https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-01-06.pdf 8628a5cb0efef7e8bbedec7cacdeb9ce PDF Text Text County’s New Year Baby from Nashville Make local elections non-partisan Saxon stall shuts down Scots See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 3 See Story on Page 8 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings _____ ______ tUihL • , ANNER Thursday, January 6. 2005 VOLUME 152. No. 1 < >8?3 PRICE 50C Jim French named vice chair NEWS Clare Tripp elected County Board chair BRIEFS by David T. Young First Friday back in action on Jan. 7 The Rev. David W. McShane will be the guest speaker at the next First Friday pro­ gram at noon Friday, Jan. 7. at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Dr. McShane will talk about restorative justice, an alternative to the two most common forms of retribution and welfare­ style criminal justice. McShane was pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Kalamazoo for nearly 30 years before his retirement in 1987. He was very active in community affairs, especially in the menial health movement, serving on many agency boards and as the founding chairperson of the experimental Borgess Hospital/Westem Michigan University Holistic Medical Center board. He also a member of and chairman of the Kalamazoo County Mental Health Board. In the year following his retirement, he served as moderator of the Kalamazoo County Council of Governments. He and his wife, Beth, moved to their new home on Marco Island, Fla., in 1988. spending summers at Wall Ljd.e. A year ago they sold their Florida property, mov­ ing to Wall Lake year-round. Dr. McShane has taught at Western Michigan University in the College of Editor “This is a new day and a new year,” declared Barry County Commissioner Sandra James Monday morning after the new board was sworn in and a new chairwoman was elected. Veteran Sixth District Commissioner Clare Tripp, who had just been elected to her fourth two-year term Nov. 2, was selected chair Monday after a first round 4-4 deadlock with James French, who then withdrew from con­ sideration French, however, was elected vice chair. Tripp, who represents Yankee Springs and Orangeville townships on the board, succeeds Jeff MacKenzie. who was defeated in his bid for re-election in the primary last August by Michael Callton. Joining Callton as a new member of the board Monday was Howard "Hoot" Gibson, who also was elected in the Aug. 3 primary, defeating incumbent Kenneth Neil. Besides these two changes, there were other small signs that things may be a little different in county politics in the near future. Though it was not mentioned verbally, a list of Tripp’s proposed committee appoint­ ments shows a reduction in the number of County Board representatives, from three to two. on the Parks and Recreation Commission. Tripp will remain and will be joined by First District Commissioner Donald Nevins. MacKenzie and Neil also had been on that commission, as vice chairman and chairman, respectively, so there is one vacancy that remains to be filled. Chicago. , His interest in the Restorative Justice/Commnnity Conferencing move­ ment began more than a decade ago when he became acquainted with some of its Australian founders. Former Hastings High School star quarter­ back David Wilson is one of four people from throughout the United Slates who has been selected as a 2004 Tim Gullikson Spirit Award winner by the Tim and Tom Gullikson Jan. 10 Legislative Coffee called off The Legislative Coffee scheduled for 8 a.m. Monday. Jan. 10. has been canceled. The next coffee will be held at 8 a.m. Monday. Fd>.14, at Delton-Kellogg High School. The Legislative Coffee scries usually takes place on the second Monday of each month from September through May. State Senator Patty Birkholz; State Representative Gary Newell and Rick Truer, representing Third District Congressman Vem Ehlers, customarily are Commerce. Red Cross offers first aid classes The American Red Cross of West Central Michigan. Barry County office, will offer first aid with adult, child, infant CPR classes from 6 to 10:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, Jan. 11 and 13. Ihe community course will be held at the MainStreet Savings Bank Community Room in the lower level at 629 W. State St. in Hastings. Those who take part will learn the skills needed to prevent, recognize and provide basic care for injuries and sudden illness­ es until advanced medical personnel arrive. This course covers first aid and adult, child and infant CPR in on approach that complements adult learning styles, featuring hands-on practice and real-life scenarios. Cost is $55. which includes materials to See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 See BOARD, page 2 Former Hastings quarterback wins national Gullikson Award Healtn and Human Services and at McCormick Theological Seminary in invited guests who discuss recent issues and take up any conce-.-ns constituents may wish to talk about. A straw’ vote will be taken at the end of the session to give legislators feedback on the issues discussed. The Legislative Coffee series is spon­ sored by the Barry County Chamber of Barry County Administrator Michael Brown said it was his understanding that the opening will be filled by appointment of an at-large representative of the public. The County Board in the last several years has absorbed some criticism for seating tiuce of its own on the commission. thereby per­ haps weighting influence- heavily toward the board, especially since Tripp. MacKenzie and Neil all served as parks and rec officers. Before announcing committee assign­ ments. Tripp cold the board. “I did make the attempt to j lease everyone." The following is a summary of the pro­ posed appointments: Finance: Adams. Tripp. Nevins and Callton; alternate, lames. County Development: French, Wing, Gibson and James; alternate, Nevins. Property: James. French. Tripp and Callton; alternate. Adams. Personnel: Nevins Adams, James and Tripp; alternate, French. Central Services: Wing, Adams, Nevins, and Gibson; alternate. Tripp Airport: Gibson and James. AAA Region III: Callton. Health Board: French, Tripp and Adams. CAA: Tripp and Wing. Central Dispatch: Nevins. Workforce: Nevins and Wing. Commission on Aging: James and Callton. Community Corrections Advisory: Tripp. Board of Public Works: Adams. French and Gibson. Economic Alliance: French. FEMA: French. Substance Abuse Corneil: Adams. Jordan Lake Board: Callton Gun Lake Board: Tripp. Judicial Council: Gibson. Local Emergency Planning: Wing and Adams. Mental Health: Gibson and Nevins. Parks and Recreation: Nevins and Tripp. Planning and Zoning: Callton. Potawatomi On the edge... This while domestic goose, spotted this week in a pond area on the comer of Cedar Creek and Dowling roads, wasn't aware of law enforcement warnings to stay off the ice. Instead, it seemed very content to prance around the extreme edge of part of the pond's icy coating, reflecting the beauty of nature. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) Foundation. An annual accolade, the Spirit Award was created in 1998 to honor a brain tumor patient, caregiver, individual or corporation who gives hope to others by dealing with the illness with the same fighting spirit and posi­ tive attitude that tennis pro and coach Tim Gullikson exhibited in his battle. It is named after Tim Gullikson. a Foundation co­ founder, who died of brain tumors in 1996. Until this year, the foundation recognized just one person every 12 months. The week Wilson was scheduled to gradu­ ate from Hastings High School, doctors found a tumor in his brain. He underwent daily radi­ ation and improved, but within three days of starting his freshman year at Ferris State University, symptoms and the tumor returned. His surgeon told him that the mass was inop­ erable. During a trip to get alternative opinions, he met a physician who used genetic testing to prescribe a regiment of chemotherapy. As a result. Wilson, who is now in remission, attends Miller (Community) College, where he is studying to become a teacher and works part-time at a grocery store. Despite side effects from medication. Wilson, who continues to inspire his doctor, community and friends, teaches disabled chil- David Wilson dren horseback riding on weekends. Also an assistant football coach at Hastings High School, he can tell others "don't ever quit." because he hasn't. He will also coach baseball in the spring. See WILSON, page 3 Joint meeting fails to resolve Irving fire issue with TTES BIRCH Chief Roger Cans calls Mark Marentette of Thornapple emergency service ‘a liar' by Patricia Johns Staff Writer A joint meeting of the Irving and Thomapple township boards Tuesday night was a bit contentious, particularly when Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris called Thomapple Township Emergency Services chief Mark Marentette “a liar” after Marentette’s claim that a proposed change in Ir.ing Township’s fire service would lead to longer response time. Irving Township late last year announced it would not renew its fire contract with TTES. which which currently covers more than 400 homes in the district, and instead do business only with Freeport and the Barn-. Irving. Rutland. Carlton and Hastings (BIRCH) townships fire service. Marentette told the audience at the joint meeting that he and Thomapple Township Trustee Pat Harrison had listened to dispatch tapes which have time signatures. Marentette claimed this research showed response to the areas of Irving from Hastings would be much increased if TIES was dropped. Caris vigorously opposed this statement and called Marentette. "a liar.” This joint meeting was held in the Courts and Law building in Hastings as a neutral site, to allow the two township boards to discuss concerns raised at the Dec. 8 Irving Township meeting. The room was crowded with members of the Freeport Fire Department and several rep­ resentatives both from BIRCH and TIES. Thomapple Township Supervisor Don Boysen presented a proposed revised con­ tract. which he said included the changes Irving Township Supervisor Kathee Pierce had requested during the December meeting. Pierce, however, in response, said she did­ n’t want to discuss his proposition further because she could not sign a contract "with someone I am not comfortable with.” She also said that she needed a “track record" with TTES. Irving Township and TTES have had both formal and informal fire service agreements since at least the 1970s. Marentette asked Pierce if there had been any concerns with service provided to resi­ dents. She said no. but her issue was not so much with operations, but with administrative concerns. Boysen asked. "How can we build trust?" Marentette discussed his concerns about longer response times, saying "What really scares me is that fire doubles in size every minute.” He also suggested that a one-year trial of the newly revised contract might help provide Pierce with her "track record." Much of the rest of the meeting was a rehash of issues brought up previously. See TTES, page 3 �Page 2 - Thursday. January 6. 2005 - The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS New Probate Judge Doherty sworn in by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer With the Circuit Courtroom packed to standing room only, new Barry County Probate Judge William Doherty officially continued from front page help retain skills and serve at reference tools in an emergency. First aid courses meet State of Michigan requirements for child care providers and work place OSHA requirements. For more information or to register, call 945-3122 or 1-800-482-2411. Blood drive set in Thomapple Twp. The American Red Cross will have a blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday. Jan. 11. at the Thomapple Township Emergency Services Building in Middleville. "We’re asking blood donors to encourage a friend or family member to give blood over the holidays and join us in saving lives." says Fred Stems. CEO of the Great Lakes Region of the American Red Cross, of the organization's new seasonal cam­ paign. Current donors are being asked to recruit new donors by passing along a personally signed business-sized card with a persua­ sive method to give blood over the holi­ days. ’The number one reason people give for not donating blood is that no one has ever asked them to." says Stems. "If you can’t give blood, you can still help by encourag­ ing someone who can." Consistent donations from new and regu­ lar blood donors are needed year-round to maintain a stable blood supply. To Icam about blood drives in outlying areas, call I -800-GIVE-LIFE. Blood donors must be at least 17, weigh a mini­ mum of 110 pounds, and be in generally good health. Barry Child Abuse Council dinner set The Barry County Child Abuse Council will have its annual meeting and dinner Thursday. Jan. 20. at the Hastings Country Club. A business meeting will be held at 5 p.m., a social hour will take place from 5:30 to 6:30, followed by dinner and a 25th anniversary program. Cost is $20 per person. For more information, call 948-3264. ‘Great Decisions’ starts Feb. 10 In preparation for the •‘Great Decisions” discussion gioup of the Institute for Learning in Retirement that will meet for eight weeks beginning Feb. 10 and follow­ ing Thursdays from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the KCC Hastings Center, the class coordinator invites prospective class members, and oth­ ers interested, to view, or record for later viewing, the series of half-hour discussions featuring government leaders, ambassadors and secretaries of state now airing on WGVU-TV. Channels 35 or *2, at 11 a.m Sunday mornings. These videos could be included in the February and March classes if members wish. They are moderated by Peter Krogh of George Washington University, and include such timely topics as unilateralism versus msltilateralism, and pre-emptive war as Unjied States policy. The discussion classes will consider the eight topics includ­ ed in the 2005 Great Decisions briefing book.and view videos on each of those top­ ics as part of the class. The current series produced last fall is an addition to the 2004 Foreign Policy Association topics, and preparatory for 2005 topics. ILR members or others int^l ested in the class should register now by phoning KCC’s ILR director. Teresa Durham, at 948-9500, extension 2838. The 2005 briefing book needs to be ordered now to be received in time for reading before classes begin. The $15, 100-page book is included in the course fee, $25 for eight weeks or more for members. $29 for non-members. For details on topics to be covered or the class, call KCC or the local class coordina­ tor. Eileen Oehler, at 948-2347. If members decide to extend the eight weeks of class, the current series of followup/preview videos now being aired, as mrJerated by Peter Krogh, could be viewed in a class setting. Walk for Warmth slated for Feb. 26 The 20th annual Walk for Warmth is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Feb. 26. in Hastings. The Community Action Agency (CAA) of South Central Michigan sponsors the annual fund-raiser to help low-income, eld­ erly. and disabled residents with home heat­ ing emergencies. Last year the 19th annual Walk for Warmth raised more than $70,000 and helped almost 815 families stay warm “What you see is what you get with Bill, and I like that. ” during the winter. This year’s walk aims to raise $80,000 — Attorney David Dimmers and help more than 900 families. Area residents are being asked to collect pledges and join the walk Feb. 26 at seven locations throughout Barry. Branch. Calhoun, and St. Joseph counties. The three-mile outdoor walk-a-thons raise awareness of the need for fuel assis­ was sworn in Monday afternoon. Jan. 3. Circuit Judge James Fisher welcomed everyone, especially Bill and Laura Doherty, their family and friends, to the ceremony, as Doherty became the newest member of the Barry County judicial system. Attorney David Makled. president of the Barry County Bar Association. David Makled presented remarks about the high regard Doherty enjoys from members of the association. He spoke of Doherty working his way up through the ranks from law clerk to his current position. Makled then introduced retired attorney Dave Dimmers, the next speaker. Dimmers, who once employed Doherty in his law office, spoke of what he liked about the new judge, including the integrity and family commitment Doherty had shown while working for him. “What you see is what you get with Bill, and I like that” he said during his speech. After the speeches. Doherty was swom in by District Judge Gary Holman and he received his black judicial robe from Laura. He also received an engraved gavel for the bench from his wife and daughters. He then was invited to the bench by Judge Fisher and he gave a brief speech thanking his friends, supporters and family. After the official swearing in. people gath­ ered at the County Scat for a reception. tance and help turn warm hearts into warm homes. Pledge sheets are now available at local CAA office or at many area business­ es The walk in Hastings will start at the Free Methodist Church. 301 E. State Road. Red Cross helps Tsunami victims Barry County residents are helping those who have been affected by the Tsunami by giving to the International Relief effort. With the help of MainStreet Bank, Hastings City Bank and WBCH Radio, the American Red Cross of West Central Michigan - Barry County Office - is responding with efforts to assist in raising funds for victims affected by the largest dis­ aster Red Cross has ever been called on to help~ Canisters for spare change or spare dol­ lars have been set up at WBCH, MainStreet Savings Bank and Hastings City Bank. Donations also will be accepted at the American Red Cross office on the second floor of the MainStreet Bank Building in by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Jillian Bella Strotheide. uaughter of Jason and Melissa Strotheide of Nashville, made her debut as Barry County’s New Year Baby for 2005 at Fennock Hospital in Hastings at 5:40 p.m. Sunday. Jan. 2. Weighing in at 7 lbs.. 7 oz. and measuring 19 1/2 inches in length. Jillian's parents said she is the pride and joy of their 5 l/2-year old son Tony. “He’s just loving this; he’s at school today sixiwing everybody pictures.” said Melissa. “We were anticipating a Christmas baby, but she had other ideas." said Jason of the newborn daughter he cradled in his arms. Melissa went into labor Sunday morning and arrived at Pennock at 1:15 p.m. and gave birth to Jillian four hours and 25 minutes Mystery Dinner tickets available Tickets for the Mystery Dinner Theatre production by the Thomapple Players at 6 p.m. Saturday. Jan. 22. are available now. Call 945-9114 for the tickets which are $45 eacn. This production will benefit Leadership Barry County. Seating is limited. Safety classes for snowmobiles Snowmobile safety classes are being planned throughout Barry County. Contact the Barry County Sheriff’s Department at 948-4805 or local schools to find a class in in 11 counties. • A personalized embroidered baby blanket from NBT Screenprinting & Embroidery. • A $25 gift certificate from Fashion Bug. Restaurant. • A $10 gift certificate from McDonald’s. • A $25 gift certificate from Pennook Gift the area. The Eaton County Sheriff Department will be conducting a Snowmobile Safety class on Monday. Jan. 10, and Wednesday. Jan. 12. The class will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. for a total of four hours of instruction in the Sheriff Department Training Room. 1025 Independence Blvd., Charlotte. There is no charge for the class and par­ ticipants must be at least 12 years of age. To enroll or for more information, please call Jerri Nesbitt at 543-3512, extension 390, or 372-8217, extension 390. since the start of this year. Libraries in the Lakeland Cooperative are raising fines on overdue books Jan. I. An overdue book will result in fines of 15 cents a day, up to a maximum of $5. If it isn’t returned within 90 days, the bor­ rower will be billed the price of the book. The $1 a day fine on overdue videos stays the same. Fines have not been raised for many years. The decision was made collec­ tively. and is effective in all 80 libraries in West Michigan serving 1.25 million people • A free manicure from Livie’s. • A $15 gift certificate from Vitale’s Pizza. • Baby’s first haircut, from Razor’s Edge. • A free monthly memory bunny portrait from White’s Photography. later. Unlike the hoopla and mayhem that often accompanies the birth of the New Year’s Baby in hospitals in large metropolitan areas, nurses at Pennock Hospita* in Hastingsweren't counting seconds to see which baby was bom first because the Strotheides were the only expectant parents in the birthing cen­ ter that day. “The nurses were so nice and we were real­ ly spoiled because we were the only people in here yesterday." said Melissa. “It was a real good experience, and to top it all off we found out we had the New Year’s baby ’’ As Barry County 's 2005 New Year’s Baby. Jillian and her family will receive the follow­ ing gifts from local businesses and merchants: • A one year subscription to the Hastings Banner from J-Ad Graphics. • A 525 gift certificate from Plumb’s Valu Rite Foods. • A $25 gift certificate and 3 boxes of birth announcement cards from Cinder hallmark. • A gift certificate from Fall Creek 3122. Those who borrow books from the Thomapple Kellogg/Community Library in Middleville, the Freeport District Library or the Hastings Public Library are reminded that overdue book fines have increased Judge Doherty spoke from the Circuit Court bench, thanking his family, friends and supporters. Nashville couple parents of county New Year Baby Hastings. Checks should be made out to the American Red Cross with "Tsunami Relief" written in the memo line. The funds will be sent to the Tsunami disaster region to help rebuild a society that has lost as much as one-third of its population, not to mention most of its infrastructure. Contributions to the American Red Cross International Response Fund enable the organization to help those affected by this crisis. The American Red Cross does not have the capacity to accept or collect, and does not actively solicit individual or col­ lections of in-kind donations in limes of dis­ aster. Monetary donations allow the American Red Cross to purchase relief items in the region, eliminating the added costs of shipment and transport from tire U.S. In addition, cash ensures the acquisi­ tion of culturally appropriate goods and helps to stimulate local economics. For more information, call 269-945­ Fines for overdue books increased New Barry County Probate Judge William Doherty was swom in by District Court Judge Gary R. Holman and received his black judicial robe from his family. Shop. • A vaporizer from Bosley Pharmacy. • A gift certificate from Barlow Florist and Barlow Christian Book Store. • A $20 gift certificate from Kmart. • A $20 gift certificate from Mexican Jason and Melissa Strotheide with their daughter, Jillian Bella, Barry County’s New Year's baby for 2005. Connexion. BOARD, continued from page 1 - Resource and Development: Wing. Solid Waste: French. Substance Abuse: Adams and James. Transportation: French and Gibson. Wrap-around Team: James and French. Brownfield- French. Farmland Preservation: Adams. Watershed Steering Committee: Gibson. The appointments, however, haven’t been finalized as yet. In fact, since the meeting Monday morning, a number of adjustments already have been made. Another example of moving toward change was shown in a proposal that enables the board to meet at night for six meetings, on the fourth Tuesday of the month in March. April. May. June. July and September. The board's customary meetings will remain at 9:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. However, the six dates left open for night meetings also are more chances for ses­ sions at area township halls, an idea that was instituted a couple of years ago. Hastings Charter Township Supervisor Jim Brown offered the Hastings Township Hall as a site for at least one night meeting this year. James said she’d like to sec a 6 p.m. start­ ing time rather than 7:30. but colleague Wayne Adams maintained that many people want to go home to eat dinner and change clothes before they go to a night meeting. The vote was 6-2 to have six night meet­ ings of the County Board of Commissioners in the year 2005. Nevins and Callton dissent­ ed. with Nevins saying he had polled many people in his district (the city of Hastings) and “about 60 percent said they didn’t care (what the meeting times were) unless they had a problem." The other reform-minded example was approval of permanency for two limited pub­ lic comment periods for each meeting. In days gone by the process had been limited to near the beginning of the meeting. . The election of the new chair was done by written secret ballot. The vice chair vote was an open roll call, with French besting Adams 5-3. In other business at the board's annual rcorganizational meeting, the commissioners: • Were introduced to new County Undersheriff Bob Baker and County Sheriff’s Secretary- Cindy Teitz by new Sheriff Dar Leaf. • Confirmed the appointments of the Remonumentation Peer Group, as requested by County Surveyor Brian Reynolds. • Heard comments from Hastings Township Supervisor Brown, who is pressing for organizational and financial changes in the Barry County Economic Development Alliance. He said he would further discuss such proposals at a meeting later this month. Brown, however, commended the board for its work in the past year to have night meet­ ings and at different township locations. • Heard a suggestion from citizen Jeff VanNortwick to put the County Board's meet­ ing agendas on its website a week before its next scheduled meeting. The board later agreed to post such information as early as 5 p.m. the Thursday before a Tuesday meeting. • Received praise from James Alden, citi­ zen and member of the Planning and Zoning Commission, who told them. “I know you've brard a lot of complaints." but the county has r.*mained in good financial shape, unlike reighboring Allegan County. “Let’s keep the ship going straight. You've done a good job.” he told the board. “A lot of the congratulations go to your county admin­ istrator (Michael Brown)." James, who had served for six years as vice chairwoman of the board, said. “I think we can accomplish a great deal if we listen to each other and respect one another.” �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 6, 2005 - Page 3 TTES, continued from page 1 Let’s make local elections non-partisan Pierce mentioned that the Irving Township Board hzs decided to work on a new contract with BIRCH, but details were not yet ready. She continued to state her position that Irving does not have any “say” with TTES. which she said Irving has with both Freeport and BIRCH. Thomapple Township Clerk Susan Vlietstra asked Pierce if she understood that there was a difference between those boards and the way in which TTES is administered. Vliestra said there is an Emergency Services Committee which provides a forum for dis­ cussion of issues, but the matters ultimately must go to the entire Thomapple Township Board for decisions. There continues to be confusion over the South Metro Coalition and the differences between “mutual’* aid and "automatic** aid and what Barry County Emergency 911 Director Charles Nystrom called "automatic mutual aid." Mutual aid is the agreement between fire departments for the provision of back-up services where one is called first and then the fire chief or other staff notifies other fire departments, if needed. Automatic aid in the South Metro Coalition will allow units to be dispatched immediately when a call comes in either for particular equipment and personnel or to fill in an empty station. One of the goals of this system is that no station would be left empty, even if there were multiple calls. This system inventories both personnel and equipment so that only the ladder truck fror Caledonia would be called into help if needed in Irving Township with TTES or the TTES pumper moved up to fight a fire in Caledonia or to fill in at the station. Plans would be made in advance on how to respond to different situations and locations with all staff being trained in the same way. AH the departments in an automatic aid agreement also would follow the same proce­ dures at a working fire. Nystrom discussed the “automatic mutual aid." which would just be an immediate noti­ fication from 911 dispatch using coded maps. He said that Rutland Township Supervisor Jim Carr had completed work on the plan more than a year ago. but area township boards had not agreed to it yet. He asked for an opportunity to discuss it with both the Irving and Thomapple township boards. Marentette also explained that mutual aid is not a substitute for contracted services. "The longer the response time is to notify TIES, the more dangerous it is for my per­ sonnel and for residents.” he said. Pierce said she will attend the EMS com­ mittee meeting in Thomapple Township tonight (Thursday) and the one scheduled for February. She was asked to bring any ques­ tions about ambulance service to that meeting so any action that needs to be taken can hap­ pen at the Monday. Jan. 10, Thomapple Township Board meeting and the Jan. 12 Irving Township Board meeting. Patricia Johns can be contacted at patricia@j-adgraphics.com. WILSON, continued from page 1-------- — Wilson was the starting quarterback on the Hastings varsity football team that was co­ champion in the O-K Gold Conference in the fall of 2001. He suffered an injury near the end of the season and was unable to take part in the post-season playoffs. He graduated in May 2002. "This year’s honorees show us that while this terrible illness strikes every a*je group, a positive attitude can make a difierence in waging the battle against the disease." TTGF Chairman and co-founder Tom Gullikson said. "They each epitomize the lessons we all learned from my brother Tim. who would be so proud of their spirit and fight." Also recognized were Sharon Lamb, a retired nurse from San Francisco, Calif : Craig Lustig, a brain tumor survivor and activist from Washington D.C.. and 13-yearold brain tumor patient, Jamie Dalcourt, from Sparta, NJ. The Tim & Tom Gullikson Foundation was founded in 1995 by former tennis profession­ als Tim and Tom Gullikson and their families after Tim was diagnosed with brain tumors. The mission of the non-profit foundation is to help brain tumor patients and their families manage the physical, emotional and social challenges presented by the illness. It funds care and support programs of organizations with similar missions, and through college and camp scholarships. Happy Holidays From All Of Us At KCC! The KCC IJiHSENFELD CENTER will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday. January 3, Winter semester classes will begin on or after January Kith. There is STILL time to enroll STILL time to pul your new year to wise use hy investing in yourself through a quality higher education. Hut. you WILL have to hurry..', time is running short. Visit us online at www.kelloge.cdli for schedules and registration particulars. We’ll see YOl in 2005! iW.VJI Ci'rtiflcate and degree programs • 2 Phis 2 Transfer Currioifulrns • High School Dual-Enrollment • Online Classes • Classes for Professional Des elopmen t • Allied Health Program Prerequisites • Open-Entry Computer Classes • Learning in Retirement (ILR) Enrichment • MACRAO Agreement (General Education) Requirements CONVENIENCE, AFFORDABILITY and EASF. IN TRANSFER— Sinn 1996. Getting you THERE from HERf!^_ I The two-party political system has been the backbone of American gov­ In many cases these days, the parties are so entrenched in their own ter­ ernment for a couple of centuries now. but it appears to be showing signs of ritories that their candidates become impossible to defeat, regardless of the outliving its practical usefulness, particularly al the local level. quality of their performances. Our republic is in peril because it seems the Republican and Democratic In Barry County you see very few candidates from the Democratic Party, parties have devolved into partisan bickering in a sports-like game in which which reduces the voters’ choices and too often stifles debate. Some may all that matters is who wins. This win-at-all-costs attitude from both parties say debate goes on within the party on many issues, so when you vole for a has come at the expense of the public good. certain party, you are aligning yourself with a set of values on the i tsucs. Therefore. I hereby propose we find a way to eliminate at every level of However, in Barry County many candidates pay their dues, but don't olay an government below the state these quaint, but tiresome roadblocks to solving active role in the party as a whole. They just use the “R" next to their names problems. Yes. I'm calling for non-partisan elections for all county, village, on the ballot to win the office, but do nothing in return for the party that pro­ township and city government units. vided them with the job. Before you dismiss me as being off my rocker, think about how well non­ partisan public officials could serve us at the local level. The best example Last November’s election showed us. because there were ven few com­ petitive races throughout the county. in Barry County is in the City of Hastings, where nine people are elected to The two parties n the meantime seem to have made u ’non-agression'' serve without any party affiliation. If we look over the political history of pact not to tread on «rach other's sphere of influence. It’s “you can rule here, Barry County over the last 20 years. I think we can say it has shewn itself and I'll rule there" kind of governing. And the voters comply by voting a to be the best example of progressive, yet prudent policies put together by a straight ticket group of people not beholden to party dogma and party loyalty, just behold­ en to the people who elect them in the four wards. It isn't a pleasant task to try to save the American people from lhemselv-s and their poor voting habits. This is what brought on the awful phenomenon I also think that during that time Hastings voters have elected some coun­ of term limits about a dozen years ago, which at first looked like a good cil members who are Democrats, people who didn't stand a chance if they idea, but deteriorated into a musical chairs system. Perhaps the same fate had to put a *D* next to their names on the ballot. would await non-partisan local elections, but we've got to try to do some­ When we continue to use the two-party system, our knee-jerk reaction is to look just at the party and not at the person we are considering for the posi­ thing for the sake of better government We've got to stop our territorial oncparty. one-idea system of governing. tion. Non-partisan elections, by contrast, would force voters to consider the I say we should seriously consider what it would require for all local elec­ person rather than the party. Furthermore, many local political junkies have tions to be non-partisan throughout the state. Out system is broken, so let's noticed over time that Democrats and Republicans often agree on local try to fix iL issues, even though they may be bitter enemies on state, national and international issues. We have seen some local public servants rise above partisanship on occa­ sion and provide us with independent thinning and quality leadership, some­ thing sorely lacking in larger political arenas. Good examples have been the late Emmet Herrington, the late Rae Hoare. Mary Lou Gray-Hart. Carolyn Coleman. Bob Bender and Robert Wenger. Though some of them were iden­ tified as Republicans, it sometimes wasn't clear to observers and voters just Vote for board chair should have been open what party they represented. 1 understand the critics when they say this plan would undermine the I really don't want to start the new year on the wrong foot, but 1 didn't political "farm system" at the local level. But 1 think it might expand the like the fact the Barry County Board of Commissioners Monday morning possibilities of the number of potential candidates, because they would have voted by secret paper ballot to select the new chair. to prove they have the ability for the job and their political persuasion wouldn't have the leverage it does today. Our local officials told us it was perfectly legal, and perhaps it was. That's not the issue, however. Moreover. I think both county parties then could try to recruit members The new board would have sent a very positive message of openness to from the ranks of these public servants and build their groups in a different the public if it would have insisted on a roll call voice vote. Board members way. I now believe the sy stem has broken down so badly that many of our so- chair. I can't see the need for secrecy in the vote for chair and then the deci­ called election contests are non-competitive, pre-determined farces. sion to be open for vice chair. In did just that, a roil call vote, a few minutes later when they selected the vice Barry County you must be a Republican first, then a candidate. In some Former Vice Chairwoman Sandy James declared this a new day and a other counties, such as Wayne. Saginaw and Muskegon, you must be a new year in county politics. But a secret ballot vote only showed me the Democrat first to be elected. same old story. I would rather see us elect the person first, regardless of their party affil­ iation. at the local level because the party doesn't really play that important of a role in how the official governs. Congratulations to new Chairwoman Clare Tripp and Vice Chairman James French. I wish them luck. They may need it. — Fred Jacobs, vice president J-Ad Graphics �Page « - Thursday. January 6. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Without war, there would be no history To the editor: 1 read the letter to the editor in the Dec. 16 edition of the Banner titled “What is war good for? Absolutely Nothing?” and I’d like Sewer Authority should hire a firm To the editor: This concerns the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority’s recent decision to seek a part-time administrator for the sewer system. At the SWBCSWA’s Dec. 20 meeting. Scott Monroe, interim manager, proposed creation of a position of pan-time administra­ tor for the authority. The board directed him to create a position description and advertise for potential candidates for this function. It appears that Mr. Monroe feels he cannot accomplish the functions he deems necessary for the managerial functions. Considering this, it certainly seems appro­ priate to review the capabilities and possible advantages ot instead contracting a firm that could handle all of the managerial require­ ments and offer ancillary support services, i.e. engineering, laboratory and overall manage­ ment. which are now being handled in “piece­ meal" fashion. With a qualified firm’s accountability to the SWBCSWA Board, whose function is public representation, thor­ ough investigation of this very viable alterna­ tive could prove very cost effective and rep­ resent the interests of the sewer users and their financial commitment. As expressed at the Dec. 20 meeting, the reputation of the authority could certainly use some ’’enhancement.” Taking the step of looking at all possible solutions would cer­ tainly indicate ;hat trust in the Authority Board is becoming more warranted. To the editor: tions for the proud parent: Was it your four-door car that your son and a couple of his friends were riding around in? Did your son get back home around 4 a.m. or later? Did your son come home with a sore hand or arm9 You don’t know what they were doing because you were home sleeping weren’t you? Well, allow me to enlighten you. New Years morning between 3 and 3:45 am., your son and his friends were driving down Barnum Road in Woodland Township destroying mailboxes. They weren't just sat­ isfied with banging in the tops. They actually smashed them off the posts. They even pushed on one neighbor’s mailbox back and forth until they uprooted the mailbox, post and concrete holding the post in the ground. Ken Craft, Prairieville Township In all they destroyed perhaps a dozen or so boxes. You see 1 know al) this because they tried to destroy ours. The only thing is. ours is made of plate steel. The tire iron, hammer. 2 x 4 or whatever club they were using bounced right off without causing any harm. Not to be denied, your stellar son and his friends weren’t happy with just leaving. They tipped over my ornate yard lamp near the end of my driveway and smashed it beyond repair all the while yeiling an obscenity as loud as they could. So now the $1,000 lamp that we had pur­ chased as a memorial to my deceased mother is destroyed. A dozen mailboxes are being replaced and your son and his friends are hav­ ing a good laugh. Again, as a parent, you must be so proud. Dave Mattice, Woodland New video store not family friendly To the editor. Movie Gallery has taken ’’family" out of family video night. Having not visited the new store on the north side of State Street, we were not pre­ pared for the changes that would take place in the previous Movie Outpost location, which our family has frequented often over the years. Il’s not" jn-family" enough that the movies are no longer separated into horror, drama, sci-fi, family, comedy, etc, which bothers us to have to take our children through isles of knives dripping with blood or seductive titles and photos just to rent a cartoon, but now even our 7-year-old can view pornographic pictures and tides that are at his eye level. These scantily clad women and men in sex­ ual poses arc discreetly covered (the facing side of box) by a thin brown paper which if you’ve walked the isles even once you will sec that already they've been tom away by "curious" ejes to see what’s hidden. Most have been taped from repeated tears. Even our youngest would be tempted to peel off the paper to see what’s behind it because he s not able to read all of the words quickly enough to know that it’s not for his age griAip. but if in his reach, it’s for him to Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. J-Ad Graphic PRINTING PLUS North erf Hastings on M-43 Robert Johnson. Hickory Corners Additionally, it would be in the best inter­ ests of the board and public perception that all members be made aware of pertinent issues that come before it prior to the public meet­ ings. Constructive discussion and some dis­ agreement between board members is expect­ ed and is necessary to reach correct decisions. But it is difficult for public attendees to trust decisions of the board when even its own members appear to have dissention and secre­ cy between themselves. I trust that positive consideration of employing a reputable firm will enter into the board’s deliberations. Where are parents when kids run amok? As a parent you must be proud. You allowed jour son to go out and celebrate New Year’s with his friends. Here are some ques­ to comment. I am a student of military history and total­ ly disagree with Justine McLean's point of view. Without military history, we would have no history. In the Revolutionary War. we won our freedom and independence. In the Civil War. we made slavery illegal. In World War II we fought Germany and Japan and won. This kept us from being part of Hitler’s “Final Solution.” I take pride in the fact our fighting men won our freedom and independence by win­ ning the Revolutionary War. I take pride in the fact the voters thought enough of our free­ dom to defeat John Kerry in the November genera) election for president. Kesy’s voting record on Second Amendment (the right to bear armsi issues can only be termed as dis­ mal. The idea that things are not worth fight^ig for is ridiculous. We fought to keep John Kerry out of the White House and we won. Victory was never so rewarding. I think the time to debate the merits of the war in Iraq was before it started. To criticize the war at this time is a case of not supporting our fighting men. I think we should criticize men like John Kern, who voted to support the war, but then not to fund our fighting men. People like this do not belong in government service. I believe we should support our fighting men and this means not supporting men like John Kerry. Knowing that over the years Movie Outpost has had those "little rooms* in the back for persons interested in adult titles was easily avoided by our family; our kids never even questioned once what those rooms were about. Now Movie Gallery is selling the extra library titles in those rooms and placing them on the main floor, eliminating the necessity for private viewing. We live in a small conservative community intentionally. If we want our children to be educated on sexuality, we have a right to teach them on our own terms, not when we’re out renting a movie together. This is the address to send comments to: Movie Gallery 900 W. Main SL. Dothan. AL 36301-9937. Please join us in writing to them in our attempt to reform their store policy and what they consider appropriate videos in the hands of our children. We also recommend contacting Barry County Chamber of Commerce and Hastings City Council. May we in the same breath commend Felpaush Video Express for continuing to uphold family values and not have the neces­ sity for a "little room in the back” in their video store. "view." The public Is invited to a beef stew-in-abrcad bowl supper al Fellowship Hall at the Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa from 5 to 8 p.m. Sa'urday. Jan. 8. The missions committee of Central UMC will be host for the meal. The beef stew dinner at Fellowship Hall will benefit the benevolence fund of the Lakewood Ministerial Association. This fund was formed with support coming from all the member churches whose clergy are active. Rev. Jerry Polk of Sebewa Church of God administers the fund, with input from others. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday. Jan. 8 al Lake Manor. John Waits will be the speaker, with his topic “Making Your Mark." The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will treet at 7:30 p.rr_ next Thursday, Jan. 13, at Laie Manor. Visitors and guests arc always welcome. This will be a "Show and Tell" pro­ gram. Bring a scrapbook, old photos, a mus­ ket, an old gadget you cannot Identify, or whatever. Refreshments will be served. A colorful calendar featuring a dozen churches of the Lakewood area was on sale in December al Central UMC. The January page features St. Edward's Catholic Church on a summer day with colorful flowers surround­ ing the flagpole and>a fruit tree in the fore­ ground. Miss Anne Reiser of Illinois has been a recent visitor at the Ed Reiser home. Karl Klynstra. who has been a bone mar­ row transplant patient, at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor was able to return home for Christmas and be with his children. Wife Julie spends each week with him in an apartment near the hospital whi*e a nanny stays with the children at their farm home on Peck Lake Road. Former resident John Warner of LaJolla, Calif., has notified friends here of the death of his older sister, Frances (Warner) Dabakey, at a hospice in St. Petersburg, Fla. She had been a resident of a retirement home at Sun City, Fla. Bom in 1919 In Elkhart. Ind., she moved to Michigan and attended school In Grand Rapids. Kellogsville, Woodland and then Lake Odessa In 1935. where she graduated in the Class of 1937 as an honor student. Her had migrated from Montgomery County. Ohio, in the 1890s to farm near Woodland. Lester and Virginia Yonkers were hosts to their children and grandchildren plus several in the next generation Friday. Dec. 31, for brunch. This included married grandchildren from Indiana. Many family members attended the premiere of the movie “Dreamer" by grandson George Johnson HI at the Ionia Theater. This was shown three times each day for six days Death came Dec. 21 to Ruth Seymour of Grand Ledge, formerly of Hastings and Lake Odessa, at age 82. She is survived by two sons and three daughters, as well as sister Eloise Lyons of Florida. She was predeceased by her sisters, Madge Brown, Marlice Bundce, Emma Davis and parents Naomi and Leo Longwell. She is also survived by broth­ er, Roy Longwell of Grand Rapids. Her hus­ band. Herbert, and daughter Betty also prede­ ceased her. Her funeral was in Grand Ledge with interment at the Hastings Township cemetery. An area daily newspaper carried a wedding photo of Laura Anne Staup and Darin Rietman of Zeeland. Her parents are Glen and Kathy Staup of Lake Odessa, William and Dorothy Gill of Rockford. The groom’s par­ ents are Bruce and Bonnie Rietman of Zeeland. Among the attendants were Amanda Staup, Matthew Staup and Rietman, Slob, Gill, Nawrot. Carter and Middleton family members. The wedding was held in Grace Commur.iy Church in Belmont Fune.al mass for Loyola Smith of Westphalia was held Monday at Sl Mary’s Church in Westphalia. i4n. Smith was 93. She was born at Beal City to an Elias couple Among her surviving children is Agatha Nurenberg of Lake Odessa. Death came Dec. 29 to David Manshum of Portland. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ionia, a member of a Model A club, an Army veteran and a Fisher Body retiree. He is survived by wife Carol, four children of Portland, siblings, including Everil (Dixie) Manshum of Hastings, Roger (Dee) Manshum of Lake Odessa. Peggy (Bob) Peacock, plus Charlotte, Mary. Evart, Richard. Roberta, Julius and Al. His service was held on Monday morning at Ionia Baptist Church with burial in Portland ceme'ery. Betty McMillen, wintering in Florida, spent Christmas in San Diego with her youngest daughter. Dolores McMillen. While in California she spent some time with schoolmate and friend Fran (Sebastian) Bera, who also lives in San Diego. Back in Michigan, her daughter. Marian, and hus­ band. Tom Weinberg, spent part of the hob day week with middle daughter Lorraine and husband here. Francis (Jeanette) Simon lost a brother, Elmer Simon of Lansing, to death on Dec. 25. Elmer had been bom In Portland and was a tradesman and member of a brick layers' union for more than 50 years. Mr. Simon also is survived by a son and grandchildren, as well as other brothers. His funeral was held Dec. 30 in Lansing. Congratulations to those brave souls who be ventured forth on Christmas Eve to place the hundreds of luminaria along the streets of Woodland. The wind was bitter cold that night. It was great that the streets were busy with spectators who came to see the sight of the rows and rows of lights along every street in the village. There was no publicity in Lake Odessa urging the continuation of this prac­ tice of luminaries on Christmas Eve. Read The BANNER every week! Copies conveniently available on newsstands throughout the Barry County area. Doug and Joanna Haddix, Hastings Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. mother died while she was yet in school. She began working in Grand Rapids, where she met Mike Dabakey and they married in 1942. She worked for a telephone company for years while her husband, after his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II. became a photographer for the Grand Rapids Herald. They had their 50th anniversary before she lost her husband at age 71. They had five daughters. The Dabakeys worked together in their photo studio, doing weddings and family events. They moved to Bradenton in the 1980s and retired there. She Is survived by her daughters. Jonell Williams. Lisa Dabakey. Mickey Wisneski, Jane and Lori and her brother. John Warner, in California. She was descended from the Warner and Landis families of Woodland. Both families Best gift for a newborn? iw tfartiag. In today's Banner we celebrate the birth of the first child bom in Barry County in 2005. What do you think are the most important gifts we could give all children bom in Barry County this year? Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 uonn uacoos rrwoanc Jecooe Prsetosnl Vice President • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Edtor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant E<»or) Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Bratt Bremer Fran Faverman Robert Falconer, Rutland Township: Ken Hamp, Hastings: Carolyn Milbourn, Sandra Ponsetto Ks»y Uoyd Marcie Westover Heather Reed Bert Winslow, Richmond: • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • At 102, 1 know from experience that the best thing we could give chil­ dren is consideration for others, including the eld­ erly. They should learn to pay attention and to help others." Scott Ommen Rose Heaton niiMfilfl ad* accepted Monday trough Fndsy. 800 a.m to 530 p.m. "World peace is some­ thing we all need, children and adults.’’ “Savings bonds would definitely be a good idea” “I think it would be nice if the banks gave new babies a savings bond to save for their future." “Food, shelter and as the dad of a new baby, definitely diapers." “World peace." Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subacdptoon Retos: 125 per year in Berry County S27 per year in acfonng counkee $29 per year sbumtieie POSTMASTER Send address cfangss to: RO Bea B Hastings. Ml 490664802 Second Claes Postage Pad at Hastings. Mi 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 6. 2005 - Page 5 (Norma D. Homan! |Eleanor Risner Martin| HASTINGS - Norma D. Homan, age 79. of Hastings, died Sunday. January 2. 2005 at Hastings Tendercare. She was bom November 3.1925 in Venice, Italy, the daughter of Victoria and Sabine (Galardi) Naidi. Norma married Robert G. Homan July 5. 1954 and he died in 1988; she was also pre­ ceded in death by her parents and a daughter. Peggy Homan. Norma moved to Hastings in the early 60s. she also lived in Saranac tor 10 years. She was a homemaker most of her life but also worked in a factory in Grand Rapids and was a cook for the Hastings Elks Lodge. She enjoyed reading, her flower garden and being outdoors. Surviving is her son, John (Donna) Homan of Lowell; daughter, Nancy (Homan) Hobert of Hastings; three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; three step-grandchil­ dren; six step-great-grandchildren; sisters. Victoria and Remata. Memorial services were held Wednesday, January 5. 2005 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home. Hastings. Eleanor Risner Martin, age 57. passed away January 4, 2005. Eleanor was bom in Munith on July 24, 1947, the daughter of Ben and Osic (Marshall) Risner. She loved to sing, play and watch Jeopardy and ocher game shows. Eleanor is survived by sons, Donnie (June) Bacon and Chris Bacon; daughters, Mendy Bacon and Melissa Cashwell; five grandchil­ dren; a brother and seven sisters; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive visitors Thursday, January 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Pentecostal Church of Christ, Orangeville, where funeral services will be conducted Friday, January 7, 2005 at 2 p.m. Interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the family will be appreciated. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. '4 Worship Together... ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. MI 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 un.; Sunday School I IO am.; Sunday Evening Service 600 pm.- Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 M-37 South at M-79. Res Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website: www.hopeum.in>; Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary. Delilah Beiuett. Office hours. Wed./Thurs 9xm ,o 1pm. Sun. Moramg: 9 3Gr: Sunday School; 10:45am Morning Worship; Sun. 6-8pm Sr. High Youth; Sun. evening service 6pm: SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4); Tues.. Thun from 9­ II :30am. 12.-00-2:30pm; Wed 6­ 8pm Pioneer Club (Gr K-5) (evening meal at 6pm); Wed. 6-8pm Jr. High Youth (Gr. 6. 7 4 8); Wed. 7pm Prayer Mtg. - (Child care provided). M* ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jeffcnon. Father Al Ruudl. Pastor. Saturday Mau 4:30 pm: Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 am; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 MHASTINGS ASS EM BLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hxttiap. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 am; classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10.00 am. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7.00 pm are: Rainbows or J J Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bibk quiz (ages 8-12): Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study ■ No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadwav, Hastings. Ml 49058 Res Bob South Phone 945­ 2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 10:30 am ; Sunday School. 9 30 SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (Irving). Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick Rector. Sunday Service Times 9:15 am Morning Prayer. 1100 am. Holy Communion. Wednesday 6:00 pm Evening Prayer service. .All services using the traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For more informa­ tion and Holy Day service times call (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory 948­ 9327. Visit our website at http..7www.churchseek.'nct'church/ andre*matt/ or e-mail us at rtrevbust wickfliyahoo.com am FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Member Church of the VMd-Wide Anglican Communion. ' 315 W. Center St (corner of S. Broadway and W Center St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014 The Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCa c IB. Rector Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Musk. Sunday Worship - 8 am. and 10 am. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 am Sunday Nursery Available at 10 am. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 am. Sunday School Hour; 11XX) ant Morning Worship Service; 6.XX) pm. evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Sen Kes for Adults. Teens and Children. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 am. . Worship 11XX) am.; Evening Service al 6X10 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 pm QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 am-11 ant; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti HatpnJc. Sunday morning worship service 9:45 am. Nuncry provided. Sunday eser.'ng “New Beginnings" starts at 5:15 with meal. 5:30 aduh small group, youth group, kids club. 6:30 praise service. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men's group 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Bible.Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays al 5:45. Coming in January, exploring spiritual gifts Bible study. Church webnte: countrychapelumc.org. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessi­ ble and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10:30 a.m. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dive Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 am Sunday School for all ages; 10.45 a.m.. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7.-00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pm, Awaaa, Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and FaHhful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 am. Fellowship Tune before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group min­ istry. leadership training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-fdlcd church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy M-66 tooth of Assyria Rd.. Nashville, Midi 49073. Sun Praoe A Worship IfrJO am. 600 pm; Wed. 6:30 p.ut Jesus Cub for boys A girts ages 4-11 Pastors David and Rose MacDonald An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call I-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1IDA BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-2938. Mfatotrr David Roper. Sen .ng the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philippian* 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class 1000 am. Worship 11XX) am. 6-00 pm Wednesday: Bible Class 7.00 p.m . Clanes for all ages. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Darnel Hofmann 623-5400 Warship Services: 8:30 and 11 am Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 am Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. )-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: ViHEM FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescriptions- 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS UBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings, Michigan 22£22_____________ _________________________ ______ PRAIRIEVILLE Bl RLE CHI RCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Delton. Ml 49046 • 269-671-4193. Pastor, Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor, Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship Service II am; Sunday Evening Service 6 pm; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 pm MOST HOLY ROS * RY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADIT1ONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E. Main Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor. Phone 795-9030 Sunday Man 3J« pis. First Friday Holy Hour? p.m. CoaftMilons: 30 minutes before Mass. Rosary Prayer 30 minutes before Mass. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Mara. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchippersDe.Mumer Sunday Worship 9:15 am • Sunday School 10:30 am ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. P.istor. A mission of Sr. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E State Rd. (Corner of State Rd. and Boltwood St across from Tom's Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling A Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269­ 945-9121. Nursery available for all services. Sundays: Worship Services 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Quizzing Practice 8:30 am. Kids for Christ. 11 am Worship Service for only 3 & 4 yr. olds. A 5 yr. - Sth grade dismissed during announce­ ments. Sunday School for all ages 10: 00 a.m. Adult electives September through November arc Celebration of Discipline. Pastor Brian leading; The Life A Teaching* of Jesus. Jim Dickinson leading; Making Ends Meet.Lois Pierson leading and a Membership Class with Pastor Dan. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Midweek: 9XX) am SCAMPS (senior citizens) Bible Study. 6:30 pm adults; Sing' n Share A Foundation Class. Youth 6th-8th grades. Faith 4 Life A 9­ 12th grades. Diving Deep. Children ?;t». okl-5th grade. Faith Weaver Fnoxl. TT-rW.,: Senior Aduh Coffee Hour. 9:30-11XX) am GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street, Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414 Michael Anton, Pastor. Thursday, Jan. 6 11: 30 am. Holy Communion/ Luncheon; 7:00 pm Adventurers. Saturday. Ju. 8 - 10:00 a.m. Catechism 5; 8:30 am-IXX) pm. Handbell Workshop; 2:00 pm The Way; 5 XX) p.m. Holy Communion. Sunday. Jan. 9 - 9:30 am. Sunday School; 8XX) A 1045 am Holy Communion; Monday. Jan. 10 7:00 p.m. Women of Faith. Tuesday. Jan. 11 - 1:00 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednes­ day. Jan. 12 10:00 a.m. Wordwatchcn. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) ^5-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9XX) am.-Noon and 1:00-3:00 p.m. Friday 9:00 am-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8.30 UVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshments, 11XX) Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15,9:30 and 11 am Chancel Choir rehears­ al is Wednesdays at 7 pm. and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463 Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10 00 am. Coffee Hour. 10; 10 am Church School; 11:20 a.m Contemporary Worship. The 9:00 service is broadcast over WBCH - AM 1220 Nursery care it provided dunng both services. January 6 - 8:30 a m Women's Bible Study January 12 - 6X» p.m. Winter Wonderland m Sharpe Hall - Dinner and a study of current Presbyterian view on social issues. FLORIDA - Dorothy J. Buxton of Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Battle Creek, passed away January 1, 2005. Dwothy was bom in Hastings on June 29, 1920, the daughter of John and Alia (Mead) Crago. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1938. On August 14. 1939, she married Gordon Buxton, and he preceded her in death on January 8. 1995. After graduation, she worked for Attorney Cortright, then as a housewife and helped on the farm. Later she worked for 25 years as office manager for the Banfield Telephone Company, retiring in 1978. Her major priorities w *re her church, her home, relatives and friends. Dorothy was a member of the Banfield United Methodist Church, the Banfield United Methodist Women. AAPP, Federation of Mobile Home Owners of Florida. She loved to deer hunt, with Gordon, she enjoyed yard and flower work, traveling, crossword puzzles, playing cards, bingo and working on church projects. Dorothy is survived by a brother. Douglas (Myrna) Crago of Sarasota. Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents and a brother, John Crago. Funeral services wUl be conducted Friday, January 7. 2005, 11 a.m., at Country Chapel United Methodist Church, Dowling. Pastor Patricia Harpole will officiate. Visitation from 10 a.m. until service time. Burial will take place in Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Country Chapel United Methodist Church will be appreciat­ ed. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funerai Home, Delton. Geraldine uGerC Barker LAKE ODESSA - Geraldine “Geri” Barker, age 83, of Lake Odessa, died December 31, 2004. She was bom in North Plains Township on April 25, 1921 to Charles and Zeta (Fitzpatrick) Wright. Geri graduated from S.S. Peter and Paul Academy in 1938. She was married to William J. Barker on April 19.1941 at SL John the Baptist Church in Hubbardston; he preceded her in death in 1990. Geri had been a member of St. Edward's Catholic Church since moving to Lake Odessa in 1951. Geri truly enjoyed being with people and always had a ready smile and a twinkle in her eye. She was full of life, a marvelous story­ teller. and had the true gift of generosity. She loved to cook and bake and there was always an abundance of food on the table. Whether it was just her growing family around the table, or if all of her children brought home friends to join them for dinner, there was always more than enough to ea! She had also worked at Lake Odessa Machine Products for 28 years before retiring in 1988. Geri is survived by her children, William C. (Claudia) Barker of Clarksville, Donald J. (Betty) Barker of Lansing. Fredrick L. (Carole) Banter, Sr. of East Lansing, Charles R. (Margaret) Barker, Sr. of Belding, Thomas B. (Dianne) Barker of Clarksville, Emilene (Kenneth) Vogle of Beal City, and- Mary J. (Michael) Richardson of Lake Odessa; 29 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and many other loving relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband. William; and sisters and broth­ er, Ellen Anderson. Meryl Wright, Marion Fletcher, and Florence Fletcher. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrat­ ed Tuesday. January 4. 2065 at the St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Lake Odessa. Burial was at the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Cemetery in Hubbardston. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to Ionia Area Hospice. Arrangements by Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. Anthony M. Carey Margaret E. Carr LAKE ODESSA - Anthony M. Carey, age 26. of Lake Odessa, passed away suddenly on Wednesday evening, December 29, 2004. Tony was a loving husband and father, and enjoyed hunting. NASCAR, and working *n construction. He is survived by his wife, Jamie (Vimpeny) Carey; children, James Anthony Carey and Alexis Faith Carey; parents, Mickey and Barbara (Swiger) Carey; sister. Helena Carey; nephew. Caddin; grandmoth­ er. Betty Carey; mother-in-law and father-in­ law, Kathleen Vimpeny and James Napier, brother-in-law, Jonathan Napier; Jamie’s grandparents, Rebecca Bowling, and Blair Williams; his best friend and employer. Chuck Fetterman; and many other loving rel­ atives and friends. Tony was preceded in death by his grand­ parents. Roger Carey, Nelson and Helerf Swiger, Eunice Williams and Ralph Bowling. The funeral service was held on Sunday. January 2,2005 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial took place at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. ENGLEWOOD. FLORIDA Margaret E. Carr, age 73 of Englewood. Florida died December 28. 2004. Margaret was born May 14, 1931 in Comsiock. She moved from Delton in 1989. She was a homemaker and part-time waitress. She was a life member of V.F. W. Auxiliary in Englewood and was an active member of the Salvation Army in Kalamazoo. She is survived by her husband of 53 years. Earl Ted; daughter, Dianna Dennis of Venice, Florida; son. Dennis Carr of North Port, Florida; brother, John Nuyen Jr. of Galesburg; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the V.F.W. Memorial Fund, 550 N. McCall Rd.. Englewood. Florida 34223. National Cremation Society Venice Chapter was in charge of crem-^un arrange­ Arrangements were made by Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. STANTON - Karen Stephens Nelson, age 68, of Dickerson Lake, Stanton, died Friday, December 31, 2004 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus, Grand Rapids. She was bom on September 14. 1936 in Obion County. Tennessee, the daughter of Clifford and Retha Bradshaw Stephens. On June 15, 1955 in Memphis, Tenn. She I Steven Lee Satterfield . | Maurice H. Purchis| NASHVILLE - Mr. Maurice H. Purchis, age 88, of Nashville, passed away Monday January 3, 2005 peacefully at Tendercare in Hastings. Mr. Purchis was bom in Nashville on August 4. 1916. He was the son of the late Frank and Stella (Hager) Purchis. Maurice was raised in the Nashville area and attended area schools, graduating from Nashville High School in 1934. He then con­ tinued his education at Western Michigan University On August 22. 1937, he married Ardis (Brumm) Purchis. The couple travelled to Sl Joseph, where they were married by a family friend who pastored a church there. During their early years together, the cou­ ple lived throughout the West Michigan area as they followed Maurice’s working career. He spent the majority of his career employed as a literature supplier at Clan Equipment in Battle Creek for 27 years. The couple returned to Nashville after he retired in 1978. Maurice was a member of the Nashville Lions Club, and Nashville United Methodist Church. After retiring, Maurice began working with stained glass. For 12 years he developed his talent, even teaching others his stained glass craft. During this time he cr?ftcd a beautiful stained glass piece which overlooks the sanc­ tuary of the Nashville United Methodist Church. He was also an avid painter. Many of his paintings have been handed down to his grandchildren as family heirlooms. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Ardis; his daughters, Sandra (Bob) Davis, Brenda (Chuck) Pecore; his sons, Rex (Ann) Purchis, Max (Martha) Purchis; his brother. Frank Jr. (Peggy) Purchis; 17 grand­ children and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister. Jane. Funeral services will be held at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 6, 2005. Interment will take place immediately fol­ lowing the funeral service at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Nashville United Methodist Church. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. • Karen Stephens Nelson Koops HASTINGS - Steven Lee Satterfield, age 40, of Hastings, son of Junior Lee and Loretta (Jones) Satterfield, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2004 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born September 18, 1964 and graduated from Hastings. Steve was a proud father of Travis Satterfield and Benjamin Huizenga. Steve will be forever loved and missed by all, including his brothers, Ron (Rhonda) Satterfield, Scott (Sue) Satterfield; his sisters. Laura Satterfield, Mary (Frank) Endsley, Susan (Jon) Skillman, and Karen (Ryan) Gillons; as well as many nieces and nephews. Steve will be most remembered for his enormous heart and his dedication to his family and friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 4, 2005 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Bruce Barker offi­ ciated. Burial was at Rutland Township Cemetery. Custodial accounts have been set up Tor Steven’s two sons. Travis Satterfield and Benjamin Huizinga. If you wish to donate to these accounts, you may do so by sending your check to: Edward Jones Investments, 1851 44th Street S.W., Suite 8, Wyoming, Michigan 49509. Arrangements were by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. I ments. [ was married to David B. Nelson. Wiii her husband. Rev. David, she served United Methodist churches at Mt. Pleasant, Can.dcn and Montgomery, Saugatuck and New Richmond, Coopersville and Nunica, Portage, Chapel Hill, Ithaca and Beebe, Failh Lansing, Hastings and Plainwell. She was i member of the United Methodist Women anJ a member of Greenville First Unitexi Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and a granddaughter, Karla Parshall in 7003. She is survived by her husband of ^9-1/2 years. Rev. David B. Nelson of Stanton; her children, David (Deb) Nelson of Ithaca, Stephens Nelson and friend Debby Morse of Ottawa Lake, Faith (Rick) Coston of Breckenridge, Sarah (Pete) Ketteihohn of Saginaw, and Sherah MacLaren of Ithaca; grandchildren, Celina (Michael) Fisher. Cerita (Brad) Roe. Rebecca Nelson. Clifford Coston, Angela MacLaren, Donald Nelson, David Coston, Jay MacLaren, Michael Coston, great-grandchildren, Marissa. Makayla. Colton and Emily; her four broth­ ers; a sister. Pastor David’s sister, and many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Greenville First United Methodist Church. Rev. Dr. Harry R. Johnson and Rev. Theron Bailey will officiate. Inurnment will be in the church columbari­ um. Visitation with the family will be from 9 to 11 a.m. at the church on Saturday. The family requests plea.: in lieu of flow­ ers to make memorial contributions to & char­ ity of your choice, the Greenville First United Methodist Church or the American Heart Association. Arrangements are by Hurst Funeral Home. Greenville. I Herman P. Vollbrecht| LAKE ODESSA - Mr. Herman P. Vollbrecht, age 82, of Lake Odessa, passed away Monday, January 3, 2005 in Saginaw. Private funeral services took place and bur­ ial followed in Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Arrangements by Snow Funeral Home in Saginaw. Gayle L Magoon CHARLOTTE - Gayle L Magoon. 83, of Charlotte, died Monday, January 3. 2005. Mr. Magoon was bom April 27, 1921, in Charlotte, the son of the late Charles Magoon and the late Bernice (Frank) Magoon. He was a member of The Salvation Army for 75 years and a Corps Sgt Major for 60 years. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp dur­ ing World War II. He retired December 31, 1986 from Christensen’s Furniture after 20 years. He is survived by his daughter, Linda (Kermit) Ramey of Vermontville; son. Major Stanley (Lynda) Magoon of Kansas City, Kansas; sister, Mrs. Emagene Pitcher, broth­ ers, Edward (Lola) Magoon. Eric (Judy) Magoon, all of Charlotte; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Magoon. in 2003. Funeral services will be 11 a m. Saturday, January 8. 2005 at Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. Major David Corliss will officiate. Internment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, January 7 at Pray Funeral Home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to The Salvation /jrmy, Lansing, Michigan Citadel Corps. Further information available at www.prayfuneral.com. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. �Page 6 - Thursday, January 6. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Hugh M. Hines Glenn R. Miller Madeline Lee “Mindi” Sandborn LAKE ODESSA - Hugh M Hines, age 83. of Lake Odessa, passed away on January I. 2005. He was bom July 19. 1921 to Marshall and Grace (Stevens) Hines. Hugh graduated from Charlotte High School. He was a decorated veteran of World War 11. serving in the South Pacific Theatre as a radio operator in the Army Air Corps. In 1948, he married Betty Scott and recent­ ly celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary. Hugh had been a resident of Lake Odessa for almost all of his adult life. He was an electrician by trade, and a retired member of the IBEW Union. His favorite pastime was gardening. Hugh was a great believer in compost and the prodigious size and quantity of produce from hi*. garden always earned him bragging rights. • He tilled a half acre garden for vegetables and helped his wife. Betty, can and freeze enough produce for themselves and to give to all their children. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother. Ralph Hines. Hugh is survived by his loving wife, Betty , children. Jackie Smith, Kathy (Donald; Disney. Carol, Jerry (Sonya), and Scott (Tracy); five grandchildren; four stepgrand­ children; and six great-grandchildren. A time of remembrance was held at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa on Wednesday. January 5. 2005. Private family burial took place at Lakeside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the VFW Post #4461 Ladies Auxiliary, or to the Barry Community Hospice. HASTINGS - Virginia L. Spicer, age 86. of Hastings, formerly of Vermontville, passed away December 29. 2004 at Thomapple Manor Nursing Home with her family by her side. She was bom in Fort Collins. Colorado on December 14. 1918. the daughter of Herman and Edith (Merrifield) Huffman. The family moved from Colorado to Grand Ledge when Virgini was seven years old. She attended Oneida Center School and Grand Ledge Public Schools and was formerly employed by the Furniture Factory in Grand Rapids. Virginia married Albert D. Spicer on February 2. 1940. Together they operated the family farm until his death in December of 1978. She had - passion for gardening, quilt­ ing and playing the piano, but her greatest passion was her family. She is survived by her four sons. Lawrence of Charlotte. Carrol of Bellevue. Jim (Cathy) of Mason and Harold of Nashville; four daughter*. Beverly (Dieter) Kortman of Grand Rapids. Mary (Larry ) Gattner of Charlotte. Delores (Alvah) Holmes of Eaton Rapids and Judy (Rick) Williams of Vermontville; 18 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; sisters-in-law. Frances Spicer of Grand Ledge and Lavcm Spicer of Lansing: sister-in-law and brother­ in-law. Bill and Joyce Verhoeven of Eagle; numerous nieces and nephews.. She was predeceased by her husband. Albert on December 18. 1978; infant daugh­ ter. Josephine in August 1943; granddaugh­ ter. Virginia Spicer in February 1969 and her parents and sister sister. Florence in February 1994.. Funeral services were held Monday. January 3. 2005 at the Peters and Murray Funeral Home. Grand Ledge, with Rev. Lyle Heaton of the Wacousta Community United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow at Delta Center Cemetery. Delta Twp.. Eaton County. For those desiring, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements were made by Peters and Murray Funeral Home. Grand Ledge. HICKORY CORNERS - Arnold J. “Bud” Endsley Jr., age 48. of Hickory Comer", passed away December 30. 2004. Bud was bom in Battle Creek on October 6. 1956. the son of Arnold J. and Dorothy (Denny) Endsley Sr. He enjoyed fishing and woodworking. Most of all he loved his granddaughter Aleigha. Bud is survived by daughters. Amanda (Ryan) Jordan of Battle Creek, and Amy Endsiey of Elkhart. Ind.; his father. Arnold J. Endsley Sr. of Hickory Comers; sisters, Nancy (Clifford) Johnson of Baltic Creek. Patricia Sonicksen of Three Rivers, and Jcrie Nutty of Knob Nosier. Mo.; a granddaughter. Aleigha: and several nieces and nephews. Bud was preceded in death by his mother and a sister. Georgia Thompson. Funeral services were conducted Monday. January 3, 2005 at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Interment was at East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association or the Kidney Foundation will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Newborn ws GIRL, Addison Joy Mays, bom at Butterworth Hospital on Nov. 10. 2004 at 7:05 p.m. to John and Bridget Mays of Woodland. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. Proud grandparents are Ron Shepard and Margi Edwards of Lake Odessa, Ken and Shirley Nelson of Lake Odessa. John and Debbie Mays of Hastings and Rodger Love of St. Johns. GIRL, MIDDLEVILLE - Glenn R. Miller.- age 86. of Middleville, passed away Wednesday. December 29, 2004 at his home. Glenn was bom May 10. 1918 in Wayland, the son of Guy and Margie (Doxey) Miller. He was raisai in the Hopkins area. Allegan County and attended rural schools in this area. He was married to Beatrice A. Cisler on June 17. 1947 at the Presbyterian Church. Hastings. , Glenn lived in the Middleville area and was a self-employed excavator. He was an outdoor enthusiast, enjoyed hunting, fishing and his gardening. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. He enjoyed socializing, was a independent proud man and he enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by his caring, loving wife of 57 years. Beatrice A. Miller, two sons. Jerald (Sally) Miller of Shelbyville. William (Judy) Miller of Middleville; one daughter. Jane Roon of Middleville; six grandchildren. Mitch (Lauric) Miller. Rodney (Tami) Miller, Heidi (Mike) Fliearman. Heather (Dan) Hoffman. Erin Roon and Megan Roon; II great grandchildren. Mitch. Allison and Cary Miller. Eric. Andrea and Rachael Miller. Logan and Paige Hoffman. Jackson. Nathan and Eli Fliearman; many brothers-in-law. sis­ ters-in-law. nieces and nephews and a host of friends, one aunt. Frances Streeter. He was preceded in death by his parents. Guy and Margie Miller; two brothers. John and Carl Miller. The family will receive relatives and friends. Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. Memorial services will be held Monday. January 3. 2005 at II a.m. at the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Rev. Roger Timmerman, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan or a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Home. Middleville. [ the Beeler Funeral Dorothy Frances Bumstead Natalee Kay Sanders, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 22. 2004 at 7:32 p.m. to Brandon and Amber Sanders ot Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 22 1/2 inches long. ERLANGER. KY - Madeline Lee “Mindi” Sandborn, of Erlanger. Ky, passed away Thursday December 23. 2004 at St Luke Hospital-West in Florence. KY, at the age of 52. Mindi was bom September 15,1952 in Fl. Clayton. Panama Canal Zone; daughter of Richard Lee and Kathleen Mae (Kleismit) Weaver Sr. She was bom with cataracts, when her Dad was serving in the Air Force. Her mother and father waited to have the eye surgery. When performed in the early 50’s it was unsuccess­ ful and she was left with very limited vision. The family moved to Battle Creek, where she was one of the first students to attend the new Ann J. Kellogg school for handicap chil­ dren. Tile program expanded, she graduated from Battle Creek High School and then attended Olivet College. She met Bruce Sandborn and they were married. Later in her life they discovered she had diabetes and a debilitating arthritis con­ dition bo>h of which she struggled with. Mindi and Bruce have been living at their home in Erlanger. KY prior to her visits to the hospi­ tal. Mindi was preceded in death by her moth­ er; brothers. Jack, and Paul, and nephew. Zebulan. Surviving are her husband. Bruce G. Sandborn: daughter. Heather A. Smith; grandson. Bryan M. Sandborn: father. Richard L. Weaver Sr.; sister, April L. Salyers; brothers. Richard L. Weaver Jr., and Charles B. Weaver, 11 nieces and Nephews, Cory. Angela. Jeremy. Brandon. Natalie. Charles. Walter. Jennifer, Meagan. Laura, and Shawn. Funeral services were held Thursday. December 30. 2004 al the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes Fisher Chapel, Sunfield, with Rev. Darrel Bosworth of the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church. Woodland officiat­ ing. For those wisk^o contributions may be made to the Amer. Diabetes Found. Or Breast Cancer Research in memory of Madeline Lee Sandborn. The family is being served by the Independent family owned funeral home in Sunfield, Rosier Funeral Home. For more information log into www.legacy.com GIRL, Mia Kay, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 14, 2004 at 4:30 p.m. to Holli and Jeff Dickman of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and was 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, Gabriel Richard Joseph, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 9, 2004 at 9:15 a.m. to Kathleen Joseph of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Hope, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 18. 2004 at 12:28 a.m. to RaecheUe Eascy and Jeremy Taggart of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 2 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, David Michael. Conner, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 19, 2004 at 6:47 p.m. to Bethann Billings and Mike Conner of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Nouh James Strimback. bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 14. 2004 at 5:41 p.m. to James and Heidi Strimback of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 14 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Ashton Ray Clark, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 15, 2004 at 9:40 a.m. to Amanda Lynn VanSiclen and Joshua Steven Clark of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Jadyn Ryanna Kirby, born at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 7, 2004 at 7:40 p.m. to Linda Miller and Timmy Kirby Jr. of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 19 3/4 inches long. GIRL, Calli Jane Cusack, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 10, 2004 at 8:21 a.m. to Chad and Jennifer Cusack of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Michael Charles, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 9, 2004 at 8:50 a.m. to Jamie and Leo Bushman of Hastings. Weighing 10 lbs. 5 ozs. and 23 inches long. GIRL, Lydia Rose, bom at Pennock Hospital SUNFIELD - Dorothy Frances Bumstead (Adams), passed away Tuesday December 28. 2004 unexpectedly at her daughter’s home at the age of 71. Dorothy was bom January 25. 1933 in Cuyahoga Falls. Ohio; daughter of Francis Charles and Sara L. (Kaster) Adams. Mrs. Bumstead was preceded in death by her father, and a son. Dan Bumstead. She is survived by her mother. Sara Wohlford. of Mogadore. Ohio; three chil­ dren. son. Tim Bumstead and fiancd Laurie Scheele and her children. Erin and Adam Scheele, and Erica Caruso, son. Dave (Linda) Bumstead. of Grand Rapids, daughter. Sara (Bill) Hildebrant. of Sunfield, three grand­ children, Angela. Joshua. Jacob, two step grandchildren. Jen Lake, and Bill Hildebrant Jr., four great grandchildren, brother. Jack (Kathleen) Adams of California; sisters. Betty Gallo, of Mogadore. Ohio, and Josie McKay, of Summit. Ohio. Funeral services were held Friday December 31. 2004 at the Rosier Funeral Home. Mapes-Fisher Chapel. Sunfield, with the Rev. Jeff Schrock of the Sunfield United Methodist Church officiating. The family is being served by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield. Rosier Funeral Home. For more information, log onto www.legacy.com 9900 Mandy Jiles. Constantine, baby's mother. Kim Rivers. Constantine, grandmother, Judy Grasmeyer. Muskegon, great grandmother; Neva Brandt, Hastings, great great grandmoth­ Ethan h. Constantine, grandson. Marriage licenses Frank Kulesz. Hastings and Susan Jean Haight. Hastings. Shain Michael Brower. Middleville and Amber Bree Sanchez. Albuquerque. New Mexico. on Dec. 11. 2004 at 10:44 a.m. to Timothy and Stacy Schiiz of Vermontville. Weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, Ayden James Capobianco, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 13. 2004 at 10:50 a.m. to Holly Capobianco. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 inches long. TWINS, Stetson Floyd and PETOSKEY - John “Gordon” Williams passed away January 1. 2005. He was bom December 29, 1913 in Petoskey, and was a resident of Sun City Center. Fla. for the last 29 years. After retiring. Gordon and his wife moved from Grand Rapids to Sun City Center. Gordon and Dorothy (LeRoy) Williams of Petoskey were married in 1936. Dorothy pre­ ceded Gordon in death in December 2002. Gordon spent his professional career in education in Michigan. While living in the Grand Rapids area, he was superintendent of the Comstock Park schools and data analyst for the Grand Rapids schools. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids. Gordon was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Sun City Center and sang in the Redeemer Lutheran Church choir. He was a prior member of the Men’s Chorus and a member of the Kiwanis Club and Bunco Club of Sun City Center for many years. Survivors include two daughters. Kay N. Forman of Hastings. Sue A. Henrickson of Berrien Center; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister residing in Grand Rapids; a brother residing in Petoskey. Memorials may be made to LifePath Hospice. 3010 West Azeele St.. Tampa, Florida 33609. Arrangements by Sun City Center Funeral Home. Sun City Center. Florida. (813) 634­ On January 4,2005 Helen Burkey turns 80. A birthday owen house will be held in her honor at the F astings Elks. 102 E Woodlawn, on Saturday. January 8. from 2 to 4 p.m. A loving wife, mother and grandmother. Helen is married to Paul, with children Irene and Terry Pepper. Bev and Ron Williams, and John and Laurie Burkey. She has six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Dawson Tommy, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 17,2004 to Tom and Manila Cole of Bellevue. Stetson was bom at 12:44 p.m. and weighed 6 lbs. 1 oz. and 19 inches long. Dawson was bom at 12:45 p.m. and weighed 5 lbs. 15 ozs. and 18 Give a memorial that can go on forever inches long. BOY, Dakota Preston Simmons, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 21, 2004 at 2:51 p.m. to Jamie and lyier Simmons of Battle Creek. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Courtnie McKenzie Mathe, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 20, 2004 at 9:20 am to Chris and Scott Mathe of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Anthony Wayde. bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 21, 2004 at 9:13 p.m. to Darren Milligan and Heather Knickerbocker of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 3/8 A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of inches long. BOY, Isaiah LeRoy Burton, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 23, 2004 at 5:25 a.m. to Allen Burton and Deanna Bettis of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. the person you designate. Ask your BOY, Corbin Myles Vroman, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 23, 2004 at 12:20 a.m. to Tiffany Ekola and Phillip Vroman of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 1/2 oz. and 2D inches long. istSE to sell, Use the BANNER CLASSIFIES rent, buy, hire, find work, etc. Call... 269-945-9554 funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 6. 2005 - Page 7 ^tnnie’s ‘Grief Recovery’ sessions to start Tuesday, Jan. 25 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... MAILBOX Lacey, Johnstown - Assyria townships, Barry County by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Continue ‘class’ Dear Annie: I was the victim of domestic violence in my eighi-year marriage that ended 10 years ago. After the divorce, I went to counseling with my daughter. "Mari," who was then age 6. I learned that blaming the other parent continuously for the separation would only destroy njy relationship with Mari, so for the past 10 years, I have done everything 1 can to encourage and sustain Mari's close relationship with her father, i never mentioned his abuse, but I know Mari remembers some of the more serious inci­ dents. Mari is now 16. Six months ago, my ex­ husband was diagnosed with a terminal case of Hepatitis C. Prior to the diagnosis. Mari had behaved in a typical "I-hatc-my-Mom" fashion for about a year, but I thought it was a passing teenage thing and we would even­ tually gel back to our old loving relationship. But she shocked me when she abruptly moved into her father's house and now refus­ es to have anything to do with me. 1 miss her desperately, but the courts tell me that a 16-year-old has custody of herself. What is going on here? — Distressed Mom in Sacramento Dear Distressed: Ygu say Mari remembers the abuse, which means she may have felt some ill will toward her father over the years. Now he is dying, and Mari wants to make it up to him by spending as much time as possi­ ble by his side. Avoiding you is easier than dealing with your disappointment and hurt. You have been a class act for the past 10 years. Tell Mari you love her and you are happy she is with her father during this time because you know how much it means to both of them. Hide your bitterness even if it means being an actress worthy of an Academy Award. In time, your relationship will be stronger because you supported her choice. Hang in there Mom. Hold the calls Dear Annie: I have a very dear friend who insists on calling me every night. 1 work in an office, and my job requires a lot of phone work. When I get home, the last thing I want to hear is my phone ringing. I can't tell her to stop without hurting her feelings or lying to her. She’s an older woman with a family, and she lives three hours away from me. Most of the time our phone conver­ sations are a lot of dead air, since there's not much to talk about when you speak to some­ one every day. I am starting to lose sleep, and every time the phone rings 1 cringe. Please help me. — Tone-Deaf Dear Tone-Deaf: If you are unwilling to tell this woman that you're busy and must hang up. simply stop answering your phone. If you have Caller ID. use it. Otherwise, invest in an answering machine and let it screen your calls. You don't have to be held hostage by this woman. Call her back when you feel like talking. Decorating dad Dear Annie: This is in response to "Wanting To Throw Up in My Rainbow Living Room." whose husband has horrible decorating taste. You said all decorating should be cooperative. Excuse me, but isn’t her husband entitled to purchase something for his house, too? Maybe he is meat loafand-bowling. and for the last 20 years he has been wanting to throw up on art-dcco-and- tofu. He works, and she stays home, so he should be able to buy what makes him happy, even if it’s a velvet print of dogs playing poker. He who supplies the dough should get a bigger piece of the pie. — Meat loaf and Bowling in Memphis Dear Memphis: We're not talking abuut a "bigger piece." He wants the whole pie to himself. Do you think a woman who cooks, cleans, does laundry and raises the children has no value unless she brings in a salary? We don't care wltat their house looks like, but it should reflect both of them. Our advice stands. have to get help with. I don’t have any other family around. Knowing this, Dave and Diana have asked me to move with them. I respect that they will be a married couple, and I don't want to be the mother-in-law who is always in the way, so I said "no." I love Diana enough to let her go. Unfortunately, the more this becomes a reality, the harder it is getting for me. I am seriously rethinking mak­ ing the move, but I want to do what will be best for them. Any words of wisdom for me? — Brenda in California Dear Brenda: We conunend you for putting your daughter’s happiness before your own. However, that doesn't mean you can't have your cake and eat it, too. Look for a place within a short distance of Dave and Diana's new home. As soon as you are settled, check out local social organiza­ tions, or support groups for the disabled, so you will have friends of your own and a life independent of your daughter. If you make a genuine effort not to be a burden. Diana and Dave will cherish havmg you nearby. Depressed, dabbling Dear Annie: I read your column every day and really enjoy it, including the recent col­ umn about a woman who stopped showing an interest in her husband both physically and emotionally. She withdrew from her friends and family and spent all her time running and exercising. Your response was that she may be depressed. I gotta tell you. when I read this. I nearly jumped off the chair. This woman may be having an affair. When I was having my affair, 1 ran at our local high school track every single day and even lost 30 pounds. I was euphoric and wanted to look good for "him." I pulled away from my husband because I wanted to be alone to daydream. I certainly did not want to spoil that romantic feeling by being with thy husband. I stopped seeing friends and family and no longer attended social functions. I didn't want to slip up about this affair, and if I didn't see anyone, I wouldn't have to lie. I could be off base and the poor woman could very well be depressed, but I must tell you, I saw myself in that letter. - New York Dear New York: You weren't the only reader who mentioned the possibility that the woman was running to another man. and it's true that the "symptoms" arc similar. Either way. we hope counseling is in the picture for this couple. By Joyce Weinbrccht Lacey is located at the township lines of Johnstown and Assyria townships. It was allegedly named tor Edward S. Lacey, a con­ gressman from the district in 1881. At one time there were two grocery stores, a blacksmith shop, a church, a school, a com­ bination social hall and hardware store and a telephone office. The first store in Lacey was opened in 1879 by Levi N. Mosher who was also the first postmaster. The post office closed in 1905. The secoiid store was located west of the Lacey Road - North Avenue comer and through the years was operated by Greybums. Hydes, Claries. Raymers and Covillcs. Frank Falk owned the first blacksmith shop on the northeast comer. During the 1930s, Terpennings operated the shop. East of the blacksmith shop was the Union Hall Hardware Store. This was operated by a com­ pany of shareholders. The upstairs hall was used for community events. The Ladies Social Aid, the Union Joy Cemetery Circle and other groups met there. The hardware store was first rented and operated by John Norris in 1901. Fred Hyland. Bill Clark. Will Jones. Claude Dunkleberger and Darwin and Ralph Swift, who operated a farm equipment and school bus repair shop in the building. Dr. H.A. Adrounie answered an ad for a doctor placed in the A.M. Journal by Charles Nickerson and in 1915 came to Lacey and opened a family practice there. He later moved to the City of Hastings. Barry Community Hospice will offer another grief recovery series, a five-week program for any adult who has experienced the death of a loved one, for five weeks, beginning Tuesday, Jan. 25. The program will be held at the Barry Community Hospice office, 450 Meadow Run, Suite 200, Hastings, for five consecu­ tive Tuesdays from Jan. 25 through Feb. 22. which also includes Feb. 1,8 and 15. Classes will be held during daytime hours, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or evening hours between 5:30 and 7 p.m. Grief recovery combines learning about the process, with the opportunity to discuss feelings in a safe and open environment. Barry Community Hospice, an affiliate of the United Way, offers the program as a com­ munity service. There is no charge. Each class session builds on the previous one. so it is important to attend the first class and the four subsequent programs in the series. Anyone who wants to register e; receive more information about this class or other bereavement service* should call the Barty Community hospice Bereavement Department at (616) 948-8452 or (800) 681­ 4985 Barry Community Hospice is a division of Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice. Stay informed on local events... Subscribe to The BANNER! CaD... 945-9554 Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. “At Pennock, Professional Care is More Than a Promise.” Families that could go anywhere, count on Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Amanda Daler of Delton. “My 18 month old, Sammy, was seen at a Kalamazoo Emergency Room for difficulty breathing. He was still not breathing well the next day, so I took him to Dr. Rosser. Thank goodness for Pennock Hospital and Time to tip? Dr. Rosser. Dear Annie: I have a question for you. Am I expected to give a tip to a tow-truck driver who comes to help me through AAA? I pay quite a bit to have an AAA membership, and when I recently needed it because I got a flat tire, the tow-truck driver hung around waiting for a tip. I did not have any cash on me and felt uncom­ fortable. I said "thank you" numerous times and then just left. If I'd had the money, should I have tipped him? — Bergen County, NJ. Dear Bergen: According to Little Sammy was admitted to Pennock and treated so wonderfully by the nurses and Dr. Rosser. They knew just what Sammy needed. They were dedicated, devoted and took the time to care. You just can’t find pro­ fessional care like that anywhere else.” Find out how Pennock Health Services can be your family’s partner for personal, professional, progres­ sive care. To learn more or to find a Pennock affili­ ated physician, call us at (269) 945-1749. It’s Our Pledge. AAA, members are never expect­ ed to tip. It is one of the benefits of membership, although if the person feels that the tow-truck driver has performed service above and beyond, tipping is cer­ tainly permitted. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, Let go a little Dear Annie: My 24-year-old daughter. "Diana." and I are very close. This summer she will be marrying "Dave." a wonderful young man. I am happy for them. Dave has accepted a job 12 hours away from here, so they arc planning to move. It is a terrific opportunity for both of them. Diana will be able to continue working toward her doctor­ ate. and Dave can advance in his career. I am a single parent, and Diana is my only child. I have a disability, and although I can make it on my own. there will be things I will longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your ques­ tions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net. or Sam, Amanda and Sammy Daler Delton, Michigan write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. 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Hastings held the Scots to just 34-percent shooting from the field, and 28-percent in the secund half. The Fighting Scots didn’t even get the chance to shoot the ball much in the late stages of the ball game. Like a football coach with a lead pound­ ing the ball into the offensive line time and The Saxon students give their boys pats on the back, as they sing the Saxon fight song at center court after Tuesday night’s win by Hastings over Caledonia in O-K Gold action. (Photo by Brett Bremer) HHS needs to make right choice, kind of like I did In the pro’s, owners who want to have good or great teams can just throw money around and buy whoever they want. It doesn't always equal championships, but it usually equals winning. Look at the 2004 Yankees they won a lot, but didn't win it all. Of course, sometimes you can buy a title. Look at the first Florida Marlins championship team. Last year’s Red Sox weren’t the highest paid team in baseball only because of the Yankees, and they won the cham­ pionship. In college, athletic directors and coaches can’t just throw money around, unless you count the ten’s of thousands of dollars it would normally cost for four years worth of shelter, food, hundreds of hours of college classes, a souped up Cadillac SUV, and not to mention text books. College coaches have to go out and recruit players to come to their school. They have to scour the world, looking for talented athletes, some big. some smart, some fast, the best a combination of all three. Recruiting is as important as X’s and O’s at the college level. Sure, the kids at Central Michigan and Western Michigan are bigger, faster, and stronger than you and me. but they’re smaller, slower, and weaker than the guys at the University of Southern California, or even than the Sooners who were blown out by the Trojans Tuesday night. If a coach can get those guys to come play for him, he’s won half the battle. A high school coach has to do the same thing, only their pool is much more defined (unless you're name ends with Christian or Catholic Central). From what I see, a high school coach needs to be nearly as good a recruiter as a col­ lege coach. I think that needs to be the number one priority as the Saxons begin to fine tune their search for a new varsity football coach. I did a big story for the Reminder this fall about the Thomapple Kellogg Trojans and the Maple Valley Lions, how they make it to the play-offs almost every year, how they have giant squads, and how kids in Middleville. Nashville, and Vermontville grow up wanting to play football. Hastings can’t be th»t much different I don't have the numbers in front of me. Hastings is definitely bigger than the Maple Valley school district. TK has probably sur­ passed Hastings, but it can’t be by a lot They’re both still Class B schools. Hastings doesn't get 50 or 60 kids coming out for varsity football each year. I don't think it’s that kids in Hastings don’t grow up wanting to play football. Don't all young boys grow up wanting to play football? Talking it over with another J-Ad employee, he brought that up. Aren’t most teenagers mad at the world. Isn’t football giving them an excuse to take out their frustrations. "Go out there and hit somebody." Sounds relaxing to me. Maple Valley kids have been walking onto the field for years chanting, "We hit. We never quit." It shouldn’t be hard to get young men who want to do that. Sure, kids want to play for a winner. The Saxons won before. They’ve been in the play-offs. You can’t tell me that kids don’t want to play football in Hastings. Aren't there hundreds of kids running around playing HYAA every fall. It seems like it io me when I see when I’m fighting my way through those half page stories every Wednesday in the autumn. What happens to those kids when they get to high school? I’m sure the Saxon coaches have been doing everything they could to get kids out for football, but something hasn’t been working. There are kids in the school system. Coaches Mike Goggins an Dennis Redman and their helpers have built the wrestling program into something special, so we know it can happen at Hastings. The task before athletic director Steve Hoke and the rest of the Saxon staff is a big one. It’s not as important as a new school superintendent, a new principal, or even a new teacher. That’s still what school is about, but football does have its place. Even if the Saxons don't suddenly start winning state championships in the next decade that's okay. TK and Maple Valley haven’t even done any of that A realistic goal of making the play-offs shouldn't be too much to ask for here. Getting a mentor who will make kids truly excited to be members of the Saxon foot­ ball program isn’t too much to ask for either. Hastings needs a coach who’s tough, and ■ fun. and brilliant, and ready to lead. Of course I wanted a Porsche, a winning lottery ticket, a house, and a pony for Christmas. Neither of those lists arc too much to ask for. arc they? Turning away from that a little bit. I already got everything I could ask for. I didn’t know if I wanted to mix life at home with life in "Out of the Hat.” but when our Maple Valley reporter Sandy Ponsetto went, "awww," I knew I had too. Who knows how it will affect what I have to say over the next few months in this space, comparing picking the right coach to picking the right bouquet, or the fans going crazy after their team wins a district championship to how my friends reacted when I asked my girlfriend Nichol to marry me on New Year’s. The sports guy getting a spurts girl must certainly translate into some kind of inter­ esting columns in the coming year, even if it ends up being a column about how she wonders how a guy who comes home from a basketball game at 10 at night, wakes up at nine in the morning to watch volleyball and wrestling, wants to come home in the afternoon and watch a football game on TV. Of course. I don’t have any answers for that one. He just does. again as the game clock winds down, the Saxons moved the ball a )und the perime­ ter of the Fighting Scot defense for most of the first four and a half minutes of the fourth quarter. The Saxons were clinging to a three-point lead. 34-31. Finally, with 3:34 to play, Saxon junior guard J J. Quick was fouled and went to the free throw line. His miss on the front end of a one-and-one fell into the hands of the Scots’ Max Larson, giving Caledonia its first possession in more than three minutes. The Scots couldn’t take advantage. Larson missed a pair of free throws on the other end. Quick made up for the miss at the line, by hitting five of his next six foul shots, and Brad Mead also hit a pair of free throws as Hastings closed out the win. Juniors Mead and Quick played a big part in getting the Saxons their first win since the opening night of the season. Quick finished the night with a team high 16 points, with eleven coming as the Saxons came from behind in the second half. Quick, Mead, and senior Brandon Johnson did a solid job of working the ball up the court against the Scots’ press, a job that was made tougher by the fact that sen­ ior Josh Maurer did not dress for the game with an injury. Caledonia didn’t get a basket in the fourth quarter until 1:22 showed on the clock. Thomas Spitzley pulled his team to within three points at 36-33. The Saxons used solid late game play to seal the victo­ ry. Quick hit a pair of tree throws. On Caledonia’s next possession, the Saxons pulled down a defensive rebound in the cor­ ner and were quickly triple teamed. Mead came rushing from the other side of the court to call a timo-out and save the posses­ sion for the Stfxoas. » A three-pointer by Caledonia’s Logan Weis made it 40-46 with just over ten sec­ onds to play, but tiire wasn’t enough time left for the Scots. Weis was the Scots’ lead­ ing scorer on the night with 11 points. He was the only Fighting Sect in double fig- Hastings junior J J. Quick fights his way past the Fighting Scots' Ross MacGregor, as Kelan Donahue comes over to help double-team the Saxon guard in the comer during the second half Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ures. Behind Quick for Hastings was Steven Bolo with ten. Johnson had five points and eight rebounds for the Saxons, who used their size advantage to outrebound >he Scots 24-28. Both teams desperately needed a win coming into the night. Hastings is now 2-3 and 1-3 in the league. Caledonia is 1-5 and 0-4 in the conference. Both teams started out slow. It was 7-4 in favor of Caledonia at the end of the first quarter. Hastings tied the game early in the sec­ ond, but Caledonia pulled back in front building its lead to as many as seven points. Saxon sophomore Bryan Skedgell put an end to that with back-to-back buckets, then Sophomore Bryan Skedgell helps the Saxons shrink a Scot lead late in the first half with this hook shot over Kim Schievink. (Photo by Brett Bremer) a three by Quick with ten second left in the half tied the game at 22. Caledo.ua would add a free throw in the final seconds to lead by one at the break. Quick beat the Scot press at mid court to open the second half, and drove dowi: for a lay-up that gave his team Uie lead. The game was eventually tied at 26. until Boin and Quick helped the Saxons to a 64) run that gave them the lead for good. After facing a winless team at home, the Saxons now must go on the road to take on an undefeated squad. South Christian will host the Saxons on Friday night. Tuesday, the Saxons will travel to Plainwell for a oct-league match-up with the Trojans. The Saxons’ Scott Coleman makes room between Caledonia's Kim Schievink. left, and Max Larson to go up for two points in the first half of his team's five-point win over the Fighting Scots on Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxons used break to heal up for O-K Gold opener & L.H. Lamb Tournament The Saxon varsity wrestling team closed out the 2004 portion of its schedule by plac­ ing third at the Coldwater Team Tournament on Dec. 18 with a 4-1 record. Saxon head coach Mike Goggins called it a "strong performance", and the team hopes to start the charge towards a fourth straight O-K Gold title by giving another strong performance tonight at Caledonia. The Fighting Scots expect to be much improved from a year ago. and Goggins and TK coach Tom Lehman listed the Scots along with themselves as the teams they expect to be in on the league title hunt this year. In their pool at Coldwater, the Saxon started out with wins over Portage Northern. 59-21. and Union City, 46-30. Coldwater topped the Saxons 46-30, and then the Saxons came back to finish pool play with a 43-27 victory over Gibraltar Carlson. Gibraltar defeated Coldwater earlier iti pool play, and the tie breaker went to Coldwater. The Saxons wrestled Stevensville-Lakeshore for third place, and knocked off the Lancers 44-27. “We are pleased with our wrestling so far. and can’t wait for a chance to wrestle with our full line-up." said Goggins. "We have not competed once this year so far with our best line-up due to sickness and injuries.” After Thursday’s conference opener, the Saxons will host the L.H. Lamb Invitational on Saturday. The Saxon ‘B’ team also competed Dec. 18. and won the championship at the Morrice Team Tournament with a perfect 5­ 0 record. The Saxons defeated Albion 66-11, Bath 54-24, Morrice 34-27. Williamston 42-21, and Carrollton 53-31. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 6. 2005 - Page 9 Vikes push win streak to four by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The 2004-05 varsity boys’ basketball sea­ son has started off much the same way the 2003-04 season did at Lakewood High School. Lakewood lost two games in December of 2003. then went on a 19 game win streak to end the season. Their last loss before the state play-offs began was to Haslett in the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 open­ er. This season’s Viking team extended its win streak, after falling in the CAAC-3 opener to Haslett, to four games by topping Lansing Eastern Tuesday night 65-44. Travis Willard poured in 16'points in the first half, and Coiey Thelen tossed in 15 in the second to lead the Vikings to victory. Thelen ended with a team high 22 points, while Willard finished with 18 and a team high 11 rebounds. “Our inside game really was working well, and we hit from the outside when we had the open ones." said Lakewood head coach Mark Farrell. “This was a nice win for these kids." Lakewood built a 17-10 first quarter lead, then extend the lead to 30-18 a the break despite Willard being the only Viking to hit a field goal in the second quarter. Much of the difference could be found at the free throw line. Lakewood hit 18 of its 29 foul shots, while Eastern was seven of 16 from the line. Thelen and Willard did it on both ends of the floor. Thelen led the team with four steals, while Willard. Kyle Rowland, and Pat Morris Map!e Valley junior Adam Lamphere sails through the center of the Shamrock defense for two points in his team's non-league win over the boys from Portland St. Patrick's on Tuesday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lions’ hot start rocks Shamrocks Maple Valley extended its winning streak to three games by holding on for an 80 59 win over Portland St. Patrick on Tuesday night at home. The Lions jumped on the Shamrocks early, racing out to a 20-7 lead early in the first quarter with an outstanding offensive per­ formance. Valley had three players finish with at least 12 points, and they did more than score. Adam Lamphere led the Lions with 17 points, but also tallied six assists and five steals. Josh Bursley added 15 points and six rebounds. The Lions’ leading rebounder was Jason Beardslec with seven, and he also added 12 points. Senior guard Dustin Mead scored eight points and was very effective finding open­ ings in the Shamrock defense. He recorded 12 assists, and finished with six boards. Despite all that early offense, the Lions had to hold on in the end as the Shamrocks erod­ ed the Lion lead down to single digits mid­ way through the fourth quarter. The Shamrocks were paced by Scott Weber, who tossed in 16 points. Maple Valley is now 3-2 on the season, and 1-1 in their final season of the Southern Michigan Athletic Association. The Lions will play their first SMAA con­ test of 2005 Friday night at Morrice. Next Tuesday, they will play another non-league contest on the road at Battle Creek Pennfield. Saxons stay even by reaching silver semi’s at Byron Center by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxon varsity volleyball team reached the semifinals of a tournament once again, but this time it was the semifinals of the silver division bracket rather than the gold. A Saxon lire-up, which was four players short, came together to help the team to a 2­ 2-1 record last Thursday at Byron Center’s 25-team invitational tournament. Missing thrre players to the holiday break, and middle hitter Jamie VanBoven to an ill­ ness. the Sr.xons had to rely on scrappy defense for wins. “It was cool," said Saxon coach Gina McMahon “It was real nice to see players going for balls that were out of reach, diving over benches or over tables.” Hastings finished third in its pool, to advance to the silver tournament bracket. There, they knocked off Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Central 25-12. 25-17. In the semifirials, they vere knocked off Berrien Springs in a very tight contest. 25-23, 29-27. “We didn’t give up.” said McMahon. “We fought to the end. but I think Berrien Springs fourth harder. We just didn’t have enough energy left.” The Saxons were 1-1-1 in the pool play round. They started the day by knocking off Parchment 25-19. 25-20. then split with Rogers 25-22, 18-25. In their final pool play match, the Saxons were topped by Tri-Unity Christian 25-12, 25-15. Hastings adjusted well to its changed line­ up and was able to run its offense well for much of the day. “I saw some good passing, which allowed us to set up our middle game. 1 like to go to the middle as often as possible,” said McMahon. Usually, VanBoven is there to put the ball away, and to stop the other team’s center attacks with her blocking ability. That was something the Saxons missed on Thursday. They also continued to struggle with their consistency a bit passing the ball, and missed a few serves at unfortunate moments. Everyone should be back for the O-K Gold Conference opener tonight at Thomapple Kellogg. “We’re working on some different offen­ sive plays to use against TK.” said McMahon. “Tonight (Wednesday), we’ll be focusing on defense to try to stop their middle game, espe­ cially with (Jessica) Flaska in the middle for them." Hastings is currently 7-7-1 on the season, and after Thursday’s tilt at TK will head to Charlotte for a tournament on Saturday. Saxons to host alumni evening on January 15 The Saxon varsity boys’ basketball team is looking forward to improving every day this season. Head coach Don Schils and assistant coach Sieve Storrs are hopeful that it can improve year after year, as well. To help inspire this year’s team, and create a greater sense of community in Saxon bas­ ketball. Hastings will host its first boys’ bas­ ketball alumni night on Saturday, Jan. 15. A short reception will be held in the new Community Education and Recreation Center prior to the evenings’ basketball contest between the Saxons and Pennfield Panthers. All former Saxon varsity boys’ basketbail players are invited to attend. For more infor­ mation. or to RSVP for the event contact Storrs at saxon_alumni@'hotmail.com or call the high school office at (269) 948-4409 and leave a message for Schils. 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January 0. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Bulldogs level TK’s Gold mark at two and two With the help of eight three-point field goals the Byron Center Bulldogs fought back into Tuesday game night's with the Thomapple Kellogg Trojans. TK raced out to an 18-8 first quarter lead, then saw it wiped away in the second quarter. Byron Center went on to even both teams* O­ K Gold Conference record at 2-2 with a 57­ 54 triumph. After the Trojans jumped out to the earlylead. Byron Center came back in the second quarter, doubling up the Trojans 22-11 for a one-point lead at the break The two reams battled back and forth the rest of the way. Byron Center clung to a 42­ 40 lead heading into the final quarter. TK was led on the night by Trevor Manning's 16 points and seven rebounds. Jon Yeazel had a game high 17 points. Byron Center was paced by Jordan Hoke, who tossed in 15 points. Nine of Hoke's 15 points came on three three-point baskets. Michael Suchowolcc and Aaron Huskisson each hit two three's for the Bulldogs. Isaac Thaler added eight points for TK before fouling out of the ball game. It was the second straight loss for the Trojans in the Gold, and things don't get much easier. TK will host Wyoming Park Friday night. Next Ttx.-xlay, tire Trojans host a non­ league co rtest with Lowell. The Trojans are now 4-2 overall, after starting the season with cour straight victo­ ries. Senior Trevor Manning led Thomapple Kellogg in its light loss to Byron Center on Tuesday night with 16 points and seven rebounds. (File photo) DK gets first win The Lions' Amy Joostbems goes high above everyone in a kill attempt during the third game of Maple Valley's sweep against Saranac on Monday night (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lion spikers gain their seventh win of season Maple Valley got just what it needed Monday nigh;. The Panthers could let out a resounding, “finally.” Tuesday night. Delton Kellogg picked up its first win of the boys’ basketball season with a 66-54 win al Plainwell, with four players scoring in dou­ ble figures. * •* A great game by Brandon Link and the tors from Saranac in three games. The Lions topped the Redskins 25-11, 25­ 19. 25-10. return of senior Tyler Blacken didn’t hurt one big. Link dominated the Trojans down low, and poured in a team high 21 joints. Nathan Farrell added 15 for Delton. Andrew Ouding 12, and Corrie Latta 11. on the season. Kortney Ewing and Amy Joostbems had eight kills apiece. Joostbems also added four blocks and five aces. The team's setter Lisa Hamilton tied Joostbems for the team lead in aces on the night with five herself, and had 17 assists. Alaina Mater stepped in as setter and record­ ed nine assists thinks to the Lion lead. Amy Abbott and Kyndra Root each had seven digs, and Allison Oleson had seven. quarter. Latta led the second half attack, and fin­ ished the night with a team high 16 points. Andrew Ouding had four points and 11 rebounds on the evening, with nine of his 11 The Lions tried to take the momentum from Monday night's victory into the first Southern Michigan Athletic Association con­ test of the season. Maple Valley Wednesday night opened league play against Olivet. This Saturday the Lions will be at the Durand Invitational, then continue the SMAA season by playing host to Webberville next Wednesday. Maple .Valley senior Kortney Ewing (5) watches from the center of the court as teammate Jessi Winegar pass the ball in the Lions’ three-game victory over Saranac Monday night at home. (Photo by Perry Hardin) boards coming in the second half. Farrell and Link each added 13 points for the Panthers in the loss. Delton turned the ball over 25 times, for the second consecutive game, in the loss. Now that the first overall win is in the col- Steensma Plumbing Ornate Mty ba, 338 N. Grove St. • Delton, MI 49046 (269)623-4058 1-877-244-5520 Iraj_ few Web Site www.chappk-reaky.com Service run daily for your convenience 795-7495 Repair, Remodel & New PHYSICAL THERAPISTS Ready for the next step in your career? 3-hedroom home New paint 5-vcawn porch $129,000(2439190) New countertops Cail Brad Goebel 2 full baths 330-1235 New kitchen cabinet* Ionia County Memorial Hospital is seeking a DIRECTOR for our outpatient Physical Therapy Clinic. SIGN ON BONUS, Competitive salary and benefits. Call George Rutherford — 616-527-4200, ext. 273 or fax resume to 616-527-6097. EOE Jenkins 148; J Wednesday P.M. Hair Care Center 46.5; Greenridge 42; Shamrock 39; Mace Pharmacy 38; Railroad Street Mill 36.5; Seebers 34; Eye and ENT 31. After falling in the season opener at home against Hastings by four points, the Panth'TS went on a string of four straight double digit and see what we can do. 0-5 is not a pretty picture.” A 1-5 record isn’t a whole lot prettier, but 4 Mohn had to be happy to see a different pic­ ture on Tuesday night. Last Thursday the same problems that cost the Panttiers in their first four losses hurt them again, a slow start and too many turnovers. The Mounties from Jackson Northwest came out and built a 20-11 first quarter lead, then stretched it to 19 points by the half. Delton came out and played a great second half, but by then it was too late. The Panthers pulled as close as nine points in the fourth Everyone got involved in the lopsided win for Maple Valley, which improved to 7-4-1 K. Men’s High Games & Series - A. Jenkins 226^12; M. Kidder 215-559; J. Shoebridge 194-532; T. Barlow 192-498; B. Rentz 225; M. Eaton 224; K. Greenfield 207; M. Snyder 191; B. Churchill 189; F. Thompson 177. Women’s High Games & Series - T. Christopher 190: S. Beebe 204-502; D. Seeber 186-498; S. Merrill 174-470; B. Smith 159-428; B. Norris 154-386; R. Murphy 169; E Ulrich 165; J. Leo 149; J. Pettengill 148; W. Barker 145. Delton Kellogg coach Mike Mohn said after his team’s 65-52 loss at home against Jackson Northwest last Thursday, “we’ve just got to get a win to get on the winning track kind of thing. Then, we’ll go back to work year started right by knocking off their visi­ Women’s High Gaines & Series - D. Snyder 224-543; G. Otis 198-534; C. Miller 191-494; T. Robbe 162-467; H. Robhe 140­ 390; M. Miller 143-378; E Hammentree 198; M. Kirchen 194; A. Churchill 161; K. Middleton 149; Shoebridge 140. In the first contest by a county team in 2005. the Lion ladies' volleyball team got the Mixed Bulls and Heifers 42; Red Dog 41; Thunder Alley 37.5; Funky Bowlers 37; 4 Horsemen 34; Team 12; Get-er-Dooc 32; Gutter Dusters 32; Sandbaggers 30; Robbers 28; 12 ozs. At A Tune 25; Nobody's '13 3. Bowlerettes NBT 38.5-29.5; Hecker Agency 38.5-29.5; Kent Oil & Propane 37.5-30.5; Dean's Dolls 32-36; Railroad Street Mill 313-363; Slagel Concrete Construction 26-42. High Games & Series - E. Ulrich 173­ 460; S. Merrill 175-467; J. Rice 183-511; S. VanDenburg 215; B. Maker 190-477; S. Huver 145-407; N. Potter 177; K. Fowler 178; C. Hurless 147-404: H. Coenen 174­ 429; L. Greer 152; S. Drake 168. Delton Kellogg senior Brandon Link led the Panthers to their first victory of the season on Tuesday night by tossing in 21 points against Plainwell. (File photo) umn for DK. the Panthers can work on getting their first Kalamazoo Valley Association vic­ tory. Delton is 0-2 in the league, and will go for win one on Friday night at GalesburgAugusta. Next Tuesday, the Panthers return home to face Vicksburg in a non-league contest. PEACE and GOOD WILL to all men, women and children on this war-tom s Planet Earth » Justine McLean ■ Hastings, Mich. LEARN TO FLY! PRIVATE PILOT GROUND SCHOOL CLASSES STARTING FEB. 10 CLASS SIZE LIMITED. PLEASE SIGN UP EARLY COST $250 + MATERIALS QUALITY AVIATION SERVICES. INC. HASTINGS AIRPORT 269-945-9046 - 269-838-7990 - ww w.Ifly9D9.com Senkw Citi»ro< MAM'S 40.5-27.5; Nash's Harem 40-28; King Pins 38.5-29.5; Wieland's 35-33; Ward's Friends 34.5-293*; Early Risen 34­ 34; BAT'S 33.5-343; Friends 33-35; Butterfingers 33-35; Kucmpel 32.5-353; 4 B's 31-37; #1 Senior 29.5-38.5; Pin Pals 29­ 35*; Sun Risen 28-40. •Games to be made up. Women's High Games A Series - S. Merrill 189; Y. Cheeseman 163-463; G. Scobey 157; G. Denny 142-375; E Dunham 165-455; J. Pettengill 159; C. Hills 174-451; Y. Markley 162; R. Murphy 186; M. Kingsley 138-359; T. Walker 159; E Ulrich 178; E Moore 161-438; M. Count 147-397; C. Stuart 181-466; L. Yoder 190-476. Men's High Games A Series - R. Nash 176; R. Robbins 201-532; K. Meaney 211; W. Brodock 177; D. Kiersey 187-471; C. Baker 245-653; K. Schantz 177-485; M. Brandl 153-417; M. Schondelmeyer 158­ 436; M. Kasinsky 191-558. Tuesday Mixed TVCCU 6-2; Woodland Sales 6-2; Consumen Concrete 5-3; Woodmansee Sawmill 5-3; Woodland Machine 33-4.5; Full House 3-5; Yankee Zephyr 2-6; Hastings City Bank 13-6.5. Men’s High Games A Series - Stan Hause 201; M. Hall 181; M. Christiansen 180; D. Risher 203-491; M. Yost 199; R. O'Keefe 210; L. Miller 224. Women’s High Games A Series - B Ramey 141-355; T. Blakely 166; S. Brimmer 204-507; V. Scobey l‘i-411. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 6. 2005 - Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MiCHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decadent** Estate Hie No. 2004-24181 DV STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL ORCUTT - FAMLY DMSK)N BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF HEARING CASE NO. 03006628DL * Estate of Lauretta L Bitoy. MVs Lauretta Lucas. Date ot birth: 6/22/1918. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Lauretta L Bitoy. Wk/s Lauretta Lucas, who lived at 2700 Nashvifte Road. Hastings. Michigan died AugustJ1,2004. ____ Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate wB bo forever barred unless presented to Mary L Meppeknk. f/k/s Miriam Meppefink, named personal representative or pro­ posed personal representative, or to both the pro­ bate court at 206 West Court Street. Hastings and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. TO: EMILY FRAILEY whose address Is unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the totowtog: IN THE MATTER OF: PHILLIP V. WOOD. DOB 10-20-2000. A petition requesting The court to take jurisdiction of the above named minors) has been Ned in this court. A hearing on the petition wB be conducted by the court on February 9. 2005 at 8:30 a.m. in BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT - FAMILY DIVI­ SION. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that EMILY FRAILEY personally appear before the court at the time and place stated abovw. This hearing may result In A TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS 12-1504 Robert J. Longstreet (PS3546) our worm uroaoway Hastings. Ml 49058 (269)945-3495 0MS71B3 Mary L Meppofink. Mite Miriam Meppeiin« 4939 S. Chartton Park Road Hastings. Michigan 49058 (209)945-9437 CMSTIM NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt cotiector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained *<H be used tor the: purpose. Default has occurred in a mortgage by Michael P. Mead and Annette T. Mead, hueband and wife, 102 w. Carleton Cenkr Road. Hastings, Michigan, tu U.S.D.A.. Rural Development. 3001 Coliidge Road, East Lansing, Michigan, dated November 8. 1964 and recorded on November 16,1904 in Uber 262. Page(s) 06 in Barry County Records. The mortgage holder has begun no proceedings to recover any part of the debt, which is now $115,129.37. The mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sale of the property, al pubfic auction to the highest bidder, on January 27,2005 1:00 p.m. local time, at the Barry County Courthouse. 220 West State Street, nasongs, Mtcmgan. i ne property wh oe sokj io pay the amount then due on the mortgage, together with interest at 11.875 per cent, foreclosure coots, attor­ ney fees, and also any taxes and insurance that the mortgage holder pays before the sale. The property is located in the State of Michigan, County of Barry and is described in the mortgage as: Commencing at the southeast comer of Section 18. Town 4 North. Range 6 West, thence west 555 feet tor the point of beginning, thence north 250 feet, thence West 174 test, thence south 250 feet, thence east to the point of beginning. Subject to a right of way to Consumers Power Company as recorded in Uber 161 at page 6; and subject to a right of way to Michigan Bell Telephone Company as recorded In Uber 299 at page 536, Barry County Records. Subject to an oil and gas tease granted to John T. Stohker as recorded in Uber 399 at page 219 as assigned to Amoco Productton Company in Uber 414. page 724, Barry County Records. The redemption period wB be six months from the date of sate, but if the property is abandoned under MCL 600.3241a. the redemption period wB bo 30 days. Dated: December 16,2004 For further inforrnattor. contact: Rural Devofopment. P.O. Box 129 Berrien Springs. Mi 49013 (209) 471-viii ext. 118. Kxk C. Ellsworth (P39700) Attorney for Mortgage Holder 2920 Blueberry PL Sapinaw, Michigan 48603 (989)790-0988 STAT E OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS DecedenTe Estate Rte No. 20OL24197-DE Estate of ANNA VER HAGE. Date of Birth: January 26.1912. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. ANNA VER HAGE. who tved at 15290 Erwan Road, Ptatowefl, Michigan died 9/9/04. CredNors of the decedent are notified mat all claims against the estate wB be forever barred unless presented to Larry Vet Hage, named per­ sonal representative or propoeed personal repre­ sentative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court ?rW<,Su?e 3°2' HlwlMn94-MI49OS8 f ,nd named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the dale of publication of this notice. 12-30-04 Joseph W. Vander Horst (P48079) 5144 Gul Road Kalamazoo. Ml 49048 269/383-6300 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS HRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte safe may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shafl be Hmtted aoiefy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph Esoutoei and Deborah Esquibel, husband and wife, tee stmpie, original mongagor(s), io Nr-D Rnongage. LLC. Mortgagee, duted October 21, 2033, and recorded on October 24, 2003 in instrument 1116292, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of Twenty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Fourteen And 40/100 Dollars ($26,814.40). including interest at 0.05% par annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be toredoeed by a safe of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM. on February 3, 2005. Said promises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, described m: commencmg at the South 1/4 comer of said Section; thence North 01 degrees 00 minutes 06 seconds West 1351.92 feet along the East bne of said Southwest 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 00 seconds West 320.00 feet atong South line of the North 1299.50 feet of said Southwest 1/4; thence North 01 degrees 00 minutes 06 seconds West 500.00 feet to the place of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds West 557.01 feet; thence North 00 degrees 55 minutes 22 seconds West 279.99 feet long the West line of the East 211 feet of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said section; thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 06 seconds East 566 62 festrfoence South 01 degress OBmMutes 08 seconds East 280.00 feet along the West Ine of the East 320.00 feet of said Southwest 1/4 to the place of beginning. Subject to and together with an easement tor ingress, egress and utility purposes over a 66 foot wide strip of land being described as; Commencing at the South 1/4 comer of Section 18, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; tnence North 01 degrees 00 min­ utes 06 seconds West 1351.92 teat along the East line of said Southwest 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 06 seconds West 320.0 toot along the South line of foe North 1299.5 feet of stid Southwest 1/4 tor the place of beginning of said easement; thence North 01 degrees 00 minutes 08 seconds West 1104.0 feet; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 06 seconds West 102.0 toot; thence North 01 degrees 00 minutes 06 seconds West 195.50 toot; along the West Bne of the East 442 feet of said Southwest 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 06 seconds West 66.0 feet along the North line of said Southwest 1/4; thence South 01 degrees 00 minutes 08 seconds East 261.50 feet: thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 06 seconds East 102.00 feet; thence South 01 degrees 00 minutes 08 seconds East 1038.0 toot; thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds East 86.0 feet to the place of ending of stid ease­ ment The redemption period shall be 12 months from the dale of such sale. Dated: December X. 2004 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For NPB Mortgage. LLC 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4044050F01 Larry Ver Hage 7112 North Sprinkle Road Kalamazoo. Ml 49004 NOTICE OF MEETING DATES FOR THE FOLLOWING GROUPS Barry County Ptanning/Zoning Commission wB meet on the totiowtog dates or at the cal of the chair. The meetings start at 730 p.m. January 10 A 24, 2005 February 14 A 26, 2006 March 14 A 26, 2006 April 11 A 25, 2005 May 9 a 23, 2005 September 12 A 26, 2006 June 13, A 27,2006 October 10 A 24, 2006 July 11 A 25, 2005 November 14 A 26, 2006 August 8 A 22, 2005 December 12 A 19, 2005 Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals wB meet on the following dates or at the call of the chair. The meetings start at 7:X p.m January 11,2005 February 8, 2005 March 1. 2006 April 12,2006 May 10, 2005 June 14, 2005 July 12, 2006 August 9,2005 September 13, 2005 October 11, 2005 November 8, 2005 December 13, 2005 The meeting room for both groups is in the Community Room of the Courts & Law Building locat­ ed al 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan. The County of Barry will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as sign­ ers tor the hearing impaired and audfo tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meetmg/hearing upon ton (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: MICHAEL BROWN COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR 220 WEST STATE STREET HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1264 08677181 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTNG TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY ^FORMA­ TION OBTAMED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Shktey F. Fix. a single woman and Ronald E. Harriman, a single man, as joint tenants. Mortgagors, to Homeowners Loan Coro. Mortgagee, dated the 24th day of October, 2000 and recorded In the office of the Register of Deeds, tor The County of Barry and State of Michigan. on the 9th day of November. 2000 to Instrument 9 1051742 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Monument Street Funding-II, LLC said assignment dated the 15th day of December, 2004 Record m Instrument 1138735 Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Thousand One Five Hundred Seventy Nine & 30/100 (S101.579.X). and no suit or proceeding r. taw or to equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan to such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of February, 2006 at 130 o'clock aun. Local Time, said mortgage wB be toredoeed by a sate at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings, (that being the building wtiere the Circuit Court far the County of Barry is held), of the premises described to said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 9.540% per annum and ail legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attor­ ney toes allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: Ail that certain piece or parcel of land situated to the Township of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as fotiows, to wit: Legal Description for 001N21525: Beginning al a point on the west kne ot Section 25. Town 3 North, Rango 8 West. Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan, distant South 00 degrees 00 minutes 27 seconds West 178.00 feet from the Northwest comer of said Section 25; thence South X degrees X minutes 27 seconds West. 220.00 feet along said West section Ine; thence South X degrees 46 minutes 04 seconds East 3X.X feet parotid with the North line of said Section 25; thence North X degrees X minutes 27 seconds East, 198.00 feet; tnence North 89 degree* 46 minute* 04 second* West. 245.X feet; thence North X degree* X ntoutos 27 seconds East 22.00 feet; thence North 59 degrees 46 min­ ute* 04 seconds West 85.X feet to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement for public high­ way purposer, over the Westerly X feet thereof tor Charlton Pant Road and any other easements or restreitions of record. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that to the event that the proper­ ty is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during X days immediately following the sate. Dated: 1/&35 Monument Street Fundtog-ll, LLC. Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. P.C. JonMhan L Engman (PS6364) Attorneys for Monument Street Fundtog-ll. LLC 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 1470 Troy, Ml 48064 248-362-2600 ASAP626X1 01/06. 01/13, 01/20, 01/27 on.?,,. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having been made to the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by JODI L STILES, a sto­ gie woman, to HOMESTEAD SAVINGS BANK, dated March 25,2004, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County d Barry, and State of Michigan, on April 1. 2004, In Liber 1124496 of Mortgagees, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Seven and 20/100 ($115,157JO) Dotiars, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover m the debt now remainfog secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sate contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW. THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sate contained in said Mortgage and in pursuance of ths statute in such case made and provided, the said Mortgage wifl be foroctooed by a sate of the premises thereto described or so much thereof as may be necessary, at pubic auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse, east door, 220 West State Street, to the City of Hastings, and County of Barry, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court to and tor said County, on February 3, 2005, at 130 o'clock Eastern Standard Time in the after­ noon of said day. and said premises win be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due o» said Mortgage, together wtth 6% Interest, legal costs, attorneys' toes and also any taxes and Insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; which said premises are described in said Mortgage as fotiows, to-wrt: Commencing at the Southeast comer of Section 19, Town 1 North, Range 7 West; thence North 00*41'49* East along the East Ine of said section 1104.14 feet to the piece of beginning; thence North 88*39-35* West 280 00 leet; thence South 00*41'49" West, pandtei with the East section ine. 220.00 feet; thence South 88^9*35* East 273.00 feet to the centerline of West Lake Road; thence 86.44 feet along the arc of a curve to the left whose radius measures 95^.95 feet and whose chord bears North 5*20*35* East 88 41 feet; thence North 00*41'49" East along the East line of said Section 1X.79 feet to the place of beginning. Assyria Township, Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241 a, to which case the redemption period shall be thirty (X) days from the date of such sate. Pursuant to the Fair Debt Cotiection Practices Act, you are hereby actrised that this notice is attempting to collect a debt and that any informa­ tion obtained will be used against you. If you dispute this indebtedness within thirty (X) days of your receipt ot this notice, you wiH be pro­ vided with verification of the amount owing. Dated: December 3, 2004 HOMESTEAD SAVINGS BANK Mortgagee TUCK, GARRISON A MOORE. P.L.LC. By: Mark W. Garrison (P24068) Attorneys for Mortgagee Business Address: 403 South Superior, P.O. Box 660 Albion. Michigan 49224 (1-13) Short Foreclosure Notice Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEoi AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - D^ault has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by: DAVID M. SILVER. A SINGLE MAN to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., ("MERS") solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns EXCHANGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION Mortgage, dated August 30, 2002 and recorded on September 4,2002. to instrument number 1086792, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due st the date hereof the sum of NINETY ONE THOUSAND NINE HUN­ DRED FIFTY EIGHT AND 18/100 DOLLARS ($91,958.18), including interest st 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage w« be toredoeed by sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 130 o'clock p.m., on January 13,2005. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Begtontog at a point X feel North of a point where the center of State Street intersects the can­ ter of Reed Street, thence West along the North Ine of Reed Street 137 feet, thence North parallel with State Street 58 feet, thence West 14 feet thence North 59.5 feet thence East 151 feet, thence South 117.5 feet to the place of begtontog. Subject to an easement for public street purposes over the east­ erly 33 feet thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shall be X days from tiw date of such sate. Dated: December 6. 2004 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. ("MERS") solely as nominee for Lander and Lender's successors and assigns EXCHANGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 231X Providence Drive. Suite 450 Southfield. Michigan 48075 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default having been made in foe terms and conditions ot a certain mortgage made by MalndaC. Baker MdWttam Baker, hus­ band and wife, Mortgagors, to Equifirst Corporation, Mortgagee, doted the 18th day of November. 2002 and recorded to foe office of foe Register of Deeds, If The County of Barry and State of Michigan, or foe 21st day of January, 2003 in Document No. 1095893 of Barry County Record*, said Mortgage having been assigned to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of thte notice, the sum of One Hundred Forty Three Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty Three & 38/100 ($143,733.38), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recove r ths debt secured oy said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the Slate of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 27th day ol January, 2005 at 130 o'clock p m. i-octe Time, said mortgage w* be toredoeed by a sate at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of foe premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be neces­ sary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 8.55000% per annum and til legal costs, charges, and expenses, toduding foe attorney toes titowad by tew, and atoo any sum or sums which may be paid by the under­ signed, necessary to protect its interest to the premises. Which said premises are described as blows: AU that csrtato piece or parcel of land situ­ ated in foe Township of OrangevBe. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and described as blows, to wit: PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 16, TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE BEGINNING 2227.17 10 WEST. DESCRIBED FEET WEST AND 506 66 FEET NORTH OF THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SECTION 16. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE NORTH 06 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST. 93.74 FEET; THENCE NORTH 38 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 54 SECONDS EAST. X.32 FEET; THENCE NORTH 59 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 40 SECONDS EAST. 112.0 FEET TO A POINT 33 0 FEET SOUTHWESTERLY OF THE TRAVELED CENTERLINE OF KELLER ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 41 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 50 SEC­ ONDS EAST. 100.0 FEET TO A POINT 33.0 FEET SOUTHEASTERLY OF SAID CENTERLINE (SAID POINT ALSO BEING NORTH 59 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 42 SECONDS EAST. 193.42 FEET FROM THE PLACE OF BEGINNING); THENCE SOUTH 45 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 50 SEC­ ONDS EAST, 48.31 FEET TO A POINT 33.0 FEET SOUTHWESTERLY OF THE CENTERLINE OF SAID ROAD. THENCE SOUTH 31 DEGREES 03 MINUTES00 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE WESTERLY LWE OF A 10.0 FOOT DRIVEWAY. 161.40 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY ON A CURVE TO THE LEFT IN SAID DRIVE. 12.X FEET (SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 61.87 FEET WITH A CHORD BEARING AND DISTANCE OF SOUTH 25 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 53 SEC­ ONDS WEST. 12X FEET); THENCE SOUTH 59 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 42 SECONDS WEST, 64 05 FEET. THENCE NORTH 25 DEGREES 22 MINUTES WEST. 130 0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING TOGETHER WITH A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASE­ MENT OVER THE ABOVE MENTIONED DRIVE­ WAY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE CENTER 1/4 POST OF SECTION 16. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE EAST ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 683 95 FEET FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THE CENTERLINE OF A 10.0 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This safe may be MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Russell H. Sotom and Renee Sofrnes. Husband and WNe. original mortgagors), to First Union National Bank of Delaware. Mortgagee, dated August 24. 2000. and recorded on August 31. 2000 to instrument 1048876, to Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at ths date hereof the sum o( Eighty-Six Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Six And 36/IX Dotiars ($66.45638), including interest at 625% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, st the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 130 PM. on January 27,2006. Said premises are situated to VWage of Woodland. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 5X chains West of Southeast comer. Section 16, Town 4 Mange 7 West; thence East 1X feet tor pfece of begtontog; thence North 12 rods to center of Woodland Center Drain; thence Souteen*. along the center of said drain; thence to the center of the highway, West to beginning. The redemptxzi period chai be 6 months from the date of vxh sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption perk'd shall ba X days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 23. 2004 For more information, please cal. FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Wachovia Bank of Delaware. National Association ffii/a Hrst Union National Bank of Delaware 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte F030673F02 FOOT DRIVEWAY; THENCE NORTH 32 DEGREES 20 MINUTES WEST. 180.87 FEET TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT WITH A RADIUS OF 35 43 FEET. A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 81 DEGREES 15 MINUTES AND A TANGENT OF X X FEET; THENCE NORTH 48 DEGREES 55 MINUTES EAST. X 78 FEET TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION Or A CURVE TO THE LEFT WTTH A RADIUS OP 32.95 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 86 DEGREES 22 MINUTES AND A TANGENT OF XX FEET. THENCE NORTH 36 DEGREES 27 MINUTES WEST 227.88 FEET TO THE POINT OF INTER­ SECTION OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT WITH A RADIUS OF 56 87 FEET. A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 67 DEGREES X MINUTES AND A TANGENT OF 380 FEET; THENCE NORTH 31 DEGREES 03 MINUTES EAST, 231 JI FEET TO THE TRAV­ ELLED CENTER LINE OF A COUNTY HIGHWAY AND THE POINT OF ENDING. TOGETHER WITH A NON EXCLUSIVE RIGHT OF WAY TO UME LAKE DESCRIBED AS: COM­ MENCING 2227 17 FEET WEST AND 506 66 FEET NORTH OF THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SEC­ TION 18. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 59 DEGREES 29 MINUTES WEST. 76.X FEET TO A 16.0 FOOT RIGHT OF WAY; THENCE SOUTH 84 DEGREES 07 MIN­ UTES WEST. 16.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 05 DEGREES 56 MINUTES WEST 28.67 FEET AS POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 05 DEGREES 56 MINUTES WEST, 62.67 FEET; THENCE NORTH 18 DEGREES 56 MIN­ UTES WEST 196.35 FEET; THENCE NORTH X DEGREES 28 MINUTES EAST. 83.83 FEET; THENCE NORTH 29 DEGREES 23 MINUTES EAST. 92 40 FEET TO A POINT 33 0 FEET SOUTHWESTERLY OF THE TRAVELLED CEN­ TERLINE OF KELLER ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 66 DEGREES 37 MINUTES EAST ON SAID SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID ROAD; 16.09 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 29 DEGREES 23 WEST. 86.60 FEET; THENCE SOUTH X DEGREES 28 MINUTES WEST. 74.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 18 DEGREES 56 MINUTES EAST. 196.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 05 DEGREES 56 MINUTES EAST. 93.18 FEET. THENCE DIAGONALLY BACK TO POINT OF BEGINNING. ALSO A 25 FOOT NON-EXCLUSIVE RIGHT OF WAY TO LIME LAKE, DESCRIBED AS: COM­ MENCING 2227.17 FEET WEST AND 506 66 FEET NORTH OF THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SEC­ TION 16, TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 16 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 59 DEGREES 29 MINUTES WEST. SOUTH 84 DEGREES 04 MINUTES WEST. 16 FEET TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID RIGHT OF WAY; THENCE NORTH 05 DEGREES 56 MINUTES WEST ON SAID WEST­ ERLY LINE TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF PROPERTY AS DESCRIBED IN LIBER 314 ON PAGE 263 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN; SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 25 DEGREES 17 MINUTES WEST ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID PROPERTY (BEING SOUTHERLY LINE OF 25 FOOT. WIDE RIGHT OF WAY) TO LIME LAKE AND POINT OF BEGINNING During the six (6) months immediately fotiowtog the sale, the property rray be redeemed, except that to the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during X days tovne- UFCUOU. Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, P C Jonathan L Engman (P56364) Attorney for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 888 W. Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48064 248-362-2600 Pub: 12^004 - 1/204)5 Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. �Page 12 - Thursday, January 6. 2005 - The Hasting* Banner NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT... ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This tale may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limited aoteiy to the return of the bld amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the condition* of a mortgage made by Dwight B r*ewm, or., ano Mrcnetio nowiu. ongtnai mort­ gagors). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 30, 2001, and recorded on May 9, 2001 In instrument 1059388, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-One .And 46/100 Dollars ($69,581.46), including interest at 9% par annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice i* hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premteaj, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at IX PM, on February 10. 2005. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 82 teat of Lots 1.2. and 3 except the East 66 feel of Lot 1, Block 16. Daniel Striker s Addtoon to che City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 11. • The redemption period shaft bo 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period eha* be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: January 6. 2005 For more information, ptease call: FC X 248.583.1302 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 B.ngham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite *010527F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foret toeura Sato THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU AREN ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shaft ba Mail­ ed aoteiy to the return of the tod amount ten­ dered at sale, piue Interoat. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jennifer J. Sever, a married woman, original mortgagors), to Ameriflrst Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated February 7. 2003, and recorded on February 10, 2003 in instrument 1007346, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation as assignee by an assignment, In Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Eight Thousand Ono Hundred Seventy-One And 88/100 Doftars ($88,171.88). inducting intereat at 6% per annum. Under the power of sate comatoed in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wffi be toredoeed by a sals of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at IDO PM, on February 3, 2005 Said premier * are situated In City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The Souto J Z2 of Lots 69 and 70 of Hestings Heights, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats, on Page 4. also, part of the aban­ doned alley, 16 1/2 feet The redemption period she* be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wtth MCLA 8003241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 30. 2004 For more information, ptease call: । FC S 248.583.1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5622 Ate #043591F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages. If any. aha* be knited aoteiy to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate, plua interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kepneth J. Kukla. a single person and Dorinda M. Hardin, a single person, original mortgagors), to Weis Fargo Homo Mortgage. Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 22. 2002, and recorded on March 28, 2002 in instru­ ment 1077320, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Five Thousand Six Hundred Forty-One And 82/100 Dollars ($185,641.82), including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided , notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at IDO PM, on Feri.uary 10. 2005 Said premises are situated to Township of Thomapple Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8. Near Lane Estate Plat #1 according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats. Page 7, Barry County Records The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated; January 6. 2005 For more information, ptease cal: FC D 248 593 1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Wefts Fargo Bank, NA successor by merger and/or name change to Weis Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bmgham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fie I037444F02 THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORNATION WE OBTAIN WAL BE USED FOH THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MttJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte eato mey bo rescinded by the foreclosing mnrtgegee In that event, your damages. If any. »hati bo Bmttod aotefy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interact. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Lorie Vantewen. married and Rodd Vantewen, married, original mortgagor#). to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated August 19. 2003, and recorded on August 26. 2003 in instrument 1111835, to Barry county records, Michigan, on which rortgoge there is claimed to be duo at the date her aof the sum a One Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Four And 41/IX Dollars ($154,734.41). including inter­ est at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM. on February 3, 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Cartion, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: the West 330 feet of the East 50 acres of the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 16. Town 4 North, Range 8 West. Cartton Township, Barry County. Michigan. EXCEPT commencing 1290 teat West of the Northeast cxner of the East 50 acres of the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4; thence South 150 test; thence West 132 feet; thence North 150 feet; thence East 132 feet to the place of beginning. Together wtth en 18 toot easement appurtenant to the above described connected parcel over the existing farm lane whose centertine is located approximately 807 feet North of the Southeast cor­ ner of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 16, Town 4 r«orm, nange o wesi, uamon lownsmp. carry County, Michigan, and running Westerly 1290 feet. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated: December X. 2004 For more information, ptease cal: FC 3 248.593.1304 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4044374F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IWFORMABON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR HiAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sale may be MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Leo Leonard, a married man and Lori Leonard, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Weis Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 10,2003, and record­ ed on September 16, 2003 in instrument 1113443, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-One And 99/100 Dollars ($124,831.99). toduding interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be toredoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, a! the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at IDO PM. on January 27. 2005. Said premtees are situated in VMage of Freeport. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8, Block 2. VMage of Freeport, according to the recorded plat thereof In Uber 1 of Plats. Pags 22. Barry County Records Tbs redemption period sha* be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wtth MCLA 600.3241a, in wmen case me reoempuon penoo snan oe ou oays from the date of such sate. Dated: December 23, 2004 For more information, ptease cal: FC D 248683.1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Wefts Fargo Bank. NA successor by merger to Weik Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rte F043723F01 ommn ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WRX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sale may bo readnded by the foreclosing mortgagee, in Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTMN WHX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate mey be MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been meds in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joi Heather Glasheen, a single woman, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 7.2003, and recorded on August 22. 2003 in instrument 1111665, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Five Thousand Six Hundred Thh'.y-Five And 86/100 Dollars ($85,63538), including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mort­ gage and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubtic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at IDO PM. on January 20,2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as. Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 Ine of Section 31. Town 1 North, Range 8 West, Johnstown Township. Barry County, Michigan, distant North 68 degrees 57 minutes 00 seconds West 880.00 feet from the East 1/4 poet of said section; thence South 00 degrees 55 minutes 00 seconds West paralsi wtth the East line of said Section, a distance of 486.5 feet; thence North 88 degrees 57 minutes 00 seconds of 220.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 55 minutes 00 seconds East 496.5 feet to said East and West 1/4 Ins; thence South 88 degrees 57 minutes 00 seconds East 220.00 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shaft be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal bo 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 16,2004 For more information, ptease caN: FC R 248.583.1305 Trott I Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 2?0 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 FRO F042334F01 ' NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WLL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YQU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS. This sate may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shaft be fimited sotely to the reium of the bid amount tendered at sate, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffery J. Hooper and Shasta A. Hooper, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic RegWatkx* Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 16. 2004, and recorded on July 23,2004 in instru­ ment 1131295, in Bany county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to LaSale Bank National Association, as Trustee tor the registered holders of Structured Asset Securities Corporation, Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2004-8 assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof toe sum of Threg Hundred Ninety-Six Thousand Eighty-Three And 33/100 Doftare ($396,083.33), including interest at 7.99% per annum Under the power of sate containod in said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made ar<1 pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage w» be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premtees, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1D0 PM, on February 10. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the South Ine of Section 12. town 3 North, Range 10 West. Yankee Springe township. Barry County, Michigan distant North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 1320.00 foot from the South 1/4 post of said Section 12; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 34061 feet along sted South Ins; thence North 00 degress 03 minutes 19 seconds East 1326.29 foot; thence South 88 degrees 50 minutes 26 seconds East 670.38 toot along the North Ins of the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 12; thence South 00 degrees 02 min­ utes 58 seconds West 666.42 foot; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 330.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 02 minutes 59 seconds West 660.00 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period shal be 12 months from the date of such sate. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEW>TMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WHX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE N ACTIVE MHJ­ TARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Defautt has been trade in the condttions of a mortgage made by Jeff A Skmick and Vickie M. Slunk*. aJca. Vicki M. Slunk*, husband and wife, to Old Kent Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation, mortgagee, dated June 20. 2000 and recorded July 13,2000 in Instrument Number 1046737, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by The Chase Manhattan Bank as Trustee for foe DU ABS Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificate*. Series 2000-7 by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage foe sum of Ftfly-Five Thousand Ntoe Hundred Four and 97/100 Dollars ($55,fO4.97) including interest at the rate of 10.00% per annum. Under the power of sate con­ tained in the mortgage and foe statutes of the Stale of Mid-igan, notice is hereby given foal foe mort­ gage wil be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premtees, or some part of them, at pubfic venue at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 160 pun. on January 27, 2006. The premtees are located in foe township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 1/2 of foe Soufowsst 1/4 of Section 19 «id foe East W2 of foe East 1/2 of foe Northwest 1/4 al in Section 19, town 2 North, Range 10 West. Orangevflte Township,* Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period ehal be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance wtth MCLA §600.324la, in which case the redemp­ tion period shaft be 30 days from foe dote of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The torectoaing mort­ gagee can rescind the sate in foe event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous res­ olution with the borrower, to that event, your dam­ ages, If any, are ftmited solely to the return of foe bid amount tendered at sate. Doted: December X, 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Ths Chase Manhattan Bank as Trustee for foe DU AB6 Trost Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2000-7. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Mi 48007­ 5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 269.0855 ASAP624455 12/X. 1/B, 1/13,1/20 wwm Notice Of Mortgage Foreciooure Salo THB RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WZ OBTMN WBX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE Pi ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sate may bo readndod by the fo—rawing mortgagee. In that overt, your damages, If any, ohaH bo Bmttod ootaly to the return of the Wd amount ten­ dered at sale, piuo interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by LeRoy B Guindon, an unmarried man, original mortgagors), to Union FedyM Bank of Indtontextito, Mortgagee, dated February 16, 2004, and recorded on February 17, 200* in instrument 1122347, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is cteknod to bo duo al foe date hereof foe sum of One Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Ninety And 95/1X Doflara ($134,560.95). including interest al 7.125% per annum. Under the power of site contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB bo foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings st IDO PM. on January 20 2005. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of foe Wwt X acres of foe South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26, town 3 North, Rango 7 West. VMage of NashvMo, Bany County. Michigan, described as: commencing 1038 feet East of the Southwest comer of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 26; thence North 480 test; thence West 474 feet; thence North 840 feet more or tees to the North fine of South 1/2 of said Southeast 1/4; thence East 549 feet; thence South 1320 feet more or tees to said Ins Ot said Section 26; thence West 75 feet more or tees to the piece of beginning. A parcel ot land in the Southeast 1/4 ot Section 26, town 3 North, Rango 7 West, VM^o of NashvMo, Barry County, Mfchigan. foe surveyed boundary of said parcel doecribod as: commencing at foe South 1/4 comer of said Section; thence South 69 degrees 34 minutes 52 seconds East along foe South fine ot said Section 1036.W toot to the point of beginning of this description; thence North X degrees 15 minutes 42 seconds East paratei wtth the North-South 1/4 fine of said Section 480.X toot; thence North 69 degrees 34 minutes 52 seconds West paratel wtth said South Ine 474.X toot; thence North X degrees 15 minutes 42 seconds East paraM wtth eaid North-South 1/4 fine 84361 toot to foe North Ine of foe Soufo 1/2 of said Southeast 1/4; thence South 89 degress 37 minutes 55 seconds East along said North fine of 540.46 toot; thence Soufo X degrees 15 minutes 51 seconds West 1323.99 toot to said Soufo Ine; thence North 89 degrees 34 minutes 52 seconds West Mong said Soufo fine 88.40 toot to foe point til beginning. Dated. January 6, 2005 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Sarah S. Rodriguez, a tingle person, original mortgagors), to Norwest Mortgage. Inc. a California Corp., Mortgagee, dated Apr* 17, 2000, and recorded on April 18, 2000 in instrument 1043300, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Bghty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Two And 48/IX Doftars ($81302.48), including interest at 76% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged promisee, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1 DO PM. on January 27, 2005. Said premises are situated to City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 1/2 of Lots 126 and 127, City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof in Libe r A of Plats, on Page 1. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wtth MCLA 800.3241a, In which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 23, 2004 For more information, ptease call: FC D 248 583.1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Wefts Fargo Bank. NA MUa Welts Fargo Homo Mortgage Inc., f/k/a Norwest Mortgage. Inc. a Ca*tomta Corp 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #042899F01 omimm For more tofumkation, pfoase call: FC J 248683.1311 . Trott A Trott, P.C. ' Attorneys For LaSalle Bank National Aaeodotion, as Trustee tor the registered holders of Storctured Asset Securities Corporation, Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificate* Sones 2004-6 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fwme. Michigan 48025-5822 Re S042788F01 The redemption period shal bo 12 months from the date of such sate. Doted: December 16,2004 For more information, ptease cal: FC W 248.583.1312 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For Union Federal Bank of Indtenapoiis fka Union Federal Savings Bank of Indtenapoks 3O4X Telegraph Rd Ste 2X ‘ BinghMn Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File S041749F01 cmmt SPECIAL MEETING Orangeville Township Board at Orangeville Township Hall, January 13, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. Purpose of meeting to review Fire Department Resolution & Budget Workshop. Public Welcome. Patricia Blauvelt, Clerk NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate mey be rescind­ ed by the torectoeing mortgagee. In foal event, your damages. K any. shaft be Nmited acteiy to foe return of foe bid amount tendered al sate, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in foe conditions of a mortgage made by Angela Moran and Linda Kaatl. original mortgagor^), to The OT GroupConsumor Finance. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated September 6. 2X0. and record­ ed on Apr* 9.2X1 in Inearomonl 1057876. in Bwry county records. Michigan, and assignsd by ated Mortgagee to HSBC Bank USA. as Trustee in trust tor Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trost inc.. Asset Backed Paas Through Certificates Series 2003-HE3 as assignee by an assignment, on which mort­ gage there is chimed to be due at foe dote hereof foe sum of Seventy Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Eight And 29/1X DoBars ($70,886 29), inducing Interest at 11.48% per annum. Under foe power of sate containod in said mort­ gage and foe statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notioe is hereby given thet said mortgage wB bo toredoeed by a sate of foe mortgaged prerrtoes. or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1X P” un February 10.2006 Said premises are *ttue*5u in Charter TowneNp of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are deecribod as: A ^rosi of tend located in foe Northeast oomr. of foe South 1/2 of foe Southeast 1/4 ot Section 35. Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Hi>odngs Township, Barry County, •wcragan r^senoea as roaows. uegmntng at foe North*** comar ol fw above OeecrDed land; lhence Weal 220 laat; Bunoe Soudi IM «MC thence Eaa 220 laacihanoe North IM teat lo Bw peace or oegtnntng The redemption period shaft ^o 8 menfoe from foe date of such sate, unless determtoed aban­ doned in accordance wtth MCLA 5X3241 a. In which case foe redemption period shal ho X days from the date ot such sate. Doted: January 6,2005 For more information, please cal: FC D 248.583.1309 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For HSBC Bank USA. as Trooteo in trust for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust Inc.. Asset Backed Pas* Through CortiLcetes Series 2003-HE-3 304X Tstegraph Rd Ste 2X Binghem Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Hte#044120F01 Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North, of Hastings on M-43 SOCIAL WORKER Part-time (3 da ysMeek) Licensed Social Worker needed to work ir a variety of prevention programs. Candidate must have a bachelor's degree in Social Work, possess a RSW license and have 1 year of experience working wtth families. Send cover tetter and resume to Ionia County Health Department, 175 E. Adams St, Ionia. Ml 48846. EOE 0SS371SS �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 6. 2005 - Page 13 Nashville, Vermontville burglaries connected? Mobile home fire victims recovering Banner CLASSIl CALL... 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That’s what matters Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Eaton County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a break-in at Weatherwax Nursery and Farm Market Dec. 26 and another at Maplewood Elementary School Jan. 4. Both incidents arc similar to one reported Dec. 12 at Fuller Street Elementary School in Nashville. Deputy Jason Shipman. who investigated both of the break-ins in Vermontville, said his department would be in contact with the Nashville Police Department and the Michigan State Police post in Hastings to determine if there is a connection. In all three incidents, the suspects gained access through a window at the rear of the building, took cash anu checks while leaving behind ocher items of value. Accoiding to Maplewood Elementary School Principal Fred Davenport, the break-in at Maplewood was discovered by maintenance staff early Tuesday. Jan. 4. He said it appeared that the suspects gained entry to the school by prying open one of the windows in teacher Bob Smith's classroom. The suspects then broke an interior window to the school office where they rummaged through the secretaries' file cabinets. “They went through the secretaries’ things until they found the key to the closet where we keep the safe, which they took." said Davenport. “We called the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department and we checked the entire building. It seems that the only areas that were disturbed were Mr. Smith’s room and the office area." Davenport estimated that there was at least $1,000 in cash and checks inside the safe which was stolen. “There were a bunch of checks for the Greenfield Village trip and lunch money in there," he said. A week earlier. Larry Weatherwax, the owner of Weatherwax Farm Market and Nursery in Vermontville, discovered a similar break-in al his establishment at 7:05 a.m. Sunday. Dec. 26. According to Eaton County Undersheriff Fred McPhail the back door of the business was pried open and the glass removed to gain access to the building. Fourteen cartons of Marlboro cigarettes and $1,000 in cts>) was stolen from the farm market McPhail said it appears that there also was an unsuccessful attempt to break into the ATM machine located inside the store. The investigating officer found one set of footprints leading to and from the back door from the road, but no other evidence was obtained from the scene, according to McPhail. On Dec. 12 a break-in was discovered at Fuller Street Elementary School and reported to the Nashville Police Department. In that incident. Nashville Police Chief Garry Barnes reported that h appeared that the sus­ pects entered the scboaTthrough a window on the southwest comer of the building, before ran­ sacking the desks and cupboards in several classrooms, breaking into the office and taking the safe. Jason Miller, the principal of Fuller Street Elementary reported the suspects took more than $2,000 in cash, in addition to checks and electronics such as digital cameras, laptop com­ puters and the speakers to the sound system in the school library. Kim Kramer, superintendent of Maple Valley Schools, said that while the schools have insur­ ance that covers break-ins, there is a $1,000 deductible, so a large portion of the damages will have to be paid from the school's general fund. Kramer said the school board has been look­ ing into increasing security at the elementary schools. “The board’s goal has been to increase secu­ rity. but they were looking primarily at increas­ ing safety and security for the kids. They are looking at installing cameras like they have at the high school to increase safety security in the building and parking lot. Maybe if they do something like that we will be able to kill two birds with one stone." he said. “They are also talking about installing alarm systems; nothing has been decided yet. they are looking at ■ vari­ ety of options." he said. Kramer said that he has been talking to the districts legal council to try to determine what they should advise the parents, who had checks stolen from the schools, should do to protect themselves. "We don’t as a rule keep large amounts of money in the schools; but both break-ins occurred after fund-raising events so there were a vast amount of checks written by individuals to fund-raising organizations or tour compa­ nies." said Kramer. “Parents need to know what to do. Should they put a stop on the check? If they do that they have to pay a fee. What are they supposed to do. their names, addresses and social security numbers are on some of those checks We’re hoping to get some advise on those issues." Kramer said it appears to him that the same people broke in to both schools. The MO (method of operation) was the same at both buildings. It appears that someone may have gotten the keys but broke windows to give the appearance that someone had to break in." he said. “In both cases they targeted cash, they passed by a lot computers, cameras and other valuable things and there was no vandal­ ism. They were specifically looking for cash. Kramer said the board is contemplating offering a reward, but no decision has been made yet. “Offering a reward has often been successful in some areas, particularly at the secondary level; but we’re not sure that kids are involved in this. They (law enforcement officers) have taken fingerprints and are continuing their investigation." Barnes said that a witness reported seeing a dark blue or black Jeep Cherokee or Grand Cherokee r>ear the school during non-besiness hours. Anyone with information about the break-ins should cali Capt. Greg Crawford at the Eaton County Sheriffs Department at (517) 543-3512 extension 380. or the Nashville Police Department at (517) 852-9866. WOODLAND TOWNSHIP — The three victims from last September’s mobile home fire on Barber Road arc on their way to a full recovery. Tasha Howard and her daughter. Rachel Majewski, have been released from the hospital and are in therapy. Infant Bradley Hammond, who had bums over 90 percent of his body is still hospitalized. Lakewood freshman Terry Miller, whose successful rescue attempts made national news, ran three times into the burning mobile home and canied the two children outside to safety. According to Howard's friends. Rachel has started school. Stereo amp stolen from pick-up truck HASTINGS — The Hastings Police Department is investigating the theft of a stereo amplifier from a vehicle in the 1000 block of East State Street Dec. 30 sometime during the evening hours. The owner of the 1995 Chevrolet pick-up truck found the wihdow had been smashed out on the passenger side, and the power amp was then ripped from the dashboard. No other property was reported taken. If anyone has any information, please call Hastings City Police Department at (269) 945­ 5744 or Barry County Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031. Rollover traps motorist inside car CARLTON TOWNSHIP — A rollover accident caused the driver of the car to be trapped inside Monday, Jan. 3. The incident was reported to 911 Central Dispatch. A white Lincoln was said to be in a ditch near the intersection of North Broadway and East Sisscz; roads. Despite the serious­ ness of the original report, there were no major injuries reported. Break-in is case of mistaken identity HASTINGS — Officers were dispatched to a report of a breaking and ei.’ering in progress at a residence in the 400 block of West State Road at about 11:50 a.m. Dec. 28 after a woman said she heard glass breaking at the front of her house. Officers responding to the scene learned that a friend of the woman, who had left a snort time prior, had returned and found himself locked out He got no answer when knocking •» the door and then broke a small window to gain access into the home. The woman who wits in the shower, called 911 after hearing the glass break, and did not realize it was her friend. No charges are being sought in connection with the matter. Man complains of dog being shot RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — A resident on Cook Road told 911 Central Dispatch his deg bad been shot recently. * The man said a short time after he let his dog outside, he beard gunshots very close to his home. After searching for someone shooting nearby, be found his injured dog and rusbxi it to a local veterinarian's office for treatment He found the dog near Quimby and Twiner Lake roads. The dog’s condition was not known. Accidentally discarded DVDs rescued HASTINGS — About $200 worth of rented DVDs were reported stolen from a track parked in the parking lot behind Ritchie's Coffee Shop Dec. 29. However, the victim was mistaken and an alert fellow citizen recovered the accidentally discarded items. City police officers said the victim came to the police department to file a complaint at about 11:30 a.m. that day. He told police he had rented several DVDs from Feipausch Xpress and they were inside a paper bag in the rear cab of his track. After leaving the restau­ rant. he noticed them missing, but found his vehicle still locked. Police the next day said the assorted DVDs had been recovered and returned to Feipausch after a citizen found the missing movies in a trash container still inside the paper sack. The trash container was located at one of the local car washes. When police contracted the man again, he said he remembered stopping to clean the inside of his track prior to going to Ritchie’s. He apparently had accidentally thrown the DVDs into the trash receptacle while cleaning the track. Yankee Springs brush fire quickly put out YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — A fire was reported at North Payne Lake and Barlow Lake roads on Monday, Jan. 3. A passerby reported a brash fire in the gravel pit located near the intersection. Emergency service workers and firefighters put of the blaze before it spread to neighboring houses. No injuries were reported. Tobacco stolen from local gas station HASTINGS - Officers are investigating a retail fraud complaint at the Admiral Gas Station. 313 N. Broadway, that occurred on Jan. 2. A subject entered the store shortly after 4:30 pm and took a bag of tobacco then left without paying for it. The suspect was caught on a video surveillance camera and Officers are working on identifying the subject. The incident remains unde’ investigation. COURT NEWS' — • Patrick Espino, 18, of Wayland, was sen­ tenced Dec. 15 in Barry County Circuit Court to 60 months probation, one year in jail with credit for one day served, and $2,105 in fines and costs for one count of second degree criminal sexual conduct with a person under the age of 13, one count of criminal sexual assault with the intent to commit sexual pen­ etration, and one count of attempted first degree criminal sexual conduct with a person under 13. These felony charges have a maximum penalty of five to 15 years in prison. Espino also has been ordered to undergo mental health counseling while in jail and is eligible for the SAI Boot Camp program after eight months of the jail sentence is served. The offenses were alleged to have occurred —I- between January 2002 and August 2004 in Thomapple Township. • Tonya White. 30, of Hasting*, was sen­ tenced Dec. 29 in Barry County Circuit Court to a continuation of her probation, an addi­ tional $500 fine, day reporting at the office of community corrections, and cognitive behav­ ioral counseling for one count of probation violation. She was charged with violating probation by testing positive for cocaine on Nov. 24. Her original charges from August 2003 included one felony count of third degree home invasion and one misdemeanor count of receiving and concealing stolen property for more than $200 but less than $1,000. MORTGAGE RATES TOO HIGH? Contact Nick Barlow PHCiaSES ANN IEFIN1NCES MliED NOME MORTGAGE CAPfTM CMP. Grand Rapids, Ml <■£> | Phone 616-877-4235 «« « �Page 14 - Thuraday, January 6. 2005 - The HaeSnga Banner Only 2 of 5 Barry County school districts use Channel One by Marcie Westover televised. 12-minute newscast that is beamed Though there arc two minutes of commer­ The commercials that arc aired during the Teachers at the high school take the current Staff Writer via satellite during the school year to each of cials during the news broadcasts. Johnston the 12,000 schools in the Channel One said it would be nice if they weren’t there. news programs are not inappropriate, but rather “kid oriented." Karasinski said. events beyond the 12 minutes of a program Many high school and middle school stu­ dents may receive their only daily updates on Network community. Channel One News fea­ However, he acknowledged that in order for He noted some teachers allow students to It seems for the time being students at world events through the news program ‘Channel One." but critics of the senice say tures stories on breaking news and in-depth issues that affect the world, the • ation and Channel One to provide content free, there talk among themselves during the commer­ Thomapple Kellogg will continue to learn needs to be some way to pay for it cials. about current events through other venues it’s gross commercialism. specifically, America's teenagers." In the Hastings Area School System, the Channel One is a 12-minute news program featured at local schools, including Hastings high and Delton Kellogg. Local school districts Channel One during the morning. that do not use Channel One are Thomapple school and middle school feature High School Principal Titn Johnston said they have been showing Channel One at the Kellogg. Maple Valley and Lakewood. The news program is original and offered at no cost to the school, due to nearly two min­ high school for more than a dozen years. "It’s shown in their (the students') class­ rooms," be said. utes of paid commercials. Schools also are given televisions in each Part of having Channel One means that room to broadcast the program and a satellite schools receive televisions, a satellite receiv­ dish, which is around $25,000 worth of er and a recorder for tiie program. Johnston said rhe content covers world telecommunications equipment. The Channel One website describes the program as. “Channel One News is a daily. news, what's going on in the country, special programs and "nothing controversial." Three blood drives set in Barry County Three Red Cross blood drives arc planned for later this month in Barry County. The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross is urging donors to give blood and save lives in the post-holiday period. The local drives will be held from noon to 5:45 p.m. Tuesday. Jan. II. at Thomapple Township Emergency Services, 128 High St, Middleville; from noon to 5:45 p.m. Wednesday. Jan. 12, at Hastings Manufacturing, 325 N. Hanover St., and from 1 to 6:*5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, at the Hastings Moose Lodge. 128 North Michigan. Blood collections in Michigan remain depressed despite the optimism that comes with the start of a new year. According to officials at the Red Cross, that prolonged low turnout at blood drives can compromise patient care and the ability of the Red Cross to respond to emergencies. "Patients in Michigan hospitals need blood now." says Fred Stems, CEO of the Great Lakes Region Blood Services. "There arc simply not enough people volunteering to donate blood to keep our blood supplies sta­ ble." rhe American Red Cross reports just 70 percent of the anticipated blood donors rolled up their sleeves to give the gift of life in the week between the major winter holidays. Officials say the first days of January aren’t much better. Currently, the 63-county Great Lakes Region of the American Red Cross has about a three-day supply of all blood types, with supplies of Type O-negative and B-negative at a half-day or less. The Red Cross considers a five- to seven-day supply optimal for meet­ ing ongoing and emergency medical needs. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds or more, be in good gener­ al health and must not have donated blood within 56 days of the date of the drive. Besides the news programs, there are spe­ Channel One at the middle school level cial features that reach into classroom topics may offer some students the only news they other than social studies. will get for the day. Johnston noted that the commercials are “teen oriented" and not “obscene." There arc also “good decision" making commercial spots that include messages on topics such as not doing drugs. The commercials feature major products, like soft drinks, but not alcohol or tobacco, he said. Channel One would provide, she said. besides Channel One. Maple Valley Schools also do not use Channel One in cither the high school or mid­ In the Delton Kellogg school system, the dle school. high school carries the program, but the mid­ dle school 'Joes not show Channel One. Todd Gonser. Maple Valley Junior and Senior High School principal, said when Mike Wertman. audio-visual director for Channel One was first introduced about a the high school, said they have had Channel dozen years ago, the staff decided against it One at the school for more than 10 years. due to the commercialization and the fact that Students see the program in the morning it took away from classroom time. three days a week and during seminar time on In the high school the morning schedules structures in Channel One and Johnston said it does have “instructional value to x" The high school did try running the pro­ gram in the afternoons, but it seems to go over better with the students in the morning. Johnston said Channel One may be the only opportunity for students to get news about the world around them. For news at the local and school level high school, students can watch the morning the remaining two. The prograr., is sent to the schools in the for the students the next day. Gonser said they have current event class­ Wertman noted there are other special pro­ receive current events information. grams from the Channel One Network that teachers can have recorded to use in their During lunches there are televisions that broadcast CNN or ESPN for the students. classrooms. So. for the Maple Valley schools, concerns At Thomapple Kellogg High School, stu­ dents get their current events from technology about time and commercials were issues that led to the decision not to use Channel One. and their teachers instead of Channel One. In the Lakewood High School and Middle evision production class. This is where news there is “top-notch technology for students to is gathered by high school students and pre­ use for current events." The Hastings Middle School also carries has not revisited district es. and variety of different areas where they Ellen Zack, high school principal, said the students. school excelled in other current event avenues. middle of the night, recorded and then played announcements produced by the school'* tel­ sented in a format geared specifically toward The whether or not to use the program, but has School there is no Channel One program­ ming. The high school previously participated, Throughout the school building there arc but due to a restructuring in the day. which computer labs for students to use to view made more das', periods, it was decided not “live" current events. to have the program. Where Channel One gives each classroom Principal Mike O’Mara said teachers were Middle School Principal Mike Karasinski a 19-inch television and takes up 12 minutes reluctant rj give up tlx time that is taken said the students are interested in what's a day. al Thomapple Kellogg students can away by Channel One. being presented in about 99 percent of the interact with current events on the computer Channel One programing. and with their teachers. Channel One during the morning. The equipment was renxwed because the Channel One Network neeatd the school to He noted the world issues and topics pre­ With the technology at the high school stu- meet a certain viewing guidelines and the sented arc aimed toward the middle school dents can look onto “live" current events with company felt the high school was cot meeting and high school audiences. a teacher, as opposed to a taped piece. h. For Karasinski Channel One has the poten­ Zack said teachers do a great job with cur O'Mara said they found Channel One to be tial to be very valuable for students, as it all rent events and technology at Thomapple depends on what teachers and students do Kellogg. valuable programming, but the staff did not see it as valuable enough to give up instruc­ with the information. If students use the top­ Students have access to major news web­ ics to lead to discussions on events, then it can sites like CNN, while at the same time using be valuable. technology. tional time with students. Ice fisherman rescued from Saubee Lake An ice fisherman was rescued from Saubee Lake in Eaton County's Sunfield Township at about 4 p.m, Friday, Dec. 31. Michael Arndt, 49. and his son, 12, told Eaton County Sheriff's deputies they had been ice fishing for approximately three hours when they decided to walk toward shore. They heard the ice start to crack and i» gave way under Arndt. Patrick Guilford, 2C, of Mulliken, was ice fishing on the south side of Saubee Lake and helped with the rescue. He heard a young boy screaming for help and noticed the 12-yearold standing on the ice near another man who had broken through the ice. The man was yelling for his son to run to shore while he was attempting to pull himself from the water. Guilford immediately called 911 and grabbed a nearby canoe on shore. He was able to push the canoe across the ice for approximately 75 yards to where Arndt was in the water. Guilford had the boy get into the canoe and was able to rescue Arndt by pulling him into the canoe. Arndt, who was treated by Lakewood EMS at the scene, stated he was in about 10 feet of water when he broke through the ice. Authorities believe he was in the water for approximately five to ten minutes. “Had Guilford not been nearby when Arndt broke through the ice, I believe the outcome would have much more tragic.’' said Sgt Rod Sadler of the Eaton County Sheriffs Sadler warned that because of the warm weather, ice may be precariously thin and urged ice fishermen to use extreme caution. o Hastings City Bank HCB Mortgage Company INTRFST PRODUCT rate POINTS MB 30 Year Fixed 30 Year Fixed - Biweekly 20 Year Fixed 20 Year Fixed - Biweekly 15 Year Fixed 15 Year Fixed - Biweekly 7 Year Balloon 3 Year ARM 1 Year ARM 5.750 5.875 5.500 5625 5 250 5J75 4 990 5.750 5250 0.00 000 000 0.00 000 000 0.00 000 000 5.809 5.924 5371 5.695 5.341 5.467 5.103 7.974 7.101 Call Karla for Your Free Pre-Approval Today! 269-945-2401 Visit us on the web at www.dreisbachmotors.com Dreisbach 328 N. 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No. 2 PRICE 50c Carl Mclfvain has fears about the state of the union Michigan Farmers Union president retires after 18 years Pro-life rally set for Jan. 22 Pro-life Americans across the nation will pause Saturday, Jan. 22, to rememcer the’millions of live* lost to abortion since • the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade da4- * sion 32 years ago. ■. Many memorials, marches, rallies and other events will be field to commemorate ■ the anniversary of Roe v. Wade. In Lake Odessa, pro-life citizens will gather to show their strength and publicly mourn the. nation's abortions since the ruling. Interested people of ail ages will meet at 6 p.m. by the flagpole at the Page ; Budding on Main Street (across the street from the post office in Lake Odessa). Pastor Lab, from the Ionia County Church of Christ, will offer a prayer before they proceed down Main Street to M-50 and advance to St. Edward’s Family Center, where light refreshments will be served. The program at the Family Center will begin at 6:30 p.m. with Tom Thelen and , the band from Kilpatrick Church per* forming. Ed Rivet, legislative director for Right to Life uf Mndiigak. win be the by David T. Young • Editor Carl Mcllvain is retiring and feeling good about the National and Michigan Farmers Union, but not so good about the state of the union. The Hastings man. who just turned 79 years old, last month announced he was retir­ ing from the presidency of the Michigan Farmers Union, a post he held for 18 years. He said he believes the Farmers Union con­ tinues to do good things for family fanners, but things for America have gone from bad to worse, particularly over the last 25 years. His biggest beefs are with the current federal gov­ ernment and with the trends of huge corporate farms driving small and family farms out of business. “I’m not happy with either of them." he said. “I don't know how to put it more simply. 1 used to see successful small communities where there were more than just a couple of farms along the road and where there was real competition in the farm implemcn’ and serv­ ice businesses. “I still feel good about the Michigan Farmers Union because it’s right as an organ­ ization.” Mcllvain acknowledged the Farmers Union in Michigan claims only about 1.250 families, but the group has about 300.000 nationwide. This he attributes to the decline of the family farme*- to make may for corporate farming. “It’s certainly not like it was when I started about 60 years ago." tie said. "Back then there were about six and a half million farms, but now there are probably fewer than a million." life. When the war in Europe ended. Mcllvain was stationed in Adolf Hitler's Austrian hometown. He couid have gotten a deferment from serving because he was engaged in farming and his father’s health was not good. However, b; asked to have his deferment waived. This from a man who todvy is regarded as one of the most vocal opponen’s of the war in Iraq, the 1991 Gulf War. Grenada and the Vietnam Conflict. "That was a different war (World War II) back then." he explained. "1 thought .1 was something we had to do. And it was different then in that it wasn't just the poor people who were fighting it for us." Mcllvain returned to the United States in 1946, and started working on the farm in earnest. The family now owned one farm and “When I started, farms were a lol smaller and just about everybody had a small line of equipment. Wtr had a pretty good and sound environmentally safe system for more than 200 years in this country but then somebody wanted to make a whole lot more money" — Cart Mclhraln Mcllvain was bom in Grand Rapids and moved to Muskegon where his father was an auto dealer who lost virtually everything in ahe Great Depression. His family moved to Hastings on West Sager Road in 1932 to do a little farmci and essentially eke out whatever living they could. “1 remember cutting wood for 50 cents a day." he said. “We lived from hand to mouth. We milked all cows by hand." Mcllvain. like most young men his age. went into the service during World War H. He originally was interested in enlisting at age 17. but his father advised him against it, which he believes today may have saved his Retiring Michigan Farmers Union President Carl Mcllvain. See MCILVAIN. page 19 State Police post has new commander keynote speaker. Two blood drives set for next week The Barry County chapter of the American Re.! Cross will have two blood drives in Barry County next week. Local drives will be held at the United Auto Workers 11002 Hall (Bradford White) in Middleville from 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Tuesday. Jan. 18, and from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday. Jan. 20, at the Hastings Moose Lodge, 128 North Michigan. Blood collections in Michigan remain depressed despite the optimism that ■ comes with the start of a new year. According to officials at the Red Cross, that prolonged low turnout at blood drives can compromise patient care and the abil­ ity of the Red Cross to respond to emer­ . gencies The American Red Cross reports just 70 percent of the anticipated blood donors rolled up their sleeves to give the gift of life in the week between the major winter holidays. Officials say the first days of January aren't much better. The 63-county Great Lakes Region of the American Red Cross has about a three-day supply of all blood types, with supplies of Type O-negative and B-negative at a half-day or less The Red Cross considers a five- to seven-day supply optimal for meeting ongoing and emer­ gency medical needs. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old. weigh 110 pounds or more, be in good general health and must not have donated blood within 56 days of the date of the drive. Baby-sitting classes offered Jan. 22,29 The local chapter of the American Red Cross and the Barry County MSU Extension 4-H program will co-sponsor a baby-sitting class in conjunction with the Hastings Community Education Department, on two Saturdays, Jan. 22 and 29 in the Community Room of the Courts and Law Building. There will be a total of eight hours of instruction. Both sessions will be from 9:30 amto 2:30 pan. The class is open to youth ages 11 to 15. Participants will learn how to provide safe care for infants and children with a ’hands-on" learning experience that includes feeding, diaper- See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 was about to add two more nearby. It was a dairy operation with a little crop farming for oats and com. “We also did a little bit of combining on a custom basis," Mcllvain said. “You did what you could to pick up a buck." Mcllvain joined the Michigan Farmers Union, Local 448. in 1952 because he said he was impressed with its commitment to sound agricultural practices and family farmers. He by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer The Michigan State Police Hastings post has a new commander with the appointment Tuesday of First Li. Kevin McGaffigan. An 18-year veteran of u»e state police, he was a trooper at the Battle Creek Post for 10 years. After that he was transferred to the MSP Training Academy in Lansing. McGaffigan taught classes to cadets in a variety of subject areas, including use of force, defensive tactics and Simunitions. where instead of live ammunition, a scenario is played out with paint pellets in the weapons. He also taught classes using the Range 3000 which has computerized shoot­ ing scenarios. McGaffigan replaces acting commander Detective Sergeant Terry Klotz who replaced Hastings High School business students competed at the Business Professionals of America Workplace Skills Assessment com­ petition Friday, Jan. 7. Among those testing their skills were (front row, from left) Shannon Poll, Catherine Fish, Allision Cooney, Erin Fluke, Betsy Acker, Brooke Koons, Paul Wanland, (second row) Katie Slocum, Katherine Partridge, Sarah Frantz, Emily Sergeant Kim McNally when she was trans­ ferred. McNally had replaced Greg Kruisenga last February when he left for Haney, Stephanie London, Rene Winegar, Jerrica Greenfield, Amy Kidder, Alexis Baker, Katrina Jacobs, (back row) Eric Frith, employment with the State of Michigan. McGaffigan currently lives in Albion with Codey DePew, Adam Sheldon. Brian Cottrell, Marissa Greenfield, Max Myers, Andy Griggs, Jenna Radant and Sean McConnon. his wife and family. HHS continues winning business tradition County OKs severance agreement with Evans Hastings High School business students won a slew of awards in competition against more than 800 students from around south­ west Michigan last Friday at the Business Professionals of America Workplace Skills Assessment competition. The regional contest was held at Davenport University in Grand Rapids. This was the ninth year of competition for the high school. Hastings students placed in both team and individual events. Mary Dawson, advisor for the local Business Professionals chapter, said. “We arc very proud of or students. Our chapter has a history of performing well al our regional. This year our students certainly contributed to that winning tradition. “Our region is one of the largest in Michigan, and competition is very difficult. Our students did an outstanding job." she added. Students placed in both team and individ­ ual events. Receiving awards were Betsy Acker (Parliamentary Procedures Team, second place); Alexis Baker (Advanced Word Processing, fifth place); Allison Cooney (Parliamentary Procedures Individual, second place); Brian Cottrell (Extemporaneous Verbal Communications, second place); Cody DePew (Advanced Word Processing, first place); Catherine Fish (Business Spelling, third place); Erin Fluke (Parliamentary Procedures Team, second place); Sarah Frantz (Spreadsheet Applications, first place); AndyGriggs (Digital Media Production, second place); Emily Haney (Advanced Word Processing, second place); Katrina Jacobs (Parliamentary Procedures Team, second place); Brooke Koons (Parliamentary Procedures Individual, seventh place and Parliamentary Procedures Team, second place); Amy Kidder (Parliamentary Procedures Team, second place); Nikki Meredith (Database Applications, first place, and VB.Net Programming, sixth place); Max Myers (Cisco Systems Administration, fourth place and VB.Net Programming, fifth place); Shannon Poll (Advanced Accounting, fifth place and Payroll Accounting, sixth place); Adam Sheldon (Extemporaneous Verbal Communications, fifth place); Paul Wanland (Advanced Accounting, first place and Parliamentary Procedures Team, second place); Rene Winegar (Fundamental Word Processing, second place and Spreadsheet Applications, third place). In Advanced Word Processing. Hastings earned three places out of seven that were awarded and two places out of seven places in Spreadsheet Applications. VB. Net Programming. Advanced Accounting, and Extemporaneous Verbal Communications. Nikki Meredith earned a perfect score in the Database Applications event. This was also the third year in a row that Hastings won an award in the new Digital Media Production event. The Hastings Parliamentary Procedures Team placed again this year, something that has been a tradition over the last seven years. For this team, students were required to con­ duct a meeting based on an agenda given to them at the competition. The team was then allowed 15 minutes of preparation, after which they had to conduct a simulated meet­ ing to demonstrate the proper use of parlia­ mentary pnKcdures In the individual contests, students were required to use spreadsheet, database, word processing, programming or graphics applica­ tion software to solve business problems. Other contests tested students' knowledge of business and technology concepts, leadership and communication skills. by David T. Young Editor The Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday morning unani­ mously approved a severance package with assistant prosecutor Thomas Evans, who was fired Dec. 27. Under the terms of the waiver and release of all claims agreement. Evans will receive 60 days of pay and health insurance, through March I. All parties agreed to the package and the board looked it over first in closed session before finally approving it. Evans was fired by Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill last m. ?th after he received a poor evaluation in November. McNeill All of the contests provided students a refused to tell the Banner the reasons for the See BPA, page 2 See EVANS, page 2 �Page 2 - Thursday. January 13. 2005 - The Hastings Bann« High school juniors no longer have to take the MEAP test 'ng. and dressing of infants, conflict resolu­ tion and basic first aid and critical emer­ gency action skills. All who complete the training will receive a Red Cross baby-sitting ceniftcation card. The COST of diis class is $25. 1 To registef. or foe more information, call Kathy Walters Surratt at the Barry County MSU Extension otficc at 269 945-1388 Dinner is benefit for Green Gables Green Gables Haven domestic violence shelter will have its annual fund-raising din­ ner and auction Saturday. Feb. 12. The event will be held at the Middle Villa, with a social hour at 6 p.m. and a silent auc­ tion and dinner following. Mimi Gabriel, an advocate for victims and former executive director of Sylvia’s Place in Allegan County, will be speaking at the event Amour Auctioneering will start the live auction at around 8:30 p.m. ^holographic Memory will be on site for formal portraits, and proceeds will be c'onai- cd to Green Gables. The event is being sponsored by Hastings City Bank. There are a limited number of tickets available. Call Laura Brisboe at 948-0506 for more information!, or to purcliase tickets for $40 per person. Tickets also are available for sale at the front desk of Hastings City Bank. Contributions for both silent and live auc­ tion items also are being sought. The shelter opened April 1,2004, and has served more than 120 victims of domestic violence in the last nine months. Family Fun Nights are Jan. 14 and 28 Local families have two upcoming oppor­ tunities to have fun at YMCA “Family Fun Nights." A YMCA “Family Fun Night" is planned for Friday evening, Jan. 14, at the Hastings Community Center. There will be swim­ ming. rollerblading, crafts, board games, card games and open gym available to all. Admission is $10 per family, $3 per stu­ dent. and $4 per adult. Crafts are an addi­ tional 75 cents. Then there will be a Family Fun Nights from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, at YMCA Camp Algonquin, There will be ice skating and tower climbing (weather permit­ ting), s’more making, hot chocolate, games and a bonfire providing warmth. Crafts are an additional 75 cents. This event is free to the public. Barry Child Abuse Council dinner set The Barry County Child Abuse Council will have its annual mee»:jtg and dinner Thursday, Jan. 20. at the Hastings Country Club. A business meeting will be held at 5p.m.. a social hour will take place from 5:30 to 6:30, followed by dinner and a 25th anniver­ sary program. Cost is $20 per person. For more information, call 948-3264. ‘Great Decisions’ starts Feb. 10 In preparation for the “Great Decisions" discussion group of the Institute for Learning in Retirement that will meet for eight weeks beginning Feb. 10 and follow­ ing Thursdays from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the KCC Hastings Center, the class coordinator invites prospective class members, and oth­ ers interested, to view, or record for later viewing, the series of halt-hour discussions featuring government leaders, ambassadors and secretaries of state now airing on WGVU-TV. Channels 35 or 52, at 11 a.m. Sunday mornings. These videos could be included in the February and March classes if members wish. They are moderated by Peter Krogh of George Washington University, and include such timely topics as unilateralism versus multilateralism, and pre-emptive war as United States policy. The discussion classes will consider the eight topics included in the 2005 Great Decisions briefing book, and view videos on each of those topics as part of the class. The current series produced last fall is an addition to the 2004 Foreign Policy Association topics, and preparatory for the 2005 topics. 1LR members or others inter­ ested in the class should register now by phoning KCCs 1LR director, Teresa Durham, at 948-9500, extension 2838. The 2005 briefing book needs to be ordered now to be received in time for reading before classes begin. The $15.100-page book is included in the course fee, $25 for eight weeks or more for members. $29 for non-members. For details on topics to be covered or the class, call KCC or the local class coordina­ tor, Eileen Oehler, at 948-2347. If members decide to extend the eight weeks of class, the current series of followup/preview videos row being aired, as moderated by Peter Krogh, could be viewed in a class setting. the heir lower end of socio-economic and also One of the objectives of the high school Staff Writer High school students across the slate soon will be saying good-bye to taking the those considered non-traditional. It will take "some lime” io see if the col­ MEAP that will also carry over to the new exam is to determine if the students have mas­ lege entrance type exam will encourage more Michigan Education Asscssmcni Program Michigan students to attend college.' The goal is to have colleges use the test as tered the content of the Michigan core cur­ riculum. by Marcie Westover (MEAP) test. Governor Jennifer Granholm late last year signed new legislation, confirming it will be replaced by the Michigan Merit Exam. If the U.S. Department of Education approves the measure, the new test will be Walk for Warmth slated for Feb. 26 The 20th annual Walk for Warmth is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Feb. 26, in Hastings. The Community Action Agency (CAA) of South, Central Michigan sponsors the annual fund-raiser to help low-income, eld­ erly, and disabled residents with home heat­ ing emergencies. Last year the 19th annual Walk for Warmth raised more than $70,000 and helped almost 815 families stay warm during the winter. . This year’s walk aims to raise $80,000 and help more than 900 families. Area residents are being asked to collect pledges and join the walk Feb. 26 at seven locations throughout Barry, Branch. Calhoun, and St Joseph counties. The three-mile outdoor walk-a-thons raise awareness of the need for fuel assis­ tance and help turn warm hearts into warm homes. Pledge sheets arc now available at local CAA office or at many area businesses The walk in Hastings will start at the Free Methodist Church. 301 E. State Road. Red Cross helps Tsunami victims Barry County residents are helping those who have been affected by the Tsunami by giving to the International Relief effort. With the help of MainStreet Bank, Hastings City Bank and WBCH Radio, the American Red Cross of West Central Michigan - Barry County Office - is responding with efforts to assist in raising funds for victims affected by the largest dis­ aster Red Cross has ever been called on to hclp~ Canisters for spare change or spare dol­ lars have been set up at WBCH, MainStreet Savings Bank and Hastings City Bank. Donations also will be accepted at the American Red Cross office on the second floor of the MainStreet Bank Building in Hastings. Checks should be made out to the American Red Cross with "Tsunami Relief written in (he memo line. The funds will be sent to the Tsunami disaster region to help rebuild a society that has lost as much as one-third of its population, not to mention most of its infrastructure. Contributions to the American Red Cross International Response Fund enable the organization to help those affected by this crisis. The American Red Cross does not have the capacity to accept or collect, and does not actively solicit individual or collec­ tions of in-kind donations in times of disas­ ter. Monetary donations allow the American Red Cross to purchase relief items in the region, eliminating the added costs of ship­ ment and transport from the U.S. In addi­ tion, cash ensures the acquisition of cultur­ ally appropriate goods and helps to stimu­ late local economics. For more information, call 269-945-3122. Mystery Dinner tickets available Tickets for the Mystery Dinner Theatre production by the Thomapple Players at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, are available now. Call 945-9114 for the tickets which are $45 each. This production will benefit Leadership Barry County. Seating is limited. Fines for overdue books increased Those who borrow books from the Thomapple Kcllogg/Community Library in Middleville, the Freeport District Library or the Hastings Public Library are reminded that overdue book fines have increased since the start of this year. Libraries in the Lakeland Cooperative are raising fines on overdue books Jan. 1. An overdue book will result in fines of 15 cents a day. up to a maximum of $5. If it isn't returned within 90 days, the bor­ rower will be billed the price of the book. The $1 a day fine on overdue videos stays the same. Fines have not been raised for many years. The decision was made collec­ tively, and is effective in all 80 libraries in West Michigan serving 1.25 million people in 11 counties. given to juniors, or 11 th grade students, in the 2006-2007 academic year. Lori Johnston. Hastings High School coun­ selor. said the new exam is aimed at encour­ aging both evaluation of curriculum and to encourage students to look at higher educa­ an entrance exam, something that will save students and their parents money. Then the Merit Award was added to increase the “importance" of the test for many As to whether colleges and universities will students. “The Merit Award is $2,500 for the high accept the new exam as an "college entrance test” is being discussed. school portion of it, and then there's actually $500 attached to the eighth grade (test)... so “Now the legislature, with a lot of support from educational associations, like the they could get up to $3,000 after they gradu­ Principals Association (MASSP) and others, ate (for college)," Blacken said. For the Michigan Merit Award scholar­ (are) for this movement to make it more of a college entrance type exam." Blacken said. on the new Michigan Merit Exam to receive ships. students need to get a qualifying score the award. Students previously had to receive tion. English, mathematics, reading, science a qualifying score on the MEAP test to quali­ fy for the award. and social studies arc the key components that will make up the Michigan Merit Exam. With the MEAP test students had two addi­ In a prepared statement. Granholm noted. tional opportunities to re-test to qualify for “To create a strong economy and good jobs, the award. Under the new test, there could we need to reach our goal of doubling the possibly be only one allowed re-test. number of college graduates in Michigan. We When speaking with junior students. know the more you learn, the more you cam. and this new exam will help high school stu­ The movement has been in affect for Award) as a motivational tool and it’s been dents gain the knowledge and skills they need around 10 years, as Johnston noted it has to succeed in college and the workplace. This finally come to the front. great for a lot of kids to be able to use the money." Blacken said. “I kind of use it rihe Merit new exam sends the message that we expect Using cither the ACT or SAT as the bases, Johnston said t'ne educational community every student will continue their education means the test will be around five to six hours. has talked aboii» setting some levels, a score beyond high school." Reaching out to all students, especially those seen as at risk, is goal of the test. “There is no doubt in my mind that the leg­ islature and the governor, (who) have been “They also want to build in a vocational that needs to l e reached, in order to qualify under the new exam for the award. component, which I think they are going to Encouraging students to go to college is pattern after the WorkKey s test, which is also something the legislature and educators stress developed by ACT." Blacken said. under the new test. saying this a lot lately, they want more of our WorkKeys. which is administered by ACT. “We’re constantly trying to educate kids students to go to college." Delton Kellogg is often used in community colleges and in about what options arc out there and what the High School Principal Paul Blacken said. workplaces. Tested areas are “related to work­ impact of those options is," Johnston said. “And they feel like that this test will, because place success". _ its like a college entrance exam. They're hop­ Hastings Assistant Superintendent Mary ing that a lot more of our students will go to Vliek said the new legislation also outlines college and graduate with a college degree." The format for the test will either be simi­ Public Act 593 which, “amends the definition Options for students today are different of 'at risk pupil' to include a pupil who did no than in the past, where even the military requires at least a high school diploma. achieve proficiency on the reading compo­ lar to the ACT or SAT. This means reaching out to students about attending college, many of whom may be fin t generation college students. “Some of the research that’s been done in a nent or did not achieve basic competency on couple other states... Illinois and Colorado, Information includes financial aid and the basic college process, which may be foreign have similar state testing programs that utilize the science component of the most recent MME for which results have been received." the ACT." Johnston said, “Michigan hasn’t Tile funding schools now have to deal Tenth grade students have practiced for 'he awarded the contract yet... right now it’s a withs these students can be used a “little dif­ new test with the ACT Plan, which has been college level entrance test, which leads would ferently” and directed to reach the “at risk" given over the past couple of years. Students lead you to believe either ACT or SAT will be students. “My Principals Association was very much receive their results and answers, along with to some families. It is not clear which test will become the in support (of new Merit Exam)." Blacken Michigan Merit Exam because the new legis­ said. “I have mixed feelings, because I don’t know what this final test is going to look like feedback. “My experience in testing is the more that you expose students to the same type of assessment, the less difficult it will be for those used in the Illinois and Colorado yet." With the new exam are also increasing them," Johnston said. "You’re not testing their ability to test, you’re testing what they schools. An exception is that in the Illinois standards that goes along with expanded actually know." Prairie State Exam also features a unique sci­ encouragement for students to attend college. ence component. For the Michigan test, a social studies com­ “There's never anything wrong with rais­ Lots of logistical aspects of the new test still need to be worked out and are still in dis­ ing standards.” Blacken said. The MEAP has been given since the late cussion. The new test is more than just curriculum 1970s. assessment, it also reaches for higher stan­ sion...that it would be a test written for the For high school juniors, spring was the lime they took their MEAP tests, which cov­ dards for students. “When you set high expectations for kids state of Michigan; it’s an actual ACT test, that ered reading, writing, mathematics, science they usually meet them, if you set the bar low they’ve already looked at our state bench­ they usually meet those." Johnston said. marks and matched the benchmarks to what and social studies. “So there's really five tests (with the they are evaluating," Johnston said. MEAP) and they take up to about 10 hours," at the high school level, it will still be taken In Illinois and Colorado they saw an increase in the rate of students going to col­ Blacken said. “So we have to block out that by students in third through eighth grades. awarded the contract." lation did not specify.. t The Michigan test will be patterned after ponent also will be added. “The test itself that will be used is an actu­ al ACT test. lege and an There has been some discus­ increased for those students in much time for them to take those tests every Even though the MEAP has been replaced "We’ve still got business as usual for the next couple of years," Blacken said. year." EVANS, continued from page 1 dismissal. Evans said he was surprised by the confirmed as the newest appointment. “We were presented with the problem of Internet website, but it failed because of tech­ nical difficulties. Administrator Michael action, believing he had done a good job. There has been more than a little specula­ having too many good people (apply for the Brown said he will make every effort to have tion that the firing was politically motivated. seat) and we had to pick." said Board Vice the Jan. 25 meeting agenda on the website by Evans ran in the August primary for the pro­ bate judge’s office, joining three others in Chairman James French. We had four appli­ the end of the business day Thursday. Jan. 20. • Noted the next meeting of the board will seeking the post to which Stephanie Fekkcs cants and we appreciate those who applied.” • Noted that though Tom Guthrie is likely earlier had been appointed by Gov. Jennifer successor to George Cullers on the Ag commissioners’ chambers, the mezzanine, in Granholm. Fekkcs, McNeill's ex-wife, was Preservation Board. Cullers will remain on the fourth floor of the county courthouse. clearly and publicly supported by the prose­ the panel until the Township Association con­ cutor. Though Evans did not win the primary. Fekkcs lost in the genera] election to William firms its selection. Cullers must step down as the townships’ Doherty. A number of sources close to the situation last August in his bid for re-election as Baltimore Township Supervisor. Guthrie, a have claimed McNeill firing Evans was a "payback" for the latter daring to oppose the longtime Farm Bureau activist, was elected new township supervisor in Prairieville in prosecutor’s ex-wife. In other business at Tuesday morning's November. • Adopted a resolution to approve an appli­ meeting, the commissioners: • Reappointed Jason Larabee cation for $250,000 in community develop­ representative on the board because he lost the ment block grant funds to be used for low and Agricultural Preservation Board for a thrcc- moderate income residents on housing reha­ year term ’hat will end Dec. 31. 2007. Larabee first was appointed to the post last bilitation and improvement projects. Marilyn Smith told the board the money is to spring to fill the unexpired term of Tom Otto requested every two years, and this was mere­ ending Dec. 31 last year. Lloyd Kilmer was appointed to the open scat in December when it was reported ly a renewal. • Approved a request from Commissioner Larabee did not reapply. However. Larabee personally told the board he had received no and $55 for the registration fee for him to notice that the term was coming to an end and (PDR) seminar in Kalamazoo Wednesday. wished to be reconsidered. larabee was interviewed a second time for Jan 19. • Noted that an attempt was made to put the the post earlier this month and Tuesday was Jan. Wayne Adams for mileage reimbursement attend a Purchase of Development Rights 11 meeting agenda on the county’s be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. Jan. 25. in the BPA, continued from page 1 chance to demonstrate workplace skills learned through business and technology classes. Throughout Michigan in January there arc nine Workplace Skills Assessments regional competitive events, which involve more than 4.000 high school students enrolled in busi­ ness and technology classes. Winning Hastings students, along with other regional competition winners, are eligi­ ble to enter the Business Professionals of America State Conference in Grand Rapids this March. Those who win at the state con­ ference are eligible for the national competi­ tion that is held in April in Anaheim. Business Professionals of America is the Office of Career and Technical Education sponsored career-technical student organiza­ tion aimed at students enrolled in business programs. Activities for the group include occupational development in the areas of administrative services, information technol­ Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics ogy. accounting and finance, and manage­ ment. Also incorporated arc leadership, team­ work. organizational and communicational skills, which are tested in the workplace PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. assessment skills program. The Hastings High School business teach­ ers who helped the students prepare for the competition were Dawson, Nancy Cottrell and Tracy George. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 13. 2005 - Page 3 Mayor May presents a glowing report in ‘State of the City’ by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer Mayor Robert May painted a rosy picture of Hastings in his "State of the City” address Monday evening. The text of the mayor’s remarks were as follows: “I am pleased to report that Hastings remains the strong, vibrant, wonderful com­ munity that we have all come to enjoy. As we move forward into 2005. we continue to con­ front challenging and difficult economic times. But we do so with every intention to not only continue to provide the quality serv­ ices that we have provided in the past, but to improve and refine these services in the future. We will continue to do more with less. "Our community’s continued success and appeal is a direct outgrowth of the gracious and caring folks who live and work here. We prosper when we work together, accomplish­ ing much more through teamwork and coop­ erative efforts than we could ever accomplish alone. The City of Hastings relies more and more on the shared use of labor and resources to achieve objectives that can no longer be reached through less productive individual efforts. We are building internal and external partnerships to build on the strengths and effi­ ciencies that exist in many areas of our local governmental units and the greater communi­ ty, while accommodating and overcoming weakness resulting from the reduced avail­ ability of resources. Just a few examples of this ‘team’ approach follow. "The City of Hastings established a Community Development Department almost exactly one year ago. The creation of this department shifted the City’s focus from tra­ ditional economic development and more specifically, industrial job creation, to a more holistic, comprehensive approach, addressing the numerous issues that impact overall com­ munity health. In the first year alone, staff from this new department have been actively involved in projects ranging from programs to aid in improving our deteriorating downtown residential housing stock to securing grants to improve infrastructure for our existing indus­ trial enterprises. A few recent successes include: “• Completion of the market analysis co­ funded by the Downtown Development Authority and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. This analysis pro­ vides insight into the unique strengths and weaknesses of our local economy and will help our existing merchants target new oppor­ tunities ano strengthen their existing product offerings, while helping the DDA and the community identify areas that are not snfficiently addressed by the current business community, and may need focused assistance. "• Promotional efforts. The DDA is prepar­ ing a comprehensive marketing and promo­ tional plan designed to bring additional patrons and businesses to our local communi­ ty. This plan will focus on near term and long term promotional packages, and will use a variety of local and regional media outlets and types. Tfic program will be structured for use at many levels by local vendors, our gov­ ernmental units, and the community al large. “• Downtown residential improvement pro­ grams. The DDA and the Community Development Department are actively involved in projects to upgrade our existing housing stock in and around the downtown area, as well as programs to bring more resi­ dential uses into the downtown. Programs include loans and grants to improve the qual­ ity of the single and multifamily residential rental units in the downtown, programs to assist in the funding for the construction of new residential units in the downtown area, and programs to assist in the conversion of the upper floors of the downtown structures for residential use. "The Community Development Department and the DDA have implemented a tremendously successful facade grant pro­ gram, with approximately 15 facade projects completed to date, and another five in various stages of completion. These grants require a minimum dollar for dollar contribution by the local property owner, leveraging tremendous investment in the downtown buildings. The DDA has been very successful in getting this money “on the street", with very noticeable results “As a partner to the facade grant program, the DDA is launching a building exterior improvement loan program in the next few months. This program will add an additional $10,000 in zero interest loan funds to the $2,500 already available through the facade grant program for individual projects. Dow'ntown business owners or tenants that arc interested in either of these programs are encouraged to apply. "The DDA and the Community Development Department staff recently sub­ mitted a final application for funds to com­ plete the streetscape improvements along South Jefferson Street. South Church Street and Court Street. These funds will nearly dou­ neighboring governmental units have under­ taken this same endeavor. We will plan with them to ensure that our community provides well thought out direction in the times ahead, and that our local citizens shape the future of the community instead of simply reacting as growth and change occur "This year the Planning Commission and the Hastings City Council established the Court Street Planned Unit Development in an attempt to create additional opportunities for targeted commercial development along our heavily traveled M-37/M-43 corridor, while protecting the .needs and interests of the resi­ Re-appointed to their positions were Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield. Legislative Director and Mayor Robert May and City Attorney Amy McDowell, shown here at a recent City Council meeting. ble the DDA’s investment in streetscape improvements along South Jefferson Street and in the area around the new Hastings City Bank. Work on this project is schedule to recommence in the spring. “The DDA is actively working to increase the number of parking spaces in the southerly portion of the downtown. The new streetscape work in the City Bank area is projected to add over a dozen new spaces. The <■ DDA also expects to secure an additional parking lot in the very near term. The DDA partnered with the Thomapple Arts Council this past summer to provide three "Art Hops.' These fun and exiting events provided an opportunity for local artists to display their wares in various busi­ nesses in the downtown, attracting many vis­ itors to Hastings downtown. The DDA and Arts Council expect to hold a number of Art Hops again next summer. "The Local Development Finance Authority continues their active role in assist­ ing and promoting our industrial efforts. The LDFA secured a grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to reconstruct and improve the storm Sewer in the area of the Bliss building to alleviate flooding in this area during very heavy rain­ storms. The LDFA and MEDC partnered with Bliss (who provided the necessary job cre­ ation and private match) in securing this grant and completing this critical work. "The LDFA continues to actively pursue opportunities to obtain and improve industrial properties within the city to address the future demand for such properties. With the rebound in the economy, plans for development of the few remaining industrial parcels are being actively pursued. The LDFA is proactively searching for additional land suitable for use or redevelopment for this purpose. "The City of Hastings Zoning Administration Department and the related code enforcement staff are taking a more aggressive stance on zoning and building related infractions. The quality of our residen­ tial neighborhoods and our community as a whole is greatly impacted by those who choose not to maintain their properties at a reasonable level. Our Community Development Department is pursuing pro­ grams to provide assistance to those unable to perform reasonable maintenance due to eco­ nomic constraints. We will work to acquire funds to aid those in need, but continue to work to keep our community attractive and healthy. “The City of Hastings Planning Commission intends to initiate a comprehen­ sive update of our master plan during the coming year. As you are likely aware, our dential areas immediately south of this dis­ trict. The establishment of this PUD is a inno­ vative endeavor designed to recognize and accommodate the property rights and interests of those wishing to develop their properties along the State Highway to their maximum potential, while protecting the viability of our important residential neighborhoods. “Our ongoing relationship with the BIRCH Rural Fire Association remains strong, and serves as a tremendous example of how we can work together wjth our local partners to provide services in a fashion that satisfies all of our needs. The relationship between the members of BIRCH and the City of Hastings prospers because the parties fully acknowl­ edge each others needs and interests, and actively work to make the relationship contin­ ue to be successful. "Our community thrives due to the contin­ ued investment of our partners in the private sector. Examples include: “• The beautiful new Hastings City Bank facility. Hastings City Bank made an extreme­ ly significant investment in our downtown this past year, with the construction of their new facility. This beautiful new building will provide both an employment base as well as a structural cornerstone for our community for many, many years to come. “• The Hastings Ponds PUD. The city has teamed up with the Michigan State Housing Development Authority and T’C Development in the creation of a residential development project known as the Hastings Ponds PUD. Illis residential development to be located on Woodlawn Avenue will provide affordable housing for fafnilies and elderly individuals in our community, with financial support for rent from the State of Michigan. The project will also include the construction of a conventional single family site condo­ minium. and will require the construction of roadways, utilities and other infrastructure that will facilitate and promote further devel­ opment of the Woodlawn Avenue - Bachman Road area. “• Multiple Residential Developments. The City of Hastings continues to experience sig­ nificant growth through residential develop­ ment. Housing construction includes projects in North Ridge Estates Number Three, Brittney Estates. Southeastern Village. Northridge Condominiums, and Ivy Woods Condominiums. Several of these develop­ ments have future phases currently on the "drawing board", and we are working with several new potential partners in the residen­ tial development arena. "The Hastings Public Library continued to enjoy its partnership with the Community and the City of Hastings, with notable advance­ ments in the capital campaign to raise fund." for construction of the new library building, and with the joint venture of the DDA and a private donor to secure the site for the new library building. The library continues to actively pursue their objective of constructing a new library for our community with the aid and assistance of those who live here. “The City of Hastings continues to enjoy its cooperative and productive relationships United Way plans Victory Celebration MSP present service awards Michigan State Police Hastings Post Acting Commander Detective Sergeant Terry Klotz (right) presented anniversary pins to four of its troopers Jan. 7. From left. Troopers Raymond Volosky and Phillip Vannette have served the Michigan State The Barry County United Way will have its 69th annual Victory celebration and Awards ceremony at 4 p.m. Thursday. Jan. 27. at the Commission on Aging community room. 320 W. Woodlwan Ave.. Hastings. The organization will honor donors and present information about the fall 2004 cam­ paign. For those who have not returned their cam­ paign contribution collections, there is still time to submit them and receive awards at the Police for 15 years each. Trooper Bryan Fuller and Sergeant Donna Thomas have celebration. For more information, call the United Way served for 10 years each office at 945-4010. with its governmental partners. As stated pre­ viously. the BIRCH-City of Hastings relation ship continues to serve as a model for gov­ ernmental collaboration. Our community wide system for funding and operation of our community's public library remains strong. The recent agreement for area wide ambu­ lance services further strengthens our joint ability to provide quality service to our citi­ zens. The Hastings City/Barry County Airport continues to prosper and grow. Our long his­ tory of mutual aid for emergency response services demonstrates that we can effect vely lend a helping hand whenever necessary. We will continue to nurture and build on these mutually productive relationships, which can only work when we recognize and address the very real needs of all of the parties involved. “We continue our ongoing discussion with our neighbors to explore prospects for sharing services where the needs of all involved can be adequately recognized and addressed. We will continue to actively pursue opportunities for sharing utility services, maintenance activities, or other governmental services with our neighbors, in a manner which accommodates our needs as well as theirs. "The City of Hastings and the Barry County Road Commission are set to embark upon a joint reconstruction project for West Green Street. This project will include mutual City and County projects for reconstruction of West Green Street from M-37/M-43 to Pennock Hospital and Cass Street. The proj­ ect was initially envisioned by Barry County, but will use a funding source known as TEA21 which provides funds for both the City and County. We also continue to work with the Road Commission to identify opportunities to share maintenance activities, dividing the responsibility for maintenance in a manner which increases the efficiency for both par­ ties. "Internally, we are doing more with less by .sharing resources and responsibilities. Cur staff members take on more roles with each passing day as the demand for service grows, but financial considerations prevent the addi­ tion of new labor resources. We constantly seek fresh and innovative funding partner­ ships with the state and federal government, as well as with our partners in the private sec­ tor. but such opportunities are limited. As the State of Michigan faces its own financial struggles, the revenue that finds its way to the local level constantly dwindles. Faced with tltese challenging times we must join together to make the best use of the resources that remain available. “We truly h-ve been blessed to live and work in a wonderful community. We are working together and enjoying the mutual success that results.” In other City Council business: • The mayor provided a suggested list of salaries for city elected officials for the com­ ing year. The annual salary amounts are the same as last year's: mayor, $7,800; mayor pro tern. $2,500; council members. $2,300. and Board of Review members, $115 per meeting. • May also provided a slate of candidates for appointment to the open positions on the various boards and commissions for the city with the advice and consent of the council, as well as the Barry/Eaton District Health Department as the City's Health Officer for the coming year. Al) proposed candidates were approved. • Heard that the City Council will defer the appointment of candidates to fill the vacant positions on the Housing Board of Appeals until a slate of candidates complying with the statutory requirements has been identified. • Heard and approved a list of candidates for appointment with the advice and consent of the council to the appointive offices, including City Manager Jeff Mansfield. City Attorney Amy McDowell. Legislative Director Mayor Robert May. City Clerk/Treasurer/Director of Finance/FOIA Coordinator Thomas Emery. Deputy City Manager/Policc Chief/Emergency Management Coordinator Jerry Sarver. Fire Chief/Firc Marshal/ADA Coordinator Roger Caris,. Director of Public Services Timothy Gin-bach. City Assessor Jackie Timmerman, and Community Development Director/Zoning Administrator Daryle Benjamin-Forbes. Tnese individuals are all currently serving in their proposed capacities, with the excep­ tion of Benjamin-Forbes, that who has been nominated to assume the duties of zoning administrator. Mansfield will be paid an annual’ base salary of $75,660 with an increase in salary starting July 1 corresponding in amount with any inflationary increase provided to ocher city employees if the budget allows. His salary last year was $74,910. an increase nf $750. McDowell’s annual retamc* for servic­ es for 2005 will be $12,628 and an hourly rate of $120 for any »*.cms not covered by the retainer, which is exactly the same amounts as last year. • The cwncil accepted the City Planning Commis5,on’s work tasks for 2005, including begin work on update to the Hastings City master plan, conduct information sharing workshop with the Hastings Downtown Development Authority apd the Planning Commission, consider architectural standards for commercial and possibly industrial build­ ing facades, consider an amendment to the sign ordinances to allow entry' signs to be positioned at key intersection that serve as entrances to the downtown, consider plan to construct sidewalks throughout the City of Hastings, consider zoning amendments relat­ ed to the M-37, assess management plan, review variance requests from past two to three years for types and frequency of requests. Revision to Section 90-3194 (6). and other tasks as necessary. • Approved the lease agreement for the res­ idence located at Fish Hatchery Prjk. This lease agreement is the same as last year. The lease fee was increased to its current value in July 2004. • Heard that the leases for the coming year for the occupied spaces at the Industrial Incubator have been drafted and approved. • Heard that an amendment extending the city’s water meter reading agreement with Consumers Energy for the next two years needed to be approved. Consumers Energy has read the water meters since 1998. This arrangement cut city’s expenses for water meter reading by approximately haff. Consumers employees read the meters when they read their own electric and gas meters. The fee for reading the meters is increased by $0.01 each year over the two year period. Consumers charged $0.66 per meter read last year. The council approved the amendment to the contract. The City Council has scheduled a work­ shop to consider goals and objectives for the coming fiscal year for 6 p.m. prior to the next council meeting on Monday. Jan. 24. Renewable energy conference set for Jan. 22 at Cedar Creek Pierce Cedar Creek Institute will have its third annual renewable energy conference Saturday. Jan. 22. in a one-day conference, open to the public, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featured will be a diverse cast of energy experts from around the state. Over the past several years there has been an increased interest in energy efficient tech­ nology and the renewable energy field. More home and business owners have become aware of the need for making their homes or facilities more energy efficient Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, an ecological education center, had its first renewable ener­ gy conference in January 2003. Response was so overwhelmingly positive that a second conference was planned for the following year. Over the past two yezrs. more than 300 home and business owners, renewable energy enthusiasts, and college faculty and students have participated in the conferences. The response showed that people were locking for information on renewable energy and for opportunities to meet experts and other enthusiasts in the field. Two experts conducting the opening ses­ sion of the conference will be Tom Stanton of Michigan Public Service Commission and Pat Hudson of the State Energy Office. They will give a “State of the State Energy Report." John Richter, co-founder of the Institute for Sustainable Energy Education, then will give the keynote address. "Renewable Energy: A Cornucopia of Benefits." Richter will give an overview on why renewable energy is benefi­ cial. Conference attendees also will have the choice of attending break-out sessions on top­ ics such as Solar Energy Options; Peak Oil: The End of Cheap Energy; Case Study on the Hometread; Building an Energy Efficient Home; Comprehensive Solar Systems; Saving Energy in Your Home; Wind Energy; and Building Green. These sessions will be conducted by local experts, which will pres­ ent an opportunity for area residents to receive technical assistance on implementing energy efficiency measures and renewable energy technologies at home and work. The day will conclude with a look into the future of renewables by Phil Rairigh. “With the constant bombardment of news about global warming, disappearing rain forests. Arctic wilderness threatened by oil exploration, etc., it's easy to lose hope for the future," said a Cedar Creek spokeswoman. "This session seeks to revive that hope by taking a look at the future, today. That is. the fascinating work being done by researchers around the globe, to help human communities live more sustainably and in balance with nature." An additional feature of the conference will be an exhibit hall of sustainable busi­ nesses and organizations, educational materi­ als, and resources for participants to gain more information on how to engage in energy conserving practices, construct energy effi­ cient buildings, or leam more about energy education projects throughout the state. The cost of the conference is $30 and includes lunch. A special rate of $15 is being offered to high school students and students from area colleges such as Western Michigan University. Grand Valley State University. Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Kellogg Community College, Lake Michigan College and Southwestern Michigan College. “The members of the conference planning committee feel it is critically important to involve students since they will be tomor­ row’s primary ’users and movers’ of the renewable energy technologies that arc being developed today." the spokeswoman said. For more information or to register for the conference call (269) 721-4190 or download the registration form at www.cedarcreekinstitute.org/confcrences.htm. Space is limited. Lodging facilities on a limited basis also are available at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. �P»oe 4 - Thursday. January 13. 2005 - The Hastngs Banner Two more cents on display of videos To the editor, Voters should fire their prosecutor To the editor: “You’re fired’” No, it’s not Donald Trump’s reality show. “The Apprentice." but that real reality show called “Barry County Politics.’’ With obvious political impunity driven by his signature arrogance. County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill gave his assistant. Tom Evans, an unexpected and unwelcome Christmas surprise by firing him. In his nor­ mal pompous fashion. McNeill claims he owes no explanation to the public for the dis­ missal of the dutiful Evans. Since McNeill refuses to talk. I suspect Evans’ firing had less to do with his performance and more to do with the fact Evans rar an unsuccessful probate judge campaign in the primary election against McNeills ex-wife, Stephanie Fekkcs. McNeill publicly endorsed Fekkes and worked hard tfor her election campaign. It was pretty well known in the local polit­ ical circles that McNeill took issue with his hired assistant. Evans, competing against Fekkes. With Fekkes’ loss in the general elec­ tion to Bill Doherty, it was now payback time. Evans, credentials are impeccable. If he had failings as an assistant prosecutor, it likely had more to -do with weak cases and trumped up charges handed him to pursue by McNeill. Perhaps Evans took professional issue with the way McNeill would first try cases in 'he public media to lay a foundation based on public emotion instead of fact. Or, perhaps Evans thought it unethical and possibly illegal for McNeill to use public equipment and supplies to further his political agenda, both in attacking Fekkes’ critics and in dogged criticism against the local Republican party. We might never know. My hope is that a qualified attorney, maybe even Evans, will step up to compete against McNeill in his bid for re­ election, and put an end to his using politic positions as tools for revenge. I’d love to hear the voters of Barry County tell McNeill, “You’re Fired!” Joseph Lukasiewicz. Hastings Video display methods questionable The tickets went into the trash and I haven't To the editor: Last week's letter from Doug and Joanna Haddix was right on target. Fortunately, the first time I went into the Movie Gallery, I was alone. As soon as I saw that films like “SpongeBob.” “Sports Heroes" and “Susan Does Saginaw" were all on display in the same aisle I knew that it was no place to take grandkids. When I got home I wrote a letter that could be a mirror image of the Haddixes' letter. However, I sent mine to the Movie Gallery corporate offices. In return I received a letter to the effect that Movie Gallery always oper­ ated with the highest of standards and they had very few complaints about their display method. They also sent me two tickets for a free movie with a rental. Sounds like a bribe been back. My wife. Freddy, and 1 also agree with the Haddix's comment about the Felpaush Express Mart. That's the only place we go to rent videos now. When we go to our home in Ludington, we go to the Family Video store since there is no Express Mart equivalent up there. The movie display is like Express Mart's, and to top it off, kid's sports and educational movies arc free with some restrictions. Any of you having kids who insist that the only good place to get videos is a ’real video store” can look for a nearby Family Video on the internet or call at 1-847-9000. David Kictzman, Hastings to me. ‘Patriots’ not sharing in sacrifices To the editor. As a life-long resident of Barry County, I was surprised to find out there are caves in Hickory Comers. Anyway. I’m assuming there are after reading Robert Johnson’s letter to the editor Jan. 6. because he must live in one! Johnsoii claims. “Without military history, we would have no history." This self-proclaimed "student of military history’’ doesn’t say in what way hr is a stu­ dent. Is he attending college or is he getting his teachings from Rush Limbaugh and Shawn Hannity? It’s true, we did win our freedom and inde­ pendence through war, more than 200 years ago. but how does that make us invading the sovereign nation of Iraq a good thing? Is it simply because Hussein was a bad man and needed to be removed from power? If that’s the case, then I can think of several nations that arc run by “bad men,” so I guess we should invade them too. In fact, let’s begin with China, the nation that forces their women to have abortions if they already have one child and uses slave labor to make the materialistic, cheap crap that so-called “Patriotic Americans” buy from Wal-Mart I think with Dubya as our “chicken-hawk” president, we can make lots of history for Mr. Johnson. I hope he and others who think like him are the first in line at the Army recruiters office so they can witness history in the mak­ ing from the front lines instead of just reading from the comfort of their easy chairs about the sacrifices of other people’s children . Chris Norton. Bellevue 1 would like to put in my two cents worth on the Movie Gallery letter written by the Haddixes of Hastings, printed in the Jan. 6 Banner, but first a little background informa­ tion. I was the store manager for the Movie Gallery in Middleville when it opened in November 2003. After a short, nearly worth­ less two-week training. 1 was turned IocjC to run my own store. I saw several stores that had “back rooms” with adult materials and was thankful that I did not have to deal with renting adult movies.. I received several boxes-of VHS and DVD movies 1 felt were inappropriate to be placed on the shelves. I was personally offended that I had to have these movies on the shelves after I was told there would not be any adult movies in my store. 1 removed them and placed them in my locked office where they remained until, dur­ ing an inspection the district manager told me 1 had to put them out on the shelves. I then placed them, with stick-on covers over the offensive photos, on the highest shelf in the farthest back row of shelves with “adult mate­ rial” labels on the shelves. 1 was then told by the district manager that if I did not place those movies at eye level on the lower shelves without the stick-on covers over the photos. I would be fired. I refused to move the movies lower and that was noted as one of the main reasons 1 was fired from my position. The corporate office, al that time, had no policy to deal with managers who did not want offensive materials in their store. It is not the local employees who make or enforce the policies, the young woman run­ ning the cash register can’t help you. It is the corporate people, including the district and regional managers. They are the people who residents need to contact, but good luck, there is a maze of cell phones and voice mail boxes to wade through. I am also offended that Movie Gallery eame in and took over all the local video stores. They ran two family-owned stores (4 Star Video and Family Trax) out of business in Middleville and have begun the “WalMartization” of the video rental business here in Hastings. I either buy movies outright from another store, wait until the movie is out on the movie channels, or rent from Felpaush's Express Mart. I urge residents, of Barry County think about it when they go rem thier next video. I will never rent another movie from any store owned by Movie Gallery just as Fred Jacobs will not condone the "Wal-Martization" of our small town. Heather Reed. Hastings Let your voice be heard!. Send a letter to the editor! War history is about conflict resolution failures George Hamaty will be missed To the editor: The letter from Robert Johnson of Hickory Comers in the Jan. 6 Banner certainly is a prime example of the ignorance that is blind­ ly guiding the current administration. He refers to himself as a "student” of "military history', and implies that his obsession with death and destruction is somehow the only history worth remembering. Since his "study” is limited to killing and maiming, he has nuanced the facts and the whole truth. Somehow he has missed the well-known fact that Kerry soundly defeated Bush in Michigan and Bush just barely squeaked by in the national election. Just because Rash Limbo calls that a mandate for war doesn't make it the truth. Johnson’s feeble attempt to intimidate us by implying that thinking peo­ ple are not patriots merely follows the current herd-think mentality of the mind-washed. If Johnson actually studied history of any kind, he would know the first premise, which is, those who fail to understand history are destined to repeat it. He points out the Revolutionary War, when an arrogant King George marched his highly trained and wellequipped high-tech military into a foreign country to impose his form of government on the residents, and was soundly beaten by a rag-tag bunch of insurgent patriots with homemade weapons. Sound familiar, stu­ dents? The cost of that invasion was part of what ended the British Empire. Have we started to learn anything, yet, military histori­ ans? Perhaps Mr. Johnson should add some depth to his rather shallow studies by reading a broader scope of literature. He might start with a quick review of the Bible that has been misquoted often by the latest wave of fanat­ ics. He might discover that the_real story is not about wars and revenge. The real truth has to do with peace, but then that wouldn't sell drug ads on TV .or make an exciting sound bite to titillate the rabid masses. Those of us who opposed the unilateral invasion of Iraq before the war continue to Public Opinion: oppose the policy of death, and continue to grieve over the senseless loss of civilian lives and destruction of property. Those of us who were horrified at the event of 9/11 are even more horrified to discover that torture and abuse of prisoners is being condoned by our own government Have we lost our pride? Is this what we call work! leadership? There are still some misinformed citizens who have swallowed the line that killing peo­ ple in Iraq will somehow prevent Osama bit Laden from attacking us here at home, from Afghanistan. What nonsense! Any student, military or otherwise, can tell you that Osama did not shed a tear over the capture of Saddam Hussein, and doesn't give a fig over the destruction in Iraq. His ability to evade the most sophisticated military in the world should tell any student that he has more sup­ port in Afghanistan than we do. Osama is surely happy that we are spend­ ing our people and equipment in a different country while he goes shopping for nuclear weapons, with Saudi cash. I suppose that if you are afraid of the dog, you may as well kick the cat, tough guy! Johnson likes to call our uniformed citizens "fighting men." In fact, the guys who are get­ ting the raw end of the stick don’t want to fight anybody. Most of them have more expertise and experience in the peaceful world, and could be better used to build up a country. With hundreds of billions of dollars these volunteers could perform the miracles that Christ predicted we would perform, even greater than His. By the way, that is two thousand yean of World History, not just a few hundred written in the American language. The history of war is merely a-chronicle of failures to resolve conflicts in a peaceful way by inept leadership. Imagine a world with no military history to be ashamed of. Pray to be left out of the next chapter! Tom Wilkinson. Hastings What about charter schools? Charter schools in Michigan are celebrating their tenth anniver­ sary Do you think the charter school movement has helped or harmed public education? Responses to our weekly question. To the editor: It was a sad day last Sunday when I learned of the death of George Hamaty. I had heard that George was very ill and I had scheduled to visit him Monday, so I was too late. I knew the Hamaty family well. as May and John grew up with my children I knew George from the golf course at Hastings. He was always very kind to me. though 1 know not why. He was avid golfer, obviously, and a real competitor. I used to enjoy the banter ou the golf course between George and Bob Stack. Furthermore, his children always were polite and kind in my presence. I will miss George a great deal, particular­ ly when golf season comes around again. I wish I had known earlier that he was ilk The lessons here again are, keep in touch with you good friends, don’t put off until tomorrow seeing them today. It may be too late, like it was for me. My thoughts are with Ann and the chil­ dren. I believe I am a better person for having known George Hamaty and his family. Don Bowers. Hastings Lawyers, judges getting too cozy To the editor: What’s wrong with our court system in Barry County? How can we go about getting a fair trial around here? It’s always the same thing. The lawyers are all friends with the judges. I’m not saying they all help one another, but it sure looks like it. Whoever goes on trial hardly ever wins anything they go after. In some cases, I don’t think it’s fair I think the system should be changed so that everyone really could get a fair trial. But this won’t happen as long as local lawyers are all friends with the judges, board members and business people. They all work together and then you wait for a court date. When it comes time to go into court, they tell you the case has been dismissed and you're left won­ dering why. They arc not helping the people, the one; who need it most. In my opinion, they could do better. Frances Jelinek. Delton The Haxinsa Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 PMiwdby Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone. (269) 945-9554 John Jacobs PrwJM Ron Allerding, Hastings: Elsie Merrow. Orangeville: “1 think that charter schools do help by making education more competi­ tive. Of course parental involvement is important both in public and charter schools." “I think that charter schools are helping because some students go to charter schools and then return to public schools because they have more to offer." “I am in favor of charter schools because I think they are letting families make better choices for their children.” Sonya Gonsalves, Nashville: “I * think the public schools do a better job than the charter schools and I hope that charter schools don’t impact pub­ lic education negatively.” Vicki Davis, Hastings: William Ellis, Hastings: “1 think charter schools help because they provide alternatives for parents in cities like Grand Rapids who don’t want to send their children to the public “I think that charter schools are helping educa­ tion because they provide more choices and keep public schools from being too crowded." schools.” Frederic Jecobe WcaPWOM . Steven Jacobs ' Sacrotary/Traasuw • NEWSROOM• David T. 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January 13.2005 - Page 5 TTES-Irving fire agreement making progress Let’s stop electing the appointed The time has come for us to find a different way to select the “county elected officials.’' I suggest this with many misgivings. 1 never feel gixxi about tak­ ing power from the people and turning it over to a committee of done anything more than appoint and then elect the incumbent in these functional county positions. If you don’t think incumbency makes all that much of a difference, consider that about 98 percent of people seeking re-election win. Our bureaucrats. electoral system heavily favors the status quo. Voters, if they don't But we’ve got to stop fooling ourselves. With a few notable excep­ really know candidates, will select someone who already is on the job tions. our county clerk, treasurer, register of deeds, drain commis­ or someone whom they've heard of, regardless of their ability to per­ sioner, prosecuting attorney, sheriff and surveyor are not really elrxrtform the duties. ed. Until this year, only the surveyor among them actually was no! Now I don't really have a problem with the competency si any of appointed before serving. The prosecuting attorney also was elected, our current county elected officials. But I'm concerned a popular, but but he was appointed just before his term officially started and Dar unqualified candidate could win a race and do damage to the office Leaf actually was elected before taking the sheriff’s post this year. and the public's trust in the process. As I have pointed out in the past, instead of letting voters truly Experts from industry have found "anointed candidates* might not decide, there has be in the best interest been a well-crafted of the company. “anointment” They're taking more IT'S FUNNY HOW HE 3UST WON process over the lime to interview MANY PEOPLE last couple of and determine who HE ELECTION FOR decades. Here’s brings the most to ill vote for CHIEF SURGEON. bow it has worked: the job. because it's a lown The , incumbent in the best interest to retires before his or the company and her term ends and ultimately the future DOCTOR, has the successor to choose the best appointed in order person. We should WHO LET to enjoy the advan­ expect as much from THAT GUy tage of incumbency government, select­ when the next elec­ ing the most quali­ |N HERE? tion comes around. fied candidate for It has happened the job. regardless of far too often in political party or Barry County and 1 years of service. understand it If you want a bet­ W C occurs elsew here in Michigan, fherefore. we are only given the illu­ sion of electing these seven public servants, and it has been questionable to even refer to them as “coun­ ty elected officials." Perhaps making the appointment process even more necessary is the fact that all seven of these jobs requires a certain amount of pro­ fessional expertise. However, under current law. we could elect most of these seven regardless of their qualifications. For example, I seriously doubt many voters, including myself, truly understand what it take to do the job of the drain commission­ er. The same is true for register of deeds. Under our current election laws, it is possible to elect a popular person treasurer, for example, even though he or she hasn't the slight­ est idea how to balance a bank account. I’m sure these kinds of concerns about competency have prompt­ ed public officials to play the “get appointed and then elected” games over the years. I certainly have some sympathy, but it forces the American people into playing a silly game every four years, just going through the motions to rubber stamp the “anointed one." Once again, the City of Hastings provides us with a positive model. The city appoints its top law enforcement officer, the police chief, appoints the clerk-treasurer, appoints an assessor, economic development director, fire chief and director of public services. In each of these cases, all must prove they have a certain level of com­ petency to even be considered for the job. The city also has shown that though voters do not directly vote these people up or down, the council members, accountable to the electorate, must have the will to fire them when they deem it neces­ sary. It was only about a decade ago that the city changed its charter to enable the appointment rather than the election of the clerk and treas­ urer. Though the elected servants did a creditable job in those posi­ tions. there is much evidence their appointed successors have per­ formed just as well since then. I’m a believer in voters exercising their power at the ballot box and holding public officials accountable for their actions and policies. However, I think the most important people we elect are legislators. I fail to see. except in a few instances, where our current system has . ter future, you must plan for it And the best way to start is with better leader­ ship. Why no law enforcement officials at crime forum? I was personally unable to attend the First Friday p.ogram Jan. 7 with the Rev. David McShane talking about restorative justice or community conferencing as a potential alternative way to handle crime. However, two representatives from the Banner were present to tell the story to the public and to participate in the discussion. 1 have no way of knowing whether community conferencing will work, but it has shown promise in other areas, such as the city of Baltimore, Md.. . My greatest disappointment, however, was that the only law enforcement official in Barry County who showed up was Family Court Administrator Robert Nida. who. as I expected, added some welcome expertise and comments. As I said, perhaps community conferencing won’t really work, but the concept Ls worth exploration in a public forum. Lav/ enforcement from the city, county and the stale should have sent a representative to add to the discussion, or maybe even to learn or consider a differ­ ent idea. If we don’t understand by now that we have a huge problem w:di our criminal justice system in this country, we're just a bunch of ostriches. Too often the same old models we’ve been using just aren't came closer Monday night when the Thomapple Township Board approved a plan that would cover five sections of the town­ ship. Final approval is still subject agreement of the Irving Township Board at its meeting Wednesday night. Jan. 12. The new contract covers sections 6, 7. 18, 19 and 30, the western edge of Irving Township, except for Section 31 which includes the Irving hamlet. The previous con­ tract that ends March 31 of this year covered sections 31,32,33,20.21,28 and 29 in addi­ tion to the five for the new contract. The new contract accepts a levy for 1.25 mills, based on the 2004 valuation of property within the five sections. TI ES Chief Mark Marentette explained that he was working with Irving Township Supervisor Kathee Pierce so that she would understand the limits of a mutual aid agree­ ment. Pierce had attended the Emergency Services Committee meeting. Thomapple Township Trustee Rex Schad explained to his fellow commissioners that Irving Township representatives have been invited to attend EMS meetings. He said, “They will have a voice, not a vote on the proceedings. We will also send the Irving supervisor one copy of the committee meet­ ing minutes.” Marentette told the board he hoped that the Irving Township Board would seriously con­ sider adding additional sections tv the con­ tract. “I am really concerned with the safety of residents and TTES employees in these areas.” he said. He explained that if they arc serving as back-up mutual aid. they will not be bringing all their equipment and personnel to a fin . “If TIES brings a tanker and four staff members to an incident in one of the sections not under contract and we arrive first, v e will have to wait for the primary department to arrive.” Marentette gave an example of a fire in Keokuk where a truck and four firefighters arrived at a scene. One firefighter took an injured child to a hospital in his personal vehicle. This left three firefighters who went into the building to rescue other children. The building collapsed, killing the firefighters and the children. “1 will not allow TTES person­ nel to put themselves in unreasonable risk.” Marentette said. Irving will also continue to discuss ambu­ lance services. They are considering dividing ambulance coverage in the township between Mercy and TTES. but no decision has been made. This is not part of the contract agree­ ment. working. We now imprison more people per capita than any other industrialized country in the world and I don’t feel any safer. Meeting the new challenges with the same old solutions is only worsening the problem. I think we and local law enforcement officials should be eager to talk about what we can do to reduce crime and implement a more workable system of justice. The first step is to show up and start the conversations. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics What makes someone worthy of getting into heaven? To the editor, There seems to be two opposing truths bombarding our eyes and ears these days. There are about nine major world religions today. Each have their own unique somewhat overlapping laws on what is right and good. Then there are also 18 or more so-called Christian organizations, denominations, etc., each with their somewhat overlapping laws and ruies of what is right and good. The first obvious truth is - virtually each one °f these 26 or more groups think they arc right and good. Besides, virtually all persons in each group think they arc right and good. (There may be an insignificant number inside or outside these groups who think they arc hopeless, or just an animal, or arc expecting a second chance.) The second truth is. there is apparently a very small group of people who are con­ vinced that no one is good enough to be saved by their own works. ’So Jesus said to him. "Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God.’ Mark 10:18. "But we arc a like an unclean thing. And all our righteousness arc like filthy rags; We all fade as a leaf. And our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away." Isaiah 64:6. "The heart is deceitful above all things. And desperately wicked. Who can know it?" Jeremiah 17:9. "There is a way that seems right to a man. But its end is the way of death." Proverbs 16:25. "Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who arc under the law, that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God. Therefore by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified in His sight, for by the law is the knowledge of sin." Romans 3:19-20. A reasonable question we might all be ask­ ing is: How good does a person need to be to have eternal life and a home in heaven? Of course, only the truth can set us free. "Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him. "If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free... Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed." John 8:31-32, 36. All of the above mentioned religions have a set of laws or rules said to make a person good enough for heaven, eternal life, etc. except one. Jesus Christ said. No one is good but One, that is God," Mark 10:18. if no one is good, but One, that is God. then there must be another way to eternal fife and heaven. Jesus said it like this: "...I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." John 14:6. What does this mean. "I am the way. the truth, and the life"? I discovered a verse this Christmas that I had never noticed before. I think it might well be called a Christmas verse. Here it is: "For what the law could no; do in that it was weak through the flesh. God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, on account of sin: He condemned sin in the flesh." Romans 8:3. God has a better way. what the law could not do, God did by sending His Son Jesus. "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 6:23. "And He died for all. that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again." 2 Cor. 5:15. "He who does not love does not know God, for God is love." I John 4:8. "We love Him because He first loved us." 1 John 4:19. "Jesus answered and said to him, ’If any­ one loves Me. he will keep My word; and My Father will love him. and We will come to him and make Our home with him’." John 14:23. "He who rejects Me, and does not receive My words, has that which judges him — the word that I have spoken will judge him in the last day." John 12:48. "Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law. but by faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law; for by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified." Galatians 2:16. "To demonstrate at the present lime His righteousness, that He mignt be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus." Romans 3:26. "Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us." Romans 5:5. "Mucl. more then, having now been justi­ fied by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him." Romans 5:9. “For by grace you have been saved through fanh. and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God. not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them." Eph. 2: 8-10. "But without faith it is impossible to please Him. for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him."Heb.ll:6. "Do not marvel that I said to you. 'You must be bom again.' John 3:7 "Most assured­ ly. 1 say to you. he who hears My word and believes in Him w’io sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life." John 5:24. "So then faith comes by hearing, and hear­ ing by the word of God." Romans 10:17 "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son. that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16. Rus Sarver, Hastings Key Student of Month chosen Chad Girrbach was chosen by Kiwanis as the Key Student of the month for November. Standing with Chad are his parents, Deb and Ray Girrbach. Chad has chosen for his $50 donation to be given to the therapeutic horse riding program for handicapped children. Thanks to you... 426 Girls ages 5-17 were able to participate in a variety of Girl Scout activities. That’s what matters Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center �P«0« 6 - Thursday. January 13. 2005 - The Hastings Banner I__ Ryan O’Meara _____ Ryan O’Meara, age 19. formerly of Delton and Battle Creek, passed away unexpectedly January I. 2(X'S Ryan was bom December 4, 1985 in Kalamazoo. the son of Thomas and Karen (Pelson) O’Meara. A 2004 graduate of Penn Manor High School in Millersville, Penn.. Ryan was attending Harrisburg Community College. Ryan enjoyed 4-wheeling, in line skating, rollerblading, and music. Ryan is survived by his parents. Thomas O’Meara of Millersville. Penn, and Karen O’Meara of York. Penn.; a sister. Meghan O’Meara of Lancaster. Penn.; a brother. Cameron Smith of Florida; grandparents. Norman and Maxine O’Meara Sr. of Delton. Vivian Speck of Lansing. Virginia Speck of Nashville, and Ken and Sis Belson of Micco. Fla.; aunts and uncles. Norm and Marta O’Meara Jr. and Mike and Ronna O’Meara, both of Delton. Tim and Onnie O’Meara of Battle Creek; an aunt. Kim Morgan of Eaton Rapids; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfa­ ther. Donald Speck. A private family service was held at Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Memorial contributions to the Ryan O’Meara Memorial Fund will be appreciated. Lila Mae Zuidersma_______ | CALEDONIA - Lila Mae Zuidersma. age 76. of Caledonia, wait to her heavenly home on Wednesday. January 5. 2005. She is survived by her husband of 53 years. Bob; her daughters. Sandy Zuidersma, Patsy (Mike) McCormick, Mary (Ron) Pyper. Bonnie (Kim) Jones; her grandchildren. Chris (Barry) Mol. Jenny McCormick. Shawn (Kristin) McCormick. Curt (Lisa) Pyper. Mark (Kimberly) Pyper. Blake Jones and Laura Jones; her great-grandchildren. Elizabeth and Seth Mol; her sisters. Betty Stanton. Pat (Bob) VerSluis; her brother. Richard (Leah) Barlow. Henry Barlow; her sister-in-law. Marge VandenBerg; her broth­ er-in-law. Bud Dykewe 11; and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Zuidersma was a charter member of Peace Reformed Church. Funeral services were held Saturday. January 8. 2005 at Peace Reformed Church. 6950 Cherry Valley Road with Pastor Wayne Kiel officiating'. Interment was at lakeside Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contribu­ tions be made to Hospice of Michigan. Arrxigements were made by MatthysscKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home. Caledonia. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTV IEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Rom!. Dowling. MI 49050. Pastor. Sieve OlmucaJ (616) 758-3021 church phone SuaJay Service: 9:30 a.tn.; Sunday School 11.0 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 600 pro; Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 pm. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson Father Al Rustell. Pastor. Saturday Mau 4:30 pm. Sunday Maues 8:30 am. and 11:00 am; Confevwon Saturday 3:304:15 pm. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Stale Road. Hastmgi. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 am.; classes for all ages Morning Worship 1000 am Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 pm. Womesday activities 7 00 pm are: Rainbows or J J. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Chib or JunKx Bible quiz (ago 8-12): Youth Ministries or Teed Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastsngs. Ml 49058. Rev Bob Smith. Phone W52654. Worship Services: Sunday. 10:30 am.; Sunday School. 9:30 HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website: www hopeumiNg. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer. Linda Cobb Office hours. Tues.. Wed. 9 am to I pm. Sun. Monun|: 9:3' am Sunday School; 10:45 an Morning Worship; Sun 6-8 pm Sr. High Youth; Sun. evening service 6 pm; SonShtne Preschool (ages 3 A 4); Tues.. Thurs. from 9-11:30 am 12DO-2:3O pm; Wed 6-8pm Pioneer Club (Gr K-5) (evening meal at 6 pm); Wed. 6-8 pm Jr. High Youth (Gr. 6.7 A 8); Wed. 7 pm - Prayer Mtg. - (Child care pro­ vided). SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd (Irvmg). Rt Rev. David T. Hustwick Rector. Sunday Service Times 9:15 am. Morning Prayer. 11 DO am Holy Communion. Wednesday 6:00 p m Evening Prayer service. All services using the traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For more informa­ tion and Holy Dey service times call (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory 948 9327. Visit our website at httpJ/www.churchveek/netchurch. andrew nurtV or e-mail us at rtrev host wick*yahooxom. am. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Member Church of the World-Wide Anglican Communion ~ 315 W. Center St (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe III. tuxtor. Mr F. William 'foetberg. director of Music. Survey Worship ■ 8 am and 10 am Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 am Sunday Nursery Available at 10 am. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 am. Sunday School Hour. II DO am. Morning Worship Service. 600 pm evening Service; Wednesday: 700 p.m. Sctvkcs for Adults. Teens and Children. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd. 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 am ; Worship 1100 am; Evening Service al 6.00 pm; Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 pm QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11 am; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077 Pastor Patti Harpole. Sunday morning worship service 9:45 a m Nursery provided. Sunday evening “New Beginnings" starts at 5:15 with meal. 530 adult small group, youth j-roup, kids club. 6:30 praise service. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals Men’s group 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 pm Christ's Quilters. Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays al 5:45. Coming in January, exploring spiritual gifts Bible study. Church website country chapelumeorg WOOOGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer Wheelchair accessi­ ble and elevator. Sunday School 9:30. Church Service 10:30 am . FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan While. Youth. 9:30 a_m Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 am.. Morning Worship Service; 600 pm. Evening Scnice; 7.00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group min­ istry. leadership training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spmt-fillcd church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise A Worship 10.30 am. 600 pm; Wed 6:30 pm Jesus Club for boys A girls ages 4-12 Piston David and Rose MacDonald An oasis of God’s love "Where Everyone is Someone Special. For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517452-1806 BARRY C OUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-2938. Minister: David Roper. Serving ihe Needs of Our Neighbors! (Phibpptans 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class IODO am.; Worship 11 DO am . 6D0 pm. Wedneaduy: Bible Class 7.00 pm Classes for nB ages. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street, Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 am Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 am Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. aid Sr. High Youth Sunday This information on worship sereice is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions” 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS - Donald H. Yothcr. age 60. of Hastings, passed away January 9. 2005 at Tendercare of Hastings. Donald was bom September 18. 1944. the son of Hubert and Margaret (Babcock) Yother. In his teenage years Donald loved to drive stockcars at the Galesburg Speedway. He was a veteran serving his country in the U.S. Army. Donald was a former employee of the Battle Creek Foundry and the Griswel! Factory in Union City. Donald was involved in an automobile accident that di aled him. He is survived by his loving mother. Margaret, several aunts and uncles and a spe­ cial triend. Bob Taffee. He was preceded in death by his father. A graveside service was conducted Tuesday. January 11, 2005, at the Bedford Cemetery. Pastor Jason Seiber, officiating Memorial contributions to a charity of ones choice will be appreciated. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. evenings. PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 72711 S. M-43 Highway. Delton. Ml 49046 • 269-671-4193. Pastor. Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor, Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 am; Worship Service II am; Sunday Evening Service 6 pm.; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 pm |_________ Virginia L Spicer_________ | HASTINGS - Virginia I. Spicer, age 86. of Hastings, formerly of Vermontville, passed away December 29. 2004 at Thomapple Manor Nursing Home with her family by her side. She was bom in Fort Collins. Colorado on December 14, 1918, the daughter of Herman WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchippersDcMunter Sunday Worship 9:15 am • Sunday School 10:30 am ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al RusaeH. Paffct. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Muss Sunday at 9:30 am HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 £ State Rd. (Corner of Stale Rd. and Boltwood St across from Tomi Market) Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling & Visitation, Doo Brail. Phone 269­ 945-9121. Nursery available for all services. Sundays: Worship Services 8:30 and I IDO am Quizzing Practice 8:30 am Kids for Christ. 11 am Worship Service for only 3 A 4 yr. olds. A 5 yr. - 5th grade dismissed during announce­ ments. Sunday School for all ages 10D0 am. Adult electives September through November arc Celeliration of Discipline. Pastor DOWLING - Mr. Dale C. Leonard, age 85. of Dowling, parsed away Tuesday. January 4, 2005 peacefully al Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Mr. Leonard was borp in Assyria on March 5. 1919. He was the son of the late George and Addie (Clark) Leonard. He was raised in the Bellevue area and attended Bellevue schools, graduating in 1937. On March 5. 1943 he married Bernice (Jones) Leonard at the family’s home in Assyria. The couple spent their married lives together on the family dairy farm on Bird Brian leading; The Life A Teachings of Jesus. Jim Dickins.vn leading; Making Ends MeetXois Pierson leading and a Membership Class with Pasto*- Dan. Sunday Evening Service 600 p.m. Wednesday Midweek: 900 am SCAMPS (senior citizens) Bible Study. 6:30 p.m. adults; Sing’ n Share A Foundation Class. Youth 6ch-8th grades. Faith 4 Life A 912lh grades. Diving Deep. Children 2yn. old-5th grade. Faith Weaver Friends. Thursday: Senior Adult Coffee Hour. 9:30-11 DO am. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414 Michael Anton. Pastor. Thursday. Jan. 13 3:45 pm Clapper Notes. 5:45 pm Grace Notes; 7:00 p.m. Adventurers Friday. Jan. 14 - 6:30I0D0 pm Rock Group. Saturday. Jan. 15 - IODO am Catechism 5; 2.00 pm. The Way; 500 pin Holy Communion. Sunday. Jan. 16 9: 30 am Sunday School; 1000a.m. Holy Communion. Annual Congregation Meeting; 12:30-2:30 p.m. Little Angel. Flying Doves. God’s Children. 6:00-800 pm. Middle School Youth Group. Tuesday. Jan. 18 IDO p.m. Overeaten Anonymous. Wedncs-day. Jan. 19 - IODO am w oru wait nets. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street. Hastings. MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 900 a.m-Noon and 1:00-300 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours 8:30 UVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshments. 11 DO Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15.9:30 and 11 am. Chancel Choir rehears­ al is Wednesdays at 7 p.m , and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursday s al 6:30 pm. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. WO58. (269) 945-5463 Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 900 am. Traditional Wonhip; IODO am Coffee Hour. 10: 10 am Churcn School; 11:20 am Contemporary Worship The 9D0 service is broadcast over WBCH - AM 1220 Nursery care is provided during both services. JWM, t - 8:30 am Women’s Bible Study January 12 - 600 p.m. Winter Wonderland in Sharpe Hall - Dinner and a study of current Presbyterian view on social issues. LANSING - Benita Core Smith died on January 3, 2005 in the presence of her family in Lansing. Bom in Traverse City in December of 1916 to Oscar and Brida Core. Bennie spent her childhood in Lansing. She was a 1938 graduate of Michigan Slate College and later that year married Lawrence John Smith of Lake Odessa. Bennie was an active and supportive wife while her husband fought on the European Front during the Second World War. After the war. the Smiths settled in Lake Odessa where Larry managed the Smith Brothers Elesalor and Bennie raised their five children. The Smiths were members of St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Lake Odessa. In 1984. Bennie retired to California, returning to Lansing again in 2002. She is survived by daughters. Terin of Santa Barbara and Bonita Mott of Seattle; sons. Lawrence cf Lake Odessa. David of Lansing, and Bill of New York; nine grand­ children; and two great-grandchildren. Bennie was predeceased by her husband. Lawrence, and then their lifetime friend, Thomas Reed of California. Both men were beloved by the Smith family. A commemoration of Bennie’s life will be held later in January when the family gathers in Lake Odessa. Arrangements are being handled by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. I Road where they raised their family. Dale was an avid fisherman and also enjoyed spending time in the garden. He was a member of the Nashville Baptist Church and served for several years as a Gideon. Dale is survived by his beloved wife, Bernice, his daughter. Cheryl (Marvin) Frey, and a brother. Donald (Elaine) Leonard. He is also survived by two grandchildren and five great grandchildren: two step-great­ grandchildren; nephews. and several nieces and He was preceded in death by his sister, Gladys Brown, and his* half brother. Earl Clark Barr. Funeral services were held at the Nashville Baptist Church on Saturday. January 8. 2005. Pastor Lester DeGroot officiated. Burial took place at the Union Cemetery. The family requests donations to Nashville Baptist Church/ Alzheimer Foundation. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home. Nashville |________ Gladys A. Willison________ | HICKORY CORNERS Gladys A. Willison, age 100. of Hickory Comers, passed away January 7. 2005 in Hastings. Mrs. Willison was bom December 15. 1904 in Ovcrisel. the daughter of Elwyn and Anna (VanOmmen) Butler. On May 26. 1925 she married Elias “Louie" Willison and they lived and farmed on the Sheffield Road farm. Mr. Willison preceded Iter in death in 1986. Mrs. Willison enjoyed gardening, flowers, and crocheting. She was a former member of the Hickory Comers Methodist Church. Mrs. Willison is survived by her son and daughter-in-law. Erwin and Mildred Willison of Hickory Comers; a granddaughter. Carolyn Phelps of Augusta; five great grand­ children; and five great great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a grand­ son. Dennis Willison, three brothers and three sisters. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday. January II. 2005. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Interment East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Thomapple Manor Activity Fund or a charity of ones choice will be appreciated. and Edith (Merrifield) Huffman. The family moved from Colorado to Grand Ledge, when Virginia was 7 years old. She attended Oneida Center School and Grand Ledge Public Schools and was former­ ly employed by the Furniture Factory in Grand Ledge. Virginia married Albert D. Spicer on February 2, 1940. Together they operated the family farm until his death in December of 1978. She had a passion for garJcniitfc, quilting and playing the piano, but her greatest pas­ sion was her family. She is survived by her four sons, Lawrence of Charlotte, Carrol of Bellevue. Jim (Cathy) of Mason. Harold of Nashville; four daugh­ ters. Beverly (Dieter) Kortman of Grand Rapids, Mary (Larry) Gattber of Charlotte, Delores (Alvah) Holmes of Eaton Rapids. Judy (Rick) Williams of Vermontville; 18 g>andchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sis­ ters-in-law, Frances Spicer of Grand Ledge. Lavem Spicer of Lansing; sister-in-law and brother-in-law. Bill and Joyce Verhoeven of Eagle; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband. Albert on December 18, 1978, infant daugh­ ter Josephine in August 1943, granddaughter, Virginia E Spicer in February 1969, her par­ ents and sister. Florence Koos in February 1994. Funeral services were held Monday, January 3. 2005 at the Peters and Murray Funeral Home,. Grand Ledge, with Rev. Richard Hand of the Grand Ledge Church of the Nazarene. officiating. Interment followed at Delta Center Cemetery. Delta Twp.. Eaton County. For those desiring, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. I____ Irene D. Slattery_________ | BATTLE CREEK - Irene D. Slattery, age 94. of Battle Creek, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday. December 28. 2004 at Thomapple Manor. Hastings. Mrs. Slattery was bom on January 4, 1910 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of William and Margaret (Luikens) Schultz. She was raised in Kalama/'xi and attended Kalamazoo Central School. She was married to Wayne Slattery, April 18. 1931 in Kalamazoo. She was employed at Dental Hygienist in Kalamazoo and Kellogg Company in Battle Creek. t She was a member of the First Congregational Church in Battle Creek. She was a member of the Y'S Minettes and Sweet Adelines. She was a homemaker, enjoyed her gar­ dening. and flowers. Mrs. Slattery was a loving, caring, devoted mother, always doing kind deeds for her fam­ ily and friends. She is survived by her sons. Robert (Carol) Slattery and William (Linda)-Slattery) and a daughter. Betty (Robert) Noffke. all of Battle Creek; seven grandchildren; many great grandchildren and one great great grandson; brother. William Schultz of Richland; sister. Eleanor Lee of Kalamazoo; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband. Wayne Slattery. December 30. 1973; two brothers. Bernard and Carl Schultz and a sis­ ter. Gertrude Gilman. Family memorial services are pending. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. SHERIDAN - Clarence L ^Mickey" Westbrook, age 68, of Sheridan, passed away Thursday. January 6, 2005, in Saginaw. Mickey was bom February 21, 1936 in Luther, to Valdy and Hattie (Hodges) V/estbrook. On November 23. 1962, be married Barbara Edwards in Hastings. Mickey enjoyed fishing, bunting, bowling, golfing, baseball, softball, and his family and friends. He worked at Hastings Manufacturing, was a Veteran of the United States Army, and lived in the Stanton/Sberidan area many yean. Mickey is survived by his wife. Barbara, and their children. Sheryl and Ray Haight of Stanwood. Mark and Marie Westbrook of Hastings. Cindy and Dan Cassidy of Big Rapids. David and Julie Westbrook of Stanton. Susan and Jim Sturtevant of Sidney, and Ted and Ursula Westbrook of Trenton, Ky.; 18 grandchildren and 13 great-grand­ children; brothers. Francis (Bcn**ie) Westbrook of BatK and Leslie Westbrook of Boyne City; sisters, Belvn Spires of Ohio, Esther Neyrceiyer of Hastings. Shirley (Lyle) Barkley of Boyne City »nd June Westbrook of Hastings. Mickey was prxeded in de.xth by his par­ ents; and brothers. Ivan. William. Bobby and Theodore. Memorial contribution envelopes will be available at the funeral home. The funeral service was held Monday, January 10. 2005 at the Barden Funeral Home. Stanton. ‘.’he burial and Honor Guard services were at the Fort Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek. Arrangements were by the Barden Funtral Home. Stanton. Kyomi Linai Culpepper - in loving memo­ ry of the blessing of September 10, 2004 when an angel graced our lives. Kyomi Linai Culpepper the only daughter of Meghann Leah Murphy and DionAnthony Culpepper passed over on January 7, 2005 at Devos Children's Hospital after a valiant battle with severe illness present at birth. Her afflictions consumed her kidneys and eventually led to other severe complica­ tions. Yet the little warrior fought for each day of her four-month Life to fill all that knew her with the sweetest joy. Kyomi is an angel’s whisper that kissed our lives with a special sacredness. Kyomi will be celebrated through the lives of al) her family and loved ones as a cherished reminder that miracles do happen. She is survived by her great great grand­ mother Gertrude Springer, great grandparents Don and Maxine Springer, grandparents Mike and Sue Murphy and Pauline and James Culpepper, uncles Micah, Chad, and Jamie Murphy, Shawn Hawthorne, and Cliff Bush; aunts Deanna Kinsley, Stacie Noel. Candace Culpepper, Michelle Brown, Carrie Lutzski. Shana Bush, Katie Hawthorne, Jesi Murphy. Maggie Murphy, and Amy Murphy; cousins Gracie, Mary McKinnley. Reagan. Patrick. George, Mary Kate, Brenagan, Evan, Emily, AJ. Casey, Leah. Collin, Adair, Austin-Michael, Payton Alexander, Mike, Angie. Rennie. Steven, and Charier. On behalf of the family we would like to send sincere and heart felt thanks to all those who prayed for Kyomi’s recovery and the contributions made to benefit the family. Your well wishes helped to hold us up and we thank you with al) of our hearts. The visiting service was held Monday, January 10, at Daniel’s Funeral Home in Nashville. The memorial service was held on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 at St. Rose of Lima Church in Hastings. Any contributions can be made to Children's Miracle Network. Arrangements were made by Daniel’s Funeral Home. Ralph V. DeWitt WICHITA FALLS. TEXAS - Ralph V. DeWitt of Wichita Falls, Texas, went to be with his Lord on Monday, January 10. 2005 at the age of 76. Memorial is pending. �[_________ George Hamaty_________ | HASTINGS - George Hamaty. who was almost 79 years old. of Hastings, died Sunday, January 9, 2005 at Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings. He was bom January 31. 1926 in Johnstown. Pa., the son of Fred and Mary (Michaels) Hamaty. George graduated from Marysville High School and went on to Western Michigan University where he graduated with a bache­ lor of science degree. He served in the Navy during World War II. George married Anne M. Cellner September 16.1956. They have been married for more than 48 years. His employment included working for the Kalamazoo Juvenile Court and then trans­ ferred to the Barry County Juvenile Court System, he also worked for Orchard Industries for several years, he then retired as vice president from Viking Corporation after 35 years. George was an active community leader, serving on the Hastings City Council, the Barry Community Hospice Board, he was an Eagle Scout as well as a Scout Leader. 50 years Hastings Country Club Member, avid golfer, enjoyed reading, fishing, playing cards, he was also the founder of the “ROMEO" Club. He is survived by his wife Anne Hamaty of Hastings; daughters. Kathy Hamaty of Stuart. Fla., Mary Hamaty of Hillsdale; one son. John (Julie) Hamaty of Birmingham; four grandchildren. Jack age 9. Geoige age 7, Tatum age 5 and Annie age 3. Respecting his wishes no visitation will be held. A private family service was held. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice. Barry County Commission on Aging, American Cancer Society or Hastings Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. | Roswell DeWitt Van Deusen DELTON - Roswell DeWitt Van Deusen passed away January 6, 2005 at his home in Delton. His family was by his side. He was bom June 17, 1918 in Moscow. Mich. He soon moved with his parents. Henry E. Van Deusen and Zepha M. (Haskell) Van Deusen to the house in Hillsdale that would become the family home. Van graduated from Hillsdale High School (1935) and enrolled at Michigan State, where he earned both a Bachelor (1941) and a Master's (1947) degree in zoology. While at MSU, he met and married Ruth Elinor Stone of Manistee. Eager to serve his country, he enlisted as a seaman in the U.S. Naval Reserve. After graduation from the U.S. Navy Reserve Midshipman's School in New York and train­ ing at the Submarine Chaser Training Center in Miami. he began active duty in October 1943 as a lieutenant aboard the newly com­ missioned USS Barber DE-161. After several crossings of the Atlantic and patrols against U-boats in the Strait of Gibraltar, his ship was transitioned to an APD and he sailed to the Pacific, where he and his shipmates fought in the battle of Okinawa, later becoming one of the first U.S. boats to enter the Tokyo harbor. After completing his graduate degree, he accepted a position at the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory in Solomons. Maryland as biologist-in-charge of the Maryland Department of Research and Education’s Natural Resource Inventory. He resigned as acting director of the Laboratory to return to Michigan in 1955 to become the director of Michigan State’s W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary at Hickory Comers, retiring in 1984. During his years at the Sanctuary, he became an internationally recognized expert on mute swan; and in retirement be was able to devote himself full-time to his swan­ breeding business. For many years. Van was an active member of Kiwanis. founding a chapter at Gull Lake. He was an ardent lifelong conservationist and educator; and a talented photographer. Van is survived by hi* wife, Ruth E. Van Deusen of Delton; bis daughters, Joan M. (Dennis) West of Moscow. Idaho; Dana C. (Karl) Smith, and their sons. David M. Smith (and his daughter Breanna Lattemer) and Andrew W. Smith of Delton; Kathryn M. Lee and her son David James Lee of Madison. Wisconsin; Laurie E. Van Deusen of Vicksburg; sons, David H. (Gretchen) Van Deusen and their daughter. Jessica R. Van Deusen of Hickory Comers; Brian K. Van Deusen and his sons. Preston S. and Blake D. Van Deusen of Gull Lake. He was preceded in death by his younger brother, William; and sister. Elizabeth; his daughter-m-law. Paula A. Van Deusen; and his grandson. Gordon P. Van Deusen. At his request, no funeral service will be he’d; a memorial celebration of life will fol­ low at a future time. If desired, donations can be directed to the R.D. Van Deusen Memorial Fund at Comerica Bank. 204 S. Webster. Augusta, Michigan 49012. The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home of Battle Creek, www.shaw funeralhome.com I__ Louise G. Odnywolska______| HASTINGS - Louise G. Odrzywolska. age 85. of Hastings, passed away on Tuesday. January 11. 2005 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Arrangements arc pending at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. CLARKSVILLE - Murray Kauffman, age 57. of Clarksville, formerly of Alto, passed away suddenly on Friday evening. January 7, 2005. Murray was bom on September 30, 1947 in Hastings, to Frank and Marguerite (Allerding) Kauffman. He had worked on his parent's farm for many years, and for the past several years had helped friends in the Clarksville area with whatever he could do. Murray loved the outdoors and caring for his animals. He will be greatly missed by the friends whose lives he touched. Murray is survived by his brother. Hillis and Jan Kauffman of Battle Creek; sister-in­ law, Inez Kauffman of Alto; brother-in-law. Bill Smith of Alto; several nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother. Thomas Kauffman; and sister, Virginia Smith. The funeral service was held on Tuesday. January 11 at the Calvary Grace Brethren Church. Burial was in Bowne Mennonite Cemetery. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Grace Brethren Church Missionary Fund, or the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were made by Koops Clarksville Memorial Chapel. Gerald Ross “Gerry" Dyer CASCADE TOWNSHIP - Gerald Ross -Gerry” Dyer, age 68. of Cascade Township, died January 7, 2005 after a 14 year battle with cancer. He was bom in New Rochelle, NY. Gerry graduated from Wesleyan University in Middletown. CT in 1958 and received his M.B.A. from Harvard Business School in 1964. He served his country in the U.S. Navy, (Explosive Ordinance Disposal) followed by the U.S. Naval Reserve, attaining the rank of Commander. Before coming to the Midwest in 1982, Gerry and his family spent 18 years in Mattapoisett, MA where he had his first sail­ boat Gerry was a member of the Forest Hills Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids. He retired from Hex Fab of Hastings, in 1998. He is survived by his wife, Janis "Posy” Dyer, his children, Ross and Sally Dyer and their children, Ryan Ross, Shelby Alyssa and Ethan Christopher of Steamboat Springs, CO. Eric and Janis Dyer and their children Samuel Doods and Noah Ross of Harvard, MA and his sister, Carol Wauters of Jackson Hole, WY. Gerry's passions were his family, especial­ ly the grandchildren, skiing and sailing. We will miss the indomitable spirit and joy for living. The memorial service were held on Wednesday in Forest Hills Presbyterian Church. 7595 Cascade Rd., SE in Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions made to either Hospice of Michigan or the National Parks and Conservation Assn, would be appreciat­ ed. The family is being served by Metcalf and Jonkhoff Funeral Service. I___ Rebecca Sue Reid________ | LUTHER - Rebecca Sue Reid of Luther died Saturday, January 8. 2005 at her home. She was 54 years old. She was bom on September 4, 1950 to Edson and Marvia (Carney) Treadwell of Battle Creek She married Richard C. Reid on October 26,1968 in Battle Creek. Mrs. Reid was a lab technician at the Baldwin Health Care Center for eight years, and also worked at the String Line Factory for 20 years. She was a member of The Cadillac Seventh Day Adventist Church. She enjoyed sewing, computers, flowers, and put­ ting together photo albums. She loved pulling jokes on people, espe­ cially her twin, loved life in general and had a huge butterfly collection. She is survived by her husband, Richard Clare Reid of Luther, and children, Marrie (Charles) Bulson of White Cloud and Keith Reid of White Cloud, as well as three grand­ children, Ricky and Anna Hayes of White Cloud and River Reid of Luther, siblings, David (Rosana) Potter of Kalamazoo, Arthur (Jennie) Potter of Battle Creek, Kathy (Fred) Fuhr of Charlotte; a twin sister. Rozanna (Fred) Gunderman of Bristol and Alice (Jim) Pickett of Dowling. She was preceded by her parents, as well as a grandmother. Evay Martin, and a brother. Arnold Potter. Services for Mrs. Reid will be held on Friday, January 14, 2005 at 2 p.m. at the Hitesman-Holdship Funeral Home in Cadillac. Reverend Robert Quillin officiat­ ing. Visitation will take place from 1p.m. until the time of service on Friday. Burial will be in the Luther Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Seventh Day Adventist Northview School. The family would like to thank Hospice of Michigan, Cadillac Chapter, for the care given to their family. Arrangements were made by HitesmanHoldship Funeral Home, Cadillac. Mr. Richard Huss, age 70. of Dowling, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2005 peacefully at his home. Richard was bom in LaPorte, Ind. on January 15, 1934. He was the son of the late Charles and Victoria (Jones) Huss. He spent his early childhood years in the Muskegon area, until the family relocated to the Vermontville area where he finished his schooling. In 1953, Richard married Joyce (McClurkin) Huss in Hastings. Shortly after being married, the couple moved to the Nashville area where they raised their fami­ ly. They spent their lives together in Nashville and were married 46 years when Joyce passed away in 1999. Richard was employed as a foundry supervisor at Johnson Iron Industries for over 30 years. He worked at Johnson Iron until the foundry closed in 1983. He was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge. Richard is survived by his daughters. Julia (Harold) Hill, Kathryn (Shon) Harwood, Cynthia (Shane) Wright; his sisters. Betty Smith, Louella (Ron) Faulkner, Marge Shaw; brothers. William (Jean) Huss, Fred Huss, Vernon (Kathleen) Bollinger, his grandchil­ dren, Jodi (Chris) Piper. Jennifer Lepper, Richard (Kelly) Harwood, John Harwood, and Eric Wright-Dorosk. He is also survived by great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Joyce; a brother, Steve Huss; and his sis­ ter, Eilene Saunders . Funeral services were held at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville on Saturday. January 8.2005. Pastor Steve Olmstead offi­ ciated. Interment took place at the Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions can be made to Barry Community Hospice. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. KALAMAZOO - Arthur Wayne Heck, age 86. of Delton, formerly of Willard, Ohio, passed away January 5. 2005 in Kalamazoo. Mr. Heck was bom November 5, 1918 in Bucyrus. Ohio, the son of Howard and Hazel (Conrod) Heck. A resident of the Delton area since 1989. Mr. Heck was the owner of Heck Hying Service, a crop dusting business. He is survived by his wife. Phyllis, whom he married on May 13. 1978; a daughter. Trisha (Paul) Aichholz of Illinois; a grand­ daughter, Melissa (Ed) Hansen of Virginia; three grandsons. Ttm Aichholz of Alaska, Ryan (Melinda) Aichholz of Illinois, Drew Aichholz; two great-grandchildren. Jenelle and Helen Ruth Hansen; stepsons. Michael (Sherry) Callen and Terry (Penny) Callen; four step-grandchildren. Dan. Joe, Colleen and Sarah Callen; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Merribel in 1976; a son. Arthur Heck Jr. in 1970; a granddaughter, Alane Aichholz on October 27, 2003 and a sister, Vivian. * Funeral services were conducted Monday. January 10. 2005 in Willard. Ohio. Memorial contributions to a charity of one's choice will be appreciated. Arrangements were by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Sharon Lee (Karrar) Miller, bom November 19. 1941, went home on January 10. 2005. Raised in the l-akc Odessa area, Sharon enjoyed mushroom hunting, hobbies and crafts, collecting hummingbirds, and made wonderful personalized cards. Sharon is survived by her husband, Ronald Allen Miller; father. Vernon Karrar; brothers, Richard (Loma) Karrar, Paul (Anne) Karrar, and Stephen (Sheri) Karrar, children, Cheryl (Steven) Eaton, Andrew (Jean) Begerow, Suzan (Lonnie) Miller, and Renee (Mark) England; 13 grandchildren; five great grand­ children; several aunts and uncles and other relatives; and her dog. Patches. She was preceded in death by her mother, Helen Karrar. infant son. Vernon; and an infant sister. May she rest in peace and be remembered throughout the ages. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday. January 13, 2005 at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Clarksville Cemetery. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s favorite charity. Arrangements Funeral Chapel. were made by Koops Cass-Kopka engaged HASTINGS - Blaine D. Hicks, age 86, of Hastings, beloved husband, father, grandfa­ ther. and great grandfather, went to be with his Lord on Saturday. January 8, 2005 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Blaine was bom November 10. 1918 in Lansing, the son of Frank and Mertie (Dunham) Hicks. He was raised in the Detroit and Newaygo areas and graduated from Mackenzie High School in Detroit. He also attended Ford Trade School for electrical training. He was married to Eileen E. Baughman on May 6, 1939 at the Grandale Presbyterian Church in Detroit Blaine lived in Northville, area for 37 years before moving to the Brighton area. He resided in Brighton for 10 years before com­ ing to the Hastings area in 1990. He retired after 25 years from the Ford Motor Company at age 62, and was an electrical contractor and inspector for Salem Township near Ann Arbor. He loved nature and enjoyed fishing, hunting and bird watching. In his later years, he enjoyed socializing at the Hastings Big Boy, Kmart, local hardware stores and Pennock Hospital. He had a unique sense of humor and great love of life. He will be missed by all those that knew him. He is survived by his caring, loving wife of 65 years. Eileen Hicks; Lary and Sue (Hicks) Snow of Plainwell; Stan and Linda Hicks of Phoenix. AZ. and Frank Hicks Sr. of Middleville; 19 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; two sisters. Olive (Dempsey) Rougeot of California, and Erma Brownlee of Wyandotte; brother Lynn Hicks of Kalkaska. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mertie Hicks; daughter. Linda; granddaughter Amber; sister, Doris Crowell; and two brothers. Floyd and Lyle Hicks. Memorial services will be held Saturday. January 15. 2005 at 2 p.m. at the Free Methodist Church in Hastings. Pastor Dan Graybill, officiating. A luncheon will follow the memorial service at the Free Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Barry County Hospice or a charity of one's choice in lieu of flowers. In keeping with his wishes, he will be cre­ mated and his ashes will be interred at the columbarium at the Chilson Hills Church in Brighton. MI. I____ Lila Helrigel___________ ! NASHVILLE - Mrs. Lila Helrigel. age 77. of Thomapple Lake Road. Nashville, died Tuesday. January 11, 2005 at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Michael and Laurie Cass of 11720 S. M-66 Hwy., Bellevue, announce the engagement of their daughter, Katie Elizabeth Cass, to Jason Andrew Kopka. son of James and Susan Kopka of 10360 Kalamo Hwy., Nashville, on Friday. December 17, 2004. Jason is a graduate of Salt and Light Academy and is employed by Community Action Agency in Battle Creek. Katie is currently completing her senior year at Michael's Academy with graduation planned for May. 2005. She is employed by Carl's Supermarket, Nashville, and Wendy’s in Battle Creek. The wedding will take place at Bedford Bible Church. Bedford, Saturday, September 17. 2005. Noshes observe golden anniversary Ronald and Suzanne (Lewis) Nash were married on January 16, 1955 in Cloverdale, Mich. They have three children - Julie Keech (Kevin Ballard). Daniel Nash (Amy Temby), Tammy and Brad Daniels. They have six grandchildren - Brent and Kristen Keech, Danielle and Dustin Nash. Andy and Lindsey Daniels. A family dinner is planned. Any cards send to: 2998 Sisson Road, Freeport. Michigan 49325. Pearl Lowell celebrates 100th birthday On January 16. 2005. Pearl turns 100. Pearl was married to Loyal Lowell with children Laurence. Robert and Marlene. She has six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Stay informed on local events... Subscribe to The BANNER! Call... 945-9554 Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway Hastings. MI 49058 �Page 8 - Thureday. January 13. 2005 - The Hastings Banner ^nnie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet al 7:30 tonight (Thursday. Jan. 13) at Lake Manor. This is a "Show and Tell" meeting. Bring an item or two of interest, preferably historic. The new building is rapid­ ly coming into usable shape. The furnaces are in the building, plumbing is roughed In. win­ dow casings were being installed last week and all the partitions are in place. There is one overhead door at the rear so a vehicle can be driven inside. A front corner room is for the county genealogical society. Another room will bouse souvenirs of Lake Odessa High School. There will be storage for the hundreds of items donated In years past and there W’ll be a kitchen. Two furnaces will provide heal for the separate areas that can be closed off. There will be space for meetings in the from lobby. Programs are arranged for coming meetings with Carol Raiser. David Hess and the Charlton Park manager. George W. Shannon, coming to speak. The Sebewa Center United Methodist Church is holding a pancake supper Saturday Jan. 15. from 5 to 7 p.m. Other Items on the menu are sausage, fried potatoes, applesauce and beverages. The funeral mass for Benita (Mrs. Lawrence) Smith of Lansing will be held at I p.m. Saturday. Jan. 22. at St. Edwards' church. Bennie was the mother of five chil­ dren who grew up here, is did two earlier generations of the Smith family. She had lived in California several years until she grew up. was educated at Lansing schools and Michigan Stale University, where she met her (late) husband. Smith Bros. Elevators was the family enterprise for nearly 100 years. Ionia Hospice will be host for a grief sup­ port group for all community members from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Central United Methodist Church. starting Wednesday Jan. 19. with monthly sessions to follow. One notable event a week ago was of interest to the many REA customers in the area. There is to be an open house to celebrate the firm’s use of a new facility of Tri-County Electric Co-operative in Portland Township to be held Jan. 14. The new building will replace one destroyed by fire a year ago. The new facility covers 18.000 square feet with a larg­ er heated garage oft ire training area and space for growth, in the intervening year the linemen had to work from a trailer with equipment that was often covered with ice. Now the entire fleet will be housed inside, which will give a quicker response to cus­ tomers. The open house is from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday. There will be photo displays of the January 2004 fire and the construction phases.Six fire departments fought the January blaze a year ago. Homeworks Tri-County Electric Co-op provides electric service to nearly 25.000 cus­ tomers. propane gas to 3.000 customers and DlrectTV service to 6,5000 customers. The approximate cost of the new center is $1.5 million. Nearby Portland is having an open house for their greatly expanded library. Built in 1905 with funding from the Carnegie Foundation, it has remained a community jewel in appearance and function for nearly a century, but the facilities greatly needed expansion to accommodate the growth. Two new fireplaces, new steps, a ramp, scenic views of the Grand River from die windows of the expansion and updating of heating and mechanical facets of the building are all being celebrated. They have used the ■sale’ of shelves for $100 each to raise some of the funds. Construction is due to be completed in April with opening for service In mid-May. The library now is operating from rooms in City Hall. Portland had microfilm readers long before other libraries of the county or the area had such facilities. An old clipping from June 1930 stars that the newly completed census snowed Charlotte had a gain since 1920 and the pop­ ulation count for this Eaton county seal was 5,307. Hastings likewise showed a gain, and its new count was 5.274. In the ten-year inter­ val. Charlotte showed 39 more in growth than did Hastings. They must have been very close in 1920. The Ionia County Genealogies'. Society met last Saturday with 27 present. Pat Cerrigan of Holt Has the registrar. Some his­ torical groups in the county do not meet durinf the winter months so there were less ambassador reports. The ICGS now has a local post office box. so this becomes the offi­ cial address of the society. The society Is looking forward to completion of the freight house behind the depot. This will enable soci­ ety officers to move Items and shelves full of materials from their homes Into the new building. It is being outfitted with phone lines and electrical outlets to accomodate computer use. A new overhead projector has been pur­ chased for use meetings. Speaker of the day was member John Waite with his program called The Mark of a Man.” His handout gave examples of writing styles from ages past with a symbol to indi­ cate a double letter, unusual abbreviations and ocher variations from today's penmanship. He had examples he has gleaned from documents and from autograph books, book fly leaves, and social security applications. Here is a new field foi a collector. Find and save copies of signatures of all your ancestors. One birthday book he showed had the signatures of each of the persons whose birthdays were listed. Some people signed with an “X," and even those had varying styles. Ann Fahey of Hubbardston and Genny Read of Palo provid­ ed refreshments. TAC’s winter classes to start later this month The Thomapple Arts Council has a sched­ ule of classes that might help children and adults escape the winter blahs, learn new skills and have fun. Classes will be held in Hastings at the Arts Council Art Gallery at 117 State St. with oth­ ers scheduled at the Delton Public Library. For more information or to register for class­ es. call the TAC at 945-2002 Chess class is scheduled Wednesdays. Jan. 26. Feb. 2. 9. 16 and 23 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 8 p.m.. with instructor John Crane, a member of the U. S. chess Federation. Michigan Chess Association. Hastings Chess Club, coach and sponsor of the Lakewoco Middle School Chess Club. Tnis class is for students of all ability lev­ els. from beginners who may not know all the rules to advanced players with ratings up to 1800. The course will include an explanation of all the rules, opening theory, middle game strategies, end game techniques and opportu­ nities to play against other students in the class. By the end of the class, students will be prepared to participate in USCF rated tourna­ ments if they desire. Calligraphy in Painting is for all ages, it is offered Thursday mornings. Jan. 20 and 27 and Feb. 3.10 and 17 from 10 a.m. until noon with instructor Insoon Felch. This-class combines Chinese folk art paint­ ing and Chinese calligraphy. Students will have the opportunity to paint the landscape, bamboo, flowers, flora, and fauna, present in the landscape of the orient A materials list will be provided. A five-week watercolor class for adults will be held Tuesday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. beginning Jan. 18. The class for students in seventh grade through high school will be taught on Tuesday afternoons from 4 to 6 p.m. beginning Jan. 25. This class, taught by Kathleen Crane, is for beginners as well as those with experience. A Delton Kellogg Schools/URS Corporation . • Is requesting bids for Technology ’ Infrastructure and Network Electronics. Bid Documents may be obtained and/or reviewed by contacting the URS Corporation Plan Desk (616-574-8506) at 3950 Sparks Drive SE. Grand Rapids. Ml 49d46 after 3 XX) p.m. on Thursday. January 6.2005. There will be a-pian deposit of $25.00 (checks only) for the Bid Set, which is fully refundable when drawings and project manual are returned within ten (10) days after bid date A separate shipping and handling fee of $20.00 (checks only) per set of Bidding Documents will be charged lo Bidders who request that Bidding Documents be mailed to them for bidding pur­ poses. There will be a non-mandUory Pre-Bid Meeting held on Thursday. January 13. 2005 at 1XX) p.m. local time in the Technology Director's Office in the Middle School. Should Delton-KeUogg Schools have a ‘snow day* on January 13. 2005; the Pre-Bid Meeting will be moved to Friday, January 14, 2005 at 1XX) p.m. Saafed bids win be received no later than 3 00 p.m. local time on Thursday. January 27, 2005 at Deltoi Kellogg Schools. 327 N. Grove St, Delton. Ml 49046. attention Jack Schutte. Al envelopes must bs sealed and clearly marked with "Technology Infrastructure and Network Electronics Bid', as well as the bidder's name Bids win not be accepted after 3XX) p.m. Bids win be pubfcciy opened and read aloud at 3:10 p.m. Questions pertaining Io the bid package should be directed to Brent F inner (616-574-8347). 005372*3 variety of techniques will be taught. Demonstrations and one-on-one teaching will allow students to work al their own pace. A material list will be provided on the first day. Visual Art: Drawing and Painting for stu­ dents in second through fifth grades will be taught in Hastings on_Thursdays Jan. 27. Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. It will also be taught at the Delton District Library Wednesdays, Jan. 26 and Feb. 2.9.16 and 23 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Instructor R. M. (Bob) Brandt incorporates the various techniques of drawing, shading and depth perspective. Students will finish the class by applying die different techniques into painting. New school vote dates to change filing deadline A new election consolidation law now in Michigan requires anyone interested in run­ ning for a seat on a local school board to file by Tuesday, Feb. 8. Thai’s a full two months earlier than in the past, says the- Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB). The MASB’s annual guide to school elec­ tions details all the changes under the new law and explains all the requirements to get on the ballot. For decades, school elections have been held on a Monday in mid-June with filing deadlines in April. Now. most local board of education elections will occur May 3. This year’s early filing deadline requires prompt action by candidates to qualify for a spot on the ballot, according to MASB. Key deadline dales for citizens to file their forms are: • Tuesday, Feb. 8, at 4 p.m. — Nomuiatiu? petitions and affidavits of identity due. (A $100 nonrefundable fee may be filed in lieu of a petition.) • Friday. Rib. 11. at 4 p.m. — Deadline for a written withdrawal. • Friday. April 29. at 4 p.m. — Deadline for write-in candidates to file intent Under the new law. candidates must file their petitions with either their city or town­ ship clerk, or with the county clerk. According to the MASB's 2005 "Candidates Guide to School Board Elections." where they file depends on what their school district boundaries arc. The guide says, "For a school district whose entire territory lies within a single city or township, the city or township clerk will be the school district filing official. For a school district that has territory in more than one city or township, the county clerk of the county in which the largest number of regis­ tered school district voters reside will be the school district filing official." Key deadlines for Intermediate School District (ISD, board elections and campaign finance rules also are spelled out. Not all school elections will occur in May. Some boards have adopted Nov. 8 for their elec­ tions in 2005. For more information, contact the local school district’s administration office. Bliss is baloney Dear Annie: When I married ’Manila.' a single mother, I joked about finally getting the son and daughter I've always wanted. About three years into our marriage, my 'son" appeared in the form of a 30-year-old snx-ker who stinks from his cigarettes and whatever cologne he uses as a substitute for bathing. Martha asked me to let "Mitchell” stay until he got back or. his feet, and I assumed she meant a few months. We now arc running a filthy flophouse so Mitchell can save on rent, buy gadgets for his motorcycle and feed his expensive nicotine addiction. He sleeps most of the day and parties at night, often bringing home some woman or other to share his bed. He is rude to everyone. We subsidize Mitchell's never-ending cell phone calls, cigarettes, women and hobbies by giving him room and board. He does buy most of his own food, but I resent being his scullery maid and garbage man. Now Martha wants to sell the house and move closer to her daughter. Meanwhile. I finally have a job I love and don't want to move. I know 1 owe Martha plenty, but iatelj, our marriage consists of eating in front of the television. To make things worse, Martha neglects her health, is badly overweight, has terrible halitosis from poor oral hygiene, and I have only a vague memory of sex. Martha says Mitchell is moving in with his latest lover, but the move better come with a 'no return' policy. Thanks for letting me vent. - At Wits’ End in North Carolina Dear Al Wits' End: Glad to lend an ear, but it doesn't seem enough. Please consider mar­ riage counseling. You have mentioned sever­ al problems that need extensive and ongoing work. If Martha won't go with you for coun­ seling. go without her. Your situation sounds depressing. World is an ashtray Dear Annie: I have never been one to deny anyone the right to smoke, as long as it does­ n't interfere with my right to" breathe. However, upon my return from a recent vaca­ tion at the beautiful beaches of Georgia. I'm prompted to ask smokers a question: What makes you think the world is your ashtray? Why do so many smokers throw their lit cigarettes out of car windows or flick them onto the ground? Do they think someone walks behind them to clean up these little treasures? Do they think cigarette butts are biodegradable? (They are NOT.) It's a crime to be in a beautiful spot like those beaches on Jekyll Island and come across cigarette butts in the sand. I would love to hear from your readers why they think it’s acceptable to toss their butts away in this manner. -- Louisville, Ky. Dear Louisville: Most smokers try very hard to be considerate of others and respect­ ful toward the environment, but there are always a few who don't care or don't think. If wc hear from any of them, we'll let you know. Thoughtful gifts Dear Annie: You have printed several let­ ters from people complaining about the cost of gifts. One need not spend a lot of money to give a meaningful present. One of the most precious wedding gifts I received was a jar with mementos from our wedding - a piece of the monogrammed nap­ kin. my husband's boutonniere, a flower from the bouquet, the cork from the champagne bottle. Another friend matted and framed our invitation. It still hangs on out wall. My sister’s favorite graduation gift was a handmade cookbook with recipes gathered from family and friends. Inexpensive photo frames become valued heirlooms when filled with a meaningful picture, and heartfelt let­ ters are always appreciated. Have we forgot­ ten it's the thought that counts? Anyone who complains that a gift was "cheap” lacks man­ ners. -- Thankful in Texas Dear Texas: Absolutely. And thank you for making some wonderful and thoughtful sug­ gestions for those who want to give some­ thing truly special. Race non-issue Dear Annie: My husband and 1 have been married eight years and have tried to conceive a child with no success, so we decided to adopt a child of another race. This isn't i problem for my husband, me. my parents o' the community in which we live. However, some members of my extended family have shown themselves to be racist. When the time comes for the child to move into our home, and if there is a baby shower, hew do 1 deal with breaking the news to these relatives that the child is of another race? Lots of Love in Ohio Dear Ohio: You don't have to 'break the news." We assume they Ml figure it out if they see the child, and if they don't see the baby, you can send them a photograph announcing the adoption. You do not need to address the child's race any nv*t uian you would make an issue of the color of the baby's eyes. If the relative-, make derogatory com­ ments, remind them that this is your child and insist that they behave themselves. Friends in divorce Dear Annie: I just read the letter from "Need Advice to Give Advice’ in the Indianapolis Star, who asked i«w to help a friend going through a divorce. Here are some words of wisdom from a divorce lawyer of 21 years: 1. Don't badmouth the spouse The couple may reconcile, in which case things will be awkward for you. Saying he's a b;g jerk does­ n't necessarily make her feel better. It just says she had lousy judgment in choosing him in the first place or that she's stupid for still caring about him. 2. Do offer her opportunities to do fun things that make her smile and will Lift her spirits. An invitation to do something on a Saturday night, when she may be feeling especially lonely, can be priceless. 3. Do include her in couples' activities. Lots of singles report feeling quite abandoned by their married friends. 4. Do be alert for signs of depression weight gain or loss, lack of energy. failure u. keef) her residence clean and ordefty. sleeping a lot. etc. Gently recommend she see her doc­ tor. and ask about short-term medication and/or counseling. Lots of healthy people experience situational depression when going through a divorce. 5. Do be sensitive to the unique needs of a newly single parent. Sometimes just finding time to get a haircut can be hard. Volunteer to baby-sit for a few hours. 6. Don't offer her legal or accounting advice, but do be alert lo financial needs. A gift certificate for a cleaning service, a mani­ cure or a restaurant can be welcome. And finally, this advice applies to men as well. They may not show it as much on the surface, but they suffer, too. Men need the support of their friends. I hope this helps your readers. - D.F. in Indiana Dear D.F.: Thank you for providing some good suggestions for those who wonder how­ to behave during a friend's divorce. You have helped someone today. Sensible gifts Dear Annie: May I give your readers an idea for gifts for children? When my children were small and received money. I immediate­ ly purchased U.S. Savings Bonds and coin sets from the U.S. Mint With the high cost of education, this money will come in handy if and when they decide to go to school, or if they need a car, insurance or a home. By the time my children reach the age of 20. that $25 toy will be long gone, but that savings bond will have grown to help with finances. — Kentucky Parent Dear Parent: Bonds are very sensible gifts, but of course, most people prefer to give (and most children prefer to receive) more exciting presents. But you are right about one thing -­ when those children reach adulthood and dis­ cover those bonds, they will be thrilled. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Many Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your ■ questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net. or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and readfeatures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at h-h-w.cre­ ators.com. COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE, INC. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 13. 2005 — Page 9 tftom TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Financial FOCUS White Rose gas station Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. Think About Estate Planning "Check List" You may think it's too soon to do estate planning. Yet. none of us can predict the future - so you'll want to be prepared for any­ thing. Where do you begin? Consider developing an estate planning "check list." Here's one to consider. ___ Assemble your estate-planning team Your estate-planning team can include an investment professional an attorney, a tax professional, an insurance consultant, and you. Use this team to help you complete the following steps. ___ Identify your objectives Your first step is to set out some broad goals, such as these: • Distribute assets fairly to your family By Joyce Weinbrrcht The White Rose gas station at the comer of Main Street and Washington Street in Nashville was a landmark for many years. James A. Eddy opened the station in 1926 and the White Rose Gas trademark, on an eight-foot sign, was a boy in checkerboard knickers holding a slate. On the slate witti­ cisms were printed. They said things like. 'Needed - a little chatter oil for the back seat driver” and "The cause of most accidents is the Loose Nut behind the wheel." James A. Eddy came to Barry County from Saranac in Ionia County in 1919 where he and his wife Lena Haines Eddy raised their family of four children, two boys and two girts on a farm east of Morgan and what is now known as Thomapple Lake Road. The children were Arthur known as ”DufT\ Harold, known as ”Pat”, Grace and Gladys. The older three were bom in Ionia County. Gladys was bom after the family moved to Barry County. Before opening the White Rose gas station. Jim Eddy hauled milk for Artic Ice Cream of Hastings and farmed. The children attended Morgan School and then went on to high school. The gas station was a family affair, open around the clock. Arthur, known as ‘Duff’ was the mechanic until his father died in 1935. The Eddys transported their own gasoline and En-Ar-Co motor oil from B-ttle Creek, in a tank truck which they owned. They also sold milk and butter from the Flannigan Dairy which was located on the road now known as Coats Grove Road, and from the Nashville Creamery. The milk and butter were kept fresh in an ice box, with the ice being delivered by John Miller in a horse drawn wagon. Gasoline sold for 19.7 cents and Ethyl gas was 22.7 cents Arthur “Duff” Eddy married Therma Jarrad of Maple Grove in 1927. After he left the White Rose gas station, he became an engi­ neer for Michigan Central Railroad. Source: Barry County History, 1985; Castleton Township. A Greet Bang for Your Buck!! Englerth Construction wishes to share with Grandview Foot and Ankle is announcing that Dr. Uebele is now accepting patients in the Hastings location. Please call common ones: • Will - Insures that your assets transfer in the manner that you choose. • Revocable living trust - Assists in distrib­ uting assets to beneficiaries, protecting assets, carrying out your wishes if you become inca­ pacitated and minimizing estate taxes. STOCKS The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT&T SBC Communications Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca Cola DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Exxon-Mobil Family Dollar First Financial Bancorp Fort General Motors IBM JCPenney Johnson & Johnson KeBogg’s Company Kmart McDonalds Sears Sc-mco Energy Spartan Motors TCF Financial Pfizer Inc. Wai Mart Gold Silvor Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 1854 24.65 49.15 1050 41.16 4652 47.70 49.85 30.93 1750 14.43 38.45 95.00 4052 6258 44.16 93.44 31.10 49.73 522 11.80 31.15 26.15 5359 ■1.44 -1.70 +24 +.18 -.04 -6.91 -.88 •1.07 -.18 -.15 +.02 -30 +37 $42225 $8.61 -$5.40 +$20 10,55622 15B -9456 -200M ♦21 -.67 -133 •25 +20 -.90 -.69 +.10 +.76 +56 -23 nicatc ____ Estimate estate taxes Your taxable estate consists of the value of your gross estate - including your savings, investments, real estate, insurance policies, retirement plans, etc - less any deductions. In 2005. you can pass along up lo $15 million of your estate, free of federal estate taxes, to your heirs This estate tax exclusion rises gradually over the next several years. ___ Explore ways to reduce estate taxes Here are a few widely used strategies for lowering estate taxes: • Gifting - You can give up to $11,000 per year, to as many people as you choose, free of gift taxes. • Establish 'bypass tni«'- - When created, your assets will "detnur" past your surviving spouse's taxable .-state - so you may protect up to $3 million in assets ($15 million each in estate tax exclusions) from estate taxes. This tiger', will rise as the exclusion increas­ es. • Create 'irrevocable life insurance trust' ■ By putting your life insurance policies into an irrevocable trust, you can avoid estate taxes on the proceeds - which could be a consider­ able pan of your taxable estate. ___ Appoint a qualified individual or profes­ sional to manage your estate You'll need to choose someone who will have the experience, knowledge, tine and desire to carry our your wishes and handle your financial affairs. Get started soon In a real sense, your estate plan sums ur the most important chapters in your life - and youll want this story to have a happy erding. So, start the estate planning process soon. This entire site Copyright C 2004 Edward Jones • “At Pennock, Professional Care is More Than a Promise.” Open House you an opportunity to go through this newly constructed 3 bd. 2 bath, distinct cape cod home. This home with its unique amenities at 420 L Center Street. Hastings, can be viewed Saturday. 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Send them To The Hastings BANNER subscribe, call us at...269-945-9554 �Page 10 - Thursday. January 13. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Grand Ledge wins Lamb by 38 points over Vikes by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Vikings expected to be in a battle for second place on Saturday at Ute L.H. Lamb Tournament in Hastings. They were. and they earned it. Lakewood edged out Petoskey for the sec­ ond spot, as state ranked teams finished onetwo-three on the day. Class A contender Grand Ledge topped the field with 184 points. Lakewood was second with 146. and Petoskey third with 141. Hastings finished fourth in the nine-team tourney, with 126 team points. “We*knew Grand Ledge was going to win it," said Lakewood coach Bob Veitch. **At least, I did. just because of the way an indi­ vidual tournament works and who gets into the finals. They are more of an individual type team, we're right in the middle. Kind of both." Three Vikings won their weight classes, and two shared the trophy for uic day's top wrestler. as voted by the coaches. Eddie Phillips and Alan O’Donnell shared that honor. R J. Morgan was the lone Saxon champion, he won the 103-pound weight class. After tak­ ing pins in less than a minute in his first two bouts, he took the title after the two wrestlers in the other semifinal were both disqualified. “I would have liked to have finished third," said Saxon head coach Mike Goggins, "but I was happy with our performance. We had three ranked teams here and they all placed ahead of us.” Behind the top four teams Saturday were Cedar Springs with 76 points. Pine River 74.5, Constantine 61, Ionia 50.5, and Charlotte 7. “We had some new teams here this year in Constantine, which is a quality program, and Pine River is a quality program. It’s good wrestling against teams like that." said Goggins. “The 215-pound weight class, there wasn't a kid with a losing record in it." At 215 pounds. O'Donnell needed only a total of 1:20 to pin his fust two opponents. He had to go the full six minutes with Cedar Springs’ Ryan Case in the championship, but from Grand Ledge in the championship. Johnson pinned Kettle in 1:23. Hastings had three wrestlers work their way through the consolation bracket to earn third place medals. Jeff Allen at 125. Steve Case at 140. and Lee Selby at 145. Tyler Heath was fourth in the 130-pound weight class. • Lakewood’s Josh Clark at 103 and Leiby each finished third. Gregory at 112 and Scott Blocher at 125 earned fourth place medals for the Vikes. Hastings will wrestle their first O-K Gold Conference meet of the season tonight at home against Wayland, then Saturday will be part of a tournament at Lowell. On Thursday, the Lakewood Vikings earned a victory in their first CAAC-3 match of the year, by topping Haslett’s Vikings 63-9. "It’s a rebuilding year for Haslett." said Veitch. •They’re a young team. It was g<xxl for us to comeback for the first night after break with a win like that." This get tougher in the CAAC for the Vikings from Lakewood this week. They host Fowlerville Thursday in a match Veitch expects to play a big part in the final confer­ ence outcome. On Saturday, the Vikings head to the Michigan Duals in Bay City. scored a 14-5 major decision for the title. Phillips won the 171-pound weight class with a first round pin. a major decision in the semifinals, and a convincing 6-2 decision over Ionia's Marty Geldhof in the champi­ onship finals. Lake wood's other champ. Cody Dupont, won his way through the 275-pound weight class with a fall in the first round, a second round major decision, and a 7-4 score against Grand Ledge’s Joe Nelson in the finals. Lakewood also had two wrestlers finish second, two finish in third place, and two in fourth. Hastings finished the day with eight total medalists. Hastings' Jeremy Redman lost for only the Hastings’ Jeremy Redman right, works to hold down Grand Ledge's Kyle Gwilt in the 119-pound championship match at Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) second time this season when he was pinned by Grand Ledge's Kyle Gwilt 3:13 into the 119-pound championship final. Redman was one of three Saxons to finish in second place. He pinned Pine River’s Eric Rasmussen and Lakewood's Mike Leiby to rbach the final. Rusty Burgdorf won his way through the 112-pound bracket, before going down to Pine River’s Seth Noonan in overtime, 8-6. Like his teammate Redman. Burgdorf pinned his first two opponents. Ionia's Charles Peterson and Lakewood’s Michael Gregory. The Saxons’ Ashtin King pinned his open­ ing round opponent from Charlotte. Matt Berger, then topped Petoskey’s Reagan Drebenstedt to reach the 160-pound final. There he was topped 15-1 by Brad Johnson, a state medalist from Grand Ledge. The Vikings were solid at the top of the line-up again, with Adam Fyan finishing sec­ Lakewood’s Alan O’Donnell, left, pushes Cedar Springs’ Ryan Case around the mat during his 14-5 major decision in the 215-pound championship final Saturday in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ond at 189. He scored a pin in the first round, then an 8-2 decision in the semi’s, before a late reversal by Petoskey’s Joe Haggerty gave the Northman a 6-4 decision in the finals. Josh Kettle at 145 also had a pin and a deci­ sion pave his path to the finals. There he lost to an outstanding wrestler. Brandon Johnson. Consistency is only good if it is consistently good Coaches that win say it. Coaches that lose say it. I’ve probably heard it more than any other phrase since I’ve been doing this job. Coaches have a lot of things they could wish for. More height wouldn't hurl a boys' or girls' basketball team, or a volleyball team. More speed would be good in almost any sport. More patience would help a lot of times. Coaches could say that their teams need to work harder, or be smarter. They do say all those things, but more than anything else it seems that they ask for their teams to be more consistent. Consistency. That’s a great thing if you’re doing everything right and winning. Consistency can go both ways though. Who wants a team that’s consistently bad? Nobody. Not to pick on the Panthers, but Delton’s varsity boys' basketball team is going through some kind of a funk here in the early going. It can’t be my fault, but the times I have gone to see them, they’ve been mere than a little off. It’s not that their shooting has been a little off, or their passing, or their defense. It is that their whole attitude seems to be off a bit. Sometimes it doesn’t even look like they want to be playing out there. I’ve seen flashes of them wanting to play, and they’re a pretty good team. The second half the/ played against Hastings at the start of the season was great, not just because Nathan Farrell was on one of his amazing hot streaks from outside. The whole team came out in the second half and looked like they actually liked playing basketball. A couch wants consistency. A coach wants his/her team to consistently play like that. Delton lost four more games and won one before I saw them again. It was last Friday night at Galesburg-Augusta. Once again, it didn't look like they even enjoyed the game of basketball. Farrell was shooting the light’s out again, but when that dried up after the first quarter, the Panthers were done. They came out in the second half looking like they were going to play, and it only last­ ed a couple of minutes. DK coach Mike Mohn always says that he likes to see his kids "flying" around the court. Those arc my favorite kids to watch, sometimes its hard for me to figure out why their enthusiasm isn’t a little more contagious. In :he two games I’ve seen, Andrew Ouding has been a great spark for the Panthers. Ryan Weesie does the same thing for Thomapple Kellogg. They just run their tails off on defense, no matter what the score is. they fight for rebounds and get some that they shouldn't have gotten. From time to time, those kind of players also pick themselves up some fouls they shouldn't have gotten. The only problem is that a spark won’t start a fire by itself. Ouding and Weesie proba­ bly won’t be pouring in 25 points per game anytime scon and winning awards that get them on the cover of Sports Illustrated. Those guys that provide the sparks need help to get a fire started. They need some kindling or something. I’m not saying that everyone needs to play like that. A team with 12 of those guys prob­ ably wouldn’t work out too well. Delton has two wins under their belt so far. The reviews from those two games have been glowing. The Panthers beat Vicksburg and Plainwell. Those two teams aren’t state power­ houses. but they’re fairly decent ball clubs. On Tuesday night Plainwell beat the Hastings team that beat Delton. They can play with intensity, and use it to win a ball game. I won’t be there Friday night to sec the Panthers take on Pennficld. but I'm sure resident Panther beat photographer Linda Boyce will be. now that she’s back in the line-up. 1 hope the Panthers can get fired up for that KVA contest. Watching kids that really want to be there makes my job a heck of a lot more fun. Do it for your mom. Do it for your coach. Do it so Pennfield comes hobbling over to Hastings on Friday, and the Saxons can do the same on alumni night. Do it for yourselves. Do it because you want to be out there playing basketball having fun. Whatever happened against Vicksburg Tuesday night had to be a lot more fun than what happened at Galesburg on Friday. Heck, take all that anger you have at the Banner sports writer for singling you out and throw it at Pennfield’s Panthers. They'll never know what hit ‘cm. Then go out there next Tuesday and do it again. That’s consistency. ’ Hastings head coach Mike Goggins presents R.J. Morgan with his tourna­ ment bracket and first place medal, for taking the title in the 103-pound weight The Saxons' Kyle Quada, left, holds on for dear life as Pine River's C.D. .Johnson class at the LH. Lamb Tournament on goes for a reversal in their 152-pound consolation match on Saturday afternoon at the Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) L.H. Lamb Tournament in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings’ spikers reach semifinals at Charlotte Invite after an up and down day by Brett Bremer Saxon Sports Editor varsity volleyball coach Gina they again lost to the Rams, but this time Hastings missed 48 serves in their seven things were much closer. 26-24. 25-22. games. It wasn't all bad. Up front the Saxons had Hastings' lone win in the pool play was a 25-17 over McMahon may be getting set lo start waking 25-12, her players at 5 a.m. on Saturday mornings, Columbia Central. The Saxons split with St. John's and Addison. Hastings lost the first and playing a few practice games before heading off to an invitational. "We always start off slow in the mornings.’’ said McMahon. “We didn’t start waking up victory Brooklyn game in both those contest and came back to win .’he second. 22-25, 26-24 with St. John's and 15 -25. 25-15 with Addison. one of their best days. The blocking worked as well as it has all year. Even if they weren’t sending every opponents’ kill attempts back over the net, the Saxons were getting their hands on balls and slowing them down which made things easier on the girls in the back (on Saturday) until about after two matches." The Saxons didn’t really start playing their The Saxons reached the semifinals at best volleyball until their 25-21, 25-18 loss to Charlotte at the end of pool play. McMahon Jamie VanBoven led the Saxons up front with ten blocks, and also recorded a team credited her team’s scrappy defense for their high 19 kills for the day. Charlotte’s round-robin tournament, but the difference between their first and final match­ es of the day was clear. They were both loss­ success against the Orioles. es to Holt, but how the two losses happened Thai’s happened a little too often though was very different. The Rams from Holt topped the Saxons 25­ this season. The Saxons play their best against 18.25-15 in the day’s opening match. Each of good teams, but let down against lesser oppo­ the six teams played each other, then the nents. “1 talked to them about it. and they agreed," teams were seedt i and put into a single elim­ said McMahon. "They get too relaxed. They ination tournament. The Saxons went 1 -2-2 in the round-robin format, then topped Addison in the quarterfi­ get lackadaisical." nals 25-22. 25-23 to reach the semi’s. There “We just need to play Hastings volleyball all the time." A pcx»r service day also cost the Saxons. row digging the balls. Katie Lawrence was the team's top server with eight asses, and also dished out 45 assists. The Saxons were supposed to open the O­ K Gold Conference season last Thursday at Middleville, due to last week's winter storm that contest has been moved to Feb. 8. Tonight. Hastings travels to Wyoming Park for a league contest. The Saxons will then be at a tournament in Greenville on Saturday. �The Hastings Banner - Thunrty, January 13.2005 - Page 11 Trojan eagers run past Park by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thomapple Kellogg and Wyoming Park have put on some high powered offensive performances in their three meetings in the O-K Gold. The two teams met twice last season, run­ ning and gunning their way up and down the court. Park just had Mr. Basketball Drew Neitzel pushing them a little bit faster than the Trojans could go. This is a different season, the game looked much the same, but the results were very dif­ ferent. TK eked out a 96-94 overtime win in Middleville on Friday night over the Vikings. “It was such a flurry of action,” said Trojan head coach Kurt Holzhueter. “It was just an up tempo, up and down game all night long.* TK led by one point at the half. The Trojan lead was never more than six points. Wyoming Park never had a lead bigger than Maple Valley s Raven Scuriock looks up as he rolls his opponent from MorieyStanwood onto his shoulders during their first round match at Rogers on Saturday morning. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lions finish third at Rogers witfi three guys in the finals by Brett Bremer to do with the rest of their wrestlers. Although Sports Editor it only had two champions. South Haven Only a pair of much larger schools finished advanced eight total wrestlers to the champi­ ahead of the Lion grapplcrs Saturday at the Rogers Invitational. Thomapple Kellogg senior Jon Yeazel splits a Wyoming Park double team in the enough. Jon Yeazel added 20 points for TK. and Brandon Wilson finally found his shot out­ side and added 14 points thanks to four three- Thomapple Kellogg’s Ryan Weesie rises high above a pair of Vikings to get a shot off during the Trojans two-point overtime win on Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) four. Trevor Manning went wild for the Trojans, pouring in 27 points and collecting 19 rebounds, but Holzhueter thought he could point baskets. With the Trojans clinging to their two point lead, and the two teams dove after a loose ball with ten seconds to play. Manning was whistled for a foul as he leapt into the pile, but it was ruled Park had possesion and had called a time-out before the foul. TK’s David Finkbeinerfnade a nice defen­ sive play to knock the ball away from the Vikings as they worked for one final shot. Holzhueter just wished he’d seen a few more nice defensive plays. “We never really found a defense that could slow them down. We tried a little bit of The only of jer Don to reach the finals war Caledonia, which also won this year’s Tyler Greenfield at 119. who was topped 6-3 Jesse Snow Invitational at Valley, took the top ty Caledonia's Tyler Bowden ;n the champi­ spot this time again with 218.5 team points, onship. Bowden was an individual state qual­ ahead of South Haven 182.5, and Maple ifier last year, and his teammate Justin Valley with 156.5 in third place. Maxim, who won the 112-pound weight class The Fighting Scots won five of the 14 Saturday, medaled last year as a freshman at weight classes, and took two second place state. Their teammate Nick Cramer was the finishes. Caledonia dominated the lower 103-pound champion. weights, with a couple of state qualifiers. Caledonia’s other two titles were by broth­ Maple Valley and South Haven each had two ers Tyler and Ted McCoy. Tyler won the 135- everything full-court, half-court, to zone, anything we could think of and nothing real­ ly slowed them down." said the Trojan coach. “But of course, they didn’t slow us down either. ” Finkbeincr added ten points, and Isaac Thaler tossed in 12 points and had 12 rebounds. In a non-league contest, the Trojans topped Lowell 71-63 on Tuesday night. The O-K Gold Conference season continues for the Trojans when they host Caledonia on Friday champions. pound weight class, and Ted took the 189- night. Next Tuesday. the_ Trojans travel to Lakewood to meet the team that has knocked them off in the district finals the last three seasons. TK is now 6-2 on the season, with a 3-2 record in the O-K Gold. score and that of inc South Haven Rams had first/ialf of Friday night’s O-K Gold contest in Middleville. (Photo by Perry Hardin) have had at least 35 or 40 points if he’d been able to knock down all the shots down low that he should have. In the end, 27 was just onship round. The Lions two individual state qualifiers, Ben Boss and Chris Morris each took titles. a pound title. The hosts from Rogers were the fourth Boss won the 145-pound weight class with place team with 76.5 points, followed by 15-0 technical fall over South Haven’s Morley-Stanwood Rueban Zuniga in the final. Morris took his title 76, Sparta ‘B’ 613, Kelloggsville 51, Unity Christian 46. Gnju by pinning 45, Ottawa Hills 183, and Rogers *B* 2. Caledonia’s Rob LaFountain in the 171- The Dons go back to work this week with pound championship match. The match lasted an SMAA Quad at Olivet The Dons will be 3:17. taking on the Eagles and Morrice at the event The difference between the Lions’ final tonight, then heading to the Edwardsbuig. Invitational on Saturday. Saxons score smallest total in non-league loss to Trojans Undefeated South Christian made sure the Saxons couldn’t carry any momentum too far from last week’s Saxon win over Caledonia, then Plainwell was able to keep the Saxon offense under wraps. Plainwell topped the Saxons 39-30 Tuesday night in Plainwell. Hastings has had a tough time scoring points this season, and the Trojans held them to their lowest output of the season so far. The Saxons even scored more points against the Gold leading Sailors last Friday. At South, the Sailors improved to 5-0 in the O-K Gold by topping the Saxons 60-37. Hastings managed just 11 points in the first half, as South built a 28-11 lead at the inter­ mission. The Saxons more than doubled that with their 13-point outburst in the third quarter, but it was a case of too little too late. Hastings only scored four more points than the Sailors' star David Kool. He led his team with 26 points. Hastings’ top scorer was Steve Bolo with eight points. Brad Mead, Bryan Skedgell, and Scott Coleman each added seven points. The 2-5 Saxons will get back to O-K Gold action Friday night when they host Byron Center. Saturday, the Saxons will host their Curst annual alumni night, with Pennfield coming to Hastings for a 7 p.m. tip-off. All former Saxon basketball players are invited to attend a reception m the Community Education and Recreation Center prior to the basketball game. The Lions’ Jake McMillon fights to get away from an Ottawa Hills wrestlers during their 257-pound match eariy on at Rogers High School Saturday. 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The siring started at Eaton Rapids on Dec. 14. when the Vikings topped the Greyhounds by 17 points. That’s that closes game the Vikings have had since. They downed their las? five oppo­ nents by more than 20 points, including Tuesday night’s 73-49 triumph over the Belding Redskins. Things should tighten up quite a bit Friday night, when the Vikings travel to DeWitt looking to improve on their 2-1 record in the Capita] Area Activities Conference’s Division 3. The Vikings can’t come out slow defen­ sively on Friday, like they did Tuesday night. Against the Redskins however, it didn’t mat­ ter much. Belding struggled shooting the ball, even when they had good shots. The game was 8-6 in favor of the Vikings when regular starters Tyler Beglin and Kyle Rowland checked in for the first time. It only took Beglin 15 seconds to star' the route. He hit a three-point shot to push d e lead to five, then a second three at the btzzer gave the Vikings a 20-10 advantage to end the first quarter Beglin opened the second quarter with his third triple. It was inside Gxxigh where the Vikings did most of their damage, dominating on the glass as well as pounding tlx: ball into senior center Lakewood’s Kyle Rowland, left, and Tyler Beglin race over to trap a Redskin on the sideline in the first half of Tuesday night’s ’/iking victory. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lions come from behind for win over Pennfield Panthers Lakewood sophomore Nick Wieland Bremer) Travis Willard who finished with a game high total of 20 points. In the late stages of the first half and into the second sophomore center Alex Erickson was also solid for the Vikes. and finished with 12 points. Willard and Erickson both had four rebounds in the contest. Beglin and Core) Thelen each tossed in 11 points for last Friday night, the Vikings found them­ selves trailing 19-16 at the end of the half at Williamston. When very good defense wasn’t enough, they Vikings turned up the pressure a little more and gained a 52-32 win. Williamston managed just four points in the third quarter, and nine in the third, as Lake wood outscored the Hornets 36-13 in the second half to take a 20-point CA AC-3 victo­ ry A “I felt we played very good defensively in the first half. It was the offense that we need­ ed to step up.” said Farrell. “In the second half we had huge shots by a variety erf play­ ers. and our defense got even better." A trio of Vikings tied for the team lead with 14 points, Morris. Beglin, and Thelen. The outside players had to get the job done for Lakewood. ‘ “Williamston tried to take away our inside game, and it was great as a team to have oth­ ers respond." said Farrell. Thelen and Willard tied for the team lead with six rebounds apiece. Kyle Rowland had six assists. . While the offthsd <ain’t scoring a lot of points, Lakewood did do a respectable job of taking care of the basketball. The Vikings only turned the ball over nine times in the contest. Sean Scott led Williamston with ten points. KVA favorites fall Viking senior guard Pat Morris sails in for a left handed lay-up in the first half, after one his four steals Tuesday night. by Brett Bremer (Photo by Brett Bremer) All community members, students, and staff are invited to join the TK Board of Education members and administrators as they celebrate the opening of the district's new athletic facilities Monday, Feb. 7. The grand opening ceremony, which begins at 7 p.m. in the lobby of the new Thomapple Kellogg High School Gymnasium, will be followed by tours of the new gymnasium and fitness center. Students and instructors will be on hand to demonstrate the fitness center equipment. Refreshments will he served. Redskins' Albert the second half of the Vikings’ victory at home on Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Lakewood, and Thelen led the team with 11 rebounds. “We had nice all around scoring." said Viking coach Mark Farrell, “and our inside game was really big tonight." Getting all those shots irside helped the Vikings shoot 60-percent from the floor. They shot nearly 73-percent from inside the threepoint line, knocking down 27 of 37 attempts. Pat Morris added eight points for the Vikings, and was a bright spot on defense. He bad four steals, pressuring the Redskins at the top of the key. and the four steals led to his . four field goals on the other end. A steal and lay-up by Morris gave the Vikings a 20-point lead for the first time with just under five minutes to play in the third quarter. Early in the fourth quarter. Lakewood pushed its lead to 30 points for the first time in the game, as the Viking subs outplayed the Redskin reserves. Ted Albert led Belding with ten points. Even with a very good defensive first half TK announces plans for opening of new gymnasium reaches between the Compton (22), Chris Kmiecik (10), and Brandon Beltz (5) for an offensive rebound in Sports Editor It only took one night for Kalamazoo Valley Association wrestling to be turned on its head. Pennfield and Paw Paw had been the two early season favorites in the league, and both were knocked off on the season's opening night, last Wednesday. Parchment downed the Redskins from Paw Paw, while Delton Kellogg went to Pennfield and scored a 48-35 victor)'. “It looks like its going to be an interesting league race.” said Delton Kellogg coach Rob Heethuis. A void in the Pennfield line-up at 152 allowed the Delton Panthers to push a couple of wrestlers in their line-up up a weight class, and it worked to perfection. John Holtman moved up from 152 to 160 and earned a victory, while Anthony Riley went from 160 up to 171 and earned a win. Pennfield dominated at the lower end of the weight scale, winning the 103, 112, and 119-pound weight classes before Delton’s Brett Bissett stopped the string with his victo­ ry at 125 pounds. Delton took over from there. Pennfield won the 130-pound weight class, but above that DK’s Trent Green. Jeremy Herington, Brian Aber, Jordan Smith, Holtman. Riley, and Eric Ryan took victories. Delton has to wait before going after KVA win number two. The Panthers visit Paw Paw next Thursday, Jan. 20. “With only a five team league, it puts a lot of pressure on the end of the year." said Heethuis. “Now the goal has to be getting some work done. We have to have a big week and get some wrestling in this week, not only at practice." Delton travels to Comstock tonight, to take on the Colts and Vicksburg. This Saturday, the Panthers will host the DK Invitational, which includes teams from Centerville, Loy Norrix, Saranac, and Wayland. Feeling discouraged lately! 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On Monday, it had been one month since the Lion varsity boys’ basketball team lost a ball game. It hasn’t been a busy month, but a month none the less. The Lions have now won five consecutive ball games. Their first win against a team with a win­ ning record game Tuesday night, when they knocked off the then 4-3 Pennfield Panthers 79-72. Maple Valley was successful on both ends of the floor, forcing the Panthers into 26 turnovers on defense and having three play­ ers finish in double digit scoring on the other end. Adam Gonser paced the Lions’ offensive attack with 14 points, while Jason Beardslee added 12 points and eight rebounds, and Dustin Mead contributed 11 points. The Lions trailed by a point at the half, but turned up their play on the defensivg end an extra notch in the second half. That com­ bined with some solid free throw shooting after they had taken the lead for good, sealed the Panthers’ fate. Parresse Hampton and Ryan Penny helped keep the Panthers in the ball game, as the entire Lion team surged in the second half. Hampton had a game high 22 points, and Penny added 20. The Lions are now 5-2, and 2-1 in the Southern Michigan Athletic Association. The Lions knocked off Morrice Friday night. 60-24. for their second SMAA win of SCORES ___ _ _____ _ jnsH Wednesday P.M. Hair Care Center 53 1/2; Greenridge 43; Mace Pharmacy 42; Railroad Street Mill 39 1/2; Shamrock 39; Seeberc 36; Eye and Ent 33. Womens High Games and Serie* - B. Maker 179-514; S. Beebe 191-501; S. Pennington 179-491; E. Vanasse »80-479; JL Dawe 158-444; B. Moore 150403; D. Bums 134-385; B. Norris 136-362; D. Seiber 191; G. Olis 185; S. Drake 180; S. Merril? 177; B. Smith 170; N. Boniface 165; J. Leo 151; P. Vanoost 142. 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Pressure defense and good distribution of the ball on the offensive end led to the big win over one of the SMAA’s struggling TVCCU 9-3; Woodland Sales 9-3; Woodmansee Sawmill 8-4; Consumers Concrete 6-6; Full House 6-6; Woodland Machine 43-73; Yankee Zephyr 3-9; Mens High Games and Series - K. Tbesday Mixed squads. Valley only added 14 points to their total in the third quarter, but increased their lead by 13 points and started the clock running by holding Morrice to one-point in the third Men’s High Games A Serie* - T. Neymciyer 237-575; N. Blakely 195-493; D. Benner 232-562; L. Miller 226: D. Blakely 215; D. Clements 202-504; M. Hall 162. quarter. The clock runs continuously any time a Women’s High Games A Series - B. Ramey 149-375; T. Blakely 181; S. Miller team leads by 40 points. Beardslee led the Lions with 13 points, while Adam Lamphere added 12. Akok 159-446; C. O’Keefe 198-526; J. Clements 193-498. 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Senior Citizens Nash's Harem 42-30; King Pins 41.5-30J; MAM's 41.5-30.5; Ward's Friends 39.5-32.5; BAT'S 37.5-34.5; Kuempel 36.5-35.5; Wieland s 36-36; Friends 35-37; Early Riser, 34-38; 4 B's 34-38; Pin Pals 34-38; Butterfingers 33-39; fl Senior 305-413; Sun Rise., 29-43. Women’s High Games & Series - J. Snyder 147; E Moore 146; G. Otis 183-525; J. Allen 156-377; A. Lethcoe 151; N. Brandt 139-370; N. Bechtel 166; Y. Cheeseman ISO493. Men’s High Games & Series - B. Aken 192; W. Brodock 210-526; L. Markley 157; N. Thaler 168; K. Schantz 179-504; G. Forbey 168-453; M. Schondelmayer 159; E. Count 225-518; J. Heney 152-421; R. Han 189; L. Brandt 211-564. Tuesday Trios CB’s 9-3; Big Boy 8 5-3.5; Cook Jackson 8-4; Gutter Gals 7-5; Trouble 6-6; Ray's Excavating 4-8; 3 Blind Mice 3-9; Shirley's Chuckwagon 2.5-9.5. High Games & Series - C. Etts 119; T. Waller 137; M. Sean 198; K. Carpenter 175; L. Potter 156; T. Franklin 163; J. Rice 162; A. Norton 141; P. Ramey 193-520; R. Brummel 154; V. Green 190; L. Trumble 147; P. Cogswell 158; D. Harding 170; B. Haye, 158; C. Gates 128; S. Snider 134; S. Vandenburg 222-599; D. Caldwell 155; T. Daniels 194-528; D. James 172; N. Clow 174; C. Shook 160. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 13. 2005 - Page 13 DK needs Tuesday’s Panthers to face Pennfield by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It’s time for the Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball players to make a decision. Which team are they? Are they the team that won by 18 points on Tuesday nigh at home against Vicksburg, or are they the team that lost by 17 points at Galesburg-Augusta on Friday night? The transformation hasn’t even always taken four days. It’s been half to half, like in the season opener against Hastings. The •vere not, except for Farrell. Galesburg clung to a 16-13 lead at the end of the first quarter. Farrell had all 13 Delton points, but finished change is dramatic. Tuesday night, the Panthers knocked off non-league foe Vicksburg 67-49 for their sec­ ond win of the season. “It started on the defensive end," said Ek-lton coach Mike Mohn. "We just really worked. We talked a lot about defense before the game, and the kids finally put it together." As often happens, solid defense led to a big offensive output. Nathan Farrell poured in 25 points, thanks to five three-point baskets. Brandon Link added 14 points for Delton, and Corrie Latta 12. Delton had one of its few strong first half performances all season, building an 18-10 lead at the end of the first quarter, then push­ ing that to 36-23 at the break. The kids played hard and played well together,” said Mohn. “It’s just kind of nice seeing them flying around and having a good time with it" The Panthers certainly weren’t "flying around" last Friday night in their 64-47 loss at Galesburg-Augusta, and they certainly weren’t having a “good time". Delton struggled with the Rams’ combina­ tion of size inside and strong outside shoot­ ing. The Rams came out hot. but the Panthers Panther guard Jake Bowman looks for an open teammate as Galesburg- Augusta’s Jason McCubbin tries to trap him along the baseline in the third quar­ ter Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the first half with 16. He had a game high 25 on the night. Delton only made three field goals in the second quarter, and the Rams built a 36-20 half-time lead. Galesburg-Augusta hit five three-point bas­ kets in the first half, twu of them by junior forward Travis Boersma. who led his team with 16 points in the night. The Panthers were slow moving around the perimeter, and most of the three’s by the Rams came on open looks. Delton did hast to be aware of the 6’3 Boersma down low, as well as 6’2 junior Kevin Roe. Boersma was one of four Rams in double digits. Guards Zak Vanderpool and Cory Schug each finished with 13 points, and Roe added 11. The Rams took advantage of the openings they got. and shot very well. Delton actually finished with four more offensive rebounds than defensive, because the Rams shot so well. The Panthers looked like they wanted to play basketball for the first few minutes of the second half. Andrew Ouding and Link started getting after it for Delton down low, and a pull-up three-pointer by Farrell cut Galesburg’s lead to 40-31 with 4:39 to play in tlie third quarter. A couple lazy Delton passes later the Panthers had lost that fire, and the Rams built their lead to as many as 19 points before the end of the game. Farrell was the only Panther in double fig­ ures. Link added eight points and six rebounds. Ouding led DK with eight boards. Delton needs to come with Tuesday night’s intensity this Friday night when they host Pennfield in a big KVA battle. Next Tuesday, the Panthers travel to Gull Lake for a non­ league contest. Pair of area athletes among state’s top student-athletes The finalists for the Michigan Higu School Athletic Association’s Scholar-Athlete Award for the 2004-05 school year were announced Wednesday, and two area athletes made the list • Delton Kellogg’s Ross Osgood is one of six finalists in boys’ golf and Lakewood’s Rachel King is one of seven in softball. The program, which has been recognizing student-athletes since the 1989-90 school year, honors 28 individuals, one in each sport in which the MHSAA sponsors a post-season tournament To be eligible for the award, students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 (on a 4.0 scale), and have previously won a varsity letter in the sport in which they arc applying. Students were also asked to show involvement in other school and community activities, s ibmit two letters of recommenda­ tion and a 500-word essay on the importance of sportsmanship in educational athletics. Farm Bureau Insurance underwrites the Scholar-Athlete Award, and presents a $1,000 scholarship in each sport. This year. 2^22 applications were received from 446 schools. Every MHSAA member high school is allowed to seldct one student-athlete to repre­ sent it in each sport, and an individual may be Trojans go 4-1 at Center Line Invitational Thomapple Kellogg senior Ryan Fletke is the team's only undefeated wrestler left this season, not that the other handful of Trojans with less than a handful of losses are doing anything wrong. For Fletke, it’s just another outstanding season. Saturday, at Center Line, Fletke improved to 20-0 on the season and also picked up the 100th win of his career as TK went 4-1 as a team on the day. TK’s lone lost was a 40-29 defeat at the hands of Richmond. The rest of the day was a breeze. TK topped Armada 67-12, Allen Park 64-9, Center Line 75-6, and Lapeer West 55-19. The Trojans arc now 13-2 overall on the season. TK opened the O-K Gold Conference sea­ son by with a more dominating performance than any of the ones they put on Saturday. A 9-7 win for Wayland’s Josh Shoup over TK’s Nate McMurray was the only Trojan loss Wednesday in Middleville. The Trojans rah away with a 71-3 victory over the Wildcats. TK earned the full six points at eleven of the 14 flights. Tucker Bowerman, John Wallace. Kurt Huntington. Kalani Garber. Ben Ybema, and Mike Munjoy all won by pin. and the Wildcats gave up forfeits in five weight classes. TK’s other two wins on the mat were by Scott Brown at 145 and Fletke at 152. Brown topped Jeremiah Acton 8-6. and Fletke earned a 10-3 decision over Aaron Wiercks. The league season continues tonight for the Trojans when they travel to Byron Center. Saturday, TK will face some of the top teams from around the state at the Michigan Duals in Bay City. nominated and be a finalist in more than one sport. Twenty-four schools had two or more final­ ists this year. Bloomfield Hills Lahser and Otsgeo lead the way with four finalists; Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern and White Lake Lakeland each had three; and Alma. Ann Arbor Huron. Ann Arbor Pioneer. Battle Creek Central, Birmingham Marian. Birmingham Seaholm. Dearborn Divine Child, East Lansing, Essexville Garber. Flint Powers Catholic, Grand Haven, Grand Rapids Catholic Central, Grosse He, Grosse Pointe South, Harbor Springs, Jackson Lumen Christi, Leroy Pine River, Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central. Pontiac Notre Dame Prep and Wayne Memorial each had two finalists. The applications were judged by a 70member committee of school coaches, coun­ selors, faculty members, administrators and board members from MHSAA member schools, from which the 124 finalists and 28 scholarship recipients were selected. Fall sports scholarship recipients will be announced on February 1; Winter sports recipients on February and Spring sports winners will be announced on February 15. To honor the 28 Scholar-Athlete Award recipients, a ceremony will take place during halftime of the Class C Boys Basketball Finals at the Breslin Student Events Center in East Lansing on March 19. Kalamazoo Christian aces TK in finals at North Pointe by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There isn’t much room for error with the new rally score system in high school volley­ ball, especially in a third game being played to 15 points. TK found that out Saturday afternoon as they were topped by Kalamazoo Christian in the finals of the North Pointe Invitational. After winning their first three matches in the six tea n tournament, the Trojans stum­ bled in the championship match. Kalamazoo Christian took the first game 25-17, then TK battled back to win game number two 25-2’. A slow start to the third game cost TK. and the Trojans were downedf15-3 in the tie­ breaking game. "They played well, but we had moments when we didn’t play so well." said Trojan coach Jamie Nelson. "That killed us. There in the last game with Kalamazoo Christian, we got aced a couple of times at the start and everybody’s heads just went down." TK had already pulled off one big come­ back on the day. They were down 12-4 in the second game against North Pointe in the day’s first match, but came back to win 26­ 24. After topping the hosts from North Pointe, TK topped West Michigan Christian in three games. With only six teams at the tourna­ ment, TK faced West Michigan Christian again the semifinals, and played a much bet­ ter match, winning in two games. Nelson credited the teams improvement during the day to its improved passing. “Our passing comes and goes." said Nelson. “We were more consistent yesterday than we had been all year." Michelle VanderMeer led the TK passing game with 61 assists. Many of them were blasted over the net by Jessica Flaska, who topped TK with 29 kills to go along with her nine blocks Rfid ten aces. Leeannc Lantinga got it done defensively for TK with 33 digs. The Trojans, after being snowed out against Hastings last Thursday, will open the O-K Gold Conference season tonight at Wayland. “I think we would have like to have one conference game under our belt before we played Wayland," said Nelson. “We haven’t had one dual where all your focus is on one team yet." After focusing on Wayland, the Tropns will shift that focus for a tournament ai Paw Paw last Wednesday. The Redskins topped the Panthers 25-16, 25-16, 25-21 in the first Kalamazoo Valley Association contest of the season. DK was led in the loss by Alex Culbert’s eight kills and two blocks. Danielle Boyce had 12 digs. The Panthers hosted Galesburg-Augusta in another KVA contest on Wednesday night. This Saturday, the Panthers will b? at Rogers High School for a tournament, then continue the KVA season next Wednesday at Parchment. Galesburg-Augusta on Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Valley volleyball improves from seven wins to twelve Maple Valley started 2005 with seven wins. The Lion varsity girls’ volleyball team nearly doubled that total in one week, with victories over Saranac and Olivet, then a 3-1­ 2 day at Durand on Saturday. The Lions went after win number 13 on Wednesday evening, when they made the trip to Webberville. The Lions are 1-0 in the Southern Michigan Athletic Association after knocking off Olivet last Wednesday in three games, 20-11, 25-20. 25-22. Amy Joostbems led the Lions in the victo­ ry with 11 kills, eight aces, and six digs. Kortney Ewing added six kills, Kyndra Root 18 digs, and Lisa Hamilton led the team with 20 assists. The Lions won the silver bracket Saturday at Durand, by topping Grand Rapids Central, Carson City, and Stockbridge in tournament play, after finishing 0-1-2 in their pool. * in the Silver 'finals. ttw lAens knocked off Stockbridge 28-26,22-25,15-8 for the cham­ pionship, after topping Carson City in the semifinals 26-24, 25-15, and Central in the quarter’s 25-15, 25-11. With win over Carson City made up for an earlier split between the two teams. The Lions split with the Eagle' 21-10, 18-21 when they met in pool play. Maple Valley also split with the hosts from Durand in pool play, 21-18, 19-21. The Lions ocher match of the day was a 21-17, 21-16 loss to Birmingham Seaholm in pool play. The Lion leaders on the day were Hamilton with 84 assists, Amy Abbott with 14 aces. Root with 47 digs, and Joostbems with 15 solo blocks and 38 kills. Ewing also had a solid day up front with 14 solo blocks and 23 kills. f Viking spikers play their best ball so far at Port Huron Invite The Lakewood varsity team traveled to Port Huron last Saturday and had played their best ball of the season before dropping a three game heartbreaker to the host school in the final Port Huron topped the Vikings 20-25, 25­ 14, 18-20 in the championship round. The Vikings breezed through pool play beating Marine City, Imlay City and Dearborn Henry Ford. They followed that with wins over Richmond and Grosse Point North to set up the final with the Big Reds. "It was a great final with long rallies and good defense," said Viking coach Jeff Duits. Lakewood had five match points, but couldn’t get the big point to close it out. “We had our best tournament of the sea­ son," said Duits. “We didn’t hit the ball as well, but we played better defense and the girls played much better on the net to control the opponents big hitters and that helped carry us to the final. Stevie Spetoskey had 28 kills and 34 digs on the day for the Vikings. Chelsea Brehm had 76 assists and 42 digs, and Emily MacDonald had her best tournament of the year with 14 kills, 32 digs, and 12 blocks. "We are getting better so we remain excit­ ed for the rest of the season," said Duits. The Vikings are 16-4-1 and travel to Midland this Saturday. Plainwell on Saturday. DK spikers ~Be a “SPORTS NUT” fall in first and keep informed KVA contest Delton Kellogg came on strong at the end. but couldn’t extend its volleyball contest with Delton Kellogg’s Andrew Ouding. left, steps In front of the Rams' Kevin Roe to 'deal away an offensive rebound early in the second half of the Panthers' KVA less at OPKNHOUSK on all the scores and In Celebration of our 1st Anniversary Hastings Internal Medicine accomplishments of January 18, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Refreshments Will be Served! local athletes. Read The BANNER! Meet Dr. Parker and his staif, including newly Certified Nurse Practitioner, Dawn Bork. Pennock HEALTH AstRVICES Hastings Internal Medicine, 1005 West Green St, Suite 202, in the Physician Center. Call (269) 948-0078 for more information. 02*1961* �Pag* 14 - Thuraday, January 13. 2006 - The Haaonge Banner YMCA Volleyball Champions Captain Jodi Swift and her Dig It team took the championship in the 2004 YMCA Fall Co-ed Volleyball League. The Sappano's team took the title in the 2004 YMCA Women's 'B' Volleyball League. The Viking team of Kerrie OXefte, from left, Lindsay Mercer, Amber Lancells, and Dianne Mayhew finished second in the YMCA's he Women’s 'B' league this year. The Slammin' team tied for first place in the YMCA Women’s Volleyball 'A' League in 2004. Team members included, front from left, Sarah Morey, Kathy Sherman, Christy Nesmith, Lisa Wilcoxson, back, Jen Glenn, Brenda Dawe, Lindsay Vertalka, and Kelly Yoder. Relativity, led by captain Brian Pufpaft finished second in the 2004 Fall Co-ed YMCA Volleyball League. Turkey hunting applications due by the first of February The Dig It team of, front from left, Becky Morehouse, Tiffany Swift, back, Jody Swift. Danielle Swift, Amy Wyllys. and Julie Long tied tor first place in the YMCA Women's 'A' League in 2004. 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Hunters again have the option of applying for Hunt Unit ZZ, which includes all private­ land units in southern Michigan. Hunters who drav. this license may hunt the first two weeks of the season on private land anywhere in the unit. Hunters looking for the greatest hunting flexibility should check out the guaranteed hunt period (Hunt No. 234, May 2-31), which includes all open areas, except public lands in Unit ZZ. Hunt No. 234 may be purchased online or from license agents during the application period. Individuals who select this option will not be charged the $4 application fee. Hunters also may select this hunt as a second choice on their application. The current hunting regulations are estab­ lished to maximize hunting opportunity while maintaining high quality hunting experiences. “We are able to expand hunting opportuni­ ties based on the success of the wild turkey restoration program,” said Al Stewart. DNR upland game bird specialist. Hunters may apply for or purchase a turkey hunting license at any authorized license dealer, DNR Operations Service Center, or via the Internet at www.michigan.gov/dnr. It costs $4 to apply for a spring wild turkey hunting license This nonrefundable applica­ tion fee must be paid al the time of applica­ tion and does not include the cost of the license. During the application process, it is impor­ tant that hunters verify their customer ID (Michigan Driver License. DNR Sportcard or state of Michigan ID card) number. An incor­ rect customer ID number will cause individu­ als to become ineligible for a license. When applying online with the DNR clicense system, hunters may use MasterCard or VISA to charge their purchase, and appli­ cations can be purchased through e-licensc 24 hours a day during the application period. Applicants may check drawing results on the Internet beginning March 1. All applicants, except those who applied online, will be noti­ fied by mail before March 7. If licenses are still available after the draw­ ing. the remaining licenses will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis to unsuccessful applicants in the license lottery. These indi­ viduals may purchase one leftover license in person at any license-issuing agent beginning March 7 at 10 a.m.. The guaranteed hunt peri­ od (Hunt No. 234) also is available to unsuc­ cessful applicants. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 13. 2005 - Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY ORCUTT COURT - FAIRLY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING RLE NO. 2004-24201-DE to the matter of JOAN E. SHIELDS, deceased TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: whose addressees) are unknown and whose inter­ est in the matter may be barred or afteaod by the following TAKE NOTICE: A hearing was held on 12/29/2004 at 206 W. COURT ST.. STE. 302. before Judge WILLIAM M. DOHERTY P-41960 tor the following Ml HASTINGS. 49058-1824 purpose: TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT - FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 2004-24193-DE In the of matter JOYCE ELAINE ALLEN, deceased TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the foltowing: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on 12/21/2004 at 206 W COURT ST. STE 302. HASTINGS. Ml 49058-1824 before Judge WILLIAM M. DOHERTY P-'1960 tor the following NOTICE: A hearing was held on i 2/29/2004. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan before Judge WWam M. Doherty on the petition of James purpose: TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Harris requesting John A. Watts bo appointed rep­ the probate courtroom, Hastings. Michigan before resentative of The Estate of Joan E. Shields, and Judge William M. Doherty on the petition of KeOy who died 10/27/2004, and also that decedent s WHI dated 12/18/1960 be admitted. Credtors of the deceased are notified that ail claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the personal representative or to both the probate court and the personal repre­ sentative within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estale Kay Whitaker requesting KaftyKay Whitaker be wifi than be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. appointed representative of The Estate of Joyce Elaine Alton, and who dtod 12/06/2004, wd also that decedent's Will dated 12/1/2004 be admitted. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate wiM be forever barred unless presented to the personal representative or to both the probate court and the personal repre­ sentative within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate JOHN A. WATTS (P-22048) 245 HUBBARD ST. ALLEGAN. Ml 49010 (289) 673-3547 win then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. Date: 1-10-05 245 HUBBARD ST own® POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ (269) 673-3547 KELLEY KAY WHITAKER ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. M any. shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has b»sn made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth J Kukla. a single person and Dorinda M. Hardin, a single person, original mortgagor(s). to Weis Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 22. 2002, and recorded on March 28. 2002 in instru­ ment 1077320, In Barry county records, M;_n>gan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due st the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Five Thousand Six Hundred Forty-One And 82/100 Dollars ($185,641.82). including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice re hereby given that said mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises. or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 190 PM. on February 10, 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Thomapple, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8. Near Lane Estate Plat f1 970 BJ DRIVE Dated: January 6. 2005 MARTIN. Ml 49070 (269)806-0844 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING , For more information, ptease call: FC D 248.583.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Weis Fargo Bank. NA successor by merger andfor name change to Weis Fargo Home Mortaaoe, inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fanns, Michigan 48025-5822 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY Fite #037444F02 at the Township offices located at 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan, during business hours. The THB FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeff A. Slunk* and Vickie M. Slunick. a.k.a. Vicki M. hearing wfil be conducted at the Township offices located at 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, u^Ngan Slunk*, husband and wife, to Old Kent Mortgage PLEASE TAKE NOTE that the Rutland Charier Township Planning commission will hold a public hearing on the draft Township Master Plan on January 19,2005, at 7.30 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hal located at 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan. The purpose at the hearing is to accept public comments on the draft plan as it is considered for adoption by the Planning Commission. The fundamental purpose d the Master Plan is to enable the Township to estahSeh a future direction tor physical development. A copy of the draft plan is available for public inspection If you have any questions regarding the proposed Master Plan, contact the Township Hal at 948­ Company, a Michigan Corporation, mortgagee, 2194. IndMdualfs) may express their opinions in person at the public hearing, or written comments dated June 20,2000 and recorded July 13,2000 tn may be addressed to Mr. Larry Haywood. Chairman. Instrument Number 1046737, Barry County Records. Said mortg^qe is now held by The Chase Manhattan Bank as Trustee tor the DLJ ABS Trust Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, Michigan, until 330 p.m. January 19, 2005. Faxed com­ ments may be sent to 948-4180. If you are planning to attend the public hearing and require rea­ sonable special assistance, please contact the Township Hal at 948-2194 two days prior to the scheduled hearing Rutland Charter TownaMp Planning Commission • COM7106 The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held January 11, 2005, are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8XX) a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. TARY DUTY date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shal be X days from the date of such safe. ALLEGAN. Ml 49010 MINOT. ND 58701 • NOTICE • ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 6 d Plats. Page 7. Barry County Records The redemption period shal be 6 months from the JOHN A. WATTS P-22048 JAMES HARRIS 1837 - STH ST . S.W. (701)838-3587 NOTICE: A hearing was held on 12/21/2004, in NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ Notice Of Mortgage Foractoaure Sate THIS FIRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. A™ F>URCHASEWS: TKf aate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any; shaft be Umfted solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jennifer J. Sever, a married woman, original mortgagors), to Amenfirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 7. 2003, and recorded on February 10, 2003 in instrument 1097346, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Eight Thousand One Hundred Seventy-One And 88/100 Dollars ($98,171.88), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of safe contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wH be foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 190 PM. on February 3. 2005 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and «e described as: The South 1/2 of Lots 69 and 70 of Hastings Haights, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 4, also, part of the aban­ doned aHey. 16 1/2 feet. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such safe, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6003241a, in which case the redemption period shaft be 30 days from the date of such sate. DaCad: December 30. 2004 For more information, please call: FC S 248.583.1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2000-7 by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Ate #043591F01 Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY BFORMATKJN OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. to bo due on such mortgage the sum of Fifty-Five Thousand Nina Huqdgpd Four and 97/100 Doftare ($55,904.97) :nc!u<Jirt6 interest at the rate of 10.00% per annum. Under the power of sate con­ tained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State ot Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 324la, in which case the redemp­ MORTGAGE SALE - Default having bean made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Mafinda C. Baker and WMam Bterer, nusband and wife. Mortgagors, to Equifirst Corporation. Mortgagee, dated the 18th day of November. 2002 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, tor The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 21 st day of January, 2003 in Document No. 1095893 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Forty Three Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty Three & 38/100 ($143,73338). and no suit or proceeding at PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the itemfs) to be considered at this Pubic Hearing include, in brief, the following: 1) A request for the razoring of Hemlock Island (Pine Lake) from the Agricultural Zoned District to the tion period shall be 30 days from the date of the safe. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mort­ law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part Residential Zoned Distort, specifically R-2 (single family and two family medium density residential district). gagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous res­ thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the Stare of Michigan in such case made PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION promises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan al 190 pun. on January 27, 2005. The premises are located in the Township of Orangeville, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Northwest 1M all in Section 19, Town 2 North, Range PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: A Public Hearing wil be held by the Prtetevtte Township Planrkng Commresion on Wednesday. January 19, 2005, at 790 pm. at the Pratoevile Township Hal. 10115 S Norris Road, within the * Township. The applicant is Ifr. Wayne Patterson, owner of the Island ParaH #12-270-003-00. whose address is 152 New Street. Galesburg. Ml 49053 2) Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission for this meeting. Al interested persons are invited to be present or subrrtt written comments on tte special land use pemst appfcalone at the address below. Prainevffle Township wfl provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed material* being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the PrektevMe Township Clerk. »■«—w- — »_«— _i— _ _ rrairicviiie i own snip r tanning corn mus ion Tom Guthrie, Jr, Supentoor , < and are Section 19 and the East 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MCHAAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES re Barry County. Michigan, described as: The East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of I,, -------ea_,, rratnevvie iownsnip nan 10115 S. Norri, Rood, Delton, Ml 49046 CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 10 West. Orangeville Township, Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shal be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless the olution with the borrower. In that event, your dam­ ages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at safe. Dated: December 30. 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor The Chase Manhattan Bank as Trustee tor the DU ABS Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2000-7, As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007­ 5041 (248) 457-1000 FHe No. 269 0855 ASAP624455 12/30, 1/5, 1/13, 1/20 oaunm Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THS FIRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE ML1TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the Nd amount ten­ dered at sale, pfvs IntareaL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in Notice is l-ereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday. the conditions of a mortgage made by Sarah S. Jarxjary 24, 2005, at 730 p.m. in the Hastings City Htf! Council Chambers, 201 East State Street. Rodriguez, a single person, original mortgagor(s), to Norwest Mortgage, Inc. a California Corp., Mortgagee, dated April 17, 2000. and recorded on April 18. 2000 in instrument 1043300, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-One Thousar<d Eight Hundred Two And 48/100 Dottars ($81,802.48), including interest at Hastngs. Michigan The purpose of the Pubic Hearing is tor City Council to hear comments and make a determina­ tion on the necessity to establish a Special Assessment District tor street and water and sewer improvements on South Dibble Street from East South Street to the north plat line of Southeastern Wage 91. (See map below) 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1.90 PM, on January 27. 2005. Sa* premises are situated in City ol Hastings. Barry .'aunty, Michigan, and are described as: The fcasi 1/2 of Lots 126 and 127. City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber A ol Plats, on Pago 1. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. The City will provide necessary reasonable aid and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Telephone 269-945-2468 Of TDD call relay seances 800-649-3777 Thomas E. Emery City Clark 00637264 Dated: December 23, 2004 For more information, please cal: FC D 248.593 1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Wells Fargo Bank, NA f/k/a Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc., f/k/a Norwest Mortgage. Inc. a California Corp. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Gingham Farms. Mch<gan 48025-5822 Fife #042899F01 mumm and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 27th day of January, 2005 at 190 o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a safe at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings, (that befog the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be neces­ sary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 8.55000% per annum and ail legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the under­ protect its interest in the premises are described as piece or parcel of land situ­ of Orangeville, County of Barry, Slate of Michigan, and described as foltows, to wit: PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST IM OF SECTION 16. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING 2227.17 FEET WEST AND 506.66 FEET NORTH OF THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SECTION 16. TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE NORTH 08 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST. 93 74 FEET THENCE NORTH 36 DEGREES G6 MINUTES 54 SECONDS EAST. 30.32 FEET; THENCE NORTH 59 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 40 SECONDS EAST 112.0 FEET TO A POINT 33.0 signed, necessary lo premises. Which said follows: AH that certain ated in the Township FEET SOUTHWESTERLY OF THE TRAVELED CENTERLINE OF KELLER ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 41 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 50 SEC­ ONDS EAST. 100.0 FEET TO A POINT 33.0 FEET SOUTHEASTERLY OF SAID CENTERLINE (SAID POINT ALSO BEING NORTH 59 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 42 SECONDS EAST. 193.42 FEET FROM THE PLACE OF BEGINNING). THENCE SOUTH 45 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 50 SEC­ ONDS EAST. 48 31 FEET TO A POINT 33 0 FEET SOUTHWESTERLY OF THE CENTERLINE OF SAID ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 31 DEGREES 03 MINIFES00 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF A 10.0 FOOT DRIVEWAY. 161.40 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY ON A CURVE TO THE LEFT IN SAID DRIVE, 12.80 FEET (SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 61.87 FEET WITH A CHORD BEARING AND DISTANCE OF SOUTH 25 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 53 SEC­ ONDS WEST. 12 80 FEET). THENCE SOUTH 59 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 42 SECONDS WEST. 64 05 FEET. THENCE NORTH 25 DEGREES 22 MINUTES WEST. 130 0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING TOGETHER WITH A NON EXCLUSIVE EASE­ MENT OVER THE ABOVE MENTIONED DRIVE­ WAY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE CENTER 1/4 POST OF SECTION 16. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. THENCE EAST ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 683 95 FEET FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THE CENTERLINE OF A 10.0 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT the Dumber below if you are in active MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be raadndad by the foracioalng mortgagee, in that evert, your damages. If any, ehall bo limitad eotety to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at aate, piuo Interwt MORTGAGE SALE - Default ha« made in the conditions of a mortgage msue by Leo Leonard, a married man and Lori Leunard. his wife, original mortgagors), to Weis Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 10.2003. and record­ ed on September 16. 2003 in mstiumunt 1113443. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is r aimed to be ctoe at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twanty-Four Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-One A-d 99/100 Dottars ($124331.99). including mtere.M at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of safe contained in said mort­ gage and thq statute in such case rmrte and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wd be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged pwntses. or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1.90 PM. on January 27.2005. Said premises are situated in VBage of Freepxt. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8, Block 2, VBage of Freeport, accordk g to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plata. Pago 22 Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. In which case the redemption period shal bo 30 da* s from the date of such sate. Dated: December 23. 2004 For more Information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Wefts Fargo Bank. NA success* by merger to Wefts Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 ommn Ate #043723F01 FOOT DRIVEWAY; THENCE NORTH 32 DEGREES 20 MINUTES WEST. 180.87 FEET TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT WITH A RADIUS OF 35 43 FEET. A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 81 DEGREES 15 MINUTES AND A TANGENT OF 30 39 FEET. THENCE NORTH 48 DEGREES 55 MINUTES EAST. 80.78 FEET TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT WITH A RADIUS OF 32 95 FEET. A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 85 DEGREES 22 MINUTES AND A TANGENT OF 30 39 FEET. THENCE NORTH 36 DEGREES 27 MINUTES WEST 227.88 FEET TO THE POINT OF INTER­ SECTION OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT WITH A RADIUS OF 56.87 FEET. A CENTRAL ANGLE Or 67 DEGREES 30 MINUTES AND A TANGENT OF 38.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 31 DEGREES 03 MINUTES EAST, 231.21 FEET TO THE TRAV­ ELLED CENTER LINE OF A COUNTY HIGHWAY AND THE POINT OF ENDING. TOGETHER WITH A NON-EXCLUSIVE RIGHT OF WAY TO LIME LAKE DESCRIBED AS: COM­ MENCING 2227.17 FEET WEST AND 506 66 FEET NORTH OF THE EAST IM POST OF SEC­ TION 16. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 59 DEGREES 29 MINUTES WEST. 76.60 FEET TO A 16.0 FOOT RIGHT OF WAY; THENCE SOUTH 84 DEGREES 07 MIN­ UTES WEST. 16.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 05 DEGREES 56 MINUTES WEST 28 67 FEET AS POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 05 DEGREES 56 MINUTES WEST, 62.67 FEET; THENCE NORTH 18 DEGREES 56 MIN­ UTES WEST 198.35 FEET; THENCE NORTH 09 DEGREES 28 MINUTES EAST. 83.83 FEET; THENCE NORTH 29 DEGREES 23 MINUTES EAST. 92.40 FEET TO A POINT 33.0 FEET SOUTHWESTERLY OF THE TRAVELLED CEN­ TERLINE OF KELLER ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 66 DEGREES 37 MINUTES EAST ON SAID SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID ROAD; 16 09 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 29 DEGREES 23 WEST, 86.60 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 09 DEGREES 28 MINUTES WEST. 74.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 18 DEGREES 56 MINUTES EAST. 196.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 05 DEGREES 56 MINUTES EAST. 93.16 FEET; THENCE DIAGONALLY BACK TO POINT OF BEGINNING ALSO A 25 FOOT NON-EXCLUSIVE RIGHT OF WAY TO LIME LAKE. DESCRIBED AS: COM­ MENCING 2227.17 FEET WEST AND 506 66 FEET NORTH OF THE EAST 1M POST OF SEC­ TION 16. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 16 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 59 DEGREES 29 MINUTES WEST. SOUTH 84 DEGREES 04 MINUTES WEST. 16 FEET TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID RIGHT OF WAY; THENCE NORTH 05 DEGREES 56 M|NUTES WEST ON SAID WEST­ ERLY LINE TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF PROPERTY AS DESCRIBED IN LIBER 314 ON PAGE 263 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, SAID '-OiNT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINN'NG. THENCE SOUTH 25 DEGREES 17 MINUTES WEST ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID PROPERTY (BEING SOUTHERLY LINE OF 25 FOOT. WIDE RIGHT OF WAY) TO LIME LAKE AND POINT OF BEGINNING Dunng the six (6) months immediately foilowing the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed during 30 days imme­ diately following the sate. Dated: 12/30/04 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, PC Jonathan L. Engman (P56364) Attorney for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 868 W. Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy, Ml 48064 248-362-2600 Pub: 12/30/04 - 1/2095 �Page 16 - Thursday, January 13. 2005 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Forvcioaure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall bo limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made In th.’ conditions of a mortgage made by Alan L. Smith, a marned man and Sue Smith, his wife, orig­ inal mortgagor(s). to Gehrke Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 27. 1997. and recorded on October 31, 1997 in instrument 1003518. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Secretary of Veterans Ailatrs. an Officer of the United States of America as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Five And 69/100 Dollars ($76,535.69). including interest at 5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM. on February 17. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Parcel A Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 23. Town 4 North, Range 8 West, distant South 02 degrees 31 minutes 10 seconds West 850 78 f»et from the West 1/4 post of said Section 23; thence South 83 degrees 27 minutes 41 sec­ onds East 332.23 feet; thence South 02 degrees 18 minutes 24 seconds West 441.64 feet; thence North 88 degrees 02 minutes 23 seconds West 333 12 feet along the North line of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 23; thence North 02 degrees 31 minutes 10 seconds East 468.18 feet along the West line of said Section 23 to the place of beginning. Subject to easement for public high­ way purposes described as follows; Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 23, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, thence South 02 degrees min­ utes 10 seconds West 1318.96 feet; there*.- Scuih 88 degrees 02 minutes 23 seconds East 116.77* feet along the South line of the Northwest 1/4 o' the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 23 to the place of Beginning, thence Northeasterly 138.62 teet along the Arc of a Curve to the radius of which is 285.45 feet and the Chord of which tears North 78 degrees 02 minutes 55 seconds East 137.26 feet; thence South 88 degrees 02 minutes 23 seconds East 83 32 feet; thence South 02 degrees 18 minutes 24 seconds West 33.00 feet; thence North 88 degrees 02 minutes 23 seconds West 216.35 feet along said South line to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date c< such sate. Dated January 13. 2005 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trot! & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Secretary of Veterans Affairs, an Officer of the United States ol America 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4O45582F01 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Shirley F. Fix. a single woman and Ronald E Hamman, a single man, as joint tenants. Mortgagors, to Homeowners Loan Corp. Mortgagee, oated the 24th day of October. 2000 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County ol Barry and State of Michigan, on the 9th day of November. 2000 in Instrument # 1051742 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Monument Street Fundmg-ll. LLC said assignment dated the 15th NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust TO ALL CREDITORS: WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ NOTICE TO CREDITORS: POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY Case Number SP-28-2004 Lola A Cecil Cowtea. Location: 4635 Lacey Rd.. In Section 1 of In the matter of VROGINDEWEY FAMILY. Trust dated October It. 1994 decedent. The BRUCE N. VROGINDEWEY. who kved at 1977 Drive. Hastings. Brookfield died Michigan in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of February, 2005 at 1XX) o’clock a.m. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 9.540% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attor­ ney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to prc’ect its interest in the premises Which said premise? are described as follows: Ail that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Hastings. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Legal Description for 001N21525: Beginning at a point on the west line of Section 25. Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Hastings Township. Bany County. Michigan, distant South 00 degrees 00 minutes 27 seconds West 176.00 feet from the Northwest comer of said Section 25; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 27 seconds West. 220 00 feet along said West section line; tr.snce South 39 degrees 46 minutes 04 seconds East 330.00 feet parallel with the North line of said Section 25. thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 27 seconds East. 198.00 feet; thence North 89 ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescmd- name of VROGINDEWEY FAMILY TRUST, end ALFLEN were named as the trustees serving at the ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate, pkts interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been nwfe in time of or as a result of the decedents death. the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffery J. dated October 11.1994, wherein the decedent was the settlor and JILL R. ALFLEN and STEPHEN P Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that ail claim- against the decedent or against the trust witt be forever barred unless pre­ sented to JILL F ALFLEN and STEPHEN P. ALFLEN the named trustees at 1977 Brookfield Dr., Hastings. Michigan within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. January 7. 2005 Robert L. Byington (P27621) 222 W. Apple St. P.O. Box 248 Hastings. Michigan 49058 269-948-8341 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS. This sate may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate, pfus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Angela Moran and Linda Kasti, original mortgagors), to The CIT Group/Consumer Finance, Inc., Mortgagee dated September 8, 2000, and record­ ed on April 9, 2001 in instrument 1057876. in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to HSBC Bank USA. as Trustee in trust tor Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust Inc., Asset Backed Pass Through Certificates Series 2003-HE- February 10. 2005. Said premises are situated tn Township of Yankee Springs, Bany County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on toe South line of Section 12. Town 3 North. Range 10 West. Yankee Springs Township, Bany County. Michigan distant North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 1320.00 feet from the South 1/4 post of said Section 12; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 340.51 feat along said South fine; thence North 00 degrees 03 minutes 19 seconds East 1328.29 feet; thence South 89 degrees 50 minutes 26 seconds East 670.38 feet along the North line of the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 12; thence South 00 degrees 02 min­ utes 59 seconds West 866.42 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minute* 00 seconds West 330.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 02 minutes 59 seconds West 680.00 feet to toe point of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from 3 as assignee by an assignment, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of Seventy Thousand Eight Hundred the date of such sate. Ninety-Eight And 29/100 Dollars ($70,898.29), including interest at 11.49% per annvm. FC J 248 593.1311 Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wtl be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 XX) PM. on February 10. 2005 Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are Attomr/ys For LaSaNe Bank National Association, oesenoea as. a parcel ot tana locatoo in tne Northeast comer of the South 1/2 ol the Southeast 1/4 of Section 35, Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Hastings Township. Barry County, Michigan described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast comer ot the above described land; thence West 220 feet; thence South 198 feet; thence East 220 feet; thence North 196 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date ot such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period Shan be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: January 6. 2005 For more information, ptease call: Trott & Trott, P.C. as Trustee for toe registered holders of Structured Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2004-8 Asset Securities Corporation. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-582? Fife 4042788F01 For more information, ptease call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys For HSBC Bank USA. as Trustee in trust for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust Inc., Asset Backed Pass Through Certificates Series 2003-HE-3 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4044120F01 0»S371« Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may ba rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Russell H. Solmes and Renee Solmes, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s). to First Unton National Bank of Delaware. Mortgagee, dated August 24, 2000. and recorded on August 31, 2000 in instrument 1048876, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Six Thousand Four Johnstown Twp. Purpose- Requesting a special use permit for temporary supplemental family housing, in the A zoning district. Case Number SP-1-2005 Todd A Theresa Bloomberg (owner); ATAT Wireless (applicant). Location; 11675 Memory Lane, in Section 29 of Orangeville Twp. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for a telecommunications tower, in the AR zoning district. Cass Number SP-2-2005 Mike Hughes. Location: 8500 Bivens Rd., in Section 3 of Maple Grove Twp. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for a home occupation (animal hide processing), in the A zoning district. MEETING DATE: JANUARY 24, 2006. TIME: 7:00 PM PLACE: Community Room in the Courts A Law Building at 206 West Court St , Hastings. Michigan Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties will b* completed by the Planning Commission members before the day of the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present took views upon an appeal either verbaly or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above men­ tioned time and place. Any written response may be matted to the address ksted below or faxed to (269) 948-4820. ■ The special use appbcation(s) is/are available lor public inspection at the Bany County Planning Office. 220 West Slate Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 during toe hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 pm ), Monday thru Friday. Ptease cal the Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 tor fur­ ther infot iiiation. The County of Bany win provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materi­ als being considered at toe mooting to indMduals with disabilities al toe meeting/hearing upon ton (10) days notice to too County of Barry. IndMduds with dtsabHrties requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058, (269) 945-1284 Debbie S. Smith. Barry County Clerk °*urM* NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE the conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph Esquibel and Deborah Esquibel, husband and wife, fee simple, original mortgagor(s). to NPB Mortgage. LLC, Mortgagee, dated October 21, 2003. and recorded on October 24. 2003 in instrument 1116292. in Bany county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twenty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Fourteen And 40/100 Dollars ($26,814.40), including interest at 9.05% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM. on February 3. 2005. Said premises are situated In Township of Orangeville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described aa: Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18. Town 2 North. Range 10 West described as: commencing at the South 1/4 comer of said Section; thence North 01 degrees 00 minutes 08 seconds West 1351 92 teet along the East line of said Southwest 1/4; thence South 89 ffegress SB minutes 08 seconds West 320.00 teet along South line of the North 1299.50 teet of said Southwest 1A4; thence North 01 degrees 00 minutes 06 seconds West 500.00 teet to the place of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 06 seconds West 557.01 feet; thence North 00 degrees 55 minutes 22 seconds West 279.99 feet long toe West line of the East 211 teet of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said section; thence North 89 degrees 5€ minutes 08 seconds East Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS This sate may be reed nded by the forectoslng mortgagee, in that event, your damages, H any, st tail bo Unto­ ed solely to tho ret u m of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interact. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lorie Vantewen, married and Rodd Vantewen. mamed. original mortgagor(s). to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 19. 2003, and recorded on August 26. 2003 in instrument 1111835, in Barry county records. Michigan, on wfech mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Four And 41/100 Dollars ($154,734.41). including inter­ est at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings at 1XX) PM. on February 3, 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Cariton, Berry County. Michigan, and are descntwi as: toe West 330 teet of toe East 5n x««s of toe South 1/2 of the Northeast 1ui Section 16, Town 4 North. Range 8 War.. Cartton Townshp. Barry County. Michigan. FXCEPT commencing 1290 feet West of toe Nortiieast comer of toe East 50 acres of toe South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4; thence South 150 feet; thence Wt>st 132 teet; thence North 150 tear, toencr cast 132 teet to the piece of beginning Together *ith an 18 too’ easement appurtenant to the above described camected parcel over the existing farm lane whose' centeriine is located approximately 807 teet Norte of the Southeast cor­ ner of e» Nortfieest 1/4 ot Section 16. Town 4 North. Range 8 West, Cartton Township. Barry County. Michigan, and running WvMerty 1290 teet. The redemption period shall be 12 months from toe date of such sate. Dated: December X, 2004 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott A Trott. P C. Attorneys For Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corpon.ton 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4O44374F01 THIS HRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE ING TO COLLECT A DEBT... ANY INFORMATION DEFAULT having been made in the conations of a certain Mortgage made by JODI L STILUS, a sin­ gle woman, to HOMESTEAD SAVINGS BANK, dated March 25,2004, and recorded in fw office of the Register of Deeds tor toe County ol Barry, and State of Michigan, on April 1. 2001. in Libor WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS This sate may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages, if any, shell bo limited aoteiy to toe return of the bid amount tendered at sate, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THS FIRM IB A DWCOLLCCTORATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT 4W»T. AN* INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW * YOU ARE IN ACTTVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia aate may be readndsd by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, aheO ba limit­ ed sotefy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at aate, plus Interaet MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In Dated: January 6. 2005 the conditions of a mortgage made by Dwight B riewiTi, ur., ano nflicnene rtevfm, original inongagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 30, 2001. and recorded on May 9. 2001 in instrument 1059368. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof tne sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-One And 48/100 Doners ($89,581.46), including Interest at 9% per annum. Under toe power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM. on February 10. 2005. . Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 82 feet of Lots 1.2, and 3 except toe East 66 feet of Lot 1. Block 16. Daniel Striker's Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 11. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: January 6. 2005 For more information, please call; FC X 248.593.1302 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Systems, Inc. Electronic Registration 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4010527F02 O-V1T171 1124496 of Mortgagees, on which Mortgage there is dawned to be due at the date of this rotice. for principal and interest, the sum of One Kindred Fifteen Thousand One Hundred Pfty-Seven and 20/100 ($115,157.20) Dollars, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover in the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any pert thereof, whereby the power of sate contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW. THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sate contained In said Mortgage and in pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided, the said Mortgage wifi be foreclosed by a sate of the premises therein described or so much thereof as may be nsressary, at pubic auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse, east door. 220 West State Street, to the City of Hastings, and County of Barry. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and tor said County, on February 3. 2005, at 1XX) o'clock Eastern Standard Time in the after­ noon of said day. and said premises win be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgage, together with 6% interest, legal costs, attorneys' fees and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; which sted premisas are deserved in said Mortgage as fefiows. to-wfi: Commencing at the Southeast comer of Section 19. Town 1 North. Range 7 West; thence North 00*41'49* East along the East line of said section 1104.14 feet to the place of beginning; thence North 88*39*35* West 280.00 feet; thence South 00*41 '49* West, parallel with the East section line. 220.00 teet; thence South bo’39'35* East 273.00 feet to the centeriine of West Lake Road; toence 86.44 feet along toe arc of a curve to the left whose radius measures 954.95 feet and whose chord bears North 5*20*35* East 88.41 feat; thence North 00*41'49* East along toe East line of said Section 133.79 feet to toe place of beginning. Assyria Township. Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (X) days from the date of such sate. Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. you are hereby advised that this notice is attempting to cofiect a debt, and that any informa­ tion obtained wl be used against you. If you dispute this Indebtedness within thirty (X) days of your receipt of this notice, you will be pro­ vided with verification of the amount owing. Hundred Fifty-Six And 38/100 Dollars ($86,456.38). 556.62 feet; thence South 01 degrees 00 minutes 08 seconds East 280.00 feet along the West line of Dated: December 3. 2004 HOMESTEAD SAVINGS BANK including interest at 6.25% per annum the East 320.00 feet of said Southwest 1/4 to the Mortgagee TUCK. GARRISON A MOORE. PLLC Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on January 27. 2005. Said premises Barry Woodland. are situated County. in Michigan, Village and of are thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 27 seconds East. 22 00 feet; thence North 59 degrees 46 min­ Southeast comer, Section 16, Town 4 North, Range utes 04 seconds West. 85.00 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement for public high­ way purposes over the Westerly 33 feet thereof for Chartton Parte Road and any other easements or thence North 12 rods to center of Woodland Center ty is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600 3241a. the property may be redeemed ment 1131295, in Bany county record*. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to LaSalte Bank National Association, as Trustee for the registered holders of Structured Asset Securities Corporation. Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2004-8 as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage including interest at 7.99% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wifi be foreclosed by a safe of tos mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM. on 1977 Brookfield Drive Hastings. Michigan 49058 described as: Commencing 5.80 chains West of redeemed, except that in the event that the proper­ Hooper and Shasta A. Hooper, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 16. 2004. and recorded on July 23. 2004 in instru­ there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Ninety-Six Thousand Eighty-Three And 33/100 Dollars ($396,063.33). 269-945-9557 Jill R. Alften and Stephen P. Alften degrees 46 minutes 04 seconds West. 245.00 feet; restrictions of record. During the six (6) months immediately foltowing the sate, the property may be THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION November 9,2004, leaving a certain trust under the day of December, 2004 Record in Instrument 1138735 Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed lo be oue. at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Thousand One Five Hundred Seventy Nine & 30/100 ($101.579.30), and no suit or proceeding at law or NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS 07 BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing tor toe following Special Use Permits: 7 West: thence East 136 feet for place of beginning; Drain; thence Souteast along the center of said drain; thence lo the center of the highway. West to beginning^______ The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days dunng 30 days immediately following the sate. Dated 1/6/05 Monument Street Funding-ll. LLC, from the date of such sate. Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. P.C. Jonathan L. Engman (P56364) Attorneys for Monument Street Funding-ll. LLC 888 W Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 248-362-2600 ASAP626361 01/06. 01/13. 01/20. 01/27 For more information. please call; Dated: December 23, 2004 Wachovia Bank of Delaware. National Association f/k/a First Union National Bank of Delaware 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite S030673F02 Attorneys for Mortgagee Business Address: 403 South Superxx. P.O. Box 660 Atoon. Michigan 49224 (1-13) Imo of said Southwest IM; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 06 seconds West 320.0 feet along the South line of the North 1299.5 feet of said Southwest 1/4 for the place of beginning of said easement; thence North 01 degrees 00 minutes 08 seconds West 1104.0 feet; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds West 102.0 feet; thence North 01 degrees 00 minutes 08 seconds West 195.50 feet; along toe West line of the East 442 feet of said Southwest 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds West 66.0 feet along the North line of said Southwest 1/4; thence South 01 degrees 00 minutes 08 seconds East 261.50 feet; thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds East 102.00 feet; thence South 01 degrees 00 minutes 06 seconds East 1038.0 feet; ment. The redemption period shall be 12 months from Trott A Trott. P.C. For Range 10 West; thence North 01 degrees 00 min­ utes 08 seconds West 1351.92 feet along toe East By: Mark W. Garrison (P24068) Thanks to you... 89 families received Christmas food baskets and 204 children received Christmas presents in the Nashville area through Nashville Community Programs. thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds East 66 0 feet to the place of ending of said ease­ FC J 248 593.1311 Attorneys place of beginning. Subject to and together with an easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes over a 66 foot wide strip of land being described as; Commencing at the Sojfh 1/4 comer of Section 18. Town 2 North, the date of such sate. Dated; December 30. 2004 For more information, ptease call: FC H 248 593.1300 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For NPB Mortgage. LLC 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bmgham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite S044050F01 That’s what matters Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 13. 2005 - Page 17 Hastings Exchange Club Youths of Month announced for January Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The Southeaslm Elementary School Young Citizens of the Month for January, as selected by the bichange Club of Hastings, are Brittany Welch, Kelly Peterson and Dylan Thurman. The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 Students at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades for January are Farrah Salazar and Brian Graybill, shown with teacher Don Schils. Sat. and Sun. 75<z ALL Christmas Candy and Food Gift Sets Central Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for January, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are (from left) Casey Goggins. Megan Miller and Rachel Kingsbury, with teacher John Merritt. F 60./’ 60° 70 - 50 ’ Fr.-’rance and Bath & Body Gift Se(s Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors this month from the Exchange Club of Hastings are (from left) assistant Principal Mark Martin. Adasm Hodges, Sara Archambeau, Cody Davis. Helen MacQueen. Taylor Simpson and Jason Heinrich. Fir? Jewelry Select Video Games Sterling Silver Jewelry Tate an additional 30° Already reduced clearance prices on select fall and winter Women's, Men's and Children's apparel and Footwear 75% < Star Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for January, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are (from left) Katy Kesler. Julie Sevems and Joey Longstreet. Holid.v Items Including: J Kitchin Textiles. Towels, Bath I Accesories. Throws. Decorative Pillows, I Doorrats, Tabletops and Candles OFF* All Christmas Trees. Ornamentation. Lighting. Holiday Home Decor, ’ Holiday Plush. Boxed Cards and Gift Wrap .___________________ —______ J 2O’’-7OS Sehct Toys, Sleds, Camp Chairs and Hunting Apparel & Accessories St. Rose Elementary Youth of the Month for January, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, is Corey Bunge, with teacher Bernadette Norris Dallas Pesch. shown here with teacher Trisha Kietzman, is Young Citizen of the Month for January from Pleasantview Elementary School. LOO* FOR EXTRA SPECIAL V^LUE SIGNS THROUGHOUT THE STORE FOR ADOTOONAL OFFERS. . WMU 9UPPUES LAST. DUE TO TME 3FAMMAUTY OF TME MERCHANDWE ON TNB KHBt WE CANNOT OFFER MMCNBCK* • Percent i* Off Regular Retail �Page 18 - Thursday. January 13.2006 - The Hwangs Banner Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER 9W5-9554 / <>/• Suh IL //' Wmilt d IL al I \lalt $110 AMISH LOG BED w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 OTY OF HASTINGS seeks detail oriented, well organ­ ized and enthusiastic appli­ cants for Deputy City Clerk. Associates Degree & experi­ ence in responsible adminis­ trative work, preferably in­ cluding personnel and pay­ roll desired. Experience in municipal government pre­ ferred. Starting salary range $30-$36K depending on qualifications. Send resume with 3 references to Thomas Emery, Clerk /Treasurer, City of Hastings, 201 E. State St, Hastings, Ml. 49058 by January 21,2005. EOE. 6717 LINDSEY RD., DEL­ TON: 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1870sq. ft. manufac­ tured on 3.6 acres, adjoins State Game Land, 36x48' pole bam with electric, $115,000. (269)664-5831 by appointment 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought, never used). Still on roll. New $800 - sell $295. (517)204-0600 AMISH BEDROOM GROUP: 5 piece, all wood, includes pillowtop mattress set, $1,800 new, sell $350/ best. (989)227-2986 AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, 5^00 obo (2bQ )94M>502 BED: a brand new Queen pillowtop mattress set. Brand new, in plastic, war­ ranty, $119. Can deliver, 616­ 378-6998. BED: King pillowtop, new, in original package, warran­ ty. Can deliver, $199. 616­ 318-6998 BED: Memory' foam mat­ tress set. Brand new w/war­ ranty, must sell, $400. Call 616-281-5575. Can deliver. BEDROOM SET: Headboard, rails, dresser and nightstand. All brand new, never used, sacrifice, $350. Can deliver, 616-281-5575. BEDROOM SET: New 6pc. set with sleigh bed! Must sell $650. Can deliver; 616­ 281-5575.____________________ SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set $175. (517)719-8062 ( an! <>l I himk^ CARD OF THANKS The family of Gladys Willison wishes to thank everyone who sent cards on her 100th birthday; also Thomapple Manor and Mayor Bob May for her special day. „„ THF.JAJWIY WAREHOUSE FULL TIMER: SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIRS, the industry leader in children's book fairs, is seeking dependable individuals to stock, pull or­ ders and pack display cases. Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds, and push/pull up to 300 pounds. Forklift certi­ fied. We offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package. Please apply in person between 9:00 am and 4:00pm at Scholastic Book Fairs, 8280 Broadmoor SE, Caledonia, MI 49316. Scho­ lastic Book Fairs believes di­ versify leads to strength. EOE/AA/H/V/DFWP WAREHOUSE-PART TIME 5:00 PM TO 10:30 PM: Scholastic Book Fairs, the indus­ try leader in children's book fairs, is seeking dependable individuals to stock, pull or­ ders, pack display cases and unload trucks. Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs. Fork­ lift certified a plus. We offer a competitive salary. Please apply in person between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM al: Scholastic Book Fairs, 8280 Broadmoor SE, Caledonia, MI 49316. Scholastic Book Fairs believes diversity leads to strength. EOE/AA/V/DFWP OPEN HOUSE: A GREAT BANG FOR YOUR BUCK!! Englerth Construction wish­ es to share with you an op­ portunity to go through this newly constructed 3bd., 2 bath, distinct cap cod home. This home with its unique amenities at 420 E Center Street, Hastings can be viewed Saturday, Jan 15, 2005 from the hours of 1­ 4pm. This collaborative ef­ fort between Barn County and MHSDA offers subsi­ dized housing for those qualified and is a mus< see for anyone with the thoughts of building or purchasing a home. hi \L uitiriam IN LOVING MEMORY of our father, grandfather and great grandfather, Lloyd Owen who passed away on January 9,1997. Gone but never forgotten. Karol Owen and family BEAUTIFUL AKC REGIS­ TERED YELLOW LAB PUPPIES! 3 females, $450 each. Dewclaws removed, wormed, 2nd shots. Mother on site. Ready for a loving home. Call (269)948-3717 FOR SALE: 1990 30" Class A motorhome, 27,000 mile?., runs great, $23,000. Call (269)838-8909. 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get then* at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 Orangarille family loses louse to fire A famil in Orangeville Township kt everything they owned in a house fire Wednesday, an. 5. The 9! I Brry County Central Dispatch recived a call about the house at7600 South Norris Road just soth of Keller, which was engulfe in flames by the time the Debn fire tanker truck arrived withmanpower to fight the blaze. Tbmapple Township Emergency Srviccs also arrived to find the hme on fire and the occupants ot in the yard. There wer also reports of ani­ mals in the bme or surrounding buildings. Brry County Victim Services peionnel w-.-re called, as well as he local American Red Cross. The Red Cross sent volunteers from Barry bounty to help the family that jost the home and interviewed^ family members to determin- the level of assis­ tance they neded. “It is alicipated the Red Cross will povide food, clothing and tempotry lodging," said Rick Norma, associate director of readincssand response. "Our volunteers re trained to assess the situatio; and determine the level of asistan.ee necessary." All assistane and services arc provided fre of charge to disas­ ter victims. • Red Cros volunteers provid­ ed water nd snacks to the Orangeville Township Fire Department and other emer­ gency personnel, since they wert on the seen since 10 a.m. that morning. A local McDonald's also donate* burgers and coffee for the emetency personnel. Stay irformed on local events... Subscribe to The BANNER! Call.. 945­ 9554 . Steven Lee Satterfield would like to express our sincerest thanks for the out­ pouring of love end support that was given to our family during our time of sorrow. No words can express our feelings of gratitude to fami­ ly and friends for the many calls, cards, flowers, food and donadons we received. Your k.ndness will be remembered always and has meant so much to all of us. We would like to offer spe­ cial thanks to aunt Shirley and uncle Chuck, as well as uncle Darrel], aunt Barb, aunt Loretta and Gary. We also appreciate the support from Steven's dose friends. ALGONQUIN LAKE APARTMENT: 1 bedroom on beautiful Algonquin Lake, 1st months rent plus security. (269)945-0917 or (616)293-3104. AVAILABLE NOW: 2bdr farm house, only minutes from Hastings. Full bath with hook-up for washer/dryer. No smoking, no pets, $575/ month * utilit­ ies & security deposit (296)838-5459 XufitHial \d\ ATTENTION: WORK FROM HOME! S500-$2,500/ mo. pt. $3,000-$7.000/mo. ft. Free CD Rom. 800-532-6304 mission, rebuilt 1-16-04 by LAS, never used, $850 obo; 1957 Chevy pickup metal hood, $100. (269)908-0973 FOR SALE: 1990 30* Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great, $23,000. Call (269)838-8909. WHEN WINTERS HERE you must dean your carpets to remove salt k other conlaminates. Compact cars through Jan. $49.99. Call The Detail Works (269J94&-0958. A / oilllll ’ $100 REWARD FOR full re­ covery of a custom made necklace cross pendant. (269)948-4316 WOULD THE PERSON WHO STOLE THE BUR­ TON MOTION 157 SNOW­ BOARD FROM THE CAR BEHIND O.T.T. SATUR­ DAY, JANUARY 8TH., PLEASE RETURN $T TO 820 E CLINTON STREET OR CALL (269)945-4759, WITH NO QUESTIONS ASKED! IT IS MY 13 YEAR OLD SONS CHRISTMAS PRESENT k HE'S VERY UPSET. THANK YOU! Ih.dd $100 PILLOWTOP QUEEN mattress set (in plastic). Brand new, never used! King, $150. (517)719-8062 $150 WOOD FOUR POST BED with Sealy Posturpedic king mattress set. bought/ never used. Coe»t over $800. (517)204-0600 fl It < V* DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: art; warning of scam with bank accounts Man charged in hospital supplies theft HASTINGS — Charges of larceny in a building have been authorized against a 22-yearold Hastings man for taking various hospital supplies from Pennock Hospital Jan. 4 during the early evening hours. The num. who had been at the hospital with a family member, was suspected of taking the supplies when an employee saw him go into a medical supply room. Officers responded, confronted the individual and located items in his pockets, and inside a vehicle. The suspect then admitted to the officer that he had stolen the items that were identified by hospital per­ sonnel. Though charges were authorized, the man's name was not released. Three Lansing men nabbed in break-in WOODLAND TOWNSHIP — Troopers from the Michigan Stale Police. Hastings post, arrested three Lansing men on larceny charges in connection with a report of a break-in at North Clark Road. The names of the three men were not released. A resident in the area reported to 911 Central Dispatch that there were vehicles at the house nearby and a breaking and entering may be occurring. The neighbor heard noises through a baby monitor left on at the empty house while the residents were in Florida. The suspects broke into a gun cabinet and stole several weapons. GR man arrested for shoplifting steaks be HASTINGS — Hastings City Police officers arrested a man Jan. 7 afr^r he was found to in possession of food stolen from the Felpai’ich Grocery Store. An employee who observed the man putting four steaks inside of his clothing stopped the man as be attempted to leave the store. Officers then placed Michael Yepez, 46, of Grand Rap'd.,. under arrest for retail fraud. During the investigation officers found several more sG*aks inside his vehicle that were believed to be stolen from a grocery store in Middleville. It was later determined he was also wanted by the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department on traffic related charges. ' Man arrested in doemstic assault HASTINGS — A 51-year-old Hastings man was arrested last Sunday on a chugc of domestic assault after officers responded to a domestic complaint at an apartment in me 300 block of South Broadway. The female victim called the police at 9:45 p.m. and claimed her boyfriend had assaulted her. When police arrived they were able to determine that Greg Brochue. 51. of Hastings, had grabbed the victim by the throat and threw her to the floor during an argument. Authorities said it appears that alcohol played a factor in the incident. COURT NEWS • Anthony Hayes. 18, of Lake Odessa, was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Jan. 6 to 30 days in jail with credit for 35 days served, twp yean probation, and $1,100 in fines and costs for one count of larceny over $ 1,000 but less then $2,000. This charge stemmed from his arrest in Woodland Township in August for stealing bicycles. The felony charge has a maximum penalty of five years in prison and/or $10,000 in fines or three times the value of the property taken. by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer Hastings City Police are alerting the residots of Barry County about information sent out by the Better Busines Bureau on fraudu­ lent or unauthorized charges to bank accounts "It is occurring in the State of Montana, hsvever. we have one incident that happened in Hastings for the amhnt of $299 on Dec. 24. The victim’s account is with Mah Street Bak. We are still inves­ tigating but are alerting citizens to be aware* said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. Authorities said it is always good practice to review financial statements on a regular basis especially during he holidays. Montana Consumer Protection is looking Ito the practices of a company called “Helen of Trade’’ for potentiily sending unautho­ rized checks to banks for funds. The main problm is that victims are not catching the charge early enough and are ping to the banks too late to dispute these charges. j Residents of Montana are receiving unauborized charges that show as check numbers for anywhere up to $99 right out of their checking accounts. When victims go to theii banks to find more information on this questionable and unauthotzed charge, they are being told it is from a company called “Helen f Trades.’’ The charge and company name isn't anythkg the consumer has ever heard of before. This company tells vitims they have pre­ approved these checks, but that doesn't seem tie. When victims call the company, they receit a recotding stating “You've reached a company called Multidata tervices.’’ When they choose the option of customer service, they recive a voice mail stat­ ing to leave a message and someone will rctun the call. Here are some tips from the BBB on how t dispute this compa­ ny's unauthorized charges: • Go to your bank as soon as possible about fie charge and report that there has been fraudulent activity within y*ur account. • File a dispute, and demand that your bank ssist you. If the bank says that you have waited too long, tell them thttruth: this was unau­ thorized and your account is not to be charged • Be persistent! The website of the Grand Rapids office ofthe BBB that serves Barry County is www.grandrapids.bbb.org. Il aw has an e-mail alert newsletter anyone can sign up for. Middleville teen pleads guilty to manslaughter in shooing death A Middleville teen-ager pleaded guilty in tarry County Circuit Court last Thursday to manslaughter and tampdng with evidence in connection with the shooting death last Spcember of Travis Woodwyk. 16. Cody Wagner, 16. originally was charged Ibv. 22 by the Barry County prosecutor's office with open murder'.tampering with evi­ dence in a criminal case and felony firearm chfges. The sentencing hearing is scheduled for Frida. March 11. in Barry County Circuit Court. Woodwyk died while at the home of his fried while playing with a loaded gun. Authorities have alleged Wagner ted a single shot and then altered or concealed evidence to make Wodwyk's death look like an accident in an attempted coverup. The charges were the result of an investigate by Barry Countv Sheriff’s Detective David Oakland. • Mark Morris, 49, of Plainwell, was ordered Jan. 6 to serve two prison sentences with credit for 164 days served, and $180 in fines. The first sentence of 46 to 180 months (three years and 10 months to 15 yean) is for one count of felonioe* assault, which has a maximum penalty of four yean in prison and/or $2,000 in fines. The second sentence of 12 to 24 months in prison was for one felony charge of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, which has a maximum penalty of 2 and 1/2 yean in prison. The charges also have a habitual offender fourth offense notice attached, which increase the maximum penalties to 15 yean in prison. The offenses occurred in July in Prairieville Township when Morris was accused of assaulting a man with a .22 caliber rifle. • Ryan Brackett, 26 of Delton, was sen­ tenced Jan. 6 to two prison sentences with credit for one day served, and $180 in fines. The first sentence of 72 to 180 months (six to 15 yean) is for one count of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence caus­ ing death, which has a maximum penalty of 15 yean in prison and/or $10,000 in fines. The second sentence of 12 to 24 months is for one count of felonious driving causing injury, which has a maximum penalty of two years in prison and/or $2,000 in fines. These charges are from an incident in March in Barry Townsnip when Bracket, under the influence of alcohol and marijuana, caused the death of Brenda Stevens. 55 of Delton, who died as a result of her injuries from a two-car crash on M-43 Highway south near Fiona Road. Stevens was a passenger h? a southbound pickup truck that was struck head on. Her husband, the driver of the pick­ up. Kenneth Stevens. 55, of Delton, was the only person of the four injured who was wearing a seat belt during the crash. • Wade Watson. 24, of Lowell, was sen­ tenced Jan. 6 to 19 to 180 months in prison with credit for 240 days (eight months) served, for two counts of probation violation. The first count was of failure to report to a probation officer Aug. 25 and Sept. 4, which is considered absconding from supervision. The second count was for use of cocaine by testing positive on July 14, Aug. 2 and Aug. 11. Watson's original charges were of home invasion second degree in May 2003, a felony with a maximum penalty of 15 years and/or $3,000 in fines. He originally was sentenced to 12 months in jail, with credit for 37 days served. • Harold Marshall, 48 of Delton, was sen­ tenced Jan. 6 to one year in jail with credit for three days served, four years probation, had his driving license suspended for six months, was ordered to participate in the adult drug court program, and was assessed $4,780 in fines and costs for one count of operating or maintaining a methamphetamine laboratory. This charge has a maximum penalty of ten years in prison and/or $100,000 in fines. There is also a fourth offense notice attached to this charge. Marshall also was sentenced to an addi­ tional one year in jail with credit for 254 days served and 60 months probation for violating his probation on two other cases against him in Circuit Court. He was also ordered to attend substance abuse counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, and AA meetings while in jail. When he has served his jail sentences, he will be admitted to the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission program. Thanks to you... Over 798 youth graduated from the DARE program in 2002-2003. Just say NO to drugs! That’s what matters Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center �The HwUng. Banner - TTanday. January 13. 2005 - Page 19 Thornapple Lake Road party store buglary latest in rash of incidents? The Barry County Sheriff's Department is investigating a break-in at Little’-.*. Country Store on Thomapple Lake Road in which the suspect or suspect took 36 cartons of ciga­ rettes. mostly Marlboros and Camels, and and undisclosed amount of cash. . While Sgt. Tim Rowse, from the Barry Couty Sheriff’s Department would not dis­ close the amount of cash taken, citing an ongoing investigation. Laurie Little, manager of Little's Country store, said that the cash stolen from the store included funds collected from the community to sponsor fireworks display at Thomapple Lake on the 4th of July. “I’m just hoping that if someone in the community knows who did this they’ll be mad enough to rat them out,’’ she said. The break-in was reported to the Barry County Sheriff’s Department at 7 a.m. Sunday. Jan. 9. when the store’s assistant manager arrived at the store and discovered Sheriff's Department said the suspects gained entry to the store by forcing their way through a steel door at the back of the building. Rowse said the Barry County Sheriff's Department is working with the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department, the Michigan State Police Post and the Nashville Police "I'm just hoping that if someone in the community knows who did this they'll be mad enough to rat them out." — Store manager Laurie Little Department, comparing evidence in a scries of similar recent break-ins. In December and January there have been similar break-ins reported at Cappon’s Sporting Goods in Yankee Springs, Tom's Market in Hastings. Fuller Street Elementary School in Nashville, Weatherwax Farm Market and Nursery in Vermontville and Maplewood Elemenatry School in Vermontville. evidence of a break-in. The report filed at the Barry County MCILVAIN, continued from page 1------------------had been a member of the Fann Bureau before. He and his wife. Betty, were active at the county level, where he was elected president and he was chosen secretary He and Betty have three children, a son, Mike, who lives in Minnesota and a son. Lance, who lives at the original family farm on Sager Road, and daughter who lives just across the road. He was elected vice president of the state­ wide Farmers Union in 1982 and four years later was elected to his first of nine two-year terms as president. When asked about the biggest different between farming today and 60 years ago, lie didn't hesitate to talk about the process of industrializing agriculture. "When I started, farms were a lot smaller and just about everybody had a small Ike of equipment." he said. "We had a pretty good and sound environmentally safe system for more than 200 years in this country but then somebody wanted to make a whole lot more money.’’ Behold the invasion of the corporate farms, the "hog hotels" with animal intensive opera­ tions. Large food companies such as Archer Daniels Midland. Cargill and Con-Agra, and agricultural chemical firms six h as Monsanto emerged. "Farm prices haven't changed much from when I started, but we’re creating a lot more pollution of our air and water (because of cor­ porate farm operations),” Mcllvain said. "A lot of water in Michigan has been polluted because chemicals have been getting into streams and lakes with runoff and into under­ ground aquifers. And these intensive opera­ tions have hugv problems getting rid of ani­ mal waste." Though Mcllvain describes himself as an unabashed "progressive" politically, he said. “It wouldn’t be such a bad idea to go back to the smaller farms." The retiring president mostly identified himself as "progressive’’ because of his sup­ port for bold programs to get America off its oil habit and begin to use alternative fuels such as ethanol through corn, soybeans, switchgrass, com stalks and even wood prod­ ucts. He also advocates wind and solar power. He said the benefits of weaning America off oil arc simple, giving far fewer reasons to have to go to war and to promote energy independence. "The technology is there to do it," he main­ tained. "When I’m told it’s too expensive, I have to ask what it’s costing us for oil, not just in prices at the gas pump, but also in loss of lives in wars we shouldn’t be fighting. “I believe this will be difficult because it’s not in the best interests of those in power to seriously look at alternative fuels because they fear somebody else then will be making the money. But we’ve got to do something because oil won’t last forever and right now it’s hurt us." Mcllvain insisted that com alone is not the best way to create ethanol and alternative fuels. He said switchgrass is better, easier to grow and it can be developed for the sole pur­ pose of making fuel. He has some switchgrass on his farm now. “But we’d have to make it profitable for those who grow it." he noted lie added that consumers soon will have to v ake up to the reality they cannot do as they please with huge gas-guzzling polluting cars, trucks and sport utility vehicles. He said the only way positive change can come is if the people insist on more fuel-efficient and eco­ nomical means of transportation While he said he is sad to finally get out of the political arena and the business of helping farmers, it’s time because health questions have made him slow down. He said he has been proud of the Farmers Union’s role in getting "country of origin" labeling legisla­ tion passed and it helped secure $3 million in disaster aid that’s coming in now for area farmers. He also that because of his work with the Farmers Union, he was in Senator Carl Levin’s office when the Pentagon was struck on Sept. 11, 2001, and he witnessed much of the riots in Seattle against the World Trade Organization. Mcllvain summarizes the problems of now versus then very simply as corporate greed, supported by a government that has let rich and powerful businesses write significant leg­ islation over the last several decades. He says the Department of Agriculture and most gov­ ernment and land grant institutions do the bid­ ding of the rich and powerful and hft me small family fanner behind. “People talk about con:»ervative and pro­ gressive," he said, “bin the family farms were much more progressive than what we have today. They were /Ide to produce enough for us to eat withor i the consequences of pollu­ tion and chemicals." ‘Madam's Been Murdered/ is next Village Players dinner theater play by Patricia Johns Staff Write The Village Players of Middleville will The water main break on West Main Street in Middleville was repaired by 1:30 p.m. Monday. Jan. 10. Finish work on the road surface should be completed by the end of this week. Truck accident causes area power outages It wasn’t a typical Monday for either Caledonia or Middleville, as two separate incidents created power outages in Caledonia and caused no water temporarily in Middleville. A vehicle owned by Waste Management of Michigan Inc. attempted to turn around in the driveway at 7998 Kraft Ave SE. The driver. Terry Visser, 33. of Greenville, misjudged the height of overhead ppwer lines, catching the power lines on his vehicle, a 2003 Mack dump truck. His vehicle pulled down several wires, inchiding a primary line at the location. Another truck owned by Total Logistics Control Inc. also became entangled in the downed power lines. No one was injured in this incident. Consumers Energy had to shut off power to the area to free the vehicles involved. Kraft Avenue between 76th Street and 84th streets was closed for three hours. The power outage also affected Caledonia High School briefly, trapping some students on an elevator. In Middleville a water main break on West Main Street caused the Thomapple Kellogg middle and high schools to close for half the day to alloUr crews to turn off the water to repair the main. Some students were able to reap benefits from the incident as the ski club was able to get on the slopes early instead of waiting for the end of the school day. Most after school events were canceled at the two schools. The three elementary schools were not affected by the closing. Village of Middleville Department of Public Works hoped to have completed the repair to the water line by 1.30 p.m. Monday. The portion of the roadway that collapsed still needs to be repaired. A barricade closed the lane on West Main Street to keep traffic from falling into the hole. BftBRY BSBWIE A aaaary30*10ajn.te3iun. RY EXPO CENTER Promoted by... VENDORS ADT Security Services Airway Hooting A Cooling Godwin Quaiity Water Sn « draperies dr fine4 furniture Snow and Son Michigan Dutch Bams Construction Co. LLC ■bshmi Miwy nununy Twry McKinney Poured Cteon Pro of West FteghrwCaBote. 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Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner will be Carolyn Newman. Chris Reitman and Helen the Middle Villa Inn at 795-3640 for reserva­ tions. Groups planning to attend should try to Wingeier. The Middle Villa’s Villa Meadows Room served at 7 p.m., followed by the play. Call bouse next mouth in the dinner theater pres­ will be transformed into an English manor make their reservations at the same time. Cravero says, “Call to make your reserva­ entation of “ Madam’s Been Murdered - Tea house “lousy" with atmosphere and ghosts. tions soon since some evenings sell out" will be Late Fridays and Saturdays. Feb. 11, According to Schellinger, the all important 12, 18.19.25 and 26 at the Middle Villa Inn. questions are, "Will Americans fill the manor event The play was written by Pat Cook and is directed by Cheryl Cravero and Darlene with hay? Will the inspector be able to sort Thomapple Kellogg High School seniors out all the red herrings? Was it actually the interested a career in either the performing or Schellinger. butler ‘who done it?’ and Just who are Sir visual arts. This year’s cast includes John and Mike Bremer, Doug Brinks. Colleen Cox, Randy The Revue cdebrating start of its 10th season A portion of the proceeds of this annual goes to fund scholarships Jeffrey and his paramour? ’ Cost for the dinner and the play is $25 per ■"W- The Revue is celebrating the start of its 10th season of theater at the Vermontville Opera House by doing its 30th show, “The Music Man" Feb. 4-6 and 10-13. Friends of The Revue are invited to a 10th anniversary reunion Saturday, Feb. 5, froml to 5 p.m., at the Mulberry Gardens in Nashville. The owners of Mulberry, Nancy and Orvin Moore, were in a few shows when The Revue first began. Nancy's sister and family. Lynn Blakely, are in “The Music Man” for the second time. It started in 1996 with a small group of friends, led by Bill Reynolds, who was only 23 years old at the time. He had been in his - Third- wins continuing their annual winter tradition of Eggers, Mary Fairchild, Adam Gravelyn, Patty Higley, Lynn Holloway. Susan Nelson. high school musicals and while going to col­ lege. went back to Maple Valley and helped Nonna Acker by building set and playing piano. With no formal training, he had only a dream to start a community theater group. So with the help of Ryan Rosin and Jeremy Schneider, they put together a couple of sum­ mer shows. "The Foreigner" and “The Importance of Being Earnest." They had very small crowds, but gained experience. In February 1997. the three fellows worked together to put on “The Music Man." Reynolds produced it, built set, got the cos­ tumes. did the advertising and whatever else needed to be done, and Schneider, studying at Western Michigan University to be a math teacher, directed the show (his very first show ever). Rosin, who was a chemistry major and music minor, directed the music and taught himself to play piano. They did five shows of "The Music Man” in one weekend and by the last show, the Opera House was packed beyond capacity. The cast and community wanted more. Schneider was in a few more shows and went on to do summer stock. Now he is married, lives in Florida, and says he can’t wait to move back to do theater again. Rosin is now a music and science teacher at Maple Valley High School and directs the high school musical*. Bill and Ryan help each other out with their musicals. Reynolds has produced all 30 shows al The Revue while directing, acting, playing piano, choreographing, costume designing, building set, designing sound and lights and whatever else needs to be done in most of them. His wife. Jenny, lets him pursue his dream after he leaves his day job as a ultrasound tech at Pennock Hospital. Their three children, Ellie, Betsy, and Will arc all in the current show while Jenny manages the concessions as she has for the last 10 seasons. Jenny also mans he phone and takes reservations. (his past year The Revue had more than 2.500 people in their audiences enjoying “Joseph." Once on This Island" and "Wait Until Dark.” t Complete for �Page 20 -- Thursday. January 13. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Speaker touts restorative justice in fighting crime by David T. Young Editor A lot of recent evidence suggests America's current criminal justice system is in serious trouble and fresh ideas are needed. One new idea is the concept of restorative justice . or community conferencing, which was brought to Hastings in the Jan. 7 First Friday program by the Rev. David McShane, a retired Presbyterian pastor ik-w living in the Delton area. McShane has been heavily involved in community conferencing and conflict resolution since his retirement. Noting that the United Stales now has more people in jail or prison per capita than any other industrialized nation in the world, the guest speaker said community conferencing focuses on what can be done about a crime rather than playing to the revenge factor or coddling the offender. It forces the perpetrator and the victim to sit in the same room and talk to one another in the presence of a facilitator. After the two break bread together, they try to see if an agreement, including restitution, can be reached. It was pointed out that in very serious cases The Rev. David McShane passionatey makes a point about community conferenc­ ing. JUST in which the offender shows little or mi remorse, a satisfactory agreement is unlikely, therefore the punitive system would be more appropriate. Restorative justice, where it has been adopted and used, has been shown to signifi­ cantly decrease the rate of recidivism, or repeat offenses. McShane showed a video that talked about how the system has been successful in Baltimore, with more juvenile offenders stay­ ing in school and about 90 percent of the peo­ ple involved, criminals and victims, reporting they reached some kind of agreement. Community conferencing was hailed in the video as "filling the gap between interperson­ al conflict and crime." Restorative justice began in Neu South Wales. Australia, with David Moore and John McDonald from law enforcement using philo­ sophical concepts from Silvan Tomkins. They were prompted to do some research because they noticed a tribe of aborigines called the Wagga Wagga had amazingly low numbers involved in the criminal justice system. The reason was that the tribe itself worked out punishment and justice without using out­ siders. Moore and McDonald were joined later by Ted Wacha. who 20 years ago started the “tough love" movement, but switched, to focusing on community conferencing because of its promise of getting results. McShane said restorative justice works because it deals with the emotional “affects” of crime, which are “wired into the brain and govern our emotions." He said people who may speak different languages nonetheless can understand people who don't speak but show emotion. He identified the nine basic emotions as enjoyment, happiness, contempt, surprise, disgust, fear, anger, interest and ashamed, all of which are biases in thinking, thanks to the limbic system, which is part of every human's central nervous system. McShane said community conferencing “attempts to understand emotions rather than control them by reason." Retired Delton Kellogg educator Gordon Christensen asked if any long-term studies still showed satisfaction with the program. NNOUNCED! •1500 OWNER LOYALTY* Robert Nida speaks at length as an expert and a member of the audience. “The recidivism rate is way down (where it is used)," McShane answered. "It works so much better than the ordinary system. American jurisprudence is governed by resolving issues in adversarial relationships, which sometimes produce neither justice nor truth." Local attorney Carol Jones Dwyer suggest­ ed restorative justice would save taxpayers money and provide greater satisfaction for victims and offenders. She then asked how people could gain access to community conferencing. “It’s allowed as an alternative to going to court." the guest speaker answered. He added that the program has gained acceptance more widely in Canada than the U.S. and a woman in the audience noted that some places even train police in restorative justice prac­ tices. “For me the secret is taking human emotions seriously,” McShane said, “that’s the neces- tion program offered from Kalamazoo. McShane said a state law passed in 1989 allowed for $1 of every court filing fee vo go to dispute resolution and 26 centers were established in Michigan, one of which remains in Kalamazoo, but too few people avail themselves of such services. Eileen Oehler said she took the dispute res­ olution training “a long time ago in Bartie Creek. I was ready to go. but 1 never heard anything." Barry County Family Court Administrator Robert Nida said he is in agreement thtit com­ munity conferencing shows promise ind he has attempted to implement it whenever pos­ sible. sary part. “But how do people get past revenge? There are statistics about how unsuccessful punish­ ment is in modifying behavior. In fact, punishment can make a criminal much more wily... Punishment may be necessary, but it’s not the answer." Again, the Rev. McShane stressed that offenders incapable of shame will not benefit, now will their victims. “For them (offenders without remorse) this process is not going to work. We’re not going to get anywhere,” he said. When shame finally comes into play during community con­ ferencing. emotions finally col­ lapse and the facilitator then directs attention to resolution of “In our criminal justice system, the harm is said to be against the state, and we’re saying we don’t care about the victim. Restorative justice includes the victim and the communi­ ty. Victims’ rights are moved to the forefront. "There are story after story that suggest we ought to go back to the Native American way of doing things, that the community ought to take care of its problems." He said, however, that the state provides ample funding for locking up offenders, but not nearly enough for community conferenc­ ing. Nida said his court tries to implement con­ ferencing through the Youth Services Bureau arid calls on ministers to take on roles as facil­ itators “It’s our neighborhoods, our kids,” he said. "Let’s not let the government take care of it. 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We believe that we should just arrest them (the offenders) and throw ’em in the clink” He said community confer­ encing is different than media­ tion in that it insists the two par­ ties face each other and try to resolve differences while con­ fronting one another. Carol Dwyer asked whatever happened to the dispute resolu- 'The recidivism rate to way down Hk DirvW McShane Heather Reed. J-Ad Graphics reporter who identified herself as also a criminal justice student, said it’s the duty of all people to see what they can do to fix the problems. A woman identified as Pat. who works in the family court system, said. “Restorative justice shows us that we have to live together. The current system doesn't force the criminal "Politicians seem to be deeply invest­ ed in fear and anger and the media caver it. We have a hege failing crimbiaijus­ tice system selling fear and anger. So how do we approach that pnMemf “ to face the victim. I don't think it hurts to bring the criminal face to face with the vic­ tim.” “This makes people accountable for the bad decisions they make," Nida said. "This is not a soft program." “We re also bringing the offenders back into society ; most of them have to come back anyway.” said Bob Dwyer, “instead of ham­ mering a big red 'A’ on their foreheads." Pat said that the offender and the victim taking a break to eat together is a very impor­ tant part of the process. When asked about crimes involving use of drugs. McShane stressed that restorative jus­ tice is not a cure for the addict, nor should it be considered an alternative to treatment. Nida said he supports new and fresh ideas like community conference in family court because. “Our young people are taking over (some day) and if we don’t give them the tools to be successful, we’re going to be in a big mess.” � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-01-20.pdf 1cdbb0a7d2c9974e6ad609c1aaa0a2fb PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 49058-1893 | ............................. . i Community Music School ‘weekend’ set Budget becomes game of ‘chicken’ Lakewood trounces Middleville b-ball See Story on Page 3 See Editorial on Page 3 See Story on Page 11 Hastings Thursday. January 20. 2005 VOLUME 152. No. 3 PRICE 50C Schwartz new Saxon grid coach Library leader marking 20 years Hastings Public Library Administrator Barbara Schondclmayer will be honored for her 20 years of service in her position at a special open house celebration from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Jan. 25. at the library. Visitors will be able to "get a peek” al the staff's new offices and light refresh­ ments will be served. The library is located at 121 S. Gsmdi St. in Hastings, across from the county courthouse. GOP, Dems plan spring conventions The Barry County Democratric and Republican parties will have their spring­ by Brett Bremer Sports Editor For the past couple years Karl Schwartz has been pacing the sidelines of Hastings High School athletic events, but instead of a clipboard, a stop watch, or a whistle in his hand, he's had a camera. That’s all about to change. The Hastings School Board Monday night unanimously approved Schwartz to be the next Hastings High School varsity football coach. He succeeds Kyle DeHom. who resigned after the season last fall. Schwartz has a long history as a freshmen and junior varsity head football coach, as well as numerous assistant positions. He also spent one year as the Saxons' varsity boys’ and girls' track coach. “I miss it,” Schwartz told Hastings Athletic Director Steve Hoke as the pair watched foot­ ball practice last summer. “1 didn’t know 1 missed coaching until 1 started taking pic­ tures.” Schwartz didn’t care what position he took, as a track, cross country, or soccer coach, any­ thing. He just decided he was ready to get back into the game. The timing just worked out perfectly for him to take over, what he calls “the flagship” program. be issued to eligible persons from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. in room Wl-51 in the Cobo I U Center. The Republican Stale Convention will held Feb. 4 and 5. in Grand Rapids at the Amway Grand Hotel. For information, please call Barry County Republican Party Secretary Tom Evans at (269) 838- The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has awarded scrap tire grants to 31 applicants to clean up approximately 4.2 million scrap tires. Scott W. Schantz Sr. of Barry County was given a $20,850 grant. The money is supposed to be used for | the complete cleanup of tire sites in order Ito reduce potential public health and envi­ I ronmental concerns, such as fire and mosqurtoes. associated with sera) tire sites. This funding will completely dean up 28 scrap tire sites and funding to remove scrap tires creating fire lanes to improve safety and compliance with state law at three other sites The grantees will have until Aug. 30 to complete contract requirements for having their tires removed and processed in accorI dance with a DEQ-approved tire removal plan. Thomapple Wind Band concert set I The Thomapple Wind Band is gearing up for a new concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20, at Lakewood High School. Rehearsals will be held in the Hastings High School band room from 7 to 9 p.m. on five consecutive Thursdays, Jan. 20 and 27 and Feb. 3. 10 and 17. The band this winter is under the direc­ tion of Keith Closson. Members of the adult ensemble come from as for away as Rockford, but are mainly from the Thomapple River area, hence the name. Membership in- the ensemble is open to any post-high school age musician who is looking for an oppor­ tunity to play and can commit to the See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 Schwartz. He coached within Karpinski's program, and is a friend of Clarey and Jack Hoke. “When 1 met Jock, he just told me to get down in a three-point stance. He made me fire out against him.” said Schwartz. “I’m used to that. I’m used to the physicality of it. Everybody hated to play us. We were the tough, rural district. We’re not pretty. We’re tough. “That’s what Hastings should be. We’ll get back to that. We’ll get back to that quickly. My kids have always hit in the past, and they will hit again.” Those are the words of a defensive minded coach. Schwartz’s football coaching career began at Cheboygan Catholic Central in 1982. He spent two years as a Varsity assistant and a defensive coordinator. He moved onto Brethren High School, where he was the head junior varsity coach. He came to Hastings in 1986. and in the 1987 season was an assistant varsity football coach under Jeff Simpson. In 1988, Schwartz spent the fall as the head freshman coach at Lakewood High School, then returned to Hastings the following year and alternated between being a varsity assistant and the head freshmen coach. In 1989, he was also the distance coach for the Lakewood track and field team. He later became the throws coach with the Hastings High School varsity track team, where he helped mentor numerous regional champions and state placers, including Chris Youngs, the 1992 state Division II champion in the shot See SCHWARTZ, page 12 Kart Schwartz Doster hired as sewer administrator conventions soon. Democratic Chairw oman Barbara Cichy Mid - .meeting of the duty elected precinct delegates and the at-large delegates to the Spring Barry County Comention at the Thomas Jefferson Hall. 328 Jefferson St. Hastings, on Satuday. Feb. 5. al 10 a.ta The purpose will be to elect delegates and alternates to the spring slate conven­ tion scheduled for Saturday. Feb. 19. at the Cobo Center. Detroit. Credential cards will Area man earns scap tire grant "So far in Karl’s career, anything he’s got­ ten involved with has been successful, whether its on the field or in the classroom.” said Hoke, “and he’s going to surround him­ self with people that have done the same.” That is Schwartz’s top priority. “I'm in negotiations with many of my old buddies.” he said. “A lot of them seem inter­ ested. I wouldn’t be surprised if we saw a lot of familiar coaches back around here.” The athletic department has given Schwartz the opportunity to start from scratch in building his staff. He’s started within the school system. Having teachers as coaches, he says, is important. They can help in recruitment of athletes, and can watch over the students year round. Schwartz hopes to re-establish the tradi­ tions of the Jock Clarey. Jack Hoke and Bill Karpinski eras. “To me. Hastings fi.'tball is Bill Karpinski, because he was here when I came here.” said State police commander on the job The Michigan State Police Hastings post's new commander is First Lt. Kevin McGaffigan. An 18-year veteran of the state police, he was a trooper at the Battle Creek Post for 10 years and at MSP Training Academy in Lansing taught classes to cadets in use of force, defen­ sive tactics, Simunitions and classes using the Range 3000 which has com­ puterized shooting scenarios. McGaffigan replaces acting commander Detective Sgt. Terry Klotz, who replaced Sgt. Kim McNally when she was trans­ ferred. McNally had replaced Greg Kruisenga last February when he left for employment with the State of Michigan. Parks and Rec Commission has new leadership by David T. Young Editor The Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission has new leadership after reor­ ganizing in a special meeting last week. Tim Weingartz was named chairman and Tom Doyle vice chairman in the commis­ sion’s Jan. 11 meeting, which was called a week earlier than usual to deal with the changes. Commission Chairman Ken Neil and Vice Chairman Jeff MacKenzic. both See PARKS, page 2 by David T. Young Editor De>pite objections from a persistent watch­ dog. the Southwest Barry Sewer and Water Authority has hired former Prairieville Township Supervisor Mark Doster as part­ time administrator for the system. Doster, who was defeated by Tom Guthrie in his re-election bid in last August’s primary and a is former chairman of the Sewer Authority, is expected to work an average of 20 hours a week with an annual salary of $25,000. Southwest Barry Sewer and Water cus­ tomer and watchdog Barbara Cichy objected to the hire Monday afternoon, maintaining that a firm would better handle the duties, that Doster lacks proper business experience and she charged that he created his own job description before even interviewing for the position. The administrator will not handle the dayto-day physical operations of the sewer sys­ tem. that will be left to Scott Monroe. “This is probably the most challenging position in Barry County.” Doster said, “but it will be interesting. It’s something I think I can make a positive contribution to.” The new post’s duties have been outlined as follows: • Office manager — Overseeing operations in the sewer office. • Authority spokesperson — Preparing and delivering press releases and other public relations communications. • Promotional agent — Representing the authority in matters related to the promotion of Ute sewer author ty. most notably, expan­ sion of the customer base. • Act as a liaison, where appropriate, between the authority's legal counsel, engi­ neers and auditors • Preparation of board agendas. • Preparation and monitoring of authority budget. • Preparation and presentation of business plans to the authority board on an as-needed basis “The position of administrator will report to the Authority Board.” the job description states. “The salary will be $25,000/year with no benefits other than those prescribed by law. The administrator will sene a/the will of the Authority Board. It is expected that the duties of the position will require on the aver­ age of approximately 20 hours per week.” Doster was chosen on a 3-2 vote by the Sewer Authority Board, with Chairman Roger Turner. Guthrie and Lynn Eddy-Hough voting in the affirmative and Robert Mack and Mark Doster See DOSTER, page 2 Hastings schools learn about ‘Brain Gym’ by Marcie Westover Staff Writer Pushing hard on their “Brain Buttons,” members of the Hastings Board of Education learned about “Brain Gym” on Monday- night. Star Elementary Principal Amy Tebo opened the educational presentation that fea­ tured the Brain Gym and other tools used in the classroom. There are 26 activities associated with Brain Gym that “integrate body and mind to... concentration, memory, reading, writing, organizing, listening and physical coordina­ tion". “Simply put. Brain Gym is a program that uses movement activities to activate the brain for learning.” teacher Barb Case explained. Having students focus and be ready to learn are the goals of Brain Gym. Teacher Diana Johnston led those who attended the school board meeting through a variety of the activities that included Brain Buttons. Cross Crawl and Lazy 8’s. Johnston uses Brain Gym in her classroom through out the day. with each activity lasting around four to seven minutes. Brain Gym is not just something that can be done at school, parents can also incorpo­ rate it into at home activities. Case noted. "It is for all ages and stages and ability levels.” See BRAIN GYM, page 5 Everyone who attended the Hastings Board of Education meeting Monday evening had an opportunity to participate in "Brain Gym.' The simple movements are used in the classroom to “activate the brain for learning.' �Page 2 - Thunday. January 20. 2005 — The Hastings Banner rehearsal and performance schedule. Though all instrumentalion is welcome, the band is especially needs clarinet and per­ cussion players. A lew cost child care program (Sl/child) held near the bend room, is available to make it easier for musicians with children to Bank. Contributions for both silent and live auc­ tion items also are being sought. The shelter opened April 1. 2004. and has attend rehearsals. For more information about how to get involved in the band, or to borrow an instru­ ment if needed, please call Domke (945­ 9181) or Joe Lajoye at 945-9766. Family Fun Night will be Jan. 28 Winter Follies set at TK High School The Winter Follies fund-raiser is sched­ uled for 7 pjn. Saturday, Jan. 29. tn the Thomapple Kellogg High School Auditorium. The purpose of the event is fun and to raise scholarship money for students gradu­ ating this year. TK employees are bringing their serious talent and a bit of comedy to the stage to raise funds for scholarships the Thomapple Kellogg Education Association (TKEA) and the Thomapple Kellogg Education Support Personnel (TKESP) sponsor tor graduating seniors each year. The tickets cost $3 each at t*e door. Right to Life rally slated for Jan. 22 Pro-life Americans across the nation win pause Saturday. Jan. 22. to remember the millions of lives lost to abortion since the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision 32 years ago. Many memorials, marches, rallies and other events will be held to commemorate the anniversary of Roe v. Wade. In Lake Odessa, pro-life citizens will gather to show their strength .and publicly mourn the nation’s abortions since the rul­ ing. Interested people of all ages win meet at 6 p.m. by the flagpole at the Page Building on Main Street (across the street from the post office in Lake Odessa). Pastor Lab, from the Ionia County Church of Christ, will offer a prayer before they proceed down Main Street to M-50 and advance to St. Edward's Family Center, where light refreshments will be served. The program at the Family Center will begin al 6:30 p.m. with Tom Thelen and the band from Kilpatrick Church performing. Ed Rivet, legislative director for Right to Life of Michigan, will be the keynote speaker. Baby-sitting classes offered Jan. 22,29 The local chapter of the American Red Cron and the Barry County MSU Extension 4-H program will co-sponsor a baby-sitting class in conjunction with the Hastings Community Education Department, on two Saturday,. Jan. 22 and 29 in tne Community Room of the Courts and Law Building. There will be a total of eight bouts of instruction. Both sessions will be from 9:30 a.m.to 2:30 p.m. The class is open to youth ages 11 to 15. Participants will leant how to provide safe care for infants and children with a 'hands-on' learning experience that includes feeding, diapering, and dressing of infants, conflict resolution and bask first aid and critical emergency action skills. All who complete the training will receive a Red Cross baby-sitting certification card. The cost of this class is $25. To register, or for more information, call Kati.v Wallers Surratt at the Rany County MSU Extension office at 269-945-1388. Dinner is benefit for Green Gables Green Gables Haven domestic violence shelter will have its annual fund-raising din­ ner and auction Saturday, Feb. 12. The event will be held at the Middle Villa, with a social hour at 6 p.m. and a silent auc­ tion and dinner following. Mimi Gabriel, an advocate for victims and former executive director of Sylvia's Place in Allegan County, will be speaking at the event. Armour Auctioneering will start the live auction at around 8:30 p.m. Photographic Memory will be on site for for­ mal portraits, and proceeds will be donated to Green Gables. The event is being sponsored by Hastings City Bank. There are a limited number of tickets available. Call Laura Brisboe at 948-0506 for more informationt, or to purchase tickets for $40 per person. Tickets also are available for sale at the front desk of Hastings City served more than 120 victims of domestic violence in the last nine months. A YMCA “Family Fun Night” is planned for 6:30 to 8:30 Friday evening, Jan. 28. at YMCA Camp Algonquin. There will be ice skating and tower climb­ ing (weather permitting), s 'more making, hot chocolate, games and a bonfire providing warmth. Crafts are an additional 75 cems. This event is free to the public. Barry Child Abuse Council dinner set The Barry County Child Abuse Council will have its annual meeting and dinner tonight (Thursday. Jan. 20) at the Hastings Country Club. A business meeting will be held at 5 p.m.. a social hour will take place from 5:30 to 6:30, followed by dinner and a 25th anniver­ sary program. Cost is $20 per person. For more information, call 948-3264. ‘Great Decisions’ starts Feb. 10 In preparation for the “Great Decisions” discussion group of the Institute for Learning in Retirement that will meet for eight weeks beginning Feb. 10 and following Thursdays from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the KCC Hastings Center, the class coordinator invites prospective class members, and oth­ ers interested, to view, or record for later viewing, the series of half-hour discussions featuring government leaders, ambassadors and secretaries of state now airing on WGVU-TV, Channels 35 or 52. at 11 am. Sunday mornings. These videos could be included in the February and March classes if members wish. The current series produced last fall is an addition io the 2004 Foreign Policy Association topics, and preparatory for the 2005 topics. ILR members or others interest­ ed in the class should register now by phon­ ing KCCs ILR director, Teresa Durham, at 948-9500, extension 2838. The 2005 brief­ ing book needs to be ordered now to be received in time for reading before classes begin. The $15, 100-page book is included in the course fee, $25 for eight weeks or more for members. $29 for non-members. For details on topics to be covered or the clars, call KCC or the local class coordina­ tor, Eileen Oehler, al 948-2347. Walk for Warmth slated for Feb. 26 The 20th annual Walk for Warmth is scheduled for 9 a.m to noon Saturday. Feb. 26, in Hastings. The Community Action Agency (CAA) of South Central Michigan sponsors the annual fund-raiser to help low-income, elderly, and disabled residents with home heating emer­ gencies. Last year the 19th annual Walk for Warmth raised more than $70,000 and helped almost 815 families stay warm during New TK gym dedication planned for Feb. 7 Thomapple Kellogg Schools wHI dedicate their new gymnasium and fitness center ina ceremony at 7 p.m. Monday. Feb. 7. The public is invited to tour the new facility. Information about engraved brick donations to assist JK athletes also will be available. Refreshments will be served. DOSTER, continued from page 1 Michael Herzog dissenting. There were three other applicants. Wes Knollcnberg of Barry Township, former Caledonia Township Treasurer Jill Caldwell and Pete Siebert of Pine Lake, who withdrew. Several inside sources have claimed Doster not only wrote his own job description ahead of lime, but also privately lobbied some authority members to propose establishing the position. * Is this Just a political ploy to assure vourfriends have a Job? Way not cut­ source the operation and manaRemenf to a reputable firm that has the expertise needed to move this facility fonvand? " _____-BwtoCfchy Doster, who was chairman of the authority until last November moved and voted to pull out of signing a contract with the firm SevernTrent Services of Kalamazoo to help hire an engineering firm to run the troubled sewer system. The hiring of an administrator now is supposed to replace that function, along with the physical management of Monroe. “Why the rush to hire a part-time adminis­ trator’ ”’ Cichy asked the authority. “Why did the residents go through the expense ($10,000) of hiring a firm when it became obvious to everyone you were not negotiating in good faith... “Is this just a political ploy to assure your friends have a job? Why not outsource the operation and management to a reputable firm that has the expertise needed to move this facility forward?” Though Doster lost his job last year as a township supervisor, he is an attorney and musical director at the First United Methodist ‘Church m Hastings. Doster explained. “After leaving as chair­ man of the Sewer Authority Board last year. 1 knew there was a need for administrative help, so I submitted a proposal (for a job description) to the board members as a private citizen to get tne ball rolling.” He said he believed Turner took some of the ideas he suggested, but made some changes in the job description, too. After the hiring of Doster Monday after­ noon. Cichy asked. “Where is the money going to come from, to pay off the bond?” She said the $800,000 payment will be due to the county on April and the authority now has only about $50,000. She said she suspects the money will have to be taken from the operations and mainte­ nance budget in order to “scrape through... They’ll have to come up with something." PARKS, continued from page 1 representing the Barry County Board of Commissioners, had to step down at the end of last year because they were defeated in their bids for re-election in the Republican primary last August. Weingartz is a former Irving Township trustee who lost his re-election bid in November, but he represented the public on the Parks and Rec Commission. Doyle is the Barry County Drain Commissioner. Clare Tripp, the new chairwoman of the County Board of Commissioners, will remain as secretary of the Parks and Rec Board. Don Nevins will replace one of the two outgoing officers as a representative from the County Board. However, the other slot is likely to be filled by someone from the public because Tripp has called for the County Board of Commissioners to have two rather than three positions on Parks and Rec. There actually may be two open positions to be filled, according to Charlton Park Director Dr. George Ward Shannon. Mike Bagley has missed about a half dozen meet­ ings in the past year and Shannon said he plans to get in touch with him to see if he wants to continue. The other four current members of the parks and Rec Commission are Don Willcutt from the Road Commission. Clyde Morgan from the Planning and Zoning Commission, and Sharon Rich and William Weissert from the public. The commission oversees operations and plans for Barry County’s recreational and parks facilities. It does a lot of business regarding Charlton Park, which includes a tum-of-thc-century village and historical park founded by Irving S. Charlton. The Parks and Recreation Commission meets on the third Tuesday of each month upstairs in the Upjohn House at Charlton Park. The group met on the second Tuesday this month instead because of the need for reorganization. The next meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15. the winter. This year’s walk aims to raise $80,000 and help more than 900 families. Area residents are being asked to collect pledges and join the walk Feb. 26 at seven locations throughout Barry. Branch, Calhoun, and St. Joseph counties. The three-mile outdoor walk-a-thons raise Mystery Dinner tickets available Read The BANNER every week! people, one representative each from thtownships of Prairieville (Guthrie). Johnstown (Mack). Barry (Turner) and Hope (Hough), with one additional slot filled by Herzog from Prairieville. Turner is filling in for Barry Township Supervisor Richard Barnum, who has not been to a Sewer Authority Board meeting in more than a year for health reasons. The Southwest Barry County sewer project has had a storms history from the very beginning. Barry. Hope and Prairieville townships agreed to form a sewer authority board in 1990 and had a sewer plant built in Barry Township. They were joined in the project about a year later by Johnstown Township. The residents of the three townships origi­ nally were assessed $9.4 million for the proj­ ect. but in 1993 the sewer authority bonded for $12 million, even though construction costs were said to have come in at $14.5 mil­ lion. Longtime sewer project critic Barbara Cichy said customers started by paying for an estimated $9.4 million project, but when it was learned the actual costs would be nearly $5 million more, the assessment rolls were not reopened and adjusted. The project for the four townships instead moved forward with bonding for $12 million. Cichy has contended the authority misman­ aged the finances from the start, underbond­ ing by $2.5 million. “Residents had a right to know how much this was going to cost.” she said. “It wasn’t what the residents originally had agreed to... They (the sewer authority) should have col­ lected that $2.5 million for debt retirement, but didn't. That money went for construction costs." Some of the most heated debates about the system since then have involved its efficien­ cy, or the lack of it. Cichy said the sewer plant has not been able to meet Michigan Department of Environmental Quality requirements through the years for discharge of phosphorus, nitrates, sodium and chloride. One casualty of the controversy was the plant manager, Don Row. who was dismissed. Years later. Row’s successor resigned. Cichy said there are close to 50 miles of sewer pipe and yet there still are "people not connected who are now polluting.” whom she said should be booked up. Sewer authority officials now insist the plant is meeting DEQ requirements and dis­ charge problems have been cleared up. awareness of the need for fuel assistance and help turn warm hearts into warm homes. Pledge sheets are now available at local CAA office or at many area businesses The walk in Hastings will start at the Free Methodist Church, 301 E. State Road. Tickets for the Mystery Dinner Theatre production by the Thomapple Players at 6 p.m. Saturday. Jan. 22, are available now. Call 945-2114 for the tickets which are $45 each. This production will benefit Leadership Barry County. Seating is limited. Doster said," It’s hot going to be nearly as short by the amount she says. The bond was refinanced at a lower rate, which sa ved us a lot of money, and as long as it pays out at the end... “Revenues are going to be less than expenses at this point, but that’s because we need more growth. And there are other funds available to cover that (a projected shortfall).” The five-member Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority is made up of five 4 hazy shade of winter Though yet another snowstorm dumped more than a couple of inches of the white stuff Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, it did leave some pictureque scenes a’ong the Barry County landscape. To the immediate west, in Allegan County, virtual­ ly all schools were closed because of the addition of four to six inches of snow. However. Barry County was spared the brunt of the storm, and all schools within the county were open Wednesday. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to sell, rent, buy, hire, find work, etc. Call... 269-945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 20. 2005 - Page 3 Community Music School ‘weekend’ set A special Community Music School week­ end is being planned in Hasting' Saturday Community Music School - Hastings." and Sunday, Feb. 5 and 6. with a Cabaret and First a concert. A benefit "Cabaret" Saturday, Feb. 5 Presbyterian Church. First United Methodist is scheduled for Performers will include adult choirs from Baptist Church of Hastings. First Church, Grace Lutheran Church and St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Also performing Budget issue becomes game of ‘chicken’ A high-stakes game of "chicken" appears to be brewing in Lansing and 1 submit the Insets will be the people of Michigan if we’re nut The Cabaret will feature dancing with "Les Jazz," a big band specializing in swing music and orchestra instruments, piano, voice and to cover rising expenses, and things are getting worse rather than bet­ so much over the last 20 years? The Michigan Chamber of Commerce right now is having no part of any state income tax increase, but instead is touting a gas tax hike, another example of nickel and diming us to death. The state has raised fees, boosted tne tax on cigarettes and other "sins." Ail of these tax increases have hit middle class and poor taxpayers the hardest. Now for the game of chicken. Gov. Granholm is facing the rough­ guitar. Kindermusik clashes build skills and of the 1930s. ’40s and ’50s. Also included will be a floor show with professional musi­ enjoyment for ages infant to 7 years. More than 180 students of* all ages are now cians from the Community Music School, enrolled. ter. The crucial task ahead for the slate is to balance its budget. Unlike the federal government, which is spending money like a drunken sailor. Michigan is required by law to balance its books every year. Even if the legislature could agree to freeze spending, expenditures on Medicaid and state's prison system are increasing al a rate that est two years of her political career, leading up to her re-election bid. Because the stale is in dire financial straits, she is under a lot of pres­ sure to find solutions. Yet if she does the right thing and champions a state income tax increase, her loyal opposition in the Michigan House and Senate probably will seize the opportunity to claim to voters in 2006 that she committed the unpardonable sin of raising will outpace any expected increases in taxes. Deficits arc inevitable, so just exactly how do our legislators expect to solve the problem? The job just won't get done with gim­ micks such as increasing fees, changing dates of tax collections and using rainy day funds. We need leadership with guts, a willingness to get serious about cutting spending and increasing taxes or a combi­ taxes. Once again, this demonstrates very clearly what’s wrong with our modem two-party system in American politics, which has devolved into a take-no-prisoners, us-against-them football game in which winning is all that matters. Unfortunately for us. when one of the two parties wins this kind of contest, it could be the people of Michigan who lose. What this state sorely needs now is good old-fashioned leadership, the courage to do the right thing, even in the face of opponents who gleefully await any opportunity to discredit the after side and score enough points for a victory al the polls in 2006. I say once again we go to the fairest tax of all. the income tax, and don’t increase other taxes that could hurt small businesses and work­ ing people. Meanwhile, we should be aggressive in finding new kinds of higher paying jobs by promoting new technologies, such as alternative fuels and more energy-efficient living and transportation and creating a strong economic climate for businesses and industries The Friends of the Community Music School are inviting the public to enjoy “an Choir and the Steel Drum Band. evening of musical entertainment and good cheer with the CMS Cabaret” from 7 p.m. to There will be no admission charge, but a free-will offering will be taken. midnight Saturday, Feb. 5, at the Hastings Country Club. offers private lessons at all skill levels in band will be members of the Hastings High School The Community Music School - Hastings hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction and a cash bar. Youngs expressed appreciation for the sup­ Tickets arc $25 per couple, and arc avail­ port of the musicians and the community. He able at the Community Music School. Call said funds will be used for equipment and 94b 9441. scholarships "to help provide new opportuni­ The Cabaret kicks off the "CMS ties for people of all ages and backgrounds to Weekend." which also includes a benefit con­ learn and grow through music." cert featuring area church choirs. "The Spirit The Community Music School is a pro­ gram of the Music Center of South Central in Song," at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6, at Central careful. As I have stated here before. Michigan continues to face serious budget troubles with anotiicr huge deficit facing Governor Jennifer Granholm and the Stale Legislature in the coming year. This is get­ ting to be the same old song —there's not enough revenue coming in Auditorium Music school coordinator Steve Youngs Michigan and is funded in part by private said, “Come feel the warmth and joy of song, Community as more than 150 Hastings singers and instru­ mentalists present a benefit concert for the school information, please call 948-9441. donations and grants from Foundation. the Barry For concert or Music School will organize Kids Choir in Hastings area Cindy CHson Holly Bolthouse The Community Music School in Hastings Bolthouse is a music educator with the is offering a choir for students in third Community Music School and works with the through fifth grades. Auditions for the Kids Choir will be held choirs of both the Presbyterian and Baptist churches in Hastings. on two consecutive Tuesdays, Jan. 25 and Once the auditions are completed. Kids Feb. I. Tryouts will be held in the choir room Choir rehearsals will begin Tuesday. Feb. 8, of Hastings Middle School from 3:45 to 5 from 3:45 to 5 p.m. in the Hastings Middle p.m. Cindy Olson will be choir director and School choir room. Holly Bolthousc will be the accompanist. there is a registration fee for students not cur­ Olson is music director at Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings. She ha* a master's degree in music from Trinity Lutheran Tuition for the choir is $38. Additionally, rently enrolled in other Community Middle School programs. For more information and/or registration, the Seminary and a bachelor's degree in music call from Wittenberg University. Hastings at 948-9441. Community Music School in nation of the two. Raise taxes? Have I gone mad? Anyone who knows me. undeistands I have no love for increasing taxes, especially when Michigan's economy is soft and the employ­ ment outlook in the near future looks bleak. But the more serious problem right now continues to be lack of revenue, not overspend­ ing. Simple logic then tells us the state has to find ways to make up for the loss in income and handle ever-increasing expenses. As long as we understand the need to be brave and raise taxes, we must make certain we do it in the most fair and just way for our residents. And I belk'-e that to be the state income tax. because then we all share the burden, with a percentage based on our ability to pay, with controls on spending, and with time restrictions. As 1 noted here before, our state income tax rate 20 years ago was 5.8 percent, and as of 10 years ago it was 4.6 percent But the rate has dropped gradually from 4.6 to 3.9 percent since then, all because times got good in the booming economy of the late 1990s. But times have changed dramatically in the first decade of the 21st century. Must wc wonder why the state has a problem with how much money is coming in. when the income tax rate has been reduced by we still have. And when the economy in Michigan finally does turn around, let’s lower that income tax accordingly, maybe even to the lowest level in the state’s history. This is no time to continue to play a football game or high-stakes chicken. This is a time for courage and statesmanship, a time to do the right thing on behalf of the people of this economically belea­ guered state. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Latest local meth lab bust site 2nd largest for red phosphorus Last week's seizure of an active methemphetamine lab in the City of Hastings is being hailed by the state hazardous waste cleanup authorities as the second largest lab containing red phosphorus components. That lab was only one in the latest in a string of recent successes by county law enforcement in the continuing effort to rid communities of meth cookers and to try to neutralize the overall problem of meth addic­ tion. In the most recent incident, Earl Nelson. 54 of Hastings, was arrested and has been Typo leads to tax error in Castleton Residents who leave in the Eaton Intermediate School District (EISD) in Castleton Township should look closely at their winter lax receipts. Several residents, have received notices on their receipts that they owe additional taxes due to a typo on their original tax bill. Residents in the EISD were billed 3.3735 mills to support the EISD Vocational Education program, but 3.735 was the actual millage passed by voters. The error means an additional 36 cents per $1,000 taxable value for those who live in the EISD. For more information, cal) the village clerk at the Castleton Township Hall. (517) 852­ 9479. charged with operating a methamphetamine lab within 500 feet of a day care center, a 20­ year felony; possession of the controlled sub­ stance methamphetamine with intent to dis­ tribute. a 20-year felony*, maintaining a drug house, and possession of methamphetamine, a 10-year felony. Nelson also faces charges of being a habit­ ual offender. The Hastings Police Department responded to a residence in the 1200 block of Star School Road on Wednesday, Jan. 12. after Barry County Central Dispatch received a call from a family member about a domestic vio­ lence situation between a father and son. Officers responded to the residence and found out that only a verbal dispute had occurred. However, while officers were in the resi­ dence. they noticed a strong fuel like chemi­ cal odor. Further investigation revealed an active meth tab operation. Members of the Michigan Slate Police Hastings Post and the Southwest Enforcement Team were called in to assist in the investiga­ tion. A Hazardous Materials Team (HAZMAT) responded from Ann Arbor for removal of numerous components used to make meth, and indicated it was the state’s second largest cleanup of a meth lab using red phosphoreus components. Several grams of meth were seized, and the lab was considered to be that of a medium sized operation, and appears to have been active for some time. Local law enforcement officials maintain that the scourge of meth is here to slay, but Barry County officers are working diligently against these criminals. Barry County’s recent successes in break ing up and busting meth lab sites have been the result of cooperation between individual and team efforts to get to the main sources of local production. While the local numbers for meth related statistics continue to increase. Barry County has less of a meth epidemic than does its neighbor to the west. Allegan For the past several years meth has forced law enforcement io focus already strained budget and personnel resources on results this drug is having throughout communities. Meth has an impact beyond its addictive hold on those who use it. The chemicals involved in meth production create a health risk for the immediate and sur­ rounding area where it is cooked. Cases in the past year in Barry County have actually involved children testing positive for meth because adults have caused them to be exposed to i: second hand during the produc­ tion or dumping process. Law enforcement has been particularly successful against suspects known for some time to have been involved in local meth labs and trafficking of substantial quantities of the United Way plans Victory Celebration The Barry County United Way will have its 69th annual Victory celebration and Awards ceremony at 4 p.m. Thursday. Jan. 27. at the Commission on Aging community room. 320 W. Woodlwan Ave., Hastings. The organization will honor donors and present information about the fall 2004 cam­ paign. For those who have not returned their cam­ paign contribution collections, there is still time to submit them and receive awards at the celebration. For more information, call the United Way office at 945-4010. drug in the county and importing the drug from outside of Michigan. One in five inmates currently in the county jail is lodged on a meth-related offense. At least ten of these inmates are facing 20-year felonies for operating active meth labs involv­ ing hazardous chemicals or labs within 500 feet of someone else’s house. Many meth lab investigations, arrests and convictions have resulted from officers responding to domestic disturbances, suspect­ ed zoning violations or suspicious situations, and by use of their resources, sharing infor­ mation and communicating. Police rely on the cooperation of local businesses and citizens informing authorities of anything suspicious in their communities. This cooperation is kept confidential and citizens who report what they see and hear are kept out of the process. Barry County authorities plan to increase the pressure on meth cookers in the future with a concerted community education cam­ paign. Meth is cooked often in garages, kitchens, living rooms or out in the middle of the woods using every day household chemi­ cals. Residents are asked to continue to be aware but keep a distance, and pass along any infor­ mation to local police or the Silent Observer program. The numbers to call arc Barry County Sheriff’s Department at (269) 948­ 4801. Hastings City Police at (269) 945-5744. Michigan Stale Folice Hastings Post at (269) 948-8283, and Silent Observer at 1-800-310­ 9031. Barry County law enforcement agencies include Barry Township Police Department Barrs- County Sheriff Department. Freeport Police Department. Hastings Police Department, the Michigan State Police Hastings Post. Nashville Police Department, Prairieville Township Police Department. Woodland Police Department, and the Southwest Enforcement Team. Those receiving recognition for recent suc­ cessful efforts in discovering and arresting meth offenders have included Sgt. Chris Yonkers. Trooper Ray Durham. Detective Eric Gustafson, Officer Cleon Brown. Trooper Dan Cook. Officer Mark Doster. Trooper Ernie Felkers, Trooper John Hofmeister. Trooper Kelly Linebaugh, Trooper Phil McNabnay. Det. Tom Pennock and Trooper Scott Sharrar. Misty Davis joins prosecutor’s office The Barry County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has hired Misty M. Davis to fill the position of assistant prosecuting attorney. Davis graduated with a bachelor of arts degree with honors from Michigan State University in 1998, graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School and was admitted to the bar in 2002. She served a clerkship with the Hon. Calvin E. Osterhaven of the Circuit Court in Eaton County in 2002 and 2003, and an internship with the Eaton County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. She also had a practice with South Central Michigan Legal Services in Battle Creek, where she had the responsi­ bility for the elderly community outreach programs, in addition to her daily cases. Davis most recently was employed with a law firm in St. Johns, Mich. She and her family say they look forward to becoming a pan of the Barry County com­ munity. where she will assume her responsi­ bilities on Monday. Jan. 24. �Page 4 - Thureday. January 20. 2005 - The Hastings Banner A more extensive study of history is necessary Motorists show callous disregard for life To the editor. This is regarding the people who don't read, speed limit signs between Airport Road and West State Road on Thursday night (Jan. 6) Lake store on West State Road. Something should be done to decrease the speed down to 35 mph, after all it is a resi­ dential area and a lot of kids and people walk around there, especially in the summer, and even now. There arc also hidden driveways below the hill just past Norway Avenue, mak­ ing it really hard to see, especially al night.* People need to slow down in that area. There have been several accidents. 1 know that it is enforced from the cemetery just out­ side of town to 45 mph. but that still isn't enough. People don't obey the speed limit, and go a lot faster. A few times there have been people driving up to 70 mph. and even trying to catch each other. What is it going to take — someone getting hurt or even killed while walking between Norway Avenue and the lake store, before something is done? Will people pay attention then? Our family had a bad experience on the section between Norway Avenue and the lake. Someone was driving a SUV-type vehicle on was quite lighted up. This motorist could have paid more of attention, slowed down or stopped, because he or she hit and killed our family pct. an eight-month-old puppy, who was very much loved! The driver did stop for a few seconds down at the store, but then kept right on going! Some people just don't care! There needs to be a decrease of the legal speed limit to 35 mph there and a law passed saying that if someone hits an animal of any kind, especially a pet of some kind, they should stop and turn around. If this person would have done all these things above, our puppy might have been alive now. Also we were out there near the road trying to call the dog back, and I know the motorist could not have missed that either. So people, please slow down, pay more attention, before something more drastic hap­ pens, like a person getting killed. Family of Nancy Geren. Hastings around 10:30 p.m. in the lighted area just below the hill. Even with the car lights on it To the editor: "War is all hell, according to U.S. Grant's favorite subordinate. William Tecumseh Sherman, who hit the nail squarely on the head. As such, it's a matter one hopes to con­ duct thoughtfully, carefully (not necessarily cautiously), with dispatch, and an eye to lay­ ing waste the enemy rather than oneself. It seems everyone who’s read some pop history considers himself or herself an expert on grand strategy, military strategy and tac­ tics. My own experience indicates most of these folks don't know who you’re talking (or writing) about when you mention Suit Tsu. Clausewitz. Dupuy, Liddell-Hhrt Fuller, Mahan. A few weeks ago. Robert Johnson told us in a letter to the editor there is no history but military history. The next, Tom Wilkinson said all war represents failure of (a rather recent concept) conflict resolution. Chris Norton displayed lack of knowledge on the matter, seconding Johnson's (incorrect) claim "our soldiers" beat the Brits to gain independ­ ence. while labeling his contentions "igno­ rant" Had it not been for a lot of help from the French, Spanish and Dutch (particularly the French navy) we’d still be singing the same tune (My Country 'tis rf Thee"), but with dif­ ferent words. “God Save Our Gracious Queen." It’s a complicated story, but I’ll try to make it brief. Upon restoration of Charles II to the English throne (1660), a fluke of fortune provided the power necessary to bring about the king's return from exile in Holland fol­ lowing Cromwell's death. Montague's “clout" made a place for Pepys in the Royal Navy's management hierarchy. Montague became First Earl of Sandw.ch and admiral in Charles' navy (Monk was made general and first Duke of Albemarle). Pepys was a Renaissance man of order and method wtc came to love the navy. (He also loved music, art, the theater, pretty women, good times and good wine.) Over the next 30 years, he built a "New Model Navy." just as Charles' predecessor. Cromwell (the king killer) built a “New Model Army." After bitter (and generally victorious) naval warfare (mainly over seaborne trade) against the Dutch. French and Spanish, the British navy ruled the waves for nearly a cen­ tury. It was all based and built on the naval reforms of Samuel Pepys and his adherents, supported by the king and his brother, James (Lord High Admiral and later, briefly. James II). Pepys kept a shorthand diary of his first ten years as naval administrator, discontinuing the practice when his rise to the top multiplied political enemies, making life a bit more dan­ gerous - particularly after Sandwich was killed in battle at sea. A dispatcher learns life-saving lessons To the editor: I’m a Barry County 911 dispatcher, but recently I had a chance to be at the other end of a call. Morgan: Castleton Township I had a man come to my door at my home on Leach Lake who told me that a guy had just gone through the ice. 1 looked out on the lake and saw him struggling about 100 yards off shore. I picked up the phone and dialed 911. They proceeded to ask me all the right questions, but I failed terribly, only telling them to hurry up. that the two working with him knew where I lived. 1 was not the calmest person on the phone. I ran outside, went down by the water and yelled. "Hold on, help is coming.” This was a very helpless feeling for me. I could not do anything but keep yelling for him to hold on. Yes. help sure did arrive. It was just a mat­ ter of minutes when they got there. I watched two flerartments. Hastings and Freeport, work together and de a terrific job. There were so . irfany people who went into a job so orderly. 1 heard Chief Roger Caris call­ ing out orders to a group of men and women as they proceeded to cany them out. Then I By Joyce Weinbrecht Morgan was called Sheridan at first and appears on early plat maps. 1873, by that name. E.E. Cook purchased 80 cares of land in 1886 from James Swcezey. He erected a sawmill, but later sold it to return to his for­ mer occupation of blacksmith. In 1869, Z.B. Wilson erected a store which carried general stock. This was the same year that the Grand River Valle/ Railroad came through the area. The railroad gave the little hamlet a direct way of obtaining stock and 16, 1873, it was renamed Morgan as there was already a Sheridan post office in Michigan. A post office was operated at Morgan until September 15, 1933. The mail came in on the railroad for delivery to the area Dr. C.O. Scott opened a medical practice in Morgan. The Morgan Rural School stood east of town about three-fourths of a mile. shipping out goods. In 1871, another general store was opened by David Ruckle. He bought the village sawmill and operated both to serve his fellow citizens. Mr. Wilson sold the store to Horace Hall in 1878. Horace Hall was the postmaster. This station on the railroad, which was leased by Michigan Central from Grand River Valley, Morgan. There wk a Free Methodist Church there also. In 1997, there is still a store at Morgan, which is combined with a slaughter house and meat market. Thomapple Estates operate a trailer park and Morgan’s Landing allows for good fishing and boat launching. In 1984, the railroad tracks were taken up and trains no longer rolled through the little hamlet on the way between Jackson and Grand Rapids. was first called Sheridan, but when a post office was given to the place on December brought an unknown to the Royal Navy who’d later be known as "the father of the civil ser ice." His name was Samuel Pepys (Peeps;. Pepys was cousin to Edward Montague (admiral under the Protectorate of Oliver Cromwell), who, with General George Monk, Later, store owners that came to Morgan were Jim Howard and Wes and Jim Shaffer. An elevator and also a Gleaner Hall existed in iL~ & your voice be heard! Send a letter to the editor! Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. saw them in their gear with ropes tied to them begin to go out on the ice after the victim with a rescue sled. The guy had already been in the water for a long time, to him it probably seemed like forever. Then the guys began to fall through the ice. 1 watched them struggle to get to the guy. When they got to him, the guys on shore began to pull them in as they were told. They had to stop a few times as they would run into problems on the way in trying to climb up out of the water with the frantic man plus try and manage the sled. They finally reached ice that was able to hold the w eight of them and the sled. When they arrived on shore, I then saw another crew of people begin their job. the ambulance. They got him all set and loaded up into the ambulance and headed to the top of the road where the helicopter was waiting in a field. Another fire department was there setting up a landing zone for the helicopter. One would think that this was over, but it was not. I then was asked by Chief Caris if his men could come into the house. I thought this was to get warm, but when they came in, mon who were totally exhausted were coughing because they could hardly breathe. They were given oxygen to those who needed it, and their vitals were taken. I actually could see their hearts actually beating through their shirts. They were lying on the floor, sitting in chairs just trying to breathe and cool down, they were so tired. Hastings and Freeport chiefs kept checking on their men and giving orders for things to get picked up and seeing to it their men had shoes and dry stuff to get back to the station. My hat is off to a great bunch of guys. The guy <vbo went through the lake should feel lucky had this bunch come and quickly and efficiently get him out. Ai a dispatcher, I will never take the job of the fire department as "just another rescue" or "just another fire” again. These guys are the greatest They do good work. I also apologize to my fellow dispatchers for my being such an uncooperative caller. I hope I never have to call them again. I’d rather just take the calls instead. Diana Meade. Leach Lake Is Habitat for Humanity important? Former president Jimmy Carter will be in Detroit and Benton Harbor this June, building 220 homes wit n Habitat for Humanity. Barry County also has an active Habitat chapter Do you think this organization is important for our community. Have you ever vol­ unteered with Habitat? The diary is a most fascinating read. Pepys knew he'd arrived when he penned the entry. ’Today the King did call me by name." He indicated his understanding of bow govern­ ment works when he wrote, "I perceive the King cannot buy goods as cheap as other men." His accomplishments in the navy, other government offices, more than matched his accomplishment as musician, member of the Royal Society, and bon vivant. After Pepys' (forced) retirement on abdica­ tion of James II (and accession of William & Mary), the Royal Navy went to hell in a hand­ basket. The descent was precipitate in years following the Seven Years War (French & Indian War in pop history), 1756-63. Corruptive jobbery in shipyards, adminis­ tration and aboard warships became the order of the day. By the time Americans were fight­ ing to preserve our political revolution (the revolution was over before the first shots were fired), most ships of the RN were worm- eaten wrecks. Funds for maintenance and repair had been diverted to the period’s equiv­ alents of Bechtel. Halliburton. Broun & Root. Naval officers (in Churchill's words) were addicted to, "rum. sodomy and the lash." Most were intellectually and professionally bankrupt (though Horatio Nel*e;i, at age 20, had just been promoted j command his own warship. He'd see Hide service in American waters, which, combined with his lack of sen­ iority. was fortunate for us). Our French, Dutch, and Spanish allies pro­ vided mor, of the small arms, artillery, gunpowder. clothing. shoes, other military stores, money; and virtually all cf the sea power so necessary to our success against the king. Washington's success at Yorktown would not (could not) have been without 4,000 French infantrymen, batteries of French siege artillery, and a fifty (plus) ship French war fleet blockading the entrance to Chesapeake With no means of escape by sea, Cornwallis was forced to capitula's. and "the world turned upside-down." The first Americans sent to isolate the British force at Yorktown (while Washington moved south) were commanded by (the Frenchman) Lafayette. To his everlasting credit, Washington <early on) realized the American cause was hopeless without sea power to match the Brits. He reit­ erated the need in a letter (1780), suiting, "a decisive naval superiority is to be considered a fundamental principle, and the basis upon which all hope of success must ultimk<ely depend." He'd also commissioned the first warships of the fledgling nation early in the war (just after Concord and Lexington) when placed in command of the army surrounding Boston. British supply vessels taken by those ships supplied military necessities for our soldiers during the first years of conflict. In closing, I have to say there's a great deal more to the “Military Art and Science" than casual reading of pop history leads one to believe. In this time of great danger to the nation. I'd like to recommend some deeper intellectual (but thoroughly entertaining and informative) reading for those who’d like to know what’s happened (and is happening). A good start would be Robert Ardrey's "Territorial Imperative” for an understanding of the biological forces at work. Studies of strategy and tactics include Basil Liddell­ Hart's "Strategy: The Indirect Approach,” Robert Asprey's two-volume "War in the Shadows," Sun Tsu's The art of War," A.T. Mahan’s "Influence of Sea Power upon History," Carl von Clausewitz's "On War," Robert Graves' "Count Belisarius" and "Good-bye to All That." Christopher Ward's two-volume "War of the revolution.’ With an open mind you'll acquire a work­ ing knowledge of the challenges and difficul­ ties of national survival in this dog-eat-dog world of never ending conflict and leaders of nations (including some of our own), who don’t want conflict resolved on any terms other than their own. Larry Hamp, Hastings n>e Hating. Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 PuuafMb, Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 uonn uacoos rreosne uacoos Vice PrsMftnt President Steven Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer - NEWSROOM• David T. Young (Edttwl Game Gftert (Assistant Edita} Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Fran Faverman Linda Whittemore, Middleville’’ Shawna Hubbarth, Battle Creek: Sandra Ponsetto Ke«y Uoyd Marae Westover Heather Reed Andrea DeHaan, Middleville: • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • “Habitat is good for the county because it helps raise aw'areness of the housing problem and then does something about it.” Scott Ommen Rcse Heaton CteasAri adi accepted Monday torough Fndey. 800 am to 530 p.m. “It’s nice to know we once had a president who cared about the poor." “Yes, Habitat makes important contributions to the community. People don’t realize that the Habitat’s ReStore is open for everyone. There are gently used appliances and building materials available for purchase." “Yes. Habitat is impor­ tant because it helps peo­ ple find affordable homes.” “I think Habitat is good for the community because it helps people find homes and brings volunteers to the effort." “I have had the privi­ lege of volunteering with the company 1 work for to help build several Habitat for Humanity homes in Kent County. It was a good experience." Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: S25 par year n Berry County W per year tn aQonng counsel . $29 per year eteewbere POSTMASTER: Sand address changes to: P.O Bos B Hattng*. Ml 490500602 Second Class Postage Pad at Hastings Ml 49050 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 20.2005 - Page 5 BRAIN GYM, continued from page 1 Our only hope is a true change of heart on abortion To the editor: Mark Twain once said, "One of the most striking differences between a cat and a lie is that the cat has only nine lives." This week marks the anniversary of a lie planted deep in the soul of America, a lie with mote surviv­ ability than an entire army of cats. I write of abortion-on-demand, a moral outrage steeped in lies from A to Z. This out­ rage was hatched on Jan. 22, 1973, when the U.S. Supreme Court delivered its infamous Roe v. Wade decision. By judicial fiat, seven Supreme Court justices overthrew all existing abortion laws and made abortion-on -demand the law of the land. Though Roe was plainly the exercise of raw judicial power, the justices felt compelled to lead some aura of responsible jurispru­ dence to the decision. Rooting around in the subterranean passages of the 14th Amendment, they unearthed something that they thought might apply here: Restrictive abortion laws violated a woman s rights to "due process" under the law. Laminating this to a previously discovered "right to privacy" (and where is this in the constitution?), they handed the country a social policy they had already determined it needed. Following Roe, Dr. Bernard Nathanson, a big-league obstetrician/gynecologist and self­ proclaimed atheist, became head of the first full-scale abortion clinic in the U.S. Nathanson also was co-founder of the National Abortion Rights Action League (NARAL), a propaganda machine developed by the abortion culture to sell the coming holocaust to a public perhaps not quite pre­ pared to accept a million innocent deaths per year »« public policy. Latsr on, Nathanson had a change of heart and quit the abortion industry. In his book. “Aborting America." he reveals the clever web of lies he and his NARAL cohorts spun to sell abortion to the public. The destructive nature of the abortion lie was revealed in Nathanson s own life. I heard him relate publicly bow he became mired in guilt when he realized that he "had presided over the deaths of 60,000 human beings." Unable to deal with this monstrous revela­ tion, he spiraled downward into a black bole of drugs, sex, alcohol and materialism, final­ ly becoming suicidal. At the point of desperation, unable to free himself from his burden of guilt, he struck up a significant friendship with John Cardinal O’Connor, Archbishop of New York, who bore witness of the forgiveness and healing grace available to him through faith in Jesus Christ Nr-thanson embraced the forgiveness purchased on the cross, and has become, in his own words, a "new creation in Christ." Sadly, the guilt suffered by Nathanson has been repeated in the lives of millions of women who testify today that they were hoodwinked by the abortion culture into a quick and easy way out of the dilemma of an unwanted pregnancy. Whole organizations of women, such as Women Exploited by Abortion (WEBA), exist today just to help women (teal with tire post-abortion stress so many of them experience. Should this surprise us? It takes a certain amount of desensitizing for us to get used to the idea of killing our fellow humans. This phenomenon is examined by Lt Col. Dave Grossman in “On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill.” He explores the reluctance that American soldiers had in wars prior to Vietnam to shoot at the enemy. Alarmed by this, the U. S. military after World War II undertook a systematic training program using operant and behavioral condi­ tioning to overcome the natural reluctance men felt toward killing fellow humans. It worked brilliantly. The military learned that you can get people to kill efficiently and without guilt if you sear their consciences enough. Abortion is doing for our civilian cul­ ture what operant conditioning has done for the military. The longer you live with the idea of killing, the easier it becomes. It becomes even easier when the killing is discreetly hit* den from public view, as in abortion clinics. Thai is why yo«i don’t see pictures of aborted fetuses on the nightly news, even though the media delight'in showing the horrors of war. That is also why the abortionists go into a rage at any suggestion that we show publicly such films as “Silent Scream,” an ultrasound video of a baby being aborted. One abortion proponent, after viewing the film, said that he was “going to have to rethink some things." America had better rethink some things. The Psalmist says. "The earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein." (Psalm 24:1) In ocher words, this is not our world; it is His. We are but stewards of His creation. And the moral Lawgiver of the universe is not going to stand by idly forever white each year we systemat­ ically exterminate a million and a half of those innocents who bear His own image. I We babble about "rights" and rhapsodize over "choice." But God is more interested in righteousness and in the consequences of our choices. His prescription for national life — "Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people? (Proverbs 14:34) — puts Him at odds with our current thinking. We have lived with the reproach of abor­ tion now for 32 years. In that time we moved from "terminating blobs of tissue" to the hideous death camp procedure known as par­ tial birth abortion. 'That we tolerated this for as long as we did shows how desensitized we have become to killing. We have seen school campuses become Columbines, witnessed burgeoning spouse and child abuse and the development of a whole subculture of rap and rock music which glorifies and celebrates violence and death. Still, somehow we have never been able to quite connect the dots. We can't see that ihe path that begins at Roe's door goes right through the heart of the Columbine killing field. We can’t conceive of something so innocent, so downright American, as the right to choose giving birth to a whole culture of death. But that simply testifies to our moral and spiritual blindness. God will not forever tolerate the murderous lie of abortion, he has made it plain that among those forever excluded from His pres­ ence are the "sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters, and whoever loves and prac­ tices a lie." (Rev. 22:15) God holds nations as well as people accountable for what they do with his law. On the day that He calls us to account for the deeds done in this life, the fact that we were Americans, the "good guys." will do us no good. All the king's horses and all the king's men will not be able to save us. Our only hope lies in a change of heart and mind, what Bible calls repentance. Gary W. Coates. Freeport Library staffers do a terrific job To the editor: The Friends of the Hastings Public Library acknowledges the dedicated and friendly staff members at the Hastings Public Library. They not only do their jobs well, but also are always ready to give extra to all of the patrons that they '^counter on a daily basis. The new Hastings library building cam­ paign, inadequate office space, and an ever­ growing patronage by young and old alike has kept the staff always stretching their capabilities to make our visits to the library enjoyable, productive and a knowledgeable experience. They give of their time and tal­ ents. as well as contribute monetarily many times to many programs and fund-raisers that they attend beyond their scheduled work hours. An open house to acknowledge Barbara Schondelmayer's 20 years as administrator of The Hastings Public Library will be held Tuesday, Jan. 25, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served and the opportunity to see the newly created staff office^ ’n lhe basement. We hope the public will be able to join the Friends in expressing thanks to Barbara and other staff members. Friends of the Hastings Public Library, Pal Kovacevich. President Conducting Brain Gym in the classroom is free and does not require any materials or equipment. For cost of the training at the one-day workshop, the school was supported in part by Family Tree Medical Associates. The simple movements of Brain Gym reach out to all students, especially those with a sensory integration disorders. Star Elementary staff learned more about sensory integration disorder two years ago when Dr. Troy Carlson gave them a presenta­ tion. Other local schools use specific tools as well to help students adapt. In the sensory integration disorders, a child is not interpreting one or more of their senses properly. The tools help students minimize negative behavior and move toward positive behavior, Tebo said. Students who may have a sensory' integra­ tion disorder may develop a negative attibxte toward school, but through guidance and use of the tools, they may be able to adapt. Tebo said *U first all students are interested in the tools, but as time goes by. students who truly need the tools normally will use them. Some of the tools used to help students who have difficulties with sensory processing include: • The therapy band is made of stretchy material that a student can manipulate to help them focus. • A weighted vest “...provides an organized, calming affect to the nervous system which can be worn for a recommended time of 20­ minute periods throughout the day.” • The pressure vest “...gives the feeling of being hugged, which is also calming, organiz­ ing feeling.” • The therapy ball (which comes in differ­ ent sizes) and therapy putty can be used to help students remain focused as they move the item in their hands. • The move and sit cushion “...is bumpy, providing textured input and allows the stu­ dents to move in his/her seat., it is discreet and has made a great difference in the atten­ tion levels...” The “fidget" tools are not used during work time, but during times when students need to remain engaged without disrupting others. Tebo said students who use the tools are not treated any differently by their peers and that the school works hard to show that “everyone’s an individual.” One student who wears the vest chooses to wear it to class, and receives no negative reac­ tions from fellow students. Brain Gyrn and these other tools help the students minimize outside distraction and focus on themselves. The Brain Gym is something the entire class can participate in, where the tools focus on individual adaptation. In other business at Monday night’s meet­ ing the school board: • “Approved in principle” travel study trips for Pleasantview Elcjneptary fifth-graders to Greenfield Village au^Jienry Fora Museum May 19 and 20, and the Hastings High School advanced sciences class to travel to Chicago March 7 and 8. The board also gave "final approval” for travel study trips by Central Elementary fifth-graders to the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village April 19 and 20; the Hastings High School Olympiad will travel to the Clio Invitational in Clio, Mich., for competition Jan. 29; the Hastings High School Business Professionals of America will travel to their State Leadership Conference in Grand Rapids March 17-20. and to the National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, Calif.. April 22-26. • Approved the personnel report that recalls teacher K. Greer Putnam-Haines from layoff. Also included were the appointments of Karl Schwartz as bead varsity football coach and John Zawierucha as director of driver educa­ tion. • Adopted the Family Involvement Policy, from the Michigan Department of Education, which in part stated, “The Board of Education recognizes that a child’s education is a responsibility shared by the school and fami­ ly during the entire period the child spends in school. To support the goal of the school dis­ trict to education all students effectively, the schools and parents must work as knowledge­ able partners.” • Appointed to the Hastings Area School System Family Life Advisory Board Catherine Longstreet, Mary Vliek, Judy Anderson, Dr. James Atkinson, Dr. Troy Carlson, Debra Cooley, Dawn Coltson, Laura Doherty. Sharon Helmuth, Rich Long, Father Chuck McCabe and Sandy Panos. The board will look into curriculum changes to deal with new legislation for Reproductive Health and Sex Education. • Accepted the donation of $3,000 from the Youth Advisory Council Grant from the Barry Community Foundation to Southeastern Elementary for use toward their climbing wall. The board also accepted $2,247.40 from the Hastings Middle School Community Action Network to the Hastings Middle School for specified projects ana supplies. A donation of $500 was accepted from the Hastings City Band. • Heard several reports on different areas of emphasis. Superintendent Christopher Cooley said they have had one dog search at Ivy Woods Condominiums - Hastings Darlene Mae Hurless sons. Dennis (Diane) Hurtess of Rogers, Arkansas. Rev. Daniel (Joleta) Hurtess of Des Moines, Iowa; daughters. Christina (Odom) Haley of Harrison. Arkansas. Cindy Hurless of Hastings; 12 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren and two on the way; brother, Clarence (Phyllis) Strouse of Conroe, Texas; nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were parents, broth­ er, Walter Strouse; and sister. Bernice Hall. Visitation will be Thursday at the church, 10 a.m. until service time. Funeral and com­ mittal services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, January 20, 2005 at Hastings Bible Missionary Church. Pastors Daniel Hurtess and Joseph Oswalt will officiate. Burial will be at Irving Township Cemetery. ,■ Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Bible Missionary Church for Missions or the church Bible School. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wrenfuneral-home.com) David C. Smith PORTLAND - David C. Smith, age 72. of Portland, passed away Monday, January 17. 2005 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing. He was bom on February 27, 1932 at Chicago. Ill., the son of Charles Edwin and Agnes Scoby (Macautey) Smith. He was raised in Downers Grove, Ill., attended and graduated from Baxter School in Baxter. Tenn. He was employed at General Foods in Chicago, Ill. and retired from Steelcase in Grand Rapids. He proudly served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. David was a NASCAR fan. He was a caring, loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, always doing kind deeds for his family and friends. He is survived by his four daughters. Jacque (Mike) Tertamy of Fontana, Wis.. Melodie Ryan of Nashville, Tenn., Chariese Smith of Lake Odessa, and Nikki Moore of Kentwood; two sons. John (Bonnie) Anderson of Johnsburg, Ill.. Joel Smith of Lake Odessa. He was preceded in death by a son. David Charles Smith. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Clorrisa Brooks, Troy Tertamy. Audrey Ryan. Ashley Ryan, Alicia Ryan. Tommy Ryan. Joshua Anderson and Mercedes Theite; four great-grandchildren. Nicolas Brooks. Kaelyn Brooks, Anna Brooks and Benjamin Brooks. Respecting his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial visitation will be held Thursday, January 20. 2005 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Those who wish may make memorial con tributions to assist the family with expenses. He will be greatly missed by his family. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. DELTON - Robert M. Van Haitsma, age 32, of Delton, passed away January 19.2005. Complete funeral arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home in Delton will The Barry County Boa rd of Commissioner is seeking individ­ uals to serve on the Parks and Recreation Board. Gun Board be announced. 1-year Gold Membership Included Deluxe Homes Prices starting at $195,000 the high school the government class require­ ment will be moved from the senior year to the junior year so students receive instruction in curriculum areas addressed on the state high school test. • Discussed curriculum revisions for the new high school assessment exams, with sug­ gested changes. For next fall, students would re-take the assessment until they receive a proficient score or graduate. The school is hoping to apply this when the Michigan Merit Exam goes into effect in the near future • The next meeting of the Board of Education will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21, in the all-purpose room of Central Elementary School. Ronald E. Harriman HASTINGS - Mrs Darlene Mae Hurtess, age 72, of Hastings, died at 6:07 a.m. Tuesday. January 18. 2005 at Pennock Hospital. Mps Hurless was bom on May 9. 1932 at Grace City, North Dakota, the daughter of Earl and Maude (Palmer) Strouse. She was raised in the Alto area and attend­ ed a rural school there before moving to Hastings and graduating from Hastings High School in 1951. She was married to Jerald A. Hurtess on June 20. 1952. She had lived all her married life in the Hastings area. She was a member of Bible Missionary Church, enjoyed sewing, flower gardening and helping others. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She is survived by her husband, Jerald; Robert M. Van Haitsma NOTICE and Commission on Aging Board. Applications may oe obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. Stale Si. Hastings; (269) 945-1284. and must be returned no later than 500 p.m. on February 4. 2005. the high school and middle school and noth­ ing was found. Southeastern Principal Susan Linarce reported noted they are looking into the iuea of recess before lunch. Assistant Superintendent Mary Vliek reported on the many programs that are reacning the “at risk” students, including tutoring programs, mentoring opportunities, the grandparents program, counseling. Reach Out and Read, more after school hours at the high school. Title One programs, the silent partner program and staff at all levels. • Discussed curriculum revisions, which includes changing the high school class Entrepreneurs to a semester course and renaming it Store Operations. In addition, at HASTINGS - Ronald E Harriman, age 73, of Hastings, died Tuesday. January 18, 2005 at Pennock Hospital. Ron was bom in Battle Creek on April 23. 1931. He attended Hastings High School and wa■> a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He worked as a commercial artist and set design­ er for various corporations, including V/alt Disney and MGM. He designed and built dis­ plays at the Gerald R. Ford Museum and the Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery as wcU as the light bouse overlooking Hanover St in Hastings. Ron enjoyed gourmet cooking, fishing and mushroom hunting. He is survived by his loving companion of 30 years. Shirley Fox; four sisters, Norma (Daniel) Arney of Sturgis, Barbara (Robert) Olson of Fallbrook. Calif., Nancy Leach Rose of Hastings, Susan (Michael) Brown of Kalamazoo; three children, Jeffery (Lois) Harriman of Three Riven, Stacy Allard of Kalamazoo, L. Todd Harriman of Apopka. Fla.; three grandchildren, Christian (Sabrina) Harriman of Ashland, Ohio, Katrina (Rodney) White of Batesville, Miss., Stephanie Harriman of Batesville, Miss.; and four great-grandchildren, Austin, Jeffery and Wyatt Harriman of Ashland, Ohio, Hunter White of Batesville, Miss. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley Harriman of Richland and Eloise Leach of Hastings; his brother, William Harriman of Battle Creek; and his son, Steven W. Harriman cf Three Riven. No services will be held. Gail Ann (Marshall) Boysen SHELBYVILLE - Gail Ann (Marshall) Boysen of Shelbyville passed away unex­ pectedly January 17. 2005. Gail Ann was born in Ohio on February 22, 1953, the daughter of Freddie and Venus (Risner) Marshall. Gail Ann enjoyed crocheting, collecting Native American artifacts, watching movies, and spending time at Gun Lake. She loved her dog, Roady. Gail Ann was a member of the Pentecostal Church of Christ in Orangeville. She is survived by her mother. Venus Marshall of Plainwell; a daughter, LaDawn (Donnie) Collard of Delton; sons, Nathaniel. Jerame and Jacob Pallett, all of Shelbyville; grandchildren, Kylee Pallett, Seth Collard and Matthew Sparks; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Gail Ann was preceded in death by her father. Freddie Marshall, on January 13. 2002. The family will receive visitors Thursday 3 to 8 p.m. at the Pentecostal Church of Christ, Orangeville, where funeral services will be conducted Friday. January 21, 2005, 1 p.m. Pastors Mike Risner. Richard Sheldon and James Hall will officiate. Interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the family will be appreciated. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... Golf Course Views For more info, visit 1-800-290-3289. Ext 6400 269-945-9554 �Pag* # - Thuraday, January 20. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Worship Together... ..Mt the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. MI 49050 Pxiloc Steve Olmstead (616) 756-3021 church phone Sunday Service. 9:30 a.m.. Sunday School llfl am.; Sunday Evening Ser nee 600 pm; Bible Study A Pfxyei Tune Wednesday nights 6:30 pm ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH SOS S. Jdfcrm. Father Al Russell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 pm.: Sunday Masses 8:30 am and 11.00 on.; Confrmrw Saturday 3 JO-4:15 pm. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Stale Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Gemaon. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 am.. circa fix al! Morning Worship 1000 am. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service, 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 700 pm. are: RaMbowa or JJ. BMt Quiz (apes 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior BNe quiz (ages 8-12V, Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (aga 13.l9r.Adnk Bible Study - No arbnu WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3165 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Rev Bob South Phooe 945­ 2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 10:30 us.; Sunday School. 9:30 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -IMrr Church of At VWd Wide Anglican Communion." 315 W. Center St (comer of S. Broadway md W. Center St). Church Office (616) 945-3014. The Rev Fr. Charies P. McCabe Ul. Rector Mr F. Wilham Vtoetberg. Director of Music Sunday Worship - 8 am. and 10 am Children Chap I and Sunday School at 10 am. Sunday Nuncry Available at 10 am. CHURCH OF THENAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 am Sunday School Hour. 11:00 am Morning Worship Service; 6 ft) S evening Service; Wednesday: pm Services fix Adults. Teens and Children CEDAR CREEK BIBLE CcdM Creek Rd.. 8 nn. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Notion. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 am; Wtorsiup 1I ft) am; Evening Service at 6ft) pm; Wafaxjdt/ Prayer Bible 7ft) pm. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Keo Vaught. (616)945-9392. Sunday *ntip 11 am; P.O Boz 63. Hartings. Ml 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 269-72I-W77. Pastor Patti Harpofe. Sunday morning wonhip service 9:45 am Nursery provided. Sunday evening “New Beginnings" starts at 5:15 witk meal. 5:30 adult small group, youth group, kids cteb. 6:30 pniae service. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thursday i-oon Senior Meals. Men's group 2nd and 4th Thursdays rt 7 pm Chnrt s Quilters Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Coming in January, exploring primal gdfa Bible rtudy Chmch WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaft er. Wheelchair accessi­ ble and elevator; Sunday School 9J0; Church Service 10:30 am HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South st M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995 Church Website: www.hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007 Church Secretary­ Treasurer. Linda Cobb. Office hours. Tues.. Wed.. Thun. 9 am to 1pm. Sun. Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sun. 6-8 pm Sr. High Youth; Sun. evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4); Tues.. Thun, from 9-11:30 am 12:00-2:30 pm. Wed. 6-8pm Pioneer Club (Gr K-5) (evening meal at 6 pm); Wed. 6-8 pm Jr. High Youth (Gr. 6.7 A 8); Wed 7 pm - Prayer Mtg. - (Child care pro­ vided). SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (Irving). Rt Rev. David T. Hmtwick Rector Sunday Service Times 9:15 am Morning Prayer. lift) a.m. Holy Communion. Wednesday 6ft) pm. Evening Prayer service. All services using the traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For more informa­ tion and Holy Day service times call (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory 948­ 9327. Visit our website at http://www.churchseek/net/church/ anckewmatt/ or e-mail us at nrevhust wick 6ryahoo.com FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hartings. Pastor Dan Currie, Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Mimrtnes; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9 30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 am.. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 pm. Evening Service; 7ft) pm Sr High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m. Awaaa. Sr. • and Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 94*-8004 for mfonruiion on MOPS Ladies Bible Studies. Let!*.*!'.- Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nrcavilk. Ml 49073 Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Cetebration 10 a_m Fellowship Time before the service, nursery, cmurcn s ministry, youth group, adult small group min­ istry, leadriship training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Gn<e. Hwy. M-66 torch of Assyria Rd.. NadmOe. Mkh. 49073 San. Plane A Wonhip IOJO am. 6ft) pm; Wed. 6:30 p m. Jesus dab fix boys A girts ages 4-12 Pastors David and Rose MacDonald An oasis of God's love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special" For mformation call 1-6I6-73I-5I94OT 1517-852-1806. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-2938. Minister: David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philippians 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday Bible Class 10ft)am.; Worship lift)am.6ft) pm WsAaiaday BMe Clans 7ft) pre.. Os sari far al ages. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 nd II am Sunday School for all ages at 945 am. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. TTitr information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: | WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Delton. Ml 49046 • 269-671-4193 Pastor. Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 r.m; Worship Service 11 are.; Sunday Evening Service 6 pm.; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061 Reverend Mary SchippersDeMunier Sunday Worship 9:15 am. • Sunday School 10:30 am ST. CYRIL’S CAiHOUC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mau Sunday at 9:30 a.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E. State Rd. (Comer of Stale Rd. and Boltwood St across from Tom's Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed, Pastor of Counseling & Visitation. Doo Brail. Phone 269­ 945-9121. Nursery available for all services. Sundays: Worship Services 8:30 and lift) are Quizzing Practice 8:30 am Kids for Christ. 11 am Worship Service for only 3 A 4 yr. olds. A 5 yr. - 5th grade dismissed during announce­ ments Sunday School for all ages 10ft) am Adult electives September through November arc Celebration of Dbdpline. Pastor Brian leading; The Life & Teachings of Jesus. Jim Dickinson leading; Making Ends MeetLois Pierson leading and a Membership Class with Pastor Dan. Sunday Evening Service 6ft) p.m. Wednesday MMwrA: 9ft) am SCAMPS (senior citizens) Bible Study. 6:30 pm adults. Su<' n Share A Foundation Class. Youth 6ch-8th grades. Faith 4 Life A 9­ 12th grades. Diving Deep. Children 2yn. old-Sth grade. Faith Weaver Friends. Thursday: Senior Adult Coffee Hour, 9:30-11 ft) a. m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hastings Phone 269-945-9414 Michael Anton. Pastor. Thirsty. Jan. 20 3:45 pm Clapper Notes; 5:45 pm Grace Notes; 7:00 p.m. Adventurers. Saturday. Jan. 22 10ft) am Catechism 5; 2ft) pm The Way; 5 ft) pm Holy Communion. Sunday. Jan. 23 9: 30 am Sunday School; 8.00 A 10: 45 am Holy Communion. Tuesday, Jan. 25 - 1:00 pm Overcaters Anonymous. Wafoesday, Jan. 26 - 10ft) am WorxhJhlcheri HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 9^5-1961. Office hours arc Monday -Thursday 900 am-Noon and 1:00-3:00 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:30 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshments. 11:00 Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15.9.30 and I! am Chancel Choir rehears­ al is Wednesdays at 7 pm. and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 pm FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 9ft) am Traditional Worship; 10ft) are. Coffee Hour. 10:10 am Church School. II JO am Coirtemporary Worship. The 9ft) service is broadcast over WBCH - AM 1220. Nursery care is provided during both services. Jan. 26 - 8:30 am Women's Bible Stiady. Jm. 25 - 7M pm. NAPS Parort Meeting fo DW^ Roons. Jan. 26 - 6 pm. Winter Wsndrsiand in Sharpe HaB Dinner and Study THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Harings BOSLEY PHARMACY • ' Prescriptions'' 118 S. Jefferson -945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hasting*. Michigan owrxff Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral Herbert G. Buxton LAKE ODESSA - Herbert G. Buxton, age 90. of Lake Odessa, passed away late Friday evening, January 14. 2005. Herbie was bom in Ionia on September 30. 1914 to Herbert and Maud (Cox) Buxton. He graduated from Lake Odessa High School and was married to Lillian Bowerman in 1935. Herb was proud to have been the manager of the D&C Dime Store in Lake Odessa. He and his beloved wife “Lily Bell” spent many hours together fishing. Herbert is survived by Lilliar, his loving wife of 70 years; several nieces and nephews and their families who lovingly looked after Uncle Heibie; sister-in-law. Marie Haskins; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Mary Jean Buxton; and brothers. Harold Buxton and Ellsworth Buxton. The funeral was held at the Koops Funeral Chapel on Tuesday. January 18. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood Community Ambulance. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel. John Goszulak. age 48, passed away at Battle Creek Health Systems on January 3, 2005. He was bom in Omaha. Nebraska to Sam Orest Goszulak/Pukyrys and Donna Jean (Root) Goszulak. He married Renee A. Sutliff March 18, 2000 in Battle Creek. She survives along with six children, step­ daughter Danielle Speer of Parma, Nichole Goszulak. Elizabeth Goszulak, Amber Goszulak, Emily Gv.:zulak and Johnnie II Goszulak. all of Battle Cieek. Also surviving are his mother Donna Jean Root; three broth­ ers, Charles Pukyrys of Lansing, David (Kathy) Goszulak, Wally (Angie) Goszulak are Ijoth from Battle Creek; one sister. Sue (Ed) Bursley of Girard; one uncle, Mike (Janet) Root of White Pigeon; one aunt, Pat (Larry) Graham of Leslie; six nieces; three nephews and many special friends. He was proceeded in death by one son. Joseph Goszulak; father, Sam Goszulak; grandparents Earl (Velda Speer) Root and uncle Jerry Root ‘‘ He loved his truck with the eagle in the back window as well as the Detroit Lions and John Wayne movies. He enjoyed going to the races and helping out in the pit to make sure that the cars were running properly. He liked to quiz his girls on country music to see if they could name the song and who sang it. He was very close to his baby brother. Wally, and they did a lot of things together. Memorial services were held January 8, 2005 at Farley-Estes-Dowdle Funeral Home in Battle Creek. NASHVILLE - Lili M. (Babcock) (Huas) Helrigel. age 77. of Thomapple Lake Road. Nashville, died Tuesday. January 11, 2005 at her residence. Mrs. Helrigel was bom on April 15, 1927 in Muskegon, the daughter of Claud and Ada (Kimball) Babcock. She was raised in the Muskegon and Ludington areas and attended schools there, later graduated from Hastings High School. She came to the Nashville/Haslings areas in the early 1950’s. Her employment included J-Ad Graphics in Hastings. She was a member of Hastings Women of the Moose. Nashville V.F.W. Post #8260 and she enjoyed doing crafts. -Mrs. Helrigel is survived by her sons, Frank (Beth) Huss of Hastings and Edward (Pam) Huss of Hastings; daughter. Patricia Beebe of California; step-daughter Jody (Gary) Pratt of Wayland; 16 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; brother, Paul Babcock of Nashville and sister, Gail (Bernie) Sterly of Ludington; nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband. Raymond Helrigel in 1995; daugh­ ter, Shirley Huss; step-daughters, Lynn SummTs and Beth Wester; brothers, Harold. George and Leo Babcock and a sister. Evelyn McDowell. Memorial services were held Saturday. January 15,2005 at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Richard Brooks officiating. Burial was at Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeralhome .com). _______ Hannah C. Ford HASTINGS - Hannah C. Ford, age 90, of Hastings, formerly of Delton, passed away January 13,2005. Mrs. Ford was bom on July 7, 1914 in Prairieville Township, the daughter of Harold and Gertrude (Schissler) Jones. On September 29. 1934 she married Maurice Ford and he preceded her in death in 1994. Mrs. Ford was a retiree of the Delton Kellogg Schools. She enjoyed sewing, needlework and embroidering. Mrs. Ford and her husband would display and sell her works at flea markets and craft shows. She was a former member of the Kingsley Ladies Aid Society and the Barry Country Extension Services. Mrs. Ford is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Ruth Ann and Duane Hamilton of Nashville, a son and daughter-in-law. Russell and Linda Ford of Hickory Comers; brothers. Harold (Agnes) Jones Jr. of Battle Creek. Edward (Dorothy) Jones of Bellevue, and Kenneth (Dorothy) Jones of Nashville; sis­ ters. Hazel Bass of Bellevue and Kathryn (Bob) Richardson of Houghton Like; fl grandchildren; 28 eight grandchildren and four great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Ford was also preceded in death by brothers. John, Harry and Jimmy Jones and a sister, Helen Cousino. Funeral services were held at the WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton on Monday, January 17, 2005. Rev. James Noggle offici­ ating Interment East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Bernard Historical Society or a charity of ones choic­ es will be appreciated. (269)945-0526. was a dedicated wife. She enjoyed traveling for many years. She is survived by seven grandchildren. Paul (Annette) Huffman of Arizona, Tom (Christine) Huffman of Florida, Cindy (Fred) Rich of Lansing, Warren (Tammy) Huffman of Olivet, Tim Huffman of Arizona, Michael Grant of Lansing, Lisa (Jesse Medina) Huffman of Florida and 16 great grandchil­ dren. She was preceded in death by her husband Don Kamiensky in 1997, daughters Judy in 1974 and Pamela in 1998. Funeral services were held Monday, January 17. 2005 at Vermo«»**.'i!k Congregational Church -.iih Rev. Sally Nolen officiating, with interment in Woodlawn Cewcvery, Vermontville. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Vermontville Congregational Church. Further information available at www.payfuneral.com | Loulee G. Odnywoleka | HASTINGS - Louise G. Odrzywolska, age 85, of Hastings, passed swisy on Tuesday. January 11, 2005 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was bom August 29, 1919 in Rochester, New York, the daughter of Frank and Mary Odrzywolski. Louise was a registered n irsfc aad had worked for Branch-Hillsdale .Health Department, Highland Hospital and Barry County Health Department She also served in the United States Army Nurse’s 'Corps, serving at Tinian and Japan. Louise was a member of St Rose of Lima Catholic Church and was the Treasurer for the Barry County Humane Society. Surviving are one daughter. MaryL. Lawry of Green Bay, Wisconsin; wo grand­ daughters. Elizabeth (Joel) Vblm of Minnesota. Sara Lawry of Wisconsin; two great grandchildren. Nicholas and Agm^ska Vblm, “adopted daughter," Jo Bc?h Bridleman of Hastings; as well as many extended family in Hastings and surrounding areas. The family wishes to thank Pennock Hospital Staff. Dra., Smendik, Brennan and Horton, as well as all in the community who helped with the care of Mom through the GRAND RAPIDS. OHIO - Dr. Jeanne Y. Fisher, age 72, of Grand Rapids, Ohio, for­ merly of Woodland, went to be with her Lord Wednesday, January’ 12. 2005, after battling cancer. Jeanne was bom March 15, 1932 in Woodland Township. She was the daughter of A. Lowell Fisher and Eugenia Barry Fisher. She was raised in the Woodland area and attended Woodland Township School, graduating in 1949. She worked for EW. Bliss in Hastings. Eaton's of Battle Creek. Barry County Credit Bureau of Hastings and for Doctor Albright of Battle Creek as a secretary while taking courses at Kellogg Community College. She entered the University of Michigan in 1965 with a scholarship. She completed three degrees at the University of Michigan, her B.A. and M.A. and P.H.D. in speech and art. She was a teaching Fellow from 1968 through 1969 at the University of Michigan. In 1970 she accepted a position with the State University of New York and spent the next seven years teaching and writing. She became a “visiting" professor filling in, at various places including Kent State, Kent, Ohio. Miami University, Oxford. Ohio, and Adrian College. Adrian, Michigan and back to State University of New York in Fredonia. She returned to Ohio settling in Grand Rapids, on the banks of the Maumee River. She taught at Owens College of Toledo while pursuing her interests in history and ministry. She taught communication skills and journal­ ism and was faculty advisor and editor for the college newspaper, until her retirement. Jeanne is survived by her sister Joyce F. Weinbrecht. nephew Frank L. Weinbrecht and niece Judith Clark, all of Hastings. She was preceded in death by her father Lowell fisher, and her mother Eugenia Barry Fisher. There will be no services held. CHASE GEIGER IRONSIDE INSURANCE AGENCY 129 Division St.. P.O. Box 25, Freeport. Ml 49325 director for more information on the BCF or call Mary Lou Kamiensky LANSING - Mary Lou Kamiensky. age 80. of Lansing, and formerly of Lake City, died Wednesday. January 12. 2005. Mrs. Kamiensky was bom April 8,1924. in Greene County, Arkansas, the daughter of Arthur A. and Neoma (Hanis) Edierton. She had previously worked at fisher Body, and then owned and operated an A&W Drive Inn in Archibald, Ohio for many years and (616) 765-3445 • Fax (616) 765-3460 1-800-522-2919 Small Town Friendly, Personal Service AU Your Insurance Needs! uHHasting Mutual MI Insurance Company years. No visitation will be held. Memorial Mass was held Tuesday. January 18, 2005 at St Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Fr. Alfred J. Russell officiating. Memorials can be made to the Barry County Humane Society. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. |Vtanna L. Cyphen| SHIPPENVILLE - Vianna L. Cyphert, age 63, of Shippenville, Paint Township, died early Wednesday morning, January 12,2005, in Clarion Hospital. Bora February 16, 1941, in Banfield, she was the daughter of Roy Emerson and Aleen G. Lepper Brown. Mrs. Cyphert was the former district representati ve for Avon in Clarion. She also worked 15 years at the former Clarion Clipper Restaurant as bead banquet waitress. Mrs. Cyphert was in charge of day care on Sundays at the Liberty Street Church of God. She was of the Protestant faith. Mrs. Cyphert enjoyed flower gardening, sewing, baking and babysitting and loved spending time with her grandchildren and her neighbor children. Surviving are four sons, Charles A. Hummell and wife, Patty, of Kings Mountain. N.C., Daniel R. Hummell and wife, Kelli, and Perry L. Hummell and wife, Jessie, 11 of Clarion, and Edward J. Hummell and wife. Sherry, of Walton, Ky; one daugh­ ter, Ann Magoon and husband. Rick, of Hastings; and 11 grandchildren, Lindsay, Tyler. Ashley, Audrey, Rachel, Logan, Riley. Austin. Morgan, Trish and Dee; and her little neighborhood helper, Hannah. She also is survived by four brothers, Roger R. Brown and wife, Vivian, and Chris J. Brown and wife, Carol, all of Delton, John A. Brown of Kalamazoo, and Jack L. Brown and wife, Theresa, of Hastings; and two sis­ ters. Sharon A. Fleming and husband, Frank, of Battle Creek, and Suskn Arroyo of Chula Vista. Calif. Mrs. Cyphert was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services were held Salurday al the Robert V. Buras Funeral Home, Clarion with the Rev. Dean W. Meyer, pastor of the Liberty Street Church of God, Clarion, offici­ ating. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 20, 2005 - Page 7 |Charles E. Patrick| William Reynolds NASHVILLE - Charles E. Patrick, age 72. of Nashville, formerly of Charlotte. died Wednesday. Jan. 12, 2005 in Lansing. Charles was bom October 11. 1932 in Wes Coal, Kentucky, the son of Curtis and Mallie (Morgan) Patrick and had been a Chariotte/Nashville area resident since 1953 coming from Kentucky. He was a retired employee of the Aluminum Extrusions Co. in Charlotte with over 30 years of service. He was well known as a Blue Grass Music Performer. He was a member of the Northern Indiana Blue Grass Association and attended the Chester Gospel Church. Surviving arc his wife, Carol Ann (Eaton) Patrick; three daughters. Connie (Paul Kirby) Somes of Charlotte, Penny (David) Ryan of Nashville *»nd Charlene (Richard) Cooley of Nashville; stepdaughter. Earlenc Jo (Terry) King of Vermontville; two stepsons. Kenneth (Andrea) Patrick of Hamstead. NC and Curtis (Missy) Patrick of Bath, and 12 grand­ children. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Christine Sue Patrick; first wife, Thelma (Maggard) Patrick and two brothers. Kenneth and Joe Patrick. Funeral services were held on Monday. January 17. 2005 at the Charlotte Assembly of God. 1100 E. Clinton Trail. Charlotte with Pastor Mark Woodbury officiating. Interment was in the Maple Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may go to the famUy. Arrangements by Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte. VERMONTVILLE - William Reynolds, age 85. of Vermontville, passed away Saturday. January 15. 2005 al The Dimondale Nursing Care Center in Lansing. Mr. Reynolds was bom in Charleston. SC or March 31. 1919. He was the son of the late William and Christina (Sweat) Reynolds. In 1945 he married Marie (Galloway) Reynolds. The couple spent their early years together in the Lansing area, then moved to the Vermontville area where they have lived for the past 26 years. They were married 53 years when Mattie passed away in 1999. William spent his working career employed with General Motors at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, where he worked as a Metal Finisher. William enjoyed raising tropical fish. He was also very well known for his famous chickens. Over the years. William became quite skilled at catching the chickens. He was a member of the !.ocal 602 UAW Union at Sabra Sue (Sanders) Warner SUNFIELD - Sabra Sue (Sanders) Warner, of Sunfield, formerly of Terre Haute, IN. Sabra went home to be w ith her Lord January Fisher Body. He is survived by his children, sons, William “Al” (Sheri) Reynolds. Billy (Jeannie) Reynolds; daughter. Joan Felzke; eight grandchildren; and seven great grand­ children. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years Mattie; a brother. Raymond; sisters, Mazzie, Wilhelmina. Maude; and a brother­ in-law. Bill. Funeral services were held at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville on Monday. January 17. with Pastor Dianne Bowden offi­ ciating. Interment took place at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Memorial contributions can be made to The Shriners. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. 11.2005. She was bom June 6, 1942 in Terre Haute, Indiana to the late Waldo and Laura Sanders. As a teenager. Sabra accepted Christ as her Savior while attending her church in Terre Haute. Sabra consistently supported her three boys by educating them in their toddler years, by being a Boy Scout den mother, and by attending their sporting events. Her influ­ ence has made an important and lasting dif­ ference in their lives. Sabra was a faithful church member. She was a dependable worker and very good at her job which was usually in the medical field Sabra is survived by her three sons. John Gartrcil, Brett (Sarah) Gartrell, and Grant (Victoria) Gartrell; two granddaughters. Annelise Gartrell and Savannah Gartrell; a sister. Janet Hirsch; a brother. Charles (Joanne) Redmond, all of which will miss her Ralph V. DeWitt dearly. Funeral services were held Friday January 14.2005 at Faith Bible Church, Lake Odessa, with Pastor Bruce Barker officiating. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the Faith Chris van School in memo­ ry of Sabra Sue Warner. Interment will be in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Terre Haute. KALAMAZOO - Jimmy C. Vaughn of HASTINGS - Janice Fay Dean, age 63. of Hastings, died Saturday. January 15, 2005 at her residence. Mrs. Dean was born on February 1,1941 in Greenville, the daughter of Frank and Pearl (Hall) VanVlerah. She was raised in the Belding area and atten<lcd schools there. She was married to Ronald A.W. Dean on October 12, 1958. They moved to the Hastings area in 1979 from Lake Odessa. She was employed as co-manager of Merlino's Hidden Valley Estates for several years. Mrs. Dean is survived by her son, Ronald. (Vicki) Dean of Nashville; daughters. Roxanne (Andy) Turner of Big Springs, KY and Lisha (Ralph) Field of Sheridan, eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren; and sister, Carol Ann Wedell of Gladstone. Preceding her in death were parents and her husband Ronald on July 2, 2001. No funeral home visitation. A celebration of life gathering took place on Tuesday. January 18, 2005 at her home (4777 Barber Road, Lot J77. Hastings). Burial was al Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. Memorial contributions may be made to tl*c family. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeralhome.com) ^Marriage * licenses Marty Scott Dyer. Delton and Kerrie Lynell Condon. Ryan Thomas Winebrenncr. Hastings and Jennifer Jon Sherman. Hastings. Jay William Burd. Wayland and April Sunshine Rooks. Wayland. Neil DeForcst Morrison. Battle Creek and Maria Diane Robinson. Bellevue. Joseph Darrell Brown. Hastings and Christine Regina Sheahan. Hastings. Matthew Robert Oliver. Middleville and Christina Joy VanDyke. Holton. were Kimberly and Victoria Smi«h, nieces of the bride. Best man was Hank Purdey, friend of the bride and groom. Carrie is a 1996 graduate of Hastings High School. Joe is a 1991 graduate of Hastings High School. They are both employed at J-Ad Graphics in Hastings. Pictured with the couple is their three year old son, Blake. The couple will honeymoon in Cancun at a later date. BOY, Jayson Devcn. bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 26, 2004 at H:30 p.m. io Evan and Samantha Hawbaker of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 0 ozs. and 19 inches long. DELTON - Samuel Wellington, age 46, died unexpectedly January 11, 2005. fishing, boating, hunting and going to the |Janice Fay Dean| Hillman. Maid of honor wm Shawna Hubbarth, friend of the bride and groctn. Bridesmaid was Melanie Smith, sister of the code. Rower girls Samuel Wellington| | Jimmy never married. He worked at various jobs and enjoyed Vaughn; and many nieces and nephews. There was a memorial gathering in Freeport, Wednesday, January 19,2005 at the Community Center. The family would like to thank Hospice for the wonderftl care. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Barry County. Carrie Hendershot, the dauf^Ucr of Paul and Marilyn Hendershot Delton, and Joe Williams, the son of JJon and Joyce Williams of Nashville, were united in marriage on Oct 2, 2004, with a small ceremony at the couple's home in De’.on. The ceemony was officiated by Richard Indiana. The family is being served by the Independent Family owned funeral home in Sunfield: Rosier Funeral Home. For more information www.legacy.com. Kalamazoo, formerly of the Middleville area, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2005 at Heartland Nursing Home in Grand Rapids. He was the son of William and .Louise Vaughn. He was bom November 3. 1953. casinos. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his siblings. Nancy (Jerry) Larsen, Lisa (Pat) Perkins, Delila Lane, Doris (Jerry) Eichenauer and Donnie Tammie and Ron Royston of Charlotte and Michael and Cindy Hulsebos of Wayland are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Cassie Hulsebos to Casey King, son of Jim and Susan King of Hastings and Cynthia King of Lansing. The bride-to-be is a 2001 graduate of Charlotte High School and is currently enrolled in the elementary education program at Western Michigan University. The groom is a 1997 graduate of Hastings High School and a 2003 graduate of Central Michigan University. Casey is currently pursuing his masters degree from Western Michigan University. He is also presently teaching fourth grade in Lakeshore Schools in Stevensville, Mich. A July 2nd wedding date has been set He was bom April 8, 1958. in Plainwell, to Robert Sr. and Alice (Stager) Wellington. Sam grew up and lived his life in the WICHITA FALLS. TX - Ralph V. DeWitt went to be with our Lord Monday, January 10, 2005 at the age of 76. He was bom October 24, 1928 to Ralph G. and Aline (Wilkins) DeWitt. He was raised and lived most of his life in the Irving and Hastings areas. He worked doing siding and carpentry work. He served-in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict in the 486th transport truck company in Germany. He also enjoyed hunt­ ing and fishing in his younger years. He married Sharon Rogers in May of 1958 that ended in divorce. He later married Patricia McKee of Wichita Falls, TX on November 7, 1984. He is survived by his wife. Patricia DeWitt of Wichita Falls. TX; children, Thelma (Ken) James of Hastings. Vcm (Shari) DeWitt of Hastings, Steve (Terri) DeWitt of Hastings. Karen DeWitt of Austin. TX; step-children. Donna (Dennis) Wilde of Wichita Falls, TX, Cinthia (Durand Ayler of Scortland, TX. Steve (Sandy) McKee of Broken Arrow, OK. Sacha (Scott) Whitehead of Waxahachie. TX; sister, Mercedes (Bob)Erway of Hastings; brother, Kreeno (Marie) DeWitt of Hastings; sisters-in-law. Kathryn DeWitt of Hastings and Beverly DeWitt of Wichita Falls, Texas; 19 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers. Oscar. Vernon. Irwin, and Sterling DeWitt. In keeping with his generous nature he has donated his body to the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Willed Body Program. There will be a memorial at Thomapple Valley Church January 27, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. with Chaplain Carla Smith officiating. Hugh J. Corrigan KENTWOOD- Hugh J. Corrigan, age 73. of Kentwood, passed away unexpectedly. He was preceded in death by his parents. John and Mary Corrigan; his sister. Catherine Kidder. He is survived by his sister. Mary Corrigan; his brother-in-law. Arnold Kidder and friends. Hugh served our country as a member of the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked for the Railway Express for 10 years and also worked at Lear Scigler. Funeral services for Hugh will be held Thursday. January 20. 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Matthyssc-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home. (Caledonia). 616 E. Main with Fr. Lam T. Le celebrant. Visitation will be from 10 to II am. Thursday at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contribu­ tions be made to Holy Family Catholic Church Building Fund. Plainwell area. He worked, for 27 years at Bradford-White, where he held almost every job position. On September 3, 1985, Sam married Denise Janose and together :hey had two daughters. Later, on December 4, 1995, hr married Jan Terpening. Together they had a daughter and he raised Jan's son as his own. His funeral service was held on Sunday, at the Cedar Creek Bible Church. His family includes his children: Amber Dawn and Kimberly Sue Wellington; their mother. Denise and her son Tim Janose, all of Gun Lake; Alex Robert Potter and Cara Ann Wellington, and their mother Jan, all of Delton: siblings: Ann and J.D. Hinkle of Missouri. Robert Jr. and April Wellington of Gun Lake. Dianna DeYoung of Marshall, John Wellington of Maryland, and Lynne and Chris Kelsey of Plainwell; many nieces and nephews; and special friends: Doug and Chris Pickle. Mike and Tamara Cook. Joe and Mary Black. Mike Reed, and Brian Nogle. He was preceded in death by his parents. Please visit Sam’s memory page at www.lifestorynet.com. where you can read his life story, archive a favorite memory, or make a memorial contribution to his children. Arrangements were made by Rupert Durham Marshall Gren Funeral Home I John J. Smelker| . HASTINGS - John J. Smelker, age 84. of Hastings, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2005 at Thomapple Manor. Hastings. Mr. Smelker was bom on September 21, 1920 on the family farm in Freeport, the son of John and Mary Ellen (McCarthy) Smelker. He was raised in the Freeport, Caledonia and Vermontville and attended Freeport and Caledonia schools, graduating from Caledonia High School. He was married to Hilda M. Bunting. John was employed at Chrysler Corporation as a tool and die maker. He proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II and he enjoyed playing cards. He is survived by seven nieces and nephews and their families. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hilda M. Bunting: his parents. John W. and Mary Ellen (McCarthy) Smelker, three older brothers. Kermit. Robert (Agnes Batey), Keith (Pete) - Neva (Price) Smelker. Respecting his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Commission on Aging. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville David and Linette Betts of Charlotte and Fred and Beck) Kietzman of Middleville are happy to announce the engagement of their children, Jessica Betts and Jeff Kietzman. Jessica is a 2000 graduate of Charlotte High School and graduated in 2004 from Central Michigan University with a degree in music education. Jeff is a 1999 graduate of Caledonia High School and a 2004 graduate of Central Michigan University. He is currently attending Police Academy. An April 2005 wedding has been set. GIRL, Jillian Bella, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 2,2005 at 5:40 p.m. to Jason and Melissa Strotheide of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Alivia Genbre Woodman, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 28, 2004 at 3:24 p.m. to Ashley Morton and Griff Woodman of Okemos. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Nathaniel Phillip Ehrke Costa, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 28, 2004 at 4:26 p.m. to Annaka Ehrke and Joey Costa. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 19 3/4 inches long. GIRL, Sarah Marie Smith, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 4,2005 at 9:28 p.. to Nancy and Michael Smith of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 4 1/2 ozs. and 20 1/4 inches long. Ronald G. Werner CLOVERDALE - Ronald G. Werner, age 67, of Cloverdale, passed away January 19, 2005. at home. Ron was born August 19, 1937 in Kalamazoo, the son of Wesley and Kathleen (Miller) Werner. A loyal employee of Checker Motors, he retired in 1999, after 27 years of service. A veteran, Ron served his country in the Army during the Korean War and was an active member of the American Legion Post, Hickory Corners and the Moose Lodge 1792 in Delton. Golf was his life and he also enjoyed watching football. In 1978, he married Marilyn Rotts who survives. He is also survived by his mother, Kathleen Werner of Portage; sons, Ronald Werner Jr. and Scott Werner, both of Delton; daughters. Kim (Jerry) Bawkey of Comstock and Penny (Charles) Dennany of Plainwell; a stepson, Terry (Susan) Vogt of Vicksburg; brothers, John Werner of Texas and Terry Werner of Kalamazoo; sisters, Darlene Ingersoll of Portage and Nellene Gray of Harrison Township; five grandchildren; one great­ grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and brother Frank Werner. The family will receive friends Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, January 21. 2005, 11 a.m., at die Orangeville Baptist Church. Pastor Dan Bowman will officiate. Private interment at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Barry Community Hospice will be appre­ ciated. Arrangements are by Funeral Home, Delton. Williams-Gores GIRL, Kailey Morgan, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 5,2005 at 4:30 p.m. to Amy Gaiski and Mike Washbum of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 1/4 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Elisha Ethan, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 21, 2004 at 7:18 p.m. to Jonathan and Rikki Peters of Grand Rapids. Weighing 6 lbs. 8 1/2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Valeria Arias Franco, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 6, 2005 at 2:30 a.m. to Milena Franco and Jaime Arias of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Tanner Blaze, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 8.2005 at 4:25 a.m. to Amy Hiller and Jason Rose of Middleville. Weighing 9 lbs. 9.5 ozs. and 22 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Lauren Elizabeth, bom at Pennock Hospital cn Jan. 3,2005 at 9:35 a.m. to Katie and Justin Tsylor of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Logan Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 7, 2004 at 11:35 a.m. to Mika and Lisa Westendorp of Ionia. Weighing 8 lbs. 11 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Amber Nicole, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 6. 2005 at 8:56 p.m.to Deidre Jones and Kevin Rabideau of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Dylan Robert Brisco, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 6, 2005 at 11:37 a.m. to Jennifer and Elijah Brisco of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 12 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. �Page 8 — Thursday. January 20. 2005 — The Hastings Banner jflnnie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar The county immunization clinic will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday Jan. 26. in the basement of Central United Methodist Church. Last month’s clinic was canceled because of its proximity to Christmas. The annual chill meal and sleigh ride at West Berlin Wesleyan Church comes on this Saturday at their church on Portland Road at Bliss. What fun it is to ride over hill and dale on a sleigh behind a pair of draught horses’ A hot chill meal with combread adds to the pleasure of this returning unique experience. On Thursday. Jan. 27, the Lake Odessa Community Library will have a program directed toward ladies, with Jennifer Salgat coming to demonstrate how to make beautiful valentines. She uses ribbons, stamps, mark­ ers. special papers and other embellishments to create her one-of-a-kind valentines. Registration, which is necessary due to space limits, can be done by calling 374-4591. This program will be held at 1:30 p.m. While there, why not check out a good book? The Jan. 8 beef slew dinner at Central UMC was successful with a very good atten­ dance. Profits went to the Lakewood Ministerial Association’s Benevolence account, which is administered by Rev. Jerry Polk of the- Sebewa Church of God in a co­ operative effort of the participating churches In town and country. The chancel choir, with help from others, presented their Christmas cantata “The Voices of Christmas’’ Sunday, Jan. 9, at Thomapple Manor. Not only did the choir members get to see friends who are residents of the Manor, but also many guests who accompanied their family members to the activities room to enjoy the music and narration, which was a repeat of the program at the church Dec. 5. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met last Thursday. Jan. 13. The dozen mem­ bers present heard President John Waite report on the progress on the freight house. Finish work is being done with trim on the windows, floor coverings, painting, installa­ tion of kitchen cabinets and furnace installa­ tion, all in the immediate future. Papers are signed for a house to be moved onto the grounds in spring. The house represents a typ­ ical home from the ’880s. when the village was new. owned then by a man who was on the council, the school board and other phas­ es of the new town. Later additions to the house will not be included in the move. Also, a farm building that incorporates a com crib is slated to be included in the eventual layout. Meantime, it rests on a foundation until such time as a move can be accomplished. Betty Carey served refreshments following the Show and Tell program, which included a col­ lection of state songs, a beautiful quilt made with inch square pieces, an unusual bowl, an item from Ripley's Believe It or Not listing local businessman E. G. Garlinger, who was in the egg business. A surprise element of the meeting was seeing a newly arrived copy of the quarterly magazine. The Doll Collector. It carried a two-page spread about the doll show held at the Depot/Museum in winter two years ago. It had pictures of Marcia Raffler and others and clusters of the dolls which were exhibited that day. The Jan. 13 Grand Rapids Press had two news items of local interest on one page. The top item was about Wyoming police officer Mike Strouvc who is newly appointed to Godfrey Lee school as a liaison officer. He plans to visit each school In the district each day. He is former Lake Odessa police chief. Just below that was a picture of Becky Eckstrom, 48, teacher at Goodwillie Environmental School in Ada. nominated as the Forest Hills Teacher of the Year. She Is a Lakewood graduate, wife of Jeff Eckstrom. daughter of Robert and Rosemary (Howlett) Kaufman of Bliss Road. She is a graduate of Grand Valley State University and has been with the Forest Hills district for 23 years. Directors of the local Historical Society met at the Cobb home on Monday evening of this week and viewed Lynda's nativity sets and decorated trees, with one set in each room of the house and even the basement. Their monthly business meeting followed. With many plans afoot for coming months, there were several reports and projections. A house to move, site plan to execute, utility compa­ nies to be contacted, a bams preservation meeting to attend, hollyhock day in spring, inventory day and moving day. adjustment of by-laws and reports to absorb, it all combined to make a full evening, which was capped by Lynda's muffins and yummy cookies. With the death of Stanley Kurtz of Webberville last week, three local families had a tie. Joyce Walter of Saranac, mother of Duane Walter; Dawn Reser and sisters from the Allis family, Garlock cousins with no con­ Dating dereliction? Dear Annie: 1 am in my late 30s and live on a limited income. Three months ago, I joined a dating service in my hometown. I had an interview with the agency's director and almost walked out because of the expensive membership prices and high-pressure sales pitch. At the last minute, however, the inter­ viewer lowered her prices substantially so 1 could afford it. Because the director did me this favor. I felt compelled to join. I was assured I would "meet a lot of women." Well, I haven't met anyone in the three months I’ve been a member. The agency's database has a very small number of ladies in my age range. I contacted the few women available, and I heard back from only one, who promptly told me that she already was dating someone. There are no other women to call. When I joined the dating service, 1 signed a two-year contract, but I want to cancel. I also feel I should be given a partial refund. When I phoned the director, however, she said I am bound by that two-year contract I called my nection to each other, were tied to the late local Better Business Bureau, and they con­ Stanley and his wife Phyllis, who died in 2003. The visitation on Sunday and funeral on tacted the agency. I'm still waiting for a response. Monday were occasions to see Stanley's son I don't believe 1 should be stuck in a twoand family and his nieces and nephews year membership that did nothing for me. The memorial service for Benita "Benny­ What do you think of this shady outfit? Smith is to be held at 1 p.m.. at St. Edward’s Steamed in Sarasota, Fla. Church. Benny and Larry raised their family Dear Steamed: A contract generally con­ on Fifth Avenue. Now only Lon at the Smith tains obligations for both sides -- in this Brothers grain marketing business remains in instance, you agreed to pay dues, and they the village. agreed to provide a list of available women to Robert Cobb Sr. has been in a hospital in date. If they haven't held up their end of the Florida. contract, you may indeed have a way out, but it will require seeing a lawyer. 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Smell the gas Dear Annie: Earlier this year, I thought I smelled gas around our property, but my husband could smell nothing. Today, I returned home from shopping. The bouse had been closed up for several hours, and as I walked through the living room. I was sure 1 smelled gas. I opened up the doors and windows, and noticed that I had developed a slight headache. I called the gas company, and the representative showed up promptly. When he approached the furnace room, his detector started clicking very fast. He confirmed there was a leak. He explained to me that women seem to be much more sensitive to the odor of gas and men often do not notice it This is one time I'm glad I could tell my husband. "I told you so." The repair will cost us, but the alternative could have been so much worse. — Wapakoneta, Ohio Dear Ohio: People should not be timid about calling the gas company if they have the slight­ est suspicion there may be a leak. Better safe than sorry. Paltry pet aid Pennock Partner, Dawn Rosser, M.D. Pediatrician Sam, Amanda and Sammy Daler Delton, Michigan Pennock ^SERVICES HEALTH . _tofc«‘onal Pro«rMsi>'e Panners in P''50"1 ' 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings • WWW.PENNOCKHEALTH.COM W537330 Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. Dear Annie: This is in response to "Tracy in Nashville, Tenn.," who suggested people should donate money for the care of people, not animals. She cited a story about a blind great­ homed owl receiving implanted contacts. I’m guessing she heard about the story, rather than having read the details, or she would have realized that the couple who con­ tracted for the surgery were wildlife rehabilitators. They con­ tributed $300 to the $1,300 oper­ ation, and the balance was fund­ ed by the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine, where the operation was performed. (To read the entire story , your readers can visit the school's Web site at http://www.vetmed.wisc.edu/artides/68/5/417.) The total support for human causes is overwhelming. Let's not criticize Wildlife of Wisconsin and the University of WisconsinMadison School of Veterinary Medicine for meeting their mis­ sion to be primary caregivers for those who cannot amass dollars to care for themselves. — University Supporter Dear U.S.: There are two sides to every story. Thank you for pro­ viding the other one. Intolerant in-laws Dear Annie: I am a 25-year-old single mother. I've never been married, and the situ­ ation I'm in right now docs not make me look forward to walking down the aisle. I love "Gary" with all of my heart. We have dated for three years, and he eventually wants to marry, but his family is not so welcoming. I was the reason Gary moved out of his moth­ er’s home, and I am the reason he does not spend as much time with ihem as he used to. Mind you, Annie, i do not stop him from seeing or calling them. I would never do that. His family, however, blames me. They start a lot of arguments. Last week, they lied to him about sorx?thing I had said in order to make him angry with me. Fortunately, be didn't believe them, but it real!; upset me that they would stoop to that level. Gary says he always wili put me first, no matter what, but I worry. I war.! a future with a man whose family welcomes nv and treats me as one of their own. 1 don't see that hap­ pening here. How should I handle this? I’m afraid that our life together will be over before it begins. - Driven Away Dear Driven: The potential in-laws .<ound difficult and unpleasant, but the important thing is Gary's attitude and support. If you believe that he will put you first, you have nothing to worry about. However, it wouldn't hurt to tum on the charm and try to warm up the relatives. Be friendly and let them know how important it is to you that Gary stay close to his family. It will help. Pay for play Dear Annie: I recently bought a set of $60 walkie-talkies for my children, and they brought the sets over to their cousins' home to play. Their 9-year-old cousin "Lila" bent over the pool, and the walkie-talkie fell in. The kids immediately fished it out. but it was not waterproof and stopped working. My brain wants her parents to pay for the replacement. My heart, however, understands that it was an accident, and since we have more money than they do, we should pick up the cost. But I want Lila to understand the consequences of her actions (a value her par­ ents do not impart). Any ideas? — Waterlogged in Florida Dear Florida: Lila's parents should have offered to replace the wrecked unit. Since they have not. you can handle it in several ways. You can pick up the cost and forget about it; you can ask the parents to replace it or pay half; you can ask that Lila make some kind of restitution by helping you shovel snow or wash your car, or you can tell Lila that she will not be able to play with your children's toys until she is a little older and learns to be more careful. Pick one that is comfortable for you. Negative news Dear Annie: Our local paper printed the let­ ter from "Had Enough of That,” which paro­ died Christmas newsletters. You replied. "Thanks for a good chuckle." I laughed so hard, tears ran down my cheeks. There's not enough funny stuff in the newspaper. What a breath of fresh air. - Thanks. I Needed That Dear Thanks: We're glad you enjoyed it. We just heard from the author and would like to give her credit for that amusing piece. "A Christmas Letter Revenge" was written by Ines M. Illgcn of Hendersonville. N.C. We are eternally grateful. And now for an opposing view: Dear Annie: In my Christmas newsletter, I didn't write about being unemployed. Instead. I wrote about my son who is an aeronautical engineer working on the Internationa) Space Station and how happy we were that so many attended his wedding. I would rather share good news. Thanks for the opportunity to vent. - Elk Grove Village, Ill. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net. or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and readfeatures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at wwwx'realors.com. COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 20. 2005 - Page 9 Saxons slip in second half three times The Saxon varsity boys’ basketball team snapped a four game losing streak by knock­ ing off Calvin Christian 65-55 on Tuesday night in Hastings. The victory should give them some momentum as they get ready to face their final foe in the O-K Gold Conference. Hastings will visit Wayland on Friday night. The Wildcats have a 2-4 league record, while the Saxons are 1-5 in the Gold. Wayland’s 2-4 mark is deceiving. The Wildcats lost an overtime contest with Thomapple Kellogg, and last Friday fell 59­ 57 to undefeated South Christian in overtime. The Saxons needed to taste winning again. after Saturday’s disappointing finish against Pennfirld. on alumni night in Hastings. Calvin Christian was able to come from tiehind against the Saxons in the second half, but Hastings knocked down its free throws to hold on for victory The Saxons held the Panthers to three points in the opening quarter Tuesday night, and led by double digits at the half. Pennfield came back with a huge second half for a 60­ 57 victory. Hastings led by one in the final seconds, but Pennfield got a basket to take the kad. then hit two foul shots after a steal for the final margin. The Sa. ons have been very solid in the first half lately, but have struggled down the stretch. Hastings even led Byron Center at the half last Friday night, by a point, before falling 58-42. The Bulldogs held the Saxons to just 13 second half points, including only four in the fourth quarter as they came from behind for the win. The Saxons built a 29-28 lead at the break J J Quick led the Saxons with 13 points. Brad Mead and Steven Bolo both added eight in the loss. Hastings is now 3-7 overall. After ending the first swing through the conference sched­ ule at Wayland on Friday, the Saxons will have a week off before starting the second trip through with a home contest against Thomapple Kellogg. Saxon junior JJ Quick leaps to get out of a Byron Center double team during Friday night's O-K Gold contest. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings' Steven Bolo works for solid position in the lane Friday night against Byron Center. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Do not pick the Patriots to fall, until it’s too late People picked the Colts. There were people out there who thought Indianapolis could go into New England and knock off the Patriots in the middle of January. I’m sure Neu Englanders knew better than that, and not just because they’re Patriots fans. Picking the Colls in Sunday's AFC division play-off game would be like rushing out at the beginning of October to put money down on the Red Sox winning the World Series. Sure, you would have won some big bucks this year, but count that against the last 90 years of missed opportunities and I bet you'd still be in the hole. You can’t bet against the champions, before they’ve been beaten, even if they kicker is playing in the defend re backfield along side some stumbling wide receivers, and a peanut vendor. 1 know Peyton Manning had a great year, setting all kinds of records and winning nothing. People have been calling him the next Dan Marino. To be fair, Marino played in a couple Super Bowls. But what did Manning really do this year? He beat up on the Lions, the Bears, the Texans, and the Titans. How great is that? Who knows. Peyton may turn out to be the next John Elway. Once Tom Brady. Teddy Bruschi. and Bill Belichick retire with rings on all 20 fingers and toes, maybe Manning will sneak in there and win one. Right now that’s what it looks like he’ll have to wait for. He’ll either have to wait, or concentrate. Concentrate on winning another game or two during the regular season so he doesn't have to go to New England in the middle of January. Even before the game Sunday. I heard lots of talk about the game being played out­ side in the cold. It wasn't fair for the Colts. New England even had the gall to let the field be exposed to wind, rain, and snow in the week heading up to the game. The Patriots only did that to try and give themselves some kind of advantage. Can you believe it? That is why they play games in September. October, and November. They do it so that they can sort out who has the right to play at home in January. Who has the right to decide if they want two inch or six inch long grass on the field. Who has the right to decide if the field is covered with snow, ice, water, or confetti. Who has the right to decide if the dead grass on the field is painted blue or green. The referees changed the rules this off-season to give the Colts a better shot at it. and New England adjusted and won once again. I don't know if it’s just me. or if it’s just because last winter was a long time ago. but these NFL play-offs seem to be earning themselves much more attention than those the past couple years. The Patriots and the Colts, missed field goal after missed field goal, and of course Randy Moss' backside. I'm not a huge Peyton Manning fan, obviously, bu; if I was in charge of the Lions and somebody asked me if I’d take him off their hands I’d say. yes without hesitation. Moss is as talented a receiver as Manning is a quarterback, but in the same position and if I was asked if 1 wanted Moss for my team I'd say no. If you ask me. his fake moon helped his reputation, until he started talking about not caring if he had to give up S10.000. The fans at Lambeau like to moon the opponents for real, when they’re cruising around in their team bus. Randy actually came up with some­ thing creative, he was celebrating at an appropriate moment (not just for some random four yard gain), and he was having some fun. Fine with me. The referees thought it was fine UM). Moss doesn't get a flag when thousands of people and all the officials are watching him in the back of the end zone, then someone who watched it on TV throws Saxon guard Brad Mead fires up a shot in the lane, as Bulldog defenders quickly dose in Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings is on a roll heading into tonight’s conference match with Holland Christian by Brett Bremer Sports editor The Saxon varsity volleyball team will be looking for a 2-0 start to the O-K Gold Conference season when it plays host to Holland Christian tonight. The Saxons topped Wyoming Park in four games last Thursday, 25-11,18-25,25-18.25­ 15, to open conference play. “I think the very first game was probably our best game of t.'ve season," said Saxon coach Gina McMahon. "That was finally Hastings volleyball. A string of three consecutive aces by Kayla Amie helped the Saxons break open a tight contest in game one. Hastings played solid defensp. and looked confident at the net. “We were finally able to run some offen­ sive plays we’ve been working on." said McMahon. “They didn’t always work, or always get us a point, but everybody was excited.” The Saxons looked like they would roll to an easy victory, even taking a 5-0 lead in game two before things started to fall apart. Their passing was off. they weren’t attacking at the net. and balls they’d been getting to ear­ lier in the match were starting to drop. Some good serves by Brandi Sutfin helped Hastings crawl back into the second game late. The Saxons pulled to within 19-18. after being down as many a six points. That was that though, as the Vikings scored the next six points to take the game. Sutfin played one of her best matches of the season, according to McMahon, in help­ ing lead the Saxons back to where they wanted to be. “Brandi was just going in and pounding the ball after a while,” said McMahon. The entire team picked up its game towards the end of the third game. Jamie VanBoven and Jodi Jolley got into the attack for the Saxons, and they continued their solid serving led by Katie Lawrence, and Jolley to close out the Vikings. Some of the excitement from Thursday night was washed away with a 2-2 day al the Greenville Tournament on Saturday, but McMahon said that her team's overall skill level on the day was much improved over ear­ lier tournament appearances. The Saxons finished fourth out of 12 teams, but fell apart in the quarterfinals. Kent City topped the Saxons in the quarter­ finals 25-10, 25-27. 15-13. . “We struggled trei.vendously,” McMahon said of her team’s play in the first game against Kent City. “I was like we’d never played volleyball before. After a couple of time-outs and a little bit of yelling we were able to pick ourselves up in the second game.’’ The Saxons were 2-2 on the day overall. They finished second in their pool with a 25-16. 25-11 win over Tri-County. and a 25­ 16,25-15 win over Covenant Christian. Their lone loss in pool play was a 25-17, 25-18 defeat at the hands of Holt, a team which has now beaten the Saxons three limes this sea- son. Different Saxons stepped up all day. Jolley served the Saxons to ten consecutive points in their match with Tri-County. Against Covenant Christian. Sophie Stavale served five aces. Lawrence had a very good day passing the ball around as the Saxon setter. She not only took care of the good passes from her team­ mates. but also managed to set her teammates up well when she was forced to go after a bad pass After Thursday night's contest with Holland Christian, the Saxons will travel to Delton on Saturday for the Delton Kellogg Invitational. a fine al him? . I don’t get what the NFL is thinking. I’d rather see him fined $10,000 for walking off the field early, or not knowing what play is being run. If he walks off the field for the final two seconds, take those two seconds out of his wages. Thai’s probably about $10,000 loo. 1 don’t know what’s going to happen this weekend. I know 1 wouldn’t pick against the Patriots. Brady’s never lost a play-off game, in fact the only thing I can ever remember him losing is his spot at Michigan to Drew Henson. 1 know I’m not picking against the champion before his reign is up.J Saxon junior Brandi Sutfin leaps to set the ball towards a teammate during Hastings four-game victory over Wyoming Park on Thursday night in O-K Gold action. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxon senior Katie Lawrence turns away from the net to pass the ball during Thursday night’s win over Wyoming Park on the road. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �Page 10 - Thursday. January 20. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Lions fall to Fowlerville in semi’s by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Fowlerville and Hamilton met in the finals of the Maple Valley Invitational on Saturday. The two teams met in pool p.ay. and split, then went head to head for the championship. Those were the only two teams to defeat Maple Valley all day long. It took a solid effort from the Fowlerville Gladiators to knock the Lions out of the tour­ nament. The Lions let down a little bit. when they fell behind the team that had beaten them earlier in pool play. “They weren’t aggressive in ths last game." said Maple Valley coach Kelly Offrink of her girls. “We just stopped hitting, stopped moving around, and let them do whatever they warned to do. It wasn't like we were ever out of the game." Fowlerville won their semifinal showdown with Maple Valley 21-15. 21-16. In both games, the final deficit was the largest one in The Vikings’ Cody Dupont, right, drives down the head of his Fowlerville opponent before scoring a 9-5 decision in their 275-pound match Thursday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) the game for the Lions. The Lions offensive attack wasn't as fierce, and their defense wasn't quite as sharp aftei they fell behind the Gladiators in the second game. Fowlerville's lead was only between one and three points for much of the match, but Offering said her team played like the Vikes stay unbeaten in the CAAC-3 margin was much larger. It was the end of a pretty good day overall Lkxi senior setter Lisa Hamilton turns her back to the net to pass the ball Saturday afternoon, as teammate Amy Joostbems looks on in their team s semifinal loss to Fowlerville at the Maple Valley Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) for the Lions though. “They played hard all day." said Offrink. “I'm pleased. Overall. I’m pleased." The Lions finished third in their pool, then took on Oakridge in the quarterfinals. The Lions topped the Oakridge Eagles 21-13. 21­ 10. Mapfe AMwoOteson digs a serve during Toumement pfay Saturday at the Maple Valley Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) A twisted ankle slowed up the Lions Amy Joostbems a bit on the day. but not much. She really game to life at the end of the second game against the Eagles, both offensively and defensively at the net. A string of four aces in five service attempts by the Lions Sammy Cowell helped her team pull ahead for good in the second game. Joostbems and teammate Kyndra Root were each named to the all-tournament team. Joostbems ended the day with 17 kills, six solo blocks. 14 digs, and six aces. Root had six aces. 19 kills, and 38 digs. Maple Valley opened the day in pool play by knocking off North Pointe Christian 21-11, 21-14. Then the Lions split with Bath 21-18. ,11-1* , ■ FowkrvCle then knoJceJog the Lions 21­ 15.21 -17>. an? Hamilton topped valley ^1-14. 21-13. The top three teams in each pool advanced to the sinjgle-ciimination tournament. Lisa Hamilton had a good day passing with 58 assists, and also record d 19 digs and seven aces. Amy Abbott had nine aces and 12 kills. Kortney Ewing had nine kills and four solo blocks. Allison Oleson added 22 digs. The Lions had a great day serving the ball, and have been doing a tremendous job putting the ball in play all season. Offrink is sure that her team's service percentage is well above 90-pcrcent. and added that anything over 85­ percent should win a team a lot of games. Saturday, seven Lion had four aces or more. Sammy Cowell finished with seven aces, Rebecca Kent five, and Jessi Winegar four. The Lions are now 15-9-4 overall. They split with Springport and Hillsdale last Thursday night in a couple of non-lcague matches. Valley topped Springport, but fell to Hillsdale. In the two contests. Joostbems led her team with eight kills. Hamilton had 25 assists. Root 18 digs and four .mlo blocks. The Lions' serving-^v as still superb, as Joostbems. Root. Hamilton, and Winegar fin­ ished with five aces each and Abbott totaled four. The Lions traveled to Morrice on Wednesday for an SMAA contest. They will participate in the Laingsburg Invitational on Saturday. The Vikings made it through the toughest part of the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 season unscathed. Haslett and Fowlerville expected to be the biggest challengers to Lakewood’s hopes of repeating as the CAAC-3 champions. Those two tasks are out of the way after the Vikings' 31-28 win over Fowlerville on Thursday night. The teams will still meet in the league tour­ nament at the end of the season, but Lakewood’s Vikings have taken the early advantage. Fowlerville raced out to a 10-0 lead in the early going Thursday night, but the Vikings responded by winning the six heaviest weight classes. Eric Kruger started the run with a 5­ 1 decision at 152 pounds. Josh Wickham pulled the Vikings a three points closer as a team with his big 10-8 decision at 160. then Eddie Phillips put Lakewood in the lead for good with his pin at 171. At that point it was only 12-10 in favor of the Vikings, but Adam Fyan picked up four points with his 11-2 major decision at 189, Alan O’Donnell won by pin at 215, and Cody Dupont added a 9-5 decision at 275. Lakewood led 25-10 with five matches to go “They came after us to win it.” said Viking coach Bob Veitch. Scott Walker’s pin in the 119-pound bout put his Vikings up 12 points with two match­ es to go. The Gladiators earned a pin in the 125-pound match, but Levi Phelps at 130 stayed off his track in the day’s final match to secure the victory lot the Vikings. From facing one of the best teams in the CAAC-3,1 akewood took the trip to Bay City on Saturday to face some of the best teams in the state. Vikes and Trojans 2-2 at Ml Duals Lakewood and Thomapple Kellogg both went 2-2 at the Michigan Duals. TK is now 16-4 on the year, while the Vikings have a 9-3 dual meet record. "That’s the competition we need to keep going at.” said Veitch, referring to the Ldented teams at the Michigan Duals. "We got some bumps and bruises today, which we expected when you wrestle four ha d duals." Lakewood fell to Caro 48-26. and Dundee 32-28. Their wins were a 43-23 decision over Gaylord and a 36-28 match with Clarkston. The Vikings finished seventh overall in tne 15 team tournament TK was sixth. The Trojans also lost to Caro, 43-35. TK’s other loss was a 37-31 defeat at the har-ds of Allegan. TK’s wins were a 45-25 victor/ over Lapeer West, and a 39-33 decision over Grandville. Justin Lewis and Kalani Garber were the two Trojans with 4-0 individual records on the day. Lion grapplers dominated seven schools last week TK grapplers big winners at Byron Center A total of 23 points separated Maple Valley and Cassopolis at the Edwardsburg Invitational Saturday. It was a big Lion victory. The only reason those 23 points were significant, was that it was the closest any team came to Maple Valley’s varsity wrestlers last week. The Lions went 7-0. winning all five of their duals at Edwardsburg to go along with Thursday night's two big Southern Michigan Athletic Association victories. All 14 Lions had winning records Saturday as the team finished 5-0. Of those 14 individ­ uals. five finished with unblemished records. Ron Smith (103). Raven Scurlock (112), Tyler Greenfield (119), Ben Boss (145), and Chris Morris (171) were all 5-0. Boss' five victories improved his season record to 22-0. Valley topped Cassopolis 49-26, Sturgis 56-24. Edwardsburg 60-15, Berrien Springs 74-5, and Vicksburg 75-3. Jamie Corwin, Kevin Fassett. Dave Scurlock, and Keith Lackscheide were each 4-1. Tyler Corwin. Justin Cook. Joe Desrochers, John Stafford, and Jake McMillon were each 3-2. The Lions dominated Olive! and Morrice in the first SMAA contests of the season, at Olivet last Thursday. Valley topped the Orioles 77-6. and beat the Eagles 60-16. Valley won II weight classes against Olivet, and scored pins in seven of them. Raven Scurlock. Jamie Corwin. Tyler Corwin. Boss. Dave Scurlock. Lackscheide. and Stafford all won by pin. Morrice had five voids in its line-up. giving Valley an automatic 30 points. Then the Lions won anther seven matches by pin for 42 more points. Winning by pin against the Orioles were Raven Scurlock, Jamie Corwin, Cook, Fassett, Dave Scurlock, Morris, and McMillon. Valley's other win was a 16-0 technical fall by Boss at 152 pounds. The Lions host Bellevue and Dansville tonight in the SMAA. then travel to the Perry Rambler Tournament on Saturday. Or Maxed out ail your c.edit cards on Christinas gifts? NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BARRY COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION MASTER PLAN CERTAS DIRECT can consolidate all your credit cards and loans into one monthly payment. Call CERTAS DIRECT now at (866) 856-7035 START FRESH! ■ •Mort ■ Business; loans. Consolidation Loans Being debt free - it could happen to you. Let our Certas Direct certified agents show you how with just one call 1(866)856-7035 Lakewood 152-pounder Eric Kruger butts heads with his Fowlerville opponent, as he works his way to a 5-1 decision during their Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 battle on Thursday night at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) HHS wrestlers reach finals at Lowell by topping hosts After beating up on three opponents in pool play at the Lowell Tournament on Saturday the Saxons found themselves in a couple fights. Hastings’ last two matches of the day came down to the final match. In the semifinals the Saxons knocked off last year’s Division 2 state champions from Lowell 31-30, when RJ Morgan scored a reversal with eight second left in his 103pound match. BARRY COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION HERE IS THE SOLUTION Collections tudgmenti ■ Bankrupt tdisctiarged und - '■ Bad Credit No Credit' Credit Counseling.. Mike Munjoy and Ben Ybema both pinned their opponent in the second round. Others winning for TK were Justin Lewis. Nate McMurray. Scott Brown. Kalani Garber, and Derrick Brown. TK hosted Caledonia Wednesday evening in each team’s second O-K Gold contest. Next Wednesday, the Trojans will host Wyoming Park. Wondering when things will finally get better for you? • • • • Byron Center proved to be no match for the O-K Gold favorites from Thomapple Kellogg last Thursday evening. The Trojans won handily. 58-16. The Trojans won 11 weight classes, includ­ ing six matches by pin. TK’s Tucker Bowerman. Mark Brown. Mike Gurski. and Eric Reeder won by fall in the first round. The Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a pubic heanng on Saturday. February 5. 2005. nt 11 00 a m in the first floor conference room of the Courts and Law Building. 206 W. Court Street. Hastings. Ml 49058, to solicit public comment regrading education! and recreational pro­ grams offered by the Barry Cc-unty ^arks and Recreation Department The department requests feedback from the public to gauge rf it is successfully providing the types ol edu­ cational and recreational services desired by Barry County residents Information on the above public heanng and minutes of said meeting will be available at Histone Chariton Park. 2545 S Chartton Park Road. Hastings. Ml 49056. during regular busi­ ness hours Persons wishing to comment by letter or e-mail may pick up a copy of the department s 5-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan prior to the meeting E-mails may be sent to gshanMni2isefY.net Dr. George Shannon, Barry County Parks and Recreation Director 09137*50 I Hastings City Bank HCB Mortgage Company INTEREST PRODUCT RAIL 30 Year Fixed 30 Yew Fixed-Biweekly 20 Yew Fixed 20 Yau Fixed - Biweekly 15 Year Fixed 15 Year Fixed - Biweekly 7 Year Balloon 3 Year AR M I Year ARM 5.625 5.750 5375 5.500 5.125 5.250 4 990 5X75 5375 POINTS AER 5 690 5.606 5.462 5.560 5 234 5354 5 116 6 100 7336 Call Karla for Your Free Pre-Approval Today! 269-945-2401 “RJ Morgan faced his first real challenge of the year and came from behind for a huge win." said Saxon coach Mike Goggins. The Saxons then advanced to take on Stevensville-Lakeshore, who took the cham­ pionship with a 33-30 win over the Saxons in the finals. “We were really proud of the way we wres­ tled this weekend," said Goggins. “We con­ tinue to show great improvement and really feel like things are starting to click as a team." In pool play the Saxons topped Stevensville-Lakeshore ‘B’ 71-6. Whitehall 53-24. and Hudsonville 47-24. The Saxon lightweights continue to lead the way. Both Morgan and Steve Case were 5-0 on the day. and Case won all five of his matches by pin. Rusty Burgdorf. Jeff Allen, Brandon Black. Lee Selby. Mike Morehouse, and Ashtin King each won four matches for the Saxons Saturday, while Jeremy Redman. Tyler Heath, and Kyle Quada won three each. The Saxons opened the O-K Gold season last Thursday with an impressive 64-10 win over Wayland. Winning matches for Hastings were Morgan. Burgdorf, Redman. Allen. Heath. Tim Bowerman, Case, Selby. King. Quada, Morehouse, and Eddie Cowies. Hastings is now 11-2 overall in duals, and 1-0 in the O-K Gold Conference. The league season continues tonight when the Saxons travel to take on Wyoming Park tonight. This Saturday. Hastings will make the trip to Coloma for a tournament. The Saxon ‘B’ and JV teams competed in the Hastings ‘B’ team tournament on Saturday, with the Saxon *B' team taking sec­ ond place with a 4-1 record. Hopkins topped the Saxons in the finals. Winning five matches on (he day were Alex Lowe. Tim Aspinall. and Kyle White. Thomas McKinney. Alex Wilcox. Tim Bowerman, Mitch Gahan, and Joel Maiville each won four. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 20. 2005 - Page 11 Vikes trounce TK with taste of its own medicine by Brett Bremer Spans Editor Thomapple Kellogg is the team that’s used to creating turnovers, pulling down rebounds, and moving the ball quickly up the floor for easy baskets. The Trojans saw plenty* of that on Tuesday night, but it was the Lakewood Vikings doing it against them in a 78-48 Viking victory. Lakewood raced up and down the floor, pouring in 39 points in each half, while limit­ ing IK on the other end of the floor. “I don’t think we ran our offense much.” said Viking coach Mark Farrell. "We rebounded well and got out on the break, which is something that they like to hot. The Trojans built a 7-2 lead in the early going, but at that point were playing the best offense they would play all night. "We were horrible on offense.” said Trojan coach Kun Holzhueter. "which really led to a lot of their scoring. We took some bad shots and had so many turnovers that led to fast­ break chances for them. It just hurt us all night." Lakewood .ought back from its early deficit, and eventually built a 13-point lead in the second quarter. . At that point the Trojans were still in the ball game. TK cut the lead to ten. With less do.” TK was actually the team that came out BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Trios CB’s 13-3; Big Boy lu.5-5.5; Cook Jackson 10-6; Trouble 9-7; Gutter Gals 7-9; 3 Blind Mice 6-10; Ray’s Excavating 5-11; Shirley’s Chuckwagon 3.5-12.5. High Gaines & Series - D. James 161; N. Clow 169; C Shook 162; C. Etts 102; T. Waller 132; M. Sears 166; K. Carpenter 146, L. Potter 170; S. Vandenburg 179-509; S. McKee 211-5981 T. Daniels 187-530; B. Hayes 155; C. Gates 145; S Snider 132; T. Franklin 128; J. Rice 158; A. Norton 130; L. Trumble 164; P. Cogswell 144; D. Harding 200; R. Brummcl 178; V. Green 161. Sunday Night Mixed Bulls and Heifers 48; Thunder Alley 42 1/2; Red Dog 42; Team 12 40; Gutter Dusters 40; Funky Bowlers 39; 4 Horsemen 36; Get­ Er-Done 35; Sandbaggers 34; Robbers 34; 12 ozs. at a Time 28; Nobody’s 24 1/2. Womens High Gaines and Series - G. Otis 203-529; T. Robbe 198-501; M. Eaton 176-489; B. Barlow 155-353; H. Robbe 149­ 337; J. Curtis 138-330; A. Hubbell 172; A. Churchill 163; J. Ingram 159; C. Miller 152. Mens High Gaines and Series - M. Eaton 215-617; R. Snyder 185-533; C. Curtis 191­ 528; J. Robbe 176-503; B. Rena 244; J. Shoebridge 235; K. Greenfield 221; B. Churchill 197; B. Falconer 194; M. Snyder 191; J Smith 189; T. Barlow 172; N. Robbe 170; B. Drayton 157; D. Winkins 145. Wednesday P.M. Hair Care center 50 1/2; Greenridge 43; Mace Pharmacy 42; Railroad Street Mill 39 1/2; Shamrock 39; Secbers 36; Eye and Ent 33. Womens High Gaines and Series - L. Elliston 191-541; B. Maker 186-533; G. Otis 191-497; S. Merrill 175-475; K. Becker 199; R. Murphy 174; E. Ulrich 166; Y. Cheeseman 165. Bowlerettes Hecker Agency 42.5-33.5; Kent Oil & Propane 41.5-34.5; NBT 40.5-35.5; Dean’s Dolls 36-40; Railroad Street Mill 355-40.5; Slagel Concrete Construction 32-44. Good Games and Series - J. Leo 151-400. S. Drake 177-466; P. Fowler 143; G. Potter 156-438; C. Hurless 138-436. Senior Citizens King Pins 43.5-32.5; Nash’s Harem 43-33; Ward’s Friends 41.5-34.5; MAM’s 413-34.5; BAT’s 40.5-35.5; Kuempel 40.5-35.5; Friends 38-38; 4 B’s 37-39; Pin Pals 37-39; Wieland’s 37-39; Butterfingers 36-40; Early Risers 35-41; fl Senior 31.5-44.5; Sun Risers 30-46. Good Gaines and Series Ladies - N. bcchtel 158-432; M. Wieland 173-481; Y. Cheeseman 181-502; G. Scobey 191-438; J. Gasper 204-594; S. Patch 209; R. Murphy 168-475; J. Allen 127-346; S. Merrill 194­ 557; C. Hills 171-442; J. Snyder 157-406. Good Games and Series Men - D. Edwards 203-559; B. Akers 189-528; L. Brandt 197-586; W. Birman 187-466; M. Schondelmayer 176-468; B. Terry 204-594; R. Wieland 185; N. Thaler 164; K. Schana 185; J. Heney 138, R. Nash 183-464; R. Robbins 214; K. Meany 222-554. Trojan senior Jon Yeazel cant watch from the bench in the second half, as Lakewood continues to build its double­ digit lead against Thornapple Kellogg on Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) than a minute remaining in the half, they set up their four comers offense looking to head into intermission with a single-digit deficit. Trojan senior Jon Yeazel stood at the top of the key dribbling the basketball, and Lakewood senior Pat Morris just stripped it away from him then tipped it to teammate Tyler Beglin. Beglin raced up the court for a lay-up and was fouled. Lakewood led by 13. TK missed a free throw on the other end with 10 seconds left, and Beglin secured the rebound and quickly sent it ahead. Kyle Rowland was waiting on the offensive end of the court, and his basket provided the Vikings with a 15-point half-time lead. TK had hoped to go into the locker room down eight, or ten at the most, and it turned into a 39-24 Viking lead. Beglin finished the night with 14 points and nine rebounds for Lakewood. Seniors Corey Thelen and Travis Willard shared the game high scoring honors with 15 points apiece. Willard had one of his best games of the season, and had ten rebounds and three assists to go along with his point production in the paint. Lakewood never looked back in the second half, as every Viking not only got into the ball game, but scored in the ball game. "Alex Erickson gave us good minutes, and Nick Wieland in the first half, and (Tyler) Barnett did too," said Farrell. “All of our kids, they looked hungry*, like they really wanted to go after it." Lakewood’s lead hit 20 points for the first time midway through the third quarter. It swelled to 30 points late in the fourth quarter with both benches filling the spots on the floor. The Vikings did settle into their offense a bit in the second half, and that worked as well as the fast break style that got them the lead. "We did a real nice job being patient, and 1 don’t know if dissecting is the right word, but passing around their defense," said Farrell. Holzhueter had the opposite impression of his team's offensive performance, some of which was credited to Lakewood’s defense. "They absolutely took Yeazel and (David) Finkbeiner our of the game, and if you do that we really don't have much to fall back on. Then those guys made some poor decisions, took some poor shots, and then missed some good shots when they got them.” TK fell back on Trevor Manning, who fin­ ished with a team high 12 points. Brandon Wilson added 11 for TK. while Yeazel and Isaac Thaler both scored eight points. Pat Morris was the fourth Viking in double figures, finishing with 11 points. Both teams have big home games on Friday night. Lakewood looks good heading into it’s Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 showdown with Lansing Catholic Central. Lakewood is 3-1 in the league and- the Cougars are 1-3. Farrell said the Cougars record is deceiving though, as they’ve been in tight ball games with league powers DeWitt and Haslett The Trojans face one of the two teams* in front of them in the O-K Gold standings. Holland Christian. Lakewood has now won six of its last seven games by 20-points or more, and has won its last eight games overall. The only team to slow them down in that string was DeWitt, but the Panthers were only able to do it for a half. Lakewood scored a 53-51 win at DeWitt on Friday night. The Vikings have now won seven in a row, and had won their previous five by more than 20 points. The Panthers changed that in a hurry by holding Lakewood to just 18 first half points. DeWitt led by five points at the half. "This was a very tough physical game, just as we knew it would be," said Farrell. Lakewood pulled ahead in the third quarter, then extended its lead at the beginning of the fourth. “We made a nice run in the fourth quarter early.’ said Farrell. "They came back and got some easy baskets in the fourth.” Erik Kangas tossed in ten of his game high 23 points in the fourth quarter for the Panthers. Lakewood was led by Thelen’s 17 points, seven rebounds, and seven steals. The Vikings could have taken control of the game earlier if they'd knocked down their foul shots. Lakewood went ten of 18 from the stripe. "But in the last -minute, we made them when they counted.” said Farrell. Behind Thelen for Lakewood, Beglin recorded 11 points, and Willard added ten points and eight boards. As tough a time as TK had with Lakewood on Tuesday night, that’s how things went for Caledonia at TK on Friday as the Trojans took a TK’s Trojans took a 52-29 O-K Gold Conference victory. The win improved TK to 4-2 in the league, tied for third place, while the Scots sit at the bottom with an 0-6 league mark. TK’s offense only scored six points in the first half of the opening quarter, but Caledonia couldn’’ manage any. The Trojans eventually built a 10-0 lead, before the Scots scored for the first time on an offensive put back by Max Larson with 2:45 left in the first. They didn’t score again until over two min­ utes had passed in the second quarter. The contest was mostly a replay of this action. Caledonia brings the ball up the court, works for a good shot, misses, TK rebounds it, and brings it back down to the other end and scores. Both teams wee distributing the ball well on offense, but one of the biggest differences, other than the Trojans shooting 19-percent better from the floor than the Scots, was that the Trojan passes led to lay-ups while most of the Scots’ best looks were jump shots. Attacking the basket. Yeazel poured in a game high 22 points. Manning added ten points down low for the Trojans, and also had nine rebounds. TK had 18 assists on the night, and many of Yeazel and Manning's points were thanks to their movement without the ball and point guard Finkbeiner’s ability to get them the ball. Finkbeiner finislied with 11 assists. “He sees things well," said Holzhueter of Finkbeiner. "He can zip some passes in there when we get things moving and open up some space." Holzhueter has been very happy with the way his offense has played recently, after completely revamping things over the holiday break. Yilson added eight points for TK. and Finktx mer finished with six. The Trojans defense has been pretty solid the whole time. "We got a lot of good looks in the first half.” said Scot coach Scoti Tompkins. "They did a nice job of defending the ball and caus­ ing us to turn the bad over.” Caledonia turned the ball over 22 times, against the Trojan defense that mainly stuck to its half-court sets throughout the night. TK led 26-12 at the half, and had extended the lead to 20 points by the cud of the third quarter. Caledonia didn’t have a*player finisn with double digit scoring. Dan Jennings lod the Scots with five points and five rebounds Health LiiVe by Scott B. Brasseur. M.D 1005 W< :.t Green Street Hastings Michigan 49^68 \ Internal Medicine CAN I ASK A QUESTION ? I would like to be able to read about common or "In the news" medlcai topics In the paper. I'm not looking for a column of "medical advice" but rather someone that could take an issue and simply explain It In basic terms so I can decide If Ido need to go to my doctor for advice. Sounds like a great idea! Everyone seems to have his or her own idea about what or why something is. or how important it is supposed to be. Some have even been adventurous enough to dive into the depths of the Internet for answers or even get their hands on a "medical textbook" and get so deep into a subject that they end up with more questions than answers. I find myself, as do all physicians, answering the same questions over and over again. Heaven forbid something hits the news! We will be answering the same question a dozen times in the same day. It's not that we don't want you to ask the questions...we do! Your physician wants you to ask and understand those subjects of interest to you. Having said that, physicians understand that there are literal­ ly hundreds of subjects that come up all the time that patients ask about routinely. I must also say that I agree with the premise of your question...that this cannot be and is not designed to be a column of "medical advice". "Medical advice" dearly needs to come from your doctor that knows you best, your specific medical situation and your specific medical concern so that, as your physidan, they can formulate advise that is specific for you. Tuesday Mixed Woodmansee Sawmill 12-5; TVCCU 10-6; Woodland Sales 9-7; Consumers Concrete 9­ 7; Woodland Machine 8.5-75; Full House 7­ 9; Yankee Zephyr 6-10; Hastings City Bank 35-123. Men’s High Games & Series - D. Benner 198-540; Stan Hause 188; C. Simpson 173­ 447; G. House 201-582; D. Blakely 214; T. Neymeiyer 225. Women’s High Gaines & Series - B. Ramey 151-398; V. Scobey 144-386. Thursday Angels C.W’S Repair 43-29; AIS Engine 43-29; Fall Creek 38.5-33.5; Cedar Creek 37-35; Coleman Agency/Hastings 36-36; Varney’s Const 34-38; Five G’s 34-38; Hastings Bowl 34-38; Hastings City Bank 33-39; Fiesta 27.5-44.5. High Games and Series - K. Kuhlman 195-544; PJ Arends 188; J. Wyant 155; M. Gdula 211-544; D. McCollum 204; L. Miller 158; J. Gasper 190; J. Power 159; B. Franks 153; S. Suntken 123; V. Goodenough 168; L. Apsey 200; N Taylor I24;C. Hayward 167; L. Perry 154; E. Hammontree 209-569; K. Covey 158; K. Lancaster 145; R. Welton 145; T. Loftus 169; S. Piper 170. Lakewood’s Tyter Beglin, right, follows Thomapple Kellogg point guard David Finkbeiner around the perimeter in the third quarter Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) My hope is that this will be a column for the people in our community to become better educated in the very basics of common medical concerns. If you develop a better under­ standing of the basics, then you will be in a better situation to dedde if "medical advise" is needed from your own physician. Lakewood s Kyle Rowland collides with Thomapple Kellogg's Isaac Thaler down low in the first half of the Vikings’ 78-48 win over the Trojans at LHS on Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Scott Brasseur, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician for medical advise before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. �Paga 12 - Ihuraday. January 20. 2005 - The HasHnga Banner DK wrestlers winning big Blue Devils’ great defense downs Delton at Gull Lake The roller coaster ride continues for Mike Mohn and the Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball team. The Panthers split in their last two contests. They couldn't get anything going offen­ sively on Tuesday night in a 57-31 non-conference loss at Gull Lake. DK only had nine more points than turnovers. The Panthers turned the ball over 22 limes as the Blue Devils came in with an outstanding defensive effort. Nathan Farrell was held without a point, and Corrie Latta was the only Panther to reach double figures. He finished with ten points. It started early as the Blue Devils jumped Delton Kellogg vanity wrestling coach Rob Heethuis has some excellent advice for his boys this week. “Before you start thinking you’re good, look at who you’re wrestling next" Heethuis said that following his team's perfect 3-0 day at the Delton Kellogg Invitational. The closest match for the Panthers Saturday morning was a 66-10 win over Saranac. They also defeated Centerville 75-6, and Loy Norrix 72-6. Steve Ross, Brendan Boyle, Kurt Wolschlegar, and Brett Bissett were all 3-0 on the day for Deilon. “It was good to see those guys come out and get us off to a good start,” said Heethuis. Dustin Merlau and Eric Ryan also wrestled very well for the Panthers Saturday. Things get much tougher. The Panthers will be at Paw Paw tonight to face the Redskins in a very important Kalamazoo Valley Association contest. Then the winner of that match will face the winner of the dual between Comstock and Allegan, who will also be at Paw Paw tonight. Allegan is one of the top team's in the state in Class B. The Tigers will most likely face the winner of the match between Delton and Paw Pau. The Panthers knocked off Comstock and Vicksburg last Thursday night. DK topped Comstock 55-21. and bested Vicksburg 72­ 11. Heethuis said he was especially impressed with the way his freshman heavyweight Octavio Romero wrestled in Thursday’s matches. This Thursday, the Panthers head to Berrien Springs for a tournament. Delton's Nathan Farrell flies in for a lay-up during his team's 12-point win over Pennfield on Friday night. (Photo by Linda Boyce) out to a 19-4 first quarter lead and never looked back. Gull Lake improved to 8-1 on the season with the win. while the Panthers are 3-6. The Blue Devils are listed among the honorable mention team's in the state’s Class B rank­ ings, and will be a part of. the district hosted by Thomapple Kellogg which includes all four Class B Barry County teams as well as Allegan and Wayland. The opponent wasn’t as formidable last Friday night when the Delton boys hosted their KVA rivals from Pennfield, but the effort was much better. Delton scored a 64-52 victory, their third victory of the season, with an outstanding sec­ ond half against Pennfield. Farrell hit a three-point shot just before the buzzer to signal the end of the first half that pulled his team within two points al 32-30. "They responded pretty well,” said Mohn. Farrell finished with 20 points and three assists. Senior center Brandon Link led the team with 23 points, 18 rebound?, three assists, and SCHWARTZ, continued from page 1 i put. Schwartz’s recent hiatus from coaching gave him time to take care of family issues. He currently has three children in the Hastings school system, Brandon, a senior; Danielle, a sophopore, and Preston in eighth grade. His daughter Jennifer currently attends Grand Rapids Community College. “The kids have come and asked my son Brandon. 'What’s your dad like?' He's told them 'You will be extremely physical and you will be in great shape,’” said Karl. After finding the right assistants, including an offensive coordinator to call plays, his sec­ ond priority is building an extensive weightlifting program, not only for the foot­ ball team, bu, for all athletes al HHS. He is currently working with the athletic department, as well as other vanity coaches such as Mike Goggins, Marsh Evans, Paul Fulmer and Don Schils to make that happen. Schwartz doesn't want his players just lifting to prepare for football. He hopes his athletes will be two- or three-sport athletes who wotk all year long. The Saxon varsity football program won one contest in its three seasons under DeHom. but the new coach doesn't believe the cupboard is bare. “There will not be a rebuilding phase. We arc going to place a team on the field that will immediately compete with other teams within the O-K Gold. I have met numerous kids that are currently within the program and those that have left due to numerous reasons. We will bring these kids back into the fold.” Schwartz said that be often had 50 or more New Hastings head varsity football coach Karl Schwartz expects his teams to be competitive right away, and hopes that they can start filling the trophy cases at the high school before too long. (Photo by Brett Bremer) athletes out for freshman football at Hastings. and he recruited as many as 40 kids for track and field. His throwers had to have their own bus. He was hired as an advanced placement RRRRY RRHBE SRW Saturday. 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Boat, DockaAUfte Detton senior Brandon Link, right, battles with a pair of Pennfield Panthers on the floor for a loss ball during DK’s Kalamazoo Valley Association victor/ on Friday night (Photo by Linda Boyce) MteNgm Dutch tent American history teacher in 1986, and taught that course of study for 16 years. Schwartz is now an advanced placement American litera­ ture and composition teacher, and as the pub­ lications teacher has reinstituted the issuance of the “Fortnight" and “Doomsday” as the school newspaper and yearbook. Schwartz played four years of football at Comstock Park High School, as a center and nose guard. He was a starter on the Panthers’ O-K Blue Conference championship team in 1976 under coach Bob Brinks. He also played baseball and wrestled in high school. He graduated from Comstock Park High School in 1977, and went on to earn his asso­ ciates in arts degree at Grand Rapids Junior College. At Central Michigan University, be earned his bachelor of science degree in edu­ cation with a history major and minors in English and journalism. Schwartz attended Michigan State University for post-graduate work in history, and earned his master's degree in educational technology in 1999 from Grand Valley State University. A couple of momentary lapses were all the TK varsity volleyball team had to be worried about on Saturday at Plainwell. TK spent the rest of the day playing excel­ lent volleyball, and advanced to the tourna­ ment finals where they fell to the host Trojans from Plainwell. Plainwell used the momentum from an exciting semifinal victory' to push themselves part the TK girls in the final, 25-17,27-25. “In the first game we were down a lot and came back to nuke it close,” said TK coach Jamie Nelson. “The second game was back and'forth, back and forth, we were up, they were up, we were up. they were up.” The two teams of Trojans facing off in the finals held some significance beyond Saturday's tournament. The two teams are in the same Class B dis­ trict tournament this winter, and could meet again. “We were very fortunate to get a chance to play them.” said Nelson. The TK girls had cruised through the rest of the tournament round. The Trojans topped the top seed from the ocher pool. Paw Piw, 25-22, 25-14 in the semifinals. They also avenged an early season loss to South Haven, by topping the Rams 25-21, 25-17 in the quarter finals. The Trojans were 2-1 in pool play at the eight team tournament. They knocked off Calvin Christian to start the day. 25-8, 25-19. They then topped Otsego Baptist 25-19, 25­ 10. If the slow start to the first game was one of their two mental slip-ups during the day, the other was their opening game against Gull Lake. TK fell to the Blue Devils 25-12, 26­ 24. Nelson said the difference in the two games was that in the second, “we actually played. We decided to participate in the game. The 12 points we got in the first game were from (Gull Lake) mistakes I think.” The team's solid defense throughout the rest of the day, and reaching the finals made np for their momentary miscues. A different player led the Trojans in every major statisti- DeAnn Keslk-Artxwme Swiss SMn Care nancy Diair uncscaping FIBmore Equipment of CNC Mstal Fabrication Homo Interiors by Hope Bird State Employees Credit Union BAger Construction Maynard's Water CondHoning Oak Warehouse CAN Supply Cross Mortgage Boidan Brick A Supply Ewing Wdl Drilling Strong Tower Construction Artisan Outdoor, Brown's Carpot Ona & Custom Interiors assist. “We didn’t shoot particularly wdl in the first half, and they hung with it and our defense got us going again,” said Mohn. The Panthers will be back at home tomor­ row night for a KVA contest with Kalamazoo Christian, then Tuesday they head to Kalamazoo to take on Hackett Catholic Plainwell’s Trojans top TK’s in Saturday’s tourney final - Third ~ ’evtns three blocked shots. “Link had just an absolutely huge game.” said Mohn. “I’m so proud of that kid. He’s grown up so fast.” Mohn had lots of praise lor his boys on dial night. Latta tossed in ten points, and Andrew Ouding was all over the place with five points, seven rebounds, two steals, and an WHd Birds Unlimited IWo Mon A a Truck Koppa'a Kandtes Superior Photography W ■ - M5-M---- m------- - »■---------west aacntgan rowoer uoaung Kitehen Craft Lyons Septic Tank Service Home Experts Heating, Cooing A Electrical Barry-Eaton District Hertth Department Morris Carvings Kevin's Draperies A Fine Furniture __________ Free 5x7, COLOR Portrait with your $5.00 sitting fee! This coming Monday, January 24th, 12 till 7 p.m. The State Grounds Coffee Shop in Downtown Hastings cal category on Saturday. Michelle VanderMeer led her team with 67 assists on the day. Emily Vandergeld had nine blocks, Jessica Flaska 35 kills, Andrea Otto nine axs, and Kristen Willemstein 49 digs. That depth will be important fcr the Trojans in the coming days. The Trojans expect to be without junior star Jessica Flaska for at least a couple matches. Unforunately, those couple matches begin with the Trojans hosting South Christian Thursday. I* Nelson is sure her team has die depth to still be successful. Even with Flaska. the Trojans weren’t very successful in the O-K Gold Conference open­ er at Way land on Thursday night. ’ The Wildcats topped the Trojans 25-9.25­ 21,25-15. “We just didn’t play very well at all,” said Nelson. That was evident in the first game's score. In the second game, TK led 7-2 early on, and held onto some kind of lead until they closed in on 20 points. Thai’s where things “At one point, we missed four serves in a row and that was just a kick in the pants right there,” said Nelson. Wayland frustrated the Trojans with their outstanding defense throughout much of the contest. The Trojans were hitting the ball hard, and running their offense well. Wayland was just able to keep sending the ball back to them. Flaska led TK in the contest with five kills and two aces. VanderMeer had 16 assists. After Thursday's O-K Gold match with South Christian, the Trojans will travel to Rogers for a tournament on Saturday. YMCA Men's Basketball Slaadlngs Team Day------------ ----Blarney Stone Blairslandscaping Wireless Wonderland Playmakers Advantage Housing Generation Gap Family Dental................................................ 3-2 Drill Team___________________________ 2-2 Phippips 66/Taco Bell:................................. 1-3 Dewey’s Autobody/Barry Automotive ..1-3 Flexfab_________________________________ .0-4. iTiursday Night Basketball Team Garrett2-0 The Mean Green_________________ _—2-0 JS’s2-0 Back 2 Back Team Curtis Team Gardner...... D-Stones The Haid Knocks. High Scorers- (avg. per game) Eric Gillespie 32.0; Andew Vincent 27.0*. Newell Heath 22.5; Brad Stronger 21.5; Chris Timmerman 19.5; Aaron Fortier >3.0; Mike storehouse 15.0; Aaron Hargett 14.0; Austin Hurless 12.5; Brian McKeough 11.5. Game Scores - Mean Green 44 Hard Knocks 31; Mean Green 40 D-Stores 34; Garrett 69 Gardner 22; Garrett 47 Back2Back 45; JS’s 38 D-Stores 31; JS’s 40 Hard Knocks 35; Back2Back 57 Curtis 19; Curtis 29 Gardner 19. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 20. 2005 - Page 13 Trojan coach says his guys need to just keep swimming “We had three divers today.” said Bultema. “We’ve got a good group of divers. They’re also swimmers, so they know they’ve got to prepare for both.” Many divers in boys’ and girls’ swimming concentrate on that aspect alone. The Trojan divers work on both areas for two main rea­ sons according to Bultema. Mostly, it’s because they are also talented sw immers. The second reason is that the team isn’t huge, and sometimes the coach needs them to participate in a relay race. Bultema was fairly pleased with his team’s performance against Loy Norrix. His racers are always improving, end every meet it seems someone new has been rewriting their The Trojans’ Patrick Kelly pulls himself towards his second place finish in the 500meter freestyle race Tuesday night against Loy Norrix. (Photo by Perry Hardin) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The TK-Hastings varsity boys’ swim team scored its highest point total of the season Tuesday night in the Community Education and Recreation Center pool at Hastings High School. It wasn't enough to vault the Trojans past Loy Norrix. but it was another baby step for a young team. “Obviously with a program in it’s infancy, we’re not going to win a lot, because you don’t have the kids that have grown up swim­ ming,” said TK-Hastings coach lyier Bultema. Loy Norrix topped the Trojans 104-75. winning every swimming event The Trojans only champion was Nate Frame, who look the diving competition with a score of 148.35. personal bests. Tuesday that someone was Kevin Dickinson, who set personal records in the 50-yard freestyle, and the 100-yard freestyle. “I’ve told the kids that if you do end up winning a meet, it’s because you keep drop­ ping your times. Do your best, improve your times, and good things will start happening,” said Bultema. The Trojans have plenty of time to work. They don’t swim again until Thursday. Jan. 27, when they visit Byron Center in their first O-K Rainbow contest of the season. Byron Center is also a co-op team, consisting of swimmers from Byron Center. Caledonia, and South Christian High Schools. TK-Hastings won’t be doing anything spe­ cial in preparation for the first league meet. “Just swimming.” said Bultema. “Nothing real drastic, basically just keep up with the yardage and with a few minor details.” The Viking varsity competitive cheer team earned third place last Wednesday Fowlerville, finishing only behind a pair of state championship caliber teams. Two of state’s best top Viking cheer team at Fowlerville Invite Only stale champions could top the Viking varsity cheer team at Fowlerville on Saturday. The Vikings finished third in the eight team tourney, behind last year’s Class B champions from Ovid-Elsie, and the Class C-D champs from Breckenridge. Lakewood scored a 185.5 in Round I. a 197.5 in Round 2. and a 293.5 in Round 3, for a total score of 676.5 on the day. “We beat Breckenridge in round three and came close in round one," said Viking coach Kim Martin. “We arc scoring 30 to 40 points higher than we were scoring last year at this time." The Viking JV also competed at the tour­ nament. Both the Viking varsity and JV had excellent performances in Round 3. They were the only two teams to hit on every stunt. Lakewood’s JV finished a close second behind Ovid-Elsie’s JV team. The Viking varsity team is the most experienccd team since the start of competitive cheer at Lakewood in 1999. "Were hoping the experience will help us on the mat for our league meets,” said Martin. The varsity's next meet is at home, Jan. 27, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the high school TK-Hastings’ Nate Frame sails back­ wards above the water during the diving competition, which he won, on Tuesday night in the CERC pool. (Photo by Perry Hardin) gym. GUERNSEY LEGAL NOTICE 338 N. Grave St. • Delton. Ml 49046 OPEN HOUSE FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt col­ lector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the cond ition s of a certain mortgage made by: Andrew M. Berg, a married man, and Betty Jo Berg, his wife to Ameriquest Mortgage Company a Delaware Corporation Mortgagee, dated March 1. 2004 and recorded March 9, 2004 in Instrument # 1123405, Barry County Records. 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Orangeville Township, Barry County. Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point which lies 2162.90 feet due South and 300.00 feet due East of the Northwest comer of said Section 15; thence due East 300.00 feet: thence due South paralei to the West line of sayt Section 15,345.50 feet to the cen­ tertine of Keller Road; thence North 66 degrees 23 minutes 49 seconds West 329.96 feet along the centerline of road; thence due North 208.13 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 20. 2005 For more information, ptease cal: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bmgham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File P010469F02 omnn Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SC HNEIDE R MAN ft ASSOCIATES, P.C-, IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR TMA. PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by; GERALD B. MCALLISTER and TELINA R. MCALLISTER, HUS­ BAND AND WIFE to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc.. (“MERS’), solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns GMAC Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated November 7, 2002. and recorded on November 15, 2002, in Instrument Number 1091625, Eterry County Records. Michigan, on which there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY TWO THOUSAND NINE HUN­ DRED SEVENTY NINE ANO 22/100 DOLLARS ($82,979.22), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock p.m. on February 17. 2005. Said premises BY situated in TOWNSHIP OF WOODLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described asLots 8 and 9. except the part of Lot 9 described as Beginning at a point 7 and 9/10 feet Northeast from Stat ion E on Survey line E to F on the lot line between Lots 9 and 10; thence Southeast on said lot line 60 feet; thence Northwesterly to a poin» 30 feet Northeasterly from Station E, thence Northwesterly parallel to said lot boundaries to the shores of Saddlebag Lake, thence Southwest along its shore to the lot line between Lots 9 and 10; thence Southeast to place of beginning, of Shady Haven, according to the recorded plat thereof, being part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 24, Town 4 North. Range 7 West. Woodland Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated. January 17. 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., ("MERS*), solely as nominee for Lender and Lender’s successors and assigns. GMAC Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 23100 Providence Drive. Suite 450 Southfield. Michigan 48075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your demegee, if any, shall be (Unit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered st cate, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lone Vanlewen, married and Rodd Vanlewen. married, original mortgagor(s). to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 19. 2003, and recorded on August 26, 2003 m instrument 1111835, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Four And 41/100 Dollars ($154,734.41). mdudmg siter­ est at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wilt be torectosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1D0 PM. on February 3. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: the West 330 feet of the East 50 acres of the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section «£, lown 4 North. Range 8 West. Carter-, township. Barry County. Michigan, EXCEPT commencing 1290 feet West of the Northeast comer of the East 50 acres of the South 1/2 of ttie Northeast 1/4; thence South 150 feet; thence West 132 toot; thence North 150 feet; thence EaM 132 feet to the place of beginning Together with >n 18 toot easement appurtenant to the above rescribed connected parcel over the existing farm lane whose ^entertme is located approximately 807 feet North of the Southeast cor­ ner of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 16, Town 4 North, Range 8 West. Carton Township, Barry County, Michigan, and running Wok-terty 1290 feet. The redemption period shall bo 12 menths from the date of such sate. Dated: December 30. 2004 For more information, please caM: FCS 248 593 1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4044374F01 Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE. MIUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS. This sate may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be fcntted sorely to the return of ths bid amount tendered at sate, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made the conditions ol a mortgage made by Steven R. Adams and Cathy A. AtiaRw husband and wife, original mongagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc, Mortgagee, dated December 23. 2003, and recorded on January 9, 2004 in Instrument 1120456, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand Eight Hundred FiftyThree And 39/100 Dollars ($164,853.39). including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and provid­ ed. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wtf be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on February 17. 2005. Said premises are situated in Charter Townstep of Rutland, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 4, Town 3 North, Range 9 West. Rutland Township. Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of said Section 4; thence North 89 degrees 29 minutes 29 seconds East 1325.42 feet atong the South fine of sted Section; thence North 05 degrees 23 minutes 07 seconds West atong the centertine of Irving Road: 303.70 feel to the true place of beginnmg . thence continuing along said centerline North 05 degrees 23 minutes 07 seconds West 200.00 feet: thence Nortn 84 degrees 36 mihutes 53 seconds East 300.00 feet; thence South 05 degrees 23 mmoles 07 seconds East 200.00 feet; thence South 84 degrees 36 min­ utes 53 seconds West. 300.00 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the dale of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: January 20. 2005 For more information, please call: FC R 248 593.1305 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite fO45798FO1 HELP WANTED Blimpie Of HASTINGS Seeking mature individuals. Flexible hours. Competitive wages. Apply in person at... 1450 W. M-43 in Westside Plaza 269'948-2650 _ �Page 14 - Thursday, January 20. 2005 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE 2005 Schedule of Regular Meeting* of Baltimore Township 3100 E. Dowling Rd., Hastings, Ml Hold at 7tOO pun. on tho Following Dotes: January 11th March 8th May 10th July 12th September 13th November 8th February 8th April 12th June 14 th August 9th October 11th December 13th This notice is given pursuant to and in full compliance with ihe Open Mootings Act. being Act 267. Pubfic Acts of M.*iwjan. 1978 Penelope J. Ypma—1-14-06 Baltimore Township Clerk TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL Stewart Lake Weed Control Special Assessment District No. 1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that tho Township board of tho Township of Orangovtte. Barry County. Michigan, having resolved its intention to proceed on petitions Wed with the Township to make certain public improvements consisting of the application of herbicide treatments for the eradication or control of aquatic woods and plants in Stewart Lake (the -Improvements’) in the Township, has made its final determination of a apodal assessment district which consists of the fofiowing described tots and parcels of land which are benefltted by the Improvements and against which al or a portion of foe cost of the Improvements shall be specially assessed: STEWART LAKE WEED CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 Lots and Parcels Numbered: 08-11-011-001-00 O8-II-OII-OO2-OO 08-11-011-004-00 08-11-011-008-00 08-11-011-016-00 08-11-014-015-00 08-11-014-015-10 08-11-014-015-20 08-11-014-016-00 08-11-014-017-00 08-11-014-018-00 08-11-014-019-00 08-11-014-019-10 08-11-014-02000 08-11014-021-44 08-11-014021-46 08-11-014-022-00 08-11-01402300 08-11014-02400 08-1101402500 08-11014026-10 08-1101402700 08-11014-028-00 08-11-110-001-00 08-11-11000200 08-11-11000300 08-11-11000400 08-11-11000500 08-11-11000600 08-11-12500100 08-11-12500200 08-11-12500300 08-11-12500400 08-11-12500500 08-11-12500600 08-11-12500700 08-11-12500800 08-11-12500900 08-11-125-01000 08-11-12501100 08-11-12501200 08-11-125014-00 08-11-12501500 08-11-12501600 08-11-12501700 08-11-125018-00 08-11-125018-10 08-11-12502400 08-11-12502500 08-11-12502600 08-11-12502700 08-11-12502800 08-11-12502900 08-11-12503000 08-11-12503100 08-11-12503200 08-11-12503300 08-11-12503400 08-11-125035 30 08-11-12503600 08-11-12503700 08-11-12503800 08-11014021-42 08-11014021-40 08-11014021-36 08-11014021-38 08-11014021-34 08-11014021-32 06-11014021-21 Boundary of Proposed Stewart Lake Weed Control Special Assessment District No. 1 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Orangeville has made and certified a special assessment roll for the special assessment district, which roll sets forth the relative portion of the cost of said Improvements which is to be levied in the form of a special assessment against each benefltted lot and parcel of land in the r pedal assessment district. Pursuant to the resolution of the Township Board adopted on January 4. 2005, the costs of the Improvements are to be periodically redetermined on a yearly basis in accordance with the resolution TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AT A SPECIAL MEETING TO BE HELD ON. TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 8. 2005, AT 7X O'CLOCK P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL 6910 BOULTER ROAD. SHELBYVILLE. MICHIGAN. IN SAID TOWNSHIP. TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roil as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall for public examination. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (X) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL. BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING. An appearance may be made by an owner or party in interest or his or her agent, in per­ son or. in the alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter poor to the hearing, in which case a personal appearance at the hearing is not required. This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Orangeville Dated: January 4. 2005. 08537310 Patricia A. Blauvelt, Clark Township of Orangeville THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be resand­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited soiety to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffery J Hooper and Shasta A. Hooper, husrend ano wife, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 16, 2004. and recorded on July 23. 2004 in instru­ ment 1131295, in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to LaSalle Bank National Association. as Trustee for the registered holders of Structured Asset Securities Corporation. Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2004-8 as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Ninety-Six Thousand Eighty-Three And 33/100 Dollars ($396,083 33). including interest at 7.99% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice ts hereby given that said mortgage wUl be torectosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or soma part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in actings at 1:00 PM. on February 10. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 12, Town 3 North. Range 10 West. Yankee Springs Township, Barry County. Michigan distant North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 1320.00 feet from the South 1/4 post of said Section 12 . thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 340.51 feet atong said South line; thence North 00 degrees 03 minutes 19 seconds East 1328.29 foot; thence South 89 degrees 50 minutes 26 seconds East 670.38 feet along the North line of the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Sectton 12; thence South 00 degrees 02 min­ utes 59 seconds West 660 42 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 330.00 feel; thence South 00 degrees 02 minutes 59 seconds West 660.00 feet to the point of beginning The redemptton period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale Dated: January 6. 2005 For more information, please call: FC J 248.583.1311 Trott A Trott. RC. Attorneys For LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for the registered holders of Structured Asset Securities Corporation. Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2004-8 AS A DEST COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE W ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Devid M. Raub and Susan Raub. hueband and wife. Mortgagors, to TMS Mortgage inc., dba The Money Store. Mortgagee, dated the 5th day of May. 1997 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State if Michigan, on the 7th day of May. 1997 in Uber 693 of Barry County Records, page 675. said Mortgage having been assigned to Wachovia Bank. NA on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this .<*toe, the sum of Seventy Thousand Seven Hundred Ton & 92/100 ($70,710.92). and no suit or proceeding at tew or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mort­ gage or any part thereof Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sate contatood in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of ihe State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 17th day of February, 2005 at 1X o'clock p.m. Local Tkne. said mortgage wM be fore­ closed by a sate at pubfic auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the ^premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof ss may be necessary to pay the amount due, as afore­ said on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 9.25% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees afiowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect Its interest in tne premises, wnicn saio premises are oesenoeo as fofiows: Al mat certain piece or parcel of tend eq­ uated in the Township of Assyria. County of Barry. Stats of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: The East X Acres of the Northeast 1/4 of foe Northwest 1/4 of section 25. Town 1 North. Range 7 West. During the twelve (12) months immediately fol­ lowing the sate, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined to bo abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed during X days immediately fofiowing the sate. Dated: 1/20/05 Wachovia Bank . NA Mortgagee . FABRIZIO & BROOK, PC. Jonathan L Engman (P56364) Attorney for Wachovia Bank. NA 888 W. Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 Pub: 1/20 - 2/10 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4042788F01 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAJNED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Mafinda C. Baker and Wifiiam Baker, hue­ band and wife. Mortgagors, to Equifirst Corporation, Mortgagee, dated the 18th day of November. 2002 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, tor The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on foe 21 st day of January. 2003 In Document No 1095893 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Forty Three Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty Three & 38/100 ($143.73338), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted io recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 27th day of January. 2005 et 1XX) o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage wifi be torectosed by a sate at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be neces­ sary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 8.55000% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney toes allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the under­ signed. necessary to protect its Interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as fofiows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situ­ ated in the Township of Orangeville. County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 16. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING 2227.17 FEET WEST AND 506.66 FEET NORTH OF THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SECTION 16. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE NORTH 08 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST. 93.74 FEET; THENCE NORTH 38 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 54 SECONDS EAST. 30.32 FEET; THENCE NORTH 59 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 40 SECONDS EAST, 112.0 FEET TO A POINT 33.0 FEET SOUTHWESTERLY OF THE TRAVELED CENTERLINE OF KELLER ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 41 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 50 SEC­ ONDS EAST. 100.0 FEET TO A POINT 33.0 FEET SOUTHEASTERLY OF SAID CENTERLINE (SAID POINT ALSO BEING NORTH 59 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 42 SECONDS EAST. 193.42 FEET FROM THE Place Or BEGINNING); THENCE SOUTH 45 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 50 SEC­ ONDS EAST. 48.31 FEET TO A POINT 33.0 FEET SOUTHWESTERLY OF THE CENTERLINE OF SAID ROAD. THENCE SOUTH 31 DEGREES 03 MINUTESOO SECONDS WEST ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF A 10.0 FOOT DRIVEWAY. 161.40 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY ON A CURVE TO THE LEFT IN SAID DRIVE. 12 80 FEET (SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 61.87 FEET WITH A CHORD BEARING AND DISTANCE OF SOUTH 25 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 53 SEC­ ONDS WEST. 12.80 FEET); THENCE SOUTH 59 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 42 SECONDS WEST. 64 05 FEET; THENCE NORTH 25 DEGREES 22 MINUTES WEST. 130.0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. FOOT DRIVEWAY; THENCE NORTH 32 DEGREES 20 MINUTES WEST. 1X.87 FEET TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT WITH A RADIUS OF 35 43 FEET. A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 81 DEGREES 15 MINUTES AND A TANGENT OF X X FEET; THENCE NORTH 48 DEGREES 55 MINUTES EAST. 60 78 FEET TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT WITH A RADIUS OF 32.95 FEET. A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 85 DEGRF'/.S 22 MINUTES AND A TANGENT OF X.3W FEET; THENCE NORTH 36 DEGREES 27 MINUTES WEST 227 88 FEET TO THE POINT OF INTER­ SECTION OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT WITH A RADIUS OF 56.87 FEET. A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 67 DEGREES X MINUTES AND A TANGENT OF 38.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 31 DEGREES 03 MINUTES EAST. 231.21 FEET TO THE TRAV­ ELLED CENTER LINE OF A COUNTY HIGHWAY AND THE POINT OF ENDING TOGETHER WITH A NON EXCLUSIVE EASE­ MENT OVER THE ABOVE MENTIONED DRIVE­ WAY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE CENTER 1/4 POST OF SECTION 16. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE EAST ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 683 95 FEET FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THE CENTERLINE OF A 10.0 FABRIZIO 8 BROOK. PC. Jonathan L. Engman (P56364) Attorney for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 888 W Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 Pub: 12/304)4 - 1/20/05 TOGETHER WITH A NON-EXCLUSIVE RIGHT OF WAY TO LIME LAKE DESCRIBED AS: COM­ MENCING 2227.17 FEET WEST AND 506.66 FEET NORTH OF THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SEC­ TION 16. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 59 DEGREES 29 MINUTES WEST 76.60 FEET TO A 16.0 FOOT RIGHT OF WAY; THENCE SOUTH 84 DEGREES 07 MIN­ UTES WEST. 16.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 05 DEGREES 56 MINUTES WEST 28.67 FEET AS POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 05 DEGREES 56 MINUTES WEST. 62.67 FEET; THENCE NORTH 18 DEGREES 56 MIN­ UTES WEST 196.35 FEET; THENCE NORTH 09 DEGREES 28 MINUTES EAST. 83.83 FEET; THENCE NORTH 29 DEGREES 23 MINUTES EAST. 92.40 FEET TO A POINT 33.0 FEET SOUTHWESTERLY OF THE TRAVELLED CEN­ TERLINE OF KELLER ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 66 DEGREES 37 MINUTES EAST ON SAID SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID ROAD; 16.09 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 29 DEGREES 23 WEST. MX FEET; THENCE SOUTH 09 DEGREES 28 MINUTES WEST. 74.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 18 DEGREES 56 MINUTES EAST. 196 0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 05 DEGREES 56 MINUTES EAST. 93.16 FEET; THENCE DIAGONALLY BACK TO POINT OF BEGINNING. • ALSO A 25 FOOT NON-EXCLUSIVE RIGHT OF WAY TO LIME LAKE. DESCRIBED AS: COM­ MENCING 2227.17 FEET WEST AND 506 66 FEET NORTH OF TIC EAST 1/4 POST OF SEC­ TION 16. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 16 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 59 DEGREES 29 MINUTES WEST. SOUTH 84 DEGREES 04 MINUTES WEST. 16 FEET TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID RIGHT OF WAY; THENCE NORTH 05 DEGREES 56 MINUTES WEST ON SAID WEST­ ERLY LINE TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF PROPERTY AS DESCRIBED IN LIBER 314 ON PAGE 263 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN; SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 25 DEGREES 17 MINUTES WEST ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID PROPERTY (BEING SOUTHERLY LINE OF 25 FOOT. WIDE RIGHT OF WAY) TO LIME LAKE AND POINT OF BEGINNING During the six (6) months immediately fofiowing the sate, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed during X days imme­ diately following the sate Dated: 12/30/04 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. Mortgagee FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm Is a debt collector attempting to col­ lect a debt. Any Information obtained wfil bo used for this purpooe. If you are In the Military, pteaoe contact our office ol the num­ ber listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Defat* has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Josephine Koan and Dennis Afien. Both Unmarried to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., solely as nominee for Mercantile Mortgage Company, an Htanots Corporation Mortgagee, doted February 3. 2004 and recorded February 12, 2004 in Instrument • 1122140. Barry County Records. Michigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof Ihe sum of Fifty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Seven Dofiars and No Cents ($53,627.92) including interest 8 5% per annum. . Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made ano pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage w* be torectosed by a sate of foe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al pubfic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1XPM. on Thursday. February 24.2005 Said premises are situated in Ctty of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 Post of Section 28-4­ 8 North 342 feet thence West 446 toot. North 195 feet East 446 feet. South 195 teat to the point of beginning, Carlton Township. Barry County, Michigan. Commonly known os 3141 Barber Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period sh^N be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wflh 1948CL 8003241a. in which case the roJomptton period shall be X days from the date of sate. Dated: JANUARY 10. 2035 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., eoiefy as nominee for Merchantite Mortgage Company Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo A Assoc ales. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 1X Rochester Hifis. Ml 48X7 <^,4 (248) 844-5123 Our Rte No: 05-31194 Pub:1.30-2n7 Notice Of Mortgage Foradoaura Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BTORMAnON WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR TH XT PWPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW P YOU ARE Bi ACTTVT MBJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TMe aato may ba 4------ ■- ---- -1 • 4 fc.- resetnoee oy me foreclosing monfjegee. m MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mate in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jennifer J. Bever, a married woman, original mortgagors), to Amermrs* rmanoai uorporanon. Mortgagee, oereo February 7, 2003, and recorded on Februaiv 10, 2003 in instrument 1097346, and assigned by Mid Mortgagee to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation as assignee by an assignmotM, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be d-je at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Eight Thousand One Hundred Seventy-One And 88/IX Dollars ($96,17138), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given foal said mortgage wB be torectosed by a sate of the mnrtgapafi premises, or some part of them, at pubfic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in nestings M ICO PM. on February 3, 2005. Said premises are situated in Cky of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Tho South 1/2 of Lots 89 and 70 of Hastings Haights, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats, on Page 4, also, part of foe aban­ doned afiey, 161/2 feet. The redemption period shall be 6 months from foe date of such safe, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 800.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date at such sate. Dated: December X. 2004 For more information, ptease cal: FC S 248593.1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #043591F01 owwn TMS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ SKI TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAWED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in foe condtoons of a mortgage made by Kenneth A. Redman and Sandra C. Redman, husband and wile, to Mortgage Lenders Network USA. Inc., mortgagee, dated June 7. 2X1 and recorded June 26. 2001 In Instrument Number 1062164. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank Trust Company, fka Bankers Trust Company, as Trustee by assignment dated June 11. 2001 and recorded on February 11, 2002 in Instrument Number 1074806. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage foe sum of Eighty­ Eight Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-One and 02/IX Dofiars (S88.X1.02) including interest al foe rate of 10.00% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of foe State of Michigan, notice is hereby given foal the mortgage wfl be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan al 1X p.m. on February 17, 2005. The premises are located in foe City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 3 of Block 5 of KenftekTs 2nd Addition Io the City of Hastings, accorrtng to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 37 The reder<>tion period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §X0 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party Lays the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated January X. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank Trust Company, fka Bankers Trust Company, as Trustee, As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48X7-5041 (248) 457-10X Fite No 335 X14 PUB 1/20-2/10 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 20. 200b - Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeff A. Slunk* and Vickie M. Slunk*, a k a. Vicki M. Slunk*, hurband and wife. to Old Kent Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation, mortgagee, dated June 20. 2000 and recorded July 13. 2000 in Instrument Number 1046737. Parry County Records. Said mortgage b now held by The Chase Manhattan Bank as Trustee lor the DU ABS Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2000-7 by assignment submitted to and recordeu by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Fifty-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Four and 97/100 Dollars ($55,904.97) including interest at the rate of 10.00% par annum. Under the power of sale con­ tained in tho mortgage and the statutes of tho Stale of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mort­ gage wifi be torectosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or acme part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barrv County. Michigan at 1:00 pm. on January 27, 2006. The premises are located in the Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Sectton 19 and the East 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 aS in Section 19, Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemp­ tion period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mort­ gagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys tho property and there is a simuKaneous res­ olution with the borrow*' In that event, your dam­ ages. If any. are limbed solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: December 30. 2004 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys lor The Chase Manhattan Bank as Trustee for the DU ABS Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2000-7. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007­ 5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No 269 0855 ASAP624455 12/30, 1/5. 1/13, 1/20 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT... ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be resdndeJ by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your Carriages. if any, shall be limited soiety to the return cf ihe bid amount tendered at sate, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Dwight B Hewitt, Jr., and Michefie Hewitt, original mort­ gagors). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated April 30. 2001. and recorded on May 9. 2001 in instrument 1059368, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-One And 46/100 Dollars ($69.581.46). including interest at 9% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be torectosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings at 1X PM, on February 10, 2005 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 82 feet of Lots 1.2. and 3 except the East 66 toet of Lot 1. Etock 16. Daniel Striker s Addition to the Cfiy. tormerty ViHage of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 11. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: January 6. 2005 For more information, please call: FC X 248 593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. M>higan 48025-5822 Ffie f010527F02 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBEF BELOW IF YOU ARE IM ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damage., if any. shall be limited sotefy to the return of the hil amount tendered at sate, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the cor dm ms cl a mortgage made by Kenneth J. Kukta. a single person and Dorinda M. Hardin, a single person, original mortgagees), to Wells Fargo Homr. Mortgage. Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 22, 2002, and recorded on March 28, 2002 in instrumrxrt 1077320, in Barry county records. Michigan. Of which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dare hereof the sum of One Hundred Eigh-y Five Thousand Six Hvrxiea t-ony-one And 82/100 Dollars ($185,641.82), including interest at 6.875% pe' annum. Under the power of sate coniained in said mort­ gage snd the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be torectosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1X PM. on February 10, 2005 daid premises are situated in Township of Thomapple. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as Lot 8. Near Lane Estate Plat f1 according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 6 of Plats. Page 7. Barry County Records The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: January 6. 2005 For more information, ptease call: FC D 248 593 1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Wells Fargo Bank. N.A. successor by merger and/or name change to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4O37444F02 THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default has occurred in the conditions of a mort­ gage made by Scott R.Peck, a single man. mort­ gagor. to SBC Mortgage. LLC. a Michigan limited liability company, mortgagee, by a mortgage dated April 18,2003 recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds tor Barry County, on April 24. 2003 as document no. 1102640. Because of said default, the mortgagee has declared the entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage .Lie and payable forthwith. As of the date of this notice, there is claimed to be due. including for principal and interest on said mortgage, the sum of $41,711.60. and interest wiM continue on the princpal btdsnce of $40,275.59 at the rate of five and onb-haff (5.5%) percent. No suit or proceedings in law has been instituted to recov­ er the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay said amount with interest, as provided in said mortgage, and afl legal costs, charges and expenses, includ­ ing attorney's toes allowed by tew, and al taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, said mortgage win be foreclosed by sate ci the mortgages premises al pubfic sate to the highest bidder as the East door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W State Street. Hastings. Michigan, on Thursday, February 24, 2005 at 1 DO p.m. The premises covered by said mortgage are sit­ uated in the Village of Middleville. Barry County, Mtcrwgan. ano are oesenoeo as ioiiows. Lot 4 and that part of Lot 5 of Assessor's Plat Number 2 of MtodteviAe. according to the recorded piat thereof in Uber 3 of Plats on page 9. described as toffows: BEGINNING the Easterly side of High Street 186 feet from the comer of High Street and Dfcbte Streets in the Village of MkMtevNe; thence Northerly along the East side of High Street 84.5 feet: thence East to the Southeast comer of Lot 5 of Assessor s Plat Number 2, or the Southeast comer of Lot 4 of Block 41 of the original Village Plat: thence Southwesterly atong the South Ine of Lot 5. 138.3 feet: thence Southerly paralei to High Street 19.9 toet; thence Westerly parallel with Dfcbte Street 116.5 toet to the PLACE OF BEGINNING; and commonly known as 123 High Street. Middleville. Ml 49333. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period wifi be six (6) months from the date of sate, unless determined abandoned In accordance with MCL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sate. Dated: January 13, 2005 TWOHEY MAGGINI. PLC Attorneys for Chemical Bank West Loan Servicer tor SBC Mortgage. LLC By: David Schootenberg (P30610) Busmess Address: 212 Waters Building 161 Ottawa Avenue, N.W. Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616)459-6168 "“7WT AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions ol a certain mortgage made by Shirley F. Rx, a single woman and Ronald E. Harriman, a single man, as joint tenants. Mortgagors, to Homeowners Loan Corp. Mortgagee, dated the 24th day of October, 2000 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 9th day of November, 2000 in Instrument f 1051742 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Monument Street Funding-ll. LLC said assignment deled the 15th day of December. 2004 Record in Instrument 1138735 Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due. a! the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Thousand One Five Hundred Seventy Nine & 30/100 ($101,579.30), and no suit or prooeedtog at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of February, 2005 at 1:00 o'clock a.m. Local Time, said mortgage wifi be foreclosed by a sate al public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, (that being the bidding where the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or oo much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 9.540% pei annum and ail legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attor­ ney toes allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary protect ns interest in tne premises wnicn saw promises are described as foltows: Al that certain piece or parcel of land situated In the Township of Hastings. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and described as blows, to wff: Legal Description for 001N21525: Beginning at a point on the west line of Section 25, Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Hastings Township. Barry County, Michigan, distant South 00 degrees 00 minutes 27 seconds West 176.00 toet from the Northwest comer of said Section 25; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 27 seconds West, 220.00 toet along said West section line; thence South 39 degrees 46 minutes 04 seconds East 330 00 toet parallel with the North line of said Section 25; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 27 seconds East. 198 00 feet: thence North 89 degrees 46 minutes 04 seconds West. 245.00 toet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 27 seconds East. 22.00 toet; thence North 59 degrees 46 min­ utes 04 seconds West. 85 00 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement for public high­ way purposes over the Weste rty 33 feet thereof for Chariton Park Road and any other easements or resticitions of record. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the proper­ ty is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sate. Dated: 1/6/05 Monument Street Funding-ll, LLC. Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. P.C. Jonathan L Engman (P56364) Attorneys for Monument Street Funding-ll. LLC 888 W. Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 ASAP626361 01/06. 01/13. 01/20, 01/27 oMsrin Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sale may be reecinded by the •oredoaing mortgagee. In that event your damegee. If any, shall be limited soiety to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plua interact MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Alan L Smith, a married man and Sue Smith, his wife, orig­ inal mortgagors), to Gehrke Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 27. 1997. and recorded on October 31. 1997 in instrument 1003518. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Secretary of Veterans Affairs, an Officer of the United States of America as assignee by an assignmeri. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Five And 69/100 Dollars ($76,535.69). including interest at 5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings al 1X PM. on February 17. 2005. SSd premises are situated in Township of Cartton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel A: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 23. Town 4 North, Range 8 West, distant South 02 degrees 31 minutes 10 seconds West 850.78 feet from the West 1/4 post of said Section 23: thence South 83 degrees 27 minutes 41 sec­ onds East 332.23 feet; thence South 02 degrees 1C minutes 24 seconds West 441.64 toet; thence North 88 degrees 02 minutes 23 seconds West 333.12 feet atong the North line of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 23; thence North 02 degrees 31 minutes 10 seconds East 468.18 toet along the West line of said Section 23 to the place of beginning. Subject to easement for pubic high­ way purposes described as follows: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 23. Town 4 North. Range 8 West, thence South 02 degrees 31 min­ utes 10 seconds West 1318.96 toet; thence South 88 degrees 02 minutes 23 seconds East 116.77 toet along the South line of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 23 to the ptace of beginning; thence North easterly 138.62 toet atong the Arc of a Curve to the radius of which is 265.45 feet and the Chord of which users North 78 degrees 02 minutes 55 seconds East '>37.26 feet; thence South 88 degrees 02 minutes 23 seconds East 83.32 toet- thence South 02 degrees 18 minutes 24 seconds Wust 33.00 toet: thence North 68 degrees 02 minutes 23 seconds West 216.35 toet along said South fire to the place of beginning. The redemption period shal be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated: January 13.2005 For more it ifm mation, please call : FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Secretary of Veterans Affairs, an Officer of the United States of America 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bmgbwn Farms, 48025-F222 Rte *045582F01 ’ ** THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Andy Ette, a single man, to Hamilton Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated September X. 2003 and recorded October 7,2X3 in Instrument Number 11151X, Barry County Records. Said mortgage Is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Argent Securities Inc., Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2003-W8 under the Pooling A Servicing Agreement dated as of December 1,2003. Without Recourse by assignment submit­ ted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mort­ gage the sum ol One Hundred Six Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Eight and 28/100 Dollars ($106,358.28) including interest a*, the rate of 9.70% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State ol Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on February 17, 2005. The premises are located in the Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of the East 24 1/2 acres of the North 60 acres ol the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28. Town 2 North. Rarige 9 West. Hope Township, Barry County. Michigan, and run­ ning thence East 418 feet atong the North line of said Section 28 tor the true place of beginning; thence East 660 feet more or less to the North 1/4 post of said Section; thence South 990 toet more of less akxtg the North and South 1/4 Hne of said Section to the South fine of said North 60 acres; thence West 660 feet more or less along said South line to a point distant East 24 1/2 acres of the North 60 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28; thence North 990 feet more or less to the place of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.32418. in which case the redemption period shall be 3o days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing ortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited sotety to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale Dated: January 20, 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Argent Securities Inc.. Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2003-W8 under the Pooling & Servicing Agreement dated as of December 1,2003. Without Recourse. As/teignee PO. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No . 214.1826 Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Safe THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be reecinded by the forectoetog mortgagee. In that event, your demegea, If any, ahaN be limit­ ed eotefy lo the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph Esqufcel and Deborah Esquibel, husband and wife, toe simple, original mortgagors), to NPB Mortgage. LLC. Mortgagee, dated October 21, 2003. and recorded on October 24. 2003 in instrument 1116292, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twenty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Fourteen And 40/100 Dollars ($26,814.40), including interest at 9.05% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and provioeo, nouce is nereoy gnren mm saro ^no^rgage vas be torectosed by a sate ol tho mortgaged premises, or some pert ol them, al pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM. on February 3, 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Mlchigar and are described as: Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18, Town 2 North, Range 10 West described m: commencing at the South 1/4 comer of said Section; thence North 01 degrees X minutes 08 seconds West 1351.92 teat along the East fine of said Southwest 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds West 320.X toet atong South line of the North 1299.X toet of said Southwest 1/4; thence North 01 degress X minutes X seconds West 5X.X toet to the place of beginning; thence South 89 degrees X minutes X seconds West 557.01 feet; thence North X degrees 55 minutes 22 seconds West 279.99 toet tong Ihe West fine of the East 211 toet of the Weal 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said section; thence North 89 degrees X minutes X seconds East 556.62 toet; thence South 01 degrees X minutes X seconds East 2X.X toet along the West fine of the East 320.X toet of said Southwest 1/4 to the piece or oogvwvng. Subject to and together with an easement tor ingress, egress and utfflty purposes over a M foot wide strip of land being described as; Commencing at the South 1/4 comer of Sectton 18, Town 2 North. Range 10 West; thence North 01 degrees X min­ utes X seconds West 1351.92 toet atong the East line of said Southwest 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes X seconds West 320.0 toet atong the South fine of the North 1299.5 toet ol said Southwest 1/4 tor the place of beginning of said easement ; thence North 01 degrees X minutes X seconds West 1104.0 toet; thence South 89 degrees X minutes X seconds West 102.0 toet; thence North 01 degrees X minutes 08 seconds West 195.X toet; atong the West fine of the East 442 toet of said Southwest 1/4; thence South 89 degrees X minuua X seconds West 66.0 feet atong the North fine of said Southwest 1/4; thence South 01 degrees X minutes X seconds East 261.X toet; thence North 89 degrees X minutes X seconds East 102.X toet; thence South 01 degrees X minutes X seconds East 1038.0 feet; thence North 89 degrees X minutes X seconds East 66.0 toot to the piece of ending of said ease­ ment. The redemption period shall bo 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated: December 30. 2004 For more it fim mation, please cal: FC H 248.593.1X0 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For NPB Mortgage. LLC 304X Telegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5022 Rte#044050F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE Thia firm le a debt collector attempting to col­ lect a debt Any Information obtained will be ueed for thia purpose. If you are In the Military, pteeoe contact our office at the num­ ber listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Gregory K Milter and Diane M Maier, husbend and wife to Argent Mortgage Company LLC. a Delaware Limited Liabilty Company Mortgagee, dated March 2.2004 and recorded March 11.2004 m instrument 9 1123487. Btery County Records. Michigan. Sted mortgage was subsequently assigned to: Ameriquest Funding to REO Subsidiary, by assign­ ment on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Tteo Hundred Sixty­ Eight Thousand One Hundred Forty-Seven Dollars and Ninety-Two Cents ($268,147.92) including interest 8.35% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wfl be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1XPM on Thursday. February 24. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 21, Town 1 North. Range 7 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the South fine of Setsfor. <1, Town 1 North. Range 7 West ^*ant North 89 decrees 53 minutes X ae^nds East. 966.99 toet from the S .oth 1/4 po**. of said Section 21; thence North 00 degrees 45 minutea 33 s^onds Wesl 6X.X toet; the.ee North X degrees 55 minutes 40 seconds W*f.. o63.16 toet to tho North line of the Southwr4 1/4 of toe Southeast 1/4 of said Section 21: fiwnce North £9 degrees X minutes X seconds East along said toirth fine X6.X tool to the East fine of said Southww41M of the Southeast 1/4; thence South X degrees X minutea 17 sec­ onds East along said East fine . 324.77 toet to said South Section fine; thence Souto 89 degrees 53 minutea X seconds West atong said South Section fine, 311 X toot to the piece of begkwung Commonly known as 7755 Wolf Rd. BMtevue Ml 49021 The redemption period shal be 12 rnomha from the date of such sate, unless determineci aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 8X.3241a. in wrifich case the redemption period shefl bo X days from the date of such sate. Dated: JANUARY 12. 2005 Ameriquest Fundto? to REO Subsidiary.. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys; Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 1X Rochester Hilto. Ml 48307 w/nr (248) 844-5123 Our Rte No: 05-31286 Pub: 1/20 - 2/17 NOTICE TORECRUn’APCFO Notice to llUntr Notice - Pursuant to - 5 CFP part 9X.1M, the Local Federal Coordinating Committee for the Kent/Ottawa/Barry County Combfeed Fede’al Campaign (CFC) invites voluntary. Charitabk Human Health and Welfare n*ganUattons or Federations to apply to act as the Principal Combined Fund Organization for tho year 2005 CFC Campaign. Deadfrw lor the submission of a fully completed and documented application la 8 pin. EDT. Etitemty 14. 2005- Applications are available at www.ocxn.aQV/cfc. Send application to: Steve McCarthy LFCC Chair P.O. Ev X10 110 Michigan NW Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 owanw SPECIAL MEETING Orangeville Township Board at Orangeville Township Hall, January 25, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. Purpose of meeting: Budget Workshop. Public Welcome. Patricia Blauvelt, Clerk CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council wifi hold a public hearing on Monday. January 24. 2005 at 730 p.m. in the Hastings City Hal Council Chambers. X1 East State Street. Hastings, Micnigan The pwpoee of the Public Hearing <s lor City Council io hear comments and make a determtnanon on the necessity Io establish a Special Assessment District lor street and waler and sewsr improvements on South OOble Street from East South Street to the north piat line oi Southeastern Village at. (See map below) The City will provide necessary reasonable aid and lervices upon seven days notice to the Clerk o' the City o< Hastings. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Telephone 269-945-2468 or TDD cal relay services 800649-3777 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk �Page 16 - TTwadey. January 20. 2005 - The Hearings Banner Bann< victim from icy Leach Lake water CALL 945-9554 Members of the Hastings Fire Department last Saturday after­ / /hank $110 AMISH LOG BED w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 ATTENTION: WORK FROM HOME! $5OO-$2^On/ mo. pt. $3,000-57,000/mo. ft Free CD Rom. 800-532-6304 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought never used). Still on roll. New $800 - sell $295. (517)204-0600 www.NewQualityLife.com. EXCELLENT INCOME: Na­ tional Capital Funding Group now hinng court AMISH BEDROOM GROUP: 5 piece, all wood, includes pillowtop mattress set $L800 new, sell $350/ best. (989)227-2986 to work from home on your computer. No experience necessary. Cail 1-800440­ 7234. AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, $500 obo. (269)9460502 FRIENDLY PEOPLE to hand out samples in local Wal-Mart. Part-time $50 per 5-1/2 hour event, flexible schedule. Call Kathy 800­ 700-0747 weekdays l-5pm. BED: a brand new Queen pillowtop mattress set Brand new, in plastic, war­ ranty, $119. Can deliver, 616­ 378-6998. BED: King pillowtop, new, in original package, warran­ ty. Can deliver, $199. 616­ 318-6998 BED: Memory foam mat­ tress set. Brand new w/war­ ranty, must sell, $400. Call 616-281-5575. Can deliver. BEDROOM SET: Head­ board, rails, dresser and nightstand. All brand new, never used, sacrifice, $350 Can deliver; 616-281-5575. BEDROOM SET: New 6pc. set with sleigh bed! Must sell, $650. Can deliver, 616­ 281-5575. FOR SALE* seasoned hard­ wood, $40. Can deliver. (269)945-3567 SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set $175. (517)719-8062 BRISTOL LAKE: cozy one bedro'Hn cottage, no smok­ ing or pets, $475/ month 3434 DELTON: rural 3 bedroom, 2 bath, basement 2 car ga­ rage, $650 + utilities & de­ posit No pets, (269)381-1574 SPRING BREAK CONDO FOR RENT: 5 star condo re­ sort in Cancun, Mexico at the Royal Caribbean. Sleeps 6, villa on the beach, ocean view. April 2-9, 2005. Call (269)945-9747. 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. I Uli>tlh>7h • 1962 TH700-R4 2WD trans­ mission, rebuilt 1-16-04 by L&S, never used, $850 obo; 1957 Chevy pickup metal hood, $100. (269)908-0973 1984 CORVETTE: silver; great running condition, $5,500. (269)671-4016 1993 CHRYSLER CON­ CORD: rebuilt transmission last year, power everything, $700 obo. (269)367-4131 FOR SALE* 1990 30' Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great, $23,000. Call (269)838-8909. HASTINGS 4 THORNAPPLE LAKE ES­ TATES: 14X70 mobile home, vinyl siding, shingle roof, 3 bdr., 1 bath, appliances, new carpet (517)852-1514 $100 PILLOWTOP QUEEN mattress set (in plastic). Brand new, never used! King, $150. (517)719-8062 $150 WOOD FOUR POST BED with Sealy Posturpedic king mattress set, bought/ never used. Cost over $800. (517)204-0600 $1J0 REWARD FOR full reevvary of a custom made necklace cross pendant (269)948-4316 WOULD THE PERSON WHO STOLE THE BUR­ TON MOTION 157 SNOW­ BOARD FROM THE CAR BEHIND O.T.T. SATUR­ DAY, , JANUARY 8TH-, PLEASE RETURN IT TO 820 E CLINTON STREET OR CALL (269)945-4759 AF­ TER 6PM, WITH NO QUESTIONS ASKED! IT IS MY 13 YEAR OLD SONS CHRISTMAS PRESENT te HE'S VERY UPSET. THANK YOU! noon got a chance to test their hands-on skills end recently pur­ chased equipment during a train­ ing session on, ’Unified Incident THANK YOU We wish to thank our family, friends and neighbors for their kind sympathy and thoughtful words and prayers during the unexpected loss of our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grand­ mother and Great-Great Grandmother, Clara Belle Apsey. Thank you for the beautiful cards, flowers, food and monetary donations. A special thank you to the Hastings Mercy Ambulance crew and the kind Midhigan State Trooper Raj’ Durham who allowed us the time to say our final goodbye, your patience was deeply, deeply appreciated. Thank you to Dave Wren of Wren Funeral for your help with all the arrangements and the kind words you had for our family; thank you Pastor Moore for the won­ derful service and thank you to the ladies of the Hope United Methodist Church for the wonderful luncheon. Be assured our beloved one has been received into Heav­ en by our Heavenly Father. God bless you all! Daughter, Myrtle Cuddahee Son, James (LouAnn) Apsey Grandchildrcn. Great Grandchildren and Great­ Great Grandson(s). Command." ।; They all werked together to save a man wHd had been report­ ed to have fal|ep through the ice at Leach Lake, FirefightersI and rescue per­ sonnel were in the middle of their session if 2:33 p.m. when they received the call. The departtnent immediately responded and while cn route to the scene. Hastings Fire Chief Roger Ciris'called for the Freeport ice rescue team to respond for assistance. When he arrived at the scene. Caris was briefed by Diane Mead, a dis­ patcher with the Barry County 911. that there was a man in the water approximately one quarter of a mile off shore. Mead just happened to have a home at the lake. Thanks to the quick thinking of Mead and the Hastings Fire Department. Freeport Fire Department, members of the Woodland Fire Department and Lansing Mercy Ambulance, the man was safely brought to shore. He was then flown to Pennock Hospital by Aircare helicopter. The Barry County Sheriff Dive Team members, who were asked WE WISH TO THANK family, friends & neighbors for all the acts of kindness, prayers, flowers, food, cards, and donations. Thank you to Hospice of Michigan for their care and support. A special thank you to Reverend Roger Timmer- •. man for his friendship and thoughtfulness. Thank you to Beeler Funeral Home for the ts t service. DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. to come to the scene were not needed. The Hastings Fire Department members held a pancake break­ fast in May to raise money for the purchase of ice rescue equip­ ment A little more than $4,000 was raised to help purchase equipment used Saturday. The departmeni earlier had applied for two separate grants to help offset the additional cost of the equipment. Having been turned down for both grants, department members decided to go aljead and purchase what equipment mey could with the money they had raised. They took delivery of the new equip­ ment approximately a month ago. BEAUTIFUL AKC REGIS­ TERED YELLOW LAB PUPPIES! 2 females, dew­ claws removed, wormed, shots. Mother on site. Ready for a loving home. Call (269)948-3717 LOOKING FOR HOUSE­ KEEPING JOB: You may call (269)795-9701, leave message. APPLEBEE'S IS NOW ac­ cepting applications for kitchen positions. Apply in person Monday-Friday from 10am-4pm at 638 W. State St EOE. CITY OF HASTINGS seeks detail oriented, well organ­ ized and enthusiastic appli­ cants for Deputy Qty Qerk. ence in responsible adminis­ trative work, preferably in­ cluding personnel and pay­ roll, desired. Experience in municipal government pre­ ferred. Starting salary range S3O-536K depending on qualifications. Send resume with 3 references to Thomas Emery, Clerk/Treasurer, Qty or Hastings, 201 E State St., Hastings, MI. 49058 by January 21, 2005. EOE. FOR SALE* 1990 30' Class A motorhome, 27,000 miles, runs great, $23,000. Call (269)838-8909. 6717 LiNDSEY RD., DEL‘ 3 bedrooms, 2 full TON: baths, 1870sq. ft. manufactured on 36 acres, adjoins State Game Land, 36x48' bam with electric, $115,000. (269)664-5831 by appointment Read The BANNER HASTINGS: four residential lots available in Hastings in City Limits on East State Road. Lots start at $20,000. Call (269)945-2491 ext. 1210. every weekl 502 E. Bond ••120,000 • Church • Comer Lot ii Illi . • Newer Furnace Nashville woman arrested in meth bust HASTINGS — Officers have arrested an additional suspect in conection with last Thutsday’s meth lab bust in the 1200 block of Star School Road. Darcie Elliston. 32 of Nashville, has been charged with aiding and abetting in the manu­ facture of the controlled substance methamphetamine, maintaining a drug bouse, as well as possession of meth. Elliston was presei t at the residence during the drug’s cooking earlier in the week. She is also facing charges of being a habitual offender. Man arrested for domestic violence ORANGEVILLE — A cal! to Central Dispatch 911 on Jan. 11 resulted in the arrest of William Oliverio. 52, on charges of domestic violence. The woman at the home originally called to say that there was an intoxicated man at her door who would not leave. The call was cut short when Oliverio pulled the phone out of the wall. The woman then made a second call, after she fled to a neighbor’s home, and Barry County Sheriff Deputies arrived at the scene and arrested Oliverio. Woman injured in Barry Township accident BARRY TOWNSHIP - A personal injury traffic accident was reported "Jan. 12 to 911 Central Dispatch. The accident, which occurred in the 15400 block of M-43 Highway, caused {J* female driver to be sent to the hospital with injuries to her face and head. The v ©man was trapped in her Jeep Cherokee and had to be extricated before being sent to Pennock Hospital’s Emergency Room. Her condition was not known. Party leads to felony warrant arrest IRVING TOWNSHIP — A party in the 6800 block of Parmalce Road Jan. 14 led to the felony warrant arrest of the host. A caller told police a large party was taking place at a neighbor's home vhile the home­ owner was in Ohio. When Barry County Sheriff’s deputies arrived at the home they learned the homeowner’s sister was having the party without her brother’s permission. After checking identification of the sister, it was found out that she had a felony warrant for fraud. Johanna “Jody” Lillie, 35. was arrested and the party-goers were sent on tbxir way. Two men nabbed in larceny complaint HASTINGS — Officers responding to a complaint of a disturbance last Friday arrested two men for larceny from a vehicle. Police were told there were intoxicated subjects creating a disturbance in the 700 block of Barfield Drive and found a center console to a van which had been ripped out in the park­ ing lot. After making contact with the victim, it was determined that a TV' and VCR had bxn taken from the van. Officers were able to identify two suspects later that morning after being called brek to the area to a report of an altercation. One suspect was arrested at the scene while the other had left the residence prior to police arriving with the stolen TV. Michigan State Police Trooper Lane Booms and his K-9 partner Lex of the Waylaid post were able to track and locate the second suspect in a field adjacent to the trailer park. at which time he was taken into custody. Brandon Boot. 19, of Cedar Springs, was arrested for the larceny, malicious destruction of property, and for being a minor in possession of alcohol by consumption. Jacob Wiersma. 22, of Moline, was arrested on a probation violation bench warrant out of Allegan, and for receiving and concealing stolen property. Lake 0 motorist arrested on warrant THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP — During a routine traffic stop on Whitneyville and Crane Roads by Barry County Sheriff's deputies, the driver was found to be wanted in Ionia County on a failure to appear warrant. Merlin Selby. 40 of Lake Odessa, was arrested and transported to Ionia on the warrant. Domestic violence III arrest made HASTINGS — Officers responded to a domestic violence complaint Jan. 15 in the 600 block of East Bond Street after a woman's brother notified police that while he was talking with his sister, her boyfriend disconnected the phone. Officers arrived on the scene, heard a disturbance inside the residence, and after gaining access, confronted the victim who had apparent injuries. Officers then made contact with the boyfriend who was placed under arrest for assault. Charles Champion, 37, of Hastings, was charged with domestic violence, third offense, and for possession of marijuana. Use of alcohol was a factor in the assault Victim arrested in domestic incident ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP — During an investigation of a domestic disturbance Jan. 15 between a husband and wife, Michigan State Police Hastings Post troopers discovered the wife was wanted on a civil warrant. Georgia Holcomb. 32. then was arrested on the failure to appear warrant and was taken to Eaton County. Boy, 14, arrested for felonious assault • Central Air • Recently Remodeled • Newer Vinyl Siding Myra Whitebead Westdale Phone: 616-538-7700 Ext 123 CeU: 269-831W786 HASTINGS — A 14-year-old boy is facing four separate counts of felonious assault and resisting and obstructing a police officer after a domestic situation in the 500 block of East Clinton Street Jan. 1. . The boy's mother called 9-11 Central Dispatch. Officers responded to the residence and were confronted by an agitated, 6-foot-tall. 200-pound teen who became upset after some discipline issues. It was learned be had threatened to kill his mother with a hunting knife. After removing family members from the home, officers confronted the youth, urging him to drop the knife, which he refused to do. After 20 minutes of negotiating without success, officers physically disarmed the teen and took him into custody. Saranac woman is a handful in driving stolen truck arrest Tammy Sue Palethorpe. 39. of Saranac, was arrested in an unusual incident Sunday morning in Lake Odessa by officer Chris Hanson arJ was arraigned Tuesday in Ionia charged with unlawful driving away of an automobile. Palethorpe was driving a stolen 1996 Chevrolet truck Sunday. Jan. 16. at 9:45 a.m. and stopped it just west of Lake Odessa in the middle of M-50 and Tasker Road across both lanes of traffic. Johnny Johnson of Lake Odessa, thinking Palethorpe was having engine trouble, stopped to see if he could help. He offered to drive her to a gas station. He said she jumped in his truck and began behaving in a very bizarre manner. Johns©:, said she reached for the volume control of the radio and turned it all the way up. She reached for Public Auction HOUSE FOR SALE Thursday January 27,2005 Property is located at 102 W. Carleton Carter Road - Hastings, Michigan The sale will be held at 1:00 pm Barry County Courthouse located at 222 West State Street Hastings. Michigan MImium bid is $43,45!." * S.E.Vis $74,751" PROPERTY SELL “AS IS” the steering wheel, trying to take control and began throwing things art of his truck window, including a cell phone, papers and a soda. The home is a ranch with 3 bedrooms. 1.5 bath on a full basement with a two car attached garage. This foreclosure sale is subject to six month redemption right'. Terms -Certified funds delivered to the Sheriff at the sale J For more details coirtactRural Development at (888) 771 -6993 < Rani Derttopautii is An Equal Opportunity Lendo Johnson said he headed fur the Lake Odessa Police Department. Justin Sutherland was deliver­ ing the Sunday newspapers and followed Johnson’s truck to the LOPD in case something happened. Johnson said was still wrestling with Palethorpe over the steering wheel and it was all he could do to keep her from driving his truck into the park. When they got to the LOPD. Hanson got Palethorpe in the back of the police car. He was aware of the stolen vehicle report and notified the Michigan State Police of the incident. He then headed for the intersection M-50 and Tasker Road to recover the truck which was still blocking traf­ fic. Palethorpe began banging her head and hand.* against the Plexiglas cage and spitting. Trooper Chris Bush from the Michigan State Police arrived and consulted with Hanson about Palethorpe’s mental slate and transporting her to Ionia County Community Hospital for evaluation. Bush requested assistance for the transport because his vehicle was not equipped with a cage. Palethorpe still had not been handcuffed and Hanson told Bush he would use the taser stun mode if Palethorpe became combative . When she exited the LOPD car. she refused to put her hands on the car and tried to w Jk away. She refused to comply with Hanson’s verbal com­ mands and he deployed the laser. Palethorpe was guided to the ground and lay prone lying on her hands. Hanson again gave a verbal command to put hei hands behind her back for cuffing and she refused. Hanson fired another taser and she responded by placing her arms behind her back for cuffing. Hanson then drove Palethorpe to Ionia Community Hospital. He reported that she contin­ ued to spit and bang her head on the cage enroute to Ionia. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 20. 2005 — Page 17 p Looking PRINTER? 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January 20,2005 - The Hastings Banner Rutland considers ‘potable’ water district by Marcie Westover Staff Writer tial, one more item that would interest future Jaw. schools will have precincts in local town­ builders. ships. A feasibility study for a “potable" water The study will allow the township to look • Adjusted the rules for use of the hall to district in Rutland Township wis approved at the “bigger picture," including growth in include “Graduation and anniversary parties, Jan. 12 by the Township Board. the mixed use areas. weddings and other ‘similar uses’ are not per­ A representative from the engineering firm “Mixed use is going to be indicative of mitted." of Fleis and Vsndenbrink. which will be con­ denser population... ducting the study, was on hand at the meeting some kind of decisions on what we want to do Sandy Greenfield on bow to answer residents' to provide information. about water availability and septage...," Carr questions concerning tax payment questions. Supervisor Jim Carr said the study will we should be making • Heard an explanation from Treasurer said. look at “..the feasibility, the cost and the The summer tax bill now will include the Large issues for developers are sewer and obstacles that we’ll encounter trying to bring county operation part or 5331 mills. This water, something the study will investigate. a water district into Rutland Township." summer one-third of the millage will move For businesses, having the fire hydrants and next summer one-third more will move. The study will make an evaluation to see if and waler availability would be beneficial By summer 2007 the entire 5.531 mills will there is a “good water supply in the town­ because it could affect their fire insurance in be permanently moved to the summer bill col­ ship." Also included in the study will be the a positive way. lection, along with the current summer educa­ estimated costs per user, total construction Another aspect to be considered b whether and applications for grants, low interest loans Rutland Township should handle its own and other ways to cover the cost. water or work with the existing infrastructure 2.2143 in the city of Hastings. Commission on Aging, Chariton Park, 911 Carr said the township has received “numerous inquires about public water" and Carr said the study will look into Rutland being able to offer it will help growth poten- creating their own district, but looking at the Thomapple Trail “big picture" may also include looking at the Association meets Thursday, Jan. 27 The next Thomapple Trail Association meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 27, at the Whispering Waters Campground. The agenda will include an update on the new brochure, upcoming events and projects tee working with the Barry County Parks and Recreation Committee to develop the trail south of Hastings. On the winter tax bill there will be the county mills remaining Many residents have questions about the distribution. Greenfield said on average 4 percent of Many of the Board members noted that the every $1 paid in taxes actually goes to drinking water issues would eventually have Rutland Township. The remaining 96 percent to be addressed, especially as the township of the funds collected arc passed on to the continues to grow. county. Carr said the study is the first step to see if the district will bring good to the community The issue will be outlined further in the township’s newsletter. as a whole or if it’s a waste of time to pursue the district. • Adopted a resolution, the "policy for reimbursement of conference, class and atten­ The $4,500 cost for the study will be paid • Heard an update from Marlin Walters In other business the Township Board: ' about • Received a request from Clerk Robin Committee. They are discussing and working Hawthorne for permission from the Board for toward a park plan. A goal is to have a soccer the new Parks and Recreation school elections to be held at the township pant for the township in the future, but a few hall. Under the new election consolidation concepts need to be dealt with first Information about the Paul Henry Trail and the Thomapple Trail Association is now thomappletrail.org. Information on the website includes a map, information about the history, a membership application and trail activities. There also are links to other bicycling trails and organiza­ • Jeremy Black, 25, of Portland, was sen­ tenced Jan. 12 to three years probation, wear­ ing a wrist sobriety monitor, participation in the Adult drug court program, 30 days in jail with credit for two days served, and $2340 in fines and costs for one count of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor third offense. The balance of his jail term wiU be sus­ pended upon completion of drug court. This charge stems from his arrest in Woodland in October. The maximum penalty for this felony offense is $500 to $5,000 in fines and/or one • Jason Maleckas, 23, of Kalamazoo, was sentenced Jan. 12 to five months in jail with credit for 93 days served, and $250 in fines for three counts of probation violation. The violations include one count of use of marijuana in February, one count of failure to report in March, and one count of driving a motor vehicle with his license suspended in January of 2004. His original charge for which lie received probation was one count or escape from a misdemeanor jail sentence from August of 2003. • David Ouellette-Tate. 19. of Nashville, was sentenced Jan. 12 to three years proba­ tion, participation in the adult drug court pro­ gram, ten months in jail with credit for six days served, and $2340 in fines and costs for one count of operating or maintaining a methamphetiminc laboratory. This charge is from his arrest in Carlton Township last June. The maximum penalty for this felony is $25,000 in fines and/or 25 years in prison. He also was sentenced to 82 days in jail with credit for 82 days served and $120 in fines for one count of probation violation by use of meth or marijuana in July. dance and millage receipts.’’ out of the genera] fund. available on line at thomappletrail.com or at to five years in prison. for the and Thomapple Manor. city of Hastings. on the Paul Henry Trail. This will also include a discussion of the new subcommit­ tion tax. • Amok! Bryans. 61, of Hastings, was sen­ tenced Jan. 12 in Bany County Circuit Court to three years probation, had his vehicle immobilized for one year, was ordered to par­ ticipate in the adult drug court program, spend 30 days in jail with credit for two days served, and assessed $2,540 in fines and costs for one count of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor third offense. The balance of his jail sentence will be sus­ pended upon completion of drug court. This charge is from his arrest in Hastings in October. The maximum penalty for this felony offense is $500 to $5,000 in fines and/or one to five years in prison. Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. tions in Michigan. Dreisbach'i Back ROW Nearly 1,900 drunken drivers nabbed in Dec. Nearly 1,900 motorists were arrested in Michigan during a stale-wide drunk driving crack­ down in December. To protect travelers from a serious winter hazard, drunken drivers, law enforcement officers in Michigan arrested 1,141 motorists for drunk driving and another 676 for other alcohol-relat­ ed offenses during the “You Drink & Drive, You Lose” crackdown. Police agencies. sheriffs offices and Michigan State Police posts across the stare focused on drunk driving from Dec. 20 to Jan. 2 as part of the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning's (OHSP) campaign. "Law enforcement officers again showed drunk drivers that their actions have consequences and will not be tolerated,* said Michael L. Prince, OHSP division director. "Because of thei'. commitment to stopping drunk drivers, officers made Michigan’s roadways safer during de holidays." More than 500 agencies participated in the state- wide crackdown. According to the agencies reporting statistics to OHSP. 35312 vehicles were stopped. Besides the alcohol arrests, there were 661 felony and 3,142 misdemeanor arrests. Officers alio wrote 8381 speeding citations and issued 1,294 safety belt citations far motorists over the age of 15 and 135 child restraint citations. Preliminary results show there were seven traffic fatalities in Michigan over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, four of which involved alcohol, according to the Michigan State Police, Criminal Justice Information Center. For more specific results, including a breakdown by county, visit www.michigan.gov/ohsp. These vehicles must go! well look at any offer on these units before we ship them off to the auction! • 2 Pontiac Grand Am Sendee Loaners • W Chevy 2500 4X4 • 88 Chevy 2500 4X4 • 92 OMS 88 • 94 Olds 98 • 88 Chevy Astra Van • 94 CMC SOO 4X2 M Olds Bravado Pleasantview Church service geared to Iraq With elections drawing near in Iraq, Pleasantview Family Church. 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, is planning a special service at 6 p.m. Sunday. Jan. 30, to offer prayers and support to service men and women. “Pleasantview Family Church has a real heart for the armed services and we want to express our support to them and their families," said Kaylin Rhoades, a spokesperson. A special service, a time of prayer and recognition are being planned. Family and friends of active duty military, whether they are stationed stateside or over­ seas are invited to this prayer service, honoring the United States military. The community also is invited to attend. “If you have a loved one in the service, please bring a photo of the service man or woman." Rhoades said. “We will display it along with others on our ‘military board.’ A time of fellowship and refreshments will follow the service. For more information, please call Pleasantview Family Church at 269-758­ 3021. LEATHER. CLEAN. 109K *4,995 *4,850 8teensma Plumbing Service run daily for your convenience era 02 Chevy Crew Cab oxa 6 CYL. AUTO. AR. 1 OWNER. OM.Y 29K 34K. LIKE NEW1 *8,995 *15,888 795-7495 Repair, Remodel & New PUBLIC NOTICE OF RFP AVAILABILITY 02 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 3000 V-6. 34K. MOONROOF, CHROME WHEELS *12,995 _______________-___________________ Il Visit us on the web at www.dreisbachmotors.com Dreisbach 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings (269) 948-8000 09537371 www.drelsbachmotors.com Locally Owned & Operated Barry, Branch and Calhoun Michigan Works! is releasing three RFP packages for operation ol workforce adult grant Program Year 2005 contracts in the tri-county area including the Wagner Peyser Employment Service. Workforce Investment Act Core Services and Workforce Investment Act Intensive & Training Programs. RFP packages may be requested through FAX 269-781-8792, phone 269-789-2423 •See salesperson for detaiisl or the Michigan Relay Service at 1-800-649-3777 (voice or TTY), or email at brunsm@calhountsd.org. Bidders confer­ Exoewnc Expectations is a Family TXADfflON ences will be held on 1/31/05 at the Calhoun ISO. 17111 G Eric Dreeboch. President Drive North in Marshall. Michigan. Proposals will be accepted Don Gentry. Sates Mgr no later than 1200 p.m (noon) on 2/25/05. Barrie 9grs. Sates Amy Piper. Sates • Chris Sherman, Finance Mgr J'Amy Tait. Sates � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-01-27.pdf dfbebd66b44d7cfccc9a3d0524311beb PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY JJISCn'jRCHST RAHMS Ul 496S8 1893 Plan Commission barely has quorum I---- J---------------------------- । - .......................... ' State election law looming train wreck Trojans score every which way See Editorial on Page 5 See Story on Page 11 See Story on Page 18 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings ANNER Thursday. January 27. 2005 VOLUME 152. No. 4 PRICE 50C County Board deals with thorny issues of money Balloons, blimps at ILR luncheon The Institute for Learning in Retiremcnl luncheon will feature "Balloons. Blimps and Airships" in a program al noon Friday. Jan. 28. by the Program Source International from Bloomfield Hills. The presentation will be a lecture and visual presentation covering three types of aircraft used in man's early effort to main­ tain flight. They will begin with the 1783 Fre-eh balloonists and continue on with the Civil War ballooning program and the Aeronautical Division of the Union Army. The history of the blimps and the rigid airships, here in America, began in the early 1900s. The program will present information about the early Army and Navy blimps of World War 1 and World War 1J plus the 1920s classic Gordon Bennet Balloon races and the WJR Radio j balloon of that era. The cost of the catered lunch and pro­ gram is 58.50 per person. Institute activi­ ties and programs will also be announced. The luncheon and program will be held at the Hastings campus of Kellogg Community College, located at 2950 M­ 179 Highway. To reserve a seat, call Teresa Durham, program coordinator division of lifelong learning, al 269-948 9500. extension 2838. by David T. Young Editor It's all about money, or at least it seemed so Tuesday morning during the Barry County of Commissioners* meeting. No fewer than three people, representing the sheriff’s department. Barry County­ Transit and the Barry County Economic Development Alliance, appeared to talk about issues dealing with money. Barry County Transit Manager Joe Bleam asked the board to adopt two resolutions, one to apply for federal and state funding with local matches, and the other to oppose any further state cutbacks in support. The board agreed to both requests unanimously. Bleam noted the grant application for oper­ ational funding was for $216,572 from the slate. $61,690 from the federal government and a total of $563,375. with $285,288 in local matching funds. The capital funding requests for fiscal year 2006 were for $595,920 in federal money and $148,980 in state funds for a total of $744,900. but the final total was for $977,300. Barry County Transit provides public transportation buses at low fares to senior cit­ izens and people who need rides to various places around the county. The service is equipped with nine buses and vans and 14 mobi’c radios. Before the resolution against cutbacks was adopted. Bleam told the board that at one time (in the early 1990s) the state reimbursed as much as 60 percent of the transit program’s costs, but that figure has fallen to its current level of 38 percent. There arc hints the fund­ ing could go even lower than 30 percent in the near future. Bleam explained that not only is the state strapped for money with its current budget crisis, it has seen the growth of funding for urban transit programs, which now include the City of Detroit's People Mover. Therefore, there is more competition for the same pot of public transportation funding. Bleam said the reduction in state support must be stopped. “If we go much lower, we're going to have some serious (financial) pi ablems.” he said. “Anything lower than 38 percent is not a sur­ vivable number.” Commissioner Tom Wing suggested the resolution not only oppose further cuts but suggest “sending more to rural counties more like us.” Bleam pointed out that Barry County is one of only two programs of its kind in the state Leading the library 20 years An open house was held Tuesday afternoon at the Hastings Public Library to honor Administrator Barbara Schondelmayer, who is celebrating her 20th year in the posi­ tion. The library is still working diligently on its "Final Chapter” campaign to move out of its current detenorating and inadequate building on Church Street for a new facility near City Hall on East State Street. For more information, call 945-4263. (Photo by Heather A. Reed) See BOARD, page 8 Ex-judge Fekkes joins GR firm Stephanie S. Fekkes. a public sector and business law attorney and former probate judge for Barry County, has joined the law firm of Law. Weathers, & Richardson. P.C. as a senior attorney in the municipal law and ‘Cabaret,’concert offered Feb. 5,6 The Friends of the Community Music School invite the public to enjoy an * business practice groups. "We arc very pleased to have Stephanie join our firm." said John Schneider, president. "She brings additional municipal expertise to our already strong public sector practice, as well as an excellent knowledge of the busi­ ness community. Wc arc eager to work with evening of musical entertainment and good cheer to benefit music education pro­ gnum serving Barry County. The "CMS Cabaret" will be held from 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday. Feb. S at the Hastings Country Club. * The Cabaret features dancing with "Les Jazz," a big band specializing in swing music of the 1930s. 40s and 50s. Also Jondahl to talk about income tax hike suggestion included will be a floor show with profes­ sional musicians from the Community Music School, hors d'oe ivres. a silent auc­ tion and a cash bar. Tickets arc $25 per couple and are available at the Community. Music School. Call 948-9441. The Cabaret kicks off "CMS Weekend." which also includes a benefit concert fea­ turing area church choirs. "The Spirit in Song," to be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6 at Central Auditorium in Hastings. Featured in the choral presentation will be the choirs of the First Baptist Church, First Prebyterian Church. First United Methodist Church, Grace Lutheran Church and St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. The Hastings High School Steel * Drum Band and Hastings High School Choir also will perform. The Friends of the Community Music School supports the Community Music School-Hustings and quality music learn­ ing for all in Barry County regardless of age. skill-level or ability to pay. GOP, Dems plan spring conventions rhe Barry County Democratize and Republican parties will have their spring­ conventions soon. Democratic Chairwoman Barbara Cichy said a meeting of the duty elected precinct delegates and the at-large dele­ gates to the Spring Barry County Convention at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, 328 Jefferson St.. Hastings, on Satuday, Feb. 5. at 10 a.m. The purpose will be to elect delegates and alternates to the spring slate conven­ tion scheduled for Saturday. Feb. 19, at the Cobo Center. Detroit. Credential cards See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 Intriguing ice formations, which were more like ice sculptures by Mother Nature, decorated the Thomapple River by the old railroad trestle bridge, between Apple and Mill streets in Hastings, last week. Some looked like chandeliers .. or did they look like grass hula skirts encapsulated in ice? Darrell Hawbaker said he has been walking that route to work jnee 1981 and he's never seen any ice formations there as elaborate as those last week. (Photo by Darrell Hawbaker) Saturday afternoon." he said. That snow accumulation brought the local January snowfall total, through Jan. 24. to 27.2 inches. McIntyre reported. The tola! for the season stands al 46.5 inches. “The average seasonal snowfall See FEKKES, page 18 J-Ad Graphics Vice President Fred Jacobs’ editorial last month about raising the Michigan income tax has prompted Lynn Jondahl to agree to be the next speaker for the First Friday forum Feb. 4. Jondahl. executive director of the Michigan Prospect for Renewed Citizenship and a state legislator for 22 years, happened to read Jacobs’ Dec. 16 editorial, in which he argued that an increase in the slate income tax is the fairest way to raise the revenue needed to balance a severely strained budget. Jondahl said he was impressed with the reasoning and conclusions and he plans to elaborate and fur­ ther discuss Michigan's persistant and serious Weekend storm brings more than a foot of snow J-Ad Graphics News Service The major winter storm that swept acrors lower Michigan last Saturday (Jan. 22) dumped 13 inches of snow on Hastings, according to Dave McIntyre, weather observ­ er and recordkeeper for the National Weather Service’s Climatological Station in Hastings. “It began snowing at 2 a m. Saturday morning and ended around 2:13 p.m. Stephanie to serve clients in Hastings and throughout Barry County." Fekkes. who joined the firm Jan. 17, is the former city attorney for Hastings, and village attorney for Freeport. She was a partner in private practice at Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Fisher until 1994 when she left to establish her own firm. She was appointed interim pro­ bate judge of Barry County last March and served through December. 2004. She lost in Hastings is 53 inches. This is based on a 30­ year average by the National Weather Service.” he said. Comparing this winter season to last year's winter season. Hastings has received 20.1 inches more snow to date. McIntyre said. The statistics for the winter of 2003-04 include 3.3 inches in November 2003, 8.9 inches in December 2003 and 14.2 inches in January budget situation. Once voted by his colleagues in Lansing as Michigan's most effective legislator. Jondahl has been the most frequent speaker at the First Friday scries since it was started by Jim and Beatrice Pino about 15 1/2 years ago. The program, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is almost always held at noon on the first Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Jondahl has been executive director of the Michigan Prospect for Renewed Citizenship. 2004 (through Jan. 24. 2004). Another interesting comparison. McIntyre said, is the low temperature for Jan. 23 of this year was 9-below zero and on Jan. 25. 2004. the low temperature also was 9-below zero. for Lynn Jondahl a progressive. Lansing-based think tank, since he unsuccessfully ran for governor in 1994. He has taken on a variety of topics in his First Friday pre'-entations. including most notably education funding. As usual, the Feb. 4 program is open to all and attendees arc encouraged to bring their own lunches or purchase light fare at the hall. Tea and coffee will be provided by the host Democatic Party. Local schools concerned, confused by new election law by Martie Westover Staff Writer The new Michigan law that consolidates all elections into four dales each year is causing much confusion and consternation for area schools. The law allows only four elections each year — in February. May. August and November — al township, village and city sites. Most districts, including all in Barry County, have decided to hold annual school elections in May so as not to conflict with tra­ ditional dales of primary, general and village the elections will work. The Hastings School District has finally agreed to sign a two-year arrangement with townships in its district, but only after adding some language, citing more costs for the school. Hastings school officials and townships in the district discussed election consolidation at a recent meeting, when it was learned the townships had "opted in" to hold the elec­ tions. With the townships selecting to hold the elections it means the school district will ulti­ mately have to absorb more in costs. The townships are not required by the new or city elections. Advocates have claimed the law will make things easier for voters and save money. "As it stands right now we’re going to pay for 25 (election) workers.” - Hastings Supt. Chris Cooley However, school officials in the Barry County area don't seem to see it that way. Also under the new election consolidation law. townships and the school district have to come up with a two-year agreement on how I law to hold the school elections. The town­ ships arc considered “opted out” of holding the election unless they "opt in." If the townships had opted out. the school could have consolidated voting precincts down to three, thereby saving on election costs. Precinct size is limited to an area of 2.499 registered voters, which for the Hastings District would mean about six precincts. In past school elections. Hastings voters have cast ballots at the middle school or at See ELECTION, page 3 �Page 2 - Thursday. January 27. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Rutland looks to future with proposed new master plan by Marcie Westover will be issued to eligible persons from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. in room W1-51 in the Cobo Center. The Republican State Convention will be held Feb. 4 and 5. in Grand Rapids at the Amway Grand Hotel. For information, please call Barr)' County Republican Party Secretary Tom Evans . Thornapple Wind Band concert set The Thoraapple Wind Band is gearing up for a new concert at 3 p.m. Sunday. Feb. 20. at Lakewood High School. Rehearsals will be held in the Hastings High School band room from 7 to 9 p.m. on consecutive Thursdays, Jan. 27 and Feb. 3. 10 and 17 The band this winter is under the direction of Keith Closson. Members of the adult ensemble come from as for away as Rockford, but are main­ ly from the Thomapple River area. hence the name. Membership in the ensemble is open to any post-high school age musician who is looking for an opportunity to play and can commit to the rehearsal and performance schedule. Though all instrumentation is welcome, the band is especially needs clarinet and per­ cussion players. A low cost child care program ($l/child) held near the band room, is available to make it easier for musicians with children to attend rehearsals. For more information about how to get involved in the band, or to borrow an instru­ ment if needed, please call Domke (945­ 9181) or Joe LaJoye at 945-9766. Winter Follies set at TK High School The Winter Follies fund-raiser is sched­ uled for 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, in the Thomapple Kellogg High School Auditorium. The purpose of the event is fun and to raise scholarship money for students gradu­ ating this year. TK employees are bringing their serious talent and a bit of comedy to the stage to raise funds for scholarships the Thomapple Kellogg Education Association (TKEA) and the Thomapple Kellogg Education Support Personnel (TKESP) sponsor for graduating seniors each year. The tickets cost $3 each at the door. Baby-sitting class offered Saturday The local chapter of the American Red Cross and the Barry County MSU Extension 4-H program will co-sponsor a baby-sitting class in conjunction with the Hastings Community Education Department Saturdays. Jan. 29. in the Community Room of the Courts and Law Building. The first session was called off last Saturday because of the snowstorm. It will be rescheduled at a later date. There will be a total of eight hours of instruction. Both sessions will be from 9:30 a.m.io 2:30 p m. The class is open to youth ages 11 to 15. Participants will learn how to provide safe care for infants and children with a "hands-on" learning experience that includes feeding, diapering, and dressing of infants, conflict resolution and basic first aid and critical emergency action skills. All who complete the training will receive a Red Cross baby-sitting certification card. The :osl of Ulis class is $25. Tliere is still spots open, and to register, or for more information, call Kathy Walters Surratt al the Barry County MSU Extension office at 269-945-1388. Dinner is benefit for Green Gables Green Gables Haven domestic violence shelter will have its annual fund-raising din­ ner and auction Saturday, Feb. 12. The event will be held at the Middle Villa, w. th a social hour at 6 p.m. and a silent auc­ tion and dinner following. Mimi Gabriel, an advocate for victims and former executive director of Sylvia's Place in Allegan County, will be speaking at the event. Armour Auctioneering will start the live auction at around 8:30 p.m. Photographic Memory will be on site for formal portraits, and proceeds will be donat­ ed to Green Gables. The event is being sponsored by Hastings City Bank. There are a limited number of tickets available. Call Laura Brisboe at 948-0506 for more information!, or to purchase tickets for $40 per person. Tickets also are available for sale at the front desk of Hastings City­ Bank. Contributions for both silent and live auc­ tion items also arc being sought. The shelter opened April 1,2004. and has served more than 120 victims of domestic violence in the last nine months. Folk rock duo to play Saturday The State Grounds Coffee House will present Elizabeth Smith and Jes Price at 8 p.m. Saturday. Jan. 29 The duo will perform finely tuned acoustic folk rock. There is no cover charge, but a one-drink minimum. . Family Fun Night will be Jan. 28 There will be a Family Fun Night at YMCA Camp Algonquin from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday. Jan. 28. There will be ice skating and tower climb­ ing (weather permitting), s’more making, hot chocolate, games and a bonfire provid­ ing warmth. Crafts are an additional 75 cents. This event is free to the public. Trail Association to meet Feb. 24 The nexj Thomapple Trail Association meeting is scheduled for Thursday. Feb. 24, at a new location. Charlton Park. The agenda will include an update on rhe new brochure, upcoming events and projects on the Paul Henry Trail. This will also include a discussion of the new subcommit­ tee working with the Barry County Parks and Recreation Committee to develop the trail south of Hastings. Information about die Paul Henry Trail and the Thomapple Trail Association is now available on line at thomappletrail.com or at thomappletrail.org. Information on the website includes a mup. information about the history, a mem­ bership application and trail activities. There also arc Enks to other bicycling trails and organizations in Michigan. Staff Writer Residents of Rutland Township were invit­ ed to pros ide express their opinions at a hear­ ing Jan. 19 on the township’s master plan. I he Planning Commission, after the hear­ ing was completed, approved the recommen­ dation that the master plan to go before the Rutland Township Board for final considera­ tion. Zoning Administrator Jan McKeough told the Planning Commission “(I) appreciate all the work you have put into this." I he Planning Commission had been work­ ing on the master plan since 2001. with the help of Williams and Works, consultants and engineers. Lukas Hill, a planner with Williams and Works, gave a presentation Jan. 19 on the process and thought of ‘Creating the New Master Plan." The process began with a community opin­ ion survey that gave residents a chance to tell how they feel about land use. Hill said the survey also gave the township insight about the residents who live there. The next area was a community profile report that was a “snapshot" of the township now. "(This is) a foundation to know where the community is at this time." he said. A futunng workshop then was developed to allow residents to provide some input and "build consensus." Goal setting was the next step that looked at establishing general goals and clear objects •for positive development. Hill said at this point they look at "What are we going to do to achieve that goal (for the community).’’ Then looking al future land use and creat­ ing supporting test for it was the next goal. The Planning Commission members had to examine what they wanted to see in the future of the township in 20 years. Implementation of strategies is when they made a list of recommended action to work to get the master plan in action. Hill broke down the master plan into seven chapters. 11k* first chapter looked at "Natural and Cultural Features." This includes lakes, soils, wetlands, ground and surface water and wildlife. Working on the first chapter provided a lot of information because the commission used base maps. Chapter two looked at “Populations" and projections of growth in the community. "Housing and Economic Development” is the outline of chapter three and it “Illustrates growth in terms of new' housing and types of housing available: depicts the major employ­ ers of the Township." Examining "Land Use and Development Patterns" locked at tne 'analysis. "What is land being used for now?" The fourth chap­ ter noted that 70 percent of private land in Rutland Tow nship is agricultural and residen­ tial. The fifth chapter Hill outlined depicted “Communitv Facilities and Services." These areas include the airport and the Barry Expo Center, site of the county fair. “Transportation and Public Utilities" were the focus of chapter six and it “Illustrates the Lukas Hill, a planner with Williams and Works, gave a presentation at the Rutland Township Planning Commission on ihe process of “Creating the New Master Plan. current condition of existing roadways, public transit, trains and the airport; discusses avail­ able utilities and relationships to ground and surface water." The nine "Goals and Objectives" of the last chapter include topics: natural features, hous­ ing and neighborhoods, economic develop­ ment. managed growth and opportunities, community facilities and utilities, regional cooperation and governance, recreation, open space and farmland preservation, and trans­ portation. The future land use plan outlines many unique descriptions including: • Agricultural/Open Space Preservation: “Designed to allow limited residential devel­ opment while emphasizing the protection of farmland and open space areas." • Country Residential: “Recognizes small­ er, generally nonagricultural parcels; allows development flexibility with an emphasis on the protection of significant natural features; medium density residential; identifies areas suitable for higher density residential devel­ opment and contemplates the possible avail­ ability of sewer services in the future." • High Density Residential: “Recognizes existing small lot development including areas around Algonquin Lake and allows high density development in areas likely to be served by scw?r in the future." • Manufactured Home Community: "Provides an area for a dense manufactured home community." • Mixed Use Area: “May allow a mix of high density residential, commercial and industrial uses; emphasizes on quality and compatible land uses which will likely be dependent on sewer services; creation of a unique area that supports the entire region and protects natural features; development will be designed to preserve the integrity of the exist­ ing road corridors.” • Light Industrial: “Provides for light industrial applications that will be compatible ‘Walk for Warmth’ slated for Feb. 26 The 20th annual Walk for Warmth is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 26, in Hastings. The Couinrunity Action Agency (CAA) of South Central Michigan sponsors the annual fund-raiser to help low-income, elderly, and disabled residents with home heating emergencies. IjlM year the 19th annual Walk for Warmth raised more than $70,000 and helped almost 815 families stay warm during the winter. This year’s walk aims to raise $80,000 and help more than 900 families. Area residents are being asked to coliect pledges and join the walk Feb. 26 at seven locations throughout Barry, Branch, Calhoun, and St. Joseph counties. The three-mile outdoor walk-a-thons raise awareness of the need for fuel assistance and help turn warm hearts into warm homes. Pledge sheets are now available at local CAA office or at many area businesses The walk in Hastings will start at the* Free Methodist Church. 301 E. State Road. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to sell, rent, buy, hire, find work, etc. Call... 269-945-9554 with the surrounding land uses." • Lake Commercial * Designed to provide very limited commercial uses directly associ­ ated to lake activity. • Airport Commercial/Light Industrial: “Intended to provide a mix of compatible commercial and light industrial development related .o airport activities; development must be harmonious with Che existing surround land uses." • Institutional/Public: This designation is meant to consider the future development of the airport. Kellogg Community College, and the Expo Center/Fairgrounds." • Parks/Recreation/Camps: “Recognizes existing open space activities that benefit the township as the whole community." • Waterway Protection: “Recognizes the importance of protecting waterways in the township and purposes buffers along shore­ lines." • Scenic Road Areas: “Identifies scenic roads in the township which are considered attributes to the rural character of the town­ ship." Hill noted the Thomapple River is the “jewel" of the community and tJuxt through the plans arc working to protect it. After the presentation, the pubi c had the opportunity to voice some questions or com­ ments. One resident wanted the Planning Commission to keep the owners’ property rights in mind. Larry Haywood responded. “We're all very concerned about that... (we) want to maxi­ mize the rights of the individual and also pro­ tect the rights of the community." In a previous interview Thomas Funke, res­ ident manager of the Michigan Audubon Otis Sanctuary, noted. “...I was very pleased with this document (master plan), as it is very pro­ gressive and very cirar what our values are in the township recognizing the value of the nat­ ural features, open space and farms." Those in attendance also had the opportu­ nity to look at the implementation strategies to carry out the master plan objectives includ­ ing: • “Review and revise the zoning ordinances to ensure consistency." • “Inventory key natural features, parks and open spaces." • "Explore the feasibility of PDR (purchase of development rights) and TDR (transfer of development rights) programs." • “Review the subdivision and site condo ordinance." • "Improve understanding of growth man­ agement." • "Develop a utility ordinance." • "Develop a forum to coordinate with neighboring jurisdictions." • “Develop a new access management overlay ordinance." • “Conduct a viewshed analysis." • “Conduct a feasibility study that explores a sewer facility alternative for the Algonquin Lake area." The proposed master plan now will go before the Rutland Township Board, where the public can still voice concerns or ques­ tions. Child care workshop series confines Feb. 8 Ceiling caves in at Nashville Community Center of Hope Volunteers found a mess Tuesday morning when they amved at the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope (MVCCOH) in Nashville to prepare for the weekly food distribution of the Maple Valley Community Pantry Shelf. Water was pouring into the basement, narrowly missing shelves stocked with, food for distribution through the Maple Valley Pantry Shelf Upstairs there was standing water on the floor near the rear entrance and the drop-ceiling in the northwest comer of the building had col­ lapsed The damage was determined to be caused by excessive snow and water that had accumulated on the roof when a heating element that had been installed on the roof to prevent the build up of ice and snow became disconected. The weekly food distribution which is held at the community center on Tuesday morning went on as planned while in the front of the building while volunteers were in the back assessing and repairing the damage (Photo by Sandra Ponsetto) Dr. Dawn Rosser from Hastings Pediatrics will be guest speaker for the next program Tuesday evening. Feb. 8. in the Better Kid Care Child Care Provider workshop series. The session will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Pennock Conference Center, located on the west side of Pennock Hospital. 1009 W. Green St.. Hastings. The topic will be “Children’s Health in Child Care-Childhood Diseases." Those attending will have a chance to: • Learn about safety and injury protection. • Lcam how to prevent the spread of infec­ tious diseases. • Develop a health policy for child care programs. • Determine the times whc.i children should be excluded from a child care pro­ gram. For more information contact Laura Anderson. MSU Cooperative Extension. 206 W. Court St.. (269) 945-1388. This workshop counts towards continuing education hours and CEUs can be obtained. Please register for the workshop in case of cancellations. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 27. 2005 - Page 3 ELECTION, continued from page 1 Pleasantview Elementary. With the new regu­ lations. the district could have had all three precincts at the middle school in Hastings. But since the townships have decided to hold the elections, the school system will increase costs to pay for 8.5 precincts. The Hastings school district with have vot­ ers in part of 18 precincts and even in Calhoun County, meaning it wi’l have to pay for its percentage of voters at each precinct, including: • Assyria Township.. 18 of the precinct. • Baltimore Township. .94 of the precinct. • Carlton Township. .46 of the precinct. • Castieton Township.. 11 of tne precinct. • City of Hastings, there will be four precincts. • Hastings Township. .99 of the precinct. • Hope Township. .27 of the precinct. • Irving Township. .22 of the precinct. • Johnstown Township. .34 of the precinct. • Maple Grove. .12 of the precinct. • Rutland Township. .79 of the precinct. • Woodland Township. .01 of the precinct. • Bedford Township. .04 of the precinct. At least three election workers are required to be present at each precinct during the vote. “As it stands right now we're going to pay for 25 workers." Hastings Superintendent Christopher Cooley said. Cooley said it's unfortunate that after the third year of funding cuts from the stale, the schools are forced by the new law to spend more money on elections. The increase in money spent on the elections could have gone toward necessities like textbooks, he said. Cooley noted the increased cost will be four times greater than the last time optical scan was used in voting. The superintendent said the feeling of the district is that the process was not done in the right order, as there should have been more communication and discussion between the townships and the schools and what the new election consolidation would mean for both parties. Why townships decided to hold the elec­ tions when they may nut be having their own and have not been involved in the past is a question. Cooley said with the townships "opting in.” it was a domino effect. As one township came in. others followed. If a township did not join in and others did. then their voters would be sent elsewhere, causing confusion. Those who oppose the election consolida­ tion claim the new legislation will not truly address the problem of low voter turnout. Cooley said most people who regularly vole in school and national elections already know where to go. but now moving the school election sites may actually cause con­ fusion. School board elections for the Hastings Area School System will be held on May 3. For school board elections in May. the fil­ ing date deadline is Feb. 8 al the county­ clerk's office. Candidates need to have turned in a nominating petition or pay a $100 fee to run. "The way the law is set, the county clerk is in charge of running school elections.” Cooley said. On the Hastings School Board of Education. Scott Hodges' seat is up for elec­ tion and he is planning to run again. After the first election is held under the new system, school officials plan to meet with the tow nships and continue discussions. Barry County Plan Commission takes up issues of enforcement by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Enforcement issues were primary on the agenda at Monday evening's meeting of the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission. Jim McMaus. director, planning and devel­ opment. opened the meeting by pulling the Hickory Point project, tabled last month, from the agenda. He explained that the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality had not yet completed its review of a lake in the development, hence the commission did not have the information needed to make a deci­ sion. The first request for a special use permit for temporary supplemental housing in an agri­ cultural zoning district was made by Lois and Cecil Cowles, 4635 Lacey Road. Johnstown Township. An accessory building had been converted for use as supplemental housing primarily for family caregivers. McManus said this was an unusual request and had been approved by the health depart­ ment. It was his understanding that once the housing was no longer needed, the facility would be converted back to an accessory building. Commissioner Bill Stough questioned. "Enforcement?" McManus explained that a review by the enforcement officer. David Tonkin, had revealed the need for a special use permit. Commissioner Mick Barney wondered. "Is there a time limit? Is this going to set a prece­ dent?" McManus responded. "There is no time limit. It can remain as long as needed but must be converted back io an accessory build­ ing once it is no longer needed. Treating it as a family issue does not set a precedent." Commissioner Mike Caliton asked. "How big is the building?" Cecil Cowles answered. "Twenty-four by thirty feet." Stough moved approval of the special use permit, Barney supported, and the motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. An animal hide business operated at his residence by Mike Hughes. 8500 Bivens Road. Maple Grove Township, was the sub­ ject of a letter of complaint to McManus' office. The letter raised questions about the disposal of brine from the processing and pos­ sible contamination of groundwater, disposal of any animal flesh involved in the process, and contamination from chemicals used. Hughes has requested a special use permit for a home occupation (animal hide process­ ing) in the agricultural zoning district. He said he had been completely unaware of the need for a special land use permit from the county since he had the requisite licenses and approval from the state and the department of health. Hughes described the way he processes the hides. He purchases 100 hides a week from a company in Grand Rapids; the hides are picked up on a Tuesday and returned on Friday of the same week. "No hide stays there longer than four days." he said. The hides are processed in a building used specifically for that purpose and are treated only with ordinary table salt. Fluid from the hides drains into a trench and then is pumped into a bolding tank. Periodically the holding tank contents arc pumped into a mobile stor­ age tank outside the building and transported to Grand Rapids for disposal in an approved manner. Hughes stressed there is no contamination of groundwater by chemicals. "I buy 50 pound bags of table salt. I don't want salt in my water." he commented. McManus explained that there were a num­ ber of problems with the application. The first is how to classify it. Hughes' operation can't be classified as a home occupation because he buys the hides — and that makes it a commercial operation. It cannot be classified as a farming operation because his property is only 11 to 12 acres and the farming classification specifies a min­ imum of 20 acres. Hughes observed his business was "no dif­ ferent from a farmer growing soy beans rather than com." Callton asked. "Is there a flesh removal process?" Serenity before the storm... The placid waters of Cedar Creek, by Cloverdale Road in Baltimore Township, reflect a snippet of sunshine as the clouds loom closer on a recent wintry da/. This serene scene is located on Pierce Cedai Creek Institute property. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) "No." answered Hughes. "Drying." asked Planning Commission Chairman Clyde Morgan. "No." said Hughes. Morgan continued. "Biving hides makes a commercial business. How many hides would you expect to handle?" Hughes replied. "Two hundred hides a week." Callton moved to approve a special use permit for an animal hide business, not to exceed 200 hides a week. Stough supported the motion and approval was unanimous on a roll call vote. In the last action of the evening. Morgan apologized to Dennis Thiss because the com­ mission could not take action on his site plan because there was not a quorum to deal with the issue. Because Morgan is also a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Thiss request involved a zoning variance; Morgan had voted on the request when the ZBA grant­ ed the variance at its Nov. 9. 2004 meeting. Hence, he could not vote on the issue as a member of the Planning Commission and had to recuse himself. Though four commission­ ers were physically present, only three could vote, therefore there was no quorum of the Rep. Newell named vice chair of Health Policy Committee State Rep. Gary Newell has been appoint­ ed vice chair of the House Health Policy Committee for the 2005-06 legislative ses­ sion. "Public health and safety have long been my biggest priorities." said Newell. RSaranac. "My yea's with the Michigan State Police gave me insight into what the state does well and what the state doesn't do well regarding trauma care, emergency prepared­ ness and emergency response. As vice chair of the Health Policy Commitlee, I'll continue working for Michigan's families to ensure they get the best, most receptive health care system in the nation." Prior to serving in the Legislature, Newell served for 26 years with the Michigan State Police, the most recent stint as commander of the post in Hastings. Newell was also named to the Agriculture, lax Policy and Judiciary committees. The House Judiciary Committee combines the former Judiciary and Criminal Justice com­ seven-member commission. Morgan indicated to Thiss that his site plan would be at the top of the agenda at the board's next meeting Feb. 28. ve tries ZJaflentine Jetties Compose Your Own Message Below Hastings Banner Compose your own Valentine message—it's easy to do!! 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I don't know how Fred has voted for the last 20 years, but I have a feeling from read­ ing his latest editorial (Banner, Jan. 20) he's pulled the Republican lever more often than for Democrats. Now that we’ve gotten the discussion heading in the right direction, the fact is, all those so-called 34 "tax cut" that were sup­ posed to create jobs in Michigan, essentially did not work as we were told by the Republican governor (John Engler) and his Republican legislature. It's time for them to give it back. Remember, taxes are not your money, but the dues you pay in order to be a member of a civilized society in this great country. The Republicans have used tax issues to play on people's ignorance and fears and to avoid paying for their debts. This is not Gov. Jennifer Granholm's prob­ lem. Remember in this state the governor and the legislature have to balance the budget with the money they hive. All revenue bills start in the Michigan House of Representatives. If and when the people of Michigan finally get fed up with great shift in wealth because of the deceptive policies of the Republican Party and want to make some overdue changes, they will have to change the balance of power in our State Legislature. I’m all for being as efficient as possible, but where is the bottom line, as in "pay the bills?" Why is it that people constantly demand pay increases and prices continue to go up, but talk of raising taxes to meet these rising costs causes people to go nuts? Where is the sense of fairness? Heavens to Betsy, if we raise the stale income tax a few tenths of a percent, how will we ever be able to afford that home in Petoskey, the home Colorado and the $200,000 motor home. Come on. wake up and look around. Those two state senators who voted for the temporary state income tax increase back in 1983 under Gov. Jim Blanchard and then lost their jobs in a recall election to some stingy Republicans are the real heroes. These are the kind of courageous people we need now Doug Anderson. Delton Call supervisor, not twp. clerk To the editor: My purpose in writing this letter is to ask for a correction be made to an article that appeared in the Jan. 20 Hastings Banner. The article was about a typo error leading to residents in the Eaton Intermediate School District (EISD) receiving a tax bill for addi­ tional taxes to correct this error. The article was correct, except that the typo error was made by me. and for more information, the call should be made to the Township Supervisor at the Castleton Township Hall, (517) 852-9479 instead of the village clerk. I hope this correction can be made in the next publication. Justin W. Cooley. Supervisor. Castleton Township Backing senior class party may save a life To the editor: Our state, local community and especially our schools have faced many budget cuts. As groups such as athletics, music programs and other private organizations struggle with shortfalls, we all are faced with a barrage of fund-raising. Each organization benefits from raising funds, if not just to make up losses from these many cuts. As co-chairs of the Parents of Hastings High School Senior Party (PHHSSP), we face a school year filled with fund-raising in an effort to provide our senior class a memorable after-graduation party. As parents, we have to admit to looking forward to spending the evening with our graduating class, perhaps a last-ditch parent "separation anxiety," not Marriage Xipensesr Randy Mark Schmidt, Middleville and Trang Nu Huyen Ton. Grand Rapids. Chris Lee Grummet, Middleville and Angela Lineen Spidle. Middleville. Justin Whitney Walkowiak. Plainwell and Mary Ellen June Strickland. Saginaw. James Craig DeYoung. Wayland and Janice Kay Geiger. Wayland. Michael Eugene O’Cull. Grand Rapids, and Sharon Marie Pigman. Hastings. Doyal Dean Morgan Sr., Plainwell and Patti Jean Raymond. Plainwell. ready to "let go" just yet. However, we know this party has a bigger mission than that. If you check the MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) web site (www.madd.org), there are heart wrenching victims’ stories, statistics, facts about under-age drinking and more. One particularly meaningful set of sta­ tistics shows weekend by weekend prom/graduation alcohol related fatalities for the year 2000. The weekends closest to our upcoming graduation weekend showed these facts: May 19 to May 21. 2000, Friday through Sunday, there were 234 total fatalities, 142 of them alcohol-related. From June 2-4 there were 240 total traffic fatalities, 138 of them alco­ hol-related. We as a community have experienced the loss of many teens throughout the years for a variety of reasons. Those losses are devastat­ ing, and reach out and affect more than just the families. This graduation party keeps our teens together, in one safe place, providing peace of mind for parents, as well as our com­ munity. So, please consider supporting this endeav­ or. You can purchase cookie dough from a senior parent, support us at the home basket­ ball games, have chocolate decadence for dessert duringf March at the County Seat, purchase flowers for snowball or prom at Hastings Flower Shop, or even give a straightforward donation. If you have already supported our senior class for this event, thank you. You just may have given the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration one less statistic to 13 what I pledged to defend. my letter last month that 1 did not write. sions. but that is the way people have chosen 1 do not think war is the way to make deci­ 1 was responding to a previous letter from to make them, which makes military history Justine McLean, titled "What is war good for? Absolutely nothing.” an essentia] part of our history. I still say there are things worth fighting for. In the case of John Kerry winning the stole I did not try to glorify war. I only said things were decided by war. of Michigan, he did not win by my vote. I listed a few things that 1 thought were Robert Johnson, Hickory Corners worth fighting for. Robert E. Lee said. "It is good that war is so terrible. Lest we grow fond of it" 1 think we have grown fond of it in spite of how ter­ rible it is. Unlike John Kerry. 1 did not support going to war with Iraq. Unlike John Kerry, I support our fighting men where ever they are sent. Too many people like to criticize o».r fight­ ing men for what they do that is wrong. The thing I fiiul wrong with the prisoner abuse scandal is the low ranking soldiers are used as scrapegoats. The higher ranking personnel are not held accountable. In spite of their bad deeds, our fighting men are the world's best. During the Vietnam War. I saw how dis­ graceful our fighting men were treated in an unpopular war. The only thing they had to do with the war. was their country sent them to fight. If we disagree with a war, why take it out on our fighting men? I use "fighting men." because they pledged to fight to defend the constitution, when they entered the serv­ ice. The constitution contains the rights that guarantees our freedom. They are in effect, "freedom fighters." a cause » think is worth­ while. 1 made the pledge in 1956 and it did not Prosecutor’s office has odor To the editor: I am taking this opportunity to express my thanks for those who have started some longneeded changes in the Barry County political arena. Along this line I have noticed an aroma in the atmosphere, even though I am 1.200 miles in the opposite direction of the prevail­ ing jet stream. I lived the first 50 years of my life more than less in and around Hastings and am now in no-mans-land, now refered to as "The Oklahoma Panhandle." Now for the second reason for this letter, that being the ongoing saga of the Barry County Prosecuter’s office. As the locals here would describe it, "That stinks to high heaven!" I for one hope that those who have started making the changes will put this on their agenda, and a just and ethical solution can be resolved for all concerned. James M Partridge Sr., Oklahoma, formerly of Hastings Misty Davis The Barry County Prosecuting AS&iney’* office has hired Misty M Davis to fill the position of assistant prosecuting attorney. Davis graduated with a bachelor of arts with honors from Michigan State University in 1998, graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law Schoc. and was admitted to the bar in 2002. She served a clerkship with the Honorable Calvin E. Osurhavcn of the Circuit Court in Eaton Coumy in 2002 and 2003, and in an internship with the Eaton exclude the second amendment. I think the County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. She Don’t let democracy rain our republic also had a practice with South Central Michigan Legal Services in Battle Creek, To the editor: brainwashing our youth that democracy is where she had the responsibility for the eld­ What is happening to our basic constitu­ wonderful. Do what you want and look out, erly community outreach programs, in addi­ tion? Has America forgotten the main con­ this nation will destroy itself. This country is tion to her daily cases. cepts that made her unique with a strong not a democracy, but a republic trying to be moral core? free. We honore the flag of the United States, As Benjamin Franklin once said, "America was created as a representative constitutional forefathers wrote it with great understanding republic — one with checks and balances of freedom and accountability to God. and not built in. with a constitution, with a federal the government. Everyone is accountable to government of limited power, a system in God. whether a believer or an atheist. Our which the individual's inalienable rights were money system says "In God We Trust." recognized and protected, a representative Our governmental (public) schools are She most recently was employed with a law firm in St. Johns (Mich.). but our constitution is the real McCoy. Our Davis assumed her responsibilities on Monday, Jan. 24. Lent season begins Wednesday, Feb. 9 form of government." by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The government has taxed us to the point that both parents in the family have to work to Churches across the area will begin the survive We have Iqst the basic foundation of observance of Lent with Ash Wednesday our forefathers — the family. The family services on Wednesday. Feb. 9. structure is now controlled by the govern­ ment. To the editor: The Hastings Board of Education and Superintendent Chris Cooley should be con­ gratulated on making the pool more available to the senior citizens of Hastings with the new pool schedule announced this week. I would like to encourage all the seniors of Hastings to really consider using the pool, if not for swimming but for walking exercise and realize the health benefits that can be For anyone who has feet, knee or hip ail­ ments, I believe, any physician would advise us seniors that pool activities arc excellent activities to get exercise. As a diabetic, I can lower my blood sugar by 10 to 15 percent with just 45 minutes of exercise. Because of buoyancy there is little pressure on a person’s feet and knees. Should you need it, they have a lift to get a If anyone has any question about the pool, feel free to contact me for answers as one Sheri Willard and Michelle Williams, Hastings papers will include on a space available pray to God for better answers. Maybe a basis a listing of events during this season. in understanding the U.S. This will include Palm Sunday and Easter This great country is letting democracy events. Churches can be included in the cata­ destroy freedom. Think about our children, be logue of events by sending a listing includ­ course Constitution. proud of them, be proud of our constitution ing the type of event, time, date and loca­ and be accountable to our Superior (not the tion to patricia@j-adgraphics.com . government). Believe in the constitution, live The same information can be sent as a fax message to 945-5192. Please include We have a great foundation to be a great nation in the constitution. If you don’t believe "Attention Patricia” on the cover sheet. Information can be mailed to J-Ad in it, leave this nation. Let's all say we live in Graphics. a free republic. A good foundation starts at the Hastings. Mi. 49058. Include “Attention bottom and works up. Patricia” on the envelope. 1351 N. M-43 Highway. You were bom into a family and that was The deadline is Tuesday by noon for The your start. The family should not be divided Banner and Thursday by noon for the by our government Reminder and community newspapers. The government is more worried about the eggs of the bald eagle than the future of the person In and out of the pool. As J-Ad Graphics has done in the past the Banner. Reminder and community I don’t know the answer, but I hope and by it, be proud of it achieved from the water activity. who uses it. report. second amendment is not about gun and gun control, it is about our freedom and that is Hastings Banner "War history is about con­ flict resolution failures" was reading a lot into Churches should include a daytime tele­ phone number on the listing. children of the country. Put our trust into the This column will be printed on a space constitution, and the family will be stronger. available basis until the Tuesday and May God help you on that journey. Thursday before Easter. Theodore F. Bustance, Hastings George E. Lietz. Any church who would like information Hastings about the cost of advertising for any of their events may call J-Ad Graphics at (269) 945-9554. Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. How to cope with snowstorm? Hahins. More than a foot of snow fell in the area last Friday into Saturday, which canceled lots of local events. Roads were snow covered and icy with people being encouraged not to drive. How did you cope with this onslaught of winter? Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 PMahub) Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone’ (269) 945-9554 jonn jacoos rraoanc jacoos PramJant Vce Prwtlara Steven Jacoba Seaataryrtrtaaurar • NEWSROOM• David T. Young (Etftor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Fran Faverman George Ruder, Hastings: Clara Ainslie, Delton: Sandra Ponsetto Kelly Ltoyd Marcte Westover Heather Reed Robert Traufter. Middleville: Julie Kaboos, Middleville: Mariann Hammond. Hastings: • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • “I’m from the White Mountains in Arizona and I just walked through the snow on Saturday. I’m used to this kind of weath­ er." "We had a birthday party on Saturday. My son got his wish and was able to have a sledding part "I stayed in and cro­ cheted and baked cook­ ies." Scott Ommen Rose Heaton CtoMfted ad* accepted Monday through Friday. 8 00 am. to 530 p.nt "I stayed inside and kept warm. I used the computer and even watched a little televi­ sion." “I’ve just moved from Tucson and I stayed inside and watched sports on tel­ evision all day. I'm not used to weather this cold." “I did lots of baking. • cookies, breads and bis­ cuits. It was lots of fun." Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs SuMcnpWX, ItaW,: S2S p« n Bery Court, $27 par year m adpmrtg counties $29 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to P.O. Bor B Hastings Ml 49058-0602 Second Oaas Postage Pato at Hast-ngs. Mt 49058 �The Hwangs Banner - Thursday. January 27. 2005 - Page 5 New state election law a looming train wreck We have lost local control of our schools to the state. This painful realization may be little or no surprise to some and it may be greeted by yawns from others, but the evidence is mounting that the state has asserted virtually all control over education in a slow but steady course over the last 25 years. The latest example of this awful truth is this new law that limits the number of elections to four each year. At first glance, it looks like a reasonable piece of legislation, uniformly consolidating elections to specific times of the year and getting rid of the need for the endless parade of special elections in which few bothered to even show up at the polls. I noted here last June that annual school elections had for too long attracted poor voter turnouts and that something needed to be done. I thought at first this new law would be a better and refreshing approach. Perhaps I was mistaken. Since the law was passed, all school districts in Barry County wisely have chosen May for school board elections and any other issues, such as a Headlee rollback or renewal of the tax on business­ law, there will be voting done in Rutland, Hastings, Carlton. Baltimore. Hope, Johnstown and a few other neighboring townships. All 16 township halls will have to be open as polling places for that school election day in May. as will every township hall, village hall and city hall in all 83 counties in this state. Having more election sites means the election will cost more money than what it did when they were held only at the school district sites. These days the state, in its dire financial circumstances, cannot affern to spend more money on elections than it did before. Limiting the number of elections each year seemed to be a good idea at first, but I think we may have missed the fine print We’ve been told the schools will have four chances a year to have bond elec­ tions. but it isn’t very practical to have any such votes during pri­ mary, general or village elections that are guaranteed to be held at least every two years. Loading up the ballot is not good for democ­ racy and not good for schools because voters can get overwhelmed by having to make too many important decisions in just a few moments on just one day. Connect terror, vehicle registration fee To the editor: A historical note is the fact that the explo­ sive mixture used in the Murrah Federal Building bombing in Oklahoma City, in 1995 was originally prepared and tested in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This is brought to mind by two more recent van-bomb incidents, one in Lansing, targeting the U.S. vice-president, and the other in Washington, D.C. targeting the White House. Both involved Michigan residents and Michigan-registered vans. A radio talk show host, following an alter­ cation at a basketball game, referred to Detroit as “New Fallujah." The fact that the area west and north of “New Fallujah” seems to be a source of van-bombs and van-bombers seems to confirm the epithet. I observe that these “Forces of Darkness" i the term used by an Iraqi leader to describe terrorists) are not the same ones that afflict the people of Isirjn. However, I cannot total­ ly overlook a possible link to tyranny, inas­ much as Michigan has raised taxes on ciga­ rettes, business and trade licenses, motor vehicles registration feesjncluding a finan­ cial penalty on people who balance their mea­ ger budgets by delaying vehicle re-registra­ tion for a month or two. Every one of these inflicts maximum hardship on those with lim­ ited income who are struggling to remain pro­ ductive. Inasmuch as the re-registration delays are motivated by economic hardship, all the penalty does is delay the time between the registration expiration and the renewal, as the economically-disadvantaged person has to attempt to set aside enough income, to cover the penalty, as well as the renewal. An analogy is, if one is beating a poor per­ son with a wet towel to extort a hundred dol­ lars which the person does not have, it will not help to use a two-by-four instead of the towel. While the crunch of breaking bones may have a certain appeal to those with a blue-state, liberal-sadist mentality, it will not generate the hundred dollars. President Bush, in his inauguration speech, mentioned the relationship between tyranny and terrorism, and the relationship between liberty and tranquility. Is it possible that Michigan’s ever-increasing extortion may be generating an ever-increasing number of bomb-fearing dissidents? ’ Television news reports said ibc pre-inau­ guration man-bomb inckKit was perpetrated by the father-in-law of a man whose inopera­ tive motor vehicle was unable to transport him to an immigraion ■rourt hearing. As a result, the man 'a in jail awaiting deportation. The man migh better have spent his automo­ tive maintenance budget on repairs and main­ tenance instead of extortionate registration fees, but he did not have the liberty in Michigan to make the choice. Frederick G. Schantz Hastings County Board misled us on spending taxes To the editor: I attended the recent truth in taxation meet­ ing and asked the Barry County Board of Commissioners not to raise taxes to the max­ imum rate allowed by law. Commissioners told me that if they did not raised the taxes then they would have to make more cuts in programs. At the next meeting commissioners found $100,000 in the contingency fund that they es and industries. It’s a good idea to have sclioo! elections at the same time to help all people in the area be better aware of them. But this new Liw requires all school board candidates to file with their county clerk instead of with local school administration. And this new law requires the elections to be held in the same places as where they would vote in primary and general elections, at their township, village or city lulls. These two developments very clearly shift the task of overseeing elections from the schools to the counties and townships. Furthermore, insisting that people vote where they usually do in primary and general elections not only creates a great deal of confu­ sion, but also costs extra money. School districts do not have the same boundaries as townships and counties. Let’s look at Yankee Springs Township, for example, which includes four school districts. Martin. Wayland, Thomapple Kellogg and Delton. This means four different ballots would have to be print­ ed for those who show up at the Yankee Springs Township Hall. Some voters who live in another county, whether it’s Kent, Allegan, Kalamazoo, Eaton cr Ionia, yet still live in a school district associated with Barry County, will have to deal with a lot of confu­ sion, too. They’ll have to vote in the township in which they live rather than at the school their children attend, and they’ll have to tell beleaguered election workers just what school district they live in. Turning school elections over to the state through counties and townships doesn’t seem to be such a hot idea after all. And this is not to mention the added costs. In days gone by, a Hastings annual school election has taken place at just two locations, at the middle school and at Pleasantview Elementary. Under the new Let your It appears to me that our State Legislature came up with a good idea and found a way to mess it up because of a subtle power grab, its need to gain further control of local education. Proposal A. passed 10 years ago. was a seemingly solid idea to more equitably fund public schools, but with it came the negative baggage of making the schools almost entirely dependent on the state for funding. When Michigan’s economy went into the tank a few years ago and with a popular lower income tax rate, the state since then has been unable to meet these financial obligations to public education. Local school district voters now ouly have the power to have elect their board of education members and approve or reject bond mill­ ages for building projects. Perhaps soon those powers will be reduced or taken away. too. The state already moved in to run the Detroit schools with a state-appointed board, so it’s not without at $15,000 value. Road Commissioner Don precedent. I think Barry County voters should call or write their local legisla­ tors in Lansing and ask them why they spend so much tme on issues that don’t really matter, why they find ways to make a bad situation worse and why they don’t have the guts to do the right thing, even it means making a potentially unpopular decision. I think Barry County voters should bold their lawmakers account­ able for what they have done, and even more important, what they have not had the courage to do. - Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Write Us A Letter here are the rules: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a~ few conditions that must be met before they will be published The requirements are: - All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of resi­ dence. 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At first I was told that they were trading for gre vel to come out of Chariton Park property Wilicutt. at the Assyria Township meeting, said the roads were in good shape, so they would have the road crew do the site work at Charlton Park. At this time they were at over $50,000 for the work and they will do more work in titt spring. He said they were working on the erimates but that Chariton Park will not get a bill. I have asked for a copy of the estimrte. but have not received it I would like to know how this work will he paid for and will the money come out of P.A. 51.1 think I was misled. January Road Commission meeting. Now I guess the roads are in bed shape. The Road Commission would tike the townships to help pay for road repair with money that comes back to the townships from property tax money. Maybe if they were not misleading us and not spending their gas tax money on Charlton Park, they could fix the roads. I would like for our county commissioners to mislead us less. 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The credit union was founded in October 1955 by eight blue collar work­ ers of the White Products Corporation (known today as Bradford White Corp ). The credit union now provides service to all Bradford White employees and their families. Once in the new building, the credit union will have expanded hours and will be open Monday through Friday. There will be four teller stations plus a drive through and a separate loan area to pro­ vide privacy for the members. Credit union manager Rhonda Campbell says. “I invite everyone to visit our website(www.whtteproductsci.org <«tttp://w ww.whiteproductscu.org). where there is a link to construction updates." The mission statement of the organiza­ tion is “White Products Employees Federal Credit Union is a friendly, mem­ ber owned and operated credit union that was founded in 1955 under the philoso­ phy of 'People Helping People’." Campbell says, "We have continued that focus and. as a result, strive to pro­ vide the best service and rates to help our members achieve their personal financial goals while maintaining the security of their funds." She says, "We are very excited about this opportunity that we have to exnand and grow to better service our members. We are looking forward to improving our current services, as well as having the ability to add on additional services." The grand opening of the new building will be celebrated and Campbell is already making plans for the 50th anniversary of the credit union. 1 �Pag* 6 - Thunday. January 27,2006 - The Haalnge Banner Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings. Barry County Huldey A. “Peggy" Corkins and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths attended Lakeview Schools. In June of 1942 she married Mr. Gilbert J. Corkins in Battle Creek. ShotLy after the couple was married. Gilbert took a job with EW Bliss in Hastings. The couple relocated to the Nashville area where they raised their 269-945-3252 Hastings, MI 49058 family Peggy worked as a denial assistant at Dr. Morris Brown's dentist office in Nashville for over 10 years retiring in 1973. She also worked at Kellogg in Battle Creek, and Worship Together... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 L*ccy Road. Dowling. MI 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 un.; Sunday School HO urn.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 pjn.; Bible Study <8 Prayer Tune Wednesday nifhti 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell. Pastor SatMday Muss 430 p.m.; Sunday Manna 1:30 un. and IIDO a.m.; Coafesaioo Saturday 3:304:15 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 Wert Sue Rood. Hump. Mkh. W. Clayton Gasmen. Pastor Sunday School 930 a.m.; classes for all aft* Morning Wonhip IODO a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6.00 p.m. Wednesday adivdies 700 p.m. ar. Rainbows or J J. BMe Quiz «n 2 through 7 or firrt grade). Kids Club or Junior BMe quiz (ages 8-12): Youth Minirtrie* or Teen BMe Quiz (ages 13-19); Adak BMe Study-No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNTIED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 945­ 2654 Wonhip Service*: Sunday. 10.30 a.m.; Sunday School. 9:30 EMMANUIL KTOCOFAL CHURCH “ Mbnfer CWv* efthe Rbrid-Mde .tegficw Ciwsiiui,- 315 W. Center St (corner of S. Broadway nd W. Center St). Church Office (616) 945-3014. The Rev. ft. Charin P McCabe m. Rector! Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 un. and 10 a.m. Children * Chapel and Sunday School at 10 ajn. Sunday Nunery AriHabte at 10 un. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m Sunday School Hour. 11D0 un. Morning Worship Service. 600 S evening Service; Wednesday: p.m. Service* for Adults. Teem and Children. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. SurJ-y School at 9:45 la; Worship UDO a.m.; Evening Service at 600 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer BMe 7DO pjn. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 We*t Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Wonhip 11 ui; P.O. Box 63. Hatting*. Ml 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowling Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti rt , ---- »_■. ------ 1- _ ------- »■!_ nepew. jimuy morning uorsnip service 9:45 un. Nursery provideu. Sunday evening “New Begmtimg*** starts at 5:15 wife meal. 530 adult small group, youth group, kid* ctab. 6:30 praise service. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thunday noon Senior Meals. Men’s group 2nd and 4th Thunday* at 7 p m Chnst’s Quilter* BMe Study Thunday* 7:15. Choir Thunday* at 5:45. Coming in January, exploring spiritual gift* BMe study. Church website: coustrychapeiume.org. WOODGROVT BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessi­ ble and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 1030 un. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. R*W! Moore. Pastor Church phone 269­ 9454995 Church Website: wwwJmpeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary­ Treasurer. Linda Cobb. Office hour*. Toe*.. Wed.. Thun. 9 am to I pm. Sun. Morning. 9:30 an Sunday School-. 10-45 i>n Morning Worship; Sun 64 pm Sr. High Youth; Sun evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (age* 3 A 4). Tues.. Thw*. from 9-1130 am. 12.00-230 pm; Wert 64pm Pioneer Cub (Gr K-5) (evening meal at 6 pm); Wed. 64 pm Jr. High Youth (Gr. 6.7 k I); Wed. 7 pm - Prayer Mtg. - (Child care pro­ vided). SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Jul. (Irvrag). Rl Rev David T. Huarwick Rector. Sunday Service Tunes 9:15 ajn. Morning Prayer. IIOO a.m. Holy Communion. Wednesday 6.00 p.m. Evening Prayer service. All services using the traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For more informa­ tion and Holy Day service times call (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory 948­ 9327. Visit our website M http//www churchseek/neVchurch/ andrewmatt/or e-mail ns at rtrevhust wickWyahoo.com. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hasting*. Pastor Dan Came, Senior Pastor. Pastor Dive Wood Sr - Adult Mnuttnes; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School far si! <e»; 10:45 a.m.. Morning Worship Service; 600 p.m.. Evening Service. 7:00 p.m. Sr High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p m.. Awana. Sr. and> High Youth. Prayer and BMe Study. Tioir practice. Call Omtc>i Office. 9484004 for information on MOPS. Ladies BMe Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073 Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Monung Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Tune before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group min­ istry, leadership training ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spint-filied church. Mcemg at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. NadreiBe. Mkh. 49073. Sun. Praae A Worship 10.30 uu 6D0 pjn.; Wed. 630 pjn. Jesm Oub boys A girt* ages 4-11 Pastors David and Rue MacDonald Aa oasis of God’* love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special" For infermatien call l-6!6-73l-5l94or 1-517452-1806, BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. MI 49058. (269) 945-2938. Mhlrtrr David Roper. Serving the Nod* of Our Neighbors! (Philippiana 14) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Phase join us SmtMy: BMe Class IODO un.; Wonhip 1 100 un.. 600 put WiMreday: BMe Class 700 pro.. Clamm for aB ages. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton Paste Daniel Hofmann 623-5400. Wonhip Services: 830 and 11 am. Sunday School (or all ages at 945 am. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday typings TTiij information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED SAND RIDGE BANK of Hastings Member F.D.LC PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S. M43 Highway, Delton. Ml 49046 • 269-6714193. Pastor. Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 am.; Worship Service 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m. together. She was a member of the Vermontville Bible Church, and loved to attend the Bible Study groups al church Peggy is survived by her daughter. Judith Jenkins: her son. Fredrick (Dorothy) Corkins; her brother. Alvin R (Beth) VanAlstine; her sisten. Iva Lee. Anita Shook, and Joyce Martin. She is also survived by two grand­ children. four step grandchildren, five great grandchildren and six step great grandchildren. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchippersDeMumer. Sunday Wonhip 9:15 a.m. • Sunday School 1030 un. ST. CY RIL’S C ATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catboik Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E State Rd. (Oner of State Rd. and Boltwood St across from Tom’s Market), ocator Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pauor of Counseling A Vmtation. Don Brail. Phone 269­ 945-9121 Nursery available far 41 services. Sundays: Woiship Services 8:30 and 11:00 a_m. Quizzing Practice 830 ajn. Kids far Christ. II ajn. Worship Service She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Gilbert who passed away in 1972. Funeral services were held on Tuesday. January 25. 2005 at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Uterment took place at the Lakeview Cemetery Nashville. Memorial contributions can be made to the Vetnuntville Bible Church. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414 Michael Anton. Pastor. Thursday. Jan. 27 3:45 pjn. Clapper Noses; 5:45 pjn. Grace Notes. 7.D0 pjn. Choir Saturday. Jan. 29 - IODO ajn. Caradnsm 5; 2D0 pjn. The Way; 5D0 p.m. Holy Communion. Sunday, Jan 30 - 10 un. Holy Communion; 8:45 a.m. Sunday School. Tuesday. Feb. I - IDO p.m. Overeaten Anonymous; 7D0 p.m. Worship Committee. Wednesday. Feb. 2 - IODO un. Wordwatcher* HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hour* are Monday-Thunday 9D0 a.m.-Nooo and 1.00-3DO p.m. Friday 9D0 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hour*: 830 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshmenu. 11 DO Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15.930 and 11 un. Chancel Choir rehears­ al is Wednesdays at 7 pjn.. and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. SUNFIELD - Kenneth I. Ackerson, age 73. of Sunfield, died Tuesday evcn;ng, January 18. 2005. at a Lansing hospital following a short illness. Mr. Ackerson wasfitap September 2.1931 in Vemiontville. a son of Earl and Grace (Shaw) Ackerson. He was a graduate of FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Harting*, Mkh. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 9D0 a.m_ Traditional Worship; IODO ajn. Coffee Hour. 10:10 ajn. Church School. 1130 a.m. Contemporary Worship. The 9:00 service is broadcast over WBCH - AM 1220 Nursery care is provided during both services. January 27 - 830 aun. Women’s study. January 28 ■ 6D0 pun. Menders. January 29 - 738 Senior High Pizza and Bowing Night February 2 - Noah's Ark Registration fee Returning FamWes. Portland High School and an Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict. Mr. Ackerson retired from T.R.W. and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Vanya in 1993, and his twin brother, Keith in 1990. Surviving are his wife, Carol, three chil­ dren, Dennis Ackerson and -Kendra Ackerson, both of Lake Odessa and Monica (Tim) Ware of DeWitt; four grandchildren, Shawndra (Michael) Smith, Katrina Ackerson. Travis Ackerson and Chase Ware; four step-children. Sue (Don) Emmons of Ionia, Brad (Cheryl) Cole of Lansing, Turn (Kevin) Day of Grand Ledge and Pam Cole of Mulliken; eight step-grandchildren; one sister, Cindy (Robert) Canfield of Ionia; four brothers. Dale (Eleanor) Ackerson of Mulliken. Allyn “Jay" Ackerson of Vermontville, Robert (Bea) Ackerson of Bayonet. Florida and Bruce (Marcia) Ackerson of Portland, numerous nieces and nephews. Services were held Friday at Lakewood United Methodist Church with Rev. David L. Flagel and Rev. Rod Kalajanian officiating. Military honors were provided by Portland V.F.W. at Danby Cemetery. Pallbearers were Larry. John. Ronald. Kris and Kurt Ackerson and Terry Canfield. Arrangements were made by Barker-Leik Funeral Home. I Prosper Rush Bernard | HOUSTON, TEXAS - Prosper Rush Bernard of Houston, Texas formerly of 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings “Prescription.*” 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan |David C. Smith| PORTLAND - David C. Smith, age 72, of Portland, passed away Monday. January 17. 2005 at Spanvw Hospital. Lansing. He was bom on February 27, 1932 at Chicago, III., the son of Charles Edwin and Agnes Scoby (Macauley) Smith. He was raised in Downers Grove. Ill., attended and graduated from Baxter School in Baxter. Tenn. He was employed at General Foods in Chicago, El. and retired from Steelcase in Grand Rapids. He proudly served in the UrJted States Navy during die Korean Conflict David was a NASCAR fan. He was a caring, loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, always doing kind deeds for his family and friends. He is survived by his four daughters. Jacque (Mike) Tertany of Fontana, Wis.. Melodie Ryan of Nashville, Tenn., Chariese Smith of Lake Odessa, and Nikki Moore of Kentwood; two sons. John (Bonnie) Anderson of Johnsburg, III., Joel Smith of Lake Odessa. Hi was preceded in death by a son, David Charles Smith. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Ckvrisa Brooks, Troy Tertany, Audrey Ryan. Ashley Ryan. Alicia Ryan, Tommy Ryan, Joshua Anderson and Mercedes Theile; four great-grandchildren. Nicolas Brooks, Kaelyn Brooks, Anna Brooks and Benjamin Brooks. Respecting his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial visitation will be held Thursday, January 20,2005 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Those who wish may make memorial con­ tributions to assist the family with expenses. He will be greatly missed by his family. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Sueko Silcock Delton died January 11, 2005. He was bom April 24,1932 to Prosper G. Bernard MD and Mabie Wilscan Bernard. Prosper graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1950. He was injured in the Korean War. He is survived by two daughters. Tammy (Shahid) Siddique and Cher (Drake) Colbert both of Houston; sister, Venice Bernard Bryant of New Jersey and stepmother, Esther Bernard of Kalamazoo. He had three grand­ children Setara Chen Siddique, Zayn Prosper Siddique and Carly Keilani Colbert ail of HASTINGS - Sueko Negawa Silcock. age 75. passed away Wednesday. January 26. 2005. surrounded by her loving family and caring staff at Thomapple Manor. Sueko was bom May 10, 1929 in Osaka, Japan and became a U.S. citizen or August 5. 1975 * Houston. Burial was January 14, 2005 at Houston National Cemetery. friends. She had been employed at Bob's Grill and Tendercare in Hastings. Sueko is survived by her son. Garry Silcock. Sr. (Anne Wolf) of Hastings; daugh­ ter. Mary (John) Brookmeyer of Hastings; grandchildren. Garry Silcock, Jr., Jaime Brookmeyer. and Derek Brookmeyer; sistersin-law. Edna Anders and Emmy Jean Jackson; several other loving relatives and friends. Funeral services are pending at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. THE HASTINGS BANNER nod REMINDER BOSLEY PHARMACY • NAKOMIS, FL - Mas Victor Ferris, age 82, died January 20. 2005 in Nakomis, Florida. Mr. Ferris was bom March 2. 1922 in Banfield. He was married to Carol Ella Sinclair on November 8. 1942. He lived all his life in Barry County. Fifty­ eight yean at 3557 Solomon Rd.. Middleville. He was a loyal member of Jehovah's Witnesses, West Cong, of Hastings. He was a die maker all his life and retired from Model Engineering in 1986. He is survived by his wife. Carol; three sons. David and Beth Ferris of Shelbyville, Michael and Judy Ferris of Hastings and Victor and Jeanette Ferris of Wayland; 12 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents. Bun and Olive Ferris; two sisters, Bernice and Anna; and one brother. Lyle. Cremation services on a later date. I |Kenneth 1. Ackerson far only 3 k 4 yt olds, A 5 yr. - 5th grade dismissed during tnaouncements Sunday School for all ages IODO a.m. Adult electives September through November are Celebration of Diadpime. Pastor Brian leading; The Life A TeKhings of Jesus. Jim Dickinson leading. Making End* MeetXois rv - - . , unciaou icacmg ana a Memocramp Class with Pastor Dan. Sunday Evening Service 6.-00 p.m. Wednesday Midweek: 9D0 a_m SCAMPS (senior citizens) Bible Study. 630 p.ro. adults; Sing* n Share A Foundation Class Youth 6th-8>h grades. Faith 4 Life A 9­ 12th grade*. Diving Deep. Children 2yrs. old-Sth grade. Faith Weaver Friend*. Thursday: Senior Adult Coffee Hour. 9:30-1 IDO a. m. years. Orchard Industries. Peggy was a very creative person who was well known for her ability to make beautiful crafts out of yam. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, and crocheting. Along with her beloved husband Gilbert, the couple would spend their free time camping and dancing ..Mt the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... |Floyd Shilton| NASHVILLE - Mr. Floyd Shilton, age 79. of Nashville, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday. January 25. 2005. at Tendercare in Hastings. Funeral services for Mr. Floyd Shilton are pending at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Richard E. Morgan NASHVILLE - Mr. Richard E Morgan, age 62. of Nashville, passed sway Friday. January 21. 2005 peacefully at Battle Creek Health System. Battle Creek. Mr. Morgan was bom in Battle Creek on July IS. 1942. He was the son of the late Alvin and Josephine (Rote) Morgan. Richard was raised in the Hastings area and attended schools there and taler graduat­ ed from Maple Valley High School. On September 12. 1970, he married Diana L. (Gauck) Morgan at the Sebewa Baptist Church The couple lived in the Nashville area for their entire lives and raiaed their tarnily there. The couple had been married for 34 Hospital, in Hastings. Mrs. Corkins was bom in Battle Creek, on April 25. 1922. She was the daughter of the late Alvin and Hazel (Peasley) VanAlstine She was raised in the Battle Creek area and Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation 328 S. Broadway Max Victor Ferris NASHVILLE - Mrs Huktey A. “Peggy” Corkins. «ge 82. of Nashville, passed away Saturday, January 22. 2005 al Pennock On October 5, 1952, she married Robert F. Silcock, who preceded her in death after 40 years of marriage. As a homemaker, she was a prize-winning knitter and crocheter. She enjoyed sewing, playing cards, and loved playing bingo with Richard spent the majority at his working career at Lowell Engineering where he held several different positions. He retired in May 2000 after 13 years of service. He served in the U.S. Anny as a radio mechanic from October 1963 until be was honorably discharged in October 1966. While serving his country, be earn-d Jucontions for: Expert P.ifieman, Cathine Sharpshooter, and the National Defense Service Medal Richard loved to bowl and wan a member of leagues tn. Hastings, and Charlotte. He was a life me uber of the North American Hunting Chib. Licbatd was a true outdoorsmau who enjoyed hunting and tishing on his favorite take: Clear Lake. Richard is survived by his beloved wife: his daughters, Stacy (Dean) Johnson. Deborah (special friend) Steve Goodenough, and Kathy (Mathew) Dunklee; his sisters, Janette (Raymond) Burt, Nancy Morgan, and Mary (Kenneth) Thompson; his brothers, Alvin W. (Nancy) Morgan and Rutaell C Morgan. He is also survived by hu grandsons, Brandon Barnum, Jason Morgan, and Christian Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents. Graveside services with full military bonora will be held at Fort Custer National Cemetery at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 28. 2005. Funeral arrangements have been tsittuMtd to the Daniels Funeral Home. Nasirville. Buddy Lee Lake HASTINGS - Baddy Lee Lake, age ?9, passed away Sunday, January 23. 2005 sur­ rounded by hi. loving family and the caring staff of Thomapple Manor. Mr. Lake was bora on October 1. 1925 in Battle Creek, the son of Russell and Julie (Collins) Lake. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving in World War II from December 14. 1943 until his honorable discharge May 19.1946. He was married to Evon N. MBotmien Wilson on November 25,1947. He was employed at Hastings Fiberglass Company from 1973 until he retired in 1986. Previous employment included 18 yean at Oliver's in Battle Creek and 15 years at Hastings EW. Bliss Company. He was a loving husband, father, grandfa­ ther, great grandfather and brother. He was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed children. Mr. Lake is survived by his wife, Bonnie; son, William (Patricia) Lake of Middleville; daughters, Julie Smith of Hastings and Diana (Alan) Miller of Hastings; reven grandchil­ dren; 13 great grandchildren; sisters, Betty Hcrvath, Bonnie Wilson and Rosemary McBrian. all of Hastings, Ella Mae Toney of Marshall; brothers, Jake Lake and Russell Lake, both of Hastings; dozens of nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents and a brother Richard Lake. Funeral and committal was held Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Mark L Jarvie officiating. Burial was at the Cedar Creek Cemetery. Honorary casket bearers were his grand­ sons, Adam Burr. Chip Lake, Mark Patterson. Scott Smith, Chad Warren, and Craig Warren. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Manor. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www. wren-funeralhome.com). DELTON - Leola Mae Henley Beacham, age 85, of Delton, passed away January Ub, isxa. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, January 29, 2005, 11 a.m.. at the Lutheran Church of the Savior, 3616 E O Ave. A graveside service will be conducted Friday, January 28, 2005,11:30 un., at Fort Custer National Cemetery. (Please meet at the cortege assembly area at 11:20 am.) For a more lasting memorial, please con­ sider memorial contributions to Lutheran Church of the Savior. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 27, 2005 — Page 7 MIDDLEVIIXE - William R. Morgan, age 84, of Middievilk*. passed away Wednesday, January 19,2005, at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Morgan was bom June 1, 1920 in Detroit, the son of William and Fannie (Briggs) Morgan. He was raised in the Detroit and Vermontville area and graduated from Davenport College with an associate’s degree in business. He was married to Sue (Yasuko) Fujiki on May 4. 1947. Bill was employed at Middleville Engineering, Dohler-Jarvis. in Grand Rapids and Atwood Products in Lowell as a tool and HASTINGS - Marguerite (Peg) Taffee. age 90, of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 at the Garden View Care Center in O’Fallon, Mo. Peg was bom on October 28, 1914 in Hastings, the daughter of Ray and Elia (Steinke) Waters. She was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings Public Schools and graduated in 1933. . She worked at Hastings Manufacturing Company as a secretary after graduation, and later she was the office manager for Taffee Pharmacy. Peg married her high school sweetheart, Tom Taffee, on August 25, 1936, soon after he finished his pharmacy education. She was active in many community volunteer groups: Red Cross, Pennock Hospital Gift Shop, St. Rose Women’s guilds and fundraisers. She enjoyed playing bridge with Tom and the St Rose bridge club. They traveled together throughout the world on many trips, and also visited campgrounds in the U.S. with their trailer. She received great pleasure spending time with her friends and family, and espe­ die repairman. He served in the Army in the Pacific Theater during World War II, Bill was a vora­ cious reader and enjoyed golf, fishing and his coffee group at the Thomapple Kitchen. He was a devoted husband and father and doted on his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife. Sue. an older brother (Donald) and a grandson Morgan. Respecting his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held Monday. January 24, at Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. The family requests that memorial contri­ butions be made to the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were made Funeral Home. Middleville. by Beeler Taffee; two sisters. Virginia and Elizabeth; and son-in-law, John Goldkamp. Peg had a very full and wonderful life. She and Tom gave their family a beautiful exam­ ple of a loving and devoted marriage of 67 years. She will be greatly missed by her fam­ ily and friends. Visitation will be Sunday, January 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Services will be held Monday. January 31, 2005 at 11 a m. at St Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Father Dave Adams and Father Al Russell will officiate. Burial will be at Ml Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or a charity of donor’s choice. Arrangements by the Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. |Inez L Hughes| MARIETTA, OHIO - Inez L. Hughes. 91, formerly of Delton and Otsego passed away January 19, 2005 in Marietta, Ohio. Mrs. Hughes was bom August 29, 1913 in Cheshire Township, Allegan County, the daughter of Ralph William and Florence Nita (Stout) Rowe. A homemaker, she enjoyed gardening and sewing, her family was always the most important. On November 27, 1941, she mtrried Rankin F. Hughes in Otsego, and he preced­ ed her in death on November 25, 1983. After his death. Mrs. Hughes was a resi­ dent of the Watson Trailer Park in Otsego until 2003. She is survived by a son. Robert (Helen) Hughes of Hickory Comers; a daughter. Sandra (Ronald) Plooy of Williamston, West Virginia; a sister. Wanda (Ray) King of Otsego; grandchildren. Cheryl (Gary) Britton. Greg and Chris Hughes; great grand­ Danielle and Conner Britton and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother and four sisters. Funeral services were held Monday. January 24, 2005 at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Rev. Jerry Longjohn officiating. Private inurnment Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to The American Diabetes Association will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Mildred Mathews will turn 95 on January 29tii. Her loving family wants to wish her Happy Birthday. Don and Judy Mathews, Eldon and Donna Mathews. Karol and Mary Lou Owen, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. * (Brian Morgan). He is survived by his three children, Patricia (Joseph) Aitchison of Caledonia. Annette Bisard of Grand Rapids and William (Michelle) Morgan of Alto and six grandchil­ dren, Sarah Johnson, Nicholas Aitchison, Megan Bisaid, Brooke, Zachary and Tyler cially her grandchildren. She is survived by two daughters. Colleen Goldkamp Harmon (Bob) of St. Charles, Mo. and Pat Taffee Johnson (Andy) of Hastings; sister-in-law, Agnes Perkins; brother. Tom Waters; grandchildren, Ann Lamb (Rob), Barbara Henry (David). Kathleen Goldkamp Jones (Chris). Janice Beerman (David), Michael Johnson (Kim), Jennifer Johnson Haywood (Man); great-grandchildren. Robby. Bridget. Megan. Riley, Tyler, Maddie. Matthew, Rachel. Danny, Sam. Jack, Katie. Kate. Drew. Anna and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were Peg’s parents. Ray and Ella Waters; her husband. Tom 94th John md Carol Boithouse of Hastings, along with Mark and Jane Bowman of Jackson are pleased to announce the engagement of their children. Amanda Bolthouse and Matthew Bowman. Amanda is currently attending Western Michigan University and will graduate in April with a degree in Aviation Flight Science. Matthew is currently attending Jackson Community College working towards a nursing degree. The couple will be married August 6,2005 at First Baptist Church of Hastings. I Esther V. McVay LAKE ODESSA - Esther V. McVay, age 91. of Lake Odessa, went to be with her Lord late Friday evening, January 21. 2005. Esther was bom in Gaines Township on February 17, 1913 to James and Emma (Kotesky) Yonkers. She graduated from Caledonia High School in 1933 and married Floyd McVay on August 18,1937. Esther and Floyd had farmed in the Lake Odessa area since 1943. She loved birthday parties, gardening, cooking, poetry and hand­ icrafts. Esther and Floyd had enjoyed traveling together, a^ well is canoeing at their cabin on the Manistee River. Whatever the circumstance. Esther always kept a sense of humor. Esther is survived by her children. Janice (Jim) Maxim, Harold (Sandy) McVay, and Jim (Linda) McVay; seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; brother, Lester (Virginia) Yonkers; sisters-in-law, Marion McVay and Florence Yonkers; and many other loving relatives, friends and neighbors. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Floyd; and brothers and sister, Edward Yonkers. Violet Miller and Irving Yonkers. A committal service will be held at the funeral home at 3 p.m. on Thursday. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. A memorial service will be held later in the spring when the family gathers in Lake Odessa. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to Southland Missions. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Janet Mary (Slocum) Begg Janet Mary (Slocum) Begg, passed into the arms of our Lord and Savior on January 9. 2005. Janet was bom to Fred and Elsie Slocum on December 19. 1931 in Grand Rapids. Janet was the wife of Donald John Begg of Biglerville, PA; sister of Jack Slocum of Hastings and Joan (Slocum) Perry of Ashville. AL. She was preceded in death by her eldest son. Kim Alan Whitworth, in 1990. In addition to her husband. Janet is sur­ vived by her children, Pamela Jo (Whitworth) Geniac with husband Robert of Kalamazoo, Shelli Lee (Whitworth) DeLoach of Holland, Sean Begg with wife Marbi of Hinesville. GA and Douglas John Begg with wife Sueanne of While Haven, PA. Don and Jan have 11 grandchildren - Luke. Benjamin and Sean Angelo. Timothy Geniac. Travis DeLoach. Mark Keeley. Bailey and Kristen Whitworth, Dalton. Mikayla and Nathan Begg and two great grandchildren. Ella Angelo and Marissa DeLoach. Heather Girrbach. daughter of Ray and Deb Girrbach of Hasungs, and Matthew Schultz, son of Kevin and Cindy Schultz of Hastings, were joined in trzmage on May 22, 2004, in a beau­ tiful cereoooy al St. Kase Catholic Church in Hastings. The maid of honor was Haley Girrbach. sister of the bride, and bridesmads included Mimi Schultz, sister-in-law of the bride; Danielle Bowman, friend of the bride; Becky McCarty, friend of the bride; Katie Grove (Allerding). friend of the bride; and Heather Schultz (Robinson), sister-in-law of the bride. The best man was Adam Schultz, brother of the groom; groomsmen included Justin Schultz, brother of the groom; Chad Girrbach. brother of the bride; Isaac Weeks, friend of the groom; Kurt Singer, friend of the groom; and Josh Alderson, friend of the groom; and osiers included Tom Girrbach, cousin of the bride, and Byron Shattuck, friend of the groom. Smiths celebrated 53 years of marriage On January 19, 1952, Don and Pam were married in England. Don and Pam have four children. Forest Smith, Linda and Alan Conrad. Dan Smith’? Veh city and Tim Laurie. They have 10 grandsons, four granddaugh­ ters and five great-grandsons. Brody Lee would like to announce the engagement of his parents Tim Glaser and Migen Kruse. The bride's parents are Raymond Kruse of Seminole, FL and Annette Erway of Martin. Grooms parents are Janice and Wayne Glaser of Mecosta. ’ Many friends and family were there 'o cele­ brate as the couple spoke their vows. A reception took place at Mulberry Gardens in Nashville and the couple spent a week in the Dominican Republic for their honeymoon. Matthew and Heather currently reside in the Grand Rapids area. .. ■, ,., . Tim graduated from Chippewa Hills in 1999. Migen graduated from Delton Kellogg in 2003. Jackie Lynn (Gardner) Vermetti LANSING - Mrs. Jackie Lynn (Gardner) Vermetti. age 37, of Lansing, (formerly Nashville) went to be with her Lord Sunday, Maid of honor is Jackie Saving; best man. Benny Hodges; ring bearer is Me Brody. Their wedding day will be May 21, 2005 at Prairieville Bible Church. January 23. 2005. Jackie was bom in Hastings on January 31. 1967. She was the daughter of Terry and Joyce (Woudstra) Gardner. Jackie attended Maple Valley Schools, graduating in 1985. On June 2, 1991 she married Mr. Joseph Vermetti at the Gardner family home in Maple Grove. The couple then moved to the Lansing area where they raised their family together. Jackie owned her own mortgage financing business in Lansing, which she started three Kha Keter lets years ago. Jackie enjoyed music, but most of all. her Mu Kelley, of 22 Gilbert Dr.. Hastings. will be 85 years young on Feb. 4th. Max would like to hear from friends and former customers. Family suggests a card shower - no presents, family. She is survived by her beloved husband, Joseph Vermetti; her son. Jacob; her step­ sons, Joseph and Jason Vennetti; her grand­ children, Kira and Kaitlyn Vennetti; her par­ ents. Terry and Joyce Gardner; her sister, Lori (Lynn) Denton and their children. Jonathan. Jenna. Jordan, and Jonah, all of Nashville. She is also survived by her grand­ mother, Johanna Woudstra of Nashville. She was preceded in death by her brother, Gordon Gardner in 1997; grandparents. Gerald and Alberta Gardner, and grandfather. Henry Woudstra. A memorial service will be held at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville at 12 noon on Friday. January 28. 2005. Rev. Thomas Woudstra will officiate. The family will receive visitors for a memorial visitation on ThurrJay, January 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Daniei» Funeral Home Lee and Carole Jackson of Lake Odessa Cheryl Prysock of Canton. Ohio. The bride is a graduate of Lakewood and Hope College, she is employed at Cape Hatteras Elementary in North Carolina. The groom is a graduate of Canton McKinley High. He is a contracting officer for the U.S. Coast Guard stationed at Group Cape Hatteras. The couple is planning a June wedding. CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Xewbom babies BOY’, Caleb Bess Brown Borton, bom Metropolitan Hospital on Jan. 17. 2005 202 p.m. to James and Teresa Borton Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and at at of 20 inches long. GIRL, Taryn Elizabeth Williams, bom December 28 to Nicholas and Mamie Williams of Ml Pleasant Taryn was wel­ comed home by big sister. Jayden Emlyn. Grandparents are Donald and Marian Peplinski of Maple City, Michigan and David in Nashville. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Jacob Vermetti Memorial Fund. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home. Nashville. Banner CLASSIFIEDS please. announce the engagement of their daughter, Lori, to Stephen Prysock, son of Jeny and and Mary Williams of Hastings. Maddens to celebrate silver wedding anniversary Bill and Jackie (Jones) Madden would like tn announce their 25th anniversary. They were married in Battle Creek January 26, 1980. They have six children and 14 grand­ children. GIRL, Kelsey Jo. bom at Battle Creek Health System on December 28, 2004 at 2 p.m. to Ryan Presley and Heidi Linker of Delton. Weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. and 20 inches long. BOY, Caleb Michael Allwardt, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 14,2004 at 12:59 p.m. to Christian (of Nashville) and Shannon (of Hastings) Allwardt Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and was 21 inches long. He joins one sibling, Trysten Allan. Proud grandparents are Charles and Lupe Bunge of Hastings and Arthur and Ella Allwardt of Nashville. �Page 8 - Thursday, January 27. 2005 - The Hastings Banner jzfnme’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchell! and Marcy Sugar Today (Thursday, Jan. 27) marks the time for the Valentine event at the Lake Odessa Community Library. If you did not have a reservation, maybe they would let you look on. * Today marks the 32nd wedding anniver­ sary of Carl and Sally Strater of Sixth Avenue. Earl is an engineer who also senes on the Ionia County Road Commission. Sally is a substitute teacher. Their son, Sam. and his wife. Kale, were weekend guests at the Strater home. Due to the sudden Saturday snowstorm, several events had to be canceled. Most schools in this area canceled all their Saturday sports and scholastic events. Saturday night? high winds rearranged the snow into drifts. Therefore, several Sunday events also were scratched. Some churches did not meet. St. Edward’s Sunday breakfast was canceled, as was the Saturday night Lions Club annual pancake supper. Snow plows, snow blowers and good shovels were much in demand. On Sunday Lori McNeil and children made a presentation from their Disciple Discovery program. They had constructed a Succoth (or Sukkal) booth in Fellowship Hall as an exam­ ple of the seasonal observance made by the Jewish people in ancient time, a thanksgiving of harvest built in remembrance of their ancestors who wandered the land and lived in tents. A farm auction Saturday drew dozens of farmers from around mid-MIchigan and beyond, despite the inclement weather. It was a gathering of trucks, pick-up trucks and men wearing CarHart clothing to ward off the cold. Even a load of Amish men came from Indiana. Coming events Include the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society meeting Thursday, Feb. 10, with Carole Reiser bringing the story and history of the Jacob Funk farm in Woodland Township. This had also been the home of the Smoke family. ’ The Ionia County Genealogy Society will meet Saturday, Feb. 12. Lakewood Christian School will have another paper drive starting on Jan. 21. It will run until Feb. 7 with the semi parked next to the school building on the north end of Velte Cindy Waite and son Michael-John flew to Florida about 12 weeks ago because of the critical illness of her mother. They returned shortly, so Cindy was back home to be with daughter Tabitha and husband for the birth of the first grandchild. The mother died in Florida so on Friday the three Waites left by car to arrange and attend a memorial service for their mother and grandmother. They were to return sometime this week to home which is on M-43/50. John is pastoral assistant at Lakewood United Methodist Church. The Lansing State Journal carried an obitu­ ary for Nella Wells of Charlotte, who died in Hastings Jan. 24. Mrs. Wells and her first hus­ band. John Firestone, were In business here in the 1950s and lived on Fifth Avenue between the Tew and Yager homes. She is survived by children Patricia Mohler. Betty Miller, Linda (Gall) Brovont of Hudsonville, Gary (Lee) Firestone of Charlotte. She was predeceased by bc«h husbands and four Graham siblings. Funeral services were in Charlotte with burial in Gresham Cemetery. She was 87 years old. Road near Lakewood High School. BOARD, continued from page 1 that survives without a local millage. In another presentation. Gene Haas, presi­ dent of the board for the Economic Development Alliance, explained some of the accomplishments of the program in the last year and noted there will be a new proposal dealing with funding within four to six weeks. He said the EDA’s objective is to solicit dues money totaling $41,030 from local gov­ ernment entities in the county so the ’t’.liance can meet its financial needs and focus r.vxe on helping businesses and industn.*j» o»er the next couple of years. “There is some resistance (from iocal gov­ ernment units)," he said, “but there have been seme positives, too." While some townships have voted to con­ tribute, others have not. Haus talked about the county’s “Top 80" group, which includes government units and all businesses and industries that employ at least 20 people. “Some (EDA) board members feel the alliance should be fully funded by the county, some think it should be a self-funded entity," Haas said. “We need to move forward, not presuming the county will fund it.” He maintained that the Economic Development Alliance has a program that ultimately will bring dollars into Barry County. Its director, Dixie Stadel-Manshum. is spending a great deal of time trying to assist existing businesses and industries and attract­ ing new ones to create jobs and tax revenue. Economic de velopment has been a some­ what troubled area for Barry County govern­ ment for about a decade now. The county as late as 1994 was part of the Joint Economic Development Corporation (JEDC) with the City of Hastings, bur decided to pull out of the agreement and instead hire the private Small Government Consultants firm to drum up business. After paying S32.OOO for very little in services for a year, that plan was dropped in favor of several people, including former State Rep. Bob Bender, heading up economic development campaigns, but none were suc­ cessful in obtaining new grants or attracting new business or industry. The county just a couple of years ago final­ ly settled on the idea of the Economic Development Alliance and hired StadelManshum as director and a board was set up to oversee the program. Haas said the EDA’s accomplishments for the year 2004 have included an educational forum, establishing a process for regional cooperation, making arrangements for a small business counselor through the Small Business Administration, the Mooville dairy business and Dollar General opening in Nashville, progress on the proposed ethanol plant in Woodland, start-up assistance and support for the proposed casino in the Gun Lake area. He said the EDA this past year came in 10 percent under budget. County Board Vice Chairman James French said, “Some very g<xxl things have happened and some things will be happen­ ing." The third presentation about money dealt perhaps with a lower amount, but costs may be looming for the sheriff’s department build­ ing and jail. Sheriff Dar Leaf showed the board a proto­ type of a copper pipe with nicks forming and causing water to leak in the building. “We’re going to get very wet if we don’t take care of the problem." Lead told the board. Commissioner Wayne Adams asked. “Wouldn’t that indicate something caustic in the water system?" Leaf said the building is served by city water. The sheriff added that mildew is accumu­ lating in the showers and getting into vents, causing potential mold problems. He said he had already taken two bids for work. Board Chairwoman Clare Tripp suggested. “I’d appreciate it if you came to the Property Committee and address it there.” The committee’s next meeting will be on Wednesday morning, Feb. 16. In other business Tuesday morning, the County Board: • Approved a renewal of the remonumentktion project with County Surveyor Brian Reynolds. It was noted their were no changes in the pact's stipulations. • Agreed to pay Richie’s $700 to remove and replace a tree on the east side of the court­ house lawn, on the north side of the sidewalk. • Was told by Adams that he attended an agriculture preservation workshop earlier this month in Kalamazoo He reported. “We’re still on the cutting edge of this farmland preservation... but other counties are catching up to us." Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers * Lakewood News * Maple Valley News * Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News * Reminder * Weekender Hastings Banner Over 64,000 Papers Distributed Every Week! 1351 N. M-43 Highway • P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone (269) 945-9554 * Fax (269) 945-5192 Ebony and ivory Dear Annie: As a faithful reader of your column. I'm hoping you can help me get the word out about something I have to deal with almost every day. I am a 49-year-old male married to a 37-year-old woman. It's my sec­ ond marriage and her first. My wife and I are expecting a child this May. What's my problem, you ask? It is the mis­ conceptions that people seem to carry around with them. You see, my wife is black and 1 am white. Sometimes when people are intro­ duced to my wife for the first time, you can see that they are taken aback. I even have received scowls from people I don't know when they see my wife and me holding hands in public. It's the 21st century, people. Interracial marriages are happening every day. Stop assuming that because a person is white, black, purple or green that their spouses are of the same pigmentation. When I look at my wife, I don't see her skin color. I see the woman whom I dearly love and who is carry­ ing my child. That's what ocher people should see, too. Thanks for letting me vent. — Grateful in Illinois Dear Grateful: Interracial couples are hard­ ly unusual, but there are still areas where they are uncommon, hence the startled looks. That doesn't necessarily imply racism. The scowls, of course, are another story. Thank you for bringing enlightenment to those who need it and demonstrating that love knows no color. Not neighborly Dear Annie: We have a neighbor in his 60s who has many health problems (according to him). We are 30-somethings with children, jobs and activities. "Mack" calls our house every day, numerous times. If we do not answer the phone, he waits 10 minutes and calls again. This goes on all day, every day. Mack tells us the same things over and over, and if we remind him that we’ve heard it before, he gets argry. If we say we are busy, he just keeps droning away as if we never said a word. Mack's wife knows he calls K'and obviously she cant do anything about it, either. We want to be good neighbors, and we are happy to help in time of need, but we have no desire to sit on the phone with Mack every day. We don't like ignoring the ringing phone, but if we don't answer, he calls until we do. If we answer, we have to listen to the same sto­ nes for 15 minutes, and he will still call again later. We know.Mack takes a ton of medicine and he usually sounds drunk, slurring and repeat­ ing himself. We also realize Alzheimer's is not out of the question, but are we expected to live like this from now on? - Need a Break in Virginia Dear Virginia: Being a good neighbor does not mean being abused or taken advantage of. And we'd bet Mrs. Mack is thrilled he is annoying you instead of her. Here are your choices: You can change your phone number and make it unlisted. You can invest in an answering machine and let it screen all your calls. You can tell Mack after a few minutes that you are busy and must hang up - then do it Repeat as needed, even if it's 30 times a day. (Pretend he's a telemar­ keter.) The name game Dear Annie: This is in response to "Mrs. My Own Name." When I married, I asked my husband if be was going to change his name to mine, and he said, "No," so I chose not to change my name. I use the title "Ms.," along with my own last name. When my husband and I receive an invita­ tion, it is addressed to both of us using our first and last names. If we receive one addressed to "Mr. and Mrs ," with only my husband's last name, I find an opportunity to correct this with the sender, and that takes care of it - Happy with My Own Name in Virginia Dear Happy: Good advice. Most people arc more than happy to address you as you prefer, provided they know about it So speak up. Holiday horror Dear Annie: My husband's sister boycotted my son's baptism because she said it would be hypocritical to sit through a church service she did not believe in. She did, however, find it perfectly acceptable to attend the luncheon afterward. Last month, I called her and said, "Since your name isn't in our Christmas-gift draw­ ing. should we still include your boyfriend?" She asked why she was being excluded, and I reminded her that she had declared herself to be an atheist. She replied, "Well. I celebrate the winter solstice, so my name should be in the drawing." How can I get across to her that holidays and other events aren't something you can pick and choose, and participate in only when it’s convenient? If 1 had gotten her name in the drawing. I would not have purchased any­ thing for her because, after all. 1 don't cele­ brate the winter solstice. - Plenty Peeved Sister-in-Law ear Plenty Peeved: Now. now, girts. This situation calls for tolerance, not retaliation. Your sister-in-law has chosen not to partici­ pate in the religious aspect of these occasions, but she still would like to be included in the family celebrations, which may involve luncheons and gift exchanges. We assure >ue reciprocates. You can decide to let her beliefs come between you, or you can simply accept this part of her makeup and find other common ground. She is. after all, your husband's sister. Try to find F^mething to like about her. Dirty old man? Dear Annie: The letter from the woman who raised ail kinds of Cain because her hus­ band's doctor gave him a prescription for Viagra without her input really hit home with me. Two years ago. I came home from my annual checkup with a script for Viagra. I proudly showed it to my wife, thinking she would be as happy as I was. Wrong. After a tirade about me being a dirty old man with my mind in the gutter, she ran the prescription through the shredder. All I wanted was to be able to make lo’/e to my wife. I assumed that after 45 years of mar­ riage. she also wanted this. To discover I was wrong was quite a letdown. We have not made love since. J also have not been luck to my doctor because I don't want to be embar­ rassed if he asks how the Viagra is working out. 1 guess I simply will have to live a lii? devoid of making love. What a bummer. -- R. Dear R.. We're sorry to hear about your lack of intimacy, but we are more concerned that you haven't been back to your doctor. Don't let your embarrassment prevent you from getting a checkup. Your doctor has heard it all, including this one. He may even have some suggestions for you. Please make an appointment today. Be like a dog Dear Readers: This was sent to us via the Internet. We don’t know the author, but we loved the essay. Enjoy: . Ifa dog was your teacher, you would learn stuff like: When loved ones come home, always run to greet them. When it’s in your best interest, prac tice obedience. Let others know when they've invaded your territory. Take naps. Stretch before rising. Run, romp, and play daily. Avoid biting when a simple growl will do. On hot days, drink lots of water, and lie under a shady tree. When you're happy, dance around, and wag your entire body . ' Delight in the simple jay of a long walk. Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough. Re loyal. Never pretend to be some thing you're not. When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE, INC. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 �______________________________ ____________________________________________________ The Hastings Banner — Thuraduy, January 27. 2005 — Page 9 Financial FOCUS” From TIME to TIME m A look down memory lane... Railroad prospects lead to creation of Freeport Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. Use Tax Refund to Help Meet Financial Goals Freeport circa 1890 By Joyce Weinbrecht In 1874. the prospect of a railroad coming prompted Mike and Sam Roush to plat the future village of Freeport. Barry County. The railroad was graded through the farms of Michael and Sam Roush, about one half mile from Linden, which was gradually to become a part of Freeport. Tl»e first railroad wa a nar­ row gauge, and eventually became the Lowell and Northern Michigan Railroad Thirteen years later. Jerry Boyington changed the rail­ road to standard gauge. The railroad operated for a span of 48 years. The first store in Freeport was started by David Ruckel in the spring of 1864. From the 1880s until 1929 Freeport was a bustling, active town, with businesses to supply the townspeople and fanners of the area. When the depression hit. many merchants lost their businesses, farmers lost their farms and vil­ lagers lost their homes. Even the railroad pulled out in 1935. The survivors rebuilt as best they could, but Freeport never fully recovered. Today. Freeport, as a small town, still takes pride in the town and the homes, but good roads and shopping malls have hurt small business. But to the people of Freeport there is no place like their hometown. Photograph: Freeport circa 1890s. Nonna Velderman collection. if you haven't yet filed your taxes, you may think it's too early to ponder your refund. After all. you don't ever know if you'll get one. But the odds arc in your favor, histori­ cally. about three-fourths of all taxpayers receive refund checks. So, you may want to start planning for this "bonus* today. In fact, if you get a refund, and you haven't ’Sought about what to do with it, you may be more likely to spend it - and then it's gone. As an alternative, why not use your refund to help yourself make progress toward your key financial goals? You might think that your refund wouldn't really be big enough to make much of a dif­ ference in your life. But that's not necessarily true. In 2004. the average tax refund was about 52,300. What could you do with this amount? Let's take a look: • Contribute to your IRA - In 2005. you can put in up to $4,000 (or $4,500 if you're 50 or older) to a traditional or Roth IRA (income limits apply), so your $2,300 would put you more than halfway to the limit. It's almost always a good idea to fully fund your IRA, which offers substantial tax advantages. Specifically, a traditional IRA's earnings grow tax-deferred, while a Roth IRA's earn­ ings grow completely tax-free, provided you meet certain conditions. • Pay down your debts - Over the past few years, we've seen low interest rates in a num­ ber of areas - mortgages, certificates of deposit, short-term bonds, etc. But there's at least one conspicuous exception to the lowrate trend: credit cards. You could easily have one or more credit cards that charge 11 per­ cent interest - or more. If you could get rid of STOCKS The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT&T SBC Communications Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca Cola DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Exxon-Mobil Family Dollar First Financial Bancorp Fori General Motors IBM JCPenney Johnson & Johnson Kellogg's Company Kmart McDonald's Sears Semco Energy Spartan Motors TCF Financial Pfizer Inc. 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Or you might also want to consider putting your tax refund into a Section 529 savings plan. (Section 529 plan contribution limits are quite high.). * Build an "emergency fund" - tr you don't already have an emergerw-y fund copraming three to six months' -vorth of living expenses, you should consider creating one - and your $2300 will make a rice start. Once you've set up an avoid ments major emetgrocy fund, you may be able In dipyng into your long-term invest­ to pay for short-term needs, such as a car repair or an expensive new appli­ ance. Use yonr teftand wisely This year, when you get your tax refund, put it to wort. By making the right moves, you can reap benefits from your refold long after tax season is over. This entire site Copyright C 2004 Edward Jones “At Pennock, Professional Care is More Than a Promise.” (Left to right) Lynne (Chamberlain) Krul. Patsy (Hill) Chamberlain. Melissa (Chadderdon) Shy, Pauline (Reed) Puttbrese, baby. Brooklynne Shy. 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Read The BANNER every wei Copies conveniently available on newsstands throughout the Barry County area. �P«o» 10 - Thuraday, January 27,2005 - The Haattnga Banner Saxons can’t find shots at Wayland by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Waylani’s steady guards and size all around prevented the Saxons from getting for Hastings, and JJ Quick and Steven Bolo each scored four. Hastings will host Thomapple Kellogg Friday night, and then Wyoming Park on Tuesday as the second swing through the league schedule begins. anything J.oing Friday night. Hastings managed just one field goal, by Steve Balo, and one free throw, by Scott Coleman, in the first quarter. It was too big a hole fcr them to climb out of. as Wayland ran away with a 47-30 O-K Gold Conference vic­ tory. The loss leaves the Saxons tied with Caledonia at the bottom of the league stand­ ings. Both teams finished their first trip through the conference schedule with a 1-6 Steve Case, top, was one of 13 Saxons to earn a victory last Wednesday when his team topped Wyoming Park on the road 68-5. (File photo) Saxon grapplers face top two Gold foes next week At Wyoming Park last Wednesday, the Saxon the Vikings failed to send a wrestler to the mat varsity wrestling (cun improved to 2-0 in the O-K against him. Wyoming Park also had a void at 275. Gold Conference with a dominating performance where Andy Rhoades earned the win for Hastings. against the Vikings. The Saxons took on Byron Center Tuesday sight, looking to move to 3-0. Hastings has a huge week ahead. Only 48 hours In the remaining 12 weight classes, the Saxons won seven times by fall. Of those seven, five came in the first period. Brandon Black won his 135-pound match by will separate the team’s two toughest contests of pin in 12 seconds. Rusty Burgdorf (112), Jeff Allen the league season. On Tuesday, the Saxons will visit Caledonia. (125). Jackson Hoke (189). and Mike Morehouse Then, on Thursday they host Thomapple Kellogg. The Fighting Scots suffered their only league set hack last week at TK. The Trojans meanwhile are (215) all also won by pin in the first round. The Saxons two ocher wrestlers to win by fall were Lee Selby at 145. and Garret Walker at 171. Kyle Quads (152), Ashtin King (160). and Tyler already 3-0 in the league, looking to move to 4-0 Heath (130) each won by decision, while Steve tonight at home against Wyoming Park. Case earned a major decision at 140 pounds. At the Park last week, the Saxons won 13 of the 14 weight classes in their 67-5 victory. RJ Morgan stayed undefeated at 103 pounds as David Smalley's 15-0 technical fall of Jeremy Redman in the 119-pound weight class was the lone victory for the Vikings. record. Overall Hastings is now 3-8. Hastings defense was solid for much of the night last Friday. Only six Wildcats scored, of course that was all Wayiand needed. Mike Rader, the Wildcat’s 6’8 senior, tosx;.’ in a game high 14 points. Mitch VanderKam and Cole Van denBerg added 12 each, and Chris Rickert chipped in nine. Coleman was the Saxon leader with nine points. The Wildcats built an 18-3 first quarter advantage as the Saxons struggled for find shots on the offensive end. Wayland packed Us defense into the paint, as the Saxon perimeter players appeared wary to let the shots fly\ Wayland attacked on offense and defense, and it gave the Saxons the chance to stay in the ball game. Hastings spent the 5:30 of the first half, and the final 4:24 of the second half, in the bonus. Hastings hit on 13 of its 21 free throw­ attempts. and seven of the eight misses came in the first half, when the Saxons were still fighting to stay in the ball game. That handful of missed free throws, a cou­ ple other misses in close to the basket, and Brandon Johnson's runner in the lane as the buzzer sounded to end the first half could have pulled the Saxons to within single digits after two quarters if they’d have fallen. Instead Wayland held onto a 14-point half­ Hastings' forwards Scott Coleman reaches over tie shoulder of Waytand guard Cole VandenBerg for a loose ball in the first half Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) time advantage, and quickly extended it in the early stages of the second, half. It was 25-11 at the half. Behind Coleman. Johnson had five points Only one team can be called ‘the’ Vikings in the CAAC-3 Saxon senior Chris Katje (50) is swarmed by Wildcats, and collides with teammate Bryan Skedgell, as he tries to go back up with an offensive rebound late in the fourth quarter of Friday night’s loss in Waytand. (Photo by Brett Bremer) So. what time do we need to leave Hastings to get to Haslett. With all due respect to the Trojans and the Saxons, that’s the place to be Friday night. It looks like its going to be the biggest game any of the county teams will play in this YMCA clearing Lake Algonquin for ice skaters year, until district and regional time rolls around. Haslett was the only team to defeat Lakewood last year before their winning streak that lasted until the regional semifinals of the Class B state tournament Then it took Mr. Basketball to beat the boys from LHS. Who knows where this year’s Lakewood team ranks with the one from a year ago. Some of the players are the same. Some are different. The competition has changed. One thing hasn’t though, it’s still the Vikings and the Vikings battling for the top spot in the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3. The first time the two team’s met this year it was what Haslett fans would surely call an instant classic. Haslett led all night with the exception of a few brief seconds at the start of the game. Lakewood trailed by eight heading into the fourth quarter. Part of what makes Lakewood so tough is this statistic. The host Vikings scored six times in the fourth quar­ ter. and five different players scored those points. The host Vikings pulled to within one point in the final minute, but Corey Thelen’s off balance last second shot wouldn’t fall. Haslett wins 60-59. Travis Willard squatted on the floor for a moment in front of the basket where Thelen’s shot had glanced off the basket and watched as the other Vikings celebrated on the far end of the court. Then, Lakewood’s students broke out with their "Good game Haslett.” cheer. A classy finish to a classic game, but not the ending most of the people in the packed gymnasium were looking for. That’s the great thing about high school basketball. The NFL even docs it. The play­ ers in your immediate league, you play them twice. Most of the other high school ath­ letes never get that chance. Sure golf, tennis, even soccer now have conference tourna­ ments. so they technically could get another shot at their conference foes, but you rnigh* not meet face to face. Don’t you think Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity football team would have liked a sec­ ond shot at Byron Center or South Christian last fall? It would have been fun to watch too. The Vikings and Vikings get to stare each other in the eyes again tomorrow night. For all the 6’6 and 6*5 numbers listed on the Haslett roster, it was a 5*9 junior guard who torched Lakewood in its last contest with Haslett. Nate Turner poured in 25 points, of course he’s not your average junior. Lakewood doesn't need to be worried about one piayer putting up big numbers. The Lakewood Vikings don’t really need to be worried at all. They just have to go play basketball as well as they can. I get some comments from Lakewood head coach Mark Farrell after every contest his team plays in. As quotes from coaches go they’re good, and help the story, but are most­ ly things like ,’’we shot really well tonight; we ran our offense very effectively in the first Weather permitting, the YMCA will have a cleared ice skating rink open on Lake Algonquin for families. Skating will be per­ mitted from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday beginning Jan. 29 and continuing The Saxons' Gregg Cain makes a move towards the basket in the first half Friday night at Wayland. (Photo by Brett Bremer) until Sunday Feb. 27. Skaters should park at the YMCA. 2055 Iroquois Trail, parking lot and follow signs to the skating area. Youth skaters must be accompanied by a Things didn’t look good for the Saxons at the start of their second O-K Gold Sutfin wasn’t the only Saxon who’s serve Conference varsity volleyball match of the in the five games, and missed only eight season. Holland Christian ran out to a 25-14 win in balls up." said McMahon. “We were telling the first game. Hastings would eventually out kids to hit the holes, and after two and a turn things around and win the contest three half games were over our players started find­ games to two, to improve to 2-0 in the league. ing those holes." The Saxons kept the ball away from the “It war a scary, nerve wracking match.” said Saxon coach Gina McMahon. “Holland Christian just kept digging the Maroons' most talented defenders, and started The slow start started the tension for the hitting the ball down the lines. Against the Saxon coach, and it all finally culminated in a Maroons* talented hitters, the Saxons had tight fifth game. trouble putting up an effective block early on. Hastings got its hands on the Maroon kill tries, but often just enough to deflect the bail started a string of five consecutive service points that anyone began to pull away. Sutfin out of the court. “1 told the girls they gave me a lot of gray served points 11-15 for the Saxons, two of hairs.” said McMahon, “but they just thought those serves were aces as her team earned the it was a very competitive game. We came That’s what Farrell said. That one stuck with me. That’s not what the Vikings do. Maybe a tamover here and there when the pressure is really on. sure, every team does that. Even great ones, but “we victory. Sutfin had seven aces in the five games. confidence booster for the girls.” didn’t get the loose balls." That’s not something that Lakewood does. I know Mr. Thelen. Mr. Morris, and Mr. Rowland won’t let their coach say that after 26-28, 25-18, 15-10. opportunities this time too. That couldn't hurt. What I don’t know is who’s going to win. but I can’t wait to find out. 945-4574 weather line #5. was on last Thursday. Hastings hit 104 serves eight, nine. ten. It wasn’t until B«a-:di Sutfin this Friday’s game. 1 know Travis Willard had 14 points and six rebounds the first time the two teams met. and he was just getting back into the line-up. I know that the Lakewood Vikings have to be able to create more than three foul shot Partner for Youth campaign. Foi status of ice skating call the YMCA at Saxons win final five points to beat Maroons in 5 games Game five was tied at six, at seven, at half; we came out a little flat.” Things like that. Nothing sticks out too much, usually. It did the last time the Vikings and Vikings met. "We didn't get the loose balls and turned the ball over in key situations." parent or guardian, and bring their own skates. The lodge will be open and a staff member will be on site for supervision. All participants will skate at their own risk and ice hockey will not be permitted. This activity is free to the public thanks to the funds generated by the YMCA annual The final scoring line went. 14-25. 25-15, Jamie VanBoven had 13 kills and five from behind and pulled it out. which is a big The Saxon girls could use that confidence heading into tonight’s league match with Caledonia. Hastings will host the Fighting blocks for Hastings. Katie Lawrence had 34 Scots, who are I -2 in the league. assists. McMahon said that Kelsey Howell also Caledonia. It’s going to be a very good match. had a great night for the Saxons receiving the We have to be at oui best to beat them,” said Maroons’ serves and passing and digging the McMahon. ball. Howell finished the night with seven digs. “We have always struggled with After tonight's contest, the Saxons travel to South Christian next Thursday. Jamie VanBoven led the Saxons with 13 kills in their five game victory over Holland Christian last Thursday. (File photo) �The Hasbng* Banner — TUxiduy. January 27,2005 - Page 11 Trojans score every which way against Mustangs Northern on Tuesday night, leads the Trojans and the Maroons in the Gold. South still holds an undefeated league mark. TK’s only two losses the first time through the schedule were to that South Christian team, and to Byron Center. The Trojans start­ ed the league season by topping Hastings at home, and the Trojans and Saxons will meet for the second time this season on Friday night in Hastings. Outside the league TK is still perfect, after topping North Pointe Christian 77-64. The Mustangs from North Pointe couldn't handle the offensive onslaught the Trojans threw al them in the second quarter. TK outscored the Mustangs 27-18 in the period, to build a 43-29 half-time lead. North Pointe used its size on the inside and solid three-point shooting to hang with the Trojans in the early going. Up until the mid­ way ma-k in the second quarter the Trojans were having an average offensive night. A three-point basket by the Mustang's Ben Sietsema pulled his team to within three points, and North Point got the ball back with a chance to cut further into the lead. Thomapple Kellogg’s Gar Allison (left) sets a pick against North Pointe Christian's Ira Bosscher (20), for teammate Jason Blain (42) late in the fourth quarter of the Trojans' victory Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremen Wednesday P.M. Woodmansee Sawmill 15-5; TVCCU 14-6; Woodland Machine 11.5-8.5; Consumers Concrtete 10-10; Woodland Sales 9-11; Full House 7-13; Yankee Zephyr 7-13; Hastings City Bank 6.5-13 J. Men’s High Games & Series - P. Scobey 235; G. Heard 220; D. Blakely 214; D. Clements 195; T. Neymeiyer 237; S. Hause 166; K. Beebe 198-545; D. Benner 230-607; R. O’Keefe 244-612; L. Miller 251-695; G. Snyder 183; N. Blakely 191-503; J. Graham 205-554. Women’s High Gaines & Series - D Neymeiyer 184; B. Wilkins 211; B. Rainey 135-369; T. Blakely 443. Hair Care Center 58 iZz; Greenridge 51; Mace Pharmacy 46 1/2; Railroad Street Mill 43 1/2; Shamrock 40; Scebers 39; Eye and Ent 36. Womens High Gaines and Scries - K. Becker 211-599; T. Christopher 180-506; J. Rice 194-502; G. Otis 172-479; J. Pettengill 157-429; J. Leo 149-390; D. Bums 146-383; L. Elliston 186; D. Seeber 175; S. Merrill 172; N. Boniface 168; P. Vanoost i. 5;S. Drake 160; N. Varney 153. Sunday Night Mixed Bulls and Heifers 50; Thunder Alley 46 1/2; Red Dog 44; Gutter Dusters 41; Team 12 40; Funky Bowlers 40; Get-Er-Done 39; Sandbaggers 36; 4 Horsemen 36; Robberd 36:12 ozs. at a time 31: Nobody's 27 1/2. Woowns High Games and Series • E. Hammontree 191-512; M. Heath 175-487; T. Robbe 169-180; J. Ingram P8-443; C. Miller 153-441; B. Barlow 150-378; H. Robbe 151­ 359; J. Krouse 137-338; M. Kirchen 180; M. Miller 142. Mens High Games and Series - K. Greenfield 212-629; M. Snyder 204-567; K Hammontree 198-563; J. Smith 192-535; C. Curtis 208-534; T. Barlow 220-522; G. Snyder 182-500; E Thompson 188-491; N. Robbe 173-471; D. Wilkins 146-413; B. Falconer 223; S. Krallman 203; A. Jenkins 202; J. Shoebridge 185. Senior Citizens King Pins 465-33.5; Nash's Harem 46-34; Ward’s Friends 45.5-345; BAT's 425-375; Kuempel 41.5-385; M&M's 415-38.5; Friends 41-39; 4 B's 39-41; Butterfingers 38­ 42; Earl) Risers 38-42; Wrcland's 38-42; Pin Pals 38-42; #1 Senior 325-475; Sun Risers 32-48. Women’s High Games & Series - E Ulrich 186-493; T. Walker 160: S. Pennington 179-478; 0. Otis 227-505; D. Bums 166-452; J. Pettengill 162-412; E. Dunham 179-458; S. Patch 215-551; S. Merrill 295-528; E. Moore 157-427; M. Count 178-403. Men’s High Games & Series - K. Schantz 175; M. Brandt 145; R. Walker 200; B. Terry 215-557; R. Nash 166467; D. Edwards 200; C. Baker 213-607; B. Akers 212-573; R. Robbins 187; K. Meany 215-560; W. Birman ISO-489; W. Mallekoote 177; W. Brodock 182-469; R. Adgate 162; R. Wieland 176 492; N. Thaler 193-456; M. Schondelmayer 168-480. Bowlerettcs Kent Oil & Propane 445-35.5; Hecker Agency 43.5-36.5; NBT 425-375; Railroad Street Mil! 37.5-415; Dean's Dolls 37-43; Slagel Concrete Construction 35-45. High Games & Series - J. Rice 188-475; L. Elliston 210-566; S. VanDenburg 230-601; P. Fowler 144; S. Dunham 153; K. Fowler 207-476; G. Porter 155-456; C. Hurless 147­ 388; D. Snyder 190-524; T. Christopher 178; L Dawe 155-429; J. Leo 158-425; S. Drake 196; N. Goggins 171; S. Merrill 193-513. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thomapple Kellogg couldn't' have asked for much more out of its first trip through the O-K Gold Conference schedule this season. The Trojans sit at 5-2 in the league. That is half a game behind 6-2 Holland Christian, who the Trojans topped Friday night in Middleville. Only South Christian, which suffered its first loss of the season against Forest Hills TK’s offense started on the defensive end. A steal by Brandon Wilson, led to a threepoint basket by the Trojans' Jon Yeazel on the otiiei end. It was the start of a 16-4 run by TK. In the stretch. Wilson and point guard David Finkbeiner buried three-point shots, and the Mustangs had to worry about forward Trevor Manning in the post. With their attention so spread around the court during the run, the Mustangs lost Yeazel along the baseline. Finkbeiner saw him from the top of the key and fired an alley-oop pass towards the backboard that Yeazel caught and fired down for a slam putting his team up eight points at that moment TK’s shots were falling, in part because teammates were finding each other with such nice passes. Four Trojans scored more points than the Mustangs* leading scorer. Number 10 Delton squares off with Galesburg tonight The battle for the lead in the Kalamazoo Valley Association wrestling standings hap­ pens tonight in Delton. The 2-0 Panthers will face off against the 2-0 Rams from Galesburg-Augusta. Edwardsburg and Climax-Scons will also be along for the ride at the DK Quad, which begins at 6 p.m. The winner of the Delton match against Galesburg will be the league leader heading into the final duals and the conference tour­ nament. Last year Delton shared the KVA title with Paw Paw, by edging the Redskins out at the conference tournament. The Panthers took care of the Redskins in their dual meet this season, winning 48-19 last Thursday at Paw Paw. Brett Bissett's big win against the Redskins at 125-pounds helped him improve his season record to 20 wins and 3 losses. "We got some big wins against what we thought were Paw Paw’s quality people," said Delton Kellogg coach Rob Heethuis. Those wins were big one’s in the light weight classes, like Steve Ross’s victory at 103. Brendan Boyle at 119, Trent Green at 135, and Bryan Aber at 145. "Those were really big wins against some of Paw Paw’s better people," said Heethuis. Other winners for Delton against Paw Paw were John Holtman (152). Anthony Riley (160K Eric RyatUXm Dustin Meriau (215). and Octavio Romero (275). The win earned the Panthers the right to face the second ranked team in Division 2. Allegan. The Tigers topped the Panthers in that dual, 62-12. The Tigers weren't the only one’s with a state ranking last week. Delton made the top ten list in Division 3, sliding in at number ten. The Panthers arc 13-5 on the season in dual meets. "It is a nice honor for a bunch of yorag kids," Heethuis said. "You know, two-thirds of that team doesn’t even drive yet, so that’s kind of a nice honor for them." On Saturday, the Panthers will travel to Berrien Springs, to make-up the matches they missed last weekend. ~ Third - B8UW G9HWE SSKSW Friday, January 28 - 2 to 8 pm Saturday, January 29 • 10 am to 8 pm Sunday, January 38 • 10 am to 3 pm 'evins draperies dr fine /umitunr micfuw. 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LLC r------ fx—, W.A. - A— ever ury waterproofing Haxtingi City Bank Tongue & Groove Trojan senior guard Brandon Wilson (2) beats the Mustangs’ Ben Sietsema (11) for a lay-up in the first half of TK’s win at North Pointe Christen on Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Yeazel earned game high honors with 19 points, but also had four rebounds and four assists. Manning and Wilson each finished with 13 points, while Cliff Tomson added 15. Wilson was a deadly outside threat for TK, while Tomson made more often than not got himself into the right spot at the right moment to receive a pass in good position to score. Finkbeiner finished the night with six assists, and Manning had a great all around game totaling five blocked shots, seven rebounds, and three assists. The Trojans weren’t quite as effective in the second half, but did plenty to hold onto the lead. There were only a few short moments where the Trojan lead dipped below ten points in the third quarter. Sophomore center Joe Wasnich paced the Mustangs with 12 points, while guards Phil Giles and Sietsema added 11 apiece. The win bumped the Trojans overall record to 8-3 overall. TK has now won two in a row, following its big loss at Lakewoed High School last Tuesday. Wilson hit a three-poini shot in the final seconds to push the Trojans past the Holland Christian Maroons, 66-64. Friday night. Holland Christian led much of the night, until the Trojans fought back in the third quar­ ter, outscoring the Maroons 25-13 in the peri­ od. The two teams then went back and forth late in the fourth quarter, before Wilson’s game winning three. Wilson has always been a threat outside for the Trojans, and after seniors Yeazel ind Manning were shut off on the last second pos­ session, Wilson got the chance. Yeazel and Manning led TK for the night. Manning poured in 32 points, and Yeazel had 17. 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For status of ice skating, call the YMCA, 945-4574 weather line #5. �Page 12 - Thursday, January 27.2006 - Tha HaaMnga Barmer TK dominates Fighting Scots early by Brett Bremtr Sports Editor A different starting point could have made for a much more exciting O-K Gold contest between Thomapple Kellogg and Caledonia on Wednesday night in Middleville. The Trojans ran away with a 48-27 win. TK won the first nine matches, and Caledonia the final five. After those fust nine matches, TK held a 48-0 lead. “The draw helped us out.” said TK coach Tom Lehman. “We started at our strong point and not theirs. It’s always nice to get a rolling start like that." The match started at 125 pounds, where Delton Kellogg junior guard Chris Madill fires a pass past Hackett Catholic Central's Ben Thayer during Tuesday night’s Kalamazoo Valley Association contest in Kalamazoo. (Photo by Linda Boyce) DK hopes to use KVA win as turning point in season Delton Kellogg split with the two Kalamazoo schools in Kalamazoo Valley Association action in the last week. The Panthers topped Hackett Catholic Central in Kalamazoo Tuesday night, thanks to Nathan Farrell’s 31-point performance. Farrell hit three three’s and was eight of eight from the fret throw line in Delton’s 67­ 56 win. In his two previous games, Farrell had scored zero and seven points. "He kind of busted out of his little scoring slump there.” said Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn. "So. I was real proud of him last night with some of the things that he did.” Brandon Link also had a solid offensive night for Delton with 15 points. The Panthers held a 20-point lead at half­ time, and slipped a little, before turning things back up to close out the victory. "I told the guys we’ve got to start stringing some of these together if we’re going to try to salvage this season.” Mohn said. The Panthers are now 4-8 on the season, and 2-3 in the KVA. IGOS West Green Street . H.itinip. Mn hiqan 49058 . • ■ Trojans from scoring less than a major deci­ sion in the first nine bouts. Scott Brown followed McMurray, by push­ ing the Scot’s Tyler McCoy around the mat for a 13-5 major decision at 140 pounds. Ryan Flake then pinned Zach House 1:43 into the 145-pound match, and Kalani Garber put Steve Jousma on his back 28 seconds into the 152-pound bout. Next came a 12-1 decision by Chris Humphrey over Rob LaFountain at 160, Ben Ybema's tech fall over Travis Sutter at 171, and Eric Reeder’s 50 second pin of Andrew Schaibly in the 189-pound match. That was the end of the Trojans run. but they had more than enough points for the win. Caledonia’s heavyweights and lightweights fought back to make the final score Maxim. “We had six kids come to wrestle Cramer. (Justin) Maxim, Sutter, Bowden. (Ted) McCoy, and Schaibly. Those kids wres­ tled for me. The rest of them didn't show up.” Caledonia is now 1-1 in the conference. TK is 3-0. Both coaches think their teams need to con­ tinue improving. "Caledonia is tough," said Lehman. “They’ve been winning a lot of matches, and they have some real tough kids. I know they don't think they wrestled well at some weights, but we gave up a couple too, where we wrestled a little sloppy.” TK faced Wyoming Park at home last night, and will travel to Lakewood Saturday. Next Thursday, the Trojans come to Hastings to take on the Saxons. couple opportunities in the third quarter ano that just kind of separated us and then they just completed the deal.” Link led Delton with nine points and five rebounds. Farrell had seven points, and 7\ler Blacken and Derek Caldwell added six each. “I thought we played them real well for a half," said Mohn. "Against a quality team like that you can’t even hiccup, and the next thing you know you’re down eight to ten to 12.” Brasseur. M B • respectable. Ted McCoy pinned Michael Munjoy 2:29 into the 215-pound match, and Michael Schaibly scored a 10-6 decision against Derrick Brock in the 275-pound bout. The Scots' three lightweights. Nick Cramer (103). Justin Maxim (112). and Tyler Bowden (119) all won by pin. “It's real simple,” said Scot coach Jim DK has two more KVA contests on the horizon. Their next chance is a trip to Parchment on Friday night, then Delton trav­ els to face Paw Paw on Tuesday. The KVA’s top team, fifth ranked Kalamazoo Christian topped the Panthers in Delton Friday night 59-39. Things looked so good for the Panthers in the first half, they trailed by only two points, 22-20. at the midway point “We came out and kind of squandered a Health Line by Scott B TK’s Justin Lewis pinned Tyior Cook in 4:53. Mike Gurski followed that up by scoring a 16-0 technical fall against Bill D’Amico, then Nate McMurray pinned Bryce VinoerHeide in 1:03. "Our middleweights looked real good.” said Lehman. “I was real pleased with every­ body from Lewis on up." iSe Scots couldn’t even rally to stop the Teh phone 269 945 2419 Internal Medicine Thomapple Kellogg 125-pounder Justin Lewis lifts Caledonia's Tyior Cook off the mat during their bout Wednesday night in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood wrestlers get their 3rd win in the CAAC-3 Lakewood’s varsity wrestling team is con­ tinuing to add pieces to its line-up, continuing VITAMIN E I hear that there might be health risks with taking Vitamin E. Should I keep taking It? Vitamins are substances that are essential for maintenance of good health. They are effective in very small quantities and can usually be obtained in sufficient quantities from eating a well balanced diet. Low levels of vitamins in the body may lead to illness but high levels may lead to problems as well especially when people take very large supplemental doses. Vitamin E fights against the effects of dangerous by-products made naturally in the body. It would seem to make sense that by taking extra Vitamin E you would be even more protected. Therefore, two thirds of the people that take “extra" vitamin E will take 400 III or more every day. Recently, doctors noticed that people who took 200 IU or more of Vitamin E a day died at a higher rate than those who didn't. But, the same doctors caution that the results may not apply to everyone because only a small number of people were tested and those patients tended to have chronic health problems such as heart disease. Then how much should you take? Clearly, you need a certain amount of vitamin E to stay healthy. The average daily dietary intake that is sufficient to meet the nutritional needs of nearly all healthy individuals is about 25 IU per day. This can be obtained by eating foods rich in vitamin E such as vegetable oils, nuts and green leafy vegetables. If you believe that your dietary intake may not include foods high in vitamin E. then taking a multi-vitamin supplement will add about 50 IU per tablet. Doctors will continue to try to figure out if taking "extra" vitamin E protects or hurts and how much vitamin E might be too much. Unfortunately we probably won't have that answer for our patients for years to come but as new research is done on this subject we might just learn that the vitamin E we have been taking to stay healthy and live longer isn't as "safe" as we once thought it was. Scott Brasseur, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician for medical advise before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. Thomapple Kellogg’s Scott Brown, lop, holds down Caledonia's Tyler McCoy dur­ ing their 140-pound match Wednesday night in Middleville. Brown's major decision was one of nine straight wins to start the night for TK. (Photo by Brett Brerrer) to improve, and continuing to win. The Vikings improved to 3-0 in the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 on Thursday evening by knocking off Williamston 63-12. “We’re not great yet.” said Viking coach Bob Veitch. “We still haven’t gotten out !ic?up totally together, but we’re making progress.” Evan Terry made a triumphant return to the Viking line-up Thursday, wining his 125pound match by pin in 4:31. It was one of five Viking pins against the Hornets. Lakewood earned six points at every flight between 152 and 275 pounds. Winning by fall were Cody Dupont at 275, Adam Fyan at 189, Eddie Phillips at 171, and Cody Orszula at 160. At 152 and 215 Williamston had voids in its line-up, as well as at 140, and 103. Lakewood voided at the 119-pound weight class. Michael Gregory. Kyle Root, and Josh Kettle each won decisions for the Vikings. Lakewood missed out on its chance tatty and extend its long winning streak at the Sparta Invitational on Saturday because of the snow. This week the Vikings face DeWitt on the road tonight in another CAAC-3 battle. On Saturday, the Vikings host their own invi­ tational beginning at 9 a.m. DISCOVER YOUR LOCAL YMCA... 1 Family Fun Night Have a fun evening with your family at Camp Algonquin! Delton Kellogg's Casey Peavey chas­ es down a pass in her team's victory over Parchment last Wednesday night on the road. (Photo by Linda Boyce) DK spikers go all five games in two wins The Panthers didn’t make things easy for them­ selves in their current two game winning streak. Delton Kellogg’s vanity girts’ volleyball team went to five games with Friday, Ja 6 to 8 p.m. both Bellevue and Parchment in the last week, but managed viclories in both contests. Monday night in a non-league match. Delton topped the Broncos 25-13, 20-25, 25-13. 17-25, 15-7. Alex Cuibert led Delton with four kills, five Ice skating (weather permitting and bring your own skates), board games, crafts, marshmallow roasting, and s’more making. assists, five aces, and four blocks. Casey Peavey The event is open to all families and is FREE thanks to the funds generated by the YMCA annual Partner for Youth campaign. For more information, call the YMCA, 945-4574. assists, as well as six kills and two blocks. added three kills, four aces, and also dished out ten assists. Cuibert did much of the passing in her team's Kalamazoo Valley Association contest against Parchment last Wednesday. She accounted for 15 Jordan Haines also had a big game that night, recording seven kills and two blocks. That contest wen: back and forth as well, with the final score of 19-25. 25-18. 20-25. 27-25, 15­ 9. Delton Kellogg hosted Kalamazoo Christian in the KVA on Wednesday night. Next Wednesday Hackett Catholic Central visits Delton Kellogg. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 27. 2005 - Page 13 Sailors top Trojan spikers in three games Lamphere’s free throws lift Lions past Lansing Christian Maple Valley varsity boys’ basketball coach Keith Jones had one thing to tell his team before beginning this week's Southern Michigan Athletic Association action, “no For the second lime in two tries, the TK varsity volleyball team came out slow in an O-K Gold contest. On Thursday night, it was the South Christian Sailors who were the beneficiaries. The Sailors didn't need any help in their 25­ 8, 25-11,23-15 victory over the Trojans Kristen Willemstein led the Trojan attack with four kills, and also had one ace. Michelle VanderMeer had eight assists for TK. The Trojans are now 0-2 in the O-K Gold, and win try to improve on that mark when they visit Byron Center tonight. On Monday. Jan. 31. the Trojans will host the TK Quad in Middleville. Maple Valley's Jamie Corwin drives Dansville's Scott Hawkins backwards in their 125-pound bout Thursday night. Corwin’s pin in 5:50 capped off the Lions' 64-15 win over the Aggies. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Valley spikers keep perfect Lions give up only 15 points SMAA record total in two SMAA matches Maple Valley's varsity girls' volleyball team improved to 2-0 in the Southern Michigan Athletic Association by topping Morrice last Wednesday night. 25-16, 25-12, 25-18. The Lions were 16-9-4 overall beaded into last night's league match against Leslie. A lol of Lions got into the attack. Amy Joostbems led the team with eight kills, while Kyndra Root and Kortney Ewing had six each. Amy Abbott added four kills, and Jessi Winegar three. Joostbems also had five solo blocks and three aces. The entire Lion team continued i« solid serving. Root led the team with five aces, while Abbott and Lisa Hsmilto.; had four apiece, and Alaina Mater hit three. Hamilton also dished out 24 assists in the three games. Root led the team with 16 digs, while Sammy Cowell added ten. and Hamilton nineThis Saturday, Maple Valley will be at the Concord Inviutional, then host Bellevue next Wednesday. The Maple Valley varsity wrestling team can wrap up an undefeated Southern Michigan Athletic Association season with a pair of wins at Webberville last week. The Lions will face Webberville and Leslie tonight. Valley is already 4-0 in the league, and stayed undefeated by topping Dansville and Bellevue at home last Thursday night Maple Valley hasn't just been winning SMAA matches. The Lions have been domi­ nating. They defeated Bellevue 78-0, and knocked off Dansville 64-15. The Broncos had four voids in their line­ up, and Valley scored eight pins. Only two matches went the full six minutes, Tyler Greenfield’s 7-0 decision at 119, and Jamie Corwin’s 8-2 win at 125 pounds. The eight grapplers winning by fall for Valley were Ron Smith, Raven Scurlock, Ben 4-0 Garrett________________ M’a______ __________________________ *0 Mean Green______________________ 3-1 Back 2 Back_________________________ 2-2 1-3 Curtis-------------- ----- ---------------- -1-3 D-Stones........... ................... Hard Knocks_________________________ 1-3 Gardner______________________________04 up with a pin at 140. Fassett, Chris Morris. Lackscheide. and Jamie Corwin were the Lions who earned pins against the Aggies. The other five Lion victories were thanks to voids in the Aggie line-up. When the Lions weren’t involved on Thursday things were very exciting. Bellevue knocked off Webberville 39-30. and Dansville topped Webberville 25-24. Vikings vs. Vikings round two in Haslett Friday night **’ om offtuteague.race Ttra^y. The Vikings naff iff turn up their defense Lakewood got Tuesday night’s non-con- - Thursday Night Basketball Boss. Torey Roberts, David Scurlock, Keith Lackscheide. Jon Sufford, and Jake McMillon. Dansville won only three weight classes against the Lions. Valley had a 28 point lead before the Aggies scored. After Tyler Corwin won against a void. Justin Cook started the action with a 10-1 major decision at 135. Kevin Fassett followed by Brett Brener Sp^s Editor"'^ presshre.” “Well, there’s really no pressure on us," said Jones. “We’ve lost three games in the league Lansing Christian has just one loss, and Olivet hasn't lost any. Those team’s atstill fighting for it" “It" being the Southern Michigan Athletic Association’s final conference crown. The Eagles (ranked third in the state in Class C) knocked off the Pilgrims (ranked sixth in the state in Class D) Jan. 18. Lansing Christian has two losses in the league after Tuesday night. There has to be some pressure when a team is going to face two teams like that in one week. The Lions take on Olivet Friday, after knocking off the Pilgrims in Lansing 48-46 Tuesday night. There had to be some pressure when Lansing Christian started erasing the eight­ point lead the Lions carried into the fourth quarter. There had to be pressure when the Pilgrims finally tied the ball game. There most certainly was pressure when Lion junior guard Adam Lamphere stepped to the free throw line with one second left, and the score tied at 46. If there was. the Lions lived through it. Lamphere knocked down the two free throws, to secure the victory. He finished with 13 points. Jason Beardslee led the Lions with 16. Lamphere was seven of nine from the free throw line on the night. Beardslee was six of eight from the stripe. . Maple Valley is now 4; 3 in the SMAA, one game back of the 5-2 Pilgrims. There is little hope cither team will catch Olivet at the top of the conference, but second place sounds pretty good right about now. The Lions shut the Pilgrims down in the middle -)f the ball game, limiting Lansing Christian to just seven points in the second quarter and six in the third. Josh Bursley and Root each added six points. It was all the more amazing because the Lions never got going from the outside. They didn’t hit a three in the entire ball game. The outside shot has been a very important part of the Lion team’s offense this season. The Lions struggled with their shot last week Friday, and it made for a tough night. Maple Valley did manage to get by Dansville, with a two of 14 performance from behind the arc. but it took overtime. After scoring just four points in the fourth quarter the Lions came back to score nine in the extra session against the Aggies, and it earned them a 59-52 victory. “We played pretty good defense." said Jones. "We kind of switched stuff up on them We threw a press at them, and made them use a time out early in the game.” Dustin Jones spearheaded the Lion defense. Marked up on the Aggies top scorer. Reed McNally, for much of the nigh’ held him to just five points “That’s what I ask cna of him most of the time," said coach Jones. “We’U put him on the other team’s best perimeter players, and for the most pan he’s done a real good job." Dustin Jty^es matched McNally with five points of hit own on the other end. Lamphere led the Lion offense with 17 points, while Dustin Mead added 14 points and seven assists. Beardslee had 12 points and nine rebounds for the Lions, while Josh Bursley had eight points and 13 boards. Maple Valley will be at home on Tuesday to take on Webberville, then faces Hopk;ns at home next Wednesday. Vikings solve newscoring system, then down Haslett The Lakewood volleyball team opened Emily Duits, the serving of Pennington, and their Capital Area Activities Conference good defense of Emily MacDonali and Division 3 season Wednesday night by beat­ Stevie Spetoskey. ing Haslett in three games 25-16,25-14,25­ “MacDonald and Stevie are playing tt«ir 13. best ball of the season right now." .aid Duits “They ire bej&juj^ M> limit mistakes often sfvetyMM|MMry steady defensiveiy" in the third quarter, to erase a three-point that I-akewood has used the newly adopted ference battle with Spana out of the way half-time deficit. three out of five format that the MHSAA Game three begin with some nervous Tuesday night, winning on the road 49-37 Lakewood's mandated for all league and state competi­ moments as Brehm, who was playing with to improve to 11-1 on the season. The Vikings have won their last ten ball leading scorer. Corey Thelen battled foul trouble, and Travis the flu finally had enough and had to call it tion. “I know our kids were nervous early being Willard and Tyler Beglin made up for his a night. But Ashley Yager came in and games, they’re 4-1 in the Capital Area point production. Willard tossed in 18 home for the first time this year," said played solid giving the Vikings a chance to Activities Conference, and nothing that has points and led his team with 11 rebounds. Viking coach Jeff Duits. "But we also have control the tempo and the game. happened to this point means much com­ Beglin added 12 points. thought we would be a very good team in Emily Duits with 13 kills, and Pennington these week night matches because we have a with ten led the Lakewood offense. Brehm solid offensive lineup. So, even if we have had 20 assists and MacDonald had 15 serv­ one girl with a bad night there ate plenty ice points including six aces. pared to Friday night. Tomorrow, the Lakewood Vikings and Pat Morris contributed eight points, five steals, and two assists. Scores-Hard Knocks 65 Curtis 23; J-S's 58 Haslett Vikings square off in Haslett with Lakewood needed offense from every­ Gardner 37; Garrett 40 D-Stones 34; Garrett the CAAC-3 lead on the line. Haslett made where to make up for the Cougars shooting. 67 Hard Knocks 44; J-4'S 51 Back2Back 50; its first trip through the conference sched­ LCC scored more than 60-pcrcent of its Morgan Pennington got the Vikings going Mean Green 36 Gardner 15; D-Slones 39 ule unscathed, 5-0. points from behind the three-point line, hit­ early with good hitting and Chelsea Brehm's The Vikings had a CAAC-3 match with ting 11 shots from behind the arc. good setting and serving also aided the team. Fowlerville on Wednesday night, will be at Curtis 15; Back2Back 38 Mean Green 35. High Scorers - E. Gillespie 154; Andrew Vincent 91; C. Timmerman 78; N. Heath 73; A. Hargett 61; T. Jiies 58; M. Stonehouse 57; These five win included a one-point win in the Lakewood High School Gymnasium on Dec. 10. Lakewood kept pace with Haslett in the league with a two-point win last Friday A. Hurless 55; A. Fortier 53; J. Dye 47. Lakewood is now 21-5-1 and is an honor­ mote to pick up the slack." able mention in class B. Anthony Fernandez hit four of them and Haslett gave Lakewood problems early the Northview Invitational on Saturday. finished the night with 24 points for LCC. with their tipping, but Lakewood began to Next Wednesday they're back to league Andrew Campbell hit three and finished adjust and took control of the match. Game action when they travel to Williamston. with 15 points. two was all Lakewood with the hitting of night. Lansing Catholic Central's Cougars have Men’s Basketball Standings made a habit this winter of pushing the top A League Team Day___________________________ 3-1 team's Blarney Stone................ ............. Conference Division 3 to the limit, and they 3-2 Blair's Landscaping...... —.....__ .............4-2 Wireless Wonderland.................................. 0-5 in the Capital Area Activities did it again at Lakewood Friday. The Vikings needed a bucket in the final seconds by Travis Willard to shoot past the B league Cougars, 55-53. Playmakers......................................................3-1 “This is one of the best teams we have Advantage Housing_________________ .4-1 played this year," said Viking coach Mark Generation Gap____ __________________ 3-2 Farrell. “We had players really step up Family Dental___________ when we needed it. This game builds char­ 3-3 Drill Turn................ ........................ 3-3 acter and keeps us in the hunt." 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January 27. 2005 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO RECRUIT A PCFC Notice - Pursuant to - 5 CFP pert 960.104. the Local Federal Coordinating Committee tor the Kent/Ottawa/Barry County Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) invites voluntary, Charitable Human Health and Welfare organizations or Federations io apply to act as the Principal Combined Fund Organization tor the year 2005 CFC Campaign. Deadline tor the submission of a fuWy completed and documented application is 5 p.m. EOT, February 14. 2005 Applications are available at wwwopm.gov/dc. Send application to: Steve McCarthy LFCC Chair P.O. Box 3310 110 Michigan NW Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 ammo Hope Township Synopsis January 10,2006 4 Board members present and 5 citizens. Approved previous minutes, bile and received standing reports. Learned about Fire Budget, agreed to sell Clerks old computer, appointed Peake to ZBA and Tonkin to Library Boards, reviewed road projects tor 2005. Adjourned at 8:18 pm. Linda Eddy-Hough. Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert, Supervisor TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL Stewart Lake Weed Central Special Aeeeoewient Dtetrtct Na. 1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Ihe Township Board of the Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Mcnigan. naming resorveo as mienuon to proceeo on pennons n»eo wrm me lownsnp to make certain pubfic Improvements consisting of Ihe apptcation of herbicide treatments tor the eradication or control of aquatic weeds and ptants in Stewart Late (the "Improvements’) in frw Township, has made Rs final determination of a special assessment cfistrict which consists of the toficwring described tots and parcels of land which are bei vsfitted by the Improvements and against which al or a portion of the coat of the Improvements shall be speciafiy assessed: STEWART LAKE WEED CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. I Lots and Parcels Numbered: 08-11-011-001-00 08-11-011-002-00 08-11-011-004-00 08-11-011-008-00 08-11-011-016-00 08-11-014-015-00 08-11-014-015-10 08-11-OI4-O15-2O 08-11-014-016-00 08-11-014-017-00 08-11-014-018-00 08-11-014-019-00 08-11-014-019-10 08-11-014-020-00 08-11-014-021-44 08-11-0144)21-46 08-11-014-022-00 08-11-014-023-00 08-11-014-024-00 08-11-014-025-00 08-11-011-026-10 08-11-014-027-00 08-11-0144)28-00 08-11-1104)01-00 08-11-1104)02-00 08-11-1104)034)0 08-11-110-0044)0 08-11-110-0054)0 08-11-110-006-00 08-11-1254)014)0 08-11-125-0024)0 08-11-125-0034X) 08-11-125-004-00 08-11-1254)05-00 08-11-1254)064)0 08-11-125-007-00 08-11-1254)08-00 08-11-1254)09-00 08-11-1254)104)0 08-11-1254)114)0 08-11-1254)12-00 08-11-1254)144)0 08-II-125-0154)0 08-11-125-016-00 08-11-1254)174)0 08-11-1254)18-00 08-11-125-013 10 08-11-125-024-00 08-11-125-025-00 08-11-1254)26-00 08-1 1-125-0274)0 08-11-1254)28-00 08-11-125-029-00 08-11-1254)304)0 08-11-125-031-00 08-11-1254)32-00 08-11-125-0334)0 08-11-125-034-00 08-11-1254)354)0 08-11-1254)364)0 08-11-1254)374)0 08-11-1254)384)0 08-11-014-021-42 4)8-11-0144)21-40 08-11-0144)21-36 08-1)4)144)21-38 08-114)14-021-34 08-11-0144)21-32 08-114)144)21-21 AB A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by David M. Raub and Susan Raub. husband and wife, Mortgagors, to TMS Mortgage Inc., dba The Money Store, Mortgagee, dated the 5th day of May. 1997 and recorded in Ihe office of the Register of Deeds, tor The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 7th day of May. 1997 in Uber 893 of Barry County Records, prje 675, said Mortgage having been assigned to Wachovia Bank, NA on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the dale of this notice, the sum of Seventy Thousavl Seven Hundred Ton & 92/100 ($70,710.92), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been Instituted to recover the debt secured by said mort­ gage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contains* in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such caee made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 17th day of February. 2006 at 1 DO o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage wfil be torecfosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, (that being the buikfing whore the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry is hold), of the premises described In said mortgage, or so much thereof as may ba necessary io pay the amount due. as afore­ said on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 9.25% per annum and al legal costs, charges, and expenses, Inckxfing the attorney fees slowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said promises are described as fotows: Al that certain piece or parcel of land sit­ uated In the Township of Assyria. County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as tofiows. to wit: The East 30 Acres of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of section 25. Town 1 North, Range 7 West. . During the twelve (12) months immediately fol­ lowing the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 800.3241a. the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 1/2006 WactnMa Bank . NA Mortgagee THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEKT7ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default nas been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth A. Redman and Sandra C. Redman, husband and r*te. to Mortgage Lenders Network USA toe., mortgagee, dated June 7, 2001 and recorded June 28, 2001 to Instrument Number 1062164. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank Trust Company, fka Bankers Trust Company, as Trustee by assignment dated June 11. 2001 and recorded on February 11. 2002 in Instrument Number 1074606, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be duo on such mortgage the sum of Eighty­ Eight Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-One and 02/100 Dollars ($88,391.02) mdudtog interest at the rate of 10.00% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wB bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfic venue at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings to Barry County. Michigan at 1 DO p.m. on February 17.2005. The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 3 of Block 5 of Kenfteid's 2nd Addfiton to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded to Uber 1 of Plate on Pago 37 The redemption period shall bo 8 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shal bo 30 days from ihe date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the properly and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event your damages, if any, are limned solely to the return of the bid amount tendered al sale. Dated: January 20, 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Deutsche Bank Trust Company, fka Bankers Trust Company, as Trustee, As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 Fte No. 335.0014 PUB: 1/20-2/10 FABRIZIO A BROOK. P.C. Jonathan L Engman (P5636-) Attorney tor Wachovia Bank, NA 868 W. Big Beaver, Suite 1470 <*U7*4 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-26GC Pub: 1/20 - 2/10 NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Berry County Board a of Commissioners held January 25, 2005. are available County Clerk's Office at 220 W. Slate St., Hastings, between the hours of 800 a.m. and 5SO p.m. Monday through Friday, MpMrww.barrycounty.org or www.barrycounty.org; NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking individ­ uals to serve on the Paries and Recreation Board, Gun Board and Commission on Aging Board. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office. 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St. Hastings; (269) 945-1284, and must be returned no later than 5DO p.m. on February 4, 2005. NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking indi­ viduals to serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Applicants can not five in a city, village or charter township. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St.. Hastings; (269) 945-1264, and must be returned no later than 5DC p.m. on February 10, 2005. 08637321 Boundary of Proposed Stewart Late Weed Control Special Assessment District No. 1 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Orangeville has made and certified a apodal assessment roC tor the special assessment district, which roll sets forth the relative portion of the coot of sold Improvements which is to be levied In the form of a apodal assessment against each benefited lot and parcel of land in the special assessment cfietrict Pursuant to the resolution of the Township Board adopted on January 4. 2005. me costs of the Improvements are to bo periodtoafiy redetermined on a yearly basis in accordance with the resolution TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AT A SPECIAL MEETING TO BE HELD ON. TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 8, 2005. AT 7 DO O’CLOCK P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL. 6910 BOULTER ROAD. SHELBYVILLE. MICHIGAN. IN SAID TOWNSHIP. TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roil as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hal for public examination. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY RLE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL. BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING. An appearance may be made by an owner or party in interest. or his or her agent, in per­ son or. In the alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter prior to the hearing, in which case a personal appearance at the heanng is not required. This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Orangeville. Dated: January 4, 2005 0M37310 Patricia A. Blauvelt, Clark Township of OrangevfUe BARRY COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BARRY COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION MASTER PLAN The Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a pubic hearing on Saturday. February 5. 2005. at 11 DO a m. in the first floor conference room of the Courts and Law Building. 206 W. Court Street. Hastings. Ml 49056, to solicit pubic comment regrading educational and recreational pro­ grams offered by the Barry County Parks and Recreation Department. The department requests feedback from the pubfic to gauge if it is successfu Ity providing the types of edu­ cational and recreattonal services desired by Barry County residents Information on the above public hearing and minutes of sard meeting will be available at Historic Chariton Park. 2545 S. Chartton Park Road. Hastings. Ml 49058. during regular busi­ ness hours. Persons wishing to comment by letter or e-mail may pick up a copy of the department's 5-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan prior to the meeting. E-mails may be sent to ashannon'SisefY.nfi! Dr. George Shannon, Barry County Parks and Recreation Director ffFT —hi Notice Of Mortgage Foradoeure Bale THIS FIRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR AT T BMP I MG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WM.L BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS. This sate way be rescinded by the torectoeing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, aMf too M­ ed sotety to the return of the bld amount tan* dared al sate, phis totarecL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage mads by Robert S. Peake, a stogie man. original mortgagors), Io National City Mortgage Services Co. Mortgagee, dated February 27,2004, and recorded on March 4. 2004 in Instrument 1123155, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to bo duo at the dale hereof the sum of Eighty-One Thousand Four Hundred Rfiy-Six And 50/100 Dollars ($81,456.50). including interest al 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. nodes is hereby given that said mortgage wfli be torectoeod by a saio of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at foe Barry County Courthouse In Hastings at 1 DO PM. on February 24. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Bony. Barry County, Michigan, and are deacribed aa: Lot 48 of J.R. Bush's Rret Addition Io the Vfiterw? £ Delton, according to the recorded mereof. as recorded In Uber 1 of Plate un Pago 33, Bony County Records The redemption pe;od shal be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance Hfo MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the '^damptior. period shal be 30 days from the date jf such sale Dated: January 27.2005 For more information, please aifi: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For National City Mortgage Services Co 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fanns. Michigan 48025-5822 Fie 4046042F01 ■root NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE BALE THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTBB’TtNG TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATK.'N WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be reacted ed by the torectoeing mortgagee. In that event, your, damages, if any. shal bo fimited solely to the rrAum of the bid amount tendered at sate, plus interust MORTGAGE SALE - DefauB has boon made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth J. Kulda. a stogie person and Dorinda M. Haxfin, a single person. 0;>gtna; mortgagors), to \»eas rargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated Marot: 22. 2002, and recorded on March 28. 2002 In insterment 1077320, in Barry county records. Mtahigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to bs due at the dale hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Bghty-Rve Thousand Six Hundred Forty-One And 82/100 Doflars ($185,641.62). inctodhg Interest at 8.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage w# bo toredoood by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfic vondus. at ths B^ry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM, on February 10, 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Thomapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8. Near Lye Estate Plal fl according io the recorded plat thereof, as recorded * Lto*ri8o< jPt<te- Piy 7> Barry County Records The redemption period shal bo 6 months from tho date of such sale, unteos determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 8003241a. In which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from fos date of such sate. Dated: January 6, 2005 For more information, please cal: FC D 248593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Wofis F«go Bank. NA successor by merger and/or name change to Wofis Fargo Homo Mortgage, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File I037444F02 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT... ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be reednded by the torectoeing mortgagee. In that event, your damages,« any. shal bo fimited soteiy to the return of the bid amount tendered al sate, ptos Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Detautt has boonnwte In the conditions of a mortgage made by Dwight B Hewitt, Jr., and Mtehefie Hewitt, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 30, 2001, and recorded on May 9, 2001 In instrument 1059368, in Bany county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at foe date hereof tho sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-One And 46/100 DoHare ($89,581.46). inckxfing interest al 9% per annum. Under the power of sate contained In saM mort­ gage and foe statute in such oaae made and pro­ vided, notice Is hereby given that sted mortgage w« De rcrectoeeo oy a saw or me mongagoo premtees. or some part of them, at pubfic vendue, at foe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM. on February 10, 2005. Sted premises we situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 82 feet of Lots 1. 2. and 3 except the East 86 teat of Lot 1. Block 16, Daniel Striker's Addttton to foe Cty. formerly VHtege of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plata, on Page 11. The redemption period shal bo 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determtoed aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period Shafi bo 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: January 6. 2005 For more informatton. ptease cal: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File 4010527F02 0«ST7t7l �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 27. 2005 - Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES Default having bean made in the condtttons of a certain Future Advance Mortgage executed on August 14. 2003, by Steven C. Guy. an unmarried man, as Mortgagor, to Chemical Bank Shoreline, as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the office of Ihe Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on August 29. 2003, in Document No. 1112044 [the -Mortgage!, on which Mortgage there Is claimed to bo an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage. due and unpaid in ihe amount of Two Hundred Fifty One Thousand Three Hundred Seventy Two and 84/100 Dollars '$251,37234), as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other coots secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or m equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any pert of tho debt, secured by the Mortgage, and tho power of sale in the Mortgage having become operative by racoon of the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thunday. Fabruwy 24.2005. al 100 o'clock In the afternoon, at the CourthouM. 220 Waal Stale Street. Heatings. Michigan, that being the place 01 holding the Ckcuk Court tor the County ol Barry, there will be orterad torsel end sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, lor Ihe purpose ol satisfying the unpaid amount ol tho indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and eapeneee ol sale, cer­ tain property located In Barry County. Michigan, described In the Mortgage as follows: Tho South 2 rads o* Lor 227 of the cay. formerly VUaoe of Hastings, according to the recorded plat toereof. Also. Lot 309 of tho City, formerly VHIao* 0* Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. Tho length of the redemption period wfll bo six (6) months from tho dote of tho sole. Delod: January 27. 2005 MILLER. CANFIELD, PADDOCK AND STONE. P.LC Attorneys for Chemicai Bank ShoroMno By. Lori L Purkey. Eeq. 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 ommr (2/17) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt coF * lector caempeng to cocoes a oecc Any mrormaeon obtained crifl be used for this purpose, if you are in the Military, please contact our office at tho number Mod below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Andrew M. Berg, a married men. and Betty Jo Berg, his wife to Amoriquest Mortgage Company, a Delaware Corporation Mortgagee, dated March 1. 2004 and recorded March 9. 2004 in Instrument • 1123405. Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., by assignment dated March 9. 2004 and recorded October 29.2004 in Instrument •1136352 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand Two Hundred Eleven Dollars and Twenty-Seven Cents ($65,211.27) including interest 8.9% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday, February 17, 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Oreage>Re, Bony County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at tho Southwest comer of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9. Town 2 North. Rango 10 West, Orangovflte Township, thence East 310 foot aicng the North 1/8 fine to centerline of Lindsey Rood, thence Northeasterly 119 foot along tho cen­ terline of Lindsey Rood to the place of beginning, thence continuing Northeosterty along tho centerfine al Lindsey Road 194 feet thence North of the Southwest comer of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Sectton 9. thence South on said East 1/8 Hno 2C5 foot thence Southeasterly 370 feet more or toss to tho place of beginning. Commonly known as 5220 Lindsey Rd. Delton Ml 49046 Tho redemption period shafl bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless doterminod abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shafl bo 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: JANUARY 13, 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potosttvo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester HRs, Ml 46307 (248) 844-5123 Our Ate No: 05-31401 ASAP628263 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10 0M37M, Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Notice Of Mortgage Forodooure Safe THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS : This eeiemey be reoctndod by tho forodoolng mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shal be Umftod eoiofy to tho return of tho bid amount ten­ dered st sate, plus Merest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel Kitchen, a married man and Laurie Kitchen, solely tor tho purpose of barring dower, original mort­ gagors), to Firstar Bank. NA. a National Banking Association. Mortgagee, dated January 6. 2002, and recorded on January 24. 2002 in instrument 1073606, and assigrvxi by said Mortgagee to ClttAnanciai Mortgage Company, Inc. as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Two Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Seven And 03/100 Dottars ($82,197.03), including interest at 9.25% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. nolice to hereby given that said mortgage win bo torectoeod by a sate of the mortgaged promtoes, or some pert of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM. on February 24.2005. Said promtoes are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer o> Section 34. Town 2 North. Rango 8 West; thence South 10 rods; thence East 8 rods; thence North 10 rocs, tnence west to me piece or oegmntng The redemption period shall be 6 months from tho date of ouch sale, unless doterminod aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal bo 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: January 27, 2005 For more Information, please call: FC M 248.593.1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For CttFtnandai Mortgage Company, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Ate P038392F03 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE N ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE BALE - Default having bean made In the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Shktoy F. Fox, a single woman and nonaio t. Hamman, a smgic man, as jotni renanis, Mortgagors, to Homeowners Loan Corp. Mortgagee, dated the 24th day of October, 2000 and recorded h the office of the Register of Deeds, tor The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 9th day of November. 2000 in Instrument # 1051742 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Monument Street Funding-ll. LLC said assignment dated the 15* day of December, 2004 Record In Instrument 1138735 Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, tho sum of One Hundred Thousand Ono Ave Hundred Seventy Nine & 30/100 ($101,579JO), and no suit or proceeding at tew or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sate contained In said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice to hereby given that on the 10* day of February, 2005 at 130 o'clock a.m. Local Time, •aid mortgage wB bo torectoeod by a sate al pubttc auction, to toe highest bidder, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, (that being the building whore the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry to held), of tho premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may bo necessary to pay the amount duo, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 9.540% per annum and afl legal costs, charges, and expenses, including tho attor­ ney lees attowod by taw, and atoo any sum or sums which may bo paid by tho undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as fottows: Al that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Hastings, County of Barry. State of Michigan, and described as lottows, to wit: Legal Description for 001N21525: Beginning at a point on the west fine of Section 25, Town 3 North. Range 8 West Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan. distant South 00 degrass 00 minutes 27 seconds West 178.00 toot I***. ■■ rcomer rn.iM. or saxi M **»oecuun -i i *1 n II OC num mo *1ivmuiwesi o,■ thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 27 seconds Wool 220.00 toot along said West section fine; thence South 39 degrees 46 minutes 04 seconds East 330.00 toot perattei with the North lino of said Section 25; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 27 seconds East. 198.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 04 seconds West 245.00 toot; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 27 seconds East, 22.00 toot; thence North 59 degrees 48 min­ utes 04 seconds West. 65.00 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement tor pubttc high­ way purposes over the Westerly 33 toot thereof for Chartton Park Road and any other easements or restrcrttons of record During the six (6) months immediately fokowing the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that tho proper­ ty to doterminod to bo abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. ttte property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sate. Datrd: 1/6/05 Monument Street Funding-ll, LLC, Mongagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. P.C. Jonathan L. Engman (P56364) Attorneys tor Monument Street Funding-ll, LLC 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 248-362-2600 ASAP626361 01/06, 01/13,01/20, 01/27 omriw Thanks to you... 426 Girls ages 5-17 were able Short Forectoeure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES, P.C., »S ATTEMPTING FO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY MKNUKTKM OBTAMED WBX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MSJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to tho condrticns of a mortgage made by: GERALD B. MCALLISTER and TELINA R. MCALLISTER, HUS­ BAND AND WIFE to Mortgage Electronic Regtekation Systems, inc., CMERS”). solely as nominee tor Lender and Lender's suocessom and assigns GMAC Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated November 7. 2002. and recorded on November 15. 2002, In Instrument Number 1091625, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which there to claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY TWO THOUSAND NINE HUN­ DRED SEVENTY NINE AND 22/100 DOLLARS ($82,979.22), including inter.* at 6.^5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to said i ■xxlgago and tw statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of toe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, st pubttc vendue, at toe Barry County Courthouse to Hastings, Michigan, at 1 DO o’clock p.m. on February 17, 2005. Said premiss are situated to TOWNSHIP OF WOODLAND. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 8 and 9, except toe part of Lot 9 described as: Beginning at a point 7 and 9/10 test Northeast from Station E on Survey NneEtoFonthelotlino between Lots 9 and 10; thence Southeast on said lot Uno 60 test; thence Northwesterly to a point 30 feet Northeasterly from Station E. thence Northwesterly parafiei to said lot boundaries to the shores of Saddlebag l eke, thence Southwest along its shore to the lol fine between Lots 9 and 10; thence Southeast to piece of beginning, ol Shady Haven, according to the recorded plat thereof, being pert of toe Northeast 1/4 of Section 24, Town 4 North, Rango 7 West Woodland Township. Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sate unless determined abandoned to accordance with 1948CL 8003241a. to which case ttte redemption period shal bo 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: January 17, 2006 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc., fMERSl. »o*eiy as nominee for Lender and Lender's sucoessors and assigns. GMAC Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. P.C. 23100 Providence Drive. Suite 450 Southfield. Michigan 48075 TIB RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTHG TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY BFORM A1ON WE OBTAIN WAX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. fefauft has occurred to the conditions of a mortgap made by Scott R.Peck. a stogie man. mort­ gage. to SBC Mortgage. LLC. a Michigan limited kaOity company, mortgagee, by a mortgage dated Apf 18,2003 recorded to the Office of the Regieter of toads tor Berry County, on April 24, 2003 as dooment no. 1102640. Because of said default, the mortgagee has declared tho entire unpaid amunt secured by said mortgage due and payable fortwrth S of the date of thio notice, there is claimed to be iue, todudtog for principal and interest on said mogage. tho sum of $41,711.60, and interest w« corinue on toe principal balance ol $40,275 59 at theate of frve and one-haff (5.5%) percent. No suit or rocoodtogs to law has been instituted to recov­ er to debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thosof. btioo to hereby given that by virtue of too power of ate contained to eaid mortgage, and toe statute to ttch case made and provided, and to pay said amunt with interest, as provided to said mortgage, antafl legal coots, chergss and expenses. Includ­ ing ttomey’s fees attowod by taw. and al taxes and instance premiums paid by tho undersigned befre sale, said mortgage wto bo forodoood by satoaf tho mortgagee prsmtoec at pubttc sate to tho higitot bidder as toe East door of toe Barry County Coclhouae, 220 W. State Street Hastings, kticigan. on Thursday. February 24. 2005 at 1 JO p.m Tie premises covered by said mortgage are sttuyd to toe VMtego of Mkkflovttte. Barry County, Mtdgan, and are deacribod as fottows: Ut4andthatpartofLot5of Asesssorls Plat Nurber 2 of MkldtevSs, according to tho recorded piatooreof to Uber 3 of Ptats on page 9, dsocribod as Mows: BEGINNING tho Easterly side of High Strut 186 foot from too comer of High Street and Dibfo Streets to tos Vtaage of MMdfovflfo; thence Nonerty along the East aids of High Street 84 5 feetthence Eact to the Southeast comer of Lot 5 of Asaesor*s Ptat Number 2. or too Southeast oonwr of . bt 4 of Block 41 of toe original VBags Ptat; thece Southwesterly along toe South Ino of Lot 5, 13S foot; thence Southerly pamflel to High Street 19.1 foot; thence Westerly parattel wtth Dfobie Strut 116.5 foot to the PLACE OF BEGINNING; md commonly known as 123 High Street. MxUevrtte, Ml 49333. btioe is further given that toe length of the redmption period wB be six (6) months from the dak of seta, unless determined abandoned to acordance with MCL 800J241S. to which caao the redmption period shal bo thirty (30) days from the dak of steo. Daid: January 13,2005 TW>HEY MAGGINI. PIC Artmeys tor Chemical Bank Weot Loo Servicer for SBC Mortgage, LLC By Javid Schoofonborg (P30810) Rutoeos Adtfreoa: 21 abaters Buiidtog ^Ottawa Avenue. N.W. Grnd Rapids, Ml 49503 (61) 459-6168 °~73S7 Noltoe Of Mortgage Forodoouro Sato THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASES: This ode may bo reodndod by tho forootooing mortgagee, in Biel event, your damages. If tthy, shall be limited ooffify to the fMttfrVw*Md amount tendered steakphtelMareet MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made to tho conditions of a mortgage made by Alan L Smith, a married man and Sue Smith, his wife, orig­ inal mortgagor(s), to Gehrke Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated October 27.1997, and recorded on October 31, 1997 to tostiumod 1003518. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Secretary of Veterans Affairs, an Officer of the United States of America as assignee by an assignment, to Barry county records, Mfohigan, on which mortgage there is claimed io be due at toe date hereof the sum d Seventy-Six Thousand Frve Hundred Thtoy-Fiva And 69/100 Dottars ($78,535.69). tockidtog interest at 5% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained to said mort­ gage and toe statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice d hereby given that said rrortgage wttl be foreclosed by a sale of toe mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at pubttc vendue, st the Barry Cc-.vity Courthouse to Hastings at 130 PM. on February 17. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Cartton. Barry County, Michigan, and art described as: Parcel A: Begtontog al a point on tt« West line of Section 23. Town 4 North. Range 6 West distant South 02 GC-irees 31 minutes 10 seconds West 850.78 feet from the West 1/4 post of said Section 23; thence South 83 degrees 27 minutes 41 sec­ onds East 33233 loot: thence South 02 degrees 18 minutes 24 seconds West 441.84 toot; thence North 88 degrees 02 minutes 23 seconds Wtast 333.12 feet along the Worth line of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 23; thence North 02 degrees 31 minutes 10 seconds East 468.18 feet along the West line of said Section 23 to the place of beginning. Subject to easement for pubttc high­ way purposes described as lottows; Commencing at toe West 1/4 post of Section 23. Town 4 North. Range 8 West, thence South 02 degrees 31 min­ utes 10 seconds West 1318.98 feet; thence South 88 degrees 02 minutes 23 seconds East 116.77 feet along the South line of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 23 to the place of beginning; thence Northeosterty 138.62 feet along the Arc of a Curve to the radius of which is 285.45 feet and the Chord of which bears North 78 degrees 02 minutes 55 seconds East 137.26 feet; thence South 88 degrees 02 minutes 23 seconds East 83.32 feet , thence South 02 degrees 18 minutes 24 seconds Wstf 33.00 foot; thence North 88 degrees 02 mtoutM 23 seconds West 216.35 feet atong said South fine to the piece of begtontog. The redemption period shafl be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated. Jam ary 13.2005 For more information, please call: FC X 248 593.1302 Trott A Trott, PC. Attorneys For Secretary of Veterans Affairs, an Officer of the United States of America 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Erie SO45582F01 ckto. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ INC TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUBER BELOW IF YOU ARE Bi ACTIVE MILL TAYDUTY. TTN PURCHASERS: This sate nwy be rescind­ ed «y the forodocing mortgagee. In that event your dateges, if any, shafl b# limited sotety to tho return of to bld amount tendered at seta, plus interest. IORTGAGE SALE - Defaufl has been made to thccondttions of a mortgage made by Jeffery J. Hopor taxi Shasta A. Hooper, husband and wile, oriinal mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Rtastration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated Juno 182004, and recorded on July 23, 2004 to tostivmet 1131296, in Barry county records, Michigan, an assigned by said Mortgagee to LaSale Bank Naonai Association, as Trustee tor too registered hofors of Structured Aaost Securities Corporation. Strctured Asset Investment Loan Trust Mortgage Pas-Through Certificates. Sortos 2004-8 as asgnee by an assignmant on which mortgage th® is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sue of Three Hundred Ninety-Six Thousand Eigty-Three And 33/100 Dottars ($396,083.33), inodtog interest at 7.99% per annum. inder too power of sale contained to said mortgae and the statute to such case made and pro­ ved, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiH beorocioeed by a sate of too mortgaged promises, or ome part ol them, at pubttc vendue, at the Bony Canty Courthouse to Hastings at 1XX) PM, on Feruary 10, 2005. laid premises are situated to Township of Yokes Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are docribed as: Beginning al a point on the South fine ofSection 12. Town 3 North, Rango 10 Wool Yakee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan ditant North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds Wet 1320.00 toot from too South 1/4 poet of said Setion 12; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seonds Wes! 340.51 toot along said South Ino; thnee North 00 degrees 03 minutes 19 seconds Est 1328J9 toot; toonoo South 89 degrees 50 rmutes 26 seconds East 670 38 foot along the Nrth fine of the South 1/2 of Ihe Southwest 1/4 of sxl Section 12; thence South 00 degrees 02 min­ ute 59 seconds Wsst 886.42 toet; thence North 90 dgrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 330.00 tost; thnee South 00 degrees 02 minutes 50 seconds Wst 680.00 toot to the point of begtontog Tho redemption period snafl bo 12 months from th date of such sate. Died: January 6. 2005 Fr more inkxnration, ptoasecall: R J 248.593.1311 Titt & Trott, P.C. Aomeys For LaSafle Bank National Association, aiTrustee for the registered holders of Structured Aset Securities Corporation. Structured Asset Inestment Loan Trust, Mortgage Paso-Through Crtificates. Sartos 2004-8 to participate in a variety of Girl Scout activities. 3800 Telegraph Rd Sto 200 Bigham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 F» 50427B8F01 reo.ice wr Monpaga roreciosure oM THIS FIRM 5 A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE N ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be roocinded by tho torectoeing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, M any, shall be limit­ ed eotoiy to tho return of tho bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Ralph B Damron and Cynthia Damron, husband and wtte. original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. Mortgagee, dated February 2. 2001, and recorded on February 26. 2001 to instrument 1055349. to Barry county records, Michigsn. on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at too date hereof toe sum of One Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand Rvo Hundred Ninety-Two And 86/100 Dollars ($164,592.86). todudtog interest at 7.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mort­ gage and toe statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wfll bo torectoeod by a sale of too mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, al pubttc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1J0 PM. on February 24, 2005. Said premises are situated in Townehip of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 4 and 5 of Johnson's Gun Lake Plat, according to the recorded plat fos.«ot, as recorded to Uber 3 of Plats on P^ge 38. except the foiiowtog portion of Lot 4 cfr^cribod as: a Parcel of tend situated to the Snutowest 1/4 ol Section 30. Town 3 North, Ranqs 10 Wset, being more particu­ larly described as frtaows: beginning at tho Northwest comer ol Lot 4, Johnson's Gun Lake Ptat. Section .*j. Town 3 North, Range 10 West, thence North 30 Degrees 36 Minutes 00 Seconds East. 70.60 Feet along tho Nonheriy fine of said Lot 4; thence South 10 Degree. 54 Minutes 40 Seconds East, 69.35 Fest; ti.onco South 82 Degrees 24 Minutes 20 Seconds Eata 51.04 Feet to the Southeasterly line of the said 4; thence South 80 Degrees 31 Minutes 00 Seconds West 28.00 Feet along the Southwesterly Ino o* said Lot 4; thence North 00 Degrees 11 Minutes 52 Seconds East 8034 Feet along the Westerly fine of sati Lot 4 to tho point of beginning. Yankee Springs Township, Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shafl be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless dotermired aban­ doned to accordance wtth MCLA 8003241a. to which case toe redemption period shal be X day i from the date of such sals. Dated: January 27, 2005 For more information, pteSMcal: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic noglstr rtion Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Ferms, Michigan 48025-5822 FBe 4046695F01 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMFTBIGTOCOLLECTADEBTANDANYINFORM^T1ON OBTAINED WILL BE USED FC3 THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MRJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made to the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Tammie L Keeny. a single woman. Mortgagor. to Creve Coeur Mortgage Association. Mortgagee, dated toe 5th day of March. 2002 and recorded to the office of tho Register of Deeds, tor The County of Barry and State ol Michigan, on toe 8th day of April. 2002 to Instrument No. 1077854 of Barry County Records, sale Mortgage having been assigned to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. Its successors and assigns, as nom­ inee lor Household Finance Corporation, Its suc­ cessors and assigns on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. attoedateoftois notice, too sum of Ons Hundred Four Thousand Forty Nine & 53/IX ($104,049.53). and no suit or proceeding at law or to equity having been instituted to recover too debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sate contained to said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan to such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on too 24th day of February, 2005 at 130 o'clock pjn. Local Time, said mortgage will be torectoeod by a sale at public auction, to ths highos* bidder, at the Berry County Courthouse to Hastings, (that being tho buttdtog where tho Circuit Court for too County of Barry is held), of ths premise® described In said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be nooessary to pay toe amount due. as aforesaid on said mort­ gage, wtth interest thereon al 9.42000% per annum and afl legal costs, charges, and expenses, tockidtog tho attorney tees allowed by tew, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by toe under­ signed, necessary to protect Its interest to toe pramises. Which said premises are deaufoed as fottows: Al that certain piece or parcel of land situated to tho City of Hastings. County of Berry. Stale of Michigan, md described as fottows, to wit: COMMENCING 8 RODS EAST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 6. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST; THENCE RUNNING EAST 4 RODS; THENCE SOUTH 20 RODS; THENCE WEST 4 RODS. THENCE NORTH 20 RODS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING THERFROM A STRIP OF LAND 2 RODS WIDE OFF THE SOUTH SIDE THEREOF FOR HIGHWAY OR STREET. COMMENCING AT A POINT 8 ROOS EAST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 6. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 100 FEET; THENCE WEST X FEET; THENCE NORTH 100 FEET TO SECTION LINE; THENCE EAST ON SECTION UNE TO PLACE OF BEGINNING During the six (6) months immediately foiiowtog the sate, toe property may be redeemed, except that to tho event that the property is determintd to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241 a, the prop­ erty may bo redeemed during X days immedtately blowing the sate. Dated: 1/27/05 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. & BROOK, PC. Jonathan L Engman (P56364) Attorney lot Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48064 248-362-2600 Pub: 1/27-2/17 That’s what matters Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center I I I I I �Pag® 16 - Thursday, January 27, 2005 - The Hastings Banner NoBee O( Mortgage ForaSoeure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLEC iWt ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANT INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be reednded by tho foracloalng mortgagee. In that event your damagee. It any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return o< the bld amount Iancterad st Mie, plus Interact MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m Ihe conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel T. Rayos. a single man and Elizabe th A. Doss. a sin­ gle woman and Launta P. Chmielewski, a married woman, original mortgagors). to Priority Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated May 24. 1999, and recorded on June 10. 1999 in instrument 1030941. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Source One Mortgage Corporation as assignee by an assign­ ment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Sa Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Seven And 23/100 Dollars ($76,837.23). including interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice « hereby given that said mortgage will be forectosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1D0 PM, on February 24. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 63 and 64. Village of Orangeville Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber i of Plats. Page 14. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 27, 2005 For more information, please call: FC D 248 593.1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For CitiMortgage, Inc. successor by merger to Source One Mortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #032461F02 THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Andy Ette. a single man, to Hamilton Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated September X, 2003 and recorded October 7. 2003 in Instrument Number 1115130. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Argent Securities Inc., Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-W8 under the Pooling & Servicing Agreement dated as of December 1.2003, Without Recourse by assignment submit­ ted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There ia claimed to be due on such mort­ gage the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Eight and 28/100 Dollars ($106,358.28) including interest at the rate of 9.70% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on February 17, 2005. The premises are located in the Township of Hope, Barry County. Michigan, and are described at: Commencing at the Northwest comer of tfx East 24 1/2 acres of the North 60 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Hope Township. Barry County, Michigan, and run­ ning thence East 418 feet along the North line of said Section 28 for the true place of beginning; thence East 660 feet more or less to the North 1/4 poet of said Section: thence South 990 feet more of less along the North and South 1X4 line of said Section to the South line of said North 60 acres; thence West 660 feet more or les« along said South line la a point distant East 24 1/2 acres of the North 60 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28; thence North 990 feet more or less Io the place of begin"X redemption period shafl be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the safe. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The forxtosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower, tn that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tenderod at sale Dated January 20.2005 OR LANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Argent Securities Inc., Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2003-WB coder the Pooling & Servicing Agreement dated as oi December 1,2003. Without Recourse. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 214.1826 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sets THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEST­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT FJRPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFF,C EAT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN AC1VE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This safe may b rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee In that event, your damages, If any. shall baimfted solely to the return of the bid amount endered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mde in the conditions of a mortgage made by Wham Chrysler and Deborah Chrysler. Husband andWe original mortgagors), to Ameriquest Mogage Company. Mortgagee, dated October 9. 2001 and recorded on October 21, 2002 in instrment 1089773, in Barry county records, Michigar and assigned by said Mortgagee to Franklin iredit Management Corporation as assignee b an assignment, on which mortgage there is claired to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seveteen Thousand Ave Hundred Seventy-Nine And 2/100 Dollars ($17,579.22). including interest at .75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in saktnortgage and the statute in such case made art pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgae will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged previses, or some part of them, at public vendue, at thfarry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 Rl. on February 24. 2005 Said premises are situated in Villae of Middleville. Barry County, Michigan, art are described as: Lot 1 of Solomon Addition 3 the Village Of Middleville according to the Reorded Plat thereof as Recorded in Liber 4 of Plats orPage 31. The redemption period shall be 12 month from the date ol such sale, unless determined ibandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.324a, In which case the redemption period shall be 3i days from the date of such sale Dated January 27. 2005 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Franklin Credit Managment Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farm s. Michigan 48025-5822 Ale #043484F01 oww Notice Of Mortgage Foracioaura Sato THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sato may be rescinoeo oy inn rorectoaing mortgagee, m that event, your damages, If any; shall bo limit­ ed solely to tho return of the Md amount ten­ der ad at aala, plus Intereat MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Karri Magnusson, a single woman, original mortgagors), to Fremont Investment & Loan. Mortgagee, dated June 24. 2002, and recorded on July 29. 2002 in instrument 1084541. In Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum C? Thousand Two Hundred fhirty-Four Ard 71/100 Dollars ($89.234 71). todudtog interest at 10.99% per annum Under the power of sale contained to said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice a hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1:00 PM, on February 24. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township ol Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land to the Southwest 1X4 of Section 1. Town 3 North. Range 7 West, described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of North 1X2 of the South 1/2 of tie Southwest 1X4 of Section 1. Town 3 North. Range 7 West, thence South m the center of Highway 175 fact, thence East 212 feet, thence North 175 feat, thence Waal 212 feet to the point of begL ring. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shafl be X days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 27. 2005 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593 1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Fremont Investment A Loan 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 2u0 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #046020F01 Notice Of Mortgage Forectoaure Sato THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTE1PTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMAION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT WRPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE A'THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUTA RY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sale may be raeinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In 'hat eent, your damagee, if any; shall be limited eoky to tho return of tho bid amount tendered at Me, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mde to the conditions of a mortgage made by Stevn R. Adame and Cathy A. Adams, husband andwtK. original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage EJecronic Registration Systems. Inc. Mortgagee, ated December 23. 2003, and recorded on Jandiy 9. 2004 to instrument 1120456, in Barry cunty records, Michigan, on which mortgage thre is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum cOne Hundred Stxty-Four Thousand Eight HundrerFrftyThree And 30/IX Dollars ($164,853.39). molding interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to saidnortgage and the statute to such case made and povtded, notice is hereby given that said mortgage ill be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premiss, or some part of them, at pubfic vendue, at the terry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1<X) Pf; on February 17.2005. Said premises are situated in Charter Townsip of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are desdbed as: A parcel of land to the Southwest 1X4 of Setion 4. Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Rutland Towwhip. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Commectog al the Southwest comer of said Section 4; thnee North 89 degrees 29 minutes 29 aecondsEast 1325.42 feet along the South fine of srid Setion; thence North 05 degrees 23 minutes 07 seonds West along the cemoriine of Irving Road: 3370 feet to the true place of beginning; thence contiumg along said centerline North 05 degrees 23 miutes 07 seconds West 200 00 teat; thence Nori 84 degrees X minutes 53 seconds East SX.OOeet. thence South 05 degrees 23 minutes 07 seonds East 20000 teat; thence South 84 degrees 36rinutes 53 seconds West 30000 feet to the plae of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months fm the date of such sale, unless determined abandond in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, to which »se the redemption period shall be X days Iron the date of such sate Dated: January 20.2005 For more information, please call: FC R 248 593 1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registrtion Systems, Inc 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bmgham Fvms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #045798F01 nr Forectoture Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COGECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT... AKY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLF ASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJ­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TWa aala may ba readndad by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, W any, shafl be Rmtted eototy to the return of the bid amount tendered al aala, plus internet MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Stephen E. Curtis and Jill A. Curtis, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Union Bank and Trust Company, NJL. Mortgagee, dated December 12, 1983, and recorded on December 18. 1963 to Liber 257 on Page 153. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc as assignee by an assignment, to Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twenty-Two Thousand Nme Hundred Eighteen And 20/IX Dollars ($22,918.20), todudtog interest al 13.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contatoad to said mort­ gage and the statute in .meh case made and provid­ ed. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of Ihe mortgaged premises. rr some part of them, at pubfic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings , at 1.X PM. on February 17. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as. The West IX teat of toe tofiowtog description. A parcel of land located to tho Northwest 1X4 of Section 15. Town 2 North. Rango 10 West. Orangeville . Township. Barry County, Michigan, described as: Begtontog al a point which Kos 2162.X feet due South and 3X.X toot duo Eaat of the Northwest comer of said Section 15; thence due East 3X.X feet; thence due South parsM to the West line of said Section 15.345.50 toot to too cen­ terline of Keller Road; thence North 65 degrees 23 minutes 49 seconds West 329 96 toot along toe centertine of road; thence duo North 208.13 toot to the point of beginning. The redemption period shal be 12 months from the dale of such sate, unless deteitntoed abandoned in accordance with MCLA 6X.3241a, to which case the redemption period shafl be X days from too date of such sate. Dated January 20. 2005 For more information, please cal: FC R 248 593.1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4010469F02 oMjrjn Thanks to you... 89 families received Christmas food baskets and 204 children received Christmas presents in the Nashville area through Nashville Community Programs. That’s what matters Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center FORECLOSURE NOTICE (AU. COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA TON OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-61X F YOU ARE H ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made to the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Sherwood W. Stanton. Jr. and Martyn Stanton aA/a Marilyn J. Stanton, husband and wife as jomt tenants of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to Long Beach Mortgage Compa. y dated toe 27th day of February. A.D. 2003, and recorded to toe office of the Raster of Deeds, tor the County of Barry and Stole of Michigan, on the 27to day of October, A.D. 2004. to Instrument No. 11X227 Mortgage Re-Recorded December 9. 2004 Instrument No. 1138446 of Barry Records, which said mortgage was thereafter on. to-wrt the 8th day of December. AD. 2004. assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Lory Boach Mortgage Loan Trust 2003­ 3, thru mesno assignments and recorded on January 12, 2005 to toe office of Register of Deeds to Instrument No. 1140072 tor stod County of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at too date of this notice tor prtodptf and Inter­ est, the sum of $77,967.24 (Seventh Seven thou­ sand, Nine hundred Sixty Seven dollars and Twenty Four cents) including interest there on at otoven% (six zero point) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or to equity hav­ ing bean instituted to recover toe debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained to said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of too State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on. the 3rd day of March. A.D., 2006, at 190 o’clock said mortgage will be torectoeod by a safe at pubfic auction, to the Nghest bidder, at too Barry County Courthouse to Hastings. Ml, Barry County. Michigan, of the prem­ ises described to said mortgage. Which said prem­ ises fe described as follows: AU that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township ol Woodtand, to the County of Barry and Slate of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Lots 20 and 21 Ottiand Shores Except the East 20 feet of Lot 21 as recorded to Uber 5 of Plats, on Pago 51 of Barry County Records. Tax ID: 08015-0450164» Tho redemption period shal be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance wtth 1948CL 8X.3241a. to which case toe redemption period shal be X days from the date of such sate . Dated: January 27, 2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO.. LPX By: Daniel E. Best. (P56601) Attorney lor Assignee of Mortgagee Wettmen, Wetooerg & Reis Co.. LPA 755 W. Big Beaver Road, Suite 1820 Troy, Michigan 48084 WWR403670906 (2/24) NOTOE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given tost the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals wW conduct a pubfic hear­ ing for toe tofiowtog: Caae Number V-2-2006 Henry A Vicki Dole. Location: 4X6 Lyndon Rd., to Section 6 of Orangovflte Twp. Purpoae: Requesting a variance to erect a 36x38-ft home and a 20x28-ft attached garage closer to the rear lot line than allowed (3-fl)., the minimum is 10-ft; to tho RL-1 zoning district. Case Number V-3-2005 Thomas Bergman (owner); Stan Cordts (applicant). Legation: 1X11 Parkway Dr., to Section 5 of Orangevffle Twp. Purpoae: Requesting a variance to erect a 3035-ft. home with a 13x9-ft screened porch/gazebo and a 12x21-8 deck too dose to the front yard (13­ 8), too mMmwn is 35-ft and too ctoee to toe side >*ard (1.5-8). the minimum is 8-8, in the RL-1 aoning (fistrid. Caae Number V-4-2005 Frendaco RUz. Location: 4594 Turtle Rock Dr., to Section 4 of Orangevffle Twp. Purpoae: Requesting a variance to erect at X.3xX.4-ft second story addition onto an existing home that is too dose to the side yard (1-2-ft), the minimum is 64L. and too dose to the front yard (30­ 8), toe minimum is 35-8; in toe RL-1 zoning district. Caae Number V-5-2005 Delton Kellogg Schooie. Location: 6325 Dolton Rd., to Section 6 of Barry Twp. Purpoae: Requesting a variance to erect a 72 sq. ft sign, the maximum size is X sq 8, and with a heigh*, of 5-8 above ground level, Ihe minimum is no leu than 10 ft. ground level; to the AR zoning dMrtoL Molting Date: February 8,2005. Ptaco: Community Room to the Courts & law Building at 206 West Court Street. Hastings. Midtigan. Site toapection of the ahova described propertyfioe) wtfl be completed by toe Zoning Board of /Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or to writing wffl be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or taxed to (269) 948-4820 Tho variance application^) is/are avaflabio tor pubfic inspection at the Barry County Pfenning Office, 220 West State StreoL Hastings, Ml 40068 during toe hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.(dosed between 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.) Monday-Friday. Please cal Ihe Planning Office at (269) 945-12X for fur­ ther Information. The County of Barry wifi provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers lor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed matenais being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the foBowing: Michael Brown/County Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (280) 945-1284. Debbie Smith, Barry County Cleric ‘Have a Heart’ fund-raiser set by United Way The Barry County United Way Volunteer Center will hive its annual "Hive a Heart' fund-raiser, in which Red Mylar 18’ heart-shaped balloons will be soid Monday. Feb. 14. at State Grounds Coffee House. 108 E. State St.. Hastings. All proceeds will go to the Barry County United Way Volunteer Center endowment fund. Not only will pur­ chasers receive a balloon for $5 each, but attached to each balloon will be an assortment of coupons from Barry County area businesses, and sweet treats. The businesses that are supporting the Volunteer Center by offering discount coupons are: Alfresco's, All the Good Stuff, Anne's Health Food. Back Door Deli. Barlow Christian Book Store & Florist, Barry Cleaners. Burger King. Circle Inn, Delton Floral. Double A Cookie Co.. Felpausch, Hastings Floral. McDonald's, Mexican Connexion. Pirra Hut. Razor's Edge. Sain's Pizza, Sea Shanty. Suntshine Psck & Ship. State Grounds Coffee House and Taco Bell. Airway Oxygen has offered to deliver and donate the heiium for the balloons, the comnr.nity service learning class at Hastings High School and the Barry Community Foundation Youth Advisory Council has provided appreciated assis­ tance with this project. Customers may purchase a balloon for friends, family, co-workers, vo’unteers you would like to thank, or just tc show someone you care. You can place a pre­ order by calling Bonnie Ballenger at (269) 945-2006. fax order to (269) 945­ 4536 or e-mail your order to bonnie@volunteerbarry.otg. Preorders of $25 or more can be delivered free of charge (delivery pre-orders must be sub­ mitted by 5 p m. on Thursday. Feb. 10. MasterCard, Visa and Discover cards are accepted. Balloon sale information is available at State Grounds Coffee House Monday. Feb. 14. from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. Each balloon sells for $5. Pre-order balloons by email at bounie@volunteerbarry.org or call (269) 945-2006 or (269) 945-4010. Hit and run driver sought by police The Allegan Couay Sheriff's office is looking for the perpetrator of a hit and run accident nthat occurred Saturday. Jan. 22. The department was dispatched to a complaint of a car-pedestrian injury acci­ dent on 10th Street at 106<h Ave. in Gun Plain Township, not far from Plainwell. A pedestrian was walking along 10th Street and was struck by a northbound vehicle which then fled the scene. The Allegan County Sheriff's office is seeking the public's help with informa­ tion on the suspect vehicle and/or driver. The suspect vehicle is described by a wit­ ness as possibly a late 1990s Pontiac Grand Am or similar vehicle. It is dark in color, possibly black. It should show front end damage and possibly damage to the windshield. The vehicle was last seen northbound on 101th Street from 106th Avenue. Anyone having information on this case should call the Sgt. Lon Hoyer at the Allegan County Sheriff's office at (269) 673-0500. extension 4236 or Silent Observer at 1-800-554-3633. Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. J-Ad Graphics PRirsTTITsTG PLUS rsJortK of Hastings on iVI-43 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 27, 2005 — Page 17 Tax help available at five area sites The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service, pro­ vides free assistance to middle and low income taxpayers with special attention CALL... The Hastings BANNER 945-9554 to those age 60 and older. Volunteers are trained to complete basic income tax forms and answer ques­ tions. Last year, more than 30,000 volunteers nationwide assisted more than 1.88 mil­ lion taxpayers with their tax returns. Locally, the tax services are available at the following locations: • In Hastings at the Barry County Commission on Aging on Thursdays, starting Feb. 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Also on Fridays, for state taxes only, starting Feb. 4 from 8:30 to noon. No appointment is necessary. • In Nashville at the Castleton Township Hall on Wednesdays Feb. 2.9. 16 and 23 from I to 4 p.m. Appointments should be made by calling the Nashville Village Office at 517-852-9544. • In Middleville at the Middleville Village Offices on Tuesdays, starting Feb. 1. from 12 to 3 p.m. Call 795-3385 for an appointment. • In Caledonia ax the Resource Center on Mondays, starting Jan. 31 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and on Tuesdays, starting Feb. 1 from 12 to 4 p.m. Appointments are preferred and may be made by calling 891-8117. • In Delton at the Delton District Library on Mondays, Jan. 31 and Feb. 7, Banner CLASSIFIEDS I or Sole / <-/ A*< hi $110 AMISH LOG BED w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 DELTON: Rural 3 bedroom, 2 bath, basement, 2 car ga­ rage, $650 + utilities & de­ posit. No pets, (269)381-1574 ext. 33. 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought, never used). Still on roll. New $800 - sell $295. (517)204-0600 AMISH BEDROOM GROUP: 5 piece, all wood, includes pillowtop mattress set $1,800 new, sell $350/ best. (989)227-2986 This year, Tax-Aide counselors are working to introduce e-filing at the Commission on Aging and some of their other locations. AARP volunteers (standing, from left) include Lou Maurer, John Panfill, Norm Francis, Lamar Erb, Jim Veldman. Seated is Neva Bishop. Not pictured is Colleen Iskra. 14, and 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Appointments should be made by calling 623-8040. In addition to the current year's blank tax forms, taxpayers should bring a copy of their 2003 returns as well as informa­ tion about 2004 taxable income and deductions. This would include all W-2 forms showing salary and wages. Unemployment Compen!>ation state­ ments, SSA 1099 forms for Social Security benefits, 1099 forms showing pensions, interest and dividends. If eligi­ ble tor any Michigan tax credits, taxpay­ ers should also bring information about 2004 property taxes or rent and heating costs. Taxpayers should have available a valid picture ID. Bringing the prior year’s tax returns is “very important,” according to a spokesperson. AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, $500 obo. (269)948-0502 BED: a brand new Queen pillowtop mattress set. Brand new, in plastic, war­ ranty, $119. Can deliver, 616­ 3! 8-6998. BED: King pillowtop, new, in original package, warran­ ty. Can deliver, $199. 616­ 318-6998____________________ BED: Memory foam mat­ tress set. Brand new w/ war­ ranty, must sell, $400. Call 616-281-5575. Can deliver. BEDROOM SET: Head­ board, rails, dresser and nightstand. All brand new, never used, sacrifice, $350. Can deliver, 616-281-5575. Substantial amount of money found HASTINGS — A substantial amount of cash has been turned into the Hastings Police Department after it was found within BEDROOM SET: New 6pc. set with sleigh bed! Must sell, $650. Can deliver, 616­ 281-5575.____________________ SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set $175. (517)719-8062 the City of Hastings. The individual who lost this money may contact the police department at 945-5744 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. aid must be able to provide specific information in order to claim it. . Woman, kids thrown out of house HASTINGS — John Vandermeer. 27, of Hastings, was arrested Jan. 18 and charged with domestic assault after officers responded to a call to Barry Central Dispatch 911 by his 28-year-old girlfriend. Police went to a home in the 300 block of East State Road after the woman called at 8:20 p.m. to report she had been assault­ ed and thrown but of the house, along with her three young children, into sub-zerotemperatures. While officers were interviewing the woman, Vandermeer arrived on the scene and began threatening her as well the officers, leading to his arrest It appears that alcohol played a factor in the assault. The Victim Services Unit was called in to help the woman and her children. Orangeville man held in domestic assault ORANGEVILLE — A domestic disturbance complaint called in to Central Dispatch 91 i Wednesday, Jan. 19, resulted in Ronald Marshal.. 46 of Orangeville, being arrested for assaulting his wife. Marshall was accused of hitting his wife, rot only with his hands but also with a handgun that was found in the home. He /’<fv 2 BEAUTIFUL FEMALE AKC REGISTERED YEL­ LOW LAB PUPPIES! Dew­ claws removed, wormed, shots. Mother on site. Ready for a loving home. Call (269)948-3717 HASTINGS — Officers from Hastings City Police Department were dispatched to a reported domestic assault in progress at the intersection of South Hanover and Green Street Wednesday, Jan. 19. Officers arrived at about 4:56 p.m. to find that the 37-yesr-old victim and her sister had been in a verbal argument over per­ sonal matters that turned physical while they were traveling dc*.vn the street in a vehicle. After the vehicle had stopped. Amber Ritzema. 23 of Hastings, reportedly stabbed her sister with an ink pen in the side of her face. Ritzema was placed under arrest on charges of domestic assault. Truck burns in Woodland garage WOODLAND — A fire was reported to Central Dispatch 911 Saturday. Jan. 22. in the 2200 block of North Clark Road. A homeowner reported that his truck was on fire in an attached garage. He also reported there was a propane tank in the SPRING BREAK CONDO FOR RENT: 5 star condo re­ sort in Cancun, Mexico at the Royal Caribbean. Sleeps 6, villa on the beach, ocean view. April 2-9, 2005. Call (269)945-9747. STOP IN & CHECK OUT OUR SPECIALS: 2 bedroom apt.'s & mobile homes. (269)945-0906 open 930are­ signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At TATES: 14X70 mobile home, vinyl siding, shingle roof, 3 bdr., 1 bath, appliances, new mattress set (in plastic). Brand new, never used! Kin^ $150. (517)719-8062 ond offense, and for operating a vehicle without a valid license. wwaun h ao» too. «o. ess. I fc0° FRWffLS 11.19 {8XT/SUH 11:16) 1:48.4«. 146. OURT N EWS’ • David Moore, 49, of Delton, was sen­ tenced in Barry County Circuit Court last week io 10 years probation, six months in jail with credit for 64 days served, mental health assessment, and court costs and fines of 2.883.63 for one count of aggravated stalk­ ing. The charges stem from his arrest in Orangeville in October and November. The maximum penalty for this felony offense is probation of not less than five years and either five years in prison and/or $10,000 in fines. November. The charges include one count of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer, a felony with a maximum penalty of two years in prison and/or $2,000 in fines, and one count of operating a motor vehicle while impaired, third offense, a felony with a maxi­ mum penalty of $500 to $5,000 in fines and/or one to five years in prison. Monday. Jar,. 24. at 9:39 p.m.. and reported that a motorist had almost struck him. The vehicle could still be seen traveling westbound on Woodlawn Avenue and was stopped by officers a short time later. While officers spoke with the man it was learned that his driver’s license was not valid, and it was apparent to officers that the man had been consuming intoxicants. He admitted to officers that he had drank too much and told them he was unable to perfcn.ti many of the requested dexterity evaluations. Phillip Kidder. 40 of Freeport, was placed under arrest for operating a vehi­ cle while intoxicated after registering a .28 blood alcohol content. Kidder is facing charges of operating while intoxicated, sec­ MANAGER: Senior citizen ap otment community in Hastings is looking for a part-time person with an outgoing personality to han­ dle leasing, office work, and supervise maintenance and grounds personnel. Approx­ imately 25 hours per weei'_ Subsidized housing experi­ ence a plus. For information, call 1-800-968-1792 or FAX your resume to APM (616)942-5465._______________ 12Q.44n.TflQ.r29 No injuries reported in chimney fire HASTINGS — Officers were flagged down by a pedestrian at the intersection of North Broadway and Woodlawn Avenue HOUSE FOR SALE: ore story ranch on one acre of land plus two outbuildings, plus playhouse jungle gym. Main floor - 1 master bed­ room suite, 3 other bed­ rooms, 2 baths, living room, dining room and a new kitchen. ALL new carpets and flooring throughout In basement: 2 car garage, utili­ ty room, family room, 1/2 bath, 2 bedrooms and lots of storage. This is a mu«t »ce home!!. Asking $173,000. Call DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. • Troy Pittelkow. 26. of Dowling, was sen­ tenced to 12 to 60 months in prison and $180 Freeport man held for drunk driving HOME FOR SALE: 3br. lo­ cal area. Nice yard, $300 down, $685 per month. Call (517)323-7842. Misct Ham mi' garage and he was concerned about the possibility of it exploding. After the Nashville Fire Department arrived with the tanker truck, the fire was put out without any explosion. The truck was fully involved and has been regarded as a total loss. ORANGEVILLE — A house fire was reported Sunday. Jan. 23. in rhe 2500 block of South Briggs Road. Th; homeowners who live next to Sam’s Joint reported their house was filling up with smoke, but there were no flames to be seen. After Thomapple, Orangevilloand Wayland fire departments arrived, the fire was found in a chimney attached to the fum.ee of the home. The fire was put out with no injuries to anyone involved. I $150 WOOD FOUR POST BED with Sealy Posturpedic king mattress set, bought/ never used. Cost over $800. (517)204-0600 WOOD STOVE VER­ MONT CASTINGS: Defiant Encore. Older model in mint condition. $1,300. (269)945­ 0556 also told police “the only way he was coming out was in a body bag.” After Barry County Sheriff’s deputies and Michigan State Police troopers arrived, he was removed from the home and arrest­ ed without injury on charges of domestic violence. Woman in car stabbed with ink pen MS HOMES: 1-2 bedroom apartments, $300-$60J; 2-3 bedroom apartments, $565$750. Hastings-Lake OdessaNashville-Vermontville. (269)945-2100 Call for availa­ bility- A’< al 6717 LINDSEY RD., DEL­ TON: 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1870sq. ft. manufac­ tured on 3.6 acres, adjoins State Game Land, 36x48' pole bam with electric, $115,000. (269)664-5831 by appointment. in fines and costs for two counts in connec­ tion with his arrest in Baltimore Township in • Edwip banks Jr.. 48. of Hastings, was sentenced to two years probation, 90 days in jail with credit for one day served, substance abuse counseling, and $2,580 in fines and costs for one count of maintaining a drug house. He was arrested in Hastings in May. The maximum penalty for this misde­ meanor is two years in jail and/or $25,000 in fines. • Edward Knupperburg. 50, of Hastings, was sentenced to 36 to 60 months in prison for two counts of probation violation. The charges include one count of failure to participate in substance abuse counseling and one count of use of marijuana in December. In Circuit Court Judge James Fisher’s explanation for departing from the standard guidelines for sentencing was that “He (Knupperburg) has an extensive history of assaultive behavior and not complying with the rales of probation. There is nothing more the community can do for him." Knupperburg was on probation for posses­ sion of a firearm charges from December. • Dawn Curtis, 42. of Martinsville. Ind., was sentenced to 90 days in jail with credit for 42 days served, and $620 in fines and costs for one count of possession of marijua­ na in Hastings in Aug. of 2003. This felony charge has a maximum penalty of ten years in prison and/or $15,000 in fines. • Raymond Wolcott. 35. of Hastings, was sentenced to 36 months on probation. 90 days in jail with credit for three days served, sub­ stance abuse counseling, cognitive behavioral thinking classes, a minimum of two AA meet­ ing per week, and $1,525 in fines and costs. He was charged with two counts. One was fleeing/eluding a police officer, third degree, a felony with a maximum penalty of five years in prison and/or $5,000 in fines. The other count was operating a motor vehicle while impaired, a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of 93 days in jail and/or $300 in fines and/or 360 hours of community service. • Scott Dimond. 41. of Middleville, was sentenced to 36 months probation, had his driver’s license suspended for six months, was ordered to spend 60 days in jail with credit for 36 days served, and costs and fines of $820 for one count of probation violation. He wa» charged with assaulting a female on Dec. 17 and his original charges were in August of delivcring/manufacturing the con­ trolled substance marijuana, a felony with a maximum penalty of four years in prison and/or $20,000 in fines. • Heather Vykopal, 19. of Middleville, was sentenced to two years probation, has her license to drive suspended for six months, was ordered to serve 90 days in jail with cred­ it for two days served, cognitive behavioral thinking class, and $940 in costs and fines. She was arrested on counts of possession of marijuana in Middleville in June. The maximum penalty for these misde­ meanor charges is one year in jail and/or $20,000 in fines per count. �Page 18 - Thursday. January 27.2005 — The Hastings Banner Barry County Plan Commission barely has quorum for meeting by Fran Faverman Staff Writer The audience and commissior.-rs were sparse in number Monday night st the monthly meeting of the Barry County Planning Commission, which barely had a quorum. Chairman Clyde Morgan explained just before the start of the meeting, "We’re waiting for a fourth member to show up. I think it would be appropriate if we give him applause." Four of the seven members of the commis­ sion are needed for a quorum. Present were Morgan, Bill Stough. Mick Barney and Michael Callton, the new representative from the County Board of Commissioners. Excused were com­ missioners James Alden. Chuck Nieves and Tony Crisorial. When the group got down to business, it received a special use permit from AT&T Wireless (now known as Cingular) for construc­ tion of a 190-foot communications tower on property owned by Todd and Theresa Bloomberg. 11675 Memory Lane. Orangeville Township. Jim McManus, director of planning and development, began the discussion by noting there were some issues. The county’s ordinances require setbacks of 500 feet from the road, though Memory Lane is a private road. The tower will be 318 feet from the Bloomberg res­ idence rather than the required 500 feet. The contract between the Bloombergs and AT&T Wireless calls for an initial term of five years, with four additional five-year extensions, but those terms require a land division permit The easement for the road into the site is only 20 feet while the county requires 66 feet. A ten-acre site is required, but the present site does not meet that requirement. McManus concluded that the request could not be approved under the ordinance. Dan Mandrella, representing Cingular, said that the company would comply with all ordi­ nances and the tower would have space fot :wo additional carriers. He said the agreement with the Bloombergs was not a lease, rather it was a license. Since a license does not go with the property, in his view, that disposes of the land division permit issue. In other words, should the property change hands at any time, the license would lapse. He asked. "What does the Planning Commission need? We are going off Memory Lane down the hill. We have a 20-foot utility road easement off Memory Lane." Addressing the residential setback, he said. "The lower site siti in a ravine and can be seen from the resi­ dence. We gave up height to put it in the woods." McManus, after hearing Mandrella’s expla­ nation. volunteered that the land division permit rule and the 66-foot road easement did not »pply. Commissioner Stough asked for clarification of the ordinance (4.3. A. 1). McManus said that the 28-acre site exceeded the 10-acre require­ ment and that the proposed 75- x 75-foot site for the tower was all right. Mandrella. returning to a description of the site, said the 12-fooi wide road into the site would be gravued. and turnaround parking would be provided. A fabric layer topped with gravel would keep the »ite free of weeds and six-foot high chain-link fencing would secure the site. Besides the lower, the site will contain two weatherproof equipment cabinets. McManus noted the driveway was not subject to the ordinance. Stough asked. Trees?" McManus replied. "There arc plantings along the north property line. Vegetation will shield the south property owner." Stough continued. "Collocation. What efforts have you made to determine if your needs could be met on another tower?" Mandrella answered. ‘We checked. Cell phones don’t work at all out there. We don’t want to build towers. It is much cheaper to col­ locate." Bloomberg confirmed this, saying that none of his cell phones could be used on his property. Stough indicated he was still worried about collocation. "If the collocator cannot make it work, it is not collocation." he observed. Mandrella countered. "Somebody may not ■ppiy-’ McManus interjected. The department has stressed collocation. All eight towers (including television towers, there are eight in the area) are being collocated. Commissioner Barney said he was concerned about the feasibility of collocation, after learn­ ing that there would be three layers, each sepa­ rated by eight to te.i feet, and that AT&T would take the most desirable uppermost location. Barney asked Mandrella. "Why don’t you take the lowest level?" Mandrella’s horrified response, "Why would we do that?" drew a hearty laugh from the audi­ ence. Commissioner Morgan commented. ’Satellites will eliminate the need for towers Towers are sprouting up like mushrooms." Commissioner Callton asxed. "Are ycu going to voluntarily put up a light?" Mandrella said, "No, it’s not required." Slough returned asking. "What is the mini­ mum height?" . Mandrella explained, "Originally we wanted 250 feet. We couldn’t do it because of the set­ backs. The possibilities for an extension beyond 190 feet are not good." McManus noted that the setbacks from the road right of way and the adjoining property owner could be handled by variances. Stough moved to tabling the AT&T Wireless request for a special use permit until the setback issues were resolved by the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals, a site plan containing a vegetation plan, and a letter of the feasibility of collocation from the engineer department of AT&T wireless were submitted. Barney supported the motion, and it carried 4-0 on a roll call vote. North Country Trail group plans to meet Feb. 9 The monthly meeting of the Chief Noonday Chapter of the North Country Trail Association will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9. at the Barry Township Hall. 155 E Orchard St, in Deiion. Everyone is welcome to attend. The North Country' Trail is a premier foot­ path that runs from New York to North Dakota. Its most extensive section is through Michigan, including local towns and areas such as Marshall, Battle Creek. Fort Custer. Augusta. Yankee Springs, and more. For more information about the meeting or about the Chief Noonday Chapter of the North Country Trail Association, visit http://www.Dorthcountrytrail.org/cnd/ or call Tom Garnett at 269-382-2561. Dreisbach's BACK ROW FEKKES, continued from page 1 her election bid to William Doherty in the November general election. , Much of her professional life has been devoted to the practice of municipal, business and family law. She is a member of both the Barry County Bar Association and the State Bar of Michigan. She has served as treasurer, secre­ tary. vice president and president of the Barry County Bar Association. Fekkes was the moving force for the Barry County Law Day Education program, which teaches local fourth grade students about the court system and provides them with the opportunity to present a mock trial at the courthouse. She was one of the founding members of the Barry' County juvenile drug court program that provides intensive services to substance abuse addicted youth in the community with court oversight. Fekkes was a founding member and the first president of the board of directors for Green Gables Haven, a non-profit communi­ ty shelter for victims of domestic violence and crisis events. She has served as a member of the board of directors and legal counsel for the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County. She is a former member of the Hastings Jaycees and served as legal counsel for Michigan Jaycees for two years. She current­ ly is a member of the Hastings Rotary Club. Fekkes earned her law degree in 1989 at Thomas Cooley Law School in Lansing, firing outlined in area newspaper The reasons for the Dec. 27 firing of Barry County assistant prosecutor Thomas Evans and his responses have been made public. The Battle Creek Enquirer, in a story writ­ ten by Kelly Carr and published in its Sunday edition (Jan. 23), outlined some of the com­ ments made by both Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill and Evans. The Enquirer was able to obtain details about the termination by filing a Freedom of Information request from the prosecutor’s office. Evans, who ran for Barry County probate judge last August against McNeill’s ex-wife, was fired last month because of questions about loyalty and trust. The Enquirer reported that McNeill, in his evaluation of X-CAB. 18.000 MILES. LIKE NEW. V-6. 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He and three others filed last spring to run for probate judge in the August pri­ mary against the appointed Stephanie S. Fekkes, who was strongly supported by McNeill. Fekkes eventually lost to William Doherty in the Nov. 2 general -lection. Evans said be received only the one nega­ tive evaluation and McNeill said it is only when there are questions about the eraployee that they air conducted by his office. Evans, according to the Enquirer’s story said, “When I got the review. I went to folks who 1 knew would pat me on the back. I also went to some of the most brutally hc.iest peo­ ple I know. They all indicated that it was all political.” McNeill was reported to have said, “Sometime ago I formally advised you that I had serious loyalty, trust and judgment issues in how you were choosing to cany yourrelf. There has been a significant change ri the past year and it has not been for the bet«.M Evans has claimed he has been loyal to the prosecutor and the office, and was reported by the Enquirer to have said to McNeill, -The reason I have withdrawn from you is because of your increasing hostility io me this year and your absolute mania. Until your fictional job review was presented to me, I would have done anything for you.” McNeill was first elected prosecutor of Barry County in November 2000, succeeding Dale Crowley, who resigned the following month. He was re-elected without opposition in the primary and general elections last August and November. Though McNeill hired a new assistant prosecutor. Misty Davis, earlier this month, there has been no announcement yet about who will replace Evans as chief assistant. The Banner did not make a FOIA request because it regarded it as a petsonel matter and diJ not believe the information would be forthcoming Hastings crime incidents down, but arrests and citations increase Ol CMC Sonoma 4x0 *14,995 moot court programs. Most recently she has lectured and served as an adjunct professor at Kellogg Community College. Originally from Indianapolis, Fekkes received her bachelor of science degree Indiana University in 1986, m-jvnng in pub­ lic and environmental affairs. Reasons for assistant prosecutor These vehicles must go! We ll look at any offer on these units before we ship them off to the auction! • 2 Pontiac Grand Am Sendee Loaners • 97 Chevy 2500 4x4 • 88 Chevy 2500 4X4 • 92 Olds 88 • MOMSM • 88 Chevy Astra Van • 94 GMC WOO 4X2 • 88 OMS 88 Stephanie Fekkes where she was an adjunct professor instruct­ ing law student in classroom and appellate advocacy for both intra-school and national EXQMNG EWKWIONS S A faMlLY TRAPmQN GMC vt MORbONA. oa*a Eric Drettxjch. President Don Gentry. Safes Mgr Borne Sigis. Safes Amy Piper, Safes Chris SF.wman, finance Mgr J Amy Tat. Sales by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer The year-end police report from Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver to the City Council Monday night showed incidents and complaints down, but arrests and citations up. Sarver indicated that compared to 2003. the number of complaints called in was down in the year 2004 from 4.226 to 4,136. Meanwhile, total arrests increased from 741 to 783. He said the number of traffic citations were up. from 868 to 916. butthe num­ ber of traffic accidents was down from 267 to 242. The council also received a copy of the year 2004 crime statistics from the Barry County Central Dispatch Center. The report included totals for com­ plaints and incidents dispatched for townships, cities and villages. The city of Hastings received the most law enforcement complaints with 4.976. the most fire complaints with 119, the most emergency medical services calls with 1,664 and the most “other" complaints with 340. The only area to receive more calls during the year than Hastings was Orangeville Township, which had the most medical first responder calls with 140. In other business at Monday’s night's meeting, the council: • Approved a request from Jim Brown, chairman of the BIRCH Rural Fire Association, to amend of the City of Hastings-BIRCH contract to allow five additional sections of land located in Irving Township to be serviced under the agreement. The City Council approved the amendment after discussion about the amount of time to respond to these homes, whether it would be the same as it is now, and with approval of Hastings Fire Department Chief Roger Cans. Boundaries for service to Irving Township changed recently with that town­ ship's decision to change its coverage agreement with Thomapple Township Emergency Services (TTES). • Held two public hearings to solicit public comment on improvements, such as curb and gutter and paving, along South Dibble Street between South Street and the north line of the plat of Southeastern Village Number One. After the hearings, the council directed the staff to continue the project, and approved the special assessment districts needed. • Heard a presentation from Dixie Stadel-Manshum, executive director of the Barry County Economic Development Alliance, about the EDA’s accomplish­ ments and its goals in 2005. • Heard Kathy Wiggins of the Barry County Humane Society, who submitted a request to use Fish Hatchery Park for a "Boswer Bash" dog walk on Ort. LA draft resolution was approved providing the necessary stays of the city ordi­ nance in order to hold fund-raising activities in the park as part of this event. • Was presented with Tom Thompson’s December 2004 monthly report from Professional Code Inspectors, as well as the 2004 annual report on inspections done on properties within the city limits. • Recognizes, at the urging of Sarver. Lowell Wilde for his 30 years of serv­ ing the community as an officer with the Hastings City Police Department. • Heard the report of Hastings Police Department Chief Jerry Sarver about the need to replace one of the patrol cars The council agreed to replace the car and putting it up for bid. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-02-03.pdf 5534f3a014130a4f00ed7084db7cac95 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARYr „ S CHURCH ST The Hastings VOLUME 152. No. 5 by David T. Young Editor An unfair labor practice complaint against Barry County Clerk Debbie Smith has been resolved before being heard by an administra­ tive law judge in Lansing. County Administrator Michael Brown con­ firmed that a mediator was able to get both sides to agree to drop the charges Monday afternoon before tlic case was to go before administrative law judge David Peltz in the employee relations division of the Michigan Department of Consumer & Industry Services. Four employees in the county clerk’s office last August Tiled a complaint with the Department of Consumer & Industry Services, alleging that Smith violated their civil rights by trying to prohibit them from displaying political humper stickers on their cars while parked in the county lot open to the public. The Barry County Courthouse Employees Association, the bargaining agent, filed the complaint through attorney Jayne M. 1 Lynn Jondahl has agreed to be the next speaker for the First Friday forum Feb. 4. Jondahl. executive director of the Michigan Prospect for Renewed Citizenship and a state 'cgislator for 22 years, said he plans to cLiborate and fur­ ther discuss Michigan's persistant and governor in 1994 He has taken on a vari­ ety of topics in his First Friuay presenta­ tions. including most notably education funding. Pierce Cedar Creek plans Birds of Prey See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 — County Administrator Michael Brown for probate judge before the Aug. 3 primary election. Smith was accused of telling employees if they had any stickers on their vehicles while parking in the county lot they should be fired. The complaint also contended Smith was abusive, raised her voice and used foul lan­ guage in the office when confronted about the matter. See HISTED, page 2 See CLERK, page 8 by Marcie Westover Staff Writer Members of the Class of 2006 will be required not only to meet the qualifying score, but also complete 40 hours of commu­ nity service in order to cam the $2,500 Michigan Merit Award. The required hours of community service affect the qualification for the Merit Award, but not graduation. The resolution adopted recently by the Michigan Merit Award Board will apply to all graduates beyond 2006. Community service may be performed at any time during stu­ custody without incident. Histed was arraigned Wednesday in 56th District Court in Hastings. Troopers had arrested him Jan. 14 for delivery of meth and possession with intent to deliver after searching a house in Vermontville Township in Eaton County. A large quantity of the drug was located in a bathroom where Histed was found hiding from police. Troopers, acting on information The complaint asked for the following relief: • An order requiring Smith “to cease and desist from interfering, retraining or coerc­ ing employees in the exercise of their rights." • An order requiring Smith and the respon­ dents to pay the charging party’s (employees association's) attorney fees and costs. • "That the respondents be required to post the commission's order prominently in all county buildings." • And all “such other relief that may be appropriate in the circumstance.'." In the agreement that was worked out. there was no money that changed hands. The county acknowledged the employees rights to display bumper stickers of the candidates of their choice. A special labor-management committee was established for Smith and employees to meet once a month to discuss concerns and issues. And a clerk's office employee now will be allowed to receive her prescription medication when it is brought to the office. Community service to be required for Merit Award methamphetiminc was apprehended in the bathroom of a residence in his home town authorized Monday. Histed already had been arrested on methrelated charges twice last month. Troopers responded to a Vermontville address after receiving information about Histed's whereabouts. They and the South West Enforcement Team (SWET) Tuesday asked for residents' help in locating him. They found him hiding in a locked bathroom inside the residence and he was taken into Hastings resident Eileen Oehler will facilitate an eight-weck discussion group that centers around foreign policy. Through videos, workbooks and discus­ sions, participants will be able to examine issues and opinions on international " Wr felt it (mediation) was more pro­ ductive instead of taking it through the law process. The mediator worked out an agreement which was more benefi­ cial to the two parties involved.’’ A Vermontville man wanted in connection with offenses linked to use and delivery of eagles, and hawks. There will be two presentations. The first one, geared toward families with young children, starts at 6 pm. The second presentation is at 7:30 pm and is for adults and families with older children. The cost of the program is $6 for adults 'rnd $4 for children (ages 12 and under). Members of Pierce Cedar Creek Institute receive a dollar discount per person. The Wildlife Recovery Association (WRA) is based in Shepard (Mich.) and was established in 1974. The WRA is one of the oldest organizations in Michigan caring for injured and orphaned birds of prey and specializes in rehabilitation. Pre-registration and payment for the program are required. Reservations may be made by calling (269) 721-4190. ‘Great Decisions’ to begin Feb. 10 Flanigan of Hankins & Flanigan P.C. of Woodland. The county was represented by attorney John McGlinchcy. The complaint alleged that Smith had been upset that some employees in her office had stickers on their cars supporting candidates Vermontville man charged in meth cases Tuesday. Zachariah Histed. 27. was arrested by troopers from the Michigan State Police Hastings post after charges of manufacturing and delivering methamphetimine were A pint of blood is a small price to pay for the opportunity to win 18 holes of golf with cart included at Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville. Each donor who comes to the Castleton Township blood drive from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday. Feb. 10, will be entered into a drawing for 18 holes of golf, including cart, courtesy of Mulberry Fore. The drive thi: month will be held at its new location at the Mulberry Gardens Banquet facility located at 955 N. Mainstreet. Blood donors must be at least 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 lbs. and be in reasonably good health. PRICE 50C Zachariah Histed Joe Rogers of the Wildlife Recovery Association v/ill make a special appear­ ance Friday, Feb. 18. at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, along with a collection of birds of prey (raptors), such as owls, Give blood and play golf free? Thursday. February 3. 2005 Complaint of unfair labor practice resolved by mediation in Lansing State income tax First Friday topic Hastings. Jondahl has been executive director of the Michigan Prospect for Renewed Citizenship, a progressive. Lansing-based think tank, since he unsuccessfully ran for ANNER Charge vs. county clerk dismissed (NEWS | BRIEFS serious budget situation. Once voted by hit colleagues in Lansing as Michigan’s roost effective leg­ islator. Jondahl has been the most frequent speaker at the First Friday series since it was started by Jim r.id Beatrice Pino about 15 1/2 years ago. The program, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is almost always Field at noon on the first Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, cor­ ner of Green and Jefferson streets in Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Delton ‘Follies’ scheduled The "Yee-Haw Follies' will be presented at the Delton Kellogg High School Audituiuni Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings. Feb. 9,10 and 12. Working as emcees will be (from left) Amber Anderson, Nick King and Carolin Humphrey. The shows will begin at 730 p.m., with tickets cost of $4 for reserved seating and are avail­ able in the high school guidance office. dents' high school careers. With the current guidelines in place, each year around 50.000 students qualify for the award given annually to graduating senior.,. In a prior press release. Governor Jennifer Granholm stated. "Whether helping senior citizens, mentoring young children, or clean­ ing up the environment. Merit Award winners will not only be examples of outstanding character, they will make Michigan a better place to live, work and play.” An outline of the new resolution states. “It is the intent of the Merit Board that the stu- See MERIT, page 20 SW Barry Sewer Authority seeks $5 a month increase by David T. Young Editor The Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority has decided to ask its cus­ tomers for an additional $5 a month to meet bond payments due next year and all the way through 2010. The authority Monday afternoon adopted a resolution to ask each of the four townships it serves. Hope. Barry. Johnstown and Prairieville, to ratify the proposed increase because help is needed to pay off the debt service. All four must ratify the proposal for it to take effect. New Sewer Authority Administrator Mark Doster told the board Monday that funds for operation and maintenance and debt senice somehow had been co-minglcd in past years. “At some point the operation and mainte­ nance and debt service funds were unified as a single fund." he said at the meeting. “It appears that in order to have enough money to operate, monies probably were taken basi­ cally from debt service at that point. Well, now we have enough operation and mainte­ nance. but now debt service is too low." Taking an “I told you so" attitude about the matter is longtime sewer and water authority critic Barbara Cichy. who said her quest all along has been “to gain attention to the plight of the sewer users and customers, as well the public, to the disparity in finances, the ultimate insol­ vency of the authority and the potential impact on users of the sewer system. It appears as though my thoughts and previous­ ly ignored requests may have been finally heard and acknowledged." Cichy last year warned that the authority will be in big trouble this spring in its attempt to meet its debt payment. Doster said the payment will be made, but it will come at a price. "We believe we’ll be able to pay it off. but it's going to drain our savings account.'* he said. "We'll cover it with our fund balance from last year and our debt fund account, but we can only use those once." Doster added he expects io be about See SEWER, page 2 One of Hastings’ best,.. An Award of Appreciation was presented last Friday night to former Hastings High School basketball standout Tony Bowne (second from right). Joining him in celebrat­ ing the honor are (from left) Don Schils, his high school basketball coach, mother Nancy Bowne and his unde. Robert Nida. Bowne is a senior at Central Michigan University and was a starting guard on the Chippewas' NCAA tournament team two years ago �Page 2 - Thursday, February 3. 2005 - The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page issues. The 2005 topics will include U.S. Intelligence. Russia, Outsourcing. China. Sudan. Global Poverty Gap. Middle East and Global Water. The sessions will be held from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Thursdays from Feb. 10 through March 31 at the Hastings campus of Kellogg Community College. The cost of the series is $25 for Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) members and $29 for non-membcrs. The 2005 Great Decisions Briefing Book is included in the cost To register, call Teresa Durham at 948­ 9500. exension 2838. Kid care workshop slated for Tuesday Dr. Dawn Rosser from Hastings Pediatrics will be guest speaker for the next program Tuesday evening. Feb. 8. in the Better Kid Care Child Care Provider work­ shop series. The session will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Pennock Conference Center, located on the west side of Pennock Hospital. 1009 W. Green St. Hastings. The topic will be “Children's Health in Child Care-Childhood Diseases.” Those attending will have a chance to: • Leant about safety and injury protec­ tion. • Learn how to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. • Develop a health policy for child care programs. • Determine the times when children should be excluded from a child care pro­ The purpose will be to elect delegates and alternates to the spring state convention scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 19, at the Cobo Center, Detroit. Credential cards will be issued to eligible persons from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. in room W1 -51 in the Cobo Center. The Republican Stale Convention will be held Feb. 4 and 5, in Grand Rapids at the Amway Grand Hotel. For information, please call Barry County Republican Party Secretary Tom Evans. Thornapple Wind Band concert set The Thomapple Wind Band is gearing up for a new concert at 3 p.m. Sunday. Feb. 20, at Lakewood High School. Rehearsals will be held in the Hastings High School band room from 7 to 9 p.m. on consecutive Thursdays, Feb. 3, 10 and 17. The band this winter is under the direc­ tion of Keith Closson. Members of the adult ensemble come from as for away as Rockford, but are main­ ly from the Thomapple River area, hence the name. Membership in the ensemble is open to any post-high school age musician who is looking for an opportunity to play and can commit to the rehearsal and per­ formance schedule. Though all instrumentation is welcome, the band is especially needs clarinet and percussion players. For more information about how to get involved in the band, or to borrow an instru­ ment if needed, please call Domke (945- » 9181) or Joe LaJoye at 945-9766. gram. For more information contact Laura Anderson. MSU Cooperative Extension. 206 W. Court St.. (269) 945-1388. Dinner is benefit for Green Gables YMCA offers ice skating weekends Green Gables Haven domestic violence shelter will have its annual fund-raising din­ ner and auction Saturday. Feb. 12. The event will be held at the Middle Villa, with a social hour al 6 p.m. and a silent auction and dinner following. Mimi Gabriel, an advocate for victims and former executive director of Sylvia’s Place in Allegan County, will be speaking at the event. Armour Auctioneering will start the live auction at around 8:30 p.m. Photographic Memory will be cm site for formal portriUls, and proceeds will be donat­ ed to Green Gables. The event is being sponsored by Hastings City Bank. There are a limited number of tickets available. Call Laura Brisboe at 948-0506 for more information!, or to purchase tickets for $40 per person. Tickets also are avail­ able for sale at the front desk of Hastings City Bank. The YMCA of Barry County has a cleared ice dotting rink on Lake Algonquin open for families, weather permitting. Skating will be available from 2 to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday from now through Sunday. Feb. 27. Skaters should park at the YMCA. 2055 Iroquois Trail, parking lot and follow signs to skating area. Youth must be accompanied by a parent/guardian and bring their own skares. The lodge will be open and a staff member will be on site for supervision. All participants will skate at their own risk. Ice hockey will not be permitted. The activity is free to the public, thanks to funds generated by the YMCA’s annual Partner for Youth campaign For status of ice skating, call the YMCA. 945-4574. weather line #5. ‘Cabaret,’ concert offered Feb. 5,6 The Friends of the Community Music School invite the public to enjoy an evening of musical entertainment and good cheer to benefit music education programs serving Barry County. ’ The "CMS Cabaret’ will be held from 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday. Feb. 5 at the Hastings Country Club. The Cabaret features dancing with "Les Jazz,’ a big band specializing in swing music of the 1930s. 40s and 50s. Also included will be a floor show with profes­ sional musicians from the Community Music School, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auc­ tion and a cash bar. Tickets are $25 per cou­ ple and are available at the Community Music School. Call 948-9441. Th- Cabaret kicks off "CMS Weekend." which also includes a benefit concert featur­ ing area church choirs, ’The Spirit in Song." to be held at 2 p.m. Sunday. Feb. 6 at Central Auditorium in Hastings. Featured in the choral presentation will be the choirs of the First Baptist Church. First Prebyterian Church, First United Methodist Church. Grace Lutheran Church and St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. The Hastings High School Steel Drum Band and Hastings High School Choir also will per­ form. The Friends of the Community Music School supports the Community Music Schooi-Hastings and quality music learning for all in Barry County regardless of age. skill-level or ability to pay. GOP, Dems plan spring conventions The Barry County Democratric and Republican parties will have their spring­ conventions soon. Democratic Chairwoman Barbara Cichy said a meeting of the duty elected precinct delegates and the at-large delegates to the Spring Barry County Convention at the Thomas Jefferson Hall. 328 Jefferson St.. Hastings, on Satuday. Feb. 5. at 10 a.m. Trail Association to meet Feb. 24 The next Thomapple Trail Association meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 24, at a new location. Charlton Park. The agenda will include an update on the new brochure, upcoming events and proj­ ects on the Paul Henry Trail. This will also include a discussion of the new subcommit­ tee working with the Barry County Parks and Recreation Committee to develop the trail south of Hastings. Information about the Paul Henry Trail and the Thomapple Trail Association is now available on line at thomappletrail.com or at thomappletrail.org. Information on the website includes a map. information about the history, a mem­ bership application and trail activities. There also are links to other bicycling trails and organizations in Michigan. ‘Walk for Warmth’ slated for Feb. 26 The 20th annual Walk for Warmth is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 26, in Hastings. The Community Action Agency (CAA) of South Central Michigan sponsors the annual fund-raiser to help low-income, elderly, and disabled residents with home beating emergencies. Last year the 19th annual Walk for Warmth raised more than $70,000 and helped almost 815 families stay warm during the winter. This year’s walk aims to raise $80,000 and help more than 900 families. Area residents are being asked to collect pledges and join the walk Feb. 26 at seven locations throughout Barry. Branch. Calhoun, and St. Joseph counties. The three-mile outdoor walk-a-thons raise awareness of the need for fuel assistance and help turn warm hearts into warm homes Pledge sheets arc now available at local CAA office or at many area businesses The walk in Hastings will start at the Free Methodist Church. 301 E. State Road. Hastings High School Scholar Athletes honored Hastings High School 3-holar Athletes were honored at the Saxon basketball game last Friday night for their hard work in the 2004-2005 academic year. Larry Neil Farm Bureau Agency sponsored this year's competition and representative Bonnie Meredith (far left) was on hand to honor those selected, including (from left) Tim Aspinall, Allison Cooney. Jaimeson Fisher. Kelsey Howell. Katrina Jacobs. Amber Main, Kathlyn Rounds. Brandon Schwartz and Danielle Hodges. Dan Hoffman and Amanda Hurless are not pictured. (Photo by Perry Hardin) SEWER, continued from page 1 $100,000 short on next year’s payment, so the authority has been asked for the monthly debt service increase. Customers now pay $22.50 per month for sewer and water service, and up to last year they paid $7 a month for debt service. That figure was increased to $8 in 2004. and now the authority is recommending it be bumped to $13. “Hopefully this will cover for longer peri­ ods than just next year.” Doster said. “We hope a new development in the Delton area will mean many more hookups.” Cichy for a long time has contended the authority has used debt service money to pay for operations and maintenance. She said she is not happy with the news, but is relieved the authority now acknowledges the financial problem. “While the administrator has been newly hired to prescribe a way to protect the integri­ ty of the sewer authority, it must be noted that the position is filled by Mr. Mark Doster, the prior supervisor of Prairieville Township.” she commented in a written statement Tuesday. “Il appears that he may have largely ignored this issue while he served as Prairieville Township Supervisor and during the past year as chair of the SW’BCSWA Nevertheless, he presented a relatively accu­ rate accounting of the dispud financial straits of the SWBCSWA to ibe current Authority Board.” Cichy and other critics- in the past have sug­ gested there be an accurate and professional audit of the financial picture to present a real­ istic description of the insolvency, “rather than relying solely on opinion of the new administrator or perception of the Authority Board who has ignored the citizens' concerns in the past.” Additional discussion has ensued about a proposal to expand mandatory sewer hookup from 200 to 350 feet from the sewer line, which would affect residents within the spe­ cial assessment districts and the service dis­ tricts in a variety of ways That discussion was cited as a cause of concern due to potential development in the district outside the Department of Environmental Quality “nor­ mal" and current 200-foot connection require­ ment. The DEQ states 200 feet is adequate for environmental prolection. The authority also is suggesting the separate drywell require­ ment for water softener discharge in new con­ struction be overseen by, the authority with materials for the drywell construction to be purchased only from the sewer utility. Audience suggestions at Monday after­ noon's meeting included public hearings on pending possible changes, that the townships consider using some township funds to make up the deficit since all four townships' repre­ sentation has been ongoing throughout the many past years with no or little acknowledg­ ment of the looming deficit, the sewer users should not have to solely "foot the bill' for prior mismanagement, and a statement by a resident who had built a home outside the 200-foot current limit set by the authority staling she should not be required to hook to the system by a change of the ordinance and resultant potential involvement v'ith and pay­ ment to the system which she felt was contin­ ually mismanaged. Some representatives from county govern­ ment were on hand, including Wayne Adams county commissioner, and Tom Doyle, coun­ ty drain commissioner. Cichy commented. “It appears there is now­ county involvement or attention, and it cer­ tainly appeared to be welcome by public attendees at this meeting.” The Southwest Barry County sewer project has had a stormy history from its beginnings. Barry. Hope and Prairieville townships agreed to form a sewer authority board in 1990 and had a sewer plant built in Hope Township. They were joined in the project about a year later by Johnstown Township The residents of the three townships origi­ nally were assessed $9.4 million for the proj­ ect. but in 1993 the sewer authority bonded for $12 million, even though construction costs were said to have come in at $14.5 mil­ lion. . Cichy said customers started by paying for an estimated $9.4 million project, but when it was learned the actual costs would be nearly $5 million more, the assessment rolls were not reopened and adjusted. The project for the four townships instead moved forward with bonding for $12 million. Cichy contends the authority mismanaged the finances from the start, underbonding by $2.5 million “Resides 4s had a right to know how much this was going to cost.” she said. “It wasn’t what the residents originally had agreed to. “They (the sewer authorny) should have collected that $2.5 million for debt retirement, but didn't. That money went for construction costs.” Some of the most heated debates about the system since then have involved its efficien­ cy. or the lack of it. Cichy said the sewer plant has not been able to meet Michigan Department of Environmental Quality requirements through the years for discharge of phosphorus, nitrates, sodium and chloride. One casualty of the controversy was the plant manager. Don Row. who was dismissed. Years later. Row’s successor resigned. Sewer authority officials now insist the plant is meeting DEQ requirements and dis­ charge problems have been cleared up. Doster was hired for $25,000 a year as part-time administrator for the sewer and water authority and Scott Monroe runs the day-to-day operations. Members of the authority are Michael Herzog and Tom Guthrie of Prairieville Township. Robert Mack of Johnstown Township. Lynn Eddy-Hough of Hope Township and Chairman Roger Turner of Barry Township. HISTED, continued from page 1 from SWET. previously had stopped a vehicle that was seen at this suspected drug house earlier in the day. Troopers Phil McNabnay. Dale Lynema. Kevin Keto and Wayland Post K-9 Trooper Lane Booms went to the drug house, where they contacted four people inside, one of whom was Histed. Histed was arrested and lodged at the Eaton County Jail for delivery of meth and possession with intent to deliver. He was later arraigned and released on $5,000 bond. Later that evening, troopers located a clan­ destine meth laboratory at a different location they believe is related to Histed's activities. The troopers, along with SWET. searched this second house located in the village of Vermontville. Eaton County, on Jan. 15. The search revealed suspected finished meth, lab­ oratory equipment, packaging materials, scales and meth laboratory components to include a bottle of anhydrous ammonia, which was found in the kitchen freezer. Anhydrous ammonia is commonly stolen from area fanners who use it as fertilizer for their crops. Two explosive devices also were located with the suspected meth lab equipment. The explosives were turned over to the MSP Bomb Squad and the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms has been contacted. While out on bond for the charges stem­ ming from his Jan. 14 arrest. Histed was arrested and arraigned Jan. 25 on separate meth lab charges as a result of an investiga­ tion by the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department and Tri-County Metro Narcotics Team. This lab was located near the border between Eaton and Barry counts. Histed later posted a $25,000 bond and was released from jail. The Barry County Prosecutor’s office authorized a two-count felony warrant Monday. Jan. 31. for delivery of meth charges against Histed as a result of investigations conducted by SWET and the MSP Hastings Post over the past several months. Grant writing workshop is March 4 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer “Writing Grants that Get Results!’ will be the next Leadership Barry County program Friday. March 4. at the community room on the lower level of MainStreet Savings Bank. Hastings. Sponsored by Monaghan Associates Inc.. Council of Michigan Foundations and MainStreet Savings Bank, this workshop will reveal techniques to help those working on proposals that will fit the project to the source. The workshop will begin at 8:30 a.m. March 4 with registration and a continental breakfast. The actual workshop will start at 9 a.m and will end at noon. The presenters will be Jeri Fischer, who will discuss finding the foundation grant that fits with your organization, and Sandi Frost Parrish on writing the proposal. Parrish is a senior project director for Monaghan Associates. She joined the firm in 1999. following her career in development and non-profit administration for Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids and the Arthritis Foundation. In addition to holding a certified fund-raiser executive designation, she has been active in the Association of Fund-raising Professionals and other regional and national networks. She is a frequent speaker al state and national meetings concerned with the process of successful fund development and conducts seminars for state-wide agencies and various not-for-profit associations throughout the country. She has her master’s degree in manage­ ment from Aquinas College and her bachelor of arts degree from the University of Colorado. She has served on local and national boards, including the Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club. Junior Achievement and many other service clubs and non-profit organizations. Fischer, the director of membership and special projects for the Council of Michigan Foundations, oversees membership recruit­ ment and retention: collects, reads and organ­ izes member news, grants and publications; and coordinates the production of the Michigan Foundation Directory. She responds to grant seeker inquiries; and works on specialized publications and events. She has more than 20 years of experience at CMF and holds a master’s degree from Michigan State University Before joining CMF in 1982. Fischer was a teacher of read­ ing and English at public elementary and sec­ ondary schools in Michigan and Rhode Island. Dana Riltenberg. director of Leadership Barry County said. "The secrets of grant writ­ ing will be revealed during this informative, fun and interactive workshop taught to you by people who have been in the trenches!" Registrations arc limited and cost $25 per person The registration fee for Leadership Barry County Alumni is $20 for those who have paid their annual dues to the Leadership Alumni Association. Forms arc available at MainStreet Savings Bank and at the Leadership office. Call 945­ 2114 for more information. Local YMCA offers ice skating weekends The YMCA of Barry County* has a cleared ice skating rink on Lake Algonquin open for families, weather permitting. Skating will be available from 2 to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday from now through Sunday. Feb. 27. Skaters should park at the YMCA. 2055 Iroquois Trail, parking lol and follow signs to skating area Youth must be accompanied by a parent/guardian and bring their own skares. The lodge will be open and a staff member will be on site for supervision. All partici­ pants will skate at their own risk. Ice hockey will not be permitted. The activity is free to the public, thanks to funds generated by the YMCA's annual Partner for Youth campaign For status of ice skating, call the YMCA. 945-4574. weather line f5. YMCA Camp Algonquin also is available for birthday parties or slumber parties. The Y provides the facility, decorations, and per­ haps even program. It can offer ice skating, magic shows, mountain climbing and zip lining, fishing and more. Call the YMCA at 945-4574. for details. �. The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 3. 2005 - Page 3 Three Barry County leaders in new roles as 2005 begins Technology, strong partnerships at the top of Pennock’s agenda by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Besides a continuing commitment to pro­ viding quality. safe and confidential patient care. Pennock Health Services will be focus­ ing on strengthening partnerships with its medical staff and groups and individuals in the communities it serves and adding more technology in 2005. said Chief Executive Officer Harry Doele. Services as well as the work load continue to grow at Pennock Hospital because of the increasing Barry County population, aging of the population and expectations from the pub­ lic about health care. Competing for federal and state dollars for health care reimbursement is one of the chal­ lenges he foresees in the months ahead. “I would expect myself to get more politi­ cally engaged at the state and hopefully fed­ eral level because with a stroke of a pen in Lansing and Washington, they can make life very miserable for hospitals, schools and other not-for-profit agencies that may be depending on adequate reimbursement or adequate revenues...." Doele said. At the federal level, Pennock is watching the terms of the Medicare Modernization Act unfold and is interested in resources the gov­ ernment will provide for the uninsured. “I do have some concerns about the Medicare Modernization Act and its impact on various hospitals and in particular Pennock with regards to how some of the calculation of different Medicare rates are. depending on your geographic location of assignment." he said. "We have concerns about how Medicare reform is going to be addressed, particularly with an aging population and expectations of the general public for the best health care available. It gets to be a question of who’s going to pay for it..." Because of the federal budget deficit and the fact that the federal government is funding a war and anti-terrorism efforts. Doele expects resources for Medicare and health care in general to be "very tight" and an ongo­ ing battle that Pennock is prepared to address with state and federal representatives. This will be his first full year at the helm of the Hastings-based Pe.inock Health Services, but he brings 30 years of career experience at Pennock to the post. Doele was selected from a field of 120 applicants when the Pennock Board of Trustees approved a national search for a CEO after former CEO Dan Hamilton resigned last August. Since that time. Doele. who has been chief operating officer for 17 years, has had duel roles at Pennock. From Aug. 2 to Nov. 19. he was the interim CEO along with being COO. Since his appointment to CEO Nov. 19. he’s also had to continue with the COO duties too. Doele is hoping to fill the COO position by the end of February . “We are doing a national search, very sim­ ilar to what we did with the CEO.” he said. Nearly 70 applicants have applied for the COO post, and Doele is in the process of interviewing some of the candidates. “One item that has been important to Pennock in the last couple of months and will certainly be into the future is Pennock Hospital’s objective to strengthen our partner­ ship with a variety of different groups and individuals. One in particular is with our medical staff and the community as a whole,” he said noting the recent commitment for Pennock Homecare Services to provide a nurse at Hastings schools. Pennock also plans to be more involved in County Economic Alliance anticipates modest growth by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Four primary objectives arc the thrust of plans for the Barry County Economic Development Alliance in 2005. Eugene Haas, the new Alliance Board chairman, notes that the Alliance’s vision is "to maintain and improve the economic vital­ ity and quality of life” for county citizens through a mission "to create an environment for the retention and expansion of business and industry in Barry County consistent with the preservation of the rural quality of life." Alliance Board members "generally share the consensus outlook of economists for 2005. which anticipates modest growth in the 3.6% to 3.9% range, subdued inflation and modest increases in inflation.” Haas said. “Those forecasts are predicated on the assumptions of stable oil prices and the fact that the weaker dollar makes U.S. products more attractive in the international arena. The economy in West Michigan will continue to exceed the na ion's average economic per­ formance." The County Board of Commissioners, which has funded the Alliance since its incep­ tion. wants the Alliance to evolve into a self­ funded. independent entity by 2008. Steps towards reaching that goal are one of the objectives of the coming year. Alliance Executive Director Dixie Stadcl-Manshrm is soliciting dues or contracts from memlx *s to support the financial needs of the Alliance. "The goal set by the Board for 2005 was $40,720." Haas said, which is 36% of the operating budget “Funds from firms with less than 20 employees will be solicited by mail and phone. Organizations with more than 20 employees, townships and munici­ palities - designated as the "Top Eighty" will be solicited by personal visits made by the director... The intent is to secure three year commitments, so that the director's prin­ cipal focus will be on economic develop­ ment." Hand-in-hand with becoming self-funded is another objective to become an autonomous economic development organi­ zation. As a significant step towards that end. the Alliance Board plans to submit its Articles of Incorporation and secure IRS con­ firmation of its status as a 501 C-3 corpora­ tion in 2065. Another objective is to have StadelManshum complete two to four "retention visits” to each of the “Top Eighty." depend­ ing on the needs of the member. This is an annual goal. "These visits sene to identify areas where BCEDA can provide assistance to facilitate the economic vitality of the businesses in Barry County, to identify possible synergy with existing members, and to update mem­ bers on the organization's activity.” said Haas, who has been an Alliance Board mem­ ber since its inception. Pursuing new business development also is an objective Stadel-Manshum will handle. "These arc the activities tha« seek to bring nev businesses into Barry County congruent with our rural quality of life, translating into jobs for our residents, increased sales for existing businesses and tax revenue for local governments.” Haas said. "This activity is often, by its nature, almost always confiden­ tial." In 2004. the Alliance was involved in activities with the proposed Mooville Creamery and the Dollar General in Nashville, the proposed ethanol plant for Woodbury, the Dollar General in Delton, the proposed casino for Gun l^ikc and a possible motel for Hastings. Plans for "Mooville" include the construc­ tion of a 6.000-square-foot manufacturing facility and 4.000-square-foot retail space by spring to manufacture, process and sell milk, cheese and ice cream. See HAAS, page 20 Barry Community Foundation eyes library fund-raising, youth Harry Doele community activities in Hastings and in out­ lying communities. "In terms of Pennock Hospital, as an organ­ ization providing acute medical care to citi­ zens in Barry County and our surrounding adjacent counties, we continue to see growth in almost all modalities of treatment and/or testing. But the big challenge we deal with are the ongoing challenges of reimbursement and a number of payers (Medicare. HMOs and other insurant) that pay onsiderably less than charged. That creates a number of problems for us as well as other individuals that arc involved with health care. We have a chal­ lenge to certainly become as efficient as we can and to hold down costs, and 1 think we’ve done a very good job of that at Pennock Hospital.” Doele said. However, he is well aware of the daily struggles that businesses and industries are facing in terms of the increasingly high cost of health care insurance benefits for employ­ ees and their dependents. Pennock wrestles with the same problem "because we provide benefits io our own employees.” Doele said. "We recognize that it’s a line item on many businesses’ expense ledgers that is one they are watching very closely and are very con­ cerned about it... As a result of that concern, as well as strengthening our partnership in the community, we’ve had an open dialogue with businesses and industries in Barry County. In fact, they have formed a coalition that mem­ bers of our medical staff and myself, as CEO. have been involved in - an initial meeting with the group in November and another meeting just recently with representatives with regards to issues relative to heath care. Pennock Hospital and the medical staff. "We sec an opportunity to work with the local business coalition to address issues ... We certainly aren't going to be able to solve all the issues, but we’re excited about the dis­ cussion and the opportunity to try to address issues and move forward. We have an oppor­ tunity to sit face-to-face and educate one another, mutually address concerns that are indigenous to both of us and to wort on reso­ lution of problems that are identified with a spirit of cooperation... The local business coalition has hired an individual to help facil­ itate this and we look forward to working Eugene Haas See DOELE, page 20 by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Assets of the Barry Community Foundation grew from $4.5 million to more than $7 million in 2004. New Foundation President Fred Jacobs hopes that amount will grow by $3 million more by the time the Foundation celebrates its 10th anniversary next year. "My goal is to get $10 million because there’s that much need in Barry County for the moneys that we are granting every year. We need more money to be able to make more impact with people. We’ve had some great programs the last couple of years, and we’ve done some really good things. More people are giving to the Community Foundation than they did before," said Jacobs, who has been active in foundation work since >988 when he was first named to the Thonu.pple Foundation Board, which eventually evolved into the Barry Community Foundation. Fourteen new funds, a "dramatic increase," were added to the Foundation in the last fiscal year, he said. The foundation currently has 91 permanent endowment funds. The different funds the Foundation holds are for projects that are important to donors and they range from land preservation to scholarships. The Foundation, besides developing and managing endowed funds, is primarily a grant-making operation that uses income from endowments to provide grants to sup­ port a wide range of charitable activities and nonprofit agencies to benefit the county area and its citizens. "When the Foundation started in 1995, we had $310,000. It’s really grown. "The Foundation's focus is making a dif­ ference in Barry County and getting people to want to give to make a difference.” Jacobs said. “The Community Foundation prepares people to give on a regular basis. If people want to make an impact upon a community, it’s easier to do it together.” Two primary goals of the Barry Community Foundation this year are to address local youth issues and help volunteers nise funds to wrap up the Hastings Public Library’s capital campaign for a new build­ ing. Jacobs said. The Foundation has increased its visibility, and "that’s a big thing Dick Groos (the first Foundation president and one of the Thornapple Foundation founders) always wanted. He was the real motivator to go from a private foundation of a small group of peo­ ple to get more professional, a full time office and staff that’s trained well to take on some of the issues. That’s where we’re at now.” A new project this year was to survey 1,525 young people in Barry County produced a Youth Assets Survey report that will help in proactive funding to begin work on youth issues this year. The survey includes questions about sexu­ al habits, alcohol consumption, drugs, self­ esteem, parenting problems at home, sources nf counseling, role of religion, whether he/she has mentors. The survey results caused Foundation Board members to be concerned with the adversities young people are struggling with, such as "broken homes and the economy.” Some “very young" kids in the county are admittedly involved in sexual activities, he said. “Those things all come back tc self­ Surprise Your Valentine with KJaltenttne J—ove azuuis Fred Jacobs esteem. "We wan' to really go in and investigate what's happening so we can go back -nd report to parents and schools and business that these are issues that are happening in Barry County. “We’re planning a Symposium in March to address youth issues, and we're going to bring people from the schools, counselors and other professionals from outside the county who are going to talk about ’What’s Going on with Youth Today and Some of Their Problems,’" Jacobs said. Determining the causes of problems youth arc experiencing is important, he st id. "Youth are the next leaders in the commu­ nity. Today’s youth become the future busi­ ness people, the future workers, the future leaders in the community. If you don’t devel­ op them positively then you deal with them negatively at some point. “...If they are not ready to go out into the system after they leave school, those arc the kids that sometimes we see in our paper- in the Police Beat. We’ve got to deal with them, so we’re going to spend some time and money on that. “We really have to study the youths’ prob­ lems and not worry about what the outcome? are. We may find out there are things we don't want to hear. If we don't hear what they arc and have a better understanding of them, we can’t fix them....” Jacobs said. "There are a lot of Conversations in educa­ tion, from the governor of the State of Michigan all the way down into school sys­ tems, and nobody seems to have done verymuch that's been very effective - even the presidency with No Ch«ld Left Behind. There are a lot of kids being left behind. It's not a fancy slogan that you need to have. I think it’s an infrastructure problem, and we need to get right down into the infrastructure. "I don’t think you can look to Washington to solve the problem and I don’t really think you can look to Lansing. Mich. 1 think you have to look at your own school systems and to the families. I think you'll find similarities across the state with schools that have these See JACOBS, page 20 in The Hastings Banner Give Cupid a helping hand with a love line in The Hastings Banner. Compose your own message on the coupon provided, and mail to The Hastings Banner, P.O. Box B, Hastings, MI 49058. A special column will appear in the February 10th issue. Deadline is noon Tuesday, February 8th. Expiess your feelings to your wife, husband, parents, grandparents, grandchildren, relatives, teachers, best friend or anyone whom you would like to say thanks to for being so nice. The cost is "lovingly low," just $5.15 for 16 words (additional words 15<t each). Payment must accompany your message or be paid prior to publication. Enclosed please find my special prepaid XJatentind Jlxwe J2~ines Compose Your Own Message Below Compose your own Valentine message—it's easy to do!! Here are a couple of examples: "dEAREST BABY CAKE^ You are the best thing that ever happened to me! iw Bi. 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The primary mission of all public safety is Video rental store troubles widespread To the editor, Since our last willing we have discovered that the Movie Gallery has an anti-pom vigil much broader than Hastings, Middleville and Caledonia. It seems upon investigation there has actu­ ally been an ongoing boycott and charges brought up against this chain of video stores across our country for some time. Check out www.afa.net/moviegallery/default.asp (American Family Association) for a broad range of employee/manager testimonials, press releases and an in-depth look at the Movie Gallery Chairman Joe Malugen’s intent to "continue to rent hardcore pom videos as long as tliere is a market for them," as he’s stated. Children are being exposed to soft and hard core pom across our nation because there is "a market for iL" Movie Gallery's intention is to invade small town America with pom. This video chain is 4.500 strong and the second largest video retail in North America. All of their "acquired” stores are required to add XXX rooms and shelve soft-pom videos next to our kid/family videos. It's intentional, not alphabetically convenient! When pressured in the recent past to con­ cede to statutes and laws violating local ordi­ nances to pull the pom off the shelves. Mr. Malugen took advantage of the "grace peri­ od" and sold many of the rental videos at dis­ count prices before shipping the rest to outly­ ing stores. If we don’t pull together in numbers that speak louder than the almighty dollar being spent in his stores this is going to affect chil­ dren in our community like a cancer. If these area stores fail, do you really think we’d be worse off? Will we have no rental options? And area business owners, wouldn’t you offer their employees a better job with competitive or better pay? If your kids are 18 or younger, they should not be in these stores. If you are 18 or older and choose this type of entertainment, buy it for yourselves and take it to the privacy of your own home. We wexk hard to keep our children's minds pure in a time of rampant indiscretion. Don't support those who inten­ tionally corrupt them! Contact Mr. Joe Malugen. Chairman, Movie Gallery, 900 Main St. Dothan. AL 36301. Phone: 1-800-472-2494, extension 22432 Email: jmalugen@movgal.com. Doug and Joanna Haddix and kids, Hastings Tsunami victims’ world washed away Editor’s Note: The following is a current events essay written by Delton sixth-grader Dustin Brace and assigned by teacher Deb Fmedell, who was so impressed she wanted to share it with Banner readers: On Christmas night 2004, I was enjoying the company of my loving family. We were relaxing by the fireplace next to our brightly colored tree and all of the booty left by Santa. While we talked and laughed and goofed around, on the other side of the world thou­ sands of people were running for their lives. Their world had just been destroyed by the force of a five hundred-mile-per-hour tsuna­ mi. While I wrestled with my Uncle Joe and Uncle Kenny, a, 7-year-old boy slipped from his mom's hand as she tried to save both of her children. As I played my video game with my cousin Brandi, a 13-year-old girl searched through the wreckage for her family. While we laughed at Larry the Cable Guy an 11year-old boy could only watch fearfully as his mother was wished away. 1 cannot imagine the pain, the fear and the honor of tens of thousands of men, women and children on a night when we celebrate peace on Earth. Right now, the death toll is 160,000 people, not even including the 16,000 missing. Most of those who have survived have suf­ fered the loss of loved ones. There are thou­ sands of orphans who have no family left alive. The survivors don't know when and where they will eat again or where they will sleep each night or who to trust. I don't think any of us can understand what it would feel like to lose our home and all of our belongings, our family, our neighbors, our friends, our schools and our communities. Now as people begin to try to get on with life, a 25-year-old elephant walks with his owner, helping in the search for dead bodies. Anyone who still has a bicycle carries it because there is no place to ride. I heard today that in Indonesia, 60 percent of the survivors are seriously injured or sick. Governments, organizations and school kids from all over the world are giving money and aid to help these people to get through this tragedy. All of the aid and money and good will can't give them back what they want the most Money can rebuild their homes and busi­ nesses. but can't fill the hole that was left when their world was washed out to the sea. Thank you for listening. This is my tsuna­ mi report. Dustin Brace, Delton Let your , heard! Send a letter to -he editor! preserving life, not police officers writing tickets, not firefighters drowning flames, not ambulance personnel watching TV, eating chips and dip. To be sure, its main functions are law enforcement maintaining order, fire depart­ ments extinguishing fires and EMS treating and transporting the sick and injured to med­ ical facilities, but the core issue is protecting lives. Barry County's current EMS system is a bastardized conglomerate of six ambulance services, two of which do not even have an ambulance based in this county. Barry is carved up into an uneven cluster of service areas served by Lakewood Ambulance. LifeCare Ambulance, Mercy Ambulance, Nashville Ambulance, Thomapple Township Emergency Services and Wayland Ambulance. These range from community­ based ambulances staffed with paid and vol­ unteer individuals to full-time, fire based and private. We also have medical first response (MFR) provided by Bellevue (frerw Eaton County). Freeport, Johnstown Township, Orangeville, and Pine Lake fire departments, which cover about a third of our county. I have worked in all public safety areas, but primarily in EMS for nearly 13 yean. 1 came to Barry County over nine years ago to work for one of the local ambulance services. Coming from the Mecosta County EMS sys­ tem with 100% county-wide MFR coverage to a private ambulance service to a fractured county was very foreign to me. I adapted and worked here until July 2004. I have become familiar with the different services and how they work and have served on the EMS coun­ cil for several years. Since I was laid off. I’m in a position where I am free to share my ideas. All the fire departments have truly decent people who volunteer to help their communi­ ties, but progress is necessary for fire depart­ ments to better serve their communities. Many “old school” firefighters and depart­ ments resist providing medical care. I under­ stand where they’re coming from, but fire departments have been providing medical care for more than 30 years, and many rural departments started MFR services in the late '80s and early '90s. I was approached by my township board in 1993 and started a township MFR service from scratch, housed ia a fire department that haled us. The department lost over half of its firefighters and officers because they opposed our township board's forcing this issue. In time, the department regained some of them and hired and trained new people committed to providing the best service they could to their community. They saw that I wasn't try­ ing to force'medical on them and I myself joined the department and earned my fire­ fighter certificifion. I left those positions when I moved here to Barry County. I heard that my old fire depart­ ment has been running the MFR service for the last two years. Southwestern Barry County residents have long been "second class" citizens in their ambulance coverage, you never know if you are going to have an ambulance here if you need one. Mercy's priorities lie in the Hastings and Lansing areas. Pine Lake first responders most of the time have no idea what ambulance is coming to them when they are on a call — it could be Mercy, LifeCare. Pride Care (Kalamazoo) or Plainwell EMS (that’s who I’d request). Southeast Barry residents are no better off. While Johnstown fire/first responders love LifeCare Ambulance its nearest ambulance is coming from somewhere in Battle Creek or Ross "township (between Richland and Battle CreekonM-89i Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. While they put articles in our local news­ paper touting their special CAAS certifica­ tion, unlike every other ambulance service in Barry County, LifeCare will not perform body removals for the medical examiner's office (which the county reimburses). If you live in Johnstown Township or Assyria, don't die because your ambulance service isn't going to transport you or your loved one's body and it will be left to "spoil'* until Mercy or Nashville arrive. Most ambulances in rural areas transport bodies that appear to have died suspiciously or unwitnessed to the morgue for "chain of evidence* reasons to help preserve evidence. Mercy and LifeCare. both private services, generally go for where the money is. LifeCare worries more about Battle Creek (which is probably why they want priority dispatch so badly in this county) and Mercy more about Hastings and Lansing. Private services gener­ ally spread themselves too thin, covering as much territory with as few ambulances as they can get away with. I have to tip my hat to anyone who volun­ teers their time to help people for Lakewood and Nashville. These are community-based ambulance services operating on a combina­ tion of paid and volunteer employees, and they »ry hard ual should be recognized. These people should not have to worry about frying to raise funds for their services through vari­ ous sources. As for Thornapple Township Emergency Services, their actual ambulance is probably the newest and in the best shape of any in the county and they seem to have some experi­ enced, fresh people. We have excellent law enforcement cover­ age through the various state county and local departments. We have excellent fire coverage through volunteer departments and the City of Hattings/BIRCH department and one hell of an outfitted 911 center with well trained and experienced dispatchers. However, our fragmented ambulance cov­ erage needs serious attention. Our families, friends and the visitors to our county deserve nothing less than the best EMS personnel one from outside of this county) interview, investigate and hire properly trained, able bodied, hard working people for the ambu­ lances. purchase decent new ambulances using municipal leasing, build stations near geographical centers of each four townships (depending on primary roadways and popula­ tion centers), encourage Pennock to get their critical care ambulance going, train and equip our fire departments w ith MFR personnel and rescue trucks. This would be a huge undertaking and it would require a lot of dedication from hard­ working people, but I'm willing to help shoul­ der this task Do nothing about this situation and that is exactly what will happen. Do something, make your voice heard to your city, township and county officials and you are investing in giving yourself and the people that you love and care about a better chance of a more safe and secure future. If you have any questions, comments or concerns please e mail me at: BetterEMS4BanyCount@yahoo.com. I can not promise I will have the answer you are looking for, but I will listen to what you have to say. We as a collective group of concerned citi­ zens taking action and making our voices heard to the elected officials can n^ke this happen and it will come al price, but what cost can we put on life? Justin Cross, Delton Affirmative action initiative deplorable To the editor: If you are someone other than a healthy white male. Ward Connerly is a name to rec­ ognize and a man to denounce. He has suc­ cessfully led an attack on access to employ­ ment, higher education and contracting fur qualified women, minorities and people will, disabilities in California and Washington. He now has his sights set on Michigan as well as with the proper specialty certifications to give Arizona, Colorado, Missouri and New all the best chance of surviving traumas. We Hampshire. should expect maybe not the finest ambu­ He cleverly uses language similar to the 19C< Civil Rights Act. In Michigan the cam­ lances money can buy, but ambulances that are reasonably priced, decently equipped and paign is called "Michigan Civil Rights Initiative", which is modeled after the devrsrotated out at a safe mileage. We also need 100% medical first responder coverage tating Proposition 209 in California and 1-700 through our fire departments. in Washington. If this state-wide initiative is passed, any Mecosta County has for many years been Michigan program that aims to increase funded by a county millage and through reim­ bursement from patients’ insurance and opportunities for qualified women, minorities and people with disabilities could be severe­ billing. We had the finest ambulance and ly scaled back or git altogether, including; every piece of equipment we needed, total • Fair housing and lending psggraaas. ■ county-wide first responder service. • Support tervices programs. All it would take here is money, yes, more taxes. Put a price on your child's life, or of • Training programs • Education programs already in place at your parents or best friend. How much is your own life worth? Eventually all ambulance Michigan colleges and universities. By the year 2010, one in four new jobs will services are going to have to be subsidized by taxpayer money, so why not have the best per- - involve computers or be 'technically-orient­ ed." However, women stir lag far behind in sonnel and the best equipment for them to work with? earning computer technology degrees and working in computer technology-related pro­ Let’s have one service with one director, fessions. (Source: Tech Savvy: Educating not six services with six different ways of Girls in the New Computer Age," American doing iL Association of University Women. 2000) I have already encouraged Pennock Michigan women earn 67 cents for every Hospital to start their own critical care ambu­ $1 earned by men. This ranks Michigan the lance to care for their patients' out-of-county second to last state with the largest wage gap transfer needs and to assist our county's between women and men. ("Women’s ambulances when a helicopter is not available Economic Status in the States: Wide for the critically injured or ill. Pennock is the Disparities by Race, Ethnicity, and Region," best source in Barry County to properly han­ Institute for Women’s Policy Research. April dle that function and this would help keep our 2004) county ambulances here in the county where Affirmative action offers equal opportuni­ they belong, ready for emergencies. With one ties for all qualified individuals. It’s fair, it mill, we would have the money to fund this, one mill based on my home and property which we built in 2001 would be about as much as my home phone bill for one month. This county ambulance budget could be used to partially fund the county-wide MFR services. We did (and they still do) it in Mecosta County and there is no reason it can't work here. All it would take is a special elec­ tion. Hire an EMS director (pftferably some­ What should Gov. talk about? works and it’s the law! People of Michigan cannot afford this ini­ tiative. If you would like to know more, please join us at the Feb. 8 meeting of the Hastings Business & Professional Women al Grace Lutheran Church. A presentation will start at 7:30 p.m. Please RSVP to President Deb Baker by Friday Feb. 4. 269/945-8233 (work) or 269/945-2902 (home). Hastings Business & Professional Women. Deb Baker, president hm HttUnga Governor Jennifer Gran holm will give her State of the State Address next Tuesday evening. What is the most important top­ ics, in your opinion, she should talk about? Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division o< J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. IA-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacobs Frederic Jacoba Praaatant VtcaPraadant Staven Jacoba Secretary^Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Editor) Ela.ne Gilbert (Assistant Edtor) Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Fran Favermen Kathy Hoffman: Hastings, ' Sandra Ponsetfo Kelly Uoyd Marne Westover Heather Reed Darns Milligan: Hastings, • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • “I hope that she talks both about creating jobs in Michigan and keeping job stability.” Scott Ommen Rose Heaton QaaaAad Mil accepted Monday tmxjgh Fnday. 800am toSaopjn “I think she should talk about programs for those who cannot afford health insurance. The cost of health insurance is a very important issue.” “I hope she discusses the need for dental care for Michigan citizens who cannot afford to get neces­ sary dental care. Those who arc not on Medicare or Medicaid are in real trouble when it comes to the cost of dental care.” “I would like to know why our taxes are so dam high and what she is going to do about iL” “1 would like to know­ how she is going to elimi­ nate the deficit in the state budget and what progr ’ms she is going to cut.” “1 hope she stresses the need to keep the use of guns legal in Michigan.” • Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs fcbacrtptton Ratea: S25 par year in Berry County $27 par yaar n ad|onng countas $29 par yaar Maawtwt POSTMASTER Sand addreas changea to: PO. Boa B HaaM^a. Ml 49058-0802 Second Ona Postage Pad at Haeangs. Mi 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 3. 2005 - Page 5 Jerald Lynn Ballard, Sr. Plan Commission needs commitment The most important government unit in Barry County, other than the Board of Commissioners, is the Planning and Zoning Commission. That’s why I noticed with some sadness and little bit of alarm that last week’s meeting of this critically important body was attended by the bare minimum for a quorum. Only four of seven members, Mick Barney, Chairman Clyde Morgan, Bill Stough and Michael Callton. were in attendance Jan. 24 to conduct business. In one instance, busi­ ness couldn’t be conducted because Morgan had to excuse himself with a conflict of interest, meaning someone with a proposal was turned away and told to come back to the next meeting. Justice delayed is justice denied? It can be regarded as a question of fairness. Whenever a developer, businessperson or citizen appears before such a commission, a certain amount of preparation is required. A petititioner often has expenses in preparing site plans or in simply making a proposal. Therefore, any time it is certain that a decision will not be made, it is more than good manners to let the petitioner know of the situa­ tion well in advance of the meeting, saving the guest the trouble and expense. What makes the Planning and Zoning Commission so important is The pressure from urban sprawl will only become greater around here as time marches on. While it’s true we rural folks cannot stop growth entirely, we have an excellent chance to control and manage iL And that's where the Planning and Zoning Commission plays its very important role. We must make certain that those who serve on such a critical body nave the time to make all or nearly all of the meetings. We also must make certain that the Planning and Zoning Commission is made up of people who have a solid grasp of the issues and of what we're try­ ing to preserve in the next several decades. I don’t have any serious issues with the competence of any of the current members of the Planning and Zoning Commission, but any time we sec only four of seven show up for a meeting, perhaps we should stop briefly and examine what we want and expect. Perhaps we should make it more attractive to serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission. The current pay structure for all members of the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission, $50 per meeting plus mileage, is adequate and appropriate. 1 propose a certain extra amount be paid to the chairman and that a secretary be provided at public expense to record the proceedings. Furthermore, I propose that an alternate be appointed to the com- HASTINGS - Mr. Jerald Lynn Ballard. Sr., age 59, of Hastings, died Monday. January 31, 2005, at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. Mr. Ballard was bom on June 11, 1945 it Wyandotte, the son of Clarence and Thelma (Linnabary) Ballard. Mr. Ballard is survived by his wife. Sue; sons, Jerald (Patty) Ballard II of Hastings and Chris (Kim) Ballard of Hastings; seven grandchildren: Mandy. Bradley. Justin. Angela. Alyssa. Ashley and Brandi; his mother, Thelma Ballard of Michigan; sisters. Joyce Lynch of Illinois. Janice (Bruce) Rooney of Iowa, Betty Gabrys of Michigan; brother. Ray Bailard of Michigan; and nieces and nephew s. Preceding him in death was his father. Visitation will be Thursday, February 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funer­ al home. Services will be held 11 a.m. Friday. February 4, 2005 at Wren Funeral Home. Pastor William Filbem will officiate. Casket bearers will be Jerry Ballard. Chris Ballard, Jack Miesel, Shannon Elston, Charlie Reiglcr and Chuck Reigler. Burial will be at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wrenfuneral-home.com) John Cwik NASHVILLE - Mr John Cwik. age 86. of Nashville, passed away Tuesday, February 1. 2005 peacefully at Tendercare in Hastings. Mr. Cwik was bom in Grand Rapids on July 6,1918. He was the son of the late Frank and Mary (Bronski) Cwik. John was raised in the Grand Rapids area, and attended area schools there, graduating from St. Adelbert Catholic School. In 1947, he married Memie "JearT Winans at her parents’ house in downtown Nashville. The couple moved back to the Grand Rapids area fcr a few years, then returned to the Barry County area where they raised their family. In 1979, they settled in Nashville where they remained. John was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting, picking berries and looking for mushrooms in the springtime. He also loved to play bingo. In his early years, he would go to the movie-shows in Grand Rapids and play bingo. John was employed as a machinist at Lake Odessa Machine Products for several years until he retired in 1974. John served his country in the U.S. Army, and was a member of the Grand Rapids American Legion. John is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Jean; his daughter, Mary (Richard Jr.) Hinckley; his sons, John and Roger Cwik; six grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Bemie and Marvin; and his sister, Ellenor. A memorial service will be held al the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 4, 2005. Interment will take place at the Barryville Cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. that it is the gatekeeper on issues of growth and urban sprawl. When a developer wants to bring a large residential, commercial or indus­ trial complex to Barry County, he or she is likely to have to work with the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission, which handles such issues for 11 of 16 townships in the county. Indeed, there have important development issues that have been brought first before the Rutland, Thomapple and Yankee Springs commissions, and before the City of Hastings, but even more exten­ sive growth probably will be headed this way soon. It’s certainly no secret to anyone that Barry County is right smack dab in the middle as a hub of an imaginary wheel that includes Grand Rapids, Lansing, Battle Creek and Kalamazoo. The county’s popula­ tion continues to increase and there are more commercial and resi­ dential enterprises expressing interest in coming out to the less crowded country that as a result soon may become crowded. If you think it can’t happen here, just take a short drive up M-37 to Caledonia Township, at one time a very small agriculture-oriented community that now is home to a large variety of housing complex­ es. businesses and retailers. The number of farms has dwindled dras­ tically and Caledonia in a little more than a dozen years has become a classic bedroom community. mission, an "on-call'' person who can serve at a meeting in case any­ one will be absent. This person obviously would have to be kept abreast of developments and issues, but that can be done with a min­ imum of effort. To be sure, these proposals translate into the county spending a lit­ tle more money, something 1 don’t normally support. But we should­ n’t be penny-wise and pound foolish, and worry about spending a few extra bucks when the potential consequences may be in the thou­ sands or millions of dollars down the road. I urge the County Board of Commissioners to ratchet up its com­ mitment to planning and zoning by establishing these suggested reforms. 1 don’t ever want to read again about barely a quorum showing up for a meeting. The members of this important body should never be in a position not to be able to conduct business, not to be able to han­ dle requests that mud come before them. "Come back later." should be a comment from the commission only when the petitioner hasn’t provided enough information for an informed decision to be made. The stakes are too high for developers, businesses and the people of Barry County. — Fred Jacobs, via president. J-Ad Graphics Lent season begins Wednesday, Feb. 9 Parks and Rec by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Churches across the area will begin the observance of Lent with Ash Wednesday services Feb. 9. First Congregational Church in Lakewood will hold services at 7 p.m. next Wednesday with imposition of ash and open communion. St. Francis Episcopal Church in Orangeville will hold Ash Wednesday servic­ es Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. The annual Lakewood Area Ministerial Association Community Good Friday Services again are planned at Central United Methodist Church in downtown Lake Odessa March 25. Easter Sunday this year will be early, on March 27. As J-Ad Graphics has done in the past, the Banner. Reminder and community papers will include on a space available basis a list­ ing of events during this season. This will include Palm Sunday and Easter events. Churches can be included in the catalogue of events by sending a listing including the type of event, lime, date and location to patricialivj-adgraphics.com. The same information can be sent as a fax message to 945-5192. Please include "Attention Patricia’’ on the cover sheet. Information can be mailed to J-Ad Graphics. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings. Mi. 49058. Include "Attention Patricia" on the envelope. The deadline is Tuesday by noon for The Banner and Thursday by noon for the Reminder and community newspapers. Churches should include a daytime telephone number on the listing. This column will be printed on a space available basis until the Tuesday and Thursday before Easter. Church interested in information about the cost of advertising for any events can call JAd Graphics at 945-9554. meeting slated for Saturday The Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission will have a public meeting at 11 a.m. Saturday. Feb. 5. at the Courts & Law Building, 220 W. Court St., Hastings. The purpose of the meeting to solicit pub­ lic comments about current programs offered and how to spend tax tax dollars on the three county facilities. Charlton Park. McKeown Bridge and the recently acquired Thomapple Trail linear park. The Parks and Recreation Commission, now chaired by Tim Weingartz. has been working on a five-year master plan. Refreshments will be served at the meeting and the first 20 to show up will be given a free pass to any Charlton Park special event this year. BATTLE CREEK - Mericta M. “Men” Ferris, 75. of Battle Creek, died peacefully Monday. January 31. 2005 at Battle Creek Health System. She was bom June 12, 1929 in Johnstown Twp. of Barry County the daughter of Austin W. and Mary Amelia (Warner) Ferris. She worked for three months at the International Seal and Lock (in Hastings) making railroad car jocks and Deer tags. Mert then moved on for 2 1/2 years working in the packing department for the Kellogg Company. Sb<. then became an inspector at Eaton Manufacturing in Battle Creek and eventually began polishing blades there and finally was an operator of Hutt Wells. She worked at Eaton’s for 1950 until retiring in 1981. She is survived by one sister. Marjorie Rust of Battle Creek; two nieces: Jean E Major and Mary Beth Rust both of Battle Creek; nephew: Alan Rust of Wilmington. NC; a special friend & helped raise David Truman of Wilmington, NC; several oilier nieces and nephews; and great and great­ great nieces and nephews. She never marriec. She was preceded in death by her parents, her special friend Virginia L. “Ginny* Truman (1999), and three sisters: Reaiba Lenz, Juna J. Dunn and Frances Welches ; and four brothers: Lewis Ferris, Earl Ferris. Clair Ferris, and Wayne Ferris. Mert came to Battle Creek in 1947 from Bristol Comers (the Dowling area) she grad­ uated that same year from the Hastings High School. She had attended the Presbyterian and Methodist churches. She was a former member of the UAW-CIO, the Bumham Brook center and A ARP. During her service to her country in the U S Army from May 1960 until May 1962 she was a Specialist 4th Class and had been a company clerk in the WAC detachment. When she was younger she enjoyed shuffle boarding and dancing. In recent years she enjoyed listening to music, was an avid Bowler for many years, md loved the out-of­ doors, used to have a "three wheeler" which she used on State land in Northern Michigan by their cabin in Roscommon. MI. She was very proud of her home and yard in Urbandale and would work tirelessly to maintain her property. For her efforts she received the City Beautification Award on Dec. 15,1998. Funeral services will be held in the Bachman Funeral Chapel 10 am Thursday. February 3, 2005 with Rev Dr. Kingery Clingenpeel officiating. Burial will be at the Banfield Cemetery. Memorial tributes may be made to American Lung Association. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. ‘Have a Heart’ fund-raiser set by area United Way The Barry County United Way Volunteer Center will have its annual "Have a Heart” fund-raiser, in which Red Mylar 18" heart shaped balloons will be sold Mo.iday. Feb. 14, at State Grounds Coffee House, 108 E. State St.. Hastings. Al) proceeds will go to the Barry County United Way Volunteer Center endowment fund. Not only will purchasers receive a bal­ loon for $5 each, but attached to each balloon will be an assortment of coupons from Barry County area businesses, and sweet treats. The businesses that arc supporting the Volunteer Center by offering discount coupons arc: Alfresco’s, All the Good Stuff. Anne's Health Food. Back Door Deli. Barlow Christian Book Store & Florist. Barry Cleaners, Burger King. Circle Inn. Delton Floral, Double A Cookie Co., Felpausch, Hastings Floral, McDonalds, Mexican Connexion, Pizza HuL Razor's Edge, Sajo’s Pizza. Sea Shanty. Suntshine Pack & Ship. State Grounds Coffee House and Taco Bell. Airway Oxygen has offered to deliver and donate the helium for the balloons, the com­ munity service learning class at Hastings High School and the Barry Community Foundation Youth Advisory Council has pro­ vided appreciated assistance with this project. Customers may purchase a balloon for friends, family, co-workers, volunteers you would like to thank, or just to show someone you care. You can place a pre-order by calling Bonnie Ballenger at (269) 945-2006, fax order to (269) 945-4536 or e-mail your order to bonnie@volunteerbany.org. Preorders of $25 or more can be delivered free of charge (delivery pre-orders must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Thursday. Feb. 10. MasterCard, Visa tand Discover cards arc accepted. Balloon sale information is available at State Grounds Coffee House Monday. Feb. 14, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. Each balloon sells for $5. Pre-order balloons Ky email at bonnie@volunteerbarry.org or call (269) 945­ 2006 or (269) 945-4010. ‘Nicki and Ricki’ show reset after Jan. 22 storm The “Nicki and Ricki" show, originally set to stop in Hastings Saturday, Jan. 22, during the Leadership Barry County annual fund­ raising Murder Mystery Dinner, was defeated by 13 inches of snowfall, but a return visit is scheduled for Saturday. March 5. "The Nicki and Ricki Rivers Show," a presentation of the Thomapple Players communtity theater group will be held that evening at the Commission on Aging Grand Hall in Hastings. Tickets are still available and Dana Rittenberg says, “We hope that those who had other commitments on Jan. 22 will now be able to attend this fun event, which raises money for the Leadership Barry County program." The ticket price is $45 per person and includes appetizers, a buffet dinner and enter­ tainment. The fun begins at 6 p.m. with appe­ tizers and pianist Tuesday Howell, a member of the Youth Advisory’ Council providing the background music. Call 945-2114 for tickets. �Page 6 — Thursday, February 3,2005 - The Hastings Banner ■w B wW ■ I BELLEVUE - Isabelle Marie Burkett, age . I 90, of Bellevue, died Tuesday, January 25. 2005. HASTINGS - Arthur Ray Shepler, age 87, of Hastings, died Saturday. December 18, 2004 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Respecting his wishes cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held Saturday, February 5, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. A luncheon will follow the service. Arrangements were by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Mrs. Burkett was bom July 8, 1914, the daughter of the late Harry S. Sellen and the late Maude E. (Folk) Sellen. She is survived by daughters. Flora G. Cousins of Bellevue, and Rachel (James) Clark of Lake Odessa; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; seven great-great­ grandchildren; sister-in-laws, Joni Burkett, Emeline Caroline Sellen and Fem Burkett and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Holland Burkett in 2001; daughters, Rosalie Burkett, Shirley Starkweather and son William H. Burkett. Graveside services were Friday, January 28, 2005 at Hillside Cemetery, Kalamo Township with Rev. Lester DeGroot officiat­ ing. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Further information available at www.prayfuneral.com Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... HXASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowlmj. Ml 49050. Pntor. Steve Olnwtead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 ajn.; Sunday School lit) ml; Sunday Evening Service MX) pm; BMe Study A Prayer Tone Wednesday nights 6:30 pm . ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. fcffenon. Father Al Ruudl. Pwtor S—ttay Man 4:30 pjn.. Sunday Maaes 8:30 on. nd '• IOO ml; OMfcssiou Saturday 3:36-4: 15 ML HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 Wert Stale Road. Havinp. Mich. W. Clayioo Garrison, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 un.: d-res for ail ages Morning Wonhip 10W un. Nursery provided, .'iunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7.-00 p.m. are: RMMvn or JJ. BMe Quiz (<a 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior RMe quiz (ages 8-I2Y. Ydtoh Mkwtnei or Ton Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SIRS N. Broadway. Hartings. Ml 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phooc 945­ 2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 10:30 ml; Sunday School. 9:30 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH 'MMrr C*arc* of At World-Wide Anglican Cmmnon.’ 315 W. Carter St (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center Si.). Church Office (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Ft Charles P. hfcCabe 111, Rector. Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director o( Musk Sunday Wonhip-8 a.m. and 10 am Children s Chapel and Sunday School al 10 a.m. Sunday Nunery Available at 10 a. m CHURCH OF THENAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Tunm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a-m. Sunday School Hour, 11.00 un. Monung Worship Service; 600 p.m_ evening Service; Wednesday: 700 pan. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 rm South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday S'hool at 9:45 Ml; Wonhip I 1O0 san.; Evening Service at 600 pan.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.00 p m QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9391 Sunday Wonhip 11 Mi; PX). Ben 63. Hastings. MI 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedf.xd Rd.. Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077 Pastor Patti Harpok. Sunday morning worship service 9:45 a.m_ Nunery provided. Sunday evening “New Beginnings starts a 5:15 with meal. 5:30 aduh small group, youth group, kids dub, 6:30 praise servke. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men's group 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 pzn. Christ's Qtnhen Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Coining in January, exploring spiritual gifts Bible study. Church website: cmntrychapelume.org WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARKE 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessi­ ble and devaaor. Sunday School 9J0; Church Service 10:30 a.m. HOPE UNITED METHODLST CHURCH M-37 South al M-79. Rev. Richard Moore, raster. enuren pnone ar*945-4995 Church Website www.bopcuin.org. Church Fax Na: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary­ Treasurer. Linda Cobb. Office hours. Tues., Wed.. Thun 9 am to I pm. Sun. Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 1045 am Morning Worship; Sun. 0-8 prn Sr High Youth; Sun. evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 A 4); Tues.,Thun, from 9-11:30 am. 12.00-2:30 pm; Wed. 6-8pm Pioneer Club (Gr K-5) (evening meal at 6 pm). Wed 6-8 pm Jr. High Youth (Gr. 6.7 A 8); Wed. 7 pm - Prayer Mtg. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (Irving). Rt Rev. Devid T. Hurtwick Rector. Sunday Service Times 9:15 am. Morning Prayer. !IOO a.m. Holy Communion. Wednesday 600 pjn. Evening Prayer service. All services using the traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For more informa­ tion and Holy Day service times call (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory 948­ 9327. Visit our website at http://www churchseek/net/church/ andrcwmatV or e-mail us at rtrevhust wick6fyahoo.com. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hartn^s. PMtor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor, Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Mmtstnes. Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 am. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 am.. Morning Worship Service; 600 p.m.. Evening Service; 700 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.tn.. Awana. Sr. and Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study.Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. MI 49073 Pastor Don Roacoe. (517) 852-9228. Monung Celebration 10 am. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group min­ istry. leadership training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spmt-fiflrd church. Mating at tie Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mkfc. 49073. Suu. Praue A Worship lOJOaun., 600 pjn.; Wed. 6:30 pan. Jesus Club far boys A girts ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald Au oasis of God's love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For infarmriou call I-616-731-5194 er 1-517452-1806. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRLST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-2938. Mhirtrr David Raper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philipptans 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class IODO am.; Warship I IDO am.. 600 pjn. Wednesday: Bible Class 700 p.m.. Classes for al ages. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton Pastor Darnel Hofmann 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 am Sunday School for ail ages at 9:45 am. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings 7W/i information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Delton. MI 49046 • 269471-4193. Pastor. Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship Service 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 pjn.; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 pjn. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Maia. P.O. Box 95. Woodlnul.Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchippersDeMumer. Sunday Worship 9:15 ajn. • Sunday School 10:30 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hartings. Mass Sunday at 9-JOajn. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E State Rd (Comer of State Rd. and Softwood St across from Tom's Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Paster. Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling A Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269­ 945-9121. Nursery available for all services. Sundays: Worship Services 8:30 and II DO a.m. Quizzing Practice 8:30 ajn. Kids for Quist. 11 a.m. Worship Service for only 3 A 4 yr. olds. & 5 yr. - Sth grade dismissed during announce­ ments. Sunday School for all ages 10:00 am Adult electives September through November are Celebration of Discipline, Pastor Brian leading; The Life A Teachings of Jesus, Jim Dickinson leading; Making Ends McetXms Pierson leading and a Membership Class with Pastor Dan. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 pjn. Wednejday Midweek: 9D0 a.m. SCAMPS (senior citizens) Bible Study. 6:30 p.m. adults; Sing* n Share A Foundatioa Class. Youth 6th-8lh grades. Faith 4 Life A 9­ 12th grades. Diving Deep. Children 2yn. old-5th grade. Faith Weaver Friends. Thursday: Senior Aduh Coffee Hour. 9:30-11 DO a.m GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hartings. Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Anton. Pastor Thursday. Feb. 3 ■ 3:45 pjn. Clapper Notos; 5:45 p m. Grace Notes; 7D0 pjn. Choir. 7:30 pjn. Adventurers. Saturday. Feb. 5­ 5:00 p.m. Holy Communion. Sunday. Feb. 6-IDO A 10:45 ajn. Holy Communion; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. Monday, Feb. 7 ■ 7:00 p.m. Brothen of Grace. Tuesday. Feb. 8 - IDO pjn. Overeaten Anonymous; 6D0 pjn. BPW. Wednesday. Feb. 9 - IODO a.m. Wordwatchen; 6D0 pjn. Ash Wednesday Supper, 7DO p.m. Holy Communion; 7DO p.m. Stewardship Committee. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings, Ml 49058. Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9D0 a.m.-Noon and 1D0-3D0 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:30 UVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshments, I IDO Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 1:15.9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehears­ al is Wednesdays at 7 pjn., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHUlbl 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 9D0 a.m. Traditional Worship: IODO am. Coffee Hour. 10:10 un. Church School; 11:20 am. Contemporary Worship. The 9:00 service is broadcast over WBCH ■ AM 1220. Nunery care is provided during both services. Ftkrwy 3 - 8tN am. Women's Bible Study. February 6 CcmmtmkHi Both Services; 1D6 pjn. Annual Meeting. February 9 - 640 pm. Wimer Wtmdertand in Sharpe HaiL I Donna Jean Rider Helen Louise Chase NEWAYGO - Donna Jean Rider, age 80, of Newaygo (Hardy Dam), passed away Wednesday, January 26. 2005 at the Newaygo Medical Center Facility in Fremont. Donna Jean was bom on March 8. 1924 in Dowling, to David and Cora (Hollopeter) Aspinall and later married Charles Rider on June 2. 1944 in Besemer. Donna and Charles had owned and operat­ ed Rider's Trailer Court and Rider's L.P. Gas Services in the Hardy Dam area I’jitil 1958 until their retirement in 1988. Donna enjoyed fishing and mushroom hunting in the spring. Donna is survived by her husband of 60 years, Charles of Newaygo; her sons, Donald and Pam Rider of Goodyear. Arizona, Jim and Karen Rider of Big Rapids; her grar.-Jchildren and great grandchildren, Laura and Burke Swanson and their children, Jessica and Kathryn. Brenda Loncaric, Michael and Janie Rider and their children. Michael Andrew, Marie, Mesa, Tina and Chuck Wohlford and their children. Chase and Marisa; her sister, L^ona Roberts of Delton. She was preceded in death by her parents, Davi(> and Cora; by her sisters, Agnes, Gladys, Iva; and by her brothers. Glen and Nub. Funeral services were held on Sattirday, January 29, 2005 from the Crandell Funeral Home White Cloud Chapel with interment in the Croton Township Cemetery. Friends may consider Hospice of Michigan - Newaygo County for memorial contribu­ tions in memory of Donna. Friends may also send condolences or share a memory with the family at www.crandellfh.com. Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home, White Cloud Chapel. HANCOCK - Helen Louise Chase, age 91, formerly of Hastings, passed away on January 25. 2005 at the Houghton County Medical Care Facility in Hancock, where she had resided for the past four years. Helen was bom the fifth of six children to Edward and Maude Reid on June 25. 1913 in Bloomington. 111. She married Earl Coats Chase of Coats Grove, on July 27. 1940 and the couple lived most of their married lives in Hastings. Earl died on December 21, 1973. Helen was a member of the United Methodist Church of Hastings, the Methodist Women’s Circle, The Hospital Guild. The Hastings Civic Theater, and was also active in the Cub Scouts and Brownies. She lived in abiding Christian faith. She had a great imag­ ination and an indomitable sense of humor. She was a great homemaker, gracious host­ ess, wonderful cook, and enjoyed collecting recipes and cookbooks. She always had an engaging smile; she truly liked and enjoyed people. She was always for the underdog. She loved animals and had many beloved pets during her life. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and friend. She will be sorely missed by all those lucky enough to have known her. A son, Michael of Houghton; a daughter, Marian of California; a brother. Edison (Marge) Reid of Wisconsin; her sister-in-law, Johnnie A. Bishop| DELTON - Johnnie A. Bishop, Delton, passed away unexp xtedly January 30. 2005. Johnnie was bom in Hope Township on December 19. 1933. the son of Allen and Opal (Pranshka) Bishop. Johnnie was a former electrician and vol­ unteer fireman at Clark Equipment for over 30 years. Recently, he was a millwright with Local 1102. Johnnie was a merriber of the Barry County Tractor Club, the' National Fanners Association, and the Delton Moose Lodge. Johnnie enjoyed antiques, collecting trad­ able merchandise, bartering, mushrooming, going to the casinos, and talking. Johnnie was a stranger to someone for a very short time, as he would talk and tell sto­ ries, and the stranger would instantly become a friend. The town of Alba honored Johnnie wtd Dianne for their contributions for the chil­ dren of Alba. Johnnie was a former auctioneer and served on various committees at Hope Township. He is survived by his wife, Dianne (McIntyre) whom he married on March 21, 1975; daughters. Cathy (Blas) Liceaga of Delton, Cheryl (Terry) Gibson of Stanton, and Lisa Main of Hastings, a son, John (Cindy) Bishop of Delton and an adopted son, Robert (Sherry) Gilmore of Delton; 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren; good friends. Tom and Winnie Haines of Delton, Gordy and Mildred Mitchell of Fulton, Allen and June Nickerson of Plainwell, and David and Marilyn DeMott of Bellevue. Johnnie was preceded in death by his par­ ents; a brother. Bobbie; and a daughter. Susan Carol Bishop. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, February 2. 2005, at Faith United Methodist Church, Delton. Pastor James McKelvey officiating. Interment Cedar Creek Cemetery. Menmrial contributions to a charity of ones choice will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Give a memorial that can go on forever AgifttotlieBan)'Coniiiiiinit)'FoiiiKhtion is used lo help tod activities throughout the county id the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions" 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY more information on the BCF or call 1269) Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings, Michigan 945^)526. ’ Hildred Chase of Hastings; and the extended Chase family. Gordon (Jean) Chase of Hastings; Dave (Brenda) Chase of Coats Grove; Robert (Kathy) Chase of Hastings; and Roger (Gayle) Chase of Woodland; plus many nieces and nephews survive her. A private family service will be held at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial will take place at Woodland Memorial Park where she will be laid to rest beside her husband Earl. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to the Omega House in Hancock, or to a local hospice in the name of Helen Louise Chase. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. MAPLE GROVE - Floyd B. Shilton, age 79, of Maple Grove, went to be with his Lord or. Tuesday, January 25, 2005 peacefully at Tendercare in Hastings. Floyd was bom in Hastings, on January 9. 1926, he was the son of the late William and Lydia (Schultz) Shilton. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended area schools there, later graduating from W.K. Kellogg High school in Nashville. On January 7,1946 he married Marjorie Latta (Shilton). Floyd served his country in the United States Army; when he relumed from active duty in 1950 the couple settled on the family dairy farm in Maple Grove Township where they raised their family. Floyd was a member of the Farm Bureau where he was a regular attendee at the week­ ly meetings. He was also a member of the the Maple Grove Township Board, the Fire & Ambulance board, Grace Community Church, the Gideon's Auxiliary, and also served as a 4H leader for several years. Floyd was an outdoorsmai. who enjoyed spending time in the woods searching for mushrooms in the spring, deer hunting with his family, and riding his quad. He loved his grandchildren and enjoyed attending their sporting and school events. Along with his wife Matjorie, the couple enjoyed their time together travelling up north to the Kalkaska area. He is survived by his daughters, Ruth (Bernie) Hickey. Sandy (Steve) Priduy: sons, Mike Shilton, Mickey (Stephanie) Shilton, and David (Pamela) Shilton. Also surviving are 18 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchil­ dren. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years Marjorie who passed away in 1999, his daughter Ann. his grandson Daren Shilton, a nephew Gary Stiilton. and his brothers Charles and Tony. Funeral services were held at Grace Community Church on Saturday. January 29th. with Pastor Rob VanEngen officiating. Interment took place at Wilcox Cemetery Nashville. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, in Nashville Donald B. Fisher GREEN VALLEY. APJZUNA - Donald B. Fisher, formerly of Hastings, and living in Green Valley. Arizona, passed away on January 27. 2005 al the age of 94. Don was horn May 7, 1910 in Kalamazoo, the son Agnes (Holly) and Elmer Fisher. His family then moved to E. State Road in Hastings where he graduated from Hastings High School, and then attended Battle Creek Community College. He married Elizabeth (Betty) Blough in 1940. and raised three children ai Leach Lake in Hastings. . He served our country in the U.S. Navy during World War II as an electrician, and this became his life’s career. He owned Fisher Electric serving many residential and commercial customers over the yean.. He retired in 1981. and moved with Betty to Green Valley. Arizona where he spent the rest of his years, golfing, gardening, and telling old navy stories. Don will be remembered as a "cclorfuT character with his keen sense of hurnor and genuine interest in other people r<nd their lives. He had a memory that aioonished everyone right to the end. He was a Civil War buff and spoke at schools and before several groups, sharing his vast knowledge of the subject. He was a passionate golfer and was even Club Champion ai Hastings Country Club one year. He was a charter member of the Hastings Kiwanis Club and was also a member of the Masons and The First United Methodist Church in Hastings. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother. Dwight; sisters. Alma. Harriett, and Frances; and his beloved daughter, Julie. He is survived by his wife, Betty, who still resides in Green Valley; a daughter, Mary Fisher of Hastings; a son. David Fisher, daughter-in-law, Bridget; three grandchil­ dren, Anna, Colleen and Tricia, who reside in Jackson; and many nieces and nephews. Don passed on his love and respect for ani­ mals to his children and with that in mind, the family has requested that any donations be made in his name to the Barry County Humane Society. P.O. Box 386. Hastings, MI 49058 or to a charity of one’s choice. Cremation has taken place in Arizona. A memorial service will be held on June 4, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Arrangements by the Girrbach Funeral home in Hastings. i Fredric C. IVhee/er CALEDONIA- Fredric C. Wheeler, age 81, of Caledonia, passed away Sunday. January’ 30. 2005 at home. He is survived by his wife. Norma; his daughter. Susan Wheeler of CA; his sons, Gregory and Mazy Wheeler of OK. David and Theresa Wheeler of the Grand Rapids area; six grandchildren; 12 great grandchil­ dren; his brother, Steve and Pat Wheeler of CA; his brothers-in-law. Louis and Ann Budzynski of Chicago. Richard and Julanne Budzynski of Grand Rapids; several nieces and nephews. Fred served our country as a Boatswain Mate in the U.S. Navy during World War II on the LST 157. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to their neighbors and many friends, espe­ cially Bob Moore and Bob Neuman; the peo­ ple of Barry Community Hospice; and also their family physician. Dr. Douglas Smendik, who took special care and interest in Fred. The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Thursday at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church. 9669 Kraft with Fr. Lam T. Le celebrant. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contribu­ tions be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home. Caledonia. �The Hastings Banner I Shirley P. Funk| FARMINGTON HILLS - Shirley P. Funk, age 80. of Farmington Hills, died January 24. 2005 at Botsford General Hospital in Farmington Hills. Bom October 25. 1924 in Detroit, former­ ly of Redford Township. Mrs. Funk is survived by her loving hus­ band of 57 years. Eldon R. Funk of Farmington Hills; daughter, Patricia L. Woods of Hastings; son. Paul S. Funk of Rochester Hills; daughter. Sharon A. Hupp (William) of Glen Ellyn. Ill. and daughter. Denise F. Molen (Steve) of Glendale. MO. Mrs. Funk loved her 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild dearly - namely Colleen and Molly Woods; Adele. Matthew, Andrew and Carrie Funk; Katharine. William. Thomas, James, John and Patricia Hupp; Thomas Eldon and Daniel Molen; and Blake Harvey. Mr*. Funk is preceded in death by her par­ ents. Harry and Alice Gorman; a brother. Harry Gorman and sister, Phyllis Dobbie. Funeral Mass was held Saturday. January 29. 2005 at St. Gerald Church. 21300 Farmington Rd., Farmington. Interment Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Battle Creek. Memorial tributes to American Diabetes Association, c/o Paul Funk. 2176 Rochelle Park. Rochester Hills, MI 48309. E Vesta Geneva Cooper Sease _________ Hershberger___________ WOODLAND - Vesta Geneva Cooper Sease Hershberger, age 96. of Woodland, was taken Home to be with her Lord on Friday morning, January 28. 2005. Vesta was bom on Woodland, on September 8, 1908 to Oscar and Nettie (DeMond) Cooper. She graduated from Woodland High School in 1927 and from the Blodgett School in Nursing in 1930. She started her career at Greenville Manorial Hospital immediately after gradua­ tion. and spent most of her nursing career at Pennock Hospital in obstetrics before retiring in 1972. Vesta married Earl Sease on February 8. 1933. Following his death in 1968. she mar­ ried Loren Hershberger in 1975. She is survived by her daughters and their spouses. Richard and Wilma O'Neil, and Keith and Ruth Cobb Scammahorn; five grandchildren. James and Leigh Cobb Tipps. John and Kelly O'Neil Reid, Ron and Gwyn Cobb Milstid. Kirk and Brenda O’Neil and Jeff Cobb; and four great grandchildren, Melissa. Steven. Holly and Garrett. Vesta was preceded in death by her par­ ents; husbands, Earl Sease in March, 1968 and Loren Hershberger in May. 1982; and her brother, David Cooper in 1940. Vesta had lived in Woodland most of her life, residing also in Florida, and then at the Clark Retirement Community in Grand Rapids since 1997. She enjoyed music, playing the piano or organ for groups and regularly for 15 years at Coats Grove Church where Earl was pastor. She was an active participant on the church board as well as other church societies and groups. Vesta enjoyed life and was a role model as a mother, grandmother, wife, and profession­ al. who also found time to craft, sew, crochet, quilt and read. Funeral services were held at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa on Tuesday, February 1 2005. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Woodgrove Parish Brethren Christian Church (4887 Coats Grove Road. Hastings, MI 49058). or to a charity of their choice. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. |______ Bruno Robert Kozicki Maty G. (Woodruff) (Chase) __________ (Waldron) Hall_________ Carles was a member of the U.S.M.C. band and a veteran of the Battle of Iwo Jima. Upon return from World War II in 1946 Hannon attended Michigan State University receiving a degree in floriculture. Harmon and his wife. Betty Lee Singleton, were married in 1946. From 1947 to 1978 they owned and operated the Hastings Flower Shop. In their retirement years they spent many summers in the Northwest Territories and Alaska. Harmon was a life member and past Masta of the Hastings Masonic Lodge #52. He was founding member of the Hastings Athletic Boosters Club, and a founding mem­ ber of the Thomapple Valley Chapter of Ducks Unlimited. Harmon was an avid out­ doorsman. which led Harmon to become a nationally known wildlife wood carver. Harmon’s wife. Betty, and brother Cranston Wilcox, preceded him in death. Surviving are his son and wife. David and Cindy (Lang) Wilcox, granddaughter Katy Gilchrist (Christian) and their two sons. Jack Hicks Bernice Pauline Rice of 81. She was bom June 13, 1923 in Grand Haven, the daughter of Anthony K. and Margaret (Dreager) Holzinger. Bernice enjoyed gardening, needlepoint, crocheting, knitting, fishing, and hunting, but most of all loved being with ha family. She was preceded in death by both her par­ ents. Surviving are her husband. Eric A. ^married 61 years), five children, Eric Jr. (Zella) of Sheridan. Leslie (Alice) of Lakeside. Kirk (Cheryl) of Bumpus Mills, TN, Stanley (Donita) of Lake Odessa, and Kelly (Gary) Glassnor of Grand Ledge; 15 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; three sisters. Joyce Miller of Grand Haven. Doris (Donald) Franklin of Montague, Peggy Vermeer of Grand Haven; brother-in-law. George (Mary) Thorp of Sunfield, many nieces and nephews. • Funeral services were held Friday, January 28,2005 at the Rosier Funeral Home, MapesFisher Chapel, Sunfield, with the Rev. Jeff Schrock of the Sunfield United Methodist Church officiating. Interment was in Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the Eaton Community Hospice, c/o RFH P.O. Box 36. Sunfield. Ml 48890 in memory of Bernice of P. Rice. The family is being served by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield: Rosier Funeral Home. For more information log onto www.lega- cy.com. HASTINGS - Harmon B. Wilcox, age 79. lifelong resident of Hastings, passed away January 26, 2005 at Tendercarc of Hastings. Harmon was bom June 16, 1925. the son of John Clyde and Bertha (Mead) Wilcox. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1943. Harmon joined the United States Marine Corp after graduation and served in the Fifth Marine Division in the Pacific. He Wayne T. Morgan DOWLING - Carles Hicks, 74, of Dowling, died Thursday. January 27. 2005 at Battle Creek Health System in Battle Creek. He was bom October 11, 1930 in Deering, MO the son of Johnny Hicks and Loreana (Keown) Hicks. He worked at Michigan Carton as semi driver for 45 years, retiring 1995. Caries is survived by his wire of 55 years. JoAnn (Fox) Hicks; sons, LeRoy Carles (Terri) Hicks and Ken (Michele) Hicks; daughters: Karla K. (Michael) Newman all of Johnstown Township; eight grandchildren and I6grea:-grandchildren; brothers: Arthur Hicks and Jerry Hicks; sisters, Jessie Burton, LaVem Adair, and Charlotte Riddle; special buddy-great grandson, Matthew Perry. He is preceded in death by his parents: daughter, Robin Hicks (1951); one brother and two sisters. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, camping and most of all spending time with his family. He was a member of the Lower Scott’s Lake Assoc, and he attended the Hickory Comers Bible Church where he assisted with the yard work. Funeral services were held Monday. January 31. 2005 at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service with Pastor Jeff Worden of Hickory Comers Bible Church officiating.Burial was at the Banfield Cemetery in Johnstown Township. Memorial tributes may be made to Hickory Comers Bible Church - Building Fund at PO Box 187, Hickory Comers, Ml 49060. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. SUNFIEuD - Bernice Pauline Rice passed away Monday, January 24, 2005 at Eaton Community Hospice in Charlotte, at the age HOLIDAY FLORIDA - Keith DeVfo's 81. of Holiday Florida, died Monday. January 17, 2005. at Kindred Center Hospital in Tampa. Florida. He was bom in Battle Creek on March 25. 1923 and moved to Holiday in 1995. Keith had retired from Clark Equipment Company as a Quality Control Inspector in Heavy Equipment. He was a member of the Tarpon Springs. Florida Moose Lodge #1429 and served as an Army Medical Corp, from January 1943 until March 1946. serving at the Percy Jones General Hospital in Battle Creek. Keith was married to Gladys R. De Vo’s for 61 years. Survivors include his son. John R. DeVo’s of Honolulu. Hawaii; daughters. Linda K. Wyllie of Odessa, Florida and Lou Ann Herr of Banfield; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Harmon B. Wilcox CHARLOTTE - Bruno Robert Kozicki. age 82. of Charlotte, died Tuesday. January 25. 2005. Mr. Kozicki was bom January 31. 1922. in Chicago, 111., the son of Valentine and Mary (Czemikivicz) Kozicki. He served in the U.S. Army during World Warll. He was a salesman for a pipe manufactur­ er. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lorraine (Houska) Kozicki: two sons. David (Beth Ann) Kozicki and Kenneth Kozicki; six grandchildren. James, Jason. Erik. Bryan. Bobby uid Elizabeth and sister. Florence Rosen of Phoenix. Ariz. He was preceded in death by daughter. Linda Jean in 1973. Private family services were held Saturday, January 29. 2005. Interment was at Resu’.rcction Mausoleum. L ocal arrangements by Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. Further information avail­ able a* www.prayfuneral.com. HASTINGS - Mary G. (Woodruff) (Chase) (Waldron) Hall, age 93. of Hastings, died Friday. January 28. 2005 at Hastings Tendercarc. Mrs. Hall was bom January 2. 1912 in Hastings, the daughter of William and Mersy (Dennison) Woodruff. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, and graduated from Newaygo High School. Mrs. Hall returned to Hastings about 10 years ago from White Cloud. Mrs. Hall was preceded in death by her husbands, Howard Chase. Bernie Waldron and Orris Hall. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmoth­ er, great grandmother, great great grandmoth­ er. She enjoyed writing and reading, poetry and doing crafts. She attended Hastings New Life Assembly and was a member of the White Cloud V.F.W Auxiliary. Mrs. Hall is survived by her daughters. Marcile (Jim) Scherry of Union City, Rose McCown of California, Elva (Bill) Dixon of Alabama; sons, Dan (Kathi) Waldron of California and Darrell Waldron of Owosso; 21 grandchildren; several great and great great grandchildren; nieces. Beverly (Edward) Esakson of Woodland and Donna Martin of Hastings; several great nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by a daugh­ ter Darlene Smith, a son Dean Waldron and grandsons Adrian and Shawn Waldron. Funeral and committal services were held Tuesday, February- 1, 2005 at Wren Funeral Home with Daniel D. Waldron officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren­ funeral-home. com) Way lie T. Morgan, age 76, of Hastings, passed away January- 28. 2005 at Plainwell Pines. Wayne was bom on December 14. 1928 to Gecrge and Vera (Cox) Morgan in Harrisburg. Arkansas. He served three years in the U.S. Navy. Upon his discharge from the Navy, he moved to Hastings, where he met Joyce Nixon. They were married July 3. 1951 in Denver. Colorado in a double wedding ceremony with their dearest friends, Richard and Betty Johnson. Wayne was a life-time member of the Masonic Lodge 52 and the Moose Lodge He worked as a postal carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 32 years. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, and family outings. He leaves a wife of 52 years, Joyce; chil­ dren, Keith (Becky) Morgan of Holt. Karen (Mitch) Honeysitt. Kathy (Kevin) Farris. Kirk, all of Hastings. Kellie (Greg) Reed of Grand Rapids; 16 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; sister, Noami Morgan of Largo. Fla., and a brother. Buster Morgan of Independence, Missouri, along with many nieces and nephews. Honoring the family's wishes, there will not be any services. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Parkinson Association. Arrangements arc by the Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. I Thursday. February 3. 2005 - Page 7 and David Maxfield, of Holt; grandson, John Lang Wilcox of Missoula. Montana, and sis­ ta Barbara Wilcox of Hastings. Respecting Harmon’s wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or services. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice of Grand Rapids or Barry County Hospice, .the Y.M.C.A. Camp Algonquin, or the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are by the Wren Funeral Home. Robert D. “Bob” Sease HASTINGS - Robert D. “Bob’’ Sease. age 83. of Hastings, died Sunday, January 30, 2005 at Pennock Hospital. Robert was bcm on January 21, 1922. the son of William Harley and Lena G. (DeMond) Sease. He graduated from Woodland High School. Afta graduation Bob served as captain in the United States Air Force and flew 32 com­ bat missions in Europe during WWI1. He proudly displayed his patriotism. He was also an instructor with the Civil Air Patrol in Hastings. On August 22. 1946 he married Christine Roswall. Following ha death in 1966. he married Marjorie Havens in 1968. He was retired from the E.W. Bliss. Bob enjoyed vegetable gardening and antiquing, he will always be remembered for doing kind deeds for his family and friends. He was a caring and loving, father, stepfatha. brother, grandfather, great grandfa­ ther, and great great grandfather. Bob is sunived by his two daughters. Becky (Tom) Livermore of Woodland, and Pam Sease of Hastings; step-daughta, Judy Havens of Hastings; brother, Ken Mulliken of Chicago; grandchildren. Jeff (Teri) Livermore. Jim (Pam) Livermore, and Jenny Livermore and fiancee. Kyle Henry; great grandchildren. Gordy (Katherine), Kris, Morgan. Bailey. Tyler, Britten, Brice, Ashtyn, and Thomas John; great great grand­ children, Kyleigh and Mya; and special friend. Mary Mulford. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; wives. Christine Roswall in 1966, and Marjorie Havens in 1998; sisters, Vivian. Thelma, Sarah and Dorothy; brotha. Ray; step-daughter. Pam Sellwood. Respecting his wishes cremation has taken David B. Wisniewski| DELTON - David B. Wisniewski, age 68. of Delton, passed away January 31. 2005. Dave was bom in Plainwell on October 19. 1936, the son of Raymond and Maxine (Schuh) Wisniewski. A I9a>5 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School. Dave was a veteran, serving in the Air Force and Navy for 11 years. On July 9, 1994 in Delton, he married Elizabeth Neal who survives. A carpenter by trade, Dave and Elizabeth also owned Country Breeze Printing and a vending business; D&L Break and Snack. He was a member of the Delton, VFW, the Hickory Comers American Legion and the Otsego Moose Lodge. Dave enjoyed deer hunting, playing pool and grooming his lawn. He also enjoyed camping and traveling, and many times he would just hook up the fifth wheel and they would be off on another adventure. In addition to his wife, Elizabeth, he is sur­ vived by sons, Rodney (Heidi) Wisniewski of Battle Creek and Karl Wisniewski of Florida: daughters. Tammie (James) Peters of Richland and Karinsa Wisniewski of Florida; stepdaughter. Jennifer Nunemaker; a sista. Julie (David) Brown of Delton; nine grand­ children; and his best friend and side kick, his dog Reno. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, February 3. 2005, 11 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church. Delton. Private place. Visitation will be held from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday. February 2, 2005 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday. February 3, at the Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish, (4887 Coats Grove Road. Hastings. MI 49058). with the Reverend George Speas and the Reverend Darell Bosworth officiating. Burial will take place at Woodland Memorial Park. Those who wish may make memorial con­ tributions to the American Heart Association or Barry County Commission on Aging (Meals on Wheels). Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. interment. Memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, Delton VFW or Barry Community Hospice will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. I CHARLOTTE - James "Duane” Tuckey. of Charlotte, died Saturday, January 29.2005 at the St. Lawrence Dimondale Center. Mr. Tuckey was bom September 10. 1915. in Battle Creek, the son of Earl Zahn and Helen Mae (Bartlett) Tuckey. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II stationed in Washington D.C. and the body shop manap»-r ui Fowlers. Inc for 35 years before bis retirement. He was a prolific woodworker and furni­ ture maker ;>:id a man of integrity-, respected by his family, friends, and all who knew him. He will be dearly missed. He loved his fam­ ily and gave freely of his time; talents and wonderful things he made. He is survived by h?s wife of 64 years. Hester Irene (Farria) Turkey; sons David Duane Tuckey and Jamie Z. len Tuckey. both of Vermontville; grandchildren Curtis Duane Tuckey of Chicago. Christopher David Tuckey and David Alan Tuckey, both of Lansing. Jamie Alen Tuckey II of Hawaii. Jim (Sherry) Haviland of Mt. Morri.v. great­ granddaughters Britiany Tuckey of DeWitt and Heatha Haviland of Hrslett; nieces Lucille Tuckey of Charlotte and Rachel Tuckey of Florida and seven great-nephews and three great-nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, brotha and sista-in-law Zahn and Violet Tuckey. nephews Joseph Tuckey and Zahn Tuckey, Jr and great-nephew, Dann' Tuckey. Funeral services were held Wednesday. February 2. 2005. at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Reverend Phil Hobson offici­ ating. Interment was at Evergreen Cemetery in Girard Township. Michigan. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Charlotte Public Library. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. Further information available at www.prayfuneral.com <http: 7wwv. pray funcral.com/> [Sueko Silcock[ HASTINGS - Sueko Silcock. age 75, of Hastings, died Wednesday. January 26, 2005 at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Silcock was bom on May 10.1929 in Osaka. Japan, the daughter of Yonekichi and Hana (Yamaguchi) Kashiwagi. She was raised in Japan and attended schools there. She was married to Robert F. Silcock on October 5. 1951 in Japan. She came to the United States in 1952 and to Hastings in 1954. Her employment included Thomapple Manor. Tendercarc and Bob’s Grill in Hastings. Sueko enjoyed family gatherings, where she would prepare Sukiaki, a family tradi­ tion. She was a prize winning knitter and crocheta. She loved to garden and ha plants and flowers always filled her home. She enjoyed playing marbles with her children and the neighbor children when they were young. She enjoyed playing cards and bingo, everyone loved ba laughter and smiles. She enjoyed special Japanese holidays with her Japanese friends in Hastings. She loved her dogs. Junior and Biackie. Sueko was very proud to become a U.S. citizen on August 5, 1975. Mrs. Silcock is survived by ha son. Garry (Anne Wolf) Silcock Sr. of Hastings; daughta. Mary (John) Brookmeyer of Hastings; grandsons. Garry Silcock Jr. of Orlando. FL and Derek Brookmeyer of Hastings; grand­ daughter. Jaime Brookmeyer of Hastings; step-granddaughter. Kim Siedelberg of Olivet and Amy Watson of Delton; sisters-inlaw. Edna Anders of Hastings and EmmyJean Jackson of Constantine; nieces and nephews; and loving friend, Shari of Delton. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband Robert on December 3. 1992; one brother and two sisters. * Funeral and committal services were held Saturday, January 29. 2005 at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Richard D. Moore officiat­ ing. Burial was in Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Manor. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wrcnfuneral-home.com). �p«9» 8 - Thursday. February 3. 2005 - The Hastings Banner jinnies MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar This appears (o be a quiet weekend looming ahead of us. first Congregational Church will be host to Kathy Tucker at 7 p.m. Sunday evening. Feb. 6. Come one, come all to be entertained and inspired. Next Wednesday, Feb. 9. will mark one of the highlights of the Christian year with observances of Ash Wednesday being held. First Congregational Church will hold an Ash Wednesday service at 7 p.m. The congregation and friends are invited and welcome. Also on Feb. 9, the Women's Fellowship will meet in the church dining room at I p.m. Dema Wright, a favorite lady from Vermontville, will be bringing one of her delightful programs. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at 7 :30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, at Lake Manor. Carole Heiser will be the speaker with a history and sto­ ries of the Smoke-Funk farm where Carole and Ed reside. This is one of Barry County's centennial farms. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday. Feb. 12. at Lake Manor. The speaker will be Ionia County Register of Deeds Diane Adams. There was a meeting in the Ionia Free Fair offices last Thursday with two mem- bers of the Fair Board, emeritus, and rep­ resentatives of several county groups interested in history. They had been invit­ ed because of a likely inclination to be willing to take part in a proposed program of bam identification in the county. There will be another meeting with a speaker later this month. In the meantime, those who attended may very well be driving the roads to spot interesting old bams, be they gambrel roofed, swayback or gabled, they are worth listing and preserving in photos. Township boards around the county will be contacted in this regard in coming months. There were representa­ tives from Campbell Township. Easton. Portland, Ionia. Lake Odessa and Ronald townships besides the conveners. Arlene Hecht and William Weisgerber. Some classic bams have been destroyed in recent years because they stood in the way of progress. On* Saturday Feb. 12. there will be a chili supper at Fellowship Hall in the series of second Saturday dinners spon­ sored by the missions committee of Central United Methodist Church. There will be three varieties of chili — mild, hot and white. Accompaniments will include com bread, beverage and home baked desserts. Proceeds will be used toward filling the position of youth director. The Fish Creek Sportsman’s Club will have its 47th annual fishing derby at Crystal Lake north of M-57 Sunday Feb. 20. Top prize is a fishing trip to Rice Lake in Canada. Second prize is a power auger, third prize is an ice tent and fourth is an ice auger. Registration cost is $1. Sunday morning breakfasts are back at the VFW hall from 7 to 11 a.m. Also, the post and auxiliary will be hosts for the monthly flea markets on the second weekend of each month. In February the dates will be 11th and 12th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are tables for rent and food will be available. For those who missed the TRIAD meeting in Lake Odessa there will be one coming at the Ionia Commission on Aging Thursday. Feb. 24, at 11:30 a.m. Those wishing to attend should register for the session and lunch by Feb. 17 bv calling 527-5365. These are days to enjoy. One might consider this week ideal winter weather. The ground is covered with snow, but the roads are bare. The thermometer hovers around the 32-degree mark at mid-day with lower temperatures at uigbL This keeps the snow from melting away, which would cause us lots of water prob­ lems. Meantime, the winter wheat crop is getting its needed blanket of snow for weeks at a time. A large crowd attended the 90th birth­ day celebration for Reinc Peacock on Sunday. The postponed Lions Club pancake supper will be held Saturday. Feb. 26. Woodland firefighters are serving their pancake breakfast on Sunday morning, Feb. 6. CLERK, continued from page 1 Bad stepdad Dear Annie: I am in my early 20s and am now living with my mother after having been on my own for a while. Mom has been seeing a man named "Dan" for two years, and I just found out that they are engaged, although I haven't officially been told yet. Dan and his 13-year-oid son moved in with us in August, and it has been a difficult tran­ sition. Dan is a clean freak, and he goes crazy over a dish in the sink or a stain on the count­ er. He also is a racist I have lost count of the number of times I have heard him use offen­ sive, derogatory ethnic slurs. When I bring it up to my mother, she defends him. saying he was raised in a different time in a different place. Personally, I don't think that's a good excuse. 1 cannot ever criticize Dan, because my mother always takes his side, no matter what, and says I'm insensitive for giving him grief. Now that they are engaged. I feel close to a nervous breakdown. I loved my father very much, and when he died four years ago, 1 took it very hard. I try to envision the future, and Dan just doesn't fit in. When I have kids. I don't want them to know him as their grandfather. What should 1 do? -- Losing It Dear Losing: No matter how odious a choice your mother has made, it's HER choice, and you must find a way to live with it Instead of criticizing Dan - or worse, com­ paring him to your father - try kindness and caring. Tell Mom you understand that she doesn't want to be alone, but you are con­ cerned that Dan may not make her happy. Meanwhile, start saving your money so you don't have to share living quarters, and if Mom marries Dan. do your best to be civil to your new stepfather. It will allow you to keep your relationship with your mother. Family values? Xewbomfe BOY, Caleb Rcss Brown Borton, bom Metropolitan Hospital on Jan. 17, 2005 2:02 p.m. to James and Teresa Borton Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and inches long. Dear Annie: 1 j”st turned 49, and my wife is 45. We have two beautiful kids who have given us such joy. Three years ago. my wife was diagnosed with cancer. Since then, our world has fallen apart because of the medical bills. I have a great job. but my benefits only at at of 20 BOY, Landen Eric, bom at Pennock Hospital on December 29. 2004 at 12:41 p.m., to Sabrina and Brian Garlinger of Nashville. Weighing 10 lbs. 4 ozs. and 22 inches long. Mildred Mathews will turn 95 on January 29th. Her loving family wants to wish her Happy Birthday. Don and Judy Mathews. Eldon and Donna Mathews. Karol and Mary Lou Owen, grandchildren, great grandchildren and GIRL, Makenzie Janette Tobey, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 11, 2005 at 8:34 a.m. to Shawna and Craig Tobey of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. great great grandchildren. GIRL, Penelope Ann Pantelin, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 14, 2005 at 6*40 a.m. to Michelle Furse and Brian Pantelin of Grand Rapids. Weighing 9 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Colton Richard Braska, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 15. 2005 at 5:26 a.m. to Rich Lehman and Patricia Braska of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and 21 inch­ es long. Marriage licenses Brandon Michael Marlene, Hastings and Ashley Alison Hom, Hastings. Craig Alan Wendt. Delton and Maggie June Henderson. Delton. Nicholas John Van Assen, Middleville and Krystal Lea Roossien. Middleville. Charles John Cross. Jr.. Hastings and Corinna K. Lancaster. Hastings. Michael Kristopher Chadrick. Nashville and Penny Irene Plaunt. Nashville. Smith said there was no discussion at all in Monday’s mediation about the political mat­ ters and bumper stickers and insisted that “the charges were dismissed." Brown said, “It’s my understanding that we have since determined that bumper stick­ ers are not part of the statute (governing pub­ lic employees electioneering) and it won’t be enforced." Brown said he was glad the matter was resolved through mediation rather than be heard by an administrative law judge. “We felt it (mediation) was more produc­ tive instead of taking it through the law BOY, Chandler Gregory Whelpley, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 21, 2005 at 10:37 a.m. to Nichole Whelpley and John Harwood of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 0 ozs. and 17 process,” he said. “The mediator worked out an agreement which was more beneficial to the two parties involved." Smith was appointed clerk in 1999 after Nancy Boersma retired early for reasons of ill health. She was elected to the post without opposition in 2(XX) and was re-elected last year with a write-in candidate, Mike Haskamp, challenging her in the Republican 3/4 inches long. primary. BOY, Drew Holton, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 11, 2005 at 2:15 a.m. to Crystal and Mark Holton of Ionia. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and 211/2 inches long. Mr and Mrs Jeffery and Amy Lambrics announce the engagement of their daughter. Stephanie Allyn Lambries to David Lee Teunessen. The bride-to-be is from Grandville and the groom is from Hastings. Debbie Smith See us jor color copies, one-dour pdoto processing ana a(( yourprinting needs. go so far. The problem is my wife's family. Not one of them has offered to help financially, yet they all travel, live in beautiful homes, drive fancy cars and gamble away thousands in casinos. They see us struggle daily, living paycheck to paycheck They know I had to sell things to get money for rent My family has given more than I can express. My dad believes a family member in need is never turned down. You would think my wife's family would want to help her, but they don't My wife and I have decided that when her time comes to leave us, her relatives will not be welcome at the funeral. Thank you, Annie. I just needed to vent. I get so frustrated, but I WILL get through this. - Determined in the Midwest Dear Determined: Our hearts are breaking for you. How difficult it must be to deal not only with your wife's illness and the subse­ quent financial burden, but also the betrayal and abandonment from family members. It is possible, though unlikely, that your wife's family thinks you may be insulted if they offer financial aid, but after noticing your dif­ ficulties, they should have cared enough to make the offer regardless. We'll be thinking of you. Going bananas Dear Annie: The other day at breakfast. I read your column about wives of retired hus­ bands who go bananas with hubby at home. Feeling very superior on this score, I asked across the table to my wife of 51-plus years: "I don't drive you bananas since 1 retired, do I?" Without missing a beat she responded: "Oh. no. no, no. You did that long before retir­ ing." Sigh. -- Martin Dear Martin: Thanks for making us laugh. We needed that. Why buy die cow? in marriage. By then you will be 43. Do you want to marry Paul because you love him, or because you've invested a lot of time in this relationship and think it ought to pay off? Paul's got a sweet deal going, and he isn't looking to change it by proposing any time soon. His friends have given you good advice. Take it. Test for alcohol Dear Annie: Any time th** subject of alco­ hol comes up, you are quick to use the label "alcoholic" and suggest immediate help. I am a 41-year-old man. recently divorced. My wife claimed my drinking was a problem, but I disagree. I ^m a responsible drinker. I work hard, do volunteer work aad have a peaceful, busy life. I never drink and drive, and have never been involved in a coifrontation while drinking. There are times whe? I drink every day for a week, and other times when I will not drink at ail for a month or two. I have no desire to change my behavior, because 1 am not aware of a single problem caused by my drinking. Would you call me an alcoholic and recommend that I seek treat­ ment? - Curious in Tucson. Ariz. Dear Tucson: Only you can decide if you have a problem, but we found the followir.g questionnaire from A.A. most helpful: 1. Have you ever decided to stop drinking for a week or so. but only lasted for a couple of days? 2. Do you wish people would mind their own business about your drinking aw. stop telling you what to do? 3. Have you ever switched from on: kind of drink to another in the hope that this would keep you from getting drunk? 4. Have you had to have an eve-opened upon awakening during the past year? 5. Do you envy people who can drink without getting into trouble? 6. Have you had problems connected with drinking during the past year? 7. Has your drinking caused trouble at home? 8. Do you ever try to get "extra" drinks at a party because you do not get enough? 9. Do you tell yourself you can stop drink­ ing anytime you want to. even though you keep getting drunk when you don't mean to? 10. Have you missed days of work or school because of drinking? 11. Do you have "blackouts”? 12. Have you ever felt that your life would be better if you did not drink? If you answered YES four or more times, you probably have an alcohol problem and might want to check out A.A (alcuholics- anonymous.org). Invitation insult Dear Annie: My husband and I received a group e-mail inviting us to a birthday party for an acquaintance. The man's wife suggest­ ed that everyone bring a card with S5-S2O inside, so the birthday boy can buy a moun­ tain bike be desperately wants. Of course, she said we shouldn't feel obligated. We don't know this couple very well, and we already have plans that weekend and will miss the party. But isn’t this tacky? Anonymous Dear Anonymous: Unless asked, it is inap­ propriate to tell people what they should give as a gift, and extraordinarily tacky to tell them how much to spend. Good thing you had other plans. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and readfeatures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.cre- ators.com. Dear Annie: My boyfriend is 43. and I am COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ 38. We have been dating for more than five CATE. INC. years, and 1 think it is time to get engaged. "Paul" says he expects to marry me in anoth­ er five years or so. but he does not want to be engaged that long. I get the distinct impression that Paul is waiting to see if anything better is out there, Church • Comer col and 1 worry tliat he has no Newer Furnace intention of marrying me. He Central Air says that is not true, but 1 am • Recently Remodeled not sure. His friends all say Newer Vinyl Siding RUN What do you say? Myra Whitehead Julie Dear Julie: Let's see. Paul Westdale has been dating you for five Phone: 616-538-7700 Ext 123 Cefl: 269-838-8786 years, and in another five, he'll let you know if he's interested 502 E. Bond • ‘120,000 1351N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the gray barn �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, Febfuo.'y 3,2005 — Page 9 Financial FOCUS From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Cheney School District No. 7 Carlton Township, Barry County Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. Smart Ways to Support Charitable Groups The holidays may be over, but your spirit of generosity is piobably still imact. If you want to support your favorite charitable organiza­ tions. and you'd like to do more than just send the occasional check, you've got some attrac­ tive options. Let's look at two of them: chari­ table gift annuities and charitable remainder trusts. Charitable gift annuity If you would like to donate cash, stocks, property or other types of assets to a charity but would like to receive an income stream in return, you may want to consider creating a charitable gift annuity. Once you've set up this type of annuity, and have gifted the assets to your selected charita­ ble organization, the organization will pay you - or a beneficiary that you name -a life­ time income stream in the form of regular, fixed payments. The income received is equal to a fixed percentage of your original gift, based on your age, or the beneficiary's age, at the time you make your gift. Besides offering you a lifetime income source, your charitable gift annuity can pro­ vide you with some tax benefits. You can claim an income tax deduction for the portion of the annuity that represents the charitable gift. Also, part of the payments you receive each year may be exempt from certain income taxes. And. if you've given appreciated secu­ rities co the charitable group, you may be able to delay capital gains taxes. Charitable remainder trust If you want to give to a charitable organi­ zation. and you like the idea of receiving an income payment for life but wish to retain By Joyce Weinbrecht The Cheney School was located on Brown Road, two miles east of Usbomc Road. The land for the school, one acre on the northeast comer of Section 11. was leased from Isaac B. and Catherine Raymond on May 25.1881. for the price of $100. The school was housed in a white frame building, with a fence around the school yard. There were 35 students in 1859. Fay Studt provided us with records of the school treasurer. Lizzie Studt. for 1928 through 1937-38. Water rent was $10. Cleaning toilets cost $3. The year’s supply of lamp oil. five gallons at 68 cents, and of coal. $44.40, were purchased. A dictionary, globe and pencil sharpener cost $28.50. Insurance (fire and wind) cost $6.26. Other purchases were gravel, cement, lime, painting, and plastering. The teacher. Vem Allerding. received $100 a month. $900 a year. In 1929-30. they raised his pay to $110 a month. Vem Allerding taught another two years. 1930-32. The most interesting purchase that year was a drinking fountain, which could be filled with water that was carried in. Out went the community dipper and pail. We noticed that the water fountain needed $1 to $3 repair every year. 1932- 33, the depression came and the money taxes raised was way down. Cleo Sears was treasurer that year. Christina Fox was hired as teacher at $80 a month. $720 a year, but for the first time, they had to pay teacher retirement benefits. 1933- 34, taxes were again very low. and the surplus funds in the treasury were about depleted. Teacher Christina Fox, took a large cut in pay, down to $50 a month. $450 a year. At the end of the year of very frugal spending, the treasury had a balance of $395.18. 35, 1934the teacher still received $50 a month, but they bought a piano for $20. At the end of the year, the treasury had $777.49 and they voted a raise for the teacher to $55 a month. In 1936-37. another raise, io $60 a month, was given Christina, and a new floor was put in the school. At the close of the year, there was $1,201.08 on hand. It was voted to close the school and send the students to Woodland. Lizzie Studt became treasurer again. Tuition was sent to the Woodland School treasurer. John Dell, in the amount of $271.13. which included transportation charges. Cheney School expense was $207.78, which was also sent to John Dell. Other expenses. $545.90 brought the total expenses that year to $1,087.59. Income - on hand at beginning of year - $1,201.08, primary inter­ est fond $107.85, impounded money in banks $134.59, voted money $126.07, and library $.90 for a total of $1,633.49. This was the last account of Cheney School. It joined the Woodland School District. In 1896 tliere were 41 students, and in 1906, 40. 1913 through 1922 the number of students varied from 14 to 27. 1923-26 the number climbed to 33 to 37. From then to 1931 it went progressively down to 22 stu­ dents. Glenna Tasker taught there in the early 1900s and Audra Decker. 1920; Vada Cole Blood, 1923; Marguerite Lancaster, 1924; 1925-1927, Bernard Thomas; and Vem Allerding, 1928-1931. After the school closed following the 1937 term, the building was moved to Arden McLaughlin to the north side of Jordan Lake, west of the Village of Lake Odessa. The plan was to use it for a clubhouse for a nine-hole golf course there. This didn't happen, and it became part of the Swamp Bar building. Today they call it the “School House Inn.” The school was located on Brown Road, two miles east of Usbome Road. In 1859 there were 35 scholars between the ages of 5 and 20 years. 1919-20. Seventeen children. The children have done some of the finest work in weav­ ing, rug making, stencil work and drawing. Cleaned yard and planted shrubs. Presented programs on special days. Some of the seats are too high for some pupils. Need maps, globe and blackboards, repainted. 1931- 32 - August Tasker. Grace Olmstead. Lizzie Studt. 1932- 33-34-35-36 - August Tasker. Grace Olmstead, Cleo Sears. 1937-38-39-40-41-42 - Wesley Booker. August Tasker. Lizzie Studt. 1943-44-45-46-47 - Berwin Stade I. August Tasker, Lizzie Studt. Directors: 1919-20, William Wortley; 1920-21, W.O. Valentine; 1921-22-23-24. Claude Thomas. 1912-13. introduced Palmer method of writing. Children drew pictures and taught to paint with water colors. Taught girls to sew. not done during school hours, but at noons and recesses. 1918-1919. We have had various “auto” races, service flags, contests and other such contests to stimulate accuracy in arithmetic and spelling and to do away with tardiness. lifetime control over the assets you donate, Here's how it works: Typically, you donate you may want to consider a charitable remainder trust. an appreciated asset, such as a stock or piece of real estate, to the trust, which then sells the asset and uses the proceeds to purchase a portfolio of securities From these invest­ ments. you receive an income stream for life; upon your death, the charitable organization receives the remainder of the principal. By setting up such a trust, you delay capital gains tax. and you can claim a deduction on STOCKS following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. 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Since the assets in the charitable remainder are going to charity you may want to replace these assets by purchasing a life insurance policy on yourself, using some of the income from the trust, and naming your heirs »• ben­ eficiaries. You may want to put the policy in an irrevocable life insurance trust. Because the trust actually owns the insurance policy, the proceeds rue kept out of your taxable estate - and yom net's will owe less in estate taxes. You cm also direct the trust to provide your heirs with regular income Don't try this ,t home You will need professroval help in setting up a charitable gift anmu'y. a charitable remainder mist and an irrevocable life insur­ ance trust. So. consult w ith your tax. legal and investment advisers before taking any steps. By making the right moves, right horn the start, you'll have a good chance of seeing the results you want. This entire site Copyright © 2005 Ed vard Jones The Quartet is played by Jason Huynh, Phillip Vincent. David Sincox and Stan Graham. All the men are new to the Revue stage except Graham, who was in the quartet back in 1997. Revue marks anniversary with ‘Music Man' Bill Reynolds of Woodland has been pro­ ducing. directing and acting in plays and musicals now for the The Revue for 10 years, and to celebrate, the group will present “The Music Man” again this weekend. “The Music Man" was the first production of the Revue, which is housed in the historic Vermontville Opera House, when the group was formed in 1994.. “Bill has produced all 30 shows at The Revue while directing, acting, playing piano, choreographing, costume designing, building set, designing sound and lights and whatever else needs to be done in most of them,” said Pat Hansen, another long-term member of The Revue. “Bill has a real gift for theater and he loves it.” Hansen added that The Revue has become a family affair for Reynolds. “Bill has a lovely wife, Jenny, who lets him pursue his dream after he leaves his day job as a ultra-ound tech at Pennock Hospital. Their three children. Ellie, Betsy and Will, are all in this show while Jenny manages the concessions, as she has for the last 10 sea­ sons. Jenny also mans the phone and takes reservations." The Revue has grown during the past decade. More than 2.500 people total were in their audiences enjoying recent performances of “Joseph and the Amzing Technicolor Dreamcoat," “Once on This Island” and “Wait Until Dark." The Vermontville Opera House is located at 211 S. Main St. in Vermontville, across from the fire station. Show times will be at 7 p.m. Feb. 4. 5. 10, 11 and 12 and 3 p.m. Feb. 6. 12 and 13. Tickets are $8 for adults. $7 for seniors and students, and $5 for children 12 and under. Tickets are available -at the door. For reservations call (269) 367-4455 or E­ mail therevuel®’yahoo.com. Bill Mason as Mayor Shinn gives his stage wife, Mrs. Shinn, played by Holbe Auten, a piece of his mind. Bill played the same part in 1997 when The Revue first did "The Krfusic Man." �Pag® 10 - Thursday. February 3. 2006 - The Hastings Banner Saxons’ first quarter struggles lead to two losses by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lots of engines don’t want to start on cold winter days, and head coach Don Schils is having a hard time getting his Saxons’ motors running as well. The Saxons fell for the third straight lime, oi' Tuesday night, when they were topped by the Wyoming Park Vikings in Hastings 63-50. It was a one-poin’ ball game, if it hadn't been for the Vikings 17-5 first quarter run. “The last three games, we've gotten off to slow starts." said Schils. “We've tried all kinds of things to get us going. We don’t seem to come out of the gale well.” The Saxons’ offensive struggles are magni­ fied when the team is forced to try and dig out of double-digit holes. . “We missed a lot of easy shots, and thee we made some defensive errors where we didn’t cover their guys and they made some easy shots." said Schils. There were a few very bright spots for the Saxons in the loss, most notably the play of senior guard Brandon Johnson and sopho­ more center Bryan Skedgell. Johnson tied Steve Bolo for the team lead with 11 points Tuesday, and also contributed seven rebounds and six assists. “He played about as well as I've ever seen him," Schils said of Johnson. “He’s been playing very consistently. He gives you a lit­ tle bit of everything. Tonight, it was a lot of everything." Skedgell tossed in seven points and pulled down six rebounds. It wasn’t the numbers that impressed his coach, it was the way he achieved them. “He was very aggressive." said Schils. “He’s starting to feel comfortable. Being on the varsity as a sophomore is tough." Skedgell is the only sophomore on the team, but Johnson is one of only three seniors. The team is young, but after going through the first 13 games on the schedule Schils said that his team is to the point in the season where it can’t blame its mistakes on youth anymore. The Saxons arc currently 3-10 overall, and 1 -8 in the O-K Gold Conference. Loss number seven in the league came last Friday night at home. TK lopped Hastings 53­ 42 With the exception of an 18-15 Saxon run in the second quarter, the Trojans held Hastings in check. The Saxons started slow once again, allowing the Trojans to run out to a 12-0 lead. Jon Yeazel tossed in 21 points to lead TK. and Trevor Manning added 11. David Finkbciner and Isadf Thaler each totaled seven points in the win. The Trojans led by five at the half, after holding Hastings to just six first quarter points. "We’ll do some very good things," said Schils. “Then we come back and don't get a stop, and make a few turnovers in a row." Hastings was led by Josh Maurer's 15point performance Both the Trojans and Saxons face a daunt­ ing task Friday night. Hastings travels to face Holland Christian, while the Trojans face South Christian on the road. South Christian leads the league al 9-0. The league will take Tuesday night off. Hastings will host Lakewood that night. TK is currently 6-3 in the league after falling to Wayland Tuesday night, 66-51. Like the contest at Hastings Friday night, the Trojans jumped out to a big lead to start the game with a 7-0 run. TK’s defense fell apart after that, allowing the Wildcats to go on a 20-8 run over the remainder of the quarter. TK shored up its defense in the second half, and pulled to within four points of the Wildcats in the third quarter, but another Wildcat run sealed the game for good. The Trojans were hurt by the hot shooting of Wayland point guard Cole VandenBerg, who threw in 26 points thanks to his eight three-pointers. Yeazel led the Trojans with 16 pcir.b, while Brandon Wilson added 12, and Finkbciner 11. Hastings' senior Josh Maurer chases Trojan guard Ryan Weesie in the corner of the court Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) IfII take world domination for record to be broken And we always thought records were meant to be broken. In 1943, Hannon B. Wilcox ran the 100-yard dash in 10.1 seconds for the Hastings Saxons. Mr. Wilcox was 79 when he passed away Jan. 26, with his name still on the board at Hastings High School. Records really are made to be broken. In no other sport is that more common that Saxon guard J.J. Quick runs into TK’s Brandon Wilson, as he tries to sail in for two points during Friday night’s contest in Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Saxons’ Steve Bolo, left, is whistled for a foul as he goes high to stop a lay-up attempt by the Trojans’ Jon Yeazel in Friday night’s contest in Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) trick and field. When people ask if today’s athletes are as good as those of yester-year, h’s easy to point at track and field and say. “No.” They’re better. They can lift more weight, jump higher, and run faster. It’s all there with thousands watching while computers, stop watches, and tape measures record it all. Gold's unbeaten meet tonight 1 swear, you can’t go five minutes watching the Olympics without someone break­ by Brett Bremer ing a world record. Unless the United States government becomes hell-bent on an expansionist philos­ ophy and decides we should take over the world, I can’t see Wilcox’s record ever being broken. Why else would anyone run the 100-yard dash ever again? Looking through the list of the Michigan High School records, its tough to pick out the performances that came before the mid-!970’s. There are some records that lasted quite a while. Ypsilanti Willow Run’s Willy Prewitt set the state long jump record in 1957 at the Mansfield Relays when he leapt 24’3.75”. That record held up until 1972 when Detroit Redford’s Clarence Chapman tied him. In 1991, Tyrone Wheatley flew past both of them with his 24*7" mark at regionals. Breaking out the calculator and graphing paper, and searching for whatever conver­ sion charts I could find, my best guess as to how the 10.1 seconds for 100-yards con­ verts into a 100-meter dash time is about 10.4 seconds. I don’t know if my math was right or not? If somebody knows, let me know. Even a 10.4 is pretty good. Marcus Thigpen from Detroit Mumford had the best 100meter dash time at the state finals in Division I last year. His time was a 10.82. Folks from al) over got to see how fast Thomapple Kellogg’s Darrin Tape looked running around the football fields and on the track in his senior seasons during 2003­ 2004. He is fast, even with an entire supply of football pads on. His time at last year's Division 2 state meet in the 100-meters was 11.17 seconds. He ran faster than that at times. I seem to remember a couple 10.7 second finishes. Track people worry about a lot of things. If a guy had to run around a curve or not, if they used computer timing devices or if the even was hand-timed, and if the wind aided the runner. 1 don't know about that stuff, although I'm pretty sure they were still using hand timers in 1943. One things’ too bad though. The MHSAA lists state track and field champions all the way back to 1925. In 1943, there was no state track and field meet in Michigan. The only time between 1925 and today that happened. He could have been a contender. Wilcox was a senior in 1943. he graduated from Hastings High School and joined the United States Marine Corp. After his lour of duty, he spent more than 40 years run­ ning the Hastings Flower Shop with his wife Betty Lee. His interest in the sports scene didn't dwindle. According to his obituary, he was a Sports Editor Nothing messes up a winter sports schedule more than a load of snow falling out of they sky. The Saxon varsity wrestling team is making the most of the inconvenience so far this season. Their match at Caledonia has been rescheduled twice, and will now happen on Monday evening. It had been rescheduled for last Tuesday, but the Saxons can’t be upset that other schedul­ ing conflicts moved it out of the same week as their league dual with Thomapple Kellogg tonight. The Trojans and Saxons are still the only two unbeaten teams in the O-K Gold Conference. The Trojans are 4-0. ranked fifth in the state in Division 11. while the Saxons are 3-0 in the Gold. The Saxon, topped the fifth ranked team in Division I on Saturday at their Hastings Varsity Team Tournament. Holly was one of eight schools that sent teams to Hastings for a last-minute tour­ nament. Many schools were sent scram­ bling looking for extra events when tour­ naments and invitationals were canceled Jan. 22. Hastings decided to host a tournament of its own. and the Hastings ’Gold’ squad finished second in the ten team field, that also included a Hastings ’Blue’ team. “It turned out to be an outstanding field with several Holly ranked ranked teams, including fifth in D-l. Hamilton founding member of the Hastings Athletic Boosters Club, as well as a founding mem­ ranked ber of the Thomapple Valley Chapter of Ducks Unlimited. He was an avid outdoors­ Greenville man, which led to him becoming a nationally known wildlife wood carver. teams." said Saxon coach Mike Goggins. To think, there arc probably people left out there that just remember him as “that fast kid from Hastings who ran like a 10.1 100-yard dash against us.’’ Kyle Quada, top. was one of four Saxons to finish the day undefeated, at Hastings’ team tournament Saturday at the Hastings Middle School. (Photo by Cheryl Goggins) seventh and in D-3. several as well other as tough Greenville proved to be the toughest of the teams Saturday, topping the Hastings' ’Gold' team in the finals 48-24. It was the only loss of the day for the (112). Tim Bowerman (125), and Kyle 'Gold' team, which was 4-1 with a 61-12 Quada (152) were all undefeated on the win over DeWitt, 52-27 victory over day for the Saxons. Jeremy Redman (119) Otsego. against and Lee Selby (145) were both 4-1 on the Coopersville, and a 41-28 topping of day. and Brandon Black (130) Steve Case Holly. (140), and Ashtin King (160) were 3-2 a 60-21 win "1 was very pleased with our team’s performance this past weekend." said Morgan (103). Rusty "Despite a loss or two for the day. Ashtin King, Jackson Hoke, and Mike Goggins. RJ overall. Burgdorf See WRESTLING, page 11 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 3. 2005 - Page 11 Paw Paw pulls one out over DK Delton's Panthers got off to a good start, played a great basketball game, but suffered a disappointing defeat at Paw Paw Tuesday night. The Redskins, one jame behind Kalamazoo Christian in the Kalamazoo Valley Association standings, needed a fourth quarter rally to top the Panthers 67-57. Delton held a five point lead with four minutes to go. but then couldn't buy a basket. “We missed three bunnies down the stretch," said Delton coach Mike Mohn. “Three little two-foolers with about two and a half minutes to go." Paw Paw was able to pull even, then hold onto its lead by hitting 11 of its 13 fourth quarter free throw attempts. The Redskins were 20 of 23 at the line on the night. Delton was led by Nathan Farrell's 21point outburst, and the all around play of senior Corey Latta and Brandon Link. Link had 13 points. 13 rebounds, two blocks and two assists. Latta finished with 14 points. “He just kind of took over to get us into the lead down the stretch," Mohn said of Latta. "He made some real nice plays and attacked the hoop. He played like I kind of was hoping he'd play all year long." Paw Paw needed the win with the opportunity that's in front of it. “I'm sure they were kind of chomping at the bit," said Mohn. The Redskins travel to take on league leading Kalamazoo Christian on Friday night. The Comets improved to 7-0 in the league Tuesday night, with a win over Galesburg-Augusta. Kalamazoo Christian won despite entering the game with only eight players, and only three usual starters. Kalamazoo Christian suspended eight varsity players Monday for violating the school's code of ethics. Delton is 4-10 now on the season, and not terribly worried about the chase for the KVA title. Right now all Mohn wants is wins. "We’ve got to get seme wins if we’re going to turn this thing around.” he said. Last Friday, the Panthers fell at Parchment 6(M4. The Saxons' Mike Morehouse, top. drives the head of the Bulldogs’ Jordan Tramp into the mat during his 11-10 decision in the 215-pound match Wednesday evening in Hastngs. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg senior Brandon Link looks for an opening as hr's double teamed In the post Tuesday night at Paw Paw. (Photo by Linda Boyce) The first quarter proved the demise of Delton, as Parchment raced out to a 16-5 lead. Farrell led Delton with 15 points, while BOWLING SCORES Sunday Night Mixed Wednesday P.M. Hair Care Center 61 1/2; Greenridge 55: Mace Pharmacy 49; Railroad Street Mill 44 1/2; Seebers 40; Shamrock 40; Eye and Ent 40. Womens High Games and Series - L. Ell-ston 205-525; B. Hathaway 181-467; S. Drake 167-458; D. Bums 156-422; G. Otis 184; S. Pennington 174; R. Murphy 155; J. Shuriow 118. Bowlerettes Kent O.l & Propane 48.5-35.5; Hecker Agency 46.5-37.5; NBT 42.5-41.5; Railroad Street Mill 40.5-43.5; Dean’s Dolls 38-46; Slagel Concrete Construction 36-48. High Games & Series - L. Dawe 155; C. Hurless 1464C5; J. Pettengill 173-404; J. Rice 200-513; L. Elliston 209-521; K. Fowler 172; B. Maker 202-467; T. Christopher 187­ 502. Morehouse against Jordan Tramp in the 215-pound match. Morehouse scored a last second rever­ sal to earn an 11-10 decision. After the Bulldog void at 103. and Burgdorf's pin al 112. the Saxons extend­ ed their lead to 36-12 with .Mien and Bowerman's pins and a 7-5 decision by Black at 135. Lee Selby scored a 7-5 decision at 145, and King a 10-2 major decision at 160 for the Saxorv, other two wins. Some of the best wrestling on the night by a Saxons didn't Lappen in a win, it was Case’s third period against state medalist Brent Mencarelli in the I4Opound weight class. After falling behind 8-0 in the fust two periods, case scored an escape end a take down of his own in the third period to avoid giving up more than three team points, as the Bulldog coaches shouted for Mencarelli to go for a pin from the side of the mat. Link added eight, Andrew Ouding seven, and Latta six. “It was just not a solid performance." said Mohn. Delton hit just 11 of its 24 free throws, and turned the ball over 17 times. Alex Wolf poured in 27 points for Parchment. Delton has Friday night off and will get back into the actkginext Tuesday when the Panthers travel tS Otsego. Step number one is done for the Lion varsity wrestling team. The Lions haven't won any titles just yet. but they have a firm grasp on the Southern Michigan Athletic Association lead thanks to their perfect 6-0 dual meet record. Maple Valley completed its undefeated league dual meet season on Thursday night with big wins over Webberville and Leslie. The Lions topped the Spartans 69-12. and the Blackhawks 63-18 at Webberville. There were eleven Lions who were 2-0 on the night, Ron Smith. Raven Scuriock, 1\ler Greenfield. Tyler Corwin. Justin Cook. Kevin Fassett. Ben Boss, Chris Morris, Keith Lackscheide. Jon Stafford, and Jake McMillon. Morris. Lackscheide. Stafford, Greenfield, and Boss all won both of their matches by pin. The Lions get to host the league cham­ pionship meet this year. Feb. 12. Before that, the Lions face Ann Arbor Huron, DeWitt, and Fowlerville at Fowlerville tonight in non-league action. Thompson 222-534; J. Robbe 171-492; B. Rentz 216; M. Snyder 211; A. Jenkins 203; K. Greenfield 202; J. Smith 202; S. Krallman 198; G. Snyder 190; C. Curtis 190; B. Ingram 175; N. Robbe 173; M. Beck 166. E. Dunham 161; N. Brandt 146-409; N. Bechtel 156; J. Allen 121; S. Pennington 181­ 517; Y. Cheeseman 166. G. Scobey 178-453; Y. Markley 157; A. Lethcoe 159; C. Stuart 150. B. Hathaway 150. Men’s High Games & Series - R. Wieland 214-608; N. Thaler 164-486; L. Brandl 234­ 548; J. Heney 163-431. B. Terry 233-649; C. Hathaway 194; D. Edwards 213-568; C. Baker 206-509; K. Schantz 172-482; G. Forbey 170-484; D. Kiersey 172. Morehouse all wrestled tough matches that kept us in a position to beat a ranked team like Holly," said Goggins. “We did fall short in the finals against a very good Greenville team, but I am really pleased with how our team is peaking at the right time of the year." The Saxons scored their third win of the conference season last Thursday night at home when they topped Byron Center 43-19. Hastings won nine of the 14 weight classes, including pins by Garren Walker (171). Burgdorf (112). Jeff Allen (125), Bowerman (130). and a Byron Center forfeit against Morgan at 103. Morgan was honored for his 100th career victory, as the Saxons took a 15-9 lead with the six points. The match was tied 9-9 heading towards the 103-pound flight. The Bulldogs could have had a six-point lead at that time, if it hadn't been for an out­ standing third period flurry by Lions close out sweep of SMAA duals Thunder Alley 50 1/2; Bulls and Heifers 50; Red Dog 47; Gutter Dusters 45; Funky Bowlers 41; Team 12 40; Robbers 40; Sandbaggers 39; Get-Er-Done 39; 4 Horsemen 36; 12 ozs. at a Time 35; Nobody's 28 1/2. Womens High Games and Series - G. Otis 195-551; T. Robbe 222-544; M. Heath 184-510; D. Snyder 202; K. Becker 196; M. Miller 145; B. Barlow 138; H. Robbe 119. Mens High Games and Series - B. Churchill 205-536; M. Kidder 197-536; F. Senior Citizens King Pins 50.5-33.5; Ward's Friends 49.5­ 34.5; Nash's Harem 47-37; BAT's 45.5-38.5; MAM'i 44.5-39.5; Kuempel 43.5-40.5; Friends 42-42.4 B's 41-43; Wieland's 41-43; Butterfingers 39-45; Early Risers 39-45; Pin Pals 38-46; #1 Senior 35.5-48.5; Sun Risers 32-52. Women's High Games & Series - M. Kingsley 125-342; S. Patch 199^483; J. E. Kasinsky 159-418; J. 11. Kasinsky 149-413; WRESTLING, continued from page 10 — Delton Kellogg's Nathan Farrell col­ lides with a Parchment defender on his way to the hoop in Friday night’s KVA loss on the road. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Bp a “SPORTS NUT” Read The BANNER! Hastings' Jeff Allen, right, gets set to spin behind Byron Center's Blain Tompkins for a take down in the first period of their 125-pound match last Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) DISCOVER YOU. LOCAL YMCA... E SKATING at the YMCA Weather permitting, the YMCA of Bany County will have a cleared ice skating rink open on Lake Algonquin for families. YMCA Camp Algonquin 2055 Iroquois Trail, Hastings, MI Saturday and Sundays \10th Anniversary of The Revue 2005 *UEI W Beginning January 29 and continuing until February 27 s>»r* 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. %^THE MUSIC MUSIC MAN MAiN FEBRUARY 4, 5, 10, 11, 12 at 7 p.m. FEBRUARY 6, 12, 13 at 3 p.m. Youth Skaters must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. and bring their own skates. The lodge will be open and a staff member will be on site for supervision. All participants will skate et their own risk and ice hockey will not be permitted. • 211 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml • Across from the fire station This activity is FREE to the public thanks to the funds generated by the YMCA annual Partner for Youth campaign. Tickets: Adults S8; Seniors & Studants $7; Children 12 * under SS Tenets are available al the door • Reservations 269.367 4455 or email therevuel 0yahoo.com xxxxxxxxxxz Mb is For status of ice skating, call the YMCA, 945-4574 weather line 45. �Page 12 - Thursday. February 3. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Life gets a little easier for the Maple Valley Lions by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It isn't a vacation on a sun soaked beach, but the Maple Valley Lions arc enjoying their week so far. After battling two state ranked teams in Southern Michigan Athletic Association action last week, the Lions opened a threegame week with a 78-51 victory over Webberville at home Tuesday night. Last night the Lions traveled to Hopkins for a non-conference match, and will be back home Friday night to face Morrice. Against the overmatched Spartans Tuesday night, the Lions worked on their zone defense a bit. Head coach Keith Jones got everyone into the game. He was even a little disap­ pointed when the official scorekeeper told him after the game that “number 50” was the only guy off his bench that didn't score a bas­ ket. “Well, that’s loo bad.” be told her. “If I’d have know it. I would have had him in there. But he is one of the kids in my doghouse right now." Jones didn’t hold Andrew Root, “number 50’. out of the contest though, as everyone on the Lion team contributed to the victory. The Lions poured it on early, and even the reserves didn’t allow the Spartans back in the game. Maple Valley likes to run. likes to drive to the basket, and likes to shoot three’s. Webberville couldn’t stop all those options, but the Spartans didn’t have to leave Adam Lamphere and Dustin Mead all alone outside the three-point line in the opening minutes of the contest. Mead and Lamphere buried wide open three-pointers, then Lamphere added two more points off a steal, to start the game for the Lions on an 8-0 run. That was that. The Spartans cut the lead to five points on a pair of occasions in the first quarter, but Valley upped its lead to 35-21 by half-time. Mead finished the night with 12 points, Lamphere 11, and Jason Beardslee added ten. Adam Gonser led the Lions with his 18 points off the bench. Gonser was four of six from behind behindthe thethree-point three-pointline linein inthe thegame. game. Mead and Lamphere continued their habit of getting their teammates involved as well. Mead recorded nine assists and Lamphere eight to go along with his six steals. As a team, the Lions recorded 28 assists, and only turned the ball over 14 times. That’s a good ratio for a point guard, let alone an entire team. The Lions dominated every phase of the game, controlling the tempo with their press, and also moving the ball around the perimeter as well as in and out of the post when they were forced into a half-court set by the Spartans. Maple Valley girls get third SMAA victory in three tries Maple Valley’s varsity girls' volleyball team continued its perfect Southern Michigan Athletic Association start by knocking off Leslie in three games last Wednesday night. The Lions topped the Blackhawks 25­ 10. 29-27. 25-14 to improve to 3-0 in the Webberville's Thomas Benjamin dives on top of Mapk» Valley's Dustin Mead for a loose ball in the second half Tuesday night, as Meed’s teammates Josh Bursley and Akok Malek look to get involved in the play. (Photr by Brett Bremer) conference. Amy Joostbems had 12 kills and two blocks to lead the Lion offensive attack. Lisa Hamilton served eight aces and passed out 19 assists. Hamilton also tied for the team lead in digs with Kyndra Root They had five each, and Sammy Cowell had four. Allison Oleson added six aces for the Lions. Kortney Ewing had three kills and one block, and Amy Abbott had four kills and led the team with 13 service points. While they are perfect in the league so far. the Lions are 20-11-4 overall after reaching the semifinals of the Concord Invitational on Saturday. The Lions finished second in their pool, and topped Centerville 22-25, 25-19,15-8 in the quarterfinals, before falling in the tournament's semifinal round to Jackson County Western in two games 25-15, 25­ 12. Valley had a 2.1 pool play record, with their only loss coming to the host team from Concord which is ranked sixth in the slate in Class C. It took Concord three games to top the lions 25-18.21-25. 15-8. Maple Valley knocked off two SMAA teams in the pool play. The Lions topped Bellevue 25-14, 25-19 and Webberville 25-13. 25-14. Valley hosted Bellevue last night, and will take on Webberville tonight at home. Overall on the day. Joostbems finished w uh 27 kills and eight solo blocks. The Lions strong serving continued as five girls finished with al least five aces. Jessica Winegar and Lisa Hamilton had five each. Cowell and Joostbems both had The Lions’ Levi Andler chases Webberville’s Ross Skilling at the top of the key in the second half of Maple Valley's SMAA win over the visiting Spartans Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Maple Valley finished the night with 50 total rebounds. Josh Bursley led the team w ith nine, Beardslee had six. and Akok Malek pulled down five Kenny Wakeman and Ricky Weils each scored 11 points for Webberville. The Lions are now 5-4 in the SMAA, and 8-5 overall. They were downed by the league leaders last Friday night It took three full quarters, but Olivet final­ ly decided not to let the Maple Valley Lions pull off a second straight upset in the confer­ ence. after Valley knocked off the Lansing Christian Pilgrims last Tuesday. Olivet outscored the Lions 26-11 in the fourth quarter, turning a dose ball game into a 97-67 blow-out. Zane Gay poured in 38 points for the Eagles and Cam Bramer added 23 to keep their team undefeated, not only in ’he SMAA but overall for the season. The Eagks are now ranked third in the state in Class C. Lamphere led the Lions with 25 points, while Bursley and Beardslee provided solid efforts in the paint Bursley tossed in 16 points, and Beardslee 12 in the loss. Delton faces final KVA foe tonight Delton can win the Kalamazoo Valley Boyle, Brett Bissett, Kirk Wolshlegar. Trent Thursday’s two victories into Saturday's Association dual meet title tonight at home Green. Jeremy Herington. Bryan Aber. tournament at Berrien Springs. with a win over Parchment. Anthony Riley, and Steve Ross who had an Not only win the title, but complete a league sweep with a victory. The Panthers followed up the victory by The Panthers finished off Galesburg- Augusta. to go to 3-0 in the league, 48-21 six. and Root led the team with seven. Root was also the team's leader in digs with 31. Abbott was right behind her with 29. and was also second in kills with 16. Hamilton led the team with 70 assists. This Saturday, the Lions will attend the Springport Invitational, before continuing the league season at Dansville on Monday. ^1 ii 11 ii I ii I ii I i 11 ii 11111111111 ill 11111111111 ii ill I ii I ilk. ATTENTION Patients of James C. Peurach DDS, PC During a recent upgrade of our computer­ ized appointment book, all previously sched­ uled appointments were lost. To avoid having other people scheduled into your appointment time, we are asking you to contact OUT office to reconfirm your 2005-2006 appointment We apologize for this inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation. After hours messages can be left on our office answering machine. Please call us at 269­ 945-3358 and leave: • your name • your telephone number • date of, time of and reason for the visit • doctor or hygienist scheduled to see topping Climax-Scotts in the second match of the ovening. 61-15. Big winners for Delton were Brendan and cat tied the momentum T’lllll HUI III II111111IIIIIII11111111 III II11IIIIIIIIIIIIF nine-team tournament. Delton head coach Rob Heethuis said it from performance for many of his young kids than he’d seen so far this season. A total of nine Panthers medaled. by Trojans’ Dickinson wins his two sprints at Byron Center by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Thomapple Kellogg-Hastings boys’ swim team continues to do what its coach asks of it. work hard and keep dropping times. The Trojans were topped by Byron Center last Thursday 107-66. The Byron Center swim team is made up of athletes from Byron Center. Caledonia, and South Christian High Schools. Kevin Dickinson won both the freestyle springs. He took the 50-yard freestyle in 26.48 seconds and the 100-freestyle in 1.*00.05. Those were the only two victories for the Trojan team, but many athletes performed well against the talented Bulldogs. Derek Thurman had his best time of the year in the 100-breast stroke, as did Kevin Martisius in the 200-freestyle. Tom Huerth set a new team record in the 50r'-freestyle with his time of 7:04.71. Trojan coach T\ler Bultema thinks his guys are finally learning what it means to be high school varsity swimmers. “1 don’t know what they thought," said Bultema. “I think they thought it’d be swim­ ming out to the raft ano back on a Saturday. They didn’t realize there’s a technical side to it” Repetition of the technical aspects of swimming, the turns, timing, and breathing patterns are the things the team is starting to nail down, and it’s leading to faster times. “They’re starting to know their times,” said Bultema. “After a race they can turn and see. ’Oh I had a bad flip turn.’ It’s kind of neat” The Trojans travel to take on Northview in placing in the top four in their weight class. John Holtman (140) and Dustin Meriau (215) shared the top finish by a Panther Saturday with their second place finishes. Boyle (119), Green (135), Herington (140), Anthony Riley (160). Eric Ryan (189), and Octavio Romero (275) all fin­ ished in third place, while Brett Bissett earned the fourth place medal in the 125- pound weight class. After tonight’s final KVA battle, the Panthers travel to Constantine for a tourna­ ment on Saturday. another league match tonight, then Satunlay will be a part of the Ottawa Hills Invitational. DK spikers fall to Comets Delton Kellogg fell to 1-3 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association this season with a three game loss to Kalamazoo Christian last Wednesday. The Cometfs topped the Panthers in Delton 25-18, 25-7, 25-8. Jordan Haines had three kills for the Panthers, and Alex Culbert tallied two kills, two assists, and two blocks. The Panthers will be at Hastings this Saturday for an invitational, then head to Pennfield next Wednesday for the final Kalamazoo Valley Association dual of the season. 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February 3, 2005 - Page 13 Saxons stretch things out again, before faiiing to Scots by Brett Bremer Thomapple Kellogg 125-pounder Justin Lewis, top. closes in on his first period pin against his opponent from Central Montcalm Saturday at the Lakewood Invitational. The Trojans were 4-1 on the day, including their 58-24 win over the Hornets. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Top D-2 team tops Trojans and Vikes by Brett Bremer Sports Editor A trio of top ranked teams in Division 11 faced off at the Lakewood Invitational Saturday, with last year's Division II run­ ners-up taking the title by topping the other two teams. Mason, currently the top ranked team in the state in D-II. topped both the third ranked Lakewood Vikings and fifth ranked Thomapple Kellogg Trojans, and ended the day with a 5-0 record. TK was 4-1 overall, and finished in second place. Mason topped the Trojans 39-27 in the final match of the day. The Bulldogs also topped the host Vikings 44-20. Lakewood's three victories were a 72-6 thrashing of Grant, a 43-21 win over West Ottawa, and a 45-30 win over Central Montcalm. Four Viking wrestlers were undefeated on the day. Eddie Phillips and Adam Fyan were both 5-0. Alan O’Donnell and Cody Dupont both won all four of their match­ es. TK topped Lakewood 37-25 to start the day. then went on to earn a 51 -9 win over West Ottawa, a 83-0 victory against Grant, and a 58-24 victory over Central Montcalm. The 83-0 victory over Grant was the second shut-out in 48 hours for the Trojans. TK also improved to 4-0 in the O-K Gold Conference Thursday night by knocking off Wyoming Park in Middleville 79-0. The Trojans earned the full six points at 12 of the 14 weight classes. Of those 12 wins, nine were by pin and three were due to Viking forfeits. The only two matches that went the full six minutes were Kalani Garber's major decision over Aaron Merritt at 152 pounds, and Dan Lydy's 9-6 win over Matt Dunham at 112. Justin Lewis. Nate McMurray. Mike Gurski. Scott Brown. Chris Humphrey, Ben Ybema. Eric Reeder, Mike M njoy, and Derrick Brock all won by pin for TK. Ryan Fletke. Derek Jackson, and Brett Tinker earned the wins by forfeit. The Trojans face the last of their con­ ference duals on Thursday evening in Hastings. The Saxons are currently 3-0 in the league, and finish the league season next week at Caledonia. IK and Hastings are the only remain­ ing unbeatens in the O-K Gold. Lakewood sewed up the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 dual meet title for the second straight season when it topped DeWitt last Thursday. 67­ 3. Just because it was another dominating performance for the Vikings, doesn't mean that there weren't exciting moments in the match. One of the highlights of the CAaC sea­ son so far for Lakewood was O'Donnell topping last year’s 215-pound individual state champion Casey Curtis, on VOLLEYBALL YMCA Coed Volleyball Primetime II________________________16-2 NTOY................................. _.......15-3 Outstanding 6............................ 11-4 Flexfab...__ ________________ „.._5-13 Sappons...........................................................5-13 You Guys Serve.......................................... 3-12 Hastings Manufacturing............................2-10 YMCA Women's Volleyball Hastings Orthopedic Clinic............... .... 10-2 Team Rozema 7-2 Curves____ _______ 3-6 Net Results.................................................... 2-10 Larry Ned Agcncy/Hastings Bowl......... 1-5 Thursday. O'Donnell took a 2-1 victory in double overtime. The Vikings go for the second straight DeWitt. The team's final dual was Wednesday at home against Eaton Rapids. The Vikings will host a five team dual invitational this Saturday. Sports Editor The Saxon varsity volleyball team has played 14 of 15 possible games so far in its three O-K Gold Conference contests. For the first time this season, one of those marathon contests got away from the Saxons, as Caledonia topped Hastings Thursday night in five games. The two teams went back and forth, even extending the final game, with the Fighting Scots winning 17-15. After Caledonia took the fust game 25­ 16 the teams wen*, back and forth through the next three. 17-25.15-13. and 23-25. “It was a pretty good match." said Saxon coach Gina McMahon. “I told these girls they really must like these four and five game matches. They want the fans to get their money's worth." McMahon was again very happy with her team's hustle on defense, she just wished that one of her players wouldn't have had to hustle around as much. Katie Lawrence, the Saxon setter, fin­ ished with four aces and 23 assists. Her assist torj probably could have been much higher or much lower if the Saxon passing would have been more consistent throughout the game. Lawrence could have fed the ball to her front row teammates for lots more kills, or maybe the better passing would have ended the match in less than five games in favor of the Saxons. Jamie VanBoven finished with a team high 15 kills. "She was just on," McMahon Mid of VanBoven. Very strong. Very powerful with her hitting. We were all excited to see that, and we wanted to go to her, but with our passing we couldn’t Our pass­ ing was off. so we weren't able to set up our offense for her." Krystal Pond and Nicole Cordray both came off the bench to spark the Saxons at different times during the match. Pond didn't miss a serve in her 13 attempts. “We always struggle with-Caledonia." said McMahon. “I think it's mental, but I was not disappointed.” Leslie Curtis led the Fighting Scots with 15 kills. Taryn Parker had three aces, and Ashley Nevelle 33 assists. The Saxons take their 2-1 league mark to Middleville to face the Trojans Tuesday night. First, the S>Aons will host their own seven ream invitational on Saturday. Invited teams include Delton Kellogg. Hopkins, Haslett, Lansing Christian. Grar<J Ledge, and Union City. SWOLLEN FEET My feet swell after I sit or stand for long periods of time but they “go down" by the next morning. Is this something I need to worry about? Lakewood junior Eddie Phillips, left, fights to keep his balance as he works on a third period escape against Mason's Mitch Stadel in their 171-pound match Saturday afternoon at the Lakewood Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) DISCOVER YOUR LOCAL YMCA... looking for some extra fun this winter? Why not consider YMCA Camp Algonquin when hosting your next birthday party or slumber party? The YMCA provides the facility, decorations, and if you’d like, the programs to make your event special. Consider these extras! • Ice Skating • Magic Shows • Mt. Climbing and Zip Lining • Fishing ...and more! CALL THE YMCA, 945-4574 I FOR DETAILS ON HOW THE 8 “Y” HOME CAN BE YOUR HOME Swollen fee; are quite common and can occur for a number of reasons, some serious and some not so serious. The swelling is the result of an accumulation of water that gravity then putts to the lowest part of the body. It would make sense then that the swelling "goes down" in the morning because the feet have been at the same level as the rest of the body throughout the night. Inactivity may be the only reason for some swelling. As you are usually active and walking, healthy veins and the muscles in your legs ere designed to "pump* the blood (and the water in the blood) up against gravity out of your legs. Therefore, occasional rare episodes of swelling that is noticed after sitting or standing for long periods (such as long bus or plane rides), or after shopping on your feet all day that goes away "when you put your feet up" may not be that big of a problem. On the other hand swelling of the feet may be a sign Of some very serious medical problems. Certain heart problems, liver problems and lung problems can also present initially as swelling of the feet. Swollen feet may cause local problems with the skin. Muscle cramping, skin discoloration and leg ulcers may develop. Treatment often depends on the cause of the swelling. Your doctor will be able to tell you why you have swelling in your feet. Generally, you will be advised to restrict fluid intake (all fluids, not just water). You may be asked to reduce sodium from your diet. Sodium can be found in table salt, processed foods, beer, soda pop and of course ‘junk food". This is done because sodium in your body actually ‘attracts* more water to stay in your body worsening the problem. Elevating your feet and using ‘compression stocking" may also be used. Your doctor may also use diuretics (water pills) to help you get rid of the water from your body. This needs to be done even if you think you are already using the bathroom a lot. Scott Brasseur, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician for medical advise before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would /Ae to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 946-2419. Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. ; �P«e» 14 - Thursday. February 3. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Vikes rebound from loss to Haslett by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hopes of a Capital Area Activities Conference Division 111 title were all but erased at Haslett on Friday night, but the Lakewood Vikings know they still have plen­ ty of work to do this season. Lakewood rebounded from the tough league loss to top Central Montcalm in non­ conference action Tuesday night. 57-43. “As a team, we played a very good defen­ sive first half," said Viking coach Mark Farrell. “Our offense started clicking late in the first half too." Central Montcalm's Hornets were only able to manage six points against the tight Viking defense in the first eight minutes, and then only nine more in the second. Lakewood built a 31-15 half-time lead. The Hornets only made four field goals the entire first half, their ocher six points came at the free throw line. The Vikings gave the Hornets some hope in the second half , “We allowed too many open looks at the basket, and didn't attack the basket offensive­ ly," said Farrell. Lakewood forward Kyle Rowland, right, tries to slow down Haslett's Calvin Hissong late in the fourth quarter of Friday night’s CAAC contest. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood'J Corey Thelen fires a jump shot over the arm of Haslett's Brett Reid in the first half of Fnday night s contest. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Centra! Montcalm more than doubled its first half scoring output in the third quarter, and chipped into the Viking lead. Lakewood found its defense one again in the fourth quarter to hold on for the victory. Travis Willard pac<J the Vikings with 13 points. Corey Thelen added nine. Kyle Rowland led the team with nine rebounds and three steals, to go along with his eight points It was hard to tell as the fourth quarter began Friday night in Haslett if either team really wanted the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 title. Turnover after turnover piled up as the two teams fought for the late advantage. Haslett put things together first and remained undefeated in the league with a 59­ 53 victory, handing Lakewood its second loss of the season overall. The disappointment on the Lakewood boys’ faces, and the way the Haslett Vikings rushed onto the court even as the final second ticked off the clock showed how much the two programs wanted this victory. Haslett remains in its spot as the league front runner, while Lakewood has to hope that DeWitt, Fowlerville, or Lansing Catholic Central has what it takes to top Haslett Maybe it wasn’t that neither offense was ready to take the victory, maybe it was just that both defenses were trying so hard to gain it “As a team, we played pretty dam hard," said Farrell. “They’re a very good basketball team. They’re tall and they get their hands on a lot of things. They play like we do." On five or six occasions. Lakewood strug­ gled just to inbound the ball under its own basket in the second half. Lakewood brought an intensity to its sec­ ond showdown with Haslett it didn’t have in the first meeting between the two teams. But things were just off a bit offensively. Corey Thelen scored 12 points and pulled down six rebounds, but wasn’t his normal smooth self. Tyler Beglin led Lakewood with 17 points, but was off from outside in the first half. If some of his open jumpers would have fallen it would have been a much different ball game. Travis Willard finished with 'ten points for Lakewood, and Kyle Rowland led the team with eight rebounds. Willard pulled his team even with Haslett with 6:13 to play in the fourth quarter. His free throw was the first point scored in the final quarter, and no one scored again until Haslett’s Brett Reid buried a three-pointer to put his team in front 48-45 with 4:45 left in the game. Reid led Haslett with 15 points on the night. Hasten extended its lead to 52-45, before Beglin brought his team back from extinction with back-to-back three-point baskets. Beglin’s three with 1:42 left was the last field goal the Lakewood team would manage though, and Hasten scored seven of the game’s final cine points from the free throw­ line. The Lakewood Vikings were lucky to be down only one heading into half-time. Haslett clung to a 27-26 lead at the break, after a pair of perfect free throws by Lakewood’s Spencer Duits pulled his team closer in the final sec­ onds. Haslett scored the first six points of the sec­ ond half, and held that lead until late in the third quarter when Willard came out of a scram with the ball and fired it ahead to Pat Morris. Morris’ layTtqfcwith 2:16 left in the third quarter tied t he^gstnc at 41. _ _ Thursday night's Capital Area Activities Conference Jamboree, which the Vikings hosted. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Improved round 3 helps Vites win title by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lakewood varsity competitive cheer team is still waiting to hit a great round three. The final and highest scoring round of a competitive cheer meet often determines the overall winner. A very good round three, combined with a great round one and two on Saturday was plenty for the Vikings to capture the title at the Battle Creek Central Invitational. The Vikings scored their highest total ever. 189.5, in round one to lead the 11 team field. Troy finished in second place in round one, ten points behind the Vikings. The Lakewood girls performed well in round two with a 189 and finished out the competition with a 284.5 in round three. That added up to a 663 total for the Vikings on the day. “The girls were elated when they left the mat," said Viking coach Kim Martin. “It was definitely a confidence boost." Pottage Central, Portage Northern, Mattawan, Battle Creek Central. Battle Creek Lakeview, Delton Kellogg. Bronson, Battle Creek Harper Creek, and Colon also compet­ ed on the day. Of the eleven schools in atten­ dance. six are class A schools. “Wc had a better performance on Saturday but still have many areas to clean up, tim.ng, execution, vokx. and floor mobility," srid Martin. “We are still waiting to hit a great Round three." The Lakewood junior varsity took second place out of an 11 team field as well on Saturday. “They had some troubles in round three that kept them from a first place finish also,’ said Martin. Viking spikers get second league win The Vikings’ Stephanie Hynes slides for a dig in last Wednesday’s CAAC vic­ tory over Fowlerville. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Lakewood volleyball team scored a 3-3 record last week, beginning with Wednesday night's Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 win over Fowlerville. The Vikings got past the Gladiators in four games, winning by scores of 25-21, 17-25, 25-16, 25-21. Leading the Viking charge was Emily Duits with ’.8 kills and Stevie Spetoskey with 11. Chelsea Brehm had 18 assists, Melanie Forman had five aces, and they both had 11 digs. On Saturday, Lakewood went to Northview looking to improve on its state honorable mention ranking, but went 2-3 on the day. The Vikings started off with Grandville, and easily won the match 25­ 12, 25-16. Next came class D power Leland with USA junior Olympic player Aiisha Glass. Lakewood played tough early in both games leading 12-7 in game one «nd 13-8 in game two but with the offensive power of Glass along with her big jump serve Leland fought back to win 25-18, 25-22. In power pool Lakewood defeated rival Charlotte in two games, but fell to East Grand Rapids in three games 25-23, 21­ 25, 12-15. In tournament play the Vikings went up against Leland again and fell behind early and could never recover losing 25-12,25­ 16. Leading Lakewood for the day were Stevie Spetoskey with 34 kills, 18 digs and five aces. Chelsea Brehm had 54 assists, five aces and 18 digs. Emily Duits had 31 kills, Morgan Pennington 24 kills, and Emily MacDonald 20 kills and 16 digs for ’he Vikings who now are 24-8-1 on the season . Williamston hosted the Vikings last nigh in the CAAC. Lakewood travels to Sturgis on Saturday to play in the Class B Showcase Invitational, where five of the eight teams playing are currently rated in the top ten. The league season continues for the Vikings next Wednesday at DeWitt. The Lakewood cheerleaders reach for the sky during round three of Thursday night’s CAAC Jamboree at LHS. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Round three is the open round, and includes tumbling and stunts not performed in the first two rounds. DeWitt used a solid round three to win the first Capital Area Activities Conference jam­ boree of the season. Thursday at Lakewood. Lakewood finished ahead of the Panthers in each of the first two rounds, to hold a 5.5 point advantage heading into round three. DeWin won round three, finishing 20 points ahead of the Vikings. “That’s usually our strong round," said Martin. That gives the Vikings hope for the final two CAAC meets. "A lot of it, 1 think, was our girls looked a little more nerved up* being at home,” said CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK Jan. 30 - Feb. 6 ST, ROSE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS 945-3164 Lakewood’s Emily MacDonald (9) and Melanie Forman (15) go up and get a block in their team’s win over Fowlerville last Wednesday evening. (Photo by Perry Hardin) MORTGAGE RATES TOO HIGH? Contact Nick Barlow PURCHASES AMR REFINANCES AlllED NOME MORTGAGE CAPITAL CORP. <£» Grand Rapids, Ml Phone 616-877-4235 ____ ™ | « Martin. Mason finished half a point ahead of the Vikings for the top spot in round one. Mason scored a 180.5 to the Vikings 180. Lakewood then won round two with a 188.5. four points ahead of second place DeWitt in the round. DeWitt finished with 651.5 points, fol­ lowed by Lake wood 637, Mason 626.6. Fowlerville 582.5, Eaton Rapids 540.5, and Okemos 532. Lakewood was al Mason for an invitation­ al on Wednesday night. The next CAAC league meet will be Feb. 7 at DeWitt High School. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 3, 2005 - Page IS LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foredo wre Saia THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTBiPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAIN WSX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TMa aNa may ba rescind­ ed by the toredoelng mortgagee. In that event, your damages, It any, shall be limited aolaiy to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, giua interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven R. Adams and Cathy A. Adams, husband and wHe. original mortgagor^), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. Mortgagee, dated December 23, 2003, and recorded on January 9. 2004 in instrument 1120456. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is cloimod to be due at the dale hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand Eight Hundred FiftyThree And 36/100 DoMars ($154.85339), indudtog interest at 6% par annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and provid­ ed, notice is hereby given that said mortgage w« be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, <y some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at laJO PM. on February 17.2005. Said promisee are situated in Charter Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 4, Town 3 North, Range 9 West. Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of said Section 4; thence North 89 degrees 29 minutes 29 seconds East 132S.42 lest along the South fane of said Section; toance North 05 degrees 23 minutes 07 seconds West along the centerline of Irving Road; 303.70 tout to toe true place of beginning; thence continuing along said centerline North 05 degrees 23 minutes 07 seconds West 200.00 toot; thence North 84 degrees 36 minutes 53 seconds East 300.00 feet; thence South 05 degrees 23 minutes 07 seconds East 200.00 toot; thence South 84 degrees 36 min­ utes 53 seconds West 300.00 toot to the place of The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dote of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 6003241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from toe date of such sale. Dated: January 20. 2005 For more information, ptease call: FC R 248.593 1305 Trott & Trott, P.C Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registr^Jon Systems. Inc 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Hte F045798F01 *U’3W NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Future Advance Mortgage executed on August 14. 2003, by Steven C Guy. an unmarried man. as Mortgagor, to Chemical Bank Shoreline, as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on August 28, 2003, in Document No. 1112044 (the -Mortgage"], on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an Indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of Two Hundred Fifty One Thousand Three Hundred Seventy Two and 84/100 DoMars ($251,372.84), as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding st law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, nr any part of the debt secured by ths Mortgage, and the power of sale in the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. February 24,2005, at 1 DO o'clock in the afternoon, al the Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be ottered tor sate and sold to the highest bidder, at pubic sale, for toe purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indetxodness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, cer­ tain property located in Barry County. Michigan, described in too Mortgage as follows: The South 2 rods of Lot 227 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. Also, Lot 309 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof The length of too redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of the sale. Dated: January 27, 2005 MILLER. CANFIELD. PADDOCK AND STONE. P.LC. Attorneys for Chemical Bank Shoreline By: Lori L Purkey. Esq. 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 c*™, (2/17) Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Mooting Jan. 11, 2005 AH Board members present; County Comm. Gibson, 3 guests Approved minutes. Received Treasurer's Report. Renewed YMCA contract for 2005. Renewed assessing contract with Dan Scheuerman. raxj ouisianaing oii>s. Meeting adfoumed at 7:45 p.m. Bonnie Cruttenden, Cleric Attested to by: Jim Brown, Supervisor Short Foreclosure Notice - Bany County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN 8 ASSOCIATES, P.C. » ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) *39-7400 F YOU MW liACTWiiBM ITMW QUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bee.. made to too conditions of a mortgage made bv. GERALD B. MCALLISTER and TELINA R. MCALUsTER. HUS­ BAND AND WIFE to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc.. ("ME RS"), uotefy as nominee tor Lender and Lender's successors and assigns GMAC Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee dated November 7. 2002. and recorded on November 15. 2002, in Instrument Number 1091625, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which there is drk-ned to be due at toe date hereof toe sun*, of EIGH Pf TWO THOUSAND NINE HUN­ DRED SEVENTY NINE AND 22/100 DOLLARS ($82,97932), including Interest st 6.75% par annum. Under toe power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and toe statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sate of toe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 1D0 o’clock pjn. on February 17.2005. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF WOODLAND, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lota 8 and 9, except the part of Lot 9 described as: Beginning at a point 7 and 9/10 foet. Northeast from Station E on Survey HneEtoFonthelotline between Lots 9 and 10; thence Southeast on said tot Ine 80 teat; thence Northwesterly to a point 30 foet Northeasterly from Station E. thence Northwesterly paralei to said lot boundaries to toe shores of Saddlebag Lake, thence Southwest along its shore to the lot Ine between Lots 9 and 10; thence Southeast Io place of beginning, of Shady Haven, according to the recorded plat thereof, being pert of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 24, Town 4 North. Range 7 West. Woodland Township, Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from too date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case too redemption period shall be 30 days from toe date oi such sale. Dated: January 17.2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., ("MERS"). solely as nominee tor Lender and Lender's successors and assigns. GMAC Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN 8 ASSOCIATES. P.C. 23100 Providence Drive. Suite 450 Southfield. Michigan 48075 <*W7a* Synopsis PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting January 12,2006 Meeting was called to order at 7DO p.m. RoH caN: All members present. Also present: approximately 20 members of the public. Pledge of Allegiance. Approved agenda. Approved minutes Board Meeting held December 8. 2004 as presented. Correspondence was read Public comments were received. Dixie Manshum made request on behalf of Barry County Economic Development. Commissioner Wayne Adems report. Pine Lake. BPH. and Hickory Corners Fro reports placed on file. Discussion took place regarding BPH upcoming budget. Police report placed on file. Board granted approval for Paries Comm, to pur­ sue cell tower al Pine Lake Mini Park. Approved Clerk Nichols Io make final decision of election consolidation Break 8:40-8:50 Tabled Shelp Lake Drive special assessment. Passed Resolution setting 1st public hearing on North/Lakeshore Drive Special Assess. Approved motion tc reconsider adjustment to Building & Zoning salary. Approved motion to adjust Building & Zoning salary. Tabled meal per diem Reappointed Gerry VanderPLoeg to Planning & Zoning Commission. Reappointed Char McDonald to Zoning Board of Appeals. Discussed and approved fob descriptions tor Building Official. Building Inspector. Zoning Administrator, and Deputy Assessor for presenta­ tion to attorney for review. Approved posting of positions upon final approval of descriptions by Attorney. Discussed reviewing BPH contract and other contractual agreements. Appointed Committee to review township con­ tracts and agreements. Clerk's report placed on file. Treasurer's report placed on file. Supervisor's report placed on file. Approved list of bills to bn paid in the amount of $9,667.72. Adfoumed at 10:10 p.m. Submitted by: Normafoar Nichols. Clerk Attested to by: Tom Guth'ie Jr.. Supervisor omjtsm Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may ba rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shell be Mmfteu solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Eric R. Dietsch and Deanna L Dietsch. husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. Mortgagee, dated May 23, 2003. and recorded on June 2, 2003 in instru­ ment 1105568. in Bany county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Fifty And 66/100 Dollars ($9- .550.68). including interest at 5.875% per ?:inum Under toe power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Berry County Courthouse in Hastings ct 1:00 PM. on March 3. 2005 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lots 5 and 6. Block 27, of Eastern Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case too redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 3. 2005 For more information, please caN: FC S 246.593 1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File F047029FC1 795-7496 Repair, Remodel & New The redemption period shall be ore (1) year from the dele of the sate; unless determined abandoned In accordance with MCLA. 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale DATED: January 18. 2005 The Provident Bank NEUMANN LAW. P.C. Attorneys for Mortgagee 1995 N. Cedar. Suite 4 Hott. Ml 48842 (517)699-4629 The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking indi­ viduals to serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Applicants can not live in a city. viHage or charter township. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; (209) 945-1284, and must be returned no later than 5 00 p.m on February 10, 2005 | DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Engineering Services West Green Street Reconstruction 09537521 The City of Hastings has issued a Request tor Proposals (RFP) tor professional engineering serv­ NOTICE RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING ' COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: The regular scheduled Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday, February 8,2005, wM be our business meeting and Wednesday, February 16, 2005, wifl be our work session. Agenda for Tuesday. February 8. 2005, is as follows: Tabled Site Plan Review for Pandl Development. ROBIN HAWTHORNE, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (269)048-2194 09S.767S CITY OF HASTINGS ices for the design, construction staking, construction inspection, and coordination of materials test­ ing of West Green Street reconstruction from Cass Street to the west Hastings City limits at Cook Road. Proposed construction will consist of removing the btturrknous surface, cracking and seating the concrete pavement, necessary drainage improvements, structure adjustmen!, resurfacing and other related work. All correspondence relating to this RFP shall be submitted to: Tim Girrbach * Director of Pubic Services Hastings Crty Hall 201 East Stale Street Hastings. Ml 49058 Proposals may be mailed or personally delivered to the City of Hastings City Clerk/Treasurer. Hastings City HaN. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Proposals must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. February 22,2005. i? Consultants requiring additional information or clarification relative to the RFP may direct inquiries to Mr. Tim Girrbach al (209) 945-2468. Tie respondents shall submit three (3) copies of their Proposals and shall provide clear written notice in the Proposal if there is any intent to take exception to any requirements of toe RFP. !'£■ Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services 09537692 NOTICE OF ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION Pursuant to the provisions of Public Act 183 of 1943, as amended. .iotice is hereby given that the Barry County Board of Commissioners has adopted the following Ordinance which amends the Barry County Zoning Ordinance in the foliowing manner: The Zoning District Map t.as been amended as follows: ORDINANCE NO.: A-2-2904 ty in Section 1 of Woodland >art the SE 1/4 of Sec 1. T4N as: Commencing 50 ft West and ie SE comer of said Sec. 1. for g; th W 125 ft; th N 260 ft. th W h E 150 ft: th S 460 ft to the place a on map) REQUEST FOR BIDS Service run daily for your convenience NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION THAT WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE IF YOU ARE ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE PHONE NUMBER PROVIDED BELOW MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m the terms and conditions of a Mortgage bearing interest at 8.3500% per annum made by Robert D Drake and Jani J Drake, husbano and wife. Mortgagor, lo New Century Mortgage Corporatio'. Mortgagee, on May 23. 2003 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry. State of Michigan, on June 6. 2003 m Document No 1105899 of Mortgages, and subse­ quently assigned to The Provident Bank, on which Mortgage there s due. as of the date ol this Notice, the p..nopal sum of $81.04431. pkts merest Under the power of sale contained <n said Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided. Nebco is hereby given that on March 10. 2005. at 1 DO p.m.. local time, said Mortgage shall be foreclosed at sale at pubic auction to the high­ est bidder at the Barry County Courthouse. County of Bany. State of Michigan. (that being one of the places of holding Orcutt Court n said County), of the premises described in said Mortgage, or some part of them. The premises described in said Mortgage is located in the Township of Hope, County ui Barry. State of Michigan and legally rk^enbed as Commencing on the North Section line at Section 1. T2N. R9W, at the irY^sectxxi of Sager Road and Cedar Creek Roeu for the place of beginning , thence West on said Section line 500 feet; thence South 306 feet, lienee East 500 feet, more or less to the cente ^ne cl Cedar Creek Road, thence Northerly ai ng the centertu'e of Cedar Creek Road 308 foet to the place of beginning. 1475 W Sager Road Tax Identification No. 08-07-00. -012-05 CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES oteensma Plumbing I W| W STRAIN POLES The City of Hastings is accepting bids for the purchase and placement of two (2) strain poles in the City's downtown area for the purpose of hanging banner signs. Bids shall be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer. 201 East State Street, Hastings. Ml 49058. until 230 p.m. on Tuesday, February 22. 2005. at which time they shaU be opened and read aloud al the above address The Crty reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to award the bid in a manner which it believes to be in its own best interest. price and other factors considered. Perspective bidders shall be required to provide satisfactory evidence of successful completion of work similar to that contained witiiin the bid package to be considered eligible to perform this work. Contractors shall be on of the Official Zoning Map of Barry C. Michigan. The above named ordinance becomes effective February 10. 2005. A copy of this ordinance is available for purchase or inspection in the Barry County Planning Office at 220 W State St. Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 8:00 a.m.-5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday through Friday. Please call 945-1290 (or further information. Date February 1.2005 CLARE TRIPP, Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners required to provide proof of insurance in the aments includ­ ed in the bid package Ail bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bld - Strain DEBBIE S. SMITH. Cforir 09537697 t Barry County I �Page 16 - Thursday. February 3. 2005 - The Hastings Banner NOTICE TO CPEDTTORS WILLIAM R. MOR G kN TRUST Estate of WILLIAM R. MORGAN Date of birth: June 1.1920 TO ALL CREDITORS. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. WILLIAM R MORGAN, who lived at 414 Thornton St MiddleviHe. Michigan died JANUARY 19. 2005 THERE IS NO PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEDENT S ESTATE TO WHOM LET­ TERS OF AUTHORITY HAVE BEEN ISSUED. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to PATRICIA AITCHISON. Successor Trustee of the WILLIAM R MORGAN TRUST dated September d. 1992 within four months after date of publication of this notice. January 28 2005 DANIEL J KOZERA. JR (P-18187) KOZERA A ASSOCIATES. PC. 429 Turner N W Grand Rapds, Ml ■19504-5244 (616) 459-7141 PATRICIA AITCHISON 7723 Abby Lane. S E. Catedonia.MI 49316 (816)891-0121 FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 382-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Sherwood W. Stanton. Jr. and Marilyn Stanton aVa Marilyn J. Stanton, husband and wife as joint tenants of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to Long Beach Mortgage Company dated the 27th day of February. A.D. 2003. and recorded m the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 27ih day of October. A.D. 2004, in Instrument No. 1136227 Mortgage Re-Recorded December 9. 2004 instrument No 1138446 of Barry Records, which said mortgage was thereafter on, to-wrt the 8th day of December. A.D. 2004, assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2003­ 3. thru mesne assignments and recorded on January 12, 2005 m the office of Register of Deeds in Instrument No 1140072 for said County of Barry Records, on which mortgage ttiere is claimed to be due. at the date of this notfoi. tor principal and inter­ est the sum of $77.967.<-4 (Seventh Seven thou­ sand. Nine hundred Sixty Seven dollars and Twenty Four cents) including interest there on at eleven% (six zero point) percent pur annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuaa* to the statute of the Stale of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice IS hereby given that on. the 3id day of March, A D , 2005. at 1.-00 o'clock said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale al public auction, to the high­ est bidder, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Barry County. Michigan, of the prem­ ises described tn said mortgage. Which said prem­ ises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate to the Township of Woodland, m the County of Bany and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Lots 20 and 21 Ottland Shores Except the East 20 feet of Lot 21 as recorded In Liber 5 of Plats, on Page 51 of Barry County Records. Tax ID 08-015-045-01600 The redemption period shall be six months from the date o' such sale, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 27. 2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO. LPA By Daniel E. Best. (P56501) Attorney tor Assignee of Mortgagee Weftman. Weinberg & Reis Co., LP.A. 755 W B*g Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy, Michigan 48064 WWR403670906 (2/24) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Bate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shell be limn­ ed solely to ths return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by William Chrysler and Deborah Chrysler, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s). to Ameriquest Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated October 9. 2002. and recorded on October 21, 2002 in instrument 1089’73. in Bam/ county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Frankfin Credit Management Corporation as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventeen Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Nine And 22/100 Dollars ($17,579.22), including interest at 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided notice is hereby given that said mortgage wHI be forectoseu by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on February 24, 2005. Said premises are situated to Village of Middleville. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 of Solomon Addition to the Village of M<ldieviiie according to the Recorded Plat thereof as Recorded to Liber 4 of Plats on Page 61 The redemption period shall be 12 months from the dale of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated January 27. 2005 For more information, please callFC D 248 553.1309 Trott & Trott P.C. Attorneys For Franklin Credit Management Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #043484FC 1 owjtmt AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. • « MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made In the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Tammie L Keeny, a stogie woman, Mortgagor, to Creve Coeur Mortgage Association. Mortgagee, dated the 5th day of March, 2002 and recorded to the office of the Register of Deeds, tor The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 6th day of April, 2002 to Instrument No. 1077854 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., its successors and assigns, as nom­ inee for Household Finance Corporation, its suc­ cessors and assigns on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, al the dale of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Forty Nine & 53/100 ($104,049.53). and no suit or proceeding al law or to equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained to said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan to such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of February, 2005 at 1.X o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by ?. sate at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings, (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is heid). of the premises described to said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid on said mort­ gage. with interest thereon at 9.42000% per annum and all legal coats, charges, and expenses, includ­ ing the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the under­ signed, necessary to protect its interest in the prem­ ises. Which said premises are described as follows: AN that certain piece or parcel of land situated to the City of Hcstw^s, County of Barry. State of Michigan, and described a* follows, to wit: COMMENCING 8 RODS EAST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 6, TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST; THENCE RUNNING EAST 4 RODS; THENCE SOUTH 20 RODS; THENCE WEST 4 ROOS; THENCE NORTH 20 RODS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING THERPROM A STRIP OF LAND 2 RODS WIDE OFF THE SOUTH SIDE THEREOF FOR HIGHWAY OR STREET. COMMENCING AT A POINT 8 RODS EAST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 6, TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 100 FEET; THENCE WEST X FEET; THENCE NORTH 100 FEET TO SECTION LINE; THENCL EAST ON SECTION LINE TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. During the six (6) months immediately fortowing the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that to the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the prop­ erty may be redeemed during X days immediately following the sale. Dated: 1/27/05 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. Mortgagee ■ FABRQ5o& BROOK. P.C. Jonathan L Engman (P56364) Attorney for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48064 248-362-2600 Pub: 1/27-2/17 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY NFORMAT1ON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has occurred to the conditions of a mort­ gage made by Scott R.Peck, a stogie man, mort­ gagor, to SBC Mortgage. LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, mortgagee, by a mortgage dated April 18.2003 recorded to the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, on April 24, 2003 as document no. 1102640. Because of said default, the mortgagee has declared the entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage due and payable forthwith As of the date of this notice, there is claimed to be due. including tor principal and interest on said mortgage, the sum of $41,711.60, and interest will continue on the principal balance of $40,275.59 at the rate of five and one-half (5.5%) percent. No suit or proceedings to taw has been instituted to recov­ er the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained to said mortgage, and the statute to such case made and provided. and to pay said amount witn interest, as provided to said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, includ­ ing attorney's fees allowed by law. and aii taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, said mortgage win be foreclosed by sale of the mortgages premises at public sale to the highest bidder as the East door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan, on Thursday. February 24, 2005 at 1XX) p.m. The premises covered by said mortgage are sit­ uated to the Village of Middleville. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as follows: Lot 4 and that part of Lot 5 of Assessor's Plat Number 2 of Middleville, according to the recorded niat thereof in Uber 3 of Plats on page 9. described as foftows BEGINNING the Easterly side of High Street 186 feet from the comer of High Street and Dibble Streets to the Vi'lage of Middleville; thence Northerly along the East side of High Street 84.5 feet; thence East to the Southeast comer of Lot 5 of Assessor's Plat Number 2, or the Southeast comer of Lot 4 of Block 41 of the original Village Plat: thence Southwesterly along the South fine of Lot 5, 1383 leet; thence Southerly parallel to High Street 19.9 feet; thence Westerly parallel with Dibble Street 116.5 feet to the PLACE OF BEGINNING; and commonly known as 123 High Street. MkktievBe. Ml 49333 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period wB be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (X) days from the date of safe. Dated January 13. 2005 TWOHEY MAGGINI. PLC Attorneys for Chemical Bank We st Loan Servicer tor SBC Mortgage, LLC By: David Schoofenberg (P30610) Business Address: 212 Waters Building 161 Ottawa Avenue, N.W. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 459-6168 "un87 Notice Of Mortgage Forecioeure Sate TH® RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE N ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: satemay be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any; shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at cate, piua interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Ralph B Damron and Cynthia Damron, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. Mortgagee, dated February 2, 2001, and recorded on February 26, 2001 in instrument 1055349. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Ninety-Two And 86/1X Dollars ($164,592.86), including interest at 7.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 130 PM. on February 24. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 4 and 5 of Johnson’s Gun Lake Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded to Uber 3 of Plats on Page 38, except the following portion of Lot 4 described as: a Parcel of tend situated to tie Southwest 1/4 of Section X. Town 3 North, Range 10 West, being more particu­ larly described as follows: beginning at the Northwest comer of Lot 4, Johnson's Gun Lake Plat. Section X, Town 3 North. Range 10 West, thence North X Degrees 36 Minutes X Seconds East. 70.X Feet along tie Northerly fine of said Lot 4; thence South 10 Degrees 54 Minutes 40 Seconds East, 69.35 Feet; thencs South 62 Degrees 24 Minutes 20 Seconds East 51.04 Feet to the Southeasterly Ina of the said Lot 4; thence South X Degrees 31 Minutes X Seconds West 28.X Feel along ta Southwesterly fine of sted Lot 4; thence North X Degrees 11 Minutes 52 Seconds East X.34 Feet along tie Westerly fine of sted Lot 4 to the point of beginning. Yankee Springs Township. Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months tram tw date of such sak unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6X.324la. to which case the redemption period shafi be X days from the date of such safe. Oaten: January 27, 2005 For more Information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 304X Telegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Ate X46895F01 rmxnw THMRRMMADC ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A ANY INFORMATION WECBTAMW1X FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MEJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sate may be rescind­ ed by the toredoatog mortgagee. In that event, your oamagee, n any, anaa ne umneo eotary to the return of the bid amount tendered at aate, plus internet MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made to the condHtons of a mortgage made Dy Stephen E. Curtis and JtU A. Curtis, husband and wife, ordeal mortgagor^), to Union Bank and Trust Company, NX. Mortgagee, dated December 12. 1983, and recorded on December 16, 1983 to Uber 257 on Page 153, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Regstration Systems, Inc as assignee by an assignment, to Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twenty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Eighteen And 20/1X Dollars ($22,91830). hdudtog interest at 13.5% per annum. Under the poorer of safe contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and provid­ ed. notice is hereby given that said mortgage w« be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse to Hastings at 1X PM. on February 17. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The West 1X feet of the following □esutpuon. a parcel or lano located m tne rvormwesi IM of Section 15. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, Orangeville Township. Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point which lies 2162.X feet due Scuth and 3X.X feet due East of the Northwest comer of said Section 15; thence due East 3X.X feet; thence due South paraM to the Weet Ina of said Section 15.345.50 feet to the canteriine of Keller Road; thence North 65 degrees 23 minutes 49 seconds West 329.96 feet along the oenteritoe of road; thence due North 206.13 feet to I ho point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 0X 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sate. Dwwd: January 20. 2005 For more infonnation. ptease cafl: FC R 248.593 1305 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc 304X Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fife W10469F02 o«nn Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING JANUARY 12, 2006 - 7:30 P.M. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Flint. Lyons. Lee. Rogers, Hawthorne, Greenfield. Can and 5 guests. Approved Agenda by voice vote. Minutes of the December 8. 2004 Regular Board Meeting approved. Approved to proceed with water feasibility study. Vouchers and payroll approved tor payment. Approved to hold the school elections at the Township Treasurer’s report accepted by voice vote. Adopted Resolution #2X5-34. Policy tor Reimbursement of Conference. Class Attendance and Mileage Receipts. Meeting adjourned al 923 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Attested to by. Jim Can, Supervisor ooutmr Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAM WU. BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MEJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damagaa, N any; shaft be limit­ ed eoleiy to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at aate, plus krtaraat MORTGAGE SALE • Default has bean made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel T. Rayos, a stogie man and Elizabeth A Doss, a sto­ gie woman and Laurite P. Chmielewski, a married woman, original mortgagor^), to Priority Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated May 24. 1999, and recorded on June 10,1999 in instrument 1030W41, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Source One Mortgage Corporation as assignee by an assign­ ment. to Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tie date hereof the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Seven And 23/IX DHIars ($76,837.23), todudtog interest at 7.5% per annum Under the power of safe contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wffi be forectosad by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubftc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1W PM, on February 24.2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 63 and 64, Village of Orangeville Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats, Page 14. The redemption period shall be 8 montt® from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 6X.3241a, to which case the redemption period shaR be X days from the date nf such sate. Dated: January 27,2005 For more information, ptease call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. s -av- ’ —n*' Attorneys For CitiMortgaga, Inc. success; r by merger to Source One Mortgage Corporation 3O4X Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5622 Fife #032461F02 THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMABON OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Andy Efts, a single man, to Hamilton Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated September X, 2003 and recorded October 7,2003 In Instrument Number 11151X, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Argent Securities Inc., Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-W8 under the Poofing & Servicing Agreement dated as of December 12003, Without Recourse by assignment submit­ ted to and recorded by the Bany County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mort­ gage the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Eight and 28/1X Dollars ($106,358.28) including interest at the rate of 9.70% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, al public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Bany County. Michigan at 1X p.m. on February 17, 2005. The premises are located to the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing al the Northwest comer of the East 241/2 acres of the North X acres of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28, Town 2 North. Range 9 West, Hope Township. Barry County, Michigan, and run­ ning thence East 418 feet along the North line of ated Section 28 tor the true piece of beginning; thence East 6X feet more or less to the North IM poet of said Section; thence South t X feel more of less along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section to the South line of said North X acres; thence West 660 feet more or fess along said South line to a point distant East 24 1/2 acres of the North X acres of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28; thence North 990 feet more or less to the place of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §6X 3241a. to which case the redemption period shafi be X days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a sinwlfeneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, If any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: January 20. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Argent Securities Inc.. Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-W8 under the Pooling & Servicing Agreement dated as of December 12003. Without Recourse. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48X7-5041 (248) 457-1 OX File No. 214.1826 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedents Trust In the matter of MARGUERITE B TAFFEE TRUST under AGREEMENT dated October 7 1999. Date of Birth: October 28.1914. TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Marguerite B Taffee, of mailing address: 1006 West Clinton. Hastings. Michigan died January 25. 2X5. leaving the above trust entitled -MAR­ GUERITE B TAFFEE TRUST m tun force Mid effect. Creditors of the decedent are notified that al dawns agatost the decedent or againat the Treat wB be forever barred unless presented to ANDREW F JOHNSON, of 1006 West Clinton. Hastings. Michigan. Successor Trustee, wtfwi 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. JmuMy 31. 2005 Hudson Law Offices Richard J. Hudson (P15220) 1X West Court Street Suite A Hastings, Ml 49058 (269)948-9292 Andrew F. Johnson 1006 West Clinton Hastings. Michigan 4X58 (2fl9)948-83X Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATi?* WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FCT. THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CON^Av T OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BE! OW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE 5MUTARY DUTY. ATTN RJHCHASERS: Thte aate awy ba raadnduf by the foracloaing mortgagee, bi MORTGAGE SALE • Default has bean made In the conditions of a mor\iage made by Robert S. Peake, a stogie man. original mortgagors), to National City Mortgage Settees Co, Mortgagee, dated February 27,2004, and .'ecorded on March 4, 2004 In instrument 1123155, to Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Bghty-One Thousand Four Hundred Rfty-Six And 50/IX Dollars ($81,456.X), indudto^ Interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mongage wfl be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premtaae. or some part of them, at public vendue, at ft* Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at IX PM, on February 24. 2005. Said premises are situated to Township of Barry, Barry County. Michigan, and are daeerted as: Lot 48 °* J R P0*11* AddWon to tvi VRtege of Delton, according to the recorded pie. thereof, as recorded to Uber l of Plats on Parje 33. Bany County Records The redemption period shall ba 6 months from the date of such safe, unless deterrnined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 800.3241*. in which case tie redemption period shafi be X cfays from the date of such sate. Dated: January 27, 2005 For more information, please cal: FC F 248 5931313 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorney* For National City Mortgage Services Co 304X Telegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5622 Rte f048042F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAM WSX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aate may be reedndad by the foredoeing morlg^ae. bi that event, your damagaa. If any, shaft bo limited aoteiy to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, pfua IntaroeL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Alan L Smith, a married man and Sue Smith, his wife, orig­ inal mortgagor(s), to Gehrke Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated October 27,1907, and recorded on October 31, 1997 to instrument 1003518, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Secretary of Veterans Affairs, an Officer of the United States of America as assignee by an eseijnmsnf. to Bany county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Rve And 89/1X Dollar* (S76.535X). inducting Intereat at 5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse to Hastings at 1X PM, on February 17,2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Cartton, Bany County, Michigan, and are described as. rarcet a. Beginning at a pown on me west line o! Section 23. Town 4 North. Range 8 West, distant South 02 degrees 31 minutes 10 seconds West 850.78 feet from the West 1/4 post of said Section 23; thence South 83 degrees 27 minutes 41 sec­ onds East 332.23 feet; thence South 02 degrees 18 minutes 24 second* West 441.64 feet; thence North X degrees 02 minutes 23 seconds West 333.12 feet along the North line of th* Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 23; thence North 02 degrees 31 minutes 10 seconds East 488.18 feet along the West fin* of said Section 23 to the place of beginning. Subject to easement lor pubftc high­ way purposes described as foftows; Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 23, Town 4 North. Range 8 West, thence South 02 degrees 31 min­ utes 10 seconds West 1318.X feet; thence South X degrees 02 mtoutes 23 seconds East 116.77 feet along the South line of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 23 to the place of beginning; thence Northeasterty 1M.62 feet along the Arc of a Curve to the radius of which is 285.45 feet and the Chord of which bears North 78 degrees 02 minutes 55 seconds East 137.26 feet; thence South 88 degrees 02 minutes 23 seconds East 83 32 feet; thence South 02 degrees 18 minutes 24 seconds West 33.X feet; thence North X degrees 02 minutes 23 seconds Weet 216.35 feet Mong sted South line to the piece of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such safe Dated: January 13. 2005 For more information, please caH: FC X 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Officer of the United Stales of America 304X Telegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Ate #045582F01 �The Hastings Banner - Thuradey. February 3. 2005 - Page 17 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foredoeure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR* POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sale may be reacindad by the forodoeing mortgagee. In mm evorit, your usmagei, ii any, snail oe ihtmiad aotefy to the return of the Md amount ten­ dered at sate, piuc Interact MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel Kitchen, a married man and Laurie Kitchen, solely tor the purpose of barring dower, original modgagorfs). to Firstar Bank. NA. a National Banking AaaocMton. Mortgagee, dated January 8. 2002. and recorded on January 24. 2002 in instrument 1073806, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitiFmandal Mortgage Company. Inc. as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the aate hereof the sum of Eighty-Two Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Seven And 03/100 Dollars (M2.197.03). including interest at 9.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said modgage and the statute in such case made and provkfed. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiH bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some pad of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings at 1XX) PM, on —. Wruary 24. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer Of Section 34. Town 2 North. Range 8 West: thence South 10 rods; thence East 8 rods; thence North 10 rods; thence West to the place of beginning The redemption period shaJ be 8 months from foo dale of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case foe redemption period shall be X days Ltxn the date of such sale. Dated: January 27, 200b For more information, please call: FC M 248.593.1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For QtiFtoandal Mortgage Company, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fla #038392F03 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt col­ lector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number Istod below MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Robert T. Swuriek and Marilyn Swtatek, hus­ band and wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., solely as nominee tor Decision One Mortgage Company LLC., a North Carolina Limited Liability Company Mortgagee, dated Jut/ 22. 2002 and recorded August 6. 2002 in Instrument # 1085193, Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-One Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Three Dcflare and Fourteen Cents ($121,583.14) includ­ ing interset 10.5% per annum. Under the power of safe contained in said mortgage and the statute to such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday. March 3,2005. Swd promises wo situat­ ed to Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The East 10 acres of the South 16 acres of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 10. Town 2 North, Range 8 West. Baltimore Township. Barry County, Mtehigan. Except foe West 132 feet. Being the same property convoyed to Robert T. Swtatek and Martyn Swtatek. husband and wife, as tenants by the entirety by deed dated 1-27-98 and recorded 2­ 06-98 to Document No. 1007320, to foe Office of foe Recorder of Barry County. Michigan. Commonly known as 2329 Lawrence Road, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such safe, unless determined abandoned to accordance with 1948CL 800.3241a. to which case foe redemption period shaH be X days from the dote of such sate. Dated: JANUARY 31, 2005 Mortgage rtectiunit Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Decision One Mortgage Company, LLC., Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 1X Rochester HMs. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Rte No: 05-31942 ASAP831185 02/03, 02/10. 02/17, ' Notice Of Mortgage Foredoaure Sato THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTWG TO COLLECT A DEBT-. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. AHN PURCHASERS: Thte eate may ba rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that svsnt, your damagaa, If any, shall ba Bmttad aotefy to foe return of the bld amount ten­ dered et aate, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m tie conditions of a mortgage made by Charter: C. Heeee III. a married man and Micheie Reese, ma w0e. original mortgagors). » Mortgage Electronic Registration System,, me . Mortgagee. dated July 2.2004. and recorded on July 7.2004 m instrument 1130462. In Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed Io be due al the dale hereof the sum of Eighty-Six Thousand Savon Hundred Sbrty-Nme And 64/100 Dollars (MB.7W.64). including interest at 7% per annum Under the power of sale contained m Mid mort­ gage and the statute m won case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage win ba toradoeod by a Mie of the mortgaged premae., or aome pert of them, al public vendue, at the Barry County CourthouM m Hasting, at 100 PM. on March 3. 2005 Said pr-xnaes era situated m C*y of Hastings. Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: lot 010. o< lha City, formerly Village Hasting, according to the recorded plat thereof land situated m the City ol Hastmg. County of Berry State of Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from »w date of such sale. unless determmed abanboned m accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. m Wtacn case the redemption period Shan be 30 days from the dale of such sale Dated: February 3. 2005 For more Intomabon. please cal: FCW 248.593.1312 Troa 0 Trott. PC. Attorney, For Mortgage Electronic Registration System,. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 46025-5822 Hie S046449F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sele THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTNO TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foractoelng mortgagee. In that event, your damegee. H any. aha* ba tann­ ed solely to the return of the bto amount Iancfered at sate, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to foe conditions of a mortgage made by Michelle Howard and Eric Howard, wife and husband, origi­ nal mortgagors). to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated November 27. 2002, and recorded on December 18. 2002 to instrument 1093933, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there to claimed to be due al foe date hereof foe sum of One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety And 19/IX Doflore ($117,990.19), including interest at 9.125% per annum. Under the power of safe contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, al public vendue. at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1:00 PM. on March 3, 2005. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as; Land situated to the Township of Rutland, County of Barry. State of Michigan, described as foHows: Lot 224 and a part of Lot 223, 222 and 220, Algonquin Lake Resort Properties Unit No. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof to Uber 2 of Plats, Page 83. and a portion of vacated Combusa and Sagerxsh Streets, described as: Beginning al a point on foe East line of said Lot 220 distant North 01 degrees 23 minutes 46 seconds East 18.03 foot from the Southeast comer of said Lot 220; thence North 42 degrees 34 minutes 24 seconds Weet 224.38 toot to foe cenleritoe of said vacated Sagenish Street; thence North 35 degrees 02 minutes 35 seconds East 96.68 feet along said centerline; thence South 54 degress 45 minutes 42 seconds East 114.52 feet along the Northeast line of said Lots 224 and 223 and its Northerly exten­ sion; thence South 01 degrees 23 minutes 46 sec­ onds West 178.53 feet along the East line of said Lot 220 and its Northerly extension to foe point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such safe, unfess determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, to which case foe redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: February 3, 2005 For more information, ptease call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Chase Home Finance, LLC succes­ sor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Ferms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rte #046795F01 THS RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMAT1ON OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth L Burton. Married and Tammy L. Burton. Married, to Firstar Bank, NA. mortgagee, dated March 18, 19J9 and recorded March 24. 1999 in Instrument Number 1027005. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Bank One. National Association. As Trustee by assignment dated November X. 2000 and recorded on August 28. 2X1 in Instrument Number 1065540, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand Ono Hundred Eighty and 9/1X Dollars (S92.1X.X) inducting interest at the rate of 8.89% par annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wtll be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged prem­ ises. or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings to Barry County, Michigan at IX p.m. on March 3. 2005. The premises are located to the Township of Baltimore, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on foe East line of Section 24, Town 2 North. Range 8 West, distant 1350 feet North of the South tine of foe North 38 acres of foe South 1/2 of foe Northeast 1/4 of said Section 24; thence Wtet parallel with said South Ine of foe North X acres, a distance of 331 feet; thence North paraflel with said East section line 150 toot; thence East 331 feet to the East section line; thence South 150 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to an easement over the Easterly 33 feet for Pubic Highway purposes. The redemption peri­ od shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless foe property to determtoed abandoned to accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of foo sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The forectostog mortgagee can rescind the sate to the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. In that event. your damages. If any, are limited solely to the return of the bld amount tendered at sate. Dated: February 3, 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Bank Ono. National Association. As Trustee. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48X7-5041 (248) 457-10X Rte No 207 1516 ASAP631452 0ZO3. 02/10, 02/17, 02/24 FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Thomas Brady, married to Heidi Brady of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to Long Beach Mortgage Company dated the 30th day of April A.D. 2003. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 14th day of November. A.D. 2003, in Instrument No. 1117567 of Barry Records, which said mortgage was thereafter on. to-wit the 30th day of Decombs*. A D.. 2004. assigned to Deutsche Bank National Tiust Company, as Trustee for I sng Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2003-4. thru mesne assignments and recorded on January 12. 2005 in the office of Register ol Deeds in Instrument No 114X71 tor sad County of Bany Records, on which mortgage the e is claimed to be due. at the date ol this notice, 'or principal and interest, the sum of $138,968.09 (One hundred Thirty Eight thousand. Nine hundred Eighty Eight dollars and Zero cents) indudtoj interest there on at 9.25% (ntoe point two five) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan rn such case made and provided, notice is hereby g.ven that on, the 10th day of March. A.D., 2005, at 1:00 o'clock said mortg-^i will be fore­ ctosed by a sate at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse to Haptogs. Ml. Barry County. Michigan, of the premises described in sate mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: AH that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Bany, to the County of Barry and State of Michigan and oesenoeo as lotiows to wk. Beginning at the Northwest comer of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of section 36. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, running thence North 89 degrees 35 minutes X seconds East 200 feet, thence South X degrees 05 minutes East 308 0 feet, thence South 89 degrees 35 minutes X seconds West 200 feet, thence North 0 degrees 05 minutes West 308.0 feet to the point of beginning. Tax ID: 0803-0364)31-60 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948GL 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be X days Dated: February 3 2005 WELTMAN. WEiNi3ERG & REIS CO.. LPA. By: Daniel E. bast. (P58X1) Attorney for Asugnee of Mortgagee Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co.. L.P.A. 755 W. Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy, Michigan 48064 WWRX4042881 °* Notice Of Mortgage Foradoaure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE mcinoeo oy ine foreclosing mortgagee, in that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the Md amount ten­ dered at sate, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas Jeffery, a Single Man. original mortgagor(s), to V.'ashington Mutual Bank. FA. Mortgagee, daied March 7. 2003, and recorded on March 7. 2003 to instrument 1099511, to Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at foe date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety And 10/1X Dotiar? ($277.9X10). including mterest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on March 3. 2005. Said premises arc situated in Township of Yankee Spnngs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 12 of Supervisors Plat Number 1, a Replat of Spring Beach Resort. Ritchie Woodlands Number 1. and Lots 1 to 8 of Ritchie Woodlands, according to the Recorded Plat there­ of. as Recorded to Liber 2 of Plats on Pago 77. The redemption period shall be 6 months from foe date of such safe, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: February 3. 2005 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott A Trott. P C. Attorneys For Washington Mutual Bank. FA 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fa. "S Michigan 48025-5822 Rte #O46222FO1 Notice Of Mortgage Foracteoure Safe THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION AfE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MRJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia eafe may be rescinded by the foracioeing mortgagee. In that event, your demgee, N any, ehatt be limit­ ed eotety to the return of the Md amount ten­ dered at sate, piue internet MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott G Payne, an unmarried man. original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. Mortgagee, dated January 21. 2004, and recorded on January X. 2004 to instrument 1121515. to Barry county records. Mtohigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at foo date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Four And 98/IX Dollars ($126,774.98). todudtog interest al 9.375% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in eaid mort­ gage and the statute to such caoo made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby gteen foal eaid mortgage w« be forectosed by a sate of foo mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings al IX PM. on March 3. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the northeast comer of foe west 1/2 of the northwest 1/4 of section 20, town 3 north, range 7 west; thence West 35 rods; thonce South to Mud Creek; thence Northwesterly along the Bank of Mud Crook to foo 1/2 quarter ine; thence north to the place of beginning ateo foe north 15 acres, more or fess, of foe West X acres of foe west 1/2 of foe east 1/2 at the northwest 1/4 of said section 20. being all foe land on the north side of Mud Creek as it originally ran, except foe East 3X feet of the north 15 acres of the west X acres of the west 1/2 of the East 1/2 of foe Northwest 1/4 section 20, town 3 north, range 7 west, being land on the north side of Mud Creek at O'lgmaMy ran. The redemption period shaR bo 12 months from -he date of such sate. Dated: February 3, 2005 For more information, ptease call: FC M 248.593.13X Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 304X Telegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Ate #046881F01 own FORECLOSURE NOTICE Thte firm is a debt col­ lector attempting to collect a debt Any information obtained wifl bo used for this purpose. If you are to the Military, ptease contact our office at the number listed betow MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Andrew M. Berg, a married man. and Betty Jo Borg, hrs wife to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, a Delaware Corporation Mortgagee, dated March 1. 2004 and recorded March 9, 2004 to Instrument # 1123405. Barry County Records. Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., by assignment datoc March 9. 2004 and recorded October 29.2004 to Instrument # 1138352 on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at foe date hereof the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand Two Hundred Eleven Dolors and Twenty-Seven Cents ($65,21127) todudtog toterost 89% per annum. Under foe power of wHe ccntetoed to said mortgage ar j foe statute to such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wfll bo foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday, February 17. 2005 Said promtoee are situated to Township of Orangovile. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9. Town 2 North, Range 10 West, OrangevHle Township, thence East 310 feet along foe North 1/8 line to centerttoe of Lindsey Road, thence Northeasterly 119 feet along the centeriine of Ltodeoy Rood to foe place of bog* ring, thence continuing Northeasterly along the center­ line of Lindsey Road 194 feet, thence North of foe Southwest comer of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9, thence South on said East 1/8 line 205 feet thence Southeasterly 370 feet more or less to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 5220 Lindsey Rd. Deton Ml 49046 The redemption period shafl be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned to accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. to which cte the redemption period shafl be X days from foe date of such sate Dated: JANUARY 13. 2X5 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P C 811 South Btvd. Suite 1X Rochester HBs. Ml 48X7 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 05-31401 ASAP628263 1/20, 1/27. 2/3. 2/10 M837«1 BARRY COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION MASTER PLAN The Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a pubc hearing on Saturday. February 5. 2005, at 11 :X a.m. to the first floor conference room of the Courts and Law Buikkng. 206 W. Court Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. to solicit public comment regrading educational and recreational pro­ grams offered by the Barry County Parks and Recreation Department. The department requests feedback from the public to gauge if it is successfully providing the types of edu­ cational and recreational services desired by Barry County 1-800-237-2379 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM W1X BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte eate may be MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Karri Magnusson, a stogie woman, original mortgagors), to Fremont Investment & Loan. Mortgagee, dated June 24. 2002, and recorded on July 29. 2X2 to instrument 1084541, in Barry county records. Mchigan. on which mortgage there « claimed to be die al the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Four And 71/IX Dollars ($89234.71). mdudtog interest at 10.99% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given tha said mortgage wfll be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1X PM, on February 24. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land to the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, Town 3 North. Range 7 West, described as: Commencing at foe Northwest corner of North 1/2 pf the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, Town 3 North. Range 7 West, thence South in the center of Highway 175 feet, thence East 212 test, thence North 175 test, thence West 212 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shafl be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined etwndoned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shafl be X days from the date o! such sale Dated: January 27. 2005 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593 1311 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Fremont Investment & Loan 304X Telegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms. Mchigan 48025-5822 Ate S046020F01 BARRY COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROFESSIONALS! Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, H any, shafl bo flmtted eotety to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sate, ptoe interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Angola Marsh and Jason Ekoy, both unmarried persons, original mortgagor(s). to Countrywide Home Loans, toe. Mortgagee, dated February 29. 20X. and recorded on March 3, 2000 to instrument 1041748. to Barry county records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Bghty-Eight Thousand Ntoe Hundred Ninety-Eight And 29/1X Dollars ($88,998.29). including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under foe power ol sate contained to said mort­ gage and foe statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfle vendue, at foe Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1X PM, on March 3. 2005. Said premises are situated in WKage ol . Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1. Town 4 North, Range 9 West. Village of Freeport. Barry County. Michigan, for place of begtontog; thence East 528 Fo*; thence South 185 Feet; thence West 528 F' at; thence North 165 Feet to the point oi Deginninc The redemption period shafl be 6 months from foe date of such safe, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA t*».3241a. to which case the redemption period shall bo X days from foe date of such sale. Dated. February 3. 2005 For more information, please cafl: FC X 248.593 1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loens, Inc. 304X Tetegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #047544F01 oriau residents. Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said meeting wtll be available at Histone Chartton Park. 2545 S Chartton Park Road, Hasting*: Ml 49058. dunng regular busi­ ness hours Persons wishing to comment by letter or e-mail may pick up a copy of the department's 5-Yaar Parks and Recreation Master Pit.-* prior to the meeting. E-mails may be sent to gsbannonS’isflrva.sl Dr. George Shannon, Barry County Parks and Recreation Director 08M74SQ Hastings City Bank HCB Mortgage Company INTEREST MQDLCT RAJI KMbTS APR 30 Yrar Fixed 30 Year Fixed - Bmcckly 20 Year Fixed 20 Year Fixed - Biweekly IS Year Fixed IS Year Fixed- Biweekly 7 Year Balloon 3 Year ARM I Year ARM 5.42S 5.750 5.500 0.00 0.00 000 000 0.00 0.00 000 0.00 000 5.690 5 >06 5.587 5 705 5.234 5J54 5.116 8 100 7238 5 625 5125 5250 4.990 5.875 5J75 Cal! 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The stick, three to four inches long, had gone through the thigh and had come out the other side, and was bleeding severely. The emergency workers who arrived un scene had to call for either a quadrunner or snowmobile to move the woman from the woods about three-fourths of a mile from a main road near Hastings Point and Gun Lake roads. The woman was then flown by helicopter to Pennock Hospital. The extent of her injuries and current condition are unknown. Two men arrested for having meth lab HASTINGS — Officers received a tip Tuesday, Jan. 18. of a suspected methamphetamine operation at a residence in the 300 block of East Thom Street. Officers were able to execute a search warrant a few hours later and seized several components used in the making of meth, but did not find an active lab. It appeared the suspects had completed the process and moved on. Officers were able to identify the subjects involved and arrested two men on three counts of operating and mainlining a meth lab and for operating a tab in the presence of a minor. Officers arrested Chad Wilcox. 31. of Hastings, at the Barry County Jail, where he is current'y incarcerated on a unrelated charges, and Blake Moreland, 28 also from Hastings, who turned himself in to authorities Jan. 29. Moreland also was wanted on a probation violation for similar offenses out of Van Buren Countv. Both men also are facing charges of being habitual offenders. REDUCED! 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, walkout ranch on 133 wooded acres. All appli­ ances included!! 2 stall ga­ rage, newer roof and finish­ ed tec. room downstairs. Only 3 miles south of Cale­ donia. Thomapple-Kellogg Schools. Priced to sell at $139,900! Call Barb at Manus Realty (616)676-4106 or (616)560-2743 for a private showing. HASTINGS — Officers from Hastings City Police Department were dispatched to a suspected retail fraud compi.xint at the Plumb's Grocery Store Jan. 25. after a store employee observed a young man putting cold medicine in his pocket. The young man left the store, and attempts by store personnel to stop him were unsuccessful. Officers arrived on scene at 6:49 a.m. and confronted the subject walking in the parking lot. While investigating the retail fraud complaint, it was learned that the subject. Eric Beam. 19, of Hastings, was wanted on a three count felony warrant for check fraud out of Hastings. Beam was placed under arrest on the warrants and taken to Barry County Jail without incident. DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. OPEN HOUSE Sunday, 2­ 4pm. 9755 Cox Rd., Bellevue. 3 Bedroom ranch with 2 car attached garage, inground pool, 4.9 acres. Many extras. Priced at $147,900. (269)763­ 2936 HASTINGS — A Hastings man is facing charges of possessing marijuana after officers arrested him on an unrelated matter Jan. 26. Hastings Police Department officers were requested by Michigan State Police post in Hastings to arrest Benjamin Shepherd, 23. who was wanted by Charlotte authorities. When officers went to arrest him. they saw him throw a bag containing marijua­ na underneath the chair in which he was sitting. VACATION RENTAL FOR older couple near Brooks­ ville, Florida. Nice trailer home for April, $550 for month. (269)945-5671 DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. IN LOVING MEMORY of Dale Floria 4/28/51-1/28/00 & Ken Floria 10/14/19-2/10/99 We think of you both every day! Lane, Betsy k Families. Court of Appeals upholds conviction of Rosenberg The Michigan Court of Appeals last week upheld the conviction of Timmy Allen Rosenberg for delivery of ’css than 50 grams of cocaine aris­ ing out of a Circuit Court jury trial in 2002 before Circuit Judge James H. Fisher. While the Court of Appeals upheld the convic­ tion, the three-judge panel did remand the matter to Barry County Circuit Court for re-sentencing in accord with their 10-page opinion, stating "We agree that the guidelines do not adequately reflect this particular defendant's history and that a more properly proportionate sentence may be had by deviating upwards beyond the recommended min­ imum sentence range However, we do not believe that the factors considered were sufficiently substantial and compelling to justify the extent of the trial's court departure.’ The panel also spent more than five pages reviewing Rosenberg's appellate counsel's allega­ tions of prosecutorial misconduct against Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Gordon Shane McNeill, finding in every instance McNeill’s actions were appropriate. McNeill had written and filed a 19-page sen­ tencing brief outlining the extensive criminal his­ tory of Rosenberg for the Circuit Court's consider­ ation. maintaining that Rosenberg was alleged to have engaged in "... no less than thirteen other sep­ arate and distinct reported instances of criminal behavior against a person or persons during the last five years, in addition to these four separate criminal sexual conduct offenses.’ The sentencing brief focused on Rosenberg's apparent tendency toward selecting vulnerable young women upon whom to prey. Also in McNeill’s sentencing brief was the statement. ’The sentencing guidelines fail to ade­ quately reflect the impact this offender, the totality of his drug dealing ami his entire one-man crimi­ nal enterprise has had upon this community during the nineteen years since he began his adult crimi­ nal career. This one isolated incident of cocaine delivery fails to be adequately considered with the substantia! evidence of defendant consistently being in possession of much greater quantities of cocaine and pounds of marijuana at any time." McNeill described the extensive record made by Judge Fisher in imposing a sentence of 15 to 30 years in prison as "brilliant... This office continues to believe the sentence imposed was the correct sentence and entirely in the best interests of this community, specifically the young women of this community," said McNeil). Rosenberg was found not guilty in three sepa­ rate trials on charges of sexual assault trials by juries in 1996 and 2000, and again by another jury shortly after his cocaine delivery conviction. The prosecutor's office anticipates asking the court al the re-sentencing hearing, tentatively scheduled for April 21. for a term of imprisonment of somewhere between 10 and 12 years on the low-end and 30 years on the high end. with the maximum fines allowable. The imposition of fines and costs will require Rosenberg to remain under parole supervision for the length of time he takes to pay the fines and costs in full before release from the Department of Corrections. Retail fraud leads to warrant arrest Arrest leads to pot possession charges Three apprehended for stealing car RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — A traffic accident on Yecklcy Road was reported to Central Dispatch 911 Monday, Jan. 31, when a passerby noticed three young men were running away from the scene After investigation by Michigan State Police Hastings Post.roopcrs, it was learned that the three young men stole the car from another friend, hit a boulder and wrecked the car. • The names of the suspects were not released. ’’ir**’**' • Dustin Jaworowski. 21, of Middleville, was sentenced in Bany County Circuit Coart Jan. 27 to 90 days in jail with credit for 11 days served and costs and fines of $1,120 for one count • April Lewis. 36 of Middleville, was sentenced Jan. 27 to three years probation. 30 days in jail with credit for two days of attempted assault with a dangerous weapon. The balance of his jail sentence will be suspended upon pay- served, and court costs and fines of $1,980 for one count of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. ment of his assessments by Feb. 4. The charge stems from his arrest last November in Middleville. The maximum penalty for this feloay is two years in jail and/or $ 1.000 in fines. Jaworowski is hearing impaired and was assisted in his defense by an interpreter who relayed his statement that he was sorry for the incident and. because of his deafness, the atteiqpt- third offense. The balance of her jail sentence will be suspended upon suc­ cessful completion of probation. This charge is from her arrest in Yankee Springs Township in July. The maximum penalty for this felony is $500 to $5,000 in cd assault was a misunderstanding. three years probation. fines nd either one to five years in prison or 30 days in jail and Triple fatality van driver faces charges of negligent homicide by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer Three counts of negligent homicide have been authorized by the Barry County Prosecuting Attorney’s office against rhe 23year-old driver of a van that crashed Dec. 5. killing three Michigan Career Technical Institute students. Rachel Kerns. 23 of Trenton, will be arrained this week on the charges authorized Monday. Jan 31. by Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Gordon Shan.* McNeill. As reported in the Dec. 9 Banner. Kerns was driving a 1993 Mercury Villager carrying five passengers traveling east on 4 Mile Road near Norris Road in Barry County's Prairieville Township when she lost control of the van. The vehicle ran off the south side of the roadway, struck several trees and over­ turned. As a result of the crash, two passengers. Glen D. Lloyd. 20. of Muskegon, and Noel L. Gelfund. 19. of South Lyon, were ejected from the vehicle and later were pronounced dead at the scene. Another passenger. Kelly A. Vargo. 21. of Redford, also was pronounced dead al the scene as a result of injuries she suf­ fered. Passenger Jonathon Eschtruth, 20. of Caro, and Kerns were transported by Life Care ambulance to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo for further care. Another passenger Larry Annala. 19 .of Ishpeming, was transported to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo for critical care. Kerns and Eschtruth were released from Borgess to their parents. Kerns. Eschtruth. Annala. and Vargo were wearing seat belts. The six occupants were students at MCT1 in Prairieville Township. The school is a residential training center for adults with physical, mental or emotional disabilities. The school is located on Pine Lake in Bany County. The investigation at the scene, and later by Michigan State Police accident reconstruction experts, determined that the vehicle was traveling at an excessive rate of speed on a gravel roadway when Kerns lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle then left the roadway and then flipped into nearby trees. The area of the roadway where the crash occurred is an unposted 55 miles per hour zone. Toxicology results taken shortly after the accident were neg­ ative as to any alcohol or controlled substances being present in Kerns at the time of the crash. The crash was investigated by Troopers Bany Schrader. Phil Vannette. Kelly Linebaugh and Ray Durham of the Michigan Stale Police Hastings Post Negligent homicide carries a maximum period of incarcera­ tion of two years in prison. $2,000 in fines, and other sanctions. To prove the crime of negligent homicide, prosecutors must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the vehicle was operated on a public roadway at "an immoderate rate of speed, or in a careless, reckless or negligent manner and caused the death of another." Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 3. 2005 - Page 19 Effects of methamphetamine reach deep into the community Perhaps Michigan has never been faced • Municipal and utility workers: Meter Authorities now arc looking al the Drug County Sheriff Department at (269) 948­ with a more destructive and dangerous drug, readers, code inspectors, postal, delivery In a training session sponsored by the Endangered Children (DEC) training and 4805. or the Michigan State Police Hastings with such far-reaching impact on the com­ personnel and utility workers, who get imo Office of Drug Control Policy. Michigan educational program. The DEC protocol Post at (269) 948-8283. Within Hastings, munity, than methamphetamine. back yards, basements or buildings in the Department Health. combines law enforcement, social services, call the Hastings City Police Department at (269) 945-5744. health and emotional harm. of Community From issues of personal danger, health, community can come across meth labs. Michigan High Intensity Drug Trafficking medical personnel and prosecutors in a environment, safety, prosecution, treatment Because clandestine labs can show up in any Area and the Michigan State Police, repre­ multi-jurisdictional approach to stop this and recovery, methamphetamine can touch house, garage, out building, trailer, car or sentatives from law enforcement, child wel­ form of abuse. DEC training and protocol Enforcement Team (SWET) handout used everyone in the community. This article is from the Southwest van. in rural or urban settings, community fare. substance abuse prevention and treat­ places the importance of providing for the with permission by Heather A. Reed, staff Unlike most illegal drugs that are import­ workers are at risk of becoming exposed to ment. schools, the medical professions and immediate health and safety of children at a writer and member of the Barry County ed into a community, methamphetamine can the same meth dangers as first responders the court system received information on drug scene, followed by the preservation of Methamphetamine Prevention Task Force. easily be manufactured (cooked) in the home and social worker: how to develop protocol for protecting drug- child abuse crime scene evidence, and then or garage, using common household chemi­ Municipal workers should be on the look­ cals and ingredients found in local retail out for boarded structures, rooms or win­ stores. Cooking operations are makeshift dows; ventilation hoses and fans; strong or clandestine labs and can pop up anywhere in strange odors; suspicious chemicals laying the community. around, and trash containing coffee filters, • Agricultural ingredients: As members lithium batteries, acetone containers or of Michigan’s agricultural community, farm­ empty cold tablet packages once containing ers have what the methamphetamine cookers pseudoephedrine, or iodine and lye pack­ need: anhydrous ammonia, which often is stolen from field tanks and distribution out­ ages. Home and rental property owners and lets. Cookers are known to steal small quan­ operators: Buying property or owning tities of anhydrous ammonia using plastic rental property in Michigan is a major gas cans, propane grill tanks, or other crude investment Having that property associated and elementary containers. They have even with meth activities can render the property stolen complete field tanks. useless, with owners paying to have a toxic Farmers or fertilizer dealers are encour­ waste site cleaned up. The meth cooking aged to keep tanks locked and in a well-lit process produces highly toxic waste that and secure area. Look for acts of tampering, quickly contaminates houses, structures, fur­ including loose values, leaks, discarded nishings. ground water and soils. In addition, buckets, coolers, duct tape, garden hoses and the atmosphere surrounding a methampheta­ endangered children, especially those aggressive prosecution of the abusing par- Better Business Bureau warns about tax scams Tax season is here again and most con­ sumers in the Grand Rapids area are again looking for ways to cut their taxes. Unfortunately, con artists are also aggressive­ ly selling tax loopholes that may be swindles. Here arc a few: No taxes withheld from your wages: Con mine cooking operation is highly explosive., bicycle inner tubes. There is also a colored organic additive, subject to chemical explosions and fires. GloTell. that has been approved for sale and Owners and property managers should look is being marketed as an anhydrous ammonia for boarded up rooms or windows; ventila­ theft deterrent. It does not inhibit the pro­ tion hoses or fans; strong/strange odors; duction of meth from anhydrous ammonia numerous gas cans, propane grill tanks, tub­ The cleanup of a meth lab is as hazardous as cleaning up a toxic waste spill. Here, specialized suits are worn by an official Haz-Mat crew cleaning up an active lab. (Photo from the SWET handout, used with permission.) and therefore is not as a chemical inhibitor. ing, glass jars and coolers; unusual traffic at exposed to meth. Children in a rneth envi­ ents. DEC places a high emphasis on sharing But it does reduce the concentration of meth all hours of the day and night; and excess ronment are especially at risk because they case and investigation information, child and stain the final drug pink, as well as all trash containing coffee fillers, batteries, ace­ are living in a highly hazardous environment interviewing techniques, and case coordina­ instruments tone containers, and empty cold tablet pack­ prone to explosions, fires, and toxic chemi­ tion designed to safely remove and provide ages once containing pseudoephedrine. cal contamination. These same children also treatment to meth-endangered children. used in the manufacturing process. Even low concentrations of GloTell are detectable using ultraviolet lighting, per­ Mobile home park owners and man­ may encounter serious health risks that may The safety of first responders; the health mitting the detection of anyone who has agers: Just the close proximity of mobile range from cancer, bums, sores, neurological and safety of children; the contamination of come into contract with treated anhydrous homes in a park can spell disaster when a damage, asthma, lung damaje and other property, furnishings, soils, ground water clandestine meth medical conditions due to nutrition and and drinking water, the demands placed on ammonia. For more information about lab exists. Dangerous GloTell call. 1-866 STOP METH, or visit fumes, explosions, fires and toxic contami­ hnp;-www.Gl9Ttll.com nation puts everyone living nearby in serious Reports show meth-endangered children judicial systems and the devastating and self hygiene neglect. community prevention, treatment, health and • Retail ingedlenLs: Everything cookers jeopardy. But this same close proximity can can also experience a higher degree of men­ destructive habits of meth cookers and need to produce methamphetamine can be safeguard a mobile home community from tal. physical and sexual abuse. They are abusers are challenges that communities found in most retail, pharmacy or hardware the devastating effects of meth because exposed to an environment of guns, violence across Michigan must face. stores. Michigan retailers serve as a first line detection should be easy. and highly dangerous and undesirable cook­ of defense by removing easy shelf access to Hotel/motel owners and operators: The ers. users and abusers. To report tips or suspicions about meth production, there are many numbers to call. All calls to the following numbers are kept confidential. For anyone within the stale of Michigan, call 1-800-METH-TIP. For Barry County residents, call either Barry County Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031. Barry North Country Trail group to meet Feb. 9 These are just some of the components of meth. They can be found in just about every store and home in Barry County. (Photo from the SWET handout, used with permission.) products pseu­ personal safety of guests, costly cleanup of doephedrine; providing heightened security contaminated rooms and furnishings and like those containing measures to prevent the theft of precursors, loss due to explosions and fires mandates and limiting sales of unusual amounts and that ail Michigan motel and hotel owners repeat purchases of these precursors. and operators train employees on spotting In addition, employees should be trained and reporting meth activities. And don't be on how to report suspicious purchases. Not fooled, meth labs don't distinguish between every purchase of lithium batteries, drain chain-owned inns or ‘"mom and pop" oper­ cleaner, acetone, sulfuric acid, paint thinner, ations. Meth labs can pop up any lime an starter fluid, camping fuel, or toluene, to opportunity exists, and the results are disas­ name a few precursors, implicates a meth trous. large and Employees should look for guesLs check­ repeated purchases of these products do — ing in with boxes of hardware components cooker. However, unusually especially ones w ith pseudoephedrine. • First Responders: Stumbling across a methamphetamine lab can spell instant instead of luggage; guests carrying housekeeping enter; unusual traffic; and dis­ der. Law enforcement officers, fire fighters carded trash containing coffee filters, lithium and paramedics can be immediately exposed batteries, acetone containers, empty cold tablet doephedrine. or iodine and lye packages. injuries resulting from chemical explosions, packages once containing pseu­ Individuals who abuse meth are known as fires and toxic exposure-all common dangers "tweakers." They are highly unpredictable associated with methamphetamine cooking and can become extremely violent. What sites. should you do if you encounter someone • Social workers: Child welfare, proba­ who is tweaking? Talk slowly, clearly and tion officers and community health workers continuously in a non-threatening manner, also cai find themselves on the front lines of stand still at first face-to-face contact, keep a the methamphetamine problem. distance of seven to ten feet. Keep hands in Just like first responders, social workers front of the body, because any movement are at risk from accidentally encountering a can be interpreted as a sign of aggression. meth lab. Aside from protecting themselves Slowly walk while backing out. maintaining from personal safety and health dangers, eye contact until safely away from harm. If social workers can also protect the rominu- encountering a tweaker it is best to back off ni’y from the dangerous effects of metham­ and immediately call the authorities. phetamine. Providing a valuable role in pro­ Children: Many Michigan children are tecting the community, especially children forced to live in dangerous drug environ­ exposed to methamphetamine, social work­ ments. ers should look for and immediately report Authorities any suspicious activities that signal meth resources and concentrating their efforts to cooking or use. especially when children arc protect these endangered children who arc involved. becoming including are now years. African-Americans get a "slavery repara­ tions" tax refund: Thousands of AfricanAmericans have been tricked by people offer­ ing to file for tax credits or refunds related to reparations for slavery. There is no such pro­ vision in the tax law. Victims may pay $100 or more for this service, but the claims are a waste of money. Promoters of reparations tax schemes have been convicted and impris­ oned. And taxpayers sometimes face a $500 IRS penalty for filing such claims. Don’t fall for "too good to be true" pitch­ es. To report suspected tax fraud activity, contact the IRS at 1.800.829.0433. Further information on tax fraud is available at www.treas.gov/irs/ci/index.htm. * Also remember to check out companies before you buy. Visit our web site. www.gratxirapids.bbb.org. or just give us a call 24 hours a day at 1-800-6 THE BBB. If you have a complaint, use the form on our web site or write us at: BBB. 40 Pearl, N.W.. Suite 354, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Our office serves Grand Rapids and all of Kent County. We’re so sure you’ll find our Free Online Banking and Bill Pay fast and easy to use ... WE’RE WILLING TO PAY YOU TO GIVE IT A TRY! Come into any Hastings City Bank branch between February 1 and February 28 for a demonstration. You’ll be able to bill pay yourself one dollar! methamphetamine. combining Social Security number or give you a phony W-2 so it appears that you qualify for a big refund. They may offer to split thr refund with you. They disappear and you get Ike IRS audit! Pay the tax and get a prize: They claim that you have won a big prize but insist you must pay them tax money in advance to receive iL Baloney! Real winners may need to make an estimated tax payment, but it goes to the IRS. not the prize promoters. Winners of cash, cars or a trips receive an IRS Form 1099 showing the prize value which must be reported on your tax return. Improper home-based business. Promoters claim that individuals can deduct most, or all. of their personal expenses as business expenses by setting up a bogus home-based business. But the tax code firmly establishes that a clear business purpose and profi. motive must exist in order to claim business expenses. This scam has been around for . and Bill Pay jars and coolers; guests reluctant to have health and safety danger for any first respon­ cal bums, collapsed lungs and other serious The monthly meeting of the Chief Noonday Chapter of the North Country Trail Association will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, at the Barry Township Hall, 155 E. Orchard St. in Delton. Everyone is welcome to attend. The North Country Trail is a premier foot­ path that runs from New York to North Dakota. Its most extensive section is through Michigan, including local towns and areas such as Marshall, Battle Creek. Fort Custer. Augusta. Yankee Springs, and more. For more information about the meeting or about the Chief Noonday Chapter of the North Country Trail Association, visit http://www.northcountrylrail.org/cnd/ or call Tom Garnett at 269-382-2561. artists ••instruct" you to tell your employer not to withhold federal income tax or employment taxes from your wage*. TlK»e schemes are based on a comple’. Jy discredit­ ed interpretation of tax la«*. x Employers are required by law to withhold employment taxes or they face criminal and civil sanc­ tions. Big refunds, .for a fee: Scam artists approach you wanting to "borrow" your in propane grill tanks, gas cans, tubing, glass to serious health problems including chemi­ (Reed is available by e-mail al heather (a j- adgraphics.com or phone (269) 945-9554.) 269-945-2401 their exposed to serious physical. www.hastingscitybank.com Hastings City Bank Member FDIC �Page 20 - Thursday February 3. 2005 - The Hastings Banner JACOBS, continued from page 3 problems, but we have to look at Barn County. I don't think you'll see a lol of dif­ ferences between Lakewood and Delton and Hastings and Middleville and Nashville. But we haxe to figure out what is causing the problem and take a step back and then figure out what we're going to do to rectify the situ­ ation." Some of the questions the Foundation may explore to determine the causes of young peo­ ple’s problems. Jacobs said, are: Is it part ot an economic thing? Is it a cultural thing? Is there a need for more extracurricular activi­ ties? Does religion play much of an important part to a better life? Is it the breakdown of the family? Do parents and schools need to reevaluate what they are doing? The Foundation needs to discuss and deal with such issues, he said, “because our busi­ ness is people and granting that affects peo­ ple. A lot of the programs we deal with are about people, their needs, wants and desires and programs that are better for people. That's what we're all about, really, is people. Understanding people and trying to under­ stand them better is very important to us going forward. We're going to spend some time this year under my administration get­ ting a better understanding of what's happen­ ing in Barry County so we can measure it and have a better idea of 'are we getting better or is the problem growing?’ If we are getting better, what are we doing that's making a dif­ ference. If we arc doing worse. what do we have to do stop the loss?" The Foundation Board is keeping an open mind on the causes of problems experienced by local young people. "We don't have any predetermined mes­ sage.” Jacobs said. “We re just trying to fig­ ure out what's going on. From the last time we got some results, the numbers seem to be worse. We seem to be losing ground, but I think America is losing ground in societal issues and personal problems of people. Crime is up. And those all come back to. I think, community.” Since late November the Foundation has been successfully helping the Hastings Public­ Library raise funds for a new library building to be constructed on the site of the former Mama B’s in downtown Hastings by City Hall “We’ve trained ourselves and our staff bet­ ter so when the library seemed to be strug­ gling (with fundraising), we stepped up and asked them if they would be willing to work with us.” Jacobs said. The fundraising contin­ ues to have the support and help of the library and its volunteers. Foundation Executive Director Bonnie Ballinger and Program Director Jennifer Richards have expertise in fundraising and other areas to help the community, he noted. "We've spent a considerable amount of money sending Jennifer and Bonnie to class­ es to become better at what they do... so we can make better decisions on how we spend our money; we can be better at granting and well known tnroughoui the state as a commu­ nity foundation that knows what they are doing so when there arc grants available, we're in line possibly to get some of that money." A new library "is in the best interests of the City of Hastings, the youth, the seniors and other people w ho like to use the library. It will help downtown Hastings. It will have an eco­ nomic value to downtown Hastings. The (cur­ rent) library facility is not large enough; the parking is not genl. We really need to do something. We re hoping to gel that (fundraising) lone this year and get the library built." Jacobs said. The library staff will be updating the progress of the fundraising on a barometer. “We're pretty confident the people will step up now and lake on the library and gel it done. There was some controversy (about closing a portion of Mill Street for the library­ building). I was part of that controversy. I know. 1 never was against the library. I always thought the library was a great idea.” he said, noting it was the former proposed location he opposed. "Once you pul a building some­ where. you have to live with it. So you don't want to put it in the wrong place... You don't want a closed street. You have to worry about traffic flow. "This (current proposed location) is a bet­ ter place. It’s right on the main street. It’s going to help the downtown and it will defi­ nitely help that end of Hastings and it's in walking distance for many of the schools if they do want to go to the library. It’s really easy for senior citizens, in a traffic pattern they would frequent. HAAS, continued from page 3 ’’There is currently significant activity which includes start-up assistance for new’ businesses, small business counseling and the facilitation of grant applications. Additionally, we plan to develop a listing of up-to-date site locations in 2005 to enhance our new business activity." Haas said. Osgood earns Scholar-Athlete award "I just wish we could have been involved (with the library fund drive) right up front." Jacobs said. “Hopefully, when people are doing fundraising like this, even if they don’t want us to run it. we hope they will sit down with the Community Foundation and discuss the project, including its potential and some of the negative things about it... We have peo­ ple on our board that have a lol of knowl­ edge." The Foundation last year was successful in helping Pennock Hospital raise funds quickly to assist with the cost ot a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). which is state-of-the-art imaging technology. Ballinger was instrumental in that effort, and he said. "I think it was done very profes­ sionally. “The Foundation is better '.han hiring an outside fundraiser because the foundation knows the people and what impact a project will have on the community." Since the Foundation made its first grant in 1996. contributions from the area have allowed the Foundation to reinvest $1,593,580 into the county. Foundation accomplishments were many in 2004. Scholarships and grant awards from July 5. 2003 through June 30. 2004 amounted to $344,870. A joint grant, for example, from the Foundation and the Barry County United Way/Continuum of Care funded a Barry County Homeless Pre venlion Summit and assisted in emergency funding for those at risk of losing shelter. Other accomplishments were holding a Senior Strategics Event in partnership with the Pennock Foundation. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. Allegan County Community­ Foundation and the Barry County Commission on Aging and producing a calen­ dar featuring scenes in Barry County. “We’ve been real active in leadership, sup­ porting leadership, the Thomapple Arts Council and a lot of things that are for the benefit of a better way of life in Barry County. It is our best interest to have all of those things." Jacobs said. The Michigan High School Athletic Association’s Scholar-Athlete Award pro­ gram has selected its eight scholarship recipi­ ents for the 2004 fall sports season, and this year's award winner for boys’ golf is Delton Kellogg senior Ross Osgcxid. Osgood completed his fourth season with the Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ golf team in the fall of 2004. This past season he helped the team set a new 18-holc record, and also tied school record for an individual score on 9 holes. It takes much more than outstanding athlet­ ic achievements to cam this award. Osgood is the Vice President for Interact and Student Council. He has been a member of the National Honor Society and Drama for two years. As a participant in the Theater Club, he held position as student director and actor. Osgood earned Outstanding Service Awards in Interact and Student Council, has partici­ pated in the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Program for two years, and has volunteered at Bernard Museum and with Red Cross Blood Drives. He plans to attend Western Michigan University after graduation from DKHS. Farm Bureau insurance, in its 16th year of sponsoring the award, will give a $1,000 col­ lege scholarship to each of the eight fall sports w inners, the first of 28 total scholar­ ships to be presented, one for each sport in which the MHSAA sponsors a postseason tournament. Students applying for the Scholar-Athlete Award must be carrying al least a 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) grade-point average, and have pre­ viously won a letter in a varsity sport in which the Michigan High School Athletic Association sponsors a postseason tourna­ ment. Other requirements for the applicants were to show active participation in other school and community activities and produce an essay on the importance of sportsmanship in educational athletics. “Sportsmanship is what maintains control during the game,” wrote Osgood in his essay. “It is what brings teams together at the end of a tough game. It’s what makes the game fun Ross Osgood for athletes and fans. Sportsmanship is piaying fair and losing without complaint." Each of the scholarship recipients will be honored at half-time ceremonies of the Class C Boys’ Basketball final game at the Breslin Student Events Center in East Lansing on March 19. Commemorative plaques will be given to other finalists in recognition of their accomplishments. Other Scholar-Athku Award honorees for the 2004 fall sports season are: Christina Ashley Maertens. Birmingham Seaholm . girls’ basketball: Jason Victor Hawley, Temperance Bedford . boys’ cross country; Kelly Nicole Sampson. Detroit Renaissance . girls’ cross country; Steve Short. Kingsford, football; Mark Weber. Grand Rapids Catholic Central. boys’ soccer Emily Weslosky, Troy Athens . girls' swimming & diving; Jenny Armstrong, Harbor Springs , girls’ tennis. Lakewood High School’s Rachel King is a finalist in softball. Winter sport scholarship recipients will be announced on Feb. 8, and spring sports hon­ orees will be announced on Feb. 15. DOELE, continued from page 3 with that group.” he said. “We also look forward to the hospital working with our medical staff. Whether it be on ran individual basis or a group basis, it depends on the specific issue, but we are =500 AUTO SHOW BONUS on selected New vehicles thru February Sth! engaged in a spirit of listening, evaluation and cooperation where we can and what serves the best interests of the patients that we serve and the communities wc serve as well as the hospital and medical staff." Financially. Pennock contin­ ues to be in “good health," enabling it to purchase equip­ ment and attract hospital profes­ sionals and recruit physicians when needed. Two emergency room physicians have been hired recently as wcB as another physi­ cian. The possible addition of another obstetrician/gynecoloS is being explored to join Drs. rey Dinges and Laura Doherty. “In addition to that, we’re looking at a variety of capital equipment projects and that involves some information serv­ ices systems," Doele said, that will provide rap id responses to physicians “and possibly even in preparation for the computerized and paperless medical record. That’s a ways off. but we’re cer­ tainly considering the foundation of that at this point in time. “...We are pursuing some new technology. We’re hoping that we can successfully pursue a 01 PONTIAC AZTEK AWD fixed MRI unit here in Hastings, but there are some issues with *231OOm»nth. the state of Michigan that we’ll ■aaD ■ MOntn have to have clarified and/or work with them on." State-of-the art imaging tech­ nology. called a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). was recently purchased through donations *99.00 Down Delivers!* 02 CHEVY S-l OXCAB 4X4 00 OLDS INTRIGUE •269eom.n»- $158°0montli‘ from the Pennock Foundation and area citi­ zens and businesses. “That’s up and running, and we’’/e seen benefits from it already, and we have plans for future expansion of it and its accessibility to physicians for patient care." Dock said. “It’s phenomenal technology. It’s not ia all hospi­ tals. It's certainly not in all smaller hospitals. I feel very grateful to the community, particu­ larly to those who donated to our Capital Campaign as well as the support of our med­ ical staff and hospital employees to see that this was instituted. Those in the Radiology Department have worked hard to make this work very efficiently, and 1 think that’s just one more example of how progressive* Pennock is." Pennock, for a number of years, has bad many renovations and building projects, but none are currently on the drawing board. “We are evaluating several different servic­ es in the next couple of years to determine if we want to add those or refine what we’re doing.” he said. Doele said he could not give specific details at this lime on some of the proposed “initiatives" being discussed with medical staff. “They will be discussed in the upcoming year. There are some initiatives between the hospital and medical staff of some items that are going to be explored soon for determina­ tion in the future on how wc will proceed. "The hospital and the board arc genuinely interested in listening, evaluating and work­ ing with the medical staff and particularly the community on issues that arc mutually bene­ ficial to us that result in local available quali­ ty care for our patients. Our patients are most important. That’s why we are here." Doele said. "...Our decisions are driven by what’s best for the patient... We think we do a very good job at that and we will continue.” MERIT, continued from page 1 — dent renders aid or performs volunteer service that directly benefits someone other than the student... Eligible activities may include (but are not limited to), reading to children in the elementary grades, tutoring, mentoring younger chil­ dren. service learning. Meals on Wheels. Hospice, hospital volunteer. Habitat for Humanity or participating in activities that encourage middle school children to 01 GMC JIMMY SLT ‘25O°Omnnfh. montn ’99.00 Down Delivers!* I ’99.00 Down Delivers! 97 CHEVY 1500 4X4 *24feomontti* 01 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY 97 CHEVY SUBURBAN 2500 4X4 01 CHEVY IMPALA LS $28800montlv* *199°°month ‘ »239°°monW Visit us on the web at www.dreisbachmotors.com □REISBACH 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings (269) 948-8000 ucww dfeisbochmofors com Locally Owned & Operated •Just add tax & fees W A C — See salesperson for details' Exceeding Expectations is EncDncooc* Presoen? Don Gentry. Soles Mgr Bame Signs Sales Amy Peer Soles CtYB Stverman RnarxreMgr J Amy Tort. Soto a Family Thamuon SALES HOWS: x«or, 5 Wvd until 8 Tue Thuft FflunH6 Saturday trtl noon SLriKLMQW. Mon & Wed 8-7 Tue Thu & Fn 8-5 prepare for college. ” The resolution also outlines. "Other activities may include volunteer work through organizations such as local United Way agencies. AmeriCorps, faith­ based organizations, or other recognized local volunteer organizations." Local schools now are working on guidelines and ways to establish the com­ munity service criteria for students. "It is important that local districts and educators develop their own policies," said State Treasurer Jay B. Rising, chair of the Merit Award Board, stated in the press release. "They know best the needs of their respective communities and the opportunities available to students." The community service students participate in should be separate from regu­ lar extracurricular activities such as athletics, band and choir Delton Kellogg Principal Paul Blacken said he believes the idea of hiving students conduct community service is sound. ! Working to keep track of the students’ volunteer time and the method that will be used is something that may be complicated. Students at Delton Kellogg are currently highly involved in volunteer activi­ ties. but Blacken said this new program will further help the school and the local community. The 40 hours of required community service will only apply toward the Ment Award, as Delton Kellogg does not require community service hours for gradu­ ation. as some schools do. Blacken said in the end students will leam about volunteerism and the impor­ tance of giving back to the community through this program. Thomapple Kellogg recently sent home a letter outling the changes to parents with students in the Classes of 2006. 2007 and 2008. In the letter, it stated. "The community service hours may be performed at any time during the student’s high school years. Hours performed prior to the adop­ tion of this resolution will also be counted toward fulfilling the 40-hour require­ ment. For each student to receive payment, the Michigan Men; Award Office must receive verification that the community service requirement has been ful­ filled from the student’s high school." Forms have been given out for students to track their volunteer service time. Thomapple Kellogg High School Principal Ellen Zack said the students have been highly involved in volunteering in community and school activities for many years. The requirement of the community service hours will fit in nicely for many high school students who are already highly active. Additional information and guidelines will be available on April 1 at www.michigan.gov. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-02-10.pdf dbcff90a373d6b19d57cbe6bc49a9874 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY I2ISCHURCHST HASTINGS HI 49558-1(193 Former State Rep elaborates on taxes Turn off the TV See Editorial on Page 5 See Story on Page 19 See Story on Page 10 The Hastings Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday. February 10, 2005 VOLUME 152, No. 6 County per diem vote Ethanol plant’s plans progressing Developer Tim Brodbeck says there have been hurdles to overcome for plans for the new Woodbury ethanol plant, but work is progressing. Brodbeck toki a Union Bank and UAP Farmers Appreciation Day audience at Lakewood United Methodist Church ’last week that an ethanol plant has tremendous economic effect on a community. There are currently 77 plants in operation with 19 in construction. Most use com, but they can also use wheat, milo and waste from bev­ erage plants to produce an alternative fuel. circulates in the community. Ethanoi operations will generate 694 permanent new jobs, including 32 at the local plant Brodbeck Mud it will mean additional income for farmers and give return to investors and it is a natural hedge for producers and investors. Legislative Coffee sGtedfor Feb. 14 The next Legislative Coffeee program will be held at 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10. at Delton Kellogg High School. Scheduled to appear are State Senator Patty Birkholz. State Representative Gary Newell; and R.ck Traer. representing Third District Congressman Vem Ehlers. They will discuss recent issues and take up any concerns constituents may wish to talk about. A straw vote will be taken at the end of the session to give legislators feedback on the issues discussed. The Legislative Coffee series is spon­ sored by the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. The public is welcome to attend. Village Players productions set Performances have been sold out for the two Saturday evenings, Feb. 19 and 26. but seats remain for the other four performanc­ es of the Village Players of Middleville dinner theater production of "Madam's Been Murdered - Tea will be Late.” Members of the Village Players of Middleville arc continuing their tradition of giving residents an excuse to get out of the bouse ind enjoy themselves this winter. "Madam 's Been Muntercd - Tea will be Laie*’ will be presented on Fridays and Saturdays. Feb. 11. 12. 18 and 25, at the Middle Villa Inn in Middleville. Call 795­ 3640 for reservations. The Middle Villa's Villa Meadows room will be transformed into an English manor house, "lousy" with atmosphere and ghosts. Cost for the dinner and the play is $25 per person Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner will be at 7, followed by the play. Groups planning to attend should try to make their reservations at the same time. A portion of the proceeds of this annual event goes to fund scholarships for Thomapplc Kellogg High School seniors who are planning a career in cither the per­ forming or visual arts. ‘Marne’ auditions Feb. 28, March 1 Aspiring actors arc encouraged to attend the open auditions for "Mame” from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. Feb. 28. and on Tuesday. March I. from 7 to 8 the at Rutland See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 PRICE 50c Legal opinion nullifies NEWS BRIEFS A plant costs $60 million to construct and it provides a one-time $142 million boost to the local economy. About $56 mil­ lion is spent annually and $110.2 million Trojans and Saxons 1-2 in wrestling Dive team tests the waters The Barry County Sheriff Department dive team had a training session on Gun Lake Monday, Feb. 7.' Shown here are five of the nine members, including (from left) Deputy Nick Seifert, Sergeant Chris Yonkers, and Deputy Rob Horman assisting Sergeant Tony Stein out of the water after his dive. The ice was approximately nine inches thick and the water 25 feet deep where they cut it about 100 yards offshore The dive team members remind ice fisherman to take a cel1 phone and life jacks! with them on the ice in case of emergency (Photo by Heather A. Reed) by David T. Young Editor The Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday morning voted 4-3 to permit themselves to receive per diem pay for attending next week’s Michigan Association of Counties convention. However, because of legal opinion obtained by County Administrator Michael Brown immediately after the meeting was adjourned, the action is now considered null and void. The matter can be taken up again at the next scheduled County Board meeting Feb. 22, a week after the MAC convention Feb. 14 and 15. The matter was brought to a vote by a motion from Commissioner Sandy James, who contended. "I feel people who are going (to the conference) should have a per diem, or at least have the option." A voice vote followed, with ayes and nays expressed on both sides, but Board Chairwoman Clare Tripp did not elect to hold a roil call vote of the seven members present. Commissioner Tom Wing was absent. After the meeting adjourned, the Banner attempted to learn who voted in the affirma­ tive and in the negative, under the mistaken belief the tally was 5-2. It was determined that four commissioners. Tripp. James. Michael Calhon and Don Nevins, voted to accept the per diems option, while Howard In the Hastings. Delton Kellogg and Thomapple Kellogg school districts the can­ didates needed to have a minimum of 40 sig­ natures on the their petitions. In Maple Valley candidates were only required to have a min­ imum of six signatures and Lakewood Board See SCHOOL, page 9 ‘ See LEGAL, page 7 Barry Dems call for elimination of State Senate School board candidates file for May 3 vote J-Ad Graphics News Service Local school board election races are under way earlier than usual, as candidates had to declare their intention by Tuesday for the May 3 election. The annual school election is scheduled for May rather than June because of changes in Michigan election consolidation laws, which took effect at the start of this year. The filing deadline date for all school board candidates was Tuesday. Feb. 8. at the Barry County Clerk’s office, or at the Ionia or Eaton County Clerk’s offices, if appropriate. Candidates were required to turn in a nomi­ nating petition or pay the $100 fee. "Hoot" Gibson, Wayne Adams and James French verbally said “no.” The Banner ihen toid board members that the vote was ax legal because it did not have the approval of a majority (five) of the total board of eight members. Tripp said it was her understanding that the 4-3 vote was legal because all that was required was a majority of commissioners present at the meeting. The Banner continued to insist thr vote was improper because a majority of the elect­ ed members of the board is necessary for all actions other than procedural matters. Brown, as soon as the issue was raised .by the Banner, attempted to reach County Attorney Peter Cohl in Grand Rapids by tele phone. At first he was unable to get ar answer, but called the Banner later that mom ing to confirm that at least five votes, or a majority of the elected members, was needed for the action to be legal. When asked about the results of this find­ ing. Brown said the action taken by the 'x»ard now must be considered void, but the matter can be revisited on Feb. 22. In other business at Tuesday morning's meeting, the County Board: • Heard County Clerk Debbie Smith’s pres­ entation on the 2004 annual report of the clerk’s office Dibble features potholes, signs A resident on South Dibble Street near Southeastern Elementary School has put up a sign to express her anger about the potholes that litter all over the street. While the Hastings City Council has taken steps to begin to fix the street and pave it. it may not come too soon for these residents and others who say they still have to travel the bumpy gravel road every day. (Photo by Heather A. Reed) The Barry County Democratic Party Saturday adopted a resolution calling for abolishing the Michigan Senate. In a near-unanimous vote of the 35 to 40 people in attendance at the party's county convention at Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings, approved was a proposed amend­ ment to Article IV. Section I of the Constitution of the Slate of Michigan regard­ ing the active support of the circulation of a petition to amend the Constitution which will abolish the State Senate and pass all legisla­ tive power to the Michigan House of Representatives. •The senate isn’t really necessary.” main­ tained party activist Robert Dwyer, who spearheaded the resolution. Dwyer said all legislative functions could be handled with little trouble by the 110 members of the Michigan House. The Michigan Senate has 38 members. He noted that one state. Nebraska, has had See OEMS, page 5 Former Viatec building bought, but who’s moving in? by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer The former Viatec building has been bought by a Grand Rapids developer and rumors are flying around Hastings about who’s moving in. The building at 1220 West State St. has been purchased by Delta Properties in Grand "You must be confused, there is no such thing going on. ” — ACE Hardware owner Jerry Bolthouse, on rumors his business will relocate to the former Viatec building. Rapids. From information found on the com­ pany’s website. Delta Properties is a father and son company with a main interest in com­ mercial properties in West Michigan. When contacted repeatedly for comment or to make any statement about what type of businesses are interested in the property. Joel Langloy. one of the owners, did not return the Banner’s phone calls. The most prominent local rumor circulat­ ing is that ACE Hardware, now located al 111 E. State St., will leave downtown Hastings and move into the Viatec building, which has been vacant since the local industry, founded by Ken Kensington, quit doing business last summer after 40 years. The Hastings City Planning Commission Monday night (Feb. 7) received a request from Delta Properties to rezone the property from industrial to commercial, but no other information has been forthcoming. Planning Commission Chairman and Hastings City Councilman David Jasperse said. “I had not heard the rumors about ACE Hardware moving, but I did know about the rezoning request and the public hearing,” which has been scheduled for March 7. Community Development Director and Zoning Administrator Daryle BenjaminForbes would make no comment about the possible uses of the building or if any of the local merchants will be relocating to the prop­ erty. When asked about a possible move to the Viatec building. ACE Hardware owner Jerry Bolthouse’s only comment was. “You must be confused, there is no such thing going on.” No other members of the Bolthouse family would comment on the possible move either. When asked about the unconfirmed reports. Eric Dreisbach. president of the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, said. “I don’t know anything for sure. 1 was interested See VIATEC, page 7 �Page 2 - Thursday. February 10. 2005 - The Hastings Bannsf NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Township Hall, located at 2461 Heath Road in Hastings. There will be callbacks from 8 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday. March 1. Norma Jean Acker from the Thomapple Players says. “Come prepared to read from the script and to sing. You may prepare a musical selection (no longer than 60 sec­ onds please), but it is not necessary.” Any post high school age adult from Barry County or the surrounding area may audition. Forrest Evans is the music director for the musical production. Show dales are April 28. 29 and 30 at 7 p.m. and May 1 at 3 p.m. at Central Elementary Auditorium in Hastings. Rehearsals will be on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Commission on Aging braiding in Hastings. More information about this spring’s Thomapple Players musical is available from director Laura Soule at 269 838-7681 and Sandy Greenfield, the assistant direc­ tor, at 269-945-2746. Lenten luncheon series will start Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings will be host for this year's Community Lenten Lunch and Worship series on the Thursdays of Lent, beginning Thursday. Feb. 10. Michael Anton says, “Anyone and every­ one are invited and welcome to be part of this annual gathering, sponsored since 1970 by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association." Lunch will be provided at noon each Thursday by a crew of cooks and servers organized through the Grace Sarah Circle. A free-will donation will be received. Worship will begin at 12:30 and end by 1 p.m. This year’s theme is “Lent — a Journey of Life and Death.” Laypersons from six local congregations will share personal witness reflections on that theme. The series will begin Thursday. Feb. 10. with David Millsop from Grace Lutheran. Anton, the host pastor, will serve as liturgist each week. Grace Lutheran ia located at 239 E. North St in Hastings, across from Tendercare Nursing Home. Call 945-9414 for more information. Arts scholarships deadline March 1 The Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County has announced applications are available for the 2005 Summer Scholarship. The scholaiships are competitive and limited. Applications for young musicians, actors and artists are available through school music teachers by the end of this week ot are available by calling the Arts Council at 269-945-2002. Forms are also on the web at www.thomappleartscouncil.org under the * Special Events" section. Scholarship applications are due Tuesday, March 1, by 5 p.m. Applications must be postmarked no later than March 1. Faxes or e-mails will not be accepted. All applica­ tions must be returned to the Thomapple Arts Council. 177 State St., Hastings, MI 49058. Auditions will take place during the week of March 21 at the Hastings High School Band Room. Students will be notified of the audition time. Awards will be presented at the scholarship recital that will be held Sunday, April 24. at the Thomapple Arts Council. Applicants must be residents of Barry County and be enrolled in grades 7 through II. Scholarships are given in the visual and performing arts. For mor? information, please call the Thomapple Arts Council or check the web­ site. Thomapple Wind Band concert set The Thomapple Wind Band is gearing up for a new concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20, at Lakewood High School. Rehearsals will be held in the Hastings High School band room from 7 to 9 p.m. on consecutive Thursdays, Feb. 10 and 17. The band this winter is under the direc­ tion of Keith Closson. Members of the adult ensemble come from as for away as Rockford, but are main­ ly from the Thomapple River area, hence the name. Membership in the ensemble is open to any post-high school age musician who is looking for an opportunity to play and can commit to the rehearsal and per­ formance schedule. Though all instrumentation is welcome, the band is especially needs clarinet and percussion players. Donald B. Fisher, 94, dies in Arizona Hastings businessman had colorful life For more information about how to get involved in the band, or to borrow an instrument if needed, please call Kim Domke (945-9181) or Joe LaJoye at 945­ 9766. Right to Life plans to meet Feb. 15 The Barry County Right to Life monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday. Feb. 15 at 7p.m. The location for the meeting will be Roush's Sidewalk Cafe at 119 S. Main in Nashville. Look for the checkered flags. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. Pierce Cedar Creek plans Birds of Prey Joe Rogers of the Wildlife Recovery Association will make a special appearance Friday, Feb. 18, at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, along with a collection of birds of prey (raptors), such as owls, eagles, and hawks. There will be two presentations. The first one. geared toward families with young children, starts at 6 pm. The second presen­ tation is at 7:30 pm and is for adults and families with older children. The cost of the program is $6 for adults and $4 for children (ages 12 and under). Members of Pierce Cedar Creek Institute receive a dollar discount per person. The Wildlife Recovery Association (WRA) is based in Shepard (Mich.) and was established in 1974. The WRA is one of the oldest organizations in Michigan caring for injured and orphaned birds of prey and spe­ cializes in rehabilitation. Pre-registration and payment for the pro­ gram are required. Reservations may be made by calling (269) 721-4190. Hastings alumnus nominees sought The board of the Hastings High School Alumni Association is now accepting nomi­ nation^ until April 15 for this year’s Distinguished Alumnus award. The award will be presented at the annu­ al alumni banquet in the high school cafete­ ria on Saturday, June 4. Nominations must be typed and should contain a short statement as to why the nom­ inee deserves this honor. The letter nominat­ ing the individual should include the year graduated from Hastings High, vocation, personal character and any other helpful information. Please send alumnus of the year letters to president of association. Jack Smith. 128 W. Grand St. Hastings, MI 49058. The Alumni Board members will and does consider previously submitted nomina­ tions, in addition to all new proposals. Dinner is benefit for Green Gables Green Gables Haven domestic violence shelter will have its annual fund-raising din­ Don (second from right), an electrician for Felpausch. J-Ad Graphics, Central School and a variety of businesses, is pictured here at the opening of the Felpausch Food Center in Hastings. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Donald B. Fisher is remembered fondly by fam­ ily and friends as a colorful guy who had a vast knowledge of the Civil War. loved animals and had expertise as an electrician. Fisher. 94. a former Hastings resident and buii- nessman. died Jan. 27 in Green Valley. Ariz. He and his wife. Betty, who survives, have lived m Arizona since their retiremen in 1981. Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service is being deferred until June. The service has been set for 11 a.m. June 4 at the Girrbach Funeral Horne in Hastings. Don was the fourth generation of his family to live in Hastings. His great-grandparents. John and Jane Fisher, emigrated from Ireland to the United Stales after the Civil War and homesteaded land on East State Road in Hastings Township. Don Fisher was bom May 7. 1910 in Kalamazoo. His parents. Elmer and Agnes (Holley) Fisher, moved their family to East State Road in Hastings when Don was 12 In 1929. Don kind of guy you’d want as a mentor because you could ask him something and he would tell you... There was no beating around the bush. If he thought you were wrong, he would tell you you’re wrong and why... He'd either chew me out (for something) or say 'you did a nice job. 1 appreciate what you’re doing.' He was always there. I would bounce stuff off of him if 1 had a question about something that was going on in the town. I'd ask Don. what do you think about thal? He always knew the inside or had a feeling for the skinny of what’s going on.” Jacobs said. H^ also liked Don’s “down-to-earth” analogies. Don told him once that it’s “the people who make a difference... What makes a great city «s its people and if they arc doing things right, you’re See FISHER, next page graduated from Hastings High School and then attended Battle Creek Community College. Don and Elizabeth (Betty) Blough were married in May, 1940 and raised their family - Mary. David and Julie - at Leach Lake in Hastings. Julie preceded Don in death. During World War 11. Don was an electrician in me U.S. Navy and when he completed his service, he began a career as an electrician. Fisher’s busi­ ness was called Fisher Electric “His biggest account was Felpausch. He did a lot of Felpausch work for years,” said Fred Jacobs, vice president of J-Ad Graphics. Don’s commer­ cial work included J-Ad Graphics from the 1950s until be retired. “I knew him from all those years.” Jacobs said, and the two became good friends through their business relationship. According to the Banner's records, in 1955 Don also completed installation of a “new 600 amp service” at Central School in Hastings. He also had many other accounts. “He really was a special guy.” Jacobs said. Don was like a mentor to him about many busi­ ness and community matters. Jacobs said he appre­ ciated Don’s frankness. “He (Don) was kind of like my mentor without admitting he was my mentor. “He was really an intelligent guy. He was the Maple Syrup Queen selected Dhanielle Tobias (right), daughter of Tim and Pam Tobias of Woodland, was named the 2005 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen Tuesday night. Joining her as members ot the court are (from left) Pamela Cook, daughter of Rex and Deborah Cook of Vermontville; Nicolette Dunn of Nashville, daughter of Shelly Smith and Monnie Dunn; Samantha Maloney, daughter of Ronald and Bettina Maloney of Vermontville and Amanda Kirchhoff, the daughter of Karen and Herb Kirchhoff of Vermontville. Together the young women will reign over the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Association Festival April 22-24 and will help promote Vermontville maple syrup products throughout the upcoming year by attending other festivals and parades. (Photo by Sandra Ponsetto) ner and auction Saturday, Feb. 12. The event will be held at the Middle Villa, with a social hour at 6 p.m. and a silent auction and dinner following. Mimi Gabriel, an advocate for victims and former executive director of Sylvia’s Place in Allegan County, will be speaking at the event. Armour Auctioneering will start the live auction at around 8:30 p.m. Photographic Memory will be on site for formal portraits, and proceeds will be donat­ ed to Green Gables. The event is being sponsored by Hastings Qty Bank. There are a limited number of tickets available. Call Laura Brisboe at 948-0506 for more information!, or to purchase tickets for $40 per person. Tickets also are avail­ able for sale at the front desk of Hastings City Bank. Two concerts set at State Grounds A weekend of music is planned at State Grounds Coffee House Feb. 11 and 12. Jack Jackson will perform Friday night with his acoustic style for an all age show featuring familiar pop and rock we all know. Luke Lenheart and Friends will play Saturday night, performing in a bluegrass style. Lenheart is regarded as one of Michigan's finest mandolin players and he’ll bring along some talented friends. All music begins at 8 pm. There is no cover charge, but a one drink minimum. ‘Madam’s Been Murdered’ begins Friday The cast members of The Village Players is preparing for three consecutive weekends of 'Madam's Been Murdered - Tea will be Late.' The first dinner-thectsr presentation will be Friday evening. Feb. 11. followed by performances on Feb. 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26. Call the MiddleVilla Inn fur reservations at 795-3640 and to learn which of the performances still has tickets available. At least two already have been sold out. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, February 10.2005 - Page 3 FISHER, continued from previous page-------------------------------------------------------------------going to like it better, it makes it more comfort­ able: the honesty of the government and the people who arc here and how they treat one another - that wholesomeness that's there. But the city itself has no personality. It’s a place on a map. z pinpoint." A love for animals was part of Don s everyday life, said Don's daughter Mary, who lives in Hastings. "He always had dogs and cals. Mom and Dad took in injured birds and squirrels and nursed them back to health. They took in strays. We kids acquired a love and respect for animals from them.” she said. They even named the rescued pels. A rescued blue jay was called Birdsill, a family name which is Don's middle name. The squirrels were Squeaky and Chester. A res­ cued crow was named Nevermore. And there were many more. Don’s favorite dog of all time was a pet named Knute that he lu»d when he was a child. The dog was named after a football hero. Knute Rocknc, a head coach for Notre Dame's Fighting Irish from 1918-30. Don enjoyed interacting with his three grand­ children too. Mary said. Golf also was a passion and he was an avid reader. He was a Mason and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. “He loved to play cards - bridge and cribbage. He loved fussing with his vegetable garden." she said, noting that he enjoyed gardening in Hastings him was probably a year ago... He still was very good about recall.” Jacobs shared some humorous stories about Don too. Once when they were on a business trip to Flint to purchase a used step-up transformer Don had found to coordinate power with a J-Ad press, they stopped on the way al a restaurant where free drinking glasses with U-M logos were being given away with orders of pop and a meal. Jacobs had planned to order coffee, but Don suggested that Fred order pop instead so they would have two glasses. On the way home from Flint, "Don said we ought to stop there and get another couple of glass­ es. He said there's no sense in you just taking two and me taking two. You're not that much of a fan anyway, why don't you just give me the glasses and I'll have a set. He got all the glasses," Jacobs recalled with a chuckle. "Everybody thought he was ^oor because of the way he dressed and the way he acted," Jacobs said. Don always bought inexpensive tools, and one day a guy working on J-Ad Graphics' press gave Don one of his tools because Don had borrowed it and mentioned how nice it was. Jacobs said he asked, the guy. “Why did you ®ive him that tool? He said. 'I felt sorry for him.' I said, you don't,need to feel sorry for him. He can afford all the tools he needs. He could buy all your tools and pay cash for them and still have lots of money. “...He uanted people to think he didn't have anything. He thought that was kind of neat." Don's good friend Hal Buergc, of Hastings, said. "Don was what you would call a character." Referring to Don’s Civil War knowledge. Buerge said, “he studied everything he could get his hands on." Don was a charter member of the Hastings Kiwanis Club and Buerge said he joined later when he came to Hastings in 1959. Both were members of the Hastings Country Club too. “He was a pretty gotxi golfer." Buergc said. Buerge and Don often golfed together and were part of a four-man team to place high in standings twice at stale Kiwanis golf meets in Alma and Rochester. According to Banner records, they won second place at the Alama event in 1966. Don was crowned champion of Hastings Country Club in September, 1952 after winning a 36-hole championship golf match. He also accu­ mulated other golf honors. Talking of his love for golf. Jacobs said, a lot of that love was "iust standing around and talking to people. That was his big claim to fame - his abili­ ty to converse. He could talk for five minutes or two hours.” Memorial donations in Don's name may be made to the Barry County Humane Society or to a charity nf one's choice. Don lOved animals and the family always had a dog and some cats in their house­ hold. This 1966 photo shows Don and his dog, Dinah. as well as Arizona. "He really loved to go to college football games." Mary said. Don’s nephew, Barry County Circuit Court judge James Fisher vouches for that. He said his uncle "lived a colorful life" and “was a very humorous guy with a great wit “He was my father's brother, and our families spent a lot of time together while 1 was growing up” Judge Fisher remembers many memorable experiences when he attended sporting events with his Uncle Don and his father. Dwight, at the University of Michigan and Michigan State University. “One time in 1963 or *64, we went to Jenison Field at MSU to see them play Ohio State University, which had the Number I team in the country. We had no tickets, but Don told us to wait for him. Ten minutes later be came back and took us to a door where he knew the guy taking tickets. He slipped him some money and got us in the door, then he found Buzz Youngs' son. Mike, who was an usher and Mike found us a place to sit “Another time at a U of M football game. Don did some wheeling and dealing and actually made $1 getting into the game. That was back when you could buy an end zone seat for $1. He loved to recount that story." Jim Fisher said. "Don was a great storyteller, and he would occa­ sionally embellish the facts to make the story more interesting. I used to tell him that he reminded me of the friend of Mark Twain about whom Twitn said: ‘He could always remember everything. L3 Thank you for making my life better. ♦ I Love You! ♦ HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND VALENTINFS DAY MOM V I Love You! Love, locked up. Patti S You are my past present & C future. Love always, 4? *B* I'm glad you are my son! I Love You Bunches! ^Morn's? Smile Son! Keep everyone wondering! j I Love You Bunches! • PMOM.Q AMYJOfar or near, you are the love of my life. Forever, your anonymous Valentine. <*7-f37<57 Fisher said. Don shared his Civil War expertise by speaking at a number of schools and to groups in the area, including the Hastings Women's Club in 1962. according to Banner records. “One of the last things I did with him while he was still living around here was to visit our family CAL 4c BRANDY, Congratulations on your upcoming baby due in May. We Love You! Your friend at Lake Odessa Livestock. All my love, toobeaukusgirl. ***** HAPPY V-DAY TO MY GIRLS AT DR. MASSE'S OFFICE! Debbie, Cindy, Tami 8c Kelli. Also, to my cutie patootie girls Makenzie Messenger 8c Angie Williams. PQQ HAPPY VALENTINE'S BEEBERS Love You! Love, Mom ii Dad *** generation.” Don Fisher “was keenly interested in people, and he had many friends." his nephew said. “I know .nany who were saddened by his death, and we all remember warmly his influence on us a.;d the many great memories we have of our times spent together.” Fisher had a wealth of knowledge about the his­ tory uf the City of Hastings and its people, includ­ ing the founders of local industries. Jacobs said. In fact, he and a friend. Colin Cruttenden. flew to Arizona a few years ago to visit with Don and tape record his memories and recollections of local his­ tory. including companies and the people of Hastings. They spent three days talking. “1 wanted to know more about the early years of Hastings and the people who made it what it is today." “We went back as far as he could remember when he was six years old... What amazed me more about Don than anything else was be knew more people than I could ever remember." “Most of it was pretty detailed.” Jacobs said of Don’s recollections. “The details always amaze me about Don. He always had the color along with the information. I'm sure he embellished some of it. but that's part of storytelling.” Jacobs said Ik was always impressed with Fisher's keen interest in people and his desire to know all about their backgrounds. "He was always concerned about people." Jacobs said. "He was a deep thinker... His mind never deteriorated "He had a trap mind. The last time I talked to HAPPY VALENTINFS DAY ASPEN! Q We Love You more than you'll ever know. Mommy, Daddy 8c your whole family. HAFPY VALENTINE'S DAY “DENNIE ’ HONEY BUNNY You are the very 4? breath I take. 4? MQRE I LOVE YOU! Your Wife 1 will love you furever! Maggie Agriya Mom — DARREN — I Love You a bushel & a peck! Grandma 8c Granpa Case MOMMY, 7 you are my hero 8c inspiration. 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Your Mom in Michigan You bring joy to my life. COREY VI Love You V more than words can say! Be Mine, Valentine! Always 8c Forever, ^Ang.4? <57 JACOB * CORINNE You fill my ♦ with lots I still love you after all this time. • 1 CODEMAN, BABYGIRL, BOO-BOO: ’’m proud you're my kids! ♦ Love Ya? ♦ plot at Riverside Cemetery, where he told me about the foui generations of my ancestors who arc buried there.’ lim Fisher said. “He was very inter­ ested in our family roots here in Barry County, and he wrote out a family history for all of those in my Brenda 8c Drew qxxx? HAPPY V-DA'i TO MY DARLING BIG! 0 You're my lobster! 0 You are a wonderful person and no one could replace you. I Lo’ e You! C? Love, Halle Bug. whether it happened or not.' “Don was a voracious reader and was well edu­ cated despite his lack of much formal education. He was a great Civil War historian, and I remem­ ber a couple of trips where we visited several bat­ tlefields and had Don explain the battle for us. That was a great learning experience for me.» id I know many other Civil War buffs frequently consulted Don and examined his extensive library.” Jim Love Dad 8c Mom C> ERICS* O JASON Q Don and Betty Fisher were married in May, 1940. This photo was taken in that era when Don served in the U.S. Navy. MOM/G RANDMAG Happy Valentine's Day 8c Happy Birthday! Q We Love You! O HAYLEY, TYLER, KENNEDY * DAMON: Happy Valentine's Day! RICKY: Thanks for making me ,C7 smile again. O’ You are my best friend. ♦-Love me always-** without you in our lives. Thanks for„being you 8c Happy Valentine's Day -<37 Sweetie!-CST Love Mom & Dad <S> <X> *HONEY-B,* ROSES ARE RED VIOLETS ARE BLUE on February 14th, Happy Anniversary to you! *Mike« HONEY you will never know how much I love you. You are my everything 8c I know no one will ever love me as much as you love me. Always 8c Forever, ♦ Your Baby Doll ♦ Because God sent me a gift..... You, I thank him daily! Yes, I do! As God, Barbara, he surely knew, *I'd love his gift... V and Yea, I do! George Kimpel HAPPY VALENTINE'S SWEET PEA Love You! Love, Mom 8t Dad TCHAD* HAPPY 1ST VALENTINFS DAY to my little sugar bunny. I Love You! ♦ XO XO XO ♦ Love, Mama 8c Daddy. Thank you for everything you do for us. 1 Love You! <57 Tammie *57 SWEETIE PIE Mom 8c Dad Lots of Love from all of us forever. Richard, Stephanie, Heidi 4c Ricky. JODI VARNEY We are so proud of you and love you! Happy ♦s Day! HAPPY VALENTINFS DAY to everyone at St. Francis Episcopal Church * Love Patricia 8c Elena * �Page 4 - Thuraday. February 10. 2005 - The Hastings Banner We’d rather believe lies, slogans than search for truth To the editor: not been told (many times) about proper treat­ with the words, "It is most earnestly to be Some years ago I came across a book with ment of prisoners, and how to deal with an wished that the liberties of America may no an interesting title. "From the Jaws of illegal order. The torturers, frankly, deserve to longer be trusted... to so precarious a depend­ be shot. They’re the direct link to many ence." Victory." Written by a fellow named Charles Fair, it consisted of half-a-dozen (or so) stud­ beheadings and shootings in Iraq. ies of military idiocy. Militias then, reserves and guardsmen now. "In spite of their bad deeds,” Mr. Johnson I'd already developed an interest in the says, "our fighting men are the world’s best." were and are car bomb. IED. cannon fodder. Poorly trained and poorly equipped, they're matter, researching 18 cases in our Navy alone. My inquiries began with loss of the The murderers responsible for slaughtering cheaper to lose than “regulars” and (until we more than 500 innocent people (old men. wise up) will continue to be (ab)used so. services to Navy and nation of Paul Jones (if women, children) at My Lai in Vietnam I say until “we” wise up because men under you think you know his story, you're wrong) arc intermittent leaves, each for a period of a (while the Army worked overtime to cover it arms are in a difficult position when it comes and Tom Truxton (you probably don’t even to demanding more combat troops, armored know who he was), and continued through Stabenow and Congressmen Vem Ehlers and year, that are re-introduced to the company for approval as suon as the previous approved all up), were later slaughtered themselves at Fire Base Mary Ann. Peter Hoekstra: It is unfortunate that some companies request expires. This means that those seven employees may be absent from work up to 60 failed to recognize the need to allow employ­ eight-hour days in a year, with no accounta­ Family Leave Act hurting local industries The following is a letter written recently to U.S. Senators Carl Levin and Debbie ees to balance work with family and health bility other than the initial request in which concerns. This inability to respond to the the medical care provider indicates they have needs of the workforce led Congress to enact a serious health condition. We have no oppor­ tunity to request information regarding the legislation, in particular the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. to force employ­ ers to ’do tiie right thing." diagnosis; we have no opportunity to offer an accommodation. While a company does have Speaking on behalf of a company thzt some opportunity to request information such freely supports the need for employees to as dates, the company does not have the right address health issues of their families or to question the diagnosis, to inform the med­ ical practitioner of concerns the company themselves, or adapt to the permanent change in their lives with the birth or adoption of a child, we understand Congress' action. However, what was enacted as a step toward recognizing human need in the workforce has become an unmanageable, over abused night­ mare for American manufacturers struggling against low wage foreign competition. 200 years of naval history. Further studies included the scandalous World War II court martial of vehicles, body armor, communications gear Drunk and stoned unconscious (though in a (all items our government has not supplied in heavy combat’ zone), they allowed several adequate quantity or quality, though it’s all Kerry's fauh). USS hundred enemy sappers to penetrate their Indianapolis Captain Charles McVay (to pro­ defensive wire in the night, kill 'em while tect incompetent superiors - innocent of they snored it off. They were not “the world’s asked Rumsfeld about it? wrongdoing. McVay shot himself). best” refusal of orders (mutiny) of the reserves hey con­ Remember the cheers for the soldier who Remember the tinued with Iran Air, a turret explosion aboard 1 assume Mr. Johnson's “pkdge" of ’56 without armor? Do we help more through battleship Iowa, and the mysterious crash of was to the (God of the idiot right) National searching for the truth or by mindlessly chant­ flight 800 off Long Island (most likely caused Riffe Association, as I took my military oath ing "they’re the best" and "support our by an unarmed Navy AA missile, fired acci­ a year earlier and recall not a word about dentally during training exercises). There are “Second Amendment rights.” (If he took a troops." Prisoner abuses rampant in Iraq, Cuba, and many similar tales across the military servic­ military oath, it was to "preserve, protect, and Afghanistan are primarily the fault of under es. It's an eye-opening pursuit. defend My heroes are muckrakers, reformers, may have, or to even inform the provider of the Constitution of the United States.") trained, unprepared guardsmen and reservists. They’ve caved in to pressure to torture and The oath isn’t a license to murder and tor­ humiliation from spooks, brass, and private and humanists. I don't mind delivering a bit­ ture. It's a promise to live up to standards set (Halliburton - Kellogg, Brown, & Rest) secu­ ter dose of realism (now and then) myself. by General Washington, Oliver H. Perry. rity officers - people thev Jwuld (be able to) able of the leaves ai^i force employers to increase their labor force solely to relieve the I don't understand the "my country, right or "Light Horse Harry" Lee, Admiral William look to for example wrong" mentality, which seems to condemn Sims, Colonels John P. Vann and David burden of absent employees. The employer us to continuation of the cycle we’ve been in Hackworth, or die trying. Murder and torture do not a “freedom the latter. I'm unable to locate a word, a the employee’s history as far as how much time they take off work. Intermittent leaves are the most unmanage­ wave-makers, destroyers-of-myths, realists, Mr. Lietz. and those who (like him) con­ fuse Bible with Constitution, should re-read does have the right to request a second opin­ since somebody hit Raymond Dart's "Lucy" the application of the FMLA that most ion if they have a legitimate reason to doubt on the head with an antelope thighbone U fighter” make. Physical courage is dirt com­ phrase, a paragraph, a nod to God. Apparently employers arc powerless to address the abuse the validity of the request. Determining what million yea® ago. So (as Poncho said to the mon. Morally courageous soldiers (Vann, the founders meant to leave such matters to and ease the burden of compliance with DOL constitutes a reasonable doubt as to the valid­ Cisco Kid), "let’s went." Hackworth. Kerry) stand far above men like the individual. regulations. There are several facets of the DOL regula­ ity is a subjective call, often resulting in union For the second time in a month, letter Bush and Cheney, who prefer watching others I am (also) unable (in six dictionaries of grievances and decreased morale in the work­ writer Robert Johnson has “let it all hang out,” and not much of real value appears. He bleed while they take deferments (Cheney), quotations) to locate phrasing Mr. Lietz or go into rehab (my theory regarding the attributes to Benjamin Franklin. The words he begins accusing Tom Wilkinson of "reading a weird disappearance of Tex from public quoted are dissimilar in style and content to The Department of Labor has so restricted tions for the application of the FMLA that are extremely problematic. Of primary concern is force. DOL regulates who may conduct the second opinion, so the combination of finding the DOL’s definition of a serious health con­ a practitioner that is willing to re-evaluate lot into my letter last month that I did not record and fighter cockpit - from the record any Franklin commentary I've read over 50 dition. A serious health condition is any ill­ another colleague's opinion and making sure write." I read his letters) several times and for just about the right period of time, from years of study. ness that lasts at least three days and is treat­ the practitioner cannot be considered a "com­ couldn’t read much into either. Nor. 1 suspect, the fighter cockpit, forever). ed by a health care provider at least once. Treatment is generally recognized as provid­ pany" doctor, results in a very expensive ver­ could Mr. Wilkinson. ing a prescription of some kind. A licensed Viking Group. Inc., supports the intent of medical practitioner, not necessarily a med­ Congress’ enactment of the Family and ical doctor, need sign the medical certifica­ Medical leave Act Unfortunately, as I'm tion that accompanies a request for FMLA sure every company with eligible employees protected time off work. The employer may would tell you. FMLA regulations have over­ not question the medical practitioner with shadowed the intention of Congress and regard to the serious health condition. Which FMLA has become one of the most expen­ brings us to the next major issue. sive, cumbersome, and negative realities of An employer has very limited options with Mr. Lietz might benefit more than most Mr. Johnson seems to believe die Second from "a course in understanding the U5. One of the first things we learn studying Amendment was handed down via biblical Constitution." I wonder how he maintains (and writing) history is the importance of thunderbolt. It's the biggest mistake the such confidence in the document he (like too quoting people correctly and in context I've founders made in the document, next to a many others) seems so far from understand­ never believed Robert E. Lee was much of a failed attempt to outlaw slavery (by one vote). ing, and is incapable of explaining. (He cculd general, but when quoting him, I try my best The Second Amendment was written (and start with Catherine D. Bowen’s s’.udy, to get it right What Lee said about war (to adopted) at a time when the best a rifleman General Longstreet in one sentence) was, "It could do was a couple of shots a minute (far The administration knows (by recent elec­ is well that war is so terrible - we would grow from the 600-plus rounds per minute possible tion results) more than half of us don’t under­ too fond of it." now). stand the past, are baffled by the present, fear­ ification process. our time in American business. "Miracle at Philadelphia.") I'm struck again by Mr. Johnson’s (repeat­ The Second Amendment reads, "A well regard to determining the validity of a request Your attention to this matter is greatly ed) condemnation of (Silver Star, Bronze regulated militia being necessary to a free formed, uninformed, ignorant and will accept for time off work protected by the FMLA. Of appreciated. I would be very pleased to pro­ Star, and (3) Purple Heart recipient) John state, the right of the people to keep and bear the most outrageous lies as enlightened truth. the several current FMLA leaves at this com­ vide you with information regarding the Kerry. His attacks force me to ask, "Which arms shall not be infringed.’ It was written pany, three are for stress/anxiety/depression and four arc for migraine headaches. These application of the Family and Medical Leave branch of the imlityfr did you serve with, sir? What medals didjjlMjrin for gallantry in before students of warfare recognized the action, courage unaware - Medal of Honor? Independence and War of 1112. Act in the work environment Jude Deanes. Let your ' voice be heard! Send a letter to the editor! Director. Human Resources Viking Group. Inc.. Hastings Cedar Creek Christian School (Second academic quarter) Students must have a 3.3 or higher grade point average for the marking period to qualay. Fourth grade — Katie Halllwill and Kayla Pennock. Fifth grade — • Andrea Polley. ’Kaylet DeMink. Phillip Mishler and Samantha Hoolsema. Sixth grade — •Ariel Hayward and Zach Halliwill. Seventh grade — ’Autumn Polley. Dustin Dowding and * Rebecca Zantjer. Ninth graue — ’Jon Cross and ’Quinn Cook. Tenth grade — Anna Ibbotson. Twelfth grade — Matt Woolley and ’Zack Norton. * Indicates all As. may be wrong and he’s only misinformed Hastings were not (and are not) “well-regulated, nor well trained, nor reliable. regarding circumstances in which the medals Often as not in the War for Independence, they ran like Iraqi police officers when facing needs a hero to cover-up a FUBAR, be might a hedge of British bayonets. They were also pass one out to a courageous dead football responsible for the worst acts of cruelty, player killed wastefully and uselessly by sadism, cowardice in the war - generals, often friendly fire and a stupid CO.) as not, posted regular troops behind them to Mr. Johnson criticize others for exposing shoot ’em when they ran. excesses and bad apples in the military, The “Continental Line” (regulars) formed claiming only the lowly are punished fur sins the backbone of General Washington's Army of the brass. It’s the folks forever rationaliz­ (the best of them from Maryland, Delaware, ing wrongdoing who largely assure continu­ and Pennsylvania). ance of misdeeds throughout the whole sys­ In 1776 Washington noted, "(When) tem — government, business, medicine, stock opposed to troops regularly trained, disci­ markets, military. plined, and appointed (equipped), superior in Our nation, our way of life, and our reputa­ knowledge (training), and superior in arms, tion suffer from the illegal and inhumane makes them timid, and ready to fly from their activities of the low-life misfits who knew own shadows," which they did with annoying better, but didn't do; and from encouragement regularity. Ashcroft. Four years later (still at war) be observed, Rumsfeld. Cheney, Rice) who incited their "No militia will ever acquire the habits neces­ misdeeds. sary to resist a regular force. I have never yet leaders (Bush, There’s not a person in the Army, Air been witness to a single instance that can jus­ Force, Coast Guard, Navy or Marines, who's tify a different opinion." He closed his letter Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. Larry Hamp, As a “student” of military history. Mr. are awarded. (Though when the President political . . Johnson has shortchanged himself. Militias wounds earned your Purple Heart?" of It’s exactly what happened to Germany ii. the 1930s. shortcomings of militia in our War for Silver Star? Bronze Star? What (bleeding) My suspicion is he never served, though 1 Honor Roll: ful of the future, content to remain misin­ What does Valentine's Day mean? Monday is the day we celebrate Valentine's Day. What does Valentine's Day mean to you or do you have special plans for the day? (Note: Jump Rope for Heart at Lee Elementary School in Middleville raised more than $17,000 for the American Heart Association last year.) 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I got to do it last year when I was in second grade and it was a lot of fun.” “I am going on a week­ end vacation with my family. We are going to a hotel with a pool and it will be lots of fun.” lates." friends.” Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rate* S25 p« yw m Barry Couray W par year to adfconng counoat S29 per year atoaetoare POSTMASTER: Sand addraaa changaa to: P.O Box B Haabngt. Ml 49058-0602 Second Qaaa Postage Paid at Heaangt. Ml 48058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 10. 2005 - Page 5 Opinion IIw Television like oil, a wasteful addiction I made a few waves last year in this space when 1 called for mod­ em American society to turn away from its costly addiction to oil and seek alternative fuel sources. I'm prepared to make waves again, this time by calling for Americans to turn away from another addiction that’s killing us — television. I submit television is the biggest reason we’ve seen a steady decline of community activism in this country over the last 50 years, a position made by Prof. Robert Putnam of Harvard in his book "Bowling Alone." I believe we have slowly but surely become a lonely and fragmented society, as evidenced by the now all-too-common practice of “cocooning." or simply staying home and not inter­ acting with one another. The problem inadvertently and ironically has been brought to our Affirmative action deserves to go physically and intellectually lazy. Television and itr programming’s advertisers are interested in keeping us at home to .vatch their shows and receive their messages. They don’t want us go somewhere, unless it’s to buy the products they’re selling. And those places to buy usually are not local, they're about a half hour drive away or more, once again taking us away from our communities. Though so many agree that TV. particularly in the last dozen years or so, has proven itself to be a wasteland, it still takes up a good chunk of our day. We often say that we’ve put in a long hard day at work, and when we get home we just want to "veg out" and oe enter­ tained for a few hours after and even during dinner. Too often we spend those hours indeed acting like vegetables, wasting time that To the editor: Hastings Business and Professi mal Women’s Club President Deb Baker sure made the water muddy last week in her letter about affirmative action. What in hell does she classify as a "healthy white male?" The University of Michigan was and is great for giving points or whatever just for color. If you are more qualified or score high­ er on tests, you should be admitted over one with a lower score. But Deb Baker apparent­ ly is in favor of dumbing down of the rest so the dumb can rise up higher. There are lots of blacks who will tell you affirmative action should be eliminated, thanks to Ward Conneriy to get it going in Michigan. I think they have about three times more names signed on petitions to put the issue on the ballot than they need. I did my best to help. Instead of reading “Tech Savvy," maybe the very important one, “Common Sense," would be a very good read. It’s too bad there isn’t a little more attention paid to some of the things that are really important, like more trouble in the Barry County clerk’s office, probate judge, etc. The Hastings Business and Professional Women’s Club do anything to help Hastings. or do the members just dress up and look important? I iust don't know. Ward Conneriy, Walter Williams and Thomas Sowell aren't wrong and they are people of color. Next someone will be telling me President Carter’s giveaway of the Panama Canal was the right move. How many Chinese troops guard both ends today? If you can be called at work for non-work issues, I would say you're not worth the 33 cents more per hour you say men earn over women. Some of those ladies at the Piston Ring (Hastings Manufacturing) get good money for production jobs. They were mak­ ing money; no time for a phone call. De Baker has been suckered in by some of these liberal people who know just how we should live. We should all be on the same level playing field where no one gets favored. These people going to college for six years or so to get « four-year education is for the ba*h! Another World War IIEL3. Marine is gone. Harmon Wilcox is ’:p there guarding those streets. From ore Marine to another. Semper fi! he will be trussed. Donald W. Johnson, Middleville Children more important than prisons attention most recently by a faniliar TV commercial showing a young girl going house to Ixxla. io ask if parents need a baby-sitter this weekend. She is told time and time again that the couple is stay­ ing indoors Saturday night because of something that’s “must see" on cable television. The girl and her friend, both discouraged, then declare that because of this stay-at-home trend, they'll have to find a new line of work. We are becoming a nation of people turning away from civic activities and turning inward to the comforts of home. The price we pay is a decline in a sense of community, a trait that drove our fore­ fathers and foremothers to build the greatest society in history. The price we pay by staying home and watching the tube is working together for the common good. If we look around, we may notice too many civic, fraternal and other kinds of organizations are struggling in Hastings, along with most other communities in the United States. Membership has fallen so badly for some clubs that they have been abandoned because of a lack of interest. The local chapter of the American Association of University Women had to call it quits about a year ago. Groups like the Odd Fellows, Rebekahs, Masons and Order of Eastern Star are struggling to survive. The American Legion has seen better days in commit­ ment and activity. Local churches report that a very small group does the work that requires very many. Athletic and band booster groups continue, but they suffer the same predicaments reported by church­ es. The Barry County Democratic and Republican parties also have seen their meetings attended by woefully small numbers, at least until some political firework:, were ignited last year, causing outgo­ ing GOP Chairman Mark Englerth to remark that if he’d known it brings people to meetings, he would have pushed the envelope ear­ lier than he did. Though there are a few exceptions, membership is declining in group: that attempt to do things on behalf of the public good. Furthermore, among members, too few show up to “carry the water.” as Englerth put it The reasons for the drop-off in involvement have been many and varied — the press of business, not enough time, being too busy, urban sprawl creating more bedroom communities, and other expla­ nations. All of them seem to be dwvfed by the “big bright green pleasure machine" that clamors for our attention and invites us to be To the editor: I am an inmate of a correctional facility in Muskegon and I'm writing this letter as a result of the continued threats of budget cuts. I see in the newspapers where schools rre still being drastically cut. I’ve seen over the last couple of years that when budget deci­ sions are being made, they seem to be con­ stantly taking money from our children's schools, but at the same time very little from prisons and corrections. Many schools have had to be closed because of these cuts. When it comes down to it, when is it time so say “enough is enough?” There are about 10,000 non-violent inmates incarcerated, yet they could be work­ ing, paying taxes and tether fees at little or no risk to their communities. These non-violent inmates could be bringing in millions of dol­ lars each year instead of taxpayers (you) hav­ ing to pay millions each year to keep them in prison. This leads me to ask. would you rather pay for your children’s education w pay to keep non violent offenders in prison? These tether fees could be a big help to the state budget, and might even help keep some schools open. The way things have been going lately, I have to ask what kind of a future do our chil­ dren have with lesser education? This should be the main concern of our government, not prisons. could better be spent on behalf of the good of the community. There are a lot of campaigns here in Barry County that could use some help, but somehow wc think it’s better to be cocooning. The trend has gotten so bad that many educators hav? started cam­ paigns to get families to turn off the TV for a night or a week in hopes people pursue more rewarding activities, such as reading. Chili Fest to help Meals on Wheels Even Gov. Jennifer Granholm. in her State of the State address Tuesday night, said we watch too much TV and it’s affecting cur well being. She also asked viewers, however, not to turn off their sets at that very moment. So turn off the television, have a conversation with your spouse or children, go out to dinner, take part in a church or civic group, take a walk, or even better, read your local newspaper. You might find it entertaining and informative. I suspect this message will be greeted about the same way as my suggestion last year that we wean ourselves off oil — with a collec­ tive yawn. I also think we’ve got 97 channels, nothing's on, yet we still watch. How sad. O'Neil's Restaurant in the Gun Lake area will sponsor Us annual Chili Fest and Cook Off Saturday. Feb. 12. For the 10th consecutive year, amateur cooks will compete for the silver ladle and bragging rights, in what has become an antic­ ipated event of the winter season. Cooks provide their own ingredients (no beans!) and cooking equipment for this out­ door event. Cooking starts at noon, with judging at 4:30 p.m. For those who prefer the tasting to the cooking, samples will be sold for 50e each, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Again this year, all proceeds from registration fees and samples will be given to the Barry County Commission on Aging, to benefit the Meals on Wheels program. With nine teams signed up so far. there's still room for a few more. For additional details, or to register for the event, phone O’Neil’s after 5 p.m. at 269-795-3600, or stop by the restaurant, after 5 p.m., at 11368 West M-179 Highway. Gun Lake. Good-bye to a tough, loving animal advocate Speaking of a sense of community, there are some people who make a difference in small, but important ways. One such person was Louise Odrzywolska. who showed up here weekly at the J-Ad Graphics front Counter with a couple of items she wanted published about pets. Louise was a solid advocate of animal welfare as a very active member of the Barry County Humane Society and she worked on behalf of the new animal shelter. Though she was only about five reel tall, no one would accuse Louise O. of being meek or helpless. As a nurse she was the classic no-nonsense tough practitioner with a heart of gold inside. As an advocate of pets, she was staunch, unwavering and tough-minded. It was a shock to learn of her passing last month at age 85. Hastings and Barry County will be poorer with her absence. She’s one of those desperately needed people who just wouldn’t sit idle while there was important work to be done. 1 know it’s too late to tell it to her face, but thanks, Louise, for your passion and hard work. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. DEMS, continued from page 1 a unicameral (one house) legislature for the past 70 years and it hasn't reported any prob­ lems. affordable health insurance be provided. having to make great sacrifices. Also at the county convention. Democratic • "The tax cuts initiated by the (former Party Chairwoman Barbara Cichy was chosen Gov. John) Engler Administration has created It has been estimated that elimination of the as a member of the Michigan Democratic an ongoing structural deficit and the State of senate would save the state about $50 million Resolutions Committee when it meets Feb. Michigan has attempted to address this deficit a year in salaries and fringe benefits of the 17. The convention elected Vice Chairman by cutting essential programs and services. senators and their staff members. Senators David Brinkert as an alternate member to the Be it resolved that the Michigan Democratic now make just shy of $80,000 a 'ear, the Michigan same as State Legislators, and Mr health Committee when it meets Feb. 15 and 16. care benefits are among the best. While staff members are not paid as well, they get similar Democratic Resolutions The other proposed resolutions that were adopted by the party last Saturday were: • “Regarding the protection of our water, fringe benefits. Party support a constitutional amendment for the raising of the Michigan flat income tax to a progressive graduated tax. • “Also, a resolution that the Michigan Democratic Party ‘Protect Our Future’ by Barry land and air from corporate farming due to addressing several issues regarding the ade­ County resolution probably will suffer a quiet inadequate laws, regulations and funding by quate funding, the raising of the required death at the party's state convention Saturday. the legislature in Lansing." number of days of school and other problems Dwyer acknowledged that the within the educational system." Feb. 19. in Cobo Hall, Detroit. However, he • “A resolution dealing with the issue of said local Democrats wanted to go on record outsourcing and loss of jobs and benefits All delegates were elected to attend the as having a plan to help Reduce the severity of within the State of Michigan. Asking that Michigan Democratic Spring Convention to Michigan’s budget crisis without the public unemployment benefits be extended and be held at the Cobo Hall in Detroit on Feb. 19. I I Don’t get me wrong. The prisons should always be of concern and be property funded, but are they more of a concern than our chil­ dren's future? I'm not writing this because I am incarcer­ ated, but because I am a father who has two children affected by cuts in education..' worry about their future. Don Rote. Muskegon Correctional Facility Dispatcher gave the right advice To die editor: I experienced an early morning injury Nov. 17 that amounted to several broken bones in my right foot and toes. The pain was excruci­ ating and getting worse as time passed. At about 5 xm. I was prepared to get into a hot bathtub of water to soak the injured foot in hot water, but something told me it wasn’t quite the correct thing to do. I then called Barry County 911 dispatch and explained my problem, even though I acknowledged it wasn’t really an emergency. The woman who answered the telephone advised me instead to put on a sock or two and put the foot in an ice-filled bag for peri­ ods of 10 to 15 minutes, keep the foot elevat­ ed. remove from the ice bag for several min­ utes to avoid frostbite symptoms and keep re^The dispatcher also offered to send me assistance if I so desired. I declined because I I didn’t believe it was necessary. She then invited me to call back if 1 should change my assessment of the situation. Two months later, the bones and the foot have healed. Her advice was right on target and she prevented me from doing exactly the wrong thing. The bottom line of this letter is that I am very gratefu I to this woman and to our coun­ ty emergency 911 system for being there for me, and for their willingness to deal with the more serious problems in our community. It's extremely comforting tc know that should we need assistance, advice and/or help, there is someone out there. S. Scott Smith, Delton Humane Society to mark ‘Spay Day’ Tuesday, Feb. 22 The Barry County Humane Society will participate in the national 'Spay Day USA* program Tuesday. Feb. 22. The purpose of this annual event is to encourage all caring pet owners to have their dogs and cats sterilized. Last year in Barry County, more than 1500 dogs and cats were destroyed, simply because there were not enough good homes for their To help pet owners in being responsible, the Barry County Humane Society again will offer Bany County residents $20 certificates, good toward the total cost of sterilizing their pets. This is made possible by generous donors who are committed to helping with the on-going problem of pet over population. Pet guardians are encouraged to call the Humane Society al 945-0602 or 945-3994 or stop by the local organization's office, which is located on the second floor of the Masonic building. 106 E. State St. Hastings, between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12. "The phone lines will be extremely busy, but keep trying!" a Humane Society spokesperson said. "Your effort and commit­ ment will help make sure there are fewer unwanted puppies and kittens that would have to be destroyed." The spokesperson added that the Bany County Humane Society is not the same as the Barry County Animal Control (shelter) and is not housed at its location on Industrial Drive. The Humane Society is on State Street, above State Grounds Coffee House. I �P»oe 6 - Thursday. February 10. 2005 - The Haetnge Banner Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Hasting* Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings. Barry County and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEAS ANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowlinj. Ml 49050. Putor. Ste*e Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone Sundav Service: 9:30 tun.; Sunday School 110 un.; Sunday Evening Service 600 pm.. Bible Study A t*rayer Time Wednesday ntghtx 6:30 pan. ST. ROSE C ATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. kficnon. Father Al Russell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.: Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11.00 a. nt. Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Slate Road. Hasnnp. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pastor. Sunday School 9 30 am.; classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 600 p.m. Wednesday activities 700 pan. are: Rambows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Chib or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Yuuth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (<es 13-19); Aduh Bible Study - No age limits WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3115 N. Broadway, Hasting Ml 49058 Rev. Bob Smith Phone 945­ 2654 Worship Services: Sunday, 1030 an; Sunday Scheel 9 30 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Member Church of the WoHd-Wuie Aiglican Communion." 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broadway and W Center St ). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev Fr. Charles P McCabe 111. Rector Mr F. William Vbetberg, Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. and 10 am. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 am. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 am. CHURCH OF THE NAZAmENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor Sunday Services. 945 am Sunday School Hour. 11:00 am. Morning Worship Service; 600 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7.00 p_m. Services for Adults, Teens and Children. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South, Pastor HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South al M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website: wwwJnpeum.org. Church Fax Na: 269 818-0007. Church Secretary­ Treasurer. Linda Cobb. Office hours, Tues.. Wed.. Thurs. 9 am to 1pm. Sun. Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morrnng Worship; Sun 6-8 pm Sr. High Youth; Sta evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (<es 3 A 4); Tues..'D«rx. from 9-11:30 am. 12.00-2:30 pm; Wed. 64pm Pxmctr Club (Gr K-5) (evening meal at 6 pm). Wed. 6-8 pm Jr High Youth (Gr. 6.7 A Sy. Wed. 7 pm - Prayer Mtg. SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd (Irvmg), Rt Rev David T. Hnstwick Rector. Sunday Service Tunes 9:15 am. Morning Prayer. 11.00 am. Holy Communion. Wednesday 600 p.m. Evening Prayer service. AU services using the traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For more informa­ tion and Holy Day service times call (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory 948­ 9327. Visit our website at http://www.churchseck/net/church/ andrewmattZ or e-mail us at nrevtast wkkRyaboocom. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor, Pastor D.ve Wood Si. -Axtell Ministnes; Pastor Ryan Whit:, Youth. 9:30 am. Sunday School for a.1 ages; 10:45 am.. Morning Worship Service; 6 00 pan.. Evening Service; 700 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for mformabon on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 am. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group min­ istry, leadership training. Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 9:45 am.; Worship 11.00 am.; Evening Service at 600 pan.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 p m ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spint-fiDed church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of Assyria Rd.. N»hville. Mrh. 49073. Sua Praise A Worship 10:30 azo. 6dD p.m; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys A girls ages 4-11 Piston David M-79 West Paste* Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11 am.; P.O. Box 63. Hartmgs. Ml 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Pam Harpolc. Sunday morning worship service 9:45 am. Nursery provided. Sunday evening “New Beginnings" tarn at 5:15 with meal. 5:30 aduh small group, youth group, kids club. 6:30 praise service. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men’s group 2no and 4th Thursdays al 7 p.m. Christ's Quilters. Bible Study Thursdays 7.15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Coming in January, erpfering spiritual gifts Bible study. Church website: countrychapelume.org. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessi­ ble and clevaloe Sunday School 9:30: Church Service 10:30 aan. and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special For infonnitiot) call I-6I6-73I-SI94 or 1-517452-1106 BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-2938. Mtototer Duvid Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philippians 14) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday : Bible Class IODO am.. Worship I IDO azo. 600 pm Widradoy: BMe Clas* 700 p.m_. Classes for al ages. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann 613-5400 Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 am. Sunday Sctewl for all ages at 9:45 am. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these load businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.DJ.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prrscnptions" 118 S Jefferson-945-3429 MOOT HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADmONAL LATIN MASS TRADTTION AL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E Mam Street. MiddfeviUe. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery. Partor Phone 795­ 9030. Sunday Maa 4D8 pan. Hnt Friday Holy Hour 5 pan. CaufariaM; 30 minutes before Maa Rosary Prayer 30 mMex before Man PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 127! I S. M-43 Highway. Detern. MI 49046 • 269471-4193. Paxtor, Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor, Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 am.; Worship Service 11 am.; Sunday Evening Service 6 pan.; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 pan. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev Al Russell. Pator A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mau Sunday at 9-.Ka.rn. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Ki E. State Rd. (Comer of State Rd. and Boitwood St across from Totn'x Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Tted. Pater ofCuuaaHag A ViMtatMXL Don Brail. Phone 269­ 945-9121. Nursery available for a0 services. Sundays: Worship Services 8:30 and 11.-00 a.m. Quizzing Practice 8JO am. Kids for Christ. 11 am. Worship Service for only 3 A 4 yn olds. A 5 yr. - 5th grade dismissed during amouncements. Sunday School for all ages IODO a.m. Aduh electives September through November are Celebration of Discipline. Pastor Brian leading; The Life A Teachings of Jesus. Jun DKkinson leading; Making Eads Mere.1 nia Pierson leading and a Membership Class with Pastor Dan. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 pan. Wednesday Midweek: 9DO aan. SCAMPS (senior citizens) Bible Study. 6:K pan. adults; Sing* n Share A Foundation Oaxs. Youth 6<h-8lh grades. Faith 4 Life 4 9 12th grades. Diving Deep. Children zyrs. graoe. rann weaver Friends. Ttanday: Senior Adult Coffee Hour. 9:30-11 DO a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hastings. Phone 26C 445-9414. Michael Anaon. Pbtor. Thursday, Feb. 10 12.-00 p.m. Lenten Lunch A Worship-. 3:45 p.m. Clapper Notos. 5:45 p m. Grace Notes; 7:K pan. Adventurers. Friday. Feb. 11 6.30-IODO p.m.. Rock Group. Middle School Youth Mystery Night Saturday. Feb 12 - 2.D0 pm. The Way; 5D0 pan. Holy Communion Sunday, kb 13 8D0 A 10.45 aaa Holy Communioa; 9:K a.m. Sunday School. Monday. Feb. 14 - 7:00 p.m. Women of Faith. Tuesday. Feb. 15 1D0 p.m. Overturn Anonymous; 7 DO p.m. Congregation Council. Wednesday. Feb. 16 - IODO aan Wordwatchers; 6D0 p.m. Lenten Supper. 7D0 p.m. Evening Prayer. Grace Bookies. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. Office Phone (269) 945 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9D0 a.m.-Noon and IDO-3DO p.m. Friday 9D0 aaa-Noou. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:30 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 Refreshments. 11.DO Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15.9:K and 11 aan. Chancel Choir rchc-irv al is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearse* on Thursdays at 6:K p.m. I Park. Those who wish may make a memorial contribution to the Alzheimer’s Association, Heartland Hospice of Grand Rapids, or to Calvary Church. Arrangements were made by Zaagman Memorial Chapel North. MIDDLEVILLE - William M. Monroe, age 58, of Middleville, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2005 at home. Mr. Moore was bqm on January 5,1947 in Detroit, the son of Marshall and Jessie Lee (Welch) Munoe. He was married to Marijane R. Monruc on May 2,1970. He was employed by the Grand Rapids Public Schools, in building maintenance for 36 years William enjoyed vacationing on the river property and collecting trains. He was a carina, loving husband, father, grandfather (his grandchildren were the love of his life) always doing kind deeds for his family and friends. He is survived by his caring, loving wife, of 34 years, Marijane R. Monroe; three sons, Andrew (Dawn) Monroe of Caledonia, Shawn (Tracy) Monroe of Middleville and Dallas (Christina) Monroe of Ohio; five grandchildren. Brandon. Bryce, Aiden, Blake and Maggie; two brothers; three sisters; nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Respecting his wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no services or visitation. Those who wish may make memorial con­ tributions to assist the family with expenses. Arrangements were made Funeral Home, Middleville. by Beeler Norene Braden LAKE ODESSA - Norene Braden, age 82. of Lake Odessa, passed away Tuesday, February 8,2005. She was bom in Lake Odessa on November 23. 1922, the daughter of Forrest and Wilma (Dirr) Deatsman. Norene graduate from Lake Odessa High School in 1940 and was married to Dallas Braden on May 9. 1948. She had been employed in the office of the A.C. Spark Plug Co. in Ionia and the Smith Brothers Elevator in Lake Odessa. She and her husband had been the owners of the Braden Drug Store in Lake Odessa for many years. Norenc was a longtime member of the Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa, the United Methodist Women, and the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Post #4461, She is survived by her daughters, Bonnie (Fritz) Frost and Dawn (Kim) Deardorff; grandchildren, Tiffani (Tim) Elden, Heather (Richard) Long, Tony (Jodi) Deardorff, Drew Deardorff, and Kyle Deardorff; great grand­ children, Jackson and Hayden Long; sisters, Marjorie Krepps and Eleanor Sedore; broth­ er. LaVon (Lonna) Deatsman; sisters-in-law. Dawn Deatsman and Janice Bursley; and many other loving relatives and friends. Norene was preceded in death by her par­ ents; her loving husband of 56 years, Dallas; and brothers, Carlyn Deatsman and Gary Deatsman. The family will receive relatives and friends from 5-7 p.m. on Friday. February 11 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 12 al the Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa with visitation for one hour prior to the serv­ ice. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Central United Methodist Church or Barry Study; 6J9 paa Noah's Ark PraseiMl Fnaaly Party Community Hospice. Arrangements were made Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. by Koops Paul William Allen| IONIA - Paul William Allen of Ionia, for­ merly of Lake Odessa and Saranac, died February 2, 2005. He was bom on December 13. 1926 on the family farm in Berlin Township. Ionia County, to William and Laura (Lane) Allen. He graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1945. He served in the United States Army from 1945 to 1947. Paul fanned, owned and managed Lakewood Grain and Storage in Woodbury for 20 years. He enjoyed golfing, playing cards, danc­ ing, hunting and spending winters in LaBelle. Florida. Paul is survived by his wife of 57 years. Alberta (Weeks); sons. Kellie of Mason. Tim (Cheryl) of Woodland, Curt (Arlene) of Lancaster, KY; daughter. Paula (John) DeYoung of Jenison; 11 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; brother, Roger (Alona) Alien; and sister, Bernice Hamp. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Barbara; daughter, Karen; brother-in­ law. Roger Hamp; and nephews. Bill and Jim Allen, and Brad Taylor. The funeral service was held on Monday, February 7, 2005 at Lakewood United Methodist Church. Burial took place at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. and by many nieces and nephew? Funeral services were held Saturday, February 5, 2005 at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel North with Dr. Marvin VanderVliet officiating. Interment Rosedale Memorial FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich 49058 (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 9D0 aan. Traditional Worship; IODO a.m. Coffee Hour; 10:10 a.m. Church School. 11:20 a.m. Contemporary Worship. The 9:00 service is broadcast over WBCH - AM 1220 Nursery care u provided during both services. Feb. IB. 8:M aaa Wmcu's Bible Hastings. Michigan 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan | William M. Monroe WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchippersDeMumer. Sunday Worship 9:15 am. • Sunday School 10:30 am. HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. Herbert Vernon Montgomery MIDDLEVILLE Herbert Vernon Montgomery, age 93, of Carveth Village in Middleville, formerly of Grand Rapids, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, February 1, 2005. Before Alzheimer’s robbed him of his joy and ability to read the Bible, he had complet­ ed reading the Bible through 170 times. Herbert retired as credit manager after 30 years of service at Zondervans. Herbert also was one of the original mem­ bers of Calvary Undenominational Church. He was preceded in death by his lister. Muri Heard. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Margaret (Van A art sen) Montgomery; sons, Donald Lee Montgomery of Hastings and Thomas James Montgomery of Middleville; grand­ children, Carrie Lin (Troy) Carr of Indiana, Erin Joy Montgomery of Portage and Justin Thomas Montgomery of Jenison; great grandson, Ian Carr and by a great grandchild due in March; brother-in-law. Harold Heard of Colorado Springs, C-olorado; sisters-inlaw, Mildred DeHaan and Loris Van Aartsen, I Carl W. Wilcox| DELTON - Carl W. Wilcox, age 56. of Delton, passed away February 7, 2005. at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Carl was bom in Hastings on August 5. 1948, the son of Leon and Shirley (Finch) Wilcox. Carl enjoyed looking at books and papers attending day care at E.B.I. He loved going to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Carl is survived by his parents; brothers. Donald, Gary and Earl Wilcox; sisters, Sharon Cheeseman and Terri Wilcox and sev­ eral nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday. February 9. 2005, at WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery. Orangeville. , Memorial contributions to a charity of oneS choice will be appreciated. |___ Florence Lorenz and brother, Mike Fisher off Hawthorne. Nevada; three grandchildren and one great grandson, that she loved and cher­ ished. She was preceded in death by her step father, Wilbur Lorenz; her father. J.C Fisher, two brothers, Norvel Fisher and Scott Lorenz and sister-in-law. Nina Faye Fisht* Memorial services will he held Thursday. February 10 at 4 p^x. at the V.F.W. in Charlotte. |WiP'ord E. Kenyon| Willard E Kenyon, age 86, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2005. He was bom January 20, 1919 to Marvin and Crystal (Willard) Kenyon bx! was a life­ long resident of Ionia County. A graduate of Lake Odessa High School, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1940 and served in WWI1 until be was honorably discharged as a captain in 1945. Willard owned and operated Kenyon Television Company, served as scoutmaster, and was active in the Masons, Eastern Star, and Chamber of Commerce during his man) years in Lake Odessa. He was also an avid fisherman. He was preceded in death by his sister. Madonna Blakely. He is survived by his wife of 60 yean, Grace (Jackson) Kenyon; his sister, Loraine Kenyon of Grand Rapids; and his five chil­ dren, Gene (Alice) Kenyon, Phillip (D?bra) Kenyon, James (Marilynn) Kenyon, Itaren (Robert) Rhyard, and Marcie (Troy) Cinder. Surviving also are nine grandchildren, Robin, Peter. Patrick, Crystal. Ryan. Steven. Dustin, Jason, and Heather, and one gnat greffd- daughter, Arianna. Funeral services were held on Saturday. February 5, 2005 at Lakewood United Methodist Church, Lake Odessa. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the church or to Ionia Area Hospice, 117 North Depot Street, Ionia. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. |Mary L. Parmelee| PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - Mary L. Parmelee, age 80. of Pasadena. California and formerly of Hastings, died Monday. January 31, 2005 in California. She was bom January 27,1925 in Battle Creek, the daughter of George W. and Louise C. (Chapin) Spillane. Mary graduated from Hastings High school in 1945. and attended Business College for two years. Her employment was in auto sales and 18 years with the Pasadena School District, retiring in 1991. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Nancy Spillane of Troy, Ohio, and two nieces. No visitation will be held, a private service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. I I Charles Edward Gilbert Charlene Sniesek| ORANGEVILLE - Charlene Sniezek died February 6,2005. She was bom July 11,1934 in Plainwell to Jerome and Viola (Pardee) Coryell. Charlene loved her life in the Orangeville area where she was a loving wife to her hus­ band, Emil and a caring mother for her chil­ Lonnie Joe Cranson, age 35, died Saturday, February 5, 2005 at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born March 3, 1969 in Charlotte, the son of Edward Cranson and Susie Wright. Lonnie attended school at Maple Valley and Hastings. He was a member of the Lansing Local Painters Union where he worked as a Dry Wall finisher and painter. Lonnie enjoyed playing pool and being with friends. He is survived by two sons, Bakoia Joe Cranson and Chase Holden Cranson; his father. Ed (Carolyn) Cranson of Harrison; his mother, Susie (Fred) Ulrich; brother. Chad Cranson of Caledonia; nephew. Justice Cranson; paternal grandparents, Bryce and Patricia Cranson of Portland; many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Private services will be held, memorials can be made to the family. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. HASTINGS - Charles Edward Gilbert, age 74, of Hastings, died Sunday. February 6. 2005 at his residence. He was bom in Detroit. June 10, 1930 and moved to Hastings in 1994. Charles enjoyed music, reading and weav­ ing. Respecting his wishes no services will be held. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Sally (Fisher) Granger_____ | RENO. NEVADA - Sally (Fisher) Granger passed away January 18, 2005 at St Mary’s Hospital in Reno, Nevada, at the age of 60. She was bom June 15. 1944 in Hastings to the late J.C Fisher and Florence (Shepard) Lorenz. She lived most of her life in the Vermontville, Charlotte area. She moved to Hawthorne, Nevada four years ago. She retired after 37 years of working at O.I. in Charlotte. For all who knew her, she will always be remembered for her laughter and her giving and loving heart. Surviving are sons, Marvin Granger of Vermontville. Jon Granger of Charlotte and Gene Granger of Charlotte; her mother, dren. Her family includes her children, Jacqualine Sniezek of Shelbyville. Emil Sniezek Jr. of Orangeville. Joel and Cathy Sniezek of Orangeville, and Janeen and John Myers of Plainwell; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; brother, Austin and Rose Coryell of Colorado; sisters, April and Robert Wellington Jr, of Shelbyville and Diana Cotyell of Otsego; and other family Ramone, Myrna, and Betty Jean and many other family members. She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents. Funend services will be held on Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 1 p.m. at RDMG Life Story Funeral Homes. Plainwell Chapel. Please visit Charlene’s memory page at www.lifestorynet.com, where you can read her life story, archive a favorite memory or make a memorial donation to the family towards expenses. Arrangements were made by RDMG Life Story Funeral Homes, Plainwell Chapel. Elwood Mesecar CALEDONIA - Elwood Mesecar. age 73. of Caledonia, passed away on Sunday, February 6. 2005. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Barbara; his sons and daughter-in-law, Chad Doran and Susan; his grandchildren. Kelly, Erin. Michael, Mya; his great-granddaughter, Grace. Elwood retired from General Motors after 36 1/2 years. Funeral services for Elwood will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Caledonia), 616 E Main St., with Pastor Mick Funderburg officiating. Members of the family will receive rela­ tives and fnends at the funeral home Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuncraJhume.com. Arrangements wtre made by MatthysaeKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 10,2005 — Page 7 I MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Betty E. Courtney, age 81. of W. M-179 Highway. Middleville, died Tuesday evening. February 8. 2005, at her residence. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday. February 12, 2005 at Wren Funeral Ho ne. Visitation will be Friday, February 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or Bany County Commission on Aging. Arrangements are by Wren Funeral Home. Hastings. HASTINGS - Mrs. Barbara J. Jenkins, age 71. of Hastings, died Monday. February 7, 2005 at Spectrum Hcalth-Butterworth Campus. Mrs. Jenkins was bom on June 18, 1933 at Detroit, the daughter of Stanley and Eva (Schmidt) Rivett. She was raised in the Woodland area and attended school there, graduating in 1952 from Woodland High School. She was married to Raymond J. Jenkins on January 12,1957. Barbara’s employment included tending bar at the former Hastings Hotel until it closed in 1990 and at the Kmart store in Hastings until her retirement. She enjoyed crocheting baby layettes for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as blankets from leftover yarn. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchil­ dren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Jenkins is survived her by daughters. Sherry (Timothy) Hanlon of Hastings, Lori Snider of Hastings; grandchildren. Andrea and Scott Campbell. Raechelle Easey, Brandy and Justin Deppe, Tiffiny and Chris Hoaglin. Timothy Hanlon, Jr., Steven Ruthruff. James Burton, special like-grandchftaren Charles, Jimmy and Alicia Leonard and many others who considered Barb either “Mom" or "Grandma”. She is also survived by great-grandchil­ dren, Alex, Dakotah and Hailee-Jo Campbell, Clarissa Easey and Hope Taggart, Jessy Deppe, Christopher Hoaglin, Jr. and Ashton Force; sisters, Arlene (Lester) Forman of Woodland, Roberta “Bobbi” McLeod of Woodland; brother-in-law, Walter Jemison of Woodland; and nieces and nephews. Doug and Mary Ri /ett family, Kirk and Cindy Forman family. Scott and Melissa Forman family, Michelle Forman and fiance Craig Martzke, Patrick and Amy Jemison family, Paul McLeod, Jr. family, Jason and Teresa McLeod family. Stacey and David Gonzales family; and great-nephews, Jamie and Jordan Rivett. Preceding her in death were her parents; son, James Jenkins; husband. Ray, on January 13, 1981; brother, Ronald “Jake” Rivett; nephews, Louis and Jeffrey Rivett; and sister, Marlene Jemison. Services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday. February 10, 2005 at Wren Funeral Home. Associate Minister Carla M. Smith will offi­ ciate. Honorary casket bearers: Doug Rivett, Kirk Forman, Scott Forman, Patrick Jemison. Paul McLeod, Jr. and Jason McLeod. Burial will be at Yankee Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Woodland Memorial Ball Park. Meijer Heart Center - Grand Rapids. American Heart Association or charity of one's choice. A special "thank you” to the doctors and nurses st Meijer Heart Center for the won­ derful care and support to the family. Arrangements are by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-furieral-home.com). Thelma E. Laurie LEGAL, continued from page 1 | VERMONTVILLE - Mrs Thelma E. Laurie, age 90. of Vermontville, passed away Tuesday. February 8, 2005 peacefully at her home in Vermontville. rhelma was bom in Hudson on December 12, 1914. She was the daughter of the late Roy and Vica K. (Knisley) Sines. She was raised in the Hudson area and attended area schools there. In 1930, she married Abraham Laurie, in Adrian. The couple moved to the Bellevue area in 1946 to establish their family farm and raise their family. Together the couple enjoyed travelling and spending time togeth­ er. Thelma and Abraham were married 38 years when Abraham passed away in 1978. Thelma enjoyed quilting, shopping and travelling to the Mackinac Bridge with her family. One of Thelma's legacies is having three generations ci festival “queens": her daughter, granddaughter, and great-grand­ daughter. Her greatest legacy, however, is her devoted love for her family. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Mix, Patricia Degner, Sandra (Duane) McDonald, Sue (Bruce) Hunt; and son, Marvin (Judy) Laurie. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Abraham; two infant children, Gary and Ricky; her two sons-in-law, Russell Mix and Roy Degner Jr. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 10, 2005 at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Pastor Don Roscoe will officiate. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to service on Thursday beginning at 10 ajn. at the funeral home. Interment will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Bellevue immediately following services. Memorial contributions can be made ».o the American Heart Association. Donald Jay Sheldon, Sr. FLORENCE, ALA. - Mr. Donald Jay Sheldon, Sr., age 51, went to be with the Lord Friday night, January 21.2005. Mr. Sheldon was bom June 23, 1953 in Kalamazoo, to his parents, Veari George Sheldon and Mildred Elaine Forsyth. Mr. Sheldon had been a resident of Florence, Alabama for the last five years. Mr. Sheldon was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; and two sisters. Mr. Sheldon is survived by his wife, Donna J. Sheldon of Florence, Ala.; four daughters, Lisa Sheldon Arnett and husband Ken of Fennville, Tracy Sheldon Wensil of China Grove, North Carolina, Jennifer Sheldon March of Florence, Ala., Brenda Sheldon of Florence, Ala.; a son, Donald Jay Shekfon II Clifford & Larene Field to celebrate golden anniversary Clifford and Larene Field will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at Hope Township Hall on M-43, February 19,1 to 4 p.m. Everyone welcome. They have two daughters, Virginia (Darrell) Andres and Laura (Mike) Marlow; and three grandchildren. and wife Donna L. of Florence, Ala.; 16 grandchildren, Ashley, Earl, Aaron. Eric and Jimmy of Michigan, Rodney, Micheal and Jeremy of Wensil. North Carolina. Chasity, Donnie, Destiney, and Dakota Sheldon of Fkrence, Ala., Alisha. Hannah and Jamie March of Florence, Ala., Valerie Whitten of flVUvIl ■ Mvn Amy Lu Roush and Brian Thomas Tack were united in marriage Friday evening. Oct. 8,2004, in a beautiful ceremony at the Doster Community Reformed Church. Pastor Steve Slater performed the ceremony. Amy is the daughter of Pat Roush ot Delton and Michael Roush of Comstock. Brian is the son of Duane and Sandra Tack of Bellevue. Amy, a graduate of Delton High School and Western Michigan University, is a fourth grade teacher at Portage Central Elementary School. Brian, a graduate of Hastings High School, is Production Manager at Wikoff Color Corporation in Battle Creek. Shelly Lehmann, friend of the bride, was matron of honor. The bridesmaids were friends of the bride. Heidi Doman, Michelle Kounelis, Jennifer Fuller and the brides’ sis­ ter-in-law, Carrie Roush. Flower girls were Bryce and Bridget Bateman. The groom’s brother, Douglas Tack, served as best man. Groomsmen were friends of the groom, Andy Leonard, Rob Leonard. Brad Gray and the bride's brother, Jamie Roush. Seth Roush, son of the bride was ring bearer. The guest book was attended by the bride's sister, Nikoie Roush. A reception followed at Niko’s Landing in Comstock. Florence, Ala.; and a great-grandson, Camron Ringle of Michigan. No service will be held for Mr. Sheldon. The family may be contacted at the resi­ dence. Elkins Funeral Home in Florence, Ala. VIATEC, continued from page 1 is assisting the family. We love and miss you and will never forget you. Daddy. myself in purchasing the property, but didn’t act on it.” Dreisbach is owner of the Dreisbach Motors new and used car business on North Michigan Ave. He added, “It's hard to believe anyone would want to buy that (Viatec) property for anything other than a warehouse or an indus­ try.” The Hastings City Planning Commission has scheduled a public hearing on the request to rezone the property for 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 7, in council chambers, second floor. City Hall, corner of East State Street and North Michigan Avenue. Allen Lee Steele, Hastings and Brooke Elizabeth Joppie, Hastings. Jonathan Allen Tenwalde, Hastings and Tara Leigh Chambers, Hastings. Craig Anthony Pilot, Middleville and Jennifer Olivia Lau, Middleville. Scott Lee Mathews, Hastings and Brenda Sue Hom, Hastings. Albert William Gonzalez, Hastings and Teresa Kay Potter, Hastings. Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you iNotval Thaler Wilsons observe silver anniversary Happy 80th Birthday February 11“’! Allen and Ann (Cramer) Wilson were mar­ ried on February 9; 1980 in Howard City, . . Michigan. They have four children - David, Holly, Kelly and Scott. A dinner is being planned. Any cards, please send to: 3415 S. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, Mich. 49058. 10. 16 16 16 16 16 945-0526. 16 If you see this handsome young man, wish him a Happy 1(6^ Birthday February 10th! a <U4om, g*andi«a. / miss more information on the BCF or call (269) Sfove-youi cktfthex, gtaiMMte» & gmt-g»andckiM*e* oui fove- designate. Ask your funeral director for Smith noted the many functions of her office, such as handling elections, keeping vital statistics, keeping court files, providing procedures and photos for passports, payroll and accounts payable. The clerk said the most controversial issue in her office lately has been the change in laws designating just four election dates a year. The biggest issues surrounds schools, all of which have decided to have their elec­ tions in May. The issue is that the polling places this year will be at all the places people vote in August primaries and November general elections, in townships, villages and cities, rather than at the school precincts. Smith said. "This law is going to cost the county more, the townships more and it's going to cost the schools more, but it will help voters because now they will always go to the same place to vote.” Commissioner Wayne Adams disagreed, saying. “When there's a genera) or primary election, 1 go to my township site. When there's a school election, 1 go to my school.” Smith noted the schools will pick up the tab for the extra polling places in each elec­ tion. but they could have saved money by joining the November or August elections or by bolding the elections every ocher year instead of annually. “In this case, the state felt the township and county clerks are the experts and should nm all elections. “It's been a hoc topic ot late... change is always difficult" shr commented. In some of the more interesting statistical data she presented. Smith noted the percent­ age of registrsed voters who voted in the November general w« very high at more than 73 percent and the primary figure was higher than usual, at just over 28 percent. She noted the number of registered voters has steadily increased, now at 41,808 as of January 2005 the Chy of Hastings has the most at 5,043, Thomapple Township is next with 4,921. The fewest are in Maple Grove Township, at 1,077. The most striking vital statistic was the tremendous increase of appl ications fo’ con­ cealed weapons permits, but Smith said that was due to the high number three years ago when a state law was passed easing restnetions. The permits are good for three years, so the high number in 2004 was made up moitly of renewals. Smith also noted the number of divorces granted in Bany County went below 300 (290) for the first time in at least seven years. The clerk said her office deals with a bi­ weekly payroll totaling just under $8 5 mil­ lion for 275 county employees in 24 depart­ ments. The office also wrote 9,000 vendor checks for a total of nearly $35 million last year. She said her office handles several differ­ ent boards and commission meetings, ova ■ sees recounts and joins with the treasurer and probate judge to form a special three-person panel for clarity hearings for recalls. • Agreed to spend $12,590 for copiers in the prosecutor’s and planning and zoning offices. • Learned from Adams that the Agriculture Preservation Board plans to make presenta­ tions to each of the 16 township boards with­ in the county to show ueas the special board is targeting in the program. • Agreed to excuse Wing’s absence from the meeting. Callton. who is new to the County Board, asked, “Why do we need to excuse someone if they're not here?' He was told it is required by Robert’s Rules of Order and Tripp responded, “Especially if we’ve heard from them (before the meeting)." Wing called Tripp on her cell phone just before the start of the meeting to inform her be wouldn't be able to attend. • Received a letter from a citizen on Marsh Road in Maple Grove Township who gave high praise to the efforts of the Bany County Road Commission. Robert L. Franks, the let­ ter writer, singled out the customer service efforts of Chris BeBeau. . James said, “With every experience I’ve had with the Road Commission, they’ve always been very helpful.” m �Page 8 - Thursday, February 10. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Annie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Tonight (Feb. 10) is meeting time for the ment along with Carol Reiser on organ for the blcs plus dessert. local historical society, with Carol Reiser On Monday. Feb. 21. there is to be an in­ speaking. The Funk-Reiser centennial farm service day for Lakewood schools so students will be the topic. There will be an updated will not be in session that day. chancel choir anthem. With mild temperatures for several days in roofs are now bare and so are some drive­ report on progress on th'- freight house, which A chili dinner will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. is in the final stages of construction-finishing. Saturday at Central United Methodist Church The Bonanza Bugle will be coming to mem­ in the Fellowship Hall There will be three bers soon. Lake Manor at 7:30 is the place varieties of chili to suit every taste along with celebrating and time The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet al I p.m. Saturday at Lake Manor. Living 1 ? a row. a lot of our snow has melted. Some ways. The ground is still covered with snow. Dear Annie: 1 faithfully read your column every day, and 1 need your help. I have been Sunday, Jan. 30, was a beautiful day for dating a wonderful guy for about a year and a birthday of Reine half. "George" and I talked about getting mar­ com bread and desserts and salad. Peacock at St. Edward's Family Center. ried and having a family. I have a small child Proceeds from this monthly dinner will go to Around 200 people attended. The family, from a previous relationship who adores help fund the position of youth director. including grandchildren, provided the lunch George. Everything was terrific until a few months ago. the 90th Diane Pastor Don Ferris has been on vacation. In with Rosie Hickey volunteering her help. One (Smith) Adams will be the speaker. A Berlin his absence. Vandessa Todd brought the great-granddaughter baked the birthday cake. George informed me that a female friend of Township native, she is well qualified to give morning message last Sunday. Amanda Wells All of her grandchildren were present and so his needed a place to stay, and he offered to some insight into how her office can be of was choir director in the absence of Ginny were most of her great-grandchildren. Five let her move in with him. He admitted that he help to researchers at nominal cost if one Kruisenga, who with husband Bob was in generations were present. The guest of honor once had dated this girl and she still has feel­ wants documents. Ionia County Register of Deeds Traverse City helping daughter and husband enjoyed seeing everyone but could not ings for him. This girl has a reputation for Coming next week the Sebewa Center Cindy and Mike Ranken settle into their believe she had so many friends. The guests being very sleazy and often plays the helpless United Methodist Church will be host for a house. Also at the Central UMC service. came from Highland. Walled Lake, Canton, victim in order to attract people. Swiss steak dinner with potatoes and vegeta- Ashley Barcroft played trumpet accompani- Essexville, Farmstead Safety and Security membership kickoff is Feb. 22 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Barry County Farm Bureau will be host for its membership kickoff meeting from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday. Feb. 22. at the Rutland Township Hall, two miles northwest of Hastings on Heath Road. There will be a meal and kickoff session with Meagan Wheaton from the Michigan Farm Bureau u 6 p.m. Following Wheaton’s talk until 7 p.m., Lt. Bill Ford of the Southwest Enforcement Team of the Michigan State Police will present information about fire safety issues and how to spot meth labs in rural settings. Johnstown Fire Department Chief Jack Wykoff and Hastings Fire Department Assistant Chief Rick Krouse will discuss bam fire fighting safety issues. Kim Walton from the Barry County Soil Conservation District will present a brief overview of the Farm-A-Syst program avail­ able to fanners at no cost. She will also dis­ cuss the cost share funds available to farmers. The balance of the evening's program will be a presentation by Craig Anderson of Michigan Farm Bureau's RCAP presenting a "Hazard Identification and Reduction Seminar." Farmers in attendance for the entire pro­ gram will be eligible to receive two RUP credits for the session. • Door prizes including a $ 50 fuel certificate grand prize will be awarded throughout the evening. Barry County Farm Bureau membership co-chair Inez Hubka says. “AB attendees are will be provided safety-related materials for use on their farms." The meeting is co-sponsored by Bany County Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service. MI Farm Bureau RCAP under a grant from Michigan Dept, of Labor and Economic Growth, and Barry County Farm Bureau. For additional information. George and Inez Hubka, Barry County Farm Bureau Membership cc-chairs. at 721-3830. LocalPheasants Forever banquet set for March 5 The board of directors of the Barry County Pheasants Forever have announced its annual banquet will be held Saturday, March 5. at the Middle-Villa Inn. The doors will open at 5 p.m. Seed distri­ bution will take place just prior. Dinner will be served at 6. Paul Najdowski. habitat chairman said. ‘Each year the banquet is the most important fund-raising event for any chapter. It is through the generosity of sponsors and mem­ bers that we are able to plant so many acres of prairie grasses and food plots each year. Of the $60 entry fee for regular members, we only profit $5. The real profit comes from ticket sales that evening and the auctions." Pheasants Forever Chapter President Jim Decker said. “Wd have had much support from many local businesses and individuals alike. When people give me the time to explain what Pheasants Forever is about, 99 percent of them say ’yes’ to support our efforts. “What I love most about Pheasants Forever is that our local board of directors gets to decide where every dollar is spent. Our chap­ ter now helps fund over 400 acres of wildlife habitat right here in our own county. "We are proud of the perks our levels of a ity Inc. sponsorship have to offer" added Decker "We try to entice members to upgrade to a sponsor, or even to the next two levels. This allows them to enjoy the value of the next level of membership.” Sponsor prices start at $300. and even at this beginning level, it has the potential to pay back more than $500 in membership, tickets, prizes and seed. “We make sure at least one in every ten sponsors wins the upgraded value." Decker said. “We currently have around 30* spon­ sors." Scott Prill, banquet chairman said, "We are very excited about this year's banquet due to the impressive items donated and purchased for this event. We have a fly-in Canadian fish­ ing trip, a C jiadian bear hunt, taxidermy services, custom framed limited edition prints and special edition firearms. “We also have many games to add excite­ ment to the evening. Members will have fun playing games while earning raffle tickers to win great prizes. Chapter Treasurer Dan Kingma said. “We still have some scats available." Those who want to order tickets for the banquet may call Freeport Elevator at (616) 765-8421. PF membership dues arc included — for the first family member who ■registers. Spouses and children HASTINGS ■over the minimum age of 12 - We Open Doors ~ ■cost $30 each There will be a Office: (269) 94B-2020 ■buffet-style dinner included Callfor Your Appraisal Needs ■ with each ticket purchased. B Pheasants Forever was Metropolitan Title Company B founded in 1983 in light of the ■decline of pheasant numbers ! around the nation. Since then, i hundreds of chapters have i formed and tens of thousands of ; acres of habitat have been plantj ed through funds raised from THIS IS A CHEAT BUY AT $76, WO! 1200 sq ft. ’♦ bedrooms. 2 car garage. For more info., call Linda. (269) 948-8667. I the annual banquets. 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Portland, Charlotte, Allegan. Eaton Rapids, Delton and an exchange student from Germany. Flea market days will be Friday and and food is available for lunch. Miss Cheryl Normington of Denver flew here on Sunday to attend the funeral of her cousin, Paul Allen, on Monday. She is the daughter of the late Leo Normington and (Lane) Normington George. reacting. I am sick to my stomach and feel betrayed Saturday at the VFW post Tables are for rent Edna pen, th .- they're just friends and that I'm over­ Mrs. George resided at Lake Manor for some time before moving to Colorado to be near Cheryl months before her death. Hastings City Bank earns top ratings again Hastings City Bank has earned a five-star rating by BAUERFINANCIAL Inc., the that someone I trust and love so much is ready to live with a loose girt like that. To make matters worse. George always mentions how great this girl gets along with his mother. I feel like the other woman here. I don't want to end this relationship, but I don't sec how I can continue seeing this man. I am constantly wondering if this is the night he is finally going to be seduced by that tramp. Please help, Annie. - The Real Other Woman Dear Other Woman: It's time to clear things up with George. A man who is truly commit­ ted to you does not offer to share his living most recent Community Reinvestment evalu­ ation by federal regulators. He confessed because be felt guilty, but also claims it was no big deal because there was no sex or anything. 1 am really upset about this. He could have sent her away, or if he felt so sorry for her. he could have slept on the floor. 1 believe that nothing happened, but I find it incredible that after 30 years of marriage, he'd share his bed with a strange woman and then think h does­ n't merit discussion. I really need sonu- feedback on this. Disturbed Wife Dear Disturbed. Your husband may have believed it vajuIu insult his business associ­ ates if he r jmed the woman away. However, there was no reason whatsoever for him to share his bed with her. Of course it merits discussion. We admire your confidence in his fidelity, 2nd think the least he can do is let you vent your hurt and disappointment, and do whatever is necessary to help you get past this. Traveling sponge Dear Annie: My wife. "Donna," often takes her cousin. "Nan." on trips with her. Nan can't afford to travel, so Donna pays for everything space with an ex-girlfriend, especially after - airfare, hotel, food, etc. We are not rich. you've asked him not to. It shows a disregard Donna simply has a soft spot for Nan. tor your feelings and a willingness to be tempted. Tell George if the ex needs a place to Recently, due to a flight delay, the women received travel vouchers from the airline. live, he should help her find accommodations Because these vouchers arc given to die trav­ somewhere else, but if he insists on putting eler, not the person who purchased the ticket. her needs above yours, be is not the man for Nan received her own and has decided to ’ise you. it to take a trip with her husband. lire mother, liketut .. gesture for Nan to offer the voucher to my nation's leading independent bank rating firm. Furthermore, the SMk sailed through its According to him. she spent the night in the same bed, but absolutely nothing happened. Don't you think it would have been a nice wife? I plan to discuss this with Donna and suggest she be less generous in the future. Dear Annie: I am 14 years old, and I have Tell me what you think before I pour salt in “In addition to the prestige of being one of a big problem. My mother is a serious alco­ the strongest banks in the nation, it is also credited with a reputation of solid investment holic. I've talked to my father about it, and we Dear Don't Walk: Yes. it would have been have tried interventions with extended family good manners for Nan to have offered the and frierids, but she will not quit. voucher to Donna, who then most likely in its community," said Karen Dorway, pres­ ident of BAUERFINANCIAL Inc. The star-rating is bajed on an evaluation of the most recent financial data filed with fed­ eral regulators and analyzed by BAUERFI­ NANCIAL. Hastings City Bank has earned thje five-star rating 41 consecutive times, which makes it part of an even more elite Mom is unemployed, and I think she has an would have refused to take it. Still, unless emotional disorder, because she has no inter­ these treats are cutting into your budget, ests and spends her time walking our dog all please don't interfere in your wife's personal day and complaining about it I don't invite choices. She will appreciate your trust in her friends over very often, and when I do. they decisions. are put off by her drinking and don't want to group of banks considered "Exceptional come back. I believe this is rubbing off on Performance Banks" by the rating firm. me, as I am prone to moodiness. I need your "The Community Reinvestment Act was her wound. - Don't Walk On My Lady Homebody hope help. - No Name, No State originated in 1977 and revised in 1995," Dear No Name: Until your mother is ready noted Dorway. "To score well. Hastings City to make changes, your efforts may not work. Dear Annie: This is in response to "Desperate in the City," the 40-year-old Bank had to demonstrate that it is responsive You need to concentrate on yourself right woman still living at home and dating "Emil" to the credit needs of its community, it has a now. Please look into Alateen, an organiza­ for six years. He wouldn't make a commit­ good geographic distribution of loans in its tion for teenage relatives and friends of alco­ ment. and she wanted to break it off but wor­ area and it makes a high level of community holics. The Web site is alateen-alun.org, or ried it would upset her parents. development loans. Couple the success you can call 1-888-4AL-ANON (1 888-425­ Hastings City Bank has had reaching out to 2666). Good luck, honey. its community with the financial success it ents. You told this woman not to let her par­ has achieved, and you know you are dealing with a true winner." Established in 1886, Hastings City Bank has been serving the needs of its neighbors and friends for 119 years. It operates through six conveniently located offices in Bellevue, Caledonia. Hastings. Middleville. Nashville Get over it Dear Annie: This is in response to "No Class Act in Hawaii." Her mother had died, and within a month. Dad began dating the and Wayland and can also be found on the woman who helped him purchase the burial internet at www.hastingscitybank.com. BAUERFINANCIAL Inc.. Coral Gables, plot While I can understand Die daughter's Fla., is the nation's leading independent bank to share the following: anrer, as a widower of six years, I would like Your mother is gone. I am deeply sorry for rating firm. It has been reporting on and ana­ lyzing the performance of U.S. banks, thrifts your loss. Your father is not being disrespect­ and credit unions since 1983. ful to your mother. It is more likely that he Young kids sports sampler starts soon chose to begin another relationship because The YMCA of Barry County is still accept­ ing registrations for its Sports Sampler Program. The purpose of the program is to introduce and teach the basics of various sports in a fun and non-competitive environment, as well as teach basic skill improvement. This program runs every Saturday between Feb. 19 and March 26. Boys and girls in grades D.K. through sec­ ond grade are invited to sigh up. Classes will be held in the Central Elementary School gymnasium, in Hastings, with the D.K.-K class running from 9 to 10 a.m.. and the first and second grade classes following from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Sports scheduled to be covered include indoor soccer, basketball, floor hockey, and some special gym activities. The cost is $40 per student, which includes a sports T-shirt. Financial aid is available upon request. For more information feel free to contact the YMCA at 945-4574. Emil doesn't want to commit to a loser 40 years old and still mooching off her par­ the one be had with your mother was so ful­ filling that he wants to love and be loved again. Being upset with your father can only add to his loss and yours. Unless you sec something seriously wrong, embrace this new person in his life. — Widowed in Michigan Dear Mich.: Marrying again after the death of a spouse is often a tribute to a successful marriage. It is an attempt to recapture those satisfying and loving moments. Thank you for pointing it out. Define cheating Dear Annie: My husband of 30 years recently confessed that while on a business trip overseas, a young woman was sent to his room to sleep with him. Rather than turn her away, he said he felt obligated to let her in. ents' opinions dictate her happiness. Whit about her parents' happiness? They’d proba­ bly love to get rid of her, and Emil was their only hope. Please don't print any more letters from adult children who are still living with their parents. It's hard enough to get this generation out of the bouse, without you making it sound OK to stay. -- Colorado Mother Dear Colorado: We don't favor adult chil­ dren living with Mom and Dad. but we don't know this woman's situation. She may be tak­ ing care of her parents physically or finan­ cially. And although you are right that many parents would love to get the kids out the door, not ail parents feel that way. In any event, sticking with Emil is not the answer. If her parents really want her to marry, they need a guy who will pop the question. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net. or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read fea­ tures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators' Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDICATE. INC. �The Hasting, Banner — Thureday. February 10. 2005 —P«ge9 Financial FOCUS From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane.. Friend School District No. 7 Carlton Township, Barry County Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. This Valentine's Day, Give a Gift With a "Future" It’s almost Valentine's Day. This year, in municipality. Make sure you ask about the tax addition to giving traditional presents, why considerations, interest rate and default risks of the specific issuer when considering these not add a gift that can last long after the flow­ ers fade, the candy is eaten and the cards are recycled? Specifically, why not give some­ thing that can help the recipients' financial future? Let's consider a few possibilities: • Shocks - People enjoy receiving shares of stock in a company whose products they use. However, before rushing out to purchase some Company XYZ stock, make sure it's really a good fit for whomever is on the receiving end. in other words, if you know they will lose sleep over temporary market downturns, don't give them shares in a End of year picnic wagon -1910 Drivers: Jay Darby (right). Charlie Aspinall (left). Edna Decker in middle behind the driver. (Front row. left to right): Fred Helsel, Fred Decker. Leslie Daniels, Leon Farrell, Henry Cole, Hazel Butolph, Ada Aspinall. volatile stock. If you're giving away some of your own shares, you'll need to know what you origi­ nally paid for the stock (its "tax basis"), how long you've held the stock and the fair market value of the stock at the date of the gift. You'll By Joyce Weinbrecht The school house was built in Section 23 on the comer of Chariton Park Road on land leased from James Friend. In 1869 there were 42 students attending school from kindergarten through the eighth grade. In the early 1920s there were between 21 and 33. depending on families moving in and out of the district. There was only one teacher for all eight grades. The older children went to the neigh­ bors to get a pail of water, which was dis­ pensed in the community dipper to every­ one. Later on. every child had his own mug. when a drinking fountain was bought. They enjoyed the end of the year pic­ nic. which was the climax of a long school year and spring fever. The school was annexed to Woodland School in 1942. Friend School District No. 9 Carlton Township, Barry County The Friend School District No. 9. Carlton Township, was built in Section 23, southwest comer (M-43 and Chariton Park Road) on land leased from James Friend. In 1869 there were 42 students. From 1906- 1919 there were 21 to 33 scholars. Some of the early teachers were: Lois Wickham. Maude Casaday. Mary Spencer, 'da Blood, Charles Higdon and Gladys Higdon Crockford. Edna Decker Daniels Smith remembers when she went there to school, and she also taught there in 1918 and 1919. They carried a bucket of water and everyone drank out of one dipper. Then she remem­ Friend School District #9 Carlton Township, Barry County Year Teacher 1907- 1908 1908- 1909 1909- 1910 1910- 1911 1911- 1912 1912- 1913 1913- 1914 1914- 1915 1915- 1916 1916- 1917 1917- 1918 1918- 1919 1919- 1920 1920- 1921 1921- 1922 1922- J923 1923- 1924 1924- 1925 1925- 1926 1926- 1927 1927- 1928 1928- 1929 1929- 1930 1930- 1931 1931- 1932 1932- 1933 1933- 1934 1934- 1935 1935- 1936 1936- 1937 1937- 1938 1938- 1939 1939- 1940 1940- 1941 1941- 1942 1942- 1943 1943- 1944 1944- 1945 1945- 1946 1946- 1947 1947- 1948 Maude E. Casaday Maude E. Casaday Maude E. Casaday Ida Blood Ida Blood Mary Spencer Mary Spencer Charles C. Higdon Charles C. Higdon Gladys L. Higdon Mary Ellison Edna B. Decker Edna B. Decker Joseph Stinchcomb Joseph Stinchcomb Ella Wood Hobard Schaibly Hobard Schaibly Eva Leach Eva Leach Mildred Allerding Greta Ward Zela Cortright Marguerite Slocum Marguerite Slocum Marie Cole Lois Wickham Ruth Gardner, Ruth Gardner Erma Gregg Ethel Kilmer Lucille Todd Lucille Todd Lucille Todd To Woodland-21 To Woodland - 25 Annexed to Woodland Transported 20 Transported 19 Transported 19 Transported 20 No Listing bers that later each child had their own mug that hung on their own hook. Finally, there was a drinking fountain which was filled with water.................. Another memory she has is of “School Inspectors" quarantining a house where the children had a contagious disease. Before the children could return to school, the inspector had to fumigate the house. In Carlton Township this was done by Charley Smith for some period of lime. The Friend School participated in the township graduations. The winning pic­ nic wagon for 1910 was the one done by Friend School. Although many records are missing, here are some statistics: 1923, Ella Wood, teacher. 23 students; 1924-25, Hobart Schaibly. teacher. 22 and 24 students; 1926-27. Eva B. Leach, teacher. 14 and 30 students; 1928, Mildred Allerding. teacher. 29 students; 1929. Greta Ward, teacher. 29 students; 1930, Ze|a Cortrighl, teacher. 24,students Marguerite Slocum, teacher,'$4 students. The Scudder twins, Veda and Vera, remember attending the Friend School. Veda went to Hastings High School, and then went into nursing. Vera became ill in eighth grade, and didn't complete high school Their older sister, Ruth Scudder, went into Woodland for high school. By the time she graduated. Woodland had 12 grades. She was in the last class to grad­ uate from the old Woodland School in 1923. If the students of Friend School chose to go to high school, they were given the choice of Woodland High School or Hastings High School. The choice of which high school to attend depended on several factors, transportation, finances, and whether there were family or friends where the student could board. The school was consolidated with Woodland Township School in 1942. The land reverted back to the farm from which it nad been leased. The building was sold and moved to the Reiglers’ farm near Freeport, where it is used as a shed. Friend School District *9 Carlton Township, Barry County 1931-32-33 - Roy E. Wickham. Mattie Cheney Lewis M. Daniels. 1933- 34 - Ben Cole. Mattie Cheney. Lewis Daniels. 1934- 35-36-37 - W. B. Cole. Roy Allerding. Lewis Daniels. 1937- 38 - W. B.Cole. L.R. Allerding. Lewis Daniels. 1938- 39-40 - W.B. Cole. L.R. Aldering. Chalies Bauer. 1940-41-42-43-44-45-46-47 - W.B. Cole, Elwyn Daniels. Lewis Daniels. Directors: 1919-20-21 - Thomas Berry; 24 1921- Goldie Farrell. Friend School District #9 Carlton Township, Barry County Year Director In School 1914- 1915 1915- 1916 1916- 1917 1917- 1918 1918- 1919 1919- 1920 1921- 1922 1922- 1923 1923- 1924 1924- 1925 1925- 1926 1926- 1927 Elwyn Daniels Lawrence Farrell Lawrence Farrell Lawrence Farrell Thomas Barry Thomas Barry Thomas Barry Goldie Farrell Goldie Farrell Goldie Farrell Goldie Farrell Goldie Farrell 34 28 28 29 31 21 29 also need to determine if you have to file a gift tax return. (You can give up to $11,000 per y ear, free of gift taxes, to as many people as you want.) Recipients of your gift will need this information to determine gains or losses they decide to sell the stock. • Zero-coupon bonds - These types of bonds can make an excellent gift if you know that your intended recipient would like to achieve a specific financial goal - such as a new car, a dream vacation, etc. - in a given number of years. You buy a zero-coupon bond at a deep discount; wuen the bond matures, you - or in this case, the recipient of your gift loved one a financial gift that can help ensure a comfortable retirement, consider contribut­ STOCKS ing to his or her IRA. Individuals can put in up to $4,000 annually to either a "traditional" The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT&T SBC Communications Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca Cola DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Exxon-Mobil Family Dollar First Financial Bancorp Fori General Motors IBM JCPenney Johnson & Johnson Kellogg's Company Kmart McDonald's Sears Semco Energy Spartan Motors TCF Financial Pfizer Inc. Wai Mart 19.78 24.61 46.30 11.10 42.65 4628 51.08 55.78 3428 18.04 13.16 37.49 94.13 4422 66.33 44.X 102.36 32.42 52.X 5.X 1127 28.58 25.55 53X +.64 +.69 -1.16 +21 +123 +.13 +2» +2.51 +1.00 +.54 +.06 +.61 +27 +212 +21 -.65 +825 +.44 +2.10 +.32 +.47 -.06 +1.69 +59 Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE $412.70 $656 ■$8.X -$.16 10,724.63 1.48 +172.69 -300M IRA. which offers tax-deferred earnings, or a Roth IRA, whose earnings grow tax-free, pro­ vided certain conditions are met. And IRA owners who are 50 or over can put in an extra $500 per year as a "catch-up" contribution. • Life insurance - At first glance, few things sound less suitable for a Valentine's Day gift than life insurance. Yet. if you're thinking of a gift for a spouse or your chil­ dren. you can hardly do better than to make sure your life insurance is sufficien* up- to-date. Do you have encugn life insurance - and the right type of insurance - to meet your family's need* should anything happen to you? Keep in mind that major life events, like a new marriage, Lome, baby and retirement, can affe.i your insurance requirements. Think about using Valentine's Day as a launching pad from which youT periodically review your life insurance neeo?. You may want to work with a financial professional to evaluate your situation and to recommend appropriate solutions. It's true that none of these ideas xre exactly typical Valentine's Day gifts - but in their way. each one has a lot of "heart." And your generosity will be appreciated for years to come. This entire site Copyright C 2005 Edward Jones - collects the full face value. You can find zero-ccupon bonds issued by the U.S. Trea«ury (called STRIPS), corporations, or a SCHOOL, continued from page 1 of Education candidates were required to Health Line by Scott B. Brasseur M.D. 1(105 West C.recnVstrfct Hastings. Michigan 401 >5 s ■ ' I elcphonr . 269 945 Internal Medic irac have six to 20 signatures on their petitions. With the new rhajMyf m Michigan election law, candidates,are required to get enough signatures to represent at least 10 percent of last year’s voters in elections. On the Hastings School Board incumbent Scott Hodges was the only candidate to offi­ cially file for the one open four-year seat In the Delton Kellogg school district there are two four-year positions open. Treasurer BASIC DIABETES My adult son was diagnosed with diabetes. He was told that he would have to take some pills at first and then maybe “shots”. Could you please explain a little about diabetes? Sharon Boyle has filed to seek re-election tn the position, but Board Vice President Paul Hughes has decided not to run. but newcom­ er Andrew J. Stonebumer has filed to run for the position. The Thomapple Kellogg School Board will halve one seat open in the May 3 election. Scott Kiel will run as the incumbent, but he will be challenged by Warren W. Wheeler and Aaron Wayne Wissner. There will be two positions with four-year terms put before Lakewood voters May 3, as the terms of Bob Hyvarinen and Tom Basically, diabetes is a problem with controlling sugar levels in the body. This is important because sugar is used as the fuel that the body needs to run correctly. The sugars in the food are absorbed into the bloodstream where it circulates around the body looking for the "engine" that needs to bum it as fuel. Many of those engines are located inside muscle cells. Without insulin (or with low levels of insulin), sugar cannot get into the cells where it is needed. Thus, sugar levels in the blood go up but the body acts as if it doesn't have any energy because the "engines' don't get their fuel. Possehn will expire. Hyvarinen has registered to run as an incumbent. Possehn decided against seeking re-election, but Gary Steven Taylor. David A. Lind and Mark Allen Woodman have registered with the Ionia County Clerk as candidates. The Maple Valley Board of Education also has two scats vacant for four-year terms. Incumbents Allison Avery and Wayne Curtis filed for candidacy, as d’d newcomer Barbara Lea Byington. The terms of office will be from July 1, Although doctors are not exactly sure what causes diabetes, there are certain things that increase your chances of getting diabetes. These include being overweight, not exercising, having high blood pressure, a family history of diabetes, or being of Latino, African, Asian or Native-American ancestry. Symptoms of diabetes often start slowly and may initially only include tiredness. Other symptoms may include urinating frequently, increased thirst, nausea and blurred vision. 2005. to June 30. 2009. The elections will be held at the same sites as the primary and gen­ eral elections last year rather than at the polling places in school votes in the past. Cancer support group to take up insurance issues The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Insurance group will provide guest speakers for this month’s meetings of the Barry County Cancer Support Group. Diabetes is diagnosed by obtaining blood sugar levels. Treatment is directed at getting sugar into the cells and monitoring and controlling blood sugar levels. This can be done with exercise, eating properly and losing weight. "Pills" and insulin "shots' are often used depending on the type and severity of diabetes. Complications of diabetes include blindness, heart and blood vessel disease, strokes, kidney failure, amputations and nerve damage. Smokers are likely to get complications much sooner and more severe than non-smokers. The topic concerns insurance for persons with cancer: “Insurer of Last Resort." Michael Harris will make the presentation to the evening meeting, which will begin at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday, Feb. 10). Pat Wimbley will make the presentation to the 24 14 18 investments. * IRA contributions - If you want to give a afternoon meeting, which will begin at I p.m. Thursday. Feb. 17. Both meetings will be held at the Barry County Commission on Aging, located at 320 West Woodlawn Ave.. Hastings. Anyone interested in attending one of the meetings or who has any questions may call Ken Yates at (269) 795-3493. Scott Brasseur, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician for medical advise before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would Wee to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. OMSTTtl �Page 10 - Thursday, February 10, 2005 - The Hastings Banner Saxons and Trojans top two headed for Gold meet by Brett Bremer Sports Editor This time of year is supposed to be filled with tough matches. Hastings is in the middle of one of the toughest seven day stretches possible. Not only did the Saxons wrestle the top two teams in the O-K Gold last week, they faced the top earlier this season, clearly proving how important match-ups are in dual meets to head coaches Mike Goggins and Jim Maxim after their Saxons and Scots went at it Monday night. “We matched up well with them," said Goggins. “We didn’t.” replied Maxim. "Where he was good, we’re just a little bit better.” Goggins said. No where was that more clear than in the lightweights, where the Saxons’ R.J. Morgan kept his undefeated record intact by pinning the Scots’ Nick Cramer in 49 seconds. Rusty Burgdorf followed that up by pinning the Scots’ state medalist Justin Maxim 2:49 into their match at 112 pound* two teams in the O-K White (Sparta and Lowell) in the O-K Cross-over contests at Middleville on Wednesday night. The Saxons, who are now 22*5 overall, did all right in their two O-K Gold showdowns, topping Caledonia on Monday night 45-18 after falling to Thomapple Kellogg last Thursday 42-17. Those three teams finished as the top three The Saxons’ Brandon Black, right, spins to stay behind Thomapple Kellogg's Nate McMurray during their 135-pound match Thursday night in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) at the conclusion of the league duals, with TK (5-0) first, Hastings (4-1) second, and Caledonia (3-2) third. They will battle it out along with Byron Center, Wayland, and Wyoming Park at Wyoming Park this Saturday in the conference tournament. TK only beat Caledonia 48-27 in their dual At 125 pounds, the Saxons’ Jeff Allen wrestled a solid match against Caledonia’s lyior Cook. Allen’s third reversal of the match came with 13 seconds left in the third period, and pushed him to a 9-7 victory. Allen’s win put Hastings up 24-6 in tne early going. Woodies made me think I could be two place at once It ail starts Friday night at Galesburg-Augusta, and I can’t wait. This is one of those times of the year when I really wish I could be in two places at once. The first post-season tournament of the winter season is tomorrow night’s Kalamazoo Valley Association wrestling meet at the home of the Rams. It should be an amazing weekend for the Barry County wrestlers once again, although not as surprising as last year. At least, it won’t be surprising if good things happen for the coun­ ty’s teams. Delton Kellogg goes after its second consecutive KVA crown, after sharing its title with Paw Paw last year. DK came back to win the conference tournament a year ago after falling to Paw Paw in the league duals. Maple Valley surprised me, and probably quite a few other people by winning the Southern Michigan Athletic Association tournament last winter. This year it won’t be a sur­ prise if the Lions win. The SMAA tournament starts off Saturday morning at Maple Valley. The Capital Area Activities Conference Division III, home of the Lakewood Vikings, will start wrestling Saturday morning at DeWitt High School. The Vikings will be looking to win their sixth conference title in a row. and second straight since the formation of the C-doubteA-C Six in a row sounds like a lot, until you compare it with the Thomapple Kellogg Trojans’ run. TK is going for its 14th consecutive conference crown at Wyoming Park Saturday, but they’ll have to top Hastings in a the individual tournament to do it. Last year Delton, Maple Valley, Lakewood, and TK all won conference tournaments. If those four all win again, they’re all undisputed champs. Combined, they were a perfect 20­ 0 in conference duals. That number bumps up to 24-1 when Hastings is thrown in. and that loss was to the Trojans. Two of them will be done with their team seasons next week. Districts start Wednesday at Delton Kellogg. In Division III, the Panthers take on Comstock while Maple Valley does battle with Pennfield. Look for the Lions and Panthers to battle it out for the district title, of course that’s what I thought last year too, before DK got topped in the opening round by Pennfield. Some valuable lessons was reinforced to me a couple times this week. Match-ups are very important in dual meets. Caledonia was closer to TK than Hastings was during their O-K Gold duals, yet Hastings beat up on the Fighting Scots Monday. Match-ups. Coach Heethuis from Delton reminded me that match-ups are important, but until the meetrags just before the matches at an individual tourney you don’t know who’s wrestling where. A kid from DK could have gone through the KVA season undefeated, but he might face somebody tougher who wrestled at a different weight class in the conference dual. Volleyball and boys’ basketball aren’t too far behind. I’m looking forward to seeing how the guys’ tournament goes in TKHS’ new gym. Lakewood and Maple Valley were still undefeated in their leagues Wednesday afternoon, looking for conference titles. I like the tournaments. Win or go home. The fans are always great, and they’re already gearing up. I need to give a round of applause to those kids from TK and Hastings with their glow sticks who had to be scooted back from the mats last Wednesday. The match wasn’t quite as exciting as last year, but you guys made it a lot of fun. I also have to give a nod to those Wacky Woodies. "Brett Bremmer” night was cool. Thanks kids. They suited themselves up in vests, ball caps, sandals, and cameras for Tuesday night’s cage contest in Hastings. It was kind of flattering, and kind of scary. I’m just doing my job. Who knows, maybe someday I’ll be famous enough to be one of your cut outs, standing there between Homer and Favre. Right now, I think I’d rather be right here at all these events in person though. I Before those matches. Mike Morehouse recorded the Saxons’ first win of the night with a 12-8 decision at 215. to tie the team score at three. Eddie Cowles scored a pin for the Saxons in the 275-pound match. Steve Case also scored a pin for Hastings. 2:39 into his 140-pound bout with the Scots’ Billy D’Amico. It was the first of four straight wins as the Saxons put away the match. Lee Selby won a 15-0 technical fall at 145. Kyle Quada won a 13-2 major decision at »52, and Ashtin King won by injury default at 166. In between the final two O-K Gold duals, the Saxons finished second at the St. John’s Invitational Saturday, but not by much. The Saxons reached the championship finals, and fell to Petoskey on the seventh cri­ teria after the two teams finished in a 37-37 deadlock. The seventh criteria is which team had the most near fall points in matches that didn’t end in a pin. There are only 11 criteria used for breaking a tie by the MHSAA. and the final one is flipping a coin. That loss left the Saxons with a 3-1 record on the day. they topped Perry 43-28. OvidElsie 54-19. and Ithaca 56-20 to reach the finals. Morgan. Kyle White, Allen, and Ashtin King were each 4-0 on the day for the Saxons. The Thomapple Kellogg Trojans didn’t forget what happened to them last season. TK thought it had a team that could win a conference title and more. They earned the conference title, but had to share it with Hastings, as the Saxons won the league dual and the Trojans took the confer­ ence tournament. Hastings eventually ended TK’s season in the district tournament. “We were still smarting from last year,” said Trojan coach Scott Marvin said after his Trojans topped the Saxons in their O-K Gold dual last Thursday. "We felt that we had a team that could make a run at the state cham­ pionship.” “We came in here pretty focused tonight.” TK didn’t give the Saxons a chance to spoil a spotless O-K Gold Conference record this season. The Trojans topped the Saxons in Hastings 42-17. “We got beat by a better team," said Hastings' Jeremy Redman lunges forward in an attempt to escape the grasp of Caledonia’s Tyler Bowden during their 119-pound match on Monday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the third period were a re versal and three near fall points for Brown. “He pulled out a big one for us. That set the tone for us. and got our fans fire up.” said Marvin. State qualifier Justin Lewis followed up Brown’s win with a pin of the Saxons' Tim Bowerman just 28 seconds into the 125- at 145,24-10, and Kalani Garber scored a 19­ 6 decision at 152. Fletke and Garber started a string of sever, consecutive victories by the Trojans. TK’s Chris Humphrey and Hastings’ Ashtin King put on a show in the 160-pound battle, with Humphrey coming, out on top 11-8. Ben Ybema followed that win a pin at 171. then The Hastings, left, and Thomapple Kellogg captains meet in the middle of the mat Thursday before the start of their O-K Gold Conference contest in Hastings. The Trojans finished an undefeated conference regular season by topping the Saxons 42-17. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Goggins. “What else can you say. I thought we wrestled pretty well." The Trojans can take this year’s conference title for their own by winning the league tour­ nament Saturday, or the Saxons can share it with them again by finishing in the top spot. “It’s going to be a war," said Marvin. The first match of the night was a war, Thursday, as the Trojans Mark Brown edged out Hastings’ Jeremy Redman in the 119pound match 7-5. The only points scored in pound match. Starting at 119-pounds didn’t hurt the Trojans any. Arguably Hastings top two wrestlers are Morgan at 103 and Burgdorf at 112 pounds. By the time those two guys got to the mat. TK had built a 42-6 lead. Allen won an 8-5 decision at 130-pounds and Case a 6-5 decision at 140, but in between Nate McMurray scored a 19-6 major decision at 135 for the Trojans. Ryan Fletke won by major decision for TK Eric Reeder won a 17-5 decision at 189. TK’s heavyweights both won. with Mike Munjoy scoring a 17-5 major decision at 215, and Derrick Brock winning by pin in the first peri­ od at 275. Morgan and Burgdorf followed with wins for the Saxons to end the night. At 103, Morgan pinned the Trojans’ Tucker Bowerman in 35 seconds, and Burgdorf topped Brett Tinker with a 19-3 technical fall at 112. The 2005 Middleville Minnows swim team. Minnows top Ludington in second meet The Middleville Minnows age group swim club split its first two swim meets this season. The first swim meet was hosted by Hudsonville on January 15. Hudsonville had 128 swimmers to Middleville’s 76 swimmers. The Minnows had a exceptional swim meet with several first place finishes from Peter Beaudoin. Beth Fuller. Jackie Hodges. Michelle Howard. Graham Lince. Tyler Swanson. Ashley Timm. Dexx VanHouten and Mindy Warner. The Hudsonville Sharks out swam the Middleville Minnows with more swimmers than the Minnows had. Middleville's medley and free relays placed well for having 40 new swimmers to the team from Hastings. Freeport. Middleville. Shelbyville and Wayland. All the kids did a great job swimming there events and swam tough against a more expe­ rienced team. Coach Pete Beaudoin is very pleased with how far the team has come in five weeks of practice. The team has great potential. Ludington Hosted the Minnows on January’ 22. Middleville won 339 to 328. First place finishers in their events were Peter Beaudoin. Louise Curths. Holly Dahlke. Cade Dammen, Erin Ellinger. Devan Franks. Jackie Hodges. Lindsay Hodges. Michelle Howard. Lince. Marrisa Swanson. 1\ler Swanson. Colin Tedrow. Caroline Thomet. Sam Thomct. Spencer Thomet. Dexx VanHouten and Jacob VanKuiken. The Minnows' 8-and-under boys’ medley rclaj of Joey Lambert. VanHouten. Thomct and Thomet als finished first as did the boys 11-12 medley realy team of Nathan Myers, Lince, Swanson, and VanKuiken. The Minnows’ girls’ 8-and-under 100-free relay of Miah Dammen. Jennifer Evans. Madeline Lince, Mandy Shepard finished first. So did the boys’ 11-12 200-frce relay foursome of Russell Ellinger, Tyler Swanson, Lince, and VanKuiken. It was the team's second meet and the kids knew what to expect and were not as nervous. The team reviewed what they did wrong at the Hudsonville swim meet and corrected there mistakes. Each week of practice the team is improv­ ing its stroke technique, starts and turns to help drop time at the swim meets. Swimmers dropped times by as much as 15 seconds from the first meet. Swimmers passed conference time stan­ dards at both of the first two meets. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. Fsbruwy 10,2005 — Page 11 ___ Panthers surprise Saxons with split at invitational by Brett Bremer Sports Editor One of the highlights for the Delton Kellogg viraity volleyball team at the Hastings Invitational Saturday was also one ot the lowlights for the Saxons. The Saxons finished fourth overall, and the Panthers sixth. The two teams split in the final match of the day for the two teams, with Delton win­ ning game one 25-22. and the Saxons taking the second game 25-16. Delton won just two of the 12 games it played Saturday, while Hastings won seven of 12. Grand Ledge won the seven-team tourna­ ment. with Haslett finishing second, followed by Lansing Christian. Hastings. Union City. Delton Kellogg, and Hopkins. Hastings was 2-1-3 on the day. The Saxons also split with Grand Ledge and Lansing Christian, two teams that finished ahead of them in the day's standings. “How do you split with a first place team and a second to last place team?" asked Saxon coach Gina McMahon. Hastings* two wins came in its first two matches of the day. The Saxons lopped Hopkins 25-14.25-14, and Union City 2323. 2314. They followed that up by splitting two games with Grand Ledge 17-25, 25-21. Then came a 17-25, 25-15 split with Lansing Christian, and a 25-17, 2316 loss to the Haslett Vikings. “We had some good moments. We had some bad moments." said McMahon. Towards the end of the day. going into the last match, they looked tired. Going into that last match, they were physically and mentally tired. My concern is that all the other teams played just as much as we did." Delton took advantage of that by winning seven of the fust eight points in the first game with the Saxons. The early deficit woke the Saxons a bit, and the rallied to lie the game at nine with some strong serving, but Delton refocused to lake the game 25-22. Hastings put things together midway through the second game to pull out the 25-16 victory. Game one with the Saxons was just the third game the Panthers had won all day. They finished the tournament with a record of 04­ 2. s Union City topped DK to start the day, 25­ 12. 2317. then Lansing Christian beat the Panthers 25-21.21-11, and Haslett took a 23 21. 25-22 win. DK took a game for the first time when it beat Hopkins 25-22. but then lost game two 25-20. Grand Ledge then defeated Delton 25-14. 2317. was led by Michelle VanderMeer's 29 assists and three aces. Erica Peschel con­ tributed 12 kills for the Trojans. A day of poor play didn’t end with a win when the Saxons took on South Christian last Thursday. The Sailors topped Hastings 25-10, 25-13,25-15. "We were slow. We were anxious. We were intimidated," said McMahon. The Saxons knew coming into the game that it would be tough to beat the league lead­ ing Sailors, but hoped for a better showing. “We shut down,” said McMahon. “Rathet than shutting down as a team, or as individu­ als, we need to come together as a team when we’re in those situations." The Saxons need to get things turned around quickly. They visit Byron Center tonight, then will host Charlotte on Monday, and Wayland next Wednesday. The O-K Gold Conference tournament will be held Feb. 19 at Wayland, with districts to follow soon after. Delton Kellogg Round-up The Panthers scored their second win of the Kalamazoo Valley Association season last Wednesday by beating Hackett Catholic Central in five games. Tuesday Mixed Woodmansee Sawmill 20-8; TVCCU 18­ 10; Woodland Machine 17.5-10.5; Woodland Sales 16-12; Consumers Concrete 13-15; Hastings City Bank 10317.5; Full House 9­ 19; Yankee Zephyr 8-20. Men’s High Games 4 Series - T. Graham 190; D. Clements 190; Stan Hause 212-530; L Porter 220-566; L. Miller 227; P. Scobey 213; D. Blakely 229; Steve Hause 178-451; N. Blakely 199; D. Risher 185. Women’s High Games 4 Series - B. Graham 163; S. Beebe 215-574; E. Vanasse 187-513; J. Streby 151-389; D. Neymeiyer 210-512; S. Miller 152-417; M. Westbrook 188; B. Wilkins 201; B. Ramey 156; T. Blakely 168. Sunday Night Mixed Thunder Alley 54 1/2; Red Dog 52; Bulls And Heifers 50; Gutter Dusters 45; Funky Bowlers 45; Robbers 43; Team 12 40; 4 Horsemen 40; Sandbaggers 39; Get-er-Done 39; 12 Oxs. at a Tune 35: Nobody's 32 1/2. Womens High Games and Series • K. Becker 204-553; G. Otia 221-526; M. Simpson 216-494; T. Robbe 184; M. Kirchen 176; C. Miller 161. Mens High Games and Series - B. Hubbell 195-518; B. Churchill 191-530. C.W. Simpson 167-475; B. Falconer 207; S. Krallman 199; J. Shoebridge 189; F. Thompson 173. Wednesday P.M. Hair Care Center 64 1/2; Greenridge 58; Mace Pharmacy 50; Railroad Street Mill 48 1/2; Shamrock 44; Eye and Ent 41; Seebers 40. Womens High Games and Series - K. Becker 221-554; S. Pennington 194-542; B. Maker 204-512; E. Ulrich 179-478; B. Hathway 170-458; N. Boniface 157-457; Y. Cbeeseman 163; E. Dunham 163; J. Pettengill 154. Thursday Angels CW’S Repair 54-30; AIS Engine 53-51; Fall Creek 45.5-383; Cedar Creek Groc. 42­ 42; Coleman Agency/Hastiogs 41-43; Varney’s 40-40; Five G’s 39-45; Hastings Bowl 39-45; Hastings City Bank 36-48; Fiesta 30.5-53.5. High Games and Series - T. Guriel 154; L. Pierson 165; G. Potter 207; L. Miller 175; C. Hayward 179; L. Perry 165; N.Tkylor 134; D. Bartimus 187; J. Power 166; B. Franks 153; R. White 140; S. Piper 189; C. Nichols 191-507; C. Cooper 190-526; T. Phenix 185-501; N. Clow 202-527; L. Barnum 189-518; G. Otis 180-523; D. Staines 181-518; T. Daniels 213595; M. Gdula 215-638; R. Houghtalin 201-522; C. Guernsey 167. Bowierettes Kent Oil & Propane 51.5-36.5; Hecker Agency 46.5-11.5; Railroad Street Mill 44.5­ 43.5; NBT 43.5-44.5; Dean's Dolls 41-47; Slagel Concrete Construction 37-51. Good Games and Series - E Ulrich 180­ 464; B. Hathaway 169-463; N. Goggins 165; S. Merrill 183-479; P. Fowler 159-461; N. Potter 161-464; K. Fowler 189-482; L Greer 170-449; L. Dawe 167-423; J. Rice 178-483; l_ Elli-ton 241-514. Senior Citizens King Pins 54.5-33.5; Ward's Friends 52.5­ 35.5; Nash's Harem 50-38; BAT'S 48.5-395; Friends 4642; MAM's 45.5-42.5; Kuempel 44.5-43.5; Wieland's 43-45; 4 B's 41-47; Early Risers 40-48; Pin Pals 40-48; Butterfingers 3949; fl Senior 38.549.5; Sun Risers 3355. Good Games and Series Ladies - J. Allen 144-339; R. Murphy 161; M. Kingsleyl32348; S. Patch 187496; B. Hathaway 157­ 432; E. Moore 197439; J. R. Kasinsky 146­ 410; J. Snyder 143. Good Games and Series Men - R. Nash 163445; K. Schantz 179493; M. Brandt 178499; J. Heney 158-398; B. Teny 223 582; W. Mallekoote 212-595; W. Brodock 167451; C. Baker 226-606; M. Scbondelmayer 196483; R. Robbins 232­ 586; R. Adgete 170447; D. Dimmers 213 585. Alex Culbert led Delton on the day with 18 kills, 12 aces, nine blocks, and 10 assists. Katie Smoczynski added 11 kills for the Panthers. The Saxons had their invitational sand­ wiched between two O-K Gold contests. Tuesday night, the Saxons topped Thomapple Kellogg in four games, 17-25. 25-21, 25-19. 25-18. “We didn’t play Hastings volleyball again,” said McMahon. "We were slow, our reactions were slow, and we struggled with serving." Despite the slow start, the Saxons were able to improve to 3-2 in the O-K Gold Conference with the win. Katie Lawrence had 20 assists, and Jodi Jolley six digs for the Saxons, while Kayla Arnie led the team with ten kills and four aces. “Kayla played her best game all season." said McMahon. “She really helped us. She was very strong and really contributed. She's kind of been the person behind the scenes this season, so to It nearly slipped away from the Panthers. Dcltoa; won the first game 27-25. and the second 25-16. but the Fighting Irish were still able to push it to the limn.. Hackett came back to win game three 25­ 17, and game four 25-17. Delton finally closed out the match in the fifth game with a 15-10 victory. Culbert led Delton with 13 kills and three aces. Jordan Haines had five kills and one ace. Delton was at Pennfield last night for the final KVA dual, and will head for the confer­ ence tournament this Saturday at GalesburgAugusta. Saxon junior Jodi Jolley stretches to knock the ball back over the net Yi Saturdays' contest against Haslett. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxons' Brandi Sutfin, Amanda Sink, and Kelsey Howell all hit the floor in an attempt to save a point in their contest with Haslett Saturday afternoon at the Hastings Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Viking spikers knock off Williamston in three games Lakewood moved to 3-0 in Capital Area Activities Conference action last week Wednesday night by defeating Williamston in three games, 25-14.25-14, 25-10. The Vikings led the entire match to set up a showdown with DeWitt on the Panthers’ home floor last night. The winner of last night’s contest took sole possession of first place in the league Only one conference dual remains for the Vikings, against Lansing Christian at home next Wednesday. Leading the Vikings against the Hornets was Morgan Pennington with 14 kills and 13 service points including five aces. Chelsea Brehm had 21 assists and 12 digs. Emily Duits had eight kills, four blocks, and seven digs. On Saturday, the Vikings traveled to Sturgis fo. the Class B Showcase tournament and came away with a 1-3 record. Lakewood began the day by defeating the seventh ranked Trojans of Sturgis 25-22, 25­ 22. The next opponent was third ranked Grand Rapids South Christian and the Vikings came up just short dropping a heart­ breaking match 25-21, 23-25. 13-15. The Vikings old rival Stevensville-Lakeshore rounded out pool play for the Vikings and again it was close all the way. but Lakeshore came out on top winning 25-22. 25-22. GEE a LONGSTREET, LLP In bracket play, Lahapood faced Otsego, number 4 in class B . me Hqun that knocked the Vikings out of the state tournament last year. As last year, it was close all the way; this time going back and forth. Lakewood won game one 25-17. Otsego came back to win game two 25-19. Game three ended like so many have this season for the Vikings as they saw a late lead slip away and Otsego win 15­ 13. “We have had seven of 11 losses end in third game two-point decisions. Our girls work so hard and it’s so disappointing to keep losing these close games,” said Lakewood coach Jeff Duits. "But our young ladies never quit and I'm so proud of the effort they give. We know that we are sc close to breaking through. We are confident that we will still reach our goals this season with the league and state title coming up in the next few weeks.” Lakewood was led Saturday by Pennington’s 31 kills, seven blocks, and eight digs. Brehm had 61 assists and 32 digs. Stevie Spetoskey had 27 kills, 11 blocks, and 25 digs. Chelsea Backe and MacDonald had great days defensively with 20 digs each. Lakewood is now 26-11-1 overall. Lakewood will be at Ravenna on Saturday. 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Frequently Asked Question: I have also be seeking Medicaid assistance. heard that I can give away $10,000 per year and that won’t interfere with my eli­ gibility for Medicaid assistance. Is this true? (usually clients with high value estates) to THIS ARTICLE A OTHER INFORMATION MAY BE VIEWED AT WWW.GEELQNGSTREET.CQM MR LONGSTREET CAN BE REACHED AT 269-945-3495 OR rkapircflfrgttlongMrccLCQffl 0M1MT1 HASTINGS (West M-43) �Pag> 12 - TNnday. February 10. 2005 - The HeeHnge Banner Saxons and Vikings look to fix their brain game by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood and Hastings art two boys* bas­ ketball teams on opposite ends of their respective conferences' standings, but the teams have a similar problem. Instead of Lakewood coach Mark Farrell being thrilled with a victory and Hastings coach Don Schils being excited his team could hang with a team with a 14-2 record, both coaches were pondering ways to improve their teams as the regular season winds down. Both teams struggled with mental aspects of the game in Lakewood’s 60-51 win over the bast Saxons in a possible Class B District showdown Tuesday night. The district draw was completed this week, tire Saxons and Vikings would meet in the semifinals if Hastings is able to get past Allegan in the opening round at Middleville Feb. 28. While coaches want to see continual improvement out of their teams, it‘» not something they want to worry about with just five games left before the state tournament starts. "It’s my job to fix it," said Hastings coach Don Schils. The 3-12 Saxons hung with the Vikings until late in the third quarter. Hastings pulled tn within 31-29 with 3:43 left in the quarter on a basket by JJ. Quick in the paint. Corey Thelen responded with a three-point basket for Lakewood soon after. Quick looked to match Thelen’s points at tije ocher end. Saxon point guard Brad Mead drove the lane and dished the ball to Quick, who put the ball up and in as he was fouled. The bucket made the score 34-31 in favor of die Vikings, but Quick’s free throw rimmed out and landed in the hands of Viking junior forward Kyle Rowland. Rowland not only grabbed the board, but raced down the court, received a pass on the break, drove past a Saxon along the baseline, and put the ball in the basket as he was hacked across the arm. His free throw was good. As the Vikings went to the defensive end of the court Rowland knocked the ball away from the Saxons, and the ensuing possession eventually led to a three-pointer by Tyler Begltn that put Lakewood up 40-31. It was the largest lead for either team to that point in the contest "(Rowland) is playing his tail off. I think Tyler Barnett has given me some good min­ utes," said Farrell "These are juniors who are just getting a chance play. They've had a taste of success, and they’re just pouring them­ selves out to win." Rowland had nine points, and tied for his team’s lead with four rebounds. Theten ted th score? with 24 points, with 47 of them Mpmg la the second half. Farrell w ouId haMe TOed some of his seniors to step up their game earlier in the evening. "I’m just wondering when we’re going to start playing." said Farrell. “Looking at this game tonight and the last couple games we've played, my senion wbo’ve been around a w hile have to make a decision, if they want to play hard and work or just play mediocre bas­ ketball." "To me, t looks like we’re protecting something we think we have, rather than going out and taking something we want to win." Schils wasn’t any happier with his squad. "Not when you have 27 turnovers and we’re not executing things that we were working on.” said Schils. "I was very happy with their physical effort. I thought that was he best I’d seen all year." After the Rowland led spurt. Thelen capped off the quarter with a four-point play with one second left to put his team up 44-34. Hastings battled back to within five points on a couple of occasions in the fourth quarter, but some defensive lapses cost them any chance in the end. The Saxons lost Thelen a couple times in transition, and he buried jumpers that buried Hastings. “You can’t leave him open," said Schils. When turnovers and a lack of movement weren’t hurting their chances, the Saxons were effective on the offensive end. Scon Coleman and Quick led Hastings with ten points each, and Mead and Brandon Johnson added nine points apiece. We had talked about back cutting, because they switch men so often on defense, and we ended up standing too often." said Schils. The Saxons started strong. They jumped out to a 5-0 lead, and held onto that for much of the first quarter until the Vikings pulled ahead 12-11 with 1:20 to play in the period. Lakewood held onto the lead for the remain­ der of the contest. Hastings did pull to within two points with Lakewood's Kyle Rowland races towards the basket with the ball late in the third quarter Tuesday night at Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) a 6-0 run in the final two minutes of the first half. Although the Vikings are a much more physical team than the Saxons, Hastings* youngsters were able to hold their own down low. Coleman played a big part in holding Lakewood senior Travis Willard lo only eight points, and sophomore Bryan Skedgell con­ tinues to improve in the paint "Hastings played well." said Farrell. “They did a lot of things to counter what we wanted to do." Friday night, the Saxons travel to Caledonia trying to duplicate their only O-K Gold Conference win of the season so far. The Vikings host Williamston in a Capital Area Activities Conference Division Ill contest. Last Friday the Saxons fell to I -9 in the O­ K Gold when they were topped by Holland Christian 64-33. The Maroons held the ^kxons to just six points in the firs, quarter while scoring 19 of their own. and Hastings couldn't muster the offensive firepower to get out of the hole. Despite the lopsided final score. Schils was happy with the way his team played. Shots just wouldn't fall for the Saxons. “(The Maroons) are becoming very, very good." said Schils. "Right now. they might be the best team in our league." The Maroons improved to 7-3 in the O-K Gold with the victory, although the Saxon coach didn’t forget that the South Christian Sailors lave topped the boys from Holland Christian twice this season. The Saxons host the Sailors Tuesday night. Brandon Johnson finished with the game’s high total of ten points, although 11 different Maroons scored to contribute to the victory. Schils was pleased with the way his senior guard stepped up. Johnson was solid all around, ending the night with five rebounds and four assits as well. Quick added eight points for the Saxons. Lakewood Round-up Lakewood improved its CAAC Division III record to 5-2 by tapping Fowlerville on Friday night 65-52 on the road. "We are learning what its luce to be on the road for a long stretch," said Farrell. The win at Fowlerville came in the fourth of five consecutive road games for Lakewood. Lakewood exploded for 22 points in a very fast paced first quarter at Fowlerville. but Saxon junior Scott Coleman backs his way towards the hoop against Lakewood’s Alex Erickson in the first half Tuesday night. (Photo by ?;ett Bremer) allowed the Gladiators 17 points of their own. “We allowed them too many open opportu­ nities in transition," said Farrell. "We patched things up in the second half defensively, and had a nice strong finish in the fourth quarter." The Vikings outscored the Gladiators 31­ 21 in the second half, after taking a Ihreepoint lead into the half. Thelen led the way for Lakewood with 18 points, eight rebounds, and a pair of assists. Beglin added 12 points. Willard played a solid all around game tossing in 11 points, and leading the Vikings with 11 rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Morris also had four assists for Lakewood, and Alex Erickson chipped in with nine rebounds. A win this year means Delton won’t have to share KVA title Except for the state tournament, the Delton Kellogg Panthers face their last individual tournament of the season Friday night when the Kalamazoo Valley Association meets to crown a wrestling champion at GalesburgAugusta. Delton closed out the conference duals with a perfect 4-0 record by knocking off Parchment last Thursday, 54-21. Winning for Delton in the match were Brett Bissett. Kirk Wblschleger, Jeremy Herington. Brian Aber, Jordan Smith, Jon Holtman, Anthony Riley, and Eric Ryan, while team­ mates Dustin Merlau and Octavio Romero won against voids al 215 and 275 pounds. A victory of the Panthers Friday night means an outright KVA title for the crew. DK shared last year’s title with Paw Paw. Paw Paw won its dual with Delton a year ago. and the Delton team came back to win the confer­ ence tourney. Delton coach Rob Hecthuis has pushed all year to get his team ready for individual events. “I think we have gotten a little better at wrestling individual tournaments," Heethuis said. "We still haven’t had a gold medalist at any of these.” The Panthers finished fourth Saturday in the eight team tournament ax Constantine. Springport won the event with 258 team points followed by Three Rivers 232, Constantine 193, and DK 156. Williamston was fifth, Berrien Springs sixth. Centerville seventh, and Jackson Lumen Christi eighth. Brendan Boyle (119) and Ryan (189) each finished second for Delton. Steve Ross (103) and Romero (275) both finished third. Fourth place medals were won by Bissett (125), Trent Green (140). and Jordan Stewart (171). “Friday night. I’d like to get a few of them their first gold medals of the year," said Heethuis. Delton will then host its own district in the Division III state team tournament, next Wednesday evening. Delton will host Comstock in one semifi­ nal, while Maple Valley takes on Pennfield in the other. The two winners will then square off for the district title. Lakewood senior Travis Willard, left, and Hastings junior Steven Bolo battle for a rebound, before a jump ball is called in the first half of Tuesday night’s Viking victory in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Time-out leads to quick DK turn around against Otsego by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg’s varsity boys* basketball team went to Otsego needing to win the rest of its ball games to finish the regular season with a winning record. 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Delton led by 17 points, but Otsego chipped away at the lead and got it down to one point late in the third quarter. That’s when DK coach Mike Mohn decid­ ed to stop everything, and bring his boys over to the sideline. "I was politically correct through nx»t of it," said Mohn. "I just kind of examined the point of bow we got the lead and how we lost it. That’s been a growth issue for this team. When things get bad they tend to hang their heads.” Not this time. Delton came out of the time out and had the lead up to 20 points in the fourth quarter. "As quickly as they lost it, that’s how quickly they got it back," said Mohn. Link didn't only have a great night putting the ball in the basket He added 14 rebounds and six blocked shots. A 14 of 16 performance from the free throw line helped Delton close out the con­ test. "Hard work and defense got them their lead," said Mohn. "A lack of hard work and defense took it away from them." Delton is now 5-10 on the year, with five games left before Class B Districts begin at Thomapple Kellogg High School. The District draw was completed this week, and the Panthers will face the host Trojans in the opening round March 1 at 8 p.m. “That’s the typical Delton d^aw." said Mohn. “We get the home team. That’s about how it goes down every year." The Panthers have four more Kalamazoo Valley Association foes as well as Schoolcraft to worry about before that. Delton, which is now 2-6 in the KVA and 5-10 overall, will host Galesburg-Augusta Friday night. "It’d be nice to get two wins in one week and start smelling the old victory scent,” said Mohn. "We need to get on a roll here." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 10.2005 - Pegs 13 Trojan eagers run out of runs at South by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Teams have made things dost with South Christian on a number of occasions this sea­ son in the O-K Gold. Things haven't been too dose in the standings so far though. The Sailors clinched at least a share of the conference title, with four games still to play, by lopping Thomapple Kellogg Friday night at South 49-43. The Trojans were just too hot and cold to catch the Sailors. TK led 17-10 early in the second quarter, lost the lead and fell behind by as many seven points in the third before closing the gap to one by the end of the quarter. TK fell behind by six again, early in the fourth, then pulled to within one point with two and a half minutes left to play. David Kool scored eight of his team high 13 points over the remainder of the game for the Sailors, including all six of his free throws in the final minute After South took the early lead, the Trojans responded to play an outstanding stretch between the end of the first quarter and the start of the second. TK’s fans were the one’s making the noise in a packed South Christian gymnasium as TK went on a 14-2 run. Vikes look for sixth straight league title Even with ali the struggles, all the re­ arranging of the line-up, and all the ups and downs of a normal varsity wrestling season the Lakewood Vikings are still getting to be right where they want to be. They can win their sixth consecutive league title, and second in the Capital Area Activities Conference, with a good day Saturday at the league tournament hosted by DeWitt. The Vikings added six wins last week to improve their season record to 21-5. Saturday. Lakewood won its own LHS Team Tourney with a perfect 5-0 record on the day. Lake wood topped Portland 56-21. Sturgis 62-11, Saginaw Heritage 59-12, Bay City Trojan senior Jon Yeazel led the offense attacking the basket, and with a couple steals on the other end. He finished with a game high 18 points. With TK up 17-10, Trojan forward Trevor Manning blocked an attempted lay-up by Kool, bringing the Trojan faithful to their feet. Junior guard Gar Allison was standing in front of the bench cheering, and trying to help direct the defense. But TK couldn't carry the momentum. South went on a 10-2 run of its own to lead 25-21 at the half. The game swung back and forth, until a three-point shot by the Trojans* Brandon Wilson fell through widi 2:29 to play. The Trojans didn’t score agair; over the next two minutes. A three-pointer by Trojan guard David Finkbeiner made the final seconds interesting, but South took care of business from the free throw line. Manning finished with 12 points for the Trojans. Behind Kool for South Christian was Chris Van Ryn with ten. The loss drops the Trojans to 6-4 in the league and 10-5 overall. The Trojans have Tuesday night off this week, and will host Byron Center on Friday night. It will be the final game before the Trojans move into their new gymnasium. Thomapple Kellogg High School is prepar­ ing to start a new athletic era indoors. The Trojans opened their new gymnasium to the public on Monday evening, but every­ one at TKHS isn’t ready to look to the future quite yet. The Trojans will host an alumni night this Friday. The basketball games will be the final ones held in the old gymnasium. All former TKHS varsity boys’ basketball players are invited back to attend the contest between the Trojans and the Bulldogs. There will be no charge for former ball players attending the game. Varsity tip-off time is scheduled for 7 p.m. The freshman game begins at 4 p.m., and the junior varsity at 5:30 p.m. Thomapple Kellogg’s Jon Yeazel collides with South Christum s Andrew Ven Der Schaaf and Chris VanRyn on his way to the basket in the first quarter Friday night (Photo by Brett Bremer) Thomapple Kellogg senior point guard David Finkbeiner fires a jump shot over South Christian senior guard Jordan Torres Friday night at South. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Central 62-21, and Eaton Rapids 46-21. Alan O'Donnell, Cody Dupont, Eddie Phillip., and Adam Fyan were all 5-0 on the day. while teammate Eric Kruger went 4-0 to lead the Vikings. v - "With Itoway things have been gniafrivrth injuries and bumps and bruises, we’ve jug­ gled good to stay ahead of the ball game," said Viking coach Bob Veitch. The Vikings’ victory over the Greyhounds from Eaton Rapids was their second in two ’hree days. Lakewood topped Eaton Rapids in a dual meet Thursday night 36-25. The Viking heavyweights got things done for L/ikewood to start and end the night. The match started at 215 pounds, and there Dupont earned five points for his team with a technical fall. O’Donnell followed that up with a major decision at 275. The Vikings trailed heading into the final three matches, but Kruger scored a decision at 160, then Phillips and Fyan closed out the night with pins for the Vikings. Other Lakewood winners Thursday night were Scott Blocher, who won by pin at 119 pounds. Evan Terry, and Josh Kettle. K of C free throw champs show off their trophies The Knights of Columbus recently crowned their free throw champions. From left to right are Hoop-Shoot Director Mike McLean, Amber Delcotto, Luke Heide, Grant Heide, Josh Coenen, Kyle Pierce, and Riley McLean. (Missing from photo is Jennefer Fekipausch.) Thursday Night Basketball Garrett.......................... ~...... ........................... 8-0 J-J’i______________ _________ -_______ 7-1 Back 2 Back................................................... .6-2 Mean Green......---------- --------------------..—5-3 Hard Knocks......................... 3-5 D-Stones............................................................2-6 Curtis.................................................................. 1-7 Gardner............... „...................... .0-8 Scores - Hard Knocks 54. Gardner 27; J-$’s 55, Curtis 33; Garrett 44, Mean Green 23; Garrett 59, Gardner 38. Back2Back 100. Curtis 34; Mean Green 44, Hard Knocks 36; J-$'s 47. D-Stones 23; BacklBack 60, D- Maple Valley’s Alaina Mater (10) sends a set up as teammate Jessi Wtnegar watches from behind in the Lions’ three game win over Bellevue last Wednesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Banking x and Bill1 Pay \Ne're so sure you’ll find our Free Online Banking and Bill Pay fast and easy to use ... VOLLEYBALL YMCA Women’s Volleyball Standings Hastings Orthopedic Clinic__________16-2 Team Rozema...............................................11 -4 Viking.............................................................. 10-8 Curves ...____________ 4-11 Larry Neil Agency......................... .............. 3-9 Net Results.................................................... 4-14 Maple Valley improved to 6-0 in the Southern Michigan Athletic Association volleyball stand­ ings by topping Dansville on Monday night It took for the Lions four games to pull with­ in one victory of a perfect league regular season. Mapk Valley won 25-15, 25-22. 21-25,25-8. The Lions continue to do an excellent job of sharing the defensive duties. Kyndra Root led the team with 24 digs, but Allison Oleson added 19, while Sammy Cowell and Amy Abbott had 12 apiece. Oleson also had four aces. Amy Joostbems led the Lions up front with her 12 kills and 12 docks. Abbott added eight kills. Lisa Hamilton led Valley with 28 assists. The Lions topped Bellevue last Wednesday 25-10,26-24, 25-19, then defeated Webberville 25-13,25-19, 25-14 on Thursday. Maple Valley will finish the conference sea­ son next Wednesday at home against Lansing Christian. In their win last Wednesday over the Broncos from Bellevue. Joostbems led the Lions with 19 kills. Ciwell tarUnbd dsy with swendigt. J 2 service points, and six aces. Oleson also had six aces, as well as 11 sen­ ice points and seven digs. Root led Maple Valley with 12 digs. Kortney Ewing led the Lions with three blocks, and Hamilton had 19 assists. In the win over Webberville. Joostbems had ten kills and Root six. Root had 14 digs too. Oleson led the team with 14 service points and five aces. Hamilton had 24 assists. Rebecca Kent had three blocks to lead the Lion defense up front. Maple Valley is 25-13-4 overall. The Lions won two and lost two on Saturday at rise Springport Invitational. Maple Valley topped East Jackson 21-5,21-18, and Potterville 21-8,21-17 for its two wins. Columbia Central topped the Lions 21-10, 21-12, and Clinton beat Maple Valley 21-10,21­ 19. The Lions will be at the Dansville Invitational this Saturday, before ending the reg­ ular season next week with the contest against the Pilgrims and the conference tournament Online Stones 24. High Scorers - E. Gillespie 271; A. Hargett 183; C. Timmerman 155; A. Vincent 144; N. Heath 138; B. Stroner 137; M. Stonehouse 100; A. Hurless 94; M. Garrett 87; T. Jiles 85; B. Curtis 83; S. Allerding 80. 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February 10. 2005 - Tlw HMIngs Banner ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE The ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW for 2005 wW be held at the ORANGEVALE TOWNSHIP HALL. 6910 Boulter Road on the following dales: Tuesday, March 8 - ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING • 4:00 pun. Monday, March 14 - APPEAL HEARING - fcOO sun. Io 17-00 noon TUaaday, March 15 - APPEAL HEADING -1« p.m. to 5OC p.m. The BOARD OF REVIEW wtt meet as many more days as deemed narataary to hear questions. by MMr. provided protest Mar la received by March 14, 2005. Written protests should be malted BOARD OF REVIEW P.O. BOX 4S. SHELBYVILLE. Ml 4S344 The tentative rathe and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property end personal property for 2001 are as follows: Agriculture! Commercial Industrial .4037% .45.48% .49.74% .45.01% .50.00% Personal.., .1.0094 .1.0052 .1.1109 .1 0000 (ADA) AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES NOTICE The Township wB provide necessary reasonable services to individuate with disabilities at the Board of Review meetkx» upon 10 days notice. Contact: Clerk Pafrida Blauvelt, 10685 WMdwood Rd.. Shelbyville. Ml 49344. Phone 289472­ 2109. Thomas Rook, SUPERVISOR ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BAARY COUNTY, MCHGAN Frtnary 10. 2006 Given under Public Act 165 of the Public Ads of Michigan, 1971 EQUALIZATION RATIOS ANO MULTIPLIER S BY CLASSIFICATION Timoerr Cutover Jurtedkctfon TOWNSHIP Assyrui Mftmore Barry Carlton Cannon h»to. 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Scarbrough, Equalization Director RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The Rutland Charter Township Zoning Board of Appeals wH conduct a hearing on Thursday, February 17,2005, commencing at 730 p.m. at tha Rutland Charter Township 'IJOI UakH. rx_ — -1 h —— a t'.v' - . nas, neaui noao, Hastings, wicnigan. 1b act upon a request of Ultimate Spa tor a variance on property located at 1450 W M-43 Hwy, moat requirements of the Sign Ordinance. *2002-97, Section 104.2026 E. 2 a (1) which states 'sign ■haB not exceed 32 aq. fl’ Property Is described as: 1450 W M-43, Suite 1, Hastings. Michigan, locat­ ed M property described as RUTLAND TOWNSHIP COM AT W1/4 POST SEC 13-3-9 TH N 88 DEG 33X)4* E 1802.56 FT AL E 6 W 1/4 U SEC 13 TH N 71 DEG 5745" E 909 FT AL CNTP.L TANGENT OF RELOCATED HWY M-37/M-43 TH N X DEG 4T23" E 115.U6 FT TO NLY ROW LI SO RELO­ CATED HWY TH NELY 113.48 FT AL SD ROW LI & ARC OF CURVE TO RIGHT RADIUS BEING 7564.44 FT & CHORD BEARING N 72 DEG 233V E 113.48 FTTH N 71 DEG 57'45" E 315.73 FT AL SD ROW U FOR POB TH N 14 DEG 56*33* W 11534 FT TH NWLY 182.31 FT AL ARC OF CURVE TO LEFT RADIUS BEING 190 FT & CHORD BEARING N 39 DEG 2430- W 157.42 FT TH ELY 404.88 FT AL ARC OF CURVE TO LEFT RADIUS BEING 3484.07 FT & CHORD BEARING N 87 DEG 06’05’ E 404.86 FT TH S OG DEG 3339" W 2135 FT TH 8 41 DEG 1218" W 285.85 FT TO NLY ROW U HWY M-37AL43 TH S 71 DEG 5745* W 10431 FT TO POB Ing, wB be given the opportunity to be heard at the above time and place. The appicatton tor the above request is avalabte tor inspection at the Rutland Charter Township Hal during regular business hours. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk, the Township wffl provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at Che pubic hearing to individuate with dfoabBties. Individuate requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. Al interested persons are invited to be present st the aforesaid time and place to take part in the ROBIN HAWTHORNE, CLERK tassrna RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS, Ml 4MM (2S» MS-21M CHASE GEIGER IRONSIDE INSURANCE AGENCY 129 Division St, P.O. Box 25. Freeport. Ml 49325 (616) 765-3445 • Fax (616) 765-3460 1-800-522-2919 Small Town Friendly, Personal Service All Your Insurance Needs! mH Hastings Mutual M Insurance Comp; THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Andy Etts. a single man. to Hamilton Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated September X, 2003 vto recorded October 7. 2003 In Instrument Number 111S130. Bany County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Argent Securities Inc, Asset Backed °ass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-W8 under the Pooing A Servicing Agreement dated as of December 1.2003, Without Recourse by assignment submit­ ted to and recorded by the Bany County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due or such mort­ gage the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Eight and 28/100 Dollars ($106,35838) including interest at the rate of 9.70% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 130 p.m. on February 17, 2005 The premises are located in the Township of ttope, Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of the East 241/2 acres of the North £0 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28, Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Hope Township. Bany County. Michigan, and run­ ning thence East 418 feet along the North line of said Section 28 tor the true place of beginning; thence East 660 feet more or less to the North 1/4 post of said Section; thence South 990 feet more ot less along the North and South 1/4 One of said Section to the South line of said North 60 acres; thence West 660 feet more or less along said South Ine to a point distant East 24 1/2 acres of the Nod. 60 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28; thence North 990 feet more or less to the place of begto- The redemption potiod shall be 12 months from the date of suCh sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accr-dance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of the sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the (vent a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages. If any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: January 20. 2005 ORLAK’S ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Argent Securities Inc., Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2003-W8 under the Pooling A Servicing Agreement dated as of December 1,2003, Without Recourse. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-10X Rte No . 214.1828 ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMADON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUitBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. /™^PRCHA?eR?.: —*emay be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shell be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel Kitchen, a married man and Laurie Kitchen, solely for the purpose of barring dower, original mort­ gagor^). to Firstar Bank. NA, a National Banking Association. Mortgagee, dated January 8. 2002. and recorded on January 24, 2002 in instrument 1073606, vid assigned by said Mortgagee to CitiFinancial Mortgage Company, Inc. as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due M the date hereof the sum ot Eighty-Two Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Seven And 03/100 Dotiaro ($82,197.03), including interest at 9.25% per annum. Under the power of sate contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on February 24, 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of Section 34, Town 2 North, Range 8 West; thence South 10 rods; thenoe East 8 rods; thence North 10 rods; thence West to the place of beginning The redemption period Shan be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6003241a, in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 27. 2005 For more information, pieasj call: FC M 248.593 1306 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys For CitiFinancial Mortgage Company, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite F038392F03 °“’w Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Gate TH® RRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT... ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WHX BE USED FOR 7MAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE M8JTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be reednded by the foeedoelng mortgagee. In that event, your demeges, If any, aheti be timlted eotety to the return of the bid amount tendered at i ate, ptus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon mode In the conditions ot a mortgage made by Stephen E. Curtis and JB A. Curtis, husband and wfte. origin* mortgagor(s). to Union Bank and Trust Company, NA. Mortgagee, dated December 12, 1983, vid recorded on December 16. 1983 in Uber 257 on Pago 153, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc as assignee by an assignmem, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is dvmed to ba due at the date hereof the sum of Twenty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Eighteen And 20/100 Dottars ($22,91830), including interest al 133% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case mode and provid­ ed, notice is hereby given tret said mortgage wffl bo foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premiaas, or some pvt of them, al pubic vanduo, at tie Bony County Courthouse in Hastings at 1W PM, on February 17. 2005. Said promteas are situated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The West IX tool of too tottowing description. A parcel of tend located in toe Northwest 1X4 of Section 15, Town 2 North, Rango 10 West Orangeville Township. Bany County, Mtahigan. described as: Beginning at a point which Has 2182.90 foot duo South and 300.00 tool duo East of tha Northwest comv of said Section 15; thence due East 300.00 foot; thence duo South parallel to too West Ina of said Section 15,346.X foot to the centeritoe of Kotor Road; thence North 86 degrees 23 minutes 49 seconds West 329.96 feet along toe centerline of road; thence duo North 208.13 foot to the point of beginning. The redemption period shati be 12 months from the dais of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance wtih MCLA 8003241a, in which case the redemption period shai bo X days from too date of ouch sate. Dated: January 20.2005 For more Information, ptaese cal: FC R 248.593.1305 Trod A Trott, PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rte P010489F02 ornrrn Norice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATON WE OBTAIN WAX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MSJTARYCUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aale may ba resemowu uy me >orecioe*ng mongagee. m that event, your damagea. If any, aha! Ite ladl­ ed eotefy to the return of the bid amount !■*derad at auto, piua intoreaC MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott Ward and Angel Ward, husband and wifo, original mort­ gagor^), to Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 9.2000, and recorded on March 13. 2000 in instrument 1042011, In Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to The Bank of New Ybrk. a* Trustee tor the Certificatehoiders of the Reperforming Loan Remlc Trust Certificates, Series 2003-R3 as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al toe dale hereof tot sum of One Hundred Rve Thousand Eight Hundred One And 36/100 Dottars ($106X138). inducting interest at 93% per annum. Undv the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and toe statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice io hereby given tost said mortgage wB be toractoaed by a aate of too mortgaged premteos, or sumo part of them, at pubic vondue, al to* County Courthouse in Hastinoe i itt) PM, on March 10, 2005. Said pramtoss are ^aiated in City of Itoatinga, Barry County, Mrtegan. and are described as: Lot 423 of toe City, rormerty Wage of Hostings, aooording to toe rvxxvfod plat thereof The redc<ption pvtod sha« bo 8 months from the date jf such sate, unless determinod aban­ doned I < accordance vtoh MCLA 80032* 1a. In which case toe redemption period shal bo X days from too date of such sale. Doted: February 10.2005 For more Wormation, please cel: FC X 248383.1302 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For The Bank of New YorK.w Trustee for toe CertMoatehotdora of toe Roperfc’ming Loan Ramie Trust Certificates. Series 2003-R3 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fanns. Michigan 48025-5822 RteS047880F01 oarm THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEBPTMQ TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY BVORMAT1ON WE OBTAM WU. BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTlGgQFilQfnnAGffRWftflWf IMf Dafouft has occurred in too conditions of a mort­ gage made by Scott R.Peck, a aingto man, mort­ gagor. to SBC Mortgy, LLC, a Mkrtgan timtied HabBfy company, mortgagee, by a mor gage doted Aprfl 18,2003 recorded in the Office of Iha Regtotor of Deeds for Barry County, on April 24, 2003 as document no. 1102640. Because of avd default, the mortgagee has declared toe entire unpaid amount aecured by said mortgage Cm and pa»-«bte FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt col­ lector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained wffl be used for this purpose. If you are in too MMary, ptoase contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions o* a certain mortgage As of toe date of thia notice, there to ctelmod to made by: Andrew M. Berg, a married man, and be due. inctedtag lar prindpel and intereat on said Betty Jo Borg, his wifo to Amoriquest Mortgage wB Gompony, a Delaware Corporation Msrtgsgee, . AMteMA Ste W AU «< W11 60k Xd dated March 1, 2004 and recorded March 9. 2004 ... continue -on the-pdadpai batonce of $40,27538 « in Instrument f 1123405, Bany County Records. Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: v toe debt secured by said mortgage, or any part Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., by thereof. assignment dated March 9. 2004 and recorded Notice to hereby given that by virtue of the power October 29.2004 in Instrument # 1136362 on which of sale conttoned in arid mortgage, and the statute mortgage there is claimed to ba due at the date in such case made and provided, and to pay said hereof the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand Two amount with interest as provided In said mortgage, Hundred Eleven Deters and Twerrty-Savsn Cents and al legal coals, charges and expenaes, includ­ ($65,211.27) inducting interest 8.9% pv annum. ing attorney’s foes atiowad by law, and al taxes and Under the power of sate contained In said mortgage insurance premiums paid by the undersigned and the statute in such case made and provided, before sale, said mortgage wffl bo foraoloeod by notice ts hereby given that said mortgage wB be safo of too mortgagee pramiaoa el pubtic aafo to too foreclosed by a saie of the mortgaged premises, or hlghoat biddv as too Eaat door of toe Barry County some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry Courthouse, 220 W. State Street, Hastings. County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00PM. on Mtahigan. on Thursday, February 24. 2006 at 130 Thursday, February 17, 2006 Said premises are p.m. situated in Township of OrangevBe. Barry County, The premises covered by aald mortgage are sit­ Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at uated In too Wage of MkldtovBe. Barry County. tha Southwest comv of the Northeast 1/4 of the Mtahigan, and are described as tolowa: Morthssst 1/4 of Section 9. Town 2 North. Rango 10 Lot 4 and tool part of Lot 5 of MasooorY Ptat West. OrangevBs Township, thence East 310 teat Numbv 2 Of MtedtoWo. according to too recorded along toe North 1/8 tine to centertine of Lindsey ptoi tooreof in Ltow 3 of Plats on page 9, described Rood, thence Northeasterly 119 foot along too cen­ as totiows BEGINNP4G too Easterly aldo of High terline of Ltodsey Rood to too ptece of beginning, Street 186 foot from toe comv <af Hgh Stoat and thenoe continuing Northeasterly along the center­ Dfobte Streets In too Wage of MkUovBe; toenoo line of Lindsey Road 194 foot thence North of toe Northerly along too Eaat akfo of High Street 643 Southwest comer of the Northeast 1A4 of the foot: toence East to too Soutoooot comer of Let 5 ot Northeast 1/4 of Section 9, thence South on said Aseesaor *s Ptat Number 2, or too Southeast comv East 1/8 line 205 feet thence Southeasterly 370 of Lot 4 of Block 41 of toe original Wage Ptat; feet more or lass to the place of beginning. thenoe Southwesterly along too South Ina of Lot 5, Commonly known as 5220 Lindsey Rd, Delton Ml 138.3 toot; toenoo Southerly paraM to Mgh Street 49046 The redemption period shall be 6 months 19.9 feet; toenoo Westerly paraM wtih Dibble from the date of such sate, unless determined Street 1163 foot to too PLACE OF BEGINNING; aba.Tdoned In accordance wtih 1948CL 6003241a. and commonly known as 123 High Street. in wmen case tne reoempuon penoo snss ue ju Middtevtite. Ml 49333 days from the date of such sale. Dated: JANUARY Notice la furthv given that toe length of toe 13. 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration redemption period wffl bo six '6) months from too Systems, Inc., Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo A Associates. PC. 811 South BNd. Suite date of sate, untoea determined abandoned in 100 Rochester HBs, Mt 48X7 (248) 844-6123 Our accordance with MCL6003241a. In which case too Fite No: 05-31401 ASAP628263 1/20. 1/27. 2f3. redemption period shati bo thirty (X) days from toe 2/10 omwi date of sate. Dated: January 13.2005 TWOHEY MAGGINI, PLC Attorneys tor unemicai oanK west Lovi Servicer tor SBC Mortgage. LLC By: David Schootenbvg (P30810) Business Address: 212 Waters BuBting 161 Ottawa Avenue. N.W. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (818) 459-6168 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES REQUEST FOR BIDS YEAR 2005 TREE STUMP REMOVAL PROGRAM The City of Hastings. Michigan, is soUcrtmg bids for its annu­ al tree stump removal program. This work is to be bid on a unit price basis with payment based on field measured in-place quantities The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and ail bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City's best interest, price and other factors considered. Sealed bids shall be received at the Office of the City Cterk/Treasurer. 201 E. State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058, until 230 p.m. on Wednesday. February 23. 2005. at which time they Shafi be opened and pubbdy r*jd aloud Bids shall be submitted on a Standard bld form available at the above address Bid specifi­ cations are included with this form Al blds shall be ctesrty marked on the outside of the submittal package “Seeled Bid 2005 Tree Stump Removal Program." ocsibstb NOTICE HOPE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS The Hope Township Board of Trustees wiii disccuss and vote upon SWBCS&W sewer charge increase on February 14, 2005 at their regular board meeting at 5463 S. M­ 37, Hastings, Ml 49058. Linda Eddy-Hough Hope Township Clerk �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 10,2005 - Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MCHKMN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY STH ORCUIT COURT-FAIRLY OT HSION PUBUCATXM OF NOTICE OF HEAMNG RLE NO. 2005-24215-NC In foe matter of Courtney J. DeHaan and Rank Sooman. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: whooo addreca(os) are unknown and whooo inter­ est inthe manor may bo barrod or aflocted by the ^TAK?' NOTICE: A hearing wB bo hold on Tuesday, March 1. 2006 at 1:30 pun. at 208 W. Court SU302. Hastings, Ml 48068 (Family Court) before Judge WM«n M. Doherty P41980 for the foflowtog purpooe. petition tor change of name of Courtnoy J. DeHaan and Roni Sooman to Courtnoy J. DeHasn-Cwwffl and Roni DoHaarv Canetti. This change of name is not sought for fraudulent Intent. January 24,2006 Courtney J. DeHaan and Roni Sooman 7384 Gerbow Rd. Mkfotevflto, Ml 48333 (280)785-4572 Notfco Ot Mortgags Foreotooure Brio THM RRM NA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTBTTMQTOCOLLECTADEBTL.ANYKFORMATION WE OBTAM WIX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW R YOU ARE Bi ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TMa aate may bo MORTGAGE SALE - Dotauft has boon made In foe oondMons of a mortgage made by Robert J. rorwoo, jr. ano Karen ranees, nuaoano ara woo, original mortgagors), Io Amoriguost Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, doled October 23,2003, and recorded on November 18, 2003 in instrument 1117802. in Barry county records, Mtahigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutschs Bonk National Trust Company, as Trustee of Amoriquect Mortgage Securities Inc., Arret Backed Pass­ Through CortMcatee, Series 2003-11 under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of November 1, 2003, without recourse as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is ctekned to bo duo at the date hereof foe sum of Ono Hundred Forty Thousand Ono Hundred Fifty-Four And 45/IX Dolors (8140,154.45), inducing inter­ est at 7.75% per annum. Under foe power al solo rnrQfiin—< In sold mortgag, and «a Matuta In meh caaa mada and provweo. nooco is nereoy given mat san mongage w.m bo forectoood by a sals of foe mortgaged promisee, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, a! foe Barry County Courthouse in I lasings at ICO PM, on March 10,2005. Said premisos an situated In Township of PrakevRo. Barry County. Mtahigan, and are described as: Lots 11.12 and 13 of Poplar Beach No. 2, according to the recorded ptat thereof as recorded in Libor 3 of Plala on Pago 31, Bany County Records The redemption period shal bo 8 morrihs from thg date of such sale, unless determinod aban­ doned in accofdmce vrifo MCLA 800.3241a, In which case the redemption period shafl bo 30 days from Vie date of such sale. Dated: February 10.2005 For mere information, please cal: FC H 248.503.1300 Trott A Trott, P C. Attorneys For Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Amonquest Mortgage Securities Inc.. Asset Backed Pass-Through CortMcates, Sortos 2003-11 under the Pooing and Servicing Agreemox dated aa ol November 1, 2003. wflhout recourse 30400 TWograph Rd Ste 200 Btogham Farms, Mtahigan 48025-6822 Rte F048888F01 mtw Nodes Of Mortgage Foractooure Bate TUB RRM ■ A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT- MI TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY WFORMATOtt WE OBTAM WU BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBM BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MRJ- MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in tie oortafltono ol a mortgage made by Steven R. Adams and Cafoy A. Adame, husband and wifo. original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc, Mortgagee, deled December 23, 2003, and recorded on January 8, 2004 In instrument 1120458, in Bany county records, Mtahigan, on which mortgage there is ctaknad to bo due at the date hereof foa sum oi One Hunorca oony-rour i nousano tjgrx nunoroo rmyThreo And 39/IX Dotes ($164,853.39), inducing interest at 8% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gags and foe statute In such case mads and provid­ ed, notice is hereby given foot said mortgags wB bo forectoood by a .wte of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, al pubic vendue, at foe Barry County Courthouse in Haaflngs at IDO PM, on February 17,2006. Said premises are situated In Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Mtahigan. and are deecribsd as; A parcel of land in foe Soufoweot 144 of SecInn 4. 'fcwn 3 North, Rango 8 Wset, Rutend Tbwnehip. Barry County, Mtahigan, daocribod aa: Commencing al the Southwor comer of aaM Section 4; thence North 6J degrees 29 ntinutea 29 seconds East 1325.42 teat along foe South fine of said Section; foenoo North 06 degrees 23 minutes 07 seconds West along the osntertlns of Irving Road; 303.70 toot to Ito true place of beginning; Ronco continuing Mong said oonteritoo North 06 degrees 23 minutes 07 seconds West 200.00 toot; foenoo North 84 degress 38 minutes 53 seconds East 300.00 toot; •tenet. South 06 degrees 23 minutes 07 seconds East 200.00 toot; foenoo Soul) 84 degress 36 min­ utes S3 seconds West. 300.00 toot to foe place of beginning. The redemption period shal be 6 months from ths date of auch sate, unless determinod abandoned in accordance wih MCLA 800.3241a. in which case foe redemption period Shal bo 30 days from the date of such sate. Datod: January 20,2006 For more information, please cal: FC R 248.5931305 Trett A Trott, PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Ctectonic Registration Systems. Inc 30400 Tsisgraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Mtahigan 48025-5822 Rte F045798F01 obkpw THB RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ Short Forodosuro Notice - Barry County ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES, OBTAMED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ P.C., tS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUUSED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU made in the conditions of a mortgage made by ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Kenneth L. Burton. Married and Tammy L Burton. MORTGAGE SAI E - Default has been made in Married, to Arete* Bank. N.A., mortgagee, dated the conditions of a mortgage made by: GERALD B March 16, 1999 and recorded March 24, 1999 in MCALLISTER and TELINA R. MCALLISTER, HUS­ Instrument Number 1027005, Barry County BAND AND WIFE to Mortgage Electronic Records. Said mortgage is now held by Bank One, Registration Systems, inc., fMERS”), solely as National Association. As Trustee by assignment nominee tor Lender and Lender 's successors and dated November X. 2000 and recorded on August assigns GMAC Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, 28, 2001 in Instrument Number 1066540. Barry dated November 7, 2002, and recorded on County Records. There is claimed to be due on November 15, 2002. In Instrument Number such mortgage the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand 1X1625, Barry County Records. Michigan, on One Hundred Eighty and 9/100 Dollars which there is claimed to be due at the date hereof (882.1X 09) including interer. at the rate of 8.89% the sum of EIGHTY TWO THOUSAND NINE HUN­ per annum. Under the power c< sate contained in DRED SEVENTY NINE AND 22/103 DOLLARS the mortgage and the s’atutes of the State of ($82,979 22). inciud.ng interest at 6.75% per Mtahigan, notice Is hereby given that tha mortgage annum. wB ba foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premUnder the power of sate contained in said mort­ teee, or some part of them, at pubttc venue at the gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ Bany County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage win County, Michigan at 1D0 p.m. on March 3, 2005. be forectoood by a sate of the mortgaged premises, Tha premises are located in the Township of or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Bany SaMmors, Barry County, Michigan, and are County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at IDO described as: Beginning at a point on the East Ina o’clock p.m. on February 17. 2005. of Section 24, Town 2 North, Rango 8 West, distant Sata premises are situated tn TOWNSHIP OF 1350 teat North of the South ime of the North X WOODLAND. Bany County. Michigan, and are acres of ths South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 24; thence West parallel with said South Lots 8 and 9. except the pan of Lot 9 described Ine of the North X erres. a distance of 331 feet; as: Beginning at a point 7 and 9/10 feet. Northeast thence North paraM with said East section kne 150 from Station E on Survey kneEtoFonthetotltoe teat; thence East 331 teat to the East section Una; between Lots 9 and 10; thence Southeast on said thence South 150 feet to the place of beginning. lot line X teef; thence Northwesterly to a point X Subject to an easement over the Easterly X feet feet Northeasterly from Station E. thence lor Public Highway purposes. The redemption peri­ Northwesterly parallel to said lot boundaries to tha * od shaH bo 6 months from the date of such sale, shores of Saddlebag Lake, thence Southwest along unless the property is determinod abandoned in its shore to the tot Itoe between Lots 9 and 10; accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. In which case thence Southeast to place of beginning, of Shady the redemption period shall be X days from the Haven, according to the recorded plat thereof, date ot the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The fore­ being part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 24. Town closing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event 4 North. Range 7 West. Woodland Township. Bany a 3rd party buys ths property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, County. Mtahigan. your damages, N any, are femkad sotoly to the return The redemption period shall be 6 months from ot the bid amount tendered at sate. Datod: February the date of such sate unless determined abandoned 3, 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for to accordance with 1948CL 6X.3241a. to which Bank Ona, National Association. As Trustee, As caaa the redemption period shal be X days from Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-6041 (248) the date of such sate. 457-1000 Ate No. 207.1516 ASAP831452 02/D3, Dated: January 17, 2005 02/10, 02/17, 02/24 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, toe.. fMERS"), solely as nominee tor Lender and Lander 's successors and assigns. GMAC . Notice Of Mortgage Foredoeure Sate Mortgage Corporation THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ Mortgagee BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ 231X Providence Drive. Surto 450 POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT Southfield. Michigan 4X75 THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may bo ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION roednetod by the forodooing mortgagee. In OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ that event, your domagoe, 8 any, shafl bo HmltPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT ed ootety to the return of the bid amount ten­ THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE dered at aate, plus Interest MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean mada in 8m condkions of a mortgags made by WHiam MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in Chrysler ata Deborah Chrysler, Husband and WMe, original mortgagors), to Ameriguest Mortgage me conoruons or a mortgage maoe oy rreoencx m. Anderson, a single man, to CitiFinancial, Inc., mort­ Company, Mortgagee, dated October 9, 2002, and gagee,- dated January gRKyaonA and- recorded reported on October 21...2Q02 in instrument February 2. 2004 in InefriWM No. 1121968, Barry 1089773, in Barry county records, Michigan, and County Records. There* is cSahned to be due on asaignod by said Mortgagee to Frenkfln Credtt auch mortgage the sum of Seventy-Eight Thousand Management Corporation as sssignee by an Eight Hundred Thirty-Eight and 64/1X Dollars assignment, on which mortgage there is dakned to ($78,838.84) including interest at the rate of 725% ba due at the date hereof the sum of Seventeen per annum. Thousand Hve Hundred Seventy-Nine And 22/IX Undor the power of sate contained .ri the mort­ Dotara ($17,579.22), including interest at 7.75% gage and the statutes of the State ot Michigan, per annum. notice is hereby given that the mortgage wB bo Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or gage and the statute in such case made and prosome part of them, at public venue at the vidsd, nodes is hereby given that said mortgxf Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry ba foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, County. Michigan at 1 DO p.m. on March 10,2005. or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry The premises are located in the Township of County Courthouse in Hastings at 1D0 PM. on Rutland, Barry County. Michigan, and are described February 24. 2005. as: Said premises are situated in Village of A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST Middleville, Barry County. Michigan, and are ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION THIRTY-FIVE (35). described as: Lot 1 of Solomon Addition to the TOWN THREE (3) NORTH, RANGE NINE (9) VBags of MtadtevBe according to the necorcted WEST. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. Ptat thereof as Recorded in Uber 4 of Plats on Page MICHIGAN, BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE 61. FORTH AND SOUTH ONE-QUARTER LINE OF The redemption period shal be 12 months from SAID SECTION THIRTY-FIVE (35) WHICH LIES the date of such sste, unless determined aban­ 4X FEET DUE NORTH OF THE SOUTH ONEdoned in accordance with MCLA 6X.324la, in QUARTER POST OF SAID SECTION THIRTYwmen case me reoempuon penoo snail De au oays FIVE (35). THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 37 from the date of such sate. MINUTES WEST 264 FEET. THENCE DUE Dated: January 27,2005 NORTH 330 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 For more information, ptease cal: DEGREES 37 MINUTES EAST 264 FEET. FC D 248X3.1309 THENCE DUE SOUTH 3X FEET TO THE POINT Trott & Trott, P.C. OF BEGINNING, RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY Attorneys For F anklin Credit Management Corporation COUNTY. MICHIGAN. LESS AND EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING 304X Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 DESCRIBED PROPERTY; Bingham Farms, Michigan 4X25-5822 A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST Rtef043484F01 owtw ONE QUARTER OF SECTION 35. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED AS FOL­ LOWS: THIS RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH AND BIG TO COLLE CT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATiON SOUTH ONE-QUARTER LINE OF SAID SEC­ OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ TION 35. WHICH LIES DUE NORTH OF THE POSE. SOUTH ONE-QUARTER POST OF-SAID-SECTKJN 35. 490 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in DEGREES 37 MINUTES WEST 264 FEET; the condMon of a mortgage made by George THENCE DUE >4ORTH 150 FEET; THENCE Richer a4c/a George J. Richer and Leslie A. Richer, SOUTH X DEGREES 37 MINUTES EAST 264 husband and wife to Household Finance FEET; THENCE DUE SOLD H 150 FEET TO THE Corporation III by a mortgage dated May 27, 2003 PLACE OF BEGINNING. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. and recorded on May 29, 2003 in Instrument No. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN 1106378, Barry County Records Michigan on which # The redemption period shall be 6 months from mortgage there is claimed to be due st the date the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Six mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA Hundred Thirty Five Dollars and 32/IX (SIX, 9600.3241a, in which case the redemption period 635.32) indudtog Interest at 9.74% per annum. shall be X days from the date of the sale. TO ALL Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ rasetod the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wM property and there is a simultaneous resolution with bo forectoood by a sate of the mortgaged premises, the borrower, to that event your damages, if any. or some part ol them, at public venue, at the Barry are limited sotefy to the return of the bid amount County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml on March 24, tendered at sate 2005 al 1D0p.ro. Datod: February 10. 2005 Said premises are situated to the VBago of ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC MkldtovBe, County of Bany State of Mtahigan. and Attorneys for Crtifinandal. Inc.. As Mortgagee are described aa: P.G. Box 5041 Lot 68 of Middtevitte Downs Addition S3, Village ot MkddtevMo. Barry County, Michigan. Troy. Ml 48X7-5041 Tha redemption period shall be 6 months from (248) 457-10X the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ Hte No. 293 X72 doned to accordance with 1948CL 6X 3241a. in Lake Road which case the redemption period shal bo X days from the date of such sate. Dated: February 4, 2005 Joel E. Grand, Esq. GRAND & GRAND PLLC 31731 Northwestern Hwy.. 8151 Farmington HRs. Ml 48334 (248) 538-3737 67559 NOTICE The minutes ot the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held February 8. 2005, are available in the County Clerk's Office at 220 W State 6t, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 500 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org; http7/www.barrycounty.org PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS ANO PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIR»«V1±E. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that aa a result of pefi»*v*s of property owners wtthto foe TowneNp signed by the record owners of land oonsMuting more than fifty (50%) percent of the total frontegp upon the portion of road propoaed to ba improved hereunder, and upon motion of the townahip Board of the Township or Prairievifie, foe Township Board proposes to pave and make rotated road improvements to North Drive and approximately the northeasterly 40(7 ot Lakeshore Drive In Prairievifie Township and to create a spertef assessment district tor the recovery of al or a portion of the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties banafllted thereto. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the District within which the above-mentioned improve­ ments are proposed to bo made and within which the coot thereof is proposed to bo assosood is more particularly oesenoea as iooows (oesenoeo oy tax parcels). 12-320-033-X 12-320-030-00 12-320-029-10 12-320-032-X 12-32OG29-X 12-290-034-20 12-320031-00 12-320-029-20 (Seo map) PLEASE Take FURTHER NOTICE that foe Township Board has received ptens showtog the improvements and locations thereof together with an estimate of the cost of such construction to the amount of $47,520. has placed the same on flte with the Township Clark and haa paaaad a Resolution tentatively dectertog its intention to make such Improvemem and to create the aforedescribed Special Asaessmant District PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said petitions, ptens. coat estimate and proposed spe­ cial assessment district may be examined at the Office of the Township Clark from foe date of this Notice until and indudtog foe date of foe pubfic hearing thereon and may further be examined at such public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in accordance wifo Ad 162 of the Pubic acre of 1962. as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing to the special assessment proceedings is required to order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in Interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at foe hearing to protest the special assessment, or shal bo permitted to flte at or before the hearing his or her appearance or protest by totter and Ms or her personal appsarance shal not bo required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in the event that written objections to the improvements are filed with the Township Board at or before the hearing described hereto, signed by foe record owners of land constituting more than twenty (20%) percent of the total frontage upon foe portion of road to be improved in the above-deecribed propoaed special assessment dtolrid. tne projed cannot be instituted unless a valid petition has been or to filed with the Township Board by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty (50%) percent of foe total frontage upon the por­ tion of road to be improved in foe special assessment dhtrid as finaBy estabflshed by the Township Board PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a pubfic hearing upon such petitions, plans, special assessment district and estimate of costs will be held at the Prairievifie Township HaN at 10115 South Norris Road, within Prairieville Township, commencing at 7X p.m. on February 24,2005. At such hearing, the Board will consider any written objections to any of the foregoing matters which might be filed witti the Board at or prior to the time of foe hearing as wefi as any revisions, corrections, amendments, or changes to the ptens. estimate of coats, or to the aforementioned pro­ posed Special Assessment District All interested persons are invited to be present and express their views at the pubic hearing. Prairieville Township wfl provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes ol printed material being considered at foe hear­ ing. to indrvtaua's with disabikties at the hearing upon four (4) days notice to the Prakievflte Township Clerk. Individuals with dtsabHities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact foe Prairieville Township Clerk. Normajean Nicnois, CrerK rraincviwe i ownsnip 10115 South Nonte Road Dalton, Michigan 49048 (209)823-2684 �P«o» IS - Thureday. February 10. 2006 - Tha Hasting, Banner HfflEEJQEJiamaMlUQMCUlKaU«L£ Delaua having teen mate in ite oontekma ol a certain Future Advance Mortgage a.acvtad on Auguat 14. 2003, try Steven C. Guy, an unmarted man. as Mongegor, to Gnomical oanx onoresne, as Mortgagee, which mortgags was recorded in tha office of the Register of Deeds tor Barry County, Mtahigan on August 28, 2003, in Document No. 1112044 (the -Mortgage*], on which Mortgage there is claimed to bo an indebtedness. as defined by the Mortgage, duo and unpaid in the amount of Two Hundred Fifty One Thousand Three Hundred Seventy Two and 84/100 Dollars ($251,37244). as ol the dele of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or In equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any pert of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sate In the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. February 24,2005, at 1 40 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Courthouse. 220 West State Street, naswos, Mtcnigan, mat Doing me place or nototng the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there wM bo offered for sate and sold to the highest bidder, at public sate, for the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness duo on foe Mortgage, together wifo legal costs and expenses of sate, cer­ tain property located In Barry County, Mtahigan, described in the Mortgage as follows: The South 2 rods of Lot 227 of the City, formerly Wage of Hastings, according to the recorded ptat thereof. Ateo, Lot 309 of foe City, formerly Wage of Hastings, according to the recorded ptat thereof. The length of foe redemption period w« te six (6) months from foe date of foe sate. Dated. January 27,2005 MILLER. CANFIELD, PADDOCK AND STONE. P.L.C. ___ ___ Attorneys for Chemical Bank Shoretine By: Lori L Puricey, Esq. 444 West Mtahigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (2/17) Notfco Of Mortgage Forodoouro Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN VRLL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MRJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aate mey be thZov^ywSmjSn?^^ ed ootefy lo the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at oate, piue interest MORTGAGE SALE - Dotauft has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas Jeffery, a Stogie Men, original mortgagors), to Washington Mutual Bank. FA. Mortgagee, dated March 7, 2003, and recorded on March 7, 2003 in instrument 1099511, In Barry county records, Mtahigan, on which mortgage there to claimed to be due st foe date borer,f the sum ol Two Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand Nino Hundred Ninety And 10/100 Doftars VT277J90.10). indudtog inter­ est at 5.375% per annum. Undor foe power of sole containod to sold mort­ gage and the status to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is herofjy given that said mortgage w« be toredoeod by a rate of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, st pubftc vendue, at the Bany County Courthourjo in Hastings at 140 PM. on March 3, 2005. Said promtoes are situated to Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County. Mtahigan, and are described ar Lot 12 of Supervisors Ptat Number 1, a Replat of Spring Beach Resort, Ritchie Woodtands Number 1, and Lota 1 to 8 of Ritchie Woodtands, according to foe Recorded Plat there­ of, aa Recorded in Uber 2 of Ptats on Pape 77. The redemption period shaft be 6 months from foe dale of such sale, unless determinod aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 800.3241a. to which case foe redemption period shaft bo X days from foe date of such sate. Datod: February 3, 2005 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593 1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Washington Mutual Bank. FA 30400 Telegraph Rd Sto 200 Bingham Farms. Mtahigan 480253822 Ate 4048222F01 °*”«7 NoBoe Of Mortgage Foreoiooure Bate THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMAUON WE OBTAM WLL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MRJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This ateo may bo MORTGAGE SALE - Dotauft has boon made In foe condMone of a mortgage mode by Scott G. Payne, an unmarried man, original mortgagors), to Mortgage electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, datod January 21,2004, and recorded on January X, 2004 in instrument 1121515, in Barry county records, Mtahigan, on which mortgage there to rteimed to bo duo at foe date hereof foe sum ot One Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Four And 98/100 Doftars ($126,774.98), indudtog interest at 9.375% per annum. Undor the power ot sale containod In said mort­ gage and foe statute to ouch case made and pro­ vided, notice to hereby given that said mortgage win bo toredoeod by a sate of foe mortgaged prortoes, or some part of them, at pubtic vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse to Hastings at 140 PM, on March 3, 2005. S«Jd premises are situated to Township of Castleton. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at foe northeast comer of the west 1/2 of the northwest 1/4 of section 20, town 3 north, range 7 west; thence West 35 rods; there® South to Mud Creek, thence Northeasterly otong foe Bsnk of Mud Crook to foe 1/2 quarter lino; thence north to foe piece of bogtoning also the nocth 15 acres, mcra or tees, of the West X acres of the west 1/2 of the east 1/2 of the northwest 1/4 of said section X. being al the land on the north side of Mud Creek as ft originafty ran. except foe East 330 foot of foe north 15 acres of the west X acres of the west 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 socoon X, town 3 north, range 7 west, being lend on foe north side of Mud Crook at origtoafty ran. The redemption period shafl be 12 months from the dote of such solo. Doted: February 3. 2005 For more information, please cal: FC M 2*8.393.1306 Trori & Trott, P C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rte 0048881F01 o®* Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeuro Sate THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOH THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MRJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thto aatemey bo reedridod by the foredoelng mortgagee. In that event, your demagoc. If any, shaft bo Bmflod ootefy io the return of the Nd amount ten­ dered at cate, piue Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Dotauft has boon made to foe conditions of a mortgage made by Angola Marsh and Jason Elkey, both unmarried persons, original mortgagors). to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc., Mortgagee, dated February X, 2X0. md recorded on March 3, 2000 to instrument 1041748. to Barry county records. Mtahigan, on which mort­ gage there to claimed to be duo at foe date hereof the sum of Eighty-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Eight And 29/100 Dollars (S88.998.X). including interest at 6.5% pet annum. Under tha power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and foe statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice to hereby given fosf said mortgage wB be forectoood by a sate of foe mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, al public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 140 PM, on March 3. 2005. Said premises are situated in Wage of Freeport. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of the Northeast 1/4 of foe Southwest 1/4 of Section 1. Town 4 North, Rango 9 Wool Wage of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, for place ot beginning; thence East 528 Feet; thenoe South 165 Feet; thence West 5X Feet ; thence North 165 Feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shaft be 6 months from foe date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 800.3241a. to which case foe redemption period shaft be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: February 3, 2005 For more Information, please cal: FC X 248.593.1302 Tmft 3 Trott, P.C. Atton^ys For Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Mtahigan 48025-5822 Fife F047544F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foredoouro Seta THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATKIN WE OBTAM WVX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MRJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thio eate may be ■***^*j4*w4 * 6 * — mortgagee, ~ — ■ m A* mat 4^*4 reecmoeo 1cy- ^U* mo roocroomg event, your damagoe, It any, shaft bo limited ootefy to the return of the bid emount tendered MORTGAGE SALE - Dotauft has boon mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Eric R. Dtotoch and Deanna L Dtetech. husband and wifo, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc.. Mortgagee, dated May 23, 2003, and recorded on June 2, 2003 in instru­ ment 1105568. to Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of Nmety-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Fifty And 88/100 Dollars ($97,550.68), Including interest st 5.875% per annum. Under foe power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice to hereby given that said mortgage wffl bo foreclosed by a sale of foe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at foe Bany County Courthouse in Hastings at IDO PM, on March 3, 2005 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Bany County, Michigan, and are described as: The North। 1/2 of Lots 5 and 6, Stock 27. of Eastern Addition, accordtog to the recorded plat thereof. Bony County Records. Thq redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 6003241a. to wrucfi case me reoempuon penoo snas oe Ju days from the date of such sate. Dated: February 3.2005 For more tokxmalion, please cal: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Mtahigan 48025-5822 Rte 4047029RJ1 ’ ■«>*» Notlco Of Mortgage Forectoeuro Salo THS RRM MA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTNQ TO COLLECT A D«T. ANY BFORMADON WE OBTAM WKL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MftJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thio eeto may be roodMted by the foroctoeing mortgagee, to that ovonL your damagoe. If any, oheft bo Bmiled ootefy to the return of the Nd amount ten­ dered at cate, piue Interact MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Danie< T. Rayoe, a stogie man and Elizabeth A. Doss, a sto­ gie woman and Laurita P. Chmioiewski, a married woman, original mortgagors), to Priority Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated May 24, 1999, and recorded on Juno 10,1999 to instrument 1030941, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Source One Mortgage Corporation as assignee by an assign­ ment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there io claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Seven And 23/100 Dollars ($76,83733), including totorest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice to hereby given Mat said mortgage wB be foreclosed oy a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse to Hastings at 1D0 PM. on February 24. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township ot Orangeville. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 63 and 64, Wage of Orangevwte Plat, accordtog to the recorded ptat thereof in Uber 1 of Ptats, Page 14. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sate, untes* determined whandoned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shafl be X days frum the date of such sate. Dated: January 27. 2005 For more toformatiun, ptease call: FC D 248.593 1309 Trott 8 Trott, PC. Attorneys For CitiMortgage. Inc. successor ty merger to Source One Mortgage Corporation 30400 Tetegraph Rd Sto 200 Bingham Farms. Mchigan 48025-5822 Fite *032461F02 i Notice Of THE RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MftJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thta eele mey be reectaded by the foredoeing mortgegee. to that event, your denegee. If eny, ehell be limit­ ed eotafy to the return of the Nd emount ten­ dered at octa, piue Intaroot MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mode to foe oondfttans of a mortgage made by Terry L Morrison and Tonya A. Morrison, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 13, 2003, and recorded on July 9. 2003 in instru­ ment 1106140, to Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there to ctotmed io be duo at the date hereof the sum ot One Hunted Four Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-Eight And 14/100 Doftars ($104,988.14), indudtog interest at 8.5% per annu.n. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice to hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premtoee, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1 DO PM. on March 10, 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Bartimofe, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 16, Town 2 North. Range 8 West, Baltimore Township. Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Southeast comer of foot pvt of the N'jrthweel 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 16. lying West of M-37 highway right-of-way; thence West 110 feet and 4 inches; thence North 227 feel and 6 inches; thence East 125 feet and 10 inches Io foe right-of-way of M-37 highway; thence Southerly along the Westerly Hno of Highway to the place of beginning. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the data of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLX 6003241a, In which case the redemption period shall be X days from the data of such sate. Dated: February 10,2005 For more information, please cal: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File 4047446F01 omra THS FVW « A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTBIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OTITAM WIX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU AME M ACTIVE MRJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TNe eate may be reednded by the foredoeing mortgagee I dared at aeto, piue interact MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michelle nowera ano tnc noware, wne ano nusoana, ongrnal mortgagorfs), to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated November 27, 2002, and recorded on December 18, 2002 to Instrument 1093933, to Bany county records, Michigan, or. which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof foe sum of Ono Hundred Seventeen Thousand Ntoo Hundred Ninety And 19/100 Doftars ($117,990.19), including interest at 9.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice to hereby given that said mortgage wgt bo foreclosed by a sale ot the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubftc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1D0 PM. on March 3, 2005. Said premises ere situated to Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are. described as: Land situated in the Township of Rutland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as toftows: Lot 224 and a part ot Lot 223. 222 and 2X, Algonquin Lake Resort Properties Unit No. 2, accordfrig to the recorded ptat tnereof to Uber 2 of Ptats, Pago B3, and a portion of vacated Combusa and Sagontoh Streets, described as: Beginning at a point on foe East ine of said Lot 2X distant North 01 degrees 23 minutes 46 seconds East 18D3 tael from the Southeast comer of said Lot 2X; foenoo North 42 degrees 34 minutes 24 seconds West 22438 tool to foe oonteritoo of eaid vacated Sagontoh Street; thence North 35 degrees 02 minutes 35 seconds East 96.68 feet along said oonteritoo; foenoo South 54 degrees 45 minutes 42 seconds East 11432 loot along foe Northeast fine of said Lots 224 and 223 and Ms Northerly exten­ sion; thence South 01 degrees 23 minutes 46 sec­ onds West 17833 foot along the East line of said l^t 220 and its Northerly extension to foe point of beginning. The redemption period shafl ba 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned In aocortanoe wfth MCLA 8003241a, to which case the redemption period shaft be X days from the date of such safe. Dated: Febroary 3, 2005 For more infonnation, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys For Chase Home Rwnce, LLC succes­ sor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 • Bingham Fanns, Mtahigan 48025-5822 Rte 4046795F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE THSRRMMADEBTCOLLECTORATTEftFTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION THAT WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOP. THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE PHONE NUMBER PROVIDED BELOW. MORTGAGE SALE -Default has been made to the terms and conditions of a Mortgage bearing interest at 8.3500% per annum made by Robert D. Drake and Jani J. Drake, huebend and wife. Mortgagor, to New Century Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, on May 23, 2003 and recorded to the Office of the Register ot Deeds for the County ot Barry, State of Mtahigan, on Juno 6, 2003 to Document No. 1105899 of Mortgages, and subooquentiy assigned to The Provident Bank, on which Mortgage there is due. as of the date of thto Notice, the principal sum of $81.04431, plus interest Under the power of sale contained to said Mortgage and the statute to such case made and provided. Notice to hereby given that on March 10. 2005. al 1D0 p.m., focal time, said Mortgage shaft bo foreclosed at sate at pubftc auction to foe high­ est bidder at the Barry County Courfooueo. County of Barry, State of Mkfoigan. (foal being one of foe pieces of holding CfrcuC Court in said County), ot foe premises described to said Mortgage, or some pert of them. The premtoec doocribod to said Mortgage to located in the Township of Hope. County of B-ny, State of Michigan and togsfly dooertbod m: Commencing on foe North Section Ine of Section 1, T2N, R9W, at ftw totersection of Sager Road and Cedar Creek Road for foe ptace of beginning; thence West on said Section Ine 500 tact; thenoe South 308 feet; thence East 500 feet more or toes to foe centerline of Cedar Creek Road; thenoe Northerly along foe contarlne of Cedar Creek Road 308 feet to foe place of beginning. 1475 W. Sager Road Tax Identification No. 08-07-001-012-06 The redemption parted shaft be one (1) year from the date of foe aate; unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA. 8003241a. in which case the redemption period shaft be thirty (X) days from foe date of ouch aate. DATED: January 18.2005 The Provident Bank NELBAANN LAW. P.C. Attorneys for Mortgagee 1995 N. Coder. Sufto 4 Hoft Ml 48842 (517)699-4629 FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNHES) A8 A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEftflRTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY ^FORMA­ TION OBTAWED WKL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTFY (248) M24100 F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE- Dotauft having boon made in foe terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Thomas Brady, minted to Heidi Brady of Barry County, Mtahigan, Mortgagor to Long Beach Mortgage Company dated foe 30th day of Ap** A.D. 2003, and recorded in foe office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Mtahigan. on the 14th day of November, AJ). 2003, in Instrument No. 1117567 of Barry Records, which said mortgage was thereafter on. to-wft the 30fo day of December, AD.. 2004. assigned to Oevtsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee far Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2003-4, thru mesne assignments and recorded on January 12, 2005 to the office of Register of Deeds to instrument No. l140071for said County of Barry Records, on which mortgags thsrs is etaimod to be due, st the date al this notice, lor principal and interecL the sum of $138,988.00 (Ono hundred Thirty Eight Bouoand. Nine hundred Eighty Eight doftars and Zero cento) including interest there on at 9.25% (nine point two five) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings st taw or to equity hav­ ing beentoefttoled to recovarfoe dsbt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of tho power of sate contained to said mortgage, and pursuant to tho statute of foe Stale of Michigan to such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on, foe 10th day of March, AD., 2005, al 1:00 o'clock said mortgage will bo fore­ closed by a sale at pubftc auction, to the highest bidder, al the Bany County Courthouse to Hastings. Ml, Barry County. Michigan, of the premises doocribod in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as foftows: Al that certain ptace or parcel of tend situate in the Township of Bany, in foe County of Bany and State of Mtahigan and described as toftows to wft: Beginning at the Ncrthwast comer of foe East 1/2 of tho Southwest 1/4 of section 38, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, running thenoe North W degrees 35 minutes X seconds East 200 feet, thence soufr 00 degrees 05 minutes East 308.0 feet, thenoe South X degrees 35 minutes X seconds West 200 teoL thence North 0 degrees 05 minutes West 308.0 feet to the point of begtoning. Tax ID: 06-03-036-031-X. Tho redemption period shall bo six months from foe date of such sale, unless determinod aban­ doned to accordsnoo wfth 1948CL 800.3241s, to which case foe redemption period shaft be X days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 3,2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO.. LPA By: Daniel E. beet, (P58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee wenmaji, wetnoerg a wets xzo., i—t—.a. 755 W. Big Beaver Road, Suite 18X Troy. Mtahigan 48084 __ WWRF04042M1 Prairieville Township is seeking quaWfed candidates to «the foltowing positions: Building Official Building Inspector Zoning Administrator Any one or more of these positions may be combined depending on the qualifications of candidates. Township job applications and full job descriptions are available at the Prafrievifte Township Office located at: 10115 South Norris Road, Defton, Ml 49046 Anniirattorw wM he mcaived thmuflh Monday. Fsfanwy 14 The Township office is open Monday-Friday i THS FIRM S A Oe»T COLLECTOR Al TEMPTINO TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BVOMMnOH WEOBTAMWIXBEUSEDFORTHATPUItPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE W ACTIVE MRJTARY DUTY. ■a condMona ol a mongaga mada by John R SUmpa. an ifynanlod nan, original mongagorfa). and modftted by Affidavit executed on Jmwy X, BarTy ooun,T ’•owta, Mtahigan. data hareof ta aum ol Ona Huidred Fort^FNa Thousand Two Hundred BgMyOa And 98T100 Dotari (314&281.09). including bdaaat a 8.129% County Courthouse to Hastings M 140 PM, on March 10.2005. Jolnawn. Bany County, HtWp.,. and are daaotad aa: Lol 80 o( Sure-i. Shorea 82. acrxmF 1778.13 Fr at; foenoo Soufo 15 Degrees 11 Mtoutes foenoo Soufo 15 Degrees 11 Minutes WW 20040 2X.X Feet to motfths frum dread In aaxudanca arid MCLA 80032I1A bi wtacli cam tha redanpOon pretod aha! ta 33 day. FC R 243.5B3.1305 Treat Trott. P.C. Aawiay, For Monoao* Bacaonic Regiaaviton Syalama. Inc. 30400 "Magraph Ad Sa 200 obtained wB bo uoed tor fols purpooe. ft ycu are to fisted below. MORTGAGE SALE-Dotauft has Lwn made In foe oondMons of a certain mortgage made Mortgage Company LLC., a North Caroftna Limited LtabBty Company Mortgagee, datod July 22. 2002 and recorded August 8. 2002 to Instrument # 1085193, Berry County Records, Twenty-One Thousand Rvo Hundred Eighty-Three Dollars and Fourteen Gvtis ($121,583.14) includ­ ing interest 10.5% per annum. Undor foe power of Courthouse to Hastings, Ml at 140PM. on ed to Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, end are doocribod ar The East 10 acres Southwest 1/4 of Section 10, Town 2 North, Range 8 West. Baltimore Township. Barry County, ,t ... jk. >.« . . .----- ■ m- — - fc****4* 1*. Marwyn owteteK, nusoana ano wee, as isnanu oy •» MMy by <M 1-27-W and NcadMl a064S In DocunwK No. 1007320, bl ta Ofc. al Tho redemption period shall bo 12 monfoe frum foe Aseoctatos, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochsster HBs. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Rte No: 0531942 ASAP6311B5 02103. 02/10, 02H7. 02/24 8teensma Plumbing Service run daily for your convenience 795-7495 Repair, Remodel & New �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 10. 2005 - Page 17 LEGAL NOTICES THB FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert E. Wrtkins and Shire Lynn Wilkins, husband and wife, to Citifinancial Mortgage Company, Inc., mort­ gagee. datod December 27, 2001 and recorded January 4. 2002 in Instrument Number 1072458. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Nine and 49/100 Dottare ($83,609.49) including interest al the rate of 9.04% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Bany County. Mtahigan at 1XX) p.m. on March 10,2005. The premises are located in the Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Mtahigan. and are oescmeo as. Commencing at the Northeast comer of Section 16. Town 2 North. Range 8 West. Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan; thence West 280.50 feet along the hforth me of said Section 16 to the point of beginning; thence South 330 feet parallel with the East fine of said Section 16; thence We* 396 feet; thence North 330 toot; thenoe East 396 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shaH be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA $600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event your damages. If any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Datod: February 10. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Citifinancial Mortgage Company, Inc., As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 201.2008 Notice Of Mortgage Foredoeure Sale THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THc NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This aate may be reednded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shaft be flmftad solely to the return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at aate, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Robert S. Peake, a single man. original mortgagors), to National City Mortgage Services Co. Mortgagee, dated February 27.2004. and recorded on March 4. 2004 in instrument 1123155. in Barry county records. Mtahigan. on which mortgage there IS claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-One Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Six And 50/100 Dottare ($81,456.50), including totorest at 5.875% per annum. Undor tho power of sale contained to said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wii be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pert Of them, at pubttc vendue, at ths Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1:00 PM, on February 24. 2001 Said premtoes *9 situated to Township of Barry. Barry County. Mtahigan. and are described as: Lot 48 of J.R. Bush's First Addition to the Village of Delton, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded to Uber 1 of Plats on Page 33, Barry County Records The redemption period shaH be 6 months from the date ol such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the date of such sate. Datod: January 27. 2005 For more Information, ptease caH: FC F 248.593 1313 Trott & TrotL P.C. Attorneys For National City Mortgage Services Co 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Mtahigan 48025-5822 Rte 9046042F01 Nottoe Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT... ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be reednded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any. than be limit­ ed ootefy to the return of tho bid amount ten­ dered at eate, piue Interact MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles C. Reese III. a married man and Mtahete Reese, hts wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 2.2004. and recorded on July 7.2004 in instrument 1130462. to Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due et the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Nine And 64/100 Dollars ($88,769.64), including interest at 7% per annum. Undor tho power of sate contained to a aid mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM. on March 3. 2005. Sato premises are situated to City of Hastings, Barry County, Mtahigan. and are described as: Lot 610, of the City, formerly Village Hasting, according to the recorded plat thereof, land situated in the City of Hasting. County of Berry. Stale of Mtahigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a. to which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: February 3, 2005 For more information, please call: FC W 248.593 1312 Trot! & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5622 Fie #046449F01 mvw AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ED TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAFfED WILL BE USED FOf! THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY U8 AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE N ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made to the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Tammte L Keeny, a single woman. Mortgagor. to Creve Coeur Mortgage Association, Mortgagee, dated the 5th day of March, 2002 and recorded to the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 8th day of April, 2002 to Instrument No. 1077854 of Bany County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., its successors and assigns, as nom­ inee for Household Finance Corporation, its suc­ cessors and assigns on tviiich mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Foui Thousand Forty Nine & 53/100 ($104,049.53). and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part {hereof. Now, therefore, by virtue ol the power of site contained to said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Mtahigan to such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of February, 2005 at 1:00 o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Bany County Courthouse to Hastings, (that being the building where the Circutt Court for the County of Barry Is held), of the promises described to said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid on said mort­ gage, with interest thereon a! 9.42000% per annum and aM legal costs, charges, and expenses, includ­ ing the attorney tees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the under­ signed, necessary to protect its interest to the promtees. Which said ptemtees are described as follows AH that certain ptece or parcel of land situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Mtahigan. and described as follows, to wt: COMMENCING 8 RODS EAST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 6, TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST; THENCE RUNNING EAST 4 RODS; THENCE SOUTH 20 ROOS; THENCE WEST 4 ROOS; THENCE NORTH 20 RODS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING THERFROM A STRIP OF LAND 2 RODS WIDE OFF THE SOUTH SIDE THEREOF FOR HIGHWAY OR COMMENCING AT A POINT 8 ROOS EAST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 6. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 100 FEET; THENCE WEST 30 FEET; THENCE NORTH 100 FEET TO SECTION LINE; THENCE EAST ON SECTION LINE TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. During the six (6) months immediately foUowtog the sate, the property may be redeemed, except that to the event that the property is determtoed to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 800.3241a. the prop­ erty may be redeemed during 30 days immediately foiowtog the sate. Dated: 1/27/06 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Ina Mortgagee FABRtiO & BROOK. P.C. Jonathan L Engman (P56364) Attorney lor Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 888 W. Big Beaver. Suite 1470 7*<W480B4 '• 248-362-2600 ' Pub: 1/27-2/17 FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AB A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANO ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made to the terms and conditions ol a certain mortgage made by Sherwood W. Stanton, Jr. and Marilyn Stanton a/k/a Marilyn J. Stanton, husband and wile as joint tenants of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to Long Beach Mortgage Company dated the 27th day of February. AD. 2003. and recorded to the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 27th day of October, AD. 2004, to Instrument No. 1136227 Mortgage Re-Recorded December 9. 2004 Instrument No. 1138446 of Bany Records, which said mortgage was thereafter on, to-wtt the 8th day of December. AD. 2004. assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee tor Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trost 2003­ 3, thru mesne assignments and recorded on January 12. 2005 in the office of Register of Deeds to Instrument No. 1140072 tor said County of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of thto notice, for principal and inter­ est. the sum of *77.967.24 (Seventh Seven thou­ sand. Ntoe hundred Sixty Seven dottare and Twenty Four cents) indudtog interest there on at eteven% (six zero point) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or to equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover tho debt secured by said mortgage or any pert thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue ol the power of sate contained to said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan to such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on. the 3rd day of March. AD., 2005, at 1:00 o'clock said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate at public auction, to tho high­ est bidder, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings, ML Barry County, Mtahigan, of the prem­ ises described to said mortgage. Which said prem­ ises are described as follows: AH that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Woodland, in the County of Barry and State of Mtahigan and described as follows to wit: Lots 20 and 21 Ottiand Shores Except the East 20 test of Lot 21 as recorded to Uber 5 of Plats, on Page 51 of Barry County Records. Tax ID: 08-0154)454)16-00 The redemption period shell be six months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: January 27. 2005 WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO.. LPA. By: Daniel E. Best. (P56501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weltman. Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A 755 W Big Beaver Road, Suite 1820 Troy. Michigan 48084 WWR403670906 (2/24) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sole THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be reeonoea oy mo roreoosing mortgagee, in that event, your damages, If any. shall bo Itatf*ed solely to tho return of the bid amount ten­ dered at aate, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Louts R. Hamel, an unmarried man, original mongtgorfs). to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated December 17, 2003, and recorded on January 30. 2004 in instrument 1121518, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Ameriquest Mortgage Securttie* inc., Asset Backet: Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-R1 under the pooling & servicing agreement dated as February 1. 2004 without recourse as assignee by nn assignment on which mortgage there is cl^irred to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ore Hundred Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Three And 80/100 Dollars ($109,833 80). including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage rod the statute in such case made and provideu, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or aonKr part of them, al public vendue. 81 the Bany County Courthouse to Hastings at 1.00 PM, on March 10. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 ot Section 16, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, excepting therefrom the Ea». 60 feet of Tract •A" the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 ot Section 16. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, also excepting the North 5 acres ol the fol­ lowing description; the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 Section 16. Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Also excepting the South 10 acres of the North 15 Acres of the South 1/2, of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 16, Town 1 North, Range 7 West. The redemption period «*all be 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated: February 10. 2005 For more information, please caH: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Deutsche Bink National Truitt Company, as Trustee ol An.cnquest Mortgags Securities Inc.. Asset Backed Fass-Through Certificates. Series 2004-R1 under the pooling & servicing agreement dated as February 1. 2004 without recourse 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fwms, Michigan 48025-5822 _ Fite 4047078F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Bale THS RRM BA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASGRti iftte aate may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damegee, if any, shafl be limit­ ed eotefy to the return of the bidemount ten­ dered at sate, piue interact MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Ralph B Damron and Cynthia Damron, husband and wile, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc . Mortgagee, dated February 2, 2001, and recorded on February 26, 2001 in instrument 1055349. in Barry county records. Mtahigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Ninety-Two And 86/100 Dollars ($164,592.88). including interest at 7.625% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at pubfta vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1XX) PM, on February 24. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Bany County, Mtahigan. and are described as: Lots 4 end 5 of Johnson's Gun Lake Plat, accordirjg to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 38. except the foltowtog portion of Lot 4 described as: a Parcel of land situated to the Southwest 1/4 of Section 30. Town 3 North. Range 10 West, being more particu­ larly described as follows: beginning at the Northwest comer of Lot 4, Johnson's Gun Lake Plat. Section 30. Town 3 North. Range 10 West, thence North 80 Degrees 36 Minutes 00 Seconds East, 70.60 Feel along the Northerly line of said Lot 4; thence South 10 Degrees 54 Minutes 40 Seconds East, 69.35 Feet; thence South 62 Degrees 24 Minutes 20 Seconds East 51.04 Feet to the Southeasterly line ol the said Lot 4; thence South 80 Degrees 31 Minutes 00 Seconds West. 28.00 Feet along the Southwesterly line of said Lot 4; thence North 00 Degrees 11 Minutes 52 Seconds East 60 34 Feet along the Westerly Bne of said Lot 4 to the point of beginning, Yankee Springs Towr'^hip, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance wtth MCLA 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: January 27. 2005 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593 1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Mtahigan 48025-5822 Rte #046695F01 NoRce Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THB RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MRJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thto aato may be reednetod by tho foredoolng mortgagee. In that avert, your damages. If any, shaH be Urntted ootefy to tha return of the bid amount ten­ dered at aate, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made rt the conditions of a mortgage made by Karri Magnusson, a single woman, original mortgagorfs), to Fremont Investment & Loen. Mortgagee, datod June 24. 2002, and recorded on July 29. 2002 to instrument 1084541. In Barry county records, Mtahigan. on whtah mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Four And 71/100 Dollars ($89,234.71), todudtog interest at 10.99% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute to ouch case made and pro­ vided. notice ie hereby given that said mortgage w« be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at tha Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1XX) PM, on February 24. 2005. Said premises are situated to Township ot Castleton, Barry County, Mtahigan, and are described as: A parcel of land to the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of North 1/2 of tie South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, Town 3 North. Range 7 We< thence South to the center of Highway 175 feet, thence East 212 feet, thence North 175 feet, thence West 212 teet to the point of begtontog. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determinod aban­ doned to accordance wtth MCLA 800.3241a. to whtah case the redemption period shafl bo 30 days from tho date of auch sate. Dated: January 27.2005 For more information, please call: FC J 248^93.1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Fremont Investment & Loan 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Ate 8046020F01 am,. Nominations sought for distinguished Hastings alumnus The board of the Hastings Htgh School Alumni Association is now accepting nomi­ nations until April 15 for this year's Distinguished Alumnus award. The award will be presented at the annual alumni banquet in the high school cafeteria on Saturday. June 4. Nominations must be typed and should contain a short statement as to why the nom­ inee deserves this honor. The letter nominat­ ing the individual should include the year graduated from Hastings High, vocation, per­ sonal character and any other helpful infor­ mation. Please send alumnus of the year letters to president of association. Jack Smith, 128 W. Grand St., Hastings, Ml 49058. 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After he was handcuffed and in the patrol car. a bag full of marijuana and a pipe was found in the vehicle Boling was arrested for possession of marijuana and resisting arrest Three handguns stolen from residence HASTINGS — Officers are investigating the theft of three handguns that were taken from a residence 'r. Use 600 block of East Mill Street on Feb. 4. The guns were taken from a gun safe sometime during the late evening or early morning hours. I' appears the person respon­ sible knew where the guns were, and possibly took them while the victim was home. Anyone with information is asked to call the Hastings City Police Department at (269) 945-3744 or Silent Observer at (SOO) Man injured when truck rolls over HASTINGS TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police Hastings Post Trooper Brian Roderick was tailed to a xene of a rollover accident on Feb. 4 near the corner of M-37 and M-79 Highways. Deanio Delaphiano, 42, had been driving his blue pickup truck north bound on M-37 when he veered off the inad twice and hit an embankment. A resident who saw the accident broke the window and helped Delaphiano out of the truck as Roderick arrived. According to family members. Delaphiano has some medical conditions that may have caused the accident Local man arrested in restaurant meiee HASTINGS- A Hastings man was arrested Feb. 4 after starting a 10- to 12-person fight al the County Seat Lounge on South Jcffenoi. Street. When Hastings Police Department officer! responded to a report of a fight at about 11:30 p.m. Friday, they were confronted with two separate altercations involving a fight and arguments between several individuals. Glenn Fulford. 39. has been charged with assault and battery, resisting and obstructing arrest, naming injury to a police offi­ cer. malicious destruction of property and attempted destruction of police property. Alcohol use was a possible factor in tN; incide-is because Fulford was seen by witnesses before the fight at the nearby Olde Town Tavern. Hastings officer Jeff Pratt sustained a head injury after being kicked by Fulford during his arrest and was taken by ambulance to Pennock Hospital. Also arrested was Amy Rowse, 21, from Hastings, on charges of disorderly conduct. Traffic stop leads to marijuana bust . graduated from the DARE program in 2002-2003. Just say NO to drugs! RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police Hastings Post Trooper Scott Sharrar rapped a suspicious vehicle Friday night and learned that the driver. Dusty Clark 33 of Hastings, had no driver's license in Michigan and had a suspended license from Tennessee. DnringrflK investigation.she passenger in the car told Sharrar thaLClark had marijuana on him. Clark was arrested for driving without a license and possession of marijuana. Local man injured in 2-vehicle crash HASTINGS — Officers responded to a personal injury accident Feb. 4 at the intersection of West State Street and North Broadway. The 3:10 p.m. accident occurred when an eastbound vehicle, driven by Jeff Shellenberger, 35, of Mo.ttrose, ran into the back of a vehicle being driven by Dan Kendall Jr.. 33, from Hastings, who was stopped A the traffic light at West State Street Sheilebergcr told officers that his foot slip off the brake peddle, causing the collision. Lansing Mercy Ambukb.ce transported Kendall to Pennock Hospital. Truck bums in Thomapple Twp. driveway Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics * HASTINGS — Officers from the Hastings City Police Department responded to a kidnapping complaint Feb. 3 that origi­ nated in the 500 block of East Mill Street at around 11 p.m. Police were told two females. ages 22 and 19, both from Hastings, were sitting inside Randy Red s truck parked in the drive­ way and talking to him when he suddently started to drive away. They asked him where be was going and he responded, •Grand Rapids." Both women told him to stop and let them out of the vehicle, but he refused. The women indicated he was driving at a high rate of speed, running stop signs and red lights, and refusing to let them out of the truck. One of the women was able to jump from the moving vehicle as it slowed at an intersection in Allegan County. Whik she called for help, Reil relumed and the other woman was able to escape after punching him in the face. The women were picked up by a passing motorist who dropped them off at a gas station and waited for police to arrive. Officers arrested Reil. 21, of Hastings, on charges of kidnapping and probation violations after he returned to the home of one of the victims. That’s what matters Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP — A truck fire was reported to Central Dispatch 911 co Feb. 6 on Village Edge Drive. The resident reported that a truck in the driveway was on fire, near other can and a garage with fuel cans jnaide iL Thomapple Township Emergency Services firefighters and the Caledonia Fire Department tanker truck arrived and doused the flames before any explosions occurred. Helmetless driver of quad rainier hurt RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - A traffic accident involving a quad runner was reported to Central Dispatch 911 Feb. 7. The driver of the quad was traveling west bound on Quimby near Tanner Lake Road when he lost control. The 39-year-old male driver was knocked unconscious and was sent to Borgess Hospital. The man was not wearing a helmet and alcohol is believed to be a factor in the accident. The man’s name and condition were not released. Stolen vehicle located in Lima, Ohio HASTINGS — Officers responded to a stolen vehicle compkint that occurred Feb. 7. in the parking lot to the rear of Richies Koffee Shop. The vehicle owner parked his 1994 Grand Cherokee and went in for a cup of coffee after 5 p.m. and found it gone at 5:50 pm when he left Lbe restaurant. The owner had hidden a key inside the vehicle that was located by the suspect. Officers were notified by the Ohio Highway Patrol that the vehicle had been involved in a personal injury accident in Lima shortly after midnight on Feb. 8. The suspect has been identified as a 17-year-old Vermontville man and is being treated for injuries sustained in the crash ar an Ohio hospital. His name is being withheld pending authorization of charges in Barry County. rOURTNEWS Hastings City Bank HCB Mortgage Company MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATOR Hastings City Bank is looking for an experienced Mortgage Loan Originator to join our team. We are a community bank established in 1886 and are dedicated to providing extraordinary customer service. This service oriented position originates conventional mortgages throughout the bank’s market. Interviews mortgage loan applicants. Works with customers to understand their lending needs and to explain loan options. Participates in business development activities with realtors, builders and developers. Previous experience as a mortgage loan originator is required. Existing realtor base preferred. We ofter a competitive base salary plus commission. Submit resume with salary history to: Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St. EOE/M-F or e-mail to: jcuttrell <& hastingscitybank.com • David Moore, 29, of Hastings, was sentenced last week in Barry County Circuit Court to 23 to 60 months in prison with credit for 101 days served for on? count of probation violation Feb. 3. Moore was charged with failure to report to probation for August 2003. His original charge stemmed from his arrest in February 2002 was of felony assessory to manufacture metham­ phet imine after the fact in Johnstown Township. • David Baker. 42, of Delton, was sentenced Feb. 3 to a con­ tinuation of his probation. 76 days in jail with credit for 76 days served, group counseling, and >370 in fines and costs for two counts of domestic violence against his wife. Hie sentence was delayed for one year from the original sen­ tence dale of February 2004. • Laurie Nicklyn, 35. of Hastings, was sentenced Feb. 3 to a continuation of her probation and nine months in jail with cred­ it for 70 days served for one count of probation violation. She was charged with failure to complete the adult drug court program by using cocaine in January- Her original charge was of operating under the influence of liquor, third offense, in Hastings during November of 2003. The last four months of her jail sentence will be suspended upon payment of court costs. • Glen Walkinshaw, 18. of Delton, was sentenced Feb. 2 to a continuation of his probation and 30 days in jail with credit for two days served for two counts of probation violation. He was charged with failure to report to probation Oct 19 and Nov. 9. and consumption of marijuana on Dec. 15. His original charge was three counts of furnishing alcohol to a minor in November 2003. • Justin Lake, 18, of Ionia, was sentenced Feb. 2 to continua­ tion of his probation and 90 days in jail with credit for 33 days served for three counts of probation violation. The three charges were of failure to report to probation for August 2004, failure to make payments on his ccirt ordered assessments, and failure to enroll in IOP at the Barry County Substance Abuse office. He is also ordered to take cognitive behavioral therapy, sub­ stance abuse counseling, and take GED classes while in jail. His original charge was of unlawful use of a motor vehicle during June in Hastings. • Jeffery Snyder, 32, of Delton, was sentenced Feb. 3 to 90 days in jaJ with credit for eight days served, up to six months probation. $2,650 in restitution and court costs and fines of >860 for one count of attempted larceny of a building in Orangeville in June 2003. The maximum sentence for this misdemeanor is two yean in jail and/or $1,000 in fines. The balance of his jail time and probation will be suspended upon payment of restitution, court costs and fines. • Amanda Grube. 22, of Grand Rapids, was sentenced under a plea agreement Feb. 2 to a one-year delayed sentence, restitu­ tion of >1,000 and court costs and fines of $620 for one count of attempted uttering and publishing a check in Yankee Springs Township during September. The maximum penalty for this felony offense is five years in prison. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 10. 2005 - Page 11 Former state rep, agrees with Jacobs on fighting budget deficit Jondahl elaborates on logic of state income tax increase by David T. Young Editor “Yes, Fred Jacobs is right about the state income tax. and I’ll tell you why.” Though he didn't actually say exactly those words, that was the gist of the presentation Friday by former State Rep. Lynn Jondahl. executive director of the Michigan Prospect for Renewed Citizenship. Jondahl. once voted by his colleagues as the most effective legislator in Lansmg, elab­ orated on a couple of recent Banner editorials J-Ad Graphics Vice President Jacobs penned, maintaining the best way to solve the state budget crisis is to increase the Michigan income tax. Jondahl said there has been “a significant decline in state revenue” as a result of “deci­ sions that have been made in this stale... a product of police decisions... coming back to haunt us.” Virtually no one objected to popular cuts in the state income lax rate, from 4.6 percent in 1995 to 3.9 percent this year. The decision to decrease the rate gradually was by Gov. John Engler and a Republican State Legislature during strong economic times. It was politi­ cally very popular, but now times aren’t so good and the state is hurting for money. The Michigan Legislature, including loed State Rep. Gary Newell and State Sen. Patty Birkholz, still hasn’t shown willingness to increase the income tax. in fact it insisted only six months ago that it be reduced from 4.0 to 3.9 percent. Jondahl. much like independent presiden­ tial candidate Ross Perot a dozen years ago. produced a lot of charts during his presenta­ tion. He did not paint a rosy picture. He noted that in 1983 the £tate taxes amounted to 10.7 percent of personal income, while the average for the Midwest was 10.3% and the national average was 9.4%. By the year 2003, Michigan’s tax burden had fallen to 9.4% of personal income, the Midwest average was 10% and the U.S. average was 9.7%. So with this drop in money Michigan is taking in. state government officials “now have to figure out how to balance the budget, while costs have increased.” Jondahl said the state’s deficit is structural, not economic. The latter is a situation caused by unforeseen negative events. The former is simply having a flawed system in place in which you’re taking in less money than you plan to spend. Your options are to reduce spending or find ways to m> ::e more money. The former state lawmaker said Michigan government already has used up one-time solutions, such as the rainy day fund and the Medicaid Trust Fund. It’s also passed increased taxes on tobacco and on Detroit casinos. So it’s been using the budget ax on programs such as local revenue sharing. Medicaid and higher education, sometimes reducing support to public K-12 education, adult education, gifted and talented. Besides the drop in state revenue, increased costs have come about because of federal policies that negatively impacted the state. For example, Michigan schools are spending more money trying to meet the demands of President Bush’s “No Child Left Behind” law. Furthermore, the federal government, in Jjc throes of its biggest budget deficit in history, doesn’t offer much financial support to states. Some insist the economy is making a turn­ around. but Jondahl said. “You’ve heard Former State Rep, Lynn Jondahl. now about it as a jobless recovery” because manu­ facturing jobs are being lost overseas and executive director of the Michigan replaced by lower paying service jobs, which Prospect for Renewed Citizenship, told translates into less tax revenue. the First Friday audience Feb. 4 about how the state got into its financial mesa. — He added. “J would argue that we can’t grow our way out of this problem." Jondahl said of the losses in money coming in, “Since 1999 three-fourths of the deficit we’ve encountered have been since they (tax reduction policies) have been enacted.” He went further by producing a chart that showed that of the $1.5 billion deficit antici­ pated for this year, $1.4 billion is a result of income tax decreases and a reduction in the Single Business Tax. Jondahl said a researcher from the Upjohn Institute came up with similar data to what Fred Jacobs was talking about and concluded an income tax rate increase would have far less negative impact than massive budget cuts. The researcher maintained that for reduction of $1 billion in spending, there will be i loss of 23,000 yobs. Some budget expenses are very difficult to make cuts for. Medicaid provides health care mostly to the poor, the elderly and children. The Department of Corrections continues to skyrocket, but it’s not hard to fill the prisons as they are being built. Jeff VanNortwick asked, “Wouldn’t a national health care plan go along way to help with the Medicaid problem? It would be an enormous amount of money if all the states were able to pool their resources.” One of the biggest losers lately in the state’s budget woes is public education. Jondahl pointed out that before Proposal A was passed in 1994, K-12 public schools got 63 percent of their funding from local sources and 37% from the state and federal govern­ ments. The figures have more than flip­ flopped. with 21% local now, and 79% state and federal sources. Perhaps the biggest costs ahead, the guest "We need a tax system that's ade­ quate, stable and fair, that can generate growth. 1 believe in progressive taxes, putting the largest burden on those best Jondahl, a state legislator for 22 years and an ordained minister, used plenty of charts and graphs with an overhead projector, illustrating the points he was matono additions to being subject to taxation. He also suggested that sunsetting (setting deadlines) is needed for tax cuts so they can be evaluat­ ed from time to time. Jondahl also noted Michigan is one of only six states that has a flat income tax rate. He suggested a progressive graduated rate that would be higher for those who can most afford it and lower for those who can’t He also proposed that the Single Business Tax be replaced rather than eliminated. “We need a tax system that’s adequate, sta­ ble and fair, that can generate growth,” be said. “I believe in progressive taxes, putting the largest burden on those best able to afford able to afford it.” — Lynn Jondahl speaker noted, will be in health care and retirement coats for teachers. In his 10-year forecast, Jondahl simply said revenues will continue to go down and expenses will continue to go up. further aggravating the troubles. When asked what should be done, Jondahl said, “If I were king, we’d need to address those multi-year tax cuts, and look at what we tax.” He suggested that certain services, such as financial planning, ahoukL.be considered as Former State Police sergeant found guilty of larceny charge by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer Retired Sgt. William Gabriel of the Hastings post of the Michigan State Police was found guilty in Barry County Circuit Court Tuesday of larceny in a building for stealing a gun that had been turned in to the it.’’ One interesting aspect of his proposals was to make all food and drugs tax free only for those whose incomes arc low and allow taxa­ tion for those who make a certain amount or higher. In defending his proposals for progressive taxation. Jondahl, an ordained minister, said, “I believe in the common good. Not many in this room got where they are now on their own. The programs that have worked, like social security. Medicare, public education, But be added about such a move, “1 suspect it would be very politically dangerous. The Republican caucus is saying that raising taxes is not an option (for meeting the budget cri­ sis). Many lawmakers have pledged never to allow a tax increase. “But we have to become more educated about these kinds of things." teach us to learn, live and work together.” Commenting on President Bush’s proposal to privatize social security, Jondahl said, “Social security is not an investment program. CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF CONDITION HASTINGS CITY BANK December 31.2004 -AssatsDottar Cash & Balances due from depository inst.utto.'s Non-interest-bearing balances and currency & com 8,558,798 Interest Bearing Balances 0 74,678.591 Securities Federal Funds Sold 0 Loans and lease financing receivables Loans and Leases 141.686.048 LESS: Allowance for Loan Losses 1.864.000 Loans and leases net of Allowance 139.822.043 0 Assets held in trading accounts Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases) day jury trial. The Sept. 27, 2002, complaint filed by the Michigan Attorney General’s Office in Bany County District Court said. “Gabriel took the handgun, secreted it and removed it from the room. Valori was going through a divorce from Gabriel when she found the gun. “So I called my attorney and asked them what I should do,” she said in a story written by Stelly Sulser and published by the Banner in 2002. “I found it under a work bench in the garage and it was in an evidence bag.” Authorities from the Detroit Metro post of the Michigan State Police also found a single edged-knife with a four-inch blade in a leather sl.-eath inside an MSP evidence bag with the handgun. Valori testified that when she exchanged her three children with her cx-hu»band. he “was persistent in getting his jewelry box. When he asked me why 1 hadn't given it to him, 1 decided to go look and see why he thing.” Jondahl said he agreed, but explained that Gov. Jennifer Granbolm only wants to pause the reduction in the Single Business Tlx to change the tax structure and make it more fair. When asked about bow much state income tax rate hike would be needed to balance th2 state budget, Jondahl replied that one-tenth of one percent is worth about $164 million to the state coffers. Therefore, a full one percent, from 3.9 to 4.9 percent, could do the job. Amount post to be destroyed. Gabriel, 52. was accused of removing a Hopkins and Allen Arms five-shot revolver that had been turned in April 17.2000, by the Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. He was found guilty of the larceny charge after a two- post. This was done without the consent of either Hastings Mutual or the Michigan Stale Police. The MSP Official Orders contain a code of conduct which states that property in the custody of an employee of the depart­ ment. on or off duty, shall be secured, pro­ tected and disposed of and shall not be con­ verted for personal use unless the employee obtains proper permission.” Court records showed that a witness testi­ fied the gun originated from the Saginaw County Sheriff’s Department, which had recovered the Hopkins and Allen Arms fiveshot revolver from a previous theft reported in 1989. MSP Hastings Post Detective/Sergeant Terry Klotz testified that when he was con­ tacted about the gun found by Gabriel's ex­ wife Valori at the Rochester home she shared with Gabriei, he checked the computerized report system and could find no record of receiving a handgun for destruction on April 17,2000. He also testified Gabriel worked 10 hours that day and was the only person work­ ing who was responsible for the property it's an insurance program we all >y into. It's the sense that we're all responsible for each otner.” Kenneth Miller, retried businessman and former city councilman, said be still believes some spending could be brought under con­ trol. “It teems there are (federal and state) grants for desirable things, but not essential that could be eliminated It's a peak Lxrrel 9.047.139 Other real estate owned 0 Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies 38.000 Intangible assets 21.945 Other assets 6,631,236 TOTAL ASSETS * 238.797,757 -Liabilities­ 186.815,587 Domestic Deposits: 29,510.930 157,304,868 Non-interest bearing Interest bearing 1.400.000 Federal Funds Purchased 0 Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 23,499.372 Other borrowed money 0 Mortgage Indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases 1,688,068 Other liabilities William Gabnel wanted it.” sne said. Inside, she found Gabriel's missing service badge and state police identification he had reported lost or stolen on Sept. 17. 2000, just one month before his retirement. Authorities said the items are supposed to be turned in upon retirement. The complaint against Gabriel also out­ lined “an unusual collection of MSP equip­ ment and clothing found at the Rochester home, including three wooden riot batons, two gas masks, one pack of replacement gas mask filters, one leather detective’s (gun) hol­ ster. one new pair of I horogood shoes, one new pair of boots, two 15-round ammo mag­ azines, five nylon magazine pouches, two leather handcuff cases, one leather baton pouch, one leather chemical spray gas pouch, one leather double magazine pouch, and one metal radio carrier.” Gabriel had 21 years experience with the Michigan State Police when he transferred to the Hastings post in 1998 to fill a vacancy left by the retirement of Mike Haskamp. While in Hastings, he was responsible for the property room, among other duties. Gabriel will be sentenced in Barry Count Circuit Court on Thursday. March 10. The maximum penalty for this felony charge is four years in prison and/or $2,000 in fines. 213,403,027 TOTAL LIABILITIES -Equity Capital- Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus 0 Common Stock 1.353.600 Surplus 8.878,000 Undivided profits and capital reserves 15.194.717 Net unrealized gain (toss) on marketable equity secunt.es -31.587 25,394.730 TOTAL EQUITY CAPITAL TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY CAPITAL Memoranda Deposits of stale money - Mchigan $ 238,797.757 0 I Joan M htaffelbower. Vce Presidenl. of me above named bank, do hereby declare (hat tha Report of Condition « true and coma Io the best of my knowledge and belief Joan M. Heffefbower We. the undersigned directors, attest the correctness of this statement ol resources and lialslites We dedare it has been examined by us. and to the best of our knowledge and bekef has been prepared m conformance wrth the instructions and is true and correct Archie A Warner______________________ Directors WHUam H Wallace_____________________ Hastings City Bank - Trust Department $ Total assets managed by Hastings City Bank Trust Department as of December 31.20<M I Randouldil Taenarttr. Vice President of the above named bank, do hereby declare that this report of managed assets is true and coma to the best of my knowledge and belief. Ranriruilnhl Tepnarrtin 82,694,000 �Page 20 - Thursday February 10. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Nashville area EMS board to wait to choose coordinator, assistant by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville Emergency Medical Sen ice Board has voted unanimously to table appointing an EMS coordinator and assistant coordinator until there is further discussion among members of Deborah Che from Western Michigan University and Dr George Shannon listened to ideas about the Barry County parks Saturday with 15 area residents. the appointment committee. EMS Board Secretary and Treasurer Loma Wilson said three people who were nominat­ ed as candidates for the posts declined to be interviewed, a fourth went through the inter­ view process, but later withdrew her name for consideration, and a fifth failed to show up for her interview. This left interim coordinator Ardie Reid and past assistant coordinator Jeff Miller, whose appointment expired Dec. 31. as the only remaining candidates. Board members Mary Coll. Justin Cooley and Angela Seaton last week were on a com­ mittee formed to interview candidates. "I don't think we’re ready at this time to make an appointment." said Cooley. “I think things ought to be discussed and reviewed before (we make appointments)." said Coll. The board extended Reid's appointment as interim coordinator until April 1. which allows the board to table an official appoint­ ment until next month's regular meeting of the board, which is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday. March 7. at the EMS station in Charlton Park seeks more visibility by Patricia Johns Staff Writer What should the Barry County Park system look like tn the future? What events and pro­ grams should be scheduled at Charlton Park? These and other questions were raised dur­ ing a open discussion Saturday. Feb. 5. Dr. George Shannon. Barry County parks director. led the discussion, which had the 15 people at the meeting, brainstorming on way s to improve the visibility of Charlton Park Several people mentioned the need to do more promotion and advertising. "it is pretty hard to do as much advertising and promotion as you might like to do when your budget only allows for SI2.000 in expenditures." Shannon told the group. He is now working with professor Deborah Che and II students from Western Michigan University on a survey of residents about Charlton Parks and priorities for park devel­ opment in the county. The students will be surveying shoppers at Plumb's Supermarket Saturday. Feb. 12. Copies of the survey arc also available at Charlton Park. “We hope to get surveys returned from a diverse number of people from across the county, “Shannon says. He praised the partnerships Charlton Park has with other groups and organizations. But since money is tight, tough choices have to be made and priorities set. There was a discussion about ways to get more local schools to send students to Charlton Park. Several of the volunteers for the park who were at this meeting also want to have more information about the schools visiting so they can make their presentations more topical for each group. Roger Vilmont told Shannon that Charlton Park needs long term financing and much greater visibility in and out of the county. There was also a discussion about the impact of not having the Civil War Re-enac­ tors back to the park this summer. "We have had discussions with the group.” Shannon says. "We are hoping to have them back when we can cover our costs." The group hopes that this “Best Kept Secret in the County" will offer more fun pro­ grams. get students involved and grow and flourish. ‘ w Information about the survey and other Charlton Park activities is available by con­ tacting Shannon at 269-945-3775 or at www.charltonpark.org. Nobody hurt in traffic ‘near-miss’ While trying to avoid an oncoming truck Fnday, Feb. 4. this car ended up in the large snowbank in front of the Admiral gas station on North Broadway in Hastings. The driv­ er was not injured and the car was removed a short time later by a tow truck. (Photo by Heather A. Reed) STOP IN & SEE THE ALL NEW G6 IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY! downtown Nashville. “We need to do this so we can get through until the com­ mittee feels comfortable in making a recommendation." said Wilson. “Do you have any idea what direction you are going?” asked Miller, who was in the audi­ ence at last week's meeting. "1 know that in the interim we have lost one more crew mem­ ber because of what has been going on. Dina (Corwin, an EMT) and I have are facing a month where we’ve not been put on the schedule." Corwin, who also was in the audience, said she made a choice not to pul in for hours until some of the personal con­ flicts at the station have been resolved. Miller stated lhat while he volunteered for several shifts during he last iwo months, he was only assigned one each month. “Fbr two months I turned in a schedule, that included my participation on day shifts Monday through Thursday and instead it was elected to put pool people cm instead of myself. So. I was pretty much told that I wasn’t going to be scheduled." he said. "For two. 30-day periods I put in for over 16 day shifts, each month I got scheduled for ore: of them. I turned in the same schedule two months in a row. the same days of availabili­ ty. and for the third I wasn’t put on. So, I guess, you’re electing to pay pool people rather than volunteers.” Board chairman Rod Crothers asked Denise Scramlin. the EMS office manager, to give a report on behalf of the vacationing Reid, who prepared the EMS schedule. She replied that Reid was responsible for all of the scheduling. "He sits down; he puts the volunteers in then he tries to put in the pool people from there.” said Scramlin. who added that Reid worked with schedule requests that had been turned in a timely manner. Miller stated that in December and January, he met both of the deadlines for turning in his schedule request. "Ardie is not here tonight. I wouldn’t think that he would put pool people in when we had volunteers." said Crothers. Miller said that the board was free to check the schedule requests he had submitted. "That’s OK. we’ll take your word for it, but Ardie is not here." said Crothers. “It just seems that it would be defeating the purpose. I mean, we’re trying to keep the budget as low possible and you’re available..." as “But if there s personal conflict that could be an issue on why you are net scheduled," said Corwin. Miller staled once again th?t he had put in for 32 day shifts over a two-morth period and was scheduled for only one each rconth. "And you saw where he put poo! people in?" asked Crothers. “Absolutely.” replied Miller. Wilson asked Scramlin if she had the schedules in question available. Scramlin replied that she did. “I guess I would like to have that informa­ tion so I could see for myself." said Wilson. Crothers said he felt the board needed to give Reid a chance to respond to the situation. Corwin said they did not need to look at ’.»er schedule because she chose to work minimal hours until the personal conflicts within the service had been resolved. “Is it the board or the crew?" asked Vfilson. "More of the crew, our leaders to be specif­ ic. But. I would like to see in the future that the board be a little more open to change,” responded Corwin. Later, during the open discussion portion of the meeting, Wilson reported both Reid and Miller had said during their interviews they saw the service moving toward being manned by paid personnel 24 hours a day. seven days a week, within the next five years. "I think that, given the call volume, that is probably where we are headed. But I feel like a lot of other people that we do need to get everybody back together and we can start to make some inroads and get some of these problems resolved,” said Wilson. In other business, the board approved extending Scramlin’s appointment as tempo­ rary office manager until the April board meeting. Last month, the board agreed to Corwin's request to post the position internal­ ly. The job was posted for 14 days and only Scramlin submitted an application. The board also approved hiring Shane Odean and Sarah Harton as pool emergency medical technicians at $7 per hour and Gillian Jacques as a pool paramedic at $9 per hour. Lent season activifes under way 01 GMC JIMMY SIT 01 CHEVY 2500 HD X-CAB 4X4 02 GMC ENVOY SLE fnoncn montn1 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Churches across the area observed the beginning of Lent with Ash Wednesday services Feb. 9 and seasonal activities will continue. St. Francis Episcopal Church in Orangeville, beginning on Sunday. Feb. 13. will spend the Sundays in Lent exploring the question of prayer each week fol­ lowing the Rile I sen ice. Lent at Grace Lutheran Church. Hastings, offers extra opportunities for wor­ ship and fellowship. Besides weekly communion Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 8 and 10:45 a.rr.. the church will hold special services on the six Wednesdays with supper at 6 p.m. and worship begins at 7 p.m. Grace is located at 239 E. North St.. Hastings, across from fendercare Nursing Home. 945-9414 The community Lenten lunch series is located at Grace at noon each Thursday this year Lunch will be provided by a crew of cooks and servers organized through the Grace Sarah Circle. Lunch begins at noon. A free-will donation is received. Worship begins at 12:30 and ends by 1 p.m. This year’s theme is “Lent - a Journey of Life and Death.” Lay persons from six local congregation! will share personal witness reflections on that theme. 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Who wants to be a Nashville trustee? Per diem vote a procedural disaster All wrestling roads lead to Barry County See Story on Page 3 See Editorial on Page 5 See Story on Page 10 The Hastings VOLUME 152, No. 7 ‘Spay Day" slated for next Tuesday The Barry County Humane Society will partidpaie in the national *Spay Day USA’ program Tuesday. Feb. 22. The purpose of this annu-2 event is to eaoourage ail caring pet owners to have their dogs and cats sterilized. Last year in Barty County, more than 1.500 dogs and cats were destroyed, simply because there were not enough good homes for them. To help pet owners in being responsi­ ble, the Barry County Humane Society of sterilising their pets. This is made pos­ sible by generous donors who are commit­ ted to helping with the on-going problem Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday, February 17, 2005 PRICE 50C Trash pickup rate increase draws City Council’s protests by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer Residential garbage service rates in the City of Hastings have gone up lately, and the City Council members have noted they arc not pleased. Kelly Davis of Waste Management’s Battle Creek office was in attendance at Monday night's meeting to discuss the recent increase in fees for residential garbage collection. The city’s franchise agreement requires that resi­ dential waste hauling firms provide an expla­ nation to the City Council for any fee increas­ es exceeding 5% in a year. Several residential customers within the city experienced a fee increase exceeding that number as much as 10 to 66 percent Several council members said they were upset by the rale change and that Waste Management did not inform the council of the increase in advance. While Davis gave various reasons as to why the rate increase was needed, he said he did not know why residents were being charged different rates within the city limits. New equipment, higher fees for permits, and the economy were some of the reasons he gave. He also said the average charge for See PROTEST, page 2 ‘Guys and Dolls’ set by HHS Humane Society at 9454X502 or 945-3994 or stop by the local organization’s office, which is located on the second floor of the Masonic building. 106 E. State St. Hastings, between 'I am. and 6 p.m. "Guys and Dells' will be presented by Hastings High School students at 7 p.m. Thursday. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 24, 25 and 26. in Central Auditorium. The cast includes (from left) Michael Newsted, who will portray "Nathan Detroit;" Jessica Roper, who wil.be in the rolo of "Miss Adelaide;" “Miss Sarah Brown." who will be portrayed by Courtnie Rtxxffson and Brian Cottrell, who will be portraying "Sky Masterson" (Photo by Marcte Westover) Rutland matches county, city aid to Green Gables American Red Cross first rad and CPR classes will be held Friday and Saturday, Hastings. This standard first aid with adult, child. Michigan requirements for child care providers and arrtplari OSHA require­ by Marde Westover ments. The times will be 5 to 9:X) p.m. Friday. Feb. 25. and from 8 am. to 2:30 pm. Saturday. Feb. 26. The cost is $40, which includes materials to help retain skills aad may bring their own. To register or for more informs instructor Kim Domke at 945-9181 Builders seminar set for Feb. 28 helping ana builders be proactive about the proposed Michigan uniform energy code to take into effect Feb. 28. Barry County Lumber hosted a free training session presented by Tim Mroxovski, professor of vvustruction management at MSU to answer the builders questions of bow to comply with new regulations. The code training was held al Kellogg Community College's Hastings campus on Feb. 11. Michigan is one of ten states left mat have not yet implemented an energy code, which will Chang’.’ how all builders in this state uatauuct homes. Undet the new codes, builders will need to carefully select the products and mate­ rials to be used in building a home. To resist the heal flow, a higher R-value in insulation products is required in ’walls, rjott and ceilings. Because most of a home'* beat h lost through the foundation, under the proposed code, foundations will be required to be insulated as well. The placement of win-Jows and their energy ratings are also factors in the revised code. A complete analysis of ten sample homes indicated a net benefit to home­ owners with a home built to meet the new code requiren.-iils. When comparing mortgage costs related to the energy effi­ ciency and the energy savings, there was an average net benefit of $1,046. To find out more about the proposed codes, visit www.energycodcs.gov/ See NEWS BRiffS, page 2 Wednesday approved a one-year contract with Green Gables Haven for $5,000. match­ ing the amount given by Barry County and The sharp increase in the contract was a concern for many on the hoard, especially since the budget already has been adop’ed for the City of Hastings. The City of Hastings voted Monday night to contract with the Green Gables Haven for the same $5,000 figure. Green Gabies, a domestic violence shelter, opened its doors last year in Hastings. Supervisor Jim Carr made the motion for the $5,000, which is a $2,000 increase over the last contract. All board members agreed on the importance of the program and pres­ ence of Green Gables Haven in the communi­ this fiscal year. In order to make room for the $5,000, a budget amendment will need to be made next ty some funding information: “The state funding was secured in January, but will only be $50,625 this year in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). The TANF funds can only be used for domestic violence victims with children, The A light lunch is also provided, or students Barry County Lumber of Hastings is last Lee said basic budget concerns for person­ nel and administration costs were something he questioned and will look further into. Chili champs choose chocolate The Pea Brains won first place in O'Neil's 10th annual COA Chili Cookoff last Saturday afternoon at Gun Lake. David Mendez (left) Eric Mendez and Jessica Pham said there are no secret ingredients, just chocolate and a lot of lovin'. The chili cookoff raised $1,000 tor the Barry County Commission on Aging's Meals on Wheels program. (Photo by Helen Mudry) Staff Writer Rutland Township Board The measure passed 5-2, with Gary Rogers and Rob Lee both voting no. “1 absolutely do support Green Gables." Lee said, but some reasons for concern were the township’s budget, though he would have supported a contract for up to $3,000. Another concern was the late due the funds were asked for, as the townships do their budgets long before February. month. Green Gabies Haven Executive Director Sandi Drummond brought an option before the board to have a three-year contract for $3,000 each year, but the board opted for the one-year contract. Green Gables Haven can come back next year to ask for a renewal. In a letter to the board, Drummond outlined the funds cannot be used for single women or other crisis victims such as fire and homeless See RUTLAND, page 2 Ken Neil may be back on Parks and Rec Commission Newcomer Catherine Deyo-Young gets support for seat soon to be vacant by David T. Young Editor Prospects arc looking good for former Barry County Commissioner Kenneth Neil to be reappointed to the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission. Neil, who lost his Parks and Rec seat last December after being defeated last August in his re-election bid for County Board, was rec­ ommended on a 3-0 vote of the Property Committee of the board Wednesday. Board Chairwoman Clare Tripp said its was her understanding that Michael Callton. who had to leave the committee meeting early on busi­ ness, also supported Neil’s appointment. The committee members also voted 2-1 to recommend appointment of Catherine DeyoYoung to another seat believed to be opening on the Parks and Rec Commission. The vacancy is likely to become available because commission member Mike Bagley has missed many meetings over the past year and he ha; not responded to a letter Charlton Park Director George Ward Shannon sent him on Jan. 18. asking him if he wants to remain on the commission. His term officially expires at the end of 2005. County Board member Jim French voted ’gainst the recommendation, saying. “We can’t do anything until we hear from Mr. Bagley. I just don’t think we can make an appointment.” Property Committee Chairwoman Sandra James said Bagley has had a month to respond to an inquiry and he hadn’t provided an adequate explanation of his absences. Tripp noted he also was not present at the Parks and Rec Commission meeting Feb. 15. Both recommendations will go before the full Board of Commissioners Tuesday morn­ ing. Feb. 22. at their next regular meeting. Neil had served as a representative from the County Beard on the Parks and Rec Commission, but now will be representing the public at iafge. The County Board now has had its number of representatives reduced from three to two. Tripp and Donald Nevins, so Neil will be from the public at large. Deyo- Young. if and when she replaces Bagley, also preparation before and cleanup after the will be from the public at large. The Property Committee of four inter­ viewed eight candidates Wednesday morning. Neil started the day, citing his experience in serving earlier as chairman, a post now held event. Neil is a staunch supporter of Dr. George by Tim Weingartz. The Banner was 10 minutes late for the interviews and Neil refused Tripp’s invitation to state again for the newspaper the reasons for the rift between the Civil War re-enactors and Charlton Park, causing the annual muster not to be held last summer. Tripp said the re-enactors were the ones who walked away from the negotiating table over a proposal they pay $10 for the whole weekend to help defray expenses for putting on the show. Tripp also noted, because Neil would not. that Charlton Park has reported an increase in revenue of $7,000 for special events last year over 2003. even with the loss of the Civil War muster. Neil added that there were huge costs in Ward Shannon. “We didn’t bring in someone two-thirds of of the way across the country to micromanage him." said Neil, noting Shannon came from California. "He’s doing a good job. We’ve come a long way." He advised the board to make sure the Parks and Rec Commission members are compatible and get things done, regardles of whether “one board member doesn’t get his way.” Deyo-Young. business manager tor Camp Manitou-Lin, holds a master’s degree in pub­ lic administration from Western Michigan University and a bachelor's degree in recre­ ation and psychology. She has been a member of the board for the Stromg families program through the Barry County Resource Network and because she lives in northeast Barry County, she's been See PARKS, page 2 �Page 2 - Thursday. February 17, 2005.- The Hastings Banner PROTEST, continued from page 1 Village Players’ productions set Performances have been sold out for the. two Saturday evenings. Feb. 19 and 26. but ‘ scats remain for the other two performanc­ es of the Village Players of Middleville din­ ner theater production of "Madam's Been, Murdered - Tea will be Late." Members of the Village Players of■ Middleville are continuing their tradition of giving residents an excuse to get out of the house and enjoy themselves this winter "Madam’s Been Murdered - Tea will be Late” will be presented on Fridays and Saturdays. Feb. 18 and 19 and 25 and 26. at the Middle Villa Inn in Middleville. Call 795-3640 for reservations. The Middle Villa s Vila Meadows room will be transformed into an English manor house, "lousy” with atmosphere and ghosts. Cost for the dinner and the play is $25 rar person. Doon open at 6 p.m.. dinner will be at 7. followed by the play. Groups planning to attend should try to make their reservations at the same time. A portion r£ ihe proceeds of this annual event goes to fund scholarships for Thomapple Kellogg High School seniors who are planning a career in either the per­ forming or visual arts. auditions School Ba.xl Room. Students will be noti­ fied of the audition time. Awards will be presented al the scholarship recital that will be held Sunday. April 24, at the Tboraxppte Arts Council. Applicants must be residents of Barry County and be enrolled in grades 7 through 11. Scholarships are given in the visual ud perforating arts. For more information, please call the Thomapple Ans Council or check the wob- rile. Thomapple Wmd Band concert set The Thomapple Wind Band will perform in concert at 3 p.m. Sunday. Feb. 20, at Lakewood High School. The band this winter is under the direc­ tion of Keith Closson. Members of the adult ensemble come from as for away as Rockford, but are mainly from the Thomapple River area, hence the name. Membership in the ensem­ ble is open to any post-high school age to play and can commit to the reb performance schedule. Though all instrumentation i> wetak__. the band is especially needs clarinet and percussion players. For more information about how to gK involved in the band, or to borrow an instrument if needed, please call *"—1 Domke (945-9181) or toe LaJoyo 9766. Mach 1. from 7 to 8 the at Rutland TowuxMp Hall located at H 2461 Heath Road There will be callbacks from 8 to 9 p.m. Norma Jean Acker from the Thomapple the tcript and to sing. You may prepare a musical rejection (no longer than 60 sec­ onds please), but it is not necessary." Any post high school age aduh from Barry County or the surrounding area may audition. Forrest Evans is the music director for the musical production. Show dates are April 28, 29 and 30 at 7 p.m. and May I at 3. p.m. at Central Elementary Auditorium in Hastings. Rehearsals will be on Mondays. on Aging building in Hastings. More information about this spring's Thomapple Players musical is available from director Laura Soule al 269 838-7681 and Sandy Greenfield, the assistant direc­ tor, at 269-945-2746 Lenten luncheon series to continue State Grounds plans folk singer Patrick Brickel, an acoustic, Ameritaoa folk-roots style musician, win be in concert at 8 p m. Saturday, Feb 19. inside the Sone Grounds Coffee House in downtown Hastings Transplanted to the black dirt of Iowa via and the working class industry of I island's Southern shore, Shekel's feel taken root in the rich and muddy mu writer' by the Grand ■andV reviewer from once wrote. 'Every time I listen to his lyrics. I think to myself. 'Man, ! wish I could write like that!' Then 1 hide in my closet and cry.' Brickel currently lives with his wife and baby daughter More information is available Brickel at www.patrickhrit nominees sought The board of the Hastings High School Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings will be host for this year's Community Lenten Lunch and Worship series On the Thursdays of Lent, continuing through next month. Anyone is invited and welcome to be part of this annual gathering, sponsored since 1970 by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association. Lunch will be provided at noon each Thursday by a crew of cooks and servers organized through the Grace Sarah Circle. A free-will donation will be received. Worship will begin at 12:30 and end by 1 pjn. This year's theme is “Lent — a Journey of Life and Death.” Laypersons from six local congregations will share personal wit­ ness reflections on that theme. Michael Anton, the host pastor, will serve as liturgist each wrek. Grace Lutheran is located at 239 E North St in Hastings, across from Tendercare Nursing Home. Call 945-9414 for more information. Arts scholarships deadline March 1 The ’rhomapplc Arts Council of Barry County has announced applications arc available for the 2005 Summer Scholarship. The scholarships are competitive and limited. Applications for young musicians, actors and artists are available through school music teachers by the end of this week or are available by calling the Arts Council at 269-945-2002. Forms are also on the web at www.thornappleartscouncil.org under the “Special Events” section. Scholarship applications are due Tuesday, March 1, by 5 p.m. Applications must be postmarked no later than March 1. Faxes or e-mails will not be accepted. All applications must be returned to the Thomapple Arts Council, 177 State St, Hastings, Ml 49058. Auditions will take place during the week of March 21 at the Hastings High Alumni Association is now accepting nom­ inations until April 15 for this year's Distinguished Alumnus award. The award will be presented at the annu­ al alumni banquet in the high school cafete­ ria on Saturday. June 4. Nominations must be typed and should contain a short statement as to why the nominee deserves this honor. The letter nominating the individual should include the year graduated from Hastings High, vocation, personal character and any other helpful information. Please send alumnus of the year letters to president of association. Jack Smith, 128 W. Grand St.. Hastings, MI 49058. The Alumni Board members will end does consider previously submitted nomi­ nations. in addition to all new proposals. ‘Walk for Warmth’ slated for Feb. 26 The 20th annual Walk for Warmth is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 26. in Hastings. The Community Action Agency (CAA) of South Central Michigan sponsors the annual fund-raiser to help low-income, elderly, and disabled residents with home heating emergencies. Last year the 19th annual Walk for Warmth raised more than $70,000 and helped almost 815 families stay warm during the winter. This year’s walk aims to raise $80,000 and help more than 900 families. Area residents are being asked to collect pledges and join the walk Feb. 26 at seven locations throughout Barry, Branch, Calhoun, and St. Joseph counties. The three-mile outdoor walk-a-thons raise awareness of the need for fad assistance and help turn warm hearts into warm homes. Pledge sheets are now available at local CAA office or at many area businesses The walk in Hastings will start at the Free Methodist Church. 301 E. State Road. service is going to be $15 per month. “While some residents are paying $9 a month, some were paying $14. The rate increase is only 10% overall.” said Davis. While there were no members of the public at the meeting who said they were unhappy about being charged the rate increase, several members of the council expressed disappoint­ ment about the answers Davis gave. “We have three garbage companies here in Hastings. “ said Councilman Dave Jaspcrse," If you're unhappy with it (the rate increase). 1 guess you can call someone else.” The three companies who have franchise rights within Hastings are Waste Management. Sunset Waste and Lcs’s Sanitary Service. When the Banner called each company to get the current new residen­ tial rate for a 95- or 96-gallon cart in the city limits, the rates varied. For Waste Management, through the tollfree 800 number, the rate quoted was $12.84 monthly, billed quarterly as $38.52. For Sunset Waste, the rate was $17.50 per month. For Lcs’s Sanitary the rate was $13 per month, billed every two months. All pick-up days were either Monday or Tuesday. In other business Monday night, the coun­ cil: • Heard and approved a requestfor a parade permit for a March 17 St. Patrick’s Parade. The parade will be on South Jefferson and for more information residents are asked to call the WBCH radio business line. • Heard and approved the request by Affordable Asphalt to enter into an option agreement to buy property next to the Hastings Industrial Incubator. This site will be used for buildings to store equipment and office space. There will be no asphalt generating plant on the site. This option contains a clause requiring the con­ struction of a public street as necessary to provide access to the site, as well as satisfying the code requirement for frontage on wch a street. Affordable Asphalt also is renting space in the incubator for storage of equipment until the buildings are completed. • Agreed once again to contribute $5,000 to the Green Gables Haven domestic violence shelter for operations for the next three years. The City of Hastings contributed $5,000 to Green Gables about a year ago. The cour.cil has approved the same amount to be contract­ ed again for services for one year. • Approved a request by the American Hydrogeology Corporation to place three additional monitoring wells in the city's street rights-of-way for environmental cleanup and monitoring activities for the Shell gas station at Green Street and Michigan Avenue. • Approved the South Central Michigan Youth Baseball organization request for use of the baseball fields at Bob King and Fish Hatchcry Parks for April 1 through July 15. • Reviewed and approved the application to the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs for funds to help support the DDA/Arts Council Art Hops for the coming year. The application requests that the MCACA provide $3,000 to help offset the $12,270 in anticipated cash and in-kind expenses. The DDA would provide the $1,950 local match from their coming year’s budget. • Heard and approved the request that the City of Hastings join with The Michigan United Conservation Club and several other organizations in the filing of an Amicus Curiae (Friend of the Court) brief in support of an appeal in a case threatening the Natural Resources Trust Fund. The City of Hastings has used grant funds obtained through the NRTF for improvements to city parks, including most recently the pedestrian bridge and related improvements at Tyden Park. • Heard a request from Mark Feldpausch, chairman of the Downtown Development Authority, for a budget re allocation to allow the DDA to sponsor a "Developers Forum' later this spring. The DDA would like to use funds previ­ ously allocated for planned improvements to Lot No. 1 (between the library and County Seat Restaurant) for use in sponsoring the forum. The parking lot improvements are now not planned to be completed in this fiscal year due to delays in construction in the area, and coordination with other projects (library relocation, etc.). The council approved the re-allocation after some debate on how much the improve­ ments to the parking lots would cost and when they can be done. • Heard and approved the candidates to fill positions on various boards and committees for the City. Included in the appointments are Kathy Sheldon to the YMCA Board. Laurie Sunior to the Board of Review, Tanya Martin to the LDFA/Brownfield Authority, Ronald Mennell to the Zoning Board of Appeals, and Sylvia Tredwell to the Planning Commission. • Heard and approved the City Council's goals and objectives to be used in the devel­ opment of the Fiscal Year 2005/2006 budget as amende j following ;he workshop Jan. 24. The next meeting of the Hastings City Council will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28. RUTLAND, continued from page 1 victims. Green Gables Haven also received United Way funds $30,000 last year (unknown this year), and $5,000 County funds. We also secured a one-year operating grant from Mary Kay Asch Foundation for $15,000 (we asked for $5,000) and a $1,000 grant from Wal-Mart. N^w that Green Gables has been operating, the budget is more realis­ tically set from $ 170,000 to $ 186317.80. The remaining funds to be raised are $84,892 80. Drummond noted that last year J4 of the 16 townships in Barry County agreed to contract with the shelter. Of the Rutland contract, Drummond sa*d it was a “happy surprise.” In other business the Township-Board: • Adopted a resolution for the township master plan. Carr noted the Plan was not a change in zoning, but rather a map that shows the direction the township would like to see growth. t , Zoning AdministratorJan McKeough said the Planning Commission and the representa­ tive from Williams and Works, consulting engineers, worked hard on the master plan. One resident in the audience voiced con­ cerns about the master plan and stated he felt “singled out" in the plan. Carr said it was not intentional for him to feel that way and that nothing has changed in the resident’s zoning. The 20-year projection for the master plan, must by law be revisited every five years. Carr said the master plan is “living docu­ ment.” • Heard a report from Library Administrator Barb Schondelmayer on new programs at the Hastings Public Library. She noted last month 9.700 items were checked out. A new “Battle of the Books" program for middle school students will be starting up at the library. Those who sign up for the pro­ gram can read the 16 books on the list and enter a quiz bowl-type competition at the end. All students who participate will receive a prize. Carr asked any of the board members if they would be willing to volunteer time on the Library Board, as further representation of Rutland Township. If a board member were to help out. he or she would be a non voting member of the Library Board. • Heard a presentation from a representa­ tive from the YMCA on Rutland residents' activities at the YMCA. There were 1394 Rutland residents who participated in YMCA programs. • Approved the Algonquin Lake fireworks permit for the Fourth of July. • Adopted a resolution to allow for elec­ tronic transfer of funds to pay federal with­ holding taxes (941). The township switched banks and needed the resolution to l>e com­ patible with the new institution's format • Received a comment from a resident who said he would like to see the old records of Rutland Townships preserved in some forma; such as computers. The board agreed this would be a good idea and will look into options. PARKS, continued from page 1 able to be involved with Potter Park in Lansing. She asked the committee to “give me a chance to be connected with something 1 love... Chariton Park is a great asset to inis community. I’d like to strengthen the pro­ grams you have, and maybe bring something new." When asked if she and her family had ever been to Chariton Park before, she said she particularly enjoyed “Of Christmas Past.” “There is so much pressure from technolo­ gy these days, Charlton Park is a quieter and simpler activities for families." When asked about ideas to raise more rev­ enue. she suggested creating a Friends of Chariton Park volunteer group. There were six other applicants, Jeff VanNortwick, David Brinkert. Barbara Cichy, Roger Vilmont, Ross Morrison and Mark Miller. Particularly of note was VanNortwick, who served one three-year term on the commis­ sion. but was not reappointed a little more than a year ago. • VanNortwick, who owns his own land­ scaping business, said Charlton Park has been a big part of his life since he was a young boy. He said a strong parks system in Barry County must include bridges, schools, walk­ ing or biking trails, in addition to Chariton Park. He called such activities more critical as time goes on because “as gasoline gets over $2 a gallon, people can’t afford to go very far for entertainment." VanNortwick said he is in solid support of Shannon’s efforts lately to offer more in Native American studies. He said the park needs better connection with the southern part of Barry County. "I’ve git my fingerprints on what we have today, but we need to look forward." he said. It was suggested that he was not reappoint­ ed a year ago because he is not regarded as a team player. “Some of my ideas and management tech­ niques have run afoul of some people.” he Rental landlords, properties sought for housing needs The Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan and the Barry County Chamber of Commerce are working together to attempt to identify all rental housing opportunities in Barry County. "We want to develop a list of rental prop­ erties and landlords." explained Chamber Executive Director Julie DeBoer. Anyone who would like to be included on the list or would like further information should call the chamber office at (269) 945­ 2454. acknowledged. “But we need strong leader­ ship... To say I only have an obligation one night a month (for meetings) is not what 1 believe in.” e He said he likes the idea of having more roadside parks in the county for young peo­ ple. “let them have that same experience we had as kids. “We’ve become decentralized and frag­ mented, and a linear park has brought more people together than anything else I can think of." VanNortwick noted he landscaped Upjohn House within Charlton Park and has done a lot of volunteering at the park’s special events. “I don’t think the job is ever finished.” • Barb Cichy is chairwoman of the Barry County Democratic Party and a member of the Wall Lake Association. She is perhaps best known for her watchdog activities asso­ ciated with the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority. She said “It’s important that we have wcUfinanced parks for families to go to." particu­ larly now in light of Michigan’s budget cut­ backs. “We need to set our priorities very clearly and live within our budget." Cichy also said she supports the rails to trails and would like to see more financial support from wills and trusts and foundations. • Roger Vilmont, former Rutland Township Supervisor and owner of the Whispering Waters campground, said he has a solid back­ ground in planning and zoning. He said Chariton park coule be better mar­ keted within Barry County, maintaining it draws more people from outside than inside the county. Vilmont said several years ago he helped repair some of the buildings at Chariton Park, but “circumstances were that I didn’t feel comfortable continuing, but things have changed since then.” When asked about generating revenue, he told the committee, “Sometimes one event can lose money, but it can help make your overall practice more attractive. You need to have a good plan and then execute the plan." • Mark Miller is owner of A Cut Above landscaping business in Hastings and he has a background in working with mentally ill at Pine Rest. He said he has organized a fund­ raiser for Love Inc. and owns a restricted pes­ ticide license. He said his business has some down time and he’d like to use it for public service. “This is the first time I’ve ever put in for something like this.” he said. "But I’m as flexible as a rubber band.” When asked if he could work as part of a team, he replied. “It’s not right to go only on your own opinion, you have to listen to oth­ ers." • David Brinkert. best known as the man who ran against Gary Newell for state repre­ sentative last year, calls himself semi-retired. but he owns the Gun Lake Grind coffee shop. Brinkert said he is an avid hunter and fish­ erman and has a passion for outdoor attrac­ tions such as parks. He said he would bring a combination of business and outdoor experi­ ence. When asked about ways to generate more money, he said because the “state of the state's economy is not as awesome as it should be,” the commission should rely on fund-raisers, event fees and festivals. Brinkert called Charlton Park a wholesome activity, “an awesome alternative to going out and spending money at the mall.” • Ross Morrison missed his interview appointment because of a family emergency, but showed up just before the committee meeting was adjourned. He said he is “fairly good at getting people to do things they ought to do. “I think the community needs to get back to basics and have more community events for kids. There’s nothing for kids to do nowa­ days. They’re just hanging out downtown. They need to have picnics and stuff for kids to do. they need to get the kids invoved.” Morrison called himself a disabled veteran with plenty of time for volunteering. The other eight Parks and Recreation Commission members now include Chairman Tim Weingartz, Vice Chairman Tom Doyle, Secretary Clare Tripp, William Weissert, Don Nevins, Sharon Rich, Donald Wilcutt and Clyde Morgan. Meeting to focus on M-37 road work The Michigan Department of Transportation will have two public informa­ tion meetings Tuesday, Feb. 22, on plans to improve M-37 Highway in the Caledonia area. The meeting will be held in the Caledonia Village/Township Hall at 250 S. Maple St. Caledonia. MDOT representatives arc expecteds to talkm about the construction project planned for M-37 later this year. The $4 million proj­ ect includes pavement resurfacing and inter­ section improvements on M-37 from 76th Street south to the Barry County line at 108th Street just north of Middleville. During the construction work, one lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction. There will be two presentations Feb. 22, with first beginning at 4 p.m. and the second close to 6 p.m. By giving the presentation twice, MDOT representatives said they hope to imform those who can aHend from the beginning of the program at 4 p.m. and those who won’t be able to arrive until after 5:30 p.m. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 17. 2005 - Page 3 Exchange Young Citizens for February announced Fallen soldier honored by state The family of Sgt. Craig Cherry, who was killed in Afghanistan, received a letter of appreciation from the Michigan Senate and signed by both Gov. Jennifer Granholm and Senator Patty Birkholz Feb. 14. Family members are (from left) Doug Benner (Cherry's children’s grandfather), Mary Jane Drenthe (great-grandmother). David Baldwin (stepfather), Tami Baldwin (Cherry's children's mother). Kaitlyn Cherry (daughter), Jill Turner (Cherry's mother), Daniel Cherry (son). Senator Patty Birkholz, Fllie Norton (aunt) Rick Turner (stepfather of Cherry). Absent from the photo is Barb Benner (grandmother), who will also receive a copy of the letter. Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors for February from the Exchange Club of Hasting* are (from left) Brittaney Gray. Angela Christiansen, Kacy Anderson, assistant Principal Mike Martin, Grant Heide, Steven Safie and Chris Campbell. The Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens ot the Month tor February, as selectee by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Dallas Elzinga and Kelsey Elliott, shown with teacher Dan Benningfield. Grant workshop is March 4 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer "Writing Grants ihat Get Results!’ will be the next Leadership Barry County program at 8:30 a.m. Friday. March 4. The workshop will be held at the commu­ nity room on the lower level of MainStreet Savings Bank at 629 W. State St. in Hastings Sponsored by Monaghan Associates Inc., Council of Michigan Foundations, and MainStreet Savings Bank, this workshop will reveal techniques that will help those working on proposals that will fit the project to the source. The workshop on Friday. March 4. begins at 8:30 a.m. with registration and a continen­ tal breakfast. Then instruction begins at 9 a.m. and will end at noon. The presenters will be Jeri Fischer, who will discuss finding the foundation grant that fits with an organization and Sandi Frost Parrish on writing the proposal. Parrish is a senior project director for Monaghan Associates. Inc. She joined the firm in 1999 following her career in develop­ ment and non-profit administration for Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids and the Arthritis Foundation. In addition to bolding a certified fund-raiser executive designation, she has been active in the Association of Fund-raising Professionals and other regional and national fund-raising networks. She is a frequent speaker at state and national meetings concerned with the process of successful fund development and conducts seminars for statewide agencies and various not-for-profit associations throughout the country. She has her master’s degree in manage­ ment from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids and earned her bachelor of arts degree from the University of Colorado. She has served on local and national boards, including the Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club. Junior Achievement and many other service clubs and non-profit organizations. Jeri Fischer, director of membership and special projects for the Council of Michigan Foundations, oversees membership recruit­ ment and retention; collects, reads and organ­ izes member news, grants and publications; and coordinates the production of the Michigan Foundation Directory. She responds to grant seeker inquiries; and works on specialized publications and events. She has more than 20 years of experience at CMF and holds a master’s degree from Michigan State University. Before joining CMF in 1982, Fischer was a teacher of read­ ing and English at public elementary and sec­ ondary schools in Michigan and Rhode Island. Central Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for February, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are (from left) Savannah Stoey, Mode Gutgsell and Joe Krebs, shown with teacher Michelle Benningfield. John Kalmink, shown here with Principal Michael Sweeney, has been selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings as Young Citizens of the Month for February at St Rose School. Fiddlers’ Jamboree, dinner to help with local woman’s medical costs The Michigan Fiddlers’ Association plans a Jamboree Saturday, Feb. 26 at the Barry County Commission on Aging (COA). 320 West Woodlawn Ave., in Hastings. A freewill offering at the door will be appreciated. The Jamboree kicks off with various artists playing from 2 to 5 p.m. There will be an open microphone from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by round and square dancing from 6 to 9 p.m. The public is welcome to attend part or all of the activities. On the same day the COA is sponsoring a fundraising dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. during the Jamboree. Dinner will feature Honk Keeler’s famous beef & noodles, hot vegetable med­ ley, dinner rolls, fruited Jell-O, assorted fruit pies and beverage. Dinner will cost $6 for adults and $3 children 10 rnd under. Proceeds from the day will be put into toward medical expenses incurred by COA employee Jenny Burlison, who had brain tumor surgery in the fall of 2003. The COA staff and volunteers will also be selling popcorn and pop feu snacking throughout the day. There will also be raffles for a handmade patriotic afghan and a hand­ made quilt. Nashville has only 5 council members by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Nashville Village Council will have The terms of incumbent council members would be extended under a new ordinance to allow for the transition. two vacancies as of next month, reducing its In other business Thursday evening, the membership numbers from <.-ven to just council approved the 2005 ’06 fiscal year five. budget, with one council member absent and The council last Thursday night accepted one vacant seat, by a 4-1 vote. Trustee Mary- the resignation of Trustee Angela Seaton, Coll did not give a reason for casting her dis­ who reported she was giving up her seat senting vote on the proposed budget with a effective March 1 because she plans to return to college. “It’s unfortunate that she has to leave, she has been a real asset,” said Village President Frank Dunham. beginning fund balance of $1,824,512. receipts of $1,235,625. expenditures of $1,199,005 and an ending fund balance of $1,861,132. Dunham commented. "The budget for the Seaton’s resignation leaves two seats forthcoming year is pretty much flat It’s vacant on the council because Trustee Mike Callton resigned from the council effective about the same as last year, the only increas­ Jan. 1, when he was elected to a seat on the our operations. es are in those the cost of living incurred on Barry County Board of Commissioners. Dunham’s remarks were made during the Village residents interested in filling a seat public hearing on the budget that preceded on the council are asked to submit a letter of the regular meeting of the council. intent to the village office. Trustee Ron Bracy noted that the $18,495 In a related matter, the council scheduled increase in the Planning Commission budget Thursday, March 10, as the date for a public was to cover professional fees for the vil­ hearing on a proposed trustee election ordi­ lage’s master plans which are in the works. nance in which all trustee seats would be up Village Clerk Cathy Lentz noted that the for election at the same time every two council would later approve a millage levy years. Under current rules, council mem­ that would support the budget as accepted, bers’ terms are staggered, but because of the according to the guidelines set forth in the state’s new election consolidation law, local last millage election. officials are considering the change. Caitlyn Woodmansee, shown here with teacher Tricia Kietzman, Is Young Citizen of the Month for February from Pleasantview Elementary Sctool, Lake 0 getting closer to DDA Students at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchange Club ot Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades for February are Molly Birman and Haley Wagner, shown with Principal Mary Youngs. The Village of Lake Odessa has announced significant progress toward establishing a Downtown Development Authority. The Odessa Township Board Feb. 7 delib­ erated on options to participate in the vil­ lage's proposed DDA and took no action, which was in effect a decision to not "opt out" of the district. The Ionia County Board of Commissioners also deliberated on options and not only decided to support die DDA, but also unani­ mously adopted a resolution formally sup­ porting it, which, according to Lake Odessa Village Manager Mark bender, “no doubt shows their commitment to fostering collabo­ rative efforts between county and local gov­ ernmental units throughout the county that will enhance economic development efforts county-wide. “The positive and proactive action taken by the Odessa Township Board of Trustees and the Ionia County Board of Commissioners via their pledge of support to participate in the Village's DDA shows their willingness to have government working together for the benefit of everyone, which will have a significant impact on the ability of the DDA to accomplish much needed improvements in the district.’’ Bender added. “The Village Council of Lake Odessa is pleased that in today's difficult economic times, the above governmental entities had the foresight to see that their investment of today will pay multiple dividends in the future," the village manager concluded. Star Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for February, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Simion Guenther and Shelly Kubek, shown with teacher Cindy Wilcox. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to sell, rent, buy, hire, find work, etc. Call... 269-945-9554 I I �Page 4 - Thursday, February 17,2005 - The Hastings Banner Too many people: Why would anyone want to live forever? To the editor: A man 1 spoke with the other day asked me a question 1 don't know that I have ever been asked before — “Why would anyone want to live forever?” I decided it was a good ques­ tion and I suppose there are other people Ethanol our homegrown, renewable fuel To the editor: As gas prices continue to rise and experts predict even higher, record-breaking prices this summer. Michigan's com producers want to offer an alternative — ethanol. Ethanol. 200 proof alcohol, is America's homegrown, renewable ftiel made from com that lessens our country's dependence on for­ eign oil. cleans up the air we breathe and brings needed manufacturing jobs to our local economies. The nation's com producers have long known the important role ethanol plays in lessening U.S. dependence on foreign oil. Bruce Noel, a com producer from Leslie who serves as vice chair of the National Com Growers Association Ethanol Committee, says unlike gasoline, ethanol is a renewable fuel made from com that's grown across the Midwest every year. Today, the U.S. imports 37 million gallons of gasoline per day, an amount that has more than doubled in just the past three years. For every barrel of American-made ethanol pro­ duced, 1.2 barrels of petroleum are displaced. In fact, since 1978, U.S. ethanol production has replaced more than 14 billion gallons of imported gasoline or crude oil. Noel, who also serves on the Com Marketing Program of Michigan (CMPM) Board of Directors, noted that given the steady increase in state ethanol use over the past five years, Michigan consumers are quickly catching on to tii? fact ethanol is good for their cars, their communities and the envi­ ronment. In 1999, Michigan only used about 29 mil­ lion gallons of ethanol. With more and more Michigan residents opting for ethanol-blended fuels, by 2003 that number increased to over 150 million gallons. Annually. Michigan consumers use five billion gallons of gasoline. If all that was blended with just 10 percent ethanol, Michigan would use 500 million gallons of the renewable, com-based fuel. Just imagine bow much foreign oil that would displace. Not only is ethanol good for our energy security, it's goed for the environment, too. According to Argonne National Laboratory, the use of ethanol-blended fuels reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 12 to 19 per­ cent, compared with conventional gasoline. In 2003, ethanol use in the U.S. reduced C02equivalent greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 5.7 million tons. This is equiv­ alent to removing more than 853,000 cars from the road In addition to helping lessen dependence on foreign oil and cleaning up the air, ethanol production also helps to strengthen the U.S. economy. This year alone, the U.S. ethanol industry will support the creation of nearly 130,600 jobs in all sectors of the economy, and the increased economic activity and new jobs will put an additional $3.5 billion into the pockets of American consumers. Plant construction also has a major impact on the local economy. According to a recent study, an average 40 million gallon per year ethanol plant can expand the local economic base of a commu­ nity by $110.2 million per year through the direct spending of $56 million annually. In addition, plant construction creates 35 full­ time jobs at the plant and a total of 140 sup­ plemental jobs throughout the entire econo­ my. All of this additional economic activity increases community household incomes by $19.6 million annually. With one ethanol plant already operating, two more set to break ground as early as this spring, and a steady supply of com. Michigan is well on track to meeting consumer demand. In Michigan alone, com producers plant an average of two million acres per year, with each acre yielding an average of 120 to 130 bushels of com for a total crop of about 250 million bushels. Of the total crop, about 130 million bushels are sold each year. If one bushel of com yields 2.8 gallons of ethanol, imagine how many gallons of ethanol we can produce right here in our state. Jody E Pollock. Com Marketing Program of Michigan, DeWitt, Mich. Television has lots of rubbish To the editor: Where is the consciousness of those in the TV broadcasting business, who allow the shewing of all the rotten, stupid and obsene addvcitisements and movies? Where are the consciousness and the morals of those who allow themselves to be advertised? Marie Alvina Warner, Lake Odessa Second Amendment lesson fell short To the editor: Larry Hamp, the self-anointed apostle of truth, apparently seeks to enlighten the “unwashed mas«es" regarding his private interpretation of the Second Amendment in his Feb. 10 letter to the editor in the Banner. Subscribing to the notion that the Second Amendment is best understood by the writ­ ings of the founding fathers regarding self­ defense and citizen possession of weapons, I challenge Mr. Hamp to share with the “misin­ formed, uninformed and ignorant” what Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Paine, John Adams, Patrick Henry, James Madison, et al. had to say on the subject of the right to keep and bear arms. Mr. Hamp also might pleasure us with some statements on this issue from the constitutional conventions. For starters, how about the Massachusetts convention Feb. 6, 1778; New Hampshire rat­ ification convention June 21, 1788; Virginia convention June 27,1778; New York conven­ tion July 7 and July 26. 1788; Rhode Island ratification convention May 29.1790. Please do it in the interests of truth! The only way to know exactly what the authors of the Second Amendment intended for it to says to study what else they said about this issue. Presenting the argument that advances in weapons technology render the Second Amendment irrelevant is a very slippery slope. Do telephones, television, radio, com­ puters and color copiers render the First Amendment obsolete? I hope not! This issue regarding the First Amendment will be brought forward in the coming debates about restricting virtual reality video games portraying violence and sex to youth. Mr. Hamp arid those who believe as he does portray themselves as champions personal rights, but in realty give ammunition to the enemies of freedom. Richard Beukema, Gun Lake wondering the same. 1 asked. "What do you think is the biggest problem we people face?" His answer was. "There are too many people" 1 then asked what he thought of the deception problem, since everybody seems to think they are right. I think that’s our number one problem. Let’s see if we can answer by speaking "the truth in love." First, let me say. I think 1 am beginning to understand why people would ask. "Why would anyone want to live forev­ er?" "Behold, the days are coming." says the Lord God. "That I will send a famine on the land. Not a famine of bread. Nor a thirst for water. But of hearing the words of the Lord." Amos 8:11. People are so busy these days. Many hus­ bands and wives both work, as much as seven days a week. Then there is the TV and com­ puter and whatever else they can find for entertainment. Some 50 years ago. I thought I had accomplished the dream of my youth when I moved on a 160-acre farm. Then I realized I had no time for God. A thought came into my mind. I believe God. the Holy Spirit was speaking to me. suggesting I could get up an hour earlier! I did just that, and that has been one of the wisest and most profitable decisions I have ever made, to give God first place in my life. "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." Matthew 6:33. 1 have found what I call the formula for planet earth: "Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the spirit will of the spirit reap ever­ lasting life. And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart." Galatians 6:7-9 It seems to me a truthful answer to this question must include the answer to several sub-questions, such as where? With whom? And how? Where do we find the truth? The Instruction Book written by our Maker, Creator, the Bible, the Word of God or the mind of man. Take your choice. I have chosen to go with the Bible. It is tested, tried and proven. It begins with Totbeedftar: tary (letter to the-editor. Banner, Feb. 10), but let's examine one. i He praises John Kerry for his war record; but now 1 shall quote two officers who were there with him. Grant Hibbard, commander, U.S. Navy, who was Kerry's commanding officer, and Louis Letson, lieutenant com­ mander, medical corps, who examined him. Commander Hibbard stated: "I was the commanding officer to whom Kerry reported his injury Dec. 3, 1968.1 had confirmed that there was no hostile fire that night; that Kerry had simply wounded himself with a M-79 grenade round he fired too close. He wanted a purple heart and I questioned it.” Louis Letson, the base physician, saw Kerry and used tweezers to remove the tiny piece of shrapnel about one centimeter in length and two millimeters in diameter. Letson also confirmed that the scratch was self inflicted. “Kerry denigrated himself and his combat team. He faked himself out of Vietnam in just four months. We believe he is unfit to command our sons and daughters." Yes, Mr. Hamp, let's continue to search for truth. C. Edwards, Kalamazoo except through Me." There are two places you may spend eter­ nity. One is with God and His people, this place is called the new heaven and a new earth. "Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells." 2 Peter 3:13. "Now 1 saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea. Then I, John, saw the holy city. New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her hus­ band. And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, "Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away." Revelation 21:1-4. The other place is called Hell, or the lake of fire, with Satan and his crowd. “The devil, who deceived them, was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone where the beast and the false prophet are. And tliey will be tormented day and night forever and ever. And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and books were opened. And another book was opened, which is the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books. The sea gave up the dead who were in it. and Death and Hades delivered up the dead who were in Tiffany Miller, Hastings: A J. Heidt, Alto: “As a member of the Middleville Rotary. I believe that community service is positive for stu­ dents and adults. I think it helps students meet adults with similar concerns.” “I think it is a good idea because it helps everyone learn about their commu­ nity and helping each “I think it is a really good idea. I think helping younger students in the classroom is very reward­ ing.” Hades were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And anyone not found writ­ ten in the Book of Life was cast into the take of fire." Revelation 20:10. 12-15. “Most assuredly. 1 say to you. he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting fife, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life... For as the Father has life in Himself, so He has granted the Son to have life in Himseh and has given Him authority to execute judg­ ment also, because He is the Son of Man. Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming in which all who are in the graves will hear His voice and come forth - those who have done good, to the resurrection of fife, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation. I can of Myself do nothing. As I hear. 1 judge; and My judgment is righteous, because I do not seek My own will but the will of the Father who sent Me." John 5:24. 26-30. "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God. not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we arc His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works. which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them." Ephesians 2:8-10. "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son. that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16. "He who believes in the Son has everlast­ ing life; and he who dc„-s not believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him." John 3:36 "For whatever is bom of God overcome*, the wood. And this is the vic­ tory that ha* overcome the world — our faith.Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?" ’ John 5:4-5. "So then faith comes by hearing, and hear­ ing by the word of God." Romans JO: 17. "He who does not love does not know God. for God is love." I John 4:8. God wants the best for you! Rus Sarver. Hastings — Let your them. And they were judged, each one according to his works. Then Death and To the editor: I question Jude Deane's letter to the editor in the Banner last week claiming Viking “freely supports the need for employees to address health issues for their families.” I wonder how -the attendance policy for Viking and similar corporations support fam­ ilies’ needs? I am certain that under the guidelines of attendance policy at Viking, no absence is approved with simply a doctor’s excuse. The only doctors’ excuses accepted are those that fall under the Family Medical Leave Act's guidelines. Companies that do not accept doctors’ excuses force employees to exercise their FMLA rights and are required to miss more time from work. Human resource depart­ ments force themselves and the medical field to handle much more paper work. Look at it this way: Viking and otlier com­ panies with strict attendance policies are only helping to strengthen the economy by creat­ ing more jobs. I’ll be sure to pass along my thoughts to the U.S. senators and congressmen. 1’11 be sure to let them know what a great contribu­ tion this company is making to the West Michigan job force. Amy Graham, member. Local 5965, . Nashville High school students will have to do 40 hours ot community service in order to receive the Michigan Merit Scholarship, begin­ ning with the Class ot 2006. Others are talking about community service being necessary before students are allowed to graduate. What do you think of this idea and what do you think is the best way for students get community service hours? Bill Creger, Middleville: other.” arm there you may be also. And where 1 go you know, and the way you know." Thomas said to Him. "Lord, we do not know where You are going, and how can we know the way. “Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father Community service for school? mn “Community service is a good thing but this requirement doesn’t take into account that some students have very busy lives with school, athlet­ ics. other extra-curricular activities and even work." mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. 1 go to prepare a place for you. Arid if I go and prepare a place for you. I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I I There were majry falsehoods in Larry Hamp’s latest attack!on America and its mili­ Responses to our weekly question. Ron Christians, Yankee Springs: ever made something out of nothing? (I) What options do I have for a place to spepd Eternity, with Whom, and how do I get there9 Answer - John 14:1-6, “Let not you* heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. 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Ml 49050-0602 Second Class Postage Paid » Hastings, Ml 49050 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 17. 2005 - Page 5 Im Mej? Opinion Nullified vote a procedural disaster Last week’s vote that had to be rescinded by the Barry County Board of Commissioners was a procedural disaster that could have been avoided with a link patience and bener understanding of the proper way to conduct the peoples’ business. In case you missed it, the board had an ill-fated voice vote of 4-3 to accept per diem pay for attending this week's Michigan Association of Counties conference. The decision later had to be con­ sidered null and void because the board's legal opinion noted a majority of five on the board itself had to agree on the issue. Board Chairwoman Clare Tripp said it was her understanding a majority of those present was all that was necessary. If that were true, as few as three of the eight board members could decide issues. Let it be known to all public government units that when making any kind of decision, other than procedural, a majority of the body itself is required. If you have seven members on your board, com­ mission or council, you need four votes. If there are five you need But this determination wasn’t made until the meeting had con­ cluded. The matter the board was voting on, accepting per diem pay for attending the two-day MAC conference, was irrelevant to the proce­ dural problems, but since it seemed to be rushed through, it deserves comment. as I’ve said here before, the County Board accepts too many per diems as it is. When virtually anyone in business goes to a conference or seminar, his or her expenses and mileage are reimbursed, but they don’t get bonus pay for just showing up. This is also true for school board members. It doesn't seem right for the public to have to pay their representa­ tives to attend something that’s part work and part enjoyment. Just about anybody knows there are certain "perks” that go along with conventions in swank hotels or resorts. I’m not saying the public officials don’t take part in some impor- Family Medical Leave Act needed To the editor: The letter on the Family Medical Leave Act in last week’s paper was very miskading. There are a lot of companies who fail to rec­ ognize the need to allow their workers to leave work to take care of very serious med­ ical problems of family members or them­ selves. Some companies today that are just looking for a reason to fire workers especial­ ly seniority employees. Years ago. companies took care of their employees, especially the seniority employ­ ees, because they were an asset to the compa­ ny. But today a lot of companies consider a seniority employee with medical problems or family problems a big liability to the compa­ ny. therefore highly expendable. Today, you.’ problem is not their problem, and if it interferes with their making money, they will fire you. If they can fire a senior employee, they save a lot of money for the company. If you arc fired before you retire, you lose a lot of the benefits you may get at retirement. Also, if you are an older employ­ ee they can get rid of you and get a younger, faster replacement whom they can pay less than the senior employee. Yes these are just some of the reasons why Congress enacted the FMLA. They were get­ ting reports of all the employees being fired because they had cancer and had to take chemo, or they had diabetes and had to take time off for treatments, or an employee’s dad or mother was dying, or after 20 or 30 years in a place an employee had some medical problems from all the abuse to their bodies caused by the hard work making money for their employers. Yes, so they had to take some time off to treat their problems, so for these reasons and many more, these employees were looked at as liabilities to the company so they fired them. This started happening all over the country and if it was not for the FMLA. it would be happening a lot more. The companies today are not like the old companies that took care of their employees. But today companies do not want to work with families’ problems, they look at them as liabilities and want to fire the employee. Some companies insist they do work with their employees, but the bottom line is money. By the way, when an employee is out on FMLA. they do not get paid and they can not fik for unemployment We must do everything we can to keep FMLA, to save the workers’ jobs for them. This is why I am writing this, to ask everyone who reads this to contact their representative and tell them we need FMLA. to protector our workers and their families. Please write a letter to I ’.3. Senators Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow, and to Congressmen Vera Ehlers and Peter Hoekstra; and let them know how much our workers need FMLA. Think abo'^t it We have over 48 million Americans m this counbv today without health care of any kind and the number is going up every day. Yes we tvve no national health care and Mr. Bush ana his political team do not want to help these people. They want to leave these peoples* fate up to their families’. So you baby boomers out there, stop and think about it. Your kids may have to take off work to help you out. We must make their jobs safe to come back to. Let’s help keep FMLA as it is today. Mr. Bush is cutting funds that support a lot of pro­ grams that help the poor and the elderly. You may need help tomorrow. John Andersen Hastings Lenten season services, activities to continue in Barry County area by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Churches across the area observed the beginning of Lent with Ash Wednesday serv­ ices last week and seasonal activities will three. And, as in the case of the County Board of Commissioners, if there are eight, you need five. As duly noted in this space earlier this month, the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission had a quorum of only four mem­ bers of a possible seven and couldn’t even hear a petitioner when one of the commissioners had to excuse himself. However, what may be lost in this painful lesson in conduct of public •.neeting'. is the procedural oversight that preceded it The board kt stand a confusing voice vote in which it was unclear who voted for or against the raotioc. I propose that the chainynruan insist all votes, other than proce­ dural, be put to a roll call so that the public can determine bow each of their representatives voted on matters that come before the board, whether big or small. We should never allow public officials to hide behind the smokescreen of a voice vote regarding anything of any importance. Public officials always should make certain their opin­ ions and votes on issues are made clear to the people they serve. They should be willing to go on the public record. The chairwoman made her first mistake in not asking for the roll call immediately after the voice vote, even though it was not clear who dissented. Whenever more than one member voices opposition, it should be standard operating procedure go around the table and ask each each commissioner for a "yea” or a “nay.” That’s very simply common sense. The Banner had difficulty determining how board members voted and had to ask after the meeting. That’s how it finally was determined the vote was 4-3 and therefore not valid. QlVrite Us A Letter tant work in these seminars, but there are plenty of opportunities for networking, relaxing and taking a sort of mini-vacation. That's why I'm willing to pay for expenses and mileage, but I don’t think this kind of activity deserves per diem pay of up to $75 a day for two days. With a potential of eight commissioners going from Barry County, that’s a cost to the public of up to $1,200, not counting mileage and expenses. Even more insulting is this notion that commissioners only would have the “option” of accepting the per diems. In other words, if you don’t want to be paid, don't accept it. What’s up with that? I say don't allow it to be offered in the first place, and apparently at least three other commissioners on the current board agree, even though they had to be polled after the County Board's Feb. 8 meet­ ing. This whole messy affair is something that didn’t have to happen. I urge the board to do the following: • Insist on roll call votes on anything other than procedural mat­ ters. • Insist on roll call votes when more than one voice is raised in opposition to the apparent majority. • Be aware that a majority of the body itself is necessary to make anything other than procedural decisions. • Be gracious enough to decline any payment other than mileage and expenses for attending any kind of seminar or conference. Yours for better quality local government... — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics HERE ARE THE RULES: The Huntings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of resi­ dence. 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Thanks to you... 426 Girls ages 5­ 17 were able to participate in a variety of Girl Scout activities. That’s what matters Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center Be a “SPORTS NUT” Read The BANNER! continue. SL Francis Episcopal Church on Marsh Road in Orangeville will spend the Sundays in Lent exploring the question of prayer each week following the Rite I service at 9:30 a.m. Lent at Grace Lutheran Church. Hastings, offers extra opportunities for worship and fel­ lowship. Besides weekly Communion on Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 8 and 10:45 a.m., the church will hold special services on the six Wednesdays, with supper at 6 p.m. and worship begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday Lenten fellowship and worship will continue at Grace Lutheran this week. A prepared supper begins at 6 p.m. and evening prayer starts at 7 p.m. Worship includes Puppet Praise Ministry and a story hour for children through grade five. Information is available by calling 945­ 9414 or via the Internet at www.discovergrace.org. Grace is located at 239 E. North St., Hastings, across from Tendercare Nursing Home. The community Lenten lunch series is located at Grace Lutheran each Thursday this year Lunch will be provided by a crew of cooks and servers organized through the Grace Sarah Circle. Lunch begins at noon. A free­ will donation will be received. Worship begins at 12:30 and ends by 1 p.m. This year's theme is “Lent - a Journey of Life and Death.” Lay persons from local congrega­ tions are sharing their faith stories under this theme. Jim Frazier from First United Methodist. Hastings, will be this Thursday s witness. Lenten services at Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland are scheduled for the Wednesdays in Lent. The evening begins at 6:30 with a soup supper followed by a 7 p.m. prayer service. Holy Week Services: Palm Sunday Service. 10:30 a.m. , Palm Sunday Seder Supper. 6 p.m. , Maundy Thursday Holy Communion, 7 p.m., and Good Friday Tenebrae service 7 p.m. Easter Sunday on March 27 includes Sunrise Worship: 8 a.m., Easter Breakfast 9 am. an the Festival Eucharist at 10:30 am. The annual Lakewood Area Ministerial Association Community Good Friday Services will be again be held at Central United Methodist Church in downtown Lake Odessa March 25. Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish is taking “A Journey of Prayer" during the Lenten season. Each Sunday during the sixweek period, the congregation will experience prayer in a different manner and focus on one of the tra­ ditional Christian disciplines of confession, meditation, fasting, solitude, simplicity and service. A focus for private prayer during the week also will be given. The worship service on Feb. 20, "In the Night." will include a visit from Nicodemus and "Praying for Family and Loved Ones." On Feb. 27, "On the Outside" will empha­ size Jesus* inclusion of outsiders, such as the woman at the well. "Praying for Friends’ and fasting from what keeps you from spending time with God will be the prayer focus. A healing service is being planned for the monthly communion service on March 13. "Praying for Your Enemy(s)” and solitude will be the spiritual disciplines. Hymns and music will be used to tell the life story of Jesus on Palm Sunday, March 20. Serving others and "Prayer for the Church and the World’ will carry the congregation through Holy Week. A communion service at 7 p.m. will conclude a Chain of Prayer on Maundy Thursday, March 24 as worshippers experience "Jesus Prays for You, His Disciple." Woodgrove will participate in the commu­ nity services sponsored by the Lakewood Ministerial Alliance at Central United Methodist Church on Good Friday. Easter Sunday will begin with a brief serv­ ice in the sanctuary at 8 am. followed by an Easter Branch in the fellowship hall. Church school classes meet at 9:30 am. The 10:30 am. worship services entitled "A Journey into Life" will be a celebration of Jesus' resurrec­ tion with prayers of praise and thanksgiving for renewal arid spiritual growth. "Although our services are made very 'child friendly' with the "Time for the Children" and well-stocked activities bags, we also have a nursery for infants through kindergarten." said worship chair Dena Chase. Woodgrove Parish is a federated church associated with both the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the Church of the Brethren. It is located at 4887 Coats Grove Road. Hastings, MI. For more information concerning Lenten services, call 948-2733. As J-Ad Graphics has done in the past die Banner. Reminder and community papers will include on a spux available basis a list­ ing of events at churches during this season. This will include Palm Sunday and Easter events. Churches can be included in the catalogue of events by sending a listing including the type of event, time, date and location to patricia@j-adgraphics.com. The same information can be sent as a fax message to 945-5192. Tease include “Attention Patricia” on the cover sheet. Information can be mailed to J-Ad Graphics. 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings. Mi. 49058. Include “Attention Patricia” on the envelope. The deadline is Tuesday by noon for The Banner and Thursday by noon for the Reminder and community papers. Churches should include a daytime telephone number on the listing. This column will be printed on a space available basis until the Tuesday and Thursday before Easter. Any church who would like information about the cost of advertising for any of their events can call J-Ad Graphics at 945-9554. �Page 6 - Thursday. February 17, 2005 - The Hastings Banner Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowlinj. Ml 49050. Pallor. Steve Olmxlead. (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Senice: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 fl a.m_; Sunday Evening Sen ice 600 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Tune Wednesday night* 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jeffenoo. Father Al Russell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a m. and 11.00 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garnson. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 azn.; classes for all ages. Morning Worship lOflO a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 600 p.m. Wednesday activities 700 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Chib or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries « Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age ‘units. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHLRCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Rev Bob Smith Phone «M52654. Worship Services: Sunday. 10:30 a-m.; Sunday School. 9:30 azn. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHLRCH -Member Church of the World Wide Anglican Communion. “ 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broadway and W Center St ). Church Office (616) 945-3014. The Rev Fr. Charles P McCabe III. Rector Mr F. William Voetberg. Director of Musk. Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School al 10 a m Sunday Nursery Available al 10 azn CHLRCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Res. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m, Sunday School Hour. IlflU a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6fl0 pro. evening Service; Wednesday: 7fl0 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens nd Children. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 a m . Worship I IflO azn.; Evening Service at 6.00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7fl0 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392 Sunday Worship 11 azn.’. P.O. Bos 63. Hasting*. Ml 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd . Dowling Phone 269-721-8077 Past j- Patti Harpole. Sunday morning worship service 9:45 a.m. Nursery rrovided Sunday evening “New Be f innings'* starts at 5:15 with meal. r:30 adult small group, youth group, kids club. 6:30 praise service. Cover# nt Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thurxlay noonf enior Men's group 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 pzn. Christ's Quillen. Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Chou Thursdays at 5:45. Coming in January, exploring spiritual gifts Bible study. Church website: countrychapelumc org WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessi­ ble and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10:30 a m. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor Church pbtxic 269­ 945-4995 Church Website www.hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818 0007 Church Secretary­ Treasurer. Linda Cobb Office hours. Tues. Wed. Thur. 9 am to 1pm. Sun. Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sun 6-8 pm Sr. High Youth; Sun. evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4); Tues..Thun, from 9-11:30 am. 12:00-2:30 pm; Wed. 6-Spm Pioneer Club (Gr K-5) ievening meal at 6 pm); Wed. 6-8 pm Jr. High Youth (Gr. 6.7 A 8); Wed. 7 pm - Prayer Mtg. SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (Irving). Rt. Rev David T. Hustwkk Rector. Sunday Servke Times 9:i5 a.m. Morning Prayer. 11:00 azn. Holy Communion. Wednesday 6.00 p.m. Evening Prayer service. All services using the traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For more inforr-j- tkxi and Holv Dav service time* call (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory 948­ 9327. Visit our website at http://www.churchseck/net/church/ andrewmaw' or e-mail us at rtrevbust wick«yahoo.coin. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries. Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 930 im. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a.m.. Morning Worship Service; 600 p.nt. Evening Service; 7:00 pjn. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pan.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY' CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Mornmg Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time befon rhe service. Nursery, children's mit.:^-v. youth group, adult small group min­ istry. leadership training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-fiDed church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy wuth of Assyria Rd. Nashville. Mich. 49073 Sun Pranc A Worship I3J0 am.. 600 pm . Wed. 6:30 p m. Jesus Chib for boys A girls ages 4-11 Pastors David and Rove MacDtxuld An oasis of God's love 'Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058 ( 269) 945-2938. MMrttr David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philippians 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class 10:00 azn.; Worship 1 IflO azn.. 600 pm Wednesday: Bible Class 7.00 p.m.. Classes for all ages. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann 613-5400 Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 am. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 am. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions” 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS CRADmONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E Main Street. Middleville. Mich Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor Phone 795­ 9030 Sunday Mara 4« ya. Frt Friday Holy Hour 5 p m. CaafcariaM: 30 nunum before Mass. Rosary Prayer 30 minute* before Mai* Phillip Eugene Childs Terry E. Gentry PHOENIX. ARIZONA - Terry E Gentry passed away unexpectedly on February 5. 2005 at the age of 51. He was employed as a truck driver in Phoenix. He was a loving son. brother and father, always doing kind deeds and helping others. Terry is survived by his daughter. Ashley Gentry and fiancee (Jeff Kramer) of Hastings; fiancee Sheryl Schmidt of Phoenix; sister Lynda and Dick Misak of Middleville; mother. Jane Gentry of Middleville; niece, Kari and Jim Bestrom of Freeport; nephews, Scott and Renee Misak of Lowell and Joe and Kim Misak of Middleville; and great nieces M. (Peterson) Coenen. Al lived most of his life in Hastings, where he worked in the construction business. He started a business in 1955 "The Garage Door Doctor” which he was still operating. BROADWAY - A funeral service for Phillip Eugene Childs, age 59. of Elm Street. Broadway, was held Monday, February 14. 2005 al Victory Baptist Church in Harrisburg, by Pastor J. Bruce Murray. Burial was in the Linville Creek Cemetery in Broadway. Mr. Childs died February 9,2005 in Aiken, South Carolina as a result of an accident at his jobsite. He was bom December 21, 1945 in Michigan, and was a son of the late Kenneth and Marjorie Granger Childs. He graduated from Maple Valley High School in Vermontville, and was a member of Victory Baptist Church. He was a contractor and a stockholder of Speciality Industries. Inc. On June 11, 1965 he married the former Jama Joan Boyer, who died October 5. 1993. On February 14, 1998 he married the for­ mer Sheri Lee Dunsmore, who survives. Also surviving are two sons. Shannon Childs of Handover. PA. Kevin Childs of Hagerstown, MD; two daughters, Rebecca “Becky” Sullivan of Elkton. Kathryn “Katie” Fidler of Broadway; two sisters, Lynette Childs of Fort Myers Beach, FL, Ruth Ann Collier of Vermontville; one brother, David Childs of Georgetown. KY; four grandchil­ dren; three step grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sunfield United Brethren Church Missions, 8436 West Grand Ledge Highway, Sunfield, MI 48890 He was married to Dorothy Mason. He enjoyed fishing camping and was a member of the Quimby United Methodist I___ Ralph B McCullough______ | PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHLRCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Delton. Ml 49046 • 269-671-4193. Pastor. Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor. Roger Clayp-ol. Sunday School 10 azn.; Woraftip Servke II am.; Sunday Evening Servke 6 p.m.; Wednesday Piayer Servke 7 p.m. W OODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N Main. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchipperaDeMuntcr. Sunday Worship 9:15 azn. • Sunday School 10:30 am ST CYRILS CATHOL’C CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St Rose Cathoik Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E Stale Rd. (Comer of State Rd. and Boltwood St across from Tom’s Market) Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling A Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269­ 945-9121 Nursery available for all services. Sundays: Worship Services 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Quizzing Practice 8:30 am. Kids for Christ. 11 a.m. Worship Servke for only 3 & 4 yr. olds. A 5 yr. - 5th grade dismissal during announce­ ments. Sunday School for all ages lOflO a.m. Adult electives September through November are Celebration of Discipline. Pastor Brian leading; The Life A Teachings of Jesus. Jim Dickinson leading. Making End* MeetXou Pierson leading and a Membership Class with Pastor Dan. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Midweek: 900 am SCAMPS (senior citizens) Bible Study. 6:30 pzn. adults; Sing* n Share A Foundation Class. Youth M>-8th grades. Faith 4 1 tfe A 9­ 12th grades. Diving Deep. Children 2yr*. old-5th grade. Faith Weaver Friends. Thursday: Senior Adult Coffee Hour.9:30-1 IflOa_m GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414 Michael Anton. Pastor. Thursday. Feb. 17 12:00 p.m. Lenten Lunch A Worship; 3:45 p.m. Clapper Notes; 5:45 p m. Grace Notes; 7:00 p.m. Adventurers; 700 p.m. Choir. Saturday. Feb. 19 - lOflO am. Catechism 3; 200 p.m. The Way; 5fl9 p.m. Holy Communion. Sunday. Feb. 20 8.00 * 10:45 am. Holy Communion; 9:30 am, Sunday School; 12:30 p.m. Little Angels, Flying Doves. God's Children Tuesday. Feb 22 - IflO p.m. Overeaten Anonymous; 7.00 p.m. Evangelism/Outreach. Wednesday. Feb 23 - lOflO azn. Wordwatchers; 6:00 pzn. Lenten Supper; 7:00 p.m. Evening Prayer. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 900 a.m.-Noon and 1.00-3.00 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:30 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Servke, 10:30 Refreshments. I IflO Traditional Worship Service. Wc offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15.9:30 and 11 am. Chancel Choir rehears­ al is Wednesdays at 7 p.m.. and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 pzn. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 9:00 azn. Traditional Worship; lOflO am. Coffee Hour. 10:10 am. Church School; 11:20 am. Cociemporary Worship. The 9:00 service is broadcast over WBCH - AM 1220 Nursery care i» provided during both services. February 17 • 1:39 aza. Bible Study - 6J9 pzn. Nonh’s Ark Party. February IB - SflB Grimm Game • Youth Trip. February 19 - 19:00 azn. Youth Sunday Practice. February 23 fclS azn. Men's Bible Study • 5:13 pzn. Children's Choir - 6:00 P-m- Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. HASTINGS - Albert E. Coenen, age 71, of Hastings, died Friday. February 11. 2005 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was bom May 4. 1933 in Mt. Morris. Michigan, the son of Albert H. and Thelma Church. Al was a veteran, serving in the United States Army from 1951 to 1954. He was preceded in death by his parents*, two sisters; brothers, He.’nan Coenen; and nephew. Randy Coenen. Surviving are his children. Jean Argo of Hastings; Pamela (Dick) Robinson of Freeport; Wesley (Brenda) Coenen of Hastings; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren; one sister, and his companion. Evelyn Hughes. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials can be made to the Quimby United Methodist Church. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings.. • NASHVILLE - Ralph B McCullough, age 78, of Nashville, passed away Monday, February 14th. 2005. at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Mr. McCullough was bom in Cicero, Illinois on May 24,1926. He was the son of the late Harry J. and Evelyn (Quilty) McCullough. He was raised in the Cicero area, and attended schools there graduating from St. Mels High School. Ralph was the husband of Joan (Flach) McCullough. The couple met while working together at the Federal Center in Battle Creek. The couple was married on November 11. 1984 at St. Philips Catholic Church in Battle Creek by Father Fitzgerald. Ralph was a member of Our Lady of the Great Oaks Catholic Church, on Lacey Rd. Ralph began his working career in Forrest Park, Illinois. He later moved to Chicago's west side where he worked for Western Electric for two years. He then relocated to the Oak Park area where he worked as an Assistant Office Manager for the International Sewing Machine Co. In 1948 he moved to the Sterling area where he worked for Northwest Steel & Wire Co. as a chemist. In 1951 he moved to the Melrose Park area where he worked with the Richardson Corp, as a Saturation Technician. In 1952 he left Illinois to take employment in Golden Colorado with the Railroad. From 1952 to I960 he held several different positions with the organization including traveling auditor, and pesident and chairman of the Columbine HASTINGS - Joseph Nathan “Joey” Williams, age 51. of Hastings, died Monday, February 14. 2005 at his home. He was bom on February 15, 1953 at Hastings, the son of Joseph and Beverly (Perrault) Williams. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended the Tanner School. Ann J. Kellogg School in Battle Creek, graduating in 1972 from Battle Creek Central High School. He went on to attend Kellogg Community College, receiving an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts. Joey was well-known in the Hastings area as an accomplished craftsman and salesman. He enjoyed listening to movies, especially old westerns and making potholders. Joey is survived by his mother. Beverly Williams of Hastings; sisters. Shirley (Chuck) Eckler of Otsego, Sherry (Tim) Kugler of Ashley. Ind.. Sally (Randy) Kuipers of Byron Center. Shelly (Paul) Chmura of Lakeview. New York. Susie (Phil) Pederson of Allegan and Stacey (Kirk) VanderKooi of Holland; brothers. Tom (Leslie) Williams of Hastings and David (Barbie Kubek) Williams of Hastings; nieces, nephews. aunLs. uncles, cousins; and a host of friends. Preceding him in death was his father. Private family services will be held. A public visitation will be held Thursday. February 17. 2005 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wren Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Kidney Foundation of Grand Rapids. Arrangements by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeral-home.com). and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, George Gentry. A private service will be held in Phoenix for family and friends. A wake will be held at his daughter's, Ashley Gentry, at a later date for family and friends. Arrangements were made by Harper Funeral Home, Phoenix. Arizona Railroad Union. In 1961 he returned to Melrose Park to begin work for four different companies: Bal Moral Race Track. Electric Motive, Reynolds Aluminum, and Marywood Veterans Admin. It was during this time that Ralph developed his talent with computers. He remained employed by all four organizations until June of 1969 when he moved to the Goodale Michigan area where he remained for one year. In 1970 he moved to the Quimby .area. Then, in 1977 he moved to his current Nashville residence where he lived with his wife Joan. Ralph ended his working career as a Main Frame Engineer at the Federal Center in Battle Creek when he formily retired in 1985' Ralph was a collector; ht especially enjoyed coins and stamps. He also loved to play the lottery. Ralph is survived by his beloved wife Joan, his stepdaughters. Audrey Jordan; stepson Marshall (Mary) Eberstein. Also surviving arc his bother. Harry “Jim" McCullough; his nephew. Robert McCullough; his step grand­ children. Nicole and Ryan Eberstein; and four step great great grandchidren, Danielle Plastor. William Hobbs. Patricia Hobbs, and Nycole Plastor. He is proceeded in death by his brother Bob McCullough. The family will receive visitors on Thursday February 17. from 4-7pm at the Daniels Funeral Home, in Nashville. A memorial funeral mass will be scheduled for a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home. Nashville. MIDDLEVILLE - Betty E. Courtney, age 81. of W M-179 Highway. Middleville, died Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at her residence. Mrs. Courtney was bom on March 11, 1923 in Detroit, the daughter of Glenn and Artie (Shull) Dennis. She was raised in the Detroit and Nashville areas and attended Nashville schools, graduating from Nashville High School. She was married to Meriyn L. Courtney on December 17. 1941. She had lived in the Yankee Springs area for many years. Betty’s employment included Middleville Engineering, did waitressing, manager of the former Pleasant Point Restaurant in Hastings, waitress at the former Auto-Tag Inn in Hastings and worked for the former Barn Market in Hastings. She mi a member of Delton V.F.W. #422 Auxiliary. Alto American Legion Pott, enjoyed flower gardening, garage sale., cro­ cheting. avid reader, deer hunting, wild-life enthusiast and solitude in nature. Mrs. Courtney is survived by her daughter. Sherlyn Courtney of Hastings; son, Jerry (Linda) Courtney of Middleville; five grand­ children; 13 great grandchildren; six step­ great granfichildren; one step-great great granddaughter, brothers. Hubert (Marguerite) Dennis of Vermontville and Gaylord (Kay) Dennis of Williamston; nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were parents; hus­ band Meriyn on January 31.1986 Services were held Saturday. February 12, 2005 at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Gale Kragt officiating. Burial was at Yankee Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or Barry tounty Commission on Aging. Casket bearers were Connie Wellman. Martin Olsen, Terrill Calkins. Courtney Olsen, and Loti Poland Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeralhome.com). |________ Nell W. ElHnger________ | SHELBYVILLE AND WAYLAND - Nejl W. Ellinger. age 53. of Shelbyville and Wayland, passed away November 5, 2004. He is survived by his sisters. Myrna (Gordon) Maclver. Nadine Ellinger. Marcella (Morris) Staggs and Nora Ellinger. one aunt. Margaret Johnson; nieces. Valerie Colbert. April Adams; nephews, Dwayne Staggs. William (Kandace) Suggs; numerous cousins, grand nieces and nephews; and great grand nieces and nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cleon and Arloa Ellinger of Gun Lake. Mass Christian burial and Commitul Prayers were Thursday, November 10, 2004 at St. Therese Church. Fr. Jeff Kassain offici­ ated. Burial To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 was at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayland. Arrangements were made by Archer, Hampel and Kubiak, Wayland Chapel. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 17. 2005 - Page 7 I Gilbert C. Preston FORT MYERS. FLA - Gilbert C Preston, died at age 72, Sunday. February 6. 2005 in Fort Myers, Florida. He was bom April 20. 1952 in Flint, to Cecil and Lucille (Oliver) Preston. He married Lois Proctor on October 10, 1958. Gilbert worked in Parks and Recreation and as a carpenter in Michigan until 1983. After moving to Fort Myers. Florida, he con­ tinued working as a carpenter. Gil was active in both the Wesleyan and Nazarene Church. He enjoyed singing, fami­ ly, and spending time outdoors. He is survived by his wife, Lois; children, September (Mark) Wilson of Fort Myers, Jeffrey (Polly) Preston of Vicksburg and Michele (Kenny) Jenkins of Fort Myers; grandchildren. Christine (Preston) Gamer, Amy and Bradley Preston. Amanda and Skye Jenkins; brother. Kenith (Carol) Preston of Crystal; sisters, Lilah Robinson of Valparaiso, IN and Deborah (James) Smith of Blaine, TN; and one uncle. Donald Preston of Freeport. Proceeding him in death were his parents, and a sister. Margaret (Preston) Hunt. Memorial services were held on Wednesday. February 9, 2005 * the Villas Wesleyan Church. Fort Myers, Florida. LAKE ODESSA - Carol Jean Van Zyl, age 77. of Lake Odessa, passed away early Sunday morning, February 13, 2005. Carol was bom in Racine, WI on September 8, 1927 to Arthur and Helen (Poulson) Prigge. She graduated from Holland High School in 1945 where she was one of the original Klompen Dancers. Carol went on to attend Hope College and married Allison -Al" Van Zyl on June 22. 1949. She and Al moved to Lake Odessa in 1956 when Doc established his dental prac­ tice there. Carol was an avid bridge player, loved golfing, and had been a member of her bowl­ ing league for 42 years. She cheered for U of M sports teams, and took shopping to an art form. Carol loved to give hugs. She had been active in Guilds at Pennock Hospital and Ionia Memorial Hospital, and had been a long-time member of the Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. Carol is survived by her husband, Al; chil­ dren, Debra and Steve Steward, Bradly and Jill Van Zyl. Emmy Jo “Jodi" and Tim Spitzley, and Dr. Craig and Angie Van Zyl; 11 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; brother, Arthur C. Prigge. Jr.; the extended Prigge and Van Zyl families: and many lov­ ing friends. A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Saturday. March 5. 2005 al the Central United Methodist Church Lake Odessa with a time of visitation and luncheon following. There will be no funeral home visitation. Private burial will take place in the Lakeside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Central United Methodist Church, the Lake Odessa Community Library, or a chari­ ty of the donor’s choice. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. rri LAKE ODESSA - Patrick M. ORiclly. age 54, of Lake Odessa, passed away suddenly early Thursday morning. February 10. 2005. Pat was bom in Detroit on November 19, 1950 to James A. and Helena G. (Wood) O’Rielly. Following the death of his parents, Pat lived at Boy’s Town in Nebraska where he attended school. He went on to graduate from Michigan State University with a degree in Criminal Justice. Pat had been involved with the court sys­ tem in Ionia County for over 20 years where he played an important positive role in the lives of many young people and adults. Currently, Pat was involved with Michigan Works in Lansing. He w»» a proud supporter of the MSU Spartans, and whoever was playing Michigan. Pat was a devoted father and could be found at all of his children's sporting events, and found time to be involved with coaching sports teams as well. He enjoyed fishing on his friend’s boat. "'rhe Crew's Nest." Pat had a great sense of humor and would frequently be the instigator of practical jokes. Pat is survived by his wife. Sally (Hazel) whom he married on March 28, 1980; his children. Christopher (Michelle), Katie, Natalie, and Emily; grandchildren. Christopher and Courtney; ntoiher-in-law and father-in-law, Russell and Jean Hazel; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Tom and Shawn Hazel; and his large extended family and many special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert Wood; and sister. Judy Ann Thomas. The funeral service was held on Monday. Feb. 14, 2005 at the Lakewood United Methodist Church. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family or to Boy’s Town. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Ronald William Wierenga James E. Thompson POTTERVILLE Dorethy Louise Williams, age 73, of Potterville, formerly from Nashville, was suddenly taken to her Lord by lung cancer, passing on February 15, 2005 a', the Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing. Dorothy will be joining her husband of 49 years, Paul Williams, married June 15, 1951 in Coloma. Dorothy was bom in Chicago on October 9, 1931 to Gustof Frank and Anna Frank (Mott); being a part of a very close, loving family with three brothers and two sisters. Dorothy and Paul had four kids; 10 grand­ kids; and four great-grandkids. Daughter, Lois Bosworth (Williams) and Kieth Bosworth of Nashville; grandson. Shannon Bosworth of Ypsilanti; granddaughter, Shelby Coston,(Bosworth) and Alan Coston of Portland; with two great-granddaughters, Brcanna and Paige Coston. Son, George Williams and Michelle Williams of Hastings; granddaughters, Katie Williams of Honolulu. Hawaii; and granddaughter, Courtney Fortier of Hastings; grandson. Sean Fortier of Grand Rapids and grandson, Aaron Fortier of Hastings. Son, Paul R. Williams and Pamela Williams of Potterville; grandson, James Williams and Jennifer Williams of Charlotte; great-grandsons, Jonathan and Sean Williams; grandson. Robert Williams of Potterville; daughter, Judy Williams of Potterville, with granddaughter. Lynn and Anna Williams. Dorothy's brothers and sister were a very close family, often having family gatherings where the family played cards late into the night, enjoying being a true family. Brother. Bill Frank of Coloma, the great hunter/fisherman and David Frank of Greenwood. Ark., the family clown. John Frank of Hartford, the family’s big thinker; sisters. Mary Ann Sloan a beautiful sister liv­ ing with the Lord and sister, Margett McCoy of Coloma, a loving and passionate sister. Dorothy belonged to the Potterville United Methodist Church, also a bowler for 50 years, belonging to the Tea Time team at Char­ Lanes, Charlotte. Dorothy was a very caring mother, grand­ mother and always had something to give to her family. She will be deeply missed by all. Visitation will be Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Services will be Saturday. February 19, 2005 at 11 a.m.; then a graveside service at Maple Giove Township Cemetery. Rev. Rebecca Morrison from the Potterville Methodist Church will officiate. The family invites everyone to a luncheon rt the Potterville Methodist Church following the MIDDLEVILLE - James E. Thompson, age 62, of Middleville, went to be with hix Lord on Tuesday. February 15, 2005. He was actively involved in music and teaching ministries of First Baptist Church and was a member of the Kentwood Community Band. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Martha M. Thompson; three sons. Chas M. Thompson of Kentwood. Timothy L (Jane) Thompson of Lowell. William J. (Meagan) Thompson of Middleville; four grandchildren. Jakob, Jonas, Josie. Benjamin Thompson; his parents. Edward H. and Susanna Thompson of Grass Lake; one brother. Gerald (Anne) Thompson; six sis­ ters, Judith (Jerry) Walker. Kay Campbell, Sue (Phil) Gimlich. Nancy Wallen, Mary (Lee) Shinabery. Lynctte Thompson; one brother-in-law. Richard Hutson; many nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday. February 19. 2005 at 11 am. at the First Baptist Church of Middleville. Pastor Douglas Beason will officiate. Interment will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. The family will receive relatives «nd friends at the funeral home Friday, February 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Middleville. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. » FREEPORT - Ronald William Wierenga. age 50, of Jordan Road. Freeport, died Monday, February 14, 2005 at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. Mr. Wierenga was bom on December 3, 1954 at Hastings, the son of Louis F. and Lena (BlyerVeld) Wierenga. Sr. He was raised on the family farm on Charlton Park Road, which instilled his love for farming and hard work. He attended the Coats Grove one room schorl, transferred to Hastings Schools and graduated from Hastings High School in 1973. He was married to Bonnie J. Blough on May 26. 1979. Ron’s employment included Summit Steel, Rowe International and White Products, while building his own farming operation. He Thanks to you... 89 families received Christmas food baskets and 204 children received Christmas presents in the Nashville area through Nashville Community Programs. also restored tractors and autos and discov­ ered a new talent and interest in cooking. He catered many hog roasts arid was well-known for his cookies, soups and breads, which he loved to share in c immunities and his church. Whatever people wanted or needed. Ron could repair, engineer or build and paint. He w?s a member of Lakewood United Methodist Church, served on several church committees, and was an active member of the Emmaus group of the church. Ron was an avid reader and cookie baker. Ron is survived by his wife, Bonnie; daughters. Courtney and Laura; father, Louis F. Wierenga, Sr. of Hastings; brother. Louis F. Wierenga, Jr. of Hastings; sisters. MaryLou (Doug) Gonsalves of Hastings, Judy Forsythe of Middleville, Barbara (Dave) Rademachcr of St. Johns; mother-in-law, Jane Blough of Hastings; and se\<tt|Uueccs and nephews. Preceding him in death were his mother. That’s what matters Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center Lena; a sister, Lena; sister-in-law. Sue Ann Wierenga; brother-in-law, Caryl Forsythe; and father-in-law, Robert Blough. Visitation will be Saturday. February 19 at the church. 11 am. until service time. Services will be held at 12 noon Saturday. February 19. 2005 at Lakewood United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. Rev. David L. Flagel and Mr. John Waite will offi­ Xewbom ta BOY, Jayce Robert Cusack, bom Feb. 2. 2005 at Spectrum Butterworth at 6:06 p.m. to Mark and Andrea Cusack of Lake Odessa. Weighing 9 lbs. 3 ozs. and 21 inches long. Welcomed by big brother Caden Michael. GIRL, Abby Skye Gaskill, bom Saturday. Feb. 5. 2005 to Bob and Jan Gaskill. Welcomed home by her brother, Dakota and sister. Jessica. Praise God for this blessing. BOY, Aiden James, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 2. 2005 at 5:11 am. to Jolene and Todd Kidder of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Amara Jade Juneau, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 1, 2005 at 12:09 p.m. to Tony and Kate Juneau of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 3/4 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Dylan Jay Smith, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 27, 2005 at 9:15 p.m. to Arthur and Nichole Smith of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 22 inches GIRL, Lily Jean Milter, bom at Pennock Hospital on Fen. 1.2005 at 4:15 p.m. to Josh and Mary Miller of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and was 20 !/2 inches long. GIRL,>ngel Clare Kral. bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 30.200? at 2:49 p.m. to Dina Simmons and Jacob Krul Weighing 7 lbs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Aidan Patrick, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 31.2005 at 8:27 a.m. to Erin and Randy Carlson of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Megan Nicole Hobcrt. bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 27, 2305 at 2:32 p.m. to Autumn and Jake Hobert of Battle Creek. Weighing 4 lbs. 6 1/4 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. BOY, Jonathon Javier, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 30, 2005 at 12:36 r^.m. to Jessica Smith and Jose Lopez of Grand Rapids. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 21 inch­ es long BOY, Andre Alec Abbott, bom al Pennock Hospital on Jan. 27, 2005 at 8:15 p.m. to Krystal Boyle and Alex Abbott of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 12 ozs. and was 21 inches long. GIRL, Makayla Elaine Etts, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 28. 2005 at 3:55 a m. to Amanda Hubbard and Joe Etts of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and was 20 inches long. GIRL, Myriah Kay Morrow, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 19, 2005 at 11:15 p.m. to Candra Morrow of Nashville. Weighing 5 lbs. 12 ozs. and was 18 inches ciate. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald W. Wierenga Educational Fund long. GIRL, Alyvia Ann Edwards, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 24, 2005 at 6:47 p.m. to Billy and Amy (LaDere) Edwards. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and was 20 inches for his children. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wrenfuneral-home.com). long. BOY, Logan Richard, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 29. 2005 at 11:13 am. to Amanda Kempf and Jeremy Cooper of Grand Ledge. Weighing 8 lbs. and 20 inches long. service. The family thanks everyone fo» their sup­ port through this trying time. Arrangements by Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. Vivian Vierk__________ | CHARLOTTE - Vivian Vierk. age 83. of Charlotte, died Thursday. February 10, 2005. Mrs. Vierk was bom November 1. 1921, in Freeport, the daughter of Forrest and Luvada Online \ Banking ’ and Bill Pay ' (Karcher) Buehler. Vivian worked at the Cadillac Hospital, Hayes Green Beach Hospital in Charlotte then at the Montgomery Wards in Hastings and Charlotte before retiring in 1984. She enjoyed gardening, mushrooming, fishing, baking and cooking for family and any get together with family. She was active all her life. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Martin Vierk of Charlotte; son, David M. Vierk of Charlotte; daughter. Joan (Joel) Brenke of Nashville; four grandchildren and three and one-half great grandchildren.; brothers. Milton and Keith (Nyla) Buehler; sisters, Velma (Robert) Humphrey and Betty Usbome. all of Freeport; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, February 14. 2005 at Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte with Rev. Karen Wheal officiating. Interment was at Hillside Cemetery in Kalamo Township. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association. American Cancer Society or Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital. Further information available at www.pray- We’re so sure you’ll find our Free Online Banking and Bill Pay fast and easy to use ... WE’RE WILLING TO PAY YOU TO GIVE IT A TRY! Come into any Hastings City Bank branch between February 1 and February 28 for a demonstration. You’ll be able to bill pay yourself one dollar! funeral.com. 269-945-2401 www.hastingscitybank.com Hastings City Bank Member FDIC �Page 8 - Thursday February 17. 2005 - The Hastings Banner ^nnie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar The Swiss steak dinner al the Scbewa United Methodist Church is scheduled to be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday with potatoes, vegetables, dessert and salad. The monthly immunization clinic is planned for 9 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. Feb. 23, in the basement of Central United Methodist Church. The monthly meeting of the Ionia County Genealogy Society was held last Saturday with 40 present to hear Diane Adams. Ionia County's register of deeds. She opened her remarks with a quote from the Bible about buying a piece of land and making a record of the purchase. Thus, the role of the county reg­ ister is in keeping with a long tradition. There were many questions from her audience, which occupied most of the allotted time. A guest who came with her was from the Michigan Association of Surveyors, whose work is often tied to tlie registry and he had some pertinent comments to make. There were new people in attendance. There were reports from the several historical societies represented, as well as other genealogy soci­ eties. The West Michigan Genealogical Society will sponsor a bus trip to Fort Wayne (Ind.) in April, with a stop at the Ionia Comer Landing near the freeway. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met last Thursday with a Tine program brought by Carol Reiser and family members. They had prepared a great array of photos and other items from the Funk home, where the Reisers live. The immigrant Johannes Funk and wife brought four daughters and a son. The father had been a bootmaker in the German army for 12 years before his emigra­ tion. The son. another Johannes, was the father of three sons and three daughters, all of whom were talented in the arts. The dozens of photographs are the work of one son who pic­ tured the family in formal poses, but more importantly at work and at play. One was a trained wood carver. Once he transferred his talents to carving granite in Vermont. He quickly succumbed to a lung ailment. Carol read a letter from a friend of his and shared drawings of a proposed cemetery marker for him done by his Italian employer. There were examples of his wood carving on display. The shoe forms used by the patriarch were there to be seen. They brought along the wedding clothes of daughter Emma Funk from her marriage to a close neighbor. John Reiser. She also had a photo of the couple on their wed­ ding day and a newspaper account of their wedding. Their home really holds a real treas­ ure trove of historic items from the family past. Theirs is one of the centennial farms of Barry County. They also brought the exhibit prepared for the Barry County Fair in 2003 The Alethians of Central UMC met earlier this month with the Gillilands and Deckers the hosts. Rev. Donald Ferris spoke to the group first in preparation of his presentation later in the evening, in the sanctuary, in cos­ tume. doing a first person story of Joseph of Nazareth, using what is known but adding what may well have been. The luncheon at the Lake Odessa Community Library was well attended, with guests seated al small tables, where they were served their tasty lunch featuring two soups and other food. Dr. Lola Haller shared some new books about the underground railroad and the use of quilts, which may have been used as guides or markers for those escaping slaves from the south who sought freedom in the north and in Canada. The conclusion was that they arc good stories. Carl Simmet. living on the Boulevard, was in Lansing last Saturday to attend the funeral of a cousin. He has been taking trips to visit his mother at the Carson City hospital, where she is confined because of a stroke. There are to be tryouts at Central UMC for youths wanting to take part in the musical “Godspell" in April. Amanda Wells will be the director. Lakewood High School band students spent Saturday at Zeeland for their solo and ensemble performances. The Hubbardston Area Historical Society will meet Thursday, Feb. 24. in their new location, the former school of St. John the Baptist parish west of the bridge. Mary Caris of Hastings will talk about colonial recipes. Including some taste testing. The Lyons-Muir church on M-21 will serve a smorgasbord dinner Saturday. Feb. 26. from 4:30 to 6.30 p.m.. featuring Swiss steak and turkey. Adam Bowers of Lake Odessa has been named to the dean's list at Liberty University for the fall semester. Because of icy roads classes were canceled at Lakewotxl school Monday. Congratulations to Willice and Patricia Wilson on their 50th anniversary. Both are Kansas natives who came to Lake Odessa when their children were young for him to be herdsman on the Walter Reed Hereford Ranch. This involved the yearly trip to Denver to the big livestock show. This occu­ pation gradually changed to auctioneering and a move to their nearby acreage on Jackson Road. They now divide their year between their condo on Willowbrook Drive and a home in Arizona near their daughter Judy and her family. Pat is a retired teacher in Lakewood schools. Congratulations tot Perry Stowell on his 85th birthday Monday. On Sunday, there was a pretty cake and other goodies in celebration of his birthday, but he was ill and unable to attend church. WHAT IS AN INTERNIST? Your articles are informative but I am confused as to what kind of doctor you are. What exactly is an Internist? Scott Brasseur. M.D. is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician for medical advise before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. 09S3B645 urgency as well, and ask for your help. Please ask your readers to visit www.buildthedream.otg and give whatever they can. Every donation will help us make this dream a real­ ity’. — Harry E. Johnson Sr.. Wash.. D.C. Dear Harry Johnson: Thank you for giving us the opportunity to mention this project to our readers. Those who are interested should check your Web site or write to the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation Inc.. Department 211. Washington, D.C. 20055. daughter down the aisle with me. I do not want to appear selfish, but is this a new trend? My ex-wife left our family to pur­ sue another guy when my daughter was a teenager, and I am not inclined to accommo­ date her. Is there a compromise? — Heavyhearted in Michigan Dear Michigan: Perhaps your ex-wife can walk her halfway while you walk her the re«* of the way. or your daughter may opt to walk by herself, but this ically is not your decision. Ask your daughter what SHE would like, and then whatever she chooses, please acquiesce. This day is not about your dreams, it's about hers, and one of them, undoubtedly, is that her parents get along at her wedding. IOO5 West Green Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 Telephone: 269 945 2419 Internal Medicine Although some Internist only see patients admitted to the hospital and don't have a separate office practice, many Intemists see patients in their offices in addition to caring for patients in the hospital. For teenagers and adults, that Internist can serve as your “regular doctor" even though you don’t have a difficult medical problem. Cardiologist (heart doctors). Pulmonologist (lung doctors), Gastroenterologist (stomach and intestine doctors) and Nephrologists (kidney doctors) are just a few of the special kind of Internist that have additional training and experience in one specific area of Internal Medicine. - peace, equality and freedom. The project has raised over $33 million, thanks to organizations such as General Motors. Tommy Hilfiger, The Ford Fund. Fannie Mae. Afiac. Bell South. The Marriott Foundation. AOL-Time Warner, and individ­ uals such as hip-hop star Nelly. We need to raise another $33 million to break ground by the end of this year. Dr. King spoke of "the fierce urgency of now." Here at the foundation, we fee) that Dear Annie: My daughter is getting mar­ ried soon, and I've always dreamed of walk­ ing my little girl down 'he aisle. However, my former wife says she wants to walk our Health Line According to the American College of Physicians, Doctois of Internal Medicine, often called “Intemists” or “General Internists", focus on adult medicine. They care for their patients for life-from the teen years through old age. Intemists have had special study and training that focuses on the prevention and treatment of adult diseases. At least three of the seven or more years of medical school and postgraduate training are dedicated to learning how to prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases that affect adults. Although general intemists will often see patients with heart, lung, kidney or stomach problems, they also see and treat patients with arthritis, infections, diabetes, thyroid problems, skin conditions, and allergies. Intemists are sometimes referred to as the "Doctors doctor", because they are often called upon to act as consultants to other physicians to help solve difficult diagnostic problems. Dear Annie: In 1963. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood in front of lens of thousands of Americans of all races and colors and shared his dream. In honor of Dr. King, a group of dedicated Americans is building the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial in Washington, D.C. This four-acre memorial will be situated on the mall between our national memorials for Presidents Jefferson and Lincoln. It will stand for Dr. King's ideals Whose giveaway? by Scott B. Brasseur. M.D.% You're not alone; I bet I answer this question at least once a month. As the years have passed, doctors are becoming more specialized in what they study and what type of patients they care for. Surgeons cleariy are the ones that perform surgery and Pediatricians are those that specialize in the care of children. But then who specializes in the care of adults...ahh, that's the Internist! Dr. King memorial Tantrum solution IMm Schantz caMntas 106th birthday Helen M. Schantz will be celebrating her 106th birthday on Feb. 26, 2005. She and her husband. Marshall L. Schantz made their home in Hastings where they raised their two daughters. Dorothy M. Guthrey and M. Loraine (Charles) Struble. Mrs. Schantz enjoys good health and her extended family of nine grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and eight great great grandchildren. She still remembers her long Hastings friends and always appreciates hearing from them. Her address is Clark Retirement Community. 1551 Franklin SE Room 3066, Grand Rapids. MI 49506-3331. . Marriage JCicenses Travis Edward Howell. Bellevue and Crystal Ann Whipple. Bellevue. Michael Ariington Love, Belleville and Katherine Jacqueline Leinhart. Nashville. Larry James DePriester. Hastings and Shelley Ann Fisk. Hastings. Ryan Walter Simpson. Kalamazoo and Beverly Grace Cheney. Delton. Scott Bry an Barbeta. Kalamazoo and Kay Loraync Morgan. Delton. Aaron John Cummiford. Wayland and Leah Ruth Gilmartin. Wayland. Douglas Paul Reed. Battle Creek and Christine Kay Hudson. Battle Creek. John Lewis Walton. Hastings and Jody Jan Siebesma. Hastings. Larry Martin Haas. Delton and Kristine Dear Annie: I read the letter from "Frustrated in Kentucky," about children who whine and act up in stores. It reminded me of what I did when one of my children did this, demanding I buy a certain toy or piece of candy. I would buy the requested item and pass it on to some other child (if the parent agreed) with a compliment about how well that child was behaving. If there were no other kids in the store, we'd drive to the local community drop-in center where the item would be passed on to someone who could not normal­ ly afford it. The message was loud and clear, "You will not get rewarded for tantrums." Each of my children tried the "gimme" routine only once. They later used the same technique on their own children, and I'm happy to report that we have well-behaved, thoughtful grandchildren who arc gladly received everywhere. Some parents don't realize that giving in for the sake of peace leads to greater prob­ lems down the road. Sooner or later, those children will find themselves unwelcome in many places, and the sad thing is they won't understand why their behavio; is unaccept­ able. - Ex-Schoolteacher Grandma in British Columbia Dear Ex-Schoolteacher. Not many parents would have the fortitude to buy candy and give it to another child, or tlie patience to drive the extra distance to drop it off at a com­ munity center. But your technique sounds quite effective to us. and it's a good strategy for any parent who wishes to give it a try. Cat’s in the Cradle Dear Annie: When 1 married back in the '60s, I was a workaholic. I had little time for family, and after 14 years, my marriage ended in a very bitter divorce. The real victims of this split were our two children. "Gary" and "Sue." After the divorce. I seldom saw either of my children outside of special occasions and holidays. My ex-wife dealt with being a sin­ gle parent by climbing inside a bottle. When Gary was 15. he attempted suicide. Things were miserable. Over the years. Sue, now age 35. has grown closer, but my relationship with Gary is still tentative. Five years ago. he wrote me a disturbing letter saying he was tired of me running his life, although I can't imagine why he thought so since I rarely saw him. A few months after that. Sue told me Gary had stopped returning her calls. We then discov­ ered Gary had broken off relationships with his entire family, including his mother and grandparents. Recently, Sue made contact with Gary and learned he has been married for several years. She told me bz seemed very angry and extremely self-involved. She also said he believes he knows everything. to the point where he seemed delusional. Sue said the only thing holding him together is his wife, "Sara," a nurturing type. Gary has a pilot's license, and 1 am scared to death that he might attempt suicide again. I think he should be examined by a mental nealth expert. Yes. I know it sounds as if 1 am meddling, but Gary has a son (my grandson) whom he frequently flies with. I fear for th; child's safety. - Panicked in Pittsburgh Dear Panicked: We understand your con­ cern. but you might not know Gary well enough these days to make any assumptions about his mental health. The fact that he is distant and self-involved does not mean he k suicidal. The best thing you can do is maintain sane kind of contact, even if that means the conduit is Sue and she talks mostly to Sara. At least you will be kept abreast of the situation, and it will enable you to attempt to reconnect with your son. Persistent price Dear Annie: My best friend leaves the price tag on all the gifts she gives me. with the excuse that she wants me to be able to take the items back if they don't fit or I don’t like them. I was raised to remove price lags before giving a gift Which is proper etiquette? Baffled Friend • Dear Friend: It is proper to remove any­ thing that mentions the cost of an item given as a gift. If requested, most stores happily provide gift receipts, which enable the recipi­ ent to return the item without revealing the price. Either your friend is uninformed or she wants you to know exactly how much she spent. Il's your call what you want to do about it We say, consider it a quirk and ignore it. Parasite problem Dear Annie: This is in response to the letter from "Kingston. N.Y.," who was diagnosed with an intestinal parasite. Ten years ago, I was diagnosed with irritable bowel syn­ drome. The symptoms became so severe that nothing could control the diarrhea. Finally, my family doctor suggested I be tested for parasites, and he was astounded to find three different kinds in my system. He thought I had traveled to third-world countries. One week of treatment cured me completely. I have never been to a foreign country and do not know where I picked up these critters. Thanks for writing about this. - Torrance. Calif. Dear Torrance: We spoke with Dr. Marshall Sparberg. an expert at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago. Dr. Sparberg says the most common indication of a parasitic infection is diarrhea. He also said a stool analysis in a good lab is essential to properly diagnose the problem. Anyone con­ cerned should see an internist or a gastroen­ terologist. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC Joy Blough. Delton. Ronald Charles James Jr.. Delton and Tonia Lynn Kamrowski. Delton. James Duane Feltner Jr.. Bellevue and Karen Adele Kerr. Bellevue. Ricky Eugene Robins. Antionette Lee. Hastings. Hastings and Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. FaOruary 17,2005 - Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Welcome Corners School District No. 6 FR Carlton Township, Barry County By Joyce Weinbrecht The Welcome Comers School was located three miles north of Hastings on land owned by James Montoc. In 1854, a Mr. Leach gave a 99-year lease on the property to the town­ ship for a school. It was known at first as the Leach School. The first building was a small red school­ house and used until 1890, when it was moved across the road and used as a church. In 1890, a new school was built and used until 1953, when a new school was built east of the old school. This is a brick school build­ ing with two classrooms. When the district annexed with Hastings, and finally closed, the original i reverted back to the written language. One teacher allowed for mid-moming and mid-afternoon 15-ininute recess; another granted 10-minute recesses. O.ie teacher taught Michigan history. Numerical grades, e.g. 80, 65, 90. were carefully recorded in the subjects. Orthography (spelling), mental arithmetic. U.S. history were included in graded subjects, as well as “deportment" (school behavior). A succeeding teacher could learn the name of the textbook used and the pages "can­ vassed" by each class. "Teacher’s Report to Successor." a narrative of suggestions and recommendations regarding classes or indi­ vidual pupils, reflected warm regard for the students. “Have secured excellent order Financial FOCUS MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. Furnished by Put Financial "Windfall" to Work Like many people, you may dream of a day in which you get a sudden infusion of wealth. Realistically, you know that you're probably not going to win the lottery. But you could get an inheritance. And. depending on its size, it could give you an enormous boost toward achieving your long-term financial goals - if you use the money wisely. One of the smartest moves you can make may be to do nothing - at least, for a while. Many financial expens agree that it's a good idea to wait six months to a year before mak­ ing any major financial or investment moves related to an inheritance. You won't want to let emotions dictate these kinds of decisions, so take your time. Consider putting the funds in a money market account, a Certificate of Deposit or a short-term bond; you can get a decent return, and you'll have access to the money when you're ready to use it. Furthermore, you may need some of this money handy to pay any taxes that might accompany your inheritance. Look for liquidity, growth and income Once a reasonable time has passed, you'll be ready to put your inheritance to work. No matter what your individual situation looks like, you can almost certainly benefit by adding elements of liquidity, income and growth to your financial holdings. How- can you do this? Let's look at some possibilities: • Liquidity for emergency fund - If you haven't already set up an emergency fund containing three to six months' worth of liv­ ing expenses, you might want to use pan of your inheritance to do so. Once you've estab­ lished this fund, you won't have to dip into your investments to pay for unexpected costs, such as a major car repair or a new appliance. Keep your emergency fund in a vehicle that offers quick access and a decent return, such as a money market account. • Growth for retirement accounts - If you invest pan of your inheritance in a high qual­ ity, diversified array of investmenu, you can greatly accelerate the progress you make toward a comfortable retirement. For exam­ ple. if you couldn't afford to "max out* on your 40 l(k) plan at work because you needed to keep your take-home pay al a certain level, your inheritance might help. And it may also give you the ability to contribute the maxi­ mum to your Roth or Traditional IRA * Income from dividends- To increase your current income, consider using some of your inheritance to invest in stocks that pay divi­ dends Due to recent changes in tax laws, div­ idends are now taxed al a maximum rate of 15 percent previously, they were taxed at your current income tax rate. (This 15 percent rate is effective through Dec. 31. 2008.) Look for stocks that have regularly increased their div­ idends. year after year. Keep in mind, howev­ er. that stocks are subject to market risk, including the potential loss of principal invested, and they may not always pay divi­ dends. By following these suggestions, you can get the most out of your inheritance. Of course, before you invest your inheritance, you'll want to crdiridcr your risk tolerance, time horizon an investment goals. When you invest wisely you'll be showing respect to those who left the inheritance to you in the first place. -30- 545 words This entire site Copyright C 2005 Edward Jones Welcome Corners School District M FR Carlton Township, Barry County Anna Shively, teacher (second from left, back row), appears with the students of Welcome Comers School in 1892 in this photograph furnished by Mrs. Wortiey. The photograph furnished by Mrs. Wortiey. The photograph was taken by M.L Hendrick of Hastings, View & Landscape Photographer. Does anyone remember him? Shown in the photo are (back row) Henry Wellman, Shively, Mary Forbey, Eliza Harper, Will Savacool, Joe Willrtts; (second row) Leroy Falconer, Florence Falconer, Florence Scobey, Erma Willitts, Ina McKibben. Ed Savacool; (third row) Jellon Kaiser, Hymer Warner, Maude Casady, Oriey Fausey, Will Warner; (fourth row) Edith Messenger, Mary Savacool, Ogden Kaiser, Fred Savacool, Clyde Stedge, Glenn Rickert, Rosa Rickert, and Nellie Cassidy. Leaches. It is now used as a township office. 1920: 1919Had hot lunch during winter months. Cleaned yard, set out flowers. Need larger playground, teacher’s desk. Building needs painting inside and out with different lighting system. (Teacher’s suggestion), School Inspector’s report for 1864 - 52 children ages 5-20 years. 28 attended school 5 weeks. Teacher; Susan Dunham 5 weeks. $9.00. Other expenses. $20.00. Director E. Bump. The daily program of study and recitation written in the years 1902-1907 by three teachers of Welcome Comers School. Carlton Township District No. 6. provides a glimpse into the teaching of eight grades in a oneroom house. Beverly Wortiey of Willitts Road has fur­ nished the Barry County Historical Society the teacher’s records book used by Charles A. Hillis. Peter A Herding and Mrs. Bertha Matthews during those years. A typical period, April 4, 1904. to May 1904. demonstrated how it was done. There were 22 students in the eight grades, but the two second grade students studied with the third grade. The school day was divided into 10- and 15-minute segments of recitation by one or more grades on the specified subjects. From J2.-00 to 1:00 was designated "Nooning." School opened at 9 o'clock and classes started ten minutes later. While the first grade recited reading, the third, fourth and fifth grades studied reading, the sixth, seventh and eighth studied civil government. Next, the third grade recited reading for 15 minutes while the first grade studied writing or draw­ ing. Then the sixth, seventh and eighth grades recited civil government while the third grade studied drawing and numbers. And so it went throughout the day. Subjects for the first grade were writing, drawing, reading and spelling; the third grade added numbers and language. Physiology and geography were acquired in fourth and fifth grades and history and grammar in sixth, sev­ enth and eighth grades. The school closed at 4:00 with "March." Penmanship was added by one teacher. Another placed emphasis on drawing and the credit system for whispering and other misdemeanors." “Require accurate state­ ments in oral work and neatness and accuracy in wrinen work, particularly in arithmetic and grammar. A better scholarship is required at the present time to pass an eighth grade examination than was formerly. Pupils as a rule are classified too high in the district schools of the county." In finishing her third year, the third teacher did not detail the recitation periods and study period in the daily program page for the final The Welcome School was located on the west side of Broadway at Welcome Road. My salary was SI80 per month, and I did my own janitor work. - Greta Cogswell Endres period. Instead, she wrote: (“Programs varied each term; as eighth grade began reviews, no set program could be used.") And as her final statement to her successor, she wrote: "Yours for success." One may speculate she did not return the next year. Another memento furnished by Mrs. Wortiey to the historical society is a souvenir of the school 1919-20, a card “From your teacher," decorated with a yellow rose and dated April 30, 1920. The teacher was LaGreeta H. Sisson, the district school board members were Mrs. Edna Trego, James Matthews and Orlee Fausey. "Pupils" were Mildred Willets, Madelene Bull, Mary Roush. Forest .Willets. Harold Williams, Lois Roush. Madelene Townsend, Paul Kaiser, Earl Williams. Marjorie Fausey. Bobbie Matthews. Charlie Hinckley. Alice Matthews. Kathryn Matthews, Dorothy Townsend. Donald Couch, Allie McKibben. Vera Fausey, Winifred Howard, Blake Boylan, Clarence Bull, William Couch. Frank Haight, Ethel Crook and Agnes Howard. Anna Shively, teacher, appears with the stu­ dents of Welcome Comers School on January 28, 1892, in a photograph furnished by Mrs. Wortiey. The photograph was taken by M. L. Hendrick. View and Landscape Photographer. Hastings. Does anyone remember him? 1906- 1907 1907- 1908 1908- 1909 1909- 1910 1910- 1911 1911- 1912 1912- 1913 Bertha Matthews Florence Babbitt Edna B. Trego Edna B. Trego Edna B. Trego Edna B. Trego Edna B. Trego 1913- 1914 1914- 1915 1915- 1916 1916- 1917 1917- 1918 1918- 1919 1919- 1920 1920- 1921 1921- 1922 1922- 1923 1923- 1924 Maude W 1924- 1925 1925- 1926 1926- 1927 1927- 1928 1928- 1929 1929- 1930 1930- 1931 1931- 1932 1932- 1933 1933- 1934 1934- 1935 1935- 1936 1936- 1937 1937- 1938 1938- 1939 1939- 1940 1940- 1941 1941- 1942 1942- 1943 1943- 1944 1944- 1945 1945- 1946 1946- 1947 1947- 1948 1948- 1949 1948- 1949 1949- 1950 1950- 1951 1951- 1952 M Edna Trego Bertha Matthew Welcome Conran -1924 Bertha Matthews, Teacher (Front row) Charlotte Gallop, John Howard, Alice Fingleton, Ruby Woolston, Gallop, Miles Baldwin, Stanford Crook, Jeeve Scobey, Lelah Blough (Starboard). (Second tow) Bob Matthews. Albert Wise. Ethel Crook, Gler.n Fingleton. Agnes Howard. Edmund Howard. Howard Newton, Doris WHiams, Opal Woolston. Frances Fausey. (Third row) Robert Baldwin. Florence Scobey. Jessie Scobey, Ota Kaiser, Raymond Wise, Marjorie Fausey. (Top row) Stuart Brown, Blake Boylan, Spencer Scobey. Paul Kaiser, Harold Willits, Harold Willits, Harold Williams, Earl Williams, Ronald Brown, Clarence Bull. Welcome Corners School District M FR Carlton Township, Barry County 1931-32-33-34 - Eva Leach. Burwell Scudder. George Fingleton (33-34: Alma). 1935-36-37-38 - Roy Yarger. Burwell J. Scuuder. Alma Fingleton. 1938- 39 - Roy Yarger. Leslie Gross. Theodore Cook. 1939- 40-41-42 - Robert Scobey. Leslie Gross. Theodore Cook. Zenas Colvin 42-43. 1943-44 - Robert Scobey. Reuben Garlinger. Zenas Colvin. 1945- 46 - Kathry n Nielsen. Reuben Garlinger. Zenas Colvin. 1946- 47-48 - Kathryn Nielsen. Lucille Lewis, Leila Martin. Directors: 1919-20-21-22-23 - Edna Trego. 1923-24 - Jessie Howard. 1954-55 - Paul Kaiser. Forrest Wolfe Laurence. Larkin. 1957 58-59-60-61-62 - R. H. Geriinger. Forrest Wolfe. George H. Brown. 1962- 63 - R.H. Geriinger. Forrest Wolfe. Roy Wieland. 1954-55-56 - Paul Kaiser. Forrest Wolfe. Laurence Larkin. 1956-57 - Paul Kaiser. Forrest Wolfe. George H. Brown. 1963- 64 - Edward Anderson. Forrest Wolfe. Ray Wieland. 1964- 65 - Edward Anderson. Vem Allerding Jr.. Ray Wieland. Directors: 1919-20-21-22-23 - Edna Trego. 1923-24 - Jessie Howard. 1952- 1953 1953- 1954 1954- 1955 1955- 1956 1956- 1957 1957- 1958 cvuuucu id Un aid Tncb, u> Mh u Imt. m luclb.iu mbiduulhu for OIU bd School Dlcfokt wB w <• aid T»ebr lb an ot------------------------------------- * > <F 2 0 . o' O ______________________IMKa. 1958- 1959 porot* tn W ImcutaroU a toOowu: (t)__ a. wr.’tZ 1959- 1960 VP&__________________ 1960- 1961 Tb arrkes 'ot lb Toucher cbUl cufolrl ol uachioc Io lb Public School ot wid School Dbrirt: Ibc Taebr iholl oert b required to pcHunu oor ocher rerrtcru not muneeted «Hb lb Puhb Schoob 1961- 1962 1962- 1963 1963- 1964 1964- 1965 The District board la pnuitit. frith, unite ir Uiei ___________ I__________________pee Smith Maude W. Smith Maude W Smith Vera M. Beck Maude W. Smith Maude W. 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In Witness Whereof the parties hereto bavr hrrvtroU) let their hand* and trah this day and year above _______ Odfr-vn* * 'Latol W aroaa.- Lvw I Stay informed on local events... Subscribe to The BANNER1 Call... Welcome Comers District #6 FR, Cartton Township Jeffery Stamm, Linda Payne, Karl Kaiser, The Barnes Twins, Jerry Allerding, Denise Colvin, Rose Ann Buck. 945-9554 �Page 10 — Thursday, February 17, 2005 - The Hastings Banner Lions top DK for D-3 district title Delton Kellogg senior Eric Ryan fights to break the grasp of Maple Valley's Jon Stafford during the 215-pound match Wednesday night at Delton Kellogg. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor “Ail you’ve got to do is win, and you get a medal.” Maple Valley head coach Chris Ricketts shouted at his 119-pounder Tyler Greenfield as he worked on top of Delton Kellogg’s Brendan Boyle in the third period of Wednesday night’s Division III District Final in Delton. Greenfield pulled out a 10-4 decision in the match, riding on top of Boyle for much of the second and third period. The victory gave the Lions a 37-18 lead, and sealed their second straight district title. The Lions forfeited the final two matches for a 37-30 victory over the host Panthers. The first Lion off the bench, shouting and pumping his fist in the air as the last seconds ticked off in the 119-pound bout, was senior state medalist Ben Boss. “We knew we shut the door, so. it was all good from there.” said Boss. With wins in each of his district bouts. Boss improved his season record to 36-0. “When we get aggressive, we wrestle pret­ ty good. I think Ricketts got the intensity instilled in us today, so we were ready to go.” “He told us that we built this team from the ground up. We had trouble filling all the weight classes until this senior class came in here and got things started off right" It took a couple matches for the Lions’ aggressiveness to show through. The Lions already led 6-0 when Boss was issued a caution for going after Delton senior Brian Aber’s ankles a moment before the start of the 145-pound match. Boss went right after Aber when the match officially started, and earned a first period pin Maple Valley’s varsity wrestling team celebrates with its district trophy Wednesday night at Delton. It eameu the team the right to compete again next Wednesday at Comstock High School in the Division III Regionals. (Photo by Breti Bremer) in 1:48. The Panthers took it too the Lions in the first two matches of the evening, but the Maple Valley wrestlers managed to come out with decisions in each. The Lions' Justin Cook won 4-3 over DK’s Jeremy Herington in the 135-pound bout, and Kevin Fassett topped Trent Green 11-9 at 140. "At 135. we were up one and they get a take down in the final seconds, when (Herington) was clearly the aggressor. Then at 140 it went the same way." said Delton Kellogg coach Rob Heethuis. “You flip those matches and it’s a totally different matches." Lion seniors Joe Desrochers and state qual­ ifier Chris Morris wrestled well at 152- and 171-pounds. Desrochers won a 13-0 major decision at 152. and Morris won by pin in 49 seconds at 171. “The main difference in the match was that Maple Valley is an experienced team, and we’re a young team gaining experience,” said Heethuis. Delton Kellogg’s John Holtman split up the two Lion victories with a pin of his own at 160. Maple Valley took a 22-6 lead with Morris’ pin, but a pair of Panther seniors got them right back in it. Dustin Merlau topped the Lions’ Keith Lackscheide 11-9 in overtime of the 189-pound bout, then Eric Ryan earned a pin at 215. Wrestling coaches often come into dual meets with a plan. They know their wrestlers’ strengths and weakness, and those of their opponents. Sometimes they don’t ask a kids to win. Jake McMillon did what he had to do for the Lions in the heavyweight match, avoiding being turned onto his back by DK’s Octavio Romero. Romero took a 7-1 decision, but for the Lions' it was a three-point defeat instead of a four, five, or six-point setback. The Lions’ aggressiveness started to show­ in the lower weights. Ron Smith came out and pinned the Panthers’ Steve Ross 1:35 into the 103-pound match, then Raven Scurlock fol­ lowed that up by pinning DK’s Kyle Here’s an island for those overloaded with wrestling I think I’ve got wrestling fever right now. Just look at these two pages. The teams around here deserve it. I don’t kno v what I’ll use to fill this space next week, but I wanted to get away from the wrestling a little bit. and 1 couldn’t wait any longer to start talking about boys’ basketball districts. The addition of Wayland has made a fairly decent district, with a lot of team's we cover here, into a pretty good district. 1 don’t think I guessed wrong the final outcome of any of last year’s district games at Lakewood. This year looks a little tougher though. I sec that if I was seeding the tournament, things would be pretty much the same as they turned out with the draw. Lakewood earned the only bye. They’ve won the last three dis­ trict tournaments with mostly the same set of teams, and the Vikings have only been beat­ en by Haslett this season. That sounds like a prettv wUd number one seed. Now. I’ll admit I don’t know too much about Gull Lake and Allegan. I keep hearing that Gull Lake has a very good town this year, but I kept hearing that last year. The Wolverine B’ Conference doesn't match-up very well with the O-K Gold though. Allegan faces Hastings on the top of the bracket, and the winner of that game. Feb. 28. will take on Lakewood in the semifinals. Hastings played a very good game in defeating Gull Lake last year in the district. I would expect them to do the same and top Allegan this season. It's probably the toughest first round game to pick in the district. On the bottom of the district, it’s all about who’s hot that night. Wayland faces Gull Lake and Thomapple Kellogg takes on Delton Kellogg in the two first round match-ups on March 1. If Mike Rader continues his solid play for Wayland and his guards keep things under control. I can’t imagine the Wildcats falling to the Blue Devils. In my eyes, it would be comparable to the Northwestern Wildcats falling to the Duke Blue Devils. Sure they play the games, but it probably ain’t gonna happen. The other game is tricky. TK has been up and down this season. So has Delton, but the Panthers have been mostly down. If Corrie Latta’s healthy, Brandon Link shows up, the Panthers fly around playing defense, move around on offense, don’t hang their heads at the first sign of trouble, and play basketball as if they liked playing basketball, and Nathan Farrell has one of the best games of his life it could be a fun game to watch. But Delton would have to play its best game to beat TK, and if both teams play their best game the Trojans win. That sets up an awesome showdown between Rader's Wildcats and Jon Yeazel's Trojans in the semifinal game. The two teams split their O-K Gold season series, with the Trojans winning the first game in overtime and the Wildcats taking game number two thanks to some tremendous outside shooting. This is the one I don’t know. TK won at Wayland. Wayland won at TK. now they’ve got a third gym to play in. the new one at TK. Speaking of that. I’ve been critical of the way the Trojans have spent their athletic funds in the past. Still not a fan of the artificial turf, but the players don't seem to mind too much and lots of people think it’s pretty. I’m just going to whine here for a second, so bare with me. I still like the old gyms. A big fuss was made last week about Lakewood’s 1975 state championship boys* basketball team’s reunion. Some of the Vikings that played in 1975 are now coaching or retired from coaching in the very same gym they played in. The district tournament was awesome last year in that gym. Who needs elbow room? I’m worried that TK’s new gym is too big. The old gym was hardly ever filled to capac­ ity. I don't care if there are 500 scats or 100,000 I don’t want to see any of them empty for a game. The beauty of an old gym is that you know where you are. Maybe it’s just because there are so few left, but you plop down in the Lakewood High School Gymnasium and you know you’re at LHS. Take all the billboards, ads. and logos off Fenway Park, Yankee Stadium. Lambeau Field, even the new Ford Held in Detroit, and parachute in. You know where you are. Take the Trojan heads off the wall, and the TKHS off the bleachers and drop me into TK’s new gym and I could be in Byron Center, or Ionia, or DeWitt. 1 guess, that extra design takes extra money, and I’d rather have them spend it on new goggles for the science lab or new copies of the Scarlet Letter. Any how, that's enough district basketball preview for now. I would tell you for sure who will win the TK-Way land semifinal game with all my wisdom, but I just don’t think I have the space. Delton Kellogg senior John Holtman. right, strains in an attempt to lift Maple Valley's David Scurlock off the mat during their 160-pound bout in Wednesday night's district final. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Herington 34 seconds in al 112. Greenfield’., clinching decision followed. The Liens’ rdowed Delton’s Brett Bissett ax»d Kirk Wolschlegar to have tbrar hands raised in the final two matches, relieved that they did­ n’t have to face them with the match on the line. Maple Valley will wrestle in the Division III regional next Wednesday at Comstock High School. Wrestling begins at 5:3C pm. for the Lions, and the winners of the Coloma. Dowagiac, and Hillsdale Division III districts from last night. The two teams both easily won their first round matches. Delton topped Comstock 60­ 24, and the Lions bested Pennfield 45-36. Opening round winners for Delton were Aber, Chris Miller, Ryan. Merlau, and Romero. Ross. Boyle. Bissett. Wclschkf^r, and Jeremy Herington won against forfei .s in the Colts’ line-up. The Lions forfeited their final five matches against Pennfield. after Jamie Corwin, Cook, Fassett. Boss. Desrochers. David Scuilock. Lackscheide. and Morris tallied enoegh points to let the team’s lightweights and heavyweights prepare for the final. Both teams will compete in Division III Individual District tournaments on Saturday. The Panthers will be at Comstock, while the Lions travel to Brooklyn Columbia Central. “Out next goal is this weekend," said Lion assistant coach Tony Wawiemia. “To get one or two guys through the district tournament, and then get ready for the regional." Boss, a fourth place medalist in the state tournament at 140-pounds a year ago, hopes to get back to the state finals at the Palace, but wants the team’s success to go along with that. Mostly because of how great it is to have team success, but also for a slightly selfish reason.' His two wins last night put him at 185 for his career.!' would take both an excellent individual performance and an excellent team performance for him to get enough opportuni­ ties on the mat to reach 200 wins. Delton doesn’t have any milestones that grand ahead. Coach Heethuis isn’t quite sure what to expect from his wrestlers in the indi­ vidual tournament, except that their whole hearted effort will be given as it has been all season. "This is an interesting club," he said. “Twelve of our 14 kids have 23-24 wins, but we also have ten, 11. or 12 losses." Vikes top FHS in dual-style final by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Capital Area Activities Conference Division III wrestling tournament nearly turned into another regular season match. Lakewood and Fowlerville went into the championship round all tied up. and had wrestlers facing each other for the title in ten of the 14 weight classes Saturday at DeWitt. Lakewood won six of those bouts to win its sixth consecutive conference title, finishing 17 points ahead of the second place Gladiators. "It was a good one for our kids," said Lakewood coach Bob Veitch. “I was proud of was at 2)5, where Alan O’Donnell was topped by DeWitt’s Casey Curtis. Mike Gregory (112), Kyle Root (125). Evan Terry (130), and Cody Orszula (160) were the Vikings’ other silver medalists. Levi Phelps at 135 and Eric Kruger at 152 each fin­ ished in third place by winning the consola­ tion finals. “1 think we wrestled really well," said Veitch. “We wrestled physical. Hopefully, that helps going into the districts at Greenville Thursday." Lakewood finished the regular season with a 21-5 dual meet record. They will face St John’s in the opening round of the Division 11 team district tournament tonight at Greenville. Greenville takes on Ionia in the other first round match. The host Yellow Jackets come into the dis­ trict with a dual meet record of 26-5. The Vikings will participated in the Division II Individual District tournament hosted by Eaton Rapids at Mason this Saturday. the way they wrestled today, and they were very aggressive in attacking and making some things happen that we had to do. It was basi­ cally a dual between us and Fowlerville again, and we kind of stuck it to them.” Holden Hummell (103). Scott Blocher (119), Adam Wruble (140), Josh Kettle (145), Eddie Phillips (171). and Adam Fyan (189) all won individual conference, titles for Lakewood by defeating Gladiators in the finals. Lakewood managed a seventh conference champion at 275 pounds, where Cody Dupont was a 4-2 winner over Ron Sainez of DeWitt. “The kids just decided they wanted to win it today,” Veitch said. “It’s ail about heart right now. whether or not you want to step up and be champions or not." Lakewood had five wrestlers finish in sec­ ond place, with four falling to Gladiators in the championship round. The lone exception The Lakewood varsity wrestling team celebrates with its Capital Area Activities Conference Division III championship trophy, after winning the league tournament at DeWitt on Saturday afternoon. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 17,2005 - Page 11 Vikes, Trojans, Panthers, and Lions sweep their leagues Trojans win 14th consecutive title by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The 2004-05 O-K Gold varsity wrestling tournament at Wyoming Park High School Saturday had a familiar feel to it. Morehouse (215 placed second. Redman lost a 3-1 decision against Caledonia’s Tyler Bowden, and Morehouse was topped by the Trojans’ Munjoy. Jeff Allen (130), Brandon Black (135), Lee Selby (145), Kyle Quada (152). and Garrett Walker (171) were finished third for the Saxons, while Steve Case (140) and Eddie Cowles (275) were fourth. A total of 11 Trojans reached the champi­ onship finals, with Mike Gurski (130). Scott Brown (140). and Humphrey each aishing in second place. Brett Tinker (112). Mark Brown (119), and Tucker Bowerman (103) each won their way through the consolation bracket to cam third place medals. "It's a typical Middleville team.” said Lehman. "Work hard, and do what you're sup­ posed to do." The Trojans were supposed to win Saturday, after sweeping through the confer­ ence's dual meet season with a perfect 5-0 record. They were well prepared for their familiar foes. To get to 7-0, and win a state champi­ onship. the Trojans have to start with the Fighting Scots from Caledonia who had eight medalists on Saturday. Bowden was Caledonia’s only champion, other individual conference champions were Byron Center’s Brent Mencarelli at 140-pounds and Wayland’s Josh Shoup at 130. Gold’s top two sweep cross-over The O-K Gold ended its dual meet season last Wednesday with the O-K Crossover matches against teams from the O-K White. The Trojans and Saxons both wert 2-0 in Middleville where the top two teams in the Gold took on the top two from the White. TK topped Lowell 43-33 and Sparta 29-27. The Saxons topped the Spartans 37-36. and the Red Arrows 46-20. The two wins improved Hastings’ record to 5 24onjthe season. Hastings’ match with Sparta was tied 36-36 after the 14 matches, and the Saxons took the victory on the second criteria, most pins. “Our match-up* were perfect with Sparta and we had some kids really come through,” Valley ends 15 year title drought by Brett Bremer , Sports Editor Maple Valley wrestling coach Chris Ricketts is taking it easy. Coaches like Tony and Trevor Wawiemia are doing much of the hard coaching work. “They’re the ones that know what they’re doing,” he said. “1 still get a little excited every once in a while.” The Lion wrestlers even set their own goals for the season. “They set their goals, and they reached their goals,” said Ricketts. “Their goal was to do well in the dual meets, and they did that. They wanted to make a statement at the league meet, and they did that too." After sweeping through the Southern Michigan Athletic Association dual meet sea­ son with a 6-0 record, the Lions finished off their championship run by running away with the league meet a» MVHS on Saturday. The Lions topped second place Olivet by 72.5 points. It is the first league champi­ onship for the Lion wrestlers since 1989, 15 Thomapple Kellogg senior Ryan Fletke adds three near fall points to his total, for a 13-2 major decision over Wayland s Aaron Wierckz in the 145pound championship match at Saturday’s O-K Gold tournament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Mostly, because of its ending, a second straight O-K Gold Conference title for the Thomapple Kellogg Trojans. It is the 14th straight conference championship won by the Trojans. "It's nice to add to it," said Trojan coach Tom Lehman, "but every year it's a different year." It was a day on which the Trojans had 14 medalists, including eight individual champi­ ons. Senior Kalani Garber won his third indi­ vidual conference championship for TK. at 152 pounds, and senior Justin Lewis his sec­ ond. at 125. Tm just glad Ave came out here like that today." said Garber, as teammate after team­ mate was met at the center of the mat and pre­ sented with conference medals and framed brackets of their pathway to their champi­ onships. Nate McMurray (135), Ryan Fletke (140), Ben Ybema (171), Eric Reeder (189), Mike Munjoy (215), and Derrick Brock (275) all won their first individual conference titles for the Trojans. TK amassed 243 team points, compared to second place Hastings' ’62. Byron Center fin­ ished third with 107 followed by Wayland 105.5, Caledonia 97.5, and Wyoming Park 56. Hastings had three champions on the day. RJ. Morgan kept nis undefeated season in tact with two pins on his way to winning the 103-pound weight ciass. At 112-pounds Rusty Burgdorf took the title, and Ashtin King topped TK’s Chris Humphrey for the 160-pound championship. A dozen Saxon wrestlers finished in the top four in their respective weight classes. Jeremy Redman (119) and Mike Lion senior Ben Boss. top. drives to turn over Olivet's Nick Montague in the first period of their 140-pound semifinal, during Saturday's Southern Michigan Athletic Association tournament at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Center's Chadwick Doran in the championship finals of the 112-pound weight class at Saturday’s O-K Gold Conference tournament hosted by Wyoming Park High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) said Hastings’ coach Mike Goggins. “Garrett Walker at 171 earned a pin for us that was unexpected and then came back against Lowell and did the same thing.” Walker was one of six Saxons to win both of their matches on the evening. Other double "We see them all year long," said Lehman of the team's conference opponents. "A hand­ ful of the kids have wrestled each other a dozen times over the last couple years." The Trojans will be able to get even more familiar with their O-K Gold rivals tonight. Hastings will host the Division II team district tournament, which includes the Trojans, Caledonia. Hastings, and Byron Center. TK faces the Fighting Scots in the first round, while the host Saxons take on the Bulldogs. Trojans coaches Lehman and Scott Marvin saw eye to eye. when deciding on what kind of time frame their team has to celebrate another conference championship. "About three days," said Lehman. "Monday, we're back to work," added Manin. "Our motto has been all year, we want to be 7-0 in the last seven duals meets of winners were Morgan, Burgdorf. Redman.. Allen, and Case. Tim Bowerman, Selby. King, and Morehouse each won one match. “Everyone is peaking at the right time,” Goggins said, “and we are looking forward tu the conference tournament and district com­ petition” Both Hastings and Thomapple Kellogg will both be at Grand Rapids Northview on Saturday for the Division II Individual District tournament. the year." place, with Dave Scurlock* placing fourth ax 160 pounds. Valley won with a team totd of 250 points. Olivet was second with 177.5 followed by Leslie 145, Bellevue 104, Dansville 91. Webberville 74, and Morrice 51. Boss was one of only five wrestler.- to go 3 -0 on the day. He kept his undefeated ircord in tact by pinning Leslie’s Zeb Comstock in the finals. Morris, Lacksheide, and Smith were ali 2­ 0 on the day. while Corwin took the 125pound title with a 1-0 mark, topping Bellevue's Brandon Lawrence. years. It is the second straight SMAA tournament championship for the Lions. Last year’s team went on to win the program’s first district title in 15 years. • “Some kids have come through for us all year when we’ve asked them to help us out,” said Ricketts. “They were all going for a place, and that’s the bottom line.” Every Maple Valley wrestler who compet­ ed Saturday finished in the top four in their weight class, some a little higher than expect­ ed and some a little lower. The Lions had five champions. Ben Boss (145). Chris Morris (171), Keith Lacksheide (189), Ron Smith (103), and Jamie Corwin (125). A handful of other Lions finished in second place. Raven Scurlock (112), Tyler Greenfield (119), Justin Cook (.30). Kevin Fassett (135). and Joe Desrochers (152). “We had some kids that finished a little higher than anticipated.” Ricketts said. “That’s happened all year. We’ve been pretty consistent.” Jon Stevens (140), Jon Stafford (215), and Jake McMillon (275) all finished in third Maple Valley’s Keith Lackscheide shows off his championship bracket, after winning the 189-pound weight class at Saturday's SMAA tournament hosted by the Lions. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Lions will also be a part of the Division III individual district tournament at Brooklyn Columbia Central on Saturday. “The beginning of the season doesn't mat­ ter much," said Ricketts. “It’s how you end. That's the one-and-only thing that matters.” Panthers pin down KVA title with victory at G-A by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Panthers picked the perfect day to put their coach to work. Tournament after tournament this season, Rob Heeihuis watched as opposing coaches stepped onto the mats and presented their wrestlers with medals. Delton had earned a handful of silver medals at individual tourna­ ments this season, but not a single gold. Friday night at the Kalamazoo Valley Association tournament, it was Heethuis’ turn. He passed out five championship medals as his Panthers finished off their undefeated KVA season at Galesburg-Augusta High School, winning the tournament by 43.5 points over the second place Rams. All 13 Delton wrestlers who competed fin­ ished in the top three in their respective weight classes, with five gold’s, two second place finishers, and six thirds. “We never settled for a fourth," Heethuis said. “We got third place or better. That was the difference in the scoring, and that was our battle cry c ?ming in here today.” The Panthers went after the title, winning or losing big. In the championship and conso­ lation finals, 12 of Delton’s 13 wrestlers saw their match end in a pin. Delton Kellogg's five champions all won their final match by pin. At 130 pounds. Brett Bissen pinned the Rams’ Josh Henschel in 1:40. Jeremy Herington pinned Parchment’s Tristan Koole in 5:33 for the 135-pound title. Brian Aber pinned Parchment’s Brady Roberts 1:22 into the 145-pound champi­ onship, and John Holtman pinned Galesburg’s Andy Belloumini 1:11 into the 152-pound final. DK’s fifth champion was Eric Ryan, who pinned Pennfield’s Wayne Blair 3:48 into the ' The Delton Kellogg wrestlers and fans celebrate their 2004-05 Kalamazoo Valley Association championship, as head coach Rob Heethuis accepts the league trophy from Galesburg-Augusta assistant coach Steve Lynn Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 189-pound final. "That's what we’ve done all year." said I’crthuis. “Other people and coaches have said to me. ‘Wow. you don’t decision people, you stick ’em.’ We’re aggressive. “Sometimes when you go out there and try that it won’t work, but we always want to come out and be aggressive." Delton's other two wrestlers who reached the championship finals had their second place medals handed to them by opposing coaches. Trent Green was pinned by Paw Paw’s Jcsh Sundbcrg in die 140-pound championship, and Anthony Riley was stuck by Kris VanClcave of Galesburg-Augusta 1:00 into the 152-pound final. Steve Ross, Delton’s 103-pounder. was the only Panther to take his match the full six minutes. He topped Paw Paw’s David Kissinger 14-11 for third place. The remaining Delton Kellogg wrestlers pinned their opponents in the consolation finals. Dustin Merlau (215), Octavio Romero (275). Brenden Boyle (119). Kirk Wolschlegar (125). and Jordan Stewart (171). “I thought our young men tried very hard the last couple weeks to peak at the right time." said Heethuis. It is the second straight KVA tournament championship for Delton, and second straight KVA title after sharing last year’s champi­ onship trophy with Paw Paw. “It was our depth that came through." said Heethuis. “That’s how we won the tourna­ ment a year ago too.” “We’re Delton. We’re supposed to compete for the league title." The tournament standings mirrored the final league standings. DK won the tourna­ ment with 186 points followed by GalesburgAugusta 142.5. Pennfield 125, Paw Paw 115, and Parchment 107. Other individual league champions were Galesburg-Augusta’s West Osterling (215) and Justin Nelson (171). Pennfield’s Aaron Swank (275). Nick Probol (103), Holden Warren (112). Tony Lawrence (125), and Parchment's Ryan Brown (119). I I Delton Kellogg senior Jeremy Herington explodes out of the starting position during the 135-pound champi­ onship final against Tristan Koole of Parchment at Friday’s KVA tournament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) I �p»9» ’2 - Thunday, February 17. 2005 - Th. Hoang. Banner Saxons fall to South, after topping Scots by Brett Bremer Sports Editor A slow sun against South 'Christian would doom most boys’ basketball teams in the state, and it doomed the Saxons in Hastings Tuesday night After doubling up the Saxons in the first half, the Sailors ran away with a 65-42 O-K Gold victo­ ry, their 12th in 12 tries this season. South Christian ran out to a 17-10 lead in the opening quarter, then upped tlx advantage to 36-18 at the half. “We still had trouble executing some things, and didn’t defend the way 1 expect our kids to,” said Hastings' coach Don Schiis. “When you play a team like South Christian, you have to get out to a fast start." After the first quarter. South was able to get out and run against the Saxons. That effectively ended Hastings chances. » Il didn’t help Hastings* cause that the Sailors shot 60-perccnt from the field. “A big part of that is they have five guys that can score, and then they have David Kool. You try to pay attention to Kool. but then they get the ball into their post players. The Saxons tightened things up in the second half, but by then it was too late. Senior Josh Maurer led Hastings with 11 points, and junior Brad Mead added ten. "Brad was very aggressive for us. He put the bell on the floor, and got into the paint quite a few times and hit some pull-up jumpers he hasn’t hit all season.** The Saxons were hoping for a little better start against South, especially after winning in such dra­ matic fashion last Friday night at Caledonia. One of Hastings’ two seniors. Brandon Johnson, found an opening through the lane on a set play after a time out with nine tenths of a second left. He tipped the inbound pass up off the glass and in as time expired, in front of the CalZonc student section to give his team a 48-47 victory. Caledonia held a four point lead with nine sec­ onds to play, when Maurer drained a three-point basket. The Fighting Scots never passed die ball back in bounds as the final seconds ticked off the Hastings' Kayla Arnie blasts a shot over a pair of Oriole blockers during Monday night's non-conference contest against Charlotte at home. (Photo by Perry Hardin) A pair of slow starts stunt success of Saxon spikers The Saxons' Dan Dtmond looks for help on the wing Tuesday night against South Christian, as teammate Scott Coleman breaks towards the basket. (Photo by Perry Hardin) “The other thing that I hope is going to help us to contnue to play better is we had some other guys do some role things that we needed,” said Schiis J J. Quick threw a perfect lob pass in to Johnson in dje paint for the final shot, and it took a couple phyers setting solid screens for Johnson to come □pen in the first place. “We don’t have a big time star on our team, so everybody's got to chip in semehow.” Schiis said. The closest the Saxons coax to having stars would have to be their two seniors. They shared the spotlight Friday. Johnson finished with II points . and Maurer led the Saxons with 16. Johnson’s last two-points ware his first two of the second half. Maurer took over in the second half, scoring 15 of his 16 points u! the second. Maurer was battling an illness before the game, and Schiis said he wasn’t even sure he would be able to play. “It was easily the best game he’s ever played." said Schiis. Hastings jumped out to the early lead in the game, but Caledonia fought back to gain a 25-21 half-time advantage. Both teams turned up the defensive pressure in ^tg ttnrd quarter, allowing each other only seven pSnta apiece. clock, and were whistled tor a five-second viola­ tion with nine tenths of a second remaining. It wasn’t only the win that Schiis hoped would stick with his players the remainder of the year. Caledonia built a ten point lead midway through the fourth quarter before the Saxons started thr.tr comeback. Caledonia was led by Dan Jenn;ngs* 17 points. Logan Weis, Tyler Corson, and Rcss MacGregor all tallied seven points for the Fighting Scots. Hastings, which is now 2-10 in the Gold and 4­ 13 overall, will closed the conference season with a trip to Byron Center Friday night, and a bor.x game against Wayland next Tuesday. "It’s a great chance for us to go against the type of competition we're going to be going against in districts,” said Schiis. The Class B district tournament starts for the Saxons with a opening round game against Allegan at Thomapple Kellogg Monday. Feb. 28. with the winner advancing to face Lakewood in the semifi­ nals. Hastings senior Brandon Johnson slips in between South Christian's Matt Bakker, left, and Jason Walcott Tuesday night at home. (Photo by Perry Hardin) HCB Cash Management Plus Account 2.0% Annual Percentage Yield* at the $50,000 deposit level The Saxon varsity volleyball team started play­ ing solid ball a link too late in its last two match­ es. Monday night, the Saxons were downed by Charlotte 25-11.25-19, 25-23 in a non-conference match-up. "We started putting it together a little too late." said Saxon coach Gina McMahon. “It just seemed like we came in there, we lost our three games, and then we were out." Against a tough Oriole front line the Saxons snuggled defensively blocking the ball. When the Saxons were in control of the ball, they had a hard time finding the hoks in the Charlotte defense. Brandi Sutfin did have a solid day for the Saxons playing in both the front and back rows. She tied for the team kad in kills with Kayia Amie. They each had six. Jamie VanBoven found hoks in the Charlotte defense enough times to record five kills. Katie Lawrence led the Saxons with 25 assists. "We always seem to come out slow,’* said McMahon. “At least this team fights back from that. We haven’t done that in past seasons.” Last Thursday, against Byron Center, the Saxons had another slow start. The Bulldogs ran away with the first game, 25-9. “After the first game. 1 thought we would be going home very early,” said McMahon. “We did not play well at all. Wp were slow. We weren’t talking. Everybody was off. We kind of looked al each other and said.,’what are wc doing?*” The Saxons answered their questions thoughforcing the match to go five games before falling. Hastings won the second game 25-23, lost the sec­ ond 25-17, won the third 25-23, then fell in the deciding game 15-12. “We really played tough as a team.” said McMahon. “1 told them 1 was really impressed with them, that they didn't shut down as individu­ als or as a team which we have done before.” The Saxons did a solid job of passing the ball, and receiving the Bulldogs serves, but they could­ n’t control Byron Center’s middle hitter. “She put the hall down every time.” McMahon said. “We couldn’t block her. We couldn't dig her." Sutfin kd Hastings with 10 kills. Lawrence had 21 assists. Amanda Sink had six digs, and did a great job passing the Bulldogs' serves. Serving was one of the Saxon strong points Thursday. Hastings commuted only eight errors in 85 service attempts. Kelsey Howell kd the team with three aces. The Saxons ended their O-K Gold head-to-head season against Wayland last nigi.t, and will head to the conference tournament at th- home of the Wildcats this Saturday. Hastings’ vanity girls hope that thrir league tournament run goes as well as the JV'i did last Saturday. The Saxon JV girls finished as the con­ ference runner-up. A string of ten consecutive wins helped trie JV Saxons reach the finals where they were downed by South Christian. Saxon senior Katie Lawrence sets the ball up as teammate Kelsey Howell looks on from the side of the court in Monday night’s non-conference contest against Charlotte. 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IF YOU WANT IT, WE CAN GET Iff Member FDIC www.hastingscitybank.com 269-945-2401 Wilders ... ‘The Hometown Boys' Tire & Auto Service KI8 E; Clinton St.. Hastings 269-948-2192 I �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 17. 2005 - Page 13 Vikes reach semi’s after block party at DeWitt by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Viking spikers competed in their final regular season tournament Saturday, finishing with a 3-1 record al Ravenna. All those Friday night's cut short, early Saturday morning wake-up calls, and long Lakewood's Morgan Pennington leaps for a kill on the left side of the net last Wednesday at DeWitt. (Photo by Brett Bremer) BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Mixed Woodmansee Sawmill 23-19; TVCCU Zi­ ll; Woodland Machine 20.5-113; Woodland Sales 16-16; Consumers Concrete 16-16; Hastings City Bank 11.5-20.5; Full House 11-21; Yankee Zephyr 9-23. Men’s High Games & Series - R. O'Keefe 266-635; D. Cements 202-505; M. Hall 176; T. Ncymeiyer 237-621; Steve Hause 168; L Porter 246-565; G. Heard 236. Womra^ WtfBhGamr & Scries •• ■£. O'Keefe 194. R. Miller 200-522: M. Westbrook 166; D. Neymeiyer 174; S. Beebe 199-536; V. Scobey 173. Saturday tournaments have happened to pre­ pare the Vikes for their final two tournaments of the season, the Capital Area Activities Conference Division III tournament and the state tournament. Lakewood will host this year’s conference tournament this Saturday, but had one last league dual last night at home against Lansing Catholic Central. The Vikings had the league lead heading into their final dual, with a per­ fect 4-0 record, thanks to their three-game win over DeWitt last Wednesday. At Ravenna Saturday. Lakewood moved its overall season record to 30 12-1. In the quarter final Lakewood met long time rival Grand Haven. The Buccaneers, who would eventually beat Fruitport in the final, ended the Vikings’ day with a 25-14, 28-26 win. To close pool play Holland West Ottawa, starting two 6 footers and two 5’11" players gave Lakewood trouble in game one with its size advantage. When they weren't hitting over the Vikings’ blocks they were tipping over them and had the Vikings on their heels. Lakewood came back in game two as the Vikings began to play tough defense and get aggressive on offense. "We saw some holes we could take advan­ tage after game one and the girls executed very well," said Viking coach Jeff Duits. “We had to move Stevie Spetoskey and Emily MacDonald around to keep their blockers guessing and those two did a terrific job, just as they have done all year." Game three was back and forth with Lakewood holding a 13-1) lead only to see Ottawa come back to lead 14-13. The Vikings fought back and pulled out a thrilling 18-16 win. "We had been talking this week about 40. Womens High Games and Series - 1. Elliston 232-535; S. Pennington 177-508; S. Drake 193-469; Y. Cheeseman 167-462; W. Barker 172-432; K. Becker 202; G. Otis 187; N. Boniface 170; L. Dawe 167; B. Moore 164; E Vanasse 157; J. Shurlow 118. Senior Citizens King Pins 56.5-35.5. Ward’s Friends 53.5­ 38.5; Nash's Harem 53-39; BAT's 50.5-41.5; M&M’s 49.5-42.5; Friends 49-43; Kuempel 48.5-43.5; Wieland's 43-49; Butterfingers 42-50; 4 B's 42-50; #1 Senior 41.5-50.5; Pin Pals 41-51; Early Risers 40-52; Sun Risers 34-58. Good Games and Series Ladies - E. Moore 181-425; N. Bechtel 169-466; Y. Markley 179-493; R. Murphy 162-462; A. Lethcoe 148; M. Wieland 171; J.R. Kasinsky 145; E. Ulrich 188-502; J. Allen 125-321; S. Merrill 189-513; S. Pennington 177-493; G. Otis 187-478; S. Patch 179-494. Good Games and Series Men - M. Schondeimayer 205-490; L. Brandt 215-575; W. Birman 182; L. Markley 166^17; K. Meaney 204-548; K. Schantz 182-533; M. Brandt 162-428; G. Forbey 169; D. Edwards 210-576; B. Akers 190-525; C. Baker 256­ 700; R. Wieland 184; J. Hency 152-401; R. Nash 180-484; R. Walker 244-530; B. Terry 199-569; W. Brodock 180-494. of their game to work on. Duits thought his team had done pretty well the weekend before, until he went back and looked at the tape. “I watched film, and I was like, have we ever blocked before?" Kyndra Root led Maple Valley with 77 digs, and Lisa Hamilton added 110 assists for Sports Editor The Southern Michigan Athletic the day. Conference will host its final varsity volley­ ball tournament Saturday at Lansing Christian High School. Both the Pilgrims of Lansing Christian and the Maple Valley Lions headed into last night's dual at Maple Valley with perfect 6-0 conference records. Saturday's tournament will determine the conference champion. “I’m really happy they’re starting to play together at the right time of the season, com­ districts." said Lion coach Kelly Offrink. On Saturday the Lions traveled to the home of one of their SMAA foes, Dansville, for an invitational. They were 6-1 at the Dansville Invitational, and topped Bath in two games to one for the title. The Lions won the first game against Bath 25- 20, the fell 20-25, before coming back to win the third and deciding game 15-8. Valley defeated the Aggies from Dansville for the second time in a week when it won 25­ 10, 25-16 in the semifinals. In the quarterfi­ nals, the Lions topped Saranac 25-16, 25-20. Maple Valley was second in its pool, but only lost one match, to Corunna 25-19.25-23. The Lions topped their other three opponents in the pool, Everett 25-15,25-13, Olivet 25-8, “They played we’J," said Offrink. “Every single girl played well the entire day. the whole day. and every one of them contributed to the win." Allison Oleson had a great day all over the court She served 68 points thanks to 31 aces, and also had 74 digs and 16 kills. The Lions' kill leader on the day was Amy Joostbems with 55. but Amy Abbott and Kortney Ewing also added 26 each. Ewing also led the team with 13 solo blocks, while Bowie rettes Kent Oil & Propane 52.5-39.5; Hecker Agency 5^5-41.5; Railroad Street Mill 46.5­ 45.5; NBT 453-463; Dean's Dolls 44-48; Slagcl Concrete Construction 37-55. Good Games and Series - S. Huver 138; D. Snyder 202-562; T. Christopher 193-520; N. Potter 160; S. Dunham 165; K. Fowler 203-475; B. Hathaway 167; T. Redman 143­ 406. Duits. The Vikings just had to find the right pieces by Brett Bremer 26- 24, and Bath 25-18, 25-12. Wednesday P.M. Hair Care Center 65 1/2; Greenridge 61; Railroad Street Mill 52 1/2; Mace Pharmacy 52; Shamrock 47; Eye and Ent 43; Seebers weeks." Leading Lake wood on the day were Chelsea Brehm with 61 assists. 34 digs, and eight kills. Spetoskey added 27 kills and 27 digs. Emily Duits had 27 kills and 14 digs. Morgan Pennington had 24 kills, and MacDonald added 18. Chelsea Backe had a great serving day with six aces and also played good defense along with Stephanie Hynes and Melanic Forman. Ashley Yager stepped in to add some tough serving for Lakewcxxl . The Vikings had a solid day. beginning with a win over Hudsonville 25-21, 25-17. and one over Muskegon Catholic Central 25­ 10,25-11. The Vikings look over the lead in their con­ ference last Wednesday with their 25-18. 25­ 17, 25-21 win at DeWin. Both the Vikes and Panthers came into the game with 3-0 records in league matches. Lakewood came prepared. “We thought that we'd be pretty tough (this season) in night matches, where we could put our whole selves into one match." said coach Maple Valley goes for SMAA volleyball title on Saturday ing up on the conference tournament and the Sunday Night Mixed Thunder Alley 57 1/2; Red Dog 52; Bulls and Heifers 51; Gutter Dusters 48; Funky Bowlers 46; Robbers 46; 4 Horsemen 44; Sandbaggers 43; Gei-Er-Done 42; Team 12 41; 12 Ozs at a Time 35; Nobody’s 33 1/2. Womens High Games and Series - M. Kirchen 203-531; C. Miller 167-445; K. Jenkins 161-419; H. Robbe 145-331; G. Otis 199; A. Hubbell |185; T. Robbe 182; B. Barlow 139; M. Miller 127; 1 Curtis 124. Mens High Games and Series • B Hubbell 209-598; M. Eaton 225-596; B. Falconer 213-576; B. Miller 194-530; T. Barlow 205-520; E Thompson 208-519; B. Ingram 205-496; A. Jenkins 205; C. Curtis 195; M. Kidder 182; B. Drayton 170; N. Robbe 166. D. Wilkins 150. being fighters and not ever giving up." said Duits. “To just compete until the end and this match is a huge confidence builder. “We can credit all the girls for doing every­ thing we ask and we are seeing great results the last couple of weeks, though our record may not show it we are really excited about the state tournament coming up in a couple of Joostbems had 12. Vikings start stretch run by topping* Hornets Lakewood varsity boys* basketball coach Mark Farrell got to sec the kind of team he knows he has on Friday night. It must have beer 1 great relief. "Our team played with much better inten­ sity tonight," he said. Lakewood knocked off Williamston in Capital Area Activities Conference Division III action, thanks in no small part to a great start. The Vikings outscored the Hornets 22-12 in the opening period, with Corey Thelen pouring in ten points, and iravis Willard six. Thelen finished with game high honors with 24 points. Willard ended up with 14, and Alex Erickson came off the bench for Lakewood to finish with 16. “We received great minutes off our bench." said Farrell. "This was a fast paced game . as they pressed us all night. We did a great job finding the open man and finishing on our offensive end." Thelen and Pal Morris each had four assists, while Willard and Tyler Barnett had three each. Erickson's tremendous game included a tie for the team lead with seven rebounds. Kyle Rowland also had seven in the win. The Conference season continues for tl»e Vikings this Friday, at home against DeWitt. Lakewood is currently 15-2. with a 6-2 league record. Tuesday night the Vikings will be home against Charlotte for a non-conference con­ Lakewood setter Chelsea Brehm sends the ball into the air, as teammate Stevie Spetoskey rushes towards the net in game three of the Vikings 3-0 win at DeWitt last Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) MacDonald and Emily Duits responded to the challenge with ten blocks between them, on a nigg when they were sorely needed fac­ ing the Panthers' 6’1" senior middle hitter Brittany Sovran. The Viking front line shut her down for the most part, but the Panthers were able to adjust their game too, tipping the ball over the Lakewood blockers to score on a number of occasions. "Our middle back, her job is to cover the tip andH6Wring efte,” said coach Duits. “They just were playing a little too deep and weren’t ready to only play the tip." Lakewood never trailed late in any of the three games, although the Vikes fell behind early in the first two. DeWitt came out firing, and took a 5-1 lead in game one. until spetoskey stepped to the service line and fired eight straight points for the Vikings. Spetoskey also served ten straight points in the second game, after the Vikings had fallen behind 8-4. She got a tot of help in that string from some big hitting up front by Emily Duits. Duits led Lakewood wfth'12 kills in the match, while Spetoskey added eight. Brehm led Lakewood with nine digs. aledonia 616 4379452 construction, Inc. “PQ 45 Ga/e/ema W? 49316 6TI4 BlR PlBB If.' LBt 74 Pine Haven Estates/! Mile N. of Fair^rounds-M-37 1,400 Sq. Ft. • 3BR-2Bath- 2 Car Attached test. YMCA of Barry County jjk T YMCA Recreation Director (20 hrs/wk) The YMCA of Barry County is looking for an ener­ getic individual who wants to make an impact in the lives of those that live in Barry County. 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This is a “hands-on." 20 hours per week position pay­ ing $200 per week. Director's hours vary but do include early evenings and Saturday mornings. Those interested should send their resume. 3 letters of references, and include in a cover letter and a para­ graph that explains your philosophy on youth spoils. Letters and resumes must be returned to the YMCA Office, P.O. box 252. Hastings. MI 49058 by February 21st �P«9« 14 - Thursday, February 17, 2005 - The Haarmoa Banner Panthers’ persistent problems pop up at Pennfield the game’s next “Il’s just real disheartening.’* said Delton coach Mike Mohn. “We had 24 stinkin’ turnovers. A couple of guys show up, and some guys don’t. Corrie Latta’s got a tore up ankle, and he plays with the heart of a lion, and then just can’t keep going. That killed us." It was more than Latta's sore ankle that killed Delton. The turnovers hurt. Millard Hale’s 23 Cints and Parresse Hampton’s 21 did a lot to Ip Pennfield. Hale and Hampton proved too quick for the Delton guards along the perimeter on a number of occasions. Delton senior Brandon Link’s statistics sound impressive, nine points. 18 rebounds, and five blocked shots, but his last points were a p'ir of free throws with 302 left in the second quarter. He was a force early on. Link pulled down back-to-back offensive rebounds, then went up with his own shot a second time, and con­ verted a three-point play to put Delton up 8­ 4 in the early going. He came right back down the floor and scored again to put his team up 10-4. Delton led for most of the first 12 minutes. After consecutive three-pointers fell for Farrell late in the first quarter, he pumped his fist in the air as he backpedaled down the court towards the defensive end. Once Delton lost that lead, it never got it back. Pennfield had something to do with that. Their press slowed down Delton, especially when Latta was on the sidelines. Pennfield’s 6’7 junior forward Travis Cable gave Link fits in the paint, and eventually Delton just stopped gening him the ball in the post. “Their big fella really made (Link) change Delton guard Jake Bowman pushes the ball up court in front ot Pennfield's Trains Cable late in the fourth quarter of Tuesday night's KVA contest at Pennfield. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Trailing by five points seconds before the end of the first half Tuesday night at Pennfield. Delton Kellogg ran a play for its star guard Nathan Parrell. He came open and fired up a long fade away three-point shot. It came up short, but teammate Andrew (hiding was right there to rebound the ball and put it up and in before the buzzer. The visiting ’v'"tbers cut an eight-point Pennfield lead de to four points in the last minute of the half Farrell came out and cut the lead to two early in me third quarter. It could have been the spark Delton need­ ed to cany them into the second half. Instead, they faded away themselves and Pennfield came out with a 66-51 victory after scoring his shot two or three times. Then he started guessing You can’t do that. You’ve got to be strong going to the hole,’’ said Mohn. Neither team shot particula.ly well. Firrel! was the only Delton player in double figures. He finished with 18 points, but was seven of 21 from the field and two of eight from behind the three-point line. “When (Link’s) not clicking, we lose a huge part of our offense. Then it comes down to a perimeter game. I don't know what our shooting percentage was, but it wasn't very good." Delton shot 31 -percent from the floor, con­ necting on just 18 of 58 shots. "We set a goal to do a better job. to run the table, and we’re 0-2,” said Mohn. “It’s grow up time. There are still games to play. We’ve got the tournament. We can go limping in, or we can go in feeling good about ourselves.’’ Delton is now 5-12 overall this season. The first of the “0-2” Mohn mentioned was a 48-44 loss to Galesburg-Augusta at home on Friday night. The Panthers showed they had some fight in themselves, battling back after a horrible start. Galesburg came out of the gates and took a 13-3 lead at the end of the first quar­ ter. Delton cut that lead to five points by the half, and actually went ahead by two in the fourth quarter. That was followed by three consecutive mistakes that gave the game back to the Rams. “I was just kind of disappointed that we didn’t show up for a basketball game,” said a frustrated Mohn. “I don’t understand how we can do that, but it's interesting.” Link led Delton with 21 points and 16 rebounds, and Farrell added 15 points in the loss. Panther senior Corrie Latta drives past a Galesburg-AupGsta defender on the wing in last Friday night's contest in Delton. (Photo by t Jnda Boyce) Delton criitinues the Kalamazoo Valley Associatior season against Kalamazoo Christian Saturday night. The game will be played at Kalamazoo Central High School, as the Comets host alumni night. Tuesday. Delton will host Schoolcraft it a non-confcrence battle. Scots pound their way past TK Delton spikers can’t find a way to win at KVA tourney Delton Kellogg ended a disappointing Kalamazoo Valley Association season with a tough day Saturday at the conference tourna­ ment. The DK Panthers were 0-6 on the day, although they did push the only team to beat the conference champs to three games. Delton started the day by winning the first game against Kalamazoo Christian 25-16, but then fell in the last two 11-25,11-25. The Comets went on to top Pennfield later in the day. It wasn't enough to knock Pennfield off the top though, as the Green and Gold Panthers earned the league’s tournament and conference championships. The Delton girls followed up their loss to K-Christian with a 25-24, 25-18 defeat at the hands of the conference champions. Other scores from the day were Paw Paw over DK 25-22, 25-19, Galesburg-Augusta winning 25-18. 25-13. Hackett 25-15. 25-20, and Parchment 25-23, 8-25, 15-9. Alex Culbert led Delton o* the day. The senior had 17 kills, 19 blocks, 24 assists, and four aces. Katie Smoczynski added 12 kills and eight digs for Delton. Delton ended the conference’s regular sea­ son by forcing the league champions to win in four games last Wednesday. Pennfield topped Delton 25-16, 23-25, 25­ 14. 25-17. Culbert had five kills, four assists, two aces, and three blocks for Delton, while Kristen Wilfinger added four kills and four blocks. On Tuesday night, the Panthvts made up the Delton Invitational, which had been can­ celed due to weather earlier in the season. DK won one of its four matches, topping Potterville 25-13, 25-13. The Panthers also earned a split with Bangor, winning the first game 25-22, then falling 15-25 in game two. Things didn't go as well the rest of the Thomapple Kellogg setter Michelle Vandermeer reaches back io pass the ball as teammate Andrea Otto crashes towards the net during Thursday night's O-K Gold contest against Caledonia in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Trojan junior Rebekah Raymond digs a Fighting Scot serve in the back row dur­ ing game two Thursday night in Midd:eville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Delton Kellogg's Casey Peavey tips the ball over the net against Pennfield Saturday during the Kalamazoo Valley Association tournament at GalesburgAugusta High School. (Photo by Linda Boyce) afternoon for the Panthers. They were topped by Wayland 25-7, 25-19, and Hamilton 25­ 13,25-11. Culbert had 15 kills, five blocks, eight assists, and five aces. Casey Peavey contributed nine kills. 11 assists, and four aces for the Panthers. Delton will host Schoolcraft on Monday, then end the regular season at Olivet next Wednesday. Hastings City Bank HCB Mortgage Company Sports Editor It was only the first game, but it was the beginning of the end for the Thomapple Kellogg Trojans against Caledonia's Fighting Scots Thursday night “We just need one more," TK junior middle hitter Jessica Flaska shouted to her teammates late in game one of Caledonia's 3-0 win over the Trojans in O-K Gold Conference action. Thomapple Kellogg came out hot The Trojans built a 7-3 lead right away and even­ tually were ahead by as many as 11 points. TK finally got to within one point of winning the game at 24-18, but Caledonia sophomore middle blocker Taryn Parker stepped to the service line and was perfect for eight straight points. It gave Caledonia a 26-24 win in game one. and the Fighting Scots went on to win the next two games 25-21, and 25-20. “It was an ugly game, but we won,” said Fighting Scot coach Toni Bredeweg after the contest. “A win is a win, right?” Parker had missed practice the day before, and her coach could see it, despite her team highs with six blocks and three aces. Leslie Curtis led the Fighting Scots with 12 kills. Parker and Curtis are two of the biggest hit­ ters in the league, making Caledonia one of the most powerful team’s in the O-K Gold up front, even without injured junior hitter Kayla Wilson. “I would say they hit as hard, or maybe even harder than South Christian,” said TK coach Jamie Nelson. The Souih Christian Sailors lead the league with a 6-0 record. Caledonia is right behind, tied with Wayland and Byron Center fcr second at 4-2. Nelson quickly changed her mind, “(Caledonia) hits harder. We haven't seen a whole lot of that this year.” Bredeweg wonders what her team could do if everything clicked at once. “If I could have T. and Leslie on, in the same game, I think we'd be all right,” she Thursday Night Basketball Garrett.......... .......... .......... J-$'».... .............................. is looking for an experienced Mortgage Loan Originator to join our team. We are a community bank established in I886 and are dedicated to providing extraordinary cu'iocner service. Hastings City Bank This service oriented position originates conventional mortgages throughout the bank s market, interviews ms rtgage loan applicants. Works with customers to understand their lending needs and to explain loan options. Participates in business development activities with rela­ Brought to you by and Petersen Enterprises realtor base preferred. We offer a competitive base salary plus commission. 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The Trojans were okay when juniors Flaska. Erica Peschel, and senior Andrea Ono were able to get their hands on balls at the net. They did a decent job of it. Flaska and Peschel each had four blocks. Ono also led the Trojans with nine kills. When Curtis and Parker really wound up, the ball could be hit right at a Trojan and still be un-passable, not that the Trojans help themselves much in that area. “We struggle with our passing,” said Nelson. “That’s our weakness, our passing. When it’s there, we play well. When it’s not, we don’t" Michelle Vandermeer led the Trojans with 16 assists. Caledonia only won 11 more points than the Trojans, but Scot setter Ashley Nevelie finished the day with 25 assists. The Scots did a better job of setting qp their setter for a final pass, than the Trojans did. The Trojans viait Holland Christian rxtMfeVMtf riCMCtfWt StaHbRatOCWpaeMHK* 0M0S111 High Scorers - E. Gillespie 330; A. Hargett 215; C. Timmerman 193; A. Vincent 167; N. Heath 162; B. Stroner 154; M. Storehouse 135; T. Jiies 127; M. Garrett 119; B. Curtis 115; A. Hurless 019; R. Gardner 105; N. Heath 100; S. Allerding 98; K. Girrbach 96; A. Fortier 94; R. Posschn 84. �The Hastings Banna, - Thursday. February 17. 2005 - Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MtCHtGAh PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS RLE NO. 2005-24227-DE Estate of SARAH ANN HALLIDAY. Deceased Date of birth: 1-8-1941. TO ALL CREDITORS. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. SARAH ANN HALLIDAY, who lived at 3500 Ctoveidate Road Delton. Delton, Michigan died 09/18/2003 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all unless presented to Harriet Finch, named personal live, or to both the probate court al 206 West Court Street. Suite 302, Hastings, Michigan and the vided, notice is hereby gt.-r. that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises. months alter the date of pubtication of this notice. 02/0972005 Robert L Bytogton P27821 222 West Apple Street. P.O. Box 248 Hastings. Midvgan 49058 (269) 945-9557 , Harriet Finch 10098 Keter Road DeSon, Michigan 49046 (2«e> S23-2B38 County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml on March 24. 2005 at 130 p.m. Said premises are situated in the VMage of MtodtevMe. County of Barry State of Michigan and are described as: Lot 68 of MtodtevMe Downs Addition *3. VMage of MiddtevtSe. Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such safe. Dated: February 4. 2005 Joel E. Grand. Esq. GRAND & GRAND PLLC 31731 Northwestern Hwy., fl51 Farmington Htes. Ml 48334 (248)538-3737 67559 THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan a! 130 p.m. on March 10.2005. The premises are located in the Township of Baltimore. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of Section 16, Town 2 North. Range 8 West Township of Btetimore. Bany County. Mktoigan; thence West 2X50 toot along the North Ine of said Section 16 to the point of beginning; thence South 3X feet parallel with the East line of said Section 16; thence WM 300 toet; thence North 3X toet; thence East 396 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shafl bo 6 months from mined Bhenrinneri in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the Dated: February 10, 2005 ORLAN3 ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Citifinandal Mortgage Company, inc.. As Mortgagee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml *8007-5011 (248)4F7-1000 Rte No. 201.2006 FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) NGTOCOLLECTADEBTANDANYMFORMAT1ON OBTAINED WLL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (246) 362-61X IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE^Defau* haviy been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Thomas Brady, married to Heidi Brady of Barry County. Michigan, Mortgagor to Long Beach 2003, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, tor the County of Bany and State of Michigan, on the 14th day of November, A.D. 2003. In tostnxnent No. 1117567 of Barry Records, which day of December. AD.. 2004, assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Ifixtee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2X3-4. thru mesne assignments and recorded on January 12. 2005 in the office of Register of Deeds to instrument No. 1140071 tor said County of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $1X,968.X (One hundred Thirty Eight thousand. Nine hundred Eighty Eight doiars and Zero cents) including Interest there on at 925% (nine point two Ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of tha power of sate contained in said mortgage, and pursuant Io the statute of tha State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice to hereby given that on, the 10m day of March, A.D., MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas Jeffery, a Single Man. original mortgagors), to Washington Mutual Bank. FA, Mortgagee, dated March 7, 2003. and recoded on March 7. 2003 in instrument 1099511, in Barry county records. Seventy-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety And 107100 Dollars ($277.9X10). including Mer­ est at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of safe contained in said mort- be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on March 3. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of a Replat of Spring Beach Resort, Ritchie Woodlands Number 1, and Lots 1 to 8 of Ritchie Woodlands, accenting to the Recorded Piat there­ of, as Recorded in Uber 2 of Plats on Page 77. The redemption period shall be 6 months from doned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shafl be 30 days Dated: February 3. 2005 For more information, please cal: FC R 248593 1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Washington Mutual Bank. FA 304X Telegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Ate 4046222F01 ed solely to the return of the bid amount ton- MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott Ward and Angel Ward, husband and wfte. original mort­ gagors). to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 9, 20X, and recorded on March 13, 20X in instrument 1042011, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Remic Trust Certificates, Series 2003-R3 as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Eight Hundred Ono And 3671X Dollars ($105,801.36). including Under the power of sale contained in said modvided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises. bidder, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hasbr js. Ml. Barry County. Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described ss follows: Al that cartain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Barry, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: of the Southwest 1/4 of section 36. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, running thence North 89 degrees 35 degrees 05 minutes East 308.0 teat, thence South 89 degrees 35 minutes 30 seconds West 200 teat, thence North 0 degrees 05 minutes West 308.0 feet to the point of beginning. Tax ID: 06-03-036-031-00 The redemption period sh all be six months from doned in accordance with 1948CL 800.3241a. in which case the redemplton period shafi be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: February 3. 2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO.. LP.A. By: Daniel E. best. (P58501) Attorney tor Assignee of Mortgagee Wellman, Weinberg & Reis Co . LPA 755 W Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy. Mehigan 48084 WWR*04042881 County Courthouse in Hastings at IDO PM. on March 10. 2005. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan. and are described as: Lot 423 of the City, formerly V.Sage of Hastings, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof The redemption period shall be 6 months from doned in accordance with MCLA 000.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such safe. Dated: February 10. 2005 For more information, please cal: FC X 248.593 1302 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys For The Bank of New York, as Trustee tor Remic Trust Certificates. Sonos 2003-R3 30400 Telegraph Rd Sto 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Ate 4047880F01 mere to th» Housing and Building Board of Appeals Section 18-52. (a) of the Code of Ordtoances of the City of Hastings requires that each member of this Board "be a licensed professional engineer, architect. or a builder or fecanaad contractor with at feast five years experience* it such qualified persons can be identified and recruited Qualified and other interested persons are encouraged to apply tor appointment by completing an application form avail­ able at Oy Hal. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan. Township pb applications and full job descriptions are available at the PraineviHe Township office located at: 10115 South Norris Road. Delton. Ml 49046 Phone: 269-623-2664 Applications will ba received through Monday, February 21, 2005. City Clerk The Township office is open Monday - Thursday Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sato THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE TIMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage mtde by Teny L. Morrison and Tonya A. Morrison, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 13, 2003, and recorded on July 9. 2003 in instru­ ment 1108140. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Ntoe Hundred Eighty-Eight And 14/100 Doiars ($104,98814). including interest at 8.5% be foreclosed by a sale al the mortgaged promisee. County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM, on March 10. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township ot Baltimore. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1 /4 of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 8 West. Baltimore Township, Barry County. Michigan. of that part of the Northwest 1/4 ot the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 16, lying West of M-37 highway right-of-way; thence West 110 feet and 4 inches; thence North 227 feet and 6 inches; thence East >25 tost and 10 inches to the right-ofwvay of M-37 highway; thence along tha Westerly line of Highway to the beginning. The redemption shall be 6 months from determined aban(toned in MCLA 6X5241B, to from the date of Dated: February 10, FC H 248.503.1300 Trott A TroB. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Sto 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Ate 4047446F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU AR E IN ACTIVE MLfTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be Public Notice Any one or more of these positions may be combined depending on the qualifications of candidates Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the Stale of Michigan. foreclosed by a sale ot the mortgaged premises, or City of Hastings !• taking qualHM candidates to fill the following positions: Building Official Building Inspector Zoning Administrator MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condition of a mortgage made by George Richer a/k/a George J. Richer and Leslie A. Richer, husband and wife to Household Finance Corporation III by a mortgage dated May 27. 2003 and recorded on May 29, 2003 in Instrument No. 1105376. Barry County Records Michigan on which hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Six Hundred Thirty Five Dollars and 32/100 ($100. 635.32) including interest at 9.74% per annum. Under the power of safe contained in said mort- THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ED TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IK ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert E. WMdns and Shire Lynn WMdne, husband and wife, to CMfinandal Mortgage Company. Inc., mort­ gagee, dated December 27, 2X1 and recorded January 4, 2002 in Instrument Nwnber 1072458, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Eighty-Three Thousano Six Hundred Ntoe and 4971X Doiars ($83,6X 49) indudtog imerest at the rate of 9.04% PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. ed solely to the return of the bid amount ton­ MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Angela Marsh and Jason Ekey, both unmarried persons, original mortgagor(s). to Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Mortgagee, dated February 29. 2000, and recorded on March 3. 2000 m instrument 1041748, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mort- the sum of Eighty-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Eight And 297100 Dollars ($88,996 29), including interest a! 65% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort- be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM. on March 3. 2005. Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1. Town 4 North, Range 9 West, VMage of Freeport. Barry County. Michigan, for place of beginning; thence East 528 Feet; thence South 165 Feet, thence West 528 Feet; thence North 165 Feet to the point ot beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of ruch safe, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: February 3. 2005 For more information, ptease call: FC X 248.563.1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fife F047544F01 ’u’su Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics oaurroe PRINT PLUS for quality film FORECLOSURE NOTICE Thto firm is a debt col­ lector attempting to collect a debt. Any information ING TO COLLECT A DEBT- ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TMa Mto may to listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been by: Robert T Swwtek and Medyn Swiatek. hus­ band and write to Mortgage electronic Registration Systems. Inc., sototy aa nominee for Decision One Mortgage Company LLC., a North Carolina Limited Liability Company Mortgagee, dated July 22. 2002 and records'! August 6, 2002 in Instrument t ,065193. Bvry County Records. Michigan on».hich mortgage toere is claimed to be due at the date hereof the stm of One Hundred Twenty-One Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Three Dollars and Fourteen Cents ($1<?1583.14) includ­ ing interest 10.5% par annum. UnCer the power of MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles C. Reese III. a married man and Michele Reese, Ns wife, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. Mortgagee, dated July 2,2004, and recorded on July 7.2004 in instrument 1130462, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Nine And 64/IX Dollars ($86,769.64), including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Ml at 130PM on Thursday. March 3.2005. Said premises are sluated in Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The East 10 acres be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, el the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1X PM, on March 3. 2005. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 610, of the City, formerly Village Hasting, according to the recorded plal thereof. land situated in tho Qty of Hasting. County of Berry. State of MkMgan ' The redemption period shall be 6 months from Southwest 1/4 of Section 10. Town 2 North, Range 8 West, Baltimore Township, Barry County same property conveyed to Robert T. Swiatek and Marilyn Swiatek, husband and wife, as tenants by the entirety by deed dated 1-27-98 and recorder/ 2­ 06-98 in Document Nr •. 1007320, in the Office of the Recorder of Barry . ounty, Michigan. Comr vxWy doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shafl be X days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 3. 2005 For more information, please call: FC W 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. The redemption period shall be 12 months frem the accordance with 1948CL 000.3241a. in which case date of such sate Dated: JANUARY 31. 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., solely as nominee tor Decision One Mortgage Company, LLC.. Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Mao Halt I. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 1X Rochester H0k Ml 40307 (248) 844-5123 Our Ate No: 05-31942 ASAP631185 02433. 02/10, 02/17. 02/24 Bingham Farms. Mchtgan 48025-5822 File *046449F01 » ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE OF MEETING The Assyria Township Board of Review wB meet at Township Hal. 8060 Tasker Road. Bellevue. Michigan, on Tuesday, March 8, 2005, at 6X p.m. io organize and receive the rofis. The Assyria Township Board or Review wifi meet at the Township Hal, 8060 Tasker Road. Bellevue, Michigan, to hear protests on the foltowing dates: Monday. March 14, 2005, from 9 a.m. to noon and from 2 pirtto 5 p.m. Tuesday. March 15. 2005, from 630 p.m. to 930 p.m. Thursday. March 17,2005, from 230 p.m.to 530 p.m. and 630 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The Assyria Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the meetings. Those individuate requesting such assistance should place their request within seven days of the hearing to Debbie Massimmo, Assyria Township Clerk (269) 758-4003 ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE The ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW for 2005 will be held at the ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP HALL 8910 Boulter Road on the folowing dates: Tuesday, March 8 - ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING • 430 pun. Monday, March 14 - APPEAL HEARING - MO a.m. to 1230 noon Tuesday. March 15 - APPEAL HEARING -130 p.m. to 530 p.m. A 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The BOARD OF REVIEW will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests, and to equalize the 2005 assessments. By Board resolution, residents are able to protest by letter, provided protest letter is received by March 14. 2005. Written protests should be mailed to: BOARD OF REVIEW P.O BOX 48. SHELBYVILLE. Ml 49344 Tho tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers lor each class of real property and personal property for 2001 are as follows: Agricultural Commercial Industrial . Residential Personal . . .40.37% 45.48% .49.74% .45.01% .50.00% (ADA) AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES NOTICE The Township will provide necessary reasonable services to individuate with disabilities at the Board of Review meetings upon 10 days notice. Contact: Clerk Patricia Blauvelt. 10685 Wikiwood Rd.. ShefoyvMe, Ml 49344. Phone 269472­ 21X. Thomas Rook, SUPERVISOR ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP processmg. I .1.0094 1 0052 .1 1109 .1.0000 I I �Page 16 - Thursday. February 17. 2005 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES 8teensma Plumbing Service run daily for your convenience 795-7495 Repair, Remodel & New PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN MOTICE OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that as a result of petitions of property owners within the Township signed by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty (50%) percent of the total frontage uoon the portion of road proposed to be improved hereunder, and upon motion of the township Board of the Township of Prairtenfle, the Township Board proposes to pave and make related road improvements to North Drive and approximately the northeasterly 400' of Lakeshore Drive in PrakieviNe Township and to create a special assessment district for the recovery of all or a portion of the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benefited therein PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the District within which the above-mentioned improve­ ments are oroposed to be made and within which the cost thereof is proposed to be assessed is more particularly described as foltows (described by tax parcels): 12-320-033-00 12-320-030-00 12-320-029-10 12-320-032-00 12-320-029-00 12-290-034-20 12-320-031-00 12-320-029-20 (See map) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMAT1ON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In mat event, your oamages, n any, snari do limn­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John R Stamps, an unmarried man. original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. Mortgagee, dated November 24. 2003. and record­ ed on December 10, 200? In instrument 1119029, and modified by Affidavit executed on January 20. 2005 and recorded on January 25. 2005 in instru­ ment 1140*47, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mo tgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Two Hundred Bghty-One And 99/100 Dollars ($145,281.99). including interest at 8.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venoue. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1.00 PM. on Me^h 10.2006. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 80 of Sunset Shores *2. accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 5 of Plats on Page 39. Also commencing at the Northeast comer of Section 10, Town 1 North. Range 8 West, Johnstown Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence North 89 Degrees 49 Minutes West along the North line of said Section 10. a distance of 1778.13 Feet; thence South 15 Degrees 11 Minutes West 521.90 Feet to the true place of beginning; thence South 15 Degrees 11 Minutes West 200.00 Feet; thence North 74 Degrees 49 Minutes West 200.00 Feet to the Easterly line ot Sunset Drive; thence North 15 Degrees 11 Minutes East along said Easterly line 200.00 Feet; thence South 74 Degrees 49 Feet East 200.00 Feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. In which rasa the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ot such sale Dated: February 10. 2005 For more information, please cal. FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 'etegraph Rc 3te 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4029933F02 THIS RRM BA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans showing the improvements and locations thereof together with an estimate of the cost of such construction in the amount of $47,520. has pteced the same on file with the Township Clerk and has passed a Resolution tentatively declaring Its intention to make such improvement and to create the aforedescribed Special Assessment District PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said petitions, plans, cost estimate and proposed spe­ cial assessment district may be examined at the Office of the Township Clerk from the date of this Notice until and including the date of the public hearing thereon and may further be exammed at such public hearing. PLEA'„ TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in accordance with Act 162 of the Public acts of 1962, as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceedings >s required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party m interest, or h»s or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to He at or before the hearing his or her appeerance or protest by letter and his or her personal appear­ ance shall not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in the event that written objections to the improvements are filed with the Township Board at or before the hearing described herein, signed by the record owners of land constituting more than twenty (20%) percent of the total frontage upon the portion of road to be Improved in the above-described proposed special assessment district, the project cannot be instituted unless a valid petition has been or is filed with the Township Board by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty (50%) percent of the total frontage upon the por­ tion of road to be improved in the special assessment district as finally established by the Township Board. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing upon such petitions, plans, special assessment district and estimate of costs will be held at the Prairieviie Township Hall at 10115 South Norris Road, within Prairieville Township, commencing at 7:00 p.m. on February 24. 2005. At such hearing, the Board will consider any written objections to any of the foregoing matters which might be filed with the Board at or poor to the time of the heanng as well as any revisions, corrections, amendments, or changes to the plans, estimate ot costs, or to the aforementioned pro­ posed Special Assessment District. Ail interested persons are invited to be present and express their views at the public hearing Prainevitle Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and senrices, such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hear­ ing. to individuals with disabilities at the hearino upon tour (4) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk. Normajean Nichols, Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 South Norris Road Delton. Michigan 49046 (269) 623*2664 09MSS57 MORTGAGE SALE- Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Frederick M. Anderson, a single man. to CNfinandal, Inc., mort­ gagee. deled January 29. 2004 and recorded February 2, 2004 In Instrument No. 1121566, Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Seventy-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Eight and 84/100 Dollars ($78,838.84) including interest at the rate of 725% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part ot them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on March 10. 2005. The premises are located in the Township of Rutland. Bany County, Michigan, and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION THIRTY-FIVE (35). TOWN THREE (3) NORTH. RANGE NINE (9) WEST. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. BEGINNING AT A POINT ON ’HE FORTH ANO SOUTH ONE-QUARTER LINE OF SAID SECTION THIRTY-FIVE (35) WHICH LIES 490 FEET DUE NORTH OF THE SOUTH ONEQUARTER POST OF SAID SECTION THIRTYFIVE (35). THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 37 MINUTES WEST 264 FEET. THENCE DUE NORTH 330 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES. 37 MINUTES EAST 264 FEET. THENCE DUE SOUTH 330 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. LESS AND EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST ONE QUARTER OF SECTION 35. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED AS FOL­ LOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH ONE-QUARTER LINE OF SAID SEC­ TION 35. WHICH LIES DUE NORTH OF THE SOUTH ONE-QUARTER POST OF-SAID-SECTfON 35. 490 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 37 MINUTES WEST 264 FEET; THENCE DUE NORTH 150 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 37 MINUTES EAST 264 FEET; THENCE DUE SOUTH 150 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.324la, in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of the sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale. Dated: February 10. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Citifmandal. Inc.. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 293 0072 Lake Road NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION THAT WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE ON ACTIVE MILITARY D'JI Y, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE PHONE NUMBER PROVIDED BELOW. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the terms and conditions of a Mortgage bearing interest at 8.3500% per annum made by Robert D. Drake and Jani J. Drake, husband and wife. Mortgagor, to New Century Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, on May 23. 2003 and recorded m the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Bany, State of Michigan, on June 6, 2003 In Document No. 1105899 of Mortgages, and subse­ quently assigned to The Provident Bank, on which Mortgage there U due. as of the date of this Notice, the principal sum of $81.044.81, plus interest. Under the power of sale contained in said Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided. Notice is hereby given that on March 10, 2005, at 1:00 p.m., local time, said Mortgage shal be torectosed at sale at pubkc auction to the high­ est bidder at the Bany County Courthouse, County of Barry. State of Michigan, (that being one of the pieces of holding Circuit Court in said County), of the premises described in said Mortgage, or some partofthem. The premises described in said Mortgage is located m the Township of Hope. County of Bany. State of Michigan and legally described as: Commencing on the North Section line of Section 1.T2N.R9W, at the intersection of Sager Road and Cedar Creek Road tor the place of beginning; thence West on said Section line 500 feet; thence South 306 feet; thence East 500 feet, more or less to the centertine of Cedar Creek Road; thence Northerly along the centerline of Cedar Crook Road 308 feet to the place of beginning. 1475 W. Sager Road Tax Identification No. 08-07-001-012-05 The redemption period shafl be one (1) year from the date of the sale; unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA. 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shal be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. DATED: January 18. 2005 The Provident Bank NEUMANN LAW. P.C. Attorneys for Mortgagee 1995 N. Cedar. Suite 4 Hoff, Ml 48842 (517)699-4629 FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Sherwood W. Stanton, Jr. and Marilyn Stanton aAi/a Marilyn J. Stanton, husband and wile as joint tenant- of Barry County. Michigan, Mortgagor to Long Beach Mortgage Company dated the 27ih day ot February. A.D. 2003, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, tor the County of Barry and Stale of Michigan, on the 27th day of October. A.D. 2004, In Instrument No. 1138227 Mortgage Re-Recorded December 9. 2004 Instrument No. 1138446 of Barry Records, which said mortgage was thereafter on. to-wit the 8th day of December, A.D. 2004, assigned io Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee tor Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2003­ 3, thru mesne assignments and recorded on January 12.2005 in the office of Register of Deeds in Instrument No. 1140072 tor said County of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, tor principal and inter­ est, the sum ot $77,96724 (Seventh Seven thou­ sand. Nine hundred Sixty Seven dollars and Twenty Four cents) including interest there on at elevens (six zero point) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on. the 3rd day of March. A.D.. 2005. at 1O0 o’clock said mortgage w« bo torectosed by a sale at pubic auction, to the high­ est bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Barry County. Michigan, of the prem­ ises described in said mortgage. Which said prem­ ises are described as follows: AH that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Woodland. In the County ot Barry and State of Michigan and described as foltows to wt: Lots 20 and 21 Ottiand Shores Except the East 20 feet of Lot 21 as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, on Pago 51 of Bany County Records. Tax ID: 08-015-045-016-00 The redemption period shal bo six months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 27. 2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO.. LPX By: Daniel E. Best, (P56501) Attorney tor Assignee of Mortgagee Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co.. LPA 755 W B«g Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy, Michigan 48084 WWR#03672906 (2/24) Notice Of Mortgage Forectooure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT... ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee, tn that event, your damages, N any. shaft be limited solely to ths return of ths bld amount tendered at sale, plua interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert J. Farwell. Jr. and Karen FarweH. husband and wde, original mortgagor(s). to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated October 23.2003, and recorded on November 18. 2003 In instrument 1117802, in Bany county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset Backed Pass­ Through Certificates. Series 2003-11 under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of November 1. 2003. without recourse as aaejgnes by an assignment. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Four And 45/100 Doiars ($140,154.45). inducting Inter­ est at 7.75% per annum. Under the power o» sale contained in stert gage and the statute in such made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby giv*;. that said mortgage wB bo torectosed by a safo of the mortgaged premises, or some part of thorn, at pubic vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 100 PM. on March 10. 2005 Said prr .iises are situated in Township of Prairevilte Barry Couirty. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 11. 12 and 13 of Poplar Beach No. 2. according to the recorded ptat thereof as recorded in Uber 3 of Plan on Pago 31, Bony County Records The redemption period shal L* 6 months from the date of such sale, untoss determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6CO.324la, in which case the redemption period shal oe 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 10,2005 For more information, please cal: FC H 248.583.1300 Troll & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Ameriquest Mortipge Securities Inc.. Asset Backed Pasa-Thrcugh Certificates. Series 2003-11 under tfte Poolnp and Servicing Agreement dated as of Novemt-er 1, 2003, without recourse 30400 Tnlegreph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite MH6968F01 mtw Notice Of Mortgage ftorodoeuro Iteie THB RRM tt A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT* ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM HBLL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE Al THE NUM3ER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TNa sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee In that everrt, your damages. If sny, ehsH bs Bmitsd eotely to ths return of the bld amount tondsrsd st sals, plus IntorssL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Louis R. Hamel, an unmarried man, original mortgagors), to Ameriquest Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated December 17, 2003. and recorded on January 90. 2004 in instrument 1^1518, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, aa Trustee of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2OO4-R1 under the pooling & servicing agreement dated as February 1, 2004 without recourse as assignee by an assignment on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Three And 80/100 Doiars ($109,833.80). including interest at 725% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be torectosed by a sate of foe mortgaged premiees. or some pert of them, at pubic vendue, at tie Barry County Courthouse in Hastings al 1«0 PM. on March 10. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria. Bany County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 ot foe Northeast 1/4 of Section 16. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, excepting therefrom the East 60 feet of Tract -A* the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 16. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, also excepting the North 5 acres of foe fol­ lowing description; the South 1/2 of foe Northeast 1/4 of foe Northeast 1/4 Section 16. Town 1 North, Range 7 Weal. Also excepting foe South 10 acres of the North 15 Acree of foe South 1/2, of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 16. Town 1 North. Range 7 West The redemption period shall bo 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated: February 10.2005 For more information, ptease cal* FC H 248.593.1300 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys For Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc. Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2004-R1 under foe pooling & servicing agreement dated as February 1. 2004 without recourse 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 ___ Fite #647078F01 401(k) rollovers made easy Marie D. Christensen, AAMS 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. SXS.T Edwardjones tad frM (MO) 288-5220 Serving fadmfed lavmlor. Stoce 18^ mwMxdwardjones.com MomOer SIPC �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 17. 2005 - Page 17 LEGAL NOTICES NQTKXOFMORTGAGEFORECLOSURESALE Default having been made m the conditions of a certain Future Advance Mortgage executed on August 14. 2003, by Steven C. Guy. ar unmarried man, as Mortgagor, to Chemical Bank Shoreline, is Mortgagee. which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Bany County. Michigan on August 28. 2003. in Document No. 1112044 [the "Mortgage"], on which Mortgage there « daimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of Two Hundred Fifty One Thousand Three Hundred Seventy Two and 84/100 Dollars ($251,372.84). as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other cos’s secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale In the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. February 24.2005. at 1 .-00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Bany, there win be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sate, for the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, cer­ tain property located in Barry County. Michigan, described in the Mortgage as follows: The South 2 rods of Lot 227 of the City, formerly VMage of Hastings, according to the recorued plat thereof. Also. Lot 309 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of the sate. Dated: January 27. 2005 MILLER. CANFIELD. PADDOCK AND STONE. P.LC Attorneys for Chemical Bank Shoreline By: Lori L. Purkey. Esq. 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (2/17) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTE M PTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMAT1ON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall bo limited solsty to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Eric R. Dietach and Deanna L. Dietach, husband and wife, onginal mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated May 23, 2003. and recorded on June 2. 2003 in instru­ ment 1105568. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Fifty And 68/100 Dollars ($97,550.68). including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on March 3. 2005. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lots 5 and 6. Block 27, of Eastern Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof. Barry County Records. The redemption period Shan be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case foe redemption period Shan be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: February 3, 2005 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5622 Fie F047029F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event. your demagea. If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel Kitchen, a married man and Laurie Kitchen, solely for the purpose of barring dower, original mort­ gagors). to Firstar Bank. NA. a National Banking Association. Mortgagee, dated January 8. 2002, and recorded on January 24. 2002 in instrument 1073806. and assigned by said Mortgagee to OFinanoal Mortgage Company. Inc. as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Two Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Seven And 037100 Dollars ($82,197.03). including interest at 925% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wih be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on February 24. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of Section 34. Town 2 North. Range 8 West: thence South 10 rods; thence East 8 rods; thence North 10 rods; thence West to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the datj of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated January 27. 2005 For more information, ptease caU: FC M 248 593 1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For CrtiFinandal Mortgage Company. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite *C38392F03 omjw THtS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. AND ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default has occurred in the conditions of a mort­ gage made by Scott R.Peck, a single man, mort­ gagor, to SBC Mortgage. LLC. a Michigan limited liability company, mortgagee, by a mortgage dated April 18,2003 recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, on April 24, 2003 as document no. 1102640. Because of said default, the mortgagee has declared the entire unpaid amount secured by sa*d mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this notice, there is claimed to be due, including for pnnapal and interest on said mortgage, the sum cf $41,711.60, and interest will continue on the principal baJsnce of $40,275.59 at the rate of five and one-hart (5.5%) percent. No suit or proceedings in law has been instituted to recov­ er the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. Notice Is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay said amount with interest, as provided in said mortgage, and al legal costs, charges and expenses, includ­ ing atiomoy‘s fees allowed by law. and art taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sate of the mortgages premises at public sate to the highest bidder as the East door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan, on Thursday. February 24. 2005 at 10O p.m. The premises covered by said mortgage are sit­ uated in the Village of Mtodtevilte, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as follows: Lot 4 and that part of Lot 5 of Assessor 's Plat Number 2 of Mtddtevilte, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 3 of Plats on page 9. described as fofiows. BEGINNING the Easterly side of High Street 186 feet from the comer of High Street and Dibble Streets in the Village of MiddleviBe; thence Northerly along the East side of High Street 64.5 feet; thence East to the Southeast comer of Lot 5 of Assessor s Plat Number 2. or the Southeast comer of Lot 4 of Block 41 of the original Village PtaL thence Southwesterly along the South line of Lot 5. 1382 feet; thence Southerly parallel to High Street 19.9 foot: thence Westerly paraHel with Dtobte Street 116.5 feet to the PLACE OF BEGINNING: and commonly known as 123 High Street, MtodtovNte. Ml 49333. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period wfll be six (6) months from the date of sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shaN be thirty (30) days from the date of sate Dated: January 13, 2005 TWOHEY MAGGINI, PLC Attorneys for Chemical Bank West Loon Servicer for SBC Mortgage, LLC By: David Schootenberg (P30610) Business Address. 212 Waters Buftfing 161 Ottawa Avenue, N.W. Grand R^mIs. Ml 49503 (616)4594)166 Nottoe Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that evert, your demegos. If any, sheff be MmHed eotefy io the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at safe, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condffions of a mortgage made by Robert S. Peake, a single man, original mortgagors), to National City Mortgage Services Co. Mortgagee, dated February 27,2004, and recorded on March 4. 2004 in instrument 1123155, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is daimed to be due at the date tiereof the sum of Eighty-One Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Six And 50/100 DoUrs ($81,456.50). including interest al 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage w« be foreclosed by a sale of the mnngagnri premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 120 PM, on February 24. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 48 of J.R. Bush's First Addition to the Village of Delton, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 33, Barry County Records The redemption penod shall be C months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: January 27,2005 For more information, please call; FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For National Crty Mortgage Services Co 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File 7046042F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THtS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFHCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that evert, your damages, H any, shall be limit­ ed sotefy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at safe, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott G. Payne, an unmarried man. original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated January 21. 2004. and recorded or. January X. 2004 in instrument 1121515. In Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Cavan Hundred Seventy-Four And 98/100 Dollars ($126,774.98). including interest at 9.375% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and t.ve statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 120 PM, on March 3. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the northeast comer of the west 1/2 of the northwest 1/4 of section 20. town 3 north, range 7 west; thence West 35 rods; thence South to Mud Creek; thence Northeasterly along the Bank ot Mud Creek to the 1/2 quarter line: thence north to the place of beginning also the north 15 acres, more or less, of the West X acres of the west 1/2 of the east 1/2 of the northwest 1/4 of said section 20, being aH the land on the north side of Mud Creek as it ongmalty ran. except the East 330 feet of the north 15 acres of the west X acres of the west 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Northwest I/4 section 20, town 3 north, range 7 west, being iand on the north side of Mud Creek at originally ran. The redrmption period shall be 12 months from the date o'. such sate. Dated: February 3. 2005 For morj information, please caU: FC M 748.593 1306 Trott f. Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #046881F01 obmtbm Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM K A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COL’_ECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED i OR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU AAE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sale may be rescinded by the forectoaing mortgages In that event, your damages, H any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return ef the bid amount ten­ dered at Bale, p0ue interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kam Magnusson, a single women, original mcrtgagor(s), to Fremont Investment & Loan. Mortgagee, dated June 24. 2002, and recorded on July 29. 2002 in instrument 1084541, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Four And 71/1D3 Doiars ($89,234.71). including interest at 10.99*4 per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 120 PM. on February 24. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Sectton 1, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of North 1/2 of the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1. Town 3 North. Range 7 West thence South in the center of Highway 175 feet, thence East 212 feet, thence North 175 feet, thence West 212 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sate. Dated; January 27. 2GO5 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Fremont Investment & Loan 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #046C20F01 KARAOKE Notice Of Mortgage Foredoeure Sate THtS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages, tf any, shall be tentted sotety to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ralph B Damron and Cynthia Damron, husband and wife, original mortgagof(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated February 2. 2001, and recorded on February 26. 2001 in instrument 1055349. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Ninety-Two And 86/1X Dollars ($164,592.86). including interest at 7.625% pet annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sate of the ntongagsd premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 120 PM, on February 24, 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 4 and 5 of Johnson's Gun Lake Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats on Page 38, except the foilowing portion of Lot 4 described as: a Parcel of land situated in the Southwest 1/4 of Section X, Town 3 North. Range 10 West, being more particu­ larly described as foltows: beginning at the Northwest comer of Lot 4. Johnson's Gun Lake Plat. Section X, Town 3 North. Range 10 West, thence North X Degrees X Minutes 00 Seconds East. 70.60 Feet along the Northerly line ot said Lot 4; thence South 10 Degrees 54 Minutes 40 Seconds East. 69.35 Feet; thence South 62 Degrees 24 Minutes 20 Seconds East 51.04 Feet to the Southeasterly Ine of the said Lot 4; thence South 80 Degrees 31 Minutes X Seconds West. 26.00 Feet along the Southwesterly fins of stod Lot 4; thence North 00 Degrees 11 Minutes 52 Seconds East 60.34 Feet along the Westerly line of said Lol 4 to the point of beginning. Yankee Springs Township. Bany County, Michigan. The redemption period shal be 8 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6003241a, in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: January 27. 2005 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593 1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File #O46695F0l Notice Of Mortgage Forecloeure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BCXJW V YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In th* event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the re.urn of the bid amount ten­ dered at sals, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel T. Rayos, a single man and Elizabeth A. Does, a sin­ gle woman and Laurite P. Chmielewski, a married woman, original mortgagor(s), to Priority Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated May 24, 1999, and recorded on June 10. 1999 m instrument 1030941. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Source Ono Mortgage Corporation as assignee by an assign­ ment. In Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is daimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Seven And 23/100 Dollars ($76,837.23), including interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wV be foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 120 PM, on February 24.2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Ba ry County. Michigan, and are describee as: Lots 63 and 64, Village of Orangevilte Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 14. ine redemption penoo snail oe o monots nom foe date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: January 27. 2005 For more information, please call: FC D 248 593.1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For CitiMortgage. Inc. successor by merger to Source One Mortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Sto 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #032461F02 C*U7« THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR. POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT TNE NUMBER BELOW f YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Dateut hM bMn made In tha conditions o< • mortgage made by Kenneth L Burton. Married and Tammy L. Burton. Mamed. Io Aratar Bank. NA. mortgagee, dated March 16. 1999 and recorded March 24. 1999 in Inatrument Number 1027005. Barry County Rocorda. Said mortgage a now held by Benk One. National Aaaociation. Aa Trustee by aeergnment dated November 30. 2000 and recorded on August 26. 2001 In Instrument Number 1085540. Bany County Records. There a claimed to be due on such mongege the sum ot hknsty-Two Thousand One Hundred Eighty and 9/100 DcJers (SS2.180.0S) metudmg Mamet at the rale ot 8BS% per annum. Under the power of sale contwned In the mortgage and the statutes ot Mo Stats of Mchigan. nodes a hereby ghen that the mortg^e wKIbetoreckaodbyasaleolthemongagedpramaes. or some pen ot them, at public venue st the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings In Berry County. MkMgen « 100 put on March 3. 2005. The pre mast are located In the Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Mchigan, and are deserted as: Begming at a point on the East lew o< Section 24, Town 2 North. Range 8 WeeL rSstant 1350 test North ot Sa South Ine ot the North 38 acres ot the South 1/2 of ths Northeast 1/4 at said Section 24; thence WM paraM w«h said South Ine ot the North 38 acres, a datance ot 331 Mar thence North pentel with said East eeear-r. M150 leet; thence East 331 test to the East section Ine; thence South 150 Met to the piece ot begmng. Subject to an easement mot the Easterly 33 test lor Pubic Hghuay purposes. The redemfiion pertod shoe be 8 mortta h~n the data ot such sale, unices the property a deta-mkied abandoned In accordance with -XXA J800.2241S. in which case tie redemption period shal he 30 days tram the date of ta tele. TO AU PURCHASERS: The toredoekig mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys tha property and lera la a eknMtaneous resolution wtth tie borrower. <n that evert, your damages, I any. are amMdaoMyK> the rattim of the bid amount tendered al sale. DMed: rabruary 3, 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attnm tar Bank One, National Asaodalon. As TnMM Aa Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (L4B) 457-1000 He No. 207.1518 ASAP831452 DEA'S. 02/10, 02/17. 02/24 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTBM TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY BBFOMIAT1OH OBTAINED W1U BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTVY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTANT DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been nw», In tie terms and condtaons of a certain mortgage made by Tammle L Keeny. a ekigle womret. Mortgagor, ta Crave Coeur Mortgage AeeocMon. Mortgagee, dated the 5th day of Math, 2002 nd recorded In the oihee of the Regnier of Doede, tar The County of Bany and Stale of Michigan, on ho 6th day of Aprt. 2002 h Insbumert No. 1077954 rt Bany County Records, said Mortgage having boar, assigned Io Mortgage Electronic Reg'stration Systems. Inc.. Its successors and assigns, as nom­ inee lor Household Rnance Corporation. Sa ouccoseoa and assigns gn which mortgage there la daimed to bo due. at the dale al Ma notice, the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Forty Ntoe A 53/100 ($104,049.53). and no aut or proceeding at law or In equity having boon InaMutad to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power ol sale contained In said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Mkhtawi ki such case made and provided, notes la hereby given SW on the 24ih day of February, 2005 at 1D0 o'clock p m. Local Time, said morfoage wfll be foreclosed by a sate at pubic auction, to foe highest bidder, at foe Bany County Courthouse in Hnttogs, (foal being foe building where foe Circuit Court tor foe County of Bany is held), of foe premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay foe amount due, as aforesaid on said mort­ gage, with interest thereon at 9.42000% per annum and afl legal costs, charges, and expenses, includ­ ing foe attorney toes slowed by tew, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by foe under­ signed, necessary to protect Its intereat in foe prem­ ises. Which said premises are described as follows: A11 that cwtaln ptece or parcel of lana situated in foe City of Hastings, County of Bany, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: COMMENCING 8 RODS EAST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 6, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST; THENCE RUNNING EAST 4 RODS; THENCE SOUTH 20 RODS; THENCE WEST 4 ROOS; THENCE NORTH 20 RODS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING THERFROM A STRIP OF LAND 2 ROOS WIDE OFF THE SOUTH SIDE THEREOF FOR HIGHWAY OR STREET. COMMENCING AT A PCMNT 8 ROOS EAST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 6. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 100 FEET; THENCE WEST X FEET: THENCE NORTH 100 FEET TO SECTION LINE; THENCE EAST ON SECTION UNE TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. During foe six (6) months immediately following foe sale, foe property may be redeemed, except that in foe event that foe property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCI A 600.3241a, foe prop­ erty may be redeemed during X days immediately following the sate. Dated: 1/27/05 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Mortgagee FABRIZIO 8 BROOK, P.C. Jonathan L Engman (P56364) Attorney for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 888 W Big Beaver, Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48064 248-362-2600 Pub:1/27-2H7 • M PROFESSIONALS’ by Wally miMB Shamrock Tavern miPHi VWwl y Mmlii nvWI a/ 9 pm to 1 am -SaturdayFebruary 19* Copies com’eniendyawBle on newsstands throughout Barry County �'ege 18 - Thursday. February 17. 2005 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following Special Use Permits Rehearing Case Number SP-5-2001 - Edwin A Luella Smith. Location: 7430 Velte Rd.. in Section 2 of Woodland Twp. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit expansion of a home occupation for a repair facility in a detached accessory building to include a sani­ tation disposal service, in the A zoning district. Meeting Dote. February 28. 2005. Time: 7:00 p.m . Place: Community Room in the Courts & Law Budding at 206 West Court St. Hastings. Michigan. Site inspection of the above described properties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the day of the hearing. Interested persons aesinng to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or m writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above men­ tioned time and place Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 948-4820 The special use appHcabon(s) ts/are available tor public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49068 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p m ). Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office at (289) 945­ 1290 tor further information The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signors tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes ot printed materi­ als being considered at the meeting to individuals •with disabilities at the meeting/heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following Michael Brown. County Administrator, 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 9-5-1284 Debbie S Smith, Barry County Clerk FORECLOSURE NOTICE i nis rirm is a oeoi collector anempung to coi­ led a debt Any information obtained will be ueed for this purpose. If you are In the Military, please contact our office at the num­ ber Bated below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has teen made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Lawrence W. Knobloch and Madokne C. Knobloch, in Joint Tenancy to Southern Pacific Funding Corporation, a California Corporation Mortgagee, dated July 14, 1998 and recorded August 5.1998 in Document No. 1016116. Bany County Records. Michigan Said mortgage was subsequently assigned through mesne assignments to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Trustee for the regis­ tered holders of ACE Securities Corporation Home Equity Loan Trust, Senes 2004-HS1, Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates on which mortgage there is daimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot Eighty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Nineteen Dollars and Eighteen Cents ($82,319.18) including interest 10.55% ner annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that sa«d mortgage wM be torectosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Jefferson Avenue entrance to the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center in Detroit. Ml at 100PM on Thursday. March 24. 2005 Said premises are situated in Village of Delton. Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lots 28 and 29 of Denon Plat, according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats. Page 29. excepting therefrom the Soutneastemty Extension of Main Street as found recorded in Uber 1 of Plats. Page 33. said Street also being part of J.R. Bush's First Addition to the Village of Delton Commonly kniwn as 144 Maple. Delton Ml 49046 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: FEBRUARY 14. 2005 JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Trustee for the regis­ tered holders of ACE Securities Corporation Home Equity Loan Trust. Senes 2OO4-HS1. Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates. Assignee of Mortgage Attorneys: Potestrvo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd Suite 100 Rochester HiHs. Ml 48307 (248)844-5123 THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONI ACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Defaul! has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lawrence W. Knobloch and Madeline C. Knobloch, husband and wife, to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation mortgagee, dated June 5. 2002 and recorded June 12. 2002 in Instrument Number 1082039. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. National Association, as Trustee for ABFC 2002-OPT1 Trust ABFC AssetBacked Certificates. Senes 2002-OPT 1 by assign­ ment submkted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Two Hundred Ten Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Three and 35/100 Dollars ($210,473.35) including interest at the rate of 12.05% per annum Under the power ot sale contained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice |S hereby given that the mortgage wiH be torectosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pub­ lic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1XX) p.m. on March 17. 2005 The premises are located m the Township ot Barry. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 8 and 9 of E .it Big Gilkey Plat, according to toe recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats. Pag* 18. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shafl be 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate Dated: February 17,2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. National Association, as Trustee for ABFC 2002-OP T1 Trust ABFC AssetBacked Certificates. Senes2002-OPT1. As Assignee PO Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No 221.1538 ASAP633761 2/17, 2/24. 3/3. 3/10 THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James J. Tuttle and Jeannme O Tuttte. husband and wife, to Advanta National Bank, mortgagee, dated August 2. 1999 and recorded August 31. 1999 in Uber 10347. Page 27. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee fka Bankers Trust Company of CaMomia, NA b, assignment dated February 28. 2003 and recorded on March 11.2003 in Instrument Number 1099253. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on suui mortgage the sum of Seventy-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred FiftyThree and 39/100 Dokvx ($77,753.39) including interest at the rate of 625% per annum Under the power of sate contained In the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1XX) p.m. on March 17. 2005. The premises are located in the Township of Hope, Barry County. Michigan, and are described Land referred to in this commitment is described as ail that certain property situated in Delton tn the County of Barry, and State of Michigan and being * described in a deed dated 9-8-95, and recorded 10­ 10-95, among the land records of the county and state set forth above, and referenced as follows: Book-642. Page 156. Lot 159 of Steven s Wooded Acres No. 3 according to the recorded ptet thereof, as recorded in Uber 5, of Plats. Page 84. The redemption period shafl be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned m accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemptton period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount Dated: February 17. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee fka Bankers Trust Company of California, NA, As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Mi 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 209.1970 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by A M Hurst Properties. LLC. a Michigan Corporation, to Sand Ridge Bank, formerly Nations' Bank of Hastings dated September 27, 2000, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds lor the County ot Barry and State of Michigan, on September 28. 2000, in Document number 1050077 and a certain mort­ gage made by A M Hurst Properties. LLC to Sand Ridge Bank, formerly National Bank of Hastings, dated January 5.2001. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds lor the County of Bany on February 5, 2001, in Document number 1054590 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclose Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OF ACE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMA^ON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sate may be THIS FIRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR MATON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be ed eotefy to the return of the bid amount M 3RTGAGE SALE - Default has been <nade in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Charlene C Moore and Michael R. Moore, her husband. orig<nal mortgagors), to Chadwick Mortgage. Inc., a Texas Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 14 1999. and recorded on April 22. 1999 in instrument *.0284-<5. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank One Financial Services. Inc. a Texas Corporation as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Two And 07/100 Dollars ($143,552.07), including m.erest at 10.94% per annum Under the rower of sate contained in said mort­ gage ard the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM. on March 17, 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: Cr.>.mencmg 744 feet North of the Southwest comer of Section 4. Town 2 North. Range 8 West, and thence East to the centeriine of Highway M-37 for point of beginning; thence West 165 feet; thence South 330 feet; thence East to centeriine of Highway M-37; thence North 9 degrees 19 minutes West along the centeriine of Highway M-37 to the point of beginning Subject to an easement over the North 16 5 feet thereof for ingress and egress pur­ poses. Parcel 2: Parcel of land described as: Commencing in the center of State Trunk Line Highway M-37, where said Highway intersects the South Section Ime of Section 4; thence West on the Section line to the Southwest comer of Section 4; thence North on the Section line 414 leet for place of beginning; thence North on Section 330 tee*: thence East to the cen­ ter of State Trunk Line Highway M-37; thence Southeasterly along the center of said Highway to a point due East of the place of beginning; thence due West to the place of beginning. Except com­ mencing 744 feet North ot the So comer of Section 4. Town 2 North, Range 8 West; thence East to the centeriine of Highway M-37 for point of beginning; thence West 165 feet; thence South 330 feet; thence East to centerline ot Highway M-37; thence North 9 degrees 19 minutes West along the centeriine cf Highway M-37 to the point of begin­ ning. Also a nght of ingress and egress to the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 5. Southwest 1/4 of Section 4, Town 2 North. Range 8 West, lying West of said Highwz. • ind North of the parcel heretofore described The redemption period shall bo 12 months from MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made n the conditions of a mortgage made by MicheAa Howard and Eric Howard, wile and husband, origi­ nal mortgagors). to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated November 27. 2002, and recorded on December 18. 2002 in instrument 1093933. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is daimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety And 19/100 Dollars ($117,990.19). including interest at 9.125% per annum. Under the pcr.ver of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wW be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX; PM, on March 3. 2005 Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Land situated in the Townstep of Rutland. County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as tofiows: Lot 224 and a part of Lot 223. 222 and 220, Algonquin Lake Resort Properties Unit No. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof in Combusa and Sagentsh Streets, described as: Beginning at a point on the East line of said Lot 220 distant North 01 degrees 23 minutes 46 seconds East 18.03 feet from the Southeast comer of said Lot 220; thence North 42 degrees 34 minutes 24 seconds West 224.38 test to the centeriine of said vacated Sagenish Street; thence North 38 degrees 02 minutes 35 seconds East 96.68 teat along said centeriine: thence South 54 degrees 45 minutes 42 seconds East 114.52 feet along the Northeast Ine ot said Lots 224 and 223 and ta Northerly exten­ sion; thence South 01 degrees 23 minutes 46 secLot 220 and its Northerly extension to the point of shall be 6 months from doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date ot such sate. Dated: February 3, 2005 For more Information, please cal: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Chase Home Finance. LLC succes­ sor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bmgham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 W46795F01 uu 30400 Telegraph Rd Sfe 200 ' Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4046888F01 in said Mortgage and in pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided, the said Mortgage will be torectosed by a sate of the premises therein described or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction, io the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hastings, and County of Barry. Michigan, that being the place of holding toe Circuit Court in and for said County, on March 24. 2005 at 1XX) o’clock in the afternoon of said day. and said premises wnll be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgage together with interest, legal costs. Attorney’s fees and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; which premises are described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 26. Town 4 Ncrth. Range 10 West. Village of Middleville. Michigan, desertoed as: Commencing at the inter­ section of the East line of Russell Street and cen­ terline of State Street; thence North 89 degrees 58' Under the power of sate contained in said mort- vxted. notice is hereby given that s«d mortgage wH be torectosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM, on February 24. 2005 Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County. Michigan are described as: Lot 1 of Sotomsu Addition to the Plat thereof as Recorder in Uber 4 of Plats on Page 61. The redemption period shal be 12 months from doned in acr jrdance wito MCLA 600.3241a. in Dated: January 27, 2005 For more information, ptease cm'FC D 248.563.1309 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys For Franklin Credit Management Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fte 8043484F01 o**’ Stay informed on local events... Subscribe to The BANNER! Call... FC G 248.593.1316 Trott & Trott. P.C. date of this notice, for prindpd and interest, the sum of 385.913.75 Dollars, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sate contained in said Mortgage has become operative: NOW THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been rate in the conditions of a mortgage made by William Chrysler and Deborah Chrysler. Husband and WMe. original mortgagor(s). to Ameriquest Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated October 9. 2002. and recorded on October 21. 2002 in instrument 1089773, in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Franklin Credit Management Corporation as assignee by an assignment. on which mortgage there is daimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot Seventeen Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Nine And 22/100 Dollars ($17.57922). including mterest at 7.75% 945-9554 CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing in the City Hail Council Chamber, 201 E. State Street. Hastings, Michigan, on Monday. March 7. 2005, at 7 30 p.m The purpose of the public hearing is tor the Planning Commission tc solicit comments and make a determination regarding re-zoning of 4 parcels of land related to a request by Delta Properties for a re-zoning ot a parcel of land located at 1220 and 1230 West State Street, from D-2 (Industrial) to B-2 (General Business). (See map and legend below.) 845.3 Ft to S Line W State St. N89Deg23*E282FtonSLine SO St S 845.3 R to Beg. Ex N 17 Ft CfTY OF HASTINGS. The S 26 50 Acres of E 220 W State St 1/2 NW Fri 1/4 Sec 18, Ex. Com at the NE Hastings Ml 49058 Cor of Above Desc-Ribed Land, on S Line of W Stale St on the N & S 1/4 Une Sec 18 For Beg. THSonN8S1/4Une400R More or Less to A Slake, Th W Parallel With The S Une W State 525 R. Th N 400 R More or Less to S Line W Stole St. Th E Along S Une W State St 525 Ft to Beg. Ex W 396 Ft There of. Ex Com at Cent Sec 18, S 89 Deg 23* W 640 Ft Continued. On E-W1/4 Une from CITY OF HASTINGS. The West 398’ feet of the South 26.50 acres of the East 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of Section 18, Town 3 North, Range 8 West. 8.2 acres, except commencing at the SW comer of the East 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of Section 18; thence North 875 feet ’ to the center of West State Street; thence East along the center of said street 233 feet; thenra South 875 feet; thence West 233 feet to beginning, except thr North 50 feet CITY OF HASTINGS, commencing at the SW comer of the East 1/2 of the NW 1A ot Section 18, Town 3 North. Range 8 West, thence North 875 feet tc the center of West Stale Street; thence East along the center of said street 233 feet; thence South 875 feet; thence West 233 feet to beginning. except the North 50 J feet, except the South 300 feet Beg. S 89 Deg 23* W 282 R. N 845 3 R to S Line of W Slate St. N 89 Deg 23'E 282 Ft on S Une SO St S 845.3 Ft to Beg. Ex E 230 of The Remaining part of S 26.50 A of the E 1/2 of the NW FRL 1/4 Sec 18-3N-8W Written comments will be received at Hastings City Hal. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request for ^for­ mation and/or minutes of said hearing should be deeded to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above The City wB provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (tele­ phone number 269-945 2468) or TDD can relay services 1-800­ 649-3777. Street to the Point of Beg' mtng of the description; thence North 00 degrees 16' 51* West 169 00 teet parallel to the centeriine of Russell Street: thence South 89 degrees 58' 17* West 132.00 feet parallel to said centeriine of State Street; thence North 00 degrees 16* 51* West 272.50 feet parallel to said centeriine of Russell Street; thence North 99 degrees 25’ 49* East 202 feet: thence South 00 degrees 16' 51* East 441.5 feet to centertine of Statu Street; thence South 89 degrees 58' 17* West 70 feet along the said centeriine of State Street to the place of beginning, subject to State Street nghtof-way. Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan. Redemption Period under Michigan Law (MSA 27A.3240) is Six (6) months Dated: February 14. 2005 SAND RIDGE BANK Mortgagee DEPOT LAW OFFICES DEPOT LAW OFFICE. PLC By: ROBERT L BYINGTON P27621 502 E. Bond • ‘120,000 • Church • Comer Lot Newer Furnace Central Air Recently Remodeled Newer Vinyl Siding Myra Whitehead Westdale Phone: 616-538-7700 Ext 123 CeX: 269-838-8786 CITY OF HASTINGS. Com m Center Sec 18-3-8, S 89 Deg 23' 1 W 640 Ft on E-W 1/4 Line for Beg S 89 Deg 23' W 282 Ft. N City Clerk �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 17. 2005 - Page 19 POLICE BEAT Last name spellled incorrectly In last week’s Police Beat there was an incorrect spelling and age listed for Amy Jo Rouse, 28, of Hastings, who was arrest­ ed on charges of disorderly conduct. The Hastings City Police Department inadvertently reported the wrong person as being arrested, and apologizes for the error. Fire destroys Orangeville mobile home ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP — A fire was reported to Central Dispatch 911 on Feb. 11 when a mobile home located behind Circle Inn was fully engulfed. Thomapple Township Emergency Services firefighters arrived and a thermal imaging camera was used to determine if every­ one was out of the home. A second mobile home was reported as possibly on fire. Barry County Sheriff Deputies Rob Horrman and Chris Yonkers and Michigan State Police Trooper Scott Sharrar assisted the TTES firefighters on the scene. Two occupants trapped in car accident PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP — A one-car personal injury accident was reported to Central Dispatch 911 on Feb. 12 at the comer of Parker Road and Oak Drive. The two occupants were unconscious and trapped in the car until Michigan St«e Police Troopers Dale Lynema, Mike Behrendt and Phil McNabnay arrived go scene. The 24-year-old female driver was from Grand Rapids. Police extinguish fire at high school HASTINGS — The Hastings Police Department officers responded to a report of a fire last Friday at the Hastings High School after school officials noticed a fire in the boiler room. Officers were able to put out the fire with extinguishers, containing the scene until the fire department arrived. Meth lab discovered in Prairieville Twp, PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP — Officers from Prairieville, Barry County Sheriff and Barry Township Police conducted a search of the residence at 12728 Boniface Point and vehicles nearby and found a methamphetamine lab. No arrests were made immediately, pending lab results of confiscated evidence. A decontamination unit from Detroit was called in to dispose of suspected hazardous materials. As a result of the investigation, two arrests were made on Jan. 26, on multiple felony counts of maintaining a metham­ phetimine lab. The two persons arrested were Dennis F. Randol, 50, and Carolyn Harden, both listing addresses of 5136 Cobblefield in Kalamazoo. Randol and Harden had been charged with maintaining the meth lab in a fifth wheel trailer on a vacant lot owned by the home­ owner, situated across the street from his home. The fifth wheel trailer has since been removed from the property. According to Prairieville Chief of Police Larry Gentry, the investigation by Prairieville officers continued and on Feb. 9, offi­ cers obtained an arrest warrant for the homeowner where the incident occurred. Officers arrested the home owner, Neil C. Vanderoest, on a warrant charging him with operating and/or maintaining a meth lab and with operating and/or maintaining a meth lab within 500 feet of specified places. Lions reverse their fortunes against two conference foes The Lions avenged two early Southern Michigan Athletic Association losses last week. The first time through the league season both Leslie and Bellevue edged out the boys from Maple Valley. The Lions topped them both kai week to improve to 8-4 in the league, and il-6 overall. Maple Valley topped Bellevue on the road Friday night 63-58 thanks to some great shooting, both inside and out. Dustin Jones connected on five of eight three point attempts, and finished with a team high 20 points. Maple Valley hit nine three-point shots on the night. Jason Beardslee hit all seven of his field goal attempts for Maple Valley, and finished with 17 points. “They packed their zone in pretty good,” said Lion coach Keith Jones. “Jason Beardslee moved into the high post, and that’s where a lot of his points came from." Despite all that great offense, the Broncos hung right with the Lions. Bellevue came out hot first, outscoring Maple Valley 15-9 in the opening quar­ ter. Dustin Jones* three-point shooting sparked the Lions in the second quarter, and they were able to pull ahead by two-points at the half. “The last few games we’ve been a little more patient,” said coach Jones. “We had to do that against Bellevue. We had to, to get an open shot. It was definitely Dustin Jones’ night.” Maple Valley trailed late in the second half, until a three by Adam Lamphere fell through with just under two minutes to play putting the Lions up one. Bellevue tried to foul the Lions over the final minute and a half, and succeeded. The Lions suc­ ceeded at the free throw line though to seal the vic­ tory. Maple Valley hit nine of its 12 free throw attempts in the fourth quarter. Behind Jones and Beardslee, Lampheic tossed in 13 points for Valley, and Adam Gonser added nine. Dustin Mead had nine assists, distributing the basketball around and through the Bronco zone. Lamphere also had six assists. Free throws sealed the deal for the Lions in their 82-74 win over Leslie on Tuesday, Feb. 8, as well. The Lions hit 12 of 17 in the fourth quarter, as the Blackhawks started hacking them early in an effort to get back in the game. Mead was six of eight from the line in the fourth quarter, and seven of 11 for the night. Lion coach Dustin Jones wasn’t sure why the Blackhawks started fouling with still more than two minutes on the clock, and the Lions clinging to a four-point lead. The Lions shoot over 60-percent from the free throw line as a team, and most of the Lion starters :hoot closer to 70-percent from the stripe. Maple Valley’s starters didn’t just do a good job at the free throw line Tuesday. All five of the Lion starters finished in double-figures with Lamphere leading the way with 20 points. Mead added 15, Josh Bursley 13. and Beardslee and Dustin Jones ten apiece. “For a high scoring game, we took care of the ball pretty well," said coach Jones. "We only had 11 turnovers." The Lions will look to hang on t a little bit of that patience as the season begins to wind down. Maple Valley will be back in action Friday night at home against Dansville, then Tuesday travels to face Portland. Swimmers win a trio of events against Wayland The Thomapple Kellcgg-Hastings co-op boys’ swim team fell to two .onference foes in the past week. The Trojans were topped by Wayland in Hastings Tuesday night 104-76. TK-Hastings managed to win three evtms. The foursome of Derek Thurman, Keky Edwards, Joey Pascucci, and Morley picked up a rare relay victory for the Trojans when they touched the wall first in the 200 medley relay ki 2.-06.80. Thurman scored the ether two Trojan victories. He won the 50 free style in 27.57 seconds, and the 100 breast stroke with his time of 1:19.96. Last Thursday, the Trojans hosted Unity Christian, and were downed by the Crusaders 107­ 70. . Tim Eerdmans was the only Trojan to earn a vic­ tory in that meet. He was the day’s best diver with a score of 143.90. The Trojans will swim again on Tuesday after­ noon. at Spring Lake. Man held for drunk driving, open intox HASTINGS — Officers arrested Kenneth Williams, 26 of Hastings, for operating a vehicle while intoxicated Friday. Officers said they observed a vehicle driving erratically in the 200 block of East Woodlawn shortly after midnight The vehi­ cle was seen weaving back and forth and then made an abrupt turn in front of a west-bound vehicle, nearly causing an accident. Officers then stopped Williams, who admitted to having a couple of beers. After displaying difficulties during dexterity eval­ uations and registering a. 16% Mood alcohol level, he was placed under arrest for operating while intoxicated. Williams also was charged with having open intoxicants in a motor vehicle after officers found an open 40-ounce container of beer in his car COURTNEWS • Randy Warner. 45, of Delton, was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court last week to 12 to 120 months in prison with credit for 86 days served, and costs and fines of $620 for one count of possession of the controlled substance metham­ phetimine. This charge stems from his arrest in November 2003 in Barry Township. This prison sentence will be served concurrent with the sentence he received in Allegan County. The maximum penalty for the felony is 10 years in prison and/or $15,000 in fines. behavioral therapy, and attend AA meetings while in jail and on probation. The maximum penalty for this felony is 10 yean and/or $15,000 in fines. • Wayne Schipper, 36, of Nashville, was sentenced to 36 months of probation. 30 days in jail with credit for 13 days served, two AA or NA meetings per week and court costs of $250 for two counts of probation violation. tence. The maximum penalty for this felony is $500 to $5,000 in fines and either one to five years in prison or probation with 30 da;s to one year in jail and 60 to 180 days of community serv- • Larry Muller, 50, of Hopkins, was sentenced to 23 to 60 months in prison and court costs and fines of $1,120 for one count of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, third offense. He was arrested in Prairieville in December. This prison sen­ tence is to be served consecutive to any parole violation sen­ The charges include one count of use of marijuana and one count of failure to comply with substance abuse assessment while on probation. His original charges were one count of pos­ session of the controlled substance marijuana and one count of the non-narcotic controlled substance Vicodin last May in Nashville. • Robert Conklin. 46, of Hastings, was sentenced to 24 to 480 months in prison and costs and fines of $370 for one count of operating and/or maintaining a methamphetimine lab in Baltimore Township in November and December of 2004. There is a hatitual offender third conviction notice attached to this sentence, which doubles the maximum sentence to 20 years and/or $200,000. This sentence is to be served concur­ rently with the sentence in a separate file and consecutive to any parole violation. • Robert Sibbersen, 45, of Richland, was sentenced to two years probation, six months in ja;l with credit for 43 days served, and $1,100 in costs and fines for one count of posses­ sion of the controlled substance methamphetimine in Prairieville in November. He is also to receive substance abuse counseling, cognitive • Ernest Polley, 44, of Delton, was sentenced to 12 months in jail with credit for 53 days served, 36 months probation, and $1,620 in fines and costs for one count of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, third offense. He was arrested in Barry Township in December. He will be considered for the adult drug court program after serving a min­ imum of six months in jail. He is also to receive substance abuse counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy and attend AA meetings while in jail and on probation. The maximum penalty for this felony is $500 to $5,000 in fines and either one to five years in prison or probation with 30 days to one year in jail and 60 to 180 days of community service. • Gregory Brochue, 52, of Hastings, was sentenced to 24 months on probation 60 days in jail with credit for 11 days served, and fines and costs of $860 for one count of domestic violence, third offense, from his arrest in Hastings Jan. 9. 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Lewis Hunt. Kami McCowan. Talia Quero. Gabrielle Shipley. Hannah Smith. Tyler Vining. Ryan Watson and Brian Wilder. A and B Honor Roll — Kaitlyn Addison. Nate Allen. Kacy AmaroCheek, William Anders. Brandon Arnold. Elizabeth Bartha. Emilea Bender. Jacob Bentz. Meghan Bikt. Kasey Braska, Casie Cantwell. Trent Cardosa. Nicholas Christiansen, Cassandra Coplin. Jessica Decker. Kassandra Decker. Tyler Dempsey. Brandon Dill. Jolene Drum, Adam Farrah. Misti Farrah. Mikayla Hackler. Aiea Hammond, Brooklyn Hayes. Jeffrey Heuss. Kannon Hoffman. Katie Hook. Caylie Hudson. Jeffrey Jackson. Victor Jovanovich. Zachary King-Kintner. Sarah Lcpird. Chelsea Martin. Adam May. Casey McCoy. Brandi Miner. Mattie Morgan. Kyla Mutch. Alexia Newland. Ashton Norris. Daniel Overbeek, Alison Papesh. Tyler Payne and Phoenix Pease. Nickolas Peters, Luke Schroeder. William Schut. Cameron Schutte. Michael Sellepack. Michael Shockley. Bradley Smith. Lindsay Smith. Morgan Smith. Colin Talbot. Mitchell Wandell. Ciaira Willma. Kelsey Winslow. Connor Welschleger, Kaleigh Workman. Sixth grade All-As — Clara Bagley. Aubrey Beeler. Avery Blackbum. Carly Boehm. Alex Haase. Taylor Hennessey. McKenzie Nguyen. Dallas Swinehan. Kristin Wine and Jacob Yakel. AB Honor Roll — Darrin Adam. April Allen. Evan Beadle. Nicholas Bieganski, Jeffrey Bissett. Taylor Blacken. Alexander Blinoe. Meghan Bottle, Dylan Bouchie, Tyler Bourdo. Dustin Brace. Chelsea Bradfield. Breeana Calhoun. Mitchell Chapman. Trevor Curtic. Jordan Dimock. Austin Drake. Bradley Eddy. Isaac Englesma. Jacob Evans. Taylor Gallagher. Katelyn Grizzle. Haley Hildebrand. Charles Hoadley. Ryan Hoeberling. Krista Holtman. Sara Hudson. Jessica Jackson, Kasie Jacobs. Cameron James. Lucas Kelly. Jacqueline Martin. Kristy Matthews. Robert Mayberry. Renee McConahay. Amanda Mikolajczyk. Harley Miller. Jacob Minshall. Jamie O’Grady. Kayla-Lea Paradowski. Aaron Pierce. Andrew Pursley. Joseph Quero. Joe’ Quick. Ryan Ramsey. Trenton Risner. 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Benjamin Barry, Vincent Basler, Allison Bryans, Shanna Burgett. Greggory Cain. Benjamin Desvoignes. Miranda Endsley. Krista Fenstemaker, Douglas Ferrall, Eric Gillespie. Deanna Hill, Tas~ha Hinckley. Kaitlyn Kendall. Derrek Kurr, Charles Leonard. Samuel Lewis. Rodney Morgan. Max Myers. Jessica Newton. Leah Overmire, Kyle Quada. Cassondra Sbepler. Mallori Spoelstra, Julia Thomas, Kimberly Vannocker, Marissa Vanwingcn. Brittany Wescott and Heather Wilcox. Honorable Mention — Jacob Barry. Dufour, Corinne Eggleston. Chattel Gerber. Brock Hammond, Seth Hom, Brooke Koons, Brian McKeough, Nicole Meredith. Joseph Mix. Daniel Secord, Lindsey Selby, Adam Sheldon. Travis Taylor. Frederic© Torres. Johnathon Vinton. Kelly Wilson and Benjamin Zaccanelli. Seniors High Honors — Betsy Acker-. Zac Allen, Maria Arcila Ruiz. Kayla Arnie. Timothy Aspinall, Mariah Bachen. Erin Bare. Courtney Barnard*, Jacquelyn Beduhn*. Wyatt Benton. Jesse Cappon, Allison Cooney. Amy Dcmaray. Cody Depew*. Catherine Fish*. 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Robert D’Agostino, Daniel Doyle, Ryan Dykhouse. Holly Fcnstemaker. Aaron Fortier, Tiffany Fox. Andrew Griggs, Leona Hall, Tiffany Hause. Brandon Johnson. Christopher Katje, Jordan Kimble. Kathryn Lawrence, Ashley Lowe. Kyle Lustey Faith Mejeur, Alyssa Menncll. Michael Newsted. Christy Pohja. Paula Taylor, Mark Vanderveen. Jacob Vincent arid Kristin Williams. Honorable Mention — Jeffrey Allen. Jared Bell, Tia Blood. Jaymee Campbell. Ashley Chase. Nicole Cichanski. Andrew Conklin. Kurtus Daniels. Megan Davis. Kevin Dickinson. Heather Gleason, Mathew Hallifax, Cherie Hoaglin, Stephen Hollister. Amanda Keeler. John Kinney. Robert Mekkes, Willie Murray. Brandon Peterson. Amanda Sekrecki, Amanda Sink. Hilde Indicates 4.0 grade point average or high- � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-02-24.pdf d0335beae419378949474554dad665df PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY '* 121S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 49058-im • 60 phis jobs may be i coming to Middleville S More leadership, less politics See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 3 See Stcry on Page 19 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings ANNER Thursday, February 24, 2005 VOLUME 152, No. 8 PRICE 50C Neil reappointed to Parks and Rec Commission by David T. Young Editor Despite accusations of perpetuating the good ’ole boys’ network, the appointment of former colleague Ken Neil to the Parks and Recreation Commission was approved 5*2 Tuesday by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Neil was appointed to a threc-ycar term Poe to the winter storm, the "Sounds of America" concert has been resched­ uled for this coming Sunday. Feb. 27, at 7 pjn. in the Lakewood High School : Auditorium. Musicians should report at 6 jxm. The Thomapplc Wind Band is com­ prised of about 50 adults from the Barry County Area. The concert will highlight the differenl kinds of music dial make up the American culture. Small ensembles will also perform. This is a free family concert with a teception afterwards where people can personally meet the performers. A free­ will donation is accepted at the door to support further concerts. V oihmml “We did go through the process (of interview­ ing eight candidates), we had good applicants. I think Mr. Neil will do a very fine job on the board. That’s not to say the others who applied wouldn’t do a fine job.” James agreed, saying. “There have been a lot of positives and they’ve been written up by the press. Ken lias a lot of experience." Neil had served on the Parks and Rec Commission most recently as chairman of the ‘7 hope Mr. Neil doesn’t take my com­ ments personally, bat there at those in the community who feel that the good ‘ole boy network U alive and active.’' W- 1 nye - -« ronwoo --10-member body, but he had to step down in December as a representative from • the County Board of Commissioners because he lost his County Board seat to Gibson i.1 the primary last August. This appointment would make him a representative of me public instead. Wing said he didn’t intend to vote fix Neil’s appointment if there was only orc ending Dec. 31, 2007. and newcomer Catherine Deyo-Young was selected for a one-year term to replace Mike Bagley, who has acknowledged he can no longer serve. Voting to appoint Neil were Chairwoman Clare Tripp, Vice Chairman James French. Wayne Adams, Sandra James and Tom Wing. Dissenting were Howard “Hoot’’ Gibson and Don Nevins. Michael Callton was absent. ’ In moving to appoint Neil. French said. The Maple Valley Board of Education rW. 14 accepted me resignation « soag* time trustee David Favre, who tendered his resignation effective March 1. The board has 30 days to appoint someone to fill the seat vacated by Favre. Anyone living in the school district who to interested in being appointed to the board should submit their application to the administration office by Saturday, Match 5. The board will interview the carxhdates and nuke its appointment during its regular meeting Monday. March 14. « by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Passionate about promoting conservation, land preservation and innovative agriculture, Thomas K. Guthrie Jr. is being remembered as a dynamic, visionary leader on local, state and national levels. He has left a legacy of dedicated service to the causes in which he believed, friends and associates say. Guthrie, 63. elected Prairieville Township supervisor in November, died unexpectedly Saturday evening at his Sunshine Prairie Farms on Milo Road in Delton. As chairman of the Barry Conservation District, he presided at the organization’s annual meeting last Saturday and then went home to do his farm chores. Guthrie fell from a ladder to his death, sustaining head and neck injuries, while working in his bam. after climbing up to a hay loft. An autopsy revealed that his death was due to the accidental fall KCC luncheon slated for Friday The Institute for Learning in Refitment at Kellogg Community College will be boat an for a lunch and leant program Friday, Feb. 25. at KCCs center just west Water quality workshop set A water quality workshop will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday. March 2. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Road, Middleville. The workshop will discuss what plants and trees can be used to create a beautiful lakcshore. Included in the discussionm will be how to combat certain trouble spots and tips on fighting erosion. Find See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 See PARKS, page 2 Prairieville supervisor, ag leader Tom Guthrie dies -inul scnocN ooara member resigns OS rtasungs. The program, from noon to 1:30 p m., will feature instructor Steve Youngs on comparative religions, primarily focusing on Judaism and Middle Eastern religions. A light lunch, buffet style win be avail­ able to attendee i. Cost of the program and hatch to $5 per person. The lunch and learn program to an opportunity for ILR members and others to participate in a lifo-long learning activity, socialize and to meet new people. The Institute for Learning in Retirement to a community-based organi­ zation of men and women ages 50 and older who share a ktve and enjoyment for learning. Programs are designed by the members and KCC staff. The ILR continually seeks ideas for presentations, classes and instructors vho would like to share their expertise, knowledge or life experiences. For more information about the Institute for learning in Retirement and a schedule of computer classes, planning meetings and classes, call 948-9500, extension 2838. Catherine Deyo-Young Ken Neil Ava Morrison and Kaiden Shumway; adults (back row) are volunteer Sandi Smith, and “was not caused by anything health-relat­ ed." a relative said. In addition to being a new township super­ visor, Guthrie had been serving as executive director of the Michigan Integrated Food & Farming Systems (MIFFS) at Michigan State University since 1998. He was recently appointed to the Barry County Economic Development Alliance and served as chair­ man of Rural Partners of Michigan, an organ­ ization assisting rural communities. He also is a former vice president of Michigan Farm Bureau from 1993-96 and former president of the County Farm Bureau and a board member from 1983-88. “Tom Guthrie’s involvement in Farm Bureau and the agricultural community in general always had a positive influence.” said Barry County Farm Bureau President Rick Lawrence. “His practical thoughts on agricul­ ture were known at the local, state and even national level. Ag has lost one of its best sup­ porters. and he will sorely 5e missed." Guthrie helped plan and create the Michigan Agricultural Stewardship Association in the early 1990s and previously Sheila Horrell, CAA's community resource manager for Barry County Housing & served as its president, secretary and treasur- Mfa/k for Warmth goes indoors Saturday's 20th annual Walk for Warmth will be be held indoors for the first time — in the gymnasium at the First Baptist Church of Hastings. The event, which has an opening ceremony at 9:30 a.m., raises funds to help low-income, elderly and disabled Barry County residents stay warm during the winter. Sponsored by the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan, the walk starts at 10 a.m. Promoting the walk are children (from left) Dayton Graham. Aubree Shumway, Alizabeth Morrison. Support Services; and Beverly Newton. CAA intake specialist. Jan Hanough. Michigan Stale University Tom Guthne Extension director in Barry County, said “1 always think of Tom as being a futurist for agriculture. He was always thinking out of the box." Hartough and Guthrie have worked togeth­ er on a variety of panels and projects for about 22 years. He was noted for having a tal­ ent to bring individuals together to accom­ plish things, she said. “Tom was such a wonderful person and very much a visionary. He was a good spokesperson for the agricultural communi­ ty" Guthrie had been planning to be in Washington D.C. March 1 as an Extension lay leader to talk to legislators on behalf of MSU GUTHRIE, page 19 Hastings schools may save $180,000 by refinancing ing. the school board: by David T. Young $4,375 million on the debt for construction of $181,665. However, she cautioned that lend­ Editor the new rec center and pool that opened in ing rates could change by March 1, ultimate­ The Hastings Schools Board of Education ly making the amount higher or lower. hopes to save nearly $200,000 by refinancing September 2003. Barb Hunt, director of finances for the The board also learned, in a somewhat Education Assessment program tests to re­ a portion of the bond approved by voters in schools, said. “A resolution was passed to related matter, that a semester course in take any appropriate portion of the exam at a the summer of 2001 for a new recreation cen­ look into this. We’re getting all the pricing, aquatic training will be offered at the high later date. This will give the studen.s another ter and pool. but we won’t make a final determination until school pool in the next academic year. chance to earn “proficient” status in specific March 3. “This is a savings that will go directly back Assistant Superintendent Man- Vliek said the areas they may have fallen short. night announced she and her colleagues will have a special meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday. to the taxpayers.” Hunt added. “It will not go CPR. life saving and lifeguard certification. March 3. at the school administration build­ ing conference room to consider arrang”g into the schools' general fund." She said that as of Feb. 22. the rate of sav­ course also will be offered at the high school. for a lower financing rate for the remaining ings was 3.31 percent, which would be In other business at Monday night's meet­ Board President Patricia Endsley Monday instruction will include water safety, training. Vliek added that a yoga-pilates fitness • Approved a proposal to allow all students deemed not proficient by the Michigan • Accepted an anonymous gift of $4,000 to buy uniforms and equipment for the girts' soccer program. • Accepted the second lowest bid of See HASTINGS, page 2 �Page 2 - Thursday. February 24. 2005 • The Hastings Banner Two Barry Dems’ resolutions adopted at state convention by David T. Young out to attract wildlife, such as songbiids. butterflies and frogs. The speakers will include Kay Howard. Gun River Watershed Project coordinator, facilitating and discussing the project; Jill Schreurs. A men corps technician, dis­ cussing 'What you do and bow it affects the environment you live in;' Julia Kirkwood. Department of Environmental Quality, dis­ cussing 'Landscaping for waler quality, what works for you;' and Kelly Goward. Allegan and Ottawa Counties District Forester discussing "Trees in the Urban Landscape.* The Right Tree for the Right Place.* and *How to Plant a Tree So it Lives!* For more information, please call or e­ mail Kary Howard at 269673-8965 exten­ sion 3. to carefully select the products and materi­ als to be used in building a home. To resist the heat flow, a higher R-value in insulation products is required in walls, roofs and ceil­ ings. Because most of a home's heat is lost through the foundation, under the proposed code, foundations will be required to be insulated as well. The placement of win­ dows and their energy ratings are also fac­ tors in the revised code. A complete analysis of ten sample homes indicated a net benefit to homeowners with a home built to meet the new code require­ ments. When comparing mortgage costs related to the energy efficiency and the energy savings, there w~ an average net benefit of $1,046. To find out more about the proposed codes, visit www.energycodes.gov/ Two blood drives planned in area 'Marne’auditions Feb. 28, March 1 Two Red Cross blood drives are planned in the next several days, at Delton Kellogg High School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. Feb. 25, and from noon to 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28. at Centra! United methodist Church in Lake Odessa. Local Red Crocs officials say consistent blood donations are needed to maintain and stabilize the supply. The Red Cross consid­ ers a three-day supply of blood safe and adequate for meeting the ongoing needs of patients in 70 Michigan hospitals. A five- to seven-day supply is considered optimal for being prepared to respond Io a crisis For the pest two years, the blood supply in Michigan has been in critical condition. Blood supplies have rarely reached two days, with blood donations down an aver­ age of 10 rc 15 percent Blood doncre must be at least 17 yean old. weigh 110 pounds or more, and be in good general health. Fur more information locally, call the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross at 945-3122. Trail group winter hike is Saturday The Chief Noonday chapter of the North Country Trail Asaociatioa will have a win­ ter hike this weekend! Everyone is wel­ come. The activity is planned for 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Long Lake Lodge at the Yankee Springs Recreation Area. Driving directions from Hastings: From the intersection of Broadway and State Street go west co Stale for 23 miles. Go straight on M-43 for 0.3 miles, straight onto M-179 (Chief Noonday Road), after 13 miles, bear left onto Gun Lake Road. Go 5.6 miles until it intersects with Yankee Spring Road at the stop sign. Go straight on Gon Lake Road for 13 miles. The access is on the right. For more information, call Lynne Dinham at 269-927-5001 The web address is: www.noithcountrytrail.orj/cnd First aid, CPR classes pianned American Red Cross first aid and CPR classes will be held Friday and Saturday. Feb. 25 and 26, at Grace Lutheran Church, Hastings. This standard first aid with adult, child, and infant CPR course meets Slate of Michigan requirements for child care providers and workplace OSHA require­ ments. The titres will be 5 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25. arc! from 8 am. to 2:30 pin. Saturday. Feb 26. The cost is $40. whkh includes materials to help retain skills and serve as reference tools in an emergency. A light lunch is also provided, or students may bring their own. To register or for more information, cal' instructor Kan Domke at 945-9181 Builders seminar set for Feb. 28 Barry County Lumber of Hastings is helping area builders be proactive about the proposed Michigan uniform energy code to take into effect Feb. 28. Barry County Lumber hosted a free train­ ing session presented by Tun Mrozowaki. professor of construction management at MSU to answer the builders questions of how to comply with new regulations. The code training was held at Kellogg Community College’s Hastings campus on Feb. II. Michigan is one of ten states left that have not yet implemented an energy code, which will change how all builders in this state construct homes. ■ Under the new codes, builders will need Aspiring actors are encouraged to attend the open auditions for "Maine” from 7 to 9 p.m Monday, Feb. 28. and on Tuesday, March 1, from 7 to 8 ’be at Rutland Township Hall, located at 2461 Heath Road in Hastings. There will be callbacks from 8 to 9 p.m on Tuesday. March 1. Nonna Jean Acker from the Thornapple Players says. "Come prepared to read from the script and to sing. You may prepare a musical selection (no longer than 60 sec­ onds please), but it is not necessary." Any post high school age adult, from Barry County or the surrounding area may audition. Forrest Evans is the musk director for the musical production. Show dates are April 28. 29 and 30 at 7 p.m. and May 1 at 3 p.m at Central Elementary Auditorium in Hastings. Rehearsals will be on Mondays. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Commission on Aging building in Hastings.* More information about this spring's Thornapple Players musical is available from director Laura Soule at 269 838-7681 and Sandy Greenfield, the assistant direc­ tor. at 269-945-2746. Lenten luncheon series to continue^ Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings will be host for this year's Community Lenten Lunch and Worship series on the Thursdays of Lent, continuing through next month. Anyone is invited and welcome to be part of this annual gathering, sponsored since 1970 by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association. Lunch will be provided at noon each Thursday by a crew of cooks and servers organized through the Grace Sarah Circle. A free-will donation will be received. Worship will begin at 1230 and end by I p.m. This year's theme is “Lent — a Journey of Life and Death." Laypersons from six local congregations will share personal wit­ ness reflections on that theme. Michael Anton, the host pastor, will serve as liturgist each week. Grace Lutheran is located al 239 E. North St. in Hastings, across from Tendercare Nursing Home. Call 945-9414 for more information. Walk for Wamth’ slated for Feb. 26 The 20th annual Walk for Warmth is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday. Feb. 26, at the First Baptist Church, East Woodlawn Avenue, in Hastings. The Community Action Agency (CAA) of South Central Michigan sponsors the annual fund-raiser to help low-income, elderly, and disabled residents with home heating emergencies. Last year the 19th annual Walk for Warmth raised more than $70,000 and helped almost 815 families stay warm during the winter. This year’s walk, which for the first time will be held entirely indoors, aims to raise $80,000 and help more than 900 families. Area residents are being asked to collect pledges and join the walk Feb. 26 at seven locations throughout Barry, Branch, Calhoun, and St. Joseph counties. The three-mile outdoor walk-a-thons raise awareness of the need for fuel assistance and help turn warm hearts into warm homes. Pledge sheets are now available al local CAA office or at many area businesses. Editor It was a historic first for the Barry County Democratic Party last Saturday at the state convention in Detroit. The local party had two of its resolutions adopted by the Michigan Democratic Party Resolutions Committee. Former Barry County Democratic Party Chairman Mel Goebel said the only time he can remember even one locally-generated res­ olution being adopted by the state party was more than 30 years ago during the Vietnam War era. Of the two resolutions that passed state muster, one. regarding corporate farms, was introduced by current county Chairwoman Barbara Cichy. The other, regarding extension of unemployment benefits, was championed by county Vice Chairman David Brinkert. In her resolution supporting regulation of corporate farms, Cichy commented. “Concentrated animal feeding operations’ animal discharges should be subject to the full water quality protection requirements under the Clean Water Act. Exempting discharge of industrial wastewater from manure process­ ing facilities and industrialized agricultural operations is totally unacceptable. “Hopefully the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will put Michigan’s feet to the fire and clean up these factory farms and the elimination of new factory farms where the watershed will be endangered. We should be seeing the legislature implementing liability laws, which would make corporations respon­ sible for the pollution produced by their live­ stock.” Brinkert's resolution was more personal because he lost his job with a manufacturer because it closed its doors and moved its operations to Brazil, where labor is much cheaper. The resolution that was adopted asserts the federal government hasn't adequately dealt with outsourcing and losses of high paying jobs. It calls for extension o» unemployment benefits for those who have lost jobs because of corporate downsizing or plant closings and extension of mTordable health insurance. David Brinkert Barbara Cichy Brinkert said. “I’m concerned about a lot of citizens out there. When I read the Banner every week I see a lot of foreclosures in the legal notices section, which tells me a lot of people are going bankrupt. "I'm concerned that people like myself and 1200 co-workers lost our jobs not because of lack of performance but because of a poor economy or corporate greed.” Brinkert said he’s aware some may believe the solution is for the downsized workers to find other jobs, but too often they are forced to take new positions at much lower wages and perhaps no benefits. The most controversial resolution adopted by the Barry County Democrats was one pro­ posing the elimination of the Michigan Senate in an effort to save money for a troubled state economy. It was not adopted by the state level of the party. f Cichy was elected last weekend the State Democratic Central Committee and Goebel was selected as altemare. She also served on the Rules C jmmittee at the state conven­ tion. • In all, the state group adopted 38 resolu­ tions. “It was an off year for elections so I only expected a lot of housekeeping matters.” she said. “But we passed 38 resolutions that state what this party stands for.” Brinkert added. "The turnout we had in Detroit was huge, especially for an off year. Jt was a great day for Barry County Democrats, it was an exciting time. We hope we can make positive changes for all of the people of Michigan.” PARKS, continued from page 1 Neil’s appointment if there was only one Barry County voters put up a signal (in the opening on the commission, rather he planned 2004 elections) that they’re tired of the good to support Deyo-Young. However, when he ’ole boy system.” learned Bagley had decided to resign, it paved Neil, in his defense, said. “I can’t let these the way for Deyo to gain the one-year term. people say I didn’t do a ynnd ipfe, ftp Wing said, “I’ve wqrked with Ken (on the these people at Parks and Rec, Board meet? County Board) for me last four years. If it’d .^ngi.” .been just one candidate, 1 would have chosen Neil said during his tenure the park hired a Catherine Deyo, but Iln not opposed to Ken new director. Dr. George Ward Shannon, and taking that second position.” began to move forward in a positive direction. Tripp, who serves as secretary on the Parks After the vote was taken, Neil told the and Rec Commission, said, “We arc fortunate County Board. "I appreciate the confidence to have someone apply for two positions and you have in me to be on the Parks and take this kind of criticism. Anything he (Neil) Recreation Commission... You have to repre­ has done has not had ill effect (on Chariton sent all the people of Barry County, not just Park). We’ve got good momentum going at one township or a few people. It’s not just get­ the park. He’s a team player and a business­ ting together with three or four people in a man.” coftce shop and deciding what you’re going Gibson expressed his opposition, saying to do. Neil had been part of recent problems at “I’m glad I’m a good ’ole boy and we’ve Charlton Park. He cited the park losing three got some good old girls, too." special events, the Civil War Muster, Steam Former Parks and Rec Commissioner Jeff and Gas Engine Show and Truck Show. VanNortwick. who failed in his second bid to Nevins, though he voted against Neil, said get back on the commission, congratulated Neil, but told the board the action should have there are 10 members of the Parks and Rec Commission and all of the blame should not been delayed because the agenda posted on the Internet did not include this matter. Van be absorbed by Neil. Nortwick was one of the eight applicants who At the beginning of the meeting, citizens Harland Nye and Elden Shellenbarger voiced were interviewed Feb. 16. Robert Dwyer told the County Board that their opposition to appointing Neil. Shellenbarger said the voters in the Fourth two of its three representatives on the Parks and Rec Commission. Neil and Jeff County Commission District ousted Neil in Mackenzie, were defeated in last year’s pri­ last year’s primary and the County Board mary election. He also suggested that the should take that cue. “We’re tired of the problems going on out board appears to be ready to appoint George Cullers to the Ag Preservation Board, though there (at Charlton Park)," he said. “Every Cullers was defeated in his re-election bid for time it gets in the paper it reflects badly on the park.” Baltimore Township Supervisor. Adams took issue with the comment and Nye said he believes Neil served honorably and used his best judgment, but appointing said no appointment has been made as yet. Dwyer also said he was impressed that Neil him would be “a slap in the face” of the vot­ ers who turned him away in last year’s elec­ wanted the appointment because as a repre­ tion, it would be “insensitive to the feelings of sentative of the public, he would not receive per diem pay. as he did while a representative the voters.” Tom Stockwell, who attended the County from the County Board. Board meeting for another reason (sec related Neil responded. “I don’t need per diems” and he challenged Gibson, whom he said story), weighed in by saying, "1 do think pledged not to take them while campaigning last year. Nye spoke again at the end of the meeting, saying, “I hope Mr. Neil doesn’t take my comments personally. bpt there are those in the. community who feel that ti»e good 'ole boy network is alive and active." Dwarfed by the controversy over Neil’s appointment was the 6-1 Vote to appoint Deyo-Young. who bolds a master’s degree in public administration and has served as business manager for Camp Manitou-Lin in the Yankee Springs area. The County Board at first was prepared only to make one appoin ment. but it had been noted by Shannon last month that Bagley had frequent unexcused absences. Shannon said he sent a letter to Bagley Jan. 18. asking him if he wanted to resign, but did not get a reply. In committee. French did not vote to rec­ ommend Deyo-Young. but after hearing Bagley officially has stepped down, he said he would support her appointment. Nevins cast the only “no vote" because of the confu­ sion over whether it was proper. James explained, "We had eight applicants and had discussions with George (Shannon). He had sent a letter... It had already been dis­ cussed that there was a concern about Mr. Bagley. She added that it didn’t seem appropriate to begin the interview process all over again after meeting with eight candidates, so a rec­ ommendation was made to appoint a second person for the one-year term. “Otherwise." Tripp explained. “We’d be two months without that other member on the commission." Neil and Deyo-Young join Chairman Tim Wcingartz. Vice Chairman Tom Doyle, Nevins, Tripp, Sharon Rich. William Weissert. Clyde Morgan and Donald Wilcutt on the 10-member Parks and Rec Commission. HASTINGS, continued from page 1 $25,580 from Genessee Valley Dodge for a Stockham, and the recall from layoff of cus­ coach; Sarah Derrico, girls’ varsity soccer Dodge Ram plow truck. The lowest bidder, it todian Robert Henry. • Accepted a gift of 46 pairs of children’s coach; James Dixon, boys’ assistant track had been learned, did not meet required spec­ ifications. coach; Brian Doninni, co-assistant freshman boots from Dr. David Mansky, a foot special­ football coach; Marshall Evans, varsity base­ • Approved requests for educational trips, ist with hours in* Hastings at Family Tree ball coach and head freshman football coach; some of them at least in principle, for the Medical Associates. The boots will be dis­ Paul Fulmer, varsity track coach and assistant Youth in Government Spring Conference in Lansing March 9-13; the advanced sciences tributed in elementaries. as requested. • Accepted a $300 Youth Advisory Council junior varsity tennis; Jack Hobert, co-assis­ students grant from the varsity football coach; Andrew Haines, boys’ Northeastern Elemental? fourth-graders to Greenfield Village in Dearborn March 19; the Foundation, to be used for a pilot program tant freshman football coach; Sarita Hoekzema, girls’ assistant middle school through MSU Extension at Southeastern track coach; Rori Homacek. assistant varsity middle school science summer study group to Washington D.C. June 8-12 and Elementary. girls’ track coach; Stan Kirkendall, girls’jun­ • Heard presentations from two Central El ior varsity golf coach; Bruce Krueger, girls’ Southeastern to Greenfield fourth grade teachers, Mary Ann Seidl and varsity golf coach; Patricia LaJoye and Todd Village May 4. • Agreed to two changes in curriculum, in Carolyn Meitz, on the “Mini-Society” class­ Willard, co-directors of high school operetta; room economics program and from senior which U.S. government classes will be Anna Law rente on most recent and upcom­ ing activities at the high school. Doug Mepham. girls’ junior varsity soccer coach; Rich Pohja. boys’ varsity tennis to Chicago March fifth-graders 7 and 8; moved from the senior to junior academic year and changing a full year business entre­ preneurs course to one semester of store operations. • Approved several personnel moves, including extended leaves of absence for Barry Community • Approved a list of coaching and extra­ coach; Dennis Redman, junior varsity soft­ ball coach; Jason Sixbeny. junior varsity curricular assignment appointments. They baseball coach; Brian Teed, girls’ varsity included Nathan Pufpaff. lifeguard; Caitlin track coach; and Melissa Thompson, fresh­ Vreugde. early childhood specialist; Matt Armstrong, freshman baseball coach; Dennis man softball coach. Beecham, varsity softball coach; Laurence • Noted the next meeting of the school food services workers Kay Howell. Janet Metzger and Evelyn Westfall, transfers of Christopher, assistant varsity football coach; board will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday. March 28. the fourth Monday of the month instead custodians Jeff Denny, head junior varsity football of the third, at Hastings High School. Bill Barcroft and Stanley �The Hastings Bancor - Thursday. February 24 2005 - Page 3 Don Bowers joins COA Board; Tom Stockwell joins Gun Board by David T. Young post in Hastings. “I’d like to see Editor Hastings City Councilman Bowers was appointed to fill a vacancy noting that with few members, “when the on the Barry County Commission on Aging Board and Tom Stockwell was re­ vole is split, nothing can be done for two named to the Gun Board in Tuesday In other business at its meeting Tuesday morning, the County Board: Board of Commissioners. Bowers was selected to fill the remain­ der of a three-year term held by Chuck Davenport, who has resigned because he remarried and is longer interested in the Kevin Taylor and Savannah Ramsey. Missing from photo are Brian Cottrell and Danielle Brower. HHS performs at solo and ensemble festival Vocal and instrumental music students cal categories of tone, intonation, rhythm, All of the Hastings High School vocal­ ists participating in District Choral • Agreed to purchase a high density fil­ ing system from the Excel Systems Group for $14,850 for the prosecutor's office. • Noted there will be a household haz­ ardous waste pickup from 9 a m Commissioner Sandra James read a let­ ter of support from the COA Board to • Approved the contract between the county’s Office of Community appoint former County Commissioner Corrections and adult drug court program to 3 p.m. May 21 at the Barry Expo center. Ken Neil, who continues to serve as and Darren Jackson to provide “mictuary chairman of the board for the Area reconnaissance" services at $15 an hour. The service involves use of a cup for test­ “Because of Ken's qualifications as Howell, student teacher James Minard. Courtnie Robinson, Adam Sheldon, Kayla Wills. David Gallagher. Jessica Mikolajyczk, months.” position. The term will end Dec. 31, 2006. Agency on Aging. Region III. Hastings High School vocalists who took part in the festival earlier this month were (front, from left) Keyieigh Delcotto, Brittany the appointments on the Gun Board." he said, morning’s meeting of the Barry County Lepard, Emily Benningtield. Alyssa Mennell. Brook Koons, Ashley Ingle, (back row) Katrina Jacobs. Katie Lawrence, Kelsey overlap you Donald ing to see if clients are “clean." chairman (of the AAA Board), I'd like to see him fill the remainder of the term,” • Adopted an amendment to the Barry County Office of Community she said. However, Commissioner Tom Wing Corrections Comprehensive Plan and noted Neil already had been appointed • Approved an agreement with the Remonumentariun Peer Group with a Services grant application. that day to the Parks and Recreation Commission and "We could fill this posi­ boost in per Jiem pay from $50 to $100 tion with someone else. I don't see how per meeting for up to eight meetings for the COA Board won’t function correctly the year. <he money will come from a without him on it.” grant, no. from the county's general fund. Bowers had been recommended for the appointment by the County Board's • Agreed to the reclassification of the Friend of the Court clerk from a 3 to a 4, Personnel Committee. James noted the recommendation that as recommended by William O. Rye & from Hastings High School joined other technique and interpretation. musicians from West Michigan Saturday. were given ratings on a I to 5 scale with Festival received a first division rating. 12. as they participated in the a I or first division, being the highest Instrumental students participated in a score. Students who receive a 1 are eligi­ total of 21 events and received eleven and we didn't always follow their recom­ ble to participate in the state festival later first divisions and ten second divisions. mendations," said Commissioner Don Guthrie, Nevins. “He's on that other board, let’s Supervisor, who was killed last weekend Feb. District Solo and Ensemble Festival. Students were evaluated on a prepared musical selection and graded in the musi­ Students this school year. came from the COA Board. “We’ve had letters from administrators open this up to someone else." Associates, and to place the Friend of the Court receptionist's new position in pay grade 3. • Held a moment of silence for Tom Prairieville Township in a farm accident at his home. Guthrie The vote to appoint Bowers was 6-1 had served on the Ag Preservation Board with James voting “no" and Michael and was a longtime Barry County and Callton absent. Michigan Farm Bureau official. Stockwell was reappointed to the Gun Commissioner Wayne Adams said. Board for a four-year term ending Dec. 31, 2008, and replacing Barry County Tom's passing is going to le-ve a Iot of Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill. voids." • Noted there will be a strategic plan­ The Gun Board handles requests from citizens to carry concealed weapons. ning session from 9 to 11:3<J a.m. Tuesday. March 22. and the 'bounty Stockwell told the board the county Board meeting will be held that evening, was in an unco.nfortable and unique posi­ perhaps at the Hastings Charter Township tion recently oecause it has a new sheriff Hall if details can be worked out. and new commander of the state police Metaldyne expansion may bring more than 60 jobs to Middleville How this expansion of Metaldyne will by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The chilly impact the Local Development Finance season economic was industrial properties to make infrastruc­ Gov. Jennifer Granholm that Metaldyne ture plans an $8 1 million expansion of its industry, has not yet been determined. is will have one impact If it replaces exist­ expansion of the plant equipment inside the plant. This equip­ locate a new business." is a He cited the assistance from the MEDC major supplier to clubs Wednesday at the MiddleVilla Inn. Rotary was founded by Paul Harris with three other Chicago businessmen on Feb. 23. 1905. The cel­ ebration included about 100 people who enjoyed typical Rotary fare — friends, food and fellowship. They also heard a presentation by members of the Hastings High School Interact Club and entertain­ ment from cast members of "Guys and Dolls." Pictured (from left) are the Barry County Rotary Club presidents. Chris Noah of Middleville. Dan Hills of Delton and Sheree Newell of Hastings. Gayland Tennis, governor of District #6360 also attended. See next week's Reminder for more pictures and the hard work of the Middleville Daimler Chrysler and other domestic and employees as reasons foreign auto manufacturers. Michigan. He called through Michigan the Development Corporation to expand in plant in the Middleville, “one of the best, most com­ petitive facilities in the world." helped persuade the company, according The new program is scheduled for late to the governor's office press release, to 2005 and into mid 2006. Metaldyne machines and assembles stay in Michigan instead of doing busi­ Middleville ness in a competing plant in Ohio. power train products. The main products Dixie Stadel-Manshum. director of the include front engine modular assemblies, Barry County Economic Development oil pumps and chain case covers. There Alliance, said. “We are very pleased that are 115 employees at the present time. the partnership with MEDC has encour­ Hastings DDA sets evelopers’ forum Metaldyne to expand in Middleville. The BCEDA continues to work with local companies in partnership with state agencies to retain and expand jobs in the Barry County area." According to the press release the MEDC approved a single business tax credit of $670,000 and economic devel­ opment job training grant of up to $32,000 if the company hires 64 new workers. The governor and the MEDC expect Rotary CEO. tors go into the decision of where to aged celebrated with the Hastings and Delton Metaldyne’s speed transmission used by two North Economic the theme as the Middleviil- Rotary Club Leuliette. facture an aluminum part for the new six- Assistance "Welcome Io 100 years ot Rotary" was Tim chairman and president said, “Many fac­ Metaldyne Rotary clubs mark 100th anniversary ing equipment, it will have another." ment should allow the company to manu­ American auto makers. Savannah Ramsey, Michael Clark, Jacqui Beduhn, Dave Lewis and Cody DePew. Missing from the picture is Erich Iberie. local in addition to existing equipment, this planned, rather, investment is for new Mueller. Amanda Sunior. Maggie Buehl. Emily Haney. Erika Schroeder. Jen Stout. Katherine Partridge, (back row) David Gallagher. benefiting Village Manager Ron Howell said no physical Audrey Valentine, Matt Gardner, (second row) Emily Graybill. Joe Arnett. Lee Christensen, Catherine Fish, (third row) Amanda improvements Howell said, “if the new equipment is plant in Middleville. Instrumental music sluden’s from Hastings who took part in the festival were (front, from left) Kevin Armstrong. Joe Sleevi, Authority, which using tax capture of wanned by news earlier this month from that the Village of Middleville also will consider a tax abatement to support this project. The governor's press release gives a figure of $38,200 over 12 years. According to Howell, no request for abatement has come from Metaldyne to the village and that figure may be “pre­ mature." The village has approved tax abate­ ments for Metaldyne and other Middleville businesses in the past. The council usually has approved an abate­ ment for six years with the opportunity for a company to ask that it be extended for an additional six. which has allowed the village to determine if the new hires projected by the company have been made or the new equipment has been installed. by Heather Reed Staff Writer The Downtown Development Authority will be inviting developers from Grand Rapids. Chicago and Detroit in April to tour five to six sites for sale downtown Hastings during a developers' forum. Mark Feldpausch. chairman of the DDA. made a request at the Hastings City Council meeting Feb. 14 for a budget re-allocation of $20,000 to allow the DDA to sponsor a "Developers' Forum’ later this spring. The DDA will use funds previously set aside for planned improvements to Parking Lot No. 1 (between the Hastings Public Library and County Seat Restaurant) for use in putting on the forum. Pan of the reallocation will be used to retain the services of SmithGroup/JJR. an Ann Arbor-based consultant architectural and planning firm. The balance will be used for the workshop, printing services, and housing for the out of town visitors. “The tour will include only properties in the DDA area." Hastings Community Development Director Daryle BenjaminForbes said. “We want to bring in the devel­ opers to see the beautiful downtown of Hastings and promote the opportunities to develop more of the downtown area.” �P»o» 4 - Tburaday. February M, 2005 - The Hastings Banner FMLA needs to be kept in place We need leadership, not more politics Last week was a busy one for Gov. Jennifer Granbolm with the Stale of the State speech on Tuesday and two days later she had to against spending money to take care of our roods and public build­ submit her budget for 2005. pay it back. 1 would rather make the funds available for business ings. I just don't want the debt when we might not have the money to To the editor: made it necessary for FMLA. but the compa­ ! am writing in response to the letter that nies themselves. Greed few the almighty dol­ Watching the political process was something less than satisfying, expansion projects bringing in teal employment, adding to the bot­ was printed regarding the Family Medical lar has made it a necessity. Shame on these knowing that Michigan has one of the worse unemployment records Leave Act by Jude Deanes, director of human companies! I would like to know how these in the country, a reported 7.3%. and is preparing for another year of tom line for years to come. The governor also wants to make some changes in the single busi­ resources. Viking Group. Inc.. Hastings. individuals can sleep at night. Do they think record deficits. It doesn't appear to me that our elected officials in ness tax. the worst tax business has to pay, because ifs an activity tax The number one reason that FMLA is hurt­ the people who need tc use FMLA choose to? Lansing really understand the seriousness of the situation, for it which you can owe at the same time your business may not doing ing local industries isn't the law itself, it is the Do they think they want to be ill or hav6 « appears they were more concerned with politics than solving the cri­ well. If you really want to encourage new business and industry, way industries treat the individuals who are loved one be seriously ill? 1 think nou sis we face. reduce the single business lax, make employee benefits exempt from on FMLA. which brings down the morale of the employees. Whatever happened to these industries car­ ing about the people who work for them? 1 ne I can only imagine how many companies I was hoping, due to the poor economic climate in Michigan, our the tax and reduce property tax to any company that expands, builds other than Viking, Bradford White and elected officials could find some way to work together to come up new buildings or buys new equipment These are items meaningful to with the right economic potion for Michigan. But they wouldn't even business and industry and should attract new business to Michigan. Foremost treat their employees who need to use FMLA. We need to keep FMLA in place FMLA was put into place to protect these and the individuals who run these companies individuals from losing their jobs during fam­ need to get a conscience. ily medical crises. However. I know three dif­ ferent individuals who worked fur the Viking Carla Lewis, Grand Rapids Group. Bradford White Corp, and Foremost Insurance who have lost their jobs at the socalled family-oriented companies because of the FMLA. Once these companies can, they let these employees go. Other employees see this happening and. of course, it brings the Don’t reappoint to Parks and Rec To the editor: morale down. What if they need to use FMLA. What they Jus? because County Board Chairwoman see is that if they use it. in the long run. the Clare Tripp and Commissioner Sandy James company will somehow find away to fire got re-elected, they think they have a man­ them. Is this right? Maybe these companies date to give former Commissioner Ken Neil should look at the dedication and work ethics any job at the county level. of these individuals who have given 110%. Neil was a commissioner, but last year the Yes there are individuals who abuse the voters of the Fourth District, in Carlton and FMLA. but 1 for one believe it is the minori­ Hastings townships, ousted him. That should ty, not the majority. Is it right for a company tell James and Tripp we don’t want him back to treat an individual poorly because they in any capacity, including the Parks and let the governor give her speech as they sat on their hands and start­ The early tax that should be increased, as I have said here before, ed planning their political strategy in preparation for the 2006 elec­ is the state income tax. which would spread the burden more fairly to tron. Once again, the politicians just don't get it We need leaders who all taxpayers in the state. When you tax business you just tax your­ understand what's happening to Michigan's economy. ItY not that them along as part of the cost of doing business. The risk of overtax­ self, because businesses don't ultimately pay the taxes, they just pass we're not collecting enough taxes, we've lost thousands of jobs in the ing businesses is you alienate them and reduce the potential rf last three years, which equates to millions of dollars in lost revenues and you just can't make that up with a few new taxes on business, attracting new ones to the state. What about the minimum wage increase? W!xn you're losing jobs industry and the residents of the state. to countries like China and Mexico with Inbor rates from 25 cents per Let's take a look at what the governor is proposing. Granholm's hour to over $2.50 per hour, respectively, it doesn't seem like this is ■Jobs Today. Jobs Tomorrow- plan outlines a strategy to create new a good time to triple the minimum wage rate beyond your closest jobs and to grow the economy in the future by investing $2 billion to competitor. Besides, if you get the state's economy moving again and establish Michigan as a global research center, in which she plans tn reduce the unemployment rate u under 5%, you won't have to worry create 72.000 new jobs. Then she plans to create another 36,000jobs about the minimum rate, it will take care of itse'f. over three yean with an $800 million public works program for Michigan's companies aren't playing on a level playing field. They infrastructure projects in local communities, hopefully cant control the rules of doing business in the global marketplace. sparking private development projects. When faced with higher wages, health benefits, retirement, disabili­ Last but not least, she's offering children in schools across this ty and more, not to mention all the rules and regulations of doing stale better access to higher education and to the skills they need for the jobs of the future with a new $4,000 scholarship program. business that overseas companies are not faced with, it itakes it a very tough place to compete. The governor also wants to play with the single business tax, add The one thing Michigan has to offer is our fresh water and thou­ a few new taxes to make up for the losses in the current budget, and sands of acres of recreational lands. This is a bargaining tool raise minimum wage to over $7 per hour. First of all, the problem we Michigan needs to use as pan of its promotion. It just might le our have a medical condition or a loved one with Recreation should face in Michigan dfo?'t just happen in the last three years. It's been strongest bargaining tool, which we often take for granted. a medical condition? What would these indi­ remember they are up for re-election again in brewing over the last 10 to 15 years, and it came to a head with the These are unusually tough times and they call for extremely tal­ viduals who own/run these companies do if it two years. If they don't listen to the taxpay­ passage of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) a ented leadership. We don't want party politics, we need common were one of their own family members? ers. they could find diemselves on the outside few years ago. Since then we’ve lost jobs and the economy is stalled. What these companies do not understand is Commission. They looking in. Ocr leaders talk about the new high tech jobs of the future and bow sense, dedicated, cooperative leadership working together to xWve this crisis. that FMLA is not something most individuals They missed the boat again by not giving they want to spend over $2 billion with the bones we can attract those With an almost $400 million shortfall in the 2005 budget year want to apply for. but out of necessity they Jeff VanNortwick the job back. He is very high paying jobs back to Michigan. 1 don’t have a problem investing winch ends in September we need to act fast Call nr write ’/our leg­ have to. well qualified, and Catherine Deyo is too. in future jobs, but we must demand results, and the only way I know islators today. Tell them you want to see meaningfill results that will I. for one, would like to see these compa­ But Jeff serv.d well in his first term and how to guarantee results is by making grants available to business nies get back to where they care about their attended a lot of the events at Chariton Park. and iud’istry for moving and or keeping jobs in Michigan. turn Michigan's economy around, now before it's too late! — - » »----- »- - F J aJ employees It used to be individuals didn't Does a "team player" always agree? No. need to think about FMLA because if they But that is why we all come from different had a family crisis, the company they worked opinions and backgrounds. for understood and their jobs were not put in Elden Shellenbarger. jeopardy. UiSzOOC the individuals who have Carlton Township Comments on Kerry, bearing arms wrong To the editor: who gave up a safe berth in the South China Last week’s Banner includeu a couple of Sea and volunteered for the Navy's most haz­ letters to the editor that I believe deserve a response to attempt to set the factual and his­ ardous duty in the swift boats in Vietnam Senator Kerry was awarded the Silver Star and three Purple Hearts. His service record torical record straight. Ihe Second Amendment qf the United was attested to by his crew members, all of State Constitution begins with “A well-regu­ whom campaigned for him in the 2004 presi­ lated militia being necessary to the security of dential election, the men who were there, as a free state, the rights of the people to keep well as Navy records. The smarmy attacks on Kerry were orches­ and bear arms..." Words mean things. The authors of this trated as far back as the Nixon document were well aware of the failures of Administration, when a genuine volunteer the militia during the War of Independence. and hero returned from honorable service and The militia at Lexington and Concord were became a leader of thousands of Vietnam vet­ drilled and well regulated, but history and erans, men and women who had served, in George Washington tell us that the militia denouncing the very combat for which he had usually were worse than useless in engaging volunteered the British regulars. It was Washington’s reg­ To denigrate Senator Kerry's Silver Star ulars. under various commanders, who kept and three Purple Hearts besmirches and the revolution alive until the arrival of the insults the thousands who have honorably French regulars, without whom the outcome served their country. almost certainly would have been defeat for Robert E. Dwyer. Hastings the colonists. Which brings me to Senator John Kerry. “ fflVU JHW; Vice ptTMtMEui, J'AC O'ttipfBCS How about the $800 million public works program? Im not Doii't wear ‘cool clothes at pool ‘U.S. of Europe’ daily if they are using the pool. To the editor: My grandsons went to swim on Friday This letter is from a naive grandmother to evening, Feb. 18. and when they went to warn the people Of Hastings about letting your children attend the community rccre- । change clothes to leave, they discovered someone: had stolen their shoes. This by itself ation center at Hastings High School, espeis bad enough because it was freezing outside, but my oldest grandson has to wear special insens in his shoes at a cost of $350, and it's not coveted by insurance, so it's money out of my daughter's pocket The tennis shoes, both in relatively new condition, were in an $80 per pair price range. To the editor: is a terrific read ■ -Vi'I. 12 It’s guilty until proven innocent 1 figured I should write to you to tell you how much I appreciate the papers and the news saying I’m guilty. I just wonder where they have any proof to slander someone’s name. I always thought that in America someone is innocent until proven guilty, but instead it’s the exact oppo­ site. They make us guilty at the start and we have to prove ourselves innocent I’m pretty sure they gave me enough pub­ licity that I would be surprised to get a fair trial anywhere in the local area (Barry and Eaton counties). Zachariah Hisied, Barry County Jail. 1212 State St, Hastings Formerly of Nashville Public Opinion: 1 was surprised that this happened, as I guess I look for the best in our children. I would not have been as surprised if their money had been stolen, but not their apparel. And whoever took the shoes did not need the orthotic inserts, so why not leave them? I advise parents and grandparents against letting their children and grandchildren wear anything to the pool that may be regarded as cool, neat or desirable unless they can afford to replace it The pool has a sign posted, “Not responsible for anything stolen." So think twice before you let them go. It’s too bad we have to put locks on every­ thing we have to keep it safe. Phylis J. Anderson, Hastings To the editor: I just read a very interesting and informa­ tive book, something all people should want to read. Author T.R. Reid’s “The United Stales of Europe" is for anyone interested in the emer­ gence of a new world xuperpewer and the end of American supremacy. The further the reader gets into the book, the more knowledge gained about the reasons for a United States of Europe and the more we should praise and admire their goals, which include world peace, finally an end to war. What a wonderful book to read! Regardless of bow we might feel about the objectives of the European union, they are actually beginning to occur. We ignore this union of nations at our own peril It is not my custom to recommend books to read, except when I truly believe there is tremendous benefit for so many. The infor­ mation provided in this book does jut that Justine McLean, Where should schools cut back? Public schools are continuing to face economic problems. Where do you think is the best way for schools to cut costs? The Hartings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Responses to our weekly question. Hastings Banner, inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. PubUMby. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacobs Frederic Jacobo President PmmdBrt Slaven Jacoba 8bctmv/T>mmw • NEWSROOM• David TYoung (EdSor) Brine GfoeH (AtHtttm Edktr) Helen Mudry PatrioaJohns Brett Bremer Fran Favarman Leona Hall, Hastings: Charles Kent Hawthorne, BanfMd: “I think that if lottery profits were being proper­ ly credited to the schools, they wouldn’t be in such difficult financial straits and wouldn’t have to cut programs.” Sandra Ponseoo KeHyUoyd Mercia Weetarer Headier Reed Kriata Britten, Hastings: Brian Smith, Hastings: • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • "I think that schools have to do a better job “I think that schools should cut back on tech­ nology purchases for now until the economy improves. They should make do with the comput­ ers they have now.’’ Scott Ommen Rose Heaton CtoMftad ada accaptod Mondty W MW 6:00 a.m. to 630 pan. “I think that contract negotiations should always be decided before school begins in the fall and be based on what is in the budget. I also think the state has to come clean on where lottery profits fig­ ure into the budget for schools.” “I don’t think schools should do any more cut­ ting of programs al all. If they keep cutting, there won’t be any reason for kids to go to school at al!." “I think schools could save money if they went back to making breakfasts and lunches in school instead of buying name brands like Pizza Hut or Little Caesar's.’’ controlling utility costs. Air conditioning shouldn’t be running in the winter or heating in the summer. Maybe opening the win­ dows would help too." Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Sutecrtpicm Ram: 625 par yw in Barry County 627 paryw in MoHng courttoa 629 par yaar ataaamara POSTMASTER Send addrm denpn to P.O. Bea B HmnQa.MKr'Wtte Second Om Poatoga Paid at Haatnga, Ifl MOM �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 24, 2006 - Page 5 Delton school fund-raising policy to be clarified by Marde Westover "The kids are real excited (about the Staff Writer Latta said he really appreciated the ing policy, two groups going on field trips comments of Archer and board member gram talked about the enjoyment the were directed by the Delton Kellogg Joseph Noto. older and younger student have during raising money. The varsity boys baseball team's trip to Myrtle Beach April 1-9 and the students Chicago to the Field Museum March 25. since the students started a bottle dri’ e given during conferences. started fund-raising prior to the board's before asking for the board's permission approval of their trips, so they on the trip, they were asked to stop. were Crosariol. both voting no. Blacken said they were “overall positive in nature." ing. Superintendent Ron Archer said. “Senior Mystery Trip.” St Francis Episcopal Church on Marsh Road in Orangeville will spend the Sundays "Praying for Your Enemy(s)" and solitude will be the spiritual disciplines. of the Lenten season exploring the question Hymns and music will be used to tell the of prayer each week following the Rite I serv­ life story of Jesus on Palm Sunday. March 20. ice at 9:30 a.m. Parishioners also are filling Serving others and “Prayer for the Church boxes to help support con­ and the World" will carry the congregation struction of a Habitat for Humanity house in through Holy Week. A communion service at Benton Harbor this June. 7 p.m. will conclude a Chain of Prayer on speciai “mite* Lent at Grace Lutheran Church, Hastings, Maundy Thursday, March 24. as worshippers offers extra opportunities for worship and fel­ experience lowship. Disciples.’ Besides weekly communion "Jesus Prays for You, His Saturdays at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 8 and Woodgrove will participate in the commu­ 10:45 a.m., the church has planned special nity services sponsored by the Laltewood services on the six Wednesdays with supper at Ministerial 6 p.m., followed by worship at 7. Methodist Church on Good Friday. Alliance at Central United • Wednesday Lenten fellowship and wonhip Easter Sunday will begin with a brief serv­ continues at Grace Lutheran Church this ice in the sanctuary at 8 a.m. followed by an week. A prepared supper begins at 6 p.m. and Easter Brunch in the fellowship hall. Church evening prayer starts at 7. Worship includes school classes meet at 9:30 a.m. The 10:30 Puppet Praise Ministry and a story hour for a.m. worship services entitled “A Journey into children through grade five. Life" will be a celebration of Jesus’ resurrec­ Information is available by calling 945­ 9414 or via the Interne* at www.discover- tion with prayers of praise and thanksgiving for renewal and spiritual growth. grace.org. Grace is loceuJ at 239 E. North "Although our services are made very St, Hastings, across from Tendercare Nursing ’child friendly’ with the time for the children nome. The community Lenten lunch series is a nursery for infants through kindergarten." located at Grace at noon each Thursday this said worship chair Dena Chase. and well-stocked activities bags, we also have year Lunch is provided by a crew of cooks Woodgrove Parish is a federated church and servers organized through the Grace associated with both the Christian Church Sarah Circle. A free-will donation is received. (Disciples of Christ) and the Church of the Worship begins at 12:30 and ends by 1 p.m. Brethren. It is located at 4887 Coats Grove This year's theme is “Lent - A Journey of Life and Death.” Lay persons from local con­ Road, Hastings. MI. For more information concerning Lenten services, call 948-2733. gregations are sharing their faith stories under As J-Ad Graphics has done in the past the Dr. Jim Spindler from the First Banner. Reminder and community papers Presbyterian Church will be the speaker this will include on a space available basis a list­ thii theme. ing of events at churches during this season. Thursday. Lenten services at Zion Lutheran Church in This will include Palm Sunday and Easter Woodland are scheduled for the Wednesdays in Lent. Each evening begins at 6:30 with a events. Churches can be included in the catalogue soup supper followed by a prayer service at 7. of events by sending a listing including the Holy Week services are: Palm Sunday type of event, tinx. date and location to patri- Service, 10:30 a.m. . Palm Sunday Seder Supper 6 p.m. , Maundy Thursday Holy Communion, 7 p.m., and Good Friday Tenebrae service 7 p.m. cia@j-adgraphics.com. The same information can be sent as a fax message to 945-5192. Please include Easter Sunday on March 27 includes Information can be mailed to J-Ad Sunrise Worship: 8 a.m.. Easter Breakfast 9 Graphics. 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings. am and the Festival Eucharist at 10:30 a.m. Mi. 49058. Include "Attention Patricia" on The annual Lakewood Area Ministerial Association Community Good Friday the envelope. The deadline is Tuesday by noon for the Services again will be held at Central United Banner and Thursday by Methodist Church in downtown Lake Odessa Reminder and community papers. Churches March 25. should include a daytime telephone number The Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish is taking *A Journey of Prayer* during the noon for the on the listing. This column will be printed on a space Lenten season. Each Sunday during the six- available week period, the congregation will experi­ Thursday before Easter. basis until the Tuesday and ence prayer in a different manner and focus Any church who would like information on one of the traditional Christian disciplines about the cost of advertising for any of their of confession, meditation, fasting, solitude. events may call J-Ad Graphics at 945-9554. The school goals. board. The policy review will look at budget. For the elementary. Principal Brend> Pickett noted that Monday the after­ This meeting will give community school program will begin. TLe program fundraisers, when they should be and the members the types. Varsity Boys Baseball Coach Tim Latta budget concerns and issues with board • Approved die change in the elemen­ members as the budget process gets tary handbook concerning the “Bully thanked the board for considering the underway. The community is invited to Free Zone' trip. the event. opportunity is completely self supporting. to discuss • Approved the wording for the operat­ • Approved trips for the band to Cedar ing (milage renewal proposal for 18 mills raisers that had been previously done and Point, and advanced placement (AP) that will appear on the May 3 school elec­ with the help of parents will be enough to classes to attei.d the Art Museum in tion ballot. pay for the players to take part. Chicago. (from parents),” Lana said. The week in Myrtle Beach will be important to the team and builds cama­ raderie that carries throughout the season, live as a team, he said. Archer noted the voting planes will be construction for the schools is gearing up which will be a learning experience this for the vast amount of work to be done year. • Approved the technology infrastruc­ this summer. Archer said the Orangeville Baptist ture bid to Shareco for 5106.4C0 anc for Church is offering a speaker to help par­ network electronics-hardware and instal­ ents talk to their children about drugs at 7 lation to Netech Corp for $218 JOS. p.m. Sunday. March 27. • Acknowledged the retirement • Heard a presentation on the activities they are representing their school and that of the Alternative Education program. their behavior may affect those who come One unique program has the alternative afterward. ed students reading and working with ele- Honor Roll: Hastings Middle School High Honors: 3.5 to 4.0 grade point aver­ age — Arika Austin, Anna Banister, -Brian Baum. -Jared Bosnia, -Kevin Bosma. Taylor Carpenter. Alaina Cise, -Myrina Clements. Cody Davis. Shelby Deming. Ann* Densberger. Tyler Dewitt, Jessi Doxtader, Desirae Dunklee. Gabraelle Eaton. Rebecca Elkins. -Patricia Garber. Brittaney Gray, Emily Han. -Veronica Hayden. -Grant Heide, -Megan Herbstreith. Hannah Hodges. Devan House. Micah Huver, -Nathan Kam. -Dylan Kclmer. -Eric Kendall. Ashlie Kinney. -Jessica Kloosterman, Stephen Knunmin. Montana Leep, Kevin Maurer, Nathaniel McComb. Brandon McConnon, Christopher Mennell. Jennifer Minnich, -Alexandria Pierce. Sydney Pierce. Kayla Pohl. Jessica Quillen. Andrew Rodd. -Samantha Roofstra. -Christopher Rugg. -Rogelio Salazar. Tauten Schils. -Katie Secord, Will Simmons, Taylor Simpson. -Morgan Stowe. Paul Stutzman. Jordan Swinkunas, Cody Timm, Jessica Ulrich. -Natalie VanDenack. •Meghan VanZyl. -Kayla Vogel, -Alicia Wheeler. • Aimee Wiker. Denise Woodbury and Hailey Zalewski. Honors: 3.1 to 3.49 GPA — Alexander Auer. Ashley Austin. Toni Barry, Austin Blair, Tyler Bridgman, Mitchell Brisboe, Ethan Clark, Kelsey Devroy, Rebecca Fish, Bradley Gagnon. Omar Gomez. Emily Halford. Zachary Hammond, Tara Harding. Anthony Heath. Jeremy Heinrich. Stefan Keinzle. Karma Lamse. Savanna Lemon. Cody Lepper, Casey Martin. Steven Maurer. Ryan McPhail. Talton Miller. Krista Miller. Brittany Morgan. Kevin Osterink. Paige Ouding, Jake Partridge. Nicholas Peterson. Cody Redman. Aaron Ruder, Amanda Shaw, Karistyn Sheldon. Mitchell Singleterry. Amber S'agel. William Sprague and John Stanton. Honorable mention: 3.0 to 3.09 GPA — Sydney Blough. Courtney Brewer. Joshua Coenen. Barbara Cotton. August Cousineau. Thomas Davis. Joshua Endsley. Connor Lomas. Matthew Mansfield. Devin McKee. Jamie Raulston. Haylee Rhodes, Jacob Rogers. Samantha Sams. Robert Taylor and Seventh grade in the townships end not in the schools. • Heard the superintendent's report that Latta said the players understand that Conrad VanderMel. “Attention Patricia” on the cover sheet. tests. guest speakers who talked The topic will be the 2005-06 operating Second marking period A healing service is being planned for the (MEAP) recently had in a timely matter also was a point for the 'On the Outside" Feb. 27 will emphasize monthly communion service on March 13. Easier. Program • Noted the Board of Education will to students about fitness and achieving special activities. The solemn tone of the sea­ son ends with the joyous celebration of board: March 1. in the high school auditorium. The students live together and learn io Jesus' inclusion of outsiders, such as the in the Michigan Education Assessment have a public meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday. be noted. Some do a new cycle of sermons, others select hioft ifefobef aeriHces and d&en plan At the middle school they had just sent In other business Monday evening, the Having the groups ask for permission “We have surprisingly a great support season of Lent with various activities. to inform the board of the issues. For the not affect the current fundraising for the For the baseball team the two fund­ prayer during the week also will be given. failure rate chart of specific grade levels integrity in the community. all policy review that includes fund-rais­ items, including what are appropriate Staff Writer week at the school. He also presented a the needs of the group and to maintain parent surveys given at the high school. the policy review is under way. Area churches are continuing to mark the of Winlerfest that will take place this cerns raised by parents at the meeting do fair to different groups on this issue while simplicity and service. A focus for private Archer said they are working on re­ writing the policy on fund-raising to meet Delton Kellogg is working on an over­ tive while al the same time trying to be by Patride Johns High School Principal Paul Blacken told the board about the many activities The fundraising questions and con­ At this time the school is being restric­ Lenten season activities continue at area churches ties involved. • Heard school updates from the build­ going trip 5-2, with Paul Hughes and Tony sentations and enjoy dinner and conversation during the evening. younger students is beneficial to both par­ some confusion. ings and about evaluations from parents class Approval was given for the baseball is shown here acting as a sort of master of ceremonies to .more than 50 area farmers the reading time. The mentoring of the Board voted 7-0 in its favor, however, paleontology and paperwork that need to be followed. who attended. Participants had an opportunity to win prizes, hear educational pre­ The trip by the team will be beneficial, however, the glitch in paperwork caused to the ordered to stop. There are specific steps The Barry County chapter of the Farm Bureau had its kick-off membership drive A student who participates in the pro­ For the paleontology class trip the in and educational evening Tuesday. George Hubka of the Barry County Fann Bureau activity. Because of confusion about fund-rais­ Board of Education Monday night to stop Farm Bureau has a night out mectary students through the “STARS" experience)," he said. of Jimmy lies. •Pamcla Franson, -Nicole Gardner. Patrick Garrett. -Jonathon Gicseler. -Dustin Glaser. Brandy Gorodenski. -Katelyn Graybill. Kyle Griffith. -Paul Guenther. Jason Heinrich, *Kelsi Herrington. -Brittany Hickey. -Luke Howell. Jessica Howell. -Kayla Huver. Zachary Jarman. -Kaylee Kidder, -Ashley Knight. Nicholas Kovacevich. Chelsea Leonard. -Dean Letot. -Kyle Letot. • Pattrick Loew, Megan Lowe, Helen Macqueen. Heather McCoy, Riley McLean. -Karissa Milleson. Casmir Mix. •Andrew Moore. James Moray. Tyler Nelson. -John Nichols. •Zachary Passmore. Ryan Pennington. -Eric Pettcngill. ‘Emily Phillips. Katherine Ponsetto. ‘Krystal Pratt. •Paige Pumford. Samantha Purdum. Ashley Purdun. Bethany Sams. George Shannon. Kourtney Meredith. -Kazzi Mikohjczyk. •Adam Miller, -Morgan Miller, Tiffany Miller. Michelle Mills. -Emily Moore. Steven Nesbitt. -Tess Nugent, -Sarah Phillips. Jennifer Phillips. Megan Powe'. -Gabriel Purchase, Holly Ray, Steven Safie. •Kathryn Sanders. -Dane Schils. -Preston Schwartz. -Kaitlyn Sender, -Kyleigh Sheldon. Amber Shepler. -Adam Skedgell. •Molly Smith, -Ambrie Storey, Lee Swartz. Tiffany Tassos. -Alyssa Thornton, Adam Wiker. -Shelby Winans, -Aaron Wright and •Amy Zwiemikowski. ' Honors — Maepan Adams. Sheree Ahrens, Tiya Apsey, Jason Baum. Derek Birman. Bryan Campbell. Christophe- Case, Corey Champlin. Gail Cowles, Josey Curcio. Megan Delcotto. Kayla DesVoignes. Shanna Eckley. Heather Foote. L'Oreal •Hannah Shumway. -Amanda Stenzelbarton. Gabriel Sutherland, Grant Thomas. ‘Wendy Todd. -Amelia Travis. •Alexa von der Hoff. -Nicholas Wallace. Courtney Ward. -Marshall Warren, •Samantha Watson. Alexandra Wendorf, •Samantha White. Holly Wilkins. -Jerry Willavize. -Lindsey Williams and -Abigail Gironda. Kelsey Heath. Adam Hodges. Brandon Horrigan. Chelsie Hughes, Megan Hunt. Jessica Kaczmarczyk, Nicholas Lancaster, Nicholas McClelland. Samantha McPhail, Alexis Mennell. Julie Pennepacker, Melissa Pennington, Ashliegh Penny. Bethany Roderick. LouAnne Secord. Brittany VanSyckle and Anastacia Wolcott. Worm. Honors — Jacob Bailey. Raven Brown. Matthew Cathcart. Sara Franklin, Timothy Hanlon. Brittany Harmer. Logan Ha.ys. Ashley Higgins, Cassi Lydy. Mindi Metier, Tyier Ray. Darin Rugg. Angelica Smith. Courtney Thomason. Matthew' Vincent and Honorable Mention — Autumn Delacruz. Cortney Fitzsimmons. Nicole Gorodenski. Taylor Gould. Amanda Haueter. Vova Hile, Sherry Jager. Autumn Malmquist-Huben. Rachael McFarland. Emily Parker, Erin Pettengill, Kara Sours. Sarah Symonds and Stephanie Wymer. Matthew Wolfe. Honorable mention — Jonathan Aki. • - Indicates AIl-As, or 4.0 GPA. Becky Armour. Holly Borner. Angela Christiansen, Kaylee Harris. Seth Haynes. Jessica Lee. Phillip Lipp. Lindsey Meinke. Seth Parker. Gage Pederson. J erred Rambin. H Erik Robinson. Ryan Service. Evan Shade. Nicholas Shuster, Abigail Siska, Jacob Stockham. Kathleen Thomas IX and Tarra Townsend. Eighth grade High Honors — Kaylee .; ■ Alexander. -Kacy Anderson, •Keith Anderson. Ethan - > ■ Angus. -Sara Archambeau. •Andrew Bolton. Charity ’9 Bouchard, -Sarah Brandt. Trent Brisboe. -Barbara Buehler. -Carmen Burlingame. ;‘ Robert Cathcart. -Brittany ‘fy. Clear. Rachel Clevenger. Matthew Cooley. -Kendal /,< Darling. Alexandria deGoa, <>' •Leanne Dinges. -Katherine ' j Dobbin. Emily Doherty. ;y; Allison Eaton, Chris Floyd. ; High Honors — -Jenaleigh Bailey. Blake Baird. Jessica Barros. Hayley Bishop. Brooke Blair. -Zachary Bolthouse. Clinton Brill. Amanda Buehler. -Morgan Burger. Chelsea Burke. Alicia Bush. -Chris Campbell. Katelyn Campbell, Benjamin Cappon. -Kelly Chislmlm. Gretchen Christensen. -Chase Coughlin. Jessica Czinder. -Troy Dailey. -Alexis Dakin. Katy Fluke. -Nicole Frantz. Amber Greer, Taylor 'kf •Allison Danis. Garret Darling. -Amy Dean. Joshua Dunkclberger. Emily Dunnigan. •Maeve Dwyer. Allyson Ellsworth. Austin Endsley. Robert Endsley. ♦Matthew Feldpausch, Nathan Ford. Sarah Frame. LaJoye. Ashley Lancaster. Courtney Larsen. -Brenna Hammond. -Bradley Hayden, • j Danielle Hobbs. -Marie Hoffman. Kacy Hooten. Alisha 'J' Howell. Timothy Huisman. T Vincent Hynes. -Bianca Iberle. 1!' Kaitlynn Kensington. -Sarah jj Kidder. Carson King.-Chelsea ’[• Leedy. Timothy McComb. cetefaateA 80 Matthew Lewis, Lewis. -Justin -Dylan McKay. On March 1st, Marjorie Hallifax will celebrate her -J W 80th birthday and her children: -J?’ SjL Robert (Cindy) Hallifax of Gobles Michael (Nancy) Hallifax of Hastings Thomas (Susan) Hallifax of Grand Rapids Scon Hallifax of Grand Rapids Leigh Ann Harris (HallifaxVEd. of Chicago J- J \ Her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren wish her a happy and wonderful day. .) / ’^8; Marjone retired from Hastings Manufacturing Company and still lives on her centennial farm on Gun Lake Road and enjoy s her lawn work and Rowers and her baking. Marjone would like to hear from her many relatives and friends with a card, which can be sent to W .jV j. fc I- 4628 Gun Lake Road. Hastings. MI 49058. if S' A Jiapfty StoMday., Mcthe*! > « �P«ee 6 - Thursday. February 2< 2005 - Tne Hastings Banner Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Violet Louise Curtis Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway Hastings, MI 49058 jjjn Worship Together ..at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience. PLEAS ANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling. MI 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church Sdmol II fl un, Sunday Evening ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferam. Father Al Russell. aan.; Confession Saturday 3:304:15 pm . H ASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD Sunday School 9:30 ui; cbnei for a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7fl0 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 «r first grade). Kids Onb HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard 945-4995. Church Website 269-818-0007 Church SecretaryTreasurer. Linda Cobb. Office hours. Sun. Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning tonbp. Sun. 6-8 pm Sr. High Youth; Sun. Preschool (ages 3 A 4); Thes.. Thun, from 9-11:30 am. 12:00-2:30 pm; Wrd 6-8pm Pioneer Club (Or K-5) (evening meal at 6 pm). Wed. 6-8 pm Jr. High Youth (Gr. 6.7 R 8); tod. 7 pm - Prayer Mtg. SAINTS ANDREW A MATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd (Irving), Rt Rev David T. Hustwick Rector Sunday Service Tunes 9:15 aan. Morning Prayer, 11:00 a.m. Holy 2654 WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O. Boa 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary Schippcrs- ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH NashviUe. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. HASTINGS FREE METHOUtST CHURCH ben and Holy Day service urees call (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory 948- 4 Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269445-9121 Nursery available GRAND RAPIDS - Robert D. Howell, age 87, of Grand Rapids and formerly of Hastings, died Friday, February 18. 2005 at Clark Retirement Community in Grand andrewman/ore-anilmrtnrevbM Quizzing Practice 8.30 tm. Kxh am. AtMt decthrough CHURCH *30ul Panor Ryan White. Jim Didunsoa leading; Making Ends MeetXois Pienoo leading and a Membership Class with and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Office. 948-8004 far iMonaliw <M Narery Available atlO aan. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE MOPS. Leisure Ladies Bible Studies. Time Fellowship and Fanhful Men. 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm a.m. Morning Worship Service: 6:00 7.00 pan. Services for Adults. Teens andOuMrea. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville. MI 49073. Pastor Don Rmcoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 service. Nursery, children's ministry. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Brent Branham, Pastor Robert Norton Phone 673-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 err.; Worship HOD ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES Wednesday Pre’ er Bible 700 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (616) 945-9391 Sunday Worship 11 aan.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. of Assyria Rd.. Nashville Mkh. 49073. Suu. Pone & Wontep 10:30 aux.. 6:00 God’s love. "Where Everyone is COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowling Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Pani I-616-731-5194 or 1-5I7-1S2-IB6 service 9:45 i_m. Nursery provided. 503 South Grove Street. Delton Pastor Duud Hofmann 623-5400. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH start* Service 6X30 p.m. Wednesday Midweek: 9:00 a.m. SCAMPS p.m. adults; Stag* n Share A Foundation Class Youth 6th-8th grades. Faith 4 Life & 9-I2A grades. Diving Deep. Children 2yr». oid-Sch grade. Faith Weaver Coffee How. 9J0-1IflO a_m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hastings Phone 269-945-9414 Michael Anton. Pastor. Thursday, Feb. 24 12.-00 p.m. Lenten Lunch A Worship; 3:45 p.m. Clapper Notes; 5:45 p.m. Grace Notes; 7.-00 p.m. Adventurers; 7.00 p.m. Choir. Friday, Feb. 25 - 4JO-9O0 pm. CPR/First Aid; 1000 p.m. Jigh School Youth Lock-in. Saturday. Feb. 26 - 8.00-2.00 part CPR/First Aid; 10.00 a.m. 500 p.m. Holy Communion. Sunday. Feb. 27 - 800 & 10:45 a.m. Holy Communion; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. Tuesday. March I 100 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous. Wednesday. March 2 Circle 9:45 Group Wednesdays Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at spiritual gifts Bible study. Church WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4«>.7 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessi9:30; Church Service 10:30 un. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wrenfuneral-home.com). I___ Robert D. Howell_______ | Services: Sunday, (616) 945-3014. The Rev. ft: Charles P McCabe tn. Rector. Mr F. William Vbetberg. Director of home visitation. Memorial contribution may be made to Barry Community Hospice. 301 E. State Rd. (Corner of State Rd. and Boltwood St acrocs from Tom’s Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Youth Mimstrics or Teen BibieQuu (e»es 13-I9* Adak Bible Swdy - No WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Btwidway. Hasting,. Ml PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Delton. Ml 49046 • 269-671-4193. Pastor. Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor, Hester Tuckey HASTINGS - Violet Louise Curtis, age 76, of Hastings, died Saturday. February 19, 2005 at her residence. Mrs. Curtis was bom on May 23, 1928 in Hastings, the daughter of lutVem and Mane (Finkbeiner) Moore. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Barry County rural schools. She was employed at Hastings Flex-Fab Company for 25 years, retiring in 1988. She was a member of Women of the Moose, Vivians of the Elks. Caledonia V.F.W. Auxiliary, and Woodland Eagles. She enjoyed playing bingo, visiting casinos, attending garage sales and having a garage sale of her own. Mrs. Curtis is survived by her daughters, Georgia Lindroth of Hastings, Bessie (Les) Gordon of Caledonia and Christine Ulrich of Nashville; sons, Danny Curtis of Hastings and Marty (Kenna) Curtis of Hastings; 10 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren; several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren; brothers. Howard (Maria) Moore of Hastings and Delbert (Betty) Moore of Hastings; many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Preceding her in death were her husband, Delbert Curtis in 1970; companion, Raymond Kidder, sisters, lone Bales, Jean Totten, Thelma Moore, Dorothy Blough; brother, LaVem Moore; grandson. Danny Ray Curtis; daughter, Cathline Curtis and son, Richard Curtis. A memorial gathering at the Hastings Moose Lodge will take place Saturday, February 26. 2005 al 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a memorial service there al noon. Pastor Richard D. Moore officiating. No funeral MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADTiTONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E Mam Street MaMrtilte. Mich. Friday Holy Hour 5 p m. Canfastans 30 minutes before Mass. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday Thursday 900 a.m.-Noon and 100-3.00 pan. Friday 900 a.m.-Nooo. Sunday morning worfhip hours: 8:30 LIVE Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshments, 1IOO Traditional Worship Service. We offer various 9:30 and 11 a_m. Qiancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m.. Thursdays at 6:30 pan. Thu information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions” 118 S. Jefferson -945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC.. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 9.00 a.m. Traditional Worship; lOflO aan. Coffee Hour. 10:10 aan. Church School; 11:20 9:00 service is broadcast over WBCH - AM 1220. Nursery can: is provided during both services. Rapids. Robert was bom December 6. 1917 in Nashville, rhe son of Carl H. and Nellie L. (Hicks) Howell. k He graduated frqp Nasbvite High School' is 1935. He served in4he United States Navy from May 12.1944 to Febqiary 27<|946. Robert married Grace Will May 25, 1940. He studied electronics and ther worked for International Radio in Ann Arbor for two years, he also did radio service work in Battle Creek for two years. He retired as Plant Engineer from the Eaton Corporation in Battle Creek in 1974 after 33 years. Membership include, Hastings First United Methodist Church, and Eaton's Quarter Century Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking. Robert was preceded in death by his par­ ents and a son, Duane Howell in 1943. Surviving is Roberts wife, Grace, of almost 65 years, of Grand Rapids; son, Terry (Jill) Howell of Houghton Lake; daughter. Roberta Humphries of Albuquerque, New Mexico; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; sister. Geraldine Pember of Coral Springs. Florida; brothers. Cart (Janice) Howell of Garden City. Douglas Howell of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held on Monday. February 21. 2005 at Clark Retirement Community. Memorial services were held on Monday. February 21. 2005 at Clark Retirement Community. Memorials can be made to Clark Memorial Foundation, 1551 Franklin SE. Grand Rapids, MI 49506, or Hospice of Holland Home. 2100 Raybrook SE. Grand Rapids, Ml 49546-5782. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. I____ Terry Gentry_________ | There will be a Memorial Wake for Terry Gentry on March 5, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Aho Legion. Memorial contributions accepted through Ashley Gentry, 4358 Buhler Rd., Hastings, MI 49058. FREEPORT - Mrs. Mary Edith Brunton, age 86, of Freeport, was called Home to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Thursday, February 10,2005. She is survived by daughters, Carol (Don) Hoffman and Deborah Foster, son, Daniel Brunton; grandchildren. Mary (Casey) Lynch, Martha (Gabe) Goodrich. Mandy (Jack Spratto) Cooley. John Hoffman. April (Rick) Hooker, Amber (Jason) Silverthorn, Jacqueline, Daniel II. and Dana Brunton, and Eric (Barb) and Ted (Heidi) Reid; great grandchildren. Anthony and Andrea Herrera, Tj ler Lynch, Haley Cooley. Alexis Spratto, Ethan and Sydney Hooker. Ryan. Dylan and Carson Silverthorn. Caleb DeBruyn, and Kaitlyn and Hannah Reid. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford James Brunton; parents, Fernando and Myra Alice Smith; sisters. Flossie Eaton. Beulah Clevenger, Grace Hall, Mabelle Fader, Virtue Moore, and Margaret Chamberlain; and brother. Paul Smith. Mary loved her Lord and her family. Her greatest desire was that her children and grandchildren accept Jesus as Lord and Saviour and walk closely with Him. Funeral services were held Monday. February 14,2005 at Calvary Grace Brethren Church, 13700 84th Street at the comer of Pratt Lake Avenue, Alto, MI with Pastor Mick Funderburg officiating. For those who wish, memorials may be made to Visiting Nurse Association of Western Michigan or to the Freeport Fire Department First Responders. Arrangements Funeral Home. were made by Koops |__ Robert H. “Bob” Johnson KALAMAZOO AND GUN LAKE Robert H. “Bob" Johnson, age 85. of Kalamazoo and Gun Lake, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2005. He was bom September 25. 1919 in Richland, son of the late Forest and Nettie (Hale) Johnson. Bob graduated from Richland High School in 1937. On September 21, 1940, Bob married Dona Marie Pennels in Kalamazoo. He was a veteran of he United States Navy serving during World War II aboard an LSM in tiie Pacific. After the war. he began work­ ing as a cabinet maker and finish carpenter for Vaster Builders, building many new hous­ es. After the building boom cooled off. he went to work for the Kalamazoo Public Schools in 1962 as a carpenter and later as a building maintenance supervisor. He retired in 1983. Bob and Dona did a lot of traveling after they retired. They went to Hawaii three times, to Alaska and all over the United States. Bob was an excellent dancer, roller skater, and fisherman. He loved Gun Lake and built a cottage there in 1966, which they still have today. The house in Kalamazoo was built in 1955 and still was home to Dad. Surviving are his wife, Dona; four sons, Larry (Elaine) Johnson of Portage, Alan (Sandy) Johnson of Kewadin, Charlie (Dianne) Johnson of Greensboro. NC. and Tim (Janet) Johnson of Shelbyville; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one sister. Bette Uldricks of Kalamazoo; and one brother. Gerald Johnson of Kalamazoo. Funeral services for Mr. Johnson were on Saturday, February 19. 2005 at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th Street, with Rev. Barry T. Petrucci officiating. Interment followed in Mt Ever-Rest Memorial Park. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, www.langelands. CHARlXHTc - Hester "Hickey, 84, of Charlotte, Thursday, Febniaty 17. 2005 at the St 1 jnntnee Dimondale Center. Mra. "Dickey was bom March 21, 1920, in Lansing, the daughter of B<fl and Irene Lucy (Wight) Farrier. She was a loving mother a.ad wonderful homemaker and enjoyed watching and track­ ing Sand Hill Cranes with her husbai.'d Duane of 64 yean. They often went amkgung aa well as taking rides through the country side. She was at. avid sewer and was exception­ al at needlepoint, lace making and quilting. Hester was presented blue ribbons by Princess Grace of Monaco for a quilt and needlepoint coats of arms that she made for a Monaco American and International Guild competition in 1974. Hester and Duane were longtime members of the Eaton County Antique Study Group and she was also a member of the Capital Area Lace Makers. She had a great love of music and played the piano by ear. She was blessed by a very strong belvf in God and that God exists in everything. She loved her family and was always giving of her time and sharing her taleata. She will be dearly missed. She is survived by sons. David Doane "Dickey and Aamae Alen "Dickey, both of Vermontville; grandchildren, Cistis Doane Tucltey of Chicago, Christopher David Tuckey and David Alan "Dickey both of Lansing. Jamie Alen Tbckey D of Hawaii, Jim (Sherry) Haviland of Ml Morris; great­ granddaughters. Britiany "Dickey of DeWitt and Heather Haviland o' Haslett; sisters, Carla (Edward) Dunning, Marcia (Leroy) Miller, and Sharon (Raymood) Ruthniff all of Charlotte; nieces, Collette (John) Frank, Nanette (Jerry) Podany, Diana Bosworth and nephews, Terry Miller. Robin Miller and Brandon (Amy) Rnthruff; 18 grand nephews and grand nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband James Duane "Dickey . January 29. 2005; sister. Nancy Jane Rone in 1991; brother-in-law Harold Rose in 1990 and nephew Paul Jean Dunning in 2001. Funeral services were held Tuesday. February 22. 2005. at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Reverend Phil Hobson offici­ ating. Interment was at Evergreen Cemetery in Girard Township, Michigan. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice House. Further information available at www.prayfu- neral.com |_______ Brian Jamet Gehl_______ | Brian James Gehl passed away unexpect­ edly oo Tuesday. February 1, 2005. Bom in Tacoma Wa. on December4,1969. he was an avid outdoorstnan who loved to hunt and fish and well as cook. Brian is preceded in death by his father James Gehl and survived by his mother Marlene, brother Bradley and grandparents Thelma Gehl, and Don (Pat) Platzer, Aunt and Uncles. Larry (Marcia) Gehl, Nancy (Lenn) Sutterfreld, Susan (David) Fleischmann. Michael (Connie) Gehl, numerous cousins as well as the many friends whose lives he had touched. Services were held in Tacoma, Wa. on Saturday February 5.2005 com Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCFor call (269) 945-0526. �The Haatoga Banner - Thursday. February 24. 2005 — Page 7 I DELTON - Thomas K. Guthrie Jr., of Delton, passed unexpectedly late Saturday. February 19,2005. Tom was born May 16, 1941 in Albany, Ky., to Thomas K. Guthrie, Sr. and Antha (Stockton) Guthrie. The son of a sharecropper, he was first in his family to enter college, attending Berea in Kentucky. In 1960 Tom moved to Michigan sud worked at Lockshore Fanns. Tom married Nancy Louise Haas on September 19, 1964 and graduated with a B.S. degree from Michigan State University in 1965. Tom and his wife purchased their own dairy farm in 1974. Possessing exceptional leadership skills. Tom was recently elected Prairieville Township Supervisor and was the Executive Director of Michigan Integrated Food and Farming Systems. He was also the chairman of both the Barry Conservation District and the Rural Partners of Michigan. In addition, Tom was MSU’s representative on the National Council for Agriculture Research, Education and Teaching. Tom served on the Barry County Farm Bureau board (1967 to 1988), including serv­ ice as its president. Following county service, he was elected district director of Michigan Farm Buregi’s Region 4 (1988-1998) and served as Michigan Farm Bureau’s Vice President (1993-1996). Tom was McDonald Dairy's 1977 Outstanding Young Dairyman and the 1979 Telfarm Manager of the Year. In 1995. Tom was honored to receive MSU’s Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award. Tom’s deep love for the land and its rela­ tionship to the community led him to become a major driving force in Michigan’s efforts to publicly promote agricultural stewardship, including soil conservation and farmland preservation. He was a founding member and president of the Michigan Agricultural Stewardship Association. Tom recently worked with the Barry Farmland Preservation Board to develop a special mill­ age proposal to fund farmland preservation. Tom was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Sr.; his son, James; his father-in-law, George Goretzfau Surviving are his wife, Nancy; sons, Thomas III (Michelle), George (Amy), Joseph (Tara); daughter, Mary (Andrew) Buckhannon; grandchildren, Annie, Katie and Maddie Guthrie. Also surviving are his mother, Antha; sisters, Margaret, Naomi, Magdaline. and Marie; his mother-in-law Jeanette Goretzka; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends and family on Thursday, February 24, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at the Williams Gores Funeral Home. Delton where a scripture service will be con ducted al 7 p.m. Memorial Mass will be celebrated Friday, February 25, 2005. 11 a.m. at St Ann Catholic Church. 12468 East D Avenue, Augusta. Private inurnment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Barry County 4­ H or Vicksburg FFA will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. I Terry N. Tooker Howard Asa Southwell | WOODLAND - Howard Asa Southwell of Woodland was bom on December 20,1922 in Parma and died on February 22, 2005, at the age of 82. Howard was preceded in death by his wife, Letha (Curtis) Southwell; son, Steven Southwell; parents, Charles and Bertha Southwell; brother. B. Joe Southwell; and sisters. Irma Martin and Ruby Radzieswicz. He leaves behind his daughter, Sharlene (Von) Goodemoot; grandchildren. Sara (Glenn) Davis, Jane Banks, Matthew (Pearl) Goodemoot. and Marcie (John Rookus) Goodemoot; and great-grandchildren, Molly Goodemoot. Blake Davis, and Katelyn Rookus. Howard also leaves behind a brother. Ed (Theresa) Southwell of Jackson; sisters, Ella Burroughs of Ifexas, Nina (Amador) Ybarra of Clark Lake, and Jean (Louis) Frizzell of Jonesville. Howard served in the Navy aboard the USS Blakely during World War II. He married Letha Curtis in 1945 and lov­ ingly and uncomplainingly cared for her for many years after her stroke until her death. Early in their married life, Howard and Letha took their two-year-old daughter to Arizona because of her asthma and lived an exciting four years at the bottom of the Grand Canyon where Howard monitored the silt content of the Colorado River for the govern­ ment Returning to the Woodland area, he later worked various factory positions, end­ ing his working career at Hastings Manufacturing Company as a tool and die maker. Over the years, Howard enjoyed his motor­ cycles, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and especially collecting and working on his trac­ tors. He restored and showed Fordson trac­ tors for many years with his good friends, Russell and Jean Royce of Roscommon and Bob and Dorothy Cappon of Woodland. He also enjoyed his daily trips to Shirley’s Chuckwagon restaurant in Nashville for lunch with his friends at the round table. Howard was a real example of “still waters running deep.” The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, February 25, 2005 at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial will take place at Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association or the American Heart Association. Arrangements are by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. On Saturday. Feo. 26. the local Lions Club will hold its postponed pancake supper at the St. Edwards Family Center. A month earlier served until noon or maybe even until 1 p.m. Also at the Family Center. Friday night dinners are being served during Lent. preservation of barns was held on the Ionia fairgrounds Tuesday with a speaker from Michigan Stale University. The scheduled concert by the Tbomappie the weather was terrific (in a bad way) and the Fish and macaroni and cheese will be on meal was canceled for that day, Jan. 22, when the menu along with vegetables and dessert. The steak supper at Sebewa Center was so well attended there had to be a cutoff on Wind Band was canceled last Sunday after­ would-be guests. At one point a man from the kitchen staff counted how many were waiting evening at 7 at the Lakewood High School more than a foul of snow was dumped. Come on and eat your fill of pancakes, syrup, sausages and other foods. Support this civic group, which provides many needed services noon because of inclement weather. The pro­ gram has been rescheduled for this Sunday for the community. A band concert will be held at 2 p.m. to be seated and declared they could handle auditorium. The music group thaws members from a wide geographic range. A brass those then in line, but no more. ensemble from the high school was to have Sunday. Feb. 27. in the gym of Lakewood De Craig and Angie VanZyl with children spent the weekend with their father. Dr. A. L been a pan of the concert. High School. There will be another blood drive Monday. A feature in the Sunday Lansing State Journal about women and NASCAR pictured Feb. 28, at Fellowship Hall of the United Methodist Church from noon to 5:45 p.m. VanZyl. In a delayed hem. there was an obhuary for Mrs. AnabeUe Ridley of Dowagiac in the Donors are always needed. Enjoy a tasty repast after donating. Hot soups are available Michigan Christian Advocate recently. The Ridleys were in Woodland from 196* to 1972 for the donor's pleasure and nourishment while husband Claude was pastor of the Marian Heroefield. Her daughtets. Deidre and Cindy, were in school here at the time. United Methodist Church and attended semi­ The Cathcarts may arrive at the nary in Chicago during the san. their camper and speud the day. even Th. Lakewood News carried the word that the St Edwards' fourth Sunday breakfasts are resuming after a cancellation in January because of the bad weather. This fine meal is weeks. Children Randy and Laura graduat­ Dee Cathcart of Charlotte and her mother. Marian Hamilton. Marian yean <o wae a cashier at Fate's supermarket when she was at 1 cooking breakfast on the grounds. ed from Lakewood High School during their Woodland tenure. Claude had left an accountant's position in Grand Rapids to become a pastor. Members of the directors of the local historical society had a walk through the blue house on Third Avenue on Monday evening and then met for busi­ ness at the Cobb home. The society is now the owner of the bouse and will have it moved in spring to the depot grounds. Central UMC has tentative plans to create a parking lot tn the space teamed with the next lot north, which has been dean for more than a year. The second session on Health Line <>y Scott B. Brasseur. M I> MUNISING - James “Jim” Eugene Hazel, age IS. ofN7440 Carmody Roaff. Munising, | SEBRING. FLORIDA - Terry N. Tooker, age 56, of Sebring, Florida, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2005, in Sebring. He was bom August 25, 1948, to Ellis and Cecil (Hendrixson) Tooker, in Detroit, and had been a resident of Sebring since 1999, coming from Caledonia. He was a teacher, a member of U.S.G.A., former resident of Hastings, died unexpect­ edly at his home on Monday, January 31, 2005. Jim was born on December 24, 1929 in Grand Rapids, to the late Leroy and Madeline (DeVault) Hazel. He graduated from Mason High School and then served in the U.S. Navy from June 17.1948 until June 16,1952. After the Navy, be worked at Lockheed in California. On March 29, 1957, he married Reathea M. Martz in Hastings. Jim worked for Middleville Engineering before he and Reathea moved to Munising. He worked at the Munising Memorial Hospital and retired as maintenance supervi­ sor with 23 years of service. Jim and Reathea operated Northern Creations and they worked the craft show circuit. He used his talents to make knives and she used hers working with, driftwood. He was a member of the Trappers Association. In addition to trapping, Jim enjoyed hunting fishing and reading. Jim is survived by his wife of over 47 years, Reathea Hazel of Munising; sons, Charles “Charlie" (Melodic) Hazel of Sitka, Alaska and Steve (Kelly) Hazel of Munising; daughters, Suzette (Scott) Olson of Sauli Ste. Marie and Annette (Jerry) Tyler of Beaverton; grandchildren, Jody, James, Billy. Jamie, Michelle, Anna, Sara, Andrew, Adam and Alex; and 7 1/2 great-grandchildren. Rev. Robert Tripp conducted a memorial service at the Munising Wesleyan Church in Wetmore on Saturday. February 5,2005. Interment was at the Munising Township Cemetery in Wetmore. A.A.R.P. and attended Bible Fellowship Church in Sebring. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Tooker, Sebring; father. Ellis Tooker. Hastings; daughter. Shannon Walker, Freeport; son. Jason Kidder. Walker, brother. Ray Tooker, Grand Haven; and grandchildren. Dylan and Alexa Walker. Memorial services will be held at a later BROOKLYN - Hazel Yvonne (Curl) Robertson, age 87, February 17, 2005, Brooklyn, wife of the late Richard, beloved mother of Sally (Gino) Berretta, Jim (Sheryl) Robertson and Rich (Suzy) Robertson. Also survived by brother Emmett Campbell, five grandchildren (Jennifer. Michael. Jessica and Tara Robertson and Trevi Berretta) plus many other loving relatives and friends. After active duty in the military during WWII and raising the children in Middleville date. Memorial contributions may be made to A.A., South Alano Club, or Rapids, Michigan. and Brooklyn, Curl and Dick enjoyed 20 years of retirement in Tucson. AZ. A memorial service will be held at St. Mathews Episcopal Church in Tucson, AZ Thanks to you... 426 Girls ages 5-17 were able to participate in a variety of Girl Scout activities. That’s what matters Bony County United W ay & Volunteer Center IS IT A COLD OR THE FLU? Mr. and Mrs. Rodney and Den*cc Scramlin are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Amanda Marie Scramlin to Jeffery Michael Barker, son of Irish Barker and Michael Murphy. The bride-to-be is a 2003 graduate from Maple Valley High School and is currently attending MSU to complete a degree in nurs­ ing. The groom-to-be is a 2002 graduate from Olivet High School and is currently enlisted in the Army National Guard and will com­ plete his basic training and ATT on March 11, 2005, and then return to classes at LCC in the fall. The wedding day is set for May 21,2005. GIRL, SkyLynn Anglea-Marie, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 7, 2005 at 12:57 p.m. to Angela Rollins and Brian Bennett of Dowling. Weighing 6 lbs. 11 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Marissa Jo, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 7.2005 at 8:50 p.m. to Richard Little and Janeice Hollister of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Breonna Renae Richardson, burn at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 7, 2005 to Joshua Allen Richardson and Jessica Jennifer Veneklase c* Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Skyler Gonsalves, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 31, 2005 at 3:21 p.m. to Sonya and Genin Gonsalves of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Hayden Tyler, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 9, 2005 at 1:29 p.m. to Michael and Sarah Bassett of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 15 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. BOX* Matthew Byron Rettinger, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 9, 2005 al 10:13 a.m. to Angela and Byron Rettinger of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Gabriella Kaylynn Hansen, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 11, 2005 at 4:23 p.m. to Kevin and Amanda Hznsen of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. Is there a way you can tell the difference between the flu and a simple cold? . You certainly hear a lot of people say they "have the flu” this time of year and a few of them probably do but the vast majority of them simply have the common cold. The common cold is probably the most common disease in the world and more than 200 different viruses are known to cause its symptoms. They typically start slowly and include sneezing, sore throat, runny nose, cough and sometimes a headache. Most of the people with a cold will "get over it” within a week without the need for antibiotics. The problem is that the common cold can be the "host” to additional bacterial infections of the lungs (pneumonia), sinuses (sinusitis) or ear infections that will need antibiotics for treatment. If your ‘cold symptoms* change and you develop a high fever, severe sinus pain, a productive cough or swollen glands, these are signs that you should see your doctor and see if antibiotics are needed. The flu, or influenza, on the other hand, can be deadly and causes an estimated 20,000 deaths in the USA every year. The flu usually starts with a sudden headache and bad dry cough. Fever, extreme fatigue, and major muscle aches are usually part of the symptoms that are not seen with a cold. Like the common cold, antibiotics will not cure the flu either but may be needed for secondary infections such as pneumonia, sinusitis or ear infections that develop while you have the flu. Ycur doctor can get a quick nasal swab to test and see if you actually have the flu or not. There are a small handful of drugs that are designed to work against viruses. Although they don’t "kill" the virus causing the flu, they may shorten the time a person feels ill and lessen the severity of the flu symptoms. However, the treatment must begin during the first 2 days of the illness, and it typically shortens the duration of the illness by only one or two days. Scott Brasseur, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist In the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician lor medical advise before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would kke to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. �Page 8 - Thursday February 24. 2005 - The Hastings Banner You'd jest about used your u hole RECESS UP. Fish School District No. 4 Carlton Township, Barry County Part I The blustery winds drifted in Ole Brown Road. And with winter clothes and boots, was a heavy load. Even with Brother’s footprints ahead in the .. snow. My legs were shorter, making it hard to go. The cold icy snow clung to your boot tops and your legs feel like lead - but you can’t ... stop. By the time you get to school, it’s wet stockings that don’t feel so fine The ones you wore over long underwear and wrinkled down al the ankles-the long .... brown kinr When tardy, the whole room looks up when you walk through the door; and you wish you could fall nght through the floor! At Christmas we rehearsed on a wooden stage For a program of poems, songs, and plays. Santa in red suit, would always appear. Kids were guessing who’s Dad was not-----here? When we were little we really didn't care who was behind the whiskers and white hair Just as long as we got our gifts and Mama and Daddy were there. .ylnnie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchell! and Marcy Sugar All about ‘Grama’ Dear Annie: My 89-year-old grandmoth­ er has been living with my parents for the past couple of yean. Although Grama has some medical problems, she always has been spry and independent. tos of our son and his ex-wife in happier My family does not get to visit often, as we live several hours away. The problem is that Mom and Dad send all of the family e­ mail, which contains way too much detail about Grama's bowels, diaper changes, medications, etc. I don't want to remember Grama from the perspective of a medical caregiver. I think this blabbing takes away from her When spring came, we walked in the mud ... puddles after the rain and ate our lunch under the ole dm tree; and That’s how we thought it would always be. South Hah School 1049 (Back raw) Leonard Kidder, Howard Smelker, Mary Cook, Carolyn Miller, Doris Price, Dorothy Price, Joan Price, Arvid Miller, Donald Service. Wilma Service, Robert Stadei. David Kidder, Teacher: Dorothy Brake; (second row) Julie Smith, Dick Ogden. . Patsv Fettzer, Dick Sherer. Shirley Smelker, Marie Price, John Service. Margaret Service. Jimmy Gonzalos. Sharon Brown; (front row)________ Jack Price, Jerry Price , Bob Sherer, John Miller. Ruth Miller, Brenda and Linda Smelker. Billy Brown. John Sherer, and Gene Service. By Jeyce VVdnbrecht Rsh School District No. 4 was located on Section 5 on North Broadway near Freeport. From 1853 to 1919. there were 17 to 37 schol­ ars. In !920 Alice Reynolds taught 27 students, with three more going to Freeport and Hastings High Schools Valenti Bryant taught about 26 stu­ dents tn 1923. with two more going to Freeport Thelma Endsley was the teacher in 1924. with 18 in attendance and four at Freeport. In 1925. Ruth Tabbcrer was the teacher with two more going to Freeport. Genevieve Whitney taught 21 in 1926 and Mildred Dolph taught in 1927 and 1928 with 27 and 29 students respectively. In 1929. Winifred Kinne taught 31 students and Mary Bidleman had 36 students in 1930 and 1931. In 1952. there was only one student in the school. Kay (Newton) Faunce was a first grader and Mrs Charles Townsend was the teacher. The school stayed open half that year. By 1954. the From a Poem by htary Coofc Coburn About Her Childhood Memories We all Walked to the Fish School on the hill. On a gravel road. past the swamp where amongst the cat tails and pussy willows. Colorful black birds gave us a thrill. In all kinds of weather we walked silently Past the neighbors big bull in his pen. Trying rxx to c isturb him or the barking dog again. Icy fingers of fear ran up and down my spine. When I had to walk by there alone some----times. If you rode bicycles by That barking dog after v<mi would fly. The little country school only had one room. About 30 kids, a teacher and one big ........... broom. Through Kindergarten and out the eighth .... grade. “Readin. Ritin. Rilhmetic" that's where we .. stayed. In those days the teacher was the janitor who swept the floors, and came in early to light the fire and unlock the doors. She stayed after school to correct papers. and to plan the next days capers. She handed out most of the punishment as well as The Golden Rule; • Usually she’d just pul your name on the----board, and made you stay after school. Ai recess tune she was the referee yr whatever to oversee. ’ ** Som^Mpi>e played “anii-l-ovtf’'the ’ ichodToron the slide or swings; there was hop scotch, building huts and lots of other things. On Halloween we had some fun Bobbing for apples and playing games; decorating with witches and Jack-olanterns, and mostly driving the teacher ... insane. When the snow came, we took our sleds — down the hill. That was always a big thrill! We made snow forts and snow balls and had snow fights over the walls. By the time you got your snow pants on----and boots buckled up. Things I Remember By Pearl Cook Fredericfcaoa Fish School District 4 FR Caritoa Township Attended school there from 1935-1939 The school had no plumbing in its early days, until about the 1940s. A hand pump outside fur­ nished water which was carried in and put in to a large crock-type cooler. This was where we got our drinking waler. We had to raise two fingers to get the nod for permission to go to the “outhouse." (which was cold in the winter!). Before lunch we lined up to wash basins on a long bench, where four at one time could wash basins on a long bench, where four al one time could wash their hands, taking turns until ah were finished. This was the same bench where all classes were neid at the front of the room. The rest of the kids had to try to keep ther minds on their studies instead of lis­ tening to the class which was being held. We had a variety of sges from 5 to 14. The large stove was in the middle of the room. It was too hot near it and too cold only a few feet away from iL During the yean that Mrs. Ethel Buck was teaching there, she remembers t*» mice that enjoyed watching the kids by perching on library books at the back of the room. Of course when the kids saw aroousc, tbpre.rea*.a wild commotion! There was Fred E.. Mijfc jj^Doo P., Lewis G. and other boys who would take up the chase with win­ dow boards and brooms, while most of the girl were on top of their desks. They hardly every caught one. It took a while to bring order back again. 1 think rite mice were still there to trouble Miss Seger when she taught. However, one of these creatures was accidentally “cremated" while hiding in a wastebasket, which was dumped into the heating stove. He had plenty of family left to cany on mischief though. There were the softball games, where it took both boys and girls of all ages to make up a team. The school team would play ocher country schools. I remember playing at the Brown School, in the pasture field across the road from the school on the Jordan Usborne farm. It was fun. Though there were hard times. Life was good. dignity and that she would be embarrassed and upset knowing her personal informa­ tion is disseminated in such a fashion. I know my parents are avid readers of yours. 1 hope they will read this and mend their ways. On the off-chance that they don’t see this in the paper, can you suggest a remedy? - Grossed-Out Grandchild Dear Grossed-Out: One of the reasons your parents are e-mailing this information is because it is a form of emotional support for them. They are sharing their burden with people who love Grama, and who will step in and help if need be. However, they shouldn't force it on you. Tell your parents that you love Grama you these specific missives. If they keep doing iL feel free to delete the e-mails as soon as you see where they are headed. brings Alisa over for dinner, and he’d like his wedding photo removed permanently. He says he will feel uncomfortable having these pictures around when his girlfriend is here. We understand his point, but am ■T.iure bow to handle the situatfou. My husband and I have decided tc drop this question in your lap. Annie. This is our borne. Must we remove these photos? We read your column faithfully and respect your answers, so we will abide ay your response. - Parents of Three Dear Parents: You don’t have to remove the photographs, but it would be consider­ ate of you to display them in another part of the house, whe.e they are less visible, and where Alisa is not likely to see them. It’s really not a lot to ask. and your son will appreciate this small sacrifice. distress Dear Annie: Last year. I cut off contact with my brother, 'Chuck.* because he is an obnoxious alcoholic, and my husband and I had put up with 20 years of his abuse Last Pantyhose myths year, after a particularly nasty incident, I decided that the only way to get through to Chuck was to ted him that we love him. we D-ar Annie: I read the letter from 'Indiana," the ..tan who likes to wear pantyhose. Shame on you for insinuating that most men who wear pantyhose are s. I .useJ wish him the best, but until he can shew us a 30-day chip from AA. and we accompany him to a session with a therapist, we will no longer have apy contact I many c orderlies and some doctors wore stockings under their scrub uniforms for support. Not only do your legs feel better at the end of a long day on your feeL they also aid in helping to reduce swelling in the feet and ankles and ward off varicose veins. I believe NFL star Joe Namath wore panty­ hose during practice and games for the same reason. I do not consider any male who wears pantyhose a cross-dresser. I say to 'Indiana.' if you are more com­ fortable with them on. it does not matter what anyone else thinks. They are your legs. -- Conservative South Dakotan appeared in an ad extolling their ability to at the $50,000 deposit level these photos should be put away when be ical status. Ask them to please stop sending pantyhose during games and practices. He Annual Percentage Yield* photos of our other children. Our son feels cannot handle all the details about her med­ Dear S.D.: First let's clear up the Joe 2.0% photo on our wall, along with the wedding and want to know how she's doing, but you Namath myth. He never said he wore HCB Cash ' Management * Plus Account times. We also still have their wedding make your legs look good. We don't give a rat's patoot what you wear under your clothes, and we know there are some men who wear pantyhose with Chuck. Although I’ve explained to each and every one of them that the fence is not mine to mend, they are becoming more and more aggressive about it I have told them they are enabling Chuck, but my point isn't getting through. I resent my relatives' smug 'you need to make amends* attitude. I have done nothing wrong by cutting a mean, nasty, abusive drunk out of my life. Any suggestions? - Family Trouble in California Dear Family Trouble: Yes. Stop defend­ ing yourself. If your brother's drinking involves abuse, you don't have to make excuses. When the subject comes up. sim­ ply say. 'I'm sorry you feel that way,* and then refuse to discuss it further. While we think families should try to maintain con­ tact. we also understand that it is sometimes not possible. You might tell you- relatives to try Al-Anon (al-anon-alateen.org) if they really warn to help Chuck. for support. But the reason pantyhose reduce swelling is because they are bind­ ing. Standard nylon pantyhose are not something a woman wears for comfort, but if you like them, gei gezundter beyt (go in good health). Respect elders Dear Annie: I was upset by the letter from 'Dealing With Dementia in Canada.* whose wife didn't want their young child to The accessibility of a savings account with the benefit of higher rates! Same shirt blues I read the letter from "Hygienic Worker m Canada," who said a guy at work wore the same shirt 18 days in a row. She has nothing better to do at work than watch what other people are wearing? Maybe he washes that shirt every night. Maybe he has a dozen just like it. Maybe except "the shirt on his back." I live in a building of 200 apartments. There was one lady who wore the same sweat suit every day. Thei I happened to Member FDIC www.hastingscitybank.com 269-945-2401 home. She said they were 'no longer the people they once were.' 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Remember, we all will be there someday. - - Aware in California Dear Aware: Thanks for laying it on the line. We all want to be treated with respect, no matter how old or infirm. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime edi­ Ax ex-photos? tors ofthe Ann Landers column. Please e­ mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net. or write to: Dear Annie: Our son and daughter-in­ Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, law were divorced after 15 years of mar­ Chicago, IL 60611. To find cut mon riage. They have two beautiful young chil­ about Annie's Mailbox, and read features dren, and they arc both excellent parents. by other Creators Syndicate writers and We are fortunate to have a good relation­ cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate ship with our ex-daughter-in-law. Our son Web page at www.creators.com. is now seeing "Alisa." She is a lovely per­ COPYRIGHT son, and we like her a lot. Very soon, our SYNDICATE. INC. son will be bringing her to our home for the first time. Throughout our house, we still have pho- 2005 CREATORS �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 24. 2005 — RmS ____ Trojans sending ten to Reeths-Puffer and Saxons six by Brett Brancr Sports Editor Thonupple Kellogg's wrestling success can be summed up in two words. Travis Young. It can also be done with one word, depth. The Trojans reload rather than rebuilding each year, and have even proven they can reload in the middle of the most difficult pan of the season. Young, a junior, was one of ten Trojans and six Saxons to earn a spot in next Saturday’s Division II Individual Regional Tournament at Reeths-Puffer High School, by placing in Thomapple Kellogg senior Eric Roeder, left, works to escape the grasp of Northview's Alex Phillips in the 189-pound championship final at Saturday's Division 2 Individual district tournament at Northview. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Vikes should be kings of the hardwood once again Spring sports can start practicing in two and a half weeks. Baseball and softball leagues are starting to look for players for their clinics. I could have sworn I saw snow yesterday. Of course, there was a thunderstorm the other day, so we must be getting close to spring. Does anyone around here want this winter to end? Maple Valley and Lakewood won volleyball conference titles last weekend. Three wresting teams battled in regional tournaments last night, and 29 Barry County grapplers will be at individual regional tournaments this Saturday. District basketball action starts Monday with Hastings and Allegan. I picked the Saxons last week, and I'm sticking with them. Ip refresh. I also said that Thonupple Kellogg and Wayland would win opening round games on Tuesday night I still keep hearing people talk about Gull Lake. I never here about them having great players, or they're tall, or they play great defense. All I hear is. they have a really good record." It's starting to be a broken record. I guess I'd better finish what I started last week. TK and Wayland is a toss-up. but at this point I'd have to go with Wayland. The Wildcats have really pushed South Christian this season, they topped the Trojans once and fell to them once in double overtime. TK gets to host the district. but right now I just don't see them lopping the Wildcats without an outstanding performance for 32 minutes. On the top half of the bracket, where Lakewood waits for the winner of Hastings and Allegan, it’s certainly no stretch in picking Lakewood to win the semifinal game no mater who they face. I think, and hope, they'll get to take on the Saxons. That leaves me with Wayland and Lakewood in the finals. I picked the Patriots in die Super Bowl, and I'm picking the Vikings in the district final. They've won three in a row. A few of their guys have been around for the last two. Can’t go against them. If Lakewood gets through. I think the Vikings will have the best shot ai a regional title they've had in a few years. There won't be the powerhouse like 02-03 South Christian or 03-04 Wyoming Park waiting for them at Rockford High School. I oen't know what the Rams' gym looks like, but I’m betting guys like Corey Thelen and Ty’er Beglin will be more comfortable patting up their jumpers there than they have been at Grand Valley State University’s fieldhouse the past couple seasons. Speaking of big gyms, I don’t mean to pick on anybody, but when 1 have a movie moment 1 can't help pointing it out. TK has a fairly big new gym, so DK conch Mike Mohn might want to bring his tape measure with him for the district opener. That way be can prove to his Panthers that the basket is still 10 feet high, like Gene Hackman did with his Hickory boys. Delton senior, and the school's all-time leader in three-point field goals. Nathan Farrell walked into Caledonia's gymnasium Friday night with a few of his teammates to scout the Trojans. He looked up. looked around, then looked down at me and said, "Wow. I think this is the biggest high school gymnasium I've ever been in, or the biggest one I've ever seen." The Scots and their new coach Scott Tompkins reminded me a little bit of the Hickory bunch too. A rather gruff coach, who has a tradition of winning in the past, and his band of young players. The Fighting Scots just haven't found their Jimmy Chitwood yet. The only real chance for an upset, "cause TK topping Wayland wouldn't really be an upset. I see at the TK Class B would be the Wildcats topping the Vikings in tlie final. I don't think it will happen, but I’m 'aying it could. A real upset would be Maple Valley winning its district semifinal match-up. The Lions earned a bye in the Class C district at Bellevue next week, and will open the post season Wednesday night. Who do they get to face Wednesday, their old SMAA rivals from Olivet. That is. if the undefeated Eagles can best Springport in the opening round. That's like if the sun will rise tomorrow. Valley has played some very good basketball at times this season, including in its first contest with the Eagles. If I was making predictions on that district. I w ould need a lol more space I would have to pick the boys from Olivet, but that should be a fiin one to watch. Now that I'm way out on a limb, it's time to head to the gym. the top four of their respective weight classes during the district tournament at Northview Saturday. He came into the day with a record of 14-6, although many of those marches weren't wrestled with the Trojans' varsity 'A' team. After winning his first two matches by decision al 171 pounds. Young was knocked down to the consolation bracket by Byron Center's Jess Camacho who topped him 5-2 in the championship semifinals. The Trojan responded by pinning his next opponent, to guarantee himself a spot in the regional round, then defeated Lowell's Matt Francisco 8-6 with an escape in the second overtime period to earn third place. "He's been stuck between Eric Reeder al 189 and Ben Ybema at 171," vud Trojan coach Tom Izhman. "He's wrestled a lot of the 'B' team matches. We’ve taken him along with us for the varsity matches, and he's got­ ten into one or two matches at varsity tourna­ ments." A spot opened for Young, when Ybema was injured during last Thursday's district cham­ pionship victory over Hastings. "Team depth." said Lehman. "There's no doubt that a lol of our success is that we have young kids that keep working and working, pushing the older kids. We tell them, you don't get to wrestle kids much better than what we have in practice. You wrestle in our wrestling room, and you’re wrestling some of the best around." The Trojans’ "older kids” had plenty of success on Saturday. Seniors Ryan Fletke (140) and Mike Gurski (130) won district championships, as did juniors Mike Munjoy (275) and Justin Lewis (125). Senion Chris Humphrey (160) and Reeder (189) were run­ ners-up at their respective weight classes. Hastings was led by its lightweights. RJ. Morgan (103) and Rusty Burgdorf (112). They were the Saxons two district champions. Before the start of the consolation semifi­ nals. where individual wrestling seasons either end with a loss or ate guaranteed to continue onto the regkmals with a win. Saxon coaches Mike Goggin: and Dennis Redman debated how may kids would be wrestling at Reeths-Puffer this Saturday. The best they could come up with was somewhere between ten and two. Morgan and Burgdorf had already earned their places, and the Saxons had eight other wrestlers vying for spots in the regional. Half of them made it through. Jeff Allen (130) and Steve Case (140) were third place medalists, and Jeremy Redman (119) and Ashtin King (160) earned fourth place medals. All in all. the Saxons were happy with how things turned oct,The Saxons performed at or above their sutMj'ftj most of the weight and their two district champions last Thursday in the district final al Hastings. 37­ 28. TK also ended the Fighting Scots' team season with a 38-23 first round win. Hastings reached the final by topping Byron Center 45­ 28 in the other opening round match. The four teams had just finished the O-K Gold Conference season, and both coach Maxim and Hastings’ coach Mike Goggins were happy with the way their leans per­ formed against the 2004-05 league clumps. Both thought their teams performed better than they had during their league duals with the Trojans. TK coach Scott Marvin and Goggins have shared many laughs trying to guess the results of their league duals, then going back over the scores and how all the matches played out over die past few seasons. The start of the team district final was certainly a "bracket buster" for both of them. Humphrey, days after losing to the Saxons' King in the finals of the O-K Gold tourna­ ment, lopped King in the 160-pound opening match 10-1. "Humphrey and Ashtin King, they'd split so far this year. We worked on some things with Christopher Io specifically help him with Ashtin, and they worked," said Marvin. Goggins had to quickly try and fire up his team. “We'll get them beck some place else." he said to his bench. He didn't know that some place else wm right in front of him. Fighting through pain, Ybema couldn't hold off Garrett Walker at 171. and was pinned in 4-31. The Trojans came back with a vengeance. Reeder took down and released Jackson Hoke time and again at 189 pounds, on his way to a 24-13 major decision. Munjoy and Derrick Brock followed with pins at 215 and 275 for TK. The Trojans led 20-6. Hastings came back to take the lead at 23­ 20. The undefeated Morgan earned a pin al 103. Burgdorf scored a technical fall at 112. then Redman topped Mark Brown 5-2 at 119 pounds. There was another surprise at 125 pounds, where Allen topped Lewis 9-8. Lewis scored a take-down with 14 seconds left in the third period to tie the bout at 8-8. but Allen was able to slip out of his grasp with three seconds remaining on the clock. That was the last match the Saxons would win against one of TK's regular starters. where he lost by technical fall to Kyle Quads. Six pins by the Saxons and one Bulldog forfeit led Hastings past Byron Center in the opening round. Hastings' junior R J. Morgan fights to escape the hold of Lowers Ray Seeee In the semifinals of the 133-pound weight class Saturday at Northvisw. (Photo by Brett Bremer) King. Walker, Burgdorf. Redman, Tim Aspinall. and Tyler Heath all won by pin for Hastings in first match of the night Back-to-back pins by the Bulldogs st 215 and 275 pounds pushed them into a short­ lived 21-15 lead. Byron Center didn't even send anycne to the mat to face Morgan at 103. then Btr.gdorf. Redman, and Allen put together correcutivc pins to give Hastings an 18-poim lead with three matches left to wrestle. Hastings had to just avoid penalties and classes. "That's all you can do," said Goggins. "If I get six of'them through next week, holy smoke. I'd be really happy with iL If four of them made iL we'd be happy too." Burgdorf and Morgan couldn't go any higher than their seeding. They were both top seeds. Morgan improved his season record to 44-0 by pinning Forest Hills Northern s Jenod Hoxie 37 seconds into the 103-pound championship final. Burgdorf topped Greenville's Peter Hansen 9-2 in the 112pound final. For TK, Fletke and Lewis were the top seeds al their respective weight classes com­ ing in. Fletke lopped Forest Hills Central's Scot Carpenter 3-2 for the 145-pound cham­ pionship, improving his season record to 38­ 3. Lewis is 47-2 after besting Greenville's Zack Brown 8-5 for the title at 125. Gurski and Munjoy were number two seeds. Gurski topped number one seeded Jordan Miller of Greenville for the title 7-6 at 130 Munjoy pinned Byron Center's Brad Baker in 4:27 for the 215-pound gold medal. Young and Nate McMurray (135) were the Trojans two third place medalists, and Scott Brown (140) and Kalani Garber (152) fin­ ished fourth. TK was the only team with more than two district champions Other district champions on the day were Northview's Alex Phillips (189) and Corey Hill (275). Lowell's Joe Mendez (135). Byron Center's Brent Mencarelli (140), Grand Rapids' Central's Ray Valdez (119). Forest Hills' Central's Travis Eisen (152). Greenville’s Mitch Bennett (160). and Ionia's Marty Geldboff (171). Team Districts The Trojans topped the Hastings' Saxons The Saxons' Ashtin King works to peel TK's Chris Humphrey's hands from around his waste during their 160-pound match last Thursday night at the Division 2 teem dis­ trict tournament in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Gurski earned a pin at 130. and McMurray and Scott Brown followed with major deci­ sions for TK. Leading 34-23 the Trojans were fairly safe, needing Fletke and Garber to avoid being pinned. Fletke finished off the Saxons by top­ ping Lee Selby 10-4 at 145. and Garber stepped aside as the Trojans sent Matt Miller to the mat for the final match of the evening pins for win. Saxon freshman Ricky Mathis stayed off his back for the most part in the 130-pound match against Jory Kurkjian. Kurkjian look a 16-4 win. but it wasn't enough to save the Bulldogs. Selby was the only Saxon to win by a deci­ sion against Byron Center. He topped Mitch O'Connell 5-2 at 145 pounds io opening the match. Saxons slow after strong start in loss to the Wildcats Don Schils. Saxon vanity boys’ basketball coach, got to say something he hasn't said too often this season, after Tuesday night's O-K Gold Conference contest. It wasn’t, “We won.” The Wildcats topped the 4-15 Saxons 51-44. It was, “We got off to a great start.” The Saxons opened up an 11-7 lead in the early going at home against the Wildcats, but a pair of three’s in the final seconds of the first quarter allowed Wayland to pull ahead 13-11 at tne end of the period. The Wildcats held onto their lead, pushing it up io 42-25 by the end of the third quarter. “We got some great looking shots." said Schils. “We just could not put the ball in the hole, which has kind of been the story of the season, but even more so tonight." With the game out of reach, the Saxons started putting things together in the fourth quarter. They outscored the Wildcats 19-9 in the fourth. “I thought that we played, without shoot­ ing, we played as good of a game as we’ve played all year,” said Schils. Dan Dimond had all seven of his points in the final minutes for the Saxons. Josh Maurer led Hastings with 11 points, and Bryan Skedgell added six points and six rebounds. “I’m happy :t ended that way." Schils said. “J J. Quick and David Peterson did some nice things. J J. had a couple of nice assists. We're trying to get him to play and understand all parts of the game. He's starting to get us some assists. Of course he’s capable of scoring for us, but he can get a few rebounds and play some defense for us too.” The loss dropped the Saxons to 2-12 in the O-K Gold. They art seventh in the final con­ ference standings, ahead of 1-13 Caledonia. Hastings will host Greenville, who finished seventh in the O-K White Conference this season, on Friday night in the O-K Crossover contest. Class B District play begins Monday night for the Saxons, when they face Allegan in the first round at Thomapple Kellogg. Game time is set for 7 p.m. The winner of that contest will face Lakewood Thursday, March 3. at 6 p.m. in Middleville. Hastings lost its last three O-K Gold con­ tests. including last Friday's 69-j0 defeat at Byron Center. After trailing 33-23 al the half, the Saxons whittled the Bulldogs’ lead down to four points midway through the third quarter. Then momentary mental lapses caught up with them. Byron Center quickly built its lead back up, then buried the Saxons in the fourth quarter by outscoring them 20-13. Maurer had 22 points in the losing effort, and Quick added 13. �P»ge 10 - Thursday, February 24. ZOOS - The Haaongs Banner Vikes send team plus nine to regionals by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Trailing by four points with one weight class left to wrestle, there isn’t anyone the Lakewood Vikings would rather send out to the mat than junior Eddie Phillips. Phillips won a 14-4 major decision over Greenville's Adam Tipton to vault the Vikings to a team district championship last Thursday at Greenville. The win gave Lakeworxl a 28-27 victory. “I thought the kids fought great tonight," said Lakewood coach Bob Veitch. “They did what they needed to do to win for the team. There were lots of comments like, 'move me to where ever you've got to move me to win for the team."' Phillips' victory came after the Vikings saw a 24-14 lead slip away against the Yellow Jackets' middle weights. Lakewood started the night by building Dettori Kellogg junior Brett Bissett. lett went 4-1 Saturday at the Division 3 individ­ ual regional at Comstock, and is the only Panther advancing to this Saturday's indi­ vidual regional tournament at Hamilton High School. (File photo) an 18-0 lead with pins by Adam Fyan (189) and Alan O'Donnell (215). and a 10-6 deci­ sion by Cody Dupont at 275. The next three points came when Holden Hummel scored last a DK’s Bissett earns spot in Hamilton regional with third by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It was a tough day for the Delton Panthers Saturday at their Division 3 individual district tournament at Comstock High School. The Panthers won only seven matches, but four of the wins were by junior Brett Bissett in the 125-pound weight class. He medaled in third place, and gets to compete this Saturday in the individual regional at Hamilton. "I thought he looked really good.” said Delton head coach Rob Heethuis. Bissett was 4-1 on the day to improve his season record to 37 wins and 8 eight losses. A top four finish at Hamilton would cam Bissett a spot in the Division 3 Individual State Finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills, March 10,11, and 12. His only loss was a 4-3 decision against the top seed, and eventual flight champion, Travis Reith of Buchanan. A pin of Paw Paw’s Jake Shanley 1:49 into the consolation semifinal match guaranteed Bissett a spot in this weekend’s regional. He went on to pin Edwardsburg's Andy Breslin in 59 seconds for the third place medal. The bronze medal performance was the third pin of the day for Bissett and his second victory over Breslin. He started the day by putting Parchment's Cody Roberts on his back in 1:16. In the championship quarteninals he topped Breslin 9-5. DK senior Eric Ryan fell 4-3 in his opening round match with Pennfield’s Wayne Blair at 189 pounds, then opened consolation by pin­ ning Edwardsburg’s Jim Fein in 3:13. In the consolation semifinals, Ryan was topped by Buchanan's Jim Connors, the even­ tual bronze medalist. 6-2. At 275 pounds, Delton freshman Octavio Romero won his first match by pin, in 2:32 against South Haven’s Trevor Gillian. Romero was knocked out of the champi­ onship bracket by the eventual bronze medal­ ist. Todd Stoel of Hamilton, then was pinned by Pennfield’s Aron Swank 40 seconds into his first consolation bracket maten. Delton sophomore Brendan Boyle was topped by the 119-pound silver medalist Nick Wheetley of Buchanan to start the day, but came back to pin Paw Paw’s Natesha Raymond 2:4C into their consolation match. Boyle’s second loss was a 6-4 decision against the eventual third place finisher, Ritchie Huthinson of Dowagiac. second take down against Greenville’s Cody Donnelly in the 103- pound match, for a 3-1 decision. Other winners for Lakewood were Kyle Root (125) and Evan Terry (135). The title gives the Vikings the opportuni­ ty to continue their team season last night at Thomapple Kellogg’s Division 2 regional. The Vikings opened the district tourna­ ment with a 63-3 win over St John's. At Mason Saturday, in the division 2 individual tournament, the Vikings had wrestlers in half of the championship matches and finished with three district champions. Dupont (275), Fyan (189), and Phillips (171) all earned district championships. Terry (130), Scott Blocher (119). Roo< Kyle Root, left, is one of nine Lakewood wrestlers who earned himself a spot tn this (125), and O'Donnell (215) each took sil­ Saturday's Division 2 individual regional tournament at Plainwell, by finis;ling in the top four at last Saturday's district tournament. (File photo) ver medals. “1 don’t think we've had that many in the finals in a long time," said Veitch. A touj of nine Vikings have earned the right to participate in this Saturday's divi­ sion 2 individual regional at Plainwell, by finishing in the top four in their weight class al Mason. ''They're looking good. We're looking for­ Michael Gregory finished third at 112- ward to getting four, five, or six down there pounds. and Adam Wruble was fourth at (to the individual state finals). We'll go 140. , . have some fun and get some slate medals." "The kids wrestled well." Veitch said. Saxons drop a spot in final Gold standings is of revenge The Saxons w Saturday at the C ferencetour- lud zpi l. seed for the _ tournament by toppit* the Wildcats in the Grandview Foot and Ankle is announcing that final conference nutch'of the regular sea­ son, last Wednesday, three games to two. The loss put Wayland in fifth place, and meant the two teams would meet in the fust Stacy A. Uebele, D.RM. round Saturday morning. Wayland ran out to a 10-0 lead in game is accepting patients in the Hastings location: won. winning 25-9. then took game two 25­ 20. "I'd have to say Wayland was out to get 1005 W. Green Street Suite 304 Hastings, MI 49058 us." said Saxon coach Gina McMahon. 'The were out to beat us, and they did just that." It was the start of a disappointing day for PLEASE CALL 269-948-9155 ■ CMMB8 the Saxons. 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South Christian completed conference standings, followed by Byron its undefeated conference season by top- Center, Wayland. Hastings, Thomapple round match. Lakewood awaits the winner of the The Saxons finished fifth in the tourna­ Kellogg, Holland Christian, and Wyoming Park. The Trojans were fifth, with a 2-2 record. Requirements Include previous experience In heavier manufacturing environment. EmploymentGroup offers terrific benefits Including bonuses and holiday pay! TK topped Hastings after pushing Wayland ing Ionia at 10 a.m. in the other opening match between Portland and Ionia, in the semifinals. The winner of the contest between Hastings and Belding will take on Charlotte in the other semifinal to three games in the consolation bracket 25-21.15-25,15-9. TK opened the day against Byron Center, For Immediate consideration call Sarah at EmploymentGroup 1-800-968-3921 or e-mail sgamerOemployment.com and fell 25-15, 25-19, then topped Holland Christian in its next game 25-21.25-22. The Saxons had been so solid just days before, topping the Wildcats 25-18. 20-25. 25-27,25-12, 15-11. "Everyone played well." said McMahon. "They played together as a team. The inten­ sity level was high. 1 think it was a good strong match." Katie Lawrence led the Saxons with 29 assists and four aces. Brandi Sutfin had nine kills. "(Lawrence) did a great job of mixing up her sets, and we hit well. We hit to the YMCA of Barry County holes," said McMahon. The Saxons' poor play didn't end Saturday. Monday they hosted Cedar Hr build strong kids, strong families, strong communities. Springs in the O-K Conference crossover YMCA Recreation Director contest, and fell 25-17. 25-14. 25-14. Lawrence had 12 assists, and Jodi Jolley (20 hrs/wk) led the team with three kills. "The stats even show that we didn't play The YMCA of Barry County is looking for an energetic individual who wants to make an impact in the lives of those that live in Barry County. Our pan-time Recreation Director would be responsible for the operation of the YMCA Youth and Adult recreational programs. The Recreation Director should have the skills necessary to recruit, train and supeivise youth sport coaches; organize team sports (youth and adult); human relations skills; and the ability to multi-task. ' This is a "hands on”. 20 hour per week position paying $200 per week. Director’s hours vary but do include early evenings and Saturday mornings. Those interested should send their resume, three letters of reference, and include in a up to our potential." said McMahon. Cedar Springs just proved too powerful up front for the Saxons. "They have big hitters, and big block­ ers." said McMahon. “They shut down our The Saxons' Nicole Cordray sets the up during game two cover letter a paragraph that explains your philosophy on youth sports. Letters and resumes must be returned to the YMCA Office, P.O. Box 252, Hastings, ball MI 49058 by February 25th. tournament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) against Caledonia Saturday at the conference hitters and our blockers could not stop their hitters. They had some hard hitters." The Saxons want to put all of that behind them. The Class B district tournament will be held at Hastings High School this Saturday. Thornapple Willemstein digs Kellogg's a Kristen Holland Christian serve in the Trojans' 2-1 win over the Maroons Bremer) Saturday. (Photo by Brett �TT« Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 24. 2005 - Page 11 Lions share first title since 1977 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Maple Valley Lions and l-ansing Saturday, they played the best that they've day. as she has most of the season, with 39 played all year long.” kills and 11 solo blocks. Lisa Hamilton Maple Valley won its first two contests, had 110 assists on the day, while Kyndra Christian Pilgrims have something to share'after their long week together, the 25-9. 25-7, then met the Pilgrims for the Southern Michigan Athletic Association first time. Lansing Christian knocked the the ball down. volleyball championship. Lions into the consolation bracket by top­ Kortney Ewing, and Allison Oleson all ping them 25-23, 26-24. had more than 20 kills on the day. The two teams met four times last week, topping Olivet 25-19.25-16, and Bellevue Root led the team in digs with 77. Joostbems had a lot of help knocking Seniors Amy Abbott. in the final conference match of the season The Lions battled past Dansville 25-11, Maple Valley had five girls serve more Wednesday at Maple Valley then three 25-19. then had the daunting task of need­ than 20 points on the day. Hamilton led the times Saturday at the conference tourna­ ing to top the Pilgrims twice to eam the team with 41 service points, and 16 aces. ment hosted by the Pilgrims. tournament title and the outright confer­ Sammy Cowell had 40 service points and ence championship. ten aces. • The Lions were the number one seed The Lions won the head-to-head battle Wednesday at home, but the Pilgrims Maple Valley came out and took the fust came back to take two of the three meet­ match 25-18. 26-24, to force the third heading ings Saturday to eam a share of the con­ match against the Pilgrims in the double­ thanks to their 3-1 win over the Pilgrims ference title with the Lions. elimination style tournament. Lansing last Wednesday, which gave them a perfr ct Christian came back to win the third time. 7-0 conference record. For the Lions, it is the first conference volleyball title since 1977. 25-19.25-17. into the SMAA tournament, After a slow start. Maple Valley turned “I’m very, very proud of these girls," said Lion coach kelly Offrink. “This was “Nobody gave up.” said Offrink. “They things around to win 10-25.25-20. 25-21, played as hard as they could. I'm just very one of the goals they set for themselves proud of them, and think that they should 25-21. Ewing came up big, leading the team this year. They've worked hard every day be proud of themselves.” with in practice and every game to get this. Amy Joostbems led the Lions on the ten kills and six solo blocks. Hamilton had 32 assists, and Root con­ tributed 17 digs and five aces. The Lions start state tournament play on Saturday, with the Class C district tourna­ ment at Carson City-Crystal. Maple Valley scored a bye in the first round, and will wait for the winner of the 9 a.m. match between Carson City-Crystal and Bath. Laingsburg and Saranac face each other in the other opening round game, with Pewamo-Westphalia waiting in the semifi­ nals for the winner of that one. Delton Kellogg's Katie Smoczynski, left, and Alex Culbert reach up to knock down a Schoolcraft spike during Monday's 3-0 Eagle victory at DKHS. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Schoolcraft finally gets Delton spikers to succumb in game 3 The Panthers weren't quite ready for the final home match of the season to bye in the opening round and will face die winner of the 9 a.m. contest between end. Wayland and Plainwell in the semifinals. its with Otsego also received a bye, and will Schoolcraft an extra six points, but could­ face the winner of the opening round n't get another game as the Panthers fell match between Thomapple Kellogg and to the Eagles 3 games to none. Allegan in the semi's. Delton extended match Schoolcraft took the first two games The host Bulldogs are currently ranked 25-22, 25-21, but Delton fought back to fourth in the state in Class B thanks to push the Eagles in the third game. their 47-6-1 record. Schoolcraft finally pulled out the victory 31-29. Alex Culbert led Delton Kellogg with 5 kills, six aces, four assists, and three blocks. Case Peavey added two kills, four aces, six assists, and one block for Delton. Katie Smoczynski had two kills and four The Maple Valley sophomore Amy Joostbems (11) knocks a shot over the outstretched Lions’ Amy Abbott receives a Pilgrim serve during last Wednesday's arms of a pair of Lansing Christian blockers during last Wednesday's final Southern conference battle at Maple Valley. (Photo Michigan Athletic Association match. (Photo by Perry Hardin) by Perry Hardin) Individual tourney unkind to Lions by Brett Bremer The Panthers ended the regular season Wednesday night at Olivet Delton begins Class B district action in YMCA Coed VoOeyball Standings Outstanding —.......... NTOY Primetime H--------- --------- Sports Editor After a highly successful conference sea­ son. and a superb performance at the (eam district tournament, the Lions weie left You Guys Serve FlexFab wondering what went wrong Saturday. Sapponos....................— ...27-8 .25-11 .11-22 .12-27 .10-26 Hastings Manufacturing. Things didn't go so well for the Lions at their individual district tournament hosted Last YMCA Women's Volley ball Standings Wednesday's team district was filled with Hastings Orthopedic Clinic_..26-4 Team Rozema......................................... .20-7 Viking............................................ -.............16-14 Curves............................................................ .9-18 Net Results-..................................................9-21 Larry Neil Agency/Hastings Bowl4-20 by Brooklyn Columbia Central. smiles and cheers, Saturday was the oppo­ site. “We had a low point." said Maple Valley coach Chris Ricketts. “I don't know what happened. It was kind of one of those things that happens, and you don't know why. The kids were crying, and the Delton Kellogg sophomore Schoolcraft blockers on Monday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) HAPPY SWEET16) parents were crying." The Lions had hoped to get more than three wrestlers out of the district and onto regionals. Ben Boss, who is now 39-0 this season, qualified with his district champi­ Maple VaHey's Ron Smith is one of four Lion wresjlers who will be competing in the onship at 145 pounds. At 103. Ron Smith Division 3 individual regional tournament this Saturday at Corunna High School. Smith was second, and Tyler Greenfield medaled in fourth place at 119 pounds. Those three will compete this Saturday at Corunna High School in the Division 3 individual regional tournament. Even Boss, a state medalist, had a tough day. trict tourney at Brooklyn Columbia Central. (File photo) Greenfield topped Stockbridge’s Justin Parks 10-6 in the consolation semifinals to secure himself at spot in the regional, then Rickens told his wrestlers, “your careers are not defined by one day of sadness. You look at all the joy you've had. You're not going to let one day. or 12 minutes for some “Ben was on his back." said Ricketts. “I fell in the consolation finals to Matt Schlaff asked him how he liked that, and he said he told himself 'Ben. you don't want to be of Napoleon 9-2. Senior Chris Morris, a state qualifier a here. You might want to get off your back.' That's just Ben talking to himself." year ago. missed out on two chances to guarantee himself a spot in the regionals at Comstock High School. "For those of you who arc seniors," Boss eventually topped East Jackson's Charles Shaner for the title, with a 15-7 171 pounds. He was pinned in the champi­ onship semifinals, then disqualified from to shine. You've got to wipe the tears major decision. the consolation semi’s. He was caught in headlocks each time, Smith advanced to the championship final at 103 with a pin and a 12-0 major decision, before falling to the top seeded kb. a finished second in the 103-pound weight ciass last Saturday during the individual dis­ Jimmy Parker from Perry in the final. and the second time dislocated his oppo­ nents finger trying to escape. of them, define what you’ve had." The Lions wanted to remember that heading into last night's team regional at Ricketts said, “you've got one last chance away.” Jordan Haines tries to push a shot past a pair of Always Mom. Dud. Matthew & Shelby CONGRATULATIONS Jessica McLaughlin A. David Gallagher for achieving a 4.0 GPA at Hastings High School Market �P|Q« IS - Thursday. February 24, SOOS - The Hastings Bnvwr Vikes win five-game final over DeWitt Every single Viking stepped up to lead lead and looked to win easily, but the grit­ I thought we looked strong through the Lakewood to its second Capital Area ty Vikings fought back with the serving whole match. Fowlerville didn't give tip Activities Conference Division 3 title in of Spetoskey. who went on an 8-0 run to and came back, but the energy provided two tries. stun the Panthers 26-24. . by our parents, students and community Game two went back and forth until the The championship match was an up 25-23. made the difference." said Duits. and down affair, as the league's top two end teams squared off for the hardware. Lakewood dominated game three 25-12. Lakewood pulled out a 3-2 win over the and led game four 19-16 only to see The Class B district tournament is DeWitt Panthers. DeWin score nine of the last ten points to Saturday at Hastings. The Vikings are even the match at two wins each. scheduled to play at 1 p.m. in the semifi­ After battling back and forth, the with DeWitt winning Lakewood will be at Mason Thursday for a district tune-up. nals, against the winner of the opening Vikings took over in the fifth game. “This league title belongs to all of our Game five was won early, on the serving girls," Duiu said. "And I have to say our round contest of junior Stevie Spetoskey who took a 1 - fans were unbelievable today. They pro­ Ionia. The Red Raiders and Bulldogs 1 tie and turned it into a 9-1 choke-bold. vided such a fun environment. We sure open the day at 10 a.m. The Vikings closed the game on a kill by Chelsea Brehm and the celebration appreciate all our student and community support" The Vikings had a bye in the first round began. “1 could say so much about all the kids on our team," said Lakewood coach Jeff and wound up facing Fowlerville in round two. between Portland and Belding takes on Hastings in the other opening round game, with the winner advancing to face Charlotte in the semifi­ nals. The championship game is scheduled Sunday Night Mixed Thunder Alley 60 1/2; Red Dog S3; Bulls and Heifers 51. Robbers 50; Gutter Dusters 48; Funky Bowlers 47; 4 Horsemen 47; Team 12 44; Sandbaggers 44; Get-er-Done 44; 12 ozs. at a Time 39; Nobody's 35 1/2. Worsnss High Games and Series • B. Wilkins 218-541;T. Robbe 215-522; G. Ottis 183-502; A. Hubbell 182481; L Rentz 164­ 438; I. Krouse 148-366; N. Ulrich 157; J. Shoebridge 141. Mena High Games and Series - A. Jenkins 216413; M Beck 237-576; J. Robbe 211-528; M. Kidder 238-525; J. Shoebridge 200-523; N. Robbe 189490; B. Drayton ISO457; M. Ulrich 212; B. Falconer 200; B. Allen 188; C. Curtis 187. to be played at 4 p.m. Duiu. “They all have had a huge part in Lakewood started very strong winning our success this season. Today. Mel game one 25-11 and game two 25-21. Lakewood closed out the CAAC D-3 Forman just played terrific. To play as she Fowlerville stepped up and battled back regular season last Wednesday night by has as a freshman is amazing. She has a to win the next two games 25-23 and 26­ defeating Lansing Catholic Central in great career ahead. 24. three games, to finish the league regular weoneMay rJrL Hair Care center 68 1/2; Gwenridge 64; Railroad Street Mill 56 1/2; Mace Pharmacy 52; Shamrock 48; Eye sad Ent 47; Seebera season with a 5-0 record. 41. nwr a----- a “Chelsea Backe, Steph Hynes and In game five, Lakewood took control Ashley Yager have played good defense with great serving that kept the Gladiators for us. Autumn Cussen is making great off balance, and the hitting of Pennington progress. Of course, our regulars are and Emily Duits that closed out the Lakewood. Brehm had 26 assists and 13 Barter 154410; L. Elliston 197; G. Otis 192; S. Beebe 180; J. Rice 169; B. Make: iosr, S. Drake 165; U Dawe 155; J. Shuriow 120; L match. digs and continued her solid play offen­ Friend 118. playing better all the time. Morgan (Pennington) had 30 kills today and only “All the girls came ready to play today. Emily Duits had 25 kills and Spetoskey had 11 kills and 14 digs to lead Ware rut High Garon and Series - W. sively and defensively. Hatnday Mixed one error. That’s great." TVCCU 24-12; Woodmansee Sawmill 24­ 12; Woodland Machine 23.5-123; Coasoeura Concrete >9-17; Wrnrllenrt Sales 16-20; Hastings City Baak*153-203; Full House 12-24; Yankee Zeifeyr 10-26. Man's High Gamm * S’mfes - N. Blakely 184-503; T. Graham 2004536; P. Scobey 212; O. Heard 214; D. Borner 201; Stan Hanse 190; M Hall 179. The Vikings were led Saturday by Pennington’s 30 kills, 13 digs and 5 aces. Brehm had 79 assists. 13 kills, and 29 The Vikings’ EmHy MacDonald digs a DeWitt shot as teammate Morgan Pennington looks on from the side Saturday (Photo by Perry Hardin) was digs. Stevie Spetoskey had 20 kills, 29 digs, and 45 service points. Emily MacDonald had 15 kills and 21 digs. Emily Duits had 35 kills. In game one DeWitt built a big 24-18 Warnau's High Gsaaa « Safes - M Competitive baseball league to hold sign-up and a clinic Westbrook 165; D. Neymeiyer 171; B. Ramey 156; T. Blakely 164; J. Steeby 139; V. Scobey 152; B. Norris 149406; C O’Keefe 200; Cements 193. In Hastings, this is different then how play- Woodmansee Sawmill 23-19; TVCCU Si­ ll; Woodland Machine 203-11 J; Wrodfeod Sales 16-16; Consumers Concrete 16-16; Hastings Cry Bank 113-203; Fall Home 11-21; Yankee Zephyr 9-23. The South Central Michigan Youth Baseball League (SCMYB) will be bolding sign ups for baseball players between the ages of 10 and 16 that wish to play on Hastings teams at the Pennock Hospital Conference Center on March 2 and March 10 from 700 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.. The fee to play this year will remain al $95. If your child did not play in the league last year, you will also need to bring a copy of his birth certificate. The players will also be sized for bats and uniforms for the upcoming sea­ son at tbe sign ups, so bring them along, too. South Central Michigan Youth Baseball is in its fifth season of operation. The league has been successful in bringing a more competi­ tive level of baseball so the area, without a lot of travel. All teams play a 20 game season and it looks like all games this year will be played in Hastings, Middleville and Woodland. The age groups for the league are 10 yean old and under. 11-12 yean old, and 13-14 yean old. There will also have 16-and-under this year, but their season and sign-ups will hap­ pen later. Each of these age divisions will have 6 to 8 teams with 3 or 4 in each age divi­ sion being from Hastings. This league prides itself on not compro­ mising the rales of the game. Each player will receive a full uniform for the season and will be able to keep the fitted hat and the benley Tuesday Mixed era signed up before. In the pas', the sign ups were handled by coaches who bad already established their teams. Sign ups this year will be mandatory, even if the player is already on a team. However, sign ups are open, so even if a player is not already com­ mitted to a team, they can sign up and we will attempt to find a spot for them in the league. A clinic will be held for kids 8-10 yean old in early March. A daaf, and location has not yet been set. but keep an eye on the league’s Men’s High Games • Swiss - R O'Keefe 266435; D Oemrnts 202-505; M. Hall 176; T. Neymeiyer 237421; Steve Haase 168; L Porter 246-565; G-Heanl 236 Wtatbrook 166; D. Neymeiyer 174; S. Beebe web site (www.scmyb.com) for more infor­ mation. This is open to all players, whether they are signed up for this league or not It is an instructional clinic that will be boat­ ed by Hastings vanity coach. Marsh Evans, and will cover throwing, hitting and fielding. Thia will also provide an opportunity for par­ ents with players that are a little younger to aee how their kid compares to some of the 199-536; V. Scobey 173. Sunday Nfeht Nftred Thunder Alky 57 1/2; Red Dog 52; Bails and Heifers 51; Gutter Dustera 48; Funky Bowlers 46; Robbers 46.4 Horsemen 44; Sandbaggers 43; Ga-Er-Dooe 42; Them 12 41; 12 Oza. at a Time 35; Nobody’s 33 1/2. Wrmtum High Genses and Scrim ■ M other kids. The fee for the clinic will be $10. There will be no advance sign ups or fees collected, but please call Merit Brisboe at 269-948-0506 Kirchen 203-531; C. Miller 167445; K. Jenkins 161419; H. Robbe 145-331; 0. Otis 199; A. Hobbell 185; T. Robbe 182; B. Bartow 139; M. Milks 127; J. Curtis 124 or c-mail at briz82@sbcglobal.net to reserve a child's spot at the clinic. Any questions about SCMYB or the clinic can be answered by Mark Brisboe at 269­ 948-0506, or by visiting the league's web site. Meas High Games and Series - B. Lakewood coach Jeff Duits, celebrates with team members Chelsea Brehm (10), Stephanie Hynes (8). and Emily Duits (5) after their victory over DeWitt earned them a conference championship on Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Perry Hardin) uniform shirt after the season. Hubbell 209-598; M. Eaton 225-596; B. Falconer 213-576; B. Miller 194-530; T. Bartow 205-520; F. Thompson 226-519; B. Ingram 205496; A. Jenkins 205; C Curat 195; M. Kidder 182; B. Drayton 170; N. Robbe 166; D. Wilkins 150. Wednesday P.M. Hair Care Center 65 1/2; C.-eenridge 61; Railroad Street Mill 52 1/2; Mace Pharmacy 52; Shamrock 47; Bye and Em 43; Seebers 40. 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Leading Scorers (total pts. avg/game) - E Gillespie 330/27.5; Aaron Hargett 251/20.9; Chris Timmerman 218/18.2; Newell Heath 202/16.8; A. Vincent 199/166; B. Stroner 180/15.0; M. files 160/13.3; M Stonehouse 157/13.1; A. Hurless 130/10.8; R. Gardner 130/10.8. YMCA Men's Basketball Standings Come into any Hastings City Bank branch between February 1 and February 28 for a demonstration. You’ll be able to bill pay yourself one dollar! 269-945-2401 www.hastingsdiybank.com Member FDIC A League Team Day......................................................... 8-1 Blair's Landscaping..................................... 6-3 Blarney Stone..................................................4-4 Wireless Wonderland.......... ....................... .04 B League Advantage Housing_____ '............ ...7-1 Playmakers......................................................7-2 Phillips 66/Taco Bell.................................... 5-3 Dewey's Autobody/Barry Automative...54 Drill Team___________________________ 54 Family Dental...................... —3-6 Generation Gap.............................................. 3-6 FlexFab.............................................................0-9 Elliston 232-535; S. Pennington 177-506; S. Drake 193469; Y. Cheesonan 167462; W. Barker 172432; K. Becker 202; G. Otis 187; N. Boniface 170; L Dawe 167; B. Moore 164; E Vanasse 157; J. Shuriow 118. Kern Oil 4k Propane 52.5-39.5; Hecker Agency 50341.5; Railroad Street MUI 463­ 453; NBT 453463; Demi's Dolls 4448; Slagel Concrete Constroctioa 37-55. Gaad Games and Scrim - S. Huver 138; D. Snyder 202-562; T. Christopher 193-520; N. Potter 160; S. Dunham 165; K. Fowler 203475; B. Hathaway 167; T. Redman 143­ 406. Senior Cltiaem King Pins 563-353; Ward’s Friends 533­ 383; Nash's Harem 53-39; BATs 503413; MAMl 493423; Friends 4943; Kuempel 48.543.5; Wieland's 4349; Butterfingers 42-50; 4 B’s 42-50; *1 Senior 413-503; Pin Pals 41-51; Early Risen 40-52; Sim Risen 34-58. Good Games and Scrim Ladies ■ E Moore 181425; N. Bechtel 169466; Y. Markley 179493; R. Murphy 162462; A. Lethcoe 148; M. Wieland 171; JJL Kesinsky 145; E Ulrich 188-502; J. Allen 125-321; S. Merrill 189-513; S. Pennington 177493; O. Otis 187478; S. Patch 179494. Good Games and Series Men - M. Scbondelmayer 205-490; L Brandl 215-575; W. Birman 182; E Markley 166417; K. Meaney 204-548; K. Schantz 182-533; M Brandt 162428; O. Fotbey 169; D. Edwards 210-576; B. Aken 190-525; C. Baker 256­ 700; R. Wieland 184; J. Heney 152401; R. Nash 180484; R. Walker 244-530. B. Terry 199-569; W. Brodock 180494. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 24. 2005 - Page 13 Vikes end regular season at LCC It took tome time for the disappointment of not being able to win a conference champi­ onship to get out of the minds of »hc Lakewood Vikings. A district title could be just the cure for the Vikings, but they needed to pick up their game down the stretch. Lakewood looks to extend its current six game winning streak Friday night when it trav­ els to Lansing Catholic Central High School for its final Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 contest. The Class B district tournament starts next week in Middleville. Lakewood has a first round bye. and won't play until March 3, against either Hastings or Allegan. The Vikings have been progressively pick­ ing up their game ever since their second loss of the season to the Haslett Vikings. Lakewood is now 17-2 on the season after winning its final home game of the season over Charlotte Tuesday* night. 63-52. “This was a great way to finish our home stand this year.” said Lakewood head coach Mark Farrell. Lakewood took a ten-point lead into half­ time thanks to a big first half from seniors Corey Thelen and Travis Willard offensively, then put away its free throws down the stretch to close out the Orioles. "We had a nice balanced attack offensively tonight." said Farrell. “We were patient against their zone as they slowed the game." Willard led the way for Lakewood with 19 points and five rebounds. Thelen added 16 points. Tyler Beglin 12. and Kyle Rowland Delton ends regular season Friday night against Hackett The Panthers have one chance left to 5*iap out of their funk. Delton Kellogg ends the Kalamazoo Valley Association season Friday night at home against Hackett Catholic Central, one of the two teams its beaten in league action this season. The 5-14 Panthers should have plenty of support for their final regular season contest, as Delton host senior night, parents night, and Winter Fest Class B District action begins Tuesday for the Panthers, in Middleville, where they will face the host Trojans in the second of two first-round games. Game time is set for 8 p.m., following the 6 p.m. game between Gull Lake and Wayland. Hastings and Allegan get the district start­ ed off on Monday night, when they meet at 7 p.m. in Middlevilie. Delton is in the middle of a four game los­ ing streak, after falling to Schoolcraft at home on Tuesday night 73-51. "They’re a good squad.” DK coach Mike Delton Kellogg senior guard Corne Mohn said of Schoolcraft "They make it hurt Latta pushes the ball up c«urt during Saturday night’s kna to Kalamazoo when you make a mistake." Delton didn't make too many mistakes in Christian at Kaitunazoo Central the first 24 minutes against the Eagles. High School. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Schoolcraft held just a five-point advantage going into the fourth quarter, but exploded to Freeport R.A. offering men’s fastpitch clinics outscore the Panthers 23-6 in the final quar"We had to throw our man at them, and they just back-doored us to death," said Mohn. Nathan Farrell led Delton with 24 points, including three three-pointers. He now has hit 100 three's in his career at DKHS, surpassing the school record total of 98 by Robert Boyle from I997-2O&L His 38 three'i this year is The Freeport Recreation Association Lakewood junior Tyler Barnett finds space between a pair of Panthers to lay the ball the second best single season total, behind will be offering a pitching clinic with fel­ in for two points during Friday night’s Capital Area Activities Conference victory by the Vikings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) ~ * Shawn Moore’s 54 during the 2002-2003 eight. Rowland led the Vikings with six rebounds, and Morris had a team high six assists. Lakewood hit 11 of its 15 free throw attempts in the fourth quarter, led by Rowland hitting five of six from the line. Thelen had 15 points by half-time, half his team's point production. The 30-20 lead allowed the Vikings to settle in a bit in the sec­ ond half. "We did a nice job breaking their press in ttatrnd of the game," said FaneH. . Lakewood senior Pat Morris fires a three-point shot in front of the Viking stu­ dent section during Friday night’s victory over DeWitt. (Photo by Perry Hardin) pointv* **■**•*•' ’ ' ” luikewood topped DeWitt 68-39 last Friday in the CAAC-3. The Vikings put the game away in the first halft if not the first quarter. “We played great defense in the first half," said Farrell. The Panthers managed only five points in each of the first two quarters, allowing Lakewood to build a 28-10 half-time lead. Beglin outscored DeWitt in the first half, 12-10, and finished with 19 points. Senior Travis Willard added 12 points. "Our team came to play with intensity tonight” Farrell said. "There is a big differ­ ence when our team attacks the basket" He added that his team played “real good defense" in the second half as well, allowing DK cheer hosts two top ten teams at tonight’s invitational by Brett Bremer Spurts Editor Delton Kellogg didn’t make things easy for itself. The DK competitive cheer team has once chance to do its things in front of its home fans this season, and it isn't shying away from tough competition. The fifth ranked team in the state in Class B. Gull Lake, and the fifth ranked team in the state in Class C-D, Ciimax-Scotts. are two of the eight varsity squads and two junior varsity teams that will be competing tonight at the DK Invitational. “We’re learning. We’re still learning. There are a lot of things to do in this sport," said Delton Kellogg head coach Teresa Delaphiano of her team's performance so far this season. Other varsity teams competing at Delton Thursday are Mattawan. Schoolcraft. Lawton. Battle Creek Central, and Vicksburg. Delton finished second to Climax-Scot's at last Wednesday's eight-team meet hosted by the Ciimax-Scotts Panthers. The highlight for Delton was a season best total of 262 points in round three. Round three is the open round, which is assigned the highest point value as teams perform tumbling, stunts, flairs, and jumps while performing their final cheers. DK finished the evening with i score of 573. after a 154.5 in round one and a 157.5 in round two. “Our goal is to get to 600 points." said Delaphiano “We’ve been close to that a couple of times so far." DK’s top point total of the season was a 592, at Coloma on Feb. 3. “Our round three has been improving pro­ gressively during the season." said Delaphiano. Steady progression was expected this season at Delton, with a young team that includes sen­ iors Courtney Swinchart. Siobhan Campbell. Mallory Hunter, and Kxily McIntyre, along with six juniors and six sophomores. Junior Katelin Hammond as been especially helpful of late, stepping in as a flyer for the Panthers, the daredevil of the team who gets tossed around tn the air and held up by her team­ mates. "They’re hard workers They want io do bet- the Panthen just 29 poi$ The Vilugx had a I ty solid offensive night as well. Attacking basket helped the _ . . >m the field. Alex Erickson added nine points, while Kyle Rowtend and Tyler Barnett each added five for. the Vikings. “ Hand * ‘ 'led his team । had fowr assists. Pat with ten rebounds and Morris dished out eigl "We receive^ good the bench. and the kids com|ag uc hard." said most affordable summer sports available Farrell bad a big night 1M Saturday too, today. hitting five three's and finishing with 25 points. It wasn’t enough to lead the Panthers Local Hall of Fame pitchers will men­ past the Kalamazoo Christian Comets on tor interested individuals in learning the their homecoming night. art of pitching In the first wreStli :h of the season. the Saxon wrestlers < Godwin Heights 73-36, Feb. 10. Captains for the Saxons were Matt Watson. Josh Lemon and Trent Brisboe. Winning on decisions for the night were Jerred Rambin and Brisboe. Saxons that had pins for the night were Gage Pederson. Watson. Chase Delcotto. Lemon, Darrell Slaughter, Dan Mikolajcyk, and Luke Hubbell. Winning on voids were John Northrop. Matt Feldpausch, Austin Endsley, and Loren Smith In the exhibition round. Jon Geisler. Steve Prenson. Josh Kendall. Joey Harvath and Tom Kenfield had wins for the Saxons. The wrestling team had two wins last Wednesday night when they defeated Wayland 64-48, and then they defeated Gull Lake 69-39. Saxon wrestlers with two wins for the night were Northrop. Rambin. Endsley. Feldpausch. Pederson. Lemon. Brisboe. Slaughter, and YMCA of Barry County softballs understand. Clinics start the first full week in March, Christian took a 47-38 victory in KVA with action. follow-up continuing sessions weekly until the weather breaks. '<lton had to fight back in the ball game, These week and did, after falling behind by 14 points in night sessions will be some what flexible, depending on thindividual sign-up: '' tiers win first two ter." said Delaphiano. "They're very dedicated.” Dedication and hard work is what it will take for the team to clear the 600 point hurdle, and eventually continue to improve. Delton has only had a competitive cheer team for a couple years. Contrast that with a team like Ciimax-Scotts, which has had a competitive cheer team for 11 seasons. The very best teams in the state rou­ tinely sco»_- in the 700’s. “They’ve been doing it since day one ” said Delaphiano. “We've only been stunting. I think this is our fifth or sixth season." Delton's final regular season meet is next Wednesday at Schoolcraft, then they will take part in the Class B Regional meet at Allegan March 5. The top two teams from that regional will advance to the state tournament. It won’t be easy for anyone to finish in the top two. Allegan is ranked sixth in the state in Class B. and the top ranked team. Holland Christian, is also in that regional. w low-up sessions for any male over 18 interested in participating in one of Ute Mikolajczyk. Wrestlers with one win for the night were Watson, Jerry Willovize, Loren Smith, Chase Delcotto, and Hubbell. Wrestlers that had wins in the exhibition round were Zach Smith, Jacob Bailey, Bryant DeBruyn. Franson and Kendall. The Saxon Wrestlers traveled to the Holt Tournament on Saturday. Feb. 19. Saxons finishing in first place for the day were Feldpausch. who went 5-0 with three pins, and Vincent Haynes, who went 4-0 with four pins for the day. Saxons finishing in second place were Hubbell and Rambin. Third place finishers were Nathan Converse, Delcotto, Endsley, Mikolajczyk. Derick Trudgeon, Ethan Angus, Brisboe, Jordan Pfeifer, and Watson. % Mentor league play Was initiated and tested with success last summer new pitchers and players the opportunity to develop on an equal playing field. Umpires will also be needed, and trained if interested. Both mentor play and state classified “D" and “E” fastpitch leagues will be offered on Monday. Wednesday, and Thursday evenings throughout the sum­ mer. For more information, or to sign-up for leagues or clinics, contact Rich Kunde at (616) 765-5338. ain't itfl VlmDEB’s Tbe & Aino Shmce| „ The Hometown Boys’ OPEN: TUESDAY 3-6, SATURDAY 11-2 818 E. 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III. and Uaa A Alexander, a single man and a single woman, original mortgagors), to Broadmoor Financial Senrices, Inc., a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 24.1990. and recorded on July 14, 1999 fri inatrument 1032494. end assigned by mesne assignments to First rMuionwioe mortgage uorporanon, a uetaware Corporation as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tho date hereof the sum of Eighty-Five Thousand Throe Hundred TwentyThree And 91/100 Dotes ($86,323.91), frictodk-g interest at 7.5% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute In such case made and prortded, noflce is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promisos, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 140 PM, on March 24, 2006. Said premises are dieted in Charter Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and ar* oescnueo as. « triangular piece or iana oescnoeo as ai that piece of land in Southeast comer of the Southwest 1/4 of toe Southwest IM of Section 16, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, lying South and East of the highway. i no reoompoon penoo stun oe o morans from toe date of such sale, untoss determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a, in which case too redemption period shal bo 30 days from too dote of ouch sate. Dated: February 24. 2005 For more information, please cal: FC W 248483.1312* Trott ATrott, P.C. Attorneys For Cttfrnortgage, Inc., successor in inter­ est to First Nationwide) Mortgage Corporation, a Dataware Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 ftngham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rte F025400F02 — FORECLOSURE NOTICE Thto ten to a debt co Barto r attempting to orttoetadabt Any Information obtained will be used tor this purpose. V you are In the IMtitary, ptoaee contact our ortlce al the num­ ber dated below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions al a certain mortgage made by: Lawrence W. Knobloch and Madetine C. Knobloch. In Joint Tenancy to Southern Pacific Funding Corporation, a California Corporation Mortgagee, dated July 14.1998 and recorded August 5.1998 in Document No. 1016116, Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was subsequently assigned through mesne assignments to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Trustee tor the regis­ tered holders of ACE Securities Corporation Home Equity Loan Trust. Sense 2004-HS1. Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Nineteen Dotes and Eighteen Cents ($82,319.18) indudtog interest 10.55% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage end the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage w-ll bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1DO p.m. on Thursday, March 24,2006. Said premises are situated in Village of Dolton. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The^North 1/2 of Lots 28 od 20 of Dotion Plat, according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Uber 1 of Rats. Pago 29. excepting therefrom too Southeastemly Extension of Mein Street as found recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 33. said Street also being part of J.R. Bush's First Addition to tho Wage of Delton. Commonly known as 144 Mspte. Dolton Ml 49046 i no reoompoon penoo snail oe o monoks rrom toe date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case toe redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: FEBRUARY 14. 2005 JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Trustee tor the regietereo nofoera or auc oeainoes vorporanon nome Equity Loen Trust Series 2004-HS1. Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Assignee of Mortgage Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South BNd. Suite 100 Rochester HRs. Ml 48307 (248) 644-5123 COMBINED NOTICE NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF REQUEST FOR , RELEASE OF FUNDS THtt HRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MKJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sate may be MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by MnheNe Howard and Eric Howard, wife arto husband, origi­ nal mortgagors), to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated November 27. 2002, and recorded on December 18, 2002 in instrument 1093933, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is damned to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety And 19/100 Potters ($117,99019). including interoat at 9.125% per annum. Under toe power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wR be foreclosed by a sale of toe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on March 3.2005. Said premteas are situated in Charter Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Land situated in too Township of Rutland, County of Barry. State of Michigan, described as follows: Lot 224 and a part of Lot 223, 222 and 220, Algonquin Lake Resort Properties Unit No. 2. according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 2 of Plats, Page 63. and a portion of vacated Combusa and Sagentsh Streets, described as: Beginning at a point orTtoo East line of said Lot 220 distant North 01 degrees 23 minutes 46 seconds East 18.03 feet from the Southeast comer of said Lot 220; thence North 42 degrees 34 minutes 24 seconds West 224.38 test to toe cantoritoe of said vacated Sagenish Street; thence North 35 degrees 02 minutes 35 seconds East 96.68 feet along said centerttoe. thence South 54 degrees 45 minutes 42 seconds East 114.52 feat along toe Northeast fine of said Lots 224 ar.d 223 snd Rs Northerly exten­ sion; thence South 01 degrees 23 minutes 48 sec­ onds West 17853 teat along toe East tone of said Lot 220 and its Northerly extension to the point of beginning. The redemption penod shal bo 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wfh MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from toe date of such sale. Doted: February 3.2005 For more ^formation, please cafi: FCS24IJJA3.1304 Trott A i ron. P.C. Aaomw/s For Chase Home Finance, LLC succes­ sor by merger to Uhtise Manhattan Mortgage Corporation 30400 Totegtaph Rd Rte 200 a Bingham Farms, MkMan 48025-5822 . FBs 9048796F01 DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage mate py A M Hunt Properties, LLC. a Michigan Ct^MBon. to Sand Ridge Bank, formerly National fifenk of Hasting? dated September 27, 2000, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, dri September 28, 2000. In Document number 1050077 and a certain mort­ gage made by A M Hurst Properties, LLC to Sand Ridge Bank, tormsrty National B.v* of Hastings, dated January 5,2001. and recorded in toe office of toe Register of Deeds tor toe County of Barry on February 5, 2001, In Document number 1054590 on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of toia notice, tor principal and Interest toe sum of 385,913.75 DoHars, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any pert thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative: NOW THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage and in pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided, the said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein described or so much thereof as may be necessary, at pubfic auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in toe City of Hastings, and County of Barry, Michigan, that being the place of holdfrig the Circuit Court in and for said County, on March 24, 2005 at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon of said day, and said premises wR be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgage together with interest, legal costs. Attorney’s tees and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay oq or prior to the date of said sate; which premises are described in said Mortgage as tofiows, towtt: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 26, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Village of MiddtevRe, Michigan, described as: Commencing at tho inter­ section of the East fine of Russen Street and cen­ terline of State Street, thence North 89 degrees 58’ 1F East 264.00 feet along said centertine of State Street to the Point of Beginning of toe description : thence North 00 degrees 16* 51* West 169.00 feet parallel to the centerline of Russell Street; thence South 89 degrees 58’ ir West 132.00 feet parallel to said centerline of State Street: thence North 00 degrees 16* 51* West 272.50 feet parallel to said cer-teriine of Russell Street; thence North 89 degrees 25’ 49* East 202 feet; thence South 00 degrees 16* 51* East 441.5 feet to centerline of State Street, thence South 89 degrees 58‘ 17" West 70 feet along the said centerline of State Street to the place al beginning, subject to State Street nghtof-way, Village ol Middleville, Barry County, Michigan. Redemption Period under Michigan Law (MSA 27A.3240) « six (6) months. Dated: February 14, 2005 SAND RIDGE BANK February 24, 2006 City of Hastings 201 East State Street Hastings, Michigan 49068 (289)945-2468 TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS: . On or about March 14,2005, the above named City of Hastings will request too state of Michigan to rotoeeo Federal funds under Ute I of too Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (P.L 93-363) tor too toBowtog project: Southern Gateway Streetscape Project Streetscape to include concrete curb and gutter, concrete sktewaks, stamped concreted crosswstics, bituminous pavement landscaping and irri­ gation. signage, electrical work, site work, and construction engineering, sur­ veying and testing. Location: Court Street, Center Street Church Street, Jefferson Avenue, City of Hastings, Barry County Estimated Coot: $751^.1 Project TWe: Purpoee: It has been determined that such request tor release of funds win not constitute an action sig­ nificantly affecting tho quality of too human environment and accordtogly the above-named City of Hastings has decided not to prepare an Environmental Impact Sta^ment (EIS) under the National Environmental Poticy Act of 1969 (P.L 91-190). The reasons for such rfertsfon not to prepare an EIS are as fottow No serious environmental adverse Impacts or hazards were identified In the course of the envi­ ronmental review. An Environmental Review Record respecting too proposed project has boon made by tho above-named CBy of Heatings which documents toe environmental review of toe project and more fu«y sets forth tho reasons why sn EIS is no? required. This Environmental Review Record is on Ro at toe above address and is available tor jvbfic examination and copying upon request at CBy of Hastings. City Hal. between too hours of 840 a.m. and 540 pm. No further environmental review of such project is proposed to be conducts'4 prior to too request tor release of funds. Al interested agencies, groups and persons disagreeing with this decision are invited to submit written comments tor conoidoration by too City of Hastings to the CBy Clerk s Office. 201 East State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49068 on or before March 11.2005. Al such comments so received win bo considered and toe City of Hastings wfl not request toe release of Federal funds or take any administrative action on the proposed project prior to tho date specified in tho preceding sentence. BJBRBR^LEimdB CBy of Hastings wR undertake tho project described above with Community Development Block Grant funds from the State of Michigan under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, City of Hastings is certifying to the State of Michigan that CBy of Hastings and Thomas E. Emery in his official capacity as CBy Clerk coneent to accept the jurisdiction of too federal courts if an action Is brought to enforce reeponsfoRtios in rotation to environmental reviews, decision-mak­ ing and action; and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The legal effect of toe certfication Is that upon its approval toe City of Hastings may use too Block Grant funds and the state wR nave sausitso ns respocsroflws unoer me wauonai Environmental rowcy Act or 19uy. DEPOT LAW OFFICES DEPOT LAW OFFICE. PLC ROBERT L BYINGTON P27621 By The State of Michigan wR accept an objection to its approval only if it is on one of the tollowing bases: (a) that the certification was not in tact executed by tho certifying officer or other officer of applicant approved by tho State of Michigan , or (b) that applicant’s environmental review record for tho project indicated omission of a required decision finding or step* applicable to the project in the environmental review process. Objecticns must be prepared and submitted to the State of Michigan Economic Development Corporation, 300 North Washington Square, 4th Floor, Lansing, Michigan 48913. Objections to toe release of funds on bases other than those stated above wR not be consid­ ered by toe state. No objection received after Marcfi 29, 2005, win be considered by the stale. ____ MM<wy 1,2009 R*oul*r nMIng cflad io Onto *1730 pjn. Ro* C**:« nwnttoi and 8 guaat* pr***nL Pi*<*)* 01 Afegianc*. Apprawd minute* and Tr**aur*a raport lor J*n®6 Aix*p<ad Departm*nt mports Resolution 0M1 wa* adopted. Soard ol review members appointed. Adoiaed a captatzaaon poicy. Approved February Ma Mealing adjourned al 0:40 p m. Raspacduty tubmMed. Debra Dawey-Perry, Ctok Attested to by: Richard Barrium. Superviaor * wwen. NottoeOt Mortgage ForadoeuraSMa TMS HRM M A DEBT COLLECTOR AflUMUNG TO COLLECT A DEBT-AMY BrORMATtON WE O«TA>NWIU.BE USED PDA THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OEHCC AT THE NUMBER BELOW W YOU ARE »t ACTIVE MBJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TN* aale nay ba MORTGAGE SALE ■ Datadt baa been made In ate ooncBlona ol a mortgage made by Ctwto C. Raaae nt, a married man snd Michala Raaaa, Na «•*. original mortgagors). Io Mortgage Becaonic Ragtaeatkn Systems. Inc.. Mortgage*, dated Juty 2.2004. and raoontol on July 7.20M kt tnakwnanl 1’30462. In Barry county record*. MktAgen. on which mortgage thara la rtornad to be due al tn dale heraol the aum o( Eighty-Six Thouavd Seven Hundred Sixty-Nine And 647100 Doaars (666,76664). inctuctog Interest at 7% per annum. Under ■» power ol sale contained In said mort­ gage and lha statute In euch case made and pro­ vided, nottoa la hereby given M said mongaga wB be toadoaad by a sale of the mortgaged promt***, or soma pert at them, at puMc vendue, al tie Barry County Courthouse in Hastings « tPO PH, n March 6. 2009. Said promisee ar. situated In C*y ot Hastings. Barry County, McNgan. and are described as: Lot 610. o< rn* City, tormerty Wage Hasting, accenting to 6w recorded ptat Starool. land ebuolad In tie CNy ot Hasting. County ot Berry. Slate of McNgen The redemption parted shal ba 6 month* from tn* date ot such sale, untaea datamWiad aban­ doned in acoordanoa w*h MCLA 900 3241*. m which case th* redemption period aha* be X days from Ihr dal* ol such sale owed: February 3. 2005 For more Intonnetion. please caN: FCW 246303.1312 TraaATrofLP.C aia>fr>ey3 ror Feongage Ewcuuiuc rteg,sirairon Systems, Inc. 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rfe 4O48449F01 »» FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTQB) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 3824100 M YOU ARE IN ACTIVE M8JTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been nwto In the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Sherwood W. Stanton, Jr. and Marilyn Stanton a/k/a Marilyn J. Stanton, husband and wife as joint tenants of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to Long Beach Mortgage Company dated the 27th day ol February, AD. 2003. and recorded in toe office of toe Register of Deeds, tor toe County of Bany and State of Mfchigan. on the Z7th day of October, A.D. 2004, In instrument No. 1136227 Mortgage Re-Recorded December 9. 2004 Irwtrumont No. 1138446 of Barry Records, which said mortgage was thereafter on, to-wit toe 8th day of December,-AD. 2004, assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee tor Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2003­ 3. thru mesne assignments and recorded on January 12,2005 in the office of Register of Deads in Instrument No. 1140072 tor said County of Bany Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo, at too date erf this notice, for principal and inter­ est, too sum of $77,967J4 (Seventh Seven thou­ sand, Nine hundred Sixty Sevan dollars and Twenty Four cents) inckrdfrig interest there on at eteven% (six zero point) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the dsbt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of toe power of sate contained In said mortgage, and pursuant to toe statute of toe State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on, too 3rd day of March. AD., 2005, at 1:00 o'clock said mortgage wR bo foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the high­ est bidder, at toe Bany County Courthouse In Hastings, Ml, Bany County, Michigan, of too prem­ ises oesenoee in san mortgage, wnten saxr prem­ ises are described as follows: Al that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Woodland, in the County ol Barry and State of Michigan and described as fofiows to wit: Lots 20 and 21 Ottiand Shores Except tho East 20 feet of Lot 21 as recorded in Uber 5 of Ptals, on Page 51 of Barry County Records. Tax ID: 08-015-045-01500 Tho redemption period shall bo six months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned fri accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, fri which case the redemption period shal bo 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 27, 2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO.. L.P.A. By: Daniel E. Best. (P56501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weltman. Weinberg & Reis Co.. L.PA 755 W. Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy. Michigan 48064 WWR403670906 cwmi (2/24) 8teensma Plumbing Service run daily for your convenience Thomas E. Emery City Clerk City of Hastings 795-7496 Repair, Remodel & New < THB RRM » A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MPORMADON OBTAINED WEX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condNon of a mortQao* made by George Rebar arid* Geo>ge J. Hkrter and Leela A. Haber, huaband and wit* to Hniwetwlrt Finance Corporation 61 by a mortgage dated May 37. 2003 and rocoraad on May 29. 2003 ki kMwnant No. 1106378, Bany County Racotd* MoNgan on wfach mongaga mere la daanad to be due at me data hereof th* awn of Ona Hundred TltouMndStx Hundred Thirty Rve Dolan and 32/IX (9100, 635 32) inducing Intonal at 9.74% per annum. Under me power of aale oortatned In tald mort­ gage and ma elatuia In audt caaa mad* and provided.notica a hereby (Ivan maltaid mortgage w« be toroctaeed by a aate ol me mortgaged promtoet, or tome part of mam. at puMc venue, at me Bany County Courthouea In Heating,. Ml on Mroch 24. 2006M tflOpjn. Said premnee ire e> rota it In ma VWag* of MddevBa. Court, of Bany State of MkMgan, amt are described as: The radampion period aha* be 6 month* tram the dale of auch aate. unleaa detemWiad aban­ doned In accordance w» 1948CL 6003241a. In wntcb caea ma tedemptton period atrol ba X daya from me date of auch aate. Datod: February 4. 2006 Joel E. Grand. Eaq GRAND * GRANO PLlC 31731 Normwearom Hwy.. *151 Farmington HBa. Ml 46334 (248)536^737 67559 «^* NOTICe OF MOf*T<MQE IALE THB HRM ■ A OCBT COLLECTOR ATTtMrr9tG TO COLLECT A DEBT ANVMFORflMION THAT WE OWTAflWRXMUEO FOR THAT PURPOEE. W YOUAREONASTNEaRLTTARY DUTY. PLEASE CONTACT OUR CFHCE AT THE PHONE NUMBER PROVDEB SELA*. MORTGAGE SALE-Defadthaa bean made In ma term* and condBom of a Mortgage beartog Irtaraet al 83500% per annum made by Robert D Drake and Jani J. Drake, huebend aid «•*. Mortgagor, to New Century Mortage Corporation. Mortgagee, on May 23, 2003 and recorded to m* Offlca of me nigINir of Deed* lor »w Carty at Berry. Stet* of McHgan. on June 6. 20U3 In Document No. 1105699 of Mortgagee, and MbaequerNy aaaigned to The Providert Bank, on iMch Mortgage mare la dua.aa of ma dele of miaNolloa. me prtneipei eum of HI .04431. pkt* tnaarerr. Under m* powar of aate contained In eaid Mortgage and m* ataua to audi oaaa nrada and provided. Node, la hereby gtren mat on 'Aareh TO, 2005. al 100 pjn, local «m*. add Monjege aha* be lorectoead at reto al pub*c auttoon kt me Ngheat bkldar N m* Bany County Courmouce. Carty of Bany, State of MoNgan. (mat being ate ot m* pteaee ot hotting Clrouk Court In add Carty), of nw prwTijw ooecnoua tn <•*□ Mongsps, or vjnw Cedsr Creek Roed for tos pteos of bogtonlng: tosnos West on said Section fine 500 toot; toonoo South 306 toot; toenoo Eaet 500 toot, more or toes to too oonterifrie of Coder Creek Rowd; toonoo Northerly along the ccntortno of Coder Creek Road 308 feet to tho piece oi beginning. 1475 W. Seger Rood Ttix IdonMtaction No. 06-07-001-01246 Tho redemption period she! bo one (1) year from toe date of toe aate; unteee detorminad abandoned In aocofdenoe w«h MCLA. 000.3241a, in which caae toe redemption period shal be thirty (30) days from toe dote of ouch safe. DATED: Jent*y 18,2005 The Provident Bonk NEUMANN LAW, P.C. Attorneys for Mortgagee 1996 N. Coder, State 4 Hot, Ml 48642 (517)899-4829 °W** Noboo Ol Maffigege Forootooure Sate THM RRM IS A DBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTKG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MrORMZHION WE OBTAM W8X BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR 0FRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MRJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TMe aate mey be reocinctod by toe torectooing mortgegoe. !n thet event, your ctomegoa, W any, ahaff bo Wan­ ed aoiefy to toe return ot tho bld amount ten­ dered at aate, plue interaoL MORTGAGE SALE - Default hae been mode in too conditions of a mortgage made by Thomae Jeffery, a Single Man, original mortgagor^), to Washington Mutual Bank. FA, Mortgagee, dated March 7, 2003, and recorded on March 7, 2003 In instrument 1099511, in Barry county records, Mtohigan, on which mortgage there is dafrned to bo duo at too date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety And 10/100 Dotiere ($277,990.10). Indudtoig Inter­ est at 5.375% per annum. Under tho power ot sate containod in said mort­ gage and the statute in auch case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wS bo forectooed by a sale of toe mortgaged premteoe, or some pert of them, al pubfic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings at 140 PM, on March 3. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springy, Barry County, Mtehigan, and are described as: Lot 12 of Supervisors Ptet Number 1, a Replat of Spring Beach Resort. Ritchie Wood,ands Number 1, and Lote 1 to 6 of Ritchie Woodtends, according to toe Recorded Ptet there­ of. as Recorded In Uber 2 of Rats on Page 77. Tho redemption period shsff bo 6 montoe from too date of ouch aate, unteee determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in wrwcn case me reoempnon penoo snas oe 30 oays from the date of such sate. Dated: February 3, 2005 For more informetion, please cal: FC R 248 593 1305 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Washington Mutual Bank. FA 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigao 480254822 Rte 4046222F01 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 24, 2005 — Page 15 THB RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT* WO TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFCRMAT1ON WE OBTAM WRX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thta cate may bo rescinded by the torectoeing mortgagee. In that event, your demogee. If any, aheR be Smil­ ed aoMy to Mo return of tho bM amount tan* dared at sate, ptaa IntoraoL MORTGAGE SALE - Dotautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Craig Vandarwerp and Debra Vanderwsrp, husband and wife, original mortgagors), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated October 1. 2003, and recorded on October 22, 2003 in instru­ ment 1116100. In Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is darned to be duo at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-One Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Six And 25/100 Dofiars ($12137835), todudtog interact al 5.625% par annum. Under the power of aate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in auch case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wfl be torectoaad by a safe of foe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al pubic vendue, M t» Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on March 24,2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Thomapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of Section 5, Town 4 North, Rango 10 West thence EM along tho North Ina of said section. 883.70 feet; foonoo South 00 degrees 15 minutes East along tho Easterly tine of Noffke Drive in Noflko's Lake Shore Plat as recorded in Uber 4 of Ptala on Pago 6 In too office of too Register of Deeds for Barry County, a distance of 715.47 foot: thence continuing along said Faetorty Ina South 04 degrees 46 minutes West 286.38 foot; thence con­ tinuing along said easterly Ina South 17 degrees 02 minutes West 127.81 foot to too true place of beginning; thence continuing South 17 degrees 02 minutes West. along too Easterly too of said Noffia’s Drive 9.33 feet; thence South 32 degrees 16 minutes West along arid Caatorty too 210.67 foot; thence South 60 degrees 54 minutes 17 sec­ onds East 201.28 feet; thence North 30 degrees 51 minutes 27 seconds East, 240.00 feet; thence North 86 degrees 45 minutes 48 seconds West 200.00 feet to the ptace of beginning. Barry County Records. Tho redemption parted shal bo 6 months from too date of auch sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wto MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redamptton parted shal be 30 days from toe date of auch sale. Dated: Febnwy 24,2006 For more information, ptoses cal: FC C 248363.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Mtehigan 48025-5822 Rte A048900F01 TMS RRM S A DEBT COLLECTOR AI IEMPING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WEJ. BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE made in the condtoons of a mortgage made by Lawrence W. Knobloch andMadsfine C. Knobtech, husband and wife, to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a CaMomia Corporation, mortgagee, dated Juns 5.2002 and reoovdsd June 12,2002 in Instrument Number 1062039. Barry County Records. Said mortgage.to now hatd by Write Fargo Bank Minnesota, National Association, as Trustee for ABFC 2002-OPT1 Trust ABFC AasetBacked Certificates, Series 2002-OPT1 by assign­ ment submitted to and recorded by too Bany County Register of Leeds. There is claimed to be due on auch mortgage toe sum of Two Hundred Ten Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Three and 3&H00 Defiers (S210.473.35) todudtog interest at toe rate of 12.06% per annum. Under toe power of sale contained in the mortgage and the statutes ot toe Slate of Michigan, notice te hereby given that toe mortgage win be torectoaad by a sale of toe mortgaged premises, or some part of town, at pub­ ic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Heatings in Bany County, Michigan at 1W p.m. on March 17. 2006. The premises are located In toe Township of Barry. Barry County. Mchinan, and are described ar Lots 8 and 6 of East Big GDwyPtet, aooordtog to toe recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 5 of Plate, Pago 18, Bany County Records. The redemption period shril be 6 months from tho date of ouch aria, unless too property te determineo aoanoonec in accordance wun mula §6003241a, in which case too redemption period shril bo 30 days from toe date cf too aate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foractoring mortgagee can rescind the aate in toe event a 3rd party buys too property and there te a snmJfenoous resolution wfih too borrower. In tori avent, your damages, if any, are fcntted solely te te return of toe bid amount tendered at sate Dated: February 17,2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES' PC Attorneys for Write Fargo Bank Minnesota, National Association, as Trustee for ABFC 2002-OPT 1 Trust ABFC Asw-tBacked Certificates. Series2002-OPT1. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Ttoy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 221.1538 ASAP833781 2/17. 2®4, 3/3, 3/10 THB RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OeTAMEDWMJ.BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert E. WMkjns and Shire Lynn Wffldns. husband and wife, to Crtifinandal Mortgage Company, inc., mort­ gagee. dated Decemoer 27. 2001 and recorded January 4, 2002 in Instrument Number 1072458, Barry County Records. There ts claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Nine and 49/100 Dollars ($83,609.49) including interest at the rate of 9.04% pw annum. Under toe power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and toe statutes of tne State of Michigan, notice la hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings to Barry County. Mtehigsn st 1 DO p.m. on March 10. 2005. The premises are located to the Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan, and are ^matter* oi Commencing at toe Northeast corner ol Section 16, Town 2 North. Range 8 West. Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan; thence West 280.50 toot along too North Ina of said Section 16 to too point at beginning; toonce South 330 feet parritoi with too East Ina of srid Section 18; thence Want 366 tost; toonce North 330 toot; thence East 396 feet to the point of beginning. i no reoompoon penoo snan oe o morons nun* too date of auch safe, unfess tho property is determineo •oarxxxioo in accordance wrtn mvla §6003241 a. to which case the redemption Deriod shril bo 30 days from toe dato of too safe. TO ALL PURCHASERS: Tha foreclosing mortgagee can rescind too safe to toe event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous raaotoffon with the borrower. In that event, your damages, it are timitod sofeiy to toe return of tho bid amount tendered at sale. Dated: February 10, 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for CIMnancial Mortgage Company, Inc., Ao Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 467-1000 Rte No. 2013006 ommbk * NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held February 22,2005, are avafebto in the County Cleric's Office at 220 W State St. Hastings, between the hours of 8.00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycourrty.org; http://www.banycounty.org BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP Notice of Budget Meeting The Bafemore Township Board wil hold a pubic meeting on foe proposed township budget tor ► cal year 2005/2006 at the Baltimore Township Hall, 3100 E. Dowling Rd., Hastings. Ml Gi» f ueeday, March 8. 2005. at 7 p.m. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PRO­ POSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS MATTER. A copy of the proposed budget is avrilabte tor pubfic inspection by coraacfing the Township Clerk. The Baltimore Township Board wfl provide reasonable auxAary aids xri services, such assignsro or audio tapes of printed materials being considered al foe meeting to IndNiduak with dtoabMes with 7 days notice to the cferk. This nonce is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1978 (Open Meetings Act). MCXA 41.72a (2) (3) and foe Americans Wkh DtsabMies Act (ADA). . Fanny Ypma 2«»4*5^32a BaWmore ToamaNp Cm* 0K3A763 --------- IRVING TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW SCHEDULE The Irving Township Board of Review for 2005 will be held at the Irving Township Hall. 3425 Wing Rd., on the following dates: Tuesday, March 8 - Organizational Meeting 4:30 PM Monday, March 14 - Appeal Heeri ng - 9 AM - 5 PM Tuesday, March 15 - Appeal Hearing - 5 PM - 9 PM ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE The ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD Of REVIEW for 2Qflajri« ba hate St ttfe ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP HALL 6910 Boulter Road on foe toOowmgKtes: TUooday, March 8 - ORGAMZATKMAL MEETING - 440 pjn. Monday, March 14* APPEAL HEARING - 640 sun. Io 1240 noon A140 p.m. to 440 pjn. Tuesday, March 15 - APPEAL HEARING -140 p.m. to 540 p.m. ASDOpjn. tofoOOpja. Tho BOARD OF REVIEW wifi meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests, and to equalize the 2005 assessments. By Board resolution, residents are abto to protest by letter, provided protest totter is received by March 14,2005. Written protests should bo mritod to: BOARD OF REVIEW P.O. BOX 48, SHELBYVILLE. Ml 49344 The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of reel property and personal property for 2001 are as follows: Agricultural4037% 13384 Commercial 45.48% 1.0994 Industrial 49.74% 1.0052 Residential45.01% 1.1109 Personal50.00% 1.0000 Thomae Rook, SUPERVISOR ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW FOR 2005 WILL BE HELD AT THE TOWN­ SHIP HALL 11015 S. NORRIS ROAD. PLEASE CALL FOR APPOINTMENT - 26^623-2664 PUBLIC APPEALS SCHEDULE’’ AS SUCH: TUESDAY. MARCH 8 - ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING ■ 1.J0 A.M. WEDNESDAY. MARCH 16 - APPEAL HEARING - 9D0 A.M. - 12D0 P.M. - 2D0 - 5D3 P.M. FRIDAY. MARCH 18 - APPEAL HEARING - 9D0 A.M. - 12.D0 P.M. - 6D0 - 9D0 P.M. FRIDAY. MARCH 25 - APPEAL HEARING - 1 DO - 4DO P.M. -6:00-9:00 P.M. YOU MXY PROTEST BY LETTER, ALL LETTERS SHALL BE IN THE TOWNSHIP HALL BY MARCH 24. 2005 THE BOARD OF REVIEW WILL MEET AS MANY MORE DAYS AS DEEMED NECESSARY TO HEAR APPEALS. AND TO EQUALIZE THE 2005 ASSESSMENT ROLL TENTATIVE RATIOS AND ESTIMATED MULTIPLIERS FOR 2005 RATIO MULTI AGRICULTURAL40.91 13222 COMMERCIAL 4939 10144 INDUSTRIAL49.89 1-0022 RESIDENTIAL46.60 ............................................................. 1.0730 PERSONAL50.00 1.0000 THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE NECESSARY REASONABLE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. UPON A 10-DAY NOTICE PRIOR TO APPEAL HEARINGS. CONTACT PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. 11015 S NORRIS RD.. DELTON. Ml 49046. PHONE NO. 286423­ 2664 THOMAS GUTHRIE SUPERVISOR/ACT1NG SECRETARY PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP 0M2tt24 The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed neces­ sary to hear questions, protests and to equalize the 2005 assessments. Residents are able to protest by letter, provided the protest letter is received by March 14, 2005. Written protests should be dropped in mail slot or mailed to: Board of Review 3425 Wing Rd. •-»Hastings, Ml 49059 ' — The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property and personal property for 2005 are as follows: Agriculture.43^1% Commercial4648% Industrial4040% Residential............................................................ ...... .4643% Timber CutoverNone in Class Developmental.3840% 1.1492 1.0711 1.0000 1.0654 1.2653 Kathee Pierce, Supervisor Irving Township HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP (ADA) AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES NOTICE The Township wifl provide necessary reasonable services to intflviduais with dtoabtiWes at the Board of Review meetings upon 10 days notice. Contact: Ctoric Patricia Btouvett, 10885 Wldwood Rd., ShribyvBa. Ml 46344. Phone 286-672­ 2106. . SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSMP REGULAR BOARD MEETVtG FEBRUARY 8,2006 - 740 PJL negutar meeting caseo to oraor ano rteoge or Afiegiance. Presec'.: Flirt. Lyons, Loe, Rogers, Hawthorne, Greenfield. Carr and 8 guests. Approved Amended Agenda by voice vote. Minutes ol ths January 12, 2006 Regular Board Mooting approved. Vouchers and payroll approved for payment. Treasurer's report accepted by voice vote. Approved ths Algonquin Lake Association fire­ works permit lor July 4,2005 by votes vole. Approved one-year contract with Green Gabies Haven in the amount of $5,000.00 by rofl cal vote. Adopted Resolution <2005-35, Electronic Transfers by roll cal vote. Adopted Resolution <2005-36, Master Plan by rd cal vote. Meeting adjourned at 9:37 p.m. Respectfully submitted, OllA-l.,, nawtnome, A ‘Milt*! 11 - uienc noovi Attested to by. Jim Carr. Supervisor Notice Of Mortgage Forecfoaure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WHX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by tha foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shril ba limit­ ed sototy to the return of the bM amount ten­ dered at aate, ptua IntoreaL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott Ward and Angel Ward, husband and wife, original mort­ gagors). to Countrywide Homo Loans. Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 9. 2000. and recorded on March 13, 2000 to instrument 1042011. to Barry county records. Mtehigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of toe Reperforming Loan Remic Trust Certificates, Series 2003-R3 as assignee by m assignment, on which mortgage there la dakned io be due at toe date hereof toe sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Eight Hundred Ono And 38/100 DoHare ($10530136). including interest at 9.5% per annum. Under the power ot safe contained in arid mort­ gage and toe statute In such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that arid mortgage wil bo torectoood by a sato of toe mortgaged premises, or some psrt of tosm, at pubHc vsndus, al tos Berry County Courthouse in Hastings at 100 PM. on March 1 J. 2005. Said premises sre situated to City of Hastings. Barry County. Mtehigan, and are described as: Lol 423 ot too City, formerly Wage of Hastings, accord­ ing to the recorded ptot thereof Tho redemption period shal bo 6 months from too date ot such sato. unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 8003241a. to which case too redemption ported shall bo 30 days from toe date of such sato. Dated: February 10. 2006 For more k An melton, please cal: FC X 248.563.1302 Tree A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For The Bank of New York as Trustee for ths Certificatehoiders of too Reperforming Loan Ramie Trust CertNteatoa, Series 200340 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fife <047880F01 ownn BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE The Hastings Charier Township Board of Review for 2005 w« be heto at the Township Hal at 885 River Road. Hastings, Michigan 49058. on the foltowing dates: Tuesday. March 8 - Organizattonai Meeting -130 p.m. Tuesday. March 15 - Appeal Hearing 9-12 pjn. & 1-4 pjn. Wednesday. March 16 - Appeal Hearing 9-12 pjn. & 1-4 pjn. Thursday. March 17 - Appeal Hearing 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests, and to equalize the 2005 assessments. Written protests may be sent to foe above address by Tuesday, March 15,2005. The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property and personal property for 2005 are as follows: Agricultural41.75%1.1976 Commercial 55.55%9001 Industrial 49.91%1.0018 , Residential47.72%1.0478 Personal50%1-00 Upon 10 days notice to the Supervisor the Township wifi provide reasonable and necessary serv­ ices to todhriduals with disabilities who wish to attend the Board of Review. Jim Brown, Supervisor nasungs vnanor town snip 00538719 ASSYRIA TOWHSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE OF MEETING The As>yria Township Board of Review will meet at Township Hall, 8080 Tasker Roao, Bellevue. Mtehigan. on Tuesday. March 8, 2005, 81630 p.m. to organize and receive the rolls. The Assyria Township Board or Review wd meet at the Township Hte. 8060 Tasker Road. Bellevue. Michigan, to hear protests on the following dates: Monday. March 14. 2005, from 9 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m.to 5 p.m. Tuesday. March 15. 2005, from 630 p.m. to 930 p.m. Thursday. March 17,2005, from 230 p.m.to 530 p.m. and 630 p.m. to 930 p.m. The Assyria Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the meetings. Those indrvtduaH requesting such assistance should place their request within seven days ot the hearing to Debbie Massimino, Assyria Townshto Clerk (269) 758-4003. 09536705 �P»9« <6 - IhurKMy. February 24. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Notice Of Mortgage Foredoauro Sale THB RRM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT* ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WtiX BE USED .'OR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MRJTARYOUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte eatemwy te rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shell te limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, pkis Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions ol a mortgage made by Scott G. Payne, an unmarried man, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Etoct’oroc Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee dated January 21. 2004, and recorded on January 30. 2004 In instrument 1121515. In Bany county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at tho date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Four And 98/100 Dollars ($126,774.98). Including interest at 9.375% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided notice is hereby given that said mortgage wfl be foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged premt^s, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings at IDO PM. on March 3. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the northeast comer of the west 1/2 of the northwest 1/4 of section 20. town 3 north, range 7 west; thence West 35 rods; thence South to Mud Creek: thence Northeasterly along tho Bank of Mud Creek to the 1/2 quarter Hne; thence north to too place of beginning also the north 15 acres, more or lose, of the West 30 acres of the west 1/2 of the east 1/2 of the northwest 1/4 of said section 20. being al tho land on the north side of Mud Creek as it originally ran. except the East 330 feet of the north 15 acres of toe west 30 acres of the west 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 section 20. town 3 north, range 7 west, being land on too north side of Mud Creek at origtoaly ran. The redemption period shal bo 12 months from tho date of such sale. Dated: February 3. 2005 For more bitormatton, please cal: FC M 248.593.1306 Trot! 8 Trott, PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #046881F01 o^jmm COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may te rescinded by the lorectoelng mnrtgegee In that event, your damages, If any; shall bo NmMad sotafy to the return of tho bid amount tendered at sale, plus tatorooL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has teen made to too conditions ol a anortgago made by Charlene C. Moore and Michael R;Moore, her husband, original mortgagors). to Chadwick Mortgage, Inc., a Toxas Corporation. Mortgagee, dated Apr! 14. 1999. and recorded on April 22. 1999 In instrument 1028445, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank Ono Financial Services, Inc., a Texas Corporation as assignee by an assignment, In Barry county •eccxds, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at too date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Two And 07/100 Dollars ($143,552.07). including interest at 10.94% per annum. Under the power of sato contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage, w« be foreclosed by a sale of toe mortgaged premises, or some port of thorn, at puMc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1D0 PM. on March 17, 2005 Said promisos are situated in Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: Commencing 74# loot North of toe Southwest comer of Section 4. Town 2 North, Range 8 West, and thence East to the centeritoe al Highway M-37 tor point of begtontog; thence Weal 166 toot; toonce South 330 feet; thence East to centerline of Highway M-37; toonce North 9 degrees 19 minutes West along the centeritoe of Highway M-37 to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement over toe North 16.5 feet (hereof tor ingress and egress pur­ poses. Parcel 2: Parcel of land described as: Commencing in the center of State Trunk Uno Highway M-37, where said Highway intersects the South Section line ol Section 4; thence West on the Section Kne to the Southwest comer of Section 4; thence North on the Section line 414 toot for place of beginning; thence North on Section 330 feet; thence East to too cen­ ter of State Trunk Line Highway M-37. thence Southeasterly along the center of said Highway to a point due East of the place of beginning; thence due West to the place of beginning. Except com­ mencing 744 feet North of the Southwest comer of Sectton 4. Town 2 North. Rango 8 West; thence East to too centeritoe of Highway M-37 for point ol beginning; thence West 165 feet; thence South 330 foot; thence East to centeritoe of Highway M-37; thence North 9 degrees 19 minutes West along toe centeritoe of Highway M-37 to too point of begin­ ning. Also a right of ingress and ogress to toe Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 5. Town 2 North, Range 8 West over that part of toe Southwest 1/4 of Section 4. Town 2 North. Range 8 west, lying nesi o< saxj nignway ano worm or ine parcel heretofore described. The redemption period shall te 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated: February 17. 2005 For more information. please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Bank One Financial Services. Inc., a Texas Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite S046868F01 mumh Hope Township Synopsis February 14,2005 AW Board members present and 5 citizens. Approved previous minutes. bMs and received standing reports. Approved purchase of Fire Truck, 2005 Road improvements, purchase ot hall mats. Resolution 2005-1 and 2005-2, purchase of 2 lawn tractors, expenses for a Conference and MTA Retreats and purchase of Trustee Handbook. Adjourned at 8:41 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk . Attested to by Patricia Albert. Supervisor Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THB RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMO TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMAT1ON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia aate may te rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In mar event, your osmagus, n any. anau oe limit ed aotofy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has teen made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Angela Marsh and Jason Ekey, both unmarried persons, original mortgagors). to Countrywide Home Loans, inc.. Mortgagee, dated February 29. 2000, and recorded on March 3. 2000 in Instrument 1041748, In Barry county records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed *o be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Eight And 29/100 Dollars ($88,998.29), inducting interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of safe contained in said mort­ gage and toe statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage writi be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubtic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at IDO PM. on March 3, 2005. Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of the Northeast 1/4 of toe Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, Town 4 North, Rango 9 West. VBage of Freeport. Barry County, Michigan, tor place ai beginning; thence East 528 Foot; thence South 165 Feet; thence West 528 Feet; thence North 165 Foot to too pomi or oegmntng. ■ no reoompoon penoo snan do o monins rrom the date of such sale, untoes determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, In which case tho redemption period shal be X days from the date of ouch sale. Dated: Febroary 3, 2005 For more InkMmotion, please cal: FC X 248 593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loens, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5322 Rte #047544F01 THB RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been mads in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Frederick M. Anderson, a single man. to Cttfonr-Aiei, Inc., mort­ gagee, dated January 29, 2004 and recorded February 2,2004 in Instrument No. 1121586, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be duo on such mortgage tho sum of Seventy-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Eight and 84/100 Dollars ($78,838.84) inducting interest at toe rate of 7.25% per annum Under the power of sato contained in toe mort­ gage and toe statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that toe mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sato ol too mortgaged primieee. or some part of them, at pubic venue at tho Bony County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 DO p.m. on March 10.2005. The premises are located in toe Township of Augend. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOLTTHWES1 ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION THIRTY-FIVE (35). TOWN THREE (3) NORTH. RANGE NINE (9) WEST. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE FORTH AND SOUTH ONE-OUARTER LINE OF SAID SECTION THIRTY-FIVE (35) WHICH LIES 490 FEET DUE NORTH OF THE SOUTH ONEQUARTER POST OF SAID SECTION THIRTYFIVE (35). THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 37 MINUTES WEST 264 FEET, THENCE DUE NORTH 330 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 69 DEGREES 37 MINUTES EAST 264 FEET. THENCE DUE SOUTH 330 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. LESS AND EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST ONE QUARTER OF SECTION 35. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST, DESCRIBED AS FOL­ LOWS. BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH ONE-QUARTER LINE OF SAID SEC­ TION 35. WHICH LIES DUE NORTH OF THE SOUTH ONE-QUARTER POST OF-SAID-SECTION 35. 490 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 37 MINUTES WEST 284 FEET; THENCE DUE NORTH 150 FEET: THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 37 MINUTES EAST 264 FEET: THENCE DUE SOUTH 150 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGMNMG, RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. The redemption period Shan bo 6 months from the date of such safe, unteas the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period Shan be X days from the date ot the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: Tho foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate In toe event a 3rd party buys toe property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, if any. are limited sotofy to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: February 10. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Citifinandal, Inc., As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 293 0072 Lake Road THB RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. rescinded torectosing mortgagee. In MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mode Ir toe conditions of a mortgage made by John H Stamps, an unmarried man. original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. Mortgagee, dated November 24. 2003. and record­ ed on December 10. 2003 in instrument 1119029. and modified by Affidavit executed on January 20, 2005 and recorded on January 25. 2005 in toetroment 1140647, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof toe sum of One Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-One And 99/100 Dotiars ($145281.99), including interest st 8.125% per annum. Under too power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and 'he statute In such case made and pro­ vided. notice la hereby given that said mortgage win be toredoeed by a sate of too mortgaged premises. or some part ot them, at pubic vendue, at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings al 1 DO PM. on March 10,2005. Said promises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 80 of Sunset Shores #2. accord­ ing to toe recorded ptat toereui in Uber 5 ol Plats on Page 30. Also commencing al toe Northeast comer of Section 10, Town 1 North. Range 8 West. Johnstown Township, Barry County. Michigan; thence North 89 Degreee 49 Minutes West along the North hne of said Sectton 10, a distance of 1778.13 Feet: toence South 15 Degrees 11 Minutes West 521.50 Feet to the true piece of beginning; thence South 15 Degrees 11 Mtoutes West 200.00 Feet: thence North 74 Degrees 49 Minutes West 200.00 Feet to the Easterly Hne of Sunset Drive: thence North 15 Degrees 11 Mtoutes East along said Easterly Ina 200.00 Feet; toonce South 74 Degrees 49 Feet East 200.X Feet to the place of beginning The redemptton period shall be 6 months from the date of such aate. unteas determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 8003241a. in which case toe redemption period shal be X days from toe date of ouch sato. Dated: February 10,2005 For more information, pteaae cal: FC R 248393.1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, toe. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 FBe #C29933F02 wwms Notice Ot Mortgage Forectoouro Bate THS RRM IB A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTWG TO COUBCT AOEBT. ANY KPORMATON WE OBTAM WHX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OPRCE AT THE NUMBER BBLOW F YOU ARE Bi ACTIVE VIMUTORYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS; TNa aate may be reectndod by MRfQMatealnf mortgagee, to that event, your dsaMgoe, if any, ahel bolmitod aotaiy to tire return at tho bld amount ten­ dered at sale, piue btiaroaL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in tho conftions of a mortgage made by Terry L Morrison and Tonya A. Morrison, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, toe.. Mortgagee, dated June 13. 2003, and recorded on July 9. 2003 in instru­ ment 1108140, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof too sum of Ono Hundred Four Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-Eight And 14/iuC Dolors ($104,968.14), todudtog interest at 8.5% por annum. Under the power of sate oontatood in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice io hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged promioes, or some part ot them, st public vendue, at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM, on March 10, 2005. Said premisos are situated in Township of Baltimore. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in toe Northeast 1/4 of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 8 West. Baltimore Township. Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Southeast comer of that part of toe Northwest 1Z4 of the Northeast 1 /4 of said Section 16, lying West of M-37 Norway right-oi way; thence Wool 110 feet md 4 inches; thenoo North 227 feet and 6 inches; thence East 125 feet and 10 inches to tho right-of-way of M-37 highway: thenoo Soutfterty along toe Westerly ttne of Highway to ths piece of beginning. The redemption period shal bo 8 months from the date of such sate, untesa determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, to which case toe redemption period shal bo X days from too date of such sato. Dated: February 10, 2005 For more information, ptoase cal: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, toe. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rte I047448F01 omsttd NOTICE PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS The Prairieville Township Board of Trustees will discuss and vote upon SWBCS&W sewer charge increase on March 9, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. at their regular board meeting at 10115 S. Norris Rd., FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMT>TMG TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY N4FONMA•DON OBTAMED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-8100 F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having boon made In the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Thomas Brady, married to Heidi Brady of Barry County. Michigan, Mortgagor to Long Beach Mortgage Company dated the 30th day of April A.D. 20C3. and recorded in tho office ol the Register of Deeds, for toe County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 14th day ot November, A.D. 2003. in Instrument No. 1117567 of Barry Records, which said mortgage was thereafter on. to-wk toe 30th day of December, A.D.. 2004. assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee tor Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2003-4. thru mesne assignments and recorded on January 12. 2005 in the office of Register of Deeds in Instrument No. 1140071 tor said County of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed Io be duo, at the date of this notice, tor principal and interest, tho sum of $1M,968 00 (One hundred Thirty Eight thousand. Nine hundred Eighty Eight dollars and Zero cents) todudtog interest there on at 925% (nine point two five) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings st law or to equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any port thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of toe power of safe contained in sted mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of too State of Mictegan In such case made and provided, notioe is hereby given that on. tho 10to day of March, A.D.. 2006, at 130 o'clock said mortgage wB bo torectoeod by a sate at pubic auction, to toe highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in I lasings. Ml, Barry County. Michigan, of the premises described In said mortgage. Which said premises are described as blows: Al that certain piece or percoi of land situate in the Township of Barry, In too County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as blows to wit: Beginning at the Northwest comer of too East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of section 38. Town 1 North, Range 9 West, running thence North 89 degrees 36 minutes X seconds East 200 feet, thence South X degrees 05 minutes East 308.0 feet, toonce South 89 degrees 35 mtoutes X seconds West 200 feet, thenoo North 0 degrees 05 minutes West 306.0 feet to the point of beginning. Tax ID: 0803-038031-80. The redemption period shal be six months from the date of such sate, unless dstermirwd aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 800.3241a. to which case tho redemption period shal bo X days from the date of such sate. Dated: February 3.2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG A REiS CO., LRA. By: Dentoi E best. (P58501) Attorney tor Assignee of Mortgagee wenman, wemoorg a nets uo., 755 W. Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy. Michigan 48064 WWRJ04042881 THB RRM IS A DEBT CC LECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO OTLUECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WHX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OPRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJ­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has boon made in toe condttions of a mortgage made by Kenneth L Burton, Married and Tammy L Burton, wameo, io rKBiar oanx, N.A., mongagee,. osmo March 16, 1999 and recorded March 24, 1989 to Instrument Number 1027006, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Bank One. National Association. As Trustee by asaignmont dated November X. 2000 and recorded on August 28. 2001 in Instrument Number 1086540, Barry County Records. There is claimed to bo duo on such mortgage toe sum of Ntooty-TWo Thousand Ono Hundred Eighty and 9/1C0 Dollars ($92,180.09) todudtog interest at too rate of 839% per annum. Under too power of sale contained to the mortgage and toe statutes of too State of Mtehigan, notice is hereby given that too mortgage wB bo forectoood by a eate of the mortgaged prem­ ises. or some part of them, al pubic venue at too Barry County Courthouse to Hastings to Barry County, Michigan at 1D0 p.m. on March 3, 2006. Tho premises are located in the Township of Baltimore. Barry County, Michigan, and are described aa: Beginning at a point on tho East line of Sectton 24. Town 2 North. Range 8 West dfetont 1350 feel North of toe South Ino of toe North 38 acres of the South 1/2 of too Northeast 1/4 of sold Section 24; toonce West parallel with said South Ins of toe North 38 acres, a dtetanco of 331 feet; thence North paraloi with said East section line 150 feet; thence East 331 feet to the East section ins; toence South 150 feet to the place of beginning Subject to an easement over the Easterly 33 feet for Public Highway purposes. Tho redemption peri­ od shal bo 6 months from toe ctote ol ouch sato. untesa the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be X days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The toredosing mortgagee can rescind tho aate in the event a 3rd party buys too property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, W any, are limited eotoiy to tho return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: February 3. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Bank One. National Association. As Trustee. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 207.1516 ASAP831452 02AB. 02/10. 02/17, 02/24 BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW MEETINGS SCHEDULE Dw BMimore TowraNp Board of Review tor 2006 efl be held at toe h< 3100 E Doeing Rd.. Hastings, on toe lotowing dates: Tuesday. March 8 • Organizational Meeting - 4 pjn. Monday. March 14 - Appeal Hearing - 9 am -12 pjn & 1-4 pjn., and Tuesday. March 15 -1-4 p.m. & 64 pjn. The Board of Review wfl meet as many mote days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests and to equalize toe 2005 Assessments- Written protests may bo sent to too atxwo addreos by Monday. March 8.2005. Tho tentative ratos and toe eaSmated mutepters tor each dass of real property and personal property tor 2005 are as iolows Agricultural 44.50% 1.1236 Cnmmoroal 4182% 1.1927 Industna50 00% 1.0000 Raoxtenbai 4723% 1.0469 Personal 50 00% 1.0000 Developmental None Classified The township wfl provide reasonable and necessary servees to indMduate with dteabffites who wish to Mend toe Board ol Review upon 10 days notice to the supervisor Richard VanSyckto Supervisor Baltimore Townehip 269-721-tiW8 Delton. Ml 49046 01522057 08538751 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE BALE WHEREAS, default has been made in the terms and ccntMone of a certam mortgage made by Thomas A Burke and Jo-Ann Burke, husband and wife. Mortgagors, to Traverse Mortgage Corporation a Mtehigan corporation. Mortgagee, dated the 27th day of November. A.D.. 2001, recorded in the Office of tho Rogtoter of Deeds tor tho County of Barry and State of Michigan. on tho 6th day of December, A.D., 2001. as Inetrument No. 1070863. WHEREAS, tho amount ot ctaiawd to bo due on the said mortgage as of tho date of this notico is the sum of sixty-five thousand one hundred torty-threo and 15/100 dollars ($85,154315), tor principal teto interest and. WHEREAS, no suit or proceedings at tew or b squky have been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof, and default having been made whereby tite power of sate contained in said mortgage has become oparNOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the power ot sate contained to said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan to such caso mado and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on THURSDAY the 7th day of April, 2005, al IDO o'clock to ttw tftemoon, local time, saM mortgage wfl be toredoeed at a aate at pubtic auction to ttw highest bidder at the east door of tw Orcutt Courthouse to the City ot Hastings, County of Bary and State of Mtehigan (That being foe ptecedhototog Orcutt Court to said County), of tiw premtesi described to said mortgage, or eo much hereof as may be necessary to pay tho amount due, as atereoaxi. on san mongago wxn mo awwroc* moreon at six and five eighths porcer* ,o.825%) por annum and al legal costs, ch**- goo and exponass, toduding the attorney fe5 atiowod by tew, and tifeo any sumo which mey bo paid by tha undsrsignod, naoeeaary to prcred Its internal to tha premisss. Tha prerro^ds described In said mortgage are aa totiows: Poperty afevted to foe Ctty of Hastings, County '4 Barry, Slate of Mtehigan, to w4t LAND IN THE CITY OF HASTINGS, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS. LOT 11, ROBERT I. HENDERSHOTTS RR8T ADDITION. ACCORDING ?O THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. EXCEPT: 'XJMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF JOT 11; THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH UNE OF LOT 11; TO A POINT 3 FEET FROM BEGKNtilG; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY TO THE BOUTHkUST COR­ NS! OF LOT 11; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Commonly known aa: 517 N. Congreaa, Hastings, Ml 49058. Parcel No. 06-55-080-011-00. Tho redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sate, untesa determtoea aban­ doned to accordance with 1948CL 800.3241a to which case the redonytkM period stwti be 3) days from ths date of ouch aate. Dated: February 24.2006. Traverse Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee CHARLES A. FORREST. JR. Attorney tor Traverse Mortgage Corp. 703 E. Court SL. FM, Ml 48603 Telephone: (810) 238-4030 THIS FIRM IS DEBT COLLECTOR AlTBtiPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NMbeOf MnrtMBi Firerlfure UM THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT-ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAtfi WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE Bi ACTIVE MNJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sate may ba MORTGAGE SALE - Defautt has bean made te the conditions of a mortgage msxfe by Robert X Farwell. Jr. and Karen Farwol, hudsand and write. ongtne» mortgagorts). io auneriquesi xeoogage Company, Mortgagee, dated October 23.2003, «id recorded on November 18. 2003 to Instrument 1117802, to Bany county records, Mtehigm, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, aa Trustee of Ameriqueet Mortgage Securities Inc.. Asset Backed Pass­ Through Cerititeatea, Sartos 2003-11 under foe Poofing and Servicing Agreement dated aa of November 1, 2003. wtihout recourse aa aaalgnee by an assignment, on which mortgage foere la ctaimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty Thousand One Hundred Fffiy-Four And 45/100 Dolaro ($140,154.45) todudtog Inter­ cut al 7.75% per annum. Under the power of aate contained to said mort­ gage and foe statute to auch case made and pro­ vided. notice la hereby given that said mortgage wrii bo foredtoaori by a sate of the mortgaged pramtoM, or some part of them, at pubtic vandua, at tho Barry County Courthouse to I testings at 1 DO PM. on March 10, 2006. Said promisee are situated in Township of PrairevHte. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 11,12 and 13 of Poplar Beach No. 2, according to tho recorded plat thereof aa recorded to Uber 3 of Plata on Pago 31. Barry County Records The redemption period shal bo 6 months from tho date ol such sate, untoes determined aban­ doned to accordance wtth MCLA 600.3241a. In which case the redemption period ahel be X days from tho date of auch sale. Dated: February 10,2005 For more information, pteaae cal: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, aa Trustee of Amoriqueot Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-11 under the Rooting and Servicing Agreement dated aa of November 1, 2003, without recourse 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 480254822 Filo #046968F01 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 24. 2005 - Page 17 COLLECTOR ATTEMPT* ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, ehaN bo limit­ ed sototy tc- tho return of tha bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus IrrtareeL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage mads by Matthew J. Mitanowski. a married man and Lisa A Mdanowski, No wto, original mortgagor(s), Io MMS Mortgage Services. Lid., Mortgagee, dated April 21, 2003, and recorded on April 28. 2003 in instrument 1102817, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Washington Mutual Bank, FA as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the MM Of Eighty Thousand Seven Hundred Sixteen And 13/IX Dotiars ($80,716.13), todudtog Interest at 5.75% por annum. Under tho power of sato contained to said mort­ gage and toe statute In such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wfll be toredoeed by a sale of toe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubtic vendue, M the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM, on March 24, 2005. Said premises are situated in VBage of Freeport. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 and too Ent 25 feet of Lot 2. Block 4. Samuel Roush's Addition, according to the recorded pint thereof to Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 28, also that pari of toe tamer Pare Marquette Railroad Right-of-way described as: Beginning at the intersection of toe South tine of Lot 1 of said Stack 4 and the Easterly tine of said railroad right-of-way; thence Northwesterly along said Easterly right-of-way to too West line of too East 25 foot of Lot 2; toonce South along the Southerly extension of said 1; toence East to tho place o» beginning. Tho redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a, in wmcn case me reoempnon penoo snas oe ju oays from too date of such sate. Dated: February 24. 2005 For more Information, please cal: FC R 248.503.1306 Trott 8 Trott, PC. Attorneys For Washington Mutual Bank, FA 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte 4048665F01 •— NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS RRM IS A DEST COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ED TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WNX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MRJTARY DUTY. Default has occurred in toe conditions of a certo mortgage made between CRAIG J. SWANM, TRUSTEE OF THE CRAMS. J. SWANSON IONIA COUNTY NATIONAL BANK (“Mortgagee-). Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is ctatetod to be due. as of February 15,2006 toe sum Of ONE HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR and 80/100 DOLLARS ($108,554.80), including interest at 7.875% per Pursuant to toe Power of Sate contained in said Mortgage and in toe statutes in such case made and provided. Notice is hereby given that said mortgagswB bo foredated by a sale of toe mortgaged premises at pubtic venue at the East door of toe Bany County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, County of Bany, Michigan at 1 DO p.m. on March 31,1008. ____ Said mortgaged premises are situated Hastings Township. Barry County, Michigan, commonly known as 4415-4417 Janis Street. Hastings, Nscrsgan era legaxy oeocnooo as. Parcel 2: Commencing at tho Northeast comer of Lot 8 of Barry's Subdivision, according to tho recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 4 of plats on Page 11; thence S75* 42^ 11325 foot tor a ptace of begin­ ning; thence N75*42*W 113.25 feel; toonce S 123.19 toot; toence S75’42E 100 feet; thence Northerly in a straight lino approximately 123.19 toot to too piece of beginning. Parcel 3: Commencing at the Southwest comer of Lot 5 of Barry's Subdivision, according to the recorded ptat thereof as recorded in Uber 4 of Piats, Page 11, sa»u pom oe:ng nereinaner asstgriatea as rcxnt •A’, toence Easterly along toe Southerly fine of said Lot 5 to too Southeast comer of said Lot 5, stod Southeast comer being hereinafter designated as Point IT. toence Easterly from Point “B“, in a straight tine at the same angle as the lino toat rune •rom me aioresaio rwu a io me aiouMK) roini *B“, 100 toot for a piece of beginning; thence Westerly in a straight line to too aforesaid Point IT; toence North 19631 feet; thence South 75*42' East 100 toot; thence Southerly in a straight foe to toe pfoco of beginning. Tho redsnrotion period shati be six (6) months from too date of such sate, untoss determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(a), in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from too date of such sate. No suti or proceeding at tew has been instituted to recover too debt secured by said mortgage or any pert thereof. Dated: February 22.2005 IONIA COUNTY NATIONAL BANK. Mortgage Gary G. Love Charron & Hantoch, P.L.C. Attorneys for Mortgagee 4949 Plainfield, N.E. Grand Rapids, Ml 49525 (616) 363-0300 oauaan STATE OF MtCHKIAN KENT COUNTY TRIAL COURT FAIRLY DIVISION NOTICE OF HEARING Ate No : 96-05508-DM Honorable C. Patrick Hillary KEVIN ROBERT ROSCOE, Plaintiff, vs. JOYCE M. ROSCOE (now Freemen), Defendant Kevm Robert Roscoe. Plaintiff Michael J. McPhMps (P33715) Attorney for Defendant McPHILLIPS A McDOWELL. PLC 121 West Apple Street. Suite 101 Hastings, Ml 49058 (289) 945-3512 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the MOTION FOR EX-PARTE CUSTODY, CHANGE IN CUSTODY, SUPPORT AND PARENTING TIME wtll come on to be heard before toe Honorabte C Patrick Hillary. Kent County Trial Court - Family Division. 180 Ottawa Avenue. NW. Grand Rapids, Ml 49503, on March 18, 2005, at 8:30 a.m. or as soon after as counsel may be heard. Dated: February 11. 2005 Michael J. McPhilhps (P33715) »«* Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THB RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OB TAIN WILL BE U SE D FOR THAT P U A POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFF1CE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, 11 any, shall bs limited aotafy to ths return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interact. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Eric R. Dietsch and Deanna L Dtotoch. husband and wife, anginal mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated May 23, 2003, and recorded m June 2, 2003 In instru­ ment 1106568, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date tioreof the sum of Ninety-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Fifty And 68/100 Dollars ($97,550.68), including interest st 5.875% per annum. Under too power of sate contained ir. said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wfl be toredoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at pubtic vendue, at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at IDO PM, on March 3, 2005. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Ths North 1/2 of Lots 5 and 6, Stock 27, ot Eastern Addtoon, according to toe recorded plat thereof, Barry County Records. Ths redemption period shal be 6 months from tho date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a. in which case the redemption period snal bo 30 days from toe date of such sate. Dated: February 3, 2005 For more information, please cal: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File 4047029F01 ’ NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THB RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. Default has occurred in toe conditions of a cer­ tain mortgage made between CRAIG J. SWAN­ SON, TRUSTEE OF THE CRAIG. J. SWANSON TRUST defied March 24, 1995 ("Mortgagor*) and KNSA COUNTY NATIONAL BANK ("Mortgagee-), dated November 10,2003 and recorded December 1, 2003 as Document No. 1118403, Barry County necoros. Mtcrvgan, on wnten mortgage mere is claimed to be due, as of February 15,2006 the sum of TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX AND 98/100 DOL­ LARS ($262,236 98). including interest at 7.250% Mortgage and in the statutes in such case made and provided. Notice is hereby given toat said mort­ gage vril be foredoeod by a sato of the mortgaged premises at pubtic venue at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street. Hastings, County of Bany, Mtehigan at 1 DO p.m. on March 31,2006. ____ Said mortgaged premises are situated Hastings Township, Barry County. Michigan, commonly known as 4415-4417 Janis Street, Hastings. Michigan and legatty described as: Lot 8 of Barry's SubdMston. according to toe recorded ptat thereof, as recorded in Uber 4 of Pats on Pago 11. Tho redemption period shal be six (6) months from tho date of such aate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(a). in which case toe redemption period shall bo X days from the date of such sate. No suit or proceeding at law has boon instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any pert thereof. Dated: February 22. 2005 IONIA COUNTY NATIONAL BANK, Mortgage Gary G. Love Charron & Hantoch, P.LC. Attorneys for Mortgagee 4949 Plainfield. N.E. Grand Rapkte, Ml 49525 (416) 363-O3X THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in tho conditions ot a mortgage made by James J. Tuttle and Jeannine O. Tuttle, husband and wife, to Advanta National Bank, mortgagee, dated August 2. 1999 and recorded August 31, 1999 in Uber 10347, Page 27. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now hokf by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee fka Bankers Trust Company of California. NA by assignment dated February 28. 2003 and recorded on March 11.2003 in Instrument Number 1099253, Barry County Records. T.wre is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Seventy-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred FiftyThree and 39/100 Dotiers ($77.753 39) including interest at the rate of 6.25% per annum. Under toe power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and toe statutes of the State of Mtehigan. notice is hereby given that toe mortgage wfl be foreclosed by a sate of the modgtged premises, or some part of them, at pubtic venue at tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Mtehigan at 1 DO p.m. on March 17. 2005. Tho premises are located in toe Township of Hope, Barry County. Michigan, and are described Land referred to in thia commitment is described as al toat certain property situated in Delton in toe County of Barry, and State of Mtehigan and being described in a deed dated 9-8-95, and recorded IQ1095. among too land records of toe county and state set forth above, and referenced as fotiows: Book-642, Pago 156. Lot 159 of Steven's Wooded Acres No. 3 accenting to the recorded ptat foereof, as recorded in Uber 5. of Plats, Page 84. The redemption penod shal bo 6 months from toe date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case too redemption period Shan be 30 days from toe date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS; Tire foreclosing mortgagee can rescind tho sate in too event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered N sate. Dated: February 17. 2006 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Compr/ry, ar. Custodian or Trustee Ika Bankers Trust Compaq of Cafitomia, NA, As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-6041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 209.1970 "OTO STATE OF MKMGAN PROBATBCOURT BARRY COUNTY ORCUTT COURT - MMR.Y DIVISION UBUCATiOR OF NOTICE OF HEARING -wnose --a- -aooress(BS) J-4 l(f* mm LL A. are unknown ana —wnose interest in the matter may tfo barred or affected by tho folowing: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing wiM bo held on Thursday. March 17. 2005 at 1D0 p.m. at 206 W. Court St.. Ste 302. Hastings. Mi 4J068 before Judge Wm M. Doherty for the following purpose: ON THE PETTDON FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF: Kimberly Arm Williams to Maggie Jane WBtams. January 31, 2005 Kimberly Williams 5980 Jordan Rd. Woodland. Ml 48897 «*** Notice Of THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY VffORMATlON WE OBTABi W1X BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte eate may be rvscinoea uy me rorecioeing mortgagee. In thctevent,yourdamagee,lfany,ohalbelimfted eotefy to the return of tho bid amount ten­ dered at eeta, piue Intereet MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Louis R. Hamel, an unmarried man, original mortgagors), to Ameriquest Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated December 17, 2003, and recorded on January X. 2004 in instrument 1121518, in Barry county records, Michigan, and aeeignsd by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Con^eny, aa Trustee of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities he.. Asset Backed Paco-Through Certificates. Serios 2004-R1 under too pooting & servicing agreement dated as February 1, 2004 without recourse aa assignee by an aseignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo al toe dote hereof ho sum of Ono Hundred Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Three And 80/100 Dotiars ($109,833D0). Inctadhg interact al 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sate cortahod h said mort­ gage and toe statute to ouch case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given toat said mortgage wtil be toredoeed by a seta of the mortgaged premtaec, or some part of them, at pubtic vendue, al too Barry County Courthouse to Hastings st IDO PM. on March 10.2006. Said premises are situated to Township of Assyria, Barry County, MfcNgan, and are deecribod as: Tho South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 16, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, excepting therefrom toe East 80 foot of Tract -A* the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of foe Northeast 1/4 of Section 18, Town 1 North, Rmgo 7 West, atao excepting toe North 5 acres of foe fol­ lowing description; toe South 1/2 of foe Northeast 1/4 of tho Northeast 1/4 Section 16, Town 1 North, Range 7 West. Also excepting the South 10 acres of foe North 15 Acree of foe South 1/2. of foe Northeast 1/4 of foe Northeast 1/4 of Section 16, Town 1 North, Range 7 West The redemption period shati be 12 months from the date of auch seta. Dated. February 10,2005 For more toformetion, ptaaee cal: FC H 248^93.1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Deutsche Bank Nations! Trust Company, aa Trustee, of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-R1 under foe pooting A servicing agreement dated as February 1, 2004 without recourse 30*00 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farma. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite AJ47078F01 Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHF Regular Board Mooting Feb. 8, 2005 Six Board members present. Bassett absent; County Comm. Gfoeon, 3 guests. Approved minutes. c. ( Received Treasurer^ Report. Renewed Green Gables contract for 2005. Appointed James Gouioose Township Attorney. Appointed Watirar, Fluke and Sheldon Township Auditor. Adopted 1% administration fee on tax btita. neneweo inincntso wnn rvonnsiar uaoio. Approved payment not to exceed $4000 to Williams A Works. Paid outstanding Mte. Mooting adfoumed at 7:45 p.m. Bonnie Cruttendon Clerk Attested to by: Jim Brown, Supervisor "*"T« Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 2092972 City off Hastings Public Notice The City of Hostings seeks qualified candktahre tor appointmen< io tne Mousing ano Dunoing Doara ot Appeals. Section 16-52. (a) of foe Coda of Ordhanoes of foe Ctiy of Hastings requires that each member of foto Beard "bo a ficeneod professional engineer, architect, or a butidor or tioenoed contractor wffo at toast tive years’ experience* I auch quatiftod persons can bo ktenttitod and recruited. QutiBtod and other interested persons are encouraged to apply for appointment by completing an application form avatiabte at Ctiy H< 201 East State Street. Hastings, Mtehigan. MERING NOTICE NOTICE Campbell Township Board off Review Notice is hereby given to all persons liable to asse e ment for taxes in the Township oi Campbell, County ot Ionia, State of Michigan, will be held at the Township Had, 331 8. Main St.. Clarksville. Michigan Monday, March 14, 2005 ■ 1-4 p.m.. 6-9 p.m. Wednesday. March 16,2005 - 9-12 a.m., 1-4 p.m. I The Barry County Agricultural Preservation Board meets the first Monday of every month beginning at 8 AM in the' Community Room of the Courts and Law Building in Hastings (March 7, April 4, May 2, June 6, July 11, August 1, September 12, October 13, November 7 and December 5). These meetings are open to all. If you have comments or suggestions, the board is interested in hearing from you. If you have any questions, please contact Dennis Pennington at 269-945-1388.____________ CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Hastings City Bank HCB Mortgage Company MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATOR MEETINGS OF BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE BARRY TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS The Barry Township Board of Trustees will dis­ cuss and vote upon SWBCS&W seiver charge increase on March 1, 2005. at 7:30 p.m. at their THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OB7AMED WHX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has boon made to foe conditions of a mortgage made by Norma Ann Sufbvan, a angle woman, to Washington Mortgage Company, mort­ gagee. dated October 21. 1998 and recorded October 29. 1998 to Instrument Number 1020080. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now hold by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodten or Trustee Ika Bankers Trust Con^eny of Cakfomia NA aa Custodten or Trustee by assignment dated October 21,1998 and recorded August 1. 1999 to Document No. 1030382 Bany County Register of Deeds. There is darned to be due on such mortgage foe sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Six Hundred Four and 32/100 Dotiars ($75,804.32) including interest at tho rate of 10.75% por annum. Under tho power ot sate contained to Mo mort­ gage and the statutes of foe State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that foe mortgage wR be toredoeed by a eate of foe mortgaged premises, or some part of foem, at pubtic venue al foe Barry County Courthouse to Hastings to Bany County, Mtehigan at IDO pjn. on March 24.2006. Tho premteM are located to foe Township of Carlton. Bony County. Michigan. and are deew^sj aa: BEGINNING AT A POINT «jN THE NORTH­ SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF ScCTION 9. TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST; DISTANT SOUTH. 2100.38 FEE! FROM THE NORTH 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION 9 TKEr.'CE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 02 MINUTES (T SECONDS EAST 746.34 FEET TO AN INTERS MEDIATE TRAVERSE LME OF THE BANK OF THE COLDWATER RIVER; THENCE SOUTH 12 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 07 SECONDS WEST 178J6 FEET ALONG SAID NTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE TO THE CWTERUNE OF A PRIVATE DRAM; THENCE THE FOLLOWING COURSES ALONG SAID CENTERGNE; NORTH 88 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 25 SECONDS WEST 118.14 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY 46.82 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT; THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 68.99 FEET AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS SOUTH 73 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 17 SECONDS Wl-ST 47.62 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 53 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 59 SECONDS WEST 115B8 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 27 MINUTES C8 SECONDS WEST 279.76 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST 168.59 FEET TO THE END OF SAID CENTER UNE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 02 MB>UTES 20 SECONDS WEST 1460 FEET TO SJ/D NORTH-SOUTH 1/4 UNE; THENCE NOFTH 322.45 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH-SOUTH 1M LME TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. HCLUDMG ALL LANDS LYING BETWEEN SAID t/TERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LME AND THE W/TERS OF COLDWATER RIVER AS LIMITED BY THE EXTENSION OF THE SIDE LINES. SUBJECT TO EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE WESTERLY 33 FEET THEREOF AN? ANY OTHER EASEMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. The redemption period she! be 12 months from foe date of such sate, unless Me property is ctetermineo aoanoonea m auMeuence wrm §800.324ia, to which case foe redemption period shal beX days from foe date of tho eate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The forectoetog mortgagee can reodnd foe aate to the event a 3rd parly buys foe property and there is a sknukanooue reeotatfon with foe borrower, to that event your damagee. I any, are limited eotefy to foe return of foe bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: February 24, 2006 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Deutschs Bank National Trust Company, as Custodten or Trustee Ika Bankers Trust Company of Cafitomia NX .as Custodten or Notice to hereby given that foe 2005 March Board of Review ol the City of Hastings wtt convene March 8th and 11fo from 9:00 ajn. to 12XX) noon, and from 1XX) p.m. to 4XX) pm.; atoo March 10th from 1XX) p.m. to 4XX) p.m. and 6 XX) pjn. to 9XX) p.m. The board will meet in foe Second Floor Conference Room, City Hal. 201 E. State Street, Hastings. Michigan, for tho purpose of reviewing, correcting and equalizing tho 2005 Assessment Roti. Taxpayers wishing to appeal foe v«tae assigned their property may appeal to foe Board of Review in pe.son or by letter. Taxpayers wishing to appear in person, ptease telephone 945­ 9350 for an appointment. Tentative factors for real property assessments in tho City of Hastings will be as fotiows: RATIO FACTOR COMMERCIAL 49.88 1.0024 INDUSTRIAL 49.99 1 0002 RESIDENTIAL 47.80 1.0480 DEVELOPMENTAL 43.X 1.1532 PERSONAL 50X 1.0000 Origtaator to join our team. We are a community bank established in 1886 and are dedicated to providing extraordinary customer service. This service oriented position originates conventional mortgages throughout the bank's market. Interviews mortgage loan applicants. Works with customers to understand their lending needs and to explain loan options. Participates in business development activities with rela­ tors. builders and developers. Previous experience as a mortgage loan originator is required. Existing realtor bare preferred. We offer a competitive bare salary plus commission. Submit resume with salary history to: Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank IX W. Court Sc Hastings. MI 49058 regular board meeting at 155 E. Orchard, Delton. Thomas Emery City Clerk it fookinf for an experienced Mortf^e Loen HsttiBfi City Bank . I EOE/M F or email to: employment* heb us �Page 18 - Thursday. February 24. 2005 - The Hastings Banner NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default has been made in condition o< the Mortgage ("Mortgage'), made as of September X. 1999. by Jon S. and Kim A. Black, mortgagors, to Bank One, NA, original mortgagee, recorded on October 12.1999. in the office of the Bany County Register of Deeds, al Uber 1036469. Pages 1-9. and assigned to Franklin Credit Management Corporation ("Mortgagee") in an Assignment of Mortgage, recorded -on January 18. 2005, in the office of the Barry County Register Deeds, at Ubor 1140195, Page 1, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid to Mortgages, as of February 24. 2005, the sum of $119,331.07, plus attorney fees. No legal or equitable proceeding is instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, or if any suit or pro­ ceeding has been instituted, the same has been discontinued, or an execution upon the judgment rendered therein has been returned unsatisfied, in whole or in part. Undor the power of sale contained in the Mortgage, and pursuant to the Michigan statutes, notice is given that on Thursday, March 31,2005, at 1:00 p.m., local time, at the east side of the Courthouse entrance to the Barry County Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan, there win be offered for sale and goto to the highest bidder, at public sale, tor the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on the Mortgage, together with the legal co*H and charges o< sale, the lands, premises, and property situated in the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County, Michigan, all subject to and described by the Mortgage (aH collectively referred to as the ‘Mortgaged Premises and Property"), as tofows: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 17. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUN­ TY. MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 441.0 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 171.0 FEET; THENCE SOLTI H 89 DEGREES 24 MINUTES X SECONDS WEST 256.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 09 MINUTES X SECONDS WEST 170 96 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 24 MINUTES X SECONDS EAST 256.0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO AND TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS ANO EGRESS OVER THE NORTH 612 FEET OF THE EAST 33 FEET OF SAID SOUTH­ WEST 1/4. TOGETHER WITH all the improvements now or hereunder erected on the property, and all ease­ ment*, appurtenances, and fixtures now or here­ after a part of the property. All replacements and additions shall also be covered by this “Security Instrument." Al of the foregoing is referred to in this "Security instrument" as the "Property.’ The redemption period shall be six months of the dale of the sale. Dated: February 18. 2005 Frankbn Cred.1 Management Corporation c/o Geoffrey A. Fields Dtctanson Wright PLLC 2X Ottawa NW. Suite 9X Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (816) 458-13X omm. (3/24) NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice » hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals wiB conduct a public hearing for the following: Case Number ¥-6-2005 - John A Denies Graham. Location: 15045 M-66 Hwy., in Section 34 of Assyria Twp. Purpose; Requesting a variance to erect a 24x24-8 detailed garage doser to the side yard than allowed V1-ft). the minimum is 10-ft; in the CR zorting district. Case Number ¥-7-2006 - Todd ATheraao Otocanborg (owner); ATAT Wireless (applicant). Location: 11675 Memory Lane, in Section 29 of Orangeville Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a colocatabte communication tower ctoeer to the road (Memory Lane) right of way (137.54), the minimum is 500-8. and ctoeer to a dwelling than atiowed (318.1-8), the minimum is 500-8; in the AR zoning district. Case Number ¥4-2006 - Sabin A Patricia Papp (owner); David Poehl (appttcent). Location: 119X Parkway Dr., in Section 6 of Orangeville Twp. Purpooe: Requesting a variance to erect a house with a core area smaller than allowed (20-8 width), the minimum is 24-8 width, and ctoeer to tho front yard (6-8 setback for the house & 0-8 for the deck), the minimum is 35-8; and doser to the side yard (3-ft). the minimum is 11-8, and ctoset to the rood right of way (6.5-8), the minimum is 11 ft; in the RL-l zoning district. Meeting Date: March 8,2006. Time; 7X p.m. Place: Community Room in the Courts A Law Building at 206 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan. Site inspection of the above descrioed propertyies) win be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested person? desiring to present their views upon an appeal er,her verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed at (269) 948-4820. The variance application(s) is/are avail­ able for public Inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 West State Street. Hastings, Ml 49068 during the hours of 8 c m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12 pjn. to 1 p.m.) MondayFriday. Please cal the Planning Office at (269) 945­ 12X for further information. The County of Barry whi provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tape* of printed materials being considered at the meeting to individuate widi disabilities at the meelmg/heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuate with disabilities requiring auxil­ iary aids or services should contact the County ol Bany by writing or calling the following Michael Brown/County Administrator, 220 West State Street. Has"m^. Ml 49058 (269) 945-1284 DebbieS. Smith Barry County Clerk twwn FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt col lector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used tor this purpose. If you are in the MOtary. ptease contact our office at the number toted betow. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Robert T. Swtatek and Marilyn Swtatek, hus­ band and wtie to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Decision One Mortgage Company LLC., a North Carolina Limited Liability Company Mortgagee, dated July 22. 2002 and recorded August 6. 2X2 in Instrument # 1085193. Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there te claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty One Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Three Dotors and Fourteen Cents ($121,583.14) includ­ ing interest 10.5% per aixtum. Under the power of sale contained In su* mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice te hereby given that said mortgage wB be toredoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Ml at 1.-XPM. on Thursday, March 3.2005. Said premises are situat­ ed in Township of Baltimore. Barry County, Michigan, and are described aa: The East 10 acres of the South 18 acres ot the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 10, Town 2 North, Range 8 West. Baltimore Township. Barry County. Michigan. Except the West 132 teat Being the same property conveyed to Robert T. Swtatek and Marilyn Swiatek, husband and wile, as tenants by the entirety by deed dated 1-27-98 and recorded 2­ 0648 in Document No. 1X7320, in the Office of the Recorder of Barry County. Michigan. Commonly known as 2329 Lawrence Road. Hastings Ml 49056 The redemption period shall bo 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sate Dated: JANUARY 31. 2005 Morlgag* Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., solely as nominee for Decision One Mortgage Company. LLC., Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo A Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd Suite 1X Rochester HMs. Ml 48X7 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 05-31942 ASAP631185 02/03, 02/10, 02/17. Robert A. Trsmsln A Associates, P.C., is a debt collector and wo ere attempting to cottoct a debt and any information obfefoed wW be used for that purpooe. MORTGAGE SALE - Default ha* been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by RICHARD J. ALWARD AND STEPHANIE A. ALWARD, MAR­ RIED to PNC BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION. Mortgagee, dated November 29.2C01, as recorded on December 11,2X1, as Instrument No. 1071162 BARRY County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there to claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of one hundred forty three thousand seven hundred sixty three and 25/1X Dollars ($143,76X25). todudtog interest at 7240% por annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or oomp part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry Count/Courthouse, Hastings, Ml, at 1XXJp.ro. on March 34. 2005. Said premises are situated to TOWNSHIP OF IRVING, Bany County, Michigan and are described as: THE 2 1/2 OF FIVE ACRES IN THE NW COR­ NER OF THE NE 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 OF SEC­ TION 10. TOWN 4 N. RANGE 9 W. IRVING TWP.. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. BEING 3X FEET N AND S BY 660 FEET E AND W. The redemption period Shan be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated: February 24. 2005 PNC BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 3X Bim-jngham. Ml 480094616 For Information ptease call: <248) 540-7Z01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLE CT A DEBT. ANY INFORMAT)ON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aate may be reednded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damagee, if any; ahaB be limit­ ed eoteiy to the return of the bid emount ten­ dered at aate, plus InterecL MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Cynthia E. Reid and Dental H. Overbeck, Joint Tenants, origi­ nal mortgagorfs). to Great Lakes Lender. LLC, Mortgagee, dated Novrnber 28.2X1. and record­ ed on December 12, 2X1 tn instrument 1071241. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fiagstar Bank. FSB as assignee by an assignment, in Barry coun­ ty records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Nine And 10/1X Dollars ($68,969.19). k<foding interest at 8.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice to hereby given that said mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1.X PM. on March 24. 2005 Said premises are situated to City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 1. Block 7. of Sophia E. Kenfteids Second Addition to the City, formerly the Village of Hastings, accord­ ing to the plat thereof as recorded In Liber 1 of Plats on Page 37. Bany County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date ot such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6X.3241*. to which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: February 24. 2005 For more information, please call: FC W 248.593 1312 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys Fa Flagstar Bank. FSB 304X Telegraph Rd Ste 2X Binoham Farms. Mfotwan 48025-5822 PRO L I C E B E A T* Drunk driving suspect tries pot in cell JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP — While in a holding cell in the Barry County jail, awaiting a blood alcohol test, a Dowling man attempted to smoke marijuana. Charles Oms, 30, had been placed in the cell after being arrested for driving while intoxicated. Bany County Sheriff Deputy Kevin Erb made a traffic stop Feb. 15 on Oms’ vehicle. When Erb approached the car. he said be smelled alcohol on Oms and proceeded to do a field sobriety test. After failing the tests, Oms was arrested and transported to Barry County Jail. After he was determined to have tried to smoke marijuana, he was charged with possession of the substance, in addition to the operating while intoxicated charge. Money stolen from locker at high school HASTINGS — Officers are investigating a larceny complaint that occurred al the Hastings High on Saturday. Feb. 19. A Hastings resident had used the swimming pool during the afternoon hours and upon leaving found someone had taken money from his locker Anyone with information about the theft is asked to call officer Rick Argo at the Hastings Police Department. (269) 945-5744. Woman held for second drunk driving LAKE ODESSA — Michigan Stale Police Hastings Post Trooper Barry Schrader noriced a car being driven erratically Feb. 18 and stopped the car. finding the driver, Teresa Hilley, 37 of Lake Odessa, smelled of alcohol. After performing field sobriet) tests. Hilley was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, second offense. After a blood alcohol test was taken, Hilley’s blood alcohol contetent was found to be 0.09%, only 0.01% over the limit However, it was also learned that Hilley had a felony warrant from Barry County. Faulty car equipment leads to arrest ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP — Faulty vehicle equipment led to an Orangeville man’s arrest earier this month for drunken driving. Michigan State Police Hastings Post Trooper Scott Sharrar stopped a car for an equipment violation and found the driver, Stephenson Riser, 52 of Orangeville smelled of alcohol. After a preliminary breath test, in which Riser blew a 0.135%, he was taken to a focal hospital for a blood alcohol test where he registered a 0.15%. He was charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Car fire leads to drunk driving arrest HASTINGS — A Hastings man was arrested for drunken driving after his car caught fire Saturday, Feb. 19. Sergeant Dennis L^jcak of Hastings Police Department said he saw a vehicle behind Bosley Pharmacy that appeared to be over betting, emitting a large amount of steam from the engine compartxnenL Upon further investigation, officers found the vehicle on fire and the driv­ er intoxicated. Officers were able to get the man out of the vehicle, and contacted the Hastings Rre Department to extinguish the fire. The driver was identified as Stephen Pachuta. 37 from Hastings. He refused to perform any dexterity evaluations and was placed under arrest for operating white intoxicated, registering a .15% blood alcohol level. The Hastings Fire Department extinguished the fire, which was in the engine compartment Four warrant arrests made in one day Michigan State Police from the Hastings post made four warrant arrests on die same day, Saturday, Feb. 29. Troopers Bryan Fuller a ad Kevin Keto made a routine traffic scop on a vehicle on Cloverdale Road in Hope Township and found theta- cr had a warrant foF his a/rokl. The troopers .nested Todd Foreman 39 of Dowling. Trooper John Hoftneistcr made n traffic stop on a ighqde with a defective JBl had -. .. arums In Mjcjiigan and one from fcuwlaud on tin ^^feyney(^ild neakemynna bra wffifeac be Muadiud Georgia on the rfurijl wirant Fuller and Keto stoppol a vehicle and found the driver. Jasnst Bennett 24, was driving with a suspended license and had a fugitive wgrrant for his arrest. He was taken into custody and held on the warrant. > Trooper Scott Slrarrar arrested Kristopher Terrini, 18, of Battle Creek, on a fugitive warrant after a traffic stop. Blood alcohol level almost 3 times limit HASTINGS — A 30-year-old Hastings man was charged with drunken driving after be was found Io have a blood alcohol level of almost three times the legal limit. Hastings City Police Department officers arrested Andrew Haines after he was stopped for driving erratically in the 1100 block of North Church Street Saturday at 3:39 am. After contact was made with the driver it apparent to the investigating officers that be was under the influence of alcohol, and he admitted to having some beer. Haines pregistered a .22% blood alcohol level, which is almost three times the legal limit of .08. Man arrested on warrant after accident BARRY TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police Hastings Post Trooper Barry Schrader responded to a one car accident on Lang Road Monday, Feb. 21. The driver. Troy Wilkins. 32. was injured and found to be driving with a suspended license. Wilkins taken to Bronson Hospital Io be treat­ ed for his injuries. It was also found later that Wilkins had a warrant for his arrest front the Augusta Police Department. Thanks to you... Over 798 youth graduated from the DARE program in 2002-2003. Just :ay NO to drugs! ‘Cold case’ probing woman’s disappearance 40 years ago Lake Odessa authorities are investigat­ ing a missing person “cold case” from four decades ago. The missing person is Mary Jean McLaughlin, maiden name Mary Jean Beatty, also known as Mary Jane Blair, who came to live in Lake Odessa when she was 8 years old after her mother died in 1946. There will be a meeting with Lake Odessa Police and the Michigan State That's what matters Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center Police, Ionia post, about her disappear­ a m. Friday, Feb. 25. at the ance at 10 Page Building in Lake Odessa. All inter­ ested parties are asked to attend if they knew her or know anvtlung about her. She lived with Sim and Goldie Blair, who lived outside of Lake Odessa. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1957 and that same year mar­ ried Carlon McLaughlin. They had five children. In 1965, six months after her last child was bom. she disappeared. It was have been suffering from post-parlum depression. She never contacted her fam­ ily nor her children after the day she left. Her children learned two years ago that she had never been reported missing and they filed a report with the police. Since then they have only more questions about what really McLaughlin. 1 Mary Jean McLaughlin assumed dial she left on her own and may happened to Mary The family has very little information so anything might help. Those that have any information at all. but can't attend the meeting, are asked to call Donald McLaughlin at 616-374-1279 or the Ionia post of the Michigan State Police at 616­ 527-3600. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 24, 2005 - Page 19 GUTHRIE, continued from page 1----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Extension programs, including the agricultural experimental stations, she said. "Everybody is just shocked." about his death. Harough said "...It's just a big loss... He will be greatly missed." “He was a supporter of Extension over the years. He understood the political structure and was involved in that. He had good contacts." Guthne also had served as a lay person on the Extension Board. Guthrie was always thinking about ways to help farmers sustain their farms and "interested in making sure consumers and children under­ stood where their food came from." Hartough said. The Guthries for a number of years have had a roadside homegrown vegetable stand that operates “on the honor system." she marveled. Guthrie worked with MSU on developing ideas for more direct marketing from farmers to con­ sumers. Guthne was "a key person for us.” said Joanne Barnard, co-cxecutive director of the Barry Conservation District. "He was such a visionary person. He was always looking forward - where arc we going... and how are we going to gel there?" she said. "...He was so important here because he did bring so mans things to the table and really gave us a good perspective on anything with the kinds of people who arc doing progressive things. That's just part of the loss that we’ll feel... “Tom was involved in so many different aspects of conservation and agriculture... He saw how they were interconnected." His efforts to preserve farmland and the lifestyle that goes with it were very important to him. Barnard said. He worked with the Farmland Preservation Committee in Barry County promoting a millage that was turned down in November. He had hoped the millage would provide county funding to begin to preserve farmland. She said he was also a key person with the Natural Resources Action Team, which is part of the county’s Vision 20/20 effort, because of his interest in land use issues in relation to agricul­ ture and the preservation of open space. His goal was that the county would chose land use that would be beneficial to all -- housing, businesses, agriculture, open space, conservation and wildlife areas, etc. Guthrie was interested "in the bigger picture of what counties can do to shape their physical environmental nature.” Barnard said. “He was one of the first people to go on a national farmland preservation tours." Originally it was a Farm Bureau sponsored program, and now there’s a separate entity dedi­ cated to educating people all over the U.S. about how "land use planning can be friendly and serve everybody’s needs at the same time. He was on the ground floor of that." she said. Guthrie “Was really excited" about being elected township supervisor. Barnard said. He told her that he knew there were Prairieville peo­ ple who are not involved in township govern­ ment who have goals and visions for their area, and he wanted to reach those people “and bring them to the table." He also served on the Master Plan Advisory Committee for the county and thought that was “one of the important things going or. in Barry County.' Barnard said. He had served on the Prairieville Township Zoning Board for many years. Guthrie's death is a "tremendous loss" and a great loss to the township, said friend and neigh­ bor Jim Fish. He called Guthrie a "great prob­ lem-solver” whose knowledge and leadership benefited the entire state. "First, he was a dynamic leader. He never once backed away from a challenge or opportu­ nity to make life better for himself or others." said Fish, who is a distinguished dairy farmer and leader in conservation natural resource man­ agement. Guthrie "was a great part of our family and our township." Fish said, noting that he and his wife. Alice, thought of the Guthries as their own family. And the feeling was mutual with the Guthries. “He was somebody who could get along with anybody." Fish said, adding that he never heard his best friend speak a cross word. Barnard commented about Guthrie's person- Michael Benedict and his wife Dawn Benedict were killed in a motorcycle crash on Feb. 13 near Rio Grand City, Texas. Michael grew up in the Gun Lake area. The Benedicts were visiting family. Former Hastings man killed in motorcycle crash in Texas at Northside Grocery, a store his family by Marcie Westover owned. His parents owned the store from Staff Writer Former Benedict. Hastings 53. and resident his Michael wife Dawn 195510 1961. During this time he went to Elementary and enjoyed Benedict. 50. were killed in a head-on Northeastern collision on Feb. 13 while riding their walking to school and the store. motorcycle near Rio Grande City. Texas. After this the Benedict family moved Before the accident the Benedicts were to Kalamazoo were they owned Acme visiting family in Mission. Texas. The couple were married in 1972 and Bedding Co. Michael helped out at this family business and after his father had two children. Brandie and Jeremy retired in 1990. he co-owned the compa­ Gouley of Kalamazoo, and James and ny with Dawn. Shelby Benedict of Delton, and five "Both he and his wife were dedicated grandchildren. They owned a home and to the business (Acme Bedding Co.),” business ir the Kalamazoo area. Joyce said. Michael was bom in Hastings and spent many of his formative years here. His parents also have distinct ties with Michael’s son will now take over the business, as it will be the third generation of Benedict to do so. the community, as his father Stuart gra­ Michael also had other passions. Joyce dated from Hastings, and his mother said one was woodworking and that he Joyce (Pennock) Benedict is a graduate made many special pieces for family of Nashville High School. Stuart said of his son. "He was just a happy guy. he loved life." members. In the become Michael and Dawn also had deep love recent years interested in Michael many had different "toys.” for their children and their grandchildren. “He’d ride anything.” she said. Stuart and Joyce said. The adventurous spirit Michael had Even though the couple did not reside in Hastings, they had strong ties to the community through family and time In their log home in Parchment they were surrounded by natural beauty and an area where Michael could explore. Joyce spent at Gun Lake. The four Benedict boys. Michael, Tim. David and Todd, created many family said it was their dream house. Even though Dawn was an avid reader it did not mean she didn’t keep up with memories at the lake. "All of our boys grew also was shared by his wife. up on Gun Lake." Joyce said. While Michael was growing up in Hastings he spent many years helping out Michael. "They were like two peas in a pod." Joyce said. Outstanding Young Dairyman in 1977 from of events and activities. ality too. "The great thing about Tom was he was a McDonald Dairy . “He was such a generous guy with what he genial person, just such an easy person to talk Guthrie cared deeply about impoverished had." farmers in developing countries and one of his to... He was polite and his demeanor was so gen­ Guthrie "did so much for this community." teel. yet so effective... Because of his genial most recent local projects was donating 10 acres Hills said, noting that when the Rotary Club nature, he was so able to get people to listen and of his land last year to raise com as a partnership needed cash. Guthrie told club members they think about what he had to say.” Barnard said. with the Delton Area Rotary Club, five area could pick some of his crops to sell and keep the Fish has known Guthrie since he was a fresh­ churches and the Foods Resource Bank. profits for the club. Proceeds from the sale of that com went to help man at Berea College when Guthrie came to His death “is a real loss to the Delton area " hungry people in those nations learn to feed work on Fish’s Lockshore Dairy farm through a Describing Guthne. Hills called him “a man scholarship program w;th the American themselves through their participation tn the of the earth" and "very serene." For example, work of Foods Resource Bank. When the com Guernsey Cattle Club. That work relationship recently when com bores ruined some of his evolved into a lasting friendship and eventually for that effort was harvested last fall. Guthrie sweet com for his roadside stand. Guthrie’s Fish talked Guthrie into transferring to Michigan and his wife. Nancy, hosted a harvest celebra­ response was “that's nature tion for all the participants at their farm. State University where Guthrie received a bach­ "He was peaceful in his own life." Hills said. elor of science degree in dairy science in 1965. In an interview before the harvest. Guthrie a Delton Rotarian Wes Knolienberg said. "Tom Guthrie became dairy herdsman that year at Rotarian for the past several years. ic!j a played a critical role in reminding us of the reporter. “It really comes back around to being a Fish’s farm and was responsible for the com­ importance of our local farmers. He was able to plete management of the herd and the farm's community program that we can rightfully say lead our Rotary Club in a project that helped employees. He held that position until 1974 we did this... That's really a key to the whole raise over $4,500 for the Foods Resource Bank when Fish was instrumental in lielping the thing. I believe... 1 think we can all feel good His passing is a great loss not only to our Rotary Guthries acquire their own property that fronts about it." Club, but the community and all that knew Tom Milo Road where Guthrie developed his own When the people helped through the program as a good friend." become independent and self-sufficient, Guthrie family farm. With Guthrie's recent election as township They started out with a dairy farm and milked said in the interview, “it really increases the supervisor, daughter Mary said her father “want­ cows until the mid-1980s. Most recently Guthrie pride and the spirit of that individual" because ed to give even more.” limited his main crops to primarily hay and they realize they have accomplished something In a letter to township residents last summer sweet com plus miscellaneous vegetables. In the important. before the primary election. Guthrie said he past he had also grown alfalfa, soybeans and “When you sec some of the reports back and wanted to work with residents to move "the wheat the smiles on the faces, you can see the pride in township towards the best that it can be." “We were never without livestock." daughter the face of the people. There's a lot of satisfac­ A memorial Mass for Guthrie is set for 11 Mary Buckhannon said. When the cows were tion seeing that kind of result from a program." a.m. Friday. Feb. 25 at St. Ann Catholic Church. gone, her dad bought goals and then sheep and he had said. 12648 E. D Ave.. Augusta. beef. His latest interest was raising more than Delton Rotary President Dan Hills said Visitation is tonight (Thursday} from 2 < pjn. 100 chickens and he enjoyed selling their fresh Guthrie lived Rotary’s motto of “Service Above and 6-8 p.m. at Williams-Gores Fmteral Home eggs in the area. Self. in Delton. A Scripture Sen-ice set for 7 pjn. “He was the best.” she said of her dad. “He ‘Tom was a man who lived his faith. He did that evening. did so much for so many people." • Memorial contributions may be made to the not preach his faith, but lived his faith by what Vicksburg High School FFA Chapter or the Buckhannon said she knows he is smiling he did." Hills said. now because "his work here was worthwhile He praised Guthrie's generosity and his will­ Barry County 4-H office. “He loved the land and he loved ingness to make his farm available for a variety the Lord, and everything he did was for that purpose.” She and her three adult brothers have a great appreciation of their father’s qualities and the “many irons he had in the fire.” They have been talking about his leadership, responsibilities, integrity, positive attitude and the fact that "he was a good man.” Buckhannon said. 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NEW BARGAIN BARN SARAH Guthrie “was a progressive thinker GOING OUT OF BUSI­ Happy belated $150 WOOD FOUR POST who was always willing to explore new. NESS SALE everything Valentine's Day! BED with Sealy Posturpedic visionary ider . especially those at the 20% above wholesale prices. We love you and miss you! king mattress set, bought/ interface of agriculture and natural 22443 N. Bedford Rd, Battle Deb A Aaron never used. Cost over $800. resources.” Armstrong said. Creek. Bedford Twp. (517)204-0600 “In addition to his fine work with MIFFS. he was Michigan's longest serv­ ing member of the National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Downtown Hatttngt on Stalo St Colleges' National Committee on Agriculture. Research. Extension and Teaching. “He was also very closely involved in a myriad of other initiatives, ranging Stocks । Bonds**: CDs from KBS extension and research pro­ Mutual Funds • IRAs SIADtUV Sf AT.l.G grams to the MSU Product Center for Agriculture and Natural Resources." he said. “For these and many other contri­ Mark D. Christensen butions. Tom received the CANR OHMl»f MM (PG-i J) Distinguished Service to Agriculture 421W. Woodlawn Ave. (SAVSUN 1110). 140.4 10. 720. Award in 1995." »20 HWatflS 11 36 Hastings. Ml 49058 Many awards and recognitions were QCMnMrtM(P) given to Guthrie over the years. One of (269) 945-3553 1:10. 350, M0.015 his most recent was the "Distinguished or tel free Service to Agriculture Award" by the (SAT/SUN 1106) 120, 340. 7 10. (800) 288-5220 Barry County Farm Bureau last fall. 025 FRVSATLS11 46 moi (pg-13)___ Others included the Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award in 1995 (SAT SUN 1100) 1 30. 4 00.6 45. from Michigan Slate University, a Distinguished Service Award in 1994 www edwardjoaes com from the Hastings Rotary. Cooperator of the Year, from the Barry Soil and Water Edwardjones | District in 1983. Telfarm Manager of the —ifc|l 8MI Ilin ■ f Year in 1979 from MSU and the Banner CLASSIFIEE)S^ CALL... The Hastings BANNER ____________ 945-9554 4 HASTINGS 4 �Page 20 - Thursday. February 24. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Trojans turn seven into three by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Spectators arriving just six minutes late to Wednesday night's Division 3 team wrestling regional final at Thomapple Kellogg High School may have believed they’d missed the entire match. TK coach Tom Ixhman leapt off the mat. his smile mirroring the one on the face of his 103-pounder Tucker Bowerman. Lehman picked up Bowerman when he returned to his comer, and before the light­ weights feet had hit the floor he was in the arms of Trojan coach Scott Man in. They were the first joyful hugs Bowerman could remember receiving from his two coaches. Bowerman topped Lake wood's Holden Hummed in the opening match of the final, and springboarded the Trojans to a 32-30 vic­ tory. The win sends the Trojans to the state quarterfinals at Battle Creek’s Kellogg Arena March 4. their first trip to the state meet since they finished as the second place team in 2002. "We’re not going just to make the trip either." said Lehman. "We’re going to make a statement." TK has said all season that it wants to go 7­ 0 in its final seven duals. Right now they are 4-0 in that quest. Bowerman and the Trojans weren’t expect­ ing a win at 103. “Just go six minutes." Tucker thought to himself before the match. Tucker had been pinned the first time he faced Hummed this season. TK had also lost by pin at 112 pounds in the first showdown with the Vikings. “Tucker Bowerman’s match was huge." said Lehman. 'Followed by Mark Brown. That was huge too.” Brown scored an 8-4 win at 112 over the Vikings’ Michael Gregory. The Trojans’ Justin Lewis followed that up with a 20-5 major decision at 119. The first two victories were devastating to the Vikings' chances. TK built a 32-9 lead with four matches to go. Eddie Phillips, a The Thomapple Kellogg Trojans meet at the center of the match to celebrate with their Division 2 Regional championship trophy for the first time, after topping Lakewood 32-30 in the regional final. The Trojans will now compete March 4. at 7:45 p.m., in the state quarterfinals at Battle Creek's Kellogg Arena. (Photo by Brett Bremer) state medalist a year ago, gave Lakewood some hope by pinning the Trojans’ Travis Young 1:51 into the 171-pound match, but the Vikings needed three more pins in the final three matches to win. TK senior Eric Reeder wrestled safe against Adam Fyan in the 189-pound match. Fyan won a 14-8 decision, but it was all over. A pair of Lakewood top wrestlers. Alan O’Donnell at 215 and Cody Dupont at 275. both earned iix points for the team as the Trojans forfeited the final two matches. "Lakewood and Lakeview wrestled very well They’re two very well coached tea#ns.” said Marvin. "We love competing against Lakewood. It’s fun to battle each other.” SLE’S” After TK’s early flurry . Scon Blocher got the Viking scoring started by pinning the Trojans’ John Wallace 3:32 into the 125-pound match Evan Terry followed that up with a 5-0 decision over TK's Mike Gurski at 130 The Trojans won the rest of the matches up to 171 pounds. Nate McMurray won an 11-3 decision at 135. and at 140 pounds Scott Brown took a 6-0 decision. Ryan Fletke at 140 and Chris Humphrey at 160 won by technical fall, and in between Kalani Garber won a 14-3 major decision at 152 pounds. Both the Trojans and Vikings won handily in their opening round matches. TK topped Battle Creek Lakeview 52-25. and Lakewood bested their Capital Area Activities Conference rivals from DeWitt 69-6. Winning to TK against Lake view’s Spartans were Derrick Brock, Bowerman. Mark Brown. James Smith. Scott Brown. Fletke. Humphrey, Young, and Reeder. Lakewood’s first round winners were O’Donnell. Josh Clark. Gregory. Blocher. Kyle Root, Terry, Levi Phelps. Adam Wrubel. Josh Kettle. Eric Kruger. Cody Orszula. Phillips, and Fyan. Thomapple Kellogg 130-pounder Mike Gurski strains as he tries to turn over Lakewood’s Evan Terry in the regiona' final match Wednesday night in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Last 2 04's Must Go! 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Sates Chns Silverman -nance Mgr J 'Amyiarf Sates Lions fall by one point in D-3 regional opener Maple Valley saw its team season come to an end in the Division 3 Regional semifinals for the second year in a row. Constantine topped the Lions 36-35 in the opening round match at Comstock High School Wednesday night. The match stayed tight the entire evening. Maple Valley trailed by just onepoint heading into the final two match­ es. with seniors Kevin Fassett and Ben Boss still waiting in the wings. Fassett was pinned in the 140-pound match, and the undefeated Boss never got the chance to wrestle as Constantine forfeited the final match in preparation for the championship round. The Lions jumped out to the early lead in the match, with a 9-1 major decision by Joe Desrochers at 152 pounds and a pin by Chris Morris at 171. Valley led 10-9 al that point. Constantine pulled ahead with pins at 215 and 275. then another one at 112. Other winners for Valley were Ron Smith at 103. Tyler Greenfield at 119, Jamie Corwin at 125, and Justin Cook at 135. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-03-03.pdf 9442eee99521231d1cfbea975cf2b7fe PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC UUAH ItltOUKN* MSIMS Ml Tough answers for tough questions It takes a community, not just a village Saxons reach for the district finals tonight See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 5 See Story on Page 10 The Hastings Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday. March 3. 2005 VOLUME 152, No. 9 PRICE 50C May Granata remembered as respected teacher, poet Hron Jawed Angels’ flm to be shown The public u invited to attend the next Hittings Buxines.* A Professional Women's Club meeting and celebrate Women’s History Month at 6:30 p.ni. Ttsesday. March 8, with a viewing of the HBO special, 'Iron Jawed Angels." The film will be shown at the Hastings High School Lecture Hall. Refreshments will be provided. • "bon Jawed Angels' is a short history lean on the woman's suffrage movement and the privilege of voting. The story focuses on the 'Night of Terror* Nov. IS, 1917, when the warden at the Occoquan Workhouse in Virginia ordered his guards to leach a lesson to the saffragisrs imprisoned there because they dared to picket Woodrow Wilson's White Home foe the right to vote. According to a publicity release for the HBO special. The women were innocent and defenseless And by the end of the night, they were barely alive. Forty prison guards wielding dubs and their warden's Uassiag want on a rampage agahnt the 33 I. ■—--Iw' MnwM Iw r'i*rMrr i>'tr».-'> r\f * tvJwfrvwfirstv uaK tot wamnn mb $4,ooo-pta More than $4,000 was raised Saturday. Feb. 26, by 54 walkers at the 20th annual WUtfcrWamBh. The evert was held indoors this year id Hie Pint Baptist Church in Hastings. Walkers stayed warm and dry. avoiding slush, xariw, ice and traffic as they walked laps around the gm. Organizer Sheila Honell said 14 laps equaled one mile. The small children spent much of their youthful energy running around the gym waiting for the walk to start They finished the walk riding on their parents' shoulders. Hastings Maj or Robcr. May read an official proclamation citing the need for help with heating bills in this time of job loas. Rev. Steve Reid of Love Inc. gave a biasing on the walk and the walkers. Horrell gave recognition to Saudi Smith, who has volunteered for 10 years and Mary Bradfield for making quilts for auc­ tion. Library seeking used cookbooks The Hastings Public Library is looking for used cookbooks that no longer ‘cook* for their owners to be donated for resale at 'Taste of Home” vendor show Tuesday. March 15 al the Barry Expo Center. AU donors are asked to have cookbooks brought to the library before March 15. Proceeds from sale of cookbooks will go to the new library. First aid, CPR classes slated The American Red Cross of West Central Michigan's Barry County office will offer community emergency pre­ paredness classes in first aid with adult CPR from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, March 15 and 17 at the MainStreet Bank building. Coat will be $50. Participants can learn the skills needed to prevent, recognize and provide basic care for injuries and sudden illnesses until advanced medical personnel arrive. This See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 One of the hazards of really cold weather is a water main break. This one on W. Main Street in Middleville goes west from Lem Paul Street Barricades helped drivers avoid extra icy conditions along the roadway and side walk. by David T. Young Editor May George Granata. teacher, poet, humanitarian and devoted supporter of the arts, died last Thursday at a Hospice facility in Houston, Texas, of pancreatic cancer. She was 84. Her neighbors and longtime friends, Kensinger and Alice Jones, said she was diag­ nosed with cancer in January while she was staying with her daughter, Grace Granata, in Texas. May Granata was a retired teacher of English, composition and world literature al Hastings High School. She also was a pub­ lished poet, having her own books, ‘’Selected Poems" and “Time Pieces" published along with smaller efforts printed in The English Journal. Hayden's Ferry Review. RE Arts and Letters and the “Echoes" periodical in New England. "She was a devoted and constant teacher," said Kensinger Jones, who estimated that he and Alice had been her neighbors for more than 35 years. "She loved to teach literature and art, and she organized student trips to the opera, plays and the theater. She went above and beyond the call of duty as a teacher. "She was a unique teacher in that she could get you to like the subject." he added. "She loved language ind culture and brought a lot to the community... Many of her admirers were her" foimcr students.*' J-Ad Graphics publisher Fred Jacobs said he had the pleasure of serving on a committee May George Granata with Granata and he published her look of poems. He said he found her to be a gracious, intelligent and interesting pen»pn Granata toki a meeting ol the Gcnend See GRANATA, page 21 Ivs not spring yet Winter reminds residents of its grip by Marcie Westover Staff Writer Just as many area residents were beginning to look forward to spring, winter made a strong comeback Monday and Tuesday, bringing 5 1/2 more inches of snow to Hastings. Schools across the area were closed on Tuesday, as the accumulated snow began to blow, causing hazardous driving conditions. However, by Tuesday evening, the roads were passable enough for the district basketball tournament to continue at the new Thomapple Kellogg High School gymnasium and all schools in the county except Lakewood resumed classes Wednesday. The most recent snowfall brings the total for the season to 59.3 inches, with the current ground cover of eight inches, according to Dave McIntyre, a weather observer and record keeper for the National Weather Service's Climatological Station in Hastings. For this far in the winter season. Hastings is seven inches above normal. McIntyre said. For the month of February the snow total stood at nine inches. McIntyre said. The winter season has had a few snow events that have brought much of the snow this winter. In November the snow total was 7 inches, all of which came on Nov. 24. Then in December there was a total of 12 inches. January had several snow events including a whopping 13 inches of snow that fell on Saturday. Jan. 22. more than one-fifth of the entire total for all of this winter thus far. Therefore, the three storm events of Nov. 24, Jan. 22 and Feb. 28-March 1 have accounted for 43 percent of all snowfall thus See WEATHER, page 2 Delton Winterfest royalty crowned Sara Pearson, daughter of George and Kelene Pearson, and Nick King, son of Jeff and Melinda King, were named Duke and Dutchess of the Winterfest 2005 festivities during Delton-Kellogg's regular season final basketball game last Friday night. (Photo by Linda Boyce) New residential development to come to Hastings by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer A new housing development for senior cit­ izens and families may be coming soon to West Woodlawn Avenue in Hastings. The Hastings City Council Monday night had the first reading of an ordinance to create the Hastings Ponds Planned Unit Development and rezone a parcel to this des­ ignation. TJC Development LLC is planning to develop a 25-acre parcel on the northeast­ ern portion of the site at 600 West Woodlawn Ave. The property currently is zoned rural residential. TJCs plan is to create a PUD on the site "with a combination of a senior affordable housing rental community, a multi­ family affordable housing rental development and 23 market rate single family buildable lots." The senior affordable project will be a twostory. 38-unit building that will take up approximately six acres of the southern por­ tion of the site with the main entrance off of Woodlawn Avenue. The six buildings that will house 48 units of the multi-family devel­ opment will be just north of the senior site in the middle of the 25-acre parcel. The six buildings will surround the focal point of the property, the pond. The open space in the multi-family area w«'. be maintained by Keystone Management. Io execute the City of Hastings master plan. TIC will extend North Street from East Street through property to Bachman Road. The North Street extension shall be folly improved and paved according to city specifi­ cations. In addition, water will be provided from North Street and looped around the property, and sewer will be extended from south of the property to the property. The extension of these utilities will make it possi­ ble for future development. The City Council Monday evening also adopted the development agreement contain­ ing the terms and conditions the council pre­ viously established as a condition for granting the payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement for this project. The City Planning Commission previously reviewed and approved the final development plan for the project subject to certain revi­ sions which have now been completed. The Planning Commission also recommended that the Hastings City Council adopt the Hastings Ponds PUD ordinance. In other business Monday night, the City Council: • Learned City Manager Jeff Mansfield’s office has prepared a draft letter to the Michigan Department of Transportation ask­ ing that reconstruction of South Hanover Street, including the Hanover Street and Green Street intersection, be included as a project in the state's 2010 Transportation Improvement Plan. The reconstruction of North Broadway from State Street to Woodlawn Avenue is currently included in this plan. However, no other major work is scheduled for the state highways within the city limits of Hastings in the next five years. • Heard that the City Manager s office pre­ pared an application for a $213,000 Brownfield Redevelopment grant from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality to deal with environmental contami­ nation on the new Hastings Public Library site on East State Street next to City Hall, the site of the former Mama B’s Restaurant. The acquisition cost for the site, cost for demolition of the existing building on the site, environmental review costs, and the construc­ tion cost for the proposed facility essentially serve as the local match for the project. The City of Hastings is the applicant, and it would receive the funds if the grant is award­ ed. The funds would be restricted to use for handling environmental contamination at the site by the grant agreement. • Learned that Rita and Marlin Walters have submitted a rcquesi for renewal of their lease of city-owned land located on Hammond Road. The Walterses have leased this land for approximately 10 years for use as pasture land for farm animals. • Had the first reading of Ordinances 393 and 394, which will clarify* the terms of the city's prior adoption of international property maintenance and fire prevention codes. This is the first reading of these ordinances, and the council will have additional time to thor­ oughly review the ordinances and have any questions answered prior to the second and final reading at the next council meeting Monday. March 14. • Listened as Mayor Bob May read a proclamation recognizing the 20th annual Walk for Warmth this year, which was held inside the First Baptist Church Saturday, Feb. 26. See DEVELOPMENT, page 19 �Ifll «•(.'» Ml ! ■«» Page 2 — Thursday. March 3. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Area educators, employers meet to ask and answer tough questions course uiven first aid and adult CPR in an approach that complements adult learning styles, featuring hands-on practice and reallife scenarios. Take home course materials are intended to help retain skills and sene as reference tools in an emergency. Besides CPR. this course also includes training in using an automated external defibrillator (AED) ea a victim of sudden cardiac arrest. It also includes the bloodborne pathogens (BBPI training module for individuals who, * hi le on the job. may be exposed to blood or other body fluids that could cause infec­ tion Includes participant's manual. First Aid certification is valid for three years. CPR1AED/BBP certification is valid for one year. For more information, call 945-3122. Lyme Disease program slated The Yankee Springs Trail Riders Association will present a March 19 pro­ gram about “Lyme Disease: How it can affect you and your horse." The program begins at 7 p m. at the Hope Township Hall. 5463 Wall Lake Road (M­ 43 Highway). The public is welcome. Prevention, symptoms and treatment of Lyme Disease will be discussed by Bev Gnmdheid, representing the Lyme Disease Foundation, and Dr. John Berends, doctor of veterinary medicine. Following the program, the Trail Riders will have a >ricf annual meetings elections, refreshments and door prizes. Hope Township Hail is located between Uuwiwuxw uivil UCwIOslv rkattrwws IstiSCTfilS mOu fhree different parenting workahopa are Scheduled to begin later this month. Locations will be in Hastings at the High School Monday, March 21, and April 18; in Middleville at the Thomapple Kellogg Learning Center April 25; in School Monday 12. and in Delton at Monday, March 14. and April 11. Three-member panels win discuss the needs of families with children from pre­ school to high school A free pizza dinner is included with pre-registration. Oil (269) 948-3264 to register and to request free Child care on site during the workshops. Dinner will be from 5:30 to 6 p.m. and the presentaraxis from 6 to 7:30. In Much the topic will be "Pareating; Blended. Single, Foster 4 Divorce,* which looks at challenging parenting situations, suggestions, practical ideas and sources of where and when to get help, win provide possible sohttiom to individuals who find themselves struggling with a variety of top­ ics. In April: "Identifying Signs of Your Child Using" is a subject that parents hope they never find themselves (sealing with. What are the signs, what do I do. who do I talk to when I think my child is using drags, alco­ hol or tobacco? These questions will be answered by experts including a Michigan State Police trooper so parents can be helped to help their kids their own and oth­ ers. Legislative Coffee set for March 14 The next Legislative Coffcee program will be held at 8 a.m Monday, March 14, al the County Seat Restaurant, comer of Court and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Scheduled to appev are State Senator Patty Birkholz; Stale Representative Gary Newell: and Rick Truer, representing Third District Congressman Vern Ehlers. They will discuss recent issues and take up any concerns constituents may wish to talk about. A straw vote will be taken at the end of the session to give legislators feedback on the issues discussed. The Legislative Coffee series is spon­ sored by the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. The public is welcome to attend. Bauer Sanctuary work day planned Nashville area residents are invited to join with stewardship volunteers of the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy (SWMLC) for their first stewardship work day of the year this Saturday at the Gertrude McPhariin Bauer Nature Sanctuary in Castleton Township. The event is open to the public and will take place on March 5 from 9 a_m. until noon. The SWMLC needs help marking bound­ aries and trails and removing some aggres­ sive non-native plants. While there, volun­ teers will be able to enjoy skunk cabbage and other late winter/eariy spring wildflow­ ers. Red-winged blackbirds also will be among the early arrivals keeping the volun­ teers company. The G.M. Bauer Nature Sanctuary pro­ tects 20 acres of a diverse forest along High Banks Creek. Steep ravines drop 100 feet to spring-fed wetlands. There are more than 20 different specie: of trees, many over two feet in diameter. Volunteers are asked to wear long pants and bring sturdy work gloves. The SWMLC will provide beverages. The Gertrude McPhariin Bauer Nature Sanctuary is located on the west side of Banyville Road, about a half mile south of M-79, four miles east of Hastings. For more information, call Nate Fuller at the SWMLC office. 269/324-1600, by Thursday. March 3. if intending to car poo by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Area students, educators and employers came together last Thursday morning to tackle tough questions at the Barry County Economic Development Alliance and Manufacturers Roundtable panel discusion on education and jobs. The focus was on how to help students make the transition from school to work. Thomapple Kellogg Superintendent Kevin Konarska described the business advisory meet­ ings he holds. He also talked briefly about the guaranteed diploma, which TK is committed to as part of the Kent intermediate School District. Maple Valley’s Kim Kramer spoke from the audience about his school district s experience being part of two counties and the Eaton intermediate school districts. The panel featured school superintendents Ron Archer from Delton Kellogg. Chris Cooley from Hastings. Gunnard Johnson from Lakewood and Konarska from Thomapple Nicki, Ricki Show reset for March 5 Leadership Barry County will have its annual fund-raising Murder Mystery Dinner, featuring the The Nicki and Ricki Riven Show,* Saturday evening, March 5, at the Commission on Aging Grand Hall in Hastings. The acton are ready to take to the stage at the COA and Norma Jean Acker of the Thornapple Players says, "There are lots of surprises" The ticket price is $45 per person and includes appetizers, a buffet dinner and entertainment. The fun begins al 6 p.m. with appetizers and pianist Tuesday Howell, a member of the Youth Advisory Council pro­ viding the background music. Members of the Thomapple Players know their lines and are refining their tech­ nique as they get ready to wow the avdience. Other youth volunteers from YAC will assist during the dinner as well. Call 945-2114 for tickets. -l.g. J Darryl Benjamin Forbes, economic development director of the City of Hastings, moderated the panel. The business panel included Enc Lannes of Bradford White, Pennock Hospital CEO Harry Doele. Dave Baum from Hastings Fiberglass and Bill Rohr from Ftexfab. Kellogg. Johnson talked about school districts like his which have declining enrollment. They arc lim­ ited in the programs they'can offer, including those that enhance employability skills. The local school superintendents spoke about their history of partnerships with local business­ es. ' According to Cooley Hastings schools worked with businesses even at the elementary level. Representing Barry County employers on the panel were Eric Lannes of Bradford White in Middleville. Pennock Hospital CEO Harry Doele, Dave Baum from Hastings Fiberglass and Bill Rohr from Flexfab. Most of the questions answered by the panel included the qualities of good students and employees. There was a high emphasis on punc­ tuality and attitude. The audience of more than 75 included other business people, teachers, counselors and most importantly students who were charged with bringing back what they learned to their fellow students. Attending from Hastings were SccU Coleman. Ashley Maurer. Tiffany Edwards and Ashley Ingle. Lakewood students were Caroline Armbruster >u»d Cory Moltmaker. Kathleen Welch and Brandi Walden from Maple Valley, along with teacher Nonna Jean Acker of the leadership class. Sturxnts Kassie Sovern. Ron Christians and Trevor Manning came from Thomapple Kellogg. Attending from Delton Kellogg were Andrea Bromley. Anwnda Cheney, Justin Holtman and Dustin Meria:< The forum ended with ’he questions of ‘where to go from here" to be answered at a future meeting. There also may be a presenta­ tion on the guaranteed diploma at a later date. This forum was sponsored by the Barry County Economic Development Alliance, the City of Hastings. Bradford While, Barry County Commission on Aging and J-Ad Graphics. Dixie Stadel-Manshum, director of the Economic Development Alliance, commented. "This is an important way to match Barry County educational efforts to employment opportunities in the county.” RR----- 1- R slated tot Maron 4 ■ The YMCA will te host for another Family Fun Night Friday. March 4. at YMCA Camp Algonquin, 2055 Iroquois Trail from 6 to 8 p.m. Family members can ice skate (weather permitting) on the "Lighted Lake* ice rink (bring your own skates), play board games, make crafts, roan marshmallows, make s'mores and have a cup of hot chocolate. The event is open to all families and is free because of the funds generated by the YMCA's annual “Partner for Youth" camp^igp. For more information, call the YMCA at 945-4574. Concerts planned at State Grounds The State Grounds in downtown Hastings will present the music or Crisi Dykstra at 8 p.m. Friday night. With her bachelor of music degree from Cornerstone University. Dykstra has been busy performing al national and internation­ al venues both as a soloist and with her bands. She has been interviewed on radio and TV and has opened for several record­ ing artists. She is a songwriter, singer, and acoustic guitar player, having recorded three proj­ ects. She lias written many of her songs while leading worship fot two different con­ temporary church plants. Her new CD titled "Woman You See" was just released this past September and is published through Cabgiri Music. The band has performed at camps, churches, clubs, seminars and even sporting events at the VanAndel Arena in Grand Rapids. The band member^ arc Brad Angus on percussion. Nathan Manin on bass. Curt Hines or Mike Marsden on electric lead guitar, and Crisi Dykstra on acoustic guitar and vocals. The No Where Band, which performed for the Green Gables Haven Valentines Ball will perform at State Grounds at 8 p.m. Saturday. There is no cover charge, but a one drink minimum for both concerts. Sculptor inspires Hastings 8th-graders Hastings eighth grade art students have been introduced to 20th century sculptor Henry Moore, now featured at Frederic!: Meijer Gardens. They have seen how value shading and organic line design can translate in 3-D and 2-D art work to give the illu­ sion of depth and movement. Skulls and bones were observed and drawn and sculp­ tural pieces created. Pictured here are (from left) Carson King, Ali Howell, Marcus Chase, Josie Curcio. Greg Roath and Stephanie Wymer. These and other works are showcased at the middle school this month. Editor to pinch hit in program for next First Friday March 4 The First Friday program planned for March 4 has had to undergo a major change in plans, but it will be held as scheduled. Local attorney David Makled was sched­ uled to speak about the concept of restorative justice from a legal point of view, but he con­ fessed Tuesday morning that he was not prop­ erly prepared to make a suitable presentation and asked to be dropped from the forum. Pinch hitting in an emergency will be Banner ediior David T. Young, who will give a preview of his proposed sermon. "The Case Against the Case Against Homosexuality.” Young has done research on one appropriate book of the Old Testament and several in the New Testament to present a logical rebuttal to the common notion that homosexuality is a sin punishable by death, banishment or dis­ crimination. He will use passages from the S nptures to raise questions that are not cus­ tomarily brought up in public. Young plans to petition the pastor and church where he is a member to allow him to present the same material in a layman’s ser­ mon later this year. Though he is editor of the local newspaper, he stresses that his views and commentary will be made only as a private citizen and arc totally independent of any positions of the Banner or J-Ad Graphics. He decided to do the research after follow­ ing closely the story about Byron Center music teacher Gerald Crane, a gay man who lost his job because of his sexual orientation and died of a heart attack not long afterward. Most of the objections raised to Crane teach­ ing were based on religious perspectives and representatives from local evangelical and fundamentalist churches. Taking on the issue of homosexuality is not entirely new for the First Friday scries, which is sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee. A panel of three pastors, one of whom acknowledged she was a lesbian, dis­ cussed the issue openly and candidly in a pro­ Delton Kellogg Superintendent Ron Archer introduced the reasons for busi­ ness and school administrators for dis­ cussing school to work issues. WEATHER, continued from page 1 far for the winter of 2004-05. Temperatures for the season have been "typical." with a few warmer than normal days. McIntyre said that during the period from Feb. 5-8 the temperature went from a high of 50 degrees to 32 degrees. The current weather conditions are typical of January patterns, he said. Driving conditions have been major con­ cerns for many in the snowy weather. In Middleville a water main break was causing additional tricky driving on West Main Street. Barricades surround the prob­ lem. but it is just another icy area for drivers to avoid. McIntyre noted Michigan is still in the winter season and it is likely more snow events will occur before it finally is over. The first day of spring will be on Palm Sunday, March 20. Meeting to talk about Dowling post office site David T. Young gram held in 1997. Young is no stranger to First Friday, either. He has been reporting on its programs and proceedings nearly every month since its inception in August 1989 and he was guest speaker in September 2001. when he present­ ed a program about classical music. As usual, the First Friday series is open to the public at noon on the first Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Those who wish to attend may bring their own lunches or sandwiches and cookies can be purchased for donations at the hall. The United States Postal Service is invit­ ing residents and businesses in the 49050 ZIP-Code area to attend a town meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday. March 22, to discuss plans concerning the Dowling post office. The purpose of the meeting is to seek input from the community and to explain the steps in the process of relocating a post office. According to pos'al officials, the current Postal facility at 8886 Bedford Road is no longer large enough to operate at peak effi­ ciency. First consideration will be to expand tf»e existing facility. If that is not feasible, moving to another building or construction of a new facility will be considered. The meeting is scheduled at the Baltimot • Township Hall. 3100 E. Dowling Road, Dowling. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday March 3. 2005 - Page 3 �Page 4 - Thursday. March 3. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Grand Rapids afraid of competition? Americans must take Oh, the lies we Americans believe! To the editor: The Third Reich operated on the philoso­ phy that if you tell big enough lies, people will believe you. That still seems to be work­ ing well in the United States. Here are two of the six more current ones. "Social Security benefits depend on having enough young worker*, to pay for the benefits of retired workers ’ This might be true for the few folks who have never worked during their lifetime due to disability, etc., but I dug out some old records and found that I started 'investing" in FICA back in 1955, when I was 16. Every one of my employers matched my "investment," until I hired mysrlf and got to "invest" for both of us. At that time we were told that the government would "invest" this money and give it back, with interest, after we had served our time in the workforce. Like any ocher insurance program, part of the asset growth was due to a lot of workers dying before they collected back every penny they bad "invested" in premiums. Have you noticed that there are more women working and paying into FICA now than there were in 1955? Have you noticed the number of retirees who work part-time long after they have retired? Obviously, the greed-driven image of pass­ ing along a huge fortune to your survivors will generate enough smoke to cloud your mirrors. Basically, the big winners in the stock market benefit from the big losers with about a 6% improvemem over the long haul. Oops! We forgot to tell you that you stand a pretty good chance of being one of the losers in the dog-eat-dog world of private invest­ ment. Can you give me one good reason why we taxpayers owe a reward to the people who make more than $87,500 a year? Would they be forced into endless suffering if they con­ tinued to "invest" premiums into our Social Security system on every dollar they earned? The real problem, as sve all should know, is that our government "borrowed* Social Security Trust Fund dollars so the high rollers can get their benefits before they retire. It's time to stop the dancing and repay the piper! How about the "Support Our Troops" myth? According to the letter I received from the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) last June, the Commander-inChief has suspended my veterans’ benefits because I was not injured in combat and did­ n't get a disease while serving my country. Of the 150,000 troops in Iraq and the three years worth of troops rotated out, only a small per­ centage will qualify for prescription discounts or other veterans’ lienefit*. Not very many of us sailors who volunteered got shot Senior John Kerry may have been an exception. At least the president has allowed some of the injured to get repaired at taxpayers’ expense, without sending them 8 bill. I understand that some of the troops we claim to be "supporting" are going home without three months worth of paychecks. With "support" like this, they don't need bumper stickers, they need emancipation. Here's a freebie. French Pries are beck on the menu on Air Farce One! Tom Wilkinson, Hastings County Board ignores wishes of voters To the editor: What did 1 miss? When was the royal decree pissed down to the Barry County Commissioners giving them the rights to disregard die votes of constituents? This latest decision to place former County Commissioner Ken Neil back on the Barry Cbunly parts and Recreation Commission showed total disregard for the voters who removed him from office in last years' primary election. The county com­ mission has done this more than once before. ' I remember two years ago when Jeff MacKer.zie was chairman and Ken Neil was vice chairman of the Parks and Rec Commission. MacKenzie’s position was up for a vote and be feared he would not be re­ elected. So he decreed that John Tester and Wes Robinson, both members of the com­ mittee. could not vote, even though they were in attendance and their positions had not been filled by anyone else. Jeff VanNortwick. who was one of the most knowledgeable and effective members, would have been elected chairman If Mackenzie had let those members vote. It was later learned that Mackenzie's ban was Illegal. Of course, Neil supported Mackenzie In this action. The buddy sys­ tem lives! When Peter Forsberg was director of Chariton Park, he was able to get the largest grant ever given to Carlton Park, three hun­ dred and fifty thousand dollars. This grant Dear editor, I am a resident of Allegan County and sup­ port the efforts of the Gun Lake Indian Tribe to build a casino. I have read that the air quality in Grand Rapids is poor, there have been floods in the area and people will be forced to sell their homes below market value, tax revenue is down and the homeless population is up. You'd think that the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce would have more important things to worry about than what the Gun Lake Indian Tribe is trying to do. How sad that the chamber does not have enough confidence in its business leaders to embrace a little competition. They should plan to use the casino to bring visitors to the area and then lure them into Grand Rapids. They already have arenas, conventions centers, museums, hotels, fine restaurants s>ad much more. Still, they're afraid of one casino! Kalamazoo County appears to be much more forward thinking. Kalamazoo realizes that if there is a casino in the area, visitors will stop there to eat, buy gas and spend money in their community. They know tbit they can only benefit from it If the tribe is not permitted to build the casino, it will only mean that those of us who enjoy that kind of entertainment will continue to leave the area and spend our money in the communities that do have them. When I voted in the last election. I was told (along with all the other residents of Michigan) that the state-wide proposal would not affect the Indian casinos. Then the pcliticians turned it around and used my vote against me. I feel betrayed and will certainly vote accordingly in the next election. In the meantime, why not do something to bring revenue into the area ami increase the quality of life for the many people who would get jobs, buy more items and pay more taxes? Diane Johnson. Wayland Wheels selling land to developers? To the editor: A nightmare has come true — Hastings Economic Development Director Daryle Benjamin-Forbes has invited developers from Cucago. Detroit and Grand Rapids to tour five or six undisclosed private sites for sale, downtown Hastings included. The project got $20,000 for consultant services and to bouse the prospective buyers. Just who is this. Daryle? The only ones I remember are the brothers in that old Bob Newhart show. The Grand Rapids Press was told there is farm land involved. Why does this have to be a big secret for only the wheels to know in Hastings? Look out when someone gives up a job to come to Hastings. Daryle gave op a good paying job in Kalamazoo to come to work here. The downtown wheels couldn't even keep JC Penney in town. The City Council is run by a very few. One building on the block is on the north­ east corner of State and Jefferson, the site of the old Reed's drag store (best Coke in town). Cordis news stand. DeCou Cleaners in the basement (their son died in World War II). door was Walldorf’s Furniture. Dad Walldorf, son Bob and Dyke was a fixhire when not was for a redesigning and rebuilding the Civil War Museum and to renovate the Upjohn House, which bad been sitting idle, owned and run by Ray Ginbach today. unused for many yean. The museum was completed and dedicated, an event that was part of Ace but I’m read into the Congressional Record by then thinking that U.S. Senator Spencer Abraham. 'laomeotid to­ The Upjohn House wax finally.being tackled. Money tan the same grant was used for renovation. Now the park offices, bies * the . Bluegill gift shop and volunteer center are in that Festival was the better past of the week mid all Mam Street was inkilved. a queen and all. building. There has been no dedication of and ft drew crowds? You couldn't have ft the Upjohn House because Ken Neil does today because the stale troopers would have not want Peter Forsberg to get credit for his work. Peter left Chariton Park because he could not work with Neil, who in an open meet­ ing said that be would -micromanage" the park. In fact Neil, hired a man as director of maintenance who was to report to the com­ mittee, not the park director. This the kind of a person the County Commission has chosen to be back on the Parks and Rec Commission. Voters be damned! Last week I spoke with a county com­ missioner who had voted to reinstate Neil on the Parks Board. He sa'd Neil had told him that current Charlton Park Director George W. Shannon did not want VanNortwick back on the Parks Board. I called Shannon and he denied telling Neil any such thing. Walter Forsberg Hastings half the people attending arrested or ticketed. This outfit in Hastings should have been closed down when it was announced three would have to go to save money in the state budget Does anyone expose what they sweep under the rug. one badge to another? The ex-state cop who runs 911 give state cops a head start on the sheriff’s department or the city. What about some more local women mak­ ing history — Sandra Drummond, executive director of the Green Gables domestic shelter, who has really pushed for money to sustain ft. Il’s got a nine-person staff and Drummood's $47,000 salary, which is about $900 a week, and her tax shelter office out of her home. After the Drummond deal with the county fix the COA building and health department building, this rates a look. How do some peo­ ple face the public? Sandy and the state cops will keep that Green Gables house full. Maybe the need for more such houses will rise. Beware. Barry County has a board for everything and it's all about money. The schools and all governments ere being buried by money to dig up for pensions, etc. The fools govern and you pay. And another thing. I get sick and tired of all these know ft alls who know the right version ot the right to bear arms and the rise of John Kerry lobe some God. Keep your hands off my right to cany and the right to see Kerry as who he really is: From his pampered youth to know this bothers some of those pokers and the ACLU, but I’m glad to be American and will stick up for the USA. right or wrong. Semper Fi. Donald W. Johnson, Middleville back democracy To the editor. If indeed we are a democratic society, if we truly have a government of by and for the people, why do we have a system that is so selective as to the people it represents? Why are there tens of millions of people with no affordable health care when those same people are paying for excellent health care for the people elected to represent them with their tax money? If we are a democratic society, how can the new United States of Europe provide univer­ sal health care for a population huger than ours and at less coat than our failing system'’ I am paraphrasing someone whose name escapes me when I say you can't have great wealth on the one hand and abject poverty on the other and have a democracy. According to economist and op-ed colum­ nist Paul Krugman, we have seen "techtonic' shifts in income in recent yean. The top one percent now claim more income each year than the bottom one hundred million Americans combined. The top 5 percent own just under 70 percent of unincorporated busi­ ness assets. So just bow democratic were the multi-*-!! lion dollar Bush tax cuts th>*. primarily went to those already high income people? Warren Buffet with reported assets of some $13 bil­ lion was opposed to the tax cuts that will bring him rrorc ilco 300 million dollars over the tea ye'-.s of the cm. Our p.esident is devennined to make the tax cut permanent, while at the same time cutting benefits to virtually every social pro­ gram benefiting the one hundred million pre­ viously mentioned. Is our president creating a great democracy or what? How democratic has ft been k? sacrifice well over 1.500 young lives with thousands more wounded and hundreds of biLions of dollars to create a democracy where nene has ever existed and is highly unlikely ever to (in Iraq)? How democratic is it to allow mufti- iJ free trade agreement with Central Antedra that will continue the "race Io the bottnaT creeled with these other trade agreements, including the Canadian American Free Trade Agreement, the North American Free Trade Agreement and the Australian-American Agreement? national debt deficits? We the people should to be of by and fix the people. Carl Mcllvain. Will the economy come around? Responses to our weekly qu The legislature and governor are continuing to negotiate state budget issues. One reason for the difficulty in balancing the budg­ et is that the Michigan economy is not recovering as quickly as hoped. Are you optimistic that the economy in Michigan will come around? iw Harttan. Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 PMthni*. Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phooa: (269) 945-9554 John Jacobs Frodwte Jsccte \Act Praatoant President • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Erftr) Elaine Gilbert (Asristant Ecltar) Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Fran Feverman Alex Clemons. Middleville: Cathy Mead. Woodland: * Edna Bdson, Irving Township: Roy Allen StedeL Hastings: Jared Quilter, Oram, Utah: Aaron Mead. Nashville: Sandra' Ponsetto Kety Lloyd Marcie Westover Heather Reed • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • OaaaAad ada accaptod Monday torough r-May. M0 am. to 530 pjn. “I am optimistic that the economy will improve. Downturns in the econo­ my are followed by times when the economy comes back up." “No, I am not opti­ mistic. Look at the recent layoffs announced by General Motors at their Lansing plant." “Yes, I think that it will improve when the govern­ ment changes." “I am not optimistic because I think that often unexpected things hap­ pen, even if the economy is improving. Things can go v.rong that impact an individual’s finances.” “Yes. I am optimistic about the economy because God is good." “The economy is going to get better. It has to." Scott Omrnen Rose Heaton «ia,tix»inn uw: sa Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs „ n am, Oom, 527 par yaar to atjototog courtow 529 par yaar atoawtwa POSTMASTER: Sand addrua eftangaa W. POBosB Haaanga. Ml 4005^0802 Sxond Oats Poatage Paid « HaaBnga. Ml aeoM �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 3, 2005 - Page 5 Community Music School planning to have ‘Share-A-Thon1 fund-raiser It takes a community to educate kids Anybody who knows me at all is aware I’m no fan of Hillary Clinton, but she once wrote a book “It Takes a Village (to raise a child)" After witnessing a forum for local educators and business leaders last Thursday morning. I'd like to modify her premise to sug­ gest "It Ihkes a Community (to educate a child).*' The forum was an excellent idea, bringing school superintendents, business and industrial leaders and even politicians together to dis­ cus* the problems and challenges we face in America's future. But so far, all we’ve done is simply take that important first step, to talk. Now we need to continue to move forward, and we need to add per­ haps the most important group into the mix — parents. This is i hugely important task, to try to figure out why the United Stales has been falling behind other countries in quality of education and preparing young people for a new and ever-changing world of work. The stakes will be even higher soon to come up with better educational performance because our American children will be competing for jobs with better skilled employees in other countries who are willing to work for much lower wages than we’ve been iKCUstomed to. Politicians need to stop fiddling around with public education. Too many of them pass unfunded mandates and laws that make it more difficult for the schools to succeed. Too many of them don't really have a clue what's needed in our classrooms and laboratories. And too many of then pass legislation designed only to punish schools for not meeting meaningless bureaucratic criteria, regardless of how well they are really performing. Parents have the toughest task of all — to actually take the time to get involved with their children’s education not just in elementary school, but in all grades K-12. Parents must turn off the TV and mon­ itor what their kids are learning, what they’re not understanding and find ways to get them help. Maybe all of this sounds like some pipe dream, but I fear horrible consequences if we don't pull together as a “village" or a communi­ ty and share the responsibility of educating our younger citizens. There is something in this for all of us, the campaign to try to help our children to become productive citizens in an increasingly com­ plex and fragmented society. One of my worst nightmares is that not too far in the future we'll ' IF YOU POHT STAFF PRODUCING A SETTER ’ PRODUCT I’M GOING TO 1 TAKE MY BUSINESS ' ELSEWHERE. Students and teachers at the Community Music School in Hastings are gathering pledges for their annual "Share-A-Thon” fund-raiser benefiting the school's scholarship program. The musicians will perform for the public from 10 a m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. March 19. at the First United Metho list Church, 209 West Green St., Hastings. Last year’s Share-A-Thon raised more than $1,200 for need-based scholarships and for services not covered by tuition. Coordinator Steve Youngs said that the Share-A-Thon helps insure that music instruction is available to all. regardless of income. "Music has the power to inspire a child and to teach valuable life skills. We are grateful for the community support that opens these opportunities to everyone." Youngs said. Frequently asked question about nursing home costs and Medicaid eligibility Robert Longstreet is a partner with the law firm of Gee & Longstreet, LLP, Hastings, where he practices in the areas of estate planning, long term care planning, elder law, nursing home rights, business transac­ tions, real estate and general civillcriminal law. BE “ON GUARD" FOB SEMINAR SCAMS AIMED AT EIDERS It has been reported that semi oars aimed at elders and promoted as “educational oppor­ tunities" are sweeping through Michigan. It appears that many of these programs focus on issues relating to estate planning and Medicaid eligibility. dearly, fear of losing control of one's estate, or watching savings be depleted as a result of long term or nursing home costs, are legitimate concerns. Unfortunately, it has been reported that seminars promoting the use of complex estate planning docu­ ments or the purchase of so-called "Medicaid annuities", commonly play on those fears to frighten elders into buying products and services that they don't need, that reduce their options, and place their estates at risk. Before signing up for a seminar, be on for too ong, since mid-century in the United States, our high standard of living provided high paying industrial and manufacturing jobs that required little in education. People who worked on assem­ bly lines often have done repetitive tasks that almost anyone could do, yet they made good money. But the global market place and the willingness and eagerness of people overseas to do these same tasks for a lot less money has changed the way we’ll have to do business in the future. Like everybody else, 1 get awfully tired of reading about U.S. plants pulling up stakes and moving their operations to Korea, Brazil, Mexico. China and the like. Their most obvious reason is a cheaper work force to boost company profits and “to remain competitive.” Even worse is when these companies that move out of the U.S. and send their products back to us, and then we’re willing to buy them at stores like Wal-Mart beca»»e they’re cheap. One of the most important ways we can stop this economx bleed­ ing is to work together sincerely on behalf ot education, our best chance for a better future. Parents, educators, administrators, busi­ ness and industry leaders and politicians have to find ways to insist on results, to insist on quality from our children now in the educa­ tional system. Obviously, we first have to identify the problems and then come up with solutions. Educators need to do a better job explaining their problems and they must help weed out the ineffective colleagues in their midst If it is true a great teacher can make a tremendous posi­ tive impacton young people, then it is also true a bad teacher can make a tremendoi> .negative impact. We can't afford to allow bad teachers to continue. »heir work is just too important. Administrators need to do a better job in monitoring and evaluat­ ing the teachers. We have to have a common idea on what kind of learning is needed and how best to achieve it Business and industry leaders need to communicate with educators about what kinds of skills they need from potential workers. guard if: (1) Seminar presenters suggest that everyone needs their product whether that is a living trust, annuity, reverse mortgage, or some other product or service; (2) Seminar presenters use scare tactics, suggesting that you might lose your estate if you doi t sign up with them; or (3) Seminar presenters pressure you to give them personal informa­ tion. such as your name, address or phone number - or ask for future contacts. Also, remember that for legal and finan­ cial matters, one size rarely fits everyone. Indeed, investing in certain "Medicaid arnuities” may hurt your chances of becoming eligible for Medicaid assistance. And, most importantly, don’t forget that an attor ney or financial planner should never pressure you to sign up for their services. Ratlter, you should always be encouraged to taite year time, dianma the matter with thsssBy memben If required, and consider your other options. THIS AKDCLB A OTHER INFOttMADOb MAY BE look back and realize America has seen its best days and we frittered away the greatest and most prosperous civilization in history because we became complacent, spoiled and lazy. 1 applaud the Economic Development Alliance, local superintend­ ents, business and industry leaders and anyone who showed up al the forum last Thursday morning. Now let's roil up our sleeves. We’ve got a lot of work to do. Higher returns. Less risk. Peace of mind. Saying good-bye to a gracious lady If there is one word that comes to mind in describing May Granata it is very simply “gracious." I served on a committee with Mrs. Granata, and I found her to be a fountain of knowledge and wisdom that is unique. She was a delight to work with, and she always showed me a lot of class. A lover of poetry, opera, classical music and perhaps all things intellectual, the finer things in life, she was one of those rare people who saw value in and gave understanding to students she taught in her laudable career at Hastings High School. In her own time she wrote poetry and had it published. She was well liked and respected by everyone who ever had the pleasure to get to know her. May Granata, who passed away last Thursday, was a giver. She did so much for so many in Hastings and Barry County without even thinking twice about it In my lifetime, I am occasionally blessed by being able to cross paths with someone truly remarkable, truly caring, truly worth lis­ tening to, and yes, gracious. I am saddened by her passing, but my life is richer because I had the pleasure of knowing her. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics 3.06%/3.10% ARY Tendercare president opposes funding cuts for nursing homes Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm’s proposed plan to cut funding by 4 percent to nursing home providers will have a devastat­ ing effect on the long-term care industry, according to Tim Lukenda, president and chief operating officer for Tendercare Michigan Inc. The corporation owns Tendercare Hastings. Lukenda is urging “every to oppose this devastating cut to the most vulnerable citizens in Michigan: our frail elderly." The cuts are slated to start in April and con­ tinue for the next 18 months, he said. “We find it ironic that the governor paid lip service to protecting children and the frail elderly in her State of the State address and then proceeded to slash critical funding to the providers of care to one of these very groups,” Lukenda said. “We understand that the budget is in crisis, but cutting Medicaid funding is not the way to A variety of instruments, ages, and musical styles will be featured at the event. Information will be provided on the school's private lessons program, which features professional instruction and performance opportunities for all skill levels. Lessons are now available in band and orclrcstra instruments, guitar, keyboard and voice. Demonstrations of Kindermusik pro­ grams for infants through age 7 will be given. For more information about the ShareA-Thon or learning opportunities at the Community Music School, please call (269)948-9441. The Community Music School is affil­ iated the Music Center of South Central Michigan, based in Battle Creek. www.musiccenterscmi.com. fix the state's problems.” he said. The cuts of 4 percent until September 2006 will reduce the average Medicaid rate by nearly $5 per resident per day, Lukenda said. “For a typical 120-bed nursing home with 70% Medicaid residents, this would equal to a loss of more than $225,000 during this peri­ od. Nursing facilities currently operate on a very tight budget and are responsible for feed­ ing, housing and providing medical care for a very frail population for just over $100 per day," he said. “Cuts of the magnitude pro­ posed will mean that nursing homes will have significantly fewer resources to provide the level of care that our residents and families have come to expect.” Lukenda said Granholm’s proposal to cut Medicaid is inconsistent with her recent S’ate of the State comments. He noted, in part, that she said: “Medicaid is the health plan that buys prescription drugs for Michigan grand­ parents. It provides check-ups for babies and new moms who can’t afford insurance, and it pays for treatment for those with mental ill­ ness and for those with disabilities. Not just numbers in a budget - these are real people. , So let there be no doubt: I will not cut off health care to the most vulnerable members of our Michigan family. And, 1 will fight back if Washington tries to rip health care from our most fragile citizens. We will not balance our budget on the backs of those least able to bear that burden. We are a family.’’’ Many nursing homes are already operating on a negative profit position, he said. “With significantly fewer resources with which to operate, nursing homes across the state will be forced to cut the area of greatest expenses: wages and benefits. This will, no doubt, be accomplished through reductions in staffing, resulting in a loss of jobs. The job losses that result will have a compounding effect on the state’s economy," Lukenda said. 13 Month Certificate of Deposit Sure beats a toaster. MAIN/TREET SAVINGS MANK Il j how we bank here. Member FDIC $500 rnnmum deposit. Penalty for early withdrawal. l<mthd tone only. �Page 6 - Thursday. March 3. 2005 - The Hastings Banner [James A. Whittaker| ORANGEVILLE - James A. Whittaker, age 54 of Orangeville, died February 27. 2005. He was bom July 13. 1950 in Beskins. Virginia. Jim attended Delton schools, worked for North American Aluminum. Kesslers and most recent!} at Irving Seeding. Jim’s passions in life were people, the out­ doors and playing cards. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at I p.m. Thursday at the RDMG Life Story Funeral Home. Plainwell Chapel. Members of Jim’s family include his son James “Jamie” Nathan Whittaker of Orangeville Township, his daughter Robin Renee Harps of Florida, his mother Hazel Whittaker of Orangeville Township, three grandsons, his sisters and brother Delores & Lowell McGowan of Parchment. Doris & David Moore and Larry & Grace Whittaker all of Orangeville Township, a special friend Jenny and many nieces and nephews. Please visit Jim’s memory page at www.lifestorynet.com. where you can order flowers or make a memorial donation to the Family for Jim’s Monument. .. Thelma Bemita, Edgerton ___________ (Pranger)___________ MIDDLEVILLE Thelma Bemita. Edgerton (Pranger). age 85. of Middleville, went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday. February 24. 2005. Thelma was preceded in death by her hus­ band. Ray Pranger. her son. Jeffery; and her husband. Clarence Edgerton. Surviving are 'ccr son. Skip and daughter­ in-law. Char; grandchildren. Jason (Paula) Pranger. Mandy (Kevin) Blumberg. Nate Pranger; great-grandchildren, Makayla. Caitlyn and Rein Pranger. A memorial service was held on Monday. February 28. 2005 kt Thomapple Valley Church in Hastings. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or American Cancer Society. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Uce) Road. Dowling. MI 49050 Pastor. Sieve Otmttead (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School HO arc. Sunday Evening Service 600 p.m.: BiNc Study A Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 pm ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 803 S. Jefferson, l ather Al Russell. Pastor. Saturday Mau 4:30 put; Sunday Mas«* 8:30 a m. and 1100 a.m.; ConfciMon Saturday 3:30-4:15 pm. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garmon. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 ajn.; dauet for all ages Mooting Worship 10 00 a.m. Nuncry provided. Sunday Evening Service. 600 p.m. Wednesday actntoe* 700 p.m. arc: Rambo* s or J J Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or firm grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Mimttric* or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19): Adult Bible Study - No age ‘units. WELCOME IORNER.S UNfn® METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadwas. Huttings. MI 4905s Res Bob Smith Phone 945­ 2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 1030 a.m. Sunday School. 9:30 a_m. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Member Church of the World Wide Anglican Coaunenion." 315 W. Center St. (owner of S. Broadway and W. Center St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P McCabe III. Rector. Mr F. William Vhetberg, Director of Musk. Sunday Worship - 8 am. and 10 am. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 am. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 am. CHURCH OF THE N AZARENE 1716 North Broadw:}. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 am Sunday School Hour. 1100 am. Morning Worship Service; 6.00 pzn. evening Service; Wednesday: 700 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens and Children CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 945 am; Worship I! XX) am.: Evening Service at 600 pjn.; Wednesday Prr.yer Bible 700 pjn. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11 am : P.O Box 63. Hastings. MI 49058. COUNTRY CHAi'EL UNITED METHODLST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Plume 269-721-8077 Pastor Pam Harpolc Sunday morning worship semee 9:45 am. Nursery provided. Sunday evening "New Beginnings" «aru at 5:15 with meal. 5:30 adult small group. youth group, kids club. 6:30 praise service. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men's group 2nd and 4th Thurvlayv al 7 p.m Christ's Quitters. Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45 Coming in January, exploring spiritual gifts Bible study Church webshc: countrychapclume erg W000GR0VEBRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Rooeru Shaffer. Wheelchair accessi­ ble and elevator Sunday School 930. Church Service 10:30 am. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website: www.hopcumorg Church Fax No.. 269-818-0007. Church Secretary Treasurer. Linda Cobb Office hours. Tues.. Wed . Thurs 9 am to I pm Sun. Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sun. evening service 6 pm: SonShine Preschool (ages 3 A 4); Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am. 1200-2:30 pm; Wed. 6-8pm hooter Club (Gr K-5) (evening meal al 6 pm). Wed. 6-8 pm Middle School Youth A Sr. High Youth: Wed. 7 pm - Prayer Mtg. SAINTS ANDREW A MATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (Irvmg). Rl Rev. David T. Hustwkk Rector Sunday Service Times 915 ajn. Morning Prayer. IIO0 am. Holy Communion. Wednesday 600 p.m. Evening Prayer service. All services using the traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For more informa­ tion and Holy Day service times call (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory 948­ 9327. Visit our wtbsiic at http.//www chun hseek/net/church' andrrwmatv ur e-mail u» at rtrevhust wick yahoo com. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Windlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie, Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9.30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. 10 45 ajn.. Morning Worship Service; 6.00 pm.. Evening Service; 700 p.m. Sr. High Vnurii. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pm., nwana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. MI 49073. Pastor Doo Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children s ministry, youth group, adult small group mmistry. leadership training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at ’he Maple Leaf Grange. H»y. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich 49073. Sun. Praise A Worship 10:30 am. 600 pm.; Wed 6:30 p m. Jesus Club for boys A girls age* 4- >2 Pastors David and jlose MacDonald An oasis of God's love "Where Everyone is Someone Special." For infocmatioo call 1-616-731-5194 or I-517-852-1806. FAITH LIMITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Deiton Pastor Daniel Hofmann 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 am Sunday School for all ages at 945 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. MOST HOLY ROSART ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E. Main Stmt. Middleville. Mich Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor. Phone 795­ 9030 Sunday Mass 4*6 pm. first Friday Holy Hour 5 pm. Ciufarinur 30 minutes before Mass Rosary Prayer 30 minutes before Mass. Thu information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Bannei. the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescriptions" 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Delton. MI 49046 • 269-671-4193. Pastor. Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 ajn.; Worship Service 11 ajn.; Sunday Evening Service 6 pm.; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 pjn. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Mam. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchippersDeMunter. Sunday Worship 915 am. • Sunday School 10.30 ajn. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catbolk Church. Hastings. Mau Sunday at 930 ajn. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E. State Rd. (Comer of State Rd. and Boltwood St acrou from Tom'* Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling A Visitation, Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Ntiraery available for al! services ScMbtyx WtnHp services: 8:30 and 11XX) a.m Quizzing Practice 8:30 a.m. Kid* for Chnu Im through 4<h grade and Toddlers through K classes provided II a.m. service only. Sunday School for all ages IOXX) ajn. Adult electives for Mach: Creation. The Key To Kingdom Authority and The Week That Changed Everything, reflecting ou the last week of Christ's life. Sunday Evening Service 600 pm. Wednesday Midweek: 900 a.m. SCAMPS (senior citizens) Bible Study. 6:30 pjn. adults; Sing* n Share & Foundation Class. Youth 6th-8th grades. Faith 4 Life A 9­ 12th grades. Children 2 yra. through 5th grade. Faith Weaver fnend*. Thursday: Senior Adult Coffee Hour. 9:30- IIXXI am. Easter Services: Sunday. March 27th 8:30 Music and drama pres­ entation. "Our God Reigns", 915­ 10:15 a.m., Easter Breakfast; 10:30 a.m. Traditional Easter Service. • GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. Ncnh Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414 Michael Anton. Pastor. Thursday. Feb. 24 I2.XX) p.m. Lenten Lunch A Worship; 3:45 p.m Clapper Notes; 5:45 pm Grace Notes; 7XX) p.m. Adventurers; 7XX) p.m. Choir. Friday. Feb. 25 - 4:30-900 p.m. CPR/First Aid; IOXX) p.m. High School Youth Lock-In. Saturday. Feb. 26 - 8X10-200 pjn. CPR/First Aid; IOXX) a.m. Catechism 3; 2XX) p.m. The Way; 5:00 p.m. Holy Communion. Sunday. Feb. 27 - 8.00 A 10:45 a.m. Holy Comtnunion; 930 a.m. Sunday School. Tuesday. March I 1:00 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday . March 2 - 1000 ajn. Wordwatchen; 600 p.m. Lenten Supper. 7XXJ p.m. Evening Prayer. 800 p.m. Sarah Circle. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street Hastings. Ml 49058. Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hows are Monday-Thursday 900 a m.-Noon and 1:00-3:00 p.m. Friday 900 a.m -Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8*30 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Reireshments. 11XX) Traditional Warship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes al 8:15. 930 and II a m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 900 am. Traditional Worship; 10:00 am. Coffee Hour. 10:10 am. Church School; 11:20 a m. Contemporary Worship. The 9:00 service is broadcast over WBCH - AM 1220. Nursery care t* provided during both services. March 3 - 8:30 am. Women's Bible Study March 6 - Youth Sunday - Both Services! M.vch 7 - 6 00 Noah'* Ark Community Registration March 9-6:15 am. Men'* Bible Study - 5:15 p.m. Children's Choir. . .. »J Lawrence A. “Larry" Andrews Ardith G. (Corwin) Castle NASHVILLE - Lawrence A. “Larry” Andrews, age 53. of Nashville, passed away suddenly on Friday. February 25. 2005 in Nashville. Larry was bom in Hastings, on May 28. 1951. He was the son of Joseph E. and Marjorie (Gulick) Andrews. He was raised in the Nashville area and attended area schools there graduating from Maple Valley High School in 1971. A'.ter graduating high school Larry attended Pine Lake Technical Institute. Larry loved being outdoors. He was an avid gardener who enjoyed spending lime with his sister Diane working in her garden. When Larry wasn’t enjoying the outdoors, he loved to do word puzzles and collect stamps. One of Larry’s dearest loves was his dog “Buddy"; the two spent countless hours together enjoying each other's company. Anyone who knew Larry knew he was a helper; when he came to your home, he was always asking what be could do to help. Larry was a Member of the Nashville United Methodist Church Larry is survived by his parents Joe and Marjorie Andrew^, his sisters, Diane (Dan) Smith; his nephews Chris Andrews. Patrick Andrews, Joey Smith, and Garret Smith; his neice Abby Smith, and a sister-in-law Doris Andrews He was proceeded in death by his brother Mark Andrews who passed in Dec. 1998. Funeral services will be held at the Nashville United Methodist Church at I pm on Friday, March 4, with Revs. Jim Hynes and Dianne Bowden officiating. The family will receive visitors on Thursday from 6-8pm at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Interment will take place immediately following funeral service at the Wilcox Cemetery in Maple Grove Township. Memorial contributions can be made to Nashville United Methodist Church. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home. Nashville. VERMONTVILLE - Mrs Ardith G. (Corwin) Castle, age 82. of Vermontville (formerly of Portland), passed away Thursday. February 24. 2005 peacefully at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing. Mrs. Castle was bom in Dewitt, on October 9. 1922. She was the daughter of the late Amiel and Ila (Parks) Seils. Ardith was raised the Dewitt area and attended area schools there graduating two years ahead of her class from Dewitt High School. On June 30, 1942 in Fresno California she married Clarence Corwin. Clarence was serving in the United Stales Army and was stationed in California. Ardith travelled by train to California for the couples wedding. When Clarence was discharged from the Army the couple moved back to the Muliken area where they owned and operated Corwin's Market for over 20 years until it was sold in 1964. The couple had been mar­ ried for 35 years when Clarence passed away in 1975. Along with her husband Clarence, the cou­ ple enjoyed square dancing together. Ardith enjoyed reading, putting puzzles together, and watching her birds and squirrels. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Portland, and a member of (he Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by her daughters, Jean (Bill) Meyer. Alice (John) McCliggott. and Charlene Ladisky. She is also survived by her sisters. June Dtetwiler. Bertha Seils. and 16 grandchildren, and 31 great grandchil­ dren. She was proceeded in death by her beloved husband Clarence Corwin who pas»ed away in 1975, her second husband Harrison Castle, a son Chester C. Corwin, a daughter Joyce Fye Haigh. two grandsons Erick William Ladisky and Mathew James Corwin, and her sister Nadene, Funeral services were held at Vermontville United Methodist Church. Vermontville, on Monday, February 28. with Pastor Kathy Smith & Rev. Mason Corwin officiating. Interment tookplace immediately following the funeral service at the Meadowbrook Cemetery in Muliken Memorial contributions can be made to to the family of Mrs. Ardith (Corwin) Castle. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, in Nashville. HASTINGS - Barbara E Wilcox, age 89. of Hastings, died Thursday. February 24, 2005 at Tendercare of Hastings. Miss Wilcox was bom on May 29, 1915 in Nashville, the daughter of John Clyde and Bertah Bell (Meade) Wilcox. She was raised in the Hastings and attend­ ed Hastings schools, graduating in 1933 from Hastings High School. She went on to attend Western Michigan University and graduated in 1938 with a degree in elementary educa­ tion. She earned her M.A. degree in educa­ tion from the University of Michigan in 1956. Barbara retired from teaching school in 1966, after teaching for 34 years. She taught kindergarten and first grades in Stanton. Bangor and Coldwater; then in San Bemadino. CA and Hastings. She was a member of Retired Teachers Ass’n. Pennock Hospital Guild, her Bridge Club. 50 year plus member of First United Methodist Church. She was an avid reader, loved crossword puzzles from two daily newspapers, enjoyed playing bridge. She loved music and played the piano well. Miss Wilcox is survived by her nephews. David (Cindy) Wilcox of Hastings. Richard (Marcia)Wilcox of Coldwater. Ronald (Patty) Wilcox of DeWitt and Robert (Jen) Wilcox of Frankfort; many great nieces and nephews. She was completely devoled to her family and her many special friends. Preceding her in death were parents, beloved brothers and sisters-in-laws Cranston and Dorothy Wilcox of Coldwater and Hannon and Betty Wilcox of Hastings. There will be no funeral home visitation. Respecting her wishes, private family serv­ ices will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Public Library Building Fund. First United Methodist Church or Hastings Education and Enrichment Foundation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeralhome.com). NASHVILLE - Virginia Isabelle Silsbee, age 87, of Nashville, went to be with Lord Saturday. February 26 2CG5 «t her res­ idence. , Virginia was bom in Lansing. May 19. 1917. the daughter of Benjamin and Grace (Peters) Gilmore. She attended school in Ml Pleasant and Lapsing. She was a member of the Cfjppewa Indian tribe. Vuginia's employment included. Fisher Body in Lansing, building bombs during the war. Twin City Foods, take Odessa Canning Plant, and the Hastings Reminder. She was a very caring aM loving moth^ and friend with a giving he»\ she loved to travel and go camping with her family. Virginia married Russell H. Silsbee on October 14. 1950. He preceded h-T in death on June 17, 1993. She was also ptcceded in death by her parents, and brothers. Benjamin Gilmore of Lansing. Kenneth Gilmore of Lansing. Duward Gilmore of Holt, and sister. Velma Davis of Claremore. OK. She is survived by her daughter. Norine (Byron) Armour of Nashville; sons, Barney (Lori) Silsbee of Nashville. Mike (Bonnie) Silsbee of Nashville; grandchildren, Scott Armour of Nashville. Kori Taylor of Nashville. Spring (Craig) Warren of Dowling. Adam (Sarah) Silsbee of Delton, Randy Silsbee. Jason Silsbee, and Michelle Silsbee, all of Nashville; great grandchildren. Hayden Taylor of Nashville; step-grandchil ­ dren. Jason Taggart. Jody (Keri) Taggart. Jacob (Corinne) Taggart, Jeremy (Raechelle) Taggart, and Eric Huribut; step great grand­ children. Auston Bennett. Logan Taggart, Clarissa Parish and Hope Taggart; also sur­ viving, a nephew. Scott (Pee Wee) Canfield of Oologah, OK ; nieces. Jean Denio of Fresno. CA. Barbara (Lewis) Burden of Okemos. Cheryl (Leroy) Oertil of Holt, Chris Gilmore of Sutton's Bay. Grace Hailey of East Lansing. Nancy (Gerald) Brazee of Lansing. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. We will miss her humor and laughter most of all Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 3. 2005 at 1 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Rob VanEngen officiating, burial will be at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Grace Community Church. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home. |Loren E. Patch Sr| SUNFIELD - Opal Grace Thuma, of Sanfield. Mrs. Thuma passed away Thursday February 24, 2005 at Ovid Healthcare Center at the age of 96. She was bom June 25,1908 in Lebanon Twp.. Clinton Co., the daughter of Fred and Cora (Patterson) Benjamin. In December of 1939 Opal married Clyde Thuma in Woodland. The couple has lived all their married life at the farm on Bippley Rd. Opal was proud to be a fanners wife, and a home maker, a member of the Church of the Nazarenc in Portland, a member of the Ionia Co. Farm Bureau. Mrs. Thuma was preceded in death by both her parents, her husband, Clyde in 1979; brothers. Gerald. Howard. Vernon Benjamin, and infant brother Donald Benjamin. She is survived by her brother. Eugene (Donna) Benjamin of Fowler, sister in laws, Margaret (John) Wilson of Portland. Naomi (Orlin) Besgrom of Florida, and Bemita Benjamin of Sl Johns, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M Tuesday March 1, 2005 at the Rosier Funeral Home. Mapes-Fisher Chapel. Sunfield. Interment will be in the East Sebewa Cemetery. The family is being served by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfleki: Rosier Funeral Home. For more information log onto www.Jcgacy.com HASTINGS - Loren E Patch Sr., age 69, of Hastings, died Friday. February 25. 2005 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was bom July 13.1935 in Battle Creek, the son of Loren C. and Hazel M. (Kime) Patch. Loren attended school in Delton. He was a member of the Eagles, the Moose, and also an avid NASCAR Race fan. He served in the United States Army Reserves. Loren was preceded in death by his parents and brother. Donald Patch. Loren will be deeply missed by his wife of almost 13 years. Shelley (Smith) Patch of Hastings; children. Rick Patch. David (Diane) Patch, Lorena (Dan) Wright. Loren E Patch Jr.. Loren (Pam) Smith, Robert “Mick" Smith, all of Hastings, John (Joyce) Patch of Woodland, Christine (Fred) Moore of Bellevue; stepchildren. Jody (Amanda) Russell of Hastings and Robin (Peter) Murphy of South Africa. Steve (Beverly) Curtis of Alabama; brother, Elmer Patch of Battle Creek; sisters. Patricia Hillock of Lansing, Emma Jean Taykx of Florida; and sister-in-law and brother-in-law. Sue and John VanDerske of Nashville; many nieces, nephews, many, many friends and co-work­ ers. Loren will be deeply missed by all who knew him - Rest in Peace, my beloved hus­ band. The funeral service was held Tuesday at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hasting: with Carla Smith from i’homapple Valley Church officiating. Memorial contributions may be made directly to the family. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 3. 2005 - Page 7 [______ Theron David Thaler_____ | | LEIGHTON TOWNSHIP - Theron David Thaler, age 79. of Leighton Township, went to be with his Lewd on Saturday. February 26. 2005. Theron (Bud) was bom and raised on the family farm in Leighton Township and grad­ uated from Middleville Thomapple Kellogg High School in 1943. He married Lois Ann LAKE ODESSA - The Rev. Willis B. Stehman. age 86. of Lake Odessa, passed away early Wednesday morning, February 23. 2005. Willis was bom in eastern Pennsylvania on December 4, 1918 to Henry and Bessie (Bruckhart) Stehman. He was married to Alta Zug on January 26, 1941 in Pennsylvania. Rev. Stehman had served as a minister in the Church of the Brethren in Manheim. PA. New Philadelphia, OH, Marion. IN, Lima. OH and Canton. OH and moved to Lake Odessa following his retirement in 1980. Willis was well known for his beautiful, well-tended garden and knowledge of mak­ ing things grow. He had faithfully taken a walk almost every day for 22 years. He is survived by Alta, his loving wife of 64 years; children. Gene (Martha) Stehman of Colorado and Helen (Bill) Bulling of Lake Odessa; grandchildren, Kelly Stehman. Nikki Enz, Craig Hartzlcr, and Andy Hanzler; great grandchildren. Sarah and Kyle Enz and Marcus and Jordan Hartzler; brother. Lester Stehman; and many other relatives and friends. The funeral service was held Saturday. February 26. 2005 al Hope Church of the Brethren. Burial took place in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Manor Activity Fund or the Alzheimer’s Association. Kaechele on August 13. 1948. at Leighton United Methodist Church. They made their home on the family farm. In addition to oper­ ating the family farm, he worked at and retired from Bradford White Corporation. Theron was a life-long member of the Leighton United Methodist Church where he served as a Sunday school teacher for many years. He also was a youth leader, board member, and was always willing to serve where needed. In addition, be was actively involved in the Lay Witness Mission pro­ gram and spent many weekends sharing Christ's Jove and forgiveness to people throughout the midwest. Theron was very interested in missions and spreading the gospel unwind the world. He made several mission trips to Texas plus Central and South America. His special love was for Kenya. East Africa. He went there on several mission trips and enjoyed serving along with his daughter's family in their mis­ sionary work. His pride and joy were his wife, children and grandchildren. He enjoyed having every­ one together for birthdays and holidays. A cherished tradition was taking all the family out for a New Year’s Day brunch. His great­ est fulfillment was seeing all of his family living for Christ He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years. Lois Ann (Kaechele) Thaler; two daughters, Lynn (Douglas) Adkins of Leighton Township and Elaine (Steven) Brady of Middleville; one son, Douglas (Cindy) Thaler of Middleville; 13 grandchil­ dren, Jonathan and Daniel Adkins. Sarah. Nathanael, Matthew and Kristen Brady. Isaiah. Tiffany. Isaac. Joshua, Samuel, Rebecka, and Levi Thaler; one sister-in-law. Lila Thaler of Grand Rapids; one brother-in­ law. James Jackson of Wayland. Funeral services were held Tuesday. March 1, 2005 at the Leighton United Methodist Church, located in Leighton Township, cor­ ner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue. Rev. Ray Townsend officiating. Interment Hooker Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Leighton United Methodist Church Building Fund or World Gospel Mission. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Hot.*, Middleville. I Herbert Schoolenberg_____ ' DELTON - Herbert Schoolenberg. age 96, of Delton, passed away February 24, 2005. Herb was born August 20, 1908 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. At age 10, Herb came to the United States and Kalamazoo with his family and in 1944. he moved to the Delton area. In 1926, he married Edith Van Tine and she preceded him in death in 1989. A tool and die maker, Herb was a loyal employee of the Mead Paper Company, retir­ ing in 1972 with 30 years of service. Herb was an outgoing person, who enjoyed swimming, walking and gardening; especial­ ly his vegetables and strawberries, of which he will be remembered fondly. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Delton and a former member of the Masonic Temple. He is survived by his daughter, Barbara Nuncmaker of Delton; a grandson Steven Nunemaker of Delton; great grandchildren: Tracy Sampson and Jennifer Nunemaker,, two great great grandchildren and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and four siblings. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service was conducted Monday. February 28. 2005; at Faith United Methodist Church. Delton; Pastor Dennis Siddall officiating.. Private inurement. Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contribu­ tions to Faith United Methodist Church will be appreciated. Arrangements by WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton Undo Joyce Newton J Hastings - Linda Joyce Newton, age 56, of Hastings, died Thursday. February 24, 2005 at Hastings Home Adult Care. Linda was bom on October 17. 1948 in Hastings, the daughter of Robert and Helen (Price) Newton. Linda is survived by brothers, Robert (Sharon) Bowden of Caledonia, Walter Bowden of Ocala. Florida and John (Torrey) Bowden of Williamston. South Carolina; nieces and nephews; aunt, Joyce (Fraftklin ’‘Ping”) Beckwith of Hastings and uncle, Lyle (Phyllis) Newton of Beulah. Preceding her in death were her father, Robert on Feb. 26, 1985 and her mother Helen on June 21. 1992. Services were held Monday, February 28, 2005 at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Bob Roush officiating. Burial was at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Home Adult Care. Barry Community Hospice or Barry County Mental Health. ‘ Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeralhome-com). Rev. Willis B. Stehman | GUN LAKE - MIDDLEVILLE - Betty J. Sothard, age 79, of Gun Lake-Middleville, died Sunday. February 27, 2005 of Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings. Mrs. Sothard was bom on February 6, 1926 in Carlton Township, Barry County, the daughter of Franklin and Edna (Cooper) Cooper. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating from Hastings High School in 1944. Betty had six brothers and three sisters. Her mother died in 1935. when Betty was only nine years of age, leaving her to care for herself and her younger brother and sister. She worked many varied jobs through junior high and high school. She was married to Gordon D. Sothard on July 13. 1946. Together they ran the Barry County Juvenile Home for three years, when in 1956 they bought the former Saxon Drive­ in restaurant in Hastings. They also pur­ chased and ran the former Chuck Wagon restaurant at Gun Lake until 1960. Betty was very accomplished at many things. She was a very' hard worker, caring for her home and family. She could sew any­ thing and recover furniture. She was a great cook and canned anything and everything. She was a consumatc homemaker. She also loved fishing and hunting morel mushrooms. She loved people, especially children. Whenever anyone needed help she would be the first in line to lend a hand. In her final days, she continued to let her family know how much she loved them every day, by holding and kissing their hands. She lived her life with creativity, energy, hardwork and kindness. She is forever cherished by her loving famUyShe is survived by her daughters, Linda (Warren) Thaler of Gun Lake-Middleville. Nancy (Gary) Head of DeWitt and Mary Sothard of Holt; six grandchidren; two great grandchildren end one on the way; sister, Maxine (Rowland “Bub”) Hall of Hastings; brother, Robert (Betty) Cooper of Arcadia, Florida; nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Preceding her in death were her parents, five brothers and two sisters, and hurband Gordon on November 11. 2003. Services were held Wednesday. March 2, 2005 at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Robert G. Clinton officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery'. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or Alz-heimers Disease Foundation. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wrenfuneral-homc.com ) Jerry Goodman PAW PAW - Jerry Goodman, age 53. of Paw Paw. died Sunday. February 20. 2005. He was bom on February 22. 1951. He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Tricia) Ward Goodman: children. Andrew. Nicholas, Carolyn. Family and friends will celebrate his life at the Lawton Community Center in Lawton. on Friday, March 4. at 4 p.m. Rev. Norman C Kohns of Caledonia United Methodist Church will officiate. David Burgess HASTINGS - David Burgess, age 77. of Hastings, died Tuesday evening. March I, 2005 at Battle Creek Health System. Arrangements are pending al Wren Funerel Home. Roger IVt/Ifcim Cook CHARLOTTE - Roger William Cook, 60, of Charlotte, died February 27. 2005. Roger was bom June 3, 1944. in Hastings, the youngest son of the late John W. and Doris (McBain) Cook. He received Horticultural and Turf Management degrees from University of Guelph. Ontario, Canada. He was passionate about golf. At the age of 10. he built a 9-hole course on the family farm using soup cans for "cups" and baby food jars for tee markers. Roger played the game enthusiastically until health issues lim­ ited his play. He was “Keeper of the Greens" for five years al Riverbend G.C. in Hastings, three years at the former Butternut Brook in Charlotte and for 34 years at Charlotte Country Club. He was never a boss but always a leader to the men he worked with and held in high esteem. Known for his integrity, dry sense of humor and willingness to “go the extra mile”. Roger will be missed. He is survived by Carol, his loving wife of 34 years; sisters Marie Barnes of Delton, and Pat (Paul) Lancaster of Hastings; brother Richard (Marjorie) Cook of N. Ft Myers; sisters-in-laws Chris (Ted) Fitzgerald. Colleen (Kent) Anderson, and Corine (Michael) O’Heran. He was preceded in death by his brother, John, in 1996. Memorial mass will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday. March 12. 2005. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Charlotte, with Rev. Fr. Denis Spitzley officiating. Memorials to the Charlotte High Schoo! Golf Team. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. Further information available at www.prayfiineral.com | WAYLAND - John L. Hooker, age 91, of Wayland, went to be with his Lord on Friday. February 25, 2005. John L Hooker was bom on September 9. 1913 in Leighton Township, Allegan County, the son of Leonard and Maggie (Steeby) Hooker. He was raised in Leighton Township and attended Way land High school, graduat­ ing in 1932. John was a farmer. He spent his entire life on the family farm. He was married to Beatrice M. rinkbeiner, September 10, 1936 at Leighton Church Parsonage. He was sexton of Hooker Cemetery 30 plus years and was employed at Bradford White Corporation for 22 years. John was an active member of Leighton United Methodist Church. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. Most of all. be was a caring, loving, hus­ band. father, grandfather, and great grandfa­ ther. always doing kind deeds for his family and friends. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and took great interest in their activities. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years. Beatrice M. Hooker; three sons. Darwin (Dorothy) Hooker of Hastings, John Arthur (Connie) Hooker of Middleville and Dale (Karen) Hooker of Byron Center, seven grandchildren, Darcy (Matt) Hawkins. David (Karen) Hooker. Darin (Trina) Hooker. Johnny (Jill) Hooker, Kim (Randy) Kruizenga and Todd (Julie) Hooker. Eric (Vicki) Hooker; 18 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and a host of friends Preceded in death by three sisters, Beulah Fisher. Anna Smith and Wilma Andrews. Funeral services were held Wednesday. March 2, 2005 at the Leighton United Methodist Church, located in Leighton Township, comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue. Pastor Ray Townsend and Pastor Ken Vaught officiating. Interment Hooker Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Leight a United Methodist Church Building Fund of Barry Community Hospice Care. Arrangerrents were made by Beeler Funeral Home. Mabel McClamon PHILADELPHIA. PA - Miss Mabel McClamon. age 84, of Philadelphia, PA passed away peacefully Friday, February 25, 2005 at Pennock Hospital. Hastings. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Lillie McClarnon; two sisters. Lillie Snyder and Dorothy (Heller) Stempieski; two brothers, Howard and George McClamon. Respecting her wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no services or vis­ itation. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery. Philadelphia, PA. She worked for many years at SKF. in Philadelphia. She loved to be around people. She is survived by her niece, Joanne (Larry Sr.) Van Putten and two nephews. James (Jane) Heller, David (Kathy) Heller. 11 great nieces and nephews and seven great great nieces and nephews. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. 1 LAKE WORTH, FLORIDA - Elouise S. Lathrop, age 85, of Lake Worth, Florida, for­ mally of Lake Odessa, passed away February 25. 2005. Her husband, Ferris, predeceased her in November 1999. Survivors include her children, Carol Ingall of Haslett. Marcy Dobie of Lake Odessa. Julie Hausserman of Ionia, Carl Lathrop of Saluda. N.C.. Holly Lathrop of Boynton Beach. FL. Gaye Rohde of West Palm Beach, FL. Melody Roche of Alphretta. GA. and Kimm Eckhoff of Birmingham. AL. Survivors also include 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; brother. Raymond Smith; sisters-in-law. Dorothy Kelsey and Agnus Lathrop. A private memorial service will be held at the family cottage on Lake Michigan this John E. Obenour DELTON - John E. Obenour of Delton, passed away unexpectedly February 27. 2005. John was bom on February 25. 1953 in Battle Creek, the son of Elwood and Marie (Morris) Obenour. He was a graduate of Delton High School, class of 1971. John was a millwright for over 25 years working in Gillette. Wyoming. He enjoyed trap shooting, fishing, hunting and boating. He especially enjoyed pheasant hunting with his wife April, and his dogs. John loved his grandchildren. He was a former member of the Gillette Gun Club. John is survived by his wife April (Evanson) whom he married on August 20. 1981; a son, Michael Obenour and special friend Eva of Arnolds Park, IA; daughters, Michclc (Donald) Wilbur of Lansing, and Melissr. (Sam) Johnson of Colorado Springs. CO; a brother, Jeff Obenour of CA; sisters, Anne (Hiram) Burbank of Gillette. WY; Mary (Terry) Morrison of Richland, and Sarah(Dan) Buskirk of Delton; seven grand­ children and several nieces and nephews, Billie, Scooter and Dottie. John was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Kelly in 1991 and a brother, James in 1952. The family will receive visitors Wednesday. March 2, from 2 to 4 and 5 to 8 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton, where funeral services will be con­ ducted on Thursday, March 3. 2005 1 p.m. Pastor Jeff Worden, officiating. Burial will take place in East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Ronald McDonald House or any Hospice organiza­ tion will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. HASTINGS - Beverly E Wellfare, age 76. of Hastings, died Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at Hastings Tendercare. Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home. NASHVILLE - Wayne A. Pennock, age 82, of Nashville, surrounded by his loving family, died Monday, February 28. 2005 at Battle Creek Health System. Mr. Pennock was bom on May 3, 1922 at Maple Grove Twp.. Barry County, the son of Ralph and Gertrude (Hoffman) Pennock. Mr. Pennock was a lifelong Maple Grove Township resident He attended the Beigh School, graduating in 1940 from Nashville High School He l**er received certification in agricv’t^al technol­ ogy from Michigan State University. He was married tc Marian L. Cooley on January 24, 1948 Mr. Pennock was a lifelong dairy fanner on the family ce^^ennial farm in Maple Grove Township. Ir also was well-known as a superior maple syrup producer. Mr. Pennock was a member of Nashville United Methodist Church and a former church board member, former bo?rd member Nashville Board of Education, former Maple Grove Township supervisor, former member Barry County Board of Commissioners, member and officer of Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Corp., a member secretary/treasurer Barry-Eaton M.M.P.A., advisory committee Barry Extension Group, board member Barry Soil Conservation member Nashville Masonic Lodge 1255, longtime 4-H leader, member, past president and board of directors Barry County Farm Bureau. Mr. Pennock was a loving and compas­ sionate husband, father, grandfather and brother. He will be sadly missed by his Ic ving family and a host of friends. Mr. Pennock is survived by his wife, Marian; daughters. Loraine (Charles) Curtiss of Lapeer, Elaine (Jon) Manby of Battle Creek; son. Rodney Pennock of DeWitt; five grandchildren, Jacob (Sarah) Pennock. Zachary Pennock, Kaitlin Pennock. Aaron (Amanda) Manby and Jocelyn Manby; sis­ ters, Grace (William) Tarbet of Hastings. Mary Pennock of Hastings; sisters-in-law. Clara Pennock of Battle Creek. Marjorie Pennock of Gladwin; special extended fami­ ly, Linda Makela, Kurt and Connie Root; nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Preceding him in death were his parents; son, Brian Lee Pennock on Oct. 18, 1994; brothers. Paul and Earl Pennock. Visitation will be Friday, March 4 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday. March 5, 2005 at Nashville United Methodist Church. Rev. Dianne M. Bowden will officiate. Casket bearers will be Jacob Pennock. Aaron Manby, Zachary Pennock. Jocelyn Manby, Jon Manby, Kaitlin Pennock, Douglas Westendorp, Gary Roach, Steven Graham and Charles Curtiss. Burial will be at Nashville's Lakeview Cemetery. r Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville United Methodist Church. Barry County 4-H or Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Corp. Arrangements are by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeral-home.com). Paula Jane Woods DELTON - Paula Jane Woods, of Delton, passed away after a lengthy illness on Monday. February 28, 2005 at.Borgess Medical Center, surrounded by her family. She was bom February 20, 1921 in Gladstone, to Harry and Barbara (Trepanier) Snyder. Paula graduated from Gladstone High School in 1939 and moved to Hickory Comers in 1941 with her family. She worked in her father's service garage. Consumers’ Energy and for Barry County Telephone Co. On September 4. 1948 she married a hand­ some Air Force pilot. John S. Woods, who survives. She was a loving and thoughtful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. An active woman, she enjoyed cooking for her family, entertaining friends and family, fishing, golf, bowling, and living on the lake. She also enjoyed music and dance. Before moving from the U.P. she played the piano and danced in clubs in the area. Paula is survived by her husband, John; two sons and a daughter, John Woods (Nancy) of Portage. Shirley Woods of Delton, and Paulette Daniher (Robert) of Stanton; a brother. Hany Snyder (Nancy) of Hickory Comers; a sister. Irene Knoll (Al) of Hillsdale; eight grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and several nephews. Private burial services will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery. A memorial mass will be held on Saturday. March 4.2005 at 11 a.m. at Sl Ambrose Catholic Church. 11137 Floria Rd, Delton. The family request memorial gifts be sent to The American Lung Association. �Page 8 - Thursday, March 3. 2005 - The Hastings Banner jinnies MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Wond Day of Prayer services will be held at 1:30 Friday afternoon. March 4. at the First Baptist Church at Ionia. This is sponsored by Church Women United. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet next at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. March 10. at Lake Manor. Dr. George Ward Shannon, director or Charlton Park, will be the speaker. Part of his talk will be an the excavation of the mission site on the park property. There will be a report on the freight house, which is very near completion. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at I p.m. Saturday. March 12. at Lake Manor. The speaker’s topic will be searching for black ancestry . The VFW post will be host for another of its Sunday breakfasts March 6. Also, the post will host its monthly flea market Fiiday and Saturday. March 11 and 12. Those who purchased the calendars sold by a group at Central United Methodist Church, have had the pleasure throughout February of seeing the Sunfield United Methodist Church each day. For all of this month they will be viewing the Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church on M-50. The photo is taken from the comer so it shows the original church with its comer belfry with the educational unit show­ ing. as well as the latest sanctuary wing and the roadside sign. The Sunfield photo was from the southwest so it highlights the unusu­ al roofline with its high light scoop, which brings morning sunlight ohto its altar. The St. Edward’s Family Center is having Lenten fish suppers each Friday this month. The center was busy Liat weekend with the fish supper Friday night, the postponed Lions Club pancake supper on Saturday and the Fourth Sunday (of the month) breakfast on Feb. 27. The latter project is helping to fund their youth who are going on a pilgrimage to Europe this summer. Family members of Elouise Lathrop informed her friends Friday of their mother's death in Florida. There was no service. After raising a family of eight, she and husband Ferris remodeled their store building, the for­ mer Hart building on Fourth Avenue, and opened a dry goods business. They expanded into the second store, the Marvin building, and had a fine stock of yard goods and sewing needs, along with their ready-to-wear items. Louise managed the store. In season the girls sold bedding plants outside and had a flour­ ishing spring business. She had been bom to Owen and Ethel Smith of south Woodland on Coats Grove Road next to the South Woodland Church of the Brethren, for which her grandparents had given the land. Her brothers were John. Raymond and Lawson. She graduated from Woodland High School and attended Manchester College of Indiana. She married Ferris Lathrop from Barryvilie and they had one son and seven daughters. Carol. Marcie. Julie. Carleton. Holly, Gay. Melody and Kimm. The Lathrops had resided in Florida for many years. They found great enjoyment from their cottage at Pentwater overlooking Lake Michigan. “March Madness’’ is gening under way. Lakewood’s basketball season came to an end with their last league game Friday night in which they needed just one more basket to win. Instead they lost to Lansing Catholic Central in the Capital city by one point in the last .7 seconds. Lakewood drew a bye for the first half of this week and will play tonight against Hastings. If they win that one. the Vikings will play the winner of Thursday night’s other semifinal contest between Wayland and Middleville. On Sunday afternoon the Lakewood gym was filled on the north side with family mem­ bers and friends for the Prc-Festival concert of the high school bands. David MacQueen Health Line by Scott B. Brasseur. M.D. 1005 West Green Str Telephone 269-945 24 19 Internal Medicine HYPERTENSION Is Hypertension and “high blood pressure’’ the same thing? How high is too high and when should I see my doctor? First of all, the blood in your body is found inside a closed system of vessels. In order for you heart to "pump’ the blood around your body, the system of vessels carrying the blood needs be under pressure. That pressure is called ‘blood pressure". If your blood pressure is higher than what is considered safe, you have a disease called high blood pressure or "hypertension". Obviously some blood pressure is needed to maintain health but blood pressure that is too high can be dangerous by making it harder for the heart to pump the blood causing excess strain on the heart resulting in heart failure and heart attacks. It can also lead to damage to other systems in the body leading to strokes, kidney failure and vision problems. There are actually no symptoms of hypertension, so you can't feel it. About 30% of the people that currently have high blood pressure don’t even know it. You can get your blood pressure checked easily these days at a number of places. The easiest may be at pharmacies that usually have a blood pressure machine available for you to use. Check your blood pressure at least once yearly if it is normal and as often as your doctor recommends if it is being treated. A "normal" blood pressure ic less than 140/90. The "top number" or systolic pressure is the highest pressure that your system is under with each beat of your heart. The "bottom number" or diastolic pressure is the lowest pressure of the system between heart beats. Make an appointment to see your doctor if your pressure is higher than 140/90. Although the exact cause of hypertension is not known, doctors are aware that some people are simply genetically predisposed to having high blood pressure. Other factors that can contribute to high blood pressure include being overweight, putting too much salt in your diet, drinking too much alcohol and not exercising. Scon Brasseur. M.D. is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician for medical advise before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. directed. Several members had won ’'one" rat­ ings and. will go on to state competition as well as the bands getting the same rating. They will compete on Thursday, today, in the festival. The concert band, the jazz band, the symphonic bands and a percussion ensemble as well as a brass ensemble, did multiple numbers for the pleasure of the audience. A postponed concert was held Sunday evening in the auditorium of Lakewood High School by the Thomapple Wind Band. This " as their second concert of the ninth season. Keith Closson was the conductor and Kensinger Jones was announcer. The 45piece orchestra filled the stage. In addition to the greater group's performances there was a flute trio, the high school brass ensemble and the high school percussion group, which per­ formed in the second act. The percussion selection must have been a Japanese war number, with one of the drummers yelling out a wild cry at intervals. The drumsticks really flew as the;- rapidly performed a number that ranged from a whisper to thundering din. When the brass instruments played, the trum­ pets were on the left side of the front area and the other brass such as tuba and trombones were on the right side. The orchestra had a medley from “Music Man.’’ a military num­ ber. “Phantom Regiment." and dance number. “Fivc-Foot-Two.” Other numbers rounded out the variety program. Death came nearly a month ago to Evelyn Hcyboer. 82. of rural Portland. She was the mother of Arlene (Kenneth) Lee of Fourth Avenue and of three sons who live at Portland and St. Johns. She was the widow of Warren Heyboer and sister-in-law of Alyce Heyboer of Lake Odessa Her funerai was on Feb. 14 at the LcValley United Methodist Church south of Ionia Burial will take place this spring at the East Sdiewa Cemetery. Many people support Habitat for Humanity, especially when they have a bene­ fit dinner. On Monday. March 14. from 5 to 8 p.m. the Portland Habitat group will serve the annual dinner at the Grand River Conservation Clubhouse at 7345 Lyons Road. Tickets are $15 each in advance or $17 at the door. t The Boston-Saranac Historical Society will have its annual beef stew dinner on Thursday. I March 17. fronySto 7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. , <• a Roberta (Tromp) Vandervtisl of Jenison died bn Feb. 26. When she was Roberta Tramp she served in. South Africa as a mis­ sionary for 40 years.. She is survived by six brothers and sister!, including Dr. Jack Tromp. Mrs. Tom (Mindy) Thompson is undergo­ ing extended treatment in a Grand Rapids hospital for rehabilitation following an acci­ dent last week. Her vehicle landed in a tenfoot ditch and she had to be extricated with rescue personnel using a hammock-sling device to elevate her to the waiting ambu­ lance on the roadway. Her husband's parents. Darwin and Margi. came home from Florida to be of help with the three children. Cabin fever Dear Annie: 1 have been married to "Ricky" for several years. He and his wid­ owed mother own a cabin in the woods. Ricky and 1 work hard, barely seeing each other, and look forward to spending week­ ends at the cabin where we can rest and relax. The problem is Ricky's cousin "Karl." who is unmarried and unemployed. Karl is the biggest mooch you have ever seen. He con­ stantly drops by the cabin uninvited and intrudes on our time. If we have guests for the weekend. Karl assumes he is part of the gang. When Ricky and I go out with friends. Karl finds us. He has never once reciprocated, brought anything or chipped in to pay for refreshments. Ricky and I argue about this constantly. 1 have discussed it with my mother-in-law and have even told Karl directly that he should call first and contribute once in a while. It has made no difference. I rarely go to the cabin any more, and I leave if Karl shows up. Ricky says it’s his mom's cabin, too. and she likes having Karl there, although he has never done a single thing for her in his life. I say we've earned the right to choose who spends time with us. Karl is ruining our marriage. What can we do? — Marsha in Montana Dear Marsha: Obviously, it doesn't bother Ricky or his mother that Karl visits all the time or that he comes empty-handed. He is family, and they love him. which means they are not going to toss him out because he is a freeloader. Decide how much this bothers you, because if it is wrecking your marriage, you are giving it more importance than it merits. The cabin is a nice getaway, but it comes with Karl attached. Look for ways to relax without go<ng there. Sister sobriety Mitzi about her husband, and she broke into tears and defended him. She said that be expects us to laugh at his stories. I admit, when I first met him six years ago, he would make mild allusions about some vulgarity in a recent movie, and it could be amusing. But now it occurs every time we are in their com­ pany. and it's becoming more and more dis­ gusting. Mitzi was not raised this way, and we can't understand why she isn't embarrassed. W* have asked Boris to refrain from ’Jus kind of talk, but he'just ignores i»s. Would you have any helpful suggestion* in dealing with a very inconsiderate and ..rude relative? — Disgusted in Florida Dear Disgu-’.ed: You must be more force­ ful. Whencv.r Boris start? one of his stone*, stop him midstream, and say you aren't inter­ ested in listening to such ulgarity and to please talk about something else. If he won't stop, you can ask him to leave, or you can get up and walk out of the room. Boris continues to do this because you put up with it and he doesn't respect you. Mitzi defends him because she IS embarrassed, but thinks Uris is the way to be "supportive" of her husbind. She is mistaken. Counseling cure Dear Annie: I am "Scared to Death," who wrote about my husband, "Chet." r/ho watched incest pom. After reading the responses you printed. 1 thought you might appreciate an update. First, none of Chet's pom ever involved minors. After my letter was printed. I fol­ lowed your advice and demanded .that Che’ attend counseling with me. Che! was diag­ nosed with sexual addiction, ad like any Dear Annie: My three sisters nd 1 are ven close, and we want to take^ vacation tdgeth- .■ addiction, the need escalates, along with the er. but there is one problem. My older sister. desire for more exciting forms. But addic­ "Rhonda," has recently been ordered by the court to go to AA or she will lose visitation tions can be managed, and the addict can live a normal life through hard work and dedica­ rights to her kids In spite of this court order, we happen to tion to being healthy again. Chet voluntarily turned over his Internet know Rhonda still drinks. We are concerned password to me, we no longer have pom in that if we take her with us on vacation, espe­ cially if the rest of us drink, she will get out the house, and he is a ivw man. Getting his of control. If we go without her. she will be addiction under control has made him very hurt. But if we take her. we'd have to stronger and happier. No one would advise watch her every second. What should we do? the spouse of an alcoholic to leave without first try ing counseling or treatment. I'm glad I — Little Sister stayed. - Still Chefs Wife Dear Little Sister: Rhonda needs your sup­ Dear Chefs Wife: We’re glad you stayed, port to stay sober and be part of her children's too. because it gives Chet a reason to slay lives, but your plans should not be dependent clean and be a better man. We want to believe on her. Maybe if she knew why you preferred to go without her, it would give her the incen­ the two of you will make it. tive to stop drinking. Meanwhile, please look in your phone book for Al-Anon, or call 1 888-4AL-ANON (I -888-425-2666) (www.alanon.org). and ask how best to help your trou­ Dear Annie: I read the letter about bled sister. "Jennifer," the 7-year-old who is obsessed with her hair. You advised her parents to explain that "too much fussing can damage the hair and excessive primping makes her seem vain." and said if it gets worse, she Dear Annie: My husband and 1 are raising could be obsessive-compulsive. That's good our grandchildren. We enjoy doing it, but we advice, unless she also has trichotillomania, know we aren't the only ones. What has hap­ in which case, rational answers may not pened to today's young parents? They want address the underlying compulsion. children, but apparently not the lifelong com­ That might not be the case here, but 1 mitment, so they dump their children on their thought you might want to mention the possi­ parents. How did we raise them to be so self­ bility. - C.C. in California ish? Dear C.C.: Trichotillomania usually Having children is expensive and nerve­ involves pulling out one's hair, but if racking. but it also has many rewards and Jennifer’s parents are concerned that this may joys. Children are not new toys that you can be happening, they can contact the ignore because you are tired or don't feel like Trichotillomania Learning Center taking care of them. If young adults are not (www.trich.org) at 303 Potrero St, Suite 51, prepared for this kind of life-altering event, Santa Cruz. CA 95060. Thanks for making they should keep their legs crossed and their the suggestion. pants zipped. Or consider giving up these lit­ Hair horror Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 Parental perils tle ones for adoption to families who will cherish them and take the time to raise them properly. - Grandma in Texas Dear Grandma: There is no greater respon­ sibility than raising a child, and too many new parents are unprepared for the amount of non­ stop effort involved. Thank heavens there arc grandparents like you who arc willing to step in and do the hard work. For a list of support groups, contact AARP Grandparent Information Center (aarp.org). 601 E. St.. NW. Washington. D.C. 20049 or call: 1-888OUR AARP (1 -888-687-2277). Boorish ‘Boris’ Dear Annie: Once again, we've endured an unpleasant visit from my boyfriend's daugh­ ter. "Mitzi," and her husband. "Boris." Mitzi is OK. but Boris is intolerable. Unfortunately. Mitzi apparently secs nothing wrong with her husband's behavior. She will occasionally tell him to "shush." but that's about it. Every time wc arc in Boris' company, he expounds about bathroom procedures and tells jokes about everything anal. One time, my boyfriend had a private conversation with Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailboxQcomcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. --------------------------------- .----- Be a “SPORTS NUT’ • Read The BANNER; �The HMflng* Banner - Thuraday. March 3. 2005 - Page 9 ----------------------------------------- .---------------- ncial FOCUS ___ MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co, Fish School District No. 4 Carlton Township, Barry County Part II Trouble for Teacher - These four pairs of twins, out of 25 students, kept the classroom kvety at the Fish school near Freeport. Left to right. Jack and Jerry Price, 7 years old; John and Ruth Miller, 9; Brenda and Linda Smelker, 7, and Betty and Mary Sherer, 5, had their teacher, Mrs. Ernest Dipp, guessing which was which tor the first two months of school. My Memories at the South Fish School By BIB Cook - Attended 1934-1942 My fust memory of the Fish School was in 1934. when my family moved to the former Hattie Newton farm on lop of the hill. We could see the school bouse on the hill over the top of Neil Newton's bam. It was about a half mile walk down Brown Road to Broadway by the Neil Newton house where Lyle Newton lived. He was the only kid there that I knew on my first day of school. Lyle was about 13 and 1 was 5.1 didn't know the teacher. Ethel Crook Buck, but I turned out to be a'great teacher. In four years she had started me well in school, from a boy who would rather play boys also had to run out to the woodshed and carry in the wood fa the one big stove that heated the one room schcol bouse. I remember when one boy brought ciga­ rettes to school and smoked with the boys in their outhouse. The teacher. Mrs. Buck, found out and warned him sternly. One day when the snow was a foot deep and the wind was blowing hard in February. Rob and 1 were walking home from school with a sack full of Valentines in one hand and dinner pail in the other. Rob set his down on the ground to buckle his boa. Lyle and Robert Fifield came in time to see Valentines blowing across the field. 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Generally speaking. it's a good idea to set aside as much as 40 percent of your income. Even if don't need all that money at tax time, it certainly wall hurt to have it around. If you donl have enough liquid cash to pay your taxes, you may be forced Io dip into your investments - and that could slow your progress toward your financial goals. * Keep track of all potential deductions Be diligent about claiming all business-relat­ ed tax deductions that you can get. such as percentages of your mortgage, insurance and utilities, office supplies, educational materials related to your work. etc. You can benefit greatly from working with a tax professional - someone who can tell you exactly what deductions you're entitled to claim. • Look for 'group-buying' opportunities ■ If you are self-employed, and working out of your home, you can feel isolated. But actual­ ly. you're not alone; there are many other home-based workers out there, jut like you. And if you can hook up with these people, you may be able to increase your buying power by obtaining group discounts on office supplies, health insurance and other necessi­ ties. You can find out more about these groupbuying opportunities in magazines and Web sites devoted to entrepreneurs. Running your own home-based business can be exhilarating - and scary. But by mak­ ing smart financial moves, you can lower the 'fear factor* and devote more of your 'dine and energy to making your business succeed. This entire site Copvight C 2005 Edward Jones Jim and Lou Ann Apsey of Woodland are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Reuse Ulrike Apsey to Darold Christopher Cheeseman, son of Darold and Carol Cheeseman of Nashville An August 13, 2005 wedding is being planned. The Service family: (from left) Margaret. Gene, John, Wilma, Don and Herb attend­ ed the first-ever Hah School Reunion that attracted about 70 former students. The reunion brought back students from as far away as Brooklyn, N.Y.. in the din than to learn bow to read and write. She told me about this only last summer, and I thank her today fa the good stark I managed to pass my grade every year. I have heard that many kids took ten years to get through eight grades. My eighth grade teacher. Louise Baldwin, was a great teacher also. I realize now that I had good teachers. I soon was old enough to pump a pail of water with Robert Tooker. It took two boys to pump the waler outdoors and cany it in to the school to the crock waler fountain which was setting in the comer. It was so high a bigger boy had to dump the pail of water into it. It took another pail full to fill a large kettle on the wood beating stove which was used to heat glass jars of soup or whatever we brought from home fa lunch. There were many large families in the 1930s who didn't have enough food because of hard times. I rememuer a girl and boy who couldn't come to school because they had no shoes . The most of the them. There was a time when someone's hat got tossed up into the Belfry twice in one day. It seems that the real fun was running up and down the road to get a long ladder from the Newton farm - two times. The last time was? In 1936-1938 we had 4-H handicraft in the school. It was noisy with sawing and sanding. The teacher was holding classes in the back of the room for the other kids. Our leader was Benjamin Endres. The girls were at their 4-H Serving Club every Friday afternoon at the home of their leader. Maude Cook. She was a 4-H leader for over 20 years. Also girls from the Brown school attended the sewing club. With the house full of girls when my brother Charlie and I came home, we made a fast exit to the bam. The sliding on the hill in snow and noisy ball games on warmer days, the laughter and the swings banging against the steel poles; I can stand in my yard and still heard it, just as it all started 60 yean ago. . It is believed that the original log school burned and the school as we know it was rebuilt in the early 1900s. Fish School Township 1992 District #4 Beulah Daniels will be 89 on March 12 Her family invites you to celebrate her birth­ day with them. Cards may be sent to 238 E. Bippley Rd.. Lake Odessa. MI 48849. Cartton rrwccjr-iwrr ma Montagues to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary * The Smelker family attended the 1992 Fish Schocl Reunion. (Standing, from left) Howard, Shirley, Brenda, and (seat­ ed) mother Neva. 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March 3. 2005 - The Hastings Banner HHS has two regional champs by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Barry County was 13 of 16, in terms of advancing varsity wrestlers out of Saturday’s Division 2 individual regional competition at Muskegon Reeths-Puffer High School. Five of six Saxons and eight of ten Trojans placed in the top four Saturday to earn a spot in the Division 2 individual state finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills, March 10,11, and 12 Hastings had three finalists Saturday, and lightweights Rusty Burgdorf (112) and RJ. Morgan (103) won regional championships. The Saxons’ Jeff Allen was second at 130 pounds Hastings 130-pounder Jeff Allen has his arm raised in victory, after a 4-3 deci­ sion in the championship semifinals Saturday over TK’s Mike Gurski guaran­ teed him a spot in the individual state finals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Morgan improved his junior year record to 47 wins and no losses with his three victo­ ries. that included a first round pin, a 10-0 major decision over Lowell’s kay Seese who pushed him at the district tournament, and a 16*13 decision against Fremont’s Tim Carpenter in the final. Burgdorf was also 3-0 on the day . and bumped his season record to 42 wins and 5 losses. He pinned his first two opponents. Spring Lake’s Logan Word and Caledonia's Justin Maxim, before topping Greenville’s Peter Hansen for the title 5-2. Nothing came easy for Allen, who won a 6-0 decision in the first round against Fruitport’s Kyle Ey. then topped TK’s Mike Gurski 4-3 in the championship semifinals. Allen pushed Greenville’s Jordan Miller to overtime before falling 8-6 in the champi­ onship final. Thomapple Kellogg had four wrestlers reach the championship finals, and all four finished in second place, Ryan Fletke, Kalani Garber, Mike Munjoy, and Justin Lewis came the closest to winning a regional championship, but was left one vic­ tory short of 50 for the season when he was topped by Sparta's Matt Armock 8-7 in over­ time of the 125-pound championship match. The Trojans’ Garber and Eric Reeder came into the day already with more than 40 wins on the season. Garber is now 43-6, after finishing second at 152 pounds to Forest Hills Central’s Travis Eisen. Reeder is now 45-8 zdter finishing third at 189. Fletke improved his record to 40^4 on the day, and was second in the 145-pound weight class. He was topped by Sparta's Jason Brew 19-8 in the final. Steve Case (140) and Ashtin King (160) of Hastings are closing in on 40-win seasons. Both finished third on Saturday. Case lost his opener 5-4 against ReethsPuffer's Brock Berson, then battled through the consolation round with three close deci­ sions. He is now 39-15 on the year. King also lost his first match, a 20-8 major decision by Sparta’s Kyle Vanderhyde, but came back to win three matches in consola­ tion including a 2-1 decision in the consola­ tion final over TK’s Chris Humphrey. King is 37-12 this season. Reeder and Nate McMurray (135) were the Trojans’ two third place medalists, while Humphrey and Travis Young (171) finished fourth in their respective weight classes. The Michigan High School Athletic Association individual state finals are the largest high school wrestling final tourna­ ment in America, with 14 weight classes in each of four divisions, totaling 896 wrestlers from over 300 schools, according to the MHSAA. Action begins with the Grand March and Round 1 at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday. March 10. and concludes with the Finals at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. March 12. The Saxons' R.J. Morgan, top, pins the arm of Spring Lake's Cory Gould across his back before scoring a first-round pin at Saturday’s Division 2 individual region­ al at Reeths-Puffer. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxons earn second shot at Vikas by Brett Bremer Sports Editor A 46-37 victory over Allegan in the open­ ing round of the Class B district at Thomapple Kellogg High School would have been a great reason for the Saxons to carry senior Josh Maurer off the court Monday night. Instead, with the Hastings students singing the school fight song along the path to the Saxon locker room, Maurer was helped off the court with a sore ankle after a great per­ formance through the first 25 minutes of the ball game. He gave a nod, and waved his right shoe as he was assisted out of the gymnasium. Maurer led the Saxons with 11 points as they scored the distric: victory and their first two-game winning streak of the season. The Saxons would love to have him back for Thursday night’s district semifinal against Lakewood. The Vikings and Saxons are scheduled to tip-off at 6 p.m. in Middleville. “That’s how you want vour seniors to play,” said Hastings coach Don Schi’s. “This is a young team. The season starts over, but it starts over with us being young again. Nobody’s had this experience before, except Hastings junior guard Brad Mead, right, chases Allegan’s Josh Beeke at center . court during the second half of Monday night’s district opener in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Allegan racked up five fouls in 14 seconds to send the Saxons to the line with 1:20 left in the game. Bolo hit his first free throw, then missed the second with a six-point lead. Quick came down with the rebound, but instead of forcing something, kicked the ball out to Mead who brought it back out to the top of the key. Hastings went six of nine from the line the rest of the way to up the margin of victory. The Saxons never trailed in the ball game. The Tigers tied the game at seven late in the first quarter, but an offensive put-back by Skedgell and hot shooting by Maurer at the start of the second quarter got the Saxons back in front They led by as many as nine points in the first half, and held a 22-14 advantage at the half. A basket by Allegan senior forward Kelly Don’t call it an upset The Gold has been golden. Why did Wayland defeat the 19-1 Gull Lake Blue Devils in the district opener Tuesday night? Because lite Wildcat* have the better team. If the two teams were identical, the Wayland team should be better at this point in the season than the Blue Devil team from Gull Lake. Playing better competition all season long, should make your team better come district time. The Blue Devils play in the Wolverine Conference. The Wolverine is not the O-K Gold. Delton Kellogg plays in the Kalamazoo Valley Association, which also isn't the Gold, and won five games this season. Three of them were against teams from the Wolverine. Wayland only played one team from the Wolverine this season, and won. The Wildcats won by 40 points in the season opener against Plainwell. I know one thing. Wayland didn’t defeat Caledonia or Hastings by 40 points this season. The Saxons and Fighting Scots, who finished seventh and eighth ih the Gold could have been right near the top in the Wolveriiw. Delton probabb, could have pushed the Wolverine leaders. The Panthers would have been right with anyone if they’d played as well all season as they did Tuesday night against Middleville. I wanted to stick my head in the Delton bus before it pulled out of the frozen parking lot at TK Tuesday night and tell the Panthers thanks. Watching them play like that was a lot of fun. I missed my chance, so I guess this will have to do. Way to go guys. Gull Lake didn’t face much competition this year. Their biggest win was one over Kalamazoo Christian. Christian is a very good team, although 1 don’t know if the Comet starters were in the line-up for that one or if they were all suspended. Gull Lake went 19-1. but didn’t face South Christian twice. Holland Christian twice, Wayland twice. TK twice. Byron Center twice, and so on. Gull Lake played Allegan twice. Vicksburg twice, Plainwell twice. For those that don't know. Wayland has been on fire lately. They’ve been beating every­ one except South Christian, and those games were very close. The Gold was undefeated in the O-K Conference crossover contests last week against the O-K White teams. 8 and 0. As of Wednesday afternoon at 5 p.m.. the O-K Gold's eight teams were undefeated in the district tournament. They were 5-0 in the five games they’d played, with Caledonia. Holland Christian, and South Christian earning first round byes. That's 5-0 with the top two teams in the league sitting it out. Caledonia was at the bottom of the league, and doesn't have much luck. They are the lone school in Class A in the Gold, and received a first round bye for their district at Ottawa Hills. The Fighting Scots got to face the Ottawa Hills boys, who are ranked in the top ten in the stole in Class A. in the semifinals last night In Ottawa Hills gym. The Scots had a tough time in the league, but were 4-2 outside it. They topped the third place team in the O-K Red Metro. 12-8 Eas» Kentwood, early in the season. Lakewood is the favorite to lop Hastings tonight in Middleville, and one gold team will fall in the battle between TK and Wayland. That still isn’t a bad start for the conference in the post season. Wyoming Park and Byron Center both won first round games too. They were in the bot­ tom half in the league. Maybe nobody is an obvious state title contender this season, but it can’t be said that the league is down. If there are any better basketball conferences in the stole they certainly aren't located anywhere north or west of Detroit. Hough just before the end of the third quarter cut Hastings lead to 30-27, then he opened the fourth with a three-point play to pull his team even. Hough led the Tigers with 13 points, and senior forward Kelly Shanley added 11 The Saxons gained a little bit of confidence coming in by topping Greenville last Friday in the O-K Conference crossover contest. 65­ 48. “The end of the season fell pretty good for us." said Schils. Hastings ran out to a 19-3 lead in die open­ ing quarter, and never looked back. The Saxons led 36-13 at the half Quick poured in 17 points, while Skedgell added 12, and Mead 11. The Saxons arc now 6-15 overall this sea­ son. Hastings junior Steven Bolo puts a hook shot up and over Allegan defenders Kelly Hough (34) and Kelly Shanley in the first half of Monday’s district opener. (Photo by Brett Bremer) points when the two teams met in Hastings on Feb. 8. A steal by junior point guard Brad Mead k/o a lay-up by Johnson with 6:29 left in Lie game Monday night Maurer, following the play, went down hard and had to leave the game with his team up 32-30. Mead and junior center Steven Bolo stepped up big for the Saxons down the stretch. Allegan tied the game after a Tiger time-out. but Bolo scored the next five points to put the Saxons up 37-32. Schils kept a short leash on his squad, knowing that his senior leader was out of the bench. He was quick with a couple time-outs down the stretch. He said he told his kids, “we’re going to execute better. We’re going to run our offense trying to get the ball in the post and probe for great shoes, not just good shots.’’ Bolo had six of his ten points in the final six minutes of the game, as the Saxons worked the ball into him underneath. “I thought even at the beginning of the game he went after the boards well.’’ Schils said of Bolo. “He got a couple of offensive rebounds. He went through a little funk there in the middle of the season, and he's starting to come out of it.” Bryan Skedgell scored nine points for Hastings. J J. Quick eight, and Mead six. Saxon guard J.J. Quick maneuvers himself around Tiger forward Mark Swartzlander in the first half Monday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 3. 2005 — Pane 11 Panther pride comes out in district loss to Trojans by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It Isn’t every Tuesday or Friday night that a group of players can walk off the basketball court with their heads held high after a defeat. Tuesday night's district opener wasn’t just any other game for the 5-16 Delton Kellogg Panthers, although they suffered a 61-56 loss to the 15-6 Thomapple Kellogg Tropins in the Class B tournament. TK advances to face Wayland in the semifinals Thursday night at 8. Wayland topped Gull Lake in the first round Tuesday night 46-32. Delton held the lead for most of the first three quarters, by playing some of it^ best basketball of the season. After the Trojans built a nine-point lead in the fourth quarter, the Panthers battled back to pull within three in the final minute. “That’s what 1 had expected when I first started this year. That's what 1 had envisioned us doing more limes than not." said Delton Delton guard Jake Bowman’s block attempts just misses as TK's Clift Tomson drives in for a lay-up Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) coach Mike Mohn. "You 'uuK back on your year and you just keep seeing a lot of what ifs. You can spend your whole life on what ifs." It is a credit to Mohn, and the Delton play­ ers that they didn’t come into the district tournament thinking about those ifs. “We talked with the kids a lot yesterday and the day before about just never selling yourself short. Turning that into a life skill and using it in relationships, jobs, your fami­ ly. as well as basketball.” Mohn said. “It’s real easy to give up when you’re 5 and 15.” Thomapple Kellogg didn’t give up either, after trailing the Panthers for much of the first 20 minutes. The Trojans took their first lead of the second half with 2:25 left in the third quarter, when senior guard Jon Yeazel drove towards the basket, forcing the Panther zone to collapse around him. Yeazel flipped the ball across the lane to teammate Trevor Manning who put it up and in for a 34-32 Trojan lead. The senior forward. Manning, led the Trojans with 22 points and 15 rebounds, while Yeazel contributed 21 points and six assists. ”1 thought we either got our points by get­ ting offensive rebounds, or by getting inside their zone and making some good passes inside,” said Trojan coach Kurt Holzhueter. The Panthers got their points thanks to sen­ ior Nathan Farrell aggressively working around screens and shooting the lights out. and senior Brandon Link playing an aggres­ sive game in the paint. Farrell, who broke the school record for career three-pointers last week, added the single season record with five three’s and a game high 26 points. He finishes his career at Delton Kellogg with 107 three-point field goals made. 56 of them this season. Link added 15 points and 15 rebounds for the Panthers. Corrie Lana had six points for Delton, and Brandon Wilson eight for TK. The starters did all the damage for both teams. Cliff Tomson’s three points for TK were the only points off the bench for either team. After Yeazel’s dish to Manning put the Trojans up 34-32, Farrell responded with a three on the other end to put his team back up one. The final minute of the third quarter was a tough one for Delton. Farrell was called for a charge, with his team still up 35-34. TK came down to the other end where Yeazel again found Manning for two points and the lead. Farrell was then working for one last shot, but lost the ball in a double team at the lop of the key and Yeazel raced to the other end of the floor for a lay-up just before the buzzer. The Troians continued their solid play in the fourth quarter A pair of three's by Wilson helped the Trojans build a nine-point lead with 3:06 left to play. “Up nine, we really should have put them away,” said Holzhueter. “but we missed a couple of dunks and fouled them on a threepointer.” “When you’ve got a team that’s struggling, sometimes the only thing they’ve go* is the tournament. Kids, sometimes I drink, are going to underestimate people and maybe our kids did that tonight.” At that point. Mohn left it up to his kids. “That’s the fun part of high school basket­ ball right there, just competing.” he said. “We were standing there in a time out and 1 just realized we were all X and O'd out. Just get out on the floor. Bring ’em on, ball game, and let the chips fall where they may." Big shots by Farrell. Lana, and hustle underneath by Link helped keep the Panthers close, as did the Trojans’ miscues. Farrell was fouled by Trojan senior point guard David Finkbeiner at the top of the key, as he rose up for a long three with 24.1 sec­ onds left. He drained all three foul shots to cut TK's lead to 59-56. but the Panthers couldn’t get another shot to fall. Delton led 15-10 at the end of the first quarter, then the Trojans banled back to tie the game at 24 before the half. TK’s first lead of the game came with 1:26 left in the first half, 24-22, when Yeazel sank a pair of free throws. Andrew Ouding tied the game back up for Delton with an offensive rebound put back with eight seconds remaining. The Trojans face Wayland Thursday night, looking to break their season series tie. TK and Wayland split their two games in O-K Gold Conference action, with each winning on the other’s home floor. The two teams fin­ ished in a tic for third place in the conference. “Wayland’s as good as anybody in the area right now.” said Holzhueter. The Wildcats' only loss in its last nine games was a two-point setback at 19-1 South Christian. Delton also fell in its final Kalamazoo Valley Assocition contest of the season, 47­ 43 to Hackett Catholic Central. The Panthes had possession of the basket­ ball with nine seconds left and the score tied at 43, but a turnover gave the Fighting Irish the chance for the victory. Hackett rebounded its own miss and put it back in for a 45-43 lead with three seconds remaining. Delton turned the ball over one more time, and HCC knocked down a pair of free throws for the final margin. The Panthers held a nine-point half-time lead, but were outscored 30-17 in the second half. Farrell led Delton with 16 points, and Link added 15 and 11 rebounds. IT CLEARANCE EBt SPECIALS Hardware Select Home Improvement Select Celling Fans Power & Hand Tools SAVE up to SAVE up to Prices as marked Home Fashions Prices as marked Select Bedding Ladies’ Wear End-of-Season Comforters & Sheet Sets Select Fashions SAVE up to SAVE up t. Prices as marked End-of-Season Menswear End-of-Season Select Fashions Select Fashions Boys’ & Giris’ Apparel Delton Kellogg senior Nathan Farrell, left, drives around Thomapple Kellogg senior Jon Yeazel in the second half of Tuesday night’s district opener in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Prices as marked SAVE up to SAVE up to ww ^oah’s Ark Preschoo/ Prices as marked INVITES YOU TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD FOR PRESCHOOL Monday, March 7, 2005 • 6:00 p.m. Registration for the 2005-2006 school year will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the preschool area. Please have your $40 registration fee at that time. Programs for 3’s, 4's & 5's are available. Flnt Presbyterian Church, 231 S. Broadway, Hastings. Ml 49058 945-5463 «xt. 4 Prices as marked Available only at Hastings Kmart 802 W. State Street SHOP N0WAND SAVE! �P»oe 12 - Thundly. March 3. 2005 - The Hashnqs Banner Lady Anglers will meet Lions finish third in SMAA at 9-5 Sunday at the Club Car Lady Bass Anglers of West Michigan are entering their 17th Annual Tournament Fishing Season this spring. The group is nationally affiliated with the Women’s Bass Fishing Association (WBFA) that focuses on delivering a fun, educating and competitive experience to women who love to fish. The members will be fishing seven tournaments this year in the Southwest Michigan Area. The Lady Anglers have made a few changes to make fishing more enjoyable for new members with the start of a Junior Girls Division, in which girls between the ages of 10 and 17 my fish with a parent (mom or dad) or relative (grandparent, uncle, etc.). Any woman Lady Bass Angler wishing to fish with their husband or significant other may do so, and in doing so the men can fish for event cash. For more info call Cheryl Prather 269-376­ 4562 (Kalamazoo) or Sherrie Cosgrove (Hastings), or drop in on their next meeting to be held in the banquet room of the Club Car Restaurant located on D Ave, 1 mile west of US-131, at 1:30 on Sunday March 6. Five Vikings to complete wrestling season at Finals by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood senior Scott Blocher and junior Eddie Phillips reached the same milestone at Saturday’s Division 2 individual regional wrestling tournament at Plainwell. The two Vikings both scored the 100th wins of their careers. For Phillips it was one step on his way to another appearance at the individual state finals. For Blocher, it was the final win of a solid wrestling career at Lakewood High School. Phillips is one of five Vikings who quali­ fied for the individual state finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills. March 10,11, and 12. He was third in the 171-pound weight class. The Vikings’ oilier state qualifiers arc Cody Dupont (275), Michael Gregory (112), Adam Fyan (189). and Alan O’Donnell (215). Dupont had the highest finish by a Viking Saturday. He was second at 275, and improved his season record to 35-2. Dupont was topped 7-1 by Three Rivers’ Dusty Shugars in the championship match. Phillips finished third al 171. He suffered his first defeat of the season when he was topped by Stevensville-Lakeshore’s Matt Whittmann in the championship semifinals. Phillips went on to win his first consolation match by major decision, then topped Mason’s Mitch Stade) 3-1 in the consolation finals. Fyan. O’Donnell, and Gregory all finished fourth at their respective weight classes by going 2-2 on the day. O’Donnell pinned his first opponent, but was then topped by the eventual champion. Brad Prater of Coldwater, 8-3 in the champi­ onship semifinals. A second pin, this time against Austin Rodgers of Chelsea in the consolation semi’s, earned O’Donnell a trip to the Palace. He wa« then topped 4-2 by Allegan’s Dan Craig. Fyan was also knocked out of the champi­ onship bracket by the eventual regional champion He came back with a 10-0 decision over Owasso’s Mike Spaulding in the conso­ lation semifinals. Gregory was topped by the runner-up at 112 pounds, then won his consolation semifi­ nal with a 10-1 major decision over Fowlerville’s Robert Gantz. Pennock Having a bye in this week’s Class C boys’ basketball district tournament isn’t such a bad thing for the Lions. They need the time to find out where their offense went in the second half of a 61-43 loss to Lansing Christian on Friday night. Maple Valley held a two-point advantage at the half against the Pilgrims, but then scored just 15 points in the second half while Lansing Christian poured in 35. The Pilgrims size advantage inside really forced the Lions to alter their shots, and Lansing Christian paid special attention to Maple Valley junior guard Adam Lamphere. The Lions’ leading scorer finished with just three points, but he did have seven assists. Jason Bcardslce led the Lions with 15 points and five rebounds. Dustin Mead had 13 points and six assists. “We just struggled.” said Lion coach Keith Jones. “We only made two three’s. We were two of 15 from beyond the arc. We’ve had about three games that wc probably should have won this season, but we shot like that.” The Lions were hoping to shoot better in Bellevue’s gym on Wednesday night, than they did in their own last Friday. They prac­ ticed al the home of the Broncos Sunday, to make sure it happens. Maple Valley faced undefeated Olivet last night in the semifinals. “I’d like to hope it’d be Springport, but it’ll probably be Olivet.” said Jones before Monday’s opener between Olivet and Springport. The SMAA champion Eagles are ranked second in the state in Class C. The Eagles topped the Lions twice in league play this season. Leslie and Dansville met in the other semifinal at Bellevue Wednesday. The winners will face off in the district final Friday, at 7 p.m. The Lions won their final non-confcrencc contest of the regular season, over Portland Tuesday, Feb. 22,63-56. The two teams were tied heading into the final quarter, and the Lions ti med things up to outscore the Red Raiders 22-15. “They were a pretty physical team,” said Jones. “They h?d a couple of solid big guys. We started playing more physical, and kept Maple Valley senior guard Dustin Mead sprints around a Pilgrim defender towards the basket during Friday night's final Southern Michigan Athletic Association boys* basketball game at MVHS. (Photo by Peny Hardin) them out of the paint." Leading the physical charge was Josh Bursley who finished the night with 20 points and six rebounds. He was eight of ten from the floor, missing only two three-point shots. Lamphere added 17 points, seven rebounds, and three assists for the Lions, and Beardless had ten points. Trojans and Panthers fall in first match at Otsego district If only close was good enough, the Panthers and Trojans might still be playing volleyball this winter. Or at least they would have gotten the cha’jcc to face the fourth ranked Otsego Bulldogs on their home floor. TK fell in five games in the final two matches of the season, including Saturday’s 3-2 loss to Allegan in the opening round of the Class B district tournament at Otsego Health Career Job Fair and Scholarship Open House Join Us! March 16. 2005 from 4:30 - 7 p.m. Pennock Hospital Conference Center, 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings • Tour the hospital • Speak to numerous representatives from a wide variety of hospital departments • Explore current employment and scholarship opportunities, as well as requirements for various health care careen There will be a representative to discuss summer volunteer opportunities for students Interested in pursuing health care careers. College Representatives from Baker College, Davenport University, Ferris State University, Grand Rapids Community College, Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Grand Valley State University, Kellogg Community College, Lansir.g Community College,as well as Michigan Works! will be in attendance. High School. The Trojans won the first two game* against the Tigers, 25-22, 25-17, then fell apart in game three and couldn’t get back over the hump. Allegan went on to win game three 25-8, then topped TK 25-23, 15-12 m the final two games. The Tigers were topped by the eventual district champs from Otsego in the semifinals three games to none. Delton faced Plainwell in the ocher semifi­ nal, and fell in four games 25-12, 20-25,25­ 14,25-21. Junior Alex Culbert led the Panthers with five kills, 15 assists, and four blocks. Katie Smoczynski had five kills and two blocks, while senior Danielle Boyce added 23 digs. Otsego, ranked fourth in the state in Cass B, didn’t lose a game all day. topping Plainwell in the district final 25-18, 28-26, 25-10. The Panthers had one of their best day s of the season last Wednesday at Olivet The Eagles hosted a pre-district quad, and Delton went 2-1 on the day topping Maple Valley and Olivet. Delton stunned the Southern Michigan Athletic Association champs from Maple Valley with a 15-25, 25-19, 15-13 win, then topped Olivet 25-19,25-16. In between was a 19-25, 25-19, 15-11 loss to Bath. • Culbert had ten kills, eight blocks, and eight assists in the three matches for Delton. Casey Peavey and Jordan Haines had five kills apiece. Peavey also recorded two blocks. 14 assists and nine aces. Haines added three blocks and 19 digs. Boyce led the Panthers in digs on the day with 33. and also had two blocks. Doris Cappon Scholarship and Employment Applications will be available Light refreshments will be served For more information call (269) 948-3112 YMCA Women’s Volleyball Games through 2/28/05 www.pennockhealth.com oledonio construction, Inc. 603 L Thera, Hastings 9452 TO Ser 4S Ga/WoHza W493/6 C am ‘ State to 1st to Thom Pine Haven Estates/! Mile N. of Fairgrvunds-M-37 1,400 Sq. FL • 3 BR - 2 Bath • 2 Car Attached Lot - 2 Story 1,500 Sq. 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March 3. 2005 - Pape 13 Pewamo-Westphalia puts an Vikings advance to Saturday’s regional end to the Lion spikers’ year A record-setting season for the Maple Valley varsity volleyball team came to an end Saturday, with a 3-1 loss to PewamoWestphalia in the Class C district final at Carson City-Crystal. The Lions pushed the Pirates in game one before falling 27-25. and won game two 25­ 15. Pewamo-Westphalia came back to win games three and four 25-17. 25-20. “I know it was very disappointing to the girls, especially the seniors, to lose in the dis­ trict finals." said Lion coach Kelly Offrink. “The team needs to remember though, they had a great season and accomplished many individual and team goals. I am very proud of them all. and enjoyed the season a lot." Of the eight major statistical categories, rhe Lions set school records in seven of them this season. Sophomore Amy Joostbems owns the single season kill mark with 382. and solo block record with 136. Senior Kyndra Rout set records by connecting on 96-pcrcent of her serves, serving 104 aces, and passing 550 digs. Senior Amy Abbott served 273 points this year, and senior Lisa Hamilton finished with 273 assists. “They all worked hard every day in prac- rice, and in games.” said Offrink. “They all grew as players and as people." The Lions opened the district tournament Saturday by playing Bath in the semifinals. They topped Bath 26-24. 25-18. 20-25, 25­ 21. Hamilton led the Lions with 62 assists in the two matches. Joostbems had 32 kills and 11 blocks, Allison Oleson had 44 digs and nine aces, and Rebecca Kent also had nine aces. Abbott was second on the team with 15 kills, and Root had ten. Kortney Ewing had ten blocks and eight kills. The Lions finish the season with a record of 37-18-4. Last Wednesday evening, the Lions went 1-1 in a district warm-up at Olivet. Maple Valley topped Olivet 25-17. 25-16, but fell to Delton Kellogg 15-25, 25-19. 15-13. Hamih>m had 29 assists for the Lions and tied Abbott and Root for the team lead-with 12 service points. Root also had 20 digs. Kent had four aces. Abbctt led the team with 14 kills, and Joostbems had four blocks to go along with her eight kills. Vikings fall to a team other than Haslett for the first time A free throw by Corey Thelen and a buck­ et by Alex Erickson were the only points the Vikings could muster in the third quarter against Lansing Catholic Central Friday night. That dry spell brought an end to a six game winning streak by Lakewood, as the Cougars BOWLING I SCORES Tuesday Mixed TVCCU 27-13; Woodland Machine 24.5­ 15.5; Woodmansee Sawmill 24-16; Consumers Concrete 20-2U; Woodland Sales 19-21; Hastings City Dank 18.5-21.5; Pull House 13Z?7; Yarikee Zephyr 74-26. Men's High Games & Series - N. Blakely 187; D. Benner 223-590; R. O’Keefe 254­ 631; G. Heard 226; D. Blakely 256-628; M Hall 169. Steve Hause 195-552. Women’s High Games & Series - B Wilkins 232-541; E. Vanasse 190-475; S. Miller 154-416; J. Steeby 147; B. Norris 166­ 411; B. Smith 207-505. Wednesday PAL Hair Care (Tenter 71 1/2; Greenridge 65; Railroad Street Mill 59 1/2; Mace Pharmacy 52; Shamrock 52; Eye and Ent 48 1/2; Seebers 43 1/2. Womens High Games and Series - J. Rice 179-496; G. Otis 178-491; N. Boniface 177­ 474; L. Dawe 159-436; W. Barker 164-418; P. Vanoost 140-382; J. Alien 112-315; J. Shurlow 111-309; T Christopher 178. Sundsv Night Mixed Thunder Alley 63 1/2; Red Dog 57; Bulls and Heifers 54; Robbers S3; 4 Horsemen 50; Gutter Dusters 49; Funky Bowlers 48; Sandbaggers 47; Team 12 45; Get-er-Done 44; 12 ozs. at a Time 40; Nobody's 36 1/2. Womens H' it Games and Series - C. Miller 208-572, E. Hammontree 209-538; M. Simpson 254-525; J. Ingram 164-441; K. Middleton 143-396; L. Krouse 126-363; A. Hubbell 172. Mens High Games and Series - M. Snyder 240-579; B. Hubbell 213-562; N. Robbe 206-546; J. Smith 209-532; C. Curtis 199-532: J. Robbe 197-502; M. Beck 195­ 501; A. Jenkins 207; K. Hammontree 201; B. Falconer 195; M. Kidder 191; B. Ingram 189; J. Shoebridge 189; B. Churchill 186; S. Krallman >84; B. Drayton 151; D. Wilkins 145. Senior Citizens King Pins 61.5-38 5: Nash's Harem 59-41; Ward's Friends 57.5-42.5; BAT’s 54.5-15.5; Friends 53-47; M&M's 52.5-47.5; Kuempel 51.5-48.5; *1 Senior 48.5-51.5; Pin Pals 47­ 53; 4 B’s 45-55; Wieland's 45-55; Butterfingers 43-47; Early Risers 41-59; Sun Risers 41-59. Good Games and Series Ladies - M. Kingsley 143-380; G. Otis 179-504; G. Scobey 159-437; A. Lethcoe 149-408; G. Denny 147-386. Good Gaines and Series Men W.Mallekoote 201-567; R. Nash 186-471; K. Schantz 200; M. Brandt 163; B. Terry 202­ 580; D. Kicrscy 188: R. Walker 179; K. Meany 227-641; E. Count 201-521; B Akers 228-635; J. Reffett 214-553; G. Waggoner 190-502; C. Baker 258-746; R. Wieland 184­ 514; L. Brandt 230-631. Bowleretbs Kent Oil & Propane 56.5-43.5; Hecker Agency 54.5-45.5; Railroad Street Mill 52.5­ 47.5; NBT 50.5-49.5; Dean's Dolls 47-53; Slagel Concrete Construction 39-61. Good Gaines and Series ■ D. Snyder 187­ 514: T. Christopher 192-546; E. Ulrich 170­ 466; L. Greer 177-432; C. Hurless 159-456; P. Fowler 175-439; K. Fowler 204-512. went on to a 44-43 victory at home. “We played a great first half, but didn’t come out in the third quarter ready to play." said Lakewood coach Mark Farrell. “We allowed 18 points and only scored three. You can’t have that type of play against good teams and usually recover. “We need to figure out how to put four quarters together for the tournament." Lakewood opens district action tonight against Hastings at 6 p.m. at Thomapple Kellogg High School in Middleville. Wayland and Thomapple Kellogg in the other semifinal contest, following the game between the Saxons and Vikings. The Vikings held a 13-point advantage heading into the second half Friday night at LCC. 27-12. after allowing the Cougars only two points in ihe second quarter. The Cougars’ Matt Kievan hit two of his four three’s in the third quarter to spark LCC’s run. He finished the night with 12 points. Corey Thelen had a game high 14 points for I^kewood. while Travis Willard added 11, and Kyle Rowland eight. Rowland had nine rebounds and Willard six. The Cougars came back despite not shoot­ ing a free throw the entire night. Lakewood only shot five, knocking down four of them. Anthony Fernandez and Andrew Campbell each scored 13 points for the Cougars. Lakewood ends the regular season with a 17-3 mark, with all three of its losses coming in Capita] Area Activities Conference Division 3 action. The league champions from Haslett had been the only team to defeat Lakewood so far this season. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lakewood volleyball team defeated Charlotte in four games at Hastings High School Saturday to claim its 14th consecutive district title. The win sets up a Class B regional semi­ final match with Hudsonville Unity Christian Saturday at Portland High School, beginning at 11:30 am. Grand Rapids South Christian and West Catholic square off in the other semifinal at 10 a.m. The host Saxons fell 3-2 in their opening round match with the Belding Redskins Saturday morning. Saxon senior middle blocker Jamie VanBoven and head coach Gina McMahon were in tears before the match, ar. VanBoven sprained her ankle in warm-ups. She still stepped onto the court and did all she could to lead the Saxon charge. “It slowed her down, but she is not a complrt^er. She iced it, and it was taped, she did­ n't whine or complain." said McMahon. She didn’t seem to slow down too much either. She led the Saxons with 15 kilb.. Not normally a back row player, she also lod the team with six aces. The Saxons fell behind two games to none as Belding won game one 26-24. and game two 25-13. It was VanBoven’s serving that helped spark Hastings in its game three win. A sting of nine straight point* with VanBoven serving helped Hastings take a 26-24 win in game three. Hastings then took game four 25-18, but Belding won the deciding fifth game 15-7 by jumping out to a quick lead in the game. “All season long they have come from behind. 1 honestly believed we had the match,” said McMahon. “We had the momen­ tum in the fourth game, we won the fourth game. (Belding) just came out really strong in the fifth game. We fell five or six points behind and there was no way we could catch up.” The Saxons were all solid. Senior setter Katie Lawrence tallied 25 assists in the match. Belding was topped by Charlotte in the semifinals. 25-16. 25-17,25-12. In the championship match Charlotte came out aggressive in game one taking an early lead, but slowly Lakewood fought back to lead 24-23. Miscues on serve receive cost the Vikings game one 26-24. . “We controlled the game from the midway point on, but miscommunication cost us at the end." said Lakewood coach Jeff Duits. The next three games were dominated by the Lakewood offeree which had the Orioles totally confused and led to many attacks with single blocks and easy scores. Stevie Spetoskey wore down Charlotte with her aggressiveness at the net hitting the ball from sideline to sideline. Morgan Pennington continued her late season charge with kill after kill. All the Viki-.gs players had a hand in keeping Charlotte & bay with good net play or digging balls in the back row. Lakewood won the final three games by the scores of 25-16,25-17,25-17. “Stevie was spectacular today," said Duits. “We just jumped on her back and she carried us. She had 24 kills today with no errors. You can't ask for more than that. “But, our whole team is playing so well right now. We just want to get better this week BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! 1-800-237-2379 and try to win the regional title Saturday." Besides the 24 kills Spetoskey also had ’.4 digs and 6 blocks. Pennington had kills and 5 aces. Emily Duits and Emily MacDonald each added 19 kills. Brehm had 67 assists and continued to play great defense along with freshman Melanie Forman. Lakewood’s record now stands at 37-12-1. The Vikings opened play last Saturday against Ionia and defeated the Bulldogs in three games 25-10, 25-9, 25-7. In typical Viking style it was a balanced offense and good defense that kept Ionia from getting any momentum going early. Lakewood rolled through all three games behind the setting of Brehm and serving of Chelsea Backe. Brehm distributed the ball to all of her hit­ ters and they put it away time and again. Backe had runs of nine consecutive points in each of the first two games to open up big leads that the Vikings built on. “I think our kids handled that first match very well" said coach Duits “They came in focused and set the tempo right away." Hastings junior Mallon Spoelstra leans forward for a (fig in Saturday's district open­ er against Belding. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lions’ Boss is the only local grappler left in Division three The end of the 2004-05 wrestling season came too soon for many of the Lions. The Lions' team season came to an end with a one-point loss to Constantine in the Division 3 regional semifinals last Wednesday at Comstock High School Only one Lion is still wrestling, senior Ben Boss. He was the only one of three to advance out of Saturday’s individual regional at Corunna High School. He will return to the Palace of Auburn Hills March 10,11. and 12. Maple Valley s Ron Smith and Tyler Greenfield also participated in Saturday's tournament. Delton’s Brett Bissett, the Panthers’ only regional qualifier also saw his season end Saturday, in the Division 3 tournament at HCB Cash Management Plus Account Hamilton. Boss suffered his first loss of the season Saturday, and was third in the 145-pound weight class behind Caro senior Brandon Putman and Montrose junior John Fulger. The second and third place medalists topped Bissett in the 125-pound weight ci’is at Hamilton Saturday. Bissett was lopped 18-3 by Godwin Heights’ Addison West, the eventual silver medalist in the opening round, and then fell to Hamilton's bronze medalist Danny Woldring 5-3 in the consolation semifinals. In between. 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S.iid premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 16. Town 2 North, Range 8 West, Baltimore Township. Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing al the Southeast comer of M part of toe Northwad 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 16, lying West of M-37 highway right-of-way; toence West 110 fest and 4 Inches; thence North 227 feat and 6 inches; toence East 123 feet and 10 inches to too right-of-way of M-37 highway; toence Southerly along toe Westerly Ina of Highway to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from toe date of auch sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wtth MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period ahal bo 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 10, 2005 For more information, piease cal: FC H 248.583.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Sto 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Erie A047448F01 Notice Ot Mortgage Forecioeure Bate rH® ARM ■ A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE UBED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PUriCHASERB: TMa sale may ba MORTGAGE SALE - Detautt has been made In toe conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey McMahon a/k/a Jeffrey L McMahon and Margaret McMahon, husband and wife, original mortgagor^), to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 22,2001, and recorded on March 2. 2001 to Mument 1Q555M, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at toe dale hereof toe turn of Ninety-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Three And 11/100 Dottare ($89,403.11). todudtog internet al 11.05% per annum. Under toe pcwrer of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the «ute In auch ceee made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given toet sefd mortgage wttl be 'orectoeed by a sate ot toe mortgaged promisee, or acme part of toem, at pubttc vendue, at toe Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1XJ0 PM, on March 31.2005. Said premises are situated to Village of Mtddtovttte, Barry County, Michigan, and are deacribad aa: Lot 32 of Ctwteaon Haights Addteon No. 2 to the VBage of Mtodtevflte according Io too recorded Plat thereof aa recorded to Uber 4 of Plats on Page 62. The redemption period ahal be 6 months from ths dale of such sate, unteaa determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: Manto 3, 2005 For more information, piease cal: FC 8 248.583.1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Chase Homo Finance. LLC succes­ sor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Sto 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4049441F01 owaww Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Saia TH® FIRM 18 A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAM WU BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE KIMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia eale may be **a*1«w4^*4 uy Aw* Bia* rwwGYnwwij uw ^wwualwwlaw* fe* ■* that event, your demegee, If any, ahal bo SmHod ootafy to too return of the bid amount ten­ dered at oaie, piuo interact MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon mode to too conditions of a mortgage made by John F Avery, a single man. original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 26, 2000, and recorded on November 3. 2000 to instrument 1061543, to Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due st toe date hereof toe sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Two Hundred Thirty­ Seven And 03/100 Dottars ($78,237.03). todudtog interest at 10.125% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mortpago and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage win ba toredoeed by a sate of toe mortgaged premtoes. or tome part of them, at puMc vendue, at toe Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 130 PM, on March 31. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the southeast comer of the northeast 1/4 of section 23, town 2 north, range 10 west thence west 220 feet, thence north 990 feet, thence west 220 feet thence south 990 feet, thence east to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate Dated: March 3. 2005 For more information, please call: FC D 248.583.1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bmgham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte 8048751F01 omms Notice Of Mortgage roractoaura Sale TH® ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WU. BE USED FOR TWAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In aaa^a vwh, X*m*a** W ***** *l*wM M —*5 uwi ubuhi^b, it wry, whh> dv ihtwi- ad eotefy to the return of the bld amount tendered al sate, pfua Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeff King and Kathy King, husband and wife, original mort­ gagors), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, toe., Mortgagee, dated November 19,2001, and record­ ed on November 30. 2001 to Instrument 1070514, to Barry county records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage toere to claimed to be due at toe date hereof the sum of One Hundred Savon Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty And 51/100 Cottars ($107330.51). Inducing interest at 5.625% par annum. Under toe power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice la hereby given toet said mortgage wib ba forectoeed by a sate of .the mortgaged premtoes, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Cowlhouse to Hastings at 130 PM, on March 31.2005 Said premtoes are situated to Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are doocribad as: Lot 30 of Ptonaar Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof, as reewtod to Uber 3 of Plate, Page 80, Barry County Records The redemption period Shan be 6 months from toe date of such sale, unless datemtoed aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600 .3241a. in which caae toe redemption period shaN be 30 days from toe date of ouch sate. Dated: March 3.2005 For more information, please cal: FC C 248.583.1301 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48029-5822 Rte 8031236F02 °*w’4 ffodrw Of TH® ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT... ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAM WU. BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sale may be MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made to toe conditions ot a mortgage mada by Robert J. FarweH. Jr. and Keren Farwott, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Ameriquesi Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, deled October 23,2003, end recorded on November 18, 2003 to instrument 1117802, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset Backed PaaaThrough Certificates, Sedas 2003-11 under toe Poottng and Servicing Agreement dated as of November 1, 2003, without recourse as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is dtemed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Four And 45/100 Dolars ($140,154.45), todudtog inter­ est at 7.75% per annum. Under toa power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and toe statute to such case made and pro­ vided, nottoa is hereby given that said mortgage wB ba toredoeed by a eate of too mortgaged premisos, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, st the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 130 PM, on March 10, 2005. Said promises are situated to Township of Prakovilte, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 11, 12 and 13 of Poplar Beach No. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded to Uber 3 of Plate on Page 31, Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from toe date of such sate, unteas determined aban­ doned to aooordance wtth MCLA 600 3241a, m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sate. Dated: February 10,2005 For more information, piease cal: FC H 248.583.1300 TrottATfott,r.C. Attorneys For Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, aa Trustee of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-11 under the Pooftog and Servicing Agreement dated aa of November 1, 2003, without recourse 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rte 8046968F01 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedsnra Estate m f NO. 300*287?$ DE Estate of ARTHUR W. HECK. Deceased. Date of Notfoe Of Fyacfoeure Saia THS RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTNO TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY NFORMATKM WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TNa Mh iMy b> condition, o( a mortQaae made by John R Stamps, an urmaniad man. original rortgagorfs). Io Mortgage Electronic RogUnSon Syatems, Inc. Mortgagee, dated November 24.2003, and record­ ed on December 10. 2003 in Instrument 1110029. and modified by Affldava executed on January 20. 2005 and recorded on January 25. 200'. In instru­ ment 114OS47. in Barry county reoorde. Michigan, on which mortgage them Is claimed to be due M tie date hareol the sum ol One Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-One And 99/100 DoBars (5145.2S1.99). hdudkig Interest M 8125% par annum. Under the power ol eala contained In eaid mort­ gage and the statute m ouch case made and pro­ vided. notice Io hereby given lhat aald mortgage wB ba foredosad by a eale ol the mortgaged prantlaaa. or some part ol them, at public vendue, at the Barry County CourthouM m Heatings at 1:00 PM. on March 10. 2005. Said pnmleoe era situated in Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. Lot 80 of Sunset Shores <2. accord­ ing to the reoordod plat thereof in Uber 5 ol Plats on Pago 39. Also commencing at the Northeaat comer ol Section 10. Town 1 North. Range 8 West. Johnstown Township. Barry County. Michigan: bianco North 89 Degree, 49 Minute, Waal along the North line ol said Section to. a dbtanoo ol 1778 13 Fool; thence South 15 Degrees 11 MHutes West 521.90 Foal to the true place ol beginning; mono. South 15 Degrees 11 MkuM Weal 200.00 Foal: thence North 74 Degrees 49 Minutes Weal 200.00 Feet Io the Easterly kne ol Sunset Drive; thane* North 15 Degrees 11 Minutes East along said Eaatoriy me 200.00 Feet: thence South 74 Degrees 49 Foal East 200 00 Feet Io the place of beginning. The redemption period shall ba 6 months from the date of such sate, unteaa determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period ahal bo 30 days from the date of auch sate. Dated: February 10.2005 For more information, piease cM: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorney.! For Mortgage Electronic Regtetration Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fde 8029933F02 owm* FORECLOSURE NOTICE Thte firm to a debt ceftertor attempting to ooflect a debt Any kdormotion obtahred eM be MORTGAGE SALE - Ootauit has boon made In -too conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Lawrence W. Knobloch and Madefine C. Knobtoch, in Joint Tenancy to Southern Pacific Funding Corporation, a California Corporation Mortgagee, dated Joly 14,1998 and recorded August 5,1998 In Document No. 1016116, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was subsequently assigned through mesne assignments to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Trustee tor too regis­ tered hoidora of ACE Securities Corporation Home Equity Loan Trust. Series 2004-HS1. Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates on which mortgage rare Is claimed to be due at the date hereof too sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Nineteen DoHara and Eighteen Cents ($82,319.18) todudtog interest 10.55% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and too statute to such cess made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB bo toredoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse 1.1 Hastings, Ml at 1 ^X) p.m. on Thursday, March 24. 2005. Said premisos are situated to VBage of Dolton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lots 28 and 29 of Doton Plat, according to too recorded Plat thereof as recorded to Uber 1 of Plats, Pago 29, excepting therefrom toe Soulhoastemfy Extension of Main Street as found recorded to Uber 1 of Plats, Pago 33. said Strad also being part of J R- Bush's Fhst Addteon to the VBags of Dotton. Commonly known as 144 Maple, Defton Ml 49046 The redemption period ahal bo 6 months from too date of such sate, unless determtood aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sate. Dated: FEBRUARY 14. 2005 JPMorgan Ct^so Bank, as Trustee tor the regis­ tered holders of ACE Securities Corporation Home Equity Loan Trust. Sorias 2004-HS1. Aaoot Backed Pass-Through Certificates. Assignee of ktortgaga Attorneys: Potestivo 6 Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester HBs, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 birth: 11/15/1918. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. ARTHUR W. HECK, who lived at 7696 OSBORNE ROAD, DELTON, Michigan dted 1/5^005. Creditors of the decedent are notified that ail claims against the estate wB be forever barred unless presented to PHYLLIS A HECK, named personal representative, or proposed personal rep­ resentative, or to both the probate court at 206 WEST COURT STREET. HASTINGS and the named/proposed personal repreeentative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 2/28^005 Daniette Redmond Streed Robert A. Tremain A associates, P.CM te a debt eottoctor and ww are attempting to collect a debt and any information obtainod will bo used tor that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Defautt has boon made to the conditions of a mortgage mode by RICHARD J. ALWARD AND STEPHANIE A. ALWARD. MAR­ RIED to PNC BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION. Mortgagee, dated Novembo.- 29.2001. as recorded on Docombor 11.2001, as Instrument No. 1071162 BARRY County Records, Michigan, on which mxtgags toere is daimeo to be duo at the date hereof the sum of one hundred tarty three thousand seven hunored sixty three and 25/100 Dollars ($143,783.25). todudtog interest at 7.240% par annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB bo foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premteM. or some part of them, at public vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, Ml, at liX) pjn. on March 24. 2005. Said premtoes are situatrxl in TCWfrSHIP OF IRVING, Barry County. tScnigan ano' so doocribad as: THE 2 1/2 OF FIVE ACRES IN THE NW COR­ NER OF THE NE 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 OF SEC­ TION 10. TOWN 4 N, RANGE 9 W. IRVING TWP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, BEING 330 FEET N AND S BY 680 FEET E AND W. The redemption period shati bo 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated: February 24. 2005 PNC BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Mortgagor Robert A. Tremain & Associates P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009ti616 For Information please cel: (248)540-7701 FORECLOSURE NQDGF TH® NOTICE ® AN ATTWPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTABO WBX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOBE. Default has been made to toe terms and conditiona at a Mortgage made by SCOTT H. COS­ GROVE and SELENA M COSGROVE, hueband and wife, of 11571 Kingsbury Road, Delton, Michigan 49046, to CHOICEONE Mortgage Company at Michigan, a Michigan corporation, of 109 East Division. Sparta. Michigan 49345. Mortgagee. The Mortgage to dated February 18, 2004, and to recorded to toe Offtoe ot toe nsgtotsr of Deeds for toe County of Barry and State of MtoNgen on February 23, 2004, aa Instrument number 1122614. The sum claimed to be due and owing on the Mortgage as of toe date of this Notice to One Hundred Three Thousand Four Hundred Twenty Dollars and 28/100ths ($103,420.26) inducing principal and interest Under toe power of sate contained to said Mortgage and toe statute to such case made and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, the 31st day of March. 2005, at 1XX) p.. to the afternoon, local time, said Mortgage will be toredoeed at a sale of public auction to the highest bidder at toe East door of the Courthouse at 220 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan 49066 (that being the place of holding Circuit Court to said County), of the premtoes and land described to the Mortgage, or ao much thereof as may be neceeaary to pay toe amount due ai the Mortgage, together with totoreal legal coats, and charges and expenses, todudtog the attorney tee, and also any sums which may be paid by toe undersigned necessary to proted to Merest Sakf premises are situated to Barry Township, Bany County, Michigan, and are described as fol­ tows: Commencing al toe East 1/4 comer of Section 9, Town 1 North, Rango 9 West. Barry Township, Bany County, Michigan; toence South 00*41'40* East. 330.06 fool atong East fine of said Section, toence North 89*34*13* West, 657.09 teat to the True Point of Beginning; thence South 00^5'47- West. 333.07 foot; thonco North 89*40'39* West. 431.80 feet; thence North (Xf50*34* West, 352.57 foot along too West Ina of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 9; thence South 80*2BT5* East, 8438 teat; thence South 30M3W East. 87.61 teat; toence South 89*34*13* East 11438 toot thence North 641 7*59* EasL 12034 toet; thence South 89*34*13* East 99.59 toot to the Point of Beginning. Subject to and together wtth a non-exduaive easement for ingress, egress and public utftties purposes appurtenant thereof, 66 toot in width. 33 feat each side of a centerline, deserfoed as: Commencing at the East 1/4 comer of Section 9, Town 1 North, Range 9 West. Barry Township. Bony County. Michigan; thence South 00*4140* East. 661.58 toot atong the East too of said Section; thence North 89*40*39* West, 1295.40 toet; thence North 00^034* West. 99.02 Met atong the Waal too of toe East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section to too True Point of Beginning of said contertoo; toence South 801936* EaaL 7137 toot; thence South 55*353r East. 97.17 toot; toence South 89*4039” East. 762.48 toot, thence North 0019*21* East. 1700 toot to too end of sted center toe and a point hereinafter referred to as Reterence Point "A*. Also a circular extension of said ease­ ment tor cul-de-sac purposes having a radius of 50 toet centered on aforementioned Reference Point PPN: 08-03-009-001-92 Commonly known as 11571 Kingsbury Road, Defton, Michigan 49046 The redemption period shall be one (1) year from the date at such sale unlees determined abandoned In accordance wtth 1048 CL 600.3241, In which case toe redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: February 23. 2005 ChoiceOne Mortgage Company of Michigan. Mortgagee Ingrid A. Jensen, Attorney for ChoiceOne Mortgage Company of Michigan Law, Weathers & Richardson, P.C. 333 Bridge Street NW. Suite 800 Grand Rapids. Michigan 49504 ommm Notice Of Mortgage Forociosura Sato TH® HRki ® A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATKM WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTAC T OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte oeto may bo raodndod by the foructoalng mortgi MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the condMons of a mortgage made by Cynthia E. Reid and Dontel H. Overbeck, Joint Tenants, origi­ nal mortgagors), to Great Lakes Londsr, LLC, Mortgagee, dated November 28.2001. and record­ ed on Dooomber 12. 2001 in instrument 1071241, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Ftegstar Bank. FSB as assignee by an assignment, in Bany counry recoras. Michigan. on wmten mortgage mere is claimed to bo due at the date hereof too sum of Sixty-Eight Thousand Nino Hundred Sixty-Nine And 10/100 Dottars ($68389.10), including interest at 8.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB bo forectoeed by a sate of toe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at tho Bany County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM. on March 24, 2006. Said premises are situate m Ctty of Heatings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1, Stock 7. of Sopf^i E. KenttokTs Second AdtMon to too Ctty, form&rty tho VBage of Hasttnge, accord­ ing to the plat toarco* as recorded In Uber 1 of Plato on Page 37. 9arry County Records. Tho redemption period shafl bo 6 monttw from too dale of such sate, unteas dotermlnod aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6003241a, in which case toe redemption period shal bo 30 days from toe date of such sate. Dated: February 24.2006 For more information, piease caH: FC W 248393.1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For negater Bank, FSB 30400 TWograph Rd Ste 200 Btoatwn Farms. Mfchtaan 48025-5622 TH® ARM ® A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTIWTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATION OBTAMED WU BE USED FOR THAT RBIPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M AC11VE MUTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Dotautt has boon matte in tho condtttons of a mortgage made by Fre/terick M. Anderson, a single man, to CilMnanctel, mort­ gagee. dated January 29. 2004 and recorded February 2.2004 In Instrument No. 1121586, Barry County Records. There to cteimod to bo duo on such mortgage too sum of Seventy-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred TT*ly-Eight and 84/100 Dolors ($78,83834) inciudtog Interest at toe rate ot 735% par annum. Under tho power of sate contained in the n»>1gage and too statutes of toe State of Michigan, notice to hereby given that the mortgage wB be forectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged promises, or some part at them, al pubic venue at the Berry County Courthouse in Hostings In Bany County, Mtohigen at 130 pjn. on March 10,2005. The premises are located in tho Township of Rutland. Bany County, McMgan. and are described A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION THIRTY-FIVE (35). TOWN THREE (3) NORTH. RANGE NINE (9) WEST RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE FORTH AND SOUTH ONE-QUARTER LME OF SAID SECTION THIRTY-FIVE (35) WHICH UES 490 FEET DUE NORTH OF THE SOUTH ONEQUARTER POST OF SAID SECTION THIRTYFIVE (35), THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 37 MINUTES WEST 264 FEET. THENCE DUE NORTH 330 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 37 MINUTES EAST 264 FEET. THENCE DUE SOUTH 330 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. LESS AND EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST ONE QUARTER OF SECTION 35. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRBED AS FOL­ LOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH ONE-QUARTER LME OF SAID SEC­ TION 35. WHICH LIES DUE NORTH OF THE SOUTH ONE-QUARTER POST OF-SAJO-8ECTION 35, 490 FEET; THENCE NORTH 69 DEGREES 37 MINUTES WEST 284 FEET; THENCE DUE NORTH 150 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 37 MINUTES EAST 264 FEET; THENCE DUE SOUTH 150 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN The redemption period Shan be 6 months from the date of such sate, unlees the property te deter­ mined abandoned to accordance with MCLA §600.32418, in which caae toe redemption period ahal be 30 days from toe date at toe sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreefoetog mortgagee can rescind the sate to toe event a 3rd party buys the property and toere te a simultaneous resolution wtth the borrower. In that event, your damages. I any, are Smfted aotefy to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Doted: February 10, 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys lor CWfinandal, Inc.. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 293.0072 Lake Road 480 W. Lovett Street Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 (289)2783055 PHYLLIS A. HECK 7896 OSBORNE ROAD DELTON. Ml 49046 269-623-6919 NOTICE NOTICE Th, Barry County Board ol Commtatonw * waking an rx» vidual to serve on the Agriculture Preservation Board. Applicants must represent local natural resource conservation interests. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office. Jid floor of the Courthouse. 220 W. State St. Hastings: (2091 9«5-12M. and must be returned no later than 500 p.m. on March 17. 2005 nessxM The Bany County Board of Commissioners will hold their March 22. 2005. regular scheduled meeting at 700 p.m. at the Hastings Charier Township Hall, 885 River Ac’.. Hastings, Michigan. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 3. 2005 - Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condition of a mortgage made by George Richer a/k/a George J. Richer and Leslie A. Richer, husband and wife to Household Finance Corporation l.'l by a mortgage dated May 27, 2003 and recorded on May 29, 2003 tn Instrument No 1105376, Bany County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Six Hundred Thirty Five Dollars and 32/100 ($100. 635.32) .nclud ng interest at 9.74% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml on March 24. 2005 at 1:00 p m Said premises are situated in the Village of Middleville. County of Barry State of Michigan, and are described as Lot 68 of Middleville Downs Addition <3 Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date ot such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated. February 4. 2005 Joel E. Grand. Esq. GRAND & GRANO PLLC 31731 Northwestern Hwy . #151 Farmington Hitts. Ml 48334 (248) 538-3737 67559 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made m the conditions ot a mortgage made by Robert G Johnson, III. and Lisa A Alexander, a single man and a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc., a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated June 24. 1999, and recorded on July 14. 1999 in instrument 1032494, and assigned by mesne assignments to First Nationwide Mortgage Corporation, a Delaware Corporation as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Five Thousand Three Hundred TwentyThree And 91/100 Dollars ($85,323.91). including interest at 7.5% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on March 24. 2005. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A triangular piece of land described as al! that piece of land in Southeast comer ol the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16. Town 3 North. Range 9 West, lying South and East of the highway. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600,3241a, in which case the recamption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 24. 2005 For more information, please call: FC W 248.593 1312 Trot! & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Crtimortgage. Inc., successor in inter­ est to First Nationwide Mortgage Corporation a Delaware Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Re f025400F02 ®U,7W Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus ..rterest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew J Milanowski, a married man and Lisa A Milanowskt, his wfe. original mortgagor(s). Io MMS Mortgage Services. Ltd . Mortgagee, dated April 21. 2003. and recorded on April 28. 2003 in instrument 1102817, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Washington Mutual Bank. FA as assignee by an assignment, u. Bany county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed <o be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty Thousand Seven Hundred Sixteen And 13/100 Dollars ($80,716.13). including interest a! 5.75% jX' annum. Under the power of rale cor tamed in said mort­ gage and tho statute in iuct; case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage rill be foreclosed by a sale of tt«e mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on March 21. 2005 Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 and the East 25 feet of Lol 2. Block 4. Samuel Roush's Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 28. also that part of the lomer Pere Marquette Railroad Right-of-Way described as: Beginning at the intersection of the South !<ne of Lot 1 of said Block 4 and the Easterly line of said railroad right-of-way: thence Northwesterly atong said Easterly nght-of-way to the West Ime of the East 25 feet of Lot 2; thence South atong the Southerly extension of said 1; thence East to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated February 24. 2005 For more information, ptease call: FC R 248 593 1305 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys For Washington Mutual Bank. FA 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #048565F01 cwbbm Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Louis R. Hamel, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s). Io Amenquest Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated December 17, 2003. and recorded on January 30. 2004 in instrument 112*518. in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Amenquest Mortgage Securities Inc.. Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2004-R1 under the pooling & servicing agreement dated as February 1, 2004 without recourse as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Three And 80/100 Dollars ($109,833.80), including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and ihe statute tn such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on March 10. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as The South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 16. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, excepting therefrom the East 60 feet of Tract ■A’ the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 16. Town 1 North, Range 7 West, also excepting the North 5 acres ol the fol­ lowing description; ihe South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 Sectton 16. Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Also excepting the South 10 acres of the North 15 Acres of the South 1/2. of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 16. Town 1 North, Range 7 West The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated February 10. 2005 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593 1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Senes 2004-R1 under the pooling & servicing agreement dated as February 1. 2004 without recourse 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4047078F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default having been made in Ihe terms and conditions ol a certain mortgage made by Thomas Brady, married to Heidi Brady of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor Io Long Baach Mortgage Company dated the 30th day of April A D 2003. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 14th day ot November. A.D. 2003. in Instrument No. 1117567 of Barry Records, which said mortgage was thereafter on. to-wit the 30th day of December. A.D.. 2004, assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2003-4. thru mesne assignments and recorded on January 12. 2005 in the office of Register of Deeds in lnstrur<ent No. 1140071 for said County of Bany Records, or which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of S 138,968 00 (One hundred Thirty Eight thousand. Nine hundred Eighty Eight dollars and Zero cents) including interest there on at 9.25% (nine point two five) percent per annum And no suit proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute ol the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is he’-tfCy given that on. the 10th day of March, A D., 2005. at 1:00 o'clock said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sate at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Barry County. Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows. Ail that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Barry, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit. Beginning at Ihe Northwest comer of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 ot section 36, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, running thence North 89 degrees 35 minutes 30 seconds East 200 feet, thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes East 308.0 feet, thence South 89 degrees 35 minutes 30 seconds West 200 feet, thence North 0 degrees 05 minutes West 308 0 feet to the point of beginning. Tax !D: 08-03-036-031-60 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: February 3. 2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO., L.P.A. By: Daniel E. best. (P58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weltman. Wanberg & Reis Co.. LP.A. 755 W Big Seaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy. Michigan 48084 WWRKH042881 NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking individ­ uals to serve on the Planning & Zoning Commission. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office. 3rd floor of the Courthouse. 220 W. State St. Hastings; (269) 945-1284. and must be returned no later than 500 p.m. on March 17. 2005 09539052 HASTINGS CHARTER TOWHSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE The Hastings Charter Township Board ot Review lor 2005 wB be held at the Township Hall at 885 River Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058, on the fofiowing dates Tuesday. March 8 - Organizational Meeting -130 p.m. Tuesday. March 15 - Appeal Hearing 9-12 p.m. & 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, March 16 - Appeal Hearing 9-12 p.m. & 1-4 p.m. Thursday. March 17 - Appeal Hearing 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. The Board of Review will meat as many more days as deemed necessarv to hear questions, protests, and to equalize the 2005 assessments Writton protests may be 9K* to tho above address by Tuesday, March 15.2005. The tentative ratios and the estimated muMiers tor each class of mN property and personal property for 2005 are as follows: Agricultural41.75%1.1078 Commercial 55.55%900' Industrial 49.91%1.0018 Residential47.72%1.0478 Personal50%1.00 Upon 10 days notice to the Supervisor the Township will provide reasonable and necessary serv­ ices to individuals with disabilities who wish to attend the Board of Review. Jim Brown, Supervisor Hastings Charter Township 095X719 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW FOR 2005 WILL BE HELD AT THE TOWN­ SHIP HALL 11015 S NORRIS ROAD. P'-EASE CALL FOR APPOINTMENT - 26^623-2664 PUBLIC APPEALS SCHEDULED AS SUCH: BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP The Baltimore Township Board will hold a public meeting on the proposed township budget for fis­ YOU MAY PROTEST BY LETTER. ALL LETTERS SHALL Be IN THE TOWNSHIP HALL BY MARCH 24. 2005 THE BOARD OF REVIEW WILL MEET AS MANY MORE DAYS AS DEEMED NECESSARY TO HEAR APPEALS. AND TO EQUALIZE THE 2005 ASSESSMENT ROLL cal year 2005/2006 at the Baltimore Township Hall, 3100 E. Dowling Rd.. Hastings. Ml. on Tuesday, March 8, 2005, at 7 p.m. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PRO­ POSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS MATTER. TENTATIVE RATIOS AND ESTIMATED MULTIPLIERS FOR 2005 RATIO MULTI AGRICULTURAL40.91 12222 COMMERCIAL 49291.0144 INDUSTRIAL49.89 1.0022 RESIDENTIAL46.60 1.0730 PERSONAL50.00 1.0000 The Baltimore Township Board will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such assignors or audio tapes of printed materials being considered al the meeting to individuals with disabilities with 7 days notice to the clerk. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 (Open Meetings Act). MCLA 41 72a (2) (3) and the Amencans With Disabilities Act (ADA). Penny Ypma 269-945-3228 * THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE NECESSARY REASONABLE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. UPON A 10-DAY NOTICE PRIOR TO APPEAL HEARINGS CONTACT PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. 11015 S NORRIS RD.. DELTON. Ml 49046 PHONE NO. 289-623­ 2664. Baltimore Township Clerk THOMAS GUTHRIE SUPERV1SOR/ACT1NG SECRETARY PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP 09528824 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO HEAR ASSESSMENT APPEALS WILL BE HELD AT THE RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP HALL. 2461 HEATH ROAD. HASTINGS. MICHIGAN. ON THE FOLLOWING DATES: CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals wfl hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday. March 15. 2005. at 700 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street. Hastings, Michigan. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Zoning Board of Appeals to hear comments and make a determination on a variance request by James Crontnger. 1101 South Jefferson. Hastings, Michigan (See legal descriptton and map below) The applicant has requested a variance from Section 90-314(2)(a) and (b) of the City of Hastings ode of Ordinances, that if granted, will allow modifications to the dwelling such that the minimum required building setbacks on the front yaid and the side yard would not be met. CLASS AgncuRura Legal description of said property is: N 1/2 LOTS 1346 & 1347 OF ORIG PLAN OF THE VILLAGE (NOW CITY) OF HASTINGS MULTIPLIER ■ fn?8 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP (J«9) 948-2194 NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking irtorviduals to serve on the Mental Health Board Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office. 3rd floor of the Courthouse. 220 W State St, nestings; (269) 945-1284. and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m on March 17. 2005 Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (tetephona number 269-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Thomas Emery 09539054 ' TUESDAY. MARCH 8 - ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING - 900 A.M. WEDNESDAY. MARCH 16 - APPEAL HEARING - 900 A.M. - 1200 P.M. • 2 .00 - 500 PM FRIDAY. MARCH 18 - APPEAL HEARING - 900 AM. - T2O0F.M. - 600 - 900 P.M. FRIDAY. MARCH 25 - APPEAL HEARING -100-400 P.M. - 6.00 - 900 P.M. Notice of Budget Meeting 09538763 269-948-96V0 09539041 City Clerk �p»#e 16 - Thursday. Mrch 3. ZOOS - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES PUBUC NOTICE Date: March 3, 2005 Permit NO. M100-2978 Lakewood WW Auth WWTP The Michigan Department ot Environmental Quality proposes to reissue a discharge permit to: the Lakewood Wastewater Authority for the Lakewood Wastewater Authority WWTP, located in 13751 Harwood Road Lake Odessa. Michigan 48849 The application accepts and treats munici­ pal wastewater trom the Village of Lake Odessa. Odessa Township, the Village of Woodland, and Woodland Township The applicant discharges treated municipal wastewater to the Little Thomapple River, in the SE IM. SW 1M. Section 4. Town 4N. Range 7W, Barry County. The draft permit includes ’he following modifica­ tions to the previously permit: Addition of a new Pollutant Minimization Program for Total Mercury; a Short Term Waste Characterization Study; new effluent monitoring requirements for Total Mercury; and Acute and Chronic toxicity; and new final efflu­ ent limits for Total Silver. Total Mercury, and Acute and Chrome Toxicity. The final effluent limitation for Total Mercury is 10 ng/l. which is the Level Currently Achievable based on a multiple discharg­ er vanance from the water quality-based effluent limit of 1/3 ng/l, pursuant to Rule 323.110(9) of the Michigan Water Quality Standards Comments of objections to the draft permit received by April 4. 2005. wwi be considered the final decision to issue the permit. Persons desiring information regaroing the draft permit, procedures tor commenting. or requesting a hearing, should contact: Jeff Fischer. Permits Section. Water Bureau. Department ol Environmental Quality. P.O. Box 30273. Lansing. Michigan 48909. telephone 517-335-4188, e-mail: fischeij@michigan.gov . Copies of the public notice, fact sheet, and draft permit may be obtained via the Internet (http7Avww.michigan.gov/deq - on the left side ot the screen click of Water. Surface Water, and NPDES Permits; then dick on 'Permits of Public Notice* which is under the Permits banner) or at the Water Bureau Grand Rapids District Office located at Unit 10. 350 Ottawa N.W.. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503-2341. telephone: 616-356-0500 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY Default has occurred in the conditions of a cer­ tain mortgage made between CRAIG J. SWAN­ SON, TRUSTEE OF THE CRAIG. J. SWANSON TRUST dated March 24. 1995 (-Mortgagor) and IONIA COUNTY NATIONAL BANK (-Mortgagee'), dated September 23. 1998 and recorded October 19. 1996 as Document No. 1019595, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. as of February 15.2005 the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR and 80/100 DOLLARS ($108.554 80). including interest at 7.675% per annum Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in said Mortgage and in the statutes m such case made and provided Notice is hereby gr/en that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ot the mortgaged premises at public venue at ttie East door of the Bany County Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hastings. County of Barry, Michigan at 1.00 p.m. on March 31. 2005. Said mortgaged premises are situated Hastings Township. Barry County, Michigan, commonly known as 4415-4417 Janis Street, Hastings. Michigan and legally described as: Parcel 2; Commencing at the Northeast comer of Lot 8 of Barry’s Subdivision according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of plats on Page 11; thence S75’ 42^ 113 25 feet tor a place of begin­ ning; thence N75’42W 113.25 feet; thence S 123.19 feet; thence S75*42*E 100 feet thence Northerly in a straight line approximately 123.19 feet to the place of beginning Parcel 3: Commencing at the Southwest comer of Lot 5 of Barry’s Subdivision, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 4 of Plats. Page 11. said point being hereinafter designated as Point ‘A’, thence Easterly along the Southerly line of said Lot 5 to the Southeast corner of said Lot 5. said Southeast comer being hereinafter detonated as Point *B*. thence Easterly from Point “8*. in a straight line at the same angle as the line that runs from the aforesaid Point “A* to the aforesaid Point *8*. 100 feet tor a piece of beginning: thence Westerly m a straight Ine to the aforesaid Point *8*; thence North 196.31 feet; thence South 75’42’ East 100 feet; thence Southerly in a straight line to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be six (6) months trom the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(a), in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Dated: February 22 2005 IONIA COUNTY NATIONAL BANK. Mortgage Gary G. Love Oar on & Hantsch. P.LC. Attorneys for Mortgagee 4M9 Plainfield, N.E Grind Rapids. Ml 49525 (616) 363-0300 okmo Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, chan be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott A Runge and Theresa A. Runge, husband and wife, original mortgagors), to National City Bank. Indiana. Mortgagee, dated February 13. 1996, and recorded on February 15. 1996 in Liber 651 on Page 798. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Four Thousand Two Hundred Nineteen And 96/100 Dollars ($74,219 96). including Interest at / .25% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage ana the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of mem. at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hastings at 1:00 PM. on March 31. 2005 Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8 ol Fairview Estates No. 1, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 6. c< Plats. Page 6. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date ot such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sate Dated: March 3. 2005 For more information, please call. FC W 248 593 1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4050352F01 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default has been made in condition of the Mortgage (-Mortgage'), made as of September 30, 1999. by Jon S. and Kim A. Black, mortgagors, to Bank One. NA. original mortgagee, recorded on October 12. 1999, in the office of the Barry County Register of Deeds, at Uber 1036469. Pages 1-9, and assigned to Franklin Credit Management Corporation (‘Mortgagee") in an Assignment of Mortgage, recorded on January 18. 2005, in the office of the Barry County Register Deeds, at Uber 1140195. Page 1. on which Mortgage there is claimed lo be due and unpaid to Mortgagee, as of February 24. 2005. the sum of $119,331.07. plus attorney fees No legal or equitable proceeding is instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, or rf any suit or pro­ ceeding has been instituted, the same has been discontinued or an execution upon the judgment rendered therein has been returned unsatisfied. in whole or m part Under the power of sale contained in the Mortgage, and pursuant to the Michigan statutes, notice is given that on Thursday. March 31.2005. at 1:00 pm., local time, at the east side of the Courthouse entrance to Ihe Barry County Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan, there wtll be offered for sale and sold lo the highest bidder, at public sate, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on tho Mortgage, together with Ihe legal costs and charges of sate, the lands, premises, and property situated in the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, all subject to and described by the Mortgage (all collectively referred to as the 'Mortgaged Premises and Property'), as follows: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 17. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUN­ TY MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS; COMMENCING AT the CENTER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 441.0 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 171.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST 256 0 FEET. THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 170.96 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 00 SECO'.DS EAST 256 0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO AND TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER THE NORTH 612 FEET OF THE EAST 33 FEET OF SAID SOUTH­ WEST 1M TOGETHER WITH all the improvements now or hereunder erected on the property, and a'! ease­ ments. appurtenances, and fixtures now or here­ after a part of the property. All replacements and additions shall also be covered by this 'Security Instrumenl' All of the foregoing is referred to in this 'Security Instrument" as the 'Property.' The redemption ponod shall be six months of the date of the sate Dated February 18. 2005 Franklin Credit Management Corporation c/o Geoffrey A. Fields Dickinson Wright PLLC 200 Ottawa NW. Suite 900 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)458-1300 (3/24) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert E. Wilkins and Shire Lynn Wilkins, husband and wife, to Crtifinancial Mortgage Company. Inc., mort­ gagee. dated December 27. 2001 and recorded January 4, 2002 in Instrument Number 1072458, Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Nme and 49/100 Dollars ($83,609 49) including interest at the rate of 9.04% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan notice is hereby given that the mortgage will je foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, oi some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1 X)0 p.m. on March 10. 2005. The premises are located in the Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of Section 16, Town 2 North. Range 8 West. Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan, thence West 280.50 feet along the North line of said Section 16 to the point of beginning, thence South 330 feet parallel with ihe East Ime of $a«d Section 16; thence West 396 feet; thence North 330 feet; thence East 396 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandonod «r accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, it any are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: February 10, 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Crtifinancial Mortgage Company, Inc.. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 201 2008 tit NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE WHEREAS, default has been made »n the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Thomas A. Burke md Ju-Ann Burke, husband and wife. Mortgagors to Traverse Mortgage Corporation a Michigan corporation, Mortgagee, dated the 27th day of November, A.D., 2001, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds tor the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 6th day of December, A.D., 2001, as Instrument No. 1070653. WHEREAS, the amount of claimed to be due on the said mortgage aa of the date of this notice is the sum of sixty-five thousand one hundred forty-three and 15/100 dollar* ($65,1543.15), tor principal and interest-aad,-• • -—• ••- ’rnipno WHEREAS, no suit or proceedings al law or in ..equity have been instituted to recover tne debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof, and default having been made whereby the power of sate contained m said mortgage has become open ative NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage And pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on THURSDAY the 7th day of Apnl. 2005. at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon, local time, said mortgage will be foreclosed at a sate al public auction to the highest bidder at the easl door of the Circuit Courthouse m the City Of Hastings. County of Barry and State of Michigan (that being the place ol hold­ ing Circuit Court in said County), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as afore­ said. on said mortgage with the interest thereon at six and five eighths percent (6.625%) per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, includ­ ing the attorney fee allowed by law, and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned, nec­ essary to protect its interest In the premises. The premises described in said mortgage are as follows: Property situated in the City of Hastings, County ol Bany. State of Michigan, to wit: LAND IN THE CITY OF HASTINGS. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 11. ROBERT I. HENDERSHOTT’S FIRST ADDITION ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. EXCEPT COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 11; THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 11; TO A POINT 3 FEET FROM BEGINNING. THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY TO THE SOUTHEAST COR­ NER OF LOT 11; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING Commonly known as: 517 N. Congress, Hastings. Ml 49058 Parcel No. 08-55-060-011-00 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated February 24. 2005 Traverse Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee CHARLES A FORREST. JR. Attorney for Traverse Mortgage Corp. 703 E. Court St. Flint. Ml 48503 Telephone: (810) 238-4030 THIS FIRM IS DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLL' J A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE MEETINGS OF BOARD OF REVIEW Notice is hereby given that the 20C5 March Board of Review of the City of Hastings will convene March 8th and 11th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, and from 1 .-00 p.m. to 4XX) p.m.; also March 10th from 1:00 p.m. to 4XX) p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p m. The board will meet in the Second Floor Conference Room. City Hall. 201 E. State Street. Hastings, Michigan, for the purpose ol reviewing, correcting and equalizing the 2005 Assessment Roll. Taxpayers wishing to appeal the value assigned their property may appeal to the Board of Review in person or by letter. Taxpayers wishing to appear in person, please telephone 945­ 9350 for an appointment. Tentative factors for real property assessments in the City of Hastings will be as follows: RATIO FACTOR COMMERCIAL 49 88 1 0024 INDUSTRIAL 49 99 1 0002 RESIDENTIAL 47 80 1 0460 DEVELOPMENTAL 43 36 11532 PERSONAL 50 00 1 0000 09538769 Thomas Emery City Clerk NOTICE City ot Hastings seeks Cashier/Accounts Payable Clerk. Position involves customer service, pro­ cessing invoices for payment, other office tasks. Must be detail oriented, well organized, able to function with interruptions and multiple tasks. High school graduate with business course work and one-year general office experience required. Starting wage range $10 - $12 per hour depending on qualifications. Good benefits. Send resume with three references to Thomas Emery. Clerk/Treasurer. City of Hastings. 201 E. State St. Hastings. Ml 49058. by March 15. 2005. EOE aKstorr Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian S. Parsons and Jodi J. Parsons, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 20. 2003. and recorded on December 3,2003 in instru­ ment 1118607. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol One Hundred Eight Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Nine And 16/100 Dollars ($106,629 16). including interest al 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on March 31. 2005 Said premises arc situated in Township of Irving, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as; Beginning at the North 1/4 post ol Section 23. Town 4 North, Range 9 West; thence South 01 degree 30 minutes 32 second* West 420.00 feet along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 23; thence South 88 degrees 26 minutes 22 seconds East 300.00 feet; thence North 56 degrees 20 minutes 41 seconds East 84.24 feet: thence North 03 degrees 03 mmtues 02 seconds East 144 98 feet; thence North 59 degrees 16 rrentues 04 seconds West 137.23 feet; thence North 01 degree 30 min­ utes 32 seconds East 159.60 teet to the North hne of said Section 23; thence North 88 degrees 26 minutes 22 seconds West 253.00 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Northerly and Westerly 33 feet thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which caae the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated. March 3.2005 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593 1309 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Wells Fargo Bank. NA successor by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Binghsm Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite <049575F01 u«»oo. Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, H any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of th* bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Craig Vanderwerp and Debra Vanderwerp. husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated October 1. 2003, and recorded on October 22. 2003 In tostrumsnt 1116100, in Barry county records. Michigan, un which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-One Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Six And 25/100 Dollars ($121.37625). including interest at 5405% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings at 1:00 PM, on March 24, 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Thomapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as; Commencing at the Northwest comer of Section 5. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, thence East along the North line of said section. 883.70 feet; thence South 00 degrees 15 minutes East along the Easterly line of Noffke Drive in Noffke’s Lake Shore Plat as recorded m Liber 4 of Plats on Page 6 in the office of the Register of Deeds tor Bany County, a distance of 715.47 feet; thence continuing atong said Easterly line South 04 degrees 49 minutes West 289.38 feet; thenpe con­ tinuing along said Easterly line South 17 degrees 02 minutes West. 127 81 feet to the true place of beginning; thence continuing South 17 degrees 02 minutes West, atong the Easterly line of said Noffke s Drive 9.33 feet; thence South 32 degrees 16 minutes West, along said Easterly line 210.67 feet: thence South 60 degrees 54 minutes 17 sec­ onds East 201.28 feet thence North 30 degrees 51 minutes 27 seconds East. 240.00 toet: thence North 66 degrees 45 minutes 48 seconds West 200 00 feet to the place of beginning. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: February 24, 2005 For more information, please can FC C 248 593 1301 Trott 3 Trait. PC. Attorneys For ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc 30400 Telograpr. Rd Ste 200 Brngham Famts. Michigan 48025-5822 FW AO409OOFO1 r»4»r« NOTICE TO IRVING TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS Notice is hereby given that the proposed budget ol Irving Township for fiscal year 2005-2006 wiH be submitted for consid­ eration at a public hearing on March 9th at 7XX) p.m. The pro­ posed budget will be available for inspection at the township hall at 3425 Wing Road on March 4th at 10XX) a m. to 12XX) noon. Immediately following the pubic heanng a township board meet­ ing will be held to consider adoption of the 2005-2006 budget. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Wood School Rd . Middleville. Ml 49333. Phone * (269) 948-8893 c,ro1 Er9*n0' Cl** Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thl* *ate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee, in that event, your damage*. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return o? the bld amount ten­ dered at sate, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Brett A Mansberger. a mamed men. original mortgagor(si. to Amerifirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 7.2003, and recorded on February 10. 2003 in instrument 1097350 in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Washington Mutual Bank. FA as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there m claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum ot One Hundred Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Sixteen And 05/100 Dolla-s ($109,816.05), including interest at 4.625% per annum. Under the power of sate contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wifl be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM, on March 31. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Barry Barry County, Michigan, and are describe «*: Lots 68, 69. and 70 of the Replat of CY^ot *A* of Fter Lake Park Plat, according to tne recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Lite. 3 of Plats on Page 88. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate. u.iit>3s determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the red emption period shall be 30 days from the date of scch sate. Dated: March 3. 2005 For more information, please caH: FC R 248.593 1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Washington Mutual Bank. FA 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite F048949F01 Notice Of Mortage Forectosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO C OLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thto sate may be ed *ototy tothe return of the bid amount tendered at sate, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made ri the conditions of a mortgage made by Charlene G. Moore and Michael R. Moore, her husband, origins! mortgagor's), to Chadwick Mortgage. Inc., a Texas Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 14. 1999. and recorded on April 22.1999 In instrument 1028445. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank One Financial Services. Inc., a Texas Corporation as assignee by an assignment In Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof tiie sum ol One Hundred Forty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Two And 07/100 Dollars ($143,552.07), including interest at 10.94% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM. on March 17. 2006. Said premises are situated in Township ol Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: Commencing 744 feet North of the Southwest comer of Section 4, Town 2 North. Range 8 West, and thence East to the centertine of Highway M-37 tor point of beginning: thence West 166 toet; thence South 330 feet; thence East to centerline of Highway M-37; thence North 9 degrees 19 minutes West along the centerline of Highway M-37 to the point of beginning. Subject to an eaaement over foe North 16.5 feel thereof for ingress and egress pur- Parcel of land described as: Commencing in the center of State Trunk Line Highway M-37. where said Highway intersects the South Section line ot Section 4; thence West on the Section few to the Southwest comer of Section 4; thence North on the Section line 414 toet tor place of beginning; thence North on Section 330 toet; thence East to the cen­ ter of State Trunk Line Highway M-37; thence Southeasterly along the center of said Highway to a point due East of the place of beginning; thence due West to the place of beginning. Except com­ mencing 744 feet North of the Southwest comer of Section 4. Town 2 North. Range 8 West; thence East to the centerline of Highway M-37 tor point ol beginning; thence West 165 feet; thence South 330 feet; thence East to centerline of Highway M-37; thence North 9 degrees 19 minutes West along the centerline of Highway M-37 to the point of begin­ ning. Also a right of ingress and egress to the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 5, Town 2 North. Range 8 West over that part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 4, Town 2 Nurth. Range 8 West, lying West of said Highway and North of the parcel heretofore described. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate Dated; February 17. 2005 For more information, please caR: FC G 248 593.1310 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Bank One Financial Services. Inc., a Texas Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #046868F01 STATE OF MICHIGAN KENT COUNTY TRIAL COURT FAMILY DIVISION NOTICE OF HEARING Fite No 98-05506 DM Honorable C. Patrick Hillary KEVIN ROBERT ROSCOE. Plaint.fl vs JOYCE M. ROSCOE (now Freeman). Defendant Kevin Robert Roscoe. Plaintiff Michael J McPhiikps (P33715) Attorney for Defendant McPHILLIPS A McDOWELL. PLC 121 West Apple Street. Suite 1C1 Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-3512 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the MOTION FOR EX-PARTE CUSTODY, CHANGE IN CUSTODY. SUPPORT AND PARENTING TIME will come on to be heard before the Honorable C Patrick Hillary. Ken: County Tnal Court - Family Division. 180 Ottawa Avenue, NW. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503, on March 18, 2005, at 8:30 a.m., or as soon after as counsel may be heard Dated: February 11. 2005 Michael J McPhittips (P33715) �The Heeonge Banner - Thuradey. March 3. ZOOS - Page 17 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foracfo* we Sale THM RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMQ TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damegee. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount tendered at sale, plus IntsreeL MORTGAGE SAuE ■ Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronald Lee Mapes, a single man. original mortgagors). to Option One Mrrtgage Coroporation. a California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 2. 2004. and recorded on June 8,2004 in instrument 112895C. in Bany county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot One Hundred Thirty-One Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-One And 61/100 Dollars ($131,231.61), including Interest at 9.3% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo forectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or torn? part of them, at public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings at 1.-00 PM. on March 31. 2005. SrJd premises are situated in Township of Thomapple. Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel A: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33. Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 33: thence South 42018 feet for place of beginning; thence South 234.19 fest: thence Easst 186 feet; thence North 23419 Met; thence West 186 toet to the place ot beginning. Parcel B: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33. Town 4 North. Range 10 West described as: Commencing al the West 1/4 comer; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 420.81 feet along the East-West 1/4 line of said section; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 42 seconds East 186 feet parallel with the East­ West 1/4 fine of said section to the point of begin­ ning; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 42 sec­ onds East 130 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 310 feet; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 42 seconds West 160 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 310 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dote of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: March 3, 2005 For more information, ptease call: FC Q 248.5031310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Option One Mortgage Coroporation. a California Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #O49893F01 FORECL OSUME NOTICE ;r.. This firm Is a debt collector attempting to col­ lect a debL Any Information obtained will be used tor this purpose. If you are In the Military, pteaee contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Donald A. Gox and Dora M. Cox. husband and wtte to National C*y Bank of Columbus (‘BANK’), Mortgagee, dated February 9. 1999 and recorded February 11, 1909 in Instrument t 1025078. Barry County Records, Michigan and was subsequently assigned to: HSBC bank USA. as trustee on behalf of ACE Securities Corporation Home Equity Loan Trust and for the registered holders of the ACE Securities Corporation Home Equity Loan Trust. Series 2005-SD1, Asset Backed Pass Through Certificates, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Four Dollars and Thirty-Eight Cents ($80,264.38) including interest 10.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo forectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Mt at 1.XPM. on Thursday, March 31, 2005. Said premises are situated in Village of Woodland, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22. Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Commencing 970 feet South of the Northwest Comer al said Section; Thence East 196 loot; Thence South 124 feet; Thence West 198 toet; Thence North 124 feet to tho Place of Beginning. Commonly known as 211 S Main St. Woodland Ml 48897 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determmed aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 800.3241a. in which case the redemption period shafl be 30 days from tho date of such sate. Doted: FEBR'.IARY 28. 2005 HSBC Bonk USA. as trustee on behalf of ACE Securities Corporation Home Equity Loan Trust and tor foe registered holders of tho ACE Securities Corporation Home Equity Loen Trust. Series 2005SD1. Asset Backed Pass Through Certificates. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester HBs. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sate may bo rescinoea oy mo rorectowng mortgagee. in that event, your damages. If any, shaN bo Nmitod ootafy to tho return of the bM amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interact MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Robert J. Yamngton. a smgte man. original mortgagors), to Broadmoor Financial So. rices, Inc., a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee. dated April 26. 1999, and recorded on April 29. 1999 in instrument 1028855. and assigned by mesne assignments to Bank of American. NA as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Four Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Three And 15/100 Dollars ($84,883.1^). inducting interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wW be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1.-00 PM, on March 31, 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving. Barry County, Michigan, and are described aa: That part ol the southeast 1/4 of section 23. town 4 north, range 9 west, described as: commencing at foe south 1/4 comer ot said section; thence north 01 degrees X minutes 26 seconds east 2644.26 leaf atong the wool Lie of said southeast 1/4 ; thence south 88 degrees 35 minutes 54 seconds east 870.0 loot along the north line of said southeast 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence south 88 degrees 35 minutes 54 seconds east 447.26 foot; thence south 01 degrees 26 minutes 11 seconds west 433.14 teat; thence south 88 degrees 40 minutes 17 seconds east 75.0 feet; thence south 01 degrees 26 minutes 11 seconds west 75.0 toot; thence north 88 degrees 40 minutes 17 seconds west 522.91 feet atong the north line of the south 812.31 feet of the north 1/2 of said southeast 1/4; thence north 01 degrees X minutes 26 seconds east 508.71 feet to the piece of beginning, subject to and together with an easement for ingress, egress and utility purpose over a 66 foot wide strip of land, the centertine of which is described as: commencing at the south 1/4 comer of said section 23. town 4 north, range 9 west; thence north 01 degrees X minutes 26 seconds east 2285.26 teat atong the west hne of said southeast 1/4 to the place of beginning of said aawiment; thc«ce south 83 degrees 35 minutes 54 seconds east 296.0 toet atong the south line of the north 359 feet of said southeast 1/4; thence south X degrees 03 minutes 55 seconds east 225.87 feet; thence north 70 degrees 51 minutes X seconds oast 372JO toet to the east line of the west 870 feet ol said southeast 1/4; thence north 33 degrees 09 minutes 29 sec­ onds oast 262.35 feet; thence north 75 degrees 56 minutes 41 seconds east 444.72 feet to foe piece of ending of said easement. -. The redemption period shafl bo 12 months tom the date of such sale Dated: March 3. 2005 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593 1310 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Batik of American. NA 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 4X25-5822 Ale #048344F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lawrence W Knobloch and Madeline C. Knobloch, husband and wife, to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, mortgagee, dated Jure 5, 2002 and recorded June 12,2002 in Instrument Number 1082039, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now hold by Wefts Fargo Bank Minnesota. National Association, as Trustee tor ABFC 2002-OPT 1 Trust ABFC AssetBacked Certificates. Series 2002-OPTt by assign­ ment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register oi Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Two Hundred Ten Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Three and 35/IX Dollars ($210.47335) inducting interest at foe rate of 12.05% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mortgage and the statutes of foe State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pub­ lic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1X p.m. on March 17. 2305 The premtoes are located in foe Township of Bany. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 8 and 9 of East Big Gilkey Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats, Page 18, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.324la. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of the sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there ts a simultaneous resolution with the borrower In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale. Dated: February 17.2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Weis Fargo Bank Minnesota. National Association, as Trustee tor ABFC 2002-OPT 1 Trust ABFC AssetBacked Certificates. Series2002-OPT1. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48X7-5041 (248) 457-10X Rte No. 221.1538 ASAP633761 2/17. 2/24. 313. 3/10 NOTICE Barry Township will hold its March meeting on Tuesday. March 8. 2005. at 7X p.m at Barry Township Hall. Delton. Ml 49046. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY Default has occurred in the conditions of a cer­ tain mortgage made between CRAIG J. SWAN­ SON, TRUSTEE OF THE CRAIG. J. SWANSON TRUST dated March 24, 1996 (-Mortgagor) and IOHA COUNTY NATIONAL BANK flAxtgagee-) dated November 10,2003 and recorded December 1, 2003 as Document No. 1118403, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. as of February 15,2005 the sum of TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX AND 90/iOO DOL­ LARS ($262336.98). including interest at 7.250% per annum Pursuant to the Power of Sate contained in said Mortgage and in the statutes in such case made and provided. Notice t hereby given that said mort­ gage wifi be forectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises at public venue at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 West State Street, Hastings, County ot Barry, Michigan at 1X pjn. on March 31,2006. ________ Said mortgaged premises are situated Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan, commonly knor.n as 4415-4417 Janis Street. Hastings. Michigan and legally described as; Lot 8 of Barry's SubdMston, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 4 of Pats on Page 11. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from tho date ol such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(a), in which case the redemption period shati be X days from the date of such sate. No suit or proceeding at law lias been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Dated: February 22. 2005 IONIA COUNTY NATIONAL BANK, Mortgage GaryG Love Charron & Hwtiech, P.LC. Attorneys tor Mortgagee 4949 Ptatofleid, N.E. Grand Rapkra, Ml 49625 (616) 363-0300 cmmm Notice Ot Mortgage Foreclosure Safe THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WHA BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. P'lEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sate mey be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any; ehati be fend­ ed eotety to the return ot the bid amount ten­ dered al sale, ptaa interaaL MORTGAGE SALE - DetouR has been made in the conditions of a morttfege made by Robert E. Strauss and Melanie G. Strauss, husband and vrife. original mortgagors), to WMC MorRWCorp. Mortgagee, dated Apr* 13, 1999, and recorded on Apr* fj3, 1999 in instrument 1028522. in Barry count/ records. Michigan. and assigned by said Mortgagee to The Bank ot New York, as Trustee for the holders ot the EOCC Asset Backed Certificates, Sortos 2X1-2 as assignee by an assignment, on •jhich mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol Eighty-Three Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty And 65/IX Dolars ($83,780.65), todudtog Interest at 11.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that «4d mortgage wB bo forectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premtoes, or some part of them, al public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1X PM. on March 31.2006. Said premtoes are situated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the East 1/2. Northeast IM, Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 10 West. Orangeville Township. Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the East 1M comer of said Section; thence North X degrees 07 min­ utes 25 seconds East 305.02 feet atong the East une or saio Nonneast 1/4, tnence Norm oo oegrees 14 minutes West 460 feet atong the centedtoe of Keter Road; thence North 87 degrees 56 rnkutee 51 seconds West 21831 toet atong said conteritoe; thence North X degrees 07 minutes 25 seconds East 412.08 toet atong foe West Ine of foe East 678 toef of stod East 1/2, Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 35 seconds West 41.02 toet to tho place ot beginntog; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 35 minutes West 198.0 toet; thence North X degrees 07 minutes 25 seconds East 220.0 feet to the reference point *A*; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 35 seconds East 193 0 feet: thence South X degrees 07 minutes 25 seconds West 220.0 toet to the piece of beginning. Subject to and together with an easement for ingress and egress and utility purposes over a 66 toot wide strip of land, the centerline of which Is described as oegmntng at a point wtmji 0 norm oy Degrees x minutes 35 seconds West 330 feet from the above described reference point aAa; thence South X degrees 07 minutes 25 seconds West 220.0 toet; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 35 seconds East 86.0 feet; thence South X degrees 07 min­ utes 25 seconds West 10633 feet; thence South 35 degrees ft minutes 18 seconds West 211 feet; more or >ss. to the East line of the West 308 feet of said East 1/2, Northeast IM; thence South 35 degrees 54 minutes 18 seconds East 100.36 feet, more or less, to the North right-of-way line of Keter Road (M toet wide), and the place of endtog of said easement. Part of this easement covers the South 33 toet of the West 86 toet of the above deecribed parcel. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6X.3241a, in which case the redemption period shafl be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: March 3. 2005 For more information, please call: FC J 248.563.1311 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys For The Bank of New York, as Trustee tor the holders of the EOCC Asset Backed Certificates. Series 2001-2 3O4X Telegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #049117F01 Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This safe may be resc‘noted by the foredoeing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall ba limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount tendered M eato, plus InteraaL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ruseeft Gsktersma Jr. afefe Ruseeft D. Gektersma. Jr., a single person and Sara J Burghdofi afe/a Sara Burghdoll, a singto person, original mortgagors), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc., Morfoagoe. dated July 31. 2002, and recorded on March 25. 2003 in instrument 1100902. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the dtoe hereof foe sum of Eighty Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-Four And 86HX Doftars ($80.484.86), todudtog interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of safe contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given foot said mortg^owfli be toredoeed by a sale of foe mortgaged premfesa. or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at too Barry County Courthouse m I listings M 130 PM. on March 31,2005. Said premtoes are situated to VBage of Freeport. Barry County. Michigan, and are deecribed as: Al Lots Eight (8), Nine (9) and Ten (10), Block Sixteen (16) of Samuel Roush's Addition to too VBage of Freeporf according to too recorded plat thereof, as recorded to Uber 1 at Plats on Page 23. Irving Township, Bany County. Michigan The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such safe, untoes determtood aban­ doned to accordance wtth MCLA 8X3241a, to which case the redemption period shafl be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: March 3, 2005 For more information, piease cal: FC C 248.563.1X1 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, toe. 304X Telegraph Rd Sto 2X Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 FHO #049919F01 * omnmc NORCE OF MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having been made to toe conditions of a certain Mortgage made by A M Hurst Properties. LLC, a Michigan Corporation, to Sand Ridge Bank, formerly National Bank of Hastings dated September 27, 20X, and recorded to toe office of the Register of Deeds tor toe County of Bany and Sute of Michigan, on September 28. 20X. to Document number 1050077 and a certain mort­ gage made by A M Hunt Properties. LLC to Sand nxjge oanx, rormeny Nauonsi clank or nestings, dated January 5,2X1, and recorded In the office of the Register of Deeds for toe County of Bany on February 5. 2X1, in Document number 1054590 on which Mortgage toere is datoted to be due at toe date ot this notice, for principal and interest, the -euro of 385,913.75 Doftars, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover toe debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power ol sale contained to said Mortgage has become operative: NOW THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of toe power of sate contained to said Mortgage and to pursuance of toe statute to such case mada and provided, the said Mortgage will be forectoued by a sale of the premises thereto deecribed or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse to the City of Hastings, and County of Barry, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court to and tor said County, on March 24. 2005 at 1X o'clock in the afternoon of said day, and said premtoes w*l be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgage together with interest, legal ousts. Attorney's toes and also any taxes and Insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the dale of said sale; which premtoes are described to said Mortgage as follows, to-wit: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 26. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. VWtoge of Middleville. Michigan, described as: Commencing at the inter­ section of the East Ins of Ruses! Slreat and eanteriina of State Street; thence North 89 degrees 58* 17“ East 264.X feet atong said centedtoe of^ate Street to the Point of Beginntog of the deecription; thence North X degrees 16* 51“ West 189.X toet parallel to the centerline of Ruseefl Street; thence South 89 degrees 58* 1F Wwt 132X toet parallel to said oentorttoe of State Street; thence North X degrees 16* 51* West 27230 toet pwaM to said centertine of Russell Street; thence North 89 degrees 25* 49* East 202 feat; thence South X degrees 18* 51* East 4413 feat to centedtoe of State Street; thence South X degrees 58'1F West 70 toet along the said centertine ol State Street to the place of beginning, subject to State Street right­ of-way. Village ol Middlevine. Barry County. Michigan. Redemption Period under Michigan Law (MSA 27A.3240) is Six (6) months. Dated: February 14,2005 SAND RIDGE BANK DEPOT LAW OFFICES DEPOT LAW OFFICE. PLC By: ROBERT L. BYINGTON P27821 MORTGAGE SALE - DMw> hM bwn mad, in *M axxMkxw ol ■ mortgage made By Tracy M. Huey, a stogie woman, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 27. 2003. and recorded on November 3, 2003 in instrument 1118698. to Barry county records. Michigan, on whKh mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirteen Thousand Four Hundred Twer.ty-Four And 17/100 Dollars ($113,424.17), including interest at 8.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mort­ gage and foe statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice « hereby given that said mortgage wB be forectoeed by a stee of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Berry County Courthouse to Hastings at IX PM. on March 31.2005 Said premises are situated to Gnarter Township of Hastings, Barry Courtoy. Michigan, and are deecribed as: Beginntog at a point on toe north and aoufo 1/4 Ine of aecdon 11. Town 3 north. Range 8 west, distant north 432.X feat from the center 1/4 poet of section n, town 3 north, range 8 west; thence north # ;iX teat atong the north and south 1/4 Ine; tiwee south 89 degrees 47 minutes 45 seconds eew 677.99 test; foanoe south X degrees X mtoutoa 22 seconds west 411X toot; thence north 89 degrees 47 minutes 45 seconds west 676.87 feet to foe place of beginntog. The redemption period shafl be W months from foe date of ouch sate. Dated: March 3, 2005 For more information, piease caft: FC X 248.563.1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 "Megraph Rd Ste 2X Btogham Farms, ftfechlgan 48025-5822 Rte 8050063F01 mmwi THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT MG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATKN OBTAMED WU BE USED FOR THAT KIP­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE 4T THE NUMBER BELOW r YOU ARE M AC/IVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made to the oondRtons of a mortgage made by James J. Tuttle and Jearmtoe O. Tuttte, hutband and wHs. to Advanta National ttonk. mortgagee, dated August 2. 1999 and reoorcM August 31.1999 to Uber 1034727, Page 27. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank Nabonai Trust Company, as Custodian or Trostee fka Bankers Trust Company of CaWomie. NA by aaatgriment dated February 28. 2003 and recorded on March 11,2003 in Instrument Number 1099253, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Seventy-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred FiftyThree and 39HX Dolars ($77.75339) todudtog interest al the rate of 635% per annum. Under the power of sak contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of foe State of Mtohigan. notice is hereby given that the mortgage wB be forectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue at the Bany, County Courthouse to Hastings to Bany County, Michigan at 1X pjn. on March 17, 2005. The premises are located to tho Township ol Hope, Barry County. Michigan, and are deecribed aa: Land referred to to this commitment is described as al foal certain property situated to Delton to the County of Barry, and State of Michigan and being described to a deed dated 9-8-95, and recorded 10­ 10-95. among the land records of the county and state set forth above, and referenced as tolowa: Book-642, Pago 156. Lot 156 of Steven's Wooded Acres No. 3 according to foe recorded plat thereof, aa recorded in Uber 5. of Plats. Page 84. The redemption period ahal be 6 mc.iths from the date of auch sate, unless foe property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §X0.324la, In which case the redamptton period shall be X days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The torectoetog mortgagee can rescind the sate in foe event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, M any. are limited solely to tho return of tho bid annum tendered at sale. Dated: February 17.2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custorfian or Trustee fka Bankers Trust Company of CaMomta, NA, As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-10X Rte No. 209.1970 NOTICE TO BIDDERS ANNUAL REQUIREMENTS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION Seated proposals wB be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission. 1725 West M-43 Highway. P.O. Box 158, Hastings, Ml 49058, until 10X a.m. Tuesday. April 19. 2005. for their Seasonal Requirements of the following Materials: Asphalt Paving Liquid Asphalt Slag tor Seal Coat Traffic Control Signs Bituminous Mixtures Natural Aggregate tor Seal Coat Slurry Seal Treated Bridge Planking Culverts All proposals must be plainly marked as to their contents. Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above address. The Board reserves the right to refect any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. Thank you. BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OFTWCOUNTYOFBARRY Debra Dewey-Perry Barry Township Clerk OMMtn THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. 0BSM0_4 Donald Willcutt, Chairman Roger L. Pashby. Member D- David Dykstra, Member �Page 18 — Thursday. March 3.2005 — The Hastings Banner Friends, police, kin launch probe of missing Lake Odessa woman Nashville pedestrian killed by truck NASHVILLE — A 53-year-old Nashville man was killed Friday afternoon when In was walking in the village and was struck by a pick­ up truck. Authorities said Lawrence Allen Andrews was struck and killed by a pick-up truck on Sherman Street near East Street in Nashville short­ ly after 2 p.m. Friday. The truck was driven by a 44-year-old man from Nashville. Preliminary investigation indicates that Andrews was walking in the road prior to being struck. Michigan State Police from the Hastings post, in conjunction with the Nashville Police Department, are investigating the fatal traffic acci­ dent. " Alcohol is not believed to be involved in the crash, which remains under investigation Man, woman extricated at crash site MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP — A num and woman were injured in a two-car personal injury accident reported last Friday to Central Dispatch 911 at East M-79 Highway and Curtis Road. A passerby called in on a cell phone lo report the accident and that two people were trapped in one of the vehicles. Nashville and Vermontville Emergency Medical Services personnel responded to the 5:22 a.m. accident, as well as Bany County Deputy Randy VUoaky. The Hastings Fire Department was called to use extrication equipment to remove the doors of the vehicle so the m_n and woman in the car could taken to the hospital. Maxine Wildman shows Doo McLaughlin some old photographs of his mother. by Helen Mndry Staff Writer The atmosphere was a lot like a neigh­ borhood reunion, with handshakes and hugs last Friday at the Page Building in Lake Odessa, as a dozen former friends and neighbors met to discuss their recollections of Mary McLaughlin, who has been miss­ ing for 40 years. Her son. Don McLaughlin, and Detective Sergeant Michael Morey of the Michigan State Police held the meeting to gather any tidbits of information they could find that might shed some new light on this cold case. Old photographs and a 1957 Lake Odessa High School year book were passed around, as were tumors of her fate. Some beard she went to California with a truck driver. Another rumor was that she was killed in California, though the cause of death was not known. Some thought there were extramarital attains going on. Some believe there is circumstantial evidence and motives suggesting the possibility of mur- last time she saw Mary was in the fall of 1965. Wildman had recently lost a son and Mary made a visit to offer her condolences. Wildman said Mary mentioned she was not getting along with her busband and said how she really loved her children. “She gave tne a hug and I told her if she ever needxl a friend she could give me a call. I never heard from her again." Morey said her husband, Carton, filed for divorce in 1967. Since authorities were unable to serve papers on Mary, the divorce was declared by default. Morey asked if anyone had any physical evidence that might have Maty's finger­ print or a hair with DNA. Don remembered he had an old ceramic gravy boat that might still have a finger print. Someone had a yearbook she signed. Wildman said she would keep looking through old photographs that might shed some light on the disappearance. Don said bis last recollection of Mary was in 1965 when she visited him at school. He was 8 years old and he recalled she said she was going away for a while and she'd be back. 'But she never came back." Mary had five children — Dave. Kathy. Alice, Suzanne and Don. Suzanne was adopted by Nelson and Susan McLaughlin in 1964. She is now deceased and the other three children and Carlon are now living in Mississippi. Don said Carlon has had radi­ ation treatment for cancer and is not very coherent. “Carlon is deaf and pretty much useless." he said. “I wouldn't say he is a reliable source." Mary's family bad accepted the idea that she just walked away. Her now adult chil­ dren began searching for her in 2002. 37 years after her disappearance. They used some private detective agencies, but noth­ ing was found. Morey has conducted the majority of the local investigation and said her Social Security number has not been active since around the time she supposedly left. Don asked Morey if he could declare Mary to be dead and close the case. Morey said. "Not for me. I want to leant more and see if there was any foul play." Morey then said, “Some of you are here because you love a mystery, but 1 ask that you nor go off on your own and contact some TV program. That could ruin any investigation." Anyone with information on the case is asked to call the Lake Odessa Police Department at (616) 374-8845 or the Michigan State Police at (616) 527-3600. GR man arrested for driving on pot WOODLAND — Michigan State Police Hastings Post Trooper Ray Durham stopped a vehicle on Brown near Woodland Road for an equipment violalion and while investigating noticed the driver's eyes were bloodshot. The driver only had a Michigan Identification card. After asking him about the card. Durham leaned the driver's license of Ryan Irish. 20 of Grand Rapids, had been suspended. During the investigation, marijuana was found in the car. Irish was stressed for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs, driving with a suspended license and possession of marijuana. There was also a 2-year-old child in the car who was returned to his mother after Irish was arrested Abandoned truck impounded at lodge BARKY TOWNSHIP — Police Chief Mark Kik received a phone call about a suspicious vehicle abandoned Friday behind the Hickory Corners Masonic Lodge. The members pf the Lodge said they noticed the 1991 Silver Dodge Ram track had fresh damage to the right front panels and thought someone may have been injured. After some investigation, it was found that the registered owner of the vehicle has a suspended and expired driver’s license fa speeding out of Battle Creek. Kik had the track impounded for further investigation. Fire destroys garage in Thomapple Twp. THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP — A fire a 11923 Sapling Drive was reported Sunday, Feb. 27. to Central Dispatch 911. The owner of the home told the dispatcher that the fire started in the garage. Thornappie Township Emergency Servian and the Orangeville Fire Department responded within minutes to the 4:23 pm. fire, where they found the garage fully engulfed in flames and a power line down. Bany County Deputy Nettie Shaffer and Michigan State Police Hastings Post Trooper Ray Durham also assisted »the scene. There were no reported injuries. Stolen license plate recovered in stop ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP - Michigan Stale Police Hastings Post Trooper John Hofmcister made a routine traffic slop on a vehicle for speed­ ing on M-66 Highway and Buller Road Monday. Feb. 28. During the investigation that followed the stop, the license of the driver Craig Green, 33, was found to be suspended. It was also found out later that the plate on the vehicle Green was driving was reported stolen. COURTNEWS • Chad Wilcox, 31, of Listings. was sen­ tenced in Barry County Circuit Court last week to a continuation of his probation and an additional $350 in fines for one count of pro­ bation violation. He was charged with failing to report to his probation officer on May 25, June 8 or there­ after. He originally was convicted of delivery or manufacture of marijuana in April 2003. He had served 30 days in jai1 and paid a total of $1.630 in court costs and fines before being assessed this additional fine. • Leland Doxtader. 36, of Delton, was sen­ tenced tn 24 months probation, six months in jail with credit for four days served and fines and costs of $120 for one count of domestic violence and aggravated assault from his arrest in October 2004 in Hastings. The last five months of his jail sentence will be suspended upon completion of his probation. The maximum penalty for this misdemeanor is one year in jail and/or $1,000 in fines. In the same court case, he was granted a delayed sentence of one year on one count of b me invasion, second degree, a felony with - maximum penalty of 15 yean in prison and/or $3,000 in fines. Michigan State Police Detective Sergeant Michael Morey talks with Don McLaughlin about the disappearance of his mother 40 years ago. . Ivy Woods Condominiums - Hastings • Kevin Hughes, 37, of Hastings, was sen­ tenced to three years probation. 60 days in jail with credit for 37 days served, $775.06 in restitution, and $1,100 in fines and costs for three counts of writing a check with no account He was accused of writing a total of 11 Grandview Foot and Ankle is announcing that Stacy A. Uebele, D.P.M. is accepting patients in the Hastings location: 1005 W. Green Street Suite 3M Hastings, MI 49058 PLEASE CALL 269-948-9155 Dr. Uebele specializes in all aspects offoot care with special emphasis on diabetic fool care, heel pain, hammer­ toes and bunions, as well as many other foot problems. checks to L&J’s grocery store in Freeport from April 25 to May 14,2004. These charges are felonies with a maxi­ mum penalty of two years in prison ot $500 in fines for each check written. • Charles Foust 17 of Woodland, was sen­ tenced to 24 months probation, four months in jail with credit for 125 days served, and court costs and fines of $1,110 for one count of attempted larceny over $1,000, but less than $20,000 from his arrest' in Woodland last August. He is currently in jail in Ionia County, wnere he has was sentenced Feb. 23 to one of the Michigan Department of Corrections Boot Camps on a separate charge. This felony has a maximum penalty of 2.5 years in prison. • Michael Secord. 36. of Hastings, was sen­ tenced to one year probation, 30 days in jail with credit for two days served, mental health and substance abuse counseling. $1,035 in court costs and fines for one count of operat­ ing a motor vehicle while impaired Jan. 6 in Irving Township. The balance of his jail sentence will be sus­ pended upon successful completion of his probation. This misdemeanor has a maximum penalty of 93 days in jail and/or $300 in fines and/or 360 hours of community service. In the same case, he was granted a otic year delayed sentence on one count of carrying a loaded firearm in a vehicle, a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of two years in prison and/or $2,500 in fines. EmploymentGroup is recruiting dedicated performers looking for a great opportunity at FlexFab in Hastings. Requirements Include previous experience In heavier manufacturing environment. EmploymentGroup offers terrific benefits Including bonuses and holiday pay! For Immediate consideration call Sarah at EmptoymentGroup 1 800-952-3921 or e-mail sgarner®employme nt.com EmploymentGroup • Damien Cbeacbro, 24, of Nashville, was sentenced to $770 in fmes and costs, and to prison for a minimum of 16 months to a max­ imum of 48 months with credit for 64 days served for four counts against him stemming from his arrest in Hastings on Dec. 22. The charges include one felony count of assault with a dangerous weapon, one felony count of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer, one misdemeanor count of domestic violence, and one misdemeanor count of assault and battery. The felony charges have a maximum penalty of two to four yean in prison and/or $2:000 each and the misdemeanors have a maximum penalty of 93 day, in jail and/or $500 each. * Thomas Vanhaften, 40. of Middleville, was sentenced to 24 months on probation and $835 in court costs and fines for one count of violating the sex offenders registration aa by failing to register a new address after moving from his registered address between April and November 2004 in Irving Township. This felony has a maximum penalty of four years in prison and/or $2,000 in fines. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 3. 2005 — Page W DEVELOPEMENT, continued from page 1 • Received the Hastings City Police update from Police Chief Jerry Sarver. The department is undergoing re-ccrtification in CPR for the year. The school liaison officer attended an interview and interroga­ tion training session held st Kellogg Community College. One officer attended an advanced interview techniques school and Sarver attended the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police mid-winter training confer­ ence in Grand Rapids. Sarver also prepared a recommendation for bid award foi a speed survey trailer. In the past, the police department leased a radar trailer for three years. He said the trailer was well received and it worked very well as a reminder to errant motorists, but the leased trailer was not equipped with a traffic data package. It simply notified drivers of their vehicle speed. The proposed purchase does include a traf­ fic data package. This data package not only acts as a traffic speed-calming device, but also ns a traffic counter (approximate number since it does not use pneumatic tubes) with a time and speed stamp for future reference. This is a budgeted item for this fiscal year. The department is continuing to investigate the possibility of upgrading current (still usable, but very obsolete) police records man­ agement software. The current software, pur­ chased in 1992, operates in a 'DOS’ based system as opposed to the modern day “Windows" based versions. The next Hastings City Council meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 14, at council chambers, second floor. City Hall. Safety lessons come in handy for teen in blaze at apartment by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer Lessons learned in a fire safety course came in handy for a baby-sitter when fire in a Middleville apartment broke out last Wednesday. She was able to get four chil­ dren and herself out of a burning kitchen with no injuries. Pam Draper, 19 of Wayland, was watching her nieces and nephews when the fire started at 4:54 p.m. inside the 213 E. Main St. apartment. Draper said she • never gave risking her own life a second thought. She walked the 5- and 6- yearolds out of the apartment, with a 2-yearold in her arms. She then rushed back inside to grab the year-old baby from the couch in the living room. She said she knew exactly what to do, that she had to stay low and cover the children's faces, because of what she learned in sixth grade at the Life EMS Camp 911 in 1997. 'Anybody wouid have done it," Draper said. "I mean, obviously, if your family is inside somewhere and they can barely walk by themselves, you're not going to leave them in there by themselves." The Thomapple Township Emergency Services building is around the corner, one block from the house, and firefighters were on the scene within four minutes of receiving the call. Middleville Fire Chief Mark Marentette said Draper went “above and beyond" when she put herself in the line of fire. 'Based on what we've seen in there, the heal and smoke conditions had to be pret­ ty tough. This young lady did a fabulous job. She walked through an intense fire three times to get all the children out The temperature ranged between the flash point of 800 to 1,000 degrees to around 1,500 degrees by the time we. got here. Since she stayed calm and got the chil­ dren out, we could focus on fighting the fire instead of a rescue." The apartment had smoke detectors, and the heat was intense enough to melt them off the ceiling into piles of plastic and circuit boards. A look around on Thursday showed smok' and.*.%d?ma8'Ifc. just about everything, mclud- * tng a cracked antique minor £,. ... r ano a computer that was 35 feet away from the kitchen, which now looks like a melt- g ed art sculpture. The nearby dentist's office of Drs. James Budde Jr. and David M. Phillips also has smoke damage. it’ixtx.xrij “The damage to the kitchen was extensive, but there is only smoke damage lo the dentist's office next door. A rough estimate of damages is around $100,000 and the whole apartment will have to be gutted." said Greg Onasch. the insurance adjuster with Restorations Inc. in Grand Rapids. who was also looking over the apartment Thursday afternoon. “The dentist's MMaBaB K&tjW--' JMfM MMSM RMjj|l KtSfeyr ■sBmBMg ■mMSSI office will be up and running much faster than the apart­ ment will be done, but 1 can estimate everything will be H||S|| finished within three to four Kffiggyi months." Middleville woman dies in 2-car crash A 29-year-old Middleville woman died at Spectrum Hospital Tuesday after suffering severe head injuries in a two-vehicle traffic accident on M-37 in Caledonia Township Monday night at about 11:20 p.m. Authorities said Ann Marie Leatherman was a passenger in a 1998 Chevy Cavalier driven by Jerrad VanDuser. 23 of Middleville. VanDusen lost control of his car while traveling south on the snow and ice covered road on M-37 south of 76di Street The car slid sideways into oncoming traffic and collided with a full-sired Ford van driven by Arthur Clute Glidewell. 34, of Lowell. Leatherman and VanDuser both were pinned inside their car and rescue per­ sonnel from Caledonia Hre/Rescue. Life EMS had to extricate them. Leatherman was taken to Spectrum Butterworth immediately after she was freed and she was placed in the intensive care unit. She died of her injures the next day. VanDuser sustained non-life threatening injuries and Glidewell was not hurt, according to Kent County Sheriff's Deputy Joel Langeland, who handled the incident along with deputies Paul Barquist and Jack Wood and Sgt. Loughrin. All three were wearing seatbelts. Alcohol was believed to be a contributing factor for the driver of the Cavalier, authorities reported. Ann Marie Leatherman was a bartender the new Bay Pointe Restaurant. Gun Lake. Bay Pointe Restaurant Owner Mike Powers said. "(Ann) was a very nice young lady, very friendly, and worked well with the rest of the family (at the restaurant)." Powers said she will be dearly missed. Leatherman went to Caledonia High School and graduated in 1994. and statewide distr Repeat an ad from will be printed for toe ton fn 2005. 4 and receive a 20% c 2005 adl pwawnaM Dont Miss Outl Call (269) 945-2454for moreifetails. �Pago 20 - Thursday, March 3, 2005 - The Hastings Banner Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER 945-9554 Hastings elementaries mark academic year's 100th day bv Marcie Westover ‘ Staff Writer IL l/> \\atilt d GUN LAKE AREA: 3 bed­ room. 2 bath, basement, 2 car garage, $650 + utilities & security’ deposit. No pets, re­ quire good credit rating. (269)381-1574 x 33.__________ HOUSE FOR RENT: Thor­ napple Lake Rd., between Hastings & Nashville. Pri­ vate country lot, 1 bedroom w/potential for 2. Mowing & snow plowing provided, $550/mo. + security deposit. (517)852-1514______________ OFFICE SPACE AVAILA­ BLE 607 N. Broadway, Hast­ ings. 450 to 1800 sq. ft. Rent all or part. Call Cindi at 269­ 945-3495. _______________ 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. GARBAGE IN- VERM1COMPOST OUT! Small farm sized worm compost system, http: //www. vermichester.com________________ WORM MANURE COM­ POST and liquid plant food. This Spring at the Hastings Farmers Market, http: / / www.vermichester.c om The 100th day of school was celebrated Tuesday. Feb. 22. throughout the elementary school buildings in the Hastings School District. At Northeastern Elementary', “Zero the Hero” went to each classroom to visit. Principal Mary Youngs portrayed “Zero the Hero" and helped celebrate the 100th day of school. When students were visited by Zero, they counted “M&M" candies up to 100 and then received a special pencil. 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Middleville ,fab\ Wlllllt'd schools. Tim (616)292-0275. DO YOU NEED a comer to comer cleaner? Cali Ruth, (269)948-2363. Michael F. Smith Hastings school board member Mike Hubert celebrated the 100th day of school with students at Star Elementary. He received a fleece blanket from the PTO and students at the school. Daniel Dankenbring At Northeastern Elementary ‘Zero the Hero" stopped by to celebrate the 100th day of school. HASTINGS - Michael F. Smith, age 56. of Hastings, died Tuesday. March 1. 2005 at his residence. He was bom April 25. 1948 in Big Rapids, the son of George W. and Helen B. (Line) Smith. He graduated from Coopersville High School. Mike served in the United States Army from 1968 until 1972, during tne Vietnam War. Mike married Cynthia Denny. October 17. 1985. ,He worked at various factories in Grand Rapids, and was last employed at Cascade Engineering until he was disabled in 2001. Mike was a very artistic person. He loved to carve wood, stain glass and was an avid NASCAR fan He was preceded in death by his parents. George and Helen Smith. Surviving are his wife. Cynthia Smith of Hastings; daughters. Tracy (Matt) Rutzebeck of Canonsburg. Angela (Burt) Hacker-Brajas of Orleans; stepchildren. Spring (Craig) Warren of bowling. Adam (Sarah) Silsbee of Delton; six grandchildren. Dakota, Allissa. Ariana. Ian. Shaina and Garrett; brothers, Chris (Sheri) Smith of Grandville. Stephen (Mary) Smith of Georgia. Terry (Sam) Smith of Howard City. Dan (Kim) Smith of Grand Rapids, Kim (Anna) Smith of Colorado. Kelly (Leasa) Smith of Battle Creek. Troy (Christy) Smith of Howard City; many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Friday. March 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services wiii be held Saturday, March 5. 2005 at I i a.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Steve Wright will officiate. Burial will be at the Cedar Creek Cemetery. Arrangements arc by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. block is made up of strips of colors of its fac­ tors. making a colorful quilt.” Topics students can use the quill for include odd and even numbers, counting by twos or threes, perfect squares, primes, and multipliers and dividers. Barber added. “This has been a project that I have wanted to do for some time and finally had the time to do it It needs to be in a school where it will be used as the teaching tool as it was intended. As my daughter. Ann Rcplogle. teaches in the same school where my mother. Charlotte Health, once taught. Northeastern Elementary seemed the appropriate place for its placement.” Star Elementary adopted school board member Mike Hubert, had ice cream with the student council and marched in a 100-day parade. Students throughout the Hastings district celebrated 100th day and look forward to the remainder of the school year. Students in Ann Replogle's classroom had a special "Hundred Quilt" to enjoy lur­ ing the 100lh day of school celebration Replogle's mother. Mary Ellen Heath Barber, created the quilt for the classroom. Local Banking. Local Commitment. CHARLOTTE - Daniel Dankenbring. age 39, died February 27. 2005. Daniel was a sergeant in the Army and served in Desert Storm. Members of his family include his daugh­ ters. Jacqueline Dankenbring. age ll and Kayla Dankenbring. age 7. Nashville; his beloved brothers, Gerald (Melanie) Dankenbring of Lansing. Robert of Detroit; sister. Cindy (Kevin) Bums of Ionia; his step­ son. Marc (Shcena) Landgraf of Dover, Delaware; his uncle. Larry (Phyllis) Belcher of Vermontville, cousin. Eddie Belcher of Nashville; and sc’ oral nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held on Tuesday. March 1. 2005 at Fort Caster Cemetery in Battle Creek. PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: The Hl D toll-tec telephone uurrher foe J Stocks J Bonds J Mutual Funds J IRAs JCDs HASTINGS STADIUM SEATING For 118 years, Hastings City Bank has been locally owned and operated. We are committed to the communities we serve and are proud to have supported the following organizations in 2004: American Cancer Society Algonquin Lake Community Association American Red Cross of West Central Michigan Barry Community Foundation Barry County 4-H Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce Barry County Commission on Aging Barry County Literacy Barry County Steam Association Barry County Substance Abuse Services Barry County United Way Barry County Walk for Warmih Barry County YMCA Bellevue Athletic Boosters Bellevue Little League Bellevue Lions Club Bellevue Memorial Scholarship Fund Big Brothers Big Sisters Caledonia Area Kiwanis Caledonia High School Caledonia Youth Baseball / Softball League Campau - Kettle Lake Elementary CASA for Kids, Inc. Charlton Park Village Foundation Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center Delton Kellogg High School Delton Youth Football Exchange Club of Hastings Green Gables Haven Good Samaritan Foundation Gun Lake Women’s Club Hastings Area School System Hastings Athletic Boosters Hastings Band Boosters Hastings Community Service Center Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation Hastings High School Hastings High School Musical Hastings Public Library Hastings Rotary Club Hastings Summerfest Kellogg Community College Foundation Kent County 4-H Kiwanis Club of Hastings Kiwanis Club of Wayland Lakewood High School Leadership Barry County Maple Valley Athletic Boosters Maple Valley Community Center of Hope Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation Meals on Wheels Walk-A-Thon Michigan Farmers • M I L D. Cup Middleville Lions Club Nashville Festival Pennock Foundation Thomapple Area Enrichment Foundation Thomapple Area Parks and Recreation Thomapple Arts Council Thomapple Kellogg High School Thomapple Players Thomapple Valley Ducks Unlimited Vermontville Lions Club Wayland Summerfest Wayland Union High School OHCMl (PG-13 Mark D. Christensen, AAMS 421W. Woodlawn Ave, Hartings, Ml 49058 (269) 9453553 or toil free (800) 288-5220 Edward Jones (SAT/SUN 11:15) 1 50.4:15. 7 00. 220 FRVSAT LS 11 50 Ott« HORBI (PG) saaai ama (SAT/SUN 11 00) 100. 306. 5:10. 150 West Court St Hastings, MI 49058 269-945-2401 (SAT/SUN 11 10). 1 40, 4:10. 720. caamra w frvsat ls i 1 WTTtX <PG-13) ■wiM/raaaa/ma (SAT."SUN 11 00) 1 X. 4 00.6 45. Hastings City Bank �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 3. 2005 - Page 21 • Land Conservancy protects nearly 300 acres in county The Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy protected a landmark 1.073 acres last year, almost 300 in Barry County. "Our mission is to work with landcwncrs to ensure that the natural and beautiful land­ scapes of Barry County are forever protect­ ed." said SWMLC Executive Director Peter Ter Louw. "And we have been very success­ ful because of our partnerships with organiza­ tions such as the Barry Conservation District and their strong commitment to conservation by Barry County residents." Permanently protected through conserva­ tion easements are the 115-acrc Gray proper­ ty in Hope Township and the 160-acre Washington property in Castleton Township. A 20-acre parcel in Castleton Township, gift­ ed by the Angell-Bauer Trust, is also under protection as the Gertrude McPhariin Bauer Nature Sanctuary. Lori Phalen, co-exccutive director of the Barry Conservation District, said. "The Barry Conservation District applauds the foresight and dedication of landowners like Sue Gray. Ken and Ellen Washington and the AngellBauer Trust, to forever protect their properties in Barry County. Their commitment lo con­ serve and protect their land with the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy is such a generous gift. It's a gift that will help protect waler quality for everyone and protect the natural features and quality open space that make Barry County such a very special place." The Gertrude McPhariin Bauer Nature Sanctuary was gifted to SWMLC when the Angell-Bauer Trust dissolved in 2004. The property was the beloved natural area of for­ mer Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Max Bauer and his wife. Millie. The sanctuary was named for Bauer's mother. Gertrude McPhariin Bauer. Bauer acquired the property many years before it was deeded to the SWMLC. Bauer, a conservationist, decided to protect the proper­ ty by keeping it natural. He planted ever­ greens in the flatter 10-acre section, and because he loved wildlife, had a large bird feeder built that held 50 pounds of bird seed. Bauer also enjoyed the panoramic vistas along High Banks Creek. Melvin Goebel, former board member of the Angell-Bauer Trust, said Bauer loved the sound of the gurgling springs so much that in his last year, no longer able to walk the steep ravines lo the springs. Goebel and wife Alberta walked it for him. They tape recorded the sounds and brought the recorded gurgling springs back for Bauer to enjoy. Goebel recalled. "Max loved animals of all kinds, especially deer and birds. He fed birds all year long, and 1 would sometimes help him lug 50-pound bags of bird seed to that feeder. He also had special lean-to shelters built for deer. Max would put ears of com under the shelters for the deer to feed." This serene property contains a wetland and a woodland with steep ravines that drop 100 feet. Many beech and maple trees are more (han two feet in diameter. The preserve is particularly beautiful during the spring wildflower display and vibrant during autumn when leaves change color. Said Goebel. "The Bauers loved this place. It was a sanctuary for wildlife, and a place where the Bauers could go and escape into the natural beauty of Barry County. It was then that they decided the property would be for­ ever protected and available for all people in Barry County to enjoy its beauty." Ihe SWMLC hopes to have trails complet­ ed in the spring so that the sanctuary will be easily accessible to the public through a quar­ ter mile upper loop and a quarter-mile lower loop at the base of the steep "high banks" that give High Banks Creek its name. A stewardship workday has been planned for March 5. from 9 a.m. until noon. A formal dedication and opening of the preserve to the public is planned for May 7. Less than two miles from two other SWM LC- protected properties lies Sue Gray's property. Brush Ridge Farm. The parcel sur­ rounds a small unnamed lake and has frontage on Perch Lake. The land, visible on both sides of Peake Road, is farmed and hunted. Both hunters and farmers currently help to care for the land. Said Gray. "I'm happy to know that the woods and fields will always be here for the wildlife. I love this land and don.t ever want to see it disappear. That’s why I also intend to donate the entire property to SWMLC as a bequest." Thanks to landowners such as Sue Gray, landscapes such as the healthy tamarack and yellow birch wetland found on her property will remain protected forever, as will the beautiful upland oak-hickory forest. Ken and Ellen Washington’s 160 acres also are integral to the health of the Thomapple River. The property is highly visible from M­ 79 and from the Tliomapple River itself. The flood plain forest of the Thomapple River makes up part of the protected land, and con­ tains an assortment of oak. hickory and maple trees. Seeps and springs feed directly into me Thomapple River. The importance of this piece within the watershed of the Thomapple River cannot be underestimated and will pro­ tect water quality for Hastings area residents for many years to come. The Washington property is full of wildlife that also will remain protected under the terms of the conservation easement. Prime agricultural soils make up the diversity of this property. Said Phalen, "Barry County residents cur­ rently enjoy a rural county with abundant open space and high-quality natural resources. However, development pressure is increasing steadily, and the county is losing productive farm land, quality natural areas and wetlands at an accelerated rate." SWMLC now protects a total of 1.725 acres in Barry County through 11 conserva­ tion easements and two preserves. One pre­ serve, Carter Lake Preserve, is easily accessi­ ble to the public and is located just north of Hastings. During a successful 2004, the SWMLC received four gifts of land and seven conser­ vation easements, and purchased one piece of property. The 13-year-old land trust now pro- GRANATA, continued from page 1 Federation of Women’s Clubs — Hastings Women’s Club, that she often gained her inspiration for writing poetry from everyday things, simply by observing and paying atten­ tion. She wrote about unusual subjects such as a crocheted doily, swallowing pills, a merry-go-round and a stained glass window. Granata also was known for her progres­ sive ideas in politics. “She could dominate discussions through the sheer force of her knowledge." Ken Jones said. "She held fast to her convictions with great strength. We had a lot of political differ­ ences and we would talk about them endless­ ly" Robert Dwyer agreed that Granata was true to her convictions. "May Granata was the kind of person who gave the rest of us hope," he said. "She under­ stood what she believed in, she wasn’t fuzzy about any of her ideas. She was a true pro­ gressive and a good friend. I will miss her." Dwyer, his wife. Carol, and daughter Maeve accompanied and enjoyed Granata on several Sunday brunch outings to Pierce Cedar Creek. They first got to know her through her association with the local chapter of the American Association of University Women, of which Crrol also was a member. Granata taught English and humanities at Akron University after she graduated there and spent a year in graduate study at Columbia University. She wotked for seven years for the U.S. Department of the Army in Vienna and Salzburg, Austria, during the 1940s when she had the opportunity personal­ ly to witness great music, great art and histo­ ry during and after World War II. After spending that time in Europe, she and her husband Ken returned to the United States and she taught at Oak Park High School and earned her master’s degree at Wayne State University. She completed her career as an instructor at Hastings High School from 1970 to 1981. Two of her colleagues and best friends on the Hastings High School faculty were Delores Carlson and Shirley Weitnik. "I think May had such a good sense of humor." Weitnik said "She saw the pain and joys that make up our lives... Her kids (stu­ dents) kept in touch with her and always spoke fondly of her. That’s the best py you can get." But what impressed her most was Granata s intelligence. “Her forte was Greek mythology and clas­ sical literature, and philosopher Joseph Campbell was her guru." Weitnik said. “But she also liked Bill Moyers and Jeny Seinfeld. Two other favorites, documentary producer Ken Bums and "Seinfeld" producer Larry David, met and corresponded with her. Weitnik continued. “It (her death) is such a loss to our community because she did so much for the comnr^n good. If she liked what you were doing, she was a devoted promoter.’’ Pat Sensiba. owner of the Jefferson Street Gallery in downtown Hastings, could attest to that. "May was my biggest cheerleader," she said when she opened the gallery. "She told everybody she knew and met that'they should come and see (the work in the gallery). She always wanted lo share her excitement with others. “I’m really going to miss her," Sensiba added. "She was like a mother, she was my friend and my confidant." Both Sensiba and Weitnik heard Granata was terminally ill and they made arrange­ ments to fly to Houston to see her before she died, but they were too late. They were able, however, to attend a memorial service Grace pul together last Sunday at her home with a string quartet and with several reading some of May’s poems. "It was great therapy for Pat and me." Weitnik said. “It has been hard for us to process this. But we had no regrets that we went down there (to Texas)." Granata also was an avid gardener at her rural home near Hastings. “We admired her tenacity in gardening." Ken Jones said. "She was an animal lover and she would feed and shelter deer. "She and Ken helped us so much when we came to live here. They were very thoughtful neighbors." Ken passed away a decade and a half ago. Daughter Grace is a violinist and music instructor in Houston. She arranged to have friends from the Houston Symphony to drop in at the hospital in Houston Jan. 15 to play pieces for her mother on her 84th birthday. Grace said it was her mother’s dream to get back to nature and live the truly simple life, which fit in with her and Ken buying their rural Hastings home in 1961 and moving in four years later. "She raised chickens, goats,'made bread and had that garden." Grace recalled. 'She was never idle, even after retiring from teach­ ing. She and dad bought that house (near Hastings) and it was a wreck, but they lov­ ingly restored it. They were used to working Grace also said she credits her mother for much of her success as a musician and teacher. "She followed my career closely and encouraged me. She is why I’m where I am today." Perhaps Pat Sensiba said it best, “May always made you feel like you were special. She was a loving person, and everyone loved her." Mrs. Granata was cremated and plans are being made for a special memorial service this summer and to have her ashes scattered on the property at her home. Memorial con­ tributions may be made Hospice ot Houston, 1905 Holcombe Blvd.. Houston. Texas, 77030. tccts almost 5.000 acres of diverse landscapes in its nine-county service area. These land­ scapes include forested dunes, wetlands, lakes, woodlands, river corridors and agricul­ tural land, and are all integral to the health, beauty and quality of life for the people of southwest Michigan. For more information on SWMLC and land protection options, call 269/324-1600 or visitits web site al www.SWMLC.org. The SWMLC was founded in 1991 as a non-profit membership organization dedicat­ ed to preserving land and scenic areas in the nine southwest Michigan counties (Allegan, B-iny. Berrien, Branch. Calhoun. Cass. K ilamazoo. St. Joseph and Van Buren). The organization protects almost 5.000 acres through the efforts of six staff. 160 volun­ teers, and 1.100 memberships. SWMLC pro­ tects natural areas, historic sites and open spaces through gifts, purchases and conserva­ tion easements. It encourages ecologically sound land practices and enables individuals and organizations to conserve land important lo people and wildlife. SWMLC also provides opportunities for education, research, outdoor •ccreation and nature study. Top 2 Northeastern spellers In ths fifth grade spelling bee at Northeastern Elementary, the top two finalists were (from left) Megan Denny and Heather Jozwik. Both students went on to compete at the regional competition held at Hastings High School. Barry County to get nearly $17,000 in emergency food and shelter funds Barry County has been awarded federal funds under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board program. Barry County has been chosen to receive $16,994 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the area. The selection was made by a national board chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and consists of representatives from the Salvation Army, American Red Cross. Council of Jewish Federations. Catholic charities. USA. National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA and United Way of America, which will provide the administrative staff and function as a fiscal agent. Tte board was charged with distributing funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter pro­ grams in high-need areas around the country. A local board made up of representatives of the Salvation Army, Barry County Commissioners. Barry County American Red Cross. Hastings Area Ministerial Association and Barry County United Way will determine how the funds awarded to Barry County arc to be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service organizations in the area. The local board is responsible for recommending funds avail­ able under this phase of the program. Under the terns of the grant from the national board, local governmental or private voluntary organizations chosen to receive funds must: 1) Be a non-profit; 2) Have an accounting system and conduct an annual audit: 3> Practice non-discrimination; 4) Have demon­ strated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs; and 5) If they are a private voluntary organization, they must have a voluntary board. Qualifying organizations are urged to apply. Bany County has previously distributed emergency food and shelter funds with the Community Action Agency. Our Lady of Great Oaks Food Bank. United Methodist Church, Simmonds Williams American Legion. St. Ambrose Church. Lakewood Community Council, and Barry County Veterans Affairs. Barry County United Way must receive the request for funding no later than March 18. Please mail or fax the request to: Barry County United Way, PO Box 644. Hastings. MI 49058 Fax number (269) 945-4536. Further information on the program may be obtained by calling the Barry County United Way at (269) 945-4010. Log cabin creations unveiled Students in Alice Gergen’s classroom created log cabins. Pictured with their cre­ ations are (from left) Tori Cybulski. Molly Birman, Anna Schilz, DJ Knoff and Chris Ham Pictured are the Hastings Jazz Band Night trombone section who received best section award in Class B. (from left) Jason Bies. Dave Lewis. Katie Borner and Amanda Mueller. Local Jazz bands place at CMU fest Thes Northeastern Elementary students erected unique log cabins. Displaying work was (from left) Jennifer Jarman. Clayton Sprague, Danielle Sherman and Brian Graybill. The Hastings High Jazz Band Night was awarded second runner-up for Best Jazz Band to participate in the 32nd annual CMU Jazz Festival Feb. 18. Hastings Jazz Band Day and Jazz Band Night were among 52 high school jazz bands from around the state to take part in the pres­ tigious event. Jazz Band Night participated in the Class B Division. Also receiving awards in the Class B Division were Savannah Ramsey for first run­ ner-up for best soloist, and the trombone sec­ tion for best section in class B. Jazz Band Day participated in the Class C/D Division and was awarded the first run­ ner-up award for Best Band, and Betsy Acker was awarded second runner up for best soloist. The jazz bands will travel next to Lowell High School Thursday. March 24. for the MSBOA District Jazz Festival. �Page 22 - Thursday. March 3. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Lenten season activles resume at area churches by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Area churches mark the season of Lent with various activities, some with a new cycle of sermons, others with more somber services and still others with special events. The solemn tone of the season ends with the joyous celebration of Easter. St. Francis Episcopal Church on Marsh Road in Orangeville will spend the Sundays in Lent exploring the question of prayer each week following the Rite I service at 9:30 a.m. Parishioners also are filling special “mite*’ boxes to help support building a Habitat for Humanity house in Benton Harbor this June. Lent at Grace Lutheran Church. Hastings. offers extra opportunities for worship and fellowship. Besides weekly communion on Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 8 and 10:45 a.m., the church will hold special services on the Wednesdays with supper at 6 p.m. and worship begins at 7. Wednesday Lenten fellowship and wor­ ship continues at Grace Lutheran Church this week. A prepared supper begins at 6 p.m. and Evening Prayer starts at 7. Worship includes Puppet Praise Ministry and a story hour tor children through grade five. The theme for Puppet Praise Ministry: Life-changing water (based on the story of Jesus and the woman at the well, how "living water" renews us again and again). Information is available by calling 945-9414 Seeking snow shelter All creatures, including this fine feathered friend, sought shelter dunng the winter weather earlier this week. There has been 59.3 inches of snow that have fallen thus far in Hastings for the winter of 2004-05. (Photo by Marcie Westover) or via the Internet at www.discovergrace.org. Grace is located at 239 E. North St.. Hastings, across from Tendercarc Nursing Home. The community Lenten lunch series is located at Grace each Thursday this year. Lunch will be provided by a crew of cooks and servers organized through the Grace Sarah Circle. Lunch begins at noon. A free­ will donation is received. Worship begins at 12:30 and ends by 1 p.m. This year's theme is “Ixnt - a Journey of Life and Death.” Lay persons from local congregations are sharing their faith stories under this theme. This week’s speaker is Amy Ryan from St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic. Hastings. Lenten evening services at Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland are scheduled for the Wednesdays in the season. The evening begins at 6:30 with a soup supper followed by a 7 p.m. prayer service. Holy Week Services: Palm Sunday Service. 10:30 a.m. . Palm Sunday Seder Supper: 6 p.m.. Maundy Thursday Holy Communion, 7 p.m.. and Good Friday Tenebrac service 7 p.m. Easter Sunday March 27 includes Sunrise worship: 8 a.m., Easter breakfast 9 a.m., an the Festival Eucharist at 10:30 a.m. The annual Lakewood Area Ministerial Association Community Good Friday serv­ ices again will be held at Central United Methodist Church in downtown Lake Odessa March 25. Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish is taking "A Journey of Prayer" during the Lenten season. Each Sunday during the six week period, the congregation will experi­ ence prayer in a different manner and focus on one of the traditional Christian disciplines of confession, meditation, fasting, solitude, simplicity and service. A focus few private prayer during the week also will be given. "Praying for Friends" and fasting from what keeps you from spending time with God will be the prayer focus. A healing service is being planned for the monthly communion service on March 13. "Praying for Your L’nemy (s)’ and solitude will be the spiritual disciplines. Hymns and music will be used to tell the life story of Jesus on Palm Sunday. March 20. Serving others and "Prayer for the Church and the World" will carry the congregation through Holy Week. A communion service at 7 p.m. will conclude a Chain of Prayer on Maundy Thursday. March 24. as worship­ pers experience "Jesus Prays for You. His Disciple." Woodgrove will participate in the commu­ nity services sponsored by the Lakewood Ministerial Alliance at Central United Methodist Church on Good Friday. Easter Sunday will begin with a brief serv­ ice in the sanctuary at 8 a.m. followed by an Easter Brunch in the fellowship hall. Church school classes meet at 9:30 a.m. The 10:30 a.m. worship services. "A Journey into Life," will be a celebration of Jesus’ resurrection with prayers of praise and thanksgiving for renewal and spiritual growth. "Although our services are made very ’child friendly* with the ‘Time for the Children’ and well-stocked activities bags, we also have a nursery for infants through Kindergarten." said worship chair Dena Chase. Woodgrove Parish is a federated church associated with both the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the Church of the Brethren. It is located at 4887 Coats Grove Road, Hastings. For more information con­ cerning Lenten services, call 948-2733. Hope Unted Methodist Church at 2920 S. M-37 Highway in Hastings is planning a special program on Monday. March 14. Valerie Bouaziz, a missionary from Israel, will present Jews for Jesus, “Christ in the Passover’’ at 7 p.m. This is a visual display of Passover pageantry. On Sunday, March 26, the church will hold a Passion and Palm Sunday service al 10:45 a.m. On Thursday, March 24, the Maundy Thursday service begins at 7 p.m. The Good Friday service is at 7 p.m. on March 25. On Sunday, March 27, the church will hold an Easter Sunday Sunrise service at 8 a.m., followed by breakfast. The Easter wor­ ship service begins at 10 a.m. Cali 945-4995 for more infomation. The United Methodist Churches of Freeport and Middleville have been working on collaborative services. On Maundy Thursday. March 24, there will be a Seder Disser service at the United Methodist Church, beginning Drcisbach’s Sth Annual March Madness is here! . at 6:30 p.m.The Freeport United Methodist Church joins with the Freeport United Brethren Church for a community Good Friday Service al 7 p.m. The community Good Friday service will be held at the Middle, ilk United Methodist Church with the Middleville Christian Reformed Church. The service also begins at 7:30 p.m. On Easter the Freeport United Methodist Church begins the day at 6:45 a.m. with a sunrise service followed by breakfast. The Easter service begins at 9 a.m. and includes Holy Baptism. The Middleville United Methodist Church begins Easter on the hill at Mt. Hope Cemetery at 6:30 a.m. with breakfast to fol­ low. Then the Middleville United Methodist Church Easter service begins at 11 a.m. The service will include Holy Baptism and pro­ fessions of faith. Lenten book studies will be held through­ out the month. The “Passion and Death of Jesus” will be discussed Wednesdays al 7 p.m. “World Shattering Ministry of Jesus" will be discussed Thursdays al 7 p.m. and Fridays at 10 a.m. Discussions are held in the Middleville Church Library. As J-Ad Graphics has done in the past the Banner. Reminder and community papers will include on a space available basis a list­ ing of events at churche< dunng this season. This will include Palm Sunday and Easter events. Churches can be included in the catalogue of events by sending a listing including the type of event, time, date and location to patrici 4@j-adgraph>.cs.com. The same information can be sent as a fax message to 945-5132. Please include “Attention Patricia" on the cover sheet. Information can be mailed to J-Ad Graphics. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Mi. 49058. Include “Attention Patricia" on the envelope. The deadline is Tuesday by noon for The Banner and Thursday by noon for the Reminder and community papers. Churches should include a daytime telephone number on the listing. This column will be printed on a space available basis until the Tuesday and Thursday before Easter. Any church who would like information about the cost of advertising for ary of their events can call J-Ad Graphics at 945-9554. ONE LUCKY PURCHASER DURING THE MONTH OF MARCH IS GOING TO WIN THIS BIG SCREEN TV AND A SHOT TO WIN $10,000! Area’s Best Service Large Quality Inventory of New & Pre-owned Vehicles! GMM ItYour . lestshot! Model R50W46 50' Zenith High Definition AD Monitor 16-9 Picture Ratio Picture-in-Picture 1 ■ HUGE • L Rebates J Delton Rotary feeds 180 Top Dollar 3 for : Trade-ins j TV is on display in the Showroom! Free Throw Contest will be held at Hastings High School Gym 6:30pm Friday, April 1st - DON’T MISS OUT - Di’cisbach’s March Madness starts today! Visit us on the web at www.dreisbachmotors.com Dreisbach 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings (269) 948-8000 09538978 www.dfeisbachmotors com Locally Owned & Operated aPBa Exceeding Expectations is (5MC Eric Drectxxti. President Don Gentry . Safes Mgr Borne Sgns. Sales Amy Aper Sates Chris Sherman finance Mgr J'Amy Tat Safes a Family Tradition SALES HOUB: Saturday intt noon MoniW»d8-7 Tue rhu»F<»8-5 The Delton Area Rotary Club held a successful spaghetti dinner last Friday night at the Delton Kellogg High School cafeteria. Rotarian Mike Martin (left), chairman of the dinner, is pictured here with two other helpers. "We fed 180 people It was the best one weve had yet," Martin said. All the proceeds from the meal are earmarked to help towards the cost of two new 'Welcome to Delton" signs, a centennial community project the dub is spearheading in honor of Rotary International's 100th anniversary. He said the exact financial outcome from the dinner is not known yet, but Martin expects the proceeds will be more than $500 Food that was left from the meal was donated to the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission, he said. More fundraisers for the sign project will be held throughout the year. Martin said. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Farmers market may be started in Delton area Southwest Bany County Development Team, which consists of Barry. Hope and Prairieville townships and the Delton Kellogg Schools, is considering sponsoring a fanners market in Delton near the Barry Township Hall. The event would be held on each Saturday beginning Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. The team would like tnput from local gardeners and growers as to their willingness to participate. They are asked to send a note of interest to SWBC Development Team (Barry Township Hall P.O. Box #705, Delton Ml 49046). Please respond before April 10. Anyone interested is encouraged to attend the SWBC Development Team meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 19. at the Barry Township or please call 269-623-5171. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-03-10.pdf c7518c809e9a89dda2024347b9196628 PDF Text Text First Friday goes prime time No joke, the state senate needs to go Viking eagers break semi-final slump See Story on Page 3 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 10 The Hastings Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday. March 10. 2005 VOLUME 152. No. 10 PRICE 50C Tick Tock Restaurant mag be most promising site NEWS American Legion looking for new post home BRIEFS HHS bands, choirs > earn high ratings The Hastings High School choirs and bands performed Friday and Saturday, March 4 and 5, at festivals sponsored by the Michigan School Vocal Music Association, and the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association. The Hastings SSA Honors Choir and Varsity Singers, under the direction of Patti LaJoyc and student teacher Jim Minard, performed at the recently openned Caledonia Performing Arts Center. Both groups were evaluated in a coocert performance by three adjudicators in the categories of tone quality, pitch ele- rr«ents, rhythm elements, vocal technique and mteqyclanon The Varsity Singers received first division ratings from all adjudicators for an overall first division rating, the best score possible. The SSA Honors Choir received two A'» and three B's from each of their judges to receive a “very high" second division rating. Each choir also was required to sight read music the members had never seen before as part of the adjudication process. The Hastings concert and symphonic bands participated in a festival at the Allegan Performing Arts Center at Allegan High School. The bands, under the direction of Joe LaJoyc and Joan Bosserd-Schmedcr. also performed for three adjudicators in a prepared concert performance and one adjudicator in a sight reading situation. Bands are evaluat­ ed in the categories of tone, intonation, rhythm, technique and interpretation. Both of the Hastings bands received first division ratings from all of the adjudica­ tors. Library seeking used cookbooks The Hastings Public Library is looking for used cookbooks that no longer ■cook" for their owners to be donated for resale at Taste of Home"’ vendor show Tuesday, March 15 at the Barry Expo Center. All donors are asked to have cookbooks brought to the library before March 15. Proceed? from sale of cookbooks will go to the new library. The current site of the Tick Tock Restaurant on M-37 south in Hastings Township. by David T. Young Editor Members of the local American Legion hope they soon will have a new home and the co-owner of the Tick Tock Restaurant hopes she has a sale. The American Legion wants out of its cur rent post site at 325 S. Church St. in Hastings and it is negotiating to buy the Tick Tock. which has been a fixture on M-37 south in Hastings Township for about 30 years. Mary Fcuri. co-owner of the restaurant, said as far as she’s concerned, nothing has happened or will happen until the two parties sign an agreement and money changes hands. She and co-owner Ron Tyrell have given the Legion until March 2’ m come ujJ with the financing for the asking |>rice, which has not been disclosed. “Nothing is certain yet," said Feuri, of bv Marcie Westover ’ Staff Writer Getting a utility bill normally isn’t consid­ ered a positive experience, but for a local woman it has led her into public service. Newest Hastings City Planning Commissioner Sylvia Tredwell. who was seated for her first meeting last Monday night, said she applied for her position after reading about an opening when she received her water bill. Tredwell will replace Randy Teegardin, who resigned after 15 years on the commis­ sion because his family is moving outside the Hastings city limits. Mayor Bob May appointed Tredwell and she was selected by a majority vote of the City Council. Tredwell said the Planning Commission does the kind of work she is very interested in. Hastings and Barry County are very famil­ iar to her. as she has lived here her entire life. The Board of Review position vacated by Teegardin will be filled by Laurie Sunior. This position also is appointed by the City Council. In other business Monday evening the City Planning Commission: • Tabled a public hearing on arequest from Delta Properties to rezone the former Viatec property from D-2 (industrial) to B-2 (gener­ al business). The hearing had been scheduled “to solicit comments regarding rezoning of four parcels of land related to a request by Delta Properties for a rezoning of two parcels of land located at 1220 and 1230 West State Street." City Manager Jeff Mansfield said the city has received a verbal request to withdraw the rezoning, but because the commission did not receive anything in writing, the issue has been See LEGION, page 2 indicated that such reports are premature. • Tabled the setting of a public hearing for rezoning of a section of Fish Hatchery Park. When looking the possible rezoning, it was discovered an area of the park is zoned indus­ trial. Becausethe park is public and institutional, it can exist in any zone as a special use. Planning commissioners agreed there is no sense of “emergency" for the rezoning and if there is no rezoning on the adjacent property, this request then is not an issue. • Continued consideration of an amend­ ment to “Article 6 Division 8. Section 90-394 and Article 8 Division 9. Section 90-424 (District Regulations for the A-l and A-2 Zones.)" request Feb. 7. Delta Properties purchased the former Viatec building, fueling widespread rumors that ACE Hardware, located in downtown nance to maintain the concept of an attractive This issue examines revisiting an ordi­ multi-family residential structure while meetSylvia Tredwell See PLANNING, page 5 Bliss loses appeal of ruling in 2 employees’ dismissals by David T. Young Editor The National Labor Relations Board in Washington D.C. has affirmed an administra­ tive law judge's ruling that Bliss Clearing Niagara in Hastings committed unfair labor practices by firing two employees in 2003 for public is welcome to attend. This month's program will feature Dr. George W. Shannon, director of Barry County's Historic Chariton Park. He will speak about the archeological digging at the park and talk about the park's history. trying to organize a union. The NLRB, including Chairman Robert Battista and members Wilma Liebman and Peter Schaumber. on Feb. 28 affirmed the rul­ ing last November by Administrative Law Delton band gets festival rating Judge Paul Buxbaum. Bliss Clearing Niagara, with headquarters in Delaware and a wholly-owned subsidiary of CIT Group of Buffalo. N.Y., fired employ­ ees Brian Shapley and Duane Schantz in May 2003. Bliss has not had a union for nearly 20 years and efforts were being made to re­ Second isn't so bad Thornapple Kellogg senior Nate McMurray inspects his team’s Division 2 runner-up trophy with teammates freshman James Smith (right) and senior Kurt Huntington. as the Mason wrestlers receive their championship medals. Mason topped the Trojans 49-12 in the 2005 MHSAA Wrestling Finals at Battle Creek s Kellogg Arena Saturday See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 near the comer of Green and Church streets last September to Warren Williams. Past Commander and Hastings Mayor Bob May said he believes Williams will use the build­ ing for storage. Meanwhile, the Legion has been looking for a new home tn serve a new generation of veterans. T.ie current post has problems such as inadequate parking, lack of a liquor license Hastings, would relocate into the old industri­ al building. However. ACE officials have tabled. The commission received the rezoning The Bernard Historical Society meets at 7 p.m. Monday. March 14. al the Delton Kellogg Middle School in Delton. The at the Michigan School band and Orchestra Association state festival in April. The band last Wednesday played a march called “Escapada," and two other pieces, one called “Legends m the Mist” Nashville. “I haven’t got any money yet so it’s just speculation right now. Until I have something on the dotted line, it (the restau­ rant) is still mine and Ron’s " Feuri said such rumors and speculation has hurt bygjocss lately and it caused two employ­ ees to quit, thinking they’d be out of a job anyway, even though it may not be true. The American Legion Lawrence J. Bauer Post No. 45 sold its building and property Water bill leads to joining Plan Commission Bernard Society to meet Monday The Delton Kellogg High School Symphonic Band received a 1 (superior) rating at East Grand Rapids High School Wednesday, March 2, as part of the MSBOA District Ten Concert Band Festival. This measure qualifies them to perform The current site of the Laurence J. Bauer American Legion Post No. 45 on Church Street in Hastings. afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) organize. Both men filed an initial unfair labor charge through the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, AFLCIO. on Aug. 18. 2003. and the complaint was formally filed on Oct. 21 later that year. The case was tried in Grand Rapids in June and July of 2004. Attorneys for Schantz and Shapley alleged that Bliss Clearing Niagara: • Informed employees that their union activities were under surveillance. • Coercively interrogated employees about their union sympathies. • Threatened closure of the plant if the employees chose union representation. • Discharged Shapley and Schantz because they provided assistance to the union and engaged in concerted activities. • Verbally harassed another employee. William L. Moran, didn’t allow him to work a previously scheduled shift and gave him a three-day suspension because he gave testi­ mony and filed charges in the matter. Bliss Clearing Niagara has denied all charges, saying the employee dismissals were related to too many production errors, caus­ ing too much scrap. The narrative in the administrative law judge’s ruling reported that both Shapley and Schantz indeed had served three-day suspensions in April and May 2003 for production errors. The company filed an appeal of Buxbaum’s ruling with the NLRB and says it still intends to appeal the matter further to the Sixth District U.S. Court of Appeals in See BUSS, page 3 �L ' , Page 2 - Thursday. March 10. 2005 - The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page and the other. “Sovereign Variants.” As part of the festival, the bawls are also (BBP) training module for individuals who. while on the job. may be exposed to blood required to play two pieces they have never before rehearsed during the sight-reading or other body fluids that could cause infec­ tion Includes participant's manual. First Aid certification is valid for three years. CPRIAED/BBP certification is valid for one session. The next Delton Kellogg HS Band Concert will be the "Pops Concert." and will be held at the Deltor. Kellogg High School Auditorium May 9 and 7:30 p.m. Ducks Unlimited banquet planned year. For more information, call 945-3122. Lyme Disease program slated The The 25th annual Ducks Unlimited ban­ quet is scheduled for Saturday afternoon and evening at the Mid Villa Inn. Doors open at 5 p.m. for a social hour and silent auction and dinner will be served at 6:15. A live auction, raffles, art work exhibits and firearms for sale will be part of the activities after the meal. The banquet is the 25th annual for the Thomapplc Valley chapter of Ducks Unlimited. For more information, 945-2374 or 948­ 2920. ‘Beauty and Beasf production planned “The Beauty and the Beast" will be pre­ sented at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Friday and Saturday at the Thomapple Kellogg High School auditorium and tickets will be available at the door at $6 apiece. This retelling of the Disney animated version is a true Broadway musical, with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice. New songs have been added to those in the animated version, which help tell the story. Tike title characters will include Jessica Gias as Belle and Collin Johnson as the beast. Other named characters are Beth Beard as Mrs. Potts, Melissa Olsen as Chip. Jordan Chavis as the candlestick. Lumiere and Kyla Sisson as Cogsworth. Luke Rosenberg is Gaston with his foil LeFou. Whitley Bremer. Other named characters include Nick Tumes as Maurice. Belle’s father, Nichole Rogers the Wardrobe, MicheBe Nesbitt as Babette awl M^iUOcwsc^p’Amue. ' This year’s chorus memhyfM" include Anne Nesbitt. Kyle Selleck. Kayla Zahl. Elena Gormley. Justin Petersen. Jordan Petersen. Stephanie Ahem. Stephanie Lukas, Rochelle Hyde. Renee Kimbrell. Katie Edwards. Stevi Merrill. Lori Ann DeWitt. Chelsea Niblock, Kristen Schmidt, Nicole Lukas. Matt Morley and Nate Markfevitz. Also acting, dancing and singing are Rachael Steois. Chelsey Strumberger, Kaleigh Bomnk, Josh Foote. Melissa Beard. Brittney Benjamin. Hillary Welton, Robbi Blain. Kay Barnes, Nick Wake. Grace Welton. Angel Mazucco, Erin Baragar. Kassie Sovern, Jake Lenartz, Jasmine Brown and Laura Frey. State Grounds plans concerts State Grounds Coffee House will have a “Ptc-Sl Patricks Day" night of music at 8 p.m. Friday. Andy Young from Chicago will be play­ ing Celtic music on the hammer dulcimer, a guitar and other traditional Celtic instru­ ments. He will be joined by Adam Graham from Kentwood, who will play the bag­ pipes. State Grounds the following evening, beginning at 8 p.m.. will be host to Matt Cross for the first time. Cross will be play­ ing an acoustic jazz set. There is .to cover charge, butt a one drink minimum. First aid, CPR classes slated The American Red Cross of West Central Michigan's Barry County office will offer community emergency preparedness class­ es in first aid with adult CPR from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. March 15 and 17 at the MainStreet Bank building. Cost will be $50. Participants can learn the skills needed to prevent, recognize and provide basic care for injuries and sudden illnesses until advanced medical personnel arrive. This course covers first aid and adult CPR in an approach that complements adult learning styles, featuring hands-on practice and reallife scenarios. Take home course materials are intended to help retain skills and serve as reference tools in an emergency. Besides CPR, this course also includes training in using an automated external defibrillator (AED) on a victim of sudden cardiac arrest. It also includes the bloodborne pathogens Yankee Springs Trail Riefers Association will present a program Saturday, March 19, about “Lyme Disease: How it can affect you and your horse.” The program begins at 7 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall. 5463 Wall Lake Road (M­ 43 Highway). The public is welcome. Prevention, symptoms and treatment of Lyme Disease will be discussed by Bev Grandheid, representing the Lyme Disease Foundation, and Dr. John Berends, doctor of veterinary medicine. Following the program, the Trail Riders will have a brief annual meeting, elections, refreshments and door prizes. Hope Township Hall is located between Hastings and Delton. Parent workshop series begins soon Three different parenting workshops are scheduled to begin later this monthLocations will be in Hastings at the High School Monday, March 21, and April 18; in Middleville at the Thomapple Kellogg Learning Center Monday, March 28, and April 25; in Nashville at Maple Valley High School Monday March 7, and Tuesday. April 12, and in Delton at 'he high school Monday, March 14, and April 11. Three-member panels will discuss the needs of families with children from pre­ school to high school. A free pizza dinner is included with pre-registration. Call (269) 948-3264 to register and to request free child care on site during the workshops. Dinner will be from 5:30 to 6 p.m. and the presentations from 6 to 7:30. In March the topic will be “Parenting; Blended, Single, Foster & Divorce," which looks at challenging parenting situations, suggestions, practical ideas and sources of where and when to get help, will provide possible solutions to individuals who find themselves straggling with a variety of top­ ics. In April: “Identifying Signs of Your Child Using” is a subject that parents hope they never find themselves dealing with. What are the signs, what do 1 do, who do I talk to when I think my child is using drags, alcohol or tobacco? These questions will be answered by experts including a Michigan State Police trooper so parents can be helped to help their kids their own and oth­ ers. Legislative Coffee set lor March 14 The hext Legislative Coffeee program will be held at 8 a.m. Monday, March 14. at the County Seat Restaurant, comer of Court and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Scheduled to appear are State Senator Patty Birkholz: State Representative Gary Newell; and Rick Traer, representing Third District Congressman Vem Ehlers. They will discuss recent issues and take up any concerns constituents may wish to talk about. A straw vote will be taken at the end of the session to give legislators feedback on the issues discussed. The Legislative Coffee series is spon­ sored by the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. The public is welcome to LEGION, continued from page 1 because it’s too close to a church and it’s just too small. The Legion has used the site for more than 50 years, with May saying it was the place for signing up to serve in the Korean War (1950-53). The building, part of which is more than 100 years old. was used as a gro­ cery store in bygone days. May said the Tick Tock is a particularly "/ think it's a good place far us to go. It's right on M-37, so it’s visible. We just want a better place for our veterans to — Past Legion Commander Bob May attractive site because it already has a func­ tional kitchen, it’s already zoned commercial and it would be relatively easy to get a club license to sell alcohol. But perhaps the most attractive feature is the size of the land. The building sits on about five acres, which would enable the Legion to build another structure or use some wooded areas in back for scout­ ing activities since it is the sponsor of the local Boy Scout troop. The Tick Tock site also would allow for a lot more parking. The Church Street post has only two parking spaces and Legion members have had to forge agreements with the First United Methodist Church and Hastings City Bank for additional parking for events and activities on Friday nights or Saturday nights. May added. "We also have to make our new Legion home more accessible for the handicapped." noting that World War II vets are getting on in years and some younger Legion members have disabilities. “We hope to be able to remodel and we’d like to build. We also hope to expand our activities." May agreed that it’s not a done deal with the Tick Tock yet, but he is hopeful. He said the Legion looked around at other potential sites, and only the Tick Tock and the Free Methodist Church on Slate Road near Tom’s Market seemed at all viable. "Money-wise, we couldn't find something within our budget." he said, “and we needed at least four acres. We looked all over. There just wasn't anything in the city within our price range. “1 think it’s a gtxxl place for us to go. It’s right on M-37, so it’s visible. We just want a better place for our veterans to go. It also could be a place for citizens of the area to use or visit, especially in cases of wed­ ding receptions or special events. “If the deal for the Tick Tock fails, we’rr up for any offers.” May added. “We’ll work cheap (to upgrade or remodel).” The current commander for Post No. 45 is Barry Wood. Feuri and Tyrell have been co-owners of the Tick Tock for nearly five years, since they purchased it from Terry Hedger. The restau“/ haven't got any money yet so it's just speculation right now. Until I have some­ thing on the dotted line, it (the restau­ rant) is still mine and Ron's. ” — Tick Tock co-owner Mary Feuri American Legion Post Commander Robert May. rant has been considered unique because it still has a cafeteria-style buffet. The restaurant gained some attention in the late 1980s when actor-director Danny DeVito slopped in to eat and to consider using it in his movie about labor leader Jimmy Hoffa. It was considered because it was located across the street from a concrete mixing company. The Lawrence J. Bauer Post No. 45 was named in honor of a former resident of Hastings and World War 1 casualty. Bauer, a young man of 19 years and some months, was wounded prior to the war’s end Nov. II. 1918. and died from those wounds following the termination of hostilities. The local Legion post was chartered in April of 1919, is incorporated with the Stale of Michigan and has beer, m continuous oper­ ation from the date of its charter. It has spon­ sored a Boy Scout troop since 1935. Post #45 participates in The American Legion Boy., State program and the American L.-gion Auxiliaiy Girls' Stale pro­ gram. In cooperation with the Michigan State Police, the American Legnn conducts a Student Trooper program. Lenten season activities, services to conclude with Easter March 27 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Area churches mark the season of Lent with a variety of activities, whether it’s a new cycle of sermons, more somber services or special events. The season will end with the celebration of Easter Sunday, March 27. St Francis Episcopal Church on Marsh Road in Orangeville is spending Sundays in Lent exploring the question of prayer each week following the Rite 1 service at 9:30 a.m. Parishioners also fill special “mite” boxes to help support buildiqg a Habitat for Humanity house in Benton Harbor this June. Lent at Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings offers extra opportunities for worship and fel­ lowship. Besides weekly Communion Saturdays at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 8 and 10:45 a.m., the church will hold special serv­ ices on Wednesdays with supper a’ 6 p.m. and worship begins at 7. Wednesday Lenten fellowship and worship continues at Grace Lutheran Church this week. A prepared supper begins at 6 p.m. and Evening Prayer starts at 7. Worship includes Puppet Praise Ministry and a story hour for children through grade five. The theme for Puppet Praise Ministry is “A light in the dark­ ness." Information is available by calling 945-9414 or via the Internet at www.discovergrace.org. Grace is located at 239 E. North Sl, Hastings, across from Tendercare Nursing Home. The community Lenten lunch series is located al Grace each Thursday. Lunch will be provided at noon by cooks and servers organized through the Grace Sarah Circle. A free-will donation is received. Worship begins at 12:30 and ends by 1 p.m. This year’s theme is “Lent - a Journey of Life and Death.” Lay persons from local congregations are sharing their faith stories under this theme. Amy Ryan from St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic, Hastings was unable to speak last Thursday. Marilee Osterink from Hope United Methodist filled in March 3. This Thursday. March 10, Maijorie Haas from St. Rose of Lima will be the speaker. Lenten services at Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland are scheduled for the Wednesdays in Lent The evening begins at 6:30 with a soup supper followed by prayer service. Holy Week Services: Palm Sunday Service, 10:30 a.m. . Palm Sunday Seder Supper 6 p.m., Maundy Thursday Holy Communion. 7 p.m., and Good Friday Tenebrae service 7 p.m. Easter Sunday will include Sunrise Worship: 8 a.m.. Easter Breakfast 9 a.m. and the Festival Eucharist at 10:30 a.m. Hastings First United Methodist Church is planning a special service at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. March 24. to remember the last days of Jesus. This service will include com­ munion. music, and the extinguishing of can­ dles. Child care will be provided. On Easter Sunday, the day will begin with a sunrise service al 7:30 a.m. followed by breakfast at 8. This service is planned and directed by the youth of the church. Live Under the Dome will be at 9:30 a.m.. followed by a traditional service at 11. The church is at 209 West Green St. in Hastings. Call 945-9574 for more information or check the website at www.hastingsfumc.org^ Holy Week worship services at Leighton United Methodist Church. 4180 - 2nd Street, Caledonia (comer of 142nd Avenue and 2nd Street between Middleville and Dorr) include a Holy Thursday worship service March 24 at 7 p.m. This service will be a time of worship with Holy Communion and healing prayer. On Good Friday. March 25. the JESUS film will be shown, beginning at 7 p.m. with a covenant renewal service. Easter Sunday. March 27, will begin with the sunrise service at 6:30 with a drama pres­ entation. A pancake breakfast will be served immediately following. A free-will offering will be accepted .with the proceeds benefitting the Senior High Youth mission trip to Pennsylvania in June. A resurrection service will be held at 9:30. featuring a drama pres­ entation. For more information or directions to the church, please call the church office al (616) 891-8028 Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., or visit the church on the web atwww.leightonchurch.org. The annual Lakewood Area Ministerial Association Community Good Friday Services again will be held at Central United Methodist Church in downtown Lake Odessa March 25. Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish is taking ’A Journey of Prayer" during Lenten season. Each Sunday during tht six-week attend. Lenten luncheon series to continue Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings will be host for this year’s Community Lenten Lunch and Worship scries on the Thursdays of Lent, continuing through March 24. Anyone is invited and welcome to be part of this annual gathering, sponsored since 1970 by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association. Lunch will be provided at noon each Thursday by a crew of cooks and servers organized through the Grace Sarah Circle. A free-will donation will be received. Worship will begin at 12:30 and end by 1 p.m. This year’s theme is “Lent — a Journey of Life and Death.” Laypersons from six local congregations will share personal wit­ ness reflections on that theme. Michael Anton, the host pastor, will serve as liturgist each week. Grace Lutheran is located at 239 E. North St. in Hastings, across from Tendercare Nursing Home. Call 945-9414 for more information. Current Commander Barry Wood (left) and Past ‘Beauty and the Beasf begins tonight Collin Johnson (the Beast) becomes “human again” as the prince and dances with Belle (Jessica Gias) at the end of the Thomapple Kellogg High School production of Disney s “Beauty and the Beast." Some tickets may be available at the door before performances tonight. Thursday. March 10. Friday. March 11. and Saturday. March 12. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $6 per person. period, the congregation will experience prayer in a different manner and focus on one of the traditional Christian disciplines of con­ fession, meditation, fasting, solitude, simplic­ ity and service. A focus for private prayer dur­ ing the week also will be given. "Praying for Friends" and fasting from what keeps you from spending time with God will be the prayer focus. A healing service is being planned for the monthly communion service March 13. "Praying for Your Enemy (a)* and solitude will be the spiritual disciplines. Hymns and music will be used to tell the life story of Jesus on Palm Sunday, March 20. Serving others and "Prayer for the Church and the World" will carry the congregation through Holy Week. A communion service at 7 p.m. will conclude a Chain of Prayer Maundy Thursday. March 24. as worshippers experience "Jesus Prays for You, His Disciple." Woodgrove will participate in the commu­ nity services on Good Friday, sponsored by the Lakewood Ministerial Alliance, at Central United Methodist Church. Easter Sunday will begin with a brief serv­ ice in the sanctuary at 8 a.m. followed by an Easter branch in the fellowship hall. Church school classes meet at 9:30 a_m. The 10:30 a.m. worship services, "A Journey into Life" will be a celebration of Jesus' resurrection with prayers of praise and thanksgiving for renewal and spiritual growth. Woodgrove Parish is a federated church associated with both the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the Church of the Brethren. It is located at 4887 Coats Grove Road. Hastings. For more information about Lenten services, call 948-2733. Hope United Methodist Church at 2920 S. M-37 Highway in Hastings is planning a spe­ cial program at 7 p.m. Monday. March 14, when Valerie Bouaziz, a missionary from Israel, presents Jews for Jesus, “Christ in the Passover.” This is a visual display of Passover pageantry. On Sunday. March 20. the church will bold a Passion and Palm Sunday service al 10:45 a.m. The Maundy Thursday service begins at 7 p.m. The Good Friday service is at 7 p.m. On Sunday. March 27, the church will have an Easter Sunday sunrise service at 8 a.m. fol­ lowed by breakfast. The Easter worship serv­ ice begins at 10 a.m. Call 945-4995 for more information. The United Methodist Churches of Freeport and Middleville have been working on collaborative services. On Maundy Thursday, there will be a Seder Dinner Service at lhe United Methodist Church beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Freeport United Methodist Church will join with the Freeport United Brethren Church for a community Good Friday Service at 7 p.m. The community Good Friday service at the Middleville United Methodist Church will be held with the Middleville Christian Reformed Church at 7:30 p.m. On Easter the Freeport United Methodist Church begins the day at 6:45 a.m. with a sunrise service, followed by breakfast. The Easter service begins at 9 a.m. and includes Holy Baptism. The Middleville United Methodist Church begins Easter on the hill at Mt. Hope Cemetery at 6:30 a.m. with breakfast to fol­ low. Then the Middleville United Mr»hodist Church Easter service begins at 11 a.m. The service will include Holy Baptism and profes­ sions of faith. During March. Lenten book studies are being held. The “Passion and Death of Jesus" is being discussed Wednesdays at 7 p.m. "World Shattering Ministry of Jesus" is dis­ cussed on Thursdays at 7 p.m. and Fridays at 10 a m. Discussions are held in lhe Middleville Church Library. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 10.2005 - Page 3 First Friday speaker challenges ‘selective obedience’ of Bible by Fran Favernum Staff Writer Via quotations from the Bible. David T. Young, editor of the Hastings Banner, informed, amused, and occasionally appalled •he audience at last week’s Fiist Friday Forum. Young issued a challenge to the common notions and practices that homosexuality is a sin and gays and lesbians should be treated like lepers. Young said. "1 want to introduce the con­ cept of •selective obedience.’ which I think we are guilty of" when interpreting the Scriptures, the selective use of quotations from the Bible to buttress particular points of view on topics such as homosexuality, mar­ riage. lhe role of women, the settlement of disputes, slavery, the foods we eat. and the length of hair in Jesus’ time. Both the Law of Moses, as outlined in Leviticus, and advice from St. Paul the Apostle were cited by Young as examples of attitudes far removed from present-day behavior by the majority of the inheritors of the Judeo-Christian tradition, including those who claim to take the Bible literally. On homosexuality, two citations from Leviticus, chapters 18 and 20. say men who engage in sexual relations with other men are no longer to be considered among God’s peo­ ple and both participants shall be put to death. In a citation from First Romans. Paul com­ ments that women engage in similar acts with each other and "bring upon themselves the punishment they desene for their wrongdo- First Friday decides to go ‘prime time' The First Friday series, which has been a fixture in community service by offering political discourse, will take its act for the first time to night-time Wednesday. March 16. Susan Campbell Levy of Sparta will be guest speaker for a town meeting on social security at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings at 6:30 p.m. next Wednesday. Robert Dwyer will continue as host. It will be the forum’s first ever evening program since it was begun by James and Beatrice Pino in August 1989. “We beard some people last year raise the question about having our First Friday at night instead of always at noon.” said Barbara Cichy, chairwoman of the Barry County Democratic Party, sponsor of the series. "We always have has our programs at noon on the first Friday of each month because the host. Mr. Pino, didn't tike to drive at night. But now we’d like to extend our informative pro­ grams to a wider audience by having some of them during evening hours.” Cichy said she and Democratic Party Vice Chairman David Brinker! came up with the speaker for the first evening program when they went to the recent state party convention in Detroit Campbell Levy, of Algoma Township, is chair of the Kent County Democratic Party and community action program coordinator for United Auto Workers (UAW) Region I-D in Grand Rapids. She was bom and raised in Saginaw, where she was actively involved in the Democratic Party and the labor movement since 1988, holding numerous elected positions. She was appointed to the UAW international staff in. 2001. A precinct delegate since 1988. she served on the Saginaw County Democratic Party Executive Board from 1993 to 2000. when she moved to West Michigan and immediate­ ly became involved in lhe Kent County Democratic Party and served as treasurer from January 2003 until she was elected chair this past December. Campbell Levy is also a State Central Committee delegate, as well as a member of the Coalition of Labor Union Women. A. Philip Randolph Institute. The League of Women Voters and the Harley Owners Group. She has also been active as a volunteer for a number of charitable organizations and is on West Michigan United Way Board of Directors. The program is part of a series of town hall meetings being put together by the AFL-CIO Kent Ionia Labor Council, the UAW CAP Council, and the Kent County Democratic Party. Invited guests include Senator Debbie Stabcnow. Congressman Vem Ehlers. Representative Michael Sak and experts from the UAW Social Security Department. “We will be presenting the most up-to-date and comprehensive overview of the social security reform debate incorporating informa­ tion from both sides of the issue.” Levy said. “We will provide accurate information in a format that encourages participation tiom cit­ izens concerned about the future of social security. For more information, call 945-0789. Ex-township supervisor, Road Commission work things out by David T. Young Editor Former Assyria Township Supervisor Michael Boles complained to the Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday morning about the Road Commission for the third time this year. However, Road Commission officials say they have reason to believe it’s now just a matter of two parties agreeing to disagree and the problems, the result of a misunderstand­ ing, have been resolved. Boles told the County Board earlier this year he didn’t like Road Commission employees working at Charlton Park when they should be doing other things, such as maintaining roads. He also suggested then that the Road Commission might be perform­ ing the work in order to be able to do some mining on Charlton Park property. Tuesday morning he said he had been insulted Monday* night at the Assyria Township Board meeting by Road Commission Chairman Donald Wilcutt, who said he had “a burr under him” and tried to keep him from expressing his opinion during the meeting. “I feel I have a right to my opinion." Boles told the County Board, “without a road com­ missioner telling me I shouldn't be talking.” Road Commission Managing Directorr Brad Lamberg confirmed the two men had an apparent verbal disagreement during the Assyria meeting, but he said he wasn’t aware of anyone keeping Boles from speaking. Boles said the Road Commission had come to the Assyria meeting to talk about the pro­ posed North Avenue project, which could cost the township $75,000, which Boles said is not in the coffers. He said if the township agreed to pay for the project, “we will run a deficit of more than $130,000.1 think it should go first to the voters for a milhge.” Lamberg said she purpose of the Road Commission's presence Monday night was to get to know new local officials, such as new Assyria Supervisor Mike Timmons, who suc­ ceeded Boles, and continue a dialogue. He said the North Avenue project indeed was brought up for discussion, but that was not the purpose of the Road Commission’s visit. Lamberg said he suspects the Assyria Township Board is worried about being able to handle financing a road project like North Avenue because it might get too expensive. “It’s not unusual for a township occasion­ ally to not be able to meet funding needs for their roads.” he said. Former Baltimore Township Supervisor George Cullers said Baltimore several years ago budgeted about $15,000 for work on Lawrence Road, but the price tag since then has risen by a huge amount because “now they (the Road Commission) want to do a major project... I wonder if the townships can afford it.” Lamberg insisted Wilcutt did not intend to stifle comments by Boles. He added that Boles sat in on a Road Commission meeting Tuesday morning after appearing before the County Board and it was his impression that though both sides still disagree, there is no acrimony. Wilcutt agreed. "Mr. Boles and I have had a difference of opinion, but I never said he couldn’t speak. I did tell him I thought he had a burr under his saddle and some things have been getting around the county that aren’t true. But it’s nothing persona’.” In other business at meeting Tuesday morning, the County Board: • Reappointed Corrinc Turner and Richard Patterson to four-year terms on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Both were the only appli­ cants. Turner now will serve her third fouryear term. Commissioner Jim French praised Turner’s work over the last eight years, saying. “She does have pretty good knowledge of what she’s been doing." • Noted the next meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners will take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday. March 22. at the Hastings Township Hall on River Road. • Approved the purchase of a Konica Minolta copier for the Cooperative Extension office at a cost of just shy of $5,000 from W.S. Reed Co. of Grand Rapids. • Received the annual report from Register of Deeds Darla Burghdoff. She noted the pur­ chase of a plat scanner now used by four departments and her office has been able to save the county about $86,000 in the past year. Noting revenues have been coming in at a good clip. Burghdoff said. “The real estate market seems to be holding its own and that’s good for us.” • Was told by Sheriff Dar Leaf that Lloyd Shepard will be swom in for his 50th year with the posse. Leaf said Shepard now has worked under five sheriffs. Leaf also said a couple of volunteer pro­ grams. for auxiliary police services and stu­ dent volunteers have been launched, at the behest of Stuart Keeler. • Was told by Board Chairwoman Clare Tripp that Montcalm County was coming in that day to visit the county’s mapping depart­ ment. ing." Young said. "The most common way we bash gays is through lhe Bible. Jesus never condemned homosexuality." He went tin to say. "Holding a sign declar­ ing God hales gays is about as classy as say­ ing God hales blacks." In his view, the laws pertaining to homosexuals did not make sense and likened the position of gays in today's society as similar to that of blacks 60 years ago. On marriage and lhe role of women in the church and society. Young said. "Paul had problems with marriage, women and with his own sexuality." Hg cited First Corinthians. Chapter 7: "A man does well not to marry, but because there is so much immorality, every man should have his own wife and every woman should have her own husband." In a passage that reflected a belief r. lhe imminence of lhe end of the world. Paul wrote. "There is not much time left, and from now on. married men should live as though they were not married." Paul's views on marriage also, said Young, articulated the assumption, "unmarrieds serve God. while marrieds are concerned with worldly matters." Maintaining lhe need for women to cover their heads while praying. Paul said, "A man has no need to cover his head because he reflects the image and glory of God. but woman reflects lhe glory of man....a woman should have a covering over her head to show that she is under her husband's authority." (First Corinthians. Chapter 11). More on women in the church: "As in all the churches of God's people, lhe women should keep quiet in the meetings. They are not allowed to speak, as lhe Jewish law says, 'The question isn ‘t how do gays affect marriage. The greatest threat to marriage is divorce. Go after divorce, not gays. ” — David T. Young they must not be in charge. If they want to find out about something, ’hey should ask their husbands at home." (First Corinthians. Chapter 14). Young asked, "How many women speak in church9 What about women as pastors?" He also cited passages from Ephesians. Colossians. Timothy, and Titus to the effect that it is the duty of women to learn in silence and humility and to be good housewives who submit to their husbands, passages suggesting the relationship of women to men is analo­ gous to the relationship of men to God. e.g. submission. "Jesus supported 'educating women." said Young. How to settle disputes? Paul, in First Corinthians. Chapter 6. wrote. "If one of you has a dispute with a fellow Christian, how dare he go before heathen judges instead of letting God’s people settle the matter?....Surely there is at least one wise per­ son in your fellowship who can serde a dis­ pute between fellow Christians?" "Most of us go to court." commented Young. On slavery. Young observed dryly, a pas­ sage from Colossians. Chapter 3. "suggests a brotherhood of Christian slaves and masters." The passage urges slaves to obey their mas­ ters in all things not because they arc afraid but because of their reverenc? for the Lord. Other passages from Ephesians. Timothy and all of the book of Philemon were used to jus­ tify slavery. Young noted. Particularly well known is Timothy. Chapter 6: "Slaves belong­ ing to Christian masters must not despise them, for they arc their brothers. Instead they arc to serve them even better." Philemon tells the story of the slave Onesimus. who ran away and was converted by Paul who sent him back to his owner and asked the master to forgive him as a brother, saying. "And how much more will he mean to you. both as a slave and as a brother in the Lord!" Young commented. "Jesus never endorsed slavery." On hair length: "Do not cut the hair on the sides of your head or trim your beard." (Leviticus. Chapter 19.) Young said. "All the pictures I’ve seen of A somewhat less than enthusiastic audience listens attentively (from left) Carol Jones Dwyer. Probate Judge William Doherty, Tammy Pennington. Mark Englerth. Willo Fuhr (hidden), Tom Wilkinson and Gordon Fuhr. more than a day after the kill." Young said his point is that if people were to follow the injunctions from these passages in the Bible literally, the seafood markets and the fishing industry would be severely impacted; restaurants would have far more limited menus, and far less meat would be eaten. Leviticus also tells people what to do if mildew is discovered in a home: "Go out and tell the priest about it." (Chapter 11). The pro­ cedure is to remove everything from the house, remove the stone and scrape and plas­ ter lhe walls. If the mildew recurs, the house must be tom down. Again, people arc more likely to attack the mildew with cleaners than down?" Young responded, "Who in their right mind would choose to be gay?" He reminded the audience of the days when being left-handed was regarded as an aberration and children were forced to become right-handed in school. He sees sexual orientation as a similar situation. Carol Dwyer asked, "Don’t most major religions of the world leach against homosex­ uality?" "Yes, Islam and Christianity do." said Young. Joe Williams asked, "Isn’t this a theological they arc to consult an ordained clergyperson. Members of lhe clergy are not likely to regard mildew removal as within their sphere of competence. On a sin called mixtures: "Do not wear clothes made of two kinds of materials," (Chapter 19). Back to all-cotton T-shirts that shrink with every laundering — no more stretchy stuff. Punishments for cursing one’s parents? Death (Leviticus. Chapter 20). Adultery? Death. Sex during a woman's menstrual peri­ od? Banishment from the community. During the discussion period. Young said about homosexuality. "The homophobes showed up in the November election (a refer­ ence to the ballot proposal amending the state constitution to define marriage as exclusively a relationship between one man and one woman)." "The question isn’t how do gays affect mar­ riage. The greatest threat to marriage is divorce. Go after divorce, not gays," he said. Young said his interest in the issue was sparked by the case of Gerald Crane, a Byron Center school teacher who was terminated when his sexual orientation became known. He said he was appalled at lhe way the Christian-dominated community treated Crane, who lost his job and died of a heart attack six months later. "If that is being Christian. I don’t want to be one." he continued, saying that if he could, he would put up a billboard in Byron Center wiih Jesus reminding lhe people. “Whatever you do to the least of us, you do to me." On the question of civil authority. Young noted there is a conflict between Jesus and Paul, particularly the famous passage on tax­ ation and general government authority in which Jesus is believed to have said, "Render unto Caesar that which is his and unto God his. Carl Mcllvain commented, "If 10 percent of the population is gay. I wonder if that isn’t part of deliberate design to keep population Banner editor David T. Young acted more like a preacher than a newspaper­ man at the First Friday March 4. debate that has become a political debate?" "Yes," answered Young. Bob Dwyer suggested "We fear what we don’t understand." Young concluded, "Fear and ignorance rule. If we truly think things through, we have nothing to fear from the gay agenda, rather we have plenty to fear from the anti-gay agenda." Barbara Cichy, chairperson. Barry County Democratic Party, thanked Young for filling in to speak at the forum at the last minute, saying, "I applaud you for coming forward." The April First Friday Forum on April 1 will feature a panel discussion, "Moral Values in Politics," featuring the Rev. Nancy Zcrban of the United Church of Wayland, and Kenneth Komheiser, an avowed atheist. BLISS, continued from page 1 Cincinnati. Bliss Clearing Niagara, in a prepared state­ ment, said. “The company disagrees with the nity to work this shift, regardless of such par­ ticipation...” However, the judge also said. “...I deter­ decision and order of the National Labor mine that the company met its burden of Relations Board and is in the process of demonstrating that it would have issued lhe appealing the decision to the Sixth Circuit two written warnings and a three-day suspen­ Court of Appeals." sion to Moran, regardless of his involvement Buxbaum. in his decision, wrote: in these proceedings...." “I conclude that a supervisor and agent of Bliss Clearing Niagara has been ordered to the company did create an impression that the offer reinstatement to Shapley and Schantz employees’ union activities were under sur­ “and make them whole for any loss of earn­ Jesus show him with long hair." He also cited veillance and threatened an employee with ings and other benefits, computed on a quar­ Paul as saying it is disgusting for a man to closure of the facilitv in the event lhe work terly basis, from the date of discharge to date wear Ire J hair. Yet in James. Chapter 2. church members ae urged not to judge people by their appear­ force chose representation. Additionally, that of proper offer of reinstatement, less any net supervisor and agent coercively interrogated interim earnings.” ance. Leviticus, Chapter 11, wherein lhe Jewish dietary law* arc expounded, contained sever­ al surprises for the audience. Specifically employees about their union sympathies and Bliss also must reimburse Moran for any activities. “I also find that the general counsel (for lhe loss of earnings in connection with not being allowed to work an additional shift. two employees) has met his burden of show­ The judge also ordered Bliss to cease and ing that Shapley and Schantz engaged in desist from discharging or discriminating union activities, that the company was aware against employees for engaging in activities of their participation, and that their participa­ on behalf of the union and to cease and desist only must one not eat them, one must not touch them when they are dead, for they are considered unclean. That rules out eating deer, lobsters, swordfish, shrimp, and all other tion in such activities formed a substantial any harassment. shellfish. Going beyond the injunctions in Chapter to demonstrate that Shapley and Schantz Aerospace Workers. The union reps and com­ would have been discharged regardless of pany officials II. Leviticus, in Chapter 17. noted Young, puts the kibosh on rare steaks: "If any Israelite or any foreigner living in the community eats meat with blood still in it. lhe Lord will turn against him and no longer consider him one their participation in union activities. employment contract. banned is the eating of camels, badgers, rab­ bits or pigs, as well as anything living in water that does not have fins or scales. Not of his people." "Meat must be eaten on the day the animal is killed or on the next day. Any meat left on lhe third day must be burned." (Chapter 19). Young asked. "What are the chances (in modem times) of eating meat the day it is killed? Everybody in this room eats meal motivating factor in lhe company’s decision to terminate their employment. “I further conclude that the company failed Employees of Bliss Clearing Niagara since Sept. 10 have been represented by lhe International Association of Machinists and now arc working on an “As to the allegations involving Moran. I Bliss Clearing Niagara, formerly known in find that a company supervisor and agent ver­ Hastings as E. W. Bliss, provides after market bally harassed him due to his participation in parts, service and rebuilding for laree metal proceedings before the board (NLRB). I also forming equipment that was manufactured by find that general counsel met his burden of the former Bliss. Clearing and Niagara com­ establishing that Moran was denied the panies. opportunity to work a previously scheduled There have been reports by undisclosed shift due to his participation in these proceed­ sources that the company recently reduced its ings. The company failed to establish that work force from more than 40 to fewer than Moran would have been denied the opportu­ 30. �Page 4 - Thursday, March 10.2005 — The Hastings Banner Barry lost 2 solid conservationists To the editor: Barry County has lost two conservation leaden this past month. Tom Guthrie and Wayne Pennock. Tom was a visionary and leader who was known and respected throughout the nation. He had a deep understanding of local, state, national and global agricultural issues and to that end. served on many related boards and committees including that of the Barry Soil Conservation District. Yet Tom was not afraid to take bold steps on his own farm to transition high-input industrial agriculture into a more resoureesustainable way to produce food for this nation. Wayne was one of those unsung heros. Perhaps less prominent nationally, he was no less an important figure locally. Wayne had a strong conservation ethic and led by example on his Michigan Centennial Farm. Aside from the guidance, he provided the Barry Conservation District as one of its directors for a number of years, he was an early advocate of reduced tillage methods on cropland as a way to preserve and protect our soil and water resources from the effects of erosion. He was a r^oug advocate of sound forest management principles, demonstrating that in his own wnndlots while promoting it county-wide through the Conservation District programs. I had the honor of working with both Tom and Wayne a number of years ago on many county-wide conservation issues. It can be said that their efforts and commitment to con­ servation transcended the urban-rural divide. Their actions positively affected every citi­ zen in Barry County. Their passing is our loss. Joseph Lukasiewicz, Hastings senate not a I’ll bet the news that the Barry County Democratic Party proposed eliminating the Michigan Senate brought smirks and snickers from Republicans and from comrades in their own party. Indeed, when the local county's resolutions were presented to the state Democratic Party for consideration, this one apparently didn’t get very far. Unlike most, though. I'm no’ laughing. I think this is serious busi­ ness and I believe the resolution should be given more than a wink and a giggle. 1 think we need to stop and think about the pros and cons of reducing the number of our legislators in Lansing from 148 to 110. If we think about it long rriough, we just might be willing to entertain this possibility as a step in the right direction for better gov­ ernment and fiscal responsibility. Once again, these are critical times and we’ve got to think outside the box and stop defending an inadequate status quo that in the future could be our undoing. Right now we have 110 state legislators, and ours is the 87th District It would seem 110 people and a governor would be good enough to handle the slate’s business. The senate ha* 38 members, and it has proven lately to be a step­ ping stone for state legislators who are successful enough to get broader support after being term limited with six years as legislators. The only difference between a state legislator and a state senator then can get. Nebraska more than 70 years ago opted to do this strange thing of moving to a unicameral (one-house) legislature and those Comhuskers don't seem to be experiencing a lot of troubles in gov­ ernance. at least no more than any other state. So why should we seriously consider this? In a word: money. If you haven’t been aware of Michigan’s financial troubles over the last three years. I’d like to know what planet you've been on. Only this past month we’ve heard a lot of bickering over where to cut. and too often very important services and programs are being reduced or eliminated. I suspect an area that could be cut without the people suffering a lot as a result could be the Michigan Senate. Think of the money we’d save. * With 38 senators at $80,000 apiece, the stale would save $3.04 million a year just in salary. Add to that the health care, retirement and expense packages each of them get Then add the people who work on their staffs, their salaries and benefits. Then add those posh offices they work in, get rid of the building by selling it and put as much as $50 million (according to estimates) back into the general fund. My goodness, just by eliminating one chamber of state ment, we might be able to balance the state budget Au*i what would A militia is all people bearing arms To the editor: Mr. Robert Dwyer’s recent letter implies the Second Amendment doesn't give the right to keep and bear arms to every citizen. Nothing could be further from the truth. The Bill of Rights spelled out what our Founding Fathers believed were God-given rights of every individual human being. The gun-banning crowd always wants to point out the word “militia" as meaning the military. National Guard or the Reserves when in fact it meant the general population. The National Guard and reserves did not even come into existence until after 1900. The authors of the Bill of Rights also wrote extensively about what the word “militia” meant at that time. George Mason wrote "When the resolution of enslaving America was formed in Great Britain, the British Parliament was advised by an artful man. who was governor of Pennsylvania, to disarm the people, that it was the best and most effectual way to enslave them. “I ask, who are lhe militia? They consist now of the whole people, except a few public F IT LOOKS LIKE WE Have too many pigs at THE TROUGH. MAYBE XT's officers. Richard Henry Lee wrote, "A militia, when properly formed, are in fact the people them­ selves... and include all men capable of bear­ ing arms... To preserve liberty it is essential TIME FOR ONE Of YOU TO VISIT THE SLAUGHTERHOUSE. fAAYBE x that the whole body of people always possess arms..." The United States Department of Justice has a website that covers this topic in-depth. The website address is: www.usdoj.gov/olc/secondamendment2.html CAN JUST GO ft b'VT?, Paul Christensen, Hastings control. We were gone to Kalamazoo that morning to do our shopping. When we returned the house was on fire. Chief Dan Boulter said the fire apparently started in walls. An amazing thing 1ms happened since Jan. 5: our property increased in value over 2004 as follows, taxable value, from 42.244 to $43,215; assessed value, from $62,300 to $67,900; state equalized value same. We received the notice of assessment on March 3. We assume Daniel R. Scbeurman is not only Orangeville Township's assessor, be is STATE SENATE state House bums; property value increases To the editor: It is common knowledge our bouse on Norris Road, Delton address, Orangeville Township, burned to the ground Jan. 5. Our fire chief and his men worked very hard all day to try to save some of our property. Unfortunately, they couldn't get the fire under 1 HOUSE also a magician and can sit at his desk and change property values at his command. He is very talented. He doesn’t seem to care if senior citizens like us are retired 12 years and living on a fixed income. We appreciate the good people of Prairieville. Doster and Delton, plus others, for helping us to gradually acquire items to replace what we lost Because of our chil­ dren's generosity, we are having places to stay temporarily until we can re-locate or rebuild. So, we feel if township officials must depend on their lowest income residents for their tax dollars, we are all between a rock and a hard place. Respectfully, Richard and Kris Kimble, Orangeville Township Kt: MilGiOS oJ trats >VI>GET is the size of the geographi: area that persun represents. Status quo defenders would hold that we need checks and balances with the two different chamber* in Lansing. They also would hold that we need to follow the national model established by our Founding Fathers in deliberations of U»e Constitutional Convention more than 200 years ago. The framers of lhe U.S. Constitution certainly made compromis­ ing famous when they agreed to the Virginia Plan, to have one cham­ ber (Congress) represent a certain population, and to the New Jersey Plan, to allow each state to send two representatives to Washington D.C. But there is a huge difference between this national model and the state’s. One chamber has an equal number from each separate state. There is no such need within a state. The national model has enabled the Congress and Senate to grow into two different bodies. I maintain that in Michigan, there aren’t huge differences between state legislators and state senators. Furthermore, since voters statewide approved term limits, all we've seen is a game of musical chain for public officials, like for­ mer State Senator William VanRegenmorter, who is now State Representative William VanRegenmorter. Then there's former State Rep. Patty Birkholz, now State Sen. Patty Birkholz. The pay for a senator and representative is the same, just shy of we lose? More unecessary or irrelevant legislation? Democratic Gov. Jennifer Granholm and he Republican-dominat­ ed State Legislature have been quarreling for a long time over where budget cuts can be made with the least amount of pain. The answer lies right in their midst. However, don't expect state senators or even legislators (wannabe senators) to do the right thing and eliminate themselves. They've been at the public trough for awhile and they like it there too much to give it up. It just rankles me when I see overpaid politicians fighting over which essential government service to take away from us when they are a big cause of the problem. Maybe we, the people, should get a petition going to eliminate the senate and put the question on the state ballot for lhe 2006 election. At the very least, it would get lawmakers' attention and serve them notice that we are not amused by their dawdling and self-serving activities. If the Democrats and Republicans won't do the right thing, let's take our government back. Once again, yours for better government... Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics $80,000 a year. And the benefits? Some of the best health care you Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. What about school to work? This week’s question was asked of eighth graders who will enter high school in the fall: How can schools help students prepare for entering the work force? The Hastiags Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County since 1856 Pubuhnv,.. Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jecobe Fraderfc Jacobs President Vice President Secretoryrtreesurer • NEWSROOM• David T Young (EdW Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Edta) Helen Mudry PathoaJohns wen oremer Fran Faverman Parrish Hall, Middleville: “I think that high school gives a better perspective on the future and will pre­ pare us for our lives after we are finished with school." Dylan Hamilton, Wayland: Kimberly Junglas, Freeport: Sandra Ponseno KeSy Lloyd warcre westover Heather Read • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Danielle Rosenberg, Middleville: Ctowfted adt Monday tvough Frtoay. 800 am. to 530 pm. "I am not sure what I want to do when i get out of high school. I think the high school offers us lots of choices so that we can choose what is the right way to reach our future." I am really interested in a career in design. 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Boe B Hartnge, Ml 4905^0802 Second Qaea Postage Pad at Huangs, Ml 49058 �Have yourself checked for coton cancer To the editor: about me and helped Tony, my friends Sandy For the past two years I have been a proud Donathine and Joan Hyatt. Ross Morrison. Helen Slocum. Cecil Scudder. . colon cancer survivor. 1,800 Now I can do my volunteering at the Battle Michiganders will lose their lives this year Creek VA, plus do my volunteering at Fort because of colon cancer. Because March is Custer National Cemetery doing military National Colorectal Cancer awareness month. honors for our veterars. Unfortunately, more than I feel it’s my duty to share some important 1 recommend that people in their 20s. 30s facts with all those who still haven’t been and 40s get tested so they can catch it before tested. it turns into cancer. God blessed me by heal­ It was three years ago when 1 started get­ Montagues to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary ing me. ting sick. I was in and out of the hospital plus My Tony had a rough road taking the bills, in and out of ER. Dr. David Woodliff put me and taking care of the house, and taking care in the ER because he couldn’t do a scope. My of me. Without my grandmother’s strength, stomach had swollen to look like I was five Pennock Hospital, my mom’s support and Our family cordially invites you to join us for a special afternoon honoring 50 years of marriage, Saturday, March 12,2005 at 12:30 p.m. at Hope United Methodist Church, 2920 South M-37 (M-37 at M-79), Hastings. Michigan. Pete and Weda were married March 12, 1955. They have one daughter, Sharon and Keith Pratt Friends and family are encour­ most of all Tony for his love and support, I months pregnant. That was Feb. 27. By March 4, I had six don’t know if I would have made it. June Sembarski. enemas and was facing surgery. That is when Battle Creek they found the cancer. My mom, Etbelyn Hillikcr, my Aunt Jan and my husband Tony were with me. After spendiA^ a year of not knowing what was wrong, now we knew. We had a long road aliead of us. Even with my stepdad in another hospital, my mom and Let's see if Spay Day was success brother came to see me at night. My son. To the editor: Chris Willett, and his wife, Katie, brought my The phones rang non-stop and the pet own­ granddaughter to see me. 1 knew if she want­ ers streamed into the Barry County Humane ed to know her grandmother I had to fight Society office Tuesday, Feb. 22 ftr just one My mom and Grandma Susie Shriber took purpose — to receive $20 certificates good care of me after I got out of the hospital toward spaying or neutering their dog(s) or because I was too weak to drive back and forth to Battle Creek. 1 ended up with an cat(s). There were 605 of these certificates given infection from my colostomy bag. On April 4, out (243 for dogs and 362 for cats), about 100 I was fed through an IV and was given two more than given out in 2004. The Humane Society is extremely grateful units of blood. My best friend, Fran Tobin, made time for me out of her busy schedule. She gave me a to the anonymous donor who helped make this possible and pleased so many pet owners Joan and Rich Heffelbower of Hastings. Terry and Jennifer McCarty of Berryvilk, AR. and Jan and Thom Warner of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their children Rebecca L. McCarty and Luke R. Warner. Rebecca is a 2000 graduate of Hastings High School and a 2004 graduate of Central Michigan University. Luke is a 1999 graduate of Hastings High School. A June 25.2005 wedding is being planned. aged to stop by and share fond memories. No gifts, please. Doris L. Johnson, longtime Prairievilk and Delton area resident will celebrate her 90th birthday with an, open house on Saturday. March 12. Friends are invited to visit with Doris from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Stanford Lodge. 409 Naomi St. Plainwell. No gifts please. ( Write Us A Letter ' < HERE ARE THE RULES: ....... .... ... J Thanks to you... tew conditions that must be met before they will be published. wanted to take advantage of this opportunity which helped. Plus, my cousin and her hus­ to have their animals sterilized, thus prevent­ The requirements are: band prayed for me and visited helped me ing the births of so many unwanted puppies keep my faith going. Without Mr. and Mrs. and kittens. the annual event was a success? Only when • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of resi­ dence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ Bob Clinton, my faith would not be strong as Hpwever. do those numbers really mean My stepfather died April 4. so it was a dark those certificates are actually used and all time. My chemo gave me sores in my throat, those unwanted litters never happen will this my mouth and my tongue, so I couldn't eat event be a success. So, if you are one of those fantastic pct weighed just 76 lbs. Gram, Mom. and my owners who called or came by the Humane brother helped take care of me. Between them Society's office for a Spay Day certificate, the and my Uncle Duane and Aunt Jan Shriber, I sooner you do. lhe sooner you won't have to worry about an unexpected litter of puppies Max or that you will have to try to find homes for. Rapport ?nd Sabong got me better fast so I or your male dog or cat won't be trying to run could go back to my own home in Battle all over the neighborhood. Drs. Woodliff, Mark Brasseur. Creek. The Battle Creek VA friends prayed for me and helped Tony deal with it. After a seeing lished. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. 11 • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks* will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire* letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one However, if you do need to postpone the surgery for a while, that's OK, these certifi­ cates are good through the end of the year. me go downhill, now they saw me go up. Kathy Wiggins, They got excited about very pound I gained, Barry County Humane Society including the St. Phil's Knights of Columbus tor each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. PLANNING, continued from page 1 in Bank Creek who prayed for me and called We have opportunities to fight crime To the editor: • Implement productive activities that help ing the needs of the developer. In revisiting issue is something the groups want to look the ordinance, the commission members can into, then they can look at what should be see if they want to allow for a variety of archi­ included. • Elected officers for the commission with tectural features, not just masonry features. Dave J asperse again as chairman, V. Hany As sheriff of Barry County, I would like to children by re-directing them from illegal • Continued discussion on an update to the discuss an issue very close to each of us — activity. This can be accomplished by provid­ City of Hastings master plan. It is advised to Adrounie crime prevention. ing relevant and enjoyable programs to occu­ revisit a master plan once every five years Mansfield as secretary. My office is committed to making our py their time and attention. These arc the type and the city is making plans to look at in the neighborhoods safer places to live. By doing of efforts that can provide positive influences coming fiscal year. so, we will improve the quality of life for to enabk our youth to become responsible individuals and families, both young and old. citizens. • Reviewed work items for 2005 to be completed by the Planning Commission. The It is imperative that we seek progress to I personally appreciate al! who support the items to be worked on include planning for reduce the negative influences that crime has Barry County Sheriff’s office and for the sup­ construction of sidewalks throughout the city; on our children and to help safeguard the eld- port of these initiatives, those in place now as working on the update for the Hastings City eriy. well as those in keeping with our objectives. master plan; discussing architectural stan­ dards for commercial (possibly industrial) This office has worked extremely hard to In addition, I would like to shore another make significant improvements in our county. unique initiative — the Michigan Sheriffs' Through community-based programs and an Association Educational Services Associate • Received an update on the joint meeting emphasis on professionalism, we hope to Membership program, supported by citizens with the Downtown Development Authority reduce the number of gun-related crimes, committed to making our communities a safer (DD* > scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, April thefts, incidents of domestic violence and place to live. other disturbances. An example of our plans and objectives includes: tioned objectives. The Associate Membership program is based on the premise that citizens capabilities. and law enforcement officers can collaborate • Continue our initiatives in specialized technical training and the latest crime-preven­ tion measures. • Protection of our senior citizens from acts of vioknee. negket and fraud. • Increased drug awareness through educa­ oping standards for building facades. If this make a real difference toward the aforemen­ sary to improve preparedness and response ' Promote the importance of Neighborhood building facades. 18. The meeting will look at possibly devel­ This important program enables citizens to • Provide officers with the resources neces­ Watch programs. to have a direct impact in communities. Through membership, citizens can help in a very practical way. I invite businesses and individuals alike to support our efforts by becoming members. Through your participation in this program, we can continue to provide the resources nec­ essary to make a difference. Lyme Disease program set for March 19 The Yankee Springs Trail Riders Association will sponsor a lecture on “Lyme tional programs and services that will give Anyone interested in knowing more about Disease: Effects on Humans and Equines" at individuals a fighting chance to lead ..tore this very important program may call: 517­ its annual meeting at 7 p.m. Saturday, March productive lives, 485-3135, or write to: 515 North Capitol 19, at the Hope Township Hall, eight miles • We hope to see fewer incidents of spousal Ave., Lansing, MI 48933 or visit them online, south of Hastings on M-43. and child abuse by further developing oppor­ www.michigansheriffcom. Wc will be glad to Bev Grundheim of the Lyme Disease tunities for law enforcement to work more mail additional information to interested par­ Foundation and Dr. John Bercnds, formerly closely with shelters and local organizations ties. I strongly urge the residents of Barry equine practice, will he the presenters to provide counseling and support. • Maintain our goal to improve our correc­ County to consider participating in this hon- tional facilities, incorporating the latest secu­ crable program, not only for its monetary rity measures for the purpose of removing support of law enforcement, but also for the more criminals from the streets. moral support that unites us in building a • Integrate special rehabilitation programs that aim to help criminals by preparing them to become productive members of society. 426 Giris ages 5-17 were able to participate in a variety of Girl Scout activities. ■ All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. for week. When got out of the hospital I was able to get to my appointments. Darrel and Sandy Hawbaktr of Hastings. The bride-to-be is a 2004 graduate of the University of Wisconsin who? she received her degree in health and fitness science. She is currently employed at World Gym in Colorado Springs, CO. The groom-to-be is a 1999 graduate of Hastings and is currently serving in the U.S. Army as a staff sergeant in the 4ih Infantry Division. He is stationed at Fort Carson, CO. The coupk will be married July 2,2005 in Alma, Wisconsin. The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a book ’Chicken Soup for Cancer Survivors,” as it is. Timothy and Debra Herold of Kellogg, Minnesota ax pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Jessica Marie Herold, to Ryan Wade Mawbaker, son of safer community. specialist at Michigan Refreshments, door prizes and important information. The public is welcome. A short business meeting and election of board members will be held at tlie end. Sheriff Dar Leaf. Barry County State University and now a veterinarian in private as vice chairman and Jeff That’s what matters Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center �Page 6 - Thursday, March 10. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owncr/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings. Barry County and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned <k Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway -nx Hastings, MI 49058 Worship Together... ...al the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... FLEAS ANT VIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. MI 49Q5O. Pastor. Sieve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 xsn.; Sunday School 11.-0 xnt: Sunday Evening Sen ice 6:00 p.m : Bible Study & Praver Time Wednesday nights 6:30 pm ST. ROSE (. ATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferum Father Al Russell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.: Sunday Masses 8:30 xm. and 11:00 xm.; Confessam Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Stale Road. Haatmgx Mich, w Clayton Garmon. Pastor. Sundav School 9J0 xm.; ctaues for all -rev Miming Worship IMO Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Rainbows or J J. Bible Quiz (ages 2 or Junior Bibl? quiz («es 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (age* 13-I9>. Adult Bible Study - No WELCOME CORNERS 10:30 am.: School. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -AMrr Church ofthe World-Wide Anglican Communion." 315 W. Center St (comer of S. Broadway and W Center St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014 The Rev. Fr. Chark* P. McC he Ul. Rector Mr. F. William Wx-tberg. Dire.tor of Music. Sunday Worship -8 xm. and 10 xm. Children'* Chapel and Sunday School al 10 xm Sunday Nuncry Available at 10 xm. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Service*: 9:45 xm Sunday School Hour. IIDO xm. Morning Wonhip Service; 600 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adult*. Teen* and Children CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 9:45 xm.; Worship II00 xm ; Evening Service at 600 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer BiNe 700 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11 xm.; P.O. Box 63, Hastings. MI 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dow ling. Phone 269-721-8077 Pastor Pan. Harpolc. Sunday morning worship service >45 xm. Nursery provided. Sunday evening “New Beginnings" starts at 5:15 with meal. 5:30 aduh small group, youth group, kids club. 6:30 praise seivice. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men s group 2nd and 4th Thursday* at 7 p.m. Christ s Quilter*. Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursday* at 5.45. Coming in January, exploring spiritual gifts Bible study. Church wrbsitc: count.ychapeiumc.org WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coals Grove Rd Pastor Roberta Shafto Wheelchair accessi­ ble and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 Church Service 10:30 xm. HOPE IGNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South al M-79, Res Rx-hard Moore. Pastor. Church phot* 269­ 945-4995 Church Wetnite wuwJiopeuni.org. Church Eax No.: 269-618-0007. Church Secretary Treasurer. Linda Cobb. Office hours. Tues . Wed.. Thun. 9 am to Ipic. Sun. Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Monhng Worship; Sun. evening service 6 pm; SonShmc Preschool (ages 3 * 4); Tuea.. Thur*, from 9-11:30 am. 12:00-2:30 pm. Wed. 6-8pm Pioneer Club (Gr K-5) (evening meal at 6 pm); Wed 6-8 pm Middle School Youth * Sr. High Youth; Wed. 7 pm Player Mtg SAINTS ANDREW * MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (Inmg). Rt. Rev. David T. Hostwick Rector. Sunday Prayer. 11:00 Holy Evening Prayer service. All services using the traditional 1928 Book of PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHUBCH 12711 S. M-43 Hifhwxy. Dehon. Ml 49046 • 269-671-4193 Pastor. Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship Service II xm.; Sunday Evening Service 6 pjn.; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p m. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchippersDeMunter. Sunday Worship 9:15 xm. • Sunday School 10:30 xm. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Rusvcll. Pastor. A HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH •Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH HHJO elective, far Mach Creation. The Key To Kingdom ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spuil-fifled church. Meeting at (hr Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 tooth of Assyria Rd . Nashville. Mich 49073 Sun. Praise A Worship 10:30 xm . 6.00 pm.; Wed. 6 30 pm. Jem dub far boys * guh ages 4-11 Pastors David and Ro*e MicDooald An oast* of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616-731-5194 « I-5I7-852-1I06. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. pMiorDamel Hofmann. 623-54G0 Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 xm. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 xm. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E Mara Street. Middleville. Mkh Rev Fr. Lavery. Pauor Phone 795­ 9030 Sunday Mam 448 pm. first Fnday Holy Hour 5 pm CiMtidm 30 minute* before Ma-.» Rotary Prayer 30 minute* before Mass. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions" 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Interment of Geraldine's ashes will take place in Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville later in the spring. Memorial contributions may be made to the donee’s favorite charity. Arrangements were made Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. by Koops Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed, 1:30 xm. Kids for Christ 1st through GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. MI 49073. Pastor Doo Roacoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 xm. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, south group, adult small group minutry. leadership training. Beverly E. Wellfare HASTINGS - Beverly E. Wcllfare, age 76, of Hasbngs. died Wednesday. March 2. 2005 at Tendercare of Hastings. Miss Wellfare was bom on February 4. 1929 in Hastings, the daughter of George ’V. and Gladys (Cobum) Wellfare. She was a lifelong Hastings area resident 30) E State Rd (Comer of State Rd and Boltwood St acrons from Tom's two and Holy Day service time* call (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory 948­ 9327. Vuit our web*ite at Dave Wood Sr. - Aduh Ministries; Pastor Ryan White, Youth. 9:30 xm. Sunday School for all age*; 10:45 a m.. Morning Worship Service; 6.00 p.m.. Evening Service; 700 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6JO p.m., Awanx Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. Geraldine Mae Williams LAKE ODESSAGeraldine Mac Williams, age 86. of Lake Odessa, died early Friday morning, March 4, 2005 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was bom August 26, 1918 in Nashville, the daughter of Win and Allie (Stambaugh) Surine. Geraldine grew up in Nashville and gradu­ ated from Nashville High School. Throughout her life. Geraldine was employed at Pennock Hospital as a cook, and later at Hastings Manufacturing where she retired after 32 years of service. She was a loving wife and mother with a giving heart, and loved to travel with her famil) Geraldine was married to Floyd K. Williams on November 6, 1945; he preceded her in death on August 11. 1977. She was also preceded in death by her par­ ents; sister. Evelyn Dunnigan; son. Floyd Williams. Jr.; and step-son. James Williams. She is survived by her daughter. Martha Baldwin of Lake Odessa; step-sons. Donald Williams and Richard Williams, both of Virginia; sister. Agnes Lathrop of Nashville; daughters-in-law. Brenda Williams and Dianne Williams; granddaughter. Melissa Tiffany of Lake Odessa; step-grandchildren, C»dy Bogema of Virginia. Greg Williams of New Mexico. Lori Detter of Florida. Kara Gordon of Virginia, Lawanda Dickinson of Lake Odessa. Jimmie Williams of Hopkins. Vickie Adcock of Arizona. Pam Carter of Tennessee, and Angie Bailey of Springport; 23 great grandchildren; and 14 great great grandchildren. Geraldine was greatly loved by her family and friends and will be greatly missed. A Service of Remembrance will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday. March 11. 2005 at the the last week of Oroti life. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m Wednesday Midweek: 9:00 xm. SCAMPS (senior citizens) Bibk Study. 6:30 p.m. adults; Sing' n Share * Foundation Class. Youth 6(h-8ih grade*. Faith 4 Life * 9-l2th grades. Children 2 yrs. through 5th grade. Faith Weaver friends. Thursday. Senior Adult Coffee Hour. 9:30-11:00 a.m Easter Servlets: Sunday. March 27th 8:30 Muric and drama presentation. "Our God Reign*”; 9:15-10:15 xax. Easier Breakfast: 10:30 xm. Traditional Easter Service. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239E North Street. Hastings Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Anton. Pastor Thursday, March 10-12.00 p.m. Lenten Lunch A Worship; 3:45 p m. Clapper Note*; 5:45 p.m. Grace Notes; 7:00 p.m. Choir. 7 DO p.m Adventurers. Friday. March II 6:30-10 p.m. Rock Group. Saturday. March 12 - 10:00 xm. Catechism 3; 2.00 p.m. The Way; 500 p.m. Holy Communion. Sunday. March 13 8.00 A 10:45 xk Holy Communion; 9:30 xm. Sunday School; 1200-300 p.m Passion Play Practice; 300-500 p.m. Meet Our Neighbors; 600-800 p.m. Middle School Youth; 600-800 p.m. High School Youth Monday. March 14 - 700 p.m. Women of Faith. 700-900 p.m. Passion Play Practice. Ttoes-day. March 15-100 p.m. Over-eaters Anonymous; 700 p.m. Congregation Council; 700­ 900 p.m. Passion Play Practice. Wed nesday. March 16 - 10:00 xm. Wordwatcher*. 200 pjn. Con-gregation Care; 600 p.m. Lenten Supper. 700 p.m. Evening Prayer. 800 p.m. Grace Bookies. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 Office Phone (269) 945 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 900 a.m.-Noon and 100-300 p.m. Friday 900 xm.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:30 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10 30 Refreshmenu. 1IOO Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15. 9:30 and II xm. Chancel Choir rehearsal i* Wednesday* at 7 p.m.. and the Praise Team rehearse* on Thursday* al 6:30 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hasting*. Mich. 490^8 (269)945 5463 Rev Dr Jeff Gamion. Pastor. Sunday Service* 900 xm. Traditional Worship; 10:00 a.m. Coffee Hour; 10:10 a.m. Church School; 11:20 a.m. Contemporary Worship. The 9:00 service t* brnadekvt over WBCH AM 1220. Nwaery cart i* provided during txxh service*. March 10 8:30 ran. Wrao1! Bibte Study. March 15 - 7:45 pun. Chttdrcn'* ad ChaiKrt Orair. March 16 6:15 xm. Men's BU* Study. COMING I P: lakewood Choral Society Performance In Sharpe HaU on March 20th. Easter Sunday service at Centra) School Audkori^n! | Linda Joyce Newton| HASTINGS - Linda Joyce Newton, age 56, of Hastings, died Thursday, February 24, 2005 at Hasting^ Home Adult Care. UpdR was bornOctober 17, ,1948 in HasdogS. the dadght&'of Robert and Helen (Price) Newton.' '' and attended Hastings schools. She was employed as a machinist for Hastings Tyden Corp, for many years. She enjoyed participating in softball games for many years. Miss Wellfare is survived by brothers. Donald Wellfare of Hastings and Karl Wellfare of Tustin. CA; nieces, Vicki (Jock) Clarey of Portland. Sue (Steve) Allerding of Ionia and Sharon (Brent) Parsons of Canadian Lakes; nephew. David (Georgeann) Wellfare of San Pedro. CA; and several great nieces and nephews. There will be no funeral home visitation. Respecting family wishes, memorial graveside services will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or Tendercare of Hastings. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren- funeral-home.com). GRAND RAPIDS - Mabie B. Rowland, age 103, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Campbell Township, passed into the presence of the Lord on Monday evening. March 7, 2005. Size was bom in Campbell Township on May 19. 1901 to William and Frances (Bashore) Smith. Mabie graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1918 and married Harold Rowland in 1921. They lived together on the family farm on Mote Road for 57 years. Mabie was preceded in death by her hus­ band; and daughter, Elnora Rowland. She is survived by her son and daughter-in­ law. Robert and Patricia Rowland; three grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. A private fanJIy graveside service was held at Clarksville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Wealthy Park Baptist Church. ■* Arrangements were made by die Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Linda is survived by brothers, Robert (Sharon) Bowden of Caledonia. Waher Bowden of Ocala. Florida and John (Torrey) Newton of Williamston. South Carolina; nieces and nephews; aunt. Joyce (Franklin “Ping”) Beckwith of Hastings ano uncle. Lyle (Phyllis) Newton of Beulah. Preceding her in death were her father. Robert on Feb. 26. 1985 and her mother Helen on June 21. 1992. Services were held Monday, February 28, 2005 at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Bob Roush officiating. Burial was at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Home Adult Care. Barry Community Hospice or Bany County Mental Health. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeral- home-com). Dale W. Ackerson MULLIKEN - Dale W. Ackerson, age 78. of Mulliken, died Saturday evening. February 26, 2005 at a Lansing hospital. Mr. Ackerson was bom July 26, 1926 in Vermontville, a son of Earl R. and Grace v. (Shaw) Ackerson. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and retired from Diamond Reo and Atlas Drop Fvrge in Lansing. Following retirement he worked with his son Ackerson & Son Excavating. Mr. Acxerson enjoyed fishing and his Navy ship reunions. He was preceded in death by his son. Kevin, and brothers. Kenneth, Keith and Donald, his twin.. Surviving are his wife of 51 years. Eleanorc; three sons. Kim (JoAnn) Ackerson, Kurt (Barb) Ackerson and Kris (Tracy) Ackerson; his daughter. Karen Ackerson: nine grandchildren, Andrea. Arica. Angela. Aiyssa, Thomas. Tiffani, Joshua. Morgan and McKenzie; his sister, Cindy (Robert) Canfield of Ionia; three brothers. Allyn "Jay” Ackerson of Vermontville. Robert (Bea) Ackerson of Bayonet Point. Florida and Bruce (Marcia) Ackerson of Portland; numerous nieces and nephews, and his dog. “Buster.” Services were held Wednesday at BarkcrLeik Funeral Hom*j. Mulliken, with Pastor Judy Scholten officiating. Military honors were given at the Meadowbrook Cemetery by the Portland V.F.W. Post 4090. Pallbearers were Dennis. Mark and Ronald Ackerson. Larry Bishop. Terry Canfield and Jessie McCoy. Honorary bearers were Gary Pung. Tim Skinner and Jim Wieber. Memorial contributions may be given to Mulliken United Methodist Church or the Portland V.F.W. Post 4090. Arrangements were made by Barker-Lcik Funeral Home. HASTINGS - David G. Burgess, age 77, of Hastings, died Tuesday, March 1. 2005 at Battle Creek Health System. Mr. Burgess was bom on May 30. 1927, in Detroit, the son of Martin L. and Gladys (Richards) Burgess. He served in the U.S. Navy from September 12,1945 until his hon­ orable discharge April 10, 1946. He came to the Hastings area in 1950. He was married to Norma Belle McClelland on February 2. 1952. He was employed at E.W. Bliss Co. for 30 years, until his retirement in 1980. He was an avid outdoorsman. loved boat­ ing and spending time with his family. Mr. Burgess is survived by his wife, Norma; daughters. Starlet (Dave) Long of Augusta and Sue (Ron) Aspinall of Hastings; 10 grandchildren: 12 great grandchildren; sister, Bonnie (Robert) Birke, formerly of Hastings Respecting family wishes, private services will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. There will be no funeral home visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wrenfuneral-home.com) Albert E. Coenen A memorial service for Albert E. Coenen, who passed away on February 11, 2005 will be held at Quimby United Methodist Church. 3180 E. Quimby (E. M-79 Hwy.) at II a.m. Saturday. March 12, 2005 with Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiating. A luncheon will be provided by the church congregation, after the service. HASTINGS - Alice Elizabeth McMillen, age 88. of Hastings, passed away Thursday. March 3, 2005 at Pennock Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband. Keith L. McMillen. She is survived by her children. Connie and Marie McMillen. Charlie and Janet McMillen. Lee and Dorothy McMillen. Susan and Bob Pollard. Patsy and Bill Semrau. Mickey and Mary Jane McMillen, Bruce and Emily McMillen; 15 grandchil­ dren: 19 great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday. March 19. 2005 at Zion Lutheran Church. 6338 Veltc Rd.. Woodland. MI. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville Library. Arrangements by Reyers North Valley Chapel. Grand Rapids. Mabie Mildred Tack HASTINGS - Mabie Mildred Tack, for­ merly of Dehon. passed away March 5. 2005. Mrs. Tack was born in Johnstown Township on December 18, 1912, the daugh­ ter of Orin and Mary (Reimer) Johnson. She was a graduate of Bartle Creek Central High School, class of 1931. On July 5, 1938 she married Leon Tack. Together they raised a family and worked the family farm in Banfield. Mrs. Tack enjoyed sewing. and caring for a large garden. She was a former cub scout leader, and very active in her church. Pleasantview Family Church. Mrs. Tack is survived by her sons, Donald (Phyllis) Tack of Grand Rapids, Charles (Constance) Tack of Warsaw, IN, and Neal (Bev) Tack of Banfield; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Tack was preceded in death by her husband Leon in 1992. sons. Roger in 1978 and Ronald in 1940. brothers, FreH. AJva and Joseph. Funeral services wore conducted Tuesday. March 8, 2005, at Pleasantview Family Church. Dowling. Pastor Steven Olmstead officiating. Biuial took place in East Hickory Comers Oinetery. Memor.al contributions to Pleasantview Family Church will be appreciated. HASTINGS - Madelyn S. Percy, age 92. of Hfttings, passed away on Friday. March 4, 2005 at Thomapple Manor. She was bom in Hastings, on May 14, 1912. to George T. and Edith (Stowell) Wunderlich. She moved to Kalamazoo, with her family in 1912. . Madelyn was married to Gilbert E. Percy, April 30, 1933, in Kalamazoo, and they enjoyed 65 years together. Madelyn attended the Kalamazoo Public Schools and Western Campus School. She graduated from State High School, Kalamazoo, in 1929. She attended Western Michigan College. 1929-1932. Madelyn entered the retail field in 1932 and was a gift shop buyer for 28 years at the J.R. Jones and Van Avery Drug Stores. Later, she became a floor supervisor for Jacotaca j in Kalamazoo until her retirement in 1975 Shortly after their retirement, Madeiyn and Gilbert moved to Hastings, to live at their Leach Lake home. Madelyn was a member of the Hastings First United Methodist Church; life member of the United Methodist Women having served as president and other offices; circle member. Good Will Class; Hastings Women’s Club; life member of the Thomapple Garden Club; and charter mem­ ber of the Prose and Poetry Club of Kalamazoo. Madelyn was preceded in death by her par­ ents; her husband. Gilbert; her brothers, William R. and Richard Wunderlich; and two infant daughters, Ann Elizabeth and Mary Sue Percy. Madelyn is survived by her son and wife. Dennis and Karla Percy of SL Joseph; her daughter and husband. Barbara and Steve Turkal of Hastings; granddaughters, Linda Percy of Gabon. Africa, Amy Turkal of Arlington. VA. Jennifer Turkal of Chicago, IL; grandson and wife, Michael and Meg Percy of West Palm Beach. FL: three great grandchildren, Jacob and Emma Percy of West Palm Beach. FL. and Jesse Percy of Gabon. Africa; sister-in-law. Grace Wunderlich of Plainwell; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions in Madelyn’s memory can be made to the Hastings First United Methodist Church or to a charity of the donor's choice. Visitation will be one hour before service time. Memorial services will be held Friday, March 11, 2005 at 1) a.m. al the Hastings First United Methodist Church, Rev. Kathy Brown officiating. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Arrangements arc by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. �The Haattngi Banner - Thursday, March 10,2005 - Page 7 ,/frinie's MAILBOX Barnum-Holmes District No. 3 by Kathy MitcheUl and Marcy Sugar Mad mother-in-law HASTINGS - Lois L. (Lee) (Hal!) Todd, age 93, of Hastings, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, March 3, 2005 at Carveth Village in Middleville. Mrs. Todd was born on January 17,1912 in Johnstown Township, Barry County, the daughter of Albert and Mary (Norris) Lee. She was raised in Johnstown Township and attended the Bullis grade school, graduating in 1930 from Hastings High School. She was married to Daniel Hall of Hastings in 1932. She married Floyd B. Todd on June 13,1964. Mrs. Todd’s employment included 14 years doing clerical work for Hastings Manufacturing Co. and from 1956 until 1969 was employed by Tyden Corporation doing payroll. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Other activities - sang in the church choir for many years, taught Sunday School. Bible School, helped in Awana. played piano for singing at Tendercare. A den mother in Cub Scouts for three years. A homemaker, caring wife, mother and grandmother. Her family was ner greatest joy. She liked to can, cook and bake. She crocheted many winter caps for her children and grandchildren. Lois enjoyed the out-of-doors and in her earlier years, went fishing, hunting and worked in her rose garden. She and her husband. Floyd, for 13 winters, traveled to Florida, enjoying the warm weather and friends and the Memorial Baptist Church in Ocala, Florida. Mrs. Todd is survived-by her son, Roy (Janet) Hall of Hastings; son. Gene (Carolynn) Hall of Grandville; step-daughter, Louise Gross of Lansing; sister-in-law, Iva Lee of Hastings; six grandchildren, Jeffrey Hall, Angela (Clint) Neil. Matthew (Angie) Hall, Aleksandra Hall. Patrick and Katherine Hall; six great grandchildren, Gage Pederson, Brittney Hall. Joumi Neil. Lucas O’Hem. Alyssa Rae Hall and Tyler Hall; five step­ grandchildren, Debra (Dwight) Gardner, Diane (Tracy) Hammond, David (Kay) Gross, Daniel (Dianea) Gross and Tina Aguiarre; several step-great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband Floyd on September 20, 1990; step­ son Nelson Todd, step-granddaughter, Kariene Todd; daughter-in-law, Ardis Hall; brother. Gordon Lee and sister. Thelma Wines. Services were held Monday, March 7, 2005 at Hastings First Baptist Church with Pastor David Wood officiating. Burial was at Fuller Cemetery in Cariton Township Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church or American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (ww.wren-funeralhome.com. Dear Annie: My sister-in-law, "Diane," recently started a small business, and my mother-in-law, "Annette," has been helping her. They agreed to split th? profits. Business was slow at first, and inert were no profits after the bills were paid. Annette complained to everyone who would listen that she wasn't making any money. One day, Annette confessed to me that if a customer pays in cash, she just pockets it I was appalled, but my husband said to keep quiet. Six weeks later. Diane called me, fran­ tic, because money and inventory were miss­ ing. She asked for my help, and I told her what I knew about Annette. Diane was horri­ fied and furious. Three weeks ago, when the books were off again, Diane confronted hei mother, who then said all kinds of vicious things about me. In retaliation, I spilled the beans to Diane about the nasty things Annette had said about her and there were plenty. Diane trusts me and knows I am telling the truth. Annette is taking her anger out on the grandchildren, and badmouthing my husband and me to whoever will listen. But this month, the books were right on. My mother-in-law has a long history of lying and rotten behavior, but everyone writes it off as a personality disorder. 1 cannot fath­ om stealing from my own child and am out­ raged by her subsequent hostility. Should I confront her? - And You Think Your Mother­ in-Law Is Bad? Dear AYTYMILIB: What are you hoping to accomplish? Annette sounds as if she isn't playing with a full deck, and unless she is willing to seek professional help to readjust her behavior, nothing will change. You do not have to maintain contact if she is nican to your children, but please don't add fuel to the fire. Let your husband deal with his mother as he wishes, but you should steer clear. Killing kindness Dear Annie: I am in my early 50s, and my boyfriend, "Wallace," is 10 years younger. We've been together for two years. Wallace seems to suffer from low self-esteem. Every time I compliment him, he has trouble accept­ ing my words. Last night, I told him he had beautiful eyes (be really does), and he replied. "No, 1 don't" This happens every time I comment posi­ tively about him. 1 love him very much, and it frustrates me that he questions my sincerity. How can I handle his negativity and lack of self-esteem? - New Jersey Dear NJ.: Wallace isn't questioning your sincerity. He simply doesn't know how to receive a compliment. So teach him. Next time you compliment him and he responds negatively, look him in the eye and say, "Wallsre. I want you to say only the words ‘thank you.' Try it" It might take some prac­ tice and many reminders, but this simple form of behavior modification can work. Empty eulogy off-the-wall comments that leave the people within earshot wondering why he said that. Some of those comments are laced with inap­ propriate sexual innuendo. He has no hobbies because he loses interest too quickly. Several years ago. my daughter was asked about the possibility that her husband had ADD, and she admitted he might, but nothing was done with that information. Given the recent television awareness campaign for adult ADD and the emergence of new drugs as a po'rible solution, it would appear there could be a way to improve the lives of my daughter and son-in-law. Can I tactfully sug­ gest that my daughter revisit this issue, or should I just shove my hands in my pockets, zip my lip, and let it be? - Caring Father Dear Caring Father That TV ad campaign is paid for by a pharmaceutical company, and it has its own agenda to prorriote. Your son-in­ law may not have ADD, but if you feel you must do something, give your daughter the address of the Attention Deficit Disorder Association (www.add.org), P.O. Box 543, Pottstown. PA 19464, and tell her she might want to check it out. The rest is up to her. You are treading a fine line between caring and interfering, but you know that. A lot depends upon how likely your daughter is to listen to you, and how receptive her husband will be if she brings up the subject Please allow her to handle it On-line time fight Dear Annie: 1 soon will be 16 years old, and I have many close friends whom I e-mail almost every night including one who lives in Texas and another in Hawaii. I usually get on the computer and instant­ message after finishing my homework, but lately, my dad has been coming into the room, saying he wants to send some e-mails. 1 know his e-mails are important, so I give him lhe computer to du his work, but afterward, he sits and plays Solitaire for a really long time. I can't get back on the computer for hours, and my friends are often asleep or busy by then. One night, he gave the computer back to me 10 minutes before my bedtime. I don't know what, exactly, to say to my dad. I know his e-mails take precedence, and there's nothing wrong with Solitaire, but my friends are important to me, and I'm starting to miss them. What should I do? - Alone, But Not Lonely Dear Not Lonely: Those Solitaire games can be quite addictive. However, there's no reason Dad cant work out a schedule so you each get to use the computer. Here's how to say it: "Dad, could you please set aside a specific time when I can use the computer every night? I promise when the time is up. I will get off immediately so you can use it" This is a reasonable solution, and Dad should have no objection. Russell J. Martin LAKE ODESSA - Russell J. Martin, age 87, of Lake Odessa, formerly of Lansing, passed away March 7, 2005. Russell was bom in Lansing on October 14, 1917, the son of John R. and Johanna E. (Speckin) Martin. He married Freida L. Schnicke on March 29, 1941; together they had celebrated 63 years of marriage. Russell was employed at Motor Wheel Corp, in Lansing for 40 years. He had also been a Nordi School bus driver for six years. Russell was a life member of the Holt Masonic Lodge 4517, the Eastern Star, and the Miller Road Bible Church. He had served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Pacific Theatre as a staff sergeant. Russell is survived by his wife, Freida; daughters, Karen An way and Pamela Martin; grandsons, Travis (Amy) Anway, Jason Anway. and Matthew Martin; and many other loving relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Lawrence, Harold and Lewis; and a sister, Bertha. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m on Saturday, March 12, 2005 at the Shiloh Community Church. Pastor Ken Harger will officiate. Interment will take place in Woodard Lake Cemetery. Arrangements handled by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Dear Annie: I am responding to "Furious Niece in Redding, Calif.," who complained that the minister who officiated at her uncle's funeral knew nothing about the deceased or the family. Ministers often are called on to perform funerals for people they never knew. This can happen if the deceased was not a member or rarely attended church. It also can happen when the deceased lived elsewhere and was brought home for burial. Most experienced ministers can find tactful ways to avoid awkward situations, but per­ haps this particular family hadn't provided the minister .with enough information and he had to improvise in order to conduct a service that lasted longer than five minutes. - Roanoke, Va. Dear Roanoke: You have made some good points. However, funerals are times of grief for the family members, and they often aren't thinking about such details. We would hope that a conscientious minister who is unfamil­ iar with the deceased would make a greater effort to get the necessary information. Adult ADD? Dear Annie: My son-in-law might have ADD. He exhibits nervousness and impulsive behavior. While having a conversation with him. he is not really engaged but instead is formulating his next question, which is often totally off-topic. He makes out-of-the-blue. Clipping nails Dear Annie: I am 12 years old, and I have a problem with my pet hamster. She needs to have her nails clipped. Every time I hold her, she scratches me a lot. 1 would clip the nails myself, but I don't know how and I’m a little scared to do it. Would the veterinarian do it for me? If not, what should 1 do? - Living in Germany Dear Living in Germany: Your veterinarian would probably do it if you asked, and we think the first time, it would be best if the vet clippe~ /uur hamster's nails and taught you how. After that, you may be able to do it at home, with your parents' help. You also might consider letting the hamster run around in a box lined with sandpaper every night for 10 minutes or so. That will help to keep her nails filed. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ Cartton Township District No. 3 1891 By Joyce Wdnbmht Barnum School District No. 3 was located on the northeast comer of Section 25. The land for the school was leased in 1840 by the district for the purpose of building a school building. This comer is where the current roads of Durkee and Barnum intersect. In 1843. the township had its first male teacher, Truman Barnum, who taught three months for $10 in money and 50 days chop­ ping wood (clearing land). He was given a note against a man in New York as payment for the wood chopping. Unable to collect the money from the man. be collected it in boots, which he brought back to the township and sold to the settlers. The tax money raised for the school in 1846 was $7.31. Attendance at the school from 1851 to 1919 ranged from 15 to 28 students. In 1920, the teacher was Mary'Vood with 20 students plus two who went in m Hastings for high school Lois Wickham caught tbsre from 1923 to 1925 with 22.17 and 18 students, phis sever­ al who went to Woodland for high school. The teacher in 1926 was Mrixd Shriber with 16 students Mrs. Artie Spindler taught in 1927 and had 15 students. Kamcth Schantz taught 13 students in 1929 and Winifred Kinne taught 15 students in 1930 and 1931. Claudine Guy Matthews alsotaught at this school in the 1930's. The school was conw.ildated with Woodland in the 1930s and trie building was later destroyed by file. 1918-19: Sewing chib for girts Agriculture Club for boys. Patriotic workers class. Special work in drawing, music and some manual training. Eamcri pencil sfiarpener. special work by big girts for Red Cross. HEADACHES It seems like I have been having a lot of headaches lately. When do I need to worry that something serious is going on? Nearly everyone will have a headache at one time or another and most, even if you have lots of headaches are not serious medical problems. In general, there are two main categories of headaches: primary and secondary. The primary type of headache, which accounts for more that 90% of headaches, is not caused by any underlying medical problem. Headaches that are caused by other medical conditions, such as a brain tumor or infections are secondary headaches and are often seen with other symptoms. Primary headaches include “tension-type", “migraines" and “cluster" of which the “tension-type" accounts for more than 75% of all headaches. Tension-type headaches are typically a steady ache located anywhere from around the eyes to the top and sides of the head and often extending down the back of the head into the neck. They can be mild to severe but are often more distracting than debilitating. They are often a response to stressful events in the patient’s life as well as anxiety, depression, frustration and even excitement. They are often treated with rest and mild pain relievers. Migraines typically affect one side of the head, are intense, pounding, often associated with nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to lights. They are very often totally disabling causing the patient to stop all other activity. They rarely can be treated effectively with mild pain relievers. Cluster headaches are relatively rare (1% of headaches), 85% are found in men and the pain is centered around one eye usually lasting only 1 or 2 hours. They can also be quite severe and disabling and occur in clusters lasting weeks or months and start at about the same time each day or night It would be wise to see your doctor for a headache that was much more severe than usual as well as for headaches that seem to be more persistent than usual. Your doctor should be able to determine which type of headache you have and offer treatment options for you to consider. CATE. INC. Scott Brasseur, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician for medical advise before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, cal (269) 945-2419. �Pace 8 - Thursday. March 10, 2005 - The HaaSngs Banner Hastings schools to save $345,000 by refinancing Financial FOCUS Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. Develop "Grown-up" Investment Habits When you were a child, you probably love the newest toys. In fact, if they see a they're happy or angry, they'll show it - acted like one. But when you're grown, you ‘put away childish things.’ as the old playmate that has one of these "hot" and ihey may act on their feelings. For items, they will let their parents know, in example, if they're delighted with a new quotation goes. Unfortunately, many oth­ The Hastings Board of Education last current municipal bond market offered the Thursday formally agreed to refinance the district an opportunity to achieve similar 2001 bond for the new recreation center savings. Needless to say. we were pleased and pool to get a savings of more than with the final results and the aggressive $345,000 in debt service costs over the next market approach taken by our underwriter." 11 years. Previous estimates for the savings were Superintendent Christopher Cooley said around $200,000. but "catching the market the savings is to the tax payers because on the right day." proved beneficial to the there will be less money needed to pay off school and taxpayers. the bond. In a press release Craig Kahler, first vice The savings does not go back into lhe school system's account. president in lhe Lansing office of UBS Financial Services. Inc., said. "The market­ no uncertain terms that they. too. would toy. they may drag it with them continu­ approach like to acquire this toy - quickly. Sadly, ously, district is continually looking out for the it quality of bonds. The Board of Education investing in a rather immature manner - some investors also chase after whafs Interestingly adult interest of our taxpayers." Cooley noted in and administration are to be commended and it costs them. Let's look at some youthful behavior grabbing the most attention - in the form investors often behave the same way. a press release. "In the same way may of for their efforts, and the savings they of ‘hot* stocks. This is not a formula for They may "fall in love" with a stock and our home-owners have refinanced mort­ achieved for Hastings' taxpayers." traits and how they manifest themselves success; by the time you buy a "hot" never want to sell it, even if it no longer as unfortunate investment techniques - stock, it may already be cooling off. And, meets their needs; conversely, they may and how you can avoid these problems in any case, the stock may not even be a get tired of waiting for a stock to pay off investment good fit for your individual risk tolerance and sell it before it has a chance to move habits. * Lack of focus - Many children find it or for your diversified portfolio. up. To be a smart investor, you need to hard to concentrate on any one thing for supply among the juvenile set When long periods of time. They get excited children want something, they want it erwise and mature develop adults still ‘grown-up" • Impatience - Patience is not in big never to wishing enough, it let some go. use your head, not your heart. Put your experience to work When we grow up. we leant from the mistakes we made in childhood. Investors about a particular game or activity for a now. and while, and then they move on to another delayed gratification. As an investor, can change the errors of their ways, too. one. Some investors do essentially the though, you really shouldn't expect to get By drawing on your accumulating invest­ same thing; they follow one investment big returns in a short period of time. ment experience, you'll find yourself strategy for a while, then they take some You're far better off building a portfolio making fewer and fewer miscues - and time off, then they follow a new strategy of high-quality investments and holding you'll they are not interested in start .making toward your important goals. - the partem goes on an on. If you want them the opportunity to achieve investment encounter some ups and downs along the This success, though, you need to choose a way. but your patience should eventually Edward Jones strategy that works for you and maintain be rewarded. for the long term. You may progress steady entire Copyright site © 2005 • Pursuit of what's "hot" - Children Sheriff seeking new associate members Responding to the increasing number of bership appeal and •.ould like more infor­ people wanting to help law enforcement mation may du so by contacting the officials and build a stronger partnership m Michigan Sheriffs' Association Educational the fight against crime. Barry County Services: Sheriff Dar Leaf has announced that citi­ Lansing Ml 49933 Phone: 317-485-3135. zens are being invited to become associate Information is also available online al members www.rmchigansberiffcxn. of the Michigan Sheriff's Association Educational Services. mail shortly. Individuals choosing to join wear their emotions on their sleeves. If evening at Fellowship Hall of the Central United Methodist Church, 912 Fourth morning for Vanessa Todd, time there was such a great response it whose employmentbegan 20 years ago at had to be held two evenings to accqmmo- . thjetarciVMarfljismbers of her Todd Ave. The mission^ committee of Central date all the girls who wanted to pome.’ ‘ UMC will be serving three varieties of There will be several activities happening -'Wfttfion. UonJlWfately, later events of chili, com bread, desserts. Proceeds will during the evening. This will focus on the the day were far Bom pleasant. On the go toward the Habitat House to be built in American Giri dolls and their stories in way to Grand RapMs for dinner together, variety their car rolled ovdr on Alaska Highway. Nashville this summer as part of Lhe Jimmy Carter Habitat project. books from a of periods In All family membets went to the hospital American history. Historical The VFW will be host for the monthly Society will meet at 7:30 tonight with Dr. flea market and craft show Friday and George Shannon speaking on Cliarlton Saturday. March 11 and 12. from 9 a m. Park and the latest excavation project. to 4 p.m. The Lake Jdcssa Area Hastings fertile society genealogy for Ionia Lansing were some of the relatives who the freight house. All the floor coverings County will meet at Lake Manor at 1 p.m. came for the Saturday memorial service are installed. The room to house memen­ Saturday. March 12. The guest speaker for Carol VanZyl. Central Church was toes of Lake Odessa High School has sev­ will be Jesse LaSorda whose topic will be filled to capacity. The balcony has stand­ eral items in place, such as doors and 'Researching People of Color." Guests ing room only. door casings. and visitors are welcome. The There will be reports on the progress of The Sebewa Center United Methodist The Lake Odessa Community Library will have another American Giri Tea at 6 Have you heard the radio advertising Church will hold a pancake supper for Total Health Care? Have you won­ dered what and where that is? This facili­ the p.m. Tuesday. March 22. Girls are invited Saturday. March 19. from 5 to 7 p.m. ty to dress in their Sunday best and bring an There will also be sausages, fried pota­ Stuart/Lakewood Medical building on adult along, after first making reserva­ toes, applesauce and beverages. Laurel Drive near Tupper Lake Road. The tions by calling 374-4591. This event is Central UMC had recognition last is in lower level of the lower level also houses a radiology prac­ tice and a counseling service. Some of the personnel for therapy comes from Battle. Creek. Having this so conveniently locat­ ed saves a lot of driving so one need not go to Hastings for this service. Residents can also become members of the program by contacting the sheriff's office at 948-4804. port with a $50 contribution. their support to more effective law enforce­ ment and to help local law enforcement technical resources, training, and legisla­ officers protect the lives and property of tive support on key criminal justice issues." citizens. “As the need for building stronger pub­ Contributions are tax deductible. lic-private law enforcement partnersh.pt in "With government funding becoming this country continues to escalate, programs increasingly difficult to secure, the mem­ such as this continue to grow in impor­ bership drive has taken on greater impor­ tance." said the sheriff. "I encourage every­ tance than ever before." said Leaf. The one receiving a membership appeal to con­ funding is vital to helping us carry out our sider joining forces with us by becoming an places to live, work and play." associate member. It is a valuable investinent in the future." Individuals who do not receive a mem- St Patrick’s Day parade slated for next Thursday by Elaine Gilbert ken bones. and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Peppel of East Avenue, The membership program was formed to to be checked. but nobody had any bro­ Mr. and Mrs. Tom (Jayne) Cummings Capitol provide citizens with an opportunity to laid mission of making our communities safer Sunday North tle as $20. while businesses can show sup­ Leaf said. always popular when it happens. The first 513 lhe voluntary program can do so for as lit­ The funding provides critically important There is to be a chili supper Saturday ing process was enhanced by the high cred­ gages. low interest rales available in the Membership appeals will go out in the * Acting emotionally - Children often the discipline to follow through. "This action demonstrates that lhe school Assistant Editor It's not a joke! Irish eyes will be smil­ ing on South Jefferson Street. Hastings will have a St. Patrick's Day parade at 4 p.m. March 17. Jasperse. owner of Bosley Pharmacy on South Jeffersor St. in downtown Hastings, “for all he's done in the com­ munity." Radant said. Jasperse has been asked to serve as parade grand marshal. For many years. Jasperse has devoted Since this is a first time effort, organiz­ space in his full page ad in the Reminder er Ken Radant said the parade won't be every week to promote all kinds of chari­ long, and “it’s just for fun in the tiresome table events and causes, clubs and organ­ old winter." The parade will form in the alley izations as well as his beloved South Jefferson Street and downtown Hastings. behind the businesses on the north side of Enthusiasm is building for the parade. West State Street in the block bordered by “People are calling in (at the WBCH Church and Jefferson streets. From there, Radio station) and want to be part of it,” the parade lineup will head east in the said station owner Radant. 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VOLLEYBALL YMCA Coed Volleyball Outstanding 6.—..................----- ----------- .42-4 NTOY............................................. .35-12 Primetime II....................... .34-14 .15-27 Hastings Manufacturing. .15-30 You Guys Serve-----------Flex fab________________ .13-38 .20-38 Sapponos----------- ----------YMCA Women’s Volleyball Standings Hastings Orthopedic Clinic.................... 33-9 Team Rozema............................................. .30-9 Viking............................... ............................25-17 Curves................................ ....14-25 Net Results.................... .............................. 12-30 Larry Neil Agnecy/Hastings Bowl...... 6-30 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 10. 2005 - Page S Mason’s third win over TK earns it a state title by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The third time wasn’t the charm for the Thomapple Kellogg Trojans. Mason was the better team in January. Mason was the better team in February. Mason proved to be the better team in March too. The Bulldogs capped a perfect 36-0 season by topping the Trojans for the third time this season. 49-12 in lhe Division 2 state finals at Battle Creek’s Kellogg Arena on Saturday afternoon. The match was much closer than the final score would indicate. The two teams each had a pair of pins in the first five bouts. Mitch Stadel. one of ten Bulldogs who will be competing in this weekends’ individual state tournament, started things off for his team by pinning TK’s Travis Young in the 171-pound bout. TK came back to take a 12-6 lead thanks to pins by Eric Reeder and Mike Munjoy at 189 and 215 pounds. Reeder and Munjoy are two of the eight Trojans who have qualified for this coming weekend’s individual finals. TK’s Reeder. Munjoy. Young. Ryan Fletke. Kalani Garber. Justin Lewis. Chns Humphrey, and Nate McMurray will ‘■art their state final runs Thursday afternoon. Wrestling is scheduled to start at 2:45 p.m. at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Even with five more individual state final­ ists in the line-up the Trojans couldn’t pull out another victory. Mas*<i didn’t win big. but it won. Mason heavyweight Corey Bedes scored an 8-3 decision over Derrick Brock at 275. then Garrett Rozeboom pinned Tucker Bowerman 1:48 into the 103-pound bout. The Bulldogs scored three-point decisions in the next six flights, ending in David Wilson’s 6-3 decision over Scott Brown that clinched the match for Mason. Three of the Trojans’ individual state final­ ists. seniors Ryan Fletke, Kalani Garber, and Chris Humphrey watched from the sideline as the younger wrestlers went out to the mat and were beaten handily in the final three match­ es. A pair of pins and a major decision in the 145. 152, and 160-pound matches helped pad the Bulldog point total. The Trojan team season ends with a record of 35-7. The seven losses aren’t so bad, with three of them coming to the Division 2 stale champions from Mason, one to the D-2 semi­ finalists from Allegan who lost to Mason by just three-points in the semifinals, jne to the Division 3 runners-up from Caro, and a loss to the Division one state quarterfinalists from Rockford. TK’s only loss to a team that was­ n’t a: the stale finals was to a pretty good Center Line team. The Trojans were flying high heading into the finals, after topping Lowell 50-17 in the semifinals and Riverview 63-8 in the quarter­ finals. “Right now. I think we could wrestle with anybody right now," said TK coach Tom Lehman after his team's win over the Red Arrows. “Well, maybe not Davison, but any­ body else." Davison won its fourth straight Division 1 title Saturday, and fifth in six years. Mason's title is its second in three years, after finishing second to Lowell a year ago. The Trojans knocked the defending Division 2 state champs out in the semifinals. Lowell won the close one’s against TK too. taking two of the four decisions in the match. Many of the bouts weren’t close, and those were the one’s TK won. The Trojans won five matches by pin and took two technical falls. TK jumped ahead 14-0 .with a pin by Lewis at 119 pounds, a 16-1 tech fall by Gurski at 125, and James Smith's 11-10 win over Justin Boss at 130. Undefeated Joe Mendez of Lowell topped Thomapple Kellogg’s Mark Brown, right, works to free his hand and score a take down in is 112-pound match with Mason's Mike Mulholland Saturday afternoon (Photo by Brett Bremer) McMurray 23-8 in the 135-pound bout, but Scon Brown got that back and more with his pin of Chris Roelofs in the 140-pound match. Next came a 12-5 win by Fletke, a 19-4 tech fall by Garber, and a 14-6 major decision for Humphrey at 160. The Trojans led 32-5 needing just one more win in the last six matches to clinch the win. Lowell took decisions at 171 and 189 pounds, but Munjoy clinched it for TK with a pin at 215. Derrick Brock (275) and Mark Brown (112) added 12 more points for TK to finish the match. It was the second time in two tries that Munjoy had closed out a match for TK in Battle Creek. His pin of Riverview’s Tom Pallisco 2:45 into their 215-pound match in the quarterfinals Friday night guaranteed TK the win. The Trojans led -»4-0 at that point, and Brock pushed if to 50-0 with a pin at 275, and Derrick Jackson made it 53-0 with his 6-3 decision ovc* Brett Hasson at 103. The Pi’ates Greg Harland finally got his team on khe scoreboard when he topped TK’s Brett Tinker 9-3 in the ’ 12-pound bout, but only three weight classes remained to be wrestled. Lewis added a pin, and G’trski a major decision to finish the Trojans scoring. McMurray got the big run starteo for TK to open the day, pinning Eric Czajka 2:56 into the 135-pound match. That victory vas fol­ lowed by pins from Scott Brown. Garber. Humphrey, and Reeder, as well as a technical fall for Fletke, and a 6-2 win for Young at 171 pounds. Thomapple Kellogg senior Nate McMurray tips Riverview’s Eric Czajka onto his back in the first period of their 135-pound bout Friday night in the state quarterfinals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Thomapple Kellogg varsity wrestling team gathers around its runner-up trophy, after falling to Mason, 49-12, in the Division 2 Finals at Battle Creek's Kellogg Arena on Saturday afternoon. The Trojans ended the season with a record of 35 wins and 7 loss­ es. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hoping winter really doesn't end until the vernal equinox Winter isn’t officially over for ten more days. Ten more days of cold and snow, then the sun will reappear and start shining down on us. It’ll be 70 degrees every day. Winter will be finished sooner than that for me. Hopefully not much sooner. 1 would love to have winter last until sometime late in the evening on March 19. The boys’ basketball finals are March 19. at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. Class B is last onto the court, at 8 p.m. I’d like to be working. It doesn’t seem that far away, but it’s a long time in “basketball years’’. The Vikings have to face South Christian first, tonight at 7 at Rockford High. Go get some revenge for the volleyball team guys, then find a way to win one at GVSU. The oughest pan of this job isn’t stressing out because the pool league scores didn’t get in the paper, or the calls from lhe parents of special children who have been spumed. The toughest part of this job is not being a fan. No time has that been harder the past three years than in each of the Vikings’ regional tournament appearances. I’d rather be a Woodie. I don’t like sitting on the floor, biting my lip and covering my face when a whistle goes the wrong way. 1 don’t like waiting tor my camera to focus while something big could be happening. Changing batteries in the flash and jotting down rebounds takes time away from high fives, salty snacks, and general vocal chord abuse. Wayland and TK’s fans did a decent job of representing their schools at the district tour­ nament. Sorry to say it. but Allegan had the worst fans ever. This regional is a tough one though, not jis< for the eagers. The Lakewood kids should be up to the challenge, but South brings lhe fans That’s probably why these regional games have been so much fun. the Woodies have seen some competition in the stands. If the Sailors somehow top the Lakewood boys’ on the court Thursday night, that means my winter will end this weekend at the Palace. Barry County is sending 19 grapplers to the individual finals this weekend. The first round is this afternoon, then wrestling continues all day Friday and Saturday. Maple Valley senior Ben Boss (43-1) is lhe only one in Division 3. He’s in the 145-pound weight class. The other 18 young men are in Division 2. Hastings Jeff Allen. Rusty Burgdorf. RJ Morgan. Ashtin King, and Steve Case. TK’s Justin Lewis. Mike Munjoy. Travis Young. Chris Humphrey. Kalani Garber. Ryan Fletke. Eric Reeder, and Nate McMurray, and Lakewood’s Alan O'Donnell. Eddie Phillips, Michael Gregory, Cody Dupont, and Adam Fyan. Who knows what will happen now. All the years, all the practices, all the pounds, all the missed Doritos come down to a couple minutes on the mat. Saxon junior Morgan leads the way with a perfect 47-0 record this season at 103 pounds. Not many 103-pounders can say they have experience on their side. This is his third trip to the finals, and there is only one guy is listed as a senior in the weight class. Most kids gt» bigger. RJ just gets tougher. He opens up this afternoon against Dexter freshman Brett Marsh (30-5). Boss and Phillips both have one loss, and it came in the individual regionals. Phillips is in the 171-pound weight class with a 41-1 record. Boss is at 145 pounds in D-3. Phillips. Boss, and Morgan arc two of eight local grapplers with more than 40 wins this season. TK’s Lewis leads everyone with a 51-4 mark, but had the advantage of TK’s extra long run through the team tournament. Good luck to all 19 of the guys, and see you Friday bright and early. Tats take tie-breaker with Trojans by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The debate over who was the third best team in the O-K Gold Conference this season can end. Wayland won the rubber match between the Wildcats and Trojans Thursday night, in the Class B district semifinal at Middleville, 55-53, surging past the Trojans in the second half. Lakewood then topped Wayland in thedistrict final Saturday night After 31 minutes and 58.8 seconds Thursday, everything hung on the bounce of a missed free throw. Trojan senior Jason Blain stepped to the free throw line, having already made lhe first .. o, trying to tank the ball to one of his waiting teammates with "Wayland leading by two. The ball went the way of Trojan senior Jon Yeazel, but 6’7 Wayland senior Kyle Laker had position and beat him up to the ball, holding on tight as lhe buzzer sounded. The Wildcats’ large height advantage did­ n’t slow down the Trojans much of the night, but on that and a couple of other occasions late in the ball game, it was big. A three-pointer by Trojan senior Jon Yeazel fell with 21 seconds left to pull TK within one at 54-52. The Trojans thought they had a five second call on the ensuing possession, but the referee at the far end of the court signaled for a Wayland time-out just before his partner blew the five second call al the other end. Wildcat sophomore Ben Forcier had a chance to put the game away at the free throw line, but hit only the second shot with 17.3 seconds left, giving TK the ball down three. The Trojans got lhe ball into the hands of their star, Yeazel, but Wayland sent its 6'8 star Mike Rader out to defend him behind the arc. Yeazel’s three-point shot, over Rader, bounced off the rim to Blain, who was fouled. Yeazel hit six three’s in his final game for the Trojans before finishing his senior year and heading for Central Michigan University. He finished with game high 26 points. Three’s kept TK in the game late. Yeazel hit one just before the buzzer at the end of the third quarter to pull his team within two. then Blain hit one in the opening minute of the fourth to give the Trojans’ at 40-39 advantage. Laker, who secured the final important rebound, gave Wayland the lead at 43-42 with TK senior Jason Blain rips down a rebound in the final seconds of Thursday night’s district semifinal contest with Wayland, as teammate Trevor Manning looks on from the other side of the lane. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 5:04 left in the fourth. Wayland led lhe rest of the way. Rader led lhe Wildcats with 15 points, and Laker added 14. TK led for almost the entire first half, and was up by nine points in the second quarter. Wayland fought back to take a 23-22 lead just before half-time. Senior Trevor Manning had a solid game with 16 points and eight rebounds for TK. �Pag* 10 - Thuradoy, March 10.2005 - The Hastings Banner Viking seniors finally get past regional semis by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It took the Wacky Woodies, the Lakewood student cheering section, almost eight min­ points in the second half, thanks to lhe hot shooting Fernandez who hit five of his nine three's in the second half. Back to back three’s by Fernandez gave the Cougars a 46 answer back. Thankfully for the Vikings, it was the last three-point field goal of the game for either team. When forced to shoot from the foul line, 37 lead with 48 seconds left in the third quar­ rather than the three-point line, the Cougars been humming under his breath ever since ter. What did Lakewood do? The Vikings struggled. Still up 52-50. the Cougars missed the front end of a one-and-one twice, and Saturday night “Tra-vis-Will-ard’!! Tra-vis-Will-ard!!!" worked the ball up the floor and got it to Rowland made an amazing defensive play to Willard, who made a nice move in the post to swat away a fast break lay-up by LCC. Beglin stepped to lhe free throw line with 1:50 to play and hit his first free throw, the utes Tuesday night to start the chant that Viking head coach Marie Farrell must have Lakewood’s 61-54 victory over Capital Area Activities Conference rival Lansing Catholic Central (LCC) in the regional semi­ finals at Rockford High School was far from a one man show. If it had been that, the night would have belonged to Cougar senior Anthony Fernandez and his nine three’s and game high 35 points. It would be the Cougars heading back to Rockford to take on South Christian tonight in the Class B regional final. But Lakewood’s goal was clear Get the ball inside to the senior center Willard. If he’s not there, get it to junior forward Kyle Rowland. If he’s not there get it to junior cen­ ter Alex Erickson. Whoever is in the post, feed them the ball and give them the first cut into the Cougar advantage. That’s when the defense appeared. “I talked about it at half-time,” said Farrell. “We’ve been here for lhe last four years in a row and we have lost every time. We need to second one fell out into the hands of Willard who put it back up for a Viking lead. LCC went back in front on a pair of do something about that in the second half, or Fernandez foul shots, but Willard responded we’re going to go home again." Thelen took a charge on Fernandez as the Cougars worked for the last shot, then scored on the other end for Lakewood again. After the Lakewood pressure forced an LCC turnover at center court, the Cougars himself just before the buzzer at the other end to cut LCC’s lead to five points. He finished began to foul. Junior guard Tyler Barnett. with 16 points, and Tyler Beglin added 12 for the stretch, while LCC finally went cold, throwing up quick shots on the offensive end. the Vikings. This was the third regional semifinal for seniors Willard, Thelen, and Beglin and their first victory. “When we were down by nine. I heard that Beglin, and Rowland all hit free throws down Lakewood jumped out to a 13-9 lead after one quarter, but Fernandez had a little more offensive help. A pair of three's by senior guard Matthew Kirvan and Fernandez’s 19 crack at the offense. "We said we’re going to get the ball inside on the radio they were calling us dead," said first-half points helped the Cougars to a 32-26 tonight," said Farrell. "I watched Jackson Lumen Christi do that (in the district finals Thelen, “but we’ve got so many weapons, you know that eventually somebody is going half-time advantage. The Vikings had trouble all night commu­ against LCC) in the second half. I knew they couldn’t stop him. and even Kyle. What to come through." Everybody came through. The Vikings* full court press and half court of their zone, but corrected lhe problem nicating their switches around the perimeter between himself and the defender." Willard ted Lakewood (20-3) with 24 trap forced the Cougars into numerous enough times in the second half to get the win. Fernandez scored all but five of the turnovers in the final eight minutes. Cougars’ second half points. points and nine rebounds. None of the points or rebounds were more important than the Lakewood pulled ahead for the first time in the second half with 5:02 left to play on a Tonight’s regional final between the Vikings and Sailors is scheduled to tip off at 7 ones he collected when be pulled down a bucket by Thelen, but Fernandez put his team p.m. The winners advances to next Tuesday's missed Viking free throw and went back up with it to put his team up 53-52 with just back in front with a long three. Another state quarterfinal at Grand Valley State Fernandez three pushed the Cougar lead to under two minutes to play. Lakewood had trailed by as many as nine 52-47 with 3:26 left, but Thelen hit a huge University, where they will face the winner of tonight’s regional final l'tween Parchment three from the right corner on the other end to and Hillsdale which will tip at 7 in Battle (Rowland) does so well is he gets separation Creek's Kellogg Arena. Vikes top ‘Cats in district final Hardin) by Darid T. Young Editor Lakewood outhustled and ortscrapped a taller Wayland quintet Saturday night and came away with its fourth straight district basketball trophy with a 66-59 victory in the finals at Thomapple Kellogg High School Though Wayland started a huge front line standing 6-7,6-7 and 6-6. a tenacious Viking defense picked .off most of defensive rebounds and boxed out for a solid advantage on the boards overall to neutralize the oppo­ nents' size advantage. “We rebounded well versus their size.” said Farrell. "We wanted it more. This was a great victory for our team." Then it was the quick strike fast breaks and some deadly outside shooting by senior guard Beglin. In the crucial final quarter, it was the solid inside play of the 6-4 Willard, who broke the back of a Wildcat comeback and enabled his teammates to pull away at the end. Lakewood took command early in the opening minutes. After the Cats st ored the first bucket of tire game, the Vikings went on a 12-2 run to take an eight-point lead and never trailed after that. Beglin and fellow guard Morris put Wayland in the hole early, with Morris run­ ning the break ard be and Beglin swishing three three-point bombs in the first six min­ utes. Though Lakewood led only 17-14 at the end of the first period, a three-point play by Rowland and a nifty pass from Beglin to Thelen on the break helped extend the * Vikings’ advantage to 11 points, 31-20. Beglin, just before intermission, hit his third three-pointer of the night to give his team a 36-28 cushion at the half. Strangely, despite the furious offensive fourth period and refused to allow one Wayland field goal until there was 3:24 left in pace of the first 16 minutes, neither squad was able to score in the first three minutes of the the ballgame. The defensive stand, sparked by Saturday's district championship game in Middleville. 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Thelen again had a strong overall sheer determination, solid positioning and smart floor play, proved to be tlx difference, game and tie counted 14 points. Willard added in addition to the astonishing team rebound­ the stretch. Rader led the Wildcats with 16 points, including four three-pointers. Guard Cole she J, afterward scored on an in-bounds play ing performance. to lift the Vikings to their biggest lead of the Meanwhile, Willard, who gave away two to three inches to Rader. 6-7 Kyle Laker and 6-6 night, 41-28. But Wayland’s 6-7 Mike Rader, already Lakewood junior forward Kyfe Rowland runs over Wayland's Mitch VanderKam as Fernandez. (Photo by Brett Bremer) tonight." said Farrell. “We played as one unit both offensively and defensively.” Lakewood took a 46-41 advantage into the third quarter. Beglin finally broke the drought with yet another three-pointer and Thelen the Wildcats' Mike Rader tries to disrupt his sho' from behind in the first half of Lakewood seniors Tyler Beglin, left, and Corey Thelen apply pressure late in the second half Tuesday night to try and disrupt Lansing Catholic Central star Anthony 13 points, with most of them coming down Vandenberg chipped in 11 and Brett Shine Mitch VandeKam, scored three baskets inside swished three three-pointers for all nine of his committed to play for Lake Superior State University next year, nailed a couple of threes the paint and Beglin tossed in another three- points. and helped bring the Wildcats to within three. Freestyle wrestling club starts season at CERC on March 15 42-39, with 2:12 left in the period. It looked tike it was going to be a bam burner after that. Farrell had to be thinking back to just two nights earlier in the semifi­ nals when his team frittered away a more than 20-point lead and had to hang on to beat a 6­ 16 Hastings team by just nine points. But things would be different in the district finals. “This was a great team effort by our kids The Hastings freestyle wrestling club will start its 2005 season Tuesday. March 15. Kids are asked to come ready to wrestle. The first practice, and sign-up. will be held at BCCS Eagles CONGRATULATIONS to the Basketball Team. Special mention to coaches and every family with the school. Also to seniors Dustin Webb, captain; Rodge Ondersma; and Evan Wisner. AWESOME GAME! 6 p.m. in the fitness from on the second floor of the Community Education and Recreation Center. The spring freestyle season costs $30 per wrestler, and there is a $125 cap per family. Wrestlers will receive a club T-shirt. Freestyle wrestling fundaments, wrestling matches, and fun will be shared with wrestlers in grades threc-and-up Younger wrestlers may participated with parental supervision. Practices will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 7 beginning March 15 and running through April. All practices will be held at the high school on the North balcony or in the fitness room of the CERC. Participants should come with a clean Tshirt, shorts or sweatpants with no zippers, wrestling shoes or high top gym shoes, and a positive attitude and a desire to learn the sport of wrestling. Call Mike Goggins at 945-5290 or Dennis Redman at 945-2223 with any questions. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 10. 2005 - Page 11 Lions now have lots of time to rest after getting none against Olivet in district semi by Brett Bremer Eagles, but could never shut them down long Senior point guard Dustin Mead led the Sports Editor enough to pull even after falling behind by ten Lions with 12 points, while also playing a big Olivet’s Eagles changed from Lot to cold txarly as quickly as they moved the basket­ in the first half of the first quarter. Olivet part in the team’s effort to push the ball up the advanced to the district final with a 68-53 win floor against the tough Olivet full-court press ball up and down the court in Wednesday’s at Bellevue High School. all night long. Class C district semifinal contest with Maple Valley. The Lions hung with the second ranked "They’re not a very big team, but they real­ “On our press break. 1 wanted them to take ly play hard." said Lion head coach Keith their time, but they went right for it,’’ said Jones. "There’s not time to rest our there coach Jones. "They v/eren’t very patient. But against them." other than a couple streaks by Olivet, we were The Lions scored the last five points of the right in it” third quarter, on a three pointer by Dustin It took nearly as much effort for the Lions’ Jones and a bucket by Dustin Mead with two to get back on defense against the Eagles, as seconds left. That cut the Eagle lead to single it did to move the ball up court against the digits at 52-43. press. Olivet raced the ball up court each pos­ Olivet came out and scored the first six points of the fourth quarter, to push its lead session. and fired shots from anywhere in its offensive end. back up to 58-43. Sunday Night Mixed Thunder Alley 64 1/2; Red Dog 58; Bulls and Heifers 56; Robbers 56; Gutter Dusters 52; Sandbaggers 51; Funky Bowlers 51. 4 Horsemen 50; Team 12 46; Get-Er-Done 46; Nobody's 40 1/2; 12 ozs. at a Time 40. Womens Good Games and Series - M. Kirchen 219-566; J. Krouse 152-405; B. Barlow 142-364; H. Roi.bc 131-324; E. Hammcntree 188; J. Ingram 173; A. Hubbell 169; N. Ulrich 149; J. Curtis 137. Mens Good Gaines and Series - M. Eaton 230-597; M. Kidder 192-572; B. Ingram 198-570; M. Beck 224-568; B. Falconer 200-562; J. Shoebridge 193-535; J. Robbe 189-498; A. Jenkins 206; K. Hammontree 196; B. Allen 191; F. Thompson 191: N. Robbe 183. Wednesday RM. Hair Care Center 75 1/2; Greenridge 67 1/2; Railroad Street Mill 62 1/2; Mace Pharmacy 56; Shamrock 52; Eye and Ent 49 1/2; Seebers 45. Womens High Gaines and Series - E. Ulrich 191-509; B. Hathaway 161-472; B. Smith 175-472; R. Murphy 154-449; N. Bechtel 158-441; J. Leo 171-418; L. Elliston 193; G. Otis 183; Y. Cheeseman 182; B. Maker 179; B. Norris 133; L. Friend 114. Tuesday Trio Couk Jackson 28-12; CB’s 24-16; Big Boy 22.5-17.5; Ray’s Excavating 21-19; Shiriey’s Chuckwagon 19.5-20.5; 3 Blind Mice 16-24; Gutter Gals 15-25; Trouble 14­ 26. High Game and Series - S. VandenBurg 201-565; K. Caldwell 170; T. Daniels 183; D. James 165; N. Clow 225-558; C. Shook 168; C. Ecu 121; T. Waller 153; K. Carpenter 143; L. Potter 212; U. Trumble 443^1 • C.Gates 170’S.Snider 169;TmhklurTw J. Rice 168; A. Norton 133; M. Sears 136; R. Brummel 192. Bowierettes Kent Oil & Propane 60.5-43.5; Railroad Street Mill 56.5-48.5; Hecker Agency 55-49; NBT 53.5-50.5; Dean’s Dolls 48-56; Skgel Concrete Construction 39-65. Good Gaines and Series - S. VanDenburg 226; J. Prttengill 153-406; J. Rice 167; N. • Sometimes the shots fell for the Eag'cs, Maple Valley didn't back down. Soon after and sometimes they didn’t. The Eagles start­ Geoff Britton’s three that put the Eagles up ed hot. Olivet led by as many as 13 points in 15. there was a mad scramble for a loose ball, the first quarter. ’.ion senior Jason Beardslee tipped the ball Cam Bramer led the Eagles with 23 points. ahead to Dustin Jones who raced in for a lay­ He helped the Eagles to their hot start with up. It missed, but Andy Root was there to put three three-point field goals in the first quar­ the ball back up and in for Valley. ter. Zane Gay had 19 points for Olivet, while It was two minutes before either team Lions did. By then it was too late. Tuesday Mixed TVCCU 29-15; Woodland Machine 27.5­ 18.5; Woodmansee Sawmill 25-19; Consumers Concrete 22-22; Hastings City Bank 213-22.5; Woodland Sales 20-24; Yankee Zephyr 17-27; Full House 14-30. Men’s High Games & Series - M. Hall 168; G. Heard 249-694; L. Miller 234; Stan Hause 198-540; D. Wilkins 173-437; G. Hause 229-561; K. Beebe 213-549; N. Blakely 203-562 Women’s High Games & Series - V. Scobey 155; D. Neymciyer 179-485; S. Beebe 190-509; T. Blakely 177451. The Lions trailed 40-29 at the half, but Olivet found another streak to start the second The Lions wouldn’t even have had much of a chance up to that point if it hadn’t been for half, scoring the first seven points of the third quarter. the play of Root off the bench. He finished Olivet went on to top Leslie Friday night, with ten points to go with his five rebounds 72-62 for the district tide. The Eagles topped and one blocked shot. Flint Northwestern in their regional semifinal When the Lions did get the ball to their big rootest Tuesday 67-60, and will face Ithaca at Maple Valley senior Jesse Page jumps in to slow down Olivet junto’ Jason Fox in guys the) had some success. Beardslee also Lansing Eastern High School Friday night for the back court during the second half of last Wednesday’s region* semifinal at had ten points to go with his ten rebounds. the regional title. Bellevue High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxons save their best for last by Brett Bremer Sports Editor For three quarters, the Hastings Saxons tried to get inside the Lakewood Viking defense last Thursday in the Class B district semifinals at Thomapple Kellogg. For three quarters, the Saxons were denied, and found themselves 20 points behind with eight minutes left in their season. The final eight minutes, the Saxons got inside the Vikings heads instead and turned an embarrassing loss into a valiant .effort. I^akewood still earned a 54-45 victory to advance to the district final, and eventually regional semifinal and finals, but the 6-16 Saxons earned some respect. “I just wish wwwmM have comTout with that kind of fire" in the first half," said Hastings head coach Don Schils. "I was very proud of lhe way they got after it there in the fourth quarter. Brandon Johnson was just the man there.’’ One of three Saxon seniors. Johnson threw Potter 157; B. Hathaway 174-483; T. Redman 147-382; S. Merrill 176-469; S. Drake 168. Senior Citizens King Pins 64.5-39.5; Nash’s Harem 63-41; Ward’s Friends 58.5-453; BAT’s 57.5-46.5; Friends 55-49; Kuempel 53.5 50.5; fl Senior 52.5-51.5; M&M’s 52.5-513; Pin Pals 49-55; Wieland’s 47-57; 4 B’s 45-59; Butterfingers 44-60; Sun Risers 44-60; Early Risers 42-62. Good Gaines and Series Ladies - D. Bums 168-418; J. Allen 140-394; S. Merrill 196-564; C. Hills 156; S. Patch 190-494; E. Moore 159; M. Count 145; J. Pettengill 166; Y. Cheeseman 189-492; J. Gasper 178; N. Boniface 176-496; R. Murphy 191-519. Good Gaines and Series Men - R. Nash 165-454; R. Robbins 202-567; K. Meany 217-599; W. Brodock 187; R. Adgate 170­ 461; R. Wieland 197-501; N. Thaler 165; M. Schondelmayer 167; E. Count 205-544; D. Kiersey 185-484; R. Walker 170; B. Terry 224-619; M. Brandt 146-405; G. Forbey 192-513; D. Edwards 248-612; B. Akers 237-650; G. Waggoner 173-489; D. Murphy 148-415. Britton added 16. scored again, and neariy three before tlie his body all over the court, cut into passing lanes, and eventually put the ball in the bas­ ket He scored nine of his li points in the fourth quarter, as the Saxons stepped up and pressed the Vikings the length of the floor. Hastings junior point guard Brad Mead had ten of his team high 14 points in the fourth. The Vikings led 41-21 beading into the final eight minutes, where lhe Saxon» cutscored them 24-13. "Thai’s waat we told them in that fourth quarter,’’ Schils said. "We told them winning is bear. It’s a fire in your belly. We have to take that fourth quarter and start out the year that way. rather than working towards that.” It wasn’t all the Saxons. “We take care of file, bah'better than that, usually." said Lakewood coach Mark Faurell. who watched as his team racked up 19 turnovers on the night. , Before that, the game was all Vikings. Lakewood jumped out to a 5-0 lead, the Saxons came back to tie it. then the Viking' went on a ten-point scoring run over the next four minutes. A three-po-ntcr by senior Josh Maurer was the Saxons’ only field goal in the first quarter. The Saxons rarely got lhe ball much closer to the hoop than the three-point line. “I knew Hastings had a good inside game, and we worked real hard not to let them get it inside," said Farrell. “ Junior forv.ard Kyle Rowland and senior center Travis ’Willard were outstanding sprint­ ing across the lane to deny passe* mtn the post, as the Viking guards disrupted the Saxon passers outside. "They’re so much physically stronger than we are right now." said Schils. "They’re 17-3 for a reason. They’ve got a lot of solid play­ Saxon senior Josh Maurer runs the offense from the win as Lakewood's Tyler Beglin steps out on defense in the first half of last Thursday’s district semifinal. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ers, and their defense is outstanding. They can make a lot of adjustments on the fly." Hastings only scored one basket in the paint in the first half. "I think our defense in the first half, and even into the third quarter was great," said Farrell. "In the fourth, we just had some lazy turnovers. Those turnovers went the, other way." Rowland had a great all around night for the Vikings, finishing with game high 16 points, to go with his five rebounds and three The Saxons’ Scott Coleman slides in as Travis Willard move towards the basket Lakewood makes a senior Thursday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) steals. Willart had 11 points and seven rebounds for Lakewood, as the Vikings did most of their damage underneath, rarely having to set­ tle for a jump shot. Tyler Beglin and Corey Thelen each added eight points. Hastings Steven Boto (left) and Brandon Johnson (right) dive tn to take a loose ball away from Lakewood's Corey Thelen in the second half Thursday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) HOUSE FOR SALE No money down. 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(Photo by Perry Hardin) Prices as marked Prices as marked Home Fashions Select Bedding Ladies’ Wear End-of-Season Select Fashions South Christain stops Vikings in regional final The l-akewood volleyball season ended claim the next three games. Saturday in lhe regional final at Portland with a "Once we got settled down we played pretty well three game sweep at the hands of third ranked against Unity,” Duits said. "We were aggressive South Christian. offensively and made just enough stops defensive­ The Vikings hung close in the first game losing 25-23. But the Sailors size and execution in their SAVE up to SAVE up to Prices as marked Prices as marked Boys’ & Bids’ Apparel End-of-Season Menswear End-of-Season Select Fashions Select Fashions ly to take control of the match. Of course. we are disappointed to lose in the regional.” passing game proved to be to much for Lakewood to overcome and South wore down the Vikings The Vikings end their season 38-13-1 with a league and district title. winning game two 25-20 and game three 25-12, "We all had high hopes for this season as we do "We thought going into that match that we had every season." said Duits. "but only one tear.i ends enough weapons to keep up with them. But our the season happy. We will just have to use the off passing and blocking wasn't as good as we needed season to try and improve. The ladies worked so it to be," said Viking coach Jeff Duits. "They are a hard all year and I am so proud to have been able fine team and will give whoever they play a good to coach this group. They are great kids who have test” done everything that I have asked and rever com­ Lakewood got to the finals by downing plained.” four games. South Christian was downed by Otsego in the Lakewood dropped the firs; game, but came back quarterfinals at Harper Creek High School on strong as they have done many times this season to Tuesday night, 15-25.25-22,25-21.25-18. Hudsonville Unity Christian in • SAVE up to SAVE up to Prices as marked Prices as marked The Hastings Varsity Cheer Team qualified to compete at the MCCA State Championship on March Kmart EATERY SPECIALS! SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MARCH 12 & 13 Hot Dog & Small Drink - *1 SMIESSO Nachos & Cheese w/Small Drink - *2 SAVE 98c 20-oz. Bundt Cakes, asstd. flavors-s2 SAVE’1" Kmart Rx SPECIAL! $< fl Kmart free I W GlftCa bar ooda prtraad on Bta oarMcaM. S Typa SW 00. praaa ENTER, a Owfaa a Kmart Cart Cart S. Prana TOTAL S Erw UOOO. praaa nafartl MBC. TENDER lay 7. TanOT tw oanaaaon. s WOT with b trarderred prescription* good toward next purchase. *Not ■ Bilan: I Mg usfag KMART PHARMACY CERTIFICATE’ l«K. h PUw Entry ■ Add N PMrmocy KMART PHARMACY CERTIFICATE' kotos far M amouH ■ PM amount on tie ofaca must be fixed for ouanthy written or auoweo by PHYSICIAN TO REDEEM CERTIFICATE ONE CERTIFICATE PER 12, something that has been a tradition since 1990. Showing off their talents at the competitions will be (top from left) Beth Lynch. Toshia Chin, (second row from left) Mari Garza. Krista Fenstemaker, Kim VanNocker, (third row from left) Rene Winegar, Brittney Wescott, Tasia Thompson, Jacquis Siska, Chris Edwards, (bottom row from left) Erin Bare, Ashley Downing, Amanda Anderson, Kristin Williams, Rachel Smith and Jaymee Campbell. Saxon cheer team headed back to MCCA state finals The Hastings Varsity Cheer Team will be com­ peting in the Michigan Cheerleading Coaches Association (MCCA) State Championship on March 12. Since 1998 the Hastings Varsity Cheer Team has continually qualified for the MCCA State Director, Operations & Maintenance Championship. The team placed fourth in the recent MCCA Regional competition held at the high school. The top four teams at the regional competition, including Hastings, then qualified to go to the state championship. Coaching the team to the state champi­ onship is Amy Hubbell, who has been al Hastings for 10 years. The cheer program at the high school, which includes three teams, has over 40 participants and is continuing to grow. Delton Kellogg Schools is currently looking for a full-time Director of Operations and Maintenance. Duties will include management of district facilities and directing transportation department. Additional information is available in the Superintendents Office Applications available In Superintendent's Office. 327 N. Grove St. Delian. Ml 49046 YMCA Men’s Basketball Standings 502 E. Bond • ‘120,000 Church • Corner Lor Available only at Hastings Kmart 802 W. State Street SHOP NOW AND SAVE! I Team Day.. Blair's Landscaping Blarney Stone................... Wireless Wonderland ... .9-2 ...6-4 .0-10 Newer Furnace Central Air Recently Remodeled Newer Vinyl Siding Myra Whitehead Westdale Phone: 616-5.W-770O Ext 123 Cdt: MM3M7M Advantage Housing ........................ g-1 Playmakers —........................................... ,„9-2 Phillips 66/Taco Bell6-3 Drill Team6-5 Dewey's Autobody/Barry Aulomative...5-6 Family Dental......................... ...........——4-6 Generation Gap-____________________ J4J FlexFab..........................................................0-10 �The Hasting* Banner - Chureday. March 10.2005 - Page 13 : if. I___ Miles Kelly Walter MIDDLEVILLE - Miles Kdiy Walter, age 42. of Middleville, died Wednesday. March 9,2005, at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday. March 12, 2005 at Middleville Wesleyan Church. 1664 N. M-37 Hwy. Visitation will be Friday. March 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wren Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Middleville Wesleyan Church or Pennock Foundation. Arrangements by Wren Funeral Home. Hastings. I__________ Ruth Marie Frick_______ | COLUMBUS. OHIO - Ruth Marie Frick, age 79, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Hastings, passed away of natural causes at home Thursday. March 3. 2005. She was a member of Briggs Road Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Ray Frick; son. Tony; and daugh­ ter-in-law Magdeiena. She is survived by sons and daughters-inlaw, Ronald and Sharon Frick of Hastings and Dennis and Peggy Frick of Manistee; daughter, Janan Neiswander of Columbus, Ohio; 7 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchil­ dren. Funeral services were held at the Cotner • Funeral Home on Tuesday. March 8, 2005. Dr. Ron Hopkins officiated. Graveside services will be at Riverside Cemetery. Hastings on Saturday. March 12. 2005 at 11 a.m. Friends who wish may con­ tribute to the Briggs Road Baptist Church. 3231 Briggs Road. Columbus. Ohio 43204 or to a charity of your choice. BATTLE CREEK - Joshua Mathew Lau Beller, age 28, of Battle Creek died Thursday. March 3.2005. Joshua was bom January 30. 1977 in Marshall. He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1996 and attended Wright Stale University for two years. Joshua is survived by his mother. April Dawn Beller, father. David Lau; brother. Shawn Lake and sister. Jennifer Lau. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held Monday March 14, 2005 at 7 p.m. at Unity Christian Church, 206 Robertson. Battle Creek. , go north, turn right on Robertson.) Memorial contributions can be sent to April Dawn Beller at 1550 Osborne Road, Dehon, Michigan. 49046. a viLEQAL Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR A1TEMPTTO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sale may bo rescinded by the foredoelng mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall bo limit­ ed soloty to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert E. Strauss and Melanie G Strauss, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), Io WMC Mortgage Corp. Mortgagee, dated April 13. 1999. and recorded on Apnl 23. 1999 in instrument 1028522, in Barry county records. Michigan. and assigned by said Mortgagee to The Be* of New York, as Trustee for the holders of the EOCC Asset Backed Certificates. Series 2001-2 as assignee by an assignmem, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty And 65/100 Dollars ($83,760.65), including interest at 11.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wifi be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubhc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1.-00 PM, on March 31. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as That part of the East 1/2, Northeast 1/4. Section 16. Town 2 North. Rango 10 West, Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Commending at the East 1/4 comer of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 07 min­ utes 25 secor East 395 02 feet along the East line of said Northeast 1/4; thence North 88 degrees 14 minutes West 460 feet along the centertine of Kaier Road; thence North 87 degrees 56 minutes 51 seconds West 218.31 feet along said centertine; thence North 00 degrees 07 minutes 25 seconds East 412.08 feet along the West line of the East 678 feet ot said East 1/2. Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 35 seconds West 41.02 feet to the place of beginning; lienee North 89 degrees 52 minutes 35 minutes West 198.0 feet; thence North 00 degrees 07 minutes 25 seconds East 220.0 feet to the reference point *A'; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 35 seconds East 198.0 feet; thence South 00 degrees 07 minutes 25 seconds West 220 0 feel to the piece of beginning. Subject to and together with an easement for ingress and egress ano utiMy purposes over a 66 foot wide strip nJ 1 ——.1, -a; — . 4 Its — oesenoeo , . —as — Of lane. me centernne or wracn beginning at a point which is North 89 degrees 52 minutes 35 seconds West 33.0 feet from the above described reference point *A’; the .ee South 00 degrees 07 minutes 25 seconds West 220.0 feet; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 35 seconds East 66.0 feet; thence South 00 degrees 07 min­ utes 25 seconds Wtwrt 106.63 feet, thence South 35 degrees 54 minutes 18 seconds West 211 feet; more or less, to the East line of the West 308 feet of said East 1/2, Northeast 1/4; thence South 35 degrees 54 minutes 18 second* East 100.36 feet, more or less, to the North right-of-way line of Keter Road (66 feet wide). and the piece of rarting of said 33WoftheWMU»5« of the above deeofoed I NG parcel The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period she! be 30 days from the date of such sale. 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Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 26, 2000. and recorded on November 3. 2000 in instrument 1051543. in Berry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Two Hundred Thirty­ Seven And 03/100 Dollars ($76,237.03;, including interest at 10.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case mads and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wW be tot eclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part ot them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on March 31. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township ot Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the southeast comer of lhe northeast 1/4 of section 23. town 2 north, range 10 west, thence west 220 feet, thence north 990 feet thence west 220 feet, thence south 990 feet, thence east to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated: March 3, 2005 For more information. please cat: FC 0 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic ‘Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File #049751F01 omkm ed eotety to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Russell Geidersrna Jr. a/k/a Russei D. Getoersma, Jr., a single fierson and Sara J. Burghdoff a/k/a Sara Burghdoff, a single person, original mortgagors), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, he.. Mortgagee, doted July 31. 2002, and recorded on March 25, 2003 in instrument 1100902, In Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot Eighty Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-Four And 86/100 Dollars ($80,484.86). including interest at 6.5% per annum UyW the nrwmr of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made end pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said moflpggt q* be torectosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings at 1A0 PM. on March 31.2005 Said premises are situated m Village of Freeport. Barry County. Michigan. and are described as: Al Lots Eight (8). Nine (9) and Ten (13). Block Sixteen (16) of Samuel Roush's Addition to the Village of Freeport, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 23. Irving Township. VBIags of Freeport. Barry Cour*/. Michigan The redemption period shall ?e 6 months from the date ot such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ot such sale. Dated: March 3.2005 For more inkxi nation, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fanns, Michigan 48025-5822 Ale »049919R)1 . TOWNSHIP OF HOPE Notice of Budget Public Hearing The Hop. Township Board wd hold a putwe hearing on iha propoaad wairaHp tmdgat <or iacal year 2005-06 at 5463 South M-43 Hwy.. Hastings. MkMgan, on Monday. March 21. 2005 ar 630 p.m., the regular Board meeting to foltow THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. A copy ot the budget is availabie lor pubtc inspection at the TbwmMp Hal. TNs notice is posted in compliance with PA267 ot 1976 M emended (Open Meaanga Act). MCLA 41,72a (ADA). The Hope Townahip Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aide and aarvicaa. such as signers lor the hearing impaired and audio tapes ot printed melt rial, being considered st tie meet­ ing. to individuals with dnabiMies at tw me etna upon »re days nodes Io tie Hope tbwnshlp Board. Individuals with disabiliaos requiring auxKary Bids or servtoM should contact tie Hope Township Board by writing or calng the following. Unda Eddy-Hough Hop* Totmphip dark 54*3 S. IM3 Hwy. HMdngp, H 4M)Sa (2W)M8-24e4 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be NOTICE • HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE The Hastings Charter Township Board of Review tor 2006 w« be held al foe lbwnehip Hal a! 885 River Road. Hastings. Michigan 49056, on the toiowing dates: Tuesday, March 8 - Organizational Meeting -150 p.m. Tuesday. March 15 - Appeal Hearing 9-12 p.m. & 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, March 16 - Appeal Hearing 9-12 p.m. & 1-4 p.m. Thursday, March 17 - Appeal Hearing 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. The Board of Review will meet as many more day* a* deemed necessary to hear questions, protests, and to equalize the 2005 assessments. Written protests may be sent to foe above address by Tuesday. March 15.2005. The tentative rattoe and the ssfimated muttipiers tor each class of real property and personal property for 2005 are as totiows: Agricultural41.75%.1.1878 Commercial 55.55%9001 Industrial 4851%...1.0018 Residential47.72%15478 Personal50%1.00 Upon 10 days notice to the Supervisor foe Township wB provide reasonable and necessary serv­ ices to todhriduais wtth dhabiMie* who wish to attend the Bored of Review 08538723 The Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold their March 22, 2005, regular scheduled meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Hastings Charter Township Hall. 885 River Rd., Hastings, Michigan. ChRisr in me Passover PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE tews for Jesus P«K>«*r h oaf of rte mou d*nlflcanc of all rhe .cwbh hoUaya, mm tx was crlebnted by the awe 4fnilkjnc )rw o/ ail rtne—Jewi. Com mc and hear )cw$ tor Rwi unfold dw story cf iwtowipdoA from rbc Erodus to Calvary in Chriix in the Fajwvcr. NOTICES MBMMMMMaMMMMMMMMMHaMBMaaMBSHMMMeaMI The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking individ­ uals to serve on the Mental Health Board. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office. 3rd floor of the Courthouse. 220 W. State St.. Hastings; (269) 945-1284, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p m. on March 17. 2005. 09539054 NOTICE City of Hastings seeks Cashier/Accounts Payable Clerk. Position involves customer service, pro­ cessing invoices for payment, other office tasks. Must be detail oriented, well organized, able to PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW FOR 2005 WILL BE HELD AT THE TOWN­ SHIP HALL. 11015 S NORRIS ROAD. PLEASE CALL FOR APPOINTMENT - 269-623 2664 PUBLIC APPEALS SCHEDULED AS SUCH TUESDAY. MARCH 8 - ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING - 900 A.M. WEDNESDAY. MARCH 16 - APPEAL HEARING - 900 A M. - 1200 P.M. - 200 - 500 P-M. FRIDAY. MARCH 18 - APPEAL HEARING - 900 AM -1200 PM. -600-900 P.M. FRIDAY. MARCH 25 - APPEAL HEARING - 10O - 400 P.M. - 600 - 9.00 P.M. YOU MAY PROTEST BY LETTER. ALL LETTERS SHALL BE IN THE TOWNSHIP HALL BY MARCH 24, 2005. THE BOARD OF REVIEW WILL MEET AS MANY MORE DAYS AS DEEMED NECESSARY TO HEAR APPEALS. AND TO EQUALIZE THE 2005 ASSESSMENT ROLL TENTATIVE RATIOS AND ESTIMATED MULTIPLIERS FOR 2005 RATIO MULTI AGRICULTURAL40.91 12222 COMMERCIAL 49.29 10144 INDUSTRIAL495910022 RESIDENTIAL46.60 1.0730 PERSONAL50.00 1.0000 function with interruptions and multiple tasks. High school graduate with business course work and one-year general office Hope United Methodist Church 1 Career of M-37 A M-74 CaB 2W-«M5-4W for more infonnatXKi t; C j Adrataton Hee A* :*r»i W rwplhih ran <4 tor Iran ta raaVM. i lor Jnuv to Srrwu Sin Frracfeco. O HIO7 SS95 experience required. Starting wage range $10 - $12 per hour depending THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE NECESSARY REASONABLE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. UPON A 10-DAY NOTrCE PRIOR TO APPEAL HEARINGS. CONTACT PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. 11015 S. NORRIS RD., DELTON. Ml 49046. PHONE NO. 269-623­ 2664. on qualifications. Good benefits. Send resume with three references to Thomas Emery, Clerk/Treasucer, City of Hastings, 201 E. State St., Hastings. Ml 49058, by March 15. 2005. EOE OSKMQZr THOMAS GUTHRIE SUPERVISOR/ACTTNG SECRETARY PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP �Pago 14 - Thursday, March 10. 2005 - The Hastings Banner LEQAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Forackx wo Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY grORMATKHI WE OBTAIN Wax BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MBJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thto sate may be readndad by tha foractoalng mortgage*. In that event, your damegee, tf any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus interact MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian S. Parsons and Jodi J. Parsons, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 20. 2003. and recorded on December 3,2003 in instru­ ment 1118807, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Nine And 18/100 Dollars ($106,629.16), including interest at 5.875% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be torectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at pubic vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings al 1:00 PM. on March 31. 2005. Said premises are tofueted in Township of Irving. Berry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the North 1/4 poet of Section 23, Town 4 North, Range 9 West; thence South 01 degree 30 minutes 32 seconds West 420.00 toot along the North and South 1/4 Mne of said Section 23; thence South 88 degrees 26 minutes 22 seconds East 300.00 feet; thance North 56 degrees 20 minutes 41 seconds East 84.24 loot: thence North 03 degrees 03 mintuee 02 seconds East 144.98 feet; thence North 59 degrees 16 mintuee 04 seconds West 137.23 feet; thence North 01 degree 30 min­ utes 32 seconds East 159.60 feet to the North line of said Section 23; thence North 88 degrees 26 minutes 22 seconds West 253.00 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement tor pubic highway purposes over lhe Northerly and Westerly 33 feet thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 3. 2005 For more information, please cal: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Wells Fargo Bank, NA successor by merger to Wens Fargo Homo Mortgage, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rie 4049575F01 Notice Ot Mortgage Foreclosure Sete THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sale mey be reedndod by the foredoelng mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any. «*'•*’ be limit­ ed eotety tothe return of the bid amount ten- MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condMons of a mortgage made by Keith R. Stoudt and Shannon L. Stoudt. husband and wile, original mortgagors), to Cascade Ananda!, Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 15, 2001, and recorded on June 26. 2001 in instrument 1082168, and rere­ corded on August 2.2001 in instrument 1064061, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to U.S. Bank National Association as Trustee in successor or in Interest to Bank One as Trustee tor Credit Smsse First Boston MBS 2002-26 as assignee by an assignment. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Eight And 91/100 Doiiars ($123,668.91). indudtog interest at 8.875% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that Said mortgage will be torectosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM. on April 7. 2005. Said premises are situated tn Township of Johnstown, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North, Range 8 West, described as being a parcel 205 feet East and West by 213 feet North and South in the Southwest cxner of said Southwest 1/4. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA C00.3241a, in which case the redemptton period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: March 10. 2005 For more intonnation, ptease cal: FC D 243 593 1309 Trott ATroC P.C Attorneys Ft, U.S. Bank National Association as Trustee in successor or in interest to Bank One as Trustee for Credit Suisse First Boston MBS 2002­ 26 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4049227F01 THIS FIR M IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James J. Tuttle and Jeannine O. Tuttle, husband and wife, to Advanta National Bank, mortgagee, dated August 2. 1999 and recorded August 31. 1999 in Uber 1034727. Page 27. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now heW by *Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee fka Bankers Trust Company of California. NA by assign, .rent dated February 28. 2003 and recorded on t iara: 11,2003 m Instrument Number 1099253. Ban/ Countv Recads. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Seventy-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred FiftyThree and 39/100 Dollars ($77.753 39) including interest at the rate of 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wifi be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 DO p m. on March 17. 2005 The premises are located in the Township of Hope. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Land referred to in this commitment is described as all that certain property situated m Delton in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and being described m a deed dated 9-8-95. and recorded 10­ 10-95. among the land records of the county and state set forth above, and referenced as follows: Book-642, Page 156. Lot 159 of Steven's Wooded Acres No. 3 according to ths recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 5. of Fiats. Page 84. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sate, unteas the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sete. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the ' orrower In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to lhe return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated . February 17, 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee fka Bankers Trust Company of California, NA. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 46007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 209.1970 °*w*roc FORECLOSURE NOTICE Thia Arm tea debt collector attempting to col­ lect a debt. Any information obtained wHl be used for thte purpose. if you are in the Military, ptease contact our office at the number listed MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a ceriam mortgage made by; Donald A Cox and Dora M Cox. husband and wife to National City Bank of Cotombus CBANK’). Mortgagee, dated February 9. 1999 and recorded February 11. 1999 in Instrument # 1025078. Barry County Records. Michigan and was subsequently assigned to HSBC Bank USA.’as trustee on behalf of ACE Securities Corporation Home Equity Loan Trust and tor the registered holders of the ACE Securities Corporation Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2005-SD1, Asset Backed Pass Through CartMctitei. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Four Dokars and Thirty-Eight Cents ($60,264.38) including interest 10.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wifi be torectosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday. March 31. 2005 Said premises are situated in Village of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22, Town 4 North. Range 7 West. Commencing 970 feet South ot the Northwest Comer of said Section; Thence East 196 feet; Thence South 124 feet; Thence West 108 feet; Thence North 124 feet to the Place of Beginning. Commonly known as 211 S Main St. Woodland Ml 48897 The redemption period Shan be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wrth 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemptton period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: FEBRUARY 28, 2005 HSBC Bank USA, as trustee on behalf of ACE Securities Corporation Home Equity Loan Trust and for the registered holders of the ACE Securites Corporation Home Equity Loan Trust. Series 2005SD1. Asset Backed Pass Through Certificates. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd Suite 100 Rochester Htfls, Ml 48307 (248) 8^ 1-5123 NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held March 8, 20C5, are available in the County Clerk's Office at 220 W. State St. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty org. NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking an indi­ vidual to serve on the Agriculture Preservation Board Applicants must represent local natural resource conservation interests. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office. 3rd floor of the Courthouse. 220 W State St.. Hastings (269) 945-1284. and must be returned no later than 5D0 p.rr . on March 17. 2005. Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Seto THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thto aale mey be rescinded by the forodooing mortgagee, in that event, your damages, W any, ehel be limit­ ed aotoiy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, piue Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mate in the conditions of a mortgage mate by Brett A Mansberger. a married man. original mortgagors), to Amerifirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 7,2003. and recorded on February 10. 2003 in instrument 1097350. in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mrigagee to Washington Mutual Bank, FA as assignee by an assignment on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Sixteen And 05/100 Dollars ($109316.05). including interest at 4.625% per annum Under the power of sate contained . said mort­ gage and the statute in such case mate and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wil be torectosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part ot them, st public vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings al 1 DO PM. on March 31. 2005. Sao premises are situated in Township of Barry. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 88. 69, and 70 of the Reptet of Outtot "A* of Fair Lake Park Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats on Pdge 88. The redemption period shaK be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6003241.%, in which case the redemption period ahal be 30 iiys from the date of such sate Dated: March 3, 2005 For more information, ptease call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Washington Mutual Bank, FA 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5622 Fife A048949F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU AAE M ACTIVE MttJ­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been matte in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lawrence W Knobloch and Madeline C. Knobloch, husband ard wife, to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a CaMomte Corporation, mortgagee, dated Juns 5.2002 and recorded June 12.2002 in Instrument Number 1082039, Bany County Records. Said mortgag* is now held by Wale Fargo Bank Minnesota, Nattonai Association, as Trustee tor ABFC 2002-OPT1 Trust ABFC AssetBecked Certificates. Series 2002-OPT1 by assign­ ment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Doede. There is claimed to bo duo on such mortgage the sum ot Two Hundred Ten TTousand Four Hundred Seventy-Three and XV100 Dollars ($210,473.35) including interest at the rate of 12.06% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the martgage and the statutes of the Slate of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wfl bo torectosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pub­ lic venue at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan st 1D0 p.m. on March 17, 2005. The premises are located in the Townchip ot Bany. Barry County. Mtanigan, and are described as: Lots8and 9 of East Big GfceyPtet. accordfog to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 5 of Plate. Page 18, Bany Coury Records The redemption period shal bo 6 months from ttw, date ot such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. In which case the redemption period shal be X days from the date ot the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgegno can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages. If any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at stee. Dated: February 17.2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Weis Fargo Ban:; Minnesota. National Aaeodatton. as Trustee for ABFC 2002-OPT1 Trust ABFC AssetBacked Certificates. Series2002-OPT1. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48X7-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 221.1538 ASAP633761 2/17. 2/24. 3/3, 3/10 Hottoe Of Mortgage Forectooure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORNATION WE0BTAMW1J.be USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thto sate may be rescinded by the torecioelng mortgagee In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed eotety to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered al sale, plua Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert G Joh -vi. 111, and Usa A Alexander, a single man and a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc., a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 24,1999. and recorded on July 14. 1999 in instrument 1032494. and assigned by mesne assignments to First Nationwide Mortgage Corporation, a Deteware Corporation as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Fvn Thousand Three Hundred TwentyThree And 91/IX Dollars ($85323.91). including interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and ths statute in such case made and r<ovtded. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part oi them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1D0 PM. on March 24, 2005. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A triangular piece of land described as all that piece of land in Southeast comer of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 ot Section 16, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, lying South and East of the highway. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date ot such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: February 24. 2005 For more mformai.on. ptease caH: FC W 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys Fcr Citimortgage. Inc., successor in inter­ est to First Nationwide Mortgage Corporation, a Delaware Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 460^5-5822 File #0254J0F02 Noffoe Of Mortgage Foreclosure Bate THIS FIRM is A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEM PT MG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATrDH WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. AWf PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the forecloeing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, M any, ahal be Bmhad eotety to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott A. Runge and Theresa A. Runge, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to National City Bank. Indiana. Mortgagee, dated February 13,1996, and recorded on Febroary 15, 1996 in Uber 661 on Page 798. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc. as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is dakned to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Four Thousand TWo Hundred Nineteen And 98/100 DoOars ($74,219.98). todudtog interest at 735% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, nottce is hereby glvan that said mortgage wfl bo torectosed by a sate of foe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at foe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings al 1D0 PM. on March 31. 2006. Said promisee are situated in Charter Townahip of Rutland. Barty County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8 of Fakviow Estates Nd. 1. according to foe recorded plat thereof, an reccrdod In Uber 6, of Plate. Page 6. The redemption period shal bo 8 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 8003241a, in which case the redomptton period shal be X days from foe dale of such sate. Dated: March 3. 2005 For more information, ptease cal: FC W 248393.1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File I050352F01 —— ------ **roraoocuro^SM 1 - ** - ■rvooce ur —Mongage THIS RRM IB A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTW PURCHASERS: Thte aato may be reectoded by the foractoelng mnrtgagas^ln^ ad aotoiy to the return of the bid amount tondared at sale pius Intarwet. MORTGAGE SALE - Detautt has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Joeeph W. Mcteland aka Joseph W.McCtetand, joined by Ito wtte Amy S. Mcleland aka Amy S. McCleland, orig­ inal mortgagor(s). to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated November 22. 2002. and recorded on December 6.2002 in kiatru moot 10931». in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at foe date hereof the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Nine And 08/IX Dollars ($83,529.08), including interest at 0.5% per annum. Under foe power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be torectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of foem, at pubic vendue, atfoe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM, on April 7, 2005. Said premises are situated in Ctty of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 28. iovm niorm, r>ange o inres*. oescrioec as. Commencing at the Northeast comer ot said Section 28; thence South X degrees 52 minutes 27 seconds West 537.64 test along the North line of said Section 28; thence South X degrees 07 min­ utes X seconds East 33.X loot; thence South 64 degrees 03 minutes X seconds West 498.X loot tne centerline or Nasnniie Hoao, tnence Southeasterly 395.79 feet along said centerline and foe arc of a curve to the toft, the radius of which is 1642.15 loot, thence central angle of which is 13 degrees 48 mintues 34 seconds and foe chord of which bears South 35 degrees 58 minutes 06 sec­ onds East 394.83 toot; thence continuing along said centertine South 42 degreee 52 mintues 2D sec­ onds East 277.31 feet to the true point of beginning; tnence Norm jo oegrees oo mmures seconds East 22337 feet; thence North X degrees 07 min­ utes 10 seconds East 1W feet more or teas to foe Westerly right of way line of the former Michigan Central Railroad; thence Southeasterly along said right cf way line to said centerine of NashvBe Road; thence Northwesterly along said centerfine to the point ot beginning. Subject Io an easement tor pubic highway purposes over the Southwesterly X tnereoi ror Nasnvme Hoaa. The redemption period shal bo 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 8X.3241a, in which case foe redemption period stofl be X days from the date ot such sale. Notice Of Mortgage Foroctoeuro Seto THIS RRM W A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MF0RMAT10N WE OBTAM WtL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OPRCS AT THE NUMBER BELOW ff YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte oala awy be reecindod by lhe toroctoeing mortgagee. In that event, your drm^ec. If any, ahal bo MF ed aotoiy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at ecto, piue Marant MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon nwto in foe conditions of a mortgage made by Tracy M. Huey, a singte uraman, original mortgagons). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 27, 2003, and recorded on November 3, 2003 in instrument 1118998, in Barry oounty renorrte, Mtehigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at foe date hereof foe sum of One Hundred Thine en Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Four And 17/IX Dollars ($113,424.17), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under foe power of sate contained h said mort­ gage and foe statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notico a hereby given foot eaid mortgage wB bo torectoeed by a sate of foe mortgaged premieaa. or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at foe Berry County Courthouse in Hastings at IDO PM. on March 31,2006. Said premtooo are situated in Owter TbwnaMp of Hastings. Barry County. Mfchto^ end are described as: Beginning at a noint on foe north and south 1/4 Ino of section K, lbwn 3 north. Range 8 wool distant north 4.72.X test from foe center 1/4 poet of section 11, town 3 north, range 8 west; thence north 41130 feet along foe north and eoufo 1/4 Ine; thenw south 89 degreee 47 mhutee 45 seconds ear 677.99 foot; Jhence eoufo X degrees X minutes 22 seconds west 411JJ0 toot; focnce north 89 degrees 47 minutos 46 seconds west 676.87 toot to foe piece of begtoning. The redemption period ahal do 12 monfos bom the dale of ouch eate. Doted: March 3,2005 For more information, ptease cel: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Rogutratfon Systems, Inc. 304X Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Forma, Mfchigan 48025-022 Rte 4050063F01 MORTGAGE SALE - Dotaul has boon rrwle in foe condMonc cl a mortgage mode by DANlH. A RUDD AND MANDY M. RUDD HUSBAND AND WIFE to FIRST FEDERAL OF MOttGA’4, THE MICHIGAN OPERATMG NAME of OwHr Ono Bank. F S B , now known a CHARTER ONI: BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Mortg^oe, dated July 17, 2001, and recorded on August 13, 2001, as Instrument No. 1064717 Berry County Reouvda, Michigan, on which mortgage there to otoimod to ire duo al foe date hereof foe sum of one hundred thir­ ty one thousand tour hundred hvetee and 2BG00 DoHers (131,41238). including Interest al 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and foe statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice to hereby given that said mortgage wifi bo torectoeed by a sate of foe mortgaged premioos, or some part of them, at pubfc vendue, at foe Barry County Courthouse. Ilartnge. ML al 130 p.m. on Aprfl7.2005. Sted premteee are situated In TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. BARRY COUNTY, Michigan and are described as: The North 220 test of foe Northeast 1/4 of foe Northeast 1/4 of Section 31. Town 4 North, Range 9 Wool Irving township, Bany County. MkMgan. Thto parcel may atoo be daeertbod ar. That part of foe Northeast 1/4, Northeast 1/4, Section 31, lbwn 4 North. Rango 9 West, Irving Tbwnehip, Barry County,Mtahigan, described as: Beginning tt foe Northeast comer ol add Section; foence South X degrees 49 minutes X seconds Weal 2203 foot along foe East Ine ot said Northeast tfe, foence North 89 degrees X minutes 43 seconds West 1320.85 tote partftel wtih foe North tine of said Section; foence North 00 dagreoa 45 minutee 06 seconds East 220.0 foot along foe Weal Ino of said Northeast 1/4, Northeast IM; foence Soufo 89 degrees X minutes 43 seconds East 1330.98 tool atong foe North Ine of said Section to foe pteno of beginning. Subject to highway right of way tor McCann Road. The redemption period ahal bo 12 monfos from foe date of such sate. Dated: March 10,2005 CHARTER ONE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Mortgagee Attorney tor Mortgagee Robert A Tremain & Areoctetee. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 3X Birmingham. Ml 48009D616 For Information please cal (248) 540-7701 Dated: March 10,200^ For more information, ptease cal: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Chase Home Finance. LLC succes­ sor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation 304X Telegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Fvms, Michigan 48025-5822 Ftto *041731F02 NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Apply now for our first nursing assistant class of 2005. Class dales to be determined. Beginning wage is $10.87, with wages increasing to $11.91 upon State Certification. Part-time positions will fcj available upon completion of training. Benefits available. To protect our residents and staff, all applicants are subject to a criminal background check and drug screening. Applications may be obtained Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Thomapple Manor, 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, Michigan 49058. No phone calls, please. EOE Thornapple MANOR 2700 Nashville Road - Hasting,, Ml 49058 I �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 10.2005 - Pago 15 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Forectoouro Sale THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTTO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WJ OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte cate may be raoctndod by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shaft bo limit­ ed ooielytofoo return of the bid amount ten- MORTGAGE SALE - Detaufthmboon made in the condfttone of a mortgage made by Robert J. 'rarrington, a single man. original mortgagors), to Broadmoor Financial Services, inc., a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 26.1999. and recorded on April 29. 1999 in instrument 1028855. and assigned by mesne assignments to Bank of American. NA as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due-at the date hereof the sum of E>ghty-Four Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Three And 15H00 Dollars ($84,883.15), inducing interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and too statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice b hereby given that said mortgage wift bo torectoeed by a sale ot the mortgaged premises, or some part o* toam. at pubic vendue, at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM, on March 31, 2005. Said promises are situated to Township of Irving, Barry County. Michigan, and are described os: i net pert of the southeast IM of section 23, town 4 north, range 9 west. described as: commencing at the rojth IM comer of said section; thence north 01 degrees 30 minutes 26 seconds oast 2644.26 tost Mong too west Ins of said southeast IM ; thence :outh 88 degrees 35 minutes 54 seconds east 870.0 toot along too north Ino of said southeast 1/4 to too pteoo of beginning; thence south 86 degreee 35 mtoutoo 54 seconds east 447.28 toot, too>xe south 01 degrees 26 minutes 11 seconds west 433.14 toot; toence south 88 degrees 40 minutes 17 seconds oast 75.0 toot; thence south 01 degrees 26 minutes 11 seconds west 75.0 toot; thence north 88 degreee 40 minutes 17 seconds west 522.91 toot along thu north Ino of the south 812.31 toot of the north 1/2 of said southeast IM; ttwnco north 01 degrees 30 minutes 26 seconds east 506.71 toot to the place of beginning, subject to end together with an easement lor mgroos. ogress and utility purpose over a 66 loot wide strip of lend, the contortine of which is described os: commencing at toe south 1/4 comer of said section 23. town 4 north, range 9 west; thence north 01 degrees 30 minutes 26 seconds east 2285.26 toot along too west tine of said southeast IM to the place of beginning of eaid easement; thence south 88 degrees 36 minutes 54 seconds oast 296.0 feet along toe south Ino of the north 359 toot of said southeast IM; toence south 80 degreee 03 minutes 55 seconds east 225.87 toot; toence north 70 degrees 51 minutes 30 seconds oast 372.50 toat to toe east Ine ot toe west 870 toot of said southeast 1M; thence north 63 degreee 09 minutes 29 sec­ onds oast 26235 feet; thence north 75 degrees 56 minutes 41 seconds east 444.72 toot to the piece of ending ot said easement The redemption period shaft be 12 months from too dale of such sate. Dated: March 3. 2005 For more information, ptease call: w FOG 248 593.131b Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Bank of American, NA 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File P048344F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having boon made in toe condfttone of a certain Mortgage made by A M Hurst Properties, LLC, a Michigan Corporation, to Sand Ridge Bonk, Formerly Naaonai oar* or Hastings aaieo September 27, 2000, and recorded In too office of too Register c/ Deeds for too County ot Barry and Stale of Michigan. on September 28, 2000, in Document number 1050077 and a certain mort­ gage made by A M Hurst Properties. LLC to Send Hioge tsanx. rormerry rvauonai oanx ot Hastings, dateu January 5,2001, vto recorded in too office of too Aiglets of Deeds for too County of Barry on Fobroory 5, 2001, in Document number 1054690 on which Mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the date of Ha notice, tor principal and interest, the sum of 385,913.75 Dolors, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover too debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby toe power of sate contained In said Mortgage has become operative: NOW THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained In said Mortgage and in pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided, the said Mortgage wB bo torectoeed by a sate of too premises thereto described or so much thereof as may be necessary, at pubfc auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in too City at Hastings, and County of Barry. Michigan, that being toe piece of hokftng toe Circuit Court In and tor said County, on March 24. 2005 at 1DO o'clock in the afternoon of said day, and said premises w« bo sold to pay too amount so as aforesaid then duo on said Mortgage together with Interest, legal cools. Attorney's tees and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee doos pay on or prior to the date of said sale; which premises are described in said Mortgage as toHow^. to-wit: Part al the Northwest IM of Section 26. Town 4 North, Range 10 West. Village of Middleville, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Inter­ section of the East Uno of Russell Street and centertne of State Street; thence North 89 degreee 58* 17* East 264.00 feet along said coatertine al State Street to the Point of Beginning of toe description; toence North 00 degrees 16* 51* West 189.00 foot poraM to the centerime of Rueeel Street; thence South 89 degrees 58'17* West 132.00 test oaralel to said contortine of State Street; thence North 00 degrees 16* 51* West 272.50 toot parallel to said centertine al Russell Street; thence North 89 degrees 25* 49* East 202 toot; thence South 00 degrees 16* 51* East 441.5 toot to contortine of State Street: toence South 89 degrees 58* 17* West 70 toot along toe said centerline of State Street to the place of beginning, subject to State Street right­ of-way. Village of Middleville, Barry County. Michigan. Redemption Period under Michigan Law (MSA 27A.3240) is six (8) months. Dated: February 14, 2005 SAND RIDGE BANK Mortgagee DEPOT LAW OFFICES DEPOT LAW OFFICE. PLC By: ROBERT L BYINGTON P27621 1 FORECLOSURE NOTICE THB NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has been made in the terms and condi­ tions al a Mortgage made by SCOTT H. COS­ GROVE and SELENA M COSGROVE, husband and wife, of 11571 Kingsbury Road, Delton. Michigan 49046, to CHOICEONE Mortgage Company of Michigan, a Michigan corporation, of 109 East Division. Sparta. Michigan 49345. Mortgagee. The Mortgage is dated February 18, 2004, and Is recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan on February 23, 2004, as Instrument number 1122614. The sum claimed to be due and owing on the Mortgage as of the date of this Notice to Ono Hundred Three Thousand Four Hundred Twenty Dollars and 26/100thc ($103,420.26) Including principal and interest. Under the power of sale contained in said Mortgage and the statute in such cas>e made and provided, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, toe 31st day of March, 2005, at 1 DO p.. in the afternoon, local time, said Mortgage wR be torectoeed at a sale of pubic auction to the highest bidder at the East door of toe Courthouse at 220 W Staid Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058 (that bemg the place of holding Circuit Court in said County), of me premises ana lana oesenoeo tn me Mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount duo on tne Mortgage, together with interest, legal costs, and charges and expenses, including the attorney tee. and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its interest Said premises are situated in Barry Township. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as fol­ lows: Commencing at the East 1/4 comer of Section 9. Town 1 North, Rango 9 West, Barry Township. Barry County, Michigan; thence South 00*41*40* East. 330.06 tool along the East line of said Section; thence North 89*34'13’ West. 857.09 feet to the True Point of Beginning; thence South OOTJ5'4r West, 333.07 toot; thence North 89*40*39* West, 431.80 feet; thence North 00*50*34* West. 352.57 foot along the West Uhe of too East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 9; thence South 80*28*15* East, 84.38 feet; thence South 30*03*06* East. 67.61 toot; toence South 89°34'13' East. 114.38 feet; thence North 64’17'59’ East, 12034 feet; thence South 89*34'13* East, 99.59 feet to the Point of Begmnmg. Subject to and together with a nonexclusive easement tor ingress, egress and public utilities purposes appurtenant thereof. 66 feet in width, 33 feet each side al a centerline, described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 comer of Section 9. Town 1 North. Rango 9 West, Barry Township, Bany County, Michigan; thence South 00*4140* East, 661.58 toot along toe East tine of said Section; thence North 89’40'39* West, 12Co.40 toot; thence North 00*50*34* West, 99.02 feet along the West Ine of the East 1/2 of toe Southeast 1/4 of said Section to the True Point of Beginning of said centertine; thence South 80*19*28" East. 71.07 toot; thence South 553537* East. 97.17 feet; thence South 89*4039" East, 782.48 feet: thence North 00*19*21* East. 1700 toet to the end of said centor■ne and a point hereinafter referred to as Reference Point -A*. Also a circular extension of said ease­ ment tor oukdo-sac purposes having a radius of $0 teoc oohtertsl on 'aforementioned RoterenoORttint -A*. PPN: 08-03-009-001-92. Commonly known as 11571 Kingsbury Road. Dehon. Michigan 49046. The redemption period shall be one (1) year from tha date of such sale unless determined abandoned In accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from too date of such sale. Doted: February 23, 2005 ChoiceOne Mortgage Company of Michigan. Mortgagee Ingrid A. Jensen, Attorney tor ChoiceOne Mortgage Company of Michigan Law, Weathers & Richardson, P.C. 333 Bridge Street, NW, Suite 800 Grand Rapids. Michigan 49504 cwmw FORECLOSURE NOTICE TWo firm is a debt coitector attempting to cd* rec* ■ ooDt. Any irnormauon uouinoo win oe used for this purpose. If you are In the MWtary, ptoaeo contact our office at the num­ ber Hated below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by . Lawrence W. Knobloch end Madeline C. Knobtoch, In Joint Tenancy to Southern Pacific Funding Corporation, a CaMomia Corporation Mortgagee, dated July 14.1998 and recorded August 5.1998 in Document No. 1016116, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was subsequently assigned through mesne assignments to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Trustee for the regis­ tered holdoro of ACE Securities Corporation Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2004-HSi. Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Nineteen Dollars and Eighteen Cents ($82,319.18) including interest 10.55% per annum. Under the power of sate contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1XX) p.m. on Thursday. March 24, 2005. Said premises are situated in Village of Delton. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lots 28 and 29 of Delton Plat, according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats, Page 29. excepting therefrom the Southeastemly Extension of Main Street as found recorded in Uber 1 of Plats. Page 33. said Street also being part of J.R. Bush's First Addition to the Village ot Delton. Commonly known as 144 Maple, Delton Ml 49048 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shaM be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: FEBRUARY 14. 2005 JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Trustee for the regis­ tered holders of ACE Securities Corporation Home Equity Loan Trost. Series 2004-HS1. Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates. Assignee of Mortgage Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd Suite 100 Rochester HRs. Ml 48307 (248) 84^5123 Notice CI Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the forectooing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeff Ki ng and Kathy King, husband and wife, original mort­ gagors). to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated November 19.2001, and record­ ed on November 30, 2001 in instrument 1070514, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty And 51/100 Dollars ($107,930 5*.), including interest at 5 625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and lhe statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or seme part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at IflO PM. on March 31. 2005. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 30 of Pioneer Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded In Uber 3 of Plats, Page 53, Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned tn accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: March 3. 2005 For more information, please call FC C 248.593 1301 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Filef031236F02 °***’4 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Seto THIS FIRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing n> *wtgagee. In uiai event, your oamages, n any, snail oe limn­ ed eotety to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of u mortgage made by Jeffrey McMahon a/k/a Jeffrey L McMahon and Margaret McMahon, husband and wife, original mortgagors), lo Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 22.2001. and recorded on March 2. 2001 in Instrument 1055539, in Bany county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof toe sum of Ninety-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Three And 11/100 DoKars (S99.403.fi), including interest at 11.05% per annum. KUnder the power ot sate contained m said mort­ gage end toe statute 9T8bch case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of toe mortgaged premises. Of some part of them, at public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on March 31.2005 Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are describee as: Lot 32 of Charteson Heights Addition No. 2 to the Village of MiddtevUte according to the record id Plat thereof as recorded in Uber 4 of Plats on Paije 62. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date al such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6003241a, in wtv^h case the redemption period shall be 30 days frrm the date of such sate Dated: March 3, 2005 For more Information, ptease call: FC S 248.593 1304 Trot! & Trott. P C. Attorneys For Chase Home Finance. LLC succes­ sor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Btngham Farms. Michigan 48025 5822 Fite #049441F01 okmm NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default has occurred in the conditions of a cer­ tain mortgage made between CRAIG J. SWAN­ SON. TRUSTEE OF THE CRAIG. J. SWANSON TRUST dated March 24, 1995 (’Mortgag.-'r*) and IONIA COUNTY NATIONAL BANK CMongagee*). dated November 10. 2003 and recorded December 1, 2003 as Document No. 1118403, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. as of February 15.2005 the sum of TWO I /NDRED SlkTY-TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRuD THIRTY-SIX AND 98/100 DOL­ LARS ($262.236 96), including interest at 7.250% per annum. Pursuant to the Power of Sate contained in said Mortgage and in the statutes tn such case made and provided. Notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wtH be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises at public venue at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hastings. County oi Barry. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on March 31, 2005. Said mortgaged premises are situated Hastings Township. Barry County. Michigan, commonly known as 4415-4417 Janis Street. Hastings. Michigan and legally described as: Lot 8 of Barry's Subdivision, according to the recorded plat thereof. 33 recorded in Liber 4 of Pats on Page 11. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned tn accordance with 1948CL 600 3241(a), in which case the redemption period snail be 30 days from the date of such sate No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Dated: February 22. 2005 IONIA COUNTY NATIONAL BANK. Mortgage Gary G Love Charron & Han?jch. P.L.C. Attorneys for Mortgagee 4949 Plainfield. N.E Grand Rapids. Ml 49525 (616) 363-0300 ow— THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. . MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the condition at a mortgage made by George Richer aA/a George J. Richer and Lestie A Richer, husband and wife to Household Finance Corporation III by a mortgage dated May 27, 2003 and recorded on May 29, 2003 In Instrument No. 1105376, Barry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at toe date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Six Hundred Thirty Rve Doitere and 32/100 ($100, 635.32) inducing interest at 9.74% per annum. Under the power of sate contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that Mid mortgage w« be torectosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml on March 24, 2005 al 1O) p.m. Said premises are situated in the Wage of Middleville. County ot Barry State ot Michigan, and are described as: Lot 68 of Mtodtovflto Downs Addtoon 43. Wage of Middtevtoe, Barry County, Mktolgan. The redemption period shaft be 6 months from the date of such sate, unites determined aban­ doned in accordance wfth 1948CL 600.3241a. In which case the redemption period shaft bo 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: February 4,2005 Joel E. Grand, Esq. GRAND & GRAND PLLC 31731 Northwestern Hwy.. 4151 Farmington HHs, Ml 48334 * (248) 538-3737 67559 notice i/T Mongagt rorecioeure oaie THB RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY toTORMATIOH WE 08TAM W«X BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This affie may be the conditions of a mortgage made by Cheriene C. Moore and M*chael R. Moore, her husband, original mortgagors), to Chadwick Mortgage, Inc., a Texas Corporation, Mortg^ee, dated April 14.1999, and recorded on April 22,1999 in instrument 1028445, and assigned by said Mor^agee to Bank One Financial Services, Inc., a Texas Corporation as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be dus st toe date hereof toe sum of One Hundred Forty-Three Thousand Rve Hundred Fifty-Two And 07/100 Dollars ($143,552.07). including interest st 10.94% per annum. Under toe power of sate containod In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wfl be torectosed by a safe of toe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings st 1 DO PM, on March 17. 2005. Said promisee are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: * Commencing 744 toat North al toe Southwest comer of Section 4, Town 2 North. Range 8 West, and thence East to toe centerline of Highway M-37 for point of beginning: thanes West 165 tost; thence South 330 toet; thence East to centertine of Highway M-37; thence North 9 degreee 19 minutes West along toe oentoffine of Highway M-37 to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement over the North 16.5 toot thereof tor ingress and egress pur­ poses. P.-cel2: Parcel of land described as: Commencing in the center of State Trunk Lino Highway M-37, where said Highway intersects the South Section Ins of Section 4; toence West on toe Section Ino to toe Southwest comer of Section 4; thence North on toe Section lino 414 toot for place of beginning; toence North on Section 330 feet; thence East to the cen­ ter of State Trunk Line Highway M-37; thence Southeasterly along toe center of said Highway to a point due East of toe place of beginning; toence due West to the place of beginning. Except com­ mencing 744 toot North of toe Southwest comer of Section 4, Town 2 North, Rango 8 West: toence East to the centorfine al Highway M-37 tor point of beginning; thunce West 166 toot; thenoo South 330 feet; thence East to oentertne of Highway M-37; thence North 9 degrees 19 minutes West along the centerline of H^jhway M-37 to toe point of begin­ ning. Also a right of Ingress and egress to the Southeast 1/4 of toe Southeast IM of Section 5, Town 2 North, Rango 8 West over that part of the Southwest IM of Section 4, Town 2 North, Renos 8 West. lying West of said highway and North of the parcel heretofore described. The redemption period ahal bo 12 months from the date of such safe. Dated: February 17, 2005 For more nation, ptease cal: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Bank One Financial Services. Inc., a Texas Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Binghcm Farms, Michigan 48025*5822 File 4046868F01 cmnik STATE OF MKMGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDTTORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 05-24204-DE Estate of Thomas Overbeek Date of birth: 07/06/1931. TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Thomas Overboek, who lived at 6370 Maplewood Dr.. Dolton. lAchigan. died 11/19/2004. Creators of the decedent are noMed that al claims against lhe estate wd be forever barred unless presented to Dene M. Ogg. named personal representative or proposed poreonal repreoentafive, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court St, Hastings and the namedrpropoeed personal representative within 4 months after too date of publication al this notice. 03/08/2005 C Marcel Stoetzei, Ill P61912 501 W State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (269)948-8321 Dena M. Ogg 3383 Ashby Road Dehon. Ml 49046 (269)623-5087 WE 08TAM W1X BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCC AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU AP2 IN ACTIVE MHJTARYDUn. ATTN PURCHASERS: Tate eate may ba reactedad by ttieforectoaing mortg^ea. ta thatevonLyourdanwe^I'arty.ehMbettmfted eotety to the rZum of bte bid amourt! tendered eate, plus kderaet MORTGAGE SAuE - Default hav been made In too condMons of a mortgage made ly Ronald Lee Mapes, a single man, original mor?gagor(s). to Option One Mortgage Coroporation, v Ceffiomia Corporation. Mortgagee, dated Juno 2, 2004, and recorded on June 8,2004 in Inotramont 1122960. in Barry county records, Mtoftigcn, on which mongags there is claimed to bo duo at toe date hereof too sum of One Hundred Thirty-One Thouoand Ttei Hurdred Thirty-One And 61/100 Doftars ($131,231.61), Including interest at 9.3% per annum. Under the power of safe contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in ouch case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given toat said mortgage «■ bo torectoeed by a sale of the mortgagee premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, al too Barry County Courthouse in Hastings al 1D0 PM. on March 31.2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Thomapple, Barry County. Michigan, and are doacribed as: Parcel A; That part ot too Southwest IM of^Section 33, Town 4 North. Ray 10 Wool doscribed as: Commencing at too Northwest comer of the Southwest IM of said Section 33; tocnoe South 42018 toet for pteoo of beginning; thence South 234.19 feet; thence Easst 186 toot; toence North 234.19 toet; toence West 186 toot to too p.aco ot Degmn.og Parcel B: That part of too Southwest IM of Section 33. Town 4 North, Range 10 West described as: Comnendng.al ttw West 1M comer; thence South 00 degress 00 minutes 00 seconds East 420.81 feel along too East-West IM Ine of said section; toence North 89 degreee 54 minutes 42 seconds East 186 toot paraftoi with too East­ West IM Ine of said section to too point of beginmng; thenoo North 89 degrees 54 minutes 42 sec­ onds East 180 toet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 310 toot; toence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 42 seconds West 180 toot; thenoo North 00 degrees 00 mfavtoe 00 seconds West 310 teot to toe point of beginning. The redemption period shaft bo 6 months bewn lhe date of ouch sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wfth MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shaft bo 30 days from too date of such safe. Dated: March 3. 2005 For more information, ptease cal: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Option One Mortgage Coroporation, a Cafttomia Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48C25-5822 Rtoft049893F01 STATE OF MCHK1AN KENT COUNTY TRIAL COURT FAIRLY DfVMON NOTICE OF HEARING Rfe No.: 96-055080M Monorano u. raevK rosary KEVWi ROBERT ROSCOE, PtaMftf, JOYCE M. ROSCOE (now Freemen), Defendant ivevin nooefi Hoscoe, rminun Michael J. McPhteps (P33715) Attorney for Defendant McPHILLIPS & McDOWELL. PLC 121 West Apple Street Suite 101 Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-3512 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the MOTION FOR 5X-PARTE CUSTODY, CHANGE IN CUSTODY, SUPPORT AND PARENTING TIME w« come on to be heard before toe Honorable C. Petrick HBary, Kent County Trial Court - Famfty Division, ISO Ottawa Avenue. NW, Grand Rapids, M! 49503. on March 18, 2005, at SJ0 ajn.. or as soon after as counsel may be heard. Dated. February 11. 2005 Michael J McPhiHpe (P33715) CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that noxious weeds and vegetation as defined by Section 38-100 to Section 38-106. of Division 4, of Article II. of Chapter 38 of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, not cut during the growing season of April 15,2005, to October 15,2005, may be cut by the City of Hastings or Its designated representative, and toe owner of the property she! bo charged with too cost there­ of. Noxious weeds and grasses more than eight (8) inches In height, dead bushes, dead trees end stumps, bushes and trees infested with dangerous insects and infectious diseases must bo cut and removed from the property. Any owner who refuses to destroy and remove such materiel mey bo subject to a Civil Infraction and lino, and the City or its designated representative may enter upon the land as many timet as necessary, and doetroy and remove such material and charge too cost to the property owner. Any expense incurred by the City shaft bo reimbursed by the owner of the land. Unrecovered costs shall be levied as a lien on the property and shaft be collected against toe property In too same man­ ner as general taxes. The City, through Its Code Enforcement Officer, shal have the right to enter upon such lands tor the purpose of cutting down, destroying or removing noxious weeds or vegetation and shaft not bo liable in any action of trespass Thomas Emery City Clerk 09530064 �Page 16 - Thursday. March 10,2005 - Tha Hastings Banner NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE WHEREAS, default has been made in the terms and conditions of a certain <nortgage made by Thomas A. Burke and Jo-Ann Burke, husband and wife. Mortgagors, to Traverse Mortgage Corporation a Michigan corporation. Mortgagee, dated the 27th day of November, A.D.. 2001, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 6th day of December. A.D., 2001. as Instrument No. 1070653. WHEREAS, the amount of claimed to be due on the said mortgage as of the date of this notice is the sum of sixty-five thousand one hundred forty-three and 15/100 dollars ($65,1543.15), tor principal and ■merest and, WHEREAS, no suit or proceedings al law or in equity have beon instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof, and default having been made whereby the power of sale contained in said mortgage has become oper­ ative. NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made ano provided, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on THURSDAY the 7th day of April. 2005, at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon, local time, said mortgage win be torectoeed at a sale at pubic auction to the highest bidder at the east door al the Circuit Courthouse in the City of Hastings. County of Barry and Slate of Michigan (that being’he place of hold- ■ tog Circuit Court in said County), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as afore­ said. on said mortgage with the interest thereon at six and five eighths percent (6.625%) per annum and ail legal costs, charges and expenses, includ­ ing the attorney fee allowed by law. and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned. nec­ essary to protect its interest in the premises. The premises described in said mortgage are as fotows; Property situated in the Cfy of Hastings, County of Barry. State of Michigan, to wit: LAND IN THE CITY OF HASTINGS. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 11. ROBERT I. HENDERSHOTT’S FIRST ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, EXCEPT: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 11; THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH UNE OF LOT 11; TO A POINT 3 FEET FROM BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY TO THE SOUTHEAST COR­ NER OF LOT 11: THENCE NORTHEASTERLY TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING Commonly known as: 517 N. Congress. Hastings, Ml 40056. Parcel No. 08-5^060-011-00 The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a in wnicn case me reoempoon penoo snan oe ju says from the date of such sale Dated: February 24, 2005. Traverse Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee CHARLES A. FORREST. JR. Attorney tor Traverse Mortgage Corp. 703 E. Court St. Flint. Ml 48503 Telephone. (810) 238-4030 THIS FIRM IS DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS RRM IB A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default has occurred in the conditions of a cer­ tain mortgage made between CRAIG A SWAN­ SON, TRUSTEE OF THE CRAIG. J. SWANSON TRUST dated March 24, 1995 (-Mortgagor-) and IONIA COUNTY NATIONAL BANK (“Mortgagee-), dated September 23. 1996 and recorded October 19,1986 as Document Ko. 1019595. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, as of February 15,2005 the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR and 80/100 DOLLARS ($106,554.80), including interest at 7.875% per annum. Pursuant to the Power of Sate contained in said Mortgage and in the statutes in such case made and provided. Notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be torectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises at public venue at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 West Slate Street. Hastings. County of Barry, Michigan at 1 X p.m. on March 31, 2005. ____ Said mortgaged premises are situated Hastings Township, Barry County. Michigan, commonly known as 4415-4417 Janis Street. Hastings. Michigan and legatiy described as: Parcel 2: Commencing at the Northeast comer of Lot 8 of Barry's Subdivision, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 4 of plats on Pago 11; thence S75” 42*E 113.25 toot for a pteoo of begin­ ning; thence N75°42W 113.25 toot, thence S 123.19 toet; thence S75’42E 100 toot; thence Northerly in a straight line approximately 123.19 feet to the place of beginning. Parcel 3: Commencing at the Southwest comer of Lot 5 of Barry's Subdivision, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 4 of Plats, Pago 11. said point being hereinafter riewymmrt as Point "A", thence Easterly along the Southerty lino of said Lot 5 to the Southeast comer of said Lot 5, said Southeast comer being hereinafrer designated as Pomt *8", thence Easterly from Point "8". in a straight'Ime at the same angle as the Ine that runs from the aforesaid Point “A" to the aforesaid Point *B“. 100 toet for a place of bogtoning; thence Westerly in a straight Ine to the aforesaid Point “B“; thence North 196.31 toot; thence South 75’42' East 100 fee*; thence Southerly in a straight line to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(a). in which case the redemption period Shan be 30 days from the date of such sale. No suit or proceeding at law has beon instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Dated: February 22. 2005 IONIA COUNTY NATIONAL BANK. Mortgage Gary G. Love Charron & Hamsch. PLC. Attorneys tor Mortgagee 4949 Ptainfiein, N.E. Grand Rapids. Ml 49525 (616) 363-0300 amam STATE OF IBCMGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUN)Y CIRC UTT COURT-FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 2005-24242-GA In the matter of Jean Ann Warner. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS .ncludtng John Werner whose addressees) are unknown and whose interest In tne matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on Thursday. March 31. 2005 al 9X Sum. at 206 W. Court St. #302, Hastings, Ml 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty P41960 for the following pur­ pose: Petition for appointment of guardian of Jean A. Werner. March1.2005 Amy Zwart, BARSW Barry County CMHA, 915 W. Green St Hastings, Ml 49056 ««« Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Bale THS RRM S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thto sato may be raedneted by lhe foreclosing mortgagee. In max worn, your oamagee, it any, enati oe limn­ ed eotety to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at aato, piua Internet MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Craig VandenOerp and Debra Vanderwerp. husband and wife, original mortgagors), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 1. 2003, and recorded on October 22, 2003 in instru­ ment 1118100, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Twenty-One Thwisend Throe Hundred Seventy-Six And 25/10.» Dolors ($121,376.25), including interest at 5.625% par annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided, nufce is hereby given that said mortgage will be torectoeed by a sato of the mortgaged promtoes, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings at 1.-00 PM. on March 24. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Thomapple, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of Section 5. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, thence East along the North line of said section, 883.70 toot; thence South 00 degrees 15 minutes East along the Easterly ine of Noflke Drive in Noflke* Lake Shore Plot as recorded in l JMr 4 of Plats on Page 6 in the office of the Register of Deeds tor Berry County, a distance of’715.47 toet; thence continuing along said Easterly line South 04 degrees 49 minutes West 289.38 toet; thence con­ tinuing along said Easterly Ino South 17 degrees 02 minutes West 127.81 tost to the true piece of beginning; ‘hence continuing Soufo 17 degrees 02 minutes West, along the Easterly fine Of sato Noflke's Drive 9.33 toet; thence South 32 degrees 16 minutes West, along said Easterly Ine 210.67 toet; thence South 80 degrees 54 minutes 17 sec­ onds East 201JB test; thence North X degrees 51. minutes 27 seconds East, 240.00 toet foence North 66 degrees 45 minutes 46 seconds West 200.00 tost to the place of beginning. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dele of such sato, untoes determined aban­ doned in accordance wflh MCLA 6003241a. in which case the redemption period shal be X days from the date of such sate Dated: Fetxuwy 24. 2005 For more information, ptease cal: FC C 248.583.1X1 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, toe. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Ferms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fie #048900F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foredoeure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WMX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sato may bo reednded by the foredoelng mortgagee. In that event, your damages, N any, shall bo limit­ ed aotoiy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered al sate, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Cynthia E. Reid and Daniel H. Overbeck, Joint Tenants, origi­ nal mortgagors), to Great Lakes Lender. LLC. Mortgagee, dated November 28. 2X1, and record­ ed on December 12. 2X1 in instrument 1071241. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Ragstar Bank, FSB as assignee by an assignment. In Barry coun­ ty records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Eight Thousand Nino Hundred Sixty-Nine And 10/IX Doflars ($68,969.10). including interest al 8.5% per annum. Under the power of sato containad in sud modgage ana ths statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be torectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings d 1X PM. on March 24. 2005 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1. Block 7. of Sophia E. Kanfioid s Second Addition to the City, formerly the VUtage of Hastings, accord­ ing to the plat thereof as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats on Pago 37, Bany County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6X.3241a. in which case foe redemption period shal be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: February 24. 2005 For more information, please cal: FC W 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Flagstar Bank. FSB 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 2X Binoham Farms. Mchioan 46025-5622 rtouce m Mongage roreoosuro aato THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thto aato may ba rescinded by the foredoelng mortgagee. In that everrt, your damages, If any, shall be flmfted eotety to the return of the bM amount ten­ dered at sate, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Todd VanKampen. a married man and Lisa VanKampen. a married woman, as joint tenants, original mort­ gagors). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated July 19.2004, and recorded on July 21,2X4 in inatrumr 41131126, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum uf One Hundred Forty Thousand Six Hundred Ninety And 68/1X Dollars ($140,6X.68), including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale corrtained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wto be torectoeed by a safe of foe mortgaged premiaee, or some part of thorn, at pubfc vendue. at the Bany County Courthouse In Hastings at 1.X PM, on April 7. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in foe South 1Z2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4, Town 2 North, Rango 8 West. Baltimore Township, Barry County. Michigan, described as fdfows: Beginning at a point on the North line of said South 1/2 of the Northeast i/4 of Section 4. distant East along said fine. 1212 Feet East from the North and South 1/4 Ine of said Section 4; thence continuing East along said North bne 523 Feet more or less to the center of Cedar Creek; thence Easterly and Southerty upstream along the center of said Cedar Creek to a point which lies 395 Feet South of odd North Ine of the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4; thence North X Degrees 40 Minutes WMt 581 Feet more or less along a fence line to a fence comer; thence North X Degrees X Minutes West atong a fence line. X1 Feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shal be 12 months from foe date of such sale. Dated: March 10, 2005 For more information, ^.feesu cal: FC J 248.583.1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systixra, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 2X Binf/ham Farms, Michigan 48025-5622 FHe #049649F01 omwub Robert A. Tremain & Aasoctatea, P.C^ to a ctobt coflector and we etw attempting to ooNact a □eui ano any inrormauon oownou win oe ueeo torVatpunxm. MORTGAGE SALE - Default ha, been maX In tha condition, oft mod^ge trad, by RICHARD J. ALWARD AND STStlAME ALWARC. MAR­ RIED. to PNC BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION. Modoagw dated November 2S. 2001, A recorded ,00 December 11.2X1, as Instrument No. 1071162 BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there Is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred forty three thousand seven hundred sixty three and 25/IX Dollars ($143/63.25), Including intereat at 7.240% per annum. Under the power of aato rnrxekred in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made arrt pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be torectoeed by a sato of the mortgaged pr*mtouv or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at tha Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 1X p.m. on March 24.2005. Said premises are sftiatod in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING, Barry County. Michigan and are described as: THE 2 1/2 OF FIVE ACRES IN THE NW COR­ NER OF THE NE 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 OF SEC­ TION 10, TOWN 4 N, RANGE 9 W. IRVING TWP., BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. BEING 3X FEET N AND S BY 660 FEET E AND W. The redemption period shall bo 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated: February 24,2005 PNC BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 3X Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Information ptease call: (248) 540-7701 0“M"“ NOTICE TO CREDITORS TRUST In the matter of MAY GRANATA FAMILY TRUST DATED MARCH 9. 1993. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. MAY GBANAIA. who lived at 385 PRITCHARD VILLE. died EEBB!JABY_2.4^2QQ5 waving a certain trust under the name of MAY QJAANATA FAMIL) TRUST DATED MARCH fl. TC THE MAY GRANATA FAMILY TRUST DATED MARCH 9. 1993 MADE ON OCTOaER23. 1995 ^D.TBLS£COND^M£NDME1£LJILIHEJ^ GRANATA. FAMILYJTRUSI.. DATED MARCH 5. 1923.MADE THE_E1R2L£IAY_jQE_ JULY._2QQA wherein the decedent wes the Settlor and GRACE E. GRANATA was named as the successor trustee serving at the time of or as s result of foe dace­ dent’s death Creditors of the decedent end of the trust are notified that an claims against the decedent or ?9a»nst the trust wifl be forever barred unless pre­ sented to GRACE E. GRANATA the named suc­ cessor trustee al 5201 MAPLE STREET, BEL­ LAIRE, TEXAS 77401 within 4 monfos after the date of puWication of this notice. February 28. 2005 DAVID H. TRIPP 206 S BROADWAY HASTINGS, Ml 49058 269.-945-9585 GRACE E. GRANATA 5201 MAPLE STFEET BELLAIRE. TX 77401 THS RRM IB A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has boon made in foe conditions ot a mortgage mode by James A. Vanklaveren and Dianna L Vnnklaveren. husband and wtio. to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, mortgagor. dated June 26. 2002 and recorded February 10. 2005 in Instrument Number 11413X. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities. Inc., asset Backed Pass Through Certificates . senes 2003­ X4, under foe pooling and servicing agreement dated as of November 1.2003 without recourse by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Bany County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to bo duo on such mortgage the sum of Ninety-N ne Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-Eight .«wto 87/IX Dollars ($89,878.87) including Interest at foe rate of 8.75% per annum. Under the power of sato contained in foe mort­ gage and foe statutes of the State of Michigan, notice to hereby given that the mortgage wifi be torectoeed by a sato of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue at tne Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Bany County, Wchigan at 1X p.m. on April 7,2005. The premises are located in foe Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 12, Parker* Lakewood PtaL accorrflng to ptet thereof as recorded In Uber 3 on Pago(s) 34 ot Plats, Barry County Records. The rede«nption period shal bo 6 monfos from foe date of such sato. untoes foe property Is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §6X 3241a. in which case foe redemption period shal be X days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale In the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower, in that event, your damages, H any, are limited aotoiy to the return of the bid amount tendered at sato. Dated: March 10,2X5 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities, inc., aseet-Backed Pass Through Certificates, series 2X3-X4, under foe pooflng and eorviciM agreement dated aa of November 1.2003 wflhout reoouree., As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48X7-5041 (248) 457-10X Rte No. 214.1788 r WE OBTABa WRX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. reeointted by the foredoelng mnrtgeges In MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the oondtttons ot a mortgage made by Matthew J. Mtenowsto, s married man and Lisa A MBanoweki. hie wfti, originei mortgagors), to MMS Mortgage Sendees, Lid., Mortgagee, dated April 21, 20X, and recorded on April 26, 2003 in (netiument 1102817, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Washington Mutual Bank. FA as assignee by an assignment in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there to claimed to be due st the date hereof the sum of Eighty Thousand Seven Hundred Sixteen And 13/IX Doflsrs ($80,716.13), including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sato contained in said mort­ gage and foe statute in such case made and provfctod. notice to hereby given foat Mid mortgage wl bo torectoeed by a sato of foe mortgaged premisM, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings at 1.X PM. on March 24,2005. Said premisos are siuatod in Wage of Freeport Barry County. Mkhigan, and are described as: Lot 1 and the East 25 toot ct Lot Z BkxH A. SomMl Roush* Addition, according to lhe recorded ptet thereof in Uber 1 of Ptote. on Pago 28, also that part ofthe tomer Pore Marquette Ralroed Right-Of-Way duecribed as. Bsgfrvting st ths intersection of the South Ino ot i.nt 1 of said Block 4 and foe Easterly line of said railroad right-of-way; thence Northwesterly atong said Easterly rightof-way to foe West Ino of the East 25 test of Lot 2; foence South along the Southerty extension of said 1; thenoo East to the pteoo of beginning. The redemption period shal be 6 months from foe dels of such sato, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance wflh MCLA 6X.324ia. In which case the redemption period shal be X days from foe date of such sate. . Dated: Febnwy 24.2005 For more kAx/nstion, please csl: FC R 248.583.1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Washington Mutual Bank, FA 304X Telegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File #048565F01 • NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE KT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default having been made in foe condMons of a real estate mortgage made by MtehaM Saxton, a single man. of 426 South Dibble Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. and Bond Mortgage & Investment Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the Stole of Michigan, whose address is 2X7 Eastern. SE. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49X7. dated March 13. 20X, and recorded on March X, 20X. In instrument Number 1042245. of the Barry County Regtoter of Deeds, and upon wfech there is now cteimod to bo due tor principal and interest foe sum of Thirty Eight Thousand Five Hundred Fifty Rve Doflara and Seventy Cents ($38,555.70) and no sufl or pro­ ceedings el tew having been instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of foe power of sate contained in the mortg^e. and foe statute in such case made provided, on April 14. 2005, at 1 p.m. the undersigned wM sol at foe East door of the Bany County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street Hastings. Michigan, that being the pteoo of holding foe Ckcui! Court tor foo County of Barry, at pubic venue to foe highest bidder tor foe pupoeo of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon stod Mortgage, together with the legal teas and eh-— of the sato, mdudfog attorney* —owed by law. the premises in said mong^e located in foe City of Hastings, Barry Coiriy and which are described as tolows: The South t/2 of Lots 3 and 4, Block 3 of HJ> Kenfields AddMon according to foe recorded ptet thereof, a? recorded In Uber 1, of Ptet. Page 9. Mm #06-55-:J54X)7-X which has an address of 426 South Jfcbto Street Hastings. Mlchigwi #0066. The redemption period tfwfl bo six (6) monfoe from the date of such sate, unteas dsteminsd abandoned In aocordanc.i wtih MCL 6XJ241 in which caae foe redemption period shal be Hrty (X) days from foe date of such sate. Bond Mortgage A Investment C^roretion 2007 Eastern SE Grand Rapids. Ml 49507 DATED: March 2. 2005 Drafted by: WWiam M Azkoul (P40071) Attorney tor Mortgagee 161 Ottawa Avenue. NW Suite 205-C Grand Rapids, MJ 49503 (616)458-1315 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default has been made In awiOtion of the Mortgage (“Mortgage"), made as of September X. 1999, by Jon S. and Kfrn A. Black, mortgagors, to Bank One, NA. original mortg^M, recorded on October 12. 1999, in the office of foe Barry County Register of Deeds, a! Uber 103646), Pys 1< and aasigned to Franklin Credit Management Corporation (“Mortgagee-) in an Alignment of Mortgage, recorded on January 18. 2X6. In tie office of the Barry County Rsgtoter Deeds, st Uber 1140195, Page 1. on which Mortgage few to claimed to be due and unptod to Mortgagee, a? of February 2iL 2005/ the-sun of <119431X17. pM attorney fees. No legal or equitable proceedtog to instituted to recover the debt or any part of foe debt secured by foe Mortgage, or > any tutor proceedtog has been instituted, lhe same has Man discontinued, or an execution upon the Judgment reruered therein has been returned unestMtod, In whoto or In part Under the power of sato contained In the Mortgage, and pursuant to foe Mtehigan ekatutoe, notice to given that on Thursday. March 31.2005. at 1X p.m.. local time, at the eaat Mde of foe Courthouse entrance to the Barry County Courthouse. 220 West State Street Hastixs, Mkfoigan. foere w« bo ottered tor sate and aoM to the Nghest bidder, at pubfc sate, lor the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on too Mortgage, together vteh lhe legal coots and charges of sate, the lands, premises, and property sflustod in the Township ot Yankee Springe. Berry County. Michigan, al subject to and described by too Mongage \aw cowecwety reierTwa to as me Mortgaged Premises and Property"), aa toflows: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1M OF SECTION 17. TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE “u vIEST, YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY BOUN­ TY. MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: COMMFNONG AT THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES X MINUTES X SECONDS EAST 441.0 FEET ALONG THE EAST UNE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES X MINUTES X SECONDS EAST 171.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 24 MINUTES X SECONDS WEST 256.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES X MINUTES X SECONDS WEST 170.98 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 24 MINUTES X SECONDS EAST 256.0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AND TOGETHER WITH AN ELEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER THE NORTH 612 FEET OF THE EAST 33 FEET OF SAID SOUTH­ WEST 1/4. TOGETHER WITH al too improvomonto now or hereunder erected on the property, end al ease­ ments, appurtenance*, and fixtures now or here­ after a part of the property. Al repiacomonts m/I additions shall atoo be covered by this “Security Instrument.’ Al of the foregoing to referred to In toto “Security Instrument" as ths "Property." The redemption period shol bo six months of toe date of the sate Dated: February 18,2X5 Franklin Credit Management Corporation cfo Geoffrey A. Reids Dckineon Wcght PLLC 2X Ottawa NW, Suite 9X Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616) 456-1300 mm. (3/24) NOTICE The Bany County Board of Commissioners to seeking indMduals to serve on the Planning & Zoning Commission. Applications may be obtained at the County Admintotratton Office. 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; (269) 945-1284, and must be returned no later then 5:X p.m. on March 17. 2005 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 10. 2005 - Page 17 POLTCEBEAT . * ____ _ Two men arrested in drug bust THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP — TWo men were arrested by Barry County Sherifrf’s deputies last Thursday (March 3) in con­ nection with drug offenses. Deputies responded to the 2000 block of Patterson Road to investigate a tip alleging narcotics trafficking at a residence. Investigation at the suspect's residence resulted in the recovery of dealer quantities of marijuana, cocaine and evidence of methamphetamine use in the home. The 25-year-old suspect and 30-year-old acquaintance were both arrested for outstanding warrants. United Way upset about website Bany County United Way. together with United Way of America, has denounce the activities of an organization identifying itself as the "Unite Ways Charity Foundation." Officials believe the existence of this organization and its website (www.umteways.ceg) — strikingly similar to the legitimale www.uniterlway.org) address, except for a missing *d* and an added "s’ — appears to be designed to create confusion among potential United Way donors and supporters and possibly to defraud those interested in contributing to the Uniled Way. "We believe those behind this activity lure users to the website and convince them to provide access to personal bank account information supposedly for purposes of receiving and transferring charitable contributions," said Patricia Turner, general counsel of United Way of America. "The group representing itself via this website is not affiliated with or acting on behalf of United Way of America or any ocher local United Way organization." United Way of America, on behalf of the 1.400 conununity-based United Way organizations nationwide, has reported this organization to the appropriate federal and state authorities, including the Federal Trade Commission, and has demanded that it immediately cease use of the United Way name. Appropriate action also is being taken at the local level to assure potential United Way donors that this group is not affiliated with the United Way system. "In a time of increased scrutiny of all non-profit organizations. Bany County United Way supports these efforts to clarify the activities of a group falsely representing itself as connected to the United Way movement," said Barry County United Way Executive Director Lani Forbes. Hickory Corners man claims assault HASTINGS — A Hickory Comers man asked the Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday morning how he could be threatened with jail for having illegal signs at his business when he was threatened by an irate customer with a knife, yet noth­ ing was done. Richard Gonowicha, owner of Pop’s Fix It Shop, said a customer held a knife to his throat during a dispute on his property, and though authorities investigated, nothing was done. He asked the board, “Where is justice?" and stated. “I should have equal rights." The County Planning and Zoning Department held Gonowicha has three signs cn his garage when be is allowed to have only one 2x2 near the road. A witness reported there indeed was a scuffle between Gonowicha and the customer, but claimed Gonowicha drew a knife fuU and the customer took it away from him. The Barry County Prosecutor's office said there was insufficient evidence, there was a strong possibility it could have been a matter of self defense and there was a potential civil remedy. The matter has been referred to the county's Property Committee. Local woman hurt in traffic accident $110 AMISH LOG BED w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought never used). Still on roll. New $800 - sell $295. (517)204-0600 AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chars, in excellent condition, $500 obo. (269)948-0502 BED: a brand new Queen pillowtop mattress set. Brand new, in plastic, "war­ ranty, $115. Can deliver 616­ 318-6998. BED: King pillowtop, new, in original pcckage, warran­ ty. Can deliver, $199. 616­ 318-6998 BED: Memory foam mat­ tress set. Brand new w/war­ ranty, must sell, $400. Call 616-281-5575. Can deliver. BEDROOM SET: Head­ board, rails, dresser and nightstand. All brand new, never used, sacrifice, $350. Can deliver; 616-281-5575. Domestic assault charges sought HASTINGS — Charges of domestic assault and home invasion are pending against a 22-year-old Sturgis man after be alleged­ ly forced his way into his ex-girlfriend’s home. The incident occurred Friday, March 4, shortly after midnight in the 400 block of West Bond Street The 19-year-old victim told officers that her ex-boyfriend approached her home and wanted to come in, but she told him to leave and would not let him in. She said be then pried the entrance door open and forced his way into the home. Once inside, be attempted to take a televi­ sion, but was unsiccessfui as the victim would not let him leave. He alkigdly assaulted her as a result and fled prior to police arriving. FOR RENT IN HASTINGS: 3 bedroom includes stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer k garage. No pets, $625/mo. * $625 deposit. For applica­ tion, call (616)340-4387. HOUSE FOR RENT: Thor­ napple I-ake RxL, between Hastings A Nashville. Pri­ vate country lot 1 bedroom w/potential for 2. Mowing k snow plowing provided, $550/mo. + security deposit (517)852-1514 OFFICE SPACE AVAILA­ BLE 607 N. Broadway, Hast­ ings. 450 to 1800 sq. ft Rent al’ or ©art OH Cindi at 269­ 945-3495. 2 BEDROOM SET: New 6pc. set with sleigh bed! Must sell, $650. Can deliver, 616­ 281-5575.____________________ SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set $175. (517)719-8062 $100 PILLOWTOP QUEEN, mattress set (in plastic). Brand new, never used! King, $150. (517)719-8062 $250 WOOD FOUR POST BED (new) with king pillow­ top mattress set Cost $1,000. (517)204-0600 HASTINGS — A 32-year-old Hastings woman was injured in a traffic accident March 1 at the intersection of Broadway and Apple Street. Hastings Police Sgt. Jim Lee. who investigated the crash was able to ascertain that a vehicle driven by Shannon S me fleer was south bound on Broadway at about 12:20 p.m. and failed to stop for a red light at the intersection of Apple. Meanwhile, a west bound vehicle being driven by Patsy Semrau, 60. of Nashville, entered the intersection and collided with the Smelker vehicle. Smelker was transported to Pennock, hospital by Lansing Mercy Ambulance, but herxondition was unknown. >• ANTIQUE SHOW - Barry County Fairgrounds Expo Complex. On M-37, March 12th-13th. Two large build­ ings, quality antiques. Just north of Hastings or. M-37. Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sun­ day, 10am-430pm, $2.50 ad­ mission. I WOULD LIKE to thank my relatives k friends for the beautiful flowers, food, phone calls k cards for my 80th birthday! It was a joy to hear from so many old friends. B»essyouall! Marjorie L Hallifax Stctcks • B<mi«1<i « Mtdu.il fm:dx FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. CDL TRAINING! In only 16 days, start making $700-5900 weekly. Flexible financing! Lodging provided. Call to­ day, 866638-0089. CLASS A CDL TRAINING! NO EXPERIENCE? NO CDL? NO PROBLEM! 15 DAY CDL TRAINING. LIFETIME JOB PLACE­ MENT FLEXIBLE FINANC­ ING. CALL VOLUNTEER TODAY! 1-800-838-3803 www.volunleertrainirg.net A HOME HEALTH agency is looking for a part-time RN & LPN for the Hastings area. Prior home health experi­ ence a plus. Please fax re­ sume to (269)731-5246. WE ARE SEEKING an en­ thusiastic individual to man­ age Subway in Nashville. Please send resume to: Nashville Shell, 133 S. Main St., Nashville; Ml. 49073. Attn: Kelly. YOUTH HOUSING: Lu­ theran Social Services of Michigan is looking for indi­ viduals from Hastings and surrounding areas who are interested in renting to youths & our independent living program. Youths ages 16-18yrs. are in need of inde­ pendent living housing •*rangements in ordc. to pre­ pare for independents fol­ lowing footer care place­ ment. Monthly rent is paid to borne providers. LSSM superv<es the placement At assis's youths through the in­ dependent living program. Call Lesley Smith at (517)321-7663 or enail: bonniedooncKfoetrero-ivt GARBAGE INVERM3COMPOST OUT! Small farm sized worm compost system, http: / / www.vermicnester.com WORM MANURE COM­ POST and liquid plant food. This Spring at the Hastings Farmers Market. cm WANT TO BUY: 50+ acre farm. House, pond, non de­ veloper environmentalist HASTINGS 4 Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. CDs/ » IRAs MM D. CMImmm 421W. Woodlawn Ave, Failure to stop, speeding lead to arrest HASTINGS — Hastings officers arrested Stacie Baldry. 28, after she was observed speeding and failing to stop at signed inter­ sections early Sunday morning. March 6. Sgt. Dennis Lajcak stopped the woman after she entered the Kmart Plaza parking lot. Her vehicle was first observed failing to stop in time at the intersection of Court and Church streets, again at Court and Park streets, and again at Court and Market streets. She also was exceeding the speed limit by more than 20 miles an hour. Baldry admitted to having four or five beers that evening Lajcak said she displayed difficulties while attempting to perform dexterity tasks, and registered a .16 blood alcohol level. She was placed under arrest-for operating a vehicle while intoxicat’d and lodged at the Bany County Jail without incident Hastings, MI 49058 (269)9453553 orMfrw (109)2863220 Edward Jones Man arrested for possession of meth HASTINGS — A 24-year-old Hastings man was cited by Michigan State Police, Hastings post, for failure to use a turn signal al the Barfield Apartments. A search of the driver. Bindley McNees. and vehicle turned up methamphetamine and a digital scale. McNees was lodged at the Barry County Jail. Traffic stop leads to several charges COURTNEWS • Dennis Randol, 50, of Hickory Comers, was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court last week to two years probation, 90 days in jail with credit for 76 days served, had his driver’s license sus­ pended for six months and was ordered to pay $860 in fines. He was arrested last December in Prairieville Township on one count of possession of the con­ trolled substance methamphetimine and one count of operating and/or maintaining a metham­ phetimine laboratory. The charges are felonies with a a maximum penal­ ty of 10 yean in prison and/or $15,000 to $100,000 in fines. • Jerry Edmonds Jr.. 19, of Hastings, was sen­ tenced in two separate court cases against him to three years probation per case, five months in jail with credit for 33 days served per case, and court costs and fines of $1,460 for two counts of failure Thanks to you... Over 798 youth graduated from the DARE program in 2002-2003. Just say NO to drugs! • Damon Bloch, 32, of Hastings, was sentenced to three years on probation. 90 days in jail with credit for two days served, wearing of a wrist sobriety monitor, participation in the adult drug court program, and $2,180 in fines and costs for one count of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor, third offense He was arrested in Rutland Township in November. The last two months of his jail sen­ tence will be suspended upon successful comple­ tion of the drug court program. • John Garvin, 49, of Nashville, was sentenced to continuation of his probation, eight months in jail with credit for 85 days served, and an addi­ tional $500 in court costs for two counts of violat­ ing his probation. He was charged with violating his probation by failing to participate in the adult drug court program and for using cocaine in November. His original charges were of delivery and/or manufacture of the controlled substance marijuana and maintaining a drag house in August of 2003. • Richard Brainekool. 42, of Wyoming former­ That’s what matters Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center ly of Hastings was sentenced to three years proba­ tion. 49 days in jail with credit for 49 days served, and $2,840 in court costs and fees for one count of operating a motor vehicle while under the influ­ ence of liquor, third offense. He was arrested last November in Hastings Township. • Aaron Tobias. 21 of Hastings was sentenced to 90 days in jail with credit for 89 days served fixtwo counts of probation violation by failing to report to his probation officer July 27. Aug. 10 or thereafter and failure to pay court costs and fines. Tobias originally was convicted of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer in May of 2003. BARRY TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old motorist with improper registration also was found to be in p. session cf marijuana and three outstanding warrants for his arrest Michigan State Trooper Phil McNabnay stopped the driver. Mark Maxson. Saturday on M-43 Highway near Sprague Road. Maxson was lodged at the Barry County Jail. Motorcyclist busted after chase YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — A motorcyclist led Michigan State Police Trooper Ray Durham on a chase in Yankee Springs Township, but was apprehended. Durham said he attempted to make a traffic stop on a motorcycle for speeding. The motorcycle failed to stop and a pursuit ensued for approximately 2.5 miles with speeds in excess of 100 mph. The pursuit ended when the motorcycle crashed after failing to negotiate a curve near Gun Lake. • The driver was arrested and lodged in the county jail for fleeing and eluding and possession of marijuana to register as a sex offender. The balance of his jail sentences will be sus­ pended upon successfol completion of the SAI Boot Camp program he was sentenced to by a Berrien County Judge. These felony charges stem from arrests last May and December in Hastings and they carry a maxi­ mum penalty of four years in prison and/or $2,000 in fines per charge. �Page 18 - Thursday. March 10. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Pennock Homecare Services moving into former Glik’s site Pennock Homecare Services will relo­ Though CareLinc will be in the same cate a short distance from its current location, each business will operate inde­ North Broadway location into the former Gliks’ store at 602 W. State St. in sible to the public. Hastings in early to mid-April. “This location will allow pendently. CareLinc will cany a full line of home medical equipment easily acces­ Pennock Having CareLinc adjacent to Pennock Homecare Services to expand patient Homecare Services "will be a great asset home care, be more accessible to our and service to the community," Doele patients and provide adequate space for said. staff." said Pennock Health Services Chief Executive Officer Harry Doele. After the move. Pennock Homecare vitality of Hastings and Barry County," services will include cardiac care “while continuing to bring modem medical tech­ “We will be occupying an otherwise vacant storefront, which enhances the he added. Pennock Homecare, which began in nology" into private homes “in a cost 1996. effective manner." accredited. Medicarc/Medicaid certified. is professionally staffed, fully Joining Pennock Homecare at the new Blue Cross/Blue Shield participating and site will be CareLinc, a full-service, serves all of Barry County 24 hours a day. durable medical equipment and home For more medical equipment provider based in 2425. information, call 269-948­ Grandville. Pennock Homecare Services will be moving to this site, the former Gliks’ location in Hastings, next month along with CareLinc. a Grandville durable medical equipment and home medical equipment provider. Pennock Homecare is currently located on North Broadway in the office building of the law firm of Siegel. Hudson, Gee & Longstreet. (Photo by Elaiivj Gilbert) Hastings bands, choirs rated highly at festival The Hastings High School choirs and The first signs of spring This pair of robins was spotted Wednesday just north of Hastings. While this means Center. before as part of the adjudication process. bands performed Friday and Saturday. Both groups were evaluated in a con­ The Hastings concert and symphonic March 4 and 5. at festivals sponsored by cert performance by three adjudicators in bands participated in a festival at the the Michigan School Music the categories of tone quality, pitch ele­ Allegan Association, and the Michigan School ments. rhythm elements, vocal technique Allegan High School. The bands, under Band and Orchestra Association. and interpretation. The Varsity Singers the direction of Joe LaJoye and Joan Vocal Performing Arts Cei’ter at The Hastings SS A Honors Choir and received first division ratings from all Bosserd-Schroeder. also performed for Varsity Singers, und-r the direction of adjudicators for an overall first division three adjudicators in a prepared concert Patti LaJoye and student teacher Jim rating, the best score possible. performance and one adjudicator izi a spring is not far behind, winter is not losing its grip on West Michigan. Snow and cold Minard, performed at temperatures are in the forecast for the rest of the week. (Photo by Nicole Wood) openned Caledonia Performing the recently Arts The SSA Honors Choir received two sight reading situation. Bands are evalu­ A's and three B's from each of their ated in the categories of lone, intonation, judges to receive a “very rhythm, technique and interpretation. high" second division rating. Each choir also was Both of the Hastings bands received first division ratings from all of the adjudica­ Drcisbach’s Sth Annual March Madness Grant and Rodgers headed for JUCO tourney with KCC is here! ■ required to sight read music tors. the members had never seen ONE LUCKY PURCHASER DURING THE MONTH OF MARCH IS GOING TO WIN THIS BIG SCREEN TV AND A SHOT TO WIN $10,000! Area’s Best Service Large Quality Inventory of New & Pre-owned Vehicles! Ghie^ ItYour Bestshot! Model R50W46 50' Zenith High Definition AD Monitor 16-9 Picture Ratio Picture-in-Picture ■ HUGE■ L Rebates J The Kellogg Community College women’s basketball team, including MVHS grad Jessie Grant (10) and LHS grad Lyndsay Rodgers (30), is an smiles after earning a spot in the NJCAA Divison 2 tournament. Kellogg Community College (KCC) women's basketball team and its two area eagers will be packing their bags for Phoenix soon. The Lady Bruins topped Sinclair College 96-79 to win the Region 12 title al Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC) Saturday. The victory Top Dollar^ for : Trade-ins -j TV is on display in the Showroom! earned them a spot in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Women's Division 2 National Basketball Championships hosted by Phoenix College March 16-19. Sophomores Jessie Grant, a 2003 Maple Valley graduate, and Lyndsay Rodgers, a 2003 Lakewood grad, have played their roles to perfection this sea­ son for the Bruins. Grant has played in all 31 of the team’s games, and is averaging 7.8 points, 6.2 rebounds. 3.9 steals, and 4.1 assists a game from her point guard position. Rodgers has competed in 29 games this season in a reserve role. The Lady Bruins currently are 28-3 on the season, and completed a perfect FREE THROW CONTEST WILL BE HELD AT 6:30PM FRIDAY, APRIL 1ST 14-0 regular season in the Michigan Community College Athletic Association. Their head coach. Die Doumanian. was named the Region 12 coach of the year. The girls opened the regional tournament with a 77-68 win over Muskegon Community College, then topped KVCC in the semifinals 86-73. The Lady Bruins first round opponent is not yet known. The top eight teams in the 12 -team tournament will be seeded, with the top four receiving a first round bye. According to the NJCAA, seeding will be on the basis of regional -DON’T MISS OUT- placement in the national tournament the previous year, strength of Region/District. National Poll, and overall JUCO record. Drcisbach’s March Madness starts today! Visit us on the web at www.dreisbachmotors.com Dreisbach 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings (269) 948-8000 www dreistx3chmotors.com Locolly Owned & Operated Exceeding Expectations 15MC EricDresDoch President Don Gentry . Sales Mgr Borne Signs. Sales Amy Piper. Sales Chris Sherman. Finance Mgr JAmy fat. Sales is a Family Tradition Middleville Lions marking 50 years Members of the Middleville Lions Club have spent the last 50 years providing sevice the community. They have participated in the community by purchasing lhe land for Lions Spring Park, assisting with dogs for the blind, working with local scout troops and even sponsoring the annual Christmas parade. This year the local Lions again will raise funds for their projects with a chick­ en dinner, which will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. March 20 (Palm Sunday). The cost is $9 for adults or $5.50 for children 12 and under. Diners can save 50 cents a meal by buying their tickets in advance from any Lions Club member. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-03-17.pdf aa7836ec62d0038f4a58bb06aeee470c PDF Text Text The Hastings Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ' -HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY \ _____ 12 IS CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 49058-1893 ANNER Thursday. March 17, 2005 VOLUME 152, No. 11 PRICE 50C Jasperse honored for nearly 30 years on Hastings Council by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer David Jasperse. perhaps the longest serv­ ing city councilman in the history of Hastings, was officially recognized in a spe­ cial proclamation al Monday’s City Council meeting. Mayor Robert May read a proclamation recognizing many of the things he has done for the community: "Whereas David Jasperse has served on the City of Hastings Council for almost 30 years and for more than 30 years has been an enthu­ siastic supporter of downtown Hastings; for many yean has devoted space in his full page ad in The Reminder to promote all kinds of charitable events, causes, clubs and organiza­ tions - as well as his beloved South Jefferson Street; He is the first one in line to lend his support for any and all community events; and has served as a longtime member of the Rotary, and has been a active and supportive member of the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce; and has for many faithful years served not only as a council member but also as chairman of the City of Hastings Planning Commission, as a past Mayor Pro-Tern, aid on numerous other boards. He has been cho­ sen to be grand marshal of our first ever St. Patrick’s Day Parade; and I, Robert L. May. Mayor, and the City Council of the City of Hastings, hereby declare Thursday, March 17, 2005 as David Jasperse Day in the great City of Hastings, Michigan. Jasperse was first elected to the council from the Fourth Ward in the mid-1970s and served as mayor pro tem, something akin to vice mayor, for many years. He continues to serve on the council and as cioirman of the Planning Commission. He is co-owner of Bosley Pharmacy on South Jefferson Street, the city’s only remain­ ing small independent drug store. In other business Monday night, the City Council: Heard and approved a request from the American Youth Soccer Organization to use the Fish Hatchery and Tyden Park Soccer fields this spring. There are no scheduling conflicts at this time. AYSO has used the fields for a number of years. See JASPERSE, page 2 a procla­ mation declaring today David Jasperse Day in the City of Hastings. City, 2 adjacent townships mull joint plan commission by Martie Westover Staff Writer A joint planning commission consisting of Hastings Township, Rutland Township and the City of Hastings is a step closer after all three groups have approved seed money of $4,000 each. The Rutland Township Board, al its meet­ ing last Wednesday night (March 9). approved funding for one-third of the $12,000 total cost. The board approved the measure on a 5-1 vote, with only Trustee Joe Lyons dis­ senting. Treasurer Sandy Greenfield was absent from the meeting. Compiling the information for the analysis will be Williams and Works. The document stales. “The purpose of this document is to outline a cooperative and bal­ anced approach to (1) consider the challenges of growth and development that will impact the central Barry County area (specifically the City of Hastings and portions of Hastings and Rutland Charter Townships) and (2) evaluate possible responses to those challenges." Rutland Township Supervisor Jim Carr said the measure is proactive rather than reac­ tive. "(The $12,000)... it’s split between the three entities and what it’s intended to do is going to be done in steps as far as meetings... what we’re trying to get out of that is an analysis of what we feel the problems and issues facing the township as an entity, as well as the city (Hastings)... as its own entity, but as a partnership in conjunction with us and Hastings Township." Carr said. Hastings Township, the City of Hastings and Rutland Township all have boundaries in growing community like Rutland, people want to come here with their commercial endeavors...,” Carr said. The cost of the joint planning project was a ciHicem for some Rutland board members, as there is not determination yet whether the project will proceed or what it will cost in the common. "What I’d like to see come out of this is a more cooperative attitude amongst everybody that’s involved in the growth of the communi­ future. Board member Dorothy Flint said it was ty...." Carr said. Township Attorney Jim Porter said this type of ertion would allow some creative things to be done and allow all parties to "think outside the box." Both the City of Hastings and Rutland Township conduct their own zoning. However, Hastings Township’s planning is handled by Barry County Planning and Zoning. Working with the other jurisdictions would be beneficial to Rutland. Carr noted. With a cooperative outlook growth could be steered in complimentary directions and possibly avoid duplication of efforts and services. For Rutland Township, having commercial and industrial growth where it makes the most sense is very important “The Rutland residents like the rural char­ acter ar’ iral nature... but when you’re a ttK due k> -leveed E coll tevril The TMDL it ban, developed to identify the bors." Carr said. The creation of the commission stems from legislation such as the Joint Municipal Planning Act 226 of 2003 that has local gov­ ernments improving coordination. There is also a consolidated zoning bill that areas. In other business last Wednesday night, the Rutland Township Board: • Heard the explanation for the high attor­ ney bill of $1,700 due to a recent lawsuit involving a resident in the Algonquin North Shore Subdivision for which the township is a party, due to the Land Division Act One bill for the measure outlined $752.53 for copies because all parties in the case needed copies. With the lawsuit the township is "roped" into the lawsuit because of provisions of the law. Porter said the concern for the township is what the court decides, that it does not vio­ late township ordinances. Porter said it is unfortunate for the ta^ pay­ ers of the Township because of the high legal costs. • Heard broader explanations about last month's Green Gables Haven vote. Board member Gary Rogers said although he believes Green Gables Haven, a domestic violence shelter, is one of the best things done for the county, he voted no because of the cost and the fact there arc at least 15 other town­ ships and municipalities in the county that also could help support it. See COMMISSION, page 2 Fees to change for crafters at Father’s Day Car Show aaasury pntbojen reduction to meet wafer qulky Mute*. ComneoB on the TMDL may be aubaained to Christine Alexander, HtpantacM of Environmental Quality, Water Bureau. P.O Box 30273. Lansing. Michigan 489011-7773, by April 25,2005. Copies of the draft TMDL are available Anas Denise Ergo al 517-335-6909. by Marcie Westover Staff Writer Crafters at this year’s Father's Day Car Show at Charlton Park, the largest one-day car show in Michigan, are being asked join Shipshewana on the Road in order to have a Enter Egg Hunt wi be March 26 The Hastings Jaycees will have their annual Easter Egg Hunt at 1 p.m. Saturday., March 26. at the Hastings Middle School's south field, with registra­ tion scheduled for noon. Barry County children up to 12 yean OH are invited to take pert. There will be four age divisions, upto3,4to6, 7to9 end 10 to 12. Each child will receive a goody beg after the hunt. Those who register will be troublesome not to know what the cost of the project will be after the $4,000, however, she said it was a good idea to cooperate with neighbors. “The best investment you make is with your neighbors... it stands to hold true just as well for jurisdictions as it does for neigh­ would place all zoning issues into a single act, where currently the city, county and township zoning statutes are found in three separate Trying to trap a tiny one Samuel James peeks inside his leprechaun trap to see if there's a ‘pot of gold." James and other students in Deb McGandy's developmental kindergarten classes at Star and Southeastern elementary schools create the traps as an annual tradition for St. Patrick's Day. (Photo by Marcie Westover) booth at the event. This means those who plan to sell arts and crafts must pay a fee to Shipshewana on the Road instead of costs they have absorbed in the past. In previous years, they would pay the $30 fee to participate and register through the park. This year crafters instead have to pay an $85 fee to Shipshewana on the Road. In an official letter to the crafters, Charlton Park noted, “..a stipulation was made by Shipshewana to the Father's Day Car Club that any of Park’s regular crafters have to join Shipshewana in order to participate in the Father’s Day Car Show Event, and thus Shipshewana will come." It states later in the letter. "If you decide to join Shipshewana... I do not know the fee for joining Shipshewana, but that would be on top of the fee on the registration form.” Julie Lepper, of JDL Corp. Shipshewana on the Road said this will be the first year Shipshewana on the Road has been included in the Father’s Day Car Show. Lepper said she is a neighbor of the execu­ tive director of the Car Club and they talked about the possibility having Shipshewana on the Road come to the annual event. They arc always looking for new venues, Lepper said. At the Father’s Day Car Show there will be at least 12.000 people in attendance on Sunday, June 19. On the issue of fees for crafters to join Shipshewana On the Road, the park was the "last to know,” Director of Charlton Park Dr. George Shannon said. Shannon said it is his understanding there is a fee to join Shipshewana on the Road and then from the $30 participation fee collected. $15 of that comes back to the Car Club and $15 comes back to Charlton Park. See FATHER S, page 2 i , �Page 2 - Thursday. March 17. 2005 - The Hastings Banner JASPERSE, continued from page 1 • Heard and approved the American Cancer • Heard the second readings of three ordi­ • Scheduled a public hearing for Monday the evening. March 28. to solicit comments about Life event at Tyden Park. The society has fur­ Hastings Ponds Planned Unit Development. a special assessment district to aid in funding ther defined the activities it would like to hold The second reading of the other two ordi­ street improvements on Taffce Drive. Any during the Relay for Life. Citystaff has draft­ nances will further clarify the terms of thz resident who would like to express interest in ed a resolution staying several sections of the city's prior adoption of International Property having the project proceed to the next step is Lyme Disease program slated Code of Ordinances to accommodates the Maintenance and Fire Prevention Codes. asked to attend the public hearing. The Yankee Springs Trail Riders Association will present a program Saturday. March 19, about “Lyme Diatnae: How it can affect you and your horse.” The program begins at 7 pzn. at the Hope Township Hall. 5463 Wall Lake Road (M-43 Highway). The public is welcome. Prevention, symptoms sad treatment of Lyme Disease wil' be discussed by Bev Grundbeid, representing the Lyme Disease Foundation, and Dr. John Berends, doctor this year. struction of the project of the fourth quarter of Society request related to its annual Relay for eligible for prizes given away during draw­ ings. Prizes last year included bikes, wagthe Easter bunny will be available for Registration forms are available on line at www.hastingsjaycecs.org of at local businesses such as Chicago Title. MainStreet Savings bank and the Felpausch Food Center. For mote it.formation. call Marcia Wolf at 948-3666. ‘Anything Goes’ begins tonight Following the program, the Trail will have a brief annual meeting, ele finai for 7 p.m. Thursday, March 17, when the curtaio rises on Maple Valley High School's production of Cole Porter's clasrL" musical. "Anything Goes." In addition to the opening night perform­ ance, the show will be presented at 7 p.m. Friday, March 18. and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday. March 19. in the high school The 1962 version of the musical, under the direction of Norma Jean Acker and the Lansing Civic Players and the ' Ihomapple Players. features hrt aongs. “1 Get a Kick Out of You? “All Through the Night.” "Anything Goes" and many more. Drug court official to speak to GOP Adult Drug Hope Township Hall is located between Hastings and Delton. Parent workshops to start Monday scheduled to begin later this month. Locations will be in Hastings al the School Monday, March 21, and April Middleville at the Thomapple Ka Learning Center Monday, March U April 25; in Nmhville at Maple 3hSey School Monday March 7, and Tie April 12, and in Delton ar the high I Monday, March 14, and April if. 948-3264 to register and to Dinner will be from 5:30 to 6 p-m. and the will give a presMarch 21, Io the Courts A Law Worn gradated from MirWgMi State university wim a Mcnesors oegree in crnninal justice and a tSvuioaal minor in pay ___ — «X ----­ zv years with me Mii wgsn ueptuunent of Correction in the field of paroie/proba- tot tioa and eras manager for the parole 1997. time parole/proba------------------------------ - -jenty. from 1969 to 1978, when be was promoted to supervisor when and when to get pnmriHe solutions to ilM themaelvea straggling wi In April: “MeSifytzg Signs Child Using” is a subject that pan they never find themselves deal What arr the signs, what do I do, talk to when I think my child is eat alcohol or tobacco? These OMtria answered by in Grand Rapids in 1978 nd assigned to Battle Creek in 1979. Kalamazoo Gospel Mission as director of the men's division. New Life substance series to ir.g division. Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings will Lunch and Worship series on the Thursdays (Thursday. March 17). Anyone is invited and welcome to part of this annual gathering, sponaoi since 1970 by the Hastings Area Ministai Gun River Watershed project will have a legislative update and information session for agricultural producers al 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 23. at the Martin Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). Allegan and Barry County Michigan State University Extension, and Barry Conservation District The goal of the session is to provide pro­ and access to technical expertise to enable them to mavimire hi nr firs of their conser­ vation efforts, as well as understand the lat­ est information about legislation that win affect present practices and future installa­ tions. There are many avenues of technical be made available al no cost The Gun River Watershed Barry counties. The Gun River flows from the urbanized area of Otsego Township. T here it joins the Kalamazoo River. Some goals of the Gan River Watershed Project are to reduce soil erosion and nutrient inputs to the Gun River. These goals will be Lunch will be provided at noon o Thursday by a crew of cooks and aen Mated through the Grace Sarah Cm A free-will donation will be received. Worship rri'J begin w 17-3n —- - -1 of Life and Death." Laypersons from six local congregations will hive shared per­ sonal witness reflections on that theme. Michael Anton, the host pester, will serve as liturgist each week. Grace Ixitheran is located at 239 E. North St. in Hastings, across from Tendercare Nursing Home. Call 945-9414 for more information. TK Jazz Band I nomapple Kellogg Jazz Band * ill present a St Patrick's day concert at 7:30 tonight (Thursday. March 17) in the high school auditorium The concert will consist of music per­ formed at this year's home basketball games. attending to wear green. Rickert also said the TK Jazz Band also played well during the Western Michigan University Jazz Festival on Saturday, March 12 Family Fun Night slated for Friday The YMCA will have a Family Fun Night at the Hastings Community Center from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday. March 18. Family members can use the open gym. roller skate or rollerblade. make crafts, play games, and go swimming. The cost for the event is $10 for families. $5 per aduit and $3 per child. For more information, call the YMCA at 945-4574. including one that creates The three ordinances now will be enacted. • Heard and approved a request by Allie • Heard the first reading of an ordinance to Smith on behalf of the Farmers' Market for modify two existing ordinances to define the permission to use the parking lot adjacent to term "senior," per MSHDA's requirements, Tyden Park to held the Fanners' Market again and eliminates the original start date for con­ • Adopted Consumers Energy resolutions to add street lights on North Street and in Northridge Estates No. 31. 2004. The term senior will refer to any single person 55 years of age or older or a head of Consumers household who is 55 years or older and any requires the formal adoption of these resolu­ other member of the household who is 50 tions to allow the installation of the lights. years of age or older. MSHDA requires that • Heard and approved a request by Flexfab the project be started within 10 days of the Horizons International to hold its annual cor­ disbursement of funds, which is expected to porate picnic at Fish Hatchery Park again this be May or June, and the project must be com­ year. pleted within 12 months. Sand Ridge Bank to mark Bruce Hunt Day March 25 S?nd Ridge Bank will celebrate Brace Hunt Day on Friday, March 25, at the down­ town Hastings office located at 241 W. Stale St Hunt, a veteran in the banking business, is retiring on April 1, and everyone is invited to stop in at the bank that day and say hello and wish him well. Cake, cookies and coffee will be served. “It will be nice to see the generations of friends I have made over the years,” Hunt said. He has been chief operating officer of the southwestern Michigan market of Sand Ridge Bank since 2002 when the bank merged with National Bank of Hastings. Hunt joined National Bank of Hastings in 1975 as a con­ sumer lender/processor. “Brace has given us almost 30 years of dedication and service, especially in adminis­ tration and lending for the bank’s Hastings and Gun Lake markets,” said David Harvey, president vnd chief executive officer of Sand Ridge Bank. Prior to the merger with Sand Ridge, Hunt He and his wife, Suzanne plan to remain in Hastings after his retirement. Cortney Collison has been named to suc­ ceed Hunt. Bruce Hunt United Way Alldcdiion&panel decides on funds distribution The Allocations Committee of the Barry County United Way has made recommenda­ tions for distribution of funds for agencies. The distribution recommendations were ba'^d on five impact areas dealing with com­ munity needs: Preparing youth to become 'jccountable adults, supporting families to achieve well being and success, helping sen­ ior adults find support and maintain inde­ pendence. impacting people through positive change, and addressing urgent needs in Barry County. This committee assumes the responsibility of allocating al) contributions that were not designated to a specific agency. "Designations have a significant impact on the dollars that arc available to allocate," said Matt Thompson, United Way Allocations chairman. "Over $28,000 will be sent to agencies and programs that arc in our county, while $12,400 will go to agencies outside of Barry County." The Allocations Committee is made up of 27 individuals from all areas of Barry County, who meet in small panels with each agency applying for funding. The agencies are inter­ viewed by one of the small panels that inquire about, for example, programs offered, efficir^,. effectiveness, impact, sustainability, etc. When the committee reconvenes, the panel recommendations are brought to the entire committee for the final fund distribu­ tion recommendation, which is submitted to the Barry County United Way Board of included: • MSU Extension 4-H program, $30,000. • Big Brothers/Big Sisters, $5,000. • Barry County Sheriff’s DARE program $1300. • Barry County Sheriff’s Distance program $4,000. • Gerald R. Ford Council. Boy Scouts, $8,000. • Glowing Embers Giri Scouts. $8,000. • Thornapple Parks and Recreation Commission, $4,000. • The YMCA. $90,000. Receiving funds in the "Helping Senior Adults Find Support and Maintain Independence" category included: • Commission on Aging, $10,000 for the Meals on Wheels and In Home Service pro­ grams. • The Alzheimer’s Association of Michigan. $2,000. which requested funding for the first time this year. The association will begin providing additional services to families and alzheimer’s patients through the The next Hastings City Council meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. Match 28 ai council chambers, second floor. City Hall. Lakewood Area Choral Society will sing here The Lakewood Area Choral Society will present a concert in Hastings for the first time in more than 10 years at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 20, at the First Presbyterian Church. 231 S. Broadway. The program will feature sacred, secular and patriotic music performed by more than 80 members of the adult choir, under the direction of Hastings resident Robert C. Oster. This is the 20th anniversary year of the Lakewood Area Choral Society. Since its cre­ ation in 1985, the choir has traveled per­ formed in two European tnu<s, performed in venues in the eastern United States, and per­ formed at a variety of locations in Michigan. This year’s sznedule has already included performing at the new Charlotte Performing Arts Center ziid singing the National Anthem at a Lake’rood High School varsity basket­ ball game. The Lakewood Area Choral Society will produce its first-ever "FolLes" in May at the St Edward's Family Center m Lake Odessa, featuring the individual and ensemble talents of society members. The group also will sing the National Anthem at a Grand Rapids Whitecvps ball­ game in June and will perform for the Castle Park Association near Holland on Lake Michigan in July. Their season will close in October with the annual pops concert. To learn more about the Lakewood Area Choral Society or to become a member a- to book the group for a concert, please call Robert Oster at 269-945-9081 or LACS President Deb Button at 269-945-2963. COMMISSION, continued from page 1 . served as president, chief executive officer and chairman of the board for National Bank of Hastings. Directors for approval. Barry County agencies that will receive funds this year in the category of “Preparing Youth tc Become Accountable Adults” For more information about the meeting. River Watershed Project coordinator, at 269-673-8965 extension 3. request. nances, Commission on Aging and Pennock Hospital. “Funding for Impacting People Through Positive Change” was awarded to: • Barry County Substance Abuse Services, in the amount of $6,000 for instructional pro­ gramming. Organizations receiving funding in the area of “Supporting Families to Achieve Well­ Being and Success” included: • Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), $5,500. • Catholic Family Service-The ARK, $4,500. • Child Abuse Prevention Council. SlOjOOO. • Family & Children Services. $32,000. • Habitat for Humanity, $3,500. • Barry County Healthy Families. $13,000. Agencies receiving funding in the “Addressing Urgent Needs in Barry County” category were: • American Red Cross, $15,000. • Food Bank of South Central Michigan. $5,000. • Green Gables Haven Domestic Shelter. $26,000. • Barry-Eaton Health Plan. $15,000. • Maple Valley Community Center of Hope. $1,000. Both the Barry Eaton Health Plan and Maple Valley Community of Hope arc new programs that had not requested allocations in the past. The Barry-Eaton Health Plan pro­ vides a primary care clinic for adults in our community that are at 150% of the poverty level and do not qualify for other programs. The $15,000 will be matched at 1.31 by the state program. The Maple Valley Community of Hope is providing a food pantry and a career-clothing pantry at 233 N. Main St in Nashville. It is also providing the site for other various programs, including Michigan Works!, Barry County Mental Health, Family Independence Agency and Giri Scouts. Barry Community Hospice, Nashville Community Program. Salvation Army and Victims Service Unit did not seek allocations dollars for various reasons, but received des­ ignated funding through this year’s campaign. "We arc pleased that we can continue our mission to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of Barry County communities through our annual United Way campaign," said Thompson. "The ability for these pro­ grams to exist is a testament to this commu­ nity’s response to United Way campaigns in their workplace and at home. Last year, over 51.000 times members of our community accessed services of United Way and its fund­ ed agencies, those services would not have been available without their contributions." Board member Joe Lyons said he also thinks there is no better program in Barry County like Green Gables Haven, but iti vot­ ing yes, he still has concerns about Ae breakdown of costs, especially with salaries and administrative expenses. • Received a request from a resident to have part of Cook Road designated a natural beauty road. The goal with this program would be to preserve the area for the next generation. The board passed a motion for support to go forward with an inquiry for designation of a natural beauty road. • Approved several budget amendments. The motion to approve the Green Gables Haven contribution of $5,000 passed, with Rogers and Lyons both voting no. • Agreed to pay an additional $800, which will be moved from the budget stabilization found for educational requirements for the deputy clerk, due to new election consolida­ tion issues. • Approved additional funds for reim­ bursement of the Zoning Administrator Jan McKeough’s phone charges, moving $600 from the budget stabilization fund. Because of an oversight in creating the budget not enough funds were allocated. • Adopted Resolution 3005-37 to accept a fixed assets policy in order to comply with the requirements of GASB-34 accounting guidelines. They approved the capitalization policy which for the new reporting model for the township that they are required to follow for their financial statements. There will be a special meeting of the Township Board at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 21, with the discussion of road issues with Brad Lamberg of the Barry County Road Commission. FATHER’S, continued from page 1 Shipshewana On The Road sends out con­ tracts to dealers they work with on a consis­ tent basis and at the Father’s Day Car Show they are the main contact for all general mer­ chandise. Lepper said any crafter who joins Shipshewana on the Road can go to any ocher show, they only have to apply. The crafters only have to join Shipshewana for the Car Show, not for other Charlton Park events, such as the Corvette Show or Gas and Steam Show. Shannon acknowledged that he has received phone calls from crafters upset about the new rules for this year’s Car Show. Shannon noted many residents are con­ fused about what the 1/4 mill they approved in 1996 actually pays for. Throughout the millage the residents of Barry County are promised many advan­ tages, including free admission to the Fourth of July celebration*, free admission to Chariton Park Village; discounts on educa­ tional programs for Barry County schools; maintenance of the village and recreation area. Shannon noted starting this year admission to the recreation area will be free. For the park, the Father’s Day Car Show brings in more money than all other special events combined. Shannon said it’s in the best interests of the park and county to continue improvements for the park. The Father’s Day Car Show will be on June 19 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Chariton Park �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 17. 2005 — Page 3 Finkbeiner Road plans may get green light after U.S. House passes transportation bill by David T. Young Star Elementary students (from left) Justin O’Neil, Alexis Perez and Matthew Lowe created leprechaun traps for St. Patrick's Day. In Deb McGandy's development kindergarten class at Star Elementary students, including (from left) Caloeb Howard. Maha Sorter and Abbie Endsley made lep­ rechaun traps. Editor A representative from Congressman Vem Ehler’s office was near gleeful Monday morning in announcing U.S. House passage of a transportation bill that will fund projects in Michigan and Barry County. Mary Ellen Sullivan told a Legislative Coffee audience of about 15 people that the $284 billion Transportation Equity Act to fund roads and infra­ structure was passed overwhelmingly (417 to 9) and Michigan will get more than $6.4 billion over the next six years. Closer to home, the funding is expected to pay for adding more than four miles to Finkbeiner Road, connecting M-40 in Western Allegan County to Barry County. Middleville and industri­ al parks. The project also will include a new bridge over the Thomapple River. Total cost u estimated at $4.4 million. About $150,000 also is expected to be used to replace maintenance equipment, office equipment and computers for Barry County Transit. State Senator Patricia Birkholz. who represents all of Barry. Allegan and Eaton counties in Lansing, said. “It (the transportation bill) isn’t all we would like, but it’s better than it’s been." Included in the transportation bill was an amendment offered by Ehlers to make drug courts eligible for funding under the alcohol-impaired driving counter measures section of the legislation. Though passing the House clears a major hur­ dle. the bill now needs final approval from the U.S. Senate and to be signed by Resident Bush before it can be enacted. Birkholz. meanwhile, said the Michigan House and Senate arc tackling the budget deficit problem using concepts outlined in a recently published book. “The Price of Government." which is “outcomes-based" and insists on documentation of result*. She and State Rep. Gary Newell agreed the biggest financial problem looming ahead is in health care, especially because the particularly large population of baby boomers ayng and will require a great deal of medical care Newell said there is legislation to try to mrXe health care more affordable for the indigent in rural settings. However, he noted. “It’s interesting we have ductors running all over the world to provide health care, but they’re reluctant to do it here because of medical liability " It was noted that President Bush is attempting to reduce health care costs through health savings accounts, tax credits, a prescription drug benefit, improving community health centers and “refc rmmg" medical malpractice laws. A husband and wife in the audience didn't buy into it. however “We’ve heard all this before, but what are you doing about it (the crisis)?" asked the busband. The wife added. "We should have a national health care plan." but then stopped and noted it would be socialized medicine. Newell said as a member of the Health Policy Committee in the Michigan House, he spends three-fourths of his time working on health care issues. “It’s the biggest problem this country faces." he said. “One quarter to one third of the state’s funds go into Medicaid. This is a crisis... We need to make health care more affordable and accessible." He added that 1.4 million of Michigan's 10 mil­ lion people now are on Medicaid, meaning they are poor enough to qualify . Citizen Robert Dwyer took issue with the notion malpractice is at the heart of the trouble. He said a cap of $250,000 was placed on awards in 1986 and the problem continues unabated. “It’s like the old saying that if you tell a big lie over and over, it becomes the truth. Why do I keep hearing the lie?" Eileen Oehler said. “Tort reform is not the only way to reduce medical costs. There are a lot of problems.” Oehler said she doesn’t buy into the notion social security is in trouble soon down the road and suggested raising the retirement age to 68. "Everything is on the table." Sullivan said. “We need to deal with the problem before it gets worse." One woman said. "People very young who arc on social security misuse it There are so many young people on it." She was told there is a hotline number that can be called to report fraud Pete Schantz brought up the problem of accept­ ing trash from other states and Canada, asking for the "reasons why our state can't do anything about imported trash. Can t we as a state impose our own regulations ’" Birkholz said Michigan cannot ban importing trash because it would violate the Interstate Commerce Act and the U.S. Supreme Court upheld that notion in a recent ruling. She added that Michigan has been forced to reduce its personnel handling such matters because of the budget crisis. "Of all the departments that have been gutted, and I mean gutted, the DNR (Department of Natural Resources) and DEQ (Department of Environmental Quality) have had the most.. (And) the waste industry is fighting us tooth and nail on this." Another woman told Sullivan she was appalled by the federal government attempting to drill for oil in the Alaskan wildlife refuge. Sullivan answered. “Congressman Ehlers has always been interested in the environment. He’s a very deliberate person. He’s a nuclear scientist.” In ocher developments. Birkholz said she ha*, introduced a bill to hare certain inrr^dLuu used to make meth be located behind 4nc counter and insist customers show identification, making it a linic more difficult to p> uchx.se them. She also is working on legislation to curb inva­ sive aquatic species in the Great Lakes, including milfoil and * ydrilh. “The fe is don’t seem co see the Great Lakes as a priority.” she said. Newell said he’s working on legislation on the emerald ash borer, which u creeping closer to Barry County. He also is heading up the "Warn Management Caucus." which is encouraging lawmakers to exer­ cise more and lose weight. Thornapple River flood plain management study presented Sponsors and interested members of the public were invited to Mulberry Garden’s banquet facili­ ty in Nashville last Wednesday for the final pres­ entation of the Thomapple River Flood Plain Management Study. A welcome and introduction was given by Dan King ma and Mike Lawless, conservation district representatives for Barry and Eaton. Then Orvin Moore, a member of the Potawaromi Recreation. Conservation & Development Council, explained the purpose of the meeting. The presenters included Jack Bricker. USDANRCS Stale Conservationist; Steve Bare from Barry County USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). who spoke about why the flood plain study was needed; Karry •Irickcy from the Baton County USDA-Natural Marces ConswvJbff Service ORCS I. »»>o pasture and 2% lakes and other. • NRCS contributed over $200,000 towards the study over the four years it was conducted. The study sponsors contributed an additional $60,000 in funding and in-kind services. The FPMS was sponsored by 26 local sponsors, including governmental bodies such as the Barry and County board of commissioners. There are many benefits to local sponsors. The FPMS enables local citizens in the flood plain to qualify for federally subsidized flood plain insurance. Without the study flood insurance is ether unavailable, or very costly. Also, now that the study is completed, the DEQ will set up zones of flood ratings so insurance companies will know how to establish insurance coverage in the area. The FPMS leys out exact areas prone tc 100and 500- year floods in the study area. Communities can use this information to specify to their builders where not to build. Participation in the FPMS program is voluntary, not rcgub.tory Individual communities can decide how the} want to use the information from the study. This study can be used to provide the basis for proper land use planning and zoning where devel­ opment is limited in flood prone areas and directed to safer upland areas. The USDA-NRCS took on over 80% cf the cost of this study, determining flood hazard arces. prob­ able depth, width and velocity of waters, and how See FLOOD, page 1C JL M Making a leprechaun trap takes patience, as students (from left) Callie Borden. Shayte Hinkle and Nathan Meyers learned. These clever leprechaun traps were created by Star Elementary Developmental Kindergarten students (from left) David Lane and Kadie Snore. St. Patrick's Day celebration in Deb McGandy's classroom at Star Elementary includes creating leprechaun traps. Students (from left) Dylan Goodrich, Tessah Leary and Andrew Matthews show off their work. Kids try to catch leprechauns Students in Deb McGandy’s developmen­ tal kindergarten classes at Star and Southeastern elemcntarics created leprechaun traps to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The students have been studying Ireland and Irish folktales and especially have enjoyed reading about leprechauns. McGandy noted the students used their imaginations to create the leprechaun traps. Even though the students know the lep­ rechauns are sly and hard to catch, they still set their traps. When they come to school on Thursday (today) and Friday, they will check their traps to sec if they caught any leprechauns. Mtt abon the iu •<« tertHfc > FPMS; USDA-NRCS economist June Grabemeycr, the economic impacts of the study; USDA-NRCS state tydrologw Tom Bourdon, how to use information from the study; and Bruce Menerey. from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ). who spoke about why the MDEQ promotes the FPMS and perspec­ tive on the National Flood Plain Insurance pro­ gram. The presenters were available to answer ques­ tions from sponsors and the public after the pres­ entation. The objectives of the FPMS were to provide information and alternatives that would allow communities to reduce present and future flood problems through the use of zoning ordinance sand structural measures; reduce risk of flood loses, minimize the impact of floods on human safety, health and welfare, restore or preserve flood plains, help community planners and officials develop local flood plain management programs, determine if proposed building rites are located in flood plain areas; and identifies problem ar.es where periodic flooding occurs m areas adjacent to streams, stream areas that arc undergoing develop­ ment pressure, building on flood plains or more pressure to do so and flood prone soils and topo­ graphic maps. FPMS are appropriate in areas which need tech­ nical information to develop local flood plain man­ agement programs, the conservation district, road commission, drain commission, county planning commis.ion. and local townships support the need for a FPMS and agree to sponsor one; there is a need for flood plain management data to help com­ munities implement a local flood plain manageny—' program; there is a need for technical infor­ mation (stream hydrology. 100- to 500-year flood plain, etc.) to evaluate future effects of floods, inventory natural values, and develop local man­ agement alternatives; strong local interest also indicated by county sponsored land use planning and zoning workshops, urban runoff and storm water management workshops; and local entities that are willing to provide local match such as cash, survey assistance, public meetings, and pub­ licity. Thomapple River Flood Plain Management Study Facts: • The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service entered into an agreement with 23 local governments and agencies to conduct the flood plain study in March 2001. The study was com­ pleted in June 2004. • The Thomapple River flood plain comprises an area of 392.7 square-miles. or 251.328 acres, in Barry. Eaton and Ionia counties. • The study includes the headwaters of the Thomapple River in Eaton Township to the River Road bridge crossing cast of Hastings. This is the largest flood plain study, in terms of stream miles, ever conducted in Michigan. • Approximately 8.785 acres, or 13.7 squaremiles along, and adjacent to. the Thomapple River in Barry and Eaton county — ties are in the 100­ year flood plain. • At least 157 existing homes in the Barry County portion of the study are potentially in the 100-year flood plain. • The flood plain is a known location of the Indiana bat. which is both a federal and state listed endangered species. • Land use in the study area is 61% crop land. 21% forest. 11% open space. 3% developed. 2% Crowd treated to ‘Rainbow of Flavors' Food tasting was "in" and hunger was "out" during the tree Trade Show, held Tuesday prior to the Taste of Home Cooking School at the Barry Expo Center. Felpausch Food Center offered the public everything from Cajun shrimp to pasta sal­ ads Io sample. Other booths had free food too, including barbecued pork and turkey, cheese and carrot cake. A crowd of 1,500 to 1,800 people came to the Trade Show to see some of the latest products and some favorite classic ones at approximately 35 booths. Jewelry, hanomade doll clothes, oak furniture and even a "Natural FaceLift" were some of the offerings. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) About 300 people from as far away as Bangor and Novi attended the sold out "Rainbow of Flavors" Taste of Home Cooking School program Tuesday night at the Barry County Expo Center in Hastings. Home Economist Margaret McCutcheon, pic­ tured here, showed the audience how to add some zest to cooking as she prepared 10 recipes, ranging from Tropical Teriyaki Pita Pockets" with grilled pineapple and chicken to "Spring Greens and Berry-Pecan Salad." The event was sponsored by JAd Graphics and Felpausch Food Centers. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) �Page 4 — Thursday. March 17. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Followng Scripture cures pain and suffering in families There is a reason for the property tax bill To the editor: 1 am writing in response to the letter pub­ lished in the March 10 edition of the Hastings Banner from Richard and Kristine Kimble, who were upset that they received a property tax bill for their home after it was destroyed by fire. I truly empathize with anyone who suffers a loss of property. Michigan property tax law states that “tax day,*' or valuation day, for 2005 is Die. 31, 2004 This means whatever is in existence on that day is valued for the entire upcoming year. Therefore, since the home was there on Dec. 31. 2004.1 am bound by law to value it for all of 2005. The value of the home will be removed for the 2006 tax year. Conversely, u a manufactured home is installed on a site, or new home built after Dec. 31, the property is taxed as vacant land until the following year. There are a couple of avenues of tax relief for people on fixed or low incomes. The first is the Homestead Property Tax Credit. If one’s property tax exceeds a certain percent­ age of their income, they can receive a refund from the State of Michigan. This is offered through the State of Michigan and the form is included in the Michigan 1040 income tax packet. Even if you do not file a federal return, you can file thr form with the state. For those living below the federal poverty line, there is a hardship/poverty exemption. Application for this must be made to the township supervisor and presented to either the March. July or December Board of Review. I would urge anyone who has a question on their assessment or taxes to contact their local unit of government Dan Scheuerman. Orangeville Township Eliminating State Senate a good idea To the editor: Please accept my applause for Fred Jacobs' editorial in last week's edition of the Banner, calling for the elimination of the Michigan State Senate. Besides being redundant in having two leg­ islative houses that reflect population exclu­ sively, the Michigan State Senate has earned the deserved contempt of every thinking citi­ zen. Let me remind you of the underhanded way our legislators obtained their 40% pay increase several years ago. After the State Officers’ Compensation Commission report­ ed the proposed raise, the law provided that it shall take effect unless rejected by both hous­ es of the legislature within a limited window of time. Now, the boys and girls in the legislature very much wanted the new pay plan of near­ ly $80,000 plus $12,000 in “expenses” that do nm have to be accounted for. Of course, they enjoy a medical, optical and dental plan most of us can but dream of. Add it all up and it comes to far more than $100,000 for each leg­ islator and as much as $30,000 more for those in the leadership. Where’s news in the Banner? To the editor: It doesn't seem like the Banner is as good as it used to be. There are pages of sports and pages of legal notices. Where’s the news? Catharine Barlow, Hastings But the dilemma: How to get the pay raise without voting for it? The treachery of tlie Michigan State Senate came into play. The leadership made a secret deal with the House of Repiesentatives. The deal was simple. The House opened its ses­ sion and Representative after Representative denounced the proposed raise and vulnerable members could all vote against it and still get the money. Of course, meanwhile, the Michigan State Senate members failed *o open tiieir session at all, letting the pay raise go into effect with­ out any vote. Simple. This for a body that enjoys six months actual vacation each year and of the time they are "working” manage to squeeze in only 93 session days. There is much to be done to reform the Michigan Legislature. Eliminating the State Senate is but a beginning. In order to place the proposed constitution­ al amendment on the 2006 ballot, citizens must collect over 357.COO valid signatures within 180 days, and file the petitions 120 days before the election. Of course, the Legislature could place the matter on the bal­ lot by their own vote, but don't hold your breath. In the interests of full disclosure, I must note that I was one who prompted the Barry County Democratic Party to propose such a resolution to the Michigan Democratic Party convention last month, but it was rejected without much comment. The entrenched special interests enjoy the status quo. It was designed by and for than. It remains to be seen if the people will rise up and take this first obvious step to true reform. Robert E. Dwyer, Hastings To the editor. Do you have anything that works in an age like ours? In the last few weeks I have seen and heard from grandparents, parents, young people and children alx>ut so much family pain and suffering. We can’t blame people for asking why. Or, what is the cause of all this pain and suffer­ ing? You have no doubt heard of the law that says for every effect there must be a sufficient cause. Have you also noticed that instructional boots are a great help in answering our many "whys?" though we often fail to use the wis­ dom shared by the author. I will share some of the cause and effects I found in our instruc­ tion book, the Holy Bible First, what arc the causes of the perilous times foretold for the last days of this age? "But know this, that in the last days per­ ilous times will come. For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness, but deny­ ing its power. And from such people turn sway! For of this sort are those who creep into households and make captives of gullible women loaded down witb sins, led away by various lusts, always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.” 2 Timothy 3:1-7. Second, What is the cause and effect of all the divorces, unmarried families, etc.? "Marriage is honorable among all, and the bed undefiled; but fornicators and adulterers God will judge. Hebrews 13:4. "Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has right­ eousness with lawlessness? And what com­ munion has light with darkness?" 2 Corinthians 6:14. Third. Who or what is the cause and effect of virtually all our choices? "Do not be deceived. God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corrup­ tion. but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due sea­ son we shall reap if we do not lose heart." Galatians 6:7-9. Fourth. Who is right and wise? "For 1 bear them witness that they have a zeal for God. but not according to knowledge. For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted to the righteousness of God. For Christ is the end of the law for right­ eousness (right-wiseness) to everyone who believes." Romans 10:2-4. Fifth. What are the three “alls” of our Lord and Savior's great commission? "And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying. ’All author­ ity has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of afl the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age’." Amen. Matthew 28:18-20. Sixth, What is the priority formula for all our needs? "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." Matthew 6:33. Seventh. What is so unique about Jesus Christ ? His Diety. His Cross and Hi* resur­ rection. "Therefore 1 said to you that you will die in your sins; for if you do not believe that 1 am He. you will die in your sins/ John 8:24. ... "Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My way but Yours, be done." Luke 22:42 "Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus And being found in appearance as a man. He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross." Philippians 2:5. "Then He said to them all. ‘If anyone desires to come after Me. let him deny him­ self, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. ” Luke 9:23. "And whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple." Luke 14:27. “...and declared to be the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead." Romans 1:4. And we know that al) things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28. "AU that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comn X Me I will by no means cast <*x.’john 6:37. Rus Sarver, Hastings Teens tell terrors of tobacco Southeastern Elementary students hi Beverly Baron's classroom heard presentations from Teens Against Tobacco Use recent­ ly. Hastings High School students visit the classrooms and explain the dangers of smoking. TATU members present a program that appeals to all the senses in order to teach student about the dangers of smoking. These students in Mary Ackerson's class­ room pose with the TATU presenters. Red Cross recruiting disaster action teams The American Red Cross of West Central Michigan is recruiting volunteers who live in Lake Odessa. Middleville. Hastings and heard! Southeastern Barry County. When a disaster occurs the American Red Cross of West Central Michigan is there to provide relief in the form of food, clothing and shelter to people in need. A disaster can be a fire, flood or tornado. When these occur, the Red Cross sends in a Disaster Action Team (DAT). These teams ensure that disas­ ter clients do not have to worry about food, clothing or a place to stay while the family attends to the matter of putting their homes and lives back together. “Every community and county in West Central Michigan needs Disaster Action Teams, and sooner rather than later,” said Lisa Marks, a spokeswoman for the American Red Cross of West Central Michigan. "The American Red Cross will provide training for prospective team members at no charge." The next session is coming up. and your community can use your help. Disaster Action Team class times (all three classes must be taken) are: • Friday. April 15, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. — Introduction to Disaster Services. • Saturday. April 16,8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Disaster Family Service. • Sunday, April 17, I to 4:30 p.m. — Disaster Action Team Orientation. For more information about joining the disaster action team, call the American Red Cross of West Central Michigan at 1-800­ 482-2411. extension 3113, to get more details or to sign up for classes. of time and money from the American peo­ ple. Victims across the country each year can be helped by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, which enables the Red Cross to provide shel­ ter, food, counseling and other assistance to those in need. Call 1-800-HELP NOW or 1-800-257­ 7575 (Spanish). Contributions to the Disaster Relief Fund may be sent to the local American Red Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross. P. 0, Box 37243. Washington. DC 20013. Internet users can make a secure online contribution by visiting wnw.redcross.org. Ten Commandments in public? Legislation is being proposed in Michigan to require the post­ ing of the Ten Commandments. Do you think the Ten Commandments and other religious documents should be on dis­ play in public buildings like the courthouse and schools? our weekly question. TteHMtfag. Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry) County since 1856 pubinhn^. Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. MM3 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 rrwewne «*acooa jonn jacoos Wm Praatoant Prutoant Steven Sacratofy/Taaaamr • NEWSROOM• David T. Young (Edkx) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Edita) Helen Mucky PathdaJohns Bred Bremer Fran Fevermen Vonda Buczvnski, Wayland: Bill McClurkin, Hastings: Harry Pabberri, Hastings: Lenena Ward, Middleville: Samantha Scutt, Rockford: Barbara Stapish. Hastings: Sandra Ponsetto KetyUoyd Marcie Westover Heather Reed • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT * ... .......... araw 800 am. to 530 pjn. “The Ten Commandments should be the way we lead our lives. We need to have them posted so we can improve ourselves." “Yes. they should be posted in public places. We should stick to them, too.” "Yes. 1 would like to see them posted. It might do some good." "The Ten Commandments are the basis of all our laws. It is just common sense to post them where people can be reminded of them." “Yes. it is a very good idea to post them. They are really important to the American character.” “Yes. they should defi­ nitely be on display. When they look God out of the schools, everything start­ ed going downhill." Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buc.ge Jonathan Jacoba Sutiacrtpitofl Ratoa: $25 p« yw m Bany County $27 par yaar m adtoming oowtou $29 par year atouWiara POSTMASTER Sand litolli ctiangu to: P.O Box B HaaBnga. Ml 4905M8CJ2 Sacond Oau Postage Paid M Huangs, Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 17. 2005 - Page 5 Exchange Club Young Citizens of month announced for March Don’t overlook public service of a maverick Sports jargon has become an accepted part of our daily­ speech in modem American society, but sometimes we can answered. At times, guys like these have been regarded as obstruc­ misuse and misapply such words and phrases. tionists and naysayers. They've been accused of not being Take, for example, "ballpark figure." which means an team players. approximation, yet baseball is a sport that prides itself on sta­ But I maintain there can be times the leader or the majority tistical accuracy rather than estimates. Then there was all that of a governmental body can be marching in the wrong direc­ football talk at the start of the War in Iraq, such as "The pres­ tion. When that might be happening, there's an obvious need ident called an audible” by changing the “game plan” during for someone to raise a voice in protest, a voice calling for a re­ the “kickoff” of the war. examination of something that’s not working, or for stopping One phrase that's caught my attention recently, because it's a disaster before it occurs. Such a voice could have come in handy about three-quarters of a century ago in Hitler's used a lot locally, is “team player." The most recent example was used by Barry County Board Germany and Stalin's Soviet Union. of Commissioners Chairwoman Clare Tripp in explaining her Many government units these days like to see themselves as support for re-appointing former County Commissioner Ken members of a team because they're all trying to accomplish Neil to the Parks and Recreation Commission. the same thing — quality government at the lowest possible Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors for March from the Exchange Club of Hastings are (from left) Abby Worm, Myrina Clements, Marie Hoffman, Dane Schils and Jared Bosma. shown with Principal Mike Karasinky. Central Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for March, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are (from left) Jordan Bell, James Irvine and Evyn Willett, shown with Principal John Johnston. . "Team player” could have different meanings for different price. However, if the leadership insists that being a team people. 1 suppose it all depends on where you're sitting when player means never questioning the majority, never presenting you examine the two words and their use. the minority point of view, we’ve lost the very tilings we cher­ On one hand, and 1 suspect this is what Tripp was trying to explain, a team player could be someone who is very cooper­ ative, unselfish, puts the group's goals ahead of one’s person­ al agenda, someone who has no ax to grind. ish about our republic, the freedom to choose the right course after weighing all options and evidence. I myself have served on committees, and I know I've ruffled a few feathers because sometimes I did not agree with the On the other hand, a team player can be viewed as a “suck- majority opinion, sometimes I raised my voice in protest, up,” a mindless follower, a “yes man” or someone lacking the based on my deeply held personal beliefs. So ! know how it ability to think for himself or herself and to come up with orig­ feels to be outside the mainstream. Yet I also know that the vast majority of us who serve have inal ideas. I submit that every board, commission, council or commit­ the same goals, we only differ in bow to achieve them. I say tee, whether appointed or elected, needs good team players to we let everyone and all points of view be heard, make a deci­ be effective, but they always need a different voice, a maver­ sion and then move forward. Of course, the maverick should ick. someone to play the role of devil's advocate. live by the majority's decision. But an outspoken dissenter it’s not always a good thing to have “everybody on the same should not be left out of the process. Let's just say 1 see a team as a collection of different people page" because, “then only one of us is doing the thinking.” with different ideas and not afraid to express them, but all As former U.S. Senator Lloyd Benson of Texas once said, I subscribe to that theory because I've seen instances in should have the ability to accept the consensus of the majori­ local government in which the maverick served the people well. Some examples were Emmet Herrington on the Barry tyJ , Being a team player indeed is a laudable characteristic for County Board of Commissioners, Donald Spencer on the an applicant to a board, commission or council, but don't over­ Hastings City Council, former State Senator Jack Welborn and look what one free-thinking maverick can bring to the table. U.S. Senator John McCain of Arizona. These are and were I’ve got to believe in the long run it will reap rewards of bet­ guys who didn't always go along with the prevailing opinion, ter government. the guys who haven't been afraid to ask those "dumb ques­ — Fred Jacobs Students at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades for March are Kali Straube and Heather Jozwik, shown with teacher Don Schils. ’ -e president, J-Ad Graphics tions" about inside government information the public wants Jeromy Dobbin, shown here with Principal Michael Sweeney, has been selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings as Young Citizens of the Month tor March at St. Rose School. Stacey Baker, shown here with student teacher Amanda Gurtowsky. is Young Citizen of the Month for March from Pleasantview Elementary School Star Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for March, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Garrett Powers and Bobby Leedy, shown with teacher Cindy Wilcox. The Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens of the Month tor March, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Shayna Alendar and Shane Tossava. shown with teacher Kelly Peterson. �Page 6 - Thursday. March 17,2005 - The Hasting* Banner ________ Carl B. Rose Donald Forrest Kimmey ZEPHYRHILLS. FLA. - Cart B. Rose, age 83. passed away Sunday. March 6. 2005 at the East Pasco Medical Center. Mr. Rose was bom November 18, 1922 in Nashville, the son of Dari ani Elva (Farley) Rose. He served in the U.S. Army in Europe dur­ ing World War II. Carl married Agnes Ruby (Hill) on August 21. 1945. He was employed.by the E.W. Bliss Company for 30 years until his retirement He was preceded in death by his parents. Dari and Elva; and son, Brian. Carl is survived by his wife of 59 years. Ruby; sons, Ray and (Mary) Rose of Hastings and Kevin and (Tena) Rose of Battle Creek; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and sister. Doris (Rose) Link of Charlotte. Funeral services were held at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida on Friday. March 11, 2005. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity. Arrangements were made by the Whitfield Funeral Home of Zephyrhills, Florida. PRAGUE, OKLAHOMA - Donald Forrest Kimmey was bom on December 19, 1938 m Barry County and departed this life on Saturday, March 12, 2005 in Prague, Oklahoma, at the age of 66. Donald, the son of Stanley and Izola (Johnson) Kimmey, was a resident of Prague. Okla. He married Joyce Elaine Jenney on July 30, 1966. Donald was an industrial engineer with Labour Pump Co. . He was preceded in death by his mother. Survivors include: wife, Joyce Kimmey of the home; sons. Donald Kimmey, Jr. of Euless, Texas, Terrence Kimmey of Kalamazoo. John Kimmey of Elkhart. Ind.; daughter, Tracey Kimmey Hennessy of Oklahoma City Okla.; father, Stanley Kimmey of Delton; brothers, Ronald Kimmey of Ann Arbor. Forrest Kimmey of Delton; sister, Shelia Kimmey Ferris of Campbell, Calif; and four grandchildren. No funend services will be held. A guest book is available to share your memories online. Please visit www.Parks Brothers.net Arrangements by Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Prague. Okk. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PUi ASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2*01 1 MX) Ro*d. Dowiin*. .Ml 4«)05<» Patfor. Sieve Olmstead. (616) 75I-3O2I church phone Sonda> Service: *30 un.; Sunday School 114 am; Sunday Evrrnn* Senice 640 p.«; Bible Study A Pray rt time WctlnexdKy nights 6:30 M-37 South u M-79. Rev Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269­ pin ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH S. Jeflervm Father Al RihscU. I’j'tor Saturday Mavs 4J0 p.m.; Sunday Mum 8 30 a m. and 1140 am.; Confc^km Saturday 3:30-4:15 pjB II ACTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOO 1674 Wcm State Road. Haatmg*. Midi W. Clayton Gmtuou. Pastor. Sunday School *30 tom.; classes for all ago. Morning Wonhip 1040 am. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 740 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-I2F. Youth Ministries or Teen BiHe Quiz 'ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. W ELCOME CORNERS UNITO) ME THOOtST CHURCH MBS N Hruadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Ro Bob Smith. Hunk 945­ 2654 Worship Services: Sunday. 10 30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 am EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH ' Mr-Arr Chart h of the Worldwide Anglican Communion. “ 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broadway and W Center St). Church Office: (616) *45-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe III. Rector. Mr. F. William Voctberg. Director of Music Sunday Worship - 8 am. and 10 am. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 am Sunday Nuneiy Available at 10 am. CHURCH OF THE N AZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 am. Sunday School Hour. II40 a m. Mornmg Worship Sen ice; 6.00 pm evening Service. Wednesday 7 00 p.m Sen ices for zKdults, Tsens and Children. CEDAR CREEK BIBIJI Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 m: South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at *45 am.; Worship I IDO im.: Evening Service at 640 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 740 p.m QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday Worship II am.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 19058 COUNTRY CHAPEL I TOTED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077 Pastor Patti hcrpole Sunday Ainring worship ■cnice>45 am Nursery provided. Sunday evening “New Beginnings'* startv at 5:15 with meal. 5.30 adult Mirnll gr.nip. youth group, bds club, 6:30 praise service. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men's group 2nd and 4ih Thursdays al 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Bible Study IhuTMlays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Coming in January, exploring spiritua] gift.’ Bible study. Church website: coun rychapelume org. W OODC.tOVE BRETHREN CHBiCTUN PARISH 48X7 Cma Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessi­ ble and elevator. Sunday School *30; Chur * Service 10:30 am. 945-4995 Church Website www.hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007 Church Secretary­ Treasurer, Linda Cobb. Office hours, Tues.. Wed . Thun 9 am to 1pm. Sun Morning: *30 am Sunday School; 1*45 am Morning Worship. Sun. evening service 6 pm; SooShme Preschool (ages 3 ft 4k Tues.. Thun from 9-11:30 am. 1240-2:30 pm; Wed S-8pm Pioneer Club (Gr K-5) (evening meal at 6 prat Wed. 6-8 pm Middle School Youth ft Sr. High Youth; Wed. 7 pm - Prayer Mtg. SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd (In-mg). Rl Rev Dand T. Hustwick Rector. Sunday Service Tunes *15 am. Morning Prayer. 11 DO am. Holy Communion. Wednesday 640 p.m. Evening Prayer service. All services using the tnditioml 1921 Book of Common Prayer. For more informa­ tion and Holy Day service times call (269) 795-2370 or tte Rectory 948­ 9327. Visit our webane at 4npj/wvw cburateeek^MtotarcW andrewmatL' or e-mail us M rtrevhuxt wick«»y-abco.com. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dan Currie, Senior Ptafar. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries. Pastor Ryan White. Youth. *30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 1*45 in.. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.nt. Evening Service; 740 p m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana. Sr and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Tune Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway, Nashville. Ml 49073. Pastor Doo Roscoe. (517) 852 9228. Morning Cdefcrabou 10 am. Fellowship Tune before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group min­ istry. Icadsship training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spun-filled dnrch. Mecca* at un Maple Leaf Grmge. Hwy M-66 toute of Assyria Rd.. IrnWhlfak 49073. Suu Prune & Wontap 1*30 am.. 640 pm; Wrf. 6:30 pm Jens Ctab for boys A ages 4-12. Pteten David and Rote MacDonald. Aa oasis of God's love. "Where Everyone b Someone Special.- For information call I-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Dniel Hofmann 623-5400. Worship Services: 1:30 and II im Sunday Schoo) for ail ages at 9 45 am. Nuncry provided. Jr. Church Jr. and Sr High Youth Snnday MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E Mam Street. MiddteviBe. Midi Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor. Phone 795­ 9030 Sunday Mam 448 pxa fint Friday Holy Hour 5 pm CmAMisi 30 nunutes before Mass. Rosary Prayer 30 minutes before Mau. This information on worship service is pros ided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FU NERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED SAND RIDGE BANK of Hastings Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings "Prescriptions " I IBS Jefferson - 945-3429 BOSLEY PHARMACY • HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan PRA1R!EVILI£ BULE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Deton. Ml 49046 • 269-671-4193. Pastor. Bernard Blair. Associate FsMor. Roger Claypool Sunday School 10 tom.; Worship Service II torn.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchippenDeMunter. Sunday Wonhip 9:15 a.m. • Sunday School 10JO a.m CT. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Naihville. Rev Al Russell. Pastor A raiuxxi of St. Rtwe Catholic Church. Hastings. Mam Sunday at *30 tom. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 EStme Rd. (Corner of Sime Rd and Bokwood St across from Tom’s Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pernor. Brun Teed. Pamor at Cmmecfing A Visitatro. Dem Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nonary avaitabte far all services Sundays WanMp aantaam 8J0 aad 1140 tom. Quizzing Practice 8 JO tom. Kidi far Christ In through grade and Toddlers through K ctasaes provided 11 into, Mm otay. Sunday School far al agn IODO a.m. Aduh electives for Mach: Creation. The Key To Kingdom Authority aad The Week That Changed Everyth**, reflecting on the tot week ofChritt't life. Sunday Evening Service 6D0 p.m. Wr in today MMwoek: *00 a.m. SCAMPS (senior citizen.) Bible Study. 6J0 pxr. aduka; Sing' n Share AFeamdmioa Class Youth 6th-8th grades. Faith 4 Life A 9-l2ih grades Children 2 yrs. trough Sth grade. Faith Weaver friends. Thursday: Senior Adult Coflee How. *30-II DO tom. Easter Serviraa: Sunday. March 27th 8:30 Musk and drama presentation. -Our God Reign.-; *15-10:15 tom.. Ea.ter Breakfast; 10:30 am. Traditional Easier Service. Norma Jean Ellis DELTON - Norma Jean Ellis, age 63. Delton, passed away Saturday, March 12. 2005. Norma Jean was bom September 1, 1941 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Lawrence and Wilma (Pash) Lawrence. A member of the Red Hal Society, she enjoyed crocheting, shopping, visiting and going to lunch with family and friends. She is survived by her husband. Gerald, who she married in 1978; children. Tracy (Joseph) Thompson. Michael F&rr, Laurie Travis, all of Pine Lake and Scott (Joy) Farr of Indiana; step sons, Danny (Angela) Ellis of Parchment, and Gerald Ellis Jr. of Shclp Lake, Michael Ellis of Quincy and Jeff Ellis of Hoduach; a brother. Duane (Mabie) Willcn of Kalamazoo; a sister. Diane (Don) East of Portage; several grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a husband. Delbert Farr and a brother. Cyril Willcn. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday. March 17. 2005. 11 a.m. at Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Interment HRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mkh 49058 (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Ganuon. Pastor Sunday Services *00 tom. Tradmoaal Worship; IODO tom. Coffee How. 10:10 a.m. Church School; 11:20 a.m. Contemporary Worship. The *00 service is broadcast over WBCH AM 1220. Nursery care is provided during both services. March 17 8:30 torn. Women's Bible Study March 2B - 3D0 p.m. Lakewood Choral Society Performance in Sharpe Hall March 23 • 6:15 xm Men's Bible Study COMING Uh Seder Meal on Maundy Thursday. Good Friday Services. Easter Sunday Service at Central School Auditorium! Mark J. Fitzgerald, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly March 12. 2005. Mark was bom on August 9, 1960. the son of John and Ione (Nichols) Fitzgerald. Mark was an employee of Tom Otto Turkey Farm for over 13 years. He enjoyed traveling with the local band CulfMit. He is survived by a sister, Tracy (Nick) Wirsch; a brother, Mike Fitzgerald; special friend. Jackie Farr; his foster parents. Robert and Beverly Lumbert; and several nieces and nephews and friends. Mark was preceded in death by his mother, Ione Steele arid a son. Aaron Davis. A graveside service will be conducted. Saturday, March 19. 2005, at Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the family will be appreciated. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. I Barbara Gene Smith| BUSHNELL. FLORIDA - Barbara Gene Smith. 76. of Bushnell. Florida, formerly of Middleville, passed away February 27, 2005. She was bom in Portland, in 1928. Barbara married Richard E. Smith in 1950. They resided in M.'ddleville, and owned Smith Pharmacy for over 30 years. Barbara graduated from Western Michigan University with bachelor and master degrees in educa­ tion. She retired from Thomapple Kellogg Elementary School in Middleville in 1988. Upon retiring Barbara and Dick became full time R.V.ers until Dick's passing in 1991. After Richard's death Barbara continued their dream of travel throughout North America and Mexico in an R.V. Barbara, for the past 10 years has resided m Bushnell. Florida. She is survived by her three children and two granddaughters. Kevin Smith and AmySmith both from Fort Lauderdale. Florida and Craig Smith of Jacksonville. Florida and Craig's daughters, Cassie and Courtney. A memorial service was held March 13. 2005 at the Florida Memorial Gardens in Rockledge. Florida. She will be so dearly missed by all that knew and loved her. but she will never be forgotten. MIDDLEVILLE - Genevieve Elaine (Biggs) Stnible, age 83. of Middleville and Hastings, passed away at Pennock Hospital on Wednesday. March 9. 2005. She was bom to Clarence and Minnie (Roush) Biggs in Hastings on July 16, 1921. Her family moved to South Haven, when she was three years old. •, -j:; . • In 1940 she returned to Hastings to work for Consumers Power Co. From there she worked at the National Bank in Hastings. In 1948 she began her career in the insur­ ance business, working for the Sherwood Agency, which later became the Stack Agency. After a successful and rewarding 48 year career. Genevieve retired in 1996 from the Gordon Ironside Agency. Genevieve was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She married Emerson Struble on October 16, 1942. He preceded her in death February 4. 1999. She is survived by two sisters, Norma (Donald) Sothard of Hastings, and Frances (Stanley) Jones of Bloomfield Hills; many nieces and nephews. Genevieve has been entombed at the Old Rugged Cross Mausoleum at Chapel Hill in Grand Rapids, where services were held on Friday. March 11. 2005 with Rev. Kathy GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street. Hastmg. Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Aston. Pwtor Thursday. March 17 - 12D0 p m Lenten Lunch A Worship; 3:45 p.m. Clapper Ifcaes; 5:45 pm. Grace Notes; 7D0 p.m. Choir. 7D0 p.m. Adventurers. Friday, March 18 6:30 p.m. Palm Sunday Practice. Saturday. March 19 - *00 tom. Palm Sunday Practice; 2.00 p.m. The Way; 5D0 p.m. Holy Communion. Sunday. March 20 - 1D0 A 1*45 tom. Holy Communion; *30 tom. Sunuay School; 12J0 pun. Hying Doves. God's Children. Little Angels Theadey. March 22 - IDO pjn. Overeaten Anonymous HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODICT CHURCH 209 W Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday *00 a.m.-Noon and 1DO-3D0 p.m. Friday 940 tom.-Noon. Sunday mornin* worship hours: 8 JO LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 1*30 Refreshments. 11 DO Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes H 8:15. *30 and 11 tom. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays M 7 p.m.. and the Praise Dram rehearses on Thursdays « 6:30 p.m. Mark J. Fitzgerald HASTINGS Brown officiating. Memorials can be made to the Ftrst United Methodist Church in Hastings. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. I HASTINGS - Phyllis A. Craig, age 98. of Hastings, passed away at Tendercare of Hastings on Saturday. March 12. 2005. She was bom to Ira and Edith (Dimond) Edger in Barry County on August 5, 1906. Phyllis spent her entire life in Barry County (mostly in Hastings). She graduated from Hastings High School and Western Michigan University where she completed her certifi­ cation for teaching. She taught school for 21 years at the Little Brick School on Hammond Road. She retired from teaching but contin­ ued to tutor students from her home for many years. Phyllis was a member of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. She married Floyd Craig on April 16. 1939 - he preceded her in death March 1.1976. She was also pre­ ceded in death by her parents and her sisters, Stella Foreman. Nina Poland, Lillian Wilson, and Isabelle Ryan. She is survived by many nieces, nephews, many grcat-nieccs. and great-nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in memory of Phyllis A. Craig. Funeral services were held Wednesday. March 16, 2005 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Father Charles P. McCabe officiat­ ing. Burialwas at Rutland Township Cemetery. Arrangements arc by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Neva 1. Sackett| GRAND LEDGE - Neva I. Sackett, age 87. of Grand Ledge, formerly of Mulliken, died Tuesday morning. March 8, 2005 at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility in Charlotte. Mrs. Sackett was bom June 23. 1917 in Roxand Township, a daughter of Charles A. and Edna Grace (Green) Bell. She was pre­ ceded in death by her husband. Noble, and her daughter. Vanya Ackerson. Mrs. Sackett was a life member and twice Past Matron of Mulliken O.E.S. Chapter #161. Surviving are her daughter, Amanda (Bryce) MacDonald of Vermontville; two sons. Bill (Chris) Sackett of Byron Center and Bob (Sue) Sackett of Grand Ledge; 11 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services were held 10:30 a.m. Friday at Barker-Leik Funeral Home. Mulliken, with Rev. Alan Leach officiating. Interment was in Welch Cemetery. Eastern Star services were held Thursday evening at the funeral home. Pallbearers were Dennis Ackerson. Randy Hankins, Scott Hartman. Ken MacDonald. Tony Pruden. Ben Sackett. Cory Sackett, Tim Sackett and Tim Ware. Arrangements were made by Barkcr-Lcik Funeral Home, Mulliken. Barbara Luella (Blair) (Cox) ___________ Herbert___________ NASHVILLE - Barbara Luella (Blair) (Cox) Herbert, of Nashville, born January 4, 1935 to parents Olive (Baker) and William Blair. Accepting the Lord as her personal savior in 1967 and having completed her earthly purpose for Him. her Lord gently lifted her into His arms and promoted her to glory in heaven to begin her eternal life March 10. 2005. People will remember Barb for her unfail­ ing love and devotion to her family and close friends, her unshakable strength in and love for her Lord, kindness, generosity, and good humor. She touched many lives by her faith and commitment to Jesus. She was an awe­ some warrior for the Lord. Psalm: 116:15, “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” Barb served her communities as a volun­ teer Giri Scout leader. Sunday school teacher and ministered to people through her CB han­ dle “Rebel’s Angel.” She owned and operat­ ed a restaurant with her husband Leonard Cox in Huntsville, TN, where she also hosted a weekly Bible television show. She was a talented ard urearivc crafter who especially enjoyed crocheting, painting, and collecting recipes She will be greatly missed until reunited in Heaven by her husband. Art Herbert; step­ daughter, Teresa (Jim) (Cox) Mullis of Georgia; children. Randy (Rose) Cox of Nashville. Gary (Maty) Cox V Howe, IN. Barbara (Ken) Richards of Nashville. Dianna (Rick) Knauss of Middleville. Tatnela Tviss of Caledonia. Bradley Cox of Middleville; stepchildren. Paul (Marlene) Herbert of North Carolina, Tim Herbert of Honda and Melissa Herbert of Florida; siblings, Marilyn (George) Boden. Bill (Brenda) Blair. Bnard (Bonnie) Blair. Judy Kaye Hill. Linda Burchett; and stepmother, Judy Blair, dearest aunts, Ann Wright of Modesto. California and Frances Hayes of Kalamazoo; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, aad friends; long-time friends, Marlene VanOcker. Fred and Sylvia Westra, "sister in Christ" Peggy Hoffman, "daughter in Christ" Becky Irving. Preceded in death by her parents. Olive and William Blair, brother. Dick Curtis; sister, Cindy Talbot; and-husband, Leonard Cox A private burial service was held Tuesday. March 15 by her fiunily ar Rutland Township Cemetery in Hastings. A celebration of her life (open microphone format) will be held al Prairieville Bible Church. 12711 S. M-43 Hwy. in Delton, 1 p.m. Saturday. March 19. 2005. Her son. Gary Cox. officiating. A luncheon will follow. Floral arrange­ ments will be received at the church that Saturday morning from 10 a.m. until noon. Arrangements by Daniels Funeral home, Nashville. Em Rostella Mettemick (nte _________ Young)_____________ ALTO - Eva Rosezella Metiernick (nee Young), of Alto pasaed peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on Thursday. March 10. 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Mettemick. Sr.; grandchildren. John Mettemick. Wendi Bntinsma; great grand­ children. Ronald and Taylor Wolf; brother. Arnold Young; and sister. Margaret Herp. She is survived by her children, Harold Jr. and Ruth Ann Mettemick of Alto. William and Rose Marie Bruinsma of Middleville; grandchildren. Terry (Cheryl) Mettemick. Nancy (Scott) Wolf, Tun (Kathy) Mettemick. Cheri (Doug) Nagel; great-grandchildren. Ashley and Andrew Mettemick. Brit. Brandon and Christa Reinhart, William Wolf. Tyler and Kaela Mettemick. Madison Nagel; brother, John (Judy) Young of Byron Center, sislers-in-law, Jean (Harry) Segard of Georgetown Township. Shirley Mettemick of Benzonia; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. The Mass of Christian Burial was offered Monday. March 14. 2005 at Holy Family Catholic Church. 9669 Kraft SE with Fr. David E. LeBlanc, celebrant. Interment St. Patrick's Cemetery. . The family suggests memorial contribu­ tions be made to Holy Family Building Fund or charity of one's choice. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralbome.com. Arrangements were made by MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home. Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 17.2005 - Page 7 I MIDDLEVILLE - Miles Kelly Walter, age 42, of Middleville, died Wednesday. March 9. 2005 at Pennock Hospital. Miles was bom on March 30. 1962 in Grand Rapids, the son of Jim and Lora (Weaver) Walter. He was raised in th* Kentwood/Grand Rapids areas and attended schools there, graduating in 1980 from East Kentwood High School. He went on to attend Ferris State College for one year. He was married to Deborah Lynn Barnes oti September 11, 1982. He was a licensed residential builder for several years. He was a member and trustee of Middleville Wesleyan Church, a member of Home Building Assoc, of Greater Grand Rapids, member Remodelers Council. avid outdoorsman enjoyed hunting, fishing, camp­ ing, bowling and playing softball. Miles is survived by is wife. Debbie; son, Seth (Amanda) Walter of Middleville; par­ ents, Lora and Jim Walter of Middleville; sis­ ter, Mindy Walter of Grand Rapids; mother­ in-law and father-in-law. Judy and Stan Barnes of Grand Rapids; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Kim and Nathan Winters of New York; niece and nephew. Anna and Joe Winters of New York; and a host of friends. Preceding him in death were an infant daughter, Kelly Lynn Walter. Services were held Saturday, March 12, 2005 at Middleville Wesleyan Church with Pastor Mark Patchett officiating. Burial was at Pine Hill Cemetery, Kentwood. Memorial contributions may be made to Middleville Wesleyan Church or Pennock Hospital Foundation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funernlbome.com) Donna J. Burch CLARKSVILLE - Donna J. Burch, of Clarksville, passed away on March 10,2005 in Grand Rapids. She was bom in Whitehall, on February 9. 1934 to David and Helen Kinsey. Donna was preceded in death by her par­ ents. several brothers and sisters; and her husband of 43 years. Ralph L. Burch. Donna belonged to the Portland Rebekah Lodge, Clarksville Lions Club, various ama­ teur radio dubs, Bowne Mennonite Church, and was a charter member of the MI Can Cope Support Group” of Ionia County. She is survived by her son. Ralph M. (Donna L.) Burch of Pacific Junction, IA; daughter, Jeanne (Rodney) Haynor of Clarksville; sister. Grayce Bush of Muskegon; grandchildren, Eric (Jamie) Kramer of Pacific Junction. IA. Amy Nicole Burch of Davenport. IA. Michael D. Burch of Pacific Junction, IA. and Paul C. Haynor of Clarksville; great granddaughters. Charice, Kelsey, and Cheyenne; along with several nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held Sunday. March 13,2005 at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Burial took place in Clarksville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or the American Diabetes Association. . Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Clarence J. uSam" Rose Arline Inez Hokanson| VERMONTVILLE Arline Inez Hokanson. age 82, of Vermontville died Sunday. March 13,2005 al home. Arline was bom February 20, 1923 in Vermontville, daughter of Herbert and Thelma Howe. She was married to Hale Hokanson on February 14,1942 and they cel­ ebrated 50 years of marriage in 1992. Arline is survived by children, Gary (Pat) Hokanson of Virginia, Paula (Gerald) Cole of Charlotte, Lyle (Mary) Hokanson of Vermontville and Loa (Ben) Kinyon of Mulliken; nine grandchildren, Amy (Jeff) Zemke, Joanna (Eric) Smith. Kristen (Derry) Bishop. Ryan (Kelly) Cole, Dana (Chris) Johnston. Luke Kinyon. Sara (Marc) Miller. Jay Hokanson, Erin Hokanson (Justin Campbell); 10 great grandchildren. Allison and Andrew Smith. Max and Sam Zemke. Madeline, Reece and Lydia Cole. Elijah Felzke. Cole and Kinsley Johnston; step grandson. O’Brien Miller, step granddaugh­ ter, Alyssa Clark; one sister, Virginia Fox; sis­ ters-in-law, Neva Hokanson, Norma (William) Hosier and Lillian Patterson and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother, Stanley Howe and sister. Pauline Healy. Also surviving is Ernest Lindberg her faithful companion and loving caretaker. Mom was a lady of many talents and names. She was Toby to the Hokansons and classmates and Toby was the signature she used on her artwork. An accomplished artist in many fields, she loved and taught oil paint­ ing, acrylics and watercolors. Mom was a beautiful seamstress and loved to create and maintain flowerbeds surrounding her home, her most enduring name was Grandma Heidi, as all her grandchildren and great grandchil­ dren called her... all of them hold many won­ derful memories in their hearts. Memorial services were held. Wednesday, March 16. 2005 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home in Charlotte with Rev. Jocllen Hosier officiating. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Eaton Community Hospice. 2675 S. Cochran Rd.. Charlotte, MI 48813 or the Vermontville Public Library, 120 E. First St., Vermontville, Ml 49096. Envelopes available at the funeral home. LAKE ODESSA - Donna be II Mary Billeadeaux. age 83, of Lake Odessa, died early Tuesday morning, March 8,2005 at The Hospice House of Lansing, in Lansing. She was bom March 17, 1921 in Lansing, the daughter of Leo and Gertrude (Gtpe) Murphy. Donna was married to Duane Billeadeaux in 1941; be preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, and one brother. She is survived by her brother, Wayne (Carol) Murphy of Diamondale; son, Dana (Glenna) Billeadeaux of Lake Odessa; and her daughters. Renee Martemucci of Lansing and Jourdaine Dittrich of Delton; grandchil­ dren, Sommer (Dan) Billeadeaux of Lake Odessa. Ark) Southerland of Lake Odessa. Jeff (Shanda) Wellman of Tennessee. Dawn (Brad) Wellman of Holt, Colleen Lehman of Grand Rapids. Mark Tasker of Grand Rapids, and Joni (Terry) Utting of Hudsonville; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great­ grandchildren. A private family graveside service r/as held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 12, 2005 at Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. We would especially like to thank all of the employees at the Hospice House of Lansing, and the wonderful nurses from Ionia County Hospice for all their help and support. Arrangements by Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. LANSING - Clarence J “Sam" Rose, age 60, of Lansing, died March 12,2005. Bom May 14. 1944 in Nashville. Mr. Rose was employed with Nashville Gravel for 18 years and loved to hunt, fish and had a great sense of humor. He was preceded in death by his sister, Edith Furlong. Surviving arc his wife of 21 years, Betty; three daughters, Tressa Rose, Marti Kruger and Rae Cel Rose; one son, Andrew J. Rose; two step-children, William A. (Christie) Morgan and Laurie L. (Kevin) Duits; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two sisters, Judy (George) McNitt and Mary Reid. Funeral services will be held Saturday. March 19. at noon at the Gorsliue-Runciman Co., Lansing Chapel, 900 E. Michigan Avenue, Lansing. Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Lansing. The family will receive friruds at the Chapel Friday from 2 to 4 and 6-8 p.m. Great great grandmother, Lucille Hewitt; great grandmother, Shiriene Demaray; Laurel Langenber. grandmother, Lindsay Tijerina, mother, and Naomi and Isabella Tijerina. Arrangements were made byGorslineRunciman Co., Lansing Chapel. ftra ItojW tew 1* Fem Doyle of Middleville will be celebrat­ ing her 88th birthday on March 31,21)05. Her daughters would like Io surprise her with a card shower. Th^se may be sent to her address at 500 Lincoln. Apt. 319. Middlevilk, MI 49333. BOY, Brody Curtis Smith, bom at Sparrow Hospital on Jan. 24. 2005 at 10:59 a.m. to Doug and Katie Ellen Smith of Lansing. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 21 1/4 indies long. GIRL, Emily Ruth, bora at Pennock Hospital on Wednesday, March 2, at 7:05 p.m. to Ken and Andrea Podbevsek of Dowling. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 3/4 inches long. GIRL, Amber Marii Brisco, bora at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 24. 2005 at 8:30 p.m. to Christina and Charles Brisco of Hastings. Weighing iO lbs. 1/2 ozs. and was 21 1/2 indies long. GIRL, Elizabecca Grace, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 28, 2005 at 6:11 p.m. to Danyelle and Dwight Peebles of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 1/2 ozs. and 20 1/4 inches long. Joyce M. Mixon and Timothy S. Peck are pleased to announce their engagement Joyce is the daughter of the late James B. and Marie A. Ciingenpeel from Flint Tim is the son of Bernard Peck and the late Sandra Peck of Hastings. A May 5,2005 wedding is being planned at 5 p.m. at the Church of Nazarene, 1716 N. Broadway, Hastings, by Pastor Timm Oyer. BOY, Noah Henry Rosenberg, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 23, 2005 at 409 a.m. to Jack and Amy Rosenberg of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20.5 inches long. trf _• ■ GIRL, Emily Laura Simmons, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 24, 2005 at 11:28 p.m. to Bri and Brian Simmons of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Travin Wayne Sinclair, bora at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 26, 2005 at 12:55 p.m. to Melissa Cunningham and Scott Sinclair of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 o»s. :md 20 inches long. GIRL, Ll. ren Jo Lamphere, bora at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 26, 2005 at 1109 p.m. to Mandy and Josh Lamphere of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Brooklyn Jane Neymeiyer, bora at Pennock Hospital on March 3, 2005 9:04 p.m. to Amy Hall and Terry Neymeiyer Jr. of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and was 21 inches long. Armand and Bonnie Ranguette of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Jessica, to Keith Troyer, son of Rod and Sherry Troyer of Fairview, Mich. Jessica is a graduate of Hastings High School and attended Michigan Slate University and is currently attending Kirtland College to obtain a degree in nurs­ BOY, Christopiier Jacob Kaufmann, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 28, 2005 at 8:26 a.m. to Freedom and Chad Kaufmann of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and 19 1/2 ing. Keith is a graduate of Fairview High School and is currently attending Michigan State University to obtain a degree in Civil inches long. Engineering. The couple is planning a June 25. 2005 wedding in Fairview. GIRL, Taysha Marie Quick, bom at Pennock Donald and Joann Totten of Ventura. California, and John Beckwith of Wyoming, and the late Bea Beckwith are pleased to announce, the engagement of their children. Pamela Kay Ronchetti and David Marquis Beckwith. Pamela is a graduate of Buena High, and is currently employed by Barry County. David is a graduate of Comstock Park High, and is currently employed by Calvin College. The couple is planning a July 16, 2005 wedding. Hospital on March 4, 2005 at 1:44 p.m. to Angela Raak and Tyrone Quick of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 1/4 ozs. and 20 inches long. Leadership Barry County group gets some iessons on diversity by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Dtonardo Pizana and Nick Reo. both from the Michigan State University Cooperative Extension in East Lansing, told the Leadership Barry County group about diver­ sity at its meeting March 1. Pizana. diversity and personnel specialist and Reo. American Indian liaison talked about "Multicultural Self Awareness.” Their presentation focused on issues of race, gen­ der, class, sexual orientation and disability. The two presented information in an atmosphere that allowed participants to dis­ cuss issues of race, class and economic status in a non-threatening way. They showed a film and used a Power Point presentation to guide the discussion. “We discussed the diversity of faith in West Michigan," said Dana Rittenberg, director of Leadership Barry County. This task was made a little easier because this year’s class includes two members of the clergy. The class also worked with Bob Nida on a problem the class members are trying to solve, which requires them to listen to each other’s good ideas and test them to sec which will work. This is the second year the leadership class has included a focus on diversity because of For more information about Leadership the evidence Barry County is changing slow­ Barry County, call Rittenberg at 945-2114. ly and future leaders must be prepared for a changing population. “Diversity" was the third of eight sessions offered to the lf you see this young man roaming Leadership Barry County Classof2005. tiie halls at wish him i Rittenberg said. "In February, we learned about local and state government his­ tory and structure. And we are looking forward to our upcom­ ing sessions that address man­ aging stress and problem solv­ ing. building consensus, con­ ducting effective meetings and communication skills." The group traveled through­ out Barry County Tuesday, March 15, exploring parts of the county with which they We love you, may not be familiar with and see the recent commercial and industrial development in the county. The group will travel to Lansing in April to meet with local state legislators. The class also studies national issues before the graduation Happy Anniversary, Brian & Brenda! ceremony in May. t Don Service will celebrate his 70th birth­ day on March 15, 2005. Don has four children. Pete (Michelle) Service, Perry Service, Paul (Kristy) Service and Sheita (Richard) Bell; eight grandchil­ dren; three great grandchildren with one expected soon. Don walked 70 miles from January to March 15th in honor of his 70th. Cards may be sent to Don at 1120 N. Jefferson, Hastings. Ml 49058. Happy 18th Birthday JEREMY! Robert and Karen Henney and Joseph and Kris Hanford of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their children Bobbie Henney and Joshua Hanford. Bobbie is a 2000 graduate of Hastings High School and a 2003 graduate of Grand Rapids Community College. She is currently employed at Pennock Hospital. Joshua is a 1995 graduate of Hastings High School and a 1999 graduate of Adrian College. He is currently employed at Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. A April 16, 2005 wedding is being planned. Capers celebrated silver wedding anniversary Din and Faye Caper celebrated their 25th anniversary on March 15, 2005. They have three children and five grandchildren �Page a - Thumdey. March 17.2005 - The HaaUnga Banner Annie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Happy St Patrick's Day to you and yours! State University. research for establishing the identity of the The spaghetti dinner al Central United “Cream of Wheat” man whose face has Methodist Church Saturday was well attend­ appeared on the boxes of the hot cereal for March 23. for Good Friday. The community Good Friday service will ed with desserts galore and ample food oth­ many years. A man who lived in Leslie had erwise. Barb DeLaney was in charge. The said he was the model for the trademark. He be held at 1 p.m March 25 at Central United tables were decorated with lots of green had been a chef in restaurants, on ships and on Methodist Church, with Rev. Mark Jarvie giv­ shamrocks and runners. trains. Are you wearing of the green? Lakewood school will be closed Friday. ing the message and ocher pastors taking pan. The local historical society met Thursday The cereal company had record of business Many churches will have services the evening of March 24 for of last week with Dr. George W. Shannon of dealings with him. but not his name. One of Chariton Park speaking. He had pictures of the genealogy society members working with Maundy Thursday. The calendar also showed there was to be no school Wednesday of this the two excavation sites on the grounds where once stood the school house built for the Mr. Lasardo found some of the pieces of the week. March 16. because of in-service train­ Native Americans in 1853 aad the chapel ing. There will be a pancake supper from 3 to 7 built for the Methodist Episcopal mission with Rev. Manessah Hickey die traveling cereal p.m. Saturday. March 19. at the Sebewa preacher. Students from GVSU are working Center United Methodist Church Fish suppers are being held at St. Edward's on the archaeological dig with tablespoons company stock. He chose to take the money. Lasardo's presentation covered means used Family Center on Friday nights and at St. of square nails used to hold the logs in place. to track Civil War soldiers of color. Often their identities were not given except in tax Anthony's church in Saranac. The VFW Post auxiliary will have a rum­ This is being done by proper scientific meth­ records ods with no time limit for completion. One Michigan enlistees went to Massachusetts to mage sale on three days later this month, March 24. 25 and 26 from 9 am. to 4 p.m. picture showed the big boulders which were join the 54th Infantry because it was com­ used, for foundation stones to support the logs posed entirely of black men. “Mr. Cream of each day. Lunch Is available. A former local resident, Julia Van Polen. of the schoolhouse. Shannon also covered Wheat” is buried in Leslie and Lasardo is other topics about the park. The next meeting hoping there can be a suitable gravestone pur­ age 95, died back on Tuesday, March 1. The in April will feature David Hess, who will chased to mark his spot. The hostesses VanPolen family lived here soon after their speak on the Ionia Free Fair. He is often heard immigration from the Netherlands in the early on radio as the announcer for Lakewood High and sifters. The chief find so far is a quantity puzzle. His second wife was from Leslie, and that is where they lived after retirement. The company offered him $1,000 or a block of if they owned Many property. for the day were Anne Radamacher of Portland and Joan McCord of Ionia. 1950s. Son Don graduated from Lake Odessa School home games. Last week he was heard At the Women's Fellowship meeting last High School in 1953. Other children were speaking from Middleville and Rockford, as week. Mrs. Yeiter of rural Lowell was the Bertha, now Hofstra. Jean, Marian, Doris, be relayed the action of the district and guest speaker. Her topic was the Twenty-third Laura and Kenneth. She had amassed 26 regional basketball tournament games for the Psalm. grandchildren and 62 great-grand children. Vikings' varsity basketball team, which won Fellowship. Lola Haller will repeat her pro­ Her husband. Jake, had predeceased her. Her the district championship and came within gram she presented at the local library recent­ funeral was held in Byron Center. just one point of a regional title. One more ly on quilts and the Underground Railroad. At the April meeting of the basket would have changed the name of the The Boston-Sarqnac Historical Society is winner from South Christian to Lakewood. The Ionia County Genealogical Society having its annual beef stew dinner from 5 to 7 Clarksville, is the daughter of Joe and Sandy Thelen of Ionia aad of Jill Formenti of Spring met Saturday at Lake Manor with 29 present The Grand Rapids i'ress carried a story Janis Kenyon of Portland and Jackie Gilliland about the Clarksville Experimental Station of A coming wedding is that of Jessica Thelen and Brad Starks. The bride to be. of Lake. Her fiancd is from Ionia and bis parents tonight at the Saranac school cafeteria. are Ron and Carol Starks. Both graduated were greeters and registrars. The speaker was Michigan Stale University holding a seminar from Ionia High School aad Grand Valley Jesse Lasardo of Lansing, who did a lot of the for fanning on a small scale. Examples were raising poultry with no chemical additives to j Health Line V bv Scott B. Brasseur. MI) the feed. Jill Johnson of Middleville was one of the participants who has 60 acres with poultry, pigs and a garden. Honor students at Ferris State University include Molly Heaven-Hoyle. Daniel Peterie, Kimberly Raffler, all of Clarksville, and Brian Stowell and Tracey Jordan, both of Lake Odessa. A recent graduate of Ferris is Doreen Baldwin of Lake Oda^a. ■ /. Andrew Glenn of Lake Odessa has been ARTHRITIS listed as a recent Michigan University. of Central graduate , I have been having problems with pain and stiffness and my doctor says I have arthritis. I'm only 40, could I really have arthritis? Arthritis is a general term covering dozens of diseases that have a common trait of inflamed joints. Although many of them are more common in people over 50, they certainly can occur at much younger ages. The most common type of arthritis i3 “osteoarthritis” and has been historically referred to as the “wear and tear” arthritis, because it occurs from a breakdown of joint cartilage. Cartilage acts to cushion and protect the ends of bones. When it wears away, the bones rub against each other, causing pain and restricting movement. This can easily occur in the young from joint injury or injury from overuse. The joints generally affected are the large weight bearing joints like the knees, hips, back and ankles. “Rheumatoid arthritis* is a disease that causes pain and swelling in the lining of the joints. It can affect the whole body and typically involved the same joints on both sides of the body. Smaller joints, such as the fingers, hands and wrists are more often affected. In addition to osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, there are many other types of arthritis and each has their own special treatment approach but in general they are all treated with medications to control pain and reducing stiffness. Initial medications often used would be acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Motrin). Losing weight, to reduce the extra strain on weight-bearing joints can help tremendously. Stretching, muscle-strengthening, and aerobic activity are especially beneficial for people with arthritis. In sever cases of arthritis, when the joints are seriously damaged or deformed and causes extreme pain or poor function, surgery may be considered. Although arthritis can certainly seem to slow you down at times, it can generally be managed to allow you to live well. Scott Brasseur, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and practices as an 'ntemist in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician for medical advise before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT haring been made In the condMone of a certain Mortgage made by A M Hurst Properties. LLC, a Michigan Corporator, io Send Ridge Bank, formerly National Bank of Hastings dated September 27. 2000, and recorded in the office of the Regtoter of Deeds lor the County of Barry and Stale of Michigan, on September 28, 2000, In Document number 1060077 and a certain mort­ gage made by A M Hurst Properties. LLC to Sand Ridge Bank, formerly National Bank of Hastings, dated January 5,2001, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry on February 5, 2001, in Document number 1G5»'59O on which Mortgage there Is chimed io be due •» the dale of this notice, tor principal and interest the sum of 386,913.75 Dollars, and no proceedings haring been Instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative: NOW THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue at the power of sale contained in said Mortgage and in pursuance of the statute in such case mads and provided, the said Mortgage wH be torodtoeed by a sale of the premieos therein deen*<bod or so much thereof as may bo necessary, a. public auction, to the highest bidder, al the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hastings, and County of Barry. Michigan, that being the place of nokfing the Circuit Court in and for said County, on March 24. 2005 at 1XX) o’clock in the afternoon of said Jay, and sted premises will be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgage together with interest, legal costs. Attorney's tees and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said sate; which premises are described In said Mortgage as foltows, to-wff: Part of the Northwest 1M ci Section 26, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, VIHage of Middlorille. Michigan, described as: Commencing at the inter­ section of the East Hne of Russel Street and cen­ tertne of Stale Street; thence North 89 degrees 58* 17* East 264.00 feet along said centertne of Stale Street to the Point of Beginning of the description; thence North 00 degrees 16* 51* West 169.00 test prraM to the osntertne of Russell Street; thence South 89 degrees 56* 17* West 132.00 test peraM to said centertne of State Street; thence North 00 degrees 16* 51* West 272,50 test peraM to said centerline of Russell Street; thence North 89 degrees 25* 49* East 202 test; thence South 00 degrees 16* 51* East 441 £ foot to centertne of State Street; thence South 89 degrees 58* 17* West 70 feet along the said centertne of Slate Street to the place of beginning, subject to State Street right­ of-way. Village of Middtorilte. Barry County. Michigan. Redemption Period under Michigan Law (MSA 27A.3240) is six (6) months Dated: February 14.2005 SAND RIDGE BANK DEPOT LAW OFFICES DEPOT LAW OFFICE. PLC By: ROBERT L. BYINGTON P2782' Wife's advice Dear Annie: My wife has a very good rela­ tionship with my mother. Mom always has valued my wife's opinion and often asks her for advice. Mom recently entered a nursing home, and there are decisions that must be made regard­ ing her care and future. The problem is that my siblings feel my wife has do place in these discussions, including giving me her opinion. Fve made it clear that my wife's place is to help me with her advice during these difficult times. I do not want to create a rift, but I value my wife's views, and I feel that Mom would want her involved, given their close relationship. I would like to think this is what marriage is all about - to act as a team in good times as well as bad. Am I on tlie right track here? - Mom's Son Dear Son: Yes and no. The decisions about your mother's care should be made by her and her children, together. If Mom wants your wife involved, she should say so to your sib­ lings. If she is incapable of expressing this desire, your wife should not involve herself directly. However, your siblings should not be telling you whose support and advice you can seek on your own. Obviously, you need and appreciate your wife's counsel, and you ought to have iL Grumpy Grandpa Dear Annie: My wife and 1. along with our three young children, just moved back to my home state. We have not yet found a home, so we are staying with my parents. My mom works across the state and is only home on holidays, so she's basically out of the picture. My father is the problem. Dad always has had a gruff, critical per­ sonality. On several occasions, be has yelled at my children for flimsy reasons, like not picking up the phone before the third ring, leaving the remote control on the floor and not cleaning the hair out of the shower. AH three of them nre scared to be in a room alone with him. Dad opened his home to us, and I don't feel it’s my place to criticize his behavior. What should I do? -- Bark Is Worse Than His Bite in The Southeast USA Dear Bark: Your father is unaccustomed to your presence, and he expects a certain amount of order in his home. There's no rea­ son your children can't pick up the phone sooner, return the remote to its proper place and clean the hair out of the shower. However, the yelling is unnecessary. Tell Dad he frightens the children when he raises his voice, and if he will ask more calm­ ly, they will do their best to cooperate. Then tell your children to be respectful of Grandpa, and remind them that he isn't used to having children underfoot. They also are old enough to understand that Grandpa loves them and his yelling is not intended to hurt their feel­ ings. We hope you find your own place soon. Con man Romeo? Dear Annie: You gave "Bad Feelings in Georgia* sound advice concerning the new man in their mother's life. They are right to fear that he may be after her money, but they also should fear for her safety. Today, reliable and inexpensive back­ ground checks can be done on the Internet. The daughters should not hesitate to do one and ask their local police if they know the guy. He could be a serial Romeo who preys on wealthy widows. The kids should also drop by unexpectedly at all hours of the day. Con men look for easy prey. If he knows he has a family of eagles watening his every move, he will disappear on his own. - Been There, Done That, and He Left Dear Been There: Thank you for passing along your valuable expertise. We hope 'Georgia* will do as you suggest. St Pat's smile Annie's Snippet: May the leprechauns be near you, to spread luck along your way. And may all the Irish angels smile upon you St. Patrick’s Day. Cheating is wrong Dear Annie: I am a married woman with one child. We don’t lack for anything. My husband is an OK guy and a good father, but he's very self-centered. Last May. one of my neighbors started to show an inteiest in me. ’Jack’ also is married (his wife is a bit of a hypochondriac), and be has a small child. A few months ago. at a party wc both attended. Jack had a few drinks and gave me a passionate kiss. I have never been kissed like that in my life. It sent shock waves through my entire body. After that, we would slip away and kiss here and there. Then it started to be more. Now we have a secret affair going on. 1 don't want to get caught, but I also don't want to give him up. It is like I finally found my soul mate. Never in my wildest dreams did I think this would happen to me. should I do? - Very Confab Dear Confused: Dra t confuse passionate kisses with Jack being your soul mate. This is lust, not love. Are you willing to wreck two marriages and destroy your child's sense of security for shock waves? Illicit affairs can be temporar y exciting, hut the consequences are often permanently p.inful. Tell your husband you arc unhappy and want to see a counselor. Lc he won't go, go without him. Learn how to prt some of that sexual energy into your marriage, so it can be the kind of relationship you crave ind appre­ ciate. or make a clean break. Cheating is never the answer. On blood types Dear Annie: 1 am responding to the litter from "Negative Dad.’ He said his son's blood type is O. while his is AB and his wife's is A. He assumed he was not his son's biological father. Classification into the major blood groups is based on the presence or absence of two proteins, the A and B antigens, produced by the A and B alleles. The absence of either A or B antigens is called Type O. The son gets one gene from each parent. If the parent has one chromosome with an eno­ gen and one without, he or she can pass either one on to the child. The writer, told he is “type AB," assumes he must pass on either the A or the B allele, but cannot have a son with neither. But other factors may block the expression of these alleles, so the blood of the child with A or B or AB genotype may be repotted as Type O These other factors are not reported in ordinary ABO typing. There is also the possibility of laboratory error. The reader should be encouraged to seek a consultation with a geneticist and not proceed with a potentially destructive confrontation on the basis of the major blood types alone. Caveat lector, sapcat lector. Let the reader beware, but first let the reader be informed. - Gordon Harper. M.D.. Harvard Medical School Dear Dr. Harper Thank you for clearing that up. and for providing a valid reason for Dad to believe bis son belongs to him biolog­ ically as well as in every other way. (And the Latin was a nice touch.) For the birds Dear Annie: I live in a very nice, small sub­ division. I have some bird-loving neighbors who throw out stale bread, hot dog buns and waffles, as well as large frozen chunks of bird seed into their front yard. Their lovely buffet draws many birds of all sizes. My bushes are coated with bird doo-doo. My kids are afraid of being attacked. 1 also have reason to believe the feast is attracting mice. How can I make them realize they are cre­ ating a menace without having a neighbor­ hood war? - Bird-Brained Neighbors in West Lafayette, Ind. Dear Indiana: You'd best speak to them before this turns into a Hitchcock movie. Ttd them, nicely, that their overly generous feed­ ing is attracting predators that can harm the birds, and that the flocks arc frightening the children. Suggest they put some bird-feeders in their back yard. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox, and readfeatures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at wwwxreators.com. COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE, INC. Be a “SPORTS NIT Read Ik BANNER! �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 17. 2005 - Page S From TIME to TIME Hastings 4 free family matinee A look down memory lane... weekly series returns Saturdays Martin School District #7 Castleton Township, Barry County Children and parents alike can dive under ferent movie free of charge. Anyone who family entertainment. The circuit-wide event the sea. relive ’70s TV. enjoy a fairy tale or wants to sec one of the free films simply goes continues every fall and spring for nine weeks run a hose race, as the Hastings 4 Theater to the theater. No ticket purchase is necessary at a time. Each theater is encouraged to pro­ presents its free spring matinee scries starting for anyone. Each presentation has a 15-minute mote a festive atmosphere by providing such Saturday. March 19. intermission to allow the kids and parents to activities as face painting, magicians, clowns, Local children and their families can enjoy ’ stretch. fingerprinting and safety demonstration serv­ movies free of charge every' Saturday and "We know that basic expenses can add up ices and the like. More than 550,000 calendar Sunday at 10 and 11 a.m. through May 15 at and make the decision of where to have a flyers are distributed company wide each sea­ the Hastings 4 Theater. good time a question of economics." says son. The series is designed to allow everyone Matthew Johnson, marketing manager for Goodrich Quality Theaters owns and oper­ the opportunity^ enjoy quality family-orient­ Goodrich Quality Theaters, Inc. "This series ates 32 theaters with more than 270screens ed films. Each week the theater presents a dif- is designed to provide the quality family throughout Michigan. Indiana. Illinois and Maple Valley school board member picked entertainment of going to the movies at our Missouri. facilities absolutely free. It's our way of say­ The movies in this series are: ing thanks to the local communities for their Superbabies II, March 19 and 20; Shark support year after year." Tale, March 26 and 27; Garfield. April 2 and The company's mascot. “Kemal Korn" the 3; Spongebob Squarepenis. April 9 and 10; friendly popcorn character, will appear at the­ Good Boy. April 16 and 17; FatAlbert. April aters as a four-foot inflatable. 23 and 24, Ella Enchanted, April 30 and May The Goodrich Free Show series began in 1, Shrek II. May 7 and 8. and Racing Stripes. 1991 in order to meet the demand for quality May 14 and 15. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer St. Patrick’s Day parade kicks off this afternoon The Maple Valley Board of Education voted unanimously last week during its regu­ By Joyce Weinbrecht The first Martin School was a log house on the farm of Joshua Martin, which opened in 1855. The first teacher was Dr. Martin’s daughter. A new school was built between 1856 and 1858. The district covered a large area as houses were one to two miles apart until the Lakeview School was organized in 1901. Then everyone on Center Road from Wellman Road to Charlton Park Road went to Martin School. Greta Cogswell Endres, mother, recalls hearing the school bell ring, which meant she had a half hour to go two miles to school. There were over 100 on the roll, 15 coming from three homes at the comer of Martin and Center Road. When Lakeview School opened, the school was much smaller, but anyone who had gone to Martin could finish there. The new school house on State Road was built in 1907, with two entry ways. They held their first school reunion in 1922 with 175 attending. In 1925, then Mayor of Hastings Burton Perry. being a former teacher, gave the principal address. The school closed in the 1960s. The school was used at first as the meeting place of the Stoney Point Church, until a church was built in 1888. 1931- 32 - Orr Fisher. Orton Endsley, John Whetstone. 1932- 33-34 - Orr Fisher 33-34-35-36, Orton Endsley 33-34, Milo Barry 33-34-35­ 36. Clara Herzel 34-35-36. 1937- 38 - Orr Fisher. Clara Herzel. Milo Barry. 1938- 39-40-41-42-43-44-45 - Orr Fisher. Clara Herzel. Nina Barry. 1945-46-47 - Norman Barry. Clara Herzel. Nina Barry. 1947-48-49-50-51 - Donald Silvemail, Clara Herzel. Lawrence Christman. 1951- 52 - Robert Endsley, Clara Herzel, Garth Slocum. 1952- 53-54-55-56-57 - Robert Endsley. Opal Clark. Clara Herzel. 1957-58-59-60-61 - Roy Blough. Opal Clark. Clara Herzel. 1961-62 - Roy Blough. RichaM Allerding. Clara Herzel. 1962-63-64-65 - Roy Blough. Richard Allerding, Barbara Endsley. Director 1919-24 - Orr Fisher. 1913-14: Nature study and love of birds through Jr. Audubon Society. Martin Corners - The fourth annual reunion of the Martin School occurred Thursday of last week at Thomapple. Early in the forenoon people began to arrive, and by dinner time a goodly crowd had gathered to enjoy the bountiful dinner, the tables being loaded with good things to eat. Former resi­ dents and scholars of the Martin district were present from Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids. Freeport. Woodland. Hastings. Battle Creek, Oceana County and St. Petersburg. Florida. The forenoon was spent in visiting and renewing old acquaintances. After dinner, fol­ lowed the business meeting and election of officers. It was decided we hold our reunions the third Thursday in August instead of the fourth. Mayor Burton Perry of Hastings, a former teacher, gave the principal address, speakirg warm words of praise for the school and the pleasant associations formed here. He was followed by Charles Gaskill who gave us recollections of the time he spent with us as a teacher, and the handicaps existing in his time when one teacher had such a large number to teach. We then listened to David Flory, who taught here just 40 years ago this fall, receiv­ ing the magnificent sum of $28 per month. Then Mrs. Drava Bamum spoke and Mrs. George Samson and other teachers of more recent date. Barry Wellman and Miss Ethel Ragla sang solos. Mrs. Nayne Coolbaugh and Mrs. Millie Fisher gave recitations and the program closed by singing “America’’. After a little more visiting and hand-shaking all departed for home, looking forward with pleasant anticipations to the fifth annual reunion in August 1926. (From the Hastings Banner. August. 1925). Martin School Reunion - Last Thursday at Thomapple Lake was held the first annual reunion of the Martin School, and quite early they began to gather for it. By noon there was a large crowd to sit down to the fine chicken dinner, with lots of other good things to go with it. In the afternoon many more came, the attendance being about 175 in the afternoon. As we wished to make it an annual event. H.D. Wotring was appointed as chairman and the following officers were elected: President. Orr Fisher. Vice President, Mrs. Mina Offley; Secretary-Treasurer. Mrs. Lillie Mead. A fine program followed, after which Mrs. Millie Fisher, who had charge of the program, called the oldest scholar present, Thos. Purkey of Nashville, to the platform, and he was given three rousing cheers. Mr. Purkey then told us how he used to live in the Martin district and attend school, as long ago as 1855. School was then held in a log botwe on the Joshua Martin farm and taught by Mr. Martin’s daughter. He atteided school in our old school house, which was then built, in the year 1856. 1857 and 1858. In those days, there was not a house for two miles west on the State Road, and the first house north was a mile away. The first house cast was at Mead Comers, Mr. Purkey’s father living south of the schoolhouse 80 rods. We all enjoyed hear­ ing Mr. Purkey talk of those days and having him with us, and we are glad to claim him as one of our ‘boys.” People who once went to school here were present from Grand Rapids, Bartie Creek. Allegan, Hastings, Nashville. Freeport. Woodland. Carlton and Kalmp. On the whole, it was a day very much enjoyed by all, and one long to be remembered, and all will look forward with happy anticipation to the second reunion to be held the third Thursday in August. 1923. Amber Cruso Reid During the winter vacation, Alice Whetstone, who was teaching at Martin School on the State Road, took sick, and Amber was called upon by the Superintendent of Schools, to fill the remain­ ing semester. So once again, we find Amber off about four miles from home teaching at another school. Martin School is situated on the southeast comer of Martin and State Roads, on a little hill or rise. Amber boarded with Orr Fisher, across the road and the first house east of Martin Road. Across the road from the school is the Martin Comers Church. Orr Fisher was a school board trustee and general handyman for the school. Orr played the fiddle and Amber said that after the supper meal, Orr lar monthly meeting to appoint Andrea Montgomery of Charlotte to fill the trustee seat vacated by David Favre, who tendered his resignation at last month's board meeting. Montgomery and Twilla Gibbons, both of whom had submitted letters of application for by Elame Gilbert station) and want to be part of it," said station Assistant Editor owner Radant. Others are welcome to join in It’s not a joke! Irish eyes will be smiling on the appointment, were at last Monday's meet­ South Jefferson Sheet. ing for a brief interview before the board “I’m always looking for ways 1 help make said Montgomery. "For the past four years I have been thinking about getting back on the board and when I saw (that Favre) was resigning, I thought it would be a good time to give it a try." Montgomery is no stranger to the Maple Valley School Board. She was previously appointed aad served as a trustee on the board “I was appointed to finish my brother-in­ Since this is a first time effort, organizer Band will be providing music and virtually Ken Radant said the parade won’t be long, every business on South Jefferson Street is and “it’s just for fun in the tiresome old win­ involved in some way. For example. Olde ter." Towne Tavern plans to have a float. The The parade will form in the alley behind Shamrock Tavern in the Freeport area is par­ the businesses on the north side of West State ticipating as well. The American Legion Port Street in the block bordered by Church and in Hastings, the Nashville VFW Post, Gir' Jefferson streets. From there, the parade line­ Scout Troop #599 and more will be pan of the up will head east in the alley and turn south procession. night shift,” Mabel Boyion. of Hastings, has been “We reserve the right to come back." named St. Patrick’s Day Queen for the event. Patrick's Day celebra- as the Not Quite Ready for Prime Time Mayor Bob May will be on hand, too, as well law’s term when he resigned because he took the Volunteers from the Hastings High School and go two blocks along South Jefferson. from 1996-1997. on has worked to help organize the event. parade at 4 p.m. March 17. Maple Valley schools the best they can be.’’ job Donna Long, of the Hair Care Center, also Hastings will have a St. Patrick’s Day made its appointment. a the Irish merriment. explained parade is a thank you to Dave Montgomery. “I was only on the board one year, but, it was a very busy year. That was wucn we had the bond issue for the school Kazoo Band. of Bosley Pharmacy on St in downtown Hastings, Patrick’s in the community." Radant quipped. improvements and we were in the middle of The event will be "the biggest little St. Day Parade around." a superintendent search.’’ to J-Ad Montgomery said that though her term was up before the final vote^ahe wm Radant drithe bMrf during the interview procfess and let the board every week to promote all kinds of charitable members know that she supported offering a events and causes, clubs and organizations as contract to former Superintendent Clark Volz, well as his beloved South Jefferson Street and who served the district for seven y ears before PRINT PLUS for quality downtown Hastings. taking another post last year, the position. Enthusiasm is building for the parade. Montgomery also is no stranger to the film processing. “People are calling in (at the WBCH Radio Maple Valley school system. “My parents graduated for Vermontville and Nashville high schools and my sisters and I graduated from Maple Valley High School," she said. “Between my four sisters and I, we have ten sons and all of them will be third generation Maple Valley graduates." Montgomery and her husband. Mark, live on a family farm that once belonged to her great-grandparents with their two sons. Brandon, a senior at Maple Valley High School and Cody, who is a sophomore. WG»)d take his fiddle out on the porch and Irish Jigs could be heard floating in the evening breeze. The music made you want to dance a jig. Clara Flora Herzel. who lived just north of Martin School on Martin Road, gave us the page from the school financial book. From: “The Cruso Family'’ by Don Reid, January, 1987. 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Lakewood varsity boys’ basketball coach Mark Farrell had to cut himself off from thinking of ways to describe the end of Thursday night’s 55-54 Class B regional final ’oss to Grand Rapids South Christian. “I mean, how can you not call that?" With 7.7 seconds remaining. Viking senior Pat Morris was whistled for a blocking foul at the top of the key. as South Christian’s junior star David Kool dribbled the ball around the three-point line. Kool promptly sunk the two free throws to put his team up one. South Christian had been whistled for only five team fouls in the second half, and planned to foul the Vikings before they could get off a shot in the final seconds. Lakewood brought the ball into the front court, and got it into the hands of senior for­ ward Core} Thelen. The Sailors pounced, pulling at his jersey, wrapping their arms around him. and swinging at the basketball, but no foul was called. As the last couple sec­ onds ticked off the clock Thelen broke through the crowd and launched an off bal­ ance three, which bounced off the glass and down to the floor as the Sailors piled on top of each other on the far end of the gym and the referees ran for shelter. See REGI0NALS, page 13 Vikings cheated out off a chance at state quarters David T. •hould be happy this week — My column wasn’t done at the last minute. Last week's edition is still brand new. It’s Thursday night. My stomach is spinning. My head is pounding. My alarm will go off in about five hours, so I don’t miss seeing anybody in their second match at the individual wrestling finals in Auburn Hills later this morning. Dry toast and ibuprofen have helped my physical ailments, but my eyes won’t stay shut Corey Thelen. Travis Willard and Tyler Beglin deserved better. Pat Morris. Kyle Rowland. Spencer Duits, Jesse Lydy. Jason Copelin and Eric Chase deserved better. I can’t imagine how those guys are feeling tonight. Have the tears stopped yet? We don’t do box scores here. If you saw a box score without a story somewhere, you might think that D. Kool and the South Christian Sailors defeated the Lakewood Vikings in the Class B regional final at Rockford High School last Thursday. You’d be wrong. The Sailors did have some say in it, but not the final say. We don’t do box scores here, and we don’t do cartoons very often either. Sometimes I think it would be fun to have a Tank McNamara like strip about high school sports, but who’s got the time? It wasn’t until recently that we let cartoons complement Fred's edito­ rials. I’ve been trying to figure out what my cartoon would look like if we could publish it It would certainly have three men wearing vertically striped shirts, with whistles around their necks. I’m just not sure what they’d look like, or what they’d be doing. Three blind mice is too easy, and way overdone. “Chickens" perhaps. Maybe thugs in an alley, you know the kind, the ones who steal organs and leave their unconscious victims in a bath tub filled with ice. They could be removing the heart of a young man dressed in a Lakewood basketball jersey. How about a reference to how they were just being good (South) Christians, and letting the kids play? Tyler Barnett, Alex Erickson. Nick Wieland. Matt Richardson, Gabe O’Mara. Dan Desgranges. Brad Elliott. Nick Hilley and Michael Barbour deserved better. Here's the short version of what happened in those fateful final 15 seconds of uie region­ al finals Thursday night. Lakewood leads by one, Morris is whistled for playing defense at the top of the key with 7.7 seconds left, and South Christian star David Kool hits two free throws to put his team up one. That was just your average questionable call. South fans thought it was a great call, and Viking fans thought it was a bad one. If that had been it, I would be sleeping soundly. Roughly 5.000 people in the stands know the Sailors are going to foul the Vikings. South only has five team fouls, and Lakewood would have to inbound the ball with two. three, or four seconds left to try and get a shot off. Roughly 10,000 eyes see Lakewood bring the ball up and get it to Thelen at the top of the key. He is mugged by at least half of the Sailors out on the floor. Nothing. His jersey is stretched nearly to the sideline, while his torso is wrapped up by another set of hands. Nothing. He fires up a desperation three that caroms off the back board and to the floor. Nothing. The Sailors’ coach Ken Hiskes admitted that his boys were trying to foul to the Grand Rapids Press* Jane Bos after the game. Coach Mark Farrell and all his terrific assistants deserved better. Time has stopped at this point. I swear one official had his hand in the air, ready to call a foul. His two partners were waving their hands from side to side and looking for the quickest exit, and he went with them off the floor. Corey Thelen is not shooting three free throws with his team down one. The Vikings aren't even inbounding the ball with three or four seconds left There is a pile of smiling Sailors at the o»'jer end of the court, and I can’t ever remember being more shocked, angry and disgusted in my entire life. Lakewood’s young managers, with tears pouring down their cheeks as they tried to fol­ low the lead of the varsity players and leave the locker room with their heads held high, deserved better. There were 10.000 eyes watching it happen, and the six that should have been looking the closest didn’t see it. Or worse, saw it but did nothing. "How many times can a man turn his head, and pretend that he just doesn’t see?" — Bob Dylan. “Biowin’ in the Wind” Il the officials didn’t want to decide the game, they shouldn't have called the touch foul on Moiis at the other end with 7.7 seconds left. The stunned Wacky Woodies deserved better. Perhaps South Christian and Haslett will tneet up in the state finals and prove my earli­ er column wrong that the O-K Gold was the top basketball conference around. (Both Haslett and South Christian won big in the quarterfinals Tuesday night. South Christian topped Hillsdale 82-59 and Haslett bested Perry 72-55. The Class B semifinals are tomorrow night at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. Haslett (24-1) faces Muskegon Heights (25-1) al 6 p.m., and South Christian (24-1) takes on Detroit Renaissance (23-2) at 7:50 p.m.) The Gold and Capita! Area Activities Conference Division 3 had two teams at last week's regional at Rockford. Lakewood beat Middleville by 30 earlier in the season, scored a pair of wins over Hastings, topped Wayland for a district title, got revenge on Lansing Catholic Central, then should have had the chance to top South Christian. I apologize. The officials should have been the ones I was chasing down after the game. I should have been pestering M. Robillard. P. Sorensen, and R. Wedlaw, the three game officials as far as I can make out their nvnes on a blurry fax I* received with tournament information. It doesn’t matter what they would have said, or what we do now. There is no changing what happened, no matter how horrendous it was. It still would have been fasci­ nating to hear what they would have said to explain their refusal to do their jobs, that is if they would have said anything at all. They may have to talk to the Michigan High School Athletic Association. I hear a tape of the game is being sent to the association by Lakewood officials. Maybe, ’ -hould have been trying to catch them rather than catching up with coach Farrell outside the locker room even before he'd addressed his players. He was letting them calm down a bit, but he was waiting for himself as well. “I can’t even show emotion to my kids, ’cause I’u so p....d.” he said. 1 hope he doesn't mind that I put that in the paper here, but i m not a sports editor right now. I’m a fan who feels cheated. Maybe that’s why my stomach and head hurt. I had to hold in too much emotion watch­ ing all that happen. I’ll try to be a reporter again next week. Now, it’s time to try and get some sleep. The Vikings deserved better. They deserved a chance to win that game, but were denied. Lakewood senkr guard Pat Morris rises towards the hoop, as South Christian Center Tim Dykgraaf looks to knock his shot away in the second half. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood senior Corey Thelen gets off his final three-point shot during the last sec­ onds of Thursday night’s regional final loss to South Christian, as the Sailors' Tm Dykgraff releases his hand from around Thelen's waist. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Trojans' Joey Pascucci pulls his way towards a second place finish in the 100-yard butterfly, during TK-Hastings' 100-64 victory over Wyoming United in the Community Education and Recreation Center pool on February 24. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Swimmers edge WU in last meets by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The schedule makers put together a perfect scenario for the Thomapple Kellogg-Hastings co-op boys’ swim team this season. The Trojans faced the undermanned Wyoming United swim team, in Hastings, in the final contest of the regular season Feb. 24. Then finished ahead of Wyoming in fifth place at the O-K Rainbow Tier II championship meet. Northview won the tournament title with 40 points, followed by Byron Center 34. Wayland 32, Unity Christian 30. TK-Hastings 28. Wyoming United had no team score. TK-Hastings finally got to see all of its hard •* pay off. with a 100-64 win over the co-op squad from Wyoming United. Wyoming United won seven of the 12 events, but the Trojans were the one’s tossing their coaches into the pool to celebrate the victory. For once, the Trojans were the deeper squad. Head coach lyier Buitema didn't see it com­ ing when a group of his swimmers snuck up from behind and knocked him into the north end of the pool. Next the young men headed towards the scorers’ table to find diving coach Rick Brown. “I forgot all about it said Brown, who felt he should have been more prepared for the tra­ dition “As soon as I saw them coming. I started emptying my pockets." The Trojans had fun with their 100-64 victo­ ry. Wyoming’s Matt Hoezee won the 500-yard freestyle, against all senior competition from TK. Kevin Dickinson, swimming the 500 for the first time in competition, set a new team record for the Trojans with his second place time of 6:30.04. Mark VanderVeen was third in 7:27.81. Fellow seniors Nate Frame and Kevin Martisius finished in fourth and fifth place respectively. TK won the 200-yard medley relay, with Morley, Derek Thurman. Joey Pascucci. and Dickinson finishing in 2:05.23. Thurman also won the 100-yard breast stroke with a team record of 1:16.61. and teammate Brandon Roberts finished with a second place time of 1:19.95. Josh Jenkins look the 100-yard backstroke in 1:16.17 for TK. with Morley in second with his time of 1:19.33. The Trojans’ other champion on the day was Kelcey Edwards, who took the diving competi­ tion w ith a score of 155.65. Members of the Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings Co-op boys’ swim team toss dive coach Rick Brown into the pool, in celebration of their victory over Wyoming United to end the 2004-05 regular season. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �The Hastings Banner - Inuraday. March 17.2005 - Page 11 Saxon lightweights medal, as does Sr. Allen Hastings Junior R.J. Morgan throws Swartz Creek's Dave Priest to the mat during his 17-12 win in the championship semifinals Friday afternoon. Morgan finished sec­ ond in Division 2's 103-pound weight class, ending the season with a record of 50-1. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Opponents get better and better as the state's individual wrestling tournament pro­ gresses from week to week. Once the finals begin al the Palace of BOWLING SCORES Senior Citizens King Pins 66.5-41.5; Nash's Harem 65­ 43; Ward's Friends 61.5-65.5; BATs 60.5­ 47.5; Kuempel 56.5-51.5; Friends 56-52; 41 Senior 53.5-54.5; M4M’s 53.5-54.5; Wielands 51-57; Pin Pals 50-58; Butterfingers 47-61; Sun Risers 47-61; 4 B's 46-62; Early Risers 42-66. Women’s High Games & Series - G. Denney 186422; J. E Kasinsky 170444; R. Murphy 174; M. Kingsley 119-318; G. Otis 198494; E Moore 152; T. Walker 157438; E Ulrich 181489; Y. Cheeseman 179488; S. Merrill 190-531: N. Boniface 168454. Mm's High Game*.JL SariM - D. Murphy 159436; W. Mallekoctt 184-507; M. Scbondelmayer 159; D. Kiersev 179­ 502; R. Walker 190-535; L. Brandl 215-576; M. Brandt 151413; B. Teny 223-533; R. Boniface 180; D. Edwards 278-670; R. Adgate 167496; D. Dimmers 245-661. Wednesday P.M. Hair Care Center 75 1/2; Greenridge 67 1/2; Railroal Street Mill 62 1/2; Mace Pharmacy 60; Shamrock 56; Eye and Ent 53 Auburn Hills, the Saxons learned it gets tougher and tougher from hour to hour. A trio of Saxons earned individual state medals over the weekend in Division 2, but often only odd numbered placers arc thrilled with the final results because they are the only wrestlers in the stale who win their final match of the season. Hastings junior R.J. Morgan came up one with short of becoming the Saxons' first state champion since Tom Bolo in 1983. Morgan breezed through the. first three rounds, to improve to 50-0 on the season. He topped Dexter’s Brett Marsh to open the action at 103-pounds 12-4. then pinned Gaylord's Brian Counsil 1:28 into their cham­ pionship quarterfinal. He then won an action packed battle with Swartz Creek’s Dave Priest in the championship semifinals, 17-12, to reach the championship finals. There he met Eaton Rapids freshman Josh Dormer, and was pinned in 1:15 Saxon 112-pounder Rusty Burgdorf (44-8) and 130-pounder Jeff Allen (42-9) also medalled. Burgdorf had an outstanding first two days in the tournament He pinned Pontiac Notre Dame Prep’s David Moseley on Thursday afternoon, then came back Friday and topped Stevensville-Lakeshore’s Kyle Hammermeister 9-6 to reach the champi- Sunday Night Mixed Burgdorf, a three-time state qualifier, and Morgan can return for their senior seasons next winter, for Saxon senior Jeff Allen this was his last chance. Allen had to take the long road to his sev­ enth place medal, after falling in his first round match to Luke Lanctot of Clio 1-0 in With nothing to lose in the third Phillips by Brett Bremer Fremont's John Stariha 8-4 in the champi­ Sunday was the start of the 2005-06 varsi­ He caught threw Simaz to his back midway O’Donnell and Dupont, the Viking heavy­ ty wrestling season for Lakewood junior through the third, scoring two take down weights, weren't too far from titles them­ Eddie Phillips. points and two near fall points. selves, in part because they have each other. “That throw felt good, but I knew I was At least, that was his plan after finishing second in Division 2’s 171-pound weight still behind.’’ said Phillips. He had to let Simaz up, and try it again, but class at the Individual Wrestling Finals al the Palace of Auburn Hills over the weekend. that’s not something you can do to an unde­ chance to participate in the Grand March, tle a crappy kid all the time, and then not get with all the medalists, prior to the start of the a lot from it.” O'Donnell broke out of an early slump, back fnoJ, and he wound up on his back as that cost him in his first match championship Saturday evening 12-4. the final seconds ticked off the clock. Thursday night He “He’ll be back," said Lakewood coach bob topped by eventual runner-up medals. Alan O’Donnell finished second at Veitch. “I told him I was proud of him. but Mike Bashore of Lapeer East 215 pounds, and Cody Dupont fifth at 275. he’s not satisfied ‘til he gets a title. He wants 8-7. then came back win his a title.’’ next three matches by pin. Phillips avenged his only other loss of the season in the championship semifinals Friday was a huge moment in the final. night, •‘Mentally, it took a lot away,’’ Phillips said “It’s all mental. Strength and conditioning the run be Stevensville- Selonke, Oxford's Kyle Olive, and Centerline’s Joe Troncone when topped he tournament by pinning Logan in 3:01, J-**laryl Ypsilanti’s then topped Cook Jackson 30-14; Ray's Excavating 25­ 19; Big Boy 24.5-19.5; CB's 24-16; Shirley 's Chuckwagon 22.5-21.5; 3 Blind Mice 17-27; Gutter Gals 15-25; Trouble 14-30. In the match for third place. are important, but it’s probably 90-10. Ninety percent is mental, and ten percent is the strength and conditioning.’’ escape and take down in the second period. • Church • Comer Lot Newer Furnace it Illi .. III Central Air Recently Remodeled Men's High Gaines & Series - D. Benner 234-581; G. Snyder 198-500; G. Hause 214­ 549; T. Graham 221-531; D. Clements 220; M. Hall 166; T. Neymeiyer 213-583; D. Risher 194. 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Simaz pushed his lead up to 7-0 with an Tuesday THo KARAOKE put Dea.’bom Divine Child’s Joe Lakeshore’s Matt Wittmann 8-6. He opened the of the back points for Simaz. During See WRESTLING, page 13 was He was one of three Vikings to earn long enough to score two near fall points. It Dupont, had a chance to finish higher, but was happy right where be was. There weren’t many wrestlers who got more joy out of their feated wrestler twice. His second attempt first period, and tilted him onto his back just to be a step or two higher on the medal stand. “It’s kind of nice having Dupont," said A junior, Phillips (44-2) was topped by Womens Good Games and Series - G. O’Donnell topped Fruitport's Luke Dobb 7-2. O’Donnell. “He’s tough. It’s nice not to wres­ Allegan senior Eric Simaz (56-0) in the Simaz scored a take down of Phillips in the Saxon junior Rusty Burgdorf stands, as he tries to shake Lapeer West’s Cody Marcicki during their 112-pound champi­ onship semifinal nt the individual state finals on Friday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Afterwards, O’Donnell still would have liked onship quarterfinals. made one last push for a state championship. Otis 220-555; E. Hammontree 186-520; H. Robbe 141403; M. Heath 191; M. Simpson 189; K. Middleton 146; L. Rena 145. Mens Good Games and Series - M. Eaton 229-588; M. Ulrich 212-570; K. Hammontree 235-562; M. Beck 200-552; G. Snyder 216-539; B. Allen 184-525; T. Barlow 189- 525. D. Wilkins 163434; B. Rentz 208; A. Jenkins 201; B. Churchill 194. double overtime. He went on to pin Fowlerville’s Nathan Beyer in 2:47 during the opening round of consolation Friday morning, then topped Jordan Miller of Greenville 7-4 to guarantee himself a medal. Coldwater’s Thomas Renner took an 11-7 win over Alien in the consolation quarterfinals. In the battle for seventh place, Allen pulled out a 3-2 victory. An escape and a take down in the second period were all the points he needed against Milan’s Adam Caballero. Alien led 3-2 heading into the third period. Caballero chose the bottom position. Many wrestlers in Allen’s position would choose to let Caballero go at die start of the period. and work for a take down to win. Alien chose to try and avoid stalling penalties while staying on top of his opponent for the full two min­ utes. and pulled it off for the win. Hastings* sophomore Steve Case (40-17) won one match in the 140-pound weight class, topping Allegan’s Aaron Castenada in the opening round of consolation 3-2, before falling 5-3 in overtime to a familiar foe, Byron Center’s Brent Mencarelli. In the 160-pound weight class, Saxon sen­ ior Ashtin King was topped in each of his first two matches to end the year with a record of 37-14.M Sports Editor Womens Good Games and Series - L Thunder Alley 67 1/2: Red Dog 59; Bulls and Heifers 59; Robbers 57; Funky Bowlers 55: Sandbaggers 52; Gutter Dusters 52: 4 Horsemen 51; Get-er-Dooe 49; Team 12 47; Nobody's 43 1/2; 12 ozs. at a Tune 43. onship semifinals. He didn't win another match. Lapeer West's Cody Marcicki pinned him 3:16 into their semifinal, and Burgdorf was a different wrestler when he came out for his consolation matches on Saturday morning. “It is pretty stressful, just to look up ami see all the people,’’ said Burgdorf. “It build.'* up too. Working for two weeks. You’re beat up. You’re tired.’’ Burgdorf finished in sixth place, falling to Lapeer West's Myron Vandecar 10-5 in the consolation semifinals, and Monroe Jefferson’s Carl Dingledine in the match for fifth place. ' Flurry’s came too late in each of the final two matches for Burgdorf. “I wish 1 could have put it together earlier in the match to win there.’’ he said of the bout with Dingledine as be waited to receive his medal. “I wz*. hoping for third, and even my coach told me I was the third best wrestler here. The difference between one and eight here isn’t very much." * A trio of Vikings earn individual state medals 1/2; Seebers 49. Elliston 211-573; Y. Cbeeseman 202-540; T. Christopher 168498; S. Merrill 166493; B. Smith 172470; S. Drake 171466; N. Boniface 165456; R. Murphy 158442; J. Leo 147-399: J. Allen 124-341; K. Becker 213; S. Beebe 187; E Ulrich 179; B. Hathaway 159; B. Moore '56; J. Shuriow 132. Hastings senior Jeff Alien, right, works to tie up Coldwater's Thomas Renner during the second period of their consolation qua terfinal Saturday morning in the 130-pound weight class at the individual state finals. 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Garber had just defeated Battle Creek Lakeview's Blake Birmingham in Division 2’s 152-pound weight class during the second consolation round al the weekend's individual stale wrestling finals. Thomapple Kellogg sent eignt wrestlers to the individual finals and after less than three rounds in 24 hours Garber was the last one with time left in his season. He would be TK’s only state medallist, going or. to finish in Maple Valley senior Ben Boss glances up for advice as he worics on top of Perry s Kyle Barnard during their battle for the seventh place medal in Division 3's 145-pound weight class Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) fourth place. He was one of four Trojans to win a match, ard the only one to win more than one. Garber watched from the wann-up area as Tough competition leaves Boss with 8th place medal by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Ben Boss was in the wrong chair Saturday night. The 145-pound medalists in Division 3 sat in a row as the 152-pound championships were being wrestled during the individual state finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills. A senior. Boss sat on the far left side of the row of folding chairs, waiting to accept his eighth place state medal. “I was kind of hoping to be at the other end." said Boss, who finished his senior year with a record of 45-4. Of his four losses, three came over the weekend at the state finals. He was 2-3, improving his career win mark to 194. Boss won a pair of matches in conso­ lation a 10-0 decision over Belding’s Ray Rhoads to open the consolation matches Friday morning and then a 9-2 decision over Lakeview’s Andrew Johnson. Boss was fourth at 140 pounds as a junior, and eighth at 140 as a sophomore, and also qualified for the individual finds his fresh­ man year. 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Metcalf became the 11th wrestler in Michigan history to win four indi­ vidual state tides, and the first to add that accomplishment to four team titles, when he topped Clarkston’s Braden L'Amoreaux 19-7 .for the tide in Division 1. Lowell’s Joe Mendez was the tenth, when he defeated Lapeer West’s Justin Chrzanowski 6-3 in Division 2’s 135-pound championship. Boss had been hoping for a taste of that kind of success heading into the tournament on Thursday afternoon, but that dream was dashed when he was topped by Richmond’s Jordan McKiernan 8-7 in overtime of their opening round match. After winning his first two matches in con­ solation, Boss ran into Coloma’s Jeremy Ashley who won by technical fall, 19-4, in the second period of their consolation quar­ terfinal bout. Boss then couldn’t score a take down in the match for seventh place, against Perry senior Kyle Barnard Barnard took an 11-6 decision for the seventh place medal. Caro senior Brandon Putman won the 145pound tide in Division 3. topping Montrose junior John Fulger 4-2 in the championship final. Boss' first win this season was an 11-10 decision against Fulger, when the two met in a dual Dec. 2 at Lakewood High School. Fulger was the individual state champion last year at 125 pounds. That was a big win for Boss, and the Lion wrestling program upped the ante this season on its schedule, taking on some of the best competition it could find. The preparation led to a lot of team success at the end of the season, an SM A A tide and tournament title as well as a district champi­ onship. “We wrestled tougher teams, definitely,” said Boss. “The way it happened though, there weren’t a lot of tough 145-pounders .” fellow senior Ryan Fletke lie on the mat a moment with his hands on his bead, after falling 7-6 to Allen Park's Todd Smith in the second round of consolation at 145 pounds. Smith scored the final seven points in the third period, to earn himself a spot in the medal rounds. “At first. I almost thought I couldn't wres­ tle. after my sparring partner Fletke lost I was crying.’’ Garber said of the moments leading up to bis bout with Birmingham. "If it wasn't for him. I wouldn't be here." Garber finished the year with a record of 49 wins and 8 losses. Fletke was 43 and 6. Trojan senior Justin Lewis (52-69) and jun­ ior Mike Munjoy (37-14) had just been elim­ * TK’s Kalani Garber tries to break down Warren Fitzgerald's Man Myers during their match for Division 2*8 152-pound third place medal, Saturday aftenxjon at the Palace of Auburn Hills. (Photo by Brett Bremer) inated from the competition as well after win­ ning one match. TK seniors Nate McMurray (32-17), Chris (45-7) of Byron Center topped Chelsea’s Tronconc of Center Line 9-8 w the second Stephen Kolokithas (43-2) 10-2. round of consolation. Humphrey (38-12), Eric Reeder (47-11), and After Garber topped Mason's Matt Swab 6­ "We’ll take this as a starting po;nt for next junior Travis Young (20-11) each fell for the 5 in the opening round he met up with the year," TK coach Tom Lehman told him as he second time in the tournament on Friday 2004 145-pound champion in Division 2, left the mat disappointed. morning, after being bested in the opening Flint Kearsly’s Aaron Hynes. Hynes topped round matches Thursday afternoon. Garber 18-9 in the championship quarterfi­ Garber's 152-pound weight class was up nals, then went on to take the 152-pound title for grabs, when the two wrestlers with the by besting St Clair Shores Lakeview’s Nick fewest losses on the season were topped in the Shafer 10-2 in the final. With a medal guaranteed. Garber didn't opening round. Josh Chapman (33-12) cf Eaton Rapids bested Forest Hills' Central's settle. Travis Eisen (46-2) 9-8, and Tyler Riettema “A lot of people that were supposed to win. didn’t, so I thought I’d turn it on,” he said. He bested Eisen 14-3 in the consolation quarterfinals, then topped Riverview’s Wade Clay 4-3 in the consolation semi’s. Warren Fitzgerald’s Matt Myers and Garber jmttled to overtime ijr the mate! third place, with Myers scoring a quick Team Day Blair’s Landscaping.. Blarney Stone.............. Wireless Wonderland 10-2 .8-4 .6-5 0-11 down for a 7-5 victory. “We sent eight, and one survived," said Garber. Fletke’s lone victory was an 11-4 decision over Bay City John Glenn’s Louis Beck .9-1 Advantage Housing . Playmakers.... ............. Phillips 66/Taco Bell..................... _........... 7-3 Drill Team........................................................ 6-6 Family Dental______________ .5-6 Dewey’s Autobody/Barry Automative...5-7 Generation Gap...... _....... .... ...—...........3-9 FlcxFab......................................... Thursday afternoon. match in the Lewis also won his opening round, topping Dearborn Divine Child’s Mike Karoub-Smith 11-5. Munjoy’s lone victory came in the firs’ round of consolation Friday, when he topped Rob Schaibly 10-5. He then fell to Joe Thomapple Kellogg senior Ryan Ftetke works to tie up Allen Park’s Todd Smith during their consolation match at 145 pounds Friday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 1-10 Grandview Foot and Ankle YMCA of Barry County 2005 Youth Baseball/ Softball Leannes is announcing that Stacy A. Uebele, D.P.M. is accepting patients in the Hastings location: 1M5 W. Green Street Suite 304 Hastings, MI 49058 PLEASE CALL 269-948-9155 Dr. Uebele specializes in all aspects offoot care with special emphasis on diabetic foot care, heel pain, hammer­ toes and bunions, as well as many other foot problems. 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March 17. 2005 - Pag. 13 WRESTLING, continued from page 11 — SWEET EASTER SALE kmart March 10,hand 20,h ______ TV OFF OFF SELECT TOYS My Scmw Ready-to-fii Easter Baskets Easter Time1" 4 Spring Vane™ Decor Dole, Buy Ona Giri Doi and Gut One Boy Doi FREE Barbie Stytng Heed, SALE 4.98, Reg. 9.97 Poly pocket Wld Waves Certie, SALE 4.98, Reg. 9.97 OFF Xevoe Deluxe Figure*, SALE 2.98, Reg. S.97 Tonka Touch Track with DVD, SALE 9.9S, Reg. 19.99 Flaher Price Bke Pad Set or Helmet, SALE 4.98, Reg. 9.99 Easter Ptash Animals Lakewood junior Eddie Phillips breaks out of the grasp of Stevensville-Lakeshore’s Matt Wittmann during their 171 -pound championship semifinal match Friday afternoon at the individual state finals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) championship finals Saturday. “He was eating it up." said O’Donnell. “I had fun there. I really enjoyed it," said consolation quarter’s. 2-pkor4-pk Chair Pads, Reg. $9.99 Dupont secured himself a spot on the medal stand by topping Gibraltar-Carlson’s Dylan Ritter 3-0 in the second round of con­ Dupont. Dupont also had high praise for his spar­ solation He started the weekend with a 5-1 win over Gjelaj. then fell to the eventual run­ ring partner. “It’s good, and I’ll tell you what," he said. “It's because of Alan that I got here. If I did­ ner-up at 25. Lapeer West’s Adam Antonides OFF 10-6 in the championship quarterfinals. n’t have someone like Alan to practice Dupont ends his junior year with a record against, I never would have been fifth or even of 39-4, while O’Donnell ends his senior come to state.” campaign with a 37-6 mark. Dupont went right after his opponents all Lakewood’s other two participants saw weekend. The tournament ended with Dupont their final runs end early. It was way too early copping Warren Lincoln’s Mark Gjelaj 9-1 in for junior Adam Fyan who had to injury the match for fifth place Saturday afternoon. default out of his matches in the 189-pound He lost a 9-2 decision to Clio’s Andy Welch weight class. Sophomore Mike Gregory was in the consolation semifinals, after topping topped in each of his two matches io the 112- Ionia’s Scott Shattock 2-1 in overtime in the pound bracket. EA EZ 9U Bask Editions Women’s short sleeved screen tees REG1ONALS, continued from page 10 — “We played too hard to have the game taken away from us." said Farrell. “I usually am not like that with officials because there are a lot of things that lead up to it" Farrell may have been talking about the outstanding 31 minutes and 52.3 seconds of terrific basketball played by the Sailors and Vikings, but there was much mote leading up That is why it is so hard to end it the way we did." The Vikings pulled ahead in the fourth quarter and tied their biggest lead of the night, 52-47, on a set play to a cutting Kyle Rowland midway through the period. The teams traded turnovers over the final few minutes, but Kool was able to pull his to that final series of unfortunate events. That is why a host of Viking seniors were standing in the center of the Rockford High School Gymnasium long after medals and trophies had been handed out. the stands had emptied, and all but the closest friends and family remained. For the most part they just stared at the empty brown bleachers, the floor, the back board, the dark scoreboard. "There are so many memories, with all these guys." said Thelen, who led Lakewood's offensive attack with 23 points. “I’ve spent my life in open gyms, my sum­ team back by rebounding his own miss and putting it back in, hitting a pair of free throws, and hitting a short runner in the lane. Kool was the only Sailor to score in the final seven minutes of the ball game. He tied Thelen for game high honors with 23 points, while Sailor point guard Jordan Torres added 14. Willard scored 11 points for Lakewood, while Morris and senior guard Tyler Beglin added eight each. Kool’s runner gave the Sailors a 53-52 lead with 30 seconds to play, but Thelen evened things up with a basket of his own at the 15 mers, all my free time we’ve spent playing ball together." “Since seventh grade baby," added senior second mark. South Christian brought the ball up and got it to Kool, when Morris was whis­ tled for the block “Wc made some mistakes, but they turned the ball over too," said Farrell. “I’m just thinking, hey. we’ve got him trapped.” “1*11 probably never get that our of my mind." The Vikings end the season with a record of 20 wins and 4 losses. South Christian is now 24-1, after topping Hillsdale 82-59 at Grand Valley Stale University on Tuesday night. The Class B semifinals are tomorrow night at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. Haslett (24-1) faces Muskegon Heights (25-1) at 6 p.m.. and South Christian takes on Detroit Renaissance (23-2) al 7:50 p.m. center Travis Willard as he walked over to join his classmates with a small smile break­ ing through the disappointment “It’s been great. It just hurts. We knew wc played as good as we could have expected in the fourth quarter. Wc gave it our heart and our soul.” “It does not feel right, walking off the court for the last time ever. Not like this." added senior reserve forward Spencer Duils. The Vikings made a tremendous come back in the third quarter to make it a game, after trailing 28-19 at the half. “At half-time. I said. ‘Nobody expects you to win.’ “ Farrell said. “ 'It’s all about if you want to win in your hearts.’ That second half showed that we did want to win that game. 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DUE TO THE SEASONALITY OF THE MERCHANDISE WE CANNOT OFFER RAINCHECKS ■ i • Percent is Oft Regular Retail . i �Page 14 - Thursday. March 17. 2005 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES jMi STATE OF MCH 3AN PROBATE COUR r COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decadents Estate FILE NO. 05-24204-DE Estate of Thomas Overtook. Date of birth: 07/06/1931. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Thomas Overtook, who lived at 6370 Maplewood Dr Delton, Michigan, died 11/19/2004 Creditors of the decedent are notified that ail claims against the estate wB be forever barred unless presented to Dena M. Ogg. named personal representative or proposed personal representa­ tive. or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court St. Hastings and the named/propoeed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 0338/2005 C Marcel Stoetze). Ill P61912 501 W State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 948-8321 Dena M. Ogg 3383 Ashby Road Delton. Ml 49046 (269) 623-5087 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedents Estate FILE NO. 2006-24244-DE Estate of John Junior Smelker Date of birth: 9/21/20. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, John Junior Smelker. who teed at 418 W. Apple Street. Hastings. Ml 49056, Barry County, Michigan died 1/15/05. Creditors of the decedent are notified that an claims against the estate will be toreve* barred unless presented to Kermit Jon Smelker. named personal representative. or proposed personal rep­ resentative. or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court Street. Hastings, Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date ol pubbeation of this notice. March 15,2005 James J. Goutooze (P44497) 137 W. State St. Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-2255 Kermit Jon Smelker 7101 Buehler Rd Freeport. Ml 49325 616-765^461 Bertaml Charier TowasMp Moettay, Hardin 2085 at 810 p.m. attwd Ctatar TswesM* lai, 2461 titstk leaf, laslais The Rutland Charter Township Board and Road Committee members along with Brad Lamberg, from the Barry County Road Commission, will meet to discuss road issues and concerns in Rutland Charter Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that upon five (5) days notice tc the Rutland Charter Township Clerk, the Township will provide necessaiy. reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the public hearing to individuals with disabilities. Individuals requiring auxil­ iary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. ROBIN HAWTHORNE, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (263) 948-2194 CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES REQUEST FOR BIDS 2005 ABANDONED WELL PLUGGING PROJECT The Crtv of Hastings, Michigan, is sofidting bids for its Abandoned Wefl Plugging Project. Bidding Cocuments may bo obtained at the office of Fteis & Vbndenbrink Engineering, Inc., 2960 Lucerne Drive SE. Grand Rapids, Ml 49546. telephone 618-977-1000, or at the office of the City Cterk/Treasurer. 201 East State Street. Hastings, Ml 49058, telephone 269-945-2468. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bide, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City's best interest, price and other factors considered. Sealed bids shM be received at the office of the City CterVTreasurer. 201 East Stale Street. Hastings, Ml 49058 until 3.30 p.m. local time on April 21. 2005, at which time they shall be opened and puMcfy read aloud. Al bids shall be cteariy marked on the outside of the submittal package, "Sealed Bid - 2005 Abandoned Weil Plugging Project" Any questions regarding this request tor bids should be directed to: Mr. Brian Doyte --- 4------------1------- 4---inc. •----riete • avenoonunnK engineering, 616-977-1000 0M3S2M PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF HASTINGS Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council wU hold a Public Hearing on Monday. March 28. 2005. at 730 p.m. in the Hastings City Hal Council Chambers. 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the City Council to hear comments and make a determi­ nation on a request for street improvements on North Toffee Drive from West High Street south to the north line of Lot 26. Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This aate may be the bid emount tendered at aate. plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Russell Gekforsma Jr. a/k/a Russek D. Gekforsma. Jr., a single person and Sara J. Burghdoff a/k/a Sara Burghdoff, a single person, original mortgagor(s). to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated July 31. 2002, and recorded on March 25. 2003 in instrument 1100902. ip Bary county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-Four And 86/100 Dollars ($80,484.86). including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case mads and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wifi be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM, on March 31. 2035. Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport, Ber.y County. Michigan, and are described as: Al Lots Eight (8). Nine (9) and Ten (10). Block Sixteen (16) of Samuel Roush's Addition to the Village of Freeport, according to the recorded piat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 23. Irving Township. Village of Freeport. Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 8003241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: March 3. 2005 For more information, please ca»: FC C 248.593.1X1 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 6049919F01 Notice Of Mortgage roractoaura Sato THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MttJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This atee may be reedneted by the forectoelng mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, •**** be limit­ ed sotety totha return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus InteraoL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the condrtton* of a mortgage made by Sarah Pokey, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 23, 2004, and recorded on March 29. 2004 in instrument 1124275. in Bony county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-One And 87/100 Dollars ($91,631.87), including interest at 9.75% per annum. Under the power of aate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that 3aid mortgage w» be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM, on April 14. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township or Praireville. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Southwest Comer of Lot 37 of the recorded Plat of Spring Point No. 1, Section 8, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Prairieville Township. Barry County. Michigan; Thence South 84 Degrees, 00 Minutes West on the Southerly Line of ABng Drive, 125.19 feet: Thence South 2 Degrees 31 Minutes 10 Seconds East, 332.72 Feet; Thence West 330.00 Feet; Thence South 2 Degrees 31 Minutes 10 Seconds. East 213.20 feet to the North Line of Lakeway Drive; Thence East on the North Line of said road. 568.85 f eet; Thence North 00 Degrees 02 Minutes 00 beconos east on tne west line or wooowara noao, 600.27 Fuel; Thence West 105.71 Met to the Place of Br-lnning. Subject to a Non-Exdusive Easement for ngress an Egress over the West 66 0 Feet thereof The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6003241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: March 17. 2005 For more information, please cal: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc 30400 Tetegraph Rd Sts 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite F051432F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Saw THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MttJTARYDUTY. AT IN PURCHASERS: This aate may be MORTGAGE SALE - Default hM been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronald Loe Mapes, a single man, original mortgagorfs), to Option Ono Mortgage Coroporation, a CaMomia Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 2. 2004, and recorded on June 8,2004 in instrument 1128950, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-One Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-One And 61/100 Dollars ($131,231.61), including interest at 93% per annum. Under the power of sate contained In eaid mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB ba forectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al pubic vendue, al the Barry County Courthouae in Hastings at 130 PM, on March 31, 2005. Said promises are situated in Township of Thomapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel A; That part of the Southwest 1/4 ol Section 33, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 33; thence South 42018 feet tor piece ol beginning; thence South 234.19 toot; thence Easat IM toot; thence North 234.19 toot; thence West 1M toot to the place of beginning. Parcel B: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Sectton 33, Town 4 North, Range 10 West oesenoee as. commencing ai me west comer; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 second? East 420.81 teetatong the East-West 1/4 ine of said section; thence Noth 89 degrees 54 minutes 42 seconds East 1M toot paraNel with the East­ West 1/4 Bns of said section to the point of begin­ ning; thence North of degrees 54 minutes 42 sec­ onds East 18C toot; thence South 00 degress 00 minutes 00 seconds East 3i0 toot; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 42 seconds West 150 toot; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 310 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period ehati be 6 months from too date of ouch sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in wmen case me reoempoon ponoo anas do ju oays from the date of such sale. Dated: March 3,2005 For more Information, please cal: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Option Ono Mortgage Coroporation. a California Corporation 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fanns. Michigan 48025-5822 File S049893F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAIN WLL BE USED FOR THAT PURROBE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TMa aate may bo roecindad Jy the twectooing mortgagee. In that event, your demogoo, If any, ehal bo NmRod ooteiy to too return of the bld amount ten­ dered at aote, plue IntereoL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew W. > owners ano Fknsuna ea. ■ ovrer®, nusoanG ano 'Rtwo, original mortgagors), to Oak Street Mortgage LLC, Mortgagee, dated March 26,2004, and recorded on May 5, 2004 in instrument 1126978, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc. as assignee by an assignment in Bany county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof toe cum al Ninety-One Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Eight And 76/100 Dollars ($91,438.76), including interest at 7.88% per annum. Under too power of sole contained in said mort­ gage and toe statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that sold mortgage wB be forectoood by a aate of the mortgaged premioos, or some part of them, at pubfc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouae in Hastings al 130 PM, on April 14,2005. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot I^Btock 18, Eastern Addition to the Cty, formerly VHtego, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof In LJbor Aof Plats, Page 2. The redemption period shall be 6 months horn the of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance wRh MCLA 600.3241a. in which case too redemption period shal bo 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: March 17,2005 For more information, please cal: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Etectrrnic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite C050642F01 aawM» NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM UHLL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUin ER. BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARYDUTY. Default has occurred in the conations of a oartain mortgage made between CRAIG J. SWAN­ SON, TRUSTEE OF THE CRAIG. J. SWANSON TRUST dated March 24, 1996 fMortgagoT) and IONIA COUNTY NATIONAL BANK (•Morfosgee’), dated November 10,2003 and recorded December 1, 2003 as Document No. 1118403, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage toare is claimed to be due. as of February 15.2005 toe sum Of TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX ANO 98/100 DOL­ LARS ($262,236 98). including intereai al 7.250% per annum. Pursuant to the Power of Sate contained in aaid Mortgage and in foe statutes In such case made and provided. Notice is hereby given foal said mort­ gage will be forectosed by a eate of toe mortgaged premiees at pubic venue at foe East door of too Barry County Courthouse. 220 West State Sheet. Hastings. County of Bany. Michigan at 130 p.m. on March J1.1D06. Said mortgaged premieec are situated Heatings Township. Barry County. Michigan, commonly known as 4415-4417 Janis Street, Hastings. Mkfoigan and tegaBy described as: Lot 8 of Barry’s SubdMston hunting to foe recorded piat thereof, as rwcjrded to Uber 4 of Pate on Pago 11. The redemption period shot be six (6) montoe from the date of such eate. unless determined abandoned to accordance with 1948CL 800.3241(a), which case foe redemption period shal be 3T days from ti.e dote of ouch sate. No out or proceeding bM taw has bean insauted to recover the debt eecunrd by aaid mortgage or any part thereof. Dated: February 22, 2005 IONIA COUNTY NATIONAL BANK, Moraga GaryG. Love Charron & Hantech, P.L.C. Attorneys for Mortgagee rramneK], n.t. Grand Rapids. Ml 49525 (616) 363-0300 ommm NOTICE OF MORTGAGE NG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BFORMA7ION WE 08TAN WEX BE USED FOR THAT FUR­ POSE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCf AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M /*CTWE MttJTARYDUTY. Defauti has occurred to foe oondtitorv? ci a oar­ Document No. 1019595, Bany County necoros, Munigan, on wrven mongage mere ts claimed to be due, aa of February 15,2006 foe of ONE HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR and 80/100 DOLLARS ($108,58430), inciudtog totereat at 7375% per annum. Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained to said Mortgage and to the statutes to such case mads and provided, Notico is hereby given that sata mort­ gage wB be foreclosed by a sale ol foe mortgaged promises al public venue at the East door of foe Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State StreoL Hastings, County of Ba.Ty, Michigan al 130 p.m. on March 31,2006. bare mong&gea prcrrr.se.> are siiuaiea nasungs Township. Barry County, Michigan, commonly known as 4415-4417 Janis Street, Hastings, Michigan and tagatiy described as: Parcel 2: Commencing at the Northeast comer of Lot 8 of Barry's SubdMsfon. according to the recorded ptat thereof, as recorded to Uber 4 of pitas on Pago 11; thence S75* 42T 113.25 foot for a place of begin­ ning; thence N75M2W 113.25 feet; thence 8 123.19 feta; thence S75’42T 100 iota; foenoo Northerly to a straight tine approximately 129.19 feta to the ptaco of bagtoning. Parcel 3: Commencing at foe Southwest comer of Lot 5 of Barry’s Subdivision, according to foe recorded pita thereof as recorded to Uber 4 of Plate, Page 11, said point being hereinafter designated as Point "A", thence Easterly along the Souttnriy Ina of aaid Lot 5 to foe Southeast comer of said Lot 5, said Southeast comer being hereinafter disignated as Point ■B’. thence Easterly from Point *B", to e straight tine ta the same angle as the tine that tuns from me storesam rvxni a io me arorosaro ruwa *B*. 1<X) *M( lor a ptace at Oeglnnlnp: thtnoa Weaerty In a straight ana to the atoraaaid Point ■B"; thence North 196 31 teat; thence South TS-tt'Eaal 100 tael: thence Southerly In a straight Ina Io tie piece of beginning. The redemption period shall be six (8) monfoe from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 800.3241(a). to which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the data of such sale. No suit or proceeding ta taw has been totatiuted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Dated: February 22, 2005 iONIA COUNTY NATIONAL BANK, Mortgage GaryG. Love Charron & Haniach. P.LC. Attorneys tor Mortgagee 4949 Plainfield. N.E. Grand Rapids. Ml 49525 (616) 363-3300 ommw PUBLIC HEARING JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BUDGET A public hearing will be held on Thursday, March 31, 2005. at 730 p.m. at the Johnstown Township Han, 13641 S. M-37 Highway, to consider the 2005-2006 proposed budget. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PRO­ POSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PRO­ POSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. The City will provide necessary reasonable aid and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk ol the City of Hastings, 201 East State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. Telephone 269-945-2468 or TDD call relay services. 800-849-3777. 09sm2« A copy of the proposed budget is available tor public inspection at the Clerk's office by appointment. Individuals with disabilities requinng auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Board in writing or phone seven (7) days prior to the meeting. Immediately following the Budget Hearing, a Spedai Township Board Meeting will be held to consider adoption of the 2005-06 budget. 0953828Z June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk 1815 Lacey Rd. Dowling, Ml 49050 ______________________ Phone: (MB) 721 -9905 SUMMER EMPLOYMENT The Barry County Road Commission is hiring for temporary summer employment. Work will mostly be outside working the road maintenance crews. A job description win be provided at time of applica­ tion. Hourty wage will be $7.00 - $8.00 per hour. Applicant must be at least 18 years of age. If inter­ ested. please stop by and fill out an application at the Road Commission located at 1725 West M-43 Highway. Hastings (behind FlexFab on M-37/M-43). Accepting applications through March 24, 2005. �_______ ’_______________________________________ TbaHlMta0l Barner - Thursday. March 17.2005 - Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY. Notice is hereby given than the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a oubtic hearing tor the tofowtog Special Ute Permits: ftbted CaM Number 8F-25-2004 Kttmwth A Janet Felghner (owner); Scott Felghner (appli­ cant). Locattoo: 6620 E M-79 Hwy., in Section 32 of Castleton TWp. Purposv: Requesting a special use for a dock buMng business; in the AR zoning district. MEETING DATE: March 28,2006. TWE: 730 p.m PLACE: Community Room in the Courts & Law Building at 206 West Court St.. Hastings. Michigan. Site Inspections of the above described proper­ ties wB bo completed by the Planning Commission members before the day of the hearing. boned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 946-4820 The special use appfication(s) is/are available tor pubic inspection at the Barry County Pfenning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 am. to 5 p.m. (ctoeed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Pteaee cal toe Planning Office at (269) 945­ 1290 tor further information. The County of Barry wM provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers for the hewing impaired and audio tapes of printed materis*5 Doing oonsioerea ar me meeting io morvnuars with disabilities at the meetingtoearing upon Ion (10) days notice to the County of Bany. IndMduato with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact toe County of Bany by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49068.(289)945-1284. Debbie S. Smith. Barry County Clerk onmm Notfoo Of Mortgage Forectoeure Bate THB FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: THa sate may be reecinooo oy me rorectoeing mongagee. in that event your damagee, If any, ateff bo Hmltod aotofy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus InterosL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon mode in toe condffions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey McMahon aA/a Jeffrey L McMahon end Margaret MCManon, nusuanu anu wire, ongmai mortgagor!*/, to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 22.2001. and recorded on March 2, 2001 in instrument 1055539. In Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof toe sum of Ninety-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Three And 11/100 Doters 1589,403.11), including Interest at 11.05% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be forectoeed by a sate of toe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at puMc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at PM. on March 31, 2006 Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are deecribed as: Lot 32 of Charieson Heights Addition Na 2 to the VWage of MtodtovBe accordmg to toe recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Uber 4 of Plats on Page 62. The redemption period shal be 8 months from toe date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 800.3241a. in which case the mdempbon period shal be 30 days from too date of wch sate. Dated'March 3,2X5 For more information, please can: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Chase Home Finance. LLC succes­ sor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte 9049441F01 mm NoBce Of Mortgage Forectoeure Bate TH® FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WU BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This eote may be reacindad by the forectoelng mortgagee. In tost event, your damages. If any, ehaff bo Modooteiy to the return of the bid wnount ten­ dered at sate, plus Intoraat MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mode in toe ooncfltions of a mortgage made by Robert G Johnoon. in, and Uaa A Alexander, a single man and a single woman, original mortgagors), to Broadmoor Rnandai Services. Ina, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated Juno 24,1999, and recorded on July 14. 1999 in instrument 1032494, and asfe’gned by mesne assignments to First Nationwide Mortgage Corporation, a Delaware Corporation is assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there la claimed to be duo al the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Five Thousand Three Hundred TwentyThree And 91/IX Doters ($85323.91), hctodtog interest al 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be forectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or tune part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings at IX PM. on March 24. 2005 Said promises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are deecribed as: A triangular piece of land described as al that piece of land in Southeast comer of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest V4 of Section 16. Town 3 North, Range 9 West, lying South and East of the highway. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal be X days from toe date of such sate Doted: February 24. 2005 For more information, please cal: FC W 248 593 1312 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For Crtimortgage. Inc., successor in inter­ est to First Nabcrwu;-! Mortgage Corporation, a Delaware Corporaton 30400 Tetegrapn & Cte 200 Bingham Farnu. M.chigan 48025-5822 Fite *025400F02 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate RLE N& 2005-24231-DE Estate of Thomas W Bartel Date of Birth February 5.1961. TO ALL CREDITORS . NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent, Thomas W. Bartel, who lived at 2016 Island Drive. Yankee Springs, Wayland. Michigan died January 6. 2005. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Emekla A. Bartell, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court, Suite 302, Hastings Michigan 49058 and the named/proposed pereonte representative within 4 months after the date cf publication of this notice. Date March 7. 2005 Mcewander. Berens A DeVries PLLC James C. DeVries P47508 513 BNdwin Street Jenison. Ml 49428 (616) 457-9290 Emekla A Bartell 404 Falcon Drive Wayland. Ml 49348 (289)792-0060 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE WHEREAS, default has been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Thomas A. Burke and Jo-Ann Burke, husband and wife. Mortgagors, to Traverse Mortgage Corporation a Michigan corporation. Mortgagee, dated the 27th day of November, A.D.. 2001. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 6th day of December, A.D.. 2001, as Instrument No. 1070853. WHEREAS, toe amount of claimed to be due on the said mortgage as of the date of this notice is the sum of sixty-five thousand one hundred forty-three and 15/100 dotes ($65,1543.15), tor principal and interest and. WHEREAS, no suit or proceedings at law or In equity have been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage ot any pert thereof, and default having been made whereby the power of sale contained in said mortgage has become oper­ ative. NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on THURSDAY the 7th day of April, 2005, at 130 o'clock in the afternoon, local time, said mortgage wB be forectoeed at a sate al pubic auction to toe highest bidder at toe east door of the Circuit Courthouse in the City of Hastings, County of Bany and State of Michigan (that being the piece of hold­ ing Circuit Court in said County), of the premises deecribed in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as afore­ said, on said mortgage with the interest thereon at sot and five eighths percent (6.625%) per annum and al legal costs, charges and expenses, includ­ ing the attorney fee allowed by law, and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned, nec­ essary to protect its Interest in the premises. The promisee described in said mortgage are as foteor Property situated in the City of Hastings. County of Barry, State of Michigan, to wit LAND IN THE CITY OF HASTINGS. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 11. ROBERi I. HENDERSHOTT'S FIRST ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. EXCEPT: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 11; THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 11; TO A POINT 3 FEET FROM BEGINNING. THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY TO THE SOUTHEAST COR­ NER OF LOT 11; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY TO THE, PLACE OF BEGINNING Commonly known as: 517 N. Congress, Hastings. Ml 49058. Parcel No. 08-55-060-011-X The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a in which case toe redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 24, 2005. Traverse Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee CHARLES A. FORREST. JR. Attorney for Traverse Mortgage Corp. 703 E. Court St. Flint. Ml 48603 Teteohone: (810) 238-40X THIS FIRM IS DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Notfoe Of Mortgage Forectoeure 8ele THB RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATKJN WE 08TAM WSX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TWe aate may be rescinded by the forectoelng mortgagee. In that event, your damagee. If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Cynthia E. Rted wd Daniel H. Overbeck. Joint Tenants, origi­ nal mortgagors), to Great Lakes Lender. LLC. Mortgagee, dated November 28.2X1. and record­ ed on December 12. 2X1 in instrument 1071241. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Flagstar Bank, FSB as assignee by an assignment, in Barry coun­ ty records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due al the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Eight Thousand Nino Hundred Sixty-Nine And 10/IX Dollars ($68,969.10). including interest at 8.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promisee, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings at 1X PM. on March 24, 2005. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1, Block 7. of Sophia E. KenfiekTs Second Addition to the City, formerly the Village of Hastings, accord­ ing to the plat thereof as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 37. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 8X.3241a, In which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 24. 2X5 For more information, please call: FC W 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Flagstar Bank. FSB 304X Telegraph Rd Ste 2X Bmgham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File 9049569F01 cm*' FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm Is a debt collector attempting to col­ lect a debt Any Information obtained win be used for this purpose. If you are In the Military, pfeaaa contact our office at the number Noted below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Donald A. Cox and Dora M. Cox. husband and wife to National City Bank of Columbus (“BANK”), Mortgagee, dated February 9, 1999 and receded February 11, 1999 in Instrument # 102X78, Barry County Records. Michigan and was subsequently assigned to: HSBC Bank USA. as trustee on behalf of ACE Securities Corporation Home Equity Loan Trust and for the registered holders ol the ACE Securities Corporation Home Equity Loan Trust Series 2005-SD1, Asset Backed Pau Through Certificates, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the pate hereof the sum of Sixty Thousand Two Hundred Sirty-Four Doties and Thirty-Eight Cents ($X364X) including interest 10.5% per annum. Under tin power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wR be forectoeed by a sate of toe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 130PM. on Thursday. March 31. 2005. Said premises are situated in Village of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan, and are Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22. Town 4 North, Range 7 West. Commencing 970 toet South of the Northwest Comer of sted Section; Thence East 198 feet; Thence South 124 feet; Thence West 1^98 feet; Thence North 124 feet to the Place of Beginning. Commonly known as 211 S Main St. Woodland Ml 48897 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 6X.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal be X days from the date of such safe. Dated: FEBRUARY 28. 2005 HSBC Bank USA. as trustee on behalf of ACE Securities Corporation Home Equity Loan Trust and for toe registered holders of the ACE Securities Corporation Home Equity Loan Trust Series 2005SD1. Asset Backed Pau Through Certificates, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Poteetivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 1X Rochester Hills. Ml 48X7 (248)844-6123 Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sale THB RRK B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTINQ TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAMWLL BE UBS) FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be reedneted by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damagu, If any, shall bo Nmited aotely to the return of the bM amount ten­ dered at aalo. ptae Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default hu been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Craig varrcwrwerp a no vawoerwe/p, nusoarta &na wife, original mortgagors), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated October 1. 2003, and recorded on October 22, 2003 in instru­ ment 11161X, in Barry county records, Mfchigan, on which mortgage the re is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum al One Hundred Twenty-One Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Six And 25/IX Dotars ($121,378.25). including intewst at 5.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wP bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1X PM, on March 24, 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Thomapple, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commenctog at the Northwest comer ol Section 5, Town 4 North, Range 10 West thence East along the North line ol said section, 883.70 toet; thence South X dogreu 15 minutes East along the Easterly line of Noffke Drive in Noffice's Lake Shore Plat as recorded in Uber 4 of Plats on Page 6 in toe office of toe Register jf Deeds lor Barry County, a distance of 715.47 feet; thence continuing along said Easterly line South 04 degrees 49 minutes West 28938 feet; thence continuinr Jong said Easterly fine South 17 degrees 02 it mtes West. 12731 feet to the true piece of beginning; thence continuing South 17 degrees 02 minutes West, along the Easterly line of said Noffke’s Drive 933 feet; thence South 32 degrees 16 minutes West, along said Easterly line 210.67 feet; thence South X degrees 54 minutes 17 sec­ onds East 20138 feet; thence North X degrees 51 minutes 27 seconds East. 240.X toet; thence North 66 degrees 45 minutes 48 seconds West 2X.X feet to toe piece of beginning. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 8X3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: February 24, 2005 For more information, ptease call: FC C 248.593 1X1 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Ina 304X Tetegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5622 Fite S048900F01 omww Notice Of Mortgage Forectoswe Sate THB RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. “**."*** roodndod by the forectoelng mortgagee. In that event, your damages, N any, shall bo Rmttod sotoiy to the return of the bM amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE • Default hu boon made h the conditions ot a mortgage made by Robert J. Yarriogton, a single man. original mortgagors), to Broadmoor Financial Services, Inc., a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 26,1999, and recorded on April 29. 1999 in instrument 1028655. and assigned by mesne assignments to Bank of American, N.A. as assignee by an assignment, in Bany county recorus, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due artho date hereof the sum of Eighty-Four Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Three And 15/IX Doffers ($84,883.15). including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in aaid mort­ gage and the statute in such case matte and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage witi be forectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged oremtoes. or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at toe Barry County Courthouse In Hastings at 130 PM. on March 31,2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving. Barry County. Michigan, and are described u: That part of the southeast 1/4 of section 23, town 4 north, range 9 west, described as: commencing at the south 1/4 comer of said section; thence north 01 degrees X minutes 26 seconds east 264436 feat along the west Ine of said southeast 1/4 ; thence south 88 degrees 35 mfoutec 54 seconds east 870.0 feet along the north line of aaid southeast 1/4 to too piece of beginning; thence south 88 degrees 35 minutes 54 seconds oast 44738 teat; thence south 01 degrees 28 minutes 11 seconds west 433.14 feet; thence south 88 degreu 40 minutes 17 seconds east 75.0 feet; thence souto 01 dogreu 26 minutes 11 seconds west 75.0 feet; thence north 88 degress 40 minutes 17 seconds west 522.91 feet along the north Ine of toe south 81231 feel of the north 1/2 of sted southeate IM; thence north 01 dogreu X minutes 28 seconds east 500,71 feat to toe piece of beginning, subject to and together with an easement for ingreaa. agreu and utility purpoee over a 86 foot wide atrip of land, the centerline of which is described u: commencing at the south IM corner of aaid aection 23, town 4 north, range 9 west; thence north 01 degrees X minutes 26 seconds cast 2285.26 feet along the west fine of said soulheart 1M to the place of beginning of said easement; thence south 88 degress 35 minutes 54 seconds oast 2983 feet etong toe south Ine bf the north 359 foot of said southeast IM; thence south X dogreu X minutes 55 seconds oast 22537 feet; thence north 70 dogreu 51 minutes X seconds oast 37230 toot to the east Ine of toe west 870 loot of said southeast IM; thence north 63 dogreu X minutes 29 sec­ onds oast 26235 toet; thence north 75 dogreu 56 minutes 41 seconds oast 444.72 feet to too pteoo of ending of said easement. The redemption period shaN bo 12 months from toe date of such sale Dated: March 3.2005 For more information, ptoau call : FC G 248.593 1310 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Bank of American, NA 304X Tetegraph Rd Ste2X Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte 9048344F01 Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THB RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY WFORMADON WE OBTAM WBX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TMa sale may bo MORTGAGE SALE - DetouS hu been mode in the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew J. Mtanowski. a married man and Ltea A MBanowsk*. ms wre, ongmai mortgagor!s/, to mmo Mortgage Sorvicu. Lid . Mortgagee, dated April 21. 2003. and recorded on April 28. 2003 in instrument 1102817, wd assigned by said Mortgagee to Washington Mutual Bank. FA u aseiy u by an assignment in Barry county ruords, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo al toe date hereof toe sum ot Eighty Thousand Seven Hundred Sixteen And 13/IX Doflars ($80,716.13), Including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in aaid mort­ gage and the statute in such cau made and pro­ vided, notice ^* hereby given that said mortgage wti be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premtoos, or soma part of them, at pubtic vendue, N the Barry County Courthouse In Heatings al 1X PM. on March 24,2006. Said premises are situated in VWage of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, and are deecribed as: Lot 1andthoEast25feo(ofLot2. Block 4. Samuel Roush's Addition, accordfrig to the recorded otat thereof fri Uber 1 ol Ptots, on Page 28. ateo that part of the fomer Pere Marquette RaBroad Right-of-Way described u: Beginning at the intersection of the Souto ma of Lot 1 of add Block 4 and the Easterly line of said railroad right-of-way; thence Northwesterly along said Easterly right-of-way to the West line of the East 25 feet of Lot 2; thence South along the Southerly extension of said 1; thence East to toe place of beginning. The redemption period Shan be 6 months from toe date of such sale, unleu determined attendoned in accordance with MCLA 6X3241a. in which case the redemption period shafl be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: February 24. 2005 For more infurniation. ptease cal: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Washington Mutual Bank, FA 304X Tetegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite f048565F01 THB RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Dateu* ha* been made In lhe oondMona ol a mongage made by Jamee A. Mnldaveran and Dianna L VMdaveran. huaband and a«a. Io Amedqueei Mongage Company, mongagae. dated June 2S. 2002 and recorded February 10. 2006 in InMrument Number 1141300. Barry County Records Said mongage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, aa Trustee ol Amenquast Mongage Securities. Inc., assetBacked Pass Through C.mkran. . sansa 2003­ X4. under the pooing and aankSng agreement dated aaotNownber 1.2003 without recourse by assignment submitted Io and recorded by the Barry County Regieler o< Deeds Thera Is oMned to be due on such mongaga tweumotNkwly-Mrw Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-Eight and B7Z100 Doaars (398473 87) tndudng Meroet at the rale Ol 3.75% per annum. uniter the power ot sale contained In tie mart­ gage and the Mamies ot tw StMa ot Mtchtgvi. notes la hereby gkron tat he mortgage wM be torodoeed by a sale ol tie mortgaged pramaee. or some part ol them. M puMc venue M the Bany County Courthouae m Haatnga In Barry County. Mfchifpn al 100 pro. on Apr! 7. 2005 The ere mH., ata located In the Township ol Yankee Springs. Barry County. Mkhioa". aa ata (fescribttd u: Lot 12. Parker Y Lakawocu Ptat. •ccordfrtg to ptet thereof u recorded fr. Uber 3 on Pagefe) 34 of Plats, Barry County Records. The redemption n«tod shal bo 6 months from too date of suc/i uto, unfeu toe property is deter­ mined abanc/oned in accordance with MCLA $8X32410, in which cau toe redemption petted shal bo X days from toe date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The torectoomg morfo^ee cw reootod too sate In the event a W party buys too property and there la a aimuttaneous resolution wfto toe borrower. In that event, your dacwQu, If any, are limited sotefy to the return of too bid amount tendered al aate. Dated: Much 10, 2006 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, u Trustee of Amoriqueet MorXiege Securities. Ina. asset-Backed Pau Through Corttficotea, aariu 2003-X4, under too poolng ind servicing agreement dated u of November 1,2033 without recoureo.. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 467-10X Rte Na 214.1788 * NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BALE Default hu boon mode In condtoon ot too Mortgage ("Mortgage"), made u d Septenter X. 1999, by Jon S. and Kkn A. Black, mortgagors, to Bank Ona, NA, original mortgagee, recorded on October 12. 1999, in the office ol Jie Barry County Ragiaiar of Deeds, at Uber 1096488. Pagu and assigned to FrankHn Credit Management CotptxMton CMortg*g»*l m pn AMgnm*nt ol Mortgage, rocordad on January 13. 2003. In tha office of the Bany County n.^aMr Dead*, at Uber 1140185. Page 1. on which Mortgage there la claimed to be due and unpaid to Mortgagee, aa ol February 24. 2005. the auro ol $118431.07. pk» aaomeylaee No legal or equitable proceeding Is instituted to recover the debt or any part of toe debt, secured by the Mortgage, or I any sul or proceedng hu been instituted, the same hu been dteconCnued, or an execution upon the Judgment rendered therein hu boon returned unsatisfied, In whole or In part. Under the power of sale contained in the Mortgage, and pursuant to the Michigan statutes, notice Is given that on Thursday, March 31,2005, at 1X p.m., local time, at toe east aide of too Courthouse entrance to the Barry County Courthouu, 220 West State Street Hastings. Mtehlgan, there wB bo offered tor sate and acid to toe highest bidder, al pubic sate, for the purpou of satisfying too amounts due and unpaid on the Mortage, together with lhe legal coots and ctergu of sate, too lands, premises, and property eluate cl in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County. Michigan, al subject to wto deserted by toe Mortgage (al collectively referred to u the "Mortgaged Premises and Property"), u follows: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 17. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUN­ TY. MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 09 MINUTES X SECONDS EAST 4413 FEET ALONG THE EAST UNE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES X MINUTES X SECONDS EAST 171.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 24 MINUTES X SECONDS WEST 256.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 09 MINUTES X SECONDS WEST 17036 FEET; THENCE MORTH 89 DEGREES 24 MINUTES X SECONDS EAST 256.0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO AND TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER THE NORTH 612 FEET OF THE EAST 33 FEET OF SA© SOUTH­ WEST 1/4. TOGETHER WITH al the Improvoments now or hereunder erected on the property, and al ease­ ments, appurtenances, and fixtures now or here­ after a put of toe property. Al replacements and additions shal ateo be covered by this "Security Inctroment .’ Al of too foregoing is referred to in tote "Security Instrument" u the "Property." Dated: February 18. 2005 rranxRn ureoa Management uorporauon cfo Geoffrey A. Reids Dickinson Wright PLLC 2X Ottawa NW. Sutto9X Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (618) 458-13X omm. (3^4) Village president’s son appointed to Nashville council The Nashville Village Council became two empty scats since Trustee Angela two-year terms during the same election, a family affair last Thursday evening Seaton resigned effective March 1 to pur­ the when James Dunham, son of Village sue a college degree. November 2006. The ordinance also first of which will be held in President Frank Dunham, was sworn in Earlier, trustee Mike Callton resigned extends the terms of incumbent trustees as a trustee after his appointment was his post effective Jan. 1. after be was until the newly elected trustees are sworn approved unanimously. elected as the 5th District representative in March 2007. Despite two vacancies. Dunham was the only registered voter in the village of on the Barry County Board of Nashville who submitted a letter of appli­ Commissioners. The council also voted unanimously to cation for a seat on the council. approve a trustee election ordinance that The seven-member council has had allows for the election of all trustees for �Page 16 - Thursday. March 17. 2005 - The Hastmge Banner Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECT OR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the toeadoatng mortgagee, to that event. your damagee. H any, shed bo limit­ ed eolely to the return ol the bid emount Sv>dered al eala, plue totoreat MORTGAGE SALE ■ Delault has been made to the condition, ol a mortgage made by Milchdl E. Glenn, an unowned man, ongmai modgagoRe). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systoma, Inc.. Mortgagee, doted May 23. 2002. and recorded on June 6.2002 In mstrunent 1061777. to Bany coun­ ty records. Michigan, on which mortgage there la claimed to be due at the date hereol the sum ol One Hundred Thirty Two Thousand Throe Hundred Four And 49/100 Dollars (J132J04.4S). Including mteresl at 6.5% per annum Under the power ol sale coraatood to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice la hereby given mat eaid mortgage w« be (oredoeed by a sale ol the mortgaged promiees. or some part ot them, at put*c vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse n Hastings st 100 PM, on April 14.2006 Said premises are situated In Townahip ol Carlton. Barry County. Michigan, and are deecribed as: The South 393 leal ol the West 290 leet ol toe Cast 430 teat ol the Southwest IM ol Section 34. Town 4 North. Range 8 Weet. Carton Township, Barry County Michigan The redemption period shal bo 6 months from toe date ol such sale, unless determined abendonsd to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. to which case redemption period shal be M daya tram the dale ol such sale Dated: March 17. 2005 For more mtormation. please cal: FC H 248.593 1300 Tro8 & Trot P C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4015715F02 ewwm Robert A. Tremain * Asaodatae, P.C. Is s deM collector and we are attempting to coded a oflCi ano any i nrormauon ooumoo wi< i do usea for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Defautt has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by DANIEL A RUDD AND MANDY M RUDD HUSBAND AND WIFE to FIRST FEDERAL OF MICHIGAN. THE MICHIGAN OPERATING NAME of Charter Ono Bank. F S B . now Known a CHARTER ONE BANK. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION. Mortgagee, deled July 17, 2001. and recorded on August 13, 2001, as Instrument No. 1064717 Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred thir­ ty one thousand tour hundred twelve and 28/100 Doters (131.412.28). including interest al 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and providetLaotee m hereby gMp that said mortgage w« be forectoeed by a sale of the mortgaperf premises, or some part ot them, at public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 1 DO p.m. on April 7. 2005. Said premises are situated to TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. BARRY COUNTY. Michigan and are described as: The North 220 feet ot the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 9 Weet, Irving township. Barry County, Michigan. This parcel may also be described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4, Northeast 1/4, Section 31. Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Irving Township. Barry County,Michigan. described as: Beginning at the Northeast comer ot said Section; thence South 00 degrees 49 minutes 50 seconds West 220.0 feet along the East tee of said Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 36 minutes 43 seconds West 1320.65 fete paratel with the North tee of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 45 minutes 05 second* East 220.0 feet aiong the West lino of said Northeast 1/4. Northeast 1X4; thence South 69 degrees 36 minutes 43 seconds East 1320.96 feet a long the North line of said Sector to the place of beginning. Subject to highway right of way tor McCann Road. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated: March 10, 2005 CHARTER ONE BANK. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Mortgagee Attorney for Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Information please caH: (248) 540-7701 FLOOD, continued from page 3 often a specific area is likely to flood. The NkCS prepares maps of the flood plain to help guide local planners, information which could be useful to townships and villages. The study will also help communities prepare alternative plans for flood plain management, describing possible effects on the ecosystem, local economy, property and public safety. The county road and drain commissions will receive proper sizing information for current road culverts and bridges, as well as being able to request future size information based on land use and changes and development. Flood routing and alternative emergency road use can also be planned using the results of this study. Read The every Copies conveniently available on newsstands throughout Barry County FowraomiRf Noncf THIS NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Defautt has been made in the terms and condi­ tions of a Mortgage made by SCOTT H. COS­ GROVE and SELENA M COSGROVE, husband and wife, of 11571 Kingsbury Road, Delton. Michigan 49046. to CHOICEONE Mortgage Company of Michigan, a Michigan corporation, of 109 East Dhriston. Sparta. Michigan 49345. Mortgagee. The Mortgage is dated February 18, 2004. and is recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds tor the Couch/ of Barry and State of Michigan on February 23. 2004. as Instrument number 1122614. The sum claimed to be due and owing on the Mortgage as of the date of this Notice is One Hundred Three Thousand Four Hundred Twenty Doters and irfHOOths ($103,420.26) including principal and interest. ■ Under lhe power of sale contained in said Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, the 31st day of March, 2005, at 1 DO p.. in the afternoon, local time, said Mortgage wl be toroctoood at a sale ol pubic auction to the highest bidder at the East door of the Courthouse at 223 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (that being the place of hoidtog Circuit Court in said County), of lhe premises and land described in the Mortgage, or so much thereof as may bo necessary to pay the amount due on the Mortgage together with interest, legal coots, and charges and expenses, including the attorney tee, am also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its interest. Said premises are situated in Barry Township. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as tal­ lows: Commencing a! the East 1/4 comer of Section 9, Town 1 North, Range 9 West. Barry Township, Bany County. Michigan; thence South 00*41'40East. 330.06 feel along the East Ino of said Sectioh; thence North 89*34'13* West, 857.09 toot to the True Point of Beginning; thence South 00*25'47* West. 333.07 toot; thence North 89*40*39* West. 431.80 feet; thence North 00*50*34* West, 352.57 toot along the Weet Ine of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of aaid Section 9; thence South 80*28'15* East. 84.36 toot; thence South 30*03D6* East. 67.61 toot; thence South 89*34'13* East 11438 toet; thence North 641739* East, 12034 toet; thence South 89*34'13* East. 99.59 feet to the Pomt of Beginning Subject to and together with a non-exausive easement for ingress, egress and pubic utilities purposes appurtenant thereof, 66 toet In width. 33 toet each side of a centerline, described aa: Commencing al the East 1/4 comer of Section 9, Town 1 North, Range 9 West Barry Townahip. Barry County. MtoNgan; thence South 00*4140” East, 66136 toot along the East ine of sted Section; thence North 89*40-39* West. 1295.40 feet; thence North 00*50*34' West 99.02 foot along the Wool Ino of the East 1/2 of too Southeast 1/4 of said Section to the True Point of Beginning of said centerline; thence South 80*19*28* East 71.07 toot; thence South 55*353r East. 97.17 toet; thence South 89*40*39* East. 762 48 toet; thence North 0019*21* East. 1700teet tolho orto of eoto center­ line and a point hereinafter referred to as Reference Point "A*. Also a circular extension of said ease­ ment tor cul-de-sac purposes having a radus of 50 toot cantered on aforementioned Reference Point PPN: 06-03-009-001-92. Commonly known as 11571 Kingsbury Road. Dodon. Michigan 49046. The redemption period shal be one (1) year from the date of such sate unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948 CL 8003241, in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: February 23, 2005 ChoicoOne Mortgage Company of Michigan. Mortgagee Ingrid A. Jenson, Attorney tor ChoicoOne Mortgage Company of Michigan Law, Weathers & Richardson. P.C. 333 Bridge Street. NW, Suite 800 Grand Rapids. Michigan 49504 ommi Notice Of Mortgage Forodocure Sate TH® RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This eate may be reodndod by the forectoelng mortgagee. In MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Todd VanKampen, a married man and Lisa VanKampen, a married woman, as joint tenants, original mort­ gagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 19.2004, and recorded on July 21,2004 in Instrument 1131126, In Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty Thousand Six Hundred Ninety And 68/100 Dollars ($140,690.68), including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained In said mort­ gage and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby gteon that said mortgage w« bo forectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premise*, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hasting* at 1 DO PM, on April 7. 2005. Said premises are situated in Townslup of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and arv described as: A parcel of land in the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4. Town 2 North. Range 8 Wool Baltimore Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as fottows: Beginning •* a point on the North line of said South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4. distant East along said Ine, 1212 Feet East from the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 4; thence continuing East along said North line 523 Feet, more or toss to the center of Cedar Creek; thence Easterly and Southerly upstream along the center of said Cedar Crook to a point which bes 395 Feet South of sato North Hne of the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4; thence North 86 Degrees 40 Minutes West 581 Feet, more or less along a fence Ine to a fence comer; thence North 00 Degrees 06 Minutes West along a fence Ine, 361 Feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shal be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated: March 10.2005 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorney* For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bmgham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte K049649F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foredooure Sate TH® RRM ® A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WHX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte seto mey be rescinded by the foredooing mortgagee, in that event, your Damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed eotoiy to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Defautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeff King and Kathy King, husband and wife, original mort­ gagors), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, inc., Mortgagee, dated November 19,2001, and record­ ed on November 30, 2001 in instrument 1070614, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at ffw date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty And 51/100 Dottars ($107,930.51), including interest at 5.625% per annum. Under ine power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, ixjtice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be forectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged pramtoes, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouae in Hastings at 1 DO PM. on March 31, 2005 Said promises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 30 of Pioneer Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded In Uber 3 of Plats, Pago 80, Barry County Records The redemption period shal ba 6 months from the date of such sate.,unless determined aban­ doned in accordance ’wtth MCLA 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: March 3,2005 For more information, ptease cal: FC C 248.593.1301 Trot! A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rte W31236F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foredoeuro Sato TH® RRM S A DECT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT- MO TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS. This aatoYaay be reedndad by the foredooing mortgagee. In thotovonLyourdamogoe,lfany,ohattbattmned ootaiv to the return of the bid amount tenMORTGAGE^SAL^biaiull'^^Mn rrwda In the conJHtons of a mortgage made by Brett A Mansberger. a married man, original mortgagors), to Amedflrat Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated February 7,2003, and recorded on February 10, 2003 in instrument 1097350, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee 10 Mutu- Bank, FA as asaignse ty sn assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Sixteen And 05/100 Dotare ($109,816.05), including interest at 4.625% pe^smum. • Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be forectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged promisM. or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on March 31,2005. Said premises are situated In Township of Barry, Bany County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 66, 69, and 70 of tie Rspiat of Outtot *A* of Fair Laks Park Plat, according to the recorded ptat thereof, as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats on Pago 38. The redemption period shal bo 6 months f/om the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wtth MCLA 600.3241a, in wrven case me reoempoon penoo snail oe ju oays from the date of such sate. Dated: March 3.2006 For more information, please cal: FC R 246.593.1306 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Washington Mutual Bank, FA 30400 Telegraph Rd 3M200 Bingham Farms, Mfchigan 48025-5822 Rte 4048949F01 - NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE •' 1IIAM AZKOUL PX. 0 ATTEMPTMG TO f XLECTADEBTANDANYMFORMATXM OBTAMED WBL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARYDUTY. Default having been made In the conditions ol a real estate mortgage made by Michael Saxton, a single mm, of 426 South Dfoble Street. Hastings. 48058. md Bond Mortgy A Invesir wrrt Corporadon, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State ol Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern. SE. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49057. dated March 13, 2000, and recorded on March 20,2000, in Instrument Number 1042245. of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon which there is now claimed to bo due for principal and interest the sum of Thirty Eight Thousand Five Hundred Rtty Five Dottare and Seventy Cents ($38,556.70) and no suit or pro­ ceedings at law having boon instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sate contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made provided, on April 14, 2005, at 1 p.m. the undersigned wfi sei at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry, at pubic venue to the highest bidder tor the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together wtth the legal fees and charges of the sate, including attorney's toes allowed by taw, the premises in said mortgage located in the City of Hastings, Barry County and which are deecribed as follows: The South 1/2 of Lots 3 and 4. Block 3 of HJ> Karrfteids Addition according to the recorded ptat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1. of PtaL Page 9 Item 08-55-235-007-00 which has an address of 426 South Dibble Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. The redemption period shal be six (6) months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance wtth MCL 600.3241 in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sate. Bond Mortgage & Investment Corporation 2007 Eastern SE Grand Rapids, Ml 49507 DATED: March 2. 2005 Drafted by: WHkam M. Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa Avenue. NW Suite 205-C Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)458-1315 HoKfoe Of Mortgage Foret F pours Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In MORTGAGE SALE - Default Im boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian S. Parsons and Jodi J. Parsons, husband en.1 *Mfe, original mortgagor(s). to Weils Fargo rkxno Mortgage. Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 20, 2003, and recorded on December 3.2003 in instru­ ment 1118607, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed tobo duo at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Nine And 18/100 Dottara ($108,629.16), including itterest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in ouch case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB bo forectoeed by a seta of the mortgaged premises, orsomopartof them, at public vendue, at the Borry County Courthouse in Hasting* a! 1:00 PM, on March 31. 2006. Said promisee are sitaated to Township of kvtog. Bany County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the North 1 /4 post of Section 23, Town 4 North. Rango 9 West; thence South 01 degree 30 minutes 32 seconds West 420.00 foot along the North and South 1/4 itoe of said Section 23; thence South 68 degreoe 26 minutes 22 seconds East 300.00 toot: thence North 56 degrees 20 minutes 41 seconds East 84.24 toot; thence North 03 degrees 03 mtotuos 02 seconds East 144.98 toot; thence North 59 degrees 16 mtotuoo 04 seconds Weet 137.23 toot; thence North 01 degree 30 min­ utes 32 seconds East 159.60 toot to the North Ine Ol MM Soctton 23: thence North 88 deyeee 28 mtnules 22 eeconoe We« 253 00 leet to the point ol bogmnmB. Sooted to on Moonwnt lor putxc NghtMy purpoees over the Northerly end Weeterty 33 leet thereat The redemption period ahel be 6 months from the dele ot such sole. unfeM determined stardoned In accordence wth MCLA 8003241a. m which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 3,2005 For more Informetion, please caH: FC D 248.503 1309 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Weis Fargo Bank, NA auocoooor by a irt.Y. Camm, 1 ri r--- 0 4 1*1- — - kww merger Aio wetis rargo nome Mongago, me. 30400 Toiegrwto Rd Ste 200 Btogtwn Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rte #049675R)1 wmmb MORTGAGE SALE - Defautt has boon made to the conditions of a mortgage made by RICHARD J. ALWARD AND STEPHANIE A ALWARD. MAR­ RIED to PNC BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION. Mortgagee, dated November 29.2001. as recorded on December 11,2001, as tootrumont No. 1071162 BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred forty three thousand seven hundred sixty three and 25/100 Dollars ($143,7B3JS), including interest at 7.240% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB bo foreclosed by a sate ot the mortgaged premioos, or some part of them, ci pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on March 24,2005. Said premtee* we situated to TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. Barry County. Michigan and are deecribed as: THE 2 1/2 OF FIVE ACRES K THE NW COR­ NER OF THE NE 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 OF SEC ■DON 10, TOWN 4 N. RANGE 9 W. IRVING TWP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. BEING 330 FEET N AND S BY 660 FEET E AND W. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the dote of such stoe. Dated: February 24.2006 PNC BANK NATIONAL ASSOHATiON ATTORNEY FOR: Mortpo>o Mortgagee Robert A Tremeir a Moods-* P C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Sutie300 Birmingham Ml 480094816 For totonw don ptease ca?: (248) MO-7701 Ho«oe Of Mortgeeo Foiv^oeura Me TH» HM « A DEBT CCLLCCrttM ATfB»TNG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANT KTOMUtnOH WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR 1MAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. ATTN RIRCHA8ERS: Thto aate arey bo MORTGAGE SALE - Defautt has boon macle to the conditions of a mortgage made by John F. Avery, a stogie man, original mortgagor®/, to Mortgage Dectronic Reglibation Systems, toe., Mortgagee, dated October 26, 2000, and recorded on November 3, 2000 to totarumont 106' 543, to Bany county roconte, MteNgan, on vffiich mortgage there la ctaimod to bo duo at tv dote tsreof too Notlco Of Mortgage Foredoouro Seto sum ol Seventy-Six Thousand Ttao Hundad Thirty­ THB RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTSeven And 03/100 Dottara ($78,237.03), Inducting MO TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY ^FORMATION interest at 10.125% per annum. WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURUnder toe power of sate contained to mM mortPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT gage and too statute to such case made anj proTHE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE vktod. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB MttJTARYDUTY. be toredoeod by a sate of the mortgaged premtoec. ATTN PURCHASERS: This eate may bo or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at too Bony reootodottl by the torocteeing noflOBBea, te-t» >-CounF Ceudhouae to Hactinge>at 100 RM. on that evenL your damages. If any, shatt be UntoMarch 31,2005. ed soiofy to tho return of the bld amount tonSaid premises are situated in Township of dared at sate, pkM Interest OrangevHlo. Barry County, Michigan, and are MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made to dooertbod as: Commencing at toe soutooaet comer of the northeast 1/4 of section 23. town 2 north, toe conditions of a mortgage made by Joooph W. Mctettand aka Joseph W. MoCtettand. joined by hie range 10 west, toenoe west 220 teat thence north wife Amy S. Mctettand aka Amy S. McCtettand, orig­ 990 test, thence wool 220 test thence aouto 980 teat, thence oast to the piece of beginning. inal mortgagors), to Chase Manhattan Mortgage The redemption period shaH bo 12 months tram Corporation, Mortgagee, dated November 22, 2002. and recorded on December 6,2002 to tostrutoo date ol ouch aate. Dated: March 3. 2005 merit 1093183, to Bany county records, Michigan, For more Information, please call: on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at toe date hereof the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Five FC D 248.583.1309 Hundred Twonty-Nine And 06/100 Dottara Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration ($83,529.06), inducting interest at 6.5% per annum. Under too power of sale contained in said mort­ Systems, inc. 30400 Totograph Rd Ste 200 gage and too statute to ouch case made and pro­ Btoghwn Farms, Mfchigen 48025-5822 vided, notice ie hereby given toet said mortgage wrii Rtett04975lF01 www bo forectoeed by a sate of toe mortgaged premtaoc, or some pwt of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1 DO PM, on April 7,2005. Said premtess are situated to City of Haoitogs. MG TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY MFORMARON Bany County, Mtohigan, and are Described as: A WE OBTAM WU BE UBEO FOR THAT PUR­ parcel of tend to toe Northeast-1/4 of Section 28. POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT Town 3 North. Range 8 West, described as: THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE Commencing at the Northeast comer of said MttJTARYDUTY. Section 28; thence South 89 degreoe 62 minutes ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte cate may bo 27 seconds West 537.64 foot along the North tine of said Section 28; thence South 00 degress 07 min­ utes 33 seconds East 33.00 foot; thence South 64 degrees 03 minutoe 06 seconds West 496.39 foot to the centerline of Nashville Road: thence MORTGAGE SALE - Doteutt has been made to Southeasterly 396 79 foot along said oonteritoo and the oondNone of a mortgage made by Ketth R. the arc of a curve to the tett, too radtos of which is Stoudt and Shannon L StoudL husband and wtte. 1642.15 teoL toenoe central angle of which to 13 original mortgagors), to Cascade Ftoanctai, Inc.. degrees 48 mintues 34 seconds and the chord of Mortgagee, doted Juno 15,2001. and recorded on which bears South 35 degrees 58 minutes 06 sec­ onds East 394.83 feet; thence continuing along said Juno 28, 2001 to instrument 1062188, and rere­ corded on August Z 2001 to Instrument 1084081, to oonteritoo South 42 degrees 52 miniues 20 sec­ onds East 277.31 feet to the true point of beginning; Bany county records, Michigan, and assigned by thence North 38 degreoe 56 minutes 29 seconds said Mortgagee to U.S. Bank National Aaooctation East 223.27 teat; thence North 33 degrees 07 min­ as Trustee to successor or to interest to Bank Ono utes 10 seconds East 180 test more or less to the as Trustee tor Credit Suisse Rret Boston MBS Westerly right of way line of the former Mfchigan 2002-28 as assignee by an assignment, on which Central Rattroad; toenoe Southeasterly along said mortgage there is ctaimod to bo duo at foe data right of way Ine to said oentertine of Nashvftte hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Twenty-Three Rood; toenoe Northwesterly along said oonteritoo to Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Eight And 91/IX the point of beginning. Subject to an easement for Dottara ($123,868.91), including Merest st 8.875% pubic highway purpoees over the Southwesterly 33 per annum. leet inereor lor rxasnvtiie Hoaa. Under the power ot seta contained to said mort­ The redemption period shall be 6 months from gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ vided, notice is hereby gNon M said mortgage Mi doned to accordance wtth MCLA 800.3241a, to bo torectooed by a aata of the mortgaged premtaoc, which case the redemption period shal be 30 days or some part of them, at pubttc vendue, at foe Barry from the date of such sale. County Courthouse to lisettogs at 1 DO PM. on April 7,2005. Dated: March 10. 2005 Said premioos are situated in Township of For more inkvination, please cal: Johnstown. Bany County. Michigan, and are FC S 248.5931304 described as: A parcel of land to tie Southwest 1/4 Trott & Trott, P C. of Section 36. Town 1 North, Rango 8 Wool Attorneys For Chase Home Finance. LLC succes­ described as being a parcel 205 feet East and West sor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage by 213 feet North and South in the Southwest cor­ Corporation ner of said Southwest 1/4. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 The redemption period shon be 6 months from Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 •to dote of such sate, unless determined Aban­ Flo 1*041731F02 doned to accordance wtth MCLA 600.3241a, to which case lhe redemption period shal bo 30 days from the date of such sate. synopcte Dated: March 10.2005 HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP For more information, ptease cal: FC D 248.563.1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. AH Board .nembers present; County Comm Attorneys For U.S. Bank National Association as Gibson, 1 guest Trustee in successor or to interest to Bank Ono as Approved minutes. Trustee tor Credit Suisse First Boston MBS 2002­ Received Treasurer * Report. 26 Approved use of consent agenda. ! 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Approved depositories tor Township funds. Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5622 Set hearing date tor Mittennium Digital. FBe 8049227F01 Adopted resolution tor Board ol Review altematr meeting date. Adopted $ .405 per mie reimbursement Amended budget in Social Services anc Recreation categories. �TM Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 17.2005 — Page 17 POLTCEBEA’T ■ ■ * z Local teen arrested in vehicie theft HASTINGS — A teen-ager who was wanted on a warrant in connection with the theft of a motor vehicle out of Bany County was arrested March 8 in Hastings. Officer Jeremy Shaffer received information from Bany County Deputy Rob Homnann that Sabrina Elwen, 17, of Hastings, was at a residence in the 600 block of East Green Street. Shaffer responded to the residence and arrested Elwen on the felony warrant Motorist arrested for possession of pot CARLTON TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police Hastings Post Trooper Dan Cook made a traffic stop March 10 on a vehi­ cle driven by Roger Salazar. 37 of Lake Odessa, on Coals Grove Road near Chariton Park Road. Cook found that Salazar had a suspended driver's license and marijuana in the car. Salazar was arrested for possession of controlled substances and driving a motor vehicle while his driver's license was sus­ pended. Woman reports theft of purse at work HASTINGS - Hastings City Police officers are investigating a larceny complaint in the 300 block of West Woodlawn Avenue sometime during the day March 10. The 26-year-old woman had her purse taken from inside a carrying bag that was under her desk at work. The victim noticed the purse missing after she had left work for the day. The purse contained personal items, credit cards and cash. Anyone having information about the theft is asked to contact officer Cleon Brown at the Hastings Police Department 945­ 5744. . Two women ‘shaken’ by traffic crash $110 AMISH LOG BED w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 3.000LB. CHERRY PICKER: $180; heavy duty engine stand, $50; 7x16 car trailer, $650. (517)852-1778 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought, never used). Still on roll. New $800 - seU $295. (517)204-0600 AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, $500 obo. (269)948-0502 BED: a brand new Queen pillowtop mattress set Brand new, in plastic, war­ ranty, $115. Can deliver, 616­ 318-6998. HASTINGS — Officers responded to a minor personal injury accident March 10 at the intersection of Broadway and Woodlawn Avenue. The accident occurred when a vehicle driven by Katherine Welton, 22, of Shelbyville, failed to stop in time, running into the BED: King pillowtop, new, in original package, warran­ ty. Can deliver, $199. 616­ rear uf a vehicle driven by Ann Winans, 57, of Hastings. Winans was stopped for the red light on Broadway when Welton was unable to stop in time to avoid an accident Both driv­ 318-6998 ers were Mshakenw but did not require medical attention at the scene. BED: Memory foam mat­ tress set. Brand new w/war­ ranty, must sell, $400. Call 616-281-5575. Can deliver. • Man arrested for domestic assault HASTINGS — Officers were dispatched to a domestic violence complaint in the 800 Hock of East South Street March 10. Officer, Jeremy Shaffer and Eric Ingram responded to the complaint and met with the 48-year-old victim and her 13-year-old son. Police were told an argument had occurred over the boy using a computer that belonged to William Yeomans, 46. who lives with the woman, and led to an assault on the victim as she tried to protect her son. Yeomans was placed under arrest and lodged at the Barry County Jail on charges of domestic assault BEDROOM SET: Head­ board, rails, dresser and nightstand. Ail brand new, never used, sacrifice, $350. Can deliver, 616-281-5575. Man held for resisting, shoplifting BEDROOM SET: New 6pc. set with sleigh bed! Must sell $650. Can deliver, 616­ 281-5575.____________________ RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - An employee of Bob's Gun and Tackle called Central Dispatch 911 to report there was a customer who had been seen stealing something off a shelf and was possibly intoxvarrd. When Michigan State Police trooper Dan Cock arrived, he found Curt Anes, 24, in the parking lot with aa employee. The employee told Trooper Cook that be had seen Anes put a small box in his coat pocket, and after a brief search, a box of shotgun shells was located in the pocket While be was being arrested on the retail fraud charge, Anes struggled with troopers Cook and John Hoftneister and Bany County Sheriff Deputy Randy Vbloaky. Anes was put in a patrol car after being subdued with pepper-sprayed and handcuffed. He was also charged with resisting obstructing a police officer and taken to Pennock Hospital for a blood alcohol trie Explosives detonated near Cloverdale HOPE TOWNSHIP - A resident on Cloverdale Road called Michigan State Police Hastings Post with information on explo­ sives March 14. Troopers Dale Lynerna and Phil McNabnay responded to the resident's home and were told that be had pur­ chased the contents of a storage unit. After looking through in the boxes, the man had found live and simulation grenades and over 3.000 rounds of ammunition. Members of the 75th explosive ordinance demolition group from Selfridge Air Force Bare were called and they detonated the explosives in the resident's back yard. Many wwiitsaa, in th, area hired dre-explosiom and-eaBed 911- and local madia outlets. SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set $175. (517)7193062 WOOD STOVE VER­ MONT CASTINGS: Defiant Encore. In mint condition, $750, (269)945-0556__________ WOODSTOVE: Z round by 3' tall, brick lined, nearly new, with Magic Heat Blow­ er, some pipe A 3 cords of split hardwood, $500 obo. May split or possible trade. (269)623-2272 WANT TO BUYt 50+ acre farm. House, pond, non de­ veloper environmentalist (269)649-4980. Driver of car on Gun Lake arrested YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police Hastings Post Trooper Scott Sharrar was called to a one-car acci­ dent Monday on Marsh Road near the South Side Beach Resort When he arrived, be observed a blue Oldsmobile on Gun Lake with its lights on. The car bad traveled off the road, through a fence, into a pile of dock pieces that had been wintered on shore, and on to the ice. The driver, Laurie Risner. 37 of Kalamazoo, was located nearby. When the trooper administered a preliminary breath test, Risner blew a 0.166% blood alcohol content and was arrested for operating a motor vehicie while impaired. While looking over the car for damage. Trooper Sharrar discovered a forged license plate tag and found out that Risner had no insurance on the vehicle. ’ , DAYCARE OPENINGS: $70 week, full time, 730am5:30pm, 18 months & up. Li­ censed 19 years, grandmoth­ er of 3, Central School area, call (269)948-2809. License 3 bedroom includes stove, refrigerator washer, dryer A garage. No pets, $625/mo. + $625 deposit. For applica­ tion, aB (616)340-4387. OFFICE SPACE AVAILA­ BLE 607 N. Broadway, Hast­ ings. 450 to 1800 sq. ft Rent all or part. Call Qndi at 269­ 945-3495. 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. 2001 CADILLAC SL& silver exterior leather interi­ or, power windows, power locks, heated seats (front A back), CD/tape player, Bose stereo system, Onstar sys­ tem. Excellent condition in­ side A out, regular mainte­ nance. Only 56,000 miles. You don't want to miss this rare deal. Asking $18,750 obo. Call (269)9483502. START YOUR OWN BUSI­ NESS AT HOME: just send $4 A a SASE to: S. Lumbert, 118-1/2 E. Court St, Hast- $100 PILLOWTOP QUEEN mattress set (in plastic). Brand new, never used! King, $150. (517)719-8062 $250 WOOD FOUR POST BED (new) with king pillow­ top mattress set Cost $1,000. (517)204-0600 BUUSHi 2000 KAWASAKI VULCAN CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE: 1500cc, 5,000 miles. Too many accessories to list This cruiser is sharp! $5,800. (269)945-5383 2003 YAMAHA YZF-R6 LIMITED EDITION MO­ TORCYCLE: 4cyL, red flames, 2,700 miles. Mint condition! $6,000. (269)9455383 Middleville teen sentenced to prison for manslaughter A Middleville teen-ager has been sentenced to two concur­ rent prison terms in connection with the shooting death of Travik Woodwyk last September. Cody Wagner. 16, was sentenced Iasi Friday by Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher to a minimum of 86 months, or just over seven years, to a maximum of 180 months, or 15 yean with the Michigan Department of Corrections on a charge of manslaughter, death by weapon aimed with intent, but without malice. He was also sentenced to a minimum of 72 months, or six yean, to a maximum of 120 months of 10 yean, for tampering with evidence. He will serve both sentences at the same time and has to pay crime victim and state minimum MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING EstabMmnt ot an Industrial Dsvriopmant Dratrict Act IBS. Public Acts ot Michigan of 1974. as amended. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Sw Board ol Mapie Grow Townahip wk hoU a public nwMng on: Wednesday April«, BOOS, al 7M pm. at Uw Townahip Haa, 721 Durites SL, NaahvMa, M 49073 For Sts purposs ot heartig al IrSsrseWd persons concerning the eetoWahment of an Industrial OMiopmant District under ths provisions of Act 190 of the amended Industrial Devstopmsnl District Ad: Mr. Douglas Wseisndorp requests Sis sstebaehment of a District at ths Moo-vKs tacaty. located st 5815 S. M-M. Naehvde. Ml 49073, P.P. SOB 010 012 10060. Legal deecripdon: The eedh 000 feet ot the west 600 feet of the southwest 1/3 of Swtt 12. Town 2 North, Range 7 Wore Maple Grove Township. Barry County. Michigan. DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. HELP ME! I've been corpo­ rately down sizeri! We need to find a home for our office at! Great for older couple. (269)948-3002, (269)8383907 garage. Main St, Nashville, across from car wash, $93,900. (517)852-1778 FOR SALE: land contract possible, 1-1/2 story, 4 bed­ room, 1 bath, ma»r. floor laundry. Fresh’) painted, new carpet, new vinyl floor­ ing, new bathroom, new kitchen, 1 stall unattached f xi comer lot Asking 'J. Call (269)918-2057. ED BABYSITTER, shift, non-smoker in home, (269)838-8763. 2nd our YOUTH HOUSING: Lu­ theran Social Services of Michigan to looking for indi­ viduals from Hastings and surrounding areas wno are interested in renting to youths A our independent living program. Youths ages 16-18yrs. are in need of inde­ pendent living housing ar­ rangements in order to pre­ pare for independents fol­ lowing foster ore place­ ment. Monthly rent to paid to home providers. LSSM su­ pervises the placement A assisto youths through lhe in­ dependent living program. Call Lesley Smith at (517)321-7663 or email: bonniedoonelgrietzero.net GARBAGE INVERMT COMPOST OUT! Small farm sized worm compost system, http: 11 www.vermicnesterxom WORM MANURE COM­ POST and liquid plant food. This Spring at the Hastings Farmers Market http:/ /www.vermichester.c om J Stocks J Bonds J Mutual Funds J IRAs jCDs Mark D. Chrtetenaent aams 421WL Woodtown Are, HmHUlM4006B costs of $180. The maximum penalty for the chrsge of' unpering with evi­ dence is 10 yean in prison and/or $20,000. The maximum penuty for the manslaughter charge is 10 yean in prison and/or $7400 in fines. Wagner had pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of Travis Woodwyk in a Middleville home Sept 30. He original­ (20p) $453553 artel Ha (800)2084220 Edward Jones ly was charged with open murder. Following testimony by the prosecution and defense attorney and listening to comments by statements from Woodwyk's family and the defendant Judge Fisher determined that an adult !■ mfaatf.db.sm th sentence was appropriate in this care. ATTENTION BARRY TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS REGULAR MUTIBM DATES 2O&B-2OOB 1st TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH TaOO RM. (NEW TME) Noto: Dates wtih an 'aatodak are tor another weekday. e APRIL 11, 2005 (2nd Monday) 9 MAY 9, 2005 (2nd Monday) JUNE 7. 2006 JULY 5, 2006 AUGUST 2. 2005 SEPTEMBER 6. 2006 OCTOBER 4,2005 NOVEMBER 1, 2005 * DECEMBER 5, 2006 (IN Monday) JANUARY 3, 2006 FEBRUARY 7, 2006 MARCH 7. 2006 Al meetings are held Kt the Barry Township Hal at 7:00 pjn. untoaa noted otherwtoe. Business hours are Wednesdays only MX) sun. to 12 noon and 1 DO to 5:00 p.m. Bany Township wffl provide reasonable auxflary aids and services, such as signers tor the hearing Impaired and audto tapes of printed material being considered al any township meeting, to IndMduato with dtoabMsa upon seven days notice to the cleric Maple Grove Township Rod Crothars. Supervisor Dated: March 17.2005 CARD OF THANKS The family of Carol VanZyl wish to express appreciation for all the prayers, cards and gifts during the loss of their wife and mother. Respectfully, Debra Daway-Pany Batty Townahip Clark mohm 00638227 "C O O RT NE WS' • Retired Michigan State Police Sgt. William Gabriel, 52, of Cscoda, was sentenced to one year probation, 90 days in jail with credit for one day served and ths bal­ ance suspended, substance abuse counseling, mental heslth assessment and counseling, and $2,820 in fines. Gabriel was found guilty in a two-day trial by just last month of one count of larceny in a building for stealing a gun turned in to the police to be destroyed. The maximum penalty for this felony charge is four years in prison and/or $2,000 in fines. • Kenneth Knight. 22, of Delton, was sentenced to 24 months probation and $1,100 in court costs for one count of violating the sex offenders registration act by failing to change his registered address. The mar. imum penalty for this felony offense is four years in prison and/or $2,000 in fines. • Blake Moreland. 28, of Hastings, was sentenced to two concurrent prison sentences of a minimum of 23 months to a maximum of 120 months in prison with credit for 40 days served and $680 in court costs for one count of operating/maintaining a methamphetimine lab­ oratory and one count of attempted possession of the controlled substances methampbedimine and Ecstasy. Moreland was arrested in Hastings in January. These charges are felonies with a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and'or $15,000 to $100,000 in fines. • Johanna Lillie. 35, of Middleville, was sentenced to 36 months probation. 90 days in jail with credit for 19 days served and the balance suspended, substance abuse counseling, a 10 pun. to 6 a.m. curfew, wearing of a wrist sobriety monitor, participation in the adult drug court program, and S1,180 in court costs for one count of stealing or retaining a financial device without consent of the owner. This charge is a felony with a maximum peodty of four yean in prison and/or $5,000 in fines. • Thomas Baker, 23. of Delton, was sentenced to 24 months probation, 30 days in jail with credit for four days served, substance abuse counseling, and $2^65 in court costs for one count of failure to stop at the scene of an accident resulting in serious impairment or death and one count of operating a motor vehicie while impaired. The maximum penalty for the felony charge of failure to stop at the accident is five yean in prison and/or $5,000 in fines. The maximum penalty for the misde­ meanor charge of operating while impaired is 93 days in jail and/or $300 and/or 360 hours of community service. Baker was involved in a traffic accident on 9 Mile Road in Orangeville in May. • Dustin Hungerford, 23. of Galesburg, was sentenced to prison for a minimum of 15 months to a maximum of 120 months with credit for 37 days served, and $860 in court costs for one count of operating or maintaining a methamphetimine laboratory, a felony with a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and/or $100,000 in fines. He is currently incarcerated in Ionia on separate charges from Kalamazoo County and will serve this sen­ tence concurrently. �Page 18 - Thursday, March 17, 2005 - The Hastings Banner Area police chief concerned about sentencings for meth by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer Prairieville Chief of Police Larry Gentry says he’s ‘•mystified’’ by what he believes was a light sentence recently for a nun possessing and manufacturing methamphetimine in his area. Gentry said he’s concerned that with so many reports of methamphetimine laboratory busts and crackdowns on the cookers, there is confusion about the varying sentences for offenders. Looking at the last two months of sentenc­ ing. there are many variations in the length of incarcerations, probation and amounts of fines imposed. The case Gentry specifically pointed to was reported in the March 10 edition of the Groups to be ‘Rockin’ Cancer Out’ About 75 people who plan to participate in the Aug. 12-13 Barry County Relay for Life turned out for a kick-off meeting Monday evening at Pennock Hospital’s Conference Center. In the photo, Neva McMillon (left), Relay Committee secretary, distributes relay material to Loma Dickinson, a member of the Viking Corp.'s Relay for Life team. The relay benefits the American Cancer Society, and this year's fund-rais­ ing goal is $87,000, up from the $82,000 raised last year. The kick-off included testi­ monies about surviving cancer, hopes for a cure and the need for more funds for can­ cer research. This year's theme is “Start Rockin' Cancer Out of Our Community." (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) Banner. Dennis F. Randol, 50. was sentenced to two years probation. 90 days in jail with credit for 76 days served, had his driver’s license suspended for six months and was ordered to pay $860 in fines. The charges included one count of possession of meth and one count of operating and/or maintaining a meth laboratory. Gentry' referring to Randol as "Ouf #1 sus­ pect... Randol was sentenced on a plea bar­ gain for his many meth lab related charges. Several attempts have been made to discuss this plea bargain with Barry County Prosecutoi Gordon Shane McNeil, but this has not been accomplished at this time. Two discussions were held with one of his assis­ tants. In checking with the Barry County Jail. Randol has been released.'' There appear to be some differences in penalties, which has led Gentry and some oth­ ers in law enforcement to ask if matters which attorney an offender has, and are prosecutors lenient with some offenders while being tough on others? The following are some similar drug offense sentences that have been reported in Barry County: - From the March 17 Banner. Blake Moreland was sentenced to two concurrent prison sentences of a minimum of 23 months to a maximum of 120 months in prison with credit for 40 days served and $680 in court costs for one count of operating/maintaining a meth lab and one count of attempted posses­ sion of the controlled substances meth and “Ecstasy." Dustin Hungerford was sentenced to prison for a minimum of 15 months to a maximum of 120 months with credit for 37 days served, and $860 in court costs for one count of oper­ ating or maintaining a methamphedimine lab­ oratory. • From the Feb. 17 Banner. Randy Warner. 45 of Delton, was sentenced to 12 to 120 months in prison with credit for 86 days served, and costs and fines of $620 for one count of possession of the controlled sub­ stance methamphedimine. Robert Conklin was sentenced to 24 to 480 months in prison and cost, and fines of $370 for one count of operating and/or maintaining a meth lab. There is a habitual offender third conviction notice attached to this sentence, which would double the maximum sentence to 20 years and/or $200,000. Robert Sibbersen was sentenced to two years probation, six months in jail with credit for 43 days served, and $1,100 in costs and fines for one count of possession of the con­ trolled substance meth. He is also to receive substance abuse counseling, cognitive behav­ ioral therapy and attend AA meetings while in jail and on probation. • From the Jan. 20 Banner: David Ouellette-Tate was sentenced to three yean probation, participation in the adult drug court program, ten months in jail with credit for six days served, and $2,540 in fines and costs for one count of operating or maintaining a meth laboratory. • From the Jan 13 Banner: Harold Marshall was sentenced to one year in jail with credit for three days served, four years probation, had his driving license suspended for six months, admission to the adult drug court pro- St.* 7004 12000 miei per year 48 month lease *294* 2005 CMC » • 6037 12000 RUM per war 36 month lease St # 7016 12000 mtos per yeor 24 month lease process can also cap jail sentences, limit pro­ bation times, and the adult drug court pro­ gram is only available to offenders who qual­ ify. A i eport of smoke was called in to 911 on Wednesday at the Subway and Shell Gas Station on M-37 in Middleville. According to Thomapple Township Emergency Services Chief Mark Marentette, the motor on the furnace burned out, possibly due to the power surge that went through Middleville around 4 p.m. (Photo by George Hubka) Envoy 4x4 2005 Pontiac Vibe oratory. Sentencing guidelines are determined by the prior offenses and variables in the offense committed. The maximum penalties are set by law. but judges have some discretion within the guidelines. For example, the maximum penalty for operating or maintaining a methamphedimine laboratory is 10 years in prison and/or $100,000 in fines. The maxi­ mum penalty for possession of meth is a felony with a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and/or $15,000 in fines. Rarely will anyone receive the maximum penalty or will a judge sentence someone over the maximum penalty. The “plea-bargaining" Power surge leads to smoke damage BRACKET BUSTER SPECIALS! 2005 Pontiac Prix gram, and $4,780 in fines and costs for one couct of operating or maintaining a meth lab­ Local man held for child porn on computer David Wren Jr.. 33, of Hastings was arrested Friday in connection with an investigation of his computer containing child pornography. Wren was charged with one count of using a computer to commit a crime and another count of possession child sexually abusive material. Hastings Deputy Police Chief Mike Leedy said the problem was dis­ covered when Wren had some repair work done for his computer and a complaint was made to the police department in February. “We obtained enough evidence to make an arrest." Leedy said. "We had enough to formally charge him." However, Leedy added that more evidence in the computer’s modem *257 and hard drive is being investigated in a laboratory in Battle Creek after authorities obtained a search warrant. *29T Wren has been president of the local chapter of the Jaycees. •PLUS TAX, TITLE. LICENSE. SIGN 1 DRIVE W/GMS ELIGIBILITY. 5th Annual March Madness is here! ONE LUCKY PURCHASER DURING THE MONTH OF MARCH IS GOING TO WIN THIS BIG SCREEN TV AND A SHOT TO WIN $10,0001 MSU plans sesquicentennial celebration April 17 at KBS A Michigan State University sesquicentennial (150 years) celebration will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 17, at the Kellogg Biological Station near Hickory Comers. MSU alumni and area residents are invited to join MSU faculty and staff to celebrate MSU's 150th anniversary and W.K. Kellogg's legacy on during an open house at the KBS Education Center’s Kellogg Manor House and Academic Building. 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At the gray bam � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-03-24.pdf 863230e010bf2ddcc5dc08f1e7841785 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC UBRMT 12 IS CHURCH SI The Hastings Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday. March 24. 2005 VOLUME 152. No. 12 PRICE 50C Barry County Transit to ask for .25 mill levy by David T. Young Editor A one-quarter mill proposal for 10 years to help fund Barry County Transit services will face Barry County voters in the August elec­ tion this summer. Barry County Transit Authority Director Joe Bleam told the Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday night that if the pro­ posed millage fails, the public transportation service may have to be shut down by mid- to late 2006. except for fulfilling human service agency contracts. Bleam said Barry is one of only two coun­ ties in Michigan that has not had to rely on public tax dollars — until now. Barry County Transit has been able to be self-sufficient since it began in December 1981. but severe cutbacks in stale and federal support have taken their toll. “I wish I was able to say. ‘no county money involved.*" Bleam told the board, but the financial situation has reached a crisis state, particularly in the last several years. As late as 1997 Barry County Transit was receiving about 60 percent of its funding from the state in reimbursements, but that figure dropped to 38 percent last year and this next year is expected to go below 30 percent. “We can’t survive at 38 percent,” Bleam said. “So at 29 percent, tliat puts us out of business." He said a quarter of a mill would generate about $377,000 a year for the program’s oper­ ations. He added that a quarter of a mill would amount to an extra $12.50 a year in taxes for a home valued at $100,000. Bleam said there are plenty of grants avail­ able for capita) expenditures, but that’s not where the money is needed locally. “There’s lots of money for capital, but they (the state and federal governments) don’t want to me the money to run it” It wasn’t as if Bleam dropped a bombshell on the board. He warned oi such a situation in the commissioners’ greeting of Jan. 25. The director said he’s done about every­ thing be can to enJ expenses and increase rev­ enues. Barry County Transit even doubled fees for ride s about five years ago. See TRANSIT, page 3 DK schools frustrated with state budget cuts by Marek Westover Staff Writer The Delton Kellogg Bo?rd of Education plans to formally invite the local stale sena­ tor and representative io one of its future meetings in hopes that \okx» of those directly affected by school funding will be heard. The board decided Monday night to send invitations to State Senator Patty Birkholz and State Representative Gary Newell to come and talk with and answer questions Award winners in the state business competition were (front row. from left) Erin Fluke, Betsy Acker, Rene Winegard, Brooke Koons, (second row) Andy Griggs, Adam Sheldon, Amy Kidder. Katrina Jacobs, Paul Wanland, Brian Cottrell and Max Myers Nicole Meredith is not pictured. from the public and local school staff and officials. “We have people frustrated, and what they see is the school cut. cut. cut. cut. cut." Superintendent Ron Archer said. “We’re try­ ing to get them (state lawmakers) to under­ stand that we’.e cutting because we’re in two situations — we have not had an increase (in funding) from the State of Michigan in sev­ eral years and we have declining enroll­ ment.” Because of the two issues, the Delton Kellogg, school district has been forced to pare almost $1 million out of the budget in See DELTON, page 19 Four HHS, 3 TK students going to nationals Seven local business scholars headed for California next month F< mt Hastings High School students and three from Thomapple Kellogg qualified for nationals by placing high in the 33rd annual state Business Professionals of America Workplace Skills Assessment competition last weekend in Grand Rapids. In order to compete at the state level, stu­ dents had to place at the first level of region­ al competition in January. Hastings senior Paul Wanland won the first place state award for Advanced Accounting, competing against winners from Michigan’s nine regions representing the stale member­ ship of about 5.200. This is the first year a Hastings student has entered in the Advanced Accounting category. Wanland placed first at the regional com­ petition in January. He and several teammates also placed seventh in the Parliamentary Procedures team event. Hastings junior Max Myers took third in the new VB.NET Computer Programming event. Myers was given 90 minutes to write a program that would display customer orders using VB.NET commands combined with SQL. A fourth place award for Database Management was earned by junior Nicole Meredith. In her event, she had to create a database in Access and use Visual Basic pro­ gramming to create functions to query, sort and generate reports for the database. Junior Adam Sheldon captured second place for Extemporaneous Verbal Communications. Sheldon and Brian Cottrell. See BPS, page 2 Three panelists to discuss moral values at First Friday The next First Friday session at noon April 1 will feature two pastors and an atheist who will have a panel discussion on moral values. The program will be held, as usual, at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. The panelists will be the Rev. Nancy Zerban of the United Church of Wayland, the Rev. David McShane, retired pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Kalamazoo, and Dr. Kenneth Komheiser. a veterinarian in the southwest comer of Barry County. The discussion about moral values was prompted by news reports that they amount­ ed to a crucial factor in the re-election of President George W. Bush last November. The panelists will talk about just what moral values are and how they might relate to the political, cultural and social climate in mod­ em American society. Komheiser is president of the Four Townships Water Resources Council and has been operating the Countryside Veterinary Clinic in Prairieville Township since 1984. He received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan in 1970 and earned a Rev. David McShane Rev. Nancy Zerban Dr. Kenneth Komheiser See FRIDAY, page 2 �: mi •v.. ah Page 2 - Thursday. March 24, 2005 - The Hastings Banner BPA, continued from page 1 who earned die fifth place award in the cate­ gory. won two of the seven places awarded in the event. Wanland. Sheldon. Myers and Meredith placed high enough .*> they may now repre­ sent Michigan in national competition at the Business Professionals National Conference in Anaheim. Calif.. April 22-26. Students must place in the top five of their respective individual events and the top two in team events al state in order to qualify for nation­ als. Eight of the nine Thomapple Kellogg members who competed placed in their respective events and three of those eight qualified to move on to the nationals. Ron Christians, a junior in his first year of BPA competition, qualified for nationals by placing second in Computerized Accounting after placing first in regional*. Joining him as national qualifiers Ashley Lintz. a senior, placed fifth in Banking and Finance, and sophomore Gunnar Meyering took fifth in JAVA Programming. TK’s Financial Analyst Team uf Chanda Brice. Trevor Manning. Matt Palmer and Holly VanderHeide was the defending stale champion and finished third this year. In the Financial Analyst Team event, the contestants are given a “real-life” scenario in which they are to analyze the problem and come up with a viable solution using their knowledge of accounting and finance. The students are given a little more than an hour to develop their solution and plan their presentation. When their preparation time is up. they pres­ ent their findings to a panel of judges for evaluation. Andy Geelhoed placed seventh in Computerized Accounting and Lia Tandy competed in Payroll Accounting. Each of these events includes an application and an objective portion to the contest. Andy Griggs, a senior, continued Hastings* winning tradition in Digital Media Production by earning the seventh place award. This is the second consecutive year Hastings has placed in this category. Junior Rene Winegar earned seventh place in the Fundamental Word Processing event. She was given 90 minutes to produce various business documents according to a prescribed format. Led by team chairperson Katrina Jacobs, the Hastings BPA Parliamentary Procedures Team earned the seventh place award. Competing at the state competition were students (front row from left) Sarah Frantz, Betsy Acker, Allison Cooney, Rene Winegard, Catherine Fish, Brooke Koons, (second row from left) Emily Haney, Amy Kidder, Erin Fluke, Alexis Baker, Katrina Jacobs, Shannon Poll, (third row from left) Cody DePew, Max Myers, Adam Sheldon. Brian Cottrell, Max Myers and Andy Griggs. Besides Jacobs, team members were Wanland. Betsy Acker. Amy Kidder, Erin Fluke and Brooke Koons. The team was given an agenda with various procedures they had to demonstrate. The team was judged by members of the Michigan State Parliamentanan’s Association. "It is truly an honor for our school to be represented so well by students,” said Hastings business teacher and advisor Mary Dawson. “In order for students to even com­ pete at the state level, they must first place in the top seven at the regional level. Hastings is the second largest region in Michigan, so the competition is very difficult. At the state level, the top seven winners are recognized. We are ven proud of our students* accom­ pli shments." This is the second consecutive year that the Thomapple Kellogg chapter has had multiple students qualify for nationals and the first time it has had contestants in Computerized Accounting, Banking and Finance and JAVA Programming at the national level. The group was accompanied by advisor Keith Hamming and High School Pricipal Ellen Zack. While attending the conference, students participated in general sessions and several workshops related to personal and development. They also rctkipated in the election process to seket the new state officer team. Business Professionals of America is the Michigan Office of Career and Technical Preparation student organization for students enrolled .n business and information technol­ ogy pre grams. Activities include occupational and leader­ ship development, service projects, and development of business and technology skills that help prepare stud-nls to be produc­ tive members of a world-class workforce. Nearly 2.000 students represen.ing the nine Michigan regions attended the Gr and Rapids conference. The Hastings chapter advisors art business teachers Mary Dawson. Nancy Correll and Tracy George. After the Awards session members of the Thomapple Kellogg Business Professionals of America team gathered for a picture. From left to right are: Holly VanderHeide, Chanda Brice, Matt Palmer, Trevor Manning, Gunnar Meyering, Ron Christians Jr., Ashley Lintz, Andy Geelhoed and Lia Tandy. UAW rep., Kent County Dem chair raps Bush’s social security proposal FRIDAY, continued from page 1 teaching certificate at the School of Western Theological Seminary in 1987 Education there in 1971. He earned a doc­ and was ordained two years later. Since tor of veterinary medicine degree in 1980 then she has been director of religious from Cornell University. education at First Christian Church of Komheiser served as chairman of the Traverse City, assistant of the First Planning Congregational Church United Church of Commission for 14 years and has been Christ, Traverse City, interim pastor at active in environmental issues for many Central Christian Church of Grand Rapids years. He was a conscientious objector and finally came to Wayland on April 1. Prairieville Township during the Vietnam War and fulfilled alternative service duties at Catholic Social Services in Ann Arbor. 1993. “My faith journey has taken me to the Congregational. United Methodist, First "There has been a lot of discussion late­ Presbyterian. Episcopalian. United ly about the literal and strict interpretation Church of Christ and Christian Church of the Bible and the U.S. Constitution.” he Disciples of Christ." she noted. said. “But nowhere in the Constitution does it mention sin. morality or God." Zerban has neen pastor for 12 years at McShane was the guest speaker at the First Friday session last November, focus­ ing on the subject of restorative justice. the United Church of Wayland, which The First Friday series, sponsored by combines the United Church of Christ and the Barry County Democratic Committee, Christian Church Disciples of Christ. customarily is held at noon on the first She earned her bachelor’s degree from Friday of each month. Those planning to Eastern Michigan University in 1°69 and attend may bring their own lunches or began her career as an elementary teacher. light fare may be purchased at the hall. She later was a stay-at-home mother to On March 16. the First Friday held its her two children and then decided on a first-ever night program (see story else­ new career as a minister. where in today's edition of the Banner>. Zerban received her degree from The chairwoman of the Kent County Democratic Party told the first-ever First Friday evening forum that plans to “reform” social security is just “a shell game.” Susan Campbell Levy, community action program coordinator for United Auto Workers (UAW) Region 1-D in Grand Rapids, said President Bush and many Republicans are misleading the public into thinking there is a crisis ahead for funding social security. She attacked the proposals to have people opt out of paying into social security and instead investing in personal savings accounts or the stock market. She said Bush and the Republicans are pro­ jecting financial trouble for social security by the year 2042. The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office projects that event occurring 10 years later, in 2052. Both hold that revenue coming in from withholding portions of paychecks will no longer be able to make up for payouts to retirees. “It’s a 75-year projection.” Campbell Levy said. “It’s helpful, but you can’t be specific with such a long-term prediction.” Bush is predicting a $3.7 million shortfall in social security over 75 years, but the CBO meanwhile insists it will be half that amount. Regardless. Campbell Levy said, the figure makes up less than one percent of the gross domestic product over the next 75 years. She opposed the suggestion that social security has a problem that needs to be “reformed." or even “fixed." “It’s right up there with terrorism." she said. “It’s a scare tactic that provides us with little useful information about our long-term economy." Campbell Levy said the greatest drain on the budget and greatest cause of budget trou­ bles today is Bush's tax cut for the richest one percent of Americans.' She said the origins of the plan to “reform" social security says sjpeat deal about what's happening in the debate. The plan stems from work done by a spe­ cial Social Security Commission that is beholden to Bush. Many of the members are connected with right-wing think tanks such as the Cato Institute. “They’ve never liked social security in the first place." Campbell levy contended. She also held that Bush’s plan to change social security payments, from being based on prices rather than wages, could be very costly to future recipients. She said she found one of the most alarm­ ing selling points Bush made in his State of the Union speech not long ago was that the "/’■t paying far my father’s and moth­ er's social seatrify and my kids will be paying for mine, and that’s all right. Bat now then will be a huge diversion (to private personal savings plans), " — Swan C—plirl Levy so-called reform would not affect anyone who is age 55 or older. “That age group is the highest percentage of participating voters.” she said. “There is no guarantee you or your benefits won’t be touched." Furthermore, she said. “It’s not like you’ll have control of your personal account (if investing it in the stock market). You’re either in. or you’re out... you can’t withdraw that money once you’re retired." Campbell Levy maintained the peoples’ hopes of relying on Individual Retirement Accounts and 401Ks may be misguided. “About half of the people who have IRAs have only about $10,000 or less in it.” she said. “The savings aren't there for a lot of people. People don’t have the wages to fund the savings.” In defending social security, a retirement system that was put into place by President Franklin D. Roosevelt nearly 70 years ago during the New Deal, she noted. “I’m paying for my father’s and mother’s social security and my kids will be paying for mine, and that’s all right. But now there will be a huge diversion (to private personal savings plans). “In 1983. social security was broke," she noted. “But Congress back then addressed the problem and fixed it, and it wasn’t very painful.” She said another of her concerns lately has been that younger people don’t seem quite as concerned about this issue as they should be and are interested in private personal savings accounts. She said the younger folks are will­ ing to gamble on the stock market rather than invest in a retirement system that has proven it works. “Stocks are very volatile." she said. “Our (retirement) stocks shouldn't be... There is a one in four chance somebody has to love (in the stock market)... The question is. are you willing to gamble on your ret’rement? Who wants to borrow at 3 percent for a return of 1 1/2 percent? “It (social security) is not an investment program, it’s an insurance program. We need to protect social security.” She noted that besides the president and his supporters, most of the groups pushing for privatizing social security not surprisingly are business advocates such as the chamber of commerce. However, support for the “reform” appears to be slipping. Even some Republicans, such as Senator Lindsey Graham, now are admitting that pri­ vatizing social security is a shell game. “Look at what Congress and the president did with Medicare.” Campbell Levy said. “Have they fixed that? They passed that law in the middle of the night and now legislators are telling us they didn’t know all tha: was in it (the legislation).” One man in the audience said he believes the Republicans and certain business groups have wanted to get rid of social security since it was enacted nearly 70 years ago. Now that they finally have a Republican majority in both the U.S. House and Senate and they con­ trol the White House, they finally have the numbers to make it happen. Campbell Levy said the mainstream media have been complicit in the campaign. She said, for example, a Detroit Free Press head­ line said Bush was proposing to “fix” social security, thereby implying a serious problem exists when it may not be true at all. She said the UAW has been making pre­ sentations on social security all over west Michigan for the last several weeks. “But we don’t have the luxury of the media following us around like Bush does.” One woman said at the close of the presen­ tation. “This proposal (to privatize social security) aims at personal selfishness and greed. Social security helped make America a great nation because it did let anyone get pul in a hole." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 24.2005 - Page 3 Carla Wilson-Neil named chief operating officer at Pennock Hastings students who participated in the Science Olympiad regional competition are in the front left to right Miles Eldred. Derek Miller, Lauren Azevedo, Amanda Hurless. Team Captain Kristin Pufpaff holding trophy, Jacqui Beduhn, Tim Aspinall, Corey Doxtader and Steve Peurach. In the back are coach Marty Buehler, Josh Wescott. Jason Bies, Gerrit Schwepper, Dan Dimond. Jared Ford, Curtis Krallman, Dan Hoffman, Zak Fay. Craig Sherwood and assistant coach Ann Beemer TK takes 3rd, both headed for state contest Hastings is regional Science Olympiad champ by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Teams from Hastings and Thomapple Kellogg High Schools proved that they have “great chemistry" and success in Science Olympiad competition last Saturday. Hastings captured the regional champi­ onship and TK came in third among 15 schools in the Michigan Science Olympiad Region 10 competition hosted by Battle Creek Lakeview. Both now have qualified to move on to state competition Saturday. April 30. at Michigan State University. Also representing Region 10 will be second place Portage Central. Hastings students Craig Sherwood and Zak Fay competed in the Remote Sensing event. This is an event which involves analyzing various types of satellite, high altitude, and space images of earth and even other planets and then making interpretations/measurements/applkations of the data gathered from the images. Sherwood said. "It was awesome... The stuff was so cool chat it was actually fun!” Hastings coach Marty Buehler said. “It is impressive when kids actually enjoy a test!" The Hastings team finished second in this event. ^science competitbtf that pits nt ’high ’ ’ schools '* ’ erent events. The against events involve all areas of science, technolo­ gy, and engineering. Some events are aca­ demically focused on specific branches of science. like “Physics Lab" and some are focused on engineering construction, like “Tower Building." Teams can be comprised of 15 students, of which only seven can be 12th-gradcrs. The events are divided into three broad cat­ egories, science concepts and knowledge*, sci­ ence processes and thinking skills and science application and technology. Science Olympiad began in Michigan and many of the events are based on the Michigan Core Curriculum in science. Hastings was strong all day Saturday, as it finished in the top three in 17 of the 23 events. Medals arc awarded to the top three places. This allowed Hastings to secure 35 total indi­ vidual event medals out of a possible 47. a new school record. “I am extremely proud of the kids," said Buehler. “The season started this year back in January with our team traveling to an invita­ tional in Clio, Michigan against 33 tough teams. Next was an invitational at West Ottawa in February against 20 some more teams, where we finished seventh. So we steadily improved throughout this season and it is fitting to see the effort pay off when it counts at the regional. “On Saturday, the Hastings team beat perennial powerhouse Portage Central, a real­ ly good TK team, and a mess of other grea( schools." He credits some of the team's success to a Hastings Educational Enrichment Foundation (HEEF) grant that gave the team the funds to travel to the invitational meets and gel ready for the regional competition. • He said, however. “Mostly we just have some really sharp kids." Hastings will have to overcome the loss of seven top team members April 30 at the state finals because they will be on the band trip to New York City that same day. The band trip is only once every four years. Buehler said. “So bad luck for us. but we will find replacements and make the best of it." Like Buehler, Thomapple Kellogg coach Tim Shaw praised the accomplishments of the TK team. Both coaches spoke admiringly of each other’s team effort. According to the state office of Science Olympiad, Michigan teams arc well know for both their competitive efforts and the cama­ raderie of coacnes and teams. There are more than 500 Science Olympiad teams in Michigan. Medals were awarded for first second and third place in Battle Creek March 19. Medalists are listed by event, name of partic­ ipants and place. A brief description of the event followed the name of the event. Hastings High School medalists: • Astronomy, teams identify deep sky objects and solve astronomy problems, Amanda Hurless and Jared Ford, second. • Bottle Rocket, participants desi , can­ ''•strict fhd test rockets made of bottles. These rockets are ability to remain aloft for a of time, Jason Bies. second place. • Cell Biology, contestants answer ques­ tions on cell structures and functions, Dan Hoffman and Curtis Krallman, second place. • Chemical ID. teams identify 10 individual Solids on the basis of their reactions with indi­ cators and each other. The team answers ques­ tions about qualitative analysis concepts, Steve Peurach and Kristin Pufpaff. sixth place. • Chemistry Lab. teams demonstrate chem­ istry laboratory skills related to selected top­ ics, Pufpaff and Gerrit Schwepper. sixth. • Compute This, teams are presented with a problem that requires quantitative data cap­ ture from the public Internet and the electron­ ic organization and presentation of data in a graphical format. Pufpaff and Bies. tenth. • Designer Genes, students solve problems using their knowledge of genetics, Dan Dimond and Krallman, first. • Disease Detectives, this event requires students to apply nrinciples of epidemeology to a published report of a real-life health situ­ ation or problem. Corey Doxtader and Krallman. third. • Dynamic Planet, teams work at stations that display a variety of earth science materi­ als and answer related earth science ques­ tions. Lauren Azevedo and Zak Fay, second. • Experimental Design, given a set of unknown objects, teams design, conduct, ana­ lyze and write-up an experiment, Dan Hoffman, Hurless, and Josh Wescott . third. • Fermi Questions, teams seek a fast, rough estimate of quantity in powers of 10. Dimond and Schwepper. fourth. * • Forensics, students identify polymers, solids, fibers and other materials in a crime scenario, Peurach and Pufpaff. first. • Forestry, students demonstrate knowledge of taxonomic keys, habitats, life history and geographic distribution, Doxtader and Ford, third. • Fossils, students identify, describe and classify various fossil specimens. Fay and Ford, second. • Health Science, teams arc tested on their knowledge of health concepts, Azevedo and Krallman. third. • Mission Possible, participants design and build a Rube Goldberg like device which demonstrates a series of energy transfers to accomplish a specific task, Derek Miller, Pufpaff. and Bies. second. • Physics Lab. teams den.nnstrate physics laboratory skills related to selected topics, Schwepper and Wescott, fourth. • Practical Data Gathering, student solve practical science problems. Schweppci oitu Wescott, first. • Remote Sensing, (teams use maps and remote sensing technology to explain human land use patterns and the relationship of a region's poysicJ environment to the cultural landscape. Fay and Craig Sherwood, second. • Robot Ramble, students design arid build a robot capable of performing certain tasks. Hoffman and , third. ts posable u.,ing only energy of a falling Fay, third. design, build and test the lightest possible tower to cany a max­ imum load. Krallman, third. • The Wright Stuff, students design and build a propeller propelled aerodynamic device for greatest time aloft. Ford and Peurach. seventh. • The Thomapple Science Olympiad team placed third in the regional. The team will travel to MSU to participate in the state finals on April 30. Individual award winners were: • Chemistry Lab, Robbi Blain and Kelly Funk, third place. • Disease Detective, Mike Rhoby and Chris Etter, first place. • Experimental Design, Nick Roskam, Tuesday Howell and Corey McClain, first place. • Physics Lab. Howel) and Rhoby. third Tower Building, t place. • Practical Data Gathering. Rhoby & AJ Heidt. second place. • Robot Ramble. Nate Marklevitz and Jordan Petersen, second place. •Tower Building. McClain and Rhoby. first place. • Wright stuff, Nico Galle and Kyle Killgore, third place. The TK team also took fourth place awards in Forensics, Funk and Blain; Forestry. Andrew Quillan and Petersen; and Storm the Castle, Galle and Quillan. The team did not receive any fifth place awards but their many sixth place awards helped them achieve die third overall award. Shaw said. “I am extremely proud of not just these medal winners but the entire team." The rest of the TK team is Cody Garvey. Jay Cooley and Katie Ulrich. It was a team effort thateamed the Thomapple Kellogg Science Olympiad team thric place at the Region 10 competition Marcn 19. Members of the team are Robbi Blain. Kelly Funk. Mike Rhoby, Chris Etter. Nick Roskam. Tuesday Howel. Corey McClain. AJ Heidt, Nate Marklevitz. Jordan Petersen. Nico Galle and Kyle Killgore, Cody Garvey. Jay Cooley. Katie Ulrich and Andrew Quillan. The first place tower structure created by Corey McClain and Mike Rhoby weighed only 13 grams and held 15 kilograms. Carla Wilson-Neil has been appointed chief operating officer at Pennock Hospital effective May 2. Selected from a nationwide search of more than 80 candidates. Wilson-Neil has worked as senior risk management consultant. Michigan Hospital Association Insurance Company in Lansing. She has worked at Pennock Hospital for 24 years with responsi­ bility for quality review, risk, compliance and health information management. Wilson-Neil served in the United States Air Force/U.S.A.F. Reserve, has earned a bache­ lor of communications degree from Michigan Slate University and bolds a master of man­ agement degree from Aquinas College with an emphasis in organizational management and coaching the organization. She is also certified in healthcare risk management and quality review. Pennock Chief Executive Officer Harry Doele said in a prepared statement, “I am delighted to announce that Carla Neil will be Pennock Hospital's chief operating officer effective Monday. May 2. Carla has gained valuable experience regarding hospital opera­ tions in the last two years at MHA, which will benefit ail of us and our community.” Carta WHsr;.-Neil TRANSIT, continued from page 1 The service has provided public transporta­ tion to about 1.6 million senior citizens, shop­ pers, students and the like for more than 23 years. Commissioner Tom Wing said he is con­ cerned that primarily the transit service is for Hastings riders and it isn't cost efficient to provide it to rural residents. Wing added. “One of the criticisms from my constituents is they would like to see more money instead for roads... The question in this county is, are we going to be willing to subsidize this?" “I agree there is a higher concentration of riders (in Hastings), but folks in the rural areas are no less valuable," Bleam responded. “They deserve as much as we can provide them. We’re not the Hastings Transit Authority, we’re the Barry County Transit Authority." Commissioner Michael Callton said be would have preferred the process of setting up and planning for a millage request would have included more input from the public and businesses. Board Chairwoman Clare Tripp replied. “We (members of the beard’s finance com­ mittee) were unanimous in putting this for­ ward and letting the people decide (in a mill­ age election in August)... But I think this is something we could talk about in the future." The board eventually decided to adopt a resolution to put the issue on the August bal­ lot 7-1. with Wing casting the only dissenting vote. In other business at their meeting Tuesday night at the Hastings Township Hall, the Board of Commissioners: • Heard the annual report for Charlton Park from Dr. George W. Shannon, director. Shannon said the park did fairly well and announced the Folk Life Festival was coming back this year and the barber shop was open­ ing in the 1890s village. He added that the park last year cleared about $37,000 from special events, which was about $7,000 more than in 2003, even though it had one fewer event. Shannon, however, absorbed criticism from Eugene and Linda Tobias, who said they were upset Chariton Park agreed to let in Shipshewana on the Road to run crafts for the Father’s Day Car Show. Local crafters and many who have shown up every year now will have to pay Shipshewana an $85 fee. nearly triple the old cost Tobias said he and his wife received notice of the change, but those whe sell car parts antiques and other items were not affected. He also said he didn’t think it was fair to crafters like him and his wife because they are Barry County taxpayers. Shannon said Shipshewana doesn’t deal in car parts or antiques, only crafts. He also noted the park has reduced or elim­ inated costs for Barry County residents to use the recreation area, tour the village and stiV lets in all county residents to the Fourth of July celebration. Shannon said the deal with Shipshewana was handled by the car show’s sponsor, the Southwest Michigan Street Rod Association “We are the venue, they are the sponsor," be explained." “It’s really all about economic development. When you put Shipshewana on the Road on your brochure (more people are likely to come)." • Agreed to a one-year contract in which the county will contribute $5,000 this year to help fund operations of the Green Gables domestic violence shelter. • Adopted a resolution to urge the state and federal governments to repair the Michigan Child Support Enforcement System. • Agreed to a plan in which County Surveyor Brian Reynolds will pay 45 percent of the cost of his health insurance and the remaining 55 percent will be taken from the county’s remonumentation fund. Reynolds, near the close of the meeting, told the board he was impressed with Jim Westra’s presentation to the Barry County­ Republican Party Monday night about the drug court program as an alternative to prison. “Drug court seems to be keeping people out of prison, thereby saving taxpayers $30,000 a year." he said, “and helping these people become productive citizens and tax­ payers. and perhaps the redemption of human lives. But I learned there is a sunset on this program. I encourage you (the board) to lobby our sure legislators to continue the funding after this program ends." The next meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. April 12, in the commissioners’ chambers, mezzanine, county courthouse in Hastings. Truck-snowmobile fatal crash case going to Supreme Court The Michigan Court of Appeals issued a 2­ 1 decision last Friday in the case against Cory Jo Schut, who was driving a snowplow truck that struck and killed Jamie Reurink, 17, on Jan. 27, 2004, in Thomapple Township. Schut, 25, of Wayland, was accused of causing the death of the Allegan County girl by driving while his license was revoked causing a death, a felony with a maximum prison sentence of 15 years and/or $2^00 to $10,000 in fines, and failure to stop an a scene of an accident resulting in death, a felony with a maximum penalty if five years in prison and/or $5,000 in fines. The Appeals Court decision does not dis­ miss any of the charges pending against Schut. but only temporarily overturns earlier court rulings in Barry County Circuit and District Courts on the legal issue of whether or not -causation’ was relevant because the issue is expected to be considered with simi­ lar cases pending before the Michigan Supreme Court later this spring. Simply put, should the jury consider whether Schut actually caused the accident that resulted in death, or is the question of who caused the accident irrelevant because Schut was driving while his license was revoked. The Barry County Prosecutor’s office, is represented in the Appellate Courts of Michigan by the Michigan Attorney General s office. This decision will be appealed to the Michigan Supreme Court, and is hoped to be resolved by the end of the Supreme Court ses­ sion late in the spring. After the appellate process has run its course, the matter will be rescheduled for a trial before a jury, regard­ less of the final decision. The Court of Appeals granted a request by Schut's attorney, Terry Tobias of Grand Rapids, to review the issue of "causation" just after Schut was bound over to Circuit Court, days before the matter was set for jury trial last summer. The Attorney General's office has 56 days to file an appeal with the Michigan Supreme Court. “By the time this case went before the Court of Appeals last month, the Michigan Supreme Court had agreed to review two (other) cases involving the issue of ‘causa­ tion’ so it was our opinion that whatever the Court of Appeals decided on our case, the final decision would have to wait until the Supreme Court decided this matter." said Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Gordon Shane McNeill in a prepared statement. "The Attorney General's office has already decided to appeal this decision. It is a complicated legal issue. Any time a case goes to the appel­ late courts, any decision is possible. We regret the decision of the Court of Appeals, but mostly we want closure for the family. On a personal note, McNeill said. "It is dif­ ficult to try and explain how ‘the system’ is See SUPREME, page 22 �Page 4 - Thwaday. March 24, 2005 - The Healing, Banner FETTER'S^ A Fire, ambulance crew does good job To the editor: Have you noticed that good never makes the news or papers? Well, today that's going to be different. I want to express my appreciation to the Nashville fire and ambulance crew. I have a scanner and I know that when I am in bed warm and dry the fire and ambulance crew are called to service. Being dedicated to their work, they respond immediately in all kinds of weather. In fact, they may get home just in time to go to their or making a phone call to let them know bow glad we are that they arc there and when we need them they come immediately. I pray for them every day. May God bless them all. Margaret Reid, Nashville Because my son. Ardie Reid, has been with our ambulance about 24 years, I know be misses parties and dinners and I know others do. too. I'm very proud of my son and I know others are proud of their men and women with the fire and ambulance service. They deserve a pat on the back now and then, but that doesn't happen often. Sure, these people are paid for their work, but I’m sure we wouldn't work fa what they get unless it is your heart's desire and it has to be fa these people. How about sending a note To the editor: I would like to respond to the article of March 10, "First Friday speaker challenges 'selective obedience* of the Bible.** There are any number of pastors in the area who would count it a privilege to explain the points brought out by Mr. Young. These pastors believe the Bible is the Word of God and have seen wonderful changes in people's lives as they listen to the Lord. Pastor Dan Bowman. Orangeville Baptist Church Pastors’ response would be welcome Senator Levin honors fervent traitor To the editor: It's time fa the electorate to really under­ stand the “off the chary" liberalism of U.S. Senata Carl Levin and at the next opportuni­ ty send him where he belongs — home. His views are so out of touch with mainstream America, yet because he articulates well and covers up some of his true positions, it is dif­ ficult :o see. To really understand his philosophy we need to understand nor just what be says pub­ licly. but rather what he supports and voles fa. A perfect and telling example is his co­ Excel Club backs Hastings library To the editor: We. in the Excel Club of Hastings, believe it would be extremely beneficial to the com­ munity if the people of and around Hastings would show more support to the new library. As a high school chib with community­ based interests, we're offered a place fa weekly meetings by the friendly people of the library who generously and freely pro­ vide this space. Because a maja portion of our planning and intra-ctub communication is done at these regular gatherings the pres­ ence of the library is essential to the realiza­ tion of our club's core belief and foundation: serving our community. Please support our library in realizing its goal. Make a pledge today. Hastings High School Excel Club, (Youth division. Exchange Club sponsorship of a Senate resolution to honor the late W.E.B. DuBois. who was fervently anti-American. DuBois actually renounced his US citizenship and joined the Soviet dom­ inated Communist Party. DuBois' ignominious record includes: 1) During the Korean war, in which more than 50.000 of our soldiers died defending freedom, he said that “the North Koreans are fighting exactly the things for which Americans fought in 1776." 2) In 1953 he eulogized the Soviet mass murdering dictator Joseph Stalin as a "great" and "courageous" man 'attacked and slan­ dered as few men of power have been." In his autobiography he called the crackdown on religion behind the Iron Curtain “the greatest gift of the Russian Revolution to the modem world." 3) DuBois called anti-Semitism in Hitler’s Germany “a reasoned prejudice aiid went on to extol the Nazis, in spite of their obvious obliteration of human rights. 4) DuBois was awarded by the Soviet Union the Lenin Peace Prize, while Maoist China in 1959. staged a national holiday in his honor. DuBois was certainly no friend and sup­ porter of America and any poHttfan Uho goes out of his way to honor such a man as this no business representing this great nation. Who a man honors is a much clearer measure of his political philosophy than his carefully scripted public statements. DuBcis was on the wrong side of just about every maja issue of his day and Mr. Levin's infat­ uation with him clearly exposes his true polit­ ical philosophies. Charles Curtis, Freeport Attack on Christians deserves a reply To the editor: David T. Young's rambling attack on Christians at the First Friday, or fa that mat­ ter on anyone who agrees with God that homosexuality is an abomination, deserves a reply. He asked, who in their right mind would choose to be gay? Well then, let's auote the Scriptures. If homosexuals can't help them­ selves (they're bon that way) why would God put a death sentence on them and call sodomy an abomination? Leviticus 20:13 says: "If a man also lies with mankind as he lieth with a woman, both of them have commined an abomination; they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them." God demanded death fa both parties fa the homosexual act Also Romans 1:26-32 says: "Fa this cause God gave them up unto vile affections; for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature. And like­ wise also the man leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another, men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that payment of their error w hich was proper. And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a repro­ bate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; who knowing the judgment of God. that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them." Does he ready think that Almighty God is a homophobic? C. Edwards, Kalamazoc Congress wrongly defers power to president To the editor: Historians and journalists are, "in the same business," according to Pau) Johnson, an Englishman who's successfully practiced both trades. Johnson claims it's a mistake to draw, "too sharp" a distinction between them, since the business of each "is discovery and eluci­ dation of truth, presentation of pertinent facts, and their arrangement in significant form to provide an understanding of events." Johnson maintains the frontier of history, "begins with the morning newspaper." and insists it's imposs.ble to say precisely, "where history's work stops, and journalism begins," A good Journalist is, "always casting inquir­ ing glances over his shoulder; while a good historian ever lifts his eyes from the page to check to* world around him." Journalists, then, trying to understand the present, are forced to study history fa under­ standing of the past, upon which the present stands.” The last time the US. Congress faced its responsibility as the body entitled to make war constitutionally, was in the few days fol­ lowing the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor 64 years ago. Since then, in every conflict, congress has willingly, eagerly, irresponsibly, and (perhaps) unconstitutionally, turned those powers over to the executive branch in a manner we can only consider questionable and cowardly. The result, in Korea, Vietnam, the Beirut Marine barracks bombing, Grenada, Panama, Iraq I, Iraq II, and the war on terror has been misguided, wrong-headed, wasteful, self­ defeating. failure, after failure, after failure, after failure, after failure. Their lack of responsibility has cost near 150.000 dead American soldiers (plus attendant wounded numbering five to eight times more), and our sense of national self-conndence (as near death as Florida's poor Terry Schiavo who they won't let die with dignity, and vegetating now fa 15 years). In 1941, Americans produced 1.109 thou­ sand tons of merchant shipping. Over the next 3 and 1/4 yean, the nation built 32.913 thou­ sand tons. In 1934 the U.S. Navy commis­ sioned its first aircraft carrier designed as such from the keel up. Over the next 12 yean (and primarily during the war yean), the nation built nearly 140 carriers of al! types from (500-foot) “jeeps" to 900-foot goliaths. In 1940 the nation built fewer than 4,000 warplanes of all types. Over the next five yean, nearly half-a-million (500.000). In 1940 our military forces were weaker than those of many Latin American states. By August, 1945. more than 11 million Americans were in arms, and more than 15 million had served under arms. Where has our sense of national purpose gone? We went to Korea to stop the invasion of south by north (a 10th or 12th rate power at best), spent yean there (and 50,000 lives) fa stalemate, and a many times more dangerous enemy today. Reagan allowed 250 Marines killed in Beirut to pass almost unnoticed and never avenged. In Grenada, while the fight raged. Pentagon “planners" discovered Marine and Army communications gear was incompatible. (Oddly enough, the same prob­ lem arose again in the current Iraq conflict). In Gulf War L 45 days (a more) of preparatory bombing preceded attack by 500,000 troops provided by most of the world's strongest military powers. Three days after the cease-fire, Iraqis were firing SAM missiles at allied aircraft. Rather than crush­ ing the problem, allied forces were with­ drawn, Kurds, Shiites, others in the region were left to the tender mercies of the dictator we'd just defeated, but failed to destroy. Now we re up to our necks in the place again, but without allies (10 nations have withdrawn troops or plan to withdraw soon). We've suffered nearly 12,000 wounded, a very large percentage of them multiple amputees, and nearly 1.600 dead. (Bush, Bumsfeld, and Churly never visit those wards at Walter Reed Army Hospital — one a two missing limbs they can handle, but all four — man. they don't even look human ) It’s the kind of thing they had nightmares (a hallucinations) about during an earlier conflict (when they were young with rapidly approaching draft digits). Thank God far influence, deferments and a daddy in con­ gress. Some years ago journalist Walter Lippman infuriated the American right wing writing. "When a people loses self-confidence it wel­ comes manacles to prevent its hands shak­ ing." When we allow congress to abdicate responsibility, accept corruption of Constitutional rights the Patriot Act repre­ sents, send people into the dark, dank prianae of Pakistan. Saudi Arabia, Guantanamo Bay fa torture, we've welcomed the manacles. We're living in the most dangerous period of our relatively short history. We remain deeply divided in the face of world-wide hatred. Two groups alone number ; Jiird of the world's population - Muslims, and China. There are m^ny, many more. And while we bicker, they're knocking at the gale, burrowing under the fence, climbing over it, and bringing anything they want to bring. Lany Hamp Hastings Bush & Co. still taking corporate bribes, ignoring people To the editor: George W. Bush faithfully stays on mes­ sage with phrases like "weapons of mass destruction." "evil-doers," "freedom and democracy" and one of my all-time personal favorites: "fuzzy math." (You may recall, he used that one when he rouldn'r understand what Al Gore was talking about). Now Bush is back on the campaign trail and the new buzz words are... “ownership” and “personal accounts.” He's Hiking his social security show on the road and it’s all about privatization. As usual, one of Karl Rove's favorite marketing tools is being put into play: fear. It must be working. We haven't been this seared since we found out about Iraq's stockpile of imaginary weapons. So now FDR's New Deal, the ! crown jewel of the U.S, government. Is facing • i fall frontal asdkHF.«feush is att&npting to offers lucrative tax incentives to entice Americans to save fa their retirements. Everyone who can definitely should take advantage of 401k plans and IRAs, and they should be saving! Our older friends and rela­ tives, who remember the Great Depression, can tell us all about the virtue of saving money and paying cash, as well as the danger of trusting too much in the stock market and falling into debt. Woking people who can't afford "to put food on their families" much less save fa tneir retirement, represent an entirely differ­ ent social problem. Lawmakers need to quit bickering about bow much and bow fast the minimum wage is raised and just raise it to help lift working Americans out of poverty. Both Democrats and Republicans are guilty of this erime.ra problem, but his Medicare drug plan rings in at $17 trillion short. What's more, we get to we saw two weeks ago They all agreed the minimum wage should he raised, yet they' fought about it until it went nowhere and nothing happened. Thanks a bunch. Meanwhile, those folks who are adventur­ ous and can afford it, are able invest in the stocks and bonds right now if they choose. But even the most savvy investas get burned now and then. It's like gambling and a rule of thumb could be: "If you can't afford to lose, don't play." Fa the president to propose that millions of Americans risk their social securi­ ty benefits in the stock market is reckless. The "bull" was bora in 1982, and it was great fa all investors, large and small, but it died five years ago and we all should remem­ ber it well. It was in late 2000-2001 that our start paying fa it next year. Social security, on the other hand, will pay fa itself fa decades with a little tweaking. So where's the real crisis? A $17 trillion problem that starts in 2006 or a $10 trillion problem that might start in 2048? Social security was designed to lift vulner­ able people out of poverty. It was never meant to make anybody rich. There's one thing the president is right aboqr though: young people, all people, should be saving fa their retire­ personal retirement accounts tanked. "Where's our money?" we wondered. And yet, the reality is that swings in the market are perfectly normal. We shouldn't have been so surprised. If Bush really wants to "save" social secu­ rity, he might consider talking to some people who have differing views than his own. Then he might come up with some ways to improve and protect the system. (Fa starters, be could quit robbing social security to pay fa wars ments. They should already have "personal accounts." The federal government already and tax cuts. But alas. Bush and company prefer to take * mislead thecoffilfry fetd dismantling the most successful program ever attempted in America, and he's using “mushy math” to do it He says, "The crisis is now!" The truth is. Bush is manufacturing and peddling the wrong crisis. Hes ignoring a larger and more immediate crisis: the one he created himself last year when he pushed a bogus drug plan through Congress without providing money to pay fa it He might want to do something about that monster before it eats us all alive. Bush claims social security is a $10 trillion care of "bidness." They cater to pharmaceuti­ cal pals, insurance giants, hospital corpora­ tions, Wall Street friends and big banking institutions (the MBNA was the largest con­ tributor to Bush's 2000 campaign). Sadly, the American people are the losers here, ar we saw last week with massive bank­ ruptcy reform that hands the biggest ptale of cookies to credit card companies, without even a slap on the wrist for issuing card’. to unemployed students and sending blank checks to people in dire straits. Statistics show that most bankruptcies happen bxauae one of three maja life events occurs loss of job, divorce a (No. 1 cause) — illness! Today, a bout with cancer can wipe a family out. whether they have health insurance a not. When lifting beedr uyDemoeru,. ‘don't have a plan* to fix this so-called social security crisis/ifs time tocoated our repre­ sentatives and tell them they don't need a plan to fix a crisis which does not exist Urge them not tc fall into the trap of proposing changes to a system that is still working. They should wait until they see the "whites of the eyes” of the great new plan the Republicans must eventually propose to fix their manufactured crisis. Ask them instead to focus on the real crisis in America: healthcare. While politicians cater to their big cam­ paign donors, there is still something positive American citizens can do. When you get to the bottom of your IRS 1040 form, there are two little boxes before you sign. Basically, one says "Check here if you want to kick in a couple of your tax dollars to keep presidential campaigns honest" and the other rays "Check here if you don't give t damn ' It doesn't cost anything to designate one of your tax dollars to a presidential campaign, and if enough Americans did it, politicians might be tempt­ ed to choose the financial suppat of the American people rather, than corporate bribes. Maybe they would work harder fa their lowly constituents than fa their "big bidness* contributors. Karen VanZalen, Hastings What about public beach access? Michigan people have had access to beaches and have been abfe to walk, even across private property, between the water and the traoStonal high water mark on the sand. But a group of private owners recently petitioned courts to dose beaches in front of their homes to walkers, so people could only walk across private prop­ erty along the shoreline if their feet were in the water. What do you think of this idea? Thw Heitirage Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 piutiKiby. Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone:(269)945-9554 uonn jbcodi rreaanc aacoua Vtoe PvMkant Piwktvs Seaeta/DMMwr -NEWSROOMDevid T.Ybung(Edta) Elaine G®en (Ass«w>f Edto) Helen Mudry PatrtaaJohns oren txemer Fran Faverman Jay Cooley, Middlevilte: Kailev Noffke, Middleville: Aaron Rogers, Caledonia: Sandra Poraeho KatyUoyd rzaroe westovei Heather Reed • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • TJ.Akey, Middleville: accepted Monday tvoqp Friday, Ctoeetoed SiOOtm. to&SOpjR. “I think it is a good idea because it protects private property. People can still walk along the lake by keeping their feet in the water." “I think it is a bad idea. People can’t own a beach. It is theirs to share with everyone." “I think this is a very bad idea. In low water years people will have to walk further and further from the shore line. Walking in the water is very hard for some peo­ ple" “I think this a bad idea. Beaches are God's prop­ erty. If the property own­ ers get this ruling it will make appreciating the outdoors, going on 5 mile walks down the beach really difficult.” “This is a bad idea. Beaches shouldn't be any one person’s property They should belong to everyone.” “I think that the proper­ ty owners are being greedy. They do own it and pay taxes on it but I think they are making the wrong choice.” Scott Ornmen Rose Heaton DanBuerg* Jonathan Jacobs Subecrtydton Ratoe: $25 per year b Bony Carty $27 per year to atSortng carttee $29 per year otoewhere POSTMASTER: Send iirtm changes to: P.O. taB Hasttoge. Mt 490M-0602 Second Ctoeo Ptatoge Ptfd al Hastings. MJ 49OM �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Mandi 24 2005 - Page 5 I// My Q pillion Dave Jasperse No. 1 booster of Hastings I’ve been preaching the gospel of “community” in tl>c space for some time now. and I hope readers understand what I’ve been trying ness partner Mike Smith and their drug store stay afloat because of their creativity, intelligence, commitment, generosity and love of to say. I believe America has become a great nation because of the coop­ eration and “can-do" spirit of its citizens. I believe the rich heritage of people working together for the common good of where we live has helped create the greatest, most prosperous and successful socie­ community. Dave Jasperse is the best example that comes to my mind when I encourage people to buy goods and services from then- local mer­ chants because they care about Hastings and make contributions to it in so many different ways. Guys like Dave Jasperse have always worked hard to earn the trust of local citizens and they’ve been fiercely committed to fairness. ty the world has ever known. Yet we are in grave peril of losing much of what we have gained if we continue our alarming slide into being passive bystanders by constantly watching television, staying home every night, fearing our neighbors and being unwilling to roll up our sleeves to get needed and rewarding work done. That's why someone like Dave Jasperse has had a very special place in my heart. That's the same Dave Jasperse who hyped the world's smallest St. Patrick’s Day parade last Thursday afternoon on South Jefferson Street. That's the Dave Jasperse who every week dominates the third page of the Reminder with the South Jefferson Street News, which includes comball humor and antics, challenges to do stupid human tricks on a soapbox, and most important, a brief synopsis of local events coming up in Hastings and throughout Barry County. It’s also the Dave Jasperse who has been a fellow Rotarian for all these years. It’s the Dave Jasperse who has served as a Hastings City Councilman for almost 30 years and as chairman of the Planning Commission. He does it all without seeming to seek the limelight I may have had a few political differences with him over the years, but I confess to having a great deal of respect for Dave Jasperse because of his commitment to his community, our community. He’s a doer, he’s not one to sit back and watch. He sets an example for all I noticed the Hastings City Council somehow was prompted to present Jasperse with an award last week, honoring his service and proclaiming last Thursday as his day. I’m personally very pleased it was done before Dave retires. We need to make greater efforts to honor those among us who have done so much good, especially while they can still appreciate the kind words and deeds in Mum. Every town need.' a promoter, a tireless community booster. The University of Mictugar had it with Bob Ufer. The Chicago Cubs had it with Hany Cany. The Detroit Tigers had it with Ernie Harwell. Hastings has it... in Dave Jasperse. - Fred Jacobs, vice pnaMaat, J-Ad Graphics GOP listens to presentation on local drug court program by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer The Barry County Republican Party meet­ ing Monday night offered a chance for party members to hear about the adult drug court program. Jim and Jeff Westra, the father and son co­ ordinators of the program, say they are not looking for a cure, but for a higher level of supervision and ways to help people cure their addiction to drugs aud alcohol. Westra spoke to the party members about the myths and rumors about drug court “Some people have beard, mostly from inmates or other offenders, about how we run the program and what happens in it but they need to look at who they are hearing it from,” said Jim Westra. “Some things that we have heard is that the wrist monitors have cameras in them, or take samples of their blood for testing All the wrist monitors do is monitor sleep patterns and alerts us to a change in Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep in the subject. People who have taken drugs or drank alcohol have changes in the pattern of that type of sleep." “The report from the monitor tells us to have the person take a drop (urine drug test.) We get a 100% accuracy on the wrist monitor system: If the report tells us to have the per­ son take a drop and it comes back without some type of drag in it, the company who we buy the monitors from pays for the testing. Otherwise, the offender pays for the test and sees the judge. So far. we have had no one come back clean who the report has indicated a change in the sleep pattern." They also talked about the current drugs that have high addiction rales. “In the late ’60s and early ’70s. the worst drug we had problems with was LSD. I had a woman who I dealt with that had such a 'bad trip’ that she ended up in a mental institution. I visited her eight years later and she was still there. “Methamphetimine, or meth, is the worst drag by far that we have ever seen. The draw for users is that is gives a long high, unlike cocaine that gives a short burst. But sadly, we are watching people die from the use of this drag. Two people I know of have inoperable brain tumors that their doctors say are direct­ ly from the use of meth.” “More women use meth because it causes them to lose weight. They can lose 30 to 40 pounds in a very short lime without dieting. But the medical consequences of the addic­ tion are devastating.” said Westra. Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf said he remembered a woman they had in the jail Michigan in insurance mess To the editor: I'd like to take a moment to talk a'xait Michigan catastrophic insurance. Last year I wrote a letter to Governor Jennifer Grarholm asking why my motorcy­ cle insurance jumped from seventy-five dol­ lars to one hundred and seventy-nine dollars. She forwarded my letter to the Department of Labor and Economic Growth’s Office of Financial and Insurance Services. These peo­ ple ate responsible for overseeing the state's financial and insurance system. They informed me why this stale has to have this. I think it should be up to the person. Why at this time, when gas is high and when you can only ride three months a year, do we need this? If the no helmet law is passed, this insur­ ance will be a joke. As far as I'm concerned, no one should be driving anything without their own insurance. If you don't have insur­ ance, then have the law pull their license plate until they obtain it. Again. I don't think I should have to pay for someone who doesn't have insurance. It's unfair to have these insurance companies set up policies for the stale. If you're looking for a new job. just don't get insurance on your car or cycle and gel in a wreck. The state will give you new training for a new job. a wheelchair and even twenty dollars per day for any services you may need to hire someone to do things for you such as cooking, yard work, child care or housework. People are losing jobs, health insurance, low paying jobs and still we have to face this kind of government thinking L. Harrison. Dowling St. Pat parade beat winter blahs lb the editor: I just want to express mv appreciation to the South Jefferson Street store owners. WBCH and the City Council for the great St. Patrick’s Day parade. It was a great Hay to break the winter blahs Deb James. Hastings Medical directives not just for seniors of us by doing what needs to be done to make Hastings and Barry County a better place to live. He is one of those rare individuals who I can say truly has made a difference to all who have had the pleas­ ure to work with him or benefit from his drive to make things hap­ pen. That St. Patrick’s Day parade was just the latest in a long string of his local activist events. It was filled with humor, thoughtfulness and a dash of fearlessness. It even included Mabel Boyion, who had par­ ticipated in the parade in Dublin. Ireland, back in 1989. Some may wonder what’s the big deal about the little parade that could. Very simply, it’s the spirit behind what helped make it happen. Dave Jasperse is a tireless promoter of Hastings. While others might despair over recent sad or depressing developments, he seems to be plotting his next move. He may be a bit optimistic, but I have never doubled his sincerity, his motivation in promoting our commu­ nity. Even more interesting to me as a businessman is his determina­ tion to remain a force downtown as an independent pharmacist in an era of corporate drug store dominance. Bosley Pharmacy remains as the last, unfortunately, local independent in the retail field. He, busi­ FETTER'S Jim Westra who was addicted to meth. When slie arrived in the jail she was a size 3. After her one year jail sentence she was a size 13. The adult drag court has 70 people in the 18-month program, who receive extra sup­ port. including cognitive behavioral therapy. Alcoholics Anonymous and other substance abuse group meetings, mental health assess­ ment and counseling along with the weekly or monthly meetings with the staff. They graduate 40% to 50% of the people in the program and have a 33% success rate overall. By comparison, the traditional proba­ tion has a 2% success rate. The cost of drag court per person is approximately $4,000 per year versus the tra­ ditional jail or prison costs of $30,000 per person per year. “Felony offenders have to qualify for the program." said Westra. “We screen out any­ one with a history of violence, sex offenders and most people outside the county lines. It’s not offered to everyone.” In other Republican Party news: • Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf spoke about a workshop set for April 16 at Kellogg Community College in Hastings on online solicitation of minors called the “Cy-Bear Surfer." For more information, call the Barry County Sheriff Office at (269) 948-4805. • The Lincoln Day Dinner is scheduled for Thursday, April 21. starting at 5:30 p.m. al the Middle Villa Inn. Tickets are $30 and a booklet will be printed with awards and information on the last years accomplish­ ments. A free full page ad will be printed with the purchase of six tickets and quarter page ads start at $25. Anyone wanting to advertise in the booklet is asked to call Heather Reed at (269) 838-3179 for more information. Tb the editor: The tragic Terri Schiavo case clearly points out the need for all people ages 18 and above to complete a simple advance medical direc­ tive to appoint sotoeooe to make health care deciskmsJor them if they become ill and cannet make decisions themselves. The only form of advance medical direc­ tive that is recognized by state statute in Michigan is a durable power of attorney for health care. Living wills are not recognized by stale law. By completing a durable power of attorney for health care form, a patient's desire to accept or refuse medical treatment is honored if the patient is unable to participate Politicians make tragedy a circus To the editor: All the world's a stage and no one knows that belter than our theatrical politicians; pup­ pets, dancing and-singing as their strings are pulled by their pious constituents. How might our world be different if these politicians worked as bard for all of the dis­ enfranchised in our world as they are to pro­ long the heart beats of Terri Schiavo? What if they believed that every human is entitled to health care, nurturing, good nutri­ tion, clean water, clean air, shelter and educa­ tion... damn the cost? What if the basis of their legislative decisions was, "What will be good for our grandchildren?* How might our world be different? How might our world be different if our president truly believed that life is sacred? Jola Royer, Hastings in medical treatment decisions. -Some of the most tragic cases are when a young adult becomes incapacitated and there is no indication of their preferences for med­ ical care,* said Michigan State Medical Society president John M. MacKeigan. MD. a Grand Rapids colorectal surgeon. ’Decisions can be heartrending and end up in the courts.* When the Patient Advocate Act was passed in Michigan in 1990. the Michigan State Medical Society, the Michigan Osteooathic Association, the Michigan Heahh & Hospital Association and the State Bar of Michigan worked together to develop a durable power of attorney for health care form qreciric to Michigan law. By completing the 'user friendly" eightpage form, a patient may appoint -mother adult, maybe a spouse, adult child or trusted friend, to serve as a 'patient advocate.* The patient advocate then has all of the same deci sion-making power as the patient if the patient cannot communicate because of ill­ ness. The form allows patients to indicate, in writing, the specific preferences that they do or do not want regarding their care, including decisions about life-sustaining treatments when noted dearly u the form. Two copies of the form and educational brochure may be obtained by sending $2 to Patient Advocate. P.O. Box 950. East Lansing. MI 48826. The form is a legally binding document and does not require an attorney, but a physician or attorney should be consulted if questions arise. Forms are available in English and Spanish. For quanti­ ty discounts, visit www.msms.ogq or call MSMS at 517336-5771 Michigan State Medical Society. East Lansing �Pag* 6 - Thursday. March 24. 2005 - The HaMmge Banner Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings. Barry County Willett R. “Bill" Cole Thomas Martin Larder and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway rrw Hastings. Ml 49058 Worship Together ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Stew Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone School 110 ajn.; Sunday Eveamg Service 600 pan; Bible Study i HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South ai M-79. Rev Richard 945-4995. Church PRADUEVI1JLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Defeoo. Ml 49046 • 269-671-4193 Pastor. Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor, Website 269418-0007. Church Secreury- Wednesday Prayer Service 7 pan. Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 WOODLAND UNITED ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jeffencu. Fathef Al Russel!. Sunday Masaes 8:30 am. and 1100 ejn.; Confession Saturday 3:304:15 H ASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Sunday School 930 ajn;clasae* for all ages Morning Worship 1000 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 600 p.m. Wednesday activities 700 p.m. are: Rambow* or JJ. BMe Quiz (qpa 2 School; 10:45 am Morainf Wonhip. 203 SonStene Preschool (ages 3 A 4); Tues.. Thun, from 9-11:30 am. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastiags. Ml Woodlasd. Ml 488V7 • 367 4061 Reverend Mary Schippers- 1200-2:30 pm. Wed 64pm Pwoeer a.m. • Sunday School 10:30 a.m. pm); Wed. 64 pm Middle School Youth R Sr. High Youth. Wed. 7 pm - Prayer SAINTS ANDREW R MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (Irving). Rt Rev. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev Al Russell. Pastor MOui Service Times 915 aan. Mcrnmg Prayer. 11:00 aan. Holy Evening Prayer service. All services Youth Miaistnes or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adak Bible Study - No METHODIST CHURCH N. Main. P.O. Box 95. using te tndroonal 1928 Book of tioa and Holy Day sovice times call (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory 948­ 9327. Visit our webute at Damci Graybill. Youth Patter. 269-945-9121. Nuraoy available services: 8:30 and 11XX) a.m. HASTINGS - Willett R. “Bill” Cole, age 55. of Hastings, died Thursday, March 17, 2005 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Cole was bom on October 28,1949 at Battle Creek, the son of Frank and Barbara (McCarty) Cole. He was raised in southern Barry County and attended the Monroe School and Pleasantview School, graduating in 1968 from Hastings High School where he partici­ pated in football and wrestling. He was married to Cathy G. Bosch on October 1. 1994. He had lived at his present address since 1994 in the home that he built He was employed at Metal-Dyne Company in Middleville. Previous employment includ­ ed Ralston-Purina Co.. United Steel & Wire Co., and was engaged in truck driving. He was a life-member National Rifle Association, avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting, fishing, and vas a Master Gardener, a loving busband, father, grandfather, son and brother. Mr. Cole is survived by his wife, Cathy; son, Justin (Cathy) Dunkelberger of Hast ngs; father. Frank Cole of Woodland; sisters. Sharon Kay Miltenberger of Battle Creek, Merry Goss of Battle Creek; brothers. Lionel (Ginpr) Cole of Nashville, Perry Cole of Tennmcr; grandson. Cole Dunkelberger. special nephew, Andy Cole of Bangor; several nephew*, gieat---- - --.J < re.x. . • 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 945VaMl n<-.,k . rri- ».... -a,__ . iwDiifiip jcivioe. sunuay. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Churrib of the WorU-WUt and W Center St) Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev Fr. Charles P McCabe ID. Rector Mr F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Surday Worship - 8 im. and Panor Ryan White, Youth. 930 aua im, Morning Worship Service; 6XJ0 pje.. Evening Service; 700 p.m. Sr. High YoudJ. Wednesday Family Night 630 pjh_. Awana. Sr and Jr. High Youth, Prayer and Bible am. Morning Worship Service: 6.00 Creadon. The Key lb Kingdom Authority The Week That Sunday Evening Service 6.00 p-m. SCAMPS (»emor citizem) Bfrte Office, 948-8004 for informadoo on MOPS, Leisure CHURCH OF THEN AZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev, Timm 22, Ladies Bible Studies. Time Fellowship and through 5th grade. Faith Weaver Coffee GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. MI 49073 Pastor Doo Roacoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 Hour. 930-1100 a.m. 27th 8:30 Muric and drama presenutxxi. "Our God Reigns'*; 9.15­ 10:15 a.m.. Easter Breakfast; 10:30 a.m. Traditional Easter 700 pjn. Services for Adults. Teem CEDAR CREEK BULE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 945 aun; Wonlnp 1100 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (616) 945-9392 Sunday Wonhip 11 san.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. MI 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Phone 269-721-8077 Pastor Patti small group, youth group, kids dub. Group Wednesdays group 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m Christ’s Quillen. Bible Study Thursday* 7:15. Cbnr Thursdays at WOUDGROYE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH Coat* Grove Rd Pastor GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spuh-ulied church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville, Mich 49073. Sun. Pratse A Wonhm 10.30 lb., 600 pan.; Wed. 6:30 MacDonald. An oasis o( God 's love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 aan. a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday 239 E. North Street. Hasting* Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Amon. Pastor. Thursday. March 24 - 7:30 p.m. Potter’s Liturgy. Friday. March 25 - 9:30 a.m. Crosswalk; 7:30 pan. Tenebroe. Saturday. March 26 - 10:00 aan. March 27 - 6.00 A 1000 a.m. Egg Hunt Tuesday. March 29 - 1.-00 p m. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. March 30 - 10:00 aan. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Faz (269) 945-1961. OJice evenings. a.m.-Nooo and 1:00-3:00 p.m. Friday 900 a_m.-Noon. Sunday MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH morning worship hours: 8:30 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 Refreshments, 11:00 Traditional Worship Service. We offer various TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E Main Street. Middleville. 9.30 and 11 aun. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m.. 4887 First Me =nd elevator. Sunday School 930; Church Service 10:30 aan. Mass. Rosary Prayer 30 minutes before Maa. Friday Holy Hour 5 pan. Thursdays at 6:30 pan. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463 Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor Sunday Services - 9:15 aan. Fellowship at Central School; 10X10 a..n. Easter Morning Service at Centre! School WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hasting* FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.LC. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescriptions ’ 118 S Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan able! March 24 - 8:30 am. Women's Bible Study; 6XX) pan. Seder Meal in Sharpe Hall March 25 - 12:15 p.m. Good Friday Service; 8:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth Fellowship. March 3B - 6:15 aan. Men s Bible Study. 2005 at the Wren friend Dan Ringlet en were Andy Co , Justin Dunkelberger. Danny Dunkelbergt Perry Cole. Loo Cole and Joe Spenelli. Burial was at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may he made to National Rifle Association or American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeralbome.com). Rose M. (Higgins) (Borton) Guernsey. HASTINGS - Rose M. (Higgins) (Barton) Guernsey, age 80. of Hastings, died Monday, March 14. 2005. at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Guernsey was bom on May 20, 1924 at Hope Twp.. Barry County, the daughter of Guy and Rena (Holbrook) Higgins. She was raised in Prairieville/Hastings areas and attended schools there. She was married to Lewis J. Guernsey in 1948. celebrating 56 years of loving marriage in 2004. The couple lived in Freeport for 41 years before moving to Hastings in 1989. She was employed as a waitress at the for­ mer Trio Cafe and the Coffee Shop in Hastings many years ago. She was a member of the Freeport Early Risers Coffee Club, an avid reader, enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, sewing, flower gar­ dening; a former Cub Scout Den Mother. She enjoyed walking and watching wildlife. Mrs. Guernsey is survived by sons. Ross (Donna) Borton of Hastings, Larry (Kathy) Burdick of Hickory Corners, Lewis (Kathryn) Guernsey, Jr. of Caledonia; daugh­ ters. Judith (Bob) Landes of Hastings. Sharon (David) Sloctim of Hastings, Linda Thompson of Hastings; 22 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; sister, Lucille Hewitt of Wellston; brother. Jim Higgins of Grand Rapids; and nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were husband. Lewis or Nov. 10. 2004; sister, Alberta Lancaster, brothers, Charles, Billy, Don and Albert Higgins. Funeral and committal services were Friday. March 18, 2005 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Kathy Brown officiated. Burial was at Union Cemetery, Maple Grove l\vp. Memorial contributions may be made io Pennock Hospital Foundation or charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeral-home.com). Rebecca Jean Nlnk CHELSEA - Thomas Martin Larder, age 92. of Chelsea, formerly of Charlotte, died Wednesday, March 16, 2005. Mr. Larder was bom October 16, 1912. in Homer, the son of the late David Larder and the late Martha (Miller) Larder. Mr. Larder was a fanner in the Charlotte area for many years until 1968 at which time be took the position of head custodian for Waverly Wert Jr. High School. Thomas moved to Chelsea in 2002. He is survived by his five sons. Thomas William (Marlene) Larder of Chelsea. Richard Arthur (Diane) Larder of Livermore, CA, James Michael (June) Larder of Charlotte, John Henry (Kathy) Larder of Deckerville. Lee Rollo Larder of Charlore; 13 grandchildren and four great grandchil­ dren; sisters, Jessie Marie Thurston of Jackson, Helen Faulkner of Sebring, FL, Marie (Edward) Supinowski of Quincy. Betty Randall of Homer, Dorothea (Orville) Heibert of Jonesville; and brothers, Don (Helen) Larder of Battle Creek and Chuck (Pat) Larder of Bellevue. • Mr. Larder was predeceased by his first wife, Margery, and second wife Marie; brother, Robert; and sisters, Margery. Viola and Dolores. Funeral services were held Saturday. March 19, at Pray Funeral Home, with Rev. Rich Mitterling officiating. Interment fol­ lowed in Maple Hill Cemetery. Charlotte. If desired memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Funeral information available at www.prayfuneral.com. |Clare A. Lammers। DEUON - Clare A Lammers, age 90. of Delton, passed away Monday, March 21. in Hastings. Mr. Lammers was bom September 12, 1914 in Cedar Creek, the son of John and Effie (Albertson) Lammers. On June 25, 1938. in Kalamazoo, he mar­ ried Minnella Scbopp. who survives. A former owner of rue Lammers Brothers Garage in Cedar Creek, he was president of the Delton Kellogg School Board for 12 years, a member of the Hope Township Board and al-ray* very politically aware of our govemnent. from the local to the federal Wt -S.l d .. Vt.rp.j liwhia Mr. Lammers enjoyed fixing and tinkering with things, spending time in his shop, and he also enjoyed deer hunting. For nearly 25 years, the Lammers enjoyed spending the winters in Florida. He is also survived by their children: Robert (Joan) Lammers of Livonia, Edward (Roberta) Lammers of Kalamazoo. Gale (Harry) Chamberlin of Fl Smith. Aik.. Lois (Dennis) Gronewald of Farmerville, La.; a brother. Dale Lammers of Delton; sisters. Marjorie Young and Joyce (George) Palmer, both of Kalamazoo; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers. Elwin, Duane. Meri and Wendell; and two grandsons. Bruce and Jeff. The family will receive friends Thursday, March 24 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton, where funeral services will be conducted Friday, March 25, 2005 at 11 aan. Pastor Brent Branham will officiate. Interment will be at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or the American Heart Association will be appreciated. Arrangements are being made Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Ddton. by Donald C. Doster DOWLING - Mr. Donald C. Doster, age 80. of Dowling, passed away Wednesday. March 16, 2005. peacefully al Thomapple Manor, in Hastings. Don was bom in London, Ohio on February 22.1925. the son of the late Harold G. and Gladys (Recob) Doster. in 1943, served in the United States Navy during World War II and married June (Pannale) on August 5. 1950. He was employed for 38 years at MA.B.C., retiring in 1988. Doo war. an avid softball player, and actively played until the age of 76. Donald is survived by his beloved wife June; his daughters, Sandi Nadzam, Janet (Joe) Maurer, and Karen Doster; his sons. Herb (Carol) Doster. Gordon (Judy) Doster. Robert (Karen) Doster, and Herbert (Mary) Doster. Also surviving are his sister. Margaret (Wilbert) Matthes; 21 grandchil­ dren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in deauh by his sister. Pauline Sailer, and grandson. Gregg Doster. Funeral services were held at Nashville Baptist Church. Nashville on Saturday. March 19. 2005. Pastor Lester De Groot offi­ ciated. Memorial contributions can be made to Nashville Baptist Church or Barry Community Hospice. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. MIDDLEVILLE - Rebecca Jean Nink. age 44. of Middleville, went to be with her Lord on March 18. 2005. Rebecca was bon cu Jone 19. 1960 at LaPorte. Ind., the daughter of Edward and Sylvia (Wunan) Laymance. She war raised and attended schools in LaPorte lad. She r ..ended Thomapple Valley Church in Hastings. She was a homemaker, loved cooking, enjoyed walking and shopping, but most of mother, siller, always doin’ kind deeds for her family and friends. She is survived by two daughters. Jeaaica Kelly and Heather Nink; and one son. Jake Kelly, all of Middleville; four broth.**. Devid (Gloria) Laymance of Hutiegs. Ed Laymance of Kalkaska, Henry (Cheryl) Laymance of Nashville and Michael Laymance; one sister. Lois (Steve) MiDer of Colorado; many nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. She wss preceded in death by her 'notber. Sylvia Harshman; and a sister Sherri Laymance. Funeral services were held Tueat'ay, Match 22. 2005 al the Beeler Punend Chapel, Middleville. Pastor Jay Taylor officiated. Interment was at Fuller Cemetery, Hastings. Memorial cootributioiis may be made to Arrangements by Seder 'Funeral Chapel , Middleville, Maxine Maet BATTLE CREEK - Maxine Mast, age 91. of Battle Creek, formerly of Hastings, passed away Saturday, March 19 in Battle Creek. Mrs. Mast was boot November 4, 1913 in Bedford Township, the daughter of William E and Maud (Blanchard) Shrubb. She is survived by her sons. Max (Doreen) of Cheboygan, David (Marilyn) of Plano. Texas, and Charles Man of Richland; a brother, William (Hazel) Shnibb of Battle Creek; several grandchildren; several great­ grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by ner parents; her husband. Eldridge L. Man on Fehruaty 16,2002. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be con­ ducted al a later date. Memorial contributions to die American Heart Association will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilbamsGores Funeral Home, Dehoo. [ ^tn!^^peen!ra^!!bom!i LOWELL - Irene Speerstra Osborne, age 86. of Lowell. was victorious over her short battle with cancer, as she left her earthly home for her heavenly home on Match 16, 2005. She was preceded ir. death by her parents, Ben and Tillie Speerstra; Errol (Blackie) Osborne; her son. Vem Osborne; her sister*. Alice Wilczewski and Id* B. Yeiter. and brother-in-law. Joe Wilczewski. She is survived by her daughter. Errolyn (Lyle) Weeks of Lowell; son. Peter (Jane) Osborne of Middleville; brother. Richard (Zoa) Speestra of Lowell; brolher-in-law, Sam (Jeannette) Yeiter of Lowell; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Irene was a fixture on Main Street in Lowell, working many years at Speerstra Insurance. She made a daily trip to the bank by walk­ ing. Irene was also the Vergennes Township clerk for many years. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held al the Pint Congregational Church of Lowell, 404 N. Hudson St., on Saturday, April 2, 2005, at 11 a.m.. with Dr. Roger Laware and Rev. James Ashby officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan or The American Cancer Society. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 24. 2005 - P^a 7 |________ Richard C Brant________ | CHARLOTTE - Btrtm Cook, age 73, of Charlotte. died Friday, March 18,2005. Mrs. Cook was bom January 20, 1932 in Big Rapids, the daughter of the late George Stephenson and the late Ruby (Ferguson) Stephenson. She was a teacher for 40 yean, retiring in 1991. She taught for 30 yean at the Lockwood School. Eaton Rapids. She also taught at Country Evans School. Lamie, Pray and Petrieville country schools. She was a member of Chester Gospel Church where she was a Sunday School teacher. She also taught for Camp Ao-WaKiya. She was a member of the Holiday Rambler Club. West Chester Extension, and AARP. She volunteered at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility. "Forgotten Man" Ministries at the Eaton County Jail and at the Eaton Area Senior Center. She also was a treasurer for the Eaton County Association of Retired School Personnel. In 1989, she was awarded the ABWA Woman of the Year. She is survived by her husband DeVere Cook; two sisters, Kathryn (Ned) Bosworth of Charlotte, Norma (Richard) Willbur of Marcellus; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, March 21. 2005 at Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. Pastor Barry Smith and Pastor Marc Livingston officiated. Interment was at Millerburg Cemetery. Charlotte. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice, Chester Gospel Church or Camp Ao-Wa-Kiya. Further information available at www.pray funeral.com LAKE ODESSA - Stanley LeRoy Bosworth, age 81. of Lake Odessa, died Wednesday morning, March 16, 2005, a: his home following a long illness, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Bosworth was born September 9.1923 in Vermontville, a son of Orrin K. and Iva V. (Dilley) Bosworth. He retired from Roberts Corporation as a track driver. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Barbara; six children, Robert Bosworth of Lake Odessa, Jean (Lloyd) Barcroft of Clarksville, Kathryn (Craig) Pinkston of Portland. Nancy McArthur and fiancee. Wayne Makley, of Clarksville. Brian Bosworth and fiancee, Joni Lydy, of Lake Odessa and Kevin Bosworth and fiance, Laura Miller of Middleville; 11 grandchil­ dren; five great grandchildren; b’i brother, Wesley Bosworth and fiancee. Gerry Franks of Fruitport; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday from Barker-Leik Funeral Home, Mulliken, with Pastor Dan Woolum officiating. Interment was in Meadowbrook Cemetery. Pallbearers were Robert. Brian, Kevin and Dylan Bosworth, Kelley, Paul and Randy McArthur, and Chris and Jeff Pinkston. Honorary bearers were Doug Barcroft, Trenton Bosworth and Ross Miller. HASTINGS - Nettie (Black) Baughman, age 90, of Hasiings - Gun Lake, passed away Sunday. March 20.2005. She was married to Merle Tasker in 1941 who pas.-ed away in 1943; she married Edward Black in 1947 who passed away in 1984; she then married Fred Baughman in 1991 who passed away in 1996. She is survived by her sister-in-law. Doris Loring of Caledonia; her stepsons. Fred (Annette) Baughman. Jr. of Calif., Thomas Baughman of Washington, D.C.; her nieces and nephews, Rick (Pam) Hines of Battle Creek. Jack Loring. Jr. of Caledonia. Roger Loring of Caledonia, Judith (Gary) Frantz of Grand Rapids; step-grandchildren; great­ nieces ud nephews; and many dear friends. Nettie taught school for 32-1/2 years of which 22 were with Thomapple Kellogg School in Middleville, retiring in 1975. She was member of the Thornapple Garden Club. Hastings Woman's Club. Wayland Ladies Library Club. Barry County Retired School Personnel and Pennock Hospital vol­ unteers. Memorial services for Nettie will be held Saturday, April 2, 2005 at 11 a m. at the Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Caledonia). 616 E. Main St., with vistation from 10 a.m until the time of service. In her memory, memorial contributions may be given to the Barry Community Hospice. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfunetalhome.com. ALTO - Richard C. Brant, age 62, of Alto, died Friday, March 18. 2005, in Hastings. Born in Scottville, the son of Walter and Arlene (McCumber) Brant, be had lived in Alaska. Mich.. Allo, and in Hastings since November 2004. His employment included Veiling Contractors and Friable Sign Co. Richard enjoyed bowling, walking and being in the outdoors. He married Nancy A. Butler September 29. 1978. He was preceded in death by his parents, and stepfather. Vent Cooley; brother. Ivan Cooley. Surviving are his wife. Nancy (Butler) Brant of Hastings; children. Bryan Belson of Grand Rapids. Melissa Trumbull of Hastings. Andrew Brant and Matthew Brant, both of Grand Rapids; four grandchildren, Michael. Christina. Sherri and Cody Trumbull: broth­ er. Russell Brant of Luther, sister. Judy (Jim) Kish of Lansing; several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 26. 2005 at 1 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Middleville. 123 E Main St Family will receive friends one hour before service time. Memorials can go to Barry Community Hospice. Benders to celebrate 64th wedding anniversary Jake and Ruth Bender are to celebrate their 64th wedding anniversary on March 28. 2005. Formerly of Hastings, residing at S. Benton St for 47 years, they have two sons and families. Jack and Cindy Beader of Hastings, Randy and Mary Lott Beader of Portland; three grandchildren. Jennifer Russell. Joe Bender. Seth Bender two great-grandchildren. Evelyn Bender and Jacquline Russell. Jake and Ruth now reside in I awring Mich. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. I__ Barbara Ray Doster_______ | DOSTER - Barbara Ray Doster, age 78, of Doster, passed away peacefully from this life on March 20,2005, at Rose Arbor Hospice. Barbara was born August 11. 1926 in Plainwell to Paul and Ethel (Blanchard) Ray. She graduated from Plainwell High School in 1944 and married Graydon Doster on July 16,1946. Barbara will be dearly missed by her friends and family. Her family includes her children. Karen and Leonard Waclawik of Jackson, Jill and Jim Marcusse of Grand Rapids, Denise and Robert Davidoff of Portage, Robert and Georgina Doster of Doster, and Mary and Christopher Dorencz of Miron, BL; grand­ children, Scon Waclawik. Lisa and Wade Rohrer. Katie Marcusse. Nathan Davidoff, Rebecca and Dakota Doster, Rachel and Olivia Dorencz; and great-grandson, Brandon Rohrer. She was preceded in death by her parents and her cherished husband of 52 yean. Graydon. • Memorial donations may be made to the Doster Community Reformed Church or the Kalamazoo Air Zoo. Barbara's family extends their greatest appreciation for the heartfelt and compas­ sionate care of the nurses and staff at Rose Arbor Hospice. Services will be held on Thursday, March 24.2005 at 11 a.m. at the Doster Community Reformed Church. Lyle H. Booth HICKORY CORNERS - Lyle H. Booth, age 76. of Hickory Comen, passed away March 20,2005. Mr. Booth was bom in Marshall on August 10. 1928, the son of Herbert and Roberta (Albright) Booth. Lyle owned and operated the Phillips 66 gas station in Hickory Comers for nearly 20 yean and he was a retiree of Gull Lake Public Schools. Lyle loved watching birds, building bird houses, fishing, working on can in his garage and watching old westerns on television. On June 6. 1948, he married Marie Oros, and she preceded him in death on May 26, 1999. Lyle is survived by sons, Gary (Kay) Booth of Delton and Mark (Terry) Booth of Galesburg; grandchildren:, Tracy (Tony), Angela, Alan and Amber, a great-grandson. Kolton; brothers. James of Kalamazoo, John of Battle Creek and Carl (Alice) of Detroit; sisten, Clara (Nick) Esselman of Battle Creek, Mary (Ed) Ruth of Hickory Comen, Maxine (Robert) Stevens of Battle Creek and Betty (Jr) Johnson of Texas; and several nieces and nephews. Lyle was also preceded in death by a sister, Donna. Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, March 24, 2005, 1 p.m., at the Hickory Comen Wesleyan Church. Pastor Len Davis will officiate. interment will be at East Hickory Comen Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church or Thomapple Manor Activities Fund will be appreciated. Arrangements are being made by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund Raymond and Debbie Jablonski and Rodney and Mary Frazer, both of Wayland, are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Rachel Lee and Justin Michael. Rachel is a 1999 graduate of Wayland Union High School and is currently employed by Green Valley Agricultural in Caledonia. Justin attended Thomapple Kellogg High School and is currently employed by Schaendorf Custom Farming in Allegan. The couple is planning an April 9, 2005 wedding at S.S. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Wayland. Mr and Mrs. David and Nancy AUexding of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Samantha Marie Allerding to Adam Michael Carroll, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin and Carol Carroll of Hastings. Samantha is a 2002 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently a senior at Alma College. Adam is also a 2002 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed at Lowe’s Home Improvement in Kentwood. They are eagerly planning a July 23, 2005 wedding which take place at the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings. p I ■ W' Bertha Fredricks of Lake Odessa will cele­ brate her 99th birthday on Saturday, March 26. Cards may be sent to Laurels of Kent. 350 N. Center. 4218. Lowell. MI 49331. & Frosts to celebrate golden wedding anniversary Barry and Verlynn Frost will be celebrat­ ing their 50th anniversary on April 2, 2005. They were united in marriage on March 26, 1955 at East Lansing, Mich. Their children include Eric and Debi Frost, Battle Creek, Mich.. Brian and Susan Frost, Ml Juliet. Tenn., Sarah Frost, Holland, Mich., Barry and Christine Frost, Holland, Mich They have eight grandchildren and one great­ grandchild. There will be an open bouse on April 2, 2005 at Hope United Methodist Church from 2 to 5 p.m. No gifts, please. To send them a card, please mail to 2256 Wasabinang. Hastings, Mich. 49058. Woodens to celebrate 35th wedding anniversary Douglas and Linda Wooden celebrated their 35th anniversary on March 21, 2005. They were married in 1970 at Wesley Woods Church in Delton. Their children are: Katie and Brian, Josh and Heather, Troy and Michelle. In loving memory of DENNIS K. TODD Stay informed on local events... Subscribe to The BANNER! Call... 945-9554 Jan. 26, 1954 - March 27, 3001 “You cannot say, you must not say that he is dead, he is just away! With a cheery smile and a wave of the hand, he has wandered into an unknown land, and left us dreaming. How very fair its needs must be, since he lingers there. So think of him lairing on, as dear in the love of there, as the love of here. Think of him as still the same and say he is not dead, he is just away.” Sfoued and missed eveay day by bls eWdzeitCfcjMstlna. CRrandy. SJtayne & Ckase Happy 50tM Birthday CINDY activities throughout the county Sfove- in the name of the person you T^aAboAa and you* Ramify designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on theBCFor call (269) 945-0526. l March 27 B ► �P*0* e - Thursday, March 24, 2005 - Th* Holings Banner Most local churches are holding a vari­ ety of Maundy Thursday services tonight. Tara Faulkner. Shelly Reiser and others. age June McManus, beauty spot was prepared decades ago. 79, of Eaton but neglect and the growth of trees shut The community Good Friday service Rapids, died March 15. She was one of off the view of the river below. It has will be held at 1 p.m. tomorrow at Central the five daughters of the late William and been and again will be a spectacular United Methodist Church, with several Crystal Balduf. whose farm on V-66 was pastors taking part. The Rev. Mark Jarvie of First Congregational Church will bring in Sebewa Township. Mrs. McManus was beauty spot. The board of directors for the local his­ retired from 20 years of carrying rural torical society met last Monday evening the message. The choir of Central UM mail and 12 years as a secretary at the in the new freight house. A few details will sing an anthem. See a separate article MSU School of Veterinary Medicine. She remain to be finished before there can be in this week’s edition publication of the is survived by her husband of 50 years. an open house to showcase the -mpty Lakewood News for programs at the sev­ Jack, two sons, grandchildren and her sis­ building. Some chairs and a card table eral local churches on Easter Sunday. ters, Margaret (Willard) Brodbeck of sufficed for the Monday meeting. Some Lakewood and Central UM churches Woodland and Helen (Menifee) Miller of minor changes have to be made and will hold a joint Easter morning service at Hastings. She was active in Eastern Star inspections will follow. Plans arc in place Central UM, with breakfast to follow. circles, The Rev. David Flegel will bring the mes­ Brookfield OES. sage at the 7 a.m. service. a past worthy matron of for Hollyhock Day on May 7. Some parts of Depot Day are already secured. The Lester and Virginia Yonkers received society's blue house is partially ready to The VFW Auxiliary will have a rum­ word last week of yet another great­ be mage sale March 24, 25 and 26 from 9 grandchild. Jacob and Shannon Yonkers wing, which were not original, have been a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Lunch is avail­ of Corydon, Ind., have a new-born second removed. The bouse is to be moved later able. daughter. Just a few weeks earlier, grand­ in the spring. The freight house is well last daughter Treena and husband Kevin had lighted Sunday had a musical treat with the chil­ their third daughter botn in San Salvador, lights, which are directed downward to Churchgoers at Central UMC moved. The garage and bedroom ample outdoor shielded with dren's choir, the chancel choir, two trum­ where he is a school administrator. The avoid glare for the neighboring apartment peters and four bell ringers combining new southern baby is grandchild of Dr. houses. their talents tn an anthem. Instead of a Tom Yonkers of Cloverdale. Jerry and Jan John and Patricia Johnson have moved Palm Yonkers are grandparents of the new to their new house on Tasker Road south Indiana baby. of Musgrove. Daughter Crystal and fami­ Sunday sermon there was Readers' Theater play with nearly a 20 readers clustered around five micro­ Reine Peacock was a hospital patient phones for a drama about the events lead­ last week at Pennock. She was released to ing to Good Friday. Stacey Cole was the Tendercare. ly remain in the house on Johnson Street. Viewers of WOOD-TV Channel 8 Monday were surprised to see none other reader for the role of Jesus of Nazareth. The Ionia County Road Commission than reporter March 24, 2005 speaking The musical prelude included "The Holy has received a grant to improve Green on a health related topic — prayer in the 'Open of the View Point east of Lyons on Kimball surgical suite — from Alabama. She for- Temple." Robin Barnett is worship leader Road. This was once the chief road from merly for the entire month of March. She was Ionia and Lyons to the east, before M-21 Channel 8, Grand Rapids. City" and the Gates joined in the drama presentation by Earl Ferris, of the Grand River. The grant will allow Rohrbacber, Bill Walker. Dick Nelson, cost of a stairway, restrooms, a pedestrian Doug Barris, Fred Shuert. Glen Good. bridge and concrete walkways. This Rev. Don a regular newscaster on was an improved route on the north side Michael Strater, was by Scott B. Brasseur. M.D. 1(M)5 Wot C.r.MTi str« rt "• Ur’inu. . • I r'c phone 269 915 24 1 ‘ Internal Medicine STROKE Many of my family members have had strokes. I would like to know a little more about them and If I can do anything to prevent one. Strokes can be very upsetting to patients and families because they often will cause physical or mental disability. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that supplies the brain is either blocked or bursts. Either way, the nerves in the brain will be damaged without a blood supply and will die within a few hours As a result, the part of the body controlled by the damaged section of the brain will not function property. Symptoms of a stroke typically begin suddenly. Depending on what part of the brain is affected, the symptoms may present as a numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg. It may also present as confusion, difficulty speaking or understanding. Typically, patients will complain of reduced function rather than pain in the affected areas. Like a heart attack, time is critical in diagnosing and treating a stroke. The risk for stroke increases with age and occurs more often in men than in women. Having a parent, brother or sister with a stroke or being African-American or Hispanic also increases your risk. Risk factors that you can change include controlling high blood pressure. High blood pressure is the second most important risk factor after age. Having uncontrolled diabetes and high cholesterol also increases your risk. Smoking increases your risk of strokes 2 V4 times. Carotid endarterectomy is a surgery done to remove buildup in the arteries of your neck. The sutgery is done to reduce your risk for strokes. Only certain patients will benefit from this surgery so it is not done on everyone. Your doctor will be able to tell you if you might benefit from this surgery. If you survive a stroke, the treatment focuses on reducing your risk factors to help prevent another stroke and working with the affected part of the body to try to re-establish some function. Typically physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy are involved in this process. Dear Annie: I have a rather delicate ques­ tion. which I have not seen addressed in your column before. We heard that there are some dogs that, because of their keen sense of smell, can detect cancers in humans. Last year, a gentle­ man in his 60s was at our farm, and our dog followed this gentleman around, constantly poking his nose at the man's posterior. This is not normal behavior for our dog. This man subsequently was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Since then, we have wondered if our dog has the ability to sniff out cancer. This past week, another gentleman the same age was at our farm, and the same thing happened. Our question is. should we let this man know what we think so he can get tested, even though we don't know him well? We would feel awful if we later learned this man was not aware of his cancer until it was loo late. What would you suggest we do? - Lassie's Mom . Dear Lassie's Mom: With all due respect to your dog. sniffing a stranger's posterior is not proof of anything other than the fact that your dog is. well, a dog. However, you are right about recent studies indicating dogs can sniff out certain cancers. And it wouldn't be unusu­ al for a 60-something man to have eariy-stage prostate cancer. Of course, he may already know this. Invite this man over again, and if your dog repeats his behavior, casually say. "You know, this may sound strange, but the last time Lassie followed someone around like that, the man discovered he had a medical problem. Perhaps you should make an appointment with your doctor." Parental problem Health Line • Dog detective Doyal Dean Morgan Sr., Plainwell and Patti Jean Raymond, Plainwell. y Scqp^Russell Hubbert, Hastings and 4* ValeiWthena DeJoag. Harings. ; Qgfime Maximillian Eichholz, Delton and Dtyna Lynn Robinson, Springfield. Nole Travis Demond, Hastings and Lesley Ann Howarth, Hastings. Leonard Samuel Bartow, Jr., Springfield and Ryan Marie Garber. Nashville. Tyler Nathan Tossava, Hastings and Casey Marie Havens. Woodland. Dirk Troy Hale, Shelbyville and Melinda Kay Trevino. Shelbyville. Dennis James Rorick, Shelbyville and Debra Lynn Judy. Shelbyville. Grant Adair Robert Brown. Portage and Elizabeth Ann Johnson, Middleville. Robert Aaron Poley. Battle Creek and Trisha Lee Anglemyer. Battle Creek. John Eugene Bauman. Ill, Delton and Alison Petah Soltau, San Francisco, Calif. Kyle Lee Heffner, Shelbyville and Jodi Lyn Sbeely, Shelbyville. Daryl Scott Dilworth. Middleville and Tammy Lynn Weston. Middleville. Robert Cecil Welsh. Delton and Amanda Ann Smith. Plainwell. Todd Keneth Feighner, Delton and Christi Sue Meyer, Delton. Andrew Steven Cotant, Hastings and Amanda Louise Hoffman. Hastings. Adam Lee Twiss, Hastings and Sunshine Marie Landon. Hastings. Scott J. Chrysler, Middleville and Autumn Marie Pierce, Middleville. Dustin Richard Courtney, Woodland and Brianne Linn Beach. Hastings. Richard James Campbell, Jr., Battle Creek and Vicki Ann Johnson, Battle Creek. Timothy Edward Hildebrandt, Hastings and Felicia Lynn DeBoer, Hastings. Kei-h A. Murphy. Hastings and Carolyn Jean Casey, Hastings. James Alan Camren, Osceola. Ind. and Samantha Jean Liedeke, Delton. Michael Scott Pollice, Middleville and Amy Lynn Lantz, Middleville. Charles Wayne Lewis, Middleville and Theresa Ann Starr, Middleville. Keith Alan Harley, Dowling and Laurie Marie Bradford, Dowling. Jonathan Lynn Denton. Nashville and Stacey Louise Hamilton, Nashville. John David Send, Delton and Sarah Marie Dear Annie: I am a single mother of two small children. -and I work 50-60 hours a week. I grew up with an angry father who yelled at me constantly for doing everything wrong, and it planted a very ugly seed. I adore my children and love ‘them with all of my heart, but I find myself losing my patience often, and then 1 make them feel the same way my dad made me feel. 1 can see the pain in their eyes when I become furious. This hurts me terribly. I need to know what I can do to get rid of this anger, break the cycle of emotional and verbal abuse, and finally stop hurting my chil­ dren. I hate this side of myself and want it to stop. I'm crying inside, so please help. — Hurting Mother Dear Mother. We commend you for recog­ nizing that you have a problem and making an effort to fix it. It will help to sign up for par­ enting classes at your local YMCA or park district. You also should contact Parents Anonymous (parentsanonymous.org). a sup­ port group for parents like you. The address is 675 West Foothill Blvd.. Suite 220. Claremont, CA 91711-3475. Good luck. Pay for the party? Dear Annie: My husband and I were recently invited to a retirement party for a good friend, given by his wife. The party includes cocktails, dinner and a retirement "roast." The troubling part is that each guest is required to pay $15 to attend the party. Also, at the bottom of the invitation, there is an address to send cash donations for the gift. Is this proper etiquette? Should people have to pay to attend a retirement party? Should I donate money toward an unknown gift? Please settle this for me. - Anonymous in the Midwest Dear Anonymous: When you are invited to a party, it is assumed that the host will pick up the tab. If you must pay to get in. you are either attending a performance or you have become one of the hosts, in which case, you should be involved in the decisions regarding the venue and the cost of refreshments. Putting information about gifts inside an invi­ tation is in poor taste, but whether or not you choose to contribute is up to you. Lesson in love Dear Annie: I dated a 23-year-old man for about three months. We had so much fun together. There was not one day that we did not sec each other, and yes. we had sex. He ended up going back to the United States, and we decided we wouldn't be able to sustain a Berends, Delton. Scott Brasseur, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician for medical advise before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. I long-distance relationship. So. we pretty much just called it off. The day after he left. I received a phone call from his wife. This man told me he was never married. She wanted to know the details, and I told her everything. I even let her know that he said he loved roe and that he cried the night before he left. 1 tried to convince his wife that her husband is the one who messed up and that she and her 2-year-old son can do so much better. A month later, she called me again to tell me they are still together. This time 1 -sued her to leave me alone. Then her husband called me as well, but 1 was so upset. I hung up on him. Why should she stay with that snake? Should I just slr.y c-.t of their lives and let him continue lying lo her? - Betrayed in Canada Dear Betrayed: Yes. slay out of their lives and let them deal with their own problems. There is nothing you can uv or do that will make things better for either of them, or for yourself. You've learned a bitter lesson, but you survived it and will be smartei next time. Double dip defeat Dear Annie: You printed a letter ftom "Cautious in Oswego. N.Y.,’ who suggested cutting items into bite-sized pieces to prevent double-dipping at parties. Your answer made it seem like he meant that the dips (instead cf the food) should be served in individual por­ tions. Which is it? -- Unsure in Boston Dear Boston: Most "dip" foods already are bite-sized. How much smaller can you make a baby carrot or a potato chip? We thou/fht he might have meant individual-sized dip por­ tions. and decided that was an interesting sug­ gestion. JI jrfjra a ■w fa fjt. Aamirame aovtco . Dear Annie: 1 wanted to underscore your advice to "Prematurely Stuck in Adulthood,’ the young man who was distressed about tak­ ing life too seriously. He referred to this ten­ dency as a "personality shortcoming" and asked how to loosen up. As a professional coach and certified behavioral analyst. I work with my clients to maximize their strengths. Based on his core behavioral style, this gentleman has many wonderful and valuable strengths that be may not be aware of. He is probably very consci­ entious and loyal, and will often go the extra mile to get the job done - and done right. He is also someone who maintains high standards for himself and is attentive to detail. Your advice to him not to be so hard on himself was sound. These are all wonderful, valuable characteristics. - MJ.S., Crossville. Tenn. Dear Crossville: Thank you for your expert opinion. Here's one more: Dear Annie: That letter reminded me of my fabulous husband. He. too, is ultra-responsi­ ble, cerebral and analytical. Spontaneity and impulsiveness don't exist in his make-up. But he learned how to have fun his way: with sports and games that require those detail-ori­ ented. focused, self-sufficient aspects of his personality. He is an expert rock-climber and moun­ taineer, an amateur historian and a fan of mil­ itary re-enactment strategy games. After wait­ ing to marry and have children, fatherhood made him more playful, and his trust and security in our marriage have made him much more sensuous. You were so right to tell "Adult" that there's a lot to be said for being responsible and sta­ ble. Those are wonderful foundations to build on. and they age remarkably well. — The Climber's Wife Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.nct, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 24.2005 - Page 9 to get our water. Usually the older children brought a couple of pails of water for our worked hard and played well together They had been in the 4-H clubs for a long cooler. The young teacher also brought water at times. Each night before going home, I time as the parents were interested. On Achievement Dey. as they showed their proj­ grabbed the broom and swept the room. Then ects, they won ribbons. We had a contestant for the county Spelling when a plane went over! One bright spring Mary brought a salamander to school The Bee. He didn't win, but be stood high and we were proud of him. teacher was careful not to let them know she there were the papers to correct and plans to be made for the next day. The dusting faced me in the morning. Along toward spring there Lakeview School District #2 FR Castleton Township, Barry County By Joyce Weinbrecht Turnis. Katherine Shellenbarger, Richard Lakeview School District f2 Fractional. Castleton Township was opened on Sept. 2, Shellenbarger. Wanita Shellenbarger. Carl 1901, with 13 students enrolled. School was held in the east portion of a house across the road from the William Gillespie home in Section 19. The first teacher was Ella Shaflhouser. She called the school together with a small hand Strickland, Jane Strickland. Neil Strickland. Alvina Zeigler. Clyde Zeigler and Walter Zeigler. The school was white. There was a swing set on the west side and a woodshed on the east side. Two well kept toilets were in the yard. On the south side was a panoramic view bell. The school was furnished with a few chairs of beautiful Thornapple Lake. Inside the and a stand (later used in the new school wood burning stove and a sandbox, coats building to set the water pail on) which were hung on pegs in the black of the room with shelves for hats and mittens. Boots were served as the teacher's desk. She only taught the school for one month. Irving Chariton, who was attending high school in Hastings. taught for two weeks while another teacher was sought. Miss Cassidy was hired and fin­ ished out teaching the fall term. Harry Munton was hired to teach the winter term. He left the school to get married at the end of the term. Vena Welch was then hired and she stayed with the school for three years. It was while she was teaching in the makeshift school that the new building was built. The new school building was built on a hill overlooking Thomapple Lake to the south. The school faced north. She was responsible for some of the pictures and the flag which decorated the school room from its beginning to the time it doted in 1963. When Ella Shaffbo’iser was teaching the school she taught the students a prayer which was repeated for many years during the open­ ing exercises. And now before we work today We must net forget to pray To God, who has kept us through the night And brought us to the morning light. Help us Lord, to love Thee more Than we have ever loved before. This prayer along with the Pledge of Allegiance was the beginning routine of each school day. Amber Cruso Reid (mother of Don Reid) taught there as her first assignment in 1906 after finishing the one year course at the Bany County Normal and taking the exami­ nation which resulted in a three year certifi­ cate. She stayed at Lakeview until after the desks were bolted down. We had a piano, a Besides school we had fun, too. What fun was scared to death of them... then it got away from them and they couldn’t find it For month with a potluck supper. There was usu­ off. We had our reading and arithmetic classes ally a program or a speaker. At one time the young people in the neighborhood put on a in the morning with the other classes later on play. Another time some people came from a early and then the rest of us piled into my neighboring school and put on their ply. The room would be full of people, visiting, eating schools. Such a happy time. in the day. Spelling was always last The smaller children had their classes first. In good weather they could have an early recess or could play in the sandbox or do busy work at their desks. There were six little beginners, bright as whips, who sat on the edge of their chairs to be first. We used the Weekly Reader, The P.TA. was lively here. It met each and enjoying the night At Christmas time the school had their pro­ gram. Weeks before die plays and pieces were weeks I expected it to appear. My pride and joy was my used 1934 Ford. Several times the little people went home Ford and went to play with other rural Al times a kitten would appear at school Each child would have their mm to have it on their desk. The little creature loved their attention and purred and purred. On some nice warm days in the spring we which ibe whole school heard as we read and chosen and copied so that each child had his pan. We practiced and practiced. Kenneth discussed. It was difficult to hear all of the Gillespie came down and built us a stage. brought rakes and cleaned the school yard. Then for all their good work they had a spe­ classes every day. Even today, years after. I With throw nigs on the floor and a sheet cur­ cial treat of some kind. sometimes wake from a dream thinking I’d tain strung on a wire across the room we were After three yean we had our last day of missed a class or didn’t get a report done. We pretty grand. There was the time flu went had many drill games to hammer the facts in. The larger children borrowed the sandbox and around the neighborhood and our Christmas program came to a screeching hah. Our school picnic with the neighborhood coming too. I never got over being sad as my children took their dinner pails and walked away. I constructed things which they had read about Christmas program became a party leader. didn’t grab the broom and sweep so soon. This was a school of children who had NATIONAL MARCH 3OTH very nice. The children liked her... the little boys most of all. was much dust because by then the oil that they had put on the floor in the fall had worn 1 doctors' daft* set on the floor. A bell was ready to be rung. We had to go across the road to Mrs. Martin s County Normal. She was a pretty person and ® T We were sent a student teacher from Another door was going to open. Pennock HEALTH SERVICES Happy Doctors’ Day! In appreciation from Pennock Health Services, Harry Doele, CEO, Pennock Board of Trustees, And all of your Pennock Family fi) A 1 winter term in 1910. The first year slie taught at Lakeview she boarded with the Charles Smith family. The remaining time of her tenure there, she boarded with the William Gillespie family who lived closer to the school. CARDIOLOGY NEUROLOGY Michael A. Lojek, M.D. Ronald L. Vanderlaari, M.D. Gary L. Miller, D.O. In the late 1920s, the State of Michigan schools with the schools in the villages. The theory was that the larger schools could give a broader based education more economically than the country school. Village and city schools were pressured to consolidate with the rural school, a process which took over 40 years to complete in Bany County. During the efforts of Castleton Township to NEUROSURGERY John F. Keller, M.D. began to ravocate the consolidation of rural EMERGENCY MEDICINE Natalie D. Goran. D.O. Amy L. Poholski, D.O. Matthew T. Scarff, M.D. Kenneth C. Stewart, D.O. Wesley P. Vonseggem, D.O. OBIGYN Oscar DeGoa, M.D. Jeffrey G. Dinges, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. Laura M. Doherty, M.D. ONCOLOGY Enrico C. Sobong, M.D. consolidate its rural schools with Nashville Public School, a process which did not please many of the school board members, students and families of Lakeview School District #2 fractional, chose not to join the large school. Nashville Public School Board, no doubt viewing the loss of revenue, brought a lawsuit against those who resisted the move. The law­ suit ruling was in favor of the rural schools. Nashville Public Schools then proceeded to get a bill introduced into the legislature of the Stale of Michigan, which ordered Lakeview and others to disband. The bill was passed on M.y IS, 1931. The students received notice that they would not be assessed tuition by the Nashville Public School district. The reorgan­ ization of Castleton Township and its frac­ tional districts took place on Feb. 10,1932. Lakeview District 92 FR did not join the larger school districts for over 30 years. In the winter of the 1962-1963 school term the oil burner, which was being used to heat the school building, broke down. State regula­ tions prohibited the school board from replac­ ing the burner. The children were sent into Nashville for the balance of that year. In 1963, the people in the district petitioned the Hastings Public School district by asking to FAMILY PRACTICE Russell K. Ameter, M.D. C. Richard Barnett. M.D. R. Troy Carlson, M.D. Paul T. Dewitt, Jr., M.D. Diane B. Ebaugh M.D. Matthew R. Garber M.D. Donald J. Gingerich, D.O. Linette I. Grange, D.O. Lawrence S. Hawkins, M.D. Thomas M. Hoffman, M.D. Jeff M. Joslin, M.D. Christopher J. Noah, M.D. Scott A. Randall, M.D. Douglas J. Smendik, M.D. Lee O. Stuart, M.D. Brian W. Swanton, M.D. James L. Weatherhead, M.D. David M Woodliff, M.D. OPHTHALMOLOGY Michael J. Flohr, M.D. David D. Harrell, M.D., F.A.C.S. Kimberly J. Norris, M.D. ORTHOPEDICS James J. Horton, Jr., D.O. Daryl S. Larke, M.D., F.A.A.O.S. Kenneth S. Merriman, M.D., F.A.A.O.S. OTOLARYNGOLOGY (EAR, NOSE, THROAT) Michael S. Nosavov, M.D. ClaudeU Cox, M.D. PATHOLOGY Eldon E. Cassell, M.D. PEDIATRICS Amy S. Beck, M.D. Dawn N. Rosser, M.D. Carrie L. Wilgus, M.D. PHYSICAL MEDICINE Eric S. Leep, D.O., F.A.A.P.M&R be annexed to that district. In July 1963 the PODIATRICS school was voted into the Hastings School David M. Mansky, D.P.M Stacy A. Uebele, D.P.M. GASTROENTEROLOGY District, and Lakeview was closed. The school building is still standing, its bel­ fry still in place (1991). There is a family liv­ John P. Papp. Jr.. M.D. ing there enjoying the view of Thomapple Lake to the south. . The Lakeview School 1939-1940-1941 The Lakeview School was in Barry County. Castleton Township. District Number 2. The district valuation was $81,520. The tax rale was 9.25%. The census was 37. I was there three years. The school board was Allie Munn, Elmer Gillespie and Ada Tumes. My salary was $75 to $85 a month. The children were: Betty Barger, Mary Barger, Bemita Cogswell, Marcelle Gillespie. Lawrence Novak. Paul Novak. Norman Main. William Main, Richard Main, Phyllis McKay. Junior Osborn, Marilyn Turnis, Marjogry GENERAL SURGERY Brigit K. Brennan, M.D. Max D. Rappaport, M.D., EA.C.S. RADIOLGY Dennis A. Bruce, M.D. Philip J. Hartgerink, M.D. James E. Lynch, M.D. Eric E. Ward, M.D. SLEEP MEDICINE INTERNAL MEDICINE Scott B. Brasseur, M.D. David B. Parker, M.D. Steven G. Wildem, M.D. Leroy C. Mannion, M.D. David A. Quimby, M.D. UROLOGY Jeffrey P. Chapman, M.D. �Page 10 - Thursday, March 24. 2005 - The Hastings Banner A dozen seniors on 13-member all-county teams by Brett Bremer Sports Ed tor The end of the 2004-05 boys’ basketball season is one that will never be forgotten. The Rockford referee incident will be in the minds of the Lakewood community, play­ ers. and fans for years to come South Christian’s eventual Class B state title didn’t make matters an better for the Vikings. Lakewood’s team wasn’t the only one to be knocked out of the state tournament by an eventual state championship team. Maple Valley was topped by the Class C state champs from Olivet in the district semifinals at Bellevue. Only four teams in the state can win their final game, and two of them ended they year for our county’s teams. Hopefully, all the great things the Vikings and Lions, as well as the Trojans. Saxons, and Panthers did all season long will be remem­ bered as well. They could be easy to forget, especially come next year when new faces are leading the way. Maple Valley's Adam Lamphere is the only junior on the 2004-05 All Barry County first and second teams. The other 13 honorees are seniors. They aren’t just seniors. Most of ‘hem are seniors who have been around for a long time, and have meant a lot to their respective schools. Boys’ Basketball First Team Nathan Farrell - Delton Kellogg: “He grew up this year, and just did some wonder­ ful things for us," DK coach Mike Mohn said of his senior shooting guard. Farrell ended a two-year career as a varsity starter as the Panther’s most prolific threepoint shooter. He hit 56 this year, and 107 in his varsity career, while leading the team with he averaged 19.65 points. 5.8 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2.1 steals a game. a 19 points per game average and 48 assists. Trevor Manning - Middleville: The Trojans senior center was successful more for his skill than his size, and was chosen to the O-K Gold’s all-conference first team. He averaged 14.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game, while shooting 57-per- Jason Beardslee - Maple Valley: The man on the inside for the Lions, he was the team’s second leading scorer with 11.7 points per game while shooting 61-percent from the field. The team's senior center also added 6.1 rebounds per game as a team captain, and received honorable mention honors in the SMAA. Tyler BegUn - Lakewood: Lakewood's third three-year varsity starter, he was third on the team with 10.7 points per game. Beglin led the teem with 34 three pointers and shot 74.5-percent from the free throw line, while finishing second on the team with 65 assists. David Finkbeiner Middleville: Finkbeiner had a solid season playing the point for the Trojan varsity, and his 6.1 assists cent from the field. Dustin Mead - Maple Valley: The Lions’ senior point guard was named his team’s MVP this seaso i and earned All SMAA first team honors. He averaged 6.2 assists and 3 steals per game, to go along with his 8.7 points per con­ test . Corey Thelen - Lakewood: Thelen was one of three Vikings who finished their third season as a varsity starter this year. He was the one the Vikings would look to get the ball to with a game on the line, and be came through with 15.8 points, 1.9 assists. 1.8 steals, and 5.7 rebounds per game. Travis Willard - Lakewood: Another three year varsity starter, Willard became the man in the middle for Lakewood this year. He was second on the team with 13 points per and 6.4 rebounds per game, while also gamering 2.2 assists and 1.2 blocks a game. Jon Yeazel - Middleville: A senior, but he still has more basketball to play for coach Jay Smith at Central Michigan University. He ends his high school career after threeseasons on the varsity as the Trojans third leading scorer with 1143 points. This season Boys’ Basketball Second Team per game is the third best mark in TK history. He added 6.4 points and 2 steals per game to his outstanding assist totals. Brandon Johnson - Hastings: Johnson did a little bit of everything every time out on the court for the Saxons in his senior season. He led the team with 2.1 steals per game, and was the team’s second leading rebounder with 4.2 per contest while averaging 4.8 points per game. Adam Lamphere - Maple Valley: Opponents were always very aware of where this Lion junior was on the floor, and he still managed to lead his team with a 13 point per game average. He was a first team All SMAA performer this year, and added 4.3 assists and 3.5 steals per game to his point total. Brandon Link * Delton Kellogg: Like his team, when he was on opponents better look out. “When he’s there, he’s a pretty great player for us,” said DK coach Mike Mohn. Link was the only player in the county to average a double-double this season, with his 12.5 points and 10 rebounds per game. He also led the Panthers with 33 steals and 34 blocked shots. JaA Maurer- Hastings: When the Saxons needed a coach on the floor it was their sen­ ior Josh Maurer that they turned to. He averaged 7.1 points per game this year, with a single-game high of 22. The 2004-05 all-Barry County boys' basketball first team. Team members are. front from left. Lakewood's Corey Thelen. Maple Valley s Dustin Mead. Thomapple Kellogg's Jon Yeazel. back. Delton Kellogg's Nathan Farrell, Thomapple KrJIogg’s Trevor Manning, and Lakewood’s Travis Willard. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Pat Morris • Lakewood: The Vikings sen­ ior point guard did his job this year running the show up top on both the offensive and defensive ends. He averaged 53 points per game and 33 assists. On the other end of the fleor he was tops on the team with 13 charges taken. TK ladies first out of the blocks Sunny days will soon be sweeping the clouds away I After test week’s stressful column, it’s time to talk about something nice and simple. How about the weather? Actually, from what I’m hearing things haven't been low stress for coaches and players around the area lately. Lots of baseball and softball people have been worried about their fields being ready for next week’s action. Games start on Monday. Hastings is supposed to host Maple Valley for a double head­ er at the baseball field ir. town that afternoon. “Who would have thought we would have more winter in March than we had in February and January.” said Saxon varsity baseball coach Marsh Evans in a quick e-mail he sent me about the start of their season. Even if the weather suddenly turned to spring, the Saxons would still have some work to do. finishing off their new outfield warning track. I can’t imagine what “The Swamp" over in Delton looks like right about now. I guess I can imagine. I bet it looks like a swamp, only with a little more mud. I had to sympathize with TK varsity girls' track and field coach Tammy Benjamin a bit on Tuesday night. “This is the nicest day we’ve had since practice started." she said, as she sat indoors at the Grand Valley State University Fieldhouse in Allendale. Her ladies were competing in the annual Laker Challenge, and doing all right for themselves against many of this side of the state’s Division 1 and 2 programs. Things do seem to be getting a bit sunnier in the disposition of Lakewood basketball fans, although South Christian winning the Class B state title had to be just a little more salt in the wound. I don’t know how the Vikings would have done against Detroit by Bfett Bremer Sports Editor Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ track and field coach Tammy Benjamin wants her sprinters to do all the little things this year. She wants them to have short, little times. She expects them to have very little competi­ tion finish ahead of them. That’s why the Trojans were the first area team on the track this spring, Tuesday at Grand Valley State University’s Laker Challenge for Division 1 and 2 girls. “I’ve got some good sprinters, and indoor meets are al) for sprinter^ anyway.” said Benjamin. “So, we thought it’d be fun to let the sprinters run.” It was unfortunate that one of the Trojans’ best sprinters, junior Kersta Gustafson was unable to participate because of an injury but she’ll be back soon. The Trojans did all right in her absence. TK’s top performance on the day was a second place medal earned by junior Jessica Flaska in the 50-meter hurdles. She crossed the finish line in 8.28 seconds. Kalamazoo' for eighth place at 14*6. Teammate Ashley VanderMeer beat her by half an inch, to finish in a sixth place tie. The top three in each event earned medals, and no team scores are calculated at the meet. Sophomore Rebecca Winchester earned the Trojans’ only other medal, finishing third in the 809-meter run with a time of 2:34.06. Ahead of her in the race were Grand Rapids Catholic Central’s’ Becca Baum with a time of 2:26.09, and Madison Kusma of Whitehall with a time of 2:33.82. Baum was also the 1600-meter champ, with a time of 5:13.99. Winchester qualified for state in the 800-. 1600-, and 3200-meter runs a year ago. but Benjamin held her back a bit on the opening day of the 2005 season. “We shortened her up today." said Benjamin. “It’s boxy out there for distance runners.” Instead of running in the 1600 or the Distance Medley Relay. Winchester joined teammates VanderMeer, Holly Smith, and Chaney Robinson for their tenth place finish in the 1600-meter relay. They finished in 4:32.78. Robinson is one of the sprinters that Benjamin wanted to get into the action early. Gustafson and Robinson were both state qual­ ifiers in the 400-meters last year, and Robinson got to participate at GVSU finish­ ing fourth in 1:01.86. TK’s only other top ten performance was fourth for junior Erica Peschel in the shot put. She started the year with a new personal record, of 34’63”. For now. it’s back to practice until the Trojan girls and guys host the Co-ed relays in Middleville next Wednesday, weather permit­ ting. Benjamin said her girls were happy to be competing, but she just wished that the nicest day in weeks hadn’t been one where her team had to compete inside. Monday was the first time they were able to practice cutside on the track in Bob White Stadium. Central’s Danielle Brown beat her out in the final with a time of 8.06 seconds. Flaska, placed eighth in the state last year at the Division 2 finals in the 100-mcter hur­ dles and also qualified for slate in the long jump. She was admittedly a little rusty at the long jump pit Tuesday, where she finished in a tie Renaissance or Muskegon Heights. I’m pretty sure they would have topped Hillsdale at GVSU, but I would have loved to see them get a chance at it. There aren’t many times where I’d rather be working than have free time, but last Friday and Saturday nights were two of them. I know a lot of people over that way are still pretty bummed out. 1 got a chance to talk about it with LHS athletic director Gary Murphy at our All County lunch. hosted by Arby’s once again, on Tuesday morning. It’s a shameless plug, but those guys and gals at Arby’s work their butts off for about an hour dishing out chicken fingers and roast beef sandwhiches to the kids that busted their butts al! season long. They were ready for us this time, and things went great. Thanks. He said that video from the game had been sent to the MHSAA. and that he had spoken with former Thornapple Kellogg athletic director Mark Uyl. Uyl now oversees program­ ming and services to the more than 12.000 registered game officials among other respon­ sibilities for the Michigan High School Athletic Association. Murphy didn't say a whole lot about it, other than that the school is doing what it can. but in all truth the best the Vikings can hope for is a “yep, we’re sorry. It was wrong.” from the MHSAA. I just hope that if and when that comes from the MHSAA it's enough to put the issue to bed for many members of the Lake wood community (and myself). “They’ve gotten a lot of letters,” Lakewood senior Corey Thelen said of the MHSAA, as his break from school Tuesday morning was drawing to an end. Sometimes a heartfelt “I’m sorry." is all it takes. I hope the Vikings get one. For the two Lakewood eagers that were a part of the Al! County first team, it’s time to move on. Baseball practice has started for Thelen and senior Travis Willard is getting set for the track and field season. It’s still early, but maybe they can get there state titles this season. So. to all those tennis players hitting balls across a flimsy net on a gym balcony, to all the softball players getting grounders off the hardwood, the baseball players pitching off of plywood mounds, the tracksters running in the snow, the soccer players out in the mud. and to all the golfers hitting those miniature wiffle balls, things will get better and good luck when they do. TK’s Ashley VanderMeer stretches for­ ward in an effort to gain an extra inch during the long jump competition at Grand Valley State University Tuesday evening. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Thomapple Kellogg sophomore Rebecca Winchester cruises around the track dur­ ing the first leg of the 4 X 400-meter relay Tuesday at Grand Valley State University’s Laker Challenge. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 24, 2005 - Page 11 . Most of county’s top spikers will be back again by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Seniors certainly don't like the phrase, wait *til next year, but... Wait ‘til next year. Of the 15 girls chosen for the 2004-05 all­ Barry County volleyball first and second teams, only five of them are seniors. Of the 10 underclassmen or. the list, five are underclassmen at Lakewood. The Vikings had another outstanding season, winning the Capita] Area Activities Conference Division 3 title, then racking up another district champi­ onship before falling in the regional finals. The Vikings weren’t the area’s only confer­ ence champs, a great regular season and a sec­ ond place finish at the Southern Michigan Athletic Association tournament left the Lions in a first-place tie with Lansing Christian for a conference title. The Saxons, Panthers, and Trojans all saw their ups and downs, but things look bright in their futures as well. Giris’ Volleyball First Team Chelsea Brehm - Lakewood: The Vikings junior setter was named to the CAAC-3’s first tram all conference this year, and to the all­ region team in Class B. She recorded 845 assists this season, an average of seven per game, to go with her 124 kills, 339 digs, and 41 aces while connecting on 98-percent of her serves. Emily Duits - I^akewood: A sophomore front-line player for Lakewood, Duits record­ ed 342 kills this year. She was named to the CAAC-3*s first team all-conference, and added 124 digs and 39 total blocks. Jessica Flaska - Middleville: The Trojan junior middle hitter earned all-conference honors for her performance in the O-K Gold this winter. She recorded 241 kills after missing a third of the season, and added 259 digs and 65 blocks to her attacking total. Amy Joostbems - Maple Valley: A soph­ omore. Liostbems was chosen first team allSMAA this season as the Lions* middle blocker. Up front, she led her team with 136 solo blocks and 382 kills, to go along with her 223 digs and 82 aces. Kyndra Root - Maple Valley: Root was chosen first team all-SMAA in her fourth sea­ senior setter recorded 913 assists this season, to go with her 100 aces and 238 digs. She earned honorable mention honors in the Southern Michigan Athletic Association this year. Kelsey Howell - Hastings: Howell did a little bit of everything for the Saxons in her son as a starter on the Lion varsity. She connected on 96-pcrcent of her serves this year, while smacking 104 aces, and also contributed 550 digs and 175 kills. Stevie Spetoskey - Lakewood: Spetoskey was named to the CAAC-3’s all conference first team and to the all region team as a jun­ ior in her third year with the Viking varsity. She recorded 334 kills this season. 316 digs. 82 total blocks, and was good on 98-per­ cent of her serves with 46 aces. Brandi Sutfin - Hasting.": Sutfin is the kind of player who crashes into tables, bench­ es, poles, and players in order to dig up a ball, said Saxon coach Gina McMahon. An all-O-K Gold honorable mention award winner, she had 315 digs this season and also team. She’s a junior who recorded 226 kills this season to go with her 239 digs and 106 total blocks. She committed only 12 errors in 386 service attempts while tallying 34 aces. Andrea O.to - Middleville: A senior out­ side hitter for the Trojans, recorded 199 kills. 59 aces, and 293 digs this winter. “She was a work horse, and took a lot of negative stat’s on her part, trying to get to balls that her teammates didn’t get to.” said Trojan coach Jamie Nelson. Morgan Pennington - Lakewood: A jun­ ior. she had a great season at the net. leading the Vikings in kills with 350. She was nearly as dangerous from the back of the court, where she blasted 76 aces while serving successfully 95-percent of the time. Michelle VanderMeer - Middleville: ‘'Michelle led our team,” said TK coach Jamie Nelson. "She is a hard working setter that picked up the slack when our passing went sour.” A senior. VanderMeer recorded 769 assists this winter to go with her 137 digs, 46 aces, and 32 blocks. was second on her team with 241 kills. Girls’ Volleyball Second Team Alex Culbert - Delton Kellogg: The Panthers’ junior captain was chosen all-KVA and the team’s Gatorade Player of the Year. She led her team with 79 solo blocks and 132 kills, and was second with 54 service aces. Lisa Hamilton - Maple Valley: The Lions senior season with the varsity. She recorded 168 digs, 129 kills, and also 53 assists when called upon as the team's back-up setter. Emily MacDonald - I^akewood: A fourth member of the Viking varsity team to be named to the CAAC-3’s all-conference first Jamie VanBoven - Hastings: The Saxons’ junior middle hitter led her team with 249 kills and 141.total blocks. The 2004-05 all-Barry County volleyball first team. Team members are. front from left. Maple Valley's Amy Joostbems, Maple Valley's Kyndra Root, Lakewood’s Emily Duits, Lakewood's Stevie Spetoskey, back, Hastings’ Brandi Sutfin, Thomapple Kellogg's Jessica Flaska, and Lakewood's Chelsea Brehm. (Photo by BreV Bremer) She had a talent this season for reading opponents defenses and finding the open holes for the kill, said coach Gina McMahon, Wrestling teams include 8 individual state medallists finals at the Palace, and eight of them earned, medals. Here’s the 2003-04 All Barry County Wrestling teams, as chosen by their coaches. Wrestling First Team 103 RJ. Morgan - Hastings: He came up one win short of being the Saxons* first undefeat­ ed state champion since 1981. when he fell in the finals of the individual statQ tournament. A junior, he is the only Saxons to qualify for the individual finals in his freshman, soph­ omore. and junior seasons, and ended this year with a record of 50-1. 112 Rusty Burgdorf - Hastings: Burgdorf had an outstanding junior se* son that ended with him accepting the sixth place medal for the 112-pound weight class at the state finals. He was also the O-K Gold champion in his weight class, and finished the year with a record of 44 wins and 8 losses. 119 Justin Lewis - Middleville: Lewis, a sen­ ior. wrestled up a weight class at the end of the season, and won an O-K Gold title and District title at 125 pounds. He went on to qualify for the individual state meet where he advanced to the champi- See WRESTLING, page 12 The 2004-05 all-Barry County wrestling first team. Team members are, front from left, Hastings' R.J. Morgan, Hastings' Rusty Burgdorf. Maple Valley's Ben Boss, Hastings’ Jeff Allen, Lakewood’s Eddie Phillips, Hastings’ Ashtin King, Hastings’ Steve Case, back, Lakewood’s Adam Fyan, Lakewood’s Alan O’Donnell, Lakewood’s Cody Dupont, Thomapple Kellogg's Nate McMurray, Thomapple Kellogg’s Ryan Fletke, Thomapple Kellogg’s Justin Lewis, and Lakewood’s Evan Terry. Missing from photo is Thomapple Kellogg’s Kalani Garber. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Bany County wrestling fans couldn't have asked for much more out of the 2004-05 sea­ son. Maybe just one more win. here or there. A pair of individuals and one team finished one win short of state titles. Hastings 103pounder R.J. Morgan and Lakewood 171pounder Eddie Phillips each finished second at the Division 2 individual finals in Auburn Hills. The Thomapple Kellogg Trojans finished second to Mason at the team state finals in Battle Creek. That’s just being picky. Barry County teams swept their confer­ ences. Only Hastings was left without a con­ ference championships, but that was because it finished second to Thomapple Kellogg in the O-K Gold Conference. The Trojans were undefeated in the league duals then added the conference’s tournament championship. Lakewood. Maple Valley, and Delton Kellogg all matched the Trojans feat of unde­ Service run daily for your convenience Apply now for our first nursing assistant class of 2005. Class dates to be determined. Beginning wage is $10.87, with wages increasing to $11.91 upon State Certification. Part-time positions will be available upon completion of training. Benefits available. To protect our residents and staff, all applicants are subject to a Criminal background check and drug screening. Applications may be obtained Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Thomapple Manor. 2700 Nashville Rd.. Hastings, Michigan 49058. No phone calls, please. 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Qualified candidates can fax resumes along with salary history to: 260/969-1988 or mail to: Human Resources P.O. Box 15694 Fort Wayne, IN 46885-5694 EOE �Page 12 - Thursday, March 24. 2005 - The Hastings Banner WRESTLING, continued from page 11 onship quarterfinals with an opening round win. He was 52-6 this season. 125 Jeff Allen- Hastings: A senior, he was one of three Saxons to medal at toe individual state finals when he won his final match for seventh place in the 130-pound weight class. He was third in (he O-K Gold Conference at 130 pounds this year, and ended the year with a record of 42 wins and 9 losses. 130 Evan Terry - Lakewood: This Viking sen­ ior had to miss much of his senior year, and finished with a record of 16-7 after placing second in the individual district tournament. He also finished second at 130 pounds in the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 tournament this season. 135 Nate McMurray - Middleville: This Trojan senior was one of his team’s eight indi­ vidual state qualifiers. He ended the year with a record of 32 wins and 17 losses, after finishing third at both dis­ tricts and rcgionals. 140 Steve Case - Hastings: He was a state qualifier in his sophomore season, winning one match in consolation before falling to Byron Center’s Brent Mencarelli in over time. He ends his second year with the varsity with a record of 40-17, after 145 Ben Boss - Maple Valley: One of the. if not the, best wrestlers in Maple Valley history saw his career come to an end with an eighth place medal at the individual finals. He finished lys senior year with a record of 45-4, and ended his Maple Valley career with three state medals and 194 victories. Ryan Fletke - Middleville: One of the Trojans’ senior captains, he advanced to the championship quarterfinals of the individual stale tournament with an opening round win at the Palace. He ended the season with a record o 43 wins and 6 losses, after winning an individual district championship and an O-K Gold Conference title. 152 Kalani Garber - Middleville: He was the Trojans’ lone individual state medalist in his senior season, with a fourth place finish in Division 2’s 152-pound weight class. He ended his season with a record of 49-8, after placing fourth at districts and second in the individual regional. 160 Ashtin King - Hastings: King was one of five Saxons to qualify for the individual state finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills, where he saw his season end with a record of 37 wins and 14 losses. He was the O-K Gold Conference Tournament champion this year at 160 pounds, topping TK’s Chris Humphrey 11-5 in the championship final. 171 Eddie Phillips - Lakewood: Phillips, a junior, didn’t lose his first match this season until the individual regional tournament at Plainwell, then won his next four to reach the championship finals of the state tournament at 171 pounds. He finished second to Allegan’s undefeated senior Eric Simaz, and wants to come back next year and move up that final place after ending this season with a record of 44-2. 189 Adam Fyan - Lakewood: A junior, he qualified for the individual state finals for the first time, but had to forfeit his first two matches as be recovered from injury. He finished the year with a record of 36-8, and was one of six Vikings to win an individ­ ual title in the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3. 215 Alan O’Donnell - Lakewood: O’Donnell had the best finish by a Viking this year who won his last match of the season, taking a 7-2 decision over Fruitport’s Luke Dobb for the third place medal at the individual state finals. He was a silver medallist at regionals this year, and in the CAAC-3. and finished the season with a record of 37-6. 275 Cody Dupont - Lakewood: Dupont is another Viking heavyweight who gets to return after an outstanding campaign, in which he won himself a fifth place medal at the individual state finals. A junior, he was 39-4 this year after win­ ning a district championship and finishing second at regionals. NOTICE OF AIR POLLUTION COMMENT PERIOD AND PUBLIC HEARING 103 "Dicker Bowerman - Middleville: He fin­ ished his freshman season at 103 pounds with a record of 25 wins and 17 losses. None of those 25 wins were bigger than (lie one be earned at the start of the team regional final, to help the Trojans take a slim victory over the Lakewood Vikings. 112 Mark Brown - Middleville: This TK sophomore finished the year with a record of 29 wins and 16 losses. He finished third in the O-K Gold Conference at 119 pounds, winning big in both of his consolation round matches. 119 Scott Blocher - Lakewood: A senior. Blocher surpassed the 100 win plateau near the end o» the season, and finished the year with a record of 25 wins and 10 losses. He finished second at the individual district at Mason, after winning the 119-pound cham­ pionship at the CAAC-3 conference tourna­ ment. Tyler Greenfield - Maple Valley: He was a regional qualifier after finishing fourth at districts. Greenfield, a junior, was also one of five Lions to finish second in the SMAA individu­ ally this winter. 125 Brett Bissett - Delton Kellogg: Bissett ended his junior season by being the Panthers’ lone regional qualifier. He led Delton with 25 pins this year, and had an overall record of 38 wins and 13 loss- MikeGurski- Middleville: Gurski ended his senior season at TK as an individual dis­ trict champion and a regional qualifier. He finished second in the O-K Gold Conference at his weight class, and finished the year with a record of 33-15. 130 Brandon Black - Hastings: Saxon junior Brandon Black ended hr year with a record of 22 wins and 17 losses. He helped the Saxons to their second place finish in the O-K Gold Conference by finish­ ing third in the 135-pound weight class at the conference tournament with a 16-5 win over Byron Center’s Jake Kuncaitis. 135 Justin Cook - Mapie Valley: He came up just two points short of being a regional qual- ifier al the end of his junior season. He finished second in the SMAA al 130 pounds al this season's conference tourna­ ment. 140 Scott F~own - Middleville: TK junior Scott Brown was a regional qualifier this sea­ son. after placing fourth at the individual dis­ trict tournament at Northview. He finished second in the O-K Gold Conference at 140, and ended the season with a record of 36-15. 152 Joey Desrochers - Maple Valley: He was a silver medalist in the SMAA this season in the 152-pound weight class. He was a regional qualifier for the Lions in his senior season, after he helped lead the team to district and conference titles. Eric Kruger - Lakewood: A junior, he fin­ ished the season with a record of 21 wins and 18 losses. He won his consolation round battle at the tournament to finish third in the conference. 160 Chris Humphrey Middleville: Humphrey earned a fourth place finish at the individual regionals in his senior year, to earn himself a spot in the individual state finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills. He finished second at his weight class in the O-K Gold Conference, and ended the year with a record of 38-12. 171 Chris Morris - Maple Valley: A part of the Lions outstanding senior class, he helped lead the team to district and conference titles this season. He was the Southern Michigan Athletic Association champion at 171-pounds this year, and was a regional qualifier. Ben Ybema - Middleville: The Trojan jun­ ior had an outstanding year, before injuries put an end to it a little too early. He ended up with a record of 28 wins and 4 losses, but was around long enough to earn the 171-pound title at the O-K Gold Conference Tournament. 189 Eric Reeder - Middleville: Reeder was an individual state qualifier in his senior season, after winning an O-K Gold Conference title, finishing second at districts, and then third in the individual regional tournament He was 47-11 in his final season for TK. Eric Ryan - Delton Kellogg: One of Delton Kellogg’s senior captains, he won his CHASE GEIGER IRONSIDE INSURANCE AGENCY 129 Division St, P.O. Box 25, Freeport. Ml 49325 J6) 765-3445 • Fax (616) 765-3460 1-800-522-2919 Small Town Friendly, Personal Service All Your Insurance Needs! The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality is holding a public comment period until April 21. 20G5. and a public hearing, il requested, on April 25, 2005, on Superior Com Products, LLC s, proposed Installation and operation of a dry-mil ethanol plant to produce fuel-grade ethanol from com. The pubic comment period and hearing, if requested, are io allow all interest­ ed parties the opportunity to comment on the Department's proposed conditional approval of an acpicatton for a Permit to Install. The project is located on M-66, 0.6 miles north of the interoectton of M-43, M-50. and M-66 in Woodbury. Michigan. It has been preliminarily determined that the installation of the dry mH ethanol plant win not violate any of the Department's rules nor the National Ambient Air Quality Standards. The facility s impact wfl not exceed 80% of the available increments for nitrogen oxides and particulate mailer less than 10 microns. Copies of the Department staff's analysis and proposed permit conditions are available for inspection at the folowing locations, or you may request a copy be mailed to you by calling 517­ 373-2856. Please reference Permit to kwtaR Application Number 256-04 AQD Internet Home Page - http J/www.michlgan.gov/deq Grand Rapids District Office. Air Quality Division. State Office Buidmg. 6th Floor. 350 Ottawa Avenue NW, Unit 10. Grand Rapids. Michigan 48503-2341 (Phone 616-356-0270) LANSING: Air Quality Division. Department of Environmental Quality. ConeOufton Hal, 3rd Floor. 525 West Allegan (Phone: 517-373-2866) The pubic is encouraged to present its written views on the proposed permit action. Written comments should be sent to the Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division. P.O. Box 30260. Lancing, Michigan 48909. to the attention of the Permit Section Supervisor. All state­ ments received by April 21, 2005. win be considered by the deefc'jo-maker prior to final permit action, if a hearing is requested, the comment period win be extended until the dose of the hear­ ing. If a public haanng is requested In writing by April 21.2005. It w« be held on April 25.2005. start­ ing at 7 p.m. in the Cafeteria of the LakewoodAake Odessa High School. 7223 Volte Road. Lake Odessa. Michigan. Those interested may contact the Air Quality Division at 517-373-4921 on April 22.2005. to determine if a hearing was requested and will be held. The sole purpose of this hear­ ing will be to take testimony on ths record. The bearing will be recorded. Staff wH not be respond­ ing to questions during testimony at the hearing Staff wifi be available to answer questions out­ side the Cafeteria during the hearing. Individuals needing accommodations for effective participation at the hearing should contact Barb Wilcox at 517-373-2856 a week in advance to request mobility, visual, hearing or other assistance. u-! Hastings Mutual M Insurance Ccmpt ,,lgc WWAWWlftAflAAflJ 5EW1CE MARCH-WesSI MONDAY & WEDNESDAY NIGHTS 5-7 PA. ONLY OIL CHANGE $1295 (EXPIRES Mica rai 28051 Bill Seif Chevrolet Buick OF HASTINGS MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Lynn Fiedler, Supervisor, Permit Section March 22. 2005 Wrestling Second Team S M-37 IN HASTINGS - 269-945-2425 1400-23S-M2S 06604785 get a loan for anything 5.990% The Anything Loan is available for a limited time only. Apply today. 6.667% APR (269) 945 • 9561 / (800) 267 • 3830 / (616) 374 • 8849 Offer mailable through April 30. 2005. This offer may not be used to refinance a current MainSfreet Savings Bank loan. Subject to credit approval •APR based on a $5.000 loans at 5.990% for 36 months with a $50 processing fee. Equal Housing Lender I t second Kalamazoo Valley Association indi­ vidual championship this season. He finished his final year with the Panthers with a record of 30 wins and 14 losses. 215 Mike Munjoy - Middleville: Munjoy was one of four Trojans to win a match at the indi­ vidual state finals, when he topped Swartz Creek's Rob Schaibly 10-5 in the first round of consolation. He won a pair of titles at the end of the sea­ son, winning his weight class at the O-K Gold Conference tournament at in the Division 2 district at Northview, to end the year with a record of 37 wins and 14 losses. 275 Derrick Brock - Middleville: Brock, a junior, was 24-12 this year for the Thomapple Kellogg Trojans. He came up a little short in the individual state tournament, but was outstanding in the O-K Gold Conference tournament as be took the heavy-weight title with a pin of Byron Center's Brad Baker in the final. Senior Citizens Nash's harem 68-44; King Pins 673-4*3; Ward's Friends 63.5-483. BATs 613-503; Friends 58-54; Kuempel 5’3-543; M&M's 563-553; »1 Senior 553-S63; Wieland's 52-60; Pin Pals 51-61; Sun Risers 50-62; Butterfingers 49-63; 4 B's 49-53; Early Risen 45-67. Boniface 245-533; M. Count 154-4C2; Y. Cheeseman 172-502; N. Brandt 134-363; N. Bechtel 158; G. Otis 178-488, J. Allen 123; A. Lethcoc 159-441; G. Denny 147; J JI. Kasinsky 169-410; T. Walker 177; J. Snyder 144. Men’s High Gaines & Series - D. Edwards 259-693; J. Reffett 232-566; C. Baker 225-608; M. Schondelmayer 171-446; E Count 190-509; L. Brandt 192; W. Birman 193-520; R. Adgate 166; D. Dimmers 244­ 609; D. Murphy 154-408; K Schamz 180; M. Brandt 158-445; R. Hart 190-525; D. Kiersey 186; R. Walker 191; K. Meanev 245­ 585. Bowierettes Kent Oil & Propane 673-443; Railroad _ 61-51; Hecker Agency 60,52; 3-573; Dean’s Dolls 49-63; Slagel Concrete Construction 44-68. High Games & Series - G. Potter 167­ 435; C. Hurless 153-422; E Ulrich 171; J. Rice 176-501; L. Elliston 219-553; K. Eberly 182-462; L. Greer 16^459; P Fowler 156; K. Fowler 188-499. C W's Repair 63-45; AIS Engine 63-45; Coleman Agency 57-51; Hastings Bowl 56­ 52; Cedar Creek Groc 56-52; Five G's 51­ 57; FaU Creek 50.5-57.5; Fiesta 493-583; Varney's 48-60; Hastings City Bank 46-58. High Games 4 Series - G Potter 178; L Miller 165: D. Curtis 158; J. Moore 132; T. Loftus 176: D. McMacken 134; C. Curtis 203-577; M. Miller 146; L. Kendall 130; S. Day 133; J. Power 178-428; B. Franks 168; S. Sunlken 131; E Hammootree 185; K. Covey 158; J. Madden 187; N. Itylor 141; D. Staines 198-513; A. Crabtree 187-553. sir 4------ 41- - DWjf weaneauay ruvi. Hair Care Center 75.5; At Home Real Estate 713; Railroad Street Mill 66.5; Mace Pharmacy 63; Shamrock 59; Eye and ENT 543; Seebers 50. 144-345; J. Shuriow 121-335; K. Becker 220; S. Beebe 182; R. Murphy 166; B. Smith 165; B. Moore 147; J. Gardner 134. Sunday Night Mixed Thunder Alley 713; Red Dog 62; Robben 60; Bulls and Heifers 59; Funky Bowlers 56; Gutter Dusters 56; Sandbaggers 53; 4 Horsemen 52; Get-er-done 52; Team 12 48; 12 on. At A Time 46; Nobodys 433 K. Becker 212-569; T. Robbe 194-513; Hubbell 171-482; B. Barlow 182-482; K. Middleton 179-445; C. Miller 156-426; J. Krouse 177-389; H. Robbe 118-336; D. Snyder 189. Men's High Gaines & Series - B Falconet 274-637; K. Hammontree 203-594; G. Snyder 211-557; T. Barlow 198 534; B. Ingram 204-534; C. Curtis 202-533; B. Churchill 210-525; F. Thompson 202-523; I. Robbe 193-521; N. Robbe 181-519; D. Wilkins 156-433; A. Jenkins 223; M. Ulrich 203 B. Hubbell 202. Tuesday Mixed TVCCU 37-15; Woodland Machine 32.5­ 19.5; Woodmansee Sawmill 28-24; Consumers Concrete 26-26; Hastings City Bank 24.5-27.5; Yankee Zephyr 22-30; MAIflfrREET SAVINGS BANK It's how we bank here! Woodland Sales 22-30: Full House 16-36. Men's High Games & Series - G Snyder 201-542; G. Heard 229; T. Neymeiyer 206; D. Benner 234-614; R. O’Keefe 236-603; D. Risher 191; J. Reffett 210; N. Blakely 226­ 568; M. Hall 204-520. Women’s High Games & Series - D Service 181; M. Westbrook 184; S. Miller 193-525; B. Blair 155-414;.B. Smith 171 B. Ramey 179-395:1. Clements 183-515. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 24, 2005 - Page 13 YMCA’s winter volleyball and basketball champions The YMCA of Bany County's Adult Co-ed Volleyball Champions this year were the Outstanding 6. Team members are. from left. Steve Heilman. Yvonne Ridge. Justin Lipsey, and Krista Sheldon. Missing from photo are Scott Randall and Mary Shaw. This year's YMCA City League Basketball Championship team in the A League was Team Day. Team members are, from left. R. Lee, D. Day, M. Howell, A. Ranguette, R. Ritsema. and B. Johnson. This year's YMCA of Barry County's Adult Women's Volleyball second piece team was Team Rozema. Team members are, from left, Meredith Rozema. Amy Herbst Vema Rozema, Laurie Timmerman, and Janna Rozema. Missing from photo are Chris Price ano Reka Holley. Bill Seif Car Care Center The YMCA of Barry County's Adult Women’s Volleyball Champion this year was the Hastings Orthopedics Clinic ’earn. Team members are. from left, Trisha Kensington, Ji>. Zwiemikowski, Cindy Horton, Sue Kolanowski. and Brigit Brennan. Missing from photo arc Nancy Simpson, Colleen Garber, Gloria Pitsch, and Tammy Olmsted. Wash & Wax $50 Can A Smaller Trucks w r now . COMPLETE -DETAILk Bill Seif Chevrolet Buick OF HASTINGS This year's YMCA City League Basketball B League Championship team was the Phillips b6/Taco Bell team. ' mF THANK YOU, all parade participants! Thank you, parade watchers! We hope everyone had FUN at the Biggest Little Parade Around! Residential Living Every Porter Hills financially assisted senior living community comes complete with safety, security, peace of mind, and companionship. In short, everything you could want in quality, affordable senior housing is here. • To qualify, annual income cannot exceed 321.450 for a single occupant or $24,000 for a two-person household. Head of household must be 62 years of age or older. The SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE • One-bedroom apartments featuring a full kitchen, walk-in pantry, air conditioning, cable hook-ups, emergency response system, and more. Supported by the following "Merry Merchants of South Jefferson Street": Alfresco 2J2) Bosley Pharmacy Brian's Tire A Service GAL Variety Double A Cookie Jefferson St. Company Dick's Barber Shop Station Greek A Porter HiiH Conmunrty Gallery Hair Care Center Hastings City Bank Old Towne Livie's Mexican Connexion Progressive Graphics Bell Cleaners Tavern WBCH BAB's Sweeper A County Seat Lounge 10010 Crossroad Ct • Caledonia. Michigan 49316 < Call today for more information! 616-891-6080 • Secured campus with laundry rooms, hair salon, as well as community’ rooms. • Access to the Martindill Wellness Center, Home Health Care, and Chaplain Services provided by Porter Hills. Shoe Repair had a great time, too, and know Pave Jasperse did! ZUm xfwylkta 6^ K* SuwWBCH www.porterhills.org �Page 14 - Thursday. March 24, 2005 - The Hasting# Banner NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE RALF STEPHEN L LANGELAND. P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. MORTGAGE SALE ~ Default has occurred in a Mortgage made by James E. Rae, a married man, to Metrocom Area Credit Union, nfle/a Post Metro Credit Union dated July 17.1996. and recorded on August 10. 1998 in Document Number 1018316 Barry County Records. No proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the mortgage or any part thereof and the amount now claimed to be due on the oebt is $29,568.49. The Mortgage wfll be foreclosed by a sale of the property at pubfic auction to the highest bidder, tor cash, on April 21. 2005 at 1D0 p.m., toe* time, at the East front door of the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, Michigan 49058. The property wM be «Xd to pay the amount then due or. the Mortgage, together with interest at 6% percent, legal coots, attorney fees, snd also any taxes or Insurance or othe»- advances and expenses due under mortgage or permitted under Michigan tew. The property te located In the County of Barry, Stale of Michigan, and is described as: A parcel of tend located in the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 18, Town 1 North. Range 7 West Beginning at a point on the 1/4 line of said Section 18, which lies North 00 degrees, 25 Minutes West 860.00 Feet from ths South 1/4 Post of said Section 18; thence North 00 Degrees 25 Minutes West. 466 80 teef to 3/8* x 2" Iron and Brick in the center pl Hyland Road; thence South 89 Degrees 07 Mfoutes East. 148.00 toot; thence South 00 Degrees 25 minutes East, 467.80 foot; thence Duo West 148^)0 toet to the beginning. Which has the address of: 5480 Hyland Road, Beflevue, Ml 49021. During the six months immedtatoly toflowing the sate the property may bo redeemed, unless detormtneo to do aoanconeo m accoroance wen muua 600.3241(a). in which cnee the redemption period shall bo thirty (30) days from the date of sate. ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS On Saturday, March 26, 2004 at 10:00 a.m., Assyria Township will be conducting the following meetings at the Township Hall on TasKer Road, just east of M-66. Budget Hearing. A copy of the budget may be obtained by contacting the Clerk at 269-758­ 4003 and will also be available at the meeting. Annual Meeting for Assyria Township will be held immediately following the Budget Hearing. Regular Meeting will be held following the annual Meeting for the purpose of approving the budget. Debbie Massimino Assyria Township Clerk Budget Public Hearing (Ituth in Budgeting) Notice The Woodland Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budget for fiscal year 2005-2006 at the Woodland Township Hall on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 al 730 p.m. The property tax mWage rate pro­ posed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be e subject of this hearing. A copy of the budget is available for pubic inspection at the town­ ship offices. The Woodland Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon 7 days notice to the Woodland Township Board. Note: Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Woodland Township Board by writing cr calling the following: Cheryl Allen, Clerk 156 S. Main Woodland. Ml 48897 (269) 367-4915 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS ANO PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a special assessment rol covering al properties within the NORTH DRIVE/LAKESHORE DRIVE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 04-3 benefitted by me propoeeo roao project nas oeen nieo tn me umce oi me lownsrwp uent tor puotic examination. The assessment rol has been prepared tor the purpose of asssseing costs of the project within the aforesaid special assessment district as is more particularly shown on plans on Hie with the Township Clerk at the Township Hal, 10115 South Norris Road, within the Township, which assess­ ment is in the total amount of $47,520. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervisor and Assessing Officer has reported to the Township Board that the assessment against each percel of land within said District is such'elalve portton of the whole sum levied against aH parcels of land in said District as the benefit to 'juch parcel bears to the total benefit to a* parcels of land In said District PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act No. 162 of the PuWc Acts of 1962. as amended. appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceedings Is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest or his or her agent may appear in person at the hearing to protect the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing hie or her protest by lettor and his or her personal sppawsnre shall not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board wM meet st the Pramevffle Township Hall. 10115 South Norris Road. wShto the Township, on Wednesday. April 13. 2005. at 7 DO p.m. tor the purpose of reviewing the special assessment roll and hearing any objections thereto. The rol may bo examined at the office of ths Township Cleric during regular business hours of regular business days until the time of the hearing and may further be examined at the hearing. Any person objecting to the assessment rofl shall fite his objection thereto in writing with the Township Cleric before the dose of the hearing or within such other time as the Township Board may grant. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if a special assessment is confirmed at or following the above pubic hearing the owner or any parson having an interest in the reai property specialty assessed may Me a written appeal of the special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal of Michigan within thirty (30) days of the confirmation of the special assessment rol if that special assessment was protested at the above announced hearing to be held tor the purpose of review­ ing the special assessment roH. hearing any objections to the rol. and considering confirmation of the rofl. Prairievtea Township wM provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such ss signors tor the hearing impaired and audto tapes of printed material being considered st ths hear­ ing. to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Prairieville Township Cleric Individuals with disabMtes requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the rraineviHe i ownsnip cterx. --- - —■------- -t- rtormajean rncnois, vienc rx-_ ,-u -rn ■ t ownsnip ---- »_■— rratnevute 10115 South Norris R »d Delton, Michigan 49g<« (269) 623-2664 O0&3O3SO Dated: 3/22/05 POST METRO CREDIT UNION By: Stephen L Langeiand (P32583) BUSINESS ADDRESS: Stephan L Langeland, P.C. Stephen L Langeiand (P32583) Attorney at Law 350 East Michigan. Suite 1X Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 WILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY ^FORMATION CBTAMEO WtX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage mads by Mtohasf Saxton, a single man. of 426 South Dibble Street. Hastings. Michigan XQOM. and Bond Mortgage A Investment Corporalion, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of ths State of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern, SE. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49057, dated March 13. 2000. and recorded on March 20,2000. in Instrument Number 1042245. of the Bany County Register of Deeds, and upon whicH there is now claimed tube due tor principal and interest the sum of Thirty Eight Thousand Five Hundred Ffljy Rve Dollars and Seventy Cents ($38,655.70) bnd no suit or pro­ ceedings at tew having been instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sate contained in toe mortgage, snd the statute to such case made provided, on April 14, 2005, at 1 p.m. toe undersigned wfll sei at toe East door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street. Hastings, Michigan, that being the. place of holding the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with the legal foes end charges of the sate, including attorney's tees slowed by tew. the premises In said mortgage located to the City of Hastings, Barry County and which are described as toflows: The South 1/2 or Lots 3 and 4. Stock 3 of HJ> Konfteids Addition according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded to Uber 1, of Plat. Page 9. Item S06-55-235-X7-X which has an address of 426 South Dibble Street Hastings, Michigan 49058. ine reoempoon penoo snax oe six (uj monms from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned to accordance with MCL 800.3241 to which case the redemption period shal bo thirty (X) days from the date of such sate. Bond Mortgage & Investment Corporation . 2007 Eastern SE Grand Rapids. Ml 49507 DATED: March 2, 2005 Drafted by: William M. Azkoul (P40071) Attorney tor Mortgagee 161 Ottawa Avenue, NW Suite 205-C Grand Rapids. Ml 49563 (816)458-1315 Robert A. Tramain A Mao dates, PC. is*adebt collector and wo ora attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained w« bo ueed tor that purpoae. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the condrtions of a mortgage made by JASON G CURTIS. A SINGLE MALE to FIRST STATE BANK MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC. LIMITED LIABILITY CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated August 13. 2003, and recorded on August 28, 2003 . as Instrument No. 1112065, to BARRY County Records, Michigan, and asaignad by sjid mort­ gagee to WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK FA. by an assignment dated August 13. 2003, and record­ ed on February 02. 2004 . as tootrumant No. 1121810 to BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the dale hereof the sum of ntoty tour thoussnd eight hundred Wty and 83/1X Doflws ($94,840.83). including interest at 6.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wfll be torectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises. or some part of them, al pubic venue, at the At Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Ml . at 1 DO PM on April 21,2005. Said premises are situated to VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. BARRY County, Mtohigan wto are described as: THE EAST 56 1/2 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY. LOT 92 AND THE NORTH 10 FEET OF LOT 93. OF THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. ACCORDING TO THE RECORD­ ED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN UBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 11 The redemption period shaH ba 6 months from the dote of such sate unless determined aben­ doned In accordance wflh 1948CL 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shefl bo X days from the dote of ouch eate. DATED: March 24. 2006 Robert A. Tremato & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue. Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 4800*8816 ATTORNEY FOR: WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK r^. Ass^nee or Mortgagee For More Intonnation Cafl: (248) 540-7701 Robert A. Tremain A A sec Hater. P.C. to a debt ooflactor and wa are attempting to ooltect a debt arfo any Information obtained wfll bo used lor that purpose. w MG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM W«X BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may bo reodndod by the forodoeing mortgogoo. In that event, your domogoe, M any; sttefl bo UmAod ootefy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at aale, piua Interact MORTGAGE SALE - Defaufl has been made to the oondfttons of a mortgage made by Haatoar A. Lambert, a singte woman, original mortgagors), to Mortgage □actronlc Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 26, 2004, and recorded on Mey3, 2DO4 In instrument 1126841. In Berry coun­ ty records, Michigan, on which mortgage there te claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred One Thousand tone Hundred NinctyTwo And 28/IX Doflare (8W1.9tt.2B), including interest at 4.875% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided, notioe is hereby given that said mortgage wl be torectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al pubic vendue, at tw Bany County Courthouse to Hastings al 1 DO PM, on April 21, 2005. Said premises are situated to City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lots 1297 end 1296, of ths Original Ptet of the City, formerly Wage, of Hastings, According to the recorded plat thereof, Barry County Records. ins reoempuon penoo snaa oe o monms rront the date of such sale, unless determined aben­ doned in acoordenoe with MCLA 6X.3241a. to which case the redemption period shal be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: March 24. 2005 For more information, please cal: FC X 248663.1302 Trott $ Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fflafl05l501F01 <»»» THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMAHON WE OBTAM WU. BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. * ATTN PURCHASERS: Tide ante may be MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark Osborn, unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to Consumer Mortgage LLC, Mortgagee, dated March 5,2002, and recorded on March 14.2002 In instru­ ment 1078629, and modified by agreement dated July 15, 2002, and recorded on July 29, 2002 in instrument 1064564, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Flagstar Bank, FSB as assignee by an assignment, to Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed Io be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Three And 26/1X Dollars ($89,753.28), including interest at 7.125% par annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that raid mortgage wfll bo torectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premtees, or some pert of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1 DO PM, on April 21,2005. Said premises are situated to Township of Johnstown, Barry County. Michigan, and are oesenoeo as. lot i or niogewooa nms mat. Becom­ ing to the recorded plat thereof, as recorder* to Uber 5 of Plats, on Page 86 The redemption period shal bo 8 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance wflh MCLA 8X.3241a. to which case the redemption period shal be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: March24. 2005 For more Information, ptease cal: FC W 248.563.1312 Trott A Trott. P C. Attorneys For Ftagstar Bank. FSB 304X Telegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Fwms, Michigan 48025-5822 Frte I052049F01 v*3*37' Nnttoo Of Mortgage Foredoouro Soto THS RRM M A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEST­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAM WR-L BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE IBUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thto aato mey bo raoctoctod by ttw toractoofng mortgage* la MORTGAGE SALE - Dotaufl has been motto to the oonctttons of a mortgage made by Brian S. Parsons and Jodi J. Parsons, husband and vflto, original mortgagor(s). to Wofte Fargo Homo Mrrtgega. toe.. Morfo^jss, dated November 20. 2003, and recorded on December 3,2003 to tosfrtb mart 1118607, to Barry county records, MtaNgan. on which mortgage there te ctoimad to bo dus ai tw date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Eight Thousand Six Hundred Twonty-Nino And 18/IX Doflare ($108,629.16), todudtog totereot at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of cote contatood to aato mort­ gage and the statute to such case mads and providsd. notice is hereby given that said mortgags wfll bo torectoeed by a aato of the mortgaged premtees. or some pert of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1D0 PM. on March 31,2006. Said premises are sttuafrxl to Townahip of IrvtoQ. Bany County, Michigan, and are ^cnood aa: Bagtoning ai 9* Hs>in 1** ^uet of Section 23, Town 4 North, Range 9 Wear, thence South 01 degree X minutes 32 aar^ids West 420.X toot along ttw North and South 1/4 Ina of aato Section 23; thence South 88 degrees 28 minutes 22 seconds East 3X.X *oo<; thunce North 56 dogreos 20 minutes 41 Brands East 84.24 toot; thence North 03 dagnea X mmtim 02 seconds East 144J6 toet; thence North » degrees 16 ntintuee 04 seconds West 13723 foot; tw ee North 01 degree X min­ utes 32 seconds East 1WD0 toot to too North Ins of said Section 23; thonre North 86 degrees 26 minutes 22 seconds West 253.X toet to tie point of beginning. Subject to an saeemont for p»$c highway purposes over the Nortrerty and Westerly 33 toot thereof. The redemption period shsfl bo 6 morthe from the date of such sale, unloss determined aban­ doned to aooofdanoa with MCLA ctXL3241a. In which case the redemption period shal bo 30 days from the date of such aato. Dated: March 3,2006 For more Information, pteaw cafl: FC 0 248.563.13X TrotiATrotLP.C. Attorneys For Wafls Forgo Bank. NA successor by merger *o woes ■ argo nome vsortgage, sic. 304X Telegraph Rd 8to 2X Bto^wn Farms, MtaNgan 48025^2 Rte fO49575F0l wwm THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A D«T. ANY INFORMAT Z3N OBTAINED WCL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSl’ PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUM­ BER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE BALE Default has been made In frw oondflfons of a mongage maoe oy jourey o. wanon ano Manna u ll. l. , - K- < a *m -a -* - - r rrenon. nusoanc ana wae. io Mortgage ciecuuiac Registration Systems, inc., mortgagee dated February 20,2004 and recorded February 25,2004 in instrument Number 1122731, Barry Courrfy Records. There te cteknad to be due on rxh mortgage the sum of Ono Hundred Sixty-Six Thoueond Rve Hundred Twenty-Four and 86HX Doflvs ($166,52426) todudtog totereot at tn rate of 528% par annum. Under the power of sale contatood to the mort­ gage and foe statutes ct the State of MtaNgan, notice te hereby given that the mortgage wB bo torectoeed by a aato of too mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfle venue at f»a Bany County Courthouse in Hasting* *n Bany County, MtaNgan at 1 DO pun. on April 21,2006. The premtees are located In the Townahip of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of toe Southeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 2 North. Range 10 West Orangevtflo Townshp. Bany County, MicNgan, and being more perticuiarty described as: Beginning al a point on toe South fine of Section 31, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, dtetart North 90 Dogreoa X Mtoutos X Seconds East 882.40 toot from toe South 1/4 poet at said Section 31; toonoo North X Degrees 02 Minutes 04 Seconds East 662.19 toet; thence North 86 Degrees 57 Mtautoe 18 Seconds East 86229 tool; toonce South X Degrees 01 Minutes 58 Seconds West 622.71 toot to said South Section Ine; toonce South 90 Degrees X Minutes X Seconds West 66241 toot to toe ptooo of beginning. Together and Subject to an easement tor ingress, egress and utMtos described as: commencing at too South 1/4 pool of Section 31, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thence North X Degrees X Mtoutes X Seconds East along too Souto Ine of said Section 31 a dtetanoa of 133421 toot to too Southeast comer al the Southwest 1/4 of too Southeast 1/4 of sted Section 31 and too true ptooo of beginning; toonoo North X Degrees 01 Mtoutoe 58 Seconds East along too East Ina of eaid Southwest 1/4 of too Southeast 1/4 a dtetanoa of 629.71 toot; toonoo Souto 89 Degrees 57 Mtoutoe 18 Seconds West. 882.X toet; thence North X Degrees 02 Mtoutes 04 Seconds East 68.0 toet; thence North 80 Degrees 57 Mtautoe 18 Seconds East 948.X toot; thence Souto X Degrees 01 Mtoutes 68 Seconds West 348.51 test; toonce South 21 Degress 25 minutes 32 Seconds East, 934.75 toot to the oontorfine of Pina Lake Road; thence South X Degrees X Mtoutes X Seconds West along said centeritoe, 88.75 foot; toonoo North 21 Degrees 25 Minutes 32 Seconds West. 56727 toot to said South section Ine; toonoo Souto X Degrees X Mtoutes X Seconds Wool, 131.56 toot to too ptoOO of bogtonfog, The redemption period shal bo 12 months from the dote of such sate, unless the property te deter­ mined abandoned tn accordance with MCLA §6X 324la. to which case the redemption ported shal bo X days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate to too event a 3>d party buys the property and there te a simuRaneous resolution wRh the borrower, to that event your damages. If any, are limited soteiy to the return of toe bid amount tendered at safe. Dated: Mwch24.2X5 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. As MortgagseP O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1X0 Rte No. 280.1237 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 24. 2006 - Peoa 15 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COUTH COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decadent's Estate RLE NO. 05-24204-OE Estate of Thomas Overbeek. Date of birth: 07W1931. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Thomas Overbeek. who lived al 6370 Maplewood Dr., Detton. Michigan, dted 11/19/2004. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will bo forever barred unless presented to Dena M. Ogg. named personal representative or proposed personal representa­ tive, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court St. Hastings and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date al publication of this notice. 034)6/2005 C Marcel Stoetzei. Ill P61912 501 W. State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (269)948-8321 Dena M. Ogg 3383 Ashby Road Delton. Ml 49046 (260) 623-5087 Nottcfl Of Mortgage Forractokurw Sta THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTTO COLLECT A DEBT. AMY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE W ACTIVE MILTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aato may bk raacindad by tha foraclowlrtj mortgagaa. In that avant, your damagaa, H any; shall ba Bmltad atafy to tha ratum of tha bid amount tondarad at aala, plua IntoraaL MORTGAGE SALE - Dafault has baen mads in the conditions of a mortgage made by Todd VanKampen, a married man and Usa VanKampon, a married woman, as joint tenants, original mort­ gagors). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. Mortgagee, dated July 19,2004, and recorded on July 21.2004 in instrument 1131126, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty Thousand Six Hundred Ninety And 68/100 Dollars ($140,690.68), including interest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case mads and provkfed. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wffl be torectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 AO PM. on April 7, 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land to the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4. Town 2 North. Range 8 West. Baltimore Township. Barry County Michigan, described as toflows: Beginning at a point on the North line of sard South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Sectton 4. distant East along said Infl. 1212 Feet ■E*«r kom M North *nd south IM Ms oCtekl ^- ' Section 4; thence continuing East along said North Ine 523 Feet, more or less to the center of Cedar Creek; thence Easterly and Southerly upstream along the center of said Cedar Creek to a point which kes 395 Feet South of sta North ine of the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4; thence North 66 Degrees 40 Minutes West 581 Feet more or less along a fence line to a fence comer; thence North 00 Degrees 06 Minutes West along a fence line. 381 Feet to the poni of beginning. The redemption period fhafl be 12 months from the date of such safe Dated: March 10. 2005 For more kikxmatton, please cal: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Atawgan 48025-5822 Fie 8049649F01 camera BIDS ACCEPTED FOR SEXTON ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING Assyria Township is taking bids tor SEXTON tor Assyria Township Cemeteries until April 2. 2006. Bidders tor this position must supply their own equipment Duties include, but are not inv­ ited to: Mowing and trimming of all cemeteries (four) and Township Hal Orangeville Township Board wfll hold a public hearing on the proposed township rjdget tor Itocal year 2005-06 at Orangeville Townsftp Hsfl. Douflsr Rd., on Tuesday. March .29. 20U6. at 710 p.m. • Upkeep to keep cemeteries looking respectable. • Responsible for opening and dosing of aN graves and present al interment • Maintain records of burial in coordination of Cleric Patricia Blauvelt Clerk 0K3W1 • Placement and removal of Veteran flags for Memorial Day. The minutes of the meeting of the Beery County Boenl of Commissioners held March 22. 2006, am available In the County Clerk s Office at 220 W. Stale St. Heatings, between the hours of 800 a.m. snd 500 pun. Monday through Friday, or www.banycounty.org. A compute description of duties can be obtained by contacting Debbie Massimino. Assyria Township Cleric at (269) 758-4003. Al bids must be delivered to the township dork by 5pm, Saturday. April 2. 2005. — REGISTRATION NOTICE — lb Ths Qualified Electors off COUNTIES OF BARRY, ALLEGAN, CALHOUN, EATON, IONIA AND KENT Ncdcslshamby given that any lags! voMr Mng m tw faSowhg CSiee and TownaNpe who is not steady regMsred to wXe may rogietir w«h her reapecM Clark on Monday. Uprt ■>, 2006 THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER, from 6:00 am. uno 5:00 p.m. to bo elgble k> vole kt the Regular Election to be held on May 3.2006. REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT BY CALLING YOUR CLERK DEBORAH S UASSMMO ASSYRM TOWN9SP CLERK 7475 Coe ftl.BtaW.MI 48021 Phone 20-758-4003 LMM EDDY-HOUGH HOPETOtaSHPQBK 54S3S M-43 Hwy. HMOngx.* 49058 nfc -- - KW VVU r 'M» CAROLERGANG fRVWGTDWNSHPCLHtK 3241 woodSfllOfl Rd. MMfll ai. Mi 483X3 Phone: 288 9«0 9813 CHERYL ML» W000UM) TOWNMP CLEM 156 & Man. Wooden! M 40097 Phone 208367-4815 PENELOPE YPMA BALTtaRETOWNSHP CLERK 3100 E. Daring Rd. Htangt. Ml 48058 Phone 269-721-3502 MARTY MEERT G^iPLAJNTWP CLERK. ALLEGAN COUNTY 381 8fo SL PO Ba 1< Ptenatf. Ml 48000 Phone 2804054108 JUNE P DOSTER JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHP CLERK 1815 iray AL, Daring. Ml 48050 Phone 200-7214806 JAteCECUPPCTT Y4**H SPRMGS TOWNSMP CLERK 264 N BKgpi Rd. tfldflota.H 48333 Phone 280-7964001 DSRA DEWEY-PERRY BVtRYTOtaSHPCLERK 1« E. Ota* 8l. Drion. Ml 48046 «*arra:28M23-517l MARY LOU MEUWBtHUtS LEOtTON TWP CLERK. ALLEGAN COUNTY 4475 Kakmazsoo Ave.. Ctatonra. Ml 4T18 Phone 8104814238 SUSAN K BUTLER MAPLE GROVE TOWN8HP CLERK 9752 Evonfid. Narita. Mi 48073 Phone 517452-1850 BEVERLY TAYLOR WAYLAND TWP CLERK. ALLEGE COUNTY 73-ttTfo Ave. woyknd. tfl 4040 Phone 2887924304 WtLMADAMELS CARLTON T0WNSHtf> CLERK 85 Wtame RL. HtaflA Mi 49058 Ptara 2SM45-5890 THOMAS SPRAU BEDFORD TW? CLERK. CALHOUN COUNTY 115 & UWo Dr. Mo Crook Ml 40017 Phono. 268468471: RMRK3AA. BLAUVELT ORANGEVLLE TOWNSMP CLERK 8812 S Bota Rd. PO Boe < Stayta. Mi 48344 Phone 280472-2108 DARLENE RAYMER CARMEL TWP CLHK EATON COUNTY S3 W. BnradMy Hwy, CM* Mi 4013 Phone 517-MM784 LORNA WLSON CASTLETON TOStaSP CLERK 915 Road 8L MroM*. Mi 48073 Phone:517-852-8479 Home Phonr 517-852-9183 SHEJLA ORAPET CHESTER TWP CLERK. EATON COUNTY 5044 Moyer Rd. OwtaSe. Mi 48013 Phone:517-543-7750 SHERYL SMITH SUNRELD TWP CLHW. EATON COUNTY PU Bai 81 SMta Ml 488804204 Phone 517443-1300 BONME L CRUTTENDtN HASTVCS CHARTS! TONNSMP OS* ■5 ftver Rd. Horinp. W 40058 Phcrra 288-948-9880 THOMAS EMERY HASTINGS CHY CLERK '30VE8M»a.;M*»*,NIMOM Phene 2888454488 ' LYNNDeUANN CALHOSA TWP CLERK KBVT COUNTY 290 Mta Cetata. MM8BM4M ’ Hana 0*4914070 DAWN CONKLM KALAMO TWP CLERK. EATON COUNTY PO Ba 207. Wmortta. M 490864617 Phone 517-7264881 NOAMAJEAN CAMP6H1-MCH0LS PRAJRJEVLLE TOWNSMP CLERK 10115 S. Nor* Ad. Dtai, Mi 48046 Phone 288423-2884 SHARON STEWART VERMONTVLLE TWP OS*. EATON COUNTY PO Bai 211 taarota tfl 4000 Phone 517-726-1158 ROSIN HAWTHORNE RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHr-CLE* 2461 Hoefo Ad. Hrange Mi *058 Phone 288446-2194 * SANORA KOWALCZYK 0OWNE TWP CLERK. KENT COUNTY 8240 AMm tori 9E. PO Bov 36. Ate, Ml 4fltt Phone 616-8884646 . SUSAN VUETSTRA THORNAPPLETOWNSHPCLERK 200 E. Mon SL Mttteta Ml 40333 Phone 280-796-7202 An application for an absent voter ballot may be applied for any time before 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 30, 2006. Please contact your Township or City Clerk for further information. For the purpose of elacting members of the Board of Education, Board of Trustees and voting on ballot propositfona for the foflowtog: BALTWORE TOWNSHIP GRAND RAPIOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE PENNRELD SCHOOLS DOWLMG PUBIX LIBRARY PROPOSITION Board dTruatoaa Two 6 year tomw andng 9202011 BcteddEdrtdton Trio 4 year terne erring 9300008 9M Macro Tovrtap tap te taand by JO ate (MO per 81 JOO at MaU wtuo) lor foe period of 2005 foroi^i 2008 induriro tor anal agaraftnot teary And rid foe 15 GULL LAKE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS o* Mtoten an graai ad ratoram teas rir Mtaoro Tbonrifa. Barry Carty npoood inter Adda K. tec I at foe ifcrtpn Cnrateflnn to raraed tar add towrtap; and riri Board d Educator Boradd Educate Two 4 year tom anteig 6/302008 Two 4 year tenaaaoAg 9302008 HASTWGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM OPERATING ULLAGE RBEWAL PROPOSAL E)QFTMQ PRMOPRL RESD0CE AND PLAMWB1COMMUNHY SCHOOLS ba tottap toty audi incroan in tap lor auch purpeaa doing aril period, fooroby rak­ ing h foe Ite year an aatateid H0.7W.00 BELLEVUE COMMUNTTY SCHOOLS Board d Educator Ona 4 year torn andng 6/XS2008 Board dEducafcn Tao partd btrna andng MQI2008 • Two 4 year laona andng MOW JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP QUAUAEDAGRCULTURAL PROPSTTY Thto propoad wl alow foe achod flatter to conflnue to toay foe dalutoty rate al 18 edto on s? property caapi pnncipd teddanoa and qjdfled agdedtod property raqdrad lor foe acted daMd to tacairo la rowrua per pipl toundate Monona. PROPOSAL FOR NEW ULLAGE FOR DOWUNQ PUBLIC LIBRARY MILAGE PROPOSAL • BULDMQ AND STE SMKMQ FUND TAX LEVY (RENEWAL) SM tw Mate on foe amort al lam which aay to aoaooaod aflrtdi al property, eromplSM foe 15 mfl tax tatotton on ganate ad vaforom tom tain Jotaatown TowwNp, Berry Robert A. Tremain A Associates, P.C. la a debt collector and wo are attempting to codoct a debt and any information obtained will be uead for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by DANIEL A RUDD AND MANDY M. RUDD HUSBAND AND WIFE to FIRST FEDERAL OF MICHIGAN. THE MICHIGAN OPERATING NAME of Charter One Bank. F.S.B., now known a CHARTER ONE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION. Mortgagee, dated July 17. 2001, and recorded on August 13, 2001, as Instrument No. 1064717 Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred thir­ ty one thousand lour hundred twelve and 28/100 DeMars (131,412J8), todudtog interest st 7.000% per annum. Under the pover of sale contained to sta mort­ gage and the statute to such case mads and provtded, notice is hereby given that sta mortgage will 1 be torectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubftc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on April 7. 2005. Sta promises are situated to TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. BARRY COUNTY. Michigan and are described as: The North 220 feet of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31. Town 4 North. Range 9 West, Irving township, Bany County. Michigan. This parcel may also be described as: That part of ths Northeast 1/4, Northeast 1/4. Sectton 31, Town 4 North, Range S West. Irving Township, Barry County.Mchigan. described as: Beginning at tha Northeast comer of sta Section; thence South 00 degrees 49 mtoutes 50 seconds West 220.0 feet along ths East Ine of sta Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 36 mtoutes 43 seconds West 1320.65 fete parallel with the North Ine of sta Section; thence North OO degrees 45 minutes 05 seconds East 220.0 feet tang the West Itos of sta Northeast 1/4, Northeast 1/4: thence South 89 degrees 36 minutes 43 seconds East 1320.96 feet along the North line of said Section to the place of beginning. Subject to highway nght of way tor McCann Road The redemption pe«tod shall be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated: Mtfch 10, 2005 CHARTER ONE BANK. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Mortgagee Attorney for Mortgagee Robert A. Tremato & Associates. PC. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Information please call: (248) 540-7701 “Mrx NOTICE SMI tn Mrion on he amort d Mae artch may to emoted apM al property in Britvut Commirty Schock. Eaton, Bany and Catan Cartin, McNgan. to rtmaad by Cotrty totatd undw Adda U. Sec. 6 d foe Mddgwi Conrttoton be tnoowaad far add and foe bawd of ateafcn to autatoad to levy nd to amaad 1J77 ta (81 J77 on each inctaro tor Kxatypupoeer. and aM foa townahiptovyBuchinaoeMhHflage tor auch purpm dutegauth parted, which incram wfl teae to foe ta year data tovy an eataratod 822.72100? 81 JOOJOc* toot* rataolon) tor foe year 2006, to pate* tor earring tailor foe portion d rod aalda for dtoa tor. and he oanakudton or ropdr of, adsd buMngK ha aatasto d he trorahp by 130 ml (8029 par 81 AX).OOdtabtorakje) tor foe parted d 2006 forou02DO8 Ing herefrom prtndpd raddena and quaMad agricuhed property aa dated by tow. to PWnaal CommuMy Schock Alegan, ratoHwann and Barry Cnrttoa, WcNgan, to toeeeed by1lita(S1L00()nota8lOO0O0dtoMbktaatoNtoraparttdd10yeara.20062014. tauotve, to provide Ante tor opening piapoeee; foe aetate d foe rowna foe acted dated wfl octal he raflaga to approved nd tortadk 2006 to apprataddy8102128(1* to a ranaod d nflaga whtdi «pM ta foe 20M tot toryn roronue foe octal doutafl alert I ta tap k approved and toned in 2006 it opprao- raatoiy 8213.144' KALAMAZOO VALLEY COMMUNTY COLLEGE THORNAPPLE KELLOGG XHOOL ULLAGE PROPOSAL • BULDMQ AND STE SNONQ RM) TAX LEVY BoroddTtam Thrao 6 year tornw andhg 6/302011 Board dErixate Ono 4 year tone erring 9302008 SM tw Moton on he amort d taaaa which may to aroooeod agatoat al property in Bolowo Ccmnwiy Schock. Eaton. Barry and Cahoon Cartas. McNpn, bo increased by and tw board d oducafcn to autateod to tovy mflap on al taxabk teudton tan ho ochod <Md to aaeia a dnttng fond to be aaad for ho puKhaoo d red aotota for riba foe and tw conekurton or raptor d. octal bitty and tor al ata pwpoaoa autatoed by tor nkte 1023 ate (81023 on each 81 .000JO d teat* vtoutoton) tor foe year 2006; 4 ta(84J0 on each 81.000.00 of Matte vtourion) tor foe year 2006; 3 A (8100 on each 81J00.00 d taotte vtourion tor tw year 2007; and 2 ta (82.00 on oorti 81J00J0 d toaatte ■teueSon) tor too year 2008; (foe erieato d foa rowraja foe octal dtorirt aflat I foe (tap ■ approved and tonad in 2005 w appromtoy 8325,916)? KALAMAZOO REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AGENCY I. OP6UTMG ULLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL ESAPTMQ PRflCRAL RESDENCE ULLAGE PROPOSAL AND QUAURED AGRCLLTURAL PROPHTTY. Purauant to atate lew. foe roronue rawed by foa propoeed nfltoge wfl to aflacbd by foe rear- Tteapropoed wfl Mow tw acted floMd to cottea to levy he ctodoryntod II eflto and meteM acted drttrid and teMbutad to toed pubic acted dUrtcto baaed on pupl member­ properly oeapt prindpd roedana and qurifled agtatoad property ro**ad tor tn acted dip court dtotrid to ncaivo to rororuo per pupl toundate alowonct SM foe tatokn on foe amort d lam which mey to aaoaoaed agdnd al property in ho 9M ha taritoon on Ira amort dterocwhKh noy to aaaeaaad agotwtd property, crompling fwdrom prindpd raaldana anf qudted agtofltod property aa ddnad by Ini. to Thomappk Kalogg School Bany, Alegtn. Kart and tank Countaa. Mchjgan. to ncraaaad by 18 ta (81100 on each 81 JOOJO d tort* vatodtoal tor a ponod d to yean, 2005 to 2014. Mtoahn. to provide Ata tar opettagpurtta te eafotad foe romua he acted fleted wfl ota I te ntegi a ^proved and Mad to 2006 to gpitadW MU» N* to a nnewd d mflage whrti aapirod wd> te 20M toa town Ktawzoo Regonal Educatoral Semes Agency. Hdigan. ba ncroeaod by 13 mfla (8150 on oodi 81.000 00 of taxabk wiuebon) for a ponod d 3 yeera, 2006.2006 and 2007. rttara. to paota opening Ante to arhance ota akia and toed lining tor toed acted drtte oporatogpwpoooa; foe aafotadfoorawraa foa rtatmadrta acted AMd wfl ootalfoota ageli approved and tovtod in 2006 to appnrtnddy 88.475JOO.OO? CALEDONIA PUBUC SCHOOLS Board of Eduolon Ono 4 ynr torn ondng 6/3G2008 KELLOGG COHMUMTY COLLEGE Booed dTruatoes hro 8 year tarn e ^ng 9302011 I. 0PSUTMQ ULLAGE PROPOSAL EXBFTMQ PRNOML RESOENCE AND ODW RED AGRKULTURAL PROPERTY DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS Board dEtecdton Two 4 year form andng 6/30/2000 • OPERATING MILAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL EXBFTWG PRMOPN. RESOENCE AND QUALJREDAGWCUITURAL PROPERTY Thk propoaal wfl Mow foe acted fltorid to conlnuo to toy foe atotototy tee at 18 ta on kt property end principal reedena and queued agrioflurai property required lor foa acted (tad io racotro Nroronuo par pupl toundtai dtowerce. SM tw ttetolon on foa amort d tom wtadr may to aaaeaaad agtewt M property rampi­ ng foordrom prtndpd raaidonca and quoMad agaotad property ao dM by toe in Drtton Kalogg Stteok. Coirtiaa al Barry and Alagon. Mchgm. to hero Med by 18 mM (81100 on each 81.000.00 d taxabk vatoaeon) tor foe yvw 2005. to pronte Ante for operabngpurpoo- oa; foe eaknato d foe rovenua tw acted (tad wfl adtod I foe rritege to approved and toned in 2006 to approamcMy 81.871580 (foto to a ronoed d tnBaga which agwed wte foe 2001 tax tovy)? EATON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECUL HXJCADON ULLAGE PROPOSAL The propoaal wfl ncrom foe toy by foe rtemadato acted (tad d apeak aduedton n* age provnualy approved by he atodoa Thto prapoad wfl arta foe advd flMd to tovy te datotow n* d 18 ta on d pnpa^r LAKEWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS oawnpt pmdpd >wtana and quaflod agriedtod prapafly roqted tor foe acted floMd to BoeddEdtaten roowe * roronua per pip! totate dowance. Two4 year tonne erring 9302008 OPERATING MILAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL EXBFT1NG PRtNOPAL RESIDENCE AND QUAUAEDAGRCULTURAL PROPERTY Thia a*ga wfl Mow foe acted teMd to corWrue io levy foe atoMory rated 18 mfla on al property exapl prindpoi raoidona and quaMod agriedkird property ragrted tor foe acted Add to rocta to rowrua par pupl tonddton guarantee SM foa imiiate on he amort d tarn which mey bo aeeeeaedagatwtd property, eetenpeing harahom orindpai roaidena and quaMad agriotenl property aa fldnad by ton In Thonwppk Kalogg Scted Barry. Alogori Kara and lot* Corttotkfldigan. to incroaaad by 2 ta (82J0 on aadi 81JOOJO d toad* tadtad ta e Ptood d 10 yaan, 2006 to 2DU. inctara, to prorate Ata lor opening puroceae; he eetaetedte roveraate acted da­ ted wfl octal foe tape approwd and Mod in 2006 to approrisatoiy 84-(htorifltogo to a to roetoro nfltoga M aa a road d be roducte roqdrod by he McNgvi Conaflute d 1983 and wfl be tovtod only to te extort nacaaeary to natore twt rodudonn SM foe Imlaion on tw amort dtamelidi may bo aaMaaodagainot al property, krompttog foontan prinefod raeriona and qutofoad agnotaal property aa dafcrad by tom in Idtewood Pita Scteda. km. Barry Edon and Kara Couta Mdigan. to tncroMad by 18 rofla (81100 on each 81JOO.OO at taxable rataon) tor a period d 10 yoon. 2005 to 2014. todtota to provlte Ante tor opomng pudom >« tanwo d foe roranuo tw adwd do­ ted wflcdtoct I foe raflogo to approrod and lovfod in 2005 s approomaaaiy S1.157X) (ta WAYLAND UNION SCHOOL Bard d Educate Ono 4 year tom erring 9302008 to a ranewd d mflago which expired ta tw 2004 tex levy)? OPERATING ULLAGE PROPOSAL EXBPTMG PRMOFN. RE908CE AND OUAURB) AGRCULTURAL PROPERTY MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOL Ihto mflege wfl errabto heated data to levy he atoteoryntod 18 ta on d proptoy Board dEduokon Two 4 year torma erring 6/302009 eacad pmopd rotodona and qtaad agrictad propork rawmd tor ho acted flta to rocote * ravonue per pupl toundate guanntoe. MARTIN PUBUC SCHOOL SM tn Mate on foa amort d ram ota may be araemed agta d pragma tak­ w» tertten n Edon towmadma School Dwtnd. Ikrtgan. to nraaaad by 125 a*. Board d Education (8125 on aarfo 81 J00.00 d taobto vaiuaton). tor a period d 5 yeaa. 201C to 2008 toduaiw; Twt 4 year temw erring 1302008 ing foantem praopd ntana and «taad agfedkaal property aa fldnad by ta. m Wand Union Stood Dtata. Alagon. Barry and KM Ootaa. Mcrtgan. be acnaoad by 2 SM foe currant charter bdtoiiona on foe amud property tax tea tor foe oduedton d poraorw I approved, foa aetata at foa raverwa tw ntomatae acted (tad wfl coled foe feat year al tfff. 2005, b approaomatey 82A38.000 from focal property taa aufoorizad baton? ta (82J0 on aato 81 JOOJO d tata vduolQn) tor a period d 5 yean, 2005 to 2001 koto­ awe, to prota Ata tor oparolng pupom I approved be eakta d De rovaram te acted data wfl ota tie tea year d levy. 2006. k appntaddy 857523 (t* tago wl be taad orW to foa tart nareaeary to raatoro Ata *HeoMe* roduOom)? �Pag* IS - Thuraday, March 24.2005 - Tha HaaSnga Banner TH* MW ■ A DOT COUKTtM ATTtMPTMQ TO COLLECT A DOT. *K* HPOMUmOH OVTAMED WU. M USED MWt THAT PWPOM. M1AM CONTACT OUR OSHCC AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MEJTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE DaM haa been mada In ma condBona o< a mortgage mada by IftchaH O. Alan and Sharia Marte Alan huebend and oSe. to ABance Fundtog, a OMeton al Superior Bank F3B, mortgagee, deled October 7.19W and recorded October 15.1SSS In Instrument Number 10SSSS7, Barry County Records. Seld mortgege is now held by LaSale Bank NA. Ira LaSale National Bank. In Be capaci­ ty ae indenture tnrstoe under mat certain Sato and Servktog A^aamenl dated 12rt» emong AFC Truat Sertee 100S4, aa ieeuar. Superior Bank FSB, ae Baler end Servicer, and LaSale Bank NA. ae Indenture Truetoe. AFC Mortgage Loan Asset Becked Notos, Sartos 1NS4. and any amend­ ments thereto by assignment dated March 21. 2002 and recorded on October 23. 2002 In htokurrtonl Number 1000001 . Barry County Records There to ctokned to be due on ouch mort­ gage the eum o< Thirty-Four Thoueend Seven Hundred Sovanty-Sbi and 82/100 Dole's (S34.77S.S2) inducing Merest at the rate ot 1225% per annum. Under the power of safe contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice te hereby given that the mortgage wfll bo forectooed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or acre part of them, at pubic venue at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings In Bony County, Mkttigan ai 1DO pjn. on Aprfl 21.2006 The premteoe are located In the Township of Aeeyrte, Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at toe Southwest comer of the East part of too Fact heti of too Southwest quarter of section 21, town 1 North, range? West, lor a place of beginning, (said parcel being bounded on the West by too lane fence dNklng said East part from said West part): thence East 400 feet: thence north 200 teat, thence West 400 foot; thence South 200 feet along the aforesaid tenoe to tfteplaco of begin­ ning. Manufactured Homo Deed 1986 Fairmont Serial No. MY8657539K Lengto/Wtth 14X70 - -r-- iiui AF-Tlii--- a.— a Iwum I no iI bum qmui i penoo sneu oe o morwne irom the dote of ouch sate, unices the property la doterminea eDanaoneo in accoraanco wttn mvla §600.3241 a. In which case the redemption period shefl bo 30 days from too date of too sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS; The forectooing mortgagee can reoefnd the sate in the event a 3rd party buys toe property and there io a simultaneous resolution with too borrower. In that event, your damages, If any, are flmlted solely to too return of the bid amount tendered at solo. Dalod: March 24,2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for LaSatie Bank NA fka LaSalle National Bank. In Rs capactiy aa indenture trustee under that certain Sato and Servicing Agreement doted 12/1/99 among AFC Trust Series 1999-4. as Issuer, Superior Bank FSB. as Seflor and Servicer, and LaSale Bank NA., aa Indenture Truetoe, AFC Mortgage Loan Aaeot Backad Notos, Sertoo 1999­ 4, end any amendments thereto, Aa Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Mt 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 Rte No. 199.1773 _ LEGAL NOTTCg The Annual report of the Pauteen Trust tor too year 2004 to available lor Inspection at Rs principal office during regular business hours by any citizen requesting within the 180 days ot this notice. Netoon R. Alton. Trustee 523J Vktogo Dr., SW Wyoming, MJ 49509 MG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BF0RMAT10N WE OBTAM WMX BE UBEO FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE Bi ACTIVE MtiJTARY DUTY. AHN PURCHASERS: Thio aato may bo reodndod by the foeuotooing mortgagee. in that event, your drMagM. If any, ahati bo timlt•d eotety to the reJum of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus interact MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon mode in too oondMons of a mortgage made by Sarah Potiey, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 23. 2004, and recorded on March 29. 2004 In instrument 1124275, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo ot the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-One And 87/100 Doflare (991,631.87). todudtog totoreto al 9.75% per annum. Under too power of oato contained in oato mort­ gage and too statute In such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wil bo torectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premtees. or some pert of thorn, at puMc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1X» PM, on April 14. 2005 Said promises are situated in Townshfo of Prakevffle. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Southwest Comer of Lot 37 of the recorded Plat of Spring Point No. 1, Section 8, Town 1 North. Rango 10 West. PrairievtHe Township. Barry County, Michigan; Thence South 64 Degrees, 00 Minutes West on the Southerly Line of AJtog Drive, 125.19 toot Thence South 2 Degrees 31 Minutes 10 Seconds East. 332.72 Feet Thence West 330.00 root; Thence South 2 Degrees 31 Minutes 10 Seconds East 213.20 toot to the North Uno of Lakeway Drive; Thence East on toe North Una of said road, 568.85 toot; Thenoe North 00 Degrees 02 Minutes 09 oeconos cast on cio west nne or wooowaro noao. 800.27 Foot; Thence West 106.71 toot to too Ptooo of Beginning. Subject to a Non-Exdusive Easement for Ingress an Egress over the West 88.0 Feet thereof The redemption period shal bo 6 months from the date of such sale, untoss determined aban­ doned In accordance wflh MCLA €30.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from toe date of such sale. Dated: March 17.2005 For more information, please cal: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Totegraph Rd Sto 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Flo 4051432F01 CITY OF HASTINGS Public Notice ORDINANCE 394 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER OF THE CITY OF HASTMG8 CODE OF ORD84ANCEB, AS AMENDED, REGARDING THE FfTERNATONAL RRE PREVENTION CODE A complete copy of Ordtoaroo 394 Is avalabie lor inspection al too City Clerk's Office, Cfly Hal, 201 E. State Street. Hastings. Mkhfgan 49068. Thto ortflnance shal take effect and shal bo in ful force from too dole of Is publication in too Meetings Banner pursuant to too Charter tor too Cfly of Hastings. Moved by Tubbs, with support by Townsend, that Ordinance 394 bo adopted. Yeas; Bleam, Bowers, Cybulski, Jasperse, McIntyre. Absent: Hawkins I. Thomas E. Emery, City Clerk, do hereby certify that a true copy of an Qdfrwwo adopted bv too Hastings CRy Council on too 14to day of March 2006 to avaiobto al the Ctiy CtoriTs Office. Nottoo Of Mortgaf THIS RRM IS A DEBT ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN W«X BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. A1TN PURCHASERS: TOs —to may bo rescinded by too taroctooing mortgagee. In that event, your demegoe. If ony, shel bo timttod solely to too return of the bld emount ten­ dered at ecto, pluc interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon mode in the oondMons of a mortgage made by Brett A Mansberger, a married man. original mortgsgor(s), to Amertfirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 7, 2003, and recorded on February 10, 2003 In instrument 1097350, in Barry county records, Mkhigan. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Washington Mutual Bank. FA as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there b claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Sixteen And 05/100 Dolors (j109.818.05), inciuding interest at 4.625% per annum. Under the power of safe contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that sted mortgage wR be torectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premtees, or some part of them, al puMc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM, on Mwch31,2005 Said premise.-, are situated In Township of Barry. Bony County. Michigan, and are described ae: Lots 68. 89. and 70 of too Roptet of Outlet aA* al Fafr Lake Park PteL according to toe recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats on Page 88. The redemption period Shan bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wRh MCLA 600.3241a, In which case the reeemp&Ni penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: March 3, a»6 For more information, please cal: FC R 248.583.1305 Tree A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Washington Mutual Bank, FA 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fwms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rle TO48949F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to colect a debt Any information obtained wffl bo used for this purpose. If you are in the MMary, pteaae con­ tact our office al the number Noted below. MORTGAGE SALE - DeiauR has been made m ths conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Joseph Boauootel, a single man to Argent >4tortgago Company, LLC, A Delaware Limited IJaMRy Company Mortgagee, dated August 25. 2004 and recorded September 27. 2004 in Instrument 4 1134609 Berry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was subsequently assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Truetoe of Argent Mortgage Securities, Inc. Asset-Backed Pass Through Certificates Series 2004-W11, under too Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of October 1. 2004, Without Recourse, on which mortgage there te claimed to be due at the date hereof toe sum of One Hundred ElghtyfSevon Thousand' Nine Hundred Seventy Dolars and Twonty-Ejght Cents ($187,970.28) including interest 8.9% per annum. Under the power of cate contained In said mort­ gage and the statute In such case made and provtood. notice ie hereby given tool said mortgage wA be torectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premtees, or some part of them, at public venue, at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday, April 28,2006. Said premtees are situated in Township of Thomapple, Berry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lol 6, Thomapple Bond Estates, accrding to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 6 of Plats. Page 35. Being the same property convoyed to Don ABouma and Karen M Bourne, husband and wife by deed dated 6-24-02 and recorded 7-3-02 in Document Number 1083291. in the Office of the Recorder al Berry County, Michigan. Commonly known as 8726 Big Bend Ct, MiddtevReMI 49333 The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of wrch sale. Doted: MARCH 21, 2005 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Argent Mortgage Securities, Inc. Asset-Backed Pass Through Csrtfficetes Serios 2004-W11. under too Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as ot October 1, 2004. Without Recourse. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester HRs, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Rte No: 05-33368_______ Pub 3/24-4/21 Thomas E. Emery, CRy Clark Notice Of Mortgage Foractosure Bate TH® RRM ffi A DEBT COLLECTOR ATVTtePT1 NG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WRX BE USED FOR TWAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE Bl ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate mey be raeemdod by the fcrocioeing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shal bo Imtted eotety to the return of tooted amount tenMORTGA^SALT^bSte^RhST^n mace in too oondKone of a mortgage made by Matthew W. Powers and Kristina M. Powers, husband and wife, original mortgagor's), to Oak Street Mortgage LLC. Mortgagee, dated March 26.2004, and recorded on May 5. 2004 in instrument 1126878. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as assignee by an assignment, in Bany county records. Michigan, on which mortgage toere is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Eight And 78/100 Dollars ($91,438.78). inciuding interest at 7.88% per annum. Linder the power of sale containod in said mort­ gage and too statute in ouch case made and provKJoa, nooce ■ neraoy given moi san mortgage wst bo torectoeed by a octo of too mortgaged premisM. or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Haotinge at 1 DO PM, on April 14, 2005. Said premtees are sttuated in City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1, Block 18■ Eastern AddRon to too CRy, fermeriy VWago, of Hastings, according to the recorded ptet thereof In Uber A of Plate. P^o 2. The redemption period shal be 8 months from the date of ouch oato. unless dotorminod aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 6003241a. In which case too redemption period shal be 30 days from toe dale of such sate. Doted: March 17,2005 For more information, pteaae ca3: FC H 248.583.1300 Trott A Trott. P.C. Auomeys ror Mortgage electronic nogtstramn Systems, Inc. 30400 Totegraph Rd Sto 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rte 8050642F01 gwwu TH® RRM » A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE Bi ACTIVE MRJTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE BALE Default has boon made in the oondMons of a mortgage made by James A. Vanktaveren and Dianna L. Va^weren. husband and wife, to Amoriqu*-* Mortgage Compeny. mortgagee, dated Juno 28. 2002 and recorded August 16, 2002 In Uber 6190 Pago 741 and rerecorded to correct too county, on February 10,2005 In Instrument Number 1141300, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now hold by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities. Inc., asset-Backed Pass Through CwlWlW.'MwttnMa.'WiiMiMIlooIng and servicing agreement dated as of November 1.2003 without recourse, by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on ouch mortgage the sum of Ninety-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-Eight and 87/100 Dolors ($89,878.87) indudtog interest at the rate of 8.75% per annum. Under too power of sate contained in too mortg^o and too statutes of too State of Mktolgan. notice h hereby given that the mortgage wB be foredoood by a sate of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at pubic venue at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Mktoigenat 1D0p.m. on Apr! 7,2005. The promises are located in toe Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 12, Parker's Lakewood Plat, aocordtog to ptet thereof as recorded in Ltoer 3 on Pago(s) 34 of Plats, Barry County Records. ine reoempoon penoo anas oe o monms worn too dote of ouch sate, untese too property te deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case toe redemption period shal bo 30 days from toe date of too sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind toe sate in the event a 3rd party buys toe property and there te a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, M any, ere Med eotety to too return of toe bid amount tendsred at sateDoted: March 10. 2005 ORL\<S ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities. Inc., asset-Backed Pass Through Certificates, series 2003-X4. under the poolng and servicing agreement doted as of November 1,2003 without recourse.. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 214.1788 MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Establishment of an Industrial Development District Act 198, Pubic Acte of Michigan of 1974, ae amended. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that too Board ot Maple Grove Township wtl hold a public meeting on: Wodnooctoy, April 6, 2006, at 7D8 p.m. atWeToumeMp HaH, 721 Durites BL, Nashvttte, Mi 49073 For the purpose of hearing all Interested persons concerning the Mtabitehmont of an Industrial Dovetepment District under the provisions of Act 198 of the amended Industrial Devetopment District Act: Mr. Douglas Woetendorp requests the establishment of a District ai the MoowRte face,, located at 5815 S. M-66. NashvMe, Ml 49073, P.P. 408 010 012 100-00 Legal description: The south 600 feet ot the west 600 feet of the southwest 1/3 of Section 12, Town 2 North. Range 7 West. Mapte Grove Township. Barry County. Michigan. Maple Grove Township Rod Crothers. Supervisor Doted March 17. 2005 oeusn? CITY OF HASTINGS Public Notice ORDINANCE 393 AN ORDINANCE AMENDB4G ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 19 OF THE CTTY OF HASTINGS CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, REGARDING THE INTERNA DONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE A complete copy of Ordinance 393 is available for inspection at the CllyCterk's Office, CttyHal. 201 E. State Street, Haetings. Michigan 49058. This ordinance shall take effect and shall be in fun force from the dote of Its publication in the Hastings Banner pursuant to toe Charter for the City of Hastings. Moved by Cybulski, with support by Tubbs, that Ordinance 393 be adopted. Yeas: Bleam, Bowers, Cybulski, Jasperse. McIntyre. Townsend. Tubbs and May. Nays: None Absent: Hawkins I, Thomas E. Emery. City Cleric, do hereby certify that a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 14th day of March 2005 c available at the City Clerk’s Office. Thomas E. Emery, City Clerk CITY OF HASTINGS Public Notice ORDINANCE 392 AN ORDINANCE ENACTING DMSION 7 OF ARTICLE VI OF CHAPTER 90 OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS CODE OF ORDB4ANCES, AS AMENDED, REGARDfNG HASTINGS POND PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT As recommended by the Hastings Planning Commission on December 8. 2004 A complete copy of Ordinance 392 is avaBabie for inspection at the City CteriCs Office, City Hol. 201 E. State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 This ordinance shall taxa effect and shall be in ful force from the date of its publication in the Hastings Banner pursuant to toe Charter for the City of Hastings. Moved by Jasperse. with support by Townsend, that Ordinanoe 382 be adopted. Yeas; Bleam, Bowers, Cybulski. Jasperse, McIntyre, Townsend, Tubbs and May. Nays; None ADsem. nawwns I. Thomas E. Emory. City Clerk, do hereby certify that a true copy of an Ordhanoo adopted by the Hastings City Counci on the 14m day of March 2005 is availabte at the City Clerk’s Office. Thomas E. Emery, City Clark pramkRlletowmhr Meeting was caled to order te 7 DO p.m. Ron cafl: Al members present Also present: Attorney Ken Sparks, SWBCSWA Admintetrator Merk Doster and approxtnwtely 50 members of toe pubke. Ptedge of Alogim». Moment of Slant tor Tom Guthrie Jr. Approved agenda wtth addteone. Approved mmutes Board Mootings hold February 3. 9 and 23. 2005 as presented. Correspondence was reed. Public comments NONE. Pino Lake, BPH. and Hickory Comers Rre reports pteood on flte. Poke report pteood on Me. 1st Pubttc Hearing tor LakeshorteNorih Drive Pubic comments received. Passed Reeoiutton to set Sewer Foos for the Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System. Resolution 2005. Pubic comments received. Break 9:15 to 9:30. Appointed Jack Kennedy ae Township Trustee. ^ Appointed Clerk Nichols to too SWBCSWA Board. Appointed Lloyd Goyings to Board d Revtew. Passed Reeoiutton tor /Utemebvo dates for Board of Revtew. Update on Buidtog and Zoning Interviews. Approved lor advertising tor ffroighters. Dtecuoood Land Use Plan update. Cork’s report pteood on flte. Treasurer’s report pteoe zn Re. Supervisor*s report c^icod on flte. Approved lot of trfto to bo paid In too amount d $9,96523. Adjourned A m-10 p.m. Submitted by Normeteer riktoote, Cte«k Attoeted'jby: Mfco Herzog. Supervisor l""1111 Notice Of MartBBBO Foiectooure Bate TH® FWW M A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTBIQ TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WU BE U9ED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OkYICE AT THE HUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE N ACTIVE flSUTARYOUTY. ATTN PyqiAMRS; Thte aato atefr be that event, your daareBoa, V any, akafl ba Ireto edootely to the return of titebMawiounttendorad at oato, plus totereot MORTGAGE SALE - Dotautt has boon nwte In too oondMons of a mortgage made by Mttchl E. Glenn, an unmarried man, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc, Mortgagee, doted Moy 23. 2002. and recorded on Juno 6.2002 in inefrumont 1081777, in Barry coun­ ty records, lAchigan, on which mortgage foere te cteimod to be duo at too dote hereof too eon of Ono Hundred Thirty-TWo Thousand Three Hur tired Four And 48/100 Doflare ($132,304.49). InduSng Inter­ est at 8.5% par annum. Under too power of sate containod In ateri mort­ gage and toe statute In such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given tit said mortgage »MI bo foreefoeod by a sale of the mortgaged premtees, or some part of toem, al pubic vendue, at too Barry County Courthouse In Hastings at 1 DO PM. on April 14. 2005. Sted premises are situated in Township of Carlton. Bony County. Mtahigan, and are described as; The South 393 feet of toe West 280 foot of the EM 430 test of toe Southwool 1A4 d Section 34, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Carlton Township. Bany County Mfchlgan The redemption penjd shal bo 6 months from too dote of ouch sate, untese determined abendened in accordance wth MCLA 8002241a, in WTwcn case me reoempoon penoo snax do w uays from the dote of ouch sate. Doted: March 17.2006 For more information, pteaae cal: FC H 248.583.1300 Trott & Trott. P.C.____ Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Rogtelretion Systems. Inc. 30400 Totegraph Rd Sto 200 Bmgham Ferms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fie M15715F02 ammo FORECLOSURE NOTICE This Arm te a debt oofloctor attempting to cioflact a debt Any information obtainod wti bn ueed for tote purpoae. V you are In the MMary, pteaae contact our office at too number isted below. MORTGAGE SALE - Detaulhas boon made In the condflfone d a certain mortgage made by: Lawrence w. Anootocn ano vaoeene v. nnootocn, In Joint Tenancy to Southern Pacific Funding Corporation, a Caltomte Corporation Mortgagee, deled July 14, 1998 and recorded August 5, 1998 In Document No. 1018118, Bany County Rooorqp, lAtfXgen. Said mortgage was subsequently assigned through mesne assignments to: JPMorgan Chase Bonk, as Trustee tor toe registered holders ot ACE Securities Corporation Homo Equfly Loon Trust Series 2004HS1, Asset Becked Para-Through CortHcotei on which mortgage toere te cteknod to bo duo at too date hereof toe sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Throe Hundred Ntoeteon Dolors and Eighteen Cents ($82,319.18) inducing interest 10.55% per annum. Under the power of eate contained in sold mort­ gage end too statute in such case made and providod. notice Is hereby gteon toot eaid mortgage wR bo torectoeed by a safe of toe mortgaged premtees, or some part of toem. at pubfle venue, at tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1D0PM. on Thursday, April 21,2005. Said premtees are Muated In \fltago of Dolton. Bany County, Michigan, and are deoerfood as: The North 1/2 of Lote 28 and 29 of Potion Ptet according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats. Page 29, excepting therefrom too Soutoeastemly Extension of Main Street aa found recorded in Uber 1 of Plots, Pe^a 33, said SM ateo being port of J.R. Bueht Hrel Addflfon to too VBago d Dotton. Commonly known as 144 Mapte. Deton Ml 49046 Tho redemption period shal be 6 months from too dote of ouch sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, In which case tho redemption period shat bo 30 days from toe dale of such sate. Doted: FEBRUARY 14.2006 JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Trustee for the regtetered hoktero of ACE Securities Corporation Homo Equity Loan Trust Serios 2004-HS1. Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates. Assignee of Mortgage Attorneys; Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South BNd. Suite 100 Rochester HBs, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Rte No: 05-32202______ Pub: 3/24 -4^4 �The Hoangs Benner - Thuredey. March 24. 2006 - Pipe 17 Notice Of Mortgage Foroctoeure Sate TH® FIRM ® A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAffi WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MH-TTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TNo Mio may bo MORTGAGE SALE • Default hot boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph W. Mdofland aka Joseph W. McClelland, joined by his wife Amy S. Mdettand aka Amy S McCMand, orig­ inal mortgagor(s), to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated November 22. 2002. and recorded on December 6,2002 in instru­ ment 1003183. in Bany county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there it claimed to bo duo at toe dole hereof the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Nine And 08/100 Dollars ($83,529.06). indudtog totereot at 6.5% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wfll be torectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings al 1:00 PM, on April 7,2006. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. 5any County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in tho Northeast 1/4 of Section 28. Town 3 North. Range 8 West, described as: Commencing at tho Northeast comer of said Section 28; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 27 seconds West 537.64 loet along the North Ine of said Section 28. thence South 00 degrees 07 mtautes 33 seconds East 33 00 feet; thence South 84 degrees 03 minutes 06 seconds Wool 496J9 foot to tho centerline of Nashville Road; thence Southeasterly 395.79 feet along said centoriine and too arc of a curve to the let. the radius ot which is 1642.15 feet, thence contra! angle of which io 13 degress 46 mintues 34 seconds and too chord of which boors South 35 degrees 58 minutes 06 sec­ onds East 304.83 foot; thence continuing along said oontertno Souto 42 degrees 52 mintues 20 sec­ onds East 277.31 feet to tho true point of beginning; thence North 38 degrees 56 minutes 29 seconds East 223Xt feet; thence North 33 degrees 07 min­ utes 10 seconds East 180 feet more or tees to the I Ms tarty right of way Ina of toe former Mtohigan Central Railroad; thence Southeasterly Stang std right of way Ine Io said centerline of Naahvflfe Road; thence Northwesterly along aaid centerline to tho point of beginning. Subject to an eaasmont for pubic highway purposes over too Southwesterly 33 loot thereof tor Nasnvwe noeo. Tho redemption period shal be 6 months from too date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wflh MCLA 600.3241a. in which case too redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: March 10. 2005 For more Information, pteaae cal: FC S 248.503.1304 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Chase Home Finance, LLC succes­ sor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage WE OBTAIN VflLL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW JF YOU ARE M ACTIVE I8LTTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thto aato may be reodndod by the forectooing mortgagee. In M etML your damegee, If an* etal be Smil­ ed eotety to tho return of tho bid e—nunt tendered at sate, plus interact MORTGAGE SALE - Detautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronald Lee Mapes, a single men, original mortgagors), to Option Ono Mortgage Coroporatton. a CaNomta Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 2. 2004, and recorded on June 8.2004 in instrument 1128050, in Bany county records, Michigan, on which mortgage toere Is claimed to be due at too date hereof too sum of Ono Hundred Thirty-One Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-One And 61/100 Doflare ($131,231.61), including Interest at 9.3% per annum. Under the power of safe containod In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, noticed hereby given that said mortgage wfll bo torectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al pubic vendue, al too Bany County Courthouse in Hastings al 1:00 PM. on March 31. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Thomapple. Barry County, Michigan, and are deecribod as: Parcel A: That part of •* Southwest IM Section 33, Town 4 North, Rango 10 West, described as: Commencing at toe Northwest comer of too Southwest 1M of said Section 33; thence Souto 42018 foot for piece of beginning; thence South 234.10 foot; thence Easst 186 feet; thence North 234.19 foot; thence West 186 foot to the piece of beginning. Parcel B: That part of tho Southwest IM of Section 33. Town 4 North. Range 10 West deecribod as: Commencing at the West 1M comer; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 42041 feet along toe East-West 1M Ine of said section; thence North 80 degrees 54 minutes 42 seconds East 186 feet parallel with the Last­ Wool 1M Ine of aaid sectton to toe point of begin­ ning; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 42 sec­ onds East 18b feet; thence South CO degrees 00 mtnutoo 00 seconds East 310 feet; thence South 89 degress 54 minutes 42 seconds West 180 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 310 foot to the point of beginning. Tho redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such safe, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case tho redemption period shal bo 30 days front tho date of such sale. Dated: March 3. 2005 For more information, please cal: FC G 248.503.1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Option One Mortgage Coroporatton. a Caflfomia Corporation 30400 Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte 4049893F01 omm. • NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE TH® RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE 08TAM WIX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY SER­ VICE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUM3ER BELOW. ATTENTION POTENTIAL PURCHASERS AT FORECLOSURE SALE: Green Tree Servicing LLC (tk/a/ Conseco Ftoxisir^ Servicing Corp.) may rescind this sate at an/ time prior to the end of the redemption period. In that event, your dam­ ages, if any, shall bo limited to return of your bid amount tendered at toe aato, plus interest. Detautt having boon made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Tracy L Everts, a single woman, and Robert J. Durek, a single man, to Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco finance Servicing Corp.), dated February 29. 2000, and recorded in tho Office of the Register of Deeds for tho County of Bany in tho State at Michigan on March 21, 2000, in Document No. 1042311, et. aoq., on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due as of the dale of this Notice the sum of $131,891.55, together with interest at 8.50 percent per annum. NOW THEREFORE, Notice is hereby given that toe power of sate contained in said Mortgage has become operative and that pursuant to that power of sale and MCL 600.3201 et seq., on April 28, 2005 M1p.m..at the East steps of the Circuit Court Bufldtag in Hastings, Michigan, tool being the piece tor holding the Circuit Court and/or for conducting such forectoeure sates for toe County of Barry, there wfll bo offered at public sale, the premtees, or some part thereof, described in said Mortgage as foflows, towit: PARCEL D: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST COR­ NER OF SECTION 3. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 37'49' EAST ON THE NORTH SECTION UNE. 725.50 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 89 DEGREES 37'49" EAST ON THE NORTH SEC­ TION LINE 310.00 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 06-34' WEST 330.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 37'49' WEST.310 00 FEET. THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 0634" EAST. 330.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A 66 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES, THE CENTERLINE OF SAID EASEMENT BEING DESCR BED AS COMMENC­ ING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 3; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 03X37" WEST ON THE WEST SECTION UNE; 55.80 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THS DESCHIPTION; THENCE THE CENTER­ LINE RUNS AS FOLLOWS: SOUTH 84 DEGREES 22W EAST. 44.43 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 73 DEGREES 23‘ 19" EAST, 53.57 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 67 DEGREES 5335" EAST. 5338 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 60 DEGREES 40*30' EAST. 50.13 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 81 DEGREES 27*33" EAST. 77.19 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 85 DEGREES 3238' EAST. 6835 FEET; THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 23' 43' EAST. 178.04; THENCE NORTH 70 DEGREES SO'ST EAST. 195.61 FEET; THENCE NORTH 77 DEGREES 3027“ EAST. 47.96 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 09 DEGREES 23DT EAST, 120.42 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 67 DEGREES <W5V EAST 17433 FEET ^ TOTHEPOWTOF OBNNie Detautt has been made In condflton ot the SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS; RESERVATIONS Mortgage ("Mortage"), made as of September 30. RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF RECORD. 1900, by Jon S. and Kim A. Stack, mortgagors, to ?FANY. Bank Ono, NA, original mortgagee, recorded on The redemptton period ahafl be vix (6) months October 12,1909, in toe office of the Bany County from toe date of sate unlees toe property is aban­ Register of Deeds, st Uber 1036469, P^ee 1-0, doned pursuant to MCL 6003241a. in which case ano assignee to rranxjin ureon Management the redemption period ahafl be thirty (30) days from Corporation ("Mortgagee") in an Assignment of toe dote of aato or abandonment, if abandonment Mortgage, recorded on January 18, 2005, In too occurs after sale. office of the Barry County Register Deeds, at Uber BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. P.C. 1140195, Psge 1, on which Mortgage there is Green Tree Servicing LLC ctalmed to bo due and unpaid to Mortgagee, aa of (MUa Conseco Rnandng Servicing Corp.) February 24, 2005, the sum of $119331.07, plus BY: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) attorney fees. No logoi or oquttabie proceedng la Attorneys tor Mortgagee instituted to recover the debt or any part of toe 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 debt secured by toe Mortgage, or if any suit ar proTraverse Cty. Michigan 49606-5817 coodtog has been instituted, toe same has been (231) 041-9880 orami dteoontinuod, or an execution upon too judgment NOTICE OF MORTGAGE BALE WHEREAS, detautt hav been made in tho terms and condition* of a certain mortgage mode by Thomas A. Burke and Jo-Ann Burke, husband and wife, Mortgagors, to Traverse Mortgage Corporation a Michigan corporation. Mortgagee, dated the 27ih day of November, A.D.. 2001. and recorded in toe Office of the Register of Deeds lor toe County of Barry and State of Mu^gan, on the 8th day of December. A.D.. 2001, aa Instrument No. 1070853. WHEREAS, the amount of claimed to be due on the said mortgage as of the date of this notice is the sum of sixty-five thousand one hundred forty-three and 15/100 doflars ($85.1543.15). for principal and intereel and, WHEREAS, no suit rx proceedings at tew or in equity have boon tastto**d to recover toe debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof, and default having boon made whereby the power of aato contained in said mortgage has become oper­ ative. NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of toe power of aato containod In aaid mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the Stale of Michigan in such case made and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on THURSDAY the 7th day of Aprt. 2005. at 140 o'clock in the afternoon, local lime, said mortgage wfll bo torectoeed at a sale at public auction to too highest bidder at toe oast door of the Circuit Courthouse in toe City of Hastings, County of Derry and State of Michigan (that being the ptooo of hold­ ing Circuit Court in aaid County), of too premtees described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may bo necessary to pay toe amount due, as afore­ said, on aaid mortgage with toe interest thereon at six and too eighths percent (6.625%) per annum and al legal costa, charges and expenses, includ­ ing toe attorney tee stowed by lew. and atoo any sums which may bo paid by toe undersigned, nec­ essary to protect its interest In toe premises. Tho premtees deecribod in said mortgage are aa foflows: Property situated in toe Cly of Hastings. County of Bony. State of Mtohigan, to wit: LAND IN THE CITY OF HASTINGS. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 11, ROBERT I. HENDERSHOTTS FIRST ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. EXCEPT: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 11; THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH UNE OF LOT 11; TO A POINT 3 FEET FROM BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY TO THE SOUTHEAST COR­ NER OF LOT 11; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Commonly known aa: 517 N. Congress, Hastings, Ml 49056. Parcel No. 08-55-060011-00. i no reoampoon penoo ones oe u morons irom toe data of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with 1948CL 8CJ3241* in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from toe date al such sale. Dated: February 24,2005. (reverse Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee CHARLES A. FORREST. JR Attorney for Traverse Mortgage Corp. 703 E. Court St. FflnL Ml 48603 Telephone: (810) 238-4030 TH® FIRM ® DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. rtouco wi mortgage rorecioeurw moo TH® FIRM ® A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia aato may bo reodndod by tho forodocing mortgagee. In MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Rcoort J. Yamngton. a single man. original mortgagor(a), to Broadmoor Financial Services, Inc., a Mtohigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated April 26. 1999. and recorded on April 29. 1999 in instnxnent 1028856, and assigned by mesne assignments to Bank of American, NA. as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof tho sum of Eighty-Four Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Three And 157100 Doflars ($04383.15), indudtog interest at 6.5% par annum. Under the power of aato containad in aaid mort­ gage and toe statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given toot said mortgage odi bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premies*, or some part of toem. at pubic vondue, at the Barry County Courttiouse in Hastings at 1W PM, on March 31.2005. Said premises are situated In Township at Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the southeast 1 /4 of section 23, town 4 north, range 9 west, described as: commencing at too south 1/4 comer of said section; toonoo north 01 degrees 30 minutes 26 seconds east 264436 teat along the west flnu of said southeast IM ; toonoo south 88 degrees 35 minutes 54 seconds east 870.0 feet along tho north Ins of said ooutosaotIM to toe place of beginning; toonoo south 88 degress 35 minutes 54 seconds oast 44738 toot; ffwnoo south 01 degrees 26 minutes 11 seconds west 433.14 toot; toonoo south 88 degrees 40 minutes 17 seconds east 75.0 feet; toonoo south 01 degrees 26 minutos 11 seconds west 75.0 teat; thence north 88 degrees 40 mtoutes 17 seconds west 522.91 toot along too north fine of too south 812.31 toet of toe north i/2 of said soutoeaet 1M; thence north 01 degress 30 minutes 26 seconds oast 508.71 tool to the pteoo of bogtontog. subfoct to and together wflh an easement for togrees. egress and utility purpose over a 68 fact wide strip of land, toe conteritoe of which io described as: commencing at the south 1M oomsr of said section 23. town 4 north, range 9 west; thence north 01 degrees 30 mtoutes 26 seconds oast 228538 toet along too west fine ot said aoutooest IM to toe place of beginning of said easement; toonoo south 88 degrees 35 mtoutes 54 seconds east 298.0 tool along too south Ina of toe north 360 teat of aaid southeast IM; thence souto 80 degress 03 minutes 56 seconds east 225.87 teat; toenoo north 70 degress 51 mtoutes 30 seconds east 37230 toot to the east Nne of tho west 670 toet of said aoutooest 1/4; thence north 83 degrees 09 mtoutes 29 sec­ onds east 262.35 feet; toonoo north 75 degrees 56 mtoutes 41 seconds oast 444.72 feet to too pteoe of ending al said easement Tho redemption period shall bo 12 months from too date of such sale. Dated: March 3, 2006 For more irdormaiion, ptease cafl: FC G 248.503.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. . Attorneys For Bank of American. NA. 30400 Telegraph Rd Sto 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-6822 Fite #048344'-01 ___ Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sato TH® RRM S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE N ACTIVE INLITARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thto oato may bo FORECLOSURE NOTICE THB NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COII PCT A DEBT, AND ANY MTORMATKM ODTAMED WIL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Detautt has been made In lhe tome and on*aom of a Mortgage made by SCOTT H. COS­ GROVE and SELENA M COSGROVE, husband and wM. ot 11571 Kingabury Road. Dafron, Michigan 49046. <0 CHCHCEONE Mortgage Company of Michigan, a Michigan corporMon, of 109 Eaat Divtoloo. Sparta. Michigan 49345, Mtrtgagee. The Mortgage la dated Ftauary 18. 2004, and la recorded In ta Otka of ta Ragictor of Daede lor ta County ot Bany and State of Mtohigan on February 23. 2004, m hatnanent number 1122814. Tha aum claimed to be due wid owing on ta Mortgage m of tadta el NaNdOoe la One Hundred Three Thouamd Four Hundred Twenty Dollar, and 28/100th, (8103.420 28) Inctadfrig principal and intoreet Under ta power ot rale contained In aaid Mortgage and ta alatuto In auch com made and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thuredey. ta Slat day ot March. 2006. to 1:00 p.. In ta attomoon, l ew time, eaid Mortgage wto be torectoeed to a aaie to puMc auclon to ta highest bidder at ta Eato door to ta Courthouse to 220 W. Stole Street Hatotogs. MtoNgen 48068 (tat bek? ta ptooo to htodtog Ctato Court In said County), to ta premboe and land described In ta Mortgage, or ao much toereto m may be neceaawy to pav-x amount due on ta Mortgage, togata: wan Merest, lagto ooats. and charges and upeneet. todudtog ta aRomey too. and toer- oy aura which may ba paid by ta undentorwd necessary to protect its totoreet Said piamtoer. arc dtuatad to Bany Township. Bany County NMtgan. end are described ae tat­ toos: Comiiencng at ta East i t comer to Section g. Tbwn 1 Not*. Range 9 Weto. Bany Township. Bany County. Mtoiigwt tanci Sou* 00-41'40* Eato. 330.06 M along ta Cast ta to said Section; tanoe North 8^34*13* YCtto. 867.09 Met to ta Thio Point to Beginning; ihance Sou* ons-AT West 333.07 feet; tanco North ss-ocsg- West 43180 feet tanos North 00*6034* Waal 362.57 Met along ta West ta to ta Eaat US to ta Soutaeat 1M to said Set«on 0; tanoe Sou* 80^8'15* Eaat 8438 tost Hence Sou* 30*0306* Eaat 8731 toet tanoe Sou* 80*34'13* Eaat 11438 teat tanoe Nortt 84TT68* Eaat 12034 Met tanoe Sou* 80*34*13* EnA 90.59 Mat to ta Poka to Begtmtog. Subject to and together art* a nomaaefrahe i re imml tor Ingress, agrees and pubic uMMte purposes appurtenant thereto. 86 teal In wid*. 13 tost each side to a cantotone, described ia: Commencktg al ta East IM comer to Sadori 9. town । nonn, nanqa v wwk, oony rawrjrap, Barry County, Mtohigan; thence South 00*4140" East 681.58 feet along the Eaat Ine cl aakl Section; thence North 89*40*30* WecL 1296.40 teat; thenoe North 00*5034* Wool 9942 felt along the Weetine of ttie Eaat 1/2 of tae Southaaa’ 1/4 ol said said Section to tho Tree Poini of Boginning conteritae; thence South 80*1938* EaeL 71.07 itvet; thence South 55*353T East, 97.17 foot; thenu^ South 89*4030* East 762.48 feet; thence North 0019*21" East. 1700 feet to tw end Ql stod conferIno and a point hereinafter referred to as Reference Point "A*. Afeo a circular extension of aaid ease­ ment for aldo ear purposes having a radtas of 50 feet centersi* on aforementioned Reference Point •A*. PPN:064»0094»1-92. Commonly known ae 11571 Kingsbury Rood, Detion. Michigan 49046. Tho redemption period she! be one (1) year from •te dote of auch safe unleaj defermtood abandoned in aocortlanoo wflh 1948 CL 6003241, ta which caeo tw redemption period ahafl bo 30 days from •te dofe of ouch safe. Doted: Febroary 23,2006 OfotoeOno Mortgage Company of Mtohigan. Mortgagee mgno a. Jensen, nnomoy xx unocevne Mortgage Company of Mtohigan Law. Weathers & Rtotwtiaon. P.C. 333 Bridge Street, NW. Subs 800 Grand Rapida, Mtohigan 49504 ronosioa mwein nas Deen rerumea unsausnec, in whole or in part Under the power of sate contained in the Mortgage, and pursuant to toe Mtohigan statutes, notice la given toot on Thuredey, March 31,2005, at 1:00 pjn., local time, at toe east aide of toe' Courthouse entrance to too Barry County Courthouse. 220 West State Sir**. Hastings, Mtohigan, there wfl bo offered tar aato and eold to the highest bidder, at pubic aato, for the purpose of satfefying toe a-nounts due and unpaid on too Mortgage, togefoer with too togto costa and charges of aato, too lands, premises, and property situated in too Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County, Mtohigan, al subject to and rtefrihert by toe Mortgage (al cofloctlvely referred to as the Mongagea rrwTHSos ano rroperty ), as rosiows THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 17. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUN­ TY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 441.0 FEET ALONG THE EAST UNE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES J9 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 171.0 FEET; ZHfeNCE SOUP ’ 89 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST 256.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 170.96 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 256.0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AND TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER THE NORTH 612 FEET OF THE EAST 33 FEET OF SAID SOUTH-. WEST 1/4. TOGETHER WITH al toe improvements now or hereunder erected on toe property, and al ease­ ments. appurtenancea, and fixtures now er here­ after a part of the property. Al replacements and additions shal atoo be covered by tote "Security InetrumenL" Al of toe foregoing is referred to in thia •Security tnstrumenT aa toe "Property." The redemption period ahal bo atx months of toe date of the aeto. Dated; FebruaryJ8,2005 Franklin Credl Management Corporation cfo Geoffrey A. Reida Diddnoon Wright PLLC 200 Ottawa NW. Suite 900 Grand Rapida. Ml 49503 (616) 458-1300 (3/24) WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW r YOU ARE N ACTIVE INLITARYDUTY. ATTN PURCKASERS: TMa aato may ba readndad by tho forectooing mortgagee. In that event, your damagea, W any, ahal bo Hmtled actoty to tho return of the bld amount tenttored al sale, piua IntareeL MORTGAGE SALE - Defaufl has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Russell Getderwna Jr. afiefe Russell D. Gekferama, Jr., a aingto person and Sara J. Burghdoff a/k/a Sara Burghdoff, a aingto person, original mortgsgor(s). to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 31. 2002. and recorded on March 25, 2003 in instrument 1100902, in Barry county records, Mtohigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at toe date hroof the sum of Eighty Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-Four And 86/100 Doflars ($80,464.86), inducing interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and toe statute in such esse made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at im PM, on March 31.2005. Said premises *ve situated in Viflage of Freeport. Barry Court;, Michigan, and are described as: Al Lots Eight (8). Nine (9) and Ten (10), Block Sixteen (16) ot Samuel Rouahb Addition to tho Viflage of Freffixxt. aocordtog to too recorded ptet thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plato on Page 23. Irving Township. Village of Freeport, Barry County, Mtotigan _______ The redemption period ahal be 6 months Irom the date ot such safe, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period ahafl be 30 days from tha date of such sale. Dated: March 3. 2005 For more Information, please cafl: FC C 248.503.1301 Troll & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 46025-5622 _____ Fae 4049919F01 °“““ MORTGAGE SALE - Defaufl has boon made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by JoSrey McMahon aAua Jeffrey L McMahon and Margaret McMahon, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated February 22.2001, and recorded on March 2, 2001 in instrument 1065639, to Bany county records, Michigan, on which mortgage toere is claimed to bo duo at too date hereof too sum of Ntoety-Ntoe Thousand Four Hundred Three And 11/100 Doflars ($89,403.11), todudtog totoreet at 11.05% per annum. Under the power ot Mie contained In Mid mort­ gage and the statute In auch caM made and pro­ vided. notice i, hereby given that aaid mortgage Ml be torectoeed by a eale of the mortgaged premiMe, or aome part ot them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Haadnga at 1:00 PM. on March 31. 2005 Said premises are altuated m VHage ot Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 32 ot Chartaeon HeVea Addtai No. 2 Io the Village ot MkMevBe auordhg to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded In Uber 4 of Plata on Pago 62. The redemption period shal bo 6 monthe tan the date of ouch sale, urtaa dotarminod aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. In which com tho redemption period ahal be 30 daye from the dale ot auch aete. Dated: March 3. 2005 For more information, pteaae cal: FCS 248.593 1304 Trott 6 Trott P.C. Attorneys For Chase Home Finance, LLC -jeoaosor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Sto 200 Bingham Farm,. Michigan 48025-5822 File »049441F01 awn ING TO COLLECT A DBBT. ANY INFORMATION PO8E. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBSI BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MLfTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Dofeufl has been made in Kathy King, husband and wife, original mort­ gagors). to ABN AMRO Mortgsge Group, Inc., Morfosgoo, dafed November 19,2001, and record­ ed on November 30. 2001 in instrument 1070614. to Bany county records. Mtohigan, on which mort- Hundred Thirty And 51/100 Doflars ($107,93041), Indudtog interest at 5.629% per annum. Under tho power of sate contained in said mort- bo foredoood by a safe of the mortgaged premises, County Courthouoo ta Hastings st 140 PM, on March 31,2005. Said premiers tn situated ta Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Mtohigan. and are deecribod as: Lot 3b of Pioneer Acree, aocordtag to tho recorded plat thereof, ae recorded h Uber 3 of ---- * Mi- M -V -A ins recernpoon penoo snau oe A o morans irom donod In accordance wflh MCLA 800.3241a. ta from lhe date of ouch cate. Dated: March 3,2005 For more Information, pteaae cal: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, toe. 30400 Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Mtohigan 46025-5822 Rte 4031238F02 �P«0» 18 - ThuraOay. March 24. 2005 - The HasBr^a Banner Easter Sunday to complete area Holy Week observances by Patricia Johns bers will be held in the school foyer from Tenebrae (service of'darkness.') worship Hastings. Call 945-9574 for more informs explained at the Maundy Thursday service Staff Writer 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. The service will begin at service at 7:30 p.m. Good Friday. tion or check the website at www.hastings- at Woodgrove Brethren-Christian Parish, 7 Area churches will round out Holy 10 a m. and will include the congregation's On Holy Saturday. March 26. worship fumc.org. p.m. The symbolic meal that Christians Week observances on Easter Sunday. praise team, chancel choir, a brass ensem­ will begin at 7:30 p.m. This Easter Vigil Holy Week worship services at Leighton March 27. ble and a message from the pastor, the Rev. includes the celebration of baptisms and United Methodist Church. 4180 - 2nd in this meal. The Passover celebrated Dr. Jeff Garrison. affirmations of baptism. Street. Caledonia (corner of 142nd Avenue God's salvation of the Hebrew slaves from Maundy Thursday services are planned for tonight in some churches. This Community Easter Service is a "Resurrection The of Our celebrate as the Lord's Supper has its roots Lord" and 2nd Street between Middleville and captivity to the Egyptians. Children will At Easter services at 9:30 a.m. March return to a previous era. During the 1950s Sunday. March 27. includes, worship al 6 Dorr) include a Holy Thursday worship ask die traditional questions about the sig­ 27. St Francis Episcopal Church on Marsh and 1960s, the church often held Easter im, breakfast at 7:30, an egg hunt at 8:30 service tonight at 7 p.m., including Holy nificance of die Passover meal. Songs and Road in Orangeville parishioners will Sunday worship at Central School. After and it will conclude with Easter worship at Communion and healing prayer. prayers will be offered and the evening return special "mite" boxes to help support adding a second Sunday worship service, 10 a.m. with the celebration of First building a Habitat for Humanity house in worship was held in the church. Going Communion. Grace Lutheran Church is on shown, Benton Harbor this June. back to Central School with an increase in North Avenue across from Tendercare. covenant renewal service. Easter Sunday will begin with the sun­ led On Good Friday, the JESUS film will be beginning at 7 with p.m. a will conclude with the serving of com­ munion. Easter morning will begin with a service Services at St Francis will be held at seats will allow the congregation to com­ Holy Week services at Zion Lutheran 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 24, and Friday, bine its Sunday morning services, as well Church in Woodland are scheduled for rise service at 6:30 with a drama presenta­ Woodgrove at 7:30 ajn. in the sanctuary. as open them up io the community. Maundy Thursday with Holy Communion tion. A pancake breakfast will be served Following the service, Easier breakfast at 7 p.m.. and a Good Friday Tenebrae immediately following. A free-will offer­ will be served in the Fellowship Hall from service, 7 p.m. ing will be accepted, with the proceeds 8:30 to 9:15 ajn. Church school classes for March 25 at 7:30 p.m. for Maundy by youth and members lay of Thursday and Good Friday. The church Due to the change in location, there will will bold an Easter Vigil service beginning be no Sunday school on Easter Sunday, but at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 26. there will be children's church. A nursery Easter Sunday will include sunrise wor­ benefiting the Senior High Youth mission all ages will meet at 9:30 ajn. The Lenten for smaller children will also be provided. ship: 8 a-m., Easter breakfast 9 a.m. and trip to Pennsylvania in June. A resurrec­ Journey of Prayer concludes at die empty the Festival Eucharist at 10:30 a.m. tion service will be held « 9:30. featuring Resurrection Cross created from thirteen Fust Presbyterian Church of Hastings invites the community to join in celebra­ tion of Easter Sunday. March 27. The For more information, call First Presbyterian Church ar (269) 945-5463. Hastings First United Methodist Church a drama presentation. blooming lilies to represent the Risen Sunday morning service will be held in the Grace Lutheran Church has Maundy is planning a special service at 7:30 p.m. For more information or directions to historic Central School auditorium, 509 Thursday worship at 7:30 p.m., which will Thursday, March 24, to remember the last the church, please call the churo*.: office at South Broadway (two blocks north of the include The Potter's Liturgy. On Good days of Jesus. This service will include (616) 891-8028 Monday-Thursday from 9 church). A time for fellowship with coffee, Friday, it will be host for the annual Silent communion, music and the extinguishing a.m. to 3 p.m.. or visit the church on the juice, and baked goods prepared by mem­ Crosswalk at 9:30 a.m. There will be a of candles. Child care will be provided. web atwww.leigittoochurch.org. On Easter Sunday, the day will begin POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMM9) BELOW r YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: TMs Wl my ba MORTGAGE SALE - Drtauit has been mads In tn® cononons or a mongage maoe oy ruHiuyii m. Mir, a stogte woman and Chartea M. Kandal. a stogte man. aa Joint tenants with tufl rights ot sur■ -a- - ' l- ongmai * I— i frioragagory®/, »o wotanrrywtoo -.a— 1 r vivocsnip, Home Loans, Inc., Mortgagee. dated June 25. 2003. and recorded on August 12, 2003 In instru­ ment 1110734, In Bany county records, Mtohigan, on whtoh mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot Fflnety-Rve Thousand Rve Hundred Twenty-Seven And 41/100 Doflars ($96,627.41). indudtog interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power ot eate contained In said mort­ gage and the statute jn auch case mada and prov«3©o. nvuce is ncrecy givan inai saxj mongaga win be torectoeed by a sate cl the mortgaged premises, or some part ot them, at pubic vendue, at toe Barry County Courthouse In Hastings st 1:00 PM, on April 21,2006. Said premisos are situated to Township ot Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at a point at too Center ot Highway M-37 where too some intersects the quarter ine of Section 4, Town 2 North, Rango 0 West, for a place ot beginning, thence Hurth along the Center of said Highway 18 rode; thence East 20 rode; thono South 18 rode, more or toes to too quar­ ter Ine; toonoo West along too quarter Ine of 20 rods, more or tees, to too place of beginning. The redemption period shal bo 6 months from ths date ot ouch sate, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case tho redemption period ahafl bo 30 days from tho date of such eate. Dated: March 24.2006 For more inionnation, pteaae cal: FC X 348.583.1302 Trott 1 Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Countrywide Homo Loans, Inc. 30400 Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Btoghem Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rte #051666F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE - Detautt has boon made In tho condKtono of a certain mortgage mode by: Donato A. Cox and Dora M. Cox. husband and wile to NcSonnl City Bank of Columbus ("BANK"). Mortgagee, dated February 8, 1999 and recorded February 11, 1999 to Instrument # 1025078, Barry County Records, Michigan and was subsoquentJy assigned to: HSBC Bunk USA, ae trustee on behalf of ACE Securities Corporation Homo Equity Loan Trust and lor too registered holders of tho ACE Securities Corporation Homo Equity Loan Trust. Sertoo 2006-301, A—< Backed Pass Through Certhestes, on which mortgage toere is claimed to bo duo at too date hereof too sum of Sixty Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Four Doflare and Thirty-Eight Conte ($60,284.38) indudtog totorerJ 10.5% per annum. Under tho power of sate containod in ooto mort­ gage and the statute in such case made end pro­ vided, notioo Is hereby given that oato mortgogo wfll bo foredoood by a eate ot too mortgaged prernteos, or some port of them, at pubfle venue, at tho Barry County Courthouse In Hastings, Ml al 1:00PM. on Thuredey, March 31.2005. Said premises are situated in Village of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described aa: Part ot too Northwest IM ot Section 22. Town 4 North, Range 7 Wool Commencing 970 teei Souto of too Northwest Comer ot aato Section; Thence East 198 loot; Thence South 124 foot; Thence West 198 toet; Thence North 124 toot to too Place of ^Commonly known ae 211 8 Mato St, Woodtand Ml 48897 The redemption period ahafl bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wflh 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case too redemption period shall bo 30 days from tho dote of ouch sate. Dated: FEBRUARY 28. 2005 HSBC Bank USA, as trustee on behalf of ACE Securities Corporation Home Equity Loan Trust end tor too registered holders of tho ACE Securities Corporation Homo Equity Loan Trust. Series 2005SD1. Asset Backed Pass Through Certificates. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Bted. Suite 100 Rochester HRs. Ml 48307 (248)844-6123 that event, your damagea, V any; ahafl bo limit­ ed eotety to tho return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at cate, pluo Interact MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John F. Avery, a single man, original mortgagors), to Mortgage DecIronic Registration Systems, inc., Mortgagee, dated October 28. 2000, and recorded on November 3. 2000 in instrument 1051543, in Bony county records, Mtohigan, on ototoh mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at tor date hereof toe sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Two Hundred Thirty­ Seven And 03/100 Doflars ($78,237.03), inducing Interest at 10.125% per annum. Under too power of sate contatood In said mort­ gage and toe statute In ouch case made and pro­ vided, notice io hereby given toot said mortgage wM be foredoood by a eato ot tho mortgaged premtees, or oome part of thorn, st pubfle vendue, a! the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings al 1:00 PM, on March 31.2005. Said premises arc situated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are deecribod as: Commencing at too southeast comer of too northeast IM at section 23, town 2 north, range 10 west, toonoo west 220 feet, Hence north 990 loot, thenoe west 220 toet, thence south 990 feet, thence oast to tho ptooo ot beginning. Tho redemption period ahafl bo 12 months from too dote of such sate. Dated: March 3. 2005 For more information, pteeoe cal: FC D 248.683.1309 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Totegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rte 40411751FD1 orawn Nursery for infants through 2 years is available Woodgrove Parish is located at 4887 The annual Lakewood Area Ministerial Coats Grove Road. For tnnrc uuormatioc, Association lowed by breakfast at 8. This service is Services again will be held at Central Hope United Methodist Church at 2920 planned and directed by the youth of the United Methodist Church in downtown Lake Odessa. * S. M -37 Highway in Hastings win have a Live Under the Dome will be at 9:30 we obtam wax be used rm that PUR­ a.m. service. with a sunrise service at 7:30 am., fol­ church. Notice Ot Mortgage Foredoouro Sate THIS RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAIN WU. BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW W YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ^A^^PUR(yAMW^: T^ eate may be Christ and the twelve disciples in the 10:30 At Community Woodgrove Good Friday Brethren Christian call 269-948-2733 Maundy Thursday tonight at 7 pjn. service Die Good Friday service is at 7 am., followed by a traditional service at Parish, elements of a traditional Jewish pjn. On Sunday, the church holds an 11. The church is at 209 West Green St in Passover or Seder Meal will be served and Easter Sunday Sunrise service at 8 ajn. followed by breakfas*. The Easter sranhip service begins at 10 a.n'. Call 945-4995 for more information. The Hastings Free Methodist Church at the Corner of State Road and Boltwood 2005 Medicaid update Robert Longstreet is a partner with the plans an Easter sunrise service ut 8:30 ajn. with music and drama. It is followed by a law firm Gee A Longstreet, LLP, Hastings, up to a maximum of $95,160, with a mini­ where he practice, in the areas of estate mum of $19,032. planning, long term care planning, elder law, nursing home rights, business trans­ 2004, the maximum amount was $92,760 actions, real estate and general civiUcrim- and the minimum amount was $18.552. breakfast buffet from 9:15 to 10:15 ajn. There will be an Easter egg hunt for the In children at 9:45 ajn. The Easter worship Hobart inal law. Often, clients come to see elder law Until July 1, 2005, the spouse who attorneys because an elder needs help tak­ remains in the community is allowed a ing care of him or henelf. The family minimum monthly income allowance of wants to know what their options are for caring for this elder. They are concerned $1,562. This amount will increase to $1,610 starting July 2005. The maximum service is at 10:30 ajn. For more itforma- tion, call the church at 945-9121. United Methodist churches of The Freeport and Middleville have bren work­ ing on collaborative services. On Maundy Thursday, ther>; will be a Seder Service Dinner at ilie United Methodist Church, beginning at 6:30 pjn. about the legal and financial implications monthly income allowance for all of 2005 The Freeport United Methodist Church of the elder's long term care needs. is $2,379. The maximum amount in 2004 will join with the Freeport United brethren Gee A Longstreet believes that to be an effective elder law attorney, you must be was $2319. Church for a community Good Friday Service at 7 pjn. able to understand the system of bousing DtwWmrwt Pmaltv Dfvtw The 7005 divestment amount is now $5,367. In options available to elders who have limi­ 2004, the divestment amount was $5350. the Middleville United Methodist Church tations caring for themselves, including If yon are currently making or are plan­ will be held with the Middleville Christian the costs of such situations, and the avail­ ning gifts or divestments to your heirs, Reformed Church at 7:30 pjn. ability of assistance with those costs please consult our office regarding the through government programs. impact of this change. THE FOLLOWING ARE CHANGES TO THE MEDICAID ASSET, INCOME AND DIVESTMENT AMOUNTS FOR 2005: £EOlcciBlLS|ianMLABIflBllL When one spouse goes into a nursing home and applies for Medicaid in 2005, die spouse wto remains in the community can keep The community Good Friday service at Easter, On the United Freeport Methodist Church will begin the day at THIS ARTICLE & OTHER INFORMATION MAY BE VIEWED AT WWW.GEEIXJNGSTREET.COM MR. LONGSTREET CAN BE 6:45 ajn. with r sunrise service, followed by breakfast. The Easter service begins at 9 a m and includes Holy Baptism. Middleville The Methodist United Church begins Easter on the hill at Ml REACHED Hope Cemetery at 6:30 a.m. with breakfast AT 269-945-3495 OR rlongstreet® gcelontstrect.com. one-half of the couple’s countable assets to follow. Then the Middleville United Methodist Church Easter service will begin at 11 ajn. The service will include Holy Baptism and professions of faith. Barry County's Largest Volume Cooper Tire Dealer Caledonia The Christian Reformed Church, 9957 Cherry Valley, corner of Notice Of Mortgage Foraotooure Sale THB RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY WFORMAnON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This eate may bo MORTGAGE SALE - Detautt has been mode in tho oondMons of a mortgage made by Keith R. Stoudt and Shannon L Stoudt. husband and wife, original mortgagor*), to Cascade Ftoandai, Inc., Mortgagee, dated Juno 15,2001, and recorded on Juno 28. 2001 in instrument 1082168, and rere­ corded on August 2.2001 In inelrumerit 1084061, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to US. Bank National Association as Trustee in successor or to interest to Bonk Ono as Trustee tor Credfl Suisse First Booton MBS 2002-26 as assignee by an assignment. on which mortgage there ie ctaimod to bo duo at the date hereof too sum of Ono Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Eight And 91/100 Doflars ($123,868.91), todudtog totereot at 8.875% per annum. Under toe power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and toe statute to ouch case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby glvon that aaid mortgage wR bo foredoood by a sale of too mortgaged premises, or some port ot them, at pubfle vonduo, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1W PM. on April 7.2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are deecribod ar A parcel ot land in too Southwest 1M of Section 36. Town 1 North, Rango 8 West, described as being a parcel 205 foet East and West by 213 foot North and South in tho Southwest cor­ ner of said Southwest 1/4. Tho redemption period shal bo 8 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a, to which caoe toe redemption period ahal bo 30 days from too date of ouch sale. Dated: March 10, 2005 For more information. tMawcal: FC D 248.593.1309 Iroa 4 TnXL P.C. Anomev. For U.S. Bw* NcbOfWl AMOdrtkxi m Trustee In aucceeeor or m Interest Io Bank Ona a* Trustee for Credit Suisse first Boston MBS 2002­ 20 30400 Telegreph Rd Sts 200 Bingham Ferms. Michigan 4402S4S22 Frfo SO49227F01 cae. All Cooper Tires Still On Sale! Front Brake Jobs *69“ son ouBBUtiff hum OIL, FILTER &LUBE $1699 100th Street and the M-37 Highway, will celebrate Good Friday at 7 pjn. with a service that includes singing and commun­ ion. On Easter morning, the service will be a celebration of praise with singing and music, starting at 9:30 ajn. Dr. R. Scott Greenway is the senior pastor and Reverend Jack DeJong is the associate pastor. For more information call 616-891­ 1512. Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 325 W. Center St, Hastings, will bold a Maundy Thursday service Thursday, March 24, at 7 UP TO 5 WAITS p.m. The service will include Holy Eucharist, foot washing and an Agape meal in the Parish Hall. There will be Rear Drum Transmission Hush w/fliter Brakes *74 l NKTCM$BlBfnHUCB *79 ♦ HOST CARSMUfiHT MBS Good Friday services at noon snd 7 pjn. There will be a service at 10 ajn. Saturday The Great Easter Vigil and Baptism at begin at 7 pjn., followed by a reception. On Easter Sunday, there will be services with Holy Eucharist at 8 and 10 ajn. Quimby United Methodist Church will have a Maundy Thursday service with communion at 7 p.m. The Easter service will be at 11 a.m. The church is at 3180 East M-79 Highway in Hastings. Faith United Methodist Church in Delton has a Maundy Service planned for 7 pjn. on March 24. The Good Friday service on March 25 at 7 p.m. will include 5th Annual the drama, "Last Supper." Easter include a'sunrise service at 7:30 a.m., followed by breakfast at 8 ajn., Sunday school at 9 a.m., followed by the Easter worship service at 10. The church is M day, everyday, GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES. FREE estimates everyday. .. Wilder’s Tire & Auto Service 269-948-2192 located on M-43 in Delton. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Wirch 24, 2005 - Page 12 DELTON, continued from page 1--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- the last two yean. "People ere tired of the cuts, snd lhe legis­ lature needs to hear from parents and school supports as much or more than they bear from the 'don't raise my taxes' group. “It's easy to say education is number one.” he added. “Il's hard to make it number one ” “The legislators have been hearing so long from the no-tax groups... that they believe that is the stance of everybody,” Archer said. “Unfortunately for people who don't like taxes, the school is only funded by taxes, whether it’s one type or another...” The superintendent said other kinds of taxes could be examined for more funding support. One could be a service tax that could address many visitors to Michigan participat­ ing in recreational services. “We have some services I appreciate we don’t tax. I don't think it’s necessary to tax funeral homes, I don’t think it’s necessary to tax some of the essential services,” Archer Proposal A, passed by voters statewide in 1994, changed school funding by lowering property taxes, raising the sales tax and put­ ting the state mostly in charge of financing public education. Delton school officials say they fear slate lawmakers aren’t hearing the local voices of those most affected by state budget cuts, and they aren’t being held accountable. said. “But I look at the recreational services, we pay no tax on them. Going to the movies — why don’t you pay a tax on that? Everybody says it will drive business away, well it won’t,” Archer said. “And remember when they said that about the 10 cent collec­ tion on cans and bottles...” Internet sales tax also has been talked about, something that affects Michigan busi­ nesses who may lose profits to Internet sales. Working to finding taxes to fund schools that won’t “hit” the poor is an important issue. “The word tax is not a four letter word...” Archer said. Archer and School Board Trustee Tony Crosariol attended the second annual MASB Robert Clifford Hustwick Truman E. Dryer ALAMOGORDO - Truman E. Dryer, 54- xBATTLE CREEK - Robert Clifford Hustwick. age 88, of Battle Creek and for­ merly of Phoenix. Arizona and Roswell, New Mexko. pasaed away March 21. 2005 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. He was bom in Battle Creek to Charles and Mary Ann (Wilson) Hustwick on January 31. 1917. He was a longtime resident of Battle Creek and Delton (Fair Lake) with his first wife. Hazle (Zellers) Hustwick. He retired from Ralston Purina in 1980. Robert was a World War II veteran, serving his country by enlisting in the Navy and mining to be a medical corpsman. He was stationed in Hawaii and was also called up for active duty during the Korean War. After retirement, be tranelcd extensively with his second wife. Martha Dawn (Kartell) Hustwick and resided in the Charlotte area. They later retired to Roswell. New Mexico until her death. Robert moved to Phoenix in 2004. Robert was preceded in death by his first wife, Hazle and his second wife. Mzrtha; sis­ ter. Madge Carpenter: and infant grand­ daughter. Jillian Louise Hustwick. He is survived by daughter. Rebecca J. (Dr. Michael) Fairfax of Scottsdale. Arizona: son. Rt. Rev. David T. (Susan) Hustwick of Hastings; daughter. Margaret E (Dr. Mark) Curtis of Granger, Indiana; seven grandchil­ dren and six great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Bedford Volunteer Rescue Squad and a former member of St Thomas Episcopal Church. Battle Creek. He was a founding member of the 25 Year Club at Ralston Purina and a member of Kiwarns Robert's bobbies included leaching reading to adults in the Roswell area and be was an avid wood carver. A memorial service will take place 11 ajn. April 16. 2005 at Ss. Andrew and Matthias Anglican Church. 2415 McCann Road. Hastings. Memorial contributions can be made to Ss. Andrew and Matthias Anglican Church. Robert's remains were donated to Michigan State University for medical research. The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home. www.shawfuneralhonie.com APPLE VALLEY. CALIF. - Pauline Bird pasaed away Monday. March 21. 2005 in Ridgecrest, Calif. Pauline w-as 93. Funeral services will be held at New Hope Free Methodist Church. 5665 Eastern Ave SJE. in Kentwood at 1 p.m. on March 30. 2005. Rev. Kimber Decker will officiate. Mre. Bird was born June 23. 1911 in Belding. Pauline met Lawrence Bird in Grand Rapids and they were married in South Bend. Ind. on August 14. 1929. In 1934. they moved to Woodland to begin an advertising agency and eventually started the Woodland Neighbor News Paper. Pauline waa actively involved in civic affairs in Woodland and Barry County. In Lfi56. -due -i/i-A.-rhsnim. in, vnraiinn - thrv moved to Grand Rapids. In 1959, they moved to Victorville Calif, and eventually began self-employment in preschool education as director of Kiddie Klub Preschool of Apple Valley, Calif, from 1963 to 2000. Mrs. Bird was actively involved with her husband in church and radio ministry. She served as minister of visitation in the Little Country Church, serving the elderly and shut-ins in local care homes. She was nomimated for “volunteer of the year” by the town of Apple Valley in 1999 for her service to the community. She was known for her tireless energy and devotion to her family, friends and others, but most importanly, her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Lawrence Bird Sr. She is survived by her brother, Ward Bodine of Redlands. Calif.; her children and spouses, Eleanor and Stan Chase of Kalamazoo. Gloria and Howard Martin of Lansing. Larry and Jane Bird of Ridgecrest, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchil­ dren; one great-great-grandchild. Her wish for all of her family and friends would be that they would come to know the Lord Jesus Christ as their Saviour, so they will spend eternity with her in heaven. year-old resident of Alamogordo, lost his long, courageous battle to cancer at his home on March 19,2005. He was born on December 9. 1950 in Howell. He lived in Michigan most of his life, moving to Alamogordo in 1998. Truman was a farm hand until he joined the U.S. Army, serving his country in Viet Nam and Germany. While in the military, be worked as a truck driver which became his lifelong career. He traveled most of the 50 states and received awards for his good driv­ ing and safety record. His passions in life were his wife Joann, and his massive collection of model trucks, cars, motorcycles and airplanes. He enjoyed renovating houses and cars and he enjoyed being a truck driver. He was a loving and car­ ing person who touched and helped many who were around him. Truman is survived by his wife and best friend Joann, and his driving t uddy and good friend. Partner, his dog of the family home; Joann's children, who became his own, Monica Enriqu** and her husband Miguel of Delaware and Joaquin Balboa and his fianc6 Shawn of Maryland. He is also survived by his Mom Betty Gilchrist and Pop Melvin Gilchrist of Alamogordo; sisters Helen Dryer of Alamogordo, Barbara Sams and her husband Mike of Hastings. Kathy Bourdon and her husband Ralph of Alamogordo; and step­ brothers. Robert and Randall Gilchrist, both of Michigan. He had many nieces and nephews who loved hu^ greatly. Dwipg. his last sur­ rounded by his family ipcludmg his brothers and sisters-in-!aw. These “Angels” cared for him and made his life more bearable and he touched their lives with his patience and his quick wit Everyone is grateful that h: was a part of their lives and is now their Angel watching over them. A memorial service was held on Wednesday. March 23, 2005 at Our Lady of the Light Catholic Church in La Luz. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to suggest that donations be made the Alamogordo Hospice, CAPPED, or to Cancer Research. Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Bany Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. 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Crosariol said the conference provided the opportunity to spend the day talking about school funding. During the lunch period of the conference there was time for legislators to come and visit with the 300 to 400 visitors to the event. A polling service shared some surveys al the conference snd noted (of those polled) 60 percent felt that funding for schools should not be cut. The topic of BUI 246 was raised, and Crosariol said they should maybe pass a reso­ lution in support of the measure at their next board meeting. The bill focuses on many issues schools are facing hl the current eco­ nomic climate. “The highlight right now is this Senate Bill 246." Archer said. '"The pretext of 246 is to guarantee school funding, not just K-12 schools, but that includes community colleges and universities, too." One aspect of the bill highlighted in an overview by the K-16 Coalition for Michigan’s Future states, “Minimum funding would increase based on the rate of inflation (Consumer Price Index-CPI) or 5 percent, whichever is less." Archer said the school aid act eartier had expressed this language, but the language was later changed. Another highlight from 246 is that it would require the legislature to vote on cuts for school funding. "If there's not going to be enough funding to do it this year, they (legislators) can't just pass it off to lhe governor, they have to vote on it.” Archer said. The measure would also work to cap the school district’s contributions to pay for the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System al 12.99 percent. “Here’s the problem with the retirement rale: forever this war paid by the Stale of Michigan, at the time of Proposal A, which so many people do not understand what they voted for or what it’s about. The State of Michigan passed that over to the schools and gave us the funding at the time," Archer said. ~Tbe rate of funding has not kept up with just this rale of inflation, this is now 14.87 (per­ cent) and we're expecting a 1.47 increase this year." The projection is for the rate to go some­ where between 22 and .24 percent in the next ten years, be said. If Bill 246 were passed, it would also elim­ inate pro-rating in the middle of the year and also undress the issue of declining enrollment. There are many issues schools are facing ■snd something 246 might help alleviate if passed. The schools are the financial center of the community. Archer said. Staff participate economically in the sur­ rounding communities. With less staff, then there is less money going back into the com­ munity, be noted. The “smoke and mirrors" of school funding offer no long term solutions, only what appears Io be a quick fix for schools, he com­ mented. In other business the school board: * Heard a presentation by teacher Kannin Bourdo about lhe “Write Night" program at Delton Kellogg Elementary School. The pro­ gram allows students to make books, invites parents into the building and works on the students writing skills. Bourdo showed how the “Write Night" woiked for her students and their families as they created books "All About Me." The program works to meet the district’s goals through writing. It also shows appropri­ ate practices that can be reinforced at home. Bourdo said the program builds relation­ ships with families, as teachers, parents, stu­ dents and sometimes siblings all work In res­ ale a book. One parent said “Write Night" was a won­ derful experience and it has allowed time for parents to get to kno w other parents. The program fo.rjed at "supporting" nor “doing.” and war a “tremendous experience". Bourdo said. * Heard school updates on vinous areas of the school district. In the area of the technology department, they are testing a new Internet content filter­ ing device that will work to keep students from getting into areas they shouldn't The board also teamed that the digital video sur­ veillance system is now up and replaces th.old system. Elementary Principal Brenda Pickett said they were “excited about the 'Write Night'." She also noted next year there will be looping for first and second grade, but not for third and fourth grade. * Heard the superintendent's report to remind voters of the May 3 school election. Because of election consolidation this year, voters will vote at the same poUtng-ptacrs they did in the presidential elections last November. The new high school/middte school sign will be in place soon. .. He also noted phases three and four of con­ struction is planned to be finished this sum­ mer and bids for phase five will be at the April meeting of the board. * Ar-oaptedtha niramwui-of laaat Parker. Calvin Morrow and Nancy Bates. Easter Celebration Central School Audtorium Sunday, March 27 KMX) AM. First Presbyterian Church Invites you to Joht us as celebrate the Rhen Lordt If time is money ... • • •- �Page 20 - Thursday. March 24. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Tendercare celebrates 36th anniversary and St. Patrick’s day A lot of merriment, including circle dancing was part of Tendercare’s 36th anniversay and St. Patrick’s Day observance. David Banister Banister fills chief assistant prosecutor job David Banister. who has been with the Barry County Prosecutor’s office since 2002, has accepted the position of chief assistant prosecuting attorney. Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Gordon Shane McNeL'l, who made the announcement exclusively to WBCH radio earlier this month, said in a prepared press release: “This promotion is in recognition of David Banister’s incredible work ethic, integrity and his dedication to public service. Since joining this office Banister has been primari­ ly responsible for representing Barry County on those cases where lhe interests of children and victims of crimes of a particular Tendercare Hastings celebrated its 36th anniversary as a nursing home and had a St. Patrick’s Day Party at the same time. Irish dancers brought joy to the residents of Tendercare on St. Patrick’s Day. The dancers from Ann Feldpausch's class entertained with traditional Irish folk dances. personal nature are the issue.” Banister succeeds Thomas Evans ia the position. Evans was fired at the end of last year for what McNeill claimed war inade­ quate performance. However, Evans and a number of his supporters have called the fir­ ing politically motivated because lhe former chief assistant ran against McNeill’s ex-wife for probate judge in the primary election last August Hair and skirts were swirling at Tendercare in Hastings as the Irish dancers per­ formed. 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Nink was not wearing a seat belt. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 24. 2005 - Page 21 POLTCEBEAT Man injured in Castleton Township fire ner CLASSIFIEDS X... The Hastings BANNER 945-9554 ?r / or CASTLETON TOWNSHIP — A hou.se fire was reported to Central Dispatch 911 Wednesday. March 16 on Brooks Road near Cogswell. 1 or Run Sale $110 AMISH LOG BED w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 A 31-year-old man reportedly was burned severely on his hands. No names were released in connection with the incident Man arrested after throwing snowballs HASTINGS — A 41-year-old Hastings man arrested last Friday in the 600 block of Barfield Drive after Hastings officers responded to a complaint about a man throwing snowballs at a window Officers said they saw Wager Morton leaving the area in a pickup truck that fit the description of the suspect. 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Christensen, tion for one count each of attempted failure to pay child AAMS suppvn and being a disorderly person by not paying child • Brian Dunkelberger, 25, of Hastings, was sentenced to support The charges are misdemeanors with maximum penalties 24 months probation, two days in jail with credit for two 421W. Woodawn Ave. days served, substance abuse counseling, and court costs from 90 days to two years in jail and/or $500 to $1,000 in and fines of $665 for one count of use of marijuana. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269)9453553 Ofto>lTM|W0) 288-5220 fines. These charges stem from incidents from July 2003 to the present time in Hastings. • Franklin Decker. 41. of Hastings, formerly of Dowling, was sentenced to 18 months probation, two days in jail with credit for two days served, $800 in fines and court costs for one count of violating the sex offender registra­ He was also ordered to day reporting at the office of Community Corrections and was ordered to wear a wrist monitor. 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An updated re­ sume is required for consid­ eration. Contact MANPOW­ ER todav for more informa­ tion...(269)948-3000. EOE NEED BABYSITTER, shift, non-smoker in home, (269)838-8763. 2nd our YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: 7hanks A BIG -THANK YOU" to my family A friends for the wonderful surprise party for my 81st birthday. 1 enjoyed all the family and all my children, Ron A Peggy Hook, Randy & Lev Hook, Sandra Hook and Sharon A Duane Mears. Also, all the grandchildren and great grandchildren and a lot of friends and family 1 haven't seen in years. It was such a wonderful day for me. And a "very special" • thank you to my grand­ daughter, Sue Stonehouse, her husband Mike and son Kaleb. Sue put everything together from sending out invitations and making sure everyone would have a good time. Sue, Mike and Kaleb worked hard getting all the food together and ••.Ikc wonderful Rxxi it was. It was a surprise that 1 will cherish the rest of my life. I know a lot of love went into this party. The cards A flowers that I received were beautiful. I know I have a wonderful family, 1 love them all. Love to everyone for pulling this iff without me knowing. What a great surprise it was. All my love to each and every' one who celebrated with me: Fran Jelinek. DIVORCE AGREEMENT. Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. //< <(/ / »/«!< , 4 BEDROOM, 1 bath, 20x6T> garage. Main St., Nashville, across from car wath, $93,900. (517)852-1778 DELTON SCHOOLS: 3bd ranch cm country setting, 1­ 1/2 acre, 2 bath, central air attached 2 stall garage, swimming pool, new well, new roof. Asking $85,000. Call after 5pm (269)623-3880 FOR SALE: land contract possible, 1-1/2 story, 4 bed­ room, 1 bath main floor laundry. Freshly painted, new carpet, new vinyl floor­ ing, new bathroom, new kitchen, 1 stall unattached garage on comer lot. Asking $80,000. Call (269)948-2057. / arm GARBAGE INVERM1COMPOST OUT! Small farm sized worm compost system, http: / / www.vermichester.com WORM MANURE COM­ POST and liquid plant food. This Spring at the Hastings Fanners Market, http: / / www.vermichester.c om HASTINGS 4 �Ptq» 22 - Thursday March 24. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Nashville couple arrested in ‘rolling meth lab’ bust apartment, located at 113 S. Main St. in on the Internet." said Yonkers later as a commonly known that there is drug traf­ Nashville, where the sheriff’s department crew removed hazardous materials and ficking, he recognizes the components inactive contaminated items from the apartment. and then asks for help to make sure. methampbetimine labs. Components for a “The items in the apartment and storage Everything went very smoothly; the cou­ fourth non-operational shed had pseudoephedrine residue. He ple has been very cooperative. This is found in a storage unit on the south end of had aii the components to finish (the excellent police work . ” the village. cooking) with him in the car and the found components for two meth lab were Barry County Sheriff Deputy Nick Seifert, on routine patrol, pulled over the- The sheriff’s department was assisted by a detective from SWET, the Nashville apartment." “I think this may be the number one Police Department including Chief Garry vehicle near the intersection of Hagar and meth cooker in Nashville." said Barry Barnes State roads Wednesday morning for driv­ County Sheriff Dar Leaf. “This is very Vermontville Fire Department and the license plate. good police work. We have a deputy Nashville Department of Public Works. According to an unofficial anonymous making a traffic stop in area where it is ing with an obstructed and Sergeant Miller, the source, it was Tom and Cindy Waldren of Nashville who were taken into custody Wednesday morning and they were scheduled to be arraigned today in 56th District Court on several charges related to possession and manufacture of methampbetimine and having a laborato- «Jf. “It was initially a routine traffic stop, Author Tom Huggler will headline a local genealogy and history workshop Saturday. April 9, at the Sunfield District Library, located at 112 Main, in the village but there has been a lot of activity in that of Sunfield. area related to drugs," said Seifert. “As I Event organizers saidt Huggler's talk. "Sunfield USA: A Work in Progress," will be approached the vehicle, there was a rather his first public presentation on his upcoming new book. The book will be a novel strong wind and I could smell chemicals, based on real local history and actual events in the life of a remarkable 19th ee^rar, it turned out to be ether, but the driver acted really nervous.” Seifert was given permission to look in Huggler is the author of many popular Michigan fishing guides and his company. Outdoor Images, has produced several upland bird hunting videos and a wildflower where he observed several components CD. He has a national profile as past president of the Outdoor Writers Association and as contributing editor with “Outdoor Life" magazine. among other things. used in the manufacture of melhamphed- irnine. Seifert then called Sergeant Chris He produced a segment on the closing of Loucks School nea- Mulliken; about the Yonkers, who is in training with the 144-year old one-room school’s closing in June 2002, which aired across the U.S. on South West Enforcement Team (SWET) by Sandra Ponsetto and Heather Reed Staff Writers deputy near the Barry-Eaton County bor­ der. The traffic stop led to the discovery of A Nashville couple was taken into cus­ an alleged “rolling meth lab,” in the trunk tody Wednesday morning and later arrest­ of the car. Once the couple were taken ed on drug-related charges after a routine into custody, they gave the sheriff’s traffic stop by a Barry County Sheriff's department permission to search their National Public Radio’s show “All Things Considered." to verify his findings. Information on Huggler, his publications, and Outdoor Image vioros are available “There wasn't an active lab in the on his website, www.tomhuggler.com. apartment, just components, but the car was another story; it was a time bomb anyone has seen this type of (rolling) lab the usual anhydrous ammonia like in the red phosphorus method. It is possible that the suspect learned about the new method According to event organizer Jan Sedore, notices about the event posted on geneal­ ogy websites have already generated a great deal of interest. Sedore encourages inter­ waiting to go off. This is the first time for the production of meth. It did not use woman, a pioneer whose story is integral to Sunfield’s beginning and whose descen­ dants remain in the community to this day. a large tool box in the back of the vehicle Officers from the Bany County Sheriff’s Department examine Items related to the manufacture of methamphedimine. which were confiscated from an apartment on South Main Street in Nashville. (Photo by Sandra Ponsetto.) Author Tom Huggler guest for Sunfield genealogy event ested parties to make their reservations or inquire now. since space is limited and only about 45 reservations remain. The free conference will run from 9 a_m. to 3 p.m., but requires a reservation ahead of time by mailing in a registration form. Reservation forms can be obtained by call­ ing the library at 517-566-8065 during open hours. Open hours are Tuesday through Friday 2 pjn. to 8 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Forms are to be trailed to Sunfield Historical Society, PO Box 251. Sunfield, MI 48890. It will be a full day, as several area history and genealogy experts are also slated to speak at the event, which is co-sponsored by the Sunfield Historical Society and the Sunfield library. Sue Thompson of Charlotte will discuss the art of dating historic pho­ tos; Eaton County Sheriff Michael Raines, of Charlotte, on restoration of antique photos and the growing menace to genealogists of identity tbeft; Grand Ledge’s Yvonne Koos will present tips on using the Library of Michigan's extensive historical and genealogical collection; and Sunfield historian Wendel Peabody will be in attendance to consult on a variety of topics. There also will be brief demonstrations on meta! detecting and "witch­ ing for water.” an antiquated term that does not refer to witchcraft, but to a very old practice of locating water. According to Society Vice President Sedore, speakers are just part of the fun. “The conference is for beginners as well as veteran genealogists," she said. “People who come to our conferences also have a chance to network with genealogists at every level of experience, which is a great way to exchange tips and solve frustrating dead-ends we all face while building our family trees. "Genealogists love to lend a hand to those less experienced than them. Plus, it’s also fun to swap 'war stories.' This year's event will be the soci­ ■PLUS TAX. TITLE. UCEHSE. SUN A DRIVE SVOAB EUOBIUTV. ety's second spring conference at Sunfield’s library. Genealogists at last year's event gave it a resounding “thumbs up." 5th Annual March Madness is herd ONE LUCKY PURCHASER DURING THE MONTH OF MARCH IS GOING TO WIN THIS BIG SCREEN TV AND A SHOT TO WIN $10,000! Any who wish, may purchase a soup, salad, sandwich and beverage lunch catered by Mulliken’s Swedes Restaurant for $6 each, and a packet of conference materials for $5. However, those who opt for lunch and a packet must submit a check or money order made payable to the Sunfield Historic Society with their registration form. The society will also have copies of the definitive book on Sunfield his­ tory. “Sunfield Town & Country" published by the Sunfield History Seekers, for sale at $30. as well as the recently published Sunfield Cemetery Guide, for $20. Either book may also be purchased by mail from the society or in person at the library, but mail orders require an addition­ al $5 on top of the cover price for shipping and handling. Inquiries on the conference or the society’s publications may be made Model R50W46 50' Zenith High Definition AD Monitor 169 Pich <re Ratto Plcture-ln-Picture by calling the library during open hours or in person at the Sunfield Area’s Best Service TV is on display In the showroom! Historic Society’s weekly meetings at the library each Wednesday at 2:30 pjn. - SUPREME, continued from page 3 working when a case is in limbo for as long as this case has been. I do not think I would have been as decent and understanding if I was going through this as a victim. This case is probably the most difficult and one . Large Quality Inventory of New & Pre-owned Vehicles! of the saddest cases I have ever been involved with because it tests the ■ HUGE ■ L Rebates 1 Top Dollar i for 4 r Trade-ins j FREE THROW CONTEST WILL BE HELD AT 6:30PM FRIDAY, APRIL 1ST Visit us on the web at www.dreisbachmotors.com Dreisbach 328 N. 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Schut is scheduled for a pre-trial hearing on April 21. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-03-31.pdf 1008481e78395f07627e73e6b2a4ed0e PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121$ CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 490M-1BJ Henn Bottcher wins Rotary’s Red Rose Academic excellence deserved recognition See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 5 The Hastings VOLUME 152, No. 13 Delton athletes prepare for spring See Story on Page 10 - 11 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday. March 31,2005 PRICE 50C Pennock buying old Viatec site NEWS BRIEFS ‘Spring ahead’ this weekend by David T. Young Editor The myster surrounding the future of the building that ormerly housed Viatec on Wesi State Street has been solved. Pennock Health Services announced this week that it has purchased the buildings and property from Grand Rapids developer Della Properties, which look over ownership when the local industry closed its doors after doing business for 40 years in Hastings. Pennock is a very close neighbor of Che former Viatec. with its new walk-in clinic just further cast on State Street and the hospital and Pennock Village just behind it. However. Pennock Chief Executive Officer Harry Doele said he and hospital officials aren't The annual ritual of setting clocks ahead by one hour is highly recommended by 2 im. Sunday morning (April 3), as Daylight Savings Time begins. Perhaps the best way to remember which way to go with time is the classic "Spring dhead, fall back" phrase. People are urged to set clocks and lime pieces forward by one hour during the first weekend of April each year and one hour backward on the last weekend of October. , First Friday focus is on moral values "The hospital intends to use the proper­ ty for future expansion of services and it will allow the hospital to evaluate remain­ ing on their present campus longer than previously considered. “ - Pennock CEO Harry DoHe The next First Friday session at noon April 1 will feature two pastors and an atheist who will have a panel discussion on moral values. The program will be held, as usual, at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. The panelists will be the Rev. Nancy Zcrben of the United Church of Wayland, the Rev. David McShane, retired pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Kalamazoo, and Dr. Kenneth Komheiser, a veterinarian in the southwest corner of Barry County. The discussion about moral values was prompted by news repons that they amounted to a crucial factor in the re-elec­ tion of President George W. Bush last November. The panelists will talk about just what moral values are and how they might relate to the political, cultural and social climate in modem American socie­ ty The First Friday scries, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, customarily is held at noon on the first Friday of each month. Those planning to attend may bring their own lunches or light fare may be purchased at the hall. Four blood drives planned in April The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross is planning four blood drives during the first half of Apri. two in Hastings and one each in Middleville and Nashville. The blood banks will be held: • Tuesday, April 5. from noon to 5 p.m. at Thomapple Township Emergency Services, >28 High St, Middleville. • Monday, April 11, from I to 6:45 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church. 239 East North .St. Hastings. • Wednesday. April 13. from noon to 5:45 p.m. at the Pint Baptist Church. 309 East Woodlawn Ave.. Hastings. • Thursday. April 14, from 1 to 6:45 p.m at Mulberry Fore Golf Course, 275 North Main, Nashville. The Red Cross is asking all eligible donors to consider giving blood during April, and to check out the various activi­ ties sponsored by Red Cross chapters stale-wide. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old. weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in good general health. The process of giving blood takes about an hour. For more information, call 945-3122. Meth information program is tonight An informational program. “Meth in Your Community” will be presented at 7 p.m. tonight at the Mulberry Gardens, 957 See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 ' The Hastings High School the Class of 2005 top ten a^jterrerc students were announced/The scholars are (back, from left) Timothy Frey. Graham Tuinstra, Brent Wallace, Curtis KraMtnan Brandon Schwartz, (front rowTrbmleft) Courtney Wakley, Kristin Putpaff, Sarah Frantz, Catherine Fish and Amanda Hurtess (Photo by Marcie Westover) Hastings supt. gets a positive job evaluation by Marcie Westover Staff Writer Superintendent Christopher Cooley was given a “positive" evaluation of his job per­ formance. Hastings Board of Education Secretary Donald Myers said Monday night. Information obtained through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) stated that overall Cooley was given an “meets expectations plus" evaluation. The evaluation defined "meets expectations" as. “means working within the requirements of the job descrip­ their needs." In this category, Cooley exceed­ ed expectations. “Willing to tackle tough issues also con­ frontational issues; impressed with way foot­ ball coach issues was handled to public, staff and board," were some comments from the superintendent/staff relationships area. On the issue of business and finance the written comments stated “(the board was) pleased with the first full year and our fund balance actually growing." There also were positive comments about the restructuring of tion." In the catego-y regarding relationships staff and union relationships. In the educational leadership category. Cooley received a “meets expectations plus," however, the written comments asked that the board have a “clear and complete understand­ ing of proposed curriculum changes." with the board, one written comment stated (needed) “more timelines in returning calls/e- mails to board members". When it came to community relations the evaluation stated that Cooley was “very approachable by community and in tune with there was a great deal of confusion about what would happen to the facilities and prop­ erty. Delta Properties, reportedly a father and son company with a main interest in com­ mercial properties in West Michigan, approached the Hastings Planning Commission Feb. 7 with a request to rezone the property from industrial to commercial. This ted to serious speculation that ACE Hardware in downtown Hastings wanted to buy it to relocate, which would have left a major hole in the heart of the downtown busi­ ness district. Planning Commission Chairman and Hastings City Councilman David Jaspersc said, “1 had not heard the rumors about ACE Hardware moving, but I did know about the rezoning request and the public hearing." which had been scheduled for March 7. but In the area of personal qualities. Cooley See COOLEY, page 4 entirely sure yet what they want to do with their new purchase. “The property is approximately six acres and is contiguous to property currently owned by Pennock health Services." Doele said Wednesday afternoon in a memo to med­ ical staff and all departments. 'The hospital intends to use the property for future expan­ sion of services and it will allow the hospital to evaluate remaining on their present cam­ pus longer than previously considered.” After owner Ken Kensington closed down the plants at 1220 and 1230 West State St.. Christopher Cooley then the request was withdrawn ACE Hardware President Jerry Bolthouse publicly denied anything was happening with his business in connection with ViateC. Report of rock band's bus theft gets media attention by Heather A. Reed » Staff Writer Members of a local rock band have received a lot of publicity lately about a Saturday morning incident in which they said a teen-ager stole their bus in downtown Hastings and then drove it into Thomapple Lake. The 20-passenger bus, used by the Hastings band Culprit, was reported to have been stolen by a teen-ager while it was parked and running in front of Vitale's Restaurant in the 100 block of East State Street. Band mem­ bers said they had stopped in front of the restaurant to get something to eat after their performance at Old Towne Tavern nearby. Some media and band members have reported the diesel bus was locked while it was parked, but the police report did not indi­ cate it was locked. According to the Barry County 911 Central Dispatch log. officers from the Hastings City Police Department were called to handle a report of a stolen vehicle at 2:28 a.m Officers Dennis Lajcak and Eric Ingram arrived at the scene and spoke with Culprit drummer Curtis Vaughan, owner of the 1998 Cutaway Van. who said he parked it in front of Vitale's around 2:25 and left it running as he went inside to get some food. Three witnesses reported seeing the sus­ pect. who they described as tall. 18 to 19 years old. with blond hair and a skinny build wearing a gray T-shirt and baggy pants, but no coat, getting into the van and then driving east on State Street toward McKeown Road. According to an e-mail sent to local media outlets by Sheena Vaughan, band manager and the bus owner’s daughter. "The Culprit bus was stolen... It happened around 3:10 a.m. right outside of Vitale’s Pizza. Chad Rabideau (bass player) and myself were com­ ing out of the restaurant after having a late bile to eat and there was a kid standing on the comer looking at the bus... as we got into our truck the guy walked up to the bus. We wail­ ed like one second and I got out of the car and ran towards the bus. but by then it was loo late. Chad tried to back out. but a car blocked him in. We told the rest of the people in Vitale’s and they headed down the road after See CULPRIT, page 4 Hastings band Culprit �c . Page 2 - Thursday. March 31. 2005 - The Hastings Banner * NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page N. Main St., Nashville (M-66). Scheduled to be on hand to present infor­ mation and answer questions will be repre­ sentatives from the Barry-Eaton District Health Department and area law enforce­ ment agencies. They will talk about how serious the problem of methamphetamine is in Barry County, how to detect whether a meth lab is being used nearby and what can be done to try to eliminate the problem. Coffee and snacks will be provided at the session. For more information, call Barry County Commissioner Michael Callton at (517) 852-2070 or 852-9046. Islands of Michigan program set Friday Kellogg Community College's Institute for Learning in Retirement will have a luncheon and program Friday, April I. from noon to 2 p.m. at KCCs Fehsenfcld Center in Hastings. The featured presenter will be Dianna Stampfler, president of Promote Michigan Inc. and editor of the Guide Magazine. She will talk about James Strang, Michigan's only king who called Beaver Island his home. Viewers of “Islands of Michigan*' will be able to discover the wildlife that abounds on Isle Royale. see the lighthouses that guard the island shoreline. Through slides and lec­ ture you will learn about the history of the islands, view aerial maps and photographs and take a glimpse into island life. The cost of the luncheon and presentation is $8.50 per person. Reservations are required by calling 948-9500, extension 2838. Service center extending hours The Seventh-day Adventist Church’s Community Service Center, comer of East and Green streets, has announced it will be open for extended hours for working fami­ lies who are in low income situations. The move is being made because of a request from those unable to receive needed clothing during regularh^tinWtttssc of job commitments. , Tne extended hours will' w^Wiondays between 3 and 6 p.m. Appointments are required. They may be made by calling 945-2361 during the cen­ ter's regular hours of 9 a.m to noon Mondays and Wednesdays. N. Country Trail group will meet The monthly meeting of the Chief Noonday chapter of the North Country Trail Association will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday. April 13. at the Barry Township Hall. 155 E. Orchard St in Delton. Everyone is welcome to attend. Guest this month will be Tiffany Stram, cartographer/GlS coordinator for the North Country Trail Association, who will discuss the proper setup and use of a GPS and share tips on getting the most from any GPS sys­ tem. Light refreshments will be served. The North Country Trail is a premier footpath that runs from New York to North Dakota. Its most extensive section is through Michigan, including local towns and areas such as Marshall. Battle Creek. Fort Custer, Augusta. Yankee Springs and more. For more information about the meeting or about the Chief Noonday Chapter of the North Country Trail Association, visit http://www.northcountrytrail.org/cnd/ or call Tom Garnett at 269-382-2561. State Grounds to have ‘DLUMS’ DLUMS (just ask when you get there), a celebration of female artists, will be the show this Friday evening at State Grounds in downtown Hastings. The program originally was put together by Meghan Wilcox and Melissa Williamson, who have helped to book and shape it! The lineup for the show will be Michael Ann, soft, sweet-lovin folk; Jessie May. bluesy, artsy, with a Janis Joplin style; Melissa Williamson, kick-your-behind pop; Angie Grubaugh. TBA; Sarah McGIochlin. voice. State Grounds will have an Open Mic session Saturday, April 2. The sign-up sheet will be posted at the counter. Music for both evenings will start at 8 p.m. There in no admission charge, but a one drink minimum. Internet safety program slated A Cybearsurfer Internet Safety program is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday April 15, at the Hastings campus of Kellogg Community College. 2950 West M-179 (Chief Noonday Road), west of Hastings. The Cybearsurfer Internet Safety pro­ gram is a collaborative partnership between local law enforcement agencies, child abuse and neglect councils, as well as business and service organizations. Leaf said this has been an effective pro­ gram over the past several years in Midland. Saginaw and Bay counties. This endeavor is a multi-faceted approach designed to create a greater awareness of possible on-line dan­ gers for children, parents, teachers and com­ munity members. Thomas W. Mills is the educational/technical consultant for the program. A semi­ retired educator, as well as a former director of technology, he has received an Outstanding Educator of the Year Award from the State of Michigan and was twice named Teacher of the Year for his district. Bowens Mills sets Spring Celebration Historic Bowens Mills will begin its 2005 calendar with "The Celebration of Spring" the next two weekends from noon until 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday April 2 and 3. and 9 and 10. The Gathering Place will be filled with live baby animals inside. Springtime chil­ dren’s and family photos by Bowens Mills Studios are available, along with crafters demonstrating woodworking, spinning arid quilting all inside the arts and entertainment center. Bowens Mills co-owner Carleen Sabin will be on hand to take digital children's and family portraits in three spring time studios. Portraits can be taken with or without live baby bunnies and lambs. There is no admis­ sion fee to the Gathering Place for "The Celebration of Spring." but there will be a cost for photos. The Belgian Draft horses will be on hand for wagon rides and the historical park will be open. Tickets into the park are $2 a per­ son. Inside the park there will be sheep sear­ ing demonstrations by Jerry Pepper of Allegan at 2 p.m. Saturday. There will be crafters demonstrating woodworking, spinning and quilting all inside the arts and entertainment center April 9 and 10. There will be horses plow­ ing in the fields Saturday. Bowens Mills is located two miles north of Yankee Springs State Park on Briggs Road near Gun Lake. Phone 269-795-7530. Battte of the Books winners announced The Hastings Middle School Battle of the Books competition sponsored by the Hastings Public Library came down to three teams. Earning third place (from left) was the team of Beau Reaser, Tricia Rancour and Kayla Pohl. First place went to the team of Megan Herbstreith, Patricia Garber and Natalie VanDenack. Second place went to the team of Jared Bosma. Brian Eaum and Kevin Bosma. Hastings Rotary Club gives Red Rose to Herm Bottcher Herm Bottcher last Monday afternoon was honored by the Hastings Rotary with one of its highest awards, the Red Rose citation. Bottcher. a retired industrialist, was recognized for his community service and it was noted he is leaving soon for New Jersey to be closer to family. Henn and Margaret Bottcher were high school sweethearts and graduated in the same class from Plainfield High School in New Jersey. After graduation, he worked for a year and a half for his father in the roofing business to earn money to go to college, and attended night classes at Rutgers University. The couple was married a week after he graduated from the Missouri School of Mines, and his first job was with Gulf Oil in Kansas. That job only lasted a year because of World War II, and Herm and Margaret went back to New Jersey. Herm then worked for Alcoa and ER. Squibb before he and'Margaret headed to Canton. Ohio, to work for E.W. Bliss. After three years in Canton, the Bottchers came to E.W. Bliss in Hastings, where he worked for another 20 years. According to the Red Rose citation. Hastings Mayor Bob May (left) reads a prodamtion honoring Herm Bottcher tor his service to the community. "During Henris Hastings years, he not only has been a faithful Rotarian, but also has been active in service to his church." For more than 30 years. Herm has been "Chief Noonday" to his grandchildren on 4th of July weekends, when the whole Eleven in field for Miss Delton The Miss Delton 2005 Pageant will be held at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday. March 31) in the Delton Kellogg High School auditori­ um. Eleven teens are vying for the Miss Delton title. They are freshman Samantha Danow. daughter of Tom Darrow and Lori Pipper; freshman Bailey Davis, daughter of Bryan and Jody Davis; junior Kendra Davis, daughter of Bryan and Jody Davis; freshman Bethany Drape:, daughter of Glen and Karen Hayward and Brad Draper, jun­ ior Tracy Hoekstra, daughter of Randy and Barb Hoekstra; junior Karianne Kozan. daughter of Randy and Sandy Kozan; fresh­ man Dnae McConahay, daughter of Danny McConahay and Steve Smith and Dena Haffner, freshman Leah Minshall, daughter of Nate and Anne Minshall; sophomore Samantha Rhoda, daughter of Derrick and Michelle Rhoda; freshman Stephanie Ross, daughter of Scott and Barbara Ross; arJ freshman Rachael Williams, daughter of Rick and Susan Williams. This pageant is thought to be the first time sisters will be competing at the same time for the Miss Delton title. They are Bailey and Kendra Davis. Contestants are judged on poise, neat­ ness. grammar, self-confidence and how thoroughly they answer each question. Each contestant will give an introductory speech and answer five questions she has prepared in advance. After a brief intermis­ sion. each teen will be asked a spontaneous “on the spot” question not prepared in advance. In addition, each has submitted an essay, answering the question "If you could be any historical figure from the last 50 years for a day, who would it be and why? The contestant selected as Miss Delton will receive a $500 educational scholarship and ” 16- by 20-inch framed portrait from Herb Doster Photography. family meets at the Bottchers' lake home in While Pennsylvania. there. Herm dresses up as "Chief Noonday" with war paint and an Indian headdress, and con­ ducts a ceremony in which he gives all the grandchildren Indian names. The Indian names have lasted through the years in that whenever Herm and Margaret receive cards and letters from their grandchildren, they are signed with the Indian names they were given. Bottcher became a member of Hastings Rotary Club in 1980 under the classifica­ tion of "Press Manufacturing." because he is a licensed engineer and this engi­ neering background "helped" him in two Former Hastings Area School System Superintendent Carl Schoessel (left) shakes of the three Rotary projects for which he hands with Herm Bottcher after presenting him with the Red Rose citation from the is best known, as a "builder" of the Hastings Rotary Club. Boucher's wife, Margaret is looking on. Rotary Foundation and "pancake engi■leer" at the YMCA Camp (cooking pan­ cakes and sausages for the Y campers). Bottcher also served on the club's board of directors and did a lot of work on the club's "Books for Africa" project in 1999. Herm was regarded as "Chief Bulb Salesman* and he was presented some "Hastings gladiola bulbs* in recognition of his introducing and effectively leading the bulb sales projects over the years. In community service. Bottcher served as a member and chairman of the City of Hastings Local Development Finance Authority, was an early architect of the Economic Joint City-County Development project, worked closely with the city on the industrial incubator project, was a member of the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and the city's Zoning Board of Appeals. The Red Rose Award Rotary originated in District *6360 in 1945 when District Governor Art Frazie from the Dowagiac designed and promoted the award to recognize and honor those who From left, Sheree Newell. Hastings Rotary President, along with Bob May. Hastings exemplify the Rotary ideal of "Service City Mayor, congratulate Margaret and Herman Bottcher and their daughter, Cindy Above Self." The impetus for the award Donnelly, on their special day with Rotarian Cart Schoessel, chairman of the mem­ came from three Rotarians passing of the away Dowagiac within three bership committee and the person in charge of the special honors program. rades have for them while they are still Herm and Margaret have three children. waiting to say nice Carol. Steve and Cindy; nine grandchil­ months and Frazie's realization that peo­ alive rather than ple should be told what regard their com- things about them after they've gone. dren and 10 great-grandchildren. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 31. 2005 - Page 3 Rutland Twp. trustee quits, then recants ‘Village of Gun Lake’ proposed The Gun Lake Area Village Advisory Committee has announced that "Village of studying where to locate the boundary has Gun Lake* will be the name of the newly pro­ been spending literally hundreds of person posed village around Gun Lake The GLAVAC is a committee of the Gun hours to determine the location of the bound­ According to Riehl, the sub-committee More than 20 ary. They have not come to a conclusion yet. Riehl said, “We arc flying the members of names for the village were considered, dis­ that committee around the area in small cussed and finally voted on. Jim Riehl, a committee spokesperson, said. planes to get another dimension of their deci­ Lake Protective Association. “The order in which the words are used in the title of the village is significant. The word Maps of every conceivable set of data have been provided. Planning companies ‘village* is used first purposely to indicate the have met with them to discuss reasoning cri­ community will, first and foremost be a vil­ teria for the location of the boundaries. They lage of citizens. Doth near and on Gun I-ake. The words Gun Lake’ were used following are driving the area, time and time again to have an intimate feel for the lay of the land. the title village to indicate a well known geo­ graphic landmark lor identity. The use of the not residents will not be able to vote, or sign The members of the community who are words in the reverse order might have inti­ the petition, just as is the case with any own­ mated that Gun Lake was primary and more ers of second homes anywhere in Michigan. important than the village. We feel that is not State law only allows for a person to have one the case." The goal of the GLAVAC is to unify the place of residence. Gun Lake area into a Home Rule Village for has always had that lack of voting rights the purpose of coordinating local services, throughout the U.S.” Riehl explained, “Second home ownership gaining local identity, and managing future The final decision on the village will really growth and development with one coordinat­ be made by the voters of the proposed village ing authority. The 25 members of GLAVAC range in age when they vote on a document called the "charter." It will be created by "Charter from 35 to 73. with an average age of 57. Commissioners" elected by the voters in the property within the proposed village for a proposed village. Those charter commission­ ers will only be elected if GLAVAC is suc­ combined total of 800 years. They have cessful in the petition process. The members of GLAVAC have owned by Marcie Westover sion.” John Kaimink, a sixth-grader at St. Rose of Lima Catholic School, will compete in the Michigan State Geography Bee Friday. St Rose 6th-grader to join State Geography Bee April 1 owned property within the proposed village Riehl concluded “The village incorporation John R. Kalmink a sixth-grader from St yet resolved. A nine-country National in a range of 3 to 73 years with an average of takes full advantage of the democratic Rose of Lima School in Hastings, has qual­ Geographic-Roper Geographic Literacy 32 years of ownership Some members of GLAVAC are year- process, it will not come to be if the majority ified to compete in the Michigan State Survey conducted in 2002 showed that of the voters vote against the charter.” Geography Bee Friday, April 1. Americans ages 18 to 24 lagged behind round residents, and others are summer only As the GLAVAC begins seeking signatures Across the United States and U.S. terri­ residents. “All are committed to the best possible on the petitions, those signing are not voting tories, young geography wizards will pit for a village, but merely calling for a vote on their wits against each other at the state­ future for our community," the spokesperson level Geographic Bees, vying for a spot in said. “They are not against current local gov­ the issue. The Home Rule Village Act is Act 278 of ernments. They are for the local community." 1909. Copies of the act are available at the fourth- to eighth-graders in each ot the 50 Members of GLAVAC own property both on Gun Lake and off of the lake within the Michigan government website at www.michi- states, the District of Columbia, U.S. terri­ gan.gov. tories proposed village. and Department of Defense state bees. Each state winner will receive $100, a National Geographic globe and an all-expense paid trip to Washington. D.C., sale of have options currently pending. The the chur.ce to be crowned National a $25,000 college scholarship and lifetime perform these services, and intends to award the contract to the low bidder. night on establishing a special at iritm— • Heart tha first reading of a proponed Society. Second- and third-place finishers will receive $15,000 yd $10,000 college district to pay for paving, installing curbs and gutters, and other related tmprine- approvg df me loti! governing body-fs scholarships. "As events such as the recent tsunami ments on Taffee Drive from High Street to required for matters related to liquor licens­ remind us. we are part of a larger world, Thom Street. es. The language included in the draft ordi­ Only three of the six property owners nance reflects the requirements of State law for local review of liquor licenses. and three were no-shows The city own lots 23 through 41. There are five actual home­ ordinance that modifies existing ordinances owners and one developer. Drake Land • Heard the second reading of a proposed to define the term "Senior" per the state housing authority's requirements, and elim­ Development, who own lots 42 through SO inates the original start date for construc­ tion of the project of the fourth quarter of There will be a second public hearing on 2004, since this date has already passed. setting up the special assessment district. MSHDA's will require that the project be Jeff Geiger of 310 N. Taffee Drive and started within 10 days of the disbursement Mary Ann Nini of 327 N. Taffee Drive said of funds for the project by MSHDA, and be they’d rather not have the road paved completed within 12 months from the date because traffic has to move slower on the of commencement of the project. • Approved the slate of candidates for dirt road than it would on a paved road. Winfre Foote of 321 N. Taffee Drive, who purchased her property in 1994. com­ appointment to the Housing and Building Staff Writer Schools of the state winners will receive There were three people who indicated their wishes at a public hearing Monday commenting on the need for the improve­ ments. Two were opposed, one was in favor by Marcie Westover Geographic Bee champion. first prize in the national competition is LDFA previously solicited proposals to Staff Writer Delton mourns beloved K-2 teacher Barb Hooten for the national finals on May 24-25 and Educational Insights' GeoSafari game. by Heather A. Reed surveyed, except one. the national competition in May. Up to 100 Dependents Schools have qualified for the Two of 3 oppose Taffee Drive paving project at public hearing their counterparts in all the other countries Staff Writer Rutland Township Trustee Joe Lyons tried to resign his position, but then decided against it and his colleagues on the board agreed. His resignation was not accepted in a 6-0 vote of the Rutland Charter Township Board at a special meeting Tuesday afternoon. Lyons was not present for the meeting and his absence was excused. Trustee Dorothy Flint made the motion not to accept the resignation and said she thought Lyons was an excellent trustee. Supervisor Jim Carr said after further dis­ cussions Lyons changed his mind and wanted to take back his resignation. Clerk Robin Hawthorne said she thinks Lyons is important to the township and the board and did not want to accept his resigna­ tion. Trustee Rob Lee said Lyons was a “tremendous asset to the board” especially on the upcoming water issues. Barb Lyons said her husband (Joe) consid­ ered the resignation due to a concern of balancing time wish their business and serving on the Township Board. After speaking with board members. who told Lyons he was a true asset. and reconsidering the issue. Barb said her husband decided he wanted to con­ tinue. Lyons has three and haff years left on his seat, as he was re-elected in the primary and general elections last year. membership in the National Geographic and understanding geography and Delton Elementary teacher Barbara Hooten. 37. was remembered Wednesday as having a special way to "reach every child" and many others in the Barry County com­ munity. Students, fellow teachers, friends and family, numbering close to 500. mourned her at her funeral al St. Rose of Lima Church in Hastings. They talked about the love and time she gave of herself. the Hooten was reported to have taken her impact of global happenings is essential to own life last Friday evening at her home. being responsible, informed citizens." said Michigan State Police handled the incident, John Fahey, president of the National but stated they cannot comment on suicides. Geographic Society. "National Geographic has always recognized the need for geo­ She leaves behind two children and a school full of students who loved her. graphic literacy and will vigorously contin­ Friend Carrie Larabee said. "To know her ue its efforts to educate our young people (Hooten) was to love her.” Students and staff at Delton Kellogg and foster global knowledge." The state bees are the second level of the Elementary have been trying to deal with the annual National Geographic Bee. The first loss of Hooten by being together and talk­ level began last November with contests in ing. She had been a teacher in the Delton more than 15.000 U.S. schools, in which Kellogg nearly five million students participated. Superintendent Ron Archer said. School District for Barbara Hooten Besides her many educational activities, 15 years. she also at one time served as the middle school track coach. Delton Elementary School brought in The championship round of the National Fellow Delton teacher Connie High said, Geographic Bee, moderated by "Jeopardy!" quiz show host Alex Trebek for die 17th "Barb was both my friend and a wonderful grief counselors, additional adults and help professional educator. I will always be on hand Monday for the students and staff Board of Appeals prepared by Mayor Bob mented that at that time the city was already May. The mayor appointed Vince Baird to a year, will be held at National Geographic's grateful for the way she made me smile, but members to use while grieving. looking at improving the road. three-year term, Russell Hinkle to a two- Washington. D.C., headquarters on May 25 I am most appreciative that she touched the and will air that day nationally on the life of my son. How can you ever thank the Staff' members were permitted to attend the funeral Wednesday, with the district call­ seen other people slip and fall on the dirt year term, and Jim Wiswell to a one-year term on the board. The mayor also appoint­ National Geographic Channel. Produced by person that had an integral part to play in ing on substitutes and interns to fill in at the road. It was supposed to be done then.” ed Lany Bennett to the one-year term as Maryland Public Television, the finals will teaching someone to read, helping them be broadcast later on public television sta­ learn to Council elected to continue consideration alternate. • Approved the renewal of the city's con­ classrooms. A community memorial service also was tions. Check local listings for viewing (Grandma Lou) with the classroom?" of the project, and directed city staff to pre­ tract with Professional Code Inspectors of pare final design drawings and complete a Michigan for another year. PCI provides times. The National Geographic Society devel­ final cost estimate and allocation roll. The residential rental inspection services as oped the National Geographic Bee in 1989 special assessment each property owner well as building inspection services for the in response to concern about the lack of would have to pay is based on the amount of frontage that each lot has. The largest city. • Heard an invitation to all of the mem­ geographic knowledge among young peo­ amount would be paid by the Geigers, fol­ bers of the City Council to attend the lowed by the Clements of 510 W. High Growth Planning/impact Meetings on the Street, the Footes and the Slagstads of 315 evenings of April 28 and May 4 at Kellogg N. Taffee Currently the estimated project cost will Community College. be just over $64,000. The City would pay draft budget for fiscal year 2005/2006. one-third of the project cost, or approximatly $21,363. plus the assessemenl of Wednesday. April 20.,The workshop was originally scheduled to be held April 18. $8,296.10. The taxpayers' share is at an but there are conflicts with other board assessment rate of $55.58 per foot of meetings. • Heard and approved a request by Rick "It is a safety issue." she said. "I have After hearing the comments, the City frontage. The property owners would be • Scheduled a workshop to discuss the and Sherry Argo, on behalf of the Rolling able to pay over 10 years. Affected property owners within the spe­ Thunder, to have the City place a cial assessment district will then be sent a POW/MIA Flag at the City’s welcome sign copy of the revised allocation roll, and a on West State Street. The group's mission statement reads second public hearing will be held to solic­ it comment again. The improvements, if "Our major function is to publicize the authorized, will be started in late this sum­ POW/MIA issue, to educate the public that mer or early next spring. In other business. the City Council: many American Prisoners of War were left • Heard and approved the Mothers of behind after all past wars, and to help cor­ rect the past and protect future veterans Baptist from being left behind, should they become Church to hold 'The Great Moms Walk' at POW/MIAs. We are also committed to helping American Veterans from all Wars." Preschoolers (MOPS) of first ■tyden Park April 30. • Approved a request from the Local The Rolling Thunder Inc. West Michigan Development Finance Authority to adjust the budget by transferring $2,600 from the Chapter 4 and its members would present the City of Hastings with a 3x 5 Black and LDFA Fund balance to the contractual serv­ ices section. The LDFA wants to spend White POW/MIA Flag, to be flown under these funds to perform a survey of the dedicated to the City of Hastings at no parcels surrounding Industrial the American Flag. The first flag will be Incubator, delineating the proposed streets, charge. The next Hastings City Council meeting cul-de-sacs, and parcels that are either for will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday. April 11. the add. or sharing their family Archer said Hooten was an extremely popular at the school and that she was a "good friend to the students and staff mem­ ple in the United States. The problem is not held Wednesday night for those to grieve and remember Hooten. Larabee said, “Barb had a deep love and affection for her family, friends, and faith. bers." Hooten taught a multi-age classroom, team teaching students in kindergarten, fust Through both action and words. Barb was and second grades with another staff mem­ dren to use, she encouraged and fostered a love of reading and literature, she communi­ ber. also a model to the youth in our community. She modeled the language we want our chil­ cated and engaged the children in meaning­ ful conversation, she corrected them gently, Secure Living on Beautiful Park-like 6.2 Acres BEAR CREEK VILLA is now Accepting Applications from Seniors* For HUD, Section 8 Subsidized 1-bedroom Apartments Come see if you qualify for 30% of Median Income Rent! (*Must be age 55+ and meet Income Guidelines) and she gave praise and encouragement on a daily basis.” Hooten is remembered for her love of golf and interest in a variety of activities She was raised on a farm and was very involved in 4-H. She always made time for her students, even tutoring during spare time. Christine Mabie’s son had Hooten as a teacher for three years. Mabie stated, “He has loved school from the first day he started with her. and he has always been excited to go to school every day. He learned how to read witn her guid­ ance, and she often prepared extra materials so he could be challenged to reach his own personal potential. She has been a positive influence on my son. and I will always be grateful for the way she loved, nurtured, and cared for him. His success in school is a trib­ Call (616) 693-2271 TODAY for information. ute to her hard work and loving spirit." The amount of friends and love Hooten attracted can be traced back to the love she Bear Creek Villa 179 E. Ferney Clarksville, MI 48815 ♦ gave so many. Larabee said, “In the words of Frances Farmer, T have learned that a good friend is the purest of all God’s gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange or payment.’ Barb Hooten was that friend in my life.” I �Pepe 4 - Thuraday. March 31. 2005 - The Hastlnge Barner COOLEY, continued from page 1 also received a statement that he exceeded expectations. The last area examined the achieve­ ment of goals determined by the board and it stated that Cooley had done a “good job in the first full year." In other business at its meeting Monday night, the board: Do Americans have split personalities? To the editor: As I write this. I wonder if there is an answer to my question. “What makes Americans do the things they do?" We are the most compassionate people, but only if it gets in the news. We send our young men and women to foreign lands to bleed, die. come home less then whole. But we won't put forth the same effort to stem the flow of drugs that is killing our youth. We will send aid, money and missionaries to help other countries that really only want our money, but won't help in the inner cities, the reservations, the old. the infirm. Wc join organizations to save the whales, seals, and tigers, but on our way to mail our donation, we push away the kitten or puppy that's been at our door for days, begging for food. Why? are too proud to help our own or doesn't that grab the headlines? You decide. Steve Toman, Nashville Catastrophic fund is a valuable asset To the editor: With regard to L Harrison's letter about Michigan ratastrophic insurance, I believe that he is confused about the intent of the funds in this group. It is not for the uninsured. Every one of us who pays toward this fund is put into a so-called pool Then when a vic­ tim's costs reach a certain amount, the insur­ ance company does not cover the costs, but the catastrophic fund does. If the insurance companies covered these cases, they would go bankrupt. This is part of being a no-fault stale. You cannot refuse to be included in the fund. But. believe me, if you were to be a victim of a catastrophic event, you would be more than thankful that we are a no-fault state and that we have a catastrophic fund to cover lifetime place this year, one in which a man was sen­ tenced to die for murder, with one count being the death of an unborn child. The other was a case in which a mother and father was ordered to give up on the life of a woman who couldn't survive on her own. Our Congress, the president and con­ stituents have been debating the right to life diligently. The laws seem to hold that a child must sustain life on Its own. But for how long? For 15 yean? Will a three-month-old fetus in a natural state of good health not be born? In America there are no statutes of limita­ tion for murder. We should consider building more prisons, there are plenty of murderers and accomplices running free. Everyone should have a choice and every choice should be allowed to have a voice. And if that voice can be beard, surely it must be protected. Stephen Lydy. Alto Foundation to be used toward speci­ fied projects and activities. The next meeting of the Board of Education will be Monday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m. in the all-purpose room at Pieasantview Elementary School. CULPRIT, continued from page 1 the guy. I called 911. The bus was driving around 90 to 100 mph. We didn't catch up to him..." She said the bus ran stop signs and lights along the way. The van was located about 4 am. by Sheriff’s Deputy Barry Barry County Brandt at the Thomapple Lake public access. Officers found the front end of the van had broken through the ice about 150 to 200 yards out on the lake. Vaughan said the suspect had fled the scene, leaving the vehicle in gear and the engine still running, and is still at large. Witnesses have been working with local police during the last couple of days to try get a composite sketch done as me suspect. Vaughan also is Ratrideau's fianed and gwanltoagy I I . Ij S the other member of the group is guitarist expenses. Jeff Bowen. Gcri Szczepanek. - . Hastings Information about We must protect old school sought lives of innocent To the editor: Two widely publicized events have taken • Approved the sale of 65/100 of an acre of land on West Green Street The sale will be to T.D.D., LLC and G.A.C.A., LLC Associates. The prop­ erty, which will be sold for $33,000, is away from Green Street with the dis­ trict still owning the remainder of the 20 acres. • Were introduced to the top ten stu­ dents from Hastings High School. Hastings High School Principal Timothy Johnston said the achieve­ ments of the top ten students academ­ ically and outside the classroom are a product of the parents and the Hastings community. Representing this year's top ten are Catherine Fish, Sarah Frantz, Timothy Frey, Amanda Hurless. Curtis Krallman, Kristin Pufpaff. Brandon Schwartz. Graham Tuinstra. Courtney Wakley and Brent Wallace. • Gave “final approval” for the trav­ el study trips for Southeastern fifth graders to Greenfield Village, Hastings Middle School Science Summer Study Trip to Washington D.C. and Gettysburg Battlefields, Hastings High School Band to Niagara Falls and New York City and for the Northeastern fourth-graders to Greenfield Village. The board gave “approval in principle" to the travel study trip by Star Elementary fifth graders to Greenfield Village and the Henry Ford Museum. • Approved the return from leaves of absence for Central Elementary first grade teacher Rebecca Bradley and Pieasantview Elementary food service worker Evelyn Westfall. The Board also approved the appointment of Suzanne Soya to a paraprofessional position at the high school. •Accepted a gift of $2,180 from the Hastings Education Enrichment Dear editor: I am working on my family genealogy and collecting information for my grandchildren to one day enjoy and share with their chil­ dren. While reading an article about rural schools in the Barry County area. I thought it would be a great piece to add if there was an article on the first school I attended, which was the Little Red Algonquin School with Mrs. Wickum (I’m not sure of the correct spelling) being our teacher. I contacted the person who does the histor­ ical articles to see if she had any information on this school, but she had not heard of it She did offer that if I was able to come up with a picture and more information, she may be Ui. ftanata Dabble Stabenow, Democrat 702 Hart Senate Office Building. Washington. D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. > Carl Levin, Democrat Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 48503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormeta, regional rep­ resentative. U.S. CongrMs Vernon Ehlers Republican, 3rd District (Al of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, tax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Buidtng, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line lor Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. 1 ake. After it burned dowsjt was replaced by a white church building, which is now a private home. I am hoping this letter will spark an inter­ est in bring information together on this little red school house dial once stood and is not forgotten. Beth Parker-Smith from the bus. The Department of Natural Resources and Department of Environmental Quality were notified. Authorities finally cleared the scene at the lake just after 9 am. Saturday, and a buoy was placed where the bus went down under the ice. Immediate attempts to recover the vehicle had to be psi on hold due to darkness and weakening ice, which eventually gave way to the weight of the bus. The bus now is fully submerged and it Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granhokn, Democrat. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 8733400. State Senator Patty Bkkhdz, Republican, 24th District (Al of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing. Mich. 48909-7536. Cal: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkhcHz@senate.michiQan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (Al of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0642. is unknown when recovery attempts will resume. Vaughan told the Grand Rapids Press she plans to call MTV to see if producers of the cable show "Pimp My Ride" might be interested in salvaging the bus and using it for the program, which perhaps would help the group financially. It has been repotted police have a few leads and the investigation remains open. able to follow up However, the only pictures I was able to find was that of me and a biend in the front of the school house, but not to where you could see the whole building. As for details, I remember my teacher, that it was a red one-room school house, some of the students and it was located where Airport Road and Stale Road meet toward Algonquin There afro were reports of a possible chemical .pill due to leaking gas or oil Anyone with information about the inci­ dent and the identity of tbe suipett is asked to contact the Hastings Polite at ClA A the Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from renders, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they wH be pubfiahed. The requirements are: • AH letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will bo printed is the writer's name and community of resi­ dence. 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M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 Frederic Jacoba John Jacoba PreeMent PreeMert Steven Jacoba SeaataryfTieeeurer -NEWSROOMDavid T. Young (Edho) tiaine uitoen (Asstsiani canot) Halen Mudry PatriciaJohns ofen Dremer Fran Faverman “I am going with my family to Wolf Lodge for a few days. We are going to work around the house, too." • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Travia Farris, Hastings, Mark McCarter, Middleville: Sandra Poreedo KeHyUoyu Marcte westover Headier Reed CMhd ede accepted Monday tircq^i Frtdey, 8D0 am. toSJOpjn. •'I am getting my wis­ dom teeth pulled. Then I get to rest while I recov­ er." “I am going to stay home and work on my garden to get it ready for spring. Then I may go to Traverse City " “I’m not going to do anything much. 1 am going to play outside. I have to run at least a mile for seven of the 10 days because I am on the track team." “I am going to visit family down south. They live in Tuscaloosa. Alabama." “I am going with the Peace Youth Group to Myrtle Beach. We are going to do an intense Bible study, but we will have fun, too." Scott Ommen Rose Heaton DanBuerge Jonathan Jacoba Sutecrlptfon Retoe: U0 per yw in Berry Cowty S32 per yeer in e^oMng cowtoee S36 per year etoeehere POSTMASTER: Send addreee eftangee to: PjQBtoB rteeffinge. Ml 4805B0802 Second Ctoee Postage Paid atHaoengt,MI4KM �Our modem American culture that seems obsessed by sports and entertainment needs to widen its honors tent to include more recog­ nition for excellence in academics and the arts. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with singing the public praises of those who achieve great feats in the athletic arena, but meanwhile we mustn’t overlook great deeds in other areas. Most recently, area daily newspapers’ front pages often have been filled with the laudable exploits of Michigan State University’s bas­ ketball team. Sometimes the coverage is so thorough that if you sim­ ply read the paper and watch TV, you'll learn everything you want­ ed to know or were afraid to ask, about MSU basketball and the NCAA tournament As 1 was growing up, I don’t ever recall media coverage of sports to be so prevalent. It seemed there was a time, not long ago. when sports were relegated to the sports pages and celebrity stories were confined to the entertainment section. And in days gone by, I don’t recall TV reporters interviewing sports fans in bars, making them part of the big story. Perhaps we Americans are paying too much attention to brawn and not enough to brain. The Banner last week deliberately and happily published a photo and story on the front page about four Hastings High School students and three from Thomapple Kellogg who qualified for national com­ petition in business. Their skills in their disciplines earned them the right to make a trip next month to Anaheim, Calif. What they did is no less important than qualifying for national competition in athletics. We al the Banner have been trying to applaud such accomplish­ ments loudly whenever we can, for example by publishing the top 10 Hastings academic seniors every year on the front page. We feel we’ve been making an attempt to showcase a variety of the amazing talents of young people in our midst. Yet the Banner also recently published a front page photo of two Thomapple Kellogg wrestlers admiring the team’s Division II state runner-up trophy. That’s because there are times when local sports teams climb those golden stairs and reach the top or come very close. They deserve the prominent coverage, too. We believe it’s important to recognize academic, artistic and ath­ letic achievements whenever they reach a level far above the norm. But we must strive to show we also value academics and the arts when young people demonstrate an unusually high level of excel­ lence. It’s not fair for a daily newspaper to have a prominent photo and story on page one about a local football team winning the state championship while at the same time another local school wins the state forensics ti’Je and is placed on the 15th page of the second sec­ tion. To be sure, we have been just as guilty as any other media in occa­ sionally and unjustly overlooking an individual or group achieving noteworthy feats. But we also like to think we recognize such deeds oq our front, second or third pages while others only give them pass­ ing notice, if at all. While thinking about this. 1 realized that Lakewood High School Principal Mike O’Mara serves as a terrific example of what I’m try­ ing to say. For those who may not know, O’Mara was a star player on Lakewood’s Class B stale championship team of 1975. He went on to play some more basketball at Olivet College while getting his bachelor’s degree. O’Mara came back to his roots at Lakewood as a teacher, coach, athletic director and finally as a principal. When O’Mara finally calls it a career. I'll certainly remember his athletic exploits and that magic season of 1975 that only a few ever get a chance to enjoy. But I'll remember him even more as a teacher, a coach and a high school principal, a man who devoted his life to young people. I wouldn’t be surprised if O’Mara would see things the same way. 1 wouldn’t be surprised if he said it was a terrific thrill to win it all 30 years ago, but he’s more satisfied with his quieter, less glamorous accomplishments since then, which has revolved entirely around working with and guiding young people. Once again, the point here »s that our attention seems tilted too far toward entertainment and athletics. They both deserve their due, but these less glamorous achievements in other areas can have more pos­ itive impact over the long haul. It may not be too early to ask Mike O’Mara. Here’s another rose for Herm Bottcher: Speaking of recognizing great deeds, 1 thought about the special day Hastings Rotary Club planned recently for one of our longtime members, Herm Bottcher. Herm had been a member of the Hastings Rotary Club for more than 25 years. He came to Hastings to head up the E.W. Bliss com­ pany over 40 years ago and apparently in retirement adopted Hastings as his "home town.* He and his wife, Margaret, became part of the community over the years through their church and per­ sonal involvement in many community activities I felt I got to see the two sides of Herm over the years. On one side, be was a powerful businessman, ready to take on problems, review the issues and be able to make a decision in an instant. Then the other side of Herm was a warm and caring man, the grandfather image, which brought forward the sof e-, gentler man from the outer shell of the businessman. Herm received a well-deserved Red Rose at Rotary and he’s bead­ ed for New Jersey to be closer to family. We'll miss him at Rotary and for his accomplishments over the years. Herm was an accom­ plished pancake flipper and be led the charge for bulb sales in the spring and fall. He was always willing to work on projects Rotarians found themselves involved with. This accentuates the point that we need to turn our attention to the many people who contribute to our community in so many different ways. We should show, appreciation to the Mhtacs. the artiMw the performers and the people #ho dedicate their We V) serve their fel­ low citizens in so many ways. They all deserve their name up in lights, but for the less glamorous achievements, they probably have to be satisfied with knowing they did their best for our community in whatever ways they choose to serve. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Sherrie Mancie directs the DIVA Jazz Orchestra, which will be featured at this year's TAC/Felpausch Jazz Festival April 16. (Photo by Paul LaRaia) All-female band featured in jazz festival April 15-16 DIVA, an all-female jazz big band (City of Hastings) Don Nevins, 512 W. State Street, Hastings, Mich. 49058, phone (269) 948-8782. County-wide recycling plan gets support • District No. 2 (Thomapple Twp. & Irving Twp., Prec. 2) James French. 171 Hunters Trail Court, Middleville, Mich. 49333, phone (269) 795­ 9783. . District No. 3 (Rutland Charter Twp. Hope Twp. & small area of Berrv Twp.) Sandra L. James, 1388 Nissaki, Hastings, Mich. 49058, phone (262) 945-9402. District No. 4 (Cartton Twp., Hastings Charter Twp., Irving Tv.p. Prec. 1 & a small portion of Woodland Twp.) Howard "Hoof Gibson, 1614 N M-43 Hwy., Hastings, Mich. 49058, phone (269) 948-8325. District No. 5 (Maple Grove Twp., Castleton Twp. and most of Woodland Twp.) Michael Calllor, 307 N. Main. Nashville. Mich. 49073, phone (517) 852-2070. District No. 6 (Orangeville Twp. & Yankee Springs Twp.) Clare Tripp, 11776 English Court, Shelbyville. Mich. 49344, phone (289) 672-7474. District No. 7 (Assyria Twp., Baltimore Twp. & Johnstown Twp.) Thomas J. Wing, 15335 Wing Road, Bellevue. Ml 49021, phone (269) 660-0498. District No. 8 (Prairieville Twp. & most of Barry Twp.) Wayne H. Adams, 4665 E. Orchard Rd.. Delton, Mich. 49046, phone (269) 623­ 2457 County Administrator Michael C. Brown, phone (269) 948-4891. fax (269) 948-4884 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Village of Middleville Council adopted a resolution Tuesday night, supporting Barry County ’s efforts to create a county-wide recycling program. The Village Council has been getting many calls from residents who want to recycle their newspapers, glass and other items. The recy­ cling center in Middleville closed several years ago when the expansion of the Middleville Marketplace began. Thomapple Township Supervisor Don Boysen last year had presented to the Barry County Board of Commissioners the design for a county-wide plan based on the one used in Allegan with voluntary contributions on the tax bill. In the resolution, the village stated that "a Barry County-wide program is deemed the best approach to this effort...” The resolution supported the voluntary assessment on each property owner in the county to help pay for the program. TK union groups agree to freeze pay for a year Staff Writer be at performed White's classes, provide clinics and be the finale House. the to Thomapple Arts As a prelude to the Saturday night jazz Council/Felpausch second annual Jazz concert, the Lakewood High School Festival at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 16. Band Boosters will serve a spaghetti din­ The festival will begin Friday at 4 p.m. ner. accompanied by Les Jazz Big Band, with free concerts open to the public at at Central Auditorium, beginning at 5:30 several venues in downtown Hastings. p.m. The all an Orchestra, DIVA Jazz give the public a chance to celebrate female big band, has a large following of America's music. The festival will fea­ jazz ture student, college and semi-profes­ Tickets are available at the Thomapple sional groups Friday night. April fans the around from country. 15. Arts Council 269-945-2002 or at the Then on Saturday, 17 high school jazz Felpausch service counter. Ticket prices bands will perform during the day. are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and An all-star band of high school musi­ cians selected from the performing students, and $5 for children under 12 accompanied by an adult. concert at Central the Elementary a concert jazz DIVA is groups will open for the DIVA live in orchestra steeped in the history of jazz, but infused with the progressive harmonies of today. Auditorium in Hastings. Prior the public kickoff of the festival, The band plays contemporary main­ the DIVA musicians will teach master stream big band jazz composed and classes to high school musicians in the arranged by band members and renowned county and to members of the 2005 High writers, School All-Star Jazz Band. The master Ellen Rowe. Rich Shemaria and Scott class idea was developed to provide stu­ Whitfield. including Tommy Newsome. ' by Directed dents with in-depth time to work one-on- Sherrie percussionist Maricle, the musicians are renow ned for one with professional musicians. The learning will continue Saturday both musicianship and academic excel­ with the DIVA musicians providing clin­ lence. They also come from around the ics to all 17 high school jazz bands sched­ world, including Israel. New Zealand. uled to perform at Central Auditorium. Australia and Europe. DIVA'S unique sound is a result of their The performances of the high school jazz for the ensembles Saturday also are open to the repertoire composed expressly public. individual personalities of the musicians The festival will include musicians themselves. Audiences can expect to hear from middle school and high school jazz powerful ensemble playing and creative ensembles. Grand Valley State University solos with all the originality of the jazz Jazz Combo. Les Jazz Big Band. Ed masters who have preceded them. Gene DIVA has performed to critical acclaim Englcrth and Mark Ramsey, the High in some of the world's most prestigious School All-Star Jazz Band and ends with music venues, including Carnegie Hall Englerth jazz Band, pianists with the New York Pops Orchestra, a the DIVA performance. The seven downtown venues Friday sold-out concert at the Kennedy Center night will include Felpausch. Hastings for the Performing Arts in Washington. City Bank. State Grounds Coffee House. D.C. and the Verizon Jazz Festival at Hastings Public Library. Thomapple Arts Lincoln Center York Council. by Patricia Johns will Photography and State Grounds Coffee The TAC/Felpausch Jazz is intended to ------------------------------------------------------------ District No. 1------------------------------------------------------------- also from New York City, will teach master White's Photography, The festival is sponsored by Felpausch. Fall culties because of state financial troubles. applies for the early retirement initiative Creek Restaurant and the County Seat Michigan The TKEA and TKESP members were or move on to other positions outside of Restaurant. Cultural Affairs through a mini-gram The Jazz Trolley, provided by the from the Association of Council Arts Arts and Greater of The Thomapple Kellogg Board of scheduled for a 1.5 percent increase for Education Monday night approved a pay the 2005-06 school year. Wages will be In another move to raise money for the Barry County Transit Authority, returns Kalamazoo, freeze and contract extension for mem­ frozen for one year with the contract district, the board approved a bid process this year as well. The free concerts Friday Endowment at bers extended one year. Non-represented staff for the sale of the Thomapple Kellogg will have staggered starting times at each Foundation, the GFWC-Gun Lake Area also accepted a wage freeze. Outdoor Education center on Moe Road. venue. The Jazz Trolley will circulate Women's This 40-acre property was originally a between the venues so people can park in Corporation. woodlot belonging to the district. one spot and either ride the trolley from of Education the Thomapple Kellogg and Association The Thomapple Kellogg Educational Support The represented and non-represented groups also can take advantage of an Personnel. the district call the Chris Marcy told the board she had no Auditorium Saturday, starting at 9:25 tion activities for both elementary and employees to apply for the initiative. takes over Central members who want to make sure that In addition, the board approved reduc­ financial difficulties stay as far from the ing up to two administrative staff mem­ idea how much the property would bring a.m„ with high school jazz ensembles classroom public bers as of June 30. Konarska said, “lay­ and that the bids would be for the entire performing on stage with a brief clinic by school districts are suffering budget diffi­ offs may not be necessary if current staff parcel. members of DIVA, lasting until about 4 Many information, 2002. Check TAC's website for the full day window that began March 28 for ment of these employee possible. Viking the from the trolley. The festival praised the cooperative effort and agree­ as more and high school students in 1998. Treasurer It began being used for outdoor educa­ association For Club Barry Community Thomapple Arts Council at early retirement initiative. There is a 30­ Kevin the Drummond Sue one spot or walk and enjoy the music Konarska Superintendent the 269-945­ at schedule www.thomappleartscouncil.org. For more information on DIVA check that website www.divajazz.com. p.m. During the day Saturday, live music 4 t �Page 6 - Thursday. March 31. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Give a memorial that can go on forever Ruth M. Rice A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEAS ANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Rood. Dowling. MI 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 im.; Sunday School 114) am; Sunday Evening Service 64X) p.m.; Bible Study A Prayer Tune Wednesday nighta 6:30 pm ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Ruuell. Pastor. Saturday Mau 4:30 put; Sunday Manet 8:30 xm. and 11 DO am.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOO 1674 Wed Stale Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garmon. Pastor Sundav School 9:30 ajn.; classes for all ages Morning Wcnhtp IODO am. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6D0 p.m. Wednesday actmties 7.00 pjn. arc: Rambowi or J J. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or First grade). Kids Oub or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Aduh Bible Study - No age limits WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. MI 49058 Res Bob Smith Phone 945­ 2654. Worship Services; Sunday. 10-30 a.m ; Sunday School. 9:30 a. nt EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Member Church of the World-Wide Anglican Co*uwiort~ 315 W. Center St (comer of S. Broadway and W Center St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe III. Rector. Mr. F. William Voctberg. Director of Music. Sunday Wonhip - 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 i.m Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a_m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev Timm Oyer. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a m Sunday School Hour. 11.DO am Morning Worship Service; 600 p.m evening Service; Wednesday 7 DO p.m. Services far Adults. Teens and Children. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Ridwd Moore. Pastor Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Wetaite: wwwjjopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church SecrctaryTreasurer. Linda Cobb. Office hours. Tues., Wed., Tburr 9 am to 1pm Sun. Morning; 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sun. evening service 6 pm; SonShme Preschool (ages 3 A 4k Tues.. Thun, from 9-11:30 am. 12D0-2J0 pm Wed. 64pm Pioneer Club (Gr K-5) (evening meal at 6 pm); Wed. 64 pm Middle School Youth A Sr. High Youth; Wed. 7 pm ■ Prayer Mtg. SAINTS ANDREW A MATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (Irving). Rt Rev David T. Hustwicn Rector. Suwtay Service Times 9:15 am Morning Prayer. 11D0 am. Holy Communion. Wednesday 600 pm Evening Prayer service. All services using the traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer. Fnr more informa­ tion and Holy Day service times call (269) 795-2370 « ffe tartwy 948­ 9121.- Visit 4pr wabrile at Ig^/wwwxtai tlwfehiilrk i 1I andrewmao/ or e-mnil ns at rtrevhurt wicKwyanoo.com. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor, Patter Dave Wood Sr. - Aduh Mmritries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 am. Sunday School tor ail ages; 10:45 am. Morning Worship Service; 600 pm. Evening Service; 7D0 pm Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pm. Awana. Sr. and Jt High Youth, Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Mornrng Celebration 10 am Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group min­ istry, leadership framing. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 nu. South. Pastor Brvm Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11D0 a.m.; Evening Service at 6D0 pm; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7dJ0 pm QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Paste* Ken Vaught (6 • 6) 94*-9392. Sunday Worship 11 am; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. MI 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNTIED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. b-dford Rd.. Dowling I’honc 269-721-8077. Pastor Parti Harpole Sunnay morning worship service 9:45 am Nursery provided. Sunday evening “New Beginnings" starts at 5:15 with meal. 5:30 aduh small group, youth group, kids club. 6:30 praise service. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men's group 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ's Quihers. Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45 Coming in January , exploring spiritual gifts Bible study. Church website cirmtrychapelume.org. W OODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coals Grove Rd. Pastor Rch-rta Shaffer Wheelchair accessi­ ble and elevator Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10:30 am ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spmt-Filled church. Meetmg at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd, Nashville, Mich. 49073 Sun. Praise A Worship 10:30 am. 600 pm. Wed. 6:30 pm Jesus Club far boys A girts ages 412. Pastors David and Row MacDonald. An outs of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517452-1806. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton Psator Danse! Hofmann 623-5400 Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 am Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 am. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr High Youth Sunday MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADTTIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E Main Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery, Pastor. Phene 795-9030 Sunday Mam 448 pm First Friday Holy Hour 5 pm Confaateus 30 minutes before Ma*.. Rotary Prayer 30 minutes befaxMw This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FI.EXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK . Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions " 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan PRAIRIEVILLE BULE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Delton. MI 49046 • 269-671-4193. Pastor, Bernard Biair. Associate Pastor, Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 am; Worship Service 11 am; Sunday Evening Service 5 pm; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 pm WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O. Box 95. Wn offset Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary Schippers- DeMunter. Sunday Worship 9:15 am • Sunday School 10:30 am ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A nuaaaou of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings . Maas Sunday m 9-JQam HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E State Rd. (Comer of State Rd. std Bokwood St acrons from Thu's Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill, Youth Pastor, Brian Teed, Pastor of CitiuuerHng & Visitation. Don Brail Hjooc 269-945-9121. Nursery amiable Quizzing Practice 8:30 am Kids for Christ 1st through 4th grade and Toddlers through K dasaes provided 11 am service “ly Sunday School for all ages 104)0 am Aduh electives for Mach: Creation. The Key lb Kingdom Authority and The Week That Changed Everything, reflecting on the last week of Christ's life. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 pm Wiitonday Midwvsfc- 94)0 am SCAMPS (senior citizens) BMe Study. 6:30 pm adults; Sag* n Share A Foundation Clam Youth 6<h-8rh grades. Faith 4 Life & 9­ 12th grades. Children 2 yrs. tnrougn xn grace, raixn weaver friends. Thursday: Senior Aduh Coffee Hour. 9:30-114)0 am. Earner Servins: Sunday, March 27th 8:30 Music and drama preseotatkm “Our God Reigns-; 9:15­ 10:15 am. Easter Breakfast: 10:30 a_m. Traditional Easter Service. HASTINGS - Ruth M. Rice, age 86. of Hastings, passed away Friday, March 25, 2005 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Rice was bom in Hastings, on October 12, 1918, the daughter ol the late Otis and Hazel (Norris) Hill. She was raised in the Thomapple Lake area, and spent her early childhood years attending The Quimby School, but finished her education at Hastings High School. Ruth was the widow of Oscar A. Rice. The couple was married on September 2, 1939 in Angola Indiana. After being married the couple returned to Michigan where they farmed together in the area for several years. Ruth spent several years working at Taylor's Shoe store and Hastings Piston Ring Oscar and Ruth settled in the Algonquin Lake area for several years, until moving to Melbourne Florida where they spent the past 25 years together. The couple enjoyed danc­ ing together, including square dancing, round dancing, and roller skate dancing. Ruth enjoyed spending her quiet time walking along the beach collecting shells in Florida.. Ruth was also well known for her great cooking. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Hamilton; son. Ernest (Joanne) Rice; brother, Otis (Katie) Hill. Also surviving are six grandchildren, two step grandchildren and several great and great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, and her sisters Hilda Tobias, and Grace Nichols. A Memorial Visitation will be held at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville, on Thursday March 31, from 5-7pm. Memorial contributions can be made to Woodlawn Meadows - Recreations Fund. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. I Shiriey Ann Goruales| Shirley Ann Gonzales went to be with the Lord on March 25, 2005 at Pennock Hospital. Jt was a glorious day for hez and a bittersweet day for her family and rriends. She is survived by her sons, Dn/id and Bruce, and daughtcrjBeveriy. She is also survived by seven oHMildren; eight |^eat r grandchildren; special nieces and nephews and dfkx fatihv members and friends. fr Preceding Shirley in death were her par­ ents; her husband of 30 years. Alejandro Gonzales; and two brothers and one sister. A special ‘Thank You" to Dr. James Weatherhead and all the doctors and nurses at Pennock Hospital. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, March 29.2005 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial took place in Lakeside Cemetery. • Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. . Judith Kay Evans HICKORY CORNERS - Joseph Latzel, passed away on March 25. 2005. at his resi­ dence. Joseph was bom on August 19, 1944 in Omaha. Nebraska, the son of George and Gertrude Latzel. He was an employee of Benteier Industries. Joe was an excellent artist, and his art works will be cherished. He loved fishing and working with wood. On a bus from Omaha, he met Judy (Shupp) and fell in love and they were mar­ ried on November 20. 1973. Other members of his family include a son, Joseph (Misty) Latzel of Hickory Comers; a daughter, Mona Lisa (Leon) Dawson of Oklahoma; stepsons. James HauseJr. of Hickory Comers and Jeff (Doris) Hause of Hastings; a brother, Larry Latzel of C'mcord. California; a sister. Rosemary (Mike) Swartzell of Omaha, Nebraska; nine grand­ children and eight great grandchildren; sev­ eral nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at Hickory Comers Bible Church. Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Interment East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Hickory Comers Bible Church Building Fund will be appreciated. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. I Barbara Colleen (Case) Hooten | HASTINGS - Barbara Colleen (Case) Hooten, age 37, of Hastings, died Friday, March 25,2005. Mass of Christian Burial Service was held Wednesday, March 30. 2005 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Rev. F. Alfred J. Russell celebrant. Burial was at the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barbara Colleen (Case) Hooten Memorial Scholarship Fund at Delton Kellogg Schools. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. __ Su us for co(or ■ ~ i oni-funir j>Hoto yroussinfl atuf a(( \jour printing nuls. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH HASTINGS - J’jdith Kay Evans, age 58, of Hastings, died Saturday, March 26, 2005 at Thornapple M<^or. Mrs. Evars was bom co June 5, 1946 b* Lansing, the daughter cf Kenneth and Beulah (Pomeroy) Powell. She was raised in the Sunfield area and attended schools there, graduating in 1964 from Lakewood High School in Lake Odessa. She lived most of her married life in £aton County, moving to the Hastings area in 1989 from Charlotte. She was married to Dennis R. Evans on May 15,1965. She was employed as a waitress in Vermontville for a few years. Abo was an accomplished singer in country and western bands, with her husband, for many years. Judy was a loving and devoted wife, grandmother, sister and friend. She attended the Potterville Church of the Nazarene. The family wishes to thank all the caregivers at Thornapple Manor and Personal Home Care for making her days as comfortable as pMsible Judy is survived by her daughter, Teresa (James, Jr.) Keel of Charlotte; son. Scott (Melissa) Evans of Delton; five grandchil­ dren. Wendy Perrier, Aleisha Strong, Ryan Evans. Amanda Evans Ond Kaylee Evans; brothers, Ralph (Beverly) Powell ’ of Harrison and Charles (Sally) Powell of Harrison; sisters, Gloria Maden of Florida and Marilyn Currier of Bear Lake; sister-in­ law, Yvonne Powell of Harrison; nieces, nephews and a host of fiends. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Dennis on June 26, 2002; grand­ daughter. Rebecca Perrier, and a brother. Wayne Powell. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 30, from 2 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Funeral and committal services were held Wednesday, March 30.2005 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Slocum officiating. Burial was at Sebewa Cemetery in Ionia County. Memcrial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeralbome.com) 239 E North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414 Michael Anton. Pastor. Thursday, March 31 - 3:45 pm Clapper Kid*; 5 45 pm Grace Notes: 700 pm Adventurer*. Saturday. April 2 24)0 pm The War, 7:30 pm Holy Communion. Sunday. April 3 - 84)0 A 10:45 am. Holy Communion; 9:30 am. Sunday School. Monday. April 4 Brothen of Grace (O’Neil**). Tuesday. April 5 - 1:00 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. April 6 - 104)0 am Wordwatchers. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office houn are Monday-Thursday 900 a_m.-Noon and 100-300 pm. Friday 900 a m -Noon Sunday morning worship houn: 8:30 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshments. 11O0 Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 1:15, 9:30 and II am Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 pm., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 pm FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services -9:15 am Fellowship at Central School; 104)0 am Easier Monuag Service at Central School Auditorium. Nursery care is avail­ able ! March 24 - 8:30 am Women's Bible Study; 64)0 pm Seder Meal in Sharpe Hall. March 25 12:15 p.m. Good Friday Service; 8.00 pm. Sr. High Youth Fellowship. March 30 - 6:15 am Men's Bibb Study. |CaHLBakiusin| HASTINGS - Carl L. Baldwin, age 83, of Announcing... New Community Out-Reach Program by Wren Funeral Home “Traveling Resource/Information Center^ SCHEDULED EVENT: COMMISSION ON AGING, 320 W. Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings (A Barry Community Hospice representative will also be present with information and counseling) 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. & 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Free Drawing: Felpausch Food Center Gift Cards 1-S100 / 1-$50.00 / 4 -$25.00 (redeemable in all store departments) If your organization would like to schedule this new out-reach program, at no cost, please contact: Wren Funeral Home, 1401 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945-2471. WREN Funeral Home 1401 North Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 Dr. id C UYca, Director / _________ Joseph Latzel Hastings, died Monday. March 28, 2005 at Hastings Tendercare. Carl was born March 15.1922 in Hastings, the son of Ira and Annie (Peck) Baldwin. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1939. Carl married Betty M. Fredrich June 13, 1943. Together they owned Carl and Betty Appliance from 1955 to 1979. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge #628. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers. Robert and Miles Baldwin; and a sister, Louise HaighL Carl is survived by his two sons, Mike Baldwin and friend, Sheryl Custis, of Nashville, Steve and Dawn Baldwin of Hastings; a daughter. Brenda and Russ Hayden of Tucson, AZ.; grandchildren, Derek Baldwin. Jennifer (Baldwin) Benson. Clint Barry, Vicki Shirley, Jason Baldwin, Lee Ritsema; several great-grandchildren; sister. Iris Cum of Yuma, AZ Memorials can be made to Hastings Tendercare. No visitation will be held, a memorial serv­ ice will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. �The Hoang, Banner - Thursday. March 31. 2005 - Page 7 Bertha Fredrickr LOWELL - Botha Fredricks of Lowell, and formerly of Lake Odessa and McBain, died March 26, 2005 at Lt-trels of Kent of Lowell. Bertha was bom March 26, 1906 in Richland Twp of Missaukee County to Rhine and Fannie (Faber) DeBoer. She was married to Herbert Fredricks on Jane 26,1928 at McBain He died on July 28, 1972. She had been a school teacher for the county public schools at Highland Number One, and the Cavanaugh School. She had been a telephone operator in McBain and had graduated from McBain Public High School. She had attended college for two years. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, tatting, and quoting. She attended the Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. She bad lived in the Curry House in Cadillac for a time before moving back down stale She is survived by children, Roger (Shirley) Fredricks of Traveler Rest, North Carolina, Elaine (Jay) Wigger of Kentwood, Don (Marilyn) Fredricks of Caledonia, Harvey (Daria) Fredricks of Lake Odessa, Bernice (Don) Goodemoot of Lake Odessa, Marva (LaVerne) Kneale of Saranac, and linda (Roger) Altina; daughter-in-law. Barb Fredricks; sisters-in-law, Sarah and Luella Fredricks; 26 grandchildren; 63 great grand­ children; and nine great great grandchildren; many nieces snd nephews. She was preceded in death by infant Myrna Fredricks, Sandra Fredricks in 1968 and son. Keith Fredricks in 1995; grandson, Dennis Kneale; son-in-law, Randy Wolverton; broth­ ers, Albert, Comeal. Edward DeBoer, sisters, Dora Scholten. Gertie Hofstra, and Rena Keelan; grandson-in-law. Brian Ohm. Funeral services were held Wednesday. March 30. 2005 at Lucas Rehoboth Reformed Church. Rev. Dave Sterk officiat­ ing. Interment at Highland Hillside Cemetery. Osceola County. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice or Lucas Rehoboth Reformed Church Ladies Society. Arrangements were made by the Burkholder Funeral Home in McBain. Hilbert “Van" “Lefty" VanDerMolen HASTINGS - Hilbert “Van" “Lefty" VanDerMolen. age 79, of Hastings, died Tuesday. March 29. 2005 at Thomapple Mana. Van was bom in Grand Rapids on April 19. 1925, the son of Robert and Martha (Johnson) VanDerMolen. His early life and education was in Grand Rapids. The family moved to Manistee County in 1937 and lived there until 1941 when they moved to Traverse City. He graduated from Traverse City Central High School in 1942 and enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served his country until September 1945 as a Sergeant training artillery crews. After his honoraole discharge from the Army, he pitched bescball in the Florida Grapefruit League. He then attended the University of Michigan where be majored in civil engineering. He started a summer job on a surveying crew with MOOT. He continued with MOOT and his education, retiring in 1984 as project engineer after 34 yean of service. He worked out of the Cadillac District. He was a member of Cadillac and Hastings Elks Lodges. He will be r membered fa his love of family, baseball, fishing. Northern Michigan and his MOOT crew and associ­ ates. He was a man of his word and a true friend to many. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother. Robert, Jr. (USN) who was lost in World War II; and brother-in-law. Robert Konokrax. Van married Mary Alice Lipkey in April 1984 and she survives. Left to mourn with Mary are his sons, David of Kalamazoo. Edward of Hastings. James of Pennsylvania; and daughter. Marilyn (Sigmund) Reckline of Baroda; grandsons. Edward. Jr. of Hastings, Eric of USN and Clarissa Reckline; sister. Dorothy Kotokrax; nephews, Robert (Kathy) and Mark Kotokrax; grandnieces, Kara (John) Cooper and Karen Hooper, an aunt. Ora Anderson; several cousins, mother­ in-law. Mabie Lavender of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society www.wren-funeral-home.com Funeral services will be held I p.m. Friday, April 1, 2005 at the Wren Funeral Home. Reverends Philip Colburn and Sigmund Reckline will officiate. Burial will be at Hastings Township Cemetery. Visitation also Friday, April 1,12 noon until service time. Arrangements by Wren Funeral Home. Mnta* ItofftUM CotttriK tent 9S Velma Cotterill of Jackson turned 95 on Octoter 24. 2004. She was ban in a log house on the Hoffman family farm on Lawrence Rd., south of Hastings in 1909. and grew up there along with her two brothers. Merle and George. She celebrated her 95th birthday with rela­ tives at Schuler's Restaurant in Marshall. Although she now lives in Jackson, she still has many friends and relatives in Barry County, and wish them all well. Geraldine Dixon and "the late" William Dixon Sr. of Slippery Rock. PA proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Cristina Lyn to Kenneth Underwood, son of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Underwood of Hastings, and Debra Fosburg of Mason. A June wedding is planned. AflntUbjr MmmUb asHnrtM fOMAHMqr Dorothy Edmonds will celebrate her 100th birthday on April 6. 2005. Those wishing may send cards to her at 11334 West Court Blvd., Jacksonville. FL 32218-3245. The Lajoye'c celebrate a double blessing with two sets of five generations Melissa. Cail Vincent and Bradley J. Bruce were urlred in marriage June 12, 2004. The ceremuny was performed by the bride’s grandfather, James Wiebiem, at Hastings Free Methodist Church. The matron of honor was Heather West. The best man was tom Wiscrll. Bridesmaids were Carrie Hess, Summer Eggebeen, Stacey Howell, and junior bridesmaid, Ashley Vandenhout. Groomsmen were Duane Mean, Dann Furrow, Mike Howell. and Bradley Vincent. Flower girl was Lauren Howell, and ring bearer was Kenny Kenyon. Paul Parker, Michael Garrett, Martin Landes, and Scott Cosgrove, uncles and cousins of the bride and groom, served as ushers. Bradley Vincent, Forres: Evan*, Rachael Brace performed music. The couple now resides in Hastirgs. and Hastings. GIRL, Dayna Lyna Sniezek, bom at Zeeland Comnwnity Hospital on March 18. 2005 at 12:34 p.m. to Stacey and Trevor Sniezek of Hopkins. Weighing 8 lbs 8 ozs. and 20 inch­ HASTINGS - James “Duane" Rowlader. age 73, of Hastings, passed away at home on Saturday, Much 26,2005. He was bom to Homer and Gertrude (AspinalI) Rowlader in Woodland, on January 12. 1932. He graduated from Woodland Township School in 1950. He farmed on the family farm for many yean. He then wosked for E.W Bliss in Hartings, Keller Equipment in Grand Rapids and Thomapple Kellogg Schools where he retired in 1990. He was married to the former Marian Frisby from 1959 to 1982 Jim enjoyed collecting bats, doing mechanical wok. tractors, music, playing guitar, playing piano and being with his chil­ dren and grandchildren. He was a former member of the Hope Church of Brethren in Freeport and was a member of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Dwight Rowlader. He is survived by two daughters, Susan (Sieve) Radant of Hastings, Tami Peabody of Sunfield, five grandchildren, Chelsea, Courtney, and Nathan Peabody, Jenna and Sara Radant; two sisters, Margaret (John) Smith of Woodland, Midge Kidder of Miodleville, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday. March 29, 2005 from the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Father Charles P. McCabe and Pastor Darrell Bosworth officiating. Burial was at Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice. Hastings Emmanuel Episcopal Church or Kilpatrick United Brethren Church. Arrangements are by the Gintech Funeral Home in Hastings. Seated ate great-great grandpa Melvin (Bunny) LaJoye Sr., grandson Landyn Dempsey, great grandpa Melvin (Bud) LaJoye Jr., (standing) mother, Sarah Dempsey, and grandma Gail (LaJoye) Dempsey. An open house will be held in her bona, on her birthday. Sunday. April 3. 2005, from 1-3 p.m.. located al Local 138 Union Hall, 127 W. Apple St.. Hastings. Friends and family are cordially invited. No gifts, please. If you are unable to attend and wish to send her a card, her address is 315 E William St, Hastings. es long. Welcoming her home were her big broth­ ers, Brandon and Nicholas. Grandparents are Marvin and Terry Miller of Shelbyville, Emil Sniezek Jr. of Orangeville, and Carol and Lester King of Hopkins. GIRL, Jordan May Lyons, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 7, 2005 at 8:17 am. to Jesse and Joely Lyons of Delton. Weighing 9 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. BOY, Justin Matthew, born at Pennock Hospital on March 9, 2005 at 5:39 am. to Jennifer and Matthew Rose of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. the family ef... Pete Dull LAKE ODESSA - Della Mae Shellman, age 98, M Lake Odessa, passed away late Monday evening March 28.2005. She was bom in Woodland Township on April 14, 1906 to Charles and Stella Mae (Barkdull) Shellman. Della cared for her parents until they passed away. She then cared fa Barbara Brake fa a number of yean, and after caring fa Rosa Stincomb fa 13 yean, Della retired and lived on the farm with her sister. Dortha and brother-in-law, Charles Nelson Begerow For many years. Della did sewing repain fa people in the Lake Odessa communi'.y. Della and her sister, Dortha, made quilts together fa 32 yean; they donated a quill to the Lakewood Community Ambulance fa their fund raising raffle every year She was preceded in death by her parents; sister. Dessic Arlene Shellman; nephew. Harold Begerow; great-nephews, James Begerow and infant Vernon Begerow; and great-niece, infant Jill Begerow. She is survived by her sister, Dortha Begerow; nephew, Charles Begerow; great­ nieces. Cheryl (Steve) Eaton. Suz-an (Lonnie) Miller, and Julie (Calvin) Deatsman; great­ nephews. Noel Begerow and Andrew (Jean) Begerow; 15 great-great-nephews and nieces; and several great-great-great­ nephews and nieces. The funeral service will be I p.m. Friday. April 1.2005 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial will take place in Lakeside Cemetery. The family has suggested that memorial contributions be made to Lakewood Community Ambulance. Arrangements by Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa Seated are great-great grandpa Melvin (Bunny) LaJoye Sr., granddaughter Alexis Dempsey, great grandpa Melvin (Bud) LaJoye Jr., (standing) daddy. Matt Dempsey, and grandma Gail (LaJoye) Dempsey. Keith A. Murphy, Hastings and Carolyn Jean Casey, Hastings. Robert Scott Richmond. Battle Creek and Brenda Sue-Hoag. Bellevue. Joshua Kyle Hanford. Hastings and Bobbie Jo Henney, Hastings. Jason Christopher Boersma, Middleville and Vikki Sue Jansen. Middleville. Words had always been Pete s specialty and it has been difficult to put into words what we feel Although time has ; passed, we would like to express thanks for the [ outpouring of kindness and love shown to us and our loved one. Pete The beautiful flowers, plants, phone calls, gifts, and wonderful cards sent made the time of Pete s passing endurable and were much appreciated We d like to express our sincerest thanks for the company of all our relatives and friends at Petes viewing, funeral, and graveside service Special thanks to Rev Willard Curtis. Sylvia Kidder. Bill Stowe. Dave Harvath. Guy Adkins, all the nurses at Pennock Hospital. Hospice, home health care workers. Girrbach Funeral Home, the Masons, and the VFW for the military honors Thank you very much also to Plumb's for the food trays, the Mocse. and to others who provided us with food out of the kindness of their hearts Money given in Pete's name was given to Hospice and a donation was made to the American Cancer Society We miss him dearly We now have added memories that you helped create when we had to say goodbye A BOY, Aiden Nicholas, boro at Pennock Hospital on March 6, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. to Nick and Megan Morton of Woodland. Weighing 6 lbs. 11 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Kailie Jade Rayner, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 12, 2005 at 1:55 p.m. to Amber Burtch and Chad Rayner of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 11 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Rylee Jo, boro at Pennock Hospital on March 15, 2005 at 1:27 p.m. to Michael and Amanda Hamp of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Ericks Lynn Critzer. bom at Pennock Hospital on March 15, 2005 at 3:50 p.m. to Mike and Carrie Critzer of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 1/2 oz. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Holly Lorraine, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 18, 2005 at 2:51 a.m. to Heather and Ryan Rosin of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Broc James, boro at Pennock Hospital on March 18, 2005 at 4:15 p.m. to Leah LaBine of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 1/4 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Austin, boro al Pennock Hospital on March 18, 2005 at 9:50 am. to Scott and Michelle Huntington of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, John Anthony Chmur* II, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 19,2005 at 2:44 am. to Robin Tibbie and John Chmura of Freeport Weighing 9 lbs. 6 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. �Page 8 - Thursday. March 31. 2005 - The Hastings Banner ./Innie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Dr. George Shannon, director of Chariton Park, addressed the Lake Odessa Historical Society at its meeting earlier this month. The third session of citizens interested in preserving and listing Ionia County bams will be held on Wednesday evening of this week at the Ionia fairgrounds. Friday is April Fool’s Day, so wp»ch out for those tricks! A vocal group from Red Bird Mission will appear in concert at Lakewood United Methodist Church on M-50 at 7 p.m. Sunday. April 3. There will be a display of Appalachian crafts for sale. Lakewood schools will be on spring break April 4-8. Students had a free day on Good Friday past. The Ionia County Genealogical. Society will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday. April 9. There will be a pancake supper at Fellowship Hall of Central United Methodist Church Saturday evening, April 9, vith serv­ ing from 5 to 7 p.m. This is another in the series of monthly Saturday night meals, each with a special missions emphasis. The pro­ ceeds are designated in advance. This month's proceeds will go toward the work camp in Wisconsin in June. Reine Peacock is now a patient at Thomapple Manor after a brief stay at Tendercare. She had been treated at Pennock hospital first for dehydration. John and Debbie Stassek and Rob and Larissa of Bloomingdale were Easter Sunday guests of her parents at Carlton Center. Along with her brother’s family they had dinner at Middleville. Students named to the dean's list at Grand Valley State University include Erica Black, Scott Hampel and Natalie Wilson, all of Lake Odessa. At the same time, Michigan Technological University at Houghton has named Adam Brown, Luke Farrell and Amber Lass to their academic honors list. On Sunday morning the balcony was full at Central UMC. partly due to the choir being seated there while their usual spot was occu­ pied by tables for the bell choir. The chancel choir sang their introit and an anthem from their lofty spot under the direction of Ginny Kruisenga. Later in the service, the dozen bell ringers played their anthem. The children's choir sang and instead of a finial hymn, the cast of the upcoming musical “Godspell” sang a number that echoed the final words of the sermon by Rev. Dr. Donald Ferris. The coffee hour refreshments were provided and served by the youth groups, which had held a bake-off Saturday to provide fresh goodies for the fellowship hour after church. The Good Friday service was well attend­ ed Friday afternoon at Central UMC. Pastors Roberta Shafer. Darrell Bosworth, Jonathan Reid and Mark Taylor read the introductory scriptures, following the opening by Rev. Mary Schippers-DeMunter and an anthem by the choir of the host church. The sermon was brought by Rev. Mark Jarvie of the First Congregational Church. The offering went to the Ministerial Association for its projects. The sermon topic was "If The Truth Be Told." We read in a magazine from the area that in New Hampshire there is no income tax nor any tax on liquor. However a rather new tax is on the scenic views. If you look out at a mountain, you will be taxed for the scenic view. It is commonly called the “view tax." People have found ways to avoid the tax, such as planting trees that will obscure the view or building a house with blank wall toward the mountains. Some moved away to avoid the tax. What next? Jesse LaSardo of Lansing devoted Eating right and exercising is a great start. If you could do just that, you would be ahead of the game. Keeping a regular check on your health, like regular maintenance on a car, will allow you to make small simpie changes along the way so as to avoid big disasters later in life. First, and probably foremost, checking and controlling your weight, blood pressure and cholesterol will dramatically reduce your risk of heart attacks, heart failure, strokes, kidney disease, and eye disease and circulation problems. If there is diabetes in the family, monitoring your blood sugar will also be important. Making sure your vaccinations are up to date would also be a smart move. The important ones for adults would include Tetanus and diphtheria, Pneumococcal (pneumonia), Influenza (flu) and Hepatitis (for patients at high risk of exposure to hepatitis). Cancer screening would include Pap smears (for cervical cancer), mammograms (for breast cancer), colonoscopies (for colon cancer) and PSA (for prostate cancer). Your risk of skin cancer can be reduced by limiting your exposure to the sun and report any unusual skin changes to your doctor Checking for osteoporosis after menopause in women, Tuberculosis testing for high risk patients as well as vision and hearing testing are a few other worthwhile screens. Hopefully it goes without saying that you should also stop using any form of tobacco, alcohol or any recreational drugs. The frequency of the above screening is generally annually and more often if problems are found. Your doctor will be able to tell you what will be best for you. And, of course, eat right and exercise routinely. Scott Brasseur, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician for medical advise before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. Dear Annie: I've been married to "Sheldon* for over four years. He's a wonderful man. intelligent and very loving. Here's my problem: Sheldon is a diabetic. I try to take care of him by cooking healthy foods, but he insists on eating junk. He con­ sumes chocolate and guzzles soft drinks. He refuses to e*x anything made with artificial sweeteners because he says they give food a metallic taste. We are living on a limited budget, so Sheldon buys low-cost food items that often are high in fat. I've tried everything I can think of to get him to change his ways and eat healthier, but he refuses. I love him and don't want to lose him. Any suggestions? — Concerned Wife Dear Wife: You cannot force Sheldon to take better care of his health, and your con­ stant disapproval provokes the response of a rebellious child. You must break the partem. Continue to prepare healthful meals, and keep only nutritious food in the house, but other­ wise, say nothing about the choices he makes. We know it will be hard for you to sec your husband develop diabetes-related difficulties, but once you realize that you are not the one responsible for controlling his health, you will be less angry and frustrated. For addi­ tional suggestions, try Che American Diabetes Association (diabetes.org) at 1-800-D1ABETES (1-800-342-2383). Nosy newcomer Dear Annie: I work in a small office. We have a new employee who is quite nice, except for one little quirk. She inserts herself into every conversation, whether it concerns her or not, and she has all the answers. She even has gotten up from her desk and walked PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE Other than trying to eat right and exercise, what else should I be doing to maintain good health? Diabetic dilemma much of his time genealogical speaking society meeting at the about Frank White, who was bom in Barbados in 1867. White died in Leslie (Ml) in 1938. over to where the conversation is taking place so she can better hear what is being said. I originally thought I was just being over­ sensitive. but others in the office have com­ mented as well. Someone suggested she's just lonely, but it bothers me when she always puts her nose where it doesn't belong. How can I tactfully yet firmly let her know, in cer­ tain situations, her presence is not welcome? - Out of Patience Dear Patience: This woman is new, and she wants to belong. A small office is the wrong place to have private conversations, and it is impolite to exclude her too often. If you must discuss something that she should not bear, say nicely, "Sony, Louise, but this is private." Otherwise, let her join in or knock it off. If the conversations are that personal, leave them for lunch breaks or after working hours. He was best known as the inspiration for the drawing of the Cream of Wheat on cereal boxes. Lakewood school has one exchange stu­ dent from Hong Kong. The language used by her family is Cantonese. Meantime, Michigan State University has many students from for­ eign countries. One Lakewood alumna has mentored a young man from Hong Kong. She and her sister felt the two Chinese students might enjoy being able to converse with someone else from "home" halfway around the world. The two local girls finally carried out a plan successfully with the senior girls from here driving to East Lansing and having dinner with the older sister and the Chinese graduate student This gave the two Chinese young people a chance to chat with someone using same language. It is good to be able to walk on the side­ walks now that most of the snow has me’ted. Until this week it has been more practical to walk in the street rather than to wade in the snow. The early spring flowers are starting to show with daffodil stems up about four inch­ es. Veteran syrup maker Fred Morris has made some observations about the 2005 weather season. He predicts spring will be very short. There were four days in the week of March 12-18 that no sap ran because the weather was too cold, day and night. Then last week came the ideal situation of thawing delays and freezing nights. That is the needed for sap to flow. He has noted thi • the blackbirds are back, as are the sandhill cranes. Usually the sap season is over when they arrive. An east wind blew much of last week. ’Fhat too is a harbinger for the sap flow stopping. The new labels for Morris maple sugar reads "Since 1947." All members of the Morris-Shelienbarger family combine efforts to produce syrup year after year. The posted cemetery rules state that all artificial flowers and evergreens are to be removed from urns by March 31. However, as late as March 26, the soil was still so frozen in the ums it was impossible to remove the stems. Hopefully, with warmer days this week, people can comply with the rules with­ out damaging their flora arrangements. A • usiness item in the Grand Rapids Press stated that Kenneth Tuitman has joined Architectural Metals as a sales engineer. Also. Mike Wiltshire has joined as a project man­ ager and estimator. The death of John Curtis of Olivet has been listed in a Lansing area paper. He was bom in Lake Odessa in 1922. His siblings are Majorie, Hazel, Willard. He was the son of Grover and Georgie Curtis. Custody coping Dear Annie: You've printed a few columns about non-custodial parents having problems gaining access to their children. One piece pf advice I have learned over the years is never to leave the courtroom with an order that reads "reasonable visitation." Who decides what is "reasonable’? Many times, when left vaguely worded this way. the custodial parent can push his or her agenda, and that parent's determination of "reasonable" carries the most weight It is worthwhile to take the time to actually spell out which weekends, holidays, family birth­ days and extended vacation periods will be granted to which parent - and to decide far in advance. If it's done right the first time, spelled out legally in front of the attorneys and the judge, chances are you will never have to revisit this issue in court again. Of course, after you do this, pray you have an ex-spouse who will adhere to the order of the court and work with you in the interests of the children. - S.U. Dear S.U.: It's that last sentence that caus­ es most of the problems regarding visitation and custodial arrangements. Many parents do not want to spell out the specifics, either because it doesn't allow for flexibility, or because it seems petty, but you are right. These things must be done in order to avoid misunderstandings and legal manipulations. Divorce can be plenty acrimonious, and this is a good first step. Dog dining disgust Dear Annie: I'm getting married in three weeks. 1 consider myself as much a pet lover as the next person, but my future in-laws have a dog that is spoiled rotten. "Lulu," the dog, is fed dinner scraps from the table, jumps up on counters and eats the packaged food up there, and is never scolded or taught otherwise. It sickens me to find dog hair on my dinner plate. Worse, once people arc done eating, my fiance's parents give the dog the plates to lick off. I realize the plates arc put in the dishwasher later, but knowing I'm eating off a dog-licked platter completely grosses me out. I can't eat in their home. How do I let them know I'm not pleased with the situation? I can't skip every meal, because they live 300 miles away and love to cook for the family. My fiance tried express my concerns at one point, but his mother just brushed it orf. saying they've "always done this." What should I do? I cant ignore it It bothe.s me more and more every time it happens - Grossed Out in Illinois Dear Gros' jd Out: ft is unlikely your future in-lav s are going n change the way they deal with Lulu, so it nvght help for you to realize that a dog's saliva is cleaner than most humans’, and as long as ’he dishes arc boiled in the dishwasher, it is safe to eat from them. . If you cant adjust your squeamishness (and we don't blame you), and your fiance cannot convince his parents to change their canine customs, we recommend you explain nicely that you arc very particular about your fond and prefer to bring your own. along with paper plates so you aren’t inconveniencing anyone. rranK proMem Dear Annie: My son "Del" spent the night at a friend's house last weekend. When be fell asleep, his "friends" took the liberty of (hav­ ing off one of his eyebrows. Del woke up, astonished that one of his eyebrows was AWOL. He came home the next morning i£ tears. I did all I could to console him, but my efforts came up short. Del refuses to see any of these friends, even though I know they were getting back at him for a prank he pulled on them 1 do not condone this sort of behavior, but I know it was all in good fun. How can I make Del see that he shouldn't lose all his friends over such a trivia] inci­ dent? - Konfuscd in Ka.\sas Dear Kansas: This is not an uncommon prank among teens and college students who often share sleeping quarters. We recall a TV commercial with this practical joke and won­ der what Del did to provoke such retaliation. The boys should call a truce before one of them does something permanent. Most guys would display the shaved brow like a badge. Advise Del to make the best of it or paint something cool over it. If he doesn't lighten up, he risks being considered a poor sport, and that could be fatal to all future friend­ ships. Starving student Dear Annie: I'm an 18-year-old kid who lives at home and commutes to college. My problem is that there is no way to get a part­ time job around here. I live way too far from the business part of town, and none of my neighbors needs yard work or anything like that. Meanwhile, the bills for my cell phone, gas and car insurance keep going up, while my bank account goes down. Any ideas on how to bring in some funds? - Jobless and Penniless in New Jersey Dear Jobless: Can you tutor? Can you work on campus in an administrative office or lab? Is there a mall nearby that needs salesclerks or someone to work the register? Does the grocery store need a bagger*? Print cards with your name and phone number, and offer to baby-sit, be a dog-walk­ er, run errands, etc. Make sure all your friends and relatives know you're looking. Jobs are not easy to come by these days, but w.tli in­ sistence and a little creativity, we hope some­ thing will pop up soon. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailboxQcomcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and readfeatures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 31. 2005 - Page 9 Financial FOCUS Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. Hosmer School District #3 Castleton Township, Barry County Don't Rush Into Equity-indexed Annuities Every so often, a new investment product comes along and attracts a lot of interest from investors - but not a lot of scrutiny. That might be the case with "equity-indexed annu­ ities." Sales of this insurance product have grown dramatically in recent years, but evi­ dence may suggest that many investors uo not know all the facts before they buy. Issues to consider An equity-indexed annuity (EIA) actually has characteristics of both fixed annuities, which pay a fixed rate of return, and variable annuities, whose returns depend on the investment options selected. An El A provides a minimum guaranteed interest rate (guaran­ tees are backed by the claims-paying ability of the issuing insurance company) combined with >n interest rate linked to a market index, such as the S & P 500. The ElA's interest rale is typically lower than that of a tixed annuity. However, due to Hosmer School By Joyce Weinbrecht The Hosmer School District *3, Castleton Township, was located two miles north of Nashville in Section 13. (Now Clark Rond or M-66). Hosmer was a white frame school building built in the late 1880s by George Appel man. In its early days, it did not have a belfry. The r'udenU were called to class with a hand held bell. In the 1887 picture included in this arti­ cle, there is no belfry nor front entrance, as they appear in the 1991 photo. These additions were made at the turn of the century. It had two outhouses in the rear of the building, one for boys and one for girls. There are still two outhouses standing at the rear of the building in 1991. There was no well in the early days. Water was carried from the windmill on the William Titmarsh farm across the road from the school by the pailful. A common dipper was used for many years. The school was the center of social life in the community. Thanksgiving programs, Christmas programs, and the end of the year picnic in late May or early June were all well attended by entire families from the babies to the grandparent». Food was an important part of the^e social times, with each family cooks supplying favorite dishes. The building was heated in the winter by a “Round Oak” stove fueied by wood. In the 1890s it was the custom to hire an older stu­ dent as custodian to clean the building and to build the fire by 7 a m., so that the building would be warm when the first bell rang at 8:30. Hosmer School had a chart class, as did many early schools. This was a class of beginning students who sat near the front of the school, and were taught the alphabet and beginning reading skills from a chart, which was either hung on the wall or sat on an easel. The pages of the chart flipped over to show each set of information as it was in use. These charts were used in lieu of school books, which were hard to obtain and expen­ sive to buy. AU of the chart class could see the charts at the same time. The charts were attractively done. Some have survived until today, although they did not receive very hard use. Roll call at the Hosmer School District f3 included the names Boos, Appelman, Titmarsh, Mater, Hosmer, Miller. Oversmith, Wilkinson, Wotring. Gardiner Elarton and Snore, among others. Teachers who taught at the Hosmer School often boarded at the Hosmer residence, as it was close to the school. Other families in the district did board the teacher at times, bovrevet Some of the teachers who taught at Hosmer were Mabie McMore, Ruth Hughes, Ruth Bachelors, Agnes Cole and Elsie Rickies. The school operated for many years, until it was consolidated with Nashville Public School during Castleton Township's reorgan­ ization. Students from the school who aspired to attend high school, went into Nashville High School to continue their education. Until the consolidation and the advent of school buses, a student attending Nashville High School from Hosmer had to provide his own transportation or board in the village. The school building still stands on a hill facing west, overlooking M-66. The school yard is empty now, but if you stand and listen a moment, you can almost hear the sound of the children playing baseball in the spring, and Fox and Chase in the winter. 1931- 32 - C.E. Appelnvr., Orvil Mater. James Cousins. 1932- 33 - Albert McClelland, O.O. Mater, James Cousins. 1933- 34 - Wesley Brooks, Orvil Mater, L. Gardner. • 1934-35-36-37 - Wesley Brooks. Peter Baas. L Gardner. 1937-38 - Wesley Brooks. Peter Bsas. LD. Gardner. 1938- 39 - Henry Semrau. Peter Baas. LD. Gardner. 1939-40-41-42-43 - Henry Semrau, Peter Baas, Robert DeCamp. 1943- 44 - Henry Semrau, Peter Baas, James Cousin. 1944-45-46 - Henry Semrau, Ernest Brooks, James Cousin. 13: 1912Encouraged children to attend school and afterwards to go to high school. 1918- 19 - We had several attendance con­ tests which created great interest in and out of school. Three prizes were given at the end for different standings and high average. 1919- 20 - Teacher. Had an entertainment and used the money to get a nice sectional bookcase. Leftover money was placed in school treasury. Cleaned school yard. Tncre is need for a new woodshed and some suitable books for children. Hosmer School District #3 Castleton Township, Barry Comity Year Teacher 1906- 1907 Ruth Bacheller 1907- 1908 Katherine Ritzman 1908- 1909 Elsie Rickie 1909- 1910 Agnes Cole 1910- 1911 Agnes Cole/Hazel E. Hughes 1911- 1Q12 Stella Hager 1912- 1913 Stella Hager 1913- 1914 Stella Hager 1914- 1915 Nina Hynes 1915- 1916 Stella Purchiss 1916-1917 Lilah Bahs 1917- 1918 Aura Munroe 1918- 1919 Esther Huwe 1919- 1920 EmmaMcKibbon 1920- 1921 Ruth Hummell 1921- 1922 Zoe Early 1922- 1923 Gaylord Wotring 1923- 1924 Vida Cole 1924- 1925 Vadah Smith 1925- 1926 Ruby Walker 1926- 1927 Welda Smith 1927- 1928 Hilda Summ 1928- 1929 Hilda Summ 1930- 1931 Greta Firster 1931- 1932 Greta Firster 1932- 1933 Greta Firster 1933- 1934 Greta Firster 1934- 1935 Rudi Semrau 1935- 1936 Ruth Semrau 1936- 1937 Ruth Semrau 1937- 1938 Lucille DeWitt 1938- 1939 Annabelle Cogswell 1939- 1940 Transported to Nashville 1940- 1941 Transported 14 1941- 1942 Transported 13 1942- 1943 Transported 16 1943- 1944 Transported 17 1944- 1945 Transported 15 the market-index factor, an El A offers poten­ tially higher returns than a fixed annuity along with a higher level of risk. On the other hand, an EIA is generally less risky than a variable annuity, but. at the same time, its "upside" potential is more limited. While the EIA may appear to have some attractive features, investors should take a closer look at an EIA before purchasing one by going to the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) Web site at www.nasd.com and type in "equity-indexed annuities* in the search area. Here are a few other items to consider: • Complexity - An EIA is not a simple product to grasp. That's ptjnarily because the return does not perfectly cot respond to the market index to which the annuity is linked. Instead, the index-linked interest rate you receive will depend on the terms of the con­ tract. You need to understand the calculation used to determine what percentage of the index gain will be credited and what limits apply. (Most EIAs put a cap on the return STOCKS following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. 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These variables mean that you could receive less than what you expect. • Access to your money - If you cash out your EIA early, you may have to pay a sizable surrender charge (and a 10 percent penalty tax if you're under 59-1/2). Some EIAs also require you to forfeit your index-linked inter­ est if you surrender your contract early or choose not to begin taking payments when the contract matures. Together, these charges can reduce, or erase, your return. • Lack of regulation - Unlike varisbk annuities, EIAs are generally structured so that thev are not registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). And EIAs are primarily sold by individuals who are not registered to sell securities; these individuals may not look at your etxire financial picture before recor amending an EIA. Other alternatives Do your homework before making any EIA purchase decision. If you're ax. annuity buyer looking for a guaranteed rate of return, you should probably consider a fixed annuity. If you want some equity exposure, then a vari­ able annuity may be your best choice. If you owned both, you could get the guaranteed rate of return you need and the upside potential you desire. This entire site Copyright © 2005 Edward Jones Hosmer School year. The structure was quite new then. Among its builders were George Appelman. who is present in the photo, along with his wife and children. His granddaughter, Edith Miller Allen, who loan the picture can name others in attendance. The school still stands, its appearance somewhat altered by the later addition of a belfry. ...Maple Valley News Photo People in the photo (not in any specific order): Mr. and Mrs. John Wotring; Herbert, Fred. Glenn and Vane Wotring; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Oversmith; Glen and evelyn Oversmith; Mr. and Mrs. George Appelman; Ethel and Edith, twins, John William and Martha Baas; Mr. and Mrs. David Wilkinson; Warrent, Elinore and Laura Wilkinson; Mr. and Mrs. Lou Gardiner; Jce, Ernest. Gladys and Venus Gardiner, Mr. and Mrs. John Elerion; Stella 1945- 1946 Transported 17 1946- 1947 Closed The Hosmer School, located just beyond State Road intersection two miles north of Nashville, was the scene of an 1887 commu­ nity picnic to mark the end of the academic HUGE ANNUAL and Barbara Elerton; Mr. and Mrs. Pete Snow; William. Fred, John and Lena Snore; Mr. and Mrs. John Mater; Elma Mater. Wellman School District f4 Castleton Township, Barry County Wellman School. District #4 was located in Section #9 of Castleton Township. It stood on the southwest corner of the intersection of the roau> now known (1991) as Wellman and Bayne Roads. The first school built prior to 1860 burned in 1909. A new building was erected that same year. Homer Rowlader and Burt Smith were directors at that time and at various other times through the years. Some teachers who taught at Wellman were: Grace Blocher, who resigned when her daughter Roma Blocher was bom, Frances (Frankie) Orsbom Warner, Mrs. Horace HOUSE FOR RENT in Yankee Springs State Game Area, 8 miles west of Hastings, 10 miles east of US-131, 25 minutes south of 28th Street Newer home: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, laundry room, kitchen, dining room, living room, sliding glass doors open to large deck in back —all on ground level. Open loft with bath, spiral staircase, large windows overlooking lake. Cathedral ceilings. One-car garage. Shared lake access. If you enjoy hiking, x-country skiing, fishing, bik­ ing. horseback riding and swimming this place is for you. Local attractions include Flying Horseshoe Ranch. Deep Lake Bicycle/Ski Trails. Devil's Soup Bowl. Only $850/month. 1 st month in advance plus $850 refundable deposit. Utilities not included. No sublet Call 269-795-9123. leave message. c*™* Curtis, Gladys Beck, Gladys Higdon Crockford, Laird Wotring, Eva Smith, Mrs. Huwe McDcrby and Paul Smith. Roll call over the years included the names Bump, Wellman. Blocher, Demond. Rowlader, Osborne, Smith. Crabb, Black. Dillenbeck, Hamp, Warner, Moorman. Perkins, and Mead among others. The school was consolidated with Woodland Township District fl in the 1923 reorganization. The building is no longer standing, but there are many fond memories of the Wellman School held in the hearts of the students who attended school. The Wellman School building was made into a home and was used that way for sever­ al years. Later it burned to the ground. �Page 10 - Thursday. March 31,2005 - The Hastngs Banner Baseball team will rely on experienced defense in ‘05 The 2005 Delton Kellogg varsity baseball team. Team members are, front from left, Derek Caldwell, Corrie Latta. Chris Madill, Bryan Stevens, Brandon Butzirus, Aiex Latta, second row, Grant Harville, Nathan Farrell, Tyler Blacken, Brett Bissett, Dylan Otis. Eric Reynolds, third row, Trent Green, Sun Kim. Brian Springer, Steven Scoby, Mike Johnson, back, assistant coach Scott Harris, coach Tim Latta, and manager Kelby Latta. Delton Kellogg varsity baseball coach Tim Latta wants expects this to be the season for his seniors to have success. “These kids didn’t win in basketball. They didn’t have many wins in football. My goal is for them to win, to be over SOO.” said Latta The Panthers have aces at important posi­ tions this season, led by a pair of four-year varsity players. Tyler Blacken returns to the mound as the ace of the DK pitching staff. Corrie Latta is back at short stop. Also returning is senior Nathan Farrell, who will be at first base. “Those are my three big seniors, that are going to lead us through the winding path of the KVA this year.’’ said coach Latta Joining Corrie Latta in the middle infield will be his younger brother, sophomore Alex Latta, at second base. Coach Latta is expecting a lot out of a few young players this season. Brandon Butzirus joined the varsity midway through his sopho­ more season, and is back for his junior year as a speedy center fielder. He could be joined in the outfield by freshman Steven Scoby. Butzirus and Farrell both will see some time on the mound this season too. With only two practices outdoors before last night’s scrimmage at Harper Creek, the Panthers were still answering questions for their coach. “1 think our strongest point will be our defense.” said coach Latta. “I’m really confi­ dent there. I’m not very confident with our slow bats, but I realize we’re just getting rolling.” The Panthers are heading for South Carolina next week to try and build some team unity before returning to face on the of the Kalamazoo Valley Association favorites. DK opens the post-spring break schedule by hosting Paw Paw on Tuesday. April 12. “I think Paw Paw and Hackett arc the two guys you’ve got to beat to win it." coach Latta said of the KVA. “I think the rest of us are all bunched up for second place behind them. It’s wide open, so that’s a good thing for us." Another good thing for the Panthers is that at the end of the season they won't face their usual district rivals from Comstock and Gull Lake. DK will be a pan of the Division 3 dis­ trict al Maple Valley, which includes KVA foes Galesburg-Augusta and Pennfield as well as the host Lions and Olivet Eagles from the Southern Michigan Athletic Association “Il’s still not an easy one." said Latta, but it 'should be more competitive be added. Can the poor gym floor spark LHS update debate? Time and again I’ve told you how much I like tiny old gymnasiums, soccer and football played on real life growing grass, tennis matches played outdoors. Lambeau. Wrigley. Fenway, and everything old. Buildings, cars, shoes, sandals, bats and anything number of other things are often tossed aside before they need to be, or replaced when they could be refurbished. Put seats atop the Green Monster, fine. Thai’s better putting seats in a brand new field, and knocking that one down. Lights at Wrigley Field is a better thing than having lights at “New Comiskey". or whatever cell phone company or bank the stadium is named after this week. All this talk about ball parks made me have to check something out... Four days. 17 hours. 53 minutes, and 18 seconds ’til the Tigers open against the Royals on Monday. I suppose there is a time for change. I know my column has been focused on the Lakewood Vikings a lot lately. Well, they’ve needed the most help lately. One of our Lakewood staff writer Helen Mudry’s stories March 22 in the Lakewood news was an excellent piece entitled Citizen's group gets a tour of aging high school build­ ing. Below is one of her wonderful pictures that appeared on the front page of the Lakewood news, of a warped section of the gym floor. Inside, there was a photo of a three-eighths inch gap filled with wood putty in another section of the floor, and a picture of a hole in the gym ceiling with stains from a good sized roof leak. There are other problems t^o. clogged floor drains, worn out pipes in the boiler room, ancient comput­ ers. small class rooms, and toilet paper instead of tissues. In a perfect world those are the issues that would take up all this space, but these arc the sports pages. The building is 41-years old. Quoting Mrs. Mudry’s story, “Principal Mike O’Mara took the committee down the halls and stopped in different rooms to point This is a close-up of a warped section of the out things that when the school was gym floor by the north west door. (Photo by built in 1964 were considered stale Helen Mudry of the art, but in 2005 are considcred outdated, inefficient and inadequate.” “O’Mara said the gym floor is so worn and refinished over the years that it can’t be sand­ ed again. A three-eighths inch gap appeared in the floor at the west end of gym this winter and was filled in with putty. He said the wood experts disagreed if the floor would return to normal this summer when the humidity is higher.” Now. the baseball and softball fields at Lakewood are superb. Many other schools could­ The 2005 Delton Kellogg varsity girts' soccer team. Team members are, front from left, Courtney Chapple. Jill Roberts. Casey Peavey, Jessie Searles, Whitney Knollenberg, Melissa Robbins, Katrina Harter, second row, coach Drew Chapple. Nikki Bechtel, Ashly Goldsworthy. Shane Martindale, Cassie Brinley, Whitney Fisher, coach Shannah Fisher, third row, coach Bill Humphrey, Tiffany Smith, Leslie Storteboom, Chelsea Howard, Angie Poteet, coach Bill Conley, back, coach Paul Harter. Missing from photo is Carolin Humphrey. Delton seniors look to shake mental struggles in the swamp Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ soccer coach says that success this season will come as much from the heads of his players, as it comes from what they do with their feet. The Panthers finished last season with an 8-8-3 overall record, and just a 1-3-1 mark in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. “We did not perform well in conference play, or districts,” Harter said of his 2004 team. “The talent was there, but we held our­ selves back mentally. When things were tight, we did not rise to the challenge.” Delton returns 11 seniors this season, all with three to four years of varsity experience. “They will be leaders both on and off the field this year.” said Harter of his seniors. That is an experienced group, ready to lead, with drive and desire. “What more can you ask for," said Harter. The Panthers are 1-0 after topping Wayland in their season opener Tuesday night, and there are still plenty of things for them to work on before game two on Friday, April 15 at Comstock. The Panthers controlled the play for much of the night, and held off the Wildcats after they pulled within one goal. , “Look for us to excel in close games this year.” said Harter. “We expect to press the Hacketts and Christians in our conference for the top seat, and the districts should be han­ dled with confidence." The KVA season doesn't begin until April It will be no small task for the Delton girls to push perennial state powers Hackett Catholic Central and Kalamazoo Christian in the league. The Panthers mist also remember how it felt to suffer a tie with last place Parchment a season ago. and be ready for their contest in the budding rivalry with Paw Paw. “Our struggles in the past have come from within," said Harter. ’We do not have any issues with the physical part of the game, rather with the mental. I have confidence in my girls to learn from and overcome the dif­ ficulties of past seasons. If they do, we will achieve a new level of excellence.” 26. when the Delton plays host to Pennfield. n't play on their fields this week. The Viking softball team was out practicing Tuesday afternoon, and the Lakewood and Maple Vjlley baseball teams played a double-header. I got to see a little bit of everything Tuesday, as I took the Vikings’ team pictures. Unity Field is still adequate. The cross county course seemed to work just fine last fall. The tennis courts weren’t pretty though. In a few spots big sections of the top layer was peeling off. including in front of the net where I shot their team photo. I’m sure that if I tried to use my serve-and-volley game there I’d end up with a face full of net a number of limes as the ground gave way under my feet. When things aren’t safe anymore, that’s when it’s time to fix or replace them. If the ceiling falls down at Wrigley field, they should think about putting that back together. I know that the debate about where to get all the money to build a new school has been going on for a long time at Lakewood, a lot longer than I’ve been around. If finding the cash for new science labs, art rooms, math books, and Puffs Plus isn’t enough incentive, maybe now that the athletic facilities arc falling apart too the Lakewood community will come together and get this thing done. One thing. If you get a new gym. make it exactly like the old one. only without the Elmer’s Wood Putty. The 2005 Delton Kellogg varsity softball team. Team members are, front from left. Jessica DeWaters, Rachel Presley, Alex Culbert. Megan Loveland, Danielle Boyce. Hannah Goy, back, coach Bill Yoder, Chastity Patrick. Amber DeBolt. Kacie Woznicki, Michelle Kramm. manager Adrian Culbert, and coach Kelly Yoder. Missing from photo is Kelsey Ketola. Solid outfield and battery set to lead DK softball team by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Pitchers don’t want to see balls flying over their heads, but that might not be so bad for Delton Kellogg’s varsity softball team this The Vikings must play tennis and pose for pictures on what is becomming an unsafe surface at the high school courts. season. An experienced outfield should lead the Panther defense this season. with seniors Danielle Boyce and Rachel Presley shagging down fly balls. Better yet for the DK girls would be the balls never even connecting with opponents bats. That task will be left up to the talented battery of junior pitcher Alex Culbert and sophomore catcher Hannah Goy. Junior Amber DeBolt will back-up Culbert in the center of the diamond. The real lest for the Panthers will be how quickly a young infield can develop. Senior Chastity Patrick will hold down the fort at first base, but the rest of the infield is a ques­ tion mark. DK head coach Kelly Yoder plans for jun- See SOFTBALL, next page �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 31.2005 - Page 11 Everyone is gunning for the Delton Kellogg girls by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Delton Kellogg varsity girls' track and field team seems to have rivals com­ ing at it from all directions this season. DK shared its third straight Kalamazoo Valley Association title a year ago, with Paw Paw. Kalamazoo Christian brings back most of its line-up from the team last lost to the Panthers by only nine points last year. The league foes aren't the only ones the Panther girls have their eyes on. “Even though Maple Valley is not in our league, we are looking forward to the challenge of trying to break their two meet winning streak," said DK head coach Jim Gibson, who is getting set for his 21st season coaching the Panthers. The Lions visit Maple Valley Tuesday, April 19. That will be the first home meet of the season for DK. Maple Valley band ed the Delton ladies their only loss in 2004. The Panthers open the season at Plainwell on Wednesday, April 13. “This is the biggest team in school his­ tory," said Gibson. “There is a lot of depth and a lot of potential." The 2005 Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ track and field team. Team members are. front from left, Jordan Haines, Laura Knight. Sam Darrow, Keri Beertema. Kim Case, Penny Bardo, Kelly McIntyre, Laura Crookston, Nicole Marzic, Heather Millard, Whitney Munson, coach Jennifer Delaphiano, second row, Alex Alaniz. Kristen Wilfinger, Marissa Ingle, “While we have great potential with Rachael Williams, Kathryn Goy. Kadie Pogue. Jessica Sweat, Mary Minehart, coach Rebecca Berndt, coach Mark NeSrr-o,, coach Eric Curtice, third row. Katie Smoczynski, many of our young athletes, it's just that; Alisda Leo, Ashley Imerzel, Heather Billin, Chelsea VanderWoode, Jessica Wines, Sam Minehart, Lindsay Foster, Fawn Stermer. Bri Brown, Coach Jeff Erb, back, Claire potential. They have not been in a spot to Moore. Cori Ross, Stephanie Ross. Jessica Elliott, Colleen Dowd, Rylee Trantham. Cecilia Mayberry, Krissy Wilhelms. Linda Sun, Daftany Chan, coach Rick Williams, and have to step up and be the top performer coach Jim Gibson. Missing from photo are Katee Hogoboom, Chelsea Stevens, Jenah Wandell, and Vukino Nozaki. in their event. This will be fun to watch." With depth and some experience, there Marissa Ingle is back for the distance are plenty of girls on this team that have races, along with her classmates Aliscia The potential Gibson sees starts with been a part of the winning programs of Leo in the hurdles, and Katie Smoczynski senior exchange student Santa Dimante in the past three seasons. Leading the way and Ashley Imerzel in the sprints. the distance races, sophomore Jessica will be seniors Alex Alaniz in the hurdles Also returning are talented sophomores Haines. and the pole vault, Chelsea Stephens in Jordan the distance races, Kelly McIntyre with Heather Millard. the throws, and Kristen Wilfinger in the sprints, the throws and the jumps. Jenah Wandell. and "Anyone who has been on this team before has experienced winning or shar­ Behind the senior leaders are some out­ ing a league championship and what it standing juniors and sophomores. Junior takes through -out the season to get there." said Gibson. Sweat in the shot put and discus, and freshmen Rachael Williams in anything 200-meters and up. Kathryn Goy in the distance races. and Chelsea VanderWoode in the sprints. SOFTBALL, continued from previous page ior Jessica DeWaters to play third base fresh­ man Kelsey Ketola at short stop, and sopho­ more Michelle Kramm at first or second base. Juniors Megan Loveland and Kacie Wbznicki expect to help out Boyce and Presley in the outfield. The Panthers opened their season on Tuesday afternoon with a 12-5 loss tn Battle Creek Central. Presley. Culbert. and Boyce had the hits for Delton. That is one of Yoder's biggest concerns this season. Where are the hits going to come from. The season continues when Delton returns from spring break. The Panthers start the Kalamazoo Valley Association against one of the favorites. Paw Paw, on Tuesday. April 12. Paw Paw expects to be battling for the league title this spring with the Comets frcm Kalamazoo Christian. Fresh legs and fresh faces for DK boys’ track by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Delton Kellogg varsity boys* track and field team has big spikes to fill. Dale Grimes takes over for his first season as head coach, following in the footsteps of Fred Pessell who spent 32 seasons with DK. The Panthers sent seven young men to the Division 3 state finals a year ago at Comstock Park High School. Of the seven, six were sen­ iors. The only returnee is junior high jump artist Nick Archer, who’ll also compete in the long jump. Other returnees in the field events include seniors Eric Ryan and Jake Risner for the throws, and seniors Adam Rouse and Kyle Ferris in the pale vault. The runners will be led by senior Brad Goldsworthy and junior Andy Spencer in the sprints, and seniors Andrew Ouding, Tom Sigler, Rex Fetterley, juniors Paul Diaz and Ricky Ortiz, and sophomore Dan Roberts will lead the distance pack. Delton lost a lot of taknt lo graduation, but Grimes has plenty of new sets of legs to check out. There are more than 60 athletes out for the boys* team. "The majority of the team is made up of freshman and sophomores, so it will be excit­ ing to see some young talent develop,” said Grimes. He is already seeing the promise in a num­ ber of juniors, including Jimmy Hammann and Jason Rush in the sprints and hurdles, and Drew Pearson in the throwing events. The Panthers will probably need to find a couple more surprise stars to win their third straight Kalamazoo Valley Association title. The 2005 Delton Kellogg varsity boys' track and field team. Team members are, front from left, Chris McGee, Jake Risner, Stephen Fetterley, Adam Rouse, Eric Ryan, Brad Goldsworthy, Jason Lindberg. Yu Sing Cheung, Tyler Smith, Matt Lawrence, Bryan Aber, Leo Bazani, second row, Jordan Ibarra, Stephen Rising, Bryon Moyer, Kyle Kiser, Kyle Wells, Jason Rush, Jimmy Hammann, Nick Archer, Kyle Ferris. Andy Spencer, Mark Flick, Jose Dominguez, Paul Diaz. Fernando Legazpi Aller, Dan Roberts, third row, Coach Dale Grimes, Michael DeWaters, Shane Homister. Mathias Works, Andrew Garrison, Chad Ramsey, Adam Rohm, R.C. Court, Ross VanderMeer, Brendan Boyle, Zach Mueller, Steve Tiffany, Levi Hunt, Justin Durbin, Cotten Porter, John Overtook, coach Josh Barnes, back, coach Eric Curtice, Anthony Riley. Josh Piszker. David Roberts, Justin VanderMeer, Matthew Julian, Tyler Gilmore, Jordan Norris, Zac Swank, Casey Stermer, Kirk Wolschleger, Mike Broadhurst, Jordan Champion, Kevin Van Hoose, Morgan Hennessey, Alan Irwin, and coach Dave Kenyon. That’s the goal. Faw Paw finished second behind Delton a year ago and Pennfield looks to have another strong season in the battle for the league title. Delton should have one edge this year in the league. The Panthers get to host the KVA championship meet on May 24. It's one of two big meets the Panthers are planning to host at the end of the season. 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Ryan Possehn. running for his catcher Rowland, was gunned down at the plate by Chris Morris as he tried to score from second on a single by Josh Wickham Thelen put the Lions* Adam Gonscr, Ben Boss, and Chris Morris down 1-2-3 on strike­ outs in the third, and Lakewood came back in its half to score three more runs on RBI sin­ gles by Beglin. Mitchell, and a sacrifice fly by Pat Morris. Lakewood added three more runs in the bottom of the fourth when Wickham started the inning with a single. Brian Richards walked, and Tingley knocked them both in with a triple. Tingley eventually scored on one of the Lions’ three errors. Lakewood’s two errors helped the Lions get on the board in the top of the fifth. A dou­ ble by David Scuriock knocked in two runs, and he advanced to third on a throwing error by the Vikings. Kersjes followed it up with an RBI single of his own. In the bottom of the sixth, Beglin led off with a double. Wise reached on an error, and Morris ended the game by driving in Beglin with a single. Maple Valley finished the game with five Lakewood’s Ryan Possehn escapes a pickle between first and second base as the ball gets away from Mapie Valley second baseman Ben Boss, right, while Lion shortstop Ben Fox covers the bag tn the second inning of game one Tuesday afternoon. (Pf'iGiu by Brett Bremer) hits and Lakewood had 13. Kersjes led Valley with a pair of singles in the clean-up spot Beglin, Mitchell, and Wickham were the three Vikings hits, _ with multiple . Maple Valley was at Creston last night, and ' ‘ Lakewood - will — -be at -home again Tuesday, _____ will be in action again April 12 when Lowell April 12, for ' a double-header ................. * with “ Belding. visits the Lions. DK must wait for second by Brett Bremer Sports Editor “Now they’ve got to run." That was Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ soc­ cer coach Paul Harter’s big statement follow­ ing the Panthers’ season opening win over Wayland on Monday night, at home. Fortunately, or unfortunately, for the DK girls they have lots cf time to run. Game two isn’t until Friday. April 15. That’s almost three full weeks of running, and includes spring break. “I will have four practices during spring break, basically a day cn and a day off." said Harter. “I struck a deal with them. If they did­ n’t have a family thing going on, I expect that it’s important enough to them to give two hours every other day." Conditioning and finishing are the two big things they’ll be working on. Delton controlled the play for much of the game against Wayland, but all their offense came in the first twenty minutes in the 2-1 victory. Senior Casey Peavey lofted a shot over the Wayland goalkeeper of an assist from class­ mate Whitney Knollenberg, 12:53 into the contest ' f Then, three minutes later Knollenberg added Delton’s second goal. A Wayland defender passed the ball back to her keeper, who was unable to control it Knollenberg stole it away and knocked it into the back of Maple Valley senior Chris Morris fires from the mound in the bottom of the fourth inning Tuesday afternoon, in game one of the double header at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lions, the Vikings were ready for them too. Lakewood took a 13-3 win in six innings, in game one of a season opening double header. The Vikings hope it was the start of anoth­ er highly successful season. Lakewood does­ n’t have the kind of stud pitching its had in the past, but senior Corey Thelen took a step towards becoming the staff’s ace by shutting out the Lions for the first four innings. Of the 12 outs recorded with Thelen on the mound, ten were strike outs. He allowed only four Lions to reach base, on a pair of hits and a pair of walks. Maple Valley fought to extend the game against Viking reliever Corey Rayner, push­ ing three runs across in the top of the fifth to put the mercy rule out of effect for an inning at least. Senior shortstop Tyler Beglin had four hits in the lead-off spot for the Vikings, including one to start off the top of the first inning. After a couple fly-ball outs, teammate Josh Mitchell knocked him in with an RBI single. Starting in the bottom of the second with number eight hitter Brandon Tingley, the Vikings began to get to Lion starter Drew Kersjes. With one-out Tingley was hit by a pitch, and the next four Vikings all reached base and eventually scored. Matt Scott walked, Beglin put down a sac­ rifice bunt and beat the throw to first base, then Wes Wise and Pat Morris followed with RBI singles for Lakewood. Kyle Rowland added an RBI single, after a sacrifice by Mitchell, and the Vikings led 6-0. The highlight of the game for the Lions was the defensive play by left fielder Chris Motris Delton Kellogg goalkeeper Katrina Harter knocks a comer kick away from a crashing Wayland forward in the first half of Monday night’s contest. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the net. Wayland scored its lone goal on a direct free kick, seven minutes before half-time, and the two sides played scoreless soccer for the final 47 minutes of the contest. Both teams had chances in the second half, Delton shots went wide of the net time and again. “Finishing is an art. Finishing isn’t just kicking the ball.” said Harter to his team after the game, letting them know that is something that will come with time. Delton Kellogg goalie Katrina Harter made an excellent play knocking away a Wayland comer kick in ‘he second half, and sweeper Ashley Goldsworthy prevented the tying goal with 15 minutes remaining when she came Delton Kellogg’s Casey Peavey pushes the ball around a Wayland defender as teammate Whitney Fisher looks on in the first half of the Panthers’ 2-1 win over the Wildcats on Monday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) swooping in to clear a ball that had gotten by Katrina. With little time for conditioning in the pre­ season, Harter used his bench well. “I could use my subs and we didn’t have any boles. We didn’t have any spots I felt like WANTED: BUS DRIVERS The Low Office of Attention CgncernedCitizens: Delton Kellogg School is in need of bus drivers, routes available now! JAMES J. GOULOOZE Meth In Your Community Experience not necessary — wo will train. Must be able to obtain a CDL and all other endorsements. Appiicauons accepteo at me suponmenaent • ontce at 327 N. 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Brimmer 185; D. Ncymeiyer 185; B. Wilkins 202; D. Service 171; S. Miller 211-452; C. O’Keefe 203-536; J. Steeby 145-405. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 31. 2005 - Page 13 Lakewood shows lots to like in loss by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There was plenty to like and plenty to work on for head coach Paul Gonzales and the Lakewood varsity girls’ soccer team in their first outing of the season. The Vikings fell to the Class A Lansing Eastern Quakers at Lakewood Tuesday night, 2-0. The Vikings have one more game before spring break, they travel to Lansing Everett tonight for a 5:30 stbu Experience has been hard to come by for Gonzales as he tries to build the program at Lakewood. This year’s varsity team has 16 girls, and only three haven’t played soccer before. "I think we’re coming. We’ve got a pretty good core of girls that played last year,’’ said Gonzales. That core of girls was spread out all over the field Tuesday. Junior Alexandria Taylor had a solid first half on defense, before being set ahead to try and spark the offense in the second half. Senior Addie Stadel stepped up for the defense in the second half, and held the Quakers scoreless for the final 40 min­ utes. Freshman goalkeeper Racheal VanSiclen made 20 saves for Lakewood, and the Vikings need the goal posts continue to be as kind as they were Tuesday as she continues to devel­ The Quakers hit the cross bar twice, and the side posts twice in the second half. The Vikings best chances came on counter attacks, many of them in the second half with senior defender Charlotte Bums moving the ball ahead to senior Lisa Reed or junior Ashley Simon in the midfield, and then some­ one puslnrg it forward for sophomore for­ ward Kayla Durham. “If we can get some long balls. I don’t like to play that way all the time, but there aren’t too many people that are going to stay with Kayla.” said Gonzales. Too many times however. Durham's speed was brought to a halt by the referee’s whistle. The Viking attack was stalled by offside penalties a number of times. The Vikes must also work on having good touches as t*«ey work the ball into the offensive end of the field. A whistle also gave the Quakers their first goal. The Vikings were called for a penalty in the box. and Lansing Eastern's Suzie Zicl knocked a shot into the lower left hand comer of the net with 3:05 remaining in the first half. With 1:16 to play the Quakers* Chelsea Ledesma ••sed some fancy footwork in the box to create and opening and lift a shot over VanSicle.i, giving her team a 2-0 lead. Lakewood will be in action again at home on Wednesday. April 13. when it takes on Ovid-Elsie. op. Maple Valley tops Martians for girls’ indoor title at SVSU The Maple Valley varsity girls’ track and field team had athletes finish in the top eight in every event but one Thursday at SaginawValley State University’s Giris Indoor Track Meet for Division 3 and 4 teams. All those placers helped the Lions to a first place finish in the 13-team field. The Lions topped the second place Goodrich Martians by 22.2 points for the title. Maple Valley finished in the top spot in two events. The 800-meter relay team of Amy Abbott, Alisha Felmlee, Dhani Tobias, and Dani Christensen won their race in 1:55.52. Abbott also won the 60-meter dash with a time of 8.34 seconds, and was second in the 60-meter hurdles in 9.9 seconds. She had a teammale not too far behind in the two races. Jen.ty Ellison was seventh in the 60 hurdles with her time of 10.84 seconds, and Felmlee was sixth in the 60 dash in 8.67 seconds. The Lions did well in all three relay races, with the team of Jessica McMillen, Tessa Robles, Christensen, and Tobias finishing second in the 1600-meter relay, behind the Goodrich girls, in 4:35.08. Tobias, Robles. Kristen Hummel, and McMillen were also second to Goodrich in the 3200-me ter relay, finishing with a time of 10:43.29. Goodrich’s girls were the 2004 Division 3 cross country champions by a landslide, so finishing behind them in the distance relays is nothing to feel too badly about. Maple Valley finished with a total of 107 team points, ahead of second place Goodrich’s 84.8. Ubly was third with 64.5, followed by Freeland 60. Bad Axe 41. Bath 36. Burton Atherton 24, Central Montcalm 21.3, Portland 18, Hemlock 14. Durand 13, Burton Bentley 12.3, and Carrollton 6. The Lions had seven top eight performanc­ es in the four field event?, Kayleigh Browne was second in the shot put with a throw of 33’4.5”. Jenny Ellison tied for second in the high jump at 4*10, with teammate Amy Joostbems also clearing 4’10 and finishing in fourth place. Tara Gordenski and Lisa Hamilton both reached a top height of 8’6 in the pole vault for the Lions, with Gordenski finishing sec­ ond and Hamilton fourth. In the long jump, Hamilton was fifth with a top leap of 14’.5”, and Lauren Pierce finished eighth at 13’8. Tobias was fourth in the 400-meter dash in 1:06.39, McMillen third in the 800-meter run in 2:34.73, and Robles and Joostbems fin­ ished neck-and-neck in the 1600 dieter run. Robles was fourth in 6:16.33, and Joostbems fifth in 6:1633. PENNOCK HEALTH SERVICES Lakewood senior defender Charlo Burns moves the ball out of her end JOB OPPORTUNITIES the field in the second half agair Lansing Eastern Tuesday night. (Phc DIRECTOR GF HOSPITAL PHARMACY. Must be licensed pharmacist in by Brett Bremer) Michigan. PharmD preferred. Prior Management experience preferred. 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Ml 49046 Normatean Nichols. Township Clerk THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAMED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason S. Boye and Amanda Boye. husband and wife, to First NLC Financial Services, LLC. mort­ gagee, dated September 4. 2002 and recorded September 11, 2002 In Instrument Number 1087260, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by U S Bank National Association as Trustee of CSFBABS Trust Series HEAT 20G2-4 by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Coeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Twenty-Nine and 95/100 Dollars ($120,029.95) inducting interest at the rate of 7.50% per annum. Under the power o' sale con­ tained in lhe mortgage and the statutes of toe State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mort­ gage wifi be forectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at pubtic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 100 p.m. on April 28, 2006. The premises are located in too City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Land situated in toe CITY of HASTINGS, COUNTY of BARRY. STATE of ML to^rit: NLot 1 and the East 1/2 of Lot 2, and al that part of Lot 11 of James Dunning's replatted addition to toe City formerly village or Hastings, oesenoeo as Beginning at a point on the North line ot uri lot 11 where the Hne drodkig the East and West 1/2 of Lot 2 of said Plat meets said North few of lot 11; thence Southerly 613 teat to a point 3 teat South ot the Westerly extension of the North kte of the South 1/2 d lot 938 of ths etty. tormariy VWsgs of Haattoga; and dwtant Went 17 .5 feet toam toe Feat fcwdawd Lot 11; thence Esrt pwralet with eaid North Ina to toa Southerly extension of said dividing line between the East and West 1/2 of Lot 2; thence Northerly along said Southerly extension of the fine dMtfing the East and West 1/2 of Lot 2 to the Place of Beginning. And al that part of Lot 11, lying East of ths dividing Ins between the East and West 1/2 of Lot 2, where said Line is extended Southeasterly at right angles with <3reen Street at a point where said Line intersects the West line of Lot 938, of the orig­ inal Plat of the Vfitege, now City ol Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof, afi being In Block 1 of James Dunning AddMon to the City, for­ merly Vteage of Hastings, according to the record­ ed Ret thereof. EXCEPT Al that part of Lot 11 ot James Dunning's replatted addition to the City, for­ merly Village of Hastings, lying East of the Southerly extension of foe dividing Ina between the East and West 1/2 of Lot 2 of stedPtaf and South of a fine whirjh les 3 feet South of and paralei with the Westerly extension of ths North Uns of the South 1/2 of Lot 938 of tw City, formerly VBage of Hastings, acconting to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sals, unless the property is determined abandoned In accordance wMi MCLA $8003241 a. m wnten case me reoempoon penoo snail oe jo days from foe date of foe stee. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate In the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simutaftoous resolution wtih ths bor- seis. Dated: March 31, 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor U S Bank National Association as Trustee of CSFB ABS Trust Series HEAT 2002-4, As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-6041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 231.4393 ASAP640471 3/31.4^, 4714, 4/21 -- BUDGET PUBUC HEARING (TROTH IN BUDGETING) NOTICE The Prairieville Township Board will hold a public hearhrg on the proposed township budget for fiscal year 2005-2006 at the Prairieville Township Hall on The property tax millage rate pro­ posed to ba levied to support the proposed budget wiH be a subject of thia bearing. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the township Thursday, March 31, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTWO TO COLLECT A DFBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WU BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTANT SER­ VICE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW. ATTENTION POTENTIAL PURCHASERS AT FORECLOSURE SALE: Green Tree Serrtctnp LLC (Mt/u/ Conseco Ftnandnp Servicing Corp.) may raadnd na aala al any itote prior to toa a ad o< the redemption period. In thrt event, your damagaa. > any. shal be IrMad to retom ol your bid amount tandamd at the aata.ptoaimaraaL Default having bean made In the condHtona of a certain Mortgage made by Tracy L Everts, a angle woman, and Robert J. Ourok. a aingle man. to Green Tree Servicing LLC (Mda Coneeco Finance Servicing Corp.,, dated February 2a. 2000. and recorded to the Offlca d toe negletor of Oaade tor toe County of Barry to toe Stale ot Michigan on March 21. 2000, to Document No. 10*2311, aL aeq.. on which Mortgage mara to datotad to ba due a* ot the date of thia Notice the sum ol <13150155. together wkh interact at 850 percent par annum. HOW THEREFORE, Nottoa la hereby given toat toe power of US conttoned In acid Mortgage has become operative and toat pureuant to toat prewar of eale and MCL 6003201 aL aaq . on Aprt 28. 2005 at 1 pan., at toa Eaat aaapa of toe Caadl court Bulking to Haattoga. McNgan. toat being toe piaoa tor hottng toe Orcuk Court amVor tor conducting such toradoaura eaiea tor toa County of Barry, there w» be ottered al pubic Mie. toe premieae, or semo part thereof, daaertbad to aald Mortgage m toflows. to wk: PARCEL D: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST COR­ NER OF SECTION 3, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 3T4T EAST ON THE NORTH SECTION UNE. 725.50 FEET TO THE PLkC E OF BE G INN ING OF TH IS DESCRIPTION; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 89 DEGREES 37'49* EAST ON THE NORTH SEC­ TION UNE 310.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 0834* WEST 330.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 3T49* WEST3W30 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 0634* EAST, 330.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A 88 FOO f WIDE EASEMENT FOR I NG R E SS. EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES. THE CENTERLINE OF SAID EASEMENT BEING DESCRIBED AS COMMENC­ ING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SA© SECTION 3; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 03XJ7" WEST ON THE WEST SECTION UNE; 5530 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGMMNG OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE THE CENTER­ LINE RtJNS AS FOLLOWS- SOUTH 64 DEGREES 22’08’ EAST, 44 43 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 73 DEGREES 23' 19" EAST, 5337 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 67 DEGREES 5335* EAST. 5338 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 80 DEGREES 40'30- EAST. 56.13 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 81 DEGREES 2733- EAST. 77.19 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 86 DEGREES 3238- EAST. 68.85 FEET; THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 23’ 4T EAST, 17834; THENCE NORTH 70 DEGREES 393T EAST. 19661 FEET; iHENCE NORTH 77 DEGREES 38*27- EAST. 4738 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 89 THENCE TO THE POINT OF ENDING. SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS, RESERVATIONS. RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF RECORD. IF ANY. The redemption period shal be six (6) monfos from the date of sale unless the property Is aban­ doned pursuant to MCL 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shal be thirty (30) days from me oate or san or aoanoonment, n aoanoonment occurs after aMe. BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD A ROY, P.C. Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco Financing Servicing Corp.) BY: DONALD A BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys tor Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City, Michigan 498086817 (231)941-9880 «■ office The Prairieville Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary PLEASE NOTICE aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities THK RUTLAND CMARTKR TOWNSHIP PLANNINQ COMMISSION MUTING SCHEDULE FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL at the meeting upon 7 days notice to the Prairieville Township Board. NOTE: Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aides or services should contact the Prairieville Township Board by writing or calling the following: APRA 12.2005 • 730 PM • WORK SESSION * 930 PM - FARMLAND PRESERVATION PRESENTATION SPEAKER: DENNIS PENNINGTON APRA 20. 2005 • 730 PJI - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING TDD LLCCARLSON - SITE PLAN AMENDMENT WORK SESSION Normajean Nichole. Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 S. Norris Road Delton, Ml 49046 (209)623-2664 HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a summary of an Ordinance, being Ordinance No. SI, which was adopted by the Township Board of Hope Township at its meeting held on March 21, 2005 SECTION I. AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE NO. 14. This section amends Sectton III of Hope Township Ordinance No. 14 so as to identify toxMonal emergency services for which charges Shan be imposed. These additional emergency services for which charges shall be imposed pertain to: G) incidents involving a false alarm if there have been five or more false alarm calls to the same property within the preceding 12 months; (2) incidents involving a fire for which a burning permit was required by Township ordinance and for which no permit was issued, if there has been an emergency services response to the same property for the same cause within the preceding two years; and (3) incidents involving a fire which is determined by the Fire Department Officer in charge at the scene of the incident to have been caused by the negligence of the owner(s) or occupant(s) of the property. SECTIQNJJ SEVERABILITY The provisions of this Ordinance are severable. SEGI1QNJB EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication after adoption. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with are repeated. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of this Ordinance has been posted in too office of the Hope Township Clerk at the address set iorth below and that copies of this Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the office of the Hope Township Clerk during regular business hours ol regular working days following the date of this publication. Notice Spring Compostable Yard Debris Pickup Thv City crows will be picking up compostable yard debris beginning April 25, 2005. We again request that residents limit the debris to only bto-degrsd- able yard waste such as grass, leaves and small limbs and brush. We ask that residents limit the size of brush placed out for pickup to 6 inch­ es in diameter or less. This is the maximum size that our brush chipper can sat­ isfactorily handle. We also request that residents place all loose materials in the Kraft biodegradable bags. No bags made of plastic or other non-biodegradable material used to contain the yard debris is acceptable, and will not be picked up. Residents should place the material either very near to the curb in the park­ ing lane or immediately behind the curb on the curb lawn. We would ask that residents not place material in any traveled lane, or adjacent to inte.-sections where It might present a vision obstruction. The spnng yard debris pickup generally takes us about two weeks Io com­ plete. We anticipate beginning the pickup in the 2nd Ward north of the river on Mill Street, and progressing north through the 1 st Ward. After completion of the 1st Ward we will proceed through the remainder of 2nd Ward south of the river, then proceed through 3rd Ward and finish in the 4th Ward. We will be making only one pass around town so we ask that all material be placed out just prior 0SMS514 Linda Eddy-Hough, Cleric HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 South M-43 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2464 ' ' to the April 25th start of the pickup to allow us to remove it in a timely fashion. Tim Glrrbach Director of Public Services to* contMon* d a mortgaga mat* by JASON O CURTIS. A SINGLE MAlf to FIRST STATE BANK MORTGAGE COMPANY. LLC. UMTTS) UAB8JTY CORPORATION. Mongagaa. datad Augual 13. 2003. and racordad on Augual 28. 2003 . M Inatrumant No. 1112068, In BARRY County Racorda. MXtolgan. and iitignitl by said mongagaa to WASHPK3TON MUTUAL BANK FA. by an aaatgnmant datad Auguat 13, 2003. and record­ ed on February 02. 200* . aa Inatnanant No. 1121810 In BARRY County Recoida. MtaNgan, on aMch mortgage there la datinad to ba due at toa dale hereof toe aunt d otity tour toouaand eight hundred tony and 837100 DoNn (»#*A«0JS). mckxingtolarM at 6.780% per armum. Under toe power of eato contained In eaid mortgaga and toe etaluto in euch oaaa made and pro­ vided, noSoe la hereby glvantoal eaid mortgage are ba loroctoeed by a aato or toe mortgaged prernieee. or eoma part d toam. at puMc venue. M toe At Barry County Courthouao, llatitoga. Ml . at 150 PMonApr»21.2006. Said pramiBM aro aauatod In VILLAGE OF NASHVUE. BARRY County, MkHgvt and we dMcribtd as: THE EAST SB 112 FEET OF THE FOLLOW8K3 DESCRIBED PROPERTY. LOT 92 ANO THE NORTH 10 FEET OF LOT S3.-OF THE veiAGi OF NASHVMXE. ACCORDWG TO ThE RECORD­ ED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN UBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE The redemption parted ahM be 8 montoe from toe dale of av-jn aala OTaaa datamtitad aban­ doned kt acorrona otto 19«CL SOOSMTa. kt which caae fr. redempfon period ahal be 30 daya tram toa dKri d auch aafcv. DATS): I arch 24. 2005 Robert A Tremakt AAaaocASea. P£. 401 Souto OM Woodward Avretue. Suda 300 Birmingham, Ml 48000-6816 ATTCCT4EY FOR: WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK FA. Aaaignaa of Mor^agea For Moro InlonnaSon CM: (2*8) 5*0-7701 Robert A Tremato » .MaocMaa. PC. la a debt oolactor and we aro anemp.1ng to col­ lect a debt and any htormaSon obtoinad wB be ueed tor toat purpoae. _ IMtoe « Mortgage Foraoloeuro Bate THM RRM ■ A betTCOLLECHM ATTEMPTBM TO COLLECT A DMT. ANY BVOMM3TON WE OBTAH WALK UBS) POR THAT PUBPOBE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE Bl ACT VE MUTANT DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - DeMuk haa beer made kt toe condMone of a mortgage made by Aaagh W. Mdaland aka Joaeph W. MoCMatd, Jcktad by Na wBe Amy S. McMend aka Amy S. MoCMan.’ origMinn i*f -wfv-e to unass aMannanan a—e--aa — ll--*. ..— mongagoqs), Moncpge Corporation, Mortgagae. (toted Novamter 2?. 2002, and recorded on December fl, 2002 In instru­ ment 1093183, in Berry county records. Mlchigen. on wtifcti morigoge mere to efttoted to be A w foe date hereof lhe eum of Eighty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Nine And 08/100 Dotiera ($83,529.08), inducing internet at 63% per annum. Under foe power of eeto contained in eeid mortgege end the ataftita in ouch ceee mode end provtatod, notice to hereby gtoon foot eeid mortgage wto bo forectoeed by a sate of foe mortgaged premtooe, or acme part of foom. al ,mMc vendue, at foe Bvry County Courthouoe In Hastings at 130 PM, on Aprl 7,2006. Said premtooe are attuatod In Cty of Hastings, Barry County, Mkfoigan, and are described as: A prat of tond in foe Northeast 1/4 of Section 28, Town 3 North, Rango 8 West, deoertbod as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of said Section 28; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 27 seconds West 537.84 feet eiong the North fine of said Section 28; thence Soufo 00 degrees 07 min­ utes 33 seconds East 33.00 foot; thence South 64 degrees 03 minutes 08 seconds West 40639 feet to the contorflno of Naehvteo Rood; foonco Doutheootoriy 395.79 teat along said contertno and. the arc of a curve to foe toft, foe radkjo of which to 1642.15 foot foonoe central angto of which to 13 degrees 48 mtatues 34 seconds and the chord of which bears South 36 degrees 58 mfoutoe 06 oooonds East 394.83 feet; thence continuing along said contertno South 42 degrees 52 mtoCuM 20 sec­ onds East 27731 feet to lhe true point of beginning; tnenor rronn jo oogreoc oo mtnuias ot soconos East 22337 toot; thence North 33 degrees 07 minutoc 10 seconds East 180 feet more or tees to foe Westerly right of way fine of the former Mchlgan Central Railroad; thence Soufooactoriy atorq) said ngnt o< way one io san oemerww or rtasnvwe Road; thence Northwesterly along eaid oonteritoo to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement tor pubic highway purposes over the Southwesterly 33 A-« M a Teei jicraoit tot Al-uAlAU r»astivn»e PV-noau. The redemption period shati bo 8 monfoe hum foe date of such safe, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 8003241a, in which ceee the redenyition period shal bo 30 daye from the date of ouch safe. Doted: March 10,2006 For more information, please cal: FC 8 248393.1304 Trot! A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Chase Home Finance. LLC succes­ sor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corprawtirm 30400 Totograph Rd Sto 200 Btogtwn Farms, Mtahigan 48025-5822 FB0 0041731F02 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 31. 2005 - Page 15 LEGAL I NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Keith Tobias and Verna Tobias, husband and wile, to Cascade Financial, Inc., mort­ gagee, dated January 3. 2003 and recorded January 10, 2003 in Instrument Number 1095300. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed lo be due on such mortgage the sum of Seventy-Three Thousand Ntne Hundred Twenty-Seven and 87/100 Dollars ($73,927.87) including interest at the rate of 5.75% per annum. Under the power ot sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice ® hereby given that the mortgage vnH be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part ot them, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 GO p.m. on April 28, 2006. The premises are located in the Township of Hope, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 330 feet of the East 356 feet of the East 1/2 of he Southeast 1/4 Section 13. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Hope Township. Barry County. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date ot such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned m accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee cr rescind the safe in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages. N any, aro limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered al sale Dated: March 31, 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Fifth Third Mortgage Company. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 200.1341 omwm LEGAL NOTICE THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE .. Default has been macfa.in tbe.xxxxSbons of a mortgage made by Wayne L Hoffman and Michelle Hoffman, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., mortgagee, dated July 22. 2004 and recorded August 4. 2004 in Instrument Number 113’935. Barry County There is claimed to be due on such Records. mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand five Hundred Eighty-Eight and 02/100 Dollars ($127,588.02) including interest at the rale ol 8.40% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage end the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wB be torsctosed by a sate of the mortgaged promtoes, or some part ot them, al pubic venue al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 GO p.m. on April 28. 2006. The premises are located in the Township ot Assyria. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: PARCEL 1: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH­ EAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 30. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST; THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 30. A DISTANCE OF 508 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PAR­ ALLEL WITH THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION. A DISTANCE OF 400 FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4, A DISTANCE OF 359.5 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF THE NORTH AVENUE AND THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 TO THE CENTERLINE OF SAID NORTH AVENUE; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID CEN­ TERLINE TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING PARCEL 2: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH­ EAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 30 TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST; THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 30, A DISTANCE OF 508 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PAR­ ALLEL WITH THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 UNE OF SAID SECTION. A DISTANCE OF 400 FEET; THENCE EAST. PARALLEL WITH SAID NOhTH UNE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4, A DISTANCE OF 359.5 FEET 10 THE CENTERLINE OF NORTH AVENUE; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SAID NORTH AVENUE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH­ EAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 30. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST; THENCE WEST 278 FEET ALONG THE NORTH UNE OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 253 59 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 68 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST 189.16 FEET TO A POINT ON THE CENTERLINE OF NORTH AVENUE. THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned In accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Doted: March 31. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. As Mortgagee? O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No 199 .1963 Hastings Grace Brethren to have Bible prophecy sessions April 3-5 Hastings Grace Brethren Bible Church, istry has taken him to 21 U. S. states and to ing experiences, and scriptural analysis of 600 Powell Road, will have a three-day Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Greece. 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H min­ studying of the scriptural prophecy, travel­ messages are illustrated with the use of For more information call 945-9224. a — REGISTRATION NOTICE — To The Qualified elector* of COUNTIES OF BARRY, ALLEGAN, CALHOUN, EATON, IONIA ANO KENT Notice te hereby given that any legal voter Bring in the foBowmg Cttee and Township® who is not already registered to vote may register with their respective Cleric on Monday. April 4. 2006 THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER, from 9:00 a.m. untt 5:00 p.m. to ba aBgfato to vote in the Regular Section to be held on May 3.2005. REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT BY CALLING YOUR CLERK DEBORAH S. MASSMN0 ASSYRIA TOWNSHP CLERK 7475 Cat Ad, Bteavva. M 48021 Phone 268-7514003 UNDAHDOY-HOUGH HOPE T0WN8HP CLERK 5463 S.fa<3 Hay, Huangs. Ml 49058 Phone: 2988*2464 n CAROLERGANG IRVING TOWNSHIP CLERK 3241 Wood Scted Ad. Ibrtta*. Ml 48333 Dkwwa 01 rntma xuv HIv<u — uuuj CHERYL ALLEN WOODLAND TOWNSH > CLERK 156 S. Mate. Wtedax. 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Board ot Trustees and voting on baBot propositions tor the toBowing: BALDMORE TOWNSHP GRAND RAPMB C0MMMTY COLLEGE PeMRELD SCHOOLS DOWUNG PUBLIC UBRARY PROPOSITION Boated faetoM V~-ucI aa ■Wnoni Doera or to Teo 4 year tarn andng 63V2008 Teo 8 year tome andng MO2011 Stef Bdtaoro Ttantap a*ge te mcroaaad by JO a* (SJO par $1 jm d tea* fate) tarhe pertodd 2006 hrou» 2008 indtaaa far J i nd ifiitam dfcrory Axlrtdtoe 15 sE tmtaton on gawd ad wtom taaa afato Baton* faand* Barry Carty tapoaad aria Artda DC. sac I d tw MtMgv Conateaon te tanmd tar aaid toaatelp: and M hatoMa*tavyaudiincmBelnfl*ptor8taitapnadrtRgMtfipertod.hMbyMtotog in he ta yaw an aabmatod $10,786® PLWNWELL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS LAKE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Booted Educatai Boated Educatai Teo 4 year tern andng 8/302008 Teo 4 year tonm andng 6602000 OPERATING ULLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL EXEMPTWG PRWOPAL RESDENCE AND HASTNGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM BELLEVUE COMMUMTY SCHOOLS Boated Educator Ono 4 year tern andng 8/30/2000 Board d Educator Tao petto tarn andng MQQDOO • Tao 4 year M andng 6/3009 JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHP QUALffTED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY Thto pnpoad *■ alov he acted dated to cotenue to levy ha alrttay rate d W n* on al property aacapt pttocipd rocdanca and gutotead agnedtad property rogtoroo tor ha acted dated to rocetoe te revenue par pM tomtaon ataMnce. PROPOSAL FOR NEW ULLAGE FOR D0WUNG PUBLIC LIBRARY ULLAGE PROPOSAL - BULBING AND SITE SMKNQ FUND TAX LEVY (RENEWAL) Shal ha BaMton on ha amort d *xa> attai may te aaaaaaad agent al property n Babevue Comnxmfcy Sctecto, Eakin, Barry and Cahoar Coafiaa, Mdfgan te hoaaaad by and ha board d educatai ba auhodzad to fay nd to aaoaad 1J77 n* ($1177 on aadi 11 /MOG) d toa* taueton) tor he year 2005. to pro* tar a artdng laid far ha purotea d rod eetoto tore* tor, and he coMtwIonv opted, acted tartBngc tea eebratod be SM he Imtetai on ho amort d torn «tad> may bo aaaooaod agomat al property, exempi- SM he 15 rd tax Imfatai on general ad vakxem taxes «4hn Johnetoam Towtexp. Bany ing herdrom pnndpd readme* and guatead agnotead proper / as datoed by tar. in Qxrty kapoaad mtor Artde DC. Sac. 6 d he Mchgan Conxateon be mneMad tor aad toamaNp by IX ml ($0JO par $1.000JO d taatte taue I tor ha period d 2005 torough 2008 Ptawal ConwwWy Scteoto. Ategan. Katanuoo and Barry Cartta, Mctagan. be toermad by 18 fl* ($1100 cn each $1JOOJO d taotte wtaotai) ta a period d 10 yeero. 2005- Muaam tor teary pupoaae; uid aM he tocnartp tovy oud> moeaao ii mloga tor audi pwpoaa dumg audt pared, etach incraoM elratoainhatatyoardiuditavyan eaametad 2014. Muetoe, to pm* fa* tor eparoing pwpoees. too eaten* d too lesonuo bo octeoi dated el colta I ho mteago to approved and fated in 2006 to approstactely $2,029J26 (toe $22,726 OtF to a roneaai d mtega «tich expnd arth toe 2004 tax levy)? matey $211144? KALAMAZOO VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOL ULLAGE PROPOSAL - BULDWG AND SITE SNQNG FUND TAX LEVY Boated Trwtoaa Three 8 year torn* andng 6/302011 Booted Educator Ono 4 year tam andng 6/30/2000 SM ha Moton on toa amort d toaaa attai may be aaaaaaad agar* al properly ki Bafevua Conaway Seta* Eaton. Barry and Catooai Carttae, itaxgan. te haoeaed by KALAMAZOO REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AGENCY I OPERATIC ULLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL EXBPTWG PRPOPAL RESDENCE ULLAGE PROPOSAL MO OUAURED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY roronue be oted doted rd cdtod I he mtoga a approrod end towed m 2005 a appron and ho board d educatai be tabntod to levy etop on al taabta tauatai wton ho acted dated to crate a airtong knJ to bo nod tor he purdwoe al rad aatato lor aha far. and fie conatetaon or raptor d. acted butt~ and lor al otar pupooaa auhortnd by toe aafaboar 1023 a* ($1023 on aadi $1 JOOJO d toe* wtaOon) tor fie year 2005; 4 (MOO on aadi $1JOQJO d teotta taasaon) farfio year 2008; 3 a* ($100 on aadi SIJOOJD d tout* aataatai tor ho year 2007; and 2 a* ($2.® on aadi $1 JOOJO of tea* taudton) tor ho year 2001 (ha aatoa* d ho roram ho acted daMd «■ cobta I ho a*go to approved and fated in2005aapprariraady$325Jl6)? madato adnd (tana and deefiutod to local pubic sowor datoda based on pM mart*- The propota ta afoe ha acted doted to cortonuo to I*! too atototory t* d 18 n* on al property empt pmcpel rosdanca and gualfed agrtotenl property rogueod tor tie acted dtp COWL doted to rocatoe te rrronue per pupl toundatai atawnoe. SM ha Imtetai on ho amount d taxes tench may ba monad agenat al property in he Katamano Regtete EducakM Samoa Agency. Ildigan. bo noaaaad by 15 mfa ($150 SM tie Mtaton on tie amort d tom tach may bo aaaaaaad apMt al property. exempL m oech $1,000 00 ot taxable vaktaon) lor aponod a 3 years. 2005.2006 and 2007. nduawa. to provida oparrtng kndito ortwica otior tote and local luidng tor toed ochooi dtofid opar- Ttamappta Kalogg Sctod. Bany. Alagan. Kort and Iorio Cow**. Itocftgm. bo ncroaead by 18 n* ($1L00 on each $1JOOJOd tea* vobatai) tor a portodd 10 yean. 2005 to 2014. aang pupoaM, ha aaamaia d ho revenue be irternwtae school itand mi coted I ho mtoago a approved and tatted in 2005 a appratonaiaiy $8.475JOO 00? ndiawe, to prov* ta* tor openrtng pupom; tie oatotato d ho revenue ho acted do­ ted »«cdtod I he mteoga to ipprowd and fated in 2005 to approtamatoiy $2.1 X.OOO (ha Ptnuart to date tav. ho ravtawa tseed by he proponed mtoago bo coladed by ha (ter- toaronewaldn*ge«txdiexpnd«*tie2004tatevyp CALEDONIA PUBUC SCHOOLS Board d EducaOon KELLOGG COMMUWTY COLLEGE One 4 year tom andng 6302009 BootedTMtom Ttao 8 year tarn andng 6/302011 DELTON KB10GQ SCHOOLS Boon! d Education Teo 4 year tom andng KOODOO OPERATING ULLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL EXEMPTING PRBCfW. RESDENCE AND QUAURS) AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY Th* propota *■ aloe he Oded dated to continue to levy ha atotitay Mia d 10 mfa on al praporfr anpt prtndpd raateaa and EMtead agrtotead ptoperty todted tor he Oded detect to rocorvo Ito revenue par pup4 tou*tioi atoaonc* SMhataMtoncnhaaflKMtdtaaaeNdifltoyboaaoaaaodagaiMtaipraparty.aBampi' ing horaAom pmdpd noidonca and qaatead agtatead pnihrty m Mnod by laar. in Dotai Kalogg Sdwto. CoMm d Barry and Alagan. Mcrtgan. te taeoaad by 10 n* ($18 00 on aadi$lJ00J0diauttevaiuatai)torhoyaar2005.topKMdotanditorapOQingpispoO' aa; ho aahaate d ho rovarwa ha adnd dated «• oalod I te n*ga e agproNd and M in 2006 to appratoMtoiy $1J7LW Rte to a ranoMl d mEoga «Nd) OteM rtei he 200<tatovy)? a^ horotem pmopai rooxtonce and guatetad agnexteni property m doAnad by toe, In LAKEWCOC PUBLIC SCHOOLS 1 OPERATIC ULLAGE PROPOSAL EXBFTWG PRMC8W. RESDENCE MO OUAU­ RED AGACULTURAL PROPERTY The propota art ana* he acted dated to fary he Mtay rote d 18 n* on al property exempt prindpd roedanca ate aetead agnaAnl property tegund tor toe acted dated to Board d Educaaon Teo 4 yaar totna andng 6'302009 lecatoo te mvonua per pupl kxa*tai ataeanca OPERATING ULLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL EXEMPTING PRINCIPAL RESDENCE AND ng toerelrom pmopai rowtonce and guaMtad agnate* property m drtned by toe. m QUAUAH) AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY Ttamappta IL*gg SctaoL Barry, Alagan. Kart and loria Cartas. Wcrigan. bo mcraaod by 2 n* ($2J0 on oedi $1JOOJO d too* tauatat) lor a parted d 10 ytam. 2005 to 2014. nduaee. to prov* ta* tor operaang purpoaee; toa aaamatod toa meruo too acted ta 9ol * tartatan on ba amoirt d torn aridi may bo aaaeoood agatai al property, toompt- Thto rntega ■> atao toe acted daMd to conanue io levy too statutory rate d 18 mtoa on al property exapl pmopai readme* and queteod agnotexal property ragtaed tor ho acted dteid to lecoae te itaonuo par pupi touxtaon guarantee 9WI ho Motion on tie amount d tom ehrt may be aaaaaaad aganat al property, artampitag toerelrom ptrapd roedance and quataod agnaAnl property as dafrwd by tai. in tod ta coted I toa n*go to approved and fated in 2005 to approtamatoly SO- (ha n*go to a io roatoro n*ga tool m a madl d too mdud* rotarod by ho Mdxgan Conahuaon d 1983 and ta be fated only to too extort niriMerj to matoro Ita mdudtonj? WAYLAND UM0N SCHOOL Lakeaood Pubflc Scteoto, tone. Barry. Eaton and Kart Cartes. Mchgan, be ncroeaed by 18 rrtto (SHOO on aadi $1,00000 ot taxabta vatafton) tor a period ol 10 yaen 2005 to 2014, mduatae. to prowto tads tor operaang purposes toe eahmate d toa revenue toe xteot te­ lnet «■ ooied I toe rntego to approved and tomd m 2005 s appraanatoty $1.157540 (toto OPERATMG ULLAGE PROPOSAL EXBPTPC PRPOPAL RESDENCE AND OUAURED Board dEducaaon One 4 year torn andng 6GO2D09 to a reneatol d mdago eteto emvd *6) toe 2004 tax levy)? AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY SPECML EDUCATION ULLAGE PROPOSAL MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOL ThtoprapoodvEakMaaobfltavytiyhaMtaflMdMoadtoddMiddteoadoduManmB- Booted Educaion Teo 4 year tome andng 6302009 Th* n*ge ta ana* tie adiod dated to levy ba atotatoiy t* d 18 n* on al property except pmopd mdence and guatotod agnaAnl property regdrad lor he acted dated io rocerva te revonue par pupl toundafeon guararm EATON HTERMSXATE SCHOOL D6TWCT O0i provtoudy approved ty tie atackn . •al * omni dorter Motaa on ho anta property tex Oto tor * educatai d panona Wfa dtoebfaaa to Edon btemwd* Scted Dated. Mdigm. bo raaeaad by 125 n* ($125 on aadi $1 JOO® d too* taudton). tor a partnd d 5 yoart. 2005 to 2008 induaw; I approved, ho aalmato d he rovema he nomad* acted dated «■ coled ho M yaw d levy. 2006. a approtaaWy $2538JOO fan tocai property taoa auhonzod heron’ MARTW PUBLIC SCHOOL Board d Educator Two 4 year tama andng 6/352009 SM ho Mabon on he amort d taxes vital may ba aaaaaaad agerai al property, exampi­ ng terotrom pmcQal rosxtoncs and gualfed agnate* proparty as dabnod by fax in Wrytand Umon Scted Dieted. AAagnn. Barry and Kart Cort*. Wddgon. te raeeaad by 2 n*($2JOonaach$1J00J0dltoaMoim*bon)loraportQdd5yoan.2006lo2006.mdu- ata. to prov* funds lor opening pugxma. I approved, he beta* d be rovamo ho scted dated «• cofed ho M year d fay. 2005. a approtametoiy $57523 (torn mfego el bo toMod only to be extort necaaoary io rootoro lukn ‘Naadoa* rodudtona)? 09539294 �Page 16 - Thursday. March 31. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Robert A. Tremain A Aseoetatea, P.C. io a debt collector and wo or* attempting to cotacl a debt end any Infix motion obtained wffl bo uood for that purpooe. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in (he conditions ol a mortgage made by DANIEL A RUDD AND MANDY M RUDO HUSBAND AND WIFF to FIRST FEDERAL OF MICHIGAN. THE MICHIGAN OPERATING NAME of Charter Ono Bank. F S B . now known a CHARTER ONE BANK. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION. Mortgagee, doted July 17, 2001. and recorded on August 13, 2001. as Instrument No. 1064717 Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of one hundred thir­ ty one thousand tour hundred twelve and 28/100 Dollars (131.412.28). including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power ot saio contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Ml, at 1XX) p.m. on April 7. 2005. Sato premisos are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. BARRY COUNTY. Michigan and are described as: Ths North 220 feet of the Northeast 1/4 of the Ncrtneast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 4 North, Rango 9 West. Irving township. Barry County, Mfchigw. This parcel may also be described as: That part ol the Northeast 1/4. Northeast 1/4. Section 31. Town 4 North. Range 9 West, Irving Township. Barry county. M«cnigan. oescnoeo as. Beginning at tne Northeast comer of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 49 minutes 50 seconds West 220.0 feet along the East line of said Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 36 minutes 43 seconds West 1320 65 fete peretal with the North line of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 45 minutes 05 seconds East 220.0 feet atong the West line of said Northeast 1/4, Northeast 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 36 minutes 43 seconds East 1320.96 feet along the North line of said Section to the place of beginning. Subject to highway right of way tor McCann Road The redemption period shaH be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated: March 10. 2005 CHARTER ONE BANK. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Mortgagee Attorney for Mortgagee Robert A Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Information please call: . (248) 540-7701 °*w’30 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLL "CT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This seta may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damage*, If any, shaN ba Hmhod ootefy to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate, plus Internet. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James Oram aka James R. Oram and Robin Oram aka Robin L Oram, husband and wife, original mortgagors), to Amenquest Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated Decembe' 20. 2003, and recorded on January 14, 2004 in instrument 1120769, in Barry county records. Michjgr,;', and assigned by said Mortgagee to Dwrteche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Amenquest Mortgage Securities Inc.. Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Sortos 2004-X1. under the Pooling and Servicing agree ment. dated as of March 1, 2004, without recourse as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the dote hereof the sum of Seventy-Two Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Three And 05/100 Dotare ($72,623.05), including interest al 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that -aid mortgage w« be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1.00 PM. on April 28. 2005. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 of Block 3 of Keeler's Addition to the Village of Middtevilte accordtog to the record­ ed plat thereof, as recorded to Uber 1 of Plats, Page 40. The redemption period shaH be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a, to which case the redemption period she# be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: March 31, 2005 For more information. please cal: FC H 248.503.1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorney* For Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Amenquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass­ Through CortiAcates. Series 2004-X1. under the Pooing and Servicing agree­ ment, dated as of March 1. 2004, without recourse 30400 Telegraph Rd Sto 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5622 Fite 4052206F01 owmu State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decadent's Estate FILE NO. 2004-24114-DE Estate of Audrey Elaine Darby. Date of birth: 05/12/1925. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Audrey Elaine Darby, who lived at 504 Chapel. Nashvita, Michigan dtod 05/12/2004. Creditors of the decedent aro notified that all claims against the estate wiU be forever hatred unless presented to Frederick Rushford, named personal representative or proposed personal rep­ resentative. o' to both the probate court at 6256 South M66Hwy . Nashville, and the named/pro­ posed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 03/21/2005 Timothy L Tromp P41571 501 West State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 948-9400 Frederick Rushford 6256 South M66 Hwy. NashvAe, Ml 49073 (517)852-9688 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate TH® RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTABi WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may rescinded by th* for*cfoaing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, ahafl bo tend­ ed eotefy to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at oate, ptue Interact MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Kathryn M. Geier, a single woman at J Charles M. Kendal, a stogie man. as joint tenant? with fufl righto of sur­ vivorship. original mcrtgaqor(s). to Countrywide Homo Loam. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated June 25. 2003, and recorded on August 12. 2003 to instru­ ment 1110734, to Barry county records, Mfchigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Five Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Seven And 41/100 Dollars ($95,527.41), Including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given tnat said mortgage w« be forectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises. or some part of them, at pubic vendue, al Vie Bany County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM, on April 21,2005. Said promises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing st a point at the Center of Highway M-37 where the same intersects the quarter line of Section 4, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, for a place of beginning, thence North atong the Center of said Highway 16 rods; thence East 20 rods; them South 16 rods, more or teas to the quar­ ter Im; thence West atong the quarter Itoe of 20 rods, more or less, to the piece of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 800.3241a to which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: March 24. 2005 For more information, ptease cal: FC X 246.5931302 Trott A Trott. P C. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loam, Inc. 30400 Telegraph rfte 200 Bingham Farrs. Mfchigan 48025-5822 Ate #051666F01 Node* Mrwtgay Foractoeura Seta THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may bo reedneted by the toracfoalng mortgagee In thatovonLyourdomagoc.lfany.ohcSboarallod eotaly io tho return of tt*a bid amount ten­ dered at sate, piua interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark Osborn, unmarried, original mortgagorfs), to Consumer Mortgage LLC, Mortgagee, dated March 5,2002, and recorded on March 14,2002 to instru­ ment 1076529, and modified by agreement dated July 15, 2002, and recorded cn July 29. 2002 to instrument 1084564, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Flagstar Bank. FSB as assignee by an assignment, to Barry county records, Mfchigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Three And 28/100 Dollars ($89,753.28). including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wfl bo forectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM, on April 21,2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County. Michigan, and are oesenoeo as. lox i or niogewooa nuts rial, accoraIng to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats, on Page 86. The redemption period shaH be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 800.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. Doted: March 24, 2005 For more information, please cal: FC W 248.593.1312 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Flagstar Bank. FSB 30400 Telegraph Rd Sto 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #052049F01 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Thomas Overbook. Date of birth: 07/06/1931. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Thomas Overbook, who lived at 6370 Maplewood Dr.. Dolton. Michigan, dtod 11/19/2004. Creditors of the decedent an? notified that all claims against the estate win be forever barred unless presented to Dena M. Ogg, named personal representative or proposed personal representa­ tive, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court St , Hastings and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 03/06/2005 C Marcel Stoeizel, III P61912 501 W. State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (289) 948-8321 Dena M . Ogg 3383 Ashby Road Delton. Ml 49046 (290) 623-5087 Hope Township Budget Hearing and Board Mooting March 21, 2006 AM Board members present and 5 guests. Approved 2005-2006 Budget Approved previous minutes and received stand­ ing reports. Heard request from Scout for Eagle Project, and about Farm Land Preservation Approved Bills. General Appropriations Act Office Electrical update. Grant to Delton Library, Bark Depositories. Ordinance 61. Budget Amendment. Appointed Sewer Revolving member, rescinded Resoiutfcn 199-4. and Year End Transfers Adjourned at 8X)4 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk Attested tc by Patricia Albert. Supervisor THS RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTABCO WIX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE Defaun has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael G. Alton and Shota Marie Alton, husband and wife, to Altanoe Fundtog, a Division of Superior Bank FS8, mortgagee, dated October 7,1999 and recorded October 15,1999 to Instrument Number 1036667, Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by LaSalle Bank NA fka LaSata National Bank, to Its capaci­ ty as indenture trustee under that certain Sato and Servicing Agreement dated 12/1/99 anvxg AFC Trust Serios 1999-4. as issuer, Superior Bark FSB, as Seller and Servicer, wd LaSata Bank NA, as Indenture Trustee. AFC Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Notes, Serios 1999-4. and any amend­ ments thereto by assignment dated March 21, 2002 and recorded on October 23, 2002 in Instrument Number 1090001 , Barry County Records. There is claimed to bo duo on such mort­ gage the sum of Thirty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Six and 82/100 Dollars ($34,778.82) including interest at the rate of 1225% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Mfchigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be forectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings to Berry County, Mfchigan at 1XX) p.m. on April 21. 2006. The premises are located to foe Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described aa: Commencing at the Southwest comer of toa East pert of the East half of toe Southwest quarter ot section 21. town 1 North, range 7 West, tor a piece of beginning, (said parcel being bounded on toe West by toe lane fence dividing said East perl from said West part); thence East 400 test; thence north 200 foot; thence West 400 feet; thence South 200 feet along too aforesaid fence to the pfora of bogto­ ning. Manufactured Home Uood 1986 Fairmont Serial No. MY8657533K LengttVWMth 14x70 The redemption period shaH bo 6 months from too date of such sate, unless too property to Ctotermined abandoned in acx-xdance with MCLA §600.3241 a, to which case toe redemption period shaH be 30 days from the date of toe sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the bate to toe event a 3rd party buys the property and there to a simuftarieous resoiutfon wMh toe borrovrer. to toat event, your damages. If any, are limited solely to too return of toe bid ampunt tendered at sate. Doted: March 24,2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for LaSalte Bank NA fka LaSalle NaSonai Bank, to Its capacity as indenture trustee under toat certain Saio and Servicing Agreement dated 12/1/99 among AFC Trust Series 1999-4, as issuer, Superior Bank FSB, as Soler and Servicer, and LaSata Bonk NA, ao Indenture Trustee, AFC Mortgage Loan Aaeet Backed Notes, Serios 1999­ 4, andeny araontatenfottorato. Ao Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fta No . 199.1773 WE OBTAIN WMX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aato may be MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Donald L Bteszak , Jr and Linda S. Btaszak, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Mainetreet Savings Bank, FSB, Mortgagee, dated December 19,2001, and recorded on January 3, 2002 to instrument 1072284, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Mortgage DecLinic Registration Systems, inc. as assignee by an assignment, in B«ry county records, Mfchigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at toe date hereof too cum of Ninety-One Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Eight And 87/100 Dotare ($91,896.87), todudtog interest at 6.75% per annum. Under toe power of sale contained to said mort­ gage and toe statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given toat said mortgage win bo forectoeed by a sale of toe mortgaged premise*, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at too Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1XX) PM, on April 28. 2005. Said premises are situated to Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 poet of Section 28, Town 2 North, Range 9 West. Hope Township. Bony County, Michigan; thence North 89 degrees 55 minutes 28 seconds West 35.35 foot to too Easterly Hne of Cordes Drive, accordtog to the recorded Piels of Roy K. Cordes SubdMston and Roy K. Cordes Subdivision No.1 as recorded In Uber 4 cf Plats on Page 14, and Uber 4 of Plats on Pago 49 respectively: toanoo too foltowtog courses atong sted Easterly line of Cordes Drive to the point of beginning; North 18 degrees 19 minutes 42 sec­ onds Wool 170.03 feet; thence North 1 degree 06 minutes 03 seconds West, 557.93 toot to toe point of boghntoy; thence North 01 degree 05 minutes 03 second* West 024 tool along said Eaateriy line Cordes Drive; thence North 14 degrees 54 minutes 5* seconds West. 124.84 toot along said Easterly line of Cordes Drive; thence South 88 degrees 01 minute 58 seconds East. 26123 toot; thence South 14 degrees 54 minutes 52 seconds East. 79.<3 toot; thence South 01 degree 05 minutes 03 sec­ onds East. 43.60 feet; thence North 88 degrees 04 minutes OQ second* West 250.35 toot to th* point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 montits from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shaH bo 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: March 31. 2005 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. • 30400 Telegraph Rd Sto 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #051739F01 WG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAta WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE W ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sate may be nweinded by the foreclosing mortgagee In ttwt event, your damages. If any, shed be tend­ ed oototy to toe return ot the bid amount ten­ dered st ecto, piuc Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Keith R. Stoudt and Shannon L SfoudL hueband and wife, original mortgagors), to Cascade Financial. Inc., Mortgagee, dated Juno 15,2001, and recorded on Juno 28. 2001 in instrument 1062168, md rere­ corded on August 2.2001 in instrument 1064081, to Barry county records. Mfchigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to U.S. Bank National Aaaodatxjn as Trustee to successor or to Interest to Bank Ono as Trustee tor CredR Suisse Fret Boston MBS 2002-26 as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is ctokned to bo duo at too date hereof toe sum of Ono Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Eight And 91/100 Dotare ($123,868.91). todudtog interest at 8.875% per annum. Under toe power of aato contatoed to said mort­ gage and toe statute to such case mode and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given tost said mortgage wR bo forectoeed by a sate of too mortgaged premtooe, or some part ot them, at pubic vendue a* the Bany County Courthouse in Heating* al 1XX. r"< on April 7, 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County. Mfchigan. and are described as: A parcel of land in too Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 1 North, Rango 8 West described as being a parcel 205 feet East and West by 213 toet North and South In toe Southwest cor­ ner of said Southwest 1/4. The redemption period shal bo 6 months from too date of such sate, untoss deterntood aban­ doned to accordance wito MCLA 600.3241a. to which case too redemption period shal bo 30 dayp from toe date of such sale. Doted: March 10.2005 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorney* For U.S. Bank National Aaeociatlon a* Trustee to successor or to interest to Bank Ono a* Trustee for Credit Suisse First Boston MBS 2002­ 26 30400 Telegraph Rd Sto 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rte #049227F01 om.cn NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals wM conduct a pubic hearing tor the fotowtog: Rohoaring Case Number V-7-2005 Todd A Theresa Bloomberg (owner); AT&T Wlretooa (applicarrt) Location: 11675 Memory Lane, in Section 29 or OrangovRe Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a oolocateble communication tower ctoeor to a dwoRng then allowed (220 fl), too minimum Is 50041; to foe AR zoning district Case Number V-9-2005 Marte A Irma Andren*. Lccetton: 4202 Barber Ad., to Section 21 of Certton TWp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 16x3241 addtoon and a 32x40-ft attached garage onto an existing home foot is too dose to tho road right of way (25-ft), too minimum ia 5041; to foe A zoning district Meeting Date: Aprti12, 2006. Time: 730 pun. Pteoa: Community Room to foe Courts A Law BuHdtog at 206 West Court Street. Hastings. Mcmgan. Site inspection of tho dooerfood praportyOee) wd bo complex by foe Zoning Board of Appaah members br»^re foe hearing. toterected persons desiring to present foeir views upon an appeal Mher verbaHy or to wrttng wd bo givenfoeopporturSytobohoardatfoeabovomonlionod limo en^ ptoc*. Any written response may bo matad to for address Bated below or faxed to (289) 948-4820. between 12 pm to 1 p.m.) Monday-Friday. Pteaeo cal foe Ptenntog Office at (269) 945-12W tor forfoor totormattoh. The County of Bany wd provide naoeeawy aux­ iliary aids and service*, such as signers tor foe hearing impaired and audto tepee of printed rmteriate being oonetoered at foe mooting, to todMtoate with dtaabdtes at foe meetingfoeanng upon ton (10) day* notice to tho County of Barry, todvtatote with dteaMRies requiring auxiliary aide or eorvkwc should contact the County of Barry by writing or ceRng foe blowing: Mfchael Brown/County Admintetrator. 220 Wrat State Street. Hastings. Ml 49056. (289) 945-12T4 Debbie Smtth. Barry County Clerk FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm la a debt cotactar attempting to cotact a debt Any information ettainad wR bo used for thia purpooe. B you aro In foe MRary, ptoaee con­ tact out office at foe number toted below. WMJJAM AZKOUL P.C. ® ATTEMPTtaG TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY WFORMAnON OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. Default having been made to tho conditions of a real estate mortgage made by Mfchael Saxton, a single man, of 426 South Dfobte Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, and Bond Mortgmo A Investment Corporation, a corporation organized and cxteHng under foe laws of foe State of Mfchigan. whoso address is 2007 Eastern, SE, Grand Rapid*, Mfchigan 49057. dated March 13. 2000, and recorded on March 20,2000, to Instrument Number 1042245. of foe Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon which there is now claimed to bo due for principal and interest the sum of Thirty Eight Thousand Five Hundred Fifty Five Dotare and Seventy Cents ($38,555.70) and no suit or proceedtogs at tow having boon instituted to recover foe said debt or any part thereof. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of foe power d sate contatoed to lhe mortgage, and the statute to ouch case made provided, on April 14, 2005, at 1 p.m. the undersigned wR sei at foe East door of foe Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State Street Hastings. Mfchigan, foot being foe pteoo of holding foe Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at public venue to foe highest bidder tor tho purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with the legal toes and chargee of foe sale, tockxtag attorney's toes aHowod by tow, foe premise! to said mortgage located totho^CSy of Hastings, Barry County and which are described as The South 1/2 of Lots 3 and 4. Block 3 of H Kenfieids Addition aoemding to tho recorded ptet thereof, as recorded in Uber 1, of Plat. Page 9. item #06-55-2354)07-00 which has mi addreoa of 426 South Dfobto Street, Haattoga, Mfchigan 49068. The redemption period shaH bo six (6) months from foe date of such sate, unless determined abandoned to accordance with MCL 800.3241 to which case the redemption period shaH bo thirty gpjdays from the date of such sate. Bond Mortgage & Investment Corporjtton 2007 Eastern SE Grand Rapids. Mi 49507 DATED: March 2005 Drafted by: WHtam M. Azkoul (P40071) Attorney tor Mortgagee 161 Ottawa Avenue, NW Suite 205-C Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 458-1315 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedents Estate FILE NO. 05-2423CFDE Estate of Margaret Catherine Jordan. Deceased. Date of birth: 04434/1937 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Margaret Catherine Jordw. who lived at 1530 N. Church St . Hastings, Michigan dtod 10/25/2004. Creditors of the decedent are notified that al claims against the estate w« be forever boned unless presented to David E. McCoy, named per­ sonal representa*fvo or proposed personal repre­ sentative, or to both the probate court at 6 Brewster Road. Hanover, NJ 03755 and tho named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. March 29. 2005 Devid L Conklin P12111 5136 Cascade Rd., SE. Cascade Landing. Ste. 28 Grand Raptos. Ml 49546 616-9424)458 David E. McCoy 6 Brewster Road Hanover. NJ 03755 (803) 643-3867 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Joooph BoauaotoN, a single men to ArDim Mortgage Company. LTC.1 A Dataware Limbed UabRty Company Mortgagee, dated August 25, 2004 and recorded September 27, 2004 to Instrument # 1134509 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was subsequently assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Argent Mortgage Securities, Inc. Asset-Backed Pass Through Coruscates Series 2004-W11, under foe Pootag and Servicing Agreement dated as of October 1, wnnoui nocourss, on wTscn mongage mere is claimed to bo due at tho date hereof foe sum of One Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy Dollars and Twenty-Eight Cents ($187,970.28) todudtog toteraot 83% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and provioea, noxscQ ne. eoy given ma; w,‘l bo foreclosed by a sate ol the mortgaged premtooe, or some part of them, at pubic venue, al foe Barry County Courthouse In Haattogs, Ml al IXfoPM. on Thuradey, April 28. 2005. SaM premtooe ere Ntuated to Township of Thomapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6, Thomappte Bend Estates, acordtog to foe recorded piat thereof to Uber 6 of Plate, Page 86. Boing foe same property conveyed to Don A Bourne wd Karen M Bourne, husband and wta by dead dated 6-244)2 and recorded 7-34)2 to Document Number 1063291, to tho Office of the Recorder ot Barry County, Michigan. Commonly known as 8726 Big Bond Ct, MtadtovRe Ml 49333 The redemption period shaH bo 6 months from the rtete of such sate, unless determined abandoned to accordwoe wta 1948CL 800.3241a. to which case lhe redemption period shaH bo 30 day* from tho date of such sate. Doted: MARCH 21, 2006 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Argent Mortgage Securities, Inc. Asoot-Backod Pass Through Certificate! Series 2004-W11, under foe roofing ano oennemg Agreement oareo as or October 1, 2004, Without Recourse. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo A Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester HRs. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Rte No: 05-33368 Pub 3/24-4/21 STATE OF MCHK1AN PRORATE COURT NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 2004-24145-DE . Estate of George H. Hokwson Sr. Date of birth: 8^26. TOALLCREDfTORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Tho decedent, George H. Hokanson Sr., who lived el 555 8. Martin Rd.. Hastings. 49066, Mfchigw dtod 8/5/04 Creditors of the decedent are notified that al claims against tho estate wR bo forever barred unless presented to George H. Hokanson Jr., named personal representative or proposed per­ sonal representative, or to both foe probate court al 5621 E Bayne Rd., Woodtend. Ml 48897 wd foe named/proposed personal repreoontative wtthin 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. March 23. 2005 David M. Koon* P39300 214 Broadway Hasting*. Ml 49058 269-948-9407 George H. Hokwson Jr. 5621 E. Bayne Ad Woodtend. Ml 48897 269-367-4439 anmw �The Heatings Banner - Thursday. March 31, 2005 - Page 17 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUM­ BER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Datsun has been made m the conditions ol a mortgage made by Jeffrey S. Waldon and Martha B Wakfon, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., mortgagee, dated February 20.2004 and recorded February 25.2004 In Instrument Number 1122731, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be duo on such mortgage the sum of Ono Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Four and 88/100 Dotare ($166,524.86) including interest at tho rats ol 5.88% per annum. Under tho power ol solo contatoed In tho mort­ gage and foaatatutoe ol tho State ol Mfchigan. notice is hereby given that the mortgage w« bo forectoeed by a sale ol the mortgaged promtoes, or some part ol them, at public venue at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County Mfchigan at 1D0 pm. on April 21.2005. Tho premtooe are located In tho Township ol Orangavtife, Bany County, Michigan, and aro Tho Southeast 1/4 of foe Southwool 1/4 c-' too Ooutooaot IM ot Section 31, Town 2 North. Rango 10 West. Orangevftfe Township. Barry County, Mtohfcan, and being more partfcuiarty described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 31, Tbwn 2 North, Rango 10 WooL dtetant North 00 Degrees 00 Mnuteo 00 Seconds East 662.40 toot from too South 1/4 poet of said Section 31; thence North 00 Degrees 02 Mtouteo 04 Seconds East 882.19 feet; thanoe North 89 Degrees 57 Mtouteo 18 Secondo East 662.39 test; toence South 00 Degrees 01 Mtoutos 58 Seconds west 622.71 toot to said South Section line; thence South 90 Dogrose 00 Mtouteo 00 Seconds West 882.41 toot to the piece of beginning. Together and Subject to an easement tor ingross, agrees and utiltie* described as: commencing at too South 1/4 poet of Section 31, Town 2 North, Rango 10 West; thence North 90 Degrees 00 Mtoutos 00 Seconds East atong the South Ina of sold Section 31 a distance of 132481 toot to too Southeast comer of tho Southwest 1/4 of tho Soutosest 1/4 of aaid Section 31 and too true ptace of beginning; thence North 00 Degrees 01 Mtoutos 58 Seconds East atong the East fine of said Southwest IM of too Soutoerot 1/4 a distance of 629.71 toot; thence South 89 Degrees 57 Mtoutos 18 Seconds West 882.39 tost; toence North 00 Degroee 02 Mtoutos 04 Seconds East 66.0 toot; toence Ncrth 89 Degrees 57 Mtoutos 18 Seconds East 94839 toot; thence South 00 Degroee 01 Mtoutos 58 Seconds Wool 34831 toot; toence South 21 Degrees 25 minutes 32 Seconds East, 934.75 toot to tho oontorttoo of Ptoo Lake Rood; thence South 60 Degrees 00 Mnuteo 00 Seconds Wrtt atong said oontorttoo, 66.75 toot; toence North 21 Degroee 25 Mtouteo 32 Secondo Wool 597.57 toot to said South section ine; thence South 90 Degroee 00 Minutes 00 Seconds Wool 13136 toot to too place of boginning. i no rooempoon pence snaa do iz momns num toe date of such sate, unless the property te dotermineo aoanoon&o in accorocnce wnn mc la PURCHASERS'. Tho torectostog mortgagee can rescind tho sate In toe event a 3rd party buys tho property and there to a simultaneous resolution with toe borrower, to that evert, your damages, ft any, aro tatted sotoiy to tho return of the bid amount tendered at safe. Doted: March 24. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, toe , Ao MortgageoP.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248)467-1000 Rfe No. 280.1237 STATE OF IBCHK1AN JUDICIAL CtHCUfT-FAMU.Y 0MBK7N BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION Of HEARING CAM NO. 0100*811 amnoN no. o«oos772 TO: DEANNA KELLER whoa* addreu la unknown and whoa* totoreat to lhe matter may be barred or aflectod by the Mowing: IN THE MATTER OF SKYLER MARTIN KELLER-WRIGHT DOB 06/10/2004 A petition requaaOng th* court lo taka jurtadMon ol th* atimro named mtoorta) ha* been Had to toto court A hearing on th* petnkxi wH be conducted by the court on Aprt 25. 2005 at OX rm. to BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT. FAMILY DIVISION. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED trial DEANNA KELLER parabnaPy appear before me court at the Bn* and ptoo* atatod above. T.to hearing may reau* In TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS FORECLOSURE NOTICE TN* (rm la a debt odaclor attempting to aHact a debt Any totormatton obtained wm be uaed lor Ma pwpoa*. » you are to the I Mary, ptoaaa contact our oMoa at ma number Wad batow. MORTGAGE SALE - Dalau* haa been made to th* oondNona ol a certain mortgage mad* by : lawrance W. Knobloch and Madaana C. Knobloch. In Joint Tenancy lo Southern Pacific Fundtog Corporation, a CaMomia Corporadon Mortgagee, dated July 14. igga and recorded Auguat 5. ISM In Document No. 1018116, Bany County Record*. Michigan. Said mortgage wa* aubaequantty aaaignad through masns assignmsnts to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Trustee tor toe registered ho/dera of ACE Securities Corporation Homa Equity Loan Trost, Series 2004KS1, Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates on which mortgags toare to claimed to be due to toe date hereof toe sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Throe Hundred Mneteen Doffers and Eighteen Cents ($82319.18) inductag interest 1085% per annum. Under toe power of safe containod in said mort­ gage and the statute In such case made and provrijeti. novice 15 rweoy given mat saiu mongage wni be forectoeed by a aato of tho mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at pubfc venue, at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1D0PM. on Thursday, April 21,2005. Said pramtoes are situated in VBsgs of Dston, Bany County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lots 28 and » of Dolton Plat, according to toe recorded Plat thereof aa recorded in Lfoer 1 of Plats, Pago 29. excepting therefrom tos Southeastern^ Extension of Main Street as found recorded In Lfoer 1 of Plats, Pago 33, said Street also bsing part of J.R. Bush's Rret Addtoon to tos Vtoaos of Debor. Commonly known aa 144 Mopte, Doton Mt 49046 Tho redemption period shal be 6 months trom too dote of such sate, unfent determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 6008241a, in which case too - rectomption period shall bo 30 days from the rtefe tasnFi’ ■etoo ' ' • ’r oJ^^WiYU^OB JPMt^h&w. Bank, as Trustee for too registered holders of ACE Securities Corporation Home Equity Loen Trost. Sanaa 2004-HS1, Asset Backed Paso-Through CortMcates, Aosignoo of Mortgage Attorneys: Rotoetivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Btod. Suite 100 Rochester Htos, Ml 48307 (248)844-6123 Our Rfe No: 05-32202_______ Pub: 3/24 -4/14 and Budget Workshop Synopsis Notice Of Mortgage Foreclooure Sate THS RRM IS A DHT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY WFORMATOH WE OSTAM WBX K USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE IBLfTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte eate may bo MORTGAGE SALE - Default hoe boon made to too condfeons of a mortgage made by Matthew W. Powers and Kristina M. Powers, husband and w8s, orignei mortgagors), to Oak Street Mortgage LLC, Mortgagee, dated March 26,2004, and recorded cn May 5, 20CM in instrument 11M978, and sasfgniri by said Mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic noywuawon aysrems. nc. as assignee oy an aeeignmenL in Bany county records, Mfchigan, on which mortgage there to claimed to bo duo at too date hereof too sum of Ntoety-Ono Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Eight And 78H00 Dollars ($81,438.76). Including interest at 7.88% per annum. Under too power ot sate contatoed In said mort­ gage and too statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that eeid mortgage wti bo forectoeed by a sab of toe mortgaged premtooe, or come part of toom, ot puMc vendue, al toe Barry County Courthouse to Heatings at 1 DO PM, on April 14,2005. Said premtooe are eftieted in City of Hostings, Bany County. Mfchigan. and ata daacrtiad aa: Lol 1. Stock 18. EMam Mrtbon lo the City, tormarty VM«a. ol Hasting*, according to the recorded plat thereof In Uher Act Ptai*. Page 2 The redemption period *M ba 6 month* from *w dal* ol auch aale. unto*. daronntoed aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 800.3241a. In which caaa to* ladampdon period *ha> be X day* tram th* dale ol auch aato. Died: Manto 17,2005 For mor* totormatton, ptoeaa cat: FC H 248 8^3 .1300 Trod * Trad. P.C. Anomay* For Mortgag* Electronic Ragtotratcn Byatoma, me. 30400 Tbtograph no Sto 200 Bingham Fann*. Michigan 4802S-5822 Hto 8050842F01 wwww 4 Boerd members present. Approved previous minutes. Approved 2005 Salary Resolutions and Compensation tor other employees. Approved tor 2005-2006: Board meeting sched­ ule, Sexton Contract. Budget Amendments, Auditors, and sending proposed Budget to Budget hearing. Appointed Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals members, new computer far Assessor Dept and expenses to Voter Training. Adfoumed at 3.00 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough, Ctork Attested to by Patricia Afoert, Supervisor «www NQnCEQF FQRECLQSUHESALE STEPHEN L LANGELAND. P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE MQfilGAGE-SALE - Default has occurred in a Mortgage made by James E. Rae. a married man, to Metrocom Area Crecfil Union, nrit/a Post-Metro CredK Union dated July 17,1998, and recorded on August 10, 1998 in Document Number 1016316 Bany County Records. No proceedings have bean instituted to recover any part of the debt, secured by the mortgage or any part thereof and the amount now claimed to be due on toe debt Is $29,568.49. Ths Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of too property at public auction to tho highest bidder, fcr cash, on April 21, 2005 at 180 p.m., local time, at the East front door of the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, Mfchigan 49058. The property wR be sold to pay the amount then due on too Mortgage, together with interest at 6% percent, legal costs, attorney tees, and also any taxes or insurance or other advances and expenses duo under mortgage or permitted under Michigan law. The property is located in foe County of Bany, State o' ‘ifehigan. and to described as: A pjtrcel of land located in foe Southwest 1/4 ol foe Sxrtheast 1/4 of Section 18, Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Beginning at a point on foe 1/4 line of said Serton 18, which Has North 00 degrees. 25 Minutes West. 880.00 Foot from foe South 1/4 Post of said Section 18; thence North 00 Degrees 25 Minutes West. 469.80 feat to 3/B* x 2* Iron and Brick in foe center ef Hyland Road; thence South 89 Degrees 07 Minutes East, 148.00 foot; thence South 00 Degrees 25 minutes East, 467.60 foot; foonco Duo West 148.00 foot to foe beginning. Which has foe address of: 5480 Hyland Road, Betavue. Ml 49021. During foe six months immediately following foe safe foe property may bo redeemed, unless deter­ mined to be abandoned In accordance with MCLA 6003241(a), in which case foe redemption period shal be thirty (30) days from foe date of sate. Dated: 3/22AJ5 POST METRO CREDIT UNK>J By: Stephen L Langetand (P32583) * BUSINESS ADDRESS Stephen L Langetand, PC Stephen L. Langetand (P32583) Attorney al Law 350 East Mfchigan. Suite 130 Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 Notice Of Mortgage Foroctooure BMo THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATON WE O6T7UN W8JL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TMa aale nay ba ros4rindad by the toreptoeing mortgagee. H that event, your damegsa, V any, abaft be Until­ ed eotely to the return of the bid emount ten­ dered at aetatpiuaintoreeL MORTGAGE SALE - DofouS haa been made in foe conditions of a mortgage .made by MtahM E. GteneUtoMamaNrtedeaastiSBigiMteaMRgige^ahte ^aongag© tjecxron®c r,eg>sRranori oj^uiems, me., Mortgagee, dated May 23, 2003, and recorded on June 6,2002 in instrument 1081777, In Bany coun­ ty records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is dakned to be doe at the date hereof foe sum of One Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Four And 49/100 Dolars ($131304.49), inctodfog inter­ est at 8.5% per annum. Under foe power of safe contained in said mort­ gage and foe statute in such case made and pro­ vided, nodoti is hereby given fowl said mortgage wB be forectoeed by a safe ol foe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at foe Barry County Courthouse in Hasting* at 1 DO PM, on April 14. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Carton, Bany County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 393 feet of foe West 280 feet of foe East 430 foot of foe Southwest 1/4 of Section 34, Town 4 North, Range 8 West. Carlton Township, Barry County Mfchigan The redemption period shaft be 8 months from foe date of such safe, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case foe redemption period shal bo 30 days from the date of such safe. Dated: March 17, 2005 For more information, ptoeoa cal: FC H 246.593.1300 Troll A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc. ' 30400 Tofegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rfe F015715F02 omwo CITY OF HASTINGS, MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES 2005 PATCHING AND SEALCOATING . regmewt for bids The City of Hastings Department of Public Sendees request unit price bids tor its fiscal ymr 2005 street patching and seafooating program. Seated bids are due at tho Office of foe City Cterk/Treasure.-, 201 East State Strwt, Hastings, Ml 49058, no tater than 10D0 a.m. on Monday, April 18, 2005. Bids wM be opened and read aloud at foe above address at that time The City cf Hastings reserves tho right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities in tho bid submittals. Tho City of Hastings intends to award foe bid in a manner which is consistent with rts best interests, price and other factors considered. All bids shall be dearly marked on foe outside of foe submittal package: "SEALED BID 2006 SEALCOATING ANO PATCHNG." THS RRM IB A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATON OBTAMED WIX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default haa boon made in foe condition* of a mortgage made by Jamas A. Vanklevoren and mama u. vannaveren, nusoano ano wire, to Amoriquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated June 28, 2002 and recorded August 18. 2002 in Uber 6190 Pago 741 and re-recorded to correct foe county, on February 10,2005 in inetromant Number 1141300. Bany County Records. 8aidmorfete)ola now hold by Deutsche Bank National Trost Company, as Trustee of Ameriqueal Mortgage Socurittos, Inc., aaoet-Backad Pass Through Certificates. series 2003-X4, under foe peeing and servicing agreement dated as of November 1,2003 wtthout reoouree. by asdgnmorrt submitted to and recorded by foe Bany County Rogtoter of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage foe sum ol Mnoty-Hno Thousand Eight Hundred Sovanty-e^t and 87/100 Doftore ($99878.87) including Interest at foe rate of 8.75% par annum. Under foe power of safe containod in foe mort­ gage and foe statutes of foe State of Mfchigan, notice is hereby given foot foe mortgage wB bo forectoeed by a sale of foe mortgaged premises, or some part of foam, at pubic venue at foe Bany County Courthouse in Hastings In Bany County, Mfchigan al 1 DO pjTt on April 7.2006 The premtooe are lorated In foe Township ol Yankee Springs, Barry County Mfchigan, and aro described as: Tho redemption period shaft bo 6 monfoa from foe date of auch safe, untooe fos property fe deter­ mined abandoned In acccnfanco with MCLA §80082410. in which caaa foe redemption period shaft bo 30 days from foe date of foe aato. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The torectooing mortgagee can rescind foe aato In foe event a 3rd party buy* foe property and there i* a aimultenoous resolution arifo foe borrower. In foal event, your damages, V any, are ftmlted aotaly to foe return of foe bid amount tendered at safe. Dated: March 10,2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Ameriqueal Mortgage Securities. Inc., asoet-Backed Paea Through Certificates, sertee 2003-X4, under foe pooftng end servicing agreement dated as of November 1,2003 without recourse., As Aeaigrteo PjO. Boa* 6041 * Troy, Ml 48007-6041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 214.1788 THM RRM « A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMI TO COLLECT A DEBT. AMY MFOfMAYlOH WCOMTABtWBXMUSeDPORTHATPWtPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OmCB AT THE HUMBER BELOW IF YOU AM W ACTIVE MBJTARYOUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - DaMd ha* been made to tie oonMone of a mortgage mad* by Header A. Lambert a atogle woman, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Elearonic Regiantton Syatama. Inc. Mortgagee, dated Aprt 26. 2004. and recorded on May 3.2004 to toaeumani 11BB841. to Bwry coun­ ty record*. MtoNgan. on which mortgage there la claimed to be due at tie data hereof toe Bum of Ona Hundred Ona Thouaand Nto* Hundred NtoatyTwo And 2W1X Dotare (»1O1.O«2X). todudtog nereet at 4 87WL par annum. Itodar tie power of aala contatoed to aaid mort­ gage and t>* elaluie to auch caaa mad* and prortdad. note* I* hereby ghran tat aatd mortgage wit b* taacioead by a aata of tw mortgaged pramieee. nr aoma pan c< them, at put* vandua, at tw Bany County Coutoua* to Haattoga at 1 DO PM. on Aprt 21.2006. Said promt*** ar* Hanaao to Oty of H^iua. Bany County. Mlohigan. and ar* dawL toadaa: The Souti 1/2 of Loro 12(7 and 12S4, of tie Origtoal Plat of toa C*y, formally toaage. of Haattoga. Accordtog to tai reoorued piel tharaol. Barry County Record*. Th* redamption pr/fod aha.4 b* 6 monfo* from fo* date ot such r^a, unteas dutemtaed ta*rv doned in aoooTOrrce wfth MCL A 6003241a. In which case fo* redteaption parted shaft be 30 days from ti» date of cch aafe Datad: March 24,2005 For more intomwtion, ptoaae cal: FC X 248393.1302 Trott ATrott. P.C. _ ______ __ Attorneys For Mortpape Electronic R*gfebatiot> System*, Ina 30400 Tateflraph Rd Ste 200 Btogham Farms, Mfchigan 48025-6822 Rte 8061891F01 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean mads In ALWARD AND STEPHANE A. ALWARD. MAR­ RIED to PNC BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION. Mortgagee, dated November 29,2001, and rocord- 1071162 Bany County Reoorda, Mfchigan. anl "»* dred sixty and 12/100 Dotare ($151,380.12), 84G TO COLLECT A O0L ANY tiFORMATON WE OBTABiWLL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMMR BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE be torectoaad ta a sate ot to* or nKfofftterak ** soma r rTF” sLoubk iwoiaii April 28, 2005 Said pramfen are aftuated in TDWN8HF OF !RVKG, Barry County. Mfchigan and are described THE W 1/2 OF RVE ACRES R THE NW COR- foe condfeons of a mortgage made by Sarah Poiey, original mortgagor!*), to Mortgage * Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated 23, 2004, and recorded on Mvch 29, 2004 In Instrument 1124275, In Bany coonty record*. Mfchigan, on which mortgage foere to cfekned to bo duo al foe date hereof foe sum of Ninety-On* Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-On* And 87/100 Dotare ($91,831.87), inckxtag Mareat at 9.75% par annum. Under th* power of aato contained In said mort­ gage and foe statute in ouch case made and pro* vtoou, ncuce t* nereoy grven in*i mm mortgage wm be forectoeed by a safe of fo* mortgaged premises, or some ptot of foam, at pubic vendue, at foe Barry County Courthouse In Hastings aft IDO PM, on April 14.2006. Said premtoea are situated In Township of Prairevtae, Barry County. Michigan, and aro described as: Beginning al th* Soutiiwoel Comer of Lot 37 of foe recorded Rai of Spring Point Na 1, Section 8, Town 1 North, Rango 10 WooL Prterievfeo Township. Bany County, Mfchigan; Thanoe Soufo 64 Degrees, 00 Mtoutea West on foe Southerly Line of ABng Drive, 125.19 feet: Thanoe Soufo 2 Degrees 31 Mtoutea 10 Second* EaaL 332.72 Foot; Thane* W*ct 330.00 Feat; Thanoe Soufo 2 Degree* 31 Mtoute* 10 Second*, Eaat 21380 tote to fo* North Lino of Lakeway Drive; Thence East on foe North Uno of said road, 568.85 feet; Thonoo North 00 Degrees 02 Minute* 09 beconos cast on me w*ei wie or wooowara rtoao, rnu Feet; Thence Waal 106.71 leal to Rao* o< Beaming. Sutfecl to a NobEackiatya raaamert lor Ingraaa an Cgraaa ow fie Waal M.O Feat Oiaraot The redemption period aha* 0* ( month* tram th* dale of auch aala, untaa* determined aban­ doned m aooordano* wbh MCLA (003241a. ki which caaa *■ radempdon period aba( ba X day* tram lha data of auch aala. Deled: Man* 17,2006 For more Information, ptaaaa cafh FC X 248X3.1302 Trait 8 Troll. P C _ Attorney* For Mortgage Electronic Regiatrabon Syatama, Inc. 30400 Teiagraph Rd St* 200 Bingham Farm*. Michigan 48025-5822 File 8051432F01 TION 10. TOWN 4 N, RANGE 9 W. IRVING TWP., BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. BEING 330 FEET N AND 8 BY 680 FEET E AND W. The redemption period shaft be 12 monfo* from Dated: March 31,2006 AFjonwy for; Assign** of Mortgage* 401 South OidWoodwted Avenue Suite 300 Bfrmbymm, Ml 48OOB«16 For lntonn*tion pfeasa cal: (248)540-7701 �Page IS - Thursday. March 31. 2005 - Tha Hastings Banner Honor Roll: Hastings Middle School Third marking period, ending March 11 Sixth grade High Honors: 3.5 to 4.0 grade point average — •Anna Banister. Brian Baum, 'Jared Bosma. 'Kevin Bosma. Thylor Carpenter.'Alima Case. Ethan Clark. •Myrira Clements. Shelby Deming, Anna Densberger, Kelsey Devroy. Tyler Dewitt. Jessi Doxtader, 'Desirae Dunklee, Gabraelle Eaton. Rebecca Elkins, Rebecca Fish. Patricia Gather. Omar Gomez, Joshua Gray. Veronica Hayden. *Grant Heide, Jeremy Heinrich, 'Megan Herbstreith. Hannah Hodges, Devan House. 'Micah Huver, Nathan Kam. Donna Kees, Dylan Kelmer, 'Eric Kendall. 'Jessica Kloosterman, Stephen Krammin. Karma Lamse, Montana Leep, Casey Martin. Kevin Maurer, Nathaniel McComb, Brandon McCqnnon, Ryan McPhail, Tattoo Miller. Krista Miller, Paige Ouding, 'Sydney Pierce, Alexandria Pierce. Kayla Pohl, Jessica Quillen. 'Samantha Roofstra. •Christopher Rugg. Rogelio Salazar, Tauten Schils, 'Katie Secord 'Amanda Shaw, Thylor Simpacn. Mitchell Singleterry, William Sprague. 'Morgan Stowe, 'Natalie VsnDenack, Meghan VsnZyl, 'Kayla Vogel, Aimee Wiker an ' Hailey Zalewski. Honors: 11 to 3.49 — Ariks Austin, Ashley Austin. Torn Barry, Tvler Bridgman, Mitchell Brisboe, Larry Comp, Cody Davis. Joshua Endsley. Chelsea Falconer. Thylor Gabel, Bradley Gagnon. Brittaney Gray, Emily Halford, Zackary Hammood, Emily Hart, William Hildreth. Katie Kaufman, Justin Keeler, Stefan Kienzte, Ashlie Kinney. Brandon Lafrance. Connor I num, Matthew Mansfield. Steven Maurer, Ryan McNally, Jennifer Minnich, Brittany Morgan. Matthew Mueller. Kevin Osterink, Nicholas Peterson, Alex Randall, Beau Reeser. Cody Redman, Jacob Rogers, Aaron Ruder, Samantha Sams, Karistyn Sheldon, Amber Slagel. Paul Stutzman. Jordan Swinkunas, Cody Timm, Austin Trudgeon, Conrad VanderMel, Alicia Wheeler and Denise Woodbury. Honorable Mention: 3.0 to 3.09 — Alexander Auer, Justin Daniels, Dakota Elzinga, Sarah Ganger. Tara Harding, Savanna I emon, Devin McKee, Christopher Mennell. Nathaniel Rhoades, Andrew Rodd. John Shakespeare, Will Simmons, John Stanton. Robert Thylor. Alexa Tyson, Court Vandermade and Hailey Walsh. Senath grade High Honors — Bailey. Blake Baird. 'Jessica Barres, Hayley Bishop. Brooke Blair, •Zachary Bolthouse, Holly Borner, Clinton Brin, Amanda Buehler, 'Morgan Burger. Chelsea Burke, ' Alicia Bush, 'Chris Campbell, Katelyn Campbell. Benjamin Cappoo, Matthew Cathcart, 'Kelly n.istmifn Gretchen Christenseu, 'Chase Coughlin, Jessica Czinder, 'Troy Dailey. 'Alexis Dakin, 'Allison Danis, Garret Darting. Amy Dean, Joshua Gardner, 'Patrick Garrett, 'Jonathon Gicseter, Dustin Glaser, 'Brandy Gorodenski, 'Katelyn Graybill, Kyle Griffith. 'Paul Guenther. Brittany Hanner. Logan nays. jason ncinncn, n.cisi ncmngion, Dniiany Hickey. 'Luke Howell, Jessica Howell, Kayla Huver. Zachary Jarman, Kaylor Kidder. 'Ashley Knight, Jessica Lee. Chelsea Leonard, 'Dena Leix, 'Kyle Letot, 'Pattrick Loew, Megan Lowe, Cassi Lydy, 'Helen Macqueen. 'Heather McCoy, Riley McLean. Patrick Mead. 'Ksrissa Milteson. 'Casmir Mix, 'Andrew Moore, 'John Nichols, Seth Parker. 'Zackary Passmore, Ryan Pennington. 'Eric Peaengill. 'Emily Phillips, 'Katherine Ponseoo. 'Krystal Pratt. Paige Pumfcrd, Ashley Purdun, Tyler Ray, Darin Rugg, Bethany Sams. Hannah Shumway. Nicholas Shuster. Abigail Siska. Angelica Smith. 'Amanda Stenzelbarton. Jacob Stockham. Gabriel Sutherland. Giant Thomas, 'Wendy Todd. Amelia Travis. 'Alexa von der Hoff. 'Nicholas Wallace, Courtney Ward. 'Marshall Warren. 'Samantha Watson. Alexandra Wendorf. 'Samantha White, 'Jsrry Willavize. 'Lindsey Williams. Matthew Wolfe and'Abigail Worm. Honors — Christina Anderson, Dylan Downs, Sara Franklin, Seth Haynes, Ashley Higgins, Nicholas Kovacevich. Phillip Lipp. Paul Lloyd. Jacob Mesecar. James Moray. Tyler Nelson. Michael Purchase. Samantha Purdum. Kali Romaine, Ryan Service, George Shannon. Kathleen Thomas. Courtney Thomason. Item Townsend, Matthew Vincent, Colby Wilcox. Holly Wilkins and Shelby Zalewski. Honorable Mention — Jonathan Aki, Lauren Anderton, Brandon Bower, Nicholas Burgett, Nathan Convene, Nathan Ford. Adrian Galaviz. Britney Goodenough, Timothy Hanlon, Victoria Letter, Daniel Mikolsjczyk, Savannah Miller, Jerred Rambin, Magnolia Ranero and Zachary Rankin. Eighth grade High Honors — Kaytec Alexander. 'Kecy Anderson. 'Keith Anderson, Tiv» Apsey, 'Sara Archambeau, Derek Birman. Andrew Bolton, •Charity Bouchard, Sarah Srandt, 'Barbara Buehler. •Carmen Burlingame, Bryan Campbell, Robert Cathcart, 'Brittany Cte*r. Rachel Clevenger. Josey Curcio. 'Kendal Doling. Alexandria deGoa, Kayla DesVoignes, 'I eanne Dixges, Aaron Dipp, 'Katherine Dobbin, Emily Doherty. Allison Eaton. Katy Fluke, 'Nicole Frantz, Amber Greer, Thylor Hammond, 'Bradley Hayden. Danielle Hobbs, 'Marie Hoffman, 'Kacy Hooten. Alisha Howell. Tunothy Huisman, 'Bianca Iberle. Sarah Kidder, Carson King. 'Chelsea LaJoye, Courtney Larsen. Brenna Leedy. Timothy Lewis. Matthew Lewis, •Jutin McComb, Rachael McFarland, 'Dylan McKay, 'Kazzi Mikolajczyk, 'Morgan Miller. Adam Miller, Michelle Mills, Emily Moore. 'Tas Nsgtat, Melissa Pennington. 'Sarah Phillips, Megan Hvwer, Holly Ray. Steven Satie, 'Kathryn Sanders, 'Dane Schils, Preston Schwartz, Kaitlyn Sender, Kyhigh Sheldon. Amber Shepler, 'Adam SkedgeQ. 'Molly Smith. 'Ambrie Storey, Lee Swartz, 'Alyssa Thornton. Shay Waeghe, 'Shelby Winans, Anasiacia Wolcott, 'Aaron Wright. Rachael Zalewski sod Amy Zwiemikowski. Honors — Maegan Adams, Sheree Abrew. Ethan Angus, Dustin Bateson. Ashley Beaton, Jyssica oiantz, ennstopner case, Marcus i.iWK, iMicnotas Eaton, Shanna Eckley. Chris Floyd. Hearhei Foose, Jennifer Fuller, L’Oreal Gironde. Adam Hedges, Chelate Hughes, Megan Hunt, Vincent Hynes, Sherry Jager, Kaitlynn Kensington, Alexis Mennell Matthew Cooley, Shayne Cooper-Olin. Megan Delcotto, Emily EUwood, Thylor Gould, Margaret Halford. Jessica Kaczmarczyk. Tyler Kalmink, Tiffany Miller, Jennifer Phillips, Bethany Roderick, Kara Sours, Tunothy Stanton, Tiffany Tuaos. Brittany VanSyckte and Stepkanie Wymer. • - Indicates a 4.0 GPA, or all-As. COURT NEW • Thomas Parana, 23. of Battle Creek, was sen- The last three months of her jail sentence will be fenced last Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court suspended upon placement in a residential treatment under a one year delayed sentence agreement to 10 facility. days in jail and $95 in court coots for one count of improper possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle. • Brian Coon. 23 of Hastings, was sentenced to a This charge stems from an incident in November minimum of six months to a maximum of 60 Trim in Woodland This miwfenwanor charge h»« » months in prison and $370 in costs and fines for one maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and/or $100 in count of a convicted felon carrying a concealed fines. weapon. This charge stems from his arrest in Hastings in • Rebecca Randall, 24. of Hastings, was sen­ November and consecutive to any parole violation tenced under a one year delayed sentence agreement sentence be may receive. This charge is a felony to lOdays in jail with credit for one day served and with a maximum penalty of five years in prison $95 in court costs for one count of larceny in a and/or $2,500 building of items with a value of $100 to $1X100. Hastings Kmart only SALE THURSDAY, 4/7 and FRIDAY & SATURDAY, 4/8 & 4/9 I tE 802 w. State St., The balance of the jail sentence will be suspend­ • Ryan Courtney, 24, of Plainwell, was sentenced ed upon payment of the court costs. This misde­ to two years on probation, 90 days in jail with cred­ meanor charge has a maximum penalty of one year it for 39 days served, and costs and fines totaling in jail and/or $2,000 in fines or three times the value $905 for two charges against him from January in of the items stolen. • This charge is from December of 2003 in Hope Township. Prairieville Township He was charged with one count of fleeing/eluding a police officer, fourth degree, a felony with a max­ imum penalty of two years in jail and/or $2,000 and • Kenneth Knight, 22, of Delton, was sentenced to one count of operating a motor vehicle with a sus- an additional year on probation and four months in pended/revoked drivers license second offense, a jail with credit for 61 days served for five counts of misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of one year probation violation. in jail and/or $1,000 in fines. The charges include one count each of violating the sex offender registration act by failing to change • Dominick Ritchie. 35, of Woodland, was sen­ his address, failing to verify his address with law tenced to 90 days in jail with credit for two days enforcement, untruthful reporting to the probation served and $620 in fines and costs for one count of office, failing to notify the probation office with a attempted uttering and publishing (a chatjn associ­ change ot address, and changing his residence with­ out prior permission cf the probation office. ated with writing forged, stolen, or bud checks). The • Stacy Heuss, 31 of Hastings, was sentenced to felony with a maximum penalty of five yean in balance of his jail sentence will be suspended upon payment of court costs and fines. This charge is a 36 months on probation, had her driver’s license prison. suspended for six months, nine months in jail with credit for three days served, cognitive behavioral • Eric Hapeman. 18, of Mulliken, was -entenced therapy, substance abuse counseling and Alcoholics to three years probation. 90 days in jail with credit Anonymous meetings white in jail, and $980 in for ore day served, restitution of $3,735.85 and fines and costs for two counts of probation viola­ court costs and fines of $730 for one count of tion. She is charged with one count of committing lar­ unlawful driving away of a motor vehicle. ceny in a building and one count of possession of and has a maximum penalty of five years in prison. This felony charge is from February in Hastings the controlled substance Vicoden. Her original charges in May 2004 were of larceny in a building • Keith Hill, 43. of Hastings, was sentenced to and possession of the controlled substance mor­ five yean on probation, had his driver's license sus- phine. Sm COURT NEWS, next paga �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, starch 31. 2005 - Page 19 POLTCEBEAT * Eleven charges filed against ‘■I'll lie in meth bust NASHVILLE — Eleven charges each have been filed against Thomas Waldren, 37, and his wife Cynthia Waldron, 41, in con­ nection with methamphetdimine and lab components found in their car and apartment March 23. The counts include two charges each of operating/maintaining a meihamphetimine laboratory, two counts each of operating/tnaintaining a methamphetimine laboratory near specific places, one count each of possession of methamphetimine, one count each of possession of burglary tools, one count each of unauthorized tampering with an anhydrous ammonia tank, and several counts each of possession of a firearm. I u!mih>(n< $110 AMISH LOG BED w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 3,OOOLB. CHERRY PICKER: $180; heavy’ duty engine stand, $50; 7x16 car trailer, $575. (517)852-1778__________ 7 DAYS, 6 nights, Disney area vacation, paid $600 must sell $199. Call (616)316­ 0386. 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought, never used). Still on roll. New $800 - sell $295. (517)204-0600 AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, $500 obo. (269)9484)502 BED: a brand new Queen pillowtop mattress set. Brand new, in plastic, war­ ranty, $115. Can deliver 616­ 318-6998. BED: King pillowtop, new, in original package, warran­ ty. Can deliver, $199. 616­ 318-6998 Missing woman with Alzheimer’s found safe HOPE TOWNSHIP — A 73-year-dd woman with Alzheimer's was reported missing around 11 am. March 28. Troopers John Hofmeister, Mike Behrendt, and Bryan Puller from the Michigan State Police Hastings Post responded to the home on South M­ 43 Highway within a few minutes of the call. Wayland post Trooper Lane Booms and his K-9 Lex found the woman approxi­ mately a half mile from the home in a wooded area. The woman was uninjured and assisted back to the residence. The MSP aviation and additional K-9 units were called to assist, but were not needed. String of burglary cases may have been solved BARRY COUNTY — An arrest has been made in five breaking and entering cases from mid-December to February that were being investigated by several police agencies, including Hastings Police Department, Nashville Police Department and Bany County Sheriff. The businesses victimized include Tom's Market, Good Time Pizza, Fuller Street School, Little’s Country Store and Cappon's Gas Station. The three suspects have been connected with breaking and entering up to 18 other businesses in Eaton, Allegan, Clinton, and Ionia Counties. Detective Jay Olejniczak of the Barry County Sheriff Department has confirmed that a John Coe was arrested and arraigned in connection with the break-ins at Fuller Street School and Cappon’s gas station. There are also arrest warrants pending fix- two other suspects involved with the break-ins. but those men are currently being held in other counties. The three men are accused of stealing cash, electronics and cigarettes, among other items at the business­ es. .* No one injured after 2 pickup trucks red over THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - Barry County Sheriff's Deputy Rochelle Spencer responded to a two-vehicle rollover area­ dem Friday, March 23, at the corner of Adams and Bender roads. The driven of the two pickup trucks involved were not injured, but the accident had demolished the telephone boxes near the comer. There were no reported telephone outages from the accident Snowmobiler rescued from Thornapple Lake HASTINGS TOWNSHIP — A man who had been riding a snowmobile and went through the ice on Thomapple Lake was reported to Central Dispatch 911 Friday, March 25. The Nashville and Freeport Ice Rescue crews were called to the scene and rescued the mar approximately 20 to 40 feet out from the shore line. The man was not seriously injured, but was taken to a waiting ambulance for transport to Pennock Hospital for evaluation for hypothermia. Stolen van towed after lengthy parking stay HASTINGS — Officers responded Saturday. March 26 to the 500 block of West Colfax after neighbors noticed a suspicious vehicle parked in the area for several days. Hastings City Police Sergeant Dennis Lajcak responded and found that the gray 2000 Dodge Caravan had been reported stolen by the Barry County Sheriff's Department from the Algonquin Lake area. The Caravan was towed to the Sheriff Department's garage for processing. BED: Memory foam mat­ tress set Brand new vt/war­ ranty, must sell, $400. Call 616-281-5575. Can deliver. BEDROOM SET: Head­ board, rails, dresser and nightstand. All brand new, never used, sacrifice, $350. Can deliver, 616-281-5575. BEDROOM SET: New 6pc. set with sleigh bed! Must sell, $650. Can deliver, 616­ 281-5575. CAR STEREO: 2 Sony Xplod Amps - (1) 3yrs. old, 1000 watts, 1/2 channel, class D power; works great has scratch on front, $175 obo; other is 2yrs. old, 2200 watts, 1/2 channel, class D power, docs not work, retail $1,300 make offer. (2) ir JVC Warren G competition subs, 1000 watts in a box, work great, $450 obo. I. JVC CD/MP3 player, 2yrs. old, Mosfet 200 watts, 7 band IEQ, CD changer control, front MP3-input, subwoofer control, DVD/VCP control, detachable face, remote, re­ tail $700 - sell for $500 obo. Will sell all for $975. Consid­ er trade for 2000 or newer Honda XR/CRF 50 dirt bike. 1 Pioneer CD player, 3yre. old, works good, $75. (269)948-2081 call between 5­ 8pm & ask for Dan. SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set, $175. (517)719-8062 HASTINGS 4 OUR HOUSE ADULT FOS­ TER CARE has an opening for the elderly. Call (269)948­ 9433. LAKE HOUSE: 2 bedroom, large vard. $600, (269)945­ 8814 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy„ Hastings. At the front counter. 1992 SHULTZ 16X70: 2 bed­ rooms, 1 large bathroom with washer/dryer area, large kitchen & living rooms with bay windows. Seller very eager to sell $14,900; (But all offers will be consid­ ered). (517)852-9001, ask for Brian. “S™ Tendercare and Pennock Hospital for the wonderful care given to our mother, Alice McMillen. Thank you to Pastor Jonathon Reid of Zion Lutheran Church of Woodland for comforting words of kindness at the time of our loss, also thanks to the ladies of Zion for tl wonderful luncheon. We appreciated all the flowers, cards and donations in memory of our mother. Family of Alice McMillen THROUGH THE BENEFIT THAT CULPRIT SPONSORED they raised enough money to pay for Mark's headstone. Special thanks to Mildred Sloan, the J>hirk family for their ef.orts as well as the McCracken family for the luncheon. Bob & Bev Lumbert for donating the burial plot, Mr. Davis for his contributions and to all who have contributedtqthis causeTo fiEpeSonwhd has Mark's JVC recorder­ please step up! (616)765-3043 APPLEBEE'S IS NOW ac­ cepting applications for kitchen positions and serv­ ers. Apply in person Mon­ day-Friday from 2pm-5pm at 638 W. State St. No phone calls please. EOE. POSITION OPEN: Part­ time, 10 hours per week, Hastings Public Library. Shelve books and more, open mail, assist library pa­ trons, maintain files, empty book drop, assisting staff. Evenings and Saturdays, schedule to be determined. $5.15/hn No benefits. Apply by April 9, Hastings Public Library, 121 S. Church Street, Hastings. '01 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT Laramie, 4x4, quad cab, loaded, 41k miles Dark green with tan leather interi­ or. Excellent condition $15,000 (269)948-2488. 1998 TAHOE LT: Black with grey leather. 4 door, 4wd., loaded. 141,000 miles, wife's vehicle, $8,600 OBO. Call (269)°48-8520 or (269)838­ 7333. 21)01 CADILLAC SLS: silver exterior, gray leather interi­ or, power windows, power lodes, heated seats (front 4c back), CD/tape player, Bose stereo system, Onstar sys­ tem. Excellent condition in­ side 4c out, regular mainte­ nance. Only 56,000 miles. You don't want to miss this rare deal. Asking $18,750 obo. Call (269)9480502. $100 PILLOWTOP QUEEN mattress ^*t (in plastic). Brand riew, never used! King, $15G. (51/7719-8062 $250 WOOD RXJR POST BED (new) with king pillow­ top mattress set. Cos? $1,000. (517)204-0600 LOST DOG: female Sheltie, brown white, pink collar with tags, red collar with black box, lost in woods in Shelbyville/Gun lake area. Last seen on Lindsey Road. Please call with any informa­ tion or sittings. Reward of­ fered! (616)724-9929 BASEMENTS DUG FOR all your excavating work. Call Casey's, leave me a message at 721-8521. DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. SPRING CLEAN-UP: interi- (269)948-3784. _________ /'< FREE TO A GOOD HOME: the happiest 2 year old Hus­ ky mix you will ever meet. Neutered, house broken 4c well trained. Call (269)795­ 2787 after 6pm. 4 BEDROOM, 1 bath. 20x60 garage. Main St., Nashville, across from car wash, $93,900. (517)852-1778 GARBAGE INVERMICOMPOST OUT! Small farm sized worm compost system, http: / / www.vermi<mester.com WORM MANURE COM­ POST and liquid plant fooa. This Spring at the Hastings Fanners Market, http: / / www.vennkhesterx om Motor vehicle parts reported stolen from porch HASTINGS -Officer! are investigating the larceny of several motor vehicle parts from the porch area of a residence in the 400 block of East Walnut Street. The victim indicated he had purchased the parts, which consisted of radiator fans, a race radiator, and mini-tork starters March 20, and found that someone had taken them on March 22. The parts were valued at approximately $500. Anyone with information on this reported theft is asked to call the Hastings Police at 945-5744. FOR SALE BY OWNER COURT NEWS, continued from previous page pended for one year, five months in jail with ci edit for one substance abuse counseling, mental health assessment and day served, and $4,480 in court costs and fines for three $1,040 in court costs and fines. charges against him from May of 2004. The charges include one count of delivery.manufacture of trolled substance methamphetimine with a maximum penal­ the controlled substance marijuana a felony with the maxi­ ty of 10 years in prison and/or $15,000 in fines, and one mum penalty of four years in prison and/or $20,000 in fines, felony count of operating/maintaining a metnamphetimine She was charged with two counts, possession of the con­ one count of possession of less than 25 grains of the con­ laboratory with a maximum penalty of 10 years and/or Cty of Hastings. 1012 N. Fems Street. The vaulted ceiling trolled substance cocaine, a felony with a maximum penalty $100,000 in fines. and unique interior make this 1,920-square-foot Cape Cod a of four years in prison and/or $25,000 in fines, and one count of maintaining a drug house, a misdemeanor with a maxi­ mum penalty of two years in jail and/or $25,000 in fines. The charges stem from an incident that occured in muet see. This 3 bedroom home includes 26 baths, high effi­ Hastings in January. The balance of her jail sentence will be suspended upon ciency natural gas heat, central air. whole house fan, finished basement, main floor laundry, main floor office. 2 gas log fire­ completion of the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission residential places, large maple kitchen, mature troos, private fenced yard. 2 outuikfings. deck, elevated play center, and a 2-etal months probation, 30 days in jail with credit for five days treatment program. These charges have a habitual offender notice attached to served, admission to the adult drug court program, wearing them, which increases the maximum penalty to one and one- information or to schedule an appointment. 269-945-2859 or of a wrist monitor, and $2,180 in court costs and fines for half times the maximum penalty. 269-838-1215. For more intonnation or to schedule an • Linda Germain, 46, of Middleville, was sentenced to 36 one count of operating a motor vehicle while under the influ­ ence of liquor, third offense. appointment, call 269-945-2859 or 269638-1215. • Robert Bosom, 24, of Lansing, was sentenced to a mini­ This felony charge is from January in Thomapple mum of 24 months to a maximum of 180 months in prison, Township and has a maximum penalty of $500 to $5,000 in $6,000 in restitution that is joint with four other co-defen- fines and either one to five years in prison or probation with dants. and court costs and fines of $680. 30 days to one year in jail. The charges include one count of receiving and/or con­ cealing a stolen firearm, a felony with a maximum penalty of • Darcie Elliston, 33, of Nashville, was sentenced to three 10 years in prison and/or $5,000 in fines and one count of years on probation, her driver’s license suspended for six home invasion second degree, a felony with a maximum months, one year in jail with credit for 70 days served, penalty of 15 years in prison and/or $3,000 in fines. $20,000 in restitution joint and several with a co-defendant. insulated finished garage. Priced at $165,000. Call lor more The offenses were committed in Woodland last January. �Page 20 - Thursday. March 31. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Coldwater River E. coli woes discussed in Freeport meeting by Patricia Johns harmful organisms. Staff Writer A discussion about the problems of E. coli bacteria in the Coldwater River and Bear (Tyler) Creek watersheds drew about 30 peo­ ple last Wednesday evening (March 23) in Freeport. E. coli and other organisms can cause severe illness. This includes bacterial infec­ point sources that are difficult to identify. Alexander told the group that agricultural tions such as cholera and salmonellosis. The sources such as cattle standing in streams are a highly likely cause of the pollution. viral infections of hepatitis, and gastroenteri­ tis are also caused by E. coli. week from May through September of 2004. E. coli also can cause protozoa infections There were seven stations on the Coldwater Samples were taken in 19 locations each Christine Alexander, aquatic biologist for such as cryptosperidiosis and giardiasis. Once River, with the surface water assessment section of the any of these pathogens are in a stream or lake, Messer Brook. Duck. Bear (Tyler) and Pratt water bureau at the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, discussed the area of they can infect humans through ingestion, Lake creeks. skin contact or contaminated fish. the watershed in Kent, Ionia and Barry coun­ Almost all the sampling stations tested last Alexander discussed that future monitoring will take place as part of the five-year rotating ties and the problems of point and non-point pollution. year during the May 1 -Oct. 31 recreation sea­ son showed higher levels of E. coli. The stan­ basin monitoring. She said she also noted that wastewater E. coli is a subset of fecal coliforms whose dard is 130 E. coli per 100 ml. 12 stations spread between. treatment plants in Bowne Township and the presence indicates fecal contamination. It is The main problem in the Coldwater and Lakewood area arc in compliance with their an indicator organism used to predict other Bear (Tyler) Creek areas comes from non­ permit. Concentrated animal feeding opera­ tions at the Freeport Dairy and Van Elst Brothers farms are required to create plans to protect water quality, and minimize impact to environment and public health from animal feeding operations. Janice Tompkins then discussed the Lower Grand River implementation E. coli grant project. In cooperation with the Coldwater River Watershed council, it is a project which will work with up to six farmers on the area. The council has pledged to “put their money where their mouth is” to help the grant money go as far as possible. Tompkins told the audi­ Coldwater River watershed ence in Freeport that they will be employing aerial photography and databases and limited monitoring. The other goal is to increase pub­ lic education about the quality of surface water. Tompkins said she believes sustainable agriculture and environmental quality are possible if everyone works together. “I would like to see this watershed be a Guns and pot seized in Baltimore Twp. model of what is possible." she told the audi­ ence of fanners, officials and environmental­ After Barry County Sheriff's deputies arrested a woman for possession of marijua­ ists. na. she told deputies last Thursday whom she had purchased it from. Her information The draft document is open for public com­ led to issuance of a search warrant at a home on Lawrence Road in Baltimore ment until April 23. It can be accessed at Township, resulting in the seizure of about one pound of marijuana, approximately 40 www.michigan.gov/deq. guns and between four and five thousand dollars in cash. Emery Fox, 52, his son respond to comments on the draft before sub­ William Fox, 23, and Jason Allwardt, 25, were arrested and charged with possession mitting it to the Environmental Protection of marijuana and delivery and/or manufacture of marijuana. Agency for approval. The DEQ will BRACKET BUSTER SPECIALS! Head-on crash injures 4 people Michigan State Police Trooper Dale Lynema was called to this accident at about 5 p.m. Wednesday. According to Trooper Phil Vannette, a red 2005 Pontiac 2005 CMC ■nvoy 4x4 St » 6040 12000 miles per year 36 month lease St 0 7004 12000 mses per year 48 month lease *soa *294 2005 Pontiac vibe 2005 CMC St * 6037 12500 mies per year 36 month leas© St 4 7016 12500 m*es per year 24 month lease •257* Buick Regal was traveling south on M-37 when it crossed the center line and hit lhe green Dodge Caravan head-on. The young driver and his mother, who was the passenger of the Caravan, were air-lifted te Spectrum East Hospital In Grand Rapids while the female driver and young cnild who was in the back seat of the Buick were taken by ambu­ lance to Spectrum. The cause of the accident is still under investigation. (Photo by Heather A. Reed) *291* 'PLUS TAX, TITLE, LICENSE. SIGN ft DRIVE W/GM8 EUGtBHJTY. To members of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. Hastings, Michigan: Final Week of March Madness! Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company will be held at the Home Office. 404 East Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings. Michigan, on Wednesday. April 13. 2005. beginning at 3:00 a m. ONE LUCKY PURCHASER DURING THE MONTH OF MARCH IS GOING TO WIN THIS BIG SCREEN TV AND A SHOT TO WIN $10,000! LARGE QUALITY INVENTORY OF NEW & PRE-OWNED VEHICLES! Model R5CW46 50' Zenith High Definition AD Monitor 16-9 Picture Ratio Pic ture-in-Ptc tore Give® Motif Best snot! Michigan W. 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FRIDAY, APRIL 1st AT THE HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL GYM STDreisbach gmc // ILu A great place to meet Friends F Top Dollar * x. f°r Trade-ins MSU 3 .S.f^E/CROUNDS 269-945-7730 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-04-07.pdf df7862a1994017269be48ac577dece2c PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRAfiT 121S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml TK5S-IBJ Child screenings a thing of die past? now John Paul II Sport Preview See Letter on Page 4 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 10 - 11 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings ANNER Thursday. April 7, 2005 VOLUME 152, No. 14 PRICE 50c Gas price hikes worsen plight of county’s poor utility assistance have been cut dramatically. by Marcie Westover Low-income families and individuals have Staff Writer The recent huge leap in gas prices has had a negative impact on motorists' pocketbooks, City Bank will have a free and Those who have been affected mostly Bonnie Hogoboom. director of the Volunteer Center for the Barr) County United at the Hearings breach. ISO W. Court St Attendees will learn how to purchase a new home with a minimrtm down pay* “It’s not been a fun winter." Honell said. ing the pain even more. said from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Tuesday, April 19. ■ meal, the role of the title company, how to the benefits of pro-qualification. Hartings City Bank loan officer* will present inforMtiuo eboot mortgage products available to the flat time home buyer. Mark Hewitt, aaaodate broker GR1. Miller Real Estate, will provide informa­ tion about advantage* in working with an experienced realtor aad explain what to expect when reviewing home purchase documents. Phyllis Cornell, agency man­ ager. Michigan Bankers TWe of West Michigan, will be present to explain the Many individuals who have sought help in paying for their utilities, however, have been ment or foreclosures on homes. asked if they themselves can help a little because of increased demand on the agency. per gallon mark last month and not only have CAASCM statistics for utility assistance in they remained high since, but Monday after­ 2004. from April through December, show noon they suddenly reached their highest ever there were 60 families helped. Horrell said level in the county at more than $2.40. A since January of this year the CAA has helped development like this hits the poor and people 69 families. living paycheck to paycheck harder because The increase in the cost of gas has hit many they so often depend on transportation and families very hard, while at the same time the because of costs to heat their homes. agency is taking in less and less funds to help. Hogoboom said many people arc in cir­ Horrell said they are working to make the cumstances of need they have never been in funds stretch further and further. As of now before. She said individuals or families who the agency is out of money to help with peo­ arc suddenly in need often do not know where ples’ utility bills. The about tax advantage* to home ownership individuals and senior citizens still feeling the strain. been up because of issues such as unemploy­ to tum for help. role of the tide company. Information come from families, but there also are many Way. who said requests in many areas have Gasoline prices locally went above the $2 benefit from working with a realtor and in addition to the hike in gas prices. but many area low income families are feel­ “There’s been ? huge increase (in need)" public first tune hone buyers' seminar had to face many other increases in expenses, Barry Horrell said in this area they arc “stripped County United Way. the clean " will be prepared by Chris Fluke of Community Action Agency of South Central She said the families she sees coming in Walker. Ftake & Sheldon. PLC. Michigan. Love Inc. and the Barry County seek assistance after loss of a job or working Department of Human Services arc some of in a new job that pays less with fewer or no will the places people in Barry County can con­ health benefits. receive a oertificate for S2S0 off process- tact. Tire Community Action Agency of South receive materials. fees mg of a Alt attendees bome mortgage with Central Michigan is “dedicated to promoting Hastings City Bask. To reserve attendance, call Nancy Goodin al 269-948-5579. Three moire blood drives set in April The Barry County chapter > - f Furthermore, when gas prices go up. the Miss Delton 2005 selected cost of everything else tends to increase as well, causing many families to continue to economic and social opportunities that help struggle just to make ends meet. All residents people achieve greater independence, dignity are affected, but especially those already and self-sufficiency.” struggling financially. Sheila Horrell. a community resource man­ “When an increase (in gas) goes up like ager at the CAASCM. said that it has been a that, how do they expect people to survive?" really hard winter on some residents, and See POOR, page 5 equally hard on the agency, as their funds for Karianne Kozan was selected as Miss Delton 2005 at the pageant last Thursday night at the Delton Kellogg High School auditorium. Kozan. a junior at high school, is the daughter of Randy and Sandy Kozan. Miss Delton and her Court will conduct one year of community service activities and reign over Delton Founders Weekend Aug. 12-13. Longtime businessman Jim Coleman dies of the American Red Cross is planning three by Elaine Gilbert more blood drives during the first half of Assistant Editor Council from 1959 to 1965 and was a former leader and retired Hastings member of the Pennock Hospital Board of businessman James E. Coleman has died at Directors, the Hastings City Bank Board. the age of 76. Barry County United Way Board and the Before Coleman retired more than a dozen Barrj Count) Y MCA Board as well as state years ago as head of the Coleman Insurance and national YMCA Councils. Agency, he became active with church mis­ April, two in Hastings and in one Community Nashville. The blood banks will be held: ' * Monday, April 11, from 1 to 6:45 p.m. After a successful, courageous battle with at Grace Lutheran Church, 239 East cancer, his death Monday North St, Hastings. • Wednesday, April 13, from noon to SAS pm. at the Fira Baptist Church. 309 East Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. ■ Tbutsday. April 14. from 1 to 6:45 pm. at Mulberry Fore Golf Course, 275 ties sponsored by Red Cross chapters state-wide. Blood donors must be at least 17 yean old, weigh at least 110 pounds, e in good general health. The grow* of giving blood takes about an . good guy." He was also a member of the Elks, Moose and Mason’s lodges. sion projects to the U.P. with church youth School, which opened in 1971. In addition, he “He really enjoyed being with young peo­ Church in Hastings w’.icre Coleman had been was a former Jaycee and member of the ple. and the kids seemed to enjoy him." she a trustee, elder, deacon and choir member. Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Board said. and to Mexico, his wife; Carolyn said. and Hastings Rotary, serving as its president “His (insurance) business was a side line" from 1962-63. Coleman was active for many and that business gave him the opportunity to years as a Boy Scout leader and also led an delve into community service. Carolyn said. Explorer Unit and was involved in the Luke “He was an encouraging person" and that He was multi-faceted in his contributions Society. He served two terms as president and quality was an asset in his public service. to his church, community and leadership roles secretary of the Hastings Country Club Board in missionary work to help impoverished peo­ during his 20 year tenure. YMCA Executive Director Dave Storms once said that Coleman’s life mirrors the and character, friends said. AprO, aad to check out the various activi­ He was co-chair of the 1968 bond drive daughter Sally Keller of Hastings. "He was a p.m. Monday, April 11. at First Presbyterian Coleman had compassion, commitment donors to consider giving blood during Hastings City which led to construction of Hastings High April 10. at the Wren Funeral Home. The Red Cross is asking ail eligible served on the pneumonia. A memorial service has been set for 3:30 Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Nc.Th Main, Nashville. aad was related to Coleman ple in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, as well as Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. "He was brought up to serve, grow the YMCA motto: God is first, others are second community and serve the greater good." said See COLEMAN, page 7 James E. Coleman For more infot mation. call 945-3122. Sequoia intends to add 39 jobs Healthy Lifestyles program planned to Metaldyne’s 64 in Middleville Dr. D. W. Edington, professor. Division of Kinesiology, and director of the Health A second business has invested in the lage's Local Development Finance Authority in (LDFA).’’ The village availed itself to creat­ has allows the village to capture certain property announced he has received an Act 198 tax tax levies for public improvements that sene Metaldyne Management Research Center at the industrial Middleville. Village Manager University of Michigan, will be guest speaker for a presentation on “Healthy Lifestyles” from 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday. expansion ing the LDFA under Act 281 of 1986. which Ron Howell Inc., which will be providing the district. Sequoia Industries was created in 1981 by machining services to Metaldyne Inc as they the late James Coates, a member of the Edingioo, who has a PhD. is a research build a new six-speed transmission end cover sc ientist in the Schoo! of Publ ic Heal th to be used by two North American automak­ Cherokee Nation who became president and founder along with three sons. Joseph. abatement April 12. al Felpausch corporate offices in Industries Hastings. and a frequent faculty member of the application from Sequoia ers. Sequoia Industries will invest in excess of Stephen and Frank. Their first products were Michigan Business School's Executive Education pProgram. In addition to his $6.2 million in addition to Mctaldyne's $8.5 the Hydra-Matic Division of General Motors. research and teaching, he spent 25 yean million and will hire 20 new people by the end of 2006 and another 19 by the end of Minority 2007. These new hires are in addition to having met the requirements as a minority- in academic administration. Trained in mathematics, kinesiology and biochemistry, he received his bache­ lor's degree and doctorate from Michigan State. University and completed his mas­ Talking about moral values ter's at Florida Stale University. Ke aid post-doctoral work at the University of Toronto and taught at the University of Massachusetts before coming to See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 Dr. Kenneth Komheiser takes the podium to discuss moral values at last week's First Friday forum. He is flanked by pastors Nancy Zerban of the United Church of Wayland and David McShane, retired minister for the First Presbyterian Church of Kalamazoo For details about what they said, see inside today's edition of the Banner (Photo by Heather Reed) Mctaldyne's 64 new positions at the precision-machined transmission parts for Sequoia Industries now holds a 2005 Business Enterprise Certificate, owned and controlled company pursuant to Middleville facility. "This is wonderful news for Middleville the and demonstrates that new manufacturing Group was formed to include Sequoia Tool. jobs arc out there and for these jobs to be in Sequoia Air Freight. Sequoia Distribution the automotive sector is especially good to Services and Sequoia Industries. Michigan Minority Business Development Council. In 1994. the Sequoia hear." said Howell. "The proposed invest­ Sequoia Industries' application for Act 198 to tax abatement is expected to appear before ments provided additional benefit Middleville as they arc located in the vil­ the Middleville Village Council in May. > �Page 2 - Thursday. April 7. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Local jazz festival features all-female band DIVA, an all-female jazz big band from DIVA is a concert jazz orchestra steeped in some of the world's most prestigious music New York City, will teach master classes, pro­ the history of jazz, but infused with the pro­ venues, including Carnegie Hall with the vide the session to give legislators feedback on Michigan in 1976. Dr. Edington's research focuses on the The Legislative Coffee series is spon­ est is in the relationships between healthy sored by the Barry County Chamber of lifestyles, vitality and quality of life, as they Commerce. The public benefit both individuals and organizations. attend. activities and programs within managed care organizations impact health care cost containment, productivity, human and resource development. The Center's Health Risk Appraisal has been completed by more than 2.5 million people. For more information or to register, call is welcome to Two concerts set at State Grounds at Kendall. He has led numerous drawing and cartooning workshops school through high school. Signup is required and space is limited. Call the The Severuh-day Adventist Church's and Green streets, has announced it will be opea for estended hours for working fami­ lies who are in low income situations. The move is being made because of a request from those unable to receive need­ ed clothing during regular hours because of The extended hours will be Mondays between 3 and 6 pjn. Appointments are required. They may be made by calling 9*5-2361 during the cen­ ter!! tegular- hours of 9 a.m. to noor^ For more information, call the Thomapple vidual personalities of the musicians them­ Arts Council at 269-945-2002. Check TAC’s Prior the publi^fcckofif of the festival, the DIVA musicians wpl teach master classes to high school musicians in the county and to oped to provide students with in-depth time to n acoustic evening, easy to Eaten to aad work one-on-one with professional musi­ cians. There u no cover charge, but a one drink N. Country Trail group will meet also are open to the public. The festival will include musicians from the morning’’ when he leaves to accept a posi­ middle school and high school jazz ensem­ tion with at an elementary school in Bay City. Band, jazz pianists Gene Englerth and Mark Ramsey, the High School All-Star Jazz Band April be held 13, 7 at at the 155 E. Orchard St in The seven downtown venues Friday night will include Felpausch, Hastings City Bank. Guest this month will be Tiffany Stram, State Grounds Coffee House, Hastings Public cartographer/GlS coordinator for the North Library. Thomapple Arts Council. White’s Country Trail Association. who will discuss Photography. Fall Creek Restaurant and the the proper setup and use of a GPS and share County Seat Restaurant. ups on getting the most from any GPS sys­ tem. Light refreshments will be served. The Jazz Trolley, provided by the Barry He said he’s been fortunate to be assistant principal at Delton and that he has had three Dakota. Its most extensive section is through Michigan, including local towns Trolley will circulate between the venues so “fabulous years." people can park in one spot and either ride the Jansen said it has been a wonderful to work and areas such as Marshall. Battle Geek. trolley trom one spot or walk and enjoy the with and for Principal Brenda Pickett. He also Fort Custer. Augusta, Yankee Springs and music from the trolley. said he enjoyed working the schools' staff more. For more information about the meeting or about the Chief Noonday Chapter of the North Country Trail Association, visit http://www.nortbcountrytrail.org/cnd/ or call Tom Garnett at 269-382-2561. . The festival takes over Central Auditorium “It’s going to be difficult to leave... the kids school jazz ensembles performing on stage are wonderful and I’m going to miss them." with a brief clinic by members of DIVA, last­ Jansen said. Jansen has been actively involved in the ing until about 4 p.m. During the day Saturday, live music alto community, something he wants to continue will be performed at White’s Photography in his next position. He has been involved in and State Grounds Coffee House. the As a prelude to the Saturday night jazz concert, the Lakewood High School Band (BCRN). and on the executive board of County Resource Network Leadership Barry County. Boosters will serve a spaghetti dinner, accom­ Some of Jansen’s favorite memories are panied by Les Jazz Big Band, at Central working with students. In just three short Auditorium, beginning at 5:30 p.m. years Jansen said he has become close with The DIVA Jazz Orchestra, an all female big band, has a large following of jazz fans from many in the community and the school. Delton Kellogg Elementary students at the end of the school year will have to say good-bye after three years to Assistant Principal Bob Jansen, who has accepted a head principal's position at Hampton Elementary in Bay City. attended Jansen Michigan Western Because be grew up in Middleville, he said University before teaching in the Detroit area. While in Alaska he earned is master 's degree friends and visit Delton Kellogg Elementary. in education leadership. at the Felpausch service counter. Ticket prices Jansen graduated from Thomapple Kellogg are $15 for adults. $10 for seniors and stu­ and spent most of his life in Barry County. Elementary, he said, he plans to further his gram is a collaborative partnership between. dents. and $5 for children under 12 accompa­ He and his wife Meghan lived in Alaska for education by taking some classes. local law enforcement agencies, cltild abuse nied by an adult. of Kellogg (Chief Noonday Road), west of Hastings. over the past several years in Thomas W. Mills is the educational/techrecal consultant for the program. A semi­ Outstanding Educator of the Year Award from the State of Michigan and was twice 8:30 p.m. on six Thursdays, from April 14 named Teacher of the Year for his district through May 19. The cost is 520 per person around the country. Tickets are available at fours year before they had their children. Spring celebration at Bowens MBs Comnmnity Center at 269-948-4414 to reg­ Historic Bowens Mills will begin its This workshop is for all parents who 2005 calendar with "The Celebration of want to understand their child's energy and Spring" from noon until 5 p.m. Saturday sensitivity. and Sunday April 9 and 10. "Becoming a Love and Logic Parent" The Gathering Place will be filled with Kellogg Eve baby animals inside. Springtime chil­ Elementary School Media Center 327 N. While in his position at Hampton There has been no assistant principal named to repace him as of yet. Caeian and Garrett Nashville business owners, residents learn about meth More than 75 Nashville area residents and which time they may sleep for days at a time Business owners were urged to keep an eye business owners were in attendance at the and experience anxiety and severe depres­ out and report people who buy large quanti­ sion. ties or make repeated purchases of items that “Meth Awareness in Your Community" pro­ gram last Thursday night to learn about the Because of the euphoria it produces, and can be used for the manufacture of metham­ signs of methamphetamine manufacturing the relative ease with which it can be manu­ phetamine. Suspicious or suspected metham­ and abuse and what they can do to help pre­ factured from commonly available compo­ vent it in their community. nents. meth has been labeled, “poor man’s ing cocaine." Observer 14800)310-9031. Mike Callton. Fifth District representative on the Barry County Board of Commissioners Michigan currently is experience a prolif­ and a Nashville resident, organized the pro­ eration of “mom and pop” meth labs, particu­ gram in the wake of the Barry County Sheriff larly in rural areas. Eighteen meth labs were in seized in 1999. In 2002 189 labs were seized Department's or $30 per couple. Scholarships are always ister. Barry he will still visit Barry County to see family, campus tor of technology, he has received an Hastings. Call the and the Delton Kellogg Board of Education. Saturday, starting at 9:25 a.m„ with high the Thomapple Arts Council 269-945-2002 or Hastings Community College, 2950 West M-179 program. They both are planned for 6:30 to 520 W. South St, time to be a principal and the opportunity came up." well. The free concerts Friday will have stag­ and "Parenting Your Spirited Child" will take “Truly it’s one of those decisions.” Jansen gered starting times at each venue. The Jazz retired educator, as well as a former direc­ place at the Hastings Community Center, Hampton Elementary in Bay City will wel come Jansen as new head principal in the fall. The North Country Trail is a premier Leaf said this has been an effective pro­ available. and staff at Delton Kellogg Elementary. footpath that runs from New York to North Midland, Saginaw and Bay counties. This Region 12 SAFE Parent/Family Education tunity. but sad to say good-bye to students said, “it’s been a dream of mine for a long County Transit Authority, returns this year as Hastings Program He said he has mixed emotions about leav­ ing. in that he is excited about the new oppor­ and ends with the DIVA performance. Everyone is welcome to attend. and community members. Education Jansen has been serving as assistant princi­ p.m. will for six weeks, starting Thursday. April 14. Community Assistant ing up and down the halls greeting people in Barry Association Wednesday. line dangers for children, parents, teachers the Elementary es of the high school jazz ensembles Saturday pal for the elementary school for the past to create a greater awareness of possible on­ between Kellogg three years. in effort Staff Writer Delton Principal Bob Jansen said he will miss “walk­ Combo. Les Jazz Big Band. Ed Englerth Hastings and another in Delton, are planned rative by Marcie Westover Noonday chapter of the North Country Trail gram child care given in both areas as a collabo­ Principal Jansen leaving post bles. Grand Valley State University Jazz meeting and service organizations. The workshops are open to parents and Delton Elementary assistant of the Chief monthly For more information about DIVA check that website www.divajazz.com. DIVA has performed to critical acclaim in the DIVA musicians providing clinics to all form at Central Auditorium. The performanc­ The Cybearsurfer Internet Safety pro­ one all the originality of the jazz masters who 17 high school jazz bands scheduled to per­ the workshops, Corporation. The learning will continue Saturday with ' effort is a multi-faceted approach designed parenting Lake Area Women’s Club and the Viking repertoire composed expressly lor the indi­ and neglect councils, as well as business Two Sue Barry high school jazz bands will perform during sing along to. at 1 p.m. Monday. April 11. at the Delton Six-week parenting workshops planned the the day. members of the 2005 High School All-Star Jazz Band. The maker class idea was devel­ is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday April 16, st houses and bow to build them at DIVA's unique sound is a result of their sing tonga from the A Cybearsurfer Internet Safety program be on hand to talk about the history of bird New Zealand. Australia and Europe. Endowment Friday night. April 15. Then on Saturday. 17 1970a. jazz and some country aeloctioea in The Bernard Historical Society will meet Bill and Pat Stovall of Cedar Creek will Community Foundation, the GFWC-Gun student, college and semi-professional groups to have preceded them. Internet safety program slated Middle School Library. Drummond come from around the world, including Israel. chance Central Elemental^Auditorium in Hastings. Mondays and Wednesdays Bernard Society to meet April 11 cianship and academic excellence. They also America’s music. The festival will feature a website for the full schedule at www.thomap- Delton. Community Service Center, comer of East Affairs through a mini-grant from the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo, the public pleartscouncil.org. Township Hall, library at 945-4263. Directed by percussionist Sherrie Maricle. the musicians are renowned for both musi­ celebrate the ful ensemble playing and creative solos with Tlte The workshop is limited to teens, middle The festival is sponsored by Felpausch. Michigan Association of Arts and Cultural selves. Audiences can expect to hear power­ public in Jazz Festival at Lincoln Center York selected from thej performing groups will open for the Dltik live in concert at the ning another weekend of music. minimum. uing studies program and as adjunct faculty Scott Whitfield. Slate Street in downtown Hartings is plan­ The workshop will have two sessions, at traktr. in addition to teaching in the contin­ Tommy An all-star band of high school musicians State Grounds will welcome back Dorothy rlendall College of Art and Design. including Newsome. Ellen Rowe. Rich Shemaria and The State Grounds Coffee House on Cooley, who will 7 and 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13. Harris is a freelance cartoonist and illus- writers, renowned The TAC/Felpausch Jazz is intended to On Saturday night. April 9. at 8 pan., c«rtooa workshop with Michael Harris of Arts m Washington. D C. and the Verizon give Aprils. Hastings Public Library will have a teen posed and arranged by band members and al venues in downtown Hastings. will perform in concert at 8 p m. Friday, Library sets teen cartoon workshop at the Kennedy Center for the Performing with free concerts open to the public at sever­ A local rock group called 11 Dollar Bill 945-8995. contemporary mainstream big band jazz com­ finale The festival will begin Friday at 4 p.m. Research Management Health New York Pops Orchestra, a sold-out concert Thomapple Arts Council/Felpausch second be April 16. He is specifically interested in bow individ­ ual health promotion, worksite wellness to gressive harmonies of today. The band plays and annual Jazz Festival at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. the issues discussed. precursors of disease and vitality. His inter­ the the clinics bust methamphetamine late in lab March of a downtown and in 2003 that number was 183. The most common types of lab are the Nashville. Methamphetamine is a powerful synthetic anhydrous ammonia/lithium metal method, stimulant known by a variety of names, which is commonly refereed to as the Nazi or including meth, speed, crystal meth, crank Birch method; the red phospl.orous/Iodine and cat. It comes in powder, pill, and capsule method; and the P2P method, which now form. accounts for less than 25 of all lab seizures. “Ice" is a clear form of methamphetamine Labs have been set up in homes, businesses, that looks like chunks of ice or crystal. It can apartment, garages, hotel rooms, bams, stor­ be snorted, taken orally, smoked or injected. age facilities, cars, fields and other remote Ice is usually healed and the vapors inhaled. phetamine behavior can be reported by call­ 911, 1(800) METHTIP. or Silent Next Habitat dinner slated for April 15 Barry County Habitat for Humanity once again will serve its popular Swiss steak and dren's and family photos by Bowens Mills This drug is a psycho-stimulant that affects locations. Methamphetamine labs are usually found Delton Studios are available, along with crafters the central nervous system, causing euphoria. through undercover investigations, traffic Elementary School at 269-623-9275 to reg­ demonstrating woodworking, spinning and Methamphetamine ister. quilting all inside the arts and entertainment heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature lence. Children’s Protective Services (FIA), The meal is available for a donation and and rate of breathing. It also causes loss of probation and parole and tips from people in proceeds will help build housing for county shared thinking, as well as establishing con­ center. Bowens Mills co-owner Carleen Sabin appetite, tremors, heavy sweating, nausea, the community. residents in need of a decent home. sequences with empathy will be explored. will be on hand to take digital children's and headache and dizziness. Very high doses can Chemicals commonly used in the manufac­ In addition to the meats, the menu includes family portraits in three spring time studios. quickly kill users by damaging blood vessels ture of methamphetamine include starter fluid mashed potatoes, gravy, a vegetable, salad, Portraits can be taken with or without Eve in the brain. It is highly addictive, even after (ether), denatured alcohol, methanol. Drano, baby bunnies and lambs. There is no admis­ one use. The body’s tolerance to metham­ Red Devil lye. or any other type of caustic sion fee to the Gathering Place for ’The phetamine builds quickly, which means fre­ soda, anhydrous ammonia, red phosphorous, Celebration of Spring," but there will be a quent users have to use more and more of the toioul. paint thinner, psuedophedrine tablets cost for photos. drug to get the same effect. (Sudafed. Mini-thins. etc.), sulfuric acid or will be Grove, held at Delton, the Delton 49046. Call The concepts of shared control and For more information, please call (269) 789-2449. ■ Legislative Coffee staSfor April 11 increases metabolism, stops, building inspections, domestic vio­ chicken dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday. April 15. at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. homemade desserts and beverages. Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical Christian housing ministry. Volunteers work in partnership with low income families to build simple, decent The Belgian Draft horses will be on hand Signs that a person is using methampheta­ battery acid, muriatic acid, freon, hydrogen for wagon rides and the historical park will mine include restlessness, anxiety and exces­ chloride gas, acetone, and DMSO2 or MSM homes that are sold at cost and without inter­ be open. Tickets uno the park are $2 a per­ sive talking. Meth users often speak very (animal nutritional supplements). est to the families. Payments received from The next Legislative Coffeee program son. Inside the park there will be sheep quickly and in fragments, making them diffi­ will be held at 8 a.m. Monday, April 11. at searing demonstrations by Jerry Pepper of cult to understand. Some users also show methamphetamine can be highly volatile and Allegan at 2 p.m. Saturday. signs of impaired judgment, hallucinations, can react to water, air. shock or movement, the Bay Pointe Restaurant. Gun Lake. Scheduled to appear are State Senator Patty Birkholz; Slate Representative Gary There will be crafters demonstrating paranoia and increased may aggression. and each other. They can cause irritation or cause damage to eyes, lungs, kidneys and skin. woodworking, spinning and quilting all Methamphetamine inside the arts and entertainment center amphetamine psychosis, including hallucina­ District Congressman Vent Ehlers. They April 9 and 10. There will be horses plow­ tions and delusions, 36 to 48 hours after a will discuss recent issues and take up any ing in the fields Saturday. large dose. Newell; and Rick Truer, representing Third concerns constituents may wish to talk about. A straw vole will be taken at the end of I use The chemicals used in the production of also They can also be lethal. more houses. For more information about Habitat, please call 269-948-9939. Those who would like to make a tax­ deductible donation to Habitat, and can't Homes and buildings that have been used for the Habitat homeowners are recycled to build manufacture of methamphetamine have such a high concentration of chemical Bowens Mills is located two miles north Most people who use methamphetamine of Yankee Springs State Park on Briggs take the drug continuously for several days al contamination that they have Road near Gun Lake. Phone 269-795-7530. a time, during which they usually do not eat demned by the health department until they or sleep. Afterward they “crash" during can be proven to be clean. to be con­ attend the upcoming dinner, may send a check to Barry County Habitat for Humanity. P.O. Box 234; Hastings. Mich. 49058. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 7. 2005 - Page 3 First Friday speakers critical of president’s ‘moral values’ by David T. Young rich.” was panelists at First not “pro-war” and noted He rebuked Peter for drawing a sword tu defend Editor The subject was moral values, and the three Friday April I Him against His arrest. Zerban contended Jesus advocated “turn­ said America’s leaders don’t seem to have them. ing the other cheek” to enemies. 1\vo pastors and a compassionate secular humanist seemed to agree that it’s puzzling "He didn't say club them over the head until they believe as you do.’’ the media reported last November that "moral She added. "Believe it not. ’God Bless values’’ propelled President George W. Bush America’ is not in the Bible... It’s one thing to to a second term. All three, including the Rev. be Nancy Zerban, the Rev. David McShane and Schiavo, but mute in the face of genocide. concerned about the death of Terri Dr. Kenneth Komheiser. said Bush certainly “Jesus told us blessed are the poor, he pro­ doesn’t square with what they view as moral­ claimed the Good News, called for letting ity, Christian principles and integrity. oppressed people go free, redistribution of Zerban. pastor of the United Church of Wayland, made a sort of personal confession. land. These are not society’s values or Christian values today. “I have struggled with whether 1 could be "We have long since lost the concept of the called a Christian lately." she said. “1 felt out common good. God gave us stewardship over of sync. But then I realized 1 had not lost my the earth. Those are values. faith. It had been stolen from me. allowed others to take control... I pray one “We do need to begin talking and listening to one another. There are loud and strident voices talking about what it means to be an But I have day we will come together for the good of all creation.” Not long afterward, a man rose and asked what time services are held for the United Church of Wayland. Komheiser, who holds a degree in philoso­ phy from the University of Michigan, con­ trasted private morality with public morality. He said American society today seems to Rev. Nancy Zerban Rev. David Moohane Dr. Kenneth Komheiser have a preoccupation with sex. “Sex almost always is something govern­ ment should have no role in at all,” he said. He noted serious matters such as murder, American and a Christian My views are very theft and violence aren’t linked often to moral different from those whose voices have been values. "When we talk about family values, rarely strident.” Zerban said she’s not sure what’s really are we talking about what people do with meant by “moral values," noting most people their families, such as find good places to think they involve questions about abortion live, to eat. retirement, health care security., it and same sex marriage. has nothing to do with our sex lives. Those who oppose same sex marriages say “We have to be responsible to each other as He said he t»'d a Google search on “values” one has a value'system. People Icam very and came up with a website selling used cars early what to fear, what ’o get angry about, and trucks. how to be ashar.ied, the basic emotions, even acknowledge they died because of our values. We have to accept responsibility." Komheiser, a veterinarian, agreed that a dog's rights is not equal to its owner’s. He listed three values as integrity, compas­ However, he said government should stay out sion and honesty, all of which he charged serves as the platform where we play out of peoples* private lives and take President Bush lacking. those values." more On integrity, he noted Bush signed a law as Komheiser answered Dwyer’s question by Texas governor that required the removal of saying “values come from being p^rt of our responsibility for the planet "The earth is great, we are so lucky," he before we team to talk... Religious orientation said. “If we have been given dominion, we life support for a child whose family couldn’t human society, including kindness, canng and have a responsibility to take care of it We afford its medical bill. Yet as president he concern," as well as undesirable traits. George Williston said he was once prouc’ to be an American, but now he's ashamed of must make sure we have clean air and water. rushed to the White House after an emergency beings. Everyone has rights and We need these things to exist. We can’t pol­ session to sign a bill to keep Terri Schiavo against attack, but in her work as a minister. responsibilities. The government has power lute now and not think we have to pay for it alive despite being in a persistent vegetative images in which U.S. soldiers have mistreat­ “Never once have I had a couple tell me their and responsibilities.” later." stale “because it was politically expedient" ed and abused prisoners. He said such behav­ they are defending the latter institution marriage was in trouble because their neigh­ bors are gay... The divorce rate is around 50 percent, but it has nothing to do with gay mar­ riage because we don’t have any." human He said he's been asked what moral values On compassion, an atheist can have. he pointed out Bush refused to support stem research to save lives, “I was brought up with religious values,” yet be has refused-to back an increase in the Komheiser said. “We had an emphasis on tak­ ior was not tolerated when he enlisted in the Army in 1947 and then served in Korea. However, Mark Englerth, former chairman of the Barry County Republican Party, said he minimum wage. She suggested traditional marriages and ing care of each other. It’s very simple and On honesty, he accused the president of had been upset for a long time about the way family units should examine real problems extremely common. Il’s what we call the leading the U.S. to war in Iraq based on two Saddam Hussein treated the Kurds by gassing facing them, such as infidelity and rising Golden Rule, to do unto others as you would huge lies — that the country had weapons of them and the way he treated his own people. financial burdens. have them do unto you. not before they do it mass destruction and its leader. Saddam He said America could not just sit back »nd Hussein, somehow had something to do with do nothing. She said many are told they must be anti­ abortion in order to Christians, and while she to you. It’s honesty is the best policy, which is not observed.” He said he is alarmed by the exploding growth of corporate power because "their the Sept. 11 attacks. Komheiser agreed that Saddam was a personally does not favor abortion. “I don't He said too many politicians are quick to only responsibility is to their shareholders... live in a perfect world. I’ve never had to walk talk about virtues, yet they lead hypocritical they have to go beyond just money and more Presbyterian Church of Kalamazoo, also in the shoes of someone in that position (of personal lives that are very different. money.” charged that Bush has been telling lies about having to choose). “I’ve been faithful to one woman for 33 While many talk of the values of privatiza­ McShane, a retired pastor of the First the need to “fix” social security. "Abortion has been around as long as there years. It’s part of my values. It doesn’t have tion. Komheiser said private lives and family In the question and answer period follow­ have been people. (Making it illegal) chases anything to do making good political deci­ values should be frte/of government interfer­ ing the three guests' remarks. Don Groendyk women to the back alleys.” sions." ence in "who yoojteftr how you love, suggested too many people have died in Iraq whether or not to have children, whether you not only as a result of values, but also “polit­ can die." ical incompetence.” Zerban said a much more common sense Komheiser said the impeachment drive approach to sex education might help reduce against Bill Clinton was led by people who the need. attacked the president yet they themselves She said she strongly opposes what some teen-agers these days refer to as "friends with benefits." or casual sexual relationships. However, teaching abstinence only doesn’t get results, she held. “Abstinence didn’t work back when I was > tyrant, but he noted the chemical weapons used against toe Kurds were bought from the U.S. and other tyrants all over the world have He said. "There has been a running myth Komheiser said he believes Bush was able had committed the same crimes. that unless America has the right moral val­ to win despite political incompetence because committed So what are moral values? ues, it will be defeated, we will be corrupt and of a fear factor after the Sept. 11 attacks. Americans have chosen to ignore them. “We are primates, but I don’t argue with not able to function." you when you say you're touched by a divine spirit We are mammals, vertebrates, as far as science goes, that’s indisputable. We have He noted this same myth has been applied to the Roman Empire nearly 2,000 years ago. just crimes as heinous, yet However, he noted, there are still too many Groendyk said America needs to look at who believe Iraq had something to do with it Great Britain a century ago as its empire because of stereotyping Islamic people. began to dwindle. The notion has been that Roman society fell “At no time was it clear that Iraq had any­ natural instincts. We look out for ourselves. into sin and debauchery and it finally was thing to do with it," he said. “Yet most in the name of God," he said, adding that the She said it’s difficult to understand a pro­ our families, our communities, our tribes, our overrun by barbaric marauding tribes. Americans though it (war with Iraq) was an old Kipling theory of "White Man’s Burden" life philosophy that condones and even pro­ sports teams, our religion, our state, our coun­ appropriate response. We need to recognize was applied too often. motes the death penalty. try. It’s something basic to us. a kid. either,” she noted. “I am a follower of Jesus Christ," she said. “I find that the values He taught us are very different than what is being preached today." She maintained that Jesus was not Komheiser held that during these disgust­ ing and decadent times, the empire was at its “There’s nothing wrong with it. Iraqi people to die because of our values, we have to talk about it. We should at least ly began to crumble not long after it adopted Zerban said it was a combination of “fear Local attorney Carol Jones Dwyer asked “But I don’t think there’s a connection." he Komheiser where an atheist's values come from. “Is there a sense that religious beliefs warned. Rev. McShane made only brief remarks, taking on the whole idea of moral secular humanism as a better answer rather than "bickering over who has the best imagi­ and insecurity." Christianity as its official religion. The One woman in the audience said she sees that not all Muslims are the same.” peak. It could be suggested the empire actual­ “But If we believe it’s OK for 100,000 “Great Britain justified some terrible things are necessary to have values, and non-reli- nary friend... we must require people to be responsible to each other. “How can you be pro-life, jet for war and the degradation of our planet?” she asked. gious people don’t have them?” The Rev. McShane said, “I believe every­ values and President Bush. Little Miss Barry County pageant to return April 30 in Middleville Barry a box with her name on it at the pageant Checks should be made payable to the Miss County pageant will return Saturday. April Fans vote for their favorite girl(s) at the pag­ Barry 30, on the stage of the Page Elementary eant The second annual Little Miss The pageant is open to elementary age girls in first through fifth grades who live and/or Prizes for the winner include a tiara, scepter, crown case, savings bond, and a large prize bag of goodies. All contestants receive prizes and a tiara Barry County 2004-05. Adrienne Miss Barry County 2004-05, Lauren Swecrs. will be Historical Society will meet April 21 emcees for the pageant. Director is Kelli Historical Society will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 21. at the Hastings Elks Club. Members are encouraged to bring items for able at this month’s meeting for any who wish to make a purchase. The March meeting of the Historical Surveyor Brian Completed applications accompanied by the entry fee should be sent to: Kelli Leep, executive director, 12070 Gackler road, Middleville, 49333. E-mail questions to miss- winner of this competition. All funds raised by this event go toward barrycounty@hotmail.com. Deadline for entries is April 27. County. The entry fee for each contestant is $25. Deputy to speak about personal protection Friday • Casual wear/brief introduction, which Barry County Sheriff’s Department technologies and equipment. Middleville unit deputy Julie Jones will speak "The purpose of the ILEETA annual con­ ant models an outfit of her choice. This about personal protection to the Commission ference." according to ILEETA Executive should be an selection she feels comfortable on Aging in Hastings at 1 p.m. Friday. April Director Ed Nowicki, "is to equip the instrs- in. She will then introduce herself and talk a 8. tors with the knowledge and skill neete.i to little bit about herself. 35 seconds up to two minute to display a tal­ ent and showcase it in front of the judges and 32 percent of the score. • Dress-up/spcaking division, which also is Barry County Reynolds. worth 32 percent of the score, contestants will May. Nearly 20 people enjoyed the evening as model a dressy outfit appropriate for church, Reynolds related anecdotes about the busi­ a holiday party, or a wedding. Each contestant attend any of the the meetings, and may also ness of remonumentalion in Barry County also will have to answer a question about donate for the sale if they wish. Call 948­ and displayed some interesting artifacts that 4127 for information. he found as part of his work. themselves. • The find 4 percent of the overall score is World War 11 Veterans Books will be avail­ program. counts for 32 percent of the score. A contest­ the upcoming yard sale to be held in mid­ As always, non-members are welcome to Scholarship 269-795-5337. There arc four areas of competition. audience. The talent portion also counts for Society was held at the downtown office of County Applications arc available by calling Leep at Leep. • Talent. Contestants have anywhere from This month’s meeting of the Barry County boxes. scholarships for local young women in Barry eant will begin at 2. These residents upset with the road conditions and safety issue at the comer of Hanover and Green streets in Hastings have put up a sign to warn motorists and pedestrians there may be danger ahead. Michigan Department of Transportation has been contacted several times about the road conditions, which the residents contend are unacceptable. (Photo by Heather A. Reed) the fund-raising box at the pageant. contestant orientation at 12:30 p.m. The pag­ 2004-05. and Little in A special scholarship will be given to the The activities April 30 will begin with the Miss money funds that she has raised for the group in her go to school in Barry County. Naylor putting Contestants get points based on scholarship­ School all-purpose room, Middleville Let this sign serve as a warning by from fund-raising. Each contestant will have Jones attended a conference conducted by share with the men and women who protect the International Ijiw Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association March 29-April 2, society." in Arlington Heights, Ill. More than 500 law thing from being trained as an instructor in enforcement educators and trainers assem­ the taser electronic controlling device and as bled in order to share the latest knowledge instructor in ground fighting to "ethics train­ and skills during the yearly ILEETA interna­ ing" and "teaching motor skills." tional training conference. The topics of instruction included every­ Jones said. "ILEETA gives new meaning to Instructors representing every state in the the phrase 'Protect and Serve.’ It has been an United States were present. Participants also honor to be a student of some of our nation's attended from Canada. Ireland. Australia and finest military and law enforcement trainers. the United Kingdom. A select number of ven­ We can all learn from the great modem war­ dors also were on hand to display the newest riors.” �Page 4 - Thursday, April 7. 2005 - The HaMmgs Banner Children’s hearing and vision screening programs at risk To the editor: Imagine you are a 5-year-old kindergarten the local health department. Local dollars A giant in modern history has left us Pope John Paul II. who died last Saturday, indisputably was the er to home. He stood fast as the leader of the church against a popu­ most influential pontiff of the 20th century and a man who had more lar movement to include women in rterisinn-making rotes in the impact on the world in the Iasi 100 years than most presidents, church. He continued the official opposition to ordaining women as emperors, kings, prime ministers, ayatollahs and dictators priests and held true to his beliefs on celibacy of priests. He was supplement the state lunding to operate the He was a man of firsts. He was the first pope to be hospitalized, student and you cannot see the board when the teacher is instructing. To you this is not a problem because it has always been this way. program. Statewide, the fuiiding helps find and pre­ the first to tour the world, the first non-ltalian pope in 456 yesrs (he John Paul was true to the teachings of the church throughout his was bom in Poland), the first to understand the media and TV and to papacy. He never took positions on issues just to gain acceptance vent impairment for more than 100,000 chil­ tour the world with his message of compassion, love and acceptance from followers, as so many ocher leaders seem to do these days. you do not know it any ocher way. Then imagine that the vision and hearing dren. In the proposed state budget for fiscal year of one’s beliefs. He brought people of all religions together with the Around the world. John Paul was loved and admired for his strong convictions, yet gentle leadership. ' screening program funding is cut and the 2006, the funding supporting the vision and local health department no longer comes to your school to evaluate students. Who then bearing screening will be eliminated. If this to honor his predeces- cut is approved, it is estimated that more than three million children statewide will be sor, John Paul I. by the lessons he taking on that name for us. Leaders of with a “IF afterward. it nations should would notice your vision failing? How would your learning be affected? What other prob­ lems would occur for you as a result of poor vision? Chances are. you may end up in special education classes at a cost far greater than a simple vision screening service, Michigan's Vision and Hearing Screening aCrected. communal understanding there is one God that we follow. unrelenting in his continued opposition to abortion. His first act when be was elevated to his lofty position in 1978 was' 1 really believe his passing gives us a chance »o pause and talk his about mission The Barry-Eaton District Health Department tested 8.888 children locally for John hearing problems in 2003-04. Of that number, served 259 children were referred to specialists for menths before dying follow-up examination and treatment. In the same year the department tested 13,683 chil­ and the new pontiff genuinely help the didn’t want him to be opte of the world forgotten. to are hurting, not Paul ’ had k toward bring- only six the world closer program is funded through local and state dollars and has been around since 1978. The local health department staff goes into area dren for vision and referred 1.000 for follow­ up by specialists. monu­ to become more schools and performs these screenings. The timing and frequency of the hearing and of children. We detect a lot of problems and mental. He has been through our screenings a lot of vision and hearing problems are corrected, helping chil­ werful. The power credited with beinf auld be in the abil- dren to survive in school. Statewide, the numbers are even greater. In important by vision screening is mandated Department of Community Health. the For hearing, students are screened at even grades, beginning in kindergarten and ending in sixth grade. For vision, screening is con­ ducted in odd grades, beginning in first grade and ending in 11th grade, or in driver educa­ tion classes. If a child enters school with an impaired ability to hear or see properly, the problems typically have been found through these These are annual numbers. We screen a lot the 2003-04 academic year. 592,423 hearing screens were conducted resulting in 24,473 referrals, white 780,699 vision tests were pro­ vided with 76.022 referrals to specialists. All this was provided with a modest state invest­ The work of John II was Paul the in single most to help the world influence a-vpire to a better down bringing e for all. communism outside The The importance of these programs to the :, but meaningful. cruel system of gov­ : was the right man he grew up >rld history. I sin- rely believe he will local community is reflected in the fact that screening programs. If children are not prop­ the stale investment is matched virtually dol­ ty that communism lar for dollar with local money. The value of had little, if any use, could end up with learning disabilities that preventative public for Christianity. would require special education services. vision and hearing, is real and the results can be seen at the local level. cation services is $14,000 a year. However, Currently, the legislature is considering the barriers to education are not the only concern physical and emotional implications for chil­ proposed budget for fiscal year 2006. which includes elimination of the hearing and vision dren who go undiagnosed can be significant program. If you agree this program is impor­ John Paul brought a new spirit of energy to the the right time in under, erty screened for these impairments, they health programs, like of Im Paul was sim- Gorbachev. It was a ernment and society ment of >31.78 per screening. message Mikhail of with the uneasy reali­ The cost per child per year for special edu­ it for financial gain papacy. re Pope John Paul II observes a white dove freed during a ceremony last January at St. Peter’s Square in Rome. (Photo by PWnio Lepri, the Associated He „ his rightful ice in 20th century ______ story besule Mohandas Ghardi Dr. and Martin Luther King Jr. made an amazing 104 trips outside of Italy tn 129 nations, indeed John Paul's time on earth ran out last weekend. Perhaps some boldly going where no other pontiff had ever gone before, including believe he left behind a lot of unfinished business. I feel differently. backwater places in Africa, within the Arctic Circle and South I think be took tremendous strides in showing us the paths we need to-lake. as well. In Michigan, vision and hearing screening tant for our community, now is the time to let your legislators know. Contact your legisla­ American mountains. Along the way, be talked to many world lead- programs are paid for through "local public tors and tell tlxm why it is important to pre­ ers about the roles they must play in fashioning a better world. health operation" funding from the state to serve this necessary screening service for our Perhaps most important, he fought for the poor and hungr,. He children so that our community can continue helping children succeed in school and life. was unwavering in his support for people less fortunate, the kind of an eternal home, is gone but not forgotten. I truly believe history will people Jesus Christ ministered to. judge him as one of the greatest in his position. James Schnackenberg, ■ Heahh Officer A witness to the Holocaust as citizen Karol Wojtyla in his younger What do we do . with tellers of lies? Barry-Eaton District Health Depc. • . Meth crimes To the editor: This is in regards to one Martha Stewart being sentenced to prison for telling lies to the government about the sate of $65,000 should be dealt with severely worth of her own legally obtained stock. 1 pose this question: So now what should we do with George W. Bush. Richard Cheney. Paul Wolfowitz. Colin Powell, the FBI. the CIA and at least a dozen or so other ••intelligence” agencies and To the editor: After hearing personnel for telling horrible lies to the entire American public? These are lies about reading about the busts in Nashville and Lawrence Road, I believe something has to be done to protect the public from these kinds of people. Osama bin Laden, etc., which have resulted in the wasting of hundreds of billions of dol­ lars. at least 1.500 American soldiers' lives, There should be no plea bargaining from the prosecutor's office and the defense an estimated 100,000 lives of Iraqi civilians, years, he went et» ^.pilgrimage of repentance and attempted to rec­ When people ask me now what impressed me most about him, I reply it was his amazing capacity for forgiveness. oncile differences .with Jews, eventually recognizing the stale of I’ll never forget when a political and religious zealot attempted to Israel. He was the first pope to visit Greece in nearly 1300 years in assassinate him in May 1981 in St. Peter’s Square. A remarkably his effort to reach out to those who follow Eastern Orthodoxy. resilient man who had already seen his 60th birthday, he recovered. The pope demonstrated an amazing ability to take a step backward And white he recuperated for 55 days in the hospital, his assailant, and offer the olive branch. He apologized to Muslims for the cru­ from his jail cell, told television reporters he was sorry his gunshots sades so many centuries ago. He acknowledged the church’s wrong­ struck and injured nearby women. But be added. "No pope,’’ mean­ doing in imprisoning Galileo for saying the earth wasn’t the center of ing be had no remorse over shooting John Paul. the universe. He championed the labor movement led by Lech Watesza in Poland. He even agreed publLly that Charles Darwin's controversial theory of evolution was credible. It was only a few years later that the pope insisted on visiting that man in his jail personally to forgive him. , Few would have the ability to perform such an act of love toward These kinds of soul-searching apologies and thoughtfiu consider­ someone who tried to kill him. ations had been conspicuous by their absence in previous eras. and methamphetamine weapons of mass destruction and the bogus terrorism link between Saddam Hussein and Our Father who art in Heaven... our father, the dynamic tender of a billion Catholics around the globe, gone from his earthly home, to including women and children, not to men­ lawyers and the judge should make examples tion the more than 15,000 maimed American of these two cases to serve as a severe warn­ But that’s the kind of man John Paul was. He leaves a legacy of Courage was a staple for John Paul’s papacy. He was not afraid to love, forgiveness, compassion and integrity. My hope here is that we criticize a superpower like the United States for its policy toward will honor his memory by learning from what he taught us and what Cuba and for its invasion of Iraq. he showed us. Despite the progressive nature of John Paul’s public pronounce­ — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics ment on world affairs, he was decidedly conservative on issues clos- ing to others. service people, the world's disgust at our Those convicted of such crimes also folly and arrogant behavior and for the largest lying, cheating, purveyor of nuclear should have to pay for all the cleanup. weapons that the face of planet earth has and probably ever will ever see. meth are the ’ jwest of the low. They are time What do we do with these liars? We re­ bombs ready to destruct. They have no regard for the safety of others. People who manufacture, use and sell elect the pinheads! departed pope. Perhaps we should instead It’s time for the criminal justice system to work on behalf of the law-abiding people start praying for our wayward nation! instead of on behalf of the criminals. We’re past the point of praying for our Scott Smith. Jerry Raymond, Delton Lake Odessa Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. Remember Palm Sunday tornadoes? The Hastings Monday marks the 40th anniversary of the Palm Sunday tor­ nadoes on April 11, 1965. What do you remember about that day? Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 puANdoy.. Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 jonii jacuos rruoenc jacuoa Pwdert VicePrwdJrt Steven Jacoba Secretoryrtreeeurer -NEWSROOMDavid T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Ed»a} Helen Mudry Sandra Ponsetto Patricia Johns Kelly Lloyd Brett Bremer Marcie Westover Fran Faverman Heather Reed • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Cara Lee Pye, Fran Morgan, Addie Eckman, Barb Swanson, Katherine Geiger, Russ Yarger, Hastings: Hauings: Lake Odessa: Alto: Clarksville: Freeport: ”1 remember that it was “We lived in Richland “I keep a diary and 1 “I remember that I was "The sky was a really “Sure I remember those then and we were on our looked back in it recently. going out with a young funny red color that day. It storms. They blew down way to the races in Indiana The blew down man and we were going to was amazing and hard to my dad’s bam at the cor­ OassAed ads accepted Monday trough Fndey, 800 am to 530 p.m very, very bad.” when around home.” we had and to go turn back storms bams in Woodland and did a lot of damage.” stop at the Swan Inn on realize that it was danger­ ner Alpine. But we decided to ous. After the storm, we Broadway. Il blew straw do something else. It was drove around looking at into trees.” destroyed about 15 min­ all utes later by the tornado ” down.” the trees that were of Sisson and Scott Ommen Dan Boerge Rose Heaton Jonathan Jacobs Sutoecrtptton Ratee: $30 per year In Berry Court? $32 per year r atjonng coureee $35 per year etwwhere POSTMASTER Send attteoe changes to. PO Box B Heetngs. Mi 490664602 Second dees Poetage Pato a! Haettnge. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, April Dayton William 7. 2005 - Page 5 Scott of Delton and Crystal Rose Papierz of Delton Trent Michael Kohn of Hastings and Danielle Marie Dewey of Hastings. Gary Merel Walkinshaw of Delton and Penny Jane Kinnisten of Battle Creek. Campbells celebrating 35 years of marriage Tony Rubleski will be the guest speaker at a special sales and marketing seminar next Tuesday morning at the Barry County COA Gary Paul Burpee of Nashville and Debra Ann Harton of Nashville. James Voight VanSyckk of Nashville and Dianna Marie Lynch of Hastings. Jack and Christine (Shellington) Campbell Robert Lee Baldwin of Bellevue and will celebrate 35 years of wedded bliss on April 18. 2005. Cammy Kay Jones of Bellevue. They h*.e one daughter. Traci (Charlie) Sales, marketing program to be held at COA Tuesday The Barry County Chamber of Commerce firs: book titled, "Mind Capture: How to has announced the program, "Seven Secrets Generate New & Repeat Business in the Age to Improve Your Marketing & Get More of Advertising Overload." Tne book Sales" will be presented Tuesday, April 12, has received excellent reviews from many of the at the Barry County Commission on Aging, top marketing minds and though leaders on 320 W. Woodlawn. the planet. The speaker will be Tony Rubleski. Doors marketing from 7:30 to 9:30. A light breakfast will be University (1994) and has 10 years of expe­ served. rience in the direct selling and advertising from Western Michigan fields. His current activities include sales, expansion into new markets, copyrighting, areas: • How to generate more referrals. public relations, workshop training and cre­ • Secrets to capturing the attention of the ation of successful marketing promotions. 21st century customer. The program is sponsored by the Barry • Proven ways to increase the effective­ ness of your overall ranking. County Commission on Aging, The Buckland Insurance Agency. Inc., Chapple • Creative ways :o stay in touch with clients and prospects. Realty, Inc., Dreisbach Pontiac GMC, and MainStreet Savings Bank. The cost is $15 • How to improve the effectiveness of your sales materials and presentations. per person for BCCC members and $20 per person for non-chamber member. Rubleski is president of Mind Capture Group. His latest venture is the release of his Jack is retired from LG. Cook of Grand The families of Chris Tina Heaney and Rapids; Christine is retired from the Hastings Norman (Rusty) Eugene Hosford are pleased to announce the engagement of their chil­ High School where she taught English. Cards of congratulations may be sent to: 8521 108th Street, Middleville, Mich. 49333. Call the chamber office at (269) 945-2454 A beautiful outdoor ceremony is set for aisle is beautiful daughter. Ashley, as mini bride. POOR, continued from page 1 Chris attended Hastings High School. He is currently employed ual or family, will work with other organiza­ masters and contractors license in electrical. They will reside in their new home. tions to try and deal with the needs. Even as the heating seasons comes to an end. families still need food to cook with and thus will still feel the strain. Horrell said many times people reach out to other organi­ zations and churches for help. Steve Reid, executive director at Love Inc., said for the first time in three years their numbers are slightly lower. Love Inc. helped 1,000 first-time families in 2003-2004, but the figures decreased recently. Reid agreed this doesn't square with the suvmAnnwersan) Specials nTNE WB 4 MY8 W Sg? for assistance with fuel and food. AwMonw Rood! have access to tianspbrtatiori. At Water Authority is now receiving domestic that nearly all of Barry County (except for a septage from haulers. small area near Assyria) is within a district Mark where pumped septage must go to a treat­ Doster explained that domestic septage is ment facility. It is highly encouraged that Sewer Authority Administrator that which has been pumped from a septagc citizens of Barry County do not use septagc tank at a personal home and does not include removing companies that are in violation business or industrial waste. with these state and county regulations.” The sewer and water authority's treatment The Southwest Barry County Sewer and plant is located south of Delton on M-43. Water Authority Board, at its regular meet­ just south of Knoblock Realty. The Sewer ing last month, voted to dedicate all rev­ Authority is currently charging five cents enues from this new source of income to be per gallon of septage to be treated. applied The treatment plant will accept septage Water to debt service. The Sewer and Authority already has between 8 a.m.and 4 p.m. Monday through $10,000 revenue from this source. It is antic­ ipated that an additional $35,000 of revenue ing also are available. will be generated by septage acceptance at septage tank pumped within a 15-mile Barry County Department of stop" demand over the past two years for assistance in relation to utilities. More first­ the Delton plant in the 2005-2006 fiscal year. families State the accessing are Barry County agencies and organization may continue to sec an increase in demand for utility assistance as the cost for heating oil Time, energy management workshop set Energy Management.” its this year at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, April 21. at Hunt is director of finance Lynne Goede of the Employer's Association and Lynne Goede Seminars will present practical tips to help participants develop their own personal mini-organiza­ tive seminar will begin at 9 and end at noon. for the The cost of the event is $69 per attendee, Leadership Barry County alumni. received a bachelors degree in accounting Dana Rittenberg, director of Leadership from Alma College and a master of science Barry County, said, "This workshop, as well as the grant writing event we hosted in in finance degree from Walsh College in •March, are perfect examples of what we are Troy. Hunt's community involvement includes successfully bringing to Barry County — being very active in the First Presbyterian timely practical workshops that help us all Church, serving on numerous committees become more efficient at what we do every and as a Sunday school teacher and youth day. whether at home or at work. And I can’t leader. She is also a coach for the YMCA of think of a timelier topic than 'Time and Barry County. Energy Management.* She and her husband. Doug, reside in “Lynne spoke to the Leadership Barry Hastings with their daughter Nicole. Her County Class of 2005 on ‘Problem Solving interests and family activities include bas­ and Consensus Building.' She was able to ketball. soccer, running and skiing. present strategies in problem solving that Mark Kolanowski, chief executive officer members of the class utilized the next day on of Hastings City Bank, made the announce­ the job. And I know Lynne will present excel­ ment. lent information that we will be able to put into practice immediately." Hastings City Bank is a FDIC member and equal housing lender with offices locat­ in Bellevue. Caledonia. Barbara L. Hunt Hastings. Middleville. Nashville and Wayland. It is Appetizers — *2 95 THE BfB Corner of 126th Avenue and Patterson, Gun Lake (269) 792-glgl_ ( fKnow Your County Commissioners) ------------------------------------------------ t>tetr(ctNo.1-----------------------------------------------(City of Hastings) Don Nevins, 512 W. State Street. Hastings, Mich. 49058, phone (289) 948-8782. District No. 2 (Thomapple Twp. & Irving IWp.. Prec. 2) James French. 171 Hunters Trail Court, Middlevine. Mich. 49333, phone (289) 795­ 9783. District No. 3 (Rutland Charter Twp. Hope Twp. & small area of Barry Twp.) Sandra L. James. 1388 Nissaki, Hastings, Mich. 49058, phone (269) 945-9402. with a reduced price of $59 available to She was bom and raised in Hastings and is a Hastings High School graduate. She ed s7 YMCA Camp Algonquin. tion and continental breakfast. The interac­ Hastings Area Public Schools. IZ2 lb. King Crab second The event will begin at 8:30 with registra­ boards of both Hastings City Bank and HCB $£95 Leadership Barry County will offer “Time on the job. Financial Corporation. 8^95 is over for now because spring has arrived. tional plan ready to be put to use at home or Barbara L. Hunt has been appointed to the Sg95 remains high, but there is optimism the worst Professional Development series workshop Barbara Hunt joins board at City Bank Stuffed Chicken Lake Perch Dinner utilities and deliverable fuels. and radius of a receiving facility must be treated Don’t WKS m Steak & Shrimp Dinner Emergency Relief that works with electrical received Friday. Weekend appointments in the morn­ “State law requires that sewage from any the Human Services, there arc reports of a "non­ time at a plant,” Doster explained. “That means at employed at International Brotherhood of The gas prices have played a pivotal role The Southwest Barry County Sewer and Hastings Rusty attended Ionia High School and is for families who need to heat their home and SW Barry Sewer, Water Authority receiving haulers’ domestic septage in Tendercare. Electrical Workers. Rusty is finishing his If the agency is not able to help an individ­ perception there has been an increase in need to register. Space is limited. dren. July 23, 2005. Escorting the bride down the Horrell asked. Rubleski earned his bachelor's degree in will open at 7 a.m. and the program will run Rubleski will talk about the following Hackney of Muskegon located on the web at www.hastingscity- DUrictNo.4 (Carlton Twp. Hastings Charter TVrp., Irving Twp. Prec. 1 & a small portion of Woodland Twp.) Howard "Hoot* Gibson. 1614 N M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Mich. 49058. phone (269) 948-8325 District No. 5 (Maple Grove Twp., Castleton Twp. and most of Woodland Twp.) Michael Canton, 307 N. Main. Nashville, Mich. 49073, phone (517) 852-2070. District No. 6 (Orangeville Twp. & Yankee Springs Tap.) Clare Tripp. 11776 English Court, Shelbyville. Mich. 49344, phone (269) 672-7474. District No. 7 (Assyria Twp., Baltimore Twp. & Johnstown Twp.) Thomas J. Wing. 15335 Wing Road. Bellevue. Ml 49021. phone (269) 660-0498 District No. 8 (Prairieville Twp. & most of Barry Twp.) Wayne H. Adams. 4665 E. Orchard Rd.. Delton. Mich. 49046, phone (269) 623­ 2457 County Administrator Michael C. Brown, phone (269) 948-4891, fax (269) 948-4884. For additional information about this event or the Leadership Barry County program, please call Rittenberg at 269-945-2114. bank.com. i �Page 6 - Thursday, April 7. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings. Barry County Barbara Colleen (Case) Hooten Lorraine McKibbin Donald H. Rose GRAND RAPIDS - Lorraine McKibbin. and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation 328 S. Broadway Rangely. Colorado died April 4. 2005 at the March 29. 2005. Rangely District Hospital Hastings, the eldest child of nine children son-in-law, Kathleen and Jeffrey Adams of bom to Herbert and Nellie (Service) Rose. Bradley. Cheryle and Charles Round of He was educated in Hastings and while in Traverse City; five grandchildren; nine great high school participated in baseball and golf. sister-in-law. Following his graduation from high school nieces, brother and uncle. cousins; nephew, Robert her very special canine friend Sammi Joe. charge he returned to Hastings where he Resources, she and Ronald traveled exten­ of Mass Burial Christian 2601 Lacey Road. Oowliag. Ml 49050. PaMor. Steve Olmstead. 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: fr30 «.m, Sunday (616) School HA a.m.. Sunday Evening Service 600 pm.; Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 fur. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father Al Russell. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 AO a m . Confession Saturday 3 J0-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastmp 49058 Senior Paior: Rev Mich. Clayton Garmon. Wm Service Times: Sunday School 9 00 a.m and 11A0 a m. 6A0 p m. (Small groups on 1st and 3rd Sunday nights). Wednesday: Dinner 5:45 p.m. Classes. 7A0 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. MI 49058. Rev. Bob Smith Phone 945­ 2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 10 30 a-m.; Sunday School. 9 30 a.m. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Wrmbrr CAmtc* of the World-Wide Anglican Communion." 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broadway and W Center St.) Church Office: (616) 945-3014 The Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe Hl. Rector Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 am. and 10 a.m. Culdren'i Chapel and Sunday School at 10 am Sunday Nursery Available at 10 am. CHURCH OF THE N AZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995 Church Website www.hopeun.txg. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007 Church Secretary­ Treasurer. Linda Cobb. Office hours. Tues. Wed.. Thur. 9 am to I pct Sun. Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sun. evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 A 4); Tues , Thun, from 9-11:30 am. I2AO-2:3O pm; Wed. 6-8pm Pioneer Club (Gr K-5) (evening meal at 6 pm); Wed 6-8 pm Middle School Youth A Sr. High Youth; Wed. 7 pm - Prayer Mtg. daughtcr, Laura Lampman of Woodland, one grandson. Gabriel Rose of Homer, Alaska, two step-grandch;idren. Jane Scobey and Terri Dow. both of Michigan and two sisters. am. Morning Worship Service; 6A0 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7 A0 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 am.; Worship 11 AO am.; Evening Service at 6A0 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7A0 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9391 Sunday Worship 11 ant; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday morning worship Sun3ay evening "New Beginnings" starts a’ 5:15 with meal. 5 30 adult until gr.wp, youth group, kids dub. 6:30 praise service. Covenant Prayer at noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men's Group Wednesdays group 2nd and 4th Thursdays al 7 p.m Christ's Quilters. Bible Study Thursdays 7 15 Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Coining in January, exploring spiritual gift* Bible study Church website countrychapelune.org. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH Coats Grove Rd Pastor 4887 Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessi­ ble and elevator Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10:30 a_m. ident of Hastings. METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchippersDeMunter. Sunday Worship 9.15 a.m. • Sunday School 10:30 a.m. FELLOW SHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Ixaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 tenth of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073 Sun. Praise A Worship 10:30 a.m.. 6A0 p.m . Wed 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for buys A girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call I-616-731-5194 or I-517-852-1806. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Dehor. Pastor Daniel Hofmann 623-5400 Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 am. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 am. Nursery presided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN C ATHOIJC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E Mam Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor. Phone 795-9030 Sunday Ma» 4:90 pan. First Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m. Confessions 30 minutes before Mass Rosary Prayer 30 minutes before Mass. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescriptions" 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd - 11:n. Michigan I Cochran Adventurers. Friday. April 8 6:30-1000 p.m. Rock Group. Saturday. April 9 - 900-100 p.m. Worship Planning Retreat; 5 p.m. Holy Communion Sunday. April 10 - 800 A 10:45 am. Holy Communion; 9:30 am. Sunday School; H/S Youth Outing. Monday. April 11-100-700 p.m. Red Cross Blood Drive: 700 p.m. Women of Faith. Tuesday. April 12 • 1:00 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. April 13- 10:00 am. Wordwatchers; 600 p.m Stewardship Committee Meeting. On December 23, FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor Sunday Services - 900 a.m Traditional Worship Services; 10:00 a.m. Coffee Hour. 10:10 am. Church School; 11:20 am. Contemporary Worship Services. Nursery care is provided for both services! April 7 - 8:30 a.m. Women's Bible Study; 7.00 p.m. Chancel Choir April 11 - 700 p.m. Ministry Meeting Night. April 12 - 7.00 p.m. Chancel Choir. April 13 6: 15 am. Men's Bible Study; 1200 p.m. Newsletter Deadline; 700 p.m. Personnel Committee; 7: 15 p.m. Praise Team. been 1990. Barb married John S. Sinclair Daniel, both of whom remain at home. Barb's stepfather, LouAnn and Don Warren; brother, Lenny (Tara) Case; her nephew. Hayden; her nieces. Chloe and Layna: stepbrothers, Chad and Craig Warren; her father, Kenneth (Tonya) Case and stepsiblings. Wyatt and Kennedy. As well as many uncles, aunts, cousins, and dear friends. Barb began her lifelong dream of becom­ ing an elementary school teacher at Delton Kellogg Schools, in the fall of 1990. Over the course of her teaching. Barb ■’ touched the liven^Jany children, and instilled a love oHdRmg in all that knew HASTINGS - Robert G. Sbellington, age her. She will be misted dearly by her stu­ 76, of Hastings, died Monday, April 4. 2005 ff dents. Barb recaved her masters degree in Early Developlnent Childhood from at in Grand Hospital Mr. Shellington was bom on February 3. Michigan University ih 1998. 1929 at Portland, the son of Emmett and Barb loved the outdoors. She enjoyed golf and was a member of the Hastings Country Mary (Bouck) Shellington. He was raised in Irving Township of Barry Club. Barb was an avid reader and gardener. County and attended Ryan rural school south She was a lifelong member of 4-H, along of with her children. graduating Freeport, in from 1946 Hastings High School. He lived in Freeport Memorial contributions can be made to the Kacy and Daniel Hooten Educational Fund Colleen to the Hastings area on E Center Rd. in 1997. Memorial Hooten on West State Road-Middleville, 16 years in Custer following his retirement and returned (P.O. Box 265, Hastings. MI 49058) and the Barbara Kent Community Rapids. Western He was married to Patricia L. McLaughlin Scholarship Fund at Delton-Kellogg Schools. on July 3,1948. Robert worked as service manager for the Ford Dealership in Hastings for 16 years and Dolores I. Skappei retired in 1981 from EW. Bliss Co. after 14 of Nashville, passed away April 4, 2005 at years employment. He was a former member of the Masonic Tendercare of Hastings. Lodge, K of P Lodge and Loyal Order of NASHVILLE - Dolores I. Skappei, age 73. Moose. Robert was an avid collector of She was bom March 19. 1932 in Hastings, the daughter of Floyd O. and Mary (Carpenter) Gallup. Dolores Classic Cars, die cast Tonka toy cars, license E. attended Hastings High School. She was married to plates and other collectables. Mr. Shellington is survived by his wife. daughters. Patricia; Gary Skappei for about 15 years. Campbell Dolores worked as a laborer in factories, as of Christine Middleville, Jo (Jack) Ellyn a nurse's aid, and then owned and operated Shellington of Big Rapids. Patricia (Marvin) Big Bob’s Pizza until its sale in 1989. Flikkema of Gwinn; five grandchildren. Todd Her favorite pastime was going to Bingo. Dukes. Stacy (Ben) Durian. Heather Spears. She also enjoyed spending time with her Shaun (Kendra) Sherman. Traci (Charlie) grandchildren. Hackney; nine great-grandchildren; sisters. She was preceded in death by her parents, HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street. Hastings. MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 900 a.m.-Noon and 1:00-300 p.m. Friday 900 am.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 8:30 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshments. UOO Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15. 9:30 and II am. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays al 7 p.m.. and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. hvs Chapel Memorial entrusted with the arrangements. degree in Elementary Education in 1990. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414 Michael Anton. Pastor Thursday, April 7 700 p.m. Choir; 700 p.m. Center Living Drive in Rangely, CO 81648. 1986. Barb then went on to graduate from Nazareth College in Kalamazoo, with a Daniel Charles Hooten, who survives. She is 301 E State Rd. (Corner of State Rd. and Boltwood Si across from Tom's Market) Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling A Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nursery available for all services. Sundays: Worship services 8:45 and IIXX) am. Quizzing Practice 8:30 am. Kids for Christ. 11XX) am. Wonhip Service only for 3 A 4 yr. olds. & 5 yr-4th grade dismissed during announcements. Sunday School for all ages KMX) am. Adult elec­ tives for April through August. Creation Class. Spiritual Warfare and Cafe Berea: Parenting by Heart. Sunday Evening Service 600 p.m. Tuesday: KMX) am.. SCAMPS (Senior Citizens). Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.. Adults; Sing'n Share & Foundation Class. Youth 6<h-12lh grades. Children 2 yrs. old through Sth grade. Faith Weaver Friends. Thursday: Senior Adult Coffee Hour. 9:30­ 1100 am Looking abend: VBS. •'Prayer Safan." August 1-5. 9 a.m-noon. Assisted Memorial Activity Fund. 222 Eagle Crest ed Hastings Area Schools and graduated in Floyd and Mary Gallup, a son. Richard of Barker Dorothy Shellington of Florida. Arizona. Frances Carol (Grant) Taggart, great grandchildren. Nicole, and a Robinson of Hastings, Ruth (Willard) Kidder sister. Rhea Gardner. of Jackson, Kate (Smith) Sherman of Florida, Surviving Grand arc Rapids. sons, David Taggart of Douglas (Judy) Taggart of brother. Bill (Verna) Shellington of Hastings; brothers-in-law, Dick McLaughlin. Ed Middleville, Daniel Taggart of Hastings; a (Mary) McLaughlin, Don (June) Heath, Chet daughter. Pat Brauer of Nashville; a sister. (Jerry) Barbara Gallup of Hastings; 17 grandchil­ Marilyn and Jeanne; numerous other nieces, dren; 29 great-grandchildren; and several nephews and a host of friends. Lyons; special nieces. Sharon. Preceding him in death were his parents; a nephews Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society (Breast Cancer brother. Howard, in World War II; and an infant brother, Wallace. Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday. Research). Respecting Mrs. Skappel’s wishes, there April 9,2005 at Wren Funeral Home. Charles will be no visitation. Private burial services “Chip" Hackney. Edward McLaughlin and will be held at a later date. Cheri Ruthniff will officiate. Visitation will Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral be Friday. April 8, 2005 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home Home in Hastings. Burial |_______ James E. Coleman_______ will be at Irving Township Cemetery. I Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice, calling cards for HASTINGS - Mr. James E. Coleman, age 76. of Hastings, died Monday. April 4, 2005 m Pennock Hospital. Monday. April 11. 2005 at Hastings First Presbyterian Church. Visitation Sunday. April 10,2005.2-4 p.m. at the Wren Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church. Pennock Hospital Foundation or Barry County Y.M.C.A. Arrangements by Wren Fuiteral our military personnel or a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are being made by Wren A memorial service will be held 3:30 p.m. Hastings. 0M3M1* Crest Eagle Dowling area on the family farm. She attend­ WOODLAND UNITED HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH ABUNDANT LIFE At his request, no services are planned. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barb grew up in the 2415 McCann Rd. (Irving). Rt Rev. David T. Hustwkk Rector. Sunday Service Times 9:15 a m Morning Prayer. HAO a.m. Holy GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073 Pastor Don Rome. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m Fellowship Time before t!«c service. Nursery , children's ministry, youth group, adult small group mtnrstry. leadership training. of his siblings have preceded him in death. LouAnn Case Warren. She was a lifelong res­ family also includes her beloved mother and Phone 269-721-8077 Pastor Patti Harpole His wi'e. the forme: Wilma Terry and six in Battle Creek on 1968, to Kenneth Case and 16. A mission of St. Rok Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 am. 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. service 9:45 am. Nursery provided Barbara was bom SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH FIRST B APTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor Pastor Dave Wood Sr - Adult Mmistnes; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a.m.. Morning Worship Service; 6A0 p.m.. Evening Service; 7A0 p.m Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pjn.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. of Kalama" .x). lowed at the Dowling Cemetery. also survived by her children. Kacy and Communion. Wednesday 6A0 p.m. Evening Prayer service All services using the traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For more informa­ tion and Holy Day service times call (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory ‘Mi9327. Visit our. website at http://www.chuTvhseekfnevchurch/ andrewmaw or e-mail us at rtrevhust srfckVyitoo.com. Betty Mcllvnin of Hastings and Helen Purdy brant. presided over the service. Burial fol­ January wife Bonnie Rose of Rangely, one Hospice of Michigan, Grand Rapids. Wednesday. March 30. ar St. Rose of Lima ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al RtnscH. Pastor. Oyer. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 am. Sunday School Hour. 11A0 PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Delton. Ml 49046 • 269-671-4193. Pastor, Bernard Blair, Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship Service 11 un.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m. Ford the family would appreciate contributions to Church. Reverend F. Alfred J. Russell, cele­ PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH In 2000 he moved to Rangely with his son from Rocky Survivors include his son. Craig and his For those wishing to honor her memory, held was A member of Lions Club international. Mr. Rose was a former scoutmaster. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and reading. held at a later date. Hooten. age 37. died Friday. March 25,2005. worked in management for the EW. Bliss Company. ing in Florida and Arizona. place and a private graveside service will be ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... Following his dis­ sively throughout the United States, winter­ Upon her request cremation has taken Barbara Colleen (Case) served his country in the European Theatre during World War 11. Lorraine loved to travel and following HASTINGS - he entered the United States Army where he Beadle of Florida; numerous dear friends and retirement from the Department of Natural Worship Together... Mr. Rose was bom September 11. 1917 in husband of 63 years. Ronald; daughters and Richard and Marian Beadle of Big Rapids; Hastings, MI 49058 Former - Hastings resident Donald H. Rose. 87. of Hastings, passed away Tuesday evening. grandchildren; 269-945-3252 COLORADO age 81. of Grand Rapids and fonnerly of She will be lovingly remembered by her Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths RANGELY. Home. Funeral Home of Hastings funeral-home.com). (www.wren- DOWLING - John S. Sinclair, age 53, of Dowling died Friday, April 1. 2005 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Sinclair was bom on July 21, 1951 in Hastings, the son of John Edsel and Elizabeth Jane (Mullen) Sinclair. He was raised in the Dowling area and attended the Dowiing school, graduating in 1970 from Hastings High School. He was married to Teresa M. Boles on July 19, 1980. John’s employment included Noteboom Concrete and Construction Co. and Hastings Aluminum Products. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting, trapping, and gardening. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and a loyal friend. Mr. Sinclair is survived by his wife. Teresa “Peach"; daughter. Tara (Lenny) Case of Dowling; son. Jason (Jennifer) Sinclair of Delton; daughter. Jessi Sinclair and fiance Rob Baker of Dowling; grandchildren. Hayden. Chloe and Layna Case; future granddaughter, Lilyana Sinclair, mother, Jane Sinclair of Hastings; brother. Jeff (Ann) Sinclair of Hastings; nieces, nephews, cousins, grand nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his father, sis­ ters. Martha and Mary Sinclair, grandmoth­ ers. Belle (Mullen) Doster, Mildred Sinclair, grandfather. Archie Sinclair. Services were held 2005 at Wren Wednesday. April 6, Funeral Home with Rev. William Storm and Rev. Jeffrey Worden offi­ ciating. Burial was at Dowling Cemetery. Casket bearers Steve Leary, Ron Miller, Dan Slocum. Terry Cole, Jason Sinclair and Lenny Case. Memorial contributions may be made to the John S. Sinclair Memorial Fund for the education of his grandchildren. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of home.com) Hastings (www.wrcn-funeral- �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 7. 2005 - Page 7 COLEMAN, continued from page 1 and self is third.' The Colemans have been called "great Hospital. Pennock Foundation and Pennock Ventures. In 1993, Jim’s vision and leadership missed but always appreciated." The Rev. Willard Curtis, retired pastor of “My earliest memory of Jim was as an out­ standing golfer.” Fisher said at last year’s examples of community servants" by Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher when the couple received th- Liberty Beil were formally recognized by the Michigan Hospital Association’s Governance Award for his outstanding service to health care.” Doele First Presbyterian Church, who will take part in Monday’s memorial service with Garrison, Liberty Bell ceremony. "He was one of the longest hitters at the country club and a club said Coleman was “gregarious, friendly, Award last year. One example of Coleman’s exceptional said. “Jim was always fair, objective, and treated all of us at Pennock Hospital with dignity and quick-witted and very positive. “He liked to be with people." Coleman served on the church’s Pastoral respect. He had a deep concern for the quali­ ty of care delivered to our patients, the wel­ Nominating Committee when Curtis was selected pastor in 1960, and the two have champion in 1963 and 197!.** Coleman started playing golf when be was around 9 or 10 years old. Carolyn said. He even played a few games last summer when he was ailing from his struggle with cancer. He also talked to his surgeons about golf, she fare and fair treatment of our employees, been friends ever since. Curtis said Coleman was also his insurance chuckled. Sally said a lot of her father-daughter mem­ carrier “He always gave careful, diligent attention ories were out on the golf course with her dad and good times on family vacations. “We always went away on spring break. public service was his 23 years on the Pennock Hospital Board of Trustees. “Pennock Hospital owes a great debt of gratitude to Jim Coleman and his family for their unwavering support and dedication to our fine and successful hospital,” said Pennock Health Services Chief Executive Officer Harry Doele. He and his wife, Lynette, first met Coleman in 1974 when Dcele moved to Hastings and started working at Pennock. “We wanted to purchase our insurance locally and since we were new to the area, 1 asked fellow employees who they would rec­ ommend as an insurance agent and Jim Coleman’s name was mentioned by several of my co-workers,” Doele said. “So, I went to the Coleman Agency, asked for Jim. told him medical staff and volunteers and the viability of Pennock Hospital." Carolyn, a former chairwoman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, said Pennock continued to be special to her hus­ band. "Ann Arbor (where Coleman had some of his surgeries) is great and they did wonderful work there, but if he had to be in the hospital, he was always glad il was Pennock Hospital. That was really important to him,” she said. Keller said her father "fought a good battle who I was and where 1 was employed and with cancer” and seemed to be doing better as late as last week. “He was not a complaining person,” purchased insurance through his agency. Even though he was a Pennock Hospital Board of Carolyn said, noting that her husband did not have a lot of pain. His first cancer related sur­ Trustees member at the time, he never men­ tioned his relationship with Pennock Hospital gery was in December, 2002 and he had more to his work.” Curtis said. Curtis also noted Coleman’s participation ‘ He was very happy when my brother David decided to come into the business.” she ship." he said. The Colemans also traveled to western Turkey on a trip led by Curtis. Coleman also liked local theatre, friends said of her father’s insurance agency. David is the fourth generation of the Coleman family said, and in the 1960s he once had the starring role in a Hastings production of Father founded by Jim Coleman’s grandfather George in 1908. His father Earl also had a Knows Best." Friend Don Button, ovzner of Hodges turn at the helm. Jewelry, who had morning coffee with Coleman on a regular basis said he could set his watch by Coleman’s arrival at the store at 9:20. “He outdid himself with a big heart." Lynette and me in a warm and friendly man­ surgery last October and had been working with a speech therapist. "He was making progress,” she said, and ner with respect and welcomed us to the com­ munity. We were both impressed with Jim the family thought he was slightly better after a recent trip to California. from the first time we met him. “As I progressed in my career at Pennock Hospital. I attended Board meetings and fre­ The Rev. Jeff Garrison, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, said Jim “trusted the quently worked with Jim as he was our board had a strong faith. chairman from 1981 to 1992. Jim’s overall Board tenure was from January 1970 to During the 15-months that he has known Coleman, he said he was impressed with his the University of Michigan, Button quipped. October 1993," Doele said. optimistic outlook and good attitude during his battle with cancer. Garrison said Coleman displayed all the qualities of a gentleman. Cokman. during our business transaction and treated "As chairman of the Board of Trustees, he guided this hospital through many difficult and challenging issues, ranging from the med­ ical-malpractice crisis in the late 1970s and early ‘80s to the Medicare reclassification of Pennock Hospital from rural to urban status as well as working with administration in recruiting many physicians who are here today. “During Jim’s Board leadership, a contem­ porary corporate healthcare structure was developed and is known today as Pennock Health Services, Pennock Lord” about what was happening to him and That vacation was important,” she said. with youth mission trips and zest to serve. Coleman was “a very faithful person at wor­ Button said of Coleman’s community contri­ butions. Coleman “was such a wholesome man. He appreciated life... He loved to live," he said. The two had been friends for 20 years and Button never heard Coleman say anything derogatory about anyone, except when a sports referee made a call that went against Playing golf was a favorite pastime for to head the Coleman Insurance Agency, Jim and Carolyn met in a speech class at the University of Michigan. "He used to say he hasn’t said a word since,” Carolyn quipped. The two were married after he graduated from U-M in 1950. He worked at the Ford Motor Co. in Dearborn for three years before the couple moved to Hastings. Coleman graduated from Hastings High School in 1946. His family’s local roots go back to 1852 when his great-grandparents Hiram and Julia Coleman moved from Orange County, New York to Johnstown Township in Barry County. Over the years, Jim Coleman was the recip­ ient of a number of other awards in apprecia­ including the Jaycees' Distinguished Service Award. r>? received Rotary’s coveted Red'Rose Citation in 1992. The Red Rose award is given to persons who have, through diligent use of their own time, demonstrated their con­ cern for a better community and world. The award was presented by the Rev Willard Curtis who spoke about Coleman’s scouting experience and other contributions. Curtis said Coleman still wore his Boy Scout pants when deer hunting and that it was "a real tes­ timony to his waist size over these many years.” The following year, Coleman was named a Paul Harris Fellow, which is the Rotary Foundation’s way of expressing its apprecia­ tion for a substantial contribution to its humanitarian and educational program. Rotarians also knew about Jim’s sweet tooth and how he loved to eat his dessert first before digging into the luncheon meal at club meetings. Coleman served as grand marshal of the Hastings Summerfest 25th Anniversary Grand Parade because of his designation that year as the Hastings Exchange Club’s Book of Golden Deeds Award recipient. Modestly. Coleman told a reporter he was “dumbfound­ ed" about receiving that award. When Storms presented the award to Coleman, he said if he had to choose another father figure, "I would ask Jim to be my dad,” and added that “He has enriched the lives of everyone he has touched.” Coleman was preceded in death by son Mitch. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Petmock Hospital Foundation or Barry County YMCA. tion for his contributions to the community, Jim served on the Hastings City Bank Board of Directors for 25 years, from 1969 to 1994. "His service to us, as it was throughout the community, was simply outstanding,” said Hastings City Bank President and CEO Mark Kolanowski. "Jim gave so genuinely and tire­ lessly, with a good heart and a great sense of humor. He was a friend, colleague and role model to so many of us. He will be arry County's t Complete rmting mpany HERE ARE THE RULES Full Service From Start to Finish! 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M-43 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-9554 �P«oe 8 - Thursday. April 7. 2005 - The Hastings Banner .ylnnie’.s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar The Ionia County Genealogical Society The Lake Odessa VFW Hall will be the City, Six Lakes. Edmore and Lakewood will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday. April 9. at setting for the monthly flea market on UMC. The 13 girls and three boys did a Lake Manor. The speaker will be han­ Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. very nice concert of a variety of music. Lunch will be available and tables will be For one segment, all the members spread for rent for vendors. out into the congregation, each with a the dling topic of early surveying Michigan, including the unusual in items used for markers on the section lines. The The new April page on the community dulcimer, and played the instruments in Good-bye guest Dear Annie: Last year, a longtime friend of my mother's passed away at the age of 94. The woman had a younger sister who was a Historical church calendars shows a summer view Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. of the Christian Reformed Church, now teners. The three guys had powerful voic- April 14. at Lake Manor. The speaker will known as Harvest Community Church on er to balance the much greater number of tionship with her older sibling, although we really close friend. Another thing, no one be David Hess, whose topic will be the lower Sixth Avenue. The original build­ girls singing. They were accompanied by don't know the details. knows we're going out, and everyone thinks I Ionia Free Fair. His is a familiar voice to ing had its altar at the east end. With a their school principal and his wife, a pas­ At the wake, Ms. Periwinkle said to my sports fans who listen to Lakewood High major addition to the south and a smaller tor and wife, three teachers and their mother. "I guess this is goodbye I won't see School ballgames on radio. addition to the north, it now has people music director-accompanist, who played you again." When my mother asked why. Ms. I want to be single again, but I don't want to facing north. The addition also gave the keyboard. “Mr. Smallwood." who played Periwinkle told her that with her sister gone, hurt Alison’s feelings. The other problem is, for them, introduced the group and asked she wouldn't have a place to stay. Foolishly, there is a girl who likes me and thinks I'm sin­ my mother volunteered, "If you return, you gle. I like "Cyndi" only as a friend, too. Lake Odessa Area This week, April 4-8. has been spring break for Lakewood students and staff. congregation much basement needed full view and close up to a cluster of lis­ how many in the audience had ever visit­ space. The Rev. George Speas. retired United Brethren pas­ ed Red Bird on a work camp experience. A great many raised their hands. This tor. is Tilling the pulpit for likeiy accounts for the number of church­ Rev. Don Ferris for the first es two Sundays of April while from Pastor Don is on vacation. Bowne Center. represented. Grand Visitors Haven. were Peace. Clarksville distant acquaintance of ours. This younger sister, "Ms. Periwinkle." had a stormy rela­ dumped her a long time ago. (I did. but we got back together. 1 can't say no.) can stay with me." Well, the lady showed up So what do I do with Alison, whom I want the first week of June and has been staying to dump (but definitely stay tight friends with Mom ever since. with) Ms. Periwinkle has broken untold dishes, and Cyndi. who wants boyfriend? Please work your «ne *s magic. a — spotted figurines. Mom's sewing machine and more. LeValley. She's a sweet lady, but she is rough on the Dear Brockvillr. We sent our wand to the and some Broken Down in Brockvdle toward repair shop, but we'll give it a try the old-fash­ Coming on April 19. the local churches. A display of Appalachian expenses, and helps herself to anything and ioned way. Apparently, you are pretty popular Ionia Area Hospice will be crafts was in the Gathering Room for everything. She doesn't lift a finger to clean, with the laf’/es. so you might as well learn sale. Light refreshments also were served but she • nakes frequent efforts to prepare food how to ext icate yourself from such tricky sit­ there. we do mt find palatable, leaving incredible uations. because they arc vure to come up in messes for others to tidy up. And whenever 1 the future. host a for grief support meeting at Fellowship Hall from 1 to 3 p.m. Call 527­ 0681 for more information. A full house was on hand Sunday evening to welcome the choir of Red Bird Jerry and Befy Bennett returned home Sunday from their winter in the south. We expect the number will grow day by day with the snowbirds flying back to their home roosts. Kentucky. With warm weather early this week, This was the final program there was a flurry of leaf raking and even on their spring tour, which some leaf fires in area yards. Mission had from stops Rochester in hardware, contributes very little take my mother out to eat. Ms. Periwinkle First, be honest. Tell Alison you think she’s tags along and expects me to pay for her meal. a terrific friend, but you aren't interested in Mom doesn't want to hurt the woman's her as a girlfriend. We know you don't want to feelings, so she refuses to ask Ms. Periwinkle hurt her. but if you keep pretending, it will when she intends to leave. Any suggestions? - only hurt her more later. - El Paso. Texas Second, learn to say no. Break the news to Dear El Paso: You probably have an idea Cyndi that you think she's really nice. bu>’ you now why Ms. Periwinkle didn't get along with don't want to be tied down right now. We Ohio, her sister. She's a freeloader. Ask your mother think you're smart to stay single, so don't let Bay if she would like your help getting Ms. these girls pressure you into doing something (Mich.), Periwinkle to leave. If so, inform Ms. you don’t want to do. Periwinkle that you are buying her a ticket home and the bus/train/plane leaves in one See us for color Health Line by Scott B. Brasseur, M.D. week. You also will come by to help her pack and take her to the airport. Don't take no for an answer. The cost of her ticket is a small price to pay Dear Annie: Last weekend, my wife and I for peace of mind and intact crockery. copies, one-dour attended a student drama productiot' at a small college. The production wasn't profes­ Forget flirtation sional. but it was put together with enough effort and care to be taken seriously. 1OO5 West Green Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 . Telephon*-: 269 945 2419 Internal Medicine The play was presented in a small theater Dear Annie: My wife and I went to a local fdoto frdeessing went down, 1 heard a rhythmic hissing. The During the evening, the gentleman in the row sound made it nearly impossible for me to in front of us handed my wife his cell phone concentrate on the dialogue, and it was loud the line. She did, and it turned out to be some and all your Why is it so hard to lose weight? I have tried dozens of diets and I try to exercise but I don't get anywhere. guy in a different section who thought she was cute and called his friend who was sitting in front of us. My wife actually stood up and started waving at this guy. When she did that, I reached up and tugged op her elbow, asking printing needs. The answer to this question rests with understanding how your body uses food. Food is simply "human fuel" like gasoline is "automobile fuel". When your car runs "out of fuel", it stops running. When a human runs low on fuel, they become thin and could also eventually stop running arid die (starvation). Fuel is measured in terms of calories. The more food you eat, the more calories you consume. At the same time, your body is constantly using up fuel. You bum very little when you are in idle (sleeping), more when you are awake and even more when you are exercising. Your body does not ever want to waste calories that you eat therefore if you eat more calories than you use up in a day, the body will "store up* the extra calories as fat to use later when you don't eat so much. The average adult who eats "a well balanced diet" will consume about 2,000 calories/day and up to 2,800 calories per day if fast­ food. restaurants and snacks are a part of your diet. Those "on a diet" will still consume 1,600 calories even on their best days. The body at "idle* will use up about 1.500 calories per day and running at 4 ’/, miles per hour will only bum off an additional 900 cakzies/hour. If you stuck to a 1,600 calorie diet (that's only 400 calories, 4 times per day) everyday and ran for 60 minutes everyday, your net calorie loss would be about 5,600 calories per week. That amounts to only about a one pound weight loss. Now. ifthere is any cheating with food (because I've been good all week or I was at a party or I had to stop and eat somewhere), or you skip on any of your exercising, your weight loss will be less than one pound per week and actually probably would represent a weight gain.. .even though your "on a diet". Unfortunately, eating has become more than simply a source of nutrition. It has become a way we celebrate together, as well as for comfort during loneliness and stress. We also have a hard time passing up the "all you can eat" and the economical "super­ sized* meals. Exercising on the other hand takes time, it hurts, the weather is often bad, the gym is closed or to expensive or you just don't feel like exercising now...so pass the chips. It's tough...really tough...but your health depends on it. her to return the cell phone to its owner. M&MM7 enough to be audible to the performers. It continued unabated throughout the perform­ ance, and I realized ii was coming from a woman directly in from of me who was using a small, portable high-tech oxygen device. This was the source of the hissing. Normally, making noise during a perform­ ance is discourteous, but this woman obvious­ I admit I was jealous, but I also worried she ly had a disability. I said nothing to her, but I was giving these guys the wrong signal. There don't feel her illness excuses her from the was no way for the guy on the phone to know common courtesies expected of people &t a she was married. She turned around and live performance. What do you do in a situa­ snapped at me, saying, "I'm just having fun." tion like this? - R.S. in Wisconsin When we got home, I said her behavior was Dear R.S.: You can’t expect those with not only rude but could have led to a con­ ambulatory disabilities to stay home because frontation. She accused me of being posses­ their equipment makes noise. This woman sive and said we won't be going out together most likely hoped her breathing apparatus until I get over my jealousy. Now what? -­ would be tolerated, since the performance Disgruntled, Loving Husband was small, intimate and non-professional. Dear Husband: Your wife enjoyed being Under those circumstances, you must make the object of flirtatious attention, but her the best of it. If we were in your shoes, we behavior was inappropriate, risky and disre­ would have acted exactly as you did and said spectful to you. 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April 15 is just one ally "convert" your traditional IRA into a cash out your 401(k) as a lump sum distri­ more day. But it's a significant date for tax-free Roth IRA. but you will have to pay bution. although you'd likely face a big tax another reason: It's the last day you can the taxes that this conversion would trigger. hit, in addition to an immediate 20 percent contribute to your IRA for the 2004 tax When you roll over your 401(k), you'll withholding. Before deciding what to do year. So. if you haven't "maxed out" your get some key advantages. First, you'll avoid with your 401(k). consult with your tax and IRA yet. take action now. all immediate taxes and penalties. Second, financial professionals. fast You can contribute up to $3,000 - or you'll continue to benefit from tax deferral. Hard to "overload" on IRAs $3 JOO if you're 50 or older - to either a tra­ And third, your IRA may offer more invest­ When it comes to investing in IRAs. it’s ditional or Roth IRA for 2004. (For the ment options than a 401 (k) pian. hard to get too much of a good thing. So 2005 tax year, you can put in up to $4,000 While a rollover from a 401(k) to an IRA to your IRA. or $4,500 if you're 50 or does offer some important benefits, it isn't tunities - they could pay off nicely when older.) Your traditional IRA contributions your only choice when you depart a job. you reach retirement. may or may not be tax-deductible, but in For example, you could leave your 401(k) This entire site Copyright C 2005 Edward any case, your tamings grow on a tax- assets with your old employer, if the plan Jones deferred basis. Although Roth IRA contri­ permits. Or. if you are taking a new job. take full advantage of all your IRA oppor­ butions are not tax-deductible, your earn­ By Joyce Weinbrecht invited to join them. As the number of atten­ ings will grow totally tax-free, provided meet certain conditions. (Keep in The Old Brick School, sometimes referred dees was growing smaller and smaller, this you to as the Red Brick School, was located on decision was for the best. In 1963, this asso­ mind, however, than if you take Roth or IRA distributions before you the southeast comer of Clark and Coats ciation voted to join the Kilpatrick School traditional Grove roads, in Section One of Castleton reunion; in 1968 Euper and South Jordan reach 59 1/2. you may be subject to a 10 Township. Schools joined them, and in 1969 the Hager percent IRA penalty, along with ordinary School; in 1972 the Wellman School; and by income taxes.) Celestia Cole St. John remembered of her 1975 alumni of all of the Woodland Township school that: “My first teacher was Miss Mary Wheeler, afterwards Mrs. Isaac Hager, and no other Schools were invited to attend. 1976, Inez Cole Ragla and Mabie “In Do whatever it takes to fully fund your IRA, every single year. If you find it hard to come up with the entire amount in a lump could have been so tender and patient with Landis Balyeat were the only persons present sum. divide the contribution limit by 12 the little backwoods child... from the Old Brick, and Mabie Landis stu­ and make monthly payments. To make it dents. they were also former teachers at some even easier on yourself, set up a bank “The little Red Schoolhouse abided only a few short bright years, and one black night, of November 25, 1859, it went up on wings of reunions continued to be held annually until Woodland the Schools. These joint flame and clouds of smoke and the morning 1983. when the group was disbanded due to saw only a heap of ashes. Grave suspicious as the inevitable effect of the passage of time on to the origin of the fire - as there was no attendance." peaceable pioneer fathers made no accusa­ directly from your checking or savings account and placed into your IRA. Consider a "rollover" William Clifford, Melissa Titus, Will Titus, IRA. For example, if you are planning to leave your job, you can roll over ali or part tion. The desolating fire left our fathers a dif­ Minnie ficult problem about a school that winter, Wellman, Elina Miller, Minor Barnum, Byron which was solved by having no school that Barnum. term, and I well remember the long tedious George Hecker, El.’a Hecker, Arvilla Whitney, winter days that seemed so dull and listless. Ella Priest. Marga Burgman, Addie Burgman, traditional “When spring returned, they counciled Flora Morgan, Cora Ennis, Orson Sheldon, after-tax 401 (k) salary deferrals, but trans­ together and decided to build a small rough Ella Groff. George Shores, Mark Powlas, ferring these after-tax contributions could board shanty, that could be used, in future, for Mina Fox, Kittie Fox, Borda Hager, Laura lead to taxable consequences. a woodhouse that would do to have a summer Brainard. Valoice Roosa, James Wheeler. If you roll your 401 (k) over to a tradi­ tional IRA. youdarMiJId the value of your Cole, Elmer Corsett. Peaster, Henry Lafayette Hubert Marrs, term of school in. while they erected a fine Leroy Wheeler, new house. They changed the site from one- Turner. Ellen Titus. Alma Corsett, Celestia Burchnell Ferrell, Mary half mile west of the comers to the northwest Cole, Martin Cole, Albert Wellman, Jennie comer of the Harvey Sheldon farm, now Snoke. Henry Barnum, Libbie occupied by Mr. Jorgensen - and decided to Peaster, Ettie Marrs. Charley build a brick house, which they did, manufac­ Bradley, turing the brick just across the road west of Hecker, the new site and a little north of this grove, Priest, John Burgman. Ellgah for the new house. Charles Phillips Sr. took Morgan, the contract for brick and building. Chet Jerry Hecker, Ennis, and in 1860 Miss Caroline Adams of Flint Park, Will Fox, Cyrus Hager, taught the summer term of school, beginning Aimertine Cooper. Della Roosa, in May and closing in September. The build­ Elsie Johnson, Viola Wheeler, ing was a rough affair... Perpetwia Ferrell, Henry Smith, “At last the brick was ready, the foundation Hannah Turner, Amanda Titus, was laid and the new temple of learning Alveretta Corsett, Sarah Cole, began to take form. The President was not Ida Cole, John Jacobs, Carrie invited, and no special ceremony attended the Snoke, Albert Barnum, Rosa laying of the comer stone, but David Coville, Peaster, Dudley Marrs, Will whom some of you may remember, laid the Bradley, Frank Hecker, Bel) first brick and J. St. John, who may be known Hecker, to a few here, had the honor of placing the Burgman, Jasper last brick in place on the wall. Gradually Laura those walls arose, and to the dwellers in hum­ Milton ble log houses, seemed quite a pretentious Robinson, Lona building, with eight, nice large windows and Mary with two doors, each facing the street. 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The Saxons open the season at hold all their opponents under 80 points. “Our biggest strength is balance." said sec­ Also returning arc senior captains Katie ond year bead coach Brian Teed. “We don’t Lawrence and Amber Peck. Lawrence leads a have a lot of depth, but we do have quality at , each position." The Saxons deepest group is its group of solid group of sprinters that includes junior Deanna Hill, and sophomores Amy Ingle and Justine Robbins. distance runners, led by juniors Natalie Sophomore Bethany Gteseler and sopho­ Pennington and Jamie VanBoven and sopho­ more Sheila Carpenter hope to add some mores Allyssa Case and Tiffany Edwards. depth to the list of Saxon sprinters this sea­ Teed likes the look of his competitors in the field events as well. Senior captain Karhlyn Rounds will lead a young group of Moser. Hastings girls’ finished with a 3-4 record in the O-K Gold Conference last spring, and includes freshmen and home against the Middleville Trojans on Only one golfer with more than a season of experience by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Senior Amanda Hurless is the only player returning to the Hastings varsity girts’ golf Thompson and sophomore Kristina Dobbin. Brittany Hartman. Kim Janose. and that Caledonia, son. Peck leads a solid hurdle crew that includes Nicole throwers Middleville. team this spring with more than one year of varsity experience. That has head coach Brace Krueger talk­ ing about being competitive, rather than being champions. “We can be competitive if we play at our best every night." hie said. Hurless is the only player with multiple season of varsity experience, but there are a number of others who took their swings with the varsity last season. Returning are seniors Hailey Norton and Dannielle Prough, juniors Nikki Meredith and Brooke Koons, and sophomore Erin Fluke. Last year’s team finished fifth in the six-team O-K Gold Conference, finishing ahead of Wyoming Park. The outlook is much the same this season in the league, the perennial contenders Thomapple Kellogg. Caledonia, and South Christian expected to lead the way. “We need to strive for consistent improve­ ment throughout the season." said Kraege. . “This team will never give up on them­ selves.” Tigers must be better than Yank’s, Bo-Sox, and Twins Looking to break into the varsity line-up for the first time is junior Krystal Pond, she is one of a large number of new players who are enthusiastic to get the season started. The first of six O-K Gold Conference jam­ borees will be played on April 14. at Natalie Pennington Wyoming Park. Newspapers, websites, radio and television broadcast were filled with opening day Amanca Hurless insights this week. That’s right. The flowers, the birds, and the voice of the turtle are back. It’s spring, and baseball has begun. I want nothing more this summer, than for the Tigers to be a better baseball team than Hastings boys’ track team at its largest in 5 seasons they were a year ago, or the year before that, and the year before that, and every year since by Brett Bremer 1993. Sports Editor Well, that’s not true. I want them to be better than they were every year since 1987. Sure, .500 is a step. It’s great, but it’s not the play-offs. After their amazing start on opening day with Jeremy Bonderman doing his best Cy young impression and Dmirtri Young doing his best Babe Ruth impression, the Tigers slipped up Wednesday. They lost game two to the Royals, 7-2. Many of the faces on the 2005 Hastings varsity boys’ track and field team are new, but they are numerous. The team will be its largest in five years, as Only 160 more games to go. 47 young men are out. That has head coach Paul' Fulmer excited. As of yesterday afternoon they were tied with the Twins and Royals for second place in Fulmer is beginning his 20th season with the the American League Central behind 2-0 Cleveland. Detroit will have a better ball team this year than in the past few. as long as Magglio Saxon track and field program. Ordonez can get over his dizziness, and a starting pitcher or two behind Bonderman can short, but talented one. Looking to lead the The list of experienced competitors is a way this season will be senior Joel Maiville, give opposing batters a little dizziness of their own. The stories in newspapers and on TV are filled with former players, long-time ball park employees, and loyal fans, with almost all of them predicting an amazing season. Many even say the Tigers will be contenders this season. Contending for what. I’m not sure of. Contending for a World Series championship? I can’t imagine it Contending for a Central Division title? Doubtful. who qualified for the state meet a year ago in the long jump and is one of the best in the area in the sprints. Fulmer said he thinks that his sprinters could surprise people this season. Maiville was third behind TK graduate Darrin Tape Contending for a spot in the play-offs? I don’t think so. Why not A? The Yankees, Red Sox, Angels, Twins. Braves. Marlins, and Cardinals. Why not number two? The Twins. Why not number C? The Twins, the Yankees, and the Red Sox. and Wayland grad’ Nick Wysocki in the O K Gold’s 100-meter championship last spring. Also returning i\ Neil Moore, who special­ izes in the 800-meter ran. and Alex Kimble to The Tigers have to be better than one of those three teams to make the play-offs in the take on the 1600- and 3200-metcr races. AL, and that’s not worrying about any other team in the AL that thinks its made improve­ Junior Eric Gillespie looks to lead an inexpe­ ments this season. rienced group of throwers, and also take his They Tigers may be a better team than last year, but all those teams are also better than the Tigers were last year, and are probably still better than the Tigers this year. Second place in the AL Central would be a victory for me. In reality. I want to see the Tigers prove that they're better than the Royals, the Indians, and the White Sox. That does­ leaps at the high jump pit. “I’m very excited about the numbers and the hard work the kids are putting in,” said Fulmer. He hopes that those two things will help his n’t sound so tough, does it? Then, maybe. I’ll be as giddy about their chances as a fan who hasn't missed an open­ ing day since 1972 or the guy selling peanuts outside the stadium. 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The Saxons open up their season at home HASTINGS NAPA 948-9696 Attoewys al Law 607 N Broadway. Hastings 945-3495 PRIORITY COLLISION 412 Haynes Loop, Hastings (behind Daval's) 269-945-7777 J-AD GRAPHICS Quality Printers & PubKshm 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 7. 2005 — Page 11 Saxons hopes a year’s worth of work will pay off by Brett Bremer Sports Editor What happens in the first few days of prac­ tice before the spring season is very impor­ tant Weather is bad. Teams are often forced to practice indoors. Games start sooner than most coaches feel they should. Then, h’s spring break, and many teams break up and go their own ways. That may be to the advantage of this sea­ sons’ Saxon varsity girls’ soccer team. Many of the girls nave been working much will be the liaison to the midfield from the defense. She’ll be looking to get the ball ahead to Lowe and Knorp running in the cen­ ter midfield. “The combination of that middle will be very strong this year for us. and hopefully will prove to be fruitful." said Derrico. “Creating the right combination on the out­ sides is going to be key.’’ “We have plenty of players who can play several positions, which will be very benefi­ cial to us in the long run. as well as give inc longer than a couple weeks on their soccer more to work with. That middle core works very well together, and although only playing with each other for a short period of time, “The girls have also put a lot of time into the off-season this year, with several of them they have really learned how to read and anticipate each others moves. It’s fun to participating in a speed and strength program, as well as swimming, lifting, and playing watch.” Others playing key roles will be Tolger as a distributing forward, and Howell, Cooney. Jacobs, and Dakin as strong outside midfield­ indoor soccer more in the on-season," said third-year head coach Sarah Derrico. The Saxons are led back to the field this spring by six seniors, Betsy Acker, Theresa Constantine, Ashley Lowe, Kelsey Howell, Allison Cooney, and Katrina Jacobs. Also returning are juniors Kati Dakin, Kristi Tolger, and Rene Winegar, along with sophomores Dana Shilling, Natali Knorp, and Molly Wallace. Anchoring the defense at the sweeper posi­ tion. Shilling will be the key defender, and playing stopper in front of her is Acker who ers. “The ball skills and attitudes have become so much better over the last year of every­ one," said Derrico. “It’s amazing to me what these girls can do and only because they worked on it in the off-season. It will defi­ nitely be an interesting season as this senior group of six girls wants a good season more than ever.” An experienced defense should be able to help out the two young Saxon goalkeepers. sophomore Leann Pratt and junior Katie Trahan. Junior Jackie DuFour will look to help out on defense this season, while the other key newcomers look to strengthen the offensive attack, freshmen Sam VanDenack and Tara Scheessel and sophomore Lexy Rugg. “Scoring will be more of a strength this year than in any year in the past," said Derrico. “We have numerous finishers, and a few with amazing placement and power on the ball." The girls have been working on Derrico’s style of a controlled passing game, and arc getting more comfortable with that type of play all the time. “If these girls show up with the right frame of mind at each and every game, and keep working hard as they have since the end of last season until now. then we have inc poten­ tial to be a top contender in the O-K Gold," Derrico said. The Saxons will have to contend with Holland Christian, which is always tough, and South Christian at the top of the confer­ ence standings. The Saxon girls also need to be ready to face their rivals from Thomapple Kellogg and Caledonia, when they meet dur­ ing the conference season. Hastings opens league play at home, against Middleville. April 18. Coach says he sees 20-win potential Allison Cooney by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Second-year bead coach Dennis Beecham doesn’t expect his Saxon varsity softball team to take baby steps this season. The Saxons finished last year with a record of 5-20. He thinks this year’s team could flip­ flop those numbers. “We’ve got a shot to get at least 20 wins this season,” said Beecham. Returning is the battery of senior pitcher Halie Terrel and senior catcher Alex Greenfield trying to make sure opponents have a tough time putting their bats on the ball. When they do, the Saxon battery' is backedup by a talented infield that includes senior second baseman Amber Main and a couple of newcomers, junior shortstop Kaity Kendall and junior third baseman Brandi Sutfin. Terrel will take over first base when she’s not pitching. Junior Katilyn Kuit will take over in tl>e center of the diamond when needed. She may be needed a lot, not because Terrel will have any problems, but because many of the O-K Gold Conference contests this season are double-headers. The league season begins April 25, against Middleville. The Saxons will have plenty of tune-ups prior to that. The season gets started Thursday, April 14, at Delton Kellogg. "We’re solid all the way through,” said Beecham. “Our outfield has really devel­ oped.” Other returnees include outfielders Halie Terrel Kevin Davis London, Sophia Stavale, and Allison Bryans. Newcomers looking to make their mark are senior Amanda Keeler and jun­ iors Jodi Jolley. Kelly Wilson, and Monica Treadwell. “It’s going to be tough to get everybody playing time." Beecham said. “Il’s just going Stephanie to be who’s hitting the ball and who’s catch­ ing if Il’s not only the immediate future that looks bright for£axon softball. Beecham said that the program actually had to make cuts this spring, with 19 players trying out at each of the program’s three levels. Saxons want to stay successful by Brett Bremer Sports Editor A solid nucleus returns from the Saxon Saxon tennis wants to get on a winning track in 2005 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There has been a numbers boom for many Saxon sports programs this spring. It wasn't any different for the varsity boys* tennis team. There are 32 young men out for tennis. Of the 32, nine are returning letter winners with experience. That bodes well for bead coach Rich Pohja in his 11th season leading the program. Much of the experience is at the top of the line-up, with three of the four Saxon singles players beginning at least their third season as a singles player. At the very top spot, senior Mark VanderVeen is stepping into the hot seat, playing first singles for the first time after being in the third slot a year ago. Junior J J. Quick returns at second singles, and should have a strong year, while senior Paul Wanland played fourth singles a year ago and has moved up into the third spot. Junior Steve Peurach was a doubles player a season ago, and has improved his game to move into the fourth singles spot. Quick earned the Saxons lone victory. 6-3. 6-3, in a 7-1 loss to Otsego when the team opened play on the road March 23. That wasn’t quite the way the Saxons hoped to open the season. Pohja said that his biggest goal for the season is to start winning. He’s also working to push the youngsters to play more tennis. Juniors Steve Bolo and Brad Mead are out for the team for the first time, and expect to break into the doubles line-up, along with Alex McMillan. Brian Cottrell. Nate Frame, Eric Frith, and Josh Newell. Pohja expects those guys to provide a solid doubles base, and push the singles players to improve ahead of them. The Saxons want to finish in the middle of the O-K Gold Conference this spring. That means topping the other teams in the middle of the league, like Thomapple Kellogg and Caledonia. The Saxons take on TK at home Thursday, April 14. The always powerfuli-Holland Christian. South Christian, and Byron Center expect to be battling it out at the top of the league this season. • varsity baseball team that won 20 games last season, and finished just two games out of first place in the O-K Gold Conference. “(Allerding) has tremendous power at the plate and will never give anything less than 100-pcrcent,” said Evans. Garrett hit with some power last season, and had an on-base average of nearly .500. The returnees all played their roles well a Helping out the mostly new pitching staff season ago. but now there are new roles. will be senior catcher Andy Kelly, who will They need to be the leaders. catch the bulk of the games for the first time. “Last season was a major achievement for Brandon Sutfin will also see some catching our kids and our program." said Saxon coach duties, but will most often be helping center Marsh Evans. “The key to a successful pro­ gram though, is being good year in and year fielder Tyler Jiles anchor down the outfield. Also on the roster this season arc Jeremy Mike out. This is what we arc striving for this sea­ Cuddahee son.” (short-stop/pitcher). Jack Hoke (infielder). Kevin Davis was the number three starter (infielder), McPhillips Travis Taylor (infielder), Austin Hurless for the Saxons on the mound last season, and (infielder/pitcher). Matt Teunessen (outfield- will be called upon to anchor the staff this cr/pitcher), Branden Curtis (catcher/first- year. He was 5-1 a year ago. with a save and base). Dan Secord (outfielder), and Andy an ERA of 2.02. Miller (pitcher/first-base). When Davis is not on the mound, he will “We have high expectations of ourselves as find himself in the middle infield with Andy individuals and as a team, now we have to do Griggs. the work necessary to reach those expecta­ “Andy does all the little things well that don’t always show up on the slat sheet." said Evans. First baseman Scott Allcrding and third baseman Mike Garrett will be called upon to Mark VanderVeen big hits when the Saxons arc at the plate. help out the pitching staff, and also provide tions.” Evans said. ‘ The Saxons will be in action new week Thursday at Delton Kellogg for a double header. The O-K Gold Conference season begins Monday, April 25. at Thomapple Kellogg. �Pago 12 - Thursday April 7. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Former Saxon in Daytona with GVSU Victoria Andrews, a 2004 Graduate of Hastings High School, will be traveling to Daytona Beach to compete in the Chick-HH- A Cheer and Dance Collegiate Championship with the team from Grand Valley State University. Andrews has been a cheerleader since jun­ ior high. She moved to Hastings in 2001 and joined the Hastings Cheer team. She compet­ ed at Cheer Michigan the Coaches Association state finals her junior and senior years with the Saxons. After Andrews enrolled at Grand Valley State University, she tried out for the all-girl cheer team. She has cheered on the Lakers during football and basketballs games. She even cheered at University of Michigan’s Big House for GVSU, football finals game against Michigan Tech, with over 60,000 fans in attendance. GVSU’s cheer and dance teams attended cheer camp at University of Michigan this past summer and won a bid to compete at Nationals. After submitting a video of their performance they were awarded a scholarship for housing and transportation. The GVSU all girl, co-ed, and dance teams . left April 5, for Daytona were they will com­ pete against the best college teams in the nation. Andrews sister in-law. Rosemary Andrews will be traveling to watch her compete. “It’s a Grand Valley State University cheerleader Victoria Andrews celebrates at the GVSU Fieldhouse with neices Mallory and Carina Andrews. drcam come true for her to cheer at a college The competition will be broadcast on CBS level, and to be able to see her compete at a Spoils April 23 at 2 p.m. and Fox sports net national championship is so exciting.’’ May 10 at 3 p.m. The 2005 Barry County Christian School girts' soccer team. Team members are. front. Lisa Schuurmans, middle from left, assistant coach Ben Conklin, Katie Garrison. Renee Holley. Sarah Tobias, coach Craig Wisner, back, Allison DeMsiga. jig Rozema, Linsey Faber. Sara Rozema, and Ahstey Webb. Missing trom photo are Heidi Buskirk and assistant coach Meredith Rozema. BCCS girls split first two games of the 2005 season The Barry County Christian School’s Lady The Eagles rallied to break a 2-2 tie in the Friday, but were over powered by the Clinton second half. Their third goal was scored by County Home Schoolers. 3-0. Jill Rozema off an assis? from Renee Holley. The Eagles had some offensive success, In the last 10 minutes of the second half with 10 attempts on goal, but couldn’t find Otsego tied it up again. Then, with two min­ the back of the net. utes remaining. Gie Eagles’ Ashley Wd»b The Eagle defense didn’t to too bad. BCCS goalie Lisa Schuurmans stopped 21 attempts on goal by Clinton County. game on Tuesday April 12, at 5 p.m.. behind the school on the comer of McKeown & M­ 79 in Hastings. game, with the Eagles coming back v/ith a goal shortly after, by Allison DeMaagd. Otsego and B.C.C.S each scored a second goal tying it up at the half, with the Eagles' Barry County Christian opened its season Tim Stahl watches as his shot for $10,000 from half court comes up well short, at the end of the Dreisbach Pontiac's March Madness on Wheels event. (Photo by Brett Bremer) coming from Webb making it 2-2. Bowne joins Grand Rapids team for inaugural season A brand new basketball league opens its inaugural season Friday night in Grand Rapids, and Hastings graduate Tony Bowne will be a big part of the show. Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics processing. The game is also sped up by a 22-second “The IBL game is faster, more athletic, and league more fun than anything fans have seen at the basketball level in two decades.” said designed around the concept of a faster, more professional skilled game, according to the league’s web­ league commissioner Mika! Duilio. The IBL vision is a two-pronged approach Bowne will play for the Grand Rapids says Duilio on the league's website, “An IBL Flight, which opens its season against the team is based on affordability for the owner Vancouver Volcanoes April 8. at Wyoming combined with an extremely entertaining Park High School. He’ll be joined by Central product for the fan. The fusion of both con­ Michigan University teammale TJ. Meerman cepts. affordability with an entertaining prod­ on the team made up primarily of players who uct, is the formula for a sports team surviving played at various Michigan colleges and uni­ and thriving.” The league will have 17 teams in its inau­ versities. All the team’s home games will be played at Wyoming Park High School. features, excitement and gural season. The league recruits in clusters, which are groups of teams within driving dis­ The IBL is centered around two unique affordability. Excitement for the fans, and affordability for its owners. Dreaming of owning ate inbounding of the basketball. shot clock. site. PRINT PLUS for quality film quarter, and there is an emphasis on immedi­ The International Basketball League (IBL) is a new professional City of Hastings. 1012 N. Ferris Street. The vaulted ceiling and unique interior make this 1,920-squarefoot Cape Cod a must-see. 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(Photo by Brett Bremer) FOR SALE BY OWNER scored her second goal of the night off a Otsego scored the first goal early ir the The Lady Eagles play their next home TV awarded, but not jlfyOOO Baptist Eagles tried for their second win of the season The game eliminates dead time with two rules. Teams are allowed only one timeout per tance of each other to save owners money. Teams make only one trip per season to each of the other clusters. The clusters arc based in the Midwest and the Northwest. There are four teams in Michigan, the Flight, the Macomb County Mustangs, the Battle Creek Knights, and the Detroit Pros. We can help WANTED: BUS DRIVERS Our friendly, knowledgeable loan Delton Kellogg School is in need of bus drivers, routes available now! Exporianco not nocossary ~ wo win train. Must bo able to obtain a C D L and ail other endorsements. officers will be happy to show you a Applications accepxec ax me superintenaenx s onic© at 327 N. 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Court Street • Hastings, MI 49058 Hastings City Bank 269-945-2401 HCB Mortgage Company www.hastingscitybank.com Member FDIC at �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, April 7. 2005 - Page 13 Maple Valley girls dominate a second indoor invitational Maple Valley girts won mote than half the at events University’s Jack Skoog That was one of seven events where the Indoor Track Lions' finished first in the 13-event meet. and Field Meet for Division 3 and 4 The trio of Abbott. Tobias, and Felmlee teamed with Jenny Ellison to form an teams last Wednesday. were kept, but the No team scores her time of 8.48 seconds. Michigan Central unbeatable 4x200-meter relay team. The Lions won Lions dominated the individual results. No where were they more dominant that event with a time of 1:54.1, more than five seconds better than than in the 60-meter dash, where three of the the first four across the finish line were Montabella High School. Lion ladies. Amy Abbott won the event in foursome in second place from Maple Valley won all three relay races, 8.33 seconds, Dhanielle Tobias was third with Jessica in 8.51, and Alisha Felmlee fourth in Kristen VanZandt. and Tobias taking the 8.66. Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart's Whitney Thering broke up the pack with McMillen. Tessa Robles, 4x400 in 4:36.2. and Kristen Hummel, McMillen, Amy Joostbems. and Robles winning the 4x800 in 10:56.9. The Lions also had strong showings in BOWLING SCORES - the field events. Abbott won the long jump with a mark of 15'3. with teammate Lisa Hamilton in second with a mark of 15’2.75. Joostbems and Ellison tied for third in the high jump at 4' 10. I Three of the top six girts in the pole vault were from Maple Valley. Hamilton Tuesday Mixed TVCCU 41-19; Woodland Machine 35.5­ 24.5; 34-26; Concrete Consumers Woodmansee Sawmill 32-28; Hastings City Bank 27.5-32.5; Woodland Sales 25-35; High Games Series & finished fourth at 8'6, and Ellison was sixth at 8'. Lakeview's Katie Shaw won the even by clearing 11'. Kayleigh Browne placed third in the Yankee Zephyr 25-35; Full House 20-40. Men’s was third, clearing 9'. Tara Gordenski T. - Neymeiyer 215; P. Scobey 206; R. O’Keefe 233; D. Clements 190; M. Hall 197-506; G. Hause 205-563. shot put for Maple Valley with her top Maple Valley girls finished first and sixth in the 400-meter ran, and the 800. Women’s High Games & Series - V. Scobey 151-419; S. Miller 434; B. Wilkins 212; D. Service 172. Tobias won the 400 in 1:04.4. and Lauren Pierce was sixth in 1:08.8. In the 800, and Hummel was sixth in 2:47.2. Thunder Alley 76 1/2. Robbers 65 1/2; Bulls and Heifers 64; Red Dog 63; Funky The Lions' other top finishers were Robles in the 1600-meter ran with her Bowlers 61 1/2; Gutter Dusters 60. Get-er- fifth place time of 6:16.1. and Abbott and Done 57; Sandbaggers 56; Team 12 54; 4 Ellison in the 60-meter hurdles. Abbott 12 54; A trio of Saxons, Scott Larsen. Justin Pratt, and Caleb Case from the 2004 Hastings varsity baseball team that wen 20 games are playing for college baseball this spring. All three boys just returned from Florida spring trips with their respective colleges and started their northern schedules this last week. Larsen is a short stop and pitcher for Calvin College. Pratt is a catcher at Hope. Case is an outiiBlder with Concordia. McMillen won with her lime of 2:39.4. Sunday Night Mixed Horsemen Saxons extend baseball careers throw of 33’6. ozs. at a Time 48; Nobody’s 47 1/2. was second in 10.14. and Ellison fifth in 10.84. The Maple Valley boys' and girls' track Ham montree 191-531; M. Eaton 172-499; J. and field teams will both be in action 163-453; C. Miller 166-442; K. Jenkins 145-404; J. Curtis 116-332; M. Simpson 189; T. Robbe 176; A. Churchill 176; K. Middleton 150; N. Ulrich 147; L Rentz 144; J. Shoebridge 137. when the season begins again after spring break. The The YMCA Teen Center is having a lock-in for all Middle School Students at the Hastings Community Center on May Womens Good Games and Series ■ E. Ingram Middle school lock-in is scheduled for May Lions travel to Lakewood 13 to 14th. Information is available at the and the Pennfield Panthers. Falconer 221-633; C. Curtis 199-552; M. Robbe Kidder 214-551; N. 189-531; F. Thompson 199-530; J. Shoebride 182-519; J. Street Mill 74 £& LYONNAIS INCORPORATED Commercial or Residential We load pick-up to gravel train Delivery Available Em 59. Seebers 53. Womens Good. Games and Series - K. Beebe Joe 1/2; Shamrock 64; Mace Pharmacy 63; Eye and Becker 221-574. S. contact * Sand * Stone * Gravel * Topsoil Wednesday P.M. Hair Care Center 79 1/2; At Home Real Railroad Please EXCAVATION & CONSTRUCTION Robbe,J31-499. D. w.Unas, 1W 463..B. Estate 79; Center. 945-4574. Activities will include Gym use, swim­ ming, games, pool, air hockey, foosball. Thursday. April 14. to face the Vikings Ulrich 268-687; B. M. For more information call the YMCA, Information is available at the YMCA and Teen Edger at the YMCA with any questions. Teen Center. Mens Good Grunes and Series - A. Jenkins 279-719; ping pong, as well as pizza, pop and ice cream and are free to all participanLs. 179-529; C. Bonnema 161-452; J. Penengill 159-447; L. Dawe 175-441; G. Otis 189; S. Pennington 175; B. Hathaway 173; R. Murphy 170; E Ulrich 169; B. Smith 163; N. Bechtel 159; D. CRANE. DOZER \NDB()B( \l I OR HIRE Burns 144; J. Gardner 137; L Friend 111. Bowlerettes Kent Oil & Propane 73.5-46.5; Hecker Agency 67-53; Railroad street Mill 65-55; NBT 55.5-64.5; Dean’s Dolls 5’-69; slagel Concrete Construction 48-72. Good Games and Series - S. Huver 200­ 437; C. Hurless 145; B. Hathaway 166-473; N. Goggins 153; L Greer 159-436; L. Dawe 166-451; P. Fowler 150; N. Potter 171-439. Driveway gravel 3/8" - 6" stone Topsoil screened and unscreened 4 different types of sand Crushed stone and MDOT gravel coming soon! J. Gardner 151; J. Pettengill 148-392; J. Rice 168-469. Senior Citizens -Final Standings- King Pins 73.5-46.5; Nash's Harem 73-47; Ward’s Friends 70.5-49.5; BAT's 65-55; M4M’s 63.5-56.5; Kuempel 60.5-59.5; Friends 60.5-59.5; Wieland s 58-62; 41 Senior 56.5-63.5; 4 B’s 54-66; Sun Risers 54-66; Pin Pals 52-68; Butterfingers 51-69; Early Risers 48-72. Good Games and Series Ladies - A. Lethcoe 149; C Stuart 153-433; N. Bechtel 190; G. Scobey 157-438; S. Merrill 193-509; Y. Markley 182-482; E Ulrich 175-481; S. Patch 171-503; D. Bums 157-430; G. Denny 153-390. Good Games and Series Men - L Brandl 213-613; W. Birman 182-490; R. Adgate 160-451; J. Reffett 204-580; B. Terry 214­ 588; J. Heney 150-414; R. Boniface 217­ 557; L Markley 159-469; R. Robbins 195; K. Schantz 173; M. Brandt 163-456; R. Hart 183; R. Walker 193-632; W. Mallekoote 193­ 494; R. Nash 187-478. Thursday Angels C.W. Repair 65-51; AIS Engine 65-51; Cedar Creek Groc. 62-54; Coleman Agency 61.5-54.5; Hastings Bowl 59-57. Five G’s 58-58; Fall Creek 54.5-61.5; Hastings City Bank 54-62: Fiesta 51-65; Varney’s 50-66. High Games and Series - B Franks 160; S. Suntken 132; M. Miller 134; T. Daniels 191-537; C. Hayward 170; L. Perry 178; P. McLaughlin 210-535; E. Hammontree 201­ 542; K. Ward 140; K. Kuhlum 178; P. Arends 161; J. Madden 214-543; D. Staines 178; T. Pennington 193-567; A. Crabtree 191; V. Goodenough 152: B. Cuddahee 104; D. McCollum 207-551; T. Soya 190; C. Guernsey 166; T. Loftus 197-551; L Gasper 199-532; D. McMacken 149; R. Welton 143; C Cooper 184-500 aledonia C 616-437-9452 construction, Inc. PO Box 48, Caledonia. Ml 49316 M3tnani,Mkv* 6TM Ng Hoe De. LM M State to 1st to Thorn Large comer lot, 2-story Pine Haven Estates!1 Mile N. of Fairgrounds-M-37 1,500 Sq. Ft 3BR-1 Bath MFL’LgDeck 1 Car Garage 1,400 Sq. Ft. • 3BR-2 Bath • 2 Cat Attached Garage • MFL Large Closets Ceramic In Baths & Kitchen All appliances Included Remodeled Rec Room / Lower Walkout 1 Acre $104,900 $164,900 �P»9» 14 - Thursday. Aprt 7. 2005 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foredoeure Sale THB RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be reednded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any. link­ ed solely to the return of the bM amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest Notice Of Mortgage Forertoeure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANU INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR* POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sale may be rescinded by the forectoefog mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be Hmtted solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Heather A. Lambert, a single woman, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. Mortgagee, dated April 26, 2004, and recorded on May 3. 2004 in instrume-t 1126841. in Barry coun­ ty records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due *t the date hereof the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Nino Hundred NinetyTwo And 287100 Dollars ($101,99228), including interest at 4.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in ouch case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM, on April 21, 2005. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lots 1297 and 1298, of the Original Plat of the City, formerly Village, of Hastings. According to the recorded plat thereof, Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: March 24, 2005 For more information, please cal: FC X 248.593 1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #051591F01 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark Osborn, unmarried. original mortgagor(i). to Consumer Mortgage LLC, Mortgagee, dated March 5. 2002, and recorded on March 14,2002 In Instru­ ment 1078529, and modified by agreement dated July 15. 2002, and recorded on July 29. 2002 In instrjmenl 1084564. and assigned by said Mortgagee lo Flagetar Bank, FSB as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Flfly-Throe And 28/100 Dottara ($89,753.28). including interest at 7.125% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage w« bo toredoaed by a sale of the mortgaged premisos, or some port of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM, on April 21.2005. Said premises are situated In Township of Johnstown. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 of Ridgewood Hitts Plat, accord­ ing to the recorded ptel thereof, as recorded In Uber 5 of Plats, on Page 86 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 8003241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: March 24, 2005 For more Information, ptease cal: FC W 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Flagstar Bank, FSB 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4052049F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS FIRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damegee, tf any, shaft be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bM amount ten­ dered et sale, plus totoref MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sarah Pottoy, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 23. 2004, and recorded on March 29. 2004 in instrument 1124275, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Nnety-One Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-One And 87/100 Dollars ($91,631.87), including interest at 9.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wHI be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM. on April 14. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Praireville. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Southwest Comer of Lot 37 of the reco'dad Plat of Spring Point No. 1. Section 8. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. Prairieville Township. Barry County. Michigan; Thence South 64 Degrees, 00 Minutes West on the Southerly Line of Alling Drive. 125.19 feet: Thence South 2 Degrees 31 Minutes 10 Seconds East. 332.72 Feet; Thence West 330.00 Feet; Thence South 2 Degrees 31 Minutes 10 Seconds. East 21320 feet to the North Line of Lakeway Drive, Thence East on the North Line of said road. 568.85 feet; Thence North 00 Degrees 02 Minutes 09 Seconds East on the West line of Woodward Road, 600.27 Feet; Thence West 105.71 feet to the Place of Beginning. Subject to a Non-Exdusive Easement for Ingress an Egress over the West 66.0 Feet thereof The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: March 17, 2005 For more information, ptoc ee cal: FC X 248.5931302 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. 30400 Triograph Rd Ste 20C Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File F051432F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please con­ tact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Joseph Beausoteil. a single man to Argent Mortgage Company. LLC. A Delaware Limited Liability Company Mortgagee, dated August 25. 2004 and recorded September 27, 200-. in Instrument # 1134509 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was subsequently assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Argent Mortgage Securities. Inc Asset-Backed Pass Through Certificates Serios 2004-W11. under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of October 1, 2004, Without Recourse, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy Dollars and Twenty-Eight Cents ($187.97028) including interest 8.9% per annum Under the power of sate contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage w« be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday. April 28. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Thomapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6, Thomapple Bend Estates, acordtog to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats, Pago 35. Being the same property conveyed to Don A Bouma and Karen M Bouma. husband and wife by deed dated 6-24-02 and recorded 7-3-02 in Document Number 1063291. In the Office of the Recorder of Barry County. Michigan. Commonly known as 8726 Big Bend Ct. Mkfotevffie Ml 49333 The redemption period shall be S months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: MARCH 21. 2005 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Argent Mortgage Securities. Inc. Asset-Backed Paos Through Certificates Series 2004-W11, under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of October 1,2004. Without Recourse. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kathryn M. Getter, a single woman and Charles M. Kendall, a single man. as joint tenants with ful rights of sur­ vivorship. original mortgagors), to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 25, 2003. and recorded on August 12, 2003 in instru­ ment 1110734. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Five Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Seven And 41/100 Dollars ($95,527.41), including interest st 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such esse mads and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wR be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, st public vendue, st ths Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM, on April 21,2005. Said premises are situated in Townshfo Baltimore. Barry County. Michm-r.. and are described as: Commencing < point st ths Center of Highway M-37 where the same intersects the quarter line of Sectfon 4, Town 2 North. Range 8 West, tor a place of beginning, thence North along the Center of raid Highway 16 rods; thence East 20 rods; thene S.Xjth 16 reds, more or less to the quar­ ter Uns; thr.ee West atong the quarter line of 20 rods, mon. or less, to the piece of beginning. The redemption period vhatt be 6 months from the date of such sate, unk-ss determined aban­ doned in accordance with k<CLA 600.3241a. In which case the redemption pervd shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: March 24. 2005 For more information, ptease cal: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans, he. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fife #051666F01 owwjm PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Notice of Intent to Request a Release of Funds Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) 735 East Michigan Avenue • Lansing, Michigan 48912 Phone: (S17) 241-7207 TTY. (800) 382-4568 BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN On or about April 26, 2005, the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) will request the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to release Federal funds under Title II of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, as amended, for the following development: Hastings Ponds Family / Ottawa County 48 Family Units of New Construction NOTICE OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING $768,000 MSHDA HOME Funds $2,801,802 MSHDA Mortgage $5,200,697 Total Development Cost MSHDA intends to award to Hastings Family Limited Dividend Housing Association Limited Partnership up to $768,000 of HOME funds. The funds will be used to construct 48 units of family housing at 600 Woodlawn Avenue, in the City of Hastings, Barry County. The proposed development will contain 26 two-bedroom and 22 three-bedroom apartment units. Unit amenities will Include central air conditioning, mini-blinds, dishwashers, frost-free refrigerators, washer & dryer hookups, cable television hook-ups, and balconies or patios. The development will also indude 20 carports, common laundry facilities, and a tot lot. Notice of FONSI MSHDA also gives notice that It has been determined that the release of funds for the above development will not constitute an action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment and accordingly, MSHDA has decided not to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA, 42 USC 4321). The reasons for the decision not to prepare such a Statement are as follows: No significant environmental adverse Impacts or hazards were identified In the course of the environmental review. An Environmental Review Record respecting the proposed development has been made by MSHDA, which documents the environmental review of the proposed development and more fully sets forth the reasons why such a Statement is not required. This Environmental Review Record Is on file at MSHDA, 735 E. Michigan, Lansing, Michigan 48912. The records are available for public examination and copying upon request between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please contact John Hundt of MSHDA at (517) 241-7207 or TTY (800) 382-4568 for further Information. No further environmental review of such development is proposed to be conducted prior to the request for release of Federal funds. Public Comments on Finding All interested agencies, groups and persons disagreeing with this decision are invited to submit written comments for consideration. Such written comments should be received at MSHDA's address listed above on or before April 25, 2005. All such comments so received will be considered and MSHDA will not request the release of Federal funds or take any administrative action on the proposed project prior to the date specified In the preceding sentence. Release of Funds Hastings Family Limited Dividend Housing Association Limited Partnership will undertake the development described above with HOME Program funds allocated to the State of Michigan (MSHDA) under Title II of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990. MSHDA is certifying to HUD that MSHDA and Bruce Jeffries, MSHDA's Certifying Officer, are consenting to accept the Jurisdiction of Federal courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities In relation to environmental reviews, decision-making and action; and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The legal effect of the certification is that upon its approval Hastings Family Limited Dividend Housing Association Limited Partnership may use the HOME funds and HUD will have satisfied Its responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Objections To State and HUD Release of Funds HUD will accept an objection to Its approval only If It Is on one of the following bases: (a) that the certification was not in feet executed by the certifying officer or other officer of the applicant approved by HUD; or (b) that applicant’s environmental review record for the development indicated omission of a required decision, finding or step applicable to the development in the environmental review process; or (c) other specific grounds in HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58.75. Objections must be prepared and submitted In accordance with the required procedure (24 CFR Part 58) and TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a special assonment roll covering all properties within me NORTH DRIVE/LAKESHORE DRIVE SPEC AL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO 04-3 berertkled by the proposed road project has been filed In the Office of the Township Clerk tor public exsnwiatkxi. The assessment rol has been prepared tor the purpose of asseasing costs of the project within the aforesaid special assessment district as Is more perticularty shown on plans on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hal. 10115 South Norris Road, within the Township, which sasses merit is in the total amount of $47,520. . PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervisor and Assessing Officer has reported to the Township Board that the assessment against each parcel ol land within said Disoict Is such reF stive portion of ths whole sum levied agatost al parcels of land In said District as the benefit to such parcel bears to the total benefit to al parcels of lend In said District. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE mat. In accordance with Act No t62 o< the Pubic Ada of 1962. as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing In the special assessment proceedings >s required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE mat an owner or party in interest or Ns or her agent may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment. or shal be perfumed to Mo at or before the hearing Ns or her protest by letter and Ns or her personal appearance shal not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board wM moot at the PnWIevMe Township Hal. 10115 South Norris Road, within the Township, on Wednesday. April 13. 2005. at 7:00 p.m. tor ma purpose ol reviewing the special aseessment roll and hearing any objections thereto. The roll may be examined al the office of ma Township Clerk during regular business hours ol regular business days until the time of the heanng and may further be examined el the hearing. Any person objecting to ttw assessment rd shal Na Ns objection thereto In writing with the Township Clerk before the close of the hearing or within such other time as the Township Board may grant PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if a special assessment is confirmed at or following the above pubic hearing the owner or any person having an interest in the real property specialty assessed may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal of Michigan within th.ity (30) days of the confirmation of the special assessment roll If that special cessment was protested at the above announced hearing to be held tor the purpose of revwwing the special assessment roll, hearing any objections to the rott. and considering confirmation of the rott. Praktevttte Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hear­ ing, to individuate with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk. rtoi ii>*jean nncnois, uiorx Preldwvllle Township 10115 South Norris Rosd Dalton, Michigan 49046 (269)623-2664 may be addressed to: Bill Osis, HUD Detroit Area Office, 477 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226. Objections to the release of funds on bases other than those stated above will not be considered by HUD. No objections iSy MSHDA M POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aatemeybe rescinded by the forectoei ng mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shaM be Hmttsd sotoly to the return of the bid amount tondared at sale, plus IntorasL Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hals. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 05-33368________ Pub 3/24-4/21 April 7, 2005 received after May 12, 2005 will be considered by HUD. WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ Assignee of Mortgagee COMBINED NOTICE NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT ■ '*-*-- AND NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF REQUEST -FOR RELEASE OFPUNDS 9 ■' ’ ’ •' T ’ TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS: ■ Notice Of Mortgage Fewer kwure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION * Equal Opportunity Lender jnd an Equal O?portu<- ty E-r.plcve' Q9M044< 0853S7S3 �The Hastings Banner - Thumday. April 7.2005 - Pag* 15 LEGAL NOTICES Robert A. Tremain & Associate*, P.C. to a debt collector end wo ore attempting tc coi'oct a debt end any Information obtained will bo used ’OflTGAGE SALE*- KSSThas been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by JASON G CURTIS, A SINGLE MALE to FIRST STATE BANK MORTGAGE COMPANY. LLC. LIMITED LIABILITY CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated August 13. 2003. and recorded on August 28. 2003 . as Instrument No. 1112065, in BARRY County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said mort­ gagee to WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK FA by an assignment dated August 13. 2003. and record­ ed on February 02. 2004 . as Instrument No 1121610 in BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale ha»*of the sum of nmty tour thousand eight imndred forty and 83/100 Dollars ($94,840.83). including interest al 6 750% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them. at public venue, at the At Barry Ounty Courthouse. Hastings. Ml . at 11X) PM on April 21, 2005. Said premises are situated tn VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. BARRY County. Michigan and are THE EAST 56 1/2 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY. LOT 92 AND THE NORTH 10 FEET OF LOT 93. OF THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. ACCORDING TO THE RECORD­ ED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 11 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. DATED: March 24. 2005 Robert A. Tremain & Associates, PC. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue. Suite 300 Birmingham, Ml 48009-6616 ATTORNEY FOR: WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK FA. Assignee of Mortgagee For More Information Call: (248) 540-7701 Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. is a debt collector and we are attempting to col­ lect a debt and any information obtained will be used tor that purpose. .. T. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 200524255 DE Estate of William H. Hayes. Date of birth. March 2. 1920. TO AU CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. William H Hayes, who lived at 10426 Sunshine Drive, Delton. Michigan died January 6, 2005. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Thomas Rutkoskte, named personal representative or proposed personal rep­ resentative. or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street. Suite 302. Hastings. Ml 49085 and the named/proposed personal repiesentatrve within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. March 30. 2005 THIS NOTICE WAS PUBLISHED ON: APRIL 7. 2005 EARLY.LENNON. CROCKER. & BART0SIEWIC2. PLC George H. Lennon Pl6555 900 Comerica Bldg. Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (269)381-8844 Thomas Rutkoskte 7274 West VW Ave Schoolcraft. Ml 49067-9447 otarrx Robert A Tramain A Associate*, P.C. to a debt collector and wo are attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will bo used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by RICHARD J ALWARD AND STEPHANIE A ALWARD. MAR­ RIED to PNC BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION. Mortgagee, dated November 29, 2001. and record­ ed on December 11. 2001, as Instrument No. 1071162 Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mortgagee to on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred fifty one thousand three hun­ dred sixty and 12/100 Dollarc ($151,360.12). including interest at 7.240% pc< annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute tn such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foredosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml, at 1 XX) p.m. on April 28. 2005. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE W 1/2 OF FIVE ACRES IN THE NW COR­ NER OF THE NE 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 OF SEC­ TION 10. TOWN 4 N. RANGE 9 W. IRVING TWP.. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. BEING 330 FEET N AND S BY 660 FEET E AND W. The redemption period Shan be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated: March 31. 2005 Assignee of Mortgagee Attorney for. Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 rax'W — Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thto sate may be reednded by the torectoeing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed sotofy to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew W. Powers and Kristina M. Powers, husband and wife, ongmai mortgagor(s). to Oak Street Mortgage LLC. Mortgagee, dated March 26.2004, and recorded on May 5. 2004 in mstrumen’ *126978. and assigned by sak! Mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as assignee uy an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Eight And 76/100 Dollars ($91,438.76), including interest at 7.88% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at ixibhc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hirjtings at 1XX) PM, on April 14.2005 Said premises are situated in Qty of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1, Block 18, Eastern Addition to the City, formerly VKage, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber A of Plats, Page 2. The redemption period Shan be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period Shan be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: March 17. 2005 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite F050642F01 MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Archie W. Boyd, a single man. Mortgagor, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc., as nominee for Lender. Mortgagee, dated the 4th day of December. 2002 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, tor The County of Barry and State of Michigan. on the 14th day of January, 2003 in Document No. 1095474 of Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of Seventy Six Thousand Four Hundred Forty & 93/100 ($76,440.93), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State ot Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of May. 2005 at 1XX) o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mort­ gage wW tw foreclosed by a sale at pubic auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, (that being the budding where the Circuit Court tor the County ot Barry c held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 8.23000% per annum and al legal costs, charges, and expenses, inducting the attorney fees slowed by law. and atec any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, nec­ essary to proted its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: AB that cer­ tain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Assyria, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as foftows, to wit: The West 350 feet of the North 1210 feet of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16, Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Assyrian Township, Barry County, Michigan. During the twelve (12) months immediately toi­ lowing the sate, the property may be redeemed, except that in ttie event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately folowing the sate. Dated: 1/7/05 ' Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Mortgagee NOTICE OF FORFftlOSimF SAIF STEPHEN L LANGELAND. P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has occurred in a Mortgage made by James E. Rm. a married men. to Metrocom Area Credit Union. nA/a Poet Mebo Credit Union dated July 17,1988, and recorded on August 10. 1998 in Document Number 1016316 Barry County Records No proceedings have boon instituted to recover any part of tiw debt, secured by the mortgage or any part thereof and the amount now claimed to be due on foe debt is $29,568.49 The Mortgage w8 be torectoeed by a sate ot the property at puttee auction to foe highest bidder, tor cash, on April 21, 2005 at 1:00 p.m., local time, at the East front door of the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan 48068. The property w8 be sofa to pay the amount then duo on the Mortgage, together with interest al 6% percent legal coots, attorney lees, and ateo any taxes or insurance or other advances and expanses duo under mortgage or permitted under Michigan lew. The property is faceted In the County of Barry. State of Michigan, and la described as: A parcel of land located in foe Southwest 1/4 .of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 18, Town 1 North, Rango 7 Wool Beginning si a point on foe 1/4 Ina of said Section 18, which lea North 00 dogreoa, 25 Minutes West 880.00 Foot from the South 1/4 Poet of said Section 18; thence North 00 Dogroes 25 Minutes Wool 468.80 toot to 3/T * 2" iron arto Brick in the cantor of Hytand Rued; thence South 88 Degrees 07 Minutes feit, 148.00 toot; thence South 00 Degrees 25 rtnutoo East 467.80 toot; thence Due West 1*3.00 test to the beginning. Which has tie rtdw of: 5480 Hyland Rood, BeBevue. Ml 480^. During the eh months frnmMtiatoiy kteowtog the sate ths props ty may be redeemed, untees deter­ mined to bo abandoned In accot fence wtth MCLA 600.3241(a). in which com the redemption period shal be thirty (30) days from foe date of safe. Dated: 3/22/05 POST METRO CREDIT UNION By: Stephan L Langatend (P32583) BUSINESS ADDRESS: Stephen L Langatend, PG. Stephan L Langatend (P32583) Attorney at Law 350 East Michigan, Sulla 130 Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 FABRIZIO & BROOK. P.C. Jonathan L Engman (P56364) Attorney for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 888 W. Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Trov. Ml 48084 248-362-2600 COMBINED NOTICE j . NOTXG5 AXPUBUC OF MO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS - (248) 540-7701 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEST AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTA1NED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS: April 7, 2005 Notice of Intent to Request a Release of Funds CITY OF HASTINGS Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) 735 East Michigan Avenue Lansing, Michigan 48912 Phone: (517) 241-7207 TTY: (800) 382-4568 Public Notice ORDINANCE NO. 395 On or about April 26, 2005, the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) will request the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to release Federal funds under Title II of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, as amended, for the following development: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCES 383 AND 384 OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, REGARDING PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES A complete copy of Ordinance 395 is available for inspection at the Qty Cleric's Office. City Han, 201 E. State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. This ordinance shall take effect and shall be in fun force from the date of its publication in the Hastings Banner pursuant to the Charter tor the City of Hastings. Moved by Townsend, with support by Cybutski. that Ordinance 395 be adopted. Yeas: Bowers, Cybuiski, Jasperse, McIntyre. Townsend and May. Nays: None Absent: Bteam. Hawkins and Tubbs. I. Thomas E. Emery. City Cleric, do hereby certify that a true copy uf an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 14th day of March 2005 is available at the Qty Clerk's Office. Thomae E. Emery, C Ity Clerk Hastings Ponds Senior / Ottawa County 38 Senior Units of New Construction $608,000 MSHDA HOME Funds $2*098,490 MSHDA Mortgage $4,010,625 Total Development Coat MSHDA intends to award to Hastings Senior Limited Dividend Housing Association Limited Partnerahip up to $608,000 of HOME funds. The funds will be used to construct 38 units of senior housing at 600 Woodlawn Avenue, In the City of Hastings, Barry County. The proposed development will contain 16 one-bedroom and 22 two-bedroom apartment units. Unit amenities will include central air conditioning, mlnl-bllnds, dishwashers, frost-free refrigerators, cable television hook-ups, and balconies or patios. The development will also include 16 carports, common laundry facilities and community space. Notice of FONSI MSHDA also gives notice that it has been determined that the release of funds for the above development will not constitute an action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment and accordingly, MSHDA has decided not to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA, 42 USC 4321). The reasons for the decision not to prepare such a Statement are as follows: No significant environmental adverse Impacts or hazards were Identified In the course of the environmental review. PUBLIC NOTICE OF ACCURACY TEST Notice is hereby given that the Public Accuracy Tests tor the May 3. 2005, Regular Election !• scheduled tor April 15. 2005. beginning at 8:30 a_m. The tests will be conducted at Hastings Charter Townsh'p Hall. 885 River Road. Hastings. Michigan The Pubbc Accuracy Test is con­ ducted to determine the accuracy of the program and the computer being used to tabulate the results of the election All tabulators used tor each precinct will be tested individually. The following Townships wiM participate in the Test: Assyria - Deborah Massimmo. Clerk Baltimore - Penelope Ypma. Cterk Barry - Debra Dewey-Perry. Clerk Carlton - Wilma Daniels. Cterk Castleton - Loma Wilson. Clerk Hastings Charter - Bonnie Cruttenden, Clerk Hope - Lmda Eddy-Hough. Cterk Irving - Carol Ergang. Cterk Johnstown - June Doster. Clerk Maple Grove - Susan Buller, Clerk Orangeville - Patncia Blauvelt. Cterk PrainevUte • Noonajean Campbell-Nichols. Cterk Rutland Charter - Rob.n Hawthorne. Clerk Thornapple ■ Susan Vlietstra. Cterk Yankee Springs - Janice Lippert. Cterk Ve’montivlle - Sharon Stewart, Clerk An Environmental Review Record respecting the proposed development has been made by MSHDA, which documents the environmental review of the proposed development and more fully sets forth the reasons why such a Statement Is not required. This Environmental Review Record is on file at MSHDA, 735 6. Michigan, Lansing, Michigan 48912. The records are available for public examination and copying upon request between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please contact John Hundt ot MSHDA at (517) 241-7207 or TTY (800) 382-4568 for further information. No further environmental review of such development is proposed to be conducted prior to the request for release of Federal funds. Public Comments on Finding All interested agencies, groups and persons disagreeing with this decision are Invited to submit written comments for consideration. Such written comments should be received at MSHDA’s address listed above on ex* before April 25, 2005. All such comments so received will be considered and MSHDA will not request the release of Federal funds or take any administrative action on the proposed project prior to the date specified in the preceding sentence. Release of Funds Hastings Senior Limited Dividend Housing Association Limited Partnership will undertake the development described above with HOME Program funds allocated to the State of Michigan (MSHDA) under Title II of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990. MSHDA is certifying to HUD that MSHDA and Bruce Jeffries, MSHDA's Certifying Officer, are consenting to accept the Jurisdiction of Federal courts if an action Is brought to enforce responsibilities In relation to environmental reviews, decision-making and action; and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The legal effect of rhe certification Is that upon its approval Hasting* Senior Limited Dividend Housing Association Limited Partnership may use the HOME funds and HUD will have satisfied its responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. , Objections To State and HUD Release of Funds HUD will accept an objection to its approval only if It is on one of the following bases: (a) that the certification was not In fact executed by the certifying officer or other officer of the applicant approved by HUD; or (b) that applicant's environmental review record for the development indicated omission of a required decision, finding or step applicable to the development in the environmental review process; or (c) other specific grounds in HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58.75. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedure (24 CFR Part 58) and may be addressed to: Bill Osis, HUD Detroit Area Office, 477 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226. Objections to the release of funds on bases other than those stated above will not be considered by HUD. No objections received after May 12, 2005 will be considered by HUD. d MSHDA a an Equal Opponunay Landa and an Equal OppodwWy Empioyar THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact their township cterk at least five (5) days in advance of the test oesjesao 0MMM4* �P*9* 16 - Thursday. April 7. 2005 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Forocloture Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TNe sale may be reecinoeo wy me foreclosing mongogee. in that event, your damages. It any, sha« be Nmtted eotefy to the return ot the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon mode in tNj conditions of a mortgage made by Connie Brooks and Michael D Brooks, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Old Kent Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 17, 2000, and recorded on February 24, 2000 in instrument 1041415. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed Io bo due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Nino Hundred Twenty-Five And 72/100 Dotes ($83,925 72). including interest at 11.125% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate ot the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1DO PM, on May 5. 2006 Said promises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 635 of the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 8 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. In which case the redemption period shall ba 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: April 7. 2005 For more information, please call: FC X 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loens. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fie 4O42638F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foredoeure Bate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shaM be Umtted solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, piue interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by MitchiN E. Glenn, an unmarried man. original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated May 23, 2002, and recorded on June 6,2002 in instrument 1081777, in Barry coun­ ty records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum ol One Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Four And 48/100 Dollars ($132,304.48), including inter­ est al 8.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings at 1 DO PM. on April 14, 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Cartton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 393 feet of the West 280 feet of the East 430 feet of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 34. Town 4 North, Range 8 West. Cartton Township, Barry County Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ot such sate. Dated: March 17. 2005 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 40157I5F02 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE IN BARRY COUNTY P.O. Boi « SMbyville, Ml 4«M4 Will be accepting Bid Proposals for Construction of A NEW COMMUNITY CENTER AND TOWNSHIP HALL According to drawings and specifications as prepared by Wakely Associates. Architects & Engineers, and described in general»: I. DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK: ... . Construction ol a new one-s*ory 7500 gsf communty center and town­ ship hall with partial basement and mechanical mezzanine. II. CONSTRUCTION PHASING: The Owner w* not be occupying the site: all bidders and sub bidders shal acquaint themselves with Section 01010. Summary of Work under Division1. General Requirements of the Contract Documents. IH. TYPES OF BIO PROPOSALS Bid Proposals lor the above work wNf be received in the foltowirq trade areas: 01 - Sitework Trades 02 - Architectural Iradas 03 - Mechanical Trades 04 - Electrical Trades The awarded bidder in each of the above trade areas win enter into separate contracts with OrangeviHe Township- Overall administration of the awarded contracts wl be the responsibility of the Architect. IV. ALTERNATE/ALLOWANCES Al contractors, subcontractors, sub-subcontractors and suppiers shall acquaint themselves with Section 01021, Cash Allowances, and 01030, Alternates, under Division 1, General Requirements, of the Contract Documents. V. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS The Township of OrangeviBe w» receive seated bid proposals until 2D0 p.m., local time, Thursday. April 28. 2005, at the current OrangevBe Township Hal located at 6910 S. Boulter Road, Shetoyvtite, Ml 49344, Attn.: Thomas Rook. Supervisor, at which time all proposals wfl be publidy opened and read aloud Bid pro­ posals received after the specified time wB not be accepted and wB be relumed to the bidder unopened. Seated bid proposals must be on the forms furnished by the Arcnrtect/Engineor and be accompanied by a bid bond from an authorized surety company in the amount of 5% of tie bid pro­ posal submitted. VI. BOOING REQUIREMENTS & CONTRACT DOCUMENTS Bidding requirements and contract Documents (Project Procedures Manual). Plans and Technical Specifications) may bo obtained at the office of the Archrtect/Engineer Wakely Associates, 131 South Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858, will be on file on and after April 13,2005. and may be examined at the following locations: Builders Exchange in Grand Rapids, Saginaw. Traverse City, ML Pleasant. Kalamazoo and Lansing. Mtehigan Dodge Reports In Flint. Grand Rapids and Southfield. Michigan. Wakely Associates. 131 S. Mten St. Mt Pleasant. Michigan 48858 A check in the amount of $100.00 must be submitted by Prime Bidders as a deposit tor each set of plans and specifications, same to be refu nded to prime bidders submitting proposals upon return of plans and specifications in good condition within ten (10) days of the opening of bids. Maximum per bidder-two (2) sets on a deposit basis. Plans may be obtained by suSbidders and suppliers at the cost of reproduction and handling, $100.00 (non-refundabte). Prime Bidders may obtain sets beyond the second set at a cost of reproduction and handling. $100.00 (non-refundabte). VI. PRE-BID CONFERENCE A Pre-Bid Conference wifl be conducted on Monday. April 18, 2005, at 10.00 a.m., local time, at the current OrangeviHe Township Hall office located at 6910 S. Boulter Road. ShefoyvHle. Ml 49344. Questions and discussions wifl be entertained regard­ ing the bidding process, construction phasing, owner occupancy, site conditions, and any othe' matters that are ol interest. It Is highly recommended that any contractor or subcontractor sub­ mitting a proposal attend. Failure to do so will not constitute mate­ rial non-compliance with the bid conditions. VII. ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSALS Substantia! completion date for this project shall be as indicated under the milestone schedule published with the bid form. The Township of OrangeviHe reserves the right to accept and/or reject any or afl bid proposals and to waive any and al bid pro­ posals and to waive any and all informalities and/or irregularities in bid proposals submitted. This right Shan be exercised at the sole discretion of the Township of OrangeviHe. Orangeville Township win make award as may appear to be ir. the best interest of the Township. Mr. Thomas Rook, Supervisor The Township ot Orangeville in Barry County STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 2005-24254-DE Estate of KERRY R JESSUP Date of birth: 11-1­ 49. TO AU CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. KERRY R JESSUP, who kved at 13594 North Avenue. Bellevue. Michigan (tied 5-18-03 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Shannon Campbell, named personal representative, or proposed personal rep­ resentative. or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court St.. Ste. *302, Hastings and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of pubkcaaon of this notice March 31. 2005 Jeffrey A. Srhubel (P27390) 68 East Michigan Avenue Battle Creek. Ml 49017 Shannon Campbell 3507 E. Kirby Battle Creek. Ml 49017 SYNOPSIS Barry Township Public Hearing and Regular Meeting March 8, 2005 Public Hearing opened at 7.-00 p.m. Budget tor 2005-2006 was presented. Regular meeting called to Order al 730 p.m. Roll CaH: 4 members and 8 guests present. Ptedge of Allegiance. Approved minutes and Treasurers report for MarctV05 Accepted Department reports. Hickory point Tax Ordinance failed @ 2 Ayes 2 Nays. Resolutions 05-02 and 05-03 was adopted. Hickory Fire Chief Mark Ikes appointed for a 2 year term. IRS millage rate approved @ 40.5 cents per mite. Appointed J W A DDP to SWBC Dev. Town tor 2005-06 Appointed Election Commission members tor 2005. Approved March bills. Meeting adjourned at 9:48 p.m. Respectfully Submitted. Debra Dewey-Perry, Clerk Attested to by: Richard Barnum, Supervisor omww IWmCEQEfQRECLOSURE THU RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILKARY SER­ VICE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW. ATTENTION POTENTIAL PURCHASERS AT FORECLOSURE SALE Green Tree Serving LLC (Mc/a/ Conseco Financing Servicing Corp.) may rescind this sate at any time prior to the end of the redemption period. In that event, your dam­ ages. If any. shall be limited to return of your bid amount tendered rftNi sate. plus Interest. Default having been made m the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Tracy L. Everts, a single woman, and Robert J. Durek. a single man. to Green Tree Servicing LLC (Mc/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.), dated February 29, 2000, and recorded in the Office ot the Register of Deeds lor the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on March 21. 2000, in Document No. 1042311, ot. seq.. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due as of the date of this Notice the sum of $13139155. together with interest at 8.50 percent per annum. NOW THEREFORE, Notice is hereby given that the power of sate contained in said Mortgage has become operative and that pursuant to that power of sate and MCL 600.3201 et seq., on April 28. 2005 at 1 p.m., at the East steps of the Circuit Court Building in Hastings, Michigan, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court and/or tor conducting such foreclosure sates for the County of Barry, there will be offered at pubkc sate, the premises, or some part thereof, described in said Mortgage as blows, to wit: PARCEL D: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST COR­ NER OF SECTION 3. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 3T49* EAST ON THE NORTH SECTION LINE. 725.50 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION: THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 89 DEGREES 3T49* EAST ON THE NORTH SEC­ TION LINE 310 00 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 0634’ WEST 330.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 37'49" WEST.310 00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 0634" EAST, 330.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A 66 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS. EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES. THE CENTERLINE OF SAID EASEMENT BEING DESCRIBED AS COMMENC­ ING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 3; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 03'07’ WEST ON THE WEST SECTION UNE; 55.80 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE THE CENTER­ LINE RUNS AS FOLLOWS: SOUTH 64 DEGREES 22’08" EAST, 44 43 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 73 DEGREES 23' 19* EAST, 53.57 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 67 DEGREES 53-35" EAST. 53 38 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 60 DEGREES 40-30" FAST. 59.13 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 81 DEGREES 27-33" EAST. 77.19 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 85 DEGREES 32-38" EAST. 68 85 FEET; THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 23' 43" EAST. 178.84; THENCE NORTH 70 DEGREES 3938* EAST. 195.61 FEET; THENCE NORTH 77 DEGREES 382T EAST. 47 96 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 23’06" EAST. 120 42 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGREES 03*51" EAST 174.83 FEET TO THE POINT OF ENDING SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS. RESERVATIONS. RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF RECORD. IF ANY. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sate unless the property is aban­ doned pursuant to MCL 800.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sate or abandonment, if abandonment occurs after sate. BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. P.C. Green Tree Serving UC (f/k/a Conseco Financing Servicing Corp.) BY: DONALD A BRANDT (P30183) ‘ .ftomeys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49606-5817 (231)941-9660 oMino< NOTICE Of MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFIC E AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. TH® FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTABCD WU BE USED FOR THAT FUR* POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the conditions ot a real estate mortgage made by La Vonza Wilson, a Single woman, whose address « 168 Ann Avenue Battle Creek, Michigan 49017. and Bond Mortgage & Investment Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern Avenue. SE. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507. dated December 4. 2000. and recorded on December 13. 2000, in Uber 2269. Page 553 of the Cafooun County Register of Deeds, which mortgage has been assigned to Northpointe Bank, whose address IS 770 Kenmoor SE. Suite 201. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49546. by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage dated December 8. 2000, and recorded on December 13, 2000 with the Calhoun County Register of Deeds in Uber 2269. Page 562 and upon which there is now claimed to be due for prin­ cipal and interest the sum of Forty Five Thousand Dollars ($45,000) and no suit or proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of tM power of sate contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on May 13, 2005, at 11 DO a.m„ the undersigned will sell in the lobby of the Calhoun County Justice Center, 161 E. Michigan Avenue. Battle Creek. Michigan that being the place of holding the Circuit Court tor the County of Calhoun at public venue to the high­ est bidder for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sate, inducting attorney's fees allowed by law. the pramtoes in said mortgage located in the City of Battle Creek. Cattoun County and which are described as fol­ lows: The West 1/2 of Lot 113 and al of Lot number 114 of Graves' addition, according to the plat there­ of, recorded in Uber 2 of Plats on Page 5, in the office of the Register of Deeds tor Calhoun County. 168 Ann Ave., Battle Creek, Ml PPS3550-00-1200 which has an address of 168 Ann Avenue, Battle Creek. Michigan 49017. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sate, unk-.v determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sate. Northpointe Bank 770 Kenmoor Se Suite 201 Grand Rapids. Ml 49546 Dated: March 30,2005 Drafted by: WK-iam M. Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa Avenue, NW Suite 205-C Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)458-1315 Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by James A. Vankteveren and Dianna L Vankiaveren. husband and wife, to Amenquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated June 28. 2002 and recorded August 16, 2002 In Uber 6190, Page 741, and and re-recorded to cor­ rect the county, on 02/10/05 in instrument number 1141300. Barry County Records. Said mortgage la now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Ameriqueet Mortgage Securities. Inc., asset-Backed Pass Through Certificates, aeries 2003-X4, under the pootng and servicing agreement dated as of November 1.2003 without recourse by assignment dated March 18, 2005 and recorded on March 21, 2005 in Instrument Number 1143000 , Barry County Records. There Is cteimed to be due on such mort­ gage the sum of Ono Hundred Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Five and 53/100 Dollars ($100,475.53) including interest al the rate of 8.75% per annum. Under the power of safe contained in toe mort­ gage and tho statutes of ttw State of Mtchfcan. notice is hereby given that the mortgage wR be foreclosed by a sate of tie mortgaged premiaea. r* some pert at them, at puMc venue •! Barry County Courthouse in Hasting in Bony County. Michigan at 1D0 p.m. on Ms/ 5, 2005. Tho premises are legated in the Township ot Yankas Springs, BKty County, Mfchigan, and are described as: Lot 12. Parker’/ Lakswuod Plat, according to ptet thereof as rea<<fed in Uber 3 on Page(s) 34 of Plats, Barry Cjunty Records. The redemption period ahak' be 6 months from the date of such safe, untees tho property Is deter­ mined abandoned in accorda.'tce with MCLA §6003241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of toe Mie. TO ALL PURCHASERS: Tho torectoeing morass can rescind tho sate in the event a 3rd party buys tie property and there la a simultaneous reeokjbm with the borrower. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate. Dated: April 7, 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Deutsche Bank National Truat Company, as Trustee of Amoriquost Mortgage Securities. Inc., asset-Backed Paas Througt Certificates, series 2003-X4, under tho pootng anc servicing agreement dated as of November 1,2003 without recourse. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Ate No. 214.1788 awm THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUM­ BER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey S. Waldon and Martha B Waldon, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., mortgagee, dated February 20,2004 and recorded February 25,2004 in Instrument Number 1122731, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage tho sum of One Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Four and 86/100 DoUars ($166,524.83) including Interest at the rate of 5.88% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes ot the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1W p.m. on Aprfl 21,2005. The premises are located m the Township of Orangeville, Ba.ry County. Michigan, and are described as: The Southeast 1/4 ol the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31. Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Orangeville Township. Barry County, Michigan, and being more particularly described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 31. Town 2 North, Range 10 West, distant North 90 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East 662.40 feet from the South 1/4 poet ot said Section 31; thence North 00 Degrees 02 Minutes 04 Seconds East 662.19 feet; thence North 89 Degrees 57 Minutes 18 Seconds East 662.39 feet; thence South 00 Degrees 01 Minutes 58 Seconds West 622.71 feet to said South Section line; thence South 90 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds West 662.41 feet to the place ol beginning. Together and Subject to an easement for ingress, egress and utilities described as: commencing at the South 1/4 post of Section 31, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thence North 90 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East along the South line of said Section 31 a distonoe of 1324.81 feet to the Southeast comer of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 31 and the true place of beginning; thence North 00 Degrees 01 Minutes 58 Seconds East along the East line of said Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 a distance of 629.71 feet; thence South 89 Degrees 57 Minutes 18 Seconds West. 882.39 feet; thence North 00 Degrees 02 Minutes 04 Seconds East 66.U feet; thence North 89 Degrees 57 Minutes 18 Seconds East 948.39 feet; thence South 00 Degrees 01 Minutes 58 Seconds West. 348.51 feet; thence South 21 Degrees 25 minutes 32 Seconds East, 934.75 feet to the centerline of Pine Lake Road; thence South 60 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds West along said centerline. 66.75 feet; thence North 21 Degrees 25 Minutes 32 Seconds West. 597.57 feet to said South section line; thence South 90 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds West 131.56 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The torectoeing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the properly and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: March 24. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. As MortgagoeP O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No . 280.1237 i HODGE OF MPffTftAfif RWfiLMUBg WILLIAM AZKOUL PX. IS ATTEMFnNG TC COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY WF0RMAT10N OBTABCD WLL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE H ACTIVE . 4- • MUTARY DUTY. Default having been made in the conditions ot a real estate mortgage made by LaVcnza WMaon, a single woman, whose addreas is 168 Am Avenue, Baffle Creek. Mtehigan 48017. and Bond Mortgage & Investment Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the Slate of Michigan, whose address Is 2007 Esstem Avenue. SE, Grand Rapids, Mia’-igan 48507, dated December 4,2000, and recorded on December 13, 2000, in Uber 2260. Page 553 of the Cattoun County Register of Deeds, which mortgage has been assigned to Northpointe Bank, whose address is 770 Kenmoor SE. Suite 201, Grand Rapids, Michigan 48546, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage dated December 8, 2000, and recorded on December 13, 2000 with the Cattoun County Register of Deeds in Uber 2269. Pago 562. and upon which there is now claimed to be due tor prin­ cipal and interest the sum of Sixteen Thousand Nine Hundred Forty Nine Dolars and Thirteen Cents ($16,948.13) and no suit or procoedtogs at law having been Instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN foat by virtue of tho power of sate contained in the mortgage, and the statute In such case mads and provided, on May 13, 2005, at 11 DO a.m., the undersigned vffi aal in the lobby of the Cattoun County Justice Center, 161 E. Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek. Mkftgan that being the place of hoktng the Circut Court tor the County of Cattoun at pubic venue to the high-. est bidder tor the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together wth the legal tees and charges of tho safe, indudtog attorney's fees atowed by law, the premtees In said mortgage located In the City of Baffle Creek, Calhoun County and which are described as fol­ lows: The West 48 fest of ffts Soufft 110 feat of Lot No. 73 of Grave’s addition to Baffle Creek, according to the plat thereof recorded In Uber 4 of Plate, on Page 43, in the office of the Register of Deeds from Calhoun County, Michigan, 120 Greenwood Avenue. Baffle Creek, Ml 48017 PP«3560<XM»50 which has an address of 128 Greenwood Avenue, Baffle Creek, Michigan 49017. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from tho date of such sate, untees determinod abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 in which case the redemption period shal bo thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Normpomte ocrtK 770 Kenmoor SE Suite 201 Grand Rapids. Mi 49546 Dated: March 30.2005 Wittam M. Azkoul (P40071) Attorney tor Mortgagee 161 Ottawa Avenue, NW Suite 2O5-C Grand Rapids, Mt 48503 (816) 458-1315 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 7. 2006 - Page 17 LEGAL riOTICEqi^JJUl SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING MARCH 9. 2006 - 7:30 P.M. Present: Ffirtt. Lyons, Lae, Rogers, Hawthorne, Carr and 8 guests. Greenfield was absent. Approved Treasurer Greenfield's absence by voice vote. Minutes of the February 9, 2005 Regular Board Mooting approved. Approved to support a residents endeavor to make a portion of Conk Road a designated Natural Beauty Road by voice vote. Vouchers and payroll approved lor payment. Treasurer’s report tabled til next month by voice vote. Approved Budget amendments by roH call vote. Adopted Resolution #2005-37, Fixed Assets Policy by roll call vote. Approved to proceed with Joint Planning Commission by roll call vote. Meeting adjourned a! 9:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted. • *oom r>uwuiOfiHr, yzierx Attested to by. JknCarr, Supervisor Notice Of Mortgage Foredoeure Sale THB FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEtePTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WttX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate moy be rescinded by tho foreciocing mortgagee. In u»a< event, your damages, n any, snan do nmnod sotety to tho return of the bid amount ten­ dered at safe, plus interact. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Angola Mcran and Linda Kaoti, original mortgagor(s). to Tho CIT Group/Consumer Finance. Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 6, 2000, and record­ ed on April 9,2Q01 in Instrument 1067876, in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said .Mortgagee to HSBC Bank USA. as Trustee in trust for Citigroup Mortgage Loen Trust Inc., Asset Backed Paes Through Certificates Sortos 2003-HE- 3 as assignee by an assignment, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof tho sum of Seventy Thousand Six Hundred EightyFour And 91/100 Defiers ($70,684.91), including interest at 11.49% per annum. Under tho power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, nodco is hereby given that said mortgage wil bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some perl of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 40 PM. on May 5,2005. Said promtoes are situated in Charter Township of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land located in the Northeast comer of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 35. Town 3 North. Rango 8 West. Hastings Township. Barry County. Michigan oesenooo as icecwv ot^mrang at me Nonneast comer of the above described land; thence West 220 foot; thence South 198 toot; thence East 220 toot; thence North 198 toot to the place of beginning Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wfih MCLA 6003241a. in which case tho redemption period shaB be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: April 7. 2005 For more information, piaose call: FC D 248-583 1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For HSBC Bank USA, as Trustee in trust for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust Inc., Asset Backed Pass Through Certificates Series 2003-HE-3 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Hingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Ffc 4044120F02 am™ THB RRM IB A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR. POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Keith Tobias and Verna Tobias, nusoano ano wire, io t^ascaoe> mancisi, me., gagee. dated January 3, 2003 and recorded January 10, 2003 in Instrument Number 1095300, Barry County Records. Said mortgage to now held by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County nsgioter of Deeds. There to claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Seventy-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Seven and 87/100 Doiars ($73,927.87) including Interest at the rate of 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice Is hereby niven that the mortgage wffl be foredoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, a! public venue at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings In Barry County, Michigan at 140 p.m. on April 28. 2005 Tho premises are located in the Township of Hope, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 330 tost of toe East 356 toot of the East 1/2 of he Southeast 1/4 Section 13. Town 2 North, Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless tho property to deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in wlticn case the redemption period shal be 30 days from toe ctote of the stoe. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there to a simultaneous resolution with tho borrower. In that event, your damages, if any, are krntiod solely to tho return of the bid amount tendered at sale. Dated: March 31. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Fifth Third Mortgage Company. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 200.1341 omm. Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be .tmtted solely to the return of tho bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donald L Bteszak . Jr and Linda S Blaszak, husband and wife, original mortgagors), to Mamstreet Savings Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated December 19. 2001. and recorded on January 3. 2002 in instrument 1072264, and assigned by «*k< Mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date neroof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Eight And 87/100 Dollars ($91,896.87), including .merest a! 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortg^e win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of tnem. at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 .-00 PM. on April 28. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 post of Section 28, Town 2 North. Range 9 West, Hope Township. Barry County, Michigan; thence North 89 degrees 55 minutes 28 seconds West 35.35 toet to the Easterly line of Cordes Drive, according to the recorded Plats of Roy K Cordes Subdivision and Roy K. Cordes Subdivision No.1 as recorded in Uber 4 of Plats on Page 14, and Liber 4 of Plats on Page 49 respectively; thence the following courses along said Easterly line of Cordes Drive to the point of beginning; North 18 degrees 19 minutes 42 sec­ onds West. 170.03 toet; thence North 1 degree 05 minutes 03 seconds West, 557.93 feet to the point of beginning; thence North 01 degree 05 minutes 03 seconds West 034 feet along said Easterly line Cordes Drive; thence North 14 degrees 54 minutes 52 seconds West. 124.84 feet along said Easterly line of Cordes Drive; thence South 88 degrees 01 minute 58 seconds East. 261.23 feet; thence South 14 degrees 54 minutes 52 seconds East. 79.43 feet; thence South 01 degree 05 minutes 03 sec­ onds East. 43.60 toot; thence North 88 degrees 04 minutes 09 seconds West. 250 35 toet to toe point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: March 31. 2005 For more information, please cal: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File A051739F01 >a t^ '" ' = i wrT* •— Notice Of Mortgage Foredocure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be reednded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In uni fwn, your damage*, n any, snail De limn­ ed sotety to tho return of the bid amount tendered at eate, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James Oram aka James R. Oram and Robin Oram aka Robin L. Oram, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Amsriqusst Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated December 20. 2003. and recorded on January 14. 2004 in instrument 1120759. in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-X1, under the Pooling and Servicing agree­ ment, dated as of March 1. 2004, without recourse as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there to claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Two Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Three And 05/’X) Dollars ($72,623.06). including interest al 8.25% per annum Under the power of sale confined in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings at 1 .-00 PM. on April 28. 2005. Said premises are situated in Village ot Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 of Block 8 of Keeler's Addition to the Village of Middleville, according to the record­ ed plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats. Pago 40. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 31.2005 For more information, please call: FC H 248 593 1300 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Amenquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass­ Through Certificates, Senes 2004-X1. under the Pooling and Servicing agree­ ment. dated as gI March 1, 2004, without recourse 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File #052206F01 omara THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Wayne L holtman and Michelle Hoffman, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., mortgagee, dated July 22, 2004 and recorded August 4, 2004 in Instrument Number 1131935. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Eight and 02/100 Dollars ($127,588 02) including interest at the rate of 8.40% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice re hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of 'hem, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Mictjgan at 1.-00 p.m. on April 28. 2005 The premises are located in the Township of Assyria, Barry County. Michigan, and are described Mt PARCEL 1: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH­ EAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 3d. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST; THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 30. A DISTANCE OF 508 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PAR­ ALLEL WITH THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 UNE OF SAID SECTION. A DISTANCE OF 400 FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST IM. A DISTANCE OF 359.5 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF THE NORTH AVENUE AND THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH SAD NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1M OF THE NORTHWEST 1M 359.5 FEE1. THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE. 130 FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1M OF THE NORTH 1/4 TO THE CENTERLINE OF SAID NORTH AVENUE; THENCE NORTHEAST­ ERLY ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING PARCEL 2: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH­ EAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 30, TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST; THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH UNE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1M OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 30. A DISTANCE OF 508 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PAR­ ALLEL WITH THE NORTH AND SOUTH IM UNE OF SAID SECTION. A DISTANCE OF 400 FEET; THENCE EAST. PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH UNE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4. A DISTANCE OF 359.5 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF NORTH AVENUE: THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SAID NORTH AVENUE TO THE PLACE OF, BEGINNING. EXCEPTING THEREFROM COMMENCING AT THE NORTH­ EAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 GF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 30. TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST; THENCE WEST 278 FEET ALONG THE NORTH UNE OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST IM OF THE NORTHWEST IM; THENCE SOUTH 253.59 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 68 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST 18916 FEET TO A POINT ON THE CENTERLINE OF NORTH AVENUE; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING The redemption period Shan be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless the property to deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited ’solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale. Dated: March 31. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. As MortgageeP.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 FMe No. 199.1963 ohxu Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THS NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILD ARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: T.ws sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ross L Fruin, an Unmarried Man, original mortgagor(s), to Union Federal Bank Of Indianapolis. Mortgagee, dated June 13. 2002, and recorded on June 25, 2002 in instrument 1082769. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Fhe Thousand Nine Hundred Twelve And 57/100 DoUars ($135,912.57). including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, ct public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1TX) PM. on May 5. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of .ohnstown. Barry County, Michigan, and are ■tescribed as: Lots 33, 34.35, 36, and 37 of Sunset Shore. Number 1. according to tho recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats on Page 38. The redemption period Shan be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: April 7. 2005 For more information, please call: FC W 248 593.1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Union Federal Bank Ot inoianapoks (Union Federal Saving Bank of Indianapolis) 30-^00 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bmgnam Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Ate *052745F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm Is a debt coitoctor attempting to coltoct a debt. Any information obtained wto be uoed tor toto purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number fisted below. MORTGAGE SALE - Detoutt iwe been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: uawrence w. nnootocn ano Maoeane u. nnootocn, in Joint Tenancy to Southern Pacific Funcfing Corporation, a CaMomta Corporation Mortgagee, dated July 14, 1988 and recorded August 5. 1998 in Document No. 1016116, Barry County Records. Mtohigan. Said mortgage was subsequently assigned through meene assignments to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, aa Trustee for the registered nokters of ACE Sacurittoe Corporation Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2004HS1, Asset Backed Pass-Through CertMcatoa on which mortgage there to claimed to ba due at toe date hereof the sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Three nunarea Nineteen uoners ana tignteen cents ($82,319.18) including intereat 10.56% per amum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided. notice to hereby given that said morigage wtt be toreciosad by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pert ot them, at public venue, al tie Bony County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday. April 21. 2006. Said premises are situated in Wage of Dotton. Barry County, Michigan, and are deecribsd as: The North 1/2 of Lots 28 end 29 of Dotton Ptot, accoromg to me recoroea riat mereot as recoruea in Uber 1 of Plats, Page 29, excepting therefrom the Southeastemiy Extension of Mein Street as found recorded in Uber 1 of Plats, Pago 33, said Street also being part of 4.R. Burt's First AddMon to toe Wage of Dotton. Commonly known as 144 Maple, Dotton Ml 49046 The redemption period shal bo 6 months from tho date ot such sate, unless determined abandoned In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shal bo 30 days from fie date of such sate. Dated: FEBRUARY 14,2006 JPMorgwi Chase Bank, as Trustee for the registered holders of ACE Securities Corporation Home Equity Loon ’Duct, Series 2004-HS1. Asset Backed Peeo-Threugh Certificates. Assignee of Mortgage Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hifis, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 05-32202__ Pub: 3/24 -4/14 ProtMto Court County of Bony NOTKE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate RLE NO. 2004-24114-DE Estate of Audrey Elaine Darby. Date of birth: 05/12/1925. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Tho decedent, Audrey Elaine Darby, etoo lived ol 804 Chapel Nashvifie. Michigan died OSH2^004. Creditors of the decedent are notified that al claims against the estate wfl bo forever barred unless presented to Frederick Rushford, named personal representative or proposed personal rep­ resentative, or to both the probate court at 62S6 South M66 Hwy.. NashvMe, and toe namedforo- • posed personal representative within 4 morrts after the date of publication of this notice. 03.21/2C05 Timothy L Tromp P41571 501 West State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (269)948-9400 Frederick Rushford 6256 South M86 Hwy. Nashvifie. Ml 49073 (517)852-9888 <■—" THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AH IMF T­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Defautt twa been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by April Mead, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., mortgagee, dated October 3. 2003 and recorded October 12. 2003 in Instrument Number 1115483, and Affidavft of Scrivener's Error to correct legal description dated October 28, 2004 and Recorded November 02.2004, Doc # 1136670, Berry County Records. There to claimed to be duo on ouch mortgage the sum of Eighty-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Seven and 46H00 Dotiare ($86,707.46) indudtog interest at the rate of 8.50% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in tho mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice Is hereby grven that the mortgage wil bo torectoeod by a sate ot the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, al public venue at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on May 5. 2005. The premtoas are located In tot Village of Nashvifie. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 50 teat of fwWMt 107 feet of Lots 4 and 5 of Block 3 of A. W. PhBfo's Addition to the Village of NashWo, eooordtog to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded In Uber 1 ot Plato on Page 6, Castleton Township. Barry County, Michigan. Also, the use of a driveway 6 toet in width and 60 feet in length commencing at the Southeast comer of the above described parcel at a point on tho North line of Frances Street 107 toot East of the East line of Durkee Street, running thence North 60 feet, thence East 6 toot, thence South 60 toot, thence West 6 toet to toe beginning. Tho redemp­ tion period shall be 6 months fromjho date of such sale, unless the property to determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 32411. In which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of toe stoo. TO ALL PURCHASERS. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in tho event a 3rd party buys the property and toere to a simultaneous resolution with ths borrower. In that event, your damages. H any, are limited soteiy to ths return of the bid amount tendered at sale. Dated: April 7. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., As Mortgagee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-6041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 207.1958 A8AP641328 4/7.4/14.4^1.4/26 NOTICE TO CREDITORS r stalls In toe metier of ROSE M GUERNSEY TRUST under AGREEMENT dated January 11, 2006 Date of bkto: Moy 20.1924 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Rose M. Guernsey, who fived at 125 West Amy Street. Hastings. Mktoigan teed March 14. 2005. leaving toi above trust entotod -ROSE M GUERNSEY TRUST" in fufl force and effect Credttoro of toe decedent are notified tost al otaimoagoirwt too decedent or against toe Trust w« bo forever boned untees presented to JUDITH L LANDES, at 2560 Regie Road. Hastings, Michigan. Rumosoor Trustee, within 4 months alter toe pubficstion of fols notice. April 5. 2005 Hudson Law Offices PLC Rtahaod J. Hudoon P15220 150 West Court Sfroot. Sufis A Heslinga, Ml 48068 (280)948-8292 JudfihL Landos 2660 Raote Road Heelings, Ml 46068 (280)945^745 THM RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT040 TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION OBTAMED WttX BE USED FOR TWAT PURPO8E. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OPRC* A. THE NUMBER B&OW V YOU ARE R ACTIVE MB> TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE BAIS Ootaufi has boon made In the condKons of a mortgage made by Jeoon 8. Bays and Amwida Boye, husband and ■dto, to Rret NLC RnenHto Sarvtoos, LLC. mort­ gagee, (feted Septer<wr 4. 2032 and recorded September 11. 2T<J2 In Instrument Number 1087280, Bony County Records. Said mortgage to now held by U 8 Bar* National Akooctotion ae Truotoo Of CSFB ABS Trust Sortos HEAT 2002-4 by aaoignmont submfited to and recorded the Berry County Register of Deeds There to ctofouxl to bo duo on such mortgage too sum ot One Hundred Twenty Thousand Twenty-Nine and 96/100 Dokars ($120429.95) Including Interest at tho rate c4 760% per annum. Under tho power ot sate con­ tained in too mortgage and too stakfiM of tho State of Mtahigan. notice to hereby given tool the mort­ gage wa bo torectooed by a sate of toe mortgaged promisee, or some pert of toom, st pubfic venue al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County; MtoNgon al 140 pun. cn April 26, 2006. The premtoas are located In Cfiy of Hastings. Barry County, MtaNgan. and are described as: Land sfiuofed in too erry HASTINGS, COUNTY of BARRY. STATE of ML to-wtt: NLot 1 and too East 1/2 of Lot 2, and al tost pert of Lol 11 of Jernes Dunning's reptaBod adtetion to tho Ctty tormoriy vwoge oi nesunge, aeocnoea as oogvnng at a point on toe North fine of said Lot 11 where the fine Oviteng too East and West 1/2 of Lol 2 of eaid Ptat moots said North fine of Lot 11; toenoo Southerly 61J toot to a point 3 toot South of toe Wootoriy extension of the North fine of tho South 1/2 of Lot 938 of tho city, formerly VRage of Hastings; and dis­ tant Vtost 17.5 toot from foe East line of said Lot 11; thence East parefiei with sted North fine to the Southerly extension of sold tfivitflng fine between foe East and West 1/2 of Lot 2; thence Northerly atong eaid Southerly extension of foe fine dividing foe East and Wool 1/2 ot Lot 2 to foe Ptace of Beginning. And ■■ that part of Lot 11, lying East of foe dkidhg fine botes on foe East end West 1/2 of Lol 2, where said Une to extended Southeasterly at right angtos with Green Street at a point whore said Uno intersects foe West fine of Lot 836. of foe orig­ inal Plot of foe VMage, now Ctty of Hastings, aooonfing to foe recorded Ptat thweof, al being In Block 1 ot James Dunning AddMon to foe City, tor­ moriy VBago of Hastings, eooordtog to foe record­ ed Ptat fooreof EXCEPT Al fool pvt of Lot 11 of James Dunning* repMted addMon to foe Ctty. tor­ moriy Vlfiago of Hastings, lying East of the Soutoerty extension of tho dividing fine between foe East and West 1/2 of Lot 2 of said Ptat and South of a fine which fios 3 test Sou* ot and parafiol wtth foe Wseteriy extension of ths North fine of the South 1/2 of Lot 938 of tho Ctty, fomwly VUage of Hastings, aooonfing to the recorded Ptat thereof. Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the dote of ouch sate, untoss tho property Is determined abandoned In accordance wtth MCLA §600.324ia, in which case tho redemption period shal bo 30 days from the date ol tho sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: Tho foreclosing mortgagee can rescind foe sate in the event a 3rd party buys tho property and there la a sknuttanoous resolution wtth foe bor­ rower. in that evenL your damages. If any, are Unit­ ed soteiy to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Doted: March 31. 2006 ORLANS ASSOCI­ ATES PC Attorneys for U S Bank National fioaoctafion aa Truatee of CSFB ABS Trust Sortos HEAT 2002-4, As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-6041 (248) 457-1000 Ffio No. 231.4383 ASAP640471 3/31, AH. 4H4. 4/21 UMMil STATE OF MKHAAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CfRCUTT COURT-FAMB.Y D(V»ON NOTICE OF HEARP4G RLE NO. 0642426foOE In tho matter of Nettie I. Baughman. TAKE NOTICE: A hearing wfl bo held on April 27, 2005 fit 1140 ajn. at 206 Weot Court Street before Judge Hon. WMamM. Doherty P41980 tor tho fol­ lowing purpooo(s): Tttko notice on April 27,2006, at 1140 a.m. In tho rrooaiB uounroom, nasungs, Mtcrugan, a nearmg wB bo held on the petition of Hastings Ctty Bar* requesting foot Hastings Ctty Bank, of 150 West Court StreeL Hastings, Michigan 49058. be appointed Personal Representative of foe Estate of Nettie I. Baughman, deceased, who fivod at 1031 VMage Drive, Hastings, Michigan, and 2700 riasnvwie noan, nasungs, MKTugan, ano wno oea March 20, 2005, and requesting that the W« of the Deooeeod dated September 15. 2003 bo admitted to Probate, it is ateo requested that the heirs al law or san oeceaseo be oeiermmea. Credfiore of foe cteoodont are notified that al claims against the estate wB bo forever barred untoss presented to Hastings Ctty Bank, named Personal Representative, or to both tho Probate Court at 206 West Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings, Michigan 48066, and the named/proposod Personal Representative within 4 months ot foe date of pubfication of this notice If you require special accommodations to use the court because of a dteabBly. or if you require a for­ eign language Interpreter to help you tatty partici­ pate In court proceedings, ptoase contact tho court Immedlataiy to make arrangements. April 4, 2005 Hudson Law Offices PLC Richard J. Hudson P15220 150 West Court StreeL Suite A Hastings, Ml 49068 (269)948-9292 Hastings Ctty Bank 150 Wset Court Street Haotinga, Ml 49068 (289) 945-2401 <»*«>** �Paga 18 - Thursday. April 7. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Hastings elementaries prove ‘Reading Rocks’ Southeastern’s Stormey Rhodes sdoms to have found a new friend with Curious George. Northeastern and Southeastern Elementary Northeastern students Christy Clark, Melia Timm, Clarissa Jackson, Dani Thompson, Nick Nedbalek and Joey James make friends with Geronimo the Mouse. up to attend one of the mystery activities and mouse made visits to both buildings. Teacher, Todd "Elvis' Willard and Steve School students celebrated March Is Reading enjoyed working with a different teacher for Month by participating in reading activities Steward centered around the theme “Reading Rocks!" Northeastern's Family Reading Night before A Read-In, in which students could read in Students in both Hastings schools enjoyed students visited five reading activity centers. the hallways with snacks was a culminating riddles every entertained students the morning. during their Popular centers included Rock Bingo, Make a March Is Reading event for both Northeastern lunchtime. “Fantastic Fridays" were special Name Bracelet, See a Magician (parent Tim and Southeastern schools. days for students to wear a hat. T-shirt or but­ Hall and his assistant son first grader. Tim) ton with writing and to read with a stuffed Listen to a Story, and Make a Bookmark. solving day during animal. Prizes were given to those students who participated in Fantastic Fridays. Story characters Clifford the Big Red Dog. Northeastern students Carson Williams and Erin Gray assist gue£ magician Tim Hall during Family Reading Night. Events in each building were organized by Paint a Mystery Rock, Otis Spofford Spit for the month was tc encourage making read­ Balls. Eggbert Easter Baskets. Stone Soup ing • fun life-kxu, activity for students. Cost and Making Boats were some of the activi­ for the special activities was underwritten by Franklin the Turtle, Curious George the Cat in ties offered to Southeastern students during the schools’ parent-teacher organizations. the Hat, Junie B. Jones, and Geronimo the their Reading Activity Day. Students signed Nonneasiem sxuaents Alexis nep/ogio and Draven Sutherland hug Franken the Turtle, also known as parapro Deb Boto. Southeastern Principal Susan Linacre showed up for work as the Cat in the Hat. Northeastern Principal Mary Youngs is in character as she reads from "June B. Jones: One Man Band." Southestem fourth-graders Megan Kidder and Sadie Walsh threaten Clifford the dog with a bath. Kody Scobey shows off his hit he wore during Hat Day. BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! Southeastern second-grader K. C. Hunt painted her mystery rock during Reading Activity Day. HUGE ANNUAL 1-800-237-2379 M the Barry County Christian school Gym £££ Franklin the Turtle helps Northeastern student Josh Hurless cross the street. get a loan for anything 5.990% 6.667% APR The Anything Loan is available for a limited time only. Apply today (269) 945 • 9561 / (800) 267 • 3830 / (616) 374 - 8849 MAIN/TREET SAVINGS BANK Qflrr available through April 30. 2005 This offer may- not be used to refinance a current MainStreet Say ings Bank loon Subject to credit approval. *AER based on a $5,000 loans at 5.990%for 36 months with a $50 processing fee. Equal Housing Lender. Q i Il s how we bank here! Draven Pederson, a Southeastern Elementary second-grader, reads in his pajamas. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 7.2005 - Page 19 ‘Family Is’ poster winners announced 3 •fr The ChUd Abuse Preratton Counts of Bany County Cloe Graham's poster was developed into a billboard to be posted during April on M-37 Highway north of the M-43 Highway traf­ fic light Winners have b*n announced for the Woodland Elementary was the grand prize Elementary, Cassidy Prevention winner and her poster was developed into a West Elementary. Kimberly Heard; Barry Council of Barry County "Family Is..." poster billboard to be posted during April, Child County Christian, Mis Ondersma; St. Rose contest for fourth-graders in Barry County Abuse Prevention Month, on M-37 going of schools. north toward Middleville. Pleasantview fourth annual Child Abuse Scb-xrl. Lima The contest was held during March, which The response has been wonderful and the also is Parenting Awareness Month. Each opportunity to see families through the eyes Central winner received a “Family Night Out." of fourth-graders is enlightening," said Karen Northeastern including dinner for five at Ponderosa and Jousma. executive director of Barry County tickets to the Hastings Four Theater. Child Abuse Prevention Council. The 275 posters were received. Cloe Graham from . of Lakewood West Elementary and her winning poster. individual winners Page Bridget Lakewood Hemingway; Elementary. Marisa DesVoignes; Star Elementary, Abigael Prill; Elementary. Alexandria Elementary. Owen; Alexandra Mesecar. Southeastern. Jasmin Rose; and Lakewood were Morgan; Woodland Elementary. Cloe Graham. Elementary. Becca Jacobs; Delton Kellogg Desvoignes poster says "Family is...' someone who is always there for you. Star Elementary student Abigael Prill had several people on her "Family is..." tT Bridget Hemingway s winning poster for St. Rose Elementary has a family comforting others in a Red Cross Hospital. Barry County Christian's Mike Cndersma with his 'Family Is...' poster. Alexandra Mesecar of Northeastern Elementary used her own family on her poster. Central Elementary's Alexandria Owen won a night out for her family, including din­ ner and movie tickets. Southeastern's Jasmin Rose shows off her rainbow colored poster that won tor her school. Page Elementary’s Becca Jacobs with her winning poster from the "Family Is..." contest. Delton Kellogg Elementary's Cassidy Morgan (Halloran) with her very colorful poster. NOTICE r Now Accepting Medicaid Stonehill Farm Vermontville, MI r*NADV E*C & •_ DCMTII I CANOPY CAI SALES RENTALS To members of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. Hastings. Michigan: Dr. Mike Calton, D.C. McNgan saw IMtwa* Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company will be held at the Home Office. 404 East Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings, Michigan, on Wednesday. April 13. 2005, beginning at 9:00 a m. Michigan W. Puemer, Secretary Rental sizes available: 10x10 pop-ups, 16x16, 20x20, 20x30 canopies. Self Services: You pick it up & return it Full Services: We set it up & take it down. Tables • Chairs • Coolers & Hot Boxes Call any time. Bob Donner, 517-726-1084 Nashville Chiropractic (517) 852-2070 �Page 20 - Thursday. April 7, 2005 - The Hastings Banner Travel trailer fire kills boy, age 3 by Helen Mudry Staff Writer The Lakewood community is mourning with Connie anc' Abe Sines over the loss of their 3-year old sen. Taggcrt (Tag), in a fire last Wednesday morning. toward the middle. Tag's body was found near where the fire started. trical outlet and investigators have been look­ from the trailer and fearing Tag was inside, ing at a possible electrical malfunction or an tried to open the doors to the trailer but found electrical-related incident. It is also possible them locked. He broke a window and tried Tag started the fire with a lighter. The fire was unsuccessfully to get inside and reach Tag. ruled to be accidental. Sines cal lad 9-11 and the Portland Fire Abe was treated and released from Sparrow Department arrived about 11 a.m. They found Hospital in Lansing for smoke inhalation and the trailer was fully engaged. It was destroyed minor bums. After the fire was extinguished, the investi­ Ambulance. Ionia County Central Dispatch, gators were not able to find Tag in the rubble. Ionia County Victim Advocates, Schrauben- They thought he might have run off before the Lehman Funeral Home and the Michigan fire broke out and was in the family home or State Police Fire Marshal's Office. fast 50’ program rewards Lakewood students for tips Lakewood middle school, high school and the Lakewood Educational Alternative pro­ Reg. *6" 27*11 on a daily basi.. Teachers read an announce­ ment of the fire to the high school first hour »■!>. the time. Students were asked lc keep Connie and her family in their thoughts aid prayers. Lakewood’s elementary school social Ionia area schools and Silent Observer '»mc a note giving some basic information have teamed up in an effort to keep schools a about the loss and this suggestion if questions safe environment for youth with the imple­ arise at home: “They are going to be very sad for awhile and will need to know that they can talk about 11), allowing middle and high school stu­ their dents to anonymously report others involved Sometimes we feel like we don't know what in drug activity, major thefts, vandalism, pos­ to say. We don't need to say anything. We feelings with you, their friends. session of illegal weapons or other criminal need to listen. It is a wonderful gift to give activity that occur on school property by another person: our full attention and the mer using the regular Ionia Silent Observer tip sage that we want to hear what they have to line, (616) 527-0107. Students who have tell us. It is also important to share bow we information about illegal activity within their feel, too." school, can call the tip line and tell them they She said parents of children who have have a “Fast 50” tip. The students will not be intense reactions to the news would be nctified. She also included her home phone num The operator will take down the information ber for parents who needed to contact her and assign the tipster an identifying number. over spring break. be turned over to school Monetary donations were collected from administration officials who will investigate Lakewood staff at the high school and middle the tip and determine if police investigation is school and from high school students. The needed. The tipster then will be responsible staff has also been given permission by cen­ to call back and find out if the tip was suc­ tral office to donate up to three days of their cessful. sick time so Abe and Connie can have more The tip will If the tip leads to the recovery of stolen time off to help deal with the loss. property or illegal drugs, the solution of a lar­ “We felt we had to do something.” said one ceny, arson or vandalism the tipster may be teacher. A middle school staff member said rewarded with $50. If the tip leads to the the whole staff is speechless over the tragedy. recovery of an illegal weapon, the tipster will “We just look at each other and don’t know be rewarded with $100. what to say.” Participating Ionia County schools are Another staff member recalled a conversa­ Belding, Ionia. Freedom Acres, Lakewood, tion she had with Connie a few weeks ago Saranac and Palo. where she (Connie) described Tag as a full of life rumbustious child. program director. Trooper Paul Neal of the JO ! Top . • Soli $119I40-to. ; I 1 SATURDAY ONLY 7 a.m.-11 a.m. Hastings Kmart only SALE THURSDAY, 4/7 and FRIDAY & SATURDAY, 4/8 & 4/9 802 W. State St Hastings I Counselors were on hand at the high school to talk to student aides who work with Connie Devon and Abigail’s classes at West She sent asked for their name- or telephone numbers. Earth Gro^S ; I Devon Walkington in Courtney DeHaan's third grade class at West worker, Cathy Mullen, spoke to students in The program starts next Monday (April WEED BLOCK $799 class at West Elementary and half-brother they can collect a reward at the same time. Any questions should be directed to the Reg. '10” Marcia Ruddock's afternoon early primary help prevent crime on school grounds and mentation of a new “Fast $50” program. PREEN 3'X60' ROLL the middle school. Tag's sister. Abigail is in classes, giving information as it was known at gram (LEAP) students are being asked to ini Connie is a secretary al Lakewood High school and Abe is an afternoon custodian at According to news reports. Lieutenant * Helping the Ionia County Sheriffs Office were the Portland Fire Department, Portland the trailer. * The fifth-wheel was plugged into an elec­ Abe is reported to have seen smoke coming nearby woods. Tag's body later was found in ..CYPRUS GARDEN N MULCH MULCH ? FERTILIZER Reg.$2" . ‘ Reg. 0“ SALE 47*10 7-lb., 8-oz. container Detective Cary Foster of the sheriff’s office is reported to have said the fire appeared to fifth-wheel travel trailer that was parked in to the siding. POND KIT SALE to because of the heavy smoke and fire. the yard of tho family’s home on Morris Road and the Sines’ home had minor heat damage STACK CHAIRS could to try to get his son out. but was unable have started on driver’s side of the trailer, in Denby Township 90-gal. Pond Kit Seinen of the Ionia County Sheriffs Office said Abe did everything he about 10:30 a.m in a The fire broke out MIDBACK RESIN Michael D. I I I Michigan State Police Ionia post at (616) 527-3600 or nealp@michigan.gov at Wilder s Tire & Auto It s our 5th week of our 52-week celebration of our 20-year anniversary ALL-AMERICAN RACING WHEELS *10 over cost �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apol 7. 2005 - Page 21 POLICE BEAT Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... 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The names of the other two suspects involved were not being released at press time and the incident remains under investiga­ tion. HOUSE FOR RENT: private Shelp Lake, year round house, long term renters, no 1887. CAR­ YARDS/BERBER pets, $650 + deposit, utilities & references. (269)664-4936 PET: beige, brand new (bought, never used). Still on roll. New $800 - sell $295. Hastings student busted for possession of pot (517)204-0600 HASTINGS — A 15-year-old Hastings boy was arrested by school liaison officer Cliff Morse after he was found to be in pos­ session of marijuana while at school March 29. Morse had received a tip from one of the instructors at Hastings High School who had detected the smell of marijuana on the student. The student was turned over to the custody of his parents and is facing charges of possession of marijuana through Barry County Juvenile Court, as well as sanctions that will be imposed by school officials. DRIVERS 4c OWNER OP­ ERATORS! Looking for home? 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The extent of his injuries was centraltransportint.com NEED BABYSITTER in my home 7am-430pm, April 11­ 15 and April 18-22 for (2) 7 year old boys. Call Bill at (269)945-0034. IN LOVING MEMORY of our beloved mother, Fire at empty Barry Twp. house ‘suspicious’ Part­ week, open mail, assist library pa­ The bouse, located at 4352 W. Hickory, has been empty since 2003 but still has some appliances and ocher itea?s inside. Delton and Johnstown fire departments were called to the scene, but the house was a ♦oral loss. Two fire marshals from the Michigan State Police Post in Paw Paw are investigating the fire, the origin of w hich is regarded as suspicious. Local man arrested for shoplifting at grocery trons, maintain files, empty book drop, assisting staff. Evenings and Saturdays, schedule to be determined. $5.15/hr. No benefits. Apply DIVORCE by April 9, Hastings Public SPRING/FALL Library, 121 S. Street, Hastings. Bonus for new contracts. Family owned & operated. (269)623-2518. 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Shelve books and more, BARRY TOWNSHIP — A house fully engulfed in flames was reported to Central Dispatch 911 at 4:28 a.m. Friday, April 1. in any of our papers Get them at J-Ad Graphics. 1351 wonderful people, we never can thank you all enough. Josie M. Watson who passed away unknown. POSITION OPEN: time, 10 hours per FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. 7X16 CAR TRAILER. $575. (517)852-1778 or (616)283­ 80 2 CLEANUP: HASTINGS — Hastings City Police arrested a 24-year-old Hastings man after he admitted be took several items from the care of him while he was there, you'll never know how much we love you all. Otis & Katie Hill and family. A*< til I slalt MOTIVATED SELLERS: 4 Bedroom, 1 bath, 20x60 ga­ rage. Main St, Nashville, across from car wash, $93,900. (517)852-1778 or (616)283-1793. Plumb’s Grocery Store without paying for them. Officer Jeremy Shaffer arrested Brandon Hammond April 1 after being called to the store by the manager after the theft was Hammond, who works for a contractor that cleans the floors, wj»_, confronted by store employees as be left the store. He ini­ tially claimed he paid for the Hems, but could not produce a receipt, then later admitted to the officer that he took the items with­ out paying for them. Hammond was arrested for larceny in a building. • Tracy Keeler, 33. of Dowling. was sentenced Woman held for drunk driving after traffic crash HASTINGS — A 20-year-old Twin Likes woman was arrested for drunken driving Saturday after being involved in a traffic accident with an off duty officer from the Michigan State Police. ing. The balance of his jail sentence will be sus­ months probation, 12 months in jail and $1,220 in pended upon successful completion of probation. court costs and fines for one count of assaulting a This felony charge is from DEC in Hastings and police officer. has a maximum penalty of four years in prison The balance of the jail sentence will be sus­ Officer. Lowell Wilde and Eric Ingram from Hastings City Police Department were dispatched to the intersection of Green They determined accident occurred when a vehicle driven by Rachel Rodgers, 20, of Twin I alm failed to yield to an east­ bound vehicle driven by off duty Trooper Kevin Keto. Rodgers was northbound oo Church Street when she pulled into the path Kalamazoo Gospel Mission program. • Joseph Wooten. 29 of Plainwell, was sen­ The charge against her stems from an incident in tion for one count of fraud by false pretenses less During their investigation it was apparent to the officers that Rodgers had been consuming alcohol and further investigation • Thad Burger, 36, of Hastings, was sentenced to revealed she had a blood alcohol level of .22%. She was placed under arrest for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. two separate prison terms, with credit for 31 days Suspicious vehicle at boat launch leads to bust HOPE TOWNSHIP — A suspicious vehicle was reported to Central Dispatch 911 at about 10 p.m. Monday. April 4. at the Guernsey Lake boat launch. The resident who called described a red Ford Explorer that had been parted at the launch for over , When Michigan Slate Police Hastings Post troopers arrived, they found a stranded motorist sleeping in the vehicle. After an investigation, it was found that the driver. Steven Steffic, war. wanted on fugitive warrants from Kalamazoo and Richland police departments. After arresting Steffic. a small amount of cocaine was found in the vehicle. The investigation of the drug is still pending. HOPE TOWNSHIP — A car traveling southbound on Hubble Road near Goodwill spooked a hone and rider traveling north as it crested a hill. The hone veered into the car and the driver was unable to stop. The horse was seriously injured and had to be euthanised by Department of Natural Resources personnel who were called to the scene. The frmale rider was taken to Pennock Hospital with injuries. Two-vehicle traffic crash on M-37 injures 4 people Four people from two families suffered injuries in a two vehicle, head-on collision Wednesday afternoon, March 30. on M-37 Highway, near Middleville. Authorities said Ivanna Parker and her infant son were south bound on M-37 in a Buick Regal, south of Parmelee Road, when Both drivers, were pinned in their vehicles and were extricated by both Caledonia and Thomapple township emergency serv­ ices. maximum penalty of 93 days in jail and/or $500 or Township. three times the value of the item. He was sentenced to 12 to 24 mouths for one misdemeanor count of criminal sexual conduct, • Eric Austin. 21. of Detroit, was sentenced fourth degree, by force or coercion with a victim under a one year delayed sentencing agreement to between the ages of 13 arid 16 years. He also was 36 days in jail with credit for six days served. His sentenced to 38 to 120 months in prison for one driver’s license was suspended for six months and felony count of criminal sexual conduct he was ordered to pay $295 in court costs and fines with for one count of possession of marijuana. intention of sexual penetration. The balance of his jail sentence will be sus­ The infant was in a child restraint system and all other occupants were using their seat belts. Alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the crash. meanor charge has a maximum penalty of one year served, two years on probation, and $860 in court in jail and/or $2,000 in fines. Hearings planned on CCW law effect Tlie Michigan Senate Judiciary Committee will being including one in Caledonia and another in Battle out. Creek, to review the state's guns laws, inch'ding how well laws on carrying concealed weapons work. The committee's chairman. Sen. Alan Cropsey. R-DeWitt, said he wanted the committee to hear from Michigan residents themselves about state gun laws. "Nothing takes the place of bearing directly from gun owners and others about how well our state's laws work." Cropsey said. "Four years ago the tion. We want to see how well the law is working so people can pro­ tect themselves. * The committee will bold hear­ A 53-year-old Kalamazoo man was arrested on firearms and drug violations March 29 at about 6:40 p.m. after a traffic stop by Prairieville officer Dale Boulter on Enzian Road near Ford Road. ings at 10 a.m. Friday. April 8, at the Southside Sportsman Club, Investigation resulted in the arrest of Michael Kenneth Connelly for carrying a pistol concealed under the front seat of his pick­ 539 Capitol Ave. SW, in Battle up. for having a loaded/uncased rifle (one in chamber, nine in clip) behind the front seat. Prairieville Chief Larry Gentry said he Creek; at 10 a.m. Friday. April 22, was also found to be in possession of 73.6 grams of marijuana, and was cited for expired license plates and no insurance. expected to be held in northern Michigan, still are hold four public hearings throughout ’he state, legislature passed CCW legisla­ Kalamazoo man held for firearms, drug violations pended upon payment of court costs. This misde­ tenced to 90 days in jail with credit for three days Ivanna Parker and her son were taken to Butterworth Hospital via Life EMS. Wanita Huizenga and her son were flown to Butterworth by Aero Med with serious injuries. The misdemeanor charge, which stems from an incident last September in Orangeville, carries a counts of criminal sexual conduct in Irving their car crossed ’he center line and collided with a Dodge mini-van traveling north. The mini-van was driven by a 15-year old, accompanied by his mother, Wanita Huizenga. than $200. served, and $680 in court costs and fines for two • Brandon Hammond. 24. of Hastings, was sen­ ‘Spooked’ horse killed after being struck by car tenced to 90 days in jail with credit for two days served and $2,195 in court costs, fines and restitu­ February in Johnstown Township. of Keto, causing the accident. He was lodged in the Barry County Jail. and/or $5,000 in fines. pended upon entry into and completion of the and Church street at 4:30 a.m. and met with the drivers, who were not injured. an hour. costs and fines for one count of larceny in a build­ recently in Barry County Circuit Court to 60 at the Detroit Congress. 49800 Sportsmen’s Dequindre Road, in Utica, and al 10 a-in. Friday. May 13, at the Caledonia Sportman's Club, 10721 Coldwater Road in Caledonia. Details for the fourth meeting. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: worked �Page 22 — Thursday. April 7. 2005 The Hastings Banner Former Hastings coach, father of CMU track, dies at age 101 In between career at outstanding an Michigan Central athletic University and founding the school's track and field program. Lyle Bennett honed his coach- ing skills at Hastings High School. Bennett passed away March 24, at 101 years of age. He is survived by his daughter Mary Bennett-Drake, and -in-law daughter Velma Bennett, as well as seven grand­ children and ten great grandchildren. Hastings was home to Bennett between 1935 and 1942. when he coached foot­ ball, basketball, and track and field for the Saxons. Bennett letters earned two each in track, football, and baseball as an athlete at CMU. after earning 20 varsity letters at Rockford High School. He was bom June 23, 1903. in Algoma. After graduating from CMU. he spent years touring the state coaching at a num­ ber of high schools as well as Alma College. Burn permits canceled until rain In 1946 he to CMU returned and helped found the track team which he Lyle Bennett coached for 33 seasons. He was 118-81 in by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer we have had 10 brush fires, including two dual meets, and his teams won nine out­ assists to other departments." door Intercollegiate Athletic Conference With the threat of forest and brush fires titles, and two indoor titles. His last six The Department of Natural Resources has fire fighting equipment to help fire Barn departments cover the large areas needed He was also 8-15-1 as the Chippewas' for fire control. They currently have an football coach, a post he held from 1947­ all bum permits in the County area have been canceled. “The Fire Department had seven calls all-terrain Hummer equipped just on Tuesday." said Hastings City Fire lighting and a tractor plow that can go Department Chief Roger Cans. "It is too through forests creating fire Forest fire officer David DesJardin cov­ called to 11 brush fires since Fridav. April ers 1." Joseph and Branch counties. He has can­ in Kalamazoo. Calhoun. St. is celed all bum permits until (he "April allowed only if it has a screen on top u uh showers" come and the ground receives holes in no more then three-quarters of an at least one-quarter inch of rain. Burning brush metal barrels inch in diameter. But even in a barrel, Residents there is danger of causing a brush fire. Thornapple “Even with the screens, when you open in Freeport. Township Lyle Bennett displays a trophy during his time as a coach at Hastings High School in the late 1930's and early 1940 s. to call Hastings for bum permits when available. it to put more brush in. an ember can Residents escape." said Thomapple Township Fire need to call the Barry County 911 Central Chief Mark Marentette. "Since March 28. 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J.':.j*-lS93 TT*? HastingsDANNER VOLUME 152. No. 15 __________________________________________________ Thursday, April 14, 2005__________________________ ; ___________ PRICE 50g Walldorff Building to become restaurant-pub to meet April 19 A local grasvnxHs organization seek­ ing io eliminate the Michigan Senate will have a meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday. April 19. at the Courts & Law Building. 220 W. Com St., Hastings. Organizers of "Unicameral Michigan." or "UM." stress the effort will be non­ partisan and they claim they already have the support of people who identify them­ selves both as Democrats and Republicans. Their idea is to get enough support to file petition signatures next year, at Imany as 400,000. to put a statewide referendum on the November 2006 election ballot. The group is calling for Michigan to move to a unicameral rather than bicam­ eral legislature, thereby saving as much as $50 million in the strapped state budg­ et. The state currently has 38 sure sena­ tors and 110 state legislators. Under the proposal, the latter group would remain in place to handle the business of making laws, along with the governor The grass-roots group, which has acknowledged it received its spark for the movement from < March 10 Banner edi­ torial by J-Ad Graphics Vice President Fred Jacobs, is attempting to widen its efforts to include all of Michigan. Two state legislators already have introduced a trill to move to a unicameral legislature, which Nebraska already has operated under for mote than 70 yeans. by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer The old Walldorff Building in downtown Hastings soon will become an upscale restau­ rant with a banquet room upstairs and a micro-brewery. The Hastings City Council and Downtown Development Authority have received a request from Michael Barnaart and the WBPB Corp, for a special DDA liquor license to use in the Walldorff Building, the former Fuller Furniture building, which was built in 1868. The DDA has reviewed the application and granted the WBPB Corp, per­ mission to apply for a license on the DDA's behalf. Barnaan received the Hastings City Council’s approval Monday night to submit the grant application to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. The Walldorff Brewpub & Bistro, owned and operated by WBPB Corp., an S Corp. Company, will be a multi-level, multi-dimen­ sional business complex. Plans call for the pub and restaurant to be "an exciting new casual theme brewpub, restaurant and banquet facility." The management s primary focus will be the fully operational microbrewcry and casu­ experience in the hospitality industry and cur­ rently is working at a property he helped establish five years ago as executive chef at the Arcadia Brewing Co. in Battle Creek. He said the time he has spent there has provided him first-hand experience at being part of a brewpub operation. Barnaart said the owners hope the success of the Walldorff Brewpub & Bistro will be achieved "by serving great food, providing friendly service and employing an aggressive marketing plan to build customer traffic.” According to the business plan summary, the brewery operation will be on display in the storefront on State Street. The mechanical components will provide a visual point of interest in the dowr..own. People will be able to see first hand the production of fine ales, lagers and pilsners. The brewery is intended to be a true "grain to glass" operation. "We plan to incorporate local flavor into our beers." Bamaat said. “We plan to make a local connection in the branding and naming of our products. Thoraapple Pale Ale. Downtown S:oat and Yankee Springs Porter arc a few potential ideas." al themed restaurant on the street level of the building. The Walldorff Ballroom will be located on the second floor as an elegant ban­ quet room with Victorian style for up to 200 people. The top floor will use about 4.000 square feet for office space. Barnaart. managing partner, has 15 years brick, warm oak and brass. The new owners The decor for the Walldorff will be of plan to focus on creating not only a dining experience, but also an entertainment experi­ ence with a display brewery, open and visible kitclien and a wood-fired Italian brick oven See WALLDORFF, page 14 The old Walldorf. building that formerly housed Fuller Furniture will soon become The Walldorff Brewpub & Bristro. It will include a micro-brewery, restaurant and ban­ quet room. Residents sue city over PUD by Heather A. Reed Organizers say they welcome supportos. these opposed and those curious about 'he idea to meet next Tuesday night to explore the possibilities. upen irac program honors ex-teacher Staff Writer set a public hearing and make a report to the City Council within 75 days after submission A lawsuit was filed by eight local residents of the application. The cooe also requires the last month in Barry County Circuit Court council to either approve, deny or modify a *^*inst the City of Hastings to vacate the rezoning request within 60 days from the date Court Street Planned Unit Development of receiving the Planning Commission’s passed in May 2004. The plaintiffs include Gordon Barlow. report. Residents maintain the inaction of the com­ Charles Adams. Karen Nicholson. Robert Nicholson. Carol Schnierr. Paul Friddle. tiff’s procedural due process rights. The Kimberly Sutton and Stewart Gross, who own plaintiffs also have never received the appli­ property located between West Court Street cation fees back from the city. and West State Street, and South Market unteers are involved in the effort to build a new library." the spokesperson said “Daily and weekly volunteers input new title and patron records, nrocess new books, mend and shelve books, read at preschool story hour, participate in the RIF and ROAR programs, help with utnmer reading. coofdinate the used book sale. lead the Friends of the Library , and search genealogy and local history ” Fjt those interested in sharing their poetry, there will be a signup before the program starts. All programs at the library are open to the public. The library is located at 121 S Church St. Call 945-4263 for more information. Gun Lake area blood drive set SS. Cyril and Methodius Church. Gun Lake-Wayland, will be host for a blood See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 ordinance requires that as a "standard for approval” the property included in the PUD Hastings to vacate and set aside Ordinance No. 382, which created the Court Street PUD must be "under single ownership or control, “The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree" will be presented by the Delton Kellogg Theater Arts Company at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Friday and Saturday. April 28. 29 and 30. at Delton Kellogg High School. Here, Captain Jennings, portrayed by Ross Osgood, and Captain Bree, portrayed by Allene Smith, battle over many things, including kwe. The play features musk and humor. Tickets are available at me counseling office or from any cast member. (Photo by Marcie Westover) having responsibility for completing the proj­ ect in conformity with this article." according in City to 90-668(bX6). Sincf the properties arc not owned by the Planning Commission for their respective city under single ownership or control, the properties to be rczoned. They said they had purchase offers on their property at the time city, and approved by the council had been Nicholsons ‘Er, ye be a female, then?' such that there is a single person or entity both September encouraged to read their favorite poetry or share original creations. The spokesperson also noted that April 17-23 is National Volunteers Week and the evening also will honor the library's volunteers A reception will be held before the ripen Mk session to show­ appreciation for the many hours of dedi­ cated to the library. "Library Board members keep the library running smoothly and many vol­ Through their attorney, Bradley K. Morton of Charlotte, the residents ask the City of and re-zoned their properties. Plaintiffs Friddle, Sutton poetry." a library spokesperson said. Special guests arc expected to share her poetry, but partkipants also will be The City of Hastings then applied to create a PUD for the same properties. The zoning Street and South Washington Street. All poets and lovers of poetry are invit­ ed to bear and take part in an Open Mk Poetry night at 7 p.m. Tuesday. April 19. ar the Hastings Public Library in tribute to the late May Granata. Granata was a popular and respected longtime educator and published poet who died recently. “The evening is a tribute to her love of mission and the council violated the plain­ submitted 2003 to and applications the Hastings plaintiffs stale that the PUD. as created by the from Walgreen’s Pharmacy and Fifth Third created and approved based on illegal proce­ Bank, among other businesses, who wanted to locate within the Hastings city limits. dures. Michigan law in this area is full of refer­ Rumors were spread around town at that time about how several members of the ences to the ’landowner" and the ’administra­ tive official or body which initially approved Planning Commission and City Council the site plan." but nowhere in the law does it would not allow specific businesses to come say that a city is allowed to create a PUD into Hastings and compete with already estab­ when it does not own or have options to own lished hometown businesses. the property. There is no hearing date available from the They state in the complaint that their requests were ignored by the Planning Commission when it voted to suspend action Circuit Court office. Amy McDowell is the attorney for the city on them. There was no further action taken by the commission, which they contend is in vio­ as defendant. She did not return phone calls to lation of the. City of Hastings Zoning Code, May said he was unable to comment because of state regulations. which requires the Planning Commission to her office, nor did Morton. Mayor Robert One seat still needs to be filled Morgan re-appointed to Planning Commission by David T. Young Editor Barn County Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman Clyde Morgan was reappointed to a three-year term Tuesday morning, but one opening remains on the commission. The County Board of Commissioners made it official by approving his appointment tor a term beginning May I of this year and expir­ ing April 30. 2008. The only "no” vote cast was from Tom Wing, who explained that he’d like to see if there arc more applicants for another seat left vacant when William Stough decided not to re-apply. . Commissioner James French recommend­ ed Moragn by saying. "A majority of the commission members felt Mr. Morgan met the requirements for what we were looking for. We felt he deserved to continue working on the commission." Morgan has come under some criticism recently because he allowed an applicant to attend and sit through a meeting of a bare quorum of four Planning Commission mem­ bers and then told him his case couldn't be heard because Morgan recused himself with a possible conflict of interest. It was reported that three people applied for the post to which Morgan sought reappoint­ ment. The other two were John Warren of Hastings Jack Nadwomik of Delton. Both of these applicants will be among those consid­ ered for the seat left vacant by Stough. Citizen George Hubka, during public com­ ment at the start of the meeting, took com­ missioners to task for adding to the motion on the agenda to appoint Morgan “motion car­ ried." making it seem a done deal before the action was taken. French and fellow Commissioner Sandra James both apologized for the oversq^it. "In no way was it any indication any planned action." French said. "My apologies too.” James added. "I did not catch that.” See PLANNING, page 15 �Page 2 — Thursday, April 14. 2005 - Tl» Hastings Banner Woodland Elevator goes down after 116 years drive Wednesday. April 20. from 3 to 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to participalewho is are 17 or older, weigh 110 pounds or more and is in reasonably good health. For more information, call the church office at 269-792-3543 or 269-795-3290 for a donation appointment. Habitat dinner will be Friday Blrrv County Habitat for Humanity once again will serve its popular Swiss steak and chicken dinner front 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, April IS, al the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. The meal is available for a donation and proceeds will help build bousing for county residents in need of a decent home. In addition to the meats, the menu includes mashed potatoes, gravy, a veg­ etable, salad, homemade desserts and bev­ erages. Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical Christian housing ministry. Volunteers wort in partnership with low income families to build simple, decent homes that are sold al cost and without interest to the families. Paymenu received from Habitat homeowners are recycled to build more houses. For more information about Habitat, please call 269-948-9939. Those who would like to make a tax­ deductible donation to Habitat, and can't attend the upcoming dinner, may send a check to Barry County Habitat for Humanity. P.O. Box 234; Hastings, Mich. 49058 North Country Trail hike set The Chief Noonday chapter of the North Country Trail Association is planning a new member spring hike Saturday morning, April 23. The group will hike the Fort Custer por­ tion of the North Country Trail. Everyone is welcome. Those interested are encouraged to meet for breakfast at 8 am. at Lakeside Cafe in Augusta. The bile will be at 9 am. at the Armstrong Road Trailhead, Fort Custer. For more information, contact Tom Garnett at garnettt@trinityhealth.org or Larry Pio at nalcoml@aol.com ‘Grief Recovery’ starts next month Barry Community Hospice will offer “Grief Recovery” for five consecutive Tuesdays from May 3 through May 31 for any adult who has experienced the death of a loved one. Grief Recovery combines learning about the process of grief with the opportunity to discuss feelings of grief in a safe and open environment This program will be held at the Barry Community Hospice office. 450 Meadow Run Suite 200, Hastings. Participants may choose either day or evening class times. The day sessions will be from 11:30 am. to 1 p.m. and the evening sessions from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Barry Community Hospice offers Grief Recovery as a community service at no charge. For further information or to regis­ ter for the class, please call (269) 948-8452. Barry Community Hospice is a division of Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice and is a an affiliate of the United Way. Spaghetti dinner to aid dance team Center Stage Dance Studio of Woodland will have a spaghetti dinner, auction. 50/50 raffle and dance exhibition at 5:30 p.m. Friday. April 22. at the St Edwards Family Center in Lake Odessa. There is no cover charge, but donations will be accepted to help defray the cost of the Center Stage dance team's upcoming trip New York City. The eight-member dance team, com­ prised of girls 9 to 18 years old from Hastings, Nashville. Vermontville, Lake Odessa and the surrounding area will travel to New York City in July to attend “Steps on Broadway" at the Broadway Dance Center, where they will take classes from professionals who have taught stars how to dance While they arc in New York, they will also attend the Broadway production of Walt Disney's “The Lion King." The spaghetti dinner which will include salad, garlic bread, dessert and beverage will be served beginning at 5:30. At J:30. there will be a dance exhibition performed by the dance team, as well as some of the younger students from Center Stage. After the dance exhibition, at approxi­ mately 7:30, there will be both a silent and regular auction with Bill Wilson serving as auctioneer. Items to be auctioned include 10 lbs. of New York strip steaks, golf at Centennial Acres, a sign from Sanderson Signs, dance classes at Center Stage Dance Studio and more. For more information, call Kelly Sanderson (616) 374-7991. Home buyers' seminar slated Hastings City Bank will have a free and public first time home buyers' seminar from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 19. at the Hastings branch. 150 W. Court St. Attendees will learn how to purchase a new home with a minimum down payment, the role of the title company, bow to benefit from working with a realtor and the benefits of pre-qualification. Hastings City Bank loan officers will present information about mungage products available to the first time home buyer. Mark Hewitt, associate broker GRI. Miller Real Estate, will provide information about advantages in working with an expe­ rienced realtor and explain what to expect when reviewing home purchase documents. Phyllis Cornell, agency manager, Michigan Bankers Title of West Michigan, will be present to explain the role of the title com­ pany. Information about tax advantages to home ownership will be prepared by Chris Fluke of Walker. Fluke & Sheldon. PLC. Participants may ask questions and receive materials. All attendees will receive a certificate for $250 off processing fees of a home mortgage with Hastings City Bank. To reserve attendance, call Nancy Goodin at 269-948-5579. Time and energy workshop planned Leadership Barry County will offer “Time and Energy Management.” its sec­ ond Professional Development series work­ shop this year at 8:30 am. Thursday, April 21. at YMCA Camp Algonquin. Lynne Gocde of the Employer's Association and Lynne Goede Seminars will present practical tips to help partici­ pants develop their own personal miniorganizational plan ready to be put to use at home or on the job. The event will begin at 8:30 with regis­ tration and continental breakfast. The inter­ active seminar will begin at 9 and end at noon. The cost of the event is $69 per attendee, with a reduced price of $59 avail­ able to Leadership Barry County alumni. Dana Rittenberg. director of Leadership Barry County, said. This workshop, as well as the grant writing event we hosted in March, arc perfect examples of what we are successfully bringing to Barry County timely practical workshops that help us all become more efficient at what we do every day. whether at home or at work. And I can't think of a timelier topic than ‘Time and Energy Management' “Lynne spoke to the Leadership Barry County Class of 2005 on ‘Problem Solving and Consensus Building.* She was able to present strategies in problem solving that members of the class utilized the next day on the jdb. And I know Lynne will present excellent informative inat we will be able to put into practice immediately." For additional information about this event or the Leadership Barry County pro­ gram, please call Rittenberg at 269-945­ 2114. The Farm Bureau Supply Store on South Main in Woodland, from a 1943 photograph, advertised dairy, poultry feeds, seeds, beans, fertilizers, coal and grain grinding. (Photo courtesy of Lyle Sandbrook) by Helen Mudry Stuff Writer A piece of Woodland history came down last week with the demolition of the elevator on Woodland Road south of the village. Gordon Erb and his son. Tyler, used exca­ vation equipment to tear down the more than 100-year-old structure that had served Woodland as a flour mill and grain elevator since 1889. Some people called it the Woodland Elevator. Duane Bump of Woodland remem­ bered it as the South Elevator. Perry Stowell. 85. had many memories of it. He said he used to ride on the farm wagon with his father. Ford, when they went to town for feed for the horses and cows. He said he would sweet talk his father into buying him some candy. At one time the farm had 20 cows and 21 horses. Stowell recalled gening 3.500 chick­ ens every spring and getting ground com at the elevator. Die farm had 12 chicken coops. The train went by the elevator and Stowell said some or the horses were skittish when they heard the train whistle, but the elevator had a pair of old black horses that wouldn't even wiggle when the whistle blew. Phyllis Baitinger said she remembered her father. Hubert Barnum. taking his grain «.o the elevator. “I'm glad it is down now.” she said. “It had become an arson waiting to happen and a home for skunks and raccoons.” Dave Makley safcd h> worked at the eleva­ tor from about I960 to 1964. wrhen it was owned by Don Thompson. He drove a semi, hauling grain to markets throughout the state. Makley remembered the elevator bought and stored grains and sold coal and clever seed. He said it also bought bundles of wool from sheep fanners. Like Baitinger, he said it had become a fire hazard and he was glad to sec it come down. Lyle Sandbrook remembered the elevator used to grind com cobs and truck them to Traverse City, where they were used to clean cherries. He also recalled the women working in a second floor room sorting through dried navy beans picking out bad beans and pebbles that had been caught up in the combine. Lee Geiger said around 1960 her family had com ground for the 20 cows and 16 brood sows kept on the farm. Lorine Guy remembered Mary Long, who used to work in the office. She said Long had been living in Charlotte and passed away in December 2004. Tyler and Gordon Erb tried to salvage every bit of the old building they could. There were beams that were put aside for reuse and some wheels and gears that will become land­ scaping lawn ornaments. There were old product signs inside the building and other keepsakes that have been saved for posterity. He said the site will be cleaned up, so whoev­ er uses it in the future won’t have buried messes to deal with. The “History of Woodland," edited and complied by Catherine Mary Amon in 1987, has some of the history of the elevator written by local historian Tom Niethamer. He said he researched the elevator’s history in old issues of the now defunct Woodland, Lake Odessa and Nashville newspapers. He also researched in the Hastings Banner. According to his research, the building first was flour mill established in 1889 by C.A. McArthur. Its estimated output was 100 bar­ rels of flour a day. The stockholders were the father and son Hilberts investing $100 each. Levi Holmes. B.S. Holly, John Kilpatrick. Albert Barry, Jerome ind John Waltz, George Washington Rowlander, Harland Sweitzer, Philo Reed Holmes and Chris Hough. The mill’s manager. Roman Dodds, invested $500. C.A. McArthur began work on the building in April of 1889 and it was ready for business in September, grinding the predicted 100 bar­ rels a day. It had some financial problems and by 1892 was badly in debt. The Farmer’s and Merchant's Bank of Nashville brought suit in 1897 against the Woodland Roller Mill Company to recover the promissory note. A price war broke out in 1898 between the i wo local wheat markets, the east mill and the roller mill. Wheat was 59 cents a bushel (60 pounds) and Houaster at the east elevator sold flour for $1.25/cwt. The roller mill responded with a price of 90 cents. Everyone in the area took advantage of the low prices and the loss of profit contributed to the end of the roller mill. In Oc»ooer ’899, the mill had thorough repairs. Frank Larkins was the new miller. In February of 1900, C.E. Row’ander leased the mill for one year. Mrs. Rew lander was report­ ed to have been a very aggressive business­ woman. went on the road with a wagon load of flour and sold flour door to door. Rowlander shir ped flour by carload on the C.K.&S railroad but quit at the end of his year’s lease. Dr. Burtonto and John C. Devitt rented the mill and operated it until 1902. when the mill was closed for good. The facility stood idle for many years and eventually was purchased by Llewellyn Bean Company, which transformed it into a modem grain elevator with a bean picking room. The Llewellyn Bean Co. added large coal sheds, a large warehouse in front of the main building and a wide shed along the north side. The Llewellyn Bean Company went bank­ rupt in the fall of 1920. Local farmers bought the elevator and organized it under the Farm Bureau Plan and operated it through the 1920s. In May of 1929. the Woodland Farm Bureau Elevator became the third elevator iu the state to become a branch of the Farm Bureau. During the wheat harvest of 1944. Fird Long, who was manager at that time, hired his father. Wayne, to help during the busy season. Wayne went to the top of the elevator to see if the bins were running over. “We will never know exactly what hap­ pened.” wrote Niethamer. “But Wayne never returned; he was found at the bottom of a wheat bin that was being drawn from.” Stowell said he still remembers the day. He said he stopped at the elevator and the “guys were standing around outside. 1 could sense something bad had happened. We knew Wayne had a little heart problem and I guess the wheat just sucked him n.” James Reiser bought the elevator in 1955 and operated it until September of 1960, when he sold it to Donald Thompson. Thompson operated a full elevator service and had a grain trucking business until 1970, when he sold it to Arnold Erb. Erb used the elevator for a few years for his farming oper­ ation in Carlton Township. There arc no plans at present for the land where the mill once stood. Internet safety program slated A Cybearsurfer Internet Safety program is scheduled for 9 am. Saturday April 16. at the Hastings campus of Kellogg Community College. 2950 West M-I79 (Chief Noonday R-^ad), west of Hastings. The Cybearsurfer Internet Safety pro­ gram is a collaborative partnership between local law enforcement agencies, child abuse and neglect councils, as well as business and service organizations. Leaf said this has been an effective pro­ gram over the past several years in Midland, Saginaw and Bay counties. This effort is a multi-faceted approach designed to create a greater awareness of possible on­ line dangers for children, parents, teachers and community members. Thomas W. Mills is the educational/technical consultant for the program. A semi­ retired educator, as well as a former director of technology, he has received an Outstanding Educator of the Year Award from the State of Michigan and was fwice named Teacher of the Year for his district. The century old elevator had become a safety hazard for the Village of Woodland and was tom down last week by Gordon and Tyler Erb. Social security program set for April 27 A speial program on social security will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. April 27. at the The mapple Township Hall. 2300 E. Main St.. Middleville. The AFL-CIO Kent-Ionia Labor Council, the UAW CAP Council and Kent County Democratic Party arc sponsoring a series of town hall meetings on social security. Susan Levy, who spoke al the recent First Friday program in Hastings, will be the mod­ erator and speaker. She has served as treasur­ er and is the current chair of the Kent County Democratic Party. She is also a State Central Committee Delegate, as well as a member of the Coalition of Labor Union Women. A. Phillip Randolph Institute. The League of Women Voters, and Harley Owners Group, has also been active as a volunteer for a num­ ber of charitable organizations and is on the Heart of West Michigan United Way Board of Directors. This town hall-style meeting is free and open to the public. “We will be presenting the most up to date and comprehensive overview of the social security reform debate, incorporating infor­ mation from both sides of the issue," said a spokesperson. “We will provide accurate information in a format that encourages par­ ticipation from citizens concerned about the future of social security.” �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 14. 2005 - Page 3 Castleton Township Board salary increases spark controversy by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Nine residents appeared at list week’s Castleton Township Board public hearing on the proposed 2005 -2006 budget to protest pay increases. The proposed budget includes 2.3% pay raises for elected officials and the township assessor, plus an additional $600 per election for the township clerk. The board eventually approved the pro­ posed $192,900 budget, which included the following salaries: • $3,450 annually, a $100 increase for each of the trustees. • $6,490 per year for the supervisor to $14,500. • $ 15.280 annually for the assessor, a $340 increase. • $12,645 per year for the treasurer, a $285 increase. • $14,750 for the clerk per year, an increase of $330, with the clerk's salary to be revisited mid-year to determine whether or not a spe­ cial $600 election “bonus” is warranted. Citizen Don Wiggins was one of the first to take the floor when the hearing was opened to public comment. He told the board public officials should not expect salary increases when the people they serve arc facing stag- nant or falling wages. ”... You got to look at what's going on around you. On Monday. The New York Times wrote an article that average wage increases average 2.6*3 for 80*3 of the work­ force made up of non-managers in both white and blue-collar jobs. 2.6%,” he said. “I was talking to a man up in Grand Rapids, he made the comment that he got 1.6% and he was glad to get that. ”1 started looking at the dollars and cents.” added Wiggins referring to the township's proposed budget. *’l don't always look at 2005 going to 2006.1 go back and look at your base year which is the 2002 year. I look at the supervisor situation and your projecting a 2.3% increase... if you l«xtk at the increase over that period the 2002 year to the 2004 that’s 9%. All I'm saying is when you start comparing with the real world out here, on a percentage basis, when you start comparing to the real world out here, there arc a lot of people that are not getting that type of wage. That’s the supervisor “When you look at the assessor’s wage from the same base period, that is a 9.1% increase, which again is over 4.5% on a com­ pound basis; that will eat you alive.” he said. “The question came up in my mind. I know there arc people in the county that perform the assessor’s function as a job The question I have is could the task be outsourced for less money? If it could, it seems to me that we in the township should meet the competition in the marketplace to treat the taxpayers correct­ ly. “If I look at the clerk’s situation, a 2.3% increase plus extra money for elections, that w ould generate a compound increase over the same base period of 68.2%. and not many people get a 68.2% compound increase over two years." he continued. “I would have to have a lol of explanation as to why. 1 can look back over the budget that the wages were down and there is some rational or justifica­ tion to increase them at that point in time; but I think also that as a board you have to look at the overall direction of what your compound growth is. I would personally be really satis­ fied with a 30% growth rate in my wages at my company over the 'ast two years, but it didn't happen, but it didn’t happen this year and it’s not going to happen next year. “When you get these types of percentage increases, the next thing is an increase in pen­ sion costs, and essentially what you’ve got is pension costs, which are 11% of payroll from what I can see... all these increases have gen­ erated on compound a very substantial increase in pension costs." said Wiggins. Wiggins also analyzed the treasurer's salary increases, which he said totaled 38.9% over the two-year haye period. “I don’t know if you can face the taxpayers and convince them that these ty pcs of compound increases arc justified." he said. Wiggins then went on to compare the State Equalized Value tSEV) of property and the number of parcels in Castleton, Woodland and Yankee Springs townships to illustrate that Castleton Township’s pay roll budget is. "out of kilter.” "When you have a large compound jump like this it has long-term implications .. everything in the future is compounded at a higher rate." he said. Wiggins also said that the township clerk's posted 15 hours a week didn't support the salary increase. Township Clerk Lorna Wilson spoke in her own defense. "My posted hours out there on the sign is two days a week, but I’ll guarantee that I am here four days and I'm also here quite often in the evenings and quite often on the weekends. So. 1 feel 1 put in a good 40 hours a week. It may not be during the day. but I am in here at catching up at night and on the weekends." Wiggins said that the clerk’s hours should be posted so the public is aware of how many hours she is putting in. “If you're feeding bad information out there, you get bad input back.” he said. Trustee Dave DcMond said he was pleased that people came to the public hearing. “I see an interest here. If you were to look at our audit book this year they point out exactly what you’re saying. This area is a stagnant growth area. We are not growing and our auditor took us to task from the standpoint that our fixed costs are rising. We could sit here all night and argue whose time is worth what and 1 know the numbers are rough and I complained as much as anyone else, you can ask the other board members. The auditors told us exactly what is going to happen. We’re going to use our fund balance. At this partic­ ular time there is no major building projects going on; if we take on any major projects, we’re dead because we can’t generate that kind of money. "One of my passions, and it doesn’t seem to happen. I would like to see growth in this area. We’re not going to be a sleepy little town forever. All you have to do is look south of Ionia. It will hit us. Hopefully, it will hit us before it is too late.” he continued. “But there are some fixed costs that we can do very little about. “You talked about the treasurer. One of the things that happened to the treasurer — we came up with summer tax collection so instead of collecting taxes until the first of March, now starting in August there is anoth­ er two or three months of taxes. We have to take that into consideration. Responsibilities and duties of the clerk have increased... I think it’s too high. I made that statement and I will sav it tonight. 1 don’t know where’you can hire somebody with the competence she has. the ability she has.” DeMond added that he felt that every gov­ ernmental body is going through what Castleton Township is going through. "The complaint is that it is too high at the county level, it is definitely too high at the state level, and the federal government is totally out of control. How do get a handle on it? That’s the question." Members of the audience also questioned election costs and equipment costs for the clerk. Wilson explained that she needed a new computer for the office which cost the village $2,600 and the updated software for account­ ing. payroll and cost “close to $7,000. “You have to understand that not all the cost is burden to the township because the fire and ambulance departments paid a portion of it, because all the fire and ambulance payrolls and general operations arc on this program." she added. Bonnie White, a member of the audience, asked if the village and schools would bear the burden of their elections which the town­ ship will be taking over due to the state’s new election consolidation legislation. “They (the school district and the village) are paying for that." said Wilson. They pay the cost, but they don’t her wages,” said township Supervise; Jud Cooley. Wilson stated that under the new legisla­ tion the township could be responsible for up to four elections a year. White asked if working on Election Day was included ;'i Wilson’s regular salary. Wilson replied that it was. “The what’s the extra $600 for then?" asked White. “That’s because of the additional two elec­ tions, the four...” replied Wilson. “Which may or may not happen." said White. “Yes,” said Wilson. “But we have to build it into the salary. If they want an election in November that we weren’t anticipating they can't raise my salary.” “But you’re already asking for a wage See SALARY, page 14 U of M professor talks about community health MainStreet sets home buying, building seminars April Id, 28 by Marcie Westover Staff Writer A "Healthy Lifestyles” presentation by Dr. Dee W. Edington Tuesday morning at the Felpausch Corporation lecture hall examined quality health in the community as a whole. Dr. Edington, a professor in the division of kinesiology and director of the Health Management Research Center at the University of Michigan. Mid the way to reach a community is to have employers, hospitals, health care providers and community resi­ dents work to be involved. A research specialist in the School of Public Health and often a faculty member of the Michigan Business School’s Executive Education program. Edington has spent 25 years in academic administration besides his research and teaching. The presentation, a joint venture of the Barn County Economic Development Alliance and the Barry County Health Care Coalition, was intended to deal with many issues and concerns business and community­ leaders have about health management. Companies are facing major problems with the cost of health care, he said, which could lead to bleak outcomes for many in the near future. Edington said there arc four options for companies facing increasing health care costs: ship jobs to another country where health care costs arc covered; shift cost to employees; drop benefits entirely: or look to see what else is out there. Business have to be willing to find the right thing for the employees, he noted. One the issue of how health care has been run. Edington said. “It’s not about health, it’s about economics." In opening his power point presentation Edington first examined the conclusion to seriously implement health management as a corporate strategy. liMineans those at the top of the company’ ne£S to show through leadership that is important. Establishing a “healthy culture” in me work place is part of this concept. He suggested having employees participate in health risk assessments and having resources available in "low-risk maintenance and risk reduction opportunities, with incen­ tives." There were three key business beliefs iden­ tified including: • “Individuals can maintain low-risk health status even as they age." • “A health plan and an employer can help its members maintain Jow-risk health status. • “The major economic benefit is in paying attention to individual? with low-risk health Seminars on buying or building a home are planned at the MainStreet Savings Bank con­ ference room for Tuesday. April 19. and Thursday, April 28. “Buying a Home is Easier than You Think." the home buying session, is sched­ uled for 6 to 8 p.m. April 19. with instructors Barb Denny and Melody Bowman of MainSrreeer Savings Bank and Nicole Mills from Miller Real Estate. Cost is $3 per person or $5 per couple. Please pre-register and pay the fee to Hastings Community Education. “Whether you are a first time buyer or ready to buy your next home, let us walk you through the step-by-step process to pre­ approval." a brochure describing the program says. "Find out how you can purchase a home with little or no down payment, and the dif­ ferent types of loan programs available. Simplify the loan application process and understand your credit. Learn about the real­ tor's role, how they'll find a home that’s right for you, assist you in making an offer and status.” Edington took up the issue of focusing on those considered “fc^a-risk." as opposed to the traditional way of devoting most resources toward those who arc “high-risk." He noted the traditional way of doing this is not working, so it is time to change. Communities need to work to leant how to facilitate healthy employees and healthy companies. Edington looked at many busi­ ness concepts, including .he natural flow of health status. Investing in people is critical and to "keep healthy people healthy.” In the area of health risks and behaviors, the most important arc the psychological fac­ tors. even more so than physical factors. When examining the risk transitions from “low" to "high." if nothing is dealt with, then everyone goes into the high risk category . Incentive programs also have been benefi­ cial to some companies in conducting assess­ ments that map out "low” and "high" risk employees. The second business concept was about the natural flow of health care costs. Prospective Eagle Scouts- civic duty Scoutmaster Don Converse of Hastings Boy Scout Troop 175 attended the Hastings City Council meeting Monday night with his two sons (from left) Nathan Converse. 13, and Matthew Converse, 16. The boys are working toward becoming Eagle Scouts and have to attend either a school board or local government meeting. (Photo by Heather A. Reed) Workshop on rattlesnakes set at Pierce Cedar Creek Pierce Cedar Creek Institute will feature a workshop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 23. that will teach participants how to identify, respect, and co-exist with eastern massasauga rattlesnakes. Chris Hoving of the Michigan DNR. and Kristin Wildman, a MSU Fisheries and Wildlife graduate student, will share how to accurately identify an eastern massasauga rat­ tlesnake by providing an overview of the creature’s basic biology. Rebecca Christoffell, also a MSU graduate student, will bring a massasauga snake along with several other look-alike snakes to help with the identification process. Workshop participants also will learn how they can create habitat for these snakes and how to discourage them from coming into undesirable areas such as yards and patios. After lunch, Wildman will lead a hike on the institute’s property where she is currently conducting research on this species. Eastern massasauga rattlesnakes are the only venomous snakes found in Michigan. Considered by many naturalists to be the smallest, shyest and most docile of the rat­ tlesnakes. only the truly fortunate are able to view this incredible, non-confrontational creature. Massasaugas are very elusive. They are camouflaged for the environment. They often remain inconspicuous, using vegetation or various cover objects. They are generally not aggressive. Their first line of defense is to be avoided. Usually massasaugas have to be pro­ voked to strike. Once common, the eastern massasauga rat­ tlesnake population began declining in the mid 1970s. Threats to the population include vehicle-caused mortality and indiscriminate killing of snakes. Their greatest threat is habitat degradation and loss. However, due to prairie construction and other conservation efforts, massasauga rattlesnakes seem to be taking advantage of the more desirable habitat and are expanding in both range and abundance on Pierce Cedar Creek Institute's property and throughout Barry County. The cost of the workshop is .$3 for mem­ bers of Pierce Cedar Creek Institute and $5 for non-members. Pre-registrarion is encour­ aged and may be deme by calling 721-4472. help you close on your new home.” Those planning to attend are encouraged to enter through the doors at back of the bank on Apple Street. The program. “Building a Home - What You Need to Know Before You Start” will take place from 6 to 9 p.m.Thursday. Apnl 28. at MainStreet. Blueprints, contractors, permits, ease­ ments. excavation, sworn statements, lien waivers, rough-in. turn key ail can be confus­ ing construction terminology, along with lot loans, construction loans, interest payments, draws... This program deals with what to do first, unanswered questions, options and putting all the pieces together to build that drcam home. Instructor will be Barb Denns and Melody Bow man. Cost is $3 per person or $5 per cou­ ple. Please pre-register and pay the fee to Hastings Community Education. Once again, it’s best to enter through the doors at back of bank on Apple Street. iin Low Heaht and an Empire e; > Help > Maintain Law-Rsk Heaftti Stan 2. The Major Economic Benefit t; in PaY'1 Attention to Indhriduate with i ow-Ri« Dr. Dee Edington explains three key business beliefs at the Healthy Lifestyles pres­ entation Tuesday, put on by the Barry County Economic Development Alliance and the Barry County Health Care Coalition. Fdington insisted that getting people to take responsibility for their health is critical. Having an environment that enables people to stay “disease free" is a question employers are looking to answer. Some simple things companies could do would be to provide art work for bare walls or have murals done, all to improve the overall environment. “We are not in the business of changing people," Edington said. Business and industry should provide ways for employees to get involved in one way, but they will decide when the time is right to change, he said. Some keys terms were integration and sus­ tainability when it came to health manage­ ment. Promoting the idea for healthy employees to remain healthy is the key to keeping the^e from moving from “low-risk" to “high-risk." Edington noted that health care costs fol­ low risks. Working to manage the risks will help on the end of managing the costs. Risks for individuals usually come in “clusters,” with a variety of issues needing to be addressed. Psychological risks often arc the most important and need to be examined closely. Edington explained in business concept five that companies need to "manage the per­ son not the risk or disease." Companies need to work with the people involved, and if com­ panies weren't working with people, then they were in the wrong business, he said. With the excess risks there are excess costs associated for the companies. Looking at these issues in relation to pro­ ductivity is a key concept. This includes time away from work through short term disabili­ ty, long term disability, absenteeism and pre­ senteeism. Presenteeism is a factor for businesses, as it looks at how effective a person is at work. Employees who have allergies, migraines or high stress levels, but still come to work may not be working up to their full-potential. Working to get more people in the commu­ nity educated and involved in the costs of care is important. Edington noted. He added during his presentaticn that a healthy com­ munity needs the involvement of the schools. In closing, Edington showed a model for businesses that looked at creating an integrat­ ed and sustainable approach with items such as a health advocate, behavioral health, health plan design, environment design, health por­ tal, disease management, health risk assess­ ment, case management, fitness centers, absence management, wellness programs and on-site medical, if appropriate. After the presentation, Edington fielded questions and comments from the audience. Edington earned his bachelor’s and doctor­ ate degrees from Michigan State University. He earned his master’s degree at Florida State University. At the University of Toronto, he did post­ doctoral work and taught at tl*e University of Massachusetts. He came to Michigan in 1976. Focuses of Edington's research is on the “precursors of disease and vitality." A specif­ ic interest of his is “how individual health promotion, worksite wellness activities and programs within managed care organizations impact health care cost containment, produc­ tivity. and human resource development." Edington has been author or co-author of more than 500 articles, presentations and sev­ eral books, including Biology of Physical Activity, Biological Awareness. Frontiers of Exercise Biology and The One Minute Manager Gets Fit. More than 2.5 million people have com­ pleted the Health Management Research Center’s Health Risk Appraisal. The center’s concepts and materials "have influenced health promotion and wellness programs in over 1.000 corporate worksites." �Pag* 4 - Thuradey. April 14.2005 - The HeeWge Banner A philosophical discussion about greetings, parting words To the editor, State credit scoring practice unfair To the editor: I'm writing to you to express my opinion on an article printed in the April issue of the Banner titled "Insurance Institute files suit to challenge credit scoring ban." I help people find employment for a living and the issue of credit scoring has come up more than once with my clients. Not only do I find it unfair that credit scoring is used to determine your insurance premium, but it is also used to determine whether employers will hire you or not. Let's face it, Michigan's economy hasnt been the greatest in quite a while. There are a lot of people looking for jobs right now. Unfortunately, people who are out of work have a tendency to be behind on their bills. Now they are being kicked again with having to pay a higher insurance premium. In addition to this, they are being denied jobs because of their credit rating. We are see­ ing more and more employers base their hir­ ing practices on credit ratings, especially in the retail business. None of this makes any sense. Whatever happened to the time when your insurance premium was determined by your driving record, and employer's hiring practices were determined by a criminal background check and work ethics? If you visit www.iiminfo.OTg, you will find it states, "Currently twe-thirds of all policyholders receive a discount for good credit." I find this really hard to believe when our unemployment rale is the highest in the nation (7.5%). I remember a time not so long ago when the “legal notices” concerning foreclosures arid bankruptcy proceedings in the Hastings Banner only took up a quarter of a page. The April 7 issue showed three full pages of these notices. , This whole credit issue has gotten way out of hand, and I'm ecstatic that Linda Watters from the Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Services stepped up to the plate. Let's get back to basics, Michigan. Tina L. Eaton, Hastings . Health Dept. letter had significant typo To the editor: On April 1.1 provided a press release to the Banner on the topic of pending stale budget­ ary cuts to the District Health Department's vision and hearing programs. I ftit the com­ munity should be apprised of the proposed legislative action to eliminate a long standing and important public health program in our schools. This material was turned into a “letter to the editor” rather than a news article. In doing so. a very significant typographical error was introduced, which effectively negated the impact of the information I was attempting to impart to your readers. This error appeared in paragraph 13, wherein the modest financial cost of the program was erroneously stated as $31.78 per screening rather than the $3.78 figure that was contained in the release pro­ vided to you. How might this information be effectively corrected so that your readers better under­ stand that the programs slated for elimination are extremely cost effective and provide a very real return in improved health status for the very modest investment I was hoping to reflect in the article? I will await your proposal to assure accu­ rate information reaches your readers. James Schnackenberg, Barry-Eaton District Health Dept. Next night-time First Friday session to focus on veterans ... . nwxl .«</ : ■ ->r/, Jack Devine will talk about the problems Devine was director of the Michigan of veterans at the next First Friday evening Veterans Trust Fund, was administrative session at 6 p.m. Thursday. April 14, at the assistant to Lt. Gov. Martha Griffiths, sen­ Thomas Jefferson Hall. Hastings. ior publicist for the Michigan Cancer Devine, of Dimondale, has been deputy Foundation and a staff assistant to U.S. director of the Grand Rapids Home for Senator Don Riegle. He was state coordi­ 1995. the state's largest nator of the Veterans for Kerry-Edwards in Veterans since nursing home, with an annual budget of 2004. $43 million and 500 state employees. He A founding member of the Vietnam oversees medical and general services for Veterans of America, he served in the U.S. veterans and develops and implements Air Force as a staff sergeant from 1965 to policies and procedures for a seven-mem­ 1969 in Vietnam and Thailand. ber board of managers. He also serves as in-house complaint and issue monitor. Devine, who earned master of arts degree from the University of Virginia in Device, in his work, has had some expe­ 1980 and his bachelor's degree from rience in dealing with coordinating efforts Oakland University in 1974, took pan in a for diversity and healing racism. symposium He also has served as cochair of the on dioxin and its effects on man and nature. government action team for the Racoial The First Friday series customarily has Justice Institute, represents the Grand taken place at noon on the first Friday of Rapids veterans' home on die Area Agency each month, but lately, in response to Advisory demand for night programs, has decided to Council, is a past advisor to the Michigan tty out a few evening programs. The first, Vietnam Memorial Commission, was on on the topic of social security, was held in on Aging the West Governor's Michigan Policy Academy on Homelessness and the Michigan Homeless March. The First Friday is sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee. Assistance Advisory Board. Before taking on his current position, "How are you"? "Take it easy" and "How"? I am amused when I think about our American greetings and parting words. I have started making a list. The greeting words start with the question. "How arc you"? answered by "good." “pretty good,” “fine,” “great,” etc. I have been answering that question with, "Do you want to know the truth"? They usually say, "yes." So I tell them, "Honestly. I am older than ever before." Then they usually say, "Aren't we ail?” Then 1 say. "Yes. but you probably don't have the sensations to prove it" My collection of parting words that I hear run something like "Have a good day,” “See you later," "Take it easy." Or, as my brother said three times on three different visits after three different discussions on who is right "But everybody thinks they are right’ Finally after agreeing with him twice, I vJd to him after the third time, "That's evidence." He said, "Evidence of what"? I said, "Evidence of deception. Everybody can't be right because they don't agree." Finally it came to me: How can we answer that ‘How* question? That should follow after the statement "Have a good day" or that com­ mand to Take it easy." Here's how:" It just occurred to me that we humans arc "copycats." We tend to copy or imitate what's popular, cool, pragmatic (seems to work). We like, seems right and wise, feels good, tastes good or sweet, fun, looks profitable, what I choose as my religion, what my Instruction Book says, etc. How can we answer these two questions: "How can I have a good day"? and "How can I take it easy"? First, we all need to know the formula, the truth, about life on planet earth. Galatians 6:7-9, "Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his* flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap ever­ lasting life. And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart." Notice it’s from the Instruction Book writ­ yoke is easy and My burden is light" "When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also. He said to them Whoever desires to come after Me. let him deny himself and take up his cross, and follow Me.’” Mark 8:34. And now a few verses that tell us why Jesus is like He is, actually this is a list of verses I started, which 1 call Jesus' faith. After you see these, then you will know whether you want to follow Him or not. I have found over 50 verses on this subject John 8:26-29, 38. 42, 9:4-5, 10:17-1837-38. 11:18, 20-23­ 31. 12:24-28. 44-50.13:34-35. 14:6-10. Romans 6:1-23. "For whoever desires to save his life will lose it but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it" Luke 9:24. Rus Sarver, Hastings Daylight Savings not peoples will To the editor: U5. Repvesenutive Fred Upton needs to prove to me that the only way to save money is to change the time nine months out of the year. Daylight savings time is cruel and inhu­ mane to older citizens, children tie dis­ abled. as well as anyone c^e. Michigan was or Central Standard Time for many years Daylight Savings Tune came into being during World War II. Michigan decided by the end of World War U to accept Eastern F umdard Time and forever do away with Dr /light Savings Tune. Then in the late 1960s the politicians want­ ed Daylight Savings Tu.se back again. The public was against it They put it in anyway. I was taught government vas of the peo­ ple. by the people and for the people. This should be the American woy. Lavra Mann. Hastings . ‘Unicameral Michigan' wants to abolish state senate To the editor: Having managed two unsucessful cam­ paigns for state representative these past four years, I am politically burned out, but still upset at the way our state government is ran. While our state continues to lead the race to the bottom, our legislators are wasting pre­ cious time debating issues like family values and Internet dating. Several of us in Barry County have had enough and have organized a committee to get an initiative on the November 2006 ballot to eliminate the Michigan Senate by aping to a unicameral (one house) lej&uKre somewhat like Nebraska. It would be an immediate savings to the state of $50 million with a savings of as much as $1 billion over 10 years.It’s not enough to take care of the deficits we face as a state, but it’s a start. Consider this: Nebraska has had a unicameral legislature for more than 70 years. No other unit of government in the nation besides the U.S. government and states other than Nebraska rale by two decision­ making bodies. Our city councils, county boards, township boards, school boards and village councils do just fine with one legisla­ tive body. Like state representatives, state senators earn about $80,000 per year, have an expense account of $12,000 per year, have support staff, and occupy structures that cost money to maintain. I figure that each one costs us about $250,000 per year. After six years for a representative and eight years for a senator, they retire with full health, dental, and liife insurance on top of a very generous pension for the rest of their lives. What have we gotten in return? Increased fees on everything from state park use to vehicle plates. Meanwhile, our schools, police and fire stations are closing, libraries and universities are losing funding... I could go on, but you know the rest.Still not out­ raged? If nothing else, consider the 40% raise Public Opinion:^ w ten by our Maker, our Creator (the Holy Bible) and please notice bow much of it is in your hands. "Whatsoever a man sows, that be will also reap..." Then there is a very small but important word “if." If you will, God will. You might like to start a list of "if* verses. I will suggest a few. "But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law." "If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit" Galatians 5:18, 25. "As He spoke these words, many believed in Him. Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, ‘If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.*" John 8:30-32. "Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.'John 8:36. “Jesus said to them, ‘If God were your Father, you would love Me, for I proceeded forth and came from God; nor have I come of Myself, but He sent Me. Why do you not understand My speech? Because you are not able to listen to My word." John 8:42-43. “But Jesus answered them, saying. The hour has come that the Son of Man should be glorified. Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain. He who loves his life will lose it, and be who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. If anyone serves Me, let him follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be also. If anyone serves Me, him My Father will honor.” John 12:23-26. "If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned." John 15:6. We are looking for the answer to the two questions about How to have a good day and How to take it easy. Let's see what the Book, the Bible says, then you can choose between the two major options, man’s way or God’s way. Matthew 11:28-30, "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My Responses to our weekly question. the legislators gave themselves a few years back without a vote. Also consider that legis­ lators are required to be in session for only 90 days per year, and even with that part-time schedule, many do not attend all of the ses­ sions. As I said, I am politically burned out. I really am tired of fighting for those who don't care or refuse to spend any energy to partici­ pate in our derocratic process. But I'm even more tired of paying for a government that just uses us for personal gain, dismissing our families’ needs, and is accountable to no one. As we roil out our effort, I would like to think that anyone who reads this could pass this on to others in their "sphere" to help get the word out. We will tc filing the papers in Lansing in about a month to organize the intiative com­ mittee under the name of "Unicameral Michigan." It will be our kickoff. Almost immediately after that, we expect the state parties, both Dems and GOP, to conduct a poll to get a sense of how serious a threat we are. There is so much more to say^ especially what has been done to date. We are trying to recruit a couple of high-profile individuals with state-wide recognition and a political nework to serve as our spokespersons. If any­ one can help to that end, it would be appreci­ ated. This campaign is non-partisan, so I don't care what political party, if any, they might be associated with. The plan is, we file our committee papers next month, we have ballot language resolved, we have a small state-wide network in place, we have final petitions ready by August 2005, we have 400,000+ signatures collected by May 2006, we network and spread the word up until the November 2006 election. Right now, it appears the the dove referen­ dum will also be on the ballot and possibly What is Pope's legacy? one for raising the stale minimum wage. Other issues might surface between now and then. Special interest lobbyists and both polit­ ical parties at the state level will fight to stop us. but this will be a true grass-roots effort. Let’s take back our state govemrrent from special interests and irresponsible legislators. If you choose not to take an active role, please let someone else know about what we’re try­ ing to do. I believe it was our current president vbo said four years ago. “I don’t trust government I trust the people." Let’s trust a peoples’ movement to do the right thing and truly downsize wasteful government. Joe Lukasiewicz, Hastings Meth prevention task force plans to meet April 25 The Barry County Methamphetamine Prevention Task Force will meet at 9 a.m. Monday, April 25, in the Community Room of the Courts and Law Building, 206 West Court St., Hastings. Members of organizations or business owners are invited to attend this task force meeting and participate in the continuation of local, community efforts to promote public awareness and the prevention of meth-related issues in Barry County. Committees wiD meet briefly and report on activities/plans. The Barry County Methamphetamine Prevention Task Force needs representation from all areas in our community. AU Barry County residents are asked to consider becoming involved if they have not done so already. For more information, call Liz Lenz at Barry County Substance Abuse Services, (269) 945-1387. n>e Hahins* People from around the world mourned and then celebrated the life of Pope John Paul II last week. What do you believe will be his lasting legacy? Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 PtUMbf. Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 I,, » r—1 -4»4 - I- . - a . jonn J3COO3 rreoenc uacoos President Vc® President • NEWSROOM • David T. Young Elaine Gilbert (AaaManf Edta) Helen Mudry Sandra Ponsetto Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Marcie Westover Fran Feverman Mike Hoag, Wayland: Maddynn Hinkle, Hastings: George Hannebohm. Middles 5lle: Heather Russell, Middleville: Makenzie Larson, Middleville: Justina Wisner, Middleville: Kety Lloyd Heather Reed • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CteaeAad ads accepted Monday troup 'ndey. 8fl0un. to 530 pm. “I think that his efforts to bring about the end of communism will be one of his legacies. It supported the solidarity movement in Poland also." “I think that he will be remembered as a saint in the future.” “1 think that his ability to forgive, even those who tried to kill him will be part of his character, which will be a lasting example." “I think only time will tell how he remembered." will be “I think that it will be his efforts to promote world peace which will be what we remember.’’ “I think that it will be his amazing faith in Christ and his devotion, no mat­ ter what happened.” Scott Ommen DanBuerge Rose Heaton Jonathan Jacobs SuOecrtptton Rates: $30 per year to Berry Courty $32 par year in adjoining counties $35 par year etoewhera POSTMASTER Send addraaa changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings. M) 49058-0602 Second CteM Postage Paid at Hasanga Ml 40068 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 14. 2005 - Page 5 * time to wean ourselves off oil? We’ve been warned, not once, not twice, but many times. Now it's time for us to do something about it. Last week gasoline prices hit a record high in Hastings and Barry County, in some places hitting as high as $2.45 a gallon. Meanwhile. Exxon Mobile, one of the petroleum industry's giants, reported record profits for the first quarter of 2005. When gas prices jumped last week, you could just feel the pressure the increase was putting on people, taking more of their disposable income at the pumps. Plus, with Michigan’s fragile economy, higher gas prices could stall any turnaround for some time to come. Stock analysts and economic experts such as Goldman Sachs toid us last week that oil prices, which reached a record $58 a barrel briefly last week before easing, could climb over the $100-a-barrel milestone in the near future. This all reminds me of the fall of 1973, when gas prices skyrock­ eted from a quarter a gallon to almost $1. We learned then that when gas prices go up, the costs of virtually everything else goes in the same direction. That experience demonstrated to us how dependent our economy and our affluent society is on cheap oil. It also should have taught us how dangerous it is to be beholden to countries that produce the energy we use so much and so cheaply. President Richard Nixon back then talked often and publicly about an energy crisis and he suggested many ways to cope with the situa­ tion. He encouraged us to dial down to 68 degrees in our households, to avoid driving cars and trucks unless absolutely necessary, to try to car pool to save on money and gas, to drive 55 miles per hour and to begin an earnest search for alternative fuels. Remember double Daylight Savings Time? However, perhaps thinking it all was just a false alarm, we stopped doing all those things shortly afterward. President Jimmy Carter renewed serious talk about energy and oil in 1979 in the second wave of energy shocks that caused rampant inflation. Carter's now infamous "malaise speech." a modem model for how not to get re-elected, was perhaps the last gasp for serious discussion about developing an energy policy that encourages American independence by weaning us off oil. Carter, who told us we needed to roll up our sleeves and get to work on a serious prob­ lem. was thrown out of office not long afterward in favor of a man who told us it was government, not us. that was the problem. In a way, Reagan was right, because 26 years later our government still doesn’t have an comprehensive plan to reduce our use of oil. So under Presidents Reagan. Bush I. Clinton and Bush II. conspicuous Staff Writer The “joints will be jumping” throughout Hastings Friday and Saturday, April 15 and 16, when the Tbomapple Arts CouncilFelpausch Jazz Festival returns. Music will be performed in schools, local restaurants and even on the Jazz Trolley. Besides members of the Diva Jazz orchestra, who will have a clinic for high and middle school musicians Friday during the day, local bands will be performing at venues as diverse as Felpausch, the Arts Council gallery and local restaurants. The fun begins for young musicians with the clinics and master classes with members of the all-female jazz band Diva, under the direction of Sherie Maricle. These will be held at Hastings high and middle schools and are open to musicians from the high school jazz bands, which will be performing during the day on Saturday. The High School All-Star Jazz Band will rehearse from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday at Central Auditorium. The Hastings High School Steel Drum Band members will get the groove going when they perform outside the entrance to Felpausch, weather permitting, beginning at 4 p.m. The rain location is Hastings Chy Bank. The Hastings Middle School Jazz Band will take the stage at Hastings Chy Bank beginning at 5 p.m. The Hastings High Schoo) Day Combo will perform at the Hastings Public Library at 5:30 p.m. Coming all the way from Ada. the Forest Hills Eastern Jazz Combo will perform at the Tbomapple Arts Council at 6 p.m. " Gene Englerth will bring piano jazz to White’s Photography at 6:30 p.m. This is also an opportunity to see award-winning photos from Central Park White took recently at the new Cristo installation. The Hastings High School Night Combo will get to strut its stuff at the TAC gallery at 7 p.m. The Comstock Park High School Jazz Combo will fill the stage at State Grounds at 7: 30 pan. The Hastings High School Jazz Band Day performs at Hastings City Bank at 8 p.m. The Ed Englerth Band comes to State Grounds at 8: 30 p.m. The County Seat will be the place to hear Grand River Blue Cats at 9 p.m. This is music for those who like their jazz tinged with tK blues and just a little bit funky. The Blue Cats were one of the most popu­ lar bands at the “Music Along the River” series in Middleville last summer. On Saturday. April 16. Mark Ramsey will bring piano jazz to While’s Photography at noon. High school jazz bands will be performing throughout the day at Central Auditorium. The schedule includes Lakewood High School at 9:50, Caledonia High School at 10: 15 a.m., followed by the Gull Lake High School band at 10:40, Hastings Jazz Day at 11: 05, Greenville Jazz Lab II al 11:30. Coopersville High School at 12:20 p.m.. economy. Hybrid cars are only a start. We need to do more. We need to support the kinds of efforts we’re seeing by farmers who grow com to make ethanol, efforts to use biomass, efforts like what singer Willie Nelson is talking about, using grease and fat from French fries to replace diesel fuel. Down the road, we must continue our investigation of hydrogen technology. And how about people like our local Bob Brown who operates a car, lawn mower and most of his domestic electric utilities from solar power. He recently discussed with me a process where by you can heat you entire house by storing energy under your basement floor and then recirculating the heated water when colder weather comes. There is no lack of creativity or ideas in America on how meet the challenge. We just have to have the will to do it. I suspect no single alternative fuel will satisfy our needs, but 1 believe we should enter a transition period in which we gradually reduce our oil use and instead employ any or all alternatives avail­ able. It won't happen overnight, but maybe in the near future we can reduce our dependence on Middle East oil. Once again. I just can't believe the smartest, most affluent and greatest technological society ever built on the face of this planet cannot answer the call. Indeed, we will have to make some sacrifices, most of them unnecessary comforts. But I believe deep in my heart that if we make a solid commitment, like we do to our spouses, our country, our favorite sports teams, we can overcome the disaster that may await us if we continue to vegetate in front of the television. A true patriotic American will do whatever it lakes to make this country stronger, better ?nd more prosperous. And if we really love our country, we ll start doing the right thing, even if it hurts. The rewards in the future will greatly outweigh the sacrifices. And per­ haps for once we'll leave our children and grandchildren something they'll be proud of. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Eaton Rapids High School at 12:45, Jenison High School at 1:10, Spring Lake High School at 1:35, Comstock Park High School al 2 . Greenville Jazz Lab 1 al 2:25 p.m., Thomapple-Kellogg Jazz Band at 2:50, Hastings Jazz Night at 3:05. Northview High School at 3:30 and the high school perform­ ances end with East Kentwood at 3:55 p.m. The perfomances by the high school bands are free, but audience members are encour­ aged to enter the auditorium between per­ formances. High School All-Star Band will rehearse on stage from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. There will be a spaghetti dinner in Central School Cafeteria from 5:15 to 6:45 p.m. with dinner entertainment by Les Jazz performing big band selections. This year’s dinner is a fund-raiser for the Community Music School. The finale concert will begin at 7:30 p.m., featuring the TAC Jazz Festival High School All-Star Band and the DIVA jazz orchestra under the direction of Sherie Maricle. Tickets for the finale concert arc $15 for adults and $12 for senior citizens and stu­ dents. Children under 12 can get in for just $5 each. Tickets are available at the TAC office. For more information about the jazz festival, call 945-2002. T-shirts and other items will be for sale at the venues. These sales will help raise funds for future festivals. Schubert mass to be presented at local church A special evening worship service, high­ lighted by the performance of Franz Schubert's Mass in G Major, will be present­ ed at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 1, at the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings. The public is invited to attend. There is no admission charge, but a free-will offering will be accepted. Performed by members of the church's chancel choir, this choral work will be accompanied by a group of select instrumen­ talists and conducted by Jared T. Daugherty, director of music ministries for the church. Soloists will be Eric Cadena, Katie Daugherty. Michael Ponsetto. William E. Potts and Janet Reynolds. The service is expected to last a little less •Jian an hour. The program will be followed by a reception in the Leason-Sharpc Hall, where, in keeping of the theme of an evening in old Austria. Bavarian pastries will be served. “Give God the glory with your friends and family and celebrate the coming of spring and the resurrection of our Lord with this special musical event." said church member MaryMartha Melendy. Leo E. Peake NASHVILLE - Leo E. Peake, age 64. of Nashville, died Thursday, April 7. 2005 in Phoenix, Arizona. Mr. Peake was bora on January 20.1941 in Hope Township, Barry County, the son of Ernest and Bethell (Hallock) Peake. He was raised in the Cedar Creek and Irons areas and attended Baldwin schools. He worked in pulp wood production while living in Irons. He served in die U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict. He was married to Sally C. Eaton on May 28.1966 in the Berryville Church. They lived most of their married life in the Vermontville/ Nashville areas. Mr. Peake was employed at Gibson's in Greenville for a short time and then General Motors in Lansing for 28 years, retiring in 1993. by its absence has been an American energy policy, a program to move us out of the world of dependence on Middle Fast and into a world of self-sufficiency I'm proud to say I called attention to this issue last year. Hpwever. I'm also sorry I was apparently right. 1 still hold that the most impor­ tant single thing the United Stales can do right now is begin the dif­ ficult, serioui and necessary process of weaning ourselves off oil. making smarter choices and to find alternative fuels to "drive" our Arts Council’s Jazz Festival will be Friday and Saturday by Patricia Johns Emma M. Magoon HASTINGS - Emma M. Magcon, age 77, of Hastings, died Saturday. April 9. 2005 at the North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainsvilie, Florida. She was bom February IS, 1928 in Whiles Towne, Indiana, the daughter of Leroy and Ctha (Allen) Shaw. Emma enjoyed being with her family, NASCAR with her sister Carol and crafting. In her early years, Emma was a 4-H dog obe­ dience leader. She also enjoyed bowling and traveling with her husband. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 58 years. Gerald (Pete) Magoon of Hastings; daughters, Janet (Mike) Root of White Pigeon. Pam (Ken) DeMott of Hastings, Jody Welker of Middleville, Jeff Magoon of Portage; 13 beloved grandchil­ dren. Christina, Robin. Colleen, Tim, Tammi, Hope, Jason, Chad. Greg, Layn, Missty. Lindsay, Tyler, 22 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brother, Claude Shaw of Indiana; sisters, Mary (Gene) Highland of Indiana. Carol Jones of Florida; as well as many nieces and nephews. Emma was preceded in death by her par­ ents; a son, Mickey; grandson, Jason; and brother. Don. Respecting her wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials can be made to your local hos­ pice. n Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Vera M. Conklin| HICKORY CORNERS - Vera M Conklin, age 98. passed away April 13. 2005 in Vem Ehlers Congressman Ehlers plans town meetings Third District Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers will meet with constituents at two town meetings Saturday morning, April 16. in Lake Odessa and Hastings to listen to their concerns and to report on his activities in Washington. He will be at the Page Memorial Building in Lake Odessa from 9 to 10 a.m. and at Hastings City Hall second floor council chambers from 11 a.m, to noon. Ehlers, whose district includes Kent, Barry and Ionia counties, has been having the town meeting sessions annually since 1994, not long after he was first elected. The town meetings will last approximately one hour and will include ample lime for questions and answers and discussion. "I truly look forward to these opportunities to meet with the residents of my district” said Ehlers, R-Grand Rapids. Kalamazoo. Mrs. Conklin was bom April 2, 1907 in Prairie Ronde Twp.. the daughter of Orley and Martha (Ferro) Mcmll. A graduate of Bellevue High School, dur­ ing World War II. she was employed by Post Cereal and Clark Equipment Co. On July 20. 1928, she married Cecil Conklin and he preceded her in death in 1979. Together Mr. and Mrs Conklin owned and operated the Williams Store in Hickory Comers. She enjoyed wintering in Zephyr Hills, Florida, gardening, crossword puzzles and playing shuffleboard. Mrs. Conklin was an active member of the Hickory Corners United Methodist Church, and the Augusta Fellowship United Methodist Church. She is survived by a son. Carroll "Dallas" (Sharon) Conklin of Hickory Comers; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs Conklin was also preceded in death by a son. Gerald, in 1938; her twin brother. Vem; a brother. Burl; and a grandson. Matthew Conklin. Funeral Services will be conducted Friday. April 15. 2005.2 p.m.. with visitation from I to 2 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Pastor Sue Gay will officiate. Interment at Bedford Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association will be appreciated. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Leo was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, mushrooming, rock picking and most recently making walking sticks. He especially enjoyed his beer while sitting around camp fires. Mr. Peake is survived by his wife. SeSfy, sons, Ben Peake of Bellevue ind Matthew (Shay) Peake of Middievilk; granddaughter. Brandi of Massachusetts; brothers, Francis (Nora) Peake of Bellevue, Robert (Noreen) Peake of Delton; Ralph (Nona) Peake of Irons, Walter Ciarb) Peake of Battle Creek. Richard (Dial e) Peake of Wayland, Russell Peake of Kalamazoo; nieces aid nephews. Preceding him in death wer«* his parents; sisters, Dorothy and Donna; and an infant brother. Visitation will be Friday. April 15 noon until service time. Memorial services will be held 1 p m. Friday, April 15,2005 at Wren Funeral Hoc.ie with Rev. Susan Trowbridge officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or charity one’s choice. Arrangements were mark by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeral- home.com) Gladys J. Turk,| EVERGREEN TERRACE, FLORIDA Gladys J. Turk, age 82. of Evergreen Terrace. Florida, passed away January 21, 2005. Florida Hospital Ormond Memorial. Mrs. Turk was bora April 18, 1922, in Vermontville, the daughter of Dewey and Ruth Briggs. She was retired from Post Cereal where she was a production line employee. She lived winters in Deland, Florida since 1973, and summers in Delton. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Vercel; a daughter, Jeannette Blystone of Charlotte. North Caroline; a brother. Dale (Sue) Briggs of Eaton Rapids; a sister. Virginia French of Lake Odessa; two grand­ children and two great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted Saturday, April 16, 2005 11 a.m. at Vermontville Cemetery. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. See us for color cooks, One-Hour jdioto processing and all vour printing 01 needs. 01 "Of course, I meet with many groups and individuals around the area throughout the year, but these town meetings arc special. I strongly encourage people to attend." KARAOKE > by Wally WANTED: BUS DRIVERS Delton Kellogg School is in need of bus drivers, routes available now! Experience not necessary - we will train. Must be able to obtain a CDL and all other endorsements. Applications accepted at the superintendent's office at 327 N. Grove St, Delton, Michigan, between the hours of &00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m. atthe Shamrock Tavern 9 pm to 1 am -SaturdayApril 16A �Pago 6 - Thursday. April 14. 2005 - The Hastings Banner S20.00 OFF COMPLETE WTBBOB * ETTHMTM - Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant Removes - Fine scratches.road grime & oxidation ■ Safe for dearmat finishes - HASTINGS DETAIL 1510 STAX SCHOOL «. 1/4 Mtn nouth of State St 269 / 945-5607 DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP 2005-2006 Please attend an mfoemanonai meeting m: Wednesday, April 27,2M5 3:30pm or 6:00pm atthe Elementary School Conference Room BOY, Dolan Carter Gonzales, born April 4, 2005 to Derek and Kari (Cullen) Gonzales of Ypsilanti. Weighing 7 lbs. 19 inches long. Grandparents are Lindsey Cullen of Hastings and Barney Psalmonds of Delton and Paul and Judy Gonzales of Hastings. iBduadHicOffirxl Learn about the Greens to celebrate 35 years of marriage ALL DAY EVERY DAY Kindergarten Program Bring Yow Kindergartner! Worship Together... ...al the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PV.V.ASWXWV.W FAMILY CHt RCH 2601 liccy Road. Dowling. MI 49050. Paidof. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 tin.; Sunday School IIX) tm.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6JO pan. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jeffenon Father Al Russell. Pastor. Saturday Mau 4:30 pan.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m_ and 1IXX) am.; Confeuion Saturday 3:30-4:15 Mi. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. 49058 Senior Patoc Rev. Wm. Clayton Garrison. Service Ttaex: Sunday School 9XM> a.m. and 1IXX) a m. 6XX) pm. (Small groups on 1st and 3rd Sunday nights). Wednesday: Dinner 5:45 p.m. Classes. 7XX) p.m. W ELCOMF. CORNERS CNTTED METHODIST CHVRCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Res Bob Smith Phone 945­ 2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 10:30 am . Sunday School. 9:30 a.m. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Member CMarch of the World- Huie Anglican Conaumion" 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broadway and W Center St.) Church Office: (616) 945-3014 The Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe III. Rector Mr F. William Voctberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 am. and 10 am. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 am. Sunday Nurser? Available at 10 am. CHURCH OF THE N AZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 am. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 am. Morning Worship Service; 6XX) p.m. evening Service; Wednesday. 700 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South, Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 am.; Worship 11XX) am.; Evening Service at 6XM) pan.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7XX) p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11 am.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHOD 1ST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077 Pastor Patti Harpole. Sunday morning warship service 9:45 am. Nursery provided. Sunday evening “Neu Beginnings” starts at 5:15 with meal. 5:30 adult small group, youth group, kids club. 6:30 praise sen ce. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men's group 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ's Qiihers. Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Coming tn January, exploring spiritual gifts Bible study Church website coumrychapelume org. * 3ODG1OVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Paster Roberta Shaffer Wheelchair acccssi ■ ble and elevatiw Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10:30 a.m. / HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995 Church Website. www.hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-8I8-OOO7 Church Secretary Treasurer. Linda Cobb. Office hours. Tues.. Wed.. Thun. 9 am to I pm. Sun. Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 tun Morning Wonhip; Sun. evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 A 4); Tues., Thun, from 9-11:30 am, 12XX)-2:3O pm; Wed. 6-8pm Pioneer Chib (Gr K-5) (evening meal at 6 pm); Wed 6-8 pm Middle School Youth A Sr High Youth; Wed. 7 pm - Prayer Mtg. SAINTS ANDREW A M ATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd (Irving). Rl Rev. David T. Hustwick Rector. Sunday Service Times 9:15 a.m Morning Prayer. IIXX) a.m. Holy Communion. Wednesday 6XX) p.m. Evening Prayer service. Al! services using the traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For more informa­ tion and Holy Day service times call (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory 948­ 9327. Visit our website at http:// www.churchseek/neVciurtch/ andrew matt or e-mail us at rtrevhust wtckWyahoo.com . FIRST B APTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr - Adult Ministries. Pastor Ryan While. Youth. 9.30 aan. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a.m.. Morning Worship Service; 6XX) p.m.. Evening Service; 7.XX) p.m Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awaua, Sr. and Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Chou practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. Pastur Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group min­ istry. leadership training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-Filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise A Worship 10:30 aan.. 600 p_m.. Wed. 6:X p.m Jews Club for boys A girts ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call I-616-731-5194 or I-517-852-1106. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street, Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and II a.m. Sunday School for all ages at 945 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E. Main Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor. Phone 795-9030. Sunday Mam 4:00 pJL First Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m. Confessions 30 minutes before Mass. Rosary Prayer 30 minutes before Mass. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. I THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • 'Prescriptions" 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. k 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan PRAIRIEV ILLE BIBLE CHURCH 17711 S. M-43 Highway. Detaa. MI 49046 • 269-671-4193. Prater. Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 aan.; Worship Service 11 aan.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Maia. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061 Reverend Mary SchippersDeMunter Sunday Wonhip 915 a.m. • Sunday School 10:30 am. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Putt. A missioa of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9.30 a.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E Stare Rd. (Corner of Sore Rd. and Boltwood St across from Tom's Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor, Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling A Visitation, Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nuraery available for all services. SaadayK Wonhip services 8:45 and 11:00 am. Quizzing Practice 8:30 am. Kids for Christ. 11:00 am WMup Service only far 3 A 4 yr. olds, A 5 yr-4th grade thmiltri diving announcements. Sunday School far aQ ages 10X)0 a.m. Aduk elec­ tives for April through August. Creation Clare. Spiritual Warfare and Cafe Berea: Parenting by Heart. Sunday Evening Service 6XX) pan. IWnduy: IOXX) a.m., SCAMPS (Senior Citizens) Wednesday: 6JO pan., Adults; Sing'n Share A Foundation Class. Youth 6<h-l2th grades. Children 2 yrs. old through 5th grade. Faith Weaver Friends. Ttanday: Senior Adult Coffee Hour. 9.3011XX) a m. Looting abend: VBS. "Prayer Safari." August 1-5, 9 aan.-noon. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street, Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414 Michael Anton. Pastor Thursday, April 14 - 9XX) a.m. Pasty Flour Mixing; 3:45 p.m. Clapper Kids; 5:45 pm Grace Notes; 7 XX) pan. Choir. 7:00 p.m. Adventurers. Friday. April 15 - 7.-00 p.m. Pasty Meat Cutting. Saturday. April 16 - 8 XX) a.m Pasty Sale; 1000 a.m. Catechism 6; 200 pan. The Way; 500 p.m. Holy Comuraaioa. Sunday. April 17 - 800 A 10:45 am. Holy Communion; 9.30 am. Sunday School; 12:30 pm. Little Angels. Hying Doves A God's Children. Tuesday. April 19 - 1O0 pm. Overeaten Anonymous; 700 p.m. Congregation Council. Wednesday. April 20 - 1000 am Wordwatchers; 700 pm Grace Bookies. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street, Hastings. Ml 49053 Office Phone (269) 945 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 900 a.m.-Noon and 1.00-300 p.m. Friday 900 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:30 LIVE' Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshments, 11OO Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 1:15. 9.30 and 11 am Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 pm, and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 pm FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 900 am. Traditional Worship Services; 1000 am. Coffee Hour, 10:10 am. Church School; 11:20 am. Contemporary Worship Services. Nursery care is provMJeo tor txxn services: Apnr 14:BJ9 am. Woman's BMt Study. April 19: 7.*M pm. Chancel Octe April IB: *15 am. Men's Bible Study; 7:15 pm. Praise Team. Janie Slater, daughter of Fred and Gretchen slater of Woodland and Tony Schelter, son of Jerry and Barb Goetschy of Lake Odessa, were united in marriage on April 17, 2004 at the Lakewood United Methodist Church. The ceremony was performed by Pastor David Fixgel and Pastoral Assistant John Waite. Maid of honor was Sarah Stowell, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Jill Slater, sister of the bride, Sara Barry, cousin of the bride, Jennifer Federvu. friend of the bride, Kimi M»rkwart, sister of the groom. Alecia Goetschy, stepsister of groom, and Darcy Winkler, friend of the bride. Best man was Bryan Scheier, cousin of the groom. Groomsmen were Joel Briggs, friend of the groom, Troy slater, brother of the bride, Jeremiah Thomas, friend of the groom, Trent Slater, brother of the bride, Shawn Stoner, friend of the groom and Patrick Winkler, friend of the groom. Ring bearers were Kolt and Brady Slater, nephews of the bride. Flower girl was Ella Galusha, cousin of the bride. The reception was held at SL Edward’s Family Center in Lake Odessa. Master and mistress of cere­ monies was Tom and Loretta Schelter, uncle and aunt of the groom. The bride is a 2000 graduate of Lakewood High School and a ^003 graduate of Kellogg Community College and is currently employed at the Buckland Insurance Agency in Hastings. The groom is a 1999 graduate of Lakewood High School and is currently employed at Taylor Heating and Cooling in Hastings. The couple now reside in their home out­ side of Freeport. Jack and Susanne Green will celebrate 35 years of marriage on April 18, 2005. Their children are Jim and Cindy Hoffman of Columbus, Ohio, Carrie and David Dakin of Richland, Mich, and Blake and Stephanie Green of Hastings. Their grandchildren are Kristin and Chase Hoffman. Alex. Chad. Jack and Cassandra Dakin and Zachary Green. Cards of congratulations may be sent to 851 Terry Lane. Hastings, Michigan 49058. BOY, Caleb Joe, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 22, 2005 M 11:51 p.m. to Joe and Letitia Boyink of Clarksville. Weighing 9 lbs. 15 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Ethan Michael Kidder, bora at Pennock Hospital on March 24. 2005 at 7:23 p.m. to Eric Kidder and Th of Vermontville. Weighing 6 lb*. 5 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, Connor Tocid H*nsen, bora at Pennock Hospital on Mr/dft 30, 2905 at 4:45 p.m. to Kristine Farrrd and Todd Hansen of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 czs. and 22 inch­ es long. GIRL, Katie Ann Fariee, bom M Pennock Hospital on March 25, 2005 at 6:32 p.m. to Chad and Rebecca Fariee of Ionia. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 20 indies long. GIRL, Allyson Marie, bora at Pennor-k Hospital on March 29, 2005 at 2:19 sun. to Kathy and Jason Dayus of Hastings Weighing 7 lbs. 8 3/4 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Saanj Bhakta, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 25, 2005 at 3:19 pun. to Naynika and Vimal Bhakta. Weighing 5 Rn. 8 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Kylee Jordan Robinson, bofii at Pennock Hospital on March 26, 2005 at 4:20 a.m. to Sherrie Robinson and the late Robert Kyle Randall of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. and 18 inches long. . Travis, Trevor and Danielle are happy to announce the engagement of their mom. Elizabeth Ann Smith to Shiann’s dad, Spencer Lee Shumaker. The bride-elect is a 1991 graduate of Charlotte High School. The prospective bride-groom is a 1990 graduate of Maple Valley High School. A wedding date has yet to be set BOY, Brian Dean Sutter, bora at Pennock Hospital on March 27. 2005 * 8:14 w to Nathan and Rebecca Sutter of Clarksville. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Chase Hamilton Senters, bora at Pennock Hospital on April 1. 2005 at 2.09 p.m. to Jennifer Patrick and Drew Senters of Fine Lake. Weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. and 21 inch­ es long. BOY, Steven Kauffman Jr., bora at Pennock Hospital on March 28. 2005 at 3:29 p.m. to Angie Patterson and Steven Kauffman of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Marriage Jjfienses GIRL, Gabriella Gay-Lynn, bora at Pennock Hospital on April 1, 2005 at 11:30 a.m. to Jason and Katie Shong of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 inches long. Brandon Wayne Pepper, Woodland and GIRL, Meryssa Autumn Reamer, bora at Amy Lynn Baker, Woodland. Ralph Jonathon Dunkice, Hastings and Janell Elaine Everett, Hastings. Pennock Hospital on March 31, 2005 at 12:14 a.m. to Julie and Scott Reamer of Plainwell. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and 20 1/2 John Adam Smith. Woodland and Carol Jo Cole, Charlotte. Jack Leroy Holtman. Plainwell and Kathleen Cox, Plainwell. Matthew James Merren, Hastings and Shauna Marie Bradfield, Hastings. inches long. Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. BOY, Ethan Leo Seibert, bora at Pennock Hospital on April 1.2005 at 1:28 p.m. to Eric and Sarah Seibert of Plainwell. Weighing 8 Cathy Chai of Lawton and David Sr. and Rebecca Tobias of Delton are pleased to announce the engagement of their children Rebekah E Chai and David L. Tobias Jr. Rebekah is a 2000 graduate of Lawton High School and attended Chic University and is currently employed as manager of Super Cuts. David is a 2000 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and is currently employed at Good Year (Gemini Center) and is serving in the Army Reserves in Florida. A September 10. 2005 wedding is being planned. lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Gavin Buckley Eye, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 1, 2005 at 3:18 p.m. to Buckley and April Eye of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 2 ozs. and was 19 inches long. GIRL, Cherriane Marie Alexander, bora at Pennock Hospital on March 31,2005 at 2:48 p.m. to Kasandra L Alexander of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 1 1/2 ozs and 21 inches long. BOY, Aiden Taylor, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 2, 2005 at 12:46 a.m. to Frederic and Les I ie Saint Amour of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 3 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Brianna Kay Pinkston, bora at Pennock Hospital on March 28, 2005 al 10:52 a.m. to Stuart and Chrissy Pinkston of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 1/2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR Retail Salesperson Approximately 25 hours per week, includ­ ing some evenings & Saturdays. Previous sales experience preferred. Basic computer skills are a plus. Send resume to: Ad # 149 c/o J-Ad Graphics P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 GIRL, Rebekah Jean, bora at Metropolitan Hospital at 8:44 p.m. to Rich and Lauren Burtts of Hastings. Weighing 7 Rb. 2 ozs. and 19 1/4 inches long. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apr* 14. 2005 - Page 7 Financial FOCUS 4from TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. Matthews/Algonquin School District No. 1 Tax-smart Moves for 2005...and Beyond Now that tax season is coming to an end, you may want to review your returns for opportunities to brighten your tax picture for next year. Specifically, arc you paying too heavy a load on your investment income? If so, you may want to explore some "tax­ smart" moves for 2005 and future years. Consider these techniques: Tax-deferred investing, tax-free investing and tax-efficient investing. Let's take a look at all three. Tax-deferred investing Algonquin Lake Softool By Joyce Weinbrecht The Matthews/Algonquin Lake School District 1 was located on Section No. 2 of Rutland Township on old State Road, old M­ 37. Matthews District No. 1 was the second district organized on September 11,1847, and included the northeast quarter of the town­ ship. Later in 1850, District No. 1 was divided with the land on the north side of the river, which was No. 1. and the land on the south side became Chidester School District No. 3. The first school building, built in District No. 1, Rutland Township, on Section 2, was a small frame school built in 1863. The site of 3/4 of an acre, was purchased from Marble and Nancy Bates for $22.50. This school was named Matthews School, for the Alfred Matthews family who lived on the south side of the road. In 1872 this building became too small to accommodate the increasing number of stu­ dents. The old building was sold to W. Kronewitten for $25. He moved it to Section No. 3 and used it for a bam. A new building was built on the site and served until 1954­ 1955 when a third school was built. On June 26, 1915. the school board pur­ chased seven rods and more land adjoining the original 3/ 4 of an acre, from Augie and Eva'Bates. In 1927 the name of the school was changed to Algonquin School. Cornelia Arnot taught the school in 1863. LaVonna Calkins taught there in 1891. Teachers were paid $10 or $12 per month in those early times. Teachers were required to be able to discipline some older boys, which could be quite a challenge. In 1921 the district voted to close Matthews School and send the six or seven students into Hastings. A second meeting and second vote reversed the decision, and the school remained open. In 1954 there was an enrollment of 45 in the first six grades. Grades seven and eight were being transported to Hastings. Carrie Fisher taught there, starting the year, and Lois Wickham was teaching at the school that year. The new school was a modem, state-of-the art building, costing $30,000. Board mem­ bers that year were Lawrence Cooley, direc­ tor. Sterling Moore, treasurer, and G.M. Ketcham, moderator. The old school was not tom down, and later began another life as a church. In 1968 the district was annexed to the Hastings School System. The building was used as part of that system for several years. It still stands, but was closed in 1980. It was sold to Larry Baum in 1988. Several ideas for its use have been suggested. Perhaps it too will have another life and another use. Algonquin Lake school - Matthews School District # 1 Rutland Township Written by Ken Hamp The nicest memories of my times growing up in Hastings were the years that I spent as a student at Algonquin Lake, District #1, Rutland Township country school, which was located about two and a half miles west of Hastings on the comer of State Road and Airport Road. These roads at that time were both gravel roads. Algonquin Lake School was a large, oneroom schoolhouse, typical of its time. As you walked in the front door, the only door, you entered what was called the cloak room, which had hangers and shelves for our coats and lunch boxes. The rope for the school bell was located here also. Inside the next doorway and to the left and right were the boys’ and girls' restrooms. In the main school room, arranged in rows sal 20 or so old fashioned type desks with inkwells, three or four library tables along the right wall for the “little people.” and Mrs. Fisher called the kindergarteners. Mrs. Fisher’s desk stood centered in the back of the room at the edge of the step-up stage which ran perhaps another 10 or 12 feet back to the wall where the blackboard was located. On the left and right walls of the stage area was the library. Here were the sets of ency­ clopedias, atlases, stacks of National Geographic magazines, old mysteries, the Hardy Boys series, classics and all kindr of other reading material, some of it yellowed with age even then. Covering the other walls of the room vari­ ous articles, including copies of the Constitution of the United States, the Bill of Rights, a United States flag, maps of the world and many other interesting things. In the right entrance area of the room was a kitchen area with a sink and cooking stove. On Fridays during the cold months we would take turns cooking some kind of a hot dish, usually goulash, macaroni and cheese or something of that order. Also located in that area was the heating stove, an oil space heater. It was a cold, drafty room in the win­ ter and everyone wanted their desk by the stove. In the left rear of the room, along with the piano, were shelves with various fossils, a pickled snake in a bottle, arrowheads, rocks from different locations, a petrified starfish and other artifacts. Our school day would begin at 8 a.m. with the ringing of the school bell by either Mrs. Fisher or a sixth grade student who was being rewarded for something. We would all tramp through the cloak room, leaving our coats, wet boots and lunch boxes. After we were all at our desks, we would stand, place our hand over our hearts, fact the flag and recite the pledge of allegiance. After that Mrs. Fisher would begin with the “little people" as she called them, get­ ting them occupied with working on something and then go on through the other grades, usually two at one time, first and second, third and fourth then fifth and sixth. She never missed a thing, always keeping an eye on each group. Drills were very important. We would have daily reading, writing and arithmetic drills. On Fridays there were competitive drills with what she called “Arithmetic Races.” She would pick two cap­ tains and they would choose teams. Then the teams competed against each other at the black­ board in problem solving races. We all enjoyed these drills and looked forward to them, although there were no material prizes, but we never cared. The glory of win­ ning was more than enough. Every year, on the morning of Mrs. Fisher's birthday one of the students would be at the door as the other students would enter the school and whisper “fruit roll for Mrs. Fisher, wait for the book to drop.” Shortly after classes had started someone would drop a book, that being the signal for each of us to roll a piece, or can of fruit towards Mrs. Fisher's desk. *Everyone would then yell “Happy Birthday. Mrs. Fisher.” year after year she would act surprised and thank us profusely. I attended Algonquin Lake School from 1950 through 1955 and Carrie Fisher was the teacher through these years and had been there many years previous to that time. 1 remember her very well and consider her to be one of the most influential people. She was fair, honest, stem and insisted that you were going to learn what she taught. There was no such thing as leaving Algonquin Lake School for a higher education and not knowing how to read. Some people today would dis­ agree with some of Mrs. Fisher’s (and many other one room school teachers) methods of discipline, but they worked and nobody was the worse for them. She had a razor strop on a hook at the side of her desk but put fear in many a young troublemaker, although I don’t remember anything but the threat of its use That was all it took. She also kept a box full of When you invest in a tax-deferred vehicle, you pay no taxes on your earnings until you start taking withdrawals (withdrawals prior to 50 1/2 may be subject to a 10 percent penal­ ty), so your money can grow faster than it would if placed in an investment on which you paid taxes every year. You have several tax-deferred options available, including the following: • 401 (k) - It's almost always a good idea to contribute as much as you can afford to your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retire­ ment plan. (In 2005, you can put in up to $14,000 to your 401(k), or $18,000 if you're 50 or older.) Your contributions are made with "pre-tax" dollars, so, the more you put in. the more you'll be able to reduce your adjusted gross income. And, of course, you get the benefit of tax-deferred earnings growth. Plus, your employer may match part of your contri­ butions. ♦ Traditional IRA - In 2005, you can put in up to $4,000 to a traditional IRA, or $4,500 if you're 50 or older. Depending on your income level, your contributions may be tax short sections of binder twine handy. She would tie you to your desk with these if you were prone to roaming around the room. I remember being tied up most of the time. Most of her punishments were the typical punishments of the day, cleaning black­ boards, pounding dust from the erasers, repetitive writing of sentences on the black­ board and the like. Just having her upset with you was usually enough. We had regularly scheduled softball games with other schools each year during good weather. 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Roth IRA contribution limits are the same as those for the traditional IRA. but certain income limits apply. Tax-efficient investing • "Buy-and-hold" - Income taxes aren't the only types of taxes asso_iated with investing; you may also have to pay capital gains taxes That's why it makes sense to be a "buy and hold" investor. ’I you hold your stocks for more than orr. year before selling them, then your gains w.ll only be subject to a maximum capital gains rate of 15 percent (effective through Dec. 31, 2008). But if you sell your stocks within a year of buying them, then your gains will be taxed at your ordinary income tax rate. Start thinking "tax smart" To see if the ideas mentioned above are suitable for your individual needs, consult with your investment and tax advisers. But take action soon - the quicker you start mak­ ing tax-smart investments, the better you’’ results will be. 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Merriman, M.D. Lawanda Converse, Hastings Pennock HEALTH > Ormers in VICES , otofessional Pr°8rcM(F< ' 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings • WWW.PENNOCKHEALTH.COM 08M0S9B �Page 8 - Thursday. April 14. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Annie’s MAILBOX • by Kathy MitchM and Marcy Sugar Flirting foreplay Dear Annie: My husband belongs to a pri­ vate club, where wives are welcome. Petrie often greet one another by kissing hello, goodbye or both For over a year now, a married barmaid who works'at the club kisses my husband hello, goodbye and seven to eight additional times during the evening, whether I’m there or not. Recently, however, she has been leaning up against my husband's back, putting her arms around him. kissing the ride of his neck and rubbing up against him. One evening, she cornered my husband at the bar and wouldn't get out of his face until he said he loved her. To me, all of this is fore­ play, but neither one of them sees it this way. She says they are just friends. If that's the case, why doesn't she behave this way when her husband is there? - Perplexed Wife Dear Perplexed: We’re not sure we'd call it foreplay, but it definitely is serious fluting, and the barmaid seems to be taking it a bit fur­ ther than propriety allows. If your husband has any sense, he'll tell her to back off and restrict the kissing to the usual "hello" and "goodbye" cheek-smooch at the most If that doesn't work, be should register a complaint with her boss. Of course, if your husband refuses to put an end to this provocative non­ sense, you have a different problem. Surveyor Norman Caldwell of Shiawassee County speaks to member of the Ion ia County Genealogy Society. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at 7:30 tonight (Thursday. April 14) at Lake Manor. The speaker will be David Hess, whose topic will be the Ionia Free Fair and its impact on the county. The Ionia County chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel ■ MARSP) will meet Thursday. April 21. at Ionia High School. Notice the change of loca­ tion. The meeting will feature all the superin­ tendents of the county, plus the intermediate school district. Charles Barker, a Lakewood Careless caregiver A singer from the Red Bird School in Kentucky demonstrated his dulcimer at a recent service at L akewood United Methodist Church. graduate and Belding superintendent, will be on hand, along with Rosemary Rheam. Charles Dumas, Gunnard Johnson. Bruce Health Line by Scott B. Brasseur. M.-D. 1005 West Green Street Hastings.-Michigan 49058 Telephone: 269 945 2419 Internal Medicine LIVING WILLS-MEDICAL DIRECTIVES I’m getting older and have a will but I don't have anything specifically written down about tube feedings. Do I need to do something to avoid what Terri Schiavo went through? Among the many things that Terri Schiavo did in her life, the one that will be remembered for awhile is that she is now a national symbol for end-of-life issues, and her story has motivated Americans to put their final wishes in writing. Terri Schiavo was not the first person to have a feeding tube removed, although the public may be left with that impression because of the intense media attention that was brought on by the disagreement among family members that brought legal action. Over 146,000 permanent feeding tubes are inserted each year and the removal of these tubes as well as removal of other life support from patients occurs on a daily basis across the country. It happens all the time. You just don't hear about it. Doctors, families and patients make these decisions everyday after the key parties involved discuss the patient's situation, questions are answered and the patients wishes are considered if they happen to have been written down. But there in lies the problem. If family members cannot agree on what they want to happen and the patient did not have anything written expressing their wishes, problems begin. Often times, when I get into situations where families are beginning to disagree on what to do, focusing on what the famny members believe what the patient would want rather than what they themselves would want for the patient helps the situation but the Terri Schiavo family could not even agree on what they believe she would have wanted. It helps tremendously to have the patients wishes expressed in writing concerning end-of-life issues. Even if family members disagree with what is written, it helps them to accept the wishes of the patient easier than if it only came from the word of other family members that may seem to nave other motives. Scott Brasseur, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician for medical advise before you change anything concerning your health If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. I I Chadwick and others. For more information or to make reservations, call 374-8420. The Ionia County Genealogy Society met Saturday with more than 40 in attendance The speaker was Norman Caldwell of Owosso, surveyor of Shiawassee County. He gave an interesting history of surveying in the Northwest Territory, including Michigan. He spoke of correction lines, of stakes, of base lines and meridians. Men who served in the Revolutionary War and War of 1812 were promised new land tn exchange for their serv­ ice so as the yapjyssed. it was necessary for sun'eyors to Keep ahead of the demand for land in lb* new territory. Janis Kenyon of Portland served refreshments. Registering was done by Elda Dickinson of Greenville. George Jr. and Judy Johnson spent part of last week in Indiana at the horn- of their son, George Johnson III. and wife Karen and chil­ dren. Besides George IV and Hannah, the young family now includes baby Grace, who was bom days before they visited. The child was bom on the birthday anniversary of her maternal grandmother, Beth Hynes of Sunfield. Lindy Hynes is the maternal grand­ father, This is great-grandchild number 24 for Les and Virginia Yonkers. Congressman Vem Ehlers will meet con­ stituents in the Page Memorial Building in Lake Odessa at 9 a.m. Saturday. April 16, in the council chambers. He will be in Hastings from 11 a.m. until noon. The Scbewa Center United Methodist Church will have a chicken dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday. April 16. Other foods on the menu will be mashed potatoes And gravy, vegetables, coleslaw and dessert. Price for a full portion is $7 and for the smaller fare $4. Monday's business section of the State Journal had a feature on Jennis Swan, interim president of Sparrow Health System. He In from Nashville, but lives in Okemos. He has a bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University and his juris doctorate from Cooley Law School. Signs of spring — daffodils, crocus, pussy willows, snow oirds Bennett and Beland back from the south. Notice has been made of the death April 7 of Edward Davison. 81, who was son-in-law of the late Waller Reed Sr. of Lake Odessa, key figures in the Lake Odessa Canning Company. His wife, Mary Louise, survives him, as do sons Frederick and Paul, daugh­ ters-in-law Michelle. Wendy and Katy. 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son. Mark. The funeral was held Wednesday at the Pari Congregational Church in Grand Rapids. He had suffered from Alzheimer’s disease for many years. He was president of an advertising agency and was the Advertising Club’s Man of the Vear in 1968. With the higher prices at the gasoline pumps, we all have become miracle workers. You can get $24 worth of gasoline in a 10-gallon tank without spilling a drop. Details of a new mapping system have been made available for Ionia County. They will be ready in November. Planes bearing special equipment are making sweeps over the county in a geometric fashion, at specified heights to photograph the entire county. The South Bend company is making 28 east to west passes over the townships and will take 2.030 aerial photographs, four for each sec­ tion of land. This is being paid for by a grant from the Homeland Security program. The photos will be accurate within four feet as they are meshed together to produce the final results. The pilot's challenge was to fly at exactly 160 miles per hour at 4.200 feet ele­ vation. Work began last week on Friday on a perfect flying day. The sky was clear. All Dear Annie: I am concerned about my neighbor, "Tom." and his wife. We have known them for 25 years. Two years ago. Tom had a stroke and lost his short-term memory, although he seems otherwise OK. His wife, "Nancy," is not the most stable per­ son. She had a nervous breakdown several years ago and has been on medication ever since. Nancy is now running Tom's life, telling him what meds to take and driving him where she wants him to go. He has no life of his own. Tom's moods go up and down, and Nancy feels free to change his meds at will. She says the doctor gave her permission. I don't believe it. I found out from their daughter that when Nancy wants Tom to tit quietly and do noth­ ing, she gives him stronger doses so she won't have to deal with him. The daughter has tried talking to her moth­ er, but no one can tell Nancy what to do. Since Nancy is the one who has to live with Tom, the daughter has basically washed her hands of the situation. I don't think Nancy is stable enough to be in charge of someone else's care. I fear that one day, Tom will just give up and wither away. What can I do? Concerned Neighbor in Pennsylvania Dear Concerned: Someone needs to talk to Tom's doctor and inform him that Tom is hav­ ing mood swings and his medication needs monitoring. It would be best if you could con­ vince Tom’s daughter to speak to the doctor before giving up. This is her father. She should make more of an effort to get involved in his care. Long live love letters Dear Annie: We would like to respond to the letter from "A Grieving Husband of 50Plus Years," who said people don't write each other letters anymore. My husband and I were married in 1990. Each and every day. we write each other a note in the morning. We tell each other how our sleep went and what the new day should bring. We tell each other bow much we love one another and how much the other person means to us. Believe it or not, we still have every single note, saved in a special notebook. So. in some cases, the Pony Express still survives. Darryl & Cammy 4 Dear Darryl & Cammy: That's quite a remarkable collection. You sound like a lov­ ing and deeply committed couple. Congratulations. Mflwt women want going through menopause and has no sexual desire. As a man in my late 60s. 1 know the male has a big part to play here. Her husband refus­ es therapy, but this is my advice to him: Do loving things. Help clear the table. Fix the faucet. Bring home two rosebuds. Give three hugs a day. Stroke her arm, hand or face. Say "I love you’ more than once a week. Take her out to her favorite restaurant or a movie, and DON’T ask for sex afterward. These things show a loving attitude and "prwx her pump." Her engine takes a kA longer to start up than yours. In bed, make the prime focus meeting her needs. Her nerds are more fragile, and her mood more easily squelched. Let her guide you. Because you are. like me, a clueless male, you need specifics. So try diffe.ent techniques. Find out what pleases her and do it You will love the results. After sex. or even instead of. women love to cuddle. So hold her close fot another 15 or 30 minutes. You might enjoy this part, too. My wife of 47 years tells me these things real­ ly work. Try them. - Man with a Happy Wife Dear Man: You have given wise advice. That said, however, when a woman'i sex drive is down to zero, sometimes kindness and thoughtfulness are not enough. Many menopausal women want to have a healthier sexual appetite, and the affectionate, consid­ erate gestures you describe can produce a 1cving feeling, but they do not always create gen­ uine desire. Here's more: From New York: I, too, have no more inter­ est in sex, but I figure it is a natural result of menopause. My husband and I still enjoy each other, and when he needs sex. I accommodate him, but I see no need to drug myself up to recreate a sex drive that has no biological basis. Los Angeles: "Need a Solution" is perfect­ ly normal. When the estrogen goes away, so do lots of other things. Why should she get medicated, counseled and blamed for a nor­ mal and healthy body change? I say it's her husband's problem. Why doesn't he go to the doctor and ask for medication to reduce his sex drive? Let me tell you, all that energy I once put into sex, I use now for my own creative ven­ tures. The results are very satisfying. I used to love sex. and now I can take it or leave it, and I'm a more developed person as a result Men who are still in their teenage "let-me-havesex-all-the-time" stage are boring. Dear Annie: While the causes of women's problems with sex drive are multifactorial, the pharmaceutical industry seeks to promote hormonal "fixes" and has succeeded in creat­ ing awareness of the drug even before approval. The testo<terone patch you men­ tioned was unanimously rejected for safety reasons at the FDA panel in early December. Estrogen "replacement" hormones actually proved to increase risk for heart disease and breast cancer. Testosterone is known to pro­ duce acne, hirsutism and weight gain, and to accelerate heart disease. The pharmaceutical companies are eager to tap this market, but hormones of all types have the potential for dangerous side effects. It would be far more prudent to consider the entire context of women's sexual functioning and recommend non-hormonal, non-drug solutions. I hope you will offer this alternative viewpoint to your readership. - Sincerely, Lucy M. Candib, M.D., Professor of Family Medicine and Community Health. University of Massachusetts Medical School and Family Health Center of Worcester, Mass. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at Dear Annie: I think you missed a key point in your response to "Need a Solution,” who is www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC streams and rivers we»*. within their banks, though snow was melted and most tree were bare. At every turn the pilot had to maintain the same level and keep the plane level. The city of Belding had additional photos taken at half the height of the county project. Another Ionia story told of the gardening and landscaping program at Bellamy Creek correctional facility under the direction of Mark Horrocks. Prisoners are learning botan­ ical names, along with practical skills on planting, transplanting, stone fence building. The students meet for three hours in each ses­ sion. cither morning or afternoon and the course takes months to complete. Some of the students hope to be able to gain employment if they successfully complete the course. In the meantime the surroundings are being beautified with flowers, herbs, cacti, bushes and trees, along with fruits and vegetables. New paths of crushed rock, wooden gazebos have been done by the prisoners. Horrocks uses classical music in the Greenhouse, which may provide a soothing effect on the workers. Horrocks calls it plant growing music. Notice the ads for funeral homes last week? Some carried smiling pictures of the late Pope John Paul II along with the offer of a condo­ lence book for signers who chose to express their grief at the death of the Pope. The prom­ ise was that the signed book would be for­ warded to be sent to the Vatican. One offered seating for the broadcast of the funeral service and coffee was served to those who attended. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 14. 2005 - Page 9 NOTICES SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNiiHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING MARCH 21, 2006 - 6:30 P.M. Special meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance Present: Flint. Rogers. Hawthorne, Carr, and Greenfield. Lee and Lyons were absent. Approved agenda by voice vote. Discussed road issues with Brad Lamberg from the Road Commission Meeting adjourned at 9:10 pm. Respectfully submitted. Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Attested to by. Jim Carr. Supervisor *»•» THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason S. Boye and Amanda Boye. husband and wife, to First NLC Financial Services. LLC, mort­ gagee, dated September 4. 2002 and recorded Septamber 11, 2002 in Instrument Number 1067200. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by U S Bank National Association as Trustee of CSFB ABS Trust Series HEAT 2002-4 by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Twenty-Nine and 95/100 Dofiars ($120,029.95) including interest at the rale of 7.50% per annum. Under the power of sale con­ tained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mort­ gage wB be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1D0 p.m. on April 28. 2005. The promises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and tn described as: Land situated in the CITY of HASTINGS, COUNTY of BARRY. STATE of Ml. to-wtt: NLot 1 and the East 1/2 of Lot 2, and a#. that pert of Lot 11 of James Dunning s replatted addition to the City formerly Wage of Hastings, described as beginning at a point on the North line of said Lot 11 where the line dMdtog the East and West 1/2 of Lot 2 of said Plat meets said North fine of Lot 11; thence Southerly 61.5 feet to a point 3 feet South of the Westerly extension of the North line of the South 1/2 of Lot 938 of the city, formerly Village of Hastings; and dis* tant West 17.5 feet from the East line of said Lot 11; thence East parallel with said North line to the Southerly extension of said dividing line between the East and West 1/2 of Lot 2; thence Northerly along said Southerly extension of the line dividing the East and West 1/2 of Lot 2 to the Place of Beginning. And ail that part of Lot 11. lying East of the dividing line between the East and West 1/2 of Lot 2. where said Line is extended Southeasterly at right angles wtth Green Street at a point where said Line intersects the West line of Lot 938, of the orig­ inal Plat of the Vfitage. now City of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof, al! being in Block 1 of James Dunning Addition to the City, for­ merly VHIage of Hastings, according to the record­ ed Plat thereof EXCEPT AH that part of Lot 11 of James Dunning's replatted addition to the City, for­ merly Village of Hastings, lying East of the Southerly extension of the dividing line between the East and West 1/2 of Lot 2 of said Plat and South of a foe which lee 3 toot South of and parallel with the Westerly extension of the North line of the South 1/2 of Lot 938 of the City,Jormerty Village of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, u.iless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in wnicri case me reaempnon penoo snan oe ju days from the date of the sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the bor­ rower. In that event, your damages, H any, are limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount tendered al sale. Dated: March 31. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCI­ ATES PC Attorneys for U S Bank National Association as Trustee of CSFB ABS Trust Series HEAT 2002-4, As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 231.4393 ASAP640471 3/31. 4/7, 4/14. 4/21 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILLS'S USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTAC T OUR OFFICE AT THE NUM­ BER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey S. Waldon and Martha B Waldon, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., mortgagee, dated February 20.2004 and recorded February 25.2004 in Instrument Number 1122731, Barry County Records^ There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Four and 86/100 Dollars ($166,524.8b') including interest at the rate of 5.88% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that tne mortgage wifi be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Couithouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 p.m. on April 21.2005. The premises are located in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Oranjievfite Township. Barry County. Michigan, and bei .ng more particularly described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 31. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, distent North 90 Degrees 00 Minute; 00 Seconds East 662.40 feet from the South 1/4 post of said Section 31; thence North 00 Degrees 02 Minutes 04 Seconds East 662 19 feet; thence North 69 Degrees 57 Minutes 18 Seconds East 662.39 feet, thence South 00 Degrees 01 Minifies 58 Seconds West 622 71 feet to said South Section line; thence South 90 Degrees 00 Minutns 00 Seconds West 662.41 feet to the place of beginning. Together and Subject to an easement fqr ingress, egress and utilities described as- commencing at the South 1/4 post of Section 31. Town 2 North. Range 10 Watt; thence North 90 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East along the South line of •aid Section 31 a distance of 1324.81 feet to the Southeast comer of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of sad Section 31 and the true place of beginning; thence North 00 Degrees 01 Minutes 56 Seconds East along the East fine of said Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 a distance of 629.71 feet; there© South 89 Degrees 57 Minutes 18 Seconds Wetrt. 882.39 feet; thence North 00 Degrees 02 Minutes 04 Seconds East 66 0 feet; thence North 89 Degrees 57 Minutes 18 Seconds East 948.39 Met; thence South 00 Degrees 01 Minutes 58 Seconds West 348.51 toot; thence South 21 Degrees 25 minutes 32 Seconds East. 934.75 feet to th* b centerime of Pine LzU' Road; thence South 60 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds West along said centerline, 66.75 feet; thence North 21 Degrees 25 Minutes 32 Seconds West. 597.57 feet to said South section line; thence South 90 0«grM> 00 MnutM 00 Second, WmL 131.56 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there n; a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely tc the return of the bid amount tendered at Mte. Dated: Nod too Of Morlgaga Foractoaure Sate THIS FIF IM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE Of I* TAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE . PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE M IMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. AT] N PURCHASERS: This sate may bo reodf toed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In thatovt mt, your damages, W any, shell be limit­ ed eok Ny to the return of too ted amount ten­ dered at sate, plus InterssL MOR] GAGE SALE - Default has been mads in the cone litions of a mortgage made by Robert M. VanHartt ;ma Jr., a married man and Kathy VanHaltl ma. his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage i Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgage «. dated February 25.2004, and recorded on Mart* i 4. 2004 in instrument 1123177. in Barry county re cords, Michigan, on which mortgage there is daimec 1 to be due at the date hereof tin, sum of One Hum Ired Nine Thousand Five Hundred Forty­ Seven An d 15/100 Dofiars ($109,547.15), todudtog interest at 7.75% per annum. Under t he powor of sale contained in stod mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, nob »is hereby given that said mortgage will be teredos ed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pe rt of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Cor irthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM. on May 12, 2005. Said prei nises are situated in Township of Bany, Barry Cour Uy Michigan, and are described as: Commendn g at the Southeast comer of Section 9, Town 1 No rth. Range 9 West. Barry Township. Barry Court y. Michigan; thence North 00 degrees 41 minutes 4 10 seconds West, 831.00 feet along the East line of i said Section; thence North 89 degrees 34 minutes 1 3 seconds West. 1292.45 feet; thence North 00 do gross 50 minutes 34 seconds West. 272.44 toot i dong ths West lino of the East 1/2 of theSoutheai 11/4 of sttid Section to the true point of beginning: th snee North 00 degrees 50 minutes 34 seconds Wet rt. 293.89 test along stod West Ins; thence South 89 dogroes 43 rranutes 51 seconds East 380.071 set; thence South 00 degrees 50 min­ utes 34 secon ds East. 293.89 tost; thence North 89 degrees 43 m mutes 51 seconds West, 380.07 tost to the Point o f Beginning. Subject to an easement for public high way purposes tor Kingsbury Road The redemj rtion ported shafi be 6 months from the date of • xh sate, untoes determined aban­ doned in aoo xdance with MCLA 6003241a. in which case the • redemption period shall be 30 days from the date c if such sate. Dated: April 14 . 2005 For more mforr nation, please call: FC R 248 593. 1305 Trott & Trott. P. C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Tetograp h Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fanns ■. MicNgan 48025-5622 File #03498J F0 2 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Ross L Fruin. an Unmarried Man. original modgagor(s). to Union Federal Bank Ot Indianapolis. Mortgagee, dated Jun© 13, 2002. and recorded on June 25. 2002 In instrument 1082769. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Twelve And 57/100 Dollars ($135,912.57). indudmg interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM, on May 5. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 33,34, 35,36, and 37 of Sunset Shore, Number 1. according to the reoontori F“«n thereof, as recorded in Uber 5 of P’sL> on Page 38. The redemption period sh^n be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such &dle. Datod:Apni7. 2J05 For more tokrmteton, please call: FC W 248 5J3 1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Union Federal Bdnk Ot Indianapoks (Union Federal Saving Bank of b riten^xjltt) 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bmgham Farms. Michigan 48025-58k? File #052745F01 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS TOWNSHIP OF ORAMflEVILLI; IN BARRY COUNTY AG Box 48 ShefoyvHta, Ml 49344 win oe accepting dkj rroposats tor uonstrucuon ot A NEW COMMUNITY CENTER ANO TOWNSHIP HALL Accenting to drawings and ipacfcafons as prepared by Wateiy Associates. Architects & Engineers, and described in general as: I DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK: r NOTICE I March 24. 2005 The Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public | hearing on the final Bony County Hazard Mitigation Plan on ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. As MixtgageeP.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 46007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 280.1237 Monday. April 25th. 2005. at 7D0 p.m. Copies of the Plan are Etvailabte for review at the Barry County Planning Office or at the (tounty Comprehensive Plan Website, www banycmintypten org Questions or comments cr be forwarded to the Barry County Planning Department at 220 W. State Street or taxed to (269) fM8-4820 08M0734 CITY OF HASTINGS Notice PUBLIC NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold their April 26. 2005. regular scheduled meet­ Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Planning Commission and the Downtown Development Authority wW hold a special nesting to dtocuss facade guidelines and future plan­ ning. Trio meeting will be Monday. April 18. 2005, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hal Council Chambers. Wing Rd.. Hastings, Michigan. Thomas E. Emery CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Stoe THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS This sate may be resondsd by the foreclosing mortgagee, in that event, your damages, if any. shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate, plus Notice is hereby given that the ing at 700 p.m. at Irving Township Hall. 3425 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MRJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foredoel ng mortgagee. In that event, your da mages, If any, shell be limit­ ed eototy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kathryn M. Gefier. a single woman Mid Charles M. Kendall, a single man. is joint tenants with full rights o' sur­ vivorship. orig'nal mortgagors), to Countrywide Home Loens, Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 25. 2003, and recorded on August 12, 2003 in instru­ ment 1110734, In Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Five Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Seven And 41/100 Dollars ($05,527.41). including interest at 5.875% annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute *n such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that sad mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings at 1 DO PM. on April 21,2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at a point at the Center of Highway M-37 where the same intersects the quarter line of Section 4, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, for a place of beginning, thence North along the Center of said Highway 16 rods; thence East 20 rods; thene South 16 rods, more or less to the quar­ ter fine; thence West along the quarter foe of 20 rods, more or less, to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: March 24. 2005 For more information, please caH: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #051666F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORNATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may bo rescinded by too foreclosing mortgages. In that event, your damages, H any, shall ba limit­ ed sotofy to toe return of the bid amount ten­ dered al sate, plus InterssL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Connie Brooks and Michael D Brooks, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Old Kent Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 17, 2000, and recorded on February 24. 2000 in instrument 1041415. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. as assignee by an assignment in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Five And 72/100 Dofiare ($83,925 72), including interest at 11.125% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings al 1 DO PM. on May 5. 2005 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 635 of th© City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shafi be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: April 7, 2005 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593 1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fwms. Michigan 48025-5622 Ette 4O42638F02 PUBLIC NOTICE . Notice is hereby g.ven that the regular Zoning Board ot Appeals (ZBA) meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 19, 2005, has been cancelled. Tbe next regular scheduled meeting wtil bo Tuesday. May 17. 20C6. at 700 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Thomas E. Emory NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Accuracy Test tor the May 3. 2005. Election will be conducted on Monday, April 18, 2005, at 7D0 p.m. in the Woodland Township Hall located at 156 South Main. Woodland, Michigan. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the program and the computer that wifi be used to tabulate the | results of the election have been prepored in accordance with law Notice: The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking an indi­ vidual to serve on the Planning & Zoning Commission. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office. 220 W. State St. Hastings; (269) 945-1284, and must be returned no later than 500 p.m. on April 22, 2005. reMon. Cheryl Alter. Woodland Township Clerk 156 8. Mein Woodland, Ml 48897 (269)367-4915 " CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held /Xpril 12. 2005, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 800 a.m. and 5:0C p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org. h lotice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a put tic hearing on Monday. April 25,2005, at 7:30 p.m. In the City Hal I Council Chamber, 201 East State Street. Hastings, Mid tigan. to determine the necessity of a Downtown Parking Asst issment District. Th. B notice is given pursuant to Article X, of the Charter of the City of Hastings and Article III. Section 70-71 of the Hastings Code The upon State . City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services seven days notice to the Hastings City Clerk, 201 East Street. Hastings. Michigan, or call 269-945-2468 or TDD cal re ley service 1-600-649-3777. Thomae E. Emery Clerk 0864075 »________________________________________________ City Construction of a naw one-story 7500 gsf community center ato town­ ship hsfi with partial basement end mechanical mezzanine H. CONSTRUCTION PHASWG: The Owner wfl not be occupying the site: si bidders and sub bidders sna> aoqusH themseNes wfih Section 01010 Summary of Work under Division 1, General Requirements ol !he Contract Documents. Ill TYPES OF BID PROPOSALS Bid Propos* tor ths above work wB be received in toe totowmg trade areas: 01 • Sitework Trades 02 - Architectural Trades 03 - Mechanical Trades 04 - Electrical Trades The awarded bidder in each of the above trade areas wifi enter into separate contracts with Orangevflte Township. Overall ackninistrabon of tne awaroeo contracts ws ds tne responsexety or tne Arcnnect. IV. ALTERNATE/ALLOWANCES Al contractors, subcontractors, eub-suboontractors and nppiiore shafi acquaint ttwmsefvM with Section 01021, Cash Allowances, and 01030, Alternates, ureter DMston 1. General Requirements, of the Contract Documents. V PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS The Township of Orangevfite wifi receive sealed bid proposals until 2D0 p.m„ local time, Thursday. April 28, 2005, at the current Orcn^vBa Township Hall located at 6910 8. Boulter Road. Shefoyvfle, Ml 48344. Attn.: Thomas Rook. Supervisor, at whch time al proposals w3 be publicly opened and read aloud. Bid pro­ posals received after the specified time wl not bo accepted and wifi be returned to the bidder unopened. Sealed bid proposals must be on the forms furnished by the Architect/Engineer and be accompanied by a bid bond from an authorized surety company in the amount of 5% of the bid pro­ posal submitted. VI BIDDING REQUIREMENTS & CONTRACT DOCUMENTS Bidding requirements and contract Documents (Project Procedures Manual). Plans and Technical Specifications) may be obtained at the office of the ArchitecVEngineer: Wakely Associates, 131 South Main Street. Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858. wfll be on file on and after April 13,2005, and may be examined at ths following locations: Builders Exchange in Giand Rapids, Saginaw. Traverse Qty. ML Pleasant. Kalamazoo and Lansing, Michigan Dodge Reports in Flint. Grand Rapids and Southfield, Michigan. Wakeiy Associates. 131 S. Main St. ML Pleasant. Michigan A check in ths amount of $100.00 must be submitted by Prime Bidders as a deposit tor each set of plans and specifications, same to be refunded to prime bidders submitting propagate upon return of plans and specifications in good condition within ton (10) days of the opening of bids. Maximum per btoder-two (2) sets on a deposit basis. Ptens may bo obtained by suMxkters and suppliers at the cost of reproduction and handfog. $100.00 (non-retaretabto). Prime Bidders may obtain sets beyond the second set at a cost ot reproduction and handfog, $100.00 (non-refundabie). VI. PRE-BID CONFERENCE A Pre-Bid Conference will bo conducted on Monday. April 18. 2005, at 10.00 a.m.. local time, at the current Orangeville Township HM office located at 6910 S. Boufter Road. ShebyviKe. Mt 49344. Questions end discussions w« be entertained regerding the bidding process, construction phasing, owner occupancy, sit© conditions, and any other matters that are of interest. It is highly recommended that any contractor or subcontractor sub­ mitting a proposal attend. Failure to do so will not constitute mate­ rial non-compliance with the bid conditions. VII ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSALS Substantial completion date for this project shall be as indicated under the milestone schedule pubishod with the bid form. The Township of Orangevfite reserves the right io accept and/or reject any or all bid proposals and to waive any and ail bid pro­ posals and to waive any and afi informalities and/or kreguianties in bid proposals submitted. This right shall be exerased at the sole discretion of the Township of OrangeviHe. Orangeville Township will make award as may appear to be in the best interest of the Township. Mr. Thomas Rook, Supervisor The Township of Orangeville In Barry County �Page 10 - Thursday. April 14, 2005 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt Any information obtained will be uved for this purpose. If you are in the Military, pleas*' con­ tact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Joseph Beau soled. a single man to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, A Delaware Limited Liability Company Mortgagee, dated August 25. 2004 and recorded September 27. 2004 in Instrument • 1134509 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was subsequently assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Argent Mortgage Securities, Inc. Asset-Backed Pass Through Certificates Series 2004-W11. under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of October 1. 2004. Without Recourse, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy Dollars and Twenty-Eight Cents ($187,970.28) including interest 8.9% per annum Under the power c? sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 160PM on Thursday. April 28. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Thomapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 6. Tbomapple Bend Estates, acording to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 ol Plats. Page 35. Being the same property conveyed to Don A Bouma and Karen M Bouma. husband and wife by deed dated 6-24-02 and recorded 7-3-02 in Document Number 1083291. in the Office of the Recorder of Barry County, Michigan Commonly known as 8726 Big Bend Ct, Middleville Ml 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: MARCH 21. 2005 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Argent Mortgage Securities. Inc. Asset-Backed Pass Through Certificates Series 2OO4-W11, under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of October 1. 2004, Without Recourse. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestrvo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Httts. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Cur Fite No: 05-33368________ Pub 3/24 - 4/21 FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) Detroit Legal News, 1409 Alien Roed, Suite B, Troy, L* W)«3-4003 Wayne. Oakland and Macomb Counties Phone (289) 577-0100 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Steven M. Hawthorne, a single man of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgaged to Flagstar Bank. FSB dated the 28th day of January A D 2000. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County ot Barry and State of Michigan, on the 2nd day of February. A.D. 2000, in Instrument #1040792 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, tor principal and iiteresl, the sum of $387,168.90 (Three Hundred Eighty Seven Thousand. One Hundred Sixty Eight Dollars and Ninety Cents) including interest there cn at 9.87% (nine pint eight seven) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of state contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on. the 19th day of May. A.D., 2005. at 160 o’clock said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Barry County, Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgaged. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Hastings in the County of Barry and Stale ot Michigan and described as follows to wit: Lot 11. Indian Hills, as recorded in Uber 4 of Plats, Page 53. Barry County Records, also com­ mencing at the Southwest comer of said Lot 11 for place of beginning; thence South 30 feet to the Hastings City limits; thence East 120 feet; thence North to comer common to Lots 10 and 11 ol said Plat; thence West on Section tone ot Lot 11.120 feet to the place of beginning, all being a part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6. Town 3 North, Range 8 West. Commonly known as 575 Indian Hills Drive Tax ID: 08-006-325-011-00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption percent shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: April 14. 2005 WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO.. L.PA By: Daniel E. Best (P-58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weltman. Weinberg 8 Rais Co. LP.A. 755 W. Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy. Michigan 48084 WWR #04106940 Sale OFF Storewide TWURS.-SAT, APRIL 14-16 NOTICE QEMQflTGAGE FORECU XURE WILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMI’l TNG TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFC R| MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THA »T PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFF ICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default having been made in the condi trans of a real estate mortgage made by LaVonza ’ Wilson. a single woman, whose address is 168 Anr , Avenue. Battle Creek. Michigan 49017. and Bond I Mortgage & Investment Corporation, a corporation c irganizec and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Easterr i Avenuo, SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 4950* r. dated December 4,2000, and recorded on Dec* imber 13, 2000. in Uber 2269. Page 553 of the Calhoun County Register of Deeds, which mort gage has been assigned to Northpointe Bank, whos e address is 770 Kenmoor SE. Suite 201, Gran d Rapids. Michigan 49546. by virtue ot an Assk jnment .-f Mortgage dated December 8, 2000. anr I recorded on December 13, 2000 with the Calho un County Register of Deeds m Liber 2269, Pag* i 562. and upon which there is now claimed to be d ue for pencipal and interest the sum of Sixteen Thousand Nine Hundred Forty Nine Dollars ar <1 Thirteen Cents ($16,949.13) and no suit or pro reedings at law having been instituted to recover tt re said debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgj .ge, and the statute in such case made and provic ted, on May 13, 2005, at *160 a.m„ the undirsign- to will sen in the lobby of the Calhoun County Jut jtice Center. 161 E. Michigan Avenue. Battle Cre> sk. Michigan that being the place of holding the Cir cuit Court tor the County of Calhoun at public venu< a to the high­ est bidder tor the purpose of satisfying j the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the s ate, including attorney s tees allowed by law. the pn immesinsaid mortgage located in the City of Battle Creek, Calhoun County and which are des ctibed as fol­ lows: The West 49 feet of the South 110 ■ feet of Lot No. 73 of Grave's addition to Battle Cree <. according to the plat thereof recorded in Uber 4 of Plats, on Page 43, in the office of the Register of Deeds from Calhoun County, Michigan, 12f 1 Greenwood Avenue, Battle Creek, Ml 49017 PP #3560-00-0950 w»Sch has an address of 128 Greer iwood Avenue. Battle Creek. Michigan 49017. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unk res determined abandoned in accordance with M(. X 600.3241 in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sak a. Northpointe Bank 770 Kenmoor SE Suite 201 Grand Rapids. Ml 49546 « Dated: March 30. 2005 Wtfcam M. Azkoui (P40071.1 Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa Avenue. NW Suite 205-C > Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616)456-1315 omsmzi Notice Of Mortgage Forectosurw Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USE D FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE NOTARY DUTY. A1TN PURCHASERS: Thia sate mey be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damage*. V any; ahafl be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount tanM0RTGA^sST%e51,hMbMn made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donald L Blaszak . Jr and Linda S. Blaszak, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Mainslreet Savings Bank, FSB. Mortgagee, dated December 19, 2001, and recorded on January 3, 2002 in instrument 10722S4, and assigned |jy said Mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the tiate hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Eight And 87/100 Dollars ($91,89007). including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power ot sale contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wfli be foreclosed by a sale ot the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vandua, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 160 PM, on April 28. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township ot Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 post of Section 28. Town 2 North, Range 9 West. Hope Township. Barry County, Mfchipm: thence North 89 degrees tra minuies zu aaconos wein jo.jo reel to tne Easterly line of Cordos Drive, according to the recorded Plats ot Roy K. Ccrttes SubdMsion and Roy K. Cordas SutxSvtaion No.1 as recorded in Uber 4 of Plats on Pag* 14, and Uber 4 of Plats on Pag* 49 respectively; thence the following courses along said Easterly Ina of Cordes Drive to the point of beginning; North 18 degrees 19 minutes 42 sec­ onds West, 170.03 feet; thence North 1 degree 05 ronutes 03 seconds West. 557.93 feet to the point of beginning; thence North bi degree 05 minutes 03 seconds West 024 teet along said Easterly tone Cordes Drive; thence North 14 degrees 54 minutes 52 seconds West. 12404 test along said Easterly line of Cordes Drive; thenoe South 88 degrees 01 minute 58 seconds East, 281.28 feet; thence South 14 degrees 54 minutes 52 sooonds East. 79.43 feet; thence South 01 degree 05 minutes 03 sec­ onds East. 43.80 test thence North 88 degrees 04 minutes 09 seconds West 250.35 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date ol such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wtth MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. 1 Dated: March 31, 2005 For more information, please pal: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigsr 40025-5822 Ate 4051739F01 f amwn SPORTING COLORS FOR SALE BY OWNE llfll NASCAR Apparel, Gifta 4 ColtoctiblM * Baby Leopard Gecko eadi * 10-gallon Aquariums f7.99 every day 123 W. State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone (269) 046-4581 * Koi-are in stock-lots of colors! NOTICE •" PET WORLD has the largest selection and lowest prices in Barry County and the ___ knowledge to go with HI_________ “ To all teachers _ we stUl offer 2596 off on all your classroom pets' needs ALL BODY JEWELRY COtmSOPH BUY L GET 11/2 PRICE! Nwr Woct wattr gvdn and aakwalw araal 221 W. Mill Street, Heatings City ot Hastings. 1012 N. Ferris Street. The vaul ted Woods Condominiums - ceiling and unique interior make this 1,920-squa re­ tool Cape Cod a must see. This 3-bedroom hoi ne includes 2.5 baths, high efficiency natural gas he a), central air, whole house fan, finished basement, rm tin floor laundry, main floor office, 2 gas log fireplao st, large maple kitchen, mature trees, private fencer 1 yard. 2 outbuildings, deck, elevated play center, and i a 2-stall insulated finished garage. Priced at $165,OOC I For more information or to schedule an appointment t, call 269-945-2859 or 269-838-1215. OPEN: TUESDAY 3-4, SATURDAY 11-2 Deluxe Homes Prices starting at $195,000 Golf Course Vie ws Notice Spring Compostable Yard Debris Pickup The City crews will be picking up comoostable yard debris beginning April 25. 2005. We again request that residents limit the debris to only tno-degrad- able yard waste such as grass, leaves and small limbs and brush. We ask that residents limit the size of brush placed out for pickup to 6 inch­ es in diameter or less. This is the maximum size that our brush chipper can sat­ isfactorily handle. We also request that residents place all loose materials in the Kraft biodegradable bags. No bags made of plastic or other non-biodegradable material used to contain the yard debris is acceptable, and will not be picked up. Residents should place the material either very near to the curb in the park­ ing lane or immediately behind the curb on the curb lawn. We would ask that residents not place material in any traveled lane, or adjacent to intersections where it might present a vision obstruction. The spring yard debris pickup generally takes us about two weeks to com­ plete. We anticipate beginning the pickup in the 2nd Ward north of the river on Mill Street, and progressing north through the 1 st Ward. After completion ol the 1 st Ward we will proceed through the remainder of 2nd Ward south ot the river, then proceed through 3rd Ward and finish in the 4th Ward. We will be making only one pass around town so we ask that all material be placed out just prior to the April 25th start of the pickup to allow us to remove it in a timely fashion. Tim Glrrbach Director of Public Services STArI ^ear Golf Membership Included SSi. 1-800-290-3289 PRA* rieville township PLAI MNING COMMISSION NOTICi E OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS Al® | PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWHSHP, BARRY COUNTY, ■eCHOAN. ANO ANY 0 rill ;R INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Puttc Hearing w« be held by the RWrWvBe ToonaNp Planning Commission on Wednesday,. April 20. 2005. al 700 p.m at the PraaiavBe TowmHp Hal. 10115 S Norrie Road, within the Township. 1 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE t| Ult the itemfs) Io be eonsdered at thia PuWe Hearing tnduda. kt brief, the Utowing Maple Street. Kalat nan ». Ml 49006. The Girl Scout* of Glowing Embers are requesting a sue pian review for their property known as Camp Meme Woods. located at 12584 Burchett Rd., Plainwell. Ml 49060 Parcel#06^012 617-002.064)12-017-021 and6612-017-010 (containing approximately 217 acres) Camp Men to We a) The constru ction c The Property k i que* of a rekgraus. chant* 2) The applicant Gi ry Gro cant is request* «g a Sp* pole bam to be used to( The property inf questxt District. 3) Such other ant j further n ode is proposing the following: if a program lodge with cooking facilities. (Approximately 2200 aq. teef) lion is zoned (P-2). Sero-pubiic land (non-profit or queai-pubfec organizations tie. ot educational nature.) m. 11680 Breezy Point Plamwefl, Ml 49080 Parcel #012-180-10. The appli­ oaf Land Use and Site Plan Review Permit for the construction of a 30*x60* garage and storage purposes, on a vacant lot which « 5(7x133*. i • zoned *R2* Single Family and Two Far My Medfam Density Residential tetters as may property come before the Planning Commission tor this matt­ ing. Ah interested pen ions are if vited to be present or submit written comments on this special land use par­ rot. applications at t he above * address Prairieville Township will provide riaoeaaary auxttiary aids and serv­ ices such as signer s for the ht ianng impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered al the hearing upon five (5) days nd tice to the PrtineviSe Township Clark. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or so -vices shod Id contact the Prairieville Township Cleric Pralrievtiie Township Planning Comml—ion FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtaineo will be used for this purpose If you are m the Military, please contact our office at trio number listed below MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Lawrence W. Knobloch and Madeline C Knobloch, in Joint Tenancy to Southern Pacific Funding Corporation, a CaMomia Corporation Mortgagee, dated July 14. 1998 and recorded August 5, 1998 tn Document No. 1016116, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was subsequently assigned through mesne assignments to . JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Trustee for the registered holders of ACE Securities Corporation Home Equity Loan Trust. Series 2004HS1. Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Nineteen DoOars and righto an Cents ($82,319.18) inctodmg interest 10.55% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wffl be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part ot them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 160PM. on Thursday. April 21. 2005. Said premises are situated in Wage of Delton, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lots 26 vid 29 of Delton PtaL according to the recorded Plat thereof as recortfod in Uber 1 of Plats. Page 29. excepting Lrerefrom the Southeastemty Extension of ’^am Street as found recorded in Uber 1 of Plate, Page 33. said Street also being part of JR. Bush s First AddHon to the Village of Detton Commonly known » 144 Maple. Detton Ml 49046 The redemption pe'od shaii be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless ctetormined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. which case the redemption period shafl be 30 (Uys from the date of such sate. Dated: FEBRUARY 14.2005 JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Trustee tor the registered holders of ACE Securities Corporation Home Equity Loan Trvst, Series 2004-HS1. Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Assignee of Mortgage Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd State 100 Rochester HHte. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 05-32202________ Pub: 3/24 -4M4 TH® RRM A near COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUJTARY SERVIC E PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW. ATTENTION POTENTIAL PURCHASERS AT FORECLOSURE SALE: Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a/ Conseco Financing Servicing Corp.) may rescind this sale at any time prior to the end ot th* redemption period. In that evert, your dam­ ages. if any. shall be limited to return of your bid amount tendered at the sale, plus interest. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Tracy L Everts, a stogie woman, and Robert J. Durek, a stogie man, to Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.), dated February 29, 2000, and recorded to the Office of the Register of Deeds tor the County of Barry to the State of Michigan on March 21. 2000, to Document No. 1042311, at seq., on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due as of the date of this Notice the sum of $131,891.55. together with interest at 8.50 percent per annum. NOW THEREFORE, Notice is hereby given that the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative and that pursuant to that power of sate and MCL 800.3201 at seq., on April 28. 2005 al 1 p.m., at the East steps of the Clrctat Court Building in Hastings, Michigan, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court and/or for conducting such foreclosure sales tor the County ol Barry, there win be offered at public sale, the premises, or some part thereof, described in said Mortgage as follows, to wit: PARCEL D COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST COR­ NER OF SECTION 3. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 3T49T EAST ON THE NORTH SECTION LINE. 725.50 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 89 DEGREES 3T49* EAST ON THE NORTH SEC­ TION UNE 310.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 06*34- WEST 330 00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 3T4T WEST.310,00 FEET, THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 06*34* EAST. 330.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNIFfG. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A 66 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS. EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES, THE CENTERLINE OF SAID EASEMENT BEING DESCRIBED AS COMMENC­ ING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 3; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES osor WEST ON THE WEST SECTION UNE; 55 80 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE THE CENTER­ LINE RUNS AS FOLLOWS: SOUTH 84 DEGREES 22TJ8- EAST. 44.43 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 73 DEGREES 23* 19- EAST. 53.57 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 67 DEGREES 53*35* EAST. 53.38 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 60 DEGREES 40*30* EAST. 59.13 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 81 DEGREES 27*33* EAST. 77.19 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 85 DEGREES 32-38' EAST. 58 85 FEET; THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 23’ 43* EAST. 178.84; THENCE NORTH 70 DEGREES 3938' EAST. 195.61 FEET; THENCE NORTH 77 DEGREES 38*2T EAST. 47.96 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 23*06* EAST. 120.42 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGREES 0351* EAST 174.83 FEET TO THE POINT OF ENDING SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS. RESERVATIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF RECORD, IF ANY. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned pursuant to MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale or abandonment, if abandonment occurs after sale. BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. PC. Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco Financing Servicing Corp.) BY; DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Bex 5817 Traverse City, Michigan 49606-5817 (231)941-9660 omnot �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 14.2005 - Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COUR’ BARRY COUNTY CIRCUn COURT EAMU Y DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NG. 2005-24260-NC m the matter ol Daniel Joshua Alan MacKerwe TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including Garrett LeGrande MacKenzie whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred ex affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE A hearing will be held on Thursday. April 28. 2005 at 1ft) p.m at 206 W. Court St. Ste 302. Hastings. Ml 49508 before Judge William Doherty P41960 tor the following ^Sn’tHE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF: Daniel Joshua Alan MacKenzte to Daniel Joshua Alan Patten. This change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. 03/02/2005 Stacey Kay Patten 726 Balsam Dr. Lot 20 Hastings. Ml 49058 0«M07?D (289) 948-7667 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default having been made in the conditions of a reai estate mortgage made by La Vonza Wilson, a single woman, whose address is 168 Ann Avenue. Battle Creek. Michigan 49017, and Bond Mortgage & Investment Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern Avenue, SE, Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507. dated December 4.2000, and recorded on December 13. 2000, in Liber 2269. Page 553 of the Calhoun County Register of Deeds, which mortgage has been assigned to Northpointe Bai*, whose address is 770 Kenmoor SE. Suite 201. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49546, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage dated December 8. 2000, and recorded on December 13, 2000 with the Calhoun County Register of Deeds in Liber 2269. Pago 562 and upon which there is now claimed to be due for prin­ cipal and interest the sum of Forty Five Thousand Dollars ($45,000) and no suit or proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sate contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on May 13. 2005, a! 11XX) a.m.. the undersigned will sell in the lobby of the Calhoun County Justice Center. 161 E. Michigan Avenue. Battle Creek. Michigan that being the place of holding the Circuit Court tor the County of Calhoun at public venue to the high­ est bidder for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sate, including attorney's fees allowed by law. the premises m said mortgage located in the City of Battle Creek, Calhoun County and which are described as fol­ lows: The West 1/2 of Lot 113 and all of Lot number 114 of Graves' addition, according to the plat there­ of. recorded in Uber 2 of Plats on Page 5, in the office of the Register of Deeds tor Calhoun County 168 Arm Ave . Battle Creek. Ml PPR355O-OO-12O-O which has an add-ass of 168 Arm Avenue, Battle Creek. Michigan 49017 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600 3241 in which case the redemption period Shan be thirty (30) days from the date of such sate. Northpointe Bank 770 Kenmoor Se Suite 201 Grand Rapids. Ml 49546 Dated: March 30. 2005 Drafted by: Wittam M. Azitoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa Avenue. NW Suite 205-C Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616)458-1315 Notice Of Mortgage Foradoeure Sale THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT CUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF *OU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damagoe. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel Ketthan. a single man, and Shelley A. McGhee, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Option One Mortgage Corporation. A California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated January 26. 2004. and recorded on February 11. 2004 in instrument 1122094. In Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand Four Hundred Eighteen And 16/100 Dollars ($114/18.16). including interest at 7.45% per annum Under the power of sate contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings M 100 PM. on May 12.2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Assyna. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcal of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 3. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of said Section 3; thence North on Section line 132 feet; thence East parallel with South Section line 170 feet, thence South parallel with said Section line 132 teef to said South Section line; thence West on said Section line 170 feet to the place of beginning, e-xcspt a parcel deeded to Michigan State Highway Commission described in Liber 309 of Deeds on Page 97. in the Office of the Register ot Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, subject to casements over the South 33.00 feet thereof for public highway pur­ poses. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the daie of such sate. Dated: April 14. 2005 For more information, please call: FC G 248 593.1310 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Option One Mortgage Corporation. A California Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4053623F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sal* THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limb­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount tendered a: sate, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James Oram aka James R. Oram and Robin Oram aka Robin L. Oram, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Amenquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated December 20. 2003, and recorded on January 14, 2004 in instrument 1120759, in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Amenquest Mortgage Securities Inc.. Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates. Senes 20O4-X1, under the Pooling and Servicing agree­ ment dated as of March 1. 2004, without recourse as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Two Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Three And 05/100 Dollars ($72.623 05). including interest at 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part ot them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Court; wuse in Hastings at 1 .-00 PM. on April 28. 2005 Said premises are situated In Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 of Btock 8 of Keeler s Addition to the Village of Middleville, according to the record­ ed plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats. Page 40. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: March 31. 2005 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Amenquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass­ Through Certificates, Series 2004-X1. under the Pooling and Servicing agree­ ment dated as of March 1, 2004. without recourse 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4052206F01 oaxwin Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages. If any. »hall ba limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian Wysko and Tracy Wysko. husband and wife, original mort­ gagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 26, 2003. and recorded on December 2. 2003 in instru­ ment 1118558, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Two And 95/100 Dollars ($150,182.95), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM. on May 12. 2005 Said premises are situated in Village of Middlevilie. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 17. Ridgeview, according to the recorded plat thereof in Lber 6 of Plats, on Page 32, Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 m’.rths from tne date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: April 14. 2005 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4047337F03 »«*’ Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. Is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt and any Information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by RICHARD J ALWARD AND STEPHANIE A ALWARD. MAR­ RIED to PNC BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION. Mortgagee, dated November 29.2001, and record­ ed on December 11. 2001. as Instrument No. 1071162 Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mortgagee to on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the oate hereof the sum of one hundred fifty one thousand three hun­ dred sixty and 12/100 Dollars ($151,360.12), including interest at 7.240% per annum Under the power ol sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at Ste Barry County Courthouse, Hastings. Ml. at 1XX) o.m. on Apnl 28. 2005 Said p>amises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. Barry County. Michigan and are described as: THE W 1/2 OF FIVE ACRES IN THE NW COR­ NER OF THE NE 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 OF SEC­ TION 10. TOWN 4 N. RANGE 9 W. IRVING TWP . CARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. BEING 330 FEET N AND S BY 660 FEET E AND W The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated March 31, 2005 Assignee of Mortgagee Attorney for: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham, Ml 48009-6616 For Information please call: (248) 540-7701 Notfos Of Mcrtgags Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by ths foreclosing mortgagee. In that event yuui damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed snieiy to the .-stum of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Imerest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mo.’qage made by Mark Osborn, unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to Consumer Mortgage LLC. Mortgagee, dated March 5, 2002. and recorded on March 14. 2002 in instru­ ment 1076529, and modified by agreement dated July 15. 2002. and recorded on July 29. 2002 in instrument 1084564. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Flagstar Bank. FSB as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot Eighty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Three And 28/100 Dollars ($89,753.28), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. nonce is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, of some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 .-00 PM. on April 21.2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 of Ridgewood Hills Plat, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, on Page 86 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 cfejs from the date of such sate. Dated: March 24. 2005 For more information, please call: FC W 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Flagstar Bank. FSB 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4052049F01 Steensma Plumbing Service run daily for your convenience 795-7496 Repair, Remodel & New State Qrounds Coffee Jiouse rFMJNBEB ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS City of Hastings Streetscape Sealed proposals for City of Hastings Streetscape in Hastings. Michigan, will be received by the City of Hastings. 201 E. State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058, until 430 p.m. April 29th. 2005. The project consists of furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment and services necessary to complete an work related to the following project located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan. The protect generally consists o! modifying the curb and gutter, sidewalk and the streets around the Hastings City Bank patching pavement where necessary, lighting, irrigation, landscaping and 1741 ft. of storm sewer. Bid documents will be available tor distnbubon at Hastings City Hal. 201 E. State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Each person or firm who obtains bid documents must supply a name, address and phone number of a person or firm to whom addenda, if any. may be seen. Questions regarding the project shall be directed in writing to Tim Ginbach. Director of Public Services. City of Hastings. 201 E. State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058, or by facsimile at 269­ 948-9544. Any proposal submitted may not be withdrawn within 30 calendar days of bid od*±*^. Proposals shall be submitted in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders sector ui me bid doc­ uments. The City of Hastings DDA reserves the right to reject any or all bids v artf parts of the same, to waive any irregularities, and to accept any bid in its own best interest MS40740 ____ PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF HASTINGS Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council wM hold a Public Hearing on Monday. April 25. 2005. at 7:30 p.m. in the Hastings Crty Hall Counal Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastens. Michigan. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Hastings City Council to hear comments regarding ftw 2006/2007 Small Urban Area Project selection request. The Hastings Urban Area Project Selection Group (City of Hastings. Barry County Road Commission. Barry County Transit Authority) wilt be submitting an application for Federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds that have been earmarked for erttes and counties with a popu­ lation of 5.000 to 50,000 citizens (SmaH Urban Program). The City of Hastings will submit an application for a project on East State Road from Hanover to the East City Limits. This project is to include curb and gutter and resurfacing from Hanover Street to Wilson Street, reconstruction of the Butter Creek Crossing, and complete reconstruction from Wilson Street to the East City Limits. The Barry County Transit Authority and Barry County Road Commission have elected not to sub­ mit an application for a project at this time. Tkn Gintech Ctty of Hastings Director at Public Services I atiml CASE MANAGER POSITION This position provides the opportunity to work within a growing mental health agency to serve the devel­ opmentally disabled and mentally ill populations. The position requires creativity and flexibility as well as the ability to function in a team atmosheie. Applicant must possess a bachelor's degree in a human serv­ ices (i.e., social work psychology). Responsibilities include outreach, referral, counseling of clients and their families, supervision of persons in community settings, liaison with licensing agencies, and mainte­ nance of records. A car is required. Send resume to Barry County Community Mental Health Authority, 915 West Green St.. Hastings, Michigan 49058. No phone calls. EOE. —m 1-800-237-2379 Hastings City Bank HCB Mortgage Company PBQDLCT 30 Year Fivd 30 Year F.xcd • Biweekly 20 Year Fixed 20 Year Fixed - Biweekly 15 Year Fixed 15 Year Fixed - Biweekly 7 Year Balloon 3 Year ARM 1 Yer: ARM INTEREST KATE POINTS 6.000 6.125 5.875 6 000 5300 5.625 5J75 6.500 5.875 000 0 00 000 0 00 0 00 000 000 0.00 000 Att 6 067 6.182 5463 6 080 5.610 5.729 5303 8 704 7.735 Call Karla for Your Free Pre-Approval Today! 269-945-2401 Kook Sale ends 4-15-05 All raw. effective as of 4S©$. Annual l‘mrnB|i Kam (APR) we bawd cm ■ fowl anal of $100,000 and ta follow*: 30 yr fixed tmed oa 360 monthh. payments of WW 55; 30 yr fixed H-ertly ruyrocm. bawd on 632 biwrrtly payment. of $303 40 20 yr fixed tm ui on 240 moeably peytnew. of $709 24, 20 yr fixed biweekly bawd oa 447 btweckly pay»wu of S3M32 IS yr fixed (med on 140 mtrnWy paymcma of U17M. (J n ftird bnmkly bMcd oa 344 biweekly payment, of $412 02 7 yr ballooa tmed oa M luoaddy att3SM7 web final payment of $19.16275 3 yr ARM baaad oa 340 mooddy ps,=-nti of $432 0l for the fine.36 monda. then the payment, ate vanabie | yrARM baaad oa 340 awaddy payment. OTS543 57 for iba firm 12 mcatda. thca paycmta m .anabte �Page 12 - Thursday, April 14, 2005 - The Hastings Banner THIS RRM IS A OUT COLLACTOR ATTEMFTWW TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFTRMAnON OBTAHED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE- PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW B YOU ARE W ACTIVE teMTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has beer made in ths condMons of a mortgage made by Jaff A. Sunk* and Vickie M. Slunk*. a.La. Vicki M Siuncfc. hutband and w«e. to Oto Kert Mortgage Company, a Mchigan Corporation, mortgagee, dated June 20.2000 and recorded July 13.2000 in Instrument Number 1046737. Barry County Records. Said mortgage ie now held by The Chaee Manhattan Bank ae Trustee tor toe DU ABS Trust Mortgage Pace-Through CoriMcatoa, Series 2000-7 by assignment dated December 19. 2001 and recorded on January 4. 2002 In Instrument Number 1072433 , Barry County Records. There la ctekned to bo duo on such mortgage the sum of Fifty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Forty-One and 11/100 DoMars (SS7.641.11) including interval al the rate of 10.00% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, nodes io hereby gluon that the mortgage w« bo torodoood by a sate of too mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings In Bony County. Michigan at 1.00 pm. on May 12.2006. The promtoae are located in toe Townchip ot Orengevde, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The East 1/2 of too Southwest 1/4 of Section 19 and too Eaet 1/2 of too Eaol 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 al in Section 19. Town 2 North. Rango 10 Wool OrangevBo Township. Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shal bo 12 months from the date of such sate, unless too property Is determined abandoned in accordance wtto MCLA §800.324la, In which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of too sate TO ALL PURCHASERS The toroctoomg mortgagee can rescind the sate in too event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a aknukanoous reooUton with the borrower. In that event, your damages, if any. are tanked solely to toe return of the bid amount tendered at sate Dated Aprt 14. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for The Chase Manhattan Bank as Trustee tor the DU ABS Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2000-7 . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy; Ml 40007-5041 (246) 457-1000 Fite No. 269 0655 ASAP642366 04/14. 04/21, 04/28. 05/M MS4C74T NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Nolic® is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission wiH conduct a pubic hearing tor the following Special Ltee Permits; Caso Number SP-3-2006 Eric Baird. Location: 641 W. Quimby Rd. in Section 30 of Hastings Twp. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for a home occupation (massage therapy), in the AR zoning district. Casa Number SP-4-2005 Anthony Miller. Location: 6770 S. Chariton Par* Rd., in section 14 of Baltimore TWp. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for a home occupation (small engine repair - chainsaws), in the A zoning district. Caso Number SP-5-2005 Orangeville Township Location: Lindsey Rd., in Section 20 of Orangeville Township. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for c new township hall. In the AR zoning district. Meeting Date: April 25, 2006. Time: 7 p.m. Place: Community Room in the Courts & Law Building at 206 West Court St.. Hastings. Michigan. Site inspections of the above properties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the day of the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing wHI be given the opportunity to be heard at the above men­ tioned time and piece. Any written response may bo mailed to the address listed below or taxed to (269) 948-4820 The special use apptication(s) ia/are available tor public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Heatings, Michigan -9058 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1), Monday thru Friday. Please cal the Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry wfl provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impairod and audio tapes of printed materi­ als being considered at the meeting to individuate with disabilities at the meettog/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxftary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator. 220 West Stalo Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. (269) 945-1284. Debbie S. Smith, Barry County Clerk otMonj THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Keith Tobiar and Verna Tobias, husband and wife, to Cascade Financial, Inc., mort­ gagee. dated January 3, 2003 and recorded January 10, 2003 m Instrument Number 1095300, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assignment subn.tted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Seventy-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Seven and 87/100 Dollars ($73,927.87) Including interest at the rate of 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and tho statutes of the State ot Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wifi be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan M 1:00 p.m. on April 28. 2005. The premises are located in the Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 330 feet of the East 356 feet of the East 1/2 of he Southeast 1/4 Section 13, Town 2 North. Range 9 West, Hope Township. Barry County. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned In accordance with MCLA §600.3241®. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated March 31, 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Fifth Third Mortgage Company. As Assignee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 200.1341 cmm. for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by JASON G CURTIS. A SINGLE MALE to FIRST STATE BANK MORTGAGE COMPANY. LLC. LIMITED LIABILITY CORPORATION, Mortgagee, dated August 13, 2003, and recorded on August 28. 2003 . as Instrument No. 1112065. in BARRY County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said mort­ gagee to WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK FA. by an assignment dated August 13. 2003, and record­ ed on February 02. 2004 , as Instrument No. 1121610 in BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there te claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ninty four thousand eight hundred forty and 83*100 Dollars ($94,840.83), including interest at 6.750% per vnum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Al Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml . al 1:00 PM on April 21, 2005. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: THE EAST 56 1/2 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY. LOT 92 AND THE NORTH 10 FEET OF LOT 93. OF THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. ACCORDING TO THE RECORD­ ED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 11 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sate unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. DATED: March 24. 2005 Robert A Tremain & Associates, P C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue. Suite 300 Birmingham, Ml 48009-6616 ATTORNEY FOR: WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK EA. Assignee of Mortgagee For Moro Information Cail: (248) 540-7701 Robert A Tremain & Associates. P.C. is a debt coiector and we are attempting to col­ lect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDfTORS Decedent's Estate FILE No. 2004-24172-DE Estate of MARTIN BECKWITH, Deceased. Date of birth: 01/19/1937. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Martin Beckwith, who lived at 326 Beech Street. Freeport. Michigan dted 11/04/2004 Creditors of the decedent are notified that an claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Daniel M. Beckwith. Jr., named personal representative or proposed personal rep­ resentative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court St., Ste. 303, Hastings, Ml and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after tho date of publication ot this notice. 0407/2005 Robert L Byington P27621 222 West Apple Street P.O. Box 248 Hastings. Michigan 49058 (269)945-9557 Daniel M. Beckwith, Jr. 909 127th Ave. ShefbyWte, Ml 49344 (269)792-6725 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the tenia and conditions ot a certain mortgage made by Archie W. Boyd, a single man. Mortgagor, to Mortgzge Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Lender, Mortgagee, dated the 4th day of December. 2002 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for Tho County of Barry and State of Michigan. on the 14th day of January. 2003 in Document No. 1095474 of Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Seventy Six Thousand Four Hundred Forty & 93/100 ($78,440.93), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of saio contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 5fo (toy cf May. 2005 at 100 o’clock p.m. Local Time, said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings, (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County ot Barry is held). of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 8.23000% per annum and all legal coats, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may bo paid by the undersigned, nec­ essary io protect Its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: Ail that cer­ tain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Assyria. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: The West 350 feet of the North 1210 feet of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, Assyrian Township. Barry County, Michigan During the twelve (12) months immediately fol­ lowing the saie the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, ths property may be redeemed during ju cays immeoiateiy Tonowing me saie Dated: 4/7/05 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. Mortgagee FABRIZIO A BROOK. PC. Jonathan L Engman (P56364) Attorney for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 888 W. Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Mi 48084 248-362-2600 oiaie or Micnigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate RLE NO. 2004-24114-DE Estate of Audrey Elaine Darby Date of birth 05/12/1925 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Audrey Elaine Darby, who lived at 504 Chapel, NashviNe. Michigan died 05/12/2004 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Frederick Rushford, named personal representative or proposed personal rep­ resentative. or to both the probate court at 6256 South M66 Hwy., Nashville, and the named/pro­ posed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 03/21/2005 Timofoy L Tromp P41571 501 West State Street Hastings, Ml 49058 (269)948-9400 Frederick Rushford 6256 South M66 Hwy. Nashville Ml 49073 (517)852-9888 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BAI F STEPHEN L LANGELAND. PC IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has occurred In a Mortgage m.KJe by James E. Rea. a married man. to Metrocom Area Credit Union, n/k/a Post-Metro Credit Union dated July 17,1998, md recorded on August 10, 1998 In Document Number 1018316 Barry County Records. No proceedings have been Instituted to recover any part of the debt, secured by the mortgage or any part thereof and the amount now claimed to be due on the debt is $29,568.49 Ths Mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sate of foe properly at pubic auction to the highest bidder, tor cash, on April 21.2005 at 1D0 p.m., local time, at the East front door of the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, Michigan 49058. The property wB be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, together with interest a; 6% percent legal costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes or insurance or other advances and expenses due under mortgage or permitted under Michigan law Tha property is located in the County of Barry. Stat® of Michigan, and is described as: A parcel of land located in the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 ot Section 18, Town 1 North, Range 7 West Beginning st a point on the 1/4 line ot said Section 18. which les North 00 degrees. 25 Mtoutes West 660.00 Feet from ths South 1/4 Post ot said Section 18; thence North 00 Degrees 25 Minutes West 469.80 feet to 3/8’ x 2" Iron and Brick in the center of Hyland Road; thence South 89 Degrees 07 Minutes East 148.00 feet; thence South 00 Degrees 25 minutes East 467.60 feet; thence Due West 148.00 feet to the beginning. Which has the address of: 5480 Hyland Road, Bellevue, M' 49021 During the six months immediately following the sale the property may be redeemed, unless deter­ mined to be abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241(a), in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date ot sate. Dated : 3^05 POST METRO CREDIT UNION By: Stephen L Langeland (P32583) BUSINESS ADDRESS Stephen L. Langeland. P.C. Stephen L Langeland (P32S83) Attorney at Law 350 East Mehigan. Suite 130 Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 Notice Of Mofgege Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TT.Is sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In thst event, your damages, If eny, shatt be limit­ ed sotefy to the return of the bid emount tendsred at sate, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage made by Angela Moran and Linda Kasti, original mortgagor(s). to The CfT Group/Coftsumer Finance, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 6. 2000, and record­ ed on April 9. 2001 in instrument 1057876, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to HSBC Bank USA. as Trustee In trust for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trost toe.. Asset Backed Pass Through Certificates Series 2003-HE3 as assignee by an assignment, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy Thousand Six Hundred EightyFour And 91/100 Dollars ($70,684.91), todudtog interest at 11.49% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry Count, Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM. on May 5. 2005. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land located in the Northeast comer of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 ot Section 35. Town 3 North. Range 8 West Hastings Township, Barry County. Michigan described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast comer of the above described land; thence West 220 feet; thence South 198 feet; thence East 220 feet; thence North 198 feet to the place ot beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ot such sate. Dated: April 7. 2005 For more information, please call: FC D 248 593 1309 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For HSBC Bank USA. as Trustee in trust for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust Inc.. Asset Backed Pass Through Certificates Series 2003-HE-3 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Mictegan 48025-5822 Fite 8044120F02 SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSoiH REGULAR BOARD MEETING MARCH 29, 2005 - 4DO P.M. Special meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance Present: Flint. Rogers. Hawthorne, Carr, Lee and Greenfield. Lyons was absent. Approved to not accept Trustee Lyons resigna­ tion by roll can vote. Meeting adjourned at 420 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Robin Hawthorne. Clerk Attested to by. Jim Carr. Supervisor THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE N ACTIVE MRJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by April Mead, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., mortgagee, dated October 3, 2003 and recorded October 12, 2003 in Instrument Number 1115433, and Affidavit ot Scrivener's Error to correct legal description dated October 28. 2004 and Recorded November 022004. Doc 9 1136570, Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Eighty-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Seven and 46H00 Dollars ($85,707.46) todudtog interest at the rate of 8-50% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mortgage and tha statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part ot them, al pubbe venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings'in Bany County. Michigan at 1 DO p.m. on May 5. 2005. The premises are located in the VBage of NashvUte. Bany County. Michigan, and are deecribed as: The East 50 feet of the West 107 feel of Lots 4 and 5 of Block 3 of A W. PhMp's Addition to the VWage of Nashville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats on Pago 6. Castleton Township. Bany County. Michigan. Also, the use of a driveway 6 feet in width and 60 feet in length commencing at the Southeast comer of tho above described parcel at a pant on the North line o! Frances Street 107 feet East of the East line of Durkee Street, running thence North 60 feel thence East 6 feet, thence South 60 feet, thence West 6 feet to the beginning The redemp­ tion period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned to accordance with MCLA §6002241*. in which case tho redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages. if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale. Dated: April 7,2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 207.1958 ASAP641326 4^, 4H 4. 4^1. 4^8 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James A. Vanklaveren and Dianna L Vanklaveren. husband and wife, to Amenquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated June 28, 2002 and recorded August 16, 2002 in Uber 6190, Page 741, and and re-recorded to cor­ rect the county, on 02/10/05 in instrument number 1141300. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Amenquest Mortgage Securities, Inc., asset-Backed Pass Through Certificates . series 2003-X4. under the pooling and servicing agreement dated as of November 1,2003 without recourse by assignment dated March 18, 2005 and recorded on March 21, 2005 In Instrument Number 1143000 , Barry County Records. There Is claimed to be due on such mort­ gage the sum of One Hundred Thousand Four Hund.ed Seventy-Five and 53/100 Dollars ($100,475.52) *iiduding interest at the rate of 8.75% per annum. Under the power ot sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes ot the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that tho mortgage wi 11 be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan al 1 DO p.m. on May 5,2005. The premises are located in the Township of Yankee Springs, Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 12. Parker 's Lakewood Plat, according to plat thereof as recorded to Uber 3 on Page(s) 34 oi Plats, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shaN be 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate Dated: April 7, 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Amenquest Mortgage Securities, Inc., asset-Backed Pa«2 Through Certificates, aeries 2003-X4, under the pooling and servicing agreement dated as of November 1,2003 without recourse . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No . 214 1788 Notice Ot Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE M1UTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rwcmoK oy me rorec.csing mortgagee, tn that event your damages, If any, shea be Bmtied eotefy to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has Deen made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Heather A Lambert, a single woman, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 26, 2004, and recorded on May 3. 2004 in instrumeni 1126841. in Barry coun­ ty records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at foe date hereof the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Nine Hundred NinetyTwo And 28/100 Dollars ($101,992.28). inciudtog interest at 4.875% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wifi be foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged premises. or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM. on April 21,2005 Said premises are stuated in Ctty of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lots 1297 and 1298, of the Ortgtori Plat of foe City, formerly Village, of Hidings. According to the recorded pUn thereof, Barry County Records Tho redemption ^riod shall be 6 months from the date of surf. sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dzte of such sate. Dated: F^rch 24. 2005 For mo e information, ptease call: FC X 248.5931302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 8051591F01 ____ THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made to the condrtkxis of a mortgage made by Wayne L Hoffman and Michele Hoffman, husband and wife, to Mortgage Oectronic Registration Systems, Inc., mortgagee, dated July 22. 2004 and recorded August 4. 2004 in Instrument Number 1131935, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be clue on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Tvrenty-Saven Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Eight »xnd 02/100 Dolara ($127,588.02) inciudtog interest tft tho rate of 8.40% per annum. Under foe power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes ol the State of Mtohigw), notice is hereby given that foe mortgage w« be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings in Bany County, Michigan al 1 DO pjn. on April 28. 2005. The premises are located in the Township ot Assyria. Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: PARCEL 1: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH­ EAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 30. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST; THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 30, A DISTANCE OF 506 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PAR­ ALLEL WITH THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 UNE OF SAID SECTION. A DISTANCE OF 400 FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4, A DISTANCE OF 359.5 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF THE NORTH AVENUE AND THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH L'NE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 369.5 FEET. THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE. 130 FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH UNE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTH 114 TO THE CENTERLINE OF SAID NORTH AVENUE; THENCE NORTHEAST­ ERLY ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING. PARCEL 2: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH­ EAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 30. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH UNE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 30, A DISTANCE OF 508 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PAR­ ALLEL WITH THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 UNE OF SAID SECTION. A DISTANCE OF 400 FEET; THENCE EAST. PARAU£L WITH SAID NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4, A DISTANCE OF 359 5 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF NORTH AVENUE; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SAID NORTH AVENUE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING EXCEPTING THEREFROM COMMENCING AT THE NORTH­ EAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 30, TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST; THENCE WEST 278 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4, THENCE SOUTH 253.59 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 68 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST 189.16 FEET TO A POINT ON THE CENTERLINE OF NORTH AVENUE; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING The redemption period shall be 12 months from foe dale of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.324la, to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from foe date of the sate. TO AU, PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited sotefy to the return of foe bid amount tendered at sate Dated March 31, 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . As MortgageesO. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No 199 1963 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 14, 2005 — Page 13 Banner CLASSIFIEDS Irate customer breaks store window with rock HASTINGS — A man upset aboil a transaction with Second Hand Comers in downtown Hastings threw a rock and shattered the storefront window last Sunday afternoon. No charges were filed, however, after the man returned and made restitution for the damages. Sergeant Jim Lee was dispatched to Second Hand Comers on the report of malicious destruction of property after it was report­ ed the irate man threw a baseball sized rock into the storefront window. Two witnesses who were sitting on a sidewalk bench watched the man get out of his car. wind up. and throw the rock through the window. The man then got back into a green Chevrolet Camera and drove south on Jefferson Street. One of the witnesses was able to obtain the license plate number from the vehicle, and a 40-year-old suspect from Munith (Mich.) was identified. It was later learned that the man returned to the store to make amends, paying for damages that were estimated to be around $500. Tlie man apparently was upset about a transaction his son made when he sold property to the store Car stereo system reported stolen HASTINGS — Officers arc investigating a complaint of a larceny of a car stereo from a vehicle parked in the 200 block of Railroad Street sometime during the late evening April 7 or early morning hours of April 8. The victim told Sergeant Jim Lee that the vehicle had been sitting out near the street for sale, and he believes a potential buyer may not have locked the car after taking it for a test drive last Thursday. It was learned the next morning that someone had entered the car and removed the Sony/CD stereo system, valued at about $500, from the dashboard. Mobile home burglary under investigation ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP — A report of a breaking and entering of a mobile home is being investigated by the Michigan State Police. Hastings post. The incident was reported to have occurred sometime between April 2 and April 7 when suspects broke into a mobile home on Erica Drive and stole a Hewlett-Packard computer. DVD player. Sony Playstation 2 with controller, and more than 20 games for the Playstation. Anyone with information is asked to call the MSP post at (269) 948-8283 Fuel oil reported stolen in Cloverdale HOPE TOWNSHIP — A larceny of fuel oil from a business was reported to Central Dispatch 911 in the morning hours of Friday. April 8. The NAP ACE Hardware in Cloverdale reported to a Michigan State Police trooper that two tanks of fuel oil. which art used to heat the store, had been drained dry at the business. The first tank contained 137.5 gallons and the second contained 181 gal­ lons. The area in which the two tanks are located was well lit, but no surveillance cameras cover that specific area. Refrigerator stolen from house under construction HASTINGS — The Hastings Police Department is investigating a breaking and entering at an unoccupied residence in the 100 block of East Grant Street. Authorities were told someone had broken into the newly constructed home sometime over the last three months and removed a refrigerator valued at approximately $500. The incident was reported Saturday. April 9. after the contractor discovered the break-in while checking the residence. A 44-year-old Freeport man has been identified as a suspect, and the stolen property was recovered at a residence in Clarksville. Woodland man held for possession of meth WOODLAND — After receiving a tip about a possible methamphetiminc laboratory on Bay Drive, troopers from the Michigan State Police Hastings post obtained a search warrant on the home. The suspect arrived while the officers were serving the warrant and was held in handcuffs for questioning. While handcuffed, the suspect. Andrew Snow. 21. slipped his hands around to the front of his body and took off running. After a brief chase, the troopers apprehended Snow and found meth on his person and in his car. He was arrested for possession of meth and resisting a police officer. Pedestrian discovers ingredients used for meth PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP — A resident out walking on Enzian Road near Gilkey Road discovered empty packages that had contained pseudoehedrine tablets and several empty bottles of lighter fluid. The resident then called 911 Central Dispatch to report the items to law enforcement officials. These items are suspicious because they are used in the manufacture of methamphetimine. House under construction vandalized MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP — A house under construction r. 877 East Cloverdale Road was vandalized between April 9 and 10. Workers returning to the home found that three Pella brand windows, a hammer and a five gallon gas can were taken from the job site. Anyone with information is asked to call the state police post at (269) 948-8283. CALL... The Hastings BANNER 945-9554 / Ilf Rl III /or Suh BRISTOL LAKE: one bed­ room cottage on lake. No smoking or pets, $475/ month plus utilities, securi­ ty deposit and references. (269)721-3434 $110 AMISH LOG BED w/ queen iruttas. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-«062 FOR RENT: house, Hast­ ings, 2 bedrooms, $600 month + deposit, utilities. (269)792-6794 OFFICE SPACE AVAILA­ BLE M7 N. Broadway, Hast­ ings. 450 to 1800 sq. ft. Rent all or part. Call Cindi at (269)945-3495. Iliiiut ludd $100 PILLOWTOP QUEEN mattress set (in plastic). Brand new, never used! King, $150. (517)719-8062 $195 WOOD FOUR POST BED (new) with king pillowtop mattress set. Cost $1,000. (517)204-0600 Hiixiiii '5 nr<« ' DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. Hi Ip Wuiili d EXPERIENCED COOK: non-smoker preferred. Ap­ ply at the County Seat Res­ taurant (269)948-4042. SELLCO. INC IS seeking “Class A“ drivers fcr region­ al and local positions. 32c per mile (or hourly if local), which includes all loaded 4c unloaded (PC Miller) miles. Paid holidays. Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Bonus pay. Nextel phone. Rider program. Assigned seating. Referral bonus. Home week­ ends. Paid vacation after one year. 90% of freight is no touch. Optional: Aflac, life insurance, optical & dental. For consideration, please ap­ ply at 860 Lafayette, Battle Creek Ml or call (269)963­ 9814 for more information. Applicants must have a dean driving record, one year of related driving expe­ rience & a Class A CDL to apply. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business ca.ds and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: All real esute in thn ae««pnper i$ tubject to the Fair Hornmf Act ind the Michigan Civil Rrghti Act which collectively make U illegal to advert>ve “any preference, lunitatton or ducnmmattoa based on race, color, reli­ gion. sea. handicap, familial status, naiional origin, age or nunud tutus, or an intention to make any such prefer­ ence. limitation or discrimination"" Familial status include* children under the age of IH living with parents or legal securing custraly of children under IH Tha newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which ts in vuvlaixm of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwelling* advertised tn this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report dncrunmatxm call the Fair Housing Center at 61645I-29B0 The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing mvfwrrd a I .HOO-927-9275 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige. brand new (bought, never used). Still on roll. New $800 - sell $295. (517)204-0600 AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chairs, in excellent condition. $500 obo. (269)9484)502 SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set $175. (517)719-8062 t anl .•/ l-hunl^ CARD OF THANKS The family of Virginia Silsbee would like to thank our many friends and family for the cards and flowers. Sue Butler for her great pies and special thanks to tne ladies of Grace Community Church for the lovely luncheon, and Pastor Rod VanEngen for all the kind words and all the help he gave us. Thank you Girrbach Funeral Home for all of the help making the arrangements. THE FAMILY OF Bertha Fredricks would like to thank our many friends and family .or the various expressions of sympathy given to us since moms passing. Special thank you to the nurses & staff at Laurels of Kent, Lowell for the care & concern shown toward mom over the past 3 years. The family of Bertha Fredricks. />//'///< \\ St /1h t.\ R 4c G'S Cleaning Service. Are you tired of coming home after a long day at work to a dirty house? Let us dean for you. Specializ­ ing in home and office clean­ ing, very reasonable rates, satisfaction guaranteed, day and evening appointments available, also will consider Saturdays. Call (616)374­ 0701, insured. SPRING/FALL CLEANUP: Bonus for new contracts. Family owned & operated. (269)623-2518. TIDY HOME CLEANING Service. Home 4c Office cleaning for all your needs.Weekly, semi-monthly, monthly or that spedal one time. In business for 20 years serving southeast Kent 4c all of Barry’ County. AU work­ ers bonded. Call (269)948­ 8508 or (269)945-9448. ( Bruce Tobias. 21 of Hastings , was sentenced to five concur­ rent prison sentences ranging from 90 days to 72 months with credit for 116 days served, and $390 in court costs and fines. All five charges were from Dec. in Carlton Township. The first charge was of assault with a dangerous weapon for which he received 18 to 72 months in prison. This felony charge has a maximum penalty of four years and/or $2,000 in fines. The second charge was of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer for which he received 18 to 36 months in prison. This felony charge has a maximum penalty of two years in jail and/or $2,000 in fines. The third charge was of being a disorderly person by being drunk in a public place for which he received 90 days in jail with credit for 90 days served. The maximum penalty for this misde­ meanor is 90 days in jail and/or $500 in fines. The fourth charge is of attempted carrying a concealed weapon for which hie received 18 to 45 months in prison. The maximum penalty for this felony is three years in prison. The fifth charge is of attempted carrying a dangerous weapon with unlawful intent, for which he received 18 to 45 months in prison. The maximum penalty for this felony is three years in prison. HASTINGS 4 12-5-14 to 4-16-03 MNUM (PO-13) (8AT/8UN 1120) 130.4:15. TOO. 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The charges from Dec. include one count of committing domes­ tic violence, one count of possession of marijuana, and one count of committing the offense of unlawful use of a motor vehi­ cle. His original charge from July of 2003 was of larceny in a building. The second case included one felony count of domestic vio­ lence second offense. This charge is from Dec. and has a maxi­ mum penalty of two years in prison and/or $2,500 in fines. L ■----------- In Loving 1 Memory of... Mary E. [ Hermenitt 1:15. >.10.5:10. 7.08. 900 FRVSAT LS 1120 Suh \Hx< < UuHi'iUl v ATTENTION HOME OWNERS & FIRST TIME BUYERS! Need extra cash? Wanting to do some spring home improvements? We can help! Good credit. Bad credit. Self Employed - We say Yes to all these. Call Christina Bishop at Security Mortgage, (269)795-2304 of­ fice or (269)838-9782 cell. gfr" Richard Gingerich. 21 of Hastings was sentenced in four sep­ arate court cases against him on March 31. During sentencing. Circuit Court Judge James Fisher addressed Gingerich and remarked “Its a sad day when it takes me 10 minutes to fill out the paperwork on all your files." In the first case which occurred in Hastings in Oct. he was sentenced to 12 to 48 months with credit for 61 days served for one felony count of larceny in a building and 12 to 60 months for one count of attempted uttering and publishing. The larceny charge has a maximum penalty of four years in prison and/or $5,000 in fines. The uttering and publishing charge has a maxi­ mum penalty of five years in prison. In the second case, he was sentenced to 12 to 24 months with credit for 61 days served for one count of fleeing/alluding/obstructing a police officer fourth degree in Hastings in Jan. This felony charge has a maximum penalty of two years in prison and/or $2,000 in fines. In the third case, he was sentenced to 12 to 48 months with credit for 61 days served for one felony count of larceny in a building. This charge is from Dec. in Yankee Springs Township and has a maximum penalty of four years and/or $5,000 in fines. In the fourth case, he was sentenced to 12 to 60 months with credit for 61 days served for one count of uttering and publish­ ing. This felony is from Castleton Township and has a maximum penalty of five years in prison. The five prison sentences will be served concurrently. Gingerich was also ordered to pay $2,815.06 in fines, court costs and restitution on the four separate court files. (flUU^i 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. p you and daughter Marylyn are happy singing to the Lord. Otis Hermenitt & Gloria & Ernest Herman Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren For consideration, please apply at: 860 Lafayette Battle Creek, Ml or call 269-963-9814 for more information EOE �P«S» 14 - Thursday. April 14. 2005 - The Hastings Banner SALARY, continued from page 3------------------------------------------------- —------------------------------ — increase," said White. "This is my theory, it’s a new system, I understand that, you're I wouldn't have a problem with that, rather than just do it just because of speculation. not 100% sure bow much extra work that is What if it wasn't as bad as you are think­ ing? What are you going to do next year, going to be for you. So, I’m wondering if that $600 should be taken out because you don’t know how much it’s going to be. What if it doesn't take that much time? You have to be here anyway to do work or what­ ever. you said yourself, you're in, you’re out, you’re here 40 hours a week. See what I'm saying? "At least why not wait until you see how take it back? That doesn't happen like that" “What I hear from people is that once get this new voting thing set up. Things will go back pretty much to the way there were before," said Wiggins. “It seems to me that when 1 come down here to vote everything it works. Maybe with all the changes, it might actually make eventually make your work load lighter in some ways," she is scanned and the vote is counted inside the machine. My experience with computers, since 1974, is that every time we go through an evolution with computers, buy­ ing $7,000 software, that $7,000 software added. "In my working situation, if I were looking for a substantial raise I would have system should reduce workloads substan­ tially, if it's not reducing work loads sub­ to go to my boss and say, “This is why I would need a substantial raise. This is what I am doing. This is what 1 increased in doing." stantially. it shouldn't have been purchased in the first place. "That is what I proposed to the board," said Wilson. "But you don’t know what you’re increased in doing, because you haven't done it," said White. Earl Wilson, who was in the audience, detailed all the work involved in school and local elections, "There are a lot of things that come into this that people don’t really realize that are going on; there's a lot more to it. It all gets into extra time there is more to this voting than people realize.” "What I’m saying is that if this work can be done during her 40 hours then maybe then that $600 isn’t justified for two times a year. That’s $1,200," said White. “Do you want to work 40 hours a week doing that ki.id of stuff for $16,000?" asked Eart Wilson. "All I'm saying is that I would like to see A woman in the audience said that with today’s economic environment, public offi­ cials who don’t feel they are getting paid enough should look tor a job in the private sector. 'Someone in the private sector can do the same work and get paid a lot more than we do here," said Cooley. “I don't see anyone from the private sector coming here and wanting our jobs.” “We like the way you are doing your jobs; nobody is complaining about the way you do your jobs, but everybody knows that these jobs are basically a volunteer job that you get paid for," said White. “It s the same way when I was on council. I didn't get paid diddlysquat to be on that council, but you did it because you live here and you want to do something for your community, not because you wanted to make a living off of your community." it justified by how much more time it actu­ ally takes." said White. "Then you can “You didn't get paid for your time?" asked Loma Wilson. “Not nearly what you get; and you know come back, write it down and document it. how much time I put in on that water proj­ ect?" said White. "I didn't put in the time you did. but I had meetings to go to. I had time to put in." Changing the topic, Loma Wilson said that she had looked into outsourcing the assessor's work and was told, "It could be done for a minimum of $14,000 to a maxi­ mum of $15,000. so I don't think that for the $15,280 that he had proposed. 1 don't think that's out of line." Wiggins commented. "When I look at these numbers, any right thinking individ­ ual has got to question these numbers as being unreasonable, especially when you look back. I will buy into a little bit of the to compa.e, what the compound growth rate is for the rest of the townships in the county? I’m picking numbers out of the air here, but are we compounding at 20% while everybody else is compounding at 10%T “We're throwing numbers around," said DeMond. “I got the budget from 10 years ago when I started on the board. In 1997­ 1998 our budget was $148,000 and the board consumed 39% of that in wages and benefits. Today in 2006. our budget is $192,900 and we're going to consume 31% of that budget, of course the number is higher and our numbers are higher. “The compounding, I agree with you. that is a real problem once this thing starts rolling down the hill; but I took 2.5% infla­ tion rate over a 10-year period of time and figured 25%." he continued. "The wages are, figuring 2.5% for 10 years, we come If the facility should close and move out of will do some work inside the Metaldyne the area, the company will repay the abate­ facility, notified the village recently that it ment with a slide fee schedule. also will be bringing as many as 39 new employees. is allowed to Muhn suessed to the council that the request a renewal for up to six years. Industrial Facility Tax abatement was an Village of Middleville Council. Metaldyne already has two tax abatement essential factor in locating the expansion programs approved previously. project in Middleville. $8,539,000 the Jeffrey Muhn. the state tax manager for Mike Burch, the plant manager at the Middleville facility, will retain Middleville Metaldyne, told the council during a public Middleville facility, discussed the new workers and will hire when possible new hearing Tuesday night that the project will work coming to Middleville. He praised the workers from the surrounding area. Metaldyne also pledged to keep the facil­ allow the company to retain its 115 employ ees and lb add up to" 65 employees. Tn addi­ work ethic of the local employees and stressed there jMmily’atmosphere here ity in operation for the life of the abatement. tion. a second company. Sequoia, which He told council how much he has enjoyed will invest into five years. The Middleville facility does precision machining, assembly and testing of prod­ ucts for the global automotive industry. The new projects include the purchase of new equipment and machinery for a six- speed transmission program. This includes every­ thing from computers, work stations and new assembly and test equipment The Ford service assembly equipment will be brought in from the Bedford Heights. Ohio, facility to Middleville. This equipment will be refurbished. There also will be a new Toyota brake cylinder line and new equipment will be purchased for the Middleville plant. Other new equipment will be purchased for the Chain case mod­ ule assembly. tunate and as some of us have. I tell you it would be very difficult for me to justify, in my mind, these types of compound increas­ es. Go down and talk to these people, go down to one of the restaurants on Saturday morning and ask them. ‘Would you like to get a 50% increase in your wages over the last few years?’ They'd jump up go out the door to work right then. I mean, there are just some people that don’t have that. There are some who are fortunate, but not all of us are and you have to think about those peo­ ple in the process of working through these numbers. There has to be a balance. "If 1 was swinging a hammer over on a construction job, they didn’t get this kind of increase. I know they didn't get this kind of increase, I would be asking, ’Why them and not me?’" be added. “You are creating a political problem for yourselves." Earl Wilson %said three years ago the Township Board did a study of what board members in similar sized townships in the area were receiving for wages. “At that point in time, the clerk here was making less than the Woodland Township these new projects. The company has pare for the new projects. The company announced that this project was coming to Middleville in February this year. The project was supported by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation as well. Village President Lon lage to make this project a reality. He said he hoped that with the assistance of the company, funds may be available from the state to assist with trad construction and years and they tried to adjust it When you throw that major adjustment into a threeyear period and compound it, it doesn't look good and I agree with that But 1 don’t know that I can say tf-t what was done wasn't justified." be said. White asked if it was possible to add the $600 “bonus" for the clerk running extra elections later in the year. Loma Wilson said that it was possible. DeMood said that they discussed the salary adjustments during the budget work­ shop and said that they tried to keep increase at the rate of inflation. "That's the only way to keep things palatable." be said. “The compounding issue is one that sticks in my craw, because if you start a snowball at the top of a hill, once it starts, one revolution generates two revolutions and goes on forever," he added. “With compounding pretty soon you’re going to have a person earning $70,000 and you ask yourself, 'what am I going to do? Am I going to fire that person?'" said Wiggins. “You're a business and that is where you will get to if you make that kind of situation and it just eats you alive. It goes on and on and on." “Is there any serious consideration being given to the issue of the bon”: being put on a line item for later in the year?” asked Kathy Wiggins. Cooley responded that it was possible. White asked bow much money would need to be trien from the general fund to balance the oudget as proposed. Reese replied that $1,115 would come from the general fund. “Do we foresee a way to pot that money back? I don't want to see us go bankrupt as a township." said White. “And 1 don't want my taxes to skyrocket." The public bearing was closed after an hour and 20 minutes of discussion. and to place "oversize* street name signs it nishings will reflect the projected image of the intersections of the major streets in 'ite the decor and restaurant concept. downtown. The restaurant will be divided into two • Approved a request by STS Consultants distinct sections upon entrance from the to install several monitoring wells and soil front doors. The room will be divided in borings in the Center Street and Boltwood half by a brick load bearing wall running Street rights-of-way as part of the environ­ down the center of the 100m. mental work being done in this area near They plan to use this wall to' create a the old Consumers Energy manufactured gas plant site.' ■ bar will frame the end of the brewery pro­ • Agreed to a request from the Giri duction room. The beer will be drawn from Scouts of Glowing Embers Council to use serving vessels in the production area. This Fish Hatchery Park for a summer fun pro­ area will also serve as a smoking section. gram again this year. The scouts will use The dividing wall will serve as barrier, so the park the week of June 13-17 from 8:30 not to inconvenience patrons who are non­ a.m to 1:30 pm.. • Heard the second reading of an ordi­ smokers. The taproom also will feature English nance that would clarify when approval of darts and billiards. It will be an airy space the local governing body is needed for mat­ with high, unfinished ceiling and wood ters related to liquor licenses. The existing floors. To the left of the wall will be the full ordinance requires local legislative review service restaurant portion of the operation, of "any matter related* to a liquor license. including the open kitchen, wood fired • Set the rate for leasing all office space at the Hastings Industrial Incubator at $3.50 oven, and pizza bar area. The ballroom and banquet facility will per square foot. include high ceilings, chandelier lighting, The action was taken after the City classic wall coverings and rich carpet Council received a request from Affordable bathed in natural light from the 10-foot Asphalt to lease office space at the incuba­ windows. tor. It was noted that very little of the office rental areas on the third floor of the proper­ space there is leased. Current tenants will be advised of the rate change. ty. The top floor office space. Barnaart said, • Set Monday. April 25. at 7:30 pm. as “will create a sense of prestige to occupants the date and time for the annual public and visitors. Enhanced by its high ceilings hearing on the downtown parking special and lofty appearance overlooking the city, assessment district. The council will hear these offices will be perfect for any tenant comments regarding the resolution of need who is looking for a unique place to con­ for this project The public is asked to duct business." attend. The special assessment district is for In other business at its meeting Monday businesses to help pay the city for costs of night, the City Council: Myers thanked Burch and Muhn for working with the vil­ clerk, there were a whole bunch of things... the reason the assessor's came out the way it did was because there had not been a lot of increases over the previous five or six WALLDORFF, continued from page 1 The final portion of the operation is the Burch explained that seme work has taken place inside the plant io prepare for already spent more than $500,000 to pre­ MainStreet is committed to making lending convenient. “There are people in this community who are in hard way," said Wiggins. “I have been very fortunate in my life, but there are other people here who have been not as for­ "taproom" area to the right of the wall. The working in the Middleville plant for the last Mortgage loans made easy. We find a way to say "yes". not in that boat, they are over the rate of inflation. 1 say let's let it run a year before and pizza bar on the main floor. The fur­ years, and the company approved at Tuesday night's meeting of the According to the agreement, the compa­ up right about the rate of inflation. In 1995 it was $12,500 today it’s projected to be $15,400. that's roughly what the rate of inflation is. The clerk and the treasurer are wages, she’s never going to get it off. so I’m on a Catch-22 with that” as the result of a tax abatement agreement ny my tenure, I would like to bid it (the asses­ sor's duties). But the assessor's rate went be more." Trustee Jerry Reese said the board did a lot of research into what goes into running the additional elections when coming up with the clerk's salary. Wiggins then asked, “Did anybody look Staff Writer The 'ax abatement agreement is for six supervisor can serve as the assessor. That is one thing, if we change supervisors during the raise and that's sort of my thought. But. you can't make up a year for her if it's a lol more work If we put $12,000 on her by Patricia Johns Metaldyne Corporation in Middleville ous. The assessor surprised me because I have complained about the assessor right along, but it was explained to me is that the increase a couple of years ago. but... you will continue to multiply as you go down the road. It will never be less. It will always Tax break approved for Metaldyne will save at least $387,000 in property taxes out at just about the rate of inflation. The clerk doesn't fare well and that's very obvi­ • Heard and approved a request by the maintaining and repairing downtown to streets. It has been in effect since 1989, allow installation of a cross-street banner when the city elected to eliminate parking support system. This would enable place­ meters as a way to pay for the services. Downtown Development Authority ment of banners across State Street at the west end of the traditional downtown area. repair for the roads near the plant We're here for you every step of the way. 945-9561 or 1-800-267-3830 cefehate Tad'# V$ 15 tjeaw 4 umufulup aL.A FOREV GOLF COURSE 7< A,’." ~1S Vear~ \ Special mai^/Treet savings bask //'(how we bank here. Member FDIC MONDAY, APRIL I8th *5.00 for 9 Holes with a Cart �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 14. 2005 - Page 15 PLANNING, continued from page 1 In other business Tuesday morning. the County Board: • Accepted the report on county's state equalized valuation of $2,346 billion from Equalization Director Karen Scarbrough The SEV actually amounts to half the value of property, so “we’re worth about five billion dollars," Scarbrough told the board. Commissioner Howard "Hoot” Gibson asked her if there’s anything unusual going cn in Irving Township because it had the largest increase in SEV in the county over the last year, at 15.18 percent, “Irving has a lot of pressure for develop­ ment from Kent County,” she answered. “It’s a pretty place to live. You’ve got a lot of wannabe fanners out there.” Orangeville Township saw an increase of 14.32 percent and Rutland and Castleton townships were the only others in the county with double-digit increases at just over 10 percent. • Approved a request from the City-County Airport Commission to increase funding from $50,200 to $75,200 to cover added expenses of a pending lawsuit between the commission and Richard Smith. County Administrator Michael Brown explained that the county is the fiduciary St for the City-County Airport mission. • Denied an application from Lloyd Kilmer to be included under the farmland preserva­ tion picgram, deeming his property “inappro­ priate.” Commissioner Michael Callton said the property is located within an urban develop­ ment area near Hastings and is regarded as a poor candidate for efforts to preserve land for An amendment added to the action further explained farmland preservation as “more commonly known as PA 116,” or the stale act that enables tax breaks for setting aside farm land. Commissioners Gibson and W.-.yne Adams voted in the minority i n a 6-2 vote. • Agreed to continue the annual borrowing against expected delinquent tax revenue to distribute funds to local municipalities. Delinquent property tax funds often are collected afterward, so the county avoids cash flow problems by borrowing against the expected revenue. Attorney James White from Mika, Meyers, Beckett and Jones of Grand Rapids told the board the plan is to borrow up to $3.6 million. Last year the borrowed amount was nearly $2.6 million, even though the fund amounted to $3,678 million. “You’d better do this quickly because interest rates are starting to go up,” Commissioner Don Nevins said. Board Chairwoman Clare Tripp cautioned that the county’s delinquent tax fund does not serve as a savings account, as some might believe. White said Barry County might consider establishing a revolving fund so it doesn’t have to borrow every year. “Barry County is among a minority of counties (in Michigan) that’s still borrow­ ing,” he said. “I think it would make sense for the county to look at (creating a revolving fund)." • Adopted a resolution to establish a spe­ cial assessment district for work to be done at Uwjoer Crooked Lake. County Drain Commissioner Tom . Doyle said an engineering study has been done after residents tried to decide over the best way to raise the water level. They finally have agreed to have a dam, or replacement struc­ ture, installed. Doyle noted the current proposal is very similar to one offered in 2001. “This affects Upper Crooked Lake only,” be stressed. “It might temporarily hold back water into Lower Crooked lake (with the new device).” The drain commissioner said the cost should be about $230 for each household with lake frontage and about $130 for back lots. He said he expects the work will begin in the summer of 2006. • Absorbed criticism from Hubka for not insisting a written contract between Chariton Park and the Father’s Day car show sponsor, the Battle Creek Cmi Club. Hubka said the car show is the park's biggest fund-raiser and he can’t understad why it and the car club does­ n’t have everything in writing, especially in the event of liability if something goes wrong. Charlton Park earlier this year was mired in some controversy over having Shipshewana on the Road handled crafts, forcing local vendors to pay more to partici­ pate. • Heard from French that plans for the ethanol plant near Woodbury appear to pro­ ceeding apace. • Accetxed the low bid of $7,100 from Mark Guthrie for roof repair for one the bous­ es that qualify under the housing program. • Agreed to submit a an application for a Michigan Natural Resource Trust grant to provide some money for the agricultural preservation program. Commissioner Wayne Adams said it’s “a multi-million dollar fund that comes from oil royalties on state land." However, he noted anyone who accepts any of this kind of funding must make the property accessible to the public. • Reappointed George Cullers to a threeyear term on the Agriculture Preservation Board. There still is one position open on that board, and it must be someone representing township government. • Was told by Bany County Sheriff Dar Leaf there will be a meeting April 21 sug­ gesting replacing the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program with a school liaison officer. Leaf also is looking into estab­ lishing a K-9 program for the sheriff’s depart­ ment. Leaf added that his department has secured about a dozen protective vests not being used by state police in Lansing for some troops overseas in combat zones, the vests will be turned over to Joanne Erway to ship to her son and some others serving in Iraq. James commented, "It’s amazing when you're in the military the things not provid­ ed." Two council incumbents will not run Two members of the Hastings City Council have announced they will not seek another four-year term. 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April 14. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Intentional walk irks Trojans by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Tbomapple Kellogg varsity girls' soft­ ball team learned a valuable lesson in strategy in the second game of their season opening double header with Otsego Monday after­ noon. The Trojans had runners on second and third with two outs, in the top of the sixth inning of game two with slugging senior Ashley Aspinail coming to the plate. She was four for six to that point in the day, with a pair of singles, a pair of doubles. The Otsego coach calmly strolled out of the dug out and told the home plate umpire to give Aspinall first base. “They can’t do that," came the how’s from the Trojan bench. Trojan catcher Tiffany Miller came to the plate with the bases loaded and gave Otsego pitcher Caitlin Snow a good battle, before striking out swinging to end the inning. Tbomapple Kellogg's Anna Enslen smacks a single in the third inning of game two against Otsego Monday night in Middlevine. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Aspinall, who hasn’t been intentionally walked before in her three full seasons of var­ The Trojan offense got started thanks to sity softball slammed her helmet down with a Aspinall in the top of the third, forcing a run smile on her face as she came back to the dug down between first and second, with team­ out "They aren’t even going to let me hit any­ mate Sarah Garrett standing on third base. When the Bulldogs went for Aspi"i!!. Garrett more." she said raced home to score TK’s first run of the sea­ The Trojans went down one-two-three in the top of the seventh to lose 8-7, after stop­ son. The Bulldogs got that one back in the bot­ ping an Otsego rally with a runner on third in the bottom of the sixth. tom of the third then TK tied the game at three when Tdrany Miller opened the inning Still, the one-run loss to the solid Otsego with a sinfie, then Samantha Miller moved squad was a big improvement from the way her to third with a double. Hoffman and Stephanie Lukas both earned RBI’s with sac­ the afternoon started. The visiting Bulldogs ended game one in six innings with alO-O defeat of the Trojans. Tbomapple Kellogg first baseman Michelle Hoffman hauls in a throw, just in time to force out an Otsego runner at the bag in the third inning of game one Monday after­ noon in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Otsego took a 4-3 lead in the bottom of the “I’m really proud of them," TK coach fourth, but the TK offense, heiped by an Tammy Olmsted said of her girts. “Otsego is a tough team. We hit the ball well, and we just Otsego error scored four runs in the top of the fifth to take a 7-4 lead. Aspinall drove in one really came along in that second game. We of the runs with a single, and two came in on plaj ’rt seven innings, and had an opportunity a single by Samantha Miller. The Trojans chased the Otsego starter, and Snow came to win." Aspinall hit lier two doubles in game one, and was the only Trojan to reach base against Tbomapple Kellogg senior shortstop Ashley Aspinall scoops up a ground ball in the fourth inning of game one Monday and prepares to fire to first. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Rock stars and ball players make for pretty good mix The folks here at J-Ad Graphics have been abuzz the past couple of days because someone brought up the fact that RollingStone magazine recently published a list of its top 500 rock and roll songs of all time. I didn’t see the list. I thought we were done with the ranking thing fad soon after 2001 expired, and we got all ou. millennium lists in. Apparently not. Anyway, that had people around here humming “Satisfaction” by the Rolling Stones, "Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynrd Skynrd, and 1969’s solid gold sounds of “Build Me Up Buttercup” by the Fractions. Bob Dylan's “Like a Rolling Stone” was apparently number one on RollingStone magazine's list. Imagine that. Oh yeah, and "Inogine" was number three. Driving around to ball games, track and tennis meets, and team photo oppeaunities for the spring season once again got me thinking about how songs and sport' go togeth­ er. Sure “The Star Spangled Banner" happens before most sporting events, then there are the songs meant to pump up fans, like “Let’s Get It Started” by the Black Eyed Peas, the Rolling Stones' “Start Me Up", and of course Queen's masterpieces “We Will Rock You" and “We are the Champions”. Those songs don’t really have anything to do with sports though. Sports has just sort of swallowed them up, and taken them over as its own. Well. I haven't done my own list of any kind. Putting two things you love and mixing then: together isn't always a good idea, but in this case, sports and music do all right. Beside;, don't all rock stars want to be ball players, and all ball players want to be rock stars? Just remember that I haven't been around for “all time", so I may have missed some­ thing. To get on the list a song had to be about sports and lad to be a great song. Songs didn’t have to totally be about sports either, a verse or quick little blip was enough for a song to get on the list, but songs have a better chance of being at the top if they are truly about sports. Writing about music and sports together, there just isn’t enough room for everything this week, so here are the first four songs in my top ten. 10. “Mrs. Robinson" by Simon and Garfunkel. They wrote this one for the film “The Graduate" in 1968. In it, Paul asks, “Where have you gone Joe Dimaggio? Our nation turns its lonely eyes to you." Where have all the heroes gone? I haven’t heard anybody singing about Barry Bonds recently. Without a doubt one of the best songs on the list, but just having the quick snippet about Joltin' Joe, won't let it climb any higher than number ten. 9. “The Gambler" by Kenny Rogers. Finding ten songs about sports is hard enough. Finding ten you can stand to listen to is even tougher. If ESPN, ESPN 2, and ESPN News can be filled with poker tournaments and Texas Hold’em tournaments, then “The Gambler” can be on this list Remember, “You’ve got to know when to hold ’em", “know when to fold ’em", and never ever, ever count your money until the dealin' is done. 8. “Glory Days” by Bruce Springsteen. Springsteen has said that the first verse of this song really happened. Again, a great song that just can’t get any higher because only the first verse has anything to do with sports. Apparently the Boss walked into a bar as an old buddy with a killer fastball was walking out, they both went inside, had a few drinks and talked about the glory days. Who hasn't done that? 7. “Catfish” by Bob Dylan. Baseball seems to have captured the heart of musicians more than any other past time. Listening to this is like listening to a ball game on the AM radio. Sure, it doesn't sound pretty all the time, but its a great tune about Catfish Hunter and his travels from Oakland to the House that Ruth Built. I'd put it higher if I'd ever met anyone else that had heard it. rifice ground outs. back in to take over in the center of the dia­ mond. Snow, until Michelle Hoffman singled in the The Bulldogs had their own big inning in bottom of the fifth. Samantha Miller added a the fifth, scoring four runs, as the Trojsns single for the Trojans in the bottom of the committed two errors. That set up the sixth sixth. Otsego scored five runs in the first inning The Trojans then went one-two-three in the inning rally that came up just short for TK. of game one, thanks to three singles, two Trojai! errors, a pair of walks, and two hit bat­ top of the seventh. ten by TK starting pitcher Brittany Steensma. both games of a non-conference double bead­ The Trojan bats were too quite to get them back into game one. Otsego added a run in the er at home against Hamilton on Theaday night. second, three in the fifth, and one more in the sixth to put the mercy rule into effect won game two 19-6 An error coupled with s double by Charity Knight and a single by Brittany Winn in the IX will be back in actam tonight with a double header al Lowell. Next Wednesday, first inning of game two by the Trojans helped the Trojans host a double header with Cedar the Bulldogs jump out to a 2-0 lead. Springs The Trojans am now 0-4 after falling in The Hawkeyes look came one 10-2, thee Hornet netters use pair of three-set wins to top Vikes Lakewood will be relying a lot on its top doubles teams this spring. Gabe and Josh Rayner at first doubles and Drake Suiter and Mike France at second doubles earned two of the Vikings’ three wins, as they opened the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 season with a 5-3 loss at home against Williamston on Tuesday after­ noon. The senior Rayner brothers topped Hornet senior Rob Slider and freshman Vincent Renne 6-0, 6-2 in the first dou­ bles match, while juniors Stalter and France topped Williamston sophomore Dominic Renne and freshman Adam Wright 6-3,6-0. Lakewood's only other win was by third singles sophomore Joe O’Brien. He topped Hornet senior Alex Gargano 6-1, 6-3. A game here, or a game there would have been enough for the Vikings to at least tie the Hornets. Williamston took the third and the fourth doubles matches in three sets. The Williamston duo of juniors Jacob Martin and Phil Fazio topped Lakewood's junior duo of Scott Kirchner and Mike Licari al third doubles, 6-4,4­ 6, 6-4. At fourth doubles, Williamston freshmen Brian Kendall and Pat Belanger topped Viking juniors Mike Fisk and MattTidball 4-6,6-2.7-5. The Vikings will need to find ways to pull out wins on the doubles side, until their inexperienced singles line-up becomes accustomed to playing tough competition, especially at the top. Seniors Jeremy Flessner and Alex Ketchum are at the top of the singles line­ up for the first time. Flessner was topped at first singles Tuesday, 6-4, 6-2 by Andrew Henn. Ian VanAllsburg topped Ketchum at second singles 7-6 (8), 6-3. Viking freshman Levi Phelps fell 6-2, 6-4 to sophomore Jeremy McWhorter at fourth singles. The Vikings are now 1-1, with their win coming at Lansing Sexton on Monday. Lakewood hits the road to face Lowell this afternoon in a non-conference match, and will then host the Lakewood Invitational Saturday beginning at 8 a.m. Next Monday, the Vikings will host Lansing Eastern, then get back to the CAAC-3 schedule at home against DeWitt Tuesday. LHS girls get better in wins over two non-league foes The Lakewood varsity girls’ track and field team improved to 3-1 on the season with big wins over Central Montcalm and Belding on Monday afternoon. The Vikings topped Belding 116-20, and topped Central Montcalm 79-57. “Wc nude may improvements from our first meet the week before spring break,” said The Vikings won ten of the 17 events in their three-team dual at Central Montcalm. Sprinters Regan Heller and Megan Holaski Nichols and Barcroft were together much of the day. They finished first and second in the 1600-meter run. and second and third in were dominant for Lakewood, finishing first the 3200-meter Nichols was the 1600-meter and second in the 100- and 200-meter dashes. champ in 5:56.38. Heller won both events, finishing the 100 in 12.98 seconds and the 200 in 28.11. She finished first in three of her four Blackport won the 800-meter race in 2:48.8. Kristin Chase was another multiple event Kekie winner for the Vikings, taking the pole vault That was just what the Vikings needed as Garmon, and Amanda Briggs to win the 800- at 7’6", and winning the high jump at 4’8*. meets quickly become tougher and more meter relay in 1:59.7. Heller also finished The Vikings swept the high jump, with important. The Vikings face Pennfield and second in the 400-meter dash with a time of Jacquie Collins and Thelen finishing second Maple Valley this afternoon at home, then 1:10.24. and third at 4’6". Lakewood head coach Jim Hassett. events, teaming with Holaski, host the Lakewood Invitational Saturday with Lakewood finished first in the 1600-meter Collins was also second in the 100-meter a field that includes the talented girts from relay too, with Holaski. Jessika Blackport, hurdles with a time of 18.17 seconds, and Thomapple Kellogg. Then, next Tuesday, the Vikings open the Theresa Cramer, and Kelsie Thelen finishing second in the 300-meter hurdles in 56.7 sec­ with a time of 4:49. Thelen, Dana Nichols, onds. Her teammate Briggs won the 300- Capital Area Activities Conference season by Ashley Barcroft, and Blackport teamed up to meter hurdle event in 56.31. hosting Williamston. take the 3200-mcter relay in 10:52. . �the Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 14,2005 - Page 17 Andrews and GVSU cheer team place fifth in nation Grand Valley State Univeruty's al' girt cheer team boarded a bus Tuesday, April 5, destined for Daytona Beach. After a 25-bour bus ride they arrived in Daytona Beach to compete in the National Spirit Group Collegiate Championship. Victoria Andrews, 2004 Hastings gradu­ ate, was one of the first off the bus. ready to practice the routine that they have worked on for months. Last Thursday, they competed in their fust national competition. Their outstanding rou­ tine won them a fifth place standing, and they then moved on to the Challenge bowl to compete for the top position. They again landed the fifth place position naming them the number five all girl cheer team in the nation. "It was our first time at a national compe­ tition so we learned a kit*. Andrews said. "We will be able to make improvements in our team to bring things to the next level for next year." They performed a near perfect routine that included, stunts, tumbling, and dance. Andrews sister-in-law, Rosemary Andrews made the trip to watch Victoria. They nailed the routine but need to add more difficult stunts and tumbling to place in the top three next year," she said. After the competition ended Friday after­ noon the team had time for some fun and they headed for the beach. It was perfect weather for relaxing after the long ride down and the intensity of competing. Victoria Andrews returned Monday room­ ing to GVSU and is now preparing for finals next week. Tryouts for next year are already sched­ uled for April 16, so they can start preparing for next season. The 2005 Hastings varsity softball team. Team members are, front from left. Amber Main, Stephanie London, Karty Kendall. Kadee Kurr, Monica Treadwell, Allison Bryans, Kelly Wilson, back, Alex Greenfield, Mandy Keeler, Brandi Stfim, Halie Terrel. Sophie Stavale, Jodi Jolley, Kelly Vincent, and head coach Dennis Beecham. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxons' 200S Spring pics Victoria Andrews shows off the fifth place trophy her Grand Valley State University cheer team earned in Daytona Florida last weekend. Trojan kickers finally turn things around against OHS The Trojan vanity girls’ soccer team made up for two heart breakers a year ago, at Otsego March 29. The Trojans lost two 1-0 games to the Bulldogs last season. This time it was Otsego that was shut-out, as TK earned a 3-0 victory. *1 was very impressed, but not surprised to see the team do so well tonight,” said TK coach Katie Poihesnus. “The team has Mend­ ed very well in these few short weeks we have been together. I am really looking for­ ward to a great season.” In the beginning minutes of the game, nei­ ther team seemed to have control, but as things calmed down TK took control. At the twenty-four minute mark TK sophomore Ashleigh Lund sent a corner kick to the cen­ ter of the goal. The Otsego goalie got her hands on it, but the bail came down and went in off an Ot/ego defender into the net. Just four minutes later, senior defender Megan Fmkbeiner knocked down an Otsego long ball and sent it to her teammate Vai VanBemden who passed it up to teammate Heidi VanderHcide. VanderHcide maneuvered around her opponent and passed it to Lund who sent a nice long cross to senior forward Chanda Brice. Brice ran onto the ball and sent a shot over the keeper’s reach to find the back of the net to make it a 2-0 game. Otsego came out strong in the second half, but TK kept its attack going. At the 32 minute mark, Lund sent another beautiful comer towards the mouth of the goal. Senior mid­ fielder Kristy Hall aggressively found the ball and put it in the back of the net to make the score 3-0 in favor of TK. “We have been working on our comer kick plays, and Hall did exactly what we needed her to do,” said Polhcnws. Later in the second half, the Bulldogs were trying the make their last shots count TK senior keeper, Kimmy Meyer held off the attack. “Kimmy really came out to play tonight and had several nice saves." said Polhcmus. The Trojans received other fantastic per­ formances came from starting defenders, Phillips, Finkbeiner, VanBemden, and Jessica Johnson. “I really liked how they came together." said Polhemus. 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"Holy cow.” he said after his boys’ topped Thomapple Kellogg 73-64 in the O-K Gold Conference opener Tuesday night in Hastings Brandon Schwartz cruises around a turn during the 3200-meter relay Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings. “That’s a big surprise there. I was pumped. It’s about time.” “It’s about time to get back at our winning ways again. We always used to be in the top three in the conference, but just not the last few years.” Finishing in the top three in the conference is still a ways off. but the Saxons do have a solid shot at starting the league season 2-0. They host the Wyoming Park Vikings tonight, the only team the Saxons defeated in the con­ ference last season. Last year, a senior laden Trojan team topped the Saxons 105-32. “We were cheering after we won. and then everybody was cheering for that last race.” Hilmer said. “It might have a lot to do with the Middleville-Hastings thing. That was fun for the kids.” It was no surprise that senior sprinter Joel Maiville had a great day for the Saxons. He won all four events he participated in. taking the long jump with a mark of 20’.25”. and the 100-. 200-. and 400-mcter runs. His limes in the three races were 11.277 seconds. 23.368. and 54.675. The guys that the Saxons were really counting on coming into the season did their part. Neil Moore took the 800-meter run in 2:14.938. and Alex Kimble took the 1600meter run in 5:10.031. Ashtin King took the 300-meter hurdles in 43.747 seconds. Hastings won 11 of the 17 events. "I was surprised by some kids that came out this year, a couple of seniors, who are all of a sudden some of my top runners. I say. ’where have you been the last three years.’” said Fulmer. Senior first-year runners Brandon Schwartz and Brian ^cKeough helped the Saxons to victory in the 3200-meter relay, teaming up with Kimble and Moore to win in 8:59.333. Schwartz was also second behind Maivillo in the 400-meter run with a time of 55.431. The Trojans won the other three relays thanks in no small part to one of their most experienced runners, and a couple of their newest. Junior Troy Rock, the only returning Trojan who scored at last year’s league meet, led Trojan relay teams to thre* victories. He teamed with Mike Rhoby and senior first-year runners Jon Yeazcl and David Finkbeiner to take the 800-meter relay in 1:37.793. Rock. Finkbeiner. Ycazel. and Vanspronsen to win the 400-meter relay in 46.675 seconds. Rock. Wisniewski. Jack Janose. and Ycazel took the 1600-meter relay in 3:47.891. The Saxons’ Eric Gillespie took the discus with a throw of 134’3.5”. and placed third his first time competing in the high jump by clearing 5’8”. His teammate Chuck Leonard won the.high jump at 5’10”. Finkbeiner was second for TK. also clearing 5’10”. Hastings’ Jared McKee won the pole vault by clearing 9’6”. TK won the remainder of the events, dom­ inating in the shot put as Matt Jackson. Eddy Landon, and Danny Thompson finished onetwo-three. Jackson won with his throw of 37’11.75”, a qurrter of an inch better than Landon's second place throw. The Trojans’ Keith Winchester won the ’ 600-meter run in 11:16.491. and Rhoby look the 110-meter high hurdles in 16.61 seconds. Thomapple Kellogg will be at home this afternoon to face Wayland. Saturday, the Saxons will host the annual Hastings Relays. Hastings’ Neil Moore receives his hand-off from teammate Brian McKeough (right) a moment before Thon-.apple Kellogg's Troy Rock takes the baton from Jack Janose for tlie final leg of the 1600-meter relay in Tuesday afternoon’s O-K Gold Conference opener. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxons’ Rusty Burgdorf moves past Thomapple Keljogg’s Rebecca Winchester as thelboys1 and girls’ com­ The Saxons’ Eric Gillespie can’t quite kick his legs over the bar in this attempt at clearing 5*10 in the high jump Tuesday afternoon. He finished third in the event. (Photo by Brett Bremer) pete at the same time in the 3200-meter run Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxon boys swept by Hawkeyes by Brett Bremer bles. Josh Johnston and Nate Frame were Sports Editor topped 6-2. 6-2 at second doubles. The year. Mark VanderVeen was lopped 6-1. 6-1 Saxon fourth doubles team of Brian at the top spot. J.J. Quick fell 6-1.6-3 at Time isn’t on the side of the Saxon var­ sity boys’ tennis team. The Saxons fell to 0-2 this season when they were topped by the Hamilton Haw keyes al home Tuesday afternoon. 8­ Cottrell and Josh Newell was bested 7-5 second singles. Paul Wanland was topped in the first set. then had to default in the 6-0. 6-2 at the fourth singles flight. It’s still early in the season. The Saxons second. “Our doubles teams are playing better, open the O-K Gold Conference season and getting better." said Saxon coach this The tightest matches of the day were Rich Pohja. “I think they showed some Thomapple Kellogg. Hastings will then 0. afternoon at home against Alex McMillan's 6-3. 6-3 loss at fourth good stuff today. It was better than last play at Marshall on Saturday, before con­ singles, and the 6-2. 6-4 loss by Joey year when we lost 0 and 0. or 0-1 every­ tinuing the Gold season at home against Gibson and Justin Selleck in their third where." Wyoming Park Tuesday of next week. doubles match. In the singles flights, the Saxons had a The Saxon doubles teams weren't too tough lime keeping up with the Hamilton far behind the Hawkeyes. 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MI 49058 I tastings City Bank 269-945-2401 HCB Mortgage Company www.hastingscitybank.com Member FDIC s. u-ar in Hastings - 269-945-2425 i-wo-aas-a«s �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, April 14. 2005 - Page 19 Saxons fall to defending champs by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Goals can change quickly early in the sea­ son. Saxon varsity girls' track and field coach Brian Teed said earlier that he hoped his team could keep all of its opponents under 80 points this season. Going up against a talent filled Thomapple Kellogg team, that number got a slight adjust­ ment up to 90. and the Saxons were nearly able to pull that off. The defending O-K Gold Conference champions from Middleville topped the Saxons 91-46 in the league opener for both teams Tuesday afternoon at Hastings. “I'm so nervous...,” Thomapple Kellogg coach Tammy Benjamin said after the meet, "about the O-K Gold season. It’s so strong.” Benjamin won’t say exactly what she thinks her team needs to improve on to finish at the top of the conference once again. The Saxons’ Tasia Thompson clears one of the final hurdles in the 100-meter race, in which she finished third overall. (Photo by Brett Bremer) although it doesn't appear that there is too much to do after the Trojans won 13 of the 17 events against an improved Saxon team. “We need to be more than two days removed from spring break, that’s for sure," said Benjamin. Teed was mostly happy that his girls allowed the Trojans a few less points than they did a year ago. A trio of TK state qualifiers from a year ago won three individual events each, juniors Jessica Flaska and Chaney Robinson and sophomore Rebecca Winchester. Flaska took the long jump with her mark of 14’8.75”. then won the 100-meter hurdles in 13.29 seconds, and the 300-meter hurdles in 52.722 seconds. She topped the Saxons' sec­ ond place finisher, sophomore Kristina Dobbin, by roughly a second in each of the two hurdle events. Flaska also helped the Trojans to a first place finish in the 800-meter relay. The four­ some of Flaska, Ashley VanderMeer, Nikki Smith, and Kcrsta Gustafson won in 1: 56.819. Robinson won the 100-meter dash in 13.29 seconds, the 200-meter dash in 27.293 sec­ onds. and the 400-meter run in 1:01.53. Winchester took the 800-meter run in 2: 39.499, the 1600 in 6:08.136, and the 3200 in 14:05.685. TK’s other winners were junior Erica Pcschel with a throw of 32’9” in the shot put. junior Imari Engstrom with a throw of 82’5” in the discus, and the 3200-meter relay team of Sam Bell. Bethany Kitziow, Emily Nyland, and Kerrie Schultz who finished in 10:47.04. The Saxons took the other two relay races. Seniors Katie Lawrence and Natalie Pennington teamed up with junior Jamie VanBoven and sophomore Amy Ingle to take the 1600-meter relay in 4:32.488. Lawrence teamed, with senior Bethany Gieseler, junior Deanna Hill, and sophomore Sheila Carpenter to win the 400-meter relay in 57.056 seconds. Hastings’ two individual champions were juniors Tasia Thompson, who cleared 4'8" in the high jump, and Lauren Azevedo, who cleared 7’ in ’he pole vault TK’s Gustafson and Kitziow also cleared 7’ in the vault, fin­ ishing in second and third respectively. Both teams will be back in action in the O­ K Gold again tonight. The Trojans host Wayland in Middleville, while the Saxons will be home again against Wyoming Park. The Saxon ladies will run again Saturday, when they host the annual Hastings Relays. Hastings’ Katie Lawrence takes the baton from teammate Natalie Pennington dur­ ing the 1600-meter relay, which the Saxons won in 4:32.488. (Photo by Brett Bremer’ Both teams hitless in DK’s 11-0 KVA loss by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It's not every day that two pitchers throw a no-hitters on the same day. let alone in the The Panthers committed seven errors used a different infield in each of the first behind pitcher Alex Culbert. Culbert also two games, and plans more changes for gave up six walks. tonight’s double header at home against the Delton Kellogg head coach Kelly Yoder Hastings Saxons. She isn’t just playing musical fielders. same game. Delton Kellogg and Paw Paw both went knew her outfield defense would be solid. “There were two balls that made it to the Yoder has had just nine players suit up for hitless in the season opener. Only Paw outfield last night. My outfield doesn’t each of the first two games, but expects to Paw's Pam Bums earned a shut-out. as her have any errors yet,” she said. be back at full strength tonight. Redskins topped the Panthers in Delton 11 0. It’s an inexperienced infield that has the Delton girls off to an 0-2 start. Yoder has The Panthers did expect their bats to be a bit more productive. “They’re just not aggressive being enough,” said Yoder. After tonight’s double header, the Panthers will hit the road for their second Kalamazoo Valley Association contest. The Galesburg-Augusta Rams will host the Panthers on Tuesday afternoon. Detton Kellogg senior center fielder Danielle Boyce hustles the ball in to the infield during Tuesday afternoon’s contest with Paw Paw. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Customer Service Cuitomer Service is the cornerstone of our business! We at Wales Financial Group remember that our customers have entrusted us with their dreams. As a 16 year resident of Hastings I look forward to serving the Barry County area with the best in home financing. 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Paw Paw pushed across one run in the first inning, two in the third, one in the fourth, and two in each of the final three innings. It wasn't until the sixth that Delton finally got on the board, scoring both of its runs. Steven Scoby. Brandon Butzirus. and Derek Caldwell each had a pair of sin­ gles for Delton Kellogg, while Corrie Latta added a triple, and Tyler Blacken and Chris Madill each contributed sin­ gles. Blacken took the loss on the mound for the 0-1 Panthers. Paw Paw already had a game under its belt, after playing at Allegan on Monday afternoon. The Panthers will be back at it tonight, for a non-confe;ence double-header at home against die Hastings Saxons. Next Tuesday the Panthers get back to the KVA schedule with a contest on the road at Galesburg-Augusta High School. 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(Photo by Perry Hardin) � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-04-21.pdf d5694f26f47ceab41a3308c4d1c12f01 PDF Text Text Head of the class announced for DK Help to fill the “last years with dignity.” Hastings track still unbeaten See Story on Page 3 See Editorial on Page 5 See Story on Page 21 Devoted to the Interests of Barty County Since 1856 Tup Hastings VOLUME 152, No. 16 NEWS BRIEFS Spring yard debris pickup scheduled The City of Hastings will begin its annual spring compostable yard debris pickup program in the city Monday, April 25. Work crews will start north of the Thomapple River and progress through sections of the city as quickly as possible. They will pick up biodegradable waste only, including grass, leaves, small tree limbs and brush. Material to be left out must be in biodegradable, not plastic, bags. For more information, call 945-2468. Nominations sought for‘Golden Deeds’ The Exchange Club of Hastings is seeking nominations for the Book of Golden Deeds award. This is an exclusive Exchange Club program that honors members of the com­ munity who serve their fellow citizens. The club annually seeks to recognize a member of the community for his or her exceptional public-spirited deeds who, because of quiet unassuming dedication, may be unrecognized for his or her activ­ ities. This year’s award will be presented at the Mayor’s Exchange Luncheon Monday. May 25, at the YMCA of Barry County’s Camp Algonquin. In addition to bcinK recognized at the luncheon, the Book of Golden Deeds recipient has historically been honored with being the grand marshal of the Hastings Summerfest parade in August To nominate someone for the award, please pick up an application at the Hastings Public Library. After filling out the nomination form, return it to the library in person or via mail by May 13. The Exchange Club is a national serv­ ice organization whose volunteers seek to better their community through service to others. Delton students plan ‘Lady Pirates’ “The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree” will be presented by the Delton Kellogg Theater Arts Company at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Friday and Saturday. April 28. 29 and 30. The shows will take place at the Delton Kellogg High School, with tickets avail­ able at the counseling office or with any cast memter. Cost is $4 for adults and S3 for students. The play is from the book by Martin A. Foliose, with music and lyrics by Bill Franoeur. Teacher Janet Tower said the play fea­ tures music, humor, romance and is a “light spoof of pirates.” The show and students follow Captain Bree and her lady crew when they capture a British ship. This year’s students directors are Amber Anderson and Ross Green. Keeping things going smoothly behind the scenes are stage managers Lindsay Fairchild and Dawn Peake. Food distribution set in Middleville Local #1002 of the United Auto Workers will be distributing free food to those in need at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 26 at the UAW Local 1002 Union Hall, 295 Washington St., Middleville. Those who qualify for this program See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 ANNER Thursday, April 21.2005 PRICE 50C New millage rate would be about the same, but for 20 instead of 5 years Thornapple Manor wants to expand, renovate by David T. Young Editor Thomapple Manor nursing center officials want to replace its current millage with a new one to pay for updating and renovating the nearly half century-old facility. Administrator Jim DeYoung asked the Barry County of Commissioners Committee of the Whole last Thursday morning to adopt a resolution to put the idea on the Aug. 2 pri­ mary election ballot. The board didn't take that step yet. but agreed to refer the issue to the Finance Committee, which then will make a recommendation later this month or early next. DeYoung said he hopes the County Board will adopt the resolution during its May 10 meeting at the latest because time is growing short on meeting the deadline. Thomapple Manor has a voted rate of .8116 mill, which was passed in 2000 by vot­ ers county wide, in order to pay for capital and operating expenses, hooking up the facility to An artist's rendering d an expanded and renovated Thomapple Manor facility. See MANOR, page 4 Indian Affairs Bureau OKs land trust proposal Gun Lake casino clears federal hurdle / 7 Kart Schwartz New football coach at HHS steps down by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Karl Schwartz's time as Hastings varsity football coach has ended before it ever truly got the chance to begin. He was just 85 days into his tenure when he announced to school officials Monday. April 11. that he would be declining the post due to health concerns. Schwartz said he did not feel comfortable discussing just what those health concerns arc. The job opening was posted internally last Thursday in the school system, and the search has been expanded this week. “I started having some health issues, prob­ ably five weeks before spring break." said Schwartz, who said he then discussed the problem with Hastings Athletic Director Steve Hoke. Hastings High School Principal Tim Johnston, and Hastings School Superintendent Chris Cooley. “They wanted to wait and make sure 1 couldn’t do it,” said Schwartz. He said he is extremely disappointed to have to give up the position he was so enthu­ siastic in obtaining. “It was something that Karl really strug­ gled with." said Hoke. “He is one heck of a guy when it comes to taking care of kids, and he really struggled with it. That was the biggest thing for him. doing what was right for the kids.” “They needed someone that’s healths See SCHWARTZ, page 2 by David T. Young Editor, and Mancie Westover Staff Writer The U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs has approved a land trust proposal by the MatchE-Be-Nash-Shc-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians, which will be used for a gambling casino in the Gun Lake area. This step enables the tribe to put the pro­ posed casino site into a trust after a 30-day comment period. Plans are for the casino to go in at the former Ampro building near the Bradley exit on the U.S.-131 expressway about halfway between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. The battle over bringing a casino to the Gun Lake area has been waged for several years. Lawmakers such as State Senator Patricia Birkholz have tried to stop the project and last December the senate rescinded its resolution to give the tribe a compact. Spearheading the anti-casino efforts are the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce and Betsy and Richard DeVos. who have contend­ ed a casino near Gun Lake will have negative economic and social impact on West Michigan. Interestingly, a group called MichCon, which has been identified as opposing the establishment of an Indian casino in this area, this week has asked to join the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. After the 30-day comment period, the tribe could start to put a class two casino in the old Ampro building without the state’s blessing, but it cannot operate a more extensive class three facility (the level the tribe wants) until Gov. Jennifer Granholm signs a compact agreement. Former Gov. John Engler left office at the end of 2002 without signing and left the deci­ sion to Granholm. D. K. Sprague, chairman of the Gun Lake Pottawatomi tribe, said in an interview earlier this week. “We feel that compact was ratified by both chambers, meaning the senate and the house, even though it wasn’t done under the current governor’s administration, it was done with Governor Engler, and he chose not to sign it when he left office." Sprague said. “And Governor Granholm has chosen not to sign it, and she’s been in office going on three years." In order for the tribe to open a class three casino there needs to be a gaming compact, but if the tribe went for a class two casino, the state would get no revenue at all. “Once our lands arc in trust, we can open a class two casino... but class two is basically bingo generated games, we could play black jack and we could play poker, but we could not have roulette and we could not have craps.” Sprague said. “And class two has slot machines, but they’re generated from the bingo.” For now the tribe is hoping Granholm will sign the existing compact or choose to nego- See CASINO, page 4 Unicameral Michigan starting up The jazz and weather were sublime Hastings High School Steel Drum Band member Jenny Johnston got in the spirit last Friday during the second annual Thomapple Arts Council-Felpausch Jazz Festival. The weather cooperated nicely with the Friday and Saturday festival, which included area high school ensembles, bands and performers, and was highlighted by the professional concert by the all-female group ■DIVA." by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Insisting it’s the "right time." a Hastings­ based grass-roots group had its first public meeting Tuesday night in a campaign to get rid of the Michigan Senate. “Unicameral Michigan," which advocates reducing the State Legislature from two chambers to one. has begun work on an amendment to the state constitution to elimi­ nate the 38-seat senate. It’s a move propo­ nents say will save a strapped Michigan budget as much as $50 million. Citizen Bob Dwyer told the group of more than 20 at the Courts and Law building that the goal is to focus only on getting the job done, to eliminate the slate senate, without being sidetracked by "pet peeves." He contended the three reasons for this effort are the redundancy of having the house and senate both representing the same popu­ lation; creating a more transparent and accountable legislature and reducing the cost of government. Dwyer noted that the group will have to collect 317,000 (and perhaps more) petition signatures by July 4. 2006. The goal is to begin collecting signatures in November this See UNICAMERAL, page 2 �Page 2- Thursday. April 21. 2005 - The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS Culprit’s bus finally out of lake continued from front page basically arc those at risk of going hungry, those who have to choose between paying for other expenses, like rent or medicine, or buying food, those who have to skip a meal to make sure their children have enough to cal. those who have to send their child to bed hungry. Essentially, this program intends to serve anyone who is at risk. The food distribution is a collaborative effort among the Food Bank of South Central Michigan (SCM). UAW Local #1002, the Middleville United Methodist Church and the Barry County United Way. Anyone interested in supporting the Middleville food distribution may make a financial donation to the Food Bank of South Central Michigan and designate it to go to the Middleville food distribution. The donation will be credited to that account. A secured donation can be made at the Focd Bank website at www.foodbankof scm.org or by sending a check to: Food Bank of SCM. P.O. Box 408. Battle Creek, MI. 49016. Donations made to the Food Bank arc eli­ gible for a Michigan Tax Credit. Schubert mass to be presented A special evening worship service, high­ lighted by the performance of Franz Schubert's Mass in G Major, will be pre­ sented at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 1 at the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings. The public is invited to attend. There is no admission charge, but a free-will offering will be accepted. Performed by members of the church's Chancel Choir, this choral work will be accompanied by a group of select instru­ mentalists and conducted by Jared T. Daugherty, director of music ministries for the church. Soloists will be Eric Cadena. Katie Daugherty, Michael Ponsetto, William E. Potts and Janet Reynolds. The service is expected to last a little less than an hour. The program will be followed by a reception in the Leason Sharpe Hail where, in keeping of the theme of an evening in old Austria. Bavarian pastries will be served. Millage renewal on TK’s ballot The Thomapple Kellogg School District, along with other districts across the state, are adjusting to a change from the previous June election to this year’s election on May 3. This year, in addition to one school board seat, voters will decide on a renewal of the non-homestead millage on businesses and second homes. This renewal of 18 mills does not affect primary residences. TK Superintendent Kevin Konarska said. "We also want to remind people that voters will not go to the former two precincts with one in Freeport and one at the school, they will vote in one of 11 precincts which are the same in which they vote in general elec­ tions." Township clerks are sending notices about where to vote A meeting to answer questions on the non-homestead millage renewal will be held at 7 p.m. tonight Thursday. April 21. in the high school auditorium. “It is essential that this millage be renewed because without it, we do not get our entire payment from the state.," Konarska says. Anyone who has a questions about the non-homestead millage and who cannot attend the meeting may call Konarska at 795 3313. North Country Trail hike set The Chief Noonday chapter of the North Country Trail Association is planning a new member spring hike Saturday morning. April 23. The group will hike the Fort Custer por­ tion of the North Country Trail. Everyone is welcome. Those interested are encouraged to meet for breakfast at 8 a.m. at Lakeside Cafe in Augusta. The hike will be at 9 a.m. at the Armstrong Road Trailhead. Fort Custer. For more information, contact Tom Garnett at gamettt&'trinityhealth.org or Larry Pio at nalcuml @aol.com State Grounds sets 2 nights of music A weekend of music is planned again State Grounds Coffee House in downtown Hastings. Scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday, April 22, Richard Smerin from the Detroit area, who plays the blues. At 8 p.m. Saturday April 23, Grey Line will perform. The group has just released its debut CD. There is no cover charge, but there is a one drink minimum. ‘Moms Walk’ set by local MOPS Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS), a non­ profit organization designed to meet the needs of mothers with young childrcn.will have "The Great Moms Walk" at 12:30 p.m. Saturday. April 30, at Tyden Park in Hastings. The purpose of the walk is to raise MOPS aw areness, raise funds, grow the local group size, grow MOPS, have fun and bring together families in the community, said a spokesperson. Proceeds will benefit the local MOPS group which meets at First Baptist Church and MOPS International. All donations and pledges are 100% tax deductible. A stroller decorating contest will be part of the fun. Moms should decorate their kids* strollers for the contest. Organizers of the walk are encouraging families to come out and enjoy the fun-filled event, which will include free food and kid­ friendly music. Activities are scheduled to end at 2:30 p.m. In case of rain, the walk will take place in the gvm at First Baptist Church of Hastings. 309 E. Woodlawn. For more information or to make a dona­ tion, call walk director Laura Knapp at (269)795-5334. by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer The bus that was reoried stolen by the local rock group Culprit bus was fished out of Thomapple Lake Saturday morn­ ing. Members of the Barry County Sheriff’s Department Dive Team and Marine Division, plus a crew from Reed & Hoppes Towing of Portland and Ionia started to set up all the equipment to remove the bus from where it rested nose­ down into the black muck of the lake bed under approximately 30 feet of water. Charles Tulip, owner of Hartland Towing, was on hand as a certified dive specialist contracted with Reed & Hoppes for such specialized recoveries. The 20-passengcr bus used by the band was reported stolen March 31 by a teen­ ager while it was parked and running in front of Vitale's Resaurant in the 100 block of East Stale Street in Hastings. Band members said they had stopped in front of the restaurant to get something 'o eat after their performance at Old Towne Tavern nearby. The van was located about 4 a.m. that morning by Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy Barry Brandt at the Thomapple Lake public access. Officers found the front end of the van had broken through the ice about 200 yards out on the lake. A buoy was placed where the bus went down. Immediate attempts to recover the vehicle had to be put on hold because of darkness and weakening ice. which even­ tually gave way to the weight of the bus. Members of the surrounding community have taken photographs and had gone out on the ice to look at the bus in its "watery grave." After several hours and many feet of The bus was towed in to shore by the tow truck and carefully maneuvered by the Barry County Sheriff Marine Division. Curious onlookers in a pontoon boat were asked to stay back. specialty rope, the bus was towed by the 60-ton winch on the Reed & Hoppes truck used for towing semi-tractors and trailers. As the rear of the bus came into view, many of the band members, about 100 friends, family, and curious onlook­ ers stood by on shore. Some had tears in their eyes and anger in their hearts for the ‘Grief Recovery’ starts next month Barry Community Hospice will offer “Grief Recovery" for five consecutive Tuesdays from May 3 through May 31 for any adult who has experienced the death of a loved one. Grjef Recovery combines learning about the {Process of grief with the opportunity to discusa-feelings of grief in a safe and open environment. This program will be held at the Barry Community Hospice office. 450 Meadow Run Suite 200. Hastings. Participants may choose cither day or evening class times. The day sessions will be from 11:30 a.m. to I p.m. and the evening sessions from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Barry Community Hospice offers Grief Recovery as a community service at no charge. For further information or to regis­ ter for the class, please call (269) 948-8452. Barry Community Hospice is a division of Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice and is a an affiliate of the United Way. Spaghetti dinner to aid dance team Center Stage Dance Studio of Woodland will have a spaghetti dinner, auction. 50/50 raffle and dance exhibition at 5:30 p.m. Friday. April 22, at the St. Edwards Family Center in Lake Odessa. There is no cover charge, but donations will be accepted to help defray the cost of the Center Stage dance team’s upcoming trip to New York City. The eight-member dance team, com­ prised of girls 9 to 18 years old from Hastings. Nashville, Vermontville, Lake Odessa and the surrounding area will travel to New York City in July to attend “Steps on Broadway" at the Broadway Dance Ceuici, where they will take classes from profes­ sionals who have taught stars bow to dance. While they arc in New York, they will also attend the Broadway production of Walt Disney’s “The Lion King." The spaghetti dinner which will include salad, garlic bread, dessert and beverage will be served beginning at 5:30. At 6:30, there will be a dance exhibition performed by the dance team, as well as some of the younger students from Center Stage. After the dance exhibition, at approxi­ mately 7:30. there will be both a silent and regular auction with Bill Wilson serving as auctioneer. Items to be auctioned include 10 lbs. of New York strip steaks, golf at Centennial Acres, a sign from Sanderson Signs, dance classes at Center Stage Dance Studio and more For more information, call Kelly Sanderson (616) 374-7991. young man who stole the customized bus they worked years to make. “We had to cancel gigs because we couldn't get there. Hauling the equipment around in trucks is so much hank- than the bus." said band member Curt Vaughan. “We’re looking at a few replacement buses but none will be as good as the one we had. I just can't believe that some stupid teenager ruined this for us.” While the band was angry at the young man. they also were upset for friends, family and fans wbo have supported them since the bus was stolen. "People have come out of the wood­ work to help. I’ve had 20 offers to go out and get it from underwater, but we had to let the police handle it. They did a great job while bringing it up. but there is no way we can make it into what it was. I wish the kid was here to see the daqfcgc he caused." said Vaughan. It has been reported police have a few leads and the investigation remains open. Witnesses have been working with local police during the weeks to try get a com­ posite sketch done of the suspect. Three witnesses reported sreing the suspect, whom they described as tall. 18 to 19 years old. with blond hair and a skinny build wearing a gray T-shirt and baggy pants, but no coat, getting into the van. Anyone with information about the incident and the identity of the suspect is asked to contact the Hastings Police at The front of the bus was two feet into the black silt cn the bottom of the lake. There have been no leads as to the identity of the teenager who stole the bus. (269) 945-5744. SCHWARTZ, continued from page 1 enough to do the job.” said Schwartz. It was at the Jan. 17 meeting of the Hastings Board of Education that Schwartz, a long-time English, social studies and journalism teacher at the high school, was approved as the Saxons' third varsity football coach in five years. First on the list of things to do for Schwartz was to put together a staff. Currently, football operations are being handled by the staff he formed, which includes Paul Fulmer. Jeff Denny. Marsh Evans. Larry Christopher. Jack Hulbert and Brian Donnini. Hoke said that normally a head coach at this time of year would be preparing and ordering equipment for the upcoming season, a new coach would be putting an offensive and defensive philosophy in place, "and getting kids stronger and faster, especially, those ones that aren't in a spring sport. Getting kids in the hallway and getting their confidence up. especial­ ly with the last three years we have had." The Saxons won just one game the past three seasons under previous coach Kyle DeHom. over the first-year varsity squad from Holland Christian in 2003. Schwartz already had many of those duties started. He helped implement a “Bigger. Faster, Stronger" weightlifting program for all the school's athletes, and a strength and conditioning class run by Fulmer in the physical education depart­ ment. Based on all accounts, the Hastings football program was off to a great start under Schwartz. In a recent sign-up for next season. 109 current freshman, soph­ omores and juniors declared their inten­ tions to participate. That does not include the number of eighth-graders who will become involved. Hoke said that 44 of those kids were ones who did not play football last fall. “I think they'll stick around," said Schwartz. “Part of it is. I had the kids help me recruit.” Some of that started well before Schwartz was chosen as the new head coach. “The freshmen, sophomores, and jun­ iors, they want to make a difference." said Hoke. “They started recruiting the minute the season ended, going after their buddies. In football numbers are huge." Whatever the number of players on the team, the Saxons still need one thing., a new head coach. Schwartz doesn't plan to have any involvement with the team from this point forward. I “I told them I’ll be their number one fan,” he said. UNICAMERAL, continued from page 1 year to take advantage of those voting in elec­ tion who'arc already registered voters. The group will have 180 days to collect signa­ tures. He is working on petition and ballot lan­ guage. Citizen Joe Lukasiewicz said. "We arc not trying to be a clone of Nebraska." but anyone interested in the pros and cons of having a unicameral (one house) legislature can check out the Nebraska web site. The Comhusker itate is the only one of 50 that has a unicam­ eral legislature, which it instituted more than 70 years ago and there have been no major problems reported since. Both Lukasiewicz and Dwyer mentioned that members of the state senate are not vil­ lains. “it is the system that is not working." One reason that the group decided to elim­ inate the senate instead of the state legislature is that having 110 legislatures representing the population of the state seems more fair. Also, because the state senate is served by more staff, the savings amount is equivalent. "The state senate is like a vestigial organ, like the appendix, which has to be removed for the health of the person. ” — Joe Lukasiewicz It also was noted that Dr. Jerry Morton of Michigan State University has agreed to be a contact person for the movement. General public inquiries should be directed to him at 517-336-6832 (email: jerry leetigerfoaol.com). His address is 6120 Gossard. East Lansing. MI 48823 The Unicameral Michigan campaign picked up a lot of publicity statewide last week, particularly when the Lansing State Journal published a front page article in its Saturday edition. Other articles and stories have showed up on National Public Radio, the Michigan Talk Radio network based in Charlevoix, the Allegan County News & Gazette. Bartie Creek Enquirer & News and the Banner. Lukasiewicz will appear on WKAR-TV Channel 23 (PBS) at 8:05 a.m. Friday in the “Off the Record" program. He will be grilled by Rick Albin of WOOD-TV. Tim Skubik of WKAR and a representative from the Detroit Free Press or the Detroit News. Dwyer invited anyone interested in this issue to educate themselves. There will be a notice about the next Unicameral Michigan meeting in local newspapers. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, April 21. 2005 - Page 3 Top academic students for '05 announced at Delton Kellogg At the head of the Class of 2005 at Delton Kellogg High School academically are (from left) Salutatorian Andrea Hughes and Valedictorians Carolin Humphrey. Courtney Chapple and Stephanie Wallace. This year’s top ten academic students for the Delton Kellogg High School Class of 2005 are (front row, from left) Nikeata Bechtel, Andrea Hughes, Carolin Humphrey, Courtney Chapple. Stephanie Wallace, Katherine Johncock. (back row) Ross Osgood, Casey Peavey, Jillian Roberts and Jason Lindberg Delton Kellogg High School has three sen­ iors sharing valedictorian honors for the Class of 2005. The three are Carolin Humphrey, Courtney Chapple and Stephanie Wallace. The salutato­ rian is Andrea Hughes. The top 10 academic students for this year's graduating class at Delton are Nikeata Bechtel. Andrea Hughes. Carolin Humphrey. Courtney Chapple. Stephanie Wallace. Katherine Johncock. Ross Osgood. Casey Peavey. Jillian Roberts and Jason Lindberg. The following is a brief biographical sketch of each of the top 10 students: • Co-Valedictorian Carolin Humphrey, daughter of Bill and Mary Humphrey. Plans after high school: Grand Valley State University, advertising and public relations. Long range goals: “I would like to have a job I enjoy, be an active member in my commu­ nity. have a family of my own. and travel the world. • Co-Valedictorian Courtney Chapple, daughter of Drew and Karen Chapple. Plans after high school: University of Michigan, major in chemistry, minor in Spanish and sign language, then attend med­ ical school. Long range goals: To be a family physician and possibly a medical missionary. • Co-Valedictorian Stephanie Wallace, daughter of Dianne Brace. Plans after high school: Michigan State University, politics and journalism. Long range goals: “I want to work with the public, helping to make them aware through my writ­ ing or working on their behalf politically." • Salutatorian Andrea Hughes, daughter of Tom and Karen Hughes. Plans after high school: Kellogg Community College, nursing. Long range goals: “Get my BSN (bachelor of science in nursing)." • Nikeata Bechtel, daughter of Gary and Debbie Bechtel. Plans after high school. Hope College, chemistry major. *licn attend medical school. Long range goals: To become an allergy/asthma specialist, as well as have a family. • Katherine Johncock. daughter of Dean and Si'^rid Johncock. Pl jis after high school: Kalamazoo College, majoring in international relations and economics, theh University of Chicago Law School. Long range goals: “To live over­ seas and travel the world. I hope to be fluent in at least two other languages, perhaps Arabic and French." • Jason Lindberg, son of Briar, and Deneen Lindberg. Planr after high school: Kellogg Community College's Regional Technology Center, majoring in industrial electronics. Long range goals: “I will stay in the Delton area, and will be working toward eventually becoming a licensed master electrician and owning my own firm. • Ross Osgood, son of Ken and Julie Osgood. Plans after high school* Western Michigan University or Michigan State University. • Casey Peavey. daughter of Fat and Sheri Peavey. Plans after high school: Western Michigan University, majoring in interior design. Long range goals: To have a successful career in interior design. • Jillian Roberts, daughter of Bill and Kathy Roberts. . ... Plans after high school: Indiana Wesleyan University, with a major in elementary educa­ tion. Long range goals: “Get a teaching job. get married and have kids." GR veterans’ home deputy director tells economic woes at First Friday Receiving Gold and Silver Cords for earning cumulative grade point averages of between 3.5 and 4.0 are (front row, from left) Nikeata Bechtel. Casey Peavey. Alexandria Alaniz. Mallory Hunter. Katherine Johncock, Selina Overbeek, Stephanie Wallace. Jillian Roberts, (second row) Melissa Armstrong. Siobhan Campbell, Leslie Storteboom. Ashley Hennessey, Whitney Knollenberg, Kristen Wilfinger. Ang»e Poteet. Courtney Chapple. Andrea Hughes, (third row) Carolin Humphrey, Jason Lindberg, Ross Osgood, Bradley Wasserman. Mark Fleser and Cathenne Finch Those graduating seniors who have earned Bronze Cords for cumulative grade point averages of 3.00 to 3.49 are (front row, from left) Kimberly Smith. Renee Hogoboom Ashley King. Lacey Kahllo. Sabrina Sabin. Chastity Patrick. Christina Fleser. Samantha Taylor, (middle row) Jamie Duflo. Jessica Searles. Jennifer DeGoede. Jannelle Aukerman. Bradley Hope, (back row) Joshua Bolt, Nathan Farrell, Bradley Goldsworthy Jeremy Herington. Nicklaus King and Benjamin Daniels. Not pictured: Devin Hall. Andrew Reed and Keegan Tustin Michigan has nearly 837,000 military vet­ erans, and many of them are at risk because of budget cutback threats, according to Jack Devine, deputy director of the of the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans since 1995, the state's largest nursing home. Devine told a sparse First Friday crowd Thursday night that state and federal support is not meeting the needs of those who served their country and he can't understand why President Bush and Congress can approve two tax cuts in the middle of such a looming financial crisis. "The state and federal governments are financial trouble and therein lies the difficul­ ty," he said. He said the latest proposal he’s seen for funding veterans’ assistance has its budget increasing by less than one-half of one per­ cent. Meanwhile, VA officials insist that more than 10 percent funding will be needed just to main programs and services. There's also talk of removing per diem reimbursements for veterans' stay in homes, which eventually would result in 80 percent of them having to go elsewhere for care and to live. It also would lead to closure of some veterans' facil­ ities in Michigan. Devine noted the veterans’ health care sys­ tem is facing a deficit of $70 million and has only $55 million in reserve. All of this is happening at a time when there is increasing demand," he said, noting there are wounded soldiers coming home from Iraq and Afghanistan who need rehabil­ itation services and long-term care. Adding to the crisis is the fact that many who served during the Vietnam Conflict now are reaching an age in which they will need more medical services. Devine said the president is traveling around the country talking about a social security solvency crisis that may occur by the year 2042 with a deficit of $3.1 billion. However, right now about $9 billion has been spent in the Iraq war that isa unaccounted for. more than three times the projected deficit for social security in 37 years. Veterans are served, Devine said, at three levels, by federal, state and county govern­ ments. In Michigan. 42 of the 83 counties has a veterans' affairs office, and Barry County is one of them. This enables local veterans to get help from advocates who aren't located so far away. Michigan's budget troubles are well known, but veterans' facilities like where he works are sympathetic and have tried to do their part to cut costs, whether by employee concessions or by the unusual attempt to encourage veterans to sit down on the toliet when they urinate to save costs of replacing tile. “If we ask them to sit down, it just might save us money." Devine explained. The guest speaker noted that the Veterans* Trost Funds was initiated in 1946 with seed money of $50 million. Today that same fund has $47 million, and Devine suggested that the money 59 years ago, with inflation, would be worth more than $400 million today. Veterans’ services are very sensitive to the ups and downs of the economy. “We’re the first one to go down (in a slow­ down or recession) and the last one to come up (during a boom)." "There is a move to get mandatory funding for veterans’ services, such as VA health care. Veterans will need it when they don "t have health care on their own... When you have a health care cri­ sis, it's not the time for tax cuts for the wealthy and cutting veterans' benefits." — Jack Devine When asked what the public could do to help, Devine mentioned a special lottery around the time of Memorial Day. donating to veterans in tax checkoffs, making gifts in wills and estates and even encouraging spe­ cial payroll deductions. “There are emotional and practical levels of solutions,” he said. “I urge everyone to contact their legislators. “There is a move to get mandatory funding for veterans’ services, such as VA health care. Veterans will need it when they don’t have health care on their own... When you have a health care crisis, it's not the time for tax cuts for the wealthy and cutting veterans' bene­ fits." Devine said if the situation does not improve, the some 837.000 veterans in this state will not have their needs met. facilities may have to be closed and they may have to be moved to nursing homes. The speaker concluded with a quote: “If a nation cannot afford to take of its veterans, it cannot afford to go to war.” A Vietnam War veteran himself, he vowed that "Never again will one generation of vet­ erans forget another.” �Page 4 - Thursday. April 21. 2005 - The Hastings Banner MANOR, continued from page 1 city water and to help reimburse government reductions in Medicaid funding. DeYoung told the board the new idea is to eliminate the old millage and replace it with an estimated average of .73 mill o- er 20 years to be earmarked for expanding and renovating .he nursing center located east of Hastings at the comer of McKeown and Nashville roads. Though the millage rate would be very simi­ lar to the old one. it would go for 20 years instead of the five more years stipulated by the current levy. If the new replacement millage is approved. Thomapple Manor would continue to offer 138 beds, as regulated by state law. but in a larger and updated facility that would include a rehab unit. Director of Nursing Jackie Schantz said the Barry County Department of Human Services Board and Thomapple Manor administration had considered a recommendation to build a separate Alzheimer’s unit, but decided instead to incorporate the needs of patients with dementia into the design of their renovation plans. "By using a modem social model of care delivery, we will be creating smaller 'neigh­ borhoods' that allow residents with similar cognitive abilities to dine and socialize together in more intimate, home-like set­ tings." she said. “This model will help us to better meet their physical as well as psy­ chosocial needs." Thomapple Manor today has 16 small pri­ vate rooms. 17 semi-private rooms each with two beds, and 22 four-bed rooms. The new plans call for 96 private rooms and 20 two- bed nxims. All of this essentially would dou­ ble the size of the first floor and it would eat up another acre of land at the site, much of it to better accommodate more parking. David Jarl of Eckert-Worded, architects of Kalamazoo, said the current building has "barrier-free issues." particularly with getting wheelchairs through bathroom doors. He added. "Code and standards (for nursing facil­ ities) have changed dramatically over the years." DeYoung said Thomapple Manor also must “This is not gold-plated; this is not fancy-shmancy. It's a basic facility that will better enable senior citizens to live with dignity." — Architect David Jarl be expanded and updated because "We want to make it friendlier for families to come and visit and to meet with staff in a more com­ fortable setting.” He said an important con­ cept is "to imorovc overall the health and hap­ piness of the constituents (patients and their families).” DeYoung maintained the county-owned and operated facility was a marvelous build­ ing when it was finished in 1958. but chang­ ing times and larger senior citizen populations have necessitated some changes. Commissioner Don Nevins mused that he worked at Thomapple Manor 37 years ago. and when he recently toured it. he noticed not much has changed since then. The cost of the proposed project has been estimated at SI8.85 million, which could be handled by throwing out the old millage levy for the next five years and replacing it with a new one for 20 years. This would mean the county would have to sell bonds this year to pay for the project and voters countywide would pick up the tab over the next 20 years. It also was suggested that the average mill­ age rate over the 20 years will be .73 mill, meaning that a owner of a $100,000 home would pay on average an extra $36.50 a year. DeYoung said Thomapple Manor officials, staff and the Health and Human Services Board, made up of Dr. V. Harry Adrounie. Shirley Rugg and Dr. Troy Carlson, have spent a great deal of time thinking this pro­ posal through. "We’ve been very conservative with our budget over the years, with Medicaid cuts, reimbursement issues, the lagoons." DeYoung said. Auditor Pat Horan, a CPA with Plame and Moran agreed. “I’d say they’ve been very fiscally respon­ sible over the years with spending and budg­ et." he told the board. “Fiscally. Thomapple Manor is very sound. Jim and his staff have done an outstanding job. "There are 36 county medical facilities in Michigan, but very few still have the four-bed type wards you have here. If you do nothing, you’ll find youselves with a very antiquated model, lb do nothing is not the right thing.” When asked about how much money a new millage would bring in to cover the project, he said one mill equals a little less than one mil­ lion dollars (about $985,000). Nevins asked. “People arc going to ask why you need a millage when you’ve already got one. We’ve got a lot of explaining to do." Horan repeated that if this proposal passes, the old one will be deleted. He added that simply maintaining the sta­ tus quo with the current levy won't cover the costs of what’s needed to be done. “Thomapple Manor might accumulate another five million dollars over the next five years (with the current .8116 mill), but that’s not going to make this (expansion and reno­ vation project) work. That’s not a very good strategy.” County Board Chairwoman Clare Tripp asked if more staff would be needed with the expansion and if it would be more costly to operate the newer and better facility. Schantz said it's possible there will be a slight increase in need for maintenance and housekeeping, but she claimed a better facili­ ty will enable her staff to be used more effi­ ciently. Thomapple Manor Business Manager “It's really a quality of life issue for our residents and their families... It's the right thing to do.“ — Administrator Jim DeYoung Linda VanHou’.en said the new plans would enable the center to provide more privacy for families and clients when they’re talking about economic issues. Adrounie. himself going on 90 years, spoke highly of the plans and talked about how philosophically society must take good care of its older citizens “to maintain the dignity of our citizens of Barry County when they no laiger can take care of themselves... These people need to have that respect. Thai’s the whole reason to upgrade.” DeYoung agreed, saying, “Yes. it’s really a quality of life issue for our residents and their families... It's the right thing to do." Former County Commissioner and Area Agency on Aging Board member Ken Neil said with more people from the baby boomer generation heading into senior citizen age. it’s very important to provide the best possible care and facilities. Jarl said, “This is not gold-plated; this is not fancy-shmancy. It's a Vhsic facility that will better enable senior citizens to live with dignity.” Attorney James White from Mika, Meyers, Beckett and Jones was on hand to answer questions about the sale of bonds. He said the county would have the most secure bond rate possible and the project would be very similar to the successful renovations of the historic courthouse more than a dozen years ago. He added that according to the way this project is set up. the millage rate would be only .23 in the first year and an average of .78 for the 20. It has since been learned the rate likely would be .73 mill instead. The County Finance Committee will meet at 9:30 a.m. Monday. April 25. to telk about the proposed millage question. The next meeting of the County Board of Commissioners will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 26. at the Irving Township Hall. CASINO, continued from page 1 tiale a new contract. "Go forward with a class three, because that's what we really want, and we’re sure that's what the state wants... the economy is a big issue, jobs are a big issue." Sprague said. And we’re more than w illing to pay our fair share to the stale." A positive impact the casino would bring to the area. Sprague added, w ould be “jobs. jobs, jobs." “We’re going to employ approximately 2.000 direct jobs within the casino and approximately 2.000 spin-off jobs." he said. Tne 4.000 jobs brought to Allegan and Barry counties would make a very significant impact. Sprague noted the average salary for those who work in the casino would be $40,000 annualiy, with benefits. The spin-off jobs would be construction, then move to surrounding activities such as dry cleaning, maintenance, the food industry and more. “And we’ve committed to do all this, as much as we can. w ith the local vendors, so it's going to definitely help the local vendors." Sprague said. Information from the tribe has noted they support: • "Purchasing more than $20 million per year in products and services from West Michigan businesses. • "Generating $6 million in additional annual revenues for local hotels and bringing 80.000 new guests to local hotels each year. • "Sharing millions of dollars in revenues each year with local communities to address needs for education, police, fire and other public safety services." When the land goes into trust the tribe plans to go on the initiative with a job fair. Even as the tribe members wait for the gov­ ernor’s signature, they are all ready to move forward with their plans. “We can just take it one step at a time, and the next step is to secure the signature." Sprague said. The tribe has been able to pick up many supporters of the casino, particularly people who live nearby in Barry and Allegan coun­ ties. However, there are powerful political and business voices speaking out against them. The news Tuesday of federal approval for the land trust was not welcome to two con­ gressmen from West Michigan. Third District Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers, who represents all of Barry County, in addition to Kent and Ionia counties, said he is disappointed with the decision. In a prepared release. Ehlers said. 'While I support the tribe's efforts to establish its iden­ tity and to be self-sufficient I am deeply dis­ appointed that the tribe's leaders have decided to pursue gambling as their path to the future. Ehlers. R-Grand Rapids, said he was informed by Bureau of Indian Affairs officials Tuesday that the BIA has approved the tribe's application for land to be taken into trust on their behalf. The official notice will be pub­ lished in th*? Federal Register within the next couple of day s, and this will trigger the 30­ day comment period, at end of which the decision w ill be finalized and the land will be taken into trust. Ehlers said he has written several letters opposing the application to federal officials such as U.S. Interior Secretary Gail Norton and White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card. The congressman said he is concerned about the social impact of gambling both on the tribe and the surrounding community. "Casinos contribute to social decay, invite vice crime, and prey upon those who can least afford it." Ehlers said. "Casino gambling is not an effective long-term strategy for helping the Native American population address their problems of poverty and unemployment." Ehlers said he is also concerned about stud­ ies that show this proposed casino could have negative impact on business development and economic vitality in the region. "An economic analysis by the Anderson Business & Inbbstry riWdKWi) 2005 Tell Your Story... What impact your company, industry or business has on Barry County, its growth, quality of Me and survival m the coming years Advertise in the 2005 Business and Industry Progress Issue Published as an insert to the Hastings Banner in Spnng 2005 Use this special issue to tell what part your business plays in creating and maintaining Barry County's reputation as great place to live and work! 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Furthermore, members of the Friends of the Gun Lake Indians (FOGLI) have contend­ ed much of the opposition comes from Grand Rapids business interests based on fears a casino would take away tourist dollars from that area and bring them to Gun Lake. The FOGLI group also has contended that arguments against gambling itself by state officials are hollow because the state sanc- Ehlers said he will continue to pursue options at the federal level to thwart the casi­ no and said that he hopes Governor Granholm and the Michigan Legislature will do every­ thing in their power to stop the project from moving forward. "Gambling is not a solution to the tribe's problems or the economic challenges that our area faces," Ehlers said. "We must find another solution that can benefit everyone." Meanwhile, Second District Congressman Peter Hoekstra, who represents much of Allegan County, reacted just about as swiftly and negatively to the news. Hoekstra, R-Hoiland, said the Bureau of Indian Affairs* approval of a land-in-trust application with the Gun Lake Band of Pbttawatomi Indians will negatively impact West Michigan both socially and economicaliy"Casinos primarily benefit a few out-of- fortune they inflict upon a community," Hoekstra said. "The planned casino for Allegan County will only skim the benefits off years of hard work by West Michigan to attract businesses that can offer quality jobs and tourist destinations." He repeated objections that he has raised in numerous letters and public statements about the drain on the local economy to a competitor that pays no state or local taxes and an industry that exploits social ills such as crime and gambling addictions. "West Michigan needs to concentrate on creating an environment attractive to new and innovative industries, not creating unfair competition for existing taxpaying compa­ nies." Hoekstra said. "The planned casino for Allegan County will negatively impact our local landscape, workforce and economy." TK’s 3 school board candidates discuss issues at public forum by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The three candidates running for one seat on the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education met in a forum last Thursday night with parents and interested community mem­ bers. The forum. sponsored by the Superintendent’s Parent Advisory Council, allowed incumbent Scott Kiel and chal­ lengers Aaron Wissner and Warren Wheeler to discuss topics ranging from costs of educa­ tion and whether moving the administration building was a good idea. Wheeler introduced himself telling the audience that he lives in Yankee Springs Township. He is married and has a son attending school in the district. He served on the strategic planning committee and said he wants to do "what is good" for education. Wissner is a teacher in the Wayland School district. He is running because he wants to be an advocate for parents and to make TK the best school district possible. He and his wife have not yet started a family. Kiel is married and has three children in TK schools. He said. "I want to be involved in my kids’ education." Wheeler and Kiel said they see money as the biggest challenge to the district. Kiel said, "You can’t let money problems be an excuse not to provide the best education possible." Wissner also noted that “communication is really important. Parents need to know what is going on." There was also a discussion about what has been cut so far to allow the district to stay within budget. Wheelei told the audience that he didn’t know all the answers, but if elected this would be an area he would look at closeiyKiel reviewed some of the recent actions taken by the board. Team teaching has been eliminated at the middle school, which allowed the district to cut staff; the block schedule has been changed at the high school and the trimester implemented, the adminis­ tration staffing will be reduced, employees will take a pay freeze and the board is look­ ing at a single bus run. Wissner says he would like to concentrate on getting more funds from the state and attracting more families to the area and more students into the schools. Wayland schools are planning to move their administrative offices to Kent County to save about $200,000 in insurance costs. There was discussion of whether this also would be a option for TK. After the forum. Superintendent Kevin Konarska said. “We will have to look closely at what is best for the district So many of our administrators arc often in the schools. We would have to look at this option carefully.” The option of a single bus run was dis­ cussed from several angles. A single run would allow the high school to start later, older students would be home in the morn­ ings to make sure younger students get on the bus safely and providing an opportunity for older students to mentor younger students. All three candidates arc not opposed to testing, but want it to be the right amount of testing. Meeting all students' needs was important to all candidates, with Kiel stressing provid­ ing the opportunity to leam. He also stressed that it was important to trust administrators. Wheeler mentioned that board members should not micro-manage. Wissner told the audience he knew from experience that dedi­ cated teachers can design lessons to help all students at all levels leam. The final question touched on privatization of services. Kiel said. “1 think privatization is a last resort. It is important that the schools employ local people who have a commitment to the district." Wissner maintained that there is some evi­ dence that privatization doesn’t pay off. Wheeler used an example from Ann Arbor, where his firm provides maintenance of the playgrounds for the schools much more effi­ ciently. In fact, the district has eliminated two positions. Tonight (Thursday, April 21) there will be a discussion of the non-homestead tax renew­ al. which also will be on the May 3 ballot. This meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the Thomapple Kellogg High School auditorium. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 21.2005 - Page 5 Put Thornapple Manor on Aug. 2 ballot Though it's not good policy to rush into anything without careful consideration, I urge the Barry County Board of Commissioners to take the necessary steps to get the Thomapple Manor millage ques­ tion on the Aug. 2 election ballot. I have three reasons: 1. There already will be one county-wide millage issue on the bal­ lot Aug. 2, for Barry County Transit. Therefore, it’s not like we’re forcing the voters to pay additional expense for a special election on just one proposal. 2. This proposal does not appear to be one that was slapped togeth­ er in haste. It looks like the people at Thomapple Manor, including Administrator Jim DeYoung, and the Health and Human Services Board have put in a lot of time thinking it through. 3. It’s a pretty good deal for the taxpayers of Barry County, many of whom soon will become the age at which they could benefit from what is being proposed. One commissioner at last Thursday morning’s presentation seemed to think this was done hastily and the board should have had more input during the planning for this proposed millage request. However, it is not the duty of the Barry County Board of Commissioners to research and plan millage requests that would be earmarked to a specific county service or agency. The most important job of the County Board is to legislate and set policies. Thomapple Manor and the Health and Human Services Board put together a thoughtful and comprehensive presentation Thursday morning. They gave a history of the county facility, which serves many people who cannot take care of themselves, they explained the needs and what they propose to do about them, and they minimized the costs that will be involved. It is interesting that they will eliminate the current millage and replace it with a similar rate, only for a longer period, in order to ren­ ovate, expand and update a nursing center that is nearly 50 years old. One again, it sounds like a pretty good deal. Thomapple Manor has served its citizens well, first as the eld “poor farm” and in most recent years as a place for our older citizens to go to “live their last years with dignity,” as Dr. V. Hany Adrounie said. However, it cannot continue to get the job done by remaining as it is. Like everything else, it must make changes as times change. That essentially is what Thomapple Manor officials and the Health and Human Services Board is trying to say with this proposal. And tney're taking a millage already approved by voters five years ago and instead of continuing it five more years, it’s asking to earmark essentially the same money for 20 years instead. All to bring Thomapple Manor into the 21st century. But this is not really a matter fcr the County Board, Thomapple Manor, the Health and Human Services Board or this newspaper to decide. It should be decided by the people who live in this county. And that’s exactly wha’ was being asked last Thursday morning at a special meeting of the County Board’s Committee of the Whole. Perhaps the best course of action last week indeed was to refer the manor to the Finance Committee for more study. My advice to the committee when it meets April 25 is not to study it too long and hard. I hope the group recommends to the County Board that the proposal be placed on the Aug. 2 election ballot. Then I hope the full board does exactly that Tuesday night, April 26, at the Irving Township Hall. This is no time to delay because anyone might think this process has been a little bit rushed. It’s appears to have been well researched and presented. Now’s the time to allow it to go on the ballot and let the voters decide in August and let proponents and opponents between now and then state their cases. This is not a decision for the board. It’s a decision for the people. — Fred Jacoba, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Internet safety Delton schools must give presentation held 6 teachers layoff notices at KCC building Kellogg Community College opened its doors last Saturday morning for a presenta­ tion on Internet safety put on by Tom Mills, a Gun Lake resident, former educator and cur­ rent educaiionaVtechnical consultant for the Cybearsurfer Internet safety program and Rich Lively, a retired law enforcement officer and grant writer for Saginaw County Sheriff’s Office. The presentation dealt with on-line child bv Marde Westover Staff Writer Delton Kellogg schools will have to lay off six teachers, it was announced at Monday night's Board of Education meeting._ well researched This paren' warned Newell to know that not everyone is against taxes for schools and lhal (k«y _ ve willing _ to look at solutions for Because of bleak budget projections for the * this issue. » year, •_ .one high school teacher, one ** board meeting next fiscal ”’ 1. _ spoke __ __ the ____________ , for alternative education teacher, two elementary about 30 minutes and fielded question^, teachers and two middle school teachers were “ ■ School .finding has been a ■huge issue for the Delfc^ ICellogg^Jchool £hstrict, which given “pink slips.” “We’re laying off teachers now in worJtcase scenario expectations,” Superintendent __________ has %been forced to cm almost $F million out of the budget hl the test two years. 'wWieem The audience w3 aoiverse grt*p conffiing of law enforcement agencies. Barry County Sheriffs Department, Hastings City Police and Michigan Sate Police. Probate Judge Bill Doherty also was in attendance as concerned parent, as were many other audi­ ence members who came away better informed of what and how to make their chil­ dren safer while surfing on the web. The presentation was the first step in creat­ ing awareness within the community of pos­ sible on-line dangers and the tools and strate­ gies that can be used to prevent them from occurring. More information can be obtained by con­ tacting the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. ‘Caught Being Safe’ is Saturday A "Caught Being Safe’ campaign event will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 23, at McDonald’s restaurant in Hastings. McDonald’s staff and Michigan State Police Hastings Post Trooper Brian Roderick will be on hand. This campaign involves a giveaway of 150 bicycle helmets to children. Fifty McDonald's throughout Michigan each give away 150 helmets per location to children “Caught Being Safe.” nt Ha*!.,,. Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 putMUbr Hastings Banner, Inc. Senate (issues Archer noted he believes there is a great chance that all the teachers will be back. There is a possibility, though there has nomicc^m The-bill require legislators to vote finding. This measme qn cute for schoolI finding iislalors been no legislative action, that schools could. wotfld.”,require legislators to tc be held more receive an additional $175 per student. This responsible for funding cuts, increase would be the first in four years for “Minimum ‘funding ~ would increase based Michigan schools. For the Delton Kellogg on the rate of inflation (Consumer Price School District the additional $175 per stu­ Index-CPI) or 5 percent, whichever is less,” dent would mean a total of $350,000. is one area outlined in the bill provided in an Archer said the $350,000, if it came overview by the K-16 Coalition for through, would be used to reduce the project­ Michigan's Future. ed deficit. Also addressed in the bill is capping the The final word for schools in terms of school district contributions to the Michigan funding is in the hands of legislators in Public School Employees Retirement System Lansing. at 12.99 percent In other business Monday night, the school School districts have been experiencing an board: large increase in the cost of retirement. • Heard from State Representative Gary If Bill 246 is passed, it would also elimi­ nate pro-ration at the middle of the year and Newell about the school funding situation. The district last month invited Newell and would address the issue of declining enroll­ State Senator Patricia Birkholz to the meeting ment in order to provide residents an opportunity to The many issues addressed in Bill 246 voice concerns and ask questions about address some of the many issues schools are school funding problems. facing in the tough economic times. Archer said one parent presented Newell Drivers, not cars cause accidents To the editor: I get more and more disappointed ever’ time I read or hear someone say that traffic or the lack of turn lanes or some other "lane" excuse caused an accident. I thought drivers were supposed to be in control... not the car or the road. Most acci­ dents are caused by impatient people who are not paying attention. Our high speed Internet, instant gratifica­ tion attitudes and lifestyles arc what's behind most of the problems with our roadways. More people need training in patience. Hastings BPW to observe ‘Equal Pay Day’ Dear editor: The Hastings Business and Professional Women’s Club joined join thousands of women from across the United States Tuesday, April 19, in a national day of action against unfair pay called “Equal Pay Day.” April is symbolic of the point into the new year that a woman must work in order to earn the wages paid to a man in the previous year. On a national level, women are paid only 76 cents for every dollar a man is paid, accord­ ing to the 2004 U.S. Census Bureau. So because women earn less, we must work longer for the same nay. In a time when America’s economy is fac­ ing a downturn, every penny counts! According to the AFL-CIO, over a 40-year career, the average 25-year-old woman who works full-time can expect to earn $523,000 less than the average man, if current wage patterns continue. As a working woman. 1 am extremely con­ cerned about pay inequity, not only for myself, but for my family. Fair pay takes real change! And ns can make a difference. Here in Hastings we will join hundreds of other 5PW local organiza­ tions across the nation to educate women and men about pay inequity and to offer solutions to wage discrimination. BPW members will be accepting a proclamation from Hastings Mayor Robert May. acknowledging Tuesday. April 19, as Equal Pay Day. The proclamation will further encourage the business communi­ ty to review their pay practices to ensure that women are not discriminated against in Hastings, by performing an "Equal Pay Self­ Audit" provided by the U.S. Departmtu of Labor’s Women’s Bureau. Mary Macquoen. Hastings BFW Wolfowitz rewarded despite serious failures To the editor: Former Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz recently was appointed head of the World Bank by President George W. Bush. Europe was stunned. architect of the now-infamous war in Iraq. Not long ago, I asked in a previous letter to the editor, who runs this country, we the peo­ ple or Israel? I th:nk the answer now has become obvious to anyone who’s been paying attention. There are several Jews in the Pentagon, and Wolfowitz and Richard Perle are among them. The war in Iraq was a lot of their mak­ ing. When the fighting in Baghdad ended quickly, it was Perle who appeared on televi­ sion and told us “and now it’s Iran.” The non-Jews in the White House and Pentagon, including Bush, Vice President Richard Cheney and Secretary' of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, soon joined in the Wolfowitz plan for the war in Iraq, ignoring the rule of law in the world and the United Nations, and even Pope John Paul II Al! this, even though there was no evidence Iraq was any threat to us and there was no evidence Iraq had anything to do with the Sept 11 attacks. I believe the war in Iraq was supposed to end with Israel in control in Baghdad and the United States in control of Iraq's vast rich oil fields. But it turned out that the Wolfowitz plan was a failure. There is no question there arc many good, peace abiding Jewish people. But there also are extremist Jews who have shown us obnoxious designs on controlling people and countries. A huge mistake Hitler may have made in Germany in World War II was executing poor innocent women and children, but not ridding the country of extremist Jews who may have been a threat. Many loud noises have been made about Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. relaxation and time management. Slow down, leave home a little earlier, stay off your cell phone while you're lighting your cigarette and putting in a different CD. Yeah, you have important meetings, dead­ lines. places to go. people to meet. I'm sorry you were inconvenienced by roads and traf­ fic. Roads and traffic, however, do not cause accidents... drivers do. Better to get there late than not at all. Pay attention! Slow down! Relax. Mike Bremer. Middleville ™ A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. the horrors Hitler perpetrated on the Jewish people, and rightly so, but why do we then ignore Israel’s same kinds of treatment of the Palestinians over the past several decades? Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon last week visited President Bush in Texas. Flush told him not to take over the West Bank. Sharon bluntly replied he would do so regard­ less. Bush apparently will do nothing about Sharon’s response. There will be no peace in the Middle East as long as Israel is led by extremists like Sharon and his allies. We, the United States, give Israel a lot of money every year, and it then does as it pleas­ es, no matter what our leaders say. Wc have more Jewish peopk living in America than all ocher countries combined. There is absolutely nothing the leaders of our country have done in Iraq that’s any dif­ ferent tksu wha Saddam Hussein did to the people in that country, except we’re nor accepting responsibility. At least Saddam told the truth when he said he had no weapons of mass destruction. Why would he want his hostile neighbors to know what weapons capabilities he had or didn't have? Saddam claims it was the Iranians who gassed the Shiites during the Iran-Iraq war of the 1980s. How do we know any different, except that we sold him weapons back then? No bodes were examined, and it seemed no effort was made to get al the truth about who committed such crimes, 1 suspect no proof was wanted. I got a big laugh out of Russian President Putin’s comments when he was told by our leaden what he should do about the bombing of a school in Chechneya. He told us to shut up and mind our own business. We had a lot of nerve to school him on democracy and tol­ erating dissent when we don’t practice what we preach right here in the USA. And he knew iL Justine McLean, Hastings How to be less oil dependent? The problem of the United States being too reliant onyimported petroleum products is becoming more evident with the rising cost of a barrel of oil predicted to reach $100 in less than three years. What do you think this country should do to become less depend­ ent on imported petroleum? 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 «fonn U8COO9 rreoenc jacoos °rm«der>t Vcs PreS'dchf Steven Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Edrtot) Elaine Gitoert (Assistant Edited Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Fran Faverman Sandra Ponsetto Kelly Uoyd Marae Westover Heather Reed ■ ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • □ascRad ads accepted Monday through Friday. Robert BurghdofT, Hastings: Herbert Burpee, Dowling: Jamie Bushman, Hastings: Ashley Chase, Hastings: Steven Jewell, Hastings: Jim Norman, Hastings: 8-00 a.m. to 5 X p m. Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Sutoacrtpttor. Raisa: $30 par year n Barry County $32 par year r acfrxwtg counties $35 par year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Sand address changes to: P.0 Boa B Hasangs. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 . “1 think the car compa­ nies should do more to manufacture electric vehi­ cles or more fuel efficient vehicles. They should also stop making those gas hogs. SUVs." •’They have to do some­ thing but I don't know what they arc going to do. It is a very sad state of affairs." “We really need to con­ serve more energy. We need to buy energy saving appliances and give our kids a bath all at one time.” “People will have to do more planning so they can do their errands all on one trip and not make so many separate trips. We all have to turn off lights if we arc not using them.” “I think we arc going to have to make more refineries, closer to where people live. I think the ethanol plant will help.” "I think that wc need to support better technology especially that will help us use energy more efficient­ ly** �Page 6 - Thursday. April 21. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings, Barry County The Red Cross Bloodtnobilc will be in town from noon to 5:45 p.m. Monday. April 25 at Fellowship Hall of Central United Methodist Church for would-be donors. A and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation tasty canteen is provided for all those who contribute their life-giving blood. There is satisfaction in knowing one is helping multiple people with the compo­ nents of each pint of blood. There will be no classes at Lakewood Public Schools on Thursday, April 28. This will be an in-service day for faculty mem­ bers. The Friends of the Library are sponsor­ ing the third Festival of Tables at St. Edward’s Family Center Saturday, April 30. Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway jjyv Hastings, MI 49058 Worship Together... iTHORnnPPLEl I ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience. FAMILY CHURCH HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Rkhnd PLEASANTVIEW 49050. 758-3021 (616) Olmstesd. church phone. Pastor. Sier. Church 945-4995. 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Delton. Ml 49046 • 269-671-4193. Pastor. Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor. Webtrte t h t t h s Will Present The Musical... 77 \ 269418-0007. Church Secretary­ Treasurer. Linda Cobb. Office hours. School 11.0 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 600 pjn ; Bible Study A WOODLAND UNITED METHOfMST CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary Schipper*- ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson father Al Russeil. Putor. Saturday Mass 4:30 pjn.; pm); Wed. 64 pm Middle Seto* - Prayer Mtg. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD Nashville. Rev. Al Rutoell. Pastor 1674 West State Road. Hasting*. Clayton Garruon. Service Tunes: Sunday School 900 a.m. and Wm. Music & Lyrics By Jerry Herman The Thomapple Players is a THURSDAY - FRIDAY - SATURDAY - SUNDAY theatrical opportunities for April 28,29,30 at 7 p.m. For more information call 5:45 Classes. 700 pjn. Evening Prayer service. All services WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 945­ (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory 948­ 2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 1030 a_tn; Sunday School. 9.30 9327. Visit our and May 1 at 3 p.m 930 un. 2415 McCann Rd. (Irving). Rt Rev. David T. Hartwick Rector. Sunday Service Ttmes 915 ajn. Mormmt Prayer. 11:00 a.m. Holy 1100 a.m. 600 p.m. (Small groups HASTINGS. MICHIGAN Bany County area adults. (269)945-2332 SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH Mich. 49058 Senior Pater Rev. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Central Elementary Auditorium Tickets: Adults - $7, Children, Students & Seniors - $5 12:00-2:30 ptn; Wed. 64pm Pioacer p.m. Wednesday Dinner Call the library for tickets. There is a sepa­ rate viewing of tables before the lunch, with the cost at $2 per person. Luncheon tickets are $10 each. Each hostess may fill pan of her table and have leftover tickets, which are available to the public. This is a very colorful, unique display of tableware; and decorations. There will be a program and many door prizes. Looking ahead, the semi-annual rum­ mage sale at Fellowship Hall of Central UMC is to be held on three days. May 5-7. This is always held the first weekend of May. If Portland Chapter #258 Order of the Eastern Star is holding its annual or visit our website at: hnp.//tbomappleplayers.tnpcd.com HASTINGS^ REE METHODIST CHURCH Tom's Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brun Teed, Pastor of Counseling & Visitation, Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nursery available al website IE00 im. Worship EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL > CHURCH -Member Cbardb of the World-Wide Anglican Communion" 945-3014. The for ail age* lOflOun Adult etec- 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broadway (616) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Fr. Charles P McCabe in. Rector Mr. F. William Voctberg. Director of Pattor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 un. a. tn.. Morning Worship Service. 600 pjn.. Evening Service; 700 Crcatfoo Cbm. Spiritual Warfare 600 p.m. Tsenday: KhOO a.m.. SCAMPS (Senior Cithem) Mink. Sunday Worship - 8 a_m. and 10 a.m. Children'* Chapel and Sunday School al 10 am. Sunday Nuncry Available at 10 am. CHURCH OF THE N AZARENE end Jr High Yoflh. Prayer sad Bible Office. 9484004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies, Leisure 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. m-------- wea ve r rv ~ s menus. a— * nurauny • Senior Adult Coffee Hour. 9:30HOO a_m. Looking abend: VBS, Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Sen kes: 9.45 Sunday School Hour. 11:00 am Morning ' ronhip Senrks; 6:00 p.m evening Service; Wednesday: a.m 7 (M) pm Service* for Adv'u.Teens and Children. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville, Ml 49073 Pastor Doo Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street. Hasting*. Phone 269-945-9414 Michael CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Plater Brent Pastor Branham. - 5:45 p.m. Grace Notes; 700 p.m. Adventurers. Friday. April 22 Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9.45 am.; Wonhip 1100 - Men 3 Retreat Saturday, April 23 - Men’s Retreat; 500 pjn. ABUNDANT LIFE 24 - 8:00 A Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 pjn. QUIMBY UNITED 10:45 a.m. Holy M-79 West School; 6:00-1:00 p.m Middle School Youth Group; 600-8.00 pjn. High School Youth Group. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11 Tuesday. April 26 - 1:00 p.m. METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Ken Vaught. am.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise A Worship 10:30 un. 6.00 pm.; Wed 6:30 MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. Everyone b Someone Special." For information call I-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. “Where COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED M1THODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. FAITH UNITED METHODIST HASTINGS FIRST UNITED CHURCH 503 Soulh Grove Street. Delton. Pauor Darnel Hofmann 623-5400. Worship Services: 830 and 11 ajn. 209 W. Green Street. Hastings, Ml 49058. Office Phone (269) 945­ Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpolc Sunday morning worship service 945 am. Nursery provided. unall grepp. youth group, kids chib. at noon Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men's Group Wednesdays Evaagelism/Outreach/Social Activities. Wednesday, April 27 - Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office a.m.-Noon and lflO-’<X> p.m. Friday 9:00 am.-Nn.Ms. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:30 LIVE! Under the Dome group 2nd and 4th Thundays at 7 p.m. Christ's Quillen. Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at spiritual gift* Bible study. Church WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coals Grove Rd. Pastor Robert.- Shaffer. Wheelchair accessi­ ble and elevator Sunday School MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TR AD1T1ONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E Main Street. Middleville. First Friday Holy Hour 5 9 30; Church Service 10:30 a.m. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings p.m. Refreshments. 11O0 Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at LI5. 930 and 11 ajn. Chancel Choir FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich 49058. (269) 945-5463 Rev Dr Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 9X» a.m. Traditional Worship Services; 10:00 a.m. Coffee Hour. 10:10 a.m. Church Worship Services. Nursery care is SNORING - SLEEP APNEA My husband seems to have such difficulty with his breathing at night with snoring, gasping for air and even stops breathing for short times. He says he feels fine. Do I need to worry? Snoring is common and occurs in up to 50% of men and 30% of women. It can be divided into two general groups. Primary snoring (loud sleepers) and snoring that is associated with episodes of apnea or lack of breathing. The only definite way to tell the difference is to have your doctor order a sleep study. Primary snoring is simply obnoxious to the bed partner and causes no significant medical problems. Losing weight, sleeping on your side, using less alcohol and avoiding sleeping pills can help to reduce primary snoring. If the snoring is part of sleep apnea, the sleep study will show abnormal sleep patterns, abrupt wakening, abnormal and ineffective breathing patterns and most importantly, a drop in the level of oxygen in the blood (because the patient stops breathing for a period of time). It is important that if snoring and sleep apnea are present that it be treated because it is a potentially life threatening condition. The risks of untreated sleep apnea include heart attacks, strokes, heart disease, high blood pressure and impotence. It can also cause daytime sleepiness, accidents, lost productivity, irritability, weight gain, reduced sex drive and depression. Treatment is centered on keeping the patients airway open at night during sleep. This is often done with a mask that is worn by the patient at night that actually blows air into the nose. For obnoxious as that sounds, it is tolerated quite well and works extremely well. Patients that often didn’t think they had that much of a problem and “feel fine" will often be the first to tell me how much better they feel during the day after they begin wearing it. Sleep apnea is a progressive condition that gets worse as you age and should not be taken lightly. It would be wise for you to describe these symptoms to your husbands' doctor in hopes that a sleep study will be ordered. FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • Prescriptions" 118 S. k.Tenon - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings, Michigan Scott Brasseur, M.D. is certified by lhe American Board of Internal Medicine aod practices as an Internist in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician for medical advise before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. Friendship meeting on Saturday. April 30 at 2:30 p.m. This event is to be held at the Portland Masonic Temple. Refreshments will follow the afternoon event. In the obituary of Charles Heiss, 80, of Sand Lake, listed among his survivors is a daughter Jan McLenithan (husband Tun) of Lake Odessa. Other survivors are wife Martha and two other daughters, plus a son. Terry. Readers of the Ionia Weekender for April 17 probably were surprised to see a basket­ ball leam picture of the Class B district champions, which included the tallest fel­ low, Ray Dykhouse. This was in 1956. Ray says that just before the tournament five players were booted from the team for smoking. Without them the others regard­ less won game after game and brouvM home the district honors. An Ionia story gives details of a unique museum weekend coming April 30 and May 1. Ten museums in the Tri-River area will be open, to visitors. These include Belding. Greenville, Bowne Center. Ionia, plus Fret port and Saranac. Several of these also are open on Sundays during the sum­ mer. The lonia/Montcalm chapter of State Employees Retirement Association will meet next on April 27 at noon a: the Ionia High School complex in room 304 College honors students listed lart week included Randy Everly, Mitthew Grosshans. Michael Messer. Nicholas Patrick. Brandon Walkington of Lake Odessa, all at the University of Northwestern Ohio at Lima. A similar list from Grand Valley State University has Erica Black, Karl Koehn, Samnntha Maciasz, Katie Newton and Stephanie Stall! of Lake Odessa. Clergy serving at the funeral Mottday for 90-year-old Reine Peacock, were Rev. Fr. Thomas Boufford of Newaygo, Fr. Thomas Hack, who presides at St Edward's, Msgr. Herman Zerfas, Fr. Leo Roslonge and the Rev. Mark Jarvie of First Congregational Church of Lakp Odessa. Sister Carmella Conway read scripture. She is a birth sister of Reine. Grandchildren and great-grand­ children had parts in the service through music, conununion offerings and words of thanks There was a good turnout Saturday morning at the Page Memorial Building for the “Town Hall” meeting hosted by Congressman Vent Ehlers. Those attending were given copies of his speech on the pre­ vious night at Grand Rapids on the topic of social security. Karen Banks presided in her role as village president. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society had a fina program on Thursday of last week with the appearance of David Hess, publicist for the Ionia Free Fair. He had sto­ ries galore of the famous who have appeared on stage at the annual fair. He reported that the two years of charging admission to the formerly free fair pro­ duced wonderful results. The years since have brought record crowds, similar to the days of long ago. Some who have graced the stage in past years have included George Bums, Sonny and Cher, the touring cast of “The Music Man" and pop singers in great numbers. He brought along a fine collection of photos. He had stories about the contest for naming the new fair mascot. Fem Tischer proposed BIFFY, meaning “Best Ionia Free Fair Yet.” She was the winner.w Roy Robert Richards. Hastings and Mary Margaret Richards, Hastings. Justin Ray Maynard, Bellevue and Rene Michelle Kendall. Bellevue Timothy Scot Peck. Hastings and Joyce Marie Mixon. Hastings. David Allen Rench, Delton and Amber Dawn Sutherland. Delton. Daniel George Haney Jr., Bellevue and Wendy Marie Avenetti. Portage. Thomas Mark Edmonds. Hastings and Ricky Leischnig. Watzschwitz. Philip Gerrit Bolt. Caledonia and Kaylee Michelle Wilke. Middleville. Jason Charles Jordan, Hastings and Amy Daniele Witzel, Hastings. Allan Leroy Meehan. Nashville and Lynnette Lynn Vaughn. Nashville. Kyle Christopher Shattuck. Hastings and Alice Louise Redman. Middleville. �The Hasting* Banner - Thursday. April 21. 2005 - Page 7 Financial Wilcox School District No. 2, Rutland Township, Barry County By Joyce Weinbrecht • The Wilcox School was located on Section Na 8 on the south side of the road now known as Upton. The school was organized on Sept. 11, 1847, and included the northwest quarter of the township. It was named for the Wilcox family, who owned the land across the road from the school Wilcox School District No. 2 was in opera­ tion until 1934 when it was annexed to Middleville School District. Helen Brog was the last teacher and A.G. Hathaway was the last director. Teachers: Homer McCollum. Evelyn Thomas. Helen Brog, Vem Prentice. Thelma Peck, and Eleanor Geiger. , Memories: cooking potatoes in the wood stove ashes for lunches. Water was carried from Thomas home for 50 cents a month. This farm was later know n as the Loop farm. Games remembered: Pom pom pull away. May I, Anti-I-Over, Statues. This is taken from the diary of Adelbert E. Heath, father of Stella Heath Lapman. She attended Albion College for a short time, and, then went to Ypsilanti in January of 1894. She married Dr. Walter Lampon. a dentist in Hastings, in June 1894. Maple Grove District fl fr, (Quailtrap); Sept 10. 1888 - Nove. 28 ($18); Dec. 10. 1888-Mar. 15. 1889 ($26). Assyria, Dist #6 (Ellis), Apr. 1, 1889 June 24. 1889 ($24); Sept. 2, 1889-Oct 25. 1889 ($25). Irving Dist 41, Nov. 25. 1889-Mar. 28. 1890 ($30). Rutland Dist 39 - Apr. 7. 1890-June 6, 1890 ($24). Johnston. Dist 49. Sept. 1, 1890-Oct. 31. 1890 ($26); Nov. 17. 1890-Mar. 13. 1891 ($35). Rutland, Dist 49, Apr. 6. 1891-June 19. 1891 ($24). Castleton Dist 41, Nashville, Aug. 31. 18901-June (10 mo) ($30). Rutland Dist 42 (Wilcox). Apr. 15. 1901 June 26. 1901 ($30). Sept 2, 1901-June 27. 1902; 1st term ($30); 2nd term ($35); 3rd term ($30). Wilcox School District 42 Year Director Students 1910- 1911 Burrell Scudder 11 1911- 19121 Burrell Scudder 12 1912- 1913 1913- 1914 1914- 1915 1915- 1916 1916- 1917 1917- 1918 1918- 1919 1919- 1920 1920- 1921 1921- 1922 1922- 1923 1923- 1924 1924- 1925 1925- 1926 1926- 1927 1927- 1928 1928- 1929 1929- 1930 1930- 1931 1931- 1932 1932- 1933 1933- 1934 1934- 1935 1935- 1936 Burrell Scudder Burrell Scudder Burrell Scudder R.S. Sawerby R.S. Sawerby R.S. Sawerby Maurice Sawerby Maurice Sawerby Maurice Sawerby W.C. Fillingham W.C. Ftllingham W.C. Ftllingham W.C. Fillingham W.C Ftllingham Walter Ftllingham W.C. Ftllingham W.C. Ftllingham W.C. Fillingham W.C. Ftllingham W.C. Ftllingham W.C. FiUingham A.G. Hathaway /..G Hathaway Closed WUrox School District 2 Year Teacher 1906- 1907 Blanche P. HilL . 1907- 1908 E. Maude Smith 1908- 1909 Mabel Yeckiey 1909- 1910 Myrtle Gessler 1910- 1911 Gladys Beck 1911-1912 Desdemona Muka 1912- 1913 Beulah Mead 1913- 1914 Beulah Mead 1914- 1915 Bernice Houghtalin 1915- 1916 Bernice Houghtalin 1916- 1917 Margaret Otis 1917- 1918 Margaret Otis 1918- 1919 Thresia Gillette 1919- 1920 Margaret Wilcox 1920- 1921 Margaret Wilcox 1921- 1922 Betbanna Brazee 1922- 1923 Homer McCallum 1923- 1924 Homer McCallum 1924- 1925 Ruth Peck 1925- 1926 Ruth Peck 1926- 1927 Evelyn Mason (Thomas) 1927- 1928 Evelyn Mason 1928- 1929 Eleanor Geiger 1929- 1930 Greta Ward 1931- 1932 Helen Brog 1932- 1933 Helen Brog 1933- 1934 Helen Brog 1934- 1935 To Middleville (26) Furnished by MARK D. of Edward Jones Diversify Your Mutual Fund Holdings You've probably heard that it's important to diversify your investments. And it's true. By spreading your money among a range of financial vehicles - stocks, bonds, govern­ ment securities, certificates of depcait, etc. you can give yourself more opportunities for success and you'll reduce the chances of being hurt by a downturn that primarily affects one type of asset. So. here's the big question: How do your diversify? You'd need to spend a great deal of money to build a diversified portfolio containing a variety of individual investments. Consequently, you may want to invest in mutual funds, which, by definition, offer sig­ nificantly more diversification than invest­ ments in solitary stocia or individual bonds. The more, the merrier? Each mutual fund contains dozens, or even hundreds, of securities. So it's tempting to think that the more funds you own. the better diversified you'll be. But that's not always the case. Suppose, for example, that you are interested in "growth" funds - those mutual funds whose investment goal is long-term capital appreciation. 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Pennock HEALTH ^SER VICES fSonl\.?*ofeS5iOM1PrO8rC”i^ Ortners in Pc,s 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings • WWW.PENNOCKHEALTH.COM 09540620 �Page 8 - Thursday. April 21. 2005 - Tne Hastings Banner Nancy E. Shelton Fem E. Pierson Leo D. Robyler DELTON - Fem E. Pierson, of Delton, pasMxi away April 17. 2005, in Hastings. Mrs. Pierson was bom on July 13, 1913 in Green Bay. Wisconsin, the daughter of Henry and Mabel (Brown) Hansen. Fem loved music and was an organist and pianist at her church; Cedar Creek Bible Church and at the Williams Funeral Home, for many years. She was a member of the Prudence Noble Chapter of the Eastern Star. Fem also loved to fish and travel, and fam­ ily vacations were very important to her. On July 30. 1933 she married Murry Pierson and he preceded her in death in 1978. Fem was an employee of the Delton State Bank, retiring from First of An»erica Bank with over 25 years of service. Fem is survived by a son and daughter-in­ law. Paul and Mary Pierson of Delton: three grandchildren and five great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters. The family will receive visitors Thursday. 5 to X p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 22, 2005, 11 a.m. at Cedar Creek Bible Church. Pastors Brent Branham and Robert Norton officiating. Interment Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Cedar Creek Bible Church will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Glenn K. Kahler| MISHAWAKA. INDIANA - Glenn K. Kahler, age 90. of Mishawaka, Indiana, died Friday. April 15. 2005 at Hospice House in South Bend. Mr. Kahler was bom Sept. 1. 1914 in Cloverdale, the son of George Kahler and Lettie Fowler. He married Elizabeth Jane McKay on August 24. 1961 in Hastings. Glenn retired from the Hastings Post Office in 1970 after 31 years of service. He lived in the Tucson. Arizona area for 32 years. He was a member of the America Ixgion. Kiwanis Club and Elks Lodge. Glenn loved to go fishing. He was an vet­ eran of the Army during WWII. Mr. Kahler is survived by his wife; two daughters. Nancy L. Eash of Clarksville, Georgia and Susan E. (Truman) Phillips of Edwardsburg; one step-son, Robert J. Nystrom of Hastings; nine grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. Merle Kahler. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place. Memorials may be made to the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, 111 Sunnybrook Court. South Bend. IN 46637. Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. HASTINGS - Nancy E. Shelton, age 92, of Hastings and formally of Battle Creek, joined her husband. Newell in Eternal Life on Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at her residence. She was bom September 3, 1912 in Dayton, Tennessee, the daughter of John H. and Flossie L. (Travis) Collier. Nancy attended school in Dayton. Tennessee. She moved to Battle Creek short­ ly after she married Newell F. Shelton on June 21,1930. Nancy enjoyed her gardening, crocheting, and her flowers. She especially enjoyed being with her children and grand­ children. She has lived in Hastings for the past seven years after leaving Battle Creek. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband. Newell F. Shelton on March 29, 1987; sister, Ailene Yother; brothers, Ottis Collier, Burton Collier, JT Collier, and Robert Collier. Surviving are three daughters. Wanda (John) Barker of Hastings, ’ariice (Ted) Sample of Holt, Jamie (Ed) Phillips of Powell, Ohio, grandchildren. Robin Girrbach, Velvet (Tom) Wall, David Hearne) Boes, Dena (Pete) Smith, Joyce Sample­ Franco; and Tim Sample; several great­ grandchildren; two brothers, Warner (Elsie) Collier of Tupelo, Mississippi, W.A. (Shirley) Collier of Dayton. Tennessee; many nieces and nephews. Also her caregiver for the past four years. Elke Forsythe. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society or Barry’ Community Hospice. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 16, 2005 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Carla Smith officiating. Burial was at Floral Lawn Cemetery in Battle Creek. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. More obituaries on page 15 Ivy Woods Condominiums - Hastings DELTON - Leo D. Robyler, of Delton, passed away April 16, 2005, at home. Leo was bom in Bradley, on April 27, 1943 the son of Vernon and Charlotte (Carlson) Robyler. A 1961 graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School Leo served his country for over 43 years in the Naval and Army Reserves. A retiree of General Motors with over 30 years of service, Leo was also a former scout­ master for Troop 50. He was a very active member of tne McCallum United Brethem Church where he volunteered to build and repair items at the church. Leo has a special place in his heart for the church’s camp. Camp Living Water, as be was especially proud of the new steel mainte­ nance building at the camp. He loved to travel and work with Operation CareLift. On December 21, 1962 he married Elizabeth Osgood, who survives. Other members of his family include sons, Philip (Chastity) Robyler of Mt. Pleasant, and John (Jill) Robyler of Delton; a brother, Williams Shireman of Kalamazoo; a sister, Delores (Ronald) Smith of Lawrence; a spe­ cial nephew. Ronald “Dick” (Mona) Smith of Parchment; grandchPdren. Dennis, James, Nicole, Chelsea. Kali, and Riley; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, April 19, 2005, at McCallum United Church Brethem Church, Pastors Ronald Watterly, and Gerald Gallaway, officiating. Interment Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to McCallum United Brethem Church will be appreciated. Arrangements were mad* by WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. Bert W. Richmond HASTINGS - Bert W. Richmond, age 102, of Hastings and formerly of Oceana County, passed away Friday, April 15, 2005 in Hastings. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene. He is survived by his daughters, Jean (Ray) Reed of Sunfield, Sharon (Dave) Hekhuis of Nunica, and Mary Grammer of Eureka. California; 15 grandchildren, 11 great grand­ children; and great-greai grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his sister. Flossie; brother. Earl and grandson, Timothy Reed. Mr. Richmond was bom in Sioux City, Iowa on Sept. 27,1902. He moved to Dancy, Wisconsin at the age of two. He lived in Chicago, Forest Park and Lombard, Illinois until coming to Michigan in 1966. He was a rural mail carrier before retire­ ment. He and his wife were caretakers of Camp Ao-Wa-Kiya at Stony Lake in Oceana County. He was a member of New Era Bible Church. The funeral service for Mr. Richmond was held Monday. April 18, at Harris Funeral Home in Shelby with Rev. Gerald Beach officiating. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery, Stony Lake. Memorials to Gideons International are appreciated. Arrangements were made by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Stonehill Farm Vermontville, MI CANOPY SALES & RENTALS OPEN: TUESDAY 3-6, SATURDAY 11-2 Deluxe Homes Prices starting at $195,000 Golf Course Views T A r| । Rental sizes available: 10x10 pop-ups, 16x16,20x20,20x30 canopies. Self Services: You pick it up & return it Full Services: We set it up & take it down. 1-800-290-3289 — <]n ‘Memory of Tables • Chairs • Coolers & Hot Boxes Jason (Rose 7/26/76 to 4/25/04 Barely a year has now gone by, still we miss you, still we cry. Your little boy, you never knew, looks and acts a lot like Dear Annie: My wife and I have been mar­ ried for three years, and we have an 18month-old daughter. The problem is my mother-in-law, "Betty." Betty moved in with us because she is dis­ abled and cannot get a steady job. It seemed like a good idea at the time, but the entire sit­ uation turned into a disaster. My wife and her mother constantly argued, and the stress began affecting our relationship. It drove all of us into counseling and finally boiled over when Betty threatened to slap my wife. I threw her out of the house. Since then, Betty has been staying with other relatives, and we've been in perpetual bliss. My wife has expressed great relief about it several times. Yet, my wife and her mother have stayed in contact, and have recently begun talking about having Betty move back in. I absolutely refuse. I reminded my wife how things were the last time and said I will not allow us to be put into that situation again. Betty is meddle­ some. has no respect for our household rou­ tine or rules, and insists that everything be done her way. And I most certainly do not want my daughter growing up thinking this is the way a normal relationship operates. Even after staling this, my wife is still talking to Betty about it. Annie, if Betty moves in, I move out And I take my daughter with me. That's bow seri­ ous I am. You tend to give sound advice, and 1 respect your opinion, but please don't say we should seek more therapy. We've been down that road. Is there something else you can offer me? - Preparing to Move Out Dear Preparing: First, make sure your wift\ really wants her mother to move hack in. and isn't just paying lip service to appease her. If she's serious, you need to sit her down and tell her, firmly, what you told us - that you will take your daughter and leave. If you don't want more counseling, the next best thing is to find an impartial third party - a friend, family member, clergyperson - who will mediate this impasse and help your wife understand what she is risking. Lonelychild Dear Annie: I am an Il-year-old girl who is an only child. 1 come home from school every day with only my bird as company. All my friends have brothers or sisters, and I feel left out and lonely. 1 told my parents that I want them to adopt a girl my age so I am not alone, but they don't want to. I asked about taking in a foster child, and my mom said she's afraid a lot of those kids have emotional or mental problems. I mean, how rude is that? What can I say or do to help her see that foster kids or adoption would be a great thing for me and the other kid? - Mad in Indiana Dear Mad: We know you are lonely, but that’s not a good reason to adopt or take in a foster child. Your parents are the ones who will have to care for this child, and if they cant handle the added responsibility, they are smart to admit it. You need to find something to do after school and on weekends so your time is occu­ pied and you meet other kids. Have a class­ mate over. Ask your parents to sign you up for after-school sports, Giri Scouts or community theater for kids. Instead of being lonely, get involved. You’ll fee! better. We promise. Kissing solution ^ear G°lf Membership Included .... .... .i........ :::: Wife or mother Why choose to live in a new cookie-cutter condo when you can live in a well-established, attractive condo at 1527 Dear Annie: I read the comment from "Martin" about retired husbands. I wanted to share advice from my grandfather, who's been married 55-plus yean. Grandpa said the secret to a long-lasting marriage is kissing terms. He told me, "We are always on kissing terms. Either she's telling me to kiss her butt or I'm telling her to kiss mine." Thought you'd get a good laugh out of that. — Kan in Kenosha, Wis. Dear Kara: We did, and we thank you. Give our best to Grandpa. Pick up the Ml Liberty Lane in the Cherry Hill Estates with direct access A hammer, daddy, he'll soon hold, like you in Heaven , I’m told. miss your smile too, wife, family & and How ever many years may pass. Your place in our hearts will always last We love you and pray each night, to see you when the time is right. God needed another good builder! We miss you. Your loving family 02621*45 to the Hastings Country Club golf course. Completely ren­ ovated. with trendy new color scheme, new kitchen appli­ ances along with new sink, faucet, disposal, countertops, hard-wood floors, laminated tile floors. 2” wood blinds and Waverly fabric window treatments. We even took out the carpeting and are providing a generous carpeting allowance for you to choose your own new carpeting. The high qual­ ity carpentry was done by local craftsman Kale Dipert. Included is beautiful, mature landscaping; Andersen Windows; central vac; water softener. A/C; 3 ceiling fans; vaulted ceilings in living room, kitchen and dining area. High quality and charm are affordable in this 2 bedroom. 3 bathroom, condo. Available only until May 1 by owner at $169,900. For more info or a private tour, call 945-2711 or cell phone at 505-490-3262. 1 OPEN HOUSE on Saturday, April 23, £ Sunday, April 24 from 1-4 EmploymentGroup is recruiting dedicated performers looking for a great opportunity at FlexFab in Hastings. Requirements include previous experience In heavier manufacturing environment. EmploymentGroup offers terrific benefits Including bonuses and holiday payl For Immediate consideration can Sarah at EmploymentGroup 1 -800-968-3921 or e-mall sgarnerOemployment.com EmploymentGroup Dear Annie: My girlfriend and I have been dating for a year. "Janice" is a divorcee, and I am a widower. Financially, we both are very comfortable. Last Christmas, I gave Janice a rather expensive wristwatch. The gold band was too large for her slender wrist, however, so she asked if I would cut it to make it smaller. I told her that I did not want to risk damaging the watch and suggested she take it a? z jew­ eler. She could not take it b*ck to the store where I bought it, because i purchased it on a business trip several thousand miles away. After Janice had the watch adjusted, she presented me with the bi i ’ and told me how much I owed frx I thought her actions were extremely tacky and insulting. I assure you, the amount of the alteration has no bearing on this at all. 1 simply believed she had a lot more class, but now I am having s-rious sec­ ond thoughts. What do you think? - B.C. in California Dear B.C.: Presenting you with a bill was Ucky, but the truth is, you should have offered to pay for the alteration. It was a gift she could not return, nor could she have it adjusted, for free, at the shop where it was purchased. A gift is much less charming if the recipient has to fork over part of the cost in order to use it Granted, she could have said "thank you* and simply put the watch in a drawer forever. But if you wanted her to wear it, you should have made the offer. We say you're even. Weighty matter Dear Annie: I need to lose about 80 pounds, and I've been struggling to do so. The problem is my friends who feel they need to drop about 10 pounds. Every time I speak to them ifs, Tm disgusted by myself," or "I can't put on shorts or a bathing suit. Nobody wants to see that cellulite!" I realize that to them. 10 pounds feels like my 80, but don't they realize how insensitive they are? What do they expect me to say? If they look disgusting at 120 pounds, how do they feel about me? This makes me very uncomfortable. How do I respond? - Tired of Being a Fat Friend Dear Friend: These women don't expect you to respond, they are just letting off steam and should be ignored. If you can't do that, by all means, speak up. Say, "I know you don't mean to be insensitive, but that's how it comes across. I'd appreciate it if you stopped discussing your weight problems in front of me." Teen's troubles Dur Annie: I read the letter from 'At My Limits,* the teenager who was uncomfortable with 'Jenny,' a fellow student who behaved strangely. You mentioned that Jenny may have a neurological impairment such as Tourette's. Another possibility would be autism I would have recommended that "Limits" speak to a school counselor or teacher to try to get some insight into Jenny's behavior and some advice on how to treat Jenny appropri­ ately. Her discomfort is a direct result of not understanding, and Jenny may not have the verbal or social skills to explain her own behavior. I hope you will re-visit this topic, as your guidance and wise advice may benefit many lonely young people in secondary schools around the world. — K Loyal Reader in Great Britain Dear Loyal Reader Thank you for provid­ ing additional insight into Jenny's problems, and the excellent suggestion to discuss it with an informed teacher or counselor. Here's one more: Dear Annie: Jenny may be developmental­ ly delayed and have poor social skills. If, in fact, she does have Tourette's or another neu­ rological condition, she is likely to display anger over being rejected. "Limits* may then miss an opportunity to gain a true friend and learn something in the process. - Robert O'Byrnc, RN, APRN-Mental Health. LCDR NC USN, Camp Buehring, Kuwait Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE, INC �The Hasting, Banner - Thursday. April 21. 2005 - Page 9 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF M MIC HiGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY ORCUTT COURT - FAMLY OfVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING Notice: RLE NO. 200524271-NC Notice m the matter at Adam Michael DeOrekel. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: whose addressees) are unknown and whose inter­ est in the matter may be barred or affected by the The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking an indi­ vidual to serve on the Planning & Zoning The Barry County Board of Commissioners will Commission. following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on Applications may be obtained at the County Administration hold their April 26. 2005, regular scheduled meet­ Office. 220 W State St. Hastings; (269) 945-1284, and must be ing at 7:00 p.m. at Irving Township Kall. 3425 Court St. Sts Wing Rd.. Hastings, Michigan. Judge William M. Doherty for the following purpose: ON THE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF: returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 22. 2005. Thursday. May 19. 2u05 at 900 a.m. at 206 W. 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 before Adam Michael DeOrekel to Adam Michael Roush. 9540*00 3-18-05 Laurel L Roush 5247 E. Lacey Rd. Dowing Ml 49050 269-758-3818 Rutland Twp. hears about hazard plan by Marek Westover Staff Writer The Rutland Township Board members were provided information about the Barry County Hazard Mitigation Plan at th Jr meet­ ing April 13. The county submitted the plan to the town­ ship for review. Board members had the opportunity to dis­ cuss the issue, and they have the opportunity in the future to decided if they want to pass a resolution to support the plan. Jim Yarger. emergency management direc­ tor. was at the meeting to answer the ques­ tions and concerns from board members. Cost and liability were major concerns for some. Yarger said they brought the issue before Rutland Township because they would like entities with their own zoning to be cm board with the county plan. Having the contingency plan in place will help the County with getting grant funding to help with emcrgcocy issues. । f Some examples of goals from the mitiga­ tion plan include, “People and property will be protected from hazardous transportation materia] incidents” and “County residents will receive adequate warning lime in the event of a disaster." After the goals there arc objectives listed, which leads into action strategies. For incorporation and participation it is noted, “The Hazard Mitigation Plan is antici­ pated to be appropriate to Barry County in its whole." Yarger took down the questions and said be would get back with the board at a later date. In other business, the board heard the monthly Hastings Public Library report that there were almost 11.000 items checked out during March. Almost 8,000 people entered the library building to gain assess to the resources. It was noted the future library building will be a “green” building on a “brown” site. Hastings DDA sets developers’ forum for 3 days The City of Hastings DDA will have a three-day Developers’ Forum Turesday, Wednesday and Thursday, April 26-28, at a variety of venues in downtown Hastings. Created and sponsored by the DDA. the forum series it designed to give the city an objective perspective as to what it can do to improve development opportunities within the downtown. Developers invited include Charles Watters, Hines Development; Ron Mucha, Morningside Equities, and Bob and Mike Jacobsen. HDC Companies The event will be facilitated by SmithGroup JJR, an architecture and urban design firm in Detroit and Ann Arbor. Representatives from the governor's office. MEDC, MSHDA and MDEQ are also expected to attend and participate in the event. The public is invited to attend an “inform­ ative session” at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday at at the Felpausch Education Center, 127 S. Michigan. The evening meeting will include a 30-minute presentation followed by a ques­ tion and answer period. The results of the forum will be published in a report that will be made available to the public within a month of the event. Information contained in the report is expect­ ed to include the upcoming master planning process in Hastings, as well as further devel­ opment in the downtown area. Anyone interested in contributing to the developers’ forum is encouraged to attend. All comments will be welcome. For more information, call Daryle Benjamin-Forbes, community development director, at 269-945-2468. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Fstate Estate of JAMES DUANE ROWLADER Dale of birth: 1-12-1932. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. James Duane Rowiader. wno lived at 328 W. State Rd.. Hastings. Michigan died March 26. 2005 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate w* be forever barred unless presented to Susan Radant. named person­ al representative or proposed personal representa­ tive, or to both the probate co"rt at 206 W Court ST, Sts. 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the namedfcroposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 4-18-05 Susan Radant 801 W. Bond St. Hastings. Ml 49058 269-945-5560 ow— To the Qualified Electors of Barry County, Michigan NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN, ON TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2005 The polls will bo open from 7:00 ajn. until 8:00 pun. Voting Precincts - Barry County, Michigan ] ASSYRIA TWP 8094 Tasker Rd.. Beievue Assyria Township Hall 885 River Rd . Hastings Hastings Charter Township Hal ORANGEVILLE TWP PRECINCT 1A & IB 0012 S. Boulter Rd.. ShefoyvBo Orengevito Township Hal WOODLAND TWP 150 S. Main St. Woodland Woodtend Towncrtp Hal BALTIMORE TWP 3100 E. Dowing Rd.. Hastings BaBmore Township Hal HOPE TWP 5463 M-43 Hwy. Hastings Hope Township Halt PRAIRIEVILLE TWP PRECINCT 1 10156 8. Norrie Rd.. Deton Prairieville townchip Hal YANKEE SPRINGS TWP PRECINCT 1 264 N. Briggs Rd.. MktotevBe Yankee Springs Township Hal BARRY TWP PRECINCT 1 Kellogg School Rd . Hickory Cornea Fire Station IRVING TWP PRECINCT 1 209 State St. Freeport Freeport VBage Hal PRAIRIEVILLE TWP PRECINCT 2 11361 Lindsay Rd.. PUanwei Pine Laka Are Department YANKEE SPRINGS TWP PRECINCT 2 1425 S Payne Lake Rd. BARRY TWP PRECINCT 2 156 E. Orchard St. Deton Barry Township Hai IRVING TWP PRECINCT 2 3425 Wing Rd , Hastings Irving Township Hal RUTLAND CHARTER TWP 2461 Heath Rd . Hastings Ruiand Charter Township Hal CITY OF HASTINGS WARDS 1.2.344 232 W. Grand St. Hastings CARLTON TWP 85 Welcome Rd.. Hastings Carton Township HM JOHNSTOWN TWP 13641 S M-37 Hwy.. Dowing Johnstown To wrartp Hatt THORNAPPLE TWP PRECINCT 1 12B H01 Skeet. Mddtertte Thomapple Township Emergency Services CASTLETON TWP 915 Reed St.. NeehvBe Casfleton Township Hall MAPLE GROVE TWP 721 Durtee St. NashvBe Mapte Grove Townchip Hal THORNAPPLE TWP PREONCT 2 200 L Main. Mddtertte Thomapple Township Hal HASTINGS CHARTER TWP Waytand. Ml 49348 1 tastings Mkldte School Dactera who wish to roeoloo an Absents* Voter ballot tor the Boctton by maU may autotot an AV are ■cation by MO mn. April 30, 3000. Hectare QMlriliri to obtain an Abssntss Velar ballot far the General Deetton may veto In person In the TbamahipCHy Ctork-a slllos w to toOO pun. May 2, 2005. DEBORAHS MASSIMINO Assyria Townchip Ctork 7475 Cox Rd.. Belevuo. Ml 49021 Phone (209) 758-4003 BONNIE L CRUTTENDEN Hastings Charter Township Clerk 885 River Rd . Hastings. Ml 49068 Phor w (260) 948-9690 Office Phone (260) 94532^1 Home LINDA EDOY-HOUGl^ |4‘. ‘ PENELOPE YPMA BaBmore Townatep Ctert 3100 E. Dewing Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 a Mope Township Ctert1 z DEBRA DEWEY-PERRY 5463 M-43 Hwy. Hasting. Ml 490-56 Phone (269) 946-2464 156 E. Orchard St.. P.O Box 705 Deton. Ml 49046 Phone (269) 623-5171 CAROL ERGANG Irving Townchip Ctert 3241 Woodschool Rd.. MMdtevtito. Ml 493.13 Phone (269) 948-6893 WILMA DANIELS . Carlton Tbwnehip Ctork 85 Wotoome Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pone (269) 9455990 JUNE DOSTER Johnstown Township Ctork 1815 Laoey Rd. Dowing. Ml 48060 Phono (208) 721-9905 LORNA WILSON Castieron Township Ctert 915 Reed St. NashvBe. Ml 49073 Phone (517) 852-9479 SUSANK BUTLER Mapte Grove Township Ctert 9752 Evart Rd. NashvBe. Ml 48073 Phone (517)852- 1858 For toe Wowing: Batemore Townchp Dowing Pubic Library MBage Proposal; Bellevue Community School Board of Educa'Jon Member's); Beievue Community School Buidtog and She Sinking Fund Tta Levy (Renewal). Beievue Community School Building and Site Sintang Fund Tax Levy; Caledonia Pubic School Board of Education Member's); Dalton Kellogg School Board of Education Member's); Delton Kellogg Schools Operating Mffiago Renewal Proposal Exempting Principal Residence and Qualified Agricultural Property; Eaton Intermedte's School Dotrict Special Education Millage Proposal; Grand Rapids Community College Board of Truetaes Member's); Gul Lake Community Schools Board of Educaton Member's); Hastings Area Schools Board of Education Member's); Johnstown Township Proposal tor New MBage tor Dowing Pubic Library; Kalamazoo VMey Community Coiogo Board of Trustees Member's); Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency Regional MBage Proposal; Ketogg Community Coflege Board of Trustees Member's); Lakewood Public Schools Board of Education Member's); Lakewood Pubic Schools Operating MBage Renewal proposal Exempting Principal Residence and QuaMod Agricultural Property; Maple Valley Schools Board of Education Member's); Martin Pubic School District Board of Education Member(s); Pennfield Schools Board of Education Member's); Plainwell Community School District Board of Education Member's); Plainwell Community School District Operating MBage Renewal Proposal Exempting Principal Residence and Qualified Agricultural Property; Thomapple Kellogg School Board of Education Member's); Thomapple Kellogg School Operating Millage Renewal Proposal Exempting Principal Residence and Qualified Agricultural Property; Wayland Union School District Board of Education Member's); Waytand Union School District Operating MBage Proposal Exempting Principal Residence and Qualified Agricultural Property I. Susan VandeCar. Treasurer of Barry County. Michigan, hereby certify that as of Feb. 23. 2005. the records of this office indicate that the total of al voted increases over and above toe tax Imitation estabfehed by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of gov­ ernment affecting the taxable property located In Beflewe Community Schools. Eaton. Barry and Calhoun Counties. Michiaan is as follows: By Barry County: Cheriton Park 25mffis 2005-2006 Commanding 50rr* 2005-2014 911 100 mBs 2005-2009 riawcteltaur .85 mBs 20052009 By Assyria Twp.: NONE BrMateGrateNb. RD8B I.OOmBs 20052007 Ara/Amb 100 mBs 2005-2007 Ubrary 50 mBs 2005-2007 By tw Sdioci Detect NONE Date: Feb. 23.2005 Susan VanoeCar Treasurer. Barry County I, Susan VandeCar. Treasurer of Barry County. Michigan. hereby certify that as of April 13, 2005. the record of this office indicates that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax Imitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of gov­ ernment affecting the taxable property located in Delton Kellogg Schools. Counties of Barry and Allegan. Mtohigan, is as foltows: By Barry County: Cheriton Part 25 mBs Comm, on Agng 50 mils 911 2005-2006 2005-2014 I.OOmBs 2005-2009 By Barry Twp.: By Hope Twp.. Road Fire By Orsngsvie Tap.: Road ByYMosSptagiTep: Are By Baltimore Twp.: NONE By Johnstown Twp : Are Road By PrertevBe Twp.: Road Poke Are Add Arc Cy the School Dstnct: Date: April5.2005 NORMAJEAN NiCHOLS Pratrtovtee TbwywNp Ctert 10115 8 Norris Rd, Dolton. Ml 48046 Phono (208) 948-2194 THOMAS EMERY Hastings City Ctert 201 E. State St. Hastings. Ml 49056 Phono (208) 9452488 SUSAN VUETSTRA Thomappte Township Ctert 200 E. Mten St. Middtevltio. Ml 48333 Phono (268) 796-7202 CHERYL ALLOT Woodtend Township Ctert 156 S. Main. Woodtend. Ml 48087 Phono (268) 367-4815 Office Phono (268) 367-4094 Homo 2.00 mBs 2005-2007 2.00 mBa 2005-2007 2.00 mBa 2005-2005 150 mBa .05 mBs JANICE C LIPPERT Yankee Springs Township Ctert 264 N. Bnggs Rd, MMdtevWe. Ml 48333 Phono (268) 7858091 R08M HAWTHORNE Rutland Charter Townsnfo Ctert 2461 Hoato Rd, Hastings. Ml 48058 Phono (288) 948-2194 Thcm<0sUver.85mBs 2005-2000 Poice 2.00 mBs 20052007 Are PATRICIA A BLAUVELT OrangevBe Township Ctert 11031 Wtidwood Rd, Shofoyrtte. Ml 48344 Phono (268) 0654522 2005-2006 2006-2006 Are Road ByPrwneWBTwp.: Road Poice Are AddT Are By the School Dwtnci DMa: 15Apr-06 20052006 20052006 1.00 mBi 50 mBs 9067 mBs .8174 mBs 5174 mBs .06 mis 2005 2005 2005 2005 Suean VmdeCer 1.00 mBs .50 mBs .9087 mBa 5174 mBa 5174 mBa .06 mBa 2006-2008 2006-2006 2006 2005 2005 2005 Treasurer, Barry County BARRY COUNTY TREASURER'S CERTIFICATE Kalamazoo Vrtey Community Colege L Suean MmdeCar. Treawrer of Berry County. Mchigen. hereby certify tiet as of 15^x-05 the records of this office Suean VmdaCar Treasurer, Barry County BARRY COUNTY TREASURER'S CERTIFICATE Eaton Intermedtate School District I. Susan VandeCar. Treasurer of Barry County, Michigan, hereby certify that as of 15Apr-05 the records of thia office kxfcate that the total of al voted kKraiow over and above the tax limitation astaMshed by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of govemmunt affecting the tax­ able property located in Eaton Intermediate School District, wkrtn Barry County. Mkrtgan. l as totows Voted MBa '.Vers Effective By fiery Carty Chartton Psrt 25 mBs 2006-2006 Comm on Aging 50 mBa 2005-2014 911 TOO mil 2006-2009 ThomaRB Manor 85 mBa 2005-2009 ByAaaynaTap NONE By BaBmore Tap NONE By CaaMon Tap Library 50 mBs 2005-2007 Fire Equipment .75 mBa 2005-2008 Amb Eqtxprnent .75 mBa 2005-2006 ByHaungsOwteTap Ubrary 1.6 mBa 2005-2009 By MtoaGmw Tap Roads 1.00 mBe 2005-2007 Fre/Amb 1.00 mBa 2005-2007 Ubrary 50 mBs 2005-2007 By the School District:NONE Date lS-Apr-05 Susan VandeCar Treasurer. Barry County Eaton Intermediate School tax certification BARRY COUNTY TREASURER'S CERTIFICATE Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency I. Susan VandeCar. Treasurer of Barry County. Michigan, hereby certify that as of 15-Apr-05 the records of thts office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax imitation estabishod by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of government affecting the taxable property located in Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency, within Barry County. Mcrtgan, is as follows 0y Barry CoutyChariton Part 25 mBs 20052006 Comm, on Aging .85 mBs 2005-2014 911 1.00 mils 2005-2009 Thonwtte Manor 85 mBs 20052009 ByBanyTwp Poice 100mBs 20052007 Are 2.00 mBs 20052007 By Johruown Twp: tndtoate that the total of al voted increases over and above the tax imitation established by the Constitution of MteNgon. In sny local unis of government affecting ths tax- tote property located in KMemeron VMay Commurtty Cologo, w«Nn Barry County. Mchtgan. B ae tolowK Voted MBs By iwryCotfW Chertton Part 25 mffis Comm on Aging 56 mBs 911 LOOmffii Ttareppb Mwr 56 mBs ByBanyTwp: Poke 2.00mBs Are 2.00 mBs By Johnstown Twp.: Are Road By Praktevffis Twp.: Road Poice Are Aden Are Yews Effective 20052006 20052014 20052009 20052009 21052007 20052007 I.OOmBs .50 mBs 20052006 20052006 .9087 mBs 5174 mBs 5174 mBt .06 mBs 2005 2005 2005 2005 By the School District: Date 15Apr-05 Susan VandeCar Treasurer. Barry County Mchigen. in any local units of government affecting the tax­ able property located in Plainwell Community School, within the Bony County. Michigan, is as toBows: VctedMBa Years EBecfiv: By Barry Carty Chariton Part 25 mBs 20052006 CommonAgng .50 mBs 20052014 911 150 mBs 20052009 Thcrwpie Mana .85 mBs 20052009 By Orengevffie Twp.: Road 150mffis 20052008 ByPrBrievBeTwp.: Road .9087 mH 2005 Poice 5174 mBa 2005 Are 8174 mBa 2005 Add! Are .05 mBa 2005 By the School District Date 15Apr-05 Susan VandeCar Treaeurer, Barry County L Susan VandeCar. Treasurer of Barry County. Mchgan. hereby certify that as of April 15. 2005. the record of this office indicate that the total of al voted increases over and above the tax ImBation eMabBahed by toe Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of government affecting toe tax­ able property located in Thomapple Keiogg Schools. Barry. ABe^m. Kent and torxa Counties, Mchigen. is as follows By Bsrry Carty Cheriton Pert 25 mBs 20052006 Comm, on Aging 50 mBa 20052014 911 150 mBa 20052009 Thomapple Manx 55 mBa 20052009 By Carton Tap : Ubrary 50 mBa 2005 Are 150 mBa 20052008 By Irving Twp : Ubrary 50 mBa 2005 Are 150 mBa 20052008 By OrangevBe Twp.: Road 1.50 mBa 20052008 By Yrtu Sprtogs Twp.: Are 50 mBs 20052008 By Thomapple Twp.: Fee 9672mBs 2005 Emr. Ser Fee 1 4166 rr* 20052013 I. Suean VsndeCar. Treasurer of Barry County, Michigan, hereby certify that as of Feb. 24.2005, the records of this office indicate that toe total of al voted increases ow and above toe tax imitation establshod by lhe Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of government affecting the tax­ able property located in Lakevrood Pubic Schools. Ionia. Bony. Eston and Kant Courses. Mchigen. Bae toiows By Bsny Carty Cheriton Part 25 mBs 20052006 Comm, on Aging 50 mBs 20052014 911 150 mBs 20052009 Thomappii Minor .85 mBa 20052009 By Woatend . Road 2.00 mBa 20052008 By Carton Tag).: Ubrary .50 mBa 2005 Are 150 mBs 20052008 By Casteton Tw : Ubrary 50 mBa 20052007 Are Equto-nant .75 mBa 20052008 Ant Equpmort .75 mBa 20052008 By the School Dwtnd NONE Date: February 24,2005 Susan VtextoCar Treasurer, Barry County BARRY COUNTY TREASURERS CERTFICATE Pfainwoi Community School I Suean VandeCar, Treasurer of Barry County. Micrtgan. hereby certify that as of 15-Apr-O5 the records of this office infficste that the total of al voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of By the School Dretnct NONE Dote: 15Apr-05 Susan VandeCar Treasurer. Barry County BARRY COUNTY TREASURERS CERTIFICATE Waytand Union School 1, Susan VandeCar. Treasurer of Barry County. Michigan, hereby certify toat as of 15-Apr-O5 toe records of trts office indicate that toe total of al voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Mchigan, in any local unis of government affecting the tax­ able property located in Wayland Union School, wttoin Ba-.y County. Mchigan. is as toiows. Voted MBs Chariton Park .25 mBa Comm, on Aging .50 mBs 911 1.00 mBa Thomoppto Manor 85 mBs By Yankee Springs Twp: Are 06 mBs By toe School Dtstnct NONE Date ISApr-05 By Berry Carty Years Effective 20052006 20052014 20052009 20052009 20052006 Susan VandeCar Treasurer. Barry County 0S54O880 4 �Page 10 - Thursday. April 21. 2005 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT 8teensma Plumbing COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Service run daily for your convenience Decedent * Estate FILE NO. 2005-24266-DE Estate of FLOYD B. SHILTON - Deceased Date of Birth: January 9. 1926 TO ALL CREDITORS 795-7495 TO CREDITORS: The decedent. FLOYD B SHILTON - Deceased, who lived at 5104 Guy Road. Nashville. Michigan died January 25. PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Invitation to Barry and Calhoun Counties to comment on the Bumham Brook NOTICE Repair, Remodel & New Region IIIB Area Agency on Aging Draft 2006 Year Plan 2005. Monday. May 16. 2005 Creditors of the decedent are notified inat all 9:00 a.m. claims against the estate will be forever barred Bumham Brook unless presented to David W. Shilton, named per­ 200 W Michigan Ave sonal repr 'sentative or proposed personal repre­ Battle Creek. Ml 49017 sentative. or to both the probate court al 220 W. Court Street. Ml 49058 and the named/proposed A summary of the 2006 Year Plan will be availaole personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication 4-11-05 CHARTER TOWNSHIP Or RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN of this April 29. 2005 notice. at the reception desk of Bumham Brook McShane & Bowie. PLC John T. Ktees P42185 or by calling (269) 966-2566. Ext. 374 P.O. Box 360 Written comment win also be accepted Grand Rapids. Ml 49501 Mail to Bumham Brook-region I IB Area Agency on Aging (616) 732-5000 David W. Shilton 6820 Two Mile Road. NE Ada. Ml 49301 (616) 676-3249 NOTICE OF ZONING PUBLIC HEARING °**Mn STATE OF MICHIGAN Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ PROBATE COURT ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION COUNTY OF BARRY WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent * Estate PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Rutland will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, May 18,2005, commencing at 7.00 p.m. at the Rutland Birth: August 20.1906 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent HER­ damages, if any. shaN be limited solely to the The items to be considered at said public hearing include, in brief, the following: BERT SCHOOLENBERG. who lived at 139 MILL 1. Consideration of the amendment of Article 18, Section 104.1800, of the Rutland Charter STREET. TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Michigan died reduce the yard setback requirements in the C-3 zoning district and to require, in conjunc­ Creditors of the decedent are notified that all unless to presented NUNEMAKER, STLVEN named personal representative or proposed per­ the public hearing. You are invited to attend this hearing. If you are unable to attend, written comments may be submitted in lieu of a personal appearance by writing to the Planning Commission at the Township Hall. 2461 Heath Read. Hastings. Ml 49058. All matters relating to these request*- may be examined at the Rutland Charter Township Hall during normal business hours. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days* notice to the Rutland Charter Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township by writing or calling the Township. sonal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. COURT STREET, and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. DAVID H. TRIPP P29290 HASTINGS. Ml 49058 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Application for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate Act 198. Public Acts of Michigan of 1974. as amended. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Maple Grove Townsh<p will hold a public hearing (266) 623-3516 ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This *aie may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall ba Hmtted eoleiy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions ol a mortgage made by Benjamin J. Fetterley, an unmarried man and Bethany L Plants, an unmarried woman, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. Mortgagee, dated February 10. 2004, and recorded on February 13, 2004 in instrument 1122213. In Barry county record*. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Two on: Hundred Ninety-One And 50/100 Dollars ($133,291.50), including interest at 6.25% per Wednesday, May 4, 2005. at 705 p.m. at the Township Hall MooviBe. Inc., located at 5875 South M-66 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073 annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry requests an exemption certificate for new equipment. The facility is located in a previously County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on May 721 Durkee Street. Nashv..te, Ml 49073 for the purpose of heanng all interested persons concerning the following application for an Indusuial Facilities Exemption Certificate under the provision of Act 198 of the amended Industnal Development Act: established Industrial Development District. Specific note is directed to the Maple Grove Township Assessor and to the legislative bod­ ies of each taxing unit which levies ad valorem property taxes in Maple Grove Township and who shall have an opportunity to be heard with respect to said application in accordance with sad statute. Dated : April 12. 2005 State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry 05/12/1925 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Audrey Elaine Darby, who lived at 504 Chapel. Nashville. Michigan died 05/12/2004 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred Regular four (4) year term unless presented to Frederick Rushford, named January 1. 2006. through December 31. 2009 personal representative or proposed personal rep­ resentative. or to both tM probate court at 6256 South M66Hwy , Nashville, and the named/pro­ posed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. To fill unexpired terms expiring December 31. 2007 03/21/2005 Completed petitions must be filed with the City Clerk not later than 4.00 p.m on Tuesday. May 10.2005. Timothy L. Tromp P41571 Any registered voter residing within the City of Hastings who is interested in running for one of the elect­ 269 945-2468 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 500 p.m. Monday through Fnday Thomas E. Emery City Clerk (248) 457-1000 Fife No. 200.1341 omsmm Notice Of Mortgage Fwectosuro Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT single woman, whose address I* 168 Ann Avenue. Battle Creek, Michigan 49017. and Bond Mortgage 501 West State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 948-9400 Frederick Rushford 6256 South M66 Hwy Nashville. Ml 49073 (517)852-9888 having been instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made end provided, on May 13, 2005. at 11:00 a.m., tiie undersigned win sell in the lobby of the Calhoun County Justice Center, 161 E. Michigan Avenue, Battie Creek, Michigan that being the place of holding the Circuit Court tor the County of Calhoun at public venue to the high­ Estate of Audrey Elaine Darby. Date of birth: ed positions should contact the City Clerk at 201 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan, or Dy calling Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE cipal and interest the sum of Forty Five Thousand Dollars ($45,000) and no suit or proceedings at law Decedent * Estate Two (2) Members of the Board of Review Dated: March 31. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Fifth Third Mortgage Company. As real estate mortgage made by La Vonza Wilson, a upon which there is now claimed to be due for prin­ from the dale of such sale. Dated: April 21. 2005 RLE NO. 2004-24114-DE Regular four (4) year term tendered at sate. MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thio eete mey be 2004 in instrument 1120759, in Barry county which case the redemption period shall be 30 days Regular four (4) year term January 1. 2006. through December 31. 2009 are limited solely to the return of the bid amouni Ameriquest Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated First Ward Councilmember: Member of the Board of Review: property and there is a shxiltaneous resolution with the borrower, tn that event, your damages, if any, on December 13, 2000 with the Calhoun County Register of Deeds in Liber 2269. Page 562 and NOTICE TO CREDITORS January 1. 2006. through December 31. 2009 rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the Oram, husband and wife, original mortgagors), to Hastings City Han for election to the following positions: Fourth Ward Councilmember: §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can Michigan 49546. by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage dated December 8, 2000, and recorded Notice is hereby given that the nominating petitions are available at the Office of the City Clerk at Regular four (4) year term WILLIAM AZKOUL P C. IS ATTEM PT1NG TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAIN ED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE Ml UTA RY DUTY. Default having been made in the condition* of a East 1/2 of he Southeast 1/4 Section 13. Town 2 North, Range 9 West. Hope Township. Barry County. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA been assigned to Northpointe Bank, whose address is 770 Kerwnoor SE. Suite 201, Grand Rapids. NOMINATING PETITIONS Third Ward Councilmember: NOTICE OF MORTflAGF FORECLOSURE The premises are located in the Township of Hope. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 330 feet of the East 356 feet of the The redemption period shall be 6 months from File #054281F01 Regular four (4) year term Bingham Farm*. Michigan 48025-5822 File #052745F01 County. Michigan at 10O p.m. on April 26. 2005. according to the recorded plat thereof recorded in Uber 5 of Plats on Page 72. Barry County Records Systems. Inc 30400 Telegraph Rd Sle 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 January 1. 2606 through December 31. 2009 Attorneys For Union Federal Bank Of Indianapolis 'Union Federal Saving Bank of Indianapolis) 30400 Telegraph Rd Sts 200 some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings In Barry tendered st sate, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mode In the conditions of a mortgage made by James Oram situated in Township of Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Second Ward Councilmember: from the date of such sale. Dated: April 7. 2005 For more information, please cal: FC W 248.593.1312 Trott A Trott. P.C. foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or December 4,2000, and recorded on December 13. 2000, in Uber 2269. Page 553 of the Calhoun Count/ Register of Deeds, which mortgage has 19. 2005. Said premises are For more information, please call: FC X 248 593 1302 January 1, 2006, through December 31.2009 which case the redemption period shall be 30 days Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ Yankee Spnngs, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 44 of Gacktets Payne Lake Plat, Trott A Trott, P.C. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Shore. Number 1, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 38. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in 5.75% per annum. gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage '#111 be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that evert, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in O0MO9O6 Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Twelve And 57/100 Dollars ($135,912.57), including mortgage the sum of Seventy-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Seven and 87/100 Dollars (S73.927.87) including interest at the rate of A Investment Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern Avenue. SE. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507. dated the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ Maple Grove Township Rod Crothers, Supervisor such records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One described as: Lots 33.34.35.36. and 37 of Sunset Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ gagee, dated January 3. 2003 and recorded January 10, 2003 in Instrument Number 1095300. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds There is claimed to be dut on 5. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown. Barry County, Michigan, and are DELTON. Ml 49046 mortgage made by Keith Tobias and Verna Tobias, husband and wife, to Cascade Financial, toe., mort­ Union Federal Bank Of Indianapoks, Mortgagee, be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 .*00 PM. on May (269)945-9585 MMJTARYDUTY MORTGAGE SALx Default has been made in the conditions of a dated June 13, 2002, and recorded on June 25, 2002 in instrument 1082769. in Barry county gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will 206 S. BROADWAY P.O. BOX 522 MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn Fruin. an Unmarried Man. original mortgagors), to interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ 4-13-05 STEVEN NUNEMAKER RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 49058 (269)943-2194 return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus the conditions of a mortgage made by Ross L February 24. 2005. claims against the estate will be forever barred tion therewith, additional buffering and/or screening standards ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be resanded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, yout Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road, within the Township, as required under the pro'tskxis 2. Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission at OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTAC r OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YCU ARE IN ACTIVE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. RLE NO. 2005-24265-DE Estate of HERBERT SCHOOLENBERG. Date of of the Township Zoning Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. Township Zoning Ordinance, entitled Schedule of Regulations, to consider a request to THIS ARM K A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO CO J_ECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION °**87’ ed eoleiy to the return of the bid amount aka James R. Oram and Robin Oram aka Robin L. December 20. 2003. and recorded on January 14. records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc.. Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2004-X1. under the Pooling and Servicing agree­ ment. dated as of March 1. 2004. without recourse as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Two Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Three And 05/I00 Dollars ($72.623 05). including interest at 8.25% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ est bidder tor the purpose of satisfying the amounts duo and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sale, including attorney's fees allowed by law, the premises in said mortgage located in the City of Battle Creek. Calhoun County and which are described as fol­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will lows: The West 1/2 of Lot 113 and all of Lot number 114 of Graves' addition, according to the plat there­ of. recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 5. in the office of the Register of Deeds for Calhoun County. 168 Ann Ave., Battle Creek. Ml PP#3550-00-120-0 which has an address of 168 Ann Avenue. Battie Creek. Michigan 49017. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 in which caso the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Northpointe Bank 770 Kenmoor Se Suite 201 Grand Rapids. Ml 49546 Dated: March 30. 2005 Drafted by: William M Azkoul (P40071) Middleville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 of Block 8 ol Keeler's Addition Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa Avenue. NW Suite 205-C Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)458-1315 ment. dated as of March 1. 2004, without recourse 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 100 PM. on April 26,2005 Said premises are situated in Village of to the Village of Middleville according to the record­ ed plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 40 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned tn accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: March 31. 2005 For more information, ptease call: FC H 248.593 1300 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass­ Through Certificates. Series 2004-X1. under the Pooling and Servicing agree­ Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite S052206F01 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 21. ZOOS - Paqe .1 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OU^ OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages. If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interesL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Connie Brooks and Michael 0 Brooks, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Old Kent Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 17. 2000, and recorded on February 24. 2000 in instrument 1041415. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Five And 72/100 Dollars ($83,925.72). including interest at 11.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1X PM. on May 5. 2005. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 635 of the City, formerly Village, at Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale Dated: April 7. 2005 For more information, please call: FC X 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4042638F02 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This satemsy be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the condibonr of a mortgage made by William Chrysler and Deborah Chrysler, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Ameriquest Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated October 9. 2002. and recorded on October 21, 2002 in instrument 1089773, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Franklin Credit Management Corporation as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on v.hich mortgage there is claimed to be due at me iate hereof ’he sum of One Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand Forty-Two And 91/100 Dollars ($166,042.91), including interest at 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 00 PM, on May 19. 2005. Said premises Middleville. are Barry situated in Michigan, County, of Village are and described as: Lot 1 of Solomon Addition to the Village of Middleville according to the Recorded Plat thereof as Recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 61. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 21. 2005 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593 1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Corporation Franklin Credit . Management 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #043484F02 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ oetaw WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ . wonen ano jimane wonen. nusoano ano wire (“Mortgagor), to Chemical Bank Shoreline (the ‘Bank“). dated January 14. 2003. and recorded on the Amendment to Future Advance Mortgage dated October 11, 2004, and recorded on October 13, 2004. as Document No. 113590, Barry County Register of Deeds (the -Mortgage"), is in default. The amount due on the Mortgage at the date of this Servicing Corp /, dated February 29, 2000, and sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand One Hundred recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on March 21. 2000, in Document No. 1042311, et. seq, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due as of the date of this Notice the sum of $131,891.55. together with interest at 8.50 percent Thirteen and 37/100 Dollars ($108,113.37). notice, tor principal. Interest (accruing at 9.25% per annum), fees, expenses and late charges is the Notice is given that the Mortgage wiH be fore­ closed by sale of the premises described below at public auction to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, on Thursday. May 19. 2005, at 1 00 pm. for the pur­ of satisfying the amounts due on the Mortgage, together with interest, legal costs, statu­ pose tory attorneys' fees and also any taxes and insur­ ance that the Bank pays on or prior to the date of sale. The premises to be sold at the sale are Building m Hastings, Michigan, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court and/or for conducting such foreclosure sales for the County of Barry, described as follows: there wiH be offered at public sale, the premises, or some part thereof, described in said Mortgage as Township of Yankee Springs, County ol Barry, Michigan, described as: Lot 18 and 19, and that follows, to wit: PARCEL D: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST COR­ NER OF SECTION 3. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 37’49* part of Lof 17. of Oakwood Shores Plat. Described The land, premises and property situated in the as beginning at the comer common to Lots 17 and 18 at a point on Oakwood Drive; thence Southeasterly along the Easterly line of Lot 17, 30 feet, thence Southwesterly parallel with the tot line EAST ON THE NORTH SECTION LINE. 725 50 common to Lots 17 and 18. to the Southwesterly FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS line of Lot 17; thence Northwesterly along said DESCRIPTION: THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 89 DEGREES 37*49“ EAST ON THE NORTH SEC­ TION LINE 310.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 06'34' WEST 330.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 37’49“ WEST,31 OX FEET; Westerly line to Lot 17. 30.0 feet; thence Northeast along the tot line common to Lots 17 and 18, 99.8 feet to the beginning. Section 7. Town 3. North. Range 10 West. Yankee Springs Township, Barry County. Michigan Tax Parcel Nos. 08-16-140-011-00 and 08-IB140012-X. More commonly known as: 12565 Oakwood Shores Rd, Waytand. Michigan 49348-9055 The redemption period shall be six (6) months ING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 3: THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 03-07“ WEST ON THE WEST SECTION LINE; from the date of sale. 55 80 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF By: Bruce R. Grubb (P27632) THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE THE CENTER­ LINE RUNS AS FOLLOWS: SOUTH 84 DEGREES 22T)8“ EAST! 44.43 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 73 DEGREES 23’ 19“ EAST. 53.57 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 67 DEGREES 5335“ EAST. 53 33 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 60 DEGREES 4030“ EAST. 59.13 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 81 DEGREES Its: Attorney 2733* EAST. 77 19 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 85 the conditions of a mortgage made by Marvin Brice Custer, II., a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Lender LTD DBA Lake State Funding. Mortgagee, dated October 29. 2003. and recorded on November 18.2003 in instrument 1117762. in Barry county records Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Nine And 29/100 Dollars ($106,949 29), including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastinns at 1 00 PM. on May 19. 2005 Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 27 and 28. Yule' Addition (unrecorded) to Village of Freeport, described as; Commencing 4 rods West of Northwest comer of Lot-6, Block 12. Samuel Roush Addition. Village of Freeport for point of beginning; thence West 8 rods, thence South 8 rods, thence East 8 rods, thence North 8 rods to point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated : April 21. 2005 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593 1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans. Inc 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #053817F01 okctt. Troy, Ml 40083-4003 The Firtu. u Advance Mortgage given by Thomas certain Mortgage made by Tracy L. Everts, a single woman, and Robert J. Durek, a single man. to Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco Finance EASEMENT BEING DESCRIBED AS COMMENC­ that evenL your damages, it any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SAlE • Default has been made in Detroit Legal News, 1409 Alien Road. Suite B, Barry County Register of Deeds, as amended by NORTH 00 DEGREES 0634- EAST. 330 00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A 86 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS. EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES. THE CENTERLINE OF SAID MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In FORECLOSURE may rescind this sale at any time prior to the end THENCE POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) January 21. 2003, as Document No. 1095815, 2005 at 1 p.m., at the East steps of the Circuit Court OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ NOTICE OF MORTGAGE POSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SER­ VICE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW. ATTENTION POTENTIAL PURCHASERS AT FORECLOSURE SALE: Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a/ Conseco Financing Servicing Corp.) per annum. NOW THEREFORE, Notice is hereby given that the power ol sale contained m said Mortgage has become operative and that pursuant to that power of sale and MCL 800.3201 et seq, on April 28. THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION CHEMICAL BANK SHORELINE ING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION of the redemption period. In that event, your dam­ ages. if any, shall be limited to return of your bid amount tendered al the sale, plus interest. Default having been made in the conditions of a Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ Dated: April 21. X05 CHEMICAL BANK SHORELINE Bruce R. Grubb • Vamum. Riddering. Schmidt & Howlett LLP Attorneys for National Bank of the Midwest 251 N. Rose Street, 4th Floor Kalamazoo Ml 49007 1110833.1 rrayno, uanunu ano Macomo uounues Phone (269) r77-6100 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE W HCVNt MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Steven M. Hawthorne, a single man of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgaged to Flagstar Bank. FSB dated the 28th day of January A.D. 2000, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 2nd day of February, A.D. 2000, in instrument #1040792 of Barry Records, on which mortgage is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for princjuU and interest, the sum of $367:18890 rW<r’H8pclred Eighty Seven Thousand. One Hundred Sixty Eight Dollars and Ninety Cents) including Interest there on at 9.87% (nine pint eight seven) percent per annum And no suit proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of state contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is liereby given that on. the 19th day of May. A.D., 2005, at 1:00 o'clock said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hasting*. Ml. Barry County, Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgaged. Which said premises are described as follows: Al! that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Hastings in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Lot 11. Indian Hills, as recorded in Uber 4 of Plats. Page 53. Barry County Records, also com­ mercing al the Southwest comer ol said Lot 11 for piece of beginning; thence South 30 feet to the Hastings City limits; thence East 120 feet; thence North to comer common to Lots 10 and 11 of said Plat; thence West on Section line of Lot 11.120 feet to the place of beginning, all being a part of (he Southeast 1/4 of Section 6. Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Commonly known as 575 Indian Hills Drive. Tax ID: 08-006-325-011-00. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption percent shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 14, 2005 WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO, LPA By: Daniel E Best (P-58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weltman. Weinberg & Reis Co., LP.A. 755 W. Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy. Michigan 48064 WWR404106940 । P’S ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIU­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason S. Boye and Amanda Boye. hueband and Wife, to Frst NLC Fmancal Services. LLC. mort­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Wayne L Hoffman and Michelle Hoffman, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc, mortgagee, dated July gagee, dated September 4. 2002 and recorded September 11. 2002 in Instrument Number 22. 2004 and recorded August 4, 2004 in Instrument Number 1131935, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum ol One Hundred Twenty-Seven 1087260, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by U S Bank National Association as Trustee of CSFBABS Trust Senes HEAT 2X2-4 by assignment submitted to and recorded bv the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Eight and 02/100 Dollars ($127,588.02) including interest at the rate due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Twenty-Nine and 95/1X Dollars of 8.40% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, ($120,029.95) including interest at the rate of 7.50% per annum. Ufider the power of sate con- notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or tamed in the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mort­ son .a part of them, at public venue at the Barry gage wR be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1X p m. on April 28. 2005 The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on April 28, 2005. The premises are located in the Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: PARCEL 1: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH­ EAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF Land situated In the CITY of HASTINGS. COUNTY of BARRY. STATE of Ml. to-wit; NLot 1 and the East 1/2 of Lot 2, end al that part of Lot 11 of James Dunning's replatted addition to the City formerly SECTION 30. TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST. Village of Hastings, described as beginning at a point on the North line of said Lot 11 where the line dividing the East and West 1/2 of Lot 2 of said Plat meets said North line of Lot 11; thence Souttw*61.5 feet to a point 3 feet South th* Westerly extension of the North hne n* uie South 1/2 of Lot 938 of the city, formerly V5age of Hastings: and dis­ THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 AC OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 30. A DISTANCE OF 508 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PAR­ ALLEL WITH THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION. A DISTANCE OF 400 FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID NORP I LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST tant West 17.5 leet from the East line of sMd Lot 11; 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4. A DISTANCE OF thence East pandM with said North line to the Southerly extension of said dividing Hne between 359.5 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF THE the East and West Itt of Lot 2: thence Northerly along said Southerly extension of the line dividing NORTH AVENUE AND THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH the East t to West 1/2 o.' Lot 2 to the Ptacu of Beginning. And at that part M Lot 11, lying East of SAID NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 359.5 the dividing line between the East and West 1/2 of Lot 2. where said Line is extended Southeasterly at right angles with Green Street at a point where said Line intersects the West Hne of Lot 938. of the orig­ inal Plat of the Village, new City of Hastings, FEET; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE. 130 FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTH 1/4 TO THE CENTERLINE OF according to the recorded Plat thereof, all being in Block 1 of James Dunning Addition to the City, for­ SAID NORTH AVENUE; THENCE NORTHEAST­ ERLY ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO THE TRUE merly Village of Hastings, according to the record­ ed Plat thereof EXCEPT Al that part of UK 11 of PLACE OF BEGINNING PARCEL 2 COMMENCING AT THE NORTH­ EAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF James Dunning's replatted addition to the Qty. for­ merly Village of Hastings, lying East cf the Southerly extension of the dividing Hne between the East and West 1/2 of Lot 2 of said Plal and SouVi of SECTION X. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST; THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF a Hne which lies 3 feet South of and parallel with the THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION X. A Westerly extension of the North Hne of the South 1/2 of Lot 938 of the City, tormerty VMage of DISTANCE OF 508 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PAR­ Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. ALLEL WITH THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 UNE OF SAID SECTION. A DISTANCE OF 400 FEET; The redemption period shall be 6 months fror.i the date of such sate, unless the property is determined THENCE EAST. PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH abandoned in accordance with MCLA §6X 3241a. - ■ - fill ■■ H . .i ^i' n ,-i — -■ f| Q/A in wmen case me reoempuon penoo snai oe jq diys from the date of the sate. TO AIX PUR­ JNE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4, A DISTANCE OF 359.5 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF NORTH AVENUE; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG 1. E CENTERLINE OF SAID NORTH AVENUE TO THt" PLACE OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTING THEPEFROM COMMENCING AT THE NORTH­ EAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION X. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST; THENCE WEST 278 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the bor­ rower. In that event, your damages, if any. are kmrted solely to the return of the bid amount tendervd at sale. Deled: March 31. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCI­ ATES PC Attorneys for U S Bank Nations. Association as Trustee of CSFB ABS Trust Series HEAT 2002-4. As Assignee P.O. Dox 5041 Troy. Ml 48X7-5041 (248) 457-1OX Rte No. 231.4393 ASAP640471 3/31, 4/7. 4/14, 4/21 253 59 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 68 DEGREES 28 MiNUTES X SECONDS EAST 189.16 FEET TO A POINT ON THE CENTERLINE OF NORTH AVENUE: THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA Bea §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foredoemg mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with WIW the borrower. In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to ttie return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: March 31, 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. As MortgapeePO Box 5041 Read Ik Troy. Ml 48X7-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 199.1963 owmu BANNER! DEGREES 3238“ EAST. 68 85 FEET; THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 23’ 43“ EAST. 178.84; THENCE NORTH 70 DEGREES 39’38“ EAST. 195.61 FEFT; THENCE NORTH 77 DEGREES FOR SALE BY OWNER 38'27“ EASI 47 96 FEpT. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 23’06“ EAST. 120.42 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGREES 03-51“ EAST 174.83 FEET TO THE POINT OF ENDING SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS. RESERVATIONS. RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF RECORD. PRQDL’CT IF ANY The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned pursuant to MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale or abandonment, if abandonment occurs after sale BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY, P.C. Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco Financing Servicing Corp.) BY: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E Eighth Street. P.O Box 5817 Traverse City, Michigan 49606-5817 (231)941-9660 auw Hastings City Bank HCB Mortgage Company 30 Year Fixed 30 Year Fixed-Biweekly 20 Year Fixed 2J Year Fixed - Biweekh 15 Year Fixed IS Year Fixed-Biweekly 7 Year Balloon 3 Year ARM 1 Year ARM DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOL KNPERGARTEN 2005-2006 Pletuf attend an informational meeting on: Wednesday. April 27,2005 3:30pm or 6:00pm it the Elementary School Conference Room (Brtad The Office! Leam about the ALL DAY EVERY DAY Kindergarten Program Bring Your Kindergartner! City of Hastings. 1012 N. Ferris Street. The vaulted ceiling and unique interior make this 1,920-squarefoot Cape Cod a must see. This 3-bedroom home includes 2.5 baths, high efficiency natural gas beat, central air. whole house fan. finished basement, main flour laundry, main floor office. 2 gas log fireplaces, large maple kitchen, mature trees, private fenced yard. 2 outbuildings, deck, elevated play center, and a 2-stall insulated finished garage. Priced at S165.000. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 269-945-2859 or 269-838-1215. INTEREST RATE POINTS APR 5.175 6 000 5.750 5X75 5.500 5.625 5J75 6375 5X75 0.00 000 000 000 000 0.00 0.00 000 000 5WI 6.057 5138 5X55 5610 5.729 3.503 8 513 7.735 Call Karlafor Your Free Pre-Approval Today! 269-945-2401 e �Page 12 - Thursday. April 21, 2005 - The Hastings Banner THIS RAM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTWO TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OSTANED WILL BE USED FOR THAT .’‘URT-OSE. kLEASE CONTAL ’ OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BE.OW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MRJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made In the contftiorm ol a mortgage made by Jefl A. Slunk* and Vickie M. Stanek. a*a Vteta M Slunk*, hueband and wde. » Old Kent Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation, mortgagee, dated Juno 20 2000 and recorded July 13.2000 in Instrument Number 1046737, Barry County Records. Said mortgage la now held by The Chase Manhattan Bank as Trustee lor ths DLJ ABS Trust Mortgage Paw-Through Certificates, Series 2000-7 by aswgnment dated December 18. 2001 and recorded on January 4. 2002 in Instrument Number 1072433 . Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum ot Fifty-Seven Thousand Sa Hundred Forty-One and 11/100 Dolors (137.641.11) including interest at the rate of 10.00% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m the mortgage and the statutes of the State of McNgan. notice is hereby given •hat the mortgage wfl be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 CO p.m. on May 12. 2005. The premises are located in the Township of OrangeviHe. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 1/2 of toe Southwest 1/4 of Section 18 and the East 1/2 of fee East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 ail in Section 18. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, OrangevRe Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date o! such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned m accordance with MCLA §600324la. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale TO ALL PURCHASERS The foreclos­ ing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 'Yd party buys the property and there is a simuManoous resolution with tne borrower. In that event your damages, if any, are limited soiety to the return of the bld amount tendered at sale Dated April 14. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for The Chase Manhattan Bank as Trustee tor the DLJ ABS Trust Mortgage Pass-Through CerMcates. Senes 2000-7 Aa Aswgnee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 288 0655 ASAP842366 04/14. 04/21. 04/28. 05/05 flOMCMT Robert A. Tremain A P.C. te a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt and any Information obtained will be used fqy that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by RICHARD J. ALWARD AMD STEPHANIE A. ALWARD. MAR­ RIED to PNC BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION. Mortgagee, dated November 29. 2001. and record­ ed on December 11. 2001. as Instrument No. 1071162 Barry County Records. Michigan, and ass»gned by said mortgagee to on which mortgage there s claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred fifty one thousand three hun­ dred sixty and 12/100 Dollars ($151,360.12), including interest at 7.240% per annum. Under the power ot sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wfN be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some pari ol them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml, at 1 00 p.m. on Apnl 28. 2005. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. Barry County. Michigan and are described AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made m the forms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Archie W. Boyd, a single man, Mortgagor, to Mortgage F’jctronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for Lender. Mortgagee, dated the 4th day of December. 2002 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, tor The County of Barry and THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION MLITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TH« Mto may ba raadndad by the toractoaing mortgagaa. In 2003 in Instrument Number 1115483. and Affidavit THIS FIRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTBB’TING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BfFORMATION OBTAINED WMX BE UBED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW B YOU ARE M ACTIVE MRJTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James A. Wmktoveren and Dianna L Vankiaveren. husband and wife, to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated Juno 28. 2002 and recorded August 16, 2002 In of Scrivener s Error to correct legal description dated October 28, 2004 and Recorded November MORTGAGE SALE - Dalault has been made Uber 6190, Pago 741, ond end re-recorded to cor­ There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the the conditions ol a mongage made by Daniel Kerthen, a single man. and Shatay A McGhee, a rect the county, on 02/10/06 in instrument number 1141300, Bany County Records. Said mortgage is State of Michigan, on the 14th day of January. 2003 in Document No. 1095474 of Barry County 02.2004. Dec f 1136670. Barry County Records Records, on which mortgage there Is claimed Io be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Seventy sum of Eighty-Five Thousand Hundred Seven and 46/100 Dollars ($85,707 46) including single woman, original mortgagors). Io Option One Mortgage Corporation. A CaMomia Corporation. now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Ameriquest Mortgege 93/100 ($76,440.93). and no suit or u. oceeding at law or In equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, interest at the rate of 3.50% per annum Under the Mortgagee, deled January 2S. 2004. and recorded SMurttios. power of sale contained in the mortgage and the on February 11. 2004 in inatrumant 11220S4. in Certificates . series 2003-X4, under the poofc^ *to statutes of the State ot Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by s sale Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage servicing egreomont dated as of November 1.2003 therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of May. of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Six Thousand Four Hundred Forty & Seven there Is claimed to be due at the data hereof the sum ol Ono Hundred Fourteen Thouaand Four Hastings in Berry County. Michigan at 1 .*00 p.m. on Hundred Eighteen And ie/100 Dollars ($114,418.16). Including interest at 7.4S% per May 5. 2005. The premises are located to the Village of NashviHe. Barry County. Michigan, and annum. Under the power ot sale conttned In eaid mort- gage wM be foreclosed by a sale at pubic auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County are described as: The East 50 feet of the West 107 Courthouse in Hastings, (that being the building where the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry is Addftton to the Village of Nashville, according to the tiage and the statute In auoh case made and pro­ vided, notica Is hereby given that eaid mortgage wB be toredoaod by a sale ol the mortgaged pramiees. 2005 at 1XX) o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mort­ teet of Lots 4 and 5 of Block 3 of A. W Phillip s held), of the premises described in said mortgage, recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 6. Castleton Township, Barry County. or some part ol them, at put* vendue, at me Barry County Courthouse In Haatses MIO) PM. on May or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the Michigan. Also, the use of a driveway 6 teet in width 12,3006. amount due. as aforesaid on said mortgage, with and 60 feet to length commencing at the Southeast Said premisos are situated In Township ol interest thereon at 8.23000% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the comer of the above described parcel at a point on Assyria. Barry County. Michigan, and are daaertbed the North line of Frances Street 107 teet East of the attorney tees slowed by law, and also any sum or East line of Durkee Stroe-. running thence North 60 as: A parcel o< land In me Soutiweat IM ol Section 3. Town i North. Range 7 WaaL daeertbad aa: sums which may be paid by the undersigned, nec­ essary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: Al that cer­ tain piece or parcel of land situated in /he Township of Assyria. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and teet. thence East 6 feet, thence South 60 teet. described as follows, to wit: The West 350 teet of the North 1210 teet of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16. Town 1 North, Range 7 West. Assyrian Township. Barry County, Michigan. During the twelve (12) months immediately fol­ lowing the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant Ic MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 4/7/05 Mortgage Ftedrorw? Registration Systems, Inc. Mortgagee thence West 6 feet to the beginning. The redemp­ Commencing al me Southwest comer rd said Section 3: thence North on Section line 132 teet tion period shall be 6 months from the date of such thence Eaat paraM with South Section kw 170 sale, unless the property Is determined aba>atoned leet: mence Scum paraM w«h said Section me in accordance with MCLA $600.3241 a. in which 132 leal k> aaid Soum Section me: mence WM on said Section me 170 leal io ma place ol beginrmg. case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in foe event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower in that event, your damages, rf any. are hmrted solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale. Dated: except a parcel deeded to Michigm Stale Highway Commrsaion deaertbed in Uber 300 ot Daeda on the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, to whfctj case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: Aoril 14, 2005 For more information, ptease cal: FABRIZIO & BROOK. RC. FC G 248.593 1310 Jonathan L. Ergman (P56364) Attorney for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 868 W Big Beaver, Surte 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Attorneys For Option One Mortgage Corporation, A COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION California Corporation BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-362-2600 Trott & Trott, P.C. WILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. B ATTEMPTING TO OBTAINED THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE Through without recourse by assignment doted Mvoh 1$, 2005 ond recorded on March 21, 2005 in Instrument Number 1143000 . Barry County Records. There is claimed to be duo on such mortgago the sum of Ono Hundred Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Five and 53/100 DoRars ($100,475.53) Including interest at ths rate of 8.75% per annum. Under the power ot sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of MtaNgan. nottoo is hereby given that the mortgage wfl be foreclosed by a sate ol the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at public venue at too Bany County Courthouse In Hastings In Bany County. Michigan at 1XX) p.m. on Moy 5. 2005, Tho pramteee are located in Township ol Yankee Springs, Bany Count;. Mktoigan, and are described as: Lot 12, Parker's Lakewood PtaL aocordtog to ptat thereof as recorded in Uber 3 on Pago(s) 34 of Plats. Bany County RooonX The redemptirperiod sMI be 6 months from too date of aucf eate, unteea too property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordmca with MCLA rescind the sate in toe event a 3rd perty buys toe Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc.. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 . Paso the Soum 33 00 leet mereol tor public taghway pur- for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc. 4/7,4/14,4/21,4/28 asaot-Backod §600.324ia. In vtoich case too tMtemption period chai bo 30 days from the dote of Waste TO ALL PURCHASERS: The forectooing r.xxIg^M con posss. The redemption period shaH be 6 months from (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 207.1958 ASAP641326 Inc., Page 07. In me Office ol me RegUer rd Deads lor Barry County. Michigan, subject to eaaamerda over April 7. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys 30400 "tetegreph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fanns, Michigan 48025-5822 Rte F053623F01 omm property and there is a NmuOanoouB reoufotion wNh toe borrower. In tool event, your damages. I any, are kmOedaotefy to too return of the bid amouY ten­ dered at sate. Dated: April 7.2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities, Inc., asset-Backod Pass Througl' Certificates, series 2003-X4, under the poolng and servicing agreement dated as of November 1,2003 without recourse. Ae Aoaignoo P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 214.1788 MILITARY DUTY. Default having been made in toe conditions of a THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION single woman, whose address is 168 Ann Avenue, Battie Creek, Michigan 49017, and Bond Mortgage as: THE W 1/2 OF FIVE ACRES IN THE NW COR­ WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ & Investment Corporation, a corporation organized POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT and existing under toe taws ot the State of NER OF THE NE 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 OF SEC­ TION 10. TOWN 4 N. RANGE 0 W. IRVING TWP.. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. BEING 330 FEET N AND S BY 660 FEET E AND W The redemption period shall bo 12 months from tne date of such sale. ' THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern Avenue, MILITARY DUTY. SE. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be reednded by the foreclosing mortgagee, tn that aveht, your damages. If any, shall be limn­ ed sotefy to the return of the bld amount tan* the conditions of a mortgage made by Angela Moran and Linda Kasti. original mortgagors), Io Suite 300 The Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Information please cal: ed on April 9. 2001 in instrument 1057876, in Barry (246) 540-7701 county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Finance, Group/Consumer CIT Rapids. Michigan 49507. dated Mortgagee to HSBC Bank USA. as Trustee in trust Loan Trust Inc., Asset Backed Pass Through Certificates Series 200341E- 3 as assignee by an assignment, on which mort­ on March 4, 2004 in instrument 1123177, in Barry Nine Hundred Forty Nine Dollars and Thirteen county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there law having been instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the Four And 91/100 Dollars ($70.68491). inducing the lobby of the Calhoun County Justice Center, interest at 11.49% per annum. 161 E. Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek, Michigan Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ that being toe place of holding the Circuit Court for gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ the County of Calhoun a! public venue to the high­ vided, notice is hereby given that sted mortgage w«l est bidder for toe purpose of satisfying the amounts of the mortgaged premises, due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with or some part ot them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM, on May the legal tees and charges of the sate, including 5. 2005. mortgage located in the City of Battle Creek, attorney 's tees allowed by law, the premises in said Calhoun County and which are described as foF Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land iucated in the The West 49 feet of the South 110 teet of Lot No. Northeast comer of tie South 1/2 of the Southeast 73 of Grave's addition to Battle Creek, according to 1/4 of Section 35. Town 3 North. Range 8 West. the ptat thereof recorded in Uber 4 ol Plats, on Page 43, in toe office of the Register of Deeds from Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan oesenoeo as ronows. Beginning at tne ivonneast comer of the above described land; thence West 220 teet; thence South 198 teet; thence East 220 teet; thence North 196 teet to tire place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date al such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days Calhoun County, Michigan, Greenwood 0 which has an address of 128 Greenwood Avenue, Battle Creek. Michigan 49017. The redemption period shaH be six (6) months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 in which case the rede.-nption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sate. Northpointe Bank Dated: April 7. 2005 For more information, please call: 770 Kenmoor SE Suite 201 FC D 248.593 1309 Grand Rapids, Ml 49546 Trott & Trott. P.C. Dated: March X, 2005 Attorneys For HSBC Bank USA, as Trustee in trust WMam M. Azkoul (P4X71) for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trost Inc., Asset Backed Pass Through Certificates Series 2003-HE-3 Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa Avenue, NW 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Suite 205-C Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-6822 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 omm* 128 Avenue. Battie Creek, Ml 49017 PPF356GO0O95- from the date of such sate. Rte F044120F02 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in » — -4 ▼, - — . -I -.X. . J xwjtw - if 114,1 ■- 1 ri r* ano iracy wysko, nusoano ana wire, ong.nai mon- mont 1118558. in Bany county records, Mtehlgan, Cents ($16,049.13) and no suit or proceedings at 13,2005, at 11XX) a.m„ the undersigned wiH seR in Barry County, MtUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may bo cipal and interest the sum of Sixteen Thousand the sum of Seventy Thousand Six Hundred Eighty- of Hastings, POSE. PHASE CONTACT OUR OPRCE KT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MRJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TMs oMo may bo upon which there is now claimed to be due for prin­ on December 13, 2000 with toe Calhoun County power ol sate contained in the mortgage, and the statute In such case made and provided, on May Said premises are situated to Charter Township WE OBTAM WIL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MORTGAGE SALE - DetauR has boon made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert M. VanHaltsma Jr., a married man and Kathy VanHattsma, his wife, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, toe., Mortgagee, dated February 25,2004, and recorded Michigan 49546. by virtue ol an Assignment of Mortgage deled December 8, 2000. and recorded gage there is claimed to be due st the date hereof be foreclosed by a sale tNG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE 08TAM W8X BE USED POR THAT PUR­ been assigned to Nortopointe Bank, whose address Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 6, 2000, and record­ for Citigroup Mortgage Grand THB RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ 1 December 4.2000. and recorded on December 13, 2000, in Uber 2269. Page 553 of the Calhoun - J County Register ot Deeds, which mortgage is 770 Kenmoor SE, Suite 201, Grand Rapids. dared at sata, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mads In 401 South Old Woodward Avenue the date ol such sale, unless determ.ned aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated March 31. 2005 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593 1305 Trott & Trott. P.C Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite F051739F01 omimh THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE made in the conditions of a mortgage made by April Mead, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., mortgagee, dated October 3. 200? and recorded October 12, real estate mortgage made by LaVonza Wilson, a Node« Of Mortgage Foreclosure Selo THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that went, your damages, If any, shaH be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at aale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donald L Blaszak . Jr and Linda S. Btaazak. husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated December 19. 2001. and recorded on January 3. 2002 in instrument 1072284, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Eight And 87/100 Dollars ($91,898.87). including Interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM, on April 28. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry Count)-. Mi-toigan, and are described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 post of Sectton 28. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Hope Township, Barry County. Michigan; thence North 89 degrees 55 minutes 28 seconds West 35 35 feet to the Easterly line of Cordes Drive, according to the recorded Plats of Roy K. Cordes SubdMston and Roy K. Cordes Subdivision No.1 as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 14. and Uber 4 of Plats on Page 49 respectively; thence the foltowing courses along said Easterly hne of Cordes Drive to the point of beginning; North 18 degrees 19 minutes 42 sec­ onds West. 170.03 feet; thence North 1 degree 05 minutes 03 seconds West. 557.93 teet to the point of beginning; thence North 01 degree 05 minutes 03 seconds West 0.24 feet along said Easterly tone Cordes Drive; thence North 14 degrees 54 minutes 52 seconds West. 124.84 teet along said Easterly line of Cordes Drive; thence South 88 degrees 01 rnmute 58 seconds East. 261.23 teet; thence South 14 degrees 54 minutes 52 seconds East. 79.43 feet, thence South 01 degree 05 minutes 03 sec­ onds East. 43.60 teet; thence North 88 degrees 04 minutes 09 seconds West. 250.35 teet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE S^LE Default has been Notice Of Mortgage Ferectommy Sete Dated: March 31.2005 Assignee of Mortgagee Attorney for: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A Tremain & Associates. P.C. Notice Of Mortgage Foredoeure Sate THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ (816)458-1315 bastings High School b looking for a varsity head football coach. We are looking for someone who wiH make a comndtment to the football progiam and the community of Hastings, a person willing to develop a sound, competitive high school program, and someone with experience and the drive to help student athletes to be successful. If interested, contact Steve Hoke, athletic (flrector. Hastings High School, 269-94M409, Extension 2, or shokeShas6kl2.ora by April 29th. Ono Hundred Nine Thousand Five Hundred Forty­ Seven And 15/100 DoRars ($109,547.15), inducing Thousand Ona Hundred BgMy-Tteo And 96/100 Dotars ($150,182.96), indurflng intereat at 8% par interest at 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort- be forectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pari of them, st public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM, on May 12,2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Bany, Bany County. Mtahigan, and are described as: Commencing at tiie Southeast comer of Section 9, Town 1 North. Range 9 West, Bany Township. Barry County, Michigan; thence North 00 degrees 41 minutes 40 seconds West. 831.00 teet along the East line of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 34 minutes 13 seconds West, 1292.45 feet; thence North 00 degrees 50 minutes 34 seconds West. 272.44 teet along toe West line of toe East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 ol said Section to toe troe point of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 50 minutes 34 seconds West. 293.89 feel along sted Wost Ine; thence South 89 degrees 43 minutes 51 seconds East, 380.07 feet; thence South 00 degrees 50 min­ utes 34 seconds East, 293.89 teet; thence North 89 degrees 43 minutes 5) seconds West, 380.07 teet to the Point of Beginning. Subject to an easement for public highway purposes for Kingsbury Road The redemptton period shaH be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aband~*d in accordance wtth MCLA 800.3241a. in which case thn redemption period shall Is 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: April 14. 2005 For more information, please cal: FC R 248,593,1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. bo forectoeed by a sate of toe mortgaged premteos, 12.2005. Middtovifte, Bany County, Michigan, and are doocribed aa: Lot 17, Ridgevtew, aococdtog to too 32. Barry County Records ine reoompuon penoo snae oo o monmo rrom doned in accordance wtth MCLA 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shal bo X days from toe dale of such sale. Dated: April 14, 2005 For more information, pieces cal: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott A Trott. P.C. ____ _ _______ Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 304X Telegraph Rd Ste 200 t Bingham Ferms. Mtehigen 48025-5822 Ate #047337F03 Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite *034983F02 'markr. F ARADOWSKJ WRITE IN FOR DELTON SCHOOL BOARD . : i -n. .$ rT.-rnyr—i �The Hastings Banner - Thuraday, April 21. 2005 - Page 13 Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER 945-9554 Woman arrested for manslaughter in 4-year-old son’s death PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A 23-year-old woman was arrested at a home on Cressey Road last Wednesday afternoon, April 13. for manslaughter in connection with the death of her 4-year-old son. According to Prairieville Chief of Police Larry Gentry. Samantha Lynn DeKoster Dutton was charged with manslaughter. The warrant was held by the Benton Harbor Police Department. Middleville motorist arrested for fleeing and eluding HASTINGS — A 29-year-old motorist from Middleville was arrested for fleeing and eluding a police officer last Thursday morning on Jefferson Street near Grand. A trooper from the Michigan State Police Hastings post stopped a red Chevy Lurnina for a windshield violation, and as the trooper approached the vehicle the young man driving the car sped off. After a brief chase through the area near Church Street, he finally was stopped on Green. The driver. Timothy M Birman, was found to have had six prior driver's licence suspensions and the plate on the vehicle was improper. . As Birman was being arrested for fleeing and alluding, he was reported to have told the officer. "For a minute I thought I could get away with it..** Two Kalamazoo area men arrested in burglary THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP — Two Kalamazoo area men. ages 29 and 21. were arrested Friday night in connection with a break-in on Davis Road. They were lodged in the Bany County jail on charges of home invasion fifth degree, possession of burglary tools, fleeing, elud­ ing resisting, and obstructing a police officer, and possession of marijuana charges. Troopers from the Michigan State Police, Hastings post were dispatched to a breaking and entering in progress when the homeowner came home while his house was being ransacked. He contacted 911 and hid in his vehicle waiting for police to arrive. The three suspects left the residence. One fled the area on foot and is still at large. T\vo left the residence in a van. Sgt. Tony Stein from the Bany County Sheriff's Department, who was responding to assist the troopers, observed the suspect vehicle leaving the scene. He attempted to initiate a traffic stop on the vehicle and a high-speed pursuit ensued. The pursuit last­ ed approximately 15 minutes and covered a large area of Tbornapple. Yankee Springs, and Orangeville townships. The van ran off the road while troopers, a deputy, and a conservation officer pursued. Two subjects fled the scene on foot and were arrested after a foot chase. Stolen jewelry from the residence was located on the two arrested men. as well as in the vehicle. Two suffer minor injuries in traffic accident HASTINGS — Officers from Hastings City Police Department responded to a minor personal injury accident April 14 at die intersection of Green and Park streets The 11 a.m. crash occurred when a vehicle being driven by Crystal Fillion, 21 of Lake Odessa, ran into the back of a vehicle being driven by Patricia Bellgraph. 51 of Hastings. Both vehicles were west bound on Green Street and the Bellgraph vehicle was struck as she was attempting to turn north onto Park Street. Tne extent of injuries to both drivers was unknown. Lansing man critically injured in truck rollover crash YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — A rollover personal injury accident was reported to Central Dispatch 911 April 13 near the comer of South Norris and Gun Lake roads. An off-duty Wayland firefighter called 911 after coming upon the truck on its top with the male driver still inside. The man from Lansing was extricated and according to a family member, is currently in the hospital in critical condition. Counterfeit $20 bin passed at local gas station -■ - HASTINGS — Officers recovered a suspected counterfeit $20 bill that was turned in at the Citgo Gas Station on North Broadway April 12, ' A man used the twenty to pay for gas, and an employee noted that the bill failed the color marker test Officer Eric Ingram was able to track down the patron who passed the bill and it does not appear that he was even aware that it was counterfeit. The complaint and bill have been turned over to the Secret Service. Kentwood teen apprehended in ‘zero tolerance’ HAS 11NGS — Officers responded to • suspicious situation complaint in the 800 block of South Hanover Street April 13, after witnesses reported two subjects entering a home through a window. Officers Dennis Lajcak and Eric Ingram confronted a 17-year-old Kentwood teen at the residence, who told officers that she was slaying there and had been locked out While officers spoke with the teen they detected alcohol on her breath. Further investigation revealed an 0.038% blood alcohol content, which is in violation of the state's zero tolerance level. The teen was cited and turned over to the custody of the homeowner. / ar Sale \iiloniali\e $110 AMISH LOG BED w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 2001 CADILLAC SLS: silver exterior, gray leather interi­ or, power windows, power locks, heated seats ^front & back), CD/tape player, Bose stereo system, Onstar sys­ tem. Excellent condition in­ side & out. regular mainte­ nance. Only 56,000 miles. You don't want to miss this deal. Asking $18,750 rare obo. Call (269)9484)502 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought, never used). Still on roll. New $800 - sell $295. (517)2044)600 AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, $500 obo. (269)9484)502 SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pi How top mat­ tress set, $175. (517)719-8062 FOR SALE 2001 Kia Sephia. automatic, 4 door, air, well maintained, 57,000 miles, 1 owner, $5,700. Call (269)945­ 9340. Saltufial LA ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKETSUNDAY, APRIL 24. 400 EXHIBI­ TORS. FIRST SHOW OF 2005! RAIN OR SHINE 730AM-4:00PM, LOCATED AT THE FAIRGROUNDS, RIGHT IN ALLEGAN, MICH. $3 ADM. wwwuilieganantiques.com / ar Reni FOR RENT: house, Hast­ ings, 2 bedrooms, $600 month + deposit, utilities. (269)792-6794 OFFICE SPACE AVAILA­ BLE 607 N. Broadway, Hast­ ings. 450 to 1800 sq. ft. Rent all or part. Cali Cindi at (269)945-3495. (airai’e Sale 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. 4 FAMILY GARAGE SALE Saturday April 23rd, 9am3pm. 532 W. Carlton Center Rd. located 1/2 mile North of M-43, West of Hastings Rd. Real Rotate ATTENTION HOME OWNERS A FIRST TIME BUYERS! Need extra cash? Wanting to do some spring home improvements? We can help! Good credit. Bad credit. Self Employed - We say Yes to all these. Call Christina jishop at Security Mortgage, (269)795-2304 of­ fice or (269)838-9782 cel). KALKASKA COUNTY: 5.07 wooded acres 5 miles south­ east of Torch Lake. Drive­ way and cleared site. Count}’ maintained blacktop road, underground electric A tele­ phone, natural gas. $39,900, $1,000 down, $450 month, 11% land contract. www.northemlandco.com. Northern Land Company, 1­ 800-968-3118. DRIVERS A OWNER OP­ ERATORS! Looking for home? Local PAD opportu­ nities now available! Due to rapid growth. Central Trans­ port seeks O/O & drivers wanting to run their own business from Lansing ter­ minal. As one of the fastest growing LTL carriers in the nation, CT offers excellent opportunity and unlimited earnings potential. 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Call (269)664-3303 or (269)762-0041. ( an! al I hank $ CARD OF THANKS Thank you to all our family members, friends and ’ neighbors for your kindness and comforting messages expressed at the passing of our mother, RUTH M. RICE Your cards, flowers and contributions to the Woodlawn Meadows Recreation fund in her honor are deeply appreciated. Each of you who was able to come in person to bid a last “goodbye'’ brought a comfort to us that we will always treasure ATTENTION HOME OWNERS A FIRST TIME BUYERS! Need extra cash? Waiting to do some spring bjme improvements? We can help! Good credit. Bad credit. Self Emp’oyed - We say Yes to all these. Call Christina Bishop at Security Mortgage, (269)795-2594 of­ fice or (269)838-9782 cell. DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. NEED A DECK built or a privacy fence or a chain link fence in stalled? Call for estimatea, (269)945-9340. R 4c G'S Cleaning Service. Are you tired of coming home after a long day at work to a dirty house? Let us clean for you. Specializ­ ing in home and office clear­ ing, very reasonable rates, satisfaction guaranteed, day and evening appointments available, also will consider Saturdays. Call (616)374­ 0701, insured. SPRING/FALL CLEANUP: Bonus for new contracts. Family owned & operated. (269)623-2518. TIDY HOME CLEANING Service. Home A Office cleaning for all your needs. Weekly, semi-monthly, monthly or that special one time. In business for 20 years serving southeast Kent A all of Barry County. Al 1 work­ ers bonded. Call (269)948­ 8508 or (269)945-9448. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ari Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: • Ghulan H. Bhola, 53. of New York state, was sentenced last week in Barry County Circuit Court to 60 months on pro­ bation. 90 days in jail with credit for 73 days served. $108,994 in restitution and $370 in court costs for one count of failure to pay child support on his two minor children. The balance of his jail sentence will be suspended upon payment of $2,500 in court assessments. The charge is from January 1994 through the present in Hastings. This felony charge has a maximum penalty of four years in prison and/or $2,000 in fines. • Charles E. Oms, 30. of Dowling, was sentenced to a min­ imum of 29 months to a maximum of 180 months in prison, $ 1.240 in restitution and $620 in court costs and fines for one count of home invasion, second degree. The prison sentence will be served consecutive to any parole violation sentence he may receive. This felony charge is from February in Rutland Township. This charge has a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison and/or $3,000 in fines/ * Roger A. Salazar, 37, of Lake Odessa, was sentence to 60 months on probation, six months in jail with credit for one day served. $25,882.20 in restitution, and $370 in court costs and fines for one count of failure to pay child support on his two minor children. The balance of his jail sentence will be suspended upon successful completion of a residential substance abuse treat­ ment program. This charge is from January 1995 to December 2004 in Hastings. This felony charge has a maximum penalty of four years in prison and/or $2,000 in fines. * William R. Johnson. 17. of Lansing, was sentenced to two separate prison sentences and $680 in court costs and fines. The first prison sentence is for a minimum of 24 months to a maximum of 120 months for one count of receiving and concealing a stolen firearm. This felony has a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and/or $5,000 in fines. The second prison sentence is for a minimum of 24 months to a maximum of 180 months for one count of felony posses­ sion of a firearm. This charge has a maximum penalty of two years in prison and it is to be served prior to any other sen­ tence. These charges are from January in Woodland Township. • Dean Myers, 35. of Freeport, was sentenced to two years on probation, had his driver's license suspended for six months, six months in jail with credit for four days served. $1,600 in court costs and fines, substance abuse counseling. AA meetings and cognitive behavioral thinking classes while in jail for one count of possession of the controlled substance cocaine less then 25 grams. This charge is from February in Freeport and has a maxi­ mum penalty of four years in prison and/or $25,000 in fines. • Aaron D. Mead, 22. of Woodland, was sentenced to one year on probation, three days in jail with credit for three days served, and $740 in court costs and fines for one count of lar­ ceny in a building. This charge is from January in Hastings when Mead stole medical supplies from Pennock Hospital. This felony charge has a maximum penalty of four years in prison and/or $5,000 in fines. • Scott Taylor, 38, of Sturgis, formerly of Hastings, was sentenced to 12 months on probation, 30 days in jail with credit for 2 days served, and $620 in court costs and fines for two counts against him. The balance of his jail sentence will be suspended. The first charge was of delivery and/or manufacture of the controlled substance marijuana, a felony with the maximum penalty of four years in pri on and/or $20,000 in fines. The second charge was of maintaining a drug house a misde­ meanor with a maximum penalty of two years in jail and/or $25,000 in fines. These charges are from February in Hastings. few Tb report ducrunmauon =aU the Fair Horang Center al 61S43I-2W0 The HUD toil-free telephone number for the hearing tapaand to I -WO-927-9275 Full Service From Start to Finish! �Pao« 14 - Tlwraday. Apr* 21,2005 - The Hastings Banna Ehlers discusses social security, Schaivo case and other issues by Fran Faverman Stiff Writer Social security, jobs ii. Michigan, the environment, energy and the case of Terri Schiavo were among the topics covered Saturday by Third District Congressman Vem Ehlers, Republican, and a crowd of residents at an annual town meeting. As might be expected, much of the dis­ cussion was about social security and what should or should not be done. He commented. "There's a lot of politi­ cized discussion. We have never talked about privatizing social security." He defined privatization as "turning (social security) over to a private company to run under rules we establish." (While his definition is accurate, there are critics who maintain that his definition is more restrictive than the perception held by many members of the public, who use the term as shorthand for adding a private element to a public insurance program.) Using a chart from the Social Security Trustees Report 2005, he reiterated the relationship between income and outgo in benefits. The now-familiar scenario shows that in 2017 benefit payments begin exceeding revenues, leading to insolvency in 2041. At that point, benefits will have to be cut by about 27 percent. As revenues continue to lag behind benefit expendi­ tures, the situation becomes worse and benefit cuts increase. "It is a problem we have to deal with," said Ehlers. "I must say I admire Bush's courage. Ginion tried to address it — he appointed a commission and then backed off," observed Ehlers. He noted. "There is not much support for increasing the 6.2 percent rate. The cur­ rent cap (maximum annual wage) is $90,000 — some support for a slight increase in the cap to $100,000." Among other solutions are raising the retirement age from 65 to 67 (already done in the last overhaul of the system in the 1980s), changing the way the benefit formula is calculated, revising the Consumer Price Index by creating a special CPI for seniors, and adding personal accounts. He did not explain possible changes in the benefit for­ mula calculation, nor the special CPI for seniors. Responding to a question about American Association of Retired Persons' opposition to changes in social security. Ehlers said "The list is AARP's except for private accounts. Any bill will be a combi­ nation of these things; nobody will be hurt too much." He clarified carefully what kinds of accounts would be available to people who want to direct some of their social security contributions to private accounts. "The accounts available will be the same ones available to federal employees. There are five types of accounts in the federal Thrift Savings Plan." (The five accounts are gov­ ernment securities, common stocks, fixed income, small cap stocks and international stocks.) Turning to the national economy, he said that it was not sc bad. "The problem is Michigan. It is a state problem." he observed. "Michigan is get­ ting hit harder than other states. I don't know why. Less than half the jobs are going to Mexico. Several have gone to states in the South." he said, an allusion to the recent loss of 600 jobs at Steelcase in Grand Rapids. Hany Doele, chief executive officer, Pennock Hospital, weighed in on behalf of Pennock Hospital, the largest employer in Hastings, and sought help from Ehlers in getting the hospital reclassified from the Grand Rapids Medicare Wage Index to the Kalamazoo Medicare Wage Index. Ehlers agreed that Pennock was being treated unfairly, and added that it had been unin­ tentional. Dave Brinkert, local businessman, said he has been hurt by the downturn in the economy, and feels the state has hurt him more than it has helped him. He cited increases in his worker’s compensation and unemployment insurance rates. Eileen Ohler. local resident, expressed concerns about social security, the cost of health care and the environment. She said she is opposed to personal accounts, thinks Pennock is expensive, and is worried about what happens to the environment. Ehlers responded. "The environment is a mixed story. The air and water are much cleaner. The Grand Rapids rivers — in 1966 there were no fish in them; now peo­ ple are fishing in them and eating the fish." He continued, saying. "I'm opposed to drilling the Alaskan reserve. Both sides are overstating the case." Answering a ques­ tion about his vote on that bill, he said. "I voted against it* On the Energy bill, he said, "I will prob­ ably vole against it. Why? Fifty-five per­ cent of the lax rebates go to fossil fuel companies — oil companies. They don't need money. Thirty-five percent of the cash benefits went to oil companies. I want to support alternatives." He continued, "We need to be as inde­ pendent as we can be. Dependence on oil gets us into military and political prob­ House and Senale. he did remind the audi­ ence be had secured $4.4 million for the Finkbeiner Road project and a new bridge. Kelly Riley, who recently moved into Hastings, raised the question of rural trans­ portation. Ehlers had secured $150,000 for Barry County Transportation. Riley point­ ed out that the system functioned only within Hastings, and had very limited serv­ ice — a couple of days a week — in outly­ ing areas. He agreed. "Public transportation in rural counties is a huge problem. People not only cannot get to the doctor, they can't get to a job." He appeared to be surprised by the limi­ tations of the system as related by Riley. lems." He concluded by noting that in 1995. be had urged a group of General Motors engi­ neers to get busy on hybrid vehicles or the Japanese automakers would eat them alive. "They laughed at me." be said. Brian Reynolds, local resident and coun­ ty surveyor, asked about Ehlers' trip to Washington over Easter to vote for the Terri Schiavo bill. Reynolds was con­ cerned about the pressure on judges in light of remarks made by House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, R-Texas, and some senators, notably Jon Cormyn. R-Texas. Ehlers responded that the bill "was an attempt to give Terri Schiavo the same right of appeal every condemned criminal has." Under federal law, criminals condemned to death have a right of appeal to the fed­ eral courts. Because one cannot sue in a federal court without a federal issue, the thinking was that the bill created a federal issue, thus enabling the parties to use the federal court system. As he explained it, the bill was an attempt to extend that right to Terri Schiavo. It was what is known as a private bill: a member of Congress introduces a bill that usually applies only to one partic­ ular person. (Though the use of private bills has declined significantly in recent years, it was widely used to confer instant citizenship on refugees from Communist states during the Cold War era.) Referring to the pressure on judges, Ehlers said, "You can’t influence federal judges. They have lifetime appointments." He concluded, "In my experience, when Congress does something judges don't like, they get back at you. 'Keep your hands to yourself’ was the judges ’ response to Congress." Ehlers noted that he has asked for $185 million for Michigan in the public trans­ portation bill. While he does not know bow the bill will fare as it travels through the Sergeant Tim Rowse of the Barry County Sheriffs Department stands next to Tracy Nash of Michigan Police Equipment, which was contacted by JoAnn Erway and Sheriff Dar leaf about the need for ballistic vests for military personnel overseas. Deputies donate vests to troops by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer Bany County's Sheriff’s Department and Michigan Police Equipment have collected new and used body armor for military personnel stationed overseas. Michigan Police Equipment, located in Charlotte and owned by Bill Parks, has donated 12 new ballistic vests, which are being added to used vests the Sheriffs Department has collected. The need for the vests was brought to the attention of Sgt. Tim Rowse of the Sheriffs Department by JoAnn Erway, mother of Adun Erway. who is currently stationed with the U.S. military in a pro­ tective service detail. Erway told officers of the need for and shortage of body armor by some military personnel. Rowse spearheaded et’orts to obtain used vests from Bany County Sheriff Dar Leaf and approached Parts at Michigan Police Equipment, who gladly contributed to the cause. Area police officers, including Hastings City Police Officer Cieon Brown, also have contributed to the cause, donating their own unused equip­ ment. Brown also wrote a short rsessage of hope on the armor plate tfiat goes inside the vest. Leaf also has written notes at tome parts of the throe used vests and armor plates be obtained. The vests were to be shipped out this week. CHILDREN IN METH HOUSES A house with dirt, filth, neglect, drugs, violence and abuse. Children living In meth houses need your help! If you know of o child living in a meth house, Spot It! Stop It! by calling 1-866-METH-TIP. An atmosphere with toxic chemicals and poisonous gases, leading to flash fires, bums and even death. Formula tor Disaster MctHWOHnT OMdom I �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 21. 2005 - Page 15 Donations to food bank help pantry Due to hard economic times in West Michigan, factory closings and layoffs havt caused a surge in unemployment and more and more families in Barry County are turning to their local food distribtution sites for help. Now through April 30, a donation to die South Central Michigan Food Bank in Battle Creek on behalf of any of Barry County’s local food distribution programs will net an extra 10% of financial support The Feinstein Foundation is giving away Hazardous trash may litter roads by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer People picking up trash along area high­ ways during semi-annual “Adopt A Highway" cleanups may find suspicious bags containing Iodine, lithium batteries and acid bottles. They bag the trash and when disposing of it, they might find a smzll bum on their arm from the liquid and later leam they have been exDosed to the waste products of methamphetimine production. A resident walking on Enzian Road near Gilkey Road in Prairieville Township April 9 discovered empty packages that had con­ tained pseudoehedrine tablets and several empty bottles of lighter fluid. Another resi­ dent near Nashville said he found empty propane bottles in March near a field on his farm. These items are suspicious because they are used in the manufacture of metham­ phetimine. Those who regularly walk any road in Barry County need to know the trash they pick up can be hazardous. The Barry County Methamphetimine Prevention Task Force wants Barry County residents to be aware of the potential dan­ gers of picking up roadside trash. Now that spring is here and the weather is nice, citi­ zens should be aware of the possibility of coming across dangerous chemicals, cook­ ing equipment and components used in the manufacturing of meth, which is a highly addictive drug and toxic substance. Meth cookers are using roadside ditches and road ends in Michigan to dump such materials. These items should not be touched or han­ dled in any way. Because components and processes used to cook meth are extremely dangerous and hazardous, citizens and volunteer groups such as “Adopt-a-Highway” are at great risk if they come across a meth dump site. Accidental exposure to meth bi-products, chemicals, and equipment can cause seri­ ous health injuries, including bums, col­ lapsed lungs, and nerve damage. A list of .items to avoid include plastic pop/juice/water bottles with tubing coming out of them, or unusual residues inside, propane tanks, with blue or discolored valves, over-the-counter cold or allergy Lucas Matthew Haight NASHVILLE—Lucas Matthew Haight, 27, of Thomapple Lake Road. Nashville, died Monday, April 18.2005, at his home. Lucas was bom March 8.1978 in Hastings, the son of Del and Nancy (Bird) Haight. He was raised in Barry County and attended Lakewood Schools in Lake Odessa and was employed at Belmont Construction Company in Sparta. He was married on January 9, 2004, to Desarai T. Zurad He is survived by his wife, Desarai; sons Lauren Michael Zurad and Spencer Lee Haight; daughters Zoey Taylor Haight and Audrey Lynne Spencer-Haight; parents Nancy & Etel Haight of Nashville; brothers Steven and Chad (Dawn) Haight of Nashville; a sister, Diania (Mike) Sprague of Ionia; and mother-in-law Mary Houghtalin and father-in-law Joseph Zurad, Jr., both of Hastings. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home (www. wren-funeralhome.com). No visitation Thursday or Friday prior to service day. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday. April 23, at Hastings Thomapple Valley Church with Pastor Jay Taylor officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. tablet packages and empty blister pack­ ages. coffee filters with red stains, powder or white residues, empty starting fluid con­ tainers and ether cans, especially if they are punctured, batteries- which appear to be unrolled or broken, acetone, camping fuel. Heel and brake cleaner containers. Red Devil lye containers, stained or crushed cookware, plastic/rubber hoses/tubing, glassware. Citizens or volunteers who come across any of these items should retreat immedi­ ately and avoid handling or smelling any of the items. They should call 911 or their nearest local law enforcement immediately. They should not let anyone approach the site and maintain a safe distance from the site until the authorities arrive. Hastings schoofc to sell its FCC license for $575,000 by Marcic Westover Staff Writer The Hastings Area School System stands to make $575,000 from the sale of a license received from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The Board of Education Monday night adopted a resolution to sell the license to the Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network. It was noted the school district never had the technology to use the “bandwidth." The $575,000 will go into the designat­ ed part of the fund balance in the school district’s budget. Superintendent Christopher Cooley said these funds will go toward technology and for the purchase of new buses. The approved purchase of three buses from Capital City International at the total cost of $187,935 would come from these funds. Also coming from these funds would be the approved purphase of the SAN (storage area network) equipment and engineering services through Optimal Solutions of Grand Rapids, with the total price of $124,742.78. The new equipment will replace the aging servers. In other business the school board: • Heard an educational presentation from Star Elementary Principal Amy Tebo about the elementary social studies cur­ riculum. Tebo showed how the areas broke down into seven strands, like history, geography, civics and economics. After the presentation, Tebo fielded board members’ questions about the curriculum. • Approved the personnel report that recalled from layoff Jeremy Milarch, a sci­ ence teacher at Hastings High School. • Approved the appointment of Hastings Middle School counselor Elizabeth Sedgewick. • Approved in “principle" or gave “final approval" for the following travel study trips: Star Elementary fifth grade students to Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum; Hastings Middle School eight grade students to Chicago; Hastings High School Varsity Singers trip to Chicago; Pleasantview Elementary fifth grade stu­ dents to Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum. • Adopted a resolution to observe “School Family Day" Tuesday, May 3, in honor of all school personnel. • Approved the purchase of CallWave UC, a voice mail upgrade for the district, from All-Tronics for a cost of $20,584. • Appointed Eugene Haas as the repre­ sentative at the Barry Intermediate School District’s budget for the 2005-2006 school year, with the alternate being Donald Myers. • Adopted a resolution to have Donald Myers as a representative and Eugene Haas as an alternate representative at the BISD Biennial Election meeting on June 6. • Accepted a gift of $3,639 from the Hastings Saxon Athletic Boosters to be used for boys’ baseball, boys’ tennis, boys’ and girls’ track, girls’ soccer, and boys’ and girls’ golf. • Heard reports on various areas of emphasis with Cooley noting that during the dog search in March their was no drugs or drug paraphernalia found at the high school or the middle school. The district also is working on a brochure providing information about the SI million, proportionately to food banks across the nation, now through the end of the month during the Feinstein Challenge. Furthermore. The Food Bank of South Central Michigan will add to the challenge to ensure a 10% match for funds to desig­ nated member agencies. This That means that now through April 30. a $50 donation to the MVCPS via the South Central Michigan Food Bank results in a $55 net contribution. Send checks dated before April 30 and designated for any one of Barry County’s food distribution sites. Faith United Methodist Church. Delton; Hastings United Methodist Church, Hastings. LOcal f 1002 Union Hall, Middleville; Nashville United Methodist Church. Nashville; and St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Delton; to the Food Bank of South Central Michigan. 5451 Wayne Rd., P.O. Box 408, Battle Creek, MI 49016-0408. For more information Call 1(888) 895­ 3663 or (269) 964-3663. ‘Tax Day’ traffic trouble? 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'Off Regular Retail �P«o» 16 - Thursday. Apr* 21. 2005 - The Hastng, Banner South girls gain edge in Gold by topping Trojans Thomapple Kellogg senior Danny Thompson gets set to unleash a throw in the finals of the shot put Tuesday against South Christian. The Trojan boys swept the event, led by Thompson’s top throw of 38'. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Baseball is still national past-time of rock and roll The talk in the office here has turned back to its usual topics, the Pope, gas prices, which government officials we need and which ones we don’t Last week 1 started a list of the top ten sports songs of all-time, because every­ one around here was talking about a list of the all-time best songs in RollingStone Magazine. I made it from number ten to number seven in the space I had last week. Just to recap, number 10 was "Mrs. Robinson” by Simon and Garfunkel; num­ ber 9 "The Gambier” by Kenny Rogers; number 8 “Glory Days” by Brace Springsteen; and number 7 “Catfish” by Bob Dylan. To get on the list a song had to be about sports and had to be a great song. Songs didn’t have to totally be about sports either, a verse or quick little blip was enough for a song to get or. the list, but songs have a better chance of being at the top if they are truly about sports. At least, that’s how 1 put it last week. So without further to do... 6. “One Shining Moment” by David Barrett. I said, by David Barrett Luther Vandross has a fine voice and all, but when in doubt go with the original. Not a great song, but a good “made for TV” tune. The only time you hear this one is on the TV at the end of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. They play it on the radio as well at the end of their tour­ nament coverage, and it’s much more satisfying. The radio announcers really love basketball, and I would trade them for all those ACC loving guys in an instant This song made the list, but only because of Valparaiso, Princeton, buzzer beaters, Pittsnogle’s of the world, and all that "feel the beat of your heart and the wind in your face" stuff. 5. “Bowling” by Domestic Problems. Domestic Problems (DP) is a band out of Grand Rapids that only plays once or twice a year anymore. Sometimes the best songs are hidden gems, trust me. Just a great song about a guy with his own ball and (stolen) shoes, who’s lost his wife because he bowls too often. It’s got a decent beat, wme comedy, and most important of all some important advice about wait for your ball to come out of the ball return before reaching for it. 4. “The I Wanna Drive A Zamboni Song” by the Gear Daddies. Who doesn’t want to drive the Zamboni. Hockey fcams, at least the ones that are left, let fans ride the Zamboni from time to time between periods, but they never get to drive it If you ask the rink manager. I’m sure he’ll tell you the same thing the guy singing was told. "Son, I know it looks keen. But that right there is one expen­ sive machine. And I’ve got Smokey who’s been driving for years." 3. “Cheap Seats” by Alabama. This is the fourth song about or with baseball references in my top ten, and don’t worry there will be more. Bowling, hockey, and card playing have even made the list, but I’m sorry to tell you right now that football didn’t make it. If anyone knows a good football tune, let me know. As for “Cheap Seats”, it’s just a song about fans with the perfect attitude for fol­ lowing a minor league baseball team. Drink some cold ones, watch the homers, and cheer on the boys whoever they are from year to year. 2. “Hurricane” by Bob Dylan. He’s the only artist with two songs in the top ten. I’m not biased or anything. This song is pretty high on the list for being more about a legal battle than actual boxing, but Dylan's rambling story of mid­ dleweight Rubin “Hurricane” Carter will be stuck in your head for days once it’s in there. The song was recorded in 1975 and Carter was released from prison in 1986. Did it help his cause? I don’t know, but it couldn’t have hurt. 1. “Centerfield" by John Fogerty. I don’t know much about what Creedence Clearwater Revival did after John left. I’m not that sure that John did so hot on his own either, but this song is a classic. Why’s it a classic. It has a guitar, it’s about baseball, and everyone truly believes at some point in their life that they are" ready to play" and they are ready to play center field. No, put ME in coach. I by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There was a problem with the sound sys­ tem the first time the final scores were read off following the conclusion of Tuesday after­ noon’s O-K Gold Conference track and field meet between Thomapple Kellogg and South Christian in Middleville. That was just fine with most Trojan fans. When the announcer was asked to read the results again. TK girls’ assistant coach Marie Jasper turned to assistant coach Greg Flaska and head coach Tammy Benjamin and said, "Do we have to?” They both agreed it had to be done. “It’s only fair,” said Benjamin. The Trojan girls fell 90-47 in a battle between the only two unbeaten girls’ teams in the conference. With the win the 3-0 Sailors put themselves firmly in position to finish with an undefeated league dual meet season. The Sailor boys also won in what turned out to be a much tighter meet. 71-66. Ihings looked grim for the Trojan girls early, with junior sprinter and pole vaulter Kersta Gustafson sitting on the artificial turf, watch’ng the South Christian girls on their way to a sweep in the vault An injured ham­ string left the Trojans without one of their top scorers. It was strange to see TK junior Chaney Robinson coming around the turn in the 200and 400-meter races without Gustafson right on her hip. Robinson won the 400 Tuesday in 59.48 seconds, and the 200 in 27.9. Classmate Jessica Flaska gave her some company in the 200, finishing second in 28.99 seconds. It was a tough day for many of the Trojan stars, who were outshined by the Sailors’ top runners. Flaska was third in the long jump at 15’6.5, and second in tne two hurdle events behind Jess Roodvoets. Roodvoets won the 100-meter hurdles in 16.49 seconds and the 300-meter hurdles in 48.27. Junior Erica Peschel made good in the shot put for TK, winning with a throw of 34’7.5. The Sailors* Lori Burgess raced ahead of TK sophomore Rebecca Winchester in both the 800- and 1600-meter runs, winning the 800 in 2:21 and the 1600 in 5:15.8. Winchester finished in 2:29 and 5:46.49 respectively, then went on to take the 3200meter run in 12:23. By then the Trojans were ready to start preparing for the remainder of the league sea­ son. and Benjamin didn't send a team to the line for the 1600-meter relay. On the boys’ side, the Trojan throwers dominated and ft was nearly enough to pull offthe cp.et Danny Thotnpson led sweeps by the Trojan tl rowers with a first place throw of 122*4 in the discus and a throw of 38' in the shot. He was followed by Bret Mulder and Matt Jackson in the discus, and Ken Riley and Jackson in the shot put. Mike Rohby, David Finkbeiner. and Troy Rock contributed the rest of the Trojans' first place finishes. The three of them teamed up with Nick Wilke to end the day with a win in the 1600-meter relay with a time of 3:46. Rock won the long jump by soaring 19’6. Rohby and Finkbeiner each won two events. Rohby took the 110-meter high hur­ dles in 16.54 seconds and the 300-meter inter­ mediate hurdles in 43.9. Finkbeiner took the 100-meter dash in 11.7 seconds, and won the high jump by clearing 5’8. Long distance runner Nate DeHaan and sprinter Matt Bakker came up big for the Sailors. DeHann won the 800-. 1600-, and 3200-meter runs, while Bakker crossed the line first in the 200- and 400- meter dashes. The Trojan boys are now 0-3 in the confer­ ence. The TK girls’ bested the visiting Wildcats 78-59. The TK boys’ outfit lost the same afternoon to Wayland by a 104-33 count. Trojan senior Kerrie Schultz cruises around the track during the 3200-meter run during Tuesday’s O-K Gold Conference dash with South Christian. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Strong individual performances from Robinson, Gustafson and Flaska sparked the Trojans to their second O K Gold dual meet victory in as many tries in the young season. Robinson looked extremely powerful in her best race, the open 400-meter run. checked io first with a 1:01.57, four seconds ahead ot teammate Gustafson, the runner-up. Robinson pulled out a squeaker over Wayland sprint ace Embncttc Hyde in the 200 in 26.93 seconds and she blew away the competition in her leg of the 1600-meter relay. She lost nar­ rowly to Hyde in the 100-meter dash. 12.67 seconds to 12.83. Flaska continued to dominate the 100meter high hurdles with a time of 16.6 sec­ onds. narrowly beating Hyde, who was Division II regional champion last June in the 300-meter low hurdles. Haska also captured a first in the long jump. Gustafson took first in the pole vault, in addition to being runner-up in the 400 and third in the 200. The Trojans scored heavily in the field events. Imari Engstrom and Peschel went 1-2 in the discus throw (88-11 and 81-0). Peschel tossed the shot 32-6 and Abby Quisenberry and Engstrom followed to make it a clean sweep in the event. Bethany Kitzrow backed Gustafson with a second in the pole vault and Alexa McClain and Alesha Ward went 2-3 in the high jump. Ashley VanderMeer picked up so»^e key points by finishing runner-up >s me long jump and in the 300 lows. Winchester had to look at Wildcat distance sensation Jessica Armstrong’s backside in the 800-. 1600- and 3200-meter runs, taking sec­ ond in ail thre<, but she hid just enough time to catch her I reath and run the anchor leg or the Trojans’ only winning relay quartet for the afternoon, the 1600. Perhaps the biggest sleeper of the day was a come-from-behind third place performance by Emily Nyland in the 3200. Her one point sealed the team victory. The boys were not so fortunate, getting swamped by the defending league champions and one of the favorites again this year. The Trojans took only two firsts, Thompson with a 126-0 throw tn the discin' and Rock with a 53.14 in the open 400. Rock was barely touched out by Wildcat sophomore sensation David Kyulu in the 200, with times of 23.06 and 2330. He also was second in the long jump at 194)1. Rohby also came extremely close in finish­ ing runner-up in the 300 hurdles in 43.45 sec­ onds to Andrew Crooks’ 43.19. Rohby also was runner-up in the 110-meter highs, in 16.0 seconds. Finkbeiner took second in the 100-meter dash behind Kyulu, 11.23 to 11.46 and fresh­ man Keith Winchester was second in the open 3200-meter run in 11:08.38. Edwin Cubas was third in ll:!&07. Wayland swept the relays and the pole vault. , Saxon Spring Sports Pictures The 2005 Hastings varsity boys’ tennis team. Team members are, front from left, Josh Johnson, Paul Wanland, Brian Cottrell. Mark VanderVeen, Nate Frame, Brad Mead, middle row, Eric Frith, Joey Gibson, Tim Aspinall, Dan Hoffman, Stephen Peurach, Justin Selleck, back, assistant coach Steve Storrs, Josh Newell. Steven Boto, J.J. Quick, and head coach Rich Pohja. Missing from photo Is Alex McMillan. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The 2005 Hastings varsity girls' soccer team. Team members are, front from left, Jackie Dufour, Kati Dakin, Ashley Lowe, Allison Cooney Theresa Constantine, Leanne Pratt. Lexy Rugg, Rene Winegar, Tara Srnoessel, Kayla Angeletti, Katrina Jacobs, back, assistant coach Evan Winkler. Kelsey Howell. Dana Shilling, Hillary Ranguette, Sam VanDenack, Kristi Tolger, Natalie Knorp, Betsy Acker, Molly Wallace, and head coach Sarah Demco. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, April 21. 2005 - Page 17 Viking boys win, girls second, at Lakewood Invite by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Viking boys’ track and field coach Josh Rose and girls’ coach Jim Hassett had fun trading compliments in the press box at Unity Field after the event. The Lakewood boys’ track and field team kept its undefeated record at the Lakewood Invitational alive by besting a solid field on Saturday. The Viking girls finished second, just 5.5 points behind first place Detroit Country Day. The boys won their third straight Lakewood Invitational with only two first place finishes. The 3200-meter relay team of Casey Schrock. Jesse Schrock, Jason Scerkenburg, and Michael Forman bested its top time of the year by 20 seconds to win in 8:39.946. “This year we’re not that deep, but we’ve got a decent guy in every event,” said Rose. Travis Willard had a better than decent day, earning the Vikings' other first place medal, taking the high jump at 5* 10. “I thought our field events did really well today,’’ Rose said. Mike Kuras finished in the top three in both the throws for Lakewood. He was second in the shot put with a top throw of 44’ 11.25. He was thi:d in the discus with a throw of 124’6”. Teammate Travis Wickham was second in the disc with his throw of 126’6”. St. Johns’ John Piggott won both throwing events sending the shot 48’5" and the discus 134’ 11 ”. Lakewood’s boys’ did all right on the track too. Spencer Duits finished third in both of the hurdle events. He finisied the 110-meter high hurdles in 16.808 seconds, and the 300meter intermediate hurdles in 44.609 seconds. Duits was also a member of the Vikings’ 400-meter relay, which finished third in 47.598 seconds. He teamed up with Brad Adrian, Cory Moltmaker, and Jason Copelin. Moltmaker. Marcus Gonzales. Devin Brown, and Casey Schrock earned a third for the Vikings with their third place time of 3:49.064 in the 1600-meter relay. Each team was allowed to put three athletes in each event, and all the athletes scored in each event. The Vikings boys’ won with 673.5 The Vikings’ Kelsie Thelen takes off on the anchor leg of the 1600-meter relay Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) teain points, Ionia was second in 619, fol­ lowed by Marshall 601, Perry 527.5, SL Johns 474, Thomapple Kellogg 466.5, Detroit Country Day 412, and Mason 240.5. Mike Rhoby led Thomapple Kellogg with a second place finish in the 110-meter high hur­ dles in 16.675 seconds, and third in the 300meter intermediate hurdles in 44.839 second. TK’s only other boy in the top three was Troy Ruck, who placed secund in the long jump with his mark of 19’7.5". The Lakewood girls had a pretty good time on the track as well, finishing ahead of third place Thomapple Kellof^g for the first time at the event. The Vikings started hot, winning the first three races of the afternoon’s finals. Kelsie Thelen. Dana Nichols, Brittany Raffler, and Ashley Barcroft teamed up to start the day by matching the boys’ first phce finish in the 3200-meter relay. They finished in 10:30.461. The Vikings’ Jacqui Collins followed that up by taking the 100-meter hurdles in 18.031, and her teammate Regan Heller then took first place in the 100-meter dash with a time of 13.856 seconds just edging out TK’s Chaney Robinson. Robinson led TK on the day, placing sec­ ond in the 400-meter dash in 1:01.542, and teaming up with Nikki Smith, Ashley VanderMeer, and Rebecca Winchester to win the 1600-meter relay in 4:21.541. The Vikings and Trojans each had one field event winner. The Trojan’s Eric Peschel won the shot pi: with a throw of 34’6.5”. Lakewood’s Kristin Chase earned the cop spot in the high junp by clearing 5’, with TK’s Alexa McClain finishing third at 4* 10”. That was the final first place finish of the day for the Viking girls. They finished with 668.5 team points, behind first place Detroit Country Day’s total of 674. Thomapple Kellogg was third with 585 points, followed by Perry 529.5, Ionia 479.5, Marshal! 462.5. SL Johns 336, and Monroe-Jefferson 331. TK also received a first place finish from Winchester in the 800-meter run in 2:36.917. Hassett was also able to hand out seven bronze medals to his girls. Four of them went to Heller, Collins. Kelcie Gannon, and Megan Holaski, who finished the 400-meter relay in 54.842 second;. Thelen was third in the 800-meter run with her time of 2:42.223, and Holaski earned third in the pole vault by clearing 7*. VanderMeer was second in the 300-meter low hurdles with a time of 53.748. Thomapple Kellogg juniors Kersta Gustafson (right) and Chaney Robinson come around the end of the curve in the 200-meter dash Saturday afternoon at the Lakewood Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Six second place finishes help Viking netters share invite title with Wayland Second place was good enough to earn the Viking varsity boys’ tennis team a share of first place at Saturday’s Lakewood Invitational. The Vikings tied Wayland at the top of the final standings with 23 points each. Wayland had four first place finishers, to the Vikings’ one. but Lakewood placed second at six of the remaining seven flights to pull even with the Wildcats. Seniors Josh and Gabe Rayner earned the Vikings only gold medals, winning the first doubles flight. Ovid-Elsie was third with 20 points, and Ionia finished fourth with 14. The Vikings took that performance into Monday’s non-conference match with Lansing Eastern and tied the Quakers 4-4. Senior Jeremy Flessner earned Lake wood's only singles victory, topping Kyler Streeter in straight-sets 6-4.6-1. Gabe and Josh Rayner picked up a win at first doubles, 7-4,7-6(6), and the Vikings also won the bottom two doubles flights. Scott Kirchner and Mike Licari won 6-3, 6-3 at third doubles, while Cody Rowe and Jeremy Avery took the fourth doubles win 6-2, 6-3. The Quakers won three-set matches at third singles and second doubts to secure the tie. Viking sophomore Joe O’Brien topped Matt Henry 6-0 in the first set. but then could­ n’t close him out dropping the next two 6-4. 6-4. Drake Stalter and Mike France fell 6-4. 2­ 6,6-3 at second doubles. LaVonna’s Used Clothing 2225 W. M-43 (bctom fom Bob’s Gon & Tadde) IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR Lakewood senior Casey Schrock hits the finish line in third place at the end of the 1600-meter relay race Saturday afternoon at the Lakewood Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton girls tie Colts with one goal apiece The Panthers and Colts couldn't get anything decided Friday. Delton Kellogg's varsity girls' soccer team saw its record move to 1-0-1 with a 1-1 tie al Comstock. The Pantheis dominated the play for the first half, and took a 1 -0 lead into the intermission. Whitney Fisher scored the Delton goal on a shot from outside the penalty box. Comstock picked up its play midway through the second half and evened the score on a nice shot by Jenny Reynolds. "This was a very hard played game by two very good teams," said Delton coach Paul Harter. The Panthers have continued their non-conference schedule Wednesday against South Haven. This Friday they will host Three Rivers. 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Michigan 49058 Each person or firm who obtains bid documents must supply a name, address and phone number of a per­ son or firm to whom addenda, if any. may be sent. O<stxxis regarding the project shall be directed to Dr. George Shannon. Director of Htstonc Chartton Park, 2545 S. Chartton Park Road. Hastings Mctwjan at 269-945-3775 (FAX 945-0390) Any proposal submitted may not be withdrawn withm 30 calendar days of bid opening. Proposals shall be submitted in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders section of the bid documents. The Barry County Parks and Recreation Board reserves the nght to reject any or all bids or any parts of the same, to waive any megulari- t S150.000 (2307X24) ‘Come and tell them exaciix what vou think < ofthem!" * 1 Cail Tracy Baker 217-2071 No gifts, please (unless they are extremely embarrassing!) �Page 18 - Thuisdsy. April 21. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Lions have a field day at Delton A 33-12 scoring advantage in the field The Delton Kellogg boys fared better in the events powered die Maple Valley varsity field than their female teammates, but not on girls' track and field team to a 74-62 win at the scoreboard. Delton Kellogg Tuesday afternoon. Maple Valley senior distance runner Akok The Lion ladies outscored the Panthers in Malek was the only atlilete to take victories in four of the five field events. Jordan Haines more than one individual event, winning the scored the lone Panther victory by leaping 1600-meter run in 4:5L8 and the 3200 in 14’2.75 in the long jump. 10:35. The Maple Valley boys also won at Delton. The Lions did much of their damage to 84-53. Delton in the short races. Jason Beardslec Lion senior Amy Abbott continued her out­ took the 110-meter high hurdles in 16:02 sec­ standing spring, winning the 100-meter dash onds. Adam Lamphere won the 100-meter in 13.19 seconds, the 100-meter hurdles in dash in 11.28 seconas. Jason Wood won the 17.12 seconds, and the 300-meter hurdles in 200-meter dash in 23.81 seconds, and Ken 50.33 seconds. Cams took the 300-meter hurdles in 42.52 The Panthers stayed close to the Lions by seconds. winning all four relay races. Delton took the middle distance races with Heather Millard. Kathryn Goy, Rachael Dan Roberts winning the 400-meter dash in Williams, and Marissa Ingle teamed up to 54.39 seconds and Paul Diaz winning the 800 take the 3200-meter relay in 10:41.28. AJex in 2:15.5. Alaniz. Kristen Wilfinger. Katie Smoczynski. In the field. Matt Gordeneer won the pole * vault for Valley by clearing 13’1. Denver and Haines took the 800-meter relay in 1:52.74. Hine took the long jump by going 20*8.75, The team of Ashley Imerzel, Haines. and Johnson won the discus with a throw of Wilfinger. and Alaniz won the 400-meter 118’10”. Delton’s winners in the field were relay with a time of 1:52.74. The Delton girls Tyler Smith and Stephen Rising. Smith won ended the day with the team of Katee the shot put with a throw of 39’2”, and Rising Hogoboom. Williams. Wilfinger. and Ingle the high jump by clearing 5’ 10”. winning the 1600-meter relay in 4:27.2. The teams split the two relays, with Maple The Lions took the top two spots in the Valley winning the 800- and 400-meter events high jump, discus, and pole vault and DK taking the 1600- and 3200-meter Jenny Ellison took high honors in the high relay races. jump by clearing 5’1. with teammale Amy The Panthers open the Kalamazoo Valley Joostbems in second place at 5’. Ellison fin­ Association season next Wednesday at Paw ished second in the pole vault by clearing 8’6. Paw. while teammate Tara Gordenski won the The boys are 0-2 this season, and the girls event by making it over the bar at 9' 1. 1-1. Last Wednesday they opened the season Kaylcigh Browne won both throwing with another non-conference match, at events. Her throw of 104’11 beat out Plainwell. Joostbems of 98*7 in the discus. Delton The girls took an 88-59 win. sweeping two scored a second place finish in the shot put events in the process. Wilfinger led a sweep thanks to Kelly McIntyre’s throw of 27’1. of the discus by throwing 78’8, while Alaniz Browne won the event with a throw of 35’. led a sweep of the 300-meter hurdles with her Dhanielie Tobias also won two events for time of 52.8 seconds. Maple Valley, taking the 400-meter dash in McIntyre was second to Wilfinger in the 1: 07.8 and the 200-meter dash in 27.3 sec­ discus, but won the shot put with a throw of onds. Her teammate Jessica McMillen took 27’5. Haines won the long jump by clearing the 1600-meter run in 6:22.47. 14’9.5”. and Alaniz won tK. pole vault by Delton Kellogg’s only two runners to win going over 8’6”. individual events were Ingle and Santa Alaniz was also the 100-meter hurdle Dimante. Ingle took the 800-meter run in champ in 17.5 seconds, and Haines took the 2: 32.8. Dimante finished the 3200-meter run title in the 200-meter dash with a time of 27.5 in 15:07.13. only competing against team­ seconds. mate Laura Crookston who finished in In the 800-meter relay. Haines teamed with 17:11.13. Wilfinger. Smoczynski, and Jessica Elliott to win in 1:55.8. The DK 400meter relay team of Wilfinger. Alaniz, Ashley ImerzeL ~ - and Chelsea VarkWPWtddc won in 55.38 seconds. Ingle had the Panthers other victory with her time of 2:41.2 in the 800-meter run. It was a tough day for the DK boys, who fell 101-36. Andrew Ouding took two of the team’s three wins. He was first in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:18 and first in the 1600 with a time of 51)5. Nick Archer was DK’s other champion by clearing 6* in the high jump. The 2005 Hastings varsity girts' track and field team. Team members are. front from left, Deanna HUI, Bethany Gieeeler, Jamie VanBoven, Natalie Pennington, Jaime Fisher. Katie Lawrence, Alyssa Case, Kristina Dobbin, Amy Ingle, Ashley Boomer, row, Kim Beck. Tasia Thompson. Kim Janose. Nichole Moser, Brittany Hartman, head coach Brian Teed. back, assistant coach James Dixon, Coach Paul Fulmer, Lauren Azevedo, Tiffany Edwards, Kathlyn Rounds, Colleen Fox. Snelia Carpenter, and McKenzie Densmore. Missing from photo are assistant coach Rori Homacek, Rachel Czajkowski. Lacy Lancaster. Amber Peck, and Justine Robbins. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Saxon Spring Sports Pictures PF.IIlirwi If yog see this young lady on April 25th, wish her a Happy Sweet 16 The 2005 Hastings varsity boys' track and field team. Team members are. front from left, Bradan King. Alex Kimble, Jared Ford. Chris Edwards. Greg Woodmansee. Garrett Harris, Jesse Wells. Brandon Schwartz, Jordan Kimble, Elliot Anderson, second row, Ashtin King. Rusty Burgdart, Mike Morehouse, Ben Zaccanelli, Joel Maiville, Josh Bare, Jeremy Rogers, Eddie Cowles, Kevin Armstrong, Kelcey Edwards, Casey Wills, third row. coach Brian Teed, head coach Paul Fulmer, John Rogers, Seth Noteboom, Travis Trudgeon, Victor Gowell, D. J. Falconer, Charles Danks, Britton Olson, Dylan Bowman, Derek Thurman, Eric Gillespie. Gerrit Schwepper, Neil Moore, back, coach James Dixon, Chuck Leonard, Will Woodmansee, Wes Semler, Brian McKeough, Derrek Kurr, Matthew Gardner, Tom Miller, and AJ. Singleterry. Missing from photo are Ryan Bosma, Steven Lambert, and Jared McKee. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Court sets season debate for next Friday The Michigan High School Athletic Association has been notified mat April 29 has been set as the date for the U.S. Supreme Court to conduct a conference regarding its request to consider an appeal of lower court rulings in the sports seasons litigation. It is likely that the Supreme Court will notify the MHSAA on May 2 whether or not it will take the case. After the Supreme Court notifies the MHSAA. the Association will post a statement regarding that decision to its Web site. Should the MHSAA be made aware of any changes in the Supreme Court schedule, it will communicate them to the media. If the Supreme Court denies the MHSAA’s request for an appeal, then changes in MHSAA Tournament dates in the affected sports will be enacted beginning with the 2005-06 school year. 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Kelloggsville took a I -0 lead in the top of the second inning, thanks to some early wild­ ness by Saxons pitcher Halic Terrel who hit a pair of rocket batters. Katie Kurr reached base to lead off the bot­ tom of the fifth for Hastings, and reached base then promptly stole second, and eventually came around to score the tying run thanks to some Rocket miscues in the field. Terrel had a single, and would score a run in the inning, and Alex Greenfield a double for Hastings. Amber Main reached base on an error and came around to score in the inning. “It’s just hard work." Beecham said of the success his girls are having so far this year. “These girls, they work and they practice, and they practice. They take criticism well. We're going to change the way they’re hitting." The Saxons added an insurance run in the bottom of the sixth. Kaity Kendall and Allison Bry ans also had singles for the Saxons in the game. Terrel settled down quickly, and the defense was solid behind her. Kelloggsville’s only hit was a single in the top of the seventh. She didn't walk a batter and fanned five. The Saxons didn’t have many hits in two wins over Delton Kellogg last Thursday, but did score many runs. Hastings took both games of a double header on the road 15-0 in six innings and 14-1 in four. In game one. the Saxons managed five hits. One was a home run by Brandi Sutfin. She drove in two RBI’s in the game. Terrel had two hits including a double and two RBI’s. Kendall had a single and three RBI’s. Kurr was 1-2 at the plate, and Sophie Slavalc added an RBI for Hastings. Alex Culbert had Delton’s oniy two hits against Terrel, who struck out five while walking only one. In game two the Saxon bats were a little more alive. Mandy Keeler. Terrel, and Sutfin had two hits each. One of Keeler’s was a triple. Terrel had three RBI’s, Sutfin and Greenfield had two apiece. Hastings scored three runs in the first, two in the second, two in the third, and seven in their half of the fourth. Delton pushed across one run against Kurr in the second. Hannah Goy earned Delton’s RBI, walking with the bases loaded. Kun- walked dure in the inning, her only three walks of the game. Goy also had one of DK's three hits, the others were off the bat of Kelsey Ketoia and Jessica DeWaters. Delton and Hastings could meet again at this Saturday's Barry County Invitational, hosted by the Saxons. Hastings will open play against Thomapple Kellogg at 9 a.m.. with Delton Kellogg facing Lakewood immediate­ ly after that contest. Hastings will automatically play the final game of the day. whether that be the champi­ onship or consolation contest. The Delton girls are at home this afternoon for a Kalamazoo Valley Association contest against Pennfield. and next Tuesday continue KVA play against Kalamazoo Christian. Hastings’ Katie Kurr dives towards home plate to score the game tying run it. the bottom of the fifth inning Monday afternoon, as Kelloggsville catcher Julie Lewis blocks the plate and stretches to receive the throw. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxon tennis falls 7-1 in first two O-K Gold matches Saxon junior second singles player J J. Quick was able to pull out a second set tie­ breaker Tuesday against Wyoming Park, but it w*s the.JMtlX wif for Hastings in. a 7-1 defeat. Quick improved his season record to 3-1 with a 6-2, 7-6(3). The O-K Gold Conference contest was filled with tight contests, but the rest went the way of the Vikings. The Saxons lost a pair of three-setters on the doubles side. The third doubles team of Brian Cottrell and Justin Selleck fell 6-7(3), 6-1, 6-4. At fourth doubles. Joey Gibson and Josh Newell fell 6-4. 5-7.6-3. The Hastings first doubles team of Josh Johnson and Stephen Peurach lost a tough two-setter, 6-3, 7-5. As a team, the Saxons are now 0-4. with an 0-2 O-K Gold Conference mark. Thomapple Kellogg topped the Saxons in Hastings last Thursday 7-1. Hastings' only victory was a 7-5. 6-2 win by JJ. Quick over Ian Seger at second sin­ gles The Trojans swept the doubles matches, starting with Chad Brice and Todd Stewart’s 6-3, 6-4 victory at first doubles over Johnson and Peurach. UNTY Chris Humphrey and Jordan Smith teamed up at second doubles for TK to top Nate Frame and Eric Frith 6-4. 6-3. "Ito-jv improving very .(asL”_s<id TK coach Larry Seger. “That two doubles team will get a lot stronger as the year goes on.’’ The third doubles team of Mike Tcxter and Corey McClain won 6-3,6-3 over Gibson and Selleck. and the fourth doubles team of Ryan McMahon and Cody Nieder won 6-3. 6-0 against Cottrell and Brad Mead. Chris Humphrey is one of two seniors out for Trojan tennis team for the first time. The other is Ryan Fletke. who earned a 6-3, 6-2 over Alex McMillan at fourth singles. At the top of the line-up Corey Humphrey earned a 6-2. 6-0 win at first singles over the Saxons' Mark VanderVeen. Andrew Meads won his third singles match 6-4. 6-4 for the Trojans, against Paul Wanland. Both the Saxons and Trojans face tough tasks today. The Saxons travel to take on the top team in the O-K Gold. Holland Christian. The Trojans go on the road to face the team most likely to finish right behind the Maroons. South Christian. You asked for it! NOW OPEN SUNDAYS 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. & good spirits 'Featuring *Beer 'Battered Chicken Dinner - Standard Menu Available 128 5- Jefferson St. • Downtown ‘Hastings 269-948-4042 — 2005 Nissan Maxima SE 3.5 22.000 mites. V-6. auto .skyhghts, alloy wheels, doth interior, 18* wheels, balance of new car warranty, dnvetrain 50.000 miles, side air bags Saxon pitcher Halie Terrel gets set to fire the ball towards the plate during the fifth inning of Monday’s non-conference victory over Kelloggsville. 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Intro to Computer Information Systems ( Com|Kiler AppiitMiuiis Software folio to Parj Lrgaltun Heahhy l-ifcsiyk Practices Wellness Activity. lifting Ainrncan System of Government Intro to Qyychufogy Intro to Siviok'gy Open Entry AJpcn Exit Computer Classes Registration is nuw underway for summer iumI fall Visit the Fehse trfeid Cotter online at v.klkiwxite wm ft*ft*/ ' infomuuioo. Hastings' Kevin Davis slides safely into third base during the bottom of the seventh inning against Kelloggsville on Monday afternoon. (Photo by Perry Hardin) selves familiar with each other last Thursday when they met for a double header at Delton. Hastings took both games, winning the opener 12-7 and the night-cap 10-3. “Today was a great start for us.” Evans said. “We have been anxious to play and 1 am glad we got out of the gate fast Wc have some areas where we need to work on but over-all the coaching staff was very happy at the team’s performance." Sutfin wasted no time lining the first pitch of the game into left field for a base hit. The Saxons missed a quick scoring opportunity in the first, but came back in lhe second with a run when Davis drove home Garrett. Hastings added three more in the lop of the third with Griggs starting things off with a lead-off walk and Matt Teunessen belting a two-run home run for his first hit as a varsity player. Kelly followed with a triple and scored on a Tyler files ground out. Delton came back with two of their own in the bottom half of lhe third. In the top of the fourth inning, the Saxons pushed across four runs after a lead-off dou­ ble from Mike McPhillips was followed by another Sutfin hit. a double by Griggs and run scoring singles from Jiles and Garrett. Delton battled right back with four of their own to keep the game close, 8-6. Both teams had a scoreless fifth, then Hastings added a single run in their half of the sixth as Teunessen singled and scored on a fielder’s choice by files. In lhe top of the seventh, the Saxons added three insurance runs aided by a McPhiilips double, an error and another single from Teunessen. Delton would add a run in its last ai-bat. Davis went the distance in earning his first win of the season, striking out 11 while allow­ ing 8 hits. “Kevin struggled at times but was domi­ nant at others striking out the side twice and he got stronger as the game went on,” said Evans, while adding. “Andy Kelly called a nice game from behind ihe plate.” In the second game, Hastings again jumped out to a quick lead with Sutfin starting the attack with a 'cad-off double. The Saxons went ahead wdi a four run opening frame. Delton came back with two of their own in tin: bottom of the second innir.g. Each team scored once in the third and thm Hastings opened the game up w-ith five runs in the top of the fourth. . Garren (1-0) went the distance giving up three runs on five hits, striking out two. The Saxons were led by Sutfin’s two hits, but took advantage of 14 batters that were either walked or hit by a pitch. “I was happy with how we came out hitting and 1 give the Delton team a lot of credit for battling back throughout the first game,” Evans said. Delton Round-up The Panthers scored their first win of rhe season last Wednesday, knocking off Bellevue 13-2. The Panthers racked up 10 hits in the game, led by Tyler Blacken with three and four RBI’s. Derek Caidwell also had 4 RBI’s for Delton on a pair of singles. Brandon Butzirus was the winning pitcher. He struck out three while allowing only two walks in five innings. The Panthers opened the Kalamazoo Valley Association season on Tuesday, falling to the Rams in Galesburg 6-2. Galesburg-Augusta pitcher Kevin Roe had 13 strike outs against lhe Panthers. Chris Madill hid an RBI and two hits for Delton, while Calcwell and Corrie Latta each added singles. Nathan Farrell was charged for the loss, striking out two and walking three before being relieved by Blacken. The Panthers continue league play at home Tuesday against the Kalamazoo Christian Comets. 0-K Gold favorites from Cal. take first girls’ golf jamboree 1 PUT YOUR SUMMER 1 For the second straight year the Kelloggsville Rockets (6-0) gave the Saxons (2-1) their first loss of the season, winning 5­ 3 Monday afternoon in Hastings. The game featured two outstanding pitch­ ers locked in a duel until the hitters broke through in the last inning. “It was a tough game to lose today with two outstanding teams going at it.” said Saxon coach Marsh Evans. “Last year Kelloggsville won 24 games and they look strong again this year.” Two Saxon errors led to two un-earned Kelloggsville runs in the third inning. Hastings finally broke through with a sin­ gle run in the home-half of the fifth to make it a 2-1 game. Brandon Sutfin and Andy Griggs hit back-to-back singles to put runners on first and second. Matt Teunessen, looking to move the run­ ners into scoring position, beat out the wellplaced bunt and with some heads-up base­ running Sutfin scored all the way from sec­ ond base pul the Saxons on the board. The scoring threat was ended when Andy Kelly’s line drive was snagged by the Kelloggsville second baseman. In the top of the seventh. Kelloggsville loaded lhe bases and all three base runners scoring on a triple. Mike Garrett made an excellent defensive play for the Saxons to end the inning with the score 5-1. Kevin Davis led off the home-half of the seventh with a long double that hit at the base of lhe fence. Sutfin took first after being hit by a pitch. Andy Griggs then dropped a single into short left. It was Griggs’ third hit of the game, but Davis was thrown out at the plate. With two on and two out. Matt Teunessen ripped a triple into right field scoring Sutfin and Griggs, but was stranded there to end the game. The Saxons out-hit Kel’oggsville 9-5 for the game with Griggs leading lhe way with his three singles. Teunessen added a single, triple, and three RBIs. Sutfin. Mike Garrett. Scott Allerding, and Davis (double) each had one hit for the game. On the mound. Kevin Davis (1-1) dropped his first decision of the year. Davis again dominated with eight strike outs but was vic­ timized by the big hit in the seventh. “We had some opportunities we could not take advantage of and a couple of errors that kept innings alive.” said Evans. “Other than that, we played very well, we hit well, and we had some kids mjke excellent ptays defen­ sively. Even aftef falling behind 5-1 we did not quit and that is a good sign.” The Saxons hard-ball leam will be back on the field Friday when they host Unity Christian, and then again on Saturday for the Barry County Invitational in Hastings with Delton Kellogg. Thomapple Kellogg, and Lakewood. Hastings will begin play Saturday morning at 9 a.m. against TK. with lhe DellonLakewood contest to follow. The Saxons will automatically play in the final game of the day. whether that ends up being the champi­ onship or the consolation contest. Delton Kellogg and Hastings made them- ■ The Caledonia Fighting Scots have set their course for the state finals this season, but have plans to clean up on the golf cours­ es in the O-K Gold Conference first. They did just that Tuesday, shooting a 164 at Ironwood Golf Course in the first league jamboree of the season. Thomapple Kellogg finished in second place behind the Scots with a 178, followed by South Christian’s 186. Hastings was fifth with a 206, behind Way land’s fourth place score of 195 The Fighting Scots return their entire line­ up from a year ago. and last week defeated perennial powers from Forest Hills Northern and Forest Hills Eastern in non-conference matches. Leading the way for the Scots with career best performances were Carolyn Schaner with a 40 and Whitney Moll with a 42. Also helping in victory the victory were Katie Leatherman (40) and Brooke Ziesemer (42). TK’s Caitlin Chamberlin had the day’s best score, a 39. Her teammate Kelly Funk shot a 45. while Lindsey VandcnBerg added a 46 and Heather Hawkins a 48. The Saxons were led by Erin Fluke’s 46. in a tie for the eighth best score overall. Amanda Hurless shot a 51 for Hastings. Nikki Meredith a 53. and Dannie Prough a 56. Holland Christian was sixth with a 215 and Wyoming Park seventh with a 283. The Gold will be together again on South Christian's turf, the Pines. Friday afternoon, and again at Yankee Springs on Tuesday. The Saxon girls opened their season last Thursday by topping Charlotte at Charlotte Country Club 229 to 279. Fluke shot the best round of the afternoon. a 49. to edge out lhe Orioles top scorer Rachelle Prater who recorded a 51. Behind Fluke for Hastings. Brooke Koons Order Thursday or Friday shot a 58. Prough a 60. and Hurless a 62. Saturday, Jenison will host the Saxons. SPRING SPECIAL io a 12 ®2se ©to Dumpsters Yard for Keep TWo W~ elre— * wecKCfius Service (269) 945-5826 site and/or yard dean-up 33 WAYS nstunmiiomasn TIP^ Keep a package of ready-made cookie dough on hand... Pop a few cookies in the oven just when a hot prospect is expected to arrive to view the home! The smell of freshbaked cookies will conjure up a lot of great memories triggering emotions that will work toward the purchase. CALL TODAY TO GET YOUR COMPLETE BOOK! Stephan Wales • Wales Financial Group (269) 838-9323 09540862 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 21. 2005 - Page 21 Trojans and Lions split with Saxons by Breit Bremer Sports Editor 'fhe Thomapple Kellogg and Hastings varsity girls’ soccer teams have never liked each other much. Two years of playing in the same con­ ference hasn't smoothed anything over. The Trojans won a physical battle with The two teams battled through the mid­ field for much of the evening, rarely put­ ting a strong threat against the opponent's net. The Trojans were fortunate enough to get a couple chances on their best scoring opportunity of the afternoon. Thornapple Kellogg sophomore Kristy Hall made one swing at the ball with her left foot as it bounced around 15 yards from the Saxon goal. The ball stayed in front of her. and she drilled her second attempt towards the left side of the nit. Saxon goalie Leanne Pratt got her left hand on the ball, but not enough to deflect it away from the net. Junior Robbi Blain earned the shut-out in net for the Trojans, with lots of help from Phillips along the back row. Pratt was helped out by a solid defen­ sive game from Dana Shilling. There was a bit of luck involved too. as each team hit a post, the Trojans in the first half and the Saxons early in the sec­ ond. The Saxons are back al it again on Friday evening, when they host Wyoming Park in an O-K Gold Conference contest. Thomapple Kellogg visits Wayland Friday night. The offense came much easier for the Saxons in their 8-0 victory over Maple Valley last Thursday at home. The Saxons buried the Lions under 64 shots, and never allowed them to get any offense going on the other end. Natalie Knotp scored three goals for Hastings, and Katrina Jacobs two. Allison Cooney. Kristi Tolger. and Lexy Rugg each scored once. Maple Valley followed the loss up with a 6-1 defeat at the feet of Albion Friday The Saxons' Kati Dakin settles the ball in front of Thomapple Kellogg's Megan Finkbeiner in the first haff of Monday afternoon's 1 -0 Trojan victory in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the Saxons in Hastings 1-0 on Monday afternoon, in the O-K Gold Conference opener for both teams. defender Ellen Phillips sent a free kick into the Saxon goal box with about six minutes left in the first half. Trojan senior afternoon at home. After giving up six soft goals in the first half, the Lions played an inspired second half and shut-out the Wildcats while scoring a goal of their own. Amber Primm scored on a well-struck penalty kick for the Lions. The Lions were glad to have a solid defensive period, after the six first half goals, and the eight goals total J lowed to a tough Hastings squad on Thursday. Those losses followed a solid effort by the Lions in t.teir Southern Michigan Athletic Association opener. The Lions fell to Olivet last Wednesday, 3-1. The Eagles built a 3-0 lead, before Primm knocked in the Lions’ first goal of the season in the final minute on a beau­ tiful direct kick. Thomapple Kellogg's Vai VanBemden (left) and Hastings’ Kristi Tolger use more than their feet in a battle for the ball during Monday afternoon's O-K Gold Conference contest. (Photo by Brett Bremer) bltft \muidl \T.RMONTVI1 IJ. MapCe Syrup Festival Sunday, April 24", 2#O5 Frida*. April 12”. ’(HIS Then there were two (unbeatens) Hastings' boys’ track and field resur­ gence continued Tuesday, when the Saxons knocked off Holland Christian in O-K Gold Conference action 81 -56. After three meet;:, there are only two boys’ teams with unblemished records in the O-K Gold. Hastings and Wayland. In a battled of two teams with 2-0 league records. Wayland’s boys topped Caledonia’s boys on Tuesday in Wayland. Those Fighting Scots will provide the Saxons’ biggest test so far this season, when they host Hastings this afternoon. The Saxon boys improved to 3-0 with a great night by their sprinters at Holland Christian. Saxon senior Joel Maiville anchored his team’s victorious 800-meter relay team. Maiville. D.J. Falconer. Thomas Miller, and Greg Woodmansee teamed up to win the event in 1:39.00. Maiville also won the long jump and the 200-meter dash.. He took the long jump by reaching 18’11. and the 200 in 23.7 sec­ onds. Saxon coach Paul Fulmer pulled Maiville out of the 100-meter dash, and placed him as the anchor on the 400-meter and 800-mel'’r relay teams. That didn’t slow the Saxon, down a bit in the 100. It was one of three events the Saxons swept. Greg Woodmansee won the 100 in a time of 11.75 seconds, and was followed across the line by teammates Victor Xiowell and D.J. Falconer. Woodmansee was also second behind Maiville in the 200. The Saxons also swept the 400-meter race and the pole vault. Brandon Schwartz paced the Saxon 400-meter runners with his first place time of 54.10 seconds. Brian McKeough was second in the race, and Jared Ford third. Woodmansee and Jared McKee each cleared 10' to tie for first place in the pole vault, while teammate Kelcey Edward** was third at 8'. Ashtin King won both hurdle races for Hastings, taking the 110-meter high hur­ dles in 16.9 seconds and the 300-meter intermediate hurdles in 45.1 seconds. He also got lhe Saxons started on their path to victory in the 1600-meter relay, teaming up with McKeough. Schwartz, and Neil Moore to win in 3:48.00. The boys' other victory was by Eric Gillespie who took the high jump by clear­ ing 5’8“. The Saxon girls fell to Holland Christian 78.5-58.5. but won seven events along the way. Hastings' top scoring performance came in the 3200-meter run where Tiffany Edwards took first pace in 14:32, and Alyssa Case was second in 15:23. Three relay victories helped propel the Maroons past the Saxons. Hastings’ only relay victory came from the team of Kristina Dobbin, Amy Ingle, Natalie Pennington, and Jamie VanBoven in the 1600-meter relay, which finished in 4:39. Ingle and Pennington were both individ­ ual event winners. Ingle took the 400meter race in 1:04, and Pennington the 800-meter in 2:34. The Saxon girls also took two field events, with Nichole Moser taking the dis­ cus with a throw of 89’6 and Tasia Thompson winning the high jump by clearing 4’10.5”. The girls track team continues to improve. It placed four places higher than it did a year ago at Saturday’s Hastings Relays, and increased its scoring by 50­ percent. “The girls continued to compete well, gam confidence and have positive atti­ tudes even with prom looming a couple hours away from the conclusion of the meet.'” said Saxon girls’ coach Brian Teed. “I am very proud of them.” Scoring for the girls was the fifth place Shuttle Hurdle relay team of Thompson, Lauren Azevedo, Amber Peck, and Dobbin. Placing fourth was the 1600meter relay team of Ingle, Pennington. Katie Lawrence, and VanBoven. The discus relay team of Moser and Kathlyn Rounds also finished well in sev­ enth place. The Saxons boys' team’s top perform­ ances Saturday came in the 400-meter relay and the 800-meter medley relay. The 800 med ley, relay team of Falconer. Gowell. Woodmansee, and Maiville fin­ ished second in 1:39.16. The same four­ some finished sixth in the 400-meter relay with a time of 46.28 seconds. Charlotte edged our Kalamazoo Central for the boys’ title 62 to 60. and the Maroon Giants from Kalamazoo Central also fin­ ished second in the girls’ meet with Grand Ledge finishing with a six-point 68-62 lead. Last Thursday, the Hastings boys' earned their second O-K Gold Conference win of the year by topping Wyoming Park 102-35. Hastings won every event, except for the shot put and the long jump. The Saxons’ only sweeps came from the distance runners. Rusty Burgdorf won the 1600-meter run in 5:11.855, ahead of teammates Alex Kimble and A.J. Singleterry. Kimble topped Burgdorf for the best time in the 3200-meter run. finishign in 11:29.874. 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Library Board President Bill Halstead, supporter Karen Halstead, volunteer David Dempsey and volunteer Maryin Rees. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The fate of the Dowling Public Library rests with the mercies of voters in Baltimore and Johnstown townships. On May 3. voters there are being asked to approve 3/10 mill for operations for four years to keep the small, rural library open. The same millage was narrowly defeated last November and Library Board members believe the millage failed because many vot­ ers thought the millage was for expansion rather than operations. There are nr plans to expand the library, but the millage is crucial to keep the library doors open, sad Library Board President Bill Halstead. "Having a little community library is a positive thing.” "If the millage fails, which we don’t like to think about, we will lose our state fund­ ing." said Nancy Smith. Dowling Library Board trustee. "We are just really concerned about this library. It docs serve a wonderful purpose for this community. If we lose it. shame on everybody. I’m passionate about the library. I don’t want it to close." The millage is a renewal for Baltimore and a new millage for Johnstown. One hundred signs emblazoned with the words "Help Save Dowling Public Library Vote Yes" are sprouting up in the two town­ ships. Bookmarks about the millage are also being placed in Dowling area businesses. A decline in state funding from peiu! Tines (revenue from tickets issued) in the two townships has crippled the library's budget, he said. Penal fines have dropped from $12,783 in 1999 to about $7,509 in 2004. If the millage isn’t approved, the Dowling Library would be forced to close in about a year. Halstead said. The library has been able, in the past, to get by on a "bare bones” annual budget of around $30,000. A few monetary donations and funds generated from used book sales h?ve helped the library limp along. “We’ve been going in the hole for the last two ur three years. We’ve been spending more than we’ve had coming in." Halstead said. “We’ve had some major layouts for building repair. We just spent about $14,000 for roofing and siding. We had to dig into monies we had on hand. The library has had a contract to provide library services to Johnstown Township, but the funding received from that township “isn’t near what the millage will bring," he Karen Halstead is pictured tn the Dowling Public horary, which includes a nice srea for children, computers, videos, books on tape and up-to-date pub'ications. said. The millage will cost each property owner 30c per $1.000 of their taxable value. The millage from both townships is expected to generate approximately $33,060 to $34,000 per year, he said. The ballot pro­ posal asks for the millage from 2005-08. Library volunteer and former Library Board President Maryin Rees said she thinks some voters last November got confused with the Hastings Public Library’s building campaign for a new building and thought the Dowling Library was raising funds for a new building. "We’re trying to keep this a free library," she said. “If we lost this library ana if we had to go to Hastings, it would cost a family $100 a year to be in their library, to have the same things we have here." Rees said. For most people, that fee would be more than it would cost for the Dowling Library’s millage. Halstead said the Dowling Library, located in a renovated former church structure, “is a good facility and our (circula­ tion) numbers have been creep­ ing upward. We’re getting more usage. We keep our publications up to date... We have quite a few videos and a lot of new books on tape, purchased from dona­ tions." The library also has com­ puters for patrons to use, includ­ ing the Internet. The library has a number of special activities including an 02 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT I adult reading club, storytime for 3800 V-6. 34K MILES, POLISHED WHEELS, MOONROOF children, etc. About 12 to 13 new patrons have been using the library every month. The library spends about $1,000 per month on new publi­ cations to add to the library's collection. In addition, the library is a member of the Woodlands Library Cooperative, which allows patrons to request just about any book in print Halstead said more volunteers 05 PONTIAC C6 CT are needed to help at the library, V-6. REMOTE START. ONLY 9.000 MILES! with such tasks as helping organize donated books. Maryin Rees, for instance, volunteers to mow the library’s lawn. Rees’ mother-in-law. Clara Rees, was one of the co­ founders of the Dowling Library. She and Gertrude Gaskill petitioned the W.K. Kellogg Foundation for assis­ tance in organizing the library in the spring of 1941. When they obtained funding from the foun­ 90 GMC JIMMY ENVOY PRICE REDUCED! dation. “books the ladies had to offer were housed in an unused If you are looking for a New Truck, now is the time! IUST ANNOUNCED! ANBf™»1500 REBATE ON MOST NEW 1500 TRUCKS over & above other incentives! Stop in & press the Hot Button for a chance to win a NEW CAR! NO PURCHASE NECESSARY 01 PONTIAC MONTANA 03 JEEP WRANGLER POWER SUDER. FRONT & REAR A/G POWER SEAT 6 CYL 5 SPEED. EXTRA SHARP! 15,995 *11,888 34 BUICK CENTURY CUSTOM 02 CHEVY S10 CREW CAB 4X4 V4. POWER SEAT. BALANCE OF FACTORY WARRANTY V-6. CD. POWER WIND0W5/L0CKS. REDUCED! *12,888 *14,995 01 CMC 2500 X-CAB 4X4 01 CHEVY S10 X-CAB 4X2 6.0 V-8. S1E PKG W/POWFR SEATS V-6. AIR. MATCHING CAP. SHARP TRUCK' * 19,995 *9,995 *12,995 *18,995 *7,995 Dreisbach 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings (269) 948-8000 www dreist>achmotors com LocoUy Owned & Operated Enc Dtetsbocn. President Don Gentry Sales Mgr Same Sgns. Sales Amy Ppet Sales CfrB Sherman. Finance Mgr J'Any Taft. Sales is a Family story ice house as a building for the Library. The ice house was cut in half and moved to the foundation of the old meat market build­ ing on Dowling Road, east of M-37. "Several years later. Baltimore and Johnstown townships created a Library Board that controlled operation of the Library." the book said. “Through the efforts of the Dowling Boosters Club and other local civic groups an addition to the original (ice house) structure was made in 1953, which doubled the capacity of the Library. Thirteen years later, the Library had outgrown its bou ndaries again. Another addition was built onto the back of the existing structure. Still, the library was very small. “Several years passed and the Johnstown Township Board decided to withdraw their interests for financial reasons. Ttee Baltimore Township Board controlled the operation of the Library. A few years later the State of Michigan required libraries to extend their services to allow everyone access to a library. At this point Johnstown Township decided to pay the Dowling Public Library a yearly fee for the use of Baltimore Township’s Library.” according to the histo­ ry book. When the Library needed more space, in May, 1982 Irene Dickerson gave the library some additional land, adjoining the library property. “However, lhe Library Board had discovered they could not do any additional expansion" on that former property “without adding a well and septic system. The Library Board decided it was necessary to search for a new location." Members didn’t have to search far - the solution was across the street. The Country Chapel United Methodist Church was build­ ing a new church at a different location, so Library Board members purcha^d lhe old church building in 1989. “Several board members visited other libraries that were housed in old church buildings to leam how a church could be reformed to accommodate a library." the book said. The library contin­ ues to be located there, at 1765 E. Dowling Rd. near M-37. “Many alterations had to be made to con­ vert the (church) building into a library. The building had to be barrier free so a ramp was built along the east side of the building. Drop ceilings were put in to save on the heating and eliminate the balcony, which would only be used for storage and a restroom was added, which the old Library building never had." When it came time for the move, people from the community helped carry the books from the old building into the new one. Residents who have questions about the millage may call Bill Halstead at 758-3232, Maryin Rees. 721-8454 or Library Director Kris Miller, 721-3743. The library’s hours are 2-6 p.m. Monday and Friday; 3-7 p.m. Tuesday; 1-6 p.m. Wednesday; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The library is closed on Thursday and Sunday. TAC scholarship recital canceled Visit us on the web at www.dreisbachmotors.com Exceeding Expectations chssroom" at the former Dowling School and teacher Leona Van Delie was the first librarian, according to the Barry County History Book published by the Barry County Historical Society. “In 1947. due to an increase in their enrollment, the Dowling School had to use their second classroom for teaching and there was no room for the library books. Fortunately. Howard Drake offered his two- Tradition The Thomapple Arts Council Scholarship recital scheduled for this Sunday. April 24. has been rescheduled to Monday, May 16. at 7 p.tn. in the TAC Gallery. 117 State St. in Hastings. The recital has been a way to celebrate students who receive schol­ arships to attend summer classes and pro­ grams. These scholarships come from the Sue Drummond Fund. For more information about TAC pro­ grams. call 945-2002 or check out the website at thomappleartscouncil.org � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-04-28.pdf 44f43092636f4591c59f468e9199ba1d PDF Text Text Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HastingsBanner Thursday, April 28, 2005 VOLUME 152, No. 17 PRICE 50C <rv Thornapple Manor’s new millage proposal to join Aug. 2 ballot by David T. Young The six board members who were present Editor that morning referred the request to the A Thomapplc Manor millage request will Finance Committee, which voted Monday to join Barry County Transit’s on the Aug. 2 The recommend placing it on the Aug. 2 ballot. The proposal actually got a little bit cheap­ election ballot. Barry County Board of er than originally projected. It was said April Commissioners voted 7-1 Tuesday night to 14 that the millage rate would be .23 in the place a request for .21 mill in the first year first year and average of .73 over the next 19 and an average of .69 mill over the following years, but a closer examination yielded the 19 years to fund expansions and renovations final estimated figures of .21 in the first year at the nearly 50-year-old nursing facility east and .69 in the subsequent 19. The county will sell bonds amounting to of Hastings. Commissioner Michael Callton cast the lone dissenting vote, saying he fears having both Thornapple Manor's and a one-quarter $18.85 million, which will be repaid by the millage levy over 20 years. Thomapplc Manor since 2000 has mill request for Barry County Transit for 10 received .8118 mill for projects such as water years on the same ballot might spell doom for hookup to the c.ty and sewer lagoons at the one of them. nursing center. There are five more years to The County Board’s actior. crjne after a go on that millage, which will be eliminated presentation April 14 to the Committee of the if voters approved the new 20-year proposal. Whole by Thomapplc Manor Administrator Commissioner Sandra James said she Jim DeYoung, an architect, an attorney and other employees and associates of the facility. See MANOR, page 2 Big snow through the tulips,.. This past weekend's unseasonable snowfall made for some contrasting images spring flowers capped with peaks of snow. This cokxful display of tulips is pari of the landscaping at Kilpatrick United Brethren Church on M-66 in Woodland. The snow. i3 inches of which was dumped on Oakland County on the east side of the state, fol­ lowed an unseasonably warm three-week stretch in April. (Photo by Helen Mudry) Red Cross office to close on July 1 U— oy iviarcH. w -,------- - Bricl said it has been her honor and privi­ ty estover lege to work alongside the giving communi­ Staff Writer The Hastings service center office of the America Red Cross will be closing its doors “Barry County is unique in its ability to on July 1, but there are still promises to meet form collaborative services that impact so *ae ueeds of community residents, sais Lisa many lives,” Bricl said. Mmks, executive director of the American The cost to run the office through staff and Central Michigan has made changes in order support was $56,000. with direct services to meet the ever-growing needs of the com­ needed for the community only at $7,000 to munity we serve. Red Cross operations in $8,000. Maries said they would rather spend Barry County have struggled for many years money on the people of the community than to maintain facilities and staff, while still on administrative costs. delivering Marshall ing. just the office ” cy — this has not occurred and future projec­ The letter goes on to later state. “One thing Montcalm and Ionia counties were closed that won't change is the importance of the down last year. Services now will be coordi­ programs and services provided by Red Cross nated through the Grand Rapids office and in the communities we serve. We will contin­ through local volunteers. ue to provide vital services that are efficient­ American Red Cross chapters traditionally ly and effectively delivered by over 1.000- operate on a county-wide level and have to be dedicated and trained volunteers. We will able to “break even" financially. But since continue to provide the quality services our 1997, when the chapter in Barry County community has come to expect Our commit­ merged with the American Red Cross of West ment to the residents of Barry, Ionia, Kent and Central Michigan, there has been diligent Montcalm counties remains unwavering." work to keep the Barry County office open, Marks said the Barry County United Way has indicated it wants to continue to support She stressed the needs of those in Barry County will continue to be met The group of the Red Cross because it serves many in the community. volunteers and the work of Lyn Bricl were not As for the volunteers Bricl said. “You can’t the reason the local office closed. Marks said, ask for a more committed group of individu­ it was a financial decision. als." court to rule in their favor and force the City of Hastings to vacate and set aside Ordinance Staff Writer The legal firm of Law. Weathers Richardson has answered the and complaint against the City of Hastings filed by eight will be the recipient of 2005 Liberty Bell award. The award ceremony will be held during a program at noon, Monday, May 2. in the Barry County Circuit Courtroom. The public Attorney and Probate Judge by the Planning on them. There was no further action taken by the commission, which they contend is in vio­ McDowell. lation of the City of Hastings Zoning Code, which requires the Planning Commission to Planned Unit Development. set a public hearing and make a report to the located City Council within 75 days after submission include property owners Through their attorney, Bradley K. Monon Thomas Cranmer ignored Stephanie S. Washington Street PLC and was formerly assistant chief of the were Fekkes instead of current City Attorney Amy Street, and South Market Street and South firm Miller. Canfield. Paddock and Stone. in the complaint that their Commission when it voted to suspend action between West Court Street and West State speaker. Cranmer is a principal with the law They stite Circuit Court by sending in former City They Michigan Bar Association, will be guest their properties. tequests Court Street Thomas Cranmer, president-elect of the No. 382, which created the PUD and re-zoned local residents last month in Barry County The plaintiffs filed legal action against the is invited to attend. See NEWS BRIEFS, pogo 2 financial condition." Kent counties. The service center offices in by Heather A. Reed announced that Earl McMullin of Hastings See LIBERTY, page 2 tions do not indicate an improvement in their Ex-probate judge to defend Hastings in recent PUD suit Earl McMullin to get Liberty Bell award The Barry County Bar Association has May 1. services. in hopes to build this office to self-sufficien­ but it just didn't work. Marks said. Gazette, community Although more resources have been provided Michigan serves Barry. Ionia. Montcalm and 4 vital Lyn Briel. service center office manager in Hastings, said, “Our volunteers aren’t leav­ The American Red Cross of West Central The cast of "Mame" will dance and sing on stage at Central Auditorium at 7 p.m. tonight, April 28, Friday and Saturday, April 29 and 30, and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 1. This is the Thomapple Players’ spring musical, bringings a delightful tale of being true to oneself, no matter one's age. Tickets are available at the door. In a letter sent out by Marks it notes. “As you know the American Red Cross of West Red Cross of West Central Michigan. ‘Mame’ musical to begin tonight ties in Barry County. of the application. The code also requires the council to cither approve, deny or modify a rezoning request within 60 days from the date of receiving the of Charlotte, the residents have asked the See PUD, page 2 �P«B» 2 - Thursday. Aprs 28. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Hastings, TK Science Olympiad teams to travel to MSU for state competition by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The penal and it makes little set The eeasone for the dumpe of venne were the complaints from the spectators about School Science University to compete at the state level fends.* last year’s tut mile long line to enter die Saturday. April 30. Thomapple Kellogg High School is return­ ing to the state tournament after a one-year Park io hold the event. The entire staff at NcddE'But Thick and absence. A team from Hastings has competed NBT Screen prtntiag and Embroidery have in seven of the last ten years. The team had to make some adjustments ' VosheU,ooe< High Olympiad team is returning to Michigan State the Secretary of State with park and the rising costs of reatwg Chariton been gearing Hastings since seven of the team members who com­ d show prorim.sejr(hey : ever, .rato or g event, a SO-SO half of the pro- be presented by the Delton KeBoggl peted at the regional level will be in New Arts Company at 7.30 pjn. Tte York City for a band trip at the same time. Friday and Saturday, r nril 26,29 an The The shows win take place at the new Scott Co'cman, members arc Brittany Wescott. Hillary Ranguette, Chelsie Kellogg High School, with tictatsav Passmore, Gary Pleyte, Patrick Dryer, Myles at the counseling office or with ■ Eldred and Andrew Conklin. member. Co« is $4 for «tah* and Mort than 550 high school, middle school and elementary teams competed at the Science Olympiad Regional competitions during February and March. The Hastings and Thomapplc Kellogg teams join 94 other teams advancing from the regional contests. Forty-eight teams come from junior high or middk schools, and 48 teams represent high schools. More than 40 event competitions will be held in various locations on the MSU campus. There will be soaring bottle rockets, robots rambling around, and a variety of events in Fairchild between. Team shirts, coaches, medals and trophies are all a part of the discovery hoopla. State champion teams will go on to the National Science Olympiad tournament at the University of Illinois-Champaign. Urbana, The Hastings High School Science Olympiad team competing at Michigan State University Saturday includes (from left,top row) Jared Ford. Getrit Schwepper. Scott Coleman, Curtis Krall man, Tim Aspinall, coach Marty 'juehier, (middle row) Corey Doxtader, Brittany Wescott, Hillary Ranguette, Chelsie Passmore, Gary Pleyte, (front) Derek Miller, Amanda Hurless, Patrick Dreyer, Lauren Azevedo ano Myles Eldred. Andrew Conklin was not available to have his picture taken. Illinois on May 20 and 21. MANOR, continued from page 1 would like voters to know the new millage, if approved, would replace the old one. She stressed. "... we’re not adding another millage onto Thomapple Manor, we’re can­ celing the existing one and extending the millage for more years. We’re not piggy­ backing two millages.” Another difference between the new mill­ age levy aid the current one is, “At the end of this (the new one, in 20 years) you’ll have something to show for it, a new Thomapple Manor," DeYoung said. He added, “I think this will take us to the next 50 years." DeYoung, in his presentation to the board two weeks previous, said Thomapple Manor was an excellent facility 50 years ago, but now it has handicapped accessible issues and it needs to provide mere private and semi-pri­ vate rooms. The current majority of four to a The Thomapple Manor as it stands today. room is considered outdated and cumber­ some. Dr. Troy Carlson, a local physician who county elected officials in line with all other which will result in about $7,800 in more county employees. funding for the local drug court program. serves on the Health and Human Services • Agreed to have the treasurer, clerk, register of deeds and drain opportunity to show the community how commissioner pay half ol a’J annual increases • Approved a loan of up to $25,000 to the much we care for it.” in health care premiums, up to an amount not Commission on Aging for the purchase of a He noted that it won’t be long before many to exceed 1 percent of their salaries, effective replacement vehicle. The COA will repay the June 1. Once again, this brings them in line county next year. facility offers to older Americans. with other county employees. Commissioners beginning April 1 of this year. Pennington noted her program serves 1,274 people in all 16 townships in the county. “We’re focusing on three areas,” she said, • Approved the contract for renting out the “to eliminate or lessen isolation, to improve services of Ground Penetrating Radar unit health and wellness and to try to give some used for locating stones, drains and even bod­ more support to care givers." She also outlined some of the programs ies below land surfaces. County Surveyor Reynolds Brian to move the Thomapple Manor millage explained that Barry is one of only three request to November instead of August, but Michigan counties (along with Montcalm and offered to senior citizens. “We do a lot of partying," she quipped, “we have a good time.” he said everything now is in order after a lot VanBuren) that has such a device, so neigh­ She noted the COA has been involved in of hard work. Furthermore, he suggested that boring government units are interested in activities such as Christinas parties, a walking fiDed event, which will include free food some senior citizens would stand to benefit using it occasionally. The question is bow club, country line dancing, and has fund-rais­ from the millage proposal might already in much to charge them. ers such as a chili cook-off. They’ve even bd-fneodly music. Activities ate wanner southern climate in November. In case of min. the walk will take place in the gym at Hnt Baptist Church of Haata<s, 309 E. Woodlawn. Callton cast the dissenting vote, saying. The county bought the device earlier this year with special remonumentation funds. “I’d hate to see any of these proposals fail.” started a chapter of the Red Hat Society. Doyle said the biggest development in area • Agreed to reconsider its recent denial of drains has been the flooding at Jordan Lake In other business at Tuesday night's meet­ an application from Lloyd Kilmer to be and steps being taken to deal with the prob­ tioo. call walk director Laura Knapp at ing at the Irving Township Hall, the County included in the farmland preservation pro­ lem. (259)795-5334. Board: gram in Hastings Township under Public Act “We’ve had two floods there in a short 116. Kilmer said he has more information on period of time and we’ve got to come to some the matter. kind of solution." For more information or to emke a dram- urging the Michigan Senate to oppose • Voted to increase the co-pays for pre­ Hoose Bill 4082 (HB 40S2). The bill would scriptions from $5 to $10 in the health care ‘Grid Recovery’ starts next month Barry Community Hoepice will offer 526,766 per year, retroactive to the 200405 “Grief Recovery" fiscal year. Tbesdsys from May 3 through May 31 for Road Commission, said growth in MTF Doyle. Organizers at the w*S arc Mcoaragtog scheduled so end at 2:30 pjn. Brad Lamberg. managing director of the Director Tammy famHies fc> come out and enjoy the ftm- and Commission’s MTF aUocabcn by about Patten. Jerry re-appoint expensive each year than what is being pro­ DeYoung was asked if he would be willing action would reduce Barry County Road to year terms on the Mental Health Board, posed, though it would be for 20 years instead year 2009. If HB 4082 becomes law, the from Pennington and Drain Commissioner Thomas Agreed • Thomapple Manor’s proposed millage is less ting their taxes instead of increasing them.” reports last year. Norman Francis and Robert Nelson to three- “This is a savings,” she said. “This is cut­ annual on Aging Commission One woman in the audience noted that of five. • Received themselves were placed under the same rules what they’ve got here." the Secretary of State's office through fiscal the county. in the community will need the services the think the citizens of Barry County realize Michigan ’BMporfotka Ftrnd (MTF) to None of the added cost will be picked up by Board, said, “I think this is a wonderful Citizen John Loftus chimed in, “I don’t transfer S10 million per year from the prosecutor, sheriff, for five consecutive any aduk who has experienced the death of plans for the commissioners, prosecutor, sher­ • Approved the first amendment to the He acknowledged it’s been a dry spring iff, treasurer, clerk, register of deeds, survey­ agreement between the State of Michigan thus far, but the goal now is to get Jordan or and drair commissioner, effective June 1. Department of Corrections This action brings the health care benefits for County Comprehensive Corrections Plan, PUD, continued from page 1 a loved one. Planning Commission's report. and the Barry LIBERTY, continued division criminal of the United States Lake to its summer level by May 15. from page 1---------Chamber of Commerce and the Hastings Community Fund. Attorney’s Office in Detroit revenues has not kept pace with the rising Grief Recovery combines learning about cojta of materials, equipment, feel and the process of grief with the opportunity lo Through Fekkes, the city stated, among He will share his insights on this year’s The public is invited to attend a reception labor. The reduction proposed by HB 4082 discuss feelings of grief in a safe and open other legal points, that it denied passing an Law Day theme "The American Jury: We the Monday, May 2, beginning at 11 a.m. for would negatively affect the Barry County environment. illegal amendment to the Hastings Zoning People in Action." McMullin and Cranmer in the community Road Comnriwton'i current and future This program will be held at the Bwry Ordinance. The city also denies ignoring the McMullin was chosen for the Liberty Bell room of the Courts and Law Building in operating budgets and that any potential Community Hospice office. 450 Meadow requests of the property owners to re-zone award in recognition of his many years of Hastings. The Law Day program will follow increaae in Michigan's federal road funds Run Suite 200. Hastings. Participants may their properties in September 2003, and the service to the community. could not be used Io offaet this reduction. choose either day or evening class macs. implication that it failed to follow the zoning He moved to Hastings in 1950 when he The day sessions will be from 11:30 am. to code in reference to the time frame within helped established Orchard Industries and The Liberty Bell award program is part of which a public hearing must be scheduled. later founded Hastings Fiber Glass Products the Barry County Bar Association’s annual in 1959. Over the years, be was very active observance of Law Day. Other activities involve members of the Bar Association Public Act 51 of 1951 limits MTF trans­ fers to the Secretary of Stale to S20 million 1 p.m. and the evening sessions from 5:30 per fiscal year. HB 4062 proposes to side­ step this limit in order to subsidize noo- to 7 p.m. Barry Community Hospice offers Grief transportation related aspects of Secretary Recovery as a community service at no of State operations. charge. For further information or to regis­ The City of Hastings also has claimed in mswenng the complaint that the residents with the Hastings the reception at noon across the street in the Rotary Club. First Circuit Courtroom. have 'Tiled a frivolous claim' and that the Presbyterian Church and the YMCA of Barry assisting numerous fourth grade students pre­ This would be a very shortsighted move ter for the class, please call (269) 948-S452. zoning actions in regards to the PUD “were County. He served as a member of the board senting the mock trial of "Rumpelstiltskin on the pert of the State that would further Barry Community Hospice is n division discretionary and legislative, not ministerial of directors of Hastings City Bank. Hastings versus the Queen" throughout the day in all jeopardize the condition of Michigan's of Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice and is (pertaining to executive authority.)" Manufacturing Co. and Pennock Hospital. He of the county courtrooms. already poor roads," Lamberg said. The a an affiliate of the United Way. There is still no court date available. is also past president of the Hastings �Th. hustings Banner - TburwWy. *prt 2B 2OOS - P^,3 Rachael Iler one of poet honorees in ‘Write Away’ by Marcie Westover In fact, you 're Staff Writer not even here The top honorees from the “Write Away" competition not only received recognition at a loud see their work in print. It's the highway Banner" will print the unique pieces of work from the top seven young authors. hand motivate young writers in high school. It’s a pencil feet that l‘m earned first place in the poetry category for Resting on is ninth tenth and with her work The nothing more than “Silhouettes”. Hastings High School sophomore A cement slab enjoys the creative energy produced when These aren't writing a piece of work that only she may kisses along my truly understand. Neck, are they? “If something comes to me,” Iler said. “1 earned board certification in health care man­ agement, advancing to diplomate status in the American College of Healthcare Executives. “Because health care management ulti­ mately affects all people in our communities, it is critically important to have a standard of excellence that is promoted by a professional society,” says Thomas C. Dolan, Ph.D., pres­ ident and CEO of ACHE. “By becoming an ACHE diplomate and simultaneously earning And your lap and Rachael Iler to the competition where she grades Matt Thompson, director of ancillary serv­ ices, Pennock Health Services, recently Holding your Alice Jones, as a scholarship competition to A long time interest in writing steered Pennock Hospital executive receives board certification next to me Come to think of it. I’m not “Write Away" was a creation of Ken and Family and fnends gathered Monday evening at Hastings City Hall for an earty cel­ ebration of Dr. V. Hany Adrounie's 90th birthday at an vpan house hosted by Mayor Bob May. State Rep. Gary Newell (left) and State Senator Patricia Birkholz presented Adrounie, accompanied by wife Agnes (right), with a framed tribute also signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm. That same evening May and the City Council proclaimed April 25 as "Dr. V. Harry Adrounie Day." Currently, Adrounie serves on the Barry County Family Independence Agency Board, the City Planning Commission and chairs the County Solid Waste Oversight Board Adrounie officially turns 90 on Friday. April 29. voice that's so ceremony April 21, but also an opportunity to For the next several weeks the “Hastings Adrounie honored in birthday bash It's not your It's just a breeze. will write it” The poem “Silhouettes" deals with the But a breeze emotions of wanting someone to be there, but that 1 can feel they’re not, she said. you in Reading other adolescent poems that And for some address current issues is one of Iler’s interest. reason, the She also enjoys shifting sketching, talking with friends and is working on obtaining her dri­ Moon is telling ver’s license. me it’s okay Entering the “Write Away" competition is Rachael Iler the rest? Well, we’ll see. To pretend. I know it will something Iler would recommend to others. I can sit here ease, but it’s She said it was nice to know that other people and smile at the taking up my are interested to hear her writings. stars Believing that time to thina. straight, Iler’s parents, Scott and Colleen Iler, have been the primary sounding board for her cre­ you’re right ative works. here concentrate, evaluate what's Can'll? around me. I and that a lot of her creative interests can be Is that sane? traced to father. Doi care? want, Wait. “I love writing," Iler said. Sometimes 1 I need these In the future Her plans to continue writing swear I can see illusions to you Walking towards My mind is tired me just Smiling, of creating a She said they have been very supportive and expressing her ideas on paper. Rachael Iler become reality. •Silhouettes" and I want so visual of I'm sitting here bad to Run to deception. A sequence of in your lap you, hug you. Resting my feet touch you. on your: Holdinf. your Know that it’s over and over real because and the pause hand as I tilt that’s how it button won't My head to one seems. Is this how it give. your Breath kiss my will continue? Father Time. To see shadows Keep going for education to stay current in the dynamic health care field, professional experience, and involvement with voluntary community involvement. In addition, they must also suc­ cessfully complete a comprehensive written and oral examination and structured profes­ sional interview covering the essential* of neck, listening run past me as I me. You don't To you whisper quickly rum know when all of in my ear around lo se; this will be health care management. softly? Oh, I board certification, Thompson demonstrates that he is committed to providing high-quali­ ty service to Pennock's patients and the com­ munities served.” To earn board certification, candidates must demonstrate participation in continuing Thompson is privileged to use the Certified Healthcare Executive designation after his name, which indicates board certification in health care management and ACHE dipiomate status. Only 5,823 of the 30,000 health care executives hold the prestigious diplomate status. In addition to his responsibilities at Pennock Hospital, Thompson coordinates the fund-raising and grant making activities for the Pennock Foundation, serves as co-executive director of the Barry Health Partnership, Physician Hospital Organization. He is also a board member of the Barry County Mental Health Authority, serves on the Barry-Eaton Heal th Plan Board of Directors, is a deacon of the Hastings First Presbyterian Church, Hastings Rotary Board of Directors and is involved with the Barry County United Way side to feel Matt Thompson as a board member and for the past eight years as chairman of the Allocations Committee. The American College of Healthcare Executives is an international professional society of health care executives. ACHE members lead the nation's hospitals, health care systems, and ocher health care organiza­ tions. ACHE is best known for its credential­ ing program, educational seminars, publica­ tions, research and public policy programs. For more information, please call the divi­ sion of membership of ACHE at (312) 424­ 9400. But you're talking so loud • Win not speak -i * To look in the ..jm u L. e □ findouttU see half of me? I'll wait. w .< ’ ** ........ space thatfills Area school districts to have first May annual school elections Tuesday J-Ad Graphics News Service Voters in the May 3 annual school elections are reminded to look over their districts’ bal­ lot issues and to remember that the voting locations have changed from bygone days. Due to the new election consolidation leg­ islation, voters no longer go to the school dis­ For the Delton Kellogg School Board’s two They have lived in the area for 13 yean and open seat there are two candidates and one have two children, in addition to an exchange write-in candidate seeking the position. student. Sharon Boyle is seeking re-election for her As for being a write-in candidate, seat on the Board and Andrew Stoneburner Paradowski said he simply missed the regis­ and write-in candidate Mark Paradowski are tration deadline. Paradowski said he has a “git-r-dooe" atti­ seeking election for the first time. trict to vote, they instead go to the voting Boyle is a 1979 graduate of Delton Kellogg tude and wants to be involved in the school location in their precinct or where they vote High School and has lived in the area since board. Being involved in the middle school for the presidential election. 1972. PIE (Partners in Education) has been impor­ The following is an outline of elections She has one child in the third grade and her next Tuesday in the fiev area school districts: two oldest children arc Delton Kellogg grad­ tant for him. On running for school board he said “I uates currently in college. want to make a change.” Paradowski said be The Hastings Board of Education has one Boyle works at the Barry County United believes in inspiring people, by touching the seat open for a four-year term, to which Way as the Barry County Continuum of Care lives of children and doing thing to help out incumbent Scott Hodges is seeking re-elec­ Coordinator. the schools. UI have enjoyed being on the school Participating in the community has been a Hodges and his wife Mary have six chil­ board." Boyle said. “It is stressful at times, mainstay for Paradowski, who has been dren, with three being Hastings High School but rewarding also. I am concerned about the involved in Little League and iunning a graduates, have lived in the Barry County budget cuts and the priority of keeping cur- haunted path at his Frisbee golf course. area for 14 years. riculum/program quality while maintaining a tion to this seat. After finishing up his first four-year term, Hodges said he wants to continue the experi­ This is the eighth year Boyle has been on the school board, and if she is elected this spending four years on the school board was would be her third term. the system better. Becoming further educated on school issues has been important for Paradowski and balanced budget." ence on the Hastings board. Hodges said a learning experience and now he understands eye opening on many issues. Taking an equal look at both sides of an issue is something Paradowski would bring to “Having eight years of experience has the school board, he said. He added that he is helped me better understand the funding and the right person for the Delton School Board One of the biggest challenge school boards state requirements for schools," Boyle said. across the state have faced is shrinking school “At this time, it is important to strive toward funding. Hodges is an educator himself, providing a quality education opportunity to teaching at the University of Michigan, so he all students.” position because his heart is with the students. Paradowski said he wants to help with the changes that will help the school grow. Thomapple Keflogg In the Thomapple Kellogg School District is familiar with the value education can offer. Stonebumer lives on a farm in Prairieville Also having traveled in third world countries, Township with his wife, Terisa. and h» two there are three candidates running for one seat Hodges said he knows the opportunities avail­ young daughters. on the Board of Education. Those seeking the For the last 10 years Stonebumer has been able through education. working full-time on the farm. Delton Kellogg There arc two seats open on the Board of Education in the Delton Kellogg School District. Voters also will decide on the 18-mill renewal of the “Operating Millage Proposal He has lived in the Barry County area his entire life. seat include incumbent Scott Kiel and chal­ lengers Aaron Wissner and Warren Wheeler. The non-homestead tax which was With his oldest daughter heading into approved under Proposal A in 1993 is now up kindergarten this fall, Stonebumer decided it for renewal. This tax brings the district about was time to participate in the school system. $2,000,000 to the TK district each year. “I want to know what’s going on." he said. “It is essential that this millage be renewed Friend Paul Hughes is leaving the board because without it, we do not get our entire representing after several years and Stonebumer knew the payment from the state.,” Superintendent operational funds that pay for items including spot was opening. He acknowledges that a Kevin Konarska says. salaries of teachers, busing, books and sup­ main issue to be dealt with on the board is plies. The tax includes commercial, industrial funding. While Non-Homested Agricultural and Vermontville Village President Doug Kelsey and Maple Syrup Festival President Gene Fisher examine an unwelcome vistor that was noticed Sunday morning at the annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival, which was hampered by perhaps its worst weather ever Apparently someone had built a snowman on the festival stage Saturday night, in what one observer referred to as "typical Vermontville humor." Well, hurry up, mirror and only An outline of see. It’s not you. Hastings Snowman performs at Syrup Festival Keep ticking nothing there? ' : memories playing and Property Non-Qualifying Tax." non-qualifying agricultural properties, The second proposal on the ballot is a sep­ arate two-mill request, which will be used owning his own business. only if there is a Headlee rollback of the 18- but generally not residential, except for sec­ Stonebumer said he has experience having to mill levy. This proposal will fill in the gap ond homes. make cost cuts. Stonebumer graduated in back up to 18 mills in years with a rollback. It Superintendent Ron Archer said. “(The 18 1991 from Delton Kellogg, and now wants to will only replace whatever the rollback uses. mills) is the local portion of our state guaran­ give something back to the school systems For example, if the rollback one year is for teed funding.” and community. He currently two mills allowed to bring the levy back up to The amount represents $1.7 million for the 1.15 mills only 1.15 will be added from the is a deacon at Hickory school district, which he said is a very impor­ Comer? Bible Church and in the past he was tant part of school funding. The proposal is not for an increase, but rather a renewal of a 4-H leader Paradowski, the write-in candidate, lives funds that are crucial to the school district. with his wife and children near Orangeville. 18 mills. This is not an additional tax. The state of See ELECTIONS, page 18 �Pag* 4 - Thursday. April 28, 2005 - The Hastings Banner Local cops just aren’t what they used to be The Grand Rapids Schools out-sourced its of all endeavors, if not always enthused. To the editor: Thinking back. I don’t know how we ever Now. the biggest sport is for the city and the transportation operation. Saves $18 million got along when Sheriff Tiny Doster was keep­ Barry County Commission, right along with over five years. Drivers will pay for their ing peace in the county. Domestic peace and the Stale of Michigan giving away tax abate­ insurance. The union leaders are trying to still tough on crime. He could even smile at a ments and anything to help or start a business. upset the whole deal. Local schools should be little devilment. He had a little saying about Instead of getting at the bottom of trouble to looking from busing to maintenance I’ll bet when the sun sets in the west in Hastings. get or to hold, they just throw money at it. The Governor gets a Japanese car factoryfgiving they could save also. It really is the peoples Today, it seems like someone ends up dead. State Police swarm. I’ve seen where they away the store to get). Engine and parts arc all don’t use directionals, cut across going east shipped in from Japan. money they are playing with. I mentioned Fanners’ week in Hastings, but now it’s save the coyote, bear, mountain lion, Com producers ready to help fuel the nation off Broadway on Apple when they couldn't Do you realize it takes at least SI300 of wolf and God only knows what ehe. There’s have seen anything around corner due to traf­ every new General Motors car just to pay been two calves killed by coyotes not to far To the editor: ly increasing over the past five years. In fic. We never hear just how many cars are health and retirement costs? Just where is our from Hastings. Before you leave your baby As you travel down a country road and 1999. Michigan only used about 29 million damaged. Those are race cars. You get a elite elected or appointed officials forcing us on that blanket on the lawn, you had better drive past a com field, the first thing you gallons of ethanol. With more and more swarm of them coming down the road, you as to what taxes will have to be dug up to pay remember there may be coyotes making runs probably picture is a barn filled with cattle Michigan residents opting for ethanol-blend- are at fault if you are m the way. off retirement and health costs? What really through the city. A bounty and chickens where com is fed. Michigan's ed fuels, u. 2003 that number increased to I remember one of their elite saying they hurts is some of those people have pul lhe should be paid. The packs of four-legged dogs com producers don't see things that way any over 150 million gallons. don’t sweep it under the rug like before any county and country in the hole. When the in the past to wreck a flock of sheep, now more. I’ll bet he wouldn’t have told Tiny awakening happens it will be too late. more. They view com as America's renew­ And that's just the tip of the iceberg. able resource. When they gaze across rows Annually. Michigan consumers use 5 billion and rows of com, they envision the value- gallons of gasoline. If that was blended with added products that can be made from com just 10 percent ethanol. Michigan would use including plastics, clothing, and ethanol. 500 million gallons of the renewable, com­ based fuel. Just imagine how much foreign even had guts enough to say 911 operator oil that would displace. gave the best calls to Sheriff’s Department, Ethanol is a great example of value-added agriculture and it’s had a tremendously posi­ tive impact on our nation's economy. Ethanol Unlike gasoline, ethanol is a renewable creates jobs and increases revenues while resource as it is made from com that grows decreasing the amount of energy we have to every year here in our state. So not only does import from other areas of the world. it strengthen the agricultural industry, it In Michigan alone, com producers plant an lessens our dependence on foteign oil and average of 2 million acres per year, with each helps keep gas prices down while creating acre yielding an average of 120-130 bushels markets and jobs which keep our local of com for a total crop of about 250 million economies strong. coyotes can do the same. They howl at night Greed pops right and stares you right in the Doster that. paid for each near old dumps on State Road in Hastings. There was a letter to the editor from a face. The schools are right there and asking retired State Cop from west side of the state for more. They say they are underpaid but Donald W. Johnson who saia their State Police post was closed those are the words of their unions. They for­ Middleville and just how much extra it would cost He get the retirement, and at a young age. not them. The 911 is run by an ex-state cop who I have yet to hear a lot of good about. I know that the sheriff’s department in Barry County is on the short end of the stick. I have written before on this, but it hasn't changed. You can’t tell me all those emergency calls are on the level. They want the State Cops to show just how important they are in Barry County. There are many in Barry County. Did writer go too far on Saddam, Jews? To the editor. that country, except we're not accepting I'm writing in response to lhe letter by responsibility.” Justine McLean, which appeared in last Not for a minute do I live by the motto I week's Banner, under lhe title, “Wolfowitz heard a lot in the Vietnam War era "Il's my rewarded despite serious failures." country, right <r wrong. 1 c.c it or leave it." My particular concerns center on two state­ That kind of blanket kyalty is precisely what leads "the blind tc follow the blind." 1 do not ments. The first is: “A huge mistake Hitler may wish to whitewash our government's failures have made in Germany in World War II was or misdirections to any executing poor innocent women and children, responsibly for all the Abu Graibs is clear­ but not ridding the country of extremist .lews ly the max date for us, like anyone else. bushels. One bushel of com yields 2.8 gal­ There are currently 83 ethanol plants in With Rockford, Ionia. Lansing, Battle Creek. lons of ethanol, so imagine how many gal­ operation and just under half are farmer- Kalamazoo, and Wayland, all with posts, that lons of ethanol we can produce right here in owned. In order to keep up with national makes this area a ‘‘police slate.” They answer lessen our demand, there are also currently 16 ethanol who may have been a threat.” dependence on foreign oil. but also keep ovr plants under construction, including one ion to no one. The Hastings post should never have been I grant Ms. McLean the benefit of the learned about Saddam Hussein over the rural economies strong. Woodbury, and most of those are farmer- opened and should be closed now. It’s a waste doubt: she is surely not in any way excusing years, anecdotally and by documentation, to of money. Those glorified blue coats have the the Holocaust killing of women and children put American leadership in the £tme box with in the name of what she perceives as Hitler’s the former Iraqi dictator is a v*ry elastic "mistake." But in her suggestion that Hitler stretch of truth, credulity and justice our state This will not only In helping to keep rural economies strong, driven projects as well. Producers have real­ agriculture and com producers from across ized the value of their crop and are seizing the nation are banding together through the the opportunity to help not only feed the National Com Growers Association (NCG A) world, but also to fuel the world. manpower, so why aren’t they working 24 hours a day on meth problems? They would rather grab someone late for work, etc. Are some of those extra charges your read about to support a National Energy Bill that will Headquartered in DeWitt, the Michigan include a Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). Com Growers Association is a grassroots Legislation has been introduced in both the membership association representing the Senate and the House to establish a national state's com RFS as part of the Energy Bill, according to Since the 1970s MCGA has been looking out his new post A Democratic political plum. for the state's com producers and keeping One nice thing is that the new sheriff is where Bruce Noel, NCG A Ethanol Committee Vice Chair and a com producer from Leslie. The RFS would implement a five-billion gallon producers' political interests. them Oil the cutting edge. For more informa­ tion. visit the website of MCGA and the Cora Program minimum usage requirement of renewable Marketing fuels such as ethanol and biodiesel by the www.micora.org year 2012. Not only u national ethanol use important, of Michigan at caused by intimidation? Help, don’t hinder, has been lost They have to act and look important Another ex-state cop, *x-sheriff. is safe in you can least find him. Qualifications sure way. Accepting However, as we survty what has been should have included the deaths of those sh- In fact, I have lots of skepticism about de fines as "extremist Jews," what else do we Beltway politicians and suspicion of the have but the implication that she would con­ threat about which the late President Dwight done such deaths? Then-what do we have Eisenhower warned us in his departure from except a mindset on the same, level as the office, "the military-industrial complex." J am Fvhrer and his Aryan master plan? concerned about the lack of legal rights Like a number of Americans who express afforded long-term detainees in places like themselves privately and publicly. I have Guantanomo Bay. As a citizen, I did not sup­ long-held concerns about historical U.S. sup­ port the pre-emptive war in Iraq. don’t always make the man. Local people port the But to equate our leadership with the track should be elected, not people from the out­ Palestinians. But when we justify eradicating record of Saddam Hussein is, it seems to me, side. the "extremists," we play directly into the to play in the same band with blessing Hitler's hands of the warmongers and terrorists on execution of Jewish extremists. They are all lining up to run for Gary of Israel at the expense of Jody E. Pollok. executive director. Newell's state representative seat How many Michigan Com Growers Association any and all sides who justify their attitudes Finally, if Ms. McLean wishes to critique ex-state cops will be running? I haven’t seen and violence in the name of their cause and policy, have at it — a free press welcomes the their view. dialog — but stay in that departmen: and but ethanol use in Michigan has been steadi­ any blue coats walking on water. The Bluegill Festival would have been a The second statement reads: “There is Stop the lake associations’ tyranny better expression of Barry County than the absolutely nothing the leaders of our country parade of the green. Farmers’ days was big have done in Iraq that's any different than Michael Anton. back then too. Roq^Fe|dpausch was a backer what Saddam Hussein did to the people in Hastings beware of ad hominem arguments focused on a man's ethnic and/or religious identity. being foreclosed on. access to lands and To the editor: We have laws protecting us from insurance waters being denied, and having voting priv- companies, brokerage firms, money lenders, elages suspended. That is a lot of power to be bad doctors, and used car salesmen. left to the discretion of lay people. In part this is due to media coverage shed­ This same lake association fails to live up ding light on shady practices. Why then does to its own covenants and by-laws. For exam­ the media remain silent about neighborhood ple: They are required to to keep and make associations? Aside from minimal news cov­ available to all members; copies of minutes, erage of the man who lost his home to an treasurers' reports, voce tallies, etc. Try to get association for displaying the American flag them from our association. on his property, media outlets have allowed Lawful motions are not entertained, and Americans to forget that “a man’s home is his their authors are ridiculed. Meetings are castle.” abruptly and improperly closed to prevent Warning others of the possibility of such discussion of issues or voting. Perhaps that is highly unlikely events as a neighboor raising for the best, as voting wrong may lead to pigs in his front yard, supporters of neighbor­ stalking, slashed tires, uprooted sprinklers, hood associations ignore the fact that associ­ vandalized ations exist for no other reason but to control ponds, damaged lawn mowers, etc. propane tanks, contaminated environments that don't belong to them. Privileges such as the use of pole bams, When neighborhood associations have too boat docks, and oversized boat motors are much control, the property owners become allowed for some, but denied to others. Too many of our good neighbors have little more than servants to them. Our lake association demands obedience to given up anr* moved. Too many remain who their 30-year-old restrictions that were never fear losing control to "the whims of the properly approved of by a majority of proper­ majority.” as their lawyer put it.. ty owners. Failure to do so may result in fines Steve Ryder. Orangeville Township, being levied, leins placed on property, a home Crystal Lake Estates Plat property owner What would you tell grads? Local high school graduations are scheduled for next month. If you were the speaker at graduation what would you like to talk to the students about? HMtfav* Banner hk Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 PMahnby... Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 a-a— * .— I---1— Joon jacooa rreoaric uacoos Vice PrwaatorW Prmdwnt Steven Jacoba Saoatoryrtraaaurar •NEWSROOM* David T. 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Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs SuOacrlptton Ratos: S30 par yaar in Barry County S32 par year in adprong cowtoaa S35 par yaar atoawhara POSTMASTER. Sand atttaaa P.O Bos B Haaanga. Ml 480680802 Sacond Claaa Poataga Paid at Haaanp. Ml 49058 to: �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 28,2005 - Page 5 M Mg Opinion State should make a deal with the tribe New pope not beholden to pop culture Despite all its bluster and grandstanding, it looks like the State Christians who say they oppose gambling, but many still participate Legislature and other local politicians are powerless to stop the Gun in similar activities such as bingo, the lottery, raffles, office pools for To the editor: Lake Indian tribe from opening some kind of a casino. the NCAA basketball tournament and even the slock market. The political leftists and their lap dogs in This just shows how hopelessly out of “Sex and the City” or "Cosmopolitan." The U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs announced last week that the If the State Senate is seriously opposed to gambling, it should take the media are about to have a stroke. The touch Benedict is. He doesn't grasp the fact Gun Lake Band of Potawatomi’s land they propose to use for a gam­ immediate steps to make all forms of it illegal, including the state­ cause is the selection of Joseph Cardinal that the church is supposed to check in with ing center just west of Bradley will be placed in a trust. This virtual­ run and state-promoted lottery. Then it should oppose any plan for Ratzinger as Pope Benedict XVI. the 265th the modem flow of opinion to find out what ly assures that a “class two" casino can be opened. If lhe tribe can people to take their social security contributions and instead invest leader of the Catholic Church. she should believe and teach about things work out a compact with the state, the facility then could be a more them in the biggest gamble of them all — the stock market. extensive “class three." The smoke was hardly done rising from the sexual. Wt grant that a new casino in our back yard will bring some chal­ Sistine Chapel before the slurs started flying. And there's the rub. As shepherd of the About 24 hours after the news of federal approval for the tribe’s lenges with it Any time there is economic growth, there can be Among the kinder things they said of him was Universal Church. Benedict realizes full well plan, Gov. Jennifer Granholm was reported on a news radio program increased traffic, crime, pressure on local schools, etc. But growth that he is an "archconservative," is "hopeless­ that his duty is not to the passing fads of this to say she’s ready to negotiate. Gov. John Engler, though he signed has been showing itself to be knocking on our doors for some time, ly medieval' in his world view, and is "pre­ age, but to the eternal truths that have come to 11 other compacts for Indian casinos during his tenure, left this one and because we cannot possible stop it entirely, we must find ways venting the Catholic Church from moving the church from the very mouth of God. The for Granholm to decide, and she’s finally indicated what she'll do. to manage and control it into the 21st century." scriptures tell us that tins present age is pass­ The governor maintains that because the federal government has Granholm’s idea makes the most sense. The slate can negotiate a Oh. my. Thai fit was nowhere near enough ing away. Thus. St John the Seer writes in the given its blessing, the state has no choice now but to try to get its best compact and get its best deal, some sorely needed revenue for its to purge their souls of the rage they feel concluding book of the Bible: "I saw a new deal. Her logic makes sense. Whether or not you agree with a casino depleted coffers. Or it can continue the bluster and grandstanding for toward this man. It got a whole lot nastier. heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven in the Gun Lake area now is irrelevant. It’s coming regardless. the rich and powerful few. "the panzer cardinal," and the first earth were passed away; and "God's Rottweiler." There comes a time to give up a lost fight Our legislators are always talking about the new jobs we're going "the pope's hitman” and, by extension of his there was no more sea. And I John saw the to get, accepting that Michigan will continue to lose traditional man­ boyhood membership in the Hitler Youth, a holy city. New Jerusalem, coming down from ufacturing jobs to the global marketplace. These new service posi­ “crypto-Nazi.” (Never mind that membership God out of heaven, prepared •« « bride was all but compulsory and that his family adorned for her husband." (Rev. 21:1-2) tions are suppose to solve our jobs problems. Well, they’re on the way. The casino says they will employ more than 2,000 people them­ selves and the casino's impact will provide many more jobs as they grow. Yet the negative reaction to the federal government’s move last Energy bill passage keeps us marching in wrong direction week was suspiciously swift. Here at the Banner we first learned the news when we received commentary via overnight faxes from Congressmen Vem Ehlers and Peter Hoekstra, in which they told us their deeply held beliefs against the project. K was puzzling they could have taken pen in hand and written such serious scholarly analysis so quickly. Both rehashed the party line from the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. Closer to home, it was no secret that State Senators Patricia Birkholz and Ken Sikkema were very disappointed. They have con­ sistently opposed a casino in these parts for a long time. The media took too much stock in the Michigan Senate’s move last December to rescind its approval of a compact, which many said was a terrible blow to the Gun Lake tribe. We weren't fooled, how­ ever. We knew back in December that if the feds approved, the state really couldn’t do much to stop it, so we accused Birkholz, Sikkema and their comrades of simply grandstanding and playing to their base of political and economic support. We continue to stand by our asser­ tion. was passionately anti-Nazi.) Speaking of a lost fight, it’s depressing our president and congress recently passed and signed an energy bill that solves no problems and even creates new ones. As pointed out by Congressman Vem Ehlers April 16 in town hall meetings in Lake Odessa and Hastings, the tax breaks will go to oil companies who least need them. We've been told the reason is to help fund these companies* searches for oil. That’s simply prolonging the problem, not moving toward finding the solution. As we’ve said here more than once, the best thing the United States can do right now is begin to wean itself off its destructive addition to oil and begin the painful, but necessary process of find­ ing alternative energy sources. The government shorn? lend a help­ ing hand by providing tax breaks and even grants to companies, sci­ entists and inventors who come up with ways to run cars and heat homes more efficiently and more environmentally friendly. Then maybe we car tell the Middle East, China and Japan they can have One is Grand Rapids vs. the rest of West Michigan. The Grand Rapids chamber opposes the casino because it might hurt downtown businesses and tourist attractions (like those run and planned by the houses of De Vos and VanAndel). Yet the chambers of commerce for Allegan County. Barry County and Kalamazoo welcome this project with enthusiasm. The other is the moral issue that Birkholz likes to talk about, even There are some who certainly can say this would be daunting task, but we must begin moving away from oil and toward energy self-suf­ ficiency, with ethanol, hybrid cars, biomass. French fry grease or any other source that is less harmful than oil. What congress and the president did last week was the same old same old, stepping up the herd the souls of those in his charge 'til they reach this New Jerusalem. He knows that this he is, despite this, an important public figure world system and as the spiritual leader of a billion judgement of Christ st some piint, and that it Catholics, a personality to be reckoned with. is rank foolishness to bargain away God's But he has, in their eyes, serious personal absolute and eternal truth in exxter to gain defects. He is doctrinaire, rigid and antiquari­ morally debased as pop culture. That is why, though be will seek fruitful dialog wherever Let's unpack this. The liberal left and their he can find it, he will never yield to the yap­ media pals don't give a rat's tush about 99 per­ ping of those who think that they know better cent of Catholic doctrine. They wouldn't than he does bow to lead the church. know a doctrinal statement if they tripped And for that, we give thanks and pray for over it The great theological battles of past him daily. May God bless the pontificate of centuries arc to them either a source of mys­ Pope Benedict XVL tification or boredom. What they do understand is that Catholic Church stands as a highly visible sign of contradiction to their so-called of Benedict. He stands athwart their ideas of progress (read: sexual license, including the right to be free of any consequences of sexu­ al behavior). Especially nettlesome are his beliefs about - Fred Jacobs, vice pnMfetet, J-Ad Graphics als in and out of the church were hopeful that twin sacraments of the modem cult it was finally going to "come of age." When Pope Paul VI was chosen, the liberals could More than 150 area children received a free Institute (FNI) and Michigan State Police. awarded more than $3 million in grants and bicycle helmet Saturday thanks to a grant by Throughout the spring and summer. State seed money to various organizations that barely mask their glee. They were convinced that he was going to be the pope who would cave in on the question of birth control. They never forgave him when be proceeded to take their condoms away in his encyclical Humanae Vitae. Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Police troopers and other local law enforce­ specifically cater to the needs of children in a of Outstate Michigan. ment officers stop children who are “caught" hands-on way. The helmet gi seaway at the Hastings wearing their helmets and give them a sticker Charities, which now has more that 171 as-sport. In other words, his first encyclical McDonald's restaurant helped kick off the and a coupon for a free ice cream cone at worldwide chapters, has donated more than on human sexuality won't take its cues from McDonald’s. $320 million to various causes international- Being Safe” “Caught program that was “The Michigan State Police are excited to launched in 2004 by the Field Neurosciences work with McDonald's and the FNI to launch North Country Trail group meets May 11 The monthly meeting of the Chief Noonday Chapter of the North Country the helmet safety campaign and give-a-way,” said trooper Yvonne Brantley. "Caught Being Safe’ will directly affect the health and safety of thousands of children in Michigan, show­ ing them that wearing a helmet is safe and fun.” Trail Association will be held at 7 p.m. State police troopers will be on hand at par­ Wednesday. May 11, at the Barry Township ticipating McDonald's to help properly fit Hall. 155 E. Orchard St. in Delton. each child. McDonald's also provided 40,000 Ronald McDonald House V- The public is being invited to attend a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 6 pjn. Friday, coupons for a fit- ice cream cone to this May 6. at the Barry County Commission The North Country Trail is a premier year’s program. on Every year, one child out of seven will is receive head injuries as a result of a bicycle through Michigan, including local towns crash. Biking sends more kids, ages five to Dakota. Its most extensive section and areas such as Marshall. Battle Creek, 14, to the emergency room than any other Fort Custer, Augusta, Yankee Springs and sport. These injuries are preventable with the more. use of bicycle helmets; according to the For more information about the meeting National Injury Prevention Foundation, hel­ or about the Chief Noonday chapter of the mets can prevent an estimated 75 percent of North Country Trail Association, visit bicycle fatalities among children. call Tom Garnett at 269-382-2561. Aging (COA) building, 320 W. Woodlawn, Hastings. The event is a kick-off for the upcoming Meals on Wheels Walkathon next month. The meal is available for a “good-will offering.*’ Music will be provided by Stan Pierce and Friends. The Walkathan raises funds for the COA’s nutrition programs so county home­ McDonald bound seniors will receive balanced meals House Charities of Outstate Michigan has to help them maintain or reach adequate Founded http://www.ncrthcountrytrail.org/cnd/ or in 1990, Ronald nutritional health. Proceeds will also help provide more meals at COA Friendship Write Us A Letter HERE ARE THE RULES: lunch at places around the county. meals a year to older adults who live near The requirements are: us. work near us and enrich our lives." the COA said in a press release. More walkers arc needed for the 16th • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of resi­ dence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. annual Walkathon set for May 21. The • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished. walk starts at 10. One and three-mile out­ • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. walk will begin and end at the COA and lunch will be provided following the walk. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and the door routes are available. People of all ages who are interested in collecting pledges and walking in the Meals on Wheels Walkathon may call the COA at 948-4856 by May 10 to pre-regis­ ter. People may begin to collect pledges right away, using a pledge sheet provided by the COA. Those who do not wish to walk, but • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. would be willing to make a pledge or solic­ • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. tact the COA and staff will match up walk­ • We prefer letters to be pnnted legibly or typed, double-spaced To the editor: It was interesting to read in the April 5 Hastings Reminder about an American sol­ dier who just got back from Iraq. The Reminder story mentioned American soldiers are helping to that build schools and local government buildings in Iraq. Does anyone know where people here in Barry County can donate notebooks, pencils, etc., to be sent to the new public schools being built in Iraq? You can't have a good democracy without good public schools. I’ve heard that many vil­ lages in Iraq have had no public schools at all for 20 or 30 yean. So Iraq needs all the help it can gel in gradually building a democracy. Han Bateman, Hastings profits can apply to benefit from golf classic All non-profit organizations providing pro­ golfen will receive four ballots in their good­ grams and projects to the Hastings area have ie bags that they can use to vote for their until 5 p.m. Thursday. May 12, to submit pro­ favorite charily, knowing that they can use all posals for possible selection to benefit from four voles for one charity, or split their votes the MainStreet Savings Bank Bill Porter in any way they wish. This will encourage the Memorial Charity Golf Classic this summer. charities to get 'their' people involved. All proposals from 501-(cX3) organiza­ Fifty percent of the Golf Classic proceeds tions should be submitted to the Barry will go to the lead charity garnering die most Community Foundation office, 629 W. State votes, 25% to the second, 15% to lhe third St. Hastings. Each non-profit group has to and 10% to the fourth. The results will be submit 20 copies of its proposal. announced during the dinner party following Four non-profit organizations will be selected to receive proceeds from the Golf Proposal it pledges for someone else, may also con­ ers with callers. the tournament. Seventy-two, four-nun teams are eligible to play at $50 per person ($200.00 per team) Classic. forms are at available the in the shotgun start tournament, complete Foundation office and include such questions with 'Skins* Game at the golfen choice, as why do you need this funding, what results along with chances to win at individual bole do you expect to produce, benefits the pro­ competitions: gram will seek to achieve and expected Women, expenses. The Charity Closest to the Pin. #5 Long Putt #13 - Beat Centers where older adults congregate tor “These funds help us serve over 50.000 The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. They won't forgive Benedict XVI either, because he doesn't share their views on sex- Let's help soldiers build Iraqi schools 4 Spaghetti dinner to help raise funds for Meals on Wheels Everyone is welcome to attend. footpath that runs from New York to North Gary W. Coates, «»—•— nasungs the free lex. After the Second Vatican Council, fiber More than 150 free helmets given to bikers popularity with something so transient and the pun — is that he is not "progressive.” When will ever learn? When will we awaken and starting doing what’s necessary? When it’s too late? • * • •• < though it smacks of hypocrisy. There are many conservative s going to come under the an. In other words, his cardinal sin — excuse the evils of abortion and contraception, the search for other havens of oil. first responsibility k chief pastor is to shep­ they think largely irrelevant to real life? Well, enlightened views of sex, thus their trashing their oil. we’ll be energy independent, thank you. There are two interesting sides in this debate In view of this ultimaU reality, Benedict's Why all the fuss over someone they see as a doddering old man beading up a religion tl - Hole 11 - Long Drive - Long Drive - Men. #4 50/50 for President Tom’s Ball - Closest to the Pin, #14 Saturday. July 9. at the Hastings Country - Closest to the Pin - 2nd Shot, #17 - Most Club. In honor of the late Bill Porter, who had Accurate Drive - Men and Women. Golf Classic is set the drcam to organize the first local Charity The committee will be seeking sponsors to Golf Classic in 2004. his name has been cover the cost of the tournament so that all added to the title of the event along with money raised can benefit the lop four select­ MainStreet. ed charities. The sponsors would enjoy adver­ A panel, comprised of Hastings Country tising prior to and during the event, as well as Club Board of Directors, the Charity Golf permanent signage at the Hastings Country Outing Committee and two representatives of Club for the 2005 Charity Golf Outing. Platinum Sponsor MainStreet Savings Bank The committee will be seeking sponsor­ will select the four top proposals for funding, ships and those non-profits will then be publicized Sponsor) to include: Platinum (Signature MainStreet Savings Bank, Diamond (Dinner Sponsor). $3,000; Emerald as the "Charities." The non-profits, in their submitted docu­ (Advertising), $2,000; Ruby (Welcome Sign), ments. must successfully demonstrate why $2,000; Amethyst (Golf Cans). $1 JOO; Onyx they are vital to the Hastings Area. (Sponsor Signs). $8.00; Pearl Submissions arc not limited to program or (Voluntecr/Conunittee Shirts). $500; project costs. The selected charities are Sapphire (Goodie Bags). $200; 5 Gold Hole required to have a booth on display during the Sponsors, $500 each (boles 1, 2, 3, 18 and outing, complete with a voting box. Selected putting green); 5 Silver Hole Sponsors. $250 charities will also be asked to recruit golf each (boles 4, 7, 8, 9 and 13); 9 Bronze Hole teams, provide day of event volunteers and Sponsor. $100 each (holes 5.6,10.11,12,14, obtain four hole sponsors. 15.16 and 17). On the day of the event, the registered �p«9» 6 - Thuradjy. April 28. 2005 - The Huangs Banner ^Mass in Clare S. “Hank” Olmsted Mi/dred J. Warner Irene Ramey GRAND RAPIDS - Irene Ramey, of Grand Sunday, May 1,2005 7:00 pm Rapids, passed way April 23. 2005 at the Delton, passed away in Kalamazoo, April 17. Lutheran Home in Grand Rapids. 2005. Ms. Ramey was bom October 7. 1916, the Mrs. Warner was bom May 3, 1914 in Bell Hopkins, the daughter of Frank and Maud daughter Edward of Minnie and (Williams) Haynes. Jared Daugherty Conductor November On Tuttle. 11. 1934 married On November 11, 1933 she married Lance Charles Ramey and he preceded her in death Warner and they celebrated 61 years together she in 1964. until his death on June 7. 1995. Mrs. Ramey loved travelling, collecting antiques and artwork, especially dishes and First Presbyterian Church 231 South Broadway ...al the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... United Methodist Church in Delton, she was PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH Lacey Road. Dowlinj. MI 2601 Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church pbooe Sumky Service: 9:30 am.; Sunday 49050. Pastor. Sieve School 11:0 1>; Sunday Eventnf Service 6XX) p.m; Bible Study ft Prayer Tune Wednesday night* 6:30 pjn ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH R0 S. Jeffmou. Fiber Al Rasadl. Pastor. Saiwday Mm 4J0 p.m; Suuduy Masses I JO aim. and 11XX) am.; Cosfeauon Satmdsy 3 JIM: 15 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 Werl State Road, Hastings. 49058 Senior Pator Rev Mich Wm. Clayton Garrison. Service 'ffmes: Sunday School 9XX) sjd. and 11X» lm 600 pate (Small group* on lit and 3rd Sunday nights). 5:45 Wednesday: Dinner p.m ChMBs, 700 pjn. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hasting*. Ml 49058 Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 945­ 2654. Wonhip Services: SunUy. 10:30 ajn.; Sunday School. 9.30 EMMANUIL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Gtarr* of At WnrUWUt Anglican Couumnion." 315 W. Center St (comer of S. Broadway and W. Center St). Church Office 945-3014. (616) The Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe Bl. Rector Mr. F. William Vbetberg. Director of Manic. Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. and 10 a.ra. dnidtm'i Chapel and Sundry School at 10 aun. Sunday Nurmry Available at 10 un. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Re* Timm HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Mixxr. Pastor Church phone 260­ 945-4995. Church Website: www.hopeum.org. Church Fam No.: 269-818-0007 Church Secretary­ Treasurer, Linda Cobb. Office hours. Tues., Wed.. Thur*. 9 am to 1pm. Sun. Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; San. evening service 6 pm; SonSlune Preschool (age* 3 & 4). Tues.. Thun, from 9-11:30 am. 12.00-2:30 pm; Wed. 6-8pm Pioneer Club (Gr K-5) (evening meal at 6 pm); WW. 6-8 pm Middle School Youth A Sr. High Youth; Wed. 7 pm - Prayer Mtg. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (Irvmg). Rt. Re* David T. Hmtwick Rector Sunday Service Tunes 9:15 a.m Morning Prayer. 11.00 a.m. Holy Communion. Wednesday 600 p.m Evening Prayer service. All services using the traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For more informa­ tion and Holy Day service times call (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory 948­ 9327 Visit our website at tatp-./Nrarw churchsccLneVchurch/ andrewnult/ or e-truil us al rtrcv hu*t wickwyahoo.com. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. HMtmj*. Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Mmhthes. Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School far all ages; 10:45 ajn.. Morning Worship Service; 600 pjn.. Evening Service; 7.00 p.m Sr. High Youth Wedne*day Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Tune Fellowship and Faithful Men. Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Service*: 9:45 a.m Sunday School Hoar. 1100 am. Morning Wbnhip Service: 6XX) pjn. evening Service; Wednesday. 7XX) pun. Services for Adults. Teem andCMdren. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 on South. Pastor Brent Branham, Pastor Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday Evening Service at 600 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bfale 700 pjn. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Tune before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group min­ istry, leadership training. Robert School at 9:45 ajn.; Worship 11:00 ul; GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe (517) Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9391 Sundav Worship 11 a.m.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings, MI 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODBT CHURCH ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich 49073. Sun. Prarie A Worship 10:30 a.m. 600 p m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m Jesus Gub for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's fave “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call i-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 269-7214077. Pastor Pam FAITH Harpole. Sunday morning worship service 9:45 ajn. Nursery provided. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Sunday evening “New Beginning*" *« si 5:15 with meal. 5:30 adult small group, youth group, kids dub. 6JO praise service. Covenant Prayer at noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men 's Group Wednesday* group 2nd and 4th Thunday* at 7 p.m. Christ's Quilters Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Coming ■ January, exploring ipmtual gifts Bible study. Church website: courzrychapelumc.org. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH Pailoc Roberta Softer. Wheelchair accessi­ 4M7 Coat* Grove Rd ble and elevator. Sunday School 9J0; Church Service 10:30 a.m Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 ajn. Sunday School far all ages at 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E Main Street, Middleville. Mich. Rev Fr Lavery. Pastor Phone 795-9030 Sunday Mam 449 pjn. Fust Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m. Confeaalnn*. 30 minutes before Mau. Rosary Prayer 30 minutes before Mau. Thu information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescription .'' 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan McCallum united PRA1R1EVIUE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Delton. Ml 49046 • 269-671-4193. Pastor. Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor, Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 ajn.; Worship Service 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. Mi 48897 • 361-4061 Reverend Mary SchippenDeMunter Sunday Worship 9:15 am. • Sunday School 10:30 am Wall An Lake active Association, of member and the the Bernard and son-in-law, Dotiene and Jerry Johncock Historical Society, she spent many hours vol­ of Grand Rapids, a son and daughter-in-law unteering at the museum. Neal and Cheryl Ramey of Murrels Inlet, SC, She enjoyed sewing, fishing, and cooking, a brother Robert (Vickie) Little of Grand and will be fondly remembered for her straw­ Rapids; a daughter-in-law Geneve Ferguson berry pies. of TN; 13 grandchildren; 20 great grandchil­ Mildred loved her family, especially taking dren; fcxir great great grandchildren and sev­ care of her grandchildren, and she maintii;,cu eral nieces and nephews. her famous wit until the end sons LaVem sisters, Dorlin; and June her sons, Richard is survived by She (Ovanah) Warner of Galesburg. David age 88. passed away April 23. 2005 in Moomey and Amy Gallapoo; and a brother. (Sally) Warner of Richland. Donald (Julia) Hastings. Edwin Little. Warner, also of Galesburg; a daughter. Linda He was bom at home on Jordan Road in BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH -7H£ CHVKH IN THE WHJHfOOD" 5505 On* Lake Road. Dehoo. MI 49046. Pauo.. Ronald Watteriy. Phone -517/886-3773. E-Mail wattertyBsbcglobaLx- Sunday School. 10 un. Morning Service. II a.m. Youth Group. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Gathering. 7 pjn. the Kalamazoo Conservation Club. Mrs. Ramey was also preceded in death by HASTINGS - Clare S. “Hank” Olmsted, Richland the also a member of the Delton Garden Club, Members of her family include a daughter Worship Together... of member former Beach. South Carolina. God Church in Grand Rapids. Free will Offering A Covenant Church, she is a member of Faith furniture as she had an antique shop in Myrtle She was a member of Uptown Assembly of Hastings, Michigan 49058 | Warner, age 90. of DELTON - Mildred J Funeral services were conducted Barry County’s Carlton Township on October Wednesday, April 27, 2005. at the Williams- 6, 1916, the second son of Grace (Mather) Gores Funeral Olmsted and George Seymour Olmsted. Prairieville Cemetery. He attended Cheney School in Carlton Memorial Township. He was inducted into the U.S. in Army 1942, February survived Engineer 820th Aviation Interment the 10 grand­ children; 20 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. contributions to McCallum United Brethren Church will be appreciated. Arrangements were made byWilliams- Normandy invasion into Europe, and served the Home, Delton. (Earl) Thomr jon of Hastings; a brother. Joel (Ramona) Tuttle of Kalamazoo; Gores Funeral Home. Delton. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter. Rita in 1939; a gra>xidaughters, Beth Ann Warner in 1983; brothers, Raymond and Harold; and sisters, Helen Battalion Hinkleman and Margaret Rosewame. throughout Europe during WWI1 until his Funeral services were held on Friday, April discharge in October 1945. He was employed 22, 2005 at V/illiams-Gorcs Funeral Home. as a field supervisor by the Michigan shade Delton. Rev. Steve Charmlcy officiating. for many years and then Tree Company a became representative sales Interment Riverside Cemetery. Kalamazoo for Memorial contributions to the Bernard McCullough and Husqvarna equipment until Historical Society will be appreciated. 1982. Arrangements He is survived by his wife of 27 years, were made byWilliamf- Gorcs Funeral Home. Delton. Phyllis Schmidt Kaufmann Olmsted; three sons. Ma-k (Tammy) Olmsted of Hastings; his helper constant Olmsted John of Hastings; Terrill Lee (Gloria) Raseley of ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St. Rote Catholic Church. H«tinp. Mass Sunday at 9J0a.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E State Rd. (Corner of State Rd. and Boltwood St across from Tom's Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill, Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling A Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121 Nursery available for all services. Sundays: Worship services 8:45 and 11:00 am. Quizzing Practice 8 JO am Kids for Christ. 11XX) am. Worship Service only for 3 A 4 yr. olds, A 5 yr-4th grade dismissed during announcements. Sunday School for all ages 10XX) am. Adult elec­ tive* for April through August. Creation Class, Spiritual Warfare and Cafe Berea: Parenting by Heart Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Tuesday: 10:00 am.. SCAMPS (Senior Citizens) Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Adults; Sing'n Share A Foundation Class. Youth 6th-l2th grades. Children 2 yrs. old through 5th grade. Faith Weaver Friends. Thursday: Senior Adult Coffee Hour. 9:30­ 11.-00 am. Looking Mtend: VBS. “Prayer Safari." August 1-5. 9 am.-noon. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street. Hasting* Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Anton. Pastor. Thursday, April 28 - 3:45 p.m Clapper Kids; 5:45 p.m. Grace Notes: 7:00 p.m. Adventurers; 7:00 p.m. Choir. Saturday. April 30 - 10:00 am. Catechism 6; 2XX) p.m. The Way; 5XX) p.m. Holy Communion. Sunday. May I - 8X» A 10:45 a.m. Holy Communion; 9:30 am. Sunday School. Monday. May 2 7 (X) p.m. Brothers of Grace. Tuesday. May 3 - IXX) p.m. Overeaters Anonymous; 7XX) p.m. Worship Committee. Wednesday. May 4 - IOXX) am. Wordwatchers; 6:00 p.m. Stewardship Comminee; 7:00 p.m. Sarah Circle. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Grand RnriOs; two daughters, Sally Raseley (Jim) Kinney of Hastings; Linda Raseley fMichael), Bingman of Hastings; step chil­ dren, Kathy (Bob) O’Casey of San Jose. Nancy California; Kaufmann of Grand Rapids; Tom (Ju&) Kaufmann of Traverse City; 1S grtndchi»nsK 15 great grandchil­ dren; two nephews and one niece. Graveside services be will held on Saturday. April 30, 2005 at 10 a.m. at the Fuller Cemetery on Charlton Park Road. Rev. Willard Curtis officiating. A reunion of family and friends will imme­ HASTINGS - Amos John Wilson, age 72, follow at the Welcome Comers of Hastings, passed into the arms of Jesus his diately Church on highway M-43. Savior on Friday. April 22. 2005 after many In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions LIVE! Under lhe Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshments. 11XX) Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15. 9:30 and II am. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m.. and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Re* Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 9:00 am. Traditional Worship Services; 10.00 am. Coffee Hour 10:10 am. Church School; 11:20 am. Contemporary Worship Services. Nursery care is provided for both services! Amos was bom in Lansing on June 30. building fund. 1932 and lived out his adult life in Hastings. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach He graduated from Hastings High School in Funeral Home in Hastings. In 1952, he married Donna Crabb, his wife I I Jo Ann H. (Kuempel) Watson Amos was in the United States Army from 1952 to 1954. and served his country in DOUGLAS CITY, CA. - Jo Ann H. Amos was a member of the Hastings CA, died on April 7,2005, at Shasta Regional Church of the Nazarcne. having served on the Medical Center in Redding after a long ill­ church ness. She was bom in Hastings, on Feb. 10,1935 teacher. the daughter of Flossie and Oscar Kuempel. 1994 after 28 years. He also worked for C D. She moved to Weaverville 25 years ago tary and bookkeeper for many years at her family’s tax service and also for the law office of Al Wilkins in Weaverville. She was a member of the board, and as a Sunday School Barnes Construction and General Motors. enjoyed sports and managed the Bradford White baseball team. He and Donna traveled extensively. He also was a puzzle fan, putting together jigsaw puzzles, and Trinity Amos was preceded in death by his par­ survived by daughters, Robin ents. George D. and Sadie M. (Sheathelm) Durkee of Weaverville. Vicki Chik of La Wilson; three brothers. Harry. Herbert, and Habra, and Jerrilou Durkee of Redding; Allen J. Wilson; one sister. Marjorie Ritsema She is grandchildren, Joshua Harlan. Chri Chik and Michael Millard of Weaverville. Private family services will be held later. Surviving arc his wife. Donna, two sons, Thomas (Sue) Wilson. Lawrence (Yvonne) Wilson; three grandchildren; three godchil­ dren; seven Martha great-grandchildren; (Roger) Johnson. Ellsworth; See usfor color sister-in-law, Mac Eva sisters. (Frank) (Allen J.) The family would like to suggest any memorial contributions be made to Nazarcne Ministries, in memory cf White Pigeon. Pam (Ken) DeMott of Hastings. Jody Welker of Middleville, Jeff Magoon of Portage; 13 beloved grandchil­ dren. Christina. Robin. Colleen. Tim, Tammi. Lindsay, Tyler. 22 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brother. Claude Shaw of Indiana; sisters. Mary (Gene) Highland of Indiana. Carol Jones of Florida; Emma was preceded in death by her par­ ents; a son. Mickey; grandson. Jason; and brother, DorRespecting her wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 14,1 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Memorials can be made to your local hos­ pice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Funeral services were held Tuesday. April 26, 2005 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Timothy Oyer officiating. Military honors were the American Legion |Mary M. Bauer| HASTINGS - Mary M. Bauer, age 94, of Hastings and formerly of Portland, passed Post 45 of Hastings. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral away on Friday, April 22,2005 at Thomapplc Manor. Home in Hastings. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert A. Bauer in 1997. William Johnson a((vour printing of Hastings; daughters. Janet (Mike) Root of Home in Hastings. Amos and will be greatly appreciated. tHoto processing ani She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 58 yean. Gerald (Pete) Magoon Home. Wilson. Compassionate cotiics, one-Hour In her early years, Emma was a 4-H dog obe­ dience leader. She also enjoyed bowling and as well as many nieces and nephews. and a son. Tracy Wilson. Benjimin Durkee; brother. Kenneth Kuempel of Hastings; and her companion and friend, NASCAR with her sister Carol and crafting. Hope. Jason. Chad. Greg. Layn, Missty. doing number puzzles. Congregational Church in Weaverville. Otha (Allen) Shaw. traveling with her husband. Amos retired from Bradford White Corp in He Towne. Indiana, the daughter of Leroy and Emma enjoyed being with her family. Korea. from Anaheim, CA. She worked as a secre­ Gainsvillc. Florida. She was bom February 18,1928 in Whites of 52 years. (Kuempel) Watson, age 70. of Douglas City. HASTINGS - Emma M. Magoon. age 77. of Hastings, died Saturday, April 9, 2005 at the North Florida Regional Medical Center in 1951. 20N W Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9XX) a.m.-Noon and IXX)-3XX) p.m. Friday 9XX) am.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:30 years of illness. may be made to the Hastings Public Library Mary is survived by her son. Roy Bauer of HASTINGS - William Johnson, age 53, of S. Charlton Park Road. Hastings, died Tuesday evening. April 26. 2005 at Select Specialty Hospital in Battle Creek. Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home. Hastings and daughter, Rita Cummings; sev­ eral grandchildren; great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Private family services were heki at Mary’s Cemetery in Westphalia. Sl Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. �The Hastings Banrw - Thursday. Aprt 2B. 2005 - Pigs 7 Brenda K. (Stevens) Hill Leonard J. Noorman I i HASTINGS - Leonard J. Noorman, age 84. of Hastings, died Monday. April 25,2005 at Hastings Tendercare. ■ Mr. Noorman was bom on February 16, 1921 in Grand Rapids, the son of Barney and Cornelia (Tanis) Noorman. He was raised in Paris Township of Kent County and attended Kelloggsville schools, graduating in 1939 from Kelloggsville High School. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, serving from April 10,1944 until his hon­ orable discharge as a Sergeant on July 5, 1946. He was married to Martiena P. Luyk on November 6, 1941. He lived most of his life in the Grand Rapids/Coopersville areas, to moving Hastings in 2003 from Grand Rapids. He was primarily in the automobile parts manufacturing industry during his working life. Mr. Noorman was a member of Grace Wesleyan Church. He enjoyed fishing, bowl­ ing. gardening was and an avid Tiger PALMETTO. FLORIDA ■ Brenda K. (Slevens) Hill, age 53. formerly of Fine Lake, died February 4.2005 at Blake Medical Center, Baseball fan. in Bradenton, Florida. Memorial services will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2005 at the Convis Union United Methodist Church; 12 Mile Rd.. Battle of McMillen, Leonard (Shirley) Noorman of Creek. Questions: Call Julia Stevens. (269) 721­ 3181 or Linda Sinead, (269) 979-8876. cell: Mr. Noorman is survived by his wife, Martiena; sons. Danny (Theresa) Noorman Nashville and Larry (Cindy) Noorman of Newberry; nine grandchildren; grandchildren; brothers, 17 great Franklin (Lois) Noorman and Robert (Dorothy) Noorman; (Robert) Baarman; nieces and nephews. Leo D. Roblyer| Roger; infant son, brother. and Harold Noorman. DELTON - Leo D. Roblyer. of Delton, passed away April 16. 2005, at home. the son of Vernon and Charlotte (Carlson) Roblyer. A 1961 with Pastor Alvin C. Yates officiating. Burial was at Ft. Custer National Cemetery with full military honors. graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School Leo served his country for over 43 years in the Naval and Army Reserves. Hospice or Grace Wesleyan Church. A retiree of General Motors with over 30 years of service. Leo was also a former Scoutmaster for Troop 50. Sarah L. Penrod and Marthe'- X. Larsen. Mr. and Mrs. A. Earl Fryklind, will be hon­ Sarah is a 2000 grad’^re of Hastings High ored at an open house on May 7,2005, to cel­ School and a 200* graduate of Nonhem their 50th wedding anniversary. Friends and relatives may call from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at W.K. Kellogg Biological Station. Comers. Hickory MI. (For directions, www.kbsjnsu.edu or 269-671-2355). It has been requested that gifts be omitted. Izola celebrates 94th birthday Izola will celebrate her 94th birthday on April 28. 2005. Family and friends wish her many more. She would love to receive birth­ day wishes or cards. Michigan University. is She currently employed at Vieiimj. in Marquette. Matt is a *000 graduate of Hastings High School ard a 2005 graduate of Northern Michigan University. He is currently employed at Gander Moim'ain, Marquette. A May 14, 2005 wedding J* planned. Johanna Dulle and A. Earl Fryklind were Mr. Immaculate Conception. Auburn, IN. Fryklind was a Postmaster in Delton, MI. retiring in 1985. Mrs. Fryklind d is a home­ Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home announce the engagement of their chil*t;.. married May 7, 1955, at the Church of he Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland 50th wedding anniversary Manor House, 3700 E Gull Lake Drive, Services were held Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at Hastings Grace Wesleyan Church Leo was bom in Bradley, on April 27.1943 and Tim and Cindy Larsen of Hastings, ebrate Preceding him in death were his parents/ I Howard and Susan Penrod of Lambertville Grand Rapids; daughter. FayeRensland of sisters. Louise (Jerry) Syswerda and Arlene 317-9713. Penrod-Larsen Fryklinds celebrate Hastings of (www.wren-funeral- home.com) maker. The couple’s Fryklind, He was a very active member of the children Michigan, are Paul Gregory Fryklind, California and Rita Mu’’in, Illinois. They McCallum United Brethem Church where he have nine grandchildren. volunteered to build and repair items at the church. Leo has a special place in his heart for the church’s camp. Camp Living Waler, as he was especially proud of the new steel main­ tenance building at the camp. He loved to travel work and with Dunlops to celebrate 60th wedding anniversary Operation CareLift. On December 21, 1962 he married Elizabeth Osgood, who survives. Other members of his family include sons, Philip (Chastity) Roblyer of Mt Pleasant, and John (Jill) Roblyer of Delton; a brother. Williams Shireman of Kalamazoo; a sister. Delores (Ronald) Smith of Lawrence; a spe­ cial nephew. Ronald “Dick” (Mona) Smith of Parchment; grandchildren. Dennis, James, Nicole. Chelsea, Kali, and Riley; and several nieces and nephews. Denniston. Delton. Ronald The 60th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Lee Hawkins, Hastings and Mrs. Phillip A. Dunlop of Plainwell will be Amanda Renee Knickerbocker, Hastings. Michael honored with a family dinner at Wilderness Dewayne Conklin, Springfield Rick Gene Janose. Middleville and Nancy Lou Warren. Middleville. Carl Thomas Loveall, Nashville April 19. 2005. at McCallum United Church Brethem Church, Pastors Ronald Watteriy, and Gerald Gulaway, officiating. Interment Prairieville Cemetery. Tamara Worm, daughter of Mark and Hills in Doster. and Stephanie Emmon Kuhns. Hastings. and Mr. Dunlop and the former Jacqueline J. Sherri Worm of Delton, is engaged to Steven Johnson were married May 1, 1945. Their Farrah. son of Tun Farrah and Doreena daughters Ediger of Allegan. are Patricia Flanders, Grand Rapids; Phyllis Rogers, Otsego; and Rose Christina Marie Brzycki, Nashville. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Memorial Delton and Ruth Lee Earl Campbell, Paul Robert Barber, Hastings and Diana Lynn Stover. Hastings. Timothy John Wilkins, Middleville and grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Kellogg Community College, and currently Now retired, the Dunlops owned and operat­ employed at Wal-mart. to McCallum in She is attending The future groom is a graduate from Delton Kellogg High School in 2001. He is the Dunlop’s Mobile Home Park. Brandon Leonard Scbalk, Freeport and contributions 1999. High School ed Pine Lake Orchard an.’! milt and managed Louannc Hemphill. Middleville. The bride graduated from Delton Kellogg Robart, Plainwell. They also have seven currently employed at L Perrigo. Nicole Suzanne Alward, Freeport. A June 25,2005 wedding is being planned. United Brethem Church will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by Williams. Donald and Diane Dutcher of Freeport and Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Phillip and Dale Thompson of Nashville would like to announce the engagement of their children. Amber Lynne Dutcher and In loving memory of Andrew Phillip Thompson. uUa/tb ^Anthony Central Michigan University. 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Tonight the Hubbardston Historical Society meets in the former parochial school building on the west side of Hubbardston. One room of the former school is devoted to displays of the society. Next Tuesday. May 3, is school election day, when tour candidates will be running for posi­ tions on the Lakewood Board of Education. They are Bob Hyvarinen. Dave Lind, Gary Taylor and Mark Woodman . Also on the ballot is very important financial matter, a proposal to renew 18 mills of non-resident property tax. This is not an increase, merely a renewal. The semi-annual rummage sale at Fellowship Hall sponsored by the United Methodist Women of Central United Methodist Church will be held on three days. May 5. 6 and 7 with the hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the first two days and 9 to 11 a.m. on the final day. Saturday, which is also Bag Day, when one can fill a grocery bag for only one dollar. The cast of the musical “Godspel!” did their first performance on Sunday morning during the worship hour at Central UMC. They did a repeat showing at the Charlotte UMC in the ed with Michelle Bulling and Cody Rowe. of the skits. Funeral services were held at Carson City on Friday forenoon for Carrie Braendle. 94. who died earlier in the week. Her bunal was in the Clarksville cemetery. She was bom in Easton Township, the youngest of seven in lhe Charles Culler family. One. of her sisters was Marian Grant Johnson, wife oi Bernard Johnson of Lake Odessa, both o' whom are now deceased. She was predeceased by her husband. Frank, in 1984 and son Jerry. She and her husband were owners publishers of the Gazette Publishing Company in Carson City, starting in 1945. She is survived by son David and his family of Bay City. Jerry's four children and several great­ grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The Ionia County chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel met in The Gratiot Herald in an earlier April issue, carried the obituary of Helen Anderson. 76. of Alma. Among her survivors are son Donald Stoner of Lake Odessa, another son and daugh­ ter. stepchildren including Debra (Anderson) ness. Occasionally. Linda needs an assistant sessions. Last summer, she hired her younger with 40 present. The food was catered by Rosemary Hickey and friends. The speaker was Rev. Mary Schippers-DeMunter, who currently serves the Woodland United Methodist Church. comedians did their routines for the entertain­ ment. sometimes using members of the audi­ ence, for added interest. A Portland employee played the role of "The Loan Arranger” in one resident. His funeral was at Clarksville on Monday morning. Belatedly, the report comes that Grace (Grimes) Gray died at a Hastings care facility joining the ranks of the retired at the close of this school year. One of the Palo star teach­ ers. Judy Huyn. who lives on Clarksville Road within the Lakewood district was honored last year as Michigan Science Teacher of lhe Year. Yet this year, she now is considered by the state to be unqualified to teach any science class. Portland Federal Credit Union held its annu­ al dinner meeting Saturday at St. Edward's Family Center with Hickey evening. Three other dates are on the calendar for this week. The later productions are at 7:30 pjn. tonight at Nashville, Friday evening at Lakewood High School and Central UMC again Saturday night On Saturday afternoon, more than 30 pupils of Celia Demond held their annual recital at Lakewood UMC the afternoon. Four seniors were recognized —Alex Ketchum. Rachael Schaeffer, Ashley Barcroft. Amber Cusson. Following their numbers, the program proceed­ ed with the youngest pupils performing first and then older students. The program conclud­ Stoner of Lake Odessa, wife of her son Donald. Her first husband died after 23 years of mar­ Catering providing the meal. More than 250 attended. The annual business was conducted, including election of directors. Michelle Makley, manager of the Lake Odessa branch, was in charge of distributing the door prizes, which were money bills in denominations of Si00. 550 and S20. Ronald Enz was one of the lucky winners. A guitarist entertained during the dinner hour. A trio of respective schools. Gunnard Johnson of Lakewood and Rosemary Rhcain of Palo arc Health Line Dear Annie: I have two daughters. The old­ est, "Linda." has a portrait photography busi­ riage and her second after 20 years. She was a licensed practical nurse a* Gratiot Hospital for 25 years. Burial was at Elwell. United Methodist Women of Central United Methodist held their annual spring breakfast Her message was very thought-provoking. There were guests from Sunfield and Woodland. The local historical society and garden club will have the annual hollyhock sale at the Depot/Museum Saturday, May 7. There will be a variety of perennials for sale, along with con­ tributions from garden club member's gardens, which can be had for a money gift. The sale is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mother Nature sent us a cruel joke last weekend with our summery weather turning back to winter, with cold, rain and snow. Even so the crocus, tulips, hyacinths, forsythia. flow­ ering crab and more are showing their bright spring colors. Along with the return of the perennials come the snow birds from the south­ ern states. Bob and Doris Huyck. Ron and Marge Erickson. Bob and Jane Sbocnjaker, Ed and Bonnie Leak with their suntans from days in Peru. Du ward Strong and Betty McMillon. The Ionia Sentinel Saturday had an obituary for James Reed. 67. graduate of Lake Odessa High School in 1961, son of Milo and Bonnie (Jackson) Reed, engineer, builder. Vietnam vet­ eran, father of two daughters and a son, Florida the Class Act room or Ionia High School last Thursday. Guests were the superintendents or the county's schools. Each spoke about the impact of "No Child Left Behind" on their Photo flim-flam March. She was a retired school teacher. She lived on Sixth Avenue and received much watchful attention from Theron and Roberta King next door until she could no longer be at home. Her house has been sold to Keith and Stacey Bickford. by Scott B. Brasseur. M.D. .sM to accompany her for outdoor photography sister. "Mallory," to work several shoots with her. She promised to pay her. A few weeks later. Linda's boyfriend took told each other everything. When I asked Mallory to buy an expensive video system. Kylie a few weeks ago if she had ever done Without consulting Linda, he told Mallory to these sexual things with Justin, she told me. go in with him on the system, and that his Please help us. 1 read your column daily, Mallory for the photo sessions. Mallory con­ and I love your advice. I find it hard to look sented, assuming the video system would be at Kylie or even be in the same room without hers, and the two of them bought the system feeling uncomfortable. If she finds out we and brought it home for everyone to enjoy. saw her journal, she will hate us. 1 know it A few months later. Linda broke up with accident. What should I do? - Sister in He told Mallory to get her money back from California Linda, since she owed it to her anyway for the Dear Sister Keep in mind that not every photo sessions. Linda says her boyfriend word in a than is the truth, and Kylie may be never had the authority to enter into an agree­ exercising her creative writing skills. We're ment with Malkxy, who was only 13 at the also wonde mg bow, it Mom found the jour­ time. nal. you ended up with the information. Now the video system and the boyfriend If Mom read Kylie's journal, she should are long gone, but Linda doesn't think she has apologize and then have a ling talk with her to pay Mallory. She says Mallory made an about safe sex. among other things. As for agreement with the boyfriend, and it's just you, its unlikely you can keep this a secret tough luck it didn't pan out. Meanwhile, much longer. You're practically bursting at the Mallory wants to get paid something for the seams as it is. So. warn your mother you're work she did for her sister. (Linda could very going to spill the beans. Then tell Kylie that well need Mallory’s assistance in the future, you're sorry for reading her journal. Bit also arid I doubt she'd get it.) How do we fix this? let her know that she has been your role --TLe Referee model, and you are saddened by her behavior Dear Referee. No I3-year-old should be and hurt that she lied to you. She will be plen­ held responsible for entering into an agree­ ty upset with you. but at least things will be ment with an adult. Linda's boyfriend took out in the open where you can deal with them. advantage of Mallory, and Linda is no better because she refuses to reimburse Mallory for her share of the video system or pay her for rhe work she did. We say, Linda still owes Mallory for the photo sessions. We hope she will do the right thing and pay up. co-worker, "Luke," strolled in around *1 a.m., and left at 7 p.m., as he usually does. Stop the music However, when I turned in my time sheet. I This bothers me, because he's stealing from the company. 1 mentioned this to another co­ I want to. When I ask my parents if I can stop, worker, and she al so has noticed that Luke ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE they say. "No." reports to management that he comes in earti­ I have been forgetting a lot of things lately. Doi have Alzheimer’s disease? We're not sure exactly what causes Alzheimer's disease but you are more likely to get it if you have a family history of it and you are over 65. Diagnosing Alzheimer's disease is difficult because there is not a good blood test or x-ray that confirms the diagnosis. Doctors familiar with this disease can look for other reasons why memory loss might be there and in the absence of other reasons along with advancing symptoms, a diagnosis can be made. i 10 a.m., and he charged the company for overtime. it. Really. Dad won't let me quit, even though Interna) Medicine Although Alzheimer’s disease is the most common reason for a true loss of mental functioning, there are hundreds of reasons that people “forget" things other than Alzheimer’s. Forgetfulness is common in today's busy world but we often “remember” that we have forgotten. Misplacing your car keys and "not being able to find them” isn’t necessarily early Alzheimer’s because you are remembering that you need your keys. Alzheimer’s patients may “not remember" that you even need keys to start the car. They may not remember what keys are even for in later stages. Forgetting an appointment may simply be tiredness or disorganization on your part because you eventually remember that you missed that appointment. Alzheimer's patients simply don't remember. I Dear Annie: Last week, I came in to work early. There were no supervisors around. A Dear Annie: I am 11 years old, and I need help. My dad is the band director in my 269 94’* 2 119 Currently, there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease but some medications are available that try to slow down the process of reduced mental functioning. The real treatment for these patients today is to support them emotionally, physically and financially without becoming angry at them when they can’t seem to do even the simplest of tasks. ■ Scott Brasseur, M.D. is certified by the American Board of I Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the i I I ! ■ Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact \ r your physician for medical advise before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about ■ this or any other medical problem and would like to make an sGg appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. You have to have a signed letter from your er than he actually does, so I imagine he's parents saying you officially quit before you accumulating a good deal of "overtime." He can get out of band. Shouldn't I have some may have been doing »his for years. say in this? It's my life. — Musical Dropper Simply put, Alzheimer's disease is a condition that gradually reduces your ability to think. Memory loss may be one of the earliest symptoms seen but it then progresses on with a gradual decline of other thinking functions of the brain such as learning and judging. Changes in personality and behavior are seen as the patient progresses from mild memory loss to widespread loss of mental abilities. : Honest on hours school district. I am in the band, and I HATE • : was wrong to read it. but it wa« tai or an her boyfriend, and he took the video system. saw that Luke's sheet indicated he came in et Hastings. Michigan 49058 Telephone "No! That’s just gross." half-payment would cover Linda's debt to 1OO5 West Green Street • I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw this. Kylie and I are very close, and I thought we What do 1 do? Do I let it slide, or do I bring Dear Dropper It must be disappointing to it up to Human Resources? Maybe it's none of Dad that you don't like band. He wants so my business, but our company already has much for you to enjoy it as much as he does. made a lot of cots, and it angers me that Luke Do you have talent? If so. please stick with it. is collecting money he hasn't earned. — Otherwise, talk to your parents and explain Honest Co-Worker that band just isn't for you. Promise to stay, Dear Honest: Luke is stealing, and you without complaint, until the end of the semes­ have an obligation to report it Go to Human ter (it's not so far away), if they will let you find a different extracurricular activity for Resources. Tell them exactly what you saw no more, no less, no gossip - arid then let next year. If they won't budge, talk to your them handle it school counselor for back-up. Lose the ring? Herpes honor Dur Annie: I recently lout my wife after 23 Derek Kaufman Derek Kaufman joins Viking Group Board of Directors The Viking Group, a global manufacturer and distributor of fire protection equipment, has announced the addition of Derek Kaufman to its Board of Directors. Kaufman's appointment was approved this week at the company's annual shareholders’ meeting. Including Kaufman. Viking's Board of Directors now consists of three outside directors as well as Viking Group Inc. CEO Tom Groos. Kaufman is currently the founder and pres­ ident of C3 Network. Inc, a consulting firm focused ot. assisting clients with mergers and acquisitions. Kaufman also is Senior vice president of sales, marketing, and customer support for Detroit-based Hino Trucks. In addition to serving on Viking Group’s Board of Directors. Kaufman is on the boards of Reid Tool Supply in Muskegon. Michigan and Vermeer Manufacturing in Pella, Iowa. He is also on the advisory board of Grand Valley State University’s Seidman School of Business in Grand Rapids. A native of Weatherly, Pa.. Kaufman now resides in Ada with his wife and five children. "We welcome Derek to Viking’s board." said CEO Tom Groos. "His overall business acumen and experience with mergers and acquisitions will serve Viking well in the future." Viking Group. Inc., a privately held com­ pany. is a world leader in the manufacture and aistribution of innovative fire protection equipment. The company employs approxi­ mately 850 people and has manufacturing and distribution operations across North America. Europe and Asia. For more infor­ mation on Viking’s full-line of products and services, please visit www.vikingcorp.com or call 877-384-5464. Dear Annie: Yesterday. I was diagnosed yean. It was a great marriage. Is there a prop­ with genital herpes. 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She was Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the going to put it away, but something caught Creators Syndicate Web page at www.cre- She was shocked to read about Kylie's love life with her boyfriend. "Justin." ators.com. COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ It turns out they are having sen. CATE. INC. her eye Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, April 28, 2005 - Page 9 Financial FOCUS memory lane... Endsleys who came to Barry County Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. Financial Strategies for "Empty Nesters" If your children are grown and out of the - If your children have left home for col­ • Consider buying a smaller house - If house, you may have some adjustments to lege. you obviously may be incurring some you are living in a big house, and you no make in your life - especially in the way big expenses. you save and invest. By taking the right school, and truly out on their own, you to steps, you can use your new "empty nest" might find yourself with some additional arrangements. As long as you’ve owned and within the five years preceding its sale, you financial goals. month. capital gains, or $500,000 if you're married you make at this stage of your life? You "freed up" some income, you may want to and filing a joint return. (See your tax advi­ could, of course, immediately get on e-Bay use some of it to pay off some debts, espe­ sor for the numbers that apply to your indi­ and sell all the possessions your children cially if you have high-rate credit cards. vidual situation.) So, if you buy a smaller have left behind - but that could lead to a The lower your debt payments, the more home, you could pocket a tidy sum, which few awkward moments at your next family you'll have available to invest you can then use for your retirement or to * Build your retirement savings - The hard have Endsley, who documentation was is James probably the son-* of Andrew Endsley/EnsJow. We find this Andrew showing up first in a AT&T 18.80 +.11 SBC Communications 23.16 -.04 Anheuser Busch 46.55 ♦128 CMS Energy You may find it a bittersweet experience years of your life. If so. you may have the when your children grow i»p and leave means to significantly increase the amount home for good. Yet, by following the above of money you put away for retirement. If suggestions, you may discover that your you haven't already "maxed out" on your empty nest may be fid! of opportunities for IRA and 401(k). now may be the time to do you to build your financial security. so. 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Soon after Gdd $437.20 41.10 and. even when you retire, their first child. John, was bom. James joined Silver -$.07 you'I h-need to have John Endsley and William Mann were the administrators of the estate. This James (James #1; there are many Start "padding" your nest coincide with some of the highest earning 1227 County, the earliest direct ancestor for whom fillfill some long-held dreams of traveling. departure of your grown children may well Coca-Cola minor children, James and Jane Endsley. A we may be able to exclude up to $250,000 in * Pay down debts - Assuming you have The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Barry living lived in your home for at least two years STOCKS who came to your how much more money you now have each • Assess your level of disposable income the persons and estates of Andrew's two "downsizing" consider disposable income. Try to estimate about tions: (from left, top row) Jay, Otto, (middle row) Charles, (front row) Louis and Bert Endsley. longer need all that space, you might want status as an opportunity to help speed up gathering. Instead, consider these sugges­ Of the Endsleys if they're done with your progress toward some of important Which types of financial moves should By Joyce Weinbrecht But the militia of Letterkenny Township. Franklin Dow Jonas Average County. Pa. For his service, he was given 200 Volume on NYSE / '-KM51.13 158 -356.84 ■100M LAKE '• GUERNSEY L A K E\ • deferred earnings and allows you to contribute virtually as much as you want. * Review your investment to scrutinize your GUERNSEY LAKE fW .’v' 's' ■ ’ might want to consider rebal­ ancing your portfolio and taking a somewhat more con­ servative approach to invest­ ‘ St 30000(230704) some 2174071 growth-oriented vehicles in 217-2071 your portfolio. THTHF acres of land in Letterkenny Township. James (1) and Mary had eight children. In addition to John, there were James (2), David. Andrew. Jane. Mary Martha and Isabella. James (1) was a member of the Rocky Spring Presbyterian Church, located about five miles north of Chambersburg, Pa., built in 1794. On the door into pew 23 are the names of James and John Endsley. On the east wall of the “At Pennock, Professional Care is More Than a Promise” church, a list of the pew owners includes James Ensley (sic), pew 20; and James Endslow, pew 23. Other spellings this for same Families that could go anywhere, count on Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Lawanda Converse. James, besides those already men­ tioned. include Enslow. Anslow, Ansley and Annesley. Think trac­ ing ancestors is easy? Adjoining the Rocky Spring Church was a cemetery where many Revolutionary War Soldiers “I have 100% confidence in Dr. Merriman’s abilities. I had two total knee replacements done by him. If you listen to him and follow his instructions, you won’t find a better doctor. I found him to be very competent and educated on the latest techniques.” were buried, and it was here that James K. Polk Endsley James (1) was al-o buried. The Find out how Pennock Health Services can be your family’s partner for personal, professional, progressive care. To learn more or to find a Pennock affiliated physician, call us at (269) 945-1749. cemetery is immediately adjacent to present-day (2000) Letterkenny warrant dated Nov. 9, 1753. for 50 acres of Army Depot. land in Lancaster County, Pa. In 1757, an Following James' death in 1806. Andrew Enslow and 25 neighbors were killed all his children and his widow set­ by raiding Shawnee Indians while reaping tled in or near Ancher Township in wheat near Shippensburg. Pa. This agrees the part of the Jefferson County, with a family oral tradition of an ancestor Ohio, that later became Harrison being killed by Indians. A Franklin County County. James (2) was the last to historian has located the site of the massacre arrive, bringing along his mother, about a mile and a half east of Upper who had remarried and was appar­ Strassburg, Pa. Andrew's widow was named ently widowed a second time. In Jane. In May, It’s Our Pledge. 1813 in Jefferson County. 1763, the Cumberland County John Endsley, along with brothers Court appointed Samuel Mairs guardian over James (2) and Davis, as well as Samuel Lytle, (husband of Martha Endsley) were taken to court, accused of riot by “going in the dead of night, and with force of arms." tearing down the dwelling place of one John Parsons. Wt«n the trial was held, the jury iound the four “not guilty." However, in reading the court documents relat­ Pennock Partner, Dr. Kenneth S. Merriman, M.D. ing to the case, it appears that Parsons did not own any land, but had built on some Endsley Lawanda Converse, Hastings acreage. f Let the reader make of this entire episode what he will! John Endsley in 1815 built a fence across the main from Steubenville highway to New Philadelphia (apparently he owned property on both sides of the road). Pennock HEALTH ^SERVICES It required court action to get the fence down. John was found guilty of causing a nuisance and was , otoU»sional’ Pro«ressive fined 50 cents. John was also in court on more See TIME TO TIME, Frances Amanda (Heberling) Endsley page 17 1009 W. Green Street. Hastings • WWW.PENNOCKHEALTH.COM �Page 10 — Thursday. Apnl 28. 2005 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES CITY OF HASTINGS CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Downtown Development Authonty of the City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday. May 5. 2005, at 8:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers, second floor of City Hall, tor the purpose of receiving public comment on an application for a DDA liquor license made by Michael Bamaart for a proposed restaurant to be located in the Walldorff Building For additional information about the Public Hearing contact the City Cfetf' at 269 945.2468 or at City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings The City will provide reasonable and necessary aids and services for persons with disabilities upon five days notice to the City Clerk by calling 269.945 2468 or TDD call relay services at 800.649.3777. 09M1085 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk ' Notice is hereby given that the City Council ot the City ol Hastings will hold a Public Hearing on Monday. May 9. 2005. at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, second floor of City Hall, for the pur­ pose of receiving public comment on an application for a DDA liquor license made by Michael Bamaan for a proposed restaurant to be located in the Walldorf IBu.lding. For additional information about the Public Hearing contact the City Clerk at 269.945.2468 or at City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings The City will provide reasonable and necessary aids and services for persons with disabilities upon five dr.ys notice to the Crtv Clerk by calling 269 945 2468 or TDD call relay services at 800.649.37/7. Thomas E. Emery Chy Clerk G8M1087_________________________________ _________ To the Qualified Electors of Barry County, Michigan NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN, ON TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2005 The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Voting Precincts - Barry County, Michigan ASSYRIA TWP 8004 Tasker Rd.. Bellevue Assyria Township Hal HASTINGS CHARTER TWP 885 River Rd.. Hastings Hastings Charter Township Hall ORANGEVILLE TWP PREONCT 1AA IB 6012 S Boutter Rd . Shet-. Tkle Orangetete Township Hall WOODLAND TWP 156 S . Main St , Woodtend Woodland Township Hal BALTIMORE TWP 3100 E Dowfcng Rd. Hastings Baltimore Township Had HOPE TWP 5463 M-43 Hwy. Hastings Hope Township Hall PRAIRIEVILLE TWP PRECINCT 1 10155 S Norns Rd. Delton PraineviBe township Had YANKEE SPRINGS TWP PRECINCT 1 284 N. Briggs Rd . MtodlemNe Yankee Springs Township Hall BARRY TWP PRECINCT 1 Kellogg School Rd.. Hickory Corners Fire Station IRVING TWF PRECINCT 1 209 State St. Freeport Freeport V.llage Hail PRAIRIEVILLE TWP PRECINCT 2 11351 Lindsay Rd, Plainwell Pme Lake Fire Department YANKEE SPRINGS TWP PRECINCT 2 1425 S Payne Lake Rd Wayland. Ml 49348 BaRRY TWP PRECINCT 2 156 E Orchard St. Delton Barry Townshjp HaH IRVING TWP PRECIT.’CT 2 3425 Wing Rd . Hastings Irving Township Hall RUTLAND CHARTER TWP 2461 Heath Rd . Hastings Rutland Charter Township Hall CITY OF HASTINGS WARDS 1.2.34 4 232 W Grand Si. Hauangs Hastings Mtodte School CARLTON TWP 85 Welcome Rd.. Hastings Carton Township Hail JOHNSTOWN TWP 13641 S. M-37 Hwy . Dowfcng Johnstown Township Hal THORNAPPLE TWP PRECINC . 1 128 High Street. Mtodteteie Thomapple Township Emergency Services CASTLETON TWP 915 Reed St.. Nashvido Castleton Township Hal MAPLE GROVE TWP 721 Durkee St. Nashville Maple Grove Township Hal THORNAPfl>z TWP PRECINCT 2 200 E Mari. MtertevUe Thcmappkt Township Hak Etectora who wteh to rocohro an Absentee Voter ballot for the Election by mall may submit an AV ■oottcation by WOO a* Aaril 30. 3000. Eloeters ouaMad te obtain an Absentee Voter ballot for th© General Election mav vote in oorson In the TownaNn/Cttv Ciartafe office up to 4HX) pun. May 2, 2009. DEBORAH S MASS IMINO Assyria Township Clerk 7475 Cox Rd . Bellevue. Ml 49021 Phone (269) 758-4003 BONNIE L CF.UTTENDEN Hastings Charter Townstxp Clerk 885 River Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (269) 948 9690 Office Phone (269) 945-3291 Home PENELOPE YPMA Baltimore Township Clerk 3100 E Dowfcng Rd Hastings. Ml 49058 LINDA EDDY-HOUGH Hope Township Clerk 5463 M-43 Hwy. Hastings. Ml 490-58 Phone (269) 946-2464 DEBRA DEWEY-PERRY Bany Township Clerk 155 E. Orchard St.. P.O. Box 705 Delton. Ml 49046 Phone (269) 623-5171 CAROLERGANG Irving Township Clerk 3241 Woodschool Rd. Mtddtevrfle. Ml 49333 Phone (269) 948-6893 WILMA DANIELS Cartion Township Clerk 85 Welcome Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pone (269) 945-5990 JUNE DOSTER Johnstown Townshtp Clerk 1815 Lacey Rd . Dowhng. Ml 49050 Phone (269) 721-9905 LORNA WILSON Castleton T<wnship Clerk 915 Reed St, Nashville. Ml 49073 Phone (517) 852-9479 SUSAN K. BUTLER Maple Grove Township Clerk 9752 Evart Rd.. Nashvifle. Ml 49073 Phone (517) 852- 1859 For the following: Baltimore Township Dowfang Pubhc Library MtUage Proposal; Bellevue Community School Board ot Education Member(s); Bellevue Community School BwkJmg and Site Sinking Fund Tax Levy (Renewal); Bekevue Community School Burfdmg and Site Srtung Fund Tax Levy; Caledonia Pubhc School Board of Education Member(s) Delton Ketogg School Board of Education Memberis); Deton Ketogg Schools Operating Millage Renewal Proposal Exempting Principal Residence and Qualified AgncJiural Property. Eaton Intermediate School District Spooal Education Mrflage Proposal; Grand Rapids Community CoHoge Beard of Trustees Members); Gull Lake Community Schools Board of Education Member(s); Hastings Area Schools Board of Education Member(s); Johnstown Township Proposal tor New Mrflage for Dowfcng Pubhc Lforary. Kalamazoo Valley Community College Board of Trustees Member! s). Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency Regional Mrflage Proposal; Kellogg Community College Board of Trustees Memberis); Lakewood Pubic Schools Board ot Education Member(s); Lakewood Pubfc Schools Operating Milage Renewal proposal Exempting Principal Residence and Quitted Agricultural Property; Miple Valley Schools Board of Education Memberis). Martin Pubhc School District Board of Education Memberis); Pennfield Schools Board of Education Member(s); Plainwell Community School District Board of Education Member(s): Plainwell Community School District Operating Mdtage Renewal Proposal Exempting Principal Residence and Qualified Agncuit iral Property; Thomapple Ketogg School Board of Education Member(s); Thomapple Kellogg School Operating Millage Renewal Proposal Exempting Pnnapal Residence and Quakfied Agnculturai Property. Wayland Union School District Board of Education Memberis); Wayland Unon School Dtstrid Operating M-JIage Proposal Exempting Pnnapal Residence and Qualified Agnculturai Property 1. Susan VandeCar, Treasurer of Barry County. Mchigan. hereby certify that as of Fsb 23. 2005. the ’ecords cl thts office indicate that the total of ail voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of government affecting the taxable property located in Bellevue Community Schools. Eaton, Bany and Calhoun Counties. Mchigan. is as fotows By Barry County Chanton Park 2Smrfb 2005-2006 Comm onAg<ig SOmiRs 2005-2014 911 100 mils 2005-2009 ThcmccM Manor 85 ntes 2005-2009 By Assyria Twp NONE dyMape&OwTm Aoek lOOmrfH 2005-2007 Ftre/Amb VOOmrfU 2005-2007 Ltxary 50 mrfb 2005-2007 Byte School Dmt NONE Date Feb 23 2005 Susan VandeCar Treasurer, Barry County I. Susan VandeCar. Treasurer ol Barry County. Murugan hereby certify that as of Apnl 15. 2005. the record of this office indicates that the total of all voted increases over and above the lax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, tn any local units of gov- ernment affecting the taxable property located in Detton Kellogg Schools. Counties of Barry and Allegan. Mchigan. ts as follows By Barry County Chartton Park 25 ntes Comm on Agog 50 mitts 911 100mdis ’ 2005-2006 2005-2014 2005-2009 By Barry Twp By OrangevAj T«p. By Yankee Sprmgi Twp By Balt-more Twp By Johnstown Twp : By Pramevifle Twp JANICE C LIPPERT Yankee Springs TownsKp Clerk 284 N Briggs Rd . MkktevOe Ml 49333 Phone (269) 795-9091 NORMAJEAM NICHOLS PrMrfeWto Township Clerk 10115 S. Norns Rd . Deton. Ml 49046 Phone (269) 948-2194 THOMAS EMERY Hastings City Ctork 201 E. State SI. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (269) 945-2468 ROBIN HAWTHORNE Rutland Charter Township Clerk 2461 Heath Rd, Hasangs. Ml 49058 Phone (269) 948-2194 SUSAN VLIETSTRA Thomapple Township Clerk 200 E. Maki St.. Middleville, Ml 49333 Phone (269) 795-7202 CHERYL ALLEN Woodland Township Clerk 156 S. Main. Woodland. Ml 48897 Phone (269) 367-4915 Office Phone (269) 367-4094 Home Thomapple Manor 85 mills 2005-2009 Pokce 2 00 ntts 2005-2007 Fee 2 00 mtUs 2005-2007 By Hope Twp.: PATRICIA A 3LAUVELT Orangeville Township Clerk 11031 WUdwood Rd , Shettjwiite. Ml 49344 Phone (269) 665-4522 Road Fw.'Cem 100 m*s 2005-2007 100 mrfte 2005-2007 Road Are NONE Are Road Road Pokce Fire Add Fire 1 50 mtlls 2005-2006 05 mis 2005-2006 2005-2006 .50 ntes 2005-2006 9087 mrfk 2005 8174 mts 2005 8174 m«s 2005 05 mrfls 2005 lOOmrfto Are Road By Prameitee Twp.: Road Poke Are Addl Fre By the Scftod District Date 15-Apr-05 100 ntes 50 ntes 9067 ntes .8174 ntes .8174 ntes 05 ntes 2005-2006 2005-2006 2005 2005 2005 2005 Susan VandeCar Treasurer. Barry County BARRY COUNTY TREASURER S CERTIFICATE Kalamazoo Valley Community College L Susan VandeCar. Treasurer of Barry County. Michigan. By the Schoo: District: hereby certify that as of 15-Apr-05 the records of this office Date April 15. 2005 ind-cate that the total of all voted increases over and above •he tax limitation eslabftsfwd by the Constitution of Mchigan. in any local units of government affecting lhe tax­ able property located in Kalamazoo Valley Community Coflege. within Barry County, Michigan, is as fotows: Voted MrfH Years Effective By Bany Carty Chartton Park 25 ntes 2005-2006 Comm, on Aging 85 ntes 2005-2014 911 100 ntes 2005-2009 Ttamcpi. Manor 85 ntes 2005-2009 By Barry Twp Poke 2 00 ntes 2005-2007 Fire 200 ntes 2005-2007 By Johnstown Twp.: Fra 1.00 ntes 2005-2006 Road 50 mills 2005-2006 By Prainevile Twp: Road 906? ntes 2005 Poke 8174 ntes 2005 Fre 8174 ntes 2005 Addl Fre 05 ntes 2016 By the School Datnct Date 15-Apr-05 Susan VandeCar . Treasurer. Barry County Susan VandeCar Treasurer. Barry County BARRY COUNTY TREASURER S CERTIFICATE Eaton imermediafe School Distnct 1. Susan VandeCar. Treasurer oi Bany County. Michtgan. hereby certify that as of 15-Apr-O5 the records of the office indicate that the total of a.'l voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Mchigan. in any local units of govemmeni aflecung the taxable property heated in Eaton Intermediate School Distnd. within Barry County, Michigan, is as foHows Voted Mills Years Efscfive 25 mrfb 2005-2006 Comm, on Agng 50 mills 2005-2014 911 lOOmtte 2005-2009 Thorrwppie Mmc< 85 mdls 2005-2009 ByAsjynaTwp NONE ByBafimyeT^ NONE By Casaton Twp Library 50 ntes 2005-2007 Are Eqixpment 75 mrtls 2005-2008 Amb Equ©men( 75 rites 2005-2008 By tiattngs Charier Twp Library 16 ntes 2005-2009 By Mfot Grow Tap Roads 1 00 ntes 2005-2007 Ftre/Amb 1 00 ntes 2005-2007 Utxary 50 ntes 2005-2007 By lhe School District NONE Dale 15-Apr-05 Susan VandeCar Treasurer, Baity county By Barry Carb Chartton Park Eaton Intermediate School tax certification BARRY COUNTY TREASURER’S CERTIFICATE Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency I. Susan VanoeCar. Treasurer of Barry County. Michigan, hereby certify that as ol 15-Apr-O5 the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, tn any local units of government □fleeting the taxable property located m Kalamazoo Regonal Educational Service Agency, within Barry County. Michigan ts as fotows. By Barry County Chariton Perk 25 ntes Comm on A^ng 85 ntes 911 100 ntes Thor-appe Maw 85 ntes By Barry Twp Police 1 00 ntes Are 2 00 mtlls By Johnstown Twp 2005 2006 2005-2014 2005-2009 2005-2C09 2005-200? 2005-2007 Michigan, in any local units of government affecting the taxable property located in Ptamwell Community School, withm the Barry County, Michxjan. is as fotows: Voted MBs By Barry Carty Charton Park 25 ntes Comm on Aging .50 mfc Years Effective 2005-2006 2005-2014 2005-2009 2005-2009 911 1.00 ntes Thomapple Manor .85 ntes By Orangeville Twp: Road 1.50 ntes 2005-2008 By Prwntvto Twp Road .9087 ntes 2005 Poke .8174 ntes 2005 Are .8174 ntes 2005 Add! Are 05 ntes 2005 By the School District Date 15-Apr-05 Susan VandeCar Treasurer. Barry County L Susan VandeCar, Treasurer of Barry County. Michigan. hereby certify that as of April 15. 2005. the record of INs office fodicate that the total ot al voted increases over and at-we the tax imitation estabfab >d by the Consttution of Michigan, in any local units of government affectng the taxabie property located In Thomapple Ketogg Schools. Barry, Aitegan Kent and toru Counties. Mctwgan. ts as fotows: By Bwry Carty Chartton Park .25 ntes 2005-2006 Comm, on Agmg .50 ntes 2005-2014 911 100 ntes 2005-2009 Thxnaptte Manor .85 ntes 2005-2009 By Carton Twp : library 50 mils 2005 Are 150 ntes 2005-2008 By Irving Twp : Ubraty .50 ntes 2005 Are 1.50 ntes 2005-2008 By OranjeviM Twp.: Road 1.50 ntes 2005 2008 By Yankee Spnngs Twp.: Are 50 ntes 2005-2006 By Thomapple Twp.: Are 9672 ntes 2005 Enter Ser Fac 1 4168 ntes 2005-2013 I. Susan VandeCar. Treasurer of Barry County. MicNgan. hereby certify that as of Feb 24. 2005. the records of the office indicate that the total of a»l voted increases over and above the tax fermtation estabfcshed by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of government affecting the tax­ able property toca-ed in Lakewood Pubk Schools, forte. Barry. Eaton and Kent Counties. Mchigan. is as fotows By Barry Carty Chartton Perk 25 ntes 2005-2006 Comm on Agng 50 ntes 2005-2014 911 1.00 ntes 2005-2009 Thomapple Manor 85 ntes 2005-2009 ByWoodrxjTwp Road 2 00ntes 2005-2006 By Cartton Twp : Library 50 ntes 2005 Are 1.50 ntes 2005-2008 ByCasSstorTwp Lforary 50ntes 2005-2007 Fre Fgupment 75 ntes 2005-2008 AnbEqupmert 75 ntes 2005-2008 By the Schock Dtstnd NONE Date February 24. 2005 Susan VandeCar Treasurer. Barry County BARRY COUNT ' TREASURER S CERTIFICATE Plainwell Community School 1. Susan VandeCar. Treasurer of Barry County. Michigan. hereby certify that as of 15-Apr-O5 the records of thts office indicate thal the total of all voted increases ovm and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of By the School Dtstnd NONE Date 15-Apr-05 Susan VandeCar Treasurer. Bany County BARRY COUNTY TREASURER S CERTIFICATE Wayland Union School 1. Susan VandeCar. Treasurer of Barry County. Mtohiga'i, hereby certify that as of 15-Apr-O5 the record! of this office indicate that the total of aH voted increases over ano above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, m any local units of government affecting the taxable property located m Wayland Unron School, wrthm Barry County. Mchigar. is as fotows Voted M«s Years Effective By Beny Carty Chariton Park 25 ntes 2005-2006 Comm on Agng .50 ntes 2005-2014 911 1.00 ntes Thomapple Mana 85 ntes By Yankee Spnngs Twp Are 05 ntes By the School Distnd NONE Date 15-Apr-05 2005-2009 2005-2009 2005-2006 Susan VandeCar Treasurer. Bany County 09540890 Notice Of Mortgage Foreckwure Sale THIS FIRM ts A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, it any, shall be Umtted solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ryan L Eaton and Tina L Eaton, husband and wife, original mort­ gagor! 5). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee tor lender. Mortgagee, dated Apnl 1. 2004. and recorded on April 2. 2004 in instrument 1124691, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty And 07/100 Dollars ($96,860.07). inducing interest at 68% per annum Under the power ol sale contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings al 10) PM. on May 26. 2005 Said premises are situated in Crtv Jeongs. Barry County. Michigan, and described as: Lol 6. Block 6. Lincoln Park according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber : of Plats, on Page 55. Bany County Records The redemcoon period shall be 6 months from the date of sde. unless determined aban­ doned in r xordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which car a the redempUm period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: April 28. 2005 For more information, please caH: FC X 248 593.1302 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electrode Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte 8054809F01 WMCWT NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY. Notice is hereby given that the Barry County zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the foHowing: Casa Numbar V-10-2005 Dianna Andrreon (owner); Johnte Anderson (applicant). Location: 159 Welcome Rd . in Sector 29 of Cartton Twp Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a detached accessory building closer to the rear lot line than allowed (3-ft). the minimum is 5-ft: in the AR zoning district. Caee Number V-11-2006 Richard Noorteg. Location: 4301 Pickerel Cove Dr., in Secton 6 of Orangeville Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 20x22-ft L-shaped addition onto an existing home that is too dose to the front lot line (21-ft), the mini­ mum is 35-ft; in the RL-1 zoning district. Caee Number V-12-2005 Chad Kmai. Location: 4255 Pickerel Cove Rd., in Secton 6 of Orangeville Twp Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 34.5x40-ft addition to an existing home that is too dose to the side lot 6ne (1.4-fl), the minimum is 6-ft; in the RL-1 zoning district. Case Number V-13-2005 John A Andrea Gentner. Location: 545 Lake Dr. in Section 4 ol Woodland Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 9x16-ft addition and 4 W 1.75 & 10*6X30-ft A 4 6x11.75-ft addition onto an existing home that is too dose to the side tot line (8.1-ft). the minimum is 10-ft; in the RL-2 zoning district. Case Number V-14-2006 John A Andree Gentner Location: Across from 545 Lake Dr., in Section 4 of Woodland twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 30x48-ft (1.440sq ft) detached accessory budding larger than allowed, the maximum allowable size is 1,024 eq ft. and too dose to the rear tot toe (10-ft). the minimum is 20-ft; in the RL-2 zoning district Case Number V-15-2005 Louis Martino (owner); Larry Sasse (appHcant). Location: 4425 River, in Section 24 ot Hastings Purpose: Requesting a variance to create two parcels with less than 220-ft of frontage onto an existing private roads that Is tongsr than the maxi­ mum length of 1.250 ft. and requesting a variance to have nine parcels served by the private road, the maximum number is seven; in the AR zoning district. Case Number V-18-2006 Dennis A Kknborly Moore. Location; 4226 Joy Rd.. In Section 6 of Orangeville Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect an 18x20-ft attached garage onto an existing home that is too dose to the side tot hne (3-ft). the minimum is 9-ft. and will be too dose to the rear tot line (6-ft), the minimum is 10-ft: In the RL-1 zoning district. Case Number V-17-2005 Katharine Miller (owner); Michael ChojnoweU (applicant). Location: 15968 Woodlawn Beach Dr., in Section 31 of Barry Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to create two parcels with less lot width than required (116-ft A 112-ft). the minimum is 150-ft, and to create a side yard setback doser to an existing home (9-ft), the minimum is 20-ft; in the RL-1 zoning district. Case Number V-18-2005 Paula Beard (owner); Gene Service (applicant). Location: 534 E M-43 Hwy., in Section 20 of Cartton Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 12x16-ft addition onto an existing home that is too dose to the road right of way (5-ft), the minimum is 75-ft: in the A zoning district. Meeting Dele: May 10. 2005 Time: 7:30 p.m. Piece: Community Room in the Courts A Law Building at 206 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan Site inspection of the above described property(ies) will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above men­ tioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 948-4820 The variance applicatxxi(s) is/are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 Wwt State Street Hastings, Ml 48048 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.) Monday-Friday. Ptease call the Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 tor 'birther infor­ matton. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxil­ iary aids and senrices, such as signers for the hear­ ing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meetingfoeanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the follow­ ing: Michael Brown/County Administrator, 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-1284. Debbie Smith. Barry County Clerk �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 28, 2C05 - Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES Hope Township Board Meeting Synopsis April 11, 2005 All Board members present and 10 guests. Approved previous minutes, bills and received standing reports Approved working with Boy Scout Ben Stock toward his Eagle Project at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Gravel Road projects for 2005, working with GM service worker, and discussed Park con­ cerns. Adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk Attested to by Patnaa Albert. Supervisor ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP SYNOPSIS OF REGULAR MEETING APRIL 5TH. 2005 Regular meeting called to order at 7 XX) p.m. Ail board members present, 12 guests in atten­ dance Motion made and supported to approve minutes of March 1st, regular board meeting March 10th. budget workshop meeting, and March 29th. budget hearing meeting Motion made and supported to approve Wakely Associates Agreement Architectural Services BIS1997 Motion made and supported to approve Document 144-1993 with Wakely Associates at 3 25% interest rate for 15 years, to build new Township Hall & Community Center. Motion made and supported to approve request from Bay Corp, to transfer Classification Class C Liquor License to Class B. Motion made and supported to accept estimate to .epair fire truck pump. Motion made and supported to pay bills. Due to election on May 3rd, next regular board meeting to be held on Tuesday. May 10th. al 7XX) p.m. Motion made and supported to adjourn. Patty Blauvelt Clerk o«MtoM Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee, in that event, your damages. If any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus IntefMt MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marvin Brice Custer. II.. a single man. original mortgagor(s). to Lender LTD DBA Lake State Funding. Mortgagee, dated October 29. 2003. and recorded on November 18. 2003 in instrument 1117762. in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Nine And 29/100 Dollars ($106,949 29). including interest at 5.375% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings at 1XX) PM. on May 19. 2005 Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 27 and 28. Yute' Addition (unrecorded) to Village of Freeport, described as; Commencing 4 rods West of Northwest comer of Lot-6, Block 12. Samuel Roush Addition. Village of Freeport for point ol begrnnrig; thence West 8 rods, thence South 8 rods, ’.hence East 8 rods, thence North 8 rods to point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 21. 2005 For more Information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File #053817F01 oMom THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATON OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by April Mead, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., mortgagee, dated October 3. 2003 and recorded October 12. 2003 in Instrument Number 1115463. and Affidavit of Scrivener s Error to correct legal description dated October 28. 2004 and Recorded November 02.2004, Doc • 1136570, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Eighty-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Seven and 46/100 Dollars ($85,707.46) including interest at ths rate of 8.50% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mortgage and the statutes of the Stale of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale cf the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1XX) p.m. on May 5. 2005 The premises are located in the Village of Nashville. Barry County. Mchigan. and are described as: The East 50 feet of the West 107 feet of Lots 4 and 5 of Block 3 of A. W Phittp's Addition to the Village of Nashville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 6. Castleton Township. Barry County. Michigan. Also, the use of a driveway 6 feet In width and 60 feet in length commencing at the Southeast comer of the above described parcel at a point on the North hne of Frances Street 107 feet East of the East hne of Durkee Street, running thence North 60 feet, thence East 6 feet, thence South 60 feet, thence West 6 feet to the beginning. The redemp­ tion period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned m accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate TO ALL PURCHASERS The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: April 7. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Ao Mortgagee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 46007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No 20’’ ’958 ASAP641326 4/7.4/14.4/21.4/28 0BM0O4 SYNOPSIS Barry Township Special Meeting April 20. 2005 Special meeting called to order at 3:00 p.m. Roll Call 4 members and 5 guests present Pledge of Allegiance. Adopted Ordinance #51 Emergency Services Ordinance Discussed the Barry County Draft Master Plan Meeting adjourned at 4X)5 p.m. Respectfully Submitted. Debra Dewey-Perry. Clerk Attested to by: Richard Barnum. Supervisor <»"» WILLJAM AZKOUL PC. » ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT A ND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by LaVonza Wilson, a single woman, whose address is 168 Ann Avenue. Battle Creek. Michigan 49017. and Bond Mortgage A Investment Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the Stale of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern Avenue. SE. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507. dated December 4, 2000, and recorded on December 13, 2000. in bber 2269. Page 553 of the Calhoun County Register of Deeds, which mortgage has been assigned to Northpointe Bank, whose address is 770 Kenmoor SE. Suite 201. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49546, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage dated December 8. 2000, and recorded on December 13. 2000 with the Calhoun County Register of Deeds m Uber 2269. Page 562. and upon which there is now claimed to be due for prin­ cipal and interest the sum ol Sixteen Thousand Nine Hundred Forty Nine Dollars and Thirteen Cents ($16,949.13) and no suit or proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power ol sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on May 13. 2005, at 11XX) a.m . the undersigned will sell in the lobby of the Calhoun County Justice Center. 161 E. Michigan Avenue. Battle Creek. Michigan that being the place ol holding the Circuit Court lor the County ol Calhoun at public venue to the high­ est bidder for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sale, including attorney 's fees allowed by taw. the premises io said mortgage located in tn© City of Battle Creek. Calhoun County and which are desenbed as fol­ lows: The West 49 feet of the South 110 feet of Lot No. 73 of Grave's addition to Battle Creek, according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, on Page 43. in the office of the Register of Deeds from Calhoun Count/. Michigan. Ki Greenwood Avenue. Battle Creek. Ml 49017 PP#3560-00-0950 which has an address of 128 Greenwood Avenue. Battle Creek. Michigan 49017 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600 3241 in which case the redemption penod shall be thirty (30) days from the date ol such sate. Northpointo Bank 770 Kenmoor SE Suite 201 Grand Rapds. Ml 49546 Dated March 30. 2005 William M. Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa Avenue. NW Suite 205-C Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 456-1315 SYNOPSIS Barry Township Regular Meeting April 11.2005 Regular meeting called to order at 7XX). Roll Call 4 members and 5 guests present. Pledge of Allegiance Approved minutes and Treasurers report tor ApriUOS Accepted Department reports. Motion to deny Village of Richland a seat on GLSA Motion to hire Oriun Pest Control for 1 yr. con­ tract. Motion to hire Mid America Appraisal for twp. asset inventory appraisal Approved April bills Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Debra Dewey-Perry Clerk Attested to by: Richard Barnum. Supervisor oemiw Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be re*c‘nded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Angela Moran and Linda Kastl. original mortgagor(s). to The CIT Group/Consumer Finance, Inc.. Mortgagee, dated September 6, 2000, and record­ ed on April 9. 2001 in instrument 1057876. In Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to HSBC Bank USA, as Trustee m trust tor Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust Inc., Asset Backed Pass Through Certificates Senes 2003-HE3 as assignee by an assignment, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy Thousand Six Hundred EightyFour And 91/100 Dollars ($70,664.91), inducing interest at 11.49% per annum. Under the power o' -«ate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in sucn case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given 'hat said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM, on May 5.2005 Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as. A parcel of land located in tt« Northeast comer of the South 1/2 of ibe Southeast 1/4 of Section 35. Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Hastings township. Barry County. Michigan desenbed follows: Beginning al the Northeast comer of the- above described land; thence West 220 feet, '.nonce South 198 feet; thence East 220 feet: thence North 198 feet to the place of beginning The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated April 7. 2005 For more information, please call: FC 0 248 593 1309 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For HSBC Bank USA. as Trustee m trust for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust Inc.. Asset Backed Pass Through Certificates Senes 2003-HE-3 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #044120F02 onamt STATE OF MICHIGAN BEFORE THE MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION » • • • • SBC’s NOTICE OF DISCONTINUANCE OF INTRALATA TOLL SERVICE TO CUSTOMERS IN THE EXCHANGES OF THE BARRY COUNTY TELEPHONE COMPANY MPSC CASE NO. U-14508 SBC hereby notifies ail interested partes that, effective July 1,2005. it wifi discontinue the provision ot intraLATA Toll service to customers in the BanfleM, Delton, Lacey and Pine Lake local exchanges served by the Barry County Telephone Company. A person or telecommunications provider affected by this discontinuance of service may apply In writ­ ing to the Commission to determine if the discontinuance is authorized pursuant to the Michigan Telecommunications Act by June 15. 2005, by writing the Commission at the toOowmg location: Michigan Public Service Commission Executive Secretary 6545 Mercantile Way P.O Box 30221 Lansing. Michigan 48909 with a copy to SBC s attorney: William J. Champion III Dickinson Wnght. PLLC 215 South Washington Square, Suite 200 Lansing. Michigan 46933 If you have any questions concerning Toll service, please contact the Bany County Telephone Company at (260) 721-9900 from Banfield. (269) 623-2311 from Dolton. (269) 758-3100 from L-coy or (269) 664-9900 from Pine Lake. 09540944 BARRY TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO: THE RESIDENTS ANO PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a summary of an Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 51. which was adopted by the Township Board of Barry Township at Its meeting held on April 20, 2005. SECTION I. AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE NO. 44. This section amends Section III ot Bany Township Ordinance No. 44 so as to identify additional emergency services tor which charges sheJ be imposed. These additional emergency services for which charges shall be imposed pertain tX (1) incidents involving a false alarm If there have bean five or more false alarm cals to the same property within the preceding 12 months; (2) incidents involving a fire tor which a burning permit was required by Township ordinance and for which no permit was issued, if there has been .tn emergency services response to the same property tor the same cause within the preceding two years; and (3) incidents involving a fire which is determined by the Fire Department Officer In charge at the scene of the incident to have been caused by the negligence of the owners) or occu­ pants) of the property SECTION II SEVERABILITY. The pcovtsons of this Ordinance are severable SECTION III. EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication after adoption. AH ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with are repeated. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of this Ordinance has been posted In the ' office of the Bany Township Clerk at the address set forth below and that copies of this Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the office of the Barry Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular working days following the date of this publication. Debra Otway-Parry, Clerk Barry Township P.O. Box 705.155 E. Orchard Street Delton, Michigan 49046 (289) 623-5171 09541095 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE The Future Advance Mortgage given by Thomas B. Wolfert and Jiiiiane Wolfert, husband and wife (■Mortgagor), to Chemical Bank Shoreline (the ■Bank’), dated January 14. 2003, and recorded on January 21. 2003. as Document No. 1095815. Bany County Register of Deeds, as amended by tt>e Amendment te Future Advance Mortgage dated October 11. 2004, and recorded on October 13. 2004, as Document No. 1135390. Bany County Register of Deeds (the -Mortgage'), is in default The amount due on the Mortgage at the date o! this notice, for principal, interest (accruing at 9.25% per annum), fees, expenses and late charges is the sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand One Hundred Thirteen and 37/100 Dollars ($106,113.37). Notice is given that the Mortgage will be fore­ closed by sate of the premises described below at public auction to the highest bidder a! the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, on Thursday. May 19. 2005. at 1:00 p.m. for the pur­ pose of satisfying the amounts due on the Mortgage, together with interest, legal costs, statu­ tory attorneys' fees and also any taxes and insur­ ance that the Bank pays on or prior to the date of sate. The premises to be sold at the sale are desenbed as follows: The land, premises and property situated in the Township of Yankee Springs. County of Barry. Michigan, described as: Lot 18 and 19, and that part oi Lot 17. of Oakwood Shores Plat. Described as beginning at the comer common to Lots 17 and 18 at a point on Oakwood Drive: thence Southeasterly along the Easterly line of Lot 17. 30 feet; thence Southwesterly parallel with the lot line common to Lots 17 and 18. to the Southwesterly hne of Lot 17; thence Northwesterly along said Westerly line to Lot 17. 30 0 feet; thence Northeast along the lot line common to Lots 17 and 18. 99 8 feet to the beginning. Section 7. Town 3. North. Range 10 West. Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan Tax Parcel Nos 06-16-140-011-00 and 08-16­ 140-012-00. More commonly known as: 12565 Oakwood Shores Rd . Wayland Michigan 49348-9055 The redemption penod shall be six (6) months from the dale of sate Deted : Apnl 21. 2005 chemk:al bank shoreline By: Bruce R Grubb (P27632) Its: Attorney Bruce R Grubb Varnum. Riddenng. Schmidt 4 Howlett LLP Attorneys for National Bank of the Midwest 251 N. Rose Street. 4th Floor Kalamazoo Ml 49007 1110633.1 FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) Detroit Legal News, 1409 Allen Road, Suite B, Troy, Ml 40083-4003 Wayne. Oakland and Macomb Counties Phone (269) 577-6100 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Steven M Hawthorne, a single man of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgaged to Flagstar Bank. FSB dated the 28th day of January A.D. 2000, and recorded in the office of the Register ot Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 2nd day of February. A.D. 2000, in Instrument #1040792 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of S387.168.90 (Three Hundred Eighty Seven Thousand. One Hundred Sixty Eight Dollars and Ninety Cents) including Interest there on at 9.87% (nine pint eight seven) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of state contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute ol the State of Michigan m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on. the 19th day of May. A.D.. 2005. at 1XX) o’clock said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sate at public auction, to the highest bidder, at tt 9 Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Ml. Barry County. Michigan, ot the premises described m said mortgaged Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate m the Township of Hastings in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to Wit: Lot 11 Indian Htks. as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, Page 53. Barry County Records, also com­ mencing at the Southwest comer of sard Lot 11 for place of beginning; thence South 30 feet to the Hastings City limits; thence East 120 feet; thence North to comer common to Lots 10 and 11 of said Plat: thence West on Section line of Lot 11.120 feet to the place of beginning, all being a part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6. Town 3 North. Range 8 West Commonly known as 575 Indian Hills Drive. Tax ID 08-006-325-011-00. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption percent shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Datec Apnl 14. 2005. WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO.. L P.A By Darnel E. Best (P-58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weltman. V/einberg & Reis Co.. L.P.A. 755 W Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy. Michigan 48084 WWR#04106940 °**TW MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Application lor Industrial Facttties Exemption Certificate Act 196, Public Acte of Michigan of 1974, as amended. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Maple Grove Township wifl hold a puMc hearing on: Wednesday, May 4, 2005, at 7X» p.m. at the Township Hall 721 Durkee Street, Nashville. Ml 49073 for the purpose of hearing all interested persons concerning the following application for an Industrial Faculties Exemption Certificate under the provision of Ad 198 ot the amended Industrial Development Ad: MoovHe. Inc., located at 5875 South M-66 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073 requests an exemption certificate for new equipment. The facility is located In a previously established Industrial Development District Specific note is directed to the Maple Grove Township Assessor and to the legislative bod­ ies of each taxing unit which levies ad ’*atorem property taxes in Maple Grove Township and who shal have an opportunity to be Iwrd with respect to said application in accordance with said statute. Dated: Apnl 12. 2005 Mapto Grove Township Rod Crothers, Supervisor 09540900 Be a “SPORTS NUT” I Read The BANNER! �Pag* 12 - Thursday. Apil 28. 2005 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES ■E NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Bany County Ptanning/Zoning Commission win conduct a public hearing on May 23,2009, at 7 .-00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Courts & Law Building locat­ ed at 206 West Court Streei in Hastings. Michigan The totowtog Sections of the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended, will be consid­ ered tor amendment. ORDRiANCE NO.: A-1-2006 Amend to Indudo the foffowfng ptntt: E SgecteLUMte The following special uses within the C-3 - ‘Heavy Commercial DtstncT may be permitted only as special use if approved by the Planning Commission in accordance with the standards, procedures and provisions of Article VII of this ordinance. 1) Lodge hans, veteran's dubs, or private dubs where alcoholic bevera^&s are served as a primary function with or without food service. 2) Any other similar uses as determined by the Planning Commission. Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendment, either verbally of in writing wil be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any writ­ ton response may bo mailed to the address listed betow cr faxed to (269) 948-4820. The proposed amendment to the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspec­ tion at toe Barry County Planning Office. 220 West State St. Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m.) M-F. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individu­ als with dsabiUties at the meeting/he«ring upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. todMduals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or cal the foltowing: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 West State St.. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1284. wmict____________________________________________________ Debbie S. Smith Barry County CUtfc CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing on Monday. May 9. 2005, at 730 p.m. in the Council Chambers, second floor of City Han. for the pur­ pose of receiving pubic comment and make a determination on the necessity of a special assess­ ment district for improvements to North Taffee Dove from West High Streel to the north line of Lot 26. including paving and the installation of curb and gutter (see map below) For additional information about the Public Hearing contact the City Clerk at 269.945-2468 or at Oty Hal. 201 East State Street. Hastings The City wR provide reasonable and necessary aids aid services for persons and disabilities upon five days notice to the City Clerk by calling 269.945-2468 or TDD call relay services at 800.6493777. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF EDUCATION ELECTION* June 6, 2005 BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT Three vacancies fox six-year terms. Interested candidates must file a petition containing forty (40) signatures of registered voters or pay a $100 nonrefundable filing fee in lieu of the petition no later than: 430 p.m. May 9. 2005 at the Barry County Clerk's Office 220 West State Street Hastings, Michigan 4 058 269 945-1285 Candidates may obtain petition forms at the Barry County Clerk's office. 'Representatives from local boards elect Members. Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. HASTINGS CAFHTR TOWNSHIP RagUar Board Mooting April 12. 2005 All Board members present; County Com. Gibson. 4 guests Approved consent agenda. Received Treasurer’s Report. Public Comment from resident Janet Look concerrnng Natural Beauty Road designation for part of Public Hearing tor Millenium Digital Cable TV. Approved payment of Chamber of Commerce dues Approved 2005 Road Program Election Commission appointed Selty (chair­ man), Neil. Hilson. and Cruttenden to work May 3rd election. Amended budget m Fre Protection (BIRCH) cat­ egory Paid outstanding bills Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Bonnie Cruttenden. Clerk Attested to by: Jim Brown. Supervisor AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MiLTTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Archie W. Boyd, a single man, Mortgagor, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. as nominee for Lender. Mortgagee, dated the 4th day of December. 2002 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, tor The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 14 th day of January. 2003 in Document No 1095474 of Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of Seventy Six Thousand Four Hundred Forty & 93/100 ($76,440.93). and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of May. 2005 at 130 o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be n «cessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 8.23000% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney lees r.iowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, nec­ essary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that cer­ tain piece or parcel of land situated in th? Township of Assyria, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and desenbed as follows, to wit: The West 350 feet of the North 1210 feet of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16, Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Assyrian Township. Barry County. Michigan. During the twelve (12) months immediately fol­ lowing the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 4/7/05 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. Mortgagee FABRIZIO A BROOK. PC. Jonathan L. Engman (P56364) Attorney for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 888 W Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy, Ml 48064 248-362-2600 obmmm NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFHCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by La Vbnza Wilson. a single woman, whose address is 168 Ann Avenue, Battle Creek. Michigan 49017, and Bond Mortgage & Investment Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern Avenue, SE. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507. dated December 4. 2000. and recorded on December 13, 2000. in Uber 2269, Page 553 of the Calhoun County Register of Deeds, which mortgage has been assigned to Northpointe Bank, whose address ts 770 Kenmoor SE. Suite 201. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49546. by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage dated December 8. 2000, and recorded on December 13. 2000 with the Calhoun County Register of Deeds in Uber 2269, Page 562 and upon which there is now claimed to be due for prin­ cipal and interest the sum of Forty Five Thousand Dollars ($45,000) and no suit or proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on May 13, 2005. at 1100 a.m., the undersigned will sell in the lobby of the Calhoun County Justice Center. 161 E. Michigan Avenue. Battle Creek. Michigan that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Calhoun at public venue to the high­ est bidder for the purpose ot satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with the legal fees a. id charges of the sale, including attorney's fees allowed by taw. the premises in said mortgage located in the City ol Battle Creek. Calhoun County and which are described as fol­ lows: The West 1/2 of Lot 113 and all of Lot number 114 of Graves' addition, according to the plat there­ of. recorded in Uber 2 of Plats on Page 5, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Calhoun County. 168 Ann Ave . Battle Creek. Ml PPt3550-00-120-0 which has an address of 168 Ann Avenue. Battle Creek. Michigan 49017. The redemption penod shall be six (6) months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Northpointe Bank 770 Kenmoor Se Suite 201 Grand Rapids. Ml 49546 Dated March 30. 2005 Drafted by William M. Azkoul (P4C071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa Avenue. NW Suite 205-C Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)458-1315 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Trust In the matter of BARBARA J. DOSTER TRUST under AGREEMENT dated June 18. 2001 Date of Birth : August 11. 1926 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Barbara J. Doster, who lived at 12810 3 Mile Road. Plainwell. Michigan died March 20. 2005, leaving the above Trust entitled “BARBARA J. DOSTER TRUST m full force and effect Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the Trust will be forever barred unless presented to KAREN WACLAW1K, of 4506 Sid Drive, Jackson. Michigan or ROBERT DOSTER, of 24 106th Street. Plainwell. Michigan. Successor Co-Trustees, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. April 25, 2005 Hudson Law Offices PLC Richard J. Hudson Pl 5220 150 West Court Street. Suite A Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 948-9292 Karen Waciawik 4506 Sid Drive Jackson. Ml 49201 (517)789-6284 Robert Doster 24 108th Street Plainwell. Ml 49080 (269) 664-5106 Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILTTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may ba rescinded by the foradoatog mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shaH be fcnttad solely to the return of the bld amount tondared at sate, ptus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert Barton aka Robert G. Barton and Amanda Barton aka Amanda L Barton, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Oak Street Mortgage LLC. Mortgagee, dated August 6. 2003. and recorded on August 12, 2003 in instrument 1110663. to Barry county records, Mchigan. end assigned by said Mortgagee to US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE IN SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK ONE AS TRUSTEE FOR CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON MBS 2003-AR28 as assignes by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty Thousand Four Hundred Forty­ Eight And 82/100 Dollars ($180,448.82). including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM, on May 26,2005. Said premises are situated to Charter Township of Rutland, Barry Co-nty. Michigan, and are described as: That part of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast fractional 1/4 Section 6, Town 3 North, Range 9 West. Rutland Township. Bany County, Mchigan. described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 comer of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 35 seconds West 1334.36 feet along the South line of said Northeast 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes 27 seconds West 690.0 feet along the East line of said East 1/2 ot the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 to the point of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 35 seconds West 666.92 foot; thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes 10 seconds West 250.0 feet along the Was! Ina of sted East 1/2 ot the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 35 seconds East 666.33 feet; thence South 00 degrees 20 minutes 27 seconds East 250.00 feet along the East foe of said East 1/2 of the Southw X 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 to the Point of Beginning.».object to and togeth­ er with an easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes over the East 66 feet ot the South 940 feet of said East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4. The redemption period shal bo 12 months from the date of such sals. Dated: April 26. 2006 For more information, please cal: FC D 248 593 .1309 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE IN SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK ONE AS TRUSTEE FOR CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON MBS 2003-AR28 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 . Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File 4053482F01 <■*«»" Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bld amount tendered at sate, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Ross L Fruto, an Unmarried Man, original mortgagors). to Union Federal Bank Of Indianapolis. Mortgagee, dated June 13, 2002, and recorded on June 25, 2002 in instrument 1062769, in Barry count) records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Twelve And 57/100 Dollars ($135,912.57). including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part ot them, al public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 130 PM, on May 5. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 33.34,35.36. and 37 of Sunset Shore, Number 1. according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded to Uber 5 of Plats on Page 38. The redemption period shaH be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determtoed aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shal be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: April 7.2005 For more information. ptease call: FC W 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Union Federal Bank Of Indianapolis (Union Federal Saving Bank of Indianapolis) 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Mchigan 48025-5822 Fite #052745F01 Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sale THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILTTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that evert, your damages. If any, shaH be Hmltsd aotefy to ths return of ths bid smourt ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott G. Payne, an unmarried man. original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. Mortgagee, dated January 21. 2004. and recorded on January X. 2004 to instrument 1121515. to Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is darned to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Eight And 52/100 Dollars ($129,538.52). metodmg interest at 9 375% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made end pro­ vided, notice is hereby gnren that said mortgage wM be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at puttee vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings al 130 PM. on May 26. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton. Barry County. Michigan and are desenbed as: Commencing at the northeast comer of the west 1/2 of the northwest 1/4 of section 20 town 3 north, range 7 west; thence W<rct 3o rods; thence South to Mud Creek; thence Northeasterty along the Bank of Mud Creak the 1/2 quarter foe; thence north to the place of beginning also the north 15 acres, more ur less, of the West X acres of the west 1/2 of the ass 1/2 of the northwest 1/4 of said section 20 being an the land on the north side of Mud Crex as it origii>aBy ran, except the East 3X test o the north 15 acres of the west X acres of the west 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 section 20. town L north, range 7 west, being land on the north side o’ Mud Creek at originally ran. The redemption period shaH be 12 n.-mths from the date of such sale. Dated: April 28, 2005 For more information, ptease call: TO C 248.593.1X1 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Rogistraticn Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5622 Fite #046881F03 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE A7 THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE W ACT VE MLfTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia aate may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. It: that event, your domagee. If soy, shaH bo Hmh od eoioiy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered otaaie, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven M. Lunog and Chasity L. Lunog, husband and wife, original mortgagor (s). to Argent Mortgage Company. LLC. Mortgagee, dated April 12. 2004. and recorded on April 20, 2004 to instrument 1126092, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wais Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for the Benefit of the Certificateholders ot Asset-Backed Pass Through Certificates. Series 2004-WCW2 as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to ba due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-One And 25/100 DoHars ($70,481.25), including interest at 10% per annum. Under the power ot sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiK be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at puttee vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM, on May 26. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That pan ot the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 18, Town 2 North. Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 of said Section; thence South X degrees X minutes West 1753.67 feet along the North Hne of said Southeast 1/4 to the place ot beginning, thence South 00 degrees 54 minutes 16 seconds East 497.18 leet along the East foe of the Weal 913 teat of said West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 55 minutes 49 seconds West 220.0 feet along the South foe of the North 3/16 of said West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4; toenca North X degrees 54 minutes 16 seconds West 496.91 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes East 220.0 feet along the North foe of said Southeast 1/4 to the place of beginning. Subject to highway right of way for Saddter Road. The redemption period shaH be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shaH be X days from the date ot such sate. Dated: April 28. 2005 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593 1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For WeHs Fargo Bank, NA as Trustee for the Benefit of the Certificatehoiders of AssetBacked Pass Through Certificates, Series 2004WCW2 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Btogham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 8054585F01 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, April 28 2005 - Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeff A Stanek and Vickie M Stanick. ak_a Vicki M Stanek. husband and wife, to Old Kent Mortgage Company, a Mchigsn Corporation, mortgagee, dated June 20. 2000 and recorded July 13. 2000 m Instrument Number 1046737. Barry County Records Said mortgage <s now held by The Chase Manhattan Bank as Trustee lor the DU ABS Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Senes 2000-7 by assignment dated December 19. 2001 and recorded on January 4. 2002 In Instrument Number 1072433 . Barry County Records. There is claimed Io be due on such mortgage the sum ot Fifty-Seven Thousand Sa Hundred Forty-One and 11/100 Dollars ($57,641.11) including interest at the rate ot 10.00% per annum Under the power of sale contained m the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Mangan notice is hereby given that the mortgage writ be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ot them, al pubhc venue at the Barry County Courthouse o Hastings m Barry County. Mctsgan at 100 p m on May 12. 2005 The premises are located m the Towitship ot OrangevtBe. Barry County. Mctugan. and are desenbed as The East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 ot Section 19 and the East 1/2 of the East 1/2 ot the Northwest 1/4 H n Section 19. Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Mctvgan The redemption penod shaH be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property «s determmed abandoned m accordance weh MCLA $600 3241a. m when case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date ci the sale TO ALL PURCHASERS The foreclos­ ing mortgagee can rescind the sale m the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a smuRaneous resolution With the borrower in that event, your rones. it any. are limited soiety »o the return ot the bid amount tendered at sale Dated Apnl 14 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for The Chase Manhattan Bank as Trustee fnr the DU ABS Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificaies. Senes 2000-7 . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007 5041 (246) 457-1000 File No 269 0855 ASAP642366 04/14 . 04/21. 04/28 . 05X15 0SMC747 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sale may ba rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus intereat MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian Wysko and Tracy Wysko. husband and wife, original mort­ gagors). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc . Mortgagee, dated November 26. 2003. and recorded on December 2. 2003 in instru­ ment 1118558. m Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Two And 95/100 Dollars ($150,182.95) including interest at 6% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice ts hereby given that said mortgage will be foredosed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises, or soma part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings at 1DO PM. on May 12. 2005. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lot 17. Ridgeview, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats, on Page 32. Barry County Records The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated Apnl 14. 2005 For more information, ptease call: FC X 248.593 1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #047337F03 FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage, made by Nancy A Watson and John D Watson, her husband of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to Flagstar Bank. FSB dated the 26»h day of October. A D 2001. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 16th day of Apnl. A.D. 2002. m Instrument No 1078158 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. al the date of the notice, for pnnapal and interest, the sum of S132.273 99 (One Hundred Thirty Two Thousand. Fwo Hundred Seventy Three dollars and Ninety Nine cents) including interest there on a 6.75% (six point seven five) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sate contained in sa«J mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Mich.gan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on. the 2nd day of June, A.D., 2005, at 1 00 o dock said mortgage will be loreclosed by a sale at pubic auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Barry County. Michigan, of the premises desened in said mortgage Which said premises are described as follows All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Mope, in the Countv of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit The North 800 feet of the West 1/2 of the West 1/4 (assessed as West 1/2) of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 23. Town 2 North. Range 9 West; together with and subject to rights m a non-exclusive ease­ ment for ingress and egress and public utilities over and across the West 66 feet and the North 66 feet of said West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 23 Commonly known as 8585 Angles Run Tax ID 08 07 023-010-20 The redemption penod shall be one year from the date of such sate Date Apnl 28. 2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO.. L.P.A By. Daniel E Best. (P-58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weltman. Weinberg & Reis Co.. L.P.A. 755 W Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy. Michigan 48084 WWR404270905 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed sotety to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered et sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel Keithan. a single man. and Shelley A. McGhee, a single woman, original mortgagors). to Option One Mortgage Corporation. A California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated January 26. 2004 and recorded on February 11. 2004 in •nctrument 1122094, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum oi One Hundred Fourteen Thousand Four Hundred Eighteen And 16/100 Dollars ($114,418.16). including interest at 7.45% per »nnum Under the power ol sate contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part ot them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:0C PM. on May 12, 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel ol land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 3, Town 1 North. Range 7 West, desenbed as: Commencing al the Southwest comer of said Section 3: thence North on Section line 132 feet; (hence East parallel with South Section line 170 feet; thence South parallel with said Section line 132 feet to said South Section line; (hence West on said Section line 170 feet to ths place of beginning, except a parcel deeded to Michigan State Highway Commission described in Uber 309 of Deeds on Page 97. in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, subject to easements over the South 33 00 feet thereof for public highway purThe redemption period shaH be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: April 14. 2005 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593 1310 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For Option One Mortgage Corporation. A California Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #053623F01 oomom.. Notice Of Mortgage Forec loeure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Christopher Barker and Judy Barker, his wile, who executes this instrument for the sole purpose of subordinating her dower and homestead interest to the lien of tr.’S mortgage, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for lender. Mortgagee, dated February 12. 2003, and recorded on March 3. 2003 in instrument 1098724, in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the regis­ tered holders of CDC Mortgage Capital Trust 2003HE2. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Senes 2003-HE2 as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Seven Hundred Three And 10/100 Dollars ($118,703.10). including interest at 8.9% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a .ate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 00 PM, on May 26. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at a point where Lammers Road inter­ sects the West hne of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 14. Town 2 North. Range 9 West; thence North on said West line of the Southeast 1 /4 of the Southwest 1/4,10 rods; thence East 20 rods; thence South 20 rods; thence West to center of Lammers Road; thence Northwesterly along the center of Lammers Road to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: Apnl 28. 2005 For more information, please caM. FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for the registered holders of CDC Mortgage Capital Trust 2003-HE2. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Senes 2003-HE2 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fanns. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4045543F04 wmiom Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILTTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the fo,eclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert M. VanHaitsma Jr., a married man and Kathy VanHaitsma, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated February 25.2004. and recorded on March 4. 2004 in instrument 1123177, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage .nere is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Five Hundred Forty­ Seven And 15.100 Dollars ($109,547.15), including interest at 7.75% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 00 PM. on May 12.2005 Said premises are situated m Township of Barry, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commercing at the Southeast comer ol Section 9. Town 1 North, Range 9 West. Barry Township. Barry County, Michigan; thence North 00 degrees 41 minutes 40 seconds West. 631.00 feet along the East line ol said Section; thence North 89 degrees 34 minutes 13 seconds West. 1292.45 feet; thence North 00 degrees 50 minutes 34 seconds West. 272.44 feet along the West line of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section to the true point of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 50 minutes 34 seconds West, 293.89 feet along said West Hne; thence South 89 degrees 43 minutes 51 seconds East. 380.07 feet; thence South 00 degrees 50 min­ utes 34 seconds East. 293.89 feet; thence North 89 degrees 43 minutes 51 seconds West. 380 07 feet to the Point of Beginning. Subject to an easement tor pubic highway purposes for Kingsbury Road The redemption period shaH be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: April 14. 2005 For more information, please ca.? FC R 248.593.1305 Trott A Trott. P C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Tetegrapn Rd Ste 200 Bingham Far-ns. Mchigan 48025-5822 Fite 4034983F02 mmo-g Foreclosure Notice (All Counties) THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detauti has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth Miles, a single man to “MERS" is Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. MERS is a separate corporation that is acting solely as a nom­ inee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns. MERS is the mortgagee under this Security Instrument. Lender is Investaid Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 5. 2004, and recorded on March 19. 2004. in Document Number 1123927. Barry County Records. Michigan, assigned by said Mortgagee on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of seventy five thousand five hundred seventy eight and 01/100 Dollars ($75,578.01), including interest at 6.650% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock p.m. on Thursday. June 9. 2005. Said premises are situated in the Township of Castleton. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN A PARCEL OF LAND TITLE IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SEC­ TION 33, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH­ WEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID. SECTION 33; THENCE SOUTH 624 FEET; THENCE EAST 264 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 624 FEET; THENCE WEST 264 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. PARCEL #08-050-033-000-010-00 AS COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3649 DEVIND RD.. NASHVILLE. Ml 49073. The redemption period shall be 1 year from the date of such sate Dated Apnl 22. 2005 “MERS" is Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. MERS is a separate corporation theat is acting solely as a nominee for Lender and Lender s successors and assigns MERS is the mortgagee under this Security Instrument. Lender is Investaid Corporation. Mortgagee Richard A. Green. Attorneys. 30150 N Telegraph Rd.. Ste 4444 Bingham Farmi. Ml 48025 (248) 540-7665 THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUFPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by James Alar. Farrah and Ke* Ann Farrah. husband and wile, to Access Mortgage & Financial Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, mort­ gagee, dated May 28. 2004 and recorded June 7,2004 in Instrument Number 1128901. Barry County Records Said mortgage ts now held by FV-1. Inc by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Socty-One Thousand Sa Hundred Sixty-Four and 74/100 Dollars ($61,664.74) mdudmg interest at the rate of 10.05% per annum Under the power of sale con­ tained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wil be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubhc venue at lhe Barry County Courthouse m Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 p.m. on May 26.2005. The premises are located in the Township of Hope. Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 16 of the Village of Cloverdale, according to the recorded plat thereof. Bany County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned m accordance with MCLA $600.3241 a in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date ol the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower In that event, your dam­ ages. rf any. are limited sotety to the return ol the bid amount tendered at sale Dated: April 28. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor FV-1. Inc . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 269.0930 ASAP701326 4/28. 5/5. 5/12.5/19 . Mtm, THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James A. Vanklaveren arid Dianna L. Vanklaveren. husband and wife, to Amenquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated June 28. 2002 and recorded August 16. 2002 in Uber 6190, Page 741. and and re-recorded to cor­ rect the county, on 02/10/05 in instrument number 1141300. Bany County Records. Said mortgage re now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Amenquest Mortgage Secunties. Inc., asset-Backed Pass Through Certificates , series 2003-X4. under the pooling and servicing agreement dated as of November 1.2003 without recourse by assignment dated March 18, 2005 and recorded on March 21. 2005 in Instrument Number 1143OX) . Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mort­ gage the sum ol Ono Hundred Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Five and 53/100 Dollars ($100,475.53) incfudt-g interest at the rate of 8.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained m the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wtM be Ioredoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on May 5. 2005. The premises are located in the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 12. Parker s Lakewood Plat, according to plat thereof as recorded in Uber 3 on Page(s) 34 of Plats. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from •he dale of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower In that event, your damages, rf any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate. Dated: April 7. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Amenquest Mortgage Securities, Inc., asset-Backed Pass Through Certificates, series 2003-X4, under the pooling and servicing agreement dated as of November 1.2003 without recourse . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 214.1788 osmmi THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by ths foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, N any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount tandared at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made-in the conditions of a mortgage made by William Chrysler and Deborah Chrysler. Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s). to Ameriquest Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated October 9. 2002, and recorded on October 21. 2002 in instrument 1089773, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Franklin Credit Management Corporation as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there re claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand Forty-Two And 91/100 Dollars ($166,042.91), including interest at 7.75% per annum Under the power ol sale contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 10O PM. on May 19. 2005 Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as; Lot 1 of Solomon Addition to the Village of Middleville according to the Recorded Plat thereof as Recorded in Uber 4 of Plats on Page 61. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from tne date of such sale Dated : Apnl 21.2005 For more information, please call FC D 248 593 1309 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Franklin Credit Management Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite *043484F02 wwons WILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY Default having been made m the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by David Kuzava. a sin­ gle man. of 118 East Court Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. and Bond Mortgage A Investment Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Mchigan. whose address re 2007 Eastern. SE. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507. dated September 22. 2003, and recorded on September 24. 2003. in Instrument Number 1114083. of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon which there re now claimed to be due tor principal and interest the sum of Thirty Nine Thousand Two Hundred Thirty DoMars and Forty Seven Cents ($39.230 47) and no suit or proceed­ ings at tew having been instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sate contained in the mortgage, and the statute m such case made and provided, on June 2. 2005. at 1 .*00 p.m. the undersigned will sell at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court lor the County of Barry, at pubic venue to the highest bidder lor th* purpose of satisfying the amounts du* Zi<u unpaid said Mortgage, together with legal tees and charges ol the sate, intruding attorney's fees allowed by law. the rremrees in said mortgage located in the City ca Hastings. Barry County and which are descnbeJ ka toSnws: Lot 601 and th/ West 1Z2 of Lot 602 of the City, formerly VtHag/. of Hastings according to the recorded plat (hereof, subject to the party wall agreement recorded February 7, 1951 in Uber 222 of Deeds on Page 211, Barry County Records. Parcel #08-55-201-177-00 which has an address of 118 East Court. Hastings. Michigan 49358 The redemption period shall be (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determmea aban­ doned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 in vhch case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sate. Bond Mortgage & investment Corporation 2007 Eastern. SE Grand Rapids. Ml 49507 Dated; April 22. 2005 Drafted by. William M. Azkoul (P40071) Attorney lor Mortgagee 161 Ottawa Avenue, NW Suite 205-C Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616)458-1315 mmxw Notice Of Mortgage Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. <1 ATTN PURCHASERS: This Mte mey be rescinded by the Iw ectosing mot tgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed sotety to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered et sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Helen Mrfier and Linda Wellman, tenants in common, original mortgagor(s). to Access Mortgage & Financial Corp., a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated January 12. 2004, and recorded on January 21. 2004 in instrument 1121040, in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to LaSalle Bank National Association as Trustee for Securitized Asset Investment Loan Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Senes 2004-4 as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to ne due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Four Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Five And 76/100 Dollars ($74,245.76). includ­ ing interest at 9 25% per annum Urxte. ii»e power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made anj pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wifl be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM. on May 26. 2005 Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: Lot 29. of AW. Phifltp's Addition to the VHtage of Nashville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of plats on Page 18 Parcel 2: Also conveying the South 1/2 of lhe parcel of land described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer ol Lot 28. of A. W Phillips Addition to the Village of Nashville lor a place of beginning; Thence South to the Northwest comer of Lot 29 of said AW. Phillips Addition to the Village of Nashvrfte; thence East 132 feet to the Northeast comer of sate Lot 29. thence North to the Southeast comer ot the afore­ said Lot 28; thence West 132 feet to the place ol beginning Subject to an easement for ingress and egress as recorded in Liber 487 on Page 626. Also conveying an easement for purposes of ingress and egress over the North 1/2 of that parcel of land described as Commencing at the Southwest comer of Lot 28. of A W. Phillips Addition to lhe Village of Nashville for a place of beginning, thence South to the Northwest comer of Lot 29 of said A. W Phillips Addition to the Village of Nashville; thence East 132 feet to the Northeast comer of said Lot 29. thence North to the Southeast comer of the aforesaid Lot 28; thence West 132 feet to lhe place of beginning. Said easement being recorded in Uber 487 on Page 629. Said easement be<ng subject to an easement held by Darrell Clements and Joanne Clements for parking a motor vehicle on the East 28 feet thereof. And Parcel 2 above having a reservation of an easement tor purposes of parking a motor vehicle on the East 28 feet thereof reserved to the owner of Lot 29 ot said A.W. Phillips Addition to the Village of Nashville The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date ot such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the date ol such sate Dated: Apnl 28. 2005 For more information, please caH: FC G 248 593 1310 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For LaSalle Bank National Assoaahon as T’ustee for Securitized Asset Investment Loan Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Senes 2004-4 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #054559F01 �Page 14 - Thursday. Aprt 28. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Exchange Club Young Citizens of month announced for April Craig Gagnon, shown here with teacher Tricia Keitzman, is Young Citizen of the Month for April from Pleasantview Elementary School Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors for April from the Exchange Club of Hastings are (from left) Rebecca Elkins, Josh Gray, Karissa Milleson, Bianca Iberte, John geisler, Keith Anderson and Nathan Ford, shown with assistant Principal Mark Martin. Students at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchangs Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades for April are Jacob Comer and Amanda Cooley, shown with teacher Alice Gergen. Star Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month tor Apnl, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Brooke Endsley and Amanda Curtis, shown with teacher Julie Sevems. The Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizen ot the Month for April, as elected by the Exchange Club of fastings, is Destiny Hall, shown with iacher Dan Benningfield. Central Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for April, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are (from left) Katherine Bums. Michael Kaczmarczyk and John Dupree, shown with teacher Michelle Benningfield. Fisher rules in favor of insurance companies in credit scoring case by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer "~“*stitutc of Michigan and a group -flies, agents and a coalition , Ajirry County court case against the Office of Financial and Insurance SeiMces Commissioner Linda A. Watters. Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher ruled in their favor in a case involving the practice of ‘credit scoring." As reported in the April 7 Hastings Banner, the Insurance Institute filed a lawsuit March 28 in' Bany County Circuit Court to overturn Watters’ ban on the use of credit scoring to provide dis­ counts to policyholders. The UM and the others in the group maintain that Watters overstepped her authority when she filed new rales to prohibit insurance companies from providing lower rates to policyholders with good credit ratings. The commissioner had stated that the practice of setting rates based on credit scores should end because it is “unfair, inaccurate, illegal and affects minorities, younger people with no credit history and the poor most of all." The group filed suit seeking ibe right to stop new administrative rales that provided that proper­ ty and casualty insurers would have to radically alter their existing insurance rating practices and specifically stated that insurance scores could not be used as a rating factor for policies, nor could such a score be used as u basis to refuse or limit coverage. Insurance companies would be ordered to reduce base rates for casualty insurance across the board for new or renewal policies; and that Insurers would have to file certifications that the rate adjustments had been made. Fisher ruled Monday. April 25. that "This case is governed by provisions of the Michigan Insurance Code, and the Defendant Commissioner derives her authority from the Insurance Code, a product of the legislative branch of government The commissioner has no authority to broaden her authority beyond that granted by the Legislature. The Michigan Insurance Code provides that, gen­ erally. insurance rates are set by insurance compa­ nies, not by state government. The Commissioner's authority, as it relates to rates, is limited. "Rates are determined by each insurance com­ pany. but they may not be excessive, inadequate or unfairly discriminatory. A rate is not excessive unless it is unreasonably high for the coverage and the commissioner determines that a reasonable degree of competition docs not exist for that type of insurance. A rate is unfairly discriminatory if differences in rates are not justified by differences in losses or expenses. The commissioner has no authority tn order a reduction in rates without finding them to be NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Bany County Board of Commissioners held April 26, 2005. are available in the County Cleric's Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 800 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org. excessive. The commissioner can­ not make such a finding without finding that *a reasonable degree of competition’ does not exist with regard to the classification, kind, or type of risks to which the rate is applicable." "The commissioner herself issued a report regarding compet­ itiveness and premiums in the insurance industry in Michigan on March 18. 2005. The report states the following on page 9: ‘The commissioner finds... the markets CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE NOMINATING PETITIONS Notice ts hereby given that the nominating petitions are available at the Office of the City Clerk at Hastings City Hal! to- election to the following positions. First W«rd Councilmember: Regular four (4) year term January 1, 2006, through December 31.2009 Second Ward Councilmember: Regular four (4) year term January 1. 2006 through December 31. 2009 Third Ward Coundfmember: t Regular tour (4) year term January 1. 2006. through December 31. 2009 Fourth Ward Councilmember: Regular tour (4) year term for home insurance and private passenger auto insurance in suuidard s^tistifalicrritones through­ out'tKc stale arc reasonably competitive... thcre- fore, Ijte rates charged by private insurers in those markets, if challenged by the commissioner under section 2114(2) could not be found to be excessive under current law. even if they were found to be unreasonably high in relation to covered losses.’ "Insurance scores have been used by many insurance companies in Michigan for the purpose of rating risk of loss. They are based in part on credit data. “Perversely, these rales would actually result ;r. actual premiums paid by many, if not most, insured to increase. Those paying higher premiums would be the lower-risk policyholders, those paying lower premiums would be higher-risk policyhold­ ers. "The defendant disputes the notion that those with better insurance scores present lower insur­ ance risks and lower insurance costs, but the evi­ dence presented establishes a strong correlation between insurance scores and risk of loss and expenses. Affidavits attached to the plaintiffs' complaint establish that the actual experience of plaintiff insurance companies has been that those with higher insurance scores have a lower risk of loss and file fewer claims, resulting in lower expenses for their insurance companies. "The data from Citizens Insurance Company indicates that the loss ratio for those with the low­ est insurance score was 78 percent higher than those with the highest insurance score. Citizens calculated that, if the new rule was implemented, the insurance premiums for 68 percent of its auto policyholders would increase, as would the premi­ ums for 65 percent of its homeowners policyhold­ ers. These increased premiums would in turn sub­ sidize premium reductions for those policyholders who presented a higher risk. "Citizens also estimates that implementation costs for the proposed rale will exceed $500,000. Citizens also states that the rale would be very dis­ ruptive to the entire casualty insurance market in Michigan by ordering rate increases for most poli­ cyholders, causing confusion and dissatisfaction with their current carrier. "The experience of Progressive. Farm Bureau and other plaintiff companies is similar. In addi­ tion. Farm Bureau's study indicates that those with the highest insurance scores file, on average, 40 pcrcent fewer claims than those with the lowest insurance scores. All of the insurance companies state that lhe overall effect of the new rule would be to increase premium costs for low-risk policy­ holders in order to provide lower premium costs for higher-risk policyholders. "Thus, the OFIS rales arc illegal because tlwy ’tempt to rewrite the Insurance Code through administrative rulemaking. The commissioner's authority is limited to effectuating (to bring about) the purposes of the code and executing and enforc­ ing it. The commissioner lacks authority for any of these actions, thus the rale is illegal and its enforcement should be enjoined (prohibited from becoming a rale of law.) "The commissioner clearly lacks any authority to adopt a rale banning the use of insurance scores because the Insurance Code states that no rating plan shall be disapproved if the rates meet these rate standard requirements. "The OFIS rules are also illegal because the prohibition on the use of insurance scores is con­ trary to the Insurance Code. Based on the evidence submitted, there is no question that there is a high correlation between insurance scores and the expected risk and expenses associated with a poli­ cyholder. “Since the new rule bans the use of insurance scores, and since rating plans utilizing insurance scores satisfy the requirements of the Insurance Code and cannot be banned, this rule is illegal and invalid, and its enforcement should be enjoined. “Implementation of the OFIS rales would cause irreparable loss to insurance companies because they would incur the expenditure of millions of dollars in unrecoverable costs and they would cause disruption of the entire casualty insurance market in the State of Michigan." Commissioner Watters issued a statement April 25 on Fisher's decision to enjoin the OFIS.rules rolling back insurance base rates and eliminating credit scoring, saying, "I am disa ppointed that Judge Fisher chose to enjoin the insurance credit scoring rule. This decision will further delay Michigan consumers from receiving fairness in home and auto insurance. I will appeal this deci­ sion to the Michigan Court of Appeals, which I hope will recognize the legality and necessity of reducing base rates and eliminating insurance credit scoring." January 1. 2006. through December 31.2009 Two (2) Members of the Board ot Review: To bll unexpired terms expiring December 31. 2007 Completed petitions must be filed with the City Cleric not later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10,2005. Any registered voter residing within the City of Hastings who is interested m running tor one of the elect­ ed positions should contact the City Cleric at 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan, or by calling 269.945-2468 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Thomas E. Emery City Cleric LEGAL NOTICE Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR TH AT P U R POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinoeo oy me foreclosing mortgagee. m that event, your damegee. If any, shell be limit­ ed solely to the return ofthe bid amount ten­ dered at sele, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Connie Brooks and Michael 0 Brooks, husband and wile, original mortgagor(s), to Old Kent Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 17. 2000, and recorded on February 24, 2000 in instrument 1041415. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Five And 72/100 Dofiara ($83,925 72), including totoreat at 11.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice s hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings al 1:00 PM. on May 5. 2005 Said premises are situated to City at Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as. Lot 635 of the CHy. formerly Village. of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 7. 2005 For more information. please coll: FC X 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File 4042638F02 CITY OF HASTINGS CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES REQUEST FOR BIDS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES REQUEST FOR BIDS HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVING SOUTH DIBBLE STREET SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT SIDEWALK AND CURB AND GUTTER SOUTH DIBBLE STREET SPECIAL lllEIBMENT DISTRICT The City of Hastings is accepting btos for placemen: of the bituminous asphalt base on South Dibble Street from South Street to north plat hne of Southeastern Village «1. Bids shaH be received at the Office of the City Clefk/Treasurer. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. until 1030 a.m. on Monday, January 1. 2006. through December 31. 2009 Member of the Board of Review: Regular four (4) year term Jenny LaJoye, shown here with Principal Michael Sweeney, has txen selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings as Young Citizens of the Month for April at St. Rose School. May 16. 2005. al which time they shall be opened and read aloud at the above address The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to award the bid in a manner which it believes to be in its own best interest, price and other factors considered. Prospective bidders shall be required to provide satisfactory evidence of successful completion of work similar to that contained within the bid package to be considered eligioto to perform this work. Contractors shall be required to pro­ vide proof of insurance in the amounts included in the bid pack­ age. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the sub­ mittal package "Seeled Bld - Hot Mix Asphalt Paving South Dibble Street Special Assessment District.” The City of Hawngs. Michigan, is soherting btos tor sidewMk and curb and gutter for the South Dibble Street Special Assessment District. This work is to be bid on a unit price basis with actual payment based on field measured in-place quanti­ ties The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities tn the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City's best interest, price and other factors considered. Sealed bids shall be received at the Office of the City Cterk/Treasurer. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. until 1030 a.m on Monday. May 16.2005, at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package. "Seeled Bld - Sidewalk and Curb and Gutter, South Dibble Street Spec'ai Auswnsrt District** 08641048 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 28. 2005 - Page 15 Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER 945-9554 Injuries reported in 3-vehicle traffic accident HASTINGS — Officers from the Hastings Police Department responded to a three-vehicle accident ton I amt A (mtdi a North Michigan Avenue near Lincoln Street Monday. April 18. The chain reaction accident occurred when a vehicle driven by a 17-year-old Hastings teen failed to stop in a what is known $110 AMISH LOG BED w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 in law cnforcemeiit as “an assured clear distance." The car ran into the back of a vehicle driven by Amanda Sunior, 18, also from Hastings. Sunior had slowed her vehicle for a motorist making a left hand turn into a private drive. As the result of the first accident, her vehicle was pushed into the back of a vehicle driven by John Miller. 42. from Grand Ledge, who had also stopped for the car turning into the private drive. 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought, never used). Still on AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, Domestic disturbance leads to warrant arrest HOPE TOWNSHIP — A domestic assault was reported April 19 to Central Dispatch 911 by a female victim who escaped to a neighbor’s home on Maplewood Drive. Tne woman told dispatchers that her drunk boyfriend was waving a gun around and making threats toward her. When Bany County Sheriff Deputies Barry Brandt. Bob Fueri and Travis Moore arrived within min­ $500 obo. (269)948-0502 BED: A brand new Queen pillowtop mattress set. Brand new, in plastic, war­ ranty $105. Can deliver. (616)949-2683 utes of the call, they found lhe boyfriend. Brian Eves. 24. was wanted under a warrant for probation and personal protection BED: King pillowtop, order violations from the Springfield Police Department. Bicyclist struck by car at city intersection HASTINGS — Officers responded to a car-bicyclist accident at the interseaion of Michigan and Apple Street April 19. The 4:40 pm accident occurred when a vehicle being driven by Analessc Cross. 25. from Hastings, had stopped for a red light on Apple Street. As she made a right hand turn to proceed to the north on Michigan Avenue, her vehicle struck a 16-year-old new, in original package, warran­ ty. Can deliver $189. (616)949-2683 BED: NASA DEVELOPED MEMORY foam mattress set Brand new with warran­ ty, must sell $400. Call (616)949-6525. Can deliver. unknown. Girlfriend may be charged in domestic assault HASTINGS — Officers responded to a domestic assault complaint in the 500 block of East Green Street April 21. The 10:10 pm complaint was called in by a 24-year-old male viaim after he was assaulted by his 22-year-oid girlfriend. The couple who reside together in Hastings had been in an argument over personal matters when the assault occurred. The case will be turned over to the Barry County Prosecutors office for review and disposition. JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP — Central Dispatch 911 received a call about a white Hummer being driven north on M-37 or Banfield Road by an intoxicated driver. The driver and his passenger were refused alcohol at Bedford Steak House due to being visibly intoxicated. The Hummer was found by Michigan State Police Hastings Post troopers with two men inside it. No names were released. Quadrunner stolen from garage in Middleville MIDDLEVILLE — Two quadrunner motorcycles were reported stolen out of a garage on Grand Rapids Street April 25 when the homeowner found the door open and back window broken out. Anyone with information on the quadrunners is asked to call Deputy Chris Yonkers of the Barry County Sheriff Department at (269) 948-4805. ‘Grow lights’ stolen from inside greenhouse BARRY TOWNSHIP - A burglary was reported to Central Dispatch 911 from a greenhouse on Pleasant Lake Road. The suspea(s) cut the plastic covering of the greenhouse to make entry and stole two “grow lights" from inside. Anyone with information is asked to call the Michigan Stele Police Hastings post at (269) 948-8283. OFRCE SPACE AVAILA­ BLE: 607 N. Broadway, Hastings. 450 to 1800 sq. ft. Rent all or part. Call Cindi at (269)945-3495. 2001 CADILLAC SLS: silver exterior, gray leather interi­ or, power windows, power locks, heated seats (front A back), CD/tape player, Bose stereo system, Onstar sys­ tem. Excellent condition in­ side A out regular mainte­ nance. Only 56,000 miles. You don't want to miss this rare deal. Asking $18,750 obo. Call (269)948-0502. automatic, 4 door, air, well maintained, 57,000 miles, 1 owner, $5,700. Call (269)945­ never used, sacrifice $355. Can deliver, (616)949-6525 9340.__________________________ BEDROOM SET: New 6 piece. Complete set with Sleigh bed! Must sell $600. Cavalier LS Sport, all the ex­ tras, 29,000 miles, must sell! $8,700, phone (269)623-5009. FOR SALE: 2003 Can deliver (616)949-6525 liiixiih u SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ lx < ill / ATTENTION HOME OWNERS * FIRST TIME BUYERS! Need extra cash? Wanting to do some spring home improvements? We can help! Good credit Bad credit Self Employed - We say Yes to all these. Call Christina Bishop at Security Mortgage, (269)795-2304 fice or (269)838-9782 cell. of­ KALKASKA COUNTY: 5.07 wooded acres 5 miles south­ east of Torch Lake. Drive­ way and cleared site. County maintained blacktop road, underground electric & tele­ phone, natural gas. $39,900, $1,000 down, $450 month, 11% land contract. www.northemlandco.com. Northern Land Company, 1­ nh , ATTENTION Wanting to do some spring home improvements? We can help! Good credit Bad credit. Self Employed - We say Yes to all these. Call Christina Bishop at Security Mortgage, (269)795-2304 fice or (269)838-9782 cell. of­ DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. NEED A DECK built or a privacy fence or a chain link fence in stalled? Call for esti­ mates, (269)945-9340. STUMP BUSTERS You guessed it we grind stumps. Call Hometown Tree Service (269)721-TREE. TIDY HOME CLEANING Service. Home A Office HELP WANTED: Busy pharmacy needing experi­ enced retail pharmacy tech, time. In business for 20 years serving southeast Kent A all • Arnie Jahnke. 28. of Delton, was sentenced to an additional • Jermiah Wonnacott, 22, of Middleville, was sentenced to two years probation, one day in jail with credit for one day served, and fines and court costs totaling $1,100 for one count of The three include one count each of failure to report to proba­ tion. failure to make payments on court assessments, and failure to attend court ordered substance abuse treatment. She originally was charged with possession of less then 25 grams of the controlled substance cocaine from her arrest in July violating the sex offender registration act by failing to register a change of address. This felony charge is from January in Yankee Springs and has a maximum penalty of four years in prison and/or $2,000 in fines. 2003 in Barry Township. The original felony charge has a max­ imum penalty of four years in prison and/or $25,000 in fines. • Joseph Hermenitt, 23. of Hastings, was sentenced to two years probation. 90 days in jail with credit for one day served, months and 21 days served for one count of violating his proba­ tion by failing to report to the probation office on Nov. 9, Dec. restitution in the amount of $60. and court costs and fines total­ 14 or thereafter. The balance of his jail sentence will be sus­ ing $620 for one count of larceny in a building. pended. He was originally charged with possession of the con­ The balance of his jail sentence will be suspended upon pay­ trolled substance mrthamphetimine in June 2003 in Castleton Township, a felony with the maximum penalty of 10 years in ment of court assessments. This felony charge is from February in Hastings and has a OWNER OPERATORS $500 To new flatbed 0/0's. We offer FREEDOM. No SatComm, No Force Dis­ patch. Pay 2x week, 100% fuel surcharge, local termi­ nals. We are 100% O/O. Call today 800-366-6361, CDL-A 6 mos. Exp. www.crstmalone.com • Jason Dexter, 24. of Hastings, was sentenced to a continua­ tion of his probation and six months in jail with credit for four prison and/or $15,000 in fines. maximum penalty of four years in prison and/or $5,000 in fines. of Barry County. All work­ ers bonded. Call (269)948­ 8508 or (269)945-9448. WOULD YOU LIKE to pay a lower rate for cleaning services? Check out the pri­ ces with RAG cleaning team! We clean residential and commercial properties. RAG is insured and has 20 years experience. RAG also offers senior citizen discounts. For more information (616)374-0701. call YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you /<>/»> Want'd buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from WOULD YOU LIKE to pay a lower rate for cleaning services? Check out the pri­ ces with RAG cleaning team! business cards and brochures We clean residential and commercial properties. RAG is insured and has 20 years to newspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. experience. RAG also offers senior citizen discounts. For more information (616)374-0701. call HASTINGS 4 HONDA XR 600R: New parts, runs great, $1,500 OBO. (269)650-5678 Read The BANNER! GARAGE SALE: YMCA Camp Algonquin, Friday, May 6th, 4pm-7pm A Satur­ May 7th, 9am-4pm. Iroquois Trail, Hast­ ings. \l,•bil. II.;,,. SALE: 1999 Redman doublewide, 4bd„ C.A.C. (269)795-2297 FOR $100 PILLOWTOP QUEEN mattress set (in plastic). BranJ new, never used! King $150. (517)719-8062 ',195 WOOD FOUR POST BED (new) with king pillow­ top mattress se‘. Cost $1,000. (517)2044)600 RAYNER In loving memory of Vonda J. Rayner our wife, mother, grandmother and year ago May 1,2004. We knew the day was near, God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you. You did not go alone. For part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories. Your love is still our guide. And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is brqken, and nothing seems the same. cleaning for all your needs. Weekly, semi-monthly, weekends. Send resume to: 3795 South M-43 Hwy, Hastings, Mi. 49058 ioral therapy while in jail for three counts of probation violation. GARAGE SALE: 1068 Cher­ ry Lane, right off Bonfield Rd. Small restaurant equip­ ment Friday 29th, 9am5pm., Saturday 30th. ? HOME OWNERS 4c FIRST TIME BUYERS! Need extra cash? 800-968-3118. part-time approximately 20 nours per week, nights & days served, substance abuse counseling, and cognitive behav­ N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. Chevy monthly or that special one one year on probation and nine months in jail with credit for 52 in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 day, 2055 I HhHHali\i BEDROOM SET: Head­ board, rails, dresser and nigl^stand. All brand new, tress set $175. (517)719-8062 Two drunken men located in a Hummer I ar l\' ill 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs FOR SALE: 2001 Kia Sephia, bicyclist who had entered into the cross walk. The driver said she did not see the youth enter the cross walk as she made the turn. The youth, who is also from Hastings, was taken to Pennock Hospital by Lansing Mercy Ambulance, but his condition was perience offering garden tilling, grass cutting, trim­ ming, spring A fall cleanup and small landscaping. (269)623-2518 roll. 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SmartLsase is a registered service mark ot lhe General Motors Acceptance Corporation Chevrolet is a registered trademark ot the GM Corp. 02005 GM Corp Buckle up. America 11 -800-950-2438 cr chevy.com „ �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 28. 2005 - Page 17 Tim Rosenberg re-sentenced by Heather A. Reed inal behavior proven by a preponderance of that the defendant, who was convicted of an TIME TO TIME, continued from page 9 than one occasion for assault and other viola­ tions. Presumably be was guilty of other infractions of the law which never made it into court. Staff Writer the evidence which resulted in acquittals. offense for which the legislature has provided However, because David, brother of John, Bany County Circuit Court Judge James This defendant was acquitted by juries of for the possibility of a life sentence, is an is the direct ancestor of the Barry County Allen CSC (criminal sexual conduct) third (degree) assaultive, dangerous person who utilizes Endsleys, this lineage will be our focus from Rosenberg to prison for cocaine and habitual 1997 and CSC first (degree) and delivery of drugs as part of a pattern of threatening, offender charges. Fisher re-sentenced has Timmy here on. cocaine to a minor in 2000.1 presided at both intimidating and predatory behavior toward Fisher re-sentenced Rosenberg last Friday trials and have concluded that this criminal others (particularly young women). As such, Jefferson County. Ohio, in the early 1800s. In to a minimum of 92 months (seven years and behavior was proven by a preponderance of the guideline maximum of 46 months does 1809, he and his wife, Margaret, sold 60 acres eight months) to a maximum of 240 months the evidence. There are numerous other not adequately address protection of the pub­ to a Waltei McClintock, and in 1812 sold land (20 years ) months with credit for having examples of the defendant's criminal behavior lic and deterrence of other like-minded indi­ to James E«idsley. probably his brother. served two years, ten months, nine days so far which were referenced in the prosecutor's viduals.” David was bom in 1771 and came to By 1820. David and Margaret were living in prison for one count of delivery of less than sentencing brief and for which there is a pre­ As reported in the Hastings Banner on Feb. in Fairfield County (Lancaster is the county 50 grams of the controlled substance cocaine ponderance of evidence that the defendant 3. the Michigan Court of Appeals had upheld seat) and had sold more land to James, prob­ with a fourth conviction habitual offender committed the acts in question. I relied pri­ the conviction of Rosenberg for this charge in ably notice attached. marily on the evidence I heard at the 1997 and 2002 before Fisher. Though the Court of Jefferson County. They had five sons and the remainder of their holdings in Appeals upheld the conviction, the three- three daughters bom between 1805 and 1820, “3. The guidelines also assign no points for judge pane) did remand the matter back to in Jefferson County. David died before 1830, Fisher had imposed a harsher sentence ear­ pending high severitj behavior. The defen­ Barry County Circuit Court for re-sentencing as his wife was listed as “head of house” on lier and Rosenbberg and his attorneys appeal, dant has another CSC first degree charge in accordance with their 10-page opinion, the census that year. claiming sentencing guidelines had been awaiting trial. stating "We agree that the guidelines do not The court also upheld the original sentenc­ ing of court fines and costs totaling $25,620. 2000 rape trials. entitled adequately reflect this particular defendant's ‘Continuing Pattern of Criminal Behavior.’ I history and that a more properly proportionate scored no points under this variable because I sentence may be had by deviating upwards “4. exceeded. In the two-page Sentencing Information Report Departure Evaluation. Fisher wrote: Variable Offense 13 is "The following aspects of this case led me determined that the offense (delivery of beyond the recommended minimum sentence to impose a sentence outside the recommend­ cocaine) was not "part of a pattern of felo­ range. However, we do not believe that the ed range. My reasons for departing are stated nious criminal activity" involving three or factors considered were sufficiently substan­ in detail on the record, and they include the more crimes against a person or a combina­ tial and compelling to justify the extent of the following: tion of three or more felonies against a person trial's court departure." Rosenberg was found not guilty in three “1. The guidelines only score a maximum or property. Here, this defendant has clearly of seven prior misdemeanors. This defendant established a pattern of criminal activity separate trials on charges of sexual assault tri­ had 17 prior misdemeanors countable under involving numerous incidents of assaultive als by juries in 1996 and 2000. and again by the guidelines and an additional 14 misde­ behavior. another jury shortly after his cocaine delivery meanors which arc not countable. Eight of the “A strong argument was made for scoring conviction. Jemima was the fifth child of James and Chilcotte on May 18. 1831. There are several Deborah Endsley. She was bom in October of spellings given for his wife's family name, 1840 near Bellefontaine. Ohio, and nick­ including Chilcoat James and Deborah’s first named "Mima.” four children were bom in Fairfield County. In 1859, she married William Ream in By 1840 the family had moved to a farm in Sandusky County, Ohio, near Green Springs, Logan County near Bellefontaine. and it was here that thetr first four children Six more children were bom while they 25 points, but 25 points was not scored The prosecutor's office had anticipated crimes: six A A B (assault and battery), one because the nexus between cocaine delivery asking the court at the re-sentencing hearing aggravated assault, one attempted R & 0 and the other felonies was not provided, and (resisting and obstructing a police officer). none of the misdemeanors were counted. If This defendant would have scored Class F the object of this variable is to measure the 30 years on the high end. with the maximum were bom. were in l^ogan County, but their 11th and last William served some time with the Union was probably bom after they moved to Green Army, but by 1870 was farming in Baltimore Springs, near Fremont, Ohio. Township, Barry County. it appears that James and Deborah spent They had eight children, Jamr*. Margaret. Ida, William. Ada Eve, Minnie May, Sarah their remaining years in that area. Five of their children chose to venture north to Barry County. James (4) was proba­ countable misdemeanors arc for assaultive (from left) Nettie and Elsie Endsley David's son. James (3). married Deborah and Vinnie Bell. WilJiam died in 1920, and Jemima went to bly the first one to arrive. He was bom in live with her daughter. Pearl Ellsworth, in Logan County. Ohio, in 1847, the seventh Toledo, Ohio. «vnere atre died in 1921. She for a term of imprisonment of somewhere child in the family, and James K. Polk and between 10 and 12 years on the low-end and Endsley after the president. Cemetery. Hastings. Williar.i are in buried Riverside When James (4) was 18 he enlisted in Co. George Richard Endsley was another of under prior record variables if any considera­ danger of a given defendant to the communi­ fines allowable. The imposition of fines and B. 198th Regiment, Ohio Infantry, for one James and Deborah Endsley \ children, who tion was given to the added 10, countable ty because of their continuing pattern of costs will still require Rosenberg to remain year. misdemeanors. However, the guidelines give assaultive behavior toward others, it fails mis­ under parole supervision for the length of returned to Green Springs badly crippled and Fairfield County, Ohio, in 1832, tis oldest of with a rheumatic condition which plagued 11 children. In 1856, he married Elizabeth Jane Whitehill in Logan County. Elizabeth no weight to this on the high end of the rec­ erably as applied to this defendant, who has ommended range (i.c.. 46 months is the max­ committed numerous such offenses over his before imum minimum for cither Class E or F). entire adult life (since 1983). Corrections. “2. The guidelines score no points for crim­ time he takes to pay the fines and costs in full release from the Department of He served only a few months, and him the rest of his life. James married Frances Amanda Heberiing “5. All of the foregoing led me to conclude on Christmas Day, 1867. and they moved to Alden asked. "Is there any intermittent fil­ "There is value in incremental improvement Staff Writer tering between where you arc catching it and in groundwater. That is why you are hearing A new town hall for Orangeville is moving dumping it?" Batts’ answer was there was not. so much hand-wringing over it." closer to reality, but not as fast as its support­ Alden continued. "It’s a flat surface. It is by Fran Faverman ers would like. Bany County Planning and Zoning com­ fSK missioners approved a special use peftflh the site on Lindsay Road, but tabled the site plan. Supervisor Tom Rook. Chuck Norris, chair of the ad hoc committee, and Mark Four years later they moved to Fremont. indicate that they bought 10 acres of land in ed, and in 1885 George enlisted in Co. E, Section 14, Baltimore Township, on Feb. 12, 186th 1872, for $200. After clearing the land they Nashville. Tenn. sold it to the United Brethren Church in late Regiment, George Ohio at Volunteers, was discharged honorably aftei summer for $350. netting a sizable profit seven months of service. He had sufferer) They also owned a 40-acre parcel nearby. from sunstroke while in service, and this led James and Frances had 10 children. in later years to heart and kidney problems. About M'nnie, the first, died of typhoid fever at age 1872 George and Elizabeth xild 13. Their other children lived to adulthood their farm near Green Springs and brought and were married. They were Charles Elmer. their four children to Castleton Township, Elsie B.. Nettie, Jennie Dell, Jay G., Bert E, Barry County, where George took up fanning Otto Burr, Louie J. and Ethel F. less than ten miles from his biother James, By 1890, the family had moved to Otsego who had come to Bany County three years in Allegan County. In 1982 their home at 453 earlier. Three sisters and their husbands had comes Commissioner Orleans St. was still standing. Signs of James’ preceded George here: Jemima, married to lot." Batts replied. "No piping system planted Chuck Nieves agreed. : SMfcgh also asketfBatts about phytomelio- work there can still be seen by looking at his William Ream; Margaret, wife of Solomon marks on the sidewalks that he built in Heberiing; and Elizabeth and U.J. Rieke I. groundwater. ration., a technique using certain plants Jo for the parking lot." "Any estimates of water flow? An eight or nine-inch rain?" asked Alden. "It was designed to a 25-year rainfall, to break ground in May and have the building which is four and a half inches, and another ready in the fall. foot. The pond designing does account for "We’ve got the money. I sign for the loan from was not quite 16. Ohio, where otners of his family had migrat­ County around 784 feet above (sea level) across the whole Paradowski, committee member, had hoped May first," said Rook. He reminded everyone that drinking water vas bom in 1869. Land records Barry New Orangeville Township Hall’s construction date moves to June came to Barry County. He The five children bom to George and Otsego. remove pollutants and bioswales, also known as rain gardehs. He stressed. "We are asking around in his later years, possibly because of you to look at them." the rheumatism he acquired during the war. Sherman and Elizabeth May. After arriving in He drank considerably, and some of the fam­ Castleton Township Flora Alisa. Minnie ily members considered him an alcoholic. Arbella. Lillian Clementine. James Edward Nieves asked about trees. Paradowski said that there were trees at the back of the site. James became a difficult person to be Elizabeth in Ohio were Silas Marion. Mary Melissa. David (who died in infancy). George Alden returned to groundwater. "This com­ He and his wife, Frances, split up in their Callton had difficulty with the design of the mission has to start standing up for our old age, and lived separately with their vari­ By 1875, George was a landowner, having paving the unpaved areas." and Fred Richard were rdded to the family. Assuming that tl»c site plan can be given pond. He said that he wants a more natural groundwater. A township government has to ous children. While James was living with acquired 40 acres on east State Road across final approval it the May 25 Planning and look. Morgan felt the pond or ditch posed a stand for a good steward." son. Charles, his son told him to “clean up his from Cogswell Road, and over the years Zoning Commission meeting, construction safety issue for children. act” or they would have to put him in the Old bought and sold several pieces of land. now has been pushed into June at the earliest. Paradowski expressed his concerns, say­ The aesthetics of the parking lot also drew Paradowski said, "The water is going to be gone, it is very permeable." comment, particularly the absence of garden In his later years George received a war Soldiers’ Home. pockets and parking islands. Batts observed And in fact he was placed in the Old pension, and after his death Elizabeth was granted a widow's pension. Barry County that curbing would be needed, requiring pip­ Soldiers’ Home in Grand 'Aapids, where he it’s the building season. We re already getting Planning and Development, pointed out that ing systems to drain water. "While a good spent his last days; and where he died July 11, notices of price increases." (a reference to the most of the issues being raised were site plan idea and an element that needs to be consid­ 1916. His wife, Frarites, had died two years 1902. company he works for. which sells building questions. The hall will occupy less than four ered. at this juncture we need to consider earlier. lived with a son in Hastings, where she died supplies). acres of the 46-acre site. The special use costs." he said. ing. "Prices of materials arc going up because Various community activities planned for a Jim McManus, director, would be only for the hall. He suggested that James and Frances are buried together in Alden asked. "Could we say no to paving?" the Riverside Cemetery. Kalamazoo, beside several of their children and their spouses. May ground-breaking will be put on hold as a a motion to grant the SUP would be appropri­ After checking the ordinance, McManus result. ate. and the remaining issues could be taken said that it didn’t have to be paved. "You can Descendants of James and Frances can be up in the site plan review. make exceptions." he said and noted that the found living today in Kalamazoo, Lansing, Todd Batts. Driesenga Associates. Kalamazoo, explained the site plan to the Commissioner Tony Crosariol moved that Alden moved to table the site plan requir­ the SUP be approved. Alden supported the commission. The 7.600-square-foot building will be located on a 46-acre site on Lindsay Road that is owned by the township. All municipal Saginaw, Troy, Tulsa, Mississippi, and even Commission has done so in the past. motion, and approval on a roll call vote was ing more information on handling water and unanimous. contaminants and a lighting plan. The motion Returning to the site plan issues. offices and an assembly room for community Commissioner Bill Stough was very interest­ use will be located on the main floor; 4.500 ed in improving ground water. in Puerto Rico; but apparently not in Bany will house the mechanical systems and a par­ tial basement will be used for general storage. Water will be provided through an on-site well; a septic system will be used to handle wastewater. Batts said the Allegan County Road 1906. Both are buried in Riverside Cemetery, Hastings. . It is probable that George and Elizabeth are the ancestors of all people named Endsley now living in Barry County. The stories of their children will follow in the next generation. to table carried unanimously. trtLOO arr cartm niBaiBnBa He said. Bill Seif Chevrolet Buick OF HASTINGS p-z— in Following this his wife, Elizabeth, County. square feet will be devoted to the assembly hall, kitchen and bathrooms. 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Maple Valley For the Maple Valley School District regular school election May 3. volets will determine the fate of three candidates vying for two. two-yea trustee scats on the Maple Valley School Board and a 1.25-mill property tax increase proposed by the Eaton County Intermediate School District (EISD) to fund special education programs for five years. Voters in the Charlotte. Eaton Rapids, Grand Ledge and Potterville school dis­ tricts, as well as Maple Valley, will deter­ mine whether or not the proposed millage increase will be put into effect. The state and federal government requires that all public school districts and ISDs provide special programs for students with mental, physical and emo­ tional disabilities and new mandates have increased the cost of special education programs. In the EISD, only 48% of those costs are covered by state and federal funding which means that money must be diverted from the general education pro­ gram to pay for the increased costs of special education programs. The EISD has reported that during the 2003-2004 fiscal year $5.8 million was transferred from general education budg­ ets to cover unfunded special education costs. If passed the proposed millage would provide $2.8 million per year in direct funding for special education pro­ grams. The EISD estimates that the mill­ age would raise $289,485 a year for spe­ cial education programs in the Maple Valley School District. The proposed millage increase would cost a homeown­ er $62.50 per year for each $100,000 in market value or approximately $5.20 per month. In the race for the two trustee seats, incumbent Allison Avery has had the longest tenure on the Maple Valley School Board. "I am finishing my ninth year. When I started I was appointed to finish the last year of someone else’s term. Then I ran for the seat and was elected and ran for a second time and was elected again,” said Avery, who is a teacher in the Lakewood School District. “This is my way to be involved and help our community and schools." she added. “I think I have a unique perspec­ tive because not many people teach in Sharon Boyle one school district then serve on the school board in the district where their kids go to school. I think it gives me advantage, although it sometimes makes making decisions a little harder, because I can see things from the viewpoint of a parent, an educator and a board member." Dwindling state funds is the biggest issue currently facing Maple Valley Schools, according to Avery. “The financial issue is so large; its a huge '‘riving force in a lot of the deci­ sions we make," said Avery. “It seems harsh but we've had to decide whether to cut programs or outsource some jobs, because so much money is being taken away from the schools. Nobody wants things taken away but the financial sup­ port from the state is decreasing. As a board we're trying to do what we can to keep from having to cut programs for stu­ dents in our district." Avery said she has enjoyed her tenure with the board and looks forward to another term. “What I have loved about working with this board for nine years is that nobody has an agenda. They are all there for the kids; they are there to help,” she said. Local businessman Wayne Curtis, an incumbent who lias been on the board for eight years, said he is running for re-elec­ tion because he wants to help ensure the continued quality of education in Maple Valley. “I still have kids in school in Maple Valley, elementary, junior and senior high school, so I guess you could say 1 have a vested interest in seeing the education in Andrew Stonebumer Maple Valley stays the same all the way through.' he said. Curtis agrees that the states financial situation is the toughest issue facing Maple Valley at this time. "Wc have to make certain that we keep our finances in order and can provide the best education possible for our kids" he said. “We want to stay financially solvent ami not have to make cuts in programing like a lot of schools around the state are doing. “I don't see the economy changing much, but we have a great school system here in Maple Valley so we want to be careful with the way we handle money. We want to get the most ‘bang for our buck.'" he said. Challenger Barb Byington has never served on the school board, but has driv­ en bus for the Maple Valley School District for more than ten years. She said she would like to serve on the school board because she interested in ensuring that there are programs that would benefit underprivileged students. “I know there mus. be programs out there for kids who don't do well on the SAT tests, have 4.0 and have grants to go to college. Programs and classes that would help the underprivileged kids, like welding, auto mechanics and computers, high school might be the only training they get. Some of these kids have had their lives turned upside down and we need a helping hand." she said adding that the schools also need to return to a focus on “the basics" reading, writing, arith­ metic and penmanship. Lakewood In the Lakewood School District four candidates are seeking two open seats on the Board of Education in the Tuesday, May 3. school election. The four include incumbent Bob Hyvarinen and newcomers Gary Taylor, Mark Woodman and David Lind. Barry. Kent and Ionia County citizens will vote at their township hall. Eaton County citi­ zens will vote at Sunfield School. Bob Hyvarinen is seeking his second four-year term, having first been elected to the school board in June 2001. He is a graduate of Brimley High School in the Upper Peninsula. He is a skilled trades journeyman with an indus­ trial management degree from Lansing Community College and a bachelor's degree in management of human resources from Spring Arbor College. He has more than 25 years’ experience as a skilled trades manager with General Motors, Lansing. He has served 14 years on the Sunfield Township Board and has been a past commander of VFW Post 6132 Lansing. He served in Vietnam in the U.S. Army. He is a member of Sunfield United Brethren Church. Hyvarinen is married to Jeanne. They have six children all of whom attended Lakewood Public Schools. They have two grandchildren who will be attending Lakewood Schools this fall. He has coached and worked with sev­ eral youth programs while his children were growing up, including church. Little League, and 4-H. "Lakewood schools still provides a quality education to students, and there are many success stories of graduates from our school. Lakewood School Board, administration and staff tend to be conservative, which is a reflection of the makeup of the community. The values taught and included in school policy go beyond the state requirements. "Lakewood schools have a dedicated staff from administration, to teaching, to all areas of support staff. My role as a school board member is to address policy issues and support the various depart­ ments. In spite of all the required cuts, we have had to endure for a number of rea­ sons, Lakewood schools are still finan­ cially sound. We need to continue to look at ways to improve what we have to offer, with what we have to work with. With so many districts in trouble, the State of Michigan is finally increasing funds to schools, after three years with no increase and pulling back of promised funds mid­ Mark Paradowski year. "The Lakewood Alternative Education Program is an excellent program that meets the needs of some of our students. They have an individualized curriculum that has stringent requirements. Most of the LEAP funding, is by special funds that would not be available to us otberwise, plus the FTE money. "I love seeing our children succeed in all areas of education, from academic to team building and character building. My goal as a board member is to provide the best environment for education through staffing, curriculum and facilities." Gary Taylor of Clarksville has a wide variety of experience and community service. “I've enjoyed being a part of the Lakewood community and if the voters see fit. I would be willing to spend the time and energy necessary to make this school district one of the best in the state, at preparing future generations for aca­ demic success. I believe the education my children received through Lakewood schools is top notch and I would feel hon­ ored to serve in this capacity." Taylor is a 1975 graduate of Escanaba High School and received a bachelor of general studies (business and psychology emphasis) degree from the University of Michigan in 1978. Upon graduation he returned to Escanaba as a special agent for the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. From 1983 to 1986 he was elected to the Delta County Board of Commissioners. At this time he served on the boards of the Pinecrest Medical Care Facility, the Emergency Preparedness Committee, the Overall Economic Development Authority, spe­ cial liaison to the Delta County Road Commission, and a five-year member of the Fitzharris Alternative High School Board. In 1985. Taylor was recruited by the National Association of Counties/United States Conference of Mayors deferred compensation program as the area direc­ tor of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. His territory was expanded in the next couple years to include the northern half of the Lower Peninsula which led to his moving into the Mt Pleasant area in 1988. While in Mt. Pleasant, he attended Central Michigan University and graduat­ ed in 1993 with a, master’s degree in administration. As a class assignment, he founded and was director of the Isabella Community Soup Kitchen, which even today exists serving lunch to 100 people a day six days a week. Taylor answered a call to the ministry and attended Asbury Theological Seminary, where he received a master of divinity degree. In 1997. he was hired as youth pastor for Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church in Charlotte. Mich. In 2001. be accepted the senior pastor posi­ tion at Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church located on M-50. eight miles west of Lake Odessa. Since moving to the area. Taylor has done substitute teaching at Lakewood High School, was the boys JV golf coach, and is an assistant coach in the boys' and girls' tennis program. Taylor began volunteering at Pregnancy Services of Ionia County in 2002 and has received training as an "adoption specialist." Through this con­ nection, began the baby pantry located at Pleasant Valley Church. Taylor also has been involved locally in the Lakewood Ministerial Association, where he cur­ rently is the vice chair. He is active in the Lansing Emmaus Community, where he has served as a spiritual director for several weekend walks. Taylor has been married to his wife. Margaret, for almost 26 years. She works with Eaton Intermediate School District in the vocational education program located at Lansing Community College. He has four children. David Lind and his three adult children graduated from Lakewood schools. He has lived in the school district all his life and currently lives in the Clarksville area. Scott Hodges “I am more concerned now about the edu­ cation of our children and the impact it has on the long term future of our country than at any other time in my career. Therefore, I decided to become a candi­ date for the Lakewood School Board with the following objectives in mind: To ensure the education of our students is always the top priority on the Lakewood school agenda; to establish loc»! commu­ nity schools as an asset to the Lakewood district and the key to our educational success; to ensure the financial health of the district; '.o establish a plan to retain and gain new students to Lakewood; to build truri and confidence between the citizens of Lakewood and the board; to work for change in our educational sys­ tem which will better prepare our stu­ dents after graduation for a world in the age of technology... Change is coming to us whether we arc ready or not." He said community schools should be an anchor and an asset to the villages. “They should be a magnet that draws people to the village, providing a finan­ cial background. Lind's work experience includes over 30 years of diversified experience in the financial services industry. He has man­ aged several businesses and has expertise in financial accountability, cost contain­ ment and performance improverrent of existing businesses, operations/systems management, product research and devel­ opment. business mergers and acquisi­ tions and strategic planning for new and existing businesses. His experience includes responsibility of a major retail banking operation of 2,400 employees. He negotiated vendor contracts including large computer sys­ tems hardware and software, facility management, telecommunications sys­ tems. and management of out-sourced third-party service vendors as well as the chief operations officer of the largest regional electronic funds network in the Midwest. For the past several years he has operated his own business. Lind is a 1966 Lakewood graduate and he attended Davenport University and the University of Michigan Graduate School of Business Administration, where he received a diploma in banking and finan­ cial services executive program. He has been on the board of directors of several banking entities, lhe West Michigan Park Association and is a past member of the Clarksville Lions. Lind said be wants to open lines of communication with school staff and the communities. “The board needs to take accountability and responsibility.,.1 look at problems as opportunities. 'Can't be done' is not in my vocabulary." Mark Woodman hap lived in the Sunfield area for 25 years with his wife, Shari, and two sons, Mark Andrew and Lane. Woodman has owned and operated Mark Woodman Plumbing and Heating in Sunfield for 20 years. The company now has 30 employees from the surrounding area. Woodman graduated from Portland Public Schools and has attended Michigan State University and Lansing Community College. Shari and Mark Andrew have both graduated from Lakewood, and Lane is currently a junior at Lakewood High. "I recognize the need Lakewood Public­ Schools have for dedicated leaders at this crucial time and feel I have much to offer the school system. I am very committed to keeping the local elementary schools open and would like to help mend lost trust and build relationships between the community and the school district." He is concerned about making sure Lakewood students know how to use tlie ever changing technology. “I'm excited about tbc future." He said he is excited about being on the school board and sees it as a challenge and great opportunity. “We need to regain the trust of the communities." The polls will be open next Tuesday from 7 am. to 8 p.m. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, April 28. 2005 - Page IS Education, grocery winners part of COA open house contest As part ol ''Information for Living” Week, the Barry County Commission on Aging hosted an open house featuring 'Funeral Preplanning' and 'End ot Life' decisions. David Wren of Funeral Home was among the speakers. Nancy Campbell of Barry Community Hospice was on hand with information about Hospice. Gives rial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. Charity Golf Classic begins hunt for non-profit partners These six people are the lucky winners of gift cards to Felpausch, provided by David Wren ol Wren Funeral Home when he participated in the COA's “Information for Living Week. The winners are (from left) Joann Seeber (SIX). Cara Lee Pyne ($25), Evelyn Backe ($25), Fran Morgan ($25). Virginia Brill ($50) and Jeanette Watkins ($25). Central El kids ‘Rock and Read' The celebration culminating Central Elementary School s 'March is Reading Month' activities was a rock 'n roll concert in the school's auditorium. Playing familiar oldies for students al Central Elementary were band members Jim Panos. Principal John Johnston, Gene Greenfield and Doug Acker, The concert celebrated "March is Reading Month.' The MainStreet Savings Bank Charity Golf Classic, to be held July 9 at Hastings Country Club is announcing that Request for Proposals are now open to all 501 -(c) (3) non-profits who provide programs and projects to the Hastings Area. All Proposals are due to the Barry Community Foundation office by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 12. 2X5. The 2004 Charity Golf Classic raised a total of $17,654.42 that was split between the top four charities who submitted for last year's consideration. Coming in with the most votes. Green Gables Haven received $8,80etr'«»»<. Maple Valley Community Center of Hope was awarded S4.4X, while the Barry-Eaton District Health Clinic enjoyed $2650. Big Brothers/Big Sisters. A Caring Community for Barry County was the recipient of $1,765 to support their men­ toring program for the youth of Bany County who request a big brother or big sister. The goal is to raise at least $20,0X for local chantable projects in 2X5. The selection panel, comprised of the Hastings Country Club Board of Directors, the committee for this Charity Golf Outing and two representatives of the Platinum Sponsor (MainStreet Savings Bank) will select the top 4-10 proposals for binding which will then be publicized as the “Charities". Interested non-profit organizations may reques. a Proposal for submission to the either Bonnie Ballinger (269-945­ 0526 or bonnie@banycf.org) or Janie Bergeron (269-721-4291). After review of all of the submissions the committee, along with members of the Board of Directors, will choose the top 4-10 charities who successfully demonstrated why they are vital to the Hastings Area, Submissions may include program, project (including capital cam­ paigns) and/or administrative costs. The selected charities are required to have a booth on display during the out­ ing. complete with a voting box. Selected charities will also be asked to recruit golf teams, provide day of event volunteers od obtain four golf hole sponsors. The registered golfers will receive 4 ballots in their goodie bags that they can use to vote for their favorite charity, knowing that they can use all four votes for one chari­ ty, or split their votes in any way they wish. Charities will be rewarded with 50-per- cent of proceeds to the lead charity, 25 to the second, 15 to the third, and 10 to the fourth during the dinner party following the tournament. The event is open to 72 four-man teams at $50 per person, who will have the opportunity to participate in a shotgun start tournament, complete with a Sld.rs Game at the golfers choice, along with chances to win at individual hole com|>etitions, sug as long drive contests, closets to the pin contests, most accurate drive, longest pun, and more. The committee is seeking sponsors to cover the cost of the tournament so dial all money raised can benefit the top four selected charities. The sponsors will be included in all advertising prior to and during the evenL as well as permanent signage at the Hastings Country Club for the 2005 Charity Golf Outing. For more information on the 2X5 Charity Golf Tournament you may con­ tact Bonnie Ballinger (269-945-0526), Janie Bergeron (269-721-4291) or Terry Koch (269-945-2992) or visit www.hastingscc.org for course conditions and information. Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers • Lakewood News * Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Reminder • Weekender * Hastings Banner • I -30 J Graphics Over 64,000 Papers Distributed Every Week! 1351 N. M-43 Highway > P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone (269) 945-9554 • Fax (269) 945-5192 �Papa 20 - Thunday. Apr* 20.2005 - The Hastings Barmer Rotary Convocation honors top seniors U-. lit- — - school and community activities. oy Marcie Westover Staff Writer • Betsy Acker is lhe daughter of Doug and Excellence in leadership in the Class of Norma Jean Acker. She has been active in 2005 was honored Monday afternoon at the Business Professionals of America, Interact. annual Hastings Rotary Convocation National Honor Society, Jazz Band. Student The nominated students received praise, Council, Youth In Government, varsity soc­ advice and a set of Webster’s dictionary with cer. basketball, cross country. Youth Advisory thesaurus. Council. Barry Community Foundation board The Hastings High School students who member. Community Spelling Bee, Rotary were selected for the honor include Betsy Life Leadership. YAC Camp, and recipient of Acker. Jaimeson Fisher. Jared Ford. Bethany the 'Everyday Hero Award.” Gieseler, Ashley Kathryn Ingle. Anna Lawrence, Lawrence, Courtnie Robinson. Brandon Schwartz and Paul Wurtland. Hastings High School Principal Acker plans to attend Central Michigan University to study broadcast journalism. • Jaime Fisher is the daughter of Jim and Tim Sarah Fisher. She has been active in basket- Several Class of 2005 Hastings High School students were honored at the Rotary Convocation indudkv; (front from left) Brandon Schwartz. Anna Lawrence, Kathryn Lawrence, Betsy Acker, (back from left) Rotary President SMree Newel, parents Kart Schwartz. Jon Lawrence, Juke Lawrence. Nonna Jean Acker, Doug Acker and Hastings High Schoo, Principal Tim Johnston. SADD. the school musical. National Honors • Anna Lawrence is the daughter of Jon and Society, fifth grade camp counselor, church Julie Lawrence. mission trip, church youth group, and Youth Interact Club, SADD, Teens Against Tobacco Advisory Council. She has been active in ketball. volleyball. softball. track. Student Council, choir. Government. Youth Interact. Key Cub, In Business Use, National Honor Society, tennis. Youth Professionals of America, National Honors Fisher plans to attend Michigan State Advisory Council, Relay for Life, YMCA Society, Relay for Life, Youth Advisory University to study psychology and second­ youth softball, YMCA youth baseball, walk­ Council. Rotary Life Leadership, ^nd Green ary education. in-tutoring tutor. Student Council. Hastings Gables Haven. • Jared Ford is the son of Edwin and Cindy Ford. He has been active in cross country, track, swimming. Science Olympiad, Science Show Team. Excel Club, Teen Council, Ski Club, YMCA assistant soccer coach, and as a counselor in training ana lifeguard at Camp Public Rotary Library, Conference and Life Leadership County Barry Silent Katie plans to attend Grand Valley Stale University to study medicine. Observer Board. Anna plans • Courtnie Robinson is the daughter of to attend Cornerstone University to study business. Steve and Beth Robinson. • Katie Lawrence is the daughter of Jon and sm rotary, p<s:» Julie Lawrence. She has been active in bas­ Manitou. She has been active in Interact Club, basketball, choir. Student Bethany Gieseler stands with Rotary President Shdree Newell and mother Lori Qlssslsr at the Rotary Convocation. 33 WAYS TO SEIL YOUR HOMt FAST! Tip ■ Cv Keep a package at ready-made cookie dough on hand ... Pop a few cookies in the oven just when a hot prospect is expected to arrive to view the home! The smell of freshbaked cookies will conjure up a lot of great memories triggering emotions that will work toward the purchase. eauTOWTOanvaaa COMPLETE B00KI SUMMO W8tes • WoMs RbmcW Ghmib (2891838-9323 06641026 Among those honored at the Hastings Rotary Convocation were students (front from left) Jared Ford. Courtnie Robinson, Jaimeson Fisher, Ashley Ingle and parents of the students (second row from left) Cindy Ford, Beth Robinson, Sarah Fisher, Julie Ingle, Hastings Hign School Principal Tan Johnston, (back row from left) Rotary President SMree Newel, Ed Ford, Steve Robinson. Jim Fisher and Michael Ingle. Ford plans to attend Western Michigan 18*12 University to study aviation flight sciences. * Bethany Gieaeler, daughter of Lori Gieseler. has been active in vanity basketball (captain), vanity volleyball, SADD, Interact <RSSC 2)rk> Club, Teens Against Tobacco Use, sectional leader fur Vanity Singers Choir, youth group. Relay for Life, Rotary Leadership Conference 2004. and a member of Ark Amhassadon. Gieseler plans '.o attend Baker College to Qervice study nursing or radiology. * Anna Ingle is the daughter of Michael and Cheerleading Sign-Ups Tuesday, May 3, 2005 6:00 - 8:00 pm Hastings Middle School East Gym A parent must be present at sign-up Julie Ingle. She lets been active in Student (2SS) S45-582B Council. SADD. Interact Chib, involved in the high school musicals for four yean, as lead in the production of “Annie Get Your Gun". National Honor Society, youth group, helping with Vacation Bible School, camp counselor at a children's Christian camp, and Rely for Life Ingle plans to attend Grand Valley State Univenity to major in communications/musical theater. Sign-up is open to all children who will be in grades 3rd through 8th for the 2005-2006 school year. Space is limited for both football and cheerleading. Tom Otto Turkey Farm Inc. 7640 W. State Road • Middleville, Ml 49333 (269) 795-3738 Second Annual Spring OPEN HOUSE Sign-up Fee: $45 plus sell 5 tubs of cookie dough Fee must be paid in full at time of registration. $75 sign-up fee to buy out of the fundraiser. Discounts are available for additonal children. (Maximum fee of $120 per family plus fundraiser) Scholarships are available to qualifying families. Saturday, April 30th 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Stop in to say hello and check out our * New Products Ifyou have any questions regarding the HYAA program, please call: Sally Teunessen at 948-2791 or Julie Ann Johnson at 948-3982 Kathy Beauregard (center) provided words of wisdom to students at the Hastings Rotary Convocation with appre­ ciation from Hastings Rotary President Shdree Newell and Hastings High School Principal Tim Johnston. * Old Favorites * Flowers * Gifts �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 28.2005 - Page 21 Eagle soccer falls for 2nd time this year ‘Unsatisfactory rating’ from LHS is all refs have received so far by Brett Bremer Special to the Banner Lakewood improved its season record to 3-3 overall, besting Hastings by 11 strokes and Portland by 29 at Willow Wood Country Club Monday afternoon. Viking golfers turned in the day’s two best scores with Danielle Abbott shoot­ ing a 50 and Lauren Abbott a 53. Portland’s Margaret Stump tied Lauren's mark to lead the Red Raiders. The Vikings shot a 214 on the day. fol­ lowed by Hastings 225, and Portland's 243. Ashley Solomon added a 55 and Rachelle Kent a 56 for the Vikings. The Saxons finished in the middle with Amanda Hurless leading the way with a 55. Erin Fluke and Krystal Pond both shot 56’s for Hastings, while Brooke Koons contributed a 58. The Lakewood team earned its first Capital Area Activities Conference vic­ tory of the season when it topped Lansing Waverly at Forest Akers East lest Thursday. 203 to 221. Danielle Abbott led Lakewood with a 47. and was followed closely by team­ mate Kent who contributed a 48. Lauren Abbott added a 52 tor the Vikings, with Solomon shooting a 56. “Our team scores have dropped signif­ icantly this week." said Viking coach Carl Kutch. “Three players have risen to the top of the depth chan, all posting very consis­ tent numbers. Danielle. Rachelle, and Lauren have a league average of 48,49, and 50 (respectively).'' Mason will come to Centennial Acres to face the Vikings in a league match Thursday, then Friday the Vikings will compete in the Mason Optimist Tournament at the El Dorado. A rough start to the Kalamazoo Valley Association softball season got even rougher for the Delton Kellogg girls in the The Panthers were topped by Kalamazoo Christian twice Tuesday after­ noon 16-0 and 16-0. Las* Thursday, the Delton girts dropped a five inning contest with Pennfield 11-0. The Panthers need to pick things up to fill out when an unsatisfactory rating is basketball boys' regional final given and Lakewood has pursued that course of action. "I think Mr. Uyl is taking this very serious­ Rapids South Christian High School. ly," said Murphy, who spoke Lakewood trailed South Christian by one with Uyl Wednesday, April 14, when he made a visit to point with 7.7 seconds remaining. Lakewood LHS. “He understands that we got the shaft senior Corey Thelen took a pass at the top of and what this means to our community, and the key and was grabbed by South Christian how upset people were in this community. He players, who were coached to foul and force said. ’I feci bad. but we can’t go back and the Vikings to inbound the ball in the final replay it or anything like that' I think he did seconds. what he could do." No foul was called, and time ran out on While there has been talk that the three Lakewood’s season. game officials have been reprimanded and “In athletics, whether its coaching, playing or officiating there is always room will not be allowed to work past the district for level of the post-season tournament next sea­ improvement and room to grow.” said Uyl. son, that is not how Uyl described the South Christian went on to play in the state quarterfinals at Grand process. The unsatisfactory State Valley rating from the University, and eventually won the Class B Lake wood athletic department will be includ­ state championship over Muskegon Heights. ed in the rating process when it is considered On their the to individual state leading up to next year's post-season. Uyl wrestling finals in Auburn Hills, Lakewood said that the coaches* ratings proems, greatly way athletic director Gary' Murphy and LHS prin­ influences what officials arc elected to work made a detour and tournaments in all MHSAA member sports, cipal Mike O’Mara dropped off a tape of the contest with and nothing is being handled differently in MHSAA assistant director Nate Hampton in this case. Lansing who shared it with Uyl. Uyl would not comment on any explana­ “(Lakewood.* approached us with some tion lhe three gr _ne officials may have given concerns,’’ said Uyl. “I was familiar with the for lhe missed call. situation. We have a process in place that “He deals with rating of officials and a process in Murphy. didn’t share that witl' us." said place for when an unsatisfactory rating of Lakewood s Kayla Durham (15) sheilds the ball away from a Williamston attacker in last Thursday s Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 contest on Unity Field at LHS. Reed’s last minute goal gets Lakewood past Maple Valley Last second scores and rallies are common­ place in football, basketball, even baseball, first half. The Lakewood girts picked it up in the sec­ Lakewood’s varsity girts’ soccer team ond half. Even though they couldn’t win. their pulled out Monday's non conference match determination to make Williamston work with Maple Valley on a goal in the closing Even though harder for their goals ■ the score ended up 10-0, _______ LisSf Reed tooft’advantage of a defensive* did’not give up. “We had only one lapse by the Lions to score the winning goal in a 3-2 contest with 18 seconds remaining. The two teams battled back and forth until that point in the game, when no time througbodtUta, game.’’ said Likewood coach Paul Gonzales, “so the girls liad to play hard the entire 90 minutes. Chiriotte Bums and Crystal Kuras did a good job on defense and Lisa Reed had remained for the Lions to answer. It was Reed's second goal of the game. She gave the Vikings a 2-1 lead. The Lions answered that goal with one by Sarah Ellison a great game, playing both sides of the ball. All the girts played as a team and gave it their The Vikings travel to DeWitt Thursday, The Vikings also had the lead at 1-0. Alex Taylor scored the opening goal of the game. then will host Ionia in a non-conference The Lansing Christian Pilgrims topped the kick past the Viking keeper to tic the game at Maple Valley Lions 9-0 at the Fuller Held last one. Wednesday. league match, the Vikings appeared to come out a little flat that the Williamston Hornets came out on top Pilgrims to net six goals. 40 minutes and allowed only three goals. The Valley girls now have an 0-2 Southern Williamston quickly took advantage of the • ’ : * wWMjyar what unsatisfactory really means in sports’ legalese Since speaking with Mr. Mark Uyl and Mr. Gary Murphy regarding some kind of clo- 2065 regional championship basketbail game with Grand Rapids South Christian. I’ve spent some time digging around. The best explanations I could find came from an old copy (2001) of the MHSAA Officials Guidebook. Schools must rate officials following all regular season and post season contests. An required. Typically, a performance that lacks accepted mechanics, has limited knowledge of the rules, demonstrates weak people skills." The Lions tightened things up in the next in their three matches last year. ' ' Unsatisfactoiy official is one who is defined as “Not desirable, definite improvement A poor first half by the Lions allowed the Thursday, possibly intimidated by the fact - I was looking for just what it means for an official to get an “unsatisfactory rating". match next Monday. Maple Valley’s Amber Primm put a direct ■ *«re for Lakewood basketball fans regarding the now infamous no-call conclusion to lhe ail.” early in the second half. In Lake wood's first 01 Hat Vikings' hesitation and look a 6-0 lead in the but they rarely happen in soccer. Michigan Athletic Association record. An unsatisfactory rating garners ?n official five points. There are five different rating levels, with 1 being Excellent and 5 being Unsatisfactory. Excellent officials are ones who arc defined as “very good, first class, surpasses all oth­ ers. Typically, the quality of performance required to officiate tournament contests." Above Average officials earn 2’s and are defined as, “better than the mean, high quality, Record-setting Vikings will face Hastings netters Friday When the Lakewood varsity boys’ tennis Gladiators’ Daniel Martinez. Martinez pulled team visits Hastings Friday afternoon, first out the victory in three sets, winning tie­ doubles twin brothers Josh and Gabc Rayner breakers 7 to 5 in the final two. Final scores will be looking to set a school record. for the match were 4-6. 7-6(5), 7-6(5). court between now and graduation. earned a 6-0. 6-2 triumph over Fowlerville’s Phelps 6-1. 6-0 at second fourth singles. Cliff Soli and Joshia Perroud on Tuesday High School to honor accepted mechanics, has limited knowledge of the rules, demonstrates weak people skills." For a basketball official to earn a spot in the district and regional tournaments, they must B’, a 3 a *C’. and so on down the line. That makes me think a referee needs to be at about a C+ to work a regional final. 1 know my parents wouldn't have been too happy if I’d gotten a C+ on a report card, let Lansing Monday afternoon 8-0. Lakewood is now 3­ Chuck E. Cheese. 1 didn't think the officials were that bad. If you take a magnifying glass to anything you will find mistakes. The problem is, the final seconds didn’t need a magnifying glass. The Vikings had to pull out three three-set matches and a second-set tie breaker for the team’s Alexandria Taylor who became the win. The Rayner twins win was one of seven Then there are unsatisfactory officials who cam five points. These officials are defined as “not desirable, definite improvement required. Typically, a performance that lacks alone had that average for three years. I’m certain that won’t cam you many free tokens at topping accomplishment, as well as that of the girts’ the Viking boys earned in a 7-1 victory over would benefit from training and education.” Everett on week, 3-1 overall. the last fall. The rankings drop to four points, where below average officials arc defined as, “defi­ cient, lacking the skills and/or knowledge to earn a higher rating. Typically, an official who The Vikings picked up two wins already this Gymnasium officiate seasonal and lower level tournament contests. to work the finals. When I look at the ratings. I think of them as grades. A 1 looks like an 'A* to me, a 2 a winning 6-3. 6-2 at second singles. Joe O’Brien 6-1, 6-2 at third singles, and Levi The Vikings are planning a small ceremo­ In the middle there are satisfactory officials who earn three ratings, they are defined as, “adequate, average, a solid performance. Typically, the quality of performance required to have a three year average rating of 4 2.7,2.5 to work the quarterfinals and finals, and a 2.1 Gabc became the winningest player in ny on Thursday afternoon in the Lakewood required to officiate mid and lower level tournament contests." solid Viking victories, with Alex Ketchum Lakewood tennis history when he and Josh afternoon. better than the accepted level of performance. Typically, the quality of performance The rest of the singles matches turned into They will every time the step onto the The MHSAA seems to take this whoic ratings process very seriously, and makes it a responsibility of coaches and athletic directors to rate officials. “While notes might be kept on officials during the season." reads the guidebook, “the Rowe and Avery won their first set at MHSAA rating forms should be filled out and mailed to the MHSAA office at the end of fourth doubles over Brandon Houghton and the season when emotions are settled and evaluators can consider all of the contests each Matt VanDy ke 6-1, then had to pull out a 7­ official worked. Schools should rate, one time only, each individual who works their var­ 6(4) victory in the second set. sity games, whether home or away.” won at second singles over There is just one problem with that. The end of the season is when there is the most emo­ Conference Division 3. Lakewood is now I­ Garrison Thompson 2-6.6-2.6-1. and Phelps tion, and when the games arc the most important. Waiting 'til the end of the season might 2 in league matches. at fourth singles over David Hall 2-6.6-4. 7­ Ketchum Fowlerville in the Capita] Area Activities Led by the Rayner twins, the Vikings part. Juniors Drake Stalter and Mike France At first singles. Flessner topped Brenner Mandeville 6-3. 6-1. and O’Brien won 6-2, 6-4 over DeMario Houston at third singles. Josh and Gabc Rayner won 6-0.6-1 at first Sefton and Bob Peck. Third doubles juniors doubles, while the third doubles team cf Scott Kirchner and Mike Licari won 6-0.6-4 Kirchner and Licari took a 6-4.6-1 victory. over Dustin Reinhart and Jordan Nemecer. league stretch. They travel for two games Cody Rowe and Jeremy Avery topped Dustin at Hackett Catholic Central this afternoon Rich and Ben Albm 6-0.6-1. Fowlerville’s only victory was a thriller between the Vikings’ Jeremy Ressner and not be the best idea. Ask lhe Vikings. “Each official is to be rated in the following categories." reads the guidebook, knowl­ 5. won 7.5, 6-0 at second doubles over Chris At fourth doubles, the freshman duo of and will play a double Iteader at Parchment B between Lakewood High School and Grand now. as they arc in the middle of a big on Tuesday. MHSAA also has a special form for schools Class swept the doubles side, easily for the most past week. season and in post season tournaments The was how Michigan High School Uy! summed up the events of last winter’s school’s winningest female doubles player Delton girls shut out three times in KVA cials after every contest, during the regular Athletic Association assistant director Mark That Viking golfers top Hastings and Portland High school coaches are asked to rate offi­ Players miss shots, coaches make mistakes, and sometimes officials miss calls. by Ashley Webb The Bany County Christian School girts' soccer team suffered its second loss of the season last Thursday to the Kalamazoo Home School Cougars. 5-1. The Cougars played a strong offensive game moving the ball well when ever they got possession. The Eagles tried to hold the Cougars back, with goalie Lisa Schuurmans making 16 save s and five by relief goalie Rashanda Sager The Eagles' only goal was scored in the final minutes of the game by Paige Pumford. The Cougars Stopped nine attempts on goal by the Eagles. Tuesday. April 19, the Lady Eagles once again played Otsego Baptist in a hard fought defensive game with a final score of 4-4. The teams traded goals to begin the guinc. The Otsego team scored first, with a follow up score from the Eagles Allison DeMaagd. Baptist scored again to go up 2-1. with the Eagles following right behind them with a second goal by DeMaagd. The score remained tied 2-2 until the half. During the second half Baptist came back and scored a third goal, the Eagles' Jill Rozema followed up by putting one •n the net for their third goal. Baptist again took a one goal lead, and this time the Eagles' answer came DeMaggd's third goal of the night with only minutes left to play. The eagles had 17 attempts on goal, with Eagles goalie Schuurmans stopping 15 attempts by the Baptists. officials is turned in by a school." Sports Editor After Friday’s non-conference battle with Hastings the Vikings play three in a row at home. They host Jackson Northwest Monday. Lansing Catholic Central Tuesday, and Eaton Rapids next Thursday. edge of rules, proper positioning, consistent judgment, ability to prescribe proper fouis/penalties, proper mechanics, physical appearance, contest management, and profes­ sionalism. It goes on to give criteria for fulfilling all of the categories and a few of those stood out like they'd been dipped in yellow highlighter. “Call the degree of contact the same in the 1 st quarter. 2nd quarter. 3rd quarter and 4lh quarter." By quarter they might have done okay, but in the last 7.7 seconds there were glar­ ing differences. “Strong forceful blast — medium length accompanied with a firm voice that reflects sureness." That's how they're supposed to blow their whistle, too bad that didn't happen. Maybe because of this next point. "Be mentally read) to make the call or more important, no call." Unfortunately, the “no call" has become "more important" now. �Papa 22 - Thursday. April 28,2005 - The Hasbnge Banner Saxons start scared in Holland It is no secret that Holland Christian is one of the top varsity girls’ soccer teams in the O­ K Gold Conference this season. The Saxons did enough of the small things the kick, but not everyone was on lhe same to earn a 4-0 non-conference victory over Monday evening on the road if it was, falling page so it ended up being a three-on-one with Olivet last Wednesday « home. 6-1 to the Maroons. my goalkeeper. She made the initial save and The Saxons played a well controlled game they put the rebound in. That’s all we could with somewhere around 50 shots total, but put have asked from Pratt" only 17 on goal. started off playing scared and the Maroons were able to capitalize on our cow­ In the second half. Rene Winegar took a "The struggle was putting shots on the ardly play and scored three goals." said shot from about 20 yards out and placed it goal." said Derrico. "We were actually getting Hastings head coach Sarah Derrico. “As soon upper 90 movement from the girls and great set-ups for as that third goal hit the back of the net the Hastings. captains stepped up and fired the team up and we finally started to relax a little and play our lead, but the Saxons came out in the second Sports Editor senior Kellogg Thomapple half ready to play. especially happy with the switch, being an Ashley Aspinall knows two things about Michigan’s “Ashley she’s got a powerful arm. a funda­ upper peninsula. It’s cold, and h's a long way mental “She's played in the outfield, she will play offensive game,'* said Aspinall had originally made a verbal com­ short stop the majority of this season. That’s mitment to play softball for Lake Superior Ashley's personality. She'd do anything for State University, but changed her mind put­ the betterment of the team." ting a smile on the face of her family, he high school coach, and her new college mentor. Aspinall signed a National Letter of Intent fielder Barb Spiegelberg from Wyoming and Rapids, April IS. left fielder Jaclyn Salzwedcl from Vicksburg. going to LSSU. now she is feeling right. ior basketball season, and slowed her down to some success in the O-K Gold Conference. The Trojans up. We knew we weren’t going to beat them, but we wanted the chance to play with them and that is definitely what we did.” The othei three-setter was an up and down affair between the Trojan second doubles Thursday 8-0, and falling to Byron Center Tuesday 7-1. season at home against an improved Wyoming Park squad. 3-1. threats but so did Park. They were much more Cotey Humphrey lost one of two three-set “It was great doubles tennis. All four play­ ers at the net It was just really, really fun to watch." said Seger. matches on the afternoon, 6-4,2-6,6-3 to the Sailors* Bnd Jensen at first singles. Ian Seger also played a good match for TK at the second singles flight, falling 6-4.7-5. T thougnt Corey played one of his best This week, TK visits Wyoming Park matches," said Seger. “He struggled a little Thursday, then hosts Kelloggsville Friday with serve near the end, but played a solid and the TK Invitational Saturday. ’ Grand Valley State University coaches hope she’ll be able to run the 400-meter hurdles in hard work. dies this year. At this point, she'd like to be During normal practice time she works on her running, and cooperation with the Lion Derrico said. “It was nice to see because it relay teams. “I also have to do hurdle workouts, so. I’m her a few pointers. seen Lexy play as^jood. We were very happy making with her performance,” said Derrico. approaches the 100-meter event Right now, a big change in the way she Kelsey Howell was then able to put in a Abbott is a little tom between three-stepping second goal to give the Saxons a little bit of a and four-stepping (the number of strides lead. taken between each hurdle). She four-stepped a year ago, and is hoping down the field that earned the Vikings a free to trim some time by three-stepping the hur- came away with a 6-4,6-2 straight-set win. At third doubles, Justin Selleck an Joey Gibson played a g-.’-l match, but fell short in Caledonia on Tbesday afternoon. and three sets, 6-4,67(3), 64. Hastings, at fourth singles, where he was downed 7-5,6-4. $10.00 gift certificate to all quaHfed applicants from Barry Countylll At first singles the Saxons’ Mark VanderVeen lost by the score of 6-0 and 64. Quick was the only Saxon to win last Cat EmploymentGroup for more Informatton: 616-949-2303 Friday against state ranked Holland Christian, first set He fell 61, but fought back to win The Saxon netters take on South Christian this afternoon, then will host Labewood on Friday. DK girls' next three outside of the KVA 1 Year Golf Membership Included team made sure Pennfield stayed winless early in the season by topping the green and 0. It Woodl.wri was the first Kalamazoo Valley Association contest of the season for the host Panthers, who are now 2-2-2 overall. tS) Whitney Fisher and Jessie Searles scored goals for Delton, and Whitney Knollcnberg (*M)7*1-1N*> 1-800-290-3289 added an assist. Delton won't play its second league con­ test until next Tuesday when it travels to Now Accepting Medicaid Patients Sunday, May 8th i ; No Green Fees ; Carts extra but not required I at Bellevue 955 N. Main (M-66) Nashville xft\(517) 852-0760 • 1-800-450-0760 — O at Maple Valley Monday afternoon. Delton also earned its second tic and sec­ The Panthers tied Three Rivers last Friday. 2-2. Fisher and Searles scored for Delton on Peavey and Tiffany Smith. make a commitment to the football program and the community ol Hastings, a person willing to develop a (517} 852-2070 tests. The Panthers will be at Harper Creek assists from Casey football coach. We are looking for someone who »• Nashville Chiropractic Between then and now, the Panthers have three consecutive non-conference home con­ ond loss of the season in lhe past week. Hasting, High School b looking for a vanity head Club Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Central to face the Fighting Irish. this evening, Vicksburg Friday evening, and Qf^ulberry Aw | 5:00 p.m. No gifts, please training at GVSU. gold Panthers in Delton Tuesday afternoon 2­ the next two 64. 7-5. OPEN: TUESDAY 34, SATURDAY 11-2 ar 1 ■/ Saturday, TJ) April 30th, (unless they are extremely embarrassing!) College, and wints to learn about athletic The Delton Kellogg vanity girts’ soccer Things didn't look good for him after the Deluxe Homes Prices starting at $195,000 Golf Course Views “Come and tell them exactly what you think of them!" tion to sports medicine through the vocation­ in a 7-1 loss. SEE YOU THEREI [-/> The Saxons were only a few games behind Josh Newell also lost a tough match for 3230 Broodmoor Ave.. 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Often a coach or two will stick around to give a pair of singles victories in a 6-2 loss at ^EmploymentGroup able to three and a half-step if she could. track. She competed in the Stale Powedffvng Come to the EmptoymentGroup Job Fair Special recruit for FtexFab in Hastings At Amy Abbott ready for that, but she doesn’t shy away from threat than they ever have been in the past," definitely woke my girls up." with them in a 6-4.6-4 defeat Those are high goals, but realistic ones for meter intermediate hurdles and seventh in the aggressive and much more of an offensive season. TK’s Brice and Stewart hung right “I felt like we played pretty good tennis Abbott. college. She knows it'll take some work to be “We started off strong with a few good Kaminski 3-6,6-2,6-4. to face the South Christian Sailors. by-100 relay team will go to state," said Her eyes get a little big when she says that Friday defeat the team of Zack Harney andJarcd against them,” Seger said of the Trojans’ trip “I'd like to be first in the state in both the 100-meter hurdles at the Division 3 state , ..The Saxons jook a 2-0 lead early in th> wmM,4-6, M " game with, with Lexy Rugg scoring th4* The Sailors' first doubles team is one of the game's first goal on a breakaway. best around, even defeating the number one “Rugg had a good strong game and showed team from Holland Christian earlier in the against Byron Center, coming from behind to high school level too. finals at Comstock Park High School. Hastings scored its first win of the confer­ and the Sailor duo. South Christian look the The outstanding first doubles duo of Chad Brice and Todd Stewart earned TK’s only win and field teams. number of players are away with the high ence team of Chris Humphrey and Jordan Smith leading up to the moment last week when she could sign a National Letter of Intent to run and had the remainder of the week off as a school band. match." Sports Editor All the hours of work Maple Valley senior Abbott She was fourth last year in the 300- The Saxons are 1-2 now in the O-K Gold, to 2-2 in the O-K Gold team fell by Brett Bremer hurdles, and hopefully. I'm thinking the four- “We walked off that field with our heads South Christian on Friday. Conference falling to South Christian last nis Abbott clears first collegiate hurdle, a few left at Valley She has some unfinished business at the the Saxons, and Cooney’s goal wasn't the TK’s league record evens with losses to BC and South The Thomapple Kellogg varsity boys’ ten­ from my Leann Pratt made six breakaway saves for Wednesday afternoon, then travel to face Recording the shutout for the Saxons was Pratt. for the Grand Valley State University track “I couldn’t ask for anymore girts." home on Wayland at who also had one assist on the day. and fresh­ Amy Abbott have put in haven’t just been only solid scoring chance by Hastings. still talented enough to draw attention from team,’’ said Aquinas coach Ronda Vamesdeel. these small things and they are starting to pay “Even I caught myself on the sidelines Right now she’s trying to lead the Trojans scouts around the area. “We know she will be a great fit for our was placed into her path. She dribbled about said Derrico. “Textbook." ly accredited at Aquinas. face the advantage. We have been working on commenting on how pretty their shots were," athletic trainer, that program was just recent­ during her junior softball campaign. She was runs by our outside runners is what gave us goals before the end. She plans to work towards a degree as an Injuries took away much of Aspinall's jun­ Saxons, Allison Cooney made a run towards the middle of the field and a well driven ball team and just kept coming, adding two more coaches during TK youth softball camps. The Hastings goals were scored by seniors Howell and Ashley Lowe, sophomore Knorp men Sam VanDemack finished out the scor­ game but Holland Christian is an amazing Aspinall became familiar with the Aquinas have scored more." well. them. We had to work for it, but we got it.” program, working with Saint players and That's especially important, because right on shots on goal and it paid off." The Saxon girls played tough the rest of the to play softball for Aquinas College in Grand goalie nearly enough otherwise we would the last game. We worked real bard in practice ing. Rugg picked up an assist on the day as ty good feat for Hastings playing against fielders this year who arc seniors, center 15 on goal," said them putting Dakin played solid for us winning most of the “At that point we were excited," Derrico the outfield. The Saints have two starting out­ “It just didn't feel right," said Aspinall of 19 shots and putting weren’t between the posts. We didn't challenge their fifty-fifty's. I believe that along with the great Mdd. “We scored on Holland Christian, a pret­ Vamesdeel said she plans to use Aspinall in people just shots “These girts came out to play today taking tage. As the momentum stayed in favor of the back of lhe net. Olmsted. scoring oJ for (Betsy) Acker, (Dana) Shilling, and (Kati) goalkeeper before putting the ball into the from home. the heels a bit in the second half and took advan­ 40 yards to beat one defender and the Maroon Aquinas Alumni. finish “The middle of the field, (Natalie) Knorp, The Saxons saw the Maroons back on their Trojan varsity coach Tammy Olmsted was to Derrico. “That is tremendous, especially from game." Holland Christian built a 4-0 half-time by Brett Bremer much fun for a full 80 minutes." said. “We made a pass at an offside trap on “The girls knew what they were facing so Aspinall chooses Aquinas as spot to continue softball career off. I have never seen these girts have this “We left our goalie to hang dry" Derrico The Saxons might have been better off they Ashley Aspinall kick. round, competitive high school program, and someone with experience and the drive to help student athletes to be successful, if Interested, contact Steve Hoke, athletic director, Hastings High School, 269-9484409. Extension 2, or shokeehastkl2.oro by April 29th. Emily Monohan scored both of Three Rivers’ goals. Last Wednesday, the Panthers fell to South Haven at home, 4-1. Head coach Paul Harter said that his Panthers came out flat in the loss. Knollcnberg knotted Delton’s lone goal. Erica Degrandchamp. Jane Barden, Sam Wade, and Celeste Gruder scored for South Haven. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, Apnl 28. 2005 - Page 23 Saxon boys still in hunt for O-K Gold track title by Brett Bremer There is still a lot of running, jumping, and Jesse Wells third (33-9.25). Sports Editor throwing, and vaulting to be done. The A . ear ago no one would have predicted Saxons face Byron Center this afternoon at the success the Saxon varsity boys' track and home, then travel to face the league leading Maiville took the 100-meter dash in 11.507 field ream is having in 2005. Wildcats Tuesday. seconds and the long jump by sailing 19-7.25. The Saxon boys improved to 4-1 in the O­ Barring any major upsets, if Hastings can Maiville. Joel Ashtin King, and Eric Gillespie each won two individual events. King won the 110-mcter hurdles in 16.813 K <jold Conference by toping South Christian win those two meets. Wayland, Caledonia, seconds and the 300 hurdles in 43.507. Tuesday afternoon in Hastings, 75-62. and Hastings would all enter the league meet Gillespie won a pair of field events, the high With two conference duals remaining the with just one defeat. Of course. Hastings top­ jump by clearing 5-8 and the discus with a Saxon boys still have a slim shot to go into ping Wayland could be considered a "major throw of 123-11. the conference championship meet in a three­ upset”. way tic for first place in the league. Currently, Hastings. Caledonia, and Wayland have one Jared McKee took the pole It was probably only a small upset when the Saxons topped South Christian Tuesday. vault for Hastings by clearing 10’1. Neil Moore the 800-meter loss each in the league. The Saxons lone loss The Saxons were led by their shot put came to Caledonia last Thursday, and the team, which swept the top three places in the meter Wildcats topped the Fighting Scots in an ear­ event led by Ben Zaccanclli’s throw of 36­ 11:04.707. lier league meet. 11.5. Mike Morehouse was second (34-10.5) in run and 2:08.593, A.J. Singleterry picked up big points in the 3200run with his first place time of The Saxons also won the 3200-meter relay with the team of Rusty Burgdorf, Brian McKeough. Brandon Schwartz, and Moore crossing the line in 8:57.904. South Christian only won two events that star Matt Bakker didn’t participate in. Bakker took the 2CO- (23.328 seconds) and 400-meter (51.196) dashes, and contributed to the Sailors' winning teams in the 1600- (3:40.075) and 800-meter relay (1:37.202) races. The Sailors also took the 1600-meter run and the 400-mctcr relay, but were without distance star Nate DeHaan who would have 1600-. and been the favorite in the 800-, 3200-meter runs and could have turned the meet into a Sailor victory. Caledonia did earn a victory over the Saxon boys last Thursday. 88-49. The Saxons couldn’t keep up with the Fighting Scots in the field, as Caledonia won every event off lhe track. The Saxons had just five first place finishes overall. The team of Schwartz, McKeough, Burgdorf, and Moore won lhe 3200-meter relay in 8:49.49. King, Schwartz, McKeough, and Moore took the 1600-meter relay in 3:39.52. Moore was also the 800-meter champ in 2:08.83. while Maiville took the 100 in 11.52 seconds and the 400 in 53.31. Scores were not available from the Hastings’ girls meet with undefeated South Christian. The Saxon girls had a hard time with Caledonia last week, falling 101-36. Hastings won just two events. Amy Ingle took the 400-meter run in 1X34.93 and Nichole Moser won the discus with her throw of 105’. In between their final two O-K Gold Conference duals, the Saxons will be at West Ottawa for an invitational on Saturday morn­ ing. Hastings’ Brittany hartman lets the shot fly during Tuesday’s O-K Gold Conference contest with South Christian. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Saxons" Ben Zaccanelli s throw of 36’11.5- pushed him to first place in the shot put during Tuesday afternoon’s con­ ference contest with South Christian in Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Saxons' Joel Maiville took the long jump during Tuesday's O-K Gold Conference dual with South Christian with a top mark of 197.25*. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 54bove*5411 REPAIR SERVICES Hastings junior Jamie VanBoven clears the bar in the high jump during Tuesday's league contest wi*h South Christian at EX home. (Photo by Perry Hardin) f BOWLING SCORES 06540626 MARKR. ARADOWSKI DELTON SCHOOL BOARD -Final Standings- A.I.S. Engine 73.55; C.W.’ s Repair 70-58; Creek Groc. 70-58; Coleman Agency/Hastings 68.5-59.5; Five G’s 66-62; Hastings Bowl 62-66; Fall Creek 61.5-66.5; Varney’s const. 57-71; Hastings City Bank 57-71; Fiesta 55-73. High Games and Series - R. Houghtalin 174; C. 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(Photo © 2005 cineoman) The Hastings varsity baseball team started TK would score a run in the home half of the 2005 O-K Gold season off with a 7-3 win the second after a hit batter, stolen base and over Thomapplc Kellogg Monday afternoon. two-base throwing error. Brandon Sutfin was the catalyst behind the close out the Saxon scoring. Middleville added a single run in the bot­ tom of the sixth. In the top of the third. Hastings picked up s! Saxon offense as he banged out three hits on three Matt Teunessen began the Davis (2-1) picked up his second the season, first in the conrc*cnce. finishing the day. inning by reaching first after it was ruled that with seven strikeouts, while allowing five hits and two earned runs. runs as Hitting in the lead-off spot, Sutfin opened the first baseman had pulled his foot from the the game with a triple into the gap. Sutfin bag. Andy Kelly was then hit by & pitch. “Kevin turned in another solid pitching would score on an error, with Andy Gnggs Teunessen would score after a throwing error performance and the defense played well reaching first base. Griggs then come around and Kelly was brought home on a Tyler Jiles with And* to score on a base hit by Andy Kelly. RBI single making some key piays from their infield The Saxons picked up two runs but left Hastings missed another scoring opportu­ runners in scoring position to end the top half nity when a runner on third was doubled off of the inning. from a line drive, but Scott AHerding came up “Today was a battle for us from start to fin­ with a big two-out single to score Jiles. Griggs and Michael McPhillips positions." said Evans. “Our season will def­ initely be a work in progress.” Jamie Sanford was stuck with the loss for the Trojans, but struck out ten Saxons in the ish." said Saxon coach Marsh Evans. “With in the bottom of the fifth. Middleville the weather playing havoc with our eariy-sea- picked up their first hits of the game to make game. Matt Palmer had a double and Andrew Roy son schedule it was evident we weren’t as the score 5-2. a triple to lead the TK offense. sharp as we would have liked to have been. Hastings then picked up two more runs in The Saxons are back at it on Friday when Still, we had some big hits, solid pitching and the top of the sixth after Kevin Davis led off they travel to face Holland Christian, then solid defense that allowed us to play over a with a towering double to left that was helped will be a part of the Grand Rapids Baptist few rough spots." along by the wind. AHerding reached first on tournament on Saturday. Sutfin would finis*. with a triple, double, single, walk and an RBI for the day. a bunt single with Davis scoring from second on the play. Sutfin doubled home AHerding to TK hits the road to face South Christian Friday afternoon. Trojans’ 15 hits sink Saxon girls in Gold softball opener McPhilltps coHide as AHerding reaches to Hastings Alex Greenfield (21) and pull Iff' W'-MWrMbrtddy at1 ” Amber Main collide behind first base a» Middleville. (Photo by Perry Hardin) a P°P-UP 90ts awaY Monday afte^.oon at Middleville. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Central Elementary Auditorium Will Present The Musical... HASTINGS, MICHIGAN Tickets: Adults - $7, Children, Students & Seniors - $5 Music & Lyrics By Jerry Herman THURSDAY - FRIDAY - SATURDAY - SUNDAY April 28) 29,30 at i p.m. and May 1 at 3 p.m. The Tbomxppk Players is a non-profit organization providing theatrical opportunities for Bany County area adults. For more information call (269) 945-2332 or visit our website at: http://thornappleplayen.tripod.com Hastings catcher Kelly Vincent blocks the plate perfectly as Thomapple Kellogg s Rebekah Raymond slides in during Monday's O-K Gold Conference game in Middleville. 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Tyler Blacken struck out five comets, and Corrie Latta came in to cam the save for Delton. They each had a pair of singles at the plate, and Latta added a triple as the Panthers piled up 13 hits. Brandon Butzirus also had two singles for Delton, Derek Caldwell and Steven Scob; each had a single and a double, while Nathan Farrell and Chris Madill added singles. The Panthers are now 3-4 overall this sea­ son, and 2-1 in the KVA. Brett Bissea drove in the winning run with a single in the bottom of the seventh for Delton last Thursday as they topped Pennfield 13-12. The Saxons' Erin Fluke watches a putt roll towards the cup on her final hole during Tuesday afternoon's O-K Gold Jamboree at Yankee Springs Golf Course. (Photo by Brett Bremer) It took four runs in the bottom half of the last inning for Delton to get back in front in the ball gam?. DK led 8-5 heading into the sixth, when the visiting Panthers rattled off TK and South battling behind Caledonia on O-K Gold courses by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Blacken came in late in the game to cam the win, following Butzirus and Lana on the mound. Blacken, Latta, Butzirus, and Farrell all contributed singles in the win, and Scoby had a double. Pennfield out-hit Delton 0-6 in the Prough added a 54 for the Saxons, while game, led by two hits from Mitt Hale, and Krystal Pond each Brenman Bennett, Chris Kuliczkowski, and Amanda Hurless The O-K Gold Conference varsity girls’ seven runs to pull in front. scored 59. Blake Boling. point At the Pines in league jamboree number The Panthers continue league play tonight Tuesday afternoon at Yankee Springs Golf two, Caledonia came out in front with a team al Hackett Catholic Central, then will be at Course. score of 176. Playing on their home course, Saranac on Saturday. Tuesday, Delton is on the Sailors edged out TK for second place the road again in the KVA when it heads to golf season reached its midway The real battle at the top appears to be for second place, as Caledonia won its third 179 to 183 in the nasty, rainy weather. Wayland was fourth with a 208 ahead of league jamboree in three tries. With Caledonia so far ahead. Thomapple Hastings 231 and Wyoming Park 289. Kellogg coach Mark Vcrlinde kept a close Fluke led the Saxons with a 49, while eye on the South Christian scores near the Hurless shot a 55, Prough a 63. and Pond a end of the girls’ afternoon on the White nine 64. at YSGC. The Trojans, playing on their home The Trojans were led by VandenBerg’s 43 course, managed to edge the Sailors by four and Chamberlin’s 44. Harris contributed a 46. strokes for second place. and Allison Sager a 50. Parchment for a double header. DK’s next home game is a non-conference contest with Battle Creek Central on Wednesday. SOFTBALL, continued from previous page Caledonia’s top four turned in a score of South Christian’s Steph Peuler had the Both teams will be on the road in the Gold 166 for the day. followed by TK’s 185, South day’s best score, a 39. The Fighting Scots Friday afternoon. The Saxons travel to take were led by Katie Leatherman’s 40. on Holland Christian, while the Trojans visit 189, Christian Wayland 204. Holland Christian 215, Hastings 217. and Wyoming Park 307. The O-K Gold will get together for the fourth of six jamborees, hosted by Wayland at Although the Fighting Scots finished well ahend^^padk nyrin, head coach Gus Orchard Hills, this afternoon. On Tuesday, me Saxons will host an O-K Gold Jamboree irtMtitriJowyxw---------------------------------- ■ Delton Kellogg junior Brandon Butzirus leans out of the way of a pitch during last Thursday’s Kalamazoo Valley Association contest with Pennfield. (Photo by Linda Boyce) South Christian. They will also both be playing in Saturday invitational! this Saturday. Hastings at Grand Attending the Summer Tenn at KCC's Rapids Baptist and TKjn Allendale. a number of good reasons. Graduating high Fehsenfeld Center near Hastings makes sense for school aeaian and other coUrge newcaaaan can Monday for one more 6-K Gold context "Not yet. Not in this game, but we are PUT YOUR SUMMER TO WORK WISELY enjoy a solid head start on the upcoming Fall semester Current KCC students and gaeat stu­ happy with how we’re playing," he said. dents from other colleges and universities can Caledonia’s Katie and Sara Leatherman tied for the top score on the day, each shoot­ catch up on their degree programs in a relaxed, ing a 40. The Fighting Scots are the only team air conditioned facility. Finally. ALL students in the league to have two golfers shoot a 40 or can benefit from the AFFORDABU TTY, better in a league jamboree this season, and ACCESSIBILITY, and course TRANSFER­ Tuesday was the team’s second time accom­ ABILITY that a Michigan community college plishing the feat. has to offer. Carolyn Schaner adoed a 41 for Caledonia, and Brooke Ziesemer a 45. Thomapple Kellogg had the Summer Tenn classes begin on or after Monday, two best May 16th. most begin the first or second week of scores not by a Scot, as Lindsey VandenBerg June. Classes available this summer include: and Caitlin Chamberlin each shot a 43. Rachel Harris shot a 49 for TK. and Intro to Business Heather Hawkins added a 50. Hastings dropped behind Foundations of Interpersonal Communications Holland Creative Art and Movement for the Young Child Christian for the first time in a league jam­ Principles of Economics - Macro boree this season, but Saxon head coach Writing Improvement Bruce Krueger said that his girls’ scores were Freshman Composition consistent with what they have been shooting Mathematics Clinic so far. The Maroons improved a bit. after for­ Pre-Algebra feiting their place in last Friday’s jamboree al Beginning Algebra the Pines. Intro to Computer Information Systems Erin Fluke and Brooke Koons teamed up to Computer Applications Software lead Hastings, each shooting a 52. Dannie Intro to Para Legalism Healthy Lifestyle Practices Wellness Activity; Hiking American System of Government Intro to Psychology Intro to Sociology Open Entry/Open Exit Computer Classes Thomapple Kellogg’s Allison Sager winds up for a drive during Tuesday afternoon’s O-K Gold Jamboree on the Trojans’ home course. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Registration is now underway for summer and The Saxons' Kadee Kun fires towards the plate in Monday's league match-up at Middleville. (Photo by Perry Hardin) fall. Visit the Fehsenfeld Center online at www kellnggeriu or in person for full information. Loans for Every Home. Hastings' Brooke Koons looks down the course as an iron shot sails towards the green Tuesday afternoon at Yankee Springs Golf Course. (Photo by Brett Bremer) At MainStreet Savings Bank, we realize that every home is not the same. Nor is every home buyer exactly the same. That is why we don't try to force everyone into the same home loan. MainStreet looks at your situation, the home you want, and works at finding a way to say “yes”. Let us customize a loan that is just right for you and your family. Contact a Loan Originator at 945-9561 or 1-800-267-3830 SAVINGS BANK It s how we bank here! �Page 26 - Thursday, April 28, 2005 - The Hastings Banner Special assessment district process continues downtown by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer The Hastings City Council held a pub­ lic hearing on Monday nig'it to hear com­ ment about the need for the establishment of the Downtown Parking Special Assessment District to pay for a portion of the maintenance costs for downtown parking lots. The total cost to be assessed on down­ town businesses is $20,580. Several business owners were supportive of the district, but concerned about the point system used to determine how much each business owner would have to pay. Some of the businesses use the park­ ing lots more than others and have a high­ er volume of traffic through their stores during a business day. City Manager Jeff Mansfield referred the business owners to City Assessor Jackie Timmerman’s office for more information and to correct any mistakes made on the assessment roll before it is certified. The notices on the certified roll will be published and also sent by mail to all the affected property owners by May 12. The hearing on the certified roll will be held at the regular City Council meeting on May 23 and the special assessments if confirmed will be added to the summer 2005 tax bills. In other business Monday night, the council: ■ Had two proclamations presented. One was in recognition of Lions White Cane Week. The second was honoring Dr. V. Harry Adrounie's many years of serv­ ice to the Hastings community and his 90th birthday. • Held a public hearing on comments ‘Stowaway' on Stage tonight The cast of the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School production of "Stowaway" takes to the TK High School auditorium stage tonight for one performance only at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $2 a person. This is an opportunity to see a fun and funny production. about the addition of the East Stale Road reconstruction project to the State's Transportation Improvement Plan. This project would be funded in part through the TEA-21 Small Urban Area federal grant program. The Michigan Department of Transportation requires that federal aid recipients solicit public input regarding federal aid eligible proj­ ects. There was no public comment. • Approved Pennock Health Services request for the closure of Center Street between Boltwood Street and Michigan Avenue for its annual Bicycle Safety Jamboree June 11. • Agreed to a request from Steel Supply and Engineering to use Fish Hatchery Park for a company picnic Aug. 6. The city has informed them that the park facil­ ities would be available on a "first-come, first-served" basis and they will also be assessed the $75 park use fee to pay for refuse disposal and other city expenses. • Heard and approved the request Mark Brisboe submitted on behalf of die South Central Michigan Youth Baseball league for die use of the Fish Hatchery Park ball field on May 21 for their "Hastings Day of Baseball." • Proceeded with a recommendation from Director of Public Services Tim Ginbach for awarding the bid for patch­ ing and sealcoating services for the cur­ rent fiscal year. There were some ques­ tions from Council members regarding the vast difference between die Highway Maintenance and Construction of Romulus bid for patch work of $55 per ton and the next lowest bid of $200 per ton. Girrbach explained that Highway was die only company who came to the city to actually look at the roads needing patch work and what needed to be done for die sealcoating work. He also stated diat he checked the references of the company and that he knows the owner of the company. The bid was awarded with the stipulation that the final total amount not exceed the $140,000 in the current budget for the work. • Set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m. at the regular meeting of the Council on May 9. to hear comment about a request from Michael Barnaart for a liquor license for die proposed restaurant to be located in the Waldorff building. Further discussion with the Liquor Control Commission has revealed diat die City Council needs to hold a public hearing to solicit comment on this application for a DDA liquor license, and adopt a resolu­ tion stating that the City Council and the DDA find certain conditions to exist (i.e. that the license would aid in development of the DDA district and promote econom­ ic growth). The DDA is also required to hold a public hearing on this matter, and find these conditions to exist. • Scheduled a second public hearing for 7:30 p.m. at the next regular meeting of the council May 9. to hear comment regarding die necessity of establishing a special assessment district to pay for a portion of die cost for improvement of Taffee Drive. Hastings Kids Choir to perform Tuesday The Hastings Kids Choir will perform on The Kids Choir, directed by Cindy Olson, Tuesday. May 3. at 7 p.m. at St. Rose recently performed in six local elementary Catholic Church at 805 South Jefferson St. in schools. Hastings. 9441. For more information, call 948­ The 70-member chorus is comprised of The Kids Choir is a program of the students in grades 3 through 5 from Hastings Community Music School-Hastings. a pro­ schools. The concert will feature music in a gram of the Music Center of South Central variety of styles, and is free and open to the Michigan. public. ROTARY, continued from page 20--------- spring musicals for four years, one of the lead rolls in this year’s musical "Guys and Dolls", one year of the fall play, fifth grade camp counselor, prom committee, church volunteer. Varsity Voices, and Varsity Singers. Robinson plans to attend Kellogg Community College 'u study business. ■ Brandon Schwartz is the son of Karl Schwartz. He has been active in soccer, track. National Honors Society. Pride Club, Key Club, Academic Top Ten, and he received the Congressional Medal of Meric Schwartz plans to attend the University of Miami or the University of Michigan and one day go into politics. • Paul Wanland is the son of Chris Wanland. He has been active in Business Professionals of American for four years where he served as treasurer for three years, S ADD. aid was in the play “Who Killed ElvisT Wanland plans to attend Davenport University to major in accounting. He was unable to attend the convocation because he was participating the BPA national conference in California Johnston seid. "As you can see our students are very actively involved." He noted the leaders the students have become is a result of the community and guidance from their parents. Kathy Beauregard, Western Michigan University's Athletic Director, then spoke to the stu­ dents about leadership and her high school experience. 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Sales � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-05-05.pdf 9afdad4eafd029fdeb848636c75d2152 PDF Text Text -iASTlf.2" FC’SUC LIBRARY ’ Li:. -riURCH ST HASTINGS MJ 49G58J893 The Hastings VOLUME 152, No. 18 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday, May 5, 2005 PRICE 50c Tyden Group sold to equity firm Crimson by David T. Young Editor Tyden Gr-Mip, with operations in Hastings, has been sold to Crimson Investments, an international private equity firm, for an undisclosed price. Tyden, which was started u? Hastings in 1897 by local industrialist Emil Tyden. will continue operations with about 40 employees as it has. It will continue to be managed by President and Chief Executive Officer William Alt of Grand Rapids. Crimson will retain Tyden’s existing business and manage­ ment while looking for global growth oppor­ tunities. Crimson and Tyden Group both have extensive experience and expertise in international markets. Emil Tydcn’s descendants, the Groos fam­ ily. meanwhile, will continue to manage a'.td operate the Viking Corp., which has manu­ factured commercial and industrial fire Family celebrates Liberty Bell award The 2005 Lioerty Bell Award was given during the annual Law Day ceremony to Earl McMullin, shown here surrounded by his family (front, from left) Nick Baum, Brian Baum, Jason Baum, Eariene Baum, Earl McMullin, (back) Sara McKeough, Kara McKeough, Karen Humphreys, Tim Pederson. Dave Baum, Dennis Czaplinski, Susie, Baum and Jan McKeough. Missing from the photo is Larry Baum who is currently hospitalized. sprinklers. Viking and Tyden once shared the same building, but Tyden moved into its new building across the street on Industrial Park Drive in 2002. Florence Tyden Groos, her son. Dick and his sons had been majority owners of Tyden until just a few years ago. The two companies formally announced See TYDEN, page 2 Vote turnout high in first May annual school election by Marek Westover Staff Writer The May 3 school elections had a larger voter turnout than normal. Barry County Clerk Debbie Smith noted. Meanwhile, the 3/10-mill for operation for four years to keep the Dowling Public Library open was approved, with 358 voting “yes" and 166 voting “no.” Though the exact num­ bers of voters have not been tabulated offi­ cially, many of those who were out voting said they noticed more people casting ballots. This was the first annual school election for board members in May. In previous years, the election was on the second Monday in June, but a new state law requires four elec­ tions in one calendar year, in February, May. August and November. Election officials said perhaps one con­ tributing factor for higher than usual turnout Tuesday was that many districts also had millage issues on the ballot. However, the increased cost of the election for schools was a major concern for many district officials. The number of polling Year Award* win be Larry and Earteoe Sm Oaw of 1953 and Robert Kinney. San of 1*5, who now Uvea In Peawkey. places increased dramatically, as new rules insisted they be at locations voters normally cast ballots in primary and general elections. In the Thomapple Kellogg School District the polling places went from the previous two to now 14 locations. In the Lakewood School District many townships encompass more than one school district which made for some interesting situations for the township clerks. For example. Campbell Township in Clarksville includes the Lakewood District, as well as a small portion of Saranac. Lowell and Middleville. The Hastings School District had only two previous voting locations and went to 18 precincts. Superintendent Chris Cooley said at first he was “skeptical" about moving the school elections out into the townships, but he was very pleased with the high voter turnout num­ bers. There were 10 times more voters in this year's Hastings school elections compared to the last year’s 76 voters. Cooley said they are pleased to have more See ELECTION, page 15 HHS begins new AD search as Hoke takes new position ta the Ngb acted cafeteria. A punch tori hour wHl atari the festivities al 4:30 p.ra.. Assistant Editor A sign on the auto shop door at Delton Kellogg High School is emblazoned with the words “Congratulations Giant Killers!’’ That says it all for auto shop teacher Rich Finedell. Two of his students - Logan Thom and Kyle Wells - came out on top of eight out of nine “giants” by capturing second place honors in the state at the Ford-AAA Student Auto Skills Competition. Saline High School Sports Editor An eventful spring continued Wednesday for the Hastings High School athletic depart­ ment when the school posted an opening for a atumded Heatings High and their guests am welcome and encouraged to attend. Activities for the day include a tour of See NEWS BRIEFS, peft 2 See HOKE, page 17 ond they said go." Kyle said. "When we first got there 1 was hoping we would take first, but when we got second I was happy.” As the judges announced the results. Finedell said, “All three of us were hugging and jumping up and down and very, very excited." students in Ann Arbor took first place. Delton’s competitors were all “giants." Finedell said because they were all Michigan new athletic director. Current athletic director Steve Hoke will finish out the 2004-05 academic year, before taking a post next fall as assistant principal at the Hastings Middle School. There was a hint of emotion in his voice, when asked if he would miss standing outside on a cold spring day working a Saxon track and field meet. “Those are the best times." he said. “I have been granted the opportunity to apply for an assistant principal job at the mid­ dle school, which I have done. I would prefer I didn't have to apply for that, because I am Delton ‘Giant Killers’ 2nd in state auto skills contest by Elaine Gilbert by Brett Bremer memorial award will he made the UJS. Drug Enforcement in recognition at special agcM Deny Loftus, Class of 1977, who was killed in a plane crash last year while on active duty. The awards for Kinney and the Baums will be presented at the Hastings High j Kyfe Wells (left) and Logan Thom captured second place in state competition at the Ford-AAA Student Auto Skills Competition last week. Class A schools and large skill centers. Logan and Kyle, working as a team, brought home a huge trophy from the event, and each has been offered a total of $20,000 in scholarships. They are eleventh graders al Delton, a Class B school. “Wow. am I proud." said Finedell. who accompanied Logan and Kyle to Macomb County Community College where the con­ test was held Logan and Kyle were super excited to take Steve Hoke second. “We beat some of the biggest schools." Logan said. "I was sweating bullets the sec­ Logan is the son of Greg Thom and Chrystan Finton. Kyle is the son of Pon and Cindy Wells. To have the opportunity to compete at the state level. Logan and Kyle had to successful­ ly pass a written test, competing against stu­ dents in every school district and skill center in the slate. Students from only 10 schools in Michigan were selected for state competition. Placing in the top 10 schools in the entire state qualified Logan and Kyle for state See AUTO, page 3 �Page 2 - Thursday, May 5, 2005 - The Hastings Banner the "oM* hifh school, the current middle There b no cost to this program became The lour will be conducted by Supr. Christopher Cooley. Afternoon tours of the "new* Community Roonnmic Development Alliance, IVmort Hospital and J-Ad Graphics. 1:30 and 2:30 pm. These planning to par­ ticipale are to meet at high school library Carl Scboesaei, after whom the pool is named, akmg with hit wife. Loretta. Tickets for the banquet ate $12 each and may be purchased at Bosley Pharmacy on South Jefferson Street in Hastings or by Drive. 945-4964, Hastings. Bernard Society to moot Monday Hie Chuck Monica wiU St. Rose children celebrate First Communion Fire dept* ptans Thirty-one children received their First Communion May 1 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Each child played a special role in the Mass as a reader, bringing up gifts or leading the responsonal psalm. St. Rose School students in grades third through sixth provided the music, led by Melissa Risk. Receiving their First Communion were (front row, from left) Carol Shakespeare, Zach DeJong, Mary Feklpausch, Victona Sailar, Braxton Prill, Jacob Allessio, Marisa Kronenwetter. Jillian Zull; (second row) Kara Gonzalez. Kourtney Dobbin. Clare Green. Dani Watson, Patrie LaJoye, Logan Gahan. Katy Delcotto. Arianna O'Reilly. Senard. Hannah LaJoye; (third row) Emilie Carts, Patrick Murphy, Michael Johnston, Ryan Johnston, Jacob Pratt, lack Nedbatek, Dani Thompson. Tyler Owen; (fourth row) Tess Keinzle, Alexis Arens. Jacob Steidle. Rebecca Senard. Becnel Senard, Kartee Vaughan; (top row) Diane Klipfer, Angie Greenfield, the Rev. Alfred Russel and Jo Carr. Chy Sp^jhetti dinner TYDEN, continued from page 1 Bankl to 7:30 pm. room W. Com St. they would operate as separate entities on Jan. 1,2003. Alt had a very positive reaction to the Invtstnxnl announcement of the sale. “What this represents is a win-win situa­ tion for our shareholders, our company and rhe public is being invited io eriwd e the community.” he said Monday afternoon in Erie Lathy will a telephone interview. “They have brought us some new international expertise.” r. Woodlawn, Hastings. The event ia a kick-off for the upi Meals on Wheels Walkathon Alt said there will be no change in the work force or management at Tyden’s Hastings plant. The local facility sail manufactures the company's original Tyden Ball Seal, which continues to be the world’s best selling tamper-indicatve cargo seal. raises funds for the “This purchase is highly beneficial for all parties involved," Alt said, “from Crimson and Tyden Group to the former shareholders nutritional beans. Proceeds will abo provide more meals at COA and current management and employees. Crimson will retain Tyden Group’s U.S. day- The next to-day operations while leveraging its global presence and capabilities to continue to begin and end expand the company in international mar­ 9-30im. kets... They bring a, different kind of expert­ ise. They’re an imWtment group, not ajman- ufacturer.” \ Tyden Group also Angola. Ind., TydenBrammall A straw vote and has operations in Ohio. Circleville, in Angola manufactures cable and bolt security locks ai d seals for the transportation industry and Telesis Technologies in Circleville is the leading sup­ plier of industrial product identification and traceability equipment. The three plants altogether have about 365 employees, Alt said. Tyden Group officials said the company has increased sales recently as the United States Homeland Security measures to pre­ vent terrorism have created a growing demand for its cargo security products. “The Tyden Seal has been around for more than 107 years,” Alt said. “It’s got great stay­ ing power. It’s a great product.” Crimson Investments, established in 1993, is an international private equity firm that provides buyout and growth capital financing Nashv ie Country Trail is a that .ons from New York to Its most wytjnai ivaicnigBH। mcKMxmg tocai towns about the Chief Noonday chapter ot North Country Trail Association, v Nominations sougm for‘Golden Deeds’ kb, in ft The Exchange Chib of Hastings is aeek- educators forum set The Barry Economic Roundtable will have the second session of their Barry County Employers and Educators Forum from 4 tn 6 p.m. Wednesday. May 18. at the Pennock fbe second session will feamre a presen­ tation on "The Right Piece," which is a regional economic development organizaBarry County area employers, educators, legislators and students are invited to attend. Seating is limited. Call 269-945-8995 to reserve a place. Snacks will be served. The first session of the forum series Feb. 24 discussed bow students need to be pre­ pared for the modern workplace. Anyone interested in learning more about the “Right Place" program should attend this “second session." Call 945-8995 for reservations or for more details. Deeda award. This is an exclusive Chib pro- ty who serve their fellow citizens. The club mataiming dedication. may be unrecog­ nized for Ins or her activities. Mayor’s Exchange Luncheon Monday, May 25, at the YMCA of Barry County's Camp lent has historically been honored with nssangs Summerfest parade in August 7b nominate someone for the award. pleasepi<± up an application at the Hastings Public Library. After filling: out the nomina­ tion form, return it to the library in person or via mail by May 13. The Exchange Club is a national service organization whose volunteers seek to bet­ ter their community through service to oth­ ers. huMswv res ■.to4 marsuai uiaaiitial n( uciug ft,* UK grana <x ll* me to companies capitalizing on the accelerating globalization trend within the manufacturing and service industries. This is the new Tyden Seal building that was constructed only a few years ago at the end of Industrial Park Drive in Hastings as Tyden was becoming a business entire­ ly separate from Viking, with which it shared the plant across the street for many years. “Under the ownership of Crimson, we also and potential made it extremely attractive and will be seeking global growth opportunities," at a time when family members were ready to Alt wrote to employees this week in a memo. liquidate their holdings. “Crimsor is the ideal company to help us “This purchase is a positive move both for continue the momentum we've seen in recent the family and for employees as we now look years and further capitalize on growing forward to greater opportunities for growth opportunities in these overseas markets.” and to continuing the success that has made Crimson purchased all company stock held Tyden Group the leader in our industries,” Alt by the Groos family and other shareholders said in his memo to employees. “This is the and now becomes the majority owner of beginning of a promising new era for Tyden Tyden Group. Viking Group is not part of this Group. I appreciate all your efforts in build­ sale and will continue under its current own­ ing Tyden Group and its companies into solid ership. international leaders and look forward to Alt saide the Groos family had an opportu­ nity to sell when Tyden Group's track record working with you toward an even brighter future.” Earl McMullin receives 2005 Liberty Bell award by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer The Barry County Bar Association pre­ sented Farl McMullin of Hastings the 2005 Liberty Bell award Monday. The award ceremony was held in the Barry County Circuit Courtroom. Many members of public and McMullin's fami­ ly attended the ceremony in recognition of his many years of service to the com­ munity. He moved to Hastings in 1950 when he helped established Orchard Industries and in 1959 founded Hastings Fiber Glass Products, which is still owned and run by the third generation of the McMullin Family. Over the years, he was very active with the Hastings Rotary Club, First Presbyterian Church and the YMCA of Barry County. He served as a member of the board of directors of Hastings City Bank, Hastings Manufacturing Co. and Pennock Hospital. He is also past president of the Hastings Chambe; of Commerce and the Hastings Community Fund. The Liberty Bell award program is part of the Barry County Bar Association's annual observance of Law Day. Thomas Cranmer. president-elect of the Michigan Bar Association, was the guest speaker. He commented that he was proud to share the spotlight with McMullin. Cranmer is a principal with the law firm Miller. Canfield. Paddock and Stone. PLC and was formerly assistant chief of the criminal division of the United States Attorney’s Office in Detroit. He shared his insights on this year's Law Day theme "The American Jury: We the People in Action" and how it was an honor to be in Barry County's beautiful historical courtroom. “The American jury system is one of the bedrocks of our government... and one of the few ways for every citizen to participate in our government. In polls. 75% of people responded that jury duty was not a burden and 58% actually looked forward to serving.” said Cranmer. "But there are ways to improve the system: Giving jurors more informa­ tion. allowing them to take notes and write down questions that they would like to see asked of witnesses and defendants, making instructions simple and in plain English, and creating a way for working people to serve on juries without it becoming an economical hardship." Cranmer also gave reasons to keep the jury system. He mentioned that the Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Amendments to the U.S. Constitution all have the jury system as one of the key elements. It keeps peo­ ple in direct participation in government, but his final reason to keep the jury sys­ tem was that juries "get it right." he remarked. "Judges agreed with juries 97% of the time when it comes to convictions. Juries are the smartest col­ lective group in a trial. I am convinced that we will have serious trouble in our legal system if we rely on judges only. I am also convinced that the law provides a framework for trials, but the jury pro­ vides the common sense." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 5. 2005 - Page 3 Gun Lake Village plans go forward Jim Riehl of the Gun Lake Area Village Advisory Committee has announced that the group has decided on the location of the pro­ posed boundary for the "Village of Gun Lake." Factors which were considered by the "boundary" committee in its decision process included: • Assume population will increase within the significantly within the boundary over the next decade, which will force the need for services and coordinated planning throughout the village. • Include current and potential commercial developments, which are based on the exis­ tence of Gun Lake. • Include both sides of M-179 as it tran­ sects the village for continuity of land use planning. • Include enough land in the western por­ tion of the village to provide for a "green belt.". • Ensure desirable land use in the farming and rural portion of the community so as to not have the character of the farm lands destroyed by undesirable land uses. These portions of the village will be the location of future growth, as all of the property on the lakes within in the village have all been developed. • Include as many potential water inflow source,', in the village in order to enable sound water quality management of wetlands, streams, and lakes in the village. • Enable the community to better manage where future commercial and industrial development can occur and may not occur. In fulfilling those criteria, to the extent possible, they located the boundary on town­ ship section, or fractional lines, or on large parcel property lines as to not split parcels, or on otner natural features to simplify identify­ ing the location of the boundary. The proposed village will be 22.25 square miles total with 12.56 square miles in Barry County and 9.69 square miles in Allegan County. Yankee Springs Township will include 7.44 square miles of the village, with 5.11 square miles in Orangeville township, 7.63 square miles in Wayland Township total and 2.06 square miles in Martin Township. In making the announcement, Riehl said, “This is a proposed boundary only. The Michigan State Boundary Commission will have the final say as to the exact location... This proposed boundary, along with the required petitions will be forwarded to the State when the petition phase is complete." All properties within the proposed bound­ ary will soon receive a newsletter in the mail with more information on the village. The population of the village is estimated to be approximately 3,000 full-time residents. The taxable value of the property within the village boundary is more than $200,000,000 (two hundred million dollars). The average taxable value for villages in Michigan is $27,000,000. There are approximately 34.7 miles of pub­ lic roads within the proposed village. Riehl concluded, “The goal of GLAVAC is to unify the Gun Lake Area into a Home Rule Village for the purpose of coordinating local services, gaining local identity, and managing the future of our area.” Hastings High School students (from left) Paul Wanland, Max Myers, Adam Sheldon and Nicole Meredith participated in the Business Professionals of American National Conference in Anaheim, Calif. Two HHS students place in BPA nationals Two Hastings High School juniors earned of American (BPA) National Conference last nearly 70 other winners from Michigan’s nine While at the four-day confei^nce, BPA month in Anaheim, Calif. regions. Earning the top awards at state members also participated in business work­ allowed them to represent Michigan in shops and general sessions and voted for the Earning the awards were Max Myers and ference April 22-25. Myers and Meredith, along with junior Meredith, h junior, daughter of Bonnie and Jeff Meredith, won fourth place in the Katie Morrison “Drunk’’ / clench my fists And bite my lip They say to take a drink So I only take a sip I like the way you taste So I get my own cup I get around some guys And they say drink up I’m on my tenth drink With the time that passes by I start to get emotional And soon begin to cry This guy wipes my face And takes me to his car Myers was required to write a program that would retrieve employee records and create detailed reports with the data. helped to defray the cost of their trip. Business Professionals of America is the dents enrolled in business programs. Activities include occupational and leader­ ship development, service projects, sad junior, son of Don and Karen Myers, placed of time what they will have to produce or third in the VB.NET Computer Programming what functions will be required. HHS The students expressed appreciation to live carecr/technical student organization for stu­ In each case, students do not know ahead The students earned the honor of attending Katie Morrison reports with specified criteria. Database Management Event. Myers, also a event. of America officers. many individuals, businesses and groups who Meredith had to demonstrate her ability to in March. He wants to go for a ride It won't be very far I know this guy from school So I think its okay W- get in unbuckled And are soon on our way Even though he's drunk He's driving really good Doing the speed limit Whoever thought he would But then the car goes faster And we run a red light A cop is now behind us His lights seem really bright So the guy turns the comer Not seeing the parked van My life is now before me Next thing I know...BAM! / open my eyes To hear the paramedic say Quietly and distant "This girl’s now on her way." Silently I cry As blood drips from my he^d If I didn't drink and drive I wouldn't now be dead. nearly 60 top winners from ocher states. create and manipulate a database to produce Skills Program competition by winning state awards by Martie Westover Staff Writer Hastings High School student Katie Morrison has been honored at the “Write Away" competition for the second year in a row, with this year’s award coming as second place in the ninth and tenth grade poetry cat­ egory. “Write Away" was a creation of Ken and Alice Jones, as a scholarship competition to motivate young writers in high school. Morrison, a junior, captured the second place honors with her original poem she titled "Drunk.” In taking on the topic of drunken driving. Morrison s?id she wanted to create a piece the would be heird and mean something. Morrison pulls inspiration from all around and would one day like to create on large book of her poems. Besides writing, she has an interest in photography. Once again supporting Morrison’s creativ­ ity in all areas is her mother. Leann Hochstetler. When deciding which poem to enter, Morrison had Hochstetler choose. Because of the large number of entries in the competition. Morrison said she was a lit­ tle nervous at first, but that proved unneces­ sary as she was honored again this year. Of the “Write Away" competition. Morrison said "(It’s) a great opportunity for everyone" and she wanted to show apprecia­ tion to the Joneses for creating the program. "I want to thank them over and over for giving me the opportunity to show people who I am through writing." Morrison said. ti. e event at the national contest, along with Assessment Workplace truly in an elite group." new team of National Business Professionals qualified to represent Michigan in the BPA National Katie Morrison captures 2nd with Write Away ‘drunk’ poem national competition in Anaheim. Each student competed in his or her respec- Adam Sheldon and senior Paul Wanland, Prindnal Ellen Zack treated the top 10 students of the Class of 2005 at Thomapple Kellogg High School to a between the classes snack Wednesday May 4. Pictured (from left, front) are Kerrie Schultz, Kristen Brady, Katie McKeown (middle row) Melissa Stuart, Andrea Otto, (back) Corey McClain. Nicole Shoemaker, Michelle Raetz, Katie Oshinski and A. J. Heidt. egories. A national winner frvxn Michigan is At the state level, they had to compete with Nicole Meredith, who participated in the con­ Thornapple Kellogg top 10 announced March. national awards at the Business Professionals development of basic business skills. The program is considered one of the stan­ dards of quality by which a school's business Business education program is judged by the State of Professionals of America teacher and advis*r, Michigan Office of Career and Technical Mary Dawson, by winning events at the regional and state said level. Michigan.. . e the competition r.< ; is very tough j. in ....... Preparation. Hastings business teachers who support the At the regional IcYel in January, the stu­ dents competed with &5 other students from "Our state holds the distinction of earning more Skills ter advisor. Nancy Cottrell, department bead, southwest Michigan high schools and area Assessment program than any ocher state in and Tracy George, who accompanied the stu­ technical centers in tbeir specialized events. BPA,” she said, “There were over 6,000 dents to California. They earned the top scores and the right to members at the conference in Anaheim, and compete at the state level in Grand Rapids in Michigan had winners in nearly all of the cat­ awards in the Workplace BPA activities are Mary Dawson. BPA chap­ AUTO, continued from page 1 hands-on competition. They had 90 min­ utes to find and repair nine problems on a vehicle, and they completed the task in about 80 minutes. They discovered a bad spark plug wire, a vacuum check valve problem with the air conditioning system, bad fuses, bad relays, a broken trunk light fixture (not just a bad bulb), a disconnected vacuum line under the dash, an open-circuited inertia switch which shuts off the fuel pump, a bad turn signal flasher modular and a bad turn signal light bulb. The toughest part of the competition was figuring out the vehicle’s electrical problems, they said. That involved relays, fuses and bulbs. "The time just flew by” during the con­ test, Kyle said, and seemed like only 30 minutes had passed when the competition was over. “This is quite an honor considering we compete against skill centers and Class A schools. One of these skill centers in this competition has nine instructors and $150,000 supply budget. We beat them!” Finedell said. At Delton, he explained, “we have only one (auto shop) teacher. We have just a small amount of cash (for supplies) com­ pared to them. Kent Career Center in Grand Rapids has an auto department that is about the size of our entire school. It’s huge, and they took fourth (in the same state contest). They normally do much better. If you look at averages money wins, but occasionally the little guy wins. That’s when it feels good. We’re a small Class B school and it just really feels good when you end up there (in second place)." A marquee on M-43 says. “Our Davies beat their Goliaths." he said. Ann Arbor-Saline, a Class A school, beat Delton by one point. “Had we tied, then it (the contest results) would go to time - how long it took their boys and how long it took our boys. They would have beat us anyway.” Finedell said. In other words. “Had we not lost by a point, we would have lost by our time, but that’s OK.” Logan said his fatiier was so excited at the win that “he called everybody the sec- The custodial staff at Delton Kellogg High School put up this sign on the auto shop door in celebration of the second place state win by Logan Thom and Kyle Wells over students from larger and wealthier schools. ond they announced." Kyle said his family and friends “were really excited. They are proud of me.” They each received a choice of one of four scholarships: $8,000 to Ohio Technical College, $6,000 to Nashville Auto-Diesel College, $4,000 to the University of Northwestern Ohio, and $2,000 to the Ford Asset Apprenticeship Program. “Neither of those boys had really thought about college, and now they have one month to accept one of those scholar­ ships,” Finedell said. Logan said he plans to go to one of the schools and pursue a career in “some­ thing in the automotive field.” Kyle said he hopes to have a career in “high performance cars - engines, racing cars.” He's thinking about using his scholarship at University of Northwestern Ohio, but hasn’t made a final decision. Being in the contest was more nerve­ wracking than he had anticipated. They had stayed up until midnight the day before the contest. An unexpected moment in competition was when Logan got shocked by the igni­ tion. “It was funny,” he said. Kyle quipped, “He was doing the Hokey Pokey.” “In my 25-ish years of being competi­ tively involved in this contest, my stu­ dents have made state eight times," Finedell said. In those eight times in the past, his students ranged from 10th to 4th place. He calls last week's second place victo­ ry a “diamond day. “Some days are diamond days and oth­ ers are coal,” Finedell said. “It’s from an old country song - ‘I’m just an old lump of coal, but I’ll be a diamond someday.’ I use that occasionally with my students." Competitors in the contest, besides Delton, were Bay City Western Class A, Capitol Area Lansing Career Center. Genesee Area Skill Center in Flint, a high school in Flint which placed third, Kent Career Center in Grand Rapids, New Haven High School near Detroit, Oxford High School in Detroit, Plymouth-Canton High School and Saline in Ann Arbor. �Page 4 — Thursday, May 5.2005 - The Hastings Banner State police don’t deserve cheap shots from letter writers To the editor: Another letter maligning the Michigan State Police appeared last week in the Banner. It was the second such letter in recent memo­ ry written by the same reader. Our stare police force can stand solidly on its own outstanding record and does not need any of my help in its defense. However, while 1 respect the writer's right to his opinion, I would appreciate the opportunity to present another perspective. Since the Michigan Slate Police was estab­ lished in 1917 as a wartime constabulary to provide homeland security, 49 troopers have given their lives enforcing the law cr aiding citizens. Some were murdered in cold blood. Some were accidentally killed making routine traffic stops. Forty-eight of our fallen stale police officers were men. One, Trooper Vicki DeVries, was a woman. All of them are heroes. Trooper Ralph Broullire drowned while Health care, not social security in crisis To the editor: I am encouraged that the American people don't seem to be swallowing all this nonsense about “fixing" the social security “crisis." President Bush and his colleagues have told us social security is in serious financial trouble and will be insolvent by the year 2041 or 2042. depending on who's doing the talk­ ing. They say 35 years from now there won't be enough paid in to cover the benefits of the enormous numbers of baby boomers who will be retiring soon 1 don't understand Bush's logic. How can you take away money coming into the fund and divert it to private accounts to somehow make social security solvent? It's the same kind of "fuzzy math" that took us from the largest federal budget surplus in history in 1999 to the largest deficit ever (and still growing) jus: a few years later. All this tells me that our federal govern­ ment is distracting us away from the real cri­ sis that's occurring now. not 35 years down die road - health care. Bush's latest budget makes cuts in Medicaid and there is an increasing number of people in this country who no longer can afford decent and neces­ sary medical attention. I'm not entirely sure what is the best solu­ tion for this crisis, but I do know that what we’ve been doing is not working for us work­ ing stiffs. I believe every man. woman and child deserves to have the same health care cover­ age at the same coat as all of our lawmakers and public employees. I think 1 should get the same benefits as State Rep. Gary Newell or State Senator Patty B irkholz. or Congressman Vent Ehlers. I certainly don't make half as much money as any of them do. but I think 1 am entitled to the same treatment if I get sick. I don'i think it's fair that some people get the finest health care money can buy and we (the taxpayers) pick up the bill for something we can't afford for ourselves. My slogan would be "No Patient Left Behind." and it would be more than just pret­ ty and catchy words. I understand we all should be held respon­ sible for our poor lifestyle choices such as smoking, obesity and drunken driving. But I believe the richest society in history should not tum away people in need of health care because they don't have the money. Decent health care should not be yut a privilege for the privileged, it should be a right for all Americans. 1 know a lot of rich and powerful lobbies, like the health care and drug industries, would never go for such radical thinking. Not long ago I didn't see the evil that came from the law that allowed drug companies to advertise like everyone else, but now I understand these companies spend most of their money on marketing non-essential stuff like Levitra. Cialis and Viagara. not on research and devel­ attempting to rescue two men stranded on an ice flow in Saginaw Bay. While arresting a pair of suspected bank robbers. Trooper John Burke was shot three times in the back. Then, to make sure be was dead, the murderers drove their car over his body. While arresting two suspects in a stolen car. Trooper Richard Hammond was knocked unconscious by one of the suspects, then dragged to the side of the road and chained to a mailbox with his own handcuffs before opment The time has come to hold the health insur­ ance and drug companies accountable. Let's insist they spend their money on things that really matter. Let's insist they charge fair prices. Let's insist politicians accept no more bribes from them and start doing the right thing by taking care of their constituents. Our health care system has fallen, and it To the editor: Since the opinions expressed in this col­ umn seem to be only “opinions" from readers with their ovn agenda to promote. I would like to comment on one I just read. It was sent in by Steve Ryder, Orangeville Township, Crystal Lake Estates plat owner, titled “Stop the lake associations' tyranny." That letter was full of innuendoes, insinua­ tions and half truths, just like other corre­ spondence from him and his partners who are waged in a full-fledged lav suit against the Crystal Lake Improvemem Association. The gist of this whole thing is, he and his partners didn't follow the well defined rules and regulations of a long-time established lake association, and were penalized accord­ ing to the by-laws. They bought property at this site, knowing full well of the associa­ tion's by-laws and regulations. Having liens placed for not paying does; and as a conse­ need. The social security crisis can wait Don't try to fix it by taking money away from it and putting the funds into high stakes stock mar­ ket gambling. The first thing we have to do is fix an out of control health care system that offers the finest care in history, but limits it only to the privileged rich and powerful. If we don't insist government do the right thing. I suppose we get what we deserve. It's just that I'm mad as bell and I don't want to take it any more Sue Trudell, Hastings we get now is home mortgage foreclosure notices and high school sports, which is not very interesting and sad. But now the Banner seems to have redeemed itself. After reading and re-reading the paper for some kind of news, I found just what was needed — a new, important and interesting section. It was a medical article. I all free information, just for the reading. This very dedicated and thoughtful doctor is Scott Brasseur. I am proud tn have such a dedicared doctor in our area To have such a physician who is interested in this communi­ ty to take from his own private, free time to compose helpful, useful and medical updates on medical facts we indeed may need some day I fund very useful. I am grateful to Dr. Brasseur. The Banner, in my mind, has proven itself again to be very community friendly to accept this new fea­ ture. Now we have mortgage sales, sports and a “Health Line.” Look for it Carol Stockwell. Middleville Victoria was its choice, orders for the car from oepartments around the country came Gooding into Dearborn Every time I drive into Hastings, 1 notice the familiar blue cruisers prominently parked at our Hastings post. Not only am I proud to have this impressive display of police protec­ tion at the entrance to my town. I know that everyone else entering town notices also. As for working 24 hours a day on the meth problem, as the writer suggested, the police don't have the luxury of choosing the laws they want to enforce. They are charged with enforcing every law and unfortunately, "these glorified blue coats" also have murder, rape, kiddie pom. child abuse/neglect and other ills of our society to tend to. They do what they can with the tax dollars that we give them. It’s really not that difficult to understand. In this country, it's easy io sit in the safety of our own home and take cheap editorial shots at the men and women working the mean streets day and night to enforce the law. But in a world of few certainties. I can make you this promise: It doesn't matter if your name is Donald W. Johnson or George W Bush. If your safety is threatened anywhere on Michigan soil, a state trooper is ready with determination and selfless courage to give tris life for yours. Larry J. VanZiteo. Hastings Lake association must enforce its members’rules won't get up until we we get mad enough together to throw out those companies who are sucking this once great country dry. We've got to lake our country back from treacherous, slick talking politicians in the back pockets of increasingly greedy compa­ nies who don't really care about us, but keep taking our money for things we really don't quence of not paying dues, having voting rights denied, is the way business is and has been done by the lake association since its ' I never thought I'd be writing a letter to the editor of the Banner. After moving here several years ago from a medium-sized town in southeast Michigan. I thought I had a very newsy, interesting and large weekly newspaper. However, over time, it seems to have changed drastically. A man a few weeks ago also noticed a dif­ ference in the ban ter. He mentioned that all being shot in the head. Five years ago today, on May 5. 2000. Trooper Rick Johnson. 35. successfully talked a suicidal man out of jumping from an 1-94 overpass. Twenty four hours later, less than a mile away on the same freeway, he was killed when a motorist struck his cruiser as he was making a defective equipment traffic stop. The letter writer was correct when he wrote. “Blue coats" don’t walk on water. They walk on the same ground the rest of us do." Like moat officers, all Trooper Johnson wanted to do when he chose his career was to make a difference. The sad fact is. every time a trooper kisses his children goodbye when he leaves for work, he knows the odds are that they will grow up without a father. But he says a prayer and goes to work knowing that if he is called to. be will give his own life to protect the life of a complete stranger. The Michigan State Police have set stan­ dards of excellence for themselves that other law enforcement agencies around the nation constantly strive to achieve. In matters of department policy, officer training, and equip­ ment specification, MSP is widely copied but rarely equaled. When Chevrolet stopped man­ ufacturing the Caprice Classic, a favorite police cruiser, police departments nationwide waited to learn which vehicle Michigan State Police would choose for its next generation of cruisers. No other stale has such a rigorous criteria for vehicle testing, and when Michigan announced that the Ford Crown 'Xere'have never.bpen any denial of lake I rights and land access rights (though it could have been done rightfully per by-laws). They did abide by the regulations for many years, not complaining, until they misused the sys­ tem and were chastised. This obviously was­ n't to their liking and they started to cloud the issues and send up smokescreens to hide their shortcomings. Along with this, in the background, me oth­ ers (members and non-members) who are willing to stir the pot to increase the agitation. The temper flare-ups. their name calling, let­ ter writing battles, insults and subtle threats have increased and escalated into a legal court battle, " Rich is now in progress. Copies of all records have and will contin­ ue to be made available to all who request them. All minutes, treasurer's reports, tallies, b-laws and regulations have always been sent by mail or hand delivered to all members. So everyone has these and some have several extra copies that have been given upon request Any so-called vandalism incidents claimed by them during this and any other time have no basis of proof, no arrests, no basis ia fact, and should have been referred to local law enforcement If that bad been done, per proto­ col. they wouldn't have to blame the associa­ tion for not taking care of the matter. And they would have been shown there was no basis for their accusations. The only meeting that was abruptly closed was one in which me mbers of their side got unruly, disruptive, verbally abusive and attempted to militantly “take over" the meet­ ing. including the possibility of physical harm to one of the board members. There has been no public ridicule from any CLIA member. The innuendo that voting wrong may lead to "stalking, slashed tires, uprooted sprinklers vandalized propane tanks, contaminated ponds, damaged lawn mowers, etc." is entirely manufactured in their minds. Again, there is no proof of any wrongdoing. The power of the pen is one that can leave doubts in anyone's mind, as evidenced by this letter that was published last week. But "tyranny" is a word that should be reserved for cruel, oppressive and harsh use of power, not the everyday workings of a small lake association. It is always true that neighborhood mem­ bers move far a variety of reasons, including school systems, taxes, job opportunities, expanding families. Moving because some­ one told them that *A neighbor bad their tires slashed* or 'maybe the owners of the propane tank had a child who could have bumped into the propane line (vandalism?) and were afraid to tell — so blamed someone else* or *a brake line rusted through (and this seemed like a good opportunity to blame someone)" just isn't so. These excuses are just the overwork­ ing of logical cr illogical minds (possibly try- ing to get something started). Privileges (e_g use of pole bams, boat docks, oversized boat motors) have been leniently given over past years, and only recently because of this current upro.tr, has the lake association board curtailed its lenien­ cy and tried to follow the by-laws and regula­ tions to the strict letter of the law. If this is unsettling to some, then they may have lost their overall perspective of the situation. This lake association was formed to shelter the property owners from many of the outside influences they didn't like about other com­ munities, therefore there are rules and regula­ tions. Since everyone knew of the rules when they bought their property and were willing tr accept them (acknowledgment being the aebral sale of the property to them). They shotJd work within rite system and not against it Those who agree to the rotes by buying prop­ erty should abide by the roles. Charlene Buri. Delton Lessons untamed for Bush, Cheney Th the editor: Saturday, April 30. was the 30th anniver­ sary of the fall of Saigon to the North Vietnamese. I would propose that the two most impor­ tant Americans today don't seem to have learned the lessons from the last 40 years. They are President George W. Bushand Vice President Richard Cheney. Cheney did not serve in the Vietnam War because he sad he “had other priorities." Mr. Bush did not serve either, and it's not dear why. Perhaps they both should have been in Saigon. Scott Saudi. Delton What new business or industry? rw HMdoo. Banner Whet kind of new business would you like to see come to Barry County to bring jobs? Devoted to the Interests of Barry County since 1856 Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone:(269)945-9554 John Jacobs Fradaric Jacobo Vtoa Preeidert Preaident •NEWSROOMDavid T. Ybung (Edtar) Elana GSbert (AaaManf Edtor) Helen Mucky Patricia Johns rv >» r». . _ ., D<en txemer Fran Favorman Aaron Mead, Woodland: Greg Marcusse, Hastings: Sandy Kirchlnger, Hastings: Barbara Olson, Middleville: Nancy Williams Hastings: Blake Moore, Middleville: Sandra Ponseno KelyUoyd »a ■- tar. Mai c»e wesrover Hoathar Rood • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CtaaaMad tai atsepfad Montay twutf FW 800 a.m. to 530 p.m. “I think there is enough retail in the area, we really need industrial to bring in jobs.” “I think that we need some tool and die shops will help attract other manufacturers. I would like to see us attract some newer more technically based concerns." “I think it would be great if we could attract more different retail stores. I would like to see a home improvement store, like Lowe’s." “I wish we had more of the little stores we had downtown. It would be really nice to have a dress shop." “I think that another bakery, right on Suae Street and a shoe store would attract more people to Hastings,..c and then we would get other new businesses." “I think we need lots more businesses of all kinds. A home center would be nice too.” Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs tataurtptaa Mk CO par year to Berry County S32 per ywr m Motang countas 536 per year etaahan POSTMASTER Send addraae ctangaa IK RO. Boa B Haeanpe. Ml 490650802 Second Ctaaa Pottage Paid at HaeOngt. Ml 49058 �Th, Harting, Bannar - TNnda,. May 5. 2005 - Paga 5 Developers in 3-day forum visit ‘loved our community’ oy ruarcie vvesiover Staff Writer Let’s preserve our sense of community Sometimes the best way to team something about yourself is to have an objective outside third party come in and tell you. Such seemed to be the case last week during a three-day develop­ ers’ forum, when outsiders came to town as part of an informative series. Wha» they told me really wasn't surprising, but it reinforced my convictions about what makes Hastings an unusually strong com­ munity in a quickly developing fragmented and impersonal world. I had a chance to talk with our guests, who told me they wen; amazed by an old-fashioned sense of community Hastings has been able to maintain, despite the strong temptations and fallout from urban sprawl and modem American society's march away from con­ nectedness and toward selfishness and alienation. The developers noticed during their brief stay that Hastings still has f viable downtown that includes retailers such as jewelry and hardware stores, a pharmacy and restaurants still owned by local folks. This may not seem to be a big deal at first glance, but it’s not typical these days for large snd *mall communities in Michigan and across the United States You don’t have to go very far to witness the ravages of communi­ ty downtown business districts, the ruins of economic downturns, local plant closings and the proliferation of big box stores owned and operated by corporate boardrooms a long, long ways away. As little as a half hour from here you can see formerly vibrant and bustling downtowns that now essentially have buildings occupied by service industries, government services or much worse, are boarded up with nobody home. Many communities smaller than Hastings no longer have a down­ town restaurant owned and operated by business people who live and work here and have just as much, if not more, of a stake in the health of the community as anyone else. But as we’re told, as we were last week, that we have a good thing still going here in a community that still has a soul, a connectedness and pride among its people, we have to wonder how long we can con­ tinue to enjoy this good fortune. If we understand we like the quality of life in Hastings, we have to be willing to roll up our sleeves and get to work, when necessary, to preserve it Sometimes, all it really takes is showing up. We must resist the relentless pull of television that beckons us to stay home and not get involved in community activities. We must resist the constant lure of four metropolitan areas that surround us. from where urban sprawl spreads, and now creeps ever closer to our neighborhoods. We should support local activities and local busi­ nesses whenever possible if we wish continue our strong sense of community. Otherwise, in the not-to-distant future we will become not much more than a suburb of metro Grand Rapids. Kalamazoo, Lansing or Battle Creek. Don’t think for a minute that it can’t happen here. Take a threehour drive to the lakes area of West Oakland County and behold what Gun Lake could look like in about 20 years. A couple of local events recently disappointed me and made me wonder what direction Hastings and Barry County are headed: One ws» sMxate-rful -Lrw Day cmrSny Monday that honored humble community servant Earl McMuulh. There were far too many local attorneys absent. I noticed immediately, and asked, where were the lawyers? After all, we were celebrating Law Day in Barry County, the Liberty Bell Award was given to a local civic leader for service to community. But Law Day symbolizes the importance the laws the legal field has in our lives. The time is always the first day in May so there's really no excuse for many of the people from the legal field not to be in attendance to honor their profession and to honor a local person who has done so much for their community. The other disappointing news was that the local Red Cross office will be closed. Just recently I was in the office when a young family who had lost their home in a fire during the night was there thanking the Red Cross manager and volunteers for their rapid support when they needed it most. When the administration is moved to the Grand Rapids office, we risk the support we had with local people, helping local people These two deveopments may seem unrelated, but they are not. They both are two small steps away from that all-important sense of community and toward the fragmentation and self-absorbed lifestyle that could kill the quality of life we treasure here. I suppose we can’t do much about the Red Cross. That decision was out of our hands. But we can do something about ceremonies to honor our local heroes, about musical concerts like the Schubert mass at the First Presbyterian Church last Sunday and the wealth of amateur sporting events. We can be there because wc care. Tyden sale not a shock The news this week that the Tyden Group has been sold to Crimson Investments may have been a bit of a shock to some, but if we stop and examine the situation more closely, we should realize the move was a logical step forward. Tyden’s sale does not appear to be hastily arranged at all It was almost three years ago that Tyden began to have its own building constructed across the street from the Viking Corp, and since Jan. 1, 2003, the two companies have officially been separate entities. Tyden has its roots in Hastings more than a centniy ago when Enxil Tyden started manufacturing that famous seal, but generations later, his family. Dick Groos and his family, have become more closely involved with Viking’s manufacture of commercial and industrial fire sprinklers. So it made sense that Tyden would seek an investor that is a world player in the security business. We have been assured that Tyden’s plant and work force will remain in Hastings. Bill Alt will continue to manage the business and Community Development Director Daryle Benjamin-Forbes said the developers who were guests for a recent three-day forum “loved our community" and that they “made a connection” with the City of Hastings. After the Developer's Forum, communi y members and leaders gathered April 28 to discuss some of the highlights and informa­ tion. The forum worked with three developers. Morningside. Hines and HDC, io discuss the possibilities of five specific sites and the broader scope of development within the entire community. Developers examined what would make it more feasible to attract larger developers to the Hastings community. The forum began April 26 with a tour of the city and dinner. Then on April 27 there were breakouts with the developers. Having the outside perspective from the developers is important because they can pro­ vide honest opinions with no vested interert, said Paul Fontaine, a JJR consultant Some of the issues he coveted included the city's “well done" streetscapes and the over­ all friendly community. He noted developers like to know what the community vision is and that there can be two-way trust between them and the commu­ nity. The five sites were examined at from a big picture perspective. All were related to down­ town arid die additional draw they could cre­ ate. The “hometown” character of Hastings was an important feature the developers hoped the city would protect, build on and enhance. Benjamin-Forbes said. One key ideas was to have additional lodg­ ing opportunities that would bring visitors in for a full-destination location. Fontaine said the city need, to continue to maximize the asset of the Thomapple River and the riverwalk. When it came to bousing opportunities, Foctaine stresrcd having different residential offerings at different price points. Balancing offerings that appeal Io both residents and visitors is important for the city. When looking at the cornerstones of the vision. Fontaine highlighted the discussed areas including: downtown residential, public art, lodging, phase development, hp/modem. community character and access in and out. Fontaine said one important area is parting and that the city should never have a parking problem in the downtown area. He noted there should be design guidelines that don't hinder creativity. Benjamin-Forbes said they are working to have things in place to protect the character of the community. Having guidelines is beneficial to the developers because they know their invest­ ment is going to be protected. “Hastings is not in a poution where they have to take development." Fontaine said. The city already has many services and is in the position to have more control over what happens Fontaine encouraged the community to find vision champions that will wort to make some of the suggestions reality. He said it is unportant to have the commu­ nity see and support the vision of the down­ town. "Things are happening, now (you) mwd Sm fill in the details with help from iue commu­ nity." Fontaine mid. He also noted the importance of building relationships with other areas in Barry County and having opportunities for visitors during all the seasons. Hastings City Mayor Bob May said throughout the process 'hey got a “better insight" about development for the communi­ ty Many of the items covered, like the impor­ tance of the Thornapple Rive.- were high­ lights the city already knew to focus on. Bringing more attention to the river for people of the community was something that the developers stressed. “I think we go: tot of great ideas, (now ve need to) sort through them," he said. The next Bep is to take the recommenda­ tions and select what is the best course cf action. Benjamin-Forbes said there is a tot of ener­ gy around this issues and tots of great idras. the people who have worked fir so long for Tyden and helped con­ tinue its success will remain on the job. To be sure, there always are worries that we might be losing some­ thing when a local company is purchased by someone outside. However, this appears to be simply a sound business decision by an investor tftar watts to ke^pdfmjtt' moving IWWB. We hope business is good and Tyden continues to operated Hastings for at least another century. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics SHINGLES National Day of Prayer services YMCA plans planned today by area churches Family Day The public is invited to st least three com­ munity services celebrating the National Day of Prayer in the Delton, Middleville and Woodland areas today, Thursday. May 5. Methodist praying with and for the adults and anyone wanting or needing prayer. The Clergy Association meets for breakfast at 8:30 a.m. on the first Thursday of each One service will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. at month at the Prairieville Inn. All Delton area the Inward Man Fellowship Bible Church in churches are invited and encouraged to Prairieville. attend. The group’s purpose and goal is to This service is sponsored by the Delton work toward unity among the churches of the Area Clergy Association, which includes community in order to reach the lost in the Inward Church, community. Those who have questions or United would like more information about this Methodist Church. St Ambrose Catholic group, please feel free to contact Pastor Church, and Hickory Comers Wesleyan Daniel Hofmann, of Faith United Methodist Man Fellowship Prairieville Bible Church. Bible Faith Church. Church at 623-5400 Tuesday through Friday, Included in the hour-long service will be worship music led by Mike Huffman and 9 a.m. to 3 p m. A prayer service will be held at the Peace Jamie Ramsey of Inward Man Bible Church, Reformed special musk by Gordon Mitchell of Hickory Middleville, at 7 p.m. tonight. Church on M-37 north of Comers Wesleyan Church and Dan Everett of A ministry fair will be held before and after Prairieville Bible Church, a short message on the service, including the Alpha's Women's prayer by Pastor Bill Blair, of Inward Man, Center, Holy Family Catholic Church Food about what the Scriptures say regarding how Bank, to pray, ar.d the youth from Faith United Pregnancy Resource Center and the Caraway Old newspapers sought by Bernard Historical Society Street (children's program at Peace Church), the Barry County jail ministry. as well as others to be scheduled. The main speaker will be Myles Fish, director of International Aid of Spring Lake. Special music will be heard and a time of prayer and reflection will be given by pastors David Korsen, Tom DeVries and Norm Gordon Mitchell of Hickory Comers is Curtiss, as well as Chaplain Bill Mendendorp seeking old newspapers, which the Bernard of the Forgotten Mun Ministries and by oth­ Historical Society in Delton wants to pre­ ers. Everyone is invited to attend. A nursery serve and historical documents. “Local, weekly newspapers are a wonder­ will be provided. ful source of family and personal informa­ The Lakewood United Methodist Church's tion," Mitchell said. “We have some great prayer committee is hosting a National Day of resources in Barry County, like the Hastings Prayer service, also tonight at 7. Banner, the Reminder, the Nashville News. Shirley Dobson, chair of the National Day There have been other papers that have not of Prayer committee, wrote, “I can’t think of been preserved, such as the Hastings a time when our need for God’s healing inter­ Democrat the Herald, and the Prairieville vention has been more acute than it is right Press to name a few.’ now. Whether it be the ongoing threat of ter­ He said during the past year many issues of rorism or the continued erosion of the moral the Prairieville Press have been discovered in and Biblical principles upon which our coun­ local homes. try was founded, the challenges facing us are “We are asking the people of Barry County monumental.’’ to help, by looking in their attic or basement The service will focus on prayer for the to see if you have issues of old Barry County Lakewood community, nation and world and newspapers that they would be willing to will be led by Rev. David Hagel, pastor of the donate to this purpose," Mitchell said. church. The public is welcome. For more information about this project, call Mitchell at (269) 671-5756. I have had this rash that I thought was poison Ivy but my neighbor says It looks like shingles. What should I do? The Lakewood United Methodist Church is located one half mile west of M-66 on M-50. for May 7 The YMCA of Barry County will have a Family Day at Camp Algonquin on Saturday, May 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities will include climbing the tower, boating, field games, and crafts will also be available for 75 cents. Attendees will have the opportunity to have their picture taken with the Battle Creek Devil Rays team mascot and to browse the first annual YMCA garage and carnation sate. The YMCA Teen Center will have a lock­ in for all middle school students at the Hastings Community Center Friday and Saturday, May 13 and 14. The cost is $20 per student, which includes all activities. Information is available at the Teen Center and YMCA. Activities will include gym use, swimming, games, pool, air hockey, foosball, ping pong, as well as pizza, pop and ice cream. Sign-up sheets are available at the YMCA and Teen Center. For more information call Joe Edger at the YMCA. 945-4574. The YMCA Teen Center also plans a trip to Cedar Point for all high school students Saturday, May 21. The bus will leave at 5 a.m. and returns at 3 a.m. Sunday, May 22. Cost is $45 per person and includes trans­ portation and admission to Cedar Point Information and sign-up sheets are avail­ able at the high school and community center. For more information, call Edger at the YMCA. 945-4574. Stay informed on local events... Subscribe to The BANNER! Call... 945-9554 Shingles, also known as herpes zoster is the name given to a rash that is caused by the same virus that is responsible for chickenpox. The chickenpox virus that caused your chickenpox rash when you were a child never really left your body but lies dormant for years. As a person is under stress, such as an illness, malnutrition or simply aging, the virus "wakes up" and causes the rash we call shingles. Often times, there is no obvious underlying trigger to a shingles attack. It is more common in people over the age of 60, and those who had chickenpox before the age of one. Shingles is contagious but only to those people that have not had chickenpox. If they "catch it" from you, you will not give them shingles but they get chickenpox. Shingles starts with pain or a burning sensation with the rash occurring at the same time or a couple days later. It looks like small blisters that crust over. A person is no longer infectious after the blisters have crusted over. The rash is often quite painful due to the fact that the rash involves nerve endings in the skin. As the rash clears, often the pain also goes away but in about 30% of the people, the pain continues after the rash is gone due to nerve damage. Taking medications, sucn as anti-viral agents within the first few days of the rash can help to reduce the length of the illness and may prevent the development of chronic pain after the rash resolves. Drug treatment is often unhelpful if it is started three or more days after the rash starts. Pain medication and keeping the rash dean, dry and covered is often the only steps that can be taken. Shingles can be prevented by avoiding chickenpox and although that doesn’t help most of us, our children are now able to get a chickenpox vaccine to protect them against chickenpox and therefore they will not get shingles. Scott Brasseur, M.D. is certified by the American Board Of Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician for medical advise before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. €•541341 �Papa 8 - Thursday. Mr/ 5. 2005 - Tba Haumps Banner Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 .qx 328 S. Broadway Hastings, MI 49058 Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Urey Road. Dowling. MI 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 *.m.; Sunday School 11:0 un. . Sunday Evening Service 600 p.m ; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m_ MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E. Mam S’nxt. Middleville. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery, Pastor. Phone 795-9030. Sunday Mm 4:00 pjn. Fust Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m. Cunfwfowa: 30 minutes before Mau. Rosary Prayer 30 ST. ROSE minutes before Mau. CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 Jefferson. S. Father Al Rusnell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 pun.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Confession Satwday 3 J0-4:15 p m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. 49058 Senior PatorRev. Wm. Clayton Garrison. Service Tunes: Sunday School 900 aaa. and IIOO *_m. 600 p.nt (Small group* on 1st and 3rd Sunday nights). Wednesday: Dinner 5:45 p.m. Classes, 700 p.m. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Hofmann. 623­ 5400. Worship Services. 8:30 and 11 a m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 im. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. Pastor Daniel HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore, raauir. enurcn pnone cxrr945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings, Ml 49058. Rev. Bob South. Phone 945-2654 Worship Services: Sunday Sunday. 10:30 a.m.; School, 9:30 a.m_ “Member Churrh of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion.- 315 Center (corner St. Morning Worship; Sun. evening service 6 pm; Son Shhie Preschool (age* 3 A 4); EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH W. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007 Church SccretmyTreasurer. Linda Cobb. Office hours. Ton., Wed.. Thun. 9 am to I pm. Sun. Morning*. 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am of S Broadway and W. Center St). Tues., Thun, from 9-11 JO am. pm; Wed. 6-8pm Pioneer Club (Or K-5) (evening meal at 6 pm); Wed. 6-8 pm Middle School Youth A Sr. High 12.00-2:30 Youth; Wed. 7 pm - Prayer Mtg. Church Office: (616) 945-3014. SAINTS ANDREW A The Rev. Fr. Cl aries P. McCabe MATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (Irving). Rt Rev. David T. Hustwick Rector. Rector Mr. F. William Vbe'.berg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 a.m and 10 HI, a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a_m. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 aun. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 945 a.m Sunday School Hour. 11XX) a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 700 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham, Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 a_m.; Worship IIOO a.m_; Evening Service at 600 p.m; Wednesday Prayer BMe 700 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11 a.m.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED MCTHODIST CHURCH Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpote. Sunday morning worship service 9:45 ajn. Nursery provid­ ed. Sunday evening “New Beginnings" starts at 5:15 with meal. 5:30 adult small group, youth group, kids dub. 6:30 praise service. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men's group 2nd and 4<h Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ's Qmlters. Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Coming in January, exploring spiritual gifts study. Church website: Bible coun- vychapelume.org. Pastor Dave Wood Sr - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9.30 a_m Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a.m. Morning Service; 600 site at http'J/wwwxhurchaeek/net/ church/ andrewmatt/ or e-mail us at rtrevhustwick6i> yahoo.com. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville, Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a. tn. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M­ 66 south Nashville. of Assyria Mich. 49073. Rd.. Sun. pm.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys A girts ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616­ 731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann 623­ 5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and I1 a.m. Sunday School for ft ages at 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Worship Wednesday 6.00 pjn.. Evening Service; 700 p.m. Sr. TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E. Main Street. Middleville. Mich Rev Fr Lavery. Pastor Phone 795-9030 Sunday Mam 408 pm. First Friday Holy Hour 5 pm. Cimfr rrtnns 30 minutes before Mass. Rosary Prayer 30 minutes before Mass High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studio. Leisure Time Fellowship and WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grose Rd Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair acces­ sible and elevator Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10:30 am. Faithful Men. / This information on worship service \ provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: nieces. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 4. 2005 at the Assumption of the Virgin Mary’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Ferndale, with Father Andrei Alexiev officiaring. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. waxierly«sbcglob*l.nct Sunday School. 10 am. Morning Service, 11 ajn. Youth Group. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Gathennj. 7 p m PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Delton. MI 49046 • 269-671-4193. Pastor. Bernard Blah. Associate Ptotor. Roger Claypool Sunday School 10 in.; Worship Service 11 am; Sunday Evening Service 6 pm; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 pm. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchippersDeMumer. Sunday Wonhip 9:15 am. • Sunday School 10:30 am. HASHNGSFREE services using the traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For more information and Holy Day service times call (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory 948-9327. Visit our web­ and her husband. Gregory. Sbc is survived by her sons, Victor (Nelly) Luckas of Warren, Waller (Frances) Lukas of Freeport; a sister, Rosa Ilnicki of Madison Heights, six grandchildren; 12 great grand­ children; a niece. Emily (Roman) Wasylkevych of Oxford; and two grand "THE CBVKK Lf THB trtLDtSOOtr 5505 Otis Lake Road. Delton. Ml 49046. Pastor. Ronald Walterty. Phone -517/886-3773. E-Mail Morning Prayer. IIOO am. Holy pm. Evening Prayer service. AU £lla M. (Sally) Brainerd JUPITER. FLORIDA - EU» M. (Sally) Brainerd passed away al home on April Ti, following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was bom in Battle Creek, on November 5,1939. A resident of the Jupiter area for 20 yean, she was an accomplished interior designer and sales manager at the Yum Yum Tree fur­ niture store in Jupiter until her retirement in 2004. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Women of the Moose. She is survived by her husband. James Brainerd; a son. Len Coyne (wife Jodi) of Cocoa. Florida; a daughter. Marcy Person of Palm Beach Shores. Florida; one grandson, Kevin; four granddaughters. Reannen. Patricia, Justine and Janenna; four great grandchildren; and two brothers, Richard Duflo (wife Jean) of Port St Lucie, Florida; and Joo Duflo (wife Joanne) of Delton. She was predeceased by her firs’ (riband, Harold Coyne; her father Joan Duflo; and her mother and step-f^ner. Ruby and Dale Dillon. A memorial rzrvice was held at the Taylor and Modeen Funeral Parlor, 250 Center St.. Jupiter. In lieu cf flowers, coetributioos may be made in her memory to the American Legion Auxiliary Children's fund, T>5 US Highway 1. Tequesta. FL 33469. Arrangements were made by Thylor and Modeen Funeral Home, Jupiter Florida. McCallum united Sunday Service Times 9:15 am. Commun-ion. Jack E. Bowerman CLIMAX - Jack E. Bowerman, age 73. of Climax, passed away Sunday. April 24. 2005 in Bronson Hospital. Jack was bom in Middleville April 21. 1932, the son of Edward and Mercy (Beck) Bowerman. He served in the U.S. Army for six years. Jack worked on several farms in the Michigan area and later worked for the State of Michigan at the Battle Creek Air National Guard Base for 17 years as a custodian, retir­ ing in 1992. He married Joyce Sprague August 8, 1964. In addition to his wife, he is survived by the children of his Heart. Mark Bryant of Galesburg, Sean Pliley of Indiana and Bonnie Monark of Battle Creek; special grandchil­ dren, James and Bobby Bryant and Audra McClellan; his step mother, Edith Bowerman of Shelbyville; a sister. Barbara Hitchcock of Caledonia; brothers, Larry and Duane Bowerman of Middleville; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, William and Harold; and sister, Sandra Perry. Funeral services for Jack E. Bowerman were conducted Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at the Langland Family Funeral Home, Climax Chapel with Pastor Denny VeenKant officiating. Interment took place in the Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the charity of ones* choice. Arrangements were made by Langland Family Funeral Home, Climax Chapel. BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al RusseU. Pastor. A mhsion of Si Rose Cathoik Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9-JOajn. Praise A Worship 10:30 am., 600 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. ST. ST. TIMOTHY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 9800 East BC Avenue. Richland. MI 49083. Phone 269-629-9436. Join us in celebration of Ptartacuat Sunday. May 15. 2005 al 9:30 a.m We arc located in a wooded set­ ting. north of Richland on BC Asenoc. between M-43 .nd Gull Lake Drive. All baptized Christians are welcome to participate in the Holy Eucharist. Our church is bar­ rier-free. our people friendly and a nursery is provided. A free picnic, bake sale and quilt raffle will fol­ low the service. Nelly Batrukov FREEPORT - Nelly Batrukov. age 90. of Freeport, formerly of Warren, passed away on Saturday, April 30. 2005. at Thomapple Manor. She was born in Usovka, Russia on January 3, 1915. the daughter of Ivan and Vent (Gilinsky) Puzau. Nelly was raised and schooled in Russia and in 1946 she married Gregory Batrukov. They moved to the United States in 1951. settled in the Detroit area then later moved to Warren. She moved :o the Freeport area in 1996. Nelly worked at Henry Ford Hospital for over 25 years service before retiring in 1980, her last position was that of office clerk. She enjoyed singing, music and needle­ point. Nelly was a former member of Assumption of the Virgin Mary’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral and choir in Ferndale. Preceding her in death were her parents METHODIST CHURCH 301 E. State Rd. (Comer of State Rd. and Boltwood St across from Tom s Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling A Visitation, Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nursery available for all services. Sundays: Worship services 8:45 and 11:00 am. Quizzing Practice 8 JO am Kids for Christ. IIOO am Worship Service only for 3 A 4 yr. olds. & < yr-4th grade dismissed during announcements. Sunday School for all ages 1000 a.m. Aduh elec­ tives for April through August. Creation Class. Spiritual Warfare and Cafe Berea: Parenting by Heart. Sunday Evening Service 600 pm Itoeaday: 1000 am.. SCAMPS (Senior Citizens). Wednesday: 6:30 pm. Adults; Sing'n Share A Foundation Clam. Youth 6th-12th grade*. Children 2 yrs. old through 5th grade. Faith Weaver Friends. Thnnday: Senior Aduh Coffee Hour. 9.30­ 1100 am. Looktag abend: VBS. “Prayer Safari." August 1-5. 9 am-nooa. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hastings Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Anton. Pastor. Thursday. May 5 11:30 am. Holy Communion, 3:45 pm Clapper Kids; 5:45 pm. Grace Notes; 700 pm Adventur­ ers. Saturday. May 7 - 1000 am. Catechism 6; 200 pm. The Way. High School Youth Outing; 500 p.m. Holy Communion. Sunday. May 8 - 800 & 10:45 am Holy Communion; 9:30 am. Sunday School. Monday. May 9 - 700 pm. Women of Faith; 700 pm. Education Committee. Tuesday. May 10 - IO0 pm. Overeaten Anonymous; 700 pm. Altar Guild Meeting. Wednesday. May 11 - 1000 am. Wordwaxchen. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 900 a.m -Noon and 100-300 p.m. Friday 900 am-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:30 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshments. IIOO Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15. 930 and 11 am Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 pm., and the Praise Team rehearse* on Thursdays at 6:30 pm FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HASTINGS - Kay N. Forman, age 66, of Hastings, died Sunday. May 1, 2005 at her HASTINGS - Louise C. Conner, age 95, of Hastings, died Saturday. April 30, 2005 at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Conner was bom on October 31,1909 in Hastings, Oklahoma, the daughter of Ernest and Leah Matlock. She was raised in Hastings/Mariow. Oklahoma areas and attended schools there, graduating from Marlow High School. She was married to James H. Conner on May 5,1934 in Oklahoma. She moved to the Hastings area in 1946. She had previously lived in Oklahoma and in St. Joseph. Michigan. In 1949 she assisted her husband in the founding of Midwest Cemetery Lettering Co. in Hastings and did the clerical work for many years. She also worked for the former “Bullings Gift & Appliance Store in Hastings for 12 years until it closed. She then dedicat­ ed her time in the Pennock Hospital Gift Shop until failing health forced her to retire. She had accumulated 10,500 hours of volun­ teer work at the hospital. She was a member of Nashville Church of the Nazarene, was an avid reader, bicyclist on M-79 near her home, enjoyed crocheting, bird watching and feeding, and winter ice fishing. Mrs. Conner is survived by her sons. Robert (Sharon) Conner of Hastings and James (Gerda) Conner of Helena, Montana; six grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and one on the way. Preceding her in death were husband James on October 15. 1982; infant daughter, grandson, Steven Conner on April 12, 2003; two sisters <md one brother. Services were held Wednesday, May 4. 2005 at Nashville Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Alan Mettler officiating. Burial as at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville Church of the Nazarene or to the Pennock Hospital Gift Shop Fund. Arrangements are being made by Wren residence. Mrs. Forman was bum on November 1, 1938 in Hastings, the daughter of John Gordon and Dorothy (LeRoy) Williams. She was raised in the Woodland and Hale areas and attended schools there, graduating RICHLAND - Robert Bruce Jackson, age 81, died on April 28, 2005, in his home in Richland. He was bom on June 4, 1923, in Allegan County, the son of Glenn and Myrta (Carpenter) Jackson. Robert was a proud WWII veteran serving with the 126th battalion of the Seabees in the U.S. Navy. He was stationed in Okinawa. He retired from the Eaton Corporation in 1983. He was preceded in death by his brother George Wellington Jackson of Middleville, and by his two sisters, Jean L. Potter of Woodland and Barbara Hutchinson of Wayland. He has two surviving sisters, Margaret Buddemeier of Kalanu.’ro and Avis Martin of Hastings. Members of Robert’s family include his devoted wife of 62 years, Helen (Jorgensen) Jackson, with whom be lived within Richland for over 40 years. His children, William (Yvonne) Jackson of St. Johns, Pamela (Daniel) Hamilton of Hastings, and Bruce (Monserrat) Jackson of Cape Coral, FL; four grandchildren. Edward (Jamie) Jackson of St Johns, Marcus (Jennifer) Hamilton of Forest Hill, MD, Ann (Jason) Abraham of Mesick, and Heather (Richard) Laws of Hastings; five great grandchildren, Spencer Hamilton. Madison Rowe, Jakob Abraham. Gavin Hamilton, Lilly Anne Laws and Alexys Abraham; and numerous nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews. A military burial service will be held at Fort Custer. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the West Michigan Cancer Center in memory of Robert. Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren- Givea II nil I nal that can go on forever A gift to the Barr}' Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. in 1956 from Hale High School. She went on to attend Bronson Methodist Hospital School of Nursing graduating and receiving her reg­ istered nursing degree in 1960. She was married to Larry G. Forman on May 5.1962. Kay's nursing career spanned 31 yean, retiring in 1991. She did nursing in Hastings for Dr. James Spindler for five years and in Pennock Hospital. Her last 15 years as Nursing Supervisor in Pennock's Obstetrics Departmem. Kay was a loving wife, mother, grand­ mother and sister. She enjoyed knitting, camping and traveling. Kay is survived by her husband, Larry; son, L. Christopher (Lynette) Forman of Perry; daughters, Cathy (Dar)Leaf of Hastings and Karen Forman of Melvindale; three grandsons, Greg and Garyt Ferman and T> Leaf; sister. Sue (Jim) Henrickson of Berrien Springs; brothers-in-law, Lester (Arlene) Forman of Woodland. George (Marlene) Forman of Hastings, and Wayne Forman of Hastings; sister-in-law. Wini Cobett of Casselberry, Florida; niecea, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy and J. Gordon Williams. Visitation will be Saturday, May 7, at 10 a_m. until service time at the funeral home and immediately following services at a memorial gathering at the Hastings First Presbyterian Church Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday. May 7. 2005 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Willard E Curtis officiating. Burial will be at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Mayo ClinicRochester. MN; Hospice of Michigan at Grand Rapids or the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wrenfuneral-home.com). ______ Howard Kendall Buck______ | HASTINGS - Howard Kendall Buck, known as "Kendall." age 91. of Hastings, passed away May 2, 2005 al Moore's Aduh Foster Care in Charlotte. Memorial services are being planned for a later date, specifics will follow. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 5. 2005 - Page 7 Beatrice Helen Mishler Beatrice Helen Mishler was bom February 28, 1910 and passed away on April 29, 2005, at age 95. She was preceded by het husband Lawrence: three sons. Douglas. Lyle and Lawrence Jr. Her remaining son Richard lives in San Diego, California. She has 17 grandchildren. 20 great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren. She loved to travel. Bom in Lansing. Michigan. lived in Arizona for 15 years in the ’50s, then back to Hastings. She took several trips to Florida and in lune of 2004 she moved to San Diego, California. Her favorite past-times were working in the garden with dad. playing cards and She had many nieces and nephews and they came to visit her often. She was loved by all. There will be a viewing at Wren Funeral Home, 1401 N. Broadway on Friday, May 6 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Following the viewing, interment will take place in Fuller Cemetery. There will be no services at the grave site. Anyone wishing to attend the interment will be welcome. GIRL, Leandra Chantelle Swanson, bom at Spectrum Butterv. orth Hospital on March 17, 2005 at 2:34 a.m. to Paul and Shannon Swanson of Middleville. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 19 1/2 inch­ es long. Leandra was welcomed home by siblings ’tyler. Marissa and Ryan. BOY, Mason Patrick Sutherland was bom at Metropolitan Hospital on March 17, 2005 at 11:29 p.m. to Don and Connie (Hyatt) Sutherland cf Lake Odessa. Mason weighed in at 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and was 20 inches long. Proud grandparents are Jim and Ruth Hyatt of Lake Odessa and Clara Sutherland of Grand Rapids. BOY, Brett Michael Keeler, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 8, 2005 at 7:47 p.m. toKeri and Dave Keeler of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 11 1/2 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Alexander Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 14, 2005 at 12:52 p.m. to Stacy and Brian Fount of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and was 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Allison Grace Pickard, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 8, 2005 at 8: 10 a.m. to Dan and Becky Pickard of Freeport. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and 20 3/4 inches long. BOY, Payton Hunter James VanBuskitk, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 21, 2005 »t 9:29 p.m. to Michael and Katie VanBuskirk of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 21 inches long. HASTINGS - Joseph W. Rentz, age 58. of Hastings, passed away on Monday. May 2. 2005 at Pennock Hospital. Joe was bom in Battle Creek, on June 26, 1946, the son of Robert E. Wade and Opal I. (Renz) Wade. He attended school in Bank Creek and upon moving to Hastings, completed his edu­ cation. graduating from Hastings High School in 1946. Shortly after graduation be entered the U.S. Army serving in Vietnam until his discharge in January 1973. He was employed at Hastings Manufacturing soon after his discharge and remained there until his retirement in June 2003. Joe attended the Presbyterian Church as a youth. He was a former member of the Hastings Moose Lodge. Enjoying time with his grandson, golfing had become a hobby. He was preceded in death by his father, Roben E. Wade and his mother. Opal I. Wade. Joe married the former Charlotte Rein on October 5, 1968 at St. Rose of Lima Church in Hastings and she survives. Other survivors are his son, Joseph W. (Louann) Rentz. Jr. of Hastings, a sister. Michelle Davis of Hastings; his grandson. Cody Davis; a broth­ er, Randy (Kelli) Wade of Texas, a few nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the March of Dimes in his memory. Visitation will be Thursday. May 5. at 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Friday. May 6, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings with Rev. Carta Smith offi­ ciating. Burial with full military honors will be at Fuller Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing anti all your printing needs. Hodges-Hagberg Fryklinds celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. A. Earl Fryklind. will be hon­ ored at an open house on May 7, 2005. to cel­ ebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Friends and relatives may call from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at W.K. Kellogg Biological Station, Manor House. 3700 E Gull Lake Drive. Hickory Comers. MI. (For directions, www.kbs.msu.edu or 269-671-2355). It has been requested that gifts be omitted. Johanna Dulle and A. Earl Fryklind were married May 7. 1955. at the Church of he Immaculate Conception. Auburn. IN. Mr. Fryklind was a Postmaster in Delton. MI, retiring in 1985. Mrs. Fryklind d is a home­ maker. The couple's children are Gregory Fryklind, Michigan, Paul Fryklind. California and Rita Mullin. Illinois. They have nine grandchildren. Dr. and Mrs. Scon Hodges of Hastings along with Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Hagberg of Cloquet. Minnesota are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Melissa and Glenn. Melissa is a graduate of Hastings High School, and of Ferris State University's Dental Hygiene piogram. Glenn is a graduate of Cloquet High School and will graduate in May from Ferris State University's Professional Golf McKee-Gariinger Management program with a BA in market­ ing. The couple is planning a May 14th wed­ ding with a romantic honeymoon in St Gary and Charlotte McKee of Hastings, and Steve and Melanie Garlinger of Lake Odessa, announce the engagement of their children. Chri une and Bic. Christine attended Thvmapple-Kellogg High School and graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in genetics. She is currently attending Cent’s! Michigan University's Master of Physician Assistant Program. Eric attended Lakewood High School and Lucia. The couple will be residing in Brainerd, Minnesota where Glenn will be an Assistant Pro at tile Madden's Golf Resort. graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Hospitality Business. They are planning to wed on August 13, 2005. BOY, Tyler James Thomas Rose, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 21. 2005 at 8:46 a.m. to Dan and Jessi Rose of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 19 3/4 inches long. GIRL, Madison Jo Cheney, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 19. 2005 at 1:10 p.m. to Ashley Snyder and Zac Cheney of DellotuWeighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. Todd-Kenyon BOY, Caden Timothy, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 7,2005 at 303 a.m. to Tita Svete of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, David Carter, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 12, 2005 at 3:54 a.m. to Matt and Christy Jiles of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 12 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Zoe Ann Coker, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 18. 2005 at 805 p.m. to Nicole Newton and Joshua Coker of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Claudia James, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 23, 2005 at 12:03 a.m. to James and Cora Leak of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. Iris Tasker turns 90! Roy Bauman turns 104 On May 15. 2005, Iris Reed Tasker will celebrate her 90th birthday. There will be an open house given in her honor at Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa on that day from 3-5 p.m. If you are unable to attend. Iris would love a card from you. Her address is 625 Sixth Ave., Lake Odessa. MI 48849. No gifts please. Roy Bauman, formerly of Dowling, will be 104 on May 3rd. His address is Room 107South, 1200 Wright Ave.. Alma. MI 48801. His phone is 989-466-4570. Business & Industry GIRL, Alexis Jayde Sebodowski. bom at Pennock Hospital on April 9, 2005 at 4:14 p.m. to Michelle and Eric Schodowski of Charlotte/Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 inches long. PROGRESS » Tell Your Story... BOY, Noah David, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 20. 2005 at 5:13 p.m. to Tracy (Gusey) Smith and Andrew Smith of Clarksville. Weighing 8 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. What impact your company, industry or business has on Barry County, its growth, quahty of Wo and survival in the coming yaars. Advertise in the 2005 Business and Industry Progress Issue BOY, Maison Lee McDaniel, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 20, 2005 at 1:04 p.m. to Jennifer McDaniel of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 inches long. Published as an insert to the Hastings Banna in Spring 2005 GIRL, Mackenzie Rae-Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 7, 2005 at 1:37 a.m. to Lori Wasikowski of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Parker, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 14. 2005 at 6:08 a.m. to Kevin and Khristy Dam of Plainwell. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Morgan Vonda. bom at Pennock Hospital on April 18. 2005 at 4:56 p.m. to Steve and Jenny Smith of Freeport. Weighing 9 lbs. 11 1/2 ozs and 21 1/2 inches long. Christy Todd and Patrick Kenyon are pleased to announce their engagement. Christy is the daughter of Rodney and Robyn Todd of Vermontville and Patrick is the son of Mike and Linda Kenyon of Nashville. Christy is a 2002 graduate of Maple Valley High School. She is currently employed at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Michigan and attending Lansing Community College where she is studying photography. Patrick is a 2001 graduate of Maple Valley High School. He is currently employed at Quality Hardwoods in Sunfield. They are playing a May 21,2005 wedding. Usa this special issue to tell what pari your business plays in creating and maintaining Barry County's reputation as great place to live and work! Foxes celebrated 65th anniversary On April 29. 2005, Charlie and Evadene (Struble) Fox celebrated 65 years of mar­ riage. A dinner was given in their honor at the Adrounie House Bed & Breakfast by the fol­ lowing family members: Charles (Julia) Fox. Jonathan (Linda) Fox. Apnl (Don) Tubbs. Stephen (Donna) Fox and Charles (Loraine) Struble. The Foxes have 13 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Cards of congrat­ ulations may be send to 1969 Campground Road. Hastings. Ml 49058. Advertising Charges far Special Sectin Full Page....... $455.00 Quarter Page.. $185.09 Hah Page ....$265.00 Eighth Pago ... $135.00 • Spot Color $60.00 (per color) • Process Color $150.00 (per page) Don’t miss this opportunity tor your company to be a part ot this infor­ mational and histone documentation ot business and industry in Barry County. Call your Sales Representative today! 1269) 945-9554 . �Page 8 - Thursday. May 5. 2005 - The Hastings Banner .ylnnie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar The semi-annual rummage sale is going on three days this weekend at Fellowship Hall. Central United Methodist Church today. Friday and Saturday. Goods will be sold for $1 per bag for two hours Saturday. This I« a project of United Methodist Women of Tough love dad Dear Annie: This is a second marriage for both my husband and me. The only problem is my 30-year-old stepson. "Don.'' Don is divorced and the father of two young girls. Last summer. Don lost his job. Because he has a very big mouth and a lousy attitude, he had a difficult time Finding another. Don just started a new position, and his first day didn't go well. He has been living with his girlfriend and mooching off anyone who will let him. but his girlfriend is likely to throw him out if he loses this job. We have helped out with money for groceries, etc., but Central United Methodist. A big day is in store Saturday at the Depot Museum when the local Historical Society and the Lake Odessa Garden club combine to sell direct from a nursery hollyhocks, a vari­ ety of perennial plants and there will be for donations plants from the gardens of the cub members. The Garden Club takes responsibil­ ity for the flower beds at the depot. They meet at the depot monthly. The Women’s Fellowship of the First Congregational Church will meet at p.m. Wednesday. May 11 in the church dining room. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. next Thursday. May 12. at Lake Manor for a program featuring Arnold and L inda Erb, who will report on their trip to Russia. Also on the agenda will be the elec­ tion of three directors and the setting of dues for the coming year. Lori Fox of Portland will be the Ionia County Genealogy Society meeting speaker at I p.m. Saturday. May 14. with stories from newspapers of years past, giving examples of styles of writing different from today's jour­ nalism practices. Stories about thwarted elopements, dying moments, gifts given at weddings and more will serve as examples. Following the meeting, all those present are invited to help with a long awaited project. The new freight house is not yet open for the public due to delayed inspection, but mem­ bers will be able to transport some items from the depot to the commodious new room on the east side of the freight house. An invento­ ry will be made of every item moved Into the new quarters. The officers are hoping for a big turnout so there will be many hands to do the toting. Mrs. Helen Wait of Nash Highway fell at her home last week Friday and broke her leg. She was transported to Pennock Hospital in Hastings and thqn to Butterworth in Grand Rapids, however, her surgeon preferred she be taken to Blodgett for the surgery not only to handle her broken leg. but also her hip. which was replaced some years ago. This is a major procedure for a lady who is 93 years old. Her children who live nearby arc Larry (Joyce) Wait and Kathy (Mike) Scobey. Her younger sister is Virginia Yonkers. The cast of the musical “Godspeil” held its fifth performance on Saturday evening in the sanctuary of Central UMC. where they also held their first showing. The church was well filled for this final production. Cast members were from Charlotte. Nashville. LeValley. Hastings and lake Odessa. The five produc­ tions were held at Central UMC. Lawrence Ave. UMC in Charlotte, Nashville United Methodist. LeValley UMC south of Ionia. Fine singing, clever choreography and dialogue were some of the highlights of the production, which had many lines directly from the Bible, the Gospel according to Matthew. The cast included Jason Huyn of LeValley, Lakewood Superintendent Gunnard Johnson was one of six Ionia County school district administrators to speak to the Ionia County chapter of retired school employees. Seated is Rosemary Reahm of Palo schools, who also spoke. man and has put himself into this position, and he needs to do whatever is necessary to get out of it My husband is so worried be lit­ erally makes himself sick, and he's already had one heart attack already. Any advice? Sick of Giving Up My Future Dear Sick: Be very careful about putting yourself between your husband and his son. Don needs to accept responsibility for him­ self, but it would be better if your husband reached that conclusion. Remind Hubby that he cannot support his son forever, and the sooner Don learns to carry his own weight, the better for everyone. While it speaks well of Don that he wants to remain close to his children, he could use some low-cost coun­ seling to figure out why he can't get the rest of his life together. Too many excuses Woodland United Methodist Church Pastor Rev. Maty Schippers DeMunter was the speak­ er at the United Methodist Women’s spring breakfast. Lyndsey Hemming of Woodland. Kimberly Knoll of Nashville, Caitlin Arney, Jaura Lynch. Andy Patrick. Aaron Richards. Shanna Shoemaker, Bethany Swift and Garrett VanEngen. Mrs. Tim (Kim) Girvin of Morrison Lake and infant son were guests of honor at a baby shower Saturday morning in the parlor of Central UMC. Allison Thelen was a willing helper to hand the gifts to the mom. Shelly Reiser served refreshments after the gifts were opened. Eljah is to be baptized in late May. He has older siblings. The bams preservation group, which meets monthly at the Ionia Free Fair office had another session April 20. Plans are for having in exhibit at the 2005 Fair. Details about who catalogues which bams have yet to be determined. There are forms which are to be used, which will include type of roofing, roof style, siding, foundation, banked or level, and other details. Other questions involve the year the bam was built and who was the owner at Must have Gass ACDL w/Haz-Mat that time, along with current Clean MVR 1 Yr. Min. Exp. owner. $1,000 Sign-on Bonus Great Pay & Benefits The church calendars that were sold at the start of the year feature for May the First SEEKING REGIONAL DRIVERS 1-800-998-5005 Congregational Church on Fourth Avenue on a summer day. One unusual feature is the back side of a traffic sign indicating that M50 ahead is closed to traffic. If people keep their calendars as souvenirs, they will know which year the. Big road project was done on the south side of town. For months there was no traffic on one side of the street. Most of the time it was eastbound traffic only allowed. The Lansing State Journal posted on Tuesday the birth of Paige Ann. a daughter to Robert and Rhonda Wolverton. She was bom April 23. Paternal grandparents are Linda and Roger Altena and the late Randy Wolverton. Maternal grandparents are Dennis Luanne (Welch) Shoemaker. The Wolvertons recently purchased the Ainsworth farm an Goodmoote Road. Members of the Hamp family were making plans on Tuesday for a driving trip to Wiw»nsin because of the death of a nephew/cot’sin. son of Ruth Hamp Courtney. He was only 53. Members of the James and Pam Seibel family on M-943 east of Carlton Township have been called more than once recently due to the major health problems of Pam’s father. Kenneth Burtch of Wheeler, who each time was taken to the Alma hospital. M LAWN CARE MAINTENANCE (Summer Work) Temporary lawn care maintenance work available starting immediately for 20 hours a week at a competitive wage. Interested candidates should respond by submitting your resumes to: BUSS CLEARING NIAGARA. INC. 1004 E. State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 948-3310 Fax crop S1 bcn-usa.com oomizm Hastings City Bank HCB Mortgage Company INTEREST PRODUCT RArt. POINTS APR 30 Yew Fixed 30 Ynr Fixed -Biweekly 20 Yew Fixed 20 Year Fixed • Biweekly 15 Year Fixed 15 Year Fixed - Biweekly 7 Year Balloon 3 Year ARM I Year ARM 5S75 6 000 5 625 5.750 5J75 5.500 5.250 6 250 5.750 000 0.00 0 00 000 5.941 6.057 5713 5 «3I 5 4R4 5604 5.377 000 000 000 000 000 we cannot support two households and shouldn't have to. My husband and 1 are both in our early 50s, and we would like to live a peaceful life. Don's mother lives in the same town but won't let him stay with her. We live six hours away, and although he could stay with us. he doesn't want to be that far away from his chil­ dren. I told my husband that Don is a grown K463 7.611 Call Karla for Your Free Pre-Approval Today! 269-945-2401 All rate* effmut » of 42905 Annual PmenUfc Rale i APR i arc bated on a loan amount of $100,000 and a, Hmi m ,t fixed bawd on nxmlfil) paiTrwnt, rf $591 54. »0 w fixed b»» Wfcb pexmmu bawd -jQ 635 payment, of $’99 M 20 yr ft.cd bawd on 240 monthly payment, o' $69t 9?. 20 yr fited btwtchly bated «sn 444 bmeefciy payn enti of $353 36 15 yr fixed bated <« IM monthly paymcm. of U10 47; 1$ yr fired bmccUy bawd on .345 bt-eeily payment, of $404 24 ’ yr balloon bawd on S4 months payment, of $55H 67 •»* final payment of $89,910 59 3 yr ARM baaed on 360 nwithly paymern. of $5»357 for the lint 36 axanhe. then the say mem. arc vanaMe I yr ARM baaed on 360 mcmhly peymenta of $5*3 57 for the Gro 12 inoodw.tbea payment, art»enable MAINSTREET FINANCIAL CORPORATION, MHC NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the members of MAINSTREET FINAN­ CIAL CORPORATION. MHC. will be held at the bank's offices at 629 W State Street. Hastings. Michigan, on Tuesday. May 17. 2005. Polls will be open from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The annual meeting is to follow at 7 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to elect two directors and to transact any _>ther business that nay come befoie the meeting. SANDRA K. NICHOLS S^nKary Dear Annie: Is it necessary or proper for someone to say "excuse me" every time she clears her throat or coughs? This co-worker does have asthma. - Annoyed Dear Annoyed: It is never improper to say "excuse me." but unless the woman is right in front of you when she coughs, she doesn't need to do it every single time, especially if it happens frequently. You can nicely tell her so. Transracial love Dear Annie: You printed a letter from "Lots of Love in Ohio." who is concerned racist family members cannot handle her plans to adopt a baby from another country. When I planned a transracial adoption, some of my relatives refused to meet my son. Instead of becoming angry, I simply kept my son around those who were supportive, and they passed on details about him to those who kept their distance. This avoided uncomfort­ able situations and gave people time to over­ come their fears. I am now raising two boys, ages 12 and 13. They've become accepted members of the family, and their skin color is unimportant. — Dad in California Dear Dad: We're glad that approach worked for you. Here's one more: Dear Annie: When my husband and I told our families we were adopting a baby girl from China, my father assured us the baby would never fit in, could never learn English and would end up in a gang. He said the adop­ tion would affect my inheritance. I didn’t back down and told him to do whatever he felt was right. Several months after we adopted our won­ derful little girl, my father came to visit She wrapped her tiny hand around one of his fin­ gers. gave him a big smile, and his prejudice died that moment. I hope "Ohio's" relatives can learn and grow as my father did. — Colorado Adoptive Mom For Mother's Day: Dear Readers: Here's a Mother’s Day gift for the Ann Landers fan in your family. "Ann Landers in Her Own Words: Personal Letters to Her Daughter," by daughter Margo Howard, is now out in paperback. Publisher Warner Books. Price: $14.95 (in Canada $19.95). WANTED: BUS DRIVERS Delton Kellogg School is in need of bus drivers, routes available now! Experience not necessary - we will train. Must be able to obtain a CDL and all other endorsements. Applications accepted at the superintendent's office at 327 N. Grove St, Delton, Michigan, between the hours of 8:00 ajn. and 3:00 p.m. No to neutering? Dear Annie: I would like to respond to "Southwest Sufferer," who went through mul­ tiple miscarriages and whose husband refused to have a vasectomy. I am 45 years old and had a vasectomy 12 years ago. Here are the pros: (1) You will be doing your pan to reduce worldwide over­ population. (2) You can throw away those hated condoms. (3) Your wife will be relieved that she does not have to worry about preg­ nancy. (4) Your wife's appreciation can be expressed in many ways. Here's the con: (1) You will suffer 48 hours of discomfort after undergoing a quick, safe, simple procedure. That's iL However. Annie, while I un an advocate for vasectomy, no one should oe assailed for deciding against an elective procedure. Shooting Blanks in Connecticut Dear Conn.: We heard from hundreds of readers on the subject. Read on: From Seattle: I'm a 36-year-old mother of two children born via C-section. My husband is a diabetic, so elective surgery for him is mx an option. Let's face it, women are more responsible for birth control because it's our bodies that get pregnant Midwest: I am the father of five and had a vasectomy 14 years ago. It is a relatively minor procedure, but for me, sex wasn't quite the sane afterward. It wasn't macho pride. It was knowing that the possibility of creating more beautiful children had been taken from me. She should not bully him into this, or there will be other issues. Louisiana: Twenty years ago. my wife ind two small girls dropped me off at the clinic for a vasectomy, and they went for ice cream. When they returned, my ice bag and I were in the waiting room. Libido is largely between the ears. This is a character and maturity issue. I didn't do it for her. I did it for us. Texas: Tell her to check out Natural Family Planning through The Couple to Couple League (www.ccli.org). It's safe, reliable, nat­ ural and non-surgical. Camarillo, Calif.: I had a vasectomy and have had no ill effects whatsoever. Everything down there works just fine. You know what they call folks who use the with­ drawal method, don't you? Parents’ Massachusetts: 1 had a tubal ligation in 1980. It was done on a Friday, and I was back to work the following Monday. She should take her reproductive situation into her own hands. The least her husband can do is care for the children while she takes it easy for a few days. Wisconsin: Please tell her about "Naturalamb” condoms for those who are allergic to latex (although they aren't recom­ mended for protection against HIV). Up North: After our third child, my wife was scared of getting pregnant again and sex became nonexistent. After the vasectomy, our sex life was better than ever. Just grab a cou­ ple bags of frozen peas for a day or two, then hold on to your hat, 'cause you're gonna get some! Hammond. Ind.: If she doesn't want more kids, SHE should have the surgery. It's her medical problem, not his. Naples, Italy: Three years after my vasec­ tomy. my wife wanted a divorce. My second wife would like to have children, and so would I. but the reversal has been unsuccess­ ful. Boston: Oh, please. I had my tubes tied and was back at woik within 10 days. "Southwest Sufferer" is looting for somebody to take responsibility fa her. Pennsylvania: Her husband is a wimp. My wife says my vasectomy is the greatest gift (besides our children) I ever gave her. Our sex life is through the roof. Illinois: This poor wife has had seven pregnancies plus five related operations, and her coward husband is afraid of having a vasectomy? I had mine done in 1959. My sur­ geon friend did the operation in his office with me assisting. (My first career was an embalmer.) A few minutes after, I was walk­ ing to my car and driving home. My advice to him is to stop getting advice from his mother. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net. or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and readfeatures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. �Th. Hoang. Banrw - Thuraday. May 5. 2006 - Pag. 9 Financial FOCUS tom TIME to TIM! A lockdown memory lane... D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. Furnished by MAJ& From Ohio to Michigan, the story of the Endsley family Can You Achieve a Perfect1110"? How much money should you be saving for your retirement? While there's no one right answer for everyone, most financial experts recommend that you put away at least 10 per­ cent of your pretax income every year. Unfortunately, your fellow Americans are not exactly hitting that 10 percent mark; in fact, in 2004, the personal savings rate hovered around 1 percent. If your name is Bill Gates, saving 1 percent of your pretax income each year would result in quite a nice retirement lifestyle. Sadly, for most of the rest of us, a 1 percent savings rate is probably not going to do it Consequently, you'll want to ratchet up your savings as much as possible. How? For starters, figure out how much you actually are putting away. Add up your contributions to your employer-sponsixed retirement plan (including employer match­ es), IRA contributions and any retirement savings you put in your regular taxable Front (left to right) Mary Melissa (Endsley) Fisher, Nina J. Fisher, Thomas Fisher, (back) Leo George Fisher, Murel T. Fisher. by Joyce Weinbrecht Margaret Endsley, daughter of James and Deborah, was bom in 1843. While her family was living near Green Springs in Sandusky County. Ohio, she married Solomon Heberiing in 1865. She and husband Solomon soon came to Barry Qwniy. and by 1880 were living in Hastings. They had a daughter Hattie, bom in Ohio, and five more children bom in Barry County. By 1900, the family was living in Detroit, and Solomon died in Farmington in 1911. No death record has been found for Margaret. Sarah Elizabeth Endsley, youngest daugh­ ter and 11th child of James and Deborah, was born in 1855. By 1860, the family was living near Green Springs, Ohio, and in 1876, she married U.J. Rickel there. Sarah went by her middle name Elizabeth, and the nickname “Libby.” Sometime after 1880 the Rickels followed Libby’s siblings, who came to Michigan, and 30 years later were living on Thom Street in Hastings. UJ. and Libby had two children, both bom in Ohio; Arthur J. and Alice May. Arthur mar­ ried Leah Kittle, became a dentist, and lived in Lansing. Alice, a teacher, married Gilbert Parsons. UJ. was a plasterer all his life, and died in 1830. Libby had preceded him in death by four years. They arc buried in Riverside Cemetery, Hastings, beside their daughter Alice who died in childbirth, and the baby. George and Elizabeth Endsky's Children Silas Marion Endsley came to Barry County at age 15 with his parents. George and Elizabeth, around 1873. in March of 1882. he married Laura Smith, daughter of Sidney and Hanna (Nicolay) Smith, but they were to have no children. Silas was a successful farmer for a number of years, but in 1910 he and Laura moved to Nashville, where he owned and operated an implement and hardware store. Ln 1916, he sold the store and moved to 225 West Marshall Street in Hastings, where he spent his remaining years. He died at his home Dec. 29,1928, after an illness of two weeks and Laura died five months later on May 30. Ceorge and Elizabeth Endsley's oldest daughter, Mary Melissa, was bom in Green Springs, Ohio, on April 15, 1861. and at age 12, came with her parents to Barry County where they settled on a farm near Hastings. Melissa (as the family called her) married Thomas Fisher on Dec. 27. 1882. Thomas's parents were John and Jane Fisher, and they had come to the United States from Ireland near the end of the Civil War. John and Jane had homesteaded land in Hastings Township on East Stale Road. John and his sons were instrumental in building a school at the comer of Fisher and State roads. After Thomas and Melissa were married they went to live on the Fisher honicstead on East State Road, where they lived together for 48 years. They had four children. Two of their sons died while still young men, but there was also a son. Leo George, and a daughter, Nina J. Melissa died on Oct. 5. 1930. George Sherman Endsley was the fourth child of George Richard and Elizabeth Endsley, and was called Sherman or Sherd. He was bom near Fremont in Sandusky County. Ohio, on March 3, 1866, and came to Barry County with his parents when he was six years old. Sherman married Anna Elizabeth Fry, daughter of Abraham and Judith (Overholt) Fry. They bought land from Anna’s father at what was called Martin Comers on East State Road. Sherman cut logs to build a bam (a requirement if he was to have the land) in 1900; a bam, accounts. If you determine that you're not saving 10 percent, don't panic. You may have many years to go until retirement; if so, you can still get back on crack toward your goals. Even if you are within a few years of retirement, you can do a lot to help your cause. In either case, here are a few suggestions to consider • Increase 401 (k) contributions when you get a raise - If you have a 401(k) plan, you've already got a retirement savings vehicle working for you. Your money grows on a taxdeferred basis and you typically make pre-tax contributions, which can help lower your tax­ able income. To boost your overall retirement savings rate, increase your 401(k) contribu­ tions each time you get a raise. In 2005, you can put in up to $14,000 to your plan, or STOCKS The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. 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(You can also put in the same amount to a 457(b) plan, if you wort for a state or local government, or a 403(b) plan, if you work for a non-profit organization.) • 'Max out' on your IRA - Make a deter­ mined effort to contribute the maximum amount to your traditional IRA. which offers tax-deferred cantings growth, or your Roth IRA, whole earnings grow tax-free, provided you meet certain conditions. In 2005, yon can put in up to $4,000 to either of there IRAx, or $4,500 if you are 50 or older. To help your savings grow even faster, try to pot in full IRA contribution as early me year as possible; this will enable you to take advan­ tage of the power of compounding. But if you cant afford to put in all the money at once, make tnonthl' contributions. • Pay yrtiraelf ffst - If yoate saving money for rail uniat w a taxable brokerage account, contribute whatever you can on a regular basis. Of course, .ts not easy to put aside money for investments after you’ve paid the mortgage, car payment and all your other expenses. That's why you should “pay your­ self first* by setting up a bank authorization to move money automatically into thr invest­ ment vehicle you have chosen. By following these strategies, you may or may not reach that 10 percent personal sav­ ings rate. But at the very least, you'll boost your retirement savings considerably - and that's a 100 percent positive move. This entire site Copyright C 2005 Edwmd Jones Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Pledging to be Your Healthcare Partner which still stands 100 years later. Sherman reportedly had one of the finest farms in the county. Sherman and Anna had eight children, all boys but one: Ford, Sherman, Ralph Orville, Orton Richard. Gordon Earl, Lloyd E, Gilbert Milton. Cecil Lawrence, and daughter, Francis Marion. Francis was the eighth child, and only lived two years. Sherman died of a heart attack in 1922, with Anna surviving until 1961. They are both buried in Riverside Cemetery. Hastings. Sketches of their children will appear in the next generation. More photos page 15 Our Pledge of Service To You Each and every Pennock employee and volunteer has taken a pledge to be your partner in personal, professional and progressive care. This means we pledge to treat you with courtesy, respect, professionalism and compassion while providing the most state of the art healthcare in the finest possible facility. For more information, or to find a Pennock affiliated physician near you, call (269) 945-1PHY (1749) Pennock Partner, Kimberly Norris, M.D., Ophthalmologist Pennock HEALTH^SERVICES >6 .tl ?r<,te*5i0M1’ Pro’r«*i»e c> Ortner, in per»o«“V 9 The Endsley Farm 09541145 Visit us on the web at www.pennockhealth.com 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings �P«oe 10 - Thursday. May 5. 2005 - The Hastings Benner - - &*'* STATE OF MTCHK3AN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT-FAMH.Y DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING RLE NO. 2X5-24270-NC In the matter ot Cheryl Ann Chapman. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: whose address(es) are unknown and whose interoot in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing wifi be held on Wednesday. May 25. 2005 at 10.00 xm. at 206 W. Court St, Ste. 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 before Judge Wiliam M. Doherty P41960 tor the tonowing purpose ON THE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF: Cheryl Ann Chapman to Cheryl Arm Schwikert 4/8/2005 Cheryl Chapman 2865 Patterson Rd Wayland, Ml 49348 269-792-9298 TH® FIRM S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPO8E. PLEASE CONTACT CUR GRICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sale may be reectodod by the terectosffjg mortgagee, in thM«rant,yourdamagM,lfany,shattbaHmM. •daoUytoVwratumofflwWdanountlmdered at sale, p<u« Imareat MORTGAGE SALE ■ Datauti has bean made In the condMons al a mortgage mads by Scon G. Payne. an unmarried man. original mortgagors). io Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated January 21. 2004, and recorded cm January X. 2004 in Instrument 1121515. in Barry county records. Mfchigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof me sum of One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Rve Hundred Thirty-Eight And 52/100 Dollar ($129,5X52). including interest at 9.375% pet annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notfoe is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some pert of them, at puMc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hasttogs at 1X PM. on May 26. 2066. Said premises are situated in Township of Cas'.ieton, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the northeast comer ot the west 1/2 of the northv-est 1/4 of section 20. town 3 north, range 7 west; thence West 35 rods; thence South to Mud Creek; thence Northeasterly along the Bank of Mud Crook to the 1/2 quarter line; thence north to place of beginning also the north 15 acres, more or less, of the West X acres of the west 1/2 of the oast 1/2 of the northwest 1M of said sectton X. being al the lend on the north I/2 of the west, being land on the north side of Mud Creek at originally ran. The redemption period shal bo 12 months from the date of such solo. Dated: April 28. 2005 For more informatton, please caff: FC C 248.593.1X1 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-6822 Rte *046881FX mmomi NottcoOf COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This aate may ba rescinded by the foredooing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shaft bo Hmtted ooiefy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian Wysko and Tracy Wysko, husband and wife, original mort­ gagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 26, 2003. and recorded on December 2,2003 in instru­ ment 1118668, In Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Two And 95/IX Dollars (S1X.182J6), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wftl be foroctotnd by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part cf them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthmse in Hastings at 1X PM, on May 12,2006. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 17, Ridgeview, accordfog to the recorded piat thereof in Uber 6 of Plats, on Page 32, Berry County Records The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 8X.3241a, in which *tooe the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 14,2005 For mors information, ptease call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trot! & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 3040C fetograph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4047337F03 LEGAL NOTICES Mam Notice Of Mortgage Forecioeure Sate TH® FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN VJLL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rwednded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shaft ba limit­ ed soiefy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plue Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas Jeffery, a Stogie Man. orimnal mortgagors), to Washington Mutual Bank, FA, Mortgagee, dated March 7, 2X3. and receded on March <4, 2003 to instrument 1099511, to Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Tteo Hundred Eighty-One Thousmd Five Hundred Eighty And 67/IX Dollars ($281.5X.67). Including interest at 5 375% per annum Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hasttogs at 1X PM, on June 2. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township ot Yankee Springs. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 12 of Supervisors Plat Number 1. a Replat of Spring Beach Resort, Ritchie Woodlands Number 1. Md Lots 1 to 8 of Ritchie Woodlands, according to the Recorded Plat there­ of. as Recorded to Uber 2 of Plats on Page 77. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date ot such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600 3241 a. to wrucn case me reoempuon penoo snail oe ju oays from the date of such sate. Dated: May 5.2005 For more information, ptease call. FC R 248.593.1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Washington Mutual Bank. FA 304X Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Binghany Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4046222F03 omub Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This satemwybs rescinded by the forecioeing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shaft ba limit­ ed solely to tho return ot the DM mount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven Thomas Goodaon, a stogie man, original mort­ gagors), to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC. Mortgagee, dated April 25, 2003, and recorded on May 19.2X3 to instrument 1104621, to Bany coun­ ty records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-AR3 under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as ot June 1,2003. wfthout recourse as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Four Thousand Throe Hundred Ninety-One And 50/IX Dottars ($74.361.50), including Interest al 9% per annum. Under the power ot sale contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby giver that said mortgage will bo toroctooed by a sate of the mortgaged promises, or some part ot them, at pubke vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse to Hastings al 1:00 PM. on June 2.2005. Said premises are situated to City of Hastings, Bany County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6, Block 15 of the Plat of Daniel Strike'*: Addition to the City c* Hastings, according to ths recorded plat thereof as recorded to Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 11, except the North X feet of the East 4 feet thereof. i no reoempoon penoo snail oe o momns num the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 6X.3241a, to which case the redemption period shaft bo X days from the date of such sate. Dated: May 5. 2005 For more infuimatton, ptease call: FC H 248.593.13X Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee ot Ameriquest Mortgage Securities inc.. Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-AR3 under the Pooling and Servicing A^eement dated as of June 1,2003, without recourse 304X Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4054942F01 CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Fire Hydrant Flushing City work crews will be flusiting Fire Hydrants on Monday. May 16. 2005. In case of inclement weather we have scheduled Wednesday. May 18, 2005, as the alternate date for Hushing the Fire Hydrants. __ Thomas E. Emery Ctty Ctortt STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT - FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO 2005-24281-NC In the matter of Joshua David Huriess. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS todudtog: whose addresses) are unknown and whose inter­ est to the matter may be barred or affected by the foftowtog: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on Thursday. May 26.2X5 at 1.X p.m at 206 W Court St. Ste 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 before Judge William M Doherty P419X tor the foftowtog purpose: ON THE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF: Joshua David Hurless to Josh Bud Randall 4-18-05 Willard Cart Randall 1764 E. State Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING APRIL 13, 2005 - 7X P.M. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance Present: Lyons. Lee, Flint. Rogers. Hawthorne. Greenfield and Carr and seven guests. Minutes of the March 9. 2005 Regular Board Meeting approved. Minutes of the March 21. 2005 Special Board Meeting approved. Minutes of the March 29, 2005 Special Board Meeting approved. Vouchers and payroll approved lor payment. Treasurer's report for February and March accepted by voice vote. Meettog adjourned a! 830 p.m. Respectfully submrtted. Hoo«n nawtnome. uterx Attested to by. Jim Carr. Supervisor °“4’”4 NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given the’ the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing ior me rOHowing special use r’enntts. TABLED CASE NUMBER SP-5-2005 OrangovHlo TevmaMp. Location: Lindsey Rd., in Sectton X of Orangevtte Township. Purpoes: Requesting a special use permit tor a new township haft. to the AR zoning district. MEETING DATE: May • 2006. TIME; 7M P.M. PLACE: Community Room to the Courts & Law Building at 2X West Court St, Hastings. Michigan. Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties wiH be completed by the Planning Commission members before the day of the hearing. . Interested persons desiring to present thetr views upon an appeal eiftMt. wbafty or to wrtttog win be given the opportunity to be heard at the above man­ boned time and place Any written response may be mailed to the address ksted betow or faxed to (269) 948-4820 The apedai use applicators) is/are avaiiabto tor pubic toapection at tkw Barry County Pfenning Office, 220 West State tMisn Hastings, ftBchigan 49058 during the hours ol 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.(dosed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please caft the Planning Office at (269) 945­ 12X for further toformatton. The County of Bany wH provide necessary aux ftfery aids and services, such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materi­ als being considered at the meeting to todhridutes with disabilities at the meettogtoearing upon ten(10) days notice to the County of Bany. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown. County Admto«ranr, 220 West State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (269)945-1284. Debbie 8. Smith. Bany County Cterk Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sate TH® FIRM ® A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that evertt, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed eototy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marvin Brice Custer. It, a single man, original mortgagors), to Lender LTD DBA Lake State Funding. Mortgagee, dated October 29. 2003. and recorded on November 18,2003 to instrument 1117782. to Bany county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Nine And 29/1X Dollars ($106,949.29), todudtog interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in saiu mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part jf them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1X PM. on May 19. 2005. Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport. Bany County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 27 and 28, Yule' Addition (unrecorded) to Village of Freeport, described as; Commencing 4 rods West of Northwest comer of Lot-6, Block 12, Samuel Roush Addition. Village of Freeport for point of begtontog; thence West 8 rods, thence South 8 rods, thence East 8 rods, thence North 8 rods to point ot oeginnmg The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 6X.3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: April 21. 2005 For more toformatton. ptease call: FC X 248.593 1X2 Trott A Trott. P C. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4053817 F01 STATE OF MWHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate RLE NO. 04-24136 DE Estate of Travis Scott Woodwyk. Date of birth: 08/13/1988. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Travis Scott Woodwyk, who lived at 310 Cardinal Ct. MkJdtevifle. Michigan dted 09/30/2004. Creditors of the decedent are notified that aft claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Duane Woodwyk. named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court ai 2X West Court Street. Suite 302, Hasttogs. Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of puWcation of this notice. 04/27/2005 Thomas M. Riptey P40192 P.O. Box 616 Richland, Ml 49063 (269)629-9560 Duane Woodw^( 310 Cardinal Ct Middleville, Ml 49333 FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY WFORMATXJN OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE NOTIFY (248) 362-61XF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage, made by Nancy A Watson and John D. Wateon, her husband of Bany County, Michigan, Mortgagor to Flagstar Bank. FSB dated the 28th day of October, A.D. 2X1, and recorded in tie office of the Register of Deeds, tor the County of Bany and State of Michigan, on the 16th day of April, A.D. 2002, in Instrument No. 1078158 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for prindpai and interest the sum of $132,273.99 (One Hundred Thirty Two Thousand. Two Hundred Seventy Three dofters and Ninety Nine cents) todudtog Interest there on a 6.75% (six point seven five) percent pet annum. And no suit proceedtogs a! law or to equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of toe power of sate contained In said mortgage, and pursuant to ihe statute of the State of Michigan to such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on, the 2nd day of June, A.D.. 2006 at 1X o'clock said mortgage wH be fore­ closed by a sate at pubic auction, to tfw highest bkMer. ai the Barry County Courthouse to Hasttogs. Ml. Barry County, Michigan, of the premises deserted to said mortgage. Which said premises are oesenooa as lotiowj. ah inai certain p»ece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Hope, to the County of Barry and State of Michigan and aesenoeo as knows v ww: The North 8X feet of the West 1/2 of the West 1/4 (assessed as West 1/2) of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 23. Town 2 North, Range 9 WeeL together with and subject to rights to a noo-qxcluwvo ease­ ment for ingress and egress and pubic utfttttes over and across the West X feet and the North X feet of said West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 23. Commonly known as 86X Angles Run. Tax ID: 0^07-023-010-X The redemption period shaft bo one year from the date of such sate. Date: Aorii 2B. 2005 WELTMAN, WEINBERG A REIS CO.. LPA By: Daniel E. Best. (P-68601) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee - in1 i— — & > n .i- t/O., 1l.,O.a A. vrenman, wemoerg i>ets 756 W. Big Beever Rood. Suite 18X Troy. Michigan 48084 WWR404270905 TN® FIRM ® A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sate mey be rescinded by the foredooing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, ehaft bo limit­ ed sotety to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at oate, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made to the oondtttons of a mortgage made by WMtem Chrysler and Deborah Chrysler. Husband and Wife, original mortgagors), to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated October 9. 2002, and recorded on October 21, 2002 to instrument 1069773, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Franklin Credit Management Corporation as assignee by an assignment. In Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there Is daimod to bo due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand Forty-Two And 91/IX Dotes ($188,042.91), todudtog interest at 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice to hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, to public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hasttogs to IDO PM, on May 19. 2005. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 of Solomon Addition to the Village of Middleville according to the Recorded Plat thereof as Recorded to Uber 4 of Hats on Page 61. The redemption period shaft bo 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance wMh MCLA 6X.3241a. to which case the redemption period shoft bo X days from the date ot such sate. Dated : Aprii 21, 2X5 For more information, please call: FC D 248 593 1309 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Franklin Credit Management 304X Telegraph Rd Ste 2X Btogham Ferms, Michigan 48025-5822 File 4043484F02 TH® ARMS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTWG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY NFORMATIOR 0BTMMD WIL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IM ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has boon made in foe condMona of a mortgage mode by Jernes Afton Farrah and Ke* Ann Farah, husband and wife, to Access Moilgege & Anancial Corporation, a Michigan Corporalion, mort­ gagee. dated May 26,2004 and recorded June 7.2004 in Instrument Number 1128901, Berry County Records. Said mortgage « new hold by FV-1. toe by aooigrwnont submitted to end recorded by toe Barry County ftogtoter of Deeds. There is daimod to bo duo on ouch mortgage too sum ot Sixty-One Thousand Six Hundred Sbdy^our end 74/IX Dolars ($61.884 74) todudtog intereto to toe rate of 10.05% per annum. Under too power at sate con­ tained to too mortgage and toe statutes of the State of Michigan, nooce io hereby given tool too mortgage w* bo loredooed by a sate of too mortgaged premises, or some part of them, to pubic venue to too Bany County Courthouse in Hasttogs in Bany County. Mfchigan to 1X p.m. on May 26.2005 The oromioee are located to toe Township of Hope, Barry County, MfcNgvi, and are doacribod as: Lot 18 of the Vlage of Ctovotdote, according to too recorded pito thereof. Bany County Records. The redemption period shaft bo 6 montoo from toe date of such sate. untess toe property is determined abandoned to accordance wfth MCLA $8X 3241a, to which case ihe redemption period shaft bo X days from too date of too sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The *•= dosing mortgagee can reodnd too sei* t. aw event a 3rd party buys too property and ^-we io a simuftaneous resolution with toe borrower n toto event your dam­ ages. if any, are limited moiety to too return of too bid amount tendered sate. Dated: April X. 2X5 0RLAN8 ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor FV-1. he. Ao Assignee P.O. Br. 5041 Trny. Ml 48007-6041 (248) 457-10X Flo ’« 2690930 ASAP701326 4/28. 55. 5/12,5/19 NoMca Of Mortgage Forettenure Bate TH® RRM ® A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTQftPTNG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY It FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFTOE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aate may M reodnefod by the foredooing mortgagee* te that event your damages. If any. ahal be Mate* cd solely to the return of the btd amount toiv dared to sate, piue Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been matte to the conditions of a mortgage made by Ryan LEtoo*) and Tina L Eaton, hueband and wife, original morigagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Regtetratfcn Systems, Inc. as nominee for tender, Mortgagrxt, dated April 1, 2004. and recorded on April 2, 2X4 in Instrument 1124891, to Bany county recjrde, Michigan, on which mortgage there is daimod to bo due at the date hereof the sum of Ntorrty-Stx Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty And 07/IX Dottare ($96,8X 07), todudtog interest to 6 8% per annum. Under the power al eate contained In said mortgage and the statute to such case matte and ,•«>vided, notice Is hereby given that eaid mortgage w* bo foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, pt pubic vendue, at the Bany ' Said premises are situated In City ot Hastings, Barry County, Mfchigan, and are doacribod aa: Lot 6, Block 8, Lincoln Park, according to the recorded piat thereof In Uber 1 of Plato, on Page X. Barry County Records. ine reoempuon penoo snaa do o momns worn the date of such sate, untess determined aban­ doned in accordance wtth MCLA 8X.3241a, in which case the redemptton period shaft bo X days from the date of such sate. Dated: April 28, 2X5 For more information, pteaae cal: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee tor tender 304X Tetegraph Rd Ste 2X Btogham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite M54809F01 STATE OF MCfftGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY ORCUTT COURT • FAIRLY DMSK)N PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING RLE NO. 2005-24268-DE In the matter of Winona White, decareod. Date of birth April 16.19X. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: Thomas Zeis whose addressfoe) aro unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the foftowtog: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing w* be held on May 25. 2005 at 11X xm. at 200 Weal Court Street, Hasttogs, Ml before Judge Hon. WBtem M. Doherty P419X for the lottowing purpose. Take notice on May 25, 2005, to 11 DO xm. In the Probate Courtroom, Hastings, Michigan, a hearing wB be held on the petMon requesting that Martens Brewer, of 1122 Country Club Lano, Ashland, OH 44805. and Robert Jones Jr., of 1822 West County Road 592, Tiffin. OH 44883. be appointed CoPereonal Representatives of the Estate of Winona White, deceased, who lived at 6X Kaftogg. Nashvftte. Ml 4X73, and who died April 17. 2005. and requesting that the Last WIH and Testament of the Deceased dated September 4. 2X1. and ffie First Codidl to Last Will and Testament dated November 11. 2002, be admitted to Probate. I to also requested that the heirs at law of eaid deceased bo determined. Creditors of the decedent aro notified that aft cl sima against the estate w* bo forever barred unless presented to Marlene Brewer or Robert Jones Jr. named Co-Personal Representatives, or to both the Probate Court at 206 West Court Street. Suite 302, Hasttogs. Michigan 49058. and the named/proposed Co-Personal Representatives within 4 months of the date of publication of thio notice. May 2, 2005 Hudson Law Offices PLC Richard J. Hudson P15220 150 West Court Street. Surte A Hastings, Ml 49058 (269)948-9292 1122 Country Club Lane Ashland, OH 44805 Robert Jones Jr. 1822 W County Road 592 Tiffin. OH 44883 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 5. 2005 - Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES TMS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATIEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Frederick M. Anderson, a single man. to Cltifinanclal. Inc., mortgagee, dated January 29.2004 and recorded February 2.2004 in Instrument Number 1121566. Barry County Records, There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Eighty Thousand Ninety-Nine and 98/100 Dofiars ($80,099.96) inducting interest at the rate of 7.25% per annum. Under the power ot sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wffl be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part ot them, at pubfic venue at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan al 1X p.m. on June 2, 2005. The premises are located in the Township ot Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and aro described as: * A parcel of land in the southwest one-quarter ot section thirty-five (35). town three (3) north, range nine (9) west Rutland township, Barry county, Michigan, beginning at a oort on the forth and south one-u-jarter Sne of said section thirty-five (35) which lei 490 feet due north of the south one-quar­ ter pest of said section thirty-five (35), thence north 89 degrees 37 minutes west 264 feet, thence due north 330 toot; thence south 89 degrees 37 minutes east 264 feet, thence due south 330 feet to the point of beginning. Rutland Township, Barry County. Michigan. Issa and except the fofiowing described property: A parcel of land in the southwest one quarter al section 35. town 3 north, range 9 west, described astofiows: Beginning at a point on the north and south one quarter line of said section 35. which les due north of the south one-quarter poet of-said-section 35, 490 feet; thence north 89 degrees 37 minutes west 264 feet; thence duo north 150 feet, thence south 89 degrees 37 minutes east 264 feet; thence due south 150 toot to the place of beginning. Rutland Township, Barry county. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 96003241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate TO ALL PURCHASERS: The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, If any. are fimfied sotefy to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: May 5.2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Citrfinancial, Inc., As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 293.0072 °*4,,u Notice Of Mortgage Forectosure Sate THtt ARM ® A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the forecioeing mortgagee. In MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condMons of a mortgage made by Daniel Karthan, a sirgio man. and Shelley A McGhee, a single women, original mortgagors), to Option One Mortgage Corporation, A California Corporation, Mortgagee, dated January 26, 2004, and recorded on February 11. 2004 in instrument 1122094, in Bany county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand Four Hundred Eighteen And 16/100 Dollars (S114.418.16), including interest at 7.45% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wfll be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, al public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 X PM. on May 12,2005. Said promises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1A4 of Section 3, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of said Section 3; thence North on Section line 132 toot; thence East pa/«u'.si with South Section fine 170 toot; thence South panM with said Section line 132 tost to said South Section line ; thence West on said Section line 170 feet to the place of beginning, except a parcel deeded to Michigan State Highway Commission described in Liber 309 of Deeds on Page 97. in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Bany County, Michigan. subject to easements over the South 33.00 to«l thereof tor pubfic highway pur­ poses. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date al such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 14. 2005 For more Information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trot! & Trott, PC. Attorneys For Option One Mortgage Corporation. A California Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #053623F01 ommm Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale TH* RRM IB A DEBT COLL ECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAl N WILL BE USED FOR TH AT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condMons of a mortgage made by Robert Barton aka Robert G. Barton and Amanda Barton aka Amanda L Barton, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Oak Str&ei Mortgage LLC, Mortgagee, dated August 6. 2003, and recorded on August 12. 2003 in irwtrumeni 1110863, in Bany county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE IN SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK ONE AS TRUSTEE FOR CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON MBS 2003-AR28 as assignee by ar assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty Thousand Four Hundred Forty­ Eight And 82/100 Dofiars ($180,448.82). including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sate frmtained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wifi be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part at them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM, on May 26, 2005. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast fractional 1/4 Section 6, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township. Bany County. Michigan, described as: Commencing al the East 1/4 comer of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 35 seconds West 1334.36 feet along the South line of said Northeast 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes 27 seconds West 890.0 feet along the East fine of said East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 to the point of beginning; tnence South 89 degrees 46 minutes 35 seconds West 666.92 feet; thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes 10 seconds West 250.0 toet along the West me of said East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 35 seconds East 666.83 toet; thence South 00 degrees 20 minutes 27 seconds East 250.00 feet along the East line of said East 1/2 ot the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 to the Point ot Beginning. Subject to and togeth­ er with an easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes over the East 66 toot of the South 940 toet of said East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated: April 28. 2005 For more Information, please call: FC D 248.593 .1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE IN SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK ONE AS TRUSTEE FOR CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON MBS 2003-AR28 30400 TWbphRd-Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte F053482F01 Foreclosure Notice (All Counties) THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgag# made by Kennsth Mites, a single man to “MERS" Is Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. MERS is a separate corporation that is acting solely as a nom­ inee for Lender and I enefor's successors and assigns. MERS is the mortgagee under this Security Instrument. Lender is Investald Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 5, 2004, and recorded on March 19, 2004, in Document Number 1123927. Barry County Records. Michigan, ffignad by said Mortgagee on which mortgage there ia claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of seventy five thousand five hundred seventy eight and 01/100 Dofiars ($75,578.01), including interest at 6.650% per annum. Under the power of sate contained In said mort­ gage and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided. notice ia hereby given that said mortgage w« be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1D0 o'clock p.m. on Thursday. June 9, 2005. Said promisee are situated in the Township of Castleton, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN A PARCEL OF LAND TITLE IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SEC­ TION 33, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH­ WEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE SOUTH 624 FEET; THENCE EAST 264 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 624 FEET. THENCE WEST 264 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING PARCEL #06-050-033-000-010-00 AS COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3649 DEVIND RD . NASHVILLE. Ml 49073. The redemption period shall be 1 year from the dated such sate. Dated: April 22. 2005 •MERS’ is Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. MERS is a separate corporation theat is actinj solely as a nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns. MERS is the mortgagee under this Security Instrument. Lender is Imestaid Corporation. Mortgagee Richard A. Green, Attorneys, 30150 N. Telegraph Rd.. Ste. 4444 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 (248) 540-7665 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOS E. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the forecioeing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shell be limit­ ed sotoiy to the return of the bid amount ton- MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean m*te in the conditions of a mortgage made by Helen Miller and Linda Wellman, tenants in common, original mortgagor(s). to Access Mortgage & Financial Corp., a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated January 12, 2004, and recorded on January 21. 2004 in instrument 1121040, In Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to LaSalle Bank National Association as Trustee tor Securitized Asset investment Loan Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2004-4 as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Four Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Five And 76/100 Dollars ($74,245.76). includ­ ing interest at 9.25% per annum. Under the power of sate contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate uf the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM, on May 26, 2005. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: Lot 29. of AW. Phitep's Addition to the Vfltoge of Nasnvtue. accoroing io me recoraeo ptat tnereoi. as recorded in Uber 1 of plats on Page 18 Parcel 2: Also conveying the South 1/2 of the parcel of land described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of Lof 28, of A W. PhKps Addition to the Village of Nashville for a place of beginning; thence South to the Northwest comer of Lot 29 of said AW. Phillips Addition to the Village of Nashville; thence East 132 toet to the Northear uomer of said Lot 29, thence North to the Southeast comer of the afore­ said Lot 26; thence West 132 toet to the place of beginning. Subject to an easement tor ingress and egress as recorded in Uber 487 on Page 626. Also conveying an easement for purposes of ingress and egress over the North ’/2 of that parcel of land described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of Lot 28, of A W. Phflfips Addition to the Village of Nashville tor a place of beginning; thenco South to the Northwest comer of Lot 29 of said A W. PhMpa AddNon to the VMage of Nashville; thence East 132 foe! to the Northeast comer of said Lot 29, thence North to the Southeast comer of the aforesaid Lot 28; thence West 132 toet to the place of beginning. Said easement being recorded in Uber 487 on Page 629. Said easement being subject to an easement held by Darrell Clements and Joanne Clements lor parking a motor vebkteon the East 26 feet thereof. And P arcs I 2 above having a reservation ot an easement for purposes of parking a motor vehicle on the East 28 toet thereof reserved to the owner of Lot 99 of said AW. Ptofitpa ammo* to toe vwageof Nashvfito. i ne reoempuon penoo snan oe o momns rrom the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in wmen case me reoempiion penoo snail De ou oays from the date of such sate. Dated. April 26, 2005 For more inkxmation, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys For I aSafls Bank National Association as Trustee for Securitized Asset Investment Loan Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2004-4 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #054559F01 o^.om NOTICE QF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WHJJAM AZKOUL PC. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. Default having been made in the conditions o! a real estate mortgage made by David Kuzava, a sin­ gle man, of 118 East Court Street. Hastings, Michigan 49056. and Bond Mortgage & Investment Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under the taws of the State of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern, SE. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507. dated September 22, 2003, and recorded on September 24, 2003, in Instrument Number 1114063, of the Bany County Register of Deeds, and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum ot Thirty Nine Thousand Two Hundred Thirty Dollars and Forty Seven Cents ($39,230.47) and no suit or proceed­ ings at law having been instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sate contained In the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on June 2, 2005, at 1 DO p.m. the undersigned will sen at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Bany, at public venue to the highest bidder tor the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid said Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sale, including attorney's fees allowed by law. tie premises in said mortgage located in the City of Hastings, Barry County and which are described as follows: Lot 601 and the West 1/2 of Lot 602 ol the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, subject to the party wall agreement recorded February 7,1951 in Uber 222 of Deeds on Page 211, Bany County Records. Parcel #06-55-201-177-00 which has an address of 118 East Court. Hastings. Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be (6) months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCL 800.3241 in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Bond Mortgage & Investment Corporation 2007 Eastern, SE Grand Rapids. Ml 49507 Dated: April 22. 2005 Drafted by: William M Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa Avenue. NV. Suite 205-C Grand Raptos. Ml 49503 (316) 456-1315 mooh CHEMICALBANKSHORELINE NOTICEOfMORIGAGE The Future Advance Mortgage given by Thomas B. Wolfert and JHliane Wolfert, husband and wife (•Mortgagor), to Chemical Bank Shoreline (the •Bank’), dated January 14, 2003, and recorded on January 21, 2003. as Document No. 1095815, Barry County Register of Deeds, as amended by the Amendment to Future Advance Mortgage dated October 11. 2004, and recorded on October 13, 2004, as Document No. 1135390, Barry County Register of Deeds (the ’Mortgage’), la In default The amount due on the Mortgage at the date of this notice, tor principal, interest (accruing at 9.25% per annum), toes, expenses and late charges is the sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand One Hundred Thirteen and 37/100 Dofiars ($106,113.37). Notice Is given that the Mortgage w« be fore­ closed by sate of the premises described below at pubfic auction to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, on Thursday. May 19. 2005, at 1D0 p.m. tor the pur­ pose of satisfying the amounts due on the Mortgage, together with interest, legal coats, statu­ tory attorneys* fees and also any taxes and insur­ ance that the Bank pays on a prior to the date of sate. The premises to be sold at the sale are described as follows: The land, premises and property situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, County of Bany, Michigan, described as: Lot 18 and 19, and that part of Lot 17. of Oakwood Shores Piat. Described as beginning at the comer common to Lots 17 and 18 at a point on Oakwood Drive; thence Southeasterly along the Easterly line of Lot 17, X feet; thence Southwesterly parallel with the lot line common to Lots 17 and 18, to the Southwesterly line of Lot 17; thence Northwesterly along said Westerly line to Lot 17.30.0 feet; thence Northeast along the tot fine common to Lota 17 and 18. 99.8 feet to the beginning. Section 7. Town 3. North. Range 10 West. Yankee Springs Townshfo. Barry County. Mfchigan. Tax Parcel Nos. 08-16-140011-00 and 08-16­ 140012-00. More commonly known as: 12565 Oakwood Shores Rd., Wayland. Mfchigan 493480055. The rede>nption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sate. Dated: April 21. 2005 CHEMICAL BANK SHORELINE By: Bruce R. Grubb (P27632) Its: Attorney Bruce R. Grubb Vamum. Riddering. Schmidt & Howlett LLP Attorneys lor National Bank of the Midwest 251 N. Rose Street. 4th Floor Kalamazoo Ml 49007 omoms 1110633.1 Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sato THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thto eato may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, chan bo HmHod eotafy to the return of foe bid amount ten­ dered at sale, pkis intereet MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the corxfttions of a mortgage made by Christopher Barker and Judy Barker, hia wfto, who executes this insfrvment lor the sole purpose of subordinating her dower and homestead interest to the lion of this mortgage, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for tender, Mortgagee, dated February 12. 2003, and recorded on March 3 , 2003 in instrument 1098724, in Bany county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, aa Trustee for the regis­ tered holders of CDC Mortgage Capital Trust 2003hf?, Mortgage Pass-Through CytWfcwtes, Series 2003-HE2 as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Seven Hundred Three And 10/100 Dofiars ($118,703.10), including interest at 8.9% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wfll be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM. on May 26. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Mfchigan. and are described as: Commencing at a point wt»^>r Lammers Road Inter­ sects the West line of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 14, Town 2 North, Range west, tnence Norm on saw west wne or me Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4,10 rods, thence East 20 rods; thence South 20 rods; thence West to center of Lammers Road; thence Northwesterly along the center of Lammers Road to the place ol beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: April 28. 2005 For more information, please call: FC J 248.503.1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee lor the registered holders of CDC Mortgage Capital Trust 2003-HE2, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2003-HE2 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #045543F04 o—<» Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert M. VanHaitsma Jr., a married man and Kathy VanHaitsma. his wtie. original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Etecfronfc Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated February 25.2004, «to recorded on March 4. 2004 in instrument 1123177. in Bany county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there ia daimod to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Nine Thousand Rvo Hundred Forty­ Seven And 15/100 Dofiars ($109,547.15). including interest at 7.75% per annum Under the power of sole oontainod in sold mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice ia hereby given that said mortgage w« be forectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premtoos. or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Heslinga at 1 DO PM. on May 12.2005. Said premises are situated in Township rf Sony. Bany County. Mfchigan, and aro Jeecribed aa: Commencing at the Southeast cumer of Section 9. Town 1 North. Range 9 YreaL Barry Township. Bany County. Mfchigan; thence North 00 degrees 41 minutes 40 second* Wrot, 831.00 toot along the East lino of said Serifon; thor.ee North 89 degrosa 34 minutes 13 ooor.xto Wool. 1.292.45 toot; thence North 00 degrew. 50 mmutes 54 seconds West. 272.44 toot along the West fine o foe East 1/2 of the Southeast 1 /4 of said Section to vho true point of beginning; thence North 00 degrees JO minutes 34 seconds West. 293.89 toot along aaM West fine; thence South 89 degrees 43 minutes 5? seconds East. 380.07 feet; thence South 00 degrees 50 min­ utes 34 seconds East. 293.89 teat; thence No.* 89 degrees 43 minutes 51 seconds West, 380.07 toot to the Point of Beginning Subject to oaeormro tor pubic highway purposes tor Kingsbury Road The redemption period shall bo 6 months Iron the date of such atoe. unteoa determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption poriM shall be X days from the date of such sale. Dated: April14,2005 For more k blur mation, please cal: FC R 248.593 1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Mfchigan 48025-5822 Fite #034983F02 wmmw Notice Of Mortoage Foreetoetwe Sato THS RRM 8 A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATON WE OfJTAHi WHX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE- PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW r YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. ATTk PURCHASERS: Thto eeto wy be that event, your demegee. W any, aheH bo HmHad ootoly to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at cate, plus intereet MORTGAGE SALE - Default hoe boon made in the condMons of a mortgage made by Steven M. Lunog and Chasfry L Lunog, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated April 12, 2004. and recorded on April 20. 2004 in instrument 1126092, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wofls Fargo Bank. N.A. as Trustee for the Benefit of the OrtificwtetoWfora of Asset-Backed Pare Through Certificates, Series 2004-WCW2 as asai^ tee by an assignment, on which mortgage there Is daimod to bo duo at 9m date hereof the sum of Seventy Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-One And 2SH00 Dofiars ($70,461.25), induing intereet at 10% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that add mortgage wfll bo foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM. on May 26. 2005. Said premises are situated In Township of Orangeville, Bany County, Mfchigan, and are described as: That part of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 18, Town 2 North, Rango 10 West described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 of said Section; thence South 90 degrees X minutes West 1753.67 feet etong the North too of said Southeast 1/4 to the piece of beginning, thence South X degrees 54 minutes 16 seconds East 497.18 foot along the East toe of the West 913 toet of said West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 55 minutes 49 seconds West 220.0 feet along the South too of the North 3/16 of said West 1/2 of the Soutiwaet 1/4; thence North X degrees 54 minutes 16 seconds West 498.91 feet; thence North X degrees X minutes East 220.0 toot along the North toe of said Southeast 1/4 to the place of beginning. Subject to highway right of way for Sadcfier Road. The redemption period shal bo 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordyce wfth MCLA 6X 3241a, In which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such solo. Dated: April 28. 2005 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Wofis Fargo Bank. NA as Trustee tor the Benefit of the Certiffcatehokfore of AssetBacked Pass Through Certificates. Series 2004WCW2 304X Telegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte #054585F01 Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. �P«g» 12 — Thursday, May 5, 2005 - The Hastings Banner GFWC-Gun Lake Area Club scholarship benefit planned The annual General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC)-Gun Lake Area scholarship benefit will be held Thursday, May 12, at Historic Bowens Mills. Club President Judy Smith said reserva­ tions are a must because seating is limited. A donation of $25 is requested of those attend­ handcrafted “tote of many colors’’; shrimp dinner for four, prepared and served by club President Judy and Doyle Smith; handcrafted stoneware bowl with leaf motif; Ladies Gold Seiko Watch from Goldsmith Jewelers; and ing. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for hors major credit cards. The buffet dinner will be catered by Janet Pavlak from Hopk:ns and includes salad, chicken cordon bleu: rolls and butter, red skinned potatoes and two vegetables. The dessert buffet will be prepared by GFWC Gun Lake Area members. Guests will dine on tables creatively deco­ rated by club women. The tables will be judged and “token’ awards presented as well. “There is something for everyone at the d’ocuvres, musical performances and an art exhibit by this year’s scholarship recipients. An auction is planned for after dinner. Donated items will be on display for atten­ dees to browse. The auction itens will incude a week’s stay at Brocke.* Place cottage, a five-minute walk to Lake Michigan in Grand Haven; Grand Rapids Griffins hockey tickets; original art pieces from Bridge Street (Plainwell) and Jefferson Street (Hastings) Galleries; special items from local artists Rosemarie Redding (Shelbyville) and Betsy Ratzsch (Ada); a know you needed. You’ll be glad you did” This benefit dinner and auction funds four Premier Senior Scholarships, four Fine Arts Scholarships and four scholarships for the medical field. Each high school in the Gun Lake area has received $1,500 in scholarships this year. Students from Delton-Kellogg, Martin, Wayland-Union and ThomappleKcllogg high schools can follow their plans for the future a little easier with the help of the community's businesses and the GFWC-Gun Lake Area Women’s Club. “Our Community Business Directory, available at the event, is funded by advertis­ ing from area businesses. These directories have become a staple phone-side book,” said club member Fran Leonard, “and will be available at area businesses after the event." For reservations or more information, call (269) 795-2523, 795-1268, or 795-8731. Deadline for reservations is Monday, May 9. two dozen yellow roses. Purchases can be made by cash, check and event" said Smith. “Come and meet our scholarship winners, eat great food, support our scholarship fund and (hopefully) take home a unique and special item you didn’t Fish Shack cuts ribbon, plans grand opening Saturday, May 7 The Fish Shack in Old Downtown Middleville ceteixated Its ribbon cutting with fan­ fare, members of the Barry County Chamber of Co amerce, toc.il dignitaries and (am­ ity. They are welcoming the public to their grand opening on Saturday, May 7 where Rob Frisbie says, * Come experience Barry Counties best fish, seafood, chicken and munchies. Our gizzards are outstanding. You will love Terry's special recipe batter.* The Fish Shack is located just east of Highway M-37, near Ihe Thomappte River, Stagecoach Park and the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail. Grand opening tun begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday. ONE DAY ONEY Apparel Event & Sidewalk Sal Barry County Economic Development Alliance In coiijunction with The Manufacturers’ Round Table presents... Barry County Employers9 and Educators9 Forum II Wednesday, May 18,2005 • 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. (Sudu provided) Pennock Conference Center lets WWGroea SOM, Hrortoai featured presentation by... Hie Right Place Inc. Followed by an open discussion Preparing students for the uortpUce regains participation from everyone in oar community. Fresh 10" Hanging Baskets Swimwear Select Shorts for the Family OFF Pink K” Sleepwear for Mom OFF Pennock *9.99 OFF Jaclyn Smith Apparel All American Tourister Luggage on SALE LASSO A ’ BRUT RITE It's Loan Bonanxa time al Chemical Bank. Purchase a vehicle, boat, or RV (2002 or newer). Make home improvc- fU OFF Fine Jewelry OU OFF Sterling Silver K kmart Spend *50.00 OR MORE AND RECEIVE A COUPON GOOD FOR ONE FREE 8x10 from Olan Mills menta or consolidate debt with a home equity loan. Our low I interest rates will fit your budg­ et perfectly. Well even refi­ nance your loan from another bank. But don’t wait! This is a limited time offer. Call your local Chemical Bank today. (one per family) 802 W. State St. • Hastings ■ 800.785.8280 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 5. 2005 - Page 13 Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL The Hastings BANNER 945-9554 Police Beat information curtailed by 911 Board Editor s Note: Bany County Central Dispatch 911 Director Charles Nystrom and the 911 Board have changed policies gov­ erning how media can obtain information about matters handled by police agencies. Information about incidents obtained from logs has been curtailed, making it much more difficult for the Banner to research and develop stories in a timely manner in order to present a comprehensive survey of weekly police activities. While Police Beat may have less than the customary number of items in this and possibly future editions, we believe it is nec­ essary for readers to know why. Anyone with comments or concerns regarding the Police Beal is asked io submit them in writing to the J-Ad Graphics office or e-mail Heather A. Reed at heather@j-adgraphics.com or Editor David T. Young at david@j-adgraphics.com HASTINGS — Officers from City Police Department arrested a Hastings man after he had stolen a wallet from a purse belonging to an employee of the Hallmark Store. 110 W. State St. on April 28. Officers were told an employee noticed her wallet had been taken from her purse. The suspect. Brian Hill. 41. had been in the store and left to get some cash when the credit card he was using failed to work. The victim followed Hill from the store after calling police. After the officers confronted him. he was found to be in possession of the victim’s wallet and attempted lo flee the area. Officer Cleon Brown received minor injuries to his hand during a scuffle as Hill resisted arrest. Officers also recovered items from a previous stolen purse complaint that occurred at Pennock Hospital April 25. and recov­ ered a credit card belonging to another victim who was not yet aware it was missing. Hill has been charged with two counts of iarceny from a building, one count of receiving and concealing stolen property, and one count of resisting arrest. He is also a suspect in two other larceny complaints still being investigated. Il appears that Hill was taking items and using the identity of these victims. The Hastings Police Department reminds citizens to keep personal identifiers such as social security cards, ATM pin numbers, and other account numbers, separate from their wallets and purses. Drunken motorist nearly hits patrol car, later arrested HASTINGS — Police officers from Hastings City arrested Andrew Rose. 31 of Hastings for operating a vehicle while intox­ icated after nearly causing a collision with a Hastings patrol car. Officer Lowell Wilde was west bound on Apple Street at 12:17 a.m. April 30, when Rose failed to yield to the oncoming patrol car. Rose was north bound on Church Street and was talking on his cell phone, and said he did not notice the patrol car. Rose was stopped for the infraction, and further investigation revealed that he had been consuming alcoholic beverages. Rose was placed under arrest and lodged at the Barry County Jail after registering a .17% blood alcohol level. Local woman arrested for stealing birthday cake • Cynthia Waldren. 41 of Nashville, was sentenced to two years probation, six months in jail with credit for 37 days served, had herdriver’s license suspended for six months, and $1,100 in court costs and fines for one count of operating/maintaining a methamphetimine laboratory. She is also ordered to attend substance abuse counseling. AA meetings and cognitive behavioral therapy while in jail. This felony charge has a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and/or $100,000 in fines. These charges are from March in Nashville when a Barry County sheriff’s deputy pulled her and her husband over and found a ’rolling meth lab’ in a tool box in his truck. • Mathew Rice, 19, of Nashville, was sentenced to three years probation, one year in jail with credit for three months served, restitution of $650, and court costs and fees of $980 for one count of maintaining /operating a methamphetimine laboratory near specified places. He was also ordered to attend substance abuse counseling. GED classes, cognitive behavioral therapy, and A A meetings while in jail. This felony charge is from September in Maple Grove Township and has a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and/or $100,000 in fines. • Michael Clark. 36 of Hastings, was sentenced to a continua­ tion of his probation, and six months in jail with credit for 70 days served for three counts of probation violation. The charges include two counts of using cocaine and one count of using marijuana in March. The balance of his jail sen­ tence will be suspended upon entry and successful completion of the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission drug rehabilitation program. His original charges were of possession of the controlled sub­ stance methamphetimine in May of 2003. • Amanda Grube, 22, of Grand Rapids, was sentenced to two years on probation, six months in jail with credit for 22 days served, restitution of $ 1.080 and court costs and fines of $860 for four counts of probation violation. The charges include one count each of use of cocaine, use of marijuana, failure to attend counseling and failure to notify her probation officer about a change of address. The balance of her jail sentence will be suspended upon entry into and successful completion of a residential treatment program. Her original charge was of uttering and publishing in September of 2004 in Yankee Springs Township, a felony with a maximum penally of five years in prison. • Larry Martz, 36, of Hastings, was sentenced to a minimum of 46 to a maximum of 120 months in prison and $620 in court costs and fines for one count of maintaining a methamphetimine laboratory. This felony charge is from December in Baltimore Township and has a maximum penalty of ten years in prison and/or $100,000 in fines. The prison sentence will be served consecu­ tive to any parole violation sentence to be handed down. • Jessica Manning, 22, of Vicksburg, was sentenced to three years probation, one year in jail with credit for 64 days served and $980 in court costs and fines for one count of breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny. The last six months of her jail sentence will be suspended upon successful completion of the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission drug rehabilitation program. She was also ordered to attend cog­ nitive behavioral therapy, substance abuse counseling and AA meetings while in jail. This charge is from September in Prairieville Township. HASTINGS 4 Be a “SPORTS NUT” Read The BANNER! BED: King pillowtop, new, in original package, warran­ ty. Can deliver, $189. (616)949-2683 BED: NASA developed Memory foam mattress set. 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In Sister Marie Ursula's first grade, Laura Brasseur and her grandmother Mary Jeanne Brasseur take on the cf«llenge of Unifix Patterns during Grandparents Day. Grandparents, grandchildren and teachers were fascinated by the snake presenta­ tion during Grandparents Day at St. Rose School. A huge Burmese Python albino snake (pictured here) and lots of smaller snakes gave grandparents and grandchildren a lot to talk and gasp about in teacher Connie Toiger's classroom. Other classes also enjoyed the special snake presentation by Bryon Thornton and Brad Mead. (Photos by Elaine Gilbert) Patrie LaJoye works on a computer while his special friend Terri Duda watch­ es. aaiOO OFF QOMFLgTt WTBBat 0 gTBBOIt Removes - Fine saatches,road grime A oxidation - Safe for dearmat finidtes - HASTINGS DETAIL _ 1510 STM SCHOOL «D. . 269 / 949-5607 Gert Stasch and graiiddaughter Dani Watson enjoy working on a project together in teacher Diane KHpfer’s classroom. Dinner-theater to raise funds for Lincoln cottage The History Preservation Association of Barry County will have a benefit chicken dinner at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. May 7, ar Stonehill Farm Hastings City Bank Vermontville, MI CANOPY SALES & RENTALS PART-TIME CALL CENTER OPERATOR Welcome Comers United Methodist Church. 3185 North Broadway, on M-43 north of Hastings. The non-profit organization’s dinner-the­ ater benefit intends to raise funds to help restore and preserve the Abraham Lincoln cottage, a 20-plus-rooms. 21-story Gothic Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1886. is dedicated to providing outstanding customer service. We are cur­ rently looking for a Part-Time Call Center Operator to join our Revival cottage, built in 1811 on the grounds of the Old Soldiers Home in Washington. D.C. Abraham and Mary Todd team. Rental sizes available: 10x10 pop-ups, 16x16,20x20,20x30 canopies. Self Services: Yon pick it up & return it. Full Services: We set it up & take it down, Qualified applicants will possess excellent customer relations skills coupled with strong sales ability. Apply at the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St fables • Chairs • Coolers & Hot Boxes Call^nyJtime^ob^Dor™r^517-7 Hastings. Ml 49058 EOE/M-F Lincoln stayed there every summer and portions of spring and autumn from 1862 to 1864 during Lincoln's presidency as a ’Summer White Lincoln wrote House.* It was here his final draft for his Emancipation Proclamation. So far. only $5 million has been raised to renovate the exterior of the cottage. There is no government money available for the HASH KGS 4YSn BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! LATE REGISTRATION AT FISH HATCHERY PARK ON MAY 7. 2005 FROM 10:00 AM -12:00 PM All registrations received after May 25, 2005 are subject to $25.00 late fee and no guarantee of team placement. 1-800-237-2379 REGISTER TODAY-JOIN AYSO TODAY WHERE EVERYONE PLAYS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Part-time administrative assistant needed. 3 days per week. Main responsibility involves providing support to the Executive Director handling a variety of administra­ tive and clerical duties. Positio.-. requirements include, but are not limited to. strong communication, interper­ sonal. administrative, and organizational skills, and good general computer knowledge, including MS Office Must be familiar with standard business communications and able to draft and edit correspondence and other wntten material. Must be a self-disciplined self-starter, with ability to organize time and manage diverse activities, meet dead­ lines. Must be £ tean player. EOE Submit resume and cover letter no later than May 13. 2005: project Hopes are to raise the remaining S6 million this year to restore tbe inside and have the cottage opened to tourists in 2006. The evening will begin with a social time and punch bowl at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Fred and Bonnie Priebe, two impersonators and performers, will entertain the audience with the dinner the­ atre production play. ’Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln: Life at the Summer White House and Old Soldiers' Home.’ Cost to attend the Lincoln Cottage fund­ raiser is $15 per person. Open to the public, tickets to attend have been sold on a pre­ sale basis, and limited available tickets will be sold at the door. Those unable to attend the benefit and would like to give a tax-deductible dona­ tion can send their check or money order, Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Attention: Executive Director 701 West Cloverdale Road Hastings. Ml 49058 payable to Save the Lincoln Cottage­ History Preservation. History Preservation Association of Bany County. P.O. Box 705. Hastings, MI 49058. �The Hearing, Barmar - Tmnday. May S. 2005 - Page IS TIME TO TIME, continued from page 9 The family of George and Elizabeth Endsley. Front (left to right) George Sherman, George (father), Elizaboth (mother), Mary Melissa. (Back) James, Minnie. Sites, Flora, Lillian. Elizabeth May and Fred. Sites M. Endsley and Laura (Smith) Endsley ELECTION, continued from page 1 people involved in the voting process for their township hall as the new voting location were district This increased voter turnout is a positive, but school will soon learn the cost for the new election format. Cooley said it is predicted that this year’s elections will cost the school five times more than previous elections. Dealing with the costs is an issue school will have to further examine. The expense for the districts will be determined later, as many townships have to break down the costs as they may cover more than one school district. Many of the townships take in more than one school district, so there were additional sent out to voters. There were even some first-time voters coming out to the polls because they were at the local township halls. Castleton Township Clerk Loma Wilson said that for the first time holding the school elections it went very well. She noted at some points there was some confusion, but overall it was a positive turnout. Castleton Township covers three school districts — Maple Valley, Hastings and Lakewood. In Barry Township the election “went challenges. Rutland Township Clerk Robin Hawthorne said the school elections went smooth for well,” Clerk Debra Dewey-Perry noted. At the first precinct, which takes in Delton Kellogg and Gull Lake Schools, things were Wee of a chaUcagc.to precinct two. which only handies Delton Kellogg. In the Hastings School District incumbent She noted many voters thoughts was easi­ er to cast their school election ballots at the township halls. Prior to the elections a letter and new voter's registration card designating the Scott Hodges retained his seat on the Board of Education with 775 votes. Hodges was unopposed. Community Music School earns 2 foundation grants Community Music School-Hastings has been awarded two grants from the Barry Community Foundation A $3,000 grant from the Foundation's Youth Advisory Council will fund scholar­ ship assistance for families in need. A $1,860 grant will fund moving and repair of a donat­ ed baby grand piano for use by piano stu­ dents. A program of the Battle Creek-based Music Center of South Central Michigan. Community Music School-Hastings now enrolls more than 200 students of all ages and skill levels from throughout Barry County. The school offers private lessons in band and orchestra instruments, piano, guitar and voice. The school's Kindermusik program devel­ ops musical and social skills for children from infancy through age 6. The newly organized Hastings Kids Choir offers choral training and performance opportunities for students in grades three through five. expressed gratitude for the grants, adding. "Learning to play or sing music can have a profound effect on a child or an adult. These grants help ensure that everyone, regardless of income or skill, has an opportunity to par­ ticipate." The scholarship grant was awarded through a unique process. Two Community Music School students. Jonathan Olson, age 11. and Heidi Olson, 9, wrote the application, with the school providing key facts and fig­ ures. The students study at the CMS with pianist Melissa Risk. The Community Music School is located at First United Methodist Church, 209 Green Street in Hastings. For more information, cal) 269 948-9441. Music Schoo! coordinator Steve Youngs Steensma Plumbing Service run daily for your convenience 795-7495 Repair, Remodel & New In the Delton Kellogg School District vot­ ers approved the 18-mill operating mill renewal with 609 “yes" votes and 266 “no” votes. __ On the Delton Board of Education Sharon Boyle was re-elected with 696 votes and new­ comer Andrew Stoneburner was also elected with 728 votes. The one open Board of Education seat in the Thomapple Kellogg School District went to incumbent Scott Kiel with 1,022 votes. The non-homestead operating millage renewal for the district was approved with 1,168 “yes” votes to 355 “no” votes. As for the second proposal on the ballot for a separate two-mill request, which will be used only if there is a Headlee rollback of the 18-mill levy, was votes and 494 “no.” In the Maple Valley School District the two, two-year trustees’ seats went to incum­ bents Allison Avery with 403 votes and Tiff I ■■ Cr Keep a package of ready-made cookie dough on hand... PoP a few cookies in the oven just when a hot prospect is expected to arrive to view the home! The smel of freshbaked cookies will conjure up a lot of great memoriae triggering emotions that will work toward the purchase. Wayne Curtis with 402. The 1.25-mill property tax increase pro­ posed by the Eaton County Intermediate School District to fund special education pro­ grams for five years was defeated with 400 “no” votes and 190 “yes.” Lakewood voter, elected two new mem­ bers. Mark Woodman and David Lind, to the school board, filling the seats of defeated incumbent Bob Hyvarinen and Tom Possehn, who chose not to run for re-election. Woodman, of Sunfield, icceived 1,304 votes and Lind, of Clarksville, received 1,195. Hyvarinen received 596 votes and Gary Taylor 539. Voters also passed the 18-mill non-home­ stead renewal with 1,354 “yes” to 416 “no.” This tax means $1,157,940 for the Lakewood School budget. Superintendent Gunnard Johnson said he is very appreciative Higher returns. Less risk. Peace of mind. the voters passed the mileage. “It is an important part of our budget” (Staff Writer Helen Mudry contributed to this article.) Grandview Foot and Ankle is announcing that Stacy A. Uebele, D.P.M. is accepting patients in the Hastings location: 1005 W. Green St. Suite 304 Hastings, Ml 49058 3.36% / 3.40% APY Please call 269-948-9155 13 Month Certificate of Deposit Dr. Uebele specializes in all aspects of foot care with special emphasis on diabetic foot care, heel pain, hammertoes, bunions as well as many other foot problems. Sure beats a toaster. A CELEBRATION OF LIFE In memory of Frances Marian (Drenten) Jesiek Services, with reception following will be held at: Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church MAIflfrREET 159 131st Street. Wayland Township SAVINGS RANK Saturday, May 14% 2005 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. II't how we bonk here. 1 mile north of M-179 on Pancnon. tum west on 131st to Church Followed by a gathering of family and friends Member FDIC 1500 mnmun ilrpoul. hnoHy for early wrlMraMl. ImU hmt *ily. �P«o« 1» - Thurwte,. May S. 2005 - the HuOngs Bamw Trojans f to 24 in Gold, with Holland Christian today by Brett B terser Sports EditaThe Thomapple Kellogg boys haven’t had much luck on the tennis courts in the O-K Gold Conference lately, although they haven’t been playing poorly. Tuesday afternoon they dropped a 62 deci­ sion to Caledonia on the road. The Trojans won one match un the doubles side and one on the singles. The duo of Chad Brice and Todd Stewart continued their outstanding season by win­ ning 6-3,1-6,6-3 over Todd Kortenhoven and 7\ler Ybema. Thomapple Kellogg senior Ryan Ftetke reaches for a forehand return during his opening round third doubles match against Comstock Park, with partner Chris Humphrey, at Saturday’s TK Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) At third singles. Andrew Meads took a 6-3. 6-3 win over Justin Pepin. Caledonia matched the Trojans with one three-set victory each. The Fighting Scot fourth singles player, Scott Cargill topped TK’s Darrell Smith 6-7(5), 6-1,6-3. The Scots took straight-set victories at the remainder of the flights including Brad Gates 6-3, 7-5 win over Corey Humphrey at first singles, and Jason Wiegand’s 6-3, 64 victory at second singles over Ian Seger. TK started the league season 2-1. but has since fallen to 2-4 in the league, with only a contest with league leading Holland Christian left. The Trojans and Maroons square off this afternoon in Middleville. TK will tb.n head to NorthPointe Christian on Saturday The Trojan tennis team didn't do itself any favors when it sent out invitations for Saturday's TK Invitational. TK found some stiff competition in Otsego. Comstock Park, and Hudsonville. The Trojans tied Hudsonville for third place in the final standings, just one point behind second place Comstock Park. Otsego finished with 26 points. Comstock Pr± was second with 22, followed by TK and Hudsonville with 21 each. The Trojans took three flight champi­ onships, with Corey Humphrey winning at first singles, Brice and Stewart at first dou­ bles, and Matt Kulhanek and Kyle Funk « fifth doubles. It was just more smooth sailing for the Trojan first doubles team of Brice and Stewart, which is off to an outstanding start to the season. That duo played one of its best matches of the season coming from behind to win 3-6, 6-2, 64 when the Trojans took on Byron Center in the O-K Gold last Tuesday. It was the Trojans’ only victory in a 7-1 loss, but TK wasn't too far behind the Bulldogs. Ian Seger played a good match for TK at second singles, but fell 64, 4-6, 7-6(1). The third doubles team of Mike Texter and Corey McClain fell 7-5,7-6, and the fourth doubles team of Corey Nelder and Ryan McMahon fell 7-5,64. The Trojans had a lough time in the light matches against Wyoming Park Thursday, and fell 6-2. Brice and Stewart went from playing one of the:r best matches of the season against Byron Center, to one of their worst at first doubles, said TK coach Larry Seger. The Trojan duo won the first set 64. lost the xxond by the reverse score, then built a 54 lead in the third set before falling 7-5. “We were literally three r ings of the rack­ et away from tying.’’ said coach Seger of the overall team score. At third singles. Meads took a 6-2 win in the first set, but fell in the next two like the first doubles team. A second set tied-breaker went in favor of the Vikings' Jordan Haynes 7-6(7), despite Meads having match-point in the tie-breaker after leading the set score 6-5. Haynes then took the third set 63. TK also lost out in a three-setter at the top of the line-up, where Corey Humphrey fell in a very good match with Park's Alex Chan. 7­ 5. 2-6,64. “(Corey) played his beat match of the year, so far," said coach Seger. “We went in with a plan to put pressure on this kid at the net, and he did that*' The Trojans' victories were a 7-5, 62 win by Seger at second singles, and Texter and McClain's 62, 62 triumph at second dou­ bles. TK easily handled over-matched Kelloggsviile in a non-conference match Friday afternoon, 8-0. Humphrey won 61, 7-5 at first singles, Seger 61, 62 at second singles. Meads 60, 60 at third singles, and Darrell Smith won by default at fourth singles. The Rockets won just one game on the doubles side, at third doubles where the Trojan team of Chris Humphrey and Ryan Fleike teamed up for a 6-0,61 win. Brice and Stewart at first doubles, Texter and McClain at second doubles, and McMahon and Neidcr at fourth doubles all won 60, 6-0. Trojan first doubles player Todd Stewart blasts a serve near the eno of his second win of the day, with partner Chad Brice, at Saturday's TK Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Viking girls top Mason at home and at Optimist Invite 48, to tie her sister Danielle atop the league points race on the Viking roster. the par-five fourth hole, where she cleared the 431 yards to the green in three shots and sank her first putt. “She’s playing very consistent golf," Kutch said of Lauren. father, Dave Abbott, pulled a small white Sports Editor sphere, with “Lakewood" emblazoned in blue “There’s no controversy. No controversy,” announced Lakewood varsity girls' golf on one side, out of his pocket “Is that my ball," shouted Danielle. “That's Ceairal 394. and Lakewood 408.’* • hole match. Lauren also posted one of her best 18-hole rounds." Kylee Bteckmer and Vanessa Doak made Each team used two single player's 18-hole scores, while also sending out a pair to play a up the Vikings’ scramble team, and placed fifth with a 103. Rachelle Kent and Ashley 18-hole scramble and another pair for an 18- Solomon were Lakewood's best ball team and hole best ball. Trophies were awarded to top were fourth with a 101. three teams and medals to the top five indi­ "This is a very competitive group,” Kutch Leah Reynolds and Adora Vaneg tied for viduals and top two scramble and best ball said. “I am very happy to see the team take teams. Danielle Abbott and Lauren Abbott played home a trophy today They have worked very The Vikings hosted Haslett Wednesday, and will travel to Lansing Catholic Central to the two solo rounds for Lakewood, with been less than pleasant I’m very proud of our face the Cougars and Charlotte Orioles Danielle shooting a 96 to finish fourth overall progress so far this season." Thursday afternoon. and Lauren a 102 lo place sixth. hard in practice in some weather which has In the overall team scoring Mason was fourth with a 404, followed by Haslett 416, The Vikings saw Haslett, Charlotte, and “Danielle put together a nice round today, Mason again on Friday when they finished 48 on the Red and 48 on the White," said Holt 424, Charlotte 444. Eaton Rapids 483. third behind another pair of CAAC rivals at Kutch. “She finished fourth among 23 indi­ Lansing Sexton 489, Saginaw Heritage 504, the Mason Optimist Invitational on the vidual golfers today and was an individual and Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 514. DK boys win with depth vs. G-A Delton Kellogg's boys' track and field team improved to 2-0 in the Kalamazoo Valley by Brett Bremer medal winner. This is her best effort for an 18- with a 344, followed by Lansing Catholic Ashley Solomon added a 54 for the Vikes. the Mason lead with a pair of 52’s. Lakewood junior Ashley Solomon pulls her ball out of the cup after completing the par-4 seventh hole at Centennial Acres Sunrise course last Thursday in a Capital Area Activities Conference battle with Mason. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Eldorado Golf Course. Okemos took the 11 -team tournament title Lauren’s 48 was helped out by a birdie on season meter champ (14:19.82) and the 1600-meter champ (5:58.26). Galesburg-Augusta at home on Monday 79­ Imerzel and Haines also contributed to the Panthers' sweep of the relay races. Imerzel. 58. Haines, Alex Alaniz, and Katie Smoczynski Association this by topping took the 800-meter relay in 1:56.03. Imerzel, 300-meter intermediate hurdles, the 800meter ran, the 200-meter dash, the 3200meter run, and the 1600-meter relay. Delton had won seven events, heading into the 400-meter race, finished second in four Galesburg won nine of the 17 events, but the Alaniz, Wilfinger, and Chelsea individual events, and third in six. There was no third place scorer in the pole vault Alaniz Dave bad pulled it out of the pond just to Rams managed just three second place scor­ VanderWoode won the 400-meter relay in took that by clearing 7-6, with Imerzel in sec­ There had been some question on the way the South side of the green on the 270-yard ing finishes and four thirds. DK also came 55.87 the first pair had handled a lost ball situation across the finish line first in three of the four Wilfinger. Katee Hogoboom, and Aliscia Leo during Thursday afternoon’s Capital Area first hole. “I did it right," said Danielle. “I didn’t cheat." relay races. The DK girls also won, 106.5 to 26.5. won the 1600-meter relay in 4:39.54. Activities Conference outing between his coach Carl Kutch, as he waved his arms in the air with a smile on his face. Vikings and the Mason Bulldogs. Danielle Abbott's drive came up missing my ball." Dave had thought Danielle was playing a The Panthers did it with their depth. Delton boys’ first win on the track came in the 100-meter dash, where Andy Spencer led a Panther sweep by finishing in 12.16 sec­ She dropped a new ball in the fairway, after a Danielle was a little flustered on the course after losing the drive she was sure landed in long search and a discussion with Mason's the fairway, but still finished tied with team­ number one, then played out the rest of her mate Rachelle Kent for the day's second best round. Rules state that she should have returned to the tee box and hit another drive. The Vikings' number one stood outside the clubhouse discussing the rules when her Lakewood won their league openers team by scores of 3-1 and 4-2. Stevie Spetoskey picked both wins throw­ ing two four-hitters. Spetoskey's record is now 12-2 on the sea­ son. Lakewood's Kacic O’Mara led her team with five hits in the two games, including two doubles and two RBI’s. Rachel King had two singles with an RBI, Vai Huisman had two singles. Jamie Brodbeck had a big double knocking in two RBI's. Brodbeck and Shelley Root had great catches in the outfield. Lakewood's varsity girls’ softball team improved to 10-2 on the season with a pair of The team of Haines, onds. Anthony Riley was second in 12.18, ond at 7’. Wilfinger won the discus for DK throwing 87-7. Wandell look the high jump by clearing Millard, and Rachael Williams won the 3200meter relay for Delton in 11:19.63. Delton won both the throwing events, with Kristen Wilfinger tossing the discus 93-3.5 4-8. On the track for DK, the team of Millard, Goy, Williams, and Ingle won the 3200-meter relay in 10:47.4. Imerzel took the 100-meter dash in 13.2 seconds, and Ingle the 1600meter ran in 6:02.3. and Kyle Ferris third in 12.44. DK followed that up with wins in the 800- and Kelly McIntyre the shot 268. Jenah Wandell won the high jump by clearing 4-8. The Delton boys won big at Paw Paw. 87­ score, a 51. The Vikings improved to 2-1 in the CAAC and 400-meter relay races. The team of Zach DK’s other two winners were Alaniz in the Mueller. Stephen Rising. Jason Rush, and by topping the Bulldogs 204-220. Andy Spencer won the 800-meter relay in 100-meter hurdles (17.81 seconds) and Jessica Sweat in the 400-meter run (1:19.80). 50. The Delton boys were the ones who sealed 1:43.69. Mueller, Ross VanderMecr, Jordan The Delton Kellogg boys and girls both races. The evening ended with DK's Roberts, Ibarra, tnd Ferris took the 400-meter relay in finished second overall at the Otsego Lions Rising. Goldsworthy, and Rising winning the 49.46, winning in less than three tenths of a Relays on Friday afternoon. The top three placing teams in each event the four relays, with Roberts. Goldsworthy, earned medals. DK's girts had three first Ortiz, and Diaz taking the 3200-meter relay in place titles. The team of Leo. Jessica Elliott, 9:16.3 and Ferris. Spencer, VanderMeer, and Hogoboom. and Alaniz won the shuttle hurdle relay. Imerzel. Alaniz, Smoczynski, and Riley finishing in 48.2 seconds. DK swept one event, with Archer winning Lauren Abbott had the day's best score, a Viking softball starts CAAC-3 season with wins over Hornets Monday night against a good Williamston seconds. Candace VanDyV Santa Dimante, Heather different type of ball. on the par-4 bole 1, her eighth bole of the day. Kristen wins at Lansing Everett last Tuesday night. Spetoskey pitched 16 innings to earn the two victories for Lake wood, 4-1 and 3-2. The Vikings came up with a lot of big hits to earn their seven runs in the two games. O'Mara had four hits, including a double and a triple. Lyndzy Curry added four singles. Spetoskey, Huisman, and Melanie Musbach had two hits each for the Vikes. second. The Panthers didn't win again on the track until the team of Dan Roberts. Paul Diaz. Brad Goldsworthy, and Rush crossed the line in the 1600-meter relay race in 3:58.28. The field event participants saved the day for Delton, taking first in four of their five the 800-meter relay. The events. Nick Archer won the high jump by clearing 5-8 and the long jump with a mark of Williams. 18-.25. Ferris won the pole vault by clearing 1600-meter relay in 3:50.1. DK woo three of the 300-meter hurdles in 46.7 seconds fol­ lowed by Roberts and Mathias Works. Archer also won the long jump with a leap of 17-3. Other field event winners for DK were Rising in the high jump (5-8) and Ferris in the 11', and Tyler Smith the shot put with a throw Last Wednesday in a showdown between the top two girls' teams in the KVA last year of 41-7.25. Diaz (400 and 800) and Jimmy Hamann it came down to the final race, with the Paw Roberts won the 1600-meter race (506.01, Paw girls pulling out a 69-67 win over the Goldsworthy the 400 (56.0). Diaz the 800 (long jump and 300 hurdles) each placed sec­ girls from Delton. (2:19.3), ond in two individual events for DK. The Galesburg girls won the 300-meter out the close games. Brodbeck had a game hurdles and the 800-metcr run against Delton the same for Lakewood in the second. took Panthers also won the sprint medley with the team of Haines, Imerzel, Elliott, and Great defense helped the Vikings to close saving catch in the first game, and Root did Haines the victory with a great finish in the foot Kellogg, and that wa» «ul. Ashley Imerzel. Jordan Paw Paw out-raced the DK girls in each of the final six races. After the conclusion of the field events and the races up to the 400-meter pole vault (11-6). and Rex Fetterley the 3200 (11:24.5). The Panthers will be back at it this week when they travel to Pennfield to face the relay race, the Delton girls held a 48-33 Green and Gold Panthers, and the boys and and advantage. They upped that lead to 53-33 as girts from Lakewood. Delton has two home The Vikings ladies will be in action agjin Marissa Ingle each won two individual events the team of VanderWoode. Wilfinger, Alaniz, meets in the KVA next week, they host Thursday when they travel to DeWitt for on their own. Imerzel took tl»e 100-meter dash (13.00 seconds) and the pole vault (7*). and Imerzel won the 400-meter relay in 54.3 Kalamazoo Christian Monday and Hackett Catholic Central Wednesday. another pair of league contests. Saturday, the Vikings will compete at Grand Northview. Rapids Haines, Haines won the 200-meter dash (29.14) and the long jump (13-7). Ingle was the 3200- seconds. That was Delton’s last victory, as Paw Paw girts finished first in the 400-meter run, the �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 5. 2005 - Page 17 TK girls top Maroons and Scots to hold onto 2nd The Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls* track and field team will head into next Thursday anJ Friday’s O-K Gold Conference champi­ onship meet in Middleville as the unde.*dog. The Trojan girls finished the league dual meet season Tuesday afternoon by topping Holland Christian 78-58. The Trojan boys also won Tuesday at TK, 79-58. TK’s girls sport a 6-1 league record, with their lone loss coming against South Christian. The Sailors appear poised to fight for a stale title, thanks in no small part to the legs of their talented distance runner Lori Burgess. Head coach Tammy Benjamin's team has plenty of talent too. and missed junior Kersta Gustafson during the meet with South Christian in mid-April. Gustafson is rounding back into form. She finished second in four individual events against the Maroons. She was second in the pokt vault, where she cleared 8’. and second behind teammate Chaney Robinson in the 100- and 200-. and 400-meter dashes. Robinson won the 100 in 13.46 seconds, the 200 in 27.26 seconds, and the 400 in 1:00.70. TK won three of the five field events, with Jessica Flaska taking the long jump by clear­ ing 15-4.25, Imari Engstrom winning the dis­ cus with a throw of 98-9, and Erica Peschcl the shot put with her throw of 32-1.25. Flaska won the long jump and the two hur­ dle races, taking the 100-meter hurdles in 16.52 seconds and the 300-meter hurdles in 50.90 seconds. TK was also victorious in the 1600- and 400-meter relay races. Senior David Finkbeiner led the attack for the Trojan boys Tuesday, winning the high jump (5-6), the 100-meter dash (11.33 sec­ onds), and the 200-meter cL’sh (24.31). Mike Rhoby matched Flaska's sweep in the hurdles, winning the 110-meter high hurdles in 18 seconds and the 300-meter hurdles in 45.65 seconds. Thomapple Kellogg junior Jessica Flaska leads the way down the track in the 100meter hurdle race Tuesday afternoon in the Trojans* victory over Hofland Christian. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The 300-meter intermediate hurdles was one of two events the Trojan boys swept from the Maroons. Brad Wisniewski and Garett Berkimer finished behind Rhoby in the 300 hurdles. Mike Krouse led a TK sweep in the pole vault by clearing 9-6, while teammate Scott Blood went 9*. and Eddie Landon 8*. Troy Rock won two individual events for TK. the 400-meter dash in 52.61 seconds, and the long jump by going 18-2.5. The Trojan boys were also the champions in the 1600-meter and 800-meter relay races. The Thomapple Kellogg girls and Caledonia boys both held onto their second place spots in the O-K Gold Conference head­ ing into the conference meet in Middleville last Thursday when the two schools met in Caledonia. The Caledonia boys won big over TK, 112 to 25. The Fighting Scot boys swept six individ­ ual events and won all four relay races. Rock was TK’s only first place finisher, with his time of 52.85 seconds in the 400meter run. The rest of the night belonged to the Fighting Scots. Caledonia swept the shot put, high jump, pole vault, 1600-meter run, 800meter run. and the 3200-meter run. Kirk Post led the sweeps of the distance races for Caledonia, taking the 3200 in 10:20.13 and the 1600 in 4:42.19. Post also led the 3200-meter relay team of Kucharczyk. Wilder, and Taylor to victory in 8:41.68. Kucharczyk took the 800-meter run in 2:09.32. two hundredths of a second better than second-place Wilder. Ken Echtinaw won the shot put with a throw of 49’, as well as the discus with his throw of 129-3. Mike Gless led Caledonia’s sweep of the pole vault by clearing 12’. and Nick Hutchins led the high jumpers by clear­ ing 5-10. David Villerot and Steve Jousma both won two races for the Fighting Scots. Jousma took the 110-meter high hurdles (16.3 seconds) and the 300-meter hurdles (43.00). Villerot was the 100-meter dash champ (11.53 sec­ onds) and the 200-meter champ (23.09). Villerot and Jousma teamed with Sean Morgan and Robert Karim to win the 800meter relay in 1:37.81. Karim, Josh Echtinaw, Morgan, and Villerot won the 400-meter relay in 46.80 seconds. Morgan, Thomas Spitzlcy. Tom Fifer, and Andrew Schaibly took the 1600-meter relay in 3:43.60. Spitzlcy was second in the high jump for Caledonia, third in the shot, and won the long jump by sailing 19-3.5. Caledonia did well in the relay* on the girls’ side too. but it wasn’t enough. The TK senior David Finkbeiner breaks out of the blocks at the start of the 100-meter dash, which he won in the Trojans’ victory over the Holland Christian Maroons * Middleville Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Trojan girls won 11 events, but the Scots kept pace by taking first place in the first three relay races. The Trojans closed out the Scots by win­ ning the last three running events, including the 1600-meter relay with the team of Nikki Smith. Ashley VanderMeer, Rebecca Winchester, and Robinson. Winchester also won the 3200-meter ran, the 1600-meter ran, and the 800-meter ran. Robinson had her usual big day for TK. winning the 200, the 400, and finishing just behind Caledonia's Shannon Pleva for the 100-meter dash victory. The Trojans did well the field, with Leslie Curtis’ second place throw in the shot put the Scots’ only scoring performance in the throws. Erica Peschr'. won the shot for TK, and Imari Engstror. the discus. Flaska took the long jump for TK, Curtis took the high jump, and Kersta Gus’afson tied Caledonia’s Kayla Wilson for first ii. the pole vault as both cleared 8’. Flaska and Wilson flip-flopped finishing one and two in the hurdle races, with Flaska winning the 100-meter race and Wilson the 300-meter race. aledonia construction, Inc. 616-437-9452 C PO Box 48. Caledonia, Ml 49316 ▲ - HOKE, continued from page 1 an athletic director at heart." said Hoke. Hastings Schools Superintendent Chris Cooley said he would not comment on per­ sonnel decisions. Hoke said that the grueling schedule of a high school athletic director did have some bearing on his choice to apply for the new position, as well as the chance to work more closely with the Community Education and Recreation Center (CERC). The Hastings Middle School, under Principal Michael Karasinski and assistant Principal Mark Martin, has been short staffed lately. The school used to have a principal, two assistant principals, and a school liaison officer provided by local law enforcement. The school liaison was removed as part of recent budget cuts, while assistant Principal Marjorie Haas left her position to take over as principal at Pleasantview Elementary. Hoke has applied for a half-time position as an assistant principal, and will spend the other half of his work day dealing with his Celebrating the 10th Anniversary TH 8* annual Children's Show—"Annie, Jr. 2005" at VERMONTVILLE OPERA HOUSE 211 S. Main St, Vermontville, Ml (across from the fire station) duties as director of the CERC. When asked why Hoke appeared to be forced out of the athletic director’s position and into the assistant principal’s post, Cooley said. “I really am not going to comment on the personnel decisions. This man, Steve, used to teach at the middle school. He taught when I was a principal there, and I thought he’d be good for the job. He’s great with mid­ dle school students." The change was announced now to make things easier for Hoke and whoever is chosen as new athletic director. Hoke will finish out the year as athletic director. His contracted time in the position ends June 30. The school hopes to have a new athletic director chosen by May 20. “I was hoping that in doing it now. there would be a transition period," said Cooley. “(It’s) a transition period for Steve to get started with the principal and assistant princi­ pal while school was still in session, and so a new athletic director could work with Steve. I May 6, 7, 13, 14 at 7 p.m. FISH SHACK Tickets: Adutts $8; Senlors/Students $7; Children 12 * under $5 TICKETS ME AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR For more information or reservations, 269.367.4455, or email therevuet ©yahoo.com min thought it would be better for everybody.” The Hastings athletic programs have not done particularly well in terms of wins and losses over the past few years, highlighted by the varsity football team recording only one victory in the past three seasons and troubles filling a full varsity cross country squad. The varsity football and boys* and girls’ cross country teams will have new coaches next fall, though the search for a football mentor continues alongside that for a new athletic director. Hastings High School teacher Karl Schwartz had hoped to tum the football pro­ gram around, and was hired new head varsity coach in January, but last month declined the position because of “health concerns." Hoke was hired as high school athletic director in 1998, when Tim Johnston left the job to take over as high school principal. Johnston could not be reached for comment on Wednesday afternoon. Hoke also will be leaving his position as director of the Community Education and Recreation Center for the time being. Judy Johnson, an assistant principal at the high school, will take over the duties. Johnson was the CERC director when it opened in September of 2003, before step­ ping down to fulfill the full-time duties of assistant principal at Hastings High School Hoke is excited to have more time to dedi­ cate to the CERC once he returns to the job. During his time as a teacher in the Thomapple Kellogg school district he was always intrigued by what the pool added to the school system and the community. "When Hastings finally got one. I thought, bo) oh boy." said Hoke. “This is really inter­ esting and really neat. The best part is, I think I can add something that can add to the com­ munity." Stop In and sample our... 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Saxon head coach Bruce Krueger wasn't sure the improved standing should be attrib­ uted to any home course advantage Tuesday. It was the first time the Saxons had played a competitive match at HCC this season. Their second, and final, home contest was Wednesday afternoon. Caledonia won the jamboree Tuesday, their fifth victory in five tries. The Fighting Scots could do some amazing things if the home course advantage holds up through the final jamboree, which will be hosted by Caledonia at Broadmoor Golf Course next Friday. The Scots’ Carolyn Schaner had a big smile on her face as she reported she had only 13 putts on the front nine at HCC Tuesday. She took home medallist honors for the day with a 41. Caledonia finished with a total team score of 181 followed by South Christian 196. The Saxons’ Krystal Pond winds up for her drive on the par-3 fourth hole at Hastings Country Club on Tuesday after­ noon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Wayland 211. Holland Christian 219. and Wyoming Park 315. Hastings won the tie-breaker with Wayland by one stroke thanks to Brooke Koons and Dannie Prough each shooting a 58. behind teammates Nikki Meredith (46). Erin Fluke (52). and Amanda Hurless (55). Wayland's fifth best score was a 59. shot by Heather Store It was a tough afternoon for the Thomapple Kellogg girls, who finished behind South Christian for just the second time in a jam­ boree this year. The Trojans were led by Caitlin Chamberlin's 47. Lindsey VandenBerg added a 48 for TK. Rachel Hams a 54, and Heather Hawkins a 57. Behind Schaner for Caledonia. Katie Leatherman shot a 43. Sara Leatherman a 46. and Brooke Ziesemer a 51. Thursday afternoon at Orchard Hills, the Trojans and Sailors fell behind the host Wayland Wildcats, while the Fighting Scots led the league again. Katie Leatherman broke 40 for the first time in the league this season, scoring the lowest round in the conference this season, a 38. She was followed for Caledonia by Sara Leatherman's 46. Schaner *s 47, and Ziesemer's 50. The Scots finished with a team score of 181, besting second place Wayland's 191. TK was third with a 195, followed by South Christian 197, Holland Christian 203. Hastings 232, and Wyoming Park 280. VandenBerg led the Trojans with a 44. Chamberlin and Harris each shot 49’s. and Kelly Funk added a 53 for the Trojans’ fourth score. Jessica DeWit led Wayland with the day’s second best score, a 41. Hastings was paced by Hurless, who shot a 55. Koons was right behind her with a 56. Thomapple Kellogg’s Caitlin Chamberlin watches her drive fly on the ninth hole Tu<oday afternoon. She led the Trojans ’rith a 47. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Krystal Pond shot a 60. and Meredith a 61 for the Saxons This Friday, the Saxons will travel io face Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Central. Delton evens up record with win, a tie, and a loss Hastings’ Amanda Hurless gets set to send an iron shot towards the green on the ninth hole, during Tuesday afternoon’s O-K Gold Conference jamboree hosted by the Saxons at Hastings Country Club. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ soccer team had a busy £od to last week, but this week Started fine Wk|i a 10-0 win over Maple Valley at home onfMonday. Casey Peavey scored three goals and had two assists for DK. Whitney Fisher and Melissa Robbins both had two goals and an BILL SEIF QUICK LUBE ^Late Night. Special -________ Mondays & Wednesdays From 4 pm - 7 pm *16.95 Oil Change (Up to 5 quarts of Oil) Diesels extra, not valid with any other discounts SERVICING MOST MAKES & MODELS BILL SEIF CHEVROLET - BUICK 1435 S. Hanover St. (M-37) • Hastir^s, Ml 49058 Hours: Tuesday. Thursday, Friday B-6: Monday & Wednesday 8-7: Saturday 8:30-2 269-945-2425 assists. u Other goal scorers for DK wire Katrina Harter. Nikki 'Bechtel, and Ashley Goldsworthy. Jessie Searles had three assists and Whitney Knollenberg two for DK. The victory brought Delton’s season record to 3-3*3. The Panthers earned their third loss of the season last Friday, and the third tie last ■'After that our defense tightened down, and our offense came alive and we were able to score a goal off a cross from Katie Humphrey to the back of the goal where Jessie Searles headed it in.” The score remained 2-1 al the half. The Panthers relentlessly pounded Harper Creek's goal in the second half, taking 18 shots. Searles tied the game with a penalty kick. Harper Creek had a chance at a penalty kick in the second half, but missed the net. “I'm very proud that our girls did not fold and slow down after the rough start,’’ said Harter. "Instead, they collected themselves, maintained their confidence, and fo«2//ht back.” Delton will host Otsego this Friday, dm return to league action to face Parchment on Tuesday. Last Wednesday the Maple Valley Lions visited Dansville, and suffered a 34) loss. The Lions picked up their ihtensity after allowing two soft goals in the first ten min­ utes of the game, and held the Aggies to only one more first half tally. The two teams battled through an evenly played, scoreless second half. Thursday. Friday, Vicksburg topped the Panthers in Vicksburg 9-1. Searles had Delton's lone goal, on an assist from Tiffany Smith. "This was a tough game,” said DK coach Paul Harter. “Vicksburg was impressive. However, rather than roll over and take the beating, our girls fought back and held Vicksburg to two goals in the second half.” Megan Simmonds had four goals and two assists for Vicksburg. “The lessons learned from this game will serve us well for the remainder of the sea­ son.” said Harter. Last Thursday, the Panthers tied Harper Creek 2-2. with Searles scoring both ot Delton’s goals. 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Brett Bissett a triple, and Steven Scoby and Brandon Butzirus singles. The two teams were tied at one after Parchment scored a run in the second inning. Delton committed three errors in the game. and Parchment five. Delton came alive late, scoring a run in the fourth, two in the fifth, and two more in the sixth. The celebration ended when Parchment jumped ahead 1-0 in the second inning of game two. and held on for a 3-1 victory. Blacken had two hits in the night-rip, a single and a double. Latta added a triple for DK. and Butzirus. Derek Caldwell, and Bissett each had a single. Parchment pounded out 11 hits for the win. DK will be at Paw Paw tonight, after host­ ing Battle Creek Central on Wednesday. Monday the Panthers visit Plainwell, then travel to Maple Valley for a double header next Wednesday. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 5. 2005 - Page 19 Saxons suffer two big league losses The Saxons were outscored 21-2 in a pair of O-K Gold Conference contests last week. Holland Christian topped the Saxons 11 -1 last Friday in Holland. Wyoming Park scored single runs in the tom of the fifth. Griggs lead off with a single, top of the third and fourth innings to go up 2 stole second base, and came home on a base -0. hit from Teunessen. The Saxons would get on the scoreboard Brandon Sutfin lined the second pitch of with their only score of the afternoon in the the game deep over the left field fence, but home half of the fourth. Mike Garrett reached Teunessen scored on a double off the bat of Jiles. Griggs and Teunessen both had a pair of that was the end of the highlights for the first on a throwing error and moved to sec­ Saxons. ond. Tyler Jiles moved Garrett to third with a In game two, the Saxon defense again ground ball out and Kevin Davis scored struggled. A seventh inning offensive rally Garrett with a base hiL fell one run short, as Northpointe took a wild Hastings defense committed nine errors in the game, and that led to five un-eamed runs Scott Allerding would then reach first on hits in the opener. 12-11 decision. for the Maroons. That drops the Saxons’ league mark to 1-2. line shot that was mis-played by Wyoming “In the two weekend losses we committed Matt Teunessen and Tyler Jiles also had Pari.’s third baseman, but the rally ended on a 15 errors, nine against Holland Christian and strike out. six more against Northpointe Christian," said hits in the game, both singles. Teunessen (0-1), making his first start of Hastings appeared to be mounting a threat Evans. “Until we solve that problem we wiil the year, with Kevin Davis and Austin in the bottom of the fifth to tie the game, but continue to struggle. With good defense you Hurless appearing in relief. Brandon Sutfin was called out on a check will always have a chance , without it, you’ll Hastings suffered its first league defeat at swing. The next better. Andy Griggs, ripped a get the results we have. home against Wyoming Park last Wednesday. single to right field that would have put men “As bad as things were there will still some 10-1. on first and third with only one out. but he positives and that is what we need to focus was stranded and the Saxons would not on." It was a tight pitchers duel throughout, until the top of the sixth when things unrav­ threaten again. The Saxon bats pounded out a season high eled for the Saxons. In the top of the sixth with Wyoming Park Garrett pitched five strong innings, finish­ 17 hits in game two, but missed several key ing with four strike outs. The Saxon defense, scoring opportunities and combined with the already leading 2-1. the Vikings put the game except for the three errors, was good all day six errors were just too much to overcome. out of reach. With a lead-off home run then with Griggs and Allerding in the infield and The score was 10-4 heading into the sev­ four two-out hits and three Saxon errors, the Tyler Jiles and Dan Secord making fine plays enth, when the Mustangs from Northpointe Vikings scored eight more times before the in the outfield. added a pair of insurance runs that proved to inning was over. “If you looked at the final score only it Saturday, the Saxons returned to the dia­ be big. Hastings scored seven runs in the bot­ mond and split a twin-bill with Northpointe tom of the seventh, but the final out of the would ’ook like this game was a blow-out.” Christian. game came with the tying run stranded on third. said Saxon coach Marsh Evans. “It wasn't It The Saxons won the opener 3-2, as Garrett was t great high school baseball game for went the distance allowing only two runs on Sutfin continued his hot-hitting with three five innings. Mike Garren pitched a terrific game for the four hits. He struck out seven in the compete singles, while Kelly had three singles and a game effort. pair of RBI’s. Saxons, but as a team Hastings didn't give The Saxon hitters managed to bang out Griggs and Jiles each had two hits and an him much help. Hastings batters had 13 strike eight hits in the win. but struggled at the plate RBI. Travis Taylor had a double and drove in outs and the defense committed three costly and were frustrated by some timely defense two runs. Austin Hurless. Davis, Garrett, errors. “We had a couple of opportunities, but it is from Northpointe. Secord, Andy Miller. a»id Curtis each had one pretty hard to put pressure on a defense with the fourth when, with two outs, Allerding was that many strike “Obviously that outs." is an Evans said. that needs area The game was scoreless until the bottom of hit for Hastings. The Saxons get back to O-K Gold hit by a pitch. He scored on a long triple by Conference action when they host a double Branden Curtis. header with South Christian. South Christian junior Brielle Heilman tries a little fancy footwork to get around the Saxons' Kelsey Howell in the Sailors’ 5-0 victory at Hastings Monday evening. (Photo © 2005 cincoman) The Saxons added a pair of runs in the bot­ improvement." Hamp plans Hastings team in Freeport fast pitch league The Hastings Softball Club will field a new The team will play in Class E this season. “This is a great competitive game and Try-outs for the team will be held Saturday, gives players an opportunity to play a play in Freeport, according to manage Larry May 14. from noon to 2 p.m. at the ballpark demanding, organized game alter graduation Hamp. in Freeport. men's fast pitch team this season for league • from high school,” said Hamp. Players 16-and-over may try out Those under the age of 18 must have parental con­ sent before joining the rosier. “It’s not slo-pitch, where infielders wait at the edge of the outfield grass for someone to drive a ball at them." said Hamp. “In fast pitch, a player must be ready for bunts and steals - surprises. On offense and defense, the game requires well-rounded players." Hamp has coached for over third years, and won more than a dozen league, district, and regional titles, and has coached teams to the state finals half-a-dozen times. South shuts out Saxon soccer A rough start to the O-K Gold Conference soccer-se»an -continued for the Hastings’ girls when they were topped 5-0 at home by South Christian Monday afternoon. “My girls played well, just couldn't keep up with South," said Saxon coach Sarah Derrico. “They moved the ball very well and were pretty strong all over the field.” The Sailors scored three first half goals, then added two more in the second for the victory. The Saxons did create a few offensive scoring opportunities, but were once again plagued by some shots that were just off their target. “We made a few great runs but obviously couldn't score," Derrico said. “We wily had a few shots on goal, but they were pretty good anenfptS. “We had several other near misses that if would have been put on the goal would have resulted in goals. They were definitely a bet­ ter team." The Saxons faced a non-conference test when they took on Lansing Christian at home Wednesday evening. The girls will be at home again on Friday afternoon, beginning about 5:45, when they host Byron Center in another O-K Gold Conference clash. Last Friday's contest at Caledonia has been rescheduled for Wednesday, May 18, at 6:45 p.m. “We even made it once with a first-year team,” he said, adding, “It all depends on the athletes. Ball players interested in trying out the CHASE GEIGER IRONSIDE INSURANCE AGENCY bang-bang spon should stop by the Freeport 129 Division St. P.O. Box 25, Freeport. MI 49325 ballpark Saturday. May 14, at noon. Everyone will have an opportunity to demonstrate their (616) 765-3445 • Fax (616) 765-3460 1-800-522-2919 skills. Small Town Friendly, Personal Service All Your Insurance Needs! jx iHastinp Mutual T»f Insurance Compi Delton Kellogg’s Kacie Woznicki slides safely into the plate during last Thursday’s Panther victory at Hackett Catholic Central in Kalamazoo. (Photo by Linda Boyce) DK nine tops Irish by 9 The Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ softball team picked up its first of the season last 15-0. and 8-0 losses to Parchment Tuesday. In game one. Culbert had Delton's only hiL Thursday. The Panther girls knocked off Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Central in The DK offense slowed down considerably in Kalamazoo Valley Association action 10-1. Amber DeBolt was the winning pitcher, striking out two and walking only one. She had one of their four hits in game two. a triple. Chastity Patrick had tow hits, while Jessica De Waters added a single. Deiton will be at Paw Paw this afternoon for a double header, then return home for Junior Alex Culbert led the DK offensive Saturday's DK Invitational. The Panthers will onslaught with three singles and a home run. host Albion. Bartie Creek Central. Lakeview, Hannah Goy added two hits, Rachel Presley Pennfield. Sexton. Thomapple Kellogg, and two. and Kelsey Kctola had two including a Three Rivers. Monday the Delton girls visit Plainwell, triple. The Panthers weren't able to carry the momentum over into the next league contest. then host a double header with Maple Valley next Wednesday. �Page 20 - Thursday. May 5. 2005 — The Hastings Banner TATU students visit Hastings Area elementary schools The Hastings High School Teens Against Tobacco Use (TATU) group visited Northeastern Elementary to share their knowledge on the dangers of tobacco Students in Cathie Magill's fourth grade classroom experienced a Teens Against Tobacco Use (TATU) presentation. Northeastern Elementary students in Beth Stevens fourth grade classroom learned about the hazards of tobacco through a presentation by Teens Against Tobacco Use (TATU). 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Sales is a Family Tradition SALES HOURS: Mon & W®d unfl 8 Tue. Thu 4 Fri mfl 6 Saturday inti noon HOURS Men & Woa 87 Tue. Thu 4 Ffl 8-5 “SPORTS NUT” Read The BANNER! Ja � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-05-12.pdf ecc4b71f3ab314c491e8c251aabb72ce PDF Text Text 121 $ CHURCH SI MAS1IHCS mi H058-1881 ............. .............. ............... Top HHS student Saxon girls soccer shut out Wayland See Story on Page 3 The Hastings VOLUME 152, No. 19 See Story on Page 20 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Thursday, ANNER May 12, 2005 Anonymous donor offers 4-1 match for new library NEWS BRIEFS TAC offers class on white wines by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Through the generosity of an anonymous donor, plans to build a new $5.2 million Hastings Public Library are headed to the fin­ ish line after a seven-year fundraising effort. An anonymous donor, working through the Barry Community Foundation, has offered to give a 4-to-1 match, up to $2 million, for any funds raised for the new building between May 16- Aug. 31. That translates into $500,000 remaining to be raised in the community because the donor has promised to give $4 for every $1 contri­ bution. "We think that will be enough to complete the project ” said Library Board President Brenda Teegardin. "We’re hoping to accom­ plish this over the summer.” The Library Board is "excited” and The Tbornappte Ara Council’* clan on red wine* was hailed as a success last month and plans now are to have a white wine class on Tuesday and Thursday, May 17 and 19. at the TAC gallery at 117 State Si in Hastings. Anyone interested in attending this class should call the council at 945-2002 for information about fees and to make reservations. program on replies and anphfcians set A program on Michigan reptiles and amphibians will be presented at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute at 7 p.m. Friday. May 20. Presented by Kalamazoo Nature Center, this interactive program will have participants singing interactive songs about amphibwM and if they are lusty, they can dress up and be a pan of an amphibian life cycle. Participants will get a chance to meet two or three reptiles and amphibians. The cost for members of Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is 55 for adults and S3 for children (ages 12 and under). Non-memben are 56 for adults and 54 for children. Pre-registralioo is required. Please call -721-4190 for reservations. Bat symposium wi be May 17 The Bany-Eaton District Health Department invites interested residents to attend a bat symposium from 8:30 am. to noon Tuesday. May 17. to learn about bats found in Michigan, their beha.ior. and the potential for rabies transmission in humans. The meeting will be held at the BanyEaton District Health Department located at 330 West Woodlawn Ave.. Hastings. Panel members will discuss rabies in Michigan and the United States, review bat behavior and biology, rod present information about bat exposures. Panel members include James Sdatarkenberg. health officer; Allen Kurta. professor in the Department of Biology at Eastern Michigan University; Dr Dean G. Sienko, a medical director of the Bany-Eaton District Health Department, tire Ingham County Health Department and the Ionia County Health Department; James Sikarskie. an assodeae professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan Slate University, and Mary Grace Stobierski, section man­ ager for infectious diseases epidemiology at the Michigan Department of Community Health The symposium is free. Refreshments and materials will be provided. Please call liner Graham at (517) 541-2641. Bernard Society wants old papers Gordon Mitchell of Hickory Comers is seeking old newspapers, which the Bernard Historical Society in Delton wants to preserve and historical docu­ ments. "Local, weekly newspapers are a won derful source of family and persona] information," Mitchell said. ”We have some great resources in Barry County, like the Hastings Banner, the Reminder, the Nashville News. There have been other papers that have not been pre­ served. such as the Hastings Democrat the Herald, and the Prairieville Press to name a few.' See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 PRICE 5OC Student of the year smiles Hastings High School student Curtis Krallman earned many state and regional awards at the recent 2005 Michigan Industrial and Technical Education Society com­ petition. He was also selected by the Detroit News as the Vocational-Technical Student of the Year. “relieved that we’re getting it done and grate­ ful a donor has stepped forward," she said. “It’s a wonderful community to be able to do this with community dolla.3, It’s been incred­ ible.” The announcement about the anonymous donor’s offer was made Monday night at the Hastings City Council meciing, Tuesday at Hastings Charter Township Board’s meeting and Wednesday evening at the Rutland Charter Township Board’s meeting. “Those are the three public entities that provide ongoing operating support for the library." said Hastings Community Development Director Daryle Benjamin- A total of $3.1 railion had been raised before the anonymous donor’s offer. Teegardin said. If the remaining funds are raised by the end of the summer, the bidding will be held dur­ ing the winter with construction tentatively set to begin next spring. Officials hope the new. larger library will be completed in late 2006 OT early 2007. Benjamin-Forbes also praised the local funding of the new library. “That’s very significant,” she said, “and we’re finding that other folks at the state level and some large developers we’ve been talking to of late are very, very impressed by that. This is not a big community, and this is a big project." Teegardin said about 50 volunteers have played vital roles in remaining committed to the vision of a new library over the years by helping with fundraising ranging from a Roaring ‘20s party to plastic duck races, brainstorming, researching prospective sites and other tasks. “We have a really strong, loyal follow­ ing...” she said. The Barry Community Foundation “had been involved somewhat before, but they really stepped in and helped just recently dur­ ing this Last Chapter Campaign, which start­ ed in July. They were the ones who were approached by the (recent anonymous) donor... They also have been very instrumen­ tal in getting this building, completing it." See LIBRARY, page 3 Forbes. John Warfen appointed to County Plan Commission by David T. Young Editor The appointment of John Warren of Rutland Township to the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission was con­ firmed Tuesday morning by the Barry County a new master plan not long ago. Warren joins Chairman Clyde Morgan. County Board representative Michael Callton. Mick Barney. James Alden. Serafin (Chuck) Neaves and Tony Crosariol. There were two other appointments made transit on the Aug. 2 election ballot. The request will be for a quarter of a mill for 10 Board of Commissioners. Warren, who will serve a threc-ytar term ending April 30. 2008. replaces William Stough, who decided not to reapply after serving one term. He 'nd Jack Nadwomik of Tuesday morning. James was added to the three-person Barry County Transit Board and George Cullers was confirmed as an appoint­ ment to the Agriculture Preservation Board, but as a representative of the Township Supervisors Association representative rather $12.50 a year in taxes. The millage is necessary, he said, because the state, itself in a financial bind, has cut back about 60 percent of its support. James said. “The money is not only going to keep it (the transit service) going, but also than from National Resource Conservation Interest. Cullers’ term will be good through for new services.” Commissioner Tom Wing cast the lone dis­ senting vote against the resolution, saying he believes there is a better way to get funding. He agreed that “a quarter of a mill is not a whole lot to ask for.” • Approved the 2006 budget calendar. • Noted that the annual hazardous waste collection day will be Saturday. May 2). at the Barry Expo Center between Hastings and Middleville on M-37. It was stressed that Delton were the two finalists for the seal. “This is a tough board to sit on.” com­ mented Board Chairwoman Clare Tripp “This is not a piece of cake.” echoed Commissioner Sandra James. Board Vice Chairman James French report­ ed he was impressed with the quality of the applicants for the open seat on the seven­ member commission, which meets on the second and fourth Monday evenings of each month. The Planning and Zoning Commission handles issues and requests from 11 townships that do not have their own plan­ ning commissions and it worked diligently on the end of 2007. French explained. “We’re not taking his position away from the board, it’s just that it appears he was appointed twice to the same position." French added that the open seat on the Ag Preservation Board will b? advertised. In other business at their meeting Tuesday John Warren morning, the commissioners: • Adopted a resolution approving the word­ ing of the millage request for Barry County years, through 2014. Manager Joe Bleam told the board that if the millage is approved, it will cost the owner of a home valued at $100,000 an additional See COUNTY PLAN, page 3 Hastings Mfg. workers agree to concessions on health care Hastings Manufacturing hourly workers joined salaried employees last Friday by making concessions on their health care ben­ efits. Mark Johnson, president of Hastings Manufacturing, said the employees were helpful and positive through the process. He said it was a "sacrifice” made by both groups of hourly and salaried people Johnson said the employees understood the current economic times and the situation the industry operates under right now. He noted they realized the situation is due to circum­ stances out of Hastings Manufacturing’s con­ trol. All employees wanted to work together to make this happen, with the main focus being to save the company, he said. In order to remain competitive in the marketplace Hastings Manufacturing and its employees had to make some tough and informed deci­ sions about health care. Johnson said to the credit of the employees they were worked through the negotiations and they were very helpful and understand­ ing. The new guidelines won’t affect retirees, only currently employees. Johnson said the outcome was very posi­ tive and they hope to be stronger in the future and get over this challenging hurdle right now. Hastings Manufacturing has been located here for more than a century making automo­ tive aftermarket products such as piston rings and the additive Casite. Though at one time it was Barry County’s largest employer with a workforce that approached nearly 1.000. it has 264 employees today. The company often is sensitive to the health of Michigan's largest industry, manu­ facturing automobile and trucks. The Hastings Manufacturing Mission statement reads. “To be the finest replace­ ment piston ring manufacture*- in the world­ providing world-class quality. OEM technol­ ogy outstanding service, and unparalleled availability and coverage.” Ethanol plant earth moves The earth moving equipment is lined up and ready to start work on the Superior Com ethanol plant on M-66 in Woodland Township near Woodbury The plant is scheduled to begin production in the (all of 2006. Project coordinator Jim Zook said Tim and Kevin Brodbeck from Woodbury Grains will use locally grown com to make the alternative fuel. (Photo by Helen Mudry) �Page 2 - Thursday, Stay 12. 2005 - The Hastings Banner He said during (be past year many issues of the Prairieville Press have been discov­ ered in local homes. “We are asking the people of Barry County to help, by looking in their attic or basement to see if you have issues of old Barry County newspapers that they would be willing to donate to this purpose." Mitchell said. For more information about this project, call Mitchell at (269) 671-5756. Two music nights at State Grounds Two evenings of music arc planned this weekend it the State Grounds Coffee bouse in downtown Hastings. On Friday. May 13. at 8 p.m., Jack Jackson will perform with acoustic pop/rock. He is an artist who is returning to State Grounds. Ou Saturday. May 14. at 8 pm. “Is You Is, "featuring local artists Tony Laloye. Mitchell Myers, Brandon Willard. Matt Gibbons and Ruben Booms, will do rock. Hues and jazz. There is no cover charge for either night, just a one drink minimum. Historical Society wtt meet May 19 The Barry County Historical Society’s next meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday. May 19, at the Hastings Elks Club on West Woodlawn. The program will be a short history of Tbornapple Manor, presented by Doris Greenfield. Greenfield went there to wait as a nurse in 1958. and stayed for 27 yean She will be assisted by Kathleen Allen, from the Tbornapple Manor staff, and mas­ cot Tbornapple Thelma. John Barany. of the John Barany Publishing Company of East Lansing, has donated a hand-carved goose to the society, which will be raffled off next December, along with other prizes. The life-size goose may be seen at the yard sale next week, and mine tickest will be available. Tickets will also be available tan most members, with the drawing scheduled for Dec. 15. As usual. World War U Veterans Books are for rale. At their April meeting the members worked on plans for a yard sale, which be held on May 13 and 14. HHS distinguished alums announced The recipients of this year's Hastings High School Distinguished Alumni of the Year Awards ’«ill be Larry and Eariene Baum. Class of 1955 and Robert Kinney. Class of 1965. who now lives in Petoskey. Seventeen members of the Hastings High School Alumni Board made the selec­ tions at a meeting April 24. There were nine alumni nominated. A special memorial award will be made from the (J.S. Drug Enforcement Administration in recognition of special agent Terry Loftus, Class of 1977, who was Idled in a plane crash last year while on active duty. The awards for Kinney and the Baums will be presented at the Hastings High School Alumni Banquet Saturday, June 4, in the high school cafeteria. A punch bowl hour will start the festivities at 4:30 pan., with dinner served at 5:30. Anyone who attended Hastings High and their guests ate welcome and encouraged to attend. Activities for the day include a tour of the "old* high school, the current middle school at 11 a-m. Meet at office entrance. The tour will tie conducted bv Supt. Christopher Cooley. ■ Afternoon touts of the 'new* Community Education and Recreation Center will be al 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Those planning to participate are to meet at high school library entrance. These lours will be conducted by Carl Scboessel, after whom the pool is named, along with his wife. Loretta. Tickets for the banquet are $12 each and may be purchased at Bosley Pharmacy on South Jefferson Street in Hastings or by contacting Donna Kinney at 415 N. Taffee Drive. 945-4964. Hastings. Second employers^ educators forum set The Barry County Economic Development Alliance and Manufacturer's Roundtable will have the second session of their Barry County Employers and Educators Forum from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 18. at the Pennock Hospital conference center. The second session will feature a presen­ tation on “The Right Place.” which is a regional economic development organiza­ tion. Barry County area employers, educators, legislators and students are invited to attend. Seating is limited. Call 269-945-8995 to reserve a place. Snacks will be served. The first session of the forum series Feb. 24 discussed bow students need to be pre­ pared for the modern workplace. Anyone interested in learning more about the “Right Place" program should attend this “second session.” CaJ1.94M995’ for reservations or for more detofc. . There is no coerto this prograd beoauae of underwriting of the Barry* County Economic Development Alliance^ Pennock Hospital and J-Ad Graphics. i City Bank plans i program May 19 Hastings City Bank's Trust and Investment Group will have an open house tan 6:30 to 7:3O.p.m Thursday May 19. in the community room Tf the Hastings branch. 150 W. Court St Randy Teegardin. vice president of the Trost arid Investment Group, will talk about ways to prevent identity theft and how to recover credit reputation if victimized. Me also will present a long- and short-term overview of the stock market Investment represen'.stive Eric Luthy will discuss creative uses for life insurance. Attorney Rob Longstreet will talk about long term care planning. For more information, call Nancy Goodin at 948-5579. Nominations sought for‘Golden Deeds’ The Exchange Club of Hastings is seek­ ing nominations for the Book of Golden Deeds award. This is an exclusive Exchange Club pro­ gram that honors members of the commu­ nity who serve their fellow citizens. The club annually seeks to recognize a member of the community for his or her exception­ al public-spirited deeds who, because of quiet unassuming dedication, may be unrecognized for his or her activities. This year's award win be presented at the Mayor’s Exchange Luncheon Monday. May 25. at the YMCA of Barry County s Camp Algonquin. In addition to being recognized at the luncheon, the Book of Golden Deeds recip­ ient has historically been honored with being the grand marshal of the Hastings Summerfest parade in August To nominate someone for the award, please pick up an application at the Hastings Public Library. After filling out the nomination form, return it to the library in person or via mail by May 13. Forfy-fwo confirmed at St. Rose ceremony Friends and family of 42 confirmation candidates filled St. Rose of Lima Parish May 8. There were 3f candidates Tame from St. Rose and six from St. Cyril Parish. The candidates included (back, from left) Derek Thurman, Stephen Tolger, Carson Letot, David Jackson. Nate Newton, Preston Davis, Adam Timm, (sixth row) Mitch Gahan. Patrick Dreyer, Erich Iberie, Sean McConnon, Issak Ramsey. Cory Gardner, Shawn Valentine, (fifth row) Stephen Haynes, Matt Gardner, Seth Noteboom, Scott Wilson. Justn von der Hoff, (fourth row) Alex Lowe, Stephanie Manning, John Feldpausch, Ashley Maurer, Jami Franson, Sylvia Teixeira. Paige t'ienzle, Ellie Devroy, Shawndenae Rost, Kala Bishop (third row) Joe Sleevi, Kristina Dobbin, Becky Hill, Kelly Cuncannan, Lexi Fiugg. Breanna Girrbach. Kelsey London. Catalina Mata, (second row) Jessica Manning, Audrey Valentine. Haley Girrbach. Alex Nail, (front row from left) Father Russell. Bishop Murray and Kim Beck. Dispute resolution can be cheaper, more satisfying justice by David T. Young Editor One of the most important elements in the concept of restorative justice is dispute reso­ lution. and a man who provides such services outlined the proc&s for a First Friday audi­ ence May 6. Barry Bumside from Gryphon Place in Kalamazoo said his office offers “personal, informal and confidential dispute resolution services,” which he defined as “an opportuni­ ty for people to get their issues resolved with­ out having to go to court, without duking it out in front of a judge or jury." He said he as “an abiding concern” about Barry County because it is located within Gryphon Place’s coverage area. “Parties come to us when they call on the phone or arc referred from court." he said, often in an attempt to solve problems that involve small claims. Bumside said the mediators come from all walks of live and are trained by Gryphon Place. The fastest growing service involves victim offender mediation, in. which the offender and victim meet in the same room to try to work out what happened, why and what should be done about it. Bumside said though tremendous gains are being made with dispute resolution, he cau­ tioned. “It took centuries for our court system to when; it is today. It’s not going to change overnight." He said while the traditional court system tries to determine what happened, who did it the victim a chance to tell the offender how they felt. The question of ‘why me?’ gets answered. It helps bring healing to the victim and in some cases might help the offender turn his life around." The concept has been introduced and has shown to be useful in juvenile court cases, and between employee groups to promote workplace harmony. Yet dispute resolution rarely is included in the options laid out in court cases. Bumside said it’s a case of continuing to do things the same way over and over again, even if it doesn’t work. “Somebody has to form a work group and say, ‘this is what has to happen in our county. jut c.'ty.iour community.’" Burnside said it is relatively easy to form a work group, as long as a community has peo­ ple willing to put in the time and effort. The funding for the program comes from the courts, but if it gets too successful, its funding therefore could dry up. Retired educator Mel Goebel, former Barry County Democratic Party chairman, said. “It would be great if every school principal in Barry County would want a dispute resolu­ tion program to come in... We need a program champion, a contact person." Probate Judge William Doherty said. “The two measures of success are victim satisfac­ on offenders.’’ Bumside said his sense is tic opposite because it seeks to satisfy the victint While some criminals go to prison as a badge of honor, they also find it difficult to be con­ fronted by the people they have harmed. “The idea is to create and form a con­ science." he said. “If it makes one guy change, it’s worth it... So why not give it a shot? What you’re doing now is not work­ ing." He recalled the old Alcoholics Anonymous quote, “If you’re doing what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got." Family Court Administrator Robert Nida said. “If they (victim and offender) came come together and work out a solution, it’s a win-win situation... So we’re moving in that direction, it appears to be the philosophy of this court. “We all have a responsibility to make a bet­ ter community." Dwyer said he appreciated that Doherty and Nida were in attendance, expressing will­ ingness to think outside the box. but noted with disappointment the absence of any rep­ resentative from any law enforcement, the city, county sheriff or state police. In all, there were only about a dozen peo­ ple who showed up at the forum. tion and lower rale of recidivism.” When asked if restorative justice is “soft and what the punishment should be. restora­ tive justice attempts to get to how the devel­ opment impacted the people involved and what needs to happen to make things right. Sometimes, he acknowledged, the only viable solution is prison for the offender. Dispute resolution is making some of its largest impact in the schools these day, as peer mediation programs have been started in area such school districts as Delton Kellogg. Bumside said the young mediators get the same kind of training as adults. “I can’t tell how exciting it is to work the kids in these schools.” he said. “I get chills when 1 think of these kids, they’re so power­ ful.” He said he didn’t have statistics readily available for Delton Kellogg Middle School, but he knew that the school in the neighbor­ hood where he lives in Kalamazoo has medi­ ated 65 cases in seven to eight months. “If you really want to change the way we do things, we have to start with kids who are younger than 10.” he said. Another school district he pointed to was Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, which had been hav­ ing a lot of trouble but is showing signs of Chamber golf outing is July 27 The Barry County Chamber of Commerce will have its 19th annual golf outing Wednesday, July 27, at River Bend Golf Course in Hastings. The Storrs family will be the hosts. A shotgun start will begin the tour-person scramble at 8:30 a.m. Men's and women's tees will be used. Patrick Buckland of Buckland Insurance and Tai Gearhart of State Farm Insurance are co-chairs. Call the chamber at 945-2454 tor more infor­ mation. Pictured from left are Steve Steward of J-Ad Graphics. Tai Gearhart from State Farm Insurance. Erica Barnum with the State Employees Credit Union. Stacee English of Tyden Seal. Kristin Royston with Manpower, Julie DeBoer, director ol the Barry County Chamber of Commerce, Patrick Buckland from Buckland Insurance and Kyle Booher of Advanced Eyecare. improvement since startup in January. Bumside said the schools also like to set up “Peace Circles." much like the Native American tradition, a sort of roundtable approach. He added that a local businessman has been going around to schools set up the circles and train counselors. Victim offender mediation is more closely involved with the criminal justice system. It was started in Australia, but in America has shown great success in Baltimore and Elkhart. Ind. One of the biggest advantages of victim offender mediation. Bumside said, is it “gives Mayor buys first poppy before 'days American Legion Post 45 Commander Barry Wood (left) and Auxiliary President Shirley Neff (right) celebrate as Hastings Mayor Bob May (center) gives a donation tor the first poppy. The annual Poppy Days will be May 19-21 and the items are available, with donations being appreciated. Poppies will be available at Felpausch, Plumb's and Kmart. The poppies are handmade by veterans with the proceeds used to help them. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 12. 2005 - Page 3 LIBRARY, continued from page 1 Teegardin said. “We have a lot of help and a lot of partnerthips out there with the DDA (Downtown Development Authority), the city. L'aryle and Jeff (Mansfield) being very instrumental in helping move the process and the townships helping with funding operations of the build­ ing. Everyone will be able to enjoy that when we have a big building. They say when you open your doors, your patrons will double. We already have a lot coming through our doors." Teegardin said. State-sponsored seminars about brown­ field redevelopment are using the proposed Hastings library project as an example of “a small town doing something really fantastic with the re-utilization of a brownfield site. We’ve become an example to other small communities as a result of this project. That’s a real exciting thing for the community as well," Benjamin-Forbes said. A "green or sustainable building is the practice of creating healthier and more resource-efficient models of construction. of certification." LEED certification is designated at various levels, which are determined by how many green components are included in a building’s design. “The highest is platinum, the second is gold and the third level is silver.” One green component of the proposed Hastings library is the roof, which will have sedum growing on it. The sedum “almost looks like grass." Teegardin said. “It’s really low growing. It retains the water and you can use water man­ agement and you can recycle the rainwater. We’re going to look at all those things with our builder and architect" Green items being considered in the design process are the use photo voltaic cells to col­ lect solar energy and rain gardens to manage rainwater from the building and parking lot so that it does noc go directly into the storm sew­ ers. Large windows for day lighting and less use of electric lights are also under consider­ ation as well as sensors to regulate how much artificial light is needed at any time. Second story outdoor areas may also have drought­ resistant plants to manage water and act as City of Hastings Community Development Director Daryle Benjamin-Forbes (left) and Hastings Public Library Board Brenda Teegardin show an architect’s drawing of the proposed new Hastings Library building. Benjamin-Forbes said the new library “will stand as a very, very positive example of what can happen with private and public part­ nerships across the entire community. I think that’s very significant and says a lot about this community, how needed it (the library) is and how wanted it is.’’ The proposed two-story “green" library building will have 20,000 square feet and be built on the former site of a gasoline station and most recently Mama B’s Ice Cream Parlor, bordered by State. Michigan and Apple streets. A green building is one that maximizes both economic and environmental perform­ ance. “What’s really cool about the project is that it will be certified as a green building, and it’s being built on a brownfield site. We should be very proud of that, Benjamin-Forbes said. There are very few green buildings on brownfield sites in the state, she explained, noting that the Hastings site was designated as a brownfield site as a result of contamina­ tion when the gasoline station had been locat­ ed there. renovation, operation, maintenance, and dem­ olition." according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Web site. Environmentally speaking, a green build­ ing can “enhance and protect biodiversity and ecosystems, improve air and water quality, reduce waste streams and conserve and restore natural resources.” according to the EPA. Economic benefits may include a reduction in operating costs and improve oc cupant pro­ ductivity. Green building strategies also include “the creative use of recycled products, solar ener­ gy sources and maximum use of natural light­ ing.” according to information from Benjamin-Forbes. For social benefits, the EPA said green buildings enhance occupant comfort and health, heighten aesthetic qualities, minimize strain on local infrastructure and improve overall quality of life. The proposed Hastings library will be "LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified at a mini­ mum of silver," she said. “It’s in the top range She gave the Library Board praise for working so hard and spending so much time and energy reviewing and researching sites for the library. “...The result of having done all of that work and gone through the effort related to several sites before this one has actually pro­ vided the community with a library and a site that’s really the right site for the library. And for lots and lots of reasons, it’s very good for the downtown; it’s very good for some rede­ velopment that the Downtown Development Authority wants to see happen. I think all the businesses downtown are very excited about its current (proposed site) location.” Benjamin-Forbes said. She also believes it is important for the community to understand “that the Library Board worked very hard at that research, and it took a few extra years and some extra dol­ lars, but the end result is that the library is in the right spot and we’re going to see a lot of spill over from a downtown development per­ spective. and I get really excited about that. The time, energy and cost was well worth it," Benjamin-Forbes said. Teegardin said, "The DDA and another donor are the ones who made the funds avail­ able to purchase that site. Originally that was one of the things that was sort of hanging us up. We were trying to not spend dollars on a site. We wanted every dollar to go to the building. The city worked very hard with us to try to find a site they could give us. As we proceeded it became more apparent that here’s a site available but there was cost to it -$175,000. Over the summer, she said the Library Board's Project Implementation Team will be working with its construction management firm, interior designer and architect David Clark of the architectural firm of Fishbeck. Thompson. Carr & Huber, to complete the building’s design and prepare construction documents. insulation. She noted that the Christman Company, which has been selected to provide construc­ tion management services for the project, has LEED certified personnel as well as experi­ ence with brownfield sites. “I think the library staff is extremely excit­ ed about that (green) aspect... and in educat­ ing the community.” Teegardin said. “We’re hoping to involve school children... One of the things they’ve thought of is having sort of a gauge on the wall where you can see bow much electricity you're saving, using or recycling. We think it will be a great educa­ tional tool for the community and hopefully encourage others in the community to look that way." . The library project also receives points towards its LEED certification from the way the former Mama B’s Ice Cream Parlor was demolished because buildinj materials and interior items of value were recycled. For instance, Barry County Habitat for Humanity removed al! the usable building materials and the nearly new furnace was donated to the Tbornapple /Uts Council for use in its Arts Hatchery budding. Benjamin-Forbes is hopeful that the library project will receive a $213,000 brownfield redevelopment grant from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. “We are in the final phases of that.” she said. “It’s moving ahead rapidly, very posi­ tively. We anticipate that we will receive that award. We do noc have the official notifica­ tion of an award at this point, hut everything is headed in that direction " The brownfield redevelopment grant would be used for such expenses as vapor steel that is “necessary as a result of building on a con­ taminated site and anything else related to working around the environmental issues that are the result of a gas station there. There’s a plume of fuel underneath,” Benjamin-Forbes said. Consequently, the grant would help in the design process, “in a way that does noc allow any more water to move the plume towards the river any farther than it is and those kinds of things. Anything related to pro­ tecting the site and minimizing any distur­ bance of the contamination are eligible expenses. That includes demolition, so the library will be able to recoup some of those costs.” The new library “will be really nice for the community,” Teegardin said. “I think it will be a wonderful anchor at that end of town, right across from Felpausch. Benjamin-Forbes said it’s significant that the proposed library already is beginning to enhance additional development on the east end of downtown. There was an instrumement petting zoo at Community Music School Share-A- Thon. Music School fund­ raiser nets $2,200 The Community Musk School's annual Share-A-Thon March 19 raised more the 57.200 for the school's scholarship program. More than 50 students and faculty memben gathered pledges and performed at the event held at Fust United Methodist Church. Music School Coordinator Steve Youngs thanked the participants and donors for help­ ing to provide musical opportunities for peo­ ple of all backgrounds and incomes. He added, "The participants and donors are to be commended for stepping up to help make music accessible to all.* Carol Divine and Masteller Music provid­ ed an instrument petting zoo at the event. The Community Musk School provides private lessons in voice and most instruments, plus Kindennusik classes for children from infancy to 6 years of age. Financial aid is available based on household size and income. Registration is now open for summer class­ es and lessons; call 269 948-9441. The Community Musk School- Hastings is a program of the Music Center of South Central Michigan. COUNTY PLAN, page 1 items such as latex paint and cat litter will Paul Wanland Paul Wanland selected 2005 outstanding business student Pau! Wanland. son of Chris Wanland of Hastings, has been selected as the Class of 2005 Outstanding Business Student. The Hastings High School Business Education Department chose him on the basis of his achievements in the business curricu­ lum at Hastings. The teachers who selected him are Nancy Cottrell. Mary Dawson, and Tracy George. Wanland has focused his elective studies in business by taking Computer Applications 1 and II. Computer Information Technology. Advanced Computer Information Technology. Business Law. Accounting I and II. Advanced Accounting, and Teacher Aide for the Business Department. He has also been an active member in busi­ ness activities outside of the classroom as a four-year member and a three-year treasurer of Business Professionals of America. He has participated in a number of BPA activities and fund-raisers. He has been a regional, state and national representative in Advanced Accounting and a regional and state represen­ tative in the Parliamentary Procedures Team event. Other extra-curricular activities have kept him busy throughout his high school career. He has been an active member of Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD). He has also been involved in tennis at the varsity level for four years. Wanland outside of school is employed at Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers and has participated in the Rotary Life Leadership Camp and the Rotary Honors program. He will continue his studies at Davenport University in the fall, majoring in accounting. not be accepted. • Adopted a resolution honoring Emily Rose Walton for taking first place in the Health Care Association of Michigan state­ wide essay contest for Nursing Home Week. Walton, 10, daughter of Thornapple Manor Dietary Manager Heather Walton, read her winning essay, “Grandma Mary, Queen of Hearts." honoring her late grand­ mother. Mary Carpenter, to the board. It was the stcond straight year a local stu­ dent has won the contest. Last year Cody Davis won with his essay on his grandfather, Joseph Rentz. • Noted the next meeting of the Board of Commissioners will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, at the Prairieville Township Hall. 10115 Norris Road, Delton. • Heaid a presentation about meth labs from Liz Lenz of Barry County Substance Abuse Services and Eric Pessell of the Bany-Eaton District Health Department. In a board item that inadvertently was omitted from the Banner’s April 28 story, the board approved increases in annual pay­ ments to County Medical Examiner Dr. Jeffrey Chapman. Chapman, who had been paid $10,000 a year for his services in 2004, will get $13,000 this year. $16,000 in 2006. $19,000 in 2007 and $20,000 in 2008. Commissioner Wayne Adams mentioned •he reason for the increases was to bring the medical examiner’s compensation more in line with other counties. “In reality, we re getting a pretty good bar­ gain for this." he said. This young lady gets a close-up look and feel of a trombone. �Pege 4 - Thuredey. May 12. 2005 - The Heating, Banner Don’t let the lull fool you, it’s gotten worse in Iraq ER To the editor: Why is local police curtailing the news? Dear editor: You wrote that 911 Director Charles Nystrom changed the policies of how the media can obtain news. Could you please explain this? It was my understanding there was something called the Freedom of Information Act which allows reports access to public information? Is it not in the best interest of the public to know what our police agencies are doing? I am outraged! How dare they tell us we do not have the right to read the logs of the police agencies we pay for! Do we not pay Farm Bureau backs Unicameral Michigan To tke editor: A resolution wax introduced by Rep. Lamer Lemmons HI (D-Detroit). diet would •mend the Michigan Constitution end subatantieUy revise the structure of the State Legislature. It would change the Legislature from two bouses (Senate audHouse) to a onechamber Legislature, consisting of 74 mem­ bers serving a four-year term. If the proposal passes both the House and the Senate, it would require a vote of the people at the next general election. Barry County Fann Bureau brought forth a similar resolution in 1999 at its county annu­ al meeting. The discussion al that meeting focused on the fact that at the federal level of legislation, two houses are needed to balance representation for all states, with the Senate having two from each state and the Hoose by population. Whereas, at the state level, both House and Senate are based on population. The thought behind the county resolution was that, why duplicate a legislative body, but rather, make a unified and more cost effective legislative body? Barry County Farm Bureau, Rick Lawrence, President our taxes to pay for these officials? Are they not answerable to us? Now I understand there are times when some names should not be released, and there are times when the public interest would not be served because of on-going investigate os and such, in fact. I think I'm uniquely quali­ fied to see both sides of this issue, having been a military policeman in » community environment and by having worked for the Banner and two other newspapers. Freedom of the press is a fundamental right and one of the cornerstones of democracy. It is the press who are part of the checks and balances of our system and they have done sc many investigative reports showing the fraud of government officials and offices, cover the accidents on our streets report on business activities in our community and everything else that goes on in our world. But also, since your cryptic news brief did­ n’t explain the why of Mr. Nystom’s decision. I'll not sit here and condemn him for making a decision which we pay him to make. For all I know, be has a good reason for keeping police records from public consumption. I’U just simmer until more is explained because some things, freedom of the press being one of them, do not sit right with this tax-paying ritiven On the other hand, does be have to dear any photos you take when your reporters go out to photograph our police offinen pulling down a drug lab? Did he teU you not to have your reporters listen to a police scanner or go out to an accident scene? Does he let you know which fire calls you can and can not go to? Reporters can go out and do footwork, talk to public officials, listen to police and fire scanners and ask questions themselves and noc rely so heavily on the police to write everything down for them. This is the way I see it TL. Stenzelbarton. Hastings Two examples Spelling errors of Orwell’s book plague papers Th the editor: To the editor: I have beard and read a couple of disturb­ ing things lately. I know this e-mail address was published for another reason, but I feel it is worth a In Georgia, the state government is consid­ ering a law to ban all books written by gays and lesbians. chance to use in regards to another issue. The issue in reference is proofreading in the papers (he Reminder and the Banner)! Now. while I’m not a big fan of that lifestyle, I don’t think it is right to ban their hooks Both papers have been used for many a topic in the local classrooms, as what not to do. What I feel is worse, is the many errors in Then in Howell, Mich., a couple of weeks ago. an auction was canceled because the auctioneer couldn't find a place to offer Ku Klux Klan items. Again, I’m not a fan of the KKK, but these two incidents sound too much like what George Orwell wrote about with the thought police in his class novel “1984." the obituaries in both papers, week after week. It is better than the lottery, you can bet there will be some big mistake in the obituar­ ies, and yep, it happened this week too! My aunt's obit (Emma Magoon....in yesterday's Reminder as "Magon"). Names are continually misspelled, and the worst, when you get a photo and obit mixed And that scares me. We don’t have the up! What disrespect! right to do this kind of censorship, even though the people doing it say it’s for the Disgusted, Shirley Jones greater good. My solution is, if you don’t like it, leave it (and other vets) get from this administration, it's probably a mercy be died, rather than returning dismembered to steadily declining care, administration concent, and VA benefits. Rest in peace. Sergeant Smith, ’freedom is on the march.* Tex claims things are better in Iraq. They're not. Ever more Iraqi civilians, policemen and soldiers in training are dying daily. Even our torture chambers in Abu Grub prison came under attack recently, and 40 odd US. sol­ diers were wounded, for one ■’insurgent" killed. It's not a good ratio. Though our over­ all losses were down a month or so ago. they're climbing again now, and our (dimin­ ished) forces have only just kept their noses and foreheads above the quagmire. And since they're falling far short of enlistment quotas, more soldiers (reserve, guard, and regulars) are making return tours of duty. The President's Iraq coalition is falling apart Last weekend the 24th of 30 original members dropped out. and in England, Tony Blair's poor showing in parliamentary elec­ tions has many saying hell be gone soon (as I predicted several months ago). The lies caught up to him. as they're catching up to Bush. I guess John Kerry was right when be Sieve Toman, Nashville called it a "coalition of the bribed and coerced. * If it seems I've been writing about this for years, it's because I have — three years and five months, to be precise. We re spinning our wheels in Iraq. Afghanistan, across the Mideast, and in security matters al home. What's happening to America is chaos (and there's no theory about it). Bush democracy has turned Afghanistan into the world's opium poppy-growing heavyweight. They'll export about 75% of the earth's opium this year, and even more next, barring apocalypse. Many mouths ago (in one of these letters) I told readers the Pentagon was covering-up a scandalous "friendly-fire* incident resulting in (former NFL player) Pat Tillman’s death. They tried to cover the FUBAR by giving him a (posthumous) combat medal award (Silver Star) and creating heroic fiction regarding his death. How much deeper are his family's wounds after this revelation? Many people confronted me angrily after publication, accused me of lying. Don't bother apologizing, just wake up! Insurgents, terrorists, malcontents in Iraq are still sitting on the better part of a million (1.000.000) tons of munitions they were allowed to steal through poor military plan­ ning and a shortage of "boots on the ground." Civil war in Iraq isn't "imminent." it's on — Kurds. Sunnis. Shiites doing what they've always done. If you think you regret the pres­ ident's hasty, ill-conceived, ill-planned leap into this tarpit now, give it a few more months. (I might also add this was all clearly apparent prior to last November's election.) Recently a presidential commission report­ ed inter agency and intra agency intelligence cooperation about where it was on 9/11/01. They declared CIA, ocher intelligence leading up to the war in Iraq, "Dead wrong.* It was the third or fourth federal commission to do so. (Porter who? Why. Porter Goose, of course.) The same report contained sections con­ cerning our failure dealing with North Korea and Iran so frightening and sensitive every word is classified ’Top Secret." Commissioners said we don't have a due about what's really happening with either stale's nuclear programs. Our ally Pakistan is behind nuclear activi­ ties of both (sold 'em the plans and much of the hardware), but does such a fine job tortur­ ing folks for us. we caul cut the ties. Americans should be pondering the closing words in the report. According to the com­ missioners. the 'only thing* America's intelli­ gence gathering community has been good al for many yean is 'resisting change.* We've waited three and a half yean, and the chief executive has made virtually no improvement in security (at borders, airports, ports of arrival) whatsoever. Iran (thanks to Pakistan) is closer In having nukes every day. North Korea? Social Security? Decent GI Benefits? Healthcare/Medicare Global wann­ ing? (Arguably tire world's moat serious prob­ lem.) Ballooning energy costs? I never thought I'd find myself agreeing with modern militias, but what they're dong on the Mexican border may be the only way to seal the sieve. Ten thousand illegal immi­ grants cross from Mexico s day. It's a sad commentary on national security and pre­ paredness. I used to tell my friends. "If things were half as bad as these militia folks thmb icy are, they'd all be pushing up daisies.* Now, the Patriot Arc, secret imprisonment of who knows who, and fanning prisoners out to Saudis and Pakistanis for torture makes me wonder if the militias (paranoid as I've always claimed them to be) aren't doser to the real story than mainstreamers. Dick Nixon's minions plotted political kid­ napping in the White Howe basement They spoke of transporting the vrctims to Mexico where they’d be held til the war was over. These people aren't plotting it. tneyte doing it, end I'd wager my last dollar (at least) some citizens ere victims. Larry Hamp. Hastings What good is it to gain the world but lose your soul? To the editor: The word ’profit* is a very attractive word to most al', people. The dictionary gives these various meanings for this word. 1. Money gained. 2. Gain of any kind. 3. To be an advantage or profit. Most of us who read this, have bad some experience with the concept of this word, "profit* Perhaps an investment that sounded good, but turned out to be a great loss or an invesuasns thaMqmadM good. This concept of profit bad IcssMBns an many aspects of life. Ws oeedaDdr^mwiedge we can get on this subject. I have lad quite a few yean of experience and some of the things I have learned are by the hard class of experience and some from the Instruction Book we call the Holy Bible. A number of yean ago I invested what then seemed like quite a sum of money. For a while it earned a good rate of interest Then it began getting less and less, next it began los­ ing money, and finally I drew it all out A'< 1 recall it was leu than 1 had invested. This did not make me very happy. I remember thinking. Why did I noc draw it out sooner? I guess I thought it would change, and become profitable again. Life is like that. Many things look like fun. profit, everyone is doing it etc. (things like stealing, immorality, lying, smoking, drugs, alcohol, even eating too much). The Bible calls these things sin, evil slavery, unprofitable, etc. The question is; Who is right-wise (right and wise)? Who can you trust? Yourself? Your tradition? Your religion? Your teacher? Your preacher? Your Bible? Everybody thinks they are right What a challenging, difficult question; Who is right profitable, and wise. It's your choice and your profit or loss. Here are some choices, not new. alone . Sergeant First Class Paul Smith earned his Congressional Medal of Honor the old-fash­ ioned way. He died for it It's a shame his family had to accept the medal from the dirtiest hands to make the presentation in American history. Sgt Smith's award came in a cause forever tainted by administration lies, manufactured evidence, kidnapping and "rendering.* torture, mis and mal application of force, and (wont of all) something less than Junior Achievement level Pentagon planning (hallmarking our entire involvement in Iraq). He's now another of more than 1,600 dead soldiers from a war Congress (and 53 million idiots) has allowed fools to conduct (to the detriment of our real national security, and enhancement of the Bush/Saudi oil intereau). Considering the treatment many wounded but tried and proven. *Tbe blessing of the Lord makes one rich, and He adds no sorrow with it.* (Not always in money). Proverbs. 'For what profit is it to a man if be gains dte whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?* Matthew 16:26. 'When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also. He said to them. ‘Whoever desires to come after Me. let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.' For whoever desires to save his life win lose it but whoev­ er loses his life for My sake and the gospel's will save it For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses bis own soul?* Mark 8:34-36. "For whoever desires to save his life will lose it but whoever loses his life for My sake Win save it For what profit is it to a man ifhe gains the whole world, and is himself destroyed or lost? For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words, of him the Son of Man will be ashamed when He comes in His own glory, and in His Father's, and of the holy angels." Luke 9:24-26. ■Just as I also please all mat in all things, noc seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.* 1 Corinthians 10:33. 'Remind them of these things, charging them before the Lord not to strive about words to no profit, to the ruin of the hearers.* 2 Timothy 2:14. 'For they (parents) indeed for a few days chastened us as seemed best to them, but He for our profit, that we may be partaken of His holiness.* Hebrews 12:10. "What does it profit, my brethren, if some­ one says be has faith but does noc have works? Can faith save him?* James 2:14. 'Come now, you who say, 'Today or tomorrow we trill go to such and such a city. spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit' Whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appear, for a little time and then vanishes away. Instead you ought to say, 'If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that.' But now you boast in your arrogance. AH such boasting it evil Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not <k> it, to him it is sin.* James 4: 13-17. Someone asked the other day; How do you know yon are right? Here's how! Does the written word come to pass? 'and declared to be the Soo of God with power according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead." Romans 1:4. "Therefore the Lord Himself win give you a sign: Behold, the vir­ gin shall conceive and bear a Son. and aball caH His name Immanuel.* Isaiah 7:14 also See Luke 1:26-31. *Fcr You win not leave my soul in Shed, Nor will You allow Your Holy One to aee comrprioo.” Psalms 16:10. 'But God win redeem my soul from the power of the grave, for He aball receive me.* Psalms 49:15. See Merk 16:19. 1 Corinthians 15.4. Fphesians 4:8. Therefore I said to you that you win die in your aim; for if you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins.* John 8:24. (2) ■For I bear them witness that they have a seal for God, but not according to knowledge. (3) For they being ignorant of God's rigbteoroness, and waking to establish then own right­ eousness, have noc submitted to the right­ eousness of God. (4) For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.' Romans I(k2-4. Do you really believe? Rus Sarver, Hastings Penalty for phony victims? There has been a lot of news lately about people who have claimed to be the victims of crime when they are not Police agen­ cies can spend a lot of their funds in searching for non-existent criminals. How do you think people who fraudulently claim to be crime victims be punished? These answers come from members of the GFWC-Gun Lake area women’s dub at their May meeting. iteiMfaa. Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 PMthntv... Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone:(269)945-9554 rraowrc •mcuq* uonn uacovB Mos PrMtdtnl Presdert Steven Jacoba SecratvyflreaMW -NEWSROOMDerid T. Vbung (Etter) Elaine GSbert (AaateM Etter) Helen Mudry Patricia Johns m-------- tsren Bremer Fran Faverman Helen Gambee, Bradley: Dorothy Frost, Bartow Lake: Marilyn Moses, Yankee Springs: Sandra Marcukaitis, Middleville: Betty Baughman, Hastings: Sandra Ponsetto KetyUoyd let, , „ , _ Marc>o wesiover Heather Reed »>- - • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Oratoed «to araptod Montoy vnugh Ffttoy. BOO ajn. to 530 pjn. “I think these people should pay cash restitution and also be required to do community service." “I think that everyone is responsible for their own actions. They should learn from their mistakes and others should leant from those mistakes." "I think these people should be required to get help. I would rather they get psychiatric help than just be punished." “I think they should be punished to the full extent of the law. If there isn’t a law, they should definitely be required to pay back what they cost others." "These people should definitely be required to pay back the costs. They should pay back everyone from the police to their family and churches and friends” ‘This might not be a crime but they should be required to make restitu­ tion. They should be required to do some­ thing." Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subralplton Mm: IX par ywr to Barry County S32 per ywr to Mointog oowiN $35 par yaar atoowhore POSTMASTER: Sand kttw P.O. Bos B Haatnga. Ml 4905S-0S02 Brand CtoM Poataga PaM «Ha*0XM4OOM to: �Th. Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 12, 2005 - Page 5 b? My Opinion Health care, not social security in crisis We've been deluged lately with a lot of discussion about changing the social security system. Government leaders are telling us the sys­ tem might go broke in a little more than 35 years from now if we don't do something about it today. Should we be concerned? Yes, the social security system is a very important program for many Americans, but as they say. "time is on our side." A more serious problem facing all Americans, young and old alike and most companies, is health care, which has reached a much more immediate crisis. We've known for more than a decade now that a least 40 million Americans can't afford health insurance, and now there are compa­ nies across this county finding it hard to balance their books because heath care is out of control. Just look at the recent news that General Motors, long believed one of the most profitable corporations ever, is asking their employers to open their contract to re-negotiate their benefits package. Closer to home, we're told that Hastings Manufacturing Company is having to ask employees for concessions on their health insurance benefits, very simply to stay in business. If companies like General Motors and Hastings Manufacturing are going to compete in the new global marketplace of doing business at inc lowest possible price, then they have to reduce their costs of doing business, move or close. Just this week, a good friend of mine with nearly 30 years in business had io close his doors because of increased competition from the big guys. Making things worse, the cuuvSt system in Michigan is rigged against employers who offer health benefits to their employees, because they are taxed for every dollar paid out for health care. We didn't get into this situation overnight and we're not going to get the problem solved soon either. Our government leaders need to put aside social security for awhile and focus on health care (and Medicare), for it relates directly to economic stability of this state and the nation. If we don't do something soon, you will continue to read about company closures and companies picking up stakes and moving to places like Canada, Mexico and China. Not good for Michigan, and not good for America. Health care was a nice benefit that came with an increasingly prosperous middle class that arose in the post-Worid War II era. However, by the early 1980s, health care steadily became more expensive, and employees had to adjust by increasing co-pays and in some cases reducing benefits. One of the reasons for this development was the nature of the world's best health delivery system, which has prolonged life and in many cases saved the lives of many of our citizens. The world of high tech medical equipment and tools enabled better diagnosis, better care and increasing rates of saving people from formerly fatal dis­ very expensive. We want the local hospital to offer the latest and greatest equipment and the best trained health care providers, which once again is expensive. Another huge factor is our collective lack of responsibility for our own health. We do dumb things such as smoking, drinking too much alcohol, driving too fast, eating the wrong foods, and then we cry out for the best health care when we've our bodies finally collapse under the weight of our misbehasing. Then we expect the health care experts »□ fix us up. It's costing us more than we expected and as our population ages, the prices will continue to increase. What are we to do? I'm by no means an expert on health care, but I've observed in recent years some things that have negatively impacted health care costs. I was one of the bystanders who saw nothing wrong about a decade ago when drug companies asked for the right to advertise their products like any other product or service. What's happened since, however, is the awful truth that drug companies spend far more of their money on hawking “feel good drugs" such as Levitra, Cialis and Viagara than on research arid development. Drug companies seem to be more interested in giving us better sex lives than finding a cure for Parkinson's, cancer and the like. Drug companies want drugs that treat the symptoms, but don’t cure diseases. They do it because that's where the money is. "Ask your Doctor." There are plenty of reasons for health care getting out of control. We've reached a point in this country where middle class folks are feeling the pain and companies are forced to pass mote of the costs to the workers. Just this week, I heard suggestions from education leaders to bid out the health care package for Michigan's teachers. As I have said too often in this column, government should be solving problems, but isn't. Government seems preoccupied with too many things that really don't matter. This applies equally to our elect­ ed representatives both in Lansing and Washington. The very first thing they have to do is stop the political gamesmanship and begin in earnest to identify the most serious problems we face then look to ways to solve them. We have too many elected officials too willing to continue to do the same old thing over and over, even though it’s becoming appar­ ent these ways are not working. It's also becoming obvious too many politicians are merely do the bidding of some powerful special inter­ ests. Our system is broken down and in need of serious icpair. But remember, when you find yourself in a hole, it’s time to stop digging and start looking for a way out. It’s time to start thinking outside of the box (or hole) and get down to some serious discussions. We need to solvs the health care crisis facing us and we don't have Baltimore donates to economic alliance Barry County Economic Development Alliance Executive Director Dixie StadelManshum is presented $400 from Baltimore Township Supervisor Richard VanSyckle, Clerk Penelope Ypma, Treasurer Jennifer McKeever. Trustee Jim Rhodes and Trustee David Soya. The alliance serves economic development throughout Barry County and has been visiting local townships, villages and the city to ask for funding. Whooping cranes sighted Wildlife enthusiasts take note: The Michigan Audubon Society Otis Sanctuary has announced that a pair of endangered whooping cranes were sighted April 2. Otis Sanctuary Resident Manager Thomas Funke and his wife, Susan, were driving about a mile from the Otis Sanctuary and observed the pair foraging in a shrubby swamp on the edge of a small lake. “We were driving along and we both saw what we thought was a great egret, winch in itself is a rare find around here. We backed up for further investigation and there they were, cavorting in a wetland about 200 yards from us." said Funke. Whooping Cranes are critically endan­ gered and these cranes were thought to have been released in Wisconsin in 2003. They migrated to Florida, following a biologist in a whooping crane costume flying an ultra-light. The cranes that Funke saw were beading back north and were slightly off course, going to the east of Lake Michigan when they should have gone west. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service verified the sightings as being a male and female bom in 2003, which are part of this re-introduction project There are fewer than 500 whooping cranes left in the wild throughout North America. The related sandhill crane current’; num­ ber in the tens of thousands Michigan alone. These whooping crane* are thought to be the only two in Michigsn. Biologists are unsure if they will rozke it to Wisconsin on their own or stay in Michigan. Last summer, a handful of cranes spent their cummer in northern Michigan after they. too. went off course on their way back to Wiscons n. The Mildred and Robert Otis Sancv iary is one of 20 sanctuaries and nature centers owned by the Michigan Audubon Society, a private, not-for-profit organization. The socioety promotes awareness. enjoyment and stewardship of the environment and natural resources through education, research, conservation/preservation, with emphasis on birds and their habitats. The sanctuary is located in Rutland Township at 3560 Havens Road. For more information, either call (269) 948-5777 or connect online to www.otissanctuary.org 40 years to do it. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics eases. But when we insist on and gel this kind of medical care, it becomes Fifth-graders have fun at camp I’ve been generally healthy but get the Idea from advertisements that I should be taking aspirin. Should I take It even though I don’t have any particular medical problems? . Fifth-graders (from left) Maicee Herrington, Erika Rozell, Anna Cooley, Kaitlyn DeVries. Laken Mead and Letitia Vickery have fun at camp. by Marcle Westover At Camp Michawana one of the tough­ est challenges mentally and physically is climbing. it back up. . The Hastings Elementary fifth-graders took turns heading out to Camp Michawana. Students learned, played and enjoyed the outdoors during the camp. Some highlights for students included canoeing and climbing. Staff Writer A new camp, a new attitude, but the same traditions remain for fifth-graders in the Hastings School District Students, parents, school staff and the community worked to raise the funds needed to continue the fifth grade camp program for another year. The annual activity had been dropped due to budget cuts, but the commu­ nity was there to pick Steensma Plumbing Service run daily for your convenience 795-7495 Repair, Remodel & New LAKE • CUE RNSEY LAKE • Chappie Realty Inc. 338 N. Grove St. • Delton, MI 49046 ROCK AUCTION Saturday, May 21,10 a.m. 9 Stoneyard of Yankee Springs L_ GUERNSEY LAKE Directions: From Hastings, take Gun Lake Roadkri to intersection of Yankee Springs Road, right next Rj to McKibbin’s Car Sales, since 1934 in beautiful L J Yankee Springs Recreational Park. Look forKf Selling at auction Stoneman Smith s private col­ lection of over 100 large boulders, 100s of hand j picked Michigan fieldstones, pudding stones with j lots of spots. Accents for your yard and stones for your flower bed. These stones have been picked out of hundreds of ton of stone. Michigan's Best! I coltradingjimmysmith@msn.com • 2-bedroom home •Storage shed • 80’ of lake frontage • SlSOjOOO (2507824) • All »poru lake • Call Tracy Baker • Nice wooded lot 217-2078 VACANT LAND-13J ■ere*. Thu property ha* plenty to offer—wildlife, beautiful mature trees and your own space $84,900. Call Tracy Baker. 217-2078 31PaM3ftO13 • 3NP1 Aspirin has been used as a pain reliever for more than 100 years. It is commonly used for headaches, fevers and arthritis but it also has a much wider range of uses. It has been found to help prevent heart attacks, strokes and might even reduce your risk of some cancers as well as even slowing the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. Heart attacks and some strokes are caused by blood dots. Aspirin interferes with your blood’s dotting action thereby reducing your risk of developing these problems. Talk to your doctor before starting aspirin on a regular basis but it is usually recommended for heart health if you are a man over 40, a postmenopausal woman or a younger person with other risk factors for heart disease such as smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or have diabetes. Some studies have linked the use of aspirin with a reduction of colon cancer and Alzheimer’s disease but more research is needed before doctors begin recommending it for these conditions. Aspirin is not 100% safe and should be taken only if your doctor has advised you to do so. It can cause stomach irritation leading to pain, nausea or heartbum and even bleeding ulcers. This may happen more often if you drink alcohol as well. Aspirin can also lead to bleeding and even increase your risk of a bleeding type stroke. Some people are even allergic to aspirin and can bring on asthma attacks. Children should avoid aspirin when they have a fever or chickenpox because of an increased risk of a serious but rare condition called Reye's syndrome. Although aspirin can be taken safely by most people, it's not for everyone. Aspirin isn't for you if you have a history of peptic ulcers, liver or kidney disease, a bleeding disorder or if you frequently use alcohol or are on blood thinners. rl Scott Brasseur, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician for medical advise before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. ■MUtl �Page 6 — Thursday, May 12, 2005 — The Hastings Banner Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowlmg. Ml 49050. Pastor. Sieve Olmstead (616) 756-3021 church photic. Sunday Service: 9:30 am.; Sunday School ’ IX) ajn.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Tunc Wednesday nighu 6:30 p.m. minutes before Mass ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Father Jeffenon Al RuneU. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4.30 pm.. Sunday Maaaes 8:30 ajn. and liXJO am.. Confession Saturday 3JO-4:15 p m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road, Hastings. Mich. 49058 Senior Pmot. Rev. Wm. Clayton Garrison. Service Tunes: Sunday School 9KJ0 a. tn. and 11:00 a.m 6:00 pjn. (Small groups on 1st and 3rd Sunday nights). Wednesday: Dinner 5:45 p-n. Clasafs. 7.-00 pjn. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3165 N. Brandway. Hastings. MI 49058. Rev. Bob Smith >45-2654. Sunday. Phone Worship Services: 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School. 9:30 a.m. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member CJbara* of the World­ Wide Anghcan Communion." 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broadway and W Center St.). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. ft. Charles P McCabe Hl. Rector. Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 a.m and 10 a_m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 ajn. Sunday Nuraery Available at 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 aun. Sunday School Hour. I LOO a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 pjn. evening Service; Wednesday. 7:00 p.m. Services far Adults. Teens and Children. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South, Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9X5 a.m ; Worship 1100 a.m; Evening Service at 600 pjn.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.00 p.m M-79 We*. Pmaor Kan Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sut&y Worehip 11 in; P.O. Box 63. Hastings, MI 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 269-721-3077. Pastor Patti Hsrpote. Sunday morning worship service 9:45 ajn. Nursery provid­ ed. Sunday evening "New Beginnings" statu at 5:15 with service. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men's group 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 pjn. Christ's Quilters. Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Coming in January, exploring spiritual gifts Bible Church website: E. HOPE UNITED METHOLIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 9454995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary­ Treasurer, Linda Cobb. Office hours. Tues. Wed.. Thun. 9 am to 1pm. Sun. Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sun. evening service 6 pm; Son Shine Preschool (ages 3 A 4); Tues.. Thun, from 9-11:30 am. 12.-00-2:30 pm; Wed 6-8pm Prooeer Club (Gr K-5) (evening meal at 6 pm); Wed. 6-8 pm Middle School Youth & Sr. High Youth; Wed 7 pm - Prayer Mtg SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd (Irving). Rt Rev. David T. Hnstwick Rector. Sunday Service Tunes 9:15 a.m Morning Prayer. 11.-00 a.m Holy Commun-ion. Wednesday 600 pjn. Evening Prayer service. AD services using the traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For more information and Holy Day service times call (2M) 795-2370 or the Rectory 948-9327. Visa our web­ site at http://www churchseek/nev church' andrn* matV or e-mail us at rtrevhustwick A yahooxom. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville. MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 ajn. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M­ 66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise A Worship 10:30 ajn.. 600 pjn.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys A girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald An oasis of God’s love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616­ 731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623­ 5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday School far all ages at 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor; Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 ajn. Sunday School far all ages; 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service. 600 p.m.. Evening Service; 700 pjn. Sr. MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITION AL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E. Man Street. Middleville, Mich. Rev Fr. Lavery. Pastor. Phone 795-9030. Sunday Man 4:00 pjn. Fust Friday Holy Hour 5 pjn. Coofenrionr 30 minutes before Mass. Rosary Prayer 30 minutes before Mass. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pjn.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Of^ce, 948-8(04 far information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair acces­ sible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10:30 ajn. MI 49083. Phone 269-629-9436. Join us in celebration of PenteCMt Sunday. May 15.2005 at 9J0 ajn. We are located m a wooded set­ ting. north of Richland or BC A\ enue. between M-43 and Gull Lake Drive. All baptized Christians are welcome to participate in the Holy Eucharist. Our church is bar­ rier-free. our people friendly and a nursery is provided. A free picnic, bake sate and quilt raffle will fol­ low the service. McCALLUM UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHUICH THE CHI ten IN THE WILDVOOD" 5505 Otis Lake Road. Delton, MJ 49046. Pastor. Ronald Watterly Phone -517/886-3773. E-Mail wstterly6lsbcgiobal.net. Sunday School. 10 ajn. Morning Service, II a_m Youth Group. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Gathering. 7 pjn. PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Delton. Ml 49046 • 269-671-4193. Pastor, Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 aun.; Worship Service 11 ajn.; Sunday Evening Service 6 pjn.; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 pjn. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E State Rd. (Comer of State Rd. and Boltwood St across from Tom's Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling & Visitation, Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nursery available for all services. Sntlnyr Worship services 8:45 and 11X30 ajn. Quizzing Practice 8:30 a.m. Kids far Christ. 11X30 bjl. Worship Service only for 3 A 4 yr. olds. A 5 yr-4th grade dismissed during announcements. Sunday School far all ages 10X30 ajn. Aduh elec­ tives for April through August. Creation Class. Spiritual Warfare and Cafe Berea: Parenting by Heart. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Tteeaday: IOOO ajn.. SCAMPS (Senior Citizens). Wednesday: 6.30 pjn.. Adults; Sing'n Share A Foundation Class. Youth 6th-12th grades. Children 2 yrs. old through 5th grade. Faith Weaver Friends. Thnraday: f This information on worship service \ prided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescriptions" 118 S. Jefferson-945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan Hubert R. Fuller Thomas F. Herblet Leona Fem (Rosenberg) Gibbs HASTINGS - Hubert R. Fuller, age 83. of Hastings, passed away May 4. 2005 at LAKE ODESSA - Thomas F. Herblet. age 19. of Lake Odessa, died on Tuesday. May 10,2005 as the result of accidental drowning. Tom was bom June 1. 1985. the son of Thomas H. Herblet and Janet L. (Sutliffe) Morgan. He attended Ionia and Hastings High School. He was currently working for Curb Side Services in Lake Odessa. Tom enjoyed music, role playing, fishing, playing cards and especially spending time with his daughter. Alesia. He is survived by his fiance. Jeri Hendershot of Lake Odessa; daughter. Alexia Lynn Marie Herblet of Lake Odessa; his par­ ents, Mike and Janet Morgan of Ionia; broth­ ers. Aaron (Melissa) Wisenbaugh of Texas. David Wisenbaugh of Redford. Daniel (Barb) Wisenbaugh of Dowagiac; grandmother. Beatrice Sutliffe; and several aim's, uncles MIDDLEVILLE Leona Fem (Rosenbag) Gibbs bom October 14, 1907 in Decatur, passed away May 5. 2005 at Carvetb Village. Middleville She was preceded in death by her husband. Orley Monroe Gibbs, her parents. Claud and Mary Latimer Rosenberg and her two broth­ ers. Clarence and Claude “Jack” Rosenberg. Leona is survived by three nieces. Nancy (Robert) Anders of Middleville. Jackie (Gary) Gerard of Grand Blanc. Susan (Paul) Parsley of Middleville; three nephews, Monroe “Dodie” (Rosie) Rosenberg of Hastings. Terry (Jan) Rosenberg of Caledonia, and Michael (Lynda) Rosenberg of Middleville. She is also survived by 20 great nieces and nephews including a close niece Kim Marie (Bruce) Bender of Middleville, and one sister-in-law, Helen Gibbs of Jenison. Leona retired from working in tbe conces­ sion business and was best known for “Gibby's Foot Long and Gibby’s French Fries.” After retiring she spent many years in Florida where she enjoyed being a m-mher and volunteer for the Wmnn'. auxiliary for the American Legion. die V.F.W. and the Eagles. Cremation has taken place. At her request there will be tin visitation or funeral services. A 1 p m. gr.veside memorial will be held on May 14. 2JO5 at Chapei Hill Cemetery. Donations in her memcry can be made to the Heartland Hospice. 570 Cascade West Parkway. Grand Rapids. Ml <9546. Pennock Hospital. Hastings. Mr. Fuller was bom October 11. 1921. in Buffalo. New York, tbe son of Garle M. and Carol B. (Berhent) Fuller. Hugh graduated from Hastings High School in 1940 and Michigan State University in 1951. He was owner of the Fuller Insurance Agency from 1953 until 1978. He drove for North American Van Lines from 1978 until 1984. Hugh entered the U.S. Army Air Force on December 30. 1941 and was discharged November 2. 1945. He married Virginia H. Plank on January 18. 1944. Hugh enjoyed motorcycle traveling, work­ ing. being on the road, gardening, and was an avid Michigan Sum fan. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Carol Harrington. Surviving him are his wife of 61 years. Virginia; daughters. Susan (Armando) Labcstida of Ann Arbor. Krista A. (Pal) Loftus of Hastings.; a son, Hugh R. (Shannon) Fuller of Charlotte; seven grand­ children, Cristina Cardenas. Daniel Labastida, Rebecca Labastida. Alison Malburg. Colleen Koning. Brian Loftus. Keith Fuller, seven great grandchildren; brothers. Larry Puller of Scotsdale. Arizona. Harold Fuller of Gainsville. Florida; and sev- and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father. Thomas H. Herblet. in 2004. Visitation will be held Thursday. May 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. al Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held Friday. May 13. 2005 al 11 a.m. at tbe Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Bruce Barker will officiate and burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the family. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. era! nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to Tbornapple Manor. There will be no funeral home visitation. Memorial services were held Saturday, May 7,2005 from Riverside Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Garrison officiating. Arrangements were by Funeral Home of Hastings. the Girrbach Susanne E. Green HASTINGS - Emma M. Magoon. age 77, of Hastings, died Saturday. April 9. 2005 al the North Florida Regional Medical Center ir. Gainsville, Florida. Respecting her wishes cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held Saturday. May 14, 2005 at 1 p.m. al tbe Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Memorials can be made to your local Hospice. Arrangements are by tbe Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Senior Aduh Coffee Hour. 9:30­ Betty Lou (Stuart) (Cullen) 1100 a.m. Lookiuc abend: VBS. Johnson “Prayer Safari." August 1-5, 9 ajn.-noon. Rock Group. Saturday, May 14 1000 ajn. Catechism 6; 2:00 pjn. The Way; 5:00 p.m. Holy Communion. Sunday. May 15 8:00 A 10:45 ajn. Holy Bower and Eva Sager. The family will receive visitors Thursday. May 12, 4fl0-8«)pm at the Williams-Gores Congregational Care/Shepherd's. 1KX) pjn. Overeaten Anonymous; 7XX) pjn. Congregation Council. Tuesday. May 17 - Funeral Home, Delton. A Memorial Service will be conducted Monday. May 16, 2005. l.OOpm at the Prairieville Bible Church. Delton. Pastor Wednesday. May 18 - 10:00 a.m 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hoars are Monday-Thursday 900 a.m.-Noon and 1:00-300 p.m. Friday 900 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning wonhip hours: 9:30 Under the Contemporary Service. LIVE! Dome 10:30 Refreshmenu. HOO Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15. 9:30 and 11 rm. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 pjn.. and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 pjn. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Pastor. Sunday Services - 900 ajn. Traditional Worship Services; 1000 a m. Coffee Hour. 10:10 ajn. Church Jeff Garrison. School; 11:20 a.m. Contemporary Worship Services. Nursery care is provided for both services! Visit us online at www.fpcoft.org and our web log for sermons at http//hastingspresbyterian.blogsp ot.com/. May 12: 8:38 n-m. Women's Bible Study. May 13: 10-38 ajn. Nonh's Art Ftaie! May 19ft and 20ft - tarn mags Srfe. You may bring yout dona­ tions in beginning Friday after­ noon! Gvea Oil rial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. HighSchool. Larry retired in 1999 from Crown Vrntage with over 40 years of service. He kned his dog Fuzzy, playing golf, playing bingo, going to the casino* and traveling. On September 3. 1960 he married Brenda nephews. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Julie on October 17, 1990; a brother Delmar “Bud” Sager, sisters Opal Communion; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 12:30 p.m Little Angels, Flying Doves. Gud’s Children. Monday. May 16 - 2.-00 pjn. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. Office Phone (269) 945­ home. Larry was bom May 29, 1940. in Delton, the son of Delmar and Delia (Phillips) Sager. He was a 1959 graduate of Delton Kellogg Delton; sisters, Bessie Weaver of Hastings. Lucille Lewis of Fenton aad Myrtle “Midge” Elder of Coldwater, five grandchildren; three great grandchildren and several nieces and ers. Friday. May 13 - 6:30-1000 Bookies.. Delton. Passed away unexpectedly May 9.2005. at Stanley (Donna). Marvin (Ruth). Wilbur (Mary) and Donald (Judy) Sager, all of Grace Notes; 7.-00 pm. Adventur­ Wordwaicbers; 700 pjn. Youth A Family 1 •wintry; 700 p.m Grace Lawrence “Larry’' Sayer KALAMAZOO - Lawrence -.Larry” Sager, age 64. of Kalamazoo, formerly of L. Emery who survives. Other members of his family include GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street, Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Anton. Pastor Thursday. May 12 3:45 p m. Clapper Kids; 5:45 pjn. 231 S. Broadway. Hastings, Mich. Faithful Men. SAND RIDGE BANK ST. ST. TIMOTHY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 9800 East BC Avenue. Richland. Sunday evenings. coun- FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St. Rote Catholic Church. Hastings. Mau Sunday at 9:30 a.m *ault small group. ycrJh group, kids club. 6.30 praise study. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchipperxDeMunter Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m • Sunday School 10:30 a.m. ship training. QUIMBY UNITED METH6DBT CHURCH meal. 5:30 MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E. Mam Street. Middleville. Mich Rev Fr. Lavery. Pastor. Phone 795-9030. Sunday Mans 4.00 pun. First Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m Confesaioaa: 30 minutes before Mass Rosary Prayer 30 HASTINGS - Susanne E. Green, age 67. of Hastings, died Sunday, May 8 . 2005 at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born October 24, 1937 tn Lima. Ohio, the daughter of Benjamin H. and Mildred E. (Martin) Sullivan. Susanne attended Lima public schools and graduated from Central High School in 1955. She was an airline attendant with Capital Airlines and Lake Central Airlines from 1956-1959. She moved to Hastings in 1969. She has worked al Hastings City Bank, Hastings EW Bliss Co., Czindcr Century 21 and Dr. Wiseman Podiatrist. Susanne was a member of the Hope United Methodist Church, and was active in many ministries of tbe church from 1970 to 1990. She loved doing for her children and HASTINGS - Betty Lou (Stuart) (Cullen) Johnson, age 84. of Hastings, died Sunday. May 8. 2005 al her residence. She was bom September 3. 1920 in Lowell, (he daughter of Ralph and Ora (Yetter) Stuart. Betty was a graduate of Freeport High School, attended Davenport College and Western Michigan University. Betty married Don Cullen in 1952 and was married for 27 years until his death in 1979. She was also preceded in death by her younger sister and brother-in-law. Loma June and Robert Conley, younger brothers. Ralph grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by her husband of 35 years. Jack Green; children Jim (Cindo) Hoffman of Westerville. Ohio; Carrie (David) Dalin of Richland Township and (Bud) and Dean Stuart. Betty was employed at Eaton’s Corp, for 10 years. She abraded tbe First United Blake (Stephanie) Green of Hastings; seven grandchildren; Kristin. Alex. Chase. Chad, Jack Henry, Cassandra and Zachary, one sis­ Bowling Association, she enjoyed ball room dancing, golf, and pool. She is survived by her loving companion. John Morgan; daughter, Lindsey Cullen: sons. James. Scott and Marc Cullen; grandchildren. Kariana Gonzales. Mariah Dorsey. Kyla Wieck. Lewis Inman, and Michele Perkins; great grandchildren. Carisssa Inman ter, Sandy (Pete) Krystiniak of Hastings. Memorials can be made to the Leukemia Lympho.na Foundation or Sonshine Pre­ School at the Hope United Methodist Church. Funeral services were held on Wednesday. May 11, 2005 at the Hastings Hope United Methodist Church. Rev. Richard D. Moore and Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Arrangements were by Funeral Home in Hastings. the Ginbach Methodist Church in Hastings. She was an avid bowler, and a member of the Women's and Dolan Gonzales. Visitation will be held Wednesday. May 11 from 6-8 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held Thursday. May 12. 2005 al 11 a.m. at the Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Kathy Brown officiating, burial will be at Rutland Township Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Bernard Blair, officiating. Memorial contributions in Lany's name to tbe American Heart Association or the Leukemia Foundation will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. |Elena M. Smith| DELTON - Mrs. Elena M Smith, of Delton, age 94, passed away May 3. 2005 at her residence. Mrs. Smith was bora January 27. 1911 in Otsego, tbe daughter of Fred and Tessie (Ryder) Homing. Mrs. Smith was a 1919 graduate of Holly HighSchool. On January 21.1946, in Ohio, she married Robert E Smith and he preceded her in death on January 21,1981. Mrs. Smith was a life member of tbe V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary Post 422 in Delton. She loved the Detroit Tigers no matter if they won or lost she was an avid listener of tbe games. She enjoyed going to casinos, and playing the lottery. Mrs. Smith is survived by a daughter and son-in-law. Belva and Herbert Pearce Jr., of Anchorage. Alaska; a sister. Wilma (Al) Lober of Grand Rapids; six grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and four great great grandchildren; nephews. William (Claudine) Merchant, and Robert (Sue) Merchant; a niece. Lois Brown. Mrs. Smith was also preceded in death by a sister, Belva Keith. Funeral services were held on Saturday. May 7. 2005 with Pastor Gerald Gallaway officiating. Interment at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Delton V.F.W. Post 422 will be appreciated Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. �Th* Holings Bannar - Thursday. May 12.2005 - Paga 7 Stewart L. “Stew" Howes HASTINGS - Slewart L. “Stew" Howes, age 91, of Hastings, died Monday. May 2. 2005 at Carveth Village in Middleville. Mr. Howes was bom on September 23. 1913 in Ashfield. Mass., tbe son of Clarence and Anna (Slewart) Howes. He was raised in the Ashfield area and attended schools there, graduating in 1932 from Sanderson Academy. He worked for Streeter Trucking Firm after graduation. He moved to Hastings in 1946. He was married to Betty J. Donley-Patten. He was employed at EW Bliss Co. for two years, for Lakeshore Fanns for 22 years and Hastings Public Schools for 10 yean, retiring in 1980. He was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, played with tbe Hastings Merchants Baseball Team and belonged to both pistol and rifle clubs. He was a volunteer fireman for eight yean. He was an avid bowler and loved v> play golf. Many of Hastings residents remember him as their "milk man." After reunrig. be and his wife Betty did kxs of traveling, including a trip to New Zealand and Australia. Mr. Howes is survived by his wife. Betty; son, Gordon (Kathy) Howes of Hastings; daughter. Suana (Dorm) Larson of Manor. Texas; step-sons. Rodrick (Donna) Patten of Sunrise Beach. Texas and Ray Patten of Phoenix. Arizona; 10 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and niece. Francis Beckwich of Hastings. Preceding him in death were a daughter. Phyllis Carver and a sister. Irene Lanue. both of Massachusetts. Respecting his wishes, private family serv­ ices will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made by Hastings Emmanuel Episcopal Church build­ ing fund. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings WWW.wren-funer­ al-homecom. Noteboom-Lee Myers-Cooney Terry and Brenda Noteboom and Robert and Tammy Lee of Hastings, are pleased to announce the engagement of their children Niki M. Noteboom and Robb L. Lee. Niki is a 2003 graduate of Hastings High School and attending Kellogg Community College, but will be going on in search of a nursing degree. She is presently working for Floor Styles Products and River Bend Golf Kevin C. Cooney of Hastings Elizabeth K. Myers of Springfklu, IL were engaged to be married on December 18. Caoaty of Hastings. Kevin is a 1997 gradu­ ate of Hastings High School. He received his BA from Michigan Stake University in Iris Tasker turns 90! Course. Robb is a 2000 graduate of Hastings High School. He is employed by Craig Electric, but currently serving in the U.S. Army as an Interior Electrician. An August 6. 2005 wedding is being On May 15. 2005, Iris Reed Tasker win celebrate her 90th birthday. There will be an open house given in her honor at Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa on that day from 3-5 p.m. If you are unable to attend. Iris would love a card from you. Her address is 625 Sixth Ave., Lake Odessa. MI 48849. No gifts planned. Technology specializing in Archaeological Materials Science. Their wedding is planned for August 20, 2005. Peakes to celebrate golden wedding anniversary NASHVBLLE - Mary E. (Thompson) Huckendubler-Baxter, age 82, of Nashville, passed away Wednesday. May 11, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Huckendubler and Clifton Baxter. She is survived by her children. Dick (Geri) Huckendubler of Copemish, Connie (Ron) Jackson of Bartle Creek. Mark (Connie) Huckendubler of Sunfield, Nancy (Craig) Rhodes of Middleville; nine grand­ children; 15 great-grandchildren; one BATTLE CREEK - Roger L. Whittemore age 68. of Battle Creek, passed away May 9. 2005. Roger was born in Delton on August 26, 1936. tbe son of Lowell and Isadore (Pranshka) Whittemore. He retired from Clark Equipment in 1993 where he worked for over 20 years as an experimental driver. Roger enjoyed raising German shepherds. NASCAR, going on color tours and visiting tbe Mackinaw area. Mary was a graduate of Lowell High Schoo) and as a homemaker she enjoyed spending time with her family. Funeral services for Mary will be held Monday, May 16, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Caledonia), 616 E. Main St. Interment will be at Bowne Center Cemetery. Members of the family will receive rela­ tives and friends at the funeral home Sunday. May 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday 10 a.m. until the time of service. The family suggests memorial contribu­ tions be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Condolences may be sent online at wwwjnkdfiineralhome.com. Cedar Creek Bible Church in Deltotf TW have three children, Larry (Chris) Peake, Mark Peake and Jill (Dave) Eddy; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Ralph retired from the Kellogg Company and Joy from the United States government They reside in the Nashville area, enjoying their retired years together. Jeff Worden officiating. Interment Cemetery, Middleville. Ml Hope Memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association or Lifespan. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. |Helen E. WHkina| HASTINGS - Helen E Wilkins, age 96. of Hastings, died Tuesday. May 10, 2005 in Hastings Tendercare. Funeral and committal services will be held 11 r.m. Friday. May 13. 2005 at Wren Funeral Home. Pastor Timothy L. Oyer will officiate. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by the Wren Funeral Home (www.wren-funeral-home.com) CLASSIFIEDS CALL The Hastings If you see Clarence, wish him a BANNER • 945-9554 With Love, Your Wife Alice Grandview Foot and Ankle & family is announcing that Stacy A. Uebele, D.P.M is accepting patients in the Hastings location: 1005 W. Green St. Suite 304 Hastings, Ml 49058 Please call 269-948-9155 death on August 14. 2004. Roger is survived by a son, Bryan Whittemore of Battle Creek; a daughter. Susan Brown of Battle Creek; his mother, Isadore Johncock of Hastings; a brother, John Belson; sisters, Sandra Freese, and Betty (Daniel) Hsnburda; grandchildren. Joshua Whittemore and Ashlee Brown; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton on Thursday. May 12. 2005 at 11 a.m. Pastor Banner In honor of Ralph and Joy Peake’s 50th wedding anniversary, friends and family are invited to an open house. Saturday. May 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Vermontville Bible Church, 250 N. Main Street. Vermontville. Mich. No gifts; cards are welcomed. Roger loved his Cadillac. On September 20, 1957 in Middleville, he married JoAnn Otto and she preceded him in Anthropology and History xnd his MA in Anthropology from Northern Illinois University. Kevin is currency working towards his PhD. in Archaeology at Boston University. Elizabeth is the daughter of Ms. Mary Kremer Myers of Springfield, IL and Mr. and Mrs. John Myers of Springfield, IL. She received her BA from Illinois Wesleyan University in Chemistry and Greek and Roman Studies, and she is currently a gradu- Hastings City Bank HCB Mortgage Company Dr. Uebele specializes in all aspects of foot care with special emphasis on diabetic foot care, heel pain, hammertoes, bunions as well as many other foot problems. A CELEBRATION OF LIFE In memory of Frances Marian (Drenten) Jesiek Services. with reception following will be held at: Saints Cyril & Methodius Cathoik Church 159 131st Street. Wayland Township Saturday, May 14* 2005 11:00 ajn. - 1:00 pjn. RAH POINTS Att 30 Year Fixed 30 Year Fixed - Biweekly 20 Year Food 20 Year Fried-Biweekly 15 Year Find 15 Year Fixed - Biweekly 5X75 6.000 0.00 000 0.00 0.00 5.941 6W> 5.713 TONY ROY is not a little boy any more - ARM 5.625 5.750 5250 5374 5.125 6.250 5.750 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5.131 5JJ9 5.479 5.751 1.463 7Al I Call Karlafor Your Free Pre-Approval Today! 269-945-2401 HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 1 mile north of M-179 on Paamon. Followed by a gathering of family and fnends INTEREST EKQQL&I M 13 w fixed b-ed Zw—"Mtews, 9t£eus See us for cotor copies, one-hourphoto processing and ad yourprinting needs. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 �P«fle 8 - Thoraday. May 12. 2005 - The Hasunqs Banner [1 Tbe Lake Odessa Area Historical Society Washing worries will meet at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Thursday, May 12) at Lake Manor. Tbe business session will include election of three directors and a Dear Annie: I have a weird question for motion to change the dollar amount of dues you. My husband is graduating in May, but is for the first time in several years. Tbe speak­ going back to graduate school to get his mas­ ers will be Arnold and Anita Erb reporting on ter's degree. We will be living on campus, and their trip to Russia. This is the final meeting I’m worried about tbe community laundry sit­ of tbe 37th years of the society. The Bonanza uation. Bugle has been published four times year tin My mom says you can catch sexually all but tbe first four years of the Historical transmitted diseases from washing your Society's existence. clothes in tbe same unit as someone who is go easy on the china. Caught in the act infected. My sister suggested that I add Tbe Ionia County Genealogical Society Dear Annie: I'm confused. Three weeks bleach to the water. Will that help? I wouldn't care if it were just my husband and me, but ago, I went to see my daughter and grandson. we have a 2-year-old and one on the way. Thanks for the advice. -- Paranoid in Venncn! within 10 minutes. When I got there, the door over next door to tbe depot and assist in mov­ Dear Paranoid: There's no evidence that was open. I knocked on tbe storm door, but ing and cataloging library items to tbe new you can contract a sexually transmitted dis­ not loudly because I didn't want to wake my freight house. Two new bookcases will await grandson. No one came to the rfco., so I went in quietly. tbe printed material, along with tbe cases now ease through the washer, but if someone has had the flu or a cold, there is a slight possibil­ In use. The new space contains several hun­ ity that germs can be transferred through I thought maybe my daughter was in the dred square feet in a carpeted room. This will insufficiently disinfected clothing. So, either bathroom, but as I started walking in that direction, her butbaod appeared in the bed­ will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday at Lake Manor. The speaker will be Lori Fox of Portland with a newspaper story. Following refresh­ ments. all members present are urged to move be a huge change for the better from the cramped conditions in one section of tbe All manner of garden accessories wore on sale at Saturday’s hollyhock sale at the run a half-cup of bleach through an empty machine before using it, or wash your clothes in hot water and add bleach, ammonia or a depot. freight room of tbe depot. Church World Service, which in turn returns 25 percent for use in tbe Lakewood commu­ nity. Here it is bandied by Lakewood Community pine-oil disinfectant That ought to take care of just about anything. Spinal warning Services, which has representatives from the participating churches. Ono of the biggest Dear Annie: Now that temperatures are projects is the December delivery of food heating up and children are out of school, boxes, along with gifts, socks and mittens for spinal cord injuries will be on the rise. Teens children. . her time is getting limited. I travel a lot on changing event. More than 250,000 people in America already have a spinal cord injury. business and am not home much, only a cou­ clever gartkn stakes which had plates topped Every 49 minutes, a person in the United ple of days a week. I’m afraid I wont ever grt with color.iil mugs. These can be used for States is paralyzed from one. to see them again. In fact. I'm sure that's w'jat my son-in-law warns. - Confined Mora in homegrown greenery. Also there were garden items such as metal sculptures and flat stones with garden venes. Spinal cord injuries increase in the sum­ mer. More drivers will be on tbe road. More daughter of Hosea and Jennie Reed, daughter family. The Barns Committee, which meets al tbe assemble Dear Mom: We're confined, too. Your biking. Children will be flocking to play­ daughter knew you were on your way over grounds or playing their favorite sports. All of and left tbe front door open, so she must have these activities have the potential for spinal expected you to catch her "in flagrante.” You cord injury. say her husband doesn't want you around, so we think in the this year, Loyola University Health System, Maywood, DI., is launching a public service ir son-in-law irnCl illCQlSry : Apologize IO for the ill-timed intrusion and see if that campaign, "B 4 U...," which calls attention to helps. Otherwise, maintain the relationship the problem and offers guidelines on reducing with your daughter however you can. Doot injury risk. Please encourage your readers to think let her husband scare you off. ahead befor.- they dive. bike, drive, skate or Up in smoke? play. The wrong decision made in a split sec­ Wednesday. May 13. at 7 p.m. ond can produce devastating, permanent There will be no classes for Lakewood stu­ insults. For tips on bow to reduce injury risk, visit dents rwxt Wednesday. May IS. Tbe Lakewood CROP Walk will be held Sunday. May 22. Sunny Fresh is one of the www.luhs.org/b4u. Summer should be a won­ derful. fun time of year. Sincerely. - Thomas companies that recruits walkers, as do most of C. Origitano, MJ)., Chair, Department of the churches in the Lakewood community. Neurological Surgery. Loyola University Zion Lutheran. St Edward's, Sunfield United Health System; and Professor of Neurological Surgery. Loyola University. Chicago Stritch Grove Christian Parish are some of tbe School of Medicine churches that will sponsor walkers. Tbe walk­ Dear Dr. Origitano: Thank you for the timely reminder. We hope all our readers will The vintage baggage wagon at the depot was used for display of members’ contri­ butions to the annual plant sale. check your website for information on how to the entire walk. The total funds go to avoid spinal injury. Tbe snowbirds continue to come home. Theron King. Bill and Pat Wilson. Dick and Vergie Winkler have been among the most recent. The monthly flea market al tbe VFW bail is, taking place this weekend, on Friday and Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tbe Ionia-Montcalm chapter of SERA will meet on Wednesday. May 25. at tbe Ionic Ilifth School complex in the room designated Annoying noises smells like cigars, and I don't care to stay married to someone I can't be intimate with and who wool do anything about it Dwayne refuses to quit and won't consider taking a shower immediately to get rid of tbe odor. I think he is addicted, but he says I'm just try­ smoked when I met him. We don't have any other major problems, but the nausea is really I work in an office with 22 other people, bard to take. I'd be gratefol foe any advice. - and they pop their gum and stir their coffee (by beating the cup with a spoon) until I think Stinky's Wife and Smokin' Mad Dear Wife: If anyone has a control prob­ lem. it's Dwayne. How sad that smoking gives him more pleasure than intimacy. Since you can't get through to the addict, ask him to always, if he wool go. go without him and Health Department Locally, tbe clinic is held other person gone? I would appreciate any help you can give in the basement of Central United Methodist me.-TY. problem. It has to do with proper office al 7 p.m. every third Tuesday in tbe library oi behavior. Using persona) cell phones during Nelson, Andy Ferris, Matthew Scobey and Chuck Raynor on sound. Ionia High School on Tuttle Road. business hours, popping gum or banging Dear T.Y.: This isn't a simple etiquette In honor of Older Americans' Month, the spoons is simply unprofessional. Talk to your Ionia County Commission on Aging is hold­ supervisor about the gum and the office poli­ ing a birthday party for all those who are ages cy on cell phones (which should be set on 55 and older on Thursday, May 26. at noon. vibrate or silent, at the very least), and either you or the boss can ask the spoon-barigers to Call 527-5365 for reservations. There some advantages in being older. mmir Celebrating the 10th Anniversary hS™«,Banner El|E]|E][E]H]ll][E]|g] want to vomit, and I've told him so. I cannot possibly make love to a man who really cant afford to quit. Tbe Ionia County Concerned Citizens meet ’NOTE" If your portraits were done at White's Photo, they have already furnished us with a copy. smell disgusting. The odor literally makes me have lost my mind and need to retire, but I Church tram 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, May 20*** completely. Also, his body, cloches and hair ing to control him. I never would have married Dwayne if he in last week's column. The orchestra (back row) i eluded Ashley Barcroft, Dick will be May 26, 2005 Please have your pictures to the J-Ad Graphics office or the high school office by comes inside because be never shuts the door Dear Annie: I am trying to figure out if 1 The cast of ■Godspell.’ after their final performance. Directors Amanda Wells (far right) and Laura Smith (second from right) directed the musical. The cast was named The Annual Graduation Issue of ... ing one or more every single day. He smokes on our apartment balcony, but the smell still long. Is it too much to ask for some etiquette in the office? Where has the respect for the monthly immunization clinic by tbe Ionia Hastings High School SENIORS up cigar smoking and. lately, has been smok­ I will go insane. Also, there are 22 cell phones Wednesday. May 25. marks the day for the ATTENTION Dear Annie: ’Dwayne" and I have been married for 20 years. Dwayne recently took playing all kinds of rings, going off all day MCC For dinner reservations call 527-5365 by Monday. May 23. [cilteiltcinciiiaifaifEiltaitcr Virginia people will be outdoors skating, diving and To help prevent the estimated 11,000 new spinal cord injuries that will occur in America of Blanche and Roy Reed, from a pioneer for think it was enough, so I still am not allowed to visit Saturday forenoon as people flocked there to widow of pharmacist Malcolm Tasker, grand­ sponsors who will pay an amount per mile or I would knock more loudly, things would be fine. So 1 did that, but apparently he didn't buy hollyhocks, assorted perennials and in Fellowship Hall from 3 to 5 p.m. She is the ers are asked to get a pledge sheet and recruit said if I would just promise her husband that My daughter and I have been meeting at of honor at an open bouse on Sunday May 15, Fair building will home, he would have me arresecd. When 1 talked to my daughter later, she my bouse, but she is expecting in July, and Retired teacher Iris Tasker will be tbe guest Ionia Free knocking louder. We exchanged some angry words, and he told me if I came back to their A spinal cord injury is a permanent life­ for customers who made donations, for the near the fairgrounds May 26. My son-in-1 xw was furious with me for not and people in their 20s are especially at risk. bers brought excesses from their own gardens complex room door. Ar patently, they were "in the act" The Depot/Museum wrs a busy place on bird feeders or bird baths. Garden Club men.- The Historic Hosford Gardner House is raised and ready to be moved to the depot I called her first, and she knew I would arrive nt avu presents decide what you arc willing to tolerate. Tolerant pagan Dear Annie: 1 wanted to reply to "Pretty Peeved Sister-in-law," whose pagan relative refused to attend her son's baptism. She's right to be peeved. I've been a pagan for over 20 years and have attended baptisms, wed­ dings and funerals in churches of various denominations. There is nothing hypocritical about it. I'm not there to wonhip but to share a special moment with friends or family. Tolerance goes both ways. Most of tbe peo­ ple I encounter have no problem with my faith because I respect theirs. — Tolerant Pagan in Montreal Dear Pagan: Not all believers are able to be 8* annual Children's Show—"Annie, Jr. 2005 at VERMONTVILLE OPERA HOUSE so tolerant of other religions, but we com­ 211 S. Main St, VermoctviHe, Ml Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@Comcast .net. or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie s Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.crealorsxom. COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE, INC. (across from the fire station) , go with you for marriage counseling. As Jt May 6, 7,13,14 at 7 pjn. May 8 and 15 at 3 pun. Tickets: Adults 58; Semlors/Students $7; Children 12 * under S5 tickets are available at the door For more alternation or resei rations. 269.367.4455. or email thermal eyahoo.com mend you for taking the spiritual high road. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 12. 2005 - Page 9 Michigan Central Railroad Depots in Hastings The first railroad depot built in Hastings was situated at tbe point where State Street meets tbe east end of Green Street. This location immediately raised a contro­ versy among tbe residents, according to tbe Hastings Banner of Sept 23,1868. Tbe depot -was being built in second ward, a full half mile from tbe court bouse and available hotels,” complained the editor. Dewey. He added, “it might as well be in Nashville, so fir as convenience to die people of Hastings i concerned " Several years went by before tbe residents decided to ’.he matter in their own hands. In the Jan. 23, 1931, issue, one of the Cook brothers that owned the Banner, wrote how the change was made. “It was quite the custom then (1869) to have passenger station just about as far removed from Main Street as they could be located, because what clean up-to-date town would want those wood-burning locomotives to be puffing all their columns of smoke, cin­ ders and dirt right near the business center? Aa a result people often had to walk anywhere up to a mile to catch a train. “That was all right for a while, but gradual­ ly businessmen and citizens began to tumble to the fact that it would be much nicer and far more convenient to have a passenger station just as near the main business section as pos­ sible. That idea finally struck Hastings and an effort was started to have the passenger depot moved from the present freight depot to town. An effort was made to have the Michigan Central stand the expense, but the railroad officials couldn't see it that way at all. Tbe corporation had tbe only (rail) road running through the city at that time, and it was absolutely immaterial to them how far the people had to walk to reach the passenger sta­ tion. If tbe people of Hastings wanted to change the location of passenger station they cotild do it by providing a site, and building there at their expense just tbe kind of depot they would like to have. The (railroad) corpo­ ration very generously agreed to stop their days,” that were in marked contrast to the policies followed by railroads today. In order to bring about this change, the people of Hastings decided to build a brand new pas­ senger depot right downtown at the cost of $800. Tbe late Nelson T Parker, we believe, donated the land for tbe site. Research in the Register of Deeds office and abstract office uncovered a deed between Parker and tbe Grand River Railroad Co. dated July 17, 1882. The location is the northwest corner of Church and Apple Street." Unfortunately, the Banners for this time period. Julyl880 through December 1883 do not exist Tbe Banner newspaper office had a fire on March 3, 1883. It wasn't until December 1883. that the paper started to print again. The Banner started to use it competi­ tor's press in December and continued until their new press was delivered. Fortunately during that time period, the Nashvihe paper carried "Hastings News” and references about building a new Hastings depot are found. On Feb. 18, 1882, the Nashville News reports under Hastings News, "Quite a number of our citizens are trying to Pa depot just north of the Hastings House." tbe June 30, 1883, issue under Hastings "The officials of the M.C.R.R. were here and decided to build the depot. It will be done by the first of October.” Under Hastings News, “The foundation for the new depot has been completed and Wednesday a gang of carpen­ ters came and began to erect the frame. It is to be nicely furnished on the inside and when completed will be the finest depot on the line." Finally, the Nov. 3. 1883 Nashville News Hastings News announced. "The new depot is walks are being laid. It is a little beauty and no mistake.” The next news note said, "The ladies have pledged $500 for the railroad and propose to open liospitalities by giving a R.R. ball next Tuesday night. Tickets, including supper, are S3. Good for the ladies.” The Hastings House was a hotel located on the northwest comer of Church and State Street It is evident the owner, Mr. Parker, sold a part of his land and in exchange got the railroad depot located right behind his hotel. Parker owned a bam on site soon to be depot site and in the Feb. 25 The original depot at State and Green streets became a freight depot servicing the manufacturing businesses in the area Several spun connected to the Wool Boot factory. Tbe Consolidated Press, now known as E.W. Bliss and the Hirsch Brothers Pickle Company, all benefited from the railroad being panics wanted to be near the rail­ road. Tbe freight depot served the community until it was tom down in 1974. It was over 100 years old. In an announcement of the Banner dated Aug. 25, 1921, told, “On Sunday, Aug. 28 the people of Barry County will have an opportunity to see in Hastings, the Historic Old DeWitt engine, which drew the first train over tbe New York Central Railroad lines in 1831. This famous old DeWitt Clinton engine, together with three pas­ senger couches, will be on dis­ play at tbe Michigan Central passenger depot on Sunday. Aug. 28 from 3;4O to 4:10 p.m.” In early September of tbe same year the Banner reported. “It was a very thoughtful thing for the Michigan Central Railroad to have the old DeWitt Clinton train stop in this city last Sunday and at other points along the line, so that people coming from far and near could see this historic old relic." After praising the railroad and describing what the railroad did for the city. It ended with “The thousands who viewed the DeWitt Clinton train Sunday noted the wonderful change in railroad transportation since the historic old steam engine made its first run about 90 years ago, by comparing the old DeWitt Clinton with the famous engine 999, which hauls the train around." But while all this is true, we somehow cannot but feel that if the Michigan Central wants to show something perhaps less historic, but at the same time real old, antiquated and out-of-date, we would like to respectfully suggest that it loads its present passenger in Hastings on a flat car and haul it along the lines. “But let’s all hope that some­ thing better will soon be built at the best paying station between Grand Rapids and Jackson.” In other words, the 1883 passenger station was no longer meeting the needs of the Michigan Central Railroad passengers in Hastings. Information gathered from WJ<. Cook. Rotary Club min­ utes by Hubert Cook’s: The Hastings Rotary Club tclb of The Hastings Rotary Club involvement with the need for a new depot In their June 21. 1920 meeting, it commented, “Our old wooden clapboard station certainly did not give a very good impression." There were many discussions about what to do. In the November meeting. March Cook told of going to Detroit and having an interview with the vice president of the Michigan Central Railroad. By February 1921 tbe minutes report “At the February the Rotary Club signed invoices to buy the Gier Property for $7,000 and tbe Parker Hotel property for $4,000 so the Michigan Central Depot could be built. The city eventually relieved the club of the Parker property.... The Gier note as I recall was not entirely cleared up until short­ ly before the last passenger train stopped in Hastings.” Passenger service was discontinued in April of 1959. In the December 1921, tbe Rotary minutes contains a long report: "The minutes of the last meeting of the year state that the -Division Superintendent and the Superintendent of buildings have been ca town with plans and specification for the new depot, and all that remained was fur their Board to appropriated the necessary where­ withal. If they fail to do this, it seem almost certain from tbe sentiment here, that they should be shot at sunrise the morning after their meeting. Al any rale there is hope that Hastings may be accorded relief from that old. antiquated structure that made the DeWitt Clinton look like a gay sprightly youngster by comparison when tbe train visited Hastings a short time ago. If and when we do get the new depot, it will be because of the untiring efforts of the members of this club, especially the Public Affairs Committee, consisting of Kellar Stem. Carey Edmunds, and M.L. Cook, who spent their own time and money on several trips to Detroit." Tbe account of Rotary Club and tbe Michigan Central Railroad History ends with this Nov. 13. 1932. account "The club has the pleasure of entertaining the officials of the Michigan Central Railroad which were here to inspect the new passenger station. As they were all good golfers, most of the inspection was done out at the Hastings Country Club." A slip of the finger on the typewriter added ten years between the actual date of Nov. 13. 1922 and Nov. 13,1932. Tbe Banner on April 4, 1922. ment’ons construction to be started soon tbe new depot. Saying, "Yes we really are going to have a new Michigan Central Depot, for on Tuesday workmen were here and staked out tbe grounds, and the excavat­ ing will begin *s soon as tbe tools arrive, which they thick will be in a few days. The Ehlie Construction Co. of Battle Creek has been awarded tbe contract and it is specified therein that the building be completed the sea­ son." Two weeks later on April 26. 1922. the Banner reported. “Work on the new depot is being pushed." The article also mentxned some good news, “Owing to the decreased cost of material it is said that the new depot will be even beqcL Aaa was ongtaMF planned, and that when the job is finished Hastings will have one of the neatest and bet#' arranged passenger stations between Grand Rapids and Detroit. And it should have. because it is one of the best towns. A new and up-to-date depot will surely be appreciated by the traveling public." The work on the depot continued until November. A dedication was set for Nov. 15, 1922. Again the Banner related the news, "New Michigan Central Depot Opened." It listed all the Michigan Central officials and the local people who helped get the project down, including the Rotary Club. The offi­ cials were honor guests at the Rotary Club noon luncheon. After the lunch, the railroad representatives were called on for remarks. This is what was said, “All of them expressed building, are new comfortable seats, which will be greatly appreciated. Tbe ladies room is equipped with a rocker, writing desk, and chair, and the rooms are all well lighted. The commodious ticket office is especially fine with its ne<v ticket racks, new table and splen­ did indirect lighting fixtures. Ample space has be„-n provided for the baggage room also, with Lee Matthews in charge there. The first ticket purchased in the new station Monday morning was one to Bevier. MO. by Mrs. Annus L. Case of Ohio who had been visiting relatives here.” The article ended with, ‘Work of razing the old depot is being pushed rapidly, and after it shown by the citizens of Hastings and the by shrubs. Rotary Club in smoothing out the difficulties in the way of securing a new passenger sta­ tion here. The Railroad Company had long desired to build a new station here, but had trees, and flowers, making a pleasing and rw* leal change from what it bad been in me past. in the way of getting the needed ground until the Rotary Club stepped in and by purchase of the Geer property made it easy for the com­ pany to cany out its wish to give our city a suitable station with adequate grounds. It was a very pleasant meeting. The article then mentioned a list of local officials who were invited to the lunch. Then The interior is finished in oak and the vari­ ous rooms are decorated in shades of tan. Tbe large waiting room in the east end of the eyesore. Hastings is indeed very fortunate in having this splendid new building, the finest station on the Michigan Central for a city of its size." The Railroad ’Aepot served the traveling community until April 1959 when passenger service was discontinued. By March of 1882 all railroad service was ended in Barry County. The first Railroad Depot was torn down in June of 1974. Tbe second dep* was torn down in 1883. Tbe third depot is still in use and in 2005 is now used as lawyer offices. NOTICE OF APPUCATIOH TO ESTABLISH A BRANCH OF A STATE MEMBER BANK Sand Ridge Bank, Highland, Indiana intends to apply to the Federal Reserve Board tor permMon to astabksh ■ branch at 1005 W. State Street, Hastings, Michigan. The cred# naeda. You are invited to submit comments In writing on this spplcntton to Petrick Wider, AtsiaUnt Vice President. Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. 230 S. LaSade Street. Chtoego. IL 60604. The comment period will not end before May 27,2006. The need inionnation about how to submit your comments or to obtain a copy of the relevant procedures, oorflwt Alda Wlttams, Vice President and Community Affairs Officer, at (312) 322-5910; to request a copy of an application, contact Patrick Wider at (312) 322­ 8463. The Federal Reserve will consider your comments and any request tor a pubic mooing or formal hearing on the application if they are received in writing by the Reserve Bank on or before tbe last day of the comment period. SAND RDOE BANK MGHLAND, MHAMA Pledging to be Your Healthcare Partner Our Pledge of Service To You Each and every Pennock employee and volunteer has taken a pledge to be your partner in personal, professional and progressive care. This means we pledge to treat you with courtesy, respect, professionalism and compassion while providing the most state of the art healthcare in the finest possible facility. For more information, or to find a Pennock affiliated physician near you, call (269) 945-1PHY (1749) Pennock Parmer, Kimberly Norris, M.D., Ophthalmologist Pennock HEALTH ^j^SERVICES >1OU»slolial‘ Pro«ress/h Ortners in pet*0’'*'9 09541403 Visit us on the web at www.pennockhealth.com 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings �Page 10 - Thursday, May 12.2005 — The Hastings Banner Michigan Department off Environmental Quality Water Bureau PUBLIC NOTICE Dale: May 12. 2005 Tbe Michigan Department of Environmental Quality proposes to issue an authorization for a dis­ charge lo the ground or groundwater pursuant to Rule 2218 of the Part 22 Rules of Pari 31, Water Resources Protection, of the Natural resources and Environmental Protection Act. 1994 PA 451. as amended (Act 451) being Sections 324.3101 through 324.3119 of the Complied Laws of Michigan, and the administrative roles promulgated thereunder, to: Southwest Barry County Sewer & Vyater Authority Barry Township, Barry County The applicant proposes to discharge a maximum 1 miSon gallons per day (155,490.000 gallons per year) of sanitary sewage only to the ground and groundwater from their discharge areas located In foe SW1/4 of foe SE1/4 of Section 7, TIN, ROW. Barry Township. Barry County. Wastewater treat­ ment consists of a sequencing batch reactor system. followed by discharge to the groundwater via rapid infiltration basins or spray irrigation. Comments or objections to the proposed authorization received by June 10.2005. win be consid­ ered in the final dedsion to grant the authorization. Persons desiring information regarding the pro­ posed permit or procedures for commenting on requesting a hearing should contact: Permits Section. Water Bureau, Department of Environmental Quahty. PO. Box 30273, Lansing. Michigan 48909. Telephone: 517-373-8148. Copies of ths pubic notice, fact sheet and proposed authorization may be obtained at the Grand Rapids District Office. Water Bureau, located at State Office Building. 350 Ottawa Avenue, NW. Unit 10. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503-2341. Telephone: 616-3560500 oeMi«s> ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS City off Hastings Streetscape Seated proposals tor City of Hastings Streetscape in Hastings, Michigan, wifi be received by the Cfiy of Hastings. 201 E. State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058, until 430 p.m. May 27.2005. The project consists of furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment and services necessary to complete afl work rotated to the following project located in the City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan. The project generally consists of modifying the curb and gutter, sidewalk and the streets around the Hastings City Bank patching pavement where necessary, lighting, irrigation, land­ scaping and 1741 ft. of storm sewer. Bids shal be on a unit price basis with lump sum prices tor certain items of work. The Drawings and Project Manual under which the work is to be done are on flte and may bo examined at Hastings City Hal. 201 E. State Street. Hastings, Mtehigan 49058 Bkkfing Documents may be obtained at the above address by purchase for the sum of $50.00 per set Each person or firm who obtains bid documents must supply a name, address and phono number of a person or firm to whom addenda, if any, may be sent. Bid Security in the form of a certified chock, bank check, or a Bid Bond tor sum not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid wil be required with each Bid. Questions regarding the project shal bo directed to Tfrn Girrbach. Director of Public Services, City of Hastings. 201 E. State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058.269-945-2468, or by facsimile at 263 048 0644 Any proposal submitted may not be withdrawn within 30 calendar days of bid opening. Proposals shal be submitted in accordance with the instructions to Bidders section of the bid doc­ uments. The City of Hastings DDA reserves the right to reject any or al bids or any parts of the same, to waive any irregularities, and to accept any bid in its own best interest. NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING OF HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Thursday, May 19,2005 - 7 p.m. HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL at 5463 S. M-43 Highway There wB be a Pubfic Hearing of the Hope Township Planning Commission to consider the toltowng matters): 1. An application by Bob ard Mary Haak. 3107 Kenowsha Ave.. Byron Center. Ml 49315, a Site Pten Review of an Agricultural Residential zoned parcel for an amendment to a Specie! Exception Uee for a proposed Private Campground that has already been previously approved under dMerent ownership. 4786 Red Oak Tr^ Parcel *08-07-009-006-50. 2. An application tor Site Plan Review tor an expansion of existing buikfing as a C-1 Use In a C­ 3 Zoned area. A General Store located at 7888 3. M-43 Hwy., Parcel •06-07-080007-00. This expaneton is for the addtoon of freezer and stocked merchandise area. The application, legal description, zoning ordinance and zoning maps may be viewed during reg­ ular business hours on Wednesday 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:15 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hope Township Haft located at 5463 S. M-43 Highway. The clerk wil accept written comments by mail or during regular business hours in regard to the above request up to the time of the public hearing. The Hope Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above-mentioned proposed application at the public hearing. Hope Township wHI provide the necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as sign­ ers tor foe hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing. to intfividual* with disabilities at foe hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Hope Township Clerk, hcfividuals with (Seabtottes requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk at 269-948-2464 Jim L Carr Hope Township Zoning Administrator 5468 S. M-43 Hwy. Hastings. Ml 49058 FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE NOTIFY (248) 382-8100 F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage, made by Nancy A. Watson and John D. Watson, her husband of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to Flagstar Bank. FSB dated tbe 26th day of October. A.D. 2001, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 16th day of April. A.D. 2002, in Instrument No. 1078158 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, tor principal and interest, the sum of $132273.99 (One Hundred Thirty Two Thousand. Two Hundred Seventy Tt.ee dofiars and Ninety Nine cents) including interest there on a 6.75% (six point seven five) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained tn said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided notice is hereby given that on. the 2nd day of June. A.D.. 2005, at 130 o’clock said mortgage wifi be toredoeed by a sate at pubfic auction, to foe highest bidder, si the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml Barry County. Michigan, of the premises descried in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: Al that certain piece or parcel of tend situate in the Township of Hope, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: The North 800 feet of the West 1/2 at the West 1/4 (assessed as West 1/2) of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 23, Town 2 North, Range 9 West; together with and subject to rights in a non-exdusive ease­ ment for ingress and egress and public utilities over and across foe West 66 feet and the North 66 feet of said West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 23. Commonly known as 8585 Angies Run. Tax IO: 06-07-023-010-20 The redemption period shall be one year from the date of such sale. Date: April 28, 2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO.. LRA. By: Daniel E Best. (P-58501) Attorney tor Assignee of Mortgagee Weftman, Weinberg & Reis Co.. LP.A. 755 W. Big Beaver Road. ?ufte 1820 Troy. Michigan 48084 WWR104270905 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS HRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages, If any, shaft be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount tundared at atfa, piua Interact MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven Thomas Goodson, a wgl. man, original mort­ gagors). to Argent Mortgage Company. LLC. Mortgagee, dated April 25. 2003. and recorded on May 19.2003 in. instrument 1104621, in Barry coun­ ty records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Amoriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2003-AR3 under foe Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of June 1,2003, without recourse as assignee by an assignment on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof foe sum of Seventy Four Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-One And 50/100 Ooftars ($74.391.50). including interest at 9% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and foe statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage be foreclosed by a sale of foe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfic vendue, at foe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM. on June 2, 2005. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6, Block 15 of foe Plat of Daniel Striker’s Addition to tfie City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 11, except the North 20 feet of the East 4 toet thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case foe redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such safe. Dated: May 5. 2005 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc.. Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2003-AR3 under foe Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of June 1.2003, without recourse 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bmgham Fa»ms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 1054942F01 CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE ' COMPOSTABLE YARD DEBRIS PICK-UP The Department of Pubfic Services municipal work crews will once again be providing foe resi­ dents of the City of Hastings with a compostable yard debris pick-up this summer season, neaktents are asked to fimit foe debris to only hlrwtagrarW^i yard waste such as goMkJaaiflM. Al brash and fimbe placed out tor pick-ur cMfl be limited to 6 inches In diameter or lees, 4 test in length or less md shall be bundtod for easy handling. Larger brash and bushes may be taken by residents to foe City's material storage yard on West State Road located west of Riverside Cemetery by appointment only. Al loose debris (grass, leaves, ftowera, etc.) placed out tor pick-up shaft ba contained In KRAFT biodegradable bags. Bags made of plastic or other non-biodegradable material used to contain foe yard debris are not compostable, and wil not be picked up. Residents should place foe material to be picked up immediately behind the curb on the curb lawn. We ask that residents not place material in any traveled lane or adjacent to intersections where It might present a vision obstruction. Please do not place any compostable yard waste within the City's right-of-ways at any time until the EBfflAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED PICK-UP The compostable yard debris pick-up is scheduled for the following dates only: Mrewtatt-bwafr n—rtev 4utv 5: itoratev. 1: TUe^v Hw^Mfoer 8; Mtatetey, OrWw 1 MM anticipate that the compostable debris pick-up will take approximately three (3) days to complete each time. If you have compostable materials to get rid of during other times, wo do have a com­ postable debris container tor City residents whchis located at 301 East Court Street (behind foe City Garage), or you can take them to the City's material storage yard located on West State Road by appointment only. Any questions regarding the scheduled pick-up times, dropoff sites, or conditions for collection of foe compostable yard waste should be directed to Tim Girrbach, Director of Pubfic Services, at Hastings City Hal located at 201 East State Street 269-945-2468. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ZONING PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Ptanrenq Comrewc at the Charter Township ol Ruttrnd wttt conduct a put*: hearing on Wednesday. May 1B. 2005. commencing at 700 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Haff. 2461 Heath Road, within the Township, as required under the provisions o< the Township Zoning Act and the Zoning Ordinance lor the Township Tbe items Io be considered at said public hearing include, In brief, the loffowing: 1. Consideration o( the amendment o( Article 16. Section 104.1600. o< the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance, emitted Schedule of Regulations, to consider a request to reduce the yard setback requrements in the C-3 zoning distnct and to require. In conjunc­ tion therewith, additional buffering and/or screening standards. 2. Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commiaaion at the public hearing. You are invited to attend this hearing ff you are unable to attend, written comments may bo submitted in >ou oi a personal appearance by writing to the Planning Commission at the Township HM. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 AB matters rotating to these requests may be examined al the Rutland Charter Township Haff during normal business hours. Rutland Charter Township wit provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aide and aervices. such cs signers lor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of pooled materials being considered at the meeting, to Individuals with disabitties at the meoting/hearlng upon seven (7) days' notice to the Rutland Charter Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aide or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township by writing or calling the Township RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 46058 (269)948-2194 Motin Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEST COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT 4. DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE 08TAM W1X BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte nte may ba reedfMfod by the forodoeing mongoQee. in that event your damaqea. If any, ehail ba fiariled soleiy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at Mie, pkM Interact MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Christopher Barker and Judy Barker. Ns wife, who executes foie instrument for foe sole purpose of subordinating her dower and homestead interest to the ion of this mortgage, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc., as nominee tor tender. Mortgagee, dated February 12. 2003, and recorded on March 3, 2003 in instrument 1096724, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deuteche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee tor foe regis­ tered hoklera of CDC Mortgage Cspitai Trust 2003Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Settee 2003-HE2 as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at foe date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Seven Hundred Three And ICMGu Ooftera ($118,703.10), inducfi% «eorecl at 8.9% per annum. Under the power sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice >3 hereby given that said mortgage w« bo forecloseJ by a sate of foe mortgaged promisee, or tome pert of them, a? pubfic vendue, at foe Bony County C aurthouse in Hastings at 130 PM. at May 26. 2005. Said premises are situated in Townshfo of Hope, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at a point where Lsmmora Road inter­ sects the West line of foe Southeast 1/4 of foe Southwest 1/4 of Section 14. Town 2 North, Range 9 West: thence North on said Wea fine of the Southeast 1/4 of foe Southwest 1/4,10 rods; thence East 20 rods; thence South 20 rode: thence West to center of Lammers Road: thence Nortitwesterty along foe center of Lammers Road to foe piece of beginning. The redemption period shal be 6 months from foe date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.324' a, in which case the redemption period shal be 3f> days from the date of such sale. Dated. April 28, 2005 For more farfcxination, please cal: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Deuteche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee tor foe regtaterec hoktera of COC Mortgage Capital Trust 2003-HE2, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificate*. Serio* 2003-HE2 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farm*. Mkfoigan 49025-5822 Rto«045543F04 TW5 NRM IB A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTINQ TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAMH) WBX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made In foe conditions ol a mortgage made by Frederick M. Anderson, a aingte man. to Citifinancia). Inc., mortgage®, dated January 29.2004 and recorded February 2.2004 in Instrument Number 1121566, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage foe sum of Eighty Thousand Ntoety48ne Md 98/100 Oofiars ($80,099.98) Including intereot at the rate of 725% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and foe statutes of foe State of Mkfoigan, notice is hereby given that foe mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sate of foe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfic venue *>1 the Bony County Courthouse in Hastings In Barry County, Michigan at 130 p.m. on June 2, 2005. The premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County. Michigan. and are described as: A parcel of land in the southwest one-quarter at section thirty-five (35). town three f3) north, range nine (9) west. Rutland township. Barry county, Michigan, beginning at a point on the forth and south one-quarter line of said section thirty-five (35) which les 490 tost due north of foe south on^querter pout of said section thirty-five (35). thence north 89 degrees 37 minutes west 264 test thence duo north 330 feet; thence south 89 degrees 37 minutes east 264 feeL thence duo south 330 foot to foe point of beginning, Rutland Township. Barry County, Michigan. teM and except the following described property: A parcel of land in the southwest one quarter of section 35, town 3 north, range 9 west, described a* blows: Beginning at a point on foe north and south onequarter ine of said section 36. which Im duo north of the south one-quarter pool of said socfton 36. 490 teat; thence north 89 degrees 37 minute* west 264 loot: thence due north 150 loot thence south 89 degrees 37 minutes eest 264 teat: thence duo south 150 foot to the place of beginning, Rutland Township, Barry county, Mfchigan. The redemption period *hafi be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless foe property is determined abandoned In accordance with MCLA §800 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from foe date of the sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The toredosing mortgagee can rescind the sate In foe event a 3rd party buys foe property and there la a *imtataneous resolution with the borrower. In that **ent. your damages. If any. are limited solely to ttw return of the bid amount tendered at sale. Dated: May 5. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Citifinenctal. Inc., A* MortgagM P.O. Boa 6041 Troy, Ml 48067-5041 (246) 457-1000 0M4im File No. 293.0072 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 12. 2005 - Page 11 Notice Of Mort gage Foreclosure 3ste V4t8 FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall bo Nmltod sotefy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at seta, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas Jeffery, a Single Man. original mortgagor(s). to Washington Mutual Bank. FA. Mortgagee, dated March 7. 2003. and recorded on March 14. 2003 in instrument 1099511, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Eighty-One Thousand Five Hundred Eighty And 87/100 Dollars ($281,560.67), including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage w«l be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on June 2. 2005 . Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 12 of Supervisors Plat Number 1. a Repiai of Spring Beach Resort. Ritchie Woodlands Number 1. and Lots 1 to 8 of Ritchie V'tocdtands. according to the Recorded Plat there­ of. as Recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 77. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of ouch sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption perod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: May 5. 2005 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593 1305 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Washington Mutu al Bank. FA 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #046222F03 nhmd Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate mey be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Wiliam Chrysler and Deborah Chrysler. Husband and Wife, original mortgagors), to Ameriquest Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated October 9. 2002. and recorded on October 21, 2002 in instrument 1069773, and assigned by sad Mortgagee to Franklin Credit Management Corporation as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand Forty-Two And 91/100 Dollars ($166,042.91), including interest al 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM, on May 19. 2005. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 of Solomon Addition to the Village of Middleville according to the Recorded Plat thereof as Recorded in Uber 4 of Plats on Page 61. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 21,2005 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Franklin Credit Management Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #043484F02 wmotw Foreclosure Notice (AN Counties) THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth Miles, a single man to *MERS“ is Mortgage MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn Electronic Registration Systems. Inc MERS is a the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert sepai ate coqxycticn that is acting soiety as a nom­ Barton aka Robert G. Barton and Amanda Barton inee for Lender and Lender's successors and aka Amanda L Barton, husband and wife, original assigns. MERS is the mortgagee under this mortgagor(s), to Oak Street Mortgage LLC, Security Instrument. Lender is Investaid Mortgagee, dated August 6. 2003, and recorded on Corporation, Mortgagee, dated February 5, 2004, August 12. 2003 in instrument 1110663, in Barry and recorded on March 19, 2004, in Document county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Number 1123927, Barry County Records, Michigan, AS TRUSTEE IN SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO assigned by said Mortgagee on which mortgage BANK ONE AS TRUSTEE FOR CREDIT SUISSE . there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the FIRST BOSTON MBS 2003-AR28 as aiaigaae by sum of seventy five thousand five hundred seventy an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed eight and 01/100 Doffers ($75,578.01). including to be due at the date hereof the sum of One interest al 6.650% per annum. Hundred Eighty Thousand Four Hundred Forty­ Under the power oi sale contained In said mort­ Eight And 82/100 Dollars ($180,448.82), including gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ interest at 6.5% per annum. vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ or some part of them, at public vendue, al the Barry vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wR be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, al 1XX) or some part of them, at public vendue, al the Barry o dock pjn. on Thursday, June 9. 2005. County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM. on May Said premises are situated in the Township of 26. 2005. Castleton, Barry County. Michigan, and are Said premises are situated in Charter Township described as: of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON. COUNTY OF described as: That part of the East 1/2 of the BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN A PARCEL OF Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast fractional 1/4 LAND TITLE IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SEC­ Section 6. Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Rutland TION 33. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. Township. Barry County, Michigan, described as: DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH­ Commencing at the East IM comer of said Section: WEST CORNER OF THE SOUfHWEST 1/4 OF thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 35 seconds West 1334.36 feet along the South line of said SAID SECTION 33; THENCZ SOUTH 624 FEET; Northeast 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes THENCE EAST 264 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 624 27 seconds West 690.0 foot along the East kne of FEET; THENCE WEST 264 FEET TO THE PLACE sNd East 1/2 of the Southwest IM of ttr Northeast OF BEGINNING. IM to the point of beginning; thence South 89 PARCEL #08-050-033-000-0104)0 degrees 48 minutes 35 seconds West 666.92 feet; AS COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3619 DEVlND thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes 10 seconds RD.. NASHVILLE. Ml 49073. West 250.0 foot along the West line of said East 1/2 The redemption period shall be 1 year from the of the Southwest 1M of the Northeast 1/4; thence date of such sale. North 89 degrees 48 minutes 35 seconds East Dated. April 22. 2005 ' 666.83 foot; thence South 00 degrees 20 minutes •MERS* is Mortgage Electronic Registration 27 seconds East 250.00 feet along the East line ol said East 1/2 of the Southwest IM of the Northeast Systems, Inc. MERS is a separate corporation theat 1/4 to the Point ol Beginning. Subject to and togeth­ is acting solely as a nominee for Lender and er with an easement for ingress, egress and utility Lender's successors and assigns. MERS is the purposes over the East 66 feet of the South 940 mortgagee under this Security Instrument. Lender feet of said East 1/2 of the Southwest 1M of the is Investaid Corporation. Northeast 1/4. Mortgagee The redemption period shall be 12 months from Richard A. Green. Attorneys. the date of such sate. 30150 N. Telegraph Rd.. Ste. 4444 Dated: Afrti 28. 2005 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 For more information, please caff: (248) 540-7665 FC 0 248.593.1309 . Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys For US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE IN SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK ONE AS TRUSTEE FOR CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON MBS 2003-AR28 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5622 File 4053482F01 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent s Estate RLE NO. 2005-24264-DE Estate of Gary L Rice, Deceased. Date of birth: 06/14/1951 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Gary L Rice, who lived al 10040 4 Mile Road. Ptainwefl. Michigan died 03/12/2005 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate wR be forever barred unless presented to Denise G. Rice, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court at 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan and the namedforoposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 04/12/2005 Michael A. Shields P39438 136 East Michigan Avenue. Suite 800 Kalamazoo. Michigan 49007 (269) 388-7600 Denise G. Rice 10040 4 Mite Road Plainwell. Mchigan 49080 (269) 664-6752 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATJN PURCHASERS: Thia sate may be reednded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall ho limit­ ed sotefy to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus InteresL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott G Payne, an unmamed man. original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated January 21. 2004, and recorded on January 30. 2004 in instrument 1121515. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof n-.e sum of One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Eight And 52/100 Dollars ($129,538.52), including interest at 9.375% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM. on May 26,2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. Commencing at the northeast comer of the west 1/2 of the northwest 1/4 of section 20, town 3 north, range 7 west; thence West 35 rods; thence South to Mud Creek; thence Northeasterly along the Bank of Mud Creek to the 1/2 quarter kne , thence north to the place of beginning also the north 15 acres, more or less, of the West 30 acres of the west 1/2 of the east 1/2 of the northwest 1/4 of said section 20, being ail the land on the north aide of Mud Creek as it onginatty ran. except the East 330 feet of the north 15 acres oi the west 30 acres of the west 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 section 20, town 3 north, range 7 west, being land on the north side of Mud Creek at originaffy ran. ine redemption period snail De iZ montns from the date of such sale. Dated: April 28, 2005 For more information, ptease call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite *046881F03 wmww Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sals may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any. »riall be limit­ ed sotefy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus InteresL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condbons ol a mortgage made by Marvin Brice Custer. II., a single man, original mortgagors), to Lander LTD DBA Lake State Funding, Mortgagee, dated October 29. 2003. and recorded on November 18,2003 in instrument 1117762. in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. as assignee by an assignment on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum ol One Hundred Six Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Nine And 29/100 Dollars ($106,949.29). including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pert ol them, at pubfic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM, on May 19, 2005. Said premises are situated in ViMage of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 27 and 28. Yule' Addition (unrecorded) to Village of Freeport, described as; Commencing 4 rods West of Northwest comer of Lot-6, Block 12. Samuel Roush Addition. Village of Freeport tor point of beginning; thence West 8 rods, thence South 8 rods, thence East 8 rods, thence North 8 rods to poini or oeginning. ine redemption penoo snail De o montns irom the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6003241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated : April 21. 2005 For more information, please cal: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #053817F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM tS A DEBT COU.ECTOR ATTEMPT ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sate may bo roocmoou oy me rorvctocing mortgagee tn that overt, your damage*, if any, shall be Nffitted solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sate, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Helen Mdter and Linda Wefiman, tenants m common, ongmai mortgagors), to Access Mortgage & Financial Corp., a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated January 12. 2004, and recorded on January 21. 2004 in instrument 1121040, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to LaSalle Bank National Association as Trustee tor Securitized Asset Investment Loan Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2004-4 as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage them is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of Seventy-Four Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Five And 76/100 Dollars ($74345.76). xictodmg interest at 935% per annum. Under the power of sale contamed In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM. on Mav 26. 2005 Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County. »'.«chigan. and are described as: Parcel 1: Lot 29. 0fA.W Phifffo s Addition to the Vdlage of Nashville, according to ths recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 r? plats on Page 18 Parcel 2: Also conveying the South 1/2 of the parcel of land described as: Commencing a> the Southwest comer of Lot 28. of A. W. PhMpa .Mdttton to the Wage of Nashvlle tor a place ol begsvwig; thence South to the Northwest comer of Lot 29 cf said A.W Philps Addition to the Village of Nashvihc*: thence East 132 toet to the Northeast comer of said Lot 29. thence North to the Southeast comer of the afore­ said Lot 28; thence West 132 toet to the place of buginning. Subject to an easement lor ingress atxl egress as recorded In Uber 487 on Page 626. Also conveying an easement for purposes ol ingress and egress over the North 1/2 of that parcel of land described es: Commencing at the Southwest comer of Lot 28. of A. W Philips Addition to the Wage of NaahWe for a place of beginning; thence South to the Northwest comer of Lot 29 of said A. W. Philips Addition to the Vikage of Nashvilte; thence East 132 toet to the Northeast comer of said Lot 29, thence North to the Southeast comer of the aforesaid Lot 28; thence West 132 toet to the place of beginning. Said easement bekvj recorded in Uber 487 on Page 629. ''aid eaaeme-it being subject to an easement held by Darr-ii Clements and Joanne Clements tor parking a moior vehicle on the East 28 toet thereof And Parcel 2 above having a reservation of an easement tor purposes of parking a motor vehicle on the East 28 feet thereof reserved to the owner of Lot 29 of said A.W. Phffhpe Addfton to the Wage of Nashviffe. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: Apri ls, 2005 For more information, please cal: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For LaSalle Bank National Association as Trustee tor Securitized Asset Investment Loan Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2004-4 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4054559F01 NQDCEGFMQfiTGAGE FORECLOSURE The Future Advance Mortgage given by Thomas B Wolfert and Jilliane Wolfert, husband and wife (•Mortgagor), to Chemical Bank Shoreline (the ’Bank"), dated January 14. 2003, and recorded on January 21. 2003, as Document Nc. 1095815, Barry County Register of Deeds, as amended by the Amendment to Future Advance Mortgage dated October 11, 2004. and recorded on October 13. 2004, as Document No. 1135390. Barry County Register of Deeds (the "Mortgage*), is in default. The amount due on the Mortgage at the date of this notice, for principal, interest (accruing at 9.25% per annum), fees, expenses and late charges is the sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand One Hundred Thirteen and 37/100 Dollars ($108,11337). Notice is given that me Mortgage will be fore­ closed by sale of the premises described betow at public auction to the highest bidder al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, on Thursday. May 19. 2005, at 1XX) p.m. tor the pur­ pose of satisfying the amounts due on the Mortgage, together with interest, legal costs, statu­ tory attorneys' fees and also any taxes and insur­ ance that the Bank pays on or prior to the date of sate. The premises to be sold at the sate are described as follows: The land, premises and property situated in the Township of Yankee Springs. County of Barry. Michigan, described as: Lot 18 and 19, and that part of Lot 17, of Oakwood Shores Plat. Described as beginning at the comer common to Lots 17 and 18 at a point on Oakwood Drive; thence Southeasterly along the Easterly kne of Lol 17, 30 feet; thence Southwesterly parallel with the lol fine common to Lots 17 and 18, to the Southwesterly kne of Lot 17; thence Northwesterly along sted Westerly kne to Lot 17,30.0 feet; thence Northeast along the lot kne common to Lots 17 and 18. 99.8 feet to the beginning. Section 7, Town 3, North. Range 10 West, Yankee Springs Township. Barry County, Michigan. Tax Parcel Nos. 06-16-140-011-00 and 08-16­ 140012-00. More commonly known as: 12565 Oakwood Shores Rd.. Wayland. Michigan 49348-9055. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale. Dated: April 21.2005 CHEMICAL BANK SHORELINE By: Bruce R. Grubb (P27632) Its: Attorney Bruce R. Grubb Vamum. Riddering, Schmidt A Howlett LLP Attorneys for National Bank of the Midwest 251 N. Rose Street. 4th Floor Kalamazoo Ml 49007 1110883.1 THIS RRM IS A DEBT COL LE CTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE N ACTIVE MHjIARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been mads in the conditions of a mortgage made by James Alan Farrah and Ke* Ann Farrah, husband and wile, to Access Mortgage & Fmanctel Corporation, a Mtchtgan Corporation, mort­ gagee, dated May 28. 2004 and recorded June 7,2004 in Instrument Number 1128901. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by FV-1, Inc by assignment rubmrtfed to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to bo due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-One Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Four and 74/100 Dollars ($81.664.74) inducing interest at the rate at 10.05% per annum. Under the power of sate con­ tained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wfl be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or -ome part of them, at pubfic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 130 pjn. on May 26.2005. The premises are located in the Township of Hope. Barry County. Mfchigan, and are described as: Lot 16 of the VMtega of Cloverdate, according to the recorded plat thereof, Barry County Records. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the dale of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned m accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shal ba 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that evert, your dam­ ages, if any, are tended solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale Dated: Apnl 28. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for FV-1, inc. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 269.0930 ASAP701326 4/28, 55. 5/12.5/19 The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking an individual to serve on the Agriculture Preservation Board. Applicants must represent local natural resource conservation interests. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office. 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St, Hastings; (269) 945-1284, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 23, 2005. WMIZS1 NOTICE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES The Barry County Board of Commissioners will REQUEST FOR BIDS CITY OF HASTINGS hold their May 24, 2005, regular scheduled meet­ ing at 7$0 p.m. at Prairieville Township Hall. 10115 S. Norris Rd.. Delton, Michigan. NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board ol Commissioners held May 10, 2005, are available in the County Clerk s Office at 220 W. State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.banycounty.org. -YARD SALEBrought to you by the Friends of Barry County Historical Society May 13 & 14 • 9am to 5pm 2011 Bowler Rd. Hastings For directions or more information, coll 948-4127 NO EARLY SALES! HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVIHG WEST MADISON STREET The City ol Hastings is accepting bids for placement of the bituminous asphalt base on West Madison Street from Cass Street to the v.est end. Bids shall be received at the Office of the City Cterk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street. Hastings. Mi 49058. until 1030 a.m. on Tuesday. May 17. 2005. at which time they shall be opened and read aloud at the above address The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to award the bid in a manner wtnef it believes to be in its own best interest, price ana other factors considered. Prospective bid­ ders shall be required to provide satisfactory evidence of suc­ cessful completion of work similar to that contained within the bid package to be considered eligible to perform this work. Contractors shall be required to provide proof of insurance in the amounts included in the bid package. All bids shall be dear­ ly marked on the outside of the submittal package. “Seated Bid - Hot Mix Asphalt Paving West Madison Street" �Page 12 — Thursday. May 12. 2005 — The Hastings Banner * Mackenzie Borrink wins 2005 tittle Miss’ tiara by Patricia Johns Second-grader Chelsea Craven from Staff Writer Hastings did a flexibility/gymnastics presen­ Mackenzie Borrink was named Little Miss tation and Janae Skidmore from Hastings, Barry County al the April 30 pageant on the also in the second grade, sang during the tal­ Page Elementary School stage. ent portion. Both Miss Barry County, Adrienne Naylor, Third-grader Lauren Hopkins from and last year's Little Miss Barry County. Middleville danced during tbe talent portion. Lauren Sweers. served as co-emcees of the Fourth-graders Kathryn Garber from Hastings played the violin and Raeven DeVries from Middleville danced during the talent portion. Tbe final four contestants were fifth graders. Ivy Edinger from Hastings did a cheer gymnastic routine. Mackenzie Borrink from Middleville did a competitive cheer rou­ tine. Hastings* Tessa piano using a keyboard. ’ui»nson played the Farrah Salazar from Hastings performed a gymnastics rou­ tine. The casual wear introduction, talent com­ petition and dress-up with a question were och worth 32 percent of their score. The final 4 percent came from the votes tallied from each contestant's fund-raising box with their name on it. (That makes up the total 100% of possible points for the competition.) Thirteen girts from across Barry County participated In the second Little Miss Barry County Pageant. Pictured from left are .Lauren Sweers Little Miss Barry County 2004-05, Janae Skidmore. Kathryn Garber. Raeven DeVries. Ivy Edinger, Farrah Salazar who Tied for second runner-up, MacKenzie Borrink this year's Little Miss Barry County 2005-06. Lauren Hopkins first runner-up, Tessa Johnson Tied for second runner-up, Nicole Sanchez third runner-up, Chelsea Craven, Allisha Beggs. Brooke Newman our fundraiser scholarship winner, and Kennedy Case with Miss Barry County 2004-05, Aorienne Naylor behind them.) Asst, prosecutor leaves for Oakland by Heather A. Reed Little Borrink. misses MacKenzie together Little Miss Barry County for 2005-06 is congratulated by her prede­ cessor Lauren Sweers. pageant. Director Kelli Leep said. “There were 13 amazing contestants. They were awesome! The judges were very impressed with all the girls. I thought they all did an incredible job!" Contestants came Middleville, from Hastings, Delton. Dowling, and all over Barry County. The second Little Miss Barry County pageant was a success pictured here are the contestants who placed with the co-emcees. From left are Lauren Sweers Little Miss This year’s contestants included first- graders Brooke Newman from Middleville who did a gymnastics routine*, Kennedy Barry County 04-05. Tessa Johnson tied for second nmner-yp. Fa^Jffaurjfcd far jpepnd runner-up. MacKenzie Borrink Little Miss Barry County 2005-06. Lauren Hopkins first run­ ner-up. Nicole Sanchez third runner-up, and Adrienne Naylor Miss Barry County 04-05. Case, from Dowling, whose performance was singing and sign language; Nicole Sanchez from Plainwell, who danced, and Alisha Beggs from Middleville who also sang. themselves. During the talent, contestants could use anywhere from 35 seconds up to two minutes to display a talent in front of the judges and Audience. would wear to church, for a holiday, or to a wedding ai.d answered a question about her­ self. During the fund-raising section of the com­ petition, each contestant’s fans vote for their favorite girl at the pageant by putting money in boxes. Contestants get points based on scholarship funds that she has raised for the group in her fund-raising box at the pageant. Newman won the special scholarship given to the winner of this competition. Lauren Sweers, Little Miss Barry County 04-05 told the audience about what a great year she had as Little Miss Barry County. She appearance in the Tulip Festival parade, Saturday. May 14 at 2 p.m. told about some of the many things that she did during the year and some of her most fun memories. She also performed iter King Tut. Egyptian themed dance that she performed at her Harmony Dance Source, dance recital. Each contestant received a goodie bag full of prizes and a tiara. The fund-raiser scholar­ Taco Beil ship winner received a savings PHILLIPS Co-emcees Adrienne second and third place winners all received prize bags and tiaras. Borrink received a rhinestone tiara, flow­ ers, crown case, a large prize bag of goodies too heavy for her to carry and a savings bond for college. bond for college. The first. customer Appreciation Day ■ 99c BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! 1021 W. State Street, „ Hastings Staff Writer Though Hastings High School student Nathan Lane dreams of one day being a veterinarian, it is his writing skills that are currently being honored. Lane was honored with a third place award in the ninth and tenth grade poetry category for his work “I Want More" in the 2005 “Write Away" competition. Tbe “Write Away" competition was a creation of Ken and Alice Jones as a scholarship competition to motivate young writers in high school Lane, a sophomore, enjoys writing and found a talent for it in class. Though he doesn't really consider himself a poet. Lane has accumulated 20 poems. With the help of teachers. Lane select­ ed which of his poems he would enter in the competition. Placing was a surprise for Lane, as he just recently realized he is good at writ­ ing. Lane is also very interested and quite proficient in athletics, including basket­ ball, baseball and football. No matter what interest he chooses to pursue, his parents, Brian and Sheila Hartman, are sure to continue their support. “I plan on entering (Write Away) next year." Lane said. Others who enjoy writing should also look into participating in the competition. MAINSTREET FINANCIAL CORPORATION, MHC NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING k • in-store Specials • Register to Taco Bell l ■win cod stuff & Free Menu \ Specials f Taco Bell for a week) Visit with Taco Man, Jones Soda Man & Smokeless Tobacco. and moving right along. 66 Friday, the 13th of May 5 A.M. - 7 P.M. Naylor Lauren Sweers kept the April 30 event Phillips Free 1 jpcom participated in a law clinic for the public. Weatherhead's last day is Wednesday, May 11. by Marde Westover contestant modeled a dressy outfit that she and the new Little Miss Barry County 05­ i*i---- t Nathan Lane wins 3rd place in ‘Write Away’ competition choice, and told the judges a little bit about 06 MacKenzie Borrink will be making an jZjuu^ljg. During the casual wear/brief introduction, the contestants modeled an outfit of their Miss Barry County, Adrienne Naylor, Staff Writer Kendra Weatherhead is leaving tbe Barry County Prosecutor’s office to take a position at the Oakland County Prosecutor's office in Pontiac. Weatherbead, who started in her job Aug. 16.2004, has lived in Barry County for 19 years. She is a 1994 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School, a 1998 graduate of the University of Michigan, and 2003 graduate of Case Western Reserve University School of Law. While in college at U of M she was a member of Alpha Phi Omega fraternity that does service work in the community. She also participated in alternative spring break activities with the fraternity by building homes for Habitat for Humanity, and working with a group that delivered lunches to AIDS victims in New York City. During her time at Case Western, she worked with an advisor who was an attor­ ney who spoke tc women in prison with custody issues. Before taking the position with the prosecuting attorney's office here, she also had worked as a judicial coordinator for a school system, helping the adminis­ tration with students in legal trouble and 1-800-237-2379 The annual meeting of the members of MAINSTREET FINAN­ CIAL CORPORATION. MHC. wffl be hefd at the bank's offices al 829 W. Stale Street. Hastings. Michigan, on Tuesday. May 17, 2005. Polis will be open from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The annual meeting is to follow at 7 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to elect two directors and to transact any other business that may come before the meeting. SANDRA K. NICHOLS Nathan Lane he noted. Nathan Lane “I Want More” Giving me cause so I may yearn. Giving me words so I may learn, I want more, I want more. Giving me thought that I may keep. Giving me dreams so I may sleep, I want more, I want more. Giving me calm to fall into. Giving me hope to guide me through. I want more. 1 want more. Giving me light to see through tear-.. Giving me strength to crush my fears. I want more. I want more. Still all 1 need is love. So give me more. �The Hasting* Banner - Thursday, May 12, 2005 - Page 13 ^POLICE BEAT* Police Beat information being curtailed Editor i Nou: Barry County Central Dispatch 911 Director Charles Nystrom and the 911 Board have changed policies governing how media can obtain information about matters handled by police agencies. Information about incidents obtained from logs has been curtailed, making it much more difficult for the Banner to research and develop stories in a timely manner in order to present a comprehensive survey of weekly police activities. Though some police agencies have been forthcoming with information, the information given is still being edited by the 911 Board and Nystrom, creating more paperwork and task time for police agencies and Banner staff. While Police Beat may have less than the customary number of items in this and possibly future editions, we believe it is necessary for readers to know why. Anyone with comments or concerns regarding the Police Beat is asked to submit them in writing to the J-Ad Graphics office or e-mail Heather A. Reed at heather@j-adgraphics.com or Editor David T. Young at ckvid@j-adgraphics.com Female cake shoplifting suspect used an alias A shoplifting suspect used misleading indentificarion information that wrongly could have linked the wrong woman to the case. Information printed in the Banner Police Beat May 5 contained information that a woman stole a cake from Felpaush. The woman arrested was identified as Rachel Miller. According to Hastings City Police Deputy Chief Mike Leedy, "The suspect’s name is indeed "Nicole Rachel Miller* I* is beyond me why tbe officer used ‘Rachel,* which is in the report, unless she told the officer that she goes by her middle name and he left it that. Additional followup revealed that she had no identification on her and she told the officer her name was ‘Rachel.* This actually helps us, as it created another file in our system... it also appears she has used (this name as) an alias in the past.** Tools reported stolen from unfinished home RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — Michigan Stale Police Hastings post troopers are investigating a May 6 report of a burglary of tools from an unfinished home being built on Pinebluff Drive. Tbe contractor returned to the home after vacationing to find the front door broken, an air compressor, several nailguns and two compound mitre saws missing. Anyone with information regarding this theft is asked to call the Hastings post al (269) 948-8283. Man charged with 2nd offense domestic assault CITY OF HASTINGS — Officers from Hastings City Police Department arrested a local man on charges of domestic assault May 4 after he was accused of hitting his 23-year-okl girlfriend in the face with a set of keys, causing minor injuries.^ Tbe incident was alleged to have occurred in the 600 block of Barfield Drive. Witnesses called to report a verbal argument in one of tbe apartments. Officers spoke with the parties involved and learned that Tobias Bowers, 30, became upset because the vic­ tim’s child would not stop crying and he couldn't sleep. Bowers was placed under arrest on charges of domestic assault second offense. He was also wanted on a warrant by the Michigan State Police in an unrelated matter. Teen arrested for holding pot, drunken driving HASTINGS TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old man was charged with drunken driving, possession of marijuana and being a minor in possession of alcohol after a state police trapper made a traffic stop on him May 6. Tbe trooper pulled the teen motorist over for a burned out headlight that led to an arrest of tbe driver for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, possession of marijuana, and being a minor in pos/ession of alcohol. Andrew Richardson, 19 of Hastings, was arrested on Campground Road near Hastings. Truck driver held for drinking, pot, arguing CITY OF HASTINGS — Hastings City Police responded to a complaint May 6 in the 900 block of South Michigan of an assault inside a moving vehicle and according to witnesses, the red pickup truck involved was all over the road. ' 1 ’ Officers located and stopped the vehicle, whose occupants admitted to arguing. The minor female passenger also admitted that they had been smoking marijuana, and consuming alcohol, which was found inside the truck. Tbe driver. James Main, 22 of Hastings, admitted tbe marijuana and open alcohol were his. He was placed under arrest for pos­ session of marijuana and transporting open intoxicants. The minor was cited and turned over to the custody of her mother Motor vehicle parts, cash stolen from home CASTLETON TOWNSHIP — State police troopers are investigating a burglary of motor vehicle parts and cash from a home May 7 in the 10,000 block of East M-79 Highway. The stereo, CD Player and $225 from a wallet were taken between 8 and 10 a.m. from a car in tbe driveway. Anyone with information about the theft is asked to call the Hastings post at (269) 948-8283. Dock supports stolen from residence PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP — State police are investigating a burglary of 14 sections of adjustable aluminum dock supports taken from a residence between April 16 and April 23. Tbe home is located on Parker Road, and anyone with information is asked to call the Hastings post at (269) 948-8283. Hitch, CD player stolen from truck I tin n A < mult a $110 AMISH LOG BED w/ queen mattress Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought never used). Still on roll. New $800 - sell $295. (517)204-0600________________ AMISH DROP LEAF K’ i CHEN TABLE with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, $500 obo. (269)948-0502 BED: King pillowtop, new, in original package, warran­ ty. Can deliver, $189. (616)949-2683_______________ BED: NASA developed Memory foam mattress set Brand new with warranty, must sell $400. Call (616)949-6525. Can deliver. BEDROOM SET: head­ board, rails, dresser and nightstand. All brand new, never used, sacrifice $355. Can deliver, (616)949-6525. BEDROOM SET: New 6 piece. Complete set with Sleigh bed! Must sell $600. Can deliver (616)949-6525. DISNEY/BEACH VACA­ TION: 7 days, 6 nights. Paid $600. Must sell $199. Call (616)412-0275________________ DOG FENCE KYXKYX6', never been used, $200. Dog House, $20. Canning jars $2/12 qts and $130/12 pts. (269)945-2355._______________ SALON CHAIRS, perm rods & salon equipment. CaD (269)948-2298.___________ SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set, $175. (517)719-8062 //<//’ II $X5OO-$5XXM) IN 30 DAYS: stuff/mail envelopes for our company, $5 each envelope stuffed. Payment guaran­ teed. For information send a large S.A.S.E. to Global Re­ search, P.O. Box 887 Flint MI 48501. FACTORY OUTLET: Immediate openings. Free training provided. We offer no layoffs and START YOU at $400/wk. 888-601-5627 MANAGER/MANAGER TRAINEE for fast paced gas convenient store. Paid train­ ing, salary after training, 401K, health A dental availa­ ble. Opportunity to advance. Call (616)230-0041. WANTED: LIVE IN NAN­ NY! Mature, energetic, re­ sponsible woman needed to help care for 2 young chil­ dren, light housekeeping, light cooking, Hastings area. Must have checkable refer­ ence A credit report. Call for an appointment, (269)838­ 3897. WiHlh // CHY OF HASTINGS — The Hastings Police Department is investigating a larceny from an auto complaint in the 1000 block of East Railroad sometime during the past two weeks. The owner of a 1990 GMC pick-up truck, who was storing the vehicle at the location, found that someone had taken his Reese hitch and CD player from inside the truck on May 8. Anyone with information is asked to call the police department at (269) 945-5744. WE BUY STANDING TIM­ BER: Managing Michigan's hardwood* for over 50 years. FREE ESTIMATES, minimum 30 trees. Buskirk Lumbei Co. (616)304-1979. UNS LAWNCARE: cottv mercial standard for family lawn care. Over 20 years ex­ perience offering garden tilling, grass cutting, trim­ ming, spring A fall cleanup and sm.ill landoranino Goodwill Road. Friday, 10am-4pm. Old Navy, Gap, Christmas items, Home Inte­ rior. 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. GARAGE/MOVING SALE: 804 N. Taffee Drive. Friday, 8am-2pm; Saturday, 8am1pm.________________________ $100 PILLOWTOP QUEEN mattress set (in plastic). Brand new, never used! King, $150. (517)719-8062 $195 WOOD FOUR POST BED (new) with king pillow­ top mattress set Cost $1,000. tences will be served consecutive to any parole violation sen­ tence and concuirent with the other files. The second case was of malicious destruction of a building on Jan. 9 for which Felps was sentenced to a minimum of 24 months to a maximum of 60 months, restitution of $6,144.22. and $620 in court costs and fines. This felony charge has a maximum penalty of five years in prison and/oi $10,000 in fines or three times the value of the property destroyed. The third case was of a breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny Dec. t9. Felps was sentenced to a minimum of 38 months to a maximum of 120 months, restitution of $3,050, and $620 in court costs and fines. This felony charge has a max­ imum penalty of 10 years in prison. The fourth case was of malicious destruction of a building on Jan. 20. Felps was sentenced to a minimum of 24 months to a maximum of 60 months, restitution of $5,836.72 and $620 in court costs and fines. This felony charge has a maximum penal­ ty of five years in prison and/or $10,000 in fines or three times the value of the property destroyed. Tbe fifth case was of a breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny Dec. 11. Felps was sentenced to a minimum of 38 months to a maximum of 120 months, restitution of $1,000, and $620 in court costs and fines. This felony charge has a max­ imum penalty of 10 years in prison. • Emery Fox. 52. of Hastings, was sentenced to two years pro­ bation, nine months in jail with credit for two days served, and court costs and fines totaling $4,080 for one count of maintain­ ing a drug bouse. The balance of his jail sentence will be suspended upon suc­ cessful completion of his probation. This misdemeanor charge is from March in Baltimore Township, and has a maximum penal­ ty of two years in jail and/or $25,000 in fines. • Ted Knuppenberg, 18, of Hastings, was sentenced to five years on probation, six months in jail with credit for 35 days served, and $1,220 in court costs and fines for one count of attempted criminal sexual conduct third degree with a person FOR RENT: Hastings, 2 bed­ room house, $600 month + utilities, deposit. (269)792­ 6794 HOME FOR RENT IN HASTINGS: $650 a month. Water A garbage service paid for. CaU (269)945-4228. 1995 F-150 4X2: Eddie Bauer trim, loaded with extras, short box, sharp, $3,995. Smith A Doster (2691*23 5111. 1996 MSP CREW CAB DUALLYxower stroke diesel, XLT crim, completely rebuilt en^z* with some serious ur dates, has gooseneck and 5di wheel plates in bed, dean body w/no rust interi­ or is in good shap, $14500. Smith A Doster (269)623­ 5111. 2001 F-150 SUPERCRk'W 4X4: XLT trim, 5.4L V-J, THE CLARE OLMSTED fami!y is grateful for your love and support during his long illness. Thank you for all your expressions of sympathy Phyllis Olmsted and the children, Mark, John, Terrill Lee, Linda, Sally, Kathy, Nancy, Tom and their families. 1017 E. STATE STREET, 2­ 1/2 ACRES COMMERCIAL, any type business, 4 car ga­ rage, 4 bedroom home. ATTENTION HOME OWNERS A FIRST TIME BUYERS! Need extra cash? Wanting to do some spring home im­ provements? We can help! Good credit Bad credit. Self EmployedWe say Yes to all these. Call Christina Bishop at Security Mortgage, (269)795-2304 office or (269)838-9782 cell. LAND FOR SALE: 2+/acre comer lot only minutes from Hastings, $24,900. 2002 FOREST RIVER 31' TRAVEL TRAILER: fea­ tures garden tub, sleeps 6, double entrances, only used six times, asking $13,000. (269)584-0358 2003 HORNET 3T with su­ per slideout fiberglass exte­ rior all available options, queen, quad bunks A sofa hide-a-bed. No road miles. Must sell moving on! $17,900. (269)209-7535 FOR SALE: Pro 17 Bass Tracker, 40h Mariner com­ plete package. Like new, $4,00U. (616)451-9663 TOO R T N Em • Heath Felps, 27, of Nashville, was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court to prison for five separate cases against him for a string of breaking and entering incidents within a two month period. Felps was called the “greatest danger to our community’’ dur­ ing the court case and tried through his attorney to withdraw his guilty pleas before sentencing. Circuit Court Judge James Fisher denied tbe motions. Tbe restitution amounts in these cases are joint and several with the other offenders involved and there is also a parole vio­ lation case pending against Felps. Tbe first case was of a breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny Dec. 29. Felps was sentenced to a minimum of 38 months to a maximum of 120 months, restitution of $3,624.29, and $620 in court costs and fines. This felony charge has a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. These prison sen­ FIRST TIME BUYERS! Good credit. Bad credit. Self employed? We can help! We uy Yes to all these. Call Christina Bishop at Security Mortgage, (269)795-2304 office or (269)838-9782 cell. between the ages of 13 and 15. This felony charge is from January in Johnstown Township, and has a maximum penalty of five years in prison. • Curtis Anes, 24, of Wayland, was sentenced to one year pro­ bation, 90 days in jail with credit for three days served, restitu­ tion of $751, and court costs and fines totaling $785 for two counts against him from March in Rutland Township. The balance of his jail sentence will be suspended upon pay­ ment of the court assessments. The first charge was of assaulting, resisting, or obstructing a police officer, a felony with a maximum penalty of two yean in jail and/or $2,000 in fines. The second charge was of retail fraud third degree less than $200, a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of 93 days in jail and/or $500 or three times the value of the property stolen. • Michael Connelly. 52, of Kalamazoo, was sentenced to six months on probation, two days in jail with credit for two days served, and court costs and fines totaling $725 for one count of possession of a loaded firearm in a vehicle. This misdemeanor charge is from March in Prairieville Township and has a maximum penalty of two years in jail and/or $2,500 in fines. trailer tow,' full power Kneri ban, sharp truck, $17,995. Smith A Doster (269)623­ 5111. 2002 GRAND PRIX GT: FuH power 3800 engine. On Star CD player $9,995. Smith A Doster (269)623-5111.________ 2003 ESCAPE XLT 4XA VJ6, auto OD, power windows A locks, CD player may, wheels, dean SUV. Good on gas, $10,995. Smith A Doster (269)623-5111. '88 CHEVY PICKUP: fair body, runs good, $800. Call between 2-4pm, ask for Todd, (269)948-9848. DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. NEED A DECK built or a privacy fence or a chain link fence installed? Call for esti­ mates, (269)945-9340. I WOULD LIKE to take the time to thank a local attorney, James Gouloore A especially his legal assistant, Suze Hutcnins for the great job they did in representing my son in a time of crisis. I feel they went above and beyond their duty by becoming a sounding board of my emotions. If anyone finds themselves in a situation where an attorney is needed 1 can highly recommend this team. ______ Nancy Doom,—___ SCRAP METAL RECY­ CLING: Saturday, May 14th. 8am-12.-00. Eaton Co. Fair­ grounds. Questions Jennifer Harris (517)726-1403. HASTINGS 4 �Page 1« - Thursday. May 12.20066 - The HaaHnga Barmer Castleton citizens file petitions to have voters decide pay hikes by Sandra Ponaetfo Staff Writer A petition with 298 signatures was filed Wednesday with tbe Castleton Township clerk, asking that salary increases Township Board members approved for themselves and the township's assessor April 6 be placed before voters in the Augnst election. "According to our township clerk we have 2,424 registered voters in Castleton Township, including Nashville and we needed to get signatures from at least 10% of tbe registered voters and nun them in within 30 days of the April 6 meeting in order for the petition to be valid,” said Don Wiggins, who spear­ headed the petition drive. Township Clerk Loma Wilson verified last week that a petition had been filed and she was in die process of verifying that all those who signed the petition were indeed registered voters living in the township. She stated that she would know by tomorrow's (Wednesday, May 11) reg­ ular monthly meeting of tbe Township Board, al 7 p.m. in tbe township hall. New restaurant liquor license likely Taffee Drive to remain unpaved by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer Kr a result of two public bearings Monday night, Taffee Drive within the Hastings city limits will remain unpaved and a new downtown restaurant's chancefor a liquor license are looking good. After a hearing to solicit comments about the proposed Taffee Drive road improvement special assessment district, the Hastings City Council voted against proceeding further with the project The reason was a lack of enough sup­ port for the project which would involve the residents affected to pay for twothirds of the cost and the city picking up the rest of the tab. Councilman Don Bowers did make the comment to residents in attendance that sooner of later all the roads within the city of Hastings will be paved and they need to make adjustments accordingly. The council also had a second public hearing to bear comments on an applica­ tion for a Development District Liquor License for a proposed restaurant/brewpub in the "WaUdorfT building on State Street downtown. Tbe Downtown Development Authority held its public bearing May 5, and found that the application meets the requirements contained in the statute gov­ erning tbe issuance of development dis­ trict liquor licenses. The statute requires that the DDA and City Council find that 'the issuance of tbe license would pre­ vent further deterioration within the development district and promote eco­ nomic growth within tbe development district’ as a prerequisite for further con­ sideration of the application. A vote was taken and the council mem­ bers did find that the conditions had been met The application now goes to the the stand immediately adjacent to its building so adequate room for peoestrians Michigan Liquor Control Commission. In other business Monday night, the to pass should still be available. The council, after a small amount of debate, City Council: • Was brought up to date on tbe granted the request with the stipulation progress of the new library by Library that the box not binder the traffic on the Board President Brenda Teegardin. sidewalk or snow removal in the winter. • Approved an request from the Included in her presentation was an artist's renderings of rhe new building, Laurence J. Bauer Post No. 45 of the information on the qualifications of tbe American Legion to conduct their annual building being labeled a “Green Memorial Day Parade Monday morning. Building" and the news of a donor who May 30. • Granted permission to tbe Barry will match funds raised up to $2 million (see story in this edition of the Barmer). County Commission on Aging to pur­ The total project cost is estimated cur­ chase fuel from the City of Hastings. Tbe COA has a relatively small fleet of vehi­ rently at $52 million. • Was given an update from Lori cles (four), used a great deal to distribute Wiswell of the YMCA about the current the program's “Meals on Wheels" to and future activities of the Y. With more home-bound area senior citizens. • Approved a bid award for closure of than 4,100 people participating in Y activities, the largest number were teens the wells and cisterns identified during the Department of Environmental Quality in the Drop In Center. • Approved a request from Hastings funded well identification and closure Mutual insurance Company to use Fish program. This waft is being done in an Hatchery Park for their annual picnic effort to protect local groundwater aquifers from potential surface sources of Aug. 4. • Granted the Barry Amateur Radio contamination. Hie bid was awarded to Association permission to use lyden Park Maurer-Parks Well Drilling Company of for their annual Field Day event June 25 Lansing, M the recommendation of and 26. The event aids amateur radio Director o*. Public Services Tun Ginbach. • Scheduled two public hearings at users in preparing for public emergen­ cies, as well as providing public exposure upcoming meetings The first public hear­ ing, set for 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 23, for the use of ham radios. • Agreed to close a portion of Center will be on tbe final assessment roll for tbe Street for the First Presbyterian Church's Downtown Parking Special Assessment annual vacation Bible school June 20 District The second, at 7:30 p.m. June 13. will be to receive comment about the through June 24 from 7 ajn. to 12:45 draft City of Hastings Fiscal Year pan. • Received a request from the Barry 2005/2006 budget, as well as to comply County Chamber of Commerce to be with the requirements of tbe Michigan allowed to place a material distribution ' Department of Treasury Tfoth in Taxation stand on tbe sidewalk in front of chamber Notice. offices. Tbe chamber would like to place Pennock's Womens Health Expo May 19, 2005 6-8 p.m. Free Blood Pressure Checks Free Bone Density Checks Free Health Information Free Refreshments & Fun Chance to Win a Massage or a Food Basket whether or not there were enough valid signatures for the petition to go forward. “If they have enough valid signatures and the wording of the petition is accu­ rate, then it will go to the vote of the peo­ ple in August," said Wilson who declined further comment further, as did Township Supervisor Jud Cooley. During the April 6 meeting, the board approved the proposed $192,900 budget for the 2005-2006 fiscal yearwhich included the following salaries for board members: • Trustees — A 2.3% increase: $1,725 per trustee annually, a $100 dollar increase. • Supervisor — $6,490 per year for the supervisor, a $145 increase. • Assessor — $15.280 annually, a $340 increase. • Treasurer — $12,645 per year, a $285 increase. • Clerk — $15,350 per year, an increase of $330. Wilson has already received $600 as part as compensation for additional work caused by the state's new election consolidation laws. That amount is included in the $15350 salary approved by the board. The board said it would revisit the clerk’s salary mid-year to determine whether or not an additional $600 election "bonus" is warranted. Several township residents who attend­ ed fiat meeting said they did not approve of the salary increases which the board proposed. Wiggins was most vocal among them. “I started looking at the dollars and cents," said Wiggins during that meeting, referring to the township's proposed budget. “I don’t always look at 2005 going to 2006,1 go back and look at your base year which is the 2002 year. I look at the supervisor situation and you're pro­ jecting a 2.3% increase... if you look at the increase over that period the 2002 year to the 2004 that’s 9%. All I'm saying is when you start comparing with the real world out here, on a percentage basis, when you start comparing to the real world out here, there are a lot of people that are not getting that type of wage. "If I look at the clerk’s situation, a 2.3% increase plus extra money for elec­ tions, that would generate a compound increase over the same base period of 683%. and not many people get a 62.8% compound increase over two years," he continued. “I would have to have a lot of explanation as to why. I can look back over tbe budget that the ’vages were down and there is some rational or justifica­ tion to increase them al that point in tune; but 1 think also that as aboard you have to look at the overall direction of what your compound growth is. I would personally be really satisfied with a 30% growth rate in my wages at my company over the last two years, but it didn't hap­ pen. It didn't happen this year and it's not going to happen next year. “When you get these types of percentage increases tbe next thing is an increase in pension costs, and essentially what you've got is pension costs which are 11% of payroll from what I can see... all these increases have generated on com­ pound a very substantial increase in pen­ sion costs," said Wiggins. Wiggins also analyzed the treasurer's salary increases, which he said totaled 38.9% over the two-year base period, “I don't know if you can face the taxpayers and convince them that these types of compound increases are justified," he said. “After the meeting on April 6 about six of us started canvassing the Nashville area, and we learned a lot of interesting things. First we heard comments that people felt that when people get elected to office they forget their constituents and what they are dealing with. The standard increase in the private sector is 3%, hope­ fully they get 3%,” said Wiggins, in an interview last week. “Second, we beard comments that the people perceived that the township is getting totally out of con­ trol There are too many loose ends with what is happening with the ambulance service and the issue that people can •.-sic themselves raises. They basically said they were disenchanted that elected offi­ cials could do that type of thing.” Wiggins said that be and tbe other can­ vassers also heard people say that there wasn't erough “transparency” in their local government “The board’s minutes meet tbe mini­ mum requirements, but they don't pro­ vide enough information to let people know whether or not they used to go down to the township hall to st- what's going on." he said. “But, it is reasonable to expect that when you vote someone into office they'll do what they need to do and you shouldn't have to look over their shoulder all the time to see if they're doing it; if we do, then we’ve elected the wrong people. "People said they were astounded to learn that officials could vote to give themselves pay raises. When peapie run for these jobs they know what the com­ pensation is. They shouldn't be able to vote themselves subsequent pay raises. Ideally, elected officials should serve as a way to give something back to their com­ munity." Wiggins added. Finally. Wiggins said that be himself was astounded to find out how many peo­ ple said they would like to sign the peti­ tion, but declined to do so because they feared retribution from the township. They told me. 'If I sign that they'll find a way to get back at me.'" said Wiggins. “My response was. 'you have the right to state your position and not let elected officials run over you. Abusing registered voters in Castleton Township isn't part of their job description.’ This petition is tbe only way we can give vot­ ers in the township the opportunity to roll back the board's increases.” Wiggins said he felt the petition sends a message and “wake-up call" to township officials, "It tells them that we are not just sitting out here being quiet. We're engaged, we look at things and we know what is going on. It sends a message that we want better government." Come and enjoy an evening of fun and health education at the Pennock Women's Health Expo. It's for women of all ages .. . grandmothers, mothers, and daughters, and it’s free! NOTICE OF Pennock's very own Jeffrey Chapman, MD, board certified urologist, wil PUBLIC HEARING speak on the Sling TVT procedure for stress urinary incontinence. Also, THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Kathy Carlson, CFNP, at Family Tree Medical Associates will give the presentation - It’s All About Balance: Mind, Body, Spirit. MONDAY You’ll also be able to visit informative booths with free women’s health and wellness information including. May 16, 2005 • Pennock Pharmacy Inc. - Body Fat Analysis & Snack Bar Samples 7 pjn. at Thnrnitpla Township Hall MO R. 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Ml 48333 Susan Vltotstra, Thomappto Township Cleric 03441431 �Tbe HasbnQS Banner - Tburadey. May 12. 2006 - Page 15 HHS student Curtis Krallman receives state Vo-Tech honor award for his project, "Exploded Informational Pictorial Assembly Drawing." He also was second in region­ als and earned state honorable mention accolades for his “Pictorial Drawing" and “Detail Drawing with a Pictorial." Aspinall earned a third place regional award and slate honorable mention for his projects "Exploded Pictorial Assembly Drawing" and “Detail Mechanical Drawing." He also earned a fourth place regional award and state honorable men­ tion for “Pictorial Assembly Drawing." The “Architectural Working DrawingsCommerical Building" by Megan Davis earned a second place regional award and a third place state award. Jordan Kimble's project “Exploded Pictorial Assembly Drawing” earned a second place regional award and an eighth place state award. His “Pictorial Assembly Drawing" earned a first place regional award and a ninth place state award. . Kimble also was honored with a first place regional award and a state honor­ able mention for his “Photo-Realistic Rendering." The "Architectural Working DrawmgsSingle Family Residence" project of Justine Peake earned fourth place region­ al award and a tenth place state award. Joel MaiviUe earned a second place regional award and state honorable men­ tion for his project "Wrought MetalIron.” For bis project “Metal Stamping Drawing." Scott Davis earned a third place regional award and state honorable mention. He also earned a fourth place regional award and state honorable men­ tion for his “Detail Drawing with Pictorial" and “Detail Mechanical Drawing." Tim Eerdmans earned a third place regional award and state honorable men­ tion for his project “Detail Drawing with a Pictorial." He also earned a fourth place regional award and state honorable mention for his “Metal Stamping Drawing." Earning a fifth place regional award for their projects were Scott AHerdmg. Tim Eerdmans and Andrew Rhoades. Scott David earned two sixth place regional awards for his projects. Other sixth place regional award recipients include Kevin Davis, Tun Eerdmans and Chris Katje. Those who received state honorable mentions for their projects included Scott Allerding, Wyatt Bentou, Gregg Cain. Matt Courtright. Kevin Davis (who received two), Kevin Dickinson, Tim Eerdmans, Doug Ferrell, Chad Ginbach, Chris Katje (who received two), Joel Maiville (who received two). Abbey McKeough. David Peterson (who received four), Jon Qualis, Andrew Rhoades (who received two), Justin Selleck, Rick Sherk and Brandon Johnson. 802 W. State St Hastings kmart ONE-DAY SALE event Saturday, May 14th only Look & listen for Blue Light Specials throughout the store The 2005 Michigan Industrial and Technical Education Society Awards honored many Hastings High School Students at the state and regional level. Among those receiving awards were (back, from left) Andy Kelly, David Peterson, Jordan Kimble, buy one FRHH get one inKE (front, from left) Megan Davis and Tyler Heath. by Martie Westover Staff Writer Hastings High School student Curtis Krallman earned a first place at the state and regional level for his project “Exploded Informational Pictorial Assembly Drawing” and was honored as the Detroit News Vooetional-Technical Student of the Year. A number of Hastings students recently earned a first place award at the regional level and an overall third place at the 2005 Michigan Industrial and Technical Education Society state competition. The students were honored for their computer aided design and drafting projects. Krallman also earned a second place regional award and a seventh place state award for his "Pictorial Assembly Drawing” He took a first place regional award and state honorable mention for his "Pictorial Drawing." David Peterson’s project "Detail Mechanical Drawing” earned him first place at both the state and regional levels. He earned a third place regional award and ninth place state award for his “Pictorial Drawing." With a regional placement of fourth and a state honor of first place for a “Pictorial Drawing” Tyler Heath also was honored. He placed third in regionals and an eighth in the state for his "Pictorial Assembly Drawing.” Heath also earned a third place regional award and tenth place state award for his “Exploded Informational Pictorial Assembly Drawing." A first place regional award and state honorable mention was given to his "Detail Drawing with Pictorial.” He was also honored with a second place regional award and state honorable men­ tion for his “Detail Mechanical Drawing." Heath earned a fourth place regional award and state honorable mention for his project “Exploded Pictorial Assembly Drawing.” Andy Kelly's project “Architectural Working Drawings-Commercial Building" earned a fust place regional award and second place state award. Tun Aspinall earned a second place regional award and a third place state Lake Odessa man drowns after canoe capsizes on Jordan Lake by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer A 19-year-old Lake Odessa man was drowned Tuesday after tbe canoe ue was riding capsized on Iordan Lake in Woodland Township. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Hastings said they received a call at about 1:25 p m. that people in the lake were calling for help.Troopers, members of the Barry County Sheriff’s Department Dive Team and Woodland Fire Department arrived at the scene shortly afterward to learn that a canoe had tipped over and four people were thrown into the water. Three of the canoe passengers were rescued by lake resident Debbie Smith, but non-swimmer Thomas Herblet drowned in the accident. Tbe three res­ cued were Robert Kelley, 30. Jeri Hendershot, 22, and Alexia Herblet, a 2year-old child, all residents of Lake Odessa. Smith told the rescue workers that the young man "sank like a stone” and she did try to find him in the water after res­ cuing the other three. Smith had dived off her personal watercraft and lunged at the young man, but she could not reach him before he drowned. A search and rescue operation of the water then was conducted by the dive team with the assistance of all additional personnel from the shoreline. After a brief search. Herblet was located about 60 to 75 yards from shore in 15 to 20 feet of water. Resuscitation efforts were started and tbe victim was transported by Lakewood EMS to Pennock Hospital. After addi­ tional attempts were made. Herblet was pronounced dead at 3:15 p.m. He was the rescued child's father and the boyfriend of Hendershot. Without Smith, who works at Ionia's Riverside Correctional Facility, officers said, they likely would have had to recov­ er the bodies of four people. Smith told officers that her training as a guard helped her deal with the pressure of the rescue attempt. Officers on scene were told that none of the occupants knew how to swim. They had no life jackets on or in the canoe, and the lake was rough from high winds. 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Banner MEAP scores show lots of improvement J-Ad Graphics News Service The state of Michigan is touting ‘improved reading scores” in the public elementary and middle school student scores on the winter 2005 assessments of the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP). The assessments were given to students in fourth, fifth, seventh and eighth grade during late January and early February of this year. Fourth-graders were tested on math and English Language Arts; seventh grade was tested only in English language arts; and fifth and eighth grade was tested in science, social studies and math. In a released statement Kathleen Straus, president of tbe State Board of Education, noted, MI am encouraged by the improvement in reading scores. Reading is the foundation of all learning and I look forward to its impact on greater achievement in other curriculum areas.” In the next cycle of assessments the MEAP will move to October and will include the testing of third grade students. English lan­ guage arts and math will be assessed at every level. On the local level Barry County school dis­ tricts are just beginning to examine their results. For the Hastings school district. Assistant Superintendent Mary Vliek said they are overall very pleased with their results. She noted every building met "Adequate Yearly Progress” (AYP) for English language arts and math. "Our scores are basically comfortably steady," Vliek said, adding that the steady hard work of the district on curriculum align­ ment contributed greatly to the positive results. The percentages note the students who met or exceeded Michigan standards on the test. For the past three years the statistics for fourth grade English Language Arts have remained steady with 74 percent in 2003 and in 2004 and 75 percent for 2005. On the math component, fourth-graders fared very well, with 81 percent meeting or exceeding state standards. In the fifth grade area of social studies, a component schools are particularly working to shore up, students remained at last year’s level with 31 percent meeting or exceeding the state standards. The science component for fifth-graders was very high, with 88 percent meeting or exceeding state standards, which is a 3 per­ cent increase over last year. Seventh grade students improved their numbers, with 61 percent meeting or exceed­ ing state standards on the English language Arts lest. Hastings eighth grade students remained steady with 36 percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards on the social studies component, which is the same as last year. Tbe science component remained high again with 74 percent of eighth-graders meeting or exceeding state standards. Though the math component for eighth­ graders dropped 2 percent from last year, the school still had 70 percent of students meet­ ing or exceeding state standards. Al Delton Kellogg, administrators are ana­ lyzing the MEAP results. All of the Delton Kellogg district buildings made AYP. Superintendent Ron Archer said they have some positive areas and some areas that need improvement. Fourth grade students fared well on the math component with 76 percent meeting or exceeding state standards. English Language Arts for the fourth grade students resulted in 72 percent at or above state standards. On the science component of the test for fifth­ graders. 79 percent met or exceeded slate standards. A more troubling part of the test for fifth­ graders was social studies, with only 11 per­ cent at or above state standards. Archer said they are working on what to do to improve in necessary areas, like social studies. The seventh grade students took the English Language Arts component, with 72 percent meeting or exceeding state standards. For eighth-graders the challenge was social studies with only 22 percent at or above state standards. On the science component, 56 per­ cent of eighth-graders were at or above slate xtandards There were 58 percent of the eighth grade students who met or exceeded state standards on the math component. Thonupple Kellogg Superintendent Kevin Kourska announced at the TK Board of Education meeting the improved scores received by students in tbe fourth , fifth, sev­ enth and eighth grades. The scores have recently been released for the winter 2005 assessments provided by MEAP. at an apprentice level. Of the more than 98 percent of students who met the requirements, a full third exceeded Michigan standards. More than a quarter of the students (27 per­ cent) exceeded the reading standards and only 3.3 percent are at the apprentice level. More than half of the students (57.8 percent) met the standards There is still room for improvement in the fourth grade writing level with 61.4 percent at the basic level and less than a third (31.9 per­ cent) meeting the standards. Assistant Superintendent Patricia Koeze and Page Principal Brad Warren have already begun to work on techniques to help students. In the English language arts area almost three-quarters of the students (73.8 percent) met or exceeded Michigan standards. Fifth-graders met or exceeded tbe stan­ dards in science (913 percent) with no stu- douts at the apprentice level. Gains also were made in social studies, with 46.1 percent meeting or exceeding standards. This is an area in which the state standards are being revised. Seventh-graders take the test in reading, writing and ELA. There have been significant gains, with most students meeting or exceed­ ing standards in all areas. Eighth-graders take the science, social studies and math tests and again most stu­ dents especially in science and math met or exceeded standards. Tbe social studies test is tbe only one that still has 24.4 percent at tbe apprentice level. The middle school staff members are also working with changes in tbe social studies curriculum in order to meet changes in the state standards. Fourth gnde students meeting or exceed­ ing Michigan reading standards increased three percentage points over last year's results, according to the Michigan Department of Education, and seventh­ graders meeting or exceeding Michigan read­ ing standards increased 12 percentage points over the previous year. There have been significant gains at TK. Fourth-graders only 1.9 percent of the 213 students taking tbe meth portion of the test are YMCA has Family Day irj v1 < 71 r Isabelle Youngs worked hard on her craft at the YMCA Family Day. The Family Day at Camp Algonquin presented last Friday by the YMCA of Barry County featured a garage sale and many fam­ ily activities. Ivy Woods Condominiums - Hastings s —OPEN: TUESDAY M, SATURDAY 11-2 Deluxe Homes Prices starting at $189,900 Golf Course Views (£? 1-800-290-3289 Sfe (616) 791*1^00 • 51547*. 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Events scheduled: May 15— Corvette Show; June 19th—Father’s Day Car Show; July Hastings City Bank 4th—Fourth of July; July 8-9—Gas and Steam Show; August 12-14—Longbow Invitational; September 3rd— Medieval Event; September- 17th and 18th—Pow Wow; October 29th—All Hallows Eve; and December 10th and 11th—“Of Christmas Past” Charlton Park seeks to hire one individual at $6.50 per hour to serve as Park Security Attendant weekend duty, your shift will be from noon until 9 p.m. each Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Memorial Day (May 29th) through Labor Day (September 5th). H.S. diploma, driver’s touched us beyond words. license and pre-employment drug screen required. Job applications are available »t Charlton Park’s Upjohn Office Building. 2545 Chariton Park Road. Hastings, Michigan 49058. (269) 945-3775 Monday-Friday 8 to 5. Deadline: May 29.2005. obmiam PART-TIME CALL CENTER OPERATOR Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1886, is dedicated to providing outstanding customer service. We are cur­ rently looking for a Part-Time Call Center Operator to join our team. Qualified applicants will possess excellent customer relations skills coupled with strong sales ability. Apply st the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St Hastings. MI 49058 EOE/M-F �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 12. 2005 - Page 17 Viking teams both even CAAC record by Brett Bremer Sports Editor In less than a week the Lakewood varsity girls’ track and field team set and reset the schools' 3200-meter relay mark. The second time came Tuesday afternoon as part of the Viking girls’ 72-65 win over Lansing Catholic Central at home. The victo­ ry puts the Viking girls at 2-2 in the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 so far this season. The Viking boys are also 2-2 in the league, after dispatching of the Cougars at home Tuesday 75-61. The Lakewood girls 3200-meter relay team of Jessika Blackport. Dana Nichols, Kelsie Thelen, and Ashley Barcroft set a new school record in 10:16.617 as action got started on the track Tuesday. Brittany Raffler replaced Blackport in the relay when they set record last Friday at the Pennfield Lions Relays. The record wasn't quite enough to win the race however Tuesday, and the Cougars took a 5-0 lead with their time of 10:14.482. There was a Lakewood record set tha? won an event. Megan Holaski cleared 8-3 in the pole vault to earn first place, besting her old record of 8’. She led a sweep of the event with teammate Kristin Chase finishing second by clearing 7-6, and Jesse Monroe third at 7’. The Vikings did a good job of racking up points in the field events. Lakewood’s girls also swept the shot put as Taryn Willard threw 27-3, Jessica Johnson 27-2, and Sara Jemison 26-9. Jemison (88-2J) and Willard (81-8.5) finished one and two in the discus. Chase was the high jump champ by clear­ ing 5-1. Lakewood only won three other events on tlie track Jacquie Collins took tbe 100-meter hurdles in 17.442 seconds. Amanda Briggs the 300-meter hurdles in 54.228 seconds, and Nichols the 3200-meter run in 12:15.887. The Viking boys time of 8:33.343 was good enough by nearly five seconds for the team of Michael Forman, Jason Sterkenburg. Casey Schrock, and Jesse Schrock to start tbe day with a win in the 3200-meter relay against Lansing Catholic Central. Lakewood was the only team to score in four of the individual events. Nate Root led the pole vault triumph by clearing 10-6. The Vikings scored ah the Lakewood senior Travis Willard gives a try at clearing 6' in the high jump at Tuesday’s Capital Area Activities Conference contest with Lansing Catholic Central. (Photo by Perry Hardin) points in the two throwing events. Mike Kuras won both, throwing the discus 135-J and the shot 46-4. Travis Willard led Lakewood’s sweep of the 110-meter high hurdles. He finished in 15.978 seconds, ahead of teunmates Spencer Duits and Gonzales. Travis Willard was also the high jump champ by clearing 5-10. Willard ard Duits teamed up with Brad Stroner and Jason Copelin to win the 400meter relay in 46.040. Casey Schrock took the 800-meter run for Lakewood in 2:06.148. Distance runners and hurlders led the Lakewood varsity track and field teams to third place finishes M Friday’s 47th annual Pennfield Lion Relays. The Viking boys and girls each won one —it««rh u iiwiT in i < nwn i»r victory in another. T The boys' team's Spencer Duits and Travis Willard teamed up wih the girls’ Collins and Amanda Briggs to win the Co-Ed Shuttle Hurdles in 1.06.81. I Otsego won both the boys’ and girls' meets. On the girls side, the Otsego Bul’-dogs fin­ ished with 104 team points ahead of second Switch would’ve helped rich netters and golfers get richer Finally. Finally. Saxon varsity boys' golf coach Bruce Krueger knows that he will be coach­ ing Justin Krul and Alex McMillan rather than Brooke Koons and Erin Fluke. Thomapple Kellogg tennis coach knows he can put the black shorts in tbe box at the end of the season, and start dusting off the box of black skirts. On May 2, the Supreme Court said “no thank you” to the debate over what gender of athletes will play which sport during any particular season in Michigan. They passed the decision back down to the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals. That “finally” just means we can take a breath for now. This thing isn’t over. It is over for next season though. I know that this all started with basketball and volleyball, but there are those other sports affected too. No matter what the long term affects girts’ tennis and boys’ golf girts. Tennis and golf tournaments are often won by the kids who play golf and tennis near­ ly year round. Club players take the titles. If tbe seasons would have switched. The boys’ who play golf and the girls who play tennis would have had to wait more than a year and a half before starting up their sport again. Sure, every coach wants their players to work at their sport year round and get better and better, but it isn’t going to happen. There aren’t too many places to practice tennis and golf for free in the winter anyway. That means there would probably would have been kids going out for these sports in tbe spring of 2006 who hadn’t touched a racket or a club in a year and a half. Kids who don't play year round have a tough enough time competing with the Holland Christians and the East Grand Rapids of the world. Records were made to be broken, but the Vikings varsity girls’ golf team hopes to keep smashing the same record over and over as the season continues. The Lakewood girls, extended a team win­ ning streak, picked up two league wins, and set the team’s 9-hole scoring record Thursday at Groesbeck Golf Course in 1-ansing The Vikings fired a 192, to top Charlotte’s 211 and Lansing Catholic Central’s 218. The previous 9-hole record was 196. “I wouldn’t be surprised to see it fall yet Kutch. “Our captain, Danielle (Abbott), has really elevated her game." Abbott was the medallist at Groesbeck, where she shot a personal best 41. “She just put some new clubs in the bag and has only played one practice round with them prior to tonight's match," said Kutch. “Needless to say, she is quite pleased with them. She is driving the ball well and got some big putts to roll in today, including a 6 footer on the last hole for birdie." It takes more than one great golfer to set team records, and Danielle was followed closely Thursday by Rachelle Kent, who shot a 48. Right behind those two for Lakewooc were Ashley Solomon (52) and Lauren Abbott (51). The Vikings nearly tied the school recced last Tuesday (May 3), firing a 197 at Shadow Ridge Golf Course, a historical 9-hole layou’ designed by the famous golf architect Donald Ross. 7!^ Ionia Bulldogs* team score of 238. Danielle Abbott ted all golfers on the day with a 47. She was followed closely by Lauren Abbott with a 48, Solomon with a 50. and Kent with a 52. Thursday, the Viking girls will host Jackson lumen Christi and DeWitt at Centennial Acres. Sports Editor of Panthers. “We’ve had a great signing season, and we’re excited," said Davenport assistant coach Richard Victor, who made the trip to Delton Kellogg for Farrell’s signing. There’s a chance Farrell could see playing time soon at Davenport, based on how hard he’s willing to work through the summer and fall. Workouts are scheduled to begin June nr; tennis and golf. Maple Valley and Delton Kellogg don’t have tennis teams. Neither school has girls’ golf. Part of that is numbers, but I’d bet that there are plenty of boys and girls in those two schools to fill a tennis and golf team. There just aren’t enough interested boys and Viking girls just miss, then break record by one stroke The Davenport University is trying to build its men’s basketball program the right way. Many new programs will start out finding junior college playere^nd anyone else who they feel can help them win right away. Davenport has had its share of success in its first three seasons, but the Panthers are building slowly around solid high school ath­ into a position as a middle school assistant principal. The Saxons haven’t been doing so hot lately, especially in golf and tennis. The girls’ golf team is finishing between fifth and sixth in the O-K Gold on most occasions, but always topping Wyoming Park. The boys’ tennis team didn't win a league dual, and fin­ ished o?e spot up from the bottom at the league meet. The girls’ tennis and boys’ golf teams aren’t a whole lot better than their opposite gen­ track and field team, but not an all-conference runner. Tennis and golf aren’t games that kids play as little kids, especially in rural areas. It’s a shame, but it’s true. Kids run outside to play baseball, football, basketball, football, but The boys’ team was third with a total of 76 points, behind the champions from Otsego (106) and second place Pennfield (78). The boys’ 3200-meter relay team didn’t set a new school record, but it efid win 2«c event with Jesse Schrock. Sterireuourg. Forman, and Casey Schrock finishing in 8:32.26. Lakewood's boys .dso earned second place finishes in the middle-distance relay, the sprint medley re^y. and th,* discus relay. Allegan was fourth in tht boys’ standings with 68 points, followed by Delton 64. and Galesburg-Augusta 29. by Brett Bremer letes. The latest to sign is Delton Kellogg senior Nathan Farrell. DK’s all-time leading threepoint shooter signed up to join the new team ball players. It takes a lot of skill and a lot of hard work to be the best at any sport. Look at some of the best athletes around. Jessica FlasKa at TK is great basketball player and trackster, and a very good volleyball player. Lakewood’s Corey Thelen is an all-state cross coun­ try runner, a basketball player worthy of a college scholarship, and a decent pitcher. 'Ihose examples just popped into my head quickly, but there isn't a name that pops into my head when it comes to tennis and golf. Amy Ingle is an all-conference tennis player and a very good runner on the Hastings (Photo by Perry Hardin) place Delton Kellogg’s 83. Lakewood was third with 78 followed by Allegan 74, Galesburg-Augusta 50. and Pennfield 32. Lakewood’s girls won the pole vault relay, as Holaski and Chase teamed up to clear a total of 15’. Viking girls also finished second in the high jump relay, the 400-metef varsity relay, the middle-distance relay, and the 3200-meter relay. In the 3200-meter relay, the Viking team of Barcroft. Thelen, Nichols, and Raffler crossed the finish line in a new school-record time of 10:19.6. Farrell part of Davenport’s plan for a deeper, quicker, smarter basketball team would have taken a beating in the short term. There has been a lot of talk going around lately about the Hastings Athletic programs. It started with the school looking for a new football coach, finding the man. and then los­ ing the man. Now the school is looking for a new athletic director as Steve Hoke moves der counteiparts. * Golf and tennis are different animals. There aren’t too many great golfers and tennis players who are also big time track stars, football players, basketball players, or volley­ Lakewood's Regan Heller, left, and Megan Holaski, right, strain to try and catch the Cougars* Erin Sachau at the end of the 100-meterdash on Tuesday afternoon at LHS. 23. His new Panther coaches say they’ll expect him to start hoisting 200 to 300 junipers a day. Once he’s ready. Victor said that it will be nice to has e a shooter who can clear things out in the lane for the Panther big men. Last year the Panthers started with nine men on their roster, and by the end of the year were playing with seven because of injuries. Davenport has played its home games at Grace Bible College in Grand Rapids, but will soon be moving their games to the old Caledonia High School until its new facility is finished on the university’s new campus in G.R. The team’s first game of the 2005-06 sea­ son will be against Spring Arbor College on Nov. I. Playing at a four-year institution was important for Farrell. He didn’t want to be with a group of guys playing for themselves at a junior college. Davenport fits nicely with the type of business course of study Farrell was looking to get into in his college years. Victor is just as happy the Panthers could snag Farrell. “We’re deeper, which we haven’t been able Delton Kellogg senior Nathan Farrell (center front) is all smiles after signing his National Letter of Intent to play basketball at Davenport University in Grand Rapids after his high school days. He is joined by his mother Loretta, his father Don. Delton Kellogg head varsity basketball coach Mike Mohn (back left) and Delton Kellogg High School principal Paul Blacken. (Photo by Brett Bremer) to say in the past. We’re smarter, which we haven't been able to say. and we’re quicker." said Victor. Farrell helps out Davenport in all three areas. A couple other area athletes will be helping the Davenport Panthers too. Thomapple Kellogg seniors Trevor Manning and David Finkbeiner plan to sign with Davenport early next week. Farrell looked up at DK coach Mike Mohn when he heard that, saying it’ll lake a little time to adjust to new teammates. In an excellent high school basketball game, the TK boys knocked the Delton kids out of the state tournament in the first round of districts this past season. Now the three will be teammates. �Page 18 - Thursday. May 12, 2005 - The Hastings Banner 'Cats top Saxons for top spot in Gold heading into final by David T. Young Editor The Hastings boys’ varsity track team is in third place heading into the G-K Gold Conference meet tonight and Friday night at Thornapple Kellogg High School. The Saxons finished the dual meet season with a 5-2 record Tuesday afternoon by losing to league leader Wayland. 86.5 to 50.5. The loss followed a makeup dual meet victory last Thursday over Byron Center. 76-61. The girls’ meanwhile, will enter the Gold meet with a 3-4 dual meet record after losses to Wayland Tuesday. 76-61, and to Byron Center last Thursday. 69-63. In both cases, the teams have shown signif­ icant improvement. In the boys’ meet at Wayland, the host Jamie VanBoven gets ready to take the baton from Kristina Dobbin at the start if the final leg of the 1600-meter relay. The Saxons won the event handily. Wildcats swept ail four relays, the 800. 400. 1600 and 3200 and swept the shot put. Joel Maiville had a fairly big day nonethe­ less. winning the open 400-meter run handily with a 52.0-second clocking and edging Wayland’s sophomore sensation sprinter David Kyulu in the 100 dash. 11.3 to 11.5 sec­ onds. He lost to Kyulu in the 200-meter dash. 23.8 to 24.6. Picking up other firsts for the Saxons were Eric Gillespie in the discus at 119-1 and Jared McKee in the pole vault, who tied Wayland’s Mitch Misak at 10-6. but had fewer misses. Gillespie also took a second in the high jump at 5-10 behind Kyle Laker, who cleared better than 6-7 earlier this year but managed only 6-4 Tuesday. Ashton King was runner-up in the 1 IO meter high hurdles and in the 300meter lows. In the latter race, he lost to Andrew Crooks by just six-tenths of a second. Brandon Schwajtz finished second to Maiville in tne 400, Neil Moore was second in the 800. as was AJ. Singleterry in the 1600, Maiville in the long jump and Rusty Burgdorf in the 3200. Against Byron Center, the relay teams were much more successful. Burgdorf, Schwartz, Brian McKeough and Moore won the 3200meter relay and D. J. Falconer, Victor Goweil, Greg Woodmansee and Moore hooked up to win the 800 race. Falconer, Goweil. Woodmansee and Maiville won the 400 relay. Maiville won both the 100- and 200-meter dashes and the long jump. Gillespie took the high jump, Alex Kimble won both the 1600 and 3200 in 4:51.7 and 10:59.2. respectively. Moore won the 800 and Gillespie took the discus. Hastings will have to get past Wayland or Caledonia tonight and Friday in order to move up in the final standings. The Saxon girls have a tougher task. They're not likely top challenge state power­ house South Christian and they’ll have great difficulty keeping up with Thomapple Kellogg and Caledonia. However, they’re within striking distance of Wayland and Byron Center, as they proved in the past week. Hastings was defeated Tuesday afternoon by strong individual performances by hurdler­ sprinter Embriette Hyde and distance ace Jessica Armstrong, who between them racked up more thrji 35 points. Hastings scored heavily in the throws by a 16-2 margin, as Nicole Moser won the discus and Katie Rounds won the shot put. Tasia Thompson won the high jump at 4­ 10. Hill won the pole vault and the Saxons took the 400. 800 and 1600 meter relays. Teaming up to win the 1600 were Kristina Dobbin. Natalie Pennington. Tasia Thompson and Jamie VanBovefl. Amy ingle won the 400 and Katie Lawrence took the long jump. Dobbin was a double winner against Byron Center, in the 100-meter and 300-meter hur­ dles. Pennington did the same by taking the 800 and the 1600. Thompson won the high jump. Deanna Hill the pole vault. The 1600, Natalie Pennington grimaces like she’s in pain, but she's acMfr showing grim -datenntation in a race for tbe runner-up slot in the ------------- with Ingle. Pennington. Lawrence and VanBoven. was the only relay quartet to win Joel Maiville didn’t have a lot of trouble here winning the open 400-meter race, but for the Saxons. he barely edged Wayland’s David Kyulu in the 100 and lost to the Wildcat sprinter in the 200. Lion girls play pair of 0-0 games Goal scoring is still a struggle for the Lions, but they proved they could do every­ thing else well in a 0-0 tie with Olivet on Thursday in the Southern Michigan Athletic Association. The Lions dominated the Eagles through­ out much of the match, but just couldn’t find Maple Valley’s success started in the mid­ field. where Amber Primm, Chelsea Shoemaker. Sarah Ellison, and Brittney the back of the net. Gardner controlled the play. Head coach Chris Ricketts said it was the best he’d seen his team play all season long. It was the first of two consecutive 0-0 ties Business & Industry prooress ma Tell Your Story... What impact your company, industry or business has on Barry County, its growth, quality of We and survival in for the Lion ladies. Maple Valley tied a very good Laingsburg team 0-0 Monday afternoon at Fuller St. Field. Although the Lions were out-shot in the game. Ricketts said that his girls did an excel­ lent job of playing position defense and limit­ ed a high powered offense to just a few qual­ ity shots. Maple Valley faced Dansville on Wednesday, and has over a week off before visiting Delton Kellogg next Thursday. the coming years. 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After moving up a spot in the O-K Gold Jamboree last Tuesday, the Saxons returned to Hastings County Club for their second and final home meet. There they topped Hackett Catholic Central 219 to 224. Erin Fluke led the Saxons with the day’s best score, a 52. Nikki Meredith and Dannie Prough each added a 54 for the Saxons, while Brooke Koons shot a 59. Hackett was led by Ahreum Lim’s 53. The sixth and final O-K Gold Conference Jamboree of the season will be held Friday afternoon at Broadmoor Golf Course in Caledonia. The league will be back together again on Tuesday, for the conference meet at the Meadows at Grand Valley State University. Two 2002 Chevrolet Avalanches Stock 19281 A Stock 192S0A SPECIAL $19,995 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 12. 2005 - Page IS Seventh inning hurts Saxons at Park, after big wins The Saxon varsity baseball team had a three-game conference winning streak snapped by Wyoming Park Monday after­ noon, with a 3-2 loss on the road. After dodging trouble in the first two innings, Saxon pitcher Mike Garrett settled into a groove and was dominant throughout the middle innings against the O-K Gold Conference leader. Garrett (3-2) pitched an outstanding game scattering six hits over the course of seven innings. The Saxons held a 2-0 lead heading into the bottom of the seventh. A pair of walks cost Garrett to start the sev­ enth. A sacrifice bunt moved the two runners to second and third, then a double drove them home. On a squeeze bunt play, the Vikings pushed across the final game winning run. “In baseball, sometimes the toughest three outs are those last three and that certainly proved to be the case today,” said Saxon coach Marsh Evans. “Mike pitched an out­ standing game, struggled early and then got stronger as the day went on. We needed to get some calls our way at the end and that didn’t happen. Park got some key hits and that was the difference.” The Saxon offense was able to squeeze out just two runs against Park’s ace, on five hits. Hastings broke into the scoring column with a run in the top of the third when Austin Hurless reached first on a fielding error, moved to second on Brandon Sutfin’s second single of the day. and scored on a ground-out off the bat of Andy Griggs. Hastings added another run in the top of the fourth when Andy Kelly len off the inning with a double into the right field gap and was eventually hit home by Mike McPhillips for a 2-0 lead. Matt Teunessen and Dan Secord also had hits in the game for the Saxons. “I was proud of the way our kids played, it Hastings sophomore Matt Teunessen trots across the plate after a bases loaded walk in the bottom of the fourth inning during game one of Friday's double header with South Christian. (Photo ©2005 dneoman) was a shame the game had to end as it did," said Evans. “It was a great high school base­ ball game.” For the game, the Saxons were led in hit­ ting by Brandon Sutfin’s two singles, Man Teunessen. Andy Kelly (double), and Dan Secord with one hit each. Hastings is now 4-3 in the conference. The Saxon offense scored double digit runs in three previous O-K Gold Conference vic­ tories. The last two were wins over South Christian on Friday afternoon. The Saxons took game one 11-2 and game two 10-1 Garrett also pitched game one against South and turned in another strong perform­ ance. “These were two huge wins for the boys today.” said Evans. “We fought through some adversity, losing Tyler Jiles with a knee injury in our pre-game warm-up and nearly losing Kevin Davis a'.ter having a ball take a bad hop and klonk him one in the bead, but be fought through it for both games." Lakewood s Ryan Possehn takes a big cut at a pitch during Saturday’s double header with Grand Ledge at LHS. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Pressure on Vikes in league after two losses to DeWitt The Viking varsity baseball team suffered through a four game losing streak to end last week, but saw big improvements between the first two losses and the final two. Lakewood fell twice to Grand Ledge at home on Saturday, 6-3 and 6-0. “We played very good both mentally and physically.” said Viking coach Bob Veitch. “We’re right where we thought we’d be." Josh Mitchell and Kyle Row land were both 2-3 at the plate in the 6-3 game one loss Saturday. Ryan Possehn and Michael Barbour had the two Viking hits in game two. Jesse Lydy threw a great game one, but the Vikings allowed four unearned runs. Veitch also liked what he saw from his middle infield, in particular some solid defense from Pat Morris at second base. That was what hurt the Vikings in two Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 losses Thursday at DeWitt. Lakewood dropped both games of the double header. 9­ 6 and 9-3. “We just made a lot of mistakes,” said Veitch. “DeWitt’s best pitcher threw on Tuesday so we didn’t face him. I think our kids went in there with a mind set that it was going to be an easy two. and DeWitt’s not a bad ball club -- never nas been.” Lakewood committed a total of 16 errors in tbe two games. Morris was 2-2 at the plate, and Brandon Tingley added a single for the Vikes. Corey Thelen suffered the loss on the mound. In game two, Wes Wise led (he Viking offense with a 2-3 night at the plate with a pair of RBI’s. The Vikings are now 14-8 overall, and 2-2 in tbe CAAC-3. “We’re still not out of it," Veitch said of the race for the conference tide. “We just have to clean house the rest of the way through.” Tnat cleaning needs to s tart Thursday when the Vikings bead to Fowlerville to face the Gladiators. Saturday, the Vikings will take part in tbe Central Montcalm tournament. Garrett scattered eight Sailor hits over tbe course of the game, striking out eight while giving up only two runs. Tbe Saxon offense again was keyed by its top three, with Sutfin and Griggs beginning the game with a pair of walks and Teunessen bringing home Sutfin with a base hit. Hastings* bats stayed hot, as Garrett drove home both Griggs and Teunessen with a base hit. Kelly would teach on a fielding error and later score on a double to the fence by Secord that put Hastings up 4-1. Sutfin and Griggs created trouble for South again in the first. Sutfin walked and came home on a single by Griggs The Saxons added two more runs in the fourth, and four in the sixth for the blow-out victory. For the game, eight different Saxons had hits, and seven hitters had RBI’s. Secord had a double, a single, and two RBI’s himself. The big innings didn’t end in game one. The Saxons jumped out to a big lead in game two thanks to an eight-run second. Kelly had two hits in the first inning, Allerding a single, and back-to-back doubles by Sutfin and Griggs combined with four walks and a couple South Christian errors put the game away early. “The defense was solid all day, Andy Kelly called a pair of great games from behind the plate and those top three hitters of Sutfin. Griggs, and Teunessen have been terrific all year for us," said Evans. South Christian added a run in the second, then Hastings opened tbe third inning with a Teunessen single. Garrett drove him home with a ong double, then the Saxons added the r final run in tbe fourth on an RBI single by Allerding. McPhillips, (1-0) making his season debut on tbe mound, went tbe distance in the game shortened to five innings because of darkness. He allowed just four hits in the game and struck out three. Tbe Saxons also were big winners last Wednesday when they topped Thomapple Kellogg 11-1. Kevin Davis (3-1) pitched a three-hitter, allowing a single run in the fourth inning in the complete game effort. The Saxons jumped out to a four run lead in tbe first inning and never looked back. Brandon Sutfin and Griggs again keyed tbe offense leading off the game with back-toback singles. Teunessen would then reach fires on a diridreg «ror acomg Sutfin? wd came home with Griggs on a double by Jiles. reaching first on a fielder’s choice followed by three consecutive walks. In the bottom of the fifth inning. Hastings put tbe game out of reach with a six-run out­ burst which began with Teunessen’s second home run of the season. Tbe Trojans put down the next two Saxon batters, but then Kelly started a string of seven straight hitters reaching base, on five singles, an error, and a walk. Middleville pushed across its lone run in the top of the fourth. In the bottom of the sixth inning, the Saxons ended the game with another run. Austin Hurless led off the inning with a sin­ gle. moved to second on a Jackson Hoke walk, and would score on single off the bat of Andy Miller. “We had guys like Jackson Hoke, Austin Hurless, Andy Miller. Mike McPhillips con­ tribute with some big hits and good base run­ ning.” said Evans. “It feels like we are start­ ing to click on all cylinders." Hastings will host Byron Center this Friday, then travet**** Grand RapMtfOtftotMM Saturday morning. Kelly would then score tbe fourth run after Delton has a trio of girls score goals in league win Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls’ soccer team improved to 2-1 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association by topping Parchment at home on Tuesday afternoon 3-0. Whitney Knollenberg, Jessie Searles, and Melissa Robbins scored the three Delton goals. Whitney Fisher and Knollenberg were each credited with ar assist DK is now 4-5-3 overall, after facing a couple of very strong teams in the past week. The Panthers were downed by Otsego last Friday, 4-1. Ashley Goldsworthy scored Delton's only goal off an assist from Fisher. Lonni Neil had three goals for tbe Bulldogs, who improved their season record to 5-3 with the win. “The game was much closer than the score reflects, considering one goal was an own­ goal and another was a missed off-side call," said Delton coach Paul Harter. “I felt we stood with Otsego well, which is a huge improvement over the thrashing they have handed us in years past." The Panthers couldn’t do much to stop the thrashing they received when they were handed their lone KVA loss of the season so far, last Wednesday against Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Central. The Fighting Irish topped the Panthers 9-0 in Kalamazoo. Delton will be at Hastings this evening, then travels to Lakewood for another non­ conference game tomorrow. Tuesday, Delton returns to league action with a home game against Paw Paw. BILL SEIF QUICK LUBE • Late Night. 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Nate Frame and Eric Frith topped Wayland in their final match of the day. 6-1,5-6.6-2 to finish seventh. At first singles, the Saxons Mark VanderMeer came up one set short of earn­ ing his first conference win of the season when he was topped by Caledonia's Brad Gates in their final match of the day 4-6.6­ 0.6-0 Byron Center's Caio Martinez took the first singles championship, lopping Holland Christian's Ross Lynema 7-5,6-0. Thomapple Kellogg players finished fourth at three flights, Chris Humphrey at first singles, the first doubles team of Chad Brice and Todd Stewart, and the fourth dou­ bles team of Cody Nieder and Ryan Fletkc. The Trojan second doubles team of Chris Humphrey and Jordan Smith avenged a couple of earlier defeats with a 7-5.6-2 win over Wayland and a 6-2, 2-6, 6-2 win over Caledonia in the consolation bracket to fin­ ish fifth. The Hastings Saxons ended the league dual meet season with an 8-0 loss against Holland Christian last Friday. Quick had the closest match of the day. falling 6-4, 3-6. 6-1 to conference champ J.T. Hertel at second singles. Last Thursday, the Saxon boys traveled The Saxons' J J. Quick blasts an overhead shot for a winner in the third set of his 7-S<3). 4-6, 6-2 loss to Byron Center's Mark Gildersleeve in the second singles flight at Tuesday afternoon's O-K Gold Championships. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer be held at Holland Christian and Holland Sports Editor High School next Friday. Hastings will join Holland Christian didn't do what the six other teams from the O-K Gold (every­ Saxons did at the O-K Gold Conference one but Wayland) as well as East Grand boys’ tennis tournament Tuesday. Rapids. Grand Rapids Catholic Central, The Maroons didn't move up a spot in the standings. Of course. Holland didn't have any high­ a.m. O-K Gold member teams probably won't Gold miss Holland Christian when the O-K Conference regular season with a perfect 7­ Conferences realign next season. In two 0 dual meet record. The Maroons took first years, the Maroon boys finished undefeated er to climb, Finishing the O-K place in six of the eight flights on the courts in the league with a 14-0 record and two at South Christian and East Kentwood High tournament championships. It wasn't always pretty, but the Saxon var­ sity girls' soccer team did what il need to do to win Monday. 5-0 at Wayland. In a span of ten minutes in the fust half, tbe Saxons broke a 0-0 tie with three goals. "We started off slow and sloppy, but even­ tually cleaned it up." said Saxon coach Sarah J.J. Quick and Alex McMillan had the Schools. Maroons Saxon senior Katrina Jacobs juggles the ball along the sidelines during last Friday> Unity Christian, and Rogers beginning at 9 finished second to Byron Center Bulldogs at first singles and fourth singles, winning the team title with 44 points. best days by a Saxon Tuesday, finishing fourth at their respective flights. Quick had a marathon day. He defeated Thomapple Kellogg's Ian Seger in the Byron Center was second with 33, fol­ opening round at second singles, 3-6. 6-1, lowed by South Christian 23. Thomapple 4-6. Quick's second match was a long two- Kellogg 13, Caledonia 12.5, Wyoming Park setter 11.5, Hastings 8 J, and Wayland 2.5. Workman, which he lost 6-4,6-4. with South Christian’s The Hastings Saxons finished the regular In his final match. Quick battled to force on the opposite end of the standings from a third set against Byron Center’s Mark the Maroons. The Saxons were 0-7 in Gildersleeve, but fell by the scores of 7­ league play, but were able to surpass the 6(3), 4-6,6-2. Wayland Wildcats at the tournament. "Well, we did play much better tennis then during the season." said Saxon head coach Rich Pohja. "I'm hoping that is a good sign for tbe regionals. “Ya know that old saying, to peak at tour­ ney time." The Division 3 regional tournament will Derrico. Natalie Knorp had a big night for Hastings with two goals and two assists Lexy Rugg. Allison Cooney, and Kelsey Howell tallied Seth McMillan topped South Christian's Rob Mast in the opening round at fourth singles. 7-6(4), 6-0. Justin Selleck and Joey Gibson were the only Saxons to win more than one match, finishing fifth at third doubles by defeating Wyoming Park 6-1, 6-2, and Thomapple Kellogg's doubles team of Mike Texter and Saxon first singles player Mark VanderMeer lets a serve fly during his three-set loss to Caledonia's Brad Gates Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) to Wayland and were downed by the score of 5-3. Quick earned a 6-2, 6-3 win over Jake Casell at second singles, and at fourth sin­ gles McMillan won easily over Josh Buete 6-2.6-1. the other three Saxon goals, while Cooney, Kali Dakin, and Katrina Jacobs added assists. It wasn't just the stars who contributed. "We were able to get the whole team on the field which was good because some of them don't see the field a whole lot." said Derrico. "The whole team definitely did not play lo their potential, but it was just an off day for us. "Wayland was definitely hot on our tails for more time than we had anticipated they would be. I give credit to a handful of their players who never gave up. They gave us a run all the way until the last whistle." The Saxons are hosting Delton tonight for parent's night, and Monday will host senior night during an O-K Crossover contest. Game time for both contests is 5:45 p.m. at Pierce Field. Last Wednesday. Knorp converted a penal­ ty kick with just 12 minutes lo play against tbe eighth ranked team in tbe state in division 4. Lansing Christian, to give tbe Saxons a 3­ 2 victory. Hastings opened the scoring in the first half when Cooney tucked away a deflection of a shot by Knorp in the first ten minutes. A minute later. Knorp took a shot from roughly 20-yards along the sideline and placed it in the back comer of the net. Cooney was credited with an assist on tbe second goal. “We played very well with great ball movement and patience," said Derrico. “Il is great to see that our offensive opportunities ■ ■ no matter how many or how little we get we are able to make them quality opportuni­ ties. Il's pretty to walch." The Saxons finished the game taking 19 total shots and putting 13 of them on goal. With just three minutes lo go in the first half. Lansing Christian was able to put one in the back of the net. The Pilgrims then opened the scoring in the second half with another goal to tie the game at two. Leanne Pratt had six saves on the night for Hastings, with Lansing Christian only having taken eight shots total. Tbe Saxon defense once again kept tbe shots to a minimum. "Now we just need to start refining our play," said Derrico. “We've found our game now it's time to fine tune.” The Saxons' Lexy Rugg manuvers the ball around teammate Jackie Dufour and a fallen Bulldog during last week's O-K Gold action. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 12, 2005 - Page 21 DK girls tie Comets, but boys get another big win The Panthers’ Paul Diaz takes off after receiving the baton from teammate Andrew Coding in the 3200-meter relay race Friday afternoon at Pennfield. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Delton Kellogg and Kalamazoo Christian will have to settle their business at the Kalamazoo Valley Association meet at Delton May 24. The Panthers and Comets tied with 68 points apiece Monday night in their confer­ ence dual meet. Delton Kellogg trailed by four points head­ ing into the day’s final race, the 1600-meter relay. The Panther team of Marissa Ingle. Jordan Haines, Rachel Williams, and Kristen Wilfinger beat the Comet foursome across tbe finish line by nearly nine seconds, finishing in 3:51.79, to pull even in the meet. The Panthers just didn't have an answer for the Comets in the distance races. DK’s only points in the long runs were three second place points from Marissa Ingle, who finished behind Comet star Leah Reames in the 1600meter ran, Reams came in at 4:58.07 and Ingle in 5:06.62. Reams carried the Comets to victory in all four events she participated in. She ran on the Kalamazoo Christian winning 3200-meter relay team (9:37.78) with Nicole Leep, Corissa DeYoung, and Charisia Hollett, and led Comet sweeps of the 3200- and 800-meter runs. DK swept two events of its own. the 100meter hurdles where Alex Alaniz finished in 17.00 seconds, followed by teammates Katee Hogoboom and Aliscia Leo. and tbe pole vault where Alaniz cleared 7-6 and teammate Ashley Imerzel 6-6. No one else was able to clear the opening height in the pole vault, resulting in the tie score at the end. Alaniz matched Reams four first place fin­ ishes, by winning the 300-meter hurdles in 51.23 seconds, and teaming up with Jessica Elliott. Wilfinger. and Imerzel to win the 400meter relay in 52.91. The Panthers controlled things in the sprints with Imerzel winning the 100-meter dash in 13.57 seconds, and Haines the 200 in 1.13. Delton Kellogg’s Jordan Haines out leans an Otsego runner at the finish line to earn the Panthers first place in tne 800-meter relay at Friday afternoon’s Pennfield Lion Relays. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton's five other first place points came from the 800-meter relay team of Elliott, Wilfinger, Haines, and Katie Smoczynski that won in 1:51.64. There were no worries in the boys’ meet Monday, as Delton Kellogg won 102 to 35. Even the Comet boys dominated in dis­ tance. winning the 3200-meter run. the 3200- 400-meter dash with his time of 54.64 sec­ onds. The Delton Kellogg girls are now 2-1-1 in the conference, while the boys sport a record of 4-0. Both squads won at Parchment last Wednesday. The boys won 83-45, while the girls were 68-60 winners. meter relay, the 1600-meter run. and the 800After sweeping the 3200-meter run. with meter run. but Delton won everything else Santa Dimante winning in 14:57.94, followed sweeping five events. by Ingle, and Chelsea Stephens, the Delton Kyle Ferris led the pole vault sweep by girls didn’t need to challenge the Parchment clearing 11-6, Dave Roberts the sweep of the girls in the 1600-meter relay. 110-meter high hurdles in 18.71 seconds. The Parchment girls won all four relays to Kyle Wells the 100-meter oesh, Jimmy keep the final tally close. Hamman the 300-meter hurdles in 45.98 sec­ Winners for DK were Wilfinger in the dis­ onds, and Anthony Riley the 200-meter dash cus (91-11), Leo in the 110-meter hurdles in 24.63 seconds. (17.56 seconds). Williams the 1600-meter run In the field. Tyler Smith won the shot put (6:03.56), and Elliott in the 300-meter hurdles (41-5), Steven Rising the high jump (5-6). (52.34). Eric Ryan the discus (118-10), and Hammdn Parchment's boys won only four events the long jump (18-5.75). versus Delton. DK won the three abort relays. Anthony Winners for Delton in the field were Smith Riley. Ross VanderMeer. Kyle Wells, and in the shot put (40-3.25), Nick Archer in the Zach Mueller took mp 400-meter relay in high jump (5-8). and Jake Risner the discus 47.37 seconds/Riley, Wells, Ferris, and Andy (107-11.5). Spencer won the MpQjfrker relay __ in 1:38.23. _ Delton won all four relays. Dan Roberts. MBtrarrat* Goldsworthy, Oudmg, and Diaz took the ison Rush took 3200-meter relay in 8:52.98. Riley, Rush, % V______________ Spencer, and Wells won the 800-meter relay the title in 3:51.79. •st place in the Wells won the 400-meier relay in 48.13 sec­ onds. The 1600-iraer relay team of Dave Roberts. Dan Roberts, Rising, a-xi Diaz won in 406.08. Otlier winners for Delton were Dave Roberts in the 110-meter hurdles (18 39 sec­ onds), Dan Roberts in the 400-mele: dash (54.21), Archer in the 300-meter hurdles (44.46), and Diaz in the 800-meter ruv (2:17.44). DK’s girls were second Friday at <the Pennfield Lions Relays, behind Otsego. Otsego look both the boys and girls titles. The DK boys were fifth in the six-team field. The Delton girls won four events. Wilfinger and Kelly McIntyre scored first place in the discus relay with a total distance of 169-9. Haines. Elliott, Imerzel, and Williams took the sprint medley in 1:56.90. Elliott, Wilfinger. Alaniz, and Imerzel won the 400meter relay in 53.00 second*. In the 800-meter relay, Imerzel. Alaniz. Smoczynski, and Haines teamed up to win in 1:15.85. Delton boys* only first place finish was by the freshmen 400-meter relay team of Riley. Zach Swank, Josh Piszker, and Dave Roberts that finished in 48.33 seconds. in 1:41.19. Spencer. 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Plainwell led 8-4 heading into the fifth inning, but the Delton bats came alive to score three runs in the fifth and five more in the sixth as Corrie Latta and Caldwell shut the Trojans down. Caldwell and Alex Latta each had three RBI’s for the Delton offense, while Nathan Farrell added a pair of singles, and Corrie Latta. Blacken, and Brett Bissett also added hits. The victory improved the Panthers’ record to 8-7 overall this season. Delton is 3-5 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association after falling to Paw Paw last Thursday 10-8. It wasn't much of a ball game until tbe Panthers pounded out six runs in the bottom of tbe seventh inning. Paw Paw slowly built its lead throughout the game, scoring two runs in the first, two in the third, two in the fourth, and three important runs in the fifth, then one more in the sixth. Delton out-hit Paw Paw 12-9 in the game. Corrie Latta. Blacken, Caldwell, and Farrell all had multiple hits. Caldwell had three singles, and one of Corrie Latta’s two hits was a double. Bissett, Alex Latta, and Brandon Butzirus also had singles for DK. Last Wednesday the Delton boys earned their seventh win of the season, by besting Battle Creek Central in non­ conference action 5-3. Bissett earned the win on the mound, striking out three without walking a batter. Blacken had two doubles for Delton, and Steven Scoby had a pair of singles. Delton will be at home against Galesburg-Augusta this afternoon, will be at Harper Creek Saturday, then hits the road to face Pennfield on Tuesday. CareLinc Home Medical Equipment is proud to announce it has been chosen as the new preferred provider for home medical and respiratory equipment at Pennock Hospital. We are honored to serve the citizens of the greater Barry County area with superior service and a full line of home respiratory and medical equipment. 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May 12. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Delton girls pull out extra inning win over Albion in first game of the DK Invitational Tuesday will visit Pennfield to face the Green and Gold Panthers once again. Thomapple Kellogg had a tough day at the DK Invite. The Trojans sandwiched a pair of losses around a 14-11 victory over Battle Creek Central. In the other two contests, the Trojans were topped by Pennfield 8-2 and then lost to Albion 15-1. Albion made things tough for Trojan starter Ashley Lewis in the final game of tbe day. scoring two runs in the first, six m the second, and four more in the top of the third. Michelle Hoffman took over the pitching duties until the top of the fifth, when Albion started up its offense again with three more runs. Ashley Aspinall moved from shortstop to pitcher to stop tbe bleeding for TK. A double by Aspinall was the only hit for TK until the bottom of the fifth. Ashley Ayers hit a one-out triple to left for TK, then came around to score on a sacrifice ground out by Brittany Steensma. The weekend didn't start much better for TK. The Trojans dropped a pair of contests at Wyoming Park Friday afternoon. dichi’t manage a single run. Wyoming Park won g^ne one 10-0 in five innings, and game two 4-0. TK managed just five hits in the two con­ ference defeats. The Trojans ’lit the road for a double head­ er with Caledonia this Friday. Delton Kellogg senior Danielle Boyce watches the action as she rounds third base Unicameral on the airwaves in the fifth inning of Saturday’s contest with Battle Creek Lakeview at the DK Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Dave Scott (left) from Michigan Talk Radio chats with Barry County Farm Bureau It hasn't always been easy to see. but there are little bright spots for the Delton Kellogg varsity softball team coming through from time to time. There weren’t many Monday when the Panthers were downed at Plainwell 18-0. representative George Hubka during a four-hour live remote session at the State Grounds Coffee House in downtown Hastings last Thursday morning. The topic was the Unicameral Michigan movement, described by WBCH radio personality Dave McIntyre as "rag tag." even though WBCH AM 1220 was one of about 30 stations to broadcast the session. Scott, home based in Charlevoix, asked a number of local cit­ eighth inning of Saturday’s contest with Albion at the Delton Kellogg Invitational. The Panthers topped Albion 6-5 for their lone victory on the day. Amber DeBolt was the winning pitcher for Delton, and she got lots of help from the offense. Rachel Presley had a single and a double, Alex Culbert had two singles, and Kelsey Ketola, Danielle Boyce, and Goy added hits Hannah Goy had Delton’s only hit at Plainwell. It wasn’t Gay’s first hit to stand out this season. She knocked in the winning run in the izens. including J-Ad Graphics Vice President Fred Jacobs, why they think eliminat­ ing the Michigan Senate is a good idea. Advocates hope to launch a petition drive in the fall to get the issue on the November 2006 ballot. xs well as DeBolt. It was a good start to the day for the Panthers on Saturday, but that was the end of the winning. Battle Creek Lakeview topped Delton b the next game. 6-0. The Panthers managed five hits, one each for Ketola, Culbert, Presley, Chastity Patrick, and Boyce, but could never put enough together to get a run across the plate. In the final game of the day, the Delton girls were topped by their Kalamazoo Valley Association rivals from Pennfield, 7-3. We found the perfect vehicle for Courtney. Let us find one for you. Not every vehide is a match for every customer. That's why the staff at Dreisbach Motors takes the time to get to know our customers and help determine their wants and needs. 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Sales Mgr church members for a pig roast at 4:30 A contemporary service will start Refreshments will be served from 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings (269) 948-8000 p.m. Everyone is invited to join the The 11 a.m. traditional service will Manning says. ’The church invites former pastors and their families to join us on this special day." Those who are able to attend, include a sermon by the Rev. Scott E. should call Janet Clancy (269) 795­ Manning with the choir and bells pro­ 9266 (church office) or Jody Pratt viding special music. (269) 792-0481. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-05-19.pdf 6dc3b9aa5bf06c9a1ebdc260899987a3 PDF Text Text hustings public library 121 S CHURCH ST HASTINGS mi 49058-1893 f ___ to receive $250,000 health gnu See Story on Page 3 The Hastings VOLUME 152, No. 20 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday. May 19. 2005 PRICE 5OC Tribe may break ground on casino this summer revenue. "These can be very successful endeavors, but our first choice it to of course have a Class 3 casino with slot machines and table games, not just bingo." Sprague said. Gov. Granholm has publicly staled she is interested in negotiating a compact now that federal approval has been granted. However, by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Gun Lake band of Potawatami Indians say they’re very close to final approval for a casino in the Gun Lake area and they hope to break ground later this year. D.K. Sprague, chairman of the tribe, said Monday morning in a press conference. "It has been a long four years and it is time to Barry County rendeats me being taped to bria* their haurdou* rate. He fan 9 im. to 3 pan. Saturday. It, at the Barry County Expo (fritimunds). located oo M-37 OW tires are welcome too. but there is a foe for disposing them. The local todfifl isn't taking old tires any more, so the ooBectioo day often aa opportunity for rerirt-nrs to rid tfooaaelves of scrap and >k tires on their properties. and Mt move ahead He predicted that if there arc no lawsuits, construction could begin on the proposed casino this summer. However, a group oppos­ ing the casino vows to file a suit within the 30-day comment period that has begun after the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs has approved putting land earmarked for the casi­ no into a federal trust. Sprague also said Monday morning that even without a compact signed by Governor Jennifer Granholm. a Class 2 casino could be built, according to the law. A more extensive Class 3 facility is desired, and it would mean local and state governments could share in the unknown Wane*. by SaMrn Ponserto Staff Writer Castleton Tranship voters wiii have a chance to decide Aug. 2 whether their local elected officials will receive the 2.3% salary increases they approved for themselves last electronic month. A petition with 298 signatures was filer* May 4 with the Castleton Township Clerk Loma Wilson, requesting that the salary increases approved for board members and the township assessor be put before the voters in the next regular election. Wilson said that while all 298 signatures were not valid, there were still enough for the tire* »re 81 e*d> for Kenderd tire*; $2 truck tires (l«..'-mchre to 19-5); 56 for *»d 927 for tiactor tire* on rim*. There is 269945-9516, petition for the issue to be put on the ballot. While about a d&tcn people attended last week’s regular meeting of the Township Board, most of whom spoke in favor of the board retaining their pay increases, the board members said the petition was valid and the matter would be put to a vote of the people. The petition was fair and the public has a right to file a petition within 30 days of board action, so the matter will go to the vote of the people on August 3rd.” said Wilson in later interview, who declined further comment. Castleton Township Supervisor Judd Cooley did not return telephone messages by press time and Trustee Jerry Reese declined to education al Petmock Health Services' Women’s Health Expo from 6 to 8 p.m. ndght (Thnradey, May 19) at Pennock Hospital': Conference Center. 1009 W. Green St. in Hi stings. Sky checks, a variety of health informa- foflrey Chtpraan, urologist, who wili talk don. "It's All about Balance. Mind. Body. Aaendees may visit booths with free race's health and wellness informa­ tion, inebading Pennock Pharmacy Inc. with a booth about body fat analysis and Bdncation; Pennock Village Retirement information; Pennock Radiology Services, breast cancer information and bone density screening; Barry County Mental Health, women's emotional health and issues; Pennock Homecare, free blood pressure cheeks; Hastings Orthopedic Clinic; Kellogg Community College, health career information; Dr. Kim Norris, eye health; Dr. Michael Nosanov, ear. nose and throat health; Michigan Community Blood Centers, blood donor information; and WOOD | TV 8 Ask the Expert. For more information, call 269/945­ 5871. Delton Supt. earns high grades in evaluation board: • Recognized the High School top ten aca­ demic students for the Class of 2005 (in alphabetical order. Nikcata Bechtel. at the Arts Hatchery. "We might have to start with a ninc-month program and work around the coldest and snowiest part of the year.” Fehsenfeld said. "Of course, if a really cold winter comes, the city can still flood the parking lot for a skat­ En route to a record run Middleville Junior Chaney Robinson takes the baton from sophomore Rebecca Winchester to begin the last leg of the 1600-meter relay in the O-K Gold Conference track meet at Thornapple Kellogg High School. The two were joined by Trojan team­ mates Ashley VanderMeer and Kersta Gustafson in not only winning the event, but also setting a league record in 4:07.84 See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 See DELTON, page 3 See PAY HIKES, page 3 announced Wednesday. Renovations and the installation of a fur­ nace of the Arts Hatchery Building at Fish Hatchery Park will allow the TAC to hold classes almost every month of the year. There will be three classroom spaces and an office done.” Archer was not available for further com­ ment on his evaluation. The superintendent was hired by DeltonKellogg in August 2001. after former Superintendent Marsha Wells took a post in 2005-06 school year or kept the same. In other business Monday night, the school "It was pretty obvious that there were peo­ ple at the meeting who were unhappy with the coverage of the issue and unhappy with me over the whole issue, but it’s the democratic way." he said. "I have a right to my opinions and if I and like minded people don’t like something and want change then we have the right to file a petition. That is the American way." by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thomapplc Arts Counci I s downtown Hastings office will close at the end of June. Executive Director Lizanne Fehsenfeld by Molly Benningfield J-Ad Graphics Intern The Delton School Board gave the equiva­ lent of an “A” to Superintendent Ron Archer at Monday night’s board meeting. The satisfactory plus-rating was given to Archer by Sandy Barker, president of the board, who thanked him for "a job well Grand Ledge. Archer previously worked in the Sparta school district as an assistant superintendent. Last year, the school board voted to freeze wages to assist with the tightened budget. Archer’s salary was $97,500. It is unknown whether his salary was increased for the comment, other than to say it was now up to the people to decide the issue. Township resident Don Wiggins, who spearheaded the petition drive, said he is happy with the result of his efforts. Arts Council to close site in downtown Ron Archer of all ages are being itrritod to See CASINO, page 2 Voters to decide on Castleton pay hikes Not accepted «the collection site are used motor oil (which cart be recycled st lives, D.K. Sprague, speaking at a press conference Monday morning, predicted that the Bradley casino could begin construction this summer. Behind him at his right is John Shagonaby of Allegan, another spokesman for the tribe. there are powerful people, particularly in the Grand Rapids area, still willing to do whatev­ er it takes to stop the projec’. Second District Congressman Peter Hoekstra (R-Holland) has requested an exten­ sion of the 30-day comment period to up to 120 days. He and Congressman Vem Ehlers (R-Grand Rapids). State Senators Patty Birkholz (R-Saugatuck) and State Senate Majority Leader Ken Sikkema have joined Grand Rapids area business leaders and the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce in opposition. According to Jason Palmer of MBP1. the development corporation of the tribe, such an extension as Hoekstra is requesting has never been granted. Sprague is predicting the creation of 2.000 jobs as a direct result of the casino, with more than 3.000 additional jobs in the community possible once the business is up and running. The tribe Monday also announced it has ing rink." A new series of summer classes, the sum­ mer youth theater project. Art Hops. Fridays at the Fountain and Riverbank Music in Middleville will continue to be presented this year. Fehsenfeld also is working on a Picnic Pops type of event for July as well. Fehsenfeld was named director of the Arts Council earlier this year after serving in an interim capacity. She and new TAC Board President Joe LaJoye said they are hoping the move will bring new energy and direction to the goals of the Arts Council. LaJoye and the TAC Board arc working on a capital cam­ paign and hope to raise $20,000 so tiiey can receive a $10,000 challenge grant from the Barry Community Foundation. This year, due to cuts in arts funding at the stale level, the TAC has not received some of the grant money it relies on to run its pro­ grams. The downtown location has allowed the Arts Council to develop a public presence. See ARTS COUNCIL page 2 �Page 2 - Thursday. May 19. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Birds to be focus at ILR luncheon The Institute for Learning in Retirement will have its May celebration and luncheon Friday, May 20. at the Hastings campus of Kellogg Community College on West M­ 179. The lunch wiU begin at 11 a.m., followed by a program presented by Tom Funke, education curator for Binder Park Zoo. KCC instructor and director of the Otis Bird Sanctuary. Funke will present a program on bird conservation in Michigan, sharing informa­ tion on rare birds found in Michigan and the ways that conservation can be beneficial to the environment. “He delights his audiences with his own life experiences and stories that are interest­ ing and fun.” said ILR coordinator Teresa Durham. The cost of the catered luncheon is $8 per person. The program is open to all ILR members and to the public. For more information, call KCC at 948­ 9500, extension 2838 to make a reservation. Golf raffle to help local music school The Community Musk School will have a golf extravaganza refile on chances to win a deluxe driver or a round for four on one of five golf course, in Michigan. Six winners will choose from prizes such as a CV Pro Sonar Tec Driver ($375 value) or a foursome with carts on Battle Creek's Binder Park Gold course ($136 value). Mt Pleasant's Bucks Run Golf Course ($308 value;. Cedar Springs’ Cedar Cluse Golf Course ($188 value), Hamilton's Diamond Springs Golf Course ($168 value), or Hastings Country Club ($148 value). Tickets cost $5, with proceeds benefiting the Community Musk School of Hastings Coordinator Sieve Youngs said that the ben­ efit will help keep tuition for musk lessons affordable to all. Call the Community Music School al 948-9441. The school is located at First United Methodist Church, 209 Green St. Hastings * > Serving all ages and skill levels with Kindermusik, private lessons, and the Kids Choir, the Community Music ScboolHastings is a program of the Musk Center of South Central Mkhigan. Memorial Day paradeMay 30 Hastings will commemorate Memorial Day on Monday, May 30 with a parade and wreath laying ceremonies. The parade will begin setting up at the comer of the Felpausch parking lol at 9:30 a.m. May 30. The parade will start at 10:30 ajn. Wreaths will be presented at the court­ house, at the memorial in Tyden Park, at the river and at Rivenide Cemetery, where there will be a ceremony and the laying of a wreath of the grave and the most recently buried veteran. Dr. Jim Atkinson, parade coordinator, asks that anyone interested in being in the parade call him at 948-8219. He would like to know how cwy groups or floats to expect in the parade. Paul Henry Trail cleanup May 21 The.- will be a trail cleanup on the Nashville section of the Paul Henry Trail at 10 ajs. Saturday, May 21. Anyone who would like to help with the cleanup should meet at the Morgan General Store at 10 a.m. Saturday. The next meeting of the Thomappk Trail Association and county -wide trail comnuttee is on Thursday. May 26, at the Upjohn House in Chariton Park, beginning at 7 p.m. Program on reptiles and amphibians set A program on Michigan reptiles and amphibians will be presented at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute at 7 p.m. Friday, May 20. Presentai by Kalamazoo Nature Center, this interactive program will have partici­ pants singing interactive songs about amphibians and if they are lucky, they can dress up and be a part of an amphibian life cycle. Participants will get a chance to meet two or three reptiles and amphibians. The cost for members of Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is $5 for adults and $3 for children (ages 12 and under). Non-metnbers are $6 for adults and $4 for children. Rutland OKs road project ’05 expenses Pre-registration is required. Please call -721-4190 for reservations. Historical Society will meet tonight ARTS COUNCIL, continued from page 1 by Marcie Westover The Barry County Historical Society's i next meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. tonight . (Thursday, May 19) at the Hastings EUrs | Club on West Woodlawn The program will be a short history of ] Thomapplc Manor, presented by Doris . Greenfield. Greenfield went there to work as a nurse in 1958, and stayed for 27 years. I She will be assisted by Kathleen Allen, ' from the Tbomapple Manor staff, and mas­ cot Thomapplc Thelma. John Barany. of the John Barany Publishing Company of East Lansing, has donated a hand-carved goose to the society, I which will be raffled off next December. I along with other prizes. The life-size goose « may be seen at the yard sale next week, and raffle tkkest will be available. Tickets will also be available from most members, with the drawing scheduled for Dec. 15. As usual. World War II Veterans Books are for sale. At their April meeting the members worked on plans for a yard sale, 1 Staff Writer Year 2005 road projects and expenditures were adopted last Wednesday (May 11) to the tune of $89,391 by the Rutland Township Board. The resolution authorizing the work includes paved road expenditures and gravel road expenditures, which contains dust con­ trol. Before goi.ig ahead with the dust control, the board previously laid out some guidelines having the dust control application come after Barr;- County Road Commission work­ ers had graded the roads, without pulling the shoulders. Once the resolution is turned into the commission, they cun work out the place­ ment on the dust control list. The board also decided to have Township Supervisor Jim Carr look into obtaining fur­ ther information on having specific gravel roads in Yankee Springs with no Rutland res­ idents on them be posted as seasonal. In other business the Township Board: • Approved the appointment of Robin Hawthorne to serve on the Zoning Board of Lizanne Fehsenfeld and Joe LaJoye are pictured in front of the 117 State Street Tbomapple Arts Council gallery and offices during the 2004 Jazz Festival. The build­ ing's windows often helped advertise TAC events. The Arts Council will be leaving this site in June to consolidate operations st its buildings in Fish Hatchery Park. which Fehsenfeld said she hopes will transfer to the Arts Hatchers location as well Anyone who would like to learn more which be held on May 13 and 14. Appeals, filling out the remainder of the term of Joe Lyons, which ends in September. CASINO, continued HHS distinguished alums announced The board also approved the appointment of Joe Lyons to serve on the Parks and Recreation Committee. • Heard audit review from representative of Joel Frederickson, Siegfried and Crandall stating that “the township is very financially sound.” • Heard a presentation from YMCA repre­ sentative Kathy Sheldon about the many opportunities at the camp. She noted the rental of the conference center as a highlight for the community. • Heard an update on ’he Hastings Public Library with the proposed library to be a green building on a Brownfield redevelop­ ment site. The ultimate goal is to open the doors of dr new library by winter 2006. • Heard a report that there were 136 calls for service through “911" for Rutland Township during the month of April. scheduled three job fairs. The first is the Tribal Interest Fair at 6 p.m. Tuesday. May 31. Sprague noted that even if every one of the 300 members of the Gun Lake band (including the children) was hired, there would still be many jobs available. Jobs first will be in construction and then for the casino. General career interest fairs will be held on Wednesday, June I, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 2 at the former Ampro building in Bradley. A vendor interest fair will be held Wednesday and Thursday. June 8 and 9. at the Kalamazoo Chamber of Commerce. One alsc will be held in conjunction with the Allegan County Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call Palmer at 616­ 631-0498. The tribe also has made a public rebuttal to the recent Anderson Economic Group survey The recipients of this year's Hastings I High School Distinguished Alumni of the Year Awards will be Larry and Eariene Baum. Class of 1955 and Robert Kinney, Class of 1965, who now lives in Petoskey. ! : ! I Seventeen members of the Hastings High 1 School Alumni Board made the selections | at a meeting April 24. There were nine alumni nominated. A special memorial award will be made from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration in recognition of special agent Terry Loftus. Class of 1977, who was killed in a plane crash last year while on active duty. The awards for Kinney and the Baums will be presented at the Hastings High School Alumni Banquet Saturday. June 4, in the high school cafeteria. A punch bowl hour will start the festivities al 4:30 pan., with dinner served at 5:30. Anyone who attended Hastings High and their guests are I welcome and encouraged to attend. Activities for the day include a tour <4 ' the 'old* high school, the current middle ' school at U a.m. Meet at office entrance. I The tour will be conducted by Supt. j Christopher Cooley. Afternoon tours of the "new" I Community Education and Recreation i Center will be at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Thoae I planning to participate are to meet at high f school library entrance. These tours will be | conducted by Carl Schoessel, after whom I the pool is named, along with his wife, ;■ Loretta. Tickets for the banquet are $12 each and • by Helen Mndry StaffWriter The Lake Odessa village Council hired a new director for the Department of Public Works at M'/nday’s meeting. Tom Pollock will be replacing Ray Hummel, who is stepping down from a man­ agement position but will still work for the department. Pollock is currently employed by Greenville's DPW, where be has worked 14 years, with ten years in the water department. His first day at Lake Odessa will be June 1. with a starting salary of $48,000. Village Manager Mark Bender said the rejection was not an easy choice but he feels comfortable he made a good selection. In other business Monday night, the Village Council: • Approved appointments to the DDA board. The new members are Al Klein. Mark Doane, Ritchie Ginther. Suzanne Dahms, Jeff Meyers, Darwin Thompson, Jack Mitchell, Kevin Wheeler and Village Council President Karen Banks. Banks said there was a lot of interest in serving on the board. Ray Dykhouse had submitted his name for appointment but Village Manager Mark I program tonight instructors. • Approved a bid of $50,010.90 from Reith & Riley for alley reconstruction on each side of Fourth Avenue from Third Street to First Street. The public parking lot will also be repaved. Trustee Mike Brighton asked if the light pole in the middle of the parking lot could be removed and lights placed on the buildings. Bender said he would investigate but it might be more complex depending on how the light pole is wired and the electrical wiring in the buildings. • Discussed current connection fees to water and sewage with Bill Potter from Wolverine Engineering. Potter sad the current fees are very outdated and suggested the vil- will discuss creative uses for life insurance. Attorney Rob Longstreet will talk about I call Nancy 1 Nominations sought for‘Golden Deeds' The Exchange Club of Hastings is seeking nominations for the Book of Golden Deeds award. This is an exclusive Exchange Club program that honors members of the communi­ ty who serve their fellow citizens. The chib Bender said Dykhouse told him be (Dykhouse) would not be hurt if be was not appointed. He also warned his attendance would be sporadic due to other commitments. The appointments passed by a vote of six to one with trustee Mel McCloud voting against the slate. • Learned the Dumpster Days cleanup ear­ lier this month went well. Hummel reported the village filled 10 dumpsters. There were no long lines, as in previous years. The Lakewood Community Project took the metal to Padnos in Hastings to sell as scrap, with the money going toward the pur­ chase of the East Elementary athletic field. • Approved the “Welcome to Lake Odessa” sign design from Stevens Signs and Designs of Woodland. The $4,350 bid includes three signs but does not include installation. The signs must have breakaway post to meet with Michigan Department of Transportation requirements. Bender said the installations can be done with in-house help or a combina­ tion of in-house and contractor. • Heard a report from swimming instructor Erika Trierweiler. She said the summer swim program is ready to go with life guard and Hastings City Bank's Trust and ‘ Investment Gro*tp will have an open house from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19, in the community room of the Hastings branch, 1 SOW. Court St Randy Teegardin, vice president of the Trust and Investment Group, will talk about ways to prevent identity theft and bow to recover credit reputation if victimized. He also will present a long- and short-term oven-kw of the stock market. Investment representative Eric Luthy I long term care planning. For more information, Goodin at 948-5579. from page 1----------published by opponents of the casino. The conclusion of the tribe’s report by Jonathan B. Taylor is that “the AEG report is not robust enough to justify any public policy on gam­ ing. let alone overturn policies that rightly promote competition and support Indian self­ government." The Friends of the Gun Lake Indians (FOGLI) have 6000 members according to spokesperson Bob Wagner. FOGLI will Lave a rally Tuesday, May 24. from 6 to 9 p.m at the casino site in the former Ampro building. Sprague said. “The opponents can delay the process but this project is inevitable." He concluded the press conference by saying. “Ilf there is no compact (for a Class 3 casino), there will be no revenue for the state or foe local communities.” The 30-day comment period will enJ on June 13. Lake Odessa hires new DPW director may be purchased at Bosley Pharmacy on " South Jefferson Street in Hastings or by s contacting Donna Kinney at 415 N. Taffee : Drive, 945-4964, Hastings. City Bank plans about the TAC. contributing to the capital campaign, summer scheduk or the move can call Fehsenfeld at 945 2U02. See DPW, page 13 Barry County Surveyor Brian Reynolds gives Vice Chairwoman Rika Holley an award for being The Future of America" at the recent GOP meeting. ; ■’ 1 ' annually seeks to recognize a member of the community for his or her exceptional J public-spirited deeds who. because of quiet unassuming dedication, may be unrecog­ nized for his or her activities. This year’s award will be presented at the Mayor’s Exchange Luncheon Monday, May 25, at the YMCA of Barry County’s Camp Algonquin. In addition to being recognized at the luncheon, the Book of Golden Deeds recip­ ient has historically been honored with being the grand marshal of the Hastings Summerfest parade in August. To nominate someone for the award, please pick up an application at the Hastings Public Library. After filling out | the nomination form, return it to the library I in person or via mail by May 13. Spring cleanup Barry County GOP courting will be Saturday youth to become Republicans in Delton area by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer The Barry County Republican Party is looking for “America’s Future.” Party members, at their May 16 meeting, decided to send a free membership to all area 2005 high school graduates who arc interest­ ed in becoming a pan of the local political scene. The coupons will be distributed to all area high schools with an introductory letter to all graduates. They will offer a one-year free membership to aproximately 890 grads, along with the opportunity to become more involved in the politics that will shape gov­ ernment for years to come. At the Lincoln Day Dinner last month, it was announced that Vice Chairwoman Rika Holley received the first "Future of America” award She not only has worked extensivly in the local party, but also at the national level during the last presidential race. “We wanted to present this award to Rika because her future is so bright, she’s got to wear shades." said Barry County Surveyor Brian Reynolds, who is chairman of the GOP’s awards committee. “She is the future of the party and we want to encourage more younger members to join to insure the future of the Barry County Republican Party." Saturday, May 21, has been designated as Spring Cleanup Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Delton area. Area residents are being invited to bring unwanted items to the large dumpsters that will be located on the east side of Barry Township Hall on Orchard Street. No yard waste or paint that isn’t dried up will be allowed to be placed in the dumpsters. The cleanup is being sponsored by the Delton Area Business Association, the Delton Area Rotary and the Delton Founders Weekend Committee. Members of those groups will be picking up trash along M-43 Highway and Delton side streets and planting flowers in flower boxes. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 19. 2005 - Page 3 Molly Benningfield joins J-Ad as summer intern J-Ad Graphics is welcoming Molly Benningfield to the news staff as a summer intern. Benningfield is a 2003 Hastings High School graduate and will be a junior al Michigan State University in the fall. She is the daughter of Dan and Michelle Benningfield, both fifth grade teachers in the Hastings school district. Molly is majoring in English, with a spe­ cialization in creative writing, and minors in journalism and Spanish. She hopes some day to write creative pieces for literary journals and human interest and political pieces for magazines, while taking care of her passion to travel. AOer college, she would like to join the Peace Corps to teach young children and later write a novel. While in high school. Benningfield partici­ pated in cheerleading and soccer, and was an active member of many clubs, including Student Council. National Honor Society and Youth Advisory Council of Barry County. She also took part in the choir program and many advanced placement (AP) classes. During the past year at MSU. Benningfield joined the University Activities Board, a stu­ dent organization that plans events for stu­ dents. She also wrote for The Big Green. MSU’s online magazine (www.thebiggreen.net). Her articles ranged from serious, with a piece on assisted suicide, to comical, writing about elephant treadmills. The last piece earned her accolades within the magazine staff as she was awarded "Article of the Year." Benningfield hopes to take Spanish litera­ ture and language classes in northern Spain next summer, as part of MSU’s European study abroad program. Besides writing. Benningfield enjoys music and going to concerts, reading, visiting friends from MSU. being with her family (also including brother Andy, a 2001 gradu­ ate. and sister Emily, a sophomore at HHS), camping and The Daily Show with Jon Keeping school grounds clean can be rewarding Student council members at Central Elementary recently sponsored an anti-litter campaign called "Pick-Up Patrol." Students were encouraged to pick up trash through poster contests and were rewarded lor cleaning up the grounds. Members of the Stu­ der,t council include (from left) Maicee Herrington, Audrey Bush. Jessie DeDecker, Chanson Cousineau, Sydney Smith. Addison Millard. Becky Barnard, Dallas McKay and Nikki Redmond. Molly Benningfield Slewart. When asked about her internship. Benningfield said. "I’m quite fortunate that I get to work in a field I love. This is going to be such a great opportunity for me to see how everything works.’’ As a part of the news staff, she will be helping t with writing pieces in each depart­ ment and covering various events. Benningfield said she "looks forward to giving back, in a sense, to my community.” Editor David T. Young said, “We believe Molly continues a terrific tradition of excel­ lent summer interns here at J-Ad Graphics. She seems to be a bright and caring young woman, and we hope her experience here helps her determine what she wants to do with her life as a productive adult citizen.” May 3 election had big turnout Michigan Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land has announced that nearly 277.000 more voters participated in the May 3 school elections than in last year's June elections — a 63 percent increase. A new election consolidation law now lim­ its elections to four set dates each year, which proponents say makes it easier for voters to participate, boosts turnout, streamlines the election process and gives school districts the option to reduce or eliminate election costs. "Michigan is best served when voters make their voices heard." said Land, the state’s chief election officer. "That’s the premise of out consolidated election law. Based on the May 3 resuits, it looks as though the law is playing a key role in heightening voter aware­ ness. Of course, turnout varies by district and is influenced by issues on the ballot. But. overall, the greater level of participation appears to validate the new law." More than 717.000 voters cast ballots in this year’s school elections. In 2004 that num­ ber stood at nearly 440.400. Turnout in many districts was two to three times higher than last year, though it was virtually the same or lower in other areas. Feedback from local clerks also indicates a higher number of absentee voter ballots being requested this year. One of the law’s benefits is that it helps voters plan to participate, espe­ cially seasonal residents who arc out of state during the election. In addition, a much larger number of voters cast their ballots at the same polling places that they used in the November general elec­ tion. “A major advantage for most voters is that DELTON, continued Courtney Chapple. Andrea Hughes. Carolin Humphrey, Katherine Johncock. Jason Lindberg, Ross Osgood. Casey Peavey. Jillian Roberts and Stephanie Wallace). The students discussed their future plans and what majors they were interested in. • Congratulated Logan Thome and Kyle Wells, both members of the auto competition team, for their second place trophy at the state competition. They both received scholarship offers to various colleges. • Acknowledged the high school band at its annual banquet, which was occurring at the same time. The board members said they don’t often get a chance to show appreciation, so they took the opportunity Monday night. • Heard school updates on various areas of the school district. Elementary Principal Brenda Pickett said the Mackinac Island field trip went well, and students and parents alike enjoyed learning the history of the island, as well as of the state of Michigan. Middle School Principal Brooke Bailey congratulated the track team members for their hard work in classes. All 45 members were eligible to compete in the last track meet. Louise Angelo, director of special pro­ grams. announced that the graduation will most likely feature 17 graduates, the most Delton has seen from this program. Athletic Director Mike Garvey told the board he was excited that multiple track meets, as well as the district and regional soc- the separate polling places used in previous school elections are no longer being used.” Land said. "Consolidation has simplified election day for many voters." The need for the law is clear. Fewer than 5 percent of eligible voters in nearly half of Michigan school districts participated in the 2000 school board elections, according to the state House Fiscal Agency. The turnout was 10 percent or less in three-quarters of the dis­ tricts. Voters in every county cast ballots on May 3 as 525 of Michigan's 552 local school dis­ tricts conducted elections. Schools have the option of holding elections in November, which would reduce or eliminate their costs because they would be held in conjunction with local elections. Most schools, however, arc using the May date. Until this year, most school elections were conducted in June. Other special elections were held on various dates throughout the year. This was the first major school election handled by municipal clerks rather than school officials. The first election under the consolidated election law was Feb. 22. when voters in 28 counties cast ballots. The law was signed in January 2004 and received broad, bipartisan support. Backers include Gov. Jennifer Granholm, the Michigan Education Association, Michigan Townships Association, Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Michigan Municipal League, the League of Women Voters. Michigan Association of County Clerks and the Council of Election Officials. Barry County set to receive $250,000 health care grant Barry County has received a $250,000 health care grant from the Michigan Department of Community Health in a special one-time funding, according to the BarryEaton District Health Department. Over the past few years, local physicians have been advocating for a change to the way health care is accessed. Dr. Troy Carlson of Hastings, a member of the Barry County Board of Health and Human Services, explained. "Local doctors want to provide care to everyone. However, many doctors in Barry County, as in the rest of the state, are filled to capacity in accepting Medicaid patients, as well as those without insurance. With this rnonev from the stale, we can develop a more collaborative system of care for both patients and physicians." Barry and Eaton counties together have experienced a 65% increase in Medicaid enrollment since 1999. according to the Senate Fiscal Agency's March 2005 report of Medicaid Enrollment in Michigam This makes the Barry/Eaton area one of the lop ten most affected counties across the state in new Medicaid recipients. The Access to Health Care grant is admin­ istered through the Barry-Eaton District Health Department^ wh^h is working with the Barry Eaton Health Han, a local non-prof­ it organization. The Barry County Health Access Committee has been meeting for sev­ eral months to decide how the money will be best spent The committee consists of several local physicians, as well as the Health Department, Pennock Hospital, social servic­ es, and community member representatives. "It’s a very exciting time for Barry County," said Jim Schnackenberg. health offi­ cer and committee member. "We now have the wherewithal to help design a system of care in our community that better embraces the uninsured, underinsured, and Medicaidc population in Barry County." Many Barry county residents have only limited access to health care. In this county alone, at least 2,100 low-income people are without any kind of health insurance, and they do not qualify for public insurance pro­ grams such as Medicaid or Medicare, accord­ ing to data from the Primary Health Care Profile of Michigan. Many of these people must delay seeking care because they can't afford to pay out-of-pocket expenses. They may end up in the emergency room, needing costly treatment and services, which drives up costs to the hospital, And in turn costs increase for people with insurance. To deal with th*s issue in August 2004. the Health Department and the Barry-Eaton Health Plan worked together to open the Health Connections Clinic. Health Connections, a service of the Health Department, provides primary care to more than 700 uninsured and Medicaid recipients in Barry County. The activities funded under the new grant will build upon these existing efforts to increase access to health care in the community. from page 1-----------cer tournaments, will be held at Delton High School. High School Principal Paul Blacken said the lOth-graders visited Hastings for a career fair Monday. • Endorsed the three candidates. Colleen Hogan. Nancy Simpson and Elizabeth Matteson, for the June 6 elections of the Barry Intermediate School District. • Heard the superintendent's report from Archer, who said the good news is "we’re moving students off of the lowest level" and that "we’re still under budget.” He also said plans are in place to begin summer construction work a week after school is dismissed. The main project will be removing asbestos from the school tiles. Orangeville clerk resigns Patricia Blauvelt resigned as the Orangeville Township Clerk at the board’s April meeting. She had served as clerk after winning a close, hard fought election against longtime former Clerk Darlene Harper by just one vote in the August 2004 primary. She cited increased workloads as the reason for her resignation. The board appointed deputy clerk Jennifer Goy to the vacancy beginning June I. The Health Access Committee will be using the $250,000 grant to achieve four main goals. One is to develop a volunteer provider model that increases access to comprehensive health care for the uninsured, underinsured and Medicaid. Many local physicians have already indicated willingness to volunteer their lime in either a clinic or in their own practices, seeing referrals from other physi­ cians. By leveraging volunteers, it is hoped that it will be possible to give every Barry County patient the chance to see a physician when they are sick. The second goal is to assure appropriate use of health resources for Medicaid and uninsured populations. Many patients without insurance or those with Medicaid go to the emergency room when they feel sick. While they receive care for any acute problems, any chronic conditions that may be the underlying problem remain unaddressed. Thirdly, to increase access, the project intends to research options to sustain and expand the Health Connections clinic at the Health Department to serve more people. Finally, an evaluation component will allow the project Ij measure its impact on healtn status, access and health care costs. As the Health Access Committee develops strategies under this new funding, the i.Tembers will took to build on the capacity end efforts already dedicated to increasing access to health care and identify ways to sustain efforts for the long-term. State Rep. Gary Newell, according to the health department, played an important role in securing the grant. “When a group of physicians brought the plight of Bany* County Medicaid recipients and those without any kind of health insur­ ance to my attention. I was motivated to help them find a local solution" Newell said. "Most of the people in Barry County wither! health insurance arc either currently working or are from working families. They need accessto health care as they continue to be productive citizens." Tom Zakett wins high school ‘Write Away' 10-11 contest by Marcie Westover Staff Writer For the tenth and eleventh grade poetry cat­ egory of this year’s “Write Away" competi­ tion. Hastings High School student Tom Zakett the first place winner. Zakett. a junior, created the original piece “Reminiscence" for the competition. “Write Away” was a creation of Ken and Alice Jones as a scholarship competition to motivate young writers in high school. Zakett. who has an independent class devoted to creative writing, is new to the competition. Besides poetry, he has written short stories, something he does at school and at home. For the "Reminiscence” and with other writings, Zakett believes in putting in an effort to create a quality piece of work. He said it doesn’t matter if others see his writing, he mostly writes for himself. He also enjoys drawing, and uses it in his writing inspiration. Helping to support his creativity is his mother Jill Zakett. Zakett said the competition created by the Joneses is very thoughtful and gets tiie com­ munity involved in writing. Next year Zakett plans to enter another of his unique pieces in the competition. Turn Zakett "Reminiscence” tears of anguish roll down my cheek tossed out. thrown away favorite fuzzy slippers All the (mis ladventunes we shared together floor mopping, bug squishing I miss you Remember when the dog chewed you apart? fuzzy mess, new holes so much pain The days have grown long since then cold feet, bare grass life goes on Orangeville Township Hall groundbreaking is May 23 After 17 years of planning. 10 years of con­ township officials, fire resistant file storage, tributing to the building fund and visioning a pantry for the township food program, a pub­ new facility. Orangeville Township will final­ lic lobby at the front entrance, and a 3,000- ly break ground on its new Community square-foot community room for up to 200 Center/Township Hall at 2 p.m. Monday. May people, complete with a warming/serving kitchen, adequate seating for up to 150 people 23. In attendance will be the Township officials and restroom facilities. The proposed location and members of the building committee who for the building is on township property off have been leading the process over the past Lindsey Road next to the existing park. year. The Delton Kellogg Middle School band Construction cost for the new building is will perform at the ceremony and several estimated at $800,000. Township officials guest speakers are scheduled to address the hope to complete construction and occupy the community, including Boyce Miller, former facility in late September or early October. township supervisor, Thomas Rook, township Community members can begin reserving supervisor; Robert Perino, township trustee; the community room for events and activities Chuck Norris, building committee chairman, beginning in late August. Cost for renting the and John Jeffries of Wakely Associates, the space has not yet been determined. architectural firm for Orangeville Township. The new township hall will be located in a building with ?.pproximately 7.500 square feet with a 1.500-square-foot basement. The building will provide needed office space for The township is estimating the operation, cleaning and maintenance costs of the com­ munity room on a per use basis and will determine a fee based on that estimate. Any questions can be directed to Township Supervisor Thomas Rook. PAY HIKES, continued from page 1 Wiggins said that while he has no way of accurately gauging the performance of town­ ship officials, whether they operate efficient­ ly or inefficiently, he feels that sometimes salary increases are inappropriate, regardless of quality of job performance. "I own my own business, but I remember when 1 worked for other people I was at the mercy of their evaluation of my work. But. sometimes it’s the reality of the economy that you don’t get a pay increase even though you do a good job." he said. "It has to do with eco­ nomics. "I'm just happy this issue is going to be on the ballot and the voters will be given an opportunity to vote on the issue. If they decide they want to give the officials their pay increase, then that’s fine with me. but they will have had the right to decide." he concluded. �P»o» * - Thuraday, May 10, 2005 - The Hayings Benner Conservative greed is reason behind health care problems Social security needs different plan To the editor: An open letter to President George Bush, all members of the United States Congress, the Senate of the United States of America, and the people of this great country that has been so blessed by God almighty: I am not a politician, nor an accountant, nor an expert in finance, but I am a troubled tax payer trying to stretch my dollars. The issue of the state of the social security program, the condition of the "trust fund’ in particular, has been in the news for several yean now, sub­ ject to much debate, by many people. Some say it's "OK." leave it alone. Others know the money is disappearing faster than it is going in. President Bush, who I voted for by the way. has suggested putting part of social security dollars in private retirement funds, investing in the stock market. After seeing what my portfolio has done in the last four or five yean, that idea doesn't appeal to me. The latest "idea" from President Bush is to stretch out the funds by cutting benefits to some beneficiaries who have been blessed with higher incomes, the most affected being the middle class worker, who is the backbone of our working class. May I suggest another plan? Our president showed us a file cabinet full of lOUs on TV recently to illustrate the fact that the trust fund was empty of cash, filled only with these lOUs from the U.S. government. I simply ask that the powers that be in Washington honor those lOUs , and start paying back the money they "borrowed" from our social security trust fund. Where will they find this money? President Bush suggests cutting social security benefits. 1 suggest that the politicians h. Washington cut some of the perks from their very generous retirement plans, such as lifetime salaries, lifetime paid postal expens­ es, paid lifetime health insurance coverage, lifetime secret service protection (for some), paid for space for offices maintained during their retirement years, and I'm sure there are many other of these perks that most of us ordinary citizens are not aware of. If you are in agreement with these thoughts, pass this letter around. Who knows what might take place? Bob Fasick, Middleville Unruly audiences disrupt meetings To the editor: As an interested citizen, I attend several local meetings on a regular basis. This past week, I had occasion to be at a meeting two nights in a row, where 1 was appalled at the behavior of the people in the audience. These are public meetings, in which the public is invited and encouraged to attend. In that way, citizens have an opportunity to speak on matters that concern them and see how things are being done and deliberation on decisions as they are made on their behalf. There is a time in every public meeting for public comment The problem lies in the fact that people don’t have the common courtesy to limit their comments to that specified time. If you have something to say, your elected officials want and need to hear it, but not while they are deliberating and/or discussing a matter. They are there to do a service for the taxpayers as elected officials. It is impolite to talk out of turn, comment loud enough for others to hear, and generally heckle the board or council. Too many people have something to complain about, but do nothing to fix it If you don’t like what is being done in your community, then your name should be on the next ballot. Many of the elected officials put in count­ less hours outside of the “regular meeting" night, whether that is to prepare for issues or be a representative to another board, commis­ sion or committee. Most people wouldn't Less negative more positive To the editor: Comments regarding the “Police Beat" section in the Banner Knowing that there will be less than the customary items in the Banner is good news. Editorials about the positive acts of Barry County residents would be more appropriate. Janet Klovanich, Hastings want their position. They aren’t there for the money, but because they desire to be part of their community and be a voice for the peopie. Please let them do their job... the job you elected them to do... unless you didn't bother to vote! Rhonda L. Fisk. Middleville Victims' rights must be upheld To the editor: 1, for one, am glad to see that Charlie Nystrom and the 911 Board have changed the policies regarding media obtaining informa­ tion related to matters handled by police. There are a number of occasions when information is published in the Police Beat section of the Hastings Banner that compro­ mises the privacy of the victims who are innocent of the crime with which they are connected. For instance, as related to issues of domes­ tic abuse, any time the name of the accused is printed in conjunction with details pertaining to the situation, his or her victim is also made evident to those who may know the accused. Is it the duty of media to perpetuate the vic­ timization of these individuals? Granted, police reports may be legally accessible to the public because of the Freedom of Information Act. but if the indi­ vidual is so concerned with learning such details, let him FOIA the information. Why must the media decide for the community what is newsworthy in regard to criminal activity? The change in policy regarding media access is by no means an issue of the "thought police" precluding the public's right to know, nor is it a means of concealing police activity; instead, it may simply be a means of protecting the rights and privacy of the innocent , Andrea M. Doxtader, Hastings To the editor: Fred Jacobs is right that health care is much worse off than social security. Health care delivery through insurance is one of the great failures of our elected government since World War II. The "system" itself is an obvious failure the cost of which is just about out of control. We have sent people to Washington all these years without getting a real repair of this extremely important matter. The interest of legislators is more in getting re-elected than solving tough issues — especially the conser­ vatives among them. People need to demand the same health insurance that the legislators have as a fairness issue. This began as pre-paid health insurance through employers after World War II. so that doctors would be assured of payment. Blue Cross, as I remember, was owned by and run for doctors through employers. The uremployed were not covered with some excep­ tions added or lately by Congress. We had three little boys at the time, and lit­ tle extra money. Every time some new benefit was discussed for Blue Cross, conservative physicians would holler ’socialized medi­ cine," which was supposed to be a red flag on improvements. As if the working man cared for the niceties that kept coverage stagnant. Now we have a patchwork of various insurance schemes which still don’t cover over 45 million people. That is more than 15% of Americans, or 1 1/2 people in ten with no health insurance. Each insurance may be a system within itself, but there is no single sys­ tem. Americans deserve the benefits of a uni­ versal, single system. Conservatives will say government can’t do it, and one system can’t fit all. Both those old canards are dead wrong. Government can and does run the single system Social Security and Medicare. One system can and does work for people of other industrialized countries. This is supposedly the richest country in the world, and the only major country not to have a comprehensive, univer­ sal. single-payer health care system. Contrast today with going to the doctor or dentist in the 1930s. Only the doctor was in his office. There was no nurse, no bookkeep­ er or insurance experts and no receptionist, only the physician. Now a physician or den­ tist has to have two to three people, especial­ ly to file all t'x: insurance claims. Physicians and their employees have to deal with a lot of different rules and regulations of a bunch of insurance companies and the uninsured if among their patients. Physicians and patients wrestle with coverage issues of their insur­ ance claims, with co-payments and all the other schemes to shift costs back to the insured. Since the inception of pre-paid health insurance, change* and improvement* were proposed. President Hany Truman proposed a nation­ al health care system 50 years ago to cover everyone. The doctors of Blue Cross hollered "socialized medicine" every time s?me pro­ posal for improvements came along and improvements were killed. Conservatives have killed Truman’s and other similar ideas since. Blame for failure to develop a universal and comprehensive system can be laid to Congress and the presidents as well as doc­ tors. insurance companies and drug compa­ nies. There is a whole industry now working against real improvement in health care deliv­ ery. Political conservatives. mostly Republicans, representing the selfish interests holler loudly that broadening coverage could­ n’t be afforded. Doctors have bellowed about "socialized medicine* and the people's legiti­ mate interest in a better life is quickly forgot­ ten. In the first years of the Clinton administra­ tion some people with Hillary Clinton devel­ oped a plan for universal health care. Look at the terrible beating Hillary Clinton took from conservative Republicans. The Clintons were called everything indecent when they present­ ed some kind of improved arrangement The vested interests trumped the legitimate inter­ ests of the general public. Of course, health care is not a real interest to the rich who can buy anything they want. Conservative Republicans representing the interests of the wealthy tore the Clinton plan apart, and buried it before it got a hearing. I don't believe the Clinton plan ever got reviewed on its merit It was shouted down and derided by selfish conservatives in Congress. Universal health care is a progressive idea. Conservatives are not known for their gen­ erosity toward their fellow Americans, espe­ cially the poor and disenfranchised. George Bush put through a plan to make it easier for some elderly people to buy medi­ cines. That drug plan will help some people a little, but is just another patch on the worn-out quilt All we can get out of Congress is a patch here and there, and no real leadership on this issue from conservatives who are the real obstructionists to progress. Note that government has to be the solution as private business has not, cannot and will not fix this serious deficiency in our national life. Some retired people this year are paying $850 per month for health insurance. That is about $10,000 per year. That is more than most retired people can afford — even more than some people have in income. Some physicians recognize the mess our elected people have us in when it comes to health care. The plan of the Physicians for a National Health Plan (PNHP) can be found on the Internet They are talking about a plan that covers everyone as a matter of right or enti­ tlement, if you like. Entitlement is a word made negative by conservative Republicans. Our people ought to be entitled to a basic level of health care. If good health insurance is good enough for elected officials in Washington and Lansing, it is good enough for every other American. You don’t see many politicians giving up their health insurance for no coverage at all. One system would let doctors and patients know where they stood, and doctors would find it much easier to bill one place rather than fool around with many and the uninsured Insurgent bombs don’t hit buildings To the editor: After seeing all the vehicle bombs blown up adjacent to buildings with little damage to the buildings in Iraq. It makes the story about buildings being destroyed by vehicle bombs even more fantastic. I am referring to the federal building in Oklahoma City, the air force building in Saudia Arabia and our two African embassies. The Marine barracks in Beirut and the World Trade Center are exempt because the vehicle bombs were located inside, not outside the building. After seeing the damage to the federal building in Oklahoma City, it sure was fortu­ nate that the ATF personnel did not show up for work on the day of the tragedy. (Perhaps their spiritual advisor told them it would be hazardous to their health.) The secret service were not so fortunate. They showed up for work on the morning of tragedy and six were killed. (Perhaps they didn’t have a spiritual advisor the quality of lheATFS.) Information for the insurgents who wonder why their vehicle bombs do so little damage to adjacent buildings, they forgot the explo­ sives that go inside. They have the vehicle bomb decoys, they failed to include sabotage of the building. In the world of insurgency, this failure can result in the loss of one’s head or as Donald Trump would say, “They are all fired,” (ulti­ mate humiliation). Robert Johnson Hickory Comers What would you ask the Gov.? On Tuesday Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm answered ques­ tions from residents during a state-wide public radio call in pro­ gram. If you had the opportunity to meet the governor, what would you like to ask her? as well. The idea of insurance is to spread the liability or risk, ft has been good for life insur­ ance why not for health? Efficiency would a’low doctors to reduce their rales to *et the same income. Getting this done now is going to be very difficult. All players have a stake in keeping everything the same. Politicians have been paid off by doctors, insurance companies and drug companies who all get benefit out of the present mess. Greed rules the present situa­ tion, greed and conservative willingness to say no to the legitimate needs and expecta­ tions of ocher people. The mantra of the con­ servative elected official is. “No we can’t afford it!" We hear horror stories from conservatives about the Canadian system. 1 have heard that the Canadian doctor fills out one piece of paper to get paid. Canadians seem generally to be satisfied with their system. Canadians are not in the streets agitating for changes. Even the Canadian province of Saskatchewan developed their own system as the state of Michigan could if it was really a progressive state. Why don’t the progressives in Michigan agitate for a system for the people of tins stale? Why does Michigan and this country have to be so far behind with this critical mat­ ter? It’s a patch here and a patch there by politi­ cians, but never a total solution — a cn*^p.chensive plan — one that cover* everyone. Our elected officials thr.< more of people in foreign places th*a of our own people. They will authorize more than 300 billion for fighting and rebuilding Into, billions for prop­ ping up Israel ( zhich I believe has universal health care), several billion for Egypt; and on and on. But conservatives begrudge the money spent on health care for cur own peo­ ple. Conservatives never saw a wkt they did­ n’t want to fight or an armament system they didn’t want to buy, but conservative politi­ cians despise the legitimate needs of some of tLeir fellow Americans so much as not to fix this broken mess they have us in. If our country is so smart and so rich why are our politicians so uncaring toward our own people? George C. Williston, Hastings A quality siren essential to life To the editor: I'm glad to hear that the Salem Township Fire Department cares enough for the safety of their citizens to buy one-way weather warning sirens. If you are a resident of the Village of Middleville, Tbomapple Township, or Irving Township, you are out of hick when it comes to severe weather warning from your local fire department. Thornapple Township Emergency Services. Chief Mark Marinette from TIES says you can’t bear the siren from a block away, so why have it? And Tbomapple Township Supervisor Don Boysen state-’ in a past arti­ cle from the Penasee Globe that the expense would be too much and the township could not afford to install such an updated system. In the most recent Globe, Salem Township was reported to have received a grant to bey and install two one-way weather warning sirens at a cost of $17JOO each. The system will be underwritten nt 75% by a State Mitigation Grant, and split between two units in the Salem area. One siren will be placed in each of those two areas, as well as other sirem3 In diet area. Allegan Central Dispatch will activate the sirens as needed. In the past. Tbomapple Township trained fire personnel have activated the siren as needed in times of bad weather. In my expe­ rience. as a resident in this community, I can hear the sirens when activated for bed weath­ er. What is the value of your life in the event of a tornado emergciv-y? Deb Jeffrey. Middleville Banner Devoted to the interests of Bony County since 1856 piMMby... Hasting* Barmer, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone:(269)945-9554 jonn jacoos rrwoenc jerooi Prwdacf VtaePrMdM Stavw lemhe SeavteryTreeotf* • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (EUtor) Baine Gibert (Assistant Edtor) Helen Mudry PatrioaJohns Brett Bremer Fran Faverman Bowes* Mills: Yankee Springs: Jon Cote, Middleville: Carol Dominguez, Freeport: Lynette Rider, Hastings: Sandra Pcneebo KelyLloyd Maida Westover Heather Read • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Iff iviMMueviue. CTmliti adt accaptod Monday tratfr Friday. M0 ajn. to 530 pjn. “I would ask her why is it taking her so long to sign the compact with the Gun Lake Band of the Potawatami Indians. Is she planning on leaving it to the next governor?" “I would ask her that if education is so important to her. why arc there so many budget cuts which is making schools cut pro­ grams for children?" “I would like to know what she is doing to get more funds to schools, especially for special edu­ cation students?" “I would ask her what she is doing to bring more jobs to this county.” Which of these programs she talks about is really good for this area of the state." “I want to know what she is doing to keep the Battle Creek military base open. People might com­ plain about aircraft noise but they will complain more if the jobs are gone.” “I would like to know what her vision of Michigan is 5 or 10 years from now. What is she going to do to make it a reality?” Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs SubacrtpOon Rataa: $30 par yaar m Barry County $32 par year in aborting cordaa $35 per year etoMhera POSTMASTER Send adfraaa ctogm to: P.O. B Heatinge. Ml 4906B-0002 Sacond Ctoea Poatoga Paid at Haaanga, Ml 4006* �The Hastings Banner - Thuredoy. May 19.2005 - Page 5 Not a good time for public pay raises It will be a unique election in Castleton Township Aug. 2, when voters will have a chance to approve or reject raises for their local officials. I can’t remember any election ever in Barry County allowing vot­ ers to give a thumbs up or thumbs down on their elected officials’ pay. Though some may believe this is setting a dangerous precedent. I think it shows the level of frustration taxpayers have with their elected representatives' lack of understanding of peoples’ problems and lack of willingness to make meaningful decisions to correct them. Led by citizen activist Don Wiggins, a group of Castleton Township residents circulated petitions and picked up more than the necessary minimum number of signatures to get the issue on the bal­ lot. I won't be the least bit surprised if the citizens’ effort is ultimate* iy successful in August. What prompted the grass-roots movement was a decison by the Castleton Township Board recently to approve raises for themselves and the assessor in the amount of 2.3 percent. As Wiggins acknowl­ edged, the amount certainly is modest, but the move seems insensi­ tive when too many local people are having to endure wage freezes or concessions, or even worse, they’ve lost their jobs altogether. If you're a township official and you accept a 2.3 percent pay increase, you’re getting a raise paid for by people who aren’t Maybe it’s unintentional, but it seems arrogant The issue here is not the amount of the pay raise, no is it about the quality of the job being done. As far as I can tell, most local officials do their jobs pretty well. The real issue once again is the lack of understanding that people who live in Castleton Township, in Barry County, in the state of Michigan, in the United States, are not doing well economically and they’re in no mood to pay a higher price so their elected representa­ tives can do better. As I have said so many times before, we must all share the pain in hard times, and that includes government. It’s too bad taxpayers in Michigan couldn’t have gotten together about four years ago to put state lawmakers' hefty 39 percent salary increase on the ballot for a referendum. In case you’ve forgotten, state senator; and representatives managed to allow themselves a pay increase from $57,000 to just shy of $80,000 a year. This made Michigan legislators among the top three in pay in the nation. The lawmakers gave us excuses that an officers’ compensation commission recommended the pay increases and all they really did was not vote them down. Let me back up a minute. The House, in a masterful act of propaganda and grandstanding, voted the raises down, knowing full well the Senate was not in session, which meant they’d have to accept the raises nonetheless. And the benefits? 1 guarantee the people we send to Lansing have the best health care insurance, the kind all of us would like to have, and we pick up the tab for it It would be nice if we all could have these same pcrics our lawmakers accepted for themselves. So what we have is 110 state legislators and 38 state senators mak­ ing about $80,000 a year with the best in health care benefits, all while too many of us struggle with wage freezes and even downsiz­ ing. It’s just not fair, it’s not right. I’ve never thought anyone should seek public office to enrich him­ self or herself. I’ve been naive enough to think public servants are people motivated by a desire to work for the communities in which we live. But what I’ve been seeing loo often is a bunch of yes men and yes women who do the bidding os special interests because that’s where the money, the power and influence is. And this is one of the biggest reasons why I’ve become such an advocate of the Unicameral Michigan campaign to eliminate the Michigan Senate and save our cash-starved state at least $50 million a year. The Castleton Township Board members seem to be decent folks, and some of them, like Supervisor Jud Colley, have been in the busi­ ness for a long time. However, they made a huge mistake by voting themselves raises this spring. It’s made them look clueless about the troubles that exist around them. Sometimes you don't even have to do something wrong to take a lot of beat. Sometimes all it takes is the appearance of impropriety. The Castleton Township Board's decision to accept raises was a bad decision at the wrong time. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Senator Birkholz defends state on school financing by Molly Benningfield J-Ad Graphics Intern The Delton Board of Education has had visits from state lawmakers in its last two others are forced to make? While we have been told to "go without," our legislators gave themselves a 40% pay raise. They arc now the third highest paid leg­ islators in the nation, making over $80,000 per year, plus a $12,000 miscellaneous annu­ al expense account. Not too bad for a part­ time job in which they are only required to be in session 90 days per year. Throw in the fact that a senator can retire to a full, lifetime pen­ sion with benefits, after eight years and you can see why Michigan is in the financial cri­ sis it is in. The Michigan Senate is accountable to no one and their duties duplicate those of the House of Representatives. We can live with­ out them, since the loss of 38 senators would still leave Michigan citizens with more repre­ sentation than the people of California, a state with just a few more legislators, but three times our population. We need to fire the Michigan Senate. Every citizen who is fed up with support­ ing a do-nothing Senate, while our state con­ tinues its race to the bottom, is invited to help First, become informed by reading about uni­ cameralism. Web search "Unicameral Michigan." Second, volunteer to circulate petitions by contacting unicameralmi^hotmail.com and third, support this effort with contributions to: Unicameral Michigan, 416 South Hanover, Hastings. MI 49058. Please join us as we make history. Chris Norton. Bellevue Gas prices just too high To the editor: Isn’t it funny how gas prices go up almost every Thurr jay. just in Vme for the weekend? When wdl somebody do something about these oil companies and give us poor con­ sumers a break? I’m retired and living on a fixed income and cannot aftbrd these high prices. These oil companies got rich and fat when gas was 10 cents a gallon. Can you just guess how powerful they are now? It seems they don't need much of an excuse to raise the price. 1, for one, am dam sick of it. I think everybody should boycott them for a week and see what happens, instead of just laying down and paying the price. Donald W. VanZandt Hastings NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUN JS TO AU INTERESTED AGENCIES. GROUPS AND PERSONS: On or about May 27. 2005, the above named County will request the Slate of Michigan to release Federal funds under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 for the following project: Homeowner Rehabilitation Program $250,000 The Barry County 2005-2006 Community Development Block Grant Program win assist In the rehabilitation of eight singe-family, owner-occupied homes by the County. The assis­ tance Win be limited to families with low to moderate incomes (now exceeding 80 percent of median income for Barry County). The rehabilitation wH bring these homes into com­ pliance with HUD's Housing Quality Standards as weO as addressing local code Items. Assistance to homeowners win be at a maximum 100% deferred loan, with most repay­ ment due upon sale or transfer of title of the property. An Environmental Review Record respecting the aforementioned project has boon made by Barry County which documents the environmental review record of the project. The records are on file at 220 West State Street. Hastings, Mi 49058, and are available for public examination and copying by request between the hours of 900 a_m. and 4 DO p.m., Monday through Friday. Pleise contact Michael C. Brown. County Administrator. at 269/945-1284 for further information. their own budgets When asked about use of lottery revenue toward the education budget, Birkholz said, “All the dedicated money goes to the schools; it’s very little general fund because of the state economy ” Regardless, members of the audience were not fully convinced. When Birkholz was questioned about the hefty salary raises for members of of the Michigan Legislature four yon ago, she said, “that was before I was in the senate. 1 voted against it” Indeed, she was a member that year of the State House, which voted to reject the 39 per­ cent pay increases, but the senate was not in session at the same time, so the raises were isn't committed to education funding,” Birkholz said. Birkholz said she wanted to focus on only “spending money where we get results and not spending money where we don’t We can’t print money in the basement of the Capitol like the federal government can and is doing." The senator suggested increasing alloca­ tions for children before they start attending instituted. Not all audience members were critical of Birkholz’s record, though. Brooke Bailey, principal at Delton Middle School, said she was impressed with the senator. “I’d like to publicly thank you for person­ ally signing the ‘Student of the Month’ cer­ tificates it really means a lot to the kids.” Bailey said. Much of Birkholz’s speech at the meeting was in defense of her stance on the financial backing of schools and whether or not she really pressed for education rights. “I don’t know an educator in Lansing who and To the editor: Recently J watched an episode of "Off The Record” on PBS, in which the topic was fir­ ing the Michigan State Senate. Panelist Rick Albin of Channel 8 News in Grand Rapids, snidely remarked that “the $50 million this would save the state is only a half-days spending." Does anyone else find this amount of wasted money outrageous? What do we have to show for it? Absolutely nothing. Certainly not good roads, we arc all dodging pot-holes. Our schools are making various sacrifices with staff lay offs and program cuts. Our businesses are closing down, leaving millions of people with no health care and no safety net when their unemployment payments run out. Yet. our Senate is one of the highest paid in the country for a part-time job. Why are they not having to make the same sacrifices that Barry County Board of Commissioners Barry County Courthouse 220 West State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 meetings. Board members in March expressed frus­ tration with recent state budget cuts in educa­ tion and said they would like to have their state senator and state representative stop in at a board meeting to explain what’s going on. They were visited in April by Stale Rep. Gary Newell and Monday night they were treated to a power point presentation by Senator Patricia Birkholz. However, what Birknolz told them Monday night about allocation of education funds and the aftermath of Proposal A proved to be less than encouraging. She noted that Proposal A was passed in 1994 and cut property taxes, while increasing the sales tax from 4% to 6%. The law also put the state in charge of most funding for public schools, and since the state has been in a per­ petual state of financial crisis over the last four years, local schools are forced to pare I’sst Let’s fire the Michigan Senate regular schooling. “I am a strong proponent of early child­ hood (education), and if we spend more money in early childhood, we wouldn’t have to spend more money elsewhere," she said. The senator also said that there arc many challenges that the government, as well as schools, have to deal with. The main options to deal with this problem are to either raise taxes or cut costs. Birkholz said that she does not "support or oppose any one of them.” The school board did not take part in ask­ ing Birkholz questions, instead citing that, “they’ve heard enough from me," Superintendent Ron Archer said. SCHOOL SWttM Resent Students, parents md you tre cord!»Hy torfteJ to sttend t Retirement Open H°use for Ctody "Wilcox - fotirth/flfth gwde teacher Hsr}7 Wuerthele - Piusic teacher ■Msy 25. 2005 • 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Stm School Qrthertog, B.oom Barry County will undertake the project described above with CDBG Program funds with Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. Barry County is certify­ ing to MSHDA and the State of Michigan that Barry County and Mkhaei C. Brown, in his official capacity as County Administrator, consort to the jurisdiction of the Federal courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to environmental reviews, deci­ sion-making. and action; and that these responstorktiee have boon satisfied. The legal effect of the certification is that upon Its approval, Barry County may use ths CDBG funds and MSHDA win have satisfied its responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Actol 1969 MHSDA wifi accept an objection to its approval of the relseM of funds and acceptance of the certification onlyifitisonooeotthe following bases: (a) that the certification was not in fact executed by the certifying officer or other officer of rtfoffjart approved HUD: or (b) that the applicant's environmental review record for the project indfcaies omission ol the required decision finding or step applicable to the project In the environmental review process; or (c) other special grounds in HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58.75. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedure (24 CFR Part 58) and may be addressed to Ms Carolyn Cunningham. MSHDA at P.O. Box 30044, Lansing, Ml 48909. Objections to the release of funds on bases other than those stated above will not be con­ sidered by MSHDA. No objection received alter June 13. 2005 will be considered by Stay informed on local events... Subscribe to The BANNER! Call... 945-9554 �Page 6 - Thursday. May 19, 2005 - The Hast-ngs Banner Ruth I. Douglas |Alfred Decker| HASTINGS - Ruth I. Douglas (Mrs. Donald C), age 89. of Hastings, died early Wednesday. May 18. 2005 at Love-N-Care NASHVILLE - Alfred Decker, age 80. of Nashville, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday. May 17, 2005. The family will receive visitors on Friday. May 20. from 6-8 p.m. at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Funeral services for Mr. Decker will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday. May 21, at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Interment at the Woodland Cemetery will immediately follow services. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home. Nashville. Adult Foster Care in Hastings. Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home. Howard Kendall Buck Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey RoaJ. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School II:X) *.m.; Sunday Evening Service 600 p.m_; Bible Study 4 Prayer Time Wednesday ni^ns 6:30 pm. ST. ROSE C ATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Rnsaell. Pastor. Saturday Mas* 4:30 pjn.; Sunday Masses 8:30 im. and 11XX) a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:304:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY GF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mrh. 49058 Senior Paaor. Rev. Wm. Clayton Garrison. Service Times Sunday School 900 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. 6.00 p.m. (Small groups on 1st and 3rd Sunday nighu). Wrdncsdsy: Dinner 5:45 p.m. Classes. 7.00 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. MI 49058. Rev. Bob Smith Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School. 9:30 a_m. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH ".Wemher Church p/ the World­ Wide Auglicun Communion.~ 315 W. Center Sl (comer of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr Charles P. McCabe IH. Rector. Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Wbnhip - 8 aan. and 10 *_m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a.m_ Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services. 9:45 ajn. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7.00 pan. Services for Adults. Teens and Chixhen. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 a-tn.; Worship 11XX) a.tn.; Evening Service at 600 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.-00 pjn. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Wbnhip 11 a.m.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpole. Sunday morning wonhip service 9:45 a.m Nursery provid­ ed. Sunday evening “New Beginnings" starts at 5:15 with meal. 5:30 adult small group, youth group, kids ebb. 6:30 praise service. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men's group 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ's Quilters. Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45 Coming in January, exploring spiritual gifts Bible study. Chu.:h website: coun­ try chapelume.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr - Adul t Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9.30 a m. Sunday School for nil ages; 10:45 a_m.. Morning Worship Service; 6XX) p.m.. Evening Service; 7XX) p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:36 pjn.. Awana, Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for infonnation on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. / MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOIJC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E Main Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor Phone 795-9030 Sunday Mass 4.-0* pan. First Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m. Cnnftmiaaa: 30 minutes before Mass. Ros try Prayer 30 minutes before Mass. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O. Bo* 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 3674061. Reverend Mary SchippersDeMunter. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. • Sunday School 10:30 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Lev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 ajn. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Rictuud Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 9454995 Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary Treasurer. Linda Cobb. Office hours, Tues.. Wed.. Thun. 9 am io 1pm. Sun. Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sun. evening service 6 pm; Son Shine Preschool (ages 3 A 4); Tues.. Thun, from 9-11:30 am. 1200-2:30 pm; Wed 6-8pm Pioneer Club (Gr K-5) (evening meal at 6 pm); Wed. 6-8 pm Middle School Youth A Sr. High Youth; Wed. 7 pm - Prayer Mtg. SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (Irving). Rl. Rev. David T. Hnstwfck Rector. Sunday Service Tunes 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer. 11XX) am Holy Commun-km. Wednesday 600 p.m. Evening Prayer service. All services using the tradnx..--! 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For more infonnation and Holy Day service time* call (2691 795-2370 or the Rectory 948-9327. Visa our web­ site at http://www churchseek/net/ church/ aadrewman/ or e-mail us at nrevhnstwickayahoo.com. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Tune before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINUS TRIES A Spirit-Tilled church. Meuitig at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M 66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise A Worship 10.30 a.m_. 6XX) pjn.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys A girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Row MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616­ 731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623­ 5400. Wbnhip Services: 8:30 and 11 ajn. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a_m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL L ‘.TIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E Main Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev Fr. Lavery, Pastor. Phone 795-9030 Sunday Mass 4:<X) pjn. First Fnday Holy Hour 5 p.m CwfrsafonH. 30 minutes before Mass. Rosary Prayer 30 minutes before Mass WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARLSH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair acces­ sible and elevator. Sunday School 9.30; Church Service 10:30 a.m. This infonnation on worship service \ provided by The Hastings Banner, rhe churches and these local businesses' WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.i.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions” 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. _______ 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan ST. ST. TIMOTHY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 9800 East BC Avenue. Richland. MI 49083. Phone 269-629-9436. This u my body given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.* (Luke 22:19 NIV) Come share in the weekly Holy Communion accepting Christ and being united with Him. surrendering our lives to Him so that we may know His will and walk in His ways. We are located in a wooded setting. north of Richland on BC Avenue, between M-43 and Gull Lake Drive. All taffuad rhmnmt are welcome to participate in the Holy Eucharist We believe that Christi­ anity is a faith cf inclusion, not exclusion. Therefore, you don’t have to be an Episcopalian - just a believer. McCallum united BRETHREN LN CHRIST CHURCH THE CHL'KCH tN THE WlLDWOOfT 5505 Ou* Lake Road. Delton. Ml 49046. Pastor. Ronald Wanerty. Phone -517/886-3773. E-Mail wattrrlywsbcglobal.net Sunday School. 10 a.m. Morning Service. 11 a_m. Youth Group. 6:30 pjn. Wednesday Gathering. 7 p.m. PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Delton. MI 49046 • 269-671-4193. Paraor. Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool Sunday School 10 ajn ; Worship Service 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 pjn.; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 pjn. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E. State Rd. (Corner of State Rd. and Boltwood Sl across from Tom's Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling A Visitation. Doo Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nursery available for all services. Sundays: Worship services 8:45 and 11XX) a_m. Quizzing Practice 8:30 a.m. Kids for Christ. 11 X)0 i_m. Warship Service only for 3 A 4 yr. olds. A 5 yr-4th grade dismissed during announcements. Sunday School for all ages IOXX) ajn. Aduh elec­ tive* for April through August. Creation Claw. Spiritual Warfare and Cafe berea: Parenting by Heart. Sunday Evening Service 6XX) p.m. Tuesday: 10XX) ajn.. SCAMPS (Senior Citizens). Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.. Adult*; Sing'n Share A Foundation Class. Youth 6th-12th grades. Children 2 yr*, old through 5th grade. Faith Weaver Friends. Thursday: Senior Aduh Coffee Hour. 9.3011XX) am. Looking ahead: VBS. ’Prayer Safari," August 1-5. 9 am.-noon GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414. Michael / mon, Pastor. Thursday. May 19 3:45 p m. Clapper Kids; 5:45 pjn. Grace Noles; 7 XX) p.m. Adventur­ ers; 7 XX) p.m. Choir Sunday. May 22 - 8XX) A 10:45 a.m. Holy Communion; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 12:30 pjn. Jail Worship; 6XX3-8XX) p.m. High School Youth Group. Tuesday. May 24 - IXX) p.m. Overeaten Anonymous; 7 XX) p.m. Outreach Team. Wednesday. May 25 It) am Wordwatcher*. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street. Hasting*. Ml 49058 Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9XX) a.m.-Noon and IXXJ-3XX) p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:30 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshments. IIXX) Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15. 9:30 and 11 ajn. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 pjn.. and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursday* al 6:30 p.m. HRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 9XX) a.m. Traditional Worship Services; IOXX) a.m. Coffee Hour. 10:10 a.m. Church School; 11:20 a.m. Contemporary Worship Services Nursery care is provided for both services! Visit u* online at www.fpcoth.org and our web log for sermon* at http://hasting*presbytcrian.blogsp ot.com'. May 19th • 8J0 ajn. Wumcn’s Bible Study; IXX) pjn. Rummage Sate*. May 2M> - 9^0 ajn. Rummage sale. HASTINGS - Howard Kendall Buck, known as “Kendall." age 91. of Hastings, passed away May 2, 2005 at Moore’s Adult Foster Care in Charlotte. Mr. Buck was bom November 10. 1913 in Barry County, the son of John Byington Buck and Anna (Shriber) Buck. Kendall graduated from Woodland High School. He later became a Journeyman Tool & Die Maker, working 42 years in machine shops, includ­ ing over 31 years at the EW. Bliss Company in Hastings. Kendall married Ethel Alee Crook on January 9,1937, and togetl.*r they raised five children on the family farm. They had been married 66 years when Ethel passed away in May of 2002 Kendall lived his entire life in the Hastings area exeqx for the last three years which were spent living in Charlotte with his son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Nola Buck. When he was younger, he enjoyed traveling, hunting, fishing, and working in his vegetable garden. The last few years he liked to “go out for lunch" and then spend warm afternoons sitting on the back patio watching the birds, squirrels, and bunnies enjoying their lives. Mr. Buck was preceded in death by his wife; his ptucnis; a brother. Oscar Buck; grandson. Allen Buck: and several half broth­ ers and sisters. Surviving him are his five children. Doreen (John) Campbell of Charlotte. Douglas (Nola) Buck of Charlotte. Lawrence “Eddy" (Barbara) Buck of Hastings, Majorie (Dennis) Weingardt of Denver, Colorado. Roseanne (David) Beehler of Golden, Colorado; grandchildren. Joan (Michae1) Brennan. Thomas Campbell. Kimberlee (Ruben) Mars, Stephanie Buck, Stacey Buck. Nicholas Weingardt, Laura Weingardt. Brandon Beehler, Ryu Beehler, Michelle Beehler; great-grandchildren. Samuel. Patrick, and Margaret Brennan and Samantha and Carson Campbell, and their mother. Laurie Campbell. Also surviving are two sis­ ters. Orpha Enz-Desgranges and Achsah Munson-Evrard, and many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held Thursday, May 26,2005 at 11 a.m. at Welcome Comers United Methodist Church. Rev. Robert Smith officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Welcome Comers United Methodist Church, 3185 N. M-43 Hwy.. Hastings, Ml 49058, or the charity of one’s choice. Burial will be at Fuller Cemetery, following the luncheon at the church. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. HASTINGS - Robert (Bob) Nelson Christie, age 75. of Hastings died Sunday, May 15, 2005 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was bom June 23,1929 in Hastings, the son of Frederick N. and Thelma M. (Sears) Christie. Bob graduated from Hastings High School in 1947. He worked at E.W. Bliss Co. over 20 years, owned and operated his own Machine Shop for two years, also worked for Diamond Machine for several yean, drove truck for Simpson Industries and retired in 1994. He married Carol L. White on October 30. 1947. Bob enjoyed car racing, bowling, fishing, deer hunting, softball and restoring old trac­ tors. Surviving are his wife of 57 yean, Carol L. Christie of Hastings; eight children; Michael Christie of Texas, Lawrence (Kevin) Christie of California, Katherine (Ron) Kernan of New Mexico. Susan (Paul)Lisko of New Mexico, Rex (Donna) Christie Hastings, Joyce (John) Patch of Woodland, Frederick Christie of Muskegon, Gary (Vai) Christie of Grand Rapids; 20 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; brother, William (Pauline) Christie of Hastings; sisters, Betty Neil of Fremont, Beveiiy (Don) Wagner of Nashville, Nancy (Jerry) McDonald of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday. May 18, 2005 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings, Rev. Walter W. Wmebrenncr officiating. Burial was at Irving Township Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Alzheimer’s Disease Research. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. HASTINGS - Earl C Di>. age 84, of Hastings, passed away Biday, May 13,2005 at his home. His final months were spent in the loving care of his wife, Martha, and his family, along wim the Barry Community Hospice. The son >f Sidney and Dorothy (Waku) Day. Earl was bom on May 10. 1921 in the Detroit area. He graduated from MacKenzie High School and immediately after Feari Harbor enlisted, serving in the United States Navy until his honorable discharge in December 1945. He then pursued his career through an apprenticeship as a theatrical dectrician. laler working in television and rerired from WJBK TV2 in Detroit in 1987. He moved to the Hastings areas in 1989. Earl was a life-member of the Plymouth, Elks 1780. a 32nd Degree Mason, member VFW and Hastings First Presbyterian Church. He will always be lovingly remembered ty his wife, Martin, whan he married June 17, 1950. His daughters Ginger Day, Carol (Denny) Zachos: and grandsons, Paul, Scott, Brian and Jeff. Funeral services were held Sunday. May 15. 2005 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Rev. Dr. C Jeffrey Gamron officiating and funeral services were bek! Tuesday. May 17. 2005 at the John N. Santeiu and Sons Funeral Home in Garden City, with Rev. H. Wilkes O'Brien, Jr. offici­ ating. Burial at ML Hope Memorial Gardens in Livonia. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings and John N. Santeiu and Sons Funeral Home in Carden City Garth Slocum Ghiea nil® can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more infonnation on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. Nashville - Garth Slocum, age 90, of Hudson formerly of Nashville, passed away al his residence on May 12, 2005. He was bom October 31,1914 in Castleton Township. Barry County to Shirley D. Slocum and Artie Aspinall Slocum. He grew up on a farm outside of Hastings, and attended Martin Comers Country School and Hastings High School. After his schooling, be farmed, worked at EW. Bliss, General Motors, Jareki Machine and Tool, Oliver Corporation Outboard Mota Division, Aluminum Extrusions, and operated Colfax Manufacturing until retire­ ment in 1977. Upon retirement he returned to fanning until the age of 80. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoyed reading, wood and metal wok. tin­ kering with automobiles, gardening and trav­ eling. but most of 'JI he enjoyed the family and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister. Helen Karrar, and a grandson Ricky Slocum. Garth leaves his wife LaVnna of 59 years; seven children raised in the home, Robert of Green Castle, Missouri, Sally of Michigan, Garth Michael of Spirit River. Alberta. Canada. Ganene of Palm Coast. FL. LaWma Sue of Chicago, IL. Jeff of Woodland, and Trudy of Vermontville. Other survivors include special grandchil­ dren, Bridie, ly, Rob. Cody, Sonja of Michigan. Bradley and Justin of Georgia. Susan of Ohio. Vickie of Florida. 18 great grandchildren, 12 great great grandchildren, his sister Dorothy Karrar. and numerous Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings. Barry County and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway Hastings, MI 49058 nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions can be made Io the Vermontville Congregational Church. Hernando-Pasco Hospice, or the American Cancer Society. The family will receive visitors from 2-4 pm and 6-8pm on Thursday May 19.2005 at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Funeral Services will be held at 1pm on Friday May 20. 2005 at The Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Interment will t-mnediately follow the funeral service. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 19. 2005 - Page 7 BOY, Lucas Andrew bom on April 30 at 3:48 p.m. at Metropolitan to Bill and Tanya Koetje. Weighing 10 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 1/4 inches long. Siblings are Joshiah, Jesse, Matthew, and Elizrbeth. Grandparents are Ken and Nancy Oosterhouse and Royce and Joyce Wilcox. HASTINGS - Billie Dorman, age 93, passed away on Saturday. May 14. at Thomapplc Manor, in Hastings. She was bom on October 27, 1911, in Conneaut, Ohio, the daughter of Lewis H. and Harriet E (Ames) Smith. She was raised in Conneaut and Lakewood, Ohio, as well as North East, Pennsylvania. She was graduated from Lakewood High School, Ohio, majoring in art, and then went on to earn a beautician's license. In 1936, she married Miles E. Dorman, also from Conneaut, Ohio. They moved fre­ quently during their long marriage as his work with Goodrich Tire and Rubber and EW. Bliss transferred them from place to place. They lived in Brooklyn. New York, daring World War II and Billie had many interesting stories to tell of that place and time. She took these moves in stride and always found a way to make a new house a home. The Dormans moved from Brooklyn to Hastings in 1945, then to Canton, Ohio, in 1951, and back to Hastings in 1961. Billie was a member of First Presbyterian Church and Thomapplc Arts Council in Hastings. She was also active in the Artists’ Workshop, an art group who painted together during the 1960's and '70s. She loved gar­ dening. sewing, reading, and taking long walks, especially on beaches. She was a devoted mother and homemaker. Preceding Billie in death were her hus­ band, Miles; sons. Miles E. and T. Michael Dorman; sisters, Adalynn Smith and Arney McDowell. Surviving are her sister, Betty S. Horton of Conneaut, Ohio; daughter, Kathleen and son­ in-law, John Crane of Hastings; grandchil­ dren, Suzanne Depp, Michael (Shannon), Kristine, and Lewis Dorman, as well as great­ grandchildren. Tyler Thomas and Elise Marie Dorman. Funeral services were held at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings on Wednesday, May 18 with the Rev. Willard H. Curtis offi­ ciating. Burial was at Glenwood Cemetery in Conneaut. Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings Public Library. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. Hastings. I GIRL, Lauren Mae Arnold, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 27, 2005 at 6:26 a_m. to Jeff and Barb Arnold of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 inches long. Welcomed home by big brother Jonathan and big sister Elisabeth. Grandparents are Dave and Jane Arnold of Hastings and Ron and Candy Hoisted of Freeport HASTINGS - Harold L Gray, age 78, of Hastings died Saturday. May 14, 2005 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Gray was bom on April 10, 1927 in Somerset Center, the son of Hazen and Jessie (Prescott) Gray. He came to the Hastings area as a child and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1944 from Hastings High School. He also attended the Battle Creek School of the Deaf. He was married to Mctha M. Waters in May 1954 and she died August 31, 1970. He married Shirley K. Hall on May 23,1992. Harold was engaged in truck driving all his working life. Most recently for Bany County Transit He was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, an avid reader, enjeyed hunting as a young man and gardening, especially proud of his tomatoes. Mr. Gray is survived by his wife, Shirley; daughters. Rebecca Chaney of Syracuse, In, Susan (Patrick) McGarry of Grand Rapids; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren, step-children. Jay and Jennifer Henry of Coldwater and Tricia and Wes Hastings of Lafayette, IN; four step grandchildren; broth­ ers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ernie and Joyce Hall, Bud and Shirley Waters. Marv and Bev Hall, Bev and Keith Carpenter, nieces and nephews. Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at Hastings Emmanuel Episcopal Church with Rev. Charles P. McCabe officiating. children; 32 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; step-daughter, Patti (Steve) Baldry of Middleville; step-sons, Daniel (Mary) Clark of Middleville and David (Robyn) Clark of Omaha, Nebraska; 12 step grandchildren; eight step-great grandchildren and one on the way; sister, Beulah “Booney” (Carl) Hathaway of Hastings; brothers, Paul (Helen) Myers of California. Keith (Ardis) Myers of Grand Rapids; and James (Joy) Myers of Florida. Preceding him in death were parents; wife, Virginia; sisters, Juanita Bennett. Lucille Bennett, and Lois Miller. Services were held Wednesday. May 18, 2005 at Hastings Hope United Methodist Church with Pastors Richard D. Moore and Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope United Methodist Church. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wrenftmeral-home.com). BOY, Aiden Michael, bom at April 2 at 2:45 p.m. at Sl Mary's Hospital to Sara Kenfield and Jeremiah Smith. Weighing 5 lbs. and 18 3/4 inches long. GIRL, Casey Jo Bowerman, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 5, 2005 at 3:09 p.m. to Jennifer Collier and John Bowerman of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Dayna Abigail, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 4,2005 at 6:28 p.m. to Lisa and Chad Curtis of Delton. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Jaelan Dalee, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 5, 2005 at 5:00 to Megan Large and Trevor Wertz of Charlotte. Weighing 9 ItM. 1 oz. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Addyson Noel Raffler, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 7, 2005 at 7:02 a.m. to Adam and Cydney Raffler of Woodland. Weighing 9 lbs. 9 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Reed Bradley, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 2, 2005 at 12:59 a.m. to Brad Balderson and Tracy Clark of Woodland. Weighing 8 lbs. 11 ozs. and 22 inches long. Lear-Olmstead Ronald and Jancy Lear of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Genia Marie Lear to Jason Ross Olmstead, son of Rick and Mindy Olmstead of Hastings. Genia is a 2001 graduate of Hastings High School, she is currently studying to become a medical transcriptionist and is employed at Brian's Tire and Service. Jason is a 2001 graduate of Hastings High School and a 2005 graduate of Kellogg Community College with an associates degree in graphic design. He is employed at Hastings City Bank. A July 23, 2005 wedding is being planned. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 BOY, Caden Russell Neeson, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 3,2005 and 12:15 a.m. to Anthony and Cindy Neeson of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 1/2 ozs. and 21 3/4 inches long. Floyd E. “Bud" Myers| HASTINGS - Floyd E. “Bud" Myers, age 85, of Hastings, died Saturday, May 14,2005 at Thomapple Ma/ tor. Mr. Myers was bom on June 26, 1919 in Hastings, the son of Harvey and Mary (Myers) Myers. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII. He was married to Virginia E Gilding on February 11, 1936 and she died March 16, 2000. He was married to Leona J. (Beauman) Clark on November 25, 2000. He was employed at EW. Bliss Company for 44 years, retiring in 1981. Previously he worked at the former Willitts Dairy in Hastings for a time. Floyd was a member of Hope United Methodist Church, former church trustee, member of the church administration board, member of the church council on missions, long-time Sunday -cbool teacher and enjoyed traveling. Mr. Myers is survived by his wife, Leona; sons, Richard (Linda) Myers of Gaylord, Ronald (JoEllyn) Myers of Middleville and Philip (Judy) Myers of Hastings; 14 grand­ BOY, Levi Ean Waling, bom at Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo on April 8, 2005 to Dustin and Sara Waling of Kalamazoo. Weighing 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 inches. Welcoming him home twin brothers, Mikhel and Shiloh. Grandparents are Win and Bette Matteson of Gun Lake and Lloyd and Linda Waling of R i c hl and. Greai Grand parents are Win Jr. and Ruth Matteson of Gun Lake. and 19 inches long. MIDDLEVILLE - Earl W. Harris, age 66. of Middleville, went to be with his Lord. Tuesday. May 10, 2005 at home. Mr. Harris was bom on November 2, 1938 in Hint, the son of Wesley and Helen (Olmstead) Harris ’ He was raised in Hint, then moved to Grand Rapids and attended Ottawa Hills High School, Grand Rapids, graduating in 1957. He was married to Charlene N. Missad on June 13. 1959 in St. George Orthodox Church, Grand Rapids. They lived in Hint until 1965, then built a home on Barlow Lake in Middleville. Earl was employed at E.W. Bliss in Hastings where hie retired in 2001. He was a member of the Middleville Masonic Lodge and was in the National Guard for four years. He especially enjoyed the beauty of pontooning on Barlow Lake with the changing seasons. He was a woodworking craftsman. Most of all. he was a caring, loving hus­ band, father, grandfather and son. enjoyed spending time with this family and friends. He is survived by his caring, loving wife of 46 years, Charlene N. Harris; one son, Scott E. (Toni) Harris of Middleville; two daugh­ ters. Debra (David) Murray of Texas and Shelly (Steve) Moore of Middleville; four grandchildren, Isabel and Alyssa Murray, Justin and Caleb Skaggs; his mother. Helen Arnott of Hint. Funeral services were held on Saturday. May 14, 2005 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Rev. Father Steve VanBronkhorst, officiating. Interment Coman Cemetery. Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home of Middleville. Glenn Douglas Hagberg, Jr.. Cloquet. MN and Melissa Carol Hodges. Hastings. Paul Frederick Nink. Middleville and Jeanette Miriam Brown. Middleville. Lance Lang, Hastings and Veronica A. Villarreal, Hastings. Christopher Lewis Doan, Nashville a.x! Candice Marie Trent. Nashville. Timothy Lee Grove. Mulliken and Jessica Jean Roll. Nashville. Michael James Mater. Nashville and Ashley Jean-Marie Gillions. Nashville. Jeffrey Keith Henman. Hastings and Heather Elizabeth Howard. Hastings. Jeffrey Michael Barker, Olivet and Amanda Marie Scramlin. Nashville. Joshua Douglas Hendershot. Hastings and Tiffany Marie Swift. Hastings. Jesse Joe Noteboom. Battle Creek and Sara Jane Wilcockson. Battle Creek Stonehill Farm Vermontville, MI CANOPY SALES GIRL, Maelee Jewel Wilson, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 24, 2005 at 9:32 a.m. to Amanda Recollet and Dennis Wilson Jr. of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Shiann Jean Kiddler, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 1,2005 at 9:21 a.m. to Janet Jorgersoll and Delbert Kiddei of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 11 1/2 ozs. and 19 inches long. Ismael Sosa Covarrubias, Raleigh, NC and Jennifer Lynn Patchctt. Raleigh. NC. Michael Scott Burmania, Middleville atid Julie Marie Gillig. Middleville. Ttatate $12 m. at Bosley Pharmacy, S. Jeftarsoo, Hastings, Pte 945-4329 or BeiKaty, 415 A Wtee Pc, 945-4984 BOY, Harley Michele Marlette, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 26, 2005 at 7:55 a.m. to Ashley and Brandon Marlette of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 4 ozs. and 19 inch­ es long. GIRL, Makayla Ashley Gates, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 2, 2005 at 6:35 p.m to Erin and Adam Gates of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 11 ozs. and 22 inches long. Marriage ^Licenses 118 Hastings High Alumni Banquet Saturday, June 4th High School Cafeteria BOY, Samuel Delous Warner, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 2, 2005 at 10:51 p.m. to Joshua Warner and Nichole Meber of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. and 2o 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Eliza Rae. bom at Pennock Hospital on April 30, 2005 at 12:56 p.m. to Trista Days of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. Jeremiah Smith of Clarksville and Sara Kenfield of Hastings would like to announce their engagement. A Sept. 3, 2005 wedding is being planned. The couple will reside in H^ungs. Rental sizes available: 10x10 pop-ups. 16x16. 20x20, 20x30 canopies. Seif Services: You pick it up & return it Full Services: We set it up & take it down. Tables • Chairs • Coolers & Hot Boxes Call any time. Bob Donner. 517-726-1084 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS STOmOSAND EXHIBIT BUIUXNQ AT HISTORIC CHARLTON PARK Now Accepting Medicaid Hatiente SmW proposals for a storage and exhibit bufidfog at Historic Chartton Park in Hastings, McNgan. wfl be received by the Parks & Recreation Board. 2545 S. Charton Park Road. Hastings. MkMgan 49058. untt 11 flO a.m. on Tuesday, June 7,2005. The bidder wfl furnish al Mw, materials, toofo. equipment and eeryices necessary to complete al work related to the tofowmg project located in Bany County. The project consists of constructing a 96 fool by 128 toot storage and exhfoil budding. and cementing toor areas, aprons and pedestrian wafcs Bid documents w« be avafiabie for distribution at the office of Historic Charton Park (located in the Upjohn House). 2545 S. Charton Park Road, Hastings. Michigan 49058. Each person or firm who obtains bid documents must supply a name, address and phone number of a per­ son or firm io whom addenda, N any, may be sent Questions regardng the project shall be directed to Dr. George Shannon, Director of Historic Charlton Park, 2545 S. Charlton Park Road. Hastings. Mchigan. al 269-945-3775 (FAX 945-0390) Any proposal submitted may not be withdrawn within 30 calendar days of bid opening. Proposals shall be submitted in accordance with the hetructione to Bidders section of foe bid documents The Bany County Parks and Recreation Board reserves the right to rejset any or al bids or any parts of the same, to waive any irreguianSas. and to accept any bid in Its own bast inforeaL oom’sto Dr. Mike Callton, D.C. NUM Co>v> Nashville Chiropractic (517) 852-2070 We are a Btoe Cnm. MKtoara ano Meckcaid provkter Moot inourancan ecoopted �’’age 8 - Thursday. May 19, 2005 - The Hastings Banner by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar The monthly immunization clinic will be is another of the buildings built soon after trip 2004 to Russia, where they worked on held in the basement of Central United 1950 with a flat roof. Most others have long church buildings as part of a missions Methodist Church Wednesday. May 25. since had pitched roofs added. Some exam­ group. Hostesses were Jacqueline Gilliland from 9 to 11 ;30 a.m. ples are the dental office. Fellowship Hall and Laurel Gariinger. Indecent invitation Dear Annie: Recently, everything hit the Memorial Day services under the aus­ and the EBI building, the dry cleaners’ A Minneapolis lady has called regarding fan when our daughter's boyfriend. Torn." pices of the VFW post will be held at 11 building, medical office of Hoffs and her grandfather. William Leroy Green, who called her and said he'd been asked to escort a Monday. May a.m. at 30, Lakeside Tromp. Now the interior of the post office was at has new ceiling tiles and new paint. Pentecostal Assembly on M-50 and Second Woodland Cemetery on Velte Road at 10 Perhaps the buckets used for catching the Avenue. The dining hall with upstairs Tom has been dating our daughter for three honeymoon wa> over before die wedding a.m. and at Clarksville at 9 a.m. The rain can be retired. church space was sold to Union Bank to yean, and they often have discussed marriage guests departed. It seems the only dung we Swifty’s PLACE has now received its build the drive-in bank. The tabernacle to and actually shopped for engagement rings. have in common is our tine beautiful chil­ final touches. This is the last of the M-50 the south was sold when Dr. L.O Stuart This matter-of-fact announcement left our dren. whom I love very much. Mabel project for 2004. The entire parking stretch built his medical building and the taberna­ daughter stunned and upset, and of course, My wife constmdy spends money frivo­ Burleigh will come Monday. May 23. has new curbs. It has two approaches from cle space became his parking lot. Does any­ this caused us to get involved out of concern lously. insead ot trying to pay off our debts. Friends are invited to send her greeting the highway. one have any memories of the Rev. Green? for her. will be Earlier services Cemetery. Lake wood High School will take part in each of the three services. The birthday 99th Mrs. of cards. During her Lake Odessa years, she The local historical society met May 12 was the wife of Howard Poff, auto and with 20 present. Some revisions to the by­ implement dealer. Margaret (Pat) Maurer is laws were voted. This merely put into writ­ one of her daughters. Her current address is pastor of the local International If so, please call 374-8420. He died in 1966 female friend to a wedding. Tom accepted the invitation. She went to New Zealand oo a dnee-week Tom is determined to go on this "date," trip by henelf to the tune of $8,000 I have saying it’s only platonic and why should ^e asked her repeatedly to curb her spending, but met care what others think or how it looks. Our it falls on deaf ears. ing some practices which were already in Saturday. May 14. with a shortened meet­ daughter is deeply hurt and feels betrayed, I am a passionate roan, yet we lack inrirzi- Heartland Health Care at 814 E. Lincoln place. The old by-laws indicated that meet­ ing with no reports given from the several while we are quickly losing respect for our cy in our marriage. In rhe ns* aeven yean. Ave.. Room 33. Ionia. MI 48846. prospective son-in-law. I've been lucky if we tave aex once or twice at Weidman in Isabella County. county The geneaiogy society ings were held at the Page Building. Dues allied societies in order to be more brief. Funeral services were held at Saranac- were increased to $15 per member/couple. Following Lori Fox's presentation about Our entire family feels that he is exhibiting a month, and then <oe acts as if its a burden. last Thursday. May 12, for Lorraine Taylor. This is the first change in several years. newspaper and the surprising finds therein, a character flaw that suggests he is selfish and She forgets my birthday and Farber1, Day. and 92. who died May 10. Among those who Meetings starting in September will be 7 some with scandal and some lacking key spoiled. Are we wrong to view him in this constantly complains sbout her problems. She Curtis p.m. Directors elected for three-year terms information, refreshments were served by way? Does modem dating protocol allow says I am ’^sensitive and cold, but I assure Johnson of Fourth Avenue. Betty (Johnson) were Michael McCartney, Lynda Cobb and Louise Cook of Muri and Patricia Currigan behavior that, in our opinion, borders on Jackson of Fifth Avenue and others of the John Waite. These had already held director of Holt. Then the members went next door unfaithfulness? Johnson family. Lorraine’s early life was spots. The latest Michigan History maga­ and began moving armloads of books to the She was the daughter of zine has a letter to the editor from Bernard new room in the freight house. There were post-christening party, alone, white be went Wreatha (Green) Reahm Johnson. She was Dawson in London. England, where he has two assemble. to visit a former girlfriend. — Concerned in her attended spent here. service were W. new bookcases to Just a footnote: Tom recently attended a in death by her father, Carl lived for 15 or more years, working as a Everything went onto the floor for the day. Reahm. when she was a young child, her missionary. He is the son of Lester Dawson With Larry Cahoon of Clarksville, James Dear Connecticut: It is OK for Tom to take “Dick” Sr. of Saranac. He had written to comment Moses of Portland, Ford Wright of Lansing. a female friend to a major event where the Johnson, her brother. Robert Reahm. only a on a previous article about the first roadside Gordon Garlock, Clark Parsons of Lowell. friend needs an escort - the stipulation being few months ago. She also has cousins in the table in Michigan on Grand River Avenue, John Fahey of Hubbardston to carry the it is only friendship, he is doing her a favor Rose Pickens family. near Herbi ticks Poultry Ranch, when that bookcases and other heavy pieces, every­ and he clears it with your daughter before road was U.S.-16. Speakers for the evening thing belonging to the society was removed accepting. If Tom makes a habit of attending finally were Arnold and Anita Erb of Brown Road. from the depot. Then on Monday, librarian parties solo, without asking his steady girl­ received a new roof some weeks ago. This They had some pictures of their summer Marian Harris, with three helpers, filled six friend if she objects, we are not sure he under­ bookcases. Earlier at the meeting, congrat­ stands what it means to be in a serious rela­ ulations were given to Clark and Greta tionship. And visiting former girlfriends is Parsons tor their 50th anniversary and wed­ always questionable, especially if be doesn't ding congratulations went to Ford and discuss it with his significant other before­ Evelyn Wright on their recent marriage. hand. preceded mother and stepfather, Frank After years of enduring a leaking roof, the Lake Odessa post office Health Line by Scott B. Brasseur. M.D. IOO5 West Gre<n Street Hastings. Michigan 49O5K • reiephonr: 269-945 24 19 • Internal Medicine Also, there was announcement of the Beyond that. Mom and Dad, please, please, death of member Grace Weederbum, 77, of please do not become overly involved in your Ionia, whose service was being held on this daughter's personal disagreements with Tom. same day. One of Mrs. Wedderbum’s sur­ She must navigate this as she thinks best. vivors is McClemthan. The Ionia daughter Marilyn Shoppers' Guide had an obit ing myself if I should get a divorce because I am so unhappy and henpecked 1 want Io be the man I used to be. I can't tell if I stopped loving my wife or if it’s just this war going on around me hyping things up. What advice do you haw? — Unhappy and Lonely Soldier in Iraq Dear Soldier It is incredibly difficult to maintain a close and loving relatiotiship dur­ ing a war. It is a temporary reality that beigllcns some emotions and lesaens others. Your wife's spending may be her way of combating loneliness. And since your marriage wasn't particularly satisfying before you were deployed, your current circumstances only add to your stress and unhappiness. The military offers counseling. Yoci and your wife should take advantage of there services to see if you can come to terms whb your situation and work on ways Io be sup­ portive of each other. Before giving up, ask (Bill) /•>■•' songs, and love to spend Line with my chil­ dren. Where have I gone wring? I keep ask­ Arresting aid her to talk to the bare chaplain, and you do the same. for Virginia McCaui. 69, of Liverpool, N.Y. COUMADIN Is there any harm in taking Coumadin for an extended period of time? My doctor prescribed it after I had a blood clot in my leg. I’d like to continue taking itfor peace of mind. Coumadin is a blood-thinner that is used to treat and prevent blood clots. The actual length of time that you should be on it will depend on many things, but full dose Ccumadin is usually taken only for a limited period of time. Recently, a study did suggest that long-term, low-dose treatment prevents the recurrence of blood clots in the leg with no adverse effects. She had died back in February. Among her Dear Annie. I am writing regarding the survivors were brothers. Benjamin. Robert, mother who asked for a support group Carl and Lester McCaui. Her service is to because her daughter was arrested for murder. be held on May 28 at the Clarksville Bible She should contact a wonderful support group Church. called Prison Talk Online (pnsontalk.com). The board of Ionia County National My son also was arrested, and this group Bank has announced that two directors gave me a great deal of infonnation on the were re-elected to serve on the board of the prison and support from other parents who ICNB Financial Corporation at their May 9 have children in the system. meeting. The two are Janice (Hawk) De When you read about other people in simi­ Young, president of Michigan Chief Sales lar situations, you don't feel so alone. No mat­ Inc. and James Fast, president and CEO of ter bow old your children are, you don't stop ICNB. Their terms are for three more years. loving them when they make mistakes. Please Their local connection is the branch bank in pass this along to others. - Loving Mom of Woodland. Other branches are in Ionia, an Inmate Belding, Lowell and Sunfield. There is to be a garage sale May 25. 26 • Connecticut you, I am anything but. I write poetry and Dear Loving Mom: Several readers wrote to provide emotional support and informa­ tion. Read on: Other things to consider that can help prevent future episodes of blood clots in the leg are to 1) Avoid sitting or squatting for a long time: 2) If you do need to sit for long periods, such as during a lengthy plane ride, take a short walk in the hall once an hour; 3) Wear elastic compression stockings; 4) Take a low dose aspirin at times of increased risk. and 27 to benefit St. Anthony's parish at The Sunday afternoon concert by the in prison. They found excellent support from If you are taking Coumadin, you need to keep in mind that your diet can impair its effectiveness. Coumadin works by interfering with the activity of Vitamin K in your body. If you eat foods high in vitamin K, you can actually overwhelm the Coumadin and prevent it from working. Foods that are high in Vitamin K and thus need to be avoided include asparagus, avocados, beef liver, broccoli, cabbage, green onions, lettuce and spinach. Alcohol and herbal supplement such as green tea may also decrease the < effectiveness of Coumadin. concert and symphonic bands at Lakewood CURE, Citizens United for Rehabilitation of High School served dual purpose. Nor only Errants (www.curenational.org). CURE is a did they showcase the talents of the band membership organization of prisoners, their members, but also served as a farewell families, former prisoners and other con­ recognition for director David Macqueen. cerned citizens who work toward prison who is retiring at the end of this school reform. On the other hand, cranberry juice should also be avoided because it interacts with Coumadin causing it to work better which may lead to a bleeding problem. If you arc on Coumadin, your doctor will likely advise you eat a balanced diet and take your medication regularly. Doctors are aware that they cannot control all the factors that go into affecting Coumadin therefore you will be expected to get a blood test, often about once a month to monitor the level of blood thinness so the dose of Coqmadin can be adjusted. Also notify your doctor of any new bruises or bleeding immediately. Scott Brasseur, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the Physicians Center al Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician for medical advise before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. oaMiin Saranac. The sale is being held at 4078 Jackson Road. Saranac. From Stroudsburg, Pa.: She may want to look into Speak Up for Hope (speakup- The lonia/Montcalm chapter of SERA is forhope.org), a faith-based, nonprofit organi­ being held at the Ionia High School in room zation founded by Carol Kent when her son 304 Wednesday. May 25. Call reservations went to prison. to 527-1825 by Monday noon. Oregon: I have friends whose children are Do a living win Dear Arrnie: All the news coverage of the Terri Schiavo situation compelled me io write. Please encourage your readers to make out a living will declaring their wishes if they should become incapacitated. This is not a pleasant subject, and religious and political considerations must be put aside. Life is a fatal disease! We all arc going to die eventu­ ally. Please, people, don't burden your loved ones with having to make these incredibly tough decisions. Tell them what you want. _ MB. Dear MJB.: These days, it is more impor­ tant than ever to have your wishes staled clearly and in writing. State-specific forms for living wills and advance directives arc available through your state medical society and bar association, or can be downloaded free through reputable sites such as uslivingwillregistry.com and caringinfo.org. Give signed copies to your doctor and family mem­ bers, and discuss it with them. Making your wishes clear is an set of love. Encore weddings Dear Annie: My granddaughter was mar­ ried two years ago and received many hand­ year. Seniors Ashley Barcroft and Alex North Carolina: In this day and age, there some gifts. She divorced and is now marrying Ketchum were featured in the first number are more and more "good” families who are of the symphonic band and they had solo experiencing this, as drugs have become com­ again. Is it right to expect the family to be giving patts in other numbers. When the concert monplace. She is not alone. Please tell her to as much as they previously did for the first ended, Mcqueen introduced briefly his wife contact the chaplain at her local prison who ceremony? She and her parents are well-edu­ and daughters, his parents and other family may know of something in her area. She may cated and should know the proper etiquette, members, iriends from his previous teach­ also want to look at her state’s Department of but I am almost certain this will cause hard ing post at St. Ignace and others. Jane Corrections website. feelings if they see less this time around. - Detwiler, who directed band in middle We found the best thing to do was be open school grades, then took the floor and intro­ with others and tell the truth. This allowed Dear Pocketbook: Here’s what Peggy Post duced Superintendent Gunnard Johnson our friends and family to minister to us with has to say about it: "Technically, gifts are not Pocketbook Almost Empty who presented Macqueen with an afghan our initial deep pain. Now we find this opens obligatory for encore weddings. However, embroidered with his name and year of the door for others to share their hurts and guests who were not invited to a previous retirement. She spoke words of apprecia­ hearts. marriage - and some who were - often want tion about her co-worker and then turned to California: I had a son incarcerated in a the doors and invited the alumni band to state prison in Idaho for 10 years. When well­ enter. From three doors of the gymnasium meaning friends would inquire about him, I streamed dozens of young adult alumni would say, "He is fine and living in Boise, with their instruments and music who took working for the state." That usually was all it their places, after first finding chairs along took. the sidelines and proceeded to play a tribute number. Following the concert, there was a reception hosted by the Band Boosters, with cake and punch served to the hundreds who attended the emotional, invigorating day. to express their best wishes with gifts." That means the choice is yours. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: War home, abroad Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Dear Annie: I am a soldier currently sta­ Mailbox, and readfeatures by other Creators tioned in Iraq and have almost a year remain­ Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the ing. I thought 1 had met the girl of my dreams Creators Syndicate Web page at www.cne- and was ecstatic when she became my bride ators.com. seven years ago. But I often have thought our COPYRIGHP 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE, INC �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 19. 2005 - Page 9 Financial FOCUS The George Sherman and Anna Endsley children Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. Take Steps to Supplement Your Retirement Plan If you follow the news - or even if you ’defined contribution* - In 1979. more tional IRA's gains and earnings grow tax don't - you're probably aware dial the than 80 percent of workers covered by a deferred. country is debating the future of Social company retirement plan had a 'defined- * Consider delaying early retiremem -If Security. However, this discussion, while benefit* plan - that is. a traditional pen­ you enjoy your work, consider extending important, may be obscuring anodier key sion that paid monthly benefits based on your career by a couple of years, or take issue - namely, that many people are find­ years of service. But by 2001. this per­ advantage of "phased retirement" You'll ing their employer-sponsored retirement centage had dropped to just over 40 per­ plans are falling short of providing the cent. according and Audra. Center for be able to contribute more money to your employer-sponsored retirement plan. Retirement Research at Boston College, * Increase 401 (ki contributions annual­ a huge problem for retirees - and a scary as companies began offering 'defined ly - Try to increase your 401 (k) contribu­ prospect for workers. Consequently, if contribution* plans, such as 401(k)s. This tions each year, especially if you get you are in this second group, you will shift from 'defined benefit* to ’defined annual raises. want to act now to bolster your retirement contribution* means that employees are * Don't 'overload* on company stock - savings. Before we look at some moves now much more responsible, for planning Avoid putting too much company stock you can make, let's review two factors and saving for their own retirements. What you can do into your employer’s retirement plan; yss could incur significant n-L it your com­ "big-picture* pany goes through come ups and downs. * Economic pressures - For a variety of events, such as a plan termination or a Most financial experts recommend limit­ reasons, pension plans are becoming switch to another type of retirement plan. ing company stock to 10 percent of your more expensive for companies to fund: You can take steps boost your retirement retirement plan assets. consequently, some plans go underfund­ savings inside and outside your plan. ed. As long as a company remains sol­ Here are a few ideas: funded plans: By Joyce Weinbrecht the expected level of benefits. Clearly, this is behind the current concerns in company- Back Row: Gordon, Ralph, Ford, Orton and Lloyd. Front Row: Gilbert, Anna, George Sherman, and Cedi. to You cannot control You car i always predict what will hap­ pen with your employer-sponsored retire­ vent, its pension plan - even an under­ • Prioritize and quantify retirement funded one - will pay out full benefits, goals - Whether you plan to spend your savings and investment strategies, you can go a long way toward achieving the Ford Sherman Endsley was bom Aug. 23, The family moved to Coopersville, where but the financial pressure on the company retirement years traveling, volunteering, ment plan. But by following your own 1895, the first child of George Sherman and Gordon operated the John Deere Implement to fully fund the plan is enormous, and pursuing hobbies or even opening a small retirement lifestyle you've envisioned. Anna Elizabeth (Fr>') Endsley. Ford attended business, but returned to Castleton Township can cause a drag on earnings If compa­ business, rank your retirement goals in This the Martin school near the family home. in 1935 to farm with Gordon’s father-in-law. nies are in danger of insolvency, they order of importance and determine bow Edward Jones much they are likely to cost. You may Cio In 1945, son. Robert, married Barbara may not fund their pensions at all. When Townsend, daughter of Wallace and Nellie Tietz, and together Robert and Gordon a company terminates its plan, partici­ want to get help from a qualified finan­ (Hynes) Townsend. They had only one child, bought the William Bayne farm and farmed pants still won't lose their benefits, but cial professional. Margaret Jane. At the age of 6, Margaret fell together for 20 years. they will lose out on ootentially valuable * "Max out* on your IRA - Try to fully future accruals, which typically corre­ fund your Roth or traditional IRA every spond with age and length of service. year. A Roth IRA grows tax-free, provid­ On Aug. 7, 1915, married he on a paring knife, causing her death on Aug. In 1955, father and son bought the first Charolais cattle to come to Michigan from 23,1924. In 1921, Ford bought 80 acres of land from Texas. Ten years later. Gordon sold his half of bis brother, James, who had bought it the pre­ the partnership to son. Robert, and then he vious year from Alice Cummings. The land and Greta moved to San Benito, Texas, where was located on the northeast comer of what is they owned and operated a motel for 10 now Coats Grove and Ragla roads. The price years. Gordon died in July 1977, and Greta three watUOOO. Ford became very ill with pleuropneumo­ nia and died April 7, 1922, on his seventh wedding anniversary. Unbeknownst to him. years later. They are buried in Riverside Cemetery. Hastings Daughter, Audra, married Dorr Darby. They had four children, Debra, Diane. David, his father had died the week before. In 1923. his wife. Clo, sold the land back to and Daniel Audra worked part-time for sev­ James for $7,000, with the stipulation that eral years at the Hastings Banner, and James pay the taxes for that year. All the crops were included in the bargain. enjoyed being a mother and grandmother. At had Ford been in Riverside buried Cemetery. Hastings, but Clo. who died nearly 50 yean later, is buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. the time of her death in 1995. they lived in Ralph Orville Endsley was the second son He was Anna (Fry) Endsley. bom in 1905 and grew up on his parents' near his home, but he attended high school in Martin Comers School and later Hastings. Hastings High School where he Ralph served in the military during World farm Castleton in the attended graduated in the Class of 1923. War I, and on Aug. 12, 1922, he married He married Mildred Decker in Thelma Townsend in Lansing. Her parents that same year, and they had (Lettie) Barry) Townsend. children, three They had two children. Jack and Jean, both of whom were bom in Lansing. Company in Hastings, and he worked for the Lansing branch of the John Deere Company. Ralph passed away Jan. in bom Joyce Nanette and Duane Eldon. Lloyd worked in Lansing for Ralph worked for the Goodyear Brothers Implement all Phyllis Ann, Lansing. and 3, Looking lor a change? EmpkaymentGroup s occepflng appicokn LEADING COACH from proven performers tor Aerfab m Hartng*- Requirement irv&jde Looking for an Individual with enthusiasm and time to spend with young people. Background in gymnastics, experience working with students and a working know­ ledge of competitive cheer a plus, will train the right person. If interested, contact Stave Hoke, Athletic Director. Hastings High School, 269-948-4409,. extension 2 or shoke0tiasskl2.org by Friday, May 27th sow work experience in heavy manufacturing environment, acetent references background check and drug screen We offer great bene­ fits inducing hoidoy pay. bonus pay. referral bonuses and taronce Cal 1-800W-3921 or 616949-2303 tor oddhond information, xnafl your rewme to or stop by ow office at 3230 BroacmoorSESdle A (M-37) Monday through Friday Sam-5pm the John Deere Farm Implement Company. The later family moved to Deming, N.M., where Pledging to be Your Healthcare Partner Lloyd owned and operated a 1974. at Clearwater, Fla., and was buried in the Evergreen Cemetery. Ingham County. Orton Richard Endsley, the third son of food service business. Lloyd was living back in Barry County at the time of his death in April of 1978. George *nd Arma Endsley, was bom March Gilbert M. Endsley, bom Oct 17, 1901. He attended the Martin Comers 18, 1908, was the sixth child of School as did his siblings. He was not fond of George school, preferring to work on the farm, so did brothers, he not attend high school. Comers School. Orton and Wilda M. Kunz were married Sept. 23, 1923. Wilma was the daughter of and In July, his Anna. Like attended 1934, he Martin married Peter and Hattie (Clever) Kunz. Their only Ida teacher, and at one time had (Wolf) Fox. She was a Three months after his marriage Orton taught at the Martin Corners bought 80 acres at the comer of State and School. They were to have no Durkee roads. He eventually bought his children. mother's farm on Bayne Road between They moved to the Lansing Martin and Durkee roads, and at the same area in 1935 where Gilbert was time bought more acreage nearby, south of employed by Howletts, a John State Road. Deere He traded a cow for a sawmill, and ran the Plow Lansing. helped fill silos in the area around his farm. Charlotte, retiring in 1972. fine cabinet-maker. After his wife suffered a series of strokes he sold the farm and moved into Hastings. He Company. worked for John Deere dealers in mill as well as fanning. He threshed and He was well known around the county as a Grand Ledge and Gilbert died Feb. 27, 1999, in Lansing. Cecil Lawrence Endsley, the seventh child in the George While being cared for at Thomapple Sherman Endsley family, was Manor, Orton died on Sept. 20. 1990, at the bom in September of 1911. Like age of 89. his older siblings, he attended the Gordon Earl Endsley, the fourth son of Martin Comers School. George Sherman and Anna Endsley, was bom On May 3. 1930, Cecil and He attended Martin Corners Velma Todd were married. They School, and worked on the farm with his father. Gordon owned a small farm in Castleton Township when he married Wilma Bayne on Feb. 25. 1923. She was the daughter of William and Blanch (Wood) Bayne, and was known as “Greta." She was a schoolteacher before her marriage. Gordon and Greta had two children. Robert Our Pledge of Service To You Esther Fox, daughter of Earl and child, a girl, was stillborn. Sept. 4, 1902 MANUFACTURING currently has an opening for an Lloyd F. Endsley was the fifth Township. He Hardware 2005 Section 13 on East State Road in Hastings was born May 14, 1897. His early school and Arietta © Township. days were spent at the Martin Corner School Dee Copyright ed you meet certain conditions: a tradi­ HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT site child of George Sherman and of George Sherman and Anna Endsley and were * Switch from 'defined-benefit* to entire had a daughter, Susanne. Cecil had a partnership in a John Deere Implement business in Fennville, Allegan County. Each and every Pennock employee and volunteer has taken a pledge to be your partner in personal, professional and progressive care. This means we pledge to treat you with courtesy, respect, professionalism and compassion while providing the most state of the art healthcare in the finest possible facility. Pennock Partner, Kimberly Norris, M.D., Ophthalmologist Pennock For more information, or to find a Pennock affiliated physician near you, call (269) 945-1PHY (1749) H E A , SERVICES . -rotessionxl. progress/,., Ortners in P"^ Ceci) died in September 1979 in Kalamazoo Visit us on the web at www.pennockhealth.com 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings ‘ �Page 10 - Thursday. May 19. 2005 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTNG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION VE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THJT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event yow damages. If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Christopher Barker and Judy Barker. Ns wife, who executes this instrument tor the sole purpose of subordinating her dower and homestead interest to the Hen of this mortgage, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee tor lender. Mortgagee, dated February 12, 2003. and recorded on March 3, 2003 in instrument 1096724. in Bany county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Douteche Bank National Trust Comoany, as Trustee for the regis­ tered holders of CDC Mortgage Capital Trust 2003HE2. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2003-HE2 as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be (toe at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Seven Hundred Three And 10/100 Dollars ($118,703.10). including interest at 8.9% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on May 26. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at a point where Lammers Road inter­ sects the West line of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 14, Town 2 North. Range 9 West; thence North on said West line of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4.10 rods; thence East 20 rods; thence South 20 rods; thence West to center of Lammers Road; thence Northwesterly along the center of Lammers Road to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date d exh sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accrrdance with MCLA 6003241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 28. 2005 For more information, please call: FC J 244.503 1311 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys For Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee tor the registered holders of CDC Mortgage Capital Trust 2003-HE2. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-HE2 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4045543F04 omikm THIS FRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Cathy L. Hurley, a single woman, to WMC Mortgage Corporation, mort­ gagee. dated November 18. 2002 and recorded December 4, 2002 in instalment Number 1092943, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, National Association, as trustee by assignment dated December 3, 2002 and recorded on May 24. 2004 m Instrument Number 1128038, Barry County Records. There is claimed to b*» due on such mort­ gage the sum of Ninety Four Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Eight ind 49/100 Dollars ($04348.48) including intereoi «i the rate of 8.88% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State ol Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage w« be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan al 1.00 p.m. on June 16, 2005. The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 9 and 11 and the South 20 feet of Lot 7 and 8 and the North 8 feet of Lot 13, Block 9. Lincoln Paris Addition to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plate, on Page 55. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, untess the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the data of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there H a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages. H any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate Dated: May 19. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. National Association, as trustee. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 213.0376 owoim Hope Township Board Moating Synopsis May 9, 2005 All Board members present and 7 guests. Approved previous minutes, bills, and received standing reports. Updated on Cedar Creek Cemetery and School Liaison projects. Approved paving Hope Township Park drive, paving Intersec­ tion of Wafktorff and Kingsbury Roads and ditch work on Wilkins Rd., tree removal at the park and cemeteries. Approved Resolutions 2005-6, 7 & 8. Construction Board of Appeals. Appointments, upgrade of internet connection, Newsletter, and expenses to attend to conferences. Adjourned at 9:55 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert, Supervisor NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planntng/Zoning Commission win conduct a public hearing on May 23,2005, at 7 M) p.m. in the Community Room of the Courts & Law Building locat­ ed at 206 West Court Street in Hastings. Michigan. The folic wing Sections of the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended, will be consid­ ered for amendment. ORDINANCE NO.: AdrZOOfi Amend to Include the Mowing phnoo: E. 3ntinW It— The totiowing special uses within the C-3 - "Heavy Commercial District* may be permitted only as special use if approved by the Planning Commission in accordance with the standards, procedures and provisions of Article VII of this ordinance. 1) Lodge halts, veteran’s dubs, or private dubs where alcoholic beverages are served as a primary function with or without food service. 2) Any other similar uses as determined by the Planning Commission. Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendment, efthei verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any writ­ ten response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 948-4820 The proposed amendment to the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspec­ tion at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 West State St . Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 pjn.) M-F. Please cal the Barry County Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 tor further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individu­ als with disabilities al the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. I ndnnduals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or cal the folowing: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 West State SL. Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-1284. QOM107B________________________________________________________________ DebbteS. Smith Parry County Clerk CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, May 23, 2005 at 7:30 pjn. in the City Council Chambers on the sec­ ond floor of City Hall. 201 E. State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 to review the Special Assessment Roll on the Downtown Parking Assessment District for 2005. At the conclusion of the hearing the Council may adopt, annul, or amend the Special Assessment Roll. If the Roll is adopted or amended, the Special Assessment will be placed on the Summer 2005 tax levy. Information on the above Public Hearing and minutes of said hearing will be available at the Office of the City Clerk. 201 E. Slate Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. The city will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Hastings City Clerk. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. or by call­ ing 269.945.2408 or TDD call relay service 800.649.3777. Thomas E. Emery. City Clerk Notice Of Mortgage ForwJowr, Sal, THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE m ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia Mie may ba rescinded by the foreclosing mortgages. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solei y to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at aale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jotena M Fitzsimmons. a mamed person and Patrick O Fitzsimmons, a married, original mortgagors). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for lender. Mortgagee, dated May 24. 2002. and recorded on May 28. 2002 in instrument 1081142, and modified by agreement dated August 1. 2004, and recorded on September 9. 2004 In instrument 1133685, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Six And 36/100 Dollars ($104,426.36). including interest at 7.375% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on June 16.2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing a! the Southwest comer of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1 /4 of Section 29. Town 2 North. Range 7 West. Maple Grove Township. Barry County, Michigan. thence 680 feet tor a place of beginning; thence East 216 feet; thence North 200 teet; thence West 216 teet; thence South 200 feet to the Place of Beginning Subject to the Highway right-of-way for Dowling Road The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: May 19. 2005 For more information, ploase call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender 30400 Tetegraph Rd S» 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File I055934F01 STATE OF MCHK1AN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Fetete Estate of Edward Cister. Sr. Trust dated November 13. 2002. Dale of birth: April 27,1923. TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decodent. Edward Cater. Sr., who lived at 428 Cider Mifl Drive Middtevilte. Michigan 49333 died April 22. 2005 Creditors of the decedent, the decedent s estate, and the Edward Ctsfor, Sc. Trost doted November W. 2002. wffibe forever barred untess preeehMPw Gtiward Cister, Jr. and John D. Cister, Trustees of the Edward Cister Sr. Trust dated November 13. 2002, at 428 Oder MM Drive. Mxddtevffie. Ml 49333 within 4 months after tne date of publication of this notice. May 10. 2005 Neil L. Kimball P36653 900 Monroe Avenue N.W. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 632-8000 Edward Cister. Jr. and John D. Cister. Trustees 428 Cider Mill Drive Middleville. Ml 49333 (269) 795-7006 Notice Of Mortgage Fomctoeure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, H any, shall ba limit­ ed soMy to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, pfuin Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m ti le conditions ol a mortgage made by Steven Thomas Goodson. a single man. original mort­ gagors). to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee, dated April 25. 2003, and recorded on May 19,2003 in instrument 1104621, in Barry coun­ ty records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-AR3 under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of June 1, 2003, without recourse as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Four Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-One And 50/100 Dollars ($74,391.50). including interest at 9% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1O0 PM, on June 2. 2005 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6. Block 15 of the Plat of Daniel Striker's Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 11, except the North 20 feel of the East 4 feet thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: May 5. 2005 For more information, please cafl: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc.. Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates. Senes 2003-AR3 under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of June 1.2003. without recourse 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File 4O54942F01 °*4”“ FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage, made by Nancy A. Watson and John D Watson, her husband of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to Flagslar Bank. FSB dated the 26th day of October. A.D. 2001. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, tor the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 16th day of April. A.D. 2002. in Instalment No. 1078158 of Bany Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $132,273.99 (One Hundred Thirty Two Thousand. Two Hundred Seventy Three dollars and Ninety Nine cents) including interest there on a 6.75% (six point seven five) percent per annum And no surt proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on, the 2nd day of June. A.D.. 2005. al 1:00 o'clock said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sate at public auction, to the highest bidder, st the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Barry County. Michigan, of the premises descried in said mortgage. Which said premises are described ss totiows: Al that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township ol Hope, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as totiows to wit: The North 800 feet of the West 1/2 of the West 1/4 (assessed as West 1/2) of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 23, Town 2 North. Range 9 West; together with and subject to rights in a non-exdusive ease­ ment for ingress and egress and public utilities over and across the West 86 feet and the North 66 feet of said West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 23. Commonly known as 8585 Angies Run. Tax ID: 08-07-023-010-20 The redemption period shall be one year from the date of such sate. Dale April 28 2005 WELTMAN, WEINBERG A REIS CO, LRA. By: Daniel E. Best. (P-58501) Attorney tor Assignee of Mortgagee Wettman, Weinberg A Reis Co, LPA 755 W. Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy. Michigan 48064 WWRSO4270905 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sate —y be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount tendared at aale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert Barton aka Robert G. Barton and Amanda Barton aka Amende L. Berten, husband and wWe. original mortgagor(s). Id Oak Street ‘ Mortgage LLC, Mortgagee, dated August 6. 2003, and recorded on August 12, 2003 in instrument 1110863. tn Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE IN SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK ONE AS TRUSTEE FOR CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON 14BS 2003-AR28 as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty Thousand Four Hundred Forty­ Light And 82/100 Dollars ($180,448.82), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 10O PM, on May 26,2005. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 ol the Northeast fractional 1/4 Section 6. Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Rutland Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 comer of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 35 seconds West 1334.36 teet along the South line of said Northeast 1 /4; thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes 27 seconds West 690.0 teet along the East line of said East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 to the point of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 35 seconds West 666.92 feet; thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes 10 seconds West 250.0 teet along the West line of said East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 35 seconds East 666.83 feet; thence South 00 degrees 20 minutes 27 seconds East 250.00 feet along the East line of said East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 to the Point of Beginning. Subject to and togeth­ er with an easement lor ingress, egress and utility purposes over the East 66 feet of the South 940 feet of said East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated: April 28. 2005 For more information, please call: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE IN SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK ONE AS TRUSTEE FOR CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON MBS 2003 AR28 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File S053482F01 CHEMICAL BANK SHORELINE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE The Future Advance Mortgage given by Thomas B Wolfert and Jilhane Wolfert, husband and wife (■Mortgagor), to Chemical Bank Shorefene (the -Bank? dated January 14. 2003. and recorded on January 21. 2003. as Document No. 1086815. Barry County Register of Deeds, as amended by the Amendment to Future Advance Mortgage dated October 11. 2004. and recorded on October 13. 2004. as Document No. 1135390. Barry County Register of Deeds (the -Mortgage-), is in detauti. The amount due on the Mortgage at the date o< tha notice, tor princfoal. interest (accruing at 9.25% per annum), fees, expenses and late charges is the sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand Ono Hundred Thirteen and 37/100 Dollars ($108.113J7). Notice is given mat the Mortgage will be toredosed by sale of the premises desenbed below at public auction to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Michigan, on Thursday. May 19. 2005. at 1.00 p.m. for the pur­ pose of satisfying the amounts due on the Mortgage, together with interest, legal costs, state­ lory attorneys’ fees and also any taxes and insur­ ance that the Bank pays on or prior to foe date of sale. The premises to be sold at the sate are described as follows: The land, premises and property stiuated in the Township of Yankee Springs. County of Barry. Michigan, described as: Lot 18 and 19. foil part of Lot 17. of Oakwood Shores P*-.. Described as beginning at foe comer comron to Lots 17 and 18 st a point on Oakwood Drive; thence Southeasterly atong foe easterly ine of Lot 17, » teet; thence Southwesterly parafief with the lot ine common to Lots 17 «!nd 18. to foe Southwesterly line ol Lot 17; frMice Northwesterly atong said Westerly line to f ot 17.30.0 feet, thence Northeast atong the lot line common to Lots 17 and 18. 99.8 teet to the beginning. Section 7. Town 3. North. Range 10 West. Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan. Tax Parcel Nos. 08-16-140-011-00 axf 06-16­ 140012-00. More commonly known as: 12565 Oakwood Shores Rd, Wayland. Michigan 49348-9055 The redemption penod shall be six (6) months from the date of sale. Dated : April 21. 2005 CHEMICAL BANK SHORELINE By: Bruce R. Grubb (P27632) Its: Attorney Bruce R. Grubb Vamum. Riddering. Schmidt & Howlett LLP Attorneys tor National Bank of foe Midwest 251 N Rose Street. 4fo Floor Kalamazoo Ml 49007 «M«au 1110633_1 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT ­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made Mane AJtehJty5t*rx) and wife, to Affiance Funding. «(Division FSB mortgagee, dated October 7.1999 and recorded October 15. 1999 in Instrument Number 1036667. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by LaSalle Bank N.A. fka LaSalle National Bank, in its capaci­ ty as indenture trustee under that certain Sate and Servicing Agreement dated 12/1/99 among AFC Trust Series 1999-4. as issuer. Superior Bank FSB. as Seller and Servicer, and LaSafle Bank N.A, as Indenture Trustee, AFC Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Notes. Series 1999-4. snd any amend­ ments thereto by assignment dated March 21.2002 and recorded on October 23. 2002 m Instrument Number 1090001. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Thirty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Two and 44/100 Dollars ($33,842.44) including interest at the rate ol 12.25% per annum Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of foe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Bany County, Michigan at 1.00 p.m. on June 16.2005. The premises are located in the Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan, and are described ■9. Commencing at the Southwest comer of the East part of the East haff of the Southwest quarter of section 21. town 1 North, range 7 West, tor a place of beginning, (said parcel being bounded on foe West by the lane fence drvrltng said East part from said West part); thence East 400 teet; thence north 200 teet; thence West 400 feet; thence South 200 feet along the aforesaid fence to the place of begin­ ning. Manufactured Home L’jed 1966 Firmoo Serial No MY8657533K LengttvWidth 14x70 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys foe property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated May 19. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for LaSalle Bank N.A. fka LaSalle National Bank, in its capacity as indenture trustee under that certain Sate and Servicing Agreement dated 12/1/99 among AFC Trust Series 1999-4. as issuer. Superior Bank FSB, as Setter and Servicer, and LaSalle Bank N.A . as Indenture Trustee. AFC Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Notes. Series 1999­ 4. and any amendments thereto, As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 199.1773 Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting May 10,2005 Six Board members present. Smith absent; County Comm Gibson, 6 guests. Approved consent agenda Received Treasurer s Report. Amended Depreciation Policy for Land fmprwuments. Adopted HAVA Resolution. Amended budget in Elections Category by $1000 Paid outstanding bills. Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Bonnie Crutlenden. Clerk Attested to by: Jim Brown, Supervisor �Foreclosure Notice (AM Com ^m) THM RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT9tQ TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WMX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT TNE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE - Defauk has boon mada In the condMons of a mortgage made by Kenneth Mites, a single man to "MERS" is Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MERS is a separate corporation that la acting sotefy aa a nom­ inee tor Lender and Lender s successors and assigns. MERS is the mortgagee under this Security instrument. Lender ie Investaid Corporation. Mortgagee, deled February 5. 2004, and recorded on March 19, 2004, *n Document Number 1123927, Barry County Records, Mtehigan, assigned by said Mortgagee on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of seventy five thousand five hundred seventy eight and 01/100 Dotiars ($75,678.01), including imereti at 6.850% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage ano the statute In such case mads and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB bo torectossd by a sale of the mortgaged premiss*, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock p.m. on Thursday, Juno 9,2006. Said premiss* are situated in the Township of Casftoton, Barry County, Michigan, and are doacrtbod as: TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN A PARCEL OF LAND TITLE IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SEC­ TION 33, TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH­ WEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 33; THENCE SOUTH 824 FEET; THENCE EAST 284 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 824 FEET, THENCE WEST 264 FEET TO THE PLACE OFBEGMNMG. PARCEL 408-050-033-000-0 10-X AS COMMONLY KNOWN AS. 3649 DEVW RD., NASHVILLE, Ml 49073 ine reoempuon penoo anas do i year num mo dale of such atie. Defied: Aprt 22. 2006 “MERS" is Mortgage Electronic Ragtetratfon Systems, Inc. MERS is a separate corporation toast Is acting sotoly as a nominee tor Lender and Lander's suocsssors and assigns. MERS is the mortgagee under thia Security InstrumenL Lender is Invetiaid Corporation. Mortgagee Richard A. Green, Attorneys. 30150 N. Tetegraph Rd.. Ste. 4444 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 (248)540-7866 WE OBTABi WIL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be dared at sale, plus internet MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mode in the condMons of a mortgage made by Scott G. Payne, an unmarried man, original mortgagors), to wongage txieczromc MogtSv anon uystams, mo.. Mortgagee, dated January 21, 2004, and recorded on January 30. 2004 In Instrument 1121515. In Bany county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there to claimed to he due al the date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Rve Hundred Thirty-Eight And 52/100 Dollar* ($129,538.52), Inducting interest ti 9.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ tided, notice to hereby given that said mortgage wS bo torectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at pubtic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM, on May 26,2006. Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton, Bany County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the northeast comer of the wool 1/2 of the northwest 1/4 of section 20, town 3 north, range 7 woti; thence West 36 rods; thence South to Mud Creek; thence Northeasterly atong the Bank of Mud Creek to the 1/2 quarter fine; thence north to the place of beginning atoo the north 15 acres, more or toes, of the West 30 acres of the woti 1/2 of the east 1/2 of the northwest 1/4 of said section 20, being al the land on the north tide of Mud Creek as k originaBy ran, except the East 330 teat of the north 15 acres of the west X scree of the west 1/2 ot toe East 1/2 of too Northwest 1/4 section 20. town 3 north, range 7 west, being land on too north tide of Mud Creek at originatiy ran. The redemption period she! bo 12 months from too dote of ouch sale. Dated: April 26, 2005 For more information, ptease cal: FC C 248.563.1X1 Trott 6 Trott, P.C. Aumiwys ror reengage electronic Hegtstraoon Systems, Inc. 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fc/ms. Michigan 48025-5822 Ftie 8048881F03 om«m3 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY iHFORMATON OBTAINED WILL RE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and condMons of a certain mortgage made by Sandra Johnston, a single woman, Mortgagor, to Hamilton Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated toe 8to day of October, 2004 and recorded In the office of the Register of Deeds, tor The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 12th day of October, 2004 in Instrument No. 1135368 of Berry County Records, stid Mortgage having been modified by Instrument recorded October 12, 2004 in Instrument No. 1135368, atid Mortgage having been assigned to Woks Fargo Bank, NA, as trustee on which mortgage there is defined to be due, at the date of tola notice, the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety Six & 92/100 ($114396.92), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity hating been instituted to recover the debt secured by stid mortgoge or any pert thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the Slate of Michigan in such case mads and provided, notice la hereby given that on the 18th day of June, 2005 at 1 00 o'clock pm Local Time, said mortgage wB be tore­ ctoeed by a sale at pubic auction, to toe highest bidder, at toe Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Ml (that being the bdkfing where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of toe premises described in said mortgage, or ao much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as Moresaid on said mortgage, wkh imereti thereon at 10.00% per annum and al legal coats, charges, and expenses. Inducting the attorney fees slowed by law, and also any ran or sums which may be paid by toe undersigned, necessary to protect Ito interest ■> ms prwrxee*. wtucti sskj premises are oeecnoea M Mow Al M cartiln ptosa or paraal ol land aftuoaad In th, Township ol Yantea Spring*. County ol Deny, otaia or Mtcnrgan. ana aesenooa as iosows, to wt: Unit 6. Jano Site Condominium, accenting tot he Master Deed recorded In Instrument No. 1003235 end Rrti Amendment to toe Mester Deed .ooordod in InatrumsntNo. 1025363, in the Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds, together wkh rig^e* in general common stemento and Hmked common elements as set forth In said Master Deed as described in Ad 59 of toe Pubic Ads of 1978 as During the six (6) months immedtetoly totiowing too sals, the property may be redeemed, except that In the event that the property Is determined to bo abandoned pursuant to MCLA 800.3241a. toe property may be redeemed during 30 days ImmodF Woke Fargo Bank, NA. as trustee Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Jonathan L Engman (P56364) Attorney tor Wotis Fargo Bank, NA, 868 W. Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy, Ml 48064 248-362-2600 Pub: 5/19 - 6/9 THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Frederick M. Anderson, a singw man, to Citifinancial. Inc., mortgagee, dated January 29.2004 and recorded February 2.2004 In Instrument Number 1121566, Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mcxrgsge ths sum of Eighty Thousand Nfiwty-Nino and 98/100 Dokara ($80,099.98) including interact at toe rate of 7J5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained In toe mortgtge and the statute* of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wi be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premise*, or some pert of them, at public venue at the Bany County Court touee in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1XX) pjn. on June 2, 2005. The premises are located in toe Township of Rutland. Barry County, Michigan, and are deecrtbed as: A parcel of land in the southwest one-quarter of section thirty-five (35). town three (3) north, range nine (9) west Rutland township. Barry county, Mtohigan, beginning at a point on the forth and south one-quarter line of said section thkty-flvo (35) which lies 490 toot due north of the south one-quartor post of said section thfily-ftvo (35), thence north 89 degrees 37 minutes west 264 toot tiwnoe due north 330 toet. thence south 89 degrees 37 minutes east 264 feet, thence duo south 330 toot to too point of beginning. Rutland Township, Barry County. Michigan lose and except toe totiowing described property: A parcel of tend in the southwest one quarter of fittCtion 35, town 3 north, range 9 wool deecrtbed as totiows: Beginning at a point on the north and south onequarter Ine ol said section 35, which Res duo north of the south one-quarter poet of-cald-ooction 35, 490 foot; thence north 89 degrees 37 minutes west 264 foot; thence due north 150 toet; toonoe south 89 degrees 37 minutes east 264 toet; toonoe duo south 150 toot to toe piece of beginning, Rutland Townehip, Barry county, Mfohigan. The redemption period shal bo 6 months from too dole of such sate, unlees the property is determined abandoned in accordance wkh MCLA 5800.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal bo X days from the (tote of TO ALL PURC.4ASERS: The toredosing mortgages can rescind too sale in too event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution wkh the borrower, in that event, your damages, i>' any. are timlted sotoly to too return of too bld amount tendered at eale. Dated: May 5. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney* tor CWfinandal. inc.. As MotWoo P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 293.0072 Notice Of ___________ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WHX BE USED FOR THAT PUR- NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that toe Berry County Planning Commleeion wB conduct a pubic hearing tor the totiowing Special Use Permits: LocaJon: 13660 S. Ketiogg School Rd., in Section 21 of Bany Twp. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit tor a dog kennel. in toe AR zoning district. Case Number 8P-7-2006 Duane Wtodee LocoBon: 3301 River Rd., in Section 23 of Hastings Twp. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for a junkyard/sahrage operation, to the AR zoning dis­ trict. Case Number SP-8-2005 Scott Feighner (applicant); Kenneth 6 Janet Feighner (owner). Looatkn: E M-79 Hwy., in Section 32 of Castleton Twp. Purpoee: Requesting a special use permit tar a dock budding business, in toe AR zoning district. MEETING DATE: May 2$, 2006. TME: 7:00 pjn. PLACE: Community Room In the Courts & Law Butidlng at 208 West Court St, Hastings, MfchiganSHs inspsetton of ths above described properties wB be compteted by too Planning Commission memoora before toe day of the hearing. Intereated persons desiring to present their views upon sn appeal either vefbaty or in writing wB bo given toe opportunity to bo hoard at too above men­ tioned time and piaoe. Any written response may be mafiad to the address leted below or taxed to (289) 948-4820. The apodal use apptication(s) is/are available tor pubtic Inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 46068 during too hour* of 8 ajn. to 5 p.m. (ctoeed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Pteoso cal too Planning Office at (269)945­ 1290 for further information. The County of Barry wB provide nec-_wy auxBary aids and eervicee, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materi­ als being considered at the mooting to kxffviduais wnn otsaoiHves *4 ine meetmg/noanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Bany. Individuals requiring auxBaty aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or caflng the totiow­ ing: Mchaoi Brown, County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. (269) 945­ 1284. Debbie 8. Smith, Barry County Clerk omwi mw rrawY duty ATTN PURCHASERS: TMe sate may be MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In tho condition* of a mortgage made by Thomas Jeffery, a Single Man, original mortgagor^), to Washington Mutual Bank. FA. Mortgagee, dated March 7,2003, and recorded on March 14,2003 in instrument 1099511, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there Is dafined to bo due st the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Eighty-One Thousand Rve Hundred Eighty Ar J 67/100 Dotiars ($281,580.67), inducting interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and provteted, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB bo torectooed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of thsm. at public vendue, al tos Bany County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM, on Juns 2. 2005 Said premises are situated tn Township of Yankee Springs, Bany County. MtaNgan, and are described as: Lol 12 of Supervisors Ptet Number 1. a Replat ot Spring Psach Poser4, RAchis Wootfands Numby 1, and Lots 1 to 6 of Rffohio Woodlands, according to the Recorded Plat there­ of. as Recorded in Uber 2 of Plats on Pago 77. i ne i bum i *xkx । penoo sna* oe o morons irom the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shafl be X day* from toe date of such sate. Dated: My 6,2005 For more information, ptease cal: FC R 248303.1306 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Washington Mutual Bank. FA 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File W46222F03 NoBoo Of Mortgage Foreetooura Sato THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTINQ TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE 08TAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may bo reodrtdod by the foredooing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, ahafl bo Hmlt- MORTGAGE SALE - Dotouk has bean made in too condtoona of a mortgage made by Louis M. Orth and Maranda 8. Orth, husband and wtto, original mortgagors), to Mortgags Etocfronic Regirtration Systems, Inc. as norrtnse lor tender. Mortgagee, dated July 31, 2003. and recorded on August 6. 2OO3 ln instrument 1110337, in Bany oounty records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at too date hereof the sum of Mnoty-Teo Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Two And 83H00 Dotiars ($92,842.63). inducting interest at 8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and too statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgags wB be torectooed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubtic vendue, al the Berry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM, or. June 16,2006. Said pramlo** are situated in Oty of Hastings, Barry County, Mtattigan, and are dsocrtbsd as: Lot 6ofBtook20o< Pfittoi Striker'* Addkton to the City. formerly VUtegs of Hastings, Barry County Records The redemption period shal be 6 months from too dote of ouch sale, unteoa determined standonod In accordance wkh MCLA 8003241a, in which case too redemption period ahal be 30 day* from too date of ouch sate. Doted: My 19,2005 For more intormation, ptoaao cal: FC W 248393.1312 Trott A Trott. P.C. ____ ___ _ Attorneys For Mortgage Etocfronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee tor tender 30400 Ibtegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, MtaNgan 48025-6822 Fka f068087R)1 «««• TMBRRM ■ A DOT COLLECTOR ATmmNQTO COLLECT A DOT ANY HFORUmN OBTANED WHX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PHASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE ATTHE NUMBER SELCWF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Datauk has bean made In toe condBom of a mortgage made by Jamas Alan Farrsh and Kaff Am Fsrrsh, hueband and wtis, to Access Mortgage A r Biannw uerperaaon, a sacragen uorporaaon, mort­ gagee, (toted May 26,2004 and recorded June 7,2004 in kMlrumsnt Number 1128901, Berry County Records. Said mortgage Is now hsid by FV-1, tec by seoignRwni sutxnkted to and recorded by toe Barry County Rsgfoter of Deads. There is defined to bo due on such mortgage toe sum of SbdyOne Thousand Sta Hurrtud Strty-Four and 74/100 Dotiars ($61,684.74) Indudng Merest at toa rate of 10.06% per annum. Under toe power of sate oonteinad In the mortgye yd toe statutes of the State of MkMgon, notice Is hereby given that to* mortgage a* be torectooed by a sate of toe mortgaged premise*, or Km part ol mom, a (aMc ranuo ■ th. Bony County Courthouse In Hraango In Bany County. Hassan a 1 A> pjn. on May 26,2006, The pramBai aa locaaad at «» TbaraNp a Hope. Bany County. MkNgan, and an deeoted a la II die Wage a Oorardae, aoootdng to (a laconM pia diereot, Baty County Hecorda. The redemption period chad be 6 node hum lhe dea a such eae, unlaee the property la delannned abandoned In accordance watt MCLA J000.324ia. Sr. sMchcaM die redemption period ahal be 30 days from »■ dab a treeae. TO AU PURCHASERS: The loredoring mortgagee can rescind Rs sab R Rs ovanl a &d party buys Rs proparty and Rare b a rimuRaneous reeebdon arih Re bonoaar. In Ra Mart, your damagee. I any. are Imbed eoHy b Re ream a Re bid amount tendered a arte. Dead: April 26. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC ABomeye kx FV-1. he. Ae Aaagnee P.O. Boa SMI Tray. Ml 4S0CMM1 (Ml) 457 1 000 Rb No. 2W.0830 ASAF701326 4725, 55. 5712, 5/1 fl Noelca Ol Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIO TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This sab may be raarMed by the toraotoatng mortgagee. In tha even, your damagee. It any. ehali be Untri­ ed ooWy to the return ol the bld amount tondared a eato, pkto Interact MORTGAGE SALE - OetauS haa bean made in the conrMora a a mortgage made by Hebn Mator and Undo Weltman. tonarts m common, ongmsl mortgegorts). to Access Mortgage A Fmanoal Corp., a Mrcregan Corporaion. Mortgagee, dated January 12. 2004. and recorded on January 21. 2004 h Inetrumant 1121040. in Barry county recorda. Mchigan. and aaagned by sad Mortgagee to LaSrtb Bonk National Aeeodabon as Trustee lor Securitized Aeert Investment Loan Truer Mortgage Paae-Through Cartificaie, Sarles 2004-4 as aaatRee by an aaalgnmart. on wtwh mortgage there b daknad to be due a the dab hareot the sum ol Seventy-Four Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Five And TBrtOO Dollars (S74.245 761 includ­ ing Interest a 9.25% per annum Utda Re power ol sab enntaned in said mort­ gage and the statute h aurti case made and pro­ dded, nodes b hereby given tha said mortgage wdl be toradoaed by a sab ol the mortgaged premoes, or some port ol barn, a puMc vendue a me Barrv County Courthouse h Haadnga a 100 P«. way 25.2005. Said premises am srt>-,iad m Village ol Nashvdb. Bany CouW.y. Mrchrgan. and are (towcribwd as: Farcai 1; Lot 29, of A.W. Phfltoa Addition to toa Vikaoe of NashvBa, accordritj to the recorded plat thereof, as recontod in Ubr i of plats an Page 18 Paroal2: Atoo conveying the South l.*2 of toe parcel of land described as: Commencing at toe Southwest comer of Lot 26, of A. W. PtxBpe Addition io the Wage of NashvBe tor a piaoe of bo^toning; thence Souto to toe Nortoweet comer ol Lol 2? of said A.W PMtipe Addkton to the VBage of NashvCte; thence East 132 foot to the Northeast comer of sad Lot 29. thence North to toe Southeast comer of the afore­ said Lol 26; tnanca West 132 toet to the plate of beginning. Subject to an easement tor ingress and agrees aa recorded in Uber 487 on Page 626. Atoo conveying an easement tor purposes of ingress and egreae over the North 1 n of that parori of land described aa: Commencing at tho Southwest comer of Lot 28. of A, W PhAps Addkton to toe VBage of Nashvde for a piaoe of beginning: thence South to toe Northwest comer of Lot 29 of said A-W.Phttipe Addition to the VrHage of NaahvBa; thence East 132 foot to the Northearz comer of said Lot 29, thence North to toe Southeast comer of the aforesaid Lot 28; thence West 132 fret to the place of beginning. Said easement bfing recorded In Uber 487 on Page 629. Said aaawnent being subject to an easement held by Darrell Clements and Joanne Clement* tor parking a n-ofior vehicte on toe East 28 feet thereof And Parcel 2 above having a reservation ot an easement tor purposes of parking a motor vehtobS on toe East 26 test thereof reserved to the owner of Lot 29 of said A.W. PhBfoe Addkton to the Vdiage of The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, untess determined aban­ doned In accordance wkh MCLA 600.3241a in which case toe redemption period shaH be X days from toe date of such sate. Dated: April 26, 2005 For more k Joni nation, please call: FC G 248393.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorney* For LaSNte Bank > National Association as Trustee tor Securitized Asset Investment Loen Trust Mortgage Paae-Thraugh Certificates Senes 2004-4 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Micftgan 48025-5822 Rte F054569F01 8teensma Plumbing Service run daily for your convenience 795-7495 Repair, Remodel & New On earning your Associates Degree in Applied Science. SWIM LESSONS at Iordan Lake for 2005 We are proud of you. Love, Mom, Dad, Sarah & Chad DATES: Starting June 13 thru July 28 - 6 months thru 5 years starts July 5 No lessons June 28, 29, 30 July 4 NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold their May 24. 2005. regular scheduled meet­ ing at 7.00 p.m. at Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd , Delton, Michigan. The Bany County Board of Commissioners is seeking an indhriduai to serve on the Agriculture Preservation Board. Applicants must represent local natural resource conservation interests. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; (269) 945-1284, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 23. 2005. MM1ZS1 PRICE: $15/child or $35/family of 3 (additional children $7) MHUH AGES: 6 months - 15 years TIME: Monday thru Thursday ■ 1-3:30 every half hour PRICE: 1 May 28 - il am -1 p.m. j June 4 - 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | ' �Page 12 - Thursday. May 19. 20C5 - The Hastings Banner Tendercare celebrates Nursing Home Week The staff and residents of Tendercare Hastings celebrated Nursing Home Week, "Taking Center Stage," with a variety of activities highlighting the nursing, house­ keeping. laundry, maintenance, activities and administration departments. Last Tuesday was “Clash Day" and the staff and residents enjoyed entertaining Karaoke-style. Wednesday was “Farm Day” and the staff and residents enjoyed a spirited com-husking contest. The week ended with a facility wide ice­ cream social attended by family, friends, res­ idents and staff. Attending physicians, families and many friends made Nursing Home Week a lol of fun. a spokesperson said. Call for Classifiers 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 Wednesday was “Farm Day" and the staff and residents enjoyed a spirited com-husking contest. From left are Heather Yoder. CENA; and residents Grace Stahl, Lorraine Dawson, Vivian Benchley, Dorothy Spencer, Vem Karrar and Lorraine Creek. GRILL & CHILL kmart. SATURDAY I SUNDAY ONLY MAY 21 ST A 22X0 50c Select BM-Pro Stainless Steel Series Gas Grills Hot Dog & Pepsi Lime, 12oz Can llam-4pm $149" Members ol Tendercare's nursing staff are pictured dunng the celebration. 40% OFF 20% OFF BBO-Pro Stainleu Steel Serving I Storage Cart $89" Patio Cooler Joe taw Cm* Chain FREE" 16oz bottle of Regular Original Flavor Hidden Valley* Salad Dressing |»« ia»C when you buy $1“ , Kingsford* Charcoal (15 lbs. or larger) AND Glad* Press'n Sear Wrap. The week ended with a facility wide ice-cream social attended by family, friends, residents and staff. 4 pk 20 oz Ice Water 'TAKE AN ADDITIONAL 20% OFF 50% OFF Select Video Gsnwt Cteaiaiice Pt.cefl Toys . buyonernrr** get one I 11CC $8" Aquafresh toothpaste 6.4 oz tube Route 68* Men's Regnier FR teens a<.SiMe •• of equal or lesser value. 30% OFF $69"utsni Door Mats Mirths Stewart lEveiydiy* Complete Bed 30% OFF' buyonern^C** get oner HEX Jaclyn Smith, Islander. A Thalia, Wooten's and Pin Sin Apparel Uris Drosses, size 4-16 ■erSUt •• of equal or lesser value. Excludes clearance merchandise. ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A LIFE-SIZE YODA PLUSH ONLY AVAILABLE AT Kmart. ONE WINNER PER STORE. FM REIMS MB T1 ora SWEEPSTAKES HI OW MM. RS NKMH RECBSMT SWEEPSTACS ERRS RVWR5 r B Bi fi ® LOOK FOR EXTRA SPECIAL VALUE SIGNS THROUGHOUT IHL STORE FOR AODITIONfll OFFER' Vai Gardnier and Deb Hall show how they "dashed" for the special day of tun. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 19.2005 - Page 13 POLTCEBEAT L... The Hastings BANNER 945-9554 ■................. ................................................................................................................................ Clarifications noted for story about drowning A doty in the Banner last week about the 19-year-old man who drowned made an incorrect reference to one of the three per­ sons rescued in the watercraft. The man whose name was given as Robert Kelley is in fact Brian Engle, a 31 year old Lake Odessa resident. Brian is the brother of Robert Kelley. . A member of the Hendershot family involved in the incident has taken issue with a statement that none of the people in the canoe were swimmers. He claims that all but the 2-year-old child could swim and that 19-year drowning victim Thomas Hertilet actually died as a result of hypothermia Lost boy’s bicycle found in Orangeville Twp. ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP — A “Cyclone” boy’s bike was fount1 by a Michigan State Trooper April 17 on 9 Mile Road near LaFountaine Drive. To claim the bike, a resident will need to contact MSP Hastings Post Trooper Barry Schrader at (269) 948-8283. I nl \tllt I or Rriit (rurnj^t' S«/< $110 AMISH LOG BED w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 2 BEDROOM in country, large yard, no pets. $525 + security deposit. (269)948­ 8943 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought never used). Still on rot'. New $800 - sell $295. (517)204-0600 FIRST TIME BUYERS! Good credit, Bad credit. Self employed? We can help! We say Yes to all these. Call Chhstina Bishop at Security Mortgage, (269)795-2304 office or (269)838-9782 cell. 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chai'j, in excellent condition, $500 obo. (269)948-0502 GUN LAKE LAKEFRONT: large 2bdr, 1-1/2 bath, dock, pole bam. sandy beach, washer/dryer. No smoking, no pets. Year lease $650/mo. 4utilities & deposit. (269)795-2574 BED: King pillowtop, new, in original package, warran­ ty. Can deliver, $189. (616)949-2683________________ Counterfeit $20 bill passed in Hastings CITY OF HASTINGS — Officers from the Hastings City Police Department are investigating a complaint that involves a counterfeit twenty dollar bill. The bill was found in a deposit made to the Sand Ridge Bank May 10. It appears that it was passed at the Hastings Burger King May 9. No suspects have been identified as of yet and the incident will be turned over to the U.S. Secret Service. BED: NASA developed Memory foam mattress set. Brand new with warranty, must sell, $400. Call (616)949-6525. Can deliver. HOME FOR RENT IN HASTINGS: $650 a month. Water & garbage service paid for. Call (269)945-4228. BEDROOM SET: head­ board, rails, dresser and nightstand. All brand new, never used, sacrifice $355. Can deliver; (616)949-6525. Scrap metal reported stolen in Yankee Springs MUST SELL 2005 Ford Fo­ cus ZX4. 4 Door, 16,900 miles, auto, A/Q AM/FM with CD, $13,195. CaD (517)852-2184. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - A larceny of scrap metal is being investigated by Michigan State Police Hastings post troopers. The scrap was stolen May 10 from Michigan Asphalt and Paving on North Patterson Road. The suspect vehicle is described as a white Ford F150 pick-up with a Michigan plate driven by a white male. Anyone with infonnation is asked to call the Hastings post at (269) 948-8283. CITY OF HASTINGS — Officers from Hastings City Police responded to a domestic assault complaint in the 300 block of West Mill Street after an 11:30 am argument between a couple became physical May 11. A 21-year-old woman became angry at her boyfriend and struck him in the side of the face while be was moving out his per­ sonal belongings out. The 18-year-old victim received minor injuries during the altercation. The case has been turned over to the Barry County prosecutor's office for review. Two teens apprehended with stolen vehicle THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP — Troopers from the Michigan State Police Hastings Post were on their way to do a property inspection when a green 1993 Ford Ttaurus passed them, turned around, drove erratically and stopped at the exact house they were going to inspect. As the troopers arrived, two males jumped out of the car and ran through a field. The troopers apprehended the two young men, one 17 and one 15, both of Middleville, who had just stolen the car from the Metaldyne parking lot After questioning the subjects, information and property from several larcenies at the Metaldyne/Simpson Industries parking lots was discovered. i . > CITY OF HASTINGS - The Hastings City Police Department is investigating a breaking and entering of a residence May 11 in the 100 block of West North Street The residence was unoccupied at the time and it appear, the suspectfs) entered through a window located in front of the house. The interior of the home was slightly ransacked with some minor damage occurring. The owners of the home are in the process of moving thing, out and it doesn't appear anything was taken. Third offense drunk driving arrest made YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — A Michigan State Police Hastings Post Trooper made a traffic stop on a vehicle for an equipment violation on May 13 on West M-179 Highway and S. Brigg, Rond. The driver of the vehicle smelled of alcohol so the trooper performed a field sobriety test The driver. Dale Pasternack, 51 of Hastings, was found to be intoxicated and was attested for operating a motor vehicle while impaired or intoxicated. The trooper, after some investigating, learned that this is Pasternack’s third operating while impaired offense within ten year,. Man with parole violations found hiding in home Ui Y OF HASTINGS — Officers received an anonymous tip May 16 that a Hasting, man wanted for parole violation, was hiding at a house in the 700 block of E. Manhall Street Officer, Cleon Brown and Rick Argo responded to the home at 2:10 pm. and located Jeffrey Vogel, 45. hiding in a room locat­ ed in the basemem. Vogel was wanted for parole violation, out of Lansing He was transported and lodged al the Bany County Jail to await transport. rcouRT unw • David Wre»? Jr.. 33, of Hastings has pleaded not guilty in Barry County Ciicuit Court to two counts in connection with an investigation of his computer containing child pornography. Wren was charged with one count of using a computer to com­ mit a crime and one count of possession child sexually abusive material, stemming from alleged incidents from 2004 to February 2005. The maximum penalty for these felony charges is four to seven years in prison and/or $5,000 to $10,000 in fines. Hastings Deputy Police Chief Mike Leedy said the problem was discovered when Wren had some repair work done on his computer and a complaint was made to the police department last February. Wa aay Yes to aU these. Call Christina Bishop at *»--»« *»*— sccuiuy Mongage, (269)795-2304 office or 069X38^782 cefl. ATTENTION: Little Pine Lake house for sale. Way be­ low appraised value for quick sale. Call for more de­ tails. Prerppruved serious callers only, $119,000. (269)623-6194 LAND FOR SALE: Kalkaska County, 2+ acres, Torch Lake area. Call (269)945­ 3754. FOR SALE: Pro 17 Tracker, 40h Mariner, plete package. Like $3,800. (616)451-9663. Mason St., NE, Grand ids. Bass com­ new, 1628 Rap­ YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. • Stacy Heuss, 31 of Hastings, wus sentenced to one year pro­ bation, 51 days In jail with credit for 51 days served, restitution of $30 and court costs and finea ot $465 for one count of larce­ ny in a building $200 or mote but less than $1,000. This misdemeanor charge was from January in Hastings when she stole prescription medication from a neighbor’s home. customer comes knocking your door," be said. Current connection fees of $2,000 for water and $3,000 for sewage do not take into account the Depot Museum. • Supported the application for a Category A grant funding the reconstruction of Bonanza from Jordan Lake Avenue to Fourth Avenue with the village’s match not to exceed $75,000. • Read the police report of 86 complaints, 17 srrests and 23 citations. There were 1605 miles on the 2004 Chevrolet Impala and 1079 on the 2003 Ford amount of water and sewage that the customer would require, consequently a single family would pay the same fees as a large factory or processing plant. Bender said be would work on an ordinance and try to have it ready for the next meeting. • Approved a motion to allow Bender to contract up to $15,000 for new floor covering in the Page Building. The proposal is for tile on the three entrances with anti skid recessed mats, carpeting the hall between the offices and carpet in the council chambers. Crown Victoria. • Heard trustee comments. Charles Jaquays was concerned about the bikes, roller blades and skate boards on Fourth Avenue. “If it were up to me. I’d take them oft Fourth Avenue." 4-H RABBITS FOR SALE- with papers, $20 each. Call (269)945-2254 ADORABLE REGISTERED FEMALE Yorkie pup for sale. Call (269)623-6194 ready to go. »i CHIHUAHUA PUP: 1 white maie, 8wks, weaned, ready to go, $250 cash only. Call af­ ter 5pm, (269)623-2730. ARE YOU AN experienced drummer looking for a band? Do you like playing 50's & 60's music, along with originals? Established local rock band needs a drummer. This band is not a bar band A plays mostly festivals. Se­ rious inquires early* Call (269)623-6225 BATTLE CREEK DISTRI­ BUTION CENTER: 10 men/women $400 per week. These positions require no prior experience. Company training provided. Growing distribution center accepting 10 men A women to fill im­ mediate entry level posi­ tions. Positions fill quickly so don't be left out. Call now. 877-285-8741 WANTED FRAMING CAR­ PENTER (616)691-8938 leave message. WANTED: LIVE IN NAN­ NY! Mature, energetic, re­ sponsible woman needed to help care for 2 young chil­ dren, light housekeeping, light cooking, Hastings area. Must have checkable refer­ ence A credit report. Call for an appointment (269)838­ 3897. For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: DPW, continued from page 2 • Approved $4,950 to install sidewalk on Emerson from Jordan Lake Avenue to the west drive of the $195 WOOD FOUR POST BED (new) with king pillow­ top mattress set. Cost $1,000. (517)204-0600 A’. .,77 “We obtained enough evidence to make an arrest,” Leedy said. “We had enough to formally charge him.” However, Leedy added that more evidence in the computer*modem and hard drive is being investigated in a laboratory in Battle Creek after authorities obtained a search warrant lage consider revising the fees. “You should adopt a new ordinance before a large mattress set (in plastic). Brand new, never used! King, $150. (517)719-8062 DALLAS REX RUSH 4/22/1921-5/21/2002 When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. You are missed. Les and Janie Herb and Bonnie grand A great grandchildren ATTENTION HOME OWNERS A FIRST TIME BUYERS! Need extra cash? Wanting to do some spring home im­ provements? We can help! Good credit BfdcrediL SelfEmpioyed- Banks wondered how it could be enforced. Brighton was concerned about limiting biking and said his family often liked to bike to town to save gas and because it was a healthy exercise. Jerry Engle said Habitat for humanity is building in Sunfield and could always use volunteers. The trustees thanked Hummel for his years of serv­ ice. “The Arts Commission very much appreciates your help with Art in the Park.** said Patti CaudilI The next Village Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. June 20 in the Page Building. CARACE,---------- ANTIQUE, FARM EQUIPMENT SALE: glassware, mens rnisc. goodies, Jr. girh clothes - very nice condi­ tion, antique shaker chairs, ewelry, silk ties. Lots of ex­ tra?. 4746 Tupper Lake Rd (M-50), Lake Ode-Na early sales please, 9am-5pm May 19th2PLhA21st. HOVIND SALE. May 19th1 21st 71663 Cobb Lk. Rd., Yank'/e Springs Twp. Lawn eqv ipment dothes, furni­ ture, etc. HRBuwtS^qSeen SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set $175. (517)719-8062 Woman may be charged with domestic assault Burglars ransack home, but steal nothing BEDROOM SET: New 6 piece. Complete set with Sleigh bed! Must sell $600. Can deliver (616)949-6525. 25 YEARS OF ATTIC STUFF SALE: some anti­ ques, baby bed, bumper pool table, womens cloth­ ing sizes 3X, 4X A 5X, glass­ ware, DVD A VHS movies, books A so much more. Fri. A SaL, 8am-5pm, May 20th A 21st 306 Beech St, Free­ port. WANTED! People who de­ sire $38,000 ♦ benefits. 16 Day CDL training. No app. refused! (Bad credit no cred­ it OK), 866-638-0089 DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. J. C ROSE DISPOSAL for your construction and clean­ up needs, (269)945-5826. NEED A DECK built or a privacy fence or a chain link fence installed? Call for esti­ mates. (269)945-9340. h»h\ Wfiftlnl WOULD YOU LIKE to pay a lower rate for cleaning services? Check out the pri­ ces with R&G cleaning team! We dean residential and commercial properties. RAG is insured and has 20 years experience. R&G also offers senior citizen discounts. For more information call (616)374-0701. / arm ASPARAGUS: (269)945­ 4824 ( iHiinuuiHx \f»tm ' J. C ROSE DISPOSAL for your construction and clean­ up needs, (269)945-5826. WANTED: Kid's outside play toys in good condition. Sandbox, playhouse, swing set. Little Tykes, Fisher Price, etc Can pick up. Please call (269)948-2674, leave mes“8* WE BID* STANDING TIM­ BER: Managing Michigan's hardwoods for over 50 years. FREE ESTIMATES, minimum 30 trees. Buskirk Lumber Co. (616)304-1979. DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. �Page 14 - Thursday. May 19. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Classic cars destroyed by Irving Twp. fire It took 20 firefighters from two depart­ ments just minutes to put oil a fire in a Springs and Wayland all on scene within the destroyed are covered by insurance. These the gasoline can began to leak for an undeter­ The loss of the garage is estimated at next four minutes. folks should be back in their home relatively mined reason. The gasoline vapors apparent­ $14,250, with the Edoel and Dodge valued at soon." ly reached an ignition source and lit off the $20,000 apiece, and the Model A valued at trail of gasoline across the floor. $10,000. In addition, the Irwins lost approxi­ Springs It took firefighters just six minutes to extin­ Township Thursday, May 12. two days after a guish the fire, which destroyed a computer Caledonia Township firefighters backed up garage fire destroyed three classic cars in room, but did not spread any further into the the TTES Middleville station during the fire, Irwin and his wife, Harleen. whose pride Irving Township despite the efforts of 39 fire­ mobile home. Marcntette said the first fire­ and Life EMS moved one of its advanced life and joy was the 1949 Dodge, met Marcntette Wayland firefighters, initially deployed to fighters from six departments. fighters to enter the structure found smoke support ambulances closer to Thomapple near their driveway as he stepped out of a cover LIES’ empty Middleville station, were command vehicle. moved to the scene to relieve exhausted fire­ mobile home park in Yankee Thomapple Township Emergency Services from floor to ceiling throughout the home, Township until TTES paramedics were clear was called at 9:56 a.m. Thursday for the crawled into the structure to search for the fire of standby duty at the fire scene. mobile home fire at 12868 Michael Drive. and were able to extinguish the flames in the The residence is owned by Charles and Debra computer room without difficulty. mately $30,000 worth of tools and parts. “It was a very sad situation," Marenterte fighters. The Hastings Fire Department then Thomapplc Township Emergency Services said. "As soon as they told me their show cars equipment was dispatched to a report last were burning, it was evident they had sus­ Ultimately, three of the four departments filled in at Middleville. Collier, who were not home at the time, and There was no structural damage to the Tuesday of an explosion in the garage at 6240 tained a significant and emotional loss. Yet, that make up the new South Metro Fire­ the fire was reported by Charles Collier’s mobile home, and the fire damage in the com­ Robertson Road and arrived 12 minutes later they remained calm enough to warn me of the Rescue Coalition, TTES. Caledonia and mother, Dorothy, who lives next door at 1360 puter room and smoke damage throughout the to find the garage fully involved in fire and a hazards we would face in suppressing the fire. Dutton, were on the scene of die Irving Mary Drive. remainder of the dwelling can be repaired. restored custom 1949 Dodge Comet show car They’re very nice people and I felt for them Township fire. Apparatus and personnel from The home and contents were valued at burning outside. from the moment I arrived. They’re fortunate four of South Metro’s five stations responded. Dorothy Collier told firefighters she noticed smoke coming from the structure Inside the garage were a restored custom $80,000. when she looked out the window of her home. Mr. Irwin was not seriously burned." The May 10 and 12 fires brought the total “If you have to deal with a fire, this is the 1958 EdsJ Pacer and a 1931 Model A. which Marcntette said the fire was intensified by of structural fires within the South Metro TI ES Fire Chief Mark Marcntette arrived way you want it to go.” Marcntette said. "Our was being converted into a street rod. The the contents of the garage, which included Fire-Rescue Coalition’s protection area to seven minutes after the alarm, with apparatus crews and Wayland's firefighters teamed up. loss of the building and contents is estimated gasoline, acetylene and oxygen. Harleen four since May 3. and personnel from Middleville, Yankee didn’t waste any time making entry, found the at nearly $100,000. Irwin told the chief she beard the explosion The coalition is getting a workout, and the JOB OPENINGS AT CHARLTON PARK burning room quickly despite Leonard Irwin told firefighters he was that she reported to Bany County Central coalition is working out," Maremette said. thick smoke and put it out. It working in the garage when he nocked fire Dispatch shortly after her husband left the “We're ecstatic with the results of this part­ appears that few if any contents spreading across the floor from a gasoline structure. Several other small explosions nership, as well as the coalition's continued of personal or sentimental value can. He escaped with minor bums, even occurred as firefighters went to work on the cooperative efforts with other neighboring are damaged or beyond restora­ though he tried to carry the gasoline can out­ fire. tion. The contents that were side. Based on his description of events, fire­ “We poured 1,000 gallons of water into the Thirty-nine firefighter* battled a storage fighters believe heart of that fire within the first five minutes building fire May 3 at the Yankee Springs Recreation Area headquarters on South Charlton Park seeks to hire 16 individuals at $6.00 per hour to serve as Special Event Attendants for 10 events, on scene, and most of the water just vapor­ event weekends only. Events scheduled: May 15— Corvette Show; June 19th —Father’s Day Car Show; July ized," Marcntette said. “We made some initial Briggs Road. The firefighters included crews progress, but needed to deli ver a large amount from TTES -aid Calecbmia of South Metro, 4th—Fourth of July; July 8-9—Gas and Steam Show; August 12*14—Longbow Invitational; September 3rd— of water to the scene in tankers before we along with Hastings. Orangeville, Wqfcad could bring the fire under any son of control" and Freeport. Medieval Event; September 17th and 18th—Pow Wow; There are no hydrants in that area, and the October 29di—All Hallows Eve; and December 10th and Would like to proudly announce her recent accomplishment as a 11th—“Of Christmas Past." Charlton Park seeks to hire one individual at $6.50 per hour to serve as Park Security Attendant weekend duty, your shift will be from noon until 9 p.m. each Friday. Saturday and Sunday from Memorial Day (May 29th) at more than 5100.000 Most ■ the Parmalee Road bridge, more than two building, valued at $100X100. crith a small the lorn is the miles away. Marcntette said the initial report of an 2005 Graduate of Michigan State Tech explosion and fire prompted him immediate­ ly to ask the Freeport and Caledonia fire through Labor Day (September 5th). H.S. diploma, driver’s to $25,000 in tools and ocher equipment were saved by firefighters. On May 9, suppression of a bant fire .« the departments for assistance. Upon arrival, he license and pre-employment drug screen required. Job applications are available at Chariton Park's Upjohn Losses from that fire have been estimated closest water source is the Thomapplc River with her B.A. in Chemical Engineering. also asked for additional tankers from Dutton From Campus to West Virginia in the oil Office Building, 2545 Charlton Park Road, Hastings. Michigan 49058. (269) 945-3775 Monday-Friday 8 to 5. and Alto. Helds to Thailand and back - B 7W4RTO INOLOCY j YOU DID IT! Deadline: May 29. 2005. HISTORY (S South Metro crews from Caledonia, Dittos A total of five tankers delivered 17X100 gal­ and TTES. along with firefighters from lon of water to the scene, then refilled from a Freeport pumper positioned on Parmalee Road that drew water from the river. Fire levels 100-year-old barn at Outdoor Education Center I This is the 11th Week of our 52 Week Celebration of, our 1 A fire that broke out in the baby animal in the fire. Johnstown Township Fire barn at the Outdoor Education Center Department was assisted at the scene by closed M-37 in Johnstown Township for the Hickory Comers and Bedford about two hours Wednesday. 1890s bam, owned by the: Outdoor Education Center Director wast Delmar Bacbert said the barn's dimen­ destroyed by the fire but some of the: sions were 32 x 42 feet, two story, with turkeys, ducks, and chickens did get outl the second story abrru 40 feet high. The The late Battle Creek Public Schools, of the bunting bam. Two baby goals andI building was more than 100 yean old. some chicks who were in pens perishedI The bam was completely and profession­ 'If you bought tires or had service work done anywhere I | else, I guarantee you paid too much.” ' - WE WON’T BE UNDERSOLD! ally rewired this past winter as part of the > by Wally OIL CHANGE JL f>88 at the Alignments <»I up ,o j quarts wmm Most cars and light trucks Shamrock Tave 35 9 pm to 1 am -SaturdayMay 21- Most cars and light trucks center’s risk management plan. I three primary purposes, n the focal point of the first grade bam yard animal pro­ The bam, Bacbert said, had served KARAOKE . I gram, bousing the climbing wall for the sixth grade adventure camp program and storage for farm machinery in winter. “Animal loss was greatly minimized by one or our employee's actions," Bacbert said. All Outdoor Center first grade class­ rooms had completed the farm animal program for the year. 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District No. 2 (Thomapple Twp. & Irving Twp., Prec. 2) James French, 171 Hunters Trail Court, Middleville, Mich. 49333, phone (269) 795-9783. District No. 3 (Rutland Charter Twp. Hope Twp. & small area of Barry Twp.) Sandra L James. 1388 Nissaki, Hastings, Mich. 49058, phone (269) 945-9402. ALL TIRES SIMILARLY PRICED ON SALE • CALL FOR A QUOTE. IF YOU WANT IT... WE CAN GET IT! 7® i Wheels s10.00 OVER COST vlSyj BEST PRICE ANYWHERE! i 1 Wilder’s Tire & Auto Service 818 E. Clinton St.. Hastings 269-948-2192 f District No. 4 (Carlton Twp., Hastings Charter Twp., Inring Twp. Prec. 1 & a small portion of Woodland Twp.) Howard "Hoof Gibson, 1614 N M-43 Hwy., Hastings, Mich. 49058, phone (269) 948-8325 District No. 5 (Maple Grove Twp., Castleton Twp. and most of Woodland Twp.) Michael Canton, 307 N. Main. Nashville, Mich. 49073, phone (517) 852-2070. District No. 6 (Orangeville Twp. & Yankee Springs Twp.) Clare Tripp, 11776 English Court. Shelbyville. Mich. 49344, phone (269) 672-7474. District No. 7 (Assyria Twp., Baltimore TWp. & Johnstown Twp.) Thomas J. Wing, 15335 Wing Road. Bellevue, Ml 49021, phone (269) 660-0498. District No. 8 (Praineviile Twp. & most of Barry Twp.) Wayne H. Adams. 4665 E. Orchard Rd . Delton, Mich. 49046, phone (269) 623-2457. Michael C. Brown, phone (269) 946-4691, fax (269) 948-4884. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 19, 2005 - P^e 15 Area townships examine TTES charges for services by Patricia Johns insurance times the residents who joined the TAPP program Emergency amount paid by the insurance company does not cover the cost The Thomapple outside the area covered by the TTES Service charges to residents for emergency Township Board has helped cover the ambulance service. care and responses to fires has been a key deficit in the ambulance fund by taking topic of discussion lately in Thomapple. money from its general fund. Staff Writer Thomapple Township Yankee Springs and Irving townships. Irving Township Board also that might be charged for fire and ambu­ lance response to Rutland Township resi­ Township. May 11 at Irving Township and had unforeseen consequences when Yankee dents if they are in an accident in the area May 12 at Yankee Springs Township all Springs Township trustees learned there covered by TTES. This should be of included discussions of charging patients have been 55 charges since 2002 by TTES extremely low risk. for emergency care by the fire and ambu­ for responses in Yankee Springs. The BIRCH department does not charge Thomapple Township Supervisor Don Thom’pple Boysen explained bow much more complex Township Board last week that she should the training requirements have become, Smith told the not have been billed for treatment after an along with the sophistication automobile accident on April 13 because of the equipment. she received no treatment. Following dis­ Yankee Springs does not cussion the board decided to invalidate have an ordinance authoriz­ those bills. The procedures were still upheld ing these charges. TTES and to help defray the costs of running the Thomapple Township assert­ ambulance service. ed that since the service cov­ the April 11 meeting of the ers the entire area, they could Thom»pple board, a fee schedule had been make charges. While only 12 set for charges. Modem emergency services of the 55 incidents involve with advanced life support systems are like residences, there was some emergency rooms on wheels and there is an concern about charging for expense incurred by TTES to restock its fire suppression. ambulances after responding to the scene of The Township Board will an accident or having gone to someone's have its attorney examine home when responding to a medical emer­ this issue and bring back a gency. In most cases, the charges are paid for by recommendation. Ivy Woods Condominiums - Hastings Health Plan first annual meeting set The approved accepting the risk u> cover fees However, this incident brought up last At Lyn Bnel of the American Red Cross. will be reimbursed because they now live week at the Tbomapple Township meeting Elaine Tsunami relief was given another boost as the Hastings Middle School student body and student activities presented a $2,000 check to the American Red Cross. Hastings Middle School Student Council representative Katie Dobbin presented the check to Many The meetings May 9 at Thomapple lance squads. More relief for tsunami victims companies. those living in its coverage area. The Michigan Legislature authorized these charges about 15 years ago TAYLOR NURSERY 6550 Lacey Road • Bellevue (269) 758-3787 • (269) 209-5986 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9am-9pm; Sun. 10am-7pm You Want It! In Irving Township, six Grandview Foot and Ankle BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! is announcing that Stacy A. Uebele, D.P.M. is accepting patients in the Hastings location: OPEN: TUESDAY 3-A, SATURDAY 11-2 The Barry-Eaton Health Plan, a local nonprofit organization, will have its first Deluxe Homes Please call 269-948-9155 Prices starting al $189,900 annual meeting Wednesday. May 25. at Golf Course Views 5:30 p.m. in Nashville at the Mulberry Gardens banquet facility. ’ Year Golf Membership Included The focus of the meeting will be to highlight the accomplishments of the (SIS) 791-15M • 1005 W. Green St. Suite 304 Hastings, Ml 49058 tij 1-809-290-3289 ®-S 1-800-237-2379 Dr. Uebele specializes in all aspects of foot care with special emphasis on diabetic foot care, heel pain, hammertoes, bunions as well as many other foot problems. __ Health Plan over the last three years, cel­ ebrate, luccesacs, thank the community partners, and look toward the future. ' In addition, the organization will be recognizing the work of State CHILDREN IN METH HOUSES Representative Gary Newell in helping to obtain a $250,000 grant from the State of Michigan to increase access to health care. Other community partners, such as county commissioners and hospital lead­ ers. will also t-e recognized for their role in facilitating the development of the Health Plan and supporting its programs. The Health Plan has a mission to increase access to health care in the commuriity and recently launched a health coverage program for uninsured adults that now covers nearly 1.000 residents. The annual meeting will be attended by elected officials, community representa­ tives. health system partners, and board members. For more infonnation, call 517-5412602. A house with dirt, filth, neglect, drags, violence and abuse. Teen arrested on charges of molesting child An 18-year-old Maple Valley High School student was arrested Tuesday night at his home in the Charlotte area and charged with two counts of firstdegree criminal sexual conduct. Patrick Wells is accused of molesting a 4-year-old child he was baby-sitting ear­ lier this month. Ray Veloskey. trooper with the Michigan State Police. Hastings post, said the investigation began when the child made some statements to another baby-sitter about inappropriate behavior with Wells. After parents had a physical examination conducted by Pennock Children living in meth houses need your help! Nyon know of a child living in a meth house, Spot It! Stop It! by calling 1-866-METH-TIP. An atmosphere with toxic chemicals and poisonous gases, leading to flash fires, bums and even death. l Hospital. Child Protective Services got in touch with the state police. A report on the matter was presented to ■ the Barry County prosecutor’s office and charges were authorized Tuesday. Wells was taken to the Bany County jail, where he was lodged Formula for Disaster awaiting arraignment. First degree criminal sexual conduct is a felony that could be punishable by a prison sentence. This project supported by grant »2004-DB-BX-0052 awarded by the US. Department of justice. Bureau of lustice Assistance, and administered in Michigan by the MDCH Office of Drag Control Policy. �PXQ6 16 - Thursday May IB, 2005 - Tha HaaHngi Barmar Exchange Club Young Citizens of month announced for May Christopher Parker, shown nere with Principal Michael Sweeney, has been selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings as Young Citizens of the Month for May at St. Rose School. Central Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for May, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are (from left) Justus Lotter, Emily Macqueen and Lauren Bush, shown with teacher Michelle Benningfield. The Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens of tie Month for May, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, vs Benita Fisher, teacher Kaly Peterson and Tessa Johnson. Absent from the photo is Tiffany Sibley. Halie Owens, shown here with teacher Tricia Keitzman, is Young Citizen of the Month for May from Pteasantview Elementary School. Students at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades for May are Adam Keeler (left) and John Parker, shown with teacher Don SchHs. Star Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month lor May, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Zak Price. Katie Coenen and Steven Endsley, shown with teacher Julie Sevems. Pennock's Womens Health Expo May 19, 2005 6-8 p.m. Free Blood Pressure Checks Free Bone Density Checks Free Health Information Free Refreshments & Fun Chance to Win a Massage or a Food Basket Come and enjoy an evening of fun and health education at the Pennock Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors for May from the Exd-ange Club of Hastings are (from left) Justin McComb, Dena Letot, Leanne Dinges, Jessica Quillen, Casey martin and Andrew Moore. Women’s Health Expo. It’s for women of all ages ... grandmothers, mothers, and daughters, and it's free! Pennock’s very own Jeffrey Chapman, MD, board certified urologist, will speak on the Sling TVT procedure for stress urinary incontinence. Also, GEE a LONGSTREET, LLP Kathy Carlson, CFNP, at family Tree Medical Associates will give the "JFESF’ presentation - It's All About Balance: Mind, Body, Spirit. You'll also be able to visit informative booths with free women's health and wellness information including: • Pennock Pharmacy Inc. - Body Fat Analysis & Snack Bar Samples • Pennock Community Education • Pennock Village Retirement Community - Carefree Living Information • Pennock Dietary Services - Cholesterol Education & Weight Management Information • Pennock Radiology Services - Brea»t Cancer Information, Bone Density Screening • Barry County Mental Health - Women's Emotional Health & Issues • Pennock Homecare - Free Blood Pressure Checks •WOOD TV 8 "Ask the Expert" ’ Hastings Orthopedic Clinic • Kellogg Community College - Health Career Information • Dr. Kim Norris - Eye Health • Dr. Nosanov - Ear, Nose & Throat Health • Michigan Community Blood Centers - Blood Donor Information • Refreshments courtesy of Pennock Green Street Cafe’ and Pennock HEALTH SERVICES Felpausch Food Centers. ptofr”'0**1, l,ro»,t’«ne Q/. Location: Pennock Hospital Conference Center 1009 West Green St., Hastings Date: Thursday, May 19 Tune: 6-8 p.m. Bring a friend for an evening of healthy fun! Seating is limited, RSVP encouraged (269) 945-5871. OMtuat Ortners »• www.pennockhealth.com Frequently asked question about nursing home costs and Medicaid eligibility Robert Longstreet is a partner with the law firm of Get A Longstreet, LLP, Hastings, where he practices in the areas of estate plan­ ning, long term cart planning, cider law, nursing home rights, business transactions, real estate and general civil/criminal law. Often, clients come to see elder law attor­ neys because an elder needs help taking care of him or herself. The family wants to know what their options ate for caring for this elder. They are concerned about the legal and finan­ cial implications of the elder's long term care needs. Gee A Longstreet believes that to be an effective elder law attorney, you must be able to understand the system of housing options available to elders who have limitations car­ ing for themselves, including the costs of such situations, and the availability of assistance with those costs through government pro­ grams. Frequently Asked Question: What b a “Patient Advocate Designation’’ and can my Patient Advocate make mental health care decisions for me? A “Patient Advocate Designation" allows an individual to nominate another person to make health care decisions in the event the principal is unable to make health care deci­ sions by themselves. A “P.A.D" also allows an individual to instruct health care providers as to whether or not “heroic measures" can be used to sustain his or her life. Recently, a series of bills adopted by the Michigan legislature and signed by Governor Granholm expanded the authority of Patient Advocates to make decisions regarding men­ tal health care decisions. Starting January 3, 2005. a Patient Advocate can make decisions regarding a variety of mental health treat­ ments including voluntary hospitalization and assisted outpatient treatment. Abo, if the PAD is drafted with an authorization, the Patient Advocate may consent to forced administration of medication arJ inpatient hospitalization. As such, if the principal would like a Patient Advocate for health care, but would prefer the Patient Advocate not to have authority to make mental health care deci­ sions. an “opt out" provision can be inserted into the P.A.D. document by an attorney. This article and other infonnation may be viewed at www.geelongstreet.com Mr. Longstreet can be reached at 269-945-3495 OR rlongstrct^ gcclon.pirect.com �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Ma> 18. 2005 - Page 17 Valley volleyball players, parents confront board by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Seven returning varsity girls’ volleyoall players and their parents attended last week’s meeting of the Maple Valley School Board to ask the board to remove girls’ volleyball coach Kelly Offrink. The teens and their parents presented the board with a copy of the letter they sent to Superintendent Kim Kramer, high sehjool Principal Todd Gonser. and Athletic Director Mike Sparks requesting a special meeting with them and Offrink to discuss her removal from the coaching position she has held for six years. The players and their parents listed in their letter a number of issues, including commit­ ment, lack of a youth program, no freshman team, no team camp, no attendance at AAU games or camps, lack of attendance at any junior high games or practices, not furthering her coaching skills, failure to develop a sup­ port network for volleyball in the school and community, skills and ability, lack of commu­ nication, and uncertain ability to take the pro­ gram to the next level. Interestingly, the Maple Valleyt varsity volleycall»earn this past winter earned a con­ ference co-championship. John Mater, father of varsity player Alaina Mater, was the first to address the board. He said that all returning varsity girls’ volleyball to just, ’go out and have a good time?’ Neither approach will satisfy all kids or all parents; we need to find a median. “I’m going to suggest we put it on the agenda for next month’s meeting. The com­ mittee will decide what we expect from new and existing coaches. I want the committee to include Mike Sparks, some board members and parents... as for the special meeting we’re not going to set one up at this time," he added, noting that the board backed the administration’s decision to retain Offrink. "We’re going to stick with this coach this year and hope that you can mend fences and have a great season.” “It’s going to be a long year," said another parent. “With that attitude it will be. It’* been my experience that attitude is everything,” said Sessions. “Every returning varsity player has said, ’No. We don’t want her as a coach.’ We don’t see her as you do," said Mater. “The problem here is that we can’t look at one program if we have no philosophy and policy which we can use to evaluate a coach," said Sessions. “That’s why we wanted a special meeting," said Mater. “I was told that there was a philosophy and policy, but it wasn’t in writing regarding camps, team building... it was supposed to be players, not just those who had issues with the coach, were asking for her removal. Throughout the year they have tried to this through the proper channels without written down, but that hasn’t happened yet," results. There is a problem to be addressed here and we support (the girls).” "They have obviously given this a lot of Sessions, who then closed the public com­ ment portion of the meeting and moved on to the next item of business on the agenda. thought and 1 can understand their issues," said school board trustee Brian Green. “I sup­ port the idea of developing a committee made The volleyball players and their parent; left the meeting only to return a few minutes later and interrupt Kellogg School Principal up of parents, board members, administrators and coaches to develop policy and philoso­ phy that will cover all the athletics we offer Chris Parkinson as he was giving his month­ ly report to the board. One of the volleyball players said that she and the others felt they had been denied their and their coaches and what we expect from our coaches.” “It’s my opinion that at next month’s meet­ said another parent. “We’ll set a committee at the next meeting and we’ll go forward from there," said opportunity fully address the board regarding the policy and philosophy of our entire athlet­ their issues with the coach. “I’ve been on the varsity team three years and I have had problems with the coach fa all three years; she is not approachable at all," ic program, not just one coach or team," agreed board President Jerry Sessions. "We have to look at the whole picture. Do we want a ’win at all cost’ program? Do we want them said Allison Oleson. “She causes more drama than all of us... she takes sides. “This is going to be a long year," she added. “We won’t make it fun for her. We’re ing we could should decide whether we want to establish a committee that would look at Maple Valley will join Panthers in KVA; hooray I haven’t had a chance to talk to Maple Valley varsity footba’l coach Guenther Mittelstaedt just yet, but I would think he’s got to be excited. I know that 1 am excited, and 1 don’t even go to that many Lion football games thanks to the wonderful Jon Gambee. Why am I so excited? The Lions are changing conferences. If you thought that had already happened, it did. It’s happening again. Maple Valley and the rest of the Southern Michigan Athletic Association still plans on joining the Tri-River Athletic Conference to form the Southern Michigan Activities Association next year, but that’s as long as they’ll be together. Last Monday, the Maple Valley school board passed a proposal for the Lions to joing Delton Kellogg in the Kalamazoo Valley Association beginning in the 2006-07 school year. The KVA tried to lure the Lions from the SMAA when the league started thinking about changing a year ago. Apparently ocher teams that will be in the Lions new two-tired SMAA next season were still shopping around for a better offer, so Maple Valley officials decid­ ed that they had better keep their options open as well. The KVA voted to extend an invitation to the Lions about a month ago. That’s not all. The KVA offered an invitation to Olivet as well. The Eagles haven’t officialy accepted the invitation yet. “All previous indications are that they will mJce that jump,” said Maple Valley athletic director Mike Sparks in his political speak. I never liked the idea of the Lions and Eagles being split up, although they will be in the same conference next year they won’t be competing for the same conference titles. Maple Valley will be in the big school division, and Olivet in the small. The KVA went looking for new partners when Paw Paw decided it would be leaving the league by the 2006-07 school year. ■ I’ve always thought that eight teams in a conference is the perfect number. Football, track, and volleyball teams can play each other once. Baskeball, baseball, and softball teams can meet for two games. It just works our very well. If Olivet joins the KVA along with the Lions, that would make it an eight team league. Other member schools are Delton Kellogg. Pennfield. Parchment, Kalamazoo Christian, Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Central, and Galesburg-Augusta. They’re all schools about the same size as Maple Valley. They all have and don’t have most of the same sports, although the KVA will be in for a rude awakening when the Maple Valley pole vaulters come to town. A couple of the KVA’s track and field teams don’t even have pole vault pits. Maple Valley and Delton Kellogg already meet up in about 90-percent of the sports. There’s something else I didn’t know about before Wednesday. “It’ll be nice to revive the football rivalry with Pennfield," said Sparks, “becasue it was a great, intense rivalry. It probably became too intense so that’s why it probably came to an end.” If this conference move puts two rivals back together after a one-year hiatus, and a cou­ ple more together for the first time in a long time. I’m all for it The Maple Valley - B.C. Pennfield match-up used to be the traditional season ending rivalry, but the two teams haven't met since the Panthers took a soggy 24-20 victory on their home field to end the Lions’ 1998 season. going to play this season as a team and we’ll do it our way. We’U make it a lot of fun.” “I’m real surprised dial you (administra­ tion and the board) wr aid put her (Offrink) in a situation like she will be going into and expect success," said one of the fathers who returned to the meeting, who also expressed his disappointment in receiving “the cold shoulder” from the board of education. "There’s no cold shoulder.” said Sessions. “We need to go about this the proper way. We need a philosophy and policy that we all can agree with. I’ve talked to several parents who don’t see the situation the same way you do. You’ve got to look at the whole picture. Mike (Sparks) has evaluated her and be doesn't think she should be fired and without any­ thing to go by. I’m happy to go with the administration’s decision. “We’ve got to look at the whole athletic program and who represents Maple Valley in a good way." he added. Norm Porter, a student representative from the high school’s leadership class addressed the players and their parents. “You brought this to him through the prop­ er channels and now you’ve got to let him usethe proper channels to fix it It will take time, but I feel that the board will sec that the prop­ er action is taken.” One of the fathers spoke up again and said that he was disappointed that Kramer didn't meet with the girls before making his deci­ sion and that during their meeting with Kramer he had called the parents, “immoral and unethical.” Kramer said he had apologized for his words after reviewing the parents’ concerns and said his decision not to bold a special meeting with the coach, administrators and the parents because it was hi- intention to make things as good as they could be tor the kids. “The decision involves the entire athletics department, what programs we want to run. what we expect of our coaches... our policy and philosophy have to be clear," he said. “Who owns this issue from here on out?” asked Mater, who reiterated his desire to meet with administrators and the coach on a “oneto-one” basis. “Is she aware that every return­ “We have a group ol good-meaning, car­ ing. heavily involved parents who have for a number of years spent a great amount of effort to help their children pursue their inter­ ests, one of them being volleyball." said Kramer. “This year our varsity volleyball team was ing varsity player does not want her as coach? What makes her think that she can turn this around?" "If you want one representative who can sit down with me and the coach, we can set up a meeting.” said Kramer. "Did she communicate that she had some goal?” asked Mater. • “Yes, and we’ll communicate that at the meeting.” replied Kramer before Sessions letumed to the agenda and the parents and players left the meeting. Later in the week during a telephone inter­ view, Brenda Joostberns, a parent of one ot the varsity players, said that the parents were upset because they had been confronting the the league co-champion. That’s the first time since 1977 that the school has had a champi­ onship girls’ volleyball team.” he added “Some of the kids and their parents have wondered whether (Offrink) has the skill level, dedication and ability to take them to the next level. When she started coaching six years ago. the program was floundering a.td she had a hand in deve'uping the team to where they became co-champions; but some of the parents believe, not necessarily the stu­ dents. that they succeeded, not because of Offrink but in spite of her.” Kramer said that during his investigation into the matter, he found no evidence that would cause him to dismiss Offrink from her post. “I think she should be given some credit for leading her team to the co-championship." same issues with the coach for two years and, “nothing is being done about them. “We parents of the returning players were asked to do this (approach the board and administrators on their behalf) by our chil­ dren. As good parents we don’t want to brush said Kramer. “I listened to the parents, but I denied their request to replace the coach.” Kramer said the board decided i<: support his decision and will proceed w?<h their plans to form a committee that will establish a pol­ aside their concerns. We want to show them that we will stand up for them,” said Joostberns, who said that the parents were disappointed that the administration and icy and philosophy for the entire athletic department including v,*nat is expected of board seemed to support their teacher and coaches. “I have offered the parents an opportunity coach and not the students. “They didn't support the girls and give to send a representative to a meeting with myself and the coach in hopes of mending fences. I have hope that we can pull togc’her them a chance," she added. “There have been many problems and we just want to be open and above board." Kramer said during an interview later in the week that be had set up a meeting with Offrink, a parent representative and himself to try to discuss the issues and come to some make it a good season next year.” said Kramer. “I have met wifh the coach and I have faith and confidence that she has set goals and can make it a good year.” resolution and understanding. Vikes can share title with two wins by Pxrvtt Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood junior Stevie Spetoskey was in the spot that batters dream about in their sleep - two outs, bottom of the seventh, bases loaded, with the league title on the line. It turned into a bit of a nightmare, as with two strikes she chased a high one from Lansing Catholic Central’s pitcher, as the Cougars secured a 4-2 victory. That came in the second of two games between the Cougars and Vikings Monday night. Lakewood woptfr'first game 3-1. The split with LCC leaves the Vikings with a chance to share the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 crown if they can with both games on the road against a surprising Haslett team on this afternoon in the final double beader of the league season. Lakewood ’railed 4-0 heading into the top of the seventh of game two Monday. Viking senior Jordan Rodgers pinch hit to lead off the inning and looped a single down the left field line to give the Lakewood dugout some life. Senior Abby Weeks pinch hit next, and earned a walk giving the Vikings runners on first and second. Weeks and Rodgers both moved up a base on a single by senior Shelley Root. Junior Lyndzy Curry drove in the Vikings’ first run with a sacrifice ground out, then after Senior Kendra Root was hit by a pitch to load the bases, senior Kacie O’Mara hopped a sin­ gle over the bag at third to drive in the Vikings second run with the bases still loaded for Spetoskey. Spetoskey was the pitcher of record in both games, and her record is now 18-7 on the sea­ son. The Vikings are 20-7 overall. They picked up their 20th win of the sea­ son in game one, 3-1. For the night, Shelley root had five hits, O’Mara had four, Spetoskey had three, and Vai Huisman and Kendra Root had two each. Thursday will be two big games for Lakewood, but the Vikings can relax a little Saturday when they host their own eight-team Lakewood Invitational beginning at 8:30 a.m. Last Thursday the Vikings took two from Fowlerville in the CAAC , 13-4 and 9-1. Spetoskey pick up both of the wins on the mound with Weeks relieving in the first game. The Vikings collected 13 hits in the double header with O'Mara getting four hits with two doubles, a triple, and five RBI's. Spetoskey nearly matched her with four hits. a double, a triple and three RBI’s. Huisman had four hits with two doubles. Kendra Root had three hits with a double, and Curry had four singles. 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The Trojans were led by first singles play­ IK senior Chad Brice was without his er, sophomore Corey Humphrey who strug­ Lakewood had the rest of the success on usual teammate. Todd Stewart, and normal Delton Kellogg topped two Barry County gled with his serve for much of the first set the singles side, and the Trojans swept the exhibition or fourth doubles player Ryan opponents last week, but couldn't carry the but turned things around to top the Vikings’ doubles. Viking sophomore Joe O’Brien topped the McMahon stepped up to help earn a first dou­ winning Tuesday’s The first half action saw back and forth bles victory over the Lakewood team of Gabe Kalamazoo Valley Association contest with effort by both teams trying to score. Both Rayner and Josh Rayner, 6-4, 7-6(4). Paw Paw. teams’ defense held to give up no goals the Jeremy Flessner 7-5,6-1. Chris Humphrey and Jordan Smith of TK ods weren’t enough to decide anything. Two full halves and two full overtime peri­ same, with momentum switching back and forth throughout the game. The Panthers are now 2-2-1 in the KVA and 6-5-4 overall. Last Thursday, the Panthers came to Hastings and earned a 3-0 victory. The Trojan senior duo of Ryan Hetke and Jessie Searles and Nikki Bechtel scored the “This was a good game that had both teams Cody Neider defeated the Vikings* freshman two Delton goals, with Whitney Knollenberg playing hard and splitting possession time duo of Cody Rowe and Jeremy Avery at assisting on each. Both the Trojans and Vikings will begin reg'onal action on Friday morning in Division 3. The Trojans will be a part of the Holland fairly evenly,” said DK coach Paul Harter. Clair Dulin and Erin Congdon scored for “The difference in the game was we were able to get off quality shots and our defense limit­ Paw Paw. Last Friday the Delton girls knocked off ed Hastings to non-quality shots.” Peavey. Whitney Fislier, and Searles made Lakewood, 1-0. Christian regional hosted by the Maroons and The Panthers and Vikings had similar the most of scoring opportunities for DK, Holland High School. Lakewood travels to opportunities to score near the end of the with Knollenberg and Bechtel each earning play at Haslett. game. an assist. Delton will be home for two of its last three The Vikings were at Haslett last Thursday, and had a tough day. Lansing Catholic and DeWitt tied for the CAAC-3 title last year, but the Cougars edged out the Panthers at Thursday’s league meet. Lansing Catholic finished four points bet­ ter 20 to 16. Haslett was third with 10 points, followed by Lakewood. 4. Williamston 3, and Fowlerville 0. Cougars and Panther? met in five of the eight flight championships, with Hasten being the only other team to place a player in the finals. The Trojans from Middleville ended their regular season cn Tuesday afternoon by • Servicing all mates and models • Delivery available first half. Delton (Hit shot Lakewood in the first half. The second half was much the doubles Corey McClain and Mike Tester fourth doubles 6-2,6-2. Bill Seif Car Care Center The Panthers tied the Redskins at DKHS, 2-2. 6-4. (Photo by Brett Bremer) to topped the Vikings’ Drake Stalter and Mike France at second doubles 7-5, 6-4. At third defeated Scott Kirchner and Mike Licari 6-3. Trojan fourth doubles player Cody Neider moves out wide on the court to return a serve in the second set of his team’s victory nver Lakewood on Monday afternoon. through ways sides of the ball.” VanSiclen had ten saves for the night. knocking off Greenville in O-K Conference crossover action 5-3. At games end. Lakewood’s Kayla Durham made a nice outside pass to teammate Ashley games. This afternoon the Panthers host Simon for a nice shot on goal, bui right at Maple Valley in a non-coufere*ec contest, Delton keeper Katrina Harter made the initial then end the KVA season at home against save. Harter bobbled the shot, and Durham was Kalamazoo right there but was unable to knock it by the Allegan. Hastings had a big game Wednesday night, Panther keeper. At the 4:40 mark about the same thing hap­ Monday. against Caledonia in the O-K Conference. The winver will earn the fourth the goal to teammate Casey Peavey who shot begins on Friday. Last night's loser will be the a rocket at Lakewood keeper Rachea! VanSiclen. VanSiclen got her hands on it, but fifth seed and must play on the winner’s seed for the conference tournament which home field in the first round of the tourney. lost control in front of the net and Peavey buried the shot. Other Friday match-ups in th.t first round of the Gold tourney include South Christian “I thought my whole team played with a lot against Wayland. Holland Christian against of heart, especially the defense,” said Viking Wyoming Park, and Thomappie Kellogg tak­ coach Paul Gonzales. “Lisa Reed again had a ing on Byron Center. For 110 Caledonia minutes and her best game of the year to K-Jp secure teams can pUy last Wednesday evening, but Caledonia's second shutout in a row, said neither team could muster a goal in a 0-0 tie Caledonia coach Steve Sanxter. that went through two overtime periods. Both teams were generally sharp with Bill Self Chevrolet Buick OF HASTINGS Truck Show was once again a big hit! Lakewood fourth singles player Levi Phelps contorts his body to return a tough back hand shot in his straight-set victory over TK’s Darrell Smith on Monday afternoon at LHS. (Photo by Brett Bremer) DeWitt finished its sweep of the Capital saves for the Fighting Scots. For Caledonia. Deanne Warner logged was very physical with Caledonia being whis­ major minutes in the midfield once again. tled for a reason high fourteen fouls out of the Kelly Cavanaugh and Jenna Bigger worked thirty-two called for the game. hard on offense, and Lindsey Woodcock pro­ vided a big spark with her energetic play. second place seeding for the O-K Gold TK secured a second place seed going into Conference tournament, while the Scots tournament play that begins Friday. The needed a win to earn the honor Trojans will host Byron Center. “I told the girls to play with all they had It was the end of an exciting turn-around and dig down deep for the next over time for the Trojans, who lost 1-0 contests with the periods,” said Trojan coach Katie Polhemus Fighting Scots. Hastings Saxons, and Holland after the two teams ended the first 80 mi nutes Christian Maroons last year. The Trojans topped the Saxons, 1-0 when they met early in a 0-0 deadlock Her girls weren’t the only ones playing on in the conference season, tied the Fighting Scots, and last Monday earned a 1 -0 win over with that type of message in mind. “Both teams played with a lot of heart and the Holland Christian Maroons. With those tight losses, the Trojans earned determination,” she said. Viking girls fifth at CAAC golf tourney Robbi Blain earned the shut-out in net for TK. making six total saves. Breihof had tec intensity never let up for even a moment. Play TK knew they it to win or tie to secure a 269-945-2425 i-aoo?3s-2<23 haothos ■ strong defensively and Morgan Warner had Middleville played about as hard as two occasional periods of choppiness, but the The Scots played well defensively with the fourth seed in last year’s conference tour­ keeper Dani Breihof making several key nament. and the goal was to move up this sea­ saves. Katie Dean and Lindsay Marks were son. WADMART Portrait Studio Every Day Low Prices Area Activities Conference Division 2-3 girls’ golf season Tuesday at Centennial Acres in Sunfield. Nothin’ But Truck held it’s custom painted (by Mason Rickert. Marcia Payne. Al The Lakewood girls finished fifth overall 5th Annual Truck Show at Christensen) mini bullet bike. Lawrence. Tracy Kirk and playing on their home course, leaving them in the Barry Expo Center on Thank you to the sponsors Chase Andrews. Keari Belka. fourth place in the final conference standings. Sunday, May 1st. The show of the show: Wilders Auto Rick and Shannon Lawrence. Danielle Abbott led Lakewood with a 94. was moved from Charlton Service, The Crane Com- Tina and Mike Bartlett and and was followed closely by teammate Park to the Barry Expo this pany. Rapid CNC Parts and family. Larissa Tolan. Dan Lauren Abbott who ended the day with a 95. year because of the extended Service, NBT Screenprinting and Kelly Flory. Tom. Nola, activities that were added. & Embroidery, Performance Scott. Jane and Chris Plus Quick Lube. Spencers Edwards. Brown, DeWitt won with a 347 followed by Towing. JCRose Disposal. Coleen Endsley. Dale and Jackson Northwest 366, Jackson Lumen offers so much for the whole Napa Auto Parts. Woodland Nancy. Julie Christi 381. Mason 389, Lakewood 393, family. Thanks to Sponsors, Autobody, Johnson. Neil. Brian and Lansing Catholic Central 414. Haslett 416, Muffler Maxi Dan and we were able to do that. For Plus. KTC Restaurant. Culli- Brandon Wilder and Crew. Waverly 452. Eaton Rapids 457, Ionia 461, the children, the show offered gan Conditioning. Tedd Warren. Joe Kubek and and Charlotte 463. monster trucks crushing cars, Wendy's monster truck rides. DARE Donald’s. R & J Auto Body. finger printed children, face Critters painting and more. For the Precision Water Restaurant. Mc­ the entire Spencers Towing Crew. Andrew and Brian Repair. Henry, all of the Judges. adults the show offered rows Padnos, Morgan’s Sales. Ace Darrell and David Barnum. Danielle Abbott’s score was tied for the and rows of show trucks, a Auto Sally eighth best score of the day with two other Auto Repair. Hastings Mason Christanson. Hower Shop and Pennington competition, Excavating. It takes many and Ryan Stubblefield. Kyle The Vikings will be back on the course pulls, 50/50 drawings, door people to put on a show of Rose. Judy and Ray Schaubel today when they travel to Big Rapids at Katke prizes and more. this magnitude so we would and Phyllis Manning. If we Golf Course in their Division 3 regional along missed your name we arc sin­ with show is to help out a non­ ing people for volunteering cerely sorry. more Alma. Belding. Big Rapids, Fremont, profit organization. We were their time at the show: Jason info on the show please call Howard City-Tri County, Ithaca. Lakeview. able to raise $68) for the Sixberry and the Sheriffs Nothin’ But Truck at (269) Morley Stanwood, Mount Pleasant-Sacred DARE program this year. Dept.. Freeport Fire Dept­ 948-8189. Pan of the money raised for Mercy DARE program came from a Neiland. Ambulance. Adam Kyle and Stacie Heart, St. Louis. Central Montcalm. Traverse 0104194 Two-8x10\ golfers. Lauren Abbott was 11th overall. like to also thank the follow­ - Aditorial Two-5x7'* lead her Panthers to the title. bum out competition, tuff For UMWIet< DeWitt's Stephany Fleet scored a 73 to and Bob Teunesscn. Brandy Another goal for the Truck Two 3 5«5 * Shanna Page of Jackson Northwest had the Elwin, Greg Austin, Chad and @-JI day’s best round, a 72. Supply. Pet One 10x13 Rachelle Kent and Ashley Solomon each be a big FAMILY event that Jery One Pose Portrait Ptfclcaqe Includes finished with a 102 for the Vikings. The Truck Show is meant to truck Gold pen to Lakewood, with the Panthers’ Knollenberg crossing the ball to the right of TK and Caledonia only settle seedings in 110 minutes COMPLETE DETAIL truck Next great game at center mid controlling both s991 ■ IM7 m Christian Wednesday, the Panthers travel to face City-St. Francis. White Cloud, and Whitehall. HotsynHwr wfl te mBaHt tftm 5 days aaly: Tkmday, Nay NtiMUfhNaaday. MayB HASTINGS (West M-43) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 1#, 2005 - Page 19 DK boys fall for first time in KVA The Delton Kellogg girls' vanity track and field team ended the Kalamazoo Valley Association season with a pair of victories in the last week, to finish the year with a 4-1-1 by clearing 4-6 and the 300-mctcr hurdles in 51.99 seconds. Ingle woo the 800-meter run in 2:42.36 and the 1600-meter run in 5:50.10. conference mark. That means the girts are still in a light bat­ tle with Kalamazoo Christian and Paw Paw McIntyre tossing the discus 89-10. Marissa Ingle was a part of four first place were Haines in the long jump with a mark of 13-11.25. and McIntyre in the discus with a for the conference crown, which will be finishes. She won the 1600-meter run in 5:50.14. the 800-meter run in 237.15. and helped on two of Delton's four first place throw of 86-7.5. Delton swept the relays. Elliott. Goy. Smoczy nski. and Haines took the 800-meter afternoon on the road. 97-40. The Delton relay teams. The 3200-meter relay team of Ingle, nlay in 153.67. Elliott. Alaniz. Imerzel. and Wilfinger won the 400-meter relay in 55.12 boys fell for the first time in the KVA Rachael Williams. Kathryn Goy. and Heather Monday. 7M1 The Delion boys just didn't have the sprint­ Millard won in 11:58.92. The 1600-meter seconds. The day ended with Wilfinger, Haines, relay team of Ingle, Williams, Jordan Haines, Williams, and Smoczynski placing first in the ers to keep up with Pennfield. as the Green and Gold Panthen finished first, second and and Katie Smoczynski took first in 4:28.18. The other winning relay teams were Jessica 1600-meter relay with a time of 4:26.08. third in the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes, Hackett last Wednesday. and first and second in die 110-mcter high Elliott. Kristen Wilfinger. Smoczynski, and Haines in the 800-meter relay with a tune of hurdles. Pennfield also won the 400-. 800-. 153.13, and the 400-meter relay team of Like the girls, the Delton boys swept the relay races. Dan Roberts. Goldsworthy. and 1600-meter relays. Delton's distance runners and field event Elliott, Wilfinger. Alex Alaniz, and Ashley Ouding. and Brian Diaz look the 3200-meter Imerzel with a time of 53.97 seconds. relay in 9:02.13. Anthony Riley. Jordan participants did what they could to pick up the Imerzel, Alaniz, Williams, and Haines also slack. The Maroon and White 3200-meter won individual events for DK. Imerzel took relay team of Leo Bazani, Andrew Ouding, Tom Sigler, and Brad Goldsworthy won in the 100-meter dash in 13.45 seconds. Alaniz In the 800-meter relay. Riley. Ferris, Kyle woo the 100-meter hurdles in 1739. Williams 7:29.81. Ouding. Sex Fetterley, and Sigler swept the woo the 400-meter dash in 1:1235. Haines Wells, and Andy Spencer look first place in 1:39.80. Dan Roberts. Paul Diaz, took the 200-meter dash in 28.78 seconds. Goldsworthy, and Jason Rush woo the l«nn top three spots in the 3200-meter run. with The Delton girts won four of the five field Ouding leading the way in 11:25.89. Dan events, and the first nine races run on the Roberts. Paul Diaz, and Ouding were one. track in their big, 98-39, win over Hackett two and three in the 1600-meter run with Saxons score late against Scots for two league wins events for DK Hogoboom took the high jump Jcnah Windell and Kelly McIntyre picked up the two DK victories in field events, with Wandell clearing 4-3 in the high jump and decided when the Panthers host the KVA tour­ ney next Tuesday beginning at I p.m. The Lion ladies topped Pennfield Monday The Saxons' Amber Main slides safely into home behind Caleodnia catcher Sarah VanVelsen to clinch game on for Hastings during Monday afternoon's O-K Gold Conference double header. (Photo by Perry Hardin) three field events and the 32(K)me*er run at Pennfield. Roberts winning in 459.41. Diaz. Goldsworthy, and Roberts also swept the 800-meter run. Diaz won that race in The team of Millard. Candace VanDyk, Other individual event winners for Delton The Delton boys were 92-45 winners over Ibarra. Zach Mueller, and Ross VanderMeer took the 400-meter relay in 48.52 seconds. meter relay in 354.76 The Panthers drat out the righting Irish in three other events. Ferri* led a sweep of the pate vault by clearing II'. Archer ted a 300- Williams, and Ingle got things stared on the hurdle sweep with hi* time cf 45.10 seconds. track for DK by winning the 3200-meter relay DK swept the 20'j-mcter dash with Spencer in 11:2854. leading the way in 2451. The girts' team had plenty of sprinters, It was a big day for Archer. He vteo won the sweeping the 100-meter dash and the 100- high jump by clearing 6-2, and the <ong jump seconds. DK's other winners on die afternoon were meter hurdles. Alaniz led Delton in the 100 at 17-725. hurdles with a time of 17.39 seconds. Ashley to push across the game tying run. Amber Kyle Ferris in the pole vault by clearing 11-6. Imerzel won the 100-meter dash in 13.29. Delton's other victon were Goldsworthy in the 400-meter dash (53-91 seconds) and Tyler win a couple different ways in Monday after- Main slid into home plate to score the game Tyler Smith threw the shot 43-85 to win that It was the first of two victories for Alaniz. ooon's O-K Gold Conference double header winning run. event, and Nick Archer won the long jump by She also took first in the pcle vault by clear­ going 18-5.75. ing 7-6. The Saxon softball team showed it could Halle Terrel improved her season record to with Caledonia. The host Saxons won game one 4-3 in the 4-4 pitching for the Saxons, and also had one final at-bat. then ended the second game after of two Saxon doubles along with teammate only six innings thanks to their 20-6 victory. Kelly Vincent Game one was a tight back and forth coo­ In all, the Saxons managed a dozen hits in lest Caledonia took the lead in the top of the first, but die Saxons came back to tie it in the game one. Hastings only had one more hit than th*! in home half of the inning. game two, but six Fighting Scot enun and six The Fighting Scots look it back with a sin­ gle run in the second inning, but Hastings 2:13.42. Goldsworthy even took the 400meter dash, crossing the finish line in 5351 Delton girls won everything except for Smith in the discus (110-83). This Saturday, the Panthers will participate in the Division 3 regional tournament at Katce Hogoboom and Ingle also won two Godwin Heights High School in Wyoming. walks by Caledonia starting pitcher Holly Denton helped the Saxons score 20 runs. responded again. This lime Hastings would The game was tight until the final two score a pair of runs in the bottom of the third innings. The Saxons took an 8-6 lead into the sixth, then scored seven runs in the top of the to pull ahead 3-2. The game remained that way until the first half of the seventh when Caledonia was able inning and five more in the top of the seventh to put the mercy rule into effect. A Brandi Sutfin double was one of the 13 Saxon hits. Caledonia didn’t have too bad a time at the plate in game two, all five of its hits were extra base hits including a home run by Nicole Cook. Kadee Kun earned the win for Hastings with one strike out The Saxons will host this weekend's Barry County Invitational, with Maple Valley, Runners set records during 7-3 season Delton Kellogg, and Thornapple Kellogg. then travel to face Gull Lake on Monday. The 2005 Hastings Middle School boys* track and field team recently finished a successful season with a 7-3 dual meet record and earned a runner-up trophy at the Hamilton Relays. Team members are, front from left. Jacob Bailey, Josh Welch, Paul Lloyd, Brad Keeler, Luke Mansfield, Josh Kendall, Aaron Wright, Dan Mikolajczyk, Matt Cathcart Robert Parrish, second row, Darrell Slaughter, Seth Parker, Luke Howell, Keith Anderson, Troy Dailey, Josh Lloyd, Jerry WBavize, Dans Schds, Coby Wilcox, Tom Kenfield, Carson King, Jason Baum, third row, manager Rachel Clevenger, Dylan Downs, Josh Dunkettierger, Komar Haney, James Moray, Gordon Conley, Jon Gieseler, Ryan Pennington, Jason Eddey. Marshall Warren, Philip Watson, Nathan Ford, Jeered Rambin, Blake Baird, back, assistant coach Steve Collins, head coach Tim Newsted, Dustin Bateson, Jake Stockham, Philip VanZyl. John Olin, Robert Cathcart, Jason Heinrich, Tim Stanton, Dustin Glaser. Ryan Burgdorf, Luke Hubbell, Nick Eaton, and Nick Shuster. The team broke three school records Ryan Burgdorf in the 100-meter dash (11.8 seconds), John Olin in the 800meter run (2:15.6), and the 3200-meter relay team of Luke Hubbell. Dm Mikdajczyk, Dustin Bateson, and ONn (958.4). The Saxons’ Kadee Kurt lunges back away from the ball during Monday after­ noon's double header with the Fighting Scots from Caledonia. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Saxon netters clean up versus Cedar Springs ICongitenS •new menu and longer summer hours' •eUuleoa access * •music schedule* •fresh roasted and brewed coffee* www.atategrounds.com creating a connected community Mutt Schild V You're a state qualifier In Freestyle Wrestling 115#! We will see you at Kelloqg Arena. Saturday, May 21,10 a.rn Stoueyard of Yankee Springs to McKJbbta's Cor Sates, dnee 1934 te beautiful Yankee Springs Recreational Park. Look for testion at over 100 large boulders, 100s ot hand picked Michigan fiddstooes, pudding stones with N.' Love, Family & Friends First singles player Mark VanderVeen was only a few points from making it a Saxon sweep in *he team's O-K Gold cross-over contest against Cedar Springs Tuesday after­ noon. VanderVeen lost a tough three set match to the Red Hawks lop player 6-4. 5-7. 4-6. but the rest of his teammates cleaned up for a 7­ 1 victory. At second singles J. J. Quick won easily 6­ 0, 6-2. Alex McMillan jumped on the band­ wagon and won 6-0,6-1 at third singles. Josh Johnson was a 6-1, 6-2 winner at fourth singles. On the doubles side, the one doubles team of Paul Wanland and Steve Peurach won 6-1, Loans for Every Home. 6-3. The second doubles team of Eric Frith and Nate Frame dusted their opponents 6-1, 6-0. Joey Gibson and Brian Cottrell at third doubles and Brad Mead and Josh Newell at fourth doubles both won by default. Holland and Holland Christian High At MainStreet Savings Bank, we realize that every home is not the same. Nor is every home buyer exactly the same. That is why we don’t try to force everyone into the same home loan. MainStreet looks at your situation, the home you want, and works at finding a way to say “yes”. 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Both were called upon to make their The Caledonia sophomore turned in a great performance shooting the day’s top score, an 18-hole O-K Gold Conference Schaner’s teammates, sophomore Sara Championship meet. The 84 icd the Fighting Scots to their second-consecutive O-K Gold and Thomapple Kellogg senior Lindsey 84. at the Leatherman and senior Katie Leatherman, mores Sara Leatherman and Schaner over­ scores count as freshman on last year’s O-K Gold championship team. “You’ve got to grind. You’ve got to battle," said Wagner. “1 told my kids, you’re going to hit bad shots. Everybody is going to have bad holes. I saw Carolyn after her double-double, and she had a big smile on her face. She got on and birdied the next one.” Caledonia swept the six O-K Gold Conference jamborees this season and its top four teamed up to shoot a 349 Tuesday. Senior Brooke Ziesemer added the team’s fourth score, a 91. earning the Scots’ top four golfers each a spot in the top ten in the league “This was the first day that our number one. Katie, didn’t play that good, but every­ body behind her picked it up." said Wagner. “They all have been playing pretty good, just not at the same time. I’m really happy with The Saxons’ Dannie Prough sends a wedge shot out of the sand to within just a couple feet of the cup on the par-3 13th hole Tuesday afternoon at the Meadows. (Photo by Brett Bremer) that score. There are some gixxl teams in our finished 21 strokes behind in second place, league." Thomapple Kellogg had three golfers fin­ ish in the top ten. Behind VandcnBerg, sec­ with a 187. While the results were the same at the top. Wayland finished in third place with a 199. followed by South Christian 205. Hastings 214, and Holland Christian 223. from Caitlin some new faces contributed for each team. Fluke led the Saxons with a 44. followed Chamberlin, a 94 from Heather Hawkins, and Whitney Moll provided the Fighting Scots a 107 from Allison Sager. fourth best score (45) and Natalie Hoag tied by Meredith 53. Brooke Koons 56. and Sarah Frantz 61. ond-place TK got an 88 The Trojans finished with a team total of 376. and were followed by Wayland 396. South Christian 413. Holland Christian 423. Hastings 439, and Wyoming Park 652. teammate Hawkins for TK’s third best score of the day (52). Ahead of Moll for Caledonia. Katie Leatherman shot a 39. Ziesemer and Schaner 105. Nikki Meredith and Dannie Prough added 41 ’s. TK was added 110’s for the Saxons, and Amanda VandcnBerg added a 42. Hastings was led by Erin Fluke, who shot a paced by Chamberlin’s 41. The Saxors tuned-up for the final Gold matches by traveling to face Gull Lake at Stonehedge Golf Course last Thursday, but fell to the Blue Devils 224 to 21*7. Fluke shot a 51 for Hastings. Koons 54. Hurless 58. and Meredith a 61. Gull Lake was led by Jessica Capron’s 46. Hurless shot a 114. Wayland’s Jessica DeWitt shot an 89 for the best score by a player not from TK or Caledonia. She placed sixth overall. Holland Hast ngs' Erin Fluke sends grass flying as she blasts her way out of the rough along the 14th hole during Tuesday’s O-K Gold Championship match at the Meadows on the campus of Grand Valley State University. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Christian’s Lindsey Holst‘ee was seventh with a 90. and Wayland’s Ashley Bleibtrey rounded out the top ten with a 97. Regional founds are next for everyone in the conference. Hastings. Thomapple Kellogg, Caledonia rairairaillllillillilliliEi ATTENTION Hastings High School SENIORS The Annual Graduation Issue of... i&gsBaNNER will be May 26, 2005 Please have your pictures to the J-Ad Graphics office or the high school office by Friday, May 20th •NOTE" If your portraits were done at White’s Photo, they have already furnished us with a copy. and Wayland will be together again Thursday for the Division 2 regional by hosted Vicksburg at Angels Crossing Golf Course. Joining them there will be Battle Creek Lakeview, Benton Harbor, Ch&rlotte, Coldwater. Eaton Rapids, Marshall. Mattawan, Niles. Portage Northern, Gull Lake. St. JostrnjuajUurgis. Three Rivers, and Vicksburg. Hastings faahd coach Bruce Krueger joked around widr the Fighting Scots when he handed them their conference trophy in a cer­ emony outside the clubhouse at the Meadows. "Get used to it," he said. The Scots have yet to be beaten this season in a dual match, and finished second only once, at the Traverse City Invitational. Caledonia completed its sweep of the league jamborees, shooting a 166 on their home course Friday afternoon. The Trojans §1|e!|@]|e1|@I|e1|e1|e1 Cougars win two by one run over Lakewood There is no joy in Lakewood. At least there wasn’t any for the Viking faithful on Monday night at home, as the Viking varsity baseball team dropped a pair of one-run contests to Capital Area Activities Conference foe Lansing Catholic Central. The two losses dropped the Vikings CAAC-3 record to 2-4. "We just take ourselves out of the game and that cust us a league championship," said Lakewood head coach Bob Veitch. “If we LASSO A GREAT RATE! had swept them, which we should of, we could have ended up ir a co-championship with DeWitt, but that ain’t gonna happen." The visiting Cougars took game one of the double header 3-2. then won the nightcap 7­ 6. 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Former Saxon baseball coach Bernie Oom says that former Hastings varsity ball players should start loosening up their arms now and getting in shape for the contest. Practice will begin shortly after 11 a.nt on the newly renovated Johnson Field. Contact Oom with any questions at 765­ 3555. Business & Inbvstry raONEN M05 Tell Your Story... What impact your company, industry or business has on Barr/ County, its growth, quality of Me and survival m the coming years. Advertise in the 2005 Business and Industry Progress Issue Published as an insert to the Hastings Banner tn Spring 2005 The offense did enough to win each game, with Josh Mitchell and Josh Wickham each et perfectly. We’ll even refi­ limited time offer. Call Bernie Ohm. center, gets together with a pair of players. Colin Cruttenden and V VandenBerg, from his 1970 Hastings Saxons varsity baseball team at a recent edition of the Hastings Alumni baseball game. balls, and Brandon Tingley came on in relief and pitched a solid game according to Veitch. Lakewood has a busy end of the week, Use this special issue to tell what part your busuwss plays m creating and maintaining Barry County’s reputation as great place to live and work’ Advertising Charges for Special Section: Full Page....... $455.00 Quarter Page.. .$185.00 HalfPage ....$265.00 Eighth Page ....$135.00 • Spot Color: $60 00 (per color) • Process Color $150.00 (per page) playing two at Haslett this afternoon, then traveling to Lowell on Friday afternoon. The Vikings' district draw has been com­ pleted. Lakewood will face Portland in a Class B pre-district contest at Charlotte Tuesday. May 31. 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Caledonia added two more in their sixth and seventh innings while Hastings scored a single run in the bottom of the seventh to close out the scoring. Curtis and Andy Kelly had two hits apiece The Saxons’ Brandon Sutfin takes a big rip at a pitch during Monday nignt’s double header with Caledonia at home. (Photo by °erry Hardin) Caledonia led by three before the Saxons came to bat. Hastings kept it close for a while. It was 4­ 2 heading into the fifth inning. Hastings made two of its sixth errors in the first half of the inning as Caledonia upped its lead to 7-2. Brandon Sutfin got the Saxon bats going early. He led off the home half of the first with a double, and came around to score on a wild pitch. Caledonia added a single run in the top of the second inning to lead: 4-1. Hastings would then inch closer with a Brenden Curtis home run to left field that made the score 4-2. Saxon pitcher Mike Garrett, after the rough start, settled into a groove and shut out the Scots in the fourth. He did fine until his Delton’s Megan Loveland sprints out of the batter s box with a base hit in Tuesday’s 11-4 DK loss at Pennfield. (Photo by Linda Boyce) in the contest for Hastings. Garrett (4-3) went the distance in the game. In game two. the Scots again jumped to a quick lead and got great pitching from Chad Burrows as they posted a 3-0 lead after two innings, and went on to win 3-2. Kevin Davis (3-2) making the start settled Last Thursday. Galesburg topped the Panthers 8-4. Hannah Goy knocked in three of the four Delton runs with a triple. Patrick and Boss both hit singles for DK. Delton will play a double header at home against St. Phillip High School on Friday, then participate in the Barry County Invitational in Hastings on Saturday along with the host Saxons. Thomapple Kellogg, and Maple Valley. Monday KVA action begins again when the Delton girls host Hackett Catholic Central for a double header. never looked back. Byron Center turned the game i.:to a route with single runs in the fifth, and sixth and three more runs in the seventh. For Hastings in the game the game Sutfin. Teunessen. and Kelly led the team with two Aaron Fortier, a senior at Hastings High School, has accepted both an academic and athletic scholarships from Marian College in Indianapolis. IN. Fortier completed a fantastic career at Hasting High School receiving a variety of awards and recognition for his talents on the soccer field. He earned All-Conference. All­ District. All-Region, and All-State Honors in his senior season while serving as the team captain. He also lead his team in assists and was second in goals helping him win the team’s Offensive MVP award. Currently. Fortier is competing for the Grand Valley Premier Soccer Club in the highly competitive Youth National League which includes the top teams horn all over the Mid-West. “We are very excited about having Aaron join our team in the fall.” said Matt Nirrengarten. Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Marian College. “Aaron is exactly the type of player we try to recruit, he is very strong aca­ demically and will be able to play for us right away. In addition, Aaron possesses the kind of character and personality that we search for in our players. There is no doubt that he will hit the ground running here and I’m sure that he will be as successful in college as he was in high school.’’ hits each. Kelley also had a pair of RBI’s. Griggs and Hurless each had a double for the Saxons. The Saxons finish this week with the Barry County Invitational at home. The Saxons will open otay against Maple Valley at 9 a m., with Thomapplc Kellogg and Delton Kellogg to follow. Monday, the Saxons will be at Gull Lake. Hastings Austin Hurless arrives safely at first base as tt-e ball gets eway from Caledonia first baseman Andrew Schachermeyer. (Photo by Perry Hardin) ^PlaSh' be Sider in and around water. A fun way for kids to learn how to be safer around water. 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Amanda Boss, and Megan Loveland all added singles for the visiting Panthers. due to the delayed start caused by local thun­ derstorms. the Saxons squeezed out a 4 - 0 win with Garrett throw ing a one-hit shut-out. Singles by Sutfin. Andy Griggs, and Matt Teunesscn go: the Saxons a run in the first inning, and that would have been enough with Garrett on the hill. Garrett dominated on the mound, as the teams traded goose-eggs until Hastings added three runs in the top of the fifth inning in the shortened game due to darkness. Griggs keyed the rally with a deep double to right-centei. he would score on another Tcunessen single. After a stolen base. Teunessen scored on a single from Kelly. Garrett eventually singled home Kelly. Garrett would then set the side down in order to finish off the game and the Saxons would at least earn a split with Byron Center. 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Brooks had just helped the Lion 1600meter relay team to victory in 3:36.50. although the Eagles didn't send a boys team to the starting line with the meet already out of reach. The win clinches a perfect 7-0 regular sea­ son for the Lion boys, and they'll head into next Wednesday’s league meet al Webberville as the favorites. The Maple Valley girls also finished an undefeated SMAA regular season Tuesday, topping the Eagles 108 to 43. It would have been a stretch coming in to think that the boys’ meet wouldn't come down to that 1600-meter relay race. ’’Everybody stepped up today. We were on top of our game today." said Lincoln. Before the meet if we could have flipped a coin. (Olivet head) coach (Dean) Peters and I joked, that’s who would have won.” The Lions managed to pull out victories in the events that could have gone either way. and piled up second, third, and fourth place points in the throws to spark the victory . "There were probably seven events that we knew we were going to win. and seven we knew they were going to win.” said Lincoln. "Then, there were four or five up in the air and the kids came through.” Maple Valley’s boys won ten of the 17 events, including three of the four relays. The Lions' 800-meter relay team won in I -.37.00. and the 400-meter relay team edged out the Eagle team by nearly four seconds in 45.80. Olivet’s Blake Walters won big in the throws, by seven and a half feet in the shot put and by 10-2 in the discus, ine throws earned five points f' r hi., team in each event, but the Lions earned six of their own sweeping the next three spots. Kris Johnson was second in each event. Hr threw the sho* 36-8.5 and the discus 104-2. Johnson was followed by Lance Harvey and Jeremy Riley in the shot put. aiid Matt Gordeneer and Harvey in the discus. Maple Valley dominated the short races. Lincoln had 17 boys run the 100-meter dash. School record holder Adam Lamphere took first place in the event for Valley, crossing the finish line in 11 seconds fiat. Denver Hine was second in 11.50 seconds for the Lions*, and Jason Wood third in 11.60. Lamphere also won the 200-meter dash with a time of 23.10 seconds. Brooks was the 400-meter champion in 52.00 seconds. The Lions also won both hurdle events, with Jason Bearddee taking the HO-meter high hurdles in 16.60 seconds, and Ken Cams the 300metcr intermediate hurdles in 41.39 seconds. Cams was second in the 110’s in 16.60. Olivet swept the lop four places in the high jump, with Matt Kirby winning by clearing 6*. but the Lions took the long jump and pole v»ult. Denver Hine went 20-4.5 for the long jump victory, while Gordeneer won the pole vault by clearing 12-9. Next up for the Lions is the Division 3 regional meet on Saturday at Laingsburg High School. The Lion ladies have finished high enough in the past two regional meets to cam themselves a spot in the MITCA team track and field finals, and have a good chance of doing it again no matter how humble their coach is. “It’s how you perform on that day. and we have to perform.” said Lion girls’ coach Gary Hamilton after his team’s dominating per­ formance against Olivet. “We think we’ll be in the running.” Lincoln thinks his team has a chance of winning the regional too. “if things get goofy. If we run well and we all do what we are capable of doing." Olivet’s girls won just three events against Valley’s, the long jump, the 400-meter relay, and the 3200-meter run where the Lions did­ n't put a girl out on the track. “I think we performed well.” said Hamilton. “We knew unless Olivet had a great day. we'd be in good shape today.” Maple Valley senior Tara Gordenski strains to pull herself over the bar in her sec­ ond attempt at clearing 9’ during Tuesday afternoon’s Southern Michigan Athletic Association dual at Olivet High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lion senior Amy Abbott had her usual vic­ tory filled performance. She won the 100meter hurdles in 15.60 seconds, the 100-meter dash in 12.90. and the 300-meter low hurdles in 48.40. Tessa Robles. Amy Joostberns. and Jenny Ellison all won two individual events. Robles won the 800-meter run in 2:37.50 and 1600meter run in 5:48.70. Ellison and Joostberns shaved first place in the high jump by clearing 5* in two tries. Joostberns also won the discus with a throw of 102-5. and Ellison the 200meter dash in 27.40 seconds. Other individual winners for Lions were Dhan idle Tobias in the 400-meter dash (1:03.60). Tara Gordenski in the poie vault (9’), and Kayleigh Browne in the shot put (33-9.5). Maple Valley girls won the 3200-meter relay in 11.38.20. the 1600-meter relay in 4:26.90. and the 800-meter relay in 1:53.5O. Hits or not, Delton wins two straight in the KVA Maple Valley junior Dan Brooks takes off with the baton in the 1600-meter relay Tuesday afternoon at Olivet, after taking the hand-off from teammate, sophomore. Jarrod Brooks. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lately, it hasn’t mattered if the Deiton Kellogg Panthers hit the ball or not in Kalamazoo Valley Association (KVA) action. Delton improved its conference record to 5-4 with a win over Pennfield Tuesday after­ noon on the road and a win at home last Thursday against Galesburg-Augusta. The DK boys scored seven runs in both games, but managed ten hits against the Green and Gold Panthers from Pennfield and just three in the win over the G-A Rams. DK had to come from behind in each vic­ tory. winning Tuesday afternoon 7-5. Delton took a 2-0 lead in the first inning Tuesday, cart Pennfield came back with three runs in the third to take the lead. With the help of some Pennfield errors, the Delton boys pushed across five runs in the fifth to pull way ahead, then held on as Pennfield scored two more times in the sev­ enth inning. Brandon Butzirus earned the win for DK. striking out two and allowing only two hits. Tyler Blacken came on to earn the save. Butzirus. Brett Bissett. and Steven Scoby had two hits apiece for the Panthers. Corrie Latta and Nathan Farrell each had a single, and Blacken blasted a home run. Delton is 10-8 overall. DK scored five runs without a hit in the bottom of the fifth inning Thursday, and eventually outlasted Galesburg-Augusta 7-6. For four innings the Panthers and Rams battled through a 0-0 tie last Thursday, until Galesburg broke the game open with four runs in top of the fifth. Some solid defense behind starting pitcher Blacken helped Delton keep the game scoreless in the early innings. After a lead-off triple by the Rams Danny Trayer in the top of the third. Blacken forced the next two runners into a ground-out and a fly-out. Trayer on his way home from third was gunned down at the plate to end the inning on a nice relay between left fielder Butzirus and third baseman Farrell to catcher Jordan Smith. Delton Kellogg left fielder Brandon Butzirus knocks a single to center field in the fourth inning of last Thursday’s Kalamazoo Valley Association win over GalesburgAugusta. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Butzirus also made a fine diving grab in left to end the Rams’ four run rally in the top of the fifth inning with a runner stranded at third base. With the Rams up 4-0. four errors, two walks, a hit batter, and a sacrifice ground-out by Brian Springer allowed Delton to take a 5­ 4 lead in the bottom of the fifth. The Rams took the lead back in the first half of the sixth with a pair of runs. Springer came up big again in the bottom of die sixth, getting his second RBI on a oneout single to give Delton the lead back at 7-6. Corrie Latta led off the inning with a walk, then moved to third on a double by Blacken. Derek Caldwell drove Latta home with a fly ball to center, and Springer's single brought Blacken in to score. Latta took the mound for the top of the sev­ enth and mowed down the Rams, striking out their last two batters to earn the save. Blacken. Springer, and Butzirus had the three Delton hits. Blacken earned the win allowing nine hits while striking out three. Trayer took the loss for G-A. Delton will go for its second win of the season over the Kalamazoo Christian Comets when they travel to Kalamazoo this after­ noon. Monday the Panthers host Hackett in the KVA. then travel to South Haven for a non-con ferenee contest on Tuesday. The Panthers will take part in the Barry County Invitational this Saturday at Hastings, with the host Saxons. Maple Valley Lions, and Thomapple Kellogg Trojans. 616-4S7-9452 C aledonia construction, Inc. For Sale By Builder As the dust settles a* .tome plate. Panther catcher Jordan Smith and Galesburg-Augusta’s Michael Tiayer look up to see the umpire pump his right fist in the air as Trayer is called out to end the top of the third inning Thursday afternoon at DKHS. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 19. 2005 - Page 23 TK girls runners-up after conference meet Saxon boys and girls slip in final O-K Gold track standings by David T. Young Editor It was a rough and lengthy O-K Gold Conference meet, except for the Caledonia boys and South Christian girls. The Fighting Scots won the boys’ meet over the two days. Thursday and Monday, to earn a league co-championship with Wayland. was fourth in the dual meet season, soTK was able to finish ahead of the Fighting Scots in the final standings. The biggest news of the night for the host Trojans was a conference record performance in the 1600-meter relay when Kersta Gustafson. Ashley VandcrMeer, Rebecca Winchester and Chancy Robinson hooked up Armstrong a 5:08.18. Both are good bets to place in the top five at the Division II slate meet next month. Also scoring lots of points for the Trojans was Jessica Flaska. who was runner-up in the long jump at 15-10. second in the 100-meter high hurdles in 16.42 seconds, anchored the third place 400-meter relay quartet with Nikki Smith. VandcrMeer and Kim Williamson, and she checked in fourth in the 300-meter low hurdles in 49.19 seconds. Junior Chaney Robinson had another big day. Besides anchoring the conference record 1600 relay, she was second in the open 400 in a blistering 59.8 seconds, less than four-tenths of a second behind South’s Kaitlin Diemer. daughter of Olympic medalist Brian Diemer. Robinson also was fourth in the 100 and fifth in die 200. A x^,Lwti I Erica Peschel finished second in the shot put with a toss of 33-6.5. Kersta Gustafson Hastings’ Joel Maiville edges out South Christian's Heknenga by less less Sian a tenth of a second to win the conference title in the 100-meter dash. and Bethany Kitzrow went two-three in the pole vault at 8-8 and 8-0, respectively. The other point was scored by the 3200- meter relay quartet of Kitzrow, Emily Nyland. Holly Smith and Sam Bell, with a time of 10:55.54. \ A runner-up finish in the 400-meter relay was the highlight of the evening for the Hastings girls. Nicole Moser. Jaime Fisher. Katie Lawrence and Deanna Hill combined efforts to cross the finish line in 54.2 seconds, just .06 second slower than Caledonia's win­ ning foursome. Tasia Thompson took third in the high jump by clearing 4-10. Natalie Pennington recorded a fifth in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:25.64. The 1600-meter relay quartet \ of Amy Ingle, Pennington, Lawrence and Jamie VanBoven was fourth with a time of 4:19.56. The Saxon boys’ team collected 54.5 team points, trailing Caledonia's 136.5, Way land's 107. South Christian's 79 and Byron Center’s 66. South Christian's Lori Bvigess crosses the finish line first in the 800-meter run, but the surprise in this race was Thomapple Kellogg's Rebecca Winchester sneaking past Wayland ace Jessica Armstrong for second. The finals had to be postponed until Monday because of inclement weather. Both Hastings squads slipped below where they finished in the final dual meet standings to have their final overall placings slip a bit. The Saxon boys, after finishing third in the dual meet season with a 5-2 record, had to set­ tle for fifth in the league meet and wound up fourth overall. The girls were dead last when the smoke cleared Monday evening at Thomapple Kellogg High School's track and they fell to seventh overall. Host Middleville’s girls finished third Monday night with 81 team points and was able to retain its hold on second place overall behind champ South Christian, perhaps one «f the strongest girls’ track teams ever fielded in the amference. South went unbeaten in its seven duals and then racked up 159 points in the league meet to run away with the overall title. Caledonia was runner-up with 86. but it The Saxons’ Nicole Moser winds up to unleash the discus during Thursday afternoon's field events at the O-K Gold Conference Championship meet in Middleville. (Photo by Perry Hardin) for a 4:07.84 clocking. The key was coach Tammy Benjamin pulling sophomore distance ace Maiville added a third in the 200 in 13.54 sec­ onds and anchored the 40T’-meter relay team, which finished fourth r< 46.31 seconds. His teammates were DJ. Falconer. Vic Gowell and Greg Woodmansee. Schwartz, Brian McKcough, Moore and Ford took fourth in the 1600 relay in 3:34.59. Burghdoff ran a gutsy 3200. leading at the halfway mark before finally settling for fifth place in 10:28.77. Schwartz and Miller fin­ ished fifth and sixth in the 400 with respective times of 53.93 and 54.24 seconds. Neil Moore took fourth in a very competitive 800 run in 2:02.81, Woodmansee tied TK’s David Fmkbeiner for sixth in the 200 with a 23.84, Eric Gillespie was fourth in the discus with a throw of 126-04. and Astin King captured fourth in the 300-meter low hurdles in 43.17 seconds. Falconer. Miller. Jared Ford and Woodmansee were sixth in the 800 relay in 1:38.0. Despite scoring only 26 points, Middleville had some big moments, too. Troy Rock crossed the finish line second in the open 400 in 53.33 seconds and teammate Two particularly superlative performances were turned in, however, for Hastings. The 3200-meter relay team of Brandon Jack Janose was fourth in 53.69 , Mike went 16.11 seconds in the 110-meter high hurdles Schwartz, Tom Miller, Rusty Burghdoff and Neil Moore was conference champion with a time oL&23.95. -........ o ■■■- ■ Joel Maiville picked up the other league to take fourth. Rock was sixth in the 100 at 11.69 seconds. Despite the disappointing day. both Hastings track squads showed a great deal of championship by crossing the finish line first in the 100-meter dash in just 11.29 seconds. improvement over a year ago. Winchester from the 3200-meter run and resting her for the relay. Winchester would have placed as high as third in the 3200, but her added presence in the relay was enough not only for a first place, but also a record-breaking effort. Winchester also took some personal pride in finishing sec­ ond in the 800-meter run at 2:22.01. behind Sailor ace Lori Burgess, but eight-tenths of a second ahead of Jess Armstrong of Wayland. She also took a third in the open 1600 with a more than respectable time of 5:12.63, it’s just that Burgess had a scorching 5:02.95 and Gwd Opening ‘ GRAND OPENING SPECIALS! m Kent JMM WED., MAY 25 20% Off Lift Chairs 9 AM to 2 PM CareLinc Pennock Homecare Services Home Medical Equipment & Supply 602 W. State Street, Hastings (Next to Pennock Homecare Services) 606 W. State Street, Hastings (269) 948-2425 (269) 945-1686 CareLinc Home Medical Equipment is proud to announce it has been chosen as the new preferred provider for home medical and respiratory' equipment at Pennock Hospital. We are honored to serve the citizens of the greater Barry County area with superior service and a full line of home respiratory and medical equipment. 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May 19. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Bauer Nature Sanctuary dedicated, open to public color. After the dedication, attendees took nature hikes to view these special vistas. SWMLC board members and naturalists Dr. Paul D. Olexia and Jason Cherry led the hikes. Bauer, a conservationist, enjoyed the panoramic vistas along High Banks Creek and decided to protect the property by keep­ ing it natural. The Bauers* great-nephew. Chip Marx, shared his remembrances. "This is a really beautiful spot, and it was a special place for Max and Millie. They came here often. Turning it into a nature sanctuary is a perfect celebration of who they were. It was such a logical step for them to transfer this property to a great organization like the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy to be protected forever." Goebel said Bauer loved the sound of the gurgling springs so much that in his last year, because lie was no longer able to walk the steep ravines to the springs, Goebel and wife Alberta walked it for Bauer. They taperecorded the sounds and brought the recorded gurgling springs back for Bauer to enjoy. Goebel recalled. "Max loved animals of all kinds, especially deer and birds. He fed birds all year long, and had a special feeder built. 1 would sometimes help him lug 50-pound bags of bird seed to that feeder. He also had special lean-to shelters built for deer. Max would put ears of com for the deer to eat under the shel­ ters.' SWMLC volunteers held several workdays to complete trails so that the sanctuary would be easily accessible to the public through a quarter mile upper loop and a quarter mile lower loop at the base of the steep "high banks" that give High Banks Creek its name. The Gertrude McPharlin Bauer Nature Sanctuary is located on the west side of Banyville Road, about half mile south of M­ 79. four miles west of Nashville, and seven miles east of Hastings Ixxik for the nature sanctuary sign and a mowed parking area just beyond the sign. Hie SWMLC helps people protect the local wild and scenic places they care most about The organization was founded in 1991 as a non-profit membership organization dedicat­ ed to preserving land and scenic areas in the nine southwest Michigan counties (Allegan. Barry. Berrien. Branch. Calhoun. Cass. Kalamazoo. St. Joseph and Van Buren). The SWMLC currently protects more than 5.300 acres through the efforts of five staff. 130 vol­ unteers and 1.120 household memberships. The organization also provides opportunities for education, research, outdoor recreation and nature study. For more information, call the SWMLC at (269) 324-1600 or visit their web site at www.SWMLC.org. Former Angell-Bauer Trust Board members (from left) Alberta Goebel. Mel Goebel, Chip Marx, SWMLC Executive Director Peter Ter Louw and Chuck Bauer. The Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy formallj dedicated a 20-acre nature preserve near Nashville and opened it to the public Saturday. May 7. The Gertrude McPharlin Bauer Nature Sanctuary was gifted to SWMLC when the Angell-Bauer Trust dissolved in 2004. This natural area was beloved by former Bany County Prosecuting attorney Max Bauer and his wife. Mildred (Millie) Angell Bauer, who set up the Angel I-Bauer Trust. The sanctuary was named for Bauer’s rpother, Gertrude McPharlin Bauer. During the formal dedication. Delton resi­ dent and former Trust Board member Melvin Goebel said. "With more and more open spaces disappearing in Barry County, the pub­ lic will need nature sanctuaries such as this one to come to and be able to commune or relate with nature. There isn’t any doubt in my mind that Max and Millie would be extreme­ ly pleased that this parcel of land will be pre­ served inperpetuity under the auspices of the SWMLC." About 35 people attended the ceremony, including former Trust Board members Chuck Bauer, grandson of Gertrude McPharlin Bauer. Chip Marx, great-nephew of Max and Millie Bauer: and Mel and Alberta Goebel, long-time friends of Max and Millie Bauer. At the formal dedication, a large cedar sign, sand-blasted and painted, was unveiled and installed. This property described as beautiful and serene, contains a wetland and a woodland, with steep ravines that drop 100 feet. Many beech and maple trees arc over two feet in diameter, and there are more than 20 species of trees. The preserve is particularly beautiful during the spring wildflower display and vibrant during autumn when leaves change We found the perfect vehicle for Andrea. Let us find one for you. 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Sprague, chairnun of the erfoe. aaM at haiat one representative will be on hand to discass the tribe's plans for a casi(0 81 the old Ampro budding at die Bstifcy exit on US.-I31, regarded as the « been placed in a federal trust IS. Bureau of Indian Affairs, he way for the plans for a gamDespite opposition from the Grand Rtp*iris Aiea Chamber of Commerce, sev­ eral Mae htamken aad congressmen and despite trie threat of a lawsuit, the tribe plans to continue with the project with either a CUss Two or Class Three and then op and operating. As usual, those attending may bring their own lunch or light face may be pur­ chased at die hall. The Heatings City Band is getting ready to return to Fish Hatchery Part in ■ Haabngst for fflB3lhcr summer season of oak in the part. faStfeeied muticiacs are encouraged to dust off tbetr instruments and get ready to start rehearsals at the Hastings High School Band Room oo Tuesday evenings. May 31. lune 7,14,21 and 28 and July 5. AB Rehearsals are at 7 pm. Musicians need not call ahead, just come to the first by Marcie Westover Staff Writer Hastings High School’s graduating Class of 2005 will be sent off into the world Friday night “without a prayer." Superintendent Christopher Cooley has confirmed. Instead of the traditional prayer at the commencement ceremony Friday night, there instead will be welcoming and closing com­ ments. During the welcome there will be a “time of reflection” for students, family and com­ munity guests. Hastings High School Principal Tim Johnston said they were directed by legal counsel not to have a religious invocation and benediction at this year’s graduation. He said several students had approached him about the legality of having prayer at graduation. The students who brought up the issue said they only wished to inform the public of potential problems and did not want to tarnish their graduation day. School officials then decided to check with their attorney to get definite answers on the issue, "the school was informed that voting to have the “prayer" by the senior class is not appropriate procedure. Lisa Swem, who is an attorney with the district’s counsel from the Thrun, Maatch and Nordberg law firm of Lansing, explained to the school district the current legal standard on the issue. The school cannot have an invocation and benediction without violating the cunent legal standard. The 1992 U.S. Supreme Court decision (Lee v. Weisman) ruled that prayers at graduating violated the “Establishment Clause.” Swem noted it didn’t mailer if students or by Marcie Westover Staff Writer The Book of Golden Deeds award was presented to journalist Elaine Gilbert for her involvement in the community that “rein­ forces our passion for the work we do,” Louise Hurless said at the Mayor Exchange luncheon Wednesday at YMCA Camp Algonquin. Hurless, when presenting the annual Book of Golden Deeds award, sponsored by the Exchange Club of Hastings, made some remarks explaining why Gilbert was this year’s choice. “Her actions speak far beyond the written word.” Hurless said, “She has compassion and sincerity for her community involve­ ment.” Gilbert has been a faithful community vol­ unteer. active in a variety of crucial Barry County areas, including as a reporter and cur- See GILBERT, page 3 Attorney Amy McDowell will continue to practice in Hastings after the merger with her father's law office. City Attorney McDowell to resign post Louise Hurless (right) presents the Book of Golden Deeds award to this year s recipient, Elaine Gilbert. Hastings grad suffers critical wounds in Iraq nd event will he forthcoming. See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 See PRAYER, page IS Elaine Gilbert wins Book of Golden Deeds For patrons who are anxious to mart their cahadars. concerts once again will be <a Wednesday evenings at 7 pan. in the part. The dates are June 8.15.22 and Wand July 6. Of special note will be a picnic pope concert ai the Kellogg Community College Hastings campus on the evening of Jnjr 8. Mote information on this spe­ JB«»y County reskJcntx got rid of the hdXMdova waste products that have been wwmtoting under their kitchen rinks and in their barat, baaementi xnd garages. They brought them to the sheep, goat and twine bent at die Barry Expo Center oo M-37 aad turned them over to the la at Drug and Laboratory Disposal >) of Plainwell. Workers said day's collection was typical, with lor, of paints, pamt thinners, antifreeze. pesticides, herbicides and a few mystery bottles and boxes with the labels long gone. Motor oil. radioactive material, explosives or latex paints were not per­ mitted to be collected. People brought in small batteries from toys and cameras. Saturday's collection did not take car batteries, but people were told to lake them to Padnos in Hastings. More than 1 JOO tires were brought in for recycling. They will be taken to Elkhart. Ind., where they will be shredded an official lead the prayer, “a prayer is a prayer, at a school sponsored ceremony.” In the Lee v. Weisman federal case, it stat­ ed, “Today we reaffirm that principle (of sep­ aration of church and state), holding that the Establishment Clause forbids state sponsored prayers in public school settings, no matter how nondenominational the prayers may be.” It doesn’t matter if it is student-initiated or student led, prayer is still legally regarded as unconstitutional. After the 1992 decision, there were cases in other states that dealt with many other aspects of the issue. The cases all had a con­ sistent response and couldn’t get past the con­ cept of separation of church and state. Meanwhile, however, many parents and students in the community are saddened at Would you care for a joust? Members of the Society for Creative Anachronism will present a program "A Look at Medieval Life" at 2 p.m. Wednesday. June 8. at the Barry County courthouse lawn to kick off the Hastings Public Library's summer reading program. Members of the non-profit organization will make their presentation to start this summer's "Dragons, Dreams & Daring Deeds' series on Wednesday afternoons through July 30. For more information, call 945-4263. or read nex" Tuesday's edition of the Reminder (File photo by Perry Hardin) by MoUy BenningffeW J-Ad Graphics Intern Tom Carpenter, a 1980 graduate of Hastings High School, is recovering in a San Antonio. Texas, hospital after suffering criti­ cal wounds while serving in Iraq. Two weeks ago, while serving in the U.S. military in Fallujah. Carpenter rail over an anti-tank mine while riding in a military vehi­ cle along one of the most dangerous roads in Iraq. Carpenter was critically injured and was transferred from Iraq to Germany to Texas. He has suffered from an amputated right leg. severe damage to his lower left leg. an ampu­ tated left foot and several broken ribs. The driver was not hurt in the incident. Carpenter, who was classified first ser­ geant with an E-8 ranking (the closest to being an officer, which has an E-9 ranking), enlisted in the Marines out of high school, took took a year off and then joined the Army in 1985. He was scheduled for retirement in December. Close friend Gary Newton said. “He want­ ed to be a soldier, he felt a duty to serve our country." Though the military played an important role in Carpenter's life, he also has been “a good dad” and has had a genuine relationship with his wife. “They were in love with each other." Newton said, adding that Carpenter’s family is extremely important to him. He “always incorporated his kids and wife” into his life.” While spending time with his children, he enjoyed duck and pheasant hunting, motorcy­ cling and building things. Newton said. See SOLDIER, page 16 by Heather A. Retd Staff Writer Amy McDowell has announced her resig­ nation as city attorney effective July 15, but stresses she is not leaving Hastings or Barry County. She plans to continue to practice in Hastings as she has been, but is merging with her father’s practice, based out of St. Joseph, and will have two offices from which to serve her clients. “This is a decision I do not make lightly, for I have thoroughly enjoyed working as counsel for the city these past 12 months. Our firm is merging with my father's practice in St. Joseph, and branching out into other areas of Southwest Michigan in order to accommo­ date our growing client base.” said McDowell in her letter of resignation. “My practice has become increasingly spe­ cialized in the areas of bankruptcy, criminal and family law, and has expanded to the point where I feel that I soon will be unable to devote the time necessary to represent the city.” McDowell’s letter continued, “because I believe that every client deserves an appro­ priate amount of my time. I am having to take more and more time away from my family to meet the needs of my clients.” McDowell was appointed city attorney in the spring of 2004 when Stephanie Fekkes was named interim Barry County Probate Judge. She was selected from a number of candidates even though her bid was the high­ est. In another separate announcement. First Ward City Councilnun Joe Bleam officially told the council he is resigning from the City Council because of his move to outside of the city limits. Bleam. who has served on the council for more than a dozen years, said he will still continue to be involved in county business, including the Barry County Transit, of which is continues as director. The council soon will appoint his tempo­ rary replacement until the next city election can be held. In other business Monday evening, the City Council: • Held a second second public hearing to solicit comments about the downtown park­ ing special assessment district and the certi­ fied assessment roll. Barry County Surveyor Brian Reynolds was the only downtown business owner to speak during the public hearing. While he said he supported the need for a special assessment, he voiced concerns abcat the structure of the criteria used to determine each business owner’s share. Reynolds itemized his concerns over the criteria in a letter to the City Council, City Manager Jeff Mansfield, City Assessor Jackie Timmerman and Mayor Bob May. This was See CITY COUNCIL, page 6 �Page 2 - Thursday. May 26. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Courtney Wakley The Hastings High School Class of 2005 has produced a group of top ten acadenmic students that besides being outstanding aca­ demically. has been active in the communi­ ty A brief skethch of the accomplishments of the students, who will graduate with their classmates Friday night, is as follows: • Kristin Pufpaff earned a 4.149 grade point average and is the daughter of Brian and Suzanne Pufpaff. She has been involved with the Michigan Fiber Festival as a trustee on the board of directors and as a committee chair. Pufpaff was involved in Science Olympiad and the Excel Club. She partici­ pated in Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) and earned state honor­ able mention accolades in 2002-2003. Pufpaff also v-as on the varsity swimming team, junior varsity volleyball and junior varsity soccer. She is a member of the National Honor Society. She plans to attend Cornell University and major in animal science in preparation tor her career in veterinary medicine. Her long range goals are to become a veterinari­ an and "be happy." • Curtis Krallman earned a 4.064 grade point average and is the son of Shane and Diane Krallman. He selected an academic highlight as when he earned two “5" ratings for his advanced placement history and advanced placement biology tests. Krallman has been active in the Excel Club, were he was treasurer. He was also a member of the Science Olympiad. Quiz Bowl and participated in the MITES compe­ tition. Other community service activities have included March of Dimes. Walk for Warmth, Excel Club bake sales and "Toys for Tots." Krallman also visited Tendercare helping to keep residents company. For the Excel Club, he sold toothbrushes to help prevent child abuse and participated in Red Ribbon Week. Krallman plans to attend Western Michigan University and major in aeronau­ tical engineering. A "long, long range goal" for Krallman is to retire early and travel the world. • Sarah Frantz earned a 4.043 grade point average and is the daughter of Randy and Lois Frantz. She participated in Business Professionals of America and served as president for two years. Other school activities have included Youth in Government. National Honor Society, golf, school newspaper writer, year­ book. basketball and photography club. Among her academic honors are the Academic Excellence Award and Student of the Month, Frantz was very active in the school musi«. als "South Pacific." "Annie Get Your Gun" and "Guys and Dolls." In the area of community activities. I rani/ participated in the South Dakota Mission trip to Pine Ridge Reservation, din­ ner at Ronald McDonald Children's Hospital. Rotary Leadership Camp. Community Spelling Bee. Relay for Life Tim Frey Sarah Frantz and in a church youth group at Emmanuel Episcopal. She helped with the Commission on Aging’s Miles for Meals program for 15 years. Frantz plans to attend Michigan State University’s Honors College. Long range goals would be to travel to various parts of the world and spend time learning and expe­ riencing other cultures • Amanda Hurless earned a 4.043 grade point average and is the daughter of Deb Straley and Jerry and Louise Hurless. She worked hard to cam a “5" on the APUSH Board. Hurless has been involved in many school activities, including cross country, golf. Excel Club, Business Professionals of America and Science Olympiad. She also was honored as Hastings High Svbool Student of the Month, Exchange Club Student of the Month and is a member of the National Honor Society. Hurless has been active in the Middle School Halloween Carnival, the Thomapple Valley Church “Freedom Celebration.” the Northeastern Elementary “Family Fun Night" Carnival, in the Community Spelling Bcc and Relay for Life. Other activities have included a Mexico mission trip, car wash fund-raiser, tutoring, church youth group, and the “Toys for Tots" bake sale fund-raiser. Hurless plans to attend the University of Michigan and hopes to be accepted into the business program at the end of her sopho­ more year. She also wants to have a degree in the field of mathematics. Long range goals include being involved in business management and finances, with aspirations to become an entrepreneur. • Courtney Wakley earned a 4.022 grade point average and is the daughter of Jeff and Julie Mead, and Jeff Wakley. She said one particular academic high­ light for her was maintaining “first chair" in Karl Schwartz’s advanced placement English class. She has been involved in the Excel Club, Interact Club. National Honor Society. Jazz Band and high school band. Wakely also participated in cheerleading and softball. In the color guard she was captain and received the best color guard award twice during the 2004 marching band season. Wakley has been a member of the band executive board and a member of the District 10 All-Star Band. In the community she has volunteered at Thornapple Manor. TenderCare. the Hastings Public Library, the Commission on Aging, and the First Wesleyan Church Nursery Center. She plans to attend Western Michigan University and major in secondary educa­ tion. French and wants to study abroad in France next summer. She wanks !c earn a master’s degree from Michigan State University. Long range goals include teaching at high school and influencing the lives of her stu­ dents. • Catherine Fish earned a 4.021 grade Graham Tuinstra point avenge and is the daughter of Steve schools for the past four years at their ice and Marceline Fish. cream socials and carnival events. He also She has worked as yearbook copy editor enjoys fabricating bicycles and “tinkering for three years and was editor of the school with anything mechanical.” newspaper “The Fortnight.” Wallace plans to attend the College for Other activities have included cross coun­ Creative Studies in Detroit for industrial try. track, marching band. Day and Night design and transportation design. He wants Jazz Band. FFA. Spanish dub. Business to work in a design _ firm closely associated Professionals of America, Pride Club, Mock with an upper end automobile company. Trial. Youth m qgpenfnent and golf. *** lMl1 1 --------■a ■■■ — ■& ---.—.------------------ Long range goals are to -----have successful 4” on t0e advance » deiign career, o^n a huge garage filled with She also can * ft placement Unjft History College Board and tl>M Ivarce placement English — — —n -----1 Literature aiw Composition r'-it College Board. Fish is a member of the National Honor Society and was Exchange Club Student of the Month. In the summer of 2004 she volunteered at the Hastings Public Library, and for the presidential campaign in Battle Creek. Fish has worked as a correspondent between the high school’s publication and “The Banner." She plans to attend either Michigan State University or Indiana University and major in journalism. Long range goals are to work for a magazine or newspaper as a colur. nist and then make the transition to a publishing firm in New York City or Chicago. • Brent Wallace earned a 3.979 grade point average and is the son of Roxann and Lloyd Wallace. He played soccer and was honored at last year’s honors assembly. Wallace has helped do face painting at Southeastern and Northeastern elementary “traditional jalopies." customs and motorcycles. He also wants to make a name for him­ ,n the hot too world as a “lowbrow artist and pinstriper.’’ • Tim Frey earned a 3.936 grade point average and is the son of Carol and Rick Frey. He stated that Spanish was his “absolute most favorite subject,” as well as learning French. Among the many activities Frey was involved with were marching band and Jazz Band. He taught Sunday school, running the technical aspects of the children’s ministry at Thornapple Valley Church. Frey also gives blood every two months for the Red Cross. Other activities Frey enjoys include hunt­ ing. fishing and working at Taco Bell. He plans to attend Kellogg Community College for two years and then transfer to Michigan State University to major in Spanish and minor in French. Long range goals are to teach languages, use them in business or become a translator to travel Brandon Schwartz around the world. • Graham Tuinstra earned a 3.894 grade point average and is the son of Cal and Sandy Tuinstra. He has volunteered at Pennock Hospital and visited elderly patients at nursing homes. Other activities Tuinstra enjoys include paintball, karate, riding his dirt bike and folk singing. He plans to attend Lyman Briggs School at Michigan State University to pursue a degree in dentistry. After MSU, he plans to enter dental school and possibly attend the University of Michigan. Long range goals for Tuinstra include opening his own dental practice and travel­ ing. • Brandon Schwartz earned a 3.870 grade point average and is the son of Karl Schwartz. An academic highlight for Schwartz, he said, was to be in the high school’s top ten. Schwartz was involved in soccer for four years and was all-district. He also participat­ ed in track his freshmen and senior years. In the National Honor Society. Schwartz served as secretary/treasurer. He is also active in the Pride Club, serv­ ing as its president, and in the Key Club. Schwartz plans to attend a four-year uni­ versity. join the Army and possibly become a politician. A long range goal is to be a U.S. senator. St. Rose honors its own for graduation St. Rose ot Lima has its baccalaureate service last Sunday, honoring students from the church and school who will graduate from Hastings High School Friday night. Shown here are (back row. from left) Daniel Hoffman. Chad Girrbach, Brian Cottrell, Daniel Anger. Tyler Fulmer, Kevin Martisius. Matt Kulhanek, (middle row) Chase Johnson, Aaron Fortier, Brandon Schwartz, Alex Larson. Adam Mini, Richard Kesler, (front row) Katrina Jacobs. Katherine McKeown, Savannah Ramsey, Jennifer Stout, Ashley Lowe, Evelyn Rappaport and Rev. Al Russell. St. Rose pastor. Barry County Probate Judge William Doherty spoke to the prospective graduates. �Th* HssUngs Bmw - Thursday. May 26. 2006 - Psqs 3 Drug court volunteers honored Amanda Baker, Greg Fryklind and Michelle Davis show their volunteer awards as (from left) Circuit Judge James Fisher, Lyn Brisi. Bonnie Hogotoom, Jane Sinclair and Betty Carey look on. Brief, of the American Red Cross, said, ‘We're here to recognize people who may have to have community service, but they do it heartfelt* Reher also received an honorary plaque tor hie decS­ cation to the drug court program. Not pictured is Brooke Curry, one of the two most recent graduates from the 1 B-morrth program. GILBERT, continued from page 1 rent Atonaat Editor M J-Ad Graphics and as a founding member of the Barry County chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Gilbert said she is deeply humbled by the award aad will always cherish it and the won­ derful people who have been part of the proj­ ects with which she has been involved. “I want to give special thanks to the Hasting* Exchange Club and to those who nominated me," she saiu. “J am very grateful to all of you. "Barry County has so many kind-hearted people who do extraordinary work to enhance the lives of others. When 1 hear about their ideas and projects. 1 get so excited. 1 just wish I could be involved in all of them. Many of those people have inspired and motivated me. deluding people here in this room today. And I thank you for that. “Most importantly. I want to give God the credit, praise and glory for this award because He has blessed us all with talents and gifts we can use to make a positive difference tn the world — one life at a time," Gilbert said. Afterward, she said she also wanted to pub­ licly thank J-Ad Graphics and the wonderful staff and publishers. John. Fred and Steve Jacoba, win generously provide an abun­ dance of space in their newspapers each week to support community projects and activities. “They, too. have been an inspiration to me with their love of Hastings and Barry County and their many contributions in quiet anti vis­ ible ways to help others and improve commu­ nity life." Gilbert has been active in many projects and organizations in Hastings and Delton. She has served on the Barry County Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors since its inception tn the late 1980s and was part of the planning committee that started the local Habitat affiliate. She is currently co­ chair of the Public Relations Committee. Gilbert earlier had served as the board's secretary for three years and held the posi­ tions of chairperson and co-chair of the Fundraising and Public Relations Committee. She ba* worked at almost every fund-raising dinner Habitat has held over the years and helped put siding on a couple of Habitat hous­ es, stained trim and pounded a hammer at Habitat homes in Hastings. Delton and Nashville. Because of her work schedule, she hasn't been able to help with the building process for quite awhile because there haven't been any recent evening or weekend work bees. Hurless spoke of Gilbert's involvement after the homes are bttih. "She interviews the new Habitat family in their new home. She sets up a lime when the whole family can be there to hear what every­ one has to stay. She turns her tape recorder on and begins. Elaine walks down the hall to see the children’s new bedrooms and listens to what they say is their favorite part. She sits in the kitchen of a proud woman showing it off. She take* a picture of a husband who put up a Christmas tree at Thanksgiving because he is so happy to have a better home for his fami­ ly." Gilbert has been the co-coordinator for 11 years of the Delton Area Community CROP Walk, which raises funds for two Delton food pantries and for worldwide hunger-fighting efforts and disaster relief. Prior to the estab­ lishment of the Delton event, she participated in the Hastings CROP Walk for about five Hastings Mayor Bob May enjoys lunch with Three Rivers Mayor Tom Lowry as part of Mayor Exchange Wednesday afternoon. years. She has been a volunteer for the Hastings Public Library's "Reach Out And Read" (ROAR) program for three years. Through that outreach, she spends time during her lunch hour one day each week during the school year to read books to young students at Central Elementary School. At Faith United Methodist Church, she is the hunger coordinator on the Missions Team and serves on the Staff-Parish Committee. She previously served about IS yean oo the church's administrative board. Gilbert is vice president of Love Inc. of Barry County, a Christian clearing house link­ ing churches and other organization* with the needs of county residents. Gilbert and four other women started the Delton Cooperative Preschool in the 1970s and she served on its board of directors for several years. It was the first preschool in Delton. Though the name and format of the preschool have changed several times over the yean, she said she is thrilled that it is still in operation and often an excellent preschool experience through the Delton Kellogg School District. She also was involved with a group that initiated the first “real" library in Delton in the 1970s. Before, it had been just a few shelves and books that were loaned out on the honor system in a tiny former fire bam build­ ing. In recent years. Gilbert participated with a ministry team from her church at a homeless shelter in Kalamazoo and a jail ministry pro­ gram. She is a member of the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation Board, an associate member of the GFWC-Hastings Women's Club, a former charter botud member of the Thomapple Ans Council of Barry County and a former one-year member of tire American Cancer Society's Relay for Life Committee. Hurless said Gilbert's compassion and involvement made her an ideal recipient for the Book of Golden Deeds award. Gilbert ha* three grown children — Jeffery S. Gilbert, Julie Plizga and Amy Robert* and five grandchildren "Her (Elaine) companion and sincerity that I mentioned earlier is expressed through her wonderful writing." Hurless said. During the Mayor Exchange Luncheon there was the introduction of Three Riven Mayor Tom Lowry and many staff from the community. Lowry said, "You have a beautiful city (Hasting*), we're slightly jealous of certain The guest then were shown a short presen­ tation by the Downtown Development Authority about the city of Hastings Some of the city's challenge* and opportu­ nities were highlighted. The opportunities include the location, reclaiming Brownfield sites, the growing population, character, new development and the river. The DDA then expanded the look to the regional activities of Barry County. These include the economic development, “growing smart, staying green.” future casino in the Gun Lake area, agri-business, tourism and technology infrastructure. Some highlights from the DDA were the facade improvement grants, design guide­ lines, exterior improvement loans and historic tax credits. They are also working on the marketing of the city with a comprehensive plan, brochures and newsletter. A very key feature to the city of Hasting* is the Thomspple River and its possibilities with a trailway. green space, development and recreation. Other highlighted areas include the encour­ agement of business mix and streetscape and beautification. Following the luncheon, the visiting Mayor Exchange group was given a walking tour of Hastings, participated in a roundtable, visited the Adrounie House and then went to dinner. Stay informed on local events... Subscribe to The BANNER! Call... 945-9554 �Pace 4 - Thursday. May 26. 2005 - The Hastings Banner PL’ETTER^ GOP gives bleak ‘Future of America’ To the editor: Last week's Banner article lauding GOP Vice Chairwoman Reka Holley for her recent political efforts was done in true GOP fashion — that is, spin the truth. For the Republican Party to award the youthful Holley a "Future of America" award because "her future is so bright" begs the question, an they oblivious to reality? Ms. Holley's generation stands to inherit the $6 billion per month cost of George W. Bush's imperialist adventure into Iraq. The nation has gone into major debt to fund this nightmare with much of that debt sold to our trading adversaries, Japan and China. Despite the record trade deficits with those two countries, we are now beholden to them and have nothing left to leverage in trade negotiations as they continue to break the backs of American manufacturers. Another consequence of the war will be the future financial cost to society for the thousands of troops permanently maimed in the conflict. One cannot put a financial cost on their emotional trauma, but it will be an issue Ms. Holley's generation will have to deal with. Future generations will now have to con­ tend with the nuclear threat imposed by Iran and North Korea, both countries intimidated by Bush's "Axis of Evil* speech, yet virtually ignored by him since. From the lips of Bush saying. "Our energy problem is not one of conservation but one of consumption. We need to consume more oil* sums up his energy program in just three words... There is none! Yet again. Ms. Holley's generation will have to deal with diminished energy sources, lagging efficiencies and technologies, and the real threat of global wanning caused by the unabated combustion of fossil fuels. Wliile Ms. Holley might be lucky enough to avoid getting a major disease without insurance, losing her pension, and always have a job above minimum-wage and not have to file for bankruptcy, many in her gen­ eration will suffer a personal catastrophe and will be left without any safety net because of her party's vision for the future of America. While 1 applaud Ms Holley for her politi­ cal involvement, if she truly is "the future of the party," I suggest she look inward to her soul and find the empathy and compassion we should all have toward our fellow man. and use that as a basis for sound decisions. Sadly, those are traits that have been lacking in the current Republican Party. I hope and pray for the future of America, that Ms. Holley can and will change the future of her party. David Brinkert. Vice Chairman, Barry County Democratic Party Graduating seniors need our prayers Tb the editor, I picked up my son and bis friends from school one day this week and within minutes we were talking about a decision that Hastings school officials made and then informed the students. I was told that there would be no prayer at the graduation ceremony in Hastings, only a moment of silence. I know there are legal rea­ sons for this decision. I'm sure our adminis­ tration is not happy to enforce it. but is legal­ ly bound. The separation between church and state is something we are all aware of. The benediction has always been student led and allowed for this reason. Careful plan­ ning is made by teachers and students togeth­ er each year for a memorable event They work.logcthez .aspectfolly A few seniors brought their complaint about prayer forward and because they are a minority, they have the legal rights in their favor Democracy is not an option in this case. No vote. No poll. No choices. I talked at length to the kids in my car and they said they were angry and frustrated that they bad no say in this decision. Given a choice of their own. they wanted a prayer at their own graduation. This feeling seemed to be voiced all over the school People who had never thought about prayer are now thinking about it Future graduating classes are con­ cerned that this will set a precedent and will effect them as well. They are right It will affect them. I hope the ceremony is beautiful, and that there is no disruptive behavior to ruin the evening. Our kids deserve the best evening possible. I hope that parents will discuss this with their children and find out how they feel about this. More thanahat J hope everyone in our community will sand prayers out for our seniors as they leave high school and go out into the world. They need our prayers Best wishes to the class of 2005. They're in my prayers. Sandy Taylor, Hearings Beware of GOP, military recruiters To the editor: In yet another shameless abuse of power, the Barry County Republicans, apparently through the Freedom of Information Act, have secured the names of 890 county-wide high school graduates to offer them a oneyear membership to their group. This is a cue directly from Bush's and Rumsfeld’s dictate in which schools that receive "No Child Left Behind” federal dol­ lars must also provide a similar list to military recruiters. Under “No Child Left Behind,” military recruiters have become almost embedded into our schools. In a recent incident in a Traverse City high school, it was alleged that recruiters intimidated some male students. The situation! is serious enough where the school is thinking of “opting out” of the No Child Left Behind program and letting the Bush regime keep their measly few bucks. But what’s next? Are students to expect the OOP hawking their pro-war, deficit-spend­ ing, anti-environment, pro-rich propaganda in the hallways and parking lots of our schools? What kind of truthful argument could the GOP possibly use to entice these young citizens to join their group? Perhaps their strategy is a two-sided membership form, one side for GOP membership, the other side an Army enlistment application? As a Hastings High School alum and now a nursing student at Santa Monica Community College, I offer this advice to this year’s graduates: Welcome to the real world. Try to consider both sides of an issue and always, always read the fine print before signing. As the saying goes, the devil is in the details. Cassie Norton. Los Angeles, Calif. One of Michigan’s legislative chambers must go To the editor: Last week’s Banner rail a story about State Senator Patty Birkholz defending her stance on school financing before the Delton Board of Education. Claiming 'The state has been in a perpetu­ al state of financial crisis... local schools are forced to pare their own budgets." She offered "the main options to deal with this problem are to either raise taxes or cut costs". But then in true double-speak, she <aid she does not "support or oppose any one of them." What kind of an answer is that9 What’s her solution then? Why are we paying this woman over $120,000 per year in salary and benefits? I’ve seen where Delton Kellogg schools, like so many other schools around the state, have pared their budgets to the point where they have to lay off teachers and cut pro­ grams. I have yet to see where Birkholz and our otoer legislators have begun to pare their budgets and staff. It’s been just the opposite. When questioned about her recent 40% raise, Birkholz was quoted as saying, "that was before I was in the senate. I voted against it" In fact, she was a state representative at the time when the house and senate were blaming each other for the pay raise. Since the senate was not in session and would not act on a pay raise anyway, the house vote was meaningless and nothing more than political grandstanding with a pay increase assured. Talk about checks and balances! They write the checks, we pay the balance! Help me here. At what point does a parent, a teacher, business owner, local official, or any other citizen for that matter, get so dis­ gusted with the mis-management of our state that they say "I’ve had enough"? How many slate fees have to be hiked, schools closed, police and fire services cut before people care? How much more can Michiganians stand to pay in property taxes, auto and home insurance rates, and health care? How much longer can we allo* our inland lakes to be polluted by mercury, water from our state diverted to other slates, and the Great Lakes ecosystem destroyed by exotic plants and animals? Tell me, when does > citizen who loves the natural beauty of this state finally become enraged because we have allowed trash from Canada and surrounding stales to be dumped hen? And. at what point does a mother become concerned over drinking water drawn from the ground near a landfill or a toxic industrial site? I don’t know about the rest of Michigan, but I’ve bad enough! I've had enough of our do-nothing state politicians being the third highest paid legislators in the nation, only to have them pander to special interest groups while ignoring the needs of their real con- senate, the senate blaming the bouse, and both of them blaming the governor for the mis-management of our state. As a taxpayer. I've had enough of paying $160 million a year supporting a bouse of representatives and a senate, both of which are based on population and whose duties are identical. They are redundant! One should to'I've had enough and believe that firing the state senate, a case reinforced by the words and inaction of our very own senator, Patty Birkholz. would go a long way toward cor­ recting the financial and political woes at our stale. If you’ve had enough and are finally dis­ gusted with the mis-management of our beloved state and w ant to do something about it. then join me. Join me in firing the senate. Join me in saving the stale over $1 billion in the first ten years. Join me in making the remaining 110 representatives accountable to the citizens, not special interests and force them to deal with issues that really affect our lives and future. Join me in making Michigan a great stale once again. Be outraged! Be empowered! Fire the sen­ ate! Joseph Lukasiewicz, Unicameral Mid Hastings I’ve had enough of the bouse blaming the Pennock volunteers work for community J-Ad Graphics every year has covered Pennock Auxiliary's special recognition ceremony for the many volunteers who have given of themselves to help the hospital with their friends and neighbors — the patients. More than 200 volunteers dedicated over 20,000 hours of service this j»si year and they contributed $30,000 in donations to the Pennock Foundation. Volunteers were honored at the recent ceremony for giving from 100 to more than 5,000 hours of service to the hospital. And every year 1 continued to be amazed by the local citizens willing to dedi­ cate so much of their time in helping the patients of our local com­ munity hospital. Many staff members were un band, along with Pennock CEO Harry Doele, helping to make volunteers feel comfortable during this special annual event. . 7°“ Id** f Pennock's mission statetpent of working "To reoAin' MaaMMht comntenity hospital, in Hastings.'' the many volunteers andmedtetted staff gives you the impression they really mean wbaf they say. Barry County is lucky to have such a fine facil­ ity that continues to grow, right along as the community grows in the With all the company takeovers we've seen and heard about in the last tew years, it's refreshing to see our local hospital is able to main­ tain its independence, along with so many other local companies all over Barry County. It says a lot about the place we live, the people and the passion they have to making it cu their own. It's my hope Barry County will continue to grow with the same mission to which Pennock seems to be committed, to grow in our community as independent organizations dedicated to serving the people of our community. The next time you enter your local hospi­ tal for whatever reason, look around and dunk about the benefit the hospital brings to all of us. I appreciate Pennock, the staff and its many dedicated volunteers for all they've done for us. BucMe up for safety “Fasten your seat belts, it's going to be a bumpy ride." — Bette Davis The Hastings post of the Michigan State Police is promising a rough couple of weeks ahead for motorists who don’t use their seat belts. Troopers are mounting a "Click It or Ticket" campaign in an effort to get more people to buckle up in their automobiles. Some may consider this to be an inconvenience, an annoyance or just another way for police to hassle normally law-abiding citizens. but I support them and their effort 100 percent. This campaign is not about busting people to get more moving violations money, it's s vis­ ible and deliberate effort ultimately to save lives. The way I see it. police get tough on lack of seat belt use, the tomcolly. In Michigan, we've gone from about two-thirds seat ben me about 10 years ago to more than 90 percent And that's good fet high­ way safety. It's been more than 40 yean since consumer advocate Ralph Nader devices indeed do save lives. Sometimes the stats are Battling, like approved seats and the number at deaths in immediately dropped like a stone. There are some who tell us one died because of Seat Nmost again statistics show you're better off with one than without. that “nanny government" shouldn’t pass laws requiring us io do things for our own good, that we should have the freedom to choose. de and suffers a closed bead injury, it is the rest of us who have to bilitation, which gets quite expensive, plays a major role in driving up auto insurance and health insurance rates. Four factors, seat belt non-use, drugs and alcohol, speeding and cell phone overuse, seem to play significant roles in highway deaths and serious accidents. I sincerely believe that if people accepted responsibility for themselves and their o sdsions, if people started to do the right things, we'd have far fewer people to write about in the “Police Beat” section each week. To be sure, there always win be death and serious injuries co our highways. There is a certain amount of risk we take every time we get behind the wheel or ride in cars, trucks, vans or SUVs But I am convinced we can greatly improve cur chances of avoiding death, destruction, hospitals, rebab and the funeral service if we just use common sense and buckle up, avoid drugs and alcohol while driving, avoid speeding and refrain from cell phone use unless absolutely nec­ essary. Actually, I think that's what police are telling us when they launch these “get tough" campaigns. If we all buckled up all the time, they wouldn't have to tell us to “Click It or Ticket" - Frei Jacobs, vice president J-Ad Graphics Red Cross dosing effect? The Hastings office of the Barry County Red Cross is dosing and will be consolidated into the Kent County office. How do you think this will affect the delivery of services to this area? Banner Um Devoted to the interests of Bony County since 1856 AMWMiyc.. Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 uonn jacoos rrwaenc uacoov Praaidart \Aca Piaaidant Steven Jacote Sacrttaryflraaatrar •NEWSROOM* David T. Young (Ector) EHne Gawt (AssiMnf Edks) Hsian Mudry Sandra Pooaetto Patricia Johns rw -re a\--- ■ txcu D<efDe> re-.— re— i->■ ■■1 ■ n rran ravwman Roberta Meeker, MlzMUvIlU. t-ilQQlCvimC • “Doesn't sound good does it? We are going to have lo hope for the best.” Jamie Nichols, Hastings: Patricia Burgess, Hastings: “It might not change services but the further away leadership is the harder it i». to inspire vol­ unteers." “I think there will be a big impact on the area because we are used to having people close by." Debbie Ateko, Hastings: Katy Lloyd ii...’- ist -»— rfla.c’e vvtjsiover Uarewre nMuner neeo • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CMmM am aocteM IMW «mgh Fittv. BOO am. to 530 pun. “This area has been so fortunate not to have many emergencies. If there is one I think not having the Red Cross close by will be a disas­ ter.” “I don’t think this area is prepared for losing the office. People don’t know all the services offered." “I am afraid this change might cut down on the number of people willing to give blood. Even if there is an 800 number people might not be will­ ing to call." ScottOmmen Robo Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs B li ftlB n Ran toOpwyrtnaanyCarty <32 par year h a^oMng rarthi S36 par yaar ataawhara POSTMASTER: Sand ad*aaa ctw^aa to: P.O-Boa B Haatega, Ml <9050-0802 Second Oaaa Poataga Paid al Haaangt. Ml 49060 �IM Haatnp Bam* - Thuratay. Itay M. MB - Riga 5 Worship Together... ..Mi the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... Agne» A. Ferrieil Donald B. Fiiher KALAMAZOO - Agnes A. Ferrieil. age 79, of Delton, passed away May 23, 2005 in Kalamazoo. Agnes was bom June 18. 1925. in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Arthur and Catherine (Dyra) Baker. On August 4. 19->5. in Kalamazoo, she married John “Jack" Ferrieil and he preceded her in death oo November 29,1990. A resident of the Delton area since 1959. Agnes and Jack owned the Woodcraft Gift Shop for many yean. A loyal employee of Kai Equipment and Allen Electric for many yean. Agnes also was a member of St Ambrose Church. Delton. In recent yean, she loved her dog Koka. enjoyed watching her soaps, especially “Days of our Lives" and crocheting. She is survived by her sons. Joseph (Nancy) Ferrieil of Plainwell. John (Elaine) Ferrieil of Punta Gorda. Florida; daughter. Barb Kinsey and Ewayne Wagner of Kalamazoo; five grandchildren. Tun. Sarah. Amy. Scott, and Debi; six great grandchil­ dren. Colby. Shelby. Weston. Lucas, Davis and Natalie; and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her par­ ents; brothers. Art, Joe, Bud and Don Baker, aad sisters, Mary Kelly. Peggy Boyd, and Helen Holewa. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Thursday, June 2. 2005. 7 p.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Delton. Rev. James O’Leary celebrant. Inurnment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Kalamazoo. Memorial contributions to American Cancer Society or St Ambrose Church will be appreciated. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. GREEN VALLEY. ARIZONA - Donald B. Fisher, formerly of Hastings, and living in Green Valley. Arizona, passed away on January 27, 2005 at the age of 94. Cremation has taken place in Arizona. Friends can meet with the family on Saturday, June 4. 2005 from 10 a.m. until service time. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. at the Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. A luncheon will be held at noon al the Hastings First United Methodist Church after services. Arrangements were made by Ginbach Funeral Home. VERMONTVILLE - Delores Garrett, age 66. of Vermontville, passed away peacefully on Thursday. May 19.2005 at her home. Delores was borr in Daverse City, on November 15,1938. She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Edna (Chandler) Ward. Her family moved to the Muskegon area shortly after Delores was bora. She spent her childhood in the Muskegon area where she attended area schools. She was the wife of Donald Garrett The couple met in 1973, and were married one year later on March 8, 1974 in Muskegon. The couple built their home together in Vermontville where they raised their family. They have been married for 31 years. Delores was an avid gardener. She enjoyed working in her flower garden. She especially loved her roses, she also enjoyed feeding and watching the hummingbirds. But Delores’ first love was her family; she especially enjoyed spending time with her oeiovea gnuwciMwiieu. Delores is survived by her beloved bus­ band of 31 years Donald; daughter Donna (Joseph) Allwardt; sons George (Melanie) Garrett Dale (Jolene) Garrett, and Don E. ( Autumn) Garrett Also surviving is her sister Arlene (Ronald) Schmuck; bothers. Dale (Anita) Ward, Richard (Sharon) Ward and ! 1 grandchildren. Delores was preceded in death by her daughter Linda; brothers, Robert Ward and Lawrence "Larry" Ward. Funeral Services were held at Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville, on Monday. May 23rd. with Pastor Steve Olmstead officiating. Interment took place immediately following the funeral service at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Memorial contributions can be made to directly to the family. Arrangements were made by Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Givea IIMl I BELLEVUE - Mr. Lloyd Dehner Keltner. 77, of Bellevue, died Wednesday. May 11, 2005 at his home with his family by his side. He was bom March 27,1928 in Leachville. AR the son of Virgil Harrison Keltner and Mary Jane (Fortson) Keltner. He was employed at EW. Bliss in Hastings and later as a truck driver for Weaver Trucking and Reith-Riley Paving. Lloyd is survived by wife of 58 years: Louise Irene Keltner. Bellevue; daughters: Amy (Dean) Galbreath, Folson. LA. and Mary (Moe) Woods, Bellevue; brother Cecil (Shirley) Keltner, Independence, Kentucky, nine grandchildren, and 10 great grandchil­ dren. He was preceded in death by his parents and seven brothers and sisters. He enjoyed fishing, music, playing guitar, working on race cars He played in his coun­ try music band, the “Night Hawks”, for many years. He loved spending time with his fami­ ly and grandchildren. He attended the Bedford Bible Church and a former member of the Moose Lodge. Funeral services were held Monday. May 16, 2005 at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service with Rev. Larry L Fulton of Bedford Bible Church officiating. Burial was at the Union Cemetery in Maple Grove Township. Memorial tributes may be made the Bedford Bible Church cr the Lifespan Hospice. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. |Lauraln I. Sheffield| GRAND RAPIDS - Laurain 1. Sheffield (Mrs. Craig), age 93. of Grand Rapids and formerly of Hastings, died early Wednesday. May 25. 2005 at Heartland Health Care Center in Grand Rapids. Arrangements arc pending at Wren Funeral Home, (www.wrcn-funeral-home.com) rial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. Phyllis Yuonne (Smith) Jackson PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pasta. Sieve Olmstead (6!6) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.nt; Sunday School 114 ua, Sunday Evening Service 640 pA; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday night* 6:30 p.m. MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOUC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E. Man Street MxhfleviDe. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery, Pastor. Phone 795-9030. Sunday Maas 4.40 pA Fmt Pnday Holy Hour 5 pa CihA ashes 30 trunute* before Mom. Roury Prayer 30 minutes before Mas ST. BOSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson Father Al Russell, Pastor. Saturday Mau 4:30 pA; Sunday Maaaes 8:30 a.m. and 1140 ba; Cosfeaakm Saturday 3304:15 pun. Phyllis Yvonne (Smith) Jackson, age 78. died Sunday. May 22, 2005. Mrs. Jackson was bom November 16. 1926, in Cincinnati. OH, the daughter of Guy and Sherla (Morris) Smith. She was a licensed beautician for many years in Greencastle, Indiana. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Charlotte. Michigan. She is survived by her sister June (Smith) Crocker of Osgood, Indiana; two sons. Morris “Moe” (Cheryl) Jackson of Vermontville. Michigan and Brice (Jane) Jackson of Greencastle, Indiana; daughter. Patty (Melvin) Grimes of Russellville. Indiana; four grandchildren. Christina, Stacey, Jeffrey and John. She was preceded in death by her husband Marvin K. Jackson in 2003; an infant daugh­ ter, Brenda; and an infant grandson, Garrett Funeral Services were held Wednesday. May 25. 2005, at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Pastor Robin C*ouch officiat­ ing. Following funeral services. Mrs. Jackson was taken to the Bitties and Hurt Funeral Home in Greencastle, Indiana. Interment wilt be Thursday morning at Fillmore Cemetery in Greencastle, IN. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church 1110 S. Cochran Rd Charlotte, MI 48813 or the Eaton Community Hospice 2675 S. Cochran Rd Charlotte. MI 48813. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Further information available at www.prayfuneral.com WOODLAND UNTIED METHODIST CHURCH Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OP GOD 1674 Wen State Road. Hastings. Mich. 49058 Senior Poor Rev Wm. Clayton Garriron. Service •nines: Sunday School 940 *a and 1140 ba A 640 pun. (Snail groups on 1st and 3rd Sunday mghu). Wednesday: Dinner 5:45 p.m. Claawrs, 740 pan. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hattmp. MI 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 945-2654 Worship Services: Sunday. 10:30 im; Sunday School. 9:30 ba EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH ’Hauber Chwdt of Ar RbridHUr AngZktM CosHntefca." 31S W. Center St (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. 11k Rev. ft. Charles P. McCabe DI. Rector. Mr. F. William voetDerg, uirector at musk. Sunday Worship - 8 ul and 10 a.m. Childrens Chapel and Sunday School at 10 ba Sunday Nuraery Available at 10 ba ST. CYRIL’S 930 ba HOPS UNITED M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Sunday School; an 10:45 McCALLUM UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH *7n CBUKV £¥ HK WlUNTOOtr 5505 Otis Lake Road. Dehoe. Ml 49046. Paracr. Ronald Waocriy Phone -517/886-3773. E-Mail watteriyWsbcgiobal.net Sunday School. 10 ajn. Moraro* Zmu. 1! a.m. Youth Gr-up. 6:30 p.m Wsdaaadey Gr^roiM. 7 PM. PRAJMIEVILLERIBLE CHLRCH 127i i a. M-43 Highway. Detaa. iff <9046 • 269-471-4193. Paator. PjroMd Blair. Axwdaie Pastor. Youth; Wat 7 pn - Prayer Mtg HASTINGS FREE SAINTS ANDREW A ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. 301 E State Rd. (Ccracr of Stak' Rd. Md Bcitwood St acsoM bum Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Ttam Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 u>. Sunday School Hoar, 1140 ajn. Morning Worship Service; 640 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 740 pA Services far Adults. Thana and CMUfon. Morning Prayer. 1140 CEDAR CREEK ROLE Cedar Creek Rd.. I on. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Farter Robert Norton. Phom 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 ba; Worship 1140 a.m. Evening Service at 640 pA.; Wednesday Player Bible 7.40 pa GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. NashviDe. MI 49073. Pastor Dm Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Hnraiag Celebration 10 ajn. FeDowatip Time before the service. Nursery. SCAMPS ship training. You* 6W-1M grades. ChBdrea 2 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pasta Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship Il ajn.; P.O. Boa63. Hastings, Ml 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 269-721-077. Parlor Patti Harpde. Sunday morning worship 5?wice 9:45 ajn. Nuraery provid­ ed. Sunday evering -Naw Beginning*" starts at 5:15 with meal. 5:30 adult small group, youth group, kids dub, 6:30 pram service. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thursday aooo Senior Meals. Ma t group 2nd and 4A Thundays at 7 p.m. Christ's Quillen Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Corning in January, exploring spiritual gifts BiMe study. Church website: coun- BATTLE CREEK - Lorraine K. Tebo. 68. of Battle Creek died unexpectedly Monday. May 23. 2005, at her residence. She was born January 8,1937 in Hastings, to William F. and Elnora J. (Gerber) Hummell. Lorraine was raised in Middleville and was a 1955 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. She has been a homemaker most of her life and was previously employed at Hastings Manufacturing, owned and operated Northview Grocery in Hasiings with her hus­ band. was a licensed day care provider and worked in the layaway department at Meijer Thrifty Acres in Battle Creek. Lorraine was married to Larry L. Tebo July 7,1956, in Hastings. Surviving is her husband of 48 years, two daughters. Sue (John) Thompson of Battle Creek, Lee Ann Williamson of Morenci, a son, Larry L. (Shelly) Tebo, Jr.; grandchil­ dren. Nathan Anthony, Taylore Thompson. Kathie Thomson. Cody Williamson. Casey Williamson, Trey Titus, Shaylynn Tebo, Colton Tebo and three sisters. Joan (Bud) Bair of Bellevue, Neoma Hubbard of Caledonia and Dorothy (Ken) McCabe of Hastings. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Charles, Darrell and William and a sister. Lillian Hummell. She loved caring for and spending time with her family and grandchildren; and she enjoyed playing bingo, visiting casinos and traveling. Funeral services will be held at the FarleyEstes & Dowdle Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. May 26, 2005. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.faricyestesdowdle.com ST. TIMOTHY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 9800 Emi BC Avena RicMand. MI 49083 Phone 269-629-9436 Enchanstx service every Sunday. 9:30 ba This is my body given far you. Do this m remembratKe of me.' (Lake 22:19 NIV). Cora share in the weekly Holy CoHunuakm - accepting Christ and being uaaed with Him. rurrendmag our bves to Him so that we tnry know Hi* wiU and walk in His ways. We arc located in a wooded teroag. nonh of Richland on BC Avenue, between M-43 and OuU Lake Drive. All hereired ba Holy 269*45-9121. Nuraery avaitate services 845 aad 1140 a nt Quixring Practice 8.30 ua Kids tuna caB(249) 795-2370 ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MJNBTUE8 A Sptrit-ftlled church. Meeting st the Maple Lanf OraafB, Hwy. M­ 66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise A Worahip 1030 ajn., 640 pjn.; Wed. 630 pA. Jeam Ono far hoys A girh mm 4-12. Pastors David ad Rose MarDnaald An oasis of God’s love. -Where Everyone is Someone Spedal" For AforasMioc caD 1-616­ 731-5194 cr 1-517-852-1806. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street, Doha Pnosor Daniel IhftMM 625- M06T HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOUC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LkUN MAAS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACUNGS 314 E. Main Shaet, MiddforiPe, Mich. Rev ft. Phone 795-9030. 448 pa Pint fttday Holy Ho* 5 pa. CiafaMlMr 30 aainMM before Msm Rosary Prayer 30 minute* before Maas. FDtST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor; Paator Daw Wood Sc - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan While. Youth. 9-30 ajn. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 ajn.. Morning Worship Service; 640 pjn.. Evening Service; 740 pjn. Sc tngn xoum. wconeaaay ramuy WOODGROVE BRETHREN Night 630 pjn.. Awana, Sc. and Jr. CHRISTIAN PARISH High Youth. Prayer and Bible 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Study, Choir practice. Cail Church Roberta ShaAtr. Wheelchair accaaOffice. 948-8004 for tnformation sfote rod efevMot Sunday School on MOPS. Ladies Bible Saidies. 9:30; Church Service 1030 8A. Leisure Tune Fellowship end Faithful Men J This btfonsatio* on wonhip terrice \ provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: (Senior OtiaaM). GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street, Hastiags. Phone 269*45-9414. Michael AMM, Pastor. Thursday. May 26 740 pA AdvMtram. Sunday. May 29 - 1040 aA Holy CMananina; 845 aA Sunday School Tuesday. May 31 - 140 pA Ovewnim Anonymous; 740 pjn. Grace Web Item. WbdMMhy. Jbm 1 - 740 pA Holy CoMMnnicn. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings, Ml 49058. Office Pbora. (269) 945­ 9574. ftta (269) 945-1961. Office totin are Monday-Thuraday 940 8.a-Nom and 140-340 p.m. Friday 940 sa-Noou. Sunday morning worship houra: 9.30 LIVE! Under the Dome ConteMpnrsry Service. 10:30 RafreshMMts, 1140 -haditional Worafap Service. We offer various SMday school clasaes at 8.15, 9-30 and 11 aA Chancel Char rehearsal hWadaeadays at 7 p.A. and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursday* at 630 pA HRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hasungs. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Oarriaon. Paator. Sunday Services - 940 a.m. Traditional Worship Service*; 1040 am. Coffee Hour. 10:10 ia Church School; 11:20 ua Contemporary Worship Service*. Nursery case is provided for both service*! Viau us onbac at wwwjpcoflujrg rod WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D1C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 135! North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • -Prescriptions'* 118 S. Jefferson-945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings, Michigan Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 , I �P«Q» 6 — Thursday, May 26. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Lawmakers introduce bill against casinos Days to observe 65th wedding anniversary Eldon and Wilma (Parrott) Day will observe their 65th wedding anniversary lune 1, 2005. They were married at the home of her mother in 1940 in Nashville. They have two children: Doughs and Karen Day of Newaygo, and Marvin and Judy Laurie of Nashville: five grandchildren and eight great­ grandchildren. They would appreciate hear­ ing from family and friends. Cards may be sen*, to P.O. Box 223. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Roy Blough Jr. to celebrate 80th birthday On May 30, 2005. Roy Blough Jr. will be 80 years old. Roy was graduated from Argurbright Business College in 1946 and married his high school sweetheart, Patricia Houvener, in 1949. The Bkrghs have two children and seven grandchildren. Mr. Blough retired from the Viking Corporation in 1990. Roy would appreciate hearing from his fam­ ily and many friends. Birthday cards and best wishes can be mailed to Roy at 5610 East State Road, Hastings. Ml 49058. Health Line by Scott B. Brasseur. M.D. 1005 West Git rn Street I Listings Muhiftiin l‘iO5.H Telephone 2<>9 *l 15 2 119 Interna! Medicine GOUT. . My doctor says my recent attack of arthritis in my foot was gout How does that differ from “regular arthritis”? Arthritis is simply a general term used to imply inflammation and pain in the joints. There are a number of different reasons for this to happen including “Osteoarthritis* and ■Rheumatoid arthritis* but another reason is that sharp pointed crystals occasionally will form in the joint causing the pain. It would be like your joint was filled with tiny needles. Although there are a number of different types of crystals that could form in the joint, the most well known is gout. The attacks are characterized by sudden, severe pain, redness and tenderness in the affected joint, most commonly the base of the big toe. Gout is caused by an excessive amount of a chemical called uric acid in the blood. Uric acid is normally present as a breakdown product of certain foods, especially organ meats such as liver but is found in all meat, fish and poultry. Uric add is usually dissolved in the blood and passes through your kidneys. Occasionally, your body will make too much uric add or does not get rid of it fast enough. Under these conditions, uric add might start to form crystals in your joints and skin. Certain diseases and medications may increase your risk of gout as does consuming alcohol. Also, one in every four people with gout has a family history of gout. Your doctor can check for crystals in the joint during an attack to accurately diagnosis it. Blood and Urine tests may also help your doctor determine if you are at increased risk of getting gout. Gout attacks are often treated similar to other forms of arthritis to provide relief of pain. If attacks are often, your doctor can prescribe medications that can be used on a regular basis to reduce your risk of an attack. These drugs work by helping your body reduce the rate at which uric acid is produced as well as helping your kidneys speed up getting rid of the excess uric acid. r1 Scott Brasseur, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician for medical advise before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. Sian & Bobbie Wilkins to celebrate silver anniversary Stanley and Daniel Wilkins are proud to announce their parents’ 25th anniversary. Stan and Bobbie (Hause) Wilkins were married May 31, 1980 by Judge Richard Loughlin al the home of her parents. They will be celebrating with family and friends al a later dale. If you would like to send cards, do so at 838 W. Green Street. Hastings, Mich. 49058. CITY COUNCIL, continued from page 1 the second revision and the council did con­ firm the roll, but also stated that the criteria needs to be reviewed in detail before the next assessment is made. • Approved a request from Wendy's Restaurant for closure of North Market Street June 17 for its annual car show. City staff will provide the traffic devices for the street clo­ sure. • Received a request from the Barry Area Chamber of Commerce Summerfest Committee for a number of actions related to the upcoming 2005 Summerfest activities. The chamber requested the use of Fish Haichery Park, Tyden Park and closure of several streets from Friday, June 17. to Sunday, June 19, After some discussion with city staff, the rtttohJtibn to stay the ordi­ nances was apprMl. • Approved 4 request from the Viking Two West Michigan lawmakers. State Reps. Bill Huizenga and Glenn W. Steil Jr. have introduced resolutions to urge Congress to approve casino regulations. Huizenga (R-Zeeland) introduced House Resolution 76. urging Congress to approve the "Common Sense Indian Gambling Reform Actl sponsored by Congressman Mike Rogers. Rogers' resolution, H.R. 2353. requires approval of the governor and legisla­ ture of any stale before any Indian gaining compact goes uno effect!. The act also would restrict tribes to operate casinos solely on his­ torically tribal land. Tbe move comes after the Gun Lake band of Potawatomis recently earned approval from the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs to place in a federal trust land formerly bousing an agricultural business. Tbe old Ampro seeds building near U.S. -131 and the Bradley exit will be the rite of a new casiino. “Michigan voters spoke with a clear voice last November by overwhelmingly approving a measure to amend the stale constitution to require a vote of the people before any new casino can open its doors," said Huizenga. "Congressman Rogers' resolution will bring the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act in line with the win of tbe voters and limit tbe explo­ sion of gambling operations." Michigan approved 11 Indian gambling casinos during tbe governorship of John Engler and the Gun Lake facility would be next if it is finally approved. Huizenga was joined oo the House floor by Rep. Glenn Steil Jr. (R-Caacade Township), who introduced House Concurrent Resolution 14. "Congressman Rogen' resolution will help case tbe burden of federal red-tispe obstruct­ ing tire will of the people," said Steil, RCascade Township. "Michigan is already home to many casinos and the voters deserve a say in whether or not a new casino opens their doors." Gun Lake tribe spokespersons have coun­ tered that tbe satate's economy is is in poor shape and a new facility in this area will bring at least 2,000 jobs as a direct result of open­ ing Michigan continues to experience an expansion of Las Vegas-style gaming operat­ ed by Indian tribes. Three large commercial casinos are located in Detroit and eleven other tribes are authorized to conduct casino gaming. A 12th tribe (Gun Lake) is seeking to conduct casino gaming while other tribes look for ways to expand their gaming sites throughout Michigan. "Serving as an FBI agent and later doing service in the Michigan Seriate, where 1 spearheaded Detroit casino legislation. I saw first-hand how new casinos introduce unin­ tended consequence, into a community," said Rogen. "One study shows that states with casinos face an additional $6 billion per year in total increased coats related io gambling, bankruptcies, addiction treatment centers and in the judicial system. Tbe federal law was never intended to generate this bizarre growth in tribal gam­ bling and changes are needed to put a stop to this major drain on community economics and quality of life." Congressman Pete Hoekstra, a sponsor of Rogen' legislation, said. "Casinos signifi­ cantly harm their surrounding communities to tbe benefit of investors far removed from their social and economic consequences. Every cocsiderezion should be provided to the stales and aeir local businesses and resi­ dent,. who must live with the impacts HDDOSCu bV Riffltno ooeratiom. Hoekstra. Rogen, Steil and Hsizinga, casi­ no gambling has been shorn to u-ave a seri­ ous and negative impact on tbe host commu­ nity. increasing crime rates, family ."tress, financial problems and gambling addiction. A recent report indicated that Detroit alette carried an additional financial burden .if more than $1.25 million for police, fire and emergency services directly related to its three casino,. Tribe officials have cited data from other survey, that show such consequences are not true. Mental Health Board chair ‘univited’ to public meeting Corporation for the use of Fish Hatchery Park for the compmy’s annual picnic on July 30. • Authorized City Clerk Tom Emery to apply for a grant to obtain funds fa* purchase of four new voting machines. • Awarded the lowest bidders for concrete work on South Dibble Street, asphalt paving on South Dibble Street, and asphalt paving on West Madison Street. • Received revised information for the draft fiscal year 2005/2006 budget. The coun­ cil set a public hearing to solicit comment on this draft budget for the next meeting Monday, June 13. • Heard Mayor May read a proclamation recognizing the accomplishments of the Hastings Junior Chamber of Commerce (the Jaycees) and proclaimed June 20 26 as Michigan Jaycee Week. The next Hastings City Council meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 13. Clare Tripp by David T. Young Editor What'r the difference between a public meeting and a government-related workshop by invitation only? Barry County officials had to wrestle with that question a bit Tuesday afternoon when they attended a special strategic planning ses­ sion at the Felpausch Education Crater. Tbe session included a luncheon, a facilita­ tor, guest presenters, eight commissioners, county elected official, and department heads. Because all eight members of the County Board attended, by law it had to be regarded as a public meeting. However, former Commissioner Tom Wilkinson, now chairman of the County Mental Health Board, said be was invited to attend al first by Commissioner Howard "Hoot" Gibson, who later rescinded tbe offer. Gibson told Wilkinson County Board Chairwoman Clare Tripp asked him to let Wilkinson know tbe meeting was intended for commissioners, department beads and elected official, only and there might not be enough seating or food. Wilkinson then said he wanted to know how it is possible anyone can be “uninvited" or asked not to attend a public meeting. Tripp said she didn't take the matter seri­ ously because Wilkinson showed up regard­ less after lunch. Tripp earlier had reported she has wanted to gel county officials together to do some vision work and talk about ideas for the future, in a setting akin to a retreat or a work­ shop. Tom Wilkinson Ann Nieuwenhuis served as facilitator and was referred to as “top shelf" by Commissioner Sandra James. Making presen­ tations during the afternoon were District and Circuit Court Administrator Kathy Holman. Sheriff Dar Leaf. County Administrator Michael Brown and David Shinavier front tbe mapping department. Among those attending were County Commissioners Tripp, James. Gibson. Wayne Adams. James French, Donald Nevins, Michael Callton and Tom Wing, who Tuesday night at the County Board meeting called tbe strategic planning session “worthwhile." Among the county elected officials and department head, present were Surveyor Brian Reynolds, Drain Commissioner Tom Doyle. Commission on Aging Director Tammy Pennington. Barry-Eaton District Health Department officer James Schnackenberg. Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus, District Court Judge Gary Holman and Mental Health Director Jan McLean. Leaf and Kathy Holman talked about a pro­ posal to move District Court operations across the street to the third floor of the Courts and Law building. Other topics included county facilities, security, space needs, technology, negative and positive financial trends, and trends and impacts of substance abuse. Though department heads, elected official, and commissioners were sent invitations, notice of the meeting was duly posted in the basement of tbe county courthouse, as required by law for public meetings. �ThaHMtlngxBennar-Thureday. May£B, 2006-Paee7 James and Glenna Endsley’s children Tips on Paying for College The James E. Endsley family (left to right) James E„ George E„ Artie J.. Glenna. The girt is Thelma Endsley. By Joyce Weinbrecht James Endsley's oldest son, Artie, attended the Altoft School, and stayed oo the family farm, working with his father, until be and Mabie Eaton were married in 1921. Artic and Mabie lived on Hubble Street in Hastings for six months, and then moved back to his father's farm, living in a tenant house near the corner of Fisher and Cotts Grove roads. Later they moved across Coats Grove Road to the Cummings farm, which Janies now owned. This farm was just west of the Senter farm, which James also now owned. The family lived here for about 18 _• - ■. . ■■ . . XNb'fiuUcT death, the family moved sev­ eral times. There were 10 children in this family. Lewis, tbe oldest, was born in 1921. Arnold came in 1923; James in 1925; Donald, in the spring at 1926; first daughter, Nyla Jean, in September, 1927; Nadine arrived in 1929; Walter in May 1931; Mary Ann in 1932; Artie Jay, 1934; and Frank, tbe youngest, 1935. All the Endsley children went to tbe Altoft School, located about one and a half miles west of the farm. Of the seven sons of Artie and Mabie Endsley, six served their country in military service. Lewis, Arnold and James were in the Army during World War IL Walter was in the Army during the Korean conflict. Artie was in th: Air Force during the Korean conflict, and Frank, the youngest, served in the Army somewhat later. Artie Endsley Sr. died in 1947, with Mabie living another 45 years. They are buried in tbe Puller Cemetery. Carlton Township. Thelma, tbe second child of James and Glenna Endsley, was born on tbe family farm AT4T 1B.98 +23 SBC Communicabons Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca-Cola 23.61 47.18 1322 +.12 +.74 +.13 +.62 +.63 ♦L45 +1.16 +.69 -.20 +.67 +.84 ♦152 +1.70 IBM JCPemey Johnson 4 Johnson Kellogg's Company McDonald's Sears Hoklng Semco Energy Spartan Motors TCF Financial Pfizer Inc. VMMart child's or grandchild's ability to qualify for financial aid. Because tax issues for 529 pians can be complicated, please consult your tax adviser.) • Coverdell Education Savings Account Depending on your income level, you can contribute up to $2,000 annually to a Coverdell Education Savings Account Your Coverdell earnings and withdrawals win be tax-free, provided you use the money for qualified education expenses. 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If yea have more tine If you still have a few yean before your children head off to school, you may want to take advantage of some of the mote popular coUege-savings plans. Here are two to con­ sider * Section 529 plans - When you set up a Section 529 savings plan, you put money in specific investments, which are managed by the plan administrator. If you participate in your own state's Section 529 plan, you may be able to deduct your contributions from your state income taxes. Your plan contribu­ tion limits are high, and your withdrawals are free from federal income taxes, as long as tbe money is used for qualified college or gradu­ ate school expenses Withdrawals for expens­ es other than qualified education expendi­ tures may be subject to federal, state and penalty taxes. f Section 529 tax benefits are only effective through 2010, unless extended by Congress Also, a Section 529 plan could reduce your in 1903. She graduated from Hastings High School, and from County Normal in 1921. She taught the following year at the Altoft School, tbe same school she bad attended as a child. Thelma and Leo Olmstead were married in 1924. Their oldest children, Leila and Very!, were born in Barry County. Around 1928 they moved to Flint, where Vernon and Leo Edward were bom. Shortly after Edward (as the family called him) was born. Thelma died on April 24. 1946. She was returned to Barry County for burial in Fuller Cemetery. George Bdward was the third and youngest child of James and Glenna Endsley, and mkl the nickname "Mike." He attended the Altoft School and graduated from Hastings High School. While in high school be worked in a meat market in Hastings. On July 3, 1929, be married Loraine Humphry, a nurse, in Lucas County, Ohio. Her parents were Addison and Leona (Clark) Humphrey. Mike and Loraine had two daughters. Barbara M. and Patricia Ann. Mike -vorked for General Motors in Pontiac for many years, and when GM started a plant at Marian, Ind., he was sent there to help with tbe setup. After be retired, he and Loraine made several trips to Alaska by pick-up truck and camper where he enjoyed fish­ ing. His later years were spent in Arizona, where be passed away on March 25. 1986. He was buried at Mesa, Aris. The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pretfous week. uairraervniysier Dow Chemical ExxoMfcM If you have a college-bound senior in your house, you know that tbe end of this school year means tbe beginning of a new adventure. However, while college can be exciting, it's also expensive. If you haven't saved as much as you would have liked, don't despair - even al this late dale, you can take some steps Io help pay those college bills. 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Memorial Day services are planned for 11 a.m. Monday at the Lakeside Cemetery. Lakewood schools' academic year will conclude on Friday. June 5. with only a half day of classes. The annual conference of West Michigan United Methodists will take place al Calvin College June 2-5. Lay and clergy members of all the local UMC con­ gregations will attend. Roy Nichols of Rapid City, MI, and Naples, Fla., died, back oo March 18. His memorial service was held last Saturday at the Stroo Funeral Home community room in Grand Rapids. One of his children is Kathy (Mrs. Glenn) Good of Sunset Beach. Lake Odessa. The local greenhouse Two Seasons is a Arnold and Linda Erb spoke to the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society about their recent trip to Russia. tomers buying flats of bedding plants and cpecimen plants for use at cemeteries and at their homes. What a colorful array! The Rev. Mark Jarvis of First Congregational Church officiated at the Friday funeral of Garth Slocum, formerly of Nashville. Burial was at the Woodland cemetery on Velte Road. The family greet­ ed friends at the Vermontville Congregational Church later over lunch. Six Karrar nephews were among tbe pall­ bearers. Staff at West Elementary hosted an appreciation luncheon Thursday of last week for the volunteers and mentors who have helped at school during the current academic year. They served tacos and desserts. Each of the volunteers was given a small plant ready for the garden. Included in the gifts for the mentors was a photo of the mentor and children whom they had helped. It was a time to spend with the teachers who are too busy during the school year to do much more than a greeting. Baccalaureate services were held in the school gym Sunday evening. Only one administrator seemed to be present to oversee. Otherwise , members of the local clergy association did the planning. A praise band from Kilpatrick United Methodist Church, with help from a few other individuals, provided two sets of music. A clever video was shown with stu­ dents interviewed on what were their aspi­ rations when they were 5 years old and then students and faculty were asked what was their purpose in life when they turned 18. Some of the answers were clever, some funny and some were profound. A student read scripture and another gave the closing prayer. Pastor Darrell Bosworth was tbe speaker. He used some tactile aids in his presentation such as a 25-foot tape, a spray bottle, a rock for each. Students entered the gym in pain and came through a dec­ orated arch. This arch was used by many parents earlier and later as a photo spot for their graduating children. Even though the message comes late, local residents who remember might like to know of the deaths of former residents. On March 9 Michael Ritter died in Virginia. His parents, Maynard and Virginia (McDaniels) Ritter, still live in Florida. Michael served in tbe Navy as a hurricane hunter for four years and then in the Army reserves for 26 years. He had both bachelor’s and master's degrees in geology fiom Michigan Slate University. His wife and sons live in Blaeksburg. Va., and his daughter is in Massachusetts. His brothers, Anthony in Charlotte, Tom in Roscommon, Tim in Arizona, survive. Memorial services were held in Potterville in mid-April. Nancy Atm Wallace, 69, of Clearwater Fla., died on March 4. She was the widow of Henry Wallace and daughter of the late Galen and Evelyn (Sweitzer) Chapin. She was a sister of Jack (Doris) Chapin. She was a cousin of the late Clare Pickens and had spent weeks visiting him and later his wife Marie oo their trips to Michigan. The Bam Again Committee from Ionia County met again on Wednesday, May 18. Current plans are to have an exhibit at the Ionia Free Fair which runs July 21-30. The major project is to photograph and cata­ logue all tbe bams in the county that are 100 or more years old. These need not be oo certified centennial farms. Many such bams are still in use by the ownership of the farm and may have changed several times over the century or more. Some townships do not have a representative. The response from township supervisors has been less than enthusiastic. Want something fun to do on Monday after the Memorial Day services here? Hubbardston has a full schedule for the weekend with a craft show and sale on Saturday, horseshoe tournament at noon, the big historical society annual social afternoon, tug of war and light parade at dusk. On Sunday, the American Legion post will decorate veterans' graves. A 5K run/walk is planned for Monday down­ town. From 11 ajn. to 1 p.m. there will be the traditional chicken dinner at the Masonic hall. At noon the Irish Dancers and doggers will perform downtown. Then comes the parade, for which there Mary Smith of Woodland was ready to stepp off at the CROP Walk Sunday with a host of ballons. Rev. Douglas Reichenbach is among those in the background Turn in or turncoat? Dear Annie: Last year, after 16 years of severe sexual abuse, I bad my biological father arrested. I felt liberated, but my older siblings are hostile toward me for turning turn in. No one in my family knew the abuse was going on. so it came as a complete shock to them. Why can't they understand that their father is a monster and essentially killed me inter­ nally? My oldest sister even tried bribing me with $500 in cash to nee if I would drop tbe charges. This Weimaraner and master are just about ready to begin their CROP Walk journey. already is more than 100 entries. Rural parades such as we have in Lake Odessa and Woodland have entries one would never see in Royal Oak or Kalamazoo, and Hubbardston has entries that have not yet appeared in parades here, adding to the pleasure of the spectacle. Politicians come from far and near to be in tbe Hubbardston parade. The town has three cemeteries, which get a lot of attention on this week- Lori Fox of Portland was guest speak for the May meeting of the Ionia County Geneaological Society. end, besides nearby East Plains on Hubbardston Road. North Plains on Olmstead Road at Schaeffer Road on the west edge of the township. Kallie Walker, junior student at Lakewood, has been in Norway in a stu­ dent exchange program for months. On the weekend her father, pharmacy owner Bill Walker, flew to Norway to accompany her home on Monday. They will be home in time to witness the graduation of her sister, Emmy Jo, on Thursday night. Michigan Technological University at Houghton has released its list of those stu­ dents who earned a spot on the dean's list They include two from Lakewood. They were Colin Brandt, sophomore, studying mechanical engineering. He is the son of K elly Brandt of Lake Odessa and James Brandt. The ocher is Amber Lass, senior in mechanical engineering, also of Lake Odessa. The auditorium of Lakewood High School was filled last Monday with fami­ lies of the graduates who are receiving honors , awards and scholarships. Scholarships amounting to thousands of dollars were awarded from colleges, churches. Sunfield S.P.Y.s. Woodland Eagles Lodge, Sunny Fresh, a division of Cargill Foods', private individuals who have funded memorial scholar ships and more. Many awards from departments within the school also were presented. What bugs me the most is how my siblings still spend time with my father as if nothing ever happened. They even bring their kids to visit him at his home since he posted bail. Please tell me what Pm supposed to do. Why cant they see what this man really is? - Teen in Need Dear Teen: We're sure it took a lot for you to come forward. However, accusing a family member of abuse often creates a rift, and for some, it is easier to discredit the charges than grapple with the fallout Have you had coun­ seling? Your counselor can work on ways to help you deal with your siblings and the choices they have made regarding your father. If you do not have a counselor, contact RAINN (rainn.org) at 1-800-656-HOPE, and ask for assistance. Trials of a trip Dear Annie: My wife and I have three wonderful grandchildren whom we dote on. They spend weekends, vacations and sum­ mers with us. It has always been our dream to ue able to take them to Disneyland. We have been saving for thia, and the grandchildren have been helping us save, for the last 10 years. Our daughter recently remarried, and her new husband has two children he sees oo weekends and holidays. We were told that we now have five grandchildren and have done our best to include the two new ones on holi­ days and in other activities. However, now that we ate finalizing our trip to Disneyland, our daughter has hinted strongly that we need to indude her stepchil­ dren. My wife is very upset, since we really cant afford to add two more children right now. Hus would delay the trip a few more years unless we dip into our retirement sav­ ings, which we'd rather not. Our oldest grand­ daughter will be 14 soon, and we are con­ cerned that if we wait much longer, she will not want to make tbe trip with us. What should we do? - Gramps in Arizona Dear Gramps: It is understandable that your daughter wants her new stepchildren to be included in this family excursion, and while that is a lovely idea, it is unfair to insist that you do so. You have known them only a short time, and you and your grandchildren have been saving 10 years for this trip. More importantly, taking five children is asking for trouble. The adult-child ratio is too unbal­ anced. Tell your daughter you will be happy to take along her stepchildren, provided she pays for their expenses and another adult comes along to help supervise. If she refuses, say. 'Sony, but we simply cannot manage more than three children.* Stick to your guns. Gramps. You are being plenty generous as it is. Clip solution Dear Annie: In response to those concerned with excess hair - c'moo, folks, it's not rock­ et science. Many manufacturers sell ear and nose hair trimmers that are powered by one AA battery. I bought mine for less than $20. As far as I see, there are no acceptable excus­ es for excess nasal or ear hair, so quit com­ plaining and get clipping. RS.: There's also nothing wrong with sagging breasts and wrin­ kles. At our age. we all have them. - Hairless 65 in Lancaster, Calif . Dear Hairless: We were deluged with mail from men citing every brand of trimmer available. We want to thank everyone who wrote and made it clear that there is no reason to look like Cousin It. You really came through for us. Fanning flames Dear Annie: I have been married to 'Ken* for 10 years and have two beautiful, young children. Until six weeks ago. I thought I had a happy life. Ker dated his best friend's sister, "Terri," all through high school and college. They were voce briefly engaged, and Ken remained close to her entire family. I first met Terri at my wedding, when she came up to my hus­ band. gave him a big kiss and announced to everyone that she had no idea why they never married since they'd been in love for so long. Ken still keep, in touch with Terri's family, and I always am cordial to her. We recently received an invitation to a surprise anniver­ sary party for Terri's parents. However. Ken announced that be wanted to go alone, since I wouldn't know very many people and be did­ n't want to baby-sit me instead of visitin b with his friends. I was very hurt, so ixne good friends announced that on rhe night of tbe party, they will take me ord for a fun evening. I actually am looking ferwsd to it Tbe problem is, Ken is furious. Fee says fn- just trying to get even. Now be tr 11s me 1 can teg along to the pany if I want, but I told trim I wouldn't go for a mil­ lion dollars. We are no lonyer speaking Ken doesn't understand hew much he hurt me, and I am beginning to question every­ thing about him. Should I stay honre altogeth­ er? - Need Help in Kentucky Dear Kentucky: Ask yourself bow far you are willing to let this escalate, became you are beaded down a rather destructive path. Tell Ken that his decision to attend tbe party solo was hurtful and made you question his motives. Trust is a necessary and fragile cle­ ment of a marriage, and he has caused seme damage. Then, make nice and attend the part* with Ken. And while you're at it, look fabulous and charm the socks off everyone there, especial­ ly Tbrri. Willing widow Dear Annie: I am a 70-year-old widowei My wife, with whom I fell in love when I was age 14, passed away a year ago after a variant battle with Alzheimer's disease. To say that I am brokenhearted would be a gross under­ statement My dilemma involves a nice lady who lives down tbe street She also is widowed and hat implied that she would like to become friend­ lier with me. I might be more interested in her if she were about 30 pounds lighter. I know this should not be an issue, but I simply am not attracted to her. Also, if we should become intimate and the relationship did not work out. her proximity to my home could cause problems, particularly since all of our neighbors are friends. How do I resolve this without causing hard feelings? - Jack-in-the-Box Dear Jack: Please don't be pressured into dating someone you do not wish to become involved with, for whatever reason. Remain friendly, but if this woman pushes for more, ull her you aren't ready to start seeing anyone yet Later, you can simply say that you drink of her as a friend. Shell get the message, even if she doesn't like k. Reunion registry Dear Annie: Some time ago. you printed tbe address of the International Soundex Reunion Registry, and I wrote them searching for my son. whom I hadn't seen since be was a baby 48 years before. And. guess what? Within a few short weeks, I was matched with my son. who also was looking for his birth family. We have met. and I'm so happy I found him You were doing God's work when you printed that address. - D.N. Dear DJ4.: What a lovely reunion story! Adoptees and biological parents can see if someone is searching for them by registering with the International Soundex Reunion Registry (isrr.net), P.O. Box 2312. Canon City, NV 89702-2311 Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox9comcasl.net. or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190. Chicago. IL 60611 To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.cnators.com. COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE, INC. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 26. 2005 - Page 9 police still offering program Sheriff's Dept, to discontinue DARE by Molly Benningfield J-Ad Graphics Intern Tbe Barry County Sheriff’s Department ha» decided to discontinue the Drug Abuse Itraietmnr Education (DARE) prognun. However, Hastings city police plan io con­ tinue to otter tbe anti -drug and alcohol pro­ gram in tbe Hastings Area School System's five elementaries. It will be taught by officer Cliff Mane, who will replace Sheriff’s Sgt. Jason Sixbeny at Star and Pleasantview ele- Law enforcement and school officials met last week to discuss the future of DARE in area schools. Sheriff Dar Leaf, along with guess Tom Mills and Dave Pritchard, pre­ sented information about alternatives to the DARE program, which is targeted each year to area fifth-graders. Leaf said the county will replace the old system by luring a second school liaison offi­ cer, so the two would share tbe majority of the work. Ideally, Leaf said be would like to have one school liaison officer per school district, but with lack of funding, it isn't possible. Besides announcing a second liaison offi­ cer, programs aimed at Internet safety were discussed. Mills introduced tbe LEAD (Law Enforcement Against Drugs) program. He sa<d children are continuing to be targets for unsafe computer sites, and his new Internet research site, called Cybearsurfer. would be useful for the students. Tbe program will be offered free to schools. Mills said that only time would be needed. Cybearsurfer is funded by private donations and grants, particularly the Dow Foundation. Mills said tbe group will "attempt to visit targeted grade levels in all schools (within the district). The best thing we can do is create awareness." There are many dangers when a child uses a computer for researching on the Internet. However, sites like www.onekey.com (Google), www.yahooligans.com ■ (Yahoo!) and www.askjeeves.com are designed for kids by filtering and thus, making it more safe. Parents also are being warned to be wary of chat rooms. Mills said. His brief lecture gave insight about tbe increasingly secret language No«m Of TM« RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTWG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MF0RMAT10N WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate mey b® Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver of both chat rooms and instant messaging. Mills encouraged everyone to be aware of tbe many different emoticons and acronyms. Pritchard also talked about the benefits of LEAD and tbe ways in which parents can keep the control. "It's empowering parents to take the initia­ tive," Pritchard said. He spoke of drug and alcohol testing and bow parents could pick up personal packets of tbe Id s to keep at home. He said parents don't necessarily have to use tbe kite, but just having them is enough incentive for most Pritchard also took up the topic of trust. Since having these kits at home may cause children and teenagers to be suspicious, he said parents should keep control in the house­ hold. "It's giving the power back to parents." Pritchard said. Leaf said he wanted to make sure tlat whether or not tbe DARE program is a key port in the educational programs of the coun­ ty. tbe main priority is tbe children and their Sheriff Dar Leaf safety. "In my opinion, schools rank in tbe top five secure places for kids." Leaf said. Hastings Police Chief I P. Sarver, in explaining why his department is continuing DARE, said he believes the program is “ben­ eficial to children." Though it has been reported in national magazines from research that DARE is not working well to keep children away from using drugs, tobacco or alcohol, he said that he was not aware of tbe unflattering reports. He added. “If it keeps a couple of kids off drugs, it's worth it" Sarver said be doesn't know why tbe sher­ iff's department is discontinuing DARE, but be feels that Hastings should keep teaching it “It's a good program. It has expanded to cover more areas than drug abuse; it's keep­ ing up with tbe tine-.." Tbe interaction with officers for the chil­ dren is important. Sarver said. To have "oneon-one contact" helps with the trust and intimidation factor. MORTGAGE SALE - Dotauft has boon made in the ooncflfcns of a mortgage made by Elheteen G. Neubaum, unmarried, onginal mortgagors), to TCF Ncitonai Bank, Mortgagee, dated March 24, 2004. and recorded on March 30, 2004 in instrument 1124380, and rerecorded on July 1, 2004 in Instru­ ment 1130213. In Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Nmery-Frve And 59/100 Dottvs (397,395.59). including interest at 6.99% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute In ouch case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB bo foredoeed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, st pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings st 1D0 PM. on Juno 23, 2005. Said promises are situated in Township of Assyria. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4, Town 1 North, Ray 7 West described as: Commencing at a point on the East Ins of Section 4. Town 1 North. Rango 7 West, distant South 1867S6 loot from the Northeast comer of said sec­ tion; said point being 23 rods South of the Northeast comer of ths South 1/2 of toe North 1/2 of said Secton 4; toonoo South 88 degrees 48 min­ utes West 48.04 loot to too Westerly right of way line of Highway M-68 lor the place of beginning; thence continuing South 88 degrees 48 minutes West 285.00 lost: tosneo South 01 degrees 35 min­ utes 25 seconds East parallel to too centertine of said Highway M-86 215.00 loot; thence North 88 degrees 48 minutes East 285.00 feet to said Wistsrty right of way Uno; thence North 01 degrees 35 minutes 25 seconds West along said line 215.00 toet to the piece of beginning The redemption period shafl bo 1 month from the dais of ouch sale, unless an affidavit of occupancy or intent to occupy is recorded in accordance with MCLA 8003241(d) and given to toe mortgagee, in wthcr case tne reoempoon penoo snail oe o months from too date of such sale. Dated: May26.2005 For more infer motion, please cal: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For TCF National Bank 30400 Telegraph Rd Sts 200 Bingham Farms, Mkftgan 48025-5822 Fie #055681F01 courtnews • Max Krebs. 25, of Delton, was sentenced to three concurrent prison terms on three separate drug-related cases against him. Tbe charge from the first case was of operating or maintaining a methampbetiminc laboratory involving hazardous waste second offense. Krebs was sentenced to a minimum of 45 months to a max­ imam of 240 months, i $20,000 fine, and $620 in court costs. This change, with the secono offense notice, has a maximum penalty of 40 yean in prison and/or $200,000 in fines. This felony charge is from December in Baltimore Township. Tbe second case was of operating or maintaining a metham-' phtfimmr laboratory near a specified place. Krebs was sentenced to a minimum of 45 months to a maximum of 240 months, a $5,000 fine, and $620 in court costs. This fekmy charge has a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and/or $100,000 in fines. This charge is from November in Hope Township. The third case was of unauthorized tampering with an anhydrous ammonia container. Krebs was sentenced to a minimum of 16 months to a maximum of 72 months, $23.52 in restitution and $620 in court costs. This charge has a maximum penalty of four years in prison and/or $5,000 in fines. This felony stems from an incident in Octobar in Woodland Township. • Tyler Robins, 25. of Nashville, was sentenced to three years on probation. 11 month* in jail with credit for 141 days served, had his driver’s license suspended for six months, was assessed $1,840 in fines and court costs, was ordered to have substance abuse counsel­ ing and AA meetings in jail. This sentence is for one charge of operating a maintaining a methamphetimine laboratory with a habitual offender second convic­ tion notice attached. This felony charge stems from an incident last June in Castleton Township and has a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison and/or $150,000 in fines. • Mandy Reach. 30, of Belding, was sentenced to a continuation of her probation, ten months in jail with credit for 103 days served, cog­ nitive behavioral therapy, substance abuse counseling and AA meet­ ings while in jail for violating her probation by being terminated from the adult drug court program. Her original felony charge was of obtaining personal identity information without authorization and occurred in Hastings in July 2003. Tbe maximum penalty for this charge is five yean in prison and/or $10,000 in fines. Starting June 13 thru July 28 / - 6 months thru 5 years starts July 5 No lessons June 28.29.30 July 4 jj PRICE: $15/child or $35/fariily of3__________ I (additional children $7) fc* AGES: 6 months - 15 years TIME: Monday thru Thursday Derek John Brookmeyer on your BJL. in AdvertWns from MSU! Good luck in California. Lwe—f««r family Lose Weight.. Gain Life. S -Ql 1-3:30 every half hour PRICE: M<oeiir Congratulations • Brandon Hammond. 24. of Hastings, was sentenced to a contin­ uation of his probation, six months in jail with credit for three days served and the last five months suspended upon successful comple­ tion of the Teen Challenge Program for one count of violating his probation by committing retail fraud in April. His original felony charge of home invasion second degree was from October in Hastings and has a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison and/or $3,000 in fines. SWIM LESSONS at j Jordan Lake for 2005 \ DATES: THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made n the condftons of a mortgage made by Mchaei G. Alton and Sheila Mr ria Alan, husband and wtte, to AMance Funding a Division of Superior Bank FSB. mortgagee dated October 7.1999 and recorded October 15, 1999 m Instrument Number 1036667. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by LaSalle Bank NA fka LaSalle Nabonal Bank, in Ns capaoty as indenture trustee under that certain Sato and Servicing Agreement dated 12/1/99 among AFC Trust Serie* 1999-4. as issuer. Superior Bank FSB. as Setter and Servicer. and LaSalto Bank N A., as Indenture Trustee. AFC Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Notos. Series 1999-4, and any amend­ ments thereto by assignment dated March 21 2002 and recorded on October 23. 2002 in Instrument Number 1090001, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Thirty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Two and 44/100 Dollars ($33,842.44) including interest at the rale of 1225% per annum Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubttc venue at the Garry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 pan. or. June 1#. 2005 The premises arc located r> the Township of Assyria. Barry Couny, Meagan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of the East part of the East he'.f of the Southwest quarter of section 21, town 1 N jrth, range 7 Wsst, for a place of beginning, (said parcel being bounded on the West by the lane fence dividing said E aM part from said West pert); thence East 400 toet; thence north 200 toet; thence West 400 toet; thence South 200 toet along the aforesaid fence to the place of begin­ ning. Manufactured Home Used 1986 Fatrmon Send No. MY8657533K Lengto/Wldto 14x70 Ths redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages. If any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: May 19, 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor LaSalle Bank N.A. fka LaSalle National Bank, in Ns capacity as indenture trustee under that certain Sate and Servicing Agreement dated 12/1/99 among AFC Trust Senes 1999-4, as issuer, Superior Bank FSB. as Setter and Servicer, and LaSatte Bank NA. as Indenture Trustee. AFC Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Notes. Series 1999­ 4, and any amendments thereto, As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 199.1773 May 28-11 a.m.-l p.m. June 4 - 11 a.m.-l p.m. I > A\' ) '' | j join us and learn about our non-surgical Medical Weight Loss Program and our Roux-en-Y and LAP-BAND® procedures. FREE MEDICAL & SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS SEMINARS Call 877-877-6672 for specific dates and times and to reserve your spot. Combining experienced surgeons with advanced techniques, mmpc® and Spectrum Health have partnered to provide a surgical weight loss program that produces lasting results. Spectrum Health spectrum-heaJth.org • To’register for our tree seminar and to learn more about us.' call mmpc- Center for Health Excellence ■ at 616 974 4400 br877.877.mmpc. www.mmpc.com �Page 10 — Thursday. May 26. 2005 - The Hastings Banner KAYLA AMNIE ERIN BARE KEVIN DAVIS NATHANIEL FRAME EJUC FRITH DRAY HUB ELIZABETH KRUKO ANNA LAWRENCE ALYSSA MENNELL KATIE RAY TAYLOR RAYMOND COURTNIE ROBINSON KATHLYN ROUNDS HASTINGS FLOWER SHOP JAKE VINCENT ASHLEY VARNER GRAHAM TUINSTRA MacLEOD CHIROPRACTIC 402 N. Michigan. Hastings 327 W Apple St Hastings 945-3484 948-3170 DEWEYS SALES & SERVICE AND AUTO SALES KING'S ELECTRONICS & APPLIANCES Illi W. Green. Hastings 130 W State. Hastings 945-4915 945-4284 TRADEMARK REALTY, INC. CINDER'S HALLMARK 110 W. State St. Hastings 945-9551 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING Farm Bureau Insurance 325 N. Hanover. Hastings 333 W State St. Hastings 945-2491 945-3443 CAITLIN VREUODE LARRY NEIL ■■I "Your Real Estate Connection" 1975 Ole Cutters Pass. Hastings 945-0514 PRINTING PLUS MON-HU I • SAT I W-lSt in the Gray Barn 1351 N IM-43 Hwyl Hastings 945-9105 STATE FARM INSURANCE PROGRESSIVE GRAPHICS GEE & LONGSTREET LLP 115 S lefferson St. Hastings Attorneys at Law 607 N. Broadway. Hastings 948-8001 945-9249 945-3495 WELTON'S HEATING & COOLING DREISBACH PONTIAC, OLDS, GMC TRUCK GIRRBACH FUNERAL HOME 401 N Broadway. Hastings 328 N. Michigan. Hastings 328 S Broadway. Hastings Paul Prtersaa 1215 N. Broadway. Hastings 945-3252 945-5352 MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK GAVIN'S CHEVROLET & BUICK 620 W State St. Hastings 4600 N M-37 Hwy. Middleville 948-9561 795-3318 HASTINGS NAPA 122 N lefferson Rd Hastings 948-9696 ■■M PRIORITY COLLISION J-AD Quality k 1351 N N PERFOI 412 Haynes Loop. Hastings (behind Daval'sl 269-945-7777 BOSLEY PHARMACY *A Full Service Independent Pharmacy serving Hostings & Barry County" 118 S. Jefferson. Hastings 945-3495 COLE* 312 bi �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 26. 2005 - Page 11 NOT PICH RED JEFFREY ALLEN. DANIEL ANGER. TIMOTHY ASPINALL. I ERIN AVERY. DEREK BAlJlWIN ASHLEY BECK. JARED BELL. WYATT BENTON. VIA BLOOD. CAITLIN BRANCH. ASHLEY CHASE. SARA CHAVEZ. NKYX1 OCHANSKI 11 Ml CLARK. JOHN ClXXJlXil . EDWARD COWLES. ROBERT D'AGOSTINO. KURTUS DANIELS. BENJAMIN DAVIS. MEGAN DAVIS. SCOTT DAVIS. CODY DEPEW. DANIEL DOYLE. RYAN DYKHOUSE.CHRISTOPHER EDWARDS. MICHAEL GARRETT. STACEY GUTHER1DGE. LH>NA HAU.. MATHEW HALLIFAX. TIFFANY HOUSE. NEWELL HEATH. TY LER HEATH. STEVEN HEDGES. HEATH Hl.l MER. SARA HENDRICK. JOHN HENNING III. CHERIE HOAGUN. JASON HUDSON. JACOB ISAACS. CHASE JOHNSON. JOSHUA JOHNSON. DERRICK JONES. ANDREW KELLY. ALEXANDER KENDALL. SALOME KHACHIAURL KJHN KINNEY. SHANNON LEWIS. DERIC LUSTEY. KYLE LUSTEY. TYELOR MCCRACKIN. ROBERT MEKKES. JEREMY MILLER.THOMAS MILLER. KRISTEN MUNRO. STACEY MURPHY. WILLIE MURRAY. BRADU2Y PELKEY. SHANNON POLL. LAURA ROSENBERGER. KELLY ROSSO. SIGMUND RUMPF. CHARITY SCHANTZ. GERRIT SCHWEPPER. LUKE SELBY. JUSTIN SELLECK. AMANDA SINK. STEVEN SNYDERl^CEY STANDLER. BENJAMIN STEINKE. BRANDON SUTFIN, ASHLEY TIETZ. STACY TYRRELL. MEGAN ULRICH. BRENT WALLACE. ROBERT WESTFALL. KAYLA WILLS. MELISSA WYMER. CHRISTOPHER YARGER SARABUSTANCE JAYMEE CAMPBELL ANDREW CONKLIN ASHLEY DOWNING SANTANA GONZALES BR ANDON JOHNSON ■ NATOSH1A OLIN DANNIE PROUGH JENNA RADANT DAVID SMITH SARAH WALKER AMANDA SUNIOR Pennock HASTINGS CITY BANK GOLE DENTAL GROUP 1000 W Green St. Hastlnps "Safe & Sound Since 1886" ISO W Court St. Hastings Dr Daniel Cole - Dr lason D Cole 121 W Woodlawn. Hastings 945-2401 191 W. Stalest. Hastings 945-3967 BROWN'S CARPET ONE & CUSTOM INTERIORS 221 N Industrial Park. Hastings J Hi tarings 948-2244 ALLSTATE TOM SAUNGUE AGENCY CREEKSIDE PROFESSIONAL CENTER 136 E. State St. Hastings 1761 W M-37 Hwy. Hastings 945-4030 945-3888 BUCKLAND AGENCY WHITE'S PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO nmency LUKETOSSAVA PALLWANLAND 945-1749 PLUS SAVANNAH RAMSEY 11235 S Wall Lake Rd. Delton SANDRIDGE BANK 623-5115 241 W State St Hastings 511 W State St. Hastings 945-3437 948-3720 WBCH "World's Best Country" HODGES JEWELRY BARRY COUNTY LUMBER 122 W State St. Hastings 225 N Industrial Park. Hastings 945-3431 945-2479 I OO.I FM Haatinfa 948-2963 KCC FEHSENFELD CENTER AT HOME REAL ESTATE NORTHSIDE PIZZA 2950 W M-170 Hwy 195 E. State St. Hastings 329 N Michigan. Hastings 948-9500 945-3550 945-3418 • 945-3419 STATE FARM INSURANCE Tai Gfarharl Affncy 825 S. Hanover St. Hastings 948-1284 KEVIN'S DRAPERIS & FINE FURNITURE 620 tanner Lake Rd Hastings 945-4177 AFFORDABLE ASPHALT 3189 Stager Rd. Middleville 948-2081 �Paga 12 - Thursday. May 26. 2005 - The Hastens Barmer Foreclosure Notice (AH Counties) THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY notice to crbxtors ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE NOTICE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth Miles, a single man to *MERS* is Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc. MERS is a FOR SEALED BID: 1971 Caterpillar D-7F Bulldozer, S/N 94N2625, 4-way hydraulic blade. Tractor has 75% under­ carriage. New paint, decals and batteries, excellent condition' Bids will be accepted until 9:00 a m. May 31. 2005. Barry County Road Commission, (269) 945-3449 or bcrc@barfMSuntjtorg The minutes of the meeting of the Bany County Board of Commissioners held May 25. 2005. are available In the County Clerk's Office at 220 W. State St. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org. CITY OF HASTINGS 2004 Annual Water Quality Report CITY OF HASTINGS WATER QUALITY FOR 2004 Dear Customer: We are pleased to present a summary of the quality of the waler provided to you during the past year. The Safe Drinking Waler Act (SDWA) requires that utilities issue an annual "Consumer Confidence* report to customers in addition to other notices that may be required by law. The City of Hastings vigi­ lantly safeguards its wafer supplies and is proud to report that our system has never had a violation of maximum contaminant levels. This report is a snapshot of last year's water quality. Included are details about where your waler comes from, what it contains, how it compares to EPA and State standards, and the risks our water testing and treatment are designed to prevent We are committed to providing you with information because informed consumers are our best ales. WATER SYSTEM INFORMATION We encourage pubic interest and participation in our communi­ ty's decisions affecting drinking water. Regular City Council meet­ ings occur on the 2nd and -Mh Mondays of each month in City Hall al 7:30 p.m. The public is welcome. If you have any questions about this report or any other ques­ tions pertaining to the City of Hastings drinking water, please con­ tact Chuck Milter or Veme Robins. City of Hastings Water Treatment Plant at 269-945-2331 or Tim Ginbach. City of Hastings DPS Director, at 269-945-2468 from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present In source water include: • Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildfife. • Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas pro­ duction. mining or farming. • Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and iosidential uses. •Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and oan also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems. • Radioactive contaminants, which can bo naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink. EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bot­ tled water, which must provide the same protection for public hearth : AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY ^FORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALEjDetauft having been made in the terms and condttions of a certain mortgage made by Sandra Johnston, a single woman. Mortgagor, to Hamilton Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated the 8th day of October, 2004 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 12th day of October, 2004 in Instrument No. 1135368 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been modiIled by Instrument recorded October 12. 2004 in Instrument No. 1136368, said Mortgage naving oeen assignee iq weiis rargo Bark. NA, as trustee on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at foa (tote of foto notice, the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety Six & 92/100 ($114,896.92). no suit or proceeding at lew or in equity having been WATER QUALITY DATA TABLE WATER SOURCE The City of Hastings is supplied by groundwater from 4 welts located wtthin the City frntts. Three of the four wefts are in excess of 290 feet deep and supply a very good quality of water. The fourth well Is somewhat shallower and is only used in emergen­ cies. During the year 2004, the City of Hastings distributed 319 million gallons of water. This water was distributed not only to residential customers but also to industry located within the City of Hastings service area. The State performed an assessment of our source water in 2003 to determine the susceptibly or the relative potential of contamination. The susceptibility rating is on a six-tiered scale from "very low* to "high* based primarffy on geological sensitivity, water chemistry and contaminant sources. The susceptibility of our source is Very Low. A copy of the fuS report can be obtained by contacting the City of Hastings at 269-945-2468. The following table lists the results of every regulated contami­ nant that we detected in your drinking water during the 2004 cal­ endar year. The presence of these contaminants in the water does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a hearth risk. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from testing performed from January 1, 2004, through December 31, 2004. The State requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these con­ taminants are net expected to vary significantly from year to year. Some of the data, though representative of the water quality, is more than one year old. • The table contains the name of each substance, the highest level slowed by regulation (MCL); the ideal goals for public health, the amount detected, the usual sources of such contami­ nation, footnotes explaining our findings, and a key to units of measurement. KEY DEFINITIONS J IMPORTANT INFORMATION Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL: The highest level of a Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as expected to contain at least small amou'.-h» of some contami­ dose to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment nants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indi­ technology. cate that the water poses a health risk. More information about Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or MCLG: The level of a contaminants and potent* health effects can be obtained by call­ contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or ing the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791). expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drink­ Action Level or AL: The concentration of a contaminant which, ing water than the general population. Immuno-con (promised if exceeded, triggers treatment, or other requirements, which a water system must follow. persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with MROL: Maximum Reeldual Disinfectant Level: The highest HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convinc­ infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people ing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for con­ shouId seek advice about drinking water from the tr health care trol of microbial contaminants. MRDLG: Maximum Reeldual Disinfectant Level Goal: The providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen lex el of a drinking water disinfectant below where is no known or the risk of infection by Crypto-sporidium and other microbial con­ expected risk to hearth. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the taminants are avaiabte from the Safe Drinking Water Hotfcne (1­ use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants ppm: parts 800-426-4791). per mifton; or mg/l: milligrams per liter; pCM: picocuries per Iler The sources of drinking water (both tap waler and bottled water) (a measure of radioactivity); ppb: parts per million, or m^: mftinclude rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and • hgrams per liter; pCVI: picocuries per liter (a measure of radioac­ wefts As water travels over the surface of the land or through the tivity); ppb: parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (ug/1); ND: ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some Non Detectable; NA: Not Applicable; HRAA: highest Running cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting Annual Average. CowtiMBiMWts Fluorkfeppm) M«t»l Selenium (ppm) Mtorebtoi Todl Coliform Bictena Metes* to DtaribetiM System Chkxme(ppm) Total i nnaiomctnancs (TTHM.XmjJ) Haloacetic Acids (HAA5’*XmiU) Ceppcr/LaM Harttop Water (■totatM am mti MCL (MMrLmi MCLG (KPAGaW) MCL vi ma»i Sample Date 0.9 4 4 0 2004 Water additive which promotes strong teeth 0.061 0.001 2 0.05 N/A N/A 0 0 2001 2001 Naturally pre?-nt in environment Naturally present in environment No Positive Samples HRAAa* Rang. One Positive per Month 0 0 Monthly Naturally present in environment Water additive for Disinfection pmpMM MRDL MRDLG HRAA 037 Range 0 - 1.2 4.0 4.0 0 Daily 0.0021 80 NA 0 2004 Sources of Coatamiaaat Vatec • • 006 | instituted to recover the debt secured by said mort­ gage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 16th day of June, 2006 at 1:00 o'clock pm Local Time, said mortgage wl be fore­ closed by a sale at public auction, to the Nghest bidder, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml (that being the buildfog where the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as afore­ said on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 10.00% per annum and al legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as foltows: All that certain piece or parcel of land sit­ uated in tf« Township of Yankee Springs. County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as toflows. tow*: UnM 6, Jano Site Condominium, according tot ho Master Deed recorded in Instrument No. 1003235 and First Amendment to the Master Dead recorded in InstrumentNo. 1025363, In foe Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds, together vtth rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Masts' Deed as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978 as amended. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immedi­ ately following the sate. Dated: 5/19/2005 Wefts Fargo Bank. NA. as trustee Mortgagee FABRIZIO A BROOK, P C. Jonathan L Engman (PS6364) Attorney for Weis Fargo Bank, NA, as trustee 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 248-362-2600 Pub: 5/19-6^ omt.im By -product of drinking water chlorination. By-product of (kinking water chlorination. 2004 0 NA Sources of Coatamiaaat Naaber ef sites Sample exceeding AL Date Corrosion of household 0 sites above AL out plumbing systems 2002 0 Lead (ppb) of 20 sites sampled 2 15 Corrosion of household 0 site above AL out plumbing systems Copper (wfe) 0 2002 640 of 20 sites sampled 1300 Uaregetoted Sample Highest Level MCLG Sources of Coutamtaaat Detected Date (EPA Goal) MCL Naturally present in environment 2004 -Sodymljyn) Unregulated N/A 12 • High concentrations of Hardness, Sodium. A Sulfate were found in well 2. This well is only used in emergencies. ND 90* Perttettle separate corporation that is acting sotety as a nom­ inee tor Lender and Lender’s successors and assigns. MERS i< the mortgagee under this Security Instrument. Lender is Investaid Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February S, 2004, and recorded on March 19, 2004, in Document Number 1123927. Bany County Records. Michigan, assigned by said Mortgagee on which mortgage there is dakned to bo due at the date hereof the sum of seventy five thousand five hundred seventy eight and 01/100 Dotes ($75,578.01). including interest at 6.660% per annum. Under the power of safe contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made ard pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at tie Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 1:00 o’clock p.m. on Thursday, Juno 9.2005. Said premises are situated in the Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON. COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN A PARCEL OF LAND TITLE IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SEC ■TON 33. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH­ WEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 33. THENCE SOUTH S24 FEET; THENCE EAST 264 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 624 FEET; THENCE WEST 264 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING PARCEL #06-050-033-000010-00 AS COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3649 DEVINO RD , NASHVILLE. Ml 49073 The redemption period shall be 1 year from the date of such sale. Dated: April 22. 2005 •MERS' is Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MERS is a separate corporation theat is acting solely as a nominee for Lender and Lender s successors and aarigna. MERS la the mortgagee under this Security Instrument Lender is Investaid Corporation. Mortgagee Richard A Green. Attorneys, 30150 N. Telegraph Rd., Ste. 4444 Bingnam Farms. Ml 48025 . (248) 540-7665 0“4’04’ AL (ArtteaLmt) ••Regulated at Customer Tap Unregulated contaminants are those for which EPA has not established drinking water standards. Monitoring helps EPA to determine Date of Birth: December 20.1922. TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Howard Asa Southwetf, who lived at 2783 N. Weftmen Rd.. Woodland. Mkttgen dted February 22.2005. 206 W. Court St. STE 302. Hastings. Ml 48068. and foe n&med/proposed personal representative within 4 montns after foe date of pubfleation of Ma notice. May 20. 2005 James L Banks (P10405) Attorney at Law 1036 Jordan Lake Street P.O. Box 592 lake Odessa. Ml 48849 616/374-0844 Shartena S. Goodemoot. Personal Representative 14780 WBowbrook Dr. Lake Odessa. Ml 48849 Telephone: 616-374-8810 THB8 RRM « A DEBT COMIXTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEPL ANY NFORMARON OBTAMED W1X K USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER B2LOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE ’atiJTARY DUTY. BORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in toe condttions of a mortgage made by Cathy L. Hurte^ a stogie woman, to WMC Mortgage Corporation. mort­ gagee. dated November 18, 2002 snd recorded December 4,2002 in Instrument Number 1092943. Barry County Records. Said mortgage to now heM by Weis Fargo Bank Minnesota, National Association, as trustee by assignment slated December 3, 2002 and recorded on May 24, ?004 in Instrument Number 1128038, Barry County Records. There to claimed to be duo on such mort­ gage the sum of Ntnety-Four Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Eight and 48/100 Dottvt ($94,248.48) fodudfog interest si foe rate of 8 J8% per annum. Under foe power of sate contained in foe mort­ gage and foe statutes of foe State of MtaNgan. notice to hereby given tiat Mt mortgage wB br/ foreclosed by a sale d the mortgaged pramtoaa, 'x some part of them, at pubfle venue al Ihe Barry County Courthouoa in Hastings In Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on Juno 16,2DT6. The promises are located in foe Ctty of Hasfk^, Barry County, Michigan, and are described ar Lol 9 and 11 and foe South 20 test of Lot 7 ard 8 and foe North 8 feet of Lol 13, Block 9, Lincoln Park AddNon io foe recorded plat thereof to Uber 1 o? Plats, on P^e 55. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless foe property to deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, to which case foe redemption period shal be 30 days from foe date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The toreefoetog mortgagee can rescind ths sate to foe event a 3rd party buys foe property and there to a simultaneous resolution wtth the borrower, to that event your damages, I any, are limited solely to foe return of foe bid amount tendered at sale. Dated: May 19,2006 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, National Association, as trustee. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-6041 (248) 467-1000 Rte No. 213.0376 «<« Notice Of Mortgage Foredoeure Sets THMFmM BA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DOT. ANY MFORMAIKM WE 08TAMWMX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW W YOU ARE Bi ACTIVE MUTARYOUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detautt has been mads to foe condttions of a mortgage made by Steven Thomas Goodson. a single man, origM mortgagorfs). to Argent Mortgage Company. LLC, Mortgagee, dated Apr* 25. 2003, and recorded on May 19.2003 to Instrument 1104821, to Bany coun­ ty records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Amertquoat Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-AR3 under foe Poolng and Servicing Agreement dated as of June 1.2003, without recourse as assignee by an aesignmenL on which mortgage there to claimed to be due al foe date hereof foe sum of Seventy Tour Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-One And 61X100 Do*ars ($74,391 ^0), todudtog interest al 9% per annum. Under foe power of aato contained to said mort­ gage and ths statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice to hereby given foal said mortgage vM be foreclosed by a sais of foe mortgaged premtoos, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, al foe Bany County Courthouse to Hastings at 1 GO PM, on Jure 2. 2005 Said promises are situated to Ctty of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are dseerfoed aa: Lot 6, Bfock 15 of foe PM of Dantol SMtsrto Addbton to ths Ctty of Hastings, accenting to foe recorded pial thereof as recorded to Uber 1 of Piels, on Page 11, except the North 20 tost of foe East 4 toet thereof. The redemption period shal be 6 monfoa from foe date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6003241a. to which case the redemption period shal ba 30 days from foe date of such sate. Dated: May 5. 2006 For more information, pisass cai: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc.. Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2003-AR3 under foe Poolng and Servicing Agreement dated as of June 1,2003, without recourse 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File #054942F01 Senior Portraits where the*e contaminant* occur and whether it need* tn revulate rho*e contaminant* •• .G’l 838-8698 �The Hastings Banner - -Thursday. May 26. 2005 - Page 13 FORECLOSURE NOTICE Thia firm Ta a debt collactor attempting to coltact a debt. Any inrornunion joutnea win De used for this purposa. If you are in the Military, pleaae contact our office at the num* bar Mated below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Gregory K Milter and Diane M Miller, husband and wife to Argent Mortgage Company LLC. a Delaware Limited Liability Company Mortgagee, dated March 2.2004 and recorded March 11.2004 in instrument *1123487 . and re-recorded on March 22, 2005 in Instrument No. 1143019, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Amenquest Funding to REO Subsidiary, by assign­ ment dated January 11,2005 and recorded January 24. 2005 in Instrument No. 1140493, and rerecord­ ed in Bany County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Sixty-Eight Thousand One Hundred Forty-Seven Dollars and Ninety-Two Cents ($266,147 92) including interest 8.35% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 526AM. on Thursday, June 30. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as* A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 21. Town 1 North, Range 7 Wesi. described as: Beginning at a point on the Sou’h line of Section 21, Town 1 North. Range 7 West, distant North 89 degrees 53 minutes 06 seconds East. 966.99 feet from the South 1/4 post of said Section 21; thence North 00 degrees 45 minutes 33 seconds West. 660.00 feel; thence North 00 degrees 55 minutes 40 seconds West. 663.16 feet to the North line of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 21; thence North 89 degrees 35 minutes 30 seconds East along said North line 308.80 <eet to the East line of said Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4; thence South 00 degrees 56 minutes 17 sec­ onds East along said East line 1324.77 feet to said South Section line; thence South 89 degrees 53 minutes 06 seconds West along said South Section line, 311.00 feet to the place of beginning Commonly known as 7755 Wort Rd. Bellevue Ml 49021 The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 6003241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: MAY 23. 2005 Ameriquest Funding to REO Subsidiary.. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd Suite 100 Rochester Hills. Ml 48307 (246)844-5123 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the fcm eclosing mortgagee. In that event, J our damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely io the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Wendy K. McCormick, an unmarried woman, original mort­ gagor's), to Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis. Mortgagee, dated September 23,2003. and record­ ed on September 29. 2003 in instrument 1114533. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Nine And 56/100 Dollars ($109,759.56). including interest at 5.75% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wM be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on June 23. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 30. Casa-Del-Mar of Acker's Point and Lot 31. Casa-Del-Mar of Acker's Plat, excepting the Northeasterly 10 feet ttiereof, according tc the plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats, On Page 64. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wrth MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the i.ademption period shaft be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: May 26, 2005 For more information, please cafl: FC W 248.593.1312 Trot! & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Uninn Federal Bank of Indianapolis 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4056462F01 SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING MAY 11, 2005 - 7M PM Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance Present: Lyons. Lee, Flint. Rogers. Hawthorne. Greenfield and Car; and nine guests Minutes of the April 13. 2005 Regular Board Meeting approved Zoning and Building report for Apnl accepted by voice vote. Appointed Robin Hawthorne to Zoning Board of Appeals by voice vote Appointed Joe Lyons to Parks 4 Recreation Committee by voice vote. Vouchers and payroll approved for payment. Treasurer s report for Apnl accepted by voice vote Adopted Resolution <2005-38. Road Resolution for 2005 by roll call vote Meeting adpumed at 9:06 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Robin Hawthorne. Clerk Attested to by. Jim Can. Supervisor THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Frederick M. Anderson a single man. to Citifinancial. Inc , mortgagee, dated January 29.2004 and recorded February 2.2004 in Instrument Number 1121566. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Eighty Thousand Ninety-Nine and 98/100 Dollars ($80,099.98' induding interest at the rate of 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale tontaxied in ths mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1W p.m. on June 2. 2005. The premises are located in the Township of Rutland. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the southwest one-quarter of section thiily-trve (35). town throe (3) north, range nine (9) west. Rutland township. Barry county. Michigan, beginning at a point on the forth and south one-quarter line of said section thirty-five (35) which lies 490 feet due north of tlie south one-quar­ ter post of said section thirty-five (35), thence north 89 degrees 37 minutes west 264 fw. thence due north 330 feet, Thence south 89 degrees 37 minutes east 264 feet, thence due south 330 feet to the point of beginning, Rutland Township, Barry County. Michigan. less and except the following described property: A parcel of land in the southwest one quarter of section 35, town 3 north, range 9 west, described asfolows: Beginning at a point on the north and south onequarter line of said section 35. which lies due north of the south one-quarter post of-said-section 35. 490 feet; thence north 89 degrees 37 minute-, west 264 feet; thence due north 150 feet; thence south 89 degrees 37 minutes east 264 feet; thence due south 150 feet to the place of beginning. Rutland Township. Barry county. Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned m accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemptton period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower, in that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale Dated: May 5. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Citifinancial. Inc., As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 293 0072 Synopsis PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting May 11,2005 Meeting was called to order al 7.-00 p.m. Supervisor Herzog absent. 4 Board members present, and members of tt<e public. Appointed Trustee Jack Kennedy as acting Chair. rieoge or Allegiance. Approved agenda with additions Approved minutes Board Meeting held April 13. 2005 as presented Correspondence was read Public Comment. Fire Dept Reports placed on file Approved motion to support grant application w/5% match for PLFD Prairieville Police Report placed on file. Adopted 2005 Resolution for Police Recognition Week May 16-May 21. Approved final hearing on North/Lakeshora Drive Special Assessment District. Accepted resignation of Dan Jeska from Planning & Zoning Commission. Adopted P.C.I. Building and Electrical fee sched­ ules. Approved to maintain zoning compliance fee and ounoing & erectneat rmes. Approved amendment to road expenditures for budget year 2005-06. Approved hiring of cleaning personnel pending State background check. Discussed cleaning of Hall floor. Approved Fireworks permit for Pine Lake Assoc, pending Fire Chief approval. Clerk s report placed on file. Approved Clerk Nichols to apply tor grant tor election equipment. Treasurer's report placed on file. Township Audit is scheduled for July 5th. Approved to add to the agenda limiting public comment to 5 minutes. Approved to pay outstanding bills as presented in the amount of $29,215.42. Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. Normanfean Nicnois. werx Attested to by: Jack Kennedy, Acting Chair om4i«m Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, W any, shall be limit­ ed aoteiy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made -n the conditions of a mortgage mto* by Derrick F. Rhoda and Michell* L. Rhoua. husband and wife, original mortgage, j). to New Century Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee. dated November 21. 2002. and recorder cn December 16, 2002 in instrument 1093607. in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by saJ Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of February 1. 2003, Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Capital I Inc. Trust 2003-NC2 as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum o* One Hundred Thirty-Rve Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Eight And 06/100 Dollars ($135,678.06), including interest at 8.85% per annum Under th* power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings al 1:00 PM, on June 23. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 3 and 39. of the Plat of East Big Gilkey, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats, on Page 18. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance w4h MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal I be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: May 26. 2005 For more information, please calf: FC C 248 593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of February 1, 2003, Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Capital I Inc. Trust 2003-NC2 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5622 File 4056452F01 -Mine Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Site THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed eotefy to the return of the bld emount ten­ dered et sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard T. Davis and Lisa B. Davis, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Plus of America. a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated April 27. 2000, and recorded on May 17, 2000 in instrument 1044443. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Option One Mortgage Corporation. a California Corporation as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety And 31/100 Dollars ($200,790.31). including inter­ est at 12.4% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given thai said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on June 23. 2005 Said pr-imises are situated to Township of Maple Grove. Bar.v County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Southeast comer of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7. Town 2 North, Range 7 West Maple Grove Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence West 702.60 feet along the North 1/8 line of Section 7; thence North 310 feet; thence East 702.60 feet to the East line of Section 7; thence South 310 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate Dated: May 26. 2005 For more totormation. please cal: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys For Option One Mortgage Corporation, a Cakfomia Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 FitetO57124FC1 ' NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made m the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage, made by Nancy A. Watson and John D. Watson, her husband of Barry County, Michigan. Mortgagor to Flagstar Bank. FSB dated the 26th day of October. A.D. 2001. and recorded to the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 16th day of April. AD. 2002. m Instrument No. 1078158 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, tor principal and interest, the sum of $132.273 99 (One Hundred Thirty Two Thousand. Two Hundred Seventy Three dollars and Ntoety Nine cents) including interest there on a 6.75% (six point seven five) percent per annum And no suit proceedings at law or to equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sate contained to said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan to such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on. the 2nd day of June. AD.. 2005, at 1 00 o'clock said mortgage wiB be fore­ closed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Bany County Courthouse to Hastings. Ml, Barry County. Michigan, of the premises desened to said mortgage Which said premises are described as follows: AU that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Hope, to the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: The North 800 feet of the West 1/2 of the West 1/4 (assessed as West 1/2) of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 23. Town 2 North. Range 9 West; together with and subject to rights to a non-exdusive ease­ ment for ingress and egress and public utiMtes over and across the West 66 feet and the North 66 feet of said West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 23. Commonly known as 8585 Angles Run Tax ID: 08-07-023-010-20 The redemption period shall be one year from the date of such sate. Date: Apnl 28. 2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO, LPA By: Daniel E. Best. (P-58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weftman. Weinberg 4 Reis Co, LP.A 755 W. Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy. Michigan 48084 WWRf04270905 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed eotety to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Louts M. Orth and Maranda S. Orth, husband and wife, original mortgagorts). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for tender. Mortgagee, dsted July 31, 2003,'and recorded on August 6. 2<.C3 in instrument 1110337. in Barry county rerords. Michigan, on which mortgage there is Cairned to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Two And 63/100 Dollars ($92,842.63), including interest « 6% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to sted mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wifl be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises. or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM. on June 16, 2005. Said premises are situated tn City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lol 6 of Block 10 of Daniel Striker 's Addition to the City, formerly Wage of Hastings. Barry County Records The redemption period shaft be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: May 19. 2005 For more information, please caft: FC W 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for tender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File X056067F01 Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Keoth Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTA IN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate mey be MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by George E Owen and Jane E Owen, husband and wife. w>th full rights of survivorship, original mortgagorfs), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, Mortgagee, dated June 11. 2003, and recorded on June 19, 2003 to instrument 1106646, to Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand Six Hundred Ninety And 01/100 DoHars ($106,690.01). todudmg inter­ est at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sate contatoed in said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wtt be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 100 PM. on June 23. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton, Barry County. 'Michigan, and are described as: The Village of Morgan. (Formerly Sheridan). Lot No. 43, of Morgan Plat, 4 rods wide. 8 rods long. The redemption period shaft be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shaft be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: May 26. 2005 For more totormation, ptease cal: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott 4 Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Regtetiation Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fvms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4035344F02 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: The Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission has scheduled a Special Meeting to be held on Juno 1,2005, at 7:30 p.m. to discuss a Site Plan Review for Thomappte Vaftey Church, and any other business. The Planning Commission wore session will be held on Tuesday, Juno 14,2005, at 7:30 pjn. Also, the originally sched­ uled Planning Commission mooting on Wednesday. June 15, 2005, is cancelled. Al business originally scheduled for that date has been moved to Wednesday, Juno 22, 2005, at 7:30 pjn. The Rutland Charter Township Board will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of pnned materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon five (5) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Clerk at the address or telephone number list­ ed below Notice Of Mortgage Forectosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELO W IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE M6JTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damage t. If any, aitel ba limit­ ed aoteiy to the return o'the bid amount tendared at se'a, jiua Interest MORTGAGE SAlJi ■ Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas Jeffery, a Single Man. ongtoal mortgagorfs). to Washington Mutual Bank. FA Mortgagee, dated Marcn 7. 2003, and recorded on March 14. 2003 to instrument 1099511, to Barry county records. Michigan. on whch mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Eighty-One Thousand Five Hundred Eighty And 67/100 Dollars ($261,580.67), including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises. or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1 CO PM. on June 2. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan. -e described as: Lot 12 u! Supervisors Pta* Number 1. a Replat of Spring Beach Resort. Ritchie Woodlands Number 1, and Lots 1 to 8 of Ritchie Woodlands, according to the Recorded Plat there­ of. as Recorded to Liter 2 of Plats on Page 77. The redemption period shaft be 6 months from the date of such ^te. unteas determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shaft be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dited: May 5. 2005 For more totormation, please cal: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Washington Mutual Bank, FA 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 8046222F03 TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the PratoeviBe Township Planning Commission on Wednesday. June 15. 2005. at 700 p.m. at the PrameviHe Township Hal. 10115 S. Norris Road within the Township PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the rtem(s) to be considered at this Public Heanng include, to brief, the following 1) Special Land Use Permit and site plan review filed by Karen Barsuhn. 12650 Cressy Road. Plainwell. Ml 49080. The Parcel * to question is 12-031-001-00, located at the same address as above. This application is a request for rezoning from “R1" (Single Family - Low DensT.y. Residential District) to Agricultural for the construction of a 62x160 Horse Riding Arena. This property to question is zoned "R1’ Stogie Family • Low Density. Residential District. 2) Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission for this meeting All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on this special land use permit applications at the address above. Praineville Township will provide necessary auxil­ iary aids and services such as signers for the heanng impaired and audiotapes of printed materi­ als being considered at the heanng upon five (5) days notice to the PraineviHe Township Clerk, individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk. 09M17M Prairieville Township Planning Commission Mike Herzog, Supervisor �Paga 14 - Thursday. May 26. 2005 - Tbe Haatnga Banner Barry County to collect 1/3 of millage levy July 1 Delton HS junior places 2nd in grades 11-12 'Write Away’ by David T. Young Editor Barry County will levy and collect onethird of its allocated tax millage July 1 because of a new state law. passed a year ago. Public Act 357 enables the county to col­ lect 1.8226 mills by July 1 and then the other two-thirds of its annual 5.4679-mill levy at the end of the year. Tbe earmarked millages for the Commission on Aging. Thomapple Manor. Charlton Park and 911 will continue to be collected in December. County Administrator Michael Brown reminded the Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday night that “What this action does is authorize collection of 1.8226 mills and it authorizes township offi­ cials to collect the levy." Vicky Nottingham, treasurer of meeting host Prairieville Township, said collecting taxes twice each year is not that big of a has­ sle. but she added. “If they (the state) would just leave it alone and make it one way or the other, it would be fine.” The vote to levy and collect one third of the total allocated levy July 1 was unani­ mous. In other business in their Tuesday night meeting at the Prairieville Township Hall, the County Board: • Was told by Commissioner Wayne Adams there appear to be two openings on the Agricultural Preservation Board. One is to fill the vacancy from conservation created when George Cullers’ representation was changed and the other will be open because Karen Echtinaw is moving outside the coun­ ty. Echtinaw has represented the real estate industry on the board. • Agreed to increases in fees for abstract office certifications and title searches, effec­ by Marcie Westover Staff Writer Ricky Ortiz, a Delton Kellogg High School junior, earned second place in the 11th and 12th grade poetry category of the “Write Away” competition. Ortiz wrote the winning poem for a class assignment. ”1 like writing feelings down on paper," he said. Ortiz has a scrapbook filled with his writ­ ings that include poetry and songs. Writing these pieces is a personal venture for Ortiz. Entering the “Write Away” competition allowed Ortiz to see how his work fared tive July I. It was noted that the fees had not been changed since 1988. “It’s amazing that those fees haven’t been raised in 16 years.” Commissioner Sandra James said. Commissioner Tom Wing said many of the people who use the abstract office are people from outside Barry County. • Approved tbe $24,164 purchase of an Eagle Clerk Vital Records software update for the county clerk’s office. “This system is nine to ten years old and it needs to be done,” James commented. Commission Chairwoman Clare Tripp said. “The words ‘vital records’ say it all.” • Reluctantly accepted an amendment to the Title IV-D agreement between the Michigan Department of Human Services and local prosecutor’s office, which includes a reduction in funding of $1.094. • Accepted the Taxable Valuation Report. • Approved the contract between the local drug court program and Barry County Substance Abuse Services. Wing explained. “This is basically a con­ firmation jf our current relationship.” Commissioner Hoot Gibson commented that attended the recent adult drug court grad­ uation ceremony and he continues to be impressed with the program, which empha­ sizes treatment rather than incarceration for drug abusers. “It’s a lot cheaper than having them (offenders) in lockup,” Gibson said. • Though noting the next board meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. June 14. at the commissioners’ chambers, top floor of the courthouse, the Tuesday night. June 28. meeting will be held at the Hope Township Hall. 5643 South M-43 Highway. Three Hastings men face federal charges of fraud by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer Federal charges have been filed against three Hastings men and a Newaygo man who operated Extreme Radio Shack, formerly located on State Street in the Kmart Plaza in Hastings. William Louis Price of Newaygo and Dan Edward Bolthouse, his son Jason Edward Bolthouse, and an employee. Michael Steeby, all of Hastings, have been charged in U.S. District Court in Grand Rapids with wire fraud, mail fraud and unauthorized use of communications by intentionally selling elec­ tronic devices that decrypted the direct-tobome satellite television services without authorization of DirecTV. The incident started with an investigation by Michigan State Police, Hastings post of charges of fraud of DirecTV cards. Tthe Federal Bureau of Investigation in Grand Rapids initiated an investigation of the Radio Shack franchises around tbe same time. The incidents found to be related, so they were combined and investigated jointly by MSP, FBI, US Postal Inspection Service, and the U.S. Customs Service. According to the felony information filed at U.S. District Court in February 2000, Price sold a large number of receivers and access cards to Bolthouse, who altered them. The Bolthouses and Steeby then would reprogram the cards and sell tbe equipment. These indi­ viduals then would be able to receive the encrypted digital satellite TV programming without paying tbe subscription fees. In July of die same year. Bolthouse pur­ chased an additional 200 receivers. In September, he purchased 800 more. In December, another 1,0000 receivers were purchased for delivery to customers in Canada. These large purchases alerted the authorities at Radio Shack and DirecTV to investi­ gate further. Authorities have not disclosed how many people acquired the receivers or how much they paid for them. “Powder-puff Sadness” The fields empty and those who were there playing and cheering are now gone. Before there were cheers and smiles, now flashing lights and screams crying, tears dropping Cameron, we miss you we all feel empty empty Max Myers HHS junior earns honor as webmaster Hastings High School junior Max Myers recently achieved the Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) Associate an industry­ leading certification. Myers earned the designation by passing the national CIW Foundations exam. CIW is endorsed by both the Association of Internet Professionals and the International Webmasters Association. The test measures technical competency in the areas of Internet, web page authoring, and networking fundamentals. "We are very proud of Max’s accomplish­ ments." said Mary Dawson, teacher for the CIW program. "Max is very motivated and also possesses a great deal of technical knowledge he has learned outside of the classroom that will help him as he pursues his goal of becoming a professional in the infor­ mation technology area." In addition to his CIW studies. Myers recently earned a national award in VB.NET programming at the national Business Professionals of America competition in Anaheim in April. The CIW program is one of many state educational initiatives in the Information Technology area for students in career techni­ cal programs in high schools and area techni­ cal centers. The program is monitored by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth, Office of Career and Technical Preparation. General Accountant Delton Kellogg Schools is currently looking for a full-time general accountant for payables, receiv­ ables and purchasing. Responsibilities include performing and maintaining financial records and transactions. Minimum requirements - high school diploma; 2 year experience in accounting with computerized accounting procedures and databases; basic math skills, team player. More detailed information available at www.dkschools.oro. Application Deadline: 4:00 p.m. May 31, 2005. Send resume with cover letter and references to Sheryl Downer, Finance Controller, Delton Kellogg Schools, 327 N. Grove St., Delton, MI 49046. Grandview Foot and Ankle Is announcing that ■ Stacy A. Uebele, D.P.M is accepting patients in the Hastings location: 1005 W. Green St. Suite 304 Hastings, Ml 49058 Please call 269-948-9155Dr. Uebele specializes in all aspects of foot care with special emphasis on diabetic foot care, heel pain, hammertoes, bunions as well as many other foot problems. against other young writers. He chose the poem "Powder-puff Sadness” with some input from trusted friends who also share their writing. The honor was special for Ortiz because it was his first true academic award. Surprised and moved by the honor were his parents. Julio and Dorothy Ortiz. Aside from poetry Ortiz likes music, hanging out with friends and football. Ortiz will continue to write for himself on a variety of topics that will and have entered his life. Barry County seeks $250,000 for federal housing Nock grant Bany County Friday will ask the State of Michigan to release $250,000 in federal funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 for tbe HomeowneRehabilitation program The Bany County 2005-2006 Community Development Block Grant program will help rehabilitate eight single-family, owner-occu­ pied homes designated by the county. The assistance will be limited io families with low to moderate incomes (not exceeding 80 per­ cent of median income for Bany County). Rehabilitation will bring these homes into compliance with HUD'S Housing Quality Standards and deal appropriately with local code items. Assistance to homeowners will be at a maximum 100% deferred loan, with most repayment due upon sale or transfer of title of the property. An Environmental Review Record of the project has been made by Barry County, which documents tbe environmental review record of the project The records are on file at the 220 West Stale St.. Hastings. MI 49058, and are available for public examination and copying by request between 9 am and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, please call County Administrator Michael C. Brown at 269/945­ 1284. Barry County will undertake the project described above with CDBG Program funds with Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. Barry County is certifying to MSHDA and tbe State of Michigan that Brown and Bany County con­ sent to the jurisdiction of tbe federal courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibili­ ties in relation to environmental reviews, decision-making, and action; and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. 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Insurance Advisors of West Michigan 1-800-237-2379 BOffSYS!»IOFnnHINBTMCHGM.IC. (616) 554-5258 or (800) 582-6144 or (616) 001-4314 effect of the certification is that upon its approval. Bany County may use tbe CDBG funds and MSHDA will have satisfied its responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. The MHSDA will accept an objection Io its approval of the release of funds and accept­ ance of tbe certification only if it is oo one of the following bases: (a) that tbe certification was not in fact executed by the certifying offi­ cer or other officer of applicant approved HUD; or (b> that the applicant's environmen­ tal review record for the project indicates omission of the required decision finding or step applicable to the project in the environ­ mental review process: or (c) other specified grounds in HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58.75. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedure (24 CFR Pvt 58) and may be addressed to Ms. Carolyn Cunningham. MSHDA at P.O. Box 30044, Lansing. MI 48909 Objections to the release of funds on bases other than those stated above will not be con­ sidered by MSHDA. No objection received after June 13 will be considered by MSHDA. Other area communities Memorial Day activities set The men of the Middleville United Methodist Church and their families will hold a pancake breakfast beginning at 7 a.tn. Monday. May 30. until tbe Memorial Day parade begins at 10:15. A free-will donation will be accepted for this Memorial Day tradition. Breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, toast, scrambled eggs, sausage gravy and biscuits. Mike Bremer, one of the organizers, says. “This is s perfect way to start this special day. If you haven't checked out tbe newly remodeled church, this is a wonderful oppor­ tunity for a no-sermon visit of a beautiful place of worship/ The Middleville United Methodist Church is located in downtown Middleville nt 111 Church St. The Lakewood area will observe Memorial Day this coming weekend with parades, bands and speeches. Services will begin Monday morning. May 30. in Clarksville with tbe parade line­ up at 8:15 at Gateway Church and tbe parade al 8:45. Boys and girls in tbe community are encouraged to decorate their bicycles and wagons and join in tbe parade. The service will be at the cemetery at 9:15. Pastor Gary Taylor from Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church will preside at the service. Woodland's service will be at 10 a_m. tbe same day in the cemetery oo Vehe Rond south of M-43. Lake Odessa's service is planned for 11 ,.m in the cemetery on M-50 east of tbe vil­ lage. A parade will follow at noon on Fourth Avenue. Sunfield's service is scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday. May 29. at the Sunfield United Brethren Church on M-43. Pastor Mark Ralph will be the speaker. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 28. 2005 — Page 15 FO LI C E B ERT Two-vehicle accident occurs / n, Sal, \ Hit if Ill's $110 AMISH LOG BED w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET- SUNDAY, MAY 29. 400 EXHIBITORS. RAIN OR SHINE. 730AM4:00PM, LOCATED AT THE FAIRGROUNDS, RIGHT IN ALLEGAN, MICH. $3.00 ADM. wwwjlleganantiques.com 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought never used). Still on roll. New $800 - sell $295. (517)204-0600 Mobilt IL>im \ AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, $500 oHj. (269)948-0502 ORLANDO/DISNEY AREA 7 day family vacation (good for 1 year), paid $600 will sell for $1991 (616)412-0547 SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set $175. (517)719-8062 / al K, al 2 BEDROOM HOME FOR RENT in Hastings, $650 a month. Water dr garbage service paid for. 721 E. Mill St. Call (269)838-9228. These two vehicles were involved in a traffic accident Friday afternoon just outside on the Hastings city limits on North M-43 Highway. More information was not made available by local police. 2 BEDROOM in country, large yard, no pets, $525 + security deposit. (269)948­ 8943 FOR RENT: house, Hast­ ings, stove, refrigerator, 2 bedrooms, $560/month + deposit utilities included. (269)792-6794 Correction: The name of Michigan State Police trooper Ray Volosky was misspelled in a banner story last week about his investigation of a charge of criminal sexual conduct. Parole absconder located in Hope Township residence HOPE TOWNSHIP — Troopers from the Michigan State Police Hastings Post assisted the Fifth District Fugitive Team May 17 to locate a parole absconder in a residence on Saggio Road. Troopers reported they also discovered more than 450 marijuana plants. No other information was available. Four^year-old girl found wandering neighborhood ■ , . i ■ . • MJMKl ' CITY OF HASTINGS — A 4-year-old girl reported to be riding a scooter on a city street was found May 18 and the matter has been referred to the Family Independence Agency. Hastings officers located the girl, who had wandered ii.'to a neighboring yard to play, and went door to door in the neighbor­ hood to try to locate the toddler's parents, but were unable to find them, The girl would not talk to the officers and they were unable find out who she was or where she lived. The officers requested the Family Independence Agency's Child Protective Services workers to respond, and after their arrival turned the custody of the little girl over to the workers. Tbe child’s mother called when she noticed that her daughter was missing and told officers she had been working in the bouse and thought her daughter was with her older brother. More than 100 marijuana plants confiscated VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE — An anonymous tip about a person growing marijuana on Russell Street led to the confis­ cation of more than 100 plants and discovery last week a complete hydroponics growing operation. After receiving a search warrant, state police troopers, assisted by South West Enforcement Team, Barry County Sheriff Department deputies including tbe Middleville Unit, and MSP Wayland Post Trooper Lane Booms and his K-9 Lex, found a hid­ den room in tbe basement of the bouse where tbe marijuana was growing. Local teen arrested for assaulting mother CITY OF HASTINGS — John Coolidge, 18, of Hastings, was arrested May 20 on a domestic assault warrant stemmiinng from an incident that was alleged to have occurred May 18. He was accused of assaulting his mother in the 100 block of West Amy Street, after being disciplined by her over school mat­ ters. Witnesses reported seeing Coolidge slam his mother against a parked car and yelling obscenities at her. After police were called, he fled the area on foot. No injuries reported in 2-vehicle accident CARTLON TOWNSHIP — A two-vehicle accident was reported on North M-43 Highway and Welcome Road Saturday after­ noon, May 21 when a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am being driven by Anne Hazen, 22 of Battle Creek, passed another vehicle on the right shoulder. Hazen lost control of her vehicle and struck a 1992 Dodge Caravan driven by a 31-year-old from Delton. Hazen was cited for improper passing and there were no injuries reported. Two weekend larcenies reported in Hastings CITY OF HASTINGS — Two larceny complaints that occurred Sunday, May 22, are being investigated by authorities. Two vehicles al the same residence, in the 700 block of North Boltwood Street, were broken into sometime during the late evening hours. Cash, a Dynamax digital camera and a Jarman Global Positioning Satellite receiver were taken during the inci­ dent. In another complaint, in tbe 400 block of Nonh Michigan Avenue, a Pioneer stereo was taken sometime after 1' p.m. Saturday, May 21. It is not known if the larcenies were related. AU of the vehicles involved were unsecured. Nothing reported stolen in local break-in CITY OF HASTINGS — A breaking an entering of an unoccupied residence was reported in the 800 block of East Bond Street, but nothing was reported missing A person who was cleaning the residence found Monday. May 23 that it had been entered. It appears the suspect had broken in through an enclosed porch area and then kicked in the main entrance door. Motorcyclist suffers minor injuries in accident CITY OF HASTINGS — A personal injury accident was reported at the intersection of Broadway and State Street Tuesday morning. May 24. Authorities said a vehicle west bound on State Street, driven by Deborah Morgan. 51. of Battle Creek, failed to yield to a motorcycle traveling south bound on Broadway, driven by a 21-year-old man from Hastings. The young man suffered minor injuries, but did not request treatment at the time of tbe accident. K.ul / HOME FOR SALE: 3br, lo­ cal area. Nice yard, $300 down, $625 per month. Call (517)627-9457. MIDDLEVILLE: PRICED REDUCED! 3 Bedroom, 1­ 1/2 bath, walkout ranch on 153 wooded acres. All appli­ ances included!! 2 Stall ga­ rage, newer roof and finish­ ed rec room downstairs. Only 3 miles south of Cale­ donia. Thomapple-Kellogg Schools. Priced to sell at $129,900! Call Barb at Manus Realty (616)676-4106 or (616)560-2743 for a private showing. HiIp Wann,I DRIVERS: OTR. diy van home weekends! 50CPM max, no touch freight, great benefits package; 401K; Irensway Inc 8OF632-53C0 ext 3624. ASPARAGUS: (2M1MS- 4824 HAY FOR SALE: $1.50 a bale. (269)948-0238 or (269)838-6925. CAMP SITE FOR RENT: in­ fo, (269)623-3182 ( HHIIIllifltlV \ f>li< t \ J. C. ROSE DISPOSAL for your construction and clean­ up needs, (269)945-5826. 2001 MOBILE HOME: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, applian­ ces included (stove, refriger­ ator, stacked washer, dryer, dishwasher, microwave) - all newer, $33,000. Call (269)945-5235 or (269)838­ 3176. Ih'Nsi hohl $100 PILLOWTOP QUEEN mattress set (in plastic). Brand new, never used! King, $150. (517)719-8062 $195 WOOD FOUR POST BED (new) with king pillow­ top mattress set. Cost $1,000. (517)204-0600 DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. J. C ROSE DISPOSAL for your construction and deanup needs, (269)945-5826. NEED A DECK built <r a privacy fence or a chain link fence installed? Call for esti­ mates, (269)945-9340. TIDY HOME CLEANING Service. Home A Office cleaning for all your needs. Weekly, semi-monthly, monthly or that special one time. In business for 20 years serving southeast Kent A all of Bany County. All work­ ers bonded. Call (269)948­ 8508 or (269)945-9448. MM H 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy, Hastings. At the front counter. 25 YEARS OF STUFF SALE: we found more in our ham. Lots of womens larger six* clothing (3X, 4X A 5X), iron bed, n>U-a-way bed, web TV, printer, typewriter dishes, wicker large air conditioner, mug rack. Thun. A FrL, May 2tth A 27th, &aro-5pm. 306 Beech St, Freeport. GARAGE SALE: Sat, May 28th, 8am-4pm. 6750 Buehler Rd. Baby items, household items, multi family, to sell HUGE GAkAGE SALE: Fri­ day A Saturday, 5/27-5/28* 8am-5prr.. 815 W. Walnut Electrzucs, baby items, booku, dothes, formal dress­ es, kitchen items, deik, video tapes, CD's, futon ph's a lot more! MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE: name brand adult A junior clothes in all sizes, desk, many household A decorative items, drill press, HP Desk Jet color printer HP PC tower only. 619 E. Marshall St off of Hanover in Hastings. May 28th, 8am4 pm A May 29th, 9am-1pm. THURSDAY ONLY: 9am6pm. 2294 Kathryn Dr, 1st drive on right off of Tanner Lake Rd. Lots of kids stuff! Watch for signs! ■ IN LOVING MEMORY IN HOME CARE PROVID­ ER: mature lady seeks live in position, housekeeping, cooking and nursing skills. Local references, please call (517)852-9540 or (269)664­ 4132. WOULD YOU LIKE to pay a lower rate for cleaning services? Check out the pri­ ces with RAG cleaning team! We dean residential and commercial properties. RAG is insured and has 20 yean experience. RAG also offers senior citizen discounts. For more information call (616)374-0701. WllHh tl VfMmDi Kid's outside play toys in good condition. Sandbox, playhouse, swing set Little Tykes, Fisher Price, etc. Can pick up. Please call (269)948-2674, leave mes_____________________ WE BUY STANDING TIM­ BER: Managing Michigan's hardwoods for over 50 yean. FREE ESTIMATES, minimum 30 trees. Buskirk Lumber Co. (616)304-1979. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: 13264 S. M-43, DELTON: Hot Wheels, some furniture A many misc. Friday-Mon­ day 9am-? 3-11-1933 to 5-24-2000 You are deeply missed each and every day that we arise. We miss your voice, your wisdom, your laughter and your smiles. Even though we have gone on with our daily lives you still live on in our hearts and soul. We will one day be reunited and will nee you once again. Love you always A forever wife. Myrtle children A grandchildren LN LOVING MEMORY TERRANCE P. LOFTUS Septi, 1959-May 28,2004 It's hard to believe it's been one year since your last flight We've cried a million tears this past year Yet we have joy in your new son. We will keep your memory alive for your children. Love Always, Mum, Dad, Andrew, HASTINGS 4 �Pag* 16 - Thumdty, May 2S, 2006 - Th* HaaHngt Bsnwr SOLDIER, continued from page 1 Tom Carpenter (far right), with friends Candace and Gary Newton and wife, Connie. Since he continued his service with the military, be has been all around the world, stationed in many different locations, includ­ ing Stuutgart, Germany; Ft. Benning. Georgia: Pt. Sill. Oklahoma; Korea; Iraq; and Brookings. South Dakota, his most recent Nit rxuy has Carpenter been a family man at home. but he has been "like a dad and first roigeant all at once" to younger soldiers. Former men under his watch told Newton that they "respected and loved him." While in high school. Carpenter was very involved in various activities. He participated in football and wrestling, and was a member of the marching band as a tuba player. Since returning to the U.S.. Carpenter's chances of survival has increased. He is expected to make a full recovery within 18 months. His friends have said after such an atrocious injury, it's a tree testament to the kind of man be is. Carpenter has had bad a long stint in tbe United Stales military and unabashed service to his country. He enrolled in tbe Marines right ran of high school. Tbe job took him to Texas and be met his future wife. Connie, who was also in the service. The couple married in November 1982 and have five children, Christina. 21; Thomas. 19; Carrie, 17; Corinna, 15; and Michael, 13. For thoac who would like to help out. the family has set up a fund to help pay for the transitional expenses that the military did not cover. They plan to move from South Dakota to San Antonio to be closer to Tom while be recuperates. Donations and well-wishes may be sent to: Sgt Tom Carpenter and Family at Grand Rapids Municipal Employee's Credit Union. 1225 Plymouth NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505. Hastings teachers agree to 1.5% raise for 2 years by Marcie Westover SrqfBHrer Hastings Area School System teachers have ratified a contract that includes a 1.5 percent pay raise over two yean, and in exchange they will scale back their health care plans. The new one-year contract will have the . staff moving from tbe premium health care 1 package to a PPO plan. : Superintendent Chris Cooley said the new one- tear contract will save tbe district 9 per­ cent ever wfaat current health care coverage costs would be. A major strain on many public school dis­ tricts is tbe ever increasing cost of health care that schoob now are required to absorb. Cooley noted tbe staff has been very aware of the strained financial situation the state and local school districts have been facing. Tbe Hastings leacben last year agreed to take a pay freeze, a move Cooley said also reflected their understanding of school finan­ cial troubles. In other business at its May 16 meeting, the Hartings Board of Education: • Scheduled a public bearing on the pro­ posed 2005-2006 budget for Tnuraday, June 16, at 6;30 p.m. in the multi-purpose room of Hastings Middle School Following at 6:45 pm. will be the firn Family Life Advisory bearing. There win also be a another Family Life Advisory hearing at 7:15 p.m. this night prior to the regular meeting of tbe Board of Education at 7:30 p.m. Monday. June 20. in tbe multi-purpore room of the Hastings Middle School • Accepted tbe Barry County Board of Canvassers report concluding the results of the May 3 election, in which Scott Hodges wvs elected unopposed to retain his board seat • Approved tbe personnel report acknowl­ edging the retirements of instructors Mary Dawson. Linda Greenfield. Mary Jane Hayner. Merry Osaenbeimer, Cindy Wilcox and Maty Ann Wuerthele. • Adopted a resolution to appoint Donald Myers to vote on the June 6 Bany Intermediate School District Board elections and that he vote for Colleen Garber. Nancy Simpaon and Betty Matteson for tbe three seats up for election. • Supported tbe proposed Barry Intermediate School District budget for the 2005-2006 school year. • Accepted $2,735 from tbe Hastings Education Fnrwhmmt Foundation for specif­ ic items; $3^00 for a poster maker and $500 for a collection of books oo tape to Hastings Middle Schoo’ from the Middle School Community Network; $4,687 for a basketball shooting machine to be used for tbe boys’ and girts* basketball programs from the Hstring, Saxons Athletic boosters. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, MAY 29, 2005 • 1:00 - A:00 P.M. 105 S. Irving Road Goggins takes over A.D. post, will continue as wrestling coach by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There might not be many tougher or more important jobs than the one new Hastings High School and Middle School Athletic Director Mike Goggins than the one he’s begun before even starting his contracted time in the position. It was announced late last week that Goggins. Hastings varsity wrestling coach and a middle school special education teacher, would be taking over the athletic directors position. His time under contract doesn't officially begin until July 1, but he's already off and running. Goggins and a special committee* will begin the inierview process for four final can­ didates for the head varsity football coaching position on Friday. “What a challenge, the first task is to find a new head coach in a program that has strug­ gled of late. We put together a committee I'm veiy excited about, with teachers, coaches, members of the community, and administra­ tors. Fiom a rather large field, we’ve got it down to the ones we wanted to interview." said Goggins. Of the four candidates, two are from the Hastings system and two are from outside the school system. Names of the candidates were not released. “There’s a football coach in there, waiting for us to pick him,” said Goggins. Goggins is being realistic though. “It’s important to remember it's ad going to turn around over night. It's not going to be easy. Anybody that’s looking for that, and looking for major immediate improvement in terms of wins and losses, I mean that’s prob­ ably not going to happen. But, 1 hope I’m pleasantly surprised.” Currently, Goggins is finishing up tbe school year as a special education teacher at Hastings Middle School He has taught at HMS for 12 years, with the past four being in special ed. “It was an interesting day today,” Goggins said Wednesday evening. “About halfway through the day I was standing there...I’m standing in front of my classroom and it final­ ly hits me that these are my final lesson plans and this is the last time I’ll be up here." He has also been, and will continue to be, the man in charge of one of the most success­ ful athletic program at Hastings High School. His wrestlers won O-K Gold Conference titles in 2002,2003, and 2004. “I have wanted to get into an administrative position for a number of years," said Goggins. “I’ve applied for other jobs earlier, that maybe weren’t as good a fit for me as this one is. An administrative job that would allow i&c to continue to coach and this one fit that. I’m very happy to have gotten it." “I think the fact that I have been a part of the system was helpful for me," Goggins said, “and the fact that I coached a fairly successful program in the system is a bonus." That doesn’t mean the wrestling team will have shiny new head gear, new mate season, and begin chartering motor coaches to away meets. “I really see the job of the AD is to help coaches make their programs better, and that’s what I’m going to try to do, to try and make every program better," said Goggins. With wrestling taking place in the winter, it should be a bit easier for Goggins. While he’s Cootaa Mwy Ktewy M IbUrrlM (414) (71-9741 KIVE.R&E.ND ^§7 GolfCocirsl .‘^tudent Memberships - $100.00 Open Leagues - Callfor details o Tue. - 9:00 AM o Wed.-6:00 PM Men’s Open 2-Person Scramble o Wed. - Mornings Women’s League o Thur.-5:15 PM Men’s Open Memorial Day _____ Open Golf „ 269-945-3238 1370 W, State Rd. Hastings the omission of the benediction and invoca­ tion at Friday's ceremonies. “I was disappointed to bear." said Sandy Ihylor, mother of a freshman at HHS. "It's a shame that this isn't something that's going to be changed." She said she does agree r.itn the idea of making the most of the ceremony. “[The seniors’ deserve courtesy and honor, it's their year." Taylor said. Taylor said /be wondered why a select few students waked to prevent people from say­ ing congramlabous and .staying for their futures. “What harm is thau-in wishing you well?” Taylor said. However, some advocates of sepcratioo of church and state also cite passages from the Scriptures, in the Gospel according to Matthew, in which Jesus Christ is quoted aa saying. "Beware of practicing your piety before men in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from yocr Father who is in heaven... And when you your room and shut the door and pray tc your Father who is in aecret, and your Father who sees in aecret win reward you." Hastings school officials said there will ce an opportunity for the graduating senion to gather before the ceremony in the school's •ecturtl hail to pray if they so choose. (J-Ad Graphics Intern Molly Benningfield and editor David T. Young contributed to this story.) Devil Rays plan their second ‘Hastings Night' for July 22 At the Mayor Exchange Luncheon held on Wednesday several lucky ticket holders won prizes from the Southwest Michigan Devil Rays. Devil Rays' Sales Representative Greg Kruger (far left) stands with winners (starting second from left) Eugene Haas, Dorothy Hawtons, Bruce Pryor, David York and Neil Barendie from Kiwanis. The Hastings Kiwanis Club is organizing fa second annual "Hastings Night” at the C.O. Brown Stadium In Battle Creek on July 22. Tickets for the event can be ordered through the dub. Nearly 1,600 square feet available inside the MainStreet Savings Bank building. Second floor location includes offices, open work area, reception, and conference room. Convenient Hastings location. Call 269-945-9561 for more information. . PRAYER, continued from page 1 pray, you must not be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogurs and at the street corners, that they may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you, they lave their reward. But when yon pray, go into PROFESSIONAL TENANT SPACE am. fafaUd dsyi^N bww ,bahi god xofa far favtfc UA. myid wick coocokx fin. aad Mt trees, hacafid MMf, om a far driw fans CM or K-aooBarrieCrakareas. rwsaedx/rwq^asA/JZir swdxfai^jfaiM179- 105 S. fr.w<fas/ coaching there are only boys’ basketball, vol­ leyball, and cheerleading to take up his time. Many of the wrestling matches are contested on Saturday's, Goggins pointed out, while boys* basketball games are almost never played on the weekends. He’s already helping lead the search for a new football coach, he’ll soon start working regularly with current athletic directoi Sieve Hoke to make sure there is a smooth transi­ tion. “I’m not looking to fix what’s not broken. Steve Hoke has left everything in fine shape for me,” said Goggins. _____ anaa MANUFACTURING WORKI EmptoymentGroup is accepting applica­ tions from proven performers for 2nd shift at FlexFab in Hastings. Requirements include solid work experi­ ence in heavy manufacturing environment, excellent references, background check and drug screen. We offer great benefits including holiday pay, bonus pay, referral bonuses and insurance. 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Battle Creek Lakeview was second with a 383, followed by Tbornapple Kellogg’s 410. The top three teams in each regional qualify for tbe state finals. Tbornapple Kellogg’s Caitlin Chamberlin and Caledonia's Carolyn Schaner each had a great day to lead the area girts. They both shot an 88. Tbe Fighting Scots' Katie Leatherman scored an 89. Hastings' Saxons finished ninth in the team score with a 484. Erin Fluke led tbe Saxons with a 107. Amanda Hurless shot a 120, Dannie Plough a 121, and Brooke Koons a 136. Behind Chamberlin for TK. Lindsey VandenBerg shot a 99, Heather Hawkins 103, and Rachel Hanis 120. Caledonia's final two scores were a 95 from Brooke Ziesemer and a 102 from Sara Leatherman. Vicksburg finished fourth with a 428, fol­ lowed by Coldwater 431, Portage Northern 438, Marshall 442, Gull Lake 453, Hastings 484. St Joseph 492, Niles 505, and Chiriotte 532. Tbe teams started play last Thursday, then finished up their 18-hole rounds Monday after the tournament was postponed because of rain. �’ The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 26. 2006 - Pagii 1? HHS boys win two regional titles Thomappfe Kellogg seniors David Rnkbeiner, left, and Trevor Manning sign their National Letters of Intent, to play basketball beginning next season for Davenport University. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Trojan seniors will continue basketball careers together by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Davenport University men's basketball coaches bad their eyes on Thornapple Kellogg rorward/center Trevor Manning for a while. They didn't think there was much point to paying too close attention to point guard David Finkbeiner. Both will be Davenport Panthers in the fall after signing their National Letters of Intent to play college basketball Many college basketball coaches thought Finkbeiner would be looking for a football scholarship, so they focused their attention elsewhere. When his plans changed, the Panthers were more than happy to make a two-for-one deal. ‘Trevor's athleticism and his leadership are the things that really stuck out to me." said Davenport men's coach Corey McNeal. “He's got a nice shot, and of course we need­ ed someone who could rebound and play under the basket. David is a pure point guard. We definitely liked his athletic ability and the way be plays defense. He's big and strong. He's a football player." This was the first senior duo to sign with the same college or university for retiring Trojan head coach Kun Holzhueter. Thia is the second season in a row that the Panthers have signed a pair of players from the same school. Drew Neitzel slipped away to Michigan State last season, but his Wyoming Park High School teammates Adam Lamos and Cameron Dampier signed with Davenport. “They should know each others games pretty well." McNeal said of Finkbeiner and Manning. "It'll feel like old times," said Finkbeiner. Manning liked Davenport for its Business program, and Finkbeiner is undecided on the course of study he plans to follow. “I'm excited that they are staying close to home, and 1'11 get a chance to see them play," said Holzhueter. They've got a chance to be on the ground floor of a program, and can really help build that team." Davenport has had a men’s basketball pro­ gram for just three seasons. The Panthers will play their upcoming games at Caledonia's old high school, before moving into a new build­ ing on tbe University's new Grand Rapids campus in the next few years. With a team regional title not in the picture for the Hastings’ Saxon varsity boys* track and field team, head coach Paul Fulmer let his senior star Joel Maiville decide what events to participate in at Saturday’s Division 2 regional al Allegan High School. Fulmer entered Maiville in six events, let­ ting Maiville decide which two to scratch out of. Maiville went to 'be Division 2 Stale Finals in the long jump last year and has been terrific this season in the 400-meter races, the 100- and 200-meter dashes, and any relay teams he’s been a part of. “He chose the long jump, the 400, and the mile-rrlay,” said Fulmer. Tbe proved to be good choices. Maiville took tbe regional championship in the 400-meter dash, with a time of 51.00 sec­ onds. The Saxons’ 1600-meter relay -team of Maiville and seniors Neil Moore, Bryan McKeough, and Brandon Schwartz also took a regional championship, finishing their race in 3:30.50. Maiville didn’t even run the 400 and 1600meter relay that often this season. “Ali season long it’s (tbe 400) been one of his better races,” said Fulmer, "but I’ve had to use in so many ocher events. I think that’s his best race." McKeough. Schwartz, and Moore teamed up with Maiville for what Fulmer described as tbe third best 1600-meter relay time for the Hastings boys in 20 years. That trio had been running the event together for much of the season, and doing well with Ashtin King. Jared Ford, and Tom Miller often running one of the four legs. "When it came down to crunch time, I had to look at who would go the furthest," said Fulmer. “With Maiville they could save about five seconds." Those were the only two events the Saxon boys’ or girts’ teams qualified for the state finals in. The Division 2 State Finals will be held at Caledonia High School, June 4. They weren’t the only strong performances though. The Hastings boys finished in 11th place with 23.5 points. Niles won the team title with 78 points, followed by StevensvilleLakeshore 63.5, Plainwell 56, Gull Lake 48.5, Otsego 34, Three Riven 31, Allegan 25, Dowagiac 24, and St. Joseph 24 rounding out the top ten. Eric Gillespie scored in two events for the Saxon boys. He tied for sixth in the high jump by clearing 5-7 and was fifth in the dtocus with a throw of 122-10. Moore was tbe Saxons’ other scorer. He ran a personal-record time of 24)220 in the 800-meter run, which earned him a sixth place medal. The Hastings girls were 16<h overall with n»ne points. Sl Joseph won the girts’ meet with 65, followed by Paw Paw 62, Allegan 58.5, Vicksburg 55. and Gull Lake 51 in the top five. Senior Natalie Pennington had the highest finish by a Saxon girt when she placed third in the 800-meter run with a tie of 225.90. She was just two tenths of a second behind the time to qualify for the state finah, ad five tenths of a second behind second place finisher Becky Schmidt of Sl Joseph. The top two participants in each event qualify for the state finals, as well as ay oth­ ers who meet certain pre-set times and dbtances. Vikes take share of title at Haslett by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood's vanity softball team turned into the comeback queens last week. It took two afternoons for the Lakewood girts to come from behind twice against Haslett, and come from behind in the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 race to earn a share of the title with the league’s other Vikings. Lakewood won game one of a double header at Haslett on Thursday afternoon 5-4. with a four-run rally in the top of tbe fifth inning capped off by a two-run home run from Kacic O'Mara. Haslett did cotne back to tie die game at 4­ 4 in the bottom of the sixth, but Lakewood came out in the top of the seventh. Jordan Rodgers led off the inning with a walk, and Jamie Brodbeck came in to run for her. Brodbeck came around to score on a sacrifice by Shelley Root and a fielder's choice by Lyndzy Curry. Lakewood went on to build a 2-0 lead in game two. but rains pat an end to the contest. With the conference title on tbe line tbe Lakewood Vikings made plans to return to Haslett Friday, and ceme back to take a sec­ ond 5-4 victory. Haslett came out hot Friday, scoring four runs in the first three innings to take a 4-2 lead into the sixth. Lakewood rallied again, this time with a three run sixth inning. O'Mara came up big again. Her double drove in two runs in the sixth. Stevie Spetoskey shut the door on Haslett with four strike outs in the final two innings. Spetoskey had an RBI and score twice in game two, and Vai Huisman. Brodbeck, and Root each bad two hits. Lakewood scored three wins Saturday al their ninth annual Lakewood Invitational. In the championship game against Grand Rapids Catholic Central. Spetoskey threw a two-hitter. O'Mara bad two hits with a dou­ ble and one RBI. and Shelley Root had a sin­ gle and two game winning RBI's. Lakewood defeated Forest Hills Eastern 11-1 in the first game. Spetoskey had three hits with a triple. Huisman had two hire with a double, and Kendra Root two I* ha. In game two. I akewood defeated Spana 9­ 1. Kendra Rom and Rachel King bad Bros hits apiece. King’s game indudeu a double and two RBI’a O'Mara and Weeks M two hits each. Lakewood also woo a pair of noo-couference games Tuesday afternoon at home over Jackson Lumen Christi. 5-2 and 7-3, to improve their record to 27-7. Spetoskey is 25-7 on tbe season after pick­ ing up the two wins. In the first game. O'Mara hit a tworou bomerlobreaka2-2tie,aBdateohedadooble. Spetoskey and Hazel had two Mb aech. For the night, Curry, Kendra Rout. Spetoskey, and Hazel had three MB aacfe Shelly Root had tiro hiu and an RBL aad five other Vikings had one hit. Lakewood ended its regular seaaon wtth u double beader at home Wednesday M01 against .Maple Valley. Unleashed emotions make running in a circle exciting The best thing about high school sports is the competition and the emotions it creates on both sides of the spectrum. Kids leant to deal with winning and they learn to deal with losing. Neither one is easy. Just to see bow much it matters to them is my favorite part of this job. There aren’t too many places where that show up more clearly than at post-season track and field meets. This weekend's track and field rcgionals were great Lots of kids did things they'd never done before, like Delton’s 3200-meter relay team of Marissa Ingle, Kristen Wilfinger, Rachael Williams, and Heather Millard running their event faster than anyone ever has at Delton Kellogg High School, while winning a regional championship in the process. Even when I talked to pern three days after it happened, after a string of Delton Kellogg girts' KVA championships were broken. I still heard what you’d expect to hear from a group of teenage girls. It was just pure joy at about 327 word per minute. After the whole thing with the Lakewood varsity boys’ basketball team it was great to see a smile on tbe face of Viking senior Travis Willard. Willard finished fifth in the finals of the 110-meter high hurdles at Charlotte Friday afternoon. His posted time was 15.5 seconds. In Division 2, boys had to run a 15.4 in the finals of the 1!0 hurdles to qualify for state if they didn't finish in tbe top two. It sounded like just another conspiracy theory when 1 heard him and his dad started mentioning to me that something was wrong, and they might try to start some kind of appeals process to check the results. It was almost like the end of boys' basketball season all over again. They went to check, because the final results said that Travis was about six-tenths of a second behind the fourth place runner. He was sure he wasn't that far back. It turned out that somebody had rounded Willard’s time of 15.37 up to a 15.5. He had qualified for state. He was bounding from group of teammates to group of teammates with a grin from ear to ear. Even Dana Nichols jumped up and gave him a big hug. Nichols was on the other end of the emotional spectrum with her teammates in the 3200-meter relay. There wasn’t an exchange zone monitor at Charlotte during the 3200 relay, and Lakewood’s Keltic Thelen and Nichols got criss-crossed with a pair of runners from East Lansing. Tbe Vikings’ baton fell to the track, as Nichols stood there with her hands on her head, until the shouts of “pick it up! Pick it up!” were loud enough to remind her what to do. Tbe Vikings still placed fourth, but there would be not trip to Comstock Park. There was plenty more. The pole vaulters at Laingsburg had fun all day. Pole vaulters form their own little com­ munities at meets. More often than not everyone is cheering for everyone. Coaches are helping kids on their own team as well as other teams. There were huge rounds of applause, especially when the bar starts climbing around 14’. I saw a young man beat up an already broken hurdle as he lie on the track just a few meters from the finish in the 110-meter finals. Normally. I would be a little disgusted by an outburst like that, but somehow it was okay. That’s what these sports do. They create emotional moments for fans, participants, and journalists alike. No matter how the Pistons do this weekend against tbe Heat. I know nothing will be as exciting or as disappointing as all the things that happened this weekend at a few high schools across the state of Michigan. The Lakewood varsity softball team celebrates Its stiare of the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 chnmptonaNp. The Vikings picked up two wins at Haslett thu end of last week to secure a split championship. (Photo by Brett Bremer) TK gets first new b-ball coach in 18 years by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thornapple Kellogg's Kurt Holzhueter isn't leaving the game of basketball. He's just leaving the varsity boys' basketball coaching position at TKHS. as his JV coach and vani­ ty assistant Lance laker takes over. There will be plenty of squeaking sneak­ ers, hardwood, and whistles in Holzhueter s future. "I'll still be around a kx of ball, it'll just be girts basketball for a while." he said. The Trojan coach is calling it quits after 18 years as the TK varsity head coach. Spending time with his family, including two young daughters played the major role in the coach moving on. "In order to do a good job with the basket­ ball program, it really is a 12-month job. I like that and have done that for a long lime. I'm not burned out or anything. " When he took a look at this summer sched­ ule tbe camps, practices, and open gyms that he would have normally hosted at TK coin­ cided with dates that his 6th grade daughter would be participating in the same kind of camps, practices, and games of her own. That would have meant mom would be doing all the shuttling on her own. "That's a lol of burden to put on my wife." said Holzhueter. Holzhueter did his student leaching al TK from 1981-82. then went to Lowell to tc ch. “Skip Pranger bad me as a freshman coach, and that's how I got into the pro­ gram." said Holzhueter. When Pranger stepped down, be though that Holzhueter would be the perfect man for the job. Holzhueter said that Pranger left him a program in great shape. He went on to coach 395 for the orange and black, winning 229 of them, one conference title in the O-K Blue in 1995 and three district championships. "If you look back and reflect oo it a bit. we were in eight district championships and just woo three. I think we were in most of those games, and lost a lot of close ones." said Holzhueter. For as good as his Trojan teams have been, there was always somebody just a little bit better in most years. Calvin Christian and Coopersville both had runs to the state finals in Holzhueter’s time coaching the Trojans in the O-K Blue. "We hit two mini Calvin Christian mini runs or whatever, where they rattled off 60 or 70 consecutive wins in the league." said Holzhueter. Getting to the district tournament wasn't any easier. TK had to deal with a pair of Hastings teams in the late 90's that went deep into the state tournament and recently some very tough Lakewood squads. Those Lakewood squads have been knocked out of the state tournament by teams like South Christian and Wyoming Park who now com­ pete with tbe Trojans on a regular basia ia fa O-K Gold Conference Through most of his tenure, Holzhuetor was helped by former JV coach Rich Lantz. "He is a great person to work with and * huge pert of our success. He was always down al that middle reboot recruiting kids," said Holzhueter. It's now Laker's turn to take over the Trojan program. Holzhueter has seen three players front kb team sign National Letters of Intent to play college basketball. He doesn't think he's leaving tbe cupboard bare for the next coeds though. Part of why be wanted to Bep down now was because of his ties with the gredeaing class of seniors, and Laker's ties with the younger group of kids who will make the next group of varsity players st TK. "Even now, I go through the halls and see the young kids in tbe halls and you start molding your team for the future. Theo you stop and go. it hasn’t hit me that they're not necessarily your kids anymore." Now they're Laker's. A Wayland High School graduate. Laker coached at his alma mater as tbe asaiataat varsity boys' basketball and JV head couch for three seasons. He b a graduate of Grand Valley Stale University, and teaches special education at TKHS. �P«o» 1 6 - Thurvdty S4*y 26. 2006 - Th* Hartngs Banner Viking girls’ golf season Saxon girls top ‘Cats in Golf tournament ends with sixth at regionals after two losses to the Fighting Scots One of tbe text kudos of girts' golf at Lakewood High School came to an end Thursday when tbe Lakewood ladies fin­ ished sixth out of IS teams at their Division 3 regional at Katke Golf Course in Big Rapids. Tbe Lakewood girls shot a 457. with Lauren Abbott leading tbe way with a IOS. That score placed her i4th overall as an individual. She wu followed by Ashley Solomon with a 111. Danielle Abbott 119, and Rachelle Kent 122 for Lakewood. “This team hu reached new heights for Lakewood girls’ golf this season." said Lakewood bead coach Carl Kutch. "Not only did we continue to improve oo last year’s marks, but also made significant improvement u the year progressed." Alma earned tbe regional title with a 373, u the Panthers' Ashlee Caitlin scored tbe best round of the day, a 78. Whitehall and Lakeview also qualified tor the June 3-4 slate finals at Forest Akers Golf Coune in East Lansing. Ahead of Lakewood. Whitehall was sec­ ond on the day with a 401 followed by Lakeview 414, Ithaca 418, and Big Rapids 451. Tbe Vikings expect tbe success of tbe past two seasons to continue. “We have a solid returning group and several JV players ready to make an impact at the varsity level for next year," said Kutch. Hastings advanced to last night's fifth­ sixth game place Conference girls' O-K in soccer Gold tournament against Wyoming Park by 5-0 thumping the Wayland Wildcats 5-0 on Monday night Tbe Saxons didn't really start challeng­ ing the Wayland goalie until the second half, when they scored all five of their goals. "We moved the ball very well, we just weren’t able to find the comers of the goal,” said Saxon coach Sarah Device. “We.would be point blank and kick it right at the keeper. That seemed like the story all tint half. We finished with a shot advantage of 26 2, and to only put five goals in is unacceptable.” Kelsey Ho" ell and Dana Shilling final­ ly got things figured out for the Saxons, scoring two goals each. Lexy Rv.gg notched the other Saxon score. Natalie Knorp earned three assists. “Yes, we won and we played well, but when we play better teams that is where we are struggling, on finishing. We are going to focus on finishing tbe remainder of the week in order to prepare for our quarterfinal game district against Wayland,” said Derrico. Starting goalkeeper Leann Pratt and back-up Brittany Howell combined for the shut out for the Saxons, against a much improved Wayland team. “They both made the saves they need­ ed to save to preserve the shut-out for us. I'm happy in general with the whole teams play," Derrico said. “It was also really nice to be able to move players around and feel comfortable about doing Secure Living on Beautiful Park-like 6.2 Acres it I was also able to get those girls who work so hard and don't’ see the field Chelsea Yondo and Hillary Frazier played rest of that half with few runs into their much in and some significant playing well in mid field, while Deanne Brown, defensive end. Then in the second half time yesterday.” Katlin Oberlin, Shannon Lenartz, and Warner was able to find the net coze Danae Homrich all made big contribu­ again only ten minutes in, off of a herder The win brought an end to a four-game losing streak for the Saxons. BEAR CREEK VILLA is now “We were able to gain a little confi­ Accepting Applications from Seniors* The Saxons' Rene Winegar gets to ttte bak a second after Caledonia goalkeeper Dani Briehof is able to scoop It off the ground In the first half of Monday's league tour­ nament tilt. (Photo by Perry Hardin) tions in the second half to help seal the from a corner kick to put tbe Scots rp 3­ victory for Caledonia. 0. dence against Wayland last night and It was the lady Saxons who started The Saxons would not quit though, hopefully pot us back on track," said back on their heels in the league match shady after a penalty kick was awarded and Knorp converted for the Saxons. For HUD, Section 8 Subsidized Demco. "Wayland definitely was sur­ last Wednesday, and Caledonia's Deanne prise to us. They played much better than Warner scored in the first minute of play. Only six minutes later, (23 min mark) 1-bedroom Apartments the last time we played against them. The Shortly after, in the sixth minute of Knorp was able to loft a great shot into threatened a handfill of times in our play, Jenna Bigger was able to-fiad the defensive third but were unable to con­ net on an unassisted goal put the Scots up cornor <4* Um? gipti catching Crirrtonifi goalie Dani Briehof off her line putting vert." 2-0. the Saxons back in the game 3-2. The Come see if you qualify for 30% of Median Income Rent! (♦Must be age 55+ and meet Income Guidelines) Caledonia stepped onto its home turf “There two teams always play tough and defeat the Hastings Saxons twice in against each other.” said Derrico. “We The Saxons had 16 shots on goal com­ three days last week. were just unable to finish. We had some pared to the Lady Scots 11 shots oo goal. Can (616) 693-2271 TODAY for information. Fighting The first game turned iuto a 4-2 victory Scot with Deanne Warner tallying a hat-trick for Caledonia. assist oo that goal was to Kristi Tolger. great opportunities we just weren't able to finish them." Hastings would dominate most of the The win gave the Scots the right to host Bear Creek Villa 179 E. Ferney Clarksville, MI 48815 tbe Saxons again on Friday evening in the opening round of the O-K Gold tourna­ ment Both SMtin. were teams beat up alter Wednesday’s league battle, and after a slow start the Scots came up with a 2-0 Congratulations to our 2005 Graduates victory to advance in the league tourna­ ment Hastings carried play for the opening Alyssa Menneil - Hastings minutes, controlling the midfield and keeping tbe ball in their attacking half for Tim Frey - Hastings much of the first twenty minutes of Friday's tournament opener. Tbe Scots played better as the half wore on. Lindsey Woodcock, playing with a lot of energy, gave Caledonia a spark when she won a ball out of the air. beat a defender, and scored on a beautiful Kyle Lustey - Hastings Steve Visser - Thornapple Kellogg Scott Baker - Thomapple Kellogg shot making it 1-0. In the second half. Warner played a great ball to Jenna Bigger, who carried it past a Saxon defender and beat tbe keep­ 1021 W. State Street, Hastings er to make it 2-0. Caledonia's back Lindsay Marks, Sponsored by A fun way for kids to learn how to be safer around water. three defenders, Morgan Warner and Katie Dean continued their strong play. Hastings Rotary $1,000 Reward International • low student-teacher ratios • Caring, well-trained instructors for Information leading to the arrest and • Safe, dean pool conviction of the person or persons responsible for destroying • Dotes: Moy 31 thru June 3rd • Grades 1st thru 8th • Registration Deadline “The Swisher Group” sign located at Moy 24th 223 S. 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Streaks of two consecutive league titles by the Delton Kellogg boys and three straight by the DK girls came to an end Tuesday. “This is the best the league has been ever, as far as we can tell." said DK girls coach Jim Gibson, “with a regional champ, two runners­ up. and a team that was fifth finishing in the top four." Kalama mo Christian won their Division 3 regional meet at Constantine oo Friday, and took the KVA title at Delton Kellogg High School Tuesday with 151 points. Delton was second with 101 followed by Paw Paw 96. Parchment 88. Galesburg-Augusta 40, Pennfield 26. and Hacked Catholic Central 23. Parchment was the runner-up to KChnstian in tbe girts’ meet al Constantine oo Friday, while Paw Pw finished second in its Division 2 regional at Allegan. Delton Kellogg's girts were fifth at their Division 3 regional hosted by Godwin Heights on Saturday, qualifying runners for the Division 3 state finals hi .wo events, Alex Alaniz in the 100-meter hurdles and the DK school record­ holding 3200-meter relay team of Heather Millard. Kristin Wilfmger. Marissa Ingle, and Rachel Williams both won regional titles. “We've had yean when this team would have won the league championship." said Gibson. Rermfield banded the Delton Kellogg boys their only loss in the KVA regular season, and used their sprinters to take the league title winning Tuesday’s meet by 62 points over second place DK. Pennfield finished with 161 points, fol­ lowed by Delton Kellogg 99. GalesburgAugusta 64, Hackett Catholic Central 38. Parchment 52. Kalamazoo Christian 47, and Paw Paw 46. Delton's boys won three KVA titles. Nick Archer had a great day for the Panthers, win­ ning the high jump by clearing 6-2, placing second in the long jump (18-8.25), and third in the 300-me.er hurdles (43.7 seconds). The DK boys cleaned up in tbe pole vault, with Adam Rouse taking first place by clear­ ing 11-6. Kyle Ferris was second at 11’, and Kirk Wolschlegcr scored in sixth place by clearing 8-6. There wasn’t a team in the league that could match the Pennfield sprinters. Led by Brandon Bays, who won both the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes, tbe Pennfield boys took the top three spots m the 100. three of the top four in the 200. and won the 400-. 800and 1600-meter relay races. Delton finished second to the Pennfield boys in all three of the sprint relays, but the DK team of Dan Roberts. Brad Goldsworthy. Andrew Ouding. and Paul Diaz won the championship in the 3200-meter relay with their time of 8:40.8. Ouding also scored with a sixth in the 300 hurdles, and a fifth place finish in the 3200meter run Diaz finished second in the 800meter run. Roberts was sixth in the 1600. Tyler Smith scored for the DK boys with a fourth place finish in the shot put. Alaniz won the DK girls’ only conference title, by clearing 8' in the pole vault in fewer tries that teammate Ashley Imerzel and Pennfield’s Carrie Overguard who lied for second. DK's girls got great second place perform­ ances from Imerzel in the 100-rrr’zr dash (129 seconds) and Ingle who set a personal­ record in tbe 1600-meter run (5:46.8). Parchment and Kalamazoo Christian's 3200-meter relay teams finished fust and sec­ ond at their Division 3 regional, and flip­ flopped places al the KVA meet. The DK regional championship team struggled for third place in 10:26. Delton's girts were also third in the 800 and 400-meter relays, and fourth in the 1600meter relay. “Tonight, what really helped us was we got about 50 points out of our field events," said Gibson. The Delton girls actually got 43 points in the field, with 17 of them coming in the pole vault. Delton scored 10 points in both the dis- Delton Kellogg's Nick Archer flies around the curve in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles at the Kalamazoo Valley Association Championship Tuesday afternoon. He finished third in the event in 43.7 seconds. (Photo by Brett Bremer) IV K X ■ £ Memorial Day SPECIAL Thursday, May 26 Friday, May 27 Saturday, May 28 Oil Change s1995 Sarvictng moot makaa and modoi*. Up to 5 guana (dlasot extra) Bill Seif Chevrolet Buick OF HASTINGS Monday & Wadnaaday B to a Tuaaday. Thuraday & Faday B-e Saftxday 9 -1200 s smz m hastwos - 269-945-2425 i-soo-zss-mzs f [CCR M E Delton Kellogg senior Kristen Wilfinger shares an enthusiastic hug with girts’ coach Jim Gbson as teammates Rachael WMams (left) and Heather Millard look on, after that trio teamed up with Marissa Ingle to win the regional ade and set a new school record with a time of 1005.60 in the 3200-meter relay Saturday at Godwin Heights. (Photo by Jeff Erb) cus and the long jump. Kelly McIntyre was third in tbe discus (90-10) and Wilfinger fourth (88-10). In tbe long jump. Chelsea VanderWoude was third (14-1.25) and Jordan Haines fourth (14-.25). Delton also had two scorers in each of the hurdle events. Alaniz was third in the 100meter hurdles (16.9 seconds) and Katee Hogoboom fourth (17.0). Jessica Elliott placed fourth in the 300-metcr hurdles (50.8 seconds) and Hogoboom was sixth (52.2). Jenah Wandell was third in the high jump for Delton, she cleared 4-8. Williams placed fifth in the 400-meter dash in 1:73.4, and Katie Smoczynski sixth in tbe 200-meter dash in 27.8 seconds. Kalamazoo Christian's Leah Reams had a big day winning tbe 3200-meter tun in 12:33 and tbe 1600 in 5:43-5. while leading tbe Comets' 3200-meter relay team to victory. Parchment’s Nora Kuiper proved tbe confer­ ence's best sprinter by winning tbe 100-meter dash in 12.6 seconds, and tbe 200 in 26.3. It was the first time the junior Ingle, senior Wilfinger, and sophomore Millard hadn't won or shared a KVA team title. They were more than happy to describe Saturday’s school-rnsqnksetting performance^ in tbe 3200-meter relay after the KVA meet had come to a close. “We kicked butt." said Ingle. "We rocked it." said Wilfinger. "It was awesome. We've been trying to gel her to run this for three years." Ingle saio of Wilfinger. Coach Gibson told Wilfinger before the regional meet that tbe 3200-meter relay might be her best chance at a trip to state in her sen­ ior season Wilfinger. Ingle. Millard, and Williams made the most of the moment, fin­ ishing in 10:05.6. “It was never in doubt." said Wilfinger. “We whipped 'em." said Ingle. “We handed off the lead and never lost it" Wilfinger added. “Then Rachael, our freshman, was a beast." said Ingle. "Then we won and we were going nuts." Williams said when the two upperclassmen stopped for a breath. The victory earned the team tbe right to participate in the Division 3 State Finals at Comstock Park High School June 4. The 3200-meter relay is scheduled to be held at approximately 11 a.m., between prelim's and semifinals for the 100-meter dash, the high hurdles, and the 200-meter dash. DK senior Alaniz will be running in pre­ lims for the 100-meter high hurdles before her four teammates take to the track, but hopes she’ll get the chance io run a couple times after their done as well. “Getting to the finals is my goal,” said Alaniz. She almost didn’t make it to the finals at the regional meet, finishing fourth in het semifinal heat. “In the semi's and the prelim’s I did bad.” said Alaniz, “like 18’»." I meant to do it to save my energy, but I almost lost it in the semi’s. I started out fast, but then I slowed down and I saw people about to pass me so I turned it up over the iast two hurdles.” Alaniz came back to win the regional championship in 16.60 seconds. The two regional championship perform­ ances helped the DK girls to finish fifth over­ all. Kent City won the meet with a team score of 126. Allendale was second with 83, fol­ lowed by Calvin Christian 66. Saranac 64. Delton Kellogg 44. Grand Rapids West Catholic 30, Ravenna 27.5, Muskegon Oakridge 27, Forest Hills Eastern 23.5, Hopkins 18, Kelloggsville 8, Godwin Heights 7, and Fennville 3. Williams just missed qualifying for state with her third place finish in the 400-meter dash (103.10). Jessica Elliott just missed out with her third place finish in the 300-meter low hurdles (50.30). Ingle was also fifth in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:31.60. Delton earned four sixth place finishes, with McIntyre in the shot put, Haines the long jump, Imerzel in the 100, and Aliscia Leo in the 100 hurdles. The 800-meter relay team of imerzel. Alaniz. Smoczynski. and Haines was fifth, and the 1600-meter relay team of Ingle, Haines, Smoczynski, and Williams fourth. The Delton boys don’t have a state qualifi­ er this year, after finishing 12th with 16.66 points Saturday. Grand Rapids West Catholic won die boys meet with 132 points, more than doubling the second-place point total of Kent City (62). Archer had Delton's best finish with a third in the high jump 15-11. He was also sixth in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 43.80 seconds. Smith scored a fift’t for Delton in the shot put with a throw of 42-4.5, end Fcrm was bed for sixth in the pole vault at 11*. Roberts, Goldsworthy, Ouding, and Diaz placed fourth in the 3200-meter rela/ in 8:29.20, and the 300-meter relay team of Ferris, Mathias Works, Steven Rising, and Andy Spencer placed sixth in 1:40.10. The Panthers* Kelly McIntyre prepares for one of her first throws in the shot put Tuesday during the KVA Championships. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Business & Industry PMHESS2005 Tell Your Story... What impact your company, industry or business has on Barry County, its ths coming years. 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His cheeks may be sore for the two weeks between last Friday's Division 2 regional track and field meet at Charlotte High School and the June 4 Division 2 State Finals at Caledonia. What started as a day of near misses for tbe Lakewood varsity boys' and girls' track a'td field teams Friday turned into a cerebration for Willard, who qualified for the state finals in the 110-meter high hurdles. Until late in the evening, it looked as though senior Travis Wickham would be the Vikings' lone state qualifier Lakewood senior Travis Willard sprints around the curve after taking a hand-off from teanunale Jason Copelin in the 800-meter relay. Willard was one of two Viking boys to qualify for the Division 2 State Finals a week from Saturday at Caledonia High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Postings of the 110-meter high hurdle results bad Willard's fifth place time listed at 15.5 seconds, one-tenth of a second short of the qualifying mark for tbe state meet. “They had me for six-tenths of a second behind the guy in fourth, rad I was pretty sure I didn’t Junk there was any way I could have been that far behind." said Willard. That led Willard to ask officials for an appeal of the hand held times, but once they began checking into it, a mistake was found. The band written time sheets listed Willard at 15.37, but the time had bees rounded up incorrectly when it was transferred into the computer scoring system. "I almost didn't check, because I didn’t think there was anything 1 could do.” said Willard. "Had we not said anything, they probably wouldn't have caught it” Wickham was the only other Viking to qualify for the finals, with his third place mark of 144-2 in the discus, but he wasn't quite as giddy as Willard. That is a personal record for Wickham, but be still thought he could have done more. "I was throwing pretty good in warm-ups.” he said. "In tbe finals. 1 didn't do loo good. I faulted a couple of times. I think it was the wait (between tbe opening rounds and tbe finals).” His previous best was 136-4. “I'll do better at state." said Wickham. Wickham and Willard's state qualifying performances were enough to help the Viking boys to a tenth place finish in the 16-team field. Tbe Viking boys scored 16 points. Lansing Sexton won the boys meet with a final total of 142.28 points, with East Lansing (64.28). Coldwater (56). Charlotte (50). Lansing Waverly (49). Sl Johns (28), Ionia (27.14), Haslett (26). and Parma Western (25) taking the other spots in the top ten. The Viking girts tallied 16.33 pr ints, but finished 11th overall. Their Capital Area Activities. Conference rivals from Haslett won tbe girls' meet with 78 points, edging out Lansing Waverly's total of 73. "It’s the first year since I've been coaching that I haven't had someone go to state.” said Viking girts' coach Jim Hassett Senior Jordan Rodgers had the best finish for the Lakewood girts, taking third overall in the discus with a throw of 103-9, a few feet short of the state qualifying mark. She was less than two feet behind Harper Creek senior Tonin Ramsey, who bad a best throw of 105­ 7. Coldwater senior Sara Sickles won tbe girts’ discus with a throw of 113-1. The top two in each event automatically cam a spot in tbe stale finals, and others can cam a spot by reaching pre-set qualifying distances and times. Lakewood had a few others just miss qual­ ifying marks. Senior Brad Stroner was just two-tenths of a second slow in the 400-meter dash, but con­ tributed a point to the team score finishing in sixth place. Other scorers for tbe Lakewood boys' team were Michael Kuras who was fifth in tbe shot put (47-1). Casey Schreck who was fifth in the 800-meter run (205.9). and the 3200meter relay team which finished sixth in 8:38.8. The dr.y started off on tbe wrong fool for tbe Lakewood girts. The Viking foursome of Jessika Blackport. Kellie Thelen. Dana Nichols, and Ashley Barcroft thought they Lakewood’s Spencer Dutts speeds down the track in a semifind heat for the 110meter high hurdles at Friday’s Division 2 regional meet (Photo by Brett Bremer) had a chance to qualify for the 3200-meter relay, in which they hold the Lakewood record. During the second hand-off, Thelen and Nichols got crossed up with a pair of runners from East Lansing and the Viking baton fell to the tract Nichols eventually picked it up and the Vikings went on to finish in fourth place with a time of 10:22.4. The Lansing Eastern girls managed to continue on for a second place finish in the race behind Battle Creek Lakeview. Nichols managed to shake off the heart­ breaking accident to finish well in the 3200- meter run. She was fifth in ’2:05.5, just four seconds off the state qualifying time. The Viking girts’ other two scoring per­ formances came when Megan Holaski cleared 8’ for fifth in the pole vault and Kristin Chase finished in a three-way tie for fourth place in tbe high jump by clearing 4-9. Lakewood hosted Wednesday’s Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 Championship Meet. Last Tuesday the Viking boys improved to 3-2 in their league with a win over Haslett on the road, while ihe Lakewood ladies fell to 2-3 in tbe final con­ ference nvet against the regional chamMons from Haslett. Maroons top TK in 2nd shootout The Vikings' Jessica Blackport works her way through the pack at the start of the 3200-meter relay Friday afternoon at the Division 2 regional meet hosted by Charlotte High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Tbornapple Kellogg and Caledonia could­ n’t have played much more soccer than they did Monday night in the O-K Gold Conference Tournament semifinals. Unfortunately for the two teams, they will meet with third place on the line rather than first, as they each suffered heart-breaking defeats. Holland Christian and South Christian met with the tournament championship on tbe line Wednesday night in Grand Rapids, after both earning 1-0 victories. South Christian topped Caledonia 1-0 in double overtime to advance. Holland Christian and Tbornapple Kellogg also played through two overtime periods, but were still knotted al 0-0, couldn’t decide anything in a shoot-out, then finally Holland Christian took tbe victory in a second shoot­ out It took two overtimes and two shoot-outs Monday for the Holland Christian girts soc­ cer team to advance to the O-K Gold Conference tournament finals. Erica Hedges made six saves for the Maroons, while Kimmy Meyer stopped all ten shots sent her way in regulation for TK. TK didn't have tbe same kind of troubles scoring in the first round against Byron Center. Tbe combination of Ashleigh Lund and Chelsey Stnimberger got goal scoring started late in the first half to propel the Trojans through the first round of the O-K Gold Conference tournament. The second seeded Trojans topped sev­ enth seed Byron Center at home Friday evening. 3-0. Three times Stnimberger scored on an assist from Lund in the final 17 minutes of the first half. The first two goals came after TK was awarded a direct kick in the Bulldog end. Lund sent a direct kick across the Bulldog goal box. and Stnimberger crashed the net and knocked the ball into the goal to break the scoreless tie. Just four minutes late, the Bulldogs tried to set up a line and force an offside call against the Trojans. Lund sent the direct kick over the Line and Stnimberger beat her defender to the ball to score tbe second goal. TK senior midfielder Sarah Hawkins made a great drop to Lund just a few moments later, and Lund crossed the ball again to Stnimberger. She volleyed the ball to the back of the net for her first hat trick of the season. TK continued to shoot throughout the sec­ ond half, and ended up with a 24-7 advan­ tage in shots on goal but could not find the back of the net again. Trojan sophomore Ashleigh Lund blows by a Byron Center midfielder during Monday’s O-K Gold Conference tournament victory at the home of the second-seed­ ed Trojans. (Photo by Perry Hardin) ____ (.Rl VI COlXTin I i x IX<; - in Yom• Xciuhborliood CALEDONIA SCHOOLS 6598 Egan Avenue - $209,000 2142 N. 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The Lion ladies ran away with their Division 3 regional meet at Laingsburg High SchooL finishing 45.5 points ahead of second place Chesaning. Maple Valley w»ll have athletes partici­ pating in nine different events at the Division 3 State Finals at Comstock Pail High School June 4. “We placed in every event but one,” said Maple Valley varsity girls’ coach Gary Hamilton, in between clicks of his camera lens as his team celebrated with comedic poses, extended index fingers, and a rap music performance by a pair of athletes. “I think today, that’s something they should be proud of at a meet this big.” The Lion boys were edged out by OvidElsie 103 to 90 at the top of their standings, but Maple Valley still qualified boys for the state finals in five events, including Adam Lampherc in four events. Amy Abbott from the girts’ side matched Lampherc in qualifying for state in four events. The top two placers in each event automatically earn a berth in the state finals, with additional aihlcUa qualifying by reach­ ing certain pre-set times and distances Abbott and Lampherc were the fastest runners in each meet. Abbott took the girts’ 100-meter dash in 12.85 seconds. Lampherc won the boys’ 100 in 11.00. Junior Kayleigh Browne and senior Ken Cams also won regional championships. Lampherc also won the 200-meter dash in 22.91, while helping the Lions’ 400- and 800-meter relay teams to second place fin­ ishes. Abbott took second in both the 100meter hurdles (16.02) and in the 300-meter hurdles (47.14). finishing behind Chesaning’s Meghan Strachota each time. Abbott’s other state qualifying perform­ ance came when she helped the Lions’ 400meter relay team finish second in 51.09 sec­ onds behind Lansing Catholic Central (50.80). The Lion ladies’ relay team of Alisha Felmlee, Dhanielle Tobias. Amy Joostbems. and Jenny Ellison also qualified for state with its third place time of 1:51.74. Perry respectively in the race, after the defending state runners-up from Lansing Catholic Centra] were eliminated by a false start. Abbott wasn’t alone in qualifying for state in the 300-meter hurdles. Freshman teammate Danielle Christensen finished fourth, with a state qualifying time of 49.16 seconds. Three Lions qualified for state in the pole vault. Seniors Tara Gordenski and Lisa Hamilton both surpassed the qualifying height in the girts’ meet. Gordenski was third (10’) and Hamilton fourth (9-6). Junior Matt Gordeneer’s mark of 13-6 was sur­ passed only by Laingsburg senior Paul Lange, who went 14-6 to win the boys’ vault. Joostbems, a sophomore, qualified for state in three events, including the 800meter relay. She was second in the discus with her throw of 102-7 and second in the high jump by clearing 5-1. Her teammate Browne finished third in the disc, but took the regional championship in the shot put with a throw of 35-5.25. On the boys’ side. Lampherc teamed up with seniors Denver Hine. Jason Wood, and Cams to finish second in the 800-meter relay with a time of 1:33.78. Caras was the 300-meter hurdles champi­ on with a time of 41.84 seconds. Hine was second in the long jump with a mark of 19­ 10.75. Lampherc. Hine. Woods, and senior Jason Beardslee finished second in the 400meter relay with a time of 44.37. The Lions finished behind Chesaning in the two sprint relay races. That was the story of the day for the Lions, who came in hoping to match the girts in winning a regional title. A second here instead of a first. A third here instead of a second. Lion head coach Brian Lincoln pointed out that his boys did score better than their seedings would have predicted prior to the meet. He had it worked out that his team should score about 88 points. “Their kids stepped up very much.” Lincoln said of the Ovid-Elsie boys’ team. It came down to the final few races. In the 3200-meter run. Lion senior Akok Malek tried to ran out in front of the pack early to score some unexpected points, but couldn’t keep up his pace for the full eight laps. Ovid-Elsie senior Adam Smith and fresh­ man Maverick Darting finished second and third in the race, as expected, behind Stockbridge senior Kyle Shropshire. Maple Valley’s foursome of Beardslee. Cams. Dan Brooks, and Jarrod Brooks actu­ ally ran two-tenths of a second faster than their best time of the year in the 1600-meter relay, but Ovid-Elsie’s group shaved off roughly five aixuuds to finish second behind Lansing Catholic Central and seal their regional championship. Lansing Catholic Central was third in the boys' meet with 54 points, followed by Perry 52. Chesaning 49. Ithaca 48, Stockbridge 48, Laingsburg 36. Durand 31, Lake Fenton 24, St. Charles 20, Portland 12, Carson City-Crystal 10. Byron I. and Leslie 0. The Maple Valley varsity girls’ track and field team celebrates its second consecutive Division 3 Reg* jnal Track and Field Championship on the infield at Laingsburg High School on Saturday afternoon. The victory earned tie Lions a trip to this Saturday’s Division 3 MITCA team state finals at Kent City High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Other medalists for the Lion boys team were Devin Musser who was sixth in the pole vault. Beardslee third 110 hurdles. Cams fifth 110 hurdles. Wood fourth 100. Hine fifth 100. Dan Brooks fourth 400. and the sixth place 3200-meter relay team of Mike Hal). Dustin Jones. Sebastian Kalkhoff, and Malek. Behind the Lion ladies' total of 129 points. Chesaning was second with 83.5 fol­ lowed by Perry 67. Ovid-Elsie 58. Lansing Catholic Central 58, Stockbridge 41, Durand 32. Portland 27. Leslie 21. Carson City-Crystal 18. Laingsburg 14.5, St. Charles 13. Ithaca 6, Byron 5. and Lake Fenton 5. Other medalists for the Lion ladies were Lauren Pierce third in the long jump. Hamilton sixth long jump. Felmlee fifth 100 hurdles. Tessa Robles sixth 1600, Tobias fourth 400. Jessica McMillen third 800. Ellison fourth 200, -the fourth place- 1600meter relay team and the third place 3200meter relay team. Both the Lion boys and girts finished their Southern Michigan Athletic Associaiton seasons with undefeated dual meet records, and competed in the league championship meet Wednesday afternoon at Webberville. Thornapple Kellogg runners improve upon O-K Gold finishes at Division 2 regional by David T. Young Editor It was a big weekend for the Middleville girls’ track team. The Trojan girls 1600-meter relay team and Chaney Robinson captured Division II regional championships at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids Friday. The Middleville girls’ 1600 relay quartet of Kersta Gustafson, Ashley VanderMeer. Rebecca Winchester and Robinson first creat­ ed quite a stir last Monday night at their own track in the league meet by setting an O-K Gold record with a time of4:07.84. Four days later they proved it wasn’t a fluke, winning the regional crown in the event with an even better time of 4:07.2. Robinson also earned sweet revenge Friday in winning the open 400-meter run Friday at regional*. She edged South Christian’s Kaitlin Diemer by a tenth of a second, after losing to Diemer in the confer­ ence meet May 16 by a fraction of a second. Both girts checked in under a minute in the league meet. A fifth league champion for coach Tammy Benjamin’s Trojan girls Friday evening was Jessica Flaska. who also earned sweet revenge in the 100-meter high hurdles. Flaska recorded a lime of 15.8 seconds to nip anoth­ er South Christian ace. Jess Roodvocls. at the wire. Four days earlier, Roodvoets had won the league title and Flaska had to settle for second. The South Christian girls, to the surprise of no one. ran away with the girls’ regional title with 100 team points and Forest Hills Northern claimed second with 63. Middleville was fifth with 45. Winchester came in fifth in an extremely tough field of 1600-meter runners with a stale qualifying time of 5:18.8 and was fourth in the 800 with a clocking of 2:24.7. The Middleville 800-meter relay team, with Nikki Smith. Ashley VanderMeer. Kim Williamson and Flaska. took fifth with a time of 1:49.7 to qualify for the state meet. In the boys’ regional meet. Forest Hills Northern was regional champion with 125 points, while Caledonia took fifth with 56. one place behind O-K Gold Conference CO­ champ Wayland. Thomapple Kellogg was 14th with 8 points. Senior Troy Rock scored all of Middleville’s eight points by placing second in the long jump al 20-10.25. jump finals Saturday afternoon at Laingsburg. Hine finished second in the event with a best jump of 19-10.75. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �Page 22 — Thursday, May 26. 2005 - The Hastings Banner DK takes advantage of Saxon troubles for title Maple Valley got on the scoreboard with two of their own in the top of the fourth, but the Saxons would add a pair in the bottom of the inning to extend the lead to 8-2. Maple Valley would kept the pressure on the Saxons with two runs in the top of the fifth and two in the top of the seventh. Hastings picked up their last three runs with a three-run. sixth inning which began with a lead off walk to Andy Griggs, a double by Teunessen and a single by Kelly. The Saxon line-up had five players with a multi-hit game, led by Sutfm's three singles and Teunessen added a double and a single, as did Kelly and Davis along with three RBI’s. Saxon Round-up The Saxons looked to have turned things around in a double beader on the road against Gull Lake Monday early, but after scoring three runs in the first inning of game one. only scored one more the entire afternoon. The Blue Devils came back to win game one 7-3, then took game two going away 11­ 1. Gull Lake came back with four runs of their own half of the first in game one. and would never give the Saxons another chance. Jiles opened the scoring with a one-out sin­ gle. followed by a base hit from Teunessen and a two-run single from Kelly in the first for the Saxons. Kelly would then score the third run of the inning on a base hit from Griggs. Griggs later added a single in the fourth inning for the Saxons, but they would mil mount a scoring threat after the first. Mike McPhillips (1-3) was tagged with the loss even though he pitched around a good hitting Gull Lake line-up. McPhillips allowed only four earned runs in the game while the Saxon defense committed four errors that aided Gull Lake. In game two, Dan Secord singled and scored on a base hit from Travis Taylor to account for the Saxons* lone run of the game. Teunessen added two more hits, a single and a double, to his season hit total, while Austin Hurless. Secord. Taylor (RBI), and Jeremy Cuddahee would add one hit each for the game. The Saxons ended the O-K Gold Conference season with a 2-1 loss to the league champions The Delton Kellogg varsity baseball team celebrates JU Barry County Invitational title Saturday afternoon, aft*' topping Hastings 3-0 in the championship game. The Panthers started the day by defeating Thornapple Kellogg 8-2. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton Kellogg winning Saturday's Bany County Invitational at Hastings was one of six tough losses the Hastings varsity boy’s base­ nail team suffered in the last week of action. The Panthers lopped the Saxon boys 3-0 in the championship game Saturday, as pitcher Brandon Butzims held Hastings to just four hits while earning eight strike outs. Delton put up single runs in the second, third, and sixth innings for the victory. It was a good pitchers' dual in the final, with Matt Teunessen throwing the complete game for Hastings allowing only seven hits of his own. striking out six. and allowing just one earned run. Three Saxon errors proved to be their downfall, along with a punch-less hitting attack. Teunessen would reach on a pair of base hits for Hastings, while Tyler Jiles and Dan Secord recorded the only other bits for the Saxons. Delton's offense was led by lyier Blacken, who had a single and a double. Corrie Latta had a triple. Steven Scoby two singles, and Chris Madill two singles for the Panthers. Delton Kellogg knocked off TK in their first-round game 8-2. Nick Kiges took the loss on the mound for TK. as the Delton bats pounded out 11 hits. Derek Caldwell and Corrie Latta each had a single and a double, while Blacken had two doubles and Chris Madill two singles for DK. Blacken earned the victory by striking out six Trojan batters. A four-run third inning propelled the Panthers to the victory. The Trojans did get some exciting offense from Jodie Scott and Jamie Sanford. Scott hit one over the outfield fence for one of the Trojan runs. Sanford had a single and a double in the defeat. The Trojans took game two from Maple Valley 9-3. TK’s offense was hot. scoring in five of the seven innings including four runs in the top half of the seventh to put the game away. Gar Allison earned the victory for the Trojans. Hastings started the morning by topping the Maple Valley Lions 11-6. In this game the Saxon hitters recovered from a tough week in the O-K Gold Conference to notch a dozen hits, while Mike Garrett picked up his fourth win of the season from the mound. Hastings scored a pair of runs in the bottom of the second on a two-run single from Brandon Sutfm. the first of his three hits in the game. Hastings would then add four more in their half of the third as tSey put together a five hit inning which featured a pair of dou­ bles from Andy Kelly and Kevin Davis. The Saxons' Matt Teunessen pitched a solid complete game, striking out six bat­ ters, in his team’s 3-0 loss to Delton Kellogg in the finals the Barry County Invitational. (Photo by Perry Hardin) one-run losses to CO-ieague leaders Wyoming Park and Holland Christian. The Saxons suffered two losses to the Wayland Wildcats last Wednesday. 10-7 and 8-2. In the opener, three Saxon errors led to five un-earned runs for Wayland. Hastings was led in hitting by Garrett’s two home runs, the first a two-run home run tlal followed an RBI double from Kelly who drove in Teunessen. Garrett s second shot of the game was a solo shot to left field. Teunessen also had a pair of hits, both singles. while Kelly and double and an RBL Griggs. Dan Secord and Branden Curtis (dc-uble) had one hit each. In the second game. Hastings did not pick up a hit until Secord’s single in the fifth Let us And one for you. Barbara and Peter tike to travel and had their eye on a new fifth-wheel. 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Kevin Davis (3-3) was terrific on tbe mound in the complete game performance allowing only four hits, and one earned run while striking out six. The Saxon bats were quiet as they produced only a pair of hits with Secord’s base hit the only hit to reach the outfield for either team. Davis reached on an infield single in the fourth for the other Saxon hit. Hastings scored first in the bottom of the second when Garrett led off with a walk. Garrett was bunted over to sec­ ond by Davis, and then would score on a Holland Christian fielding error on a ground ball from Andy Miller. Hastings was able to put two runners on in the bottom of the seventh but a game-ending dou­ ble play ended the scoring threat. The Saxons end league play with a 5-9 record which included inning. The Saxons would score two runs in the bottom of the seventh after a Jackson Hoke walk, a wild pitch, another single from Secord. were followed by run scoring singles from Miller and Branden Curtis. McPhillips took the loss on the mound for the Saxons. DK Rom>d-up Delton picked up wins in its final two games of last week as well. The Panthers topped Battle Creek St. Philip Catholic Central last Friday 9-2. Alex Latta earned the victory, throwing five strike outs while allowing no walks and only three hits. Scoby and Butznus had two hits apiece for DK. while Corrie Latta. Blacken. Caldwell. Nathan Farrell, and Eric Reynolds had one each. Delton also topped Hackett Catholic Central Monday in Kalamazoo Valley Association action. 6-5. Bryan Stevens earned the victory, while Caldwell came in to earn the save. Scoby had a single and a triple for Delton, while Caldwell and Blacken each had a single and a double. Corrie Latta and Farrell added singles in the victory. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-06-02.pdf bfe5c40db067bac5e8e242896b1101f0 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC UBRART 121$ CHURCH ST H*ST!»GS Ml 49054-HJ3 111 " .................. ............ ine ugliest margin for the largest win See Story on Page 15 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings ANNER Thursday, June 2, 2005 VOLUME 152. No 22 PRICE 50C Spontaneous prayer rings out at Hastings graduation by Martie Westover Staff Writer Even though there was no “formal” prayer scheduled during graduation ceremonies for the Hastings High School Class of 2005. a spontaneous prayer erupted during the moment of reflection on May 27. A small group of students began reciting the Lord's Prayer and were quickly joined by other students and the majority of audience members in the gymnasium where the cere­ mony was held. Afterwards, cheers rang out in the room. Last week. Hastings High School Principal Tim Johnston had said school offi­ cials were directed by legal counsel not to have a religious invocation and benediction at this year’s graduation. He aid several stu­ dents had approached him about the legality of having prayer at graduation. The students who brought up the issue said they only wished to inform the public of potential problems and did not want to tarnish their graduation day. Hastings school officials did provide an opportunity prior to the graduation ceremony for the seniors to meet in the school'., lecture hall to gather and pray, and between 25 to 30 did gather for that purpose. After the moment of reflection, the Commencement for the Class of 2005 moved forward to congratulate the students on their See GRADUATION, page 5 During the moment of reflection at the commencement ceremony students as well as audience members spontaneously said the Lord's Prayer Sunny Fresh Foods to expand plant, creating 57 new jobs Sunny Fresh Foods in Lake Odessa, a subsidiary of Minneapolis-based Cargill, and the Village of Lake Odessa broke ground Wednesday for a $30 million-plus expansion of its plant facility. The project is expected to create 57 new jobs, according to a press release. The single source egg product supplier to McDonald's Restaurants, Sunny Fresh’s investment in its plant expansion will also create many other directly related jobs at Herbruck Poultry Ranch, the egg supplier to Sunny Fresh, as well as many other “spin off jobs” that will be affected indirectly, accord­ ing to a press release. The expansion will allow Sunny Fresh Foods to meet the growing needs of its cus­ tomers. according to a press release. In addi­ tion to the construction on its property. Sunny Fresh Foods will contribute approximately $2.2 million to help pay for expansion work of the Village of Lake Odessa's waste­ water/water treatment facility. “Our current system has reached its capac­ ity and needs to be expanded as our commu­ nity and businesses grow." said Village President Karen Banks. “We appreciate Sunny Fresh’s contribution to this project.” Bobby Harris, plant manager at Sunny Fresh's Lake Odessa egg processing facility, said that the company would be expanding its See SUNNY, page 2 Arson destroys Hastings business, but not owners American Legion Commander Barry Wood was the keynote speaker at the ceme­ tery ceremony. With him is his wife. Margaret Wood (Photo by Perry Hardin) ‘They died so we could live/ speaker tells the Memorial Day gathering by Molly Benningfield J-Ad Graphics Intern Festivities for Memorial Day in Hastings began with a parade and concluded at the Riverside Cemetery on State Road with a speech by Barry Wood, commander of the American Legion Post. He opened his speech with a letter from a fallen soldier in Iraq: “Things are going OK. The books and shelves in the comer are where the arson fire originated. Anyone with information is asked to call the Hastings City Police or Barry County Silent Observer. SeeNEWS&»EFS,pM»2 by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer Hastings Fire Department Saturday battled an intentionally set fire inside a local small business. The arson blaze has left the owners drained emotionally and financially The investigation has revealed that some­ one broke through an entrance door to get inside Canine Creations and Books in the Comer, a combination dog grooming and used book store. Once inside, the subjects gained access through an internal staircase into the Hastings Fitness Center. It appears that the) were looking for cash as both busi­ nesses’ cash registers were broken into. See ARSON, page 2 relatively speaking here... I sec more courage in a day than I could ever have imagined before this. You inspire me to keep on going out here. You’ve made it so much easier for me to see the big picture as I go through life. That service to God and others is what mat­ ters.” Josh Byers, a U.S. Army captain, wrote this letter before his convoy hit an explosive device east of Baghdad and killed him. Wood’s speech included many heartfelt let­ ters that soldiers wrote home shortly before they died. Another one was from U.S. Army Private Timothy G. Robinson who died 40 years earlier. “Remember when we were kids on Easter and the girls would be all dressed up in new hats, pretty dresses... and us boys with new shoes and shirts and off to church we would go and after come home to look for our Easter baskets. What good times. 1 hope God will bring me back home so that I may marry the girl I love, which will be in March if things go OK. Then I can watch my kids get all dressed up and head for church and live that day over again. Holidays are no different than any other day. Every day is Monday in Vietnam." The last letter was written by Pfc. Francisco Martinez-Flores, a Marine serving in Iraq, who drowned after a bridge collapsed under his tank. “I think you all know what is happening, and I hope you are praying for me. 1 love you very much. God will reward me in the future for the sacrifice I am making. Take care, and See MEMORIAL DAY, page 3 ............................ �Page 2 — Thursday. June 2, 2005 — The Hastings Banner Short story earns first place for Hastings junior Vite the threat of a lawsuit. bks <0 continue with the pro . Joly 13 at 6:30 pm., Tim ” (jazz/swing). Other bands and special events are e agenda for din fairs, as it baa I edwtatod throughout the summer, and all are open to the public. They will be by Marcie Westover Staff Writer Emi lie Shumway, a Hastings High School student, earned first place in the 11th and 12th grade short story category of the "Write Away" competition. The competition was a creation of Ken and Alice Jones as way to motivate young writers in high school. Shumway, a junior, was honored for her short story. "Vertigo". "Writing is a way of relating to the world,” she said. Shumway said she is not an athletic person, but she enjoys words and different ways of school students. For informs* 1 application form, contact ctor Edward Elsaer. d wetlands wetlands tour and natural and communicating. She enjoys writing stories, but has written some poetry. Through classes like AP English. Shumway said she has strengthened her vocabulary. "I like to focus on interesting descriptions and imagery.” she said. Writing fictional accounts with complex characters is another focus for Shumway. "I like originality and realism,” she said. Supporting Shumway in her creative endeavors arc her parents Brian and Anne 1 Lower Crooked Lakes in IbwnaUp Saturday, June 4. and reparation will be held 8:30 am. at the Prairieville on June 7. 14, 21 and 28 and July 5. AB Park on South Norris Rand for those planning to take the tour on the watac Registration deadline is Jan 2 r portion of the event ray attend the mctrdng pre-, if they do not wish to be on Shumway. She said her mother helps out with editing. In addition to writing. Shumway volun­ teers. spends time with friends and reads. An excerpt from “Vertigo” Jack lights himself a cigarette and situates his body mere feet from the stage. The dancers are still inside and he knows this. He imagines it-the girls, delicate as feathers, fluttering about behind the curtain to powder their cheeks one last time in the brightness of a bulb-circled mirror. He thinks of his, too... thinks of her tying up her slippers and fixing her dark bob. She doesn't use a mirror, trusts her hands out-of-eyesight, simply because she doesn't want to see her reflection. She thinks will be it dull and pointless. Jack takes a long drag and lets the smoke out like a chimney, watches it drearily dance away against the frail backdrop upon which hangs a half-crescent moon and stars. Endearingly, they've been painted up in strik­ ing silver, which amuses Jack. People are always trying to make things silver that never have been silver, he thinks. People crowd around Jack in a pushy, self­ satisfying way. He can feel two women direct- ly behind him discuss utter banality with the kind of enthusiasm he neverfails to find in the place. “Didja hear about the one they had sched’led to sing last night? Name’s Betsy or somethin ’. Anyway. 1 hear a man saying she was all a fluster, heard it just a minute ago. He’s sayin ’ he don't know what she ’s gonn' do with herself if she can "t git up an ’ sing. She quit her job typin ’ up army letters just a week b'fore, with all these dreams 'bout makin’ it big. Now she just don't know what she ’s gonn ’ do.” Jack makes a point to stop listening and puts a free hand in his pocket, feeling around for the fresh bit of a ticket stub. He pulls it out and reads iffor the fourth time. Friday March 12th, '45: St. Louis Angels $125 St. Louis, Jack thinks, is sixty miles. St. Louis. Jack thinks, is too far. Stuffing the paper back in his pocket, he enjoys the last bit of his cigarette before throwing it to the cement floor and stomping it out. He strains his ears, hoping to hear a small peal of giggles, or a serious voice, or anything, from behind the midnight-decorat­ ed curtain. Instead, the already-dimmed lights in the front of the dance hall are extinguished. Oniy the stage remains lit up, with the backdrop moon and stars sparkling in a stale sort of way, in the way anything cut out and glued and terribly affected sparkles. Murmuring voices are quickly hushed, and as a stout woman in a boring dress crosses the stage, the audience is roused to a cordial applause. Jack has seen the woman and heard her speech before. He doubts she’ll change it, and he’s right: her introduction is a basic memorization of lines about the Angels, sprinkled with corny phrases like “St. Louis' little pride and joy. ” She finishes her preamble in a hurry and shuffles back off stage. Jack holds his breath and closes his eyes. Tenderly, ripples of cello notes float their way into Jack’s ears and he opens his eyes just in time to see his particular Angel, name­ less to him, glide her way onto the stage. She's fourth in a line of seven-neither the smallest nor the biggest: neither the plainest nor most beautiful. The lights take on herface gently and she‘s unsmiling but contented in the glow. Jack watches the dancers intently and creates in his mind a vivid scene, one in which he takes the girl’s hand and kisses each knuckle out in the dark night, and he meditates on the joy of this for some time. The dancer isn "t thinking about Jack or her performance, but rather she’s fixed on a thou­ sand tinyfeelings-the heavily-worn, gleaming stage, the rise andfall of the cello, me heat of a packed room, it’s with a sense offamiliarity that she moves, as though she moves this way every day in herfiigid walks and every night through her sleep Internally, it's the way she was born mov’^g and the way she 'd die mov­ ing. in a gra .eful and calm dipping, curving, and balancing. Jack can see her body’s movement, but never place himself as near to the realm of her mind as he falsely believes. He’s seen her perform a similar dance, one very subtle in its difference, and by the end he'd somehow con­ vinced himself that she not only contained the ability to fall in love with him, but would invariably do so. It was she queerest belief to enter his cynical mind, but finding it interest­ ing, he nourishes it with a sort of maternal instinct. Jack has grown tired ofhis inability to feel. He wants to Lve, for once, as though he truly exists inside of his body, rather than watching his life from a vague darkness elsewhere. ARSON, continued f om page 1------------Neither of the business owners leave cash on Saturday Having. mu of this ye»r» Hadop Dtitmgnubed Alumni of tte wiB te Larry and Eaten ts of 1955 and Robert 65. who now 'uvea in Pa U.S. •ward will be made Drug EnforcemcM Lcftw, Cam of 1977, who rm for the day include a tour of i tour will be naet at the office entrance, era of the’new* Cotnmatir l a variety of tty! oyeisthecbairn performer for I once again be achooi library the premises. According to the Michigan State Police Fire Investigation Unit, the 3:40 a.m. fire had been intentionally set in a row of bookcases inside Canine Creations. Owners Melissa Wymer and Nancy Doom are bouncing back and fbrth between anger at whoever broke in and set the fire and sadness over the loss of their families* only income. They have no renters insurance and have loss­ es of more than $10,000 in equipment. They are cleaning up the fire damage as best they can with the help of friends and family. The space next door is being converted for use as the grooming salon and they plan to be open for business Thursday. A local pet store owner has offered the ladies supplies for the salon at wholesale cost. "Although we still very angry at whoever did this, we are also glad that no people or dogs were here during the fire,” said Wymer. "We have lots of people helping out and loti of calls from concerned clients.” Although the fire was set in the basement grooming salon, smoke has damaged some of the gym upstairs. Total cost of damages to the building are unknown after repeated calls to Hastings Fitness and the building's owner Hubert Blough were not returned. middle of the floor after the Saturday fire. The incident remains under investigation, Anyone with information about the break in or fire is asked to call the Hastings City Police SUNNY, continued from page 1 funds directly from the federal government. The MEDC is able to award approximately with Ma wife, Iowa. far ie baaqaet are $12 each and would tike to be considered for C is asked to call Tony LaJoye nt ° $50 million in federal CDBG funds each year. There are 1,655 local governments within the state eligible to apply for these funds. Projects are approved contingent upon compliance contacting Donna Kinney at 415 N. Tatfee with state and federal requirements. "We have worked with Sunny Fresh and the village for a long time to make this proj­ ect a reality," MEDC President and CEO Don Jakeway said. ‘These jobs will be a great addition to the Lake Odessa community.” The Michigan Economic Development Corporation, a partnership between the state Drive, 945-4964, Hastings , North Country Tral The Chief Noonday Chapter of die North Country Trail Association will hold its and local communities, promotes smart eco­ nomic growth by developing strategies and providing services to create and retain good jobs and a high quality of life. Headquartered in Monticello. Minn., 8 at the Barry Township Hall, 155 E. The Friends of the Delton Community Music*! Jam. a aeries of free concert, to bo caae of rain, the events will be held haide. Orchard in Delton. Everyone it welcome to The Nonh Country Trail is a prerr footpath that rats from New York to No Dakota. Ils most extensive section through Michigan, including local tor Creek and Manball. ............. -.i Maple VaBey studert is among top 10 in state essay contest Success came early in life for 14-year-old Erica Myers, an eighth grade student at Maple Valley Junior High School in Vermontville. She is one of 5.000 essays submined by students from more than 500 Michigan schools. The winners met with Michigan Department of the top 10 state winners in the America & Me Agriculture Deputy Director Keith Creagh. who awarded the winners with congratulatory letters from Gov. Jennifer Granholm at the State Capitol. Lansing Mayor Tony Benavides welcomed the vis­ Essay Contest. Erica, the daughter of Theodore and Denise Myers of Nashville, received an engraved plaque, a savings bond and a check during awards cere­ monies in Lansing. Eighth graders from across Michigan participat­ ed in the 36<h annual contest, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance. Erica's essay, based on the topic “My American Hero." earned ninth place in the state out of nearly itors. Erica and the other winners were also the fea­ tured guests at a Lansing Lugnuts minor league baseball game at Oldsmobile Park, where they were honored on the field in pre-game ceremonies. Riding in a Hummer stretch limousine was another perk. at (269) 945-5744 or Barry County Silent Observer 1-800-310-9031. “We wanted to make a significant contribu­ tion to the water/wastewater treatment facili­ ty project to make sure it had the capacity when we expanded,” Harris said. “Our contri­ bution to the project will provide excess capacity to handle additional residential and business growth in the community." The Village along with Lakewood Wastewater Authority will contribute $400,000 to the project. In addition to Sunny Fresh Foods’ donation of $2.2 million, the State of Michigan through the Economic Development Corporation provided a grant of $1.14 million. The wastewater treatment facility expansion is expected to be complet­ ed by August 2006. . In addition to the MEDC gr-utt and the job creation, there is a substantial private invest­ ment by Sunny Fresh for the infrastructure improvements of more than $3 million. "With the often dismal economic news. news, especially since this project that has taken four years to secure, and has taken very hard work from the staff at MEDC and Village officials,” said Village Manager Mark Bender. “This project is an excellent example of the good things that can happen as a result of suc­ cessful collaboration,” Governor Jennifer Granholm is reported to have said. “The rapid growth of Michigan’s food processing indus­ try is built on projects like this that create jobs in smaller communities statewide." MEDC administers the state's CDBG funds received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. These funds are used to provide grants and loans to eligible counties, cities, villages and town­ ships (typically those with populations less than 50.000) for economic development, community development and housing proj­ ects. Larger communities receive block grant Sunny Fresh produces value-added egg-based foods primarily for the foodservice industry. Besides Lake Odessa, Sunny Fresh iias pro­ cessing facilities in Monticello and Big Lake, Minn; and Mason City and Panora, Iowa. In 1999, Sunny Fresh became the first food manufacturing company to be a recipient of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. The Baldrige Award is overseen by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the National Institute of Standards and Technology. The Baldrige is the highest level of national recognition for performance excellence that a U.S. organization can receive. Sunny Fresh’s parent company, Cargill, is an international provider of food, agricultural and risk management products and services. With 105,000 employees in 59 countries. Cargill is committed to using its knowledge and experience to collaborate with customers to help them succeed. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 2. 2005 - Page 3 MEMORIAL DAY, continued from page 1 A 21-gun salute was part of the ceremony at the Riverside Cemetery. I hope to see you in the next few months." Wood read these letters as a reminder of the soldiers who have died for their coun­ try. “We are reminded that they died so that we could live and continue to cherish the things they loved - God. country and fam­ ily." Wood said. He also spoke of the origin and meaning of Memorial Day. It was officially pro­ claimed on May 5. 1868 by Gen. John Logan, and then fust observed on May 30. 1868. Memorial Day was declared a national holiday in 1971 by Congress, and was placed on the last Monday in May. Wood quoted Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes in his Memorial Day address in 1884: This day "celebrates and solemnly reaffirms from year to year a national act of enthusiasm and faith - it embodies in the most impressive form our belief that to act with enthusiasm and faith is the condi­ tion of acting greatly." Wood suggested that the community celebrate every day as Memorial Day "it is also a day to be thankful for the Ern Fluke, a member of the HHS band, plays taps. young men and women serving in Iraq, Afghanistan. North Africa and in over 130 foreign lands around the world." Freedom needn<r be taken for granted, and the community of Hastings, as well as the rest of the world, should be thankful, he said. “And you see it in our projects to remind all Americans that there is a price to be paid for our freedom.". Wood concluded his speech by thanking those who gave their lives for the country. “And we too will always remember you - and all of your comrades - of all wars who laid down their lives for our country." A wreath was tossed into the Thomapple River in remembrance of those lost at sea. Hastings High School and Middle School band members combined for the Memorial Day parade Veterans carry flags into the Riverside Cemetery Photos Perry Hardin The entire congregation at the Riverside Cemetery pauses to honor deceased veterans. �Page 4 — Thursday. June 2. 2005 — The Hastings Banner Prayer shouldn’t be Flowers stolen from part of graduation veteran’s grave To Uk editor: Prayer has no place al a high school grad­ uation in a public school. We live in a predominantly Christian area, but that does not make us above separation of church and stale Are we so self-absorbed that we can't acknowledge there are other beliefs besides our own? The freedom to choose what we believe is too delicate to be bandied with nar­ row-mindedness. Graduates need our prayers, but not at the graduation ceremony. Let's set an example in tolerance and respect to show our young peo­ ple we cherish our values as well as the rights of others. To the editor: I am sure my husband did not serve in World War 11 only to have flowers stolen off his grave sometime between noon on Thursday. May 26 and the late afternoon of Sunday, May 29. All of the um arrangement was gone. None of the family ever got to see it We looked all around Rutland Cemetery and none of it could be found. The low kind of person or persons who stole the flowers should go to Wal-Mart and buy flowers the next time they want flowers as I did. Already the weekend was extra sad as a family member had just passed away. Catherine Barlow Hastings Colleen Acker Hastings Good turnout for proposed casino’s career interest fair Shoot the messenger, kill democracy? The most recent edition of the Michigan Preu Association bulletin reported the results of a survey that showed a tremendous gap between how journalists and the public view the role of the press. Some of the most startling information was that 22 percent of the public surveyed believes the government should be allowed to cen­ sor the press. Furthermore, only 14 percent of the public could iden­ tify -freedom of the press" as protected by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. While this certainly demonstrates a growing feeling among ordi­ nary citizens that it's all right to shoot the messenger, it also shows an alarming trend that too many Americans are willing to sacrifice freedom of speech and information at the altar of security. I can't believe our Founding Fathers would be pleased with this development. If my memory serves me correctly. Thomas Jefferson once was asked to choose between government and the press and he choae trie latter. Benjamin Franklin also wu quoted as saying. “He who would sacrifice freedom for security deserves neither." I don't know the author of a quote that is beginning to cause me occasional sleepleu nights: “If you give people in a democratic sys­ tem enough time, they eventually will vote away all of their free­ doms.” h worries tne a great deal tha. too many people seem willing to let government control information. That's the kind of process that led to the absolute dictatorships of Adolf Hiller and Josef Stalin tn the previous century. If we don't insist on an independent and free press, we might someday might suffer the same consequences. It's bad enough that independent media outlets are selling out to the big cor­ porations who are not as passionate in their news coverage. How ironic it is that we just celebrated Memorial Day last Monday - a special day set aside to honor the men and women wbo've gone before us, giving their lives for the freedoms we enjoy. We must pay attention and be certain they didn't give their lives in vain for some­ thing like eventual government control over the flow of information to the press and of people in our country. They died for a country that offers freedom of religion, freedom of assembly, the right to bear arms, freedom of speech and freedom of the press. Yes, freedom of speech doesn't mean someone has a right to shout "Fuel” in a crowded theater, and freedom of the preu doesn't pro­ tect newspapers and television news if they tell lies And there some­ times needs to be exemptions from disclosure in the interest of the public good. But when government seizes control of information to the point where it determines what's news and what isn't, and when it is able to keep information from the people, bad things can happen, and too often do. We, the people, must insist government be open and honest and conduct tne public's business in public rather than in secret And the only time we should ever allow government agencies or public offi­ cials to be exempt from disclosing information is when there is a compelling public interest. I sincerely believe it is the role of the press to be a watchdog. I believe our newspapers, including the Banner and Reminder, often tell of good deeds and positive developments. Assistant Editor Elaine Gilbert is so good at it that she received this year's Book of Golden Deeds award. But we also must tell you the bad news whenever that occurs. If we only tell you the good news, we're not really doing our jobs. We Americans must do a better job of informing ourselves, and we must pay attention to the more serious news. Granted, there are too many in the media telling us stories of celebrities that really don't matter, like Michael Jackson's troubles, the runaway bride, the split between Brad Pitt and Jennifer Anniston, the trial of Robert Blake and the list seems to be endleu. Many in the media say this is what the public wants, so kt's give it to them. That's the same excuse a prostitute often gives. I believe we must do a much better job in paying attention to what matters and teaching our children and grandchildren bow to be good citizens while so many are trying to preoccupy their minds with garbage. I also believe that the Reminder and Banner combine efforts to give readers an honest slice of life in Barry County, the good and the bad. Maybe the best way to honor our fallen heroes in this Memorial Day season is to pledge to stay on top of things, rededicate ourselves to being good citizens and expect our government be open non­ est about what's going on rather than trying to be secretive. Freedom isn't free. We must work hard to do everything we can to preserve it. And on another subject: I attended the Hastings High Scbrol graduation ceremonies last Friday, and it was a moving experience. We published an article in last week's Banner sta'ing the school administration bad determined that no prayers would be allowed as part of the ceremony. The administration said they were approached by a few students questioning the legality of having prayer; at grad­ uation. Well, the vast majority of students got their way during the time set aside for reflection. A small number of students started reciting the Lord's Prayer. It didn't take long before mote joined the pray.tr. Soon the momentum built, and the entire gym was filled with the voices of students, parents, grandparents, other family members and friends praying together, followed by resounding applause. It really made you feel good. A small group of students had tried to take away the expression of prayer from the majority just because they could. It sends a message to school administrators, who are in the business of educating youny, leaders, that these are young adults capable of making some decisioos that directly affect them. Thanks to the Hastings graduating Class of 2005 for your coo fic­ tion, passion and leadership in a world where it seems eerier to give in rather than stand for something. - Fred Jaeota, vice prakfcut, J-Ad Graphics For those who wish to become dealers, a dealer school program if to be offered. John Sbagooaby, the tube's CEO of eco­ nomic development, gave a history on the tribe and their pursuit of opening a casino. At the start of the presentation, the work It is estimated that 3,000 visitors will have attended the two-day career interest fair for the future Gun Lake Casino. by Martie Westover Staff Writer A two-day career interest fair for The Gun Lake band of Pottawatomi Indians' future casino in Wayland Township is estimated to draw 3,000 visitors by its close today, a spokesperson scid. The fair started June I and runs today from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the former Ampro Building in Bradley. The future casino facility is predicted to create 2,000 direct jobs and more than 3,000 indirect jobs in the community. By 11 am. on the first day. about 500 visi­ tors had already inquired about the various types of jobs offered. Attendees at the fair were given a small information form to fill out, and when the actual hiring takes place they will receive “first priority". Among those in attendance was Allegan County resident Connie Woolner. Woolner had been laid-off from her position and was interested to see what the casino would offer. Woolner said she thinks having the casino is a “good deal" and would help provide jobs, as the area has seen many plant closings. Another attendee, Keith Wright, from Hopkins, said be was simply looking for a job at the future casino. All visitors to the job fair viewed a presen­ tation on the types of jobs available and received work environment information. Some of the nr*ny job areas at the proposed casino include: dealer, cook, security officer, cage cashier, casino hosts, slot ambassadors, slot technicians, supervisor, manager, valet engineer, valet, human resources, and more. environment at the casino and culture were explored. For the work environment, the Tribe hopes to focus on "Beyond the Best." The commit­ ment to team members was also a focal point, along with having a diverse employment force. Throughout the presentation there was an emphasis that the casino will be like "family;” an issue that was important to all speakers, including by Richard St. Jean, the casino gen­ eral manager. Employees and representatives from Station Casinos Inc., a Las Vegas manage­ ment firm who will manage the Gun Lake casino, were on hand to speak about jobs and the culture of the company. Station Casinos was named one of the top 100 companies to work for in the country by Fortune Magazine. The company placed 54 in the overall category. To officially open the casino will continue to take work from the tribe, their management and supporter: like “Friends of Gun Lake Indians" (FOGLI). In May, the tribe cleared a major hurdle and received the official notice from the Department of Interior tn pot the land Imo trust for development of the casino and enter­ tainment complex. Construction can begin on the casino after a 30 day comment period that allows those in opposition time to “scrutinize*’ or file a law­ suit on the issue. The deadline for this is June 13. The tribe is also waiting for Gov. Jennifer Granholm to sign a gaining compact, so that the tribe can open a class three casino. For now, the Gun Lake Tribe can open a a class two casino without giving the state any Keith Wright of Hopkins fills out some employment information at the career interest fair June 1 for The Gun Lake band of Pottawatomi Indians' future casi­ no in Wayland Township. The tribe is hopeful to start construction by summer and if this happens then hiring could begin as early as this winter. revenue. The ultimate goal for the tribe is to open a class three casino that will bring jobs and rev­ enue to the state of Michigan. The Gun Lake Tribe received federal recognition in 1999 and has about 300 mem­ bers. Their service area includes Allegan. Barry. Kalamazoo, Kent and Ottawa counties. correction k In last week's edition of the Banner it was inaccurately reported that the Hastings School System teachers ratified a contract with a 13 percent raise over two years. The new one-year contract outlines the 13 per­ cent raise in just one year. In the previous contract the teachers agreed to take a pay freeze, so this will be the first raise in two Prayer in school? Even though Hastings High School had announced that then would be do prayer at graduation, students cheered when they said the Lord’s Prayer during the moment of reflection. What do you think of this action? years. n. Hart*. Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 PMnuobf.. Heatings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway n Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacobo Fradaric Jacoba Praesdart Vtoa Praaidanl * NEWSROOM • David T. riwng (Edtor) Elaine GRiert (Asssart Edtev) Helen Mutky Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Fran Faverman “-----! Patricia Ginabaugh, Hastings: “I think God should be welcome in school all the time, not just at gradua­ tion.” KimKeder, Hastings: "I think the way the stu­ dents said the prayer at graduation was a good thing." Holly Riley, Nashville: “The reason my daugh­ ter goes to a Christian school is that I believe that God belongs in school." Dana Harwood, Hastings: “Prayer should be allowed everywhere, including at school.” Greg Nelson. Wayland: “The separation of church and state is impor­ tant, ten it is also impor­ tant that people who want to pray should be allowed to pray." Rebecca Tnvino, Wayland: “I think there should lirve been a way for the students who wanted to pray to get together before the graduation ceremony." (The school did provide a Sandra Ponsatto KeiyUoyd Marcie Westover Heather Reed • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • ClaaaMad ada accepaed Monday trough Fnday. •00 aav Io 530 pjn Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs SutealpB<mAatoa:S30 par year to Barry Canty S32 par ywr to aaartng courttoa S35 p*r yaw atoearttera POSTMASTER: Send ed±aaa cfwigea to: P.O B �The Hasting# Banner - Thursday, June 2,2005 — Page 5 GRADUATION, continued from page 1 hard work. Hastings School Board members took turns handing out the diplomas to the approximate­ ly 211 senior graduates. Student Brian Cottrell kicked off the musi­ cal selection with his rendition of "You and Ia song by Stevie Wonder. Kristin Pufpaff. who graduated at the top of Tuinstra, Courtney Wakely. Brent Wallace Carl and Loretta Scheessel Community □nd Joshua Wescott. Foreign Exchange Awards: Maria Arcila Service and Leadership: Elizabeth Acker and Ruiz. Salome Khachiauri. Hildegunn Lovsletten, Gerrit Schwepper. Hilde Sjoeboe Buskirk, Jesse Cappon. Andrew Conklin, Theresa Constantine. Allison Cooney. Briar Rotary Honors: Elizabeth Acker. Jaimeson Fisher. Jared Ford. Bethany Gieseler. Ashley Luke Tossava. National Honor Society Senior Members: Cottrell. Robert D'Agostino. Kurtus Daniels. Fish. Jaimeson Ingle. Anna Lawrence. Kathryn Lawrence. Courtnie Robinson. Brandon Schwartz and Elizabeth Acker. Jacquelyn Beduhn. Allison Fisher. Aaron Fortier. Sarah Frantz. Timothy Frey Ashely Giclarowski. Betfiany Gieseler. Paul Wanland. Kiwanis K Student of the Year Nominees: and Fredcrico Torres. Michigan Stale University Alumni Awards: Cooney, Brian Cottrell, Catherine Fish. Jaimeson Fisher. Sarah Frantz. Danielle Brian Cottrell and Jaimeson Fisher. Hodges, Daniel Hoffman. Amanda Hurless. Ashley Ingle. Jacobs. Katrina Cody Depew. Catherine Chad Ginbach. Andrew Griggs, Danielle Hodges. Dan Hoffman. Kelsey Howell. Jason Curtis Elizabeth Acker. Allison Cooney. Brian Cottrell. Jaimeson Fisher. Chad Girrbach, Brandon Johnson, Anna Lawrence and Joshua her class academically, spoke to her fellow University of Michigan Alumni Awards: students and asked them to “Never Forget to Amanda Hurless and Josh Wescott Michigan Student Service Award: Allison Krallman. Kathryn Katrina Jacobs, Jena Johnson. Brent Kelley, Lawrence. Adam Nini. Amber Peck. Kristin Curtis Krallman. Jacquelin Krouse. Anna Cooney. Anna Lawtence, Kathryn Lawrence Pufpaff. Taylor Raymond, Kathlyn Rounds. Lawrence. Amber Lepard. Stephanie London, Nominees: Elizabeth Acker, Brian Cottrell, and Katrina Jacobs. MHSAA Scholar and/or O.K. Conference Brandon Schwartz. Jennifer Stout. Courtney Ashley Lowe. Deric Lustey, Kyle Lustey. Amber Main. Joshua Maurer. Willie Murray. Catherine Fish, Jared Ford, Dan Hoffman, Have Fun". She advised them to have fun, even al work and when they saw something funny they should laugh. “Don’t be afraid to look silly." Pufpaff said. Lawrence. Anna Scholar Athlete Awards: Timothy Aspinall. Wakely and Joshua Wescott. RECOGNITION OF HONOR RECIPIENTS: Hudson. Amanda Hurless. Ashely Ingle. CORD Maurer. Exchange Club Student of the Year Amanda Hurless. Curtis Krallman and Kristin Pufpaff. Michael Newsted, Adam Nini. Amber Peck. Remembering good times with friends, for­ Jaimeson Fisher. Dan Hoffman, Amanda getting had limes and scratching what itches were additional words of advice from Pufpaff. Hurless. Amber Main. Brandon Schwartz. High Honors (Top 10 students in graduat­ Prough. Kristin Pufpaff. Katie Ray. Taylor Allison Cooney. Danielic Hodges. Kelsey ing class-gold cords): Catherine Fish. Sarah Raymond. Evelyn Roscoe. Kathlyn Rounds. Elizabeth Acker. Jacquelyn Beduhn, Andrew Conklin. Allison Cooney, Aaron Fortier. Senior Choir members then sang "For Howell. Katrina Jacobs and Kathlyn Rounds. Frantz. Timothy Frey. Amanda Hurless. Brandon Schwartz. Katie Slocum. Jennifer Bethany Gieseler. Danielle Hodges. Daniel Press Scholar Athlete: Curtis Krallman. Kristin Pufpaff. Brandon Stout, Luke Tossava. Graham Tuinstra. Stacy Hoffman. Joshua Johnson. Elizabeth Kruko, Brandon Schwartz Schwartz. George “Buzz” Youngs Awards: Kathryn Lawrence and Brandon Schwartz. Wakely and Brent Wallace. Tyrrell. Caitlin Vreugde, Courtney Wakley. Brent Wallace, Paul Wanland. Joshua Wescott Anna Lawrence. Kathryn Lawrence. David Lewis. Stephanie London, Andrew Mepham, and Steven Wilson. RECOGNITION OF STUDENTS BY Thomas Miller, Michael Newsted. Nicole Good." Keynote Detroit Karl Speaker Schwartz, a Hastings High School teacher, not only gave advice to the students, but also to his son Free Tuinstra. Graham Courtney Honors (grade point average over 3.25and gold cords): Brandon Schwartz, who was among the grad­ LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS: blue uates. He talked about the “family" relationship L.H. Lamb Scholarships: Timothy Aspinall Zachary Allen. Timothy Aspinall. Mariah he had with the students, and even listed some Bob Carlson Memorial Scholarship: Joshua of the many nicknames. Schwartz then directed his speech on how Maurer students can become leaders Quoting Napoleon, be said. "A leader is a Kathryn Lawrence dealer of hope.” Schwartz challenged all the students to Presbyterian Church): Scott Allerding and John L Clarey Memorial Scholarship: Michael Newsted. Higbee Scholarships (First become leaders. Students Elizabeth Acker and Danielle Presbyterian Church): Anna Lawrence and Hodges then "Remembered When..." Jaimeson Fisher. The seniors talked about events and items from Last Thursday night, at a special assembly, seniors were presented a variety of honors Danielle Scholarship Hays Science Department Vk Camp Award: Woody Wyngarden Memorial Scholarship Business Department: Paul Wanland. Career/Technical Department: Curtis Krallman Fine Arts Department: Michael Newsted Language Arts Department: Amber Lepard Math Department: Amanda Hurless Department: Brandon Hastings Athletic Boosters Scholarships: Campbell. 6ih Grade HUh Hantn; .Vi - <0 (iPA • hwlk-ates 4-D‘Kevin Bosma, ‘Alaina Carpenter. Matthew Christensen, Alexandria ‘Alexis deUos. Dinges, ‘Leanne Jessica ‘Katherine Dobbin. Emily Doherty. Danielle Dakin. Elzinga. Katy ‘Nicole Fluke. Frantz, ‘Allison Danis. Garret Darting. Amy Dean, ‘Bradley Hayden. ‘Marie Hoffman, Kacy Hooten, Alisha Howell, Timothy Huisman, Bosma. Taylor Ethan Clark. Dwyer. Robert Endsley. Feldpausch. Nathan ‘Matthew Vincent Hynes, ‘Bianca Iberix. Sherry Jager. Ford, Sarah Frame, Jessica Kaczmarczyk, ‘Sarah Kidder. Canon Densberger, ‘Tyler Dcwin. Desiree Dunklee. ‘Pamela Franson, ‘Nicole Gardner. Patrick King, •Chelsea LaJoye, Larry Lake. Ashley Gabraelle Eaton. Rebecca Elkins. Chelsea Garrett, ‘Jonathon Gieseler. ‘Dustin Glaser, I ancestor. Courtney Larsen. Brenna Leedy, Falconer, Taylor Gabel. ‘Patricia Garber. Brandy Gorodenski. ‘Katelyn Graybill. ‘Paul Matthew Loris, Timothy Lewis. 'Justin Omar ‘Emily Guenther. Jason Heinrich. ‘Kelli Herrington. McComb. ‘Dylan Halford. ‘Veronica Hayden. ‘Grant Heide. ‘Brittany Hickey, Ashley Higgins, ‘Jessica McKay. Kazzi Mikolajczyk. ‘Adam Miller. Gomez. Gray. Britlaney Herbstreith, William Hildreth. ‘Luke Howell, Kayla Howell. Mills, Emily Moore. Steven Nesbitt, Teas Knight, Hoffman Charles Kloosterusn. ‘Stephen Krammin. Karma Lamsc, Leep. Montana ‘Nathaniel ‘Jessica Kienzle. Stefan Kendall. Chelsea Nugent, Melissa Pennington. ‘Sarah Phillips. Leonard. ‘Dena Letot, ‘Kyle Letot, Pattrick •Megan Power. Gabriel Purchase, ‘Steven Nicholas ‘Cassi Loew, Helen Lydy, Schils, Safie, ‘Kathryn Sanders, ‘Dane Macqueen, Maurer. Heather McCoy, ‘Kansas Milleson, Casmir Preston Schwartz, ‘Kyleigh Sheldon, ‘ Adam McPhail, Mix, ‘Andrew Moore. Tyler Nelson, ‘John Skedgeil, ‘Molly Smith, Bryce Spurgeon, Kevin ‘Ryan McComb. McFarland. Morgan Miller. Tiffany Miller. Michelle Kam. Donna Kees. Dylan Kelmer, ‘Eric Kovacevicb. Rachael Huver. Drey Huis Hastings AYSO Referee Scholarship: Dan Club Campbell. Gretchen Dylan Downs, Emily Dunnigan, ‘Maeve Case. Bryan Burlingame. Robert Cathcart. Marcus Chase. ‘Brittany Clear. Rachel Clevenger. ‘Kendal Darting. Coughlin. Dailey. •Carmen Chris Benjamin Cathcart, ‘Chase ‘Troy Czinder. Bush. Katelyn Campbell, Cappon. May 26. are: ‘Alicia Burger. Zachary Jarman, ‘Kaylee Kidder. ‘Ashley Scholarship: Anna Lawrence Schwartz. ‘Morgan Honor roll for the 4th marking period, ending Hannah Hodges. Deva.. House. ‘Nathan Speakers Brandon Schwartz. Graham Tuinstra, Stacy Bomer. Clinton Brill. ‘Amanda Buehler, Hastings Masonic Lodge Scholarship: Baldwin HONORS: Noviskey, Christy Pohja. Kathlyn Rounds. ORGAN1ZA- SERVICE ACADEMIC SENIOR Tyrrell and Steve Wilson. have achieved the distinction of being on the ‘Megan Anna Lawrence and Josh Maurer. Danniellc TIONS: •Myrina Clements. Shelby Deming. Anna Presbyterian Church): Ashley Downing Graham Tuinstra Amanda Hurless. Stephanie Poll, Hastings Middle School Honor Roll announced •Jared (First Exchange Club Scholarship: Brian Cottrell DEPARTMENT AWARDS: Beduhn. Shannon COMMUNITY ‘Anna Banister. Toni Barry. Brian Baum. (First Scholarship Exchange Club Youth of the Year/Hastings and awards including: Studies Curtis Presbyterian Church): Kelsey Howell when they were young through 2005. Social Willard Elizabeth Acker. Students at Hastings Middle School who Scholarships (First Harland Guernsey Eileen Jacquelyn Bachert. and Kelsey Howell Pohja, Christy PARTICIPATION AWARDS: A.N.A. Scholarship: Joshua Maurer Christopher Mennell. Krista Miller. Jennifer Nichols. Academic All Stxte-Robert C. Byrd Honors Coleman Insurance Agency Scholarship: Minnich. Nicholas Peterson. ‘Alexandria Pettengill. Joshua Wescott Thomas Giirtnch Memorial Award: Chad Pierce. Sydney Pierce. ‘Kayla Pohl. Jessica Ponsettc. ‘Krystal Pratt. Paige Pumford, Winans, Quillen. Jacob Rogers. Samantha Roofstra. ‘Ashley Purdw. Darin Rugg. ‘Bethany Zwiernikowski Christopher Rugg. Rogelio Salazar, Tauten Sams. ‘George Shannon. ‘Hannah Shumway. hti. Grade Himarr 31 Schils, ‘Katie Secord. John Shakespeare. ‘Amanda Todd. Kaylee Alexander, Ethan Angus, Jason Amanda Amelia Travis, Alexa von der Hoff, ‘Nicholas Baum. Ashley Benton, Josey Curcio, Kayla Scholarship: Kristin Pufpaff National Merit Scholarship Program Girrbach Finalist: Kristin Pufpaff U.S. Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence HESPA Scholarship: Elizabeth Kruko HEA Scholarship: Andrew Griggs. Andrew Award: Jared Ford and Danielle Hodges Kelly. Michael Newsted and Christy Pohja. Detroit News CATCH Outstanding High Business Professional Women of Hastings School Graduate in Vocational-Technical Scholarship: Anna Lawrence Program: Curtis Krallman Spirit of Community Award: Elizabeth Acker Toyota Community Scholars Program Paulsen Trust Fund Scholarship: Amanda Hurless HASTINGS EDUCATION ENRICH­ MENT FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS: Award: Anna Lawrence Principal's Award: Daniel Doyle Hastings Congressman's Medal of Merit: Brandon Schwartz Perfect Attendance Awards: Amy Demaray (first year), Kevin Martisius (four years). Luke Tossava (two years), -.nd Amanda Keeler (ail years of school). Academic Letter Awards: Seniors first year awards: Zachary Allen. Mutual Insurance Company: Sarah Frantz Hastings Rotary Club: Jacquelyn Beduhn Shaw. Will Simmons. ‘Taylor Passmore, ‘Zackary Phillips. ‘Emily ‘Manhall •Alyssa Thornton. Adam Wiker, "Shelby ‘Katherine ‘Wendy Stenzelbarton. Ambrie Storey. Lee Swartz, Tiffany Thsaos, ‘Eric Warren. ‘Samantha Simpson. ‘Morgan Stowe. Paul Stutzman. Wallace. •Jordan Swmkunm. Alexa Tyson. ‘Natalie Watson. VanDenack. ‘Kayla Vbgel. ‘Alicia Wheeler. White. ‘Jerry Willavize. ‘Lindsey Williams, Aimee Wiker. ‘Hailey Zalewski. Matthew Wolfe, ‘Abigail Worm. ‘Alexandra Wendorf, Samantha ‘Aaron L'Oreal Girooda. Amber Greer, Thylor Hammond. Tyler Kalmink. Autumn Keeler. Kaitlynn Kensington. Samantha McPhail. 7th Grade Honora: 3.1 - 3.49 GPA: Kaitlyn Alexander Auer. Shelby Bagley. Courtney Chelsea Waeghe, Rachael Zalewski Christiansen, Angela Brewer. Zachariah Comer. Cody Davis. Nathan Converse. Joshua Kelsey Devroy. Jessi Doxtader. Rebecca Fish. Allyson Ellsworth. Sara Tara Griffith. Seth Haynes. Phillip Lipp. Megan Harding. Anthony Heath. Jeremy Parker, 149CPV DesVoignes, Allison Eaton, Chris Floyd. 6th Grade Honors: 34-&4VGPA: Burke. ‘Amy Wright, Sender. Amber Sbepler. Shay Dunkelberger. Franklin, GPA: Kyle Tiya Apsey. Andrew Bolton. Mitchell Borden. Shanna Eckley, Emily Ellwood. Hastings Kiwanis Club: Jaimeson Fisher Heinrich. Shauna Hoffman. Micah Huver. Lowe. Dana Burgess: Shannon Poll and Paul Ashlie Kinney. Savanna Lemon. Connor Samantha Purdum. Courtney Thomason. Heather Foote, Lomas. Caitlin Main. Casey Martin. Steven Colby Wilcox. Halford. Danielle Hobbs, Adam Hodges. Wanland. David K. Eltzrolh: Danielle Hodges Mainstreet Savings Bank-Edgar F. Backe: Seth Ryan Pennington. Margaret Brandon Horrigan, Chelsie Hughes, Luke Maurer. Brandon McConnon, Tattoo Miller. Kevin Osterink. Alex Randall. Cody Redman. Taylor Gould, Mansfield. GPA: Kourtney Meredith. Allyson Nathanial Rhoades. Aaron Ruder. Karistyn Ronald Allerding. Becky Armour, Brandon Nelson, Emily Parker. Julie Pennepacker. Mariah Bacbert. Stephanie Buskirk. Jesse Scott Allerding and Chad Ginbach, Wil'ard G. Pierce and Jessie M. Pierce Sheldon. Amber Slagal. William Sprague. Bower. Nicholas Burgett, Austin Endsley. Ashliegh Penny. Erin Pettengill. Gregory Cappon. Cody Depew. Jaimeson Fisher, Foundation: John Britney Goodenough. Kaylee Hanis. Logan Roeth, Bethany Roderick. Katie Romanak. Bethany Howell. Helen Mott: Amber Lepard and Jennifer VanderMel. Meghan VanZyl. Shelby Webb. Hays. Kara Sours, Brittany VanSyckle, Stephanie Denise Woodbury. Lindsey Meinke. Daniel Mikolajczyk, Jerred Gieseler. Dan Hoffman. Anna Lawrence, Amber Leperd, Stephanie London. Joshua Maurer. Adam Nini. Christy Pohja, Katie Ray. Taylor Raymond. Kathlyn Rounds. Stacy Tyrrell, and Paul Wanland Second year awards: Timothy Aspinall. Allison Cooney. Kelsey Howell. Amber Main and Jennifer Stout Third year awards: Timothy Frey and Kelsey Stout. Howard and Leona VanDelic-Hastings Education Association: Brian Cottrell and Ashley Gielarowski. Gladys Cairns: Catherine Fish. Kristin Pufpaff and Brandon Schwartz. Elizabeth Acker. Jacquelyn Beduhn, Catherine Fish. Sarah Frantz. Timothy Frey, Danielle Hodges, Amanda Hurless, Katrina Jacobs. Curtis Rosellen E and Paul E. Siegel: Curtis Krallman and Courtney Wakely. Stanton. Jessica Ulrich. Conrad Krallman, Shannon Poll. Kristin Pufpaff. Brandon Schwartz. Luke Tossava Graham George and Laura Wibalda: Katrina Jacobs Kauffman. Tyler Bridgman. Mitchell Brisboe, Barbara Angelica Smith, Stockham. Gabriel Sutherland. Zachary Hammond. Devin McKee. Ashlee Courtney Ward. Holly Wilkins. Joshua Mikolajczyk. Rancour. Endsley, Brittany Beau Reaser. Joshua Morgan. Tricia Cooper Woodward. Andrew Rodd. Mb Grade High Hmwi; 3 J - 40 GPA » huilmtoa 4.0: 7th Grade High Honora: 3.5 - 4.0 GPA • •Kucy at Barry County’s only landfill. Site manager Don Johnson said the City Waste Management landfill in Hastings has a lot of air space right now; the current volume went from 300-400 tons per day in 1993 to 100-150 tons per day currently. Johnson said this is good news for Hastings because it improves the longevity from 25 years of air space left in 1993 to 50 years now. He did say. though, that increased industry would decrease the air space. “It depends on the amount of industry,” Johnson said. However, Hastings needn't worry about trash being trucked in from other areas. “They’re not going to truck trash in here when they’ve got other locations.’’ Johnson said. Since Hastings is somewhat out of the way of direct routes for trash, the landfill mainly takes in waste from Barry County and the edges of surrounding counties. The landfill has no future plans for the local site as of now. However, a new change was recently made. Gov. Jennifer Granholm Jonathan Aki, ‘Jenaleigh Bailey. Blake ‘Jessica Barrus. Hayley Bishop. Derek Charity Birman, Bouchard. Sarah Brandt. Trent Brisboe. ‘Barbara Buehler, Tis the Season pff*"**- Michigan. Due to this new law. the landfill can only accept tires if they are cut in two. However, Johnsoi. said the easiest and most environmental-friendly way to get rid of old tires correctly is at a dealership. “When you get your tires changed [at the dealership], you can pay a few extra dollars so that the tires will be disposed of properly.” "( ralicrs on I lie I aw it I >1 ”l I M II )|< •>111 )\\ Fri. & Sat, June 3 & 4 ~ 10 to 5 •Jawairy -Candte# ‘Ruga ‘Handcrafted Ramwood Outhouse# -Hand Painted Decor -Fun Fur Craattona -BMhouaaa ^sndmonl 7155 W. Lawrence Hwy., Vermontville (On M-79 • 7 miles west of Charlotte. 8 miks eart of Nashville) BOOTH SPACE STILL AVAILABLE • Call 6174*1-8168 SWIM LESSONS at Iordan Lake far 2005 DATES: Starting June 13 thru July 28 - 6 months thru 5 years starts July 5 No lessons June 28, 29, 30 July 4 PRICE: $ 15/child or $35/family oT3__________ (additional children $7) BMnMHB i’ AGES: 6 months - 15 years TIME: Monday thru Thursday PRICE: May 28-11 am -1 p.m. ! June 4- 11 a.m.-l p.m. j \ 1-3:30 every i.alf hour Vermontville, Ml CANOPY SALES & RENTALS Keith Anderson. signed a bill into law March 26 that bans the disposal of whole tires within the state of Johnson said. Stonehill Farm Anderson. ‘Sara Archambeau, liyHfatm 4-ft- Waste decreases at Hastings landfill in industrial production as the introduction of conveniently located waste is being dumped Wymer. Jacob Gray. Cotton. Brooke Blair. ‘Zachary Bolthouse. Holly Because of decreases in Hastings, as well other landfill sites around the area, less McLean. Service, Nicholas Shuster, Abigail Siska. CEA: Baird. by Molly BennlngfWd J-Ad Graphics Intern Riley Rambin, Tyler Ray. Matthew Schilz. Ryan Mitchell Singleteny. Hastings Car Club: Brent Wallace Go-Go Auto Parts and Go-Go Motor Sports: Joshua Maurer and Brent Wallace. Trent Hastings American Legion Lawrence J. Bauer Post 45 wWim to thank al those parttdpante and aupport staff who helped make the parade a succom. Also, thanks to the supporters who lined the streets, applauded our colors, and helped us al honor our past and present mMary who have placed our country's freedom above al else. Thank you. flj'* 'PeuuuU 16x16,20x20,20x30 canopies. SrifServirra: You pick it up & return IL FnB Serrtfrs; We set it up & take it down. Tables • Chain • Coolers & Hot Boxes ’ Can any time. Bob Donner, 517-726-1084J| �Page 6 - Thursday, June 2. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Florence G. Appleby| 1 Joni Ann Becku/ith| I HASTINGS - Florence 6. Appleby, age 91. of Hastings, died Tuesday. May 31, 2005 at her residence. Services will be held 11 am Wednesday. June 8.2005 al the Wren Funeral Home. Visitation also Wednesday. 10 am until service time. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. (www.wren-funeral-home.com) HASTINGS - Joni Ann Beckwith (Mrs. Ronald), age 44. of Hastings, died Saturday. May 28. 2005 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. Services will be 3 p.m. Friday. June 3, 2005 al the Wren Funeral Home. Elder Richard L. Blair will officiate. Visitation also Friday 2 p.m. until service time. Memorial contributions may be made to Ida Elnora (Hazel) Catt Barry County 911 System. The family is being served by the Wren Funeral Home. (www.wren-funeral-home.com) Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. MI Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a.tn.; 49050 Sunday School 11.0 a.m. ; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOUC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father Al Russell. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.: Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m and 11OO a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOO ICM West State Road. Hastings. Mich. 49058 Senio. PMcr Rev. Wm. Clayton Garrison. Service Tunes: Sunday School 9:00 a_m. and 11:00 a.m. & 6.-00 p.m. (Small groups on i st and 3rd Sunday nights). Wednesday: Dinner 5:45 p.m. Casses. 7:00 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hutings. MI 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 945-2654 Sunday, Worship Services 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School. 9:30 a.m. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH ‘Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion." 315 Center St. (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe W. III. Rector. Mr F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School al !Oim. Sundry Nursery Available at tO i.m. ’ CHURCH OF THE N.AZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 am. Sunday School Hour. Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. un. 11:00 Morning CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.00 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E. Main Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor. Phone 795-9030. Sunday Mam 4:00 p.m. Firn Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m Confessions: 30 minutes before Mass. Rosary Prayer 30 minutes before Mass. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. MI 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchippersDeMunter. Sunday Worship 9:15 im. • Sunday School 10:30 i.m, ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pa«ror. A mission of St Row Catholic­ Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at WOun. ST. TIMOTHY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 9800 East BC Avenue, Richland. Ml 49083. Phone 269-629-9436. Euchanstk service every Sunday. 9:30 am. “This is my body given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.' (Luke 22:19 N1V). Come share in the weekly Holy Communion - accepting Christ and being united with Him. sur­ rendering our Uvea to Him so that we may know His will and walk in His ways. We are located in a wooded setting, north of Richland on BC Avenue, between M-43 and Gull Lake Drive. All hapfired Christians are welcome to partici­ pate in the Holy Eucharist. We believe that Christianity is a faith of inclusion, not exclusion. Therefore, you don't have to be an Episcopalian - just a bdievrr. McCALLUM UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995 Church Website; www hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007 Church SecretaryTieasurer, Linda Cobb. Office hours. Tiies., Wed., Thun. 9 am to 1pm. Sun. Morning; 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Wonhip; Sun. evening service 6 pm; Son Shine Preschool (ages 3 & 4>. Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am. 12:00-2:30 pm; Wed. 6-8pm Pioneer Club (Gr K-5) (evening meal at 6 pm); Wed. 6-8 pm Middle School Youth A Sr. High Youth; Wed, 7 pm - Prayer Mtg “THE CHL'KH IN TNE WILD­ WOOD” 5505 Otis Lake Road. Dehon. Ml 49046. Pastor. Ronald Watieriy Phone -517/886-3773. E-Mail wanerlyftsbcfelsbal.net. Sunday School. 10 am. Morning Service. 11 am. Youth Group. 6:30 pjn. Wednesday Gathering. 7 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E State Rd. (Comer of Slate Rd. and Boltwood St across from Tom's Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling A Visitation, Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nursery available for all services. Sundays: Wonhip SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. tlrvmg). Rt Rev. David T. Hustwick Rector. Sunday Service Times 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer. 11.-00 am. Holy Commun-ion. Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer service. All services using the traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For more information and Holy Day service times call (269) 795-2370 a the Rectory 948-9327. Visit our website at httjr//www.churchseek/net/church/andrewmatt/ or e­ mail us at rtrevhustwickft yahoo.com. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Monung Celebration 10 am. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader- and 11:00 am. Quizzing Practice C30 am. Kids for Christ. 11:00 am..'Worship services 8:45 Service only fog 3 A 4 jfeoida, A 5 yr-4th grade dismissed during announcements. Sunday School for all ages 10:00 a.m. Adult elec­ tives for April through August. Creation Class. Spiritual Warfare and Cafe Berea: Parenting by Heart Sunday Evening Service 6 00 p.m. Tuesday: 10.00 am.. SCAMPS (Senior Citizens). Wednesday: 6:30 pun.. Adults; Sing'n Share A Foundation Clan. Youth 6(h-12th grades. Children 2 yr. old through 5th grade. Faith Weaver Friends. Thursday: Senior Adult Coffee Hour. 9.30­ 11:00 am Looking abend: VBS. "Prayer Safari." August 1-5, 9 a.m.-noon. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor K-n Vaught 239 E. North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414 Michael (616) 945-9392. Summer Hours Anton. Pastor. Saturday, June 4 - M ElHOD1ST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. MI 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Parti Harpolc. Sunday morning worship sen ice 9.45 tax Nursery provid­ ed. Sunday evening "New Beginnings" starts at 5:15 with meal. 5:30 adult small group, youth group, kids dub. 6:30 praise service. Covenant Prayer Group ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M­ 66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise A Worship 10:30 un.. 6.00 pin.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys A girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special " For information call 1-616­ 731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. 9:00 am.-200 p.m. Mission Endowment Fund Meeting; 300 p.m. Baptist Practice. Sunday. Juue 5 - 800 A 1000 am Holy Communion; 10.00 am. High Graduates; 12.00-1:30 p.m. Youtbquake Planning Program. Monday. June 6 - 700 p.m. Brothen of Grace. Tuesday. June 7-100 p.m. Overeaten School Wednesdays at noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men's group 2nd and 4*h Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ's Quilters. Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays 5:45. Coming in January, exploring spiritual gifts Bible at study. Church website: trychapelutnc.org. coun- FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 am. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 am.. Morning Worship Smia: 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7.-00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana St. and Jr. High Yctrth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and FAITH UNITED METHODLST CHURCH Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. a_m.-Noon and 1:00-300 p.m. Friday 900 a.m.-Noon. Sunday PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway, Delton. MI 49046 • 269-671-4193. Pastor. Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor, Reger Claypool Sunday School 10 am.; Worship Service 11 am.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m. This information on worship service \ is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions" 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY’ Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office Faithful Men. ) HASTINGS FIRST UNITED 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623­ 5400 Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 am. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10:30 am. Hastings. Michigan______ MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP Constance M. Anderson. 74. of Maple Grove Township, passed sway on May 24. 2005 at her home. She was bom April 21, 1931 in Kingston. PA. the daughter of Peter and Petronella (Norkus) Sharka. She grew up in Exeter. FA, before moving to the Bronx. NY. She was previously married to Martin R. Stamler, Sr. She later married Mr. David S. Anderson, who preceded her in death on August 30.2003. She was previously employed by the Fort Custer State Home. She was later employed by the Michigan Dept of Corrections at the Jackson Correctional Facility where she retired as deputy warden. Mrs. Anderson was a unique, independent spirit who attempted to pioneer natural farm­ ing practices with her animal herd through organic beef production techniques for which she was recognized by the Michigan Black Angus Association. Her pride showed through in her farm, which she operated while working as a deputy warden for the Michigan Stale Correctional System, and then continued her love of fanning and the ou’doors, setting up a registered bird sanctu­ ary on the wetlands portion of her farm, where wild geese flocked in large numbers. She has been an integral part of the farming community, with involvement in 4-H pro­ grams with her children. Mrs. Anderson w&known in the Fosters Community, near Tuscaloosa. Alabama, where she and her late husband David S. Anderson had a vacation home on the Black Warrior River for the past several years. She is survived and well-loved by daugh­ ters Sandra Susan Anderson of Bellingham. Washington; Janine Maria Stamler Jordan and husband Kenneth of Huntsville. Alabama; Lyn Louise Stamler of Irving. Texas; Martin Richard Stamler, Jr., of Riverdale, Maryland; Diane Ellen Stamler McAteer of Tuscaloosa. Alabama; Suzette June Stamler Cuccurullo of Oceanside. California; grandson Scott Strother Anderson. Nashville. Michigan; stepchildren Pete Anderson of Holland, Michigan; and John Anderson, Battle Creek, MI, and her sis­ ter Nell (Andy) Socash. She also leaves six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her broth<; Albert Yanchosky and her sister Anne Lauricella. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 31st at Royal Funeral Home. Interment was at Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements were made Funeral Home in Battle Creek. by Arrangements were made Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. hours are Monday-Thursday 900 morning worship houn: 9:30 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 brothers, Edward Jones of Bellevue. Kenneth Jones of Nashville; sisters. Hazel Bass of Bellevue and Katherine Richardson of Houghton Lake. He was preceded in death by a daughter Martha Jean; brothers. James. Hany and John Jones; sisters. Hannah Ford and Helen Cousino. Services were held Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. Burial was at Hicks Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association or Charity of Choice. Shidey Hughes HASTINGS - Shirley Hughes (Mrs. Donald), age 70, of Hastings, died Tuesday. May 31, 2005 at Pennock Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home. (www.wren-funeral-home.com) Royal dteensma Plumbing Service run daily for your convenience 795-7495 Your parts or ours 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays al 6:30 p.m. School; 11:20 a.m. Contemporary Worship Services. Nursery care is provided for both services! Visit us online at ww w.fpcofh.org and our web log for sermons at http://hastingspresbyterian.blogsp ot.com/. June 3: 6:00 p.m. Menucrs Meet June 5: 10:00 a.m. New Members Reception. Jure i. 6.-00 pun. Hand Chime Choir Practice; 6:30 p.m. Marriage Study. Jone 9: hM p.m. Singles Group - Dining Room. Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings. Barry County and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway Koops BATTLE CREEK - Harold Jones Jr., age 85. of Battle Creek, died Thursday, May 26, 2005, at Battle Creek Health System. Harold was bom in Barry County, February 26. 1920, the son of Harold D. and Gertrude (Schissler) Jones. He graduated from Bellevue High School in 1938 had lived many years in Bellevue, Delton and for over 50 years in Pennfield Township. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army from March 6, 1945 and was discharged as Tec 4 August 7.1946. He received the Asiatic Pacific Theater Service Medal and the Army uf Occupation Medal Japan. Mr. Jones had been employed by Union Pump, Eaton Corporation and farmed. He was employed with the Kellogg Company in the printing department for 27 years retiring or. June 12, 1981. He was a member of the Kellogg 25 year club, he enjoyed deer hunt­ ing. fishing and small engine repair. He married Agnes M. Roush July 8.1940, in Napoleon, Ohio who survives. Surviving is a daughter. Janet M. (Richard L.) Geno of Battle Creek; son. Harley L. (Sherry) Jones of Georgetown. Kentucky; five grandchildren, five great grandchildren; Refreshmenu. HOO Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 900 a.m. Traditional Worship Services; 10:00 a.m. Coffee Hour. 10:10 a.m. Church by |_________ Harold Jones Jr. Anonymous; Worship Committee. Wednesday. June 8 - 600 a.m. Stewardship Committee; 700 p.m. Holy Communion. Laurain I. Sheffield Ida Elnora (Hazel) Catt passed away Thursday. May 26. at Spectrum Health. She was bom July 26. 1916 to Lawrence and Grace Lucas of Woodland. Ida was preceded in death by her husbands, Lee A. Hazel in 1983 and Leroy Can in 1993; sister. Evelyn Thompscn; son-in-law. Art Erickson; and great great grandchild. Austin DeGraff. She is survived by her children, Betty Erickson. Dick and Delores Hazel, and Lee and Roxie Hazel; stepsons. Roger and Diane Catt, John and Terri Catt. and Larry and Jean Catt; nine grandchildren; 18 great grandchil­ dren. one great great grandchild; and numer ous step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held Tuesday. May 31, 2005 at Koops Funeral Chapel. Burial took place in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Odessa Ambulance or the VFW Post #4461. Hastings. MI 49058 GRAND RAPIDS - Laurain I. Sheffield, age 93, of Grand Rapids and formerly of Hastings, died Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at Heartland Health Care Center in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Sheffield wdx bom on S*pk;mDer 14, 1911 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Guy and Anna (DeWyzc) Bianchard. She was raised in the Kalamazoo area and attended Kalamazoo schcol«. graduating in 1929 from Kalamazoo Central High School. She has lived most o< her life in the Hastings area. She was married to Craig B. Sheffield on September 19.1929. Laurain *s employment included the former Sunset Acres Adult Care and the former Barry County Medical Care Facility as a nurses aide. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church. Piece Makers Quilting Group, was an avid reader, enjoyed playing the piano *md organ, sewing, crocheting, quilting, and tat­ ting. Mrs. Sheffield is survived by son, Gordon (Myrna) Sheffield of Delton; daughters, Anne (Louis) Neeb of Lake Odessa, Phyllis (Alexander) Usbome of Hastings, Vivian Sheffield of Lake Odessa and Virginia Henion of Hastings; 10 grandchildren. 19 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband. Craig on September 22, 1990; grandson, Kevin Sheffield; brother's John and William Blanchard. Services were held Friday, May 27,2005 at Hastings Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. Dr. Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church or Heartland Health Care Center, Grand Rapids. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeralbome.com). Timothy Allen Glaser, Shelbyville and Migen May Kruse, Shelbyville. Bradley Clark Miller, Woodland and Cynthia Sue Allerding, Woodland. Cary Jason Goodner, Nashville and Cassaundra Sue Hager. Nashville. Terry Lee Pinks, Delton and Jennifer Marie Miller, Hastings. Brad William Lloyd, Hastings and Adina Michel Haman, Hastings. William Brady Drew. Middleville and Carrie Lynn Foster. Middleville. Charles Clark Harvath III, Delton and Roberta Jo Miller, Delton. Matthew Scon Hokanson, Hastings and Stephanie Ann Jiles, Hastings. Kevin Hany Page, Hastings and Angela Louise Dinkel. Hastings. Earl David Snyder, Wayland and Sharon Lee Jensen. Wayland. Wesley Cnarles Thompson, Delton Tammy Lynn Waller, Delton. Christopher David Nutt, Middleville Susan Elizabeth Stebbins. Auburn Hills. Randy Robert Hanunann, Delton Pamela Sue Steenwyk, Delton. Scott Eric Coolidge. Hastings MyRandia Hawley Trotter. Hastings. Many William Kermeen, Middleville Sharon Kai Laws, Clarksville. Andrew Phillip Thompson, Hastings Amber Lynne Dutcher. Freeport. and and and and and and Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 2. 2005 - Page 7 From .TIME to TIME Financial FOCUS A look down memory lane... Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN The Fred and Jennie (Mead) Endsley Family of Edward Jones and Co.______ Be Cautious About Funding 401(k) With Company StocI •X If you like the company you work for. show your loyalty by doing the best job you can and by taking part in work-related volunteer activities. However, when it comes to meet­ ing your retirement goals, you'll want to invest with your head, not your heart - so think long and hard about funding your 401 (k) with ;wr company stock. Why? Because company stock, like all stocks, wiil rise and fall in value. So, if you've jammed your 401(k) full of company stock, you could be taking on a level of risk with which you are not comfortable. And in the past few years, we have seen some high-profile "401(k) meltdowns* which, in an astonishingly short period of Endsley Reunion around 1910. By Joyce Weinbrecht Richard was Fred and Jennie (Mead) Endsley's oldest child, bom in Castleton Township Ma; 27. 1904. and lived all his life in Barry County. In November 1928, at age 24, he married Fannie M. Hecker. He worked as manager for various Kroger stores, was employed by E.W. Bliss, and served as a lineman for Western Union. He also spent 16 years on the Hastings City police force. Around 1956 he took a job as deputy sher­ iff in the Barry County sheriff’s department. A year later he sought and won the nomina­ tion for sheriff on the Republican ticket, and was appointed to fill out the unexpired term of Sheriff Clarence Donovan, who resigned six days after the primary . He was elected to the office in November. 1956, and to a second term two years later; then retired from the office in 1960. Richard and Fannie had one son. Delano. Richard died in October 1984 at age 80. Elizabeth M. was the second child of Fred and Jennie Endsley. She was bom January 5. 1906.. in Castleton Township and attended Hastings schools. On May 4. 1946. she married Ralph Hainline. She worked as a hostess at the Post Tavern in Battle Creek and also at the Battle Creek Country Club, retiring in 1974. In 1975 she returned to Hastings, and at the time of her death Aug. 15. 1994, she was a resident of Thomapple Manor. Elizabeth was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Battle Creek. Russell was bom in September, 1907, the third child of Fred and Jennie Endsley, and attended Mayo County School. In July, 1928, “Tut,” as he was known. married Majoric I. Dingman. He farmed in Maple Grove Township, and in 1968 be started building pole bams, con­ tinuing this business until he retired in 1971. He and Marjorie had a son, Rex, who mar­ ried Inas Manning. Russell enjoyed hunting and had a good coon dog. He died Nov. 13, 1991, and is buried in Wilcox Cemetery, Maple Grove Township. Earl Mead Endsley was the foiuth child of Fred and Jennie (Mead) Endsley. He was bom in Castleton Township Aug. 19, 1909. and attended Mayo County School, as did his older brother. He also attended Hastings High School. In September. 1955. he married Mildred Kinney, and they had four children. Frederick, Bonnie Jean, Duane Earl and Jill Elaine. At one time, Earl had worked as a con­ struction contractor and for the Duplex Company in Battle Creek. He worked for Clark Equipment Company in Battle Creek for 13 years, retiring in 1971. He lived the last 39 years of his life at the same addres. in Hastings and passed away at Pennock Hospital March 14, 1999 at age 89. Lyle F.. the fifth child of Fred and Jennie Endsley, was bom in Hastings Township in February. 1913. He attended the Mayo and Hastings schools On Feb. 13. 1937. Lyle and Velma Rayner were married. They had daughters Joan. Janet, Judy and Sharon. Lyle worked at both Union Steam Pump in Battle Creek and the Bliss in Hastings. He also farmed in Barry County. Today, Lyle and Velma lived in Hidden Valley in Hastings, where they enjoy visits from their daughters and their children. In recent years their families had the largest attendance at the annual Endsley Family Reunion, held in the fall. Lawrence was the sixth child of Fred and Jennie Endsley. He was bom in Hastings Township May 27. 1914 and attended Hastings High School. He took up farming and worked for a few years for Henry Osborn. On the evening of July 6. 1937. he was driving towards Hastings a mile west of town near Bullhead Lake, and in attempting to avoid an oncoming car near a stretch of road with two sharp curves, he lost control of his car in loose gravel and hit the guard cable on the south side of the road. His car took out 11 guard posts, and Lawrence was thrown about 20 feet from the car. landing on his stomach. His passenger. Clement Segar. thought they might have been traveling about 50 miles an hour. Clement received only minor injuries. Lawrence was taken to Pennock Hospital with internal injuries to the chest and abdomen, and a skull fracture. He died early the next morning. July 7. and was buried in Riverside Cemetery. Mildred V.. the seventh child in the family of Fred and Jennie Endsley, was bom in February. 1918. in Hastings. She grew up in Maple Grove Township, attended the Mayo Country School and graduated from Hastings High School in 1935. On June 3. 1937. she married Maurice Adrianson and they lived in Castleton Township for 20 years, in Eaton County for eight years and then moved to Hastings in 1966. . In 1976 she retired and moved to Florida. She had worked for Michigan Magnetics m Vermontville and Flex-Fab of Hastings. There were three children bom to die family: Peter. Patrice and James, all bom in Hastings. Mildred died Nov. 22, 1992 in Dade City, Florida, with burial in Riverside Cemetery, Hastings. Marjorie J. Endsley, the eighth child of Fred and Jennie, was bom Aug. 19. 1920 in Maple Grove Township. She attended the Mayo and Hastings schools. She married Allen E. Prentice in August. 1946. He served 25 years in the Army, retir­ ing as a lieutenant-colonel. Their daughter, Linda, lived in Catonsville, Maryland. because of her husband's profession, they lived in several states and also abroad. Marjorie died Dec. 11, 1992 and is buried in Riverside Cemetery. Betty J., the ninth child of Fred and Jennie Endsley, was bom Nov. 15, 1922, in Maple Grove Township. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools. She married Frank Christie in August, 1949. They lived in Hastings, Nashville, and the Mesick areas. Their daughters were Marjean and Susan, and their sons were David, Kenneth and Arthur. Arthur died in 1996. Betty’s husband, Frank, died in 1987, and in September, 1992 she married Ray.aond Novak. She and Raymond lived in time, dissolved a great deal of wealth belong­ ing to employees who put their faith in com­ pany stock. For example, about 58 percent of employees' 401 (k) assets were invested in Enron stock when it lost almost all its value during 2001. Unfortunately, many 401(k) participants still believe that "it can’t happen to me." Some 17 percent of all 401(k) participants have 50 percent or more of their account in company stock - pretty much the same figure as in the pre-Enron days, according to the Profit Sharing/401(k) Council. And about 16 per­ cent of all 401(k) plan assets were held in company stock at the end of 2003. according to the Investment Company Institute. How much Is "too much"? Many financial experts recommend invest­ ing no more than 10 percent of 401(k) plan assets into company stock - but this figure is just a guideline. When considering how much company stock to put in your 401(k). look at two key factor,: * Size, strength, history of company - If you work for a big, established company, with a long track record of profitability, you might feel justified in adding a higher per­ centage of company stock into your plan than STOCKS The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT&T , _ S8C Communications Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca-Cola DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Exxon-Mobil Family Dollar first Financial Bancorp Ford General Motors IBM JCPermey Johnson & Johnson Kelogg's Company McDonald's Sears Holding Semco Energy Spartan Motors TCF financial Pfizer Inc. Wai Mart 18.79 23.38 48.85 13.23 44.63 4029 4529 56.20 25.67 1800 9.98 31.53 75.55 49.78 67.10 45.49 30.94 27.90 5.48 14631 10.74 2528 4723 Gold $41725 $738 10,487.48 1.58 QilvAT qhvot Dow Jonas Average Volume on NYSE -.19 -23 -.33 +01 -.39 -.37 -1.15 +1.16 -.46 •01 • — -.16 -.26 -129 ■30 -.13 ♦07 -.94 +33 -3.12 ■02 -.13 -.42 -$1.00 +$39 -1620 +200M you would if you worked for a small, ^tart-up firm. * Stage of your career - When you're just starting out in your career, you’ve got many years to overcome the "down" periods of some of the more volatile investments in your 401(k) - such as your company stock. But when you're nearing retirement, you may want to try to protect any gains you've achieved - and cut back on youi risk level - so you can potentially increase the money avail­ able to you when you begin taking with­ drawals. Consequently, in your final years of contributing to your 401(k). you might con­ sider lowering the percentage of company stock in your plan. The "match” game Your employer may offer «hares of compa­ ny stock as a 401(k) matching contribution. If so, consider putting in as much as necessary to earn the match But. once you've received it, see if it's possible to "bide in’ the compa­ ny shares for /ther investments within your 401 (k). An increasingly large number of com­ panies now allow this type of exchange. Diversify, diversify, diversify Ultimately, you'll want to build a diversified 401(k) portfolio. Choose the mix of stocks, bonds, government securities and other vehi­ cles that fits your risk tolerance, time horizon tmd long-term goals. To get the appropriate asset allocation, you may want to consult wr.h a financial professional Take action soon. Your 401(k) can be a great way to save for retirement - if you use it wisely. This entire site Copyright C 2005 Edward Jones Now serving the Qty at Hastings Computer "Double Shooting Repairs and Upgrades Free Pick Up and Delivery Lakewood PC Week Days MMM-M0PM Larry Johnson 616~374-QQ12 Pledging to be Your Healthcare Partner Climax for a while, and Raymond died in 1999. Betty was living in Jacksonville, Fla., at the time of her death Sept 19,2000. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery. Janette Wanda, the 10th child of Fred and Jennie Endsley, was bom in October. 1925. She attended Hastings schools. The family always called her Wanda, and at the age of 21 she married Kerwin D. Paige in Hastings. They had one son who lived in Sand Point, Idaho. Wanda died after a long illness on June 23. 1994. In the late 1800's, Endsleys came from Fremont. Ohio, on the train to Hastings for family reunions. This yearly event came to a halt with the advent of World War I. Barry County Endsleys got together on occasion, but not as an annual event until 1973. This re-organizing reunion took place in Tyden Park with 54 present By 1976 there were 92 Endsleys and related family members present. By 1982, the reunions were being held at the Carlton Center Grange Hall, and 92 were present. 52 answering to the name of Endsley. The 2001 reunion was held at the Welcome Comers United Methodist Church, and 104 were in attendance. It would appear that the Endsleys are in the county to Our Pledge of Service To You Each and every Pennock employee and volunteer has taken a pledge to be your partner in personal, professional and progressive care. This means we pledge to treat you with courtesy, respect, professionalism and compassion while providing the most state of the art healthcare in the finest possible facility. Pennock Partner, Kimberly Norris, M.D., Ophthalmologist Pennock For more information, or to find a Pennock affiliated physician near you, call (269) 945-1 PHY (1749) HEALTH ^SERVICES . stay. 09541913 Visit us on the web at www.pennockhealth.com 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings ptof«’>on>1-progress-,, ' �Page B - Thursday. June 2, 2005 - The Hastings Banner jinnies MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar by Elaine Gariock Lakewood students have a half day of school on Friday. The Ionia County Genealogical Society good view of the graduates getting their between Marilyn Leslie of Lake Odessa diplomas ftom several board members. and Warren Courtney at Central CMC That was far better than being in the hall­ with Rev. Dr. Donald Ferris officiating on way. The four valedictorians did a skit Saturday afternoon. No wins in shut out will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday. June 11. followed by a very brief message from Wild phlox are rampant in the country­ Hopefully, the permits will have been each of them. The band played Pomp and side. There are many roadsides and ditch­ granted for use of the new Freight House Circumstance as they entered and one es where they abound. One such specta­ by then. If not. the meeting will be held number midway in the program. The cle is on Wellman Road south of Brown nearby. The speaker will be Pam Swiler. vocal group was Road. Following the May meeting, four mem­ bleachers and sang from that spot. The Mrs. Michael (Karen) Morse and chil­ bers met on a Monday and did a master­ class president and honor society leader dren arrived on Sunday for two weeks in ful job of putting numbered books for each salutatorian. Michigan from their home in Collierville. First Families of Ionia County and other Principal Michael O’Mara called the roll Tenn. En route, they had spent a night in spoke as seated in the south did the coded library material onto the shelves. of graduates and each got a handshake Columbus, Ind. with Norman and Patty This included two new bookcases. A din­ from departing superintendent Guimard Knorr and children. The Knorrs formerly ing table and four chairs have been added Johnson. Graduates lingered on the lawn lived at Wayland and Patty worked in a to the furniture so there is comfortable for most of an hour so there was ample Hastings bank. Next week Mike Morse seating for those working on books. This time for picture taking of pals and family has a company meeting in Battle Creek to room is lighted by a few extenor win­ members. The busses were in line all which he will fly and then he will accom­ dows and other windows into the lobby. ready to take the graduates to their pany the others home, sharing the driv­ fhe church picture calendars published overnight party in safe surroundings. at the end of the year have Living Gospel Mrs. Richaid (Florence) Drullinger of Church on Rochester Street as the June Holt was in town last week with her pri­ illustration. mary errand being at Lakeside Cemetery. The cemetery drives all over the coun­ At 89. she had driven her own car from tryside have been filled with cars during the Holt condo where she lives. She the past week. wanted to visit the Central UMC where Lakewood graduation was held inside her grandfather Alexander Luther had last Thursday because of the uncertainty been pastor 1908-12 and which she and of the weather earlier in the day. her parents Blanche and Benjamin Carter However, when evening came the weath­ attended when she was a child. She even er was fine. The parking lot was filled and spent time with a distant relative Between so was the grassy area between the drive her church errand and her appointment and M-50. Plenty of cars were parked with a family friend who assisted her at along the drive of Lakewood Baptist Lakeside. Her older sister. Louise Sacha, Church. Seating in the gym accommodat­ resides in a care home in Lansing and her ed most of the crowd, but some remained younger siblings. Alice. Agnes and Olin, in the hallways the entire time. Standing are elsewhere around the nation. Fremont. Wedding vows were exchanged before in the comer behind the bass drum was not the best spot in the gym but it gave a ing. Meantime, they will visit friends in Richland and relatives in this area and at company a of relatives and friends Health Line by Scott B. Brasseur. M.D. • • 1005 West Green Street Hastings. Michigan 19058 Telephone 269 945 24 19 Internal Medicine HAIRLOSS I’m a woman in my fifties and I have recently experienced what seems to be a significant amount of hairloss. I feel ok otherwise. What could be causing this? Although men seem to have the comer of the market on hair loss, many women experience hair loss as well. As with most men, hair loss in women can be from the result of heredity. It may also be the result of certain medications or an underlying medical condition. The medical term for hair loss is alopecia. The most common type is pattern baldness and accounts for 95% of hair loss from the scalp. This type of hair loss is permanent and is attributed to heredity. For men, this type of baldness is typically characterized by hair loss that begins at the temples and crown. The end result may be partial or complete baldness. Women with this inherited type of baldness usually have hair loss limited to thinning of the hair over the whole head. This type of baldness may begin as early as your teenage years or not start until much later in life. Causes for hair loss that is generally temporary include diseases such as diabetes or thyroid disorders. Inadequate food intake, especially deficiencies in protein or iron or starting a crash diet or a fad diet that severely restricts one type of food group, may cause hair loss. Medications that treat gout, arthritis, depression, heart problems and high blood pressure as well as drugs that treat cancers have been know to cause hair loss. Recent surgery, severe illness or high fevers have also been noted to result in hair loss. Scalp infections can certainly cause hair loss but even chemicals used for dying, tinting, bleaching, straightening or perming hair can cause hair loss. Talk to your doctor if you have noticed excessive hair loss to review possible reasons for it happening. This can be an opportunity to get a general physical to uncover possible undiagnosed illnesses or change your medications. Scott Brasseur, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician for medical advise before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. Murphys to celebrate golden wedding anniversary A golden wedding anniversary was observed Feb. 5, 2005 by Larry and Mary (Schleh) Murphy of Hastings. An open house in honor of the occasion will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday. June 11. 2005 at the C.O.A. in Hastings on West Woodlawn Ave. It is being hosted by their two sons and fam­ ilies: Darrell (Mary) and Adam of California and Bruce of Las Vegas. They have five grandchildren. No gifts, please. J I Dear Annie: My husband and 1 have two children. The oldest. "Dennis." age 31. told us last year that he is gay. We were both shocked, but 1 totally accepted this news and met his significant other, who is a nice person. My husband, however, was horrified and would not come out of his room for days. When he finally did. he refused to meet the partner. Since Dennis told us this news, be and my husband have had a long-distance and limited relationship, and things are not getting any better. My husband is finally willing to reach out and meet Dennis' partner, but Dennis now reacts with indifference, saying he has been hurt and his partner would feel uncomfort­ able. He doesn't seem interested in fixing the relationship with his father. Should I let this work itself out or should I keep pushing for some kind of resolution? They each expect me to be supportive of their point of view and, frankly, they both have acted selfishly. I have gone for counseling and was told to have the family gang up on my husband and forceiiim to accept this com­ pletely. or else 1 should leave him. That upset me terribly. What do you say? - Helpless and Hopeless Dear Helpless: We don't think too highly of your counselor's advice. Your husband is not the entire problem and leaving him would not solve anything for you. It's understandable that your son is hurt, but the news was a shock to his father, and Dennis needed to give him more time. Shutting him out now, when Dad is willing to make an effort, is simply a way to punish him. • Yes, we think you should continue to encourage your husband to be more openminded. and help Dennis forgive his father, so the two of them can move past this and forge a closer bond. Also, contact PFLAG (Parents. Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) for additional advice and assistance. The address is 1726 M Street. NW, Suite 400, Washington. D.C. 20036 (pflag.org). Nitpick landlords Dear Annie: My wife and I live in a duplex apartment, and our elderly landlords live next door. Despite two years of a great living arrangement, this couple is beginning to nit­ pick our living habits, none of which are out of the ordinary, such as flushing the toilet late at night, taking long showers, etc. They com­ plain about how this increases costs, as they pay the water bill (yet it is included in our rent). We adore this couple and try our best to watch after them, but their comments are beginning to interfere with our quality of life. We are unable to move due to financial and medical hardships. We have told them we would understand if they raised our rent, but apparently they would rather dictate our personal living habits. Now they are complaining about how often we turn on our out­ side stoop light. We know they read your column. Please help us. - Hastings City Bank HCB Mortgage Company PRODUCT 30 Yew Fixed 30 Yew Fixed - Biweekly 20 Year Fixed 20 Yew Fixed - Biweekly 15 Yew Fixed 15 Yew Fixed- Biweekly 7 Yew Balloon 3 Yew ARM . I Yew ARM INTEREST RATE POINTS APR 5.730 5.873 5.500 5.625 5 250 0.00 0 00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5375 5.125 6250 5.875 0 00 0 00 0.00 0 00 3.116 8.931 5.873 5.703 5359 3.479 5231 8.463 7.735 Call Karla for Your Free Pre-Approval Today! 269-945-2401 . All raid effective m cC5.‘27'O5 Annual Pcrccstafe Rmc* (APR) are bawd on a loan ammnt of $ 100,000 aralMMkm, 10 fixed haarf on 360 uwmMv payment. rf$5»3 57. JO yr fixed btaertfy payment* baaed on 637 braccth pavtaento at $3W.7S 30 yr fixed hated on 240 roonshlv payr-eart* of MP «*>. 20 yr R»ad bracckly bated on 450 bvteeily payment* of $347.43 !$yr. fixed baaed on IM mueahh payment* of $6030. IS yr fixed biweekly bated ce J45 braeckfv payment. at$40527. 7 yt bailevn baaed « M roonddy payment* of $550 96 wrdafiaal payment of JW.766 77 3 yr ARM bated on 5*0 mrauMy payment* of $615 72 far the Tiru 36 month*, then the payment* are variable 1 yr ARM baaed on 360 monthly payment* of $513 57 far tbc firu 12 month*, then payment* art .enable Renters in Kentucky Dear Renters: You've han­ dled this as graciously as pos­ sible. offering to pay more in rent so your additional electric and water usage does not inconvenience them. If you cannot move out, there is noth­ ing more you can do, so we suggest you politely ignore their complaints, saying, "We're sorry you feel that way.* Sexist comments gone Honey. I understand how you feel. I'm the only girl on a boys' wrestling team. I'm lucky to have a coach who won't toler­ ate anyone making fun of me. In fact, the one time a teammate made the mistake of doing that, the coach had the entire team attend an all-girls' tournament. I don't hear negative sexist comments any­ more. People are too impressed awith what I can do. So keep your chin up. - Fellow Female Dear Fellow Female: It always helps to hear from someone who has been thr-re. Thanks for sharing your word* of encourage­ ment. Too much pampering? Dear Annie: A friend of mine who has been married for a number of years ;s finally preg­ nant I'm sure I will be invited to a baby shower. Just the other day. however, I received an invitation for a celebration for the Mom before she has the baby. It's a "girts' night out’ thing. No gift is necessary. Why are we supposed to pamper Moir for becoming pregnant? 1 feel obligated to spend a certain amount at this event because we are friends. 1 wouldn't mind getting the Mom a little something extra and including it with the shower gift, but I think the ‘me time' should have been well over when she decided to become pregnant. Am I just out of the loop, or is this a little tacky? - Girlfriend Dear Girlfriend: Actually, we think its rather sweet to want your friend, whose life is going to be turned upside down by this? new arrival, to have one last "girls' night out” before she turns into a sleep-deprived, spis up-covered mom. If you don't want to partic­ ipate. by all means, send your regrets, but it sounds like fun to us. Meet halfway Dear Annie: I’d like to respond to "Fed Up in the Southwest.' whose wife worked far away and didn't come wmc except on holi­ days. It seems this poor woman is carrying the entire load - trying to make a living and keep up with her household, and she apparently has a husband who cant get in the car and spend some time with his wife. Last time I checked, the road goes both ways. It is exhausting to work all week ard then go home just to turn around and go back again. She probably tries to do too much at home and doesn't think she can count on her husband to take care of things. He should meet her halfway - getting a motel room so they can rekindle some passion. -- Sharing Spouse in Kansas Dear Kansas: Most husbands are perfectly capable of managing the home in the wife's absence, but she must allow him the latitude to do it his own way and not stress out over it We do agree, however, that meeting halfway for a romantic evening is an excellent idea. Thanks for suggesting it. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net. or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190. Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE, INC. Dear Annie: I hope it's not too late to respond to the girl on the boys' baseball team. MULBERRY FORE GOLF COURSE 955 N. MAIN (M-66) NASHVILLE, Ml • 517-852-0760 MULBERRY MONDAYS TWO FOR TUESDAYS (Must tee off before Noon) (Mutt Ma| 2 peeple-Must tee eft beta* Here) 9 Holes & 1/2 cart 9 Holes & 1/2 cart SCOT O per person 18 Holes & 1/2 cart $1900 per person $8°°per person 18 Holes & 1/2 cart �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 2, 2005 - Page 9 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure tele TV’tS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Etheleen G. Neubaum. unmarried, original mortgagor(s). to TCF National Bank. Mortgagee, dated March 24. 2004, and recorded on March 20. 2004 in instrument 1124380. and rerecorded on July 1. 2004 in instru­ ment 1130213. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-Five And 59/100 Dollars ($97,395.59). including interest at 6.99% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on June 23. 2005 Said premises are situated tn Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Peucel located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4. Town 1 North, Range 7 West described as Commencing at a point on the East bne of Section 4. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, distant South 186756 feet from the Northeast comer of said sec­ tion: said point being 23 rods South of the Northeast comer of the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of said Section 4. thence South 68 degrees 48 min­ utes West 48.04 feet to the Westerly right of way line of Highway M-66 for the place of beginning, thence continuing South 88 degrees 48 minutes West 285 00 feet, thence South 01 degrees 35 min­ utes 25 seconds East parallel to tne centertine of said Highway M-66 215.00 feet, thence North 88 degrees 48 minutes East 285.00 feet to said Westerly right of way line; thence North 01 degrees 35 mmut-Ts 25 seconds West along said line 215.00 feet to the pUoc z*. beginning The redemption period shall be 1 month from the date of such sale, unless an affidavit of occupancy or intent to occupy is recorded in accordance with MCLA 600.3241(d) and given to the mortgagee, in which case the redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale. Dated: May 26. 2005 For more information, please call: FC F 248 593.1313 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For TCF National Bank 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Ate *055681F01 STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate Estate of Robert Lee Ingram. Robert Lee Ingram Trust Date of Birth: 10-18-1942. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Robert Lee Ingram, who lived at 12395 Bowens Mill Road. Wayland. Michigan 49348 died on May 6. 2005. The decedent established the Robert Lee Ingram Trust on November 17, 2000. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the Trust and the estate will be forever baned unless presented to ELIZABETH HEATHER ENGLAND. TRUSTEE of the Robert Lee Ingram Trust within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. TRUSTEE: Elizabeth ‘leather England Address 12395 Bowens Mid Road Wayland. Michigan 49348 ATTORNEY: MICHAEL A. SHIELDS Address Lewis Reed A Allen P.C. 136 East Michigan Avenue, Suite 800 Kalamazoo. Michigan 49007 Telephone (269) 388-7600 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage executed on July 2, 1997, by Stevon B. Count and Cheryl A Cotant, husband and wife, as Mortgagors, to Mainstr^et Savings Bank. FSB. as Mortgagee, and which mortgage was recorded in ttto office of the Register of Deeds lor Barry County. Michigan on July 3. 1997 at Uber 700 Page 656 (the “Mortgage’). on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Seventeen and 17/100 Dollars ($112,017.09), as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceed­ ing at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt. secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale in the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, June 30. 2005, at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon, at the Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan, ihat being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and soM to the highest bidder, at public sate, for tho pu-pose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, cer­ tain property located in Barry County. Michigan, described m the Mortgage as follows: Lot 7 snd the West 1/2 Lot 8. block 15 of Lincoln Park Addition, according to the recorded plat there­ of as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 55, City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan. The length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of the sate, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case, the redemption perk.-, shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sate. Dated May 27. 2CO5 Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB By: Lori L. Purkey, Esq. Miller. Canfield. Paddock and Stone, P.LC. 444 Wr st Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 Nouce ur Mortgage F oreclosure oaie THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall ba limit­ ed solely to tho return of tho bid amount ten­ dered ft sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SAiE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Derrick F. Rhoda and Michelle L. Rhoda, husband and wife, original mortgagors). to New Century Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated November 21, 2002, and recorded on December 16. 2002 in instrument 1093607. in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of February 1, 2003, Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Capital I Inc. Trust 2003-NC2 as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Eight And 06/100 Dollars ($135,678.06). including interest at 8.85% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in holings at 1:00 PM. on June 23. 2005. Saw premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 3 and 39. of the Plat of East Big Gilkey, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats, on Page 18. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: May 26. 2005 For more information, please call: FC C 248 593.1301 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of February 1. 2003, Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Capital I Inc. Trust 2003-NC2 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fanns. Michigan 48025-5822 Ate #056452F01 owaino Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale TH® FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the Nd amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interact MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions, of a mortgage made by George E Owen and Jane E Owen, husband and wife, with full rights of survivorship, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. Mortgagee, dated Juno 11. 2003. and recorded on June 19. 2003 in instrument 1106846. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand Six Hundred Ninety And 01/100 Dollars (•108,690 01), including inter­ est at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on June 23. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The Village of Morgan, (Formerly Sheridan). Lot No. 43. of Morgan Plat, 4 rods wide. 8 rods tong. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance vrth MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: May 26. 2005 For more information please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Ftie 4O35344F02 FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Csfauft having been made In the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Dawn Schultz and Keith Schultz wife and husband of Barry County. Michigan, Mortgagor to Fifth Third Bank, successor by merger to Old Kent Bank, dated the 22nd day of November. A.D 1994. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and the State of Michigan, on the 6th day of December. A.D. 1994. in Uber 620 of Barry Records, on page 368, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, tor principal and interest, the sum of $9,661 26 (Nine thousand. Six hundred Sixty One dollars and Twenty Eight cents) including interest there on at 8.00% (eight poi.rt zero) percent per annum And no suit proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on. the 7th day of July, A.D., 2005, at 100 o’clock said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale at pubhc auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml Barry County, Michigan, on the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: Al that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Irving, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Commencing at the Southwest Comer of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23. Town 4 North. Range 9 West, for a place of beginning, thence West Commonly known as 4507 (4504) Buehler. Tax ID: 08-08-023-007-00 The redemption period shall be one year from the date of such sale. Dated: June 2. 2005 WELTMAN, WEINBERG A REIS CO.. LPA. By: Daniel E. Best. (P-58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Wettman, Weinberg & Reis Co, LPA 755 W. Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy. Michigan 48084 WWR*03996725 o»m Notice Of Mortgage Forectvcura Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ’ ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgages. In that event your damages, if any, shad be limit­ ed sotoiy to ths return of the Md amount ten­ dered at sale, plus intereet MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage made by Louis M. Orth and Maranda S. Orth, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic RegistraticSystems, inc. as nominee for lender, Mortgagee, dated July 31. 2003. and recorded on August 6. 2003 in instrument W10337, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Two And 63/100 Dollars ($92,842.63). including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is he-eby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, a! public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on June 16. 2005. Said premises are situated In City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6 of Block 10 of Daniel Striker's Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: May 19. 2005 For more information, please call: FC W 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee tor lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4056067F01 owaiaw Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the Ioractoeing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at tale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Wendy K. McCormick, an unmarried woman, original mort­ gagors), to Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis. Mortgagee, dated September 23.2003, and record­ ed on September 29. 2003 in instrument 1114533, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Nine And 56/100 Dollars ($109,759.56), including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power ot sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wM be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:0b PM, on June 23. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 30. Casa-Del-Mar of Acker's Point and Lot 31. Casa-Del-Mar of Acker’s Plat, excepting the Northeasterly 10 feet thereof, according to the ptat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 ot Plats. On Page 64. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 26. 2005 For more information, ptease call: FC W 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4056462F01 THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Cathy L. Hurley, a single woman, to WMC Mortgage Corporation, mort­ gagee. dated November 18, 2002 and recorded December 4.2002 in Instrument Number 1092943. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, National Association, as trustee by assignment dated December 3, 2002 and recorded on May 24. 2004 in Instrument Number 1128038, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mort­ gage the sum of Ninety-Four Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Eight and 48/1 CO Dollars ($94,248.48) including interest al the rate of 8.88% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby givun that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public ventfe at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 10O p.m. on June 16, 2005. The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot b and 11 and the South 20 feet of Lot 7 and 8 and the North 8 feet ol Lot 13, Block 9. Lincoln Park Addition to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 55. And said Lots being a part of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 18, Town 3 North. Range 8 West. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale ir. tho event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: May 19. 2005 OR LANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. National Association, as trustee, Aa Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No 213 0376 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA BON OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Sandra Johnston, a single woman. Mortgagor, to Hamilton Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated the 8th day of October. 2004 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, tor The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 12th day of October. 2004 in Instrument No. 1135368 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been modified by Instrument recorded October 12. 2004 in Instrument No. 1135368. sad Mortgage having been assigned to Wei* Fargo Bank. NA, as trustee on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due. al the date of this nobce the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety Six & 927100 ($114,896.92). and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mort­ gage or any part thereof. Now. ttwretore. by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Mctwgan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on th* 18th day of June. 2005 at 1:00 o'clock pm Local Time, said mortgage win be fore­ closed by a sate at public auction, to the highest bidder, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml (that being the buiding where the Circuit neai for the County of Barry is held), of premises described in said mortgage, or ru much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as afore­ said on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 10.00% per annum and an legal costs, charges, and expenses, including th* atiomey tees allowed by law. and also any "am or suma which may be paid by the undersign, d. necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which Mid premises are described as foiows: An that certain piece or (.creel of land sit­ uated in the Township of Yankee Sp< rigs. County ot Barry. State ot Michigan, and described a* follows, to wit: Unit 6. Jane Site Condominium, accookng tot he Master Deed recorded in Instrument No. 1C03235 and First Amendment to tho Master Deed receded in Instrument*!© 1025383, in the Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds, together with rights in general common* elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed an described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978 as amended. During the six (6) months immediately foNowmg the sate, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that tho property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days knmedb atoly knowing the sate. Dated: 5H9^005 WeAs Fargo Bank. N.A.. as trustee Mortgagee FABRIZIO A BROOK, P C. Jonathan L. Engman (P56364) Attorney for Weis Fargo Bank. NA., as trustee 868 W. Big Beaver, Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 248-362-2600 Pub: 5/19-6/9 wmum SYNOPSIS Barry Township Regular Mooting Moy 9,2005 Regular meeting called to Order st 7:30 p.m. Ron Call: 4 members and 6 guests present. Pledge of Allegiance. Approved minutes and Treasurers report tor April/05. Accepted Department reports. Resolutions 05-05 and 05-06 wore adopted Budget amendments were approved. Amendment of John Hancock Plan was adopted. Cemetery rules were approved as amended. Contract with DKS was approved to be mailed Approved May biHs. Meeting adjourned at 9:14 p.m. Respectfully Submitted) Debra Dewey-Peny. Clerk Attested to by: Richard Barnum. Supervisor ownwa RADNOS Lose Weight. l(‘» like running your own hutincM, Gain Life. but you ha-, t the rapport of a large organization... If thb KMnb appealing to you, our retail pH poauo, . perfetl fit with you. 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KUZAWA TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: whose address(es) are unknown and whose inter­ est m the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: June 2. 2005 at 1130 a.m. at 206 W. Court Street before Judge Wm. H Doherty for the following purpose: Change ot name of Bernard A. Kuzawa to Bernard A. Kuzava 5/13/05 David A. Kuzava P49963 118 E. Court Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (269)945-6320 Bernard A. Kuzawa 445 W. Sager Road Hastings, Mi 49058 °"4’*4 NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public heanng for the following: Tabled Case Number V-7-2005 Todd A Theresa Bloomberg (owner); ATAT Wireless (apcdcsint). Location: 11675 Memory Lane, in Section 29 of Orangevtte Twp. Purpoee: Requesting a variance to erect at 150­ ft. co-locatable communication tower closer to a dweMng than allowed (220-ft). the minimum is 500­ ft. in the AR zoning district Meeting date: June 14,2003. Time: 7:30 pjn. Place: Community Room in the Courts A Law Building at 206 West Court Street. Hastings, Michigan. Site inspection of the above descnbed propertyfies) will be completed by tho Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons destong to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing wiR be given the opportunity to be heard at the above men­ tioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 948-4820 The variance appbcation(s) is/are avaiiabie for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 during tho hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12 p.m. to 1 pm.) Monday-Friday Please call the Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for fur­ ther information. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materi­ als being considered nt the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or senrices should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael BrowrVCounty Administrator, 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-1284 Debbie Smith Barry County Clerk <W4,W’ HOPE TOWNSHIP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING SYNOPSIS MAY 12. 2005 All board members present and 2 guests. Discussed widening of township hall drives Approved additional tree removal at Brush Ridge cemetery and additional paving of drive at township park. Approved previous minutes. Adjourned at 6:57 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert. Supervisor wwim Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL EE USED *OR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgages. In that event, your damages, If any, shall ba Hmftsd solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard T. Davis and Lisa B. Davis, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Plus of America, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 27. 2000. and recorded on May 17, 2000 in instrument 1044443. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation as assignee by foi assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be <*>» at the date hereof the sum of Two Hvndfou Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety And 31/IX Dollars ($200,790.31), including inter­ est at 12.4% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wHl be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 100 PM. on June 23. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Beginning al the Southeast comer of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1 /4 of Section 7. Town 2 North. Range 7 West Maple Grove Township. Barry County. Michigan: thence West 702.60 feet along the North 1/8 ime of Section 7; thence North 310 feet; thence East 702 60 feet to the East line of Section 7; thence South 310 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption penod shall be 12 months from the date of such sale Dated: May 26. 2005 For more information, please call FC G 248 593.1310 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File *057124F01 . CARLTON TOWNSHIP BUDGET HEARING THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jimmie E Baker and Rosanna L. Baker, husband and wife, to New Century Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated January 30. 2004 and recorded February 4. 2004 in Instrument Number 1121714. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Indenture Trustee for New Century Home Equity Loan Trust. Series 2004-1 by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds There is claimed to be duo on such mort­ gage the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand One Hundred Fifty-One and 68/100 Dollar ($112,151.68) including interest at the rate of 8.90% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mortgage a.<d the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged prem­ ises. or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:X p.m. on Juno 30, 2005. The premises are located in the Township of Grangeville . Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as. A parcel of land m the North 1/2 of Section 26. Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Baginning a* a point which lies due East 681.68 feet and due South 264.16 feet from the intersection of the centerline of Norns Road and the North line of said Section 26. thence North 56 Degrees 12 Minutes East 178 feet to the Shore of Wiley Lake; thence Southerly along the shore 66 feet; thence South 56 Degrees 12 Minute< West 186 feet; thence North 33 Degrees 48 Minutes West 66 feet to the point of beginning, formerly described as: Commencing at a point on the North line of Section 26, Town 2 North. Range 10 West, in the center of a Highway crossing said Section in a Northerly and Southerly direction; thence East 30 Rods and 13 feet; thence South 17 Roads 15-1/2 feet for a place of beginning of the land descnbed. thence 8 Rods, Northeast to Shore of Lake; thence South 4 Rods; thence West 8 Rods; thence Northerly 4 Rods to place of beginning. Also, a 16-1/2 foot nght of way running from Norns Road, the centertine of which begins at a point which at a point which lies South is Degrees 17 Minutes East 394.20 feet from the intersection of the centerline of Norris Road and the North toe of Section 26, Town 2 North, Range 10 west; thence North 31 Degrees aS Minutes East 114.00 feet; thence North 73 Degrees 59 Minutes East 139.00 feet; Cience North 46 Degrees 09 Minutes East 154 no feet; thence North 75 Degrees 35 Minutes Eas: 121.00 feet; thence South 54 Degrees 35 Mnutes East 223 00 feet to the Northwesterly side of Lot described above. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date ot such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a, in which caso the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of the sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a sdnuftaneous resolution with the bor­ rower. In that event, your damages, if any. are limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale Dated June 2, 2006 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Indenture Trustee tor New Century Home Equity Loan Trust. Series 2004-1 , As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 222.0124 ASAP706210 6/2. 6/9. 6/16. 6/23 0M41M4 Notice is hereby given that the proposed budget for Cartton Township tor 2005-2006 fiscal year will be submitted for consideration at a public hearing. The proposed budget is available for inspec­ tion al the Township Hail at 85 Welcome Rd., Hastings. Michigan, on Friday. June 10. between 10:00 a_m. and 12.00 noon. The pubic hearing will be held Monday. June 13. at 6:45 p.m. Immediately following the public hearing a township board meeting will be held to consier adop­ tion of the 2005-2006 fiscal budget. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS MEETING. Wilma Daniels Cartton Township Clerk 08641657 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Com:mssion on Wednesday. June 15, 2005, at 7X p.m. at the Prairieville Township HaH. 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the item(5) to be considered at this Public Heanng include, in brief, the following: 1) Special Land Use Permit and site plan review filed by Karen Barsuhn, 12650 Cressy Road. Plainwell, Ml 49080. The Parcel 9 in question is 12-031-001-00, located at the same address as above. This application is a request tor rezoning from "RT (Single Family - Low Density. Residential District) to Agricultural for the construction of a 62x160 Horse Riding Arena This property m question is zoned “R1" Single Family - Low Density. Residential District. 2) Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission for this meeting All interested persons are invited to be present or submit wntten comments on this special land use permit applications at the address above. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxil­ iary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed matenais being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Praineville Township Cleric 09^417^4 Prairieville Township Planning Commission Mike Herzog, ovipervisor Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall bo Bmitad solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus I nterest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Jamas N. Dunkelberger. a single man. original mortgagors), to Mainstreet Savings Bank, FSB, Mortgagee, dated May 13.2003. and recorded on May 15.2003 in instrument 1104410. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for tender as assignee by an assignment, m Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Nine Thousand Ftve Hundred Sixty-Eight And 47/100 Dollars ($59,568.47), including interest at 8% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1XX) PM, on June 30, 2005. Said premises are situated to Township of Castleton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line ot Section 30, Town 3 North, Rango 7 West, distant North 440 feet from the center of said Section; thence North along said North and South 1/4 fine. 220 foot; thence East parallel with the East and West 1/4 line of said Section. 196 teat; thence South parallel with said North and South 1/4 line. 220 foot: thence West 196 feet to fhe place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 800.3241a. to which case the redemption period shall bo X days from the date of such sale.. Dated; June 2. 2005 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee tor tender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #057522F01 a*4,“ STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT - FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF FRIEND OF THF. COURT ANNUAL STATUTORY REVIEW PUBLIC NOTICE ANNUAL REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE RECORD QF THE FRIEND OF THE COURT Under Michigan law fhe chief family judge annu­ ally reviews the performance record of the Friend of the Court. The review wiM be conducted on or about July 1,2005. This review is limited by law to Via fol­ lowing criteria: • Whether the Friend of the Court is guilty of mis­ conduct. neglect of statutory duty, or failure to carry out tho written orders ot the court relative to a statu­ tory duty; - Whether the purpose of the Friend of the Court Act are being met; • Whether the duties of the Friend of the Court are being carried out in a manner that reflects the needs of the community. Members of the public may submit written oom'’••unu? to the chief family judge rotating to these cri­ teria. Send your written comments, with your name and address to: Honorable Wrtliam M. Doherty Barry County Trial Court. Family Division 206 W Court Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 ow- City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2005-2006 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET The City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing for the Purpose of Hearing written and/or oral comments from the public concerning the annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30,2006. The public hearing will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 13, 2005, in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hail, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. The City Council will consider the budget as proposed by the City Manager and presented to City Council on April 20, 2005 and later amended. The property tax millage rate pro­ posed to be levied to support the pro­ posed budget will be a subject of this hearing. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend and to submit comments. A copy of this information, the entire pro­ posed budget and additional background materials are available for public inspec­ tion from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Office of the City Clerk, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. The City will provide necessary reason­ able aids and services upon five days notice to the City Clerk at 269.945.2468 or TDD call relay services 800.649.3777. 09641546 Thomas E. Emery. City Clerk Robert A. Tremain A Associates, P C. ta a debt collector and wa are attempting to collect a debt and any Information obtained wW be imd for that purpoee. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made ta the conditions of a mortgage made by JACK C. HOBERT AND PAMELA J HOBERT, HUSBAND AND WIFE to WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK FA. Mortgagee, dated June 21. 2002. end recorded on Juty 24, 2002 . as Instrument No. 1084336. to BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there a claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred six thousand two hundred tour and 70/100 Dollars ($106,204.70). including interest st 7.000% per annum, as modi­ fied by agreement dated May 6. 2004. Under the power of sate contained to said mortgage and the statute to such case made and provided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage wfl be torectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the At Barty County Courthouse, Hastings. Ml. at 140 PM on June X, 2006. Said premises are situated In VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: LOT X OF MIDDLEVILLE DOWNS NO. 4. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN UBER 5 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 41. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sate unless determtoed abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 6003241a, to which case the redemption period shall bo X days from ttw date of such DATED: June 02. 2005 Robert A Hemam & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue, Suite 300 Birmingham, Ml 4eJ09-6616 ATTORNEY FOR; WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK FA. Mortgagee For More information Cal: (248) 540­ 7701 ASAP706070 M. 616, 6/23 FORECLOSURE NOnCc This firm ta a debt collector attempCng to col­ lect a debt Any Information obtained wM bo used tor this purpoee. If you are In tee MBtary. pioaoo contact our office at tho nuw bor Hotod boiow. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a certain mortgage made by. Gregory K MMor and Diane M MHer, husband and wife to Argent Mortgage Company LLC. a Dataware Umtted Liability Company Mortgagee, dated March 2.2004 and recorded March 11,2004 in Instrument #1123487 , and re-recorded on March 22. 2005 in Instrument No. 114X19, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Ameriquast Fundtag to REO Subsidiary, by assign­ ment dated January 11.2005 and recorded January 24.2005 in Instrument No. 1140493, and re-record­ ed in Barry County Records. Michigan, on etakh mortgage there is daimed to be due at the dale hereof trie sum of Two Hundred Sixty-Eight Thousand One Hundred Forty-Seven Dollars ar.d Ninety-Two Cents ($268,147.92) including talsreta 835% per mum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case mads and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wtt bo torectoeed by a sate of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at tho Barry County Courthouse ta Hastings. Ml at 526AM. on Thursday. Juns X. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of tend ta tho Southeast 1/4 of Section 21. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, described as: Bogtantag at a point on the South fine of Section 21, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, distant North X degress 53 minutes 06 seconds East. 966.99 tost from tho South 1/4 poet of said Section 21; thence North X degrees 45 minutes 33 seconds West, 680.00 toot; thence North X degrees 55 mtautoa 40 seconds West 883.18 toot to the North too of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 21; thence North X degrees 35 minutes X seconds East along said North too 306.X test to the East too of sted Southwest 1/4 of the Soutaezat 1/4; thence South 00 degrees 56 minutes 17 sec­ onds East along said East toe 1324.77 toot to said South Section too; thence South X degrees 53 mtautoa 06 seconds West along said South Section toe, 311.X feet to the ptace of beginning. Commonly known as 7755 WoN Rd, Bcflevue Ml 49021 Tho redemption period shall bo 12 months from the data of such sate, unteas determined Mtendoned to accordance with 1948CL 6X 3241*. ta which case the redemption period shal bo X days from the date ot such sate. Dated. MAY 23, 2005 Ameriquast Fundtag to REO Subsidiary.. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South BNd. Suite 1X Rochester HMs. Ml 48307 (248)844-5123 wmitm STATE OF MtCHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decodsrrt’s Citato Estate of Fom E. Pierson Trust dated 12AJ3/1961, and as amended 04/26/2002 Date of birth: 07/13/1913. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Fem E Pierson, who lived at 6370 Stevens Road. Delton, Michigan died 04/17/2005. Creditors of the decedent are notified that al claims against the estate and the Fem E. Pierson Trust deted 12/31/1X1, and as amended 04^2002. w* be forever barred unless presented to Paul Ptereon, Trustee of the Fem E Pierson trust dated 12/31/1981. and as amended 04/26/2002, at 6575 Stevens Road. Delton. Ml 4X46, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. JiH Humphreys Steele P53335 10125 S. M 43 Highway. Suite 14 Delton. Ml 49046 (2X) 623-4775 Paul Pierson. Trustee of the Fem E. Pierson Trust 6575 Stevens Road Delton, Ml 49046 (289) 623-5080 . �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 2. 2005 - Page 11 Banner CLASSIFIEDS TTCEBEAT CALL... The Hastings BANNER 945-9554 --------------- ---------------------- -—- ------- —--------------------------- Expired license tips police //< Ip Wanlt </ YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - A trooper from the Michigan Stale Police Hastings Post was on N. M-37 Highway on May 24 when he noticed a vehicle with an expired license plate crossing the centerline. After speaking with the driver and noticing an odor of alcohol on the man’s breath, the trooper arrested Joseph L. Moleski, 46. for operating while impaired, second offense. His hometown was not available for publication. Industrial accident results in limb amputation FREEPORT - An industrial accident occurred at 12:49 p.m. May 2C at Buskirk Lumber, located at 319 E Oak Street. A 25 year old man suffered a limb amputation and was transported by ambulance to Spectrum Downtown Campus in critical condition. Repeated calls to the ow ners ar.d managers of Buskirk for more information were unanswered as of press time. Driving without headlights snags drunk driver CITY OF HASTINGS - Officers from the Hastings City Police Department arrested a man on charges of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Jay Campbell. 23, of Hastings was stopped by Hastings officers at 1:12 a.m. May 27 in the 1500 block of W. M-43 Highway after he was observed driving his vehicle without his headlights on. During the course of the investigation, it was obvious that Campbell had toe much to drink to be driving, registering a . 16% blood alcohol level. Ionia man arrested for cocaine possession MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP - A Michigan State Police Hastings Post trooper stopped a vehicle on M-66 Highway for driv­ ing 65 miles per hour in a 55 miles per hour zone on May 28. The driver of the vehicle was found to have cocaine on his person The Trooper arrested David E. Leavitt, 50, of Ionia for possession of a controlled substance. Hastings teen caught driving without a license CITY OF HASTINGS - Hastings City Police Department officers responded to a property damage accident May 30 in the 100 block of E. Grant Street after a witness called Barry County Central Dispatch to report the incident. While officers were investi­ gating the 8:33 p.m. accident, it was learned that the vehicle was being driven by an unlicensed Hastings teen, who struck the front end of a pickup truck parked in the area. It appears that Chadwick Collins, 20, of Battle Creek, had knowingly allowed the 16 year old to drive his car without having a license or permit. Collins was cited for allowing an unlicensed person to drive. The teen will be facing charges in Barry County Juvenile Court. NEWS^ • Kevin Slack, 39, of Shelbyville, was sentenced to two con­ current prison sentences of a minimum of 48 months to a maxi­ mum of 180 months with credit for 26 days served and $1,180 in court costs and fines for two counts against him. The first charge was for assault with intent to do great bodily harm less then mur­ der, a felony with a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and/or $5,000 in fines. The second charge was for conspiracy to commit assault with intent to do great bodily harm less then mur­ der, a felony with a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and/or $15,(XX") in fines. 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought never used). Still on roll. New $800 - sell $295. (517)2040600 AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, $500 obo. (269)9484502 ORLANDO/DISNEY AREA 7 day family vacation (good for 1 year), paid $600 will sell for $199! (616)412-0547 SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set, $175. (517)719-8062 Mobil. Iloims 2001 MOBILE HOME: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, applian­ ces included (stove, refriger­ ator, sUvked washer, dryec dishwasher, microwave) - all newer, $33,000. Call (269)945-5235 or (269)838­ 3176. Runs good! (269)721-8733 THORN APPLE TOWNSHIP - A Michigan State Police Hastings Post trooper, while on patrol May 30 on M-37 Highway near Garbow Road, noticed a vehicle weaving, crossing the centerline, and driving on the shoulder of the road. After stopping the car, the trooper noticed a strong odor of alcohol on the man's bicath and a brown paper sack on the floorboard. After failing field sobriety tests and registering a 0.10 blood alcohol content on the preliminary breath lest, Eric Aten, 20, was arrested for operat­ ing a motor vehicle while impaired. • Dorothy Wilson, 25. of Kalamazoo, was sentenced to one year probation, two days in jail with credit for two days served. $200 in restitution and $740 in court costs and fines for one count of attempted uttering and publishing a forged personal check. This felony charge is from July in Prairieville Township and has a maximum penalty of five years in jail. 1/3HP GARAGE DOOR opener for a 10ft. garage door, $100. Oxegen Acety­ lene tanks, $100. 1978 440 w/trans, $700. (269)623-6014 1990 LINCOLN MARK 7: Driver arrested for being impaired • Randy Reil, 21, of Hastings, was sentenced on three separate court cases against him. In the first case, he received 12 months in jail with credit for 251 days served and a continuation of his probation for five counts of probation violation. The five violations include one count each of possession of marijuana, misuse of jail property, failure to follow an order from a corrections officer, possession of makeshift intoxicants and intimidation of another inmate while in jail. The; e charges arc from March 9 through April 11. In the second case. Reil was sentenced to 90 days in jail with credit for 110 days served and $95 in court costs and fines for one count of reckless driving. This charge was from Feb. 3 in Hastings. In the third case, he was sentenced to two years probation, one year in jail with credit for 110 days served and $1,100 in court costs and fines for one count of attempting to bribe, intimidate, or interfere with a witness. This charge is from Feb. 8 in Hastings. $99 AMISH LOG BED w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 $975 obo. 2005 FORD FOCUS: silver 4-door, 2x4, 17,000 miles, au­ tomatic, A/G AM/FM/CD WANTED! People who de­ sire $38,000 ♦ benefits. 16 Day CDL training. No app. refused! (Bad credit, no cred­ it OK), 866-638-0089. $195 WOOD FOUR POST BED (new) with king pillowtop mattress set. Cost $1,000. (517)204-0600 years in prison. • Tomas Akey, 20. of Middleville, was sentenced to one year probation, one day in jail with credit for one day served, and $645 in court costs and fines for one count of a minor operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. This misdemeanor charge is from March in Yankee Springs Township and has a maximum penalty of 360 hours of community service and/or $250 in fines. • Tony Ferro, 21, of Delton, was sentenced to prison for a min­ imum of 25 months to a maximum of 48 months with credit for 33 days served and $665 in court costs and fines for two counts against him. These two charges were enhanced by a habitual offender third offense notice. The first charge was for assaulting, resisting, or obstructing a police officer, which is a felony with a maximum penalty of four years in prison and/or $4,000 in fines. The second charge was for being a drunk and disorderly person, which is a misdemeanor charge with a maximum penalty of six months in jail and/or $1,000 in fines. These charges are from April in Orangeville Township. • Kevin Riege, 38, of Battle Creek, was sentenced to prison for a minimum of 15 months to a maximum of 14 years with credit for 36 days served and $620 in court costs and fines for one count of forgery. This charge was enhanced by a habitual offender sec­ ond offense notice. This felony charge is from November in Hastings when Riege forged an ‘advice of rights* court docu­ ment. The charge has a maximum penalty of 14 years in prison. $90 PILLOWTOP QUEEN mattress set (in plastic). Brand new, never used! King, $150. (517)719-8062 DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. J. C ROSE DISPOSAL for your construction and clean­ up needs, (269)945-5826. TIDY HOME CLEANING Service. Home b Office cleaning for all your needs. Weekly, semi-monthly, monthly or that special one time. In buc ness for 20 years serving southeast Kent b all of Barry County. All work­ ers bonded. 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Call (269)795-9055 & ask for Kelly or Rachel. MACHINE OPERATORS: MANPOWER of Hasting, is currently accepting applica­ tions for 2nd shift positions in Freeport Must have an in­ dustrial background & pre­ vious machine operation ex­ perience. Hours are from 3pm-lam, pay is $9. Quali­ fied candidates must also have a stable/steady work history, reliable transporta­ tion A be available for over­ time. Contact MANPOWER today for more informa­ tion.(269)948-3000. EOE POSITION OPEN PART­ TIME: 10 hours per week, Hastings Public Library. Cleaning and maintenance. Must work 5 days in the week, $10/hour, no benefits. Must be 18 years old. Apply by June 11th. Hastings Pub­ lic Library, 121 S. Church St Hastings. SECRETARIAL POSITION: MSU Extension Office - Bar­ ry County. Must be profi­ cient in MS Word and have a working knowledge of Ac­ cess / Excell / Powerpoint. Good communication and people skills, organizational skills and the ability to han­ dle multiple duties in a very busy office. Knowledge of agriculture and/or 4-H a plus. Send resumes to: Office Manager, MSU Extension Office - Barry County, 206 W. Court St, Hastings, MI 49058 by June 10th, 2005. WELDERS: MANPOWER of Hastings is currently ac­ cepting applications for 2nd shift TIG welders in Free­ port. Must have previous “on the job" welding experi­ ence. Hours are from 5pmlam and must be available for overtime. Pay rate starts • $9. A stable/steady work history b reliability is re­ quired for consideration. Contact MANPOWER today for more information............ (269)948-3000. EOE 3 FAMILY SALE: childrens clothes all sizes, womens clothes, mens clothes, huge variety of household items, toys 4. much more! Thurs­ day-Saturday, 8am-6pm. 4899 W. M-179 Hwy. (Chief Noonday) between Gun Lake Rd. b Whitmore Yankee Springs. 8224 NAJELL RD., DEL­ TON: M-43 to Guernsey Lake Road to Miller, left on Rofir to N'adell. ThursdayF iday-Saturday, June 2nd:<rd-4th, 9am6pm. 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This felony charge is from February in Maple Grove Township and has a maximum penalty of five years in prison and/or $1,000 to $5,000 in fines. • Duncan White, 33. of Bellevue, was sentenced to 18 months on probation, six months in jail with credit for 23 days served, restitution of $3,800, cognitive behavioral therapy, and $800 in court costs and fines for one count of attempting to commit fraud by false pretenses, more then $1,000 but less then $20,000. The balance of his jail sentence will be suspended upon payment of court assessments. This charge was also enhanced by a habitual offender third conviction notice. This felony charge is from February in Hastings and carries a maximum penalty of five Alan Schantz Albion grad • Robert Luedecking, 35, of Plainwell, was sentenced to prison for a minimum of 34 months to a maximum of 240 months and ordered to pay $620 in court costs and fines for one count of operating and/or maintaining a methamphetamine laboratory. 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Jun* 2,2006 - Th* i Ming* Barmer TK faces Greyhounds in tonight’s district semifinal at CHS Lion boys can’t end Eagies’ string of SMAA titles, but Maple Valley girls extend theirs The Maple Valley varsity girls’ track and field team finished its undefeated Southern Michigan Athletic Association season by win­ ning Wednesday's league meet at Webberville by 144 points. The Lion ladies won ten of the 17 events, and had multiple scorers in 11 of the 13 individual Tbornapple Kellogg peppered 18 shots at Caledonia'i goal last Wednesday night, driv­ ing two past the Caledonia keeper in the first half for a 2-0 victory in the O-K Gold Conference tournament game for third place. Holly VanderHeide and Chanda Brice scored for the Trojans, with Kristy Hall and Ellen Phillipa earning assists. The TK ladies vanity soccer team finished with a 7-2-1 record, second best in the O-K Gold conference. “As usual when these two teams meet, it becomes pretty intense," said TK coach Katie Polhemus. At the thirty minute mark Hall dribbled deep in the comer and crossed a gorgeous bell to the center of the goal box. Senior Sm TK SOCCER, page 13 1Kb Kelly Cavanaugh (6) coMdes with teammate Ashleigh Lund and a Fighting Scot as they battle for a loose ball near midfield in Wednesday's O-K Gold tour­ nament game. (Photo by Petty Hardin) DK girls face Pennfield in D-3 district Delton Kellogg went 2-2 in its final district to Gull Lake. Hannah Goy had a single and a triple, while Rachel Presley added a pair of singlet for the Panthers in the loss. Division 3 district action begins this Saturday at Maple Valley High School for the uled to be played at 4 p.tn. Saturday. Delton Kellogg's Megan Loveland fires the ball into the infield during last Thursday’s loss at Gull Lake High School. (Photo by Linda Boyce' relays. Dhanielle Tobias, Jessica Winegar. Christensen and Felmlce took the 800-meter relay in 1:52335. Tobias, Jessica McMillen, Lauren Pierce, and Amy Joo&tbems won the 1600-meter relay in 4:20.87. Other Lion champions were Kayleigh Browne in the shot put (34-10.5), Tobias in the 400 (1:02.619), McMillen in the 800-meter run (231351), and Tessa Robles in the 1600-meter run (5:47.867). Maple Valley’s girls finished with 232 points. Olivet was second with 88 followed by Leslie 57, Bellevue 51, Webberville 47, Dansville 42, Morrice 7, and Lansing Christian 0. Olivet's boys won seven events to take their title, piling up 203 points io the Lion boys’ 139. DeHon baseball team will look to add onto 17 wins when district play opens Saturday tournament tune-ups to improve to 16-11 overall. The Panther buys lost their final one al South Haven on Tuesday but finished up last week by knocking Battle Creek Central twice on Friday evening. In game one Friday the Panthen topped the Bearcats 13-3, despite committing five errors. Tyler Blacken started on the mound for DK. and had a big day with his bat knocking a home run as one of his two hits. Brett Bissea also had two hits for the Panthers, and Nathan Farrell blasted a triple. Delton pounded out ten hits in the game. Other's finding a spot where the defense was­ n't for Delton were Steven Scoby. Corrie Latta, Alex Lana, Chris Madill, and Brandon Delton Kellogg's varsity softball season came to an end last Thursday with an 8-3 loss Delton girts. The Maple Valley girts will open the day by taking on Galesburg-Augusta at 10 *.m. That game will be followed by Delton Kellogg taking on Battle Creek Pennfield. Pennfield defeated Olivet 6-1 in the pre­ district contest held Tuesday afternoon. The district championship game is sched­ events. Olivet’s boys made sure their string of 15 straight years of winning or sharing the boys’ title would end at 16 by topping the Lion boys at the top of the standings. Leading the way for the Maple Valley girls was the pole vault crew that took five of the six scoring places, led by seniors Tara Gordenski and Lisa Hamilton. Gordenski won the event by clearing 9-6. Hamilton was second a 9’. Webberville’s Morgan Chostczyk broke up the sweep by clearing 8-6 for third place. Rounding out the top six for Maple Valley were Tori Ewing, Jennifer Ellison, and Danielle Christensen. There were four Lion ladies who scored in the 200-meter dash, with Ellison leading the Lions in second place with a time of 27.433. Dansville’s Danielle Grice won the event h 27.399. Lion senior Amy Abbott kept in shape for the state meet by winning all four events she partic­ ipated in. She took the 100-meter hurdles in 16.342 seconds, the 100-meter dash in 13.368. the 300-meter low hurdles in 49.855 seconds, and won a first place medal with Alisha Felmlce, Hamilton, and Ellison in the 400-meter relay with a time of 52.38 seconds. TTre Maple Valley girls won the three sprint Butzirus. Delton scored four runs in the third and four more in the sixth to put the mercy rule into effect In game two the Panthers pounded out nine runs in the second inning, then held on for a 12-7 victory. Scoby had three of Delton's nine hits in game two, including two doubles. Blacken and Bissett also had doubles, as Corrie Lana, Farrell, Eric Reynolds, and Butzirus all had singles for DK. Last Thursday the Panthers were topped by Gull Lake on the road 5-1. Derek Caldwell bad a pair of singles for Delton, and Scoby, Corrie Latta. Blacken. FarrelL and Madill all had hits. Delton just couldn 't pet enough of them together to score a run until the top of the seventh inning. Nick Brand earned the win on the mound for the Blue Devils, while Butzirus suffered the loss for DK. District play begins at 10 a.m. Saturday morning for the Delton boys, in the Division 3 tournament hosted by Maple Valley in Vermontville. Olivet knocked off Pennfield in the pre­ district contest on Tuesday night, and will face the Delton boys in the semifinals. Maple Valley and Galesburg-Augusta will meet in the ocher semifinal Saturday. That game is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. The district championship game is set for 4 p.m. on Saturday afternoon. Dk’s Eric Reynolds looks ttowr. to make sure he geto his toot on fame base Tuesday night (Photo by Unde Boycejto by Unde Boyce) Lakewood and Maple Valley go down on opening night of Portland’s D-3 district The Lakewood girts wouldn't give up. but two second-half goals by the Portland Red Raiders put an end to the Viking varsity soccer season Tuesday evening at LHS. Portland took a 3-1 victory in the first round of the teams' Division 3 district tourna­ ment The Red Raiders advanced to face I’ve grown up with these seniors who are saying bye Every local high school athlete doesn't partiripate in track and field, but Tuesday 's Barry County Track and Field Meet was a kind of graduation party for me. Of rhe six high schools I cover on a tegular basis, five of them took pert This year's senior class is a special one for me. There are the few freshmen who can step in and take pert in varsity athletics, and I've been doing this job for three full school years now. The kids who are graduating, or have graduated already, this semester were just start­ ing their sophomore years when I was a freshman sports editor. I've grown up with these kids. It won't feel right not to see Hastings' Joel Maiville and Neil Moore straining to gain a tenth of a second as they cross the finish line at a track and field meet Thornapple Kellogg’s Jessica Flask*. a junior, was one of the few freshman who made a big impact during my first year covering high school sports. Who in the county will challenge her next year in the hurdles when Delton Kellogg's Alex Alaniz and Maple Valley's Amy Abbott arc off to college? I've never seen Delton Kellogg run a track meet or a cross country jamboree without Krister. Wilfinger. Who'll match the smiles and talent provided by Tara Gordenski and Lisa Hamilton at the pole vault pit when they mm in their uniforms after Saturday's state finals? It goes well beyond the track. How can Lakewood have a boys' basketball team without Corey Thelen. Travis Willard, and Tyler Beglin? Is it possible? It's happened I guess. The school did some­ how manage to win a slate title without them in the 70's. Can Maple Valley really have a wresding match without Ben Boss and "Critter”? I'm sure they can have one. but I don’t know if coach Chris Ricketts will get to take trophies Forest Hills Eastern last night in the district semifinals at Portland High School. Rogen and Grand Rapids Catholic Central meet in the ocher semifinal tonight at 5 p.m. Rogen advanced by ending the Maple Valley Lions' season with a 7-0 win at home on Tucsday. Portland scored ten minutes into the game Tuesday at Lakewood, but the host Vikings came right back. A nice assist from Lisa Reed to Kayla Durham led to the Vikings' lone goal. The two teams battled the rest of the way through the first half to a l-l tie. Portland scored two more times in the sec­ ond half, while the Vikings' chances came up direct kick outside the goalie box. Taylor responded quickly, and sent a floater over the Eagles’ keeper for the goal. Sm VIKINGS, p«e M short. "We had several chances to go ahead in the second half but missed our shots on goal," said Lakewood bead ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS SURPLUS EQUIPMENT HISTORIC CHARLTON PARK Chariton Park is ottering lor sale via sealed bid: (1) truck consisting of a 1968 Ford 1-ton 4x4 dteeal truck which I* not In running order; (3) car* not In naming enter corteMng of a 1967 Chevrolet 4-door. a 1965 4-door Chevrolet Citation, and a 1996 4-door Chevrolet Caprice Claselr; (2) not In naming enter John Deere F911 riding team mower* with 72-inch mowing docks; (1) not In naming enter homemade wood sputter with 5-hp Brigg* and Stratton motor; (1) Ford 4000 tractor which need* repair Io run; (1) 2040 John Deere with front load bucket and back blade which needs repair to run; and (1) 400-ga*on water tank without Its carriage ' _ These Items may be examined al tho park Monday through Friday, tram 9 am. to 4 p.m Please eend your aeated bid to: Director. Historic Chartton Park, 2545 S. Chartton Park Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 by 300 p.m. Tueaday. June 14,2005. If the bidder Is bidding on multiple hems the bkte must be hemizad. Th* Barry County Parka and Recreation Commission reserves the right to reject any and *1 bkte or any part* of th* same, to waive any irregularitea and to accept any bid in Its own beet Interest. coach Paul Gonzales. The Lakewood girls were flying high heading into the district tourna­ ment, after topping Olivet on the road last Friday. 2-1. Lisa Reed crossed a nice ball to the middle of the goal mouth where Alexandria Taylor got off a shot al the Eagles keep­ er. The Olivet goalie made a nice stop, but dropped the ball. Taylor followed her shot and put it back in fix the first goal of the night. The Vik'ngs soon fol­ lowed with a second goal. Lakewood had a Lakewood's Liz Stuart challenges an Olivet player tor control of the ball 401 (k) rollovers made easy home with him when its all over. Who's going to score touchdowns, baskets, and home runs at Delton Kellogg when Corrie Latta and Tyler Blacken are gone? What's TK basketball without Jon Yeazel, Trevor Manning. David Finkbeiner and coach Kurt Holzhueter? I can just vaguely remember Skip Pranger coaching the beys, Edwardjones Serving hrfMAoal so they must still be able to have games. Hastings has lost the only head football coach and the only athletic director I've ever known it to have. Will the Wacky Woodies still be the Wacky Woodies without Paul Spitzley. Kevin Siaoe *871 BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! Shettler, and Ben Geiger? I don't' know, ‘cause to steal a line from Stevie Nicks (not the Dixie Chicks or the Smashing Pumpkins), "Well. I've been afraid of changing; 'Cause I've built my life around you; But time makes you bolder. Even children get older. And I'm getting older too." But change always happens in high school athletics. 1 know there win be new fresh­ man. new stars, and new seniors. It's happened for decades right? NEW HOURS: Mrm-Thnrs. 4:3* It's about to happen again. I'm not a spewer of advice. I don't have anything to tell this year's graduates that's as profound as. "Wear Sunscreen". I'd say go to college. 1 had a blast there, and learned a lot about life and a little bit about things that come from books, but I know that's not for everybody. Just go out there pun.: Fri. 4J* aun- Menu and longer rummer hours • Wireless access • Music schedule * Fresh roasted and brewed coffee • New 1-800-237-2379 and do whatever you decide to do well and make sure to take a minute to have some fun every now and again. Happy Graduation. MRrkwrea or sountwBTnaokMH.se ■ awfiywwk tir rvwrs* <* IS-f Jn SvHvtw k* AinBorerWM • UsLam.wrx. Mr. ht»Mi 4*««lt * UV."lll We've gone wireless! �The It—angi Banner - Ttsndey. June 2. BOOS - Page 13 TK SOCCER, continued from page 12 — VanderHeidc ran upon the ball and knocked it into the net for a 1-0 lead. TK struck again when Phillips sent a direct kick over the line being held by Caledonia. Senior forward Brice ran onto the ball and launched a high ball over the Caledonia keep­ er Dani Breihof's head which made it 2-0 going into the half time. The second half became more physical with both teams being whistled for rough­ ness. The momentum switched back and forth, but neither team could find the back of the net. The TK ladies finished with a 7-2-1 con­ ference record, second best in the O-K Gold. The Trojans and Fighting Scots won’t get the chance to meet again. The Fighting Scots fell to Eaton Rapids in the opening round of the Division 2 district tournament on Tuesday evening. TK will face the Eaton Rapids Greyhounds tonight at Caledonia High School. Game time is set for 5 p.m. for the first of two semifinal matches. The district final will be played Saturday, June 4, at 7:30 p.m. at CHS. Tackle extends DK soccer season for a brief moment by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg senior goal tender had two choices late in double overtime of the Division 3 district opener against Allegan at DKHS on Tuesday night She could watch an Allegan attacker walk into the goal with the ball or she could do something about it. Harter chorc the latter, to give her team one last chance at a victory. After nearly two hours of soccer Allegan got a break. The ball got past a Delton defender, Harter slipped, and the Tigers con­ trolled the ball with nothing between them and the goal but some mud and grass. Harter spun around and tackled the Tiger forward. Just before the ball could trickle across the goal line, the referee blew his whistle, ejected Harter from the game with a red card, and gave Allegan a penalty shot. The Tigers* Raenna Blank made good on the pJc. against Delton back-up goaltender Jessie Searles to give her team a 2-1 victory. Delton coach, and father of Katrina, Paul Harter said, “the wild thing was Katrina did­ n’t say anything to me when she came off the field, and J didn’t say anything to her. 1 didn't know how to say anything without it sound­ ing like ’good job getting a red card.”’ Allegan will face Plainwell in the district semifinals at DK this week, while Hudsonville Unity Christian takes on Grand Rapids South Christian in the other semi. The district championship game is scheduled for Saturday at 1 p.m. at DKHS. Paul and Katrina finally talked about the incident after the contest. “You do realize the only reason 1 did that was to stop her from scoring?" coach Harter said his goaltender asked him after the game. “That’s exactly what I was thinking.” he saidr “Now if-ymMiad jpr or clotheslined her. or hun her things would be different All you did was stop her. so don’t worry about it." The Panthers had been very worried earli­ er in the contest Both teams battled through a scoreless first half. Allegan scored as a lose ball rattled its way though the Delton defense in the second half to take a 1-0 lead. The goal was credited to Brittany Covault The Tigers held that lead until the final minutes of regulation. “With about ten minutes left I looked a» mv assistant coach Bill Roberts and said, ‘we’re going to lose. If we lose 3-0 or 1-0 it’s still a loss.’” said coach Harter. With that Harter pulled the team’s top defender. Ashley Goldsworthy, up to the front lines to help with the attack. The Panthers were playing with three defenders, three mid­ fielders. and four forwards. The midfielders only instructions were to get the ball ahead to the forwards as quickly as possible. The all-out attack worked. Delton held the ball in the Tigers end for most of the next five minutes until Whitney Knollenberg tied up the game on an assist from Casey Peavey. Delton dropped Goldsworthy back to the defensive end. and rode out the remainder of the half. The combination of one of the hottest days of the season and the pressures of playing overtime in a single-elimination tournament stifled the offense in the two over time peri­ ods. Even with great play from the Panthers* bench, neither team could get much of an attack going in the two overtime periods unril the Tigers finally netted the game winning Delton ends the year one victory short of .500, with a record of 7-8-4. Coach Harter had hoped the season would produce a slightly better record, but it was the four ties that hurt more than any of the eight losses. The Panthers believed that many of those ties should have been victories. *Fhoy really good job;” said Harter, “We just didn’t have any natural goal icor- ers." He hopes to find some in what will be a roster that looks very different The team had 11 seniors on its roster this season. Vikes finish fifth and sixth in CAAC by Bren Bremer Sports Editor The borne track didn't give the Lakewood vanity track and field teams much of an advantage al the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 meet Wednesday afternoon. Lakewood's girls finished fifth, and the boys sixth, at the league meet The Vikings' top performance was a secood-pfece finish by senior Jordan Rodgers in the discus. Her throw of 104-3 placed her in between Williamston's Emily Kossbcrg (109­ 5) and Emily Miller (94-3). Even a couple solid throws of the discus weren't enough for the Williamston Hornets to catch the regional champions from Haslett at the top of the girts'points race. Haslett took the girts championship with 163 points Williamston was second with 154.5. followed by Lansing Catholic Central (LCC) 76. DeWitt 64. Lakewood 52.5. and Fowlerville 17. Williamston's boys' team won a team title as well, taking the championship by 100 points over second-place DeWitt by winning ten of the 17 events. The Hornets finished the day with 198 points. The Panthers were sec­ ond with 98, followed by Haslett 81. Fowlerville 69. LCC 49, and Lakewood 32. Lakewood ladies finished third in three events. The Vikings' 3200-meter relay team of Jessika Blackport. Kellie Thelen. Dana Nichols, and Ashley Barcroft earned a bronze in 10:14.721, behind the first-place team from Williamston and the second-place team from Haslett. Viking sophomore Jacqueline Collins, who the regional meet, placed third in the 100meter high hurdles in 17.713 seconds. Her teammate Amanda Briggs also scored with a sixth place finish in the event (18.113) Lakewood junior Kristin Chase went as high as any other girl in the high jump, but placed third behind two ocher girts who cleared 5* in fewer attempts. The Viking boy's 3200-meter relay team of Jesse Schrock. Jason Sterkenburg, Mike Forman, and Casey Schrock matched their girls' teams third place finish in the event, with a time of 8:34.547. Bronze medals also went to the Viking hoys in three events, with the other two going to throwers. Mike Knras qualified for the June 4 state finals in the discus, but was third Wednesday in the shot put with a throw of 46­ 45. Knras was also fifth in the discus, trailing teammate Travi, Wickham who was third with a throw of 133-3. A pair of Lakewood boys also scored in the 110-meter high hurdles. Senior Spencer Duits was fourth in 16.045 seconds, and freshman Marcus Gonzales was sixth in 16.346. Rounding out the scoring for the Lake wood coys' team were the fifth place fin­ ishes by the 800-meter and 400-meter relay teams. Brad Stroner. Jason Copelin. Travis Willard and Dutts teamed up in both races, finishing the 800 in 1:36.667 and the 400 in 46.226 seconds. Casey Schrock was sixth in the 1600-meter run 4:43.847), sixth in the 800-meter run (2*5.365). and finished sixth with teammates Cory Mohmaker. Forman, and Stroner in the 1600-meter relay (357.828). 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Building Trades and Friends Of Gun Late Indians. v? wwmbpi.org �Page 14 - Thursday, June 2, 2005 - The Hastings Banner State qualifiers shine as smallest school wins titles by Brett Bremer Adam Lamphere won the 100- and 200-mcter dashes, while helping the Lions to victory in Sports Editor With the Division 2 and 3 Side Finals just both the 400-metei and 800-meter relay races. Lamphere won the 100-meter dash in 10.93 seconds, and was followed across the finish line by teammates Denver Hine in 11.43 and Jason Wood in 11.48. Hastings' Joel Maiville was the first non-Lion in. with a time of 11.59 seconds. Lamphere. Hine, Wood, and Jason Bcardslee won the boys’ 400-meter relay for Valley in 45.36 seconds, while Lamphere. Hine. Wood, and Dan Brooks took the 800meter relay in 1:33.15. The Lions also won the 1600-meter relay as Bcardslee. Jarrod Brooks. Ken Cams, and Dan Brooks teamed up in cross the finish line in 3:3534. Both the Lion 800- and 400-meter relay teams have qualified for tlx Division 3 state finals this Saturday at Comstock Park High School, where Delton’s qualifiers will also be days away. Tuesday's Barry County Track and Field Meet was more of a day of fun than anything else for many of the competitors. Some were finishing off their seasons look­ ing to start summer vacation, while others warmed-up or tried not to get worn-out for Saturday's Michigan High School Athletic Association finals. Maple Valley showed it could hang with the “big” schools In a field with four Class B schools, the Class C Lions won both the boys and girls titles. The Division 3 team state champions from Maple Valley edged out the Thomapple Kellogg girls 121.33 to 92.33, while the Lion boys topped Lakewood 117 to 97 at the top of the standings. One athlete stood alone with four first place finishes. Maple Valley junior sprinter Delton Kellogg’s Jordan Haines (left) and TK’s Chaney Robinson lead the way into the turn in the 800-meter roiay as their team­ mates. DK’s Katie Smoczynski and TK’s Jessica Flaska hit the breaks and Hastings’ Amy Ingle take? a hand-off from Katie Lawrence in the background. TK’s girls won the race in 1:49.7. (Photo by Brett Bremer) running. Lamphere is also going to state in the 100 and 200 meter races. State qualifiers were everywhere Tuesday. Like Lamphere. Maple Valley senior Amy Abbott has qualified for four events at the state finals. She won three of those events on Tuesday edging out TK junior Jessica Flaska in both the 100 hurdles and 300 hurdles, and winning the 100-meter dash in 12.70 seconds. Flaska qualified for the stale finals in Division 2 in the 100-meter hurdles. The Thomapple Kellogg, Lakewood, and Hastings state qualifiers will be in action this Saturday at Caledonia High School. In the girls’ meet, state qualifying teams won three of the four relay races. Flaska, Kersta Gustafson, Chaney Robinson, and Ashley VanderMeer took the 800-meter relay Maple Valley junior Adam Lamphere leads the way towards the finish line in the 100meter dash, as his teammates Denver Hine and Jason Wood and Hastings’ Joel Maiville (from right) battle it out tor second place. (Photo by Brett Bremer) INSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE Sales Representative with a minimum of 1-2 y-.ars inside sales experience selling industrial machine parts preferred. Qualified candidate must pos­ and ACT! a plus. Send resume with salary requirements to: BLISS CLEARING NIAGARA, INC. 1004 E. State Street Hastings, MI 49058 Hastings* Tiffany Edwards cruises around the track towards her fifth place finish in the 3200-meter run on Tuesday afternoon. She finished the race in EOE/AA/M/F/D/V/H 13:46.73. 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Kristen Wilfinger, Rachael Williams, and Marissa Ingle took the 3200-meter relay in 10:10.00, and the 400-meter relay team of Alex Alaniz, Jessica Elliott. Ashley Imerzel, and Wilfinger won in 52.92 seconds. Stale qualifiers from Maple Valley won time of 12:14.26. Hastings* best finish was a second for Natalie Pennington in the 800-meter run. and sess good communication and computer skills - experience with MAS90 Email; crogflbcn-usa.cnm to state in the 1600-meter relay and won the event Tuesday in 4:17.01 as Robinson sped away from all her competitors on the anchor dles. Lakewcjd’s two state qualifiers both earned victories in the state events. Travis Willard snuck past Maple Valley’s Bcardslee and TK’s Mike Rohby to win the 110-meter hurdles in 15.83 seconds. Tht Vikings’ Travis Wickham won the discus with a personal best throw of 147-10. The Vikings other champions an the day were Casey Schrock with a time of 2.06.86 in the 800-meter run. Brad Stroner with a time of 51.53 in the 400, and Mike Kuras w ith his throw of 47-3.5 in the shot put. Hastings was helped to third place by sec­ ond place finishes from Neil Moore in the 800. Maiville in the 400, and Eric Gillespie in the high jump. three of the five field events as Kayleigh Browne took the shot put with a throw of 38­ 2, Amy Joostbems the discus with a mark of 111-10.5, and Lisa Hamilton who cleared 10’ in the pole vault. Lakewood's two champions were Kristin Chase who took the high jump by clearing 5­ 4, and Dana Nichols, who raced past secondplace Winchester in the 3200-meter run with a Local supplier of metal forming press parts and service seeks an Inside Fax: (269) 948-3310 in 2:49.7 for TK. Gustafson. VanderMeer, Robinson, and Rebecca Winchester are going VIKINGS, continued from page 12 The Eagles came back in the second half and scored with just a few minutes left in the game, but were unable to knot the score before the whistle blew. The win over Olivet and the two goals scored in the game gave the Lakewood 2005 varsity girls’ team several school records, including best team record, most goals scored in a season, and most assists in a sea­ son. The Vikings started last week with two tough losses to talented teams from the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3. the 1600-meter relay team of Pennington. Katie Lawrence. Amy Ingle, and Jamie VanBoven which finished in 4:19.79. Maple Valley and Lakewood ran away with the boys’ meet, winning every event but one. Delton Kellogg’s Nick Archer stopped the two-team sweep by winning the high jump at 6'. That win wasn’t quite enough for the Panthers to catch Hastings for third place. The Saxons finished with 51 points to the Panthers’ 48. Thomapple Kellogg was fifth with 40 points. Lakewood prevented the Lion boys* from sweeping the relay races by winning the 3200-meter relay in 8:40.74 with the team of Mike Forman, Jesse Schrock, Jason Sterkenburg. and Casey Schrock. Maple Valley’s Mike Hall was the only boy other than Lamphere to win more than one individual event. Hall took the 1600-meter run in 4:40.89 and the 3200-meter run in 10:39.47. All three of Maple Valley's individual state qualifiers won their events. Hine took the long jump with a mark of 19-11.75, Matt Gordenecr won the pole vault by clearing 13. and Ken Cams took first in the 300-metcr hur­ Saxon senior Brian McKeough sprints around the turn after taking the baton in the 3200-meter relay at Tuesday’s Barry County Meet at Delton Kellogg. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Wednesday they were topped by Haslett 5-0. after losing to Lansing Catholic Central 9-0 on Tuesday. Gonzales was happy with his teams' play though, especially in the game against Haslett. Haslett had defeated Lakewood 10­ 0 the first time the two teams met this sea­ son. “We i.iade great strides." said Gonzales. Addie Stadel had an outstanding game in goal for Lakewood, allowing only three goals in the first half and two in the second half. She had 21 saves for the evening. Stadel was also strong in the 9-0 loss to the Cougars Tuesday. May 24. She allowed four goals in the first half, before being replaced in net by Racheal VanSiclen. “We made several good runs during the game, but missed on chances to score,’’ said Gonzales. HHS cheer try-outs begin on Monday Hastings High School cheerleading try­ outs for next season will be held June 6-9 al the Community Center Fitness Room. Try-outs will run from 6 to 8 p.m. each evening. Students must have a physical on file in the high school office to participate. I would like to invite everyone to come visit me at Bill Seif Chevrolet-Buick for great deals on new and used cars and trucks. Amy Piper Sales Representative BILL SEIF CHEVROLET - BUICK 1435 S. Hanover St. (M-37) • Hastings, Ml 49058 Hours: Tuesday. Thursday, Friday 8-6; Monday & Wednesday 8-7; Saturday 9:00-1200 269-945-2425 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 2. 2005 - Page 15 Lions even suffer through 2-mile for team title by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Tht Maple Valley girls’ 51.5 point margin of victory at Saturday’s Division 3 Michigan Interscholastic Track Coaches Association (MITCA) Team State Championships was one of the tightest victories the Lions have earned all season. That has meant head coach Gary Hamilton has been able to keep his distance runners from wearing down in the grueling 3200meter run. ”1 can count on one hand, probably about four times," Maple Valley senior Tessa Robles said of how many times she’s run a competi­ tive 3200 this season. “The first two times were conditioning. We’re such a strong team overall that we didn’t need it" Robles and sophomore Kristen Hummel ran the race for the Lions Saturday, with Robles finishing 16th in 13:24.35 and Hummel 20th in 13:39.38. The two eariicd 26 points for their team in the event, meaning that they didn’t really need to race it on Saturday, but that’s what happens at the team meet. There were ten girls teams competing in the Division 3 Championships. Each team is allowed to enter three members in each event, and run one relay team in each of the four relays. All 30 participants score in each indi­ vidual event with 30 points going to the champion. 29 to second place, and so on. "Today I had to work." said Robles. "That's because every point counts. It was funny, at practice everybody got together and (coach Hamilton) said ’everybody’s going to need a lot of support Saturday, but two girts espe­ cially - Tessa and Kristen. They’re running the two-mile.’ "That’s what team stale’s come down to, doing things you don't want to do." "They didn’t volunteer, but they didn’t complain about it." said Hamilton. "Those two and (senior) Jessica McMillen today, they lid a lot more work than they’re used to " The Maple Valley girts finished with 979 team points, followed by the hosts from Kent City who finished with 948.5. East Jordan was third with 747.5, followed by Saginaw Nouvel 715.5. Morley Stanwood 715. Hillsdale 683, Goodrich 6373. Bad Axe 607. Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central 559, and Allendale 483. A total of 11 teams competed in the Division 3 boys’ with Frankenmuth edging out Whitehall for the championship. The victory was a bit of a surprise for the Lion ladies. Goodrich was the favorite head­ ing in, but rested some runners while others were participating in a softball invitational. The Lions* team attitude earned them the championship. "We thought we’d come in here and fight for second." said Hamilton, "but of course, you never rule anything out." Senior Amy Abbott had a first, a second, and a third place finish for the Lions individ­ ually. She won the 300-meter hurdles in 49.27 seconds, was second in the 100-meter dash in 13.55, and third in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 16.89 seconds. Maple Valley also won the pole vault, with Tara Gordenski clearing 9-3. and the 400meter relay in 51.14 seconds. The pole vault was one of seven events in The Maple Valley varsity girts' track and field team shows off its medals, its trophy, and its team spirit after winning the 2005 Division 3 Michigan Intorscholasfic Track Coaches Assocaition Team Championship on Saturday at Kent City High School. (Photo by Gary Hamilton) which the Lions placed three athletes in the top 12 Senior Lisa Hamilton was second, also clearing 9-3, and freshman Tori Ewing fifth at 7-9. Abbott led the charge in three of the remaining six. Junior Jenny Ellison was fifth in the 100 and sophomore Alisha Felmlee 12th. Freshman Danielle Christensen was seventh in the 100 hurdles and Lisa Hamilton was ninth. In the 300 hurdles Christensen fin­ ished third and Lisa Hamilton eighth. The Lions also accomplished the feat in two other field events. Freshman Lauren Pierce was third in the long jump with a mark of 15-3, while sophomore teammate Amy Joostbems was fifth and Lisa Hamilton sixth. In the discus, Joostbems was fifth with a throw of 104', junior Kayieigh Browne was sixth and freshman Ashley Gonser tenth. In the 200-meter dash, Ellison ted the way for Maple Valley with a fourth place finish in 28.29 seconds. Junior Dhanielle Tobias was sixth and Felmtee 11th. Maple Valley won the 4OO-n'.».ter relay in 5J.I4 seconds, placed fifth m the 800- and 1600-meter relays, and eighth in the 3200meter relay. Other top ten pertjrmances by the Lions included Tobias’ » vend) place finish in the 400-meter dash, Robles’ ninth in the 1600. Ellison third in the high jump and joostbems in a fourth place tie. and Browne’s dird place finish in the shot put. Saxons face Orioles in district semi Hastings and Wayland met three times this season, and three times the Saxons defeated the Wildcats. The most recent occurrence came Tuesday night when the Saxons earned a 5-0 victory in the first round of their Division 2 district tournament at Caledonia. The Saxons earned the right to take Charlotte in the semifinals tonight at 6:*5 at CHS. The game between Hastings and Charlotte will follow the other semifinal scheduled for tomorrow at 5 p.m., between Thomapple Kellogg and Eaton Rapids. The district final is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. “Now we just have to continue that tough play because we WilLbe facing Charlotte tomorrow ni ght and TRita wha t I know it won’t be an easy gaiaL" «aid Saxon head The Lions' Tessa Robles (left) leads a pack of runners into the straight-away at the East end of the track Saturday afternoon in in the 1600-meter run. (Photo by Gary Hamiiton) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2005-2006 BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 16.2005, at 6:30 p.m. in the multi-purpose room of Hastings Middle School, 232 West Grand Street, Hastings. Michigan, the Board of Education of the Hastings Area School System wM hokt a public hearing to consider the system's proposed 2005-2006 budgTbe Board of Education may not adopt its proposed 2005-2006 budget until after the public hear­ ing. A copy of the proposed 2005-2006 budget, including the proposed property tax millage rale, is avaasbie for public inspection durfog normal business hours at 232 Grand Street. Hastings. Michigan The purpoee of the hearing is to receive testimony and discuss the school system's proposed budget. Not more than ten (10) days after the public hearing, the Board of Education may adopt Its 2005-2006 budget. The property tax millage rate, proposed to be levied to sup­ port the proposed budget, will be a subject of the hearing. This notice is given by order of the Board cf Ed»jcabon. Donald A. Myers, Secretary Hastings Board of Education (WM1930 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE PROPOSED 2005-2006 BUDGET AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT DATE OF MEETING: JUNE 13.2005 PLACE OF MEETING BARRY ISD ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOUR OF MEETING: 700 PM TELEPHONE NUMBER OFTHc SUPERINTENDENTS OFFICE (269) 945-9545 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES ARE LOCATED AT: BARRY ISD ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 535 WEST WOODLAWN AVENUE HASTINGS. Ml 49056-1038 A COPY OF THE PROPOSED 20052006 BUDGET INCLUDING THE PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS AT BARRY ISD ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 535 WEST WOODLAWN AVENUE HASTINGS. Ml 49058-1038 PURPOSE OF MEETING 1. Public decusaon on the proposed 20052006 budget The property tax milage rale proposed to be levied to sup­ port ths proposed budget wd be a subject of ths heanng The Board may not adopt <s proposed 20052008 budg­ et until aner the pubic hearing oes4i940 James A. Hund-Secretory, Board of Educatton Barry intermediate School Diablet coach Sarah Derrico. definitely have a good chance of making die district finals and that is what we are hoping for." To get to the finals the Saxons can’t have the kino of slow start they had against Wayland, although everything turned out just fine on Tuesday. "After the first five minutes of the second half we finally started to play, and we played well," said Derrico Scoring for the Saxons were Ashley Lowe, who had two goals, and Rene Winegar. Natalie Knorp, and Kristi Tolger with one goal each. Kati Dakin contributed three assists for the Saxons, while Leann Pratt. Kelsey Howell, Lexy Rugg, and Tolger each had one. "We were able to get everyone some play­ ing time, which was good because we didn't get to do a whole lot of that throughout the season." said Derrico. "It was nice to see the teamwork even from the girts that don’t get to see the field a whole lot” Hastings ended their conference season last Wednesday by topping Wyoming Park 2-1 in the game for fifth place in the O-K Gold tour­ nament. Hastings out-shot the Vikings 20-5, but had a tough Lime finding the back of the net. The game was knotted 0-0 at the end of the first half, but Hastings came out strong in the sec­ ond half as a pair of defenders contributed goals for the offense. Natalie Knorp put a great comer kick Hastings' seniors Katrina Jacobs, Betsy Acker. AJHson Cooney, Ashley Lowe, Kelsey Howell, and Theresa Constantine celebrate after their 2-1 senior-night victory over Wyoming Park at Pierce Field last Wednesday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) across the mouth of the goal and Howell crashed the net putting a well placed header in to open the scoring. Soon after, Hastings’ Betsy Acker placed a perfect through ball past the Park defense. Sweeper Dana Shilling crashed the net and was able to finish the scoring opportunity to close out the scoring for Hastings. GM Announces... For the first time in history, eveyone in America gets the GM employee discount You pay what we pay. Not a cent more. Event ends July 5th. plus REBATES & LEASE SPECIALS Examples: Chevy Silvarado *9747 Trojan ball teams hosting districts in D-2 Saturday Thomapple Kellogg will host Division 2 district 48 baseball and softball action this weekend. The softball tournament opens with O-K Gold rivals Wayland and South Christian met Tuesday afternoon in a pre-district contest, with the Wildcats earning a 6-1 victory. Saturday the action begins at 10 a.m. with the Thomapple Kellogg Trojans and Caledonia Fighting Scots squaring off. Byron Center will then play the Wildcats in the other semifinal. The finals are scheduled for 2 p.m. South Christian and Wayland also met in the baseball bracket's pre-district game on Tuesday afternoon, with the Wildcats earning a 15-0 victory. Wayland will face Byron Center Saturday morning at 10 a.m. Caledonia and Thomapple Kellogg’s var­ sity baseball teams are scheduled to meet in the other semifinal at 12:30 p.m., with the district championship game set for 3 p.m. Was: MSRP $35,060 Was: MSRP $23,785 now s28?09923 now S17,926“ AFTER REBATE AFTER REBATE Bill Seif Chevrolet Buick OF HASTINGS www.billseifchevtxjick.com 1435 S. Hanover St. (M-37) • Hastings, Ml 49058 M • MsMtay 1 Mm*! 269-945-2425 hmtoy. Tharedar, FrMay t-7 • Satrtsy M0-12M �Page 16 - Thursday. June 2, 2005 - The Hastings Banner Hastings High School Graduation Moments Graduates (from left) Kevin Dickinson, Mark Vander Veen, Brian Cottrell, Chad Henry, Jordan Kimball and Jared Ford were eager to get the ceremony started. Students Elizabeth Acker and Danielle Hodges talked about many of the items, events and activities that have taken place over the years. Senior Choir members sang "For Good’ during the ceremony. Carl Schoessel presents the Gladys Cairns-Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation Scholarships to Kristin Pufpaff, Brandon Schwartz and Catherine Fish. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-06-09.pdf ed21be7889ca4622070a3a64ff12cc58 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 49058 1893 Delton graduates 124 See Story on Page 3 The Hastings VOLUME 152, No. 23 It’s time for the game to end Orioles top Saxons in district play See Editorial on Page 5 See Story on Page 17 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday, June 9, 2005 PRICE 50C Hastings grid coach greets players NEWS New (BRIEFS Saxons 'steal' assistant from team that went to the dome in *02 Award winning fflm tonight at library The award winning local film “Uncle Todd Comes to Visit" will be shown at 6:30 tonight (Thursday, June 9) at the Hastings Public Library The movie, produced by local teacher Todd Willard and his nephews last sum­ mer, won best of show at the Michigan Student Film and Video Festival. There will be no admission charge. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There ate very few reasons why a soon-tobe high school senior would have an eager smile on his face as he sat in a half full lecture hall on a steamy evening more than a week after the last day of school. Hastings’ Ashtin King’s reason was simple. The Saxons had their first face-to-face meet­ ing Tuesday night with new head varsity foot­ ball coach Fred Rademacher. “It’s going to be a different year. It’s going to be a good one," said King, slightly shaking with excitement after nearly an hour of CASA seeks new executive director The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Kids, Inc., Barry/Eaton counties, is seeking a new executive director. Shdree Beduhn-Newell currently is serving as interim director, until the posi­ tion is filled. The previous director, Linda Glover, stepped down after the sudden and unexpected death of her husband and her desire to spend more time with her chil­ dren. The full-time position has a variety of responsibilities, including volunteer coor­ dination and supervision, resource devel­ opment and maintenance, program plan­ ning. community and public relations, per­ sonnel management, program liaison to the Board of Directors, fiscal manage­ ment, and a liaison to the court. Qualification' iaelsde master of busi­ ness administration or bachekr's degree in buxines, or public administration with a minimum of three years related experi­ ence in administration of volunteers, non­ profit. or public service agency, or mas­ ter’s or cachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or related areas with experi­ ence in administering an organization or division involved in human social servic­ es. Those interested in the position can e­ mail Sheree Newell at snewellWhassk 12.org. ■He's the kind of guy the communi­ ty can rally around, and that’s what we needed right noW." -AthMfeDtoBdor Wks Goggins days. On Tuesday it was 80 days. “It is 80 days until Lakewood. Make each day count," read the final slide of Ron Archer Delton Supt. finalist for Godwin job Delton Kellogg Superintendent Ron Archer has been named one of six final can­ didates to interview for the Godwin Heights Public Schools superintendent’s position. It was announced in March that after 14 years Godwin Heights’ Superintendent B. Patrick Murphy would retire. After the dis­ trict decided not to share the superintendent position with the Wyoming Public Schools, the search began. Godwin Heights is located in Kent County in the southern portion of Grand Rapids and the School Board is aiming to fill the position by early summer. It was two years ago that Archer was also one of six final candidates for the superinten­ dent’s position in the Caledonia Community Schools. Archer began his duties as superintendent at Delton Kellogg in August 2001. Prior to working in the Delton Kellogg School District, Archer served as assistant superin­ tendent for Sparta Public Schools. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer More than 40 residents crowded into the Gun Lake Grind coffee shop Monday evening to discuss their opposition tn a pro­ posal to create a Gun Lake Village. John Gates, a 63-year resident of the Gun Lake area, opened a meeting of interested residents with ,about thd movemer: and committee aimeoat creating the village Gates, former Barry* County Planning and Zoning director and former Orangeville Township supervisor, said he is concerned that adding a new layer of government that won’t answer current problems. Gales also said he is worried that the Gun Lake Protective Association is being turned into a political body through organizing the effort to create a village. The citizens gathered to discuss what the village process would mean to them. Some owners of second homes said by law they will not be able to vote on the proposed vil­ lage. meaning they will be disenfranchised. Other questions were raised about the peo­ ple behind the village effort, costs, revenues, whether taxes will go up. police protection and other services. Some questioned the impact of the village on the Gun Lake sewer system. While some in the audience questioned the role of the Gun Lake Protective Association or the Gun Lake Improvement Association, others reminded everyone of the good both these groups have done in the area, such as the Eurasian Milfoil eradication program, organized by the Gun Lake Improvement Association, which is definitely making a positive impact. Jim Riehl of the Gun Lake Area Village Advisory Committee had announced in May that the group has decided on the location of the proposed boundaries for the "Village of Gun Lake." Factors considered by the "boundary" See VILLAGE, page 16 See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 See FOOTBALL, page 2 Fred Rademacher The oldest Saxon Among those enjoying the 118th annual Hastings High School Alumni Banquet Saturday evening. June 4, was 1922 graduate Pearl Lowell. She was the oldest Hastings alum in attendance and is now more than 100 years old. School-based health center under study at Maple Valley The Michigan Department of Community Health has awarded the Barry-Eaton District Health Department a $60,000 planning grant to explore the feasibility of a school-based health center at Maple Valley High School. "We are pleased that we were one of 23 sites around the state that were selected to take the next step in pursuing a much needed school-based health center." said Jim Schnackenberg. health officer at the BarryEaton District Health Department. There are more than 1.500 school-based and school-linked health centers in Michigan and around the country that provide primary medical care, support for chronic illnesses and ocher services to millions of youth. The centers were designed to help provide health care for the country’s uninsured and underin­ sured youth. "We have seen that the centers have become so much more." Schnackenberg said. The types of services offered at the pro­ posed center at Maple Valley would include sports physicals., immunizations, treatment See HEALTH CENTER, page 16 Gun Lake Tribe finds support at First Friday Free workshop offered to couples Starting Monday, June 13, the Fatherhood/Male Involvement program will have a communication workshop for couples. The marriage and parenting program will focus on strengthening couples’ rela­ tionships (married or unmarried) through a shared exploration of parenting attitudes and skills. This 10-week curriculum cre­ ates a series of couples dialogue and new relationship building activities, which allow spouses/partners to learn more about themselves and each other. The experience creates a shared vision for fam­ ily life and encourages the development of Rademacher’s presentation to a group of roughly 60 Saxon football players with par­ ents and community members mixed in throughout the crowd. Rademacher spent the previous five season as an assistant coach for John Shiliito at East Kentwood High School. In 1999. the Falcons were 2-7. Under Shiliito. with Rademacher's help, the Falcons finished as the Division 1 state runners-up in 2002. King, a junior on the Hastings team that went 0-9 last season, said he hasn’t been this Anti-Gun Lake Village forces mobilize effort Workshop slated on solar panels The Pierce Cedar Creek Institute will hsve a "Renewable Energy Workshop: Building a Solar Panel System" from 9 a-m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Those planning to attend will team to build their own solar panel system. Con is $295, but all supplies will be furnished. Prc-registration and pre-payment is required. Radenucher just explaining how his players will have to lift the right way, rest the right way. and eat the right way over the next 78 Flowers for the occasion Seledlng the perfect flower to walk with during the graduation ceremony was impor­ tant for these students. For these Delton kellogg high school seniors Sunday. For more about Delton’s commencement see page 3 of today edition of the Banner. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer D.K. Sprague found a lot of local support at the June 3 First Friday meeting as he dis­ cussed an update of the proposed Gun Lake Casino. Just about 20 people at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings listened to an update on the Gun Lake Tribe of Potowatomis' project, which is to put in a casino at the former Ampro Seeds building near the Bradley exit on the U.S.-131 expressway. Members of the tribe have been holding job fairs and vendor fairs in preparation of a possible ground breaking this summer. Sprague, tribal chairman, discussed the impact of tribal casinos on state revenue. He noted that when two tribes protesting the state lottery Keno games began withholding their payments to the state, the Michigan Department of Economic Development had to stop promoting rural areas. So far the two tribes have withheld more than $10 million. Many in the audience did not realize that 8 percent of profits from casinos with compacts goes to the MDEC. Sprague said. “Businesses in Grand Rapids don’t refuse MEDC money because it comes from the casinos.” referring to the fact the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce and prominent business people in that area have been the most bitter opponents of the pro­ posed Gun Lake casino. There was significant discussion about the quality of jobs that would be available. “These are not just minimum wage jobs." Sprague said. “We have to trust the casino developer. Stations Casinos. There is over­ sight for the casino operations. Stations Casinos has also been named one of the best 100 companies to work for." More than 5000 people attended the job fairs during the first week of June. The tribe has decided immediately to seek See TRIBE, page 15 �Pag© 2 - Thursday. June 9. 2005 - The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page attitudes and skills necessary for ruccessful family formation. The program, sponsored by the Barry Intermediate School District and Community Action Agency, is free to cou­ ples and is open to all residents of Barry County. The program will be held at Pennock Hospital and will run every Mondry through Aug. 15 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The deadline to register is June 10. To register, please call Barry Smith at (269) 441-5555. Cleanup slated at Tangletown Tangletown, the Hastings playground superstructure erected eight years ago at Bob King Park, needs sprucing up. After buikiing the structure in 1997. the Cirric of Friends, which put together the idea, is asking for help in re-creating the community spirit demonstrated in building the site by cleaning the playground June 14 to 16 from 6 to 9 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided, and not much difficult work would be asked of volunteers. Ages 10 and up are welcome to come for as long as they can. People are asked to bring hand tools, such as hammers and rakes, to aid in the process. Co. Homemaker nominees sought Nominations are being accepted now for Bany County Homemaker of the Year. Each nomination will be based on fair activities, a variety of interests, community involvement, enthusiasm, neat appearance and communication skills. The winner receives a crown, compliments of Gilmore Jewelers, sash and a $100 prize. The second place winner receives $50. Nominees sbM|MMpidenB of Barry County and tay by a friend or family. NomlnSSons are <ffie in the fair office by Friday, June 10. Applicant must be able to attend a Homemaker interview reception at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 17, at 2 p.m. in the Picnic Pavilion on the Fair grounds. The winner will be announced during the Ladies Day program on Thursday. July 21. Entry forms are included in this year's fair beak, which is available at the fair office. Norene Riegler, last year's Barry County Homemaker of the Year was selected as the Michigan Homemaker of the Year at last year’s Michigan State Fair. Cancer group plans to have storyteller Storyteller Jenifer Ivinskas Strauss will be a special guest at tonight's (June 9) meet­ ing of the Bany County Cancer Support Group at 7 p.m. at the Barry County Commission on Aging. 320 W. Woodlawn St. in Hastings. AU cancer patients, along with their fam­ ilies and friends, are welcome to listen to stories provided by Ivinskas Strauss. Formerly an environmental educator and elementary teacher in the Ionia public school systems, Ivinskas Strauss dedicated her energy to full-time storytelling in 1991. As a native of Detroit and now a resident of Hastings, she has a passion for Michigan lore and the northwoods. She travels throughout the Midwest and beyond to share her love of stories. Besides telling tales, Ivinskas Strauss conducts workshops with topics like, "Turning Points: Creating Personal Narrative”; "Telling Terrifying Tales" and "Using Soca Puppets to Tell Stories”. She also works with a group called Cygnus Storytelling, whose focus is on storytelling and emergent literacy. She is collaborating on a book called. The Field Guide to Family Storytelling," with the group. For more information, call Ken Yales at (269)795-3493. State Grounds has summer concerts The State Grounds Summer Concert Series was kicked off Tuesday night with Liz Bowater and Ed Englerth and contin­ ues tonight at 7 p.m. with "American Accent,” made up of students from Comerstone College. On Friday, June 10, at 8 p.m., Richard Smerin from Detriot, originally from England, will perform blues. The popular Beatles-stylc No Where Band will perform at State Grounds for a second time at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 11. State Grounds is located in downtown Hastings. There is no charge for the musical presentations, but there is r one drink mini­ mum. City Band opens summer season This summer's City Band concert scries got under way Wednesday night al Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings. The band, under the direction of Joe LaJoye, started the season with music from over the decades, representing the 1950s, '60s, '70s and ‘80s, along with multitudes of American marches. Instrumentalists who still want to join the City Band are reminded that the rehearsals are on Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. in the Hastings High School Band Room. Concertgoers are reminded that the dates of the remaining concerts are June 15, 22, 29 and July 6. The City Band will also appear in a spe­ cial Picnic Pops Concert Friday, July 8. Guest artists for the Picnic Pops will be the Nowhere Band. Bernard Society to have supper The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 6 p.m. Monday. June 1. at the one-room Brown School on the Bernard Museum grounds, located on Delton Road between Delton and Prairieville. The event will begianwitb a soup and saadnMtmper. and’tbuat wife attend are asknAMmg a sandwich to share. The public is welcome. After the meeting, “a pleasant surprise” is planned for the program, said Margery Martin. The museum's buildings will be open for people to browse through. Meth awareness programs slated l\vo methamphetamine awareness pro­ grams are being planned in Barry County later this month. One is scheduled for 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, at the Barry Township Hall, with the Delton Area Business Association as host The other will be held from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 28, at the Felpausch Education Center. Participation is u no cost and both sessions are open to anyone. Meth is a growing problem in West Michigan and in Barry County, as arrests and lab seizures are on the rise. Meth is a highly-addictive, dangerous drug that exposes everyone to serious health risks and environmental danger. Toxic chemicals are produced during the manufacture of meth and are harmful to the environment and people, especially children. While most illegal drugs are manufac­ tured and imported through drug trafficking channels, meth can be manufactured or cooked by anyone using common house­ hold chemicals and ingredients purchased from local pharmacies, hardware stores, grocers, and other retailers. Landlords, hotel operators and people working in serviceoriented businesses are at risk for stumbling upon a meth lab operation. These programs will educate participants about methamphetamine, the hazards of meth use and production, how to recognize and report suspicious meth-rclated activity, as well as bow to bring change to the com­ munity. The Barry County Chamber of Commerce and the Barry County Methamphetamine Prevention Task Force are joining together to bring the programs to members of the business community throughout Barry County. Those interested in attending can call the chamber oat (269) 945-2454 for registration or information. Daughter of Hastings woman included in brain surgery show by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Amanda Bowling will be on TV next Sunday, not for some fear factor stunt like eating worms or jumping out of a plane but for something many would consider taking more of a risk — undergoing brain surgery. The 24-year-old daughter of Sally and Mike Stout of Hastings and Dale and Amy Bowling of Indiana will be featured on the Discovery Health Channel TV show "First Days Youth at Risk" at 10 p.m. Sunday, June 19. There will be a repeat showing Saturday, June 25, at 5 p.m. The program will highlight the former Lake Odessa's woman's brain surgery per­ formed in September 2004 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. Bowling has suffered from epileptic seizures since she was 5 years old. Stout said the doctors speculate the epilepsy was brought on by a high fever and ear infection Bowling had when she was 11 months old. She had a 45-minute convulsion and was transported to Bronson where she was in intensive care five days. When she was 5, Bowling started having cluster seizures. She might be seizure free for a few weeks and then have several in a few days. The doctors called them complex partial seizures. Doctors prescribed many different medica­ tions and some controlled the seizures some­ what but if she missed medication, she had seizures constantly. Stout said Bowling gave her lots of scares when she was a youngster. "She would fall when she had a seizure and get cuts and bruises. Sometimes 1 could see an impending seizure in her eye and get the sense something was not right.” Stout said she had heard about brain sur­ gery for epilepsy on a TV show. She first asked her Grand Rapids physician Dr. VanDyke when Bowling was 17. When she was 21, Bowling went to Anu Arbor for lot of testing and finally got a referral to Dr. Mahyauchew. Some of the testing showed Bowling had sub-clinical seizures that were too small to be noticed by parent or teachers. These would "short-circuit" her classroom comprehension. Bowling said she remem­ bered one grade school teacher saying, "Oh. just stop faking it.” Before surgery. Bowling had an MR1 and Amanda Bowling (left) has been seizure free since last Septer.ioer. Her mother, Sally Stout, can finally allow her to do simple things such as use a curling iron or cook. CT scans. Doctors had to run tests to deter­ mine if the problems originated on the right side, left side or both sides of the brain. Doctors used the Wada test named for a neu­ rologist. Juhn A. Wada. It consists of an injec­ tion of an anesthetic such as sodium amobar­ bital into the right or left internal carotid artery. This causes the functions of one of the hemispheres of the brain to slop functioning for a sljort time and allows the other hemi­ sphere to be tested in isolation. The doctors ask sltort term and long term questions and can determine if one hemisphere is compen­ sating for the other. Bowling also was hooked up to a long term EEG. She was weaned off her seizure control medicine so she would have a seizure while attached to the EEG equipment. Five long days passed without no results. Stout tried to induce a seizure using strobe lights. Finally after all those years dreading a seizure, the family rejoiced when Amanda had one and surgeons could pinpoint the area of the brain where they originated. The surgery zas done by Dr. Oren Sagher with Dr. Hun'er Brumblay resident. A portion of the skull was removed and a right temporal lobectomy ot the hipicantus performed. It took 60 staples :o reattach the skull. Bowling was up in three days and near­ ly recovered from swelling and headaches in six weeks. After a month. Bowling had had no seizures. She is still on medication and will be for at least a year. Stout said her daughter is now perkier, but still has some side effects of the medicine. She is making up for a lot of her lost youth. She can finally swim and ride on a motorcy­ cle. She can now safely do simple things like use a curling iron, be left in charge of sm/Jl children or do home cooking. One of the most liberating things for a young person finally came true this past March when she got her driving permi: and on April 10, she got her license. Writing award winner more comfortable with car work by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Greg Huizenga is more comfortable restor­ ing cars than getting applause for his writing ability. He was second place winner in the short story division of the "Write Away” competition. Huizenga is working on restoring a Jeep Wagoneer. Earlier he worked with his dad restoring a Buick. Huizenga graduated this May from Thomapple Kellogg High School. He will be attending Western Michigan University and pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering. Gregory Huzinega ‘Race Car’ “Vroom, vroom!” I yelled enthusiastically as I slid forward in the seat to reach the gas pedal. I was playing in the oldjunked out car in the ham again. The seat was all tom up and the gas pedal wasn 't actually attached to anything. It was just a stripped down shell of a car. but I was five years old. and it was my “race car”. It had been sitting in that old bam all in pieces for as long as I could remember. In fact, to me. it was almost a piece of the bam. With so many colors ofrust and primer and mold, it matched the bam and most of its surroundings. Stacked on top of it and around it were all sorts of old parts and farm equipment. That didn't'bother me though, as 1 started banging through the gears with the console shifter. The gear shifts were only in my imag­ ination though, since there was no transmis­ sion in the car. After / had tired of “driving ” the old car, I stayed there for the longest time, just sitting in that old tom up seat. I wasn "t really thinking or anything, just sitting there happily. I sat there for over an hour, but / didn’t really notice or even care. I knew that I was missing Power Rangers, but it didn't matter right then. Eventually, I started playing with all the lit­ tle gadgets on that old car that I had never seen before on our normal cars. I turned the rotary knobs on the AM radio, opened and closed the glove box, rolled the windows up and down, opened the doors, folded the seats forward, and playing with the heater and air conditioning controls. Then I got out of the car and looked at it from the outside. The front clip was gone, there was no engine, and it was just plain ugly, but I didn’t see why we couldn *tfix it up. Since I was so young. I didn ’! have any understanding ofhow much work it would take to make that old car beautiful again. So, I hurried off to find my dad and con­ vince him to start working on the old car. When I asked him, he firmly said, “No”, and it was the kind of “No” that you just don't try to argue with, so I went back to the car, heart­ broken, but still hopeful. 1 got in the car and sat there a while until dad came into the bam. He showed me some of the things that would need to be done, and I started to get an idea of how much work it would be. so I gave up and went to the house to watch Power Rangers. / kind offorgot about the car for a while, but still bugged my dad about it every now and then. Eventually, after quite a few years, he gave in and we started working on it. It ended up taking around three years before it was final­ ly good looking. I'm glad that we waited to start working on it until I was older. I learned a lot about cars and got to know my dad a lot better by spending so much time with him. FOOTBALL, continued from page 1 excited about football since his freshman sea­ son. The varsity Saxons have won just one game the past three seasons. He said he’s sure that the rest of the players are feeling the same excitement he is. “We're all feeling it. We’ve got the bug for sure." Rademacher has been a coach at all levels, including a stint as the head varsity coach at Center Line Saint Clement High School in the Detroit area’s Catholic High School League. He also spent time at an taostant at both Hint Powers High School and Owosso High School before joining the East Kentwood teaching and coaching staff. Hastings did not have a teaching position to offer Rademacher, so he will remain as a social studies teacher at East Kentwood High School. "We feel like we stole him from them, and we feel good about it," said newly named Hastings athletic director Mike Goggins. Rademacher is the second hire the Saxons have made for the position, after long-time Hastings teacher and coach Karl Schwartz was chosen for the job in January and then declined it in April. Schwartz originally had been selected to succeed Kyle DeHorn. "I had a great experience under John (Shiliito),” said Rademacher. "It’s really just one of those things, for the past couple years I’ve been looking for the right opportunity.” One big thing made this the “right opportu­ nity” in Rademacher’s eyes. When he asked fellow coaches, officials and others about Hastings football, one main theme ran through the conversations. “Tough kids,” is what he said they told him. They’re tough kids who have gone through some tough times lately. Rademacher is here to change all that. “I left a program that expects to go to Ford Fieldhouse on a yearly basis,” he said. He thinks the Saxons can get there, eventu­ ally. It all starts with this summer’s workouts and the Aug. 26 opener at Lakewood, which has been dubbed "VICTORY ONE" on the team calendar. “If I did not believe that, I would not be here," said Rademacher. He plans to bring the Falcons’ Wing-T offense to Hastings, along with the work ethic that got them to the dome. The first weight room session for the team was Wednesday evening. Lifting sessions will run three times a week through the summer, along with a threc-day Wing-T Camp that starts Monday, a three day Defensive Camp July 11-13. and a four-day Team Car.ip from July 25-28. The first helmets will be passed out on Friday morning, and official practices begin on Aug. 8. "He’s the kind of guy the community can rally around, and that’s what we needed right now.” said Goggins. �_ Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 9. 2005 - Page 3 _ Delton Kellogg Class of 2005 graduates 124 students by Marcie Westover Staff Writer The heat and humidity didn’t slow down the celebration Sunday. June 5. al the Delton Kehogg High School Class of 2005 com­ mencement. There were plenty of fans, relatives and friends present to watch the 124 students graduate Opening the ceremony with the national anthem was Christina Reser on the flute. In ciosing. she said she wanted her fellow students to let their love lead toward the per­ son they want to become. Carolin Humphrey then gave her valedicto­ rian address with a sports theme. She said she wanted her classmates to “go for the goal." “aim high." "work hard" and “prepare (them) self to meet goals." Humphrey stressed the importance of team work in sports and in life. Another important concept for Humphrey was to stay positive. Working toward goals, working with others and being persistent were Humphrey’s closing remarks for her class­ Andrew Ouding, Jill Roberts, Adam Rouse, Stephanie Wallace and Kristen Wilfmger. Citizenship awards were presented to Melissa Armstrong. Nicole Babcock. Nikki Bechtel. Danielle Boyce. Courtney Chapple. Jennifer DeGoede. Catherine Finch. Christina Reser. Brad Goldsworthy. Renee Hogoboom, John Holtman. Andrea Hughes. Carolin Humphrey. Nick King. Whitney Knollenberg. Jason Lindberg. Kelly McIntyre, Ross Osgood. Casey Peavey. Rachel Presley. Jill Roberts. Tom Sigler. Chelsea Stephens. Stephanie Wallace and Kristen Wilfmger. Many students were also honored for with leadership awards, including Alex Alaniz. Amber Anderson. Melissa Armstrong. Nikki Bechtel, Danielle Boyce. Siobhan Campbell. Mario Castaneda. Courtney Chapple. Rex Fetterley. Christina Reser, Lindsey Foster. Brad Goldsworthy. John Holtman. Carolin Humphrey. Nick King, Whitney Knollenberg. Carolin Humphrey. Class of 2005 co­ valedictorian, urged her fellow graduates to •'aim high." The program then moved to cover the class history with presentations by Katie Johncock. Nathan Farrell. Justin Holtman. Amber Anderson. Ross Osgood and Nikki Bechtel. The students covered their experiences in the Delton Kellogg school system from kinder­ garten through 12th grade. There was also the reading of the class poem by Suzie Wilhelms. Then Amanda Reath and Melissa Armstrong treated their classmates to the song “Friends Forever." There were three young women who served as valedictorians at Delton Kellogg this year. First to speak was Courtney Chapple who gave the advice, “It’s time for us to pick a new Co-valedictorian Stephanie Wallace urged her fellow classmates to be per­ sistent. mates. The presentation of the class gift brought smiles to school staff, as the all received new chairs from the Class of 2005. Principal Paul Blacken presented the Senior Honors. The University of Michigan Alumni Club of Barry County honors went to Ross Osgood and Carolin Humphrey. Scholarship awards were presented to Samantha Perysian receives her diploma from Delton Kellogg Principal Paul Blacken. path.” She quoted from Dr. Seuss and asked her fellow students to have the courage to face forward. Chapple urged her classmates to “look within to find the answer" and to not let their dreams be taken away. Valedictorian Stephanie Wallace then spoke noting that now it is finally the stu­ dents’ time to be on their own. Wallace remi­ nisced about many school memories and of her mother. She advised her classmates to learn to be persistent. Courtney Chapple. Andrea Hughes. Carolin Humphrey. Casey Peavey. Stephanie Wallace and Ross Osgood. The service awards were presented to Melissa Armstrong. Nikki Bechtel, Sibohan Campbell. Courtney Chapple. Jennifer DeGoede, Jamie Duflo. Christina Reser. Mark Reser. Lindsay Foster, Ashley Hennessey. Renee Hogoboom, Andrea Hughes, Carotin Humphrey, Mallory Hunter, Katie Johncock. Whitney Knollenberg, Jason Lindberg, Kelly McIntyre. Ross Osgood, Delton Kellogg seniors (from left) Alex Alaniz, Tyler Blacken and Danielle Boyce are proud of their senior honors. Delton Kellogg Class of 2005 co-valedictorian Courtney Chapple quoted from a Dr. Seuss book during her speech. Kelly McIntyre. Ross Gsgood, Andrew Ouding. Casey Peavey, Jill Roberts, Adam Rouse. Rachel Ruley. Eric Ryan. Leslie Storteboom. Stephanie Wallace. Tiffanie Wensauer. Kristin Wilfmger. Tyler Blacken. Lindsay Fairchild, Renee Hog »boom. Corrie Latta. Angie Poteet and Tom Sigler. The Athletes of the Year awards went to Kristen Wilfmger and Tyler Blacken. The Delton Ke’logg Symphonic Band, fea­ turing graduating seniors, played “The Phantom of tlie Opera" by Andrew Lloyd Webber. In presenting the class. Blacken gave a few parting remarks and presented a reading. He asked the students to have a goal to make themselves a fuller human being. Blacken said he wanted to the students to think and do creatively. In closing, he advised the students “learn to love life now." . After the acWQDf the Cigss of 2005 by Superintendent RW Archer. *** diplomas were presentedt’o tne grMUatcs. At a previous assembly there was a senior tribute with many awards and honors present­ ed including: Senior honors cords: Gold Honors (3.85-4.0 cumulative grade point average): Nikeata Bechtel. Courtney Chapple. Andrea Hughes. Carolin Humphrey. Katherine Johncock. Jason Lindberg. Ross Osgood. Casey Peavey and Stephanie Wallace. Silver Honors (3.5-3.849 grade point aver­ age): Alex Alaniz, Melissa Armstrong. Siobhan Campbell. Catherine Finch. Mark Reser. Ashley Hennessey. Mallory Hunter. Whitney Knollenberg, Selina Overbeek. Angeline Poteet. Jillian Roberts. Leslie Storteboom. Bradley Wasserman and Kristen Wilfmger. Bronze Honors (3.0-3.49 grade point aver­ age): Jannelle Aukerman. Joshua Bolt, Benjamin Daniels, Jennifer DeGoede, Jamie Duflo. Nathan Farrell, Christina Reser. Bradly Goldsworthy, Devin Hall. Jeremy Herington. Renee Hogoboom. Bradley Hope. Lacey Kahl Io. Ashley King. Nicklaus King. Chastity Patrick. Andrew Reed. Sabrina Sabin, Jessica Searles. Kimberly Smith, Samantha Taylor and Keegan Tustin. Michigan Merit Award. Michigan Education Assessment Program Scholarship: Alex Alaniz. Amber Anderson. Jannelle Aukerman. Nickeata Bechtel. Tyler Blacken. Jacob Bowman. Derek Campbell. Siobhan Campbell. Mario Castaneda. Courtney Chapple. Benjamin Daniels. Jennifer DeGoede. Tyler Ely. Elizabeth Emery, Lindsey Fairchild. Nathan Farrell. Catherine Finch. Mark Reser. Lindsay Foster. Bradly Goldsworthy, Chelsea Hambright, Katrina Harter. Ashley Hennessey. Jeremy Herington. Kellie Hicks. Andrea Hughes. Carolin Humphrey. Mallory Hunter. Katherine Johncock. Lacey Kahllo. Ashley King. Nicklaus King. Whitney Knollenberg, Jason Lindberg. Amanda May, Samantha Minchart. Ross Osgood. Chastity Patrick. Angeline Delton Kellogg seniors Alex Alaniz and Danielle Boyce proudly walk to "Pomp and Circumstance’ at their graduation on June 5. Poteet, Rachel Presley. Jillian Roberts, Adam Rouse, Kimberly Smith, Leslie Storteboom, Stephanie Wallace, Tiffanie Wensauer, Kristen Wilfmger and Courtney Younglove. Michigan Competitive Scholarship: Amber Anderson. Nikeata Bechtel. Siobhan Campbell, Courtney Chapple, Benjamin Daniels. Nathan Farrell, Bradly Goldsworthy, Ashley Hennessey. Andrea Hughes, Carolin Humphrey, Mallory Hunter, Katherine Johncock. Lacey Kahllo. Whitney Knollenberg. Jason Lindberg. Ross Osgood, Jillian Roberts. Leslie Storteboom and Stephanie Wallace. KVA Academic All-Conference: Courtney Chapple and Carolin Humphrey. Gun Lake Women's Club Scholarship (General Federation of Women’s Club): Andrea Hughes. Amanda Reath and Jason Lindberg. Members: Whitney Knollenberg and Kris’en Wilfmger. Senior Three-Sport Athletic Participator Award: Alex Alaniz. Tyler Blacken. Danielle Boyce, Derek Caldwell, Nathan Farrell. Corrie Latta. Kelly McIntyre. Andrew Ouding, Eric Ryan ana Kristen Wilfmger. Army Scholar/Athlete Award: Alex Alaniz and Jeremy Herington. Signed athletic letter of intent: Nathan Farrell to Davenport University. Students graduating with athletic honors: Alex Alaniz, Tyler Blacken. Danielle Boyce. Siobhan Campbell. Nathan Farrell. Stephcr Fetterley, Bradly Goldsworthy, Jeremy Herington, Carolin Humphrey. Whitney Knollenberg. Corrie Latta, Kelly McIntyre. Andrew Ouding. Casey Peavey. Angie Poteet. Adam Rouse. Eric Ryan, Tom Sigler and Kristen Wilfmger. Before the Delton Kellogg graduation ceremony, seniors spent time together, including friends (from left) Samuel Griffin, Justin DeCamp. Jacob Staton, Brad Wasserman and (front) Courtney Gregg. John Phillips Sousa Award: Leslie Storteboom. Michigan High School Athletic Association Scholar-Athlete Award: Alex Alaniz. Siobhan Campbell, Courtney Chapple, Carolin Humphrey, Whitney Knollenberg and Kristen Wilfmger. Michigan High School Athletic Association Scholar-Athlete Scholarship Recipient: Ross Osgood. Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship Athletics/Citizenship Nominee: Carolin Humphrey and Ross Osgood. Team Academic All-State Team Members: Nikeata Bechtel, Whitney Knollenberg. Kristen Wilfmger, Carotin Humphrey and Chelsea Stephens. Individual Academic All-State Team Delton Kellogg Theater Arts Company Outstanding Senior Award: Amber Anderson. Jannelle Aukerman. Jessica Stevens. Rachel Ruley, Lindsey Fairchild and Nicklaus King. William Darling Scholarship: Stephanie Wallace. . Various awards and scholarships: Jillian Roberts, Jason Lindberg, Ashley Hennessey. Siobhan Campbell, Stephanie Wallace. Kristen Wilfmger. Nicklaus King. Amber Anderson, Courtney Chapple. Carolin Humphrey, Jamie Duflo. Jessica Searles. Ross Osgood, Christina Reser, Katie Johncock. Jason Lindberg. Andrew Reed. Angie Poteet, Nikeata Bechtel. Bradly Goldsworthy, Ben Daniels, Lacey Kahllo, Leslie Storteboom and Mallory Hunter. At the Delton Kellogg Senior Tribute students were honored for their academic work as well as their community contributions. �Page 4 - Thursday. June 9. 2005 - The Heatings Banner Young Republican proud to win ‘Future of America’ award Seniors who prayed deserve praise To the editor: I was very happy to rtt that the senior class stood up to the pressure and said the Lord's Prayer at graduation. 'Good for you* I would also like to make a quick response to Mrs. Acker’s letter to the editor. I'wish she would actually read the consti­ tution before quoting from it. The constitution does not say anyplace the words "separation of church and state," this is just an incorrect interpretation by liberal court judges The amendment she spoke of only means a state cannot pick a religion, for example Michigan cannot say we will all be Baptists. If our forefathers did not want God to be part of our schools or government, then explain why up to die late 1800s the eighth grade graduation reading test was memoriz­ ing scripture? Or why senators or congress­ men had to be Christians in order to hold an office? I think Mrs. Acker has fallen in to the trap that the Bible warns us about, becoming 'worldly.' I know there are people that will read Uris and say I am full of it. But one thing is certain and absolute — one day we will all stand in trout of our Maker. On that day. tell him he's full of it and see where that gets you. Let me know how that works out for you. Jim Lee, Hastings Democrats only do negative spinning lb the editor: The Banner had a fine article two weeks ago about Reka Holley, a shining example of a local young person becoming a successful and effective community activist. The same story conveyed the intent of the local Republican Party to invite members of the graduating Class of 2005 to join the party and become community activists. Political "spin" is the art of taking any political event and remaking it into something it never was. David Brinkert now accuses local Republicans of "spin." He and the mag­ nificently misinformed Miss Cassie Norton take a perfectly positive local story, and imag­ ine all manner of sneaky, sinister national and international implications. I leave it to you. dear reader. Who is doing the spinning? If the Democrats had thought of it, extend­ ing a welcoming hand to the young adults would have been a great»Jea. But they didn't. And so it isn't Is thi» the best the Democrats have to offer? How ineffective. How inappro­ priate. How sad. In these letters, one can sense the frustra­ tion of losing the last election. I can empathize; it's no fun to lose. But you also get a sense of why the Democrats are becom­ ing the permanent minority party. They offer no positive new ideas of their own. They only criticize the ideas that aren't theirs. The Democrats used to be worthy oppo­ nents. Brian Reynolds, Hastings Parents, watch your children lb the editor: A statute was stolen from my brother's bock yard al 11 p.m. It was one he mode him­ self. taking him months to create. It was a large giraffe (giraffe size), but later he made a smaller giraffe, but still quite large. They were quite a sight! Strangers even slopped to ask. if they could purchase them. My brother. Russell Deer wouldn’t Mil. Even the smaller giraffe would take two to three people lo lift it into their truck. On the night in question, a neighbor noticed a truck had turned into my brother’s driveway, and knowing that be wasn’t home, went to check things out. The neighbor saw a truck, with my brother's giraffe, one of a kind, in the back of the vehicle. When the thieves raw th, neighbor coming, they look off! Courageously, the neighbor gave chase and got an excellent description of the vehicle (a silver Ford F-150) the correct license number and even details about a sticker in the back window. The neighbor said with bis spotlight he was easily able to get the license number, and did so. A formal complaint was filed with the Eaton County Sheriff's Department. However, now. a mouth later, the officer has called me to say lie can't press charges, because the people in the truck couldn't be identified. Can you believe it? We picked up the case report copy, marked -closed." I believe I opened the case. Even though the truck was easily tracked down to a local residence and the owner of the truck stated that his son had driven it that night, nothing has been done! Though the young man in question told police (on record) that he left home at about 9 p.m and went over to a friend's house, and left there at approximately 11:15 and went home. He said he was the only one who drove the truck that evening. End of story? But why? What more infor­ mation does a citizen have to provide? Unfortunately, the giraffe had been broken into many (small) pieces and dumped in a ditch on Granger Road. Parents of all our children! Listen up! Think hard! Know yours! This may seem to be only at first a thrill seeking prank, but there will be a next time eventually and per­ haps jail. Maybe, along the way. someone will be killed! Who's at fault? Do not cover up for them and let them get away with lies and stealing for no reason! It may be hard on you but make them face it! They will be better for it! Bea Claflin. Sunfield To the editor. Two weeks ago. I was honored to receive the ’Future of America Award" from the Barry County Republican Party. To be so honored by this group of people whom 1 highly respect is truly a privilege that I had never imagined. This is a group of peo­ ple who care very much about our county. state and country and I count myself truly blessed to be numbered among them. As a descendent of those who have fought and died for this country, I am deeply con­ cerned about the direction this country is tak­ ing. As a young person. It saddens me how few of my peers are actively engaged in our political process. A recent letter to the editor is an example of the shrill and fiercely parti­ san nature of politics that works to keen peo- Wired Up not same as ‘Extreme’ RadioShack To the editor, 1 am writing in regards to an article print­ ed in the Banner. Thursday. May 26, titled "Three Hastings men face federal charges of fraud" by Heather Reed. I would like to point out that Extreme RadioShack, which operated in Hastings as well as in Newaygo, was a RadioShack fran­ chise that was privately owned. The improper DirecTV dealings discussed in the article occurred from June 1999 through February 2001. Shortly after this time, the RadioShack franchise license was revoked from Extreme Radx*Shack. It is important to note that the current Radio Shack located on West State Street in the Kmart Plaza in Hastings has no affiliation with Extreme RadioShack or the previous owner. Wired Up RadioShack opened its doors in November 2002 and is happy to be serving the Barry County area. We pride ourselves on our solid business practices and want to assure the community that we will be here for years to come. Leon Toomey, owner Wired Up RadioShack, Hastings pie, especially young people, from becoming involved in our political system. My generation has many problems and issues which it will have to deal with. When abortion was legalized, it was touted as a victory for women. This lie has been propagated and accepted by millions of women. Our nation has lost more people in the last 30 years to abortion than we have lost in every war we have ever fought combined. In addition to the doctors, nurses, teachers and tieroes that will never have a chance tn make their impact on society, we have lost millions of people who would be helping to support those on Social Security. Allowing people to refuse to take responsibility for the consequences of their actions (both women and men) is already proving disastrous for our country. Welfare reform is another issue my genera­ tion will have to deal with. Chances are that if a mother is receiving government aid, her children, when they are grown, will also receive government aid. There is also a greater chance that these children will end up incarcerated at some point in life. This cycle of poverty that we see will not be broken until people have to take responsibility for their actions. If we allow these programs to contin­ ue unabated, we will eventually see our gov­ ernment go completely bankrupt trying to support so many people in our society. The estimated cost to the federal government for the 2006 fiscal year for welfare programs is over $50 billion a month, and this cost increases yearly. Perhaps the county Democratic Party needs to look inward for the "empathy and compas­ sion that we should all have for our fellow man.” It is not compassionate to slaughter millions of unborn children every year. It is not compassionate to encourage and propa­ gate poverty. It is not compassionate to encourage fathers to leave the home. It is not compassionate to expect children to live as adults because society believes that a person can do whatever he or she wants regardless of the consequences to others (including their own children). HHS students misbehaved at graduation To the editor: I wholeheartedly agree with Colleen Acker', letter lo the editor in las', week’s Banner that “Prayer shouldn't be part of grad­ uation." Hasting, High-School Principal Tim Johnson said school'b^lclals were advised by legal counsel not to have a religious invoca­ tion and benediction at this year's graduation ceremony. School officials provided the lec­ ture ball for those who wished to pray, and apparently 25 to 30 students did so. Later, in the commencement ceremony, ignoring what Mr. Johnsen and school offi­ cial, requested on legal grounds, a small group of students recited the Lord’s Prayer and others joined in. along with members of the audience. Cheers rang out in support of this little act of defiance. The irony is that in the Scriptures, Jesus instructed that when we pray, we should go to our room in privet, dose the door and then be told us to ray "Our Father, who art in heav­ en. hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done..." The Lord's Prayer! He also told us in the Scriptures that we should not pray on the streets or in public like the Pharisees or people who want to be seen practicing their piety. How then do we demonstrate Christian faith when we are not following what Jesus taught us? I was shocked by the collective misbehav•or of our young people toward legal counsel, toward their school's officials and toward the one they profess to follow. Justine McLean. Hastings What does Bible Government’s looking out for us, right? say on gambling? To the editor: Casino gambling is receiving much focus lately in our communities. You may request a CD of the sermon "What Does the Bible Say About Gambling?" by writing or calling: Pastor Dan Bowman. Orangeville Baptist Church, 6921 Marsh Road. Plainwell. Ml 49080. Dan Bowman, pastor. Orangeville Baptist Church To the editor: In response to Donald W. VanZandt's letter, "Gas prices just too high," 1 can’t believe that anyone would think the government and Bush are behind the rise in prices. We can trust our government. Remember, they gave us Vietnam, Ruby Ridge, Waco, the Gulf Wars. They’ (government) are only look­ ing out for our best interests. And just because Bush got re-elected, the gas prices have shot up, and every Thursday or even Wednesday, they go up more, that's just coincidental. It isn't his fault. I don't know what the death and wounded tolls are for Iraq, but one American wounded, let alone killed, is too many. We don’t need to be there. Those people have been fighting for thousands of years. Why do wc think we need to get in ±e middle of it? We can’t help. We can only spend money that would be better spent at home rather than have our young men and women killed for nothing. Steve Toman. Nashville My heart breaks when I think of the boys glowing up without fathers, of the fathers separated from their children, of the 12-yearold girls who have to comfort their mothers over the loss of yet another boyfriend. I can only imagine the terror felt by the 14-year-old girl who finds out she’s pregnant and has believed the lie that an abortion will make everything better without any lasting effects. I'm proud to be young and involved. I have thought through my beliefs and I can assure everyone that they are mine. I encourage and plead with those of my generation to look long and hard at what they believe and then to act on the truth that they find. Get involved! We are the future of America and we can make a difference, but we need to start now while we’re young and just foolish enough to be idealistic. Reka Marie Holley. Vice Chair. Barry County Republican Party Group not meant to form a village To the editor. The Gun Lake Proactive Association formed for the purpose of planting fish in Gun Lake, spraying ftv .nosquiloes. chocking the dam for water .ontrol and later the enjoy­ ment of fireworks on the Fourth of July. The association was formed by Percy Ross. Lou ". hompson aid William Whitney, all deceased. The Gun Lake Protective Association was not form-d to become a political group lo promote the formation of a village. The beads of the current association are using the stationary, funds and letterhead for the purpose of attempting lo form a village. This is not the intent of the association If the people who moved here from a city or village want a city or village, let dem move back to a city or village, not use rite Gun Lake Protective Association for the for­ mation of a village. Rocky and Gloria Ross Landman im daughter and son-in law of Percy Roes, wbo came so Gun Lake in 1911 and wife Dorothy England Ross, whose family came to Gun Lake after the Civil War around 1870. We are part of several old-time families who started the association. Gloria Roas Landman. Gun Lake Kind deed done for cold hands lb the editor: On the morning of May 19,1 was distrib­ uting poppies for the American Legion Auxiliary at Felpausch. The weather turned colder and it was raining. My fingers became so cold I couldn't separate the poppies. A nice lady stopped, and we chatted and I mentioned to her how cold my hands were getting. That lovely person returned a little later and gave me a pair of gloves. I was so cold that she even put them on my hands and then gave me a hug. 1 want to let her know bow grateful I am and 1 thank God for such wonderful people. Ilene Hilsoo nasungs Favorite local summer activity? By trie temperature it seems clear that summer is here. What is your favorite thing to do In Bany County during the summer? This question was asked of adults volunteering with Field Day at Lee Elementary School. H>« Haatissa Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County since 1856 PMvibr... Hastings Banner, Inc. A Divinion al J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 JOnn jacoos rreoenc Jfc wi VteaPwMt DwMwt Sisvan Jacobs GaoattHrtWawiw •NEWSROOMDavid T. Young (EdRor) Elrine QRnrt (AasMsnt Edkx) Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Fran Faverman --- 51m11 --- Karen vvuitamson, Alto: “I’m really looing for­ ward lo spending more time with my kids. Wc will do some walking, swimming but mostly relaxing." Becky Ringteka, Hastings: “My family really looks forward to going swim­ ming in Gun Lake each summer, especially when the weather is this warm." Ron Buckowing, Middleville: “I spend all summer fishing in Gun Lake and other area lakes. There are some great fishing spots in this area." John Shepard, Middleville: Wendy Ackley, Middleville: Deb DeVries, Middleville: Sandra PonaTOo KaiyUoyd Marcie Weskwer Headier Raed ■ ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Clmiid ads accepted Monday torough frtday. 8W am. to 530 pm. “We all go bicycling riding around the area including the tike trail.” “We get together and go camping all summer and swimming in the area.” "We go to the lake as much as we can.’- Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buergo Jonathan Jacobs Subacriptton Rates: $30 per year In Bany County 132 per year In adforsng countes t35 per year eteewhem POSTMASTER Send acidrm changes to: P.O Bcm B Heeangs, Ml 4W6BO802 Second Qm Poetege Paid al HeaBngs. Ml 4B0M �The HaMnge Barer - Thuraday. June S. 2005 - Paga 5 Michigan’s political games must end It’s been said that we Americans love our games, and the evidence is overwhelming. But there arc times when games shouldn’t be played, such as when public officials are conducting serious public business. Yet that 's what we continue to sec from our state government, par­ ticularly over the last three years. The latest display of gamesmanship came from the Michigan House of Representatives Monday with its announcement of a bal­ anced budget plan touted as not raising taxes, not cutting education and retaining essential services. Like an Internet spam offer or a direct mail pitch, it sounds too good to be true and probably is. Adding to the intrigue and making it more of a game rather than serious public policy is that the announcement was accompanied by House Republicans' refusal tn discuss just how this budget would be accomplished. The architects of the plan said they didn’t want the loyal opposition (Gov. Jennifer Granholm and the Democrats) to have enough time to shoot it down. If it looks like a game, acts like a game and quacks like a game, it's a game. And we, the taxpayers, stand to be the losers. Hc’ise Republicans, which include our own Gary Newell, seem more interested in winning their game with the Democrats than in solving serious problems. But don’t get me wrong. I think the Democrats would do the same if they had the chance. Once again, this goes to the heart of the matter. Both sides are spending too much time trying to outflank each other and in the process they've forgotten about the people who are paying the bill — us. They’re being paid $80XXX) a year and the best in health care ben­ efits. What are we getting in return? Good political theater and a donothing legislature. If these men and women were working for a pri­ vate business, they would have been fired long ago. Our own legislators have had a hand in the process of champi­ oning feel-good legislation that docs nothing to solve serious prob­ lems. Senator Patty Birkholz sponsored legislation to change the state bird from the robin lo the Kirtland’s warbler. Another of her cre­ ations is a law to insist «chool children say the Pledge of Allegiance every day. Newell’s most famous contribution is the gay-bashing “Defense of Marriage” act. In none of these instances does the legislation do anything to address loss of jobs, the budget crisis, education funding, or ocher serious challenges facing Michigan. And suddenly, now comes a “vote it up or vote it down” winner­ take all budget package that the public doesn't get to examine because the opposition in thepolitical game may sabotage it Some aspects of the budget proposal began to trickle into the pub­ lic debate Tuesday when it was reported one pan would include end­ ing all welfare payments to those haven’t gotten jobs. On the surface that sounds good, but it picks on the most vulnerable in our society, children, and forces them into abject poverty. But it's a good move in the game because poor women and their children are the least like­ ly voters. It’s way past time for Michigan Democrats and Republicans to stop trying to outdo each other and get down to the business of work­ ing together for what’s good for the people. Wc saw Senator John McCain and a coalition of moderate Democrats and Republicans in Washington work together to end the filibuster over judges. Their actions took courage because they’ve absorbed a lot of heat. Yet the gridlock finally was broken by the compromise. It’s this kind of statesmanship that’s needed in Michigan. And we, the voters, must band together and insist our lawmakers give us our money's worth in Lansing. If the two chambers continue their foolish political theater and gamesmanship, then I will shed no b*vs if me Unicameral Michigan, or “Fire the Senate" movement gtia enough signatures and then eliminates 38 of our state lawmakers. Tbsy will have deserved being fired. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Some reflections on the 118th HHS alumni banquet To the editor: I’m reporting what the 118th annual alum­ ni banquet at Hastings High School was real­ ly like to a person who's been out of school for 64 years and I wonder how many will agree with me. I don’t remember a letter to the editor on this subject over the years. First and foremost, I had mentioned to dif­ ferent people ast year how I felt about the meal. Who wants chicken breast with skin covered with glaze? The meal must have been a money maker for the caterer, Earl Cooklin. who has the high school locked up, so why should he worry? 1 hope he paid the food service staff and the kids from the Excel Cub. Maybe the meal should be put up for bid. I always like to see the more important people take up more time introducing the dis­ tinguished alumni than they do in their own comments. Larry and Earlene Baum deserved to be honored, as did her father, Earl McMullin. They have put their money where some of the area's wheels have only put their voices. They put up the money, not “you put it up and I’ll match." Hastings has been good to local factories with tax abatements, etc. They give back your own money and then brag about it We have these stores on Main Street that can make a name for giving instead of taking. You know, good publicity. This is the same high school that said “no" to prayer at graduation. Thank God the stu­ dents took over and did it anyway! A letter writer to the Banner said prayer shouldn't be part of graduation, but I thought majority rules. The Democrats practice the si*me thing as long as the Republicans cave in. The ungodly cowards at i!*e American Civil Liberties Union all should be hung. Think of what a fraction of 1 percent can do to the pop­ ulation of the United States. Somehow they get reimbursed for their trials against humans. I have written before, but you don’t hear of those people by name. Stand up if you are so proud. In fact, I doubt if you ever enlisted in the armed forces. Enjoy the freedom we have because your offspring aren't to enjoy! The ungodly ACLU is right out in front fighting the terrorists. They have to be stopped. Even Boy Scouts aren’t safe with them around. Where L our country going? So Grand Rapids canceled the Gus Macke r basketball tournament. I say they should have gone ahead with it and shot on sight any gun play. The 3Ks kept order pretty good years back. I believe I have heard that black is beau­ tiful also. Thank God the state police are out there. “Click It or Ticket” said how many com­ plaints, arrests and tickets for not using seat belts last weekend. Don’t tell me that 911 doesn’t favor the Campground has firewood monopoly To the editor: Imagine my surprise that there is total con­ trol over campers at one local campground. This is what 1 don’t get... my father sells campfire wood for a very reasonable price for the amount he sells, yet he had some young gentleman, who stopped in and bought a half face cord for $20. These campers were from Indiana, staying in one fellas parent's trailer. Here's the kicker... this campground has a sign posted by the DNR in which campers can purchase wood locally and not bring wood from home. However, this camp­ grounds officials had a fit because these young men got wood from us for a mere $20 and they made the men bring back the wood. What the campground really wanted was to require their campers to buy the little measly bundles of wood, which by the way go for extortionist prices of between $2 and $5 a bundle. So why have the DNR sign and then turn around to extort money out of campers for such pitiful amount of wood? Whatever hap­ pened to “freedom of choice” to buy one's wood outside the campground but yet inside the county where the campground is? It sounds like a little dictatorship to me. Also, this goes for all over, a message to all store owners that sell bundles. Your prices arc considered too high for that small amount you sell! I don't care what your excuses are. A majority of that “poor quality" wood does come from outside the county. Consumers it is our duty lo vote with our dollars and say “no" to the prices and “yes" to choice. All campers should boycott buying this inferior wood at all campgrounds and stores until those prices come down. Sandra Brimmer, Hastings FSA County Committee nominations accepted The Farm Service Agency' is accepting nominations for candidates to serve on the local FSA County Committee to represent Local Administrative Area 1 made up of Thomapple, Irving, Yankee Springs. Rutland. Orangeville. Hope, and Prairieville town­ ships. The nomination period is from June 15 to Aug. 1. FSA County Committees have a role in the decision making process for commodity, price support, loans, payments, conservation and disaster programs and other important agricultural issues in their farming communi­ ty To hold office as an FSA County Committee member, a person must meet the basic eligibility requirements described below: • Participate or cooperate in a program administered by FSA. • Be eligible to vote in a county committee election. • Reside in the LA A in which the-person is a candidate. This year the townships of Thomapple. Irving. Yankee Springs, Rutland, Orangeville. Hope and Prairieville will elect a representative. Nomination forms must be received in the County FSA office or postmarked by Aug. I. Voting takes place between Nov. 4 and Dec. 5. More information on the elections, includ­ ing the nomination form, is also available at local FSA County offices 1611 S. Hanover St.. Hastings, or on line at: http^/www. fsa.usda.gov/pas/publicati6ns/elections/Defa uit.asp state police over the Barr) County Sheriff’s Department. The 911 program is run by an ex-state cop. An ex-state cop now is employed in the prosecutor’s office. The con­ servation officers always had a different mind set. so now I know how the state police have adopted same. Donald W. Johnson. Middleville Everyone should be allowed to pray To the editor: i How sad in our own small town of Hastings, having the high school choose to not allow prayer during graduation. I can hardly believe that just because some of the kids questioned why it wi? necessary, they chose not to allow prayer. Have the educators forgotten, these are young inquisitive minds? Are they so in con­ trol that just by questioning the adults, it changes a tradition that has been around for decades? Are we raising our children to know there is a God in charge of this world, even in the school, whether we pray there, have the Lord’s prayer displayed, or any otter type of symbolic tasks or items? Even if you don't believe in the same God that I do. you can pray to the one you wor­ ship. You can participate in the moment of silence, if not the prayer. There are a lot of other options than just not praying al all. These high school children need role models, not adults who cower to their every whim, even if it is not in their best interest. Hooray for those who were brave enough to pray anyway and give God the glory He deserves for getting these kids this far! They need prayer for the tough road ahead too! Kelly Brinkert, Gun Lake Unsold garage sale items create mess To the editor: The town-wide garage sales are fun for a lot of people, but some people took their left­ over garage sale items to the Goodwill trailer at the back of the Felpausch lot. Signs are posted asking people not lo leave items when the paid attendant is not there. What a mess many people left at this person’s workplace. Three trailer loads worth of garage sale items were left out in boxes, etc. The paid attendant had to come to her workplace and clean up all of the mess creat­ ed by these people who dumped their garage sale items there. It rained throughout the weekend. The workers had to work in the rain until 9 p.m. to clean up all of this mess in the parking lot. Everything had to be thrown away. How would you like to arrive at your workplace on Monday morning and have that mess to clean up? Lisa Minnich, Hastings Library is selling priceless product To the editor: “Everybody lives by selling something." Robert Louis Stevenson once said. If local businesses sold world peace would you buy any? What about inner peace? What about happiness, joy of experience, health, empathy, awareness, understanding, responsi­ bility. authentic creativity or even love? Where should these things be found? Now ask yourself, what is the intention or purpose of a public library? What are they selling? If you take the time to consider your val­ ues. your core purpose for even being here on this Earth, you might choose to invest your dollars into entities whose deepest desire is to provide you with what you didn’t even knev.’ you could have. You might choose to invest in individuals, businesses and entities whose vision was a vision of the future, a vision where your creativity is enabled by your sur­ roundings, a vision where an idea easily becomes reality, a vision of you enjoying life. The choice of which entities you support, because they support the healthy vibrance of your community and the values you would like to see your children expressing in life, is yours. What do you really want for your chil­ dren, for your community, and your world at large? The only way the government, shop­ ping centers or any other entity will ever begin to “sell” world peace, inner peace, hap­ piness, joy of experience, health, love empa­ thy. awareness, honest, responsibility and authentic creativity is if the market demands it This choice is also yours. Consider who in your community is committed to “the sharing in common” that makes a community. As a consideration, you might take this moment to remind yourself that someone in your community has stepped up to the plate to guarantee a 400% return ca your investment in a (Hastings) community public Fbrigy. Opportunities liks that don’t kr-jck every day. Invest wisely. Joe Wilkinson Hastings Shoplifting misunderstanding embarrassing To the editor: On Friday, May 27, my husband and I were in a local grocery store where they had a Labatt beer display with a contest My hus­ band had asked me to fill out a ticket for him. I did this and then realized there was no place to put the completed ticket. He asked and was told it was a mail-in contest, so pulled off an extra ticket so I could send in a darker copy than what 1 had there. I was pushing the cart toward the checkout while I put the tickets into my purse. As put them away, I realized that I hadn’t put my. hand lotion back where I kept it and 1 didn't want to chance losing it, so I was fiddling with that as well. I looked up to see a woman in a handicapped shopping cart watching me. I went on down to the express lane where my husband was waiting in line. We paid for our stuff and started to leave. As we were exiting the store, I heard some­ one start yelling. "Ma’am, wait! Wait!” I turned to see who was yelling and who they were yelling at when I had two store man­ agers approach me. One, a man, stood in front of me and the other, a woman, stood beside me. They asked me if I had something that belonged to the store in my purse. I told them no. One of them said a customer had seen me put something into my purse and I told them that must have been the tickets for the Labatt contest The woman told me that I had been seen putting something into my purse by a customer. Then I remembered the lady with the handicapped shopping cart and 1 told them I knew who they meant and that she had seen me putting away my hand lotion. I was then asked if I was sure it was my hand lotion, I offered them my purse if they wanted to see for themselves and they refused After a few minutes, with customers cocting and going, they said they were sorry and icft. Anyone can see how embarrassing L'tis was. They did not ask me to come back to rn back where we could talk in private, tet instead chose to humiliate me in front of pecPie When I got home I called the store T cjrponle office to file a coinplaint I was jold that I had to undenund the store bar1. big shoplifting problem. My qnestian war and still is, don't all stores haw a shoplifting prob­ lem? Why does that give someone the right to go on what another customer thinks they saw? Why is it tint common courtesy didn't dictate the possib lity that maybe 1 was inno­ cent and should be approached privately about this matter? I was bom and raised in the Hastings ana and have shopped in that store quite often. 1 was once a temp for the company. But now? You can bet they haw lost a customer. My advice to women who absent-minded­ ly fiddle with their penes is to either avoid this particular store or keep in mind that the next one they falsely accuse could be you. Jean Morton, Nashville Graphic abortion pictures necessary To the editor: A lot of people have been complaining latey about pro-lifers showing graphic pic­ tures of aborted babies in public. In many cases, people don't want to have their young children traumatized by seeing these horribly shocking pictures. But 1 urge these folks to stop and think for a moment. Arent we often shown pictures of Nazi Holocaust victims to remind us of the horrors that occur when a government engages in mass murder? Aren't we shown pictures of blacks who were lynched in the South to remind us of the honors of racism? And aren't student drivers shown graphic pictures of car accident victims to teach them the horrible consequences of drunk driving? The answer in each case is pictures are most powerful way to get a message across. In the case of abortion, students are not told the truth in our public schools The news media refuses to show what an abortion real­ ly looks like. And even most pastors are loo timid to tackle this issue with their congrega­ tions. So pro-lifers are left with one option, lb use their First Armmdment rights to show the public exactly what abortion does to an inno­ cent little baby growing in her mother's womb. Disturbing? You bet! But here's the point: If something is so horrible that we cant even stand to look at it, perhaps we shouldn't be allowing it either. More than one million babies have been brutally murdered during the American Abortion Holocaust. Ifs time we put a nop to that. Hopefully the graphic pictures will help people realize that abortion really does kill babies — and that this crime can never be jus­ tified. Joan Jacobsen, Lake Odessa Let’s exchange Bush for Putin To the editor: After observing our honorable president and his vice president for the past four-plus years, and at the same time Mr. Vladimir Putin of Russia, it occurred to me we might try an “exchange program." I say this because I've watched: • The fiascoes is Iraq and Afghanistan and the world’s reaction. • Mr. Putin’s interview on CBS-TV. • “How much at home" George W. Bush looks during the Red Square Parade. (Prince Harry in England suffered a lot of bad public­ ity for wearing a Nazi uniform at a recent cos­ tume party.) I think Mr. Putin seems to have a more clear view of the definition of “freedom" and “democracy” than cur own president Perhaps George W. Bush should spend a year or two in the Kremlin and Mr. Putin could reside in the White House. My guess is that under this scenario, Richard Chaney would be the first to go! In 1789, after the Constitutional Convention, Benjamin Franklin was asked by a local citizen if we have a monarchy or a democracy. Mr. Franklin’s reply was, “You don’t have either. You have a representative republic, if you can keep it” It seems to me that the Bible is not the only source of prophets. Scott Smith, Delton Stay informed on local events... Subscribe to The BANNER! �Page 6 - Thursday, Jun, 9. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. Viola Davis HASTINGS - Viola Dara. =£= 106, died Friday, June 3. 2005 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. She was bom August 12. 1898 and has lived in Hastings, Nashville and Freeport. Viola is survived by her many frie.xls and her caregivers at Thomapple Manor. Graveside services will be held Thursday. June 9. 2005 at 2 p.m. at the Wilcox Cemetery in Maple Grove Township. Rev. Lee Zachman officiating. Memorials can be made to Thomapple Manor. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Rond. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School I IX) a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6XX) p.m.; Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E. Main Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev. Ft Lavery. Pastor. Phone 795-9030. Sunday Maas 8:30 p.m. Fint Friday Holy Hour ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson Father Al Russell. Pastor. Saturday Mass before Mass. Rosary Prayer 30 minutes before Mass ajn. and 11XX) a m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Rond. Hastings. Mich. 49058 Senior Pastor Rev Wm Clayton Garrison. Service and IIXX)ajn. 4 6fl0p.m. (Small gioups on 1st and 3rd Sunday p.m. Classes, 700 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. MI 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 945-2654 Worship Services: Sunday. 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School. 9:30 a.m. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion.- 315 Broadway and W. Center St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe III. Rector Mr. F. William Voetberg, Director of Music. a.tn. CWldrcn’i Nursery Available at 10 a.m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11XX) a_m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7 XX) p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11XX) ajn.; Evening Service at 600 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Summer Hours: Sunday Worship 10 ajn.; PO. Box 63. Hasungs. Ml 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED!METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpole. Sunday morning worship service 9.45 am. Nursery provid­ ed. Sunday evening “New Beginnings" starts at 5:15 with meal. 5:30 adult small group, youth group, kids dub. 6:30 praise service. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at Thursday noon Seme. Meals. Men’s group 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 pjn. Christ’» Quilters. Bible Study Thursdays 7-15. Choir Thursdays exploring spiritual gifts Bible study. Church website: coun- FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hasting*. Pastor Dave Wood Sr - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 a.r». Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 ajn.. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7 XX) p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pjn.. Awana. Sr. and Jr High Youth, Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on ‘ tOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Tunc Fellowship and Faithful Men. WOODLAND UNITED METHODLST CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchippersDeMumer. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. • Sunday School 10:30 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a-m. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Ro. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary­ Treasurer. Linda Cobb. Office I pm. Sun. Morning: ±30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sen. evening service 6 pet; Son Shine Preschool (ag-.i 3 A 4); Tues.. Thun. from 9-1130 am. 12:00-2:30 pm; Wed. 6-8pm Pioneer Club (Gr K-5) (evening meal at 6 pm); Wed. 6-8 pm Middle School Youth A Sr. High Youth; Wed. 7 pm - Prayer Mtg SI. TIMOTHY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 9800 East BC Avenue, Richland. MI 49083. Phone 269-629-9436 9:30 ajn. "This is my body given of me.’ (Luke 22:19 NIV). Come share in the weekly Holy Communion - accepting Christ and being united with Him, sur- we may know His will and walk in wooded setting, north of Richland on BC Avenue, between M-43 and Gull Lake Drive. AU hnpti«rf pne in me nory cncnansi. we believe that Christianity is a faith of inclusion, not exclusion. Episcopalian - just a believer. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E State Rd. (Corner of State Rd. and Boltwood St across from Tom’s Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. A Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nursery provided services 8:45 and 11:00 a.m. Kids for Christ, It XX) ajn. Worship eral adult elective; Sunday Evening Service 6XX) p.m. Tteeaday: 10X» a.tn.. SCAMPS Florence G. Appleby HASTINGS - Florence G. Appleby, age 91. of Hastings passed away al her home on Tuesday. May 31. 2OU5. Florence was born on March 15, 1914 at the Giddings farm. While Creek Rd.. Sand Lake, the daughter of Tracy and Ethel (Dodge) Giddings. She attended the one-room Johnson school house and graduated Sand luike High School in 1931. After graduation. Florence attended business college, later moving to Detroit and taking a secretarial position. It was there that she met the love of her life, her fly-boy, Paul. They were curried in 1937. and in 1965 moved lo Northville, with their sons Mark and Chris. Suffering with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) from 1954. Florence was finally diagnosed with it in I960. She and Paul lived in Northville until 1983. then retired lo Hastings, where Paul contin­ ued to love and care for his wife until herdeath in April of 200 1. Paul’s hard work and investments provided well for Florence, allowing her to remain in her home until her death. Florence loved nature, birds, gardening, typing volumes of letters and notes on her old manual Underwood typewriter, and especial­ ly reading her Bible. An inspiration to all who knew her. she was an ange! on earth and a fighter to the end. Her suffering ended on May 31st. and now she walks with the Lord and her Paul. Mrs. Appleby is survived by sons, Mark (Brenda) Appleby of Hastings. Christopher (Judith) Appleby of Lake Odessa; grandchil­ dren, Benjamin Appleby, Ohio, Hillary Appleby, Hastings. Jcssi Appleby. Virginia, Kally (John) Prewitt. Tennessee, and two great grandchildren She was preceded in death oy her parents; her brother, Alfred Giddings; husband, Paul; and grandson. lian Appleby. Services were held Wednesday, June 8, 2005 at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Verta Giddings officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www. wrenfuneral-home-com). Joni Ann Beckwith b HASTINGS - Joni Ann Beckwith, age 44, of Hastings, died Saturday. May 28, 2005 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. Joni was bom on January 5. 1961 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Edward and Norma (Baker) Wheeler. Joni attended school in Dowling. Middleville and Maple Valley. She was married to Ronald K. Beckwith on December 27, 2000. She was employed at the Lacks Corporation in Grand Rapids. Joni grew up on a farm for the most part, where she developed her love for animals. She was an avid outdoors person, enjoying hunting, pontoon boating. She had a deep compassion for people and their needs. She always helped in any way she could. Joni is survived by her husband. Ron; mother and step-faiher. Norma and William Blair of Hastings; father. Edward Wheeler of Newport Richie. Florida; sister. Jayne Hollis of West Palm Beach, Florida; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Services were held Friday. June 3. 2005 at Wren Funeral Home with Elder Richard L. Blair officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County 911 System. Arrangements were being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wrenfunerai-home, com). SAINTS ANDREW * ANGLICAN CHURCH i 2415 McCann Rd. (Irving). Rl Rev David T. Hustwick Rector Sunday Service Times 9:15 ajn. Morning Prayer. 11.-00 a_m. Holy Commun-km. Wednesday 600 services using the traditional 1928 more information and Holy Day service times call (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory 948-9327. Visit our website at http://www.churcbmail rtrcvhustwick® GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Tune before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, aduh small group ministry, leader­ ship training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Sptnt-filled vhurch. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M­ 66 south of Aufti Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise A Worship 10:30 ajn.. 6.00 pan.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616­ 731 5194 or 1-517-852-1806. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623­ 5400 Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Staffer. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10.30 am. Shirley Hughes . GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Anton. Pastor. Friday. June 10 6:30-10:00 p.m. Rock Group; Middle School Campout. Saturday. June 11 - 800-1100 a.m. Property Committee Wortbee. 6:30 pm. Stockholders Sunday. June 12 - 8.00 A 1000 a.tn. Holy Communion. Monday. June 13 - 5:30-9.30 p.m. Bell of Faith Outing Tuesday. June 14 p.m. Holy Communion: 7 X)0 p.m. ClnwRanM- HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9XX) a.m.-Noon and IXXX-3XX) p.m. morning worship hours: 9:30 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshments. 11XX) Traditional Worship Sen ice. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15. 9J0 and 11 ajn. Chancel Choir rehearsal n Wednesdays at 7 pm.. Thursdays at 6:30 p.m_ FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor Sunday Services - 900 a.m. Tradhtonal Worship Services; 10:00 a.m. Coffee Hom; 10:10 ajn. Church Worship Services. Nursery care is provided for both services! Visit us online at www.fpcofh.org and hop:/ PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Delton. MI 49046 • ^69-671-4193. Pastor. Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 a.m; Worship Service 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescriptions" 118 S. Jefferson-915-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hartings, Michigan ianblogsp HASTINGS - Shirley J. Hughes, age 70. of Hastings, died Tuesday. May 31. 2005. at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Hughes was bom on May 10,1935 in Hastings, the daughter of William and Thelma (Kennedy) Hackney. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1953 from Hastings High School. She was married to Donald G. Hughes on Sept. 12, 1953. Shirley’s employment included True Value Hardware, Thomapple Manor, Parkview Motel, the former Hughes Coffee Shop, owned and operated lhe former S&H Paper Party Store in Hastings. She was a member of the Hastings Hobby Club, enjoyed camping, cooking and flower gardening. Mrs. Hughes is survived by her husband, Donald; sons. Randy (Judy) Hughes of Hastings and Ryan Hughes of Hastings; daughters, Rhonda (Dennis) Rennhack of Stevensville and Roberta (Tim) Wood of Hastings; nine grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents and a sister. Sharon Harrington. Services were held Friday, June 3. 2005 at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Richard D. Moore officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shirley J. Hughes Memorial Fund. Arrangements were being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wrenfuneral-home, com.) | Geraldine Johnson| NASHVI1J.E - Geraldine Johnson, age 93. passed away Wednesday. June 8. 2005 at ihomapple Manor. Services are pending at Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. MIDDLEVILLE - Helen J. Larsen, age 68, of Middleville, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2005 at Pennock Hospital. Hastings. Helen was bom on July 5, 1936 in Big Rapids, the daughter of Floyd and Pearl Maxham. She was raised and attended Big Rapids schools. She was married to Vernon E. Larsen on September 7. 1951. in Big Rapids. Helen was a homemaker, enjoyed knitting, crocheting and fishing. She was a caring, lov­ ing, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her son, Jerry L. (Nancy) Larsen of Freeport; three daughters. Judy K. (Robert) Totten of Hastings, Jennifer L. (Jerry) Schondelmayer of Dorr, and Jeanie J. Moreno of California; nine grandchildren. Mackenzie Schondelmayer. Elizabeth Schondelmayer. Timothy D. Totter. Brad D. (Ja'net) Totten, Heather (Jim) Moral, Samantha Moreno. Nicole Moreno. Dixie Ann Larsen and Luke L. Larsen; three great grandchildren. Samantha K. Totten. Tyler M. Rafferty and Ashley Moral; two sisters. Mary (Dan) Brink of Rockford. Doris Maxham of Big Rapids; two brothers. Dick (Erma) Maxham of Big Rapids and Fred (Evelyn) Maxham of Remus; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband. Vernon E. Larsen. According lo her wishes, cremation has taken place. Interment Coman Cemetery. Middleville. Graveside services were held Wednesday al 10 a.m. at the Coman Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe American Heait Association. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Deo E. ^Whitey9* Eiterline OTSEGO - Deo E. ’’Whitey" Esterline. age 77. of Otsego, died Wednesday. June 1,2005. Mr. Esterline was bom March 22, 1928 in Martin Township, the son of Charles and Esther (Bagley) Esterline. He was a lifelong resident of the area. He worked for over 35 years at the Kalamazoo Gazette and loved to farm. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. Among his many interests were reading, fishing, gardening and long country rides. Many of his recent trips were with his broth­ er-in-law Jim. On January 31. 1953 in Kalamazoo, he married June Rudge. who preceded him in death in 1997. He is survived by four children and their spouses. Bruce (Debra) Esterline, Sandy (Charles) Green. Linda (Russ) Commissaris. Mark (Robin) Esterline; nine grandchildren. Derek. Amber. Adam. Kim. Cassie, Jessica. Amanda, Andrew and Aaron; six great­ grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Jim; a sirterin-law. Sue; several nieces nephews. He was also preceded in tezdi by his parents and two siblings, Lloyd and Violet. Cremation has taken place. Burial will be at Alamo Center Cemetery. Those wishing may lewe memorials to Wings of Hope Hospice. Envelopes are avail­ able at Winkel Funeral Home. Otsego. HASTINGS - Margaret Lord, age 83. of Hastings, died Friday, June 3. 2005 at Hastings Tendercare. Mrs. Lord wtts bom on May 29, 1922 in Alamo Tow>uhip, Allegan County, the daughter of Stewart and Winifred (Kitzmiller) Brownell. She was raised in Plainwell and rural Barry County areas and attended schools there, graduating in 1939 from Hastings High School. She went on to attend Western Michigan University, receiv­ ing a degree in education. She was married to Robert J. Wilcox on June 21, 1941 and he died September 29. 1968. She married Lester R. Lord on August 2,1969. Margaret's teaching career spanned five years in Barry County Rural Schools and in the Southwestern United States. She was a licensed beautician and taught cosmetology for a few years. For over 30 years she worked in the insurance business with the former Wilcox Agency in Hastings. She was a past leader and instructor k the Thomapple Garden Club, member and teacher in the MSU/Barry County Extension Service, long-time 4-H leader teaching gar­ dening both flower and vegetables, indoor and outdoors cooking teacher, long-time flower show judge; ceramic’s participant, instructor and show judge. Mrs. Lord is survived by her husband, Lester, daughter, Carol (Larry) Burd of Jacksonville, Florida; sons. Robert (Rebecca) Wilcox of Hastings and William Wilcox and companion Cheryl McWhinney <rf Hastings; step-son, Robert (Janet) Lord of Hastings; step-daughter, Yvonne (Richard) Allen of Hastings; 10 grandchildren; nine great grand­ children; brothers. Jack Brownell of Hastings and Stan (Kale) Brownell of Middleville; sis­ ter, Jean (Jack) Erway of Shoals, IN; nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents and first husband. Robert Wilcox. ■ Visitation will be held Friday, June 10. 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, June 10. 2005 at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Watterly officiating. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery in Plainwell. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice, Alzheimer's Disease Foundation or McCallum United Brethren in Christ Chui ch. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www. wrenfuneral-home.com). �The Hastings Bannei — Thursday, June 9. 2005 — Page 7 Alice M. Newton GIRL Elizabeth Kate bom on April 26.2005 at 4:01 a.m. Weighed 7 lbs. 15 ozs. 20 inch­ es long. Parents are Gordy and Kerry Possehn of Lake Odessa. HASTINGS - Alice M. Newton, age 87. of Hastings, died Friday, April 3, 2005 at Hastings Tendercare. She was bom December 7, 1917 in Grand Ledge, the daughter of Fabian (Fred) and Elizabeth (Fabian) Sebastian. She graduated from high school in 1935 and later went on to college to cam a LPN degree. She worked at various hospitals in Niles and Battle Creek and Hastings. Alice lived in Nashville, Chiu lotte, Kalamazoo, and Augusta. She enjoyed square dancing, fishing, gardening and can­ ning pickles. She married Ellsworth Newton September 5,1938 and be preceded her in death on April 8, 2004. Also preceded in death was a brother, Julius Sebastian; three sisters, Helen Albanie. Agnes Redinger, and Bernice Cazar. Alice is survived by a son, Fred Newton of Hastings; daughters. Sandra (Jeny) Wedel of Augusta, Elizabeth Axel of Ft Lauderdale, Florida; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren; sisters, Edna Baldwin, Margaret Winbiel. and Fran Beura. No services will be held. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Memorials can be made to a charity of ones choice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Fern C. Tischer TISCHER—Fem C. Tischer. aged 93, of Lake Odessa, went Home to be with her Lord on Wednesday afternoon, June 1,2005. Fem was a long-time resident of the Lake Odessa area and had resided at Emerson Manor since 1994. She had been a faithful and devoted member of the Lake Odessa Grace Brethren Church for over 55 years; she joyfully served wherever she was called. Fem loved music and accompanied several groups throughout the years. She enjoyed the Emerson Manor Bible Club, had been a member of the Alto Garden Club, and served as the treasurer of the Carlton Center School Board. Fem is survived by her children. Janet (Joseph) Okrei of Gaylord, Linda (Arnold) Erb of Lake Odessa. Ann Marie (Paul) Karrar of Hastings, and Corwin (Kay) Tischer of Lake Odessa; many grandchildren and great grand­ children; her beloved church family, and her many dezj frienda at Emerson Manor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald; parents, John and Mabel Smith; and son, Cameron Tischer. The funeral service was held at the Koops Funeral Chapel on Saturday. June 4. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Odessa Grace Brethren Church or the Lakewood Community Ambulance. GIRL, Madeline Ann Traver, weight 8 lbs. 8 ozs., 20 1/2 inches long, bom to Stacey (Martin) and Jeffery Traver, bom at William Beaumont Hospital in Warren on May 10, 2005. Grandparents are Ron and Ann Martin of Hastings, Julie Hage of Grosse Point, Frank and Lorraine Traver of Marine City; great grandparents are Bob and Joan Baines. GIRL. Abeni May Gardner, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 23. 2005 at 8:12 a.m. to Cortney Gardner of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Nicholas Andrew, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 25, 2005 at 7:16 a.m. to Jody and Matthew Jones of Dowling. 8 lbs. 7 1/2 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Janesa Lynn Hasman, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 24, 2005 at 1:39 p.m. to Tanna L. Moore and Charles G. Hasman of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Haylee Jade Planck, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 22, 2005 at 12:41 p.m. to Scott Planck and Amy Henney of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 1 oz. and 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, Payton Thomas, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 21, 2005 at 6:26 tm. to Matt Williamson and Emily Force of Wayland. Weighing 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Harringtons to celebrate 60th wedding anniversary Dunkelberger-Woodmansee Georgette G. Dunkelberger and Steven L. Woodmansee, along with their children. Stephanie, Brandon and John would like to announce their engagement. The bride-elect is a graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed at Kathy’s Kitchen. The groom-elect is a graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed at Hastings Area School Systems. A June 18, 2005 wedding will be held. The former Joyce Leinaar and Marvin Harrington of Delton. Michigan will be cele­ brating their 60th wedding anniversary with a family dinner. They married Friday, June 13, 1945 in Delton. Mich. Their children and spouses are Dennis and Gloria Harrington of Delton and Jim and Diane Adams of Richland. They have four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mr. Harrington retired from Clark Equipment of Battle Creek and Mrs. Harrington retired from the Delton School System. Mains to celebrate silver wedding anniversary Eldon and Thea Main will celebrate their 25th anniversary on June 14. 2005. Their daughter Amanda and family will host an open bouse at Hope Township Hall on Jun* 26.2005 from 2 to 4 p.m. No please. BOY, Nickolas Matthew, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 20, 2005 at 5:44 p.m. to Dan and Becky Pennington of Portland. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and was 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Jared Leroy Merrifield, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 21. 2005 at 10:13 p.m. to Jason and Chantal Merrifield of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 0 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Denver Allen, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 21, 2005 at 1:53 a.m. to Alan and Jennifer Brill of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 1/4 inches long. BOY, Damien Austin Green, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 22, 2005 at 3:41 p.m. to Klare Brown and Chad Green of Middleville. Weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Phillip Levi, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 24. 2005 at 5:53 p.m. to Christian and Jami Butler of Grandville. Weighing 8 lbs. 14 ozs. and 21 inches long. Smith-Geiger Eric James Ansorge, San Antonio. Texas and Janette Elayne Jennings, Nashville. Rick Leroy Ogden. Hastings and Nancy A. Fryer, Grand Rapids. Randy Scott Peabody. Middleville and Keri LeAnne Middleton. Middleville. Erik Martin Hmymn. Wayland and Dawn Erene Hansford, Hastings. Steven Lyle Woodmansee. Hastings and Georgette Gay Dunkelberger, Hastings. Christopher Daniel Rush. Wayland and Cheryl Ann Barnes, Wayland. Ronald Alan Dean Sr., Hastings and Vicki Lyn Mix, Hastings. Juan Carlos Galindo Cruz. Wayland and Amber Lynn Moore, Wayland. Michael James Behrendt, Plainwell and Amber Nicole Kulppi. Plainwell. Troy Alan Price, Battle Creek and Tammy Kay Bumford, Hastings. Derick Mathew Beard, Dowling and Marlaian Rae Eunice Irving, Delton. Jay Thomas Campbell. Hastings and Brooke Nicole Erickson. Springhill. Fla. Steven Timothy Sheldon. Prudenville and Denise Marie Rose Beausoleil, Hastings. Hunts to celebrate golden wedding anniversary Because you have shared in their lives by your friendship and love, the children and grandchildren of Pauline and Hubert Hunt invite you to join them for a potluck picnic on Saturday, (he twenty-fifth of June two thou­ sand and five. Luncheon served at noon. Charlton Park Pavilion, 2545 South Charlton Park Road. Hastings, Michigan. ' Please bring table service and a dish to pass. Cake and drinks provided. The family have requested no gifts, please. Tanya Smith and Brian Geiger are pleased to announce their engagement. Tanya is the daughter of Terry and Satan Smith of Shepherd and Brian is the son ef Terry Geiger of Lansing and Jan DeYoung of Gun Lake. Tanya is a 1995 graduate of Shepherd High School and a 1999 graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in human resources. She is currently employed as a staffing specialist for Manpower. 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Members of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) are now expected to make their reservations with Mary Grant at Saranac for the June 15 joint meeting with Montcalm County members. This involves a free meal. Who can beat that? The historic village on the campus of Montcalm Community College is the attrac­ tion. See your latest newsletter for details. The Ionia County VFW Council and Auxiliary will meet Tuesday. June 14. at Portland. The Clarksville Library is closely affiliated with that entity of Saranac, with identical pro­ grams on different days. Their immediate coming events include Lori Petersen, harpist, appearing at the Clarksville Village Hall Thursday. June 16 al 10 a.m.. the reading club with the theme “Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds Thursday. June 23 at 1 p.m. and again on July 21. The Ionia Conservation District will be host for a walking tour of the Kamer Blue Butterfly Right Tour from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Rat Game River Area on Long Lake Road near Belding on Saturday. June 11. The spring issue of lhe newsletter of the Ionia County Genealogical Society had an interesting article about the escape of German war prisoners who were housed in a barricad­ ed area at the Lake Odessa Canning Company. It relates how in 1944 the five pris­ oners escaped and were later captured near the Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church by Deputy George Cowles. He had found tracks on his farm in Campbell Township like those found at the scene of the escape and with help from his son and a neighbor they followed the tracks to a clump of elderberry bushes on the Burleigh farm south of the church. The Ionia County Historical Society will open the Blanchard House for tours from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday afternoons through Aug. 28. This fine example of Italianate architecture is a treasured gem for lhe county. It is unusual in the number of rooms. Most houses of that vin­ tage are divided into many small rooms. The Blanchard House has few rooms which are rather spacious. It is decorated and furnished in authentic style for the building year. Beauty bushes have reached their prime stage. Any such bush makes a fine back­ ground for pictures of the graduate or dad on his day. or a bridal couple. There are fine specimens at the Jeff Engle home on Woodland Road, at the Thomas Allen home farther north near Brown Road, behind Linda Kimmel's beauty shop/counseling office next to the Union Bank parking lot and in some yards, on side streets such as Johnson Street and Fifth Avenue. The threatened weather forecast for Sunday arrived a bit later than predicted. Most after­ noon events on Sunday could be carried out on schedule, but the high winds arrived soon after five o’clock. At Carlton Center near Andrus Road, the Landon/Mesecar/Barcroft bam was flattened at about 5:30. Next door, a travel trailer on the property of the Frances was overturned. Also, part of the Barcroft lawn swing flew over the fence and landed near the (former) Grange Hall/antiquc shop. Vacation Bible School is being held evenings this week at Central United Methodist Church. Several other churches are Health Line by Scott B. Brasseur. M.6. • • 1005 West Grein Street t’ast'int’s \ ichigan 4 >058 telephone: 269 945 2-119 Internal Medicine FIBROMYALGIA I seem to hurt all over sometimes. How would I know If I have Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by fatigue, widespread pain in your muscles, ligaments and tendons, and multiple tender points - places on your body where slight pressure causes pain. Although fibromyalgia does not get worse with time nor is it crippling or life-threatening, it probably will never disappear completely. The signs and symptoms can vary, depending on the weather, stress, physical activity or even just the time of day. Some of the symptoms include widespread pain and stiffness, fatigue and sleep disturbances, changes in bowel habits with cramping and bloating, headache and facial pain and heightened sensitivity to odors, noises, lights and touch. The specific cause of fibromyalgia is unknown. Doctors believe a number of factors may contribute to developing fibromyalgia which include chemical changes in the brain, sleep disturbances, psychological stress, trauma and infections. Diagnosing fibromyalgia is difficult because there isn't a single, specific diagnostic test that detects it. Before being given a diagnosis of fibromyalgia, your doctor is likely to run a number of blood tests and x-rays, inly to have the results come back normal. The tests may actually uncover another diagnosis causing these symptoms such as low thyroid, other muscle diseases or multiple sclerosis. Treatment is often directed at improving your general health by eating right, exercising, improving sleep, reducing stress and taking mild pain relievers. Some patients have found that Chiropractic care, Massage therapy, Osteopathy and Acupressure have helped to relieve stress and reduce pain, and some are gaining acceptance in mainstream medicine. But many complementary and alternative medicine practices remain unproved because they haven’t been adequately studied. Muscle relaxers, anti-anxiety and anti-depressants agents have also been used with some success. Scott Brasseur, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician lor medical advise before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. having the same annual event very soon. The Ionia County Church of Christ on Jordan Lake Road near lhe freeway is one such. Eleven ladies of Central UMC had a sewing bee Tuesday to make school bags for children in other countries. They will be filled with supplies such as crayons, paper, ruler and erasers. At the annual conference held Iasi week at Calvin College, local delegates for die four United Methodist churches in lhe Lakewood district attended. Among the ordinands were two young men from nearby. Andrew Croel, son of Bruce and grand-nephew of Elizabeth Croel Jansen, who taught at Woodland Elementary, was one who has completed Asbury Seminary. He will be appointed to the Dimondale and Grovenburg churches. John Gerrits Kasper, former manager of Sid’s Rower Shop (Sid Kasper), is another who left his position in the family business to attend seminary. He. too. has been appointed to a church in West Michigan. "Jesse," the handsome hand-carved goose Historical Society annual meeting set The Barry County Historical Society is planning its annual meeting Thursday evening. June 16. ar the Hastings Elks Club. The evening will start with a potluck sup­ per at 6pm. The meeting is open to the public and everyone attending is asked to bring thenown table service and a dish to pass. Attendees also are asked to bring new or likenew items for a silent auction. "Jesse." the handsome hand-carved goose, will be present. Raffle tickets for him will be available, as well as for the other prizer World War II veterans books will also be on hand for purchase. Business at the 7p.m. meeting will include election of officers for the coming year. History Preservation Association's picnic planned for June 14 The History Preservation Association of Barry County will have its picnic and annual meeting Tuesday. June 14, at 6:30 p.m., at the main pavillion at Fish Hatchery Park, Hastings. Those planning to attend are asked to bring their own table service and one.dish to pass. Meat and beverage will be provided free by the association. The annual meeting and election of offi­ cers for 2005-2006 will be held after the meal. The association also will accept from peo­ ple who have information, photos, biogra­ phies. etc., they would like to have included in the new Barry County history book the non-profit organization is compiling to pub­ lish and release next December. Those who have biographies, information, material ard photos they would like to turn in should bring them to the meeting. The group is allowing biographies of up to 600 words about a family or individual who has lived or is now living in Barry County, plus two pho­ tos, to be published for free in lhe book­ length history. The deadline is June 15. Orders will be taken that evening for the history book, which will cost $55 each, plus Michigan sales tax of $3.30, and if books are lo be mailed, $7 for postage and handling will be collected. For an additional $6 a name can be embossed on the cover. Only the number of books pre-ordered before publishing will be printed. For those unable to attend the picnic and meeting who would like to order a Barry County history book or learn more about the History Preservation Association, write to Barry County History Book Project. History Preservation Association of Bary County. P.O. Box 705. Hastings. MI 49058. They can also call 269-945-3376. Friendly snitch Dear Annie: Several months ago, one of our neighbors (Ill call him "Bill") accidental­ ly destroyed some property belonging to another neighbor who was out of town at the time. Bill did not inform lhe neighbor of the damage, but he did tell my husband. This did not seem fair to me. So. several weeks after the neighbors returned home. I knocked on their door and told them what had happened, under condition of anonymity. However, confidence was breached and when they contacted Bill, somehow my name was in the mix. Bill did the repair work with a martyred attitude and then called my husband (not me) and blew his top. telling him dial since we were a couple, my husband was as culpable as I. Since my husband had nothing to do with telling the neighbors, it seems grossly unfair that Bill refuses to talk or interact with him ever again. How can a grown man exhibit such imma­ ture behavior, especially since he and my hus­ band used to do so many things together? Any advice on how to proceed from here, or has this friendship reached an impasse? — Disgusted in the Midwest Dear Disgusted: Why on earth would your husband want to be friends with a man who would destroy property and then lie about it, begrudge making amends to the injured party and then blame others in a vindictive snit fit? Obviously, you feel responsible for the impasse, so tell your husband you are gen­ uinely sorry there is a rift. Any repairing of the relationship, however, will have to be up to Bill. Meanwhile, be as polite and civil as you would with any neighbor. Dim eatery Dear Annie: Last night, my husband pulled a humiliating stunt. We were seated in the lounge of a lovely restaurant, waiting for our dinner companioi.s. It seems the nicer the atmosphere, the darker the establishment. "David" reached for the wine list and, with aplomb, took out a pen flashlight from his jacket, stating. "Well, finally, I can see what I am reading." When the waiter arrived lo take our order, I tried to joke about the flashlight, but I was mortified. Later, when our friends arrived, he again dragged out the flashlight in order to read the menu. To my disdain, our friends asked if they could borrow it My guess is that this could be the result of his recently ordering a S200 bottle of wine because he could not read the wine list. Any alternative suggestions? — Valley Village Dear Valley: Actually, we admire your hus­ band's willingness not to be intimidated. There is nothing wrong with pulling out a lit­ tle light if you are having difficulty reading, and rest assured, the other patrons arc not cas­ tigating you for it Restaurants often use dim lighting because it seems cozier, but it also means you can't see if the silverware is clean. Instead of being embarrassed, consider it an amusing idiosyncrasy. You’ll feel better. Bum the flag Dear Annie: There is a house in my neigh­ borhood with a ragged American flag hang­ ing in the front yard. It is so tattered and tom that it makes me sad. I don't know the residents, so I left an anonymous note stating the flag needs replac­ ing. When that yielded no results. I left guide­ lines about the proper treatment of the flag, but still nothing. There is no local ordinance about flag treatment, but it doesr't seem right for such blatant disrespect to continue. Any ideas? - Mystified in Mississippi Dear Mystified: When a flag is so tattered that it can no longer be cleaned and presenta­ ble. it should be burned. Many American Legion posts conduct such burnings at digni­ fied ceremonies on Flag Day (June 14), and you can suggest that your neighbors put the flag away until then. For more information, contact your local American ! egion Department or check their website at legion.org. carry the bags inside the house or help with my luggage. John never wants to do anything fun. He sleeps in his lounge chair or watches the weather channel for hours. I clean John s house and do his laundry. He comes to the table when 1 yell that lunch or dinner is served. And every weekend he has some new ailment to complain about. I'm beginning to think the daily calls are simply a way for him to control things. Believe me. there is no sex, so it can't be umi. He contributes absolutely nothing to the rela­ tionship. I am sad and upset, and I know I should stop seeing him, but 1 just can't seem to say no when he phones. I think it's because at my age, there is nothing and no one. What should I do? -SadOldljdy Dear Slid: Honey, you're 58. not Methuselah. It sounds as if John is feeling tired, and possibly has son^e physical ail­ ments that are beginning to lake a toll on his energy. That daily phone call may be the best he can manage. You are too young to be stuck in a one­ sided relationship where you provide 716315 and laundry service, and John is content co be treated as an invalid. Suggest that he see his doctor and find out why he suddenly is so lethargic. If nothing changes, you need to find lhe strength to move on with your life, even if that means getting a new phone number. Gun gaffe ahead? Dear Annie: Rease comment on gun safe­ ty. My husband and two teenage sons htive 18 rifles and three handguns in the house. Seven years ago. when the first rifle was bought (over my protests), they promised it would he locked up. Now, the gun cabinet sits unlocked, the boys have rifles in their bed­ rooms, and the ammunition sits in open boxes in the garage because they haven't had time to put it away. Fm told my concerns arc ridiculous. Are they? - City Girl Dear City Girl: No, your concerns are per­ fectly sensible. Even the NRA says to store guns so they are not accessible to unautho­ rized persons. Your kids have friends who could easily get to those guns and ammo without anyone's knowledge. You may have visitors with small children who think those gflns are toys. Your husband and sons arc being lazy and short­ sighted if they believe their actions can't have consequences beyond their own intentions. Insist that they shape up before there is a trag­ ic accident. Flirting fatality? Dear Annie: I have a couple of words of wisdom for "Disgruntled, Loving Husband." He was at a sporting event, and his wife thought it was fun to flirt on her cell phone with a stranger across the arena. Tell him that women outnumber men two-to-one and she can easily be replaced. - North Carolina Dear N.C.: Ouch. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net. or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at wwwxreators.com. COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. Stay informed on Lethargic liaison Dear Annie: I just turned 58. and "John" is 67. We have been seeing each other for about 10 years, and I thought he was my best friend. We live in different towns, but John would come here twice a week, and wc look turns on lhe weekends traveling to each other's place. We talk on the phone every day. When we were together, we always ale out, went to many fun places and traveled on expensive trips. In the last year. John has changed. He still calls every day, but everything else has come lo a halt. Wc never go out to eat anymore. He always wants me to come to his place on the weekend, which is about a 75-mile drive, and bring groceries so we can eat at home. I pay for most of the food, and he never offers to local events... ' Subscribe to The BANNER! Call... 945-9554 �The Hasting, Benner - Thtndey. June 9. 2005 - Page 9 Financial Furnished by MARK D. CHRIST of Edward Jones and Co Woodland Centre District #4 Are You Heading Toward Financial Independence? It's Independence Day - time for fire­ works. parades and picnics. Of course, it's enjoyable to celebrate this national holi­ day. But why not also use this occasion to think about achieving more kinds of free­ dom in your own life? Specifically, why not begin taking the steps necessary to attain your own financial independence? What are these steps? Consider the following: • Reduce your debt load - Try to do whatever you can to pay down your debts - especially the high-rate credit card debt. The more you have to pay on your credit cards or other consumer loans, the less you have to invest. • Build an emergency fund - Try to cre­ ate an emergency fund consisting of six to twelve months' worth of living expens­ es. Because you may need quick access to these funds, you'll want to put them in a liquid vehicle, such as a money market account. If you don't have an emergency fund, you might constantly end up dip­ ping into your investments to pay for big­ ticket items, such as a new appliance or a major car repair. And the more you cash out your investments for short-term needs, the slower your progress toward your important long-term investment Woodland Center School By Joyce Weinbrecht The Fourth District school was located on the south side of Section IS. one-third of a mile east of the center of the village of Woodland. This log schoolhouse was built before 1846. and was constructed of perpendicular logs. In 1849. there were two female teachers and an enrollment of 19 students reported, no student being over the age of 18. At one time there were 21 white and six Indian children in this school. Dr. Henry Carpenter taught the first term held in this school building. His son. Claude Carpenter, taught the final term before the school was reorganized and joined with the new school. The second school building used in this district was in Section 21. and was a white frame schoolhouse built in 1856 on the Israel Howell Cooper farm, on one-half acre of the northeast section of his land and the north­ west half acre of John McArthur's farm. Each man had children attending the school and each leased their property lo School District No. 4. This one-acre site was leased for a rural school of eight grades. The first record we have of this school is the district assessor's book for 1864. During this year. Lawrence Hilbert was the assessor and P. Carpenter engaged to teach the summer school, with Benjamin Vosper serving as winter teacher. Other teachers from 1865 to 1870 include Oliver Frisby; Melinda Morgan; C. R. Crosby; Mary Whee'cr, Laura Ellis; William B. Fleming; La. Houghton; William Stinchcomb; Inez Newton; Frank M. Wheeler and Morris Burton. In 1870, the schoolhouse was painted by John Rowlader at a cost of $20; new desks and a new front door were ordered and built, and some repair work done on the building. In 1876, the school board met and made a motion to purchase a new site for the remod­ eled school house for $125. In 1880, the board began discussing the building of a new schoolhouse, and after some initial objection, the motion passed in September 1881. together with a motion to raise $500 for a building fund. The trustees that year were J.W. Holmes; D.B. Kilpatrick; H.C. Carpenter, J.W. Stinchcomb; and William McArthur. They were directed to find a suitable place to bold winter school, since the present building was difficult to heat. A building committee was elected; members were L Hilbert, J.W. Holmes, D.B. Kilpatrick. AJ. Cooper and H. Stowell. In 1885, a new school was built, two sto­ ries high, 30x56 feet, and equipped with a suitable furnace. Woodland Center School (1885) School District No. 4 included Sections 15 and 16 and 21 and 22. If a student lived on the district line and on the opposite of the road, lie attended the country school in his rural district. On Sept. 3. 1883, the school board met and by a vote of 16 to 12 proposed to build a new school in the center by the summer of 1884. A motion was made to bold school for six months in the case of the upper grades and for eight months in the primary grades. The board also was directed to investigate the cost of building a two-story wooden schoolhouse. The following year, the board met again and voted tn have such a schoolhouse built, with the dimensions to be 30 by 56 feet square and a furnace included. This vote was more explicitly in favor of the project: 19 saying yes and only 4 no. It was further agreed to build for a cost of $3,000 by Oct 1, 1885. If the old school building was found to be in the way of construction, the district offi­ cers were authorized to move the old build­ ing. This was accomplished on Sept. 8.1884. At a later date it was agreed to sell this build­ ing. which dated from 1856. Members of the building committee engaged in planning the new school were William Wunderlich; D.B. Kilpatrick; Kiram Walts; L. Hilbert; C.A. Hough; and J.M. Reiser. While construction was going on. the Town Hall was rented for classroom space. tax-deferred growth of earnings, or a Roth IRA. which offers tax free earnings, provided you meet certain conditions. Also try to contribute as much as possible to your 401(k) or other employer-spon­ sored. tax-advantaged retirement plan. * Pay yourself first - After paying all your bills, you may find it hard to come up with extra money to invest for the STOCKS The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. 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We believe in building a diversified portfolio of quality stocks, bonds, and other invest­ ment vehicles - and then bolding them for the long-term. Consider selling if your investment goal, change or the invest­ ments consistently fail tc meet your needs. • Try to protect yourself irom large financial risks - Injury, illness and infir­ mity can rob you of your ability to earn income and preserve your assets. Tint's why you may want to purchase tbe appropriate protection vehicles, such ar disability insurance to replace lost income or long-term care insurance to cover the enormous costs of an extended Exxon-MoM We have fairly detailed records of this Family Dollar ■SI school's construction. Ambrose T. Cooper -25 First Financial Bancorp started building in December, 1884, on a +.06 Ford location at the south end of State Street at the -60 General Motors beginning of Franklin Street. 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The school yard But to reach that point, you will need to Wai Mart +$761 $42466 Gold was fenced in and two outhouses stood by the But by following the suggestions listed accumulate sufficient financial resources. $7.42 +$.04 back fence. above, you may speed up the journey. Consequently, you will want to try to OuVW Dow Jones Average 10,483.07 -4.41 F.F. Hilbert served as assessor for the new This entire site Copyright © 2005 contribute the maximum amount each Volume on NYSE 1.48 -100M school, and J.E Garver. Daniel Meyers, and a Edward Jones year to a traditional IRA, which provides Miss Turner were the first teachers. Records for the school’s first year of operation show that one primary teacher was employed, who taught grades first through sixth; one assis­ tant principal for grades seventh and eighth; and one principal for grades ninth and tenth. The first principal of the school was C.A. Hough. Primary classes were held in the lower level, and high school on the second floor. Students used the side walls to figure and practice on; these walls were covered with blackboard paint, which had to be re-applied each year. Paper was still quite a valu­ able commodity in those days, and slates were too small for the amount of work to be done. The first grade class learned to count to 100, to add and subtract small numbers, and in writing class used their slates to work on the letters. Reading was taught through the use of Harper's Families that could go anywhere, count on Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Dr. Morris Brown. Readers. As pupils progressed, they were taught the names of the states, and spelling, along with “As a retired Dentist. I know what it takes to provide quality healthcare, you must first truly care for people and take the time reading. to really listen to them as good communication is very important. That’s the personal care we expect and get every time from Woodland's Select School the people at Pennock. The Select School, as the name implies, was intended for the more advanced pupils, a select Dr Brasseur and the entire team at Pennock take the time to listen and to care for us not just as patients, but as friends and few scholars who wanted to fur­ neighbors. We liked Pennock so much, we moved into Pennock Village, which is right next door, and enjoy living there! ther their education. In 1878, the school charged fees of $4 for the Find out how Pennock Health Services can be your family’s part­ first class and $3 for the second. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 At Pennock, Personal Care is more than a Promise. ner for personal, professional, progressive care. To leant more or Mr. James Vosper, of Ionia, organized and taught the Select School in Woodland for 10 weeks, beginning every fall. After his tenure there the school continued under different teachers for many years. Among these teachers were George D. Barden, who practiced law in Woodland for many years before entering the Soldier's Home in Grand Rapids; Fidus E. Fish of Allegan, who was later Justice of the Peace there for some time; Emily Holmes (later Mrs. Durand Linkletter); Enoch Andrus, whose son was a principal in the Charlotte school system who caused a scandal in 1899 when he eloped with a 16-year-old pupil; Maud Murray; and Ida and Ella Cranston of Irving. Ida Cranston taught as an assistant to Enoch Andrus, and was mother of Judge Higbee, one-time judge of the Probate Court in Grand Rapids. Eugene Davenport, later Dean of Agriculture of the University of Illinois, was another teacher here. The first Select School was held in the Woodland Centre School building built by District No. 4 in 1856. Another site where the Select School was field, was the upstairs of the old Town Hall building in Woodland. Ruth Jordan Niethamer remembers that her father, Willard Jordan, talked See TIME, page 11 to find a Pennock affiliated physician, call us at (269) 945-1749. Pennock Partner, Scott Brasseur, M.D., Internal Medicine Dr. Morris and Nita Brown, Pennock Village, Hastings Pennock HEALTH . -t t>rofc«ional' Pro«r«siv( r Partners in pets°n 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings • WWW.PENNOCKHEALTH.COM 09542152 �P«ye 10 — Thursday. June 9. 2005 - The Hastings Banner NOTICE TO CREDITORS Constance M. Anderson. DOB April 21. 1932. sett­ lor of the Constance M Anderson Revocable Living Trust est. April 24. 2004, who lived at 5641 Maple Grove Rd.. Naahvfite, Ml 49073. died May 24.2005. creditors of the settlor are notified that ail claims against the trust will be forever barred unless pre­ sented to Janine S Barham Jordan or Scott A Anderson, named trustees at 5641 Maple Grove Rd.. Nashville. Ml 49073 within tour months after the date of publication of this notice 6/ /2005. STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY COU NTY TRIAL COURT FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION ANO NOTICE OF FRIEND OF THE COURT ANNUAL STATUTORY REVIEW PUBLIC NOTICE ANNUAL REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE RECORD Under Michigan law the chief family judge annuafiy reviews the performance record of the Friend of the Court The review win be conducted on or about July 1, 2005. This review is limited by law to the fol­ lowing criteria: • Whether the Friend of the Court is guilty of mis­ conduct neglect of statutory duty, or failure to carry out the written orders of the court relative to a statu«xy0uiy; • Wnefoe* the purpose of the Friend of the Court Act are being met; • Whether the duties of the Friend of the Court are being carried out in a manner that reflects the needs of the community. Members of the public may submit written com­ ments to the chief family judge relating to these cri­ teria. Send your written comments, with your name and address to: Honorable William M. Doherty Bany County Trial Court. Family Division 206 W. Court Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 wwww PUBLIC NOTICE Dale: Juno 9,2005 Permit No. MI0020575 Hastings WWTP The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality proposes to reissue a dtec.-arge permit to: the City of Hastings for the Hastings WWTP, locat­ ed at 225 North Cass Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. The permittee collects and treats municipal and industrial wastewater from the City of Hastings and Rutland Township. The applicant discharges treated wastewater to the Thomapple River, in the NW 1/4, NE 1/4, Section 18, Town 3N, Range 8W. Barry County. The draft permit includes the following modifica­ tions to the previously-issued permit: Whole Effluent Toxicity testing requirements have been added. Effluent limitations and monitoring require­ ments for Lindane and Total Copper have been removed. The final effluent limitation tor Total Mercury has been changed to 10 ng/l. which is the Level Currently Achievable based on a multiple discharg­ er variance from the water quality-based effluent limit of 1.3 ng/l, pursuant to Rule 323.1103(9) of the Michigan Water Quality Standards. Comments or objections to the draft permit received by July 11, 2005, will be considered in the final decision to issue the permit. Persons desiring information regarding the draft permit, procedures tor commenting, or requesting a hearing should contact Gamete Parker, Permits Section, Water Bureau, Department of Environmental Quality. P.O. Box 30273, Lansing. Michigan 48909. telephone: 517-335-4115. e-mail: parkerd@michigan.gov. Copies of the public notice, fact sheet, and draft permit may be obtained via the Interne! (hnpy/www.nkchigan goyftton - on the left side of the screen dick on Water. Surface Water, and NPDES Permits: then dick on ‘Permits on Public Notice" which is under the Permits banner) or at the Water Bureau Grand Rapids District Office located at Unit 10. 350 Ottawa N.W.. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503-2341. telephone: 616-356-0550 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of Prairieville Township win conduct a pubic hearing upon an appiication(s) as more fully set forth herein on June 15. 2005, com­ mencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Prairievifie Township Hal, 10115 S. Norris Road within the Township, ua toqjtfod unter the provisions of the Township Zoning Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the ftem(s) to be considered at said public hearing indude, in brief, the following: 1. The appficatton of Wallace R. Haley of the Hatey Law Firm PLC. representative tor Cingular Wireless PCS LLC. for special land use and site plan approval to allow the establishment of an approximately 190* tai wireless communications tower arid accessory structures in the PrairievSe Township Park (11274 Doster Road). The subject property is located in the T-1* ruottc uano unmet zoning ciassmcaoon. Written comment* wifi be received from any interested persons concerning the foregoing applcatkxXs) by the PrairievMe Township Cterk at the Township HaH at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said hearing. By Ordina ice and statute, the Planning Commission has the right at or following said pubic hearing to deny, approve, or approve with conditions the foregoing application^) Anyone interested in reviewing the Zoning Ordinance pertinent to the foregoing may examine a copy of the same at the Prairieville Township Hall during regular business hours of regular business day* hereafter until the time of said hearing and may further examine the same at said pubic hearing. Al interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. Prairieville Township wW provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signer* tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered al the hearing, to individuate with disabilities at the hearing upon tour (4) days’ notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuate with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairievifie Township Clerk at the address or telephone number fisted below. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION „ — t- a■ rvormajoan rricnois, uwk .1 rrainevine i ownsnip 10115 S. Norris Road Dotton, Ml 49048 (269)623-2064 0SMZ123 City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals wifi hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 21. 2005, at 7 XX) pun. in the City Hal Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 The purpose of the Public Hearing is tor the Zoning Board of Appeals to hear comments and make a determination on a variance request by David Christian, owner of 1527 North Broadway, Hastings. Michigan 49058. The applicant has requested a variance from Section 90-171(a)(1) of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, that if granted, will allow the construction of an extension of a nonconforming building. Legal description of said property is: LOT 33. OF HASTINGS HEIGHTS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. CITY OF HASTINGS. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Requests for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon live days notice to Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1 -800-649-3777. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk Robert A. Tremain A Associate*, P.C. Is a debt collector and we ar* attempting to collect a debt •nd any Information obtained wfil ba used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by JACK C HOBERT AND PAMELA J HOBERT. HUSBAND AND WIFE to WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK F.A. Mortgagee, dated June 21. 2002, and recorded on July 24. 2002 . as Instrument No. 1084336, in BARRY County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred six thousand two hundred four and 70/100 Dollars ($106,204.70), including interest at 7.000% per annum, as modi­ fied by agreement dated May 6, 2004 Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public venue, at the At Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml, al 1:00 PM on Juno 30, 2006. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: LOT 80 OF MIDDLEVILLE DOWNS NO. 4. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 41. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sate antes* determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the data of such sate. DATED: June 02. 2005 Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue. Suite 300 Birmingham, Ml 48009-6616 ATTORNEY FOR: WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK EA. Mortgagee For More Information Cal: (248) 540­ 7701 ASAP706070 6/2, 6/9. 6/16. 6/23 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt col­ lector attempting to collect a debt Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in ttie Military, ptease contact n.»r office at the number listed beto-v MO 31 GAGE SALE - Default has been med- !.*. the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Howard P. Chcpp and Nancy K. Chupp, husband and wife io NationsCredrt Financial Services Corporation, a North Carolina Corporation Mortgagee, dated July 26,1997 and recorded JJy 28. 1997 in Uber 703 Page 153 Bany County Records, Michigan and was subsequently assigned through mesne assignments to: JP Morgan Chase Bank as Trustee of the Security National Mortgage Loan Trust 2002-1. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Tntrty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-One Dollars and Twenty-Four Cents (S134.321.24) including interest 11.374% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made end provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be forectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged prem­ ises. or some part of them, at public venue, at the Bary County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday, July 7, 2005. Said premis­ es era situated in Township of Assyria. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of Section 15. Town 1 North. Range 7 West Thence East 40 rods; thence South 40 rods; thence West 40 rods; thence Norm 40 roos to tn* piece or Beginning except mat parcel of land conveyed to the Michigan State Highway Commission in deed recorded in Uber 300 on page 43. CommorJy known as 12103 M-66. Befievue Ml 49021 The redemption oeriod shall be 12 months from the date of such sate unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shafi be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: JUNE 2. 2005 JP Morgan Chase Bank as Trustee of the Security National Mortgage Loan Trust 2002­ 1, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. PC. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester HBs. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Fite No: 05-35048 ASAP706708 6/9. 6/16. 6/23, 6/30 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the forectoaing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, it any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid emount ten­ dered st sale, plus Irrtereet MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael Baird, a married man aka Michael D. Baird and Rebecca Baird, his wife, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc as nominee tor Lender. Mortgagee, dated January 9. 2004, and recorded on January 15, 2004 in instru­ ment 1120618, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due st thr date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-One And 29/100 Dollars ($147,531.29), including interest at 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM. on July 7.2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs. Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4. and the South 1/2 of Lot 2, and the North 1/? of Lot 6 of the West Gun Lake Resort Plat as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 70 The redemption period shafi be 6 months from th* date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: Juno 9. 2005 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc as nominee for Lender 30400 Telegraph Rd St* 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #057904F01 omww THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Cathy L. Hurley, a smgli woman, to WMC Mortgage Corporation, mort­ gagee. dated November 18. 2002 end recorded December 4. 2002 in Instrument Number 1092943, Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Weils Fargo Bank Minnesota. National Association, as trustee by assignment dated December 3. 2002 and recorded on May 24. 2004 in Instrument Number 1128038. Barry County Records. There is claimed to bo due on such mort­ gage the sum of Ninety-Four Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Eight and 48/100 Dollars ($94,248.48) including interest at the rate of 8.88% per annum. Under the power of sal) contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice Is hereby given that the mortgage wifi be forectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at pubfic venue at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan all XX) pm. on June 16,2005. The premises are located in lhe City of Hastings. Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 9 and 11 and the South 20 feet of Lot 7 and 8 and the North 8 feet of Lot 13, Block 9. Lincoln Psric Addition to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 55. And said Lots being a part of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 18. Town 3 North. Range 8 West The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241*, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: May 19, 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. National Association, a* trustee. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 213.0376 FORECLOSURE NOTICE (*i 1 COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANO ANY INFORMA­ TION 08TAMED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) $62-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default having been made in the ten us and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Dawn Schultz and Keith Schultz wife and husband of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to Fifth Third Bank, successor by merger to Old Kant Bank, dated the 22nd day of November. A.D. 1994, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, tor the County of Barry and the State of Michigan, on the 6th day of Dooember. A.D. 1994,/in Uber 620 of Barry Records, on page 368, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, tor principal md interest, the sum of $9,661.28 (Nine thousand. Six hundred Sixty One dofiars and Twenty Eight cants) including interest there on at 8.00% (eight point zero) percent per annum. And no su.t proceedings at law or In equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of lhe power of sate contained in said nxxtgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan tn such case made and provided, notice Is hereby given that on, the 7th day of July. A.D., 2005. at 1XX) o’clock said mortgage wfil bo torectoeed by a sate at pubfic auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Ml Barry County. Michigan, on the premises described In said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: AN that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Irving, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follow* to wit: Commencing at the Southwest Comer of the West 1 /2 of the Northeast 1M of Section 23. Town 4 North. Range 9 West, tor a place of beginning, thence West Commonly known as 4507 (4504) Buehter. Tax ID: 08-08-023-007-00. The redemption period shafi be one year from the date of such sate. Dated: June 2. 2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG A REIS CO., LPX By: Daniel E. Beat, (P-58501) Attorney tor Assignee of Mortgagee Weltman. Weinberg A Reis Co., LPA 755 W. Big Beaver Road, Suite 1820 Troy. Michigan 48684 WWRF03996725 owirv Notice Of Mortgege rorectoeure Selo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate moy be roocindod by the forodocing mortgagee. In that event, your domagoe. If eny, shall be limit­ ed soteiy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, ptue IntaresL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Ethoteen G. Neubaum, unmarried, original mortgagors), to TCF National Bank. Mortgagee, dated March 24, 2004, and recorded on March 30. 2004 in insttument 1124380, and rerecorded on July 1. 2004 in instru­ ment 1130213. in Bany county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-Five And SBrtOO Dofiars ($97.395.59). including interest at 6.99% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gege and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wfil bo torectosod by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM. on June 23. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michio*. <. and are described as: Parcel located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4, Town 1 North. Range 7 West desenbed as: Commencing at a point on the East-line of Section 4. Town 1 NorTn, R«ngo 7 West distant South 186756 feet from toe Northeast comer at said sec­ tion; said p/int being 23 rods South of the Northeast ormer of the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of said Section 4; INeooe Sou.ti 88 degrees 48 min­ utes West 48.04 feiet o the Vfesteriy right of way fine of Highway M-61 tor the ►'lace of beginning; thence contmu-ng South 88 decrees 48 minutes West 285.00 feet; thence South 01 vfegrees 35 min­ utes 25 seconds East perafiel to the centoriina of said Highway M-66 215 00 feet; thence North 88 degrees 48 minutes East 285.00 feet to said Westerly right of way line; thence North 01 degrees 35 minutes 25 seconds West along said fine 215.00 feet to the place at beginning The redemption period shall be 1 month from the date ot such sate, unless an affidavit of occup.vcy or intent to occupy is recorded in accordance with MCLA 600.3241(d) and given to the mortgagee in which case the redemption period shafi be 6 months from the date of such sate. Dated: May 26, 2005 For more information, ptease call: FC F 248.5931313 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For TCF National Bank 30400 Telegrar*- Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File #055681F01 MQIKXJatJiQfllQAQEJEQa^^ Default having been made in foe conditions of a certain mortgage executed on July a 1997. >y Steven B. Cotant and Cheryl A Cotent, husbano and wife, as Mortgagors, to Makwtreet Savings Bank. FSB. as Mortgagee, and which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deed* for Bany County, Michigan on July 3, 1997 at Uber 700 Page 656 (foe "Mortgage"), or. which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedno at. as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Seventeen and 17/100 Dollars ($112,017.09). as of the date of this notice, mauotng principal ano interest, ana omer costs secured by foe Mortgage, no suit or proceed­ ing at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debL or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sate in the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN foal on Thursday. June X. 2005, at 1XX) o’clock in the afternoon, at the Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there wB be offered lor sate and sold to the highest bidder, al pubfic sate, tor the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses ot sate, cer­ tain property located in Bany County, Michigan, described in the Mortgage as tofiows: Lot 7 and foe West 1/2 Lot 8. block 15 of Unooin Park Addition, according to the recorded plat there­ of as recorded in Uber 1 of Plat* on Page 55, City of Hastings. Bany County. Michigan. The length of the redemption period wifi be six (6) months from the date of the sate, untoes deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a. in which case, the redemption period shafi be thirty (X) dey* from the date of such sate. Dated: May 27. 2005 Mainstreef Savings Bank. FSB By: Lori L Purkey, Esq. Milter. Canfield. Paddock and Stone. P.L.C. 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 awtwi City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notics » hmby glvwi that lhe HMinge Zoning Board o( Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday. June 21, 2005. at 7S0 p.m. in the City HaH Council Chambers. 201 East Stale Street, HastK^g*. Michigan 49058. The pu rpose of the Pubfic Hearing is for the Zoning Board of Appeals to hear comments and make a determination on a variance request by Bryan Vamoy on behalf ot owner Mike McCall. 420 East WHIiam Street Hastings. Mchigan 49058. The applicant has requested a variance from Section 90-805 (2) of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, foal If granted, will allow the construction ot an unenclosed porch to be located more than tour feet into the average front yaid on William Street. Legal description of said property is: LOT 82. ABEN JOHNSON’S ADDITION NO. 2, TO THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE. OF HAST­ INGS. Written comments win be received on foe above request at Hastings City HaH. 201 East State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058 Requests tor information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Cterk at foe same address « The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-8-649-3777 09M2083 • ______ Thomas E. Emery City Clark �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 9. 2005 - Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Ot Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sate may be rescinded by the forodocing mortgagee. In that event your damages. If any, shall bo limitad aototy to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by George E Owen and Jane E Owen, husband and wife. with full rights of survivorship, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. Mortgagee, dated June 11. 2003, and recorded on June 19. 2003 in instrument 1106846. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand Six Hundred Ninety And 01/100 Dollars (S108.690.01). including inter­ est at 7.375% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby grven that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM. on June 23. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The Village of Morgan. (Formerly Sheridan). Lot No. 43. of Morgan Plat, 4 rods wide. 8 rods long. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sate Dated: May 26. 2005 For more information. ptease cal: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite *035344F02 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Sandra Johnston, a single woman. Mortgagor, to Hamilton Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated the Sth day of October. 2004 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 12th day of October. 2004 in Instrument No. 1135368 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been modified by Instrument recorded October 12. 2004 in Instrument No. 1135368. said Mortgage having been assigned to Wette Fargo Bank. N.A.. as trustee on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the rum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety Six & 92/100 (8114.898 92). and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mort­ gage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power ot sate contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 16th day of June, 2005 at 1:00 o'clock pm Local Time, said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sate at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml (that being the bulling where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described m said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as afore­ said on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 10.00% per annum and an legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees aBowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undesigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as fotiows: AH that certain piece or parcel of land sit­ uated in the Township of Yankee Springs. County of Barry. State ot Michigan, and described as foHows, to wit: Unit 6. Jano Site Condominium, according tot he Master Deed recorded in Instrument No. 1003235 and First Amendment to ths Master Deed recorded in InstrumentNo. 1025363, in the Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds, together with rights in general common elements and hmrted common elements as set forth in said Master Deed as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978 as amended. Dunng the six (6) months immediately following the sate, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed dunng 30 day* immedi­ ately following the sate Dated 5/19/2005 Wells Fargo Bank. N.A., as trustee Mortgagee FABRIZIO & B.’OOK, P.C. Jonathan L. Engrnan (P56364) Attorney tor Wvtts Fargo Bank. N.A.. as trustee 888 W. Big Beaver. Surte 1470 Troy. Ml 48064 248-362-2600 Pub: 5/19 -6/9 BringyourfilmtoJ-Ad Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damegee, if any, shall be limit­ ed aototy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Don Sherk. Husband and Wife. Janet A. Sherk, original mort­ gagors). to Mortgage E'acironic Registration Systems. Inc,, as nominee tor tender. Mortgagee, dated December 17, 2003. and recorded on January 29. 2004 in instrument 1121440. in Barry county records. Mich gan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tne date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-One Thousand Four Hundred Twc And 15/100 Dollars ($121,402.15). including rtorest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such rase made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be forectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part o4 them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on JuN 7, 2005. Said premises are situated in Township ol Cartton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 3 of Bal-Meer according to the Plat thereof Recorded in Uber 5 of Plats on Page 30 in Official Records, together with that part of Lot 4 of said Plat described as: Beginning at the Northwest Comer of Lot 4; thence North 99 Degrees 57 Minutes East 29.0 Feet along the North line thereof; thence South 00 Degrees 03 Minutes East 135.CO Feet to the South Line of Lot 4; thence South 89 Degrees 57 Minutes West 14.88 Feet to the Southwest Comer of said Lot 4; thence North 6 Degrees 01 Minutes 20 Seconds West 135.72 Feet to Point of Beginning. Carlton Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: June 9. 2005 For more information, please call: FC X 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 B-ngham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite W51705F03 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James N. Dunkelberger. a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mainstreet Savings Bank, FSB. Mortgagee, dated May 13.2003. and recorded on May 15.2003 in instrument 1104410. and assigned by >a»d Mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee tor lender as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Eight And 47/100 Dollars ($59,568.47). including mteresi at 6% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in sucn case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on June 30. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 30. Town 3 North, Range 7 West, distant North 440 feet from the center ot said Section; thence North along said North and South 1/4 ime. 220 feet; thence East parallel with the East and West 1/4 line of said Section. 198 toot; thence South parallel with said North and South 1/4 line. 220 feet: thence West 198 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale ot such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption parted shall be 30 days from the date of such sate... Dated. June 2. 2005 For more information, ptease call: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Elect nnlc Registration Systems. Inc . as nominee for tender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #057522FC I Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW iF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In mat event, your oamages, n any, anaii oe itrnned sototy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Louis M. Orth and Maranda S. Orth, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee tor lender, Mortgagee, dated July 31, 2003, and recorded on August 6, 2003 in instrument 1110337, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Two And 63/100 Dollars ($92,842.63), including interest at 6% per annum. L nder the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1D0 PM. on June 16. 2005. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6 of Block 10 of Daniel Striker 's Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless deteimmed aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period sha !l be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: May 19. 2005 For nxre intonnation, please call: FC W 240 593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee tor tender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4056067F01 TIME, continued from page 9 about attending classes there, with Bert Holly. In 1889, records show a total of 134 scholars in the Center School, of the ages of 5 through 20, from grades one through ten. Some faipili^ whose children attend­ ed this school where the Kilpatricks; the Landises; the Reisers; the Fauls; the Millers; the Grozingers; the Williams; The McArthurs; the Wunderlichs; the Curtisses; the Waitses; and the Burkles. From 1890 to 1898, the Fourth District uf Woodland held school for ten months a year, though there was an ongoing argu­ ment as to whether a nine-month year was a better system. Some of the teachers dur­ ing this period were Effie O. Meeks (1890); George Downs, Mrs. Delia M. Smith, and Miss Norah Grant, who taught the upper school (1892-1894) and died on May 6.1895; J.M. Nelson, who succeeded Fortney (1895); Mae Everts, primary teacher, and Almira E. Craig, recitation teacher (1893); Julia Donavon and Myrta M. Wilsey, primary teachers (1894); Emma Gronzinger, primary teacher (1895-1897); Leolia Homing, assistant in the upper school as well as teaching the lower grades (1895); Ethel Brown, pri­ mary grades (1896-1898); Dor N. Stowell, upper school (1897); and other teachers, including Holmes, Hunsicker, Warner. FOR SALE BY SEALED BIDS (1) Simplicity Landlord SO” Deck 18 Hp V-Tum ohv - Briggs and Stratton - 242 Hours (1) 10 HP pull behind Trail Mower kt Nr am Wsmsttes csstact bate Fifes at 2n-€23-Ml7. Please submit sealed bids to Barry Township - Tractor/Mower Bids P.O. BOX 1705 Delton, Mt 49048 Debra Dewey Perry Barry Township Ciert omzmib Graphics CITY OF HASTINGS qualityfilm processing, Copper. Spindler, Snyder and Massey. It was nine years until the first students graduated from the new Center School, in 1894. J.F. Fortney was school principal that year, besides teaching the upper school. There were three graduates in all: James H. Cramer; Lawrence H. Faul; and Van Leroy Simmons. In 1895, there were six graduates: N. Mae Souell; Albert J. Geiger, Edith P. Bevier; George A. Fox; LeRoy G. Smith; and Charles Gronzinger. In 1908, the graduating class consisted of five boys and one girl, all from differ­ ent parts of the township: Will Bulgrin, from Woodbury: Paul Brodbeck from the Eckhardt School; Lee Sheldon from the Freemirc in Sunfield; Gayle Hager from the Mohler. Hoyd Dilknbeck from the Shores School in Castleton Township; and Howard Wortley from the Tamarac. A bac­ calaureate sermon was preached on Sunday evening by Rev. VanAuken at Hastings, in the Methodist Episcopal Church. The class motto was “No man is bom a master"; B.S. Holly presented the diplomas, and Lee Sheldon was valedicto­ rian. The building remained standing until after World War II, when it was con­ demned. It was sold to Norman Sandbrook for the lumber and then tom down. NOTICE Bids must be received by 6-50-2005 Each item must be txl separately Barry Township reserves the right to refuse any and al bids PRINT PLUS for Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This Mie may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, H any, shall be limit­ ed solely to ths return of ths bid amoun t ten­ dered at sale, plus IntareeL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Derrick F Rhoda and Michelle L. Rhoda, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to New Century Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated November 21. 2002, and recorded on December 16. 2002 m instrument 1093607. in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee under the Roofing and Servicing Agreement dated as of February 1. 2003. Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Capital I Inc, Trust 2003-NC2 as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is cte/ned to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Eight And 06/100 Dollars ($135,678.06), including interest at 8.85% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1D0 PM, on June 23. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry. Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot* 3 and 39. of the Ptat of East Big Gilkey. according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats, on Page 18. The redemption period shafl be 6 month* from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: May 26. 2005 For more information, ptease call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of February 1, 2003. Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Capital I Inc, Trust 2003-NC2 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 46025-5822 File S056452F01 «h«io DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES REQUEST FOR BIDS 2005/2006 SIDEWALK AND CURB AND GUTTER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM The City ol Hastings. Michigan, is soliciting bids for its annual con­ crete sidewalk and curb and gutter repair and replacement program This work is to be bid on s unit pace basis with payment based on field measured in-place quantities The City of Hastings reserves the nght to reject any and all bids, to wa/ve any irregularities tn the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed lo be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered Seated bids shall be received at the Office of the City Cterk/Treasurer. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. until 11 DO a.m. on Monday. June 20.2005,81 which time they Shan be opened and pubWy read aloud Al bids shall be dearly marked on the outside of the submittal pack­ age “Seated Bid - 2005/2006 Sidewalk and Curb and Gutter.’ The Barry County Board of Commissioners Is seeking an individual to serve on the Agriculture Preservation Board. Applicants must represent local real estate or development interest. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office. 3rd Floor of the Courthouse. 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Ml 49058: (269) 945-1284, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on June 20. 2005. tWMJn, Notice Ot Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia safe may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages, It any, shafl be limit­ ed aototy to the return of the bid emouni ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Wendy K. McCormick, an unmarried woman, original mort­ gagors). to Union Federal Bank of Incfcanapota. Mortgagee, dated September 23.2003. and record­ ed on September 29. 2003 in Instrument 1114533. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Nine And 56/100 Dollars ($109.759 56). indiifeng interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made end pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage w« be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM. on June 23, 2005. Said premises are situated in Towr^sp of Hope, Bany County. Michigan, and a^> described as: Lot 30. Casa-Del-Mar of Acfccs Point and Lot 31. Casa-Del-Mar of Acker's Plat, excepting the Northeasterly 10 feet thereof, according to the plat thereof, as recorded to Uber 3 of Plats. On Page 64. Barry County rteoord*. The redemptirn period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case toe redemption period sM be 30 day* from the date of such safe. Dated: May 26. 2005 For mor* information, ptease cal: FC W 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. f For Union Federal Bank of Indianapot's 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-6822 Fite S056462F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS PRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE *i ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia eeto mey be rescinded by the forodocing mortgage*, k i that event, your damage*, If any, shafl ba Smil­ ed aototy to the return of the bid amount fen­ MORTGAGE SALE-Detautt he* bean math' in the conditions of a mortgage made by William G. Alton'. Ill and Dobra L Alton. husband and wtie. original mortgagor(s), to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a CsHtomis Corporation, Mortgagee, dated November 14, 2002, and recorded on . November 21.2002 n instrument 5092091, in Barry * county record*. Michigan, on trttich mortgage there * is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the aum of Two Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Throe Hundred Eleven And 42/100 Doflare ($229,311.42). including intenist al 7.66% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in ouch case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given «hat said mortgage wW be forectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM, on July 7. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton. Barry County, Michigan, and are deserted as: The East 330 teat of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20. Town 3 North. Range 7 West. Also: The East 330 feet of the Norti 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 29. Town 3 North. Range 7 West. Lying Northeasterly of Township Road (430) angling across said land Ths redemption period shall bo 12 months frorr the date of such sate. Dated: June 9, 2005 For mors information, please cal: FC G 248.593 1310 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Option One Mortgage Corporation, a CaMomia Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite F039577F02 cwoow PUBLIC NOTICE The Township of Assyria. Bany County. Michigan, hereby Claims aa land within the Mowing description: E 165 FT OF N 528 FT NE 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC 31 TIN R7W EX 1/4 ACRE SQUARE IN NE CORNER THEREOF, t ACRES. This one acre Shan be known as CHECKER CEMETERY. 0K4212, Mite P. Timmons Supervisor, Assyria TownaNp (289)983-3538 mpt@mst.net City off Hastings City of Hastings Department of Public Services Department ot Public Services Request for Bids 2005/2006 Parking Lot Lawn Mowing and Maintenance Request for Blds 2005/2006 Parks Lawn Mowing and Maintenance The City of Hastings Dtipartment of Public Services ts accept­ ing bids for lawn mowing and maintenance of its downtown parking lots for the 2005/200D mowing season beginning July 1. 2005. and ending October 31. 2005; and beginning April 1. 2006. and ending June 30. 2006. Bids shall be received a! the office of the City Cterk/Treasurer. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan, until 10:30 a.m. on Monday. June 20. 2005, at which time they shall be opened and read aloud pubiidy at the above address The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to award the bid in a manner which it believes to be in its own best interest, prices and other factors considered. Prospective bidders shall be required to provide satisfactory evidence of successful completion of work similar to that con­ tained within the bid package to be considered eligible to per­ form this work. All bids shall be clearty marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bld - 2005/2006 Parking Lot Lawn Mowing and Maintenance." The City of Haslings Department of Public Services is accept­ ing bids for lawn mowing and maintenance of its municipal parks, and other areas for the 2005/2006 mowing season beginning July 1. 2005, and ending October 31. 2005: and beginning April 1. 2006. and ending June 30. 2006 Bids ahsl be received at the ofhee of the City Cierk/Treasvrer. 201 East State Street Hastings. Michigan, until 1030 ajn. on Monday. June 20. 2005. a! which time they shat bo opened and read aloud pubhay at the above address The City reaerves the rigril to reject any and a» bids and to award the bid ma manner which It believes to be m Its own best interest, prices snd other lectors considered. Prospective bidders shafl be required to provide satislactory evidence of successful completion of work similar to that contained within the bid package to be considered eligi­ ble to perform this work. Al bids shall be clearty marked on the outside of lhe submittal package -Seeled BM ■ 2005/2008 Parka Lawn Mowing and Maintenance." �Page 12 - Thursday. June 9. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Hospice training sessions to start LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR •TTEMPT'NG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFC RMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be resci ndsd by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard T. Davis and Usa B. Davis, husband and wife, original mortgagof(s). to Mortgage Plus of America, a Mtch-q^n Corporation, Mortgagee, dated April 27. 2000. and recorded on May 17, 2000 in instrument 1044443. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a Cakto.-?*s Corporation as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due a! the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety And 31/100 Dollars ($200.790 31), including Inter­ est at 12.4% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings al 1:00 PM, on June 23. 2005 Gaid premises are situated in Township of Mapte Grove, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at lhe Southeast corner of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, Town 2 North, Range 7 West Mapte Grove Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence West 702.60 feet along the North 1/8 line of Section 7; thence North 310 feet; thence East 702.60 feet to the East line of Section 7; thence South 310 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated May 26. 2005 For more information, please call: FC G 246.503.1310 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Option One Mortgage Corporation, a Califomia Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 46025-5822 File F057124F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE TMs firm is a debt collector attempting to col­ lect a debt Any Information obtained win be used for this purpose. If you are In the MNtary, please contact our office at the num­ ber listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Gregory K MUter and Diane M Mifier. husband wd wife to Argent Mortgage Company LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company Mortgagee, dated March 2. 2004 and recorded March 11,2004 in Instrument #1123487 , and re-recorded on March 22,2005 in instrument No. 1143019, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to. Ameriquest Funding to REO Subsidiary, by assign­ ment dated January 11,2005 Lid recorded January 24,2005 in Instrument No. H4C493, and rerecord­ ed in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Sixty-Eight Thousand One Hundred Forty-Seven Dollars and Ninety-Two Cents ($268,147.92) including interest 8.35% per annum. Under the power of sate contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be forectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pari of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 526AM. on Thursday. June 30. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria. Bany County. Michigan, and ere described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 21. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, described as Beginning at a point on the South line of Sectton 21. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, distant North 89 degrees 53 minutes 06 seconds East. 966.99 feet from the South 1/4 post of said Section 21; thence North 00 degrees 45 minutes 33 seconds West. 660.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 55 minutes 40 seconds West. 663 16 feet to the North line of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 21; thence North 89 degrees 35 minutes 30 seconds East along said North line 306.80 feet to the East line of said Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4; thence South 00 degrees 56 minutes 17 sec­ onds East along said East brie 1324.77 feet to said South Section bne; thence South 89 degrees 53 minutes 06 seconds West along said South Section line, 311.00 feet to the place of beginning Commonly known as 7755 Wolf Rd. Bellevue Ml 49021 The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be JO days THfS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jimmie E. Baker and Rosanna L. Baker, husband and wife, to New Century Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated January 30, 2004 and recorded February 4, 2004 in Instrument Number 1121714, Barry County Records Said mortgage Is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Indenture Trustee tor New Century Home Equity Loan Trust. Series 2004-1 by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mort­ gage the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand One Hundred Fifty-One and 68/100 Dollars ($112.151.68) including interest a’ the rate of 8.90% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that lhe mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged prem­ ises. or some part ot them, at pubic venue al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings In Barry County. Michigan a! 1:00 pjn. on Juno 30, 2006. The premises are located in the Township of Orangeville . Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the North 1/2 of Sect.on 26. Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Beginning al a point which bos due East 681.68 feet and due South 264 16 foot from the intersection of the centerkne of Norris Road and the North bne of said Section 26; thence North 56 Degrees 12 Minutes East 178 feet to the Shore of Wiley Lake; thence Southerly along the shore 66 feet; thence South 56 Degrees 12 Minutes West 186 feet; thence North 33 Degrees 48 Minutes West 66 feet to the point of beginning, formerly described as: Commencing al a point on the North line of Section 26. Town 2 North, Range 10 West, in the center of a Highway crossing said Section in a Northerly and Southerly direction; thence East 30 Rods and 13 feet; thence South 17 Roads 15-1/2 test tor a place of beginning of the land described; thence 8 Rods, Northeast to Shore of Lake; thence South 4 Rods; tnence wesi u moos, tnence wonneny e moos to place of beginning. Also, a 16-1/2 toot right of way running from Norris Road, tie centerline of which begins at a point which at a point which ties South 19 Degrees 17 Minutes East 394.20 feet from the intersection ot the centeriine ol Norris Road and the North line of Section 26, Town 2 North, Range 10 west; thence North 31 Degrees 48 Minutes East 114.00 feet; thence North 73 Dv-vaes 59 Minutes East 139.00 feet; thence North 46 Degrees 09 Minutes East 154.00 feet; thence North 75 Degrees 35 Minutes East 121.00 feet; thence South 54 Degrees 35 Minutes East 223.00 fest to the redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shafl bo 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and (here is a simultaneous resolution with the torare knited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: June 2. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys to. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Indenture Trustee for New Century Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2004-1 , As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 222.0124 ASAP706210 6/2. 6/9. 6/16,6/23 aM4im Dated: MAY 23. 2005 Ameriquest Funding to REO Subsidiary, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Swto 100 Rochester Hills. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Now serving the City of Hastings Computer 3^ Trouble Shooting Repairs and Upgrades Free Pick Up and Delivery Lakewood PC Larry Johnson City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2005-2006 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. The City Council will 2005 and later • MUFFLEBS • BATTEKIES • TIRES li M66 Tire 616 371 1200 M.37 Tire 269-915-6296 Affordable golf course Mrv*MX juih mu * «mat w/Mirr m pnaow mu n aout wuatr- tn.— AHH* JMVV PINE GUERNSEY LAKE amended. able aids and services upon five days notice to the City Clerk at 269.945.2468 or TDD call relay services 800.649.3777. Thomas E. Emery, City Clerk ‘Biting and Sharing' workshop is June 14 A Better Kid Care workshop on “Biting and Sharing” will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at Kids First Learning Place, 420 Misty Ridge, across from Speedway, in Middleville. Participants can learn how to deal with the biter and the bitten, how to talk with the par­ ent and learn when sharing is not OK. Please call MSU Extension at (269) 945­ 1388 to register for this free workshop. This workshop counts towards continuing education hours and CEUs. Be a “SPORTS NUT" 338 N. Grove St. ■ Delton. MI 49046 . CITY OF HASTINGS NEW BUILT 5317 CLOVERDALE ROAD DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES Read REQUEST FOR BIDS posed budget and additional background materials are available for public inspec­ tion from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Office of the City Clerk, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. The City will provide necessary reason­ There will be a Gun Lake tribal vendor interest fair at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Friday from 2 to 3 and from 3 to 4 p.m. There will be two different presentations on the various employment opportunities available for the future casino in Wayland Township. The Barry County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the fair. mkmm SBS N. Main (M-C6) Nashvllla, Ml 517-852-0760 M10K<' All interested citizens are encouraged to attend and to submit comments. A copy of this information, the entire pro­ Casino vendor interest fair set at Cedar Creek DON T FORGET MULBERRY MONDAYS AND TWO FOR TUESDAYS - CAIL FOR DETAILS The property tax millage rate pro­ posed to be levied to support the pro­ posed budget will be a subject of this hearing. ' The next serires of training sessions for Barry Community Hospice will begin Friday, June 17, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. for seven con­ secutive Fridays. The training will be held at the Bany Community Hospice office. 450 Meadow Run in Hastings. Volunteers work closely with ocher mem­ bers of the hospice team to give supportive care to patients and their families. Their help often means that people with advanced life­ limiting illnesses can remain in their own homes for the remaining weeks or months of their lives. The Barry Community Hospice team is made up of doctors, nurses, social workers, home health aides, clergy and volunteers. The team brings comfort and dignity to those fac­ ing advanced illness and is committed to pro­ viding the best care possible. Hospice volun­ teers contribute by providing support to ease the suffering and grief of patients and their families. Volunteer assignments include patient companionship; respite care (allowing the caregiver to rest or run errands); light house­ keeping. grocery shopping or errands for the patient or caregiver; transportation patients to doctors appointments or treatrp.ats; emotional and practical support to family members who have experienced a death (done in conjunc­ tion with the Hozpice Bereavement Department); working in the hospice office with typing, mailings, copying, and othe« general office duties; and community activi­ ties and health fairs. New volunteers arc trained ew’ice a year. Classes include a general introduction to hos­ pice, the role of the volunteer, loss and grief, aspects of death and dying, and patient care techniques. Pre-registration is required by Friday, Jane 10. Those interested in becoming volunteers in the Hastings area, should call Sandy Walther, volunteer coordinator, at (800) 254­ 5939. t FREE PICK UP and DELIVERY ♦ consider the budget as proposed by the City Manager and presented to City Council on April 20, THAT PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 24 TOWN 4 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST DESCRIBED AS: COM­ MENCING AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 41' IV EAST 854.76 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 89 DEGREES 41* 11’ EAST 465.56 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 19’ 58* WEST 593 48 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 06-20- WEST 465 55 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 19' 58* EAST 583 68 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS EGRESS AND UTILITY PURPOSES OVER A 20 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF LAND THE CENTERLINE OF WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE ABOVE DESCRIBED WEST 1/4 CORNER. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 41' 11" EAST 1320.32 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID WEST 1/4 OF SOUTHWEST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 19' 58" WEST 1067.31 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID WEST 1/2 OF SOUTH­ WEST 1/4; THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 54' WEST 375.75 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING OF SAID EASEMENT; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 19' 58" EAST 33.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 05 DEGREES 52 32* EAST 126.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 16 DEGREES 14' 46' WEST 75.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 22 DEGREES 16' 29" EAST 42.5 FEET TO THE PLACE OF ENDING OF SAID 20 FOOT STRIP. TOGETHER WITH A STRIP OF LAND 66 FEET FOR THE PURPOSE OF INGRESS. EGRESS, ANO UTILITY PURPOSES. THE CENTERLINE OF WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS. COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 24. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 41' 11" EAST 1320.32 FEET ALONG NORTH LINE OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 19' 58" WEST 1067.31 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID WEST 1/2 OF SOUTH­ WEST 1/4; THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 54' WEST 355.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 1 DEGREE 30' 2T WEST 503 0 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 44 DEGREES 34-07 WEST 104.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 17’ 55' WEST 738.0 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF STATE ROAD AND THE PLACE OF ENDING OF SAID EASEMENT. Tax Parcel Number: 06-14-024-004-40 date of such sate. Dated: May 25. 2005 JP Morgan Chase Bank as trustee tor the benefit of Equity One ABS, Inc. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificate Series 2002-5, assignee of Mortgagee Richard A. Green 30150 N. Telegraph Rd, Ste. 444 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 (248)540-7865 616-371-0012 The City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing for the Purpose of Hearing written and/or oral comments from the public concerning the annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30,2006. The public hearing will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 13, 2005, in the Foreclosure Notice (AU Counties) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Mary Margaret Shields. A Single Woman to Alliance Funding, a Division of Superior Bank RSB Mortgagee, dated June 25. 2001. and recorded on July 9. 2001. in Document No. 1062726, Barry County Records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to JP Morgan Chase Bank as trustee tor the benefit of Equity One ABS. inc Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Senes 2002-5 by an assignment recorded in Barry County Records. Mtahigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot nineteen thou­ sand eighty seven and 72/100 Dollars $19,067.72), including interest at 9.250% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage w* be forectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1O0 o'clock pjn, on Thursday. July 21, 2005. Said premises are situated in the Townshfo of T^Wpie. Barry County, Michigan, and are 2005/2006 Road Sale Provision The City of Hastings. Michigan, is soliciting bids for provision ot road salt tor fiscal year 2005/2006 The City of Hastings esti­ mates that it wifi purchase 1200 tons of road salt during this peri­ od. Bids shall include delivery of the road salt to the City of Hastings DP's garage. 301 East Court Street The City of OPEN HOUSE Sunday, June 12,2-4 p.m. Direction: M-43 nonh of Delton to Cloverdale Rd.. E to property 2 bedroom home • View o( Cknerdate Lake 1 Close io public access $129,900(2509752) Cafl T«y Baker 217-2078 Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any Irregularities In the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City's best interest, pnee and other factors considered Bids shafl be clearty marked on the outside - Road Salt Bld. Bids shall be received at the Office of the City Cterk/Treasurer. 201 E. State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. until 10:00 ajn. on Monday. June 20. 2005. at which time they shall be opened and pubkdy reed aloud. The BANNER! �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 9. 2005 - Page 13 Hastings High School now HHS finds ‘Points of Pride’ at close of academic year has automated defibrillator by Molly Benningfield J-Ad Graphics Intern Certain accomplishments often can be overlooked in the spectrum of activities when deciding whether an academic year was successful. However, Mike Engle and student members of the Pride Club at Hastings High School have found a way to show other students, faculty, members of the community and those curious about HHS that school pride does not consist of one thing. Rather, it is the culmination of stu­ dent success that is spread throughout the entire school. The Pride Club recently updated the high school’s website to include "Points of Pride.” a bulleted list of accomplish­ ments for the 2004-05 school year. This particular group was inspired by the way other school districts included academic, athletic and extracurricular achievements on their high school home by Marcie Westover Staff Writer Hastings High School joins many other Michigan schools with the addition of an Automated External Defibrillator AED was purchased through a grant from the Kimberly Anne Gillary Foundation, in memory of a young woman who suffered a cardiac arrest at a water polo game in 2000. Hastings High School Assistant Principal Judy Johnson said it is impor­ tant to have an AED at the school when they have large events like graduation, concerts and sports. The device is designed to work to restore a normal heart rhythm in a person who has a sudden cardiac arrest. The AED is explained by the AED page. They also wanted to give parents who are thinking about moving their children into the Hastings area school districts a Foundation as: • "The only treatment for sudden car­ diac anest is defibrillation. Without this, the victim will die.” • “Adequate placement of AEDs can potentially save 66.000 lives annually." • “Most AEDs are designed to be used by non-medieal personnel." Part of receiving the grant stipulated that the school have an emergency plan, something that was already in place. The AED was placed in an assessable loca­ tion in the school lobby. The district is expanding its training to include more staff on CPR and AED. A volunteer training session was held June 6. In addition to the AED. the purchase of child pads was included, so there is equipment available for all ages in dis­ good reason to do so. Not only does the "Points of Pride" give Hastings a good reputation among school districts in the state, it also gives students and groups who normally aren’t A grant from the Kimberly Anne Gillary Foundation provided funding for a Automated External Defibnllator (AED) to be placed at the Hastings High School to assist those with cardiac arrest. recognized as much as others a chance to showcase their talents. The list includes academic achieve­ ments. showing visitors to the site the high level that HHS advanced placement classes have achieved. Also included are musical accomplish­ ments, among them band and choir stu­ dents earning Division 1 ratings at state festivals. state. • Advanced Placement (AP) classes were offered in English literature and composition. U.S. history I/Il, calculus AB. studio art, microeco­ nomics. macroeconomics, government, and biology. • Thirteen students scored a five on their AP exams, placing in the top 10% in the nation among students tak­ ing AP exams. • One student earned the “Rising Star" award for passing four different advanced placement exams in one calendar year. • The wrestling team placed three wrestlers in the top ten at state finals. • The marching, symphonic and con­ cert bands named Division 1 ratings at the state band festival. • Jazz band earned best in class at Central Michigan University Jazz Festival. • Varsity singers, varsity voices and solo performers earned Division 1 ratings at their state choral festivals. • Two students qualified for the National FFA Band. • Service clubs volunteered approxi­ mately 4.320 hours. • The Youth in Government delegation passed more bills than any other school at the state conference. • Drama Club performances included “Frankenstein: and "Guys & Dolls.” oteensma Plumbing Service run daily for your convenience 795-7495 Your parts or ours Now Accepting Medicaid Patients For Sale tress. Last Spring the Community Education and Recreation Center received funds to purchase four LIFEPACK CR-T Automated External Defibrillator Training Systems. The student clubs Health . Occupations Students of American (HOSA). Interact Club. Student Council and Key Club - all donated to purchase the life saving training equipment. Now the training for the AED devices can be done with equipment students themselves felt was important to have within the school. Johnson said it (AED) is a very neces­ sary piece of equipment they are glad to have, but hope to never have to use. Extracurricular clubs in the 2004-05 school year were also successful, high­ lighted by constant recognition and awards in various organizations. Copied from the high school’s website (www.hassk12.org. click on schools, then Hastings High School) are the "Points of Pride” for HHS: • The Michigan Industrial & Technological Educational Society (MITES) program placed three stale champions and four more students in the top five at state. • One student named by Detroit News as one of 24 "Best and Brightest" in the State for the Class of 2005. • Business Professionals of America earned 19 regional and 12 state awards. Four students qualifiedfor nationals, and two placed in the top five at the national competition. • Science Olympiad won regionals, placed sixth as a team at state (Class B). and placed four students in the top five at Delton Kellogg Building Trades House BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! Detton Kellogg School Board announces that the high school 2004-05 building trade's house at 10691 Stoney Point Road. Crooked Laxe, Delton. Michigan, is for sale This newly constructed home has a beautiful view of Crooked Lake on a 1 1/2-acre lot. It contains 2,540 finished square feet of living space. 4 bedrooms. 2 fun baths, large family room, oak hard­ wood floors, ceramic We, main floor cathedral ceilings, lower level laundry. 9* ceilings tn lower level, large 2 1/2-car garage, front porch, back deck, back patio, concrete driveway, Andersen windows and phone and cab*e in each room. Bid packets available in the Superintendents Office and are due back by 2XO p.m. on June 15,2005. Minimum bid of $190,000. Dr. Mike Callton. D.C. Michigan State Umvarvry Nashville Chiropractic . (517) 852-2070 Superintendent's Office 327 North Grove Street Delton. Michigan 1-800-237-2379 Contact (269) 623-9246 for rrformatxjn or showing appointment It wctn? BUI) Saturday & Sundayk — June 11 & 12 802 W. 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Wheeled Cooler call J-Ad $0099 SALE 33 Graphics NORTHWEST TERRITORY no -?: 7 “ “ " FAf-------- -------------------------— — FAMILY DOME TENT 18X10'. enter height 707 sleeps 7-8. includes remote control dome light' Receive a coupon for 1 Olan FREE 8X10 Mills from' with a S50 Purchase Limit one per family (269) 945-9554 �Page 14 - Thursday, June 9. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Honor Roll: Delton Kellogg Middle School Aaron Hakes. Jeremy Haywood, Ronald Hermenitt III, Haley Hildebrand, Charles Hoadley. Ryan Hoeberiing, Krista Hollman, Sara Hudson, Jessica Jackson, Kasie Jacobs, Cody Lepper. Jacqueline Martin. Kristy Matthews. Renee McConahay. Amanda Mikolajczyk. Harley Miller. Jacob Minshall. Scarlett Moore, Ryan Mount. Jamie O'Grady, Andrew Pursley. Amber Rawlings, Trenton Risner, Kaleigh Robinson. Emily Smith, Nolan Smith, Ashley Strobel. John Synwolt. Jonathon Todd, Charlie VanHoose, Jacob Yakel and Beau Zelenock. Seventh grade All As —- Joshua Boulter. Gavin Brinley. Justin Curtis. James Deibert, Chana Gehrman. l\ler Haywood, Christopher Horrocks. Brandon Humphreys. Matthew Ingle, McKenzie Lester, Kaitlin Marshall, Alexander Methvin, Dustin Millard, Maria Ogg. Taylor Peavey, Joshua Phan, Cara Phelps, Nicholas Rendon, Taylor Sewell, Gody Warner, Hannah Williams and Lauren Young. Honor Roll — Cody Anderson. Aaron Aukerman, Molly Baker. Rebecca Blincoe. Katelyn Bloomberg. Logan Boss, Andrea Card, Casey Christie. Deelana Court. Benjamin Crookston, Abigail Culbert, Sarah Dawson, Kelly Dill, Shelbie Dimond, Trevor Eitel, Paige Green, Thomas Groesbeck, Adam Hammond, Emily Hardy. Jennifer Heney. Jake Homister, Anna Hunt. Richard Lindsey, Bradley Meyers, John Meyers, Samantha Michael, Sequoyah Millard, Jake Moore, Michelle NeSmith, Terin Norris, Kirsten Nottingham. Dustin Oir, Sara Osborne. Randi Pash, Jamie Patrick. Keegan Planck, Amber Poling, Szinantha Reed. Ryann Risner, Stepnanie Ritchie, Paige Robinson, Taylor Rountree, Katie Searles. Liwrence Springer. Dylan Tilbury, Kali Tobias, Caitlin Williamson. Lance Wortinger, Tyler Woznicki and Francque Zelenock. Eighth grade All As - Chelsea Bagley. Janet Fase. Anna Goldsworthy. Timothy Hill, Joanna Hoeberiing, Stephanie Johnson, Steven Johnson. Elizabeth McCord. Maria Methvin, Rebecca Mikolajczyk, Nicholas Hastings City Bank Mueller, Dalton Parmenter, Sarah Robbins, Adrienne HCB Mortgage Company Schroeder. David Tiffany, INTEREST Robbie Wandell. ttODVCT RAIL POINTS AEt Honor Roll — Brian 5 626 5.690 30 Yor Fixed 000 Bieganski, Christopher 5.750 0.00 5106 30 Year Fixed * Biweekly Calhoun, Douglas Campbell, 20 Yew Fixed 5375 000 5.442 Andrew Chapman, Amber 5300 0.00 5.510 20 Year Fixed - Biweekly Christiansen, William Doran. 5.125 5234 15 Year Fixed 0.00 15 Year Fixed - Biweekly 000 5254 5 250 Peter Duquesnel, Mandy Dye, 0.00 5 125 5251 7 Year Balloon Taylor Earl, Lacey Edgerton. 1463 3 Year ARM 6250 000 James Fletcher, Colleen 5.175 000 7 735 1 Year ARM Hannon, Sarah Heney, Scott Call Karlafor Your Free Pre-Approval Today! Hoekstra, Samantha Holroyd, Sarah Holroyd, Stefan 269-945-2401 Jovanovich, Melissa Julian, Tarah Keim. Adam Keys. Taylor Kingsley, Lauren Knollenberg, Raymond, Lindsey. Corey MacBeth, Ronnie McConahay. Daniel McIntyre, William Moon V, Anthony Mott, Thomas Muma, Dylan Pancoast, Brittany Petzold, Samantha (Fourth marking period) Fifth trad. All As — Nicole Blasrak. Megan Boer, Taylor Earl, Katherine Groesbeck. Ryan Hook, Lewis Hunt, Sarah Lepird. Gabrielle Shipley. Tyler Vining and Ryan Watson. Honor Roll — Kaitlyn Addison. Nathan Allen. Kacy Amaro-Cheek, Brandon Arnold, Michelle Barker. Elizabeth Bartha. Michael Bassett. Emilea Bender. Jacob Bentz, Sara Bork. Megan Boulter, Kasey Braska. Nicolas Brindley. Casie Cantwell. Crystal Colwell. Cassandra Coplin. Adrianna Culbert. Jessica Decker. Tyler Dempsey, Sara Eddy, Adam Fattah, Misti Farrah. Tessa Foreman, Aiea Hammond. Brooklyn Hayes. Jeffrey Heuss. Kannon Hoffinan. Katie Hook. Caylie Hudson. Jeffrey Jackson. Zachary KingKintner. Chelsea Marshall. Chelsea Martin. Kami McCowan. Casey McCoy. Garth Meyers. Mattie Morgan. Kyla Mutch, Alexis Newland. Ashton Norris. Norman O'Mcc-a IV. Alison Papesh. Tyler Payne. Phoenix Pease. Nicklaus Peters. Tails Quero. Luke Schroeder. William Schut. Michael Sellepack. Michael Shockley. Hannah Smith. Lindsay Smith. Morgan Smith. Colin Talbot. Mitchell Wandell. Ciaira Willma. Connor Wolschleger and Kaleigh Workman. Sixth grade All As - Clara Bagley, Aubrey Beeler. Carly Boehm. Meghan Bottle. Bradley Eddy. Alexander Haase. Taylor Hennessey. Cameron James. McKenzie Nguyen. Aaron Pierce. Dallas Swinehart. Krystal Wensauer and Kristin Wine. Honor Roll - April Allen. Evan Beadle. Nicholas Bieganski. Jeffrey Bissett, Avery Blackbum. Taylor Blacken. Alexander Blincoe. Dylan Bouchie. Tyler Bourdo. Dustin Brace. Mitchell Chapman, Jordan Dimock. Austin Drake. Jamie Duncan. Katelin Elkins. Jakob Evans. Taylor Gallagher. Melinda Grant. Katelyn Grizzle. When: Where: Cost: Saturday, July 9", 2005 Hastings Country Club S200 Per Team AU Proceeds to Benefit Local Charities! Format: 4 Person Scramble with hole events and great prizes! THIS YEAR’S CHARITIES: Barry County United Way Continuum of Cara - This proposal will assist in preven­ tion of Barry County families with mcH'»gt*ge or rental assistance when faced with fore­ closure or eviction. Habitat for Humanity Barry County - Monies raised will allow this organization to work in partnership with low income families of Bany County and provide them with a home. YMCA of Barry County - Construction of a new Track and Trail ropes course. The Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County - To increase awareness, advocacy and educational programs that eliminates and prevents acts of child abuse. 1_________ h* 1 Uin om. Sign Your Team lip ', I lodav And Support • Your C'ommiiiiitv While Having A it |)ai| Of 1 mi 2 and Golf' t------- ' r__s lIUi0-----------■■ 1 TSiS J ' 1 Hastings Country Club MSB Charity Golf Outing PO Box 128 Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-2756 wwwhastingscc.org I! Or Pick-up Registration Forms at Hastings Coi nry club Pro Shop 4 Phillips, Christina Piper, Darrin Pursley, Catrina Ray, Brett Reath. Jeremy Reigler. Anthony Shoup. Lisa Solomon. Samantha Vickery. Libby Warren and Sara Weimer. (Fifth marking period) Fifth grade All As — Michael Bassett. Nicole Blaszak, Tyler Dempsey. Taylor Earl, Katherine Groesbeck. Ryan Hook, Lewis Hunt, Sarah Lepird, Kami McCowan, William Schut, Gabrielle Shipley. Bradley Smith. Colin Talbot, Tyler Vining. Ryan Watson and Brian Wilder. Honor Roll — Kaitlyn Addison, Kacy Amaro-Cheek. Brandon Arnold. Kayla Baker. Michelle Barker, Elizabeth Bartha, Emilea Bender. Jacob Bentz. Megan Boer. Sara Bork. Megan Boulter. Kasey Braska, Nicolas Brindley. Casie Cantwell. Trent Cardosa, Nicholas Christiansen. Crystal Colwell. Cassandra Coplin, Adrianna Culbert, Jessica Decker, Kassandra Decker, Sara Eddy, Adam Farrah, Misti Farrah. Tessa Foreman. Chaleah Gehrman, Mikayla Hackler, Aiea Hammond. Amanda Harrington. Brooklyn Hayes. Jeffrey Heuss. Kannon Hoffman, Katie Hook, Caylie Hudson. Jeffrey Jackson. Zachary KingKintner, Chelsea Marshall. Chelsea Martin. Adam May, Mattie Morgan. Kyla Mutch, Alexis Newland, Ashton Norris, Norman O’Meara. IV. Daniel Overbeek, Alison Papesh, Tyler Payne, Phoenix Pease, Nicklaus Peters, Talia Quero, Luke Schroeder. Cameron Schutte. Michael Sellepack, Michael Shockley. Hannah Smith, Lindsay Smith, Morgan Smith. Jeremiah Tessin, Mitchell Wandell. Ciaira Willma, Connor Wolschleger and Kaleigh Workman. Sixth grade All As — Clara Bagley. Aubrey Beeler. Carly Boehm. Meghan Bortle, Jordan Dimock. Alexander Haase, Taylor Hennessey. Cameron James. McKenzie Nguyen and Kristin Wine. Honor Roll — April Allen, Evan Beadle. Nicholas Bieganski, Jeffrey Bissett. Avery Blackbum. Taylor Blacken, Alexander Blincoe. Nicholas Blincoe. Dylan Bouchie, Tyler Bourdo, Breeana Calhoun, Mitchell. Chapman. Austin Drake. Bradley Eddy, Jakob Evans. Collin Foote. Taylor Gallagher. Melinda Grant. Katelyn Grizzle, Aaron Hakes. Jeremy Haywood. Ronald Hermenitt III, Haley Hi'debrand, Charles Hoadley. Ryan Hoeberiing, Krista Holtman. Sara Hudson. Rebecca Isaacson. Jessica Jackson, Kasie Jacobs, Cody Lepper, Jacqueline Martin, Kristy Matthews. Robert Mayberry. Renee McConahay. Amanda Mikolajczyk, Harley Miller. Scarlett Moore. Ryan Mount. Jamie O’Grady, Aaron Pierce, Andrew Pursley, Ryan Ramsey, Amber Rawlings, Trenton Risner. Kaleigh Robinson. Mia Salinas Sutherland, Emily Smith, Nolan Smith, Ashley Strobel. Dallas Swinchart, Jonathon Todd. Kyle Tyria. Charles VanHoose. Krystal Wensauer, Christina Wilcox, Jacob Yakel, Beau Zelenock. Seventh grade All As — Joshua Boulter, Gavin Brinley, Deelana Court, James Deibert, Kelly Dill. Chana Gehrman, Christopher Horrocks, Brandon Humphreys, Matthew Ingle, McKenzie Lester. Kirsten Nottingham. Maria Ogg, Joshua Phan. Taylor Sewell. Cody Warner, Hannah Williams and Lauren Young. Honor Roll — Cody Anderson, Aaron Aukerman, Rebecca Blincoe, Katelyn Bloomberg, Taylor Boreham, Logan Boss. Jordan Bourdo, Casey Christie, Alexander Coplin, Benjamin Crookston, Abigail Culbert, Justin Curtis, Sarah Dawson, Shelbie Dimond, Trevor Eitel, Samantha Engelsma, Benjamin Geibig, Paige Green, Thomas Groesbeck, Adam Hammond, Emily Hardy, Luke Hatfield, Kimberly Hayward, Tyler Haywood, Jennifer Heney, Jake Homister, Leah Hook. Anna Hunt, Joseph Koopman. Richard Lindsey, Kaitlin Marshall. Kelley Martindale, Alexander Methvin, Bradley Meyers, John Meyers, Samantha Michael. Dustin Millard. Jake Moore, Brandon Mugridge. Michelle NeSmith, Terin Norris, Dustin On, Sara Osborne, Randi Pash, Taylor Peavey. Cara Phelps, Keegan Planck, Amber Poling, Samantha Reed, Nicholas Rendon, Jacob Rhoda. Ryann Risner, Paige Robinson, Katie Searles, Lainey Seaver. Lawrence Springer, Clinton Stonebumer, Shalyn Vandegriff, Caitlin Williamson. Lance Wortinger. Tyler Woznicki and Francque Zelenock. Eighth grade All As — Chelsea Bagley. Mandy Dye. Janet Fase, Anna Goldsworthy, Timothy Hill. Stephanie Johnson, Steven Johnson. Melissa Julian. - Elizabeth McCord. Rebecca Mikolajczyk, Nicholas Mueller, Dalton Parmenter. Sarah Robbins, Adrienne Schroeder, Robbie Wandell and Libby Warren. Honor Roll — Charles Andersen. Brian Bieganski, Alexander Boric, Christopher Calhoun. Thaddeus Calkins. Andrew Chapman. Amber Christiansen, Michael Curcuro, Alexandra Daniel, Peter Duquesnel, Taylor Earl. Martell Epperson. Rebecca Gaylor. Colleen Harmon. Sarah Heney, Joanna Hoeberiing, Scott Hoekstra. Samantha Holroyd. Sarah Holroyd, Stefan Jovanovich, Tarah Keim. Adam Keys, Taylor Kingsley. Lauren Knollenberg. Dylan Leinaar, Raymond Lindsey, Carol Matthews, Daniel McIntyre. Maria Methvin. William Moon. V. Cody Morse. Thomas Muma. Dylan Pancoast. Brittany Petzold. Samantha Phillips. Christina Piper. Darrin Pursley. Catrina Ray, Brett Reath. Jeremy Reigler, Lisa Solomon. Emily Stevens. David Tiffany. Samantha Vickery and Sara Weimer. Gavin Brinley. James Deibert. Kelly Dill. Christopher Horrocks. Brandon Humphreys, Matthew Ingle. Kaitlin Marshall. Maria Op, Cara Phelps. Taylor Sewell, Cody Warner. Hannah Williams and Lauren Young. Honor Roll — Cody Anderson, Aaron Aukerman. Rebecca Blincoe, Katelyn Bloomberg, Logan Boss. Tiffany Bryant, Casey Christie. Deelana Court, Benjamin Crookston. Justin Curtis, Shelbie Dimond. Trevor Eitel, Samantha Engelsma, Deon Ferris. Janson Fluty, Chana Gehrman, Benjamin Geibig, Paige Green, Thomas Groesbeck, Chelsea Haas. Adam Hammond, Luke Hatfield. Kimberly Hayward, Tyler Haywood. Jennifer Heney. Anton Hofmann. Robert Hughes, Anna Hunt, McKenzie Lester. Alexander Methvin, Bradley Meyers. John Meyers, Samantha Michael. Dustin Millard, Michelle NeSmith, Terin Norris. Kirsten Nottingham, Sara Osborne. Randi Pash, Jamie Patrick, Taylor Peavey, Joshua Phan. Keegan Planck. Samantha Reed. Nicholas Rendon, Ryann Risner. Paige Robinson. Katie Searles. Lawrence Springer. Krista Stenger. Dylan Tilbury. Kali Tobias, Nicholas Vanarsdal. Caitlin Williamson. Lance Wortinger. Tyler Wns&si and Francque Zelenock. th grade All As — Mandy Dye. Janet Fase, Anna Goldsworthy. Sarah Heney, Sarah Holroyd. Stephanie Ichnson, Steven Johnson, Adam Keys, Jauren Knollenberg, Elizabeth McCord, Maria Methvin. Nicholas Mueller, Dalton Parmenter, Brett Reath. Sarah Robbins, Adrienne Schioeder and Libby Warren. Honor Roll — Charles Andersen. Chelsea Bagley, Brian Bieganski, Alexander Bork. Amber Bruder, Christopher Calhoun, Thaddeus Calkins. Andrew Chapman. Amber Christiansen. Michael Curcuro, Allison Deschaine. Peter Duquesnel. Tayloi Earl, Rebecca Gaylor, Colleen Harmon, Timothy Hill, Joanna Hoeberiing, Scott Hoekstra. Samantha Holroyd, Nikki Huffman, Melissa Julian, Tarah Keim, Taylor Kingsley, Dylan Leinaar, Raymond. Lindsey, Carol Matthews, Daniel McIntyre, Rebecca Mikolajczyk, William Moon, V, Anthony Mem, Thomas Muma, Dylan Pancoast. Raeche) Perry. Brittany Petzold, Christina Piper, Catrina Ray, Jeremy Reigler. Nathan Rush. Lisa Solomon. Emily Stevens, David Tiffany, Samantha Vickery, Robbie Wandell and Sara weimer. (Sixth marking period) Fifth grade All As — Elizabeth Bartha, Nicole Blaszak. Megan Boer. Tyler Dempsey. Taylor Earl, Sara Eddy. Katherine Groesbeck. Ryan Hook, Caylie Hudson. Lewis Hunt, Sarah Lepird, Kami McCowan. Gabrielle Shipley, Hannah Smith, Tyler Vining, Ryan Watson and Brian Wilder. Honor Roll — Kaitlyn Addison. Nathan Allen, Kacy Amaro-Cheek, Brandon Arnold, Michelle Barker, Michael Bassett, Emilea Bender. Jacob Bentz, Sara Bork. Megan Boulter, Kasey Braska, Nicolas Brindley, Trent Cardosa. Ty Childress, Cassandra Coplin. Jessica Decker, Kassandra Decker. Brandon Dill. Adam Farrah, Misti Farrah, Tessa Foreman, Chaleah Gehrman, Mikayla Hackler, Aiea Hammond, Amanda Harrington. Brooklyn Hayes. Jeffrey Heuss, Kannon Hoffinan, Katie Hook, Jeffrey Jackson. Brooke Lamphier, Chelsea Martin. Adam May, Casey McCoy, Savannah Michel. Mattie Morgan, Kyla Mutch, Aicxis Newland. Ashton Norris, Daniel Overbeek. Alison Papesh, Tyler Payne, Phoenix Pease, Nicklaus Peters, Talia Quero, Jessica Ramsey. Luke Schroeder. William Schut, Michael Sellepack, Cody Sevigny. Michael Shockley, Lindsay Smith. Morgan Smith, Colin Talbot. Jeremiah Tessin. Mitchell Wandell, Ciaira Willma, Kelsey Winslow, Connor Wolschleger and Kaleigh Workman. Sixth grade All As — Clara Bagley, Aubrey Beeler. Avery Blackbum, Carly Boehm, Meghan Bortle, Jordan Dimock. Bradley Eddy, Alexander Haase, Taylor Hennessey, Ronald Hermenitt, III, Haley Hildebrand, Krista Holtman. Amanda Mikolajczyk. McKenzie Nguyen, Aaron Pierce, Dallas Swinchart and Jacob Yakel. Honor Roll — Taiton Adams, April Allen, Patrick Antolovich, Nicholas Bieganski, Taylor Blacken, Nicholas Blincoe, Dylan Bouchie, Tyler. Bourdo, Dustin Brace. Breeana Calhoun, Courtney Cantwell, Mitchell Chapman, Austin Drake Isaac Englesma. Jakob Evans. Collin Foote, Taylor Gallagher, Brooke Gaylor, Melinda Grant, Katelyn Grizzle, Jacob Harvath, Jeremy Haywood, Riley Heckman. Charles Hoadley. Ryan Hoeberiing, Cortni Howard. Sara Hudson, Jessica Jackson. Kasie Jacobs. Cameron James. James Kitchell; Cody Lepper. Cora Martin. Jacqueline Martin. Kristy 1 Matthews, Robert Mayberry,. Renee McConahay, Harley Miller. Scarlett Moore, Ryan Mount, Brittany Norris, Jamie O’Grady. Kayla-Lea Paradowski, Andrew Pursley, Ryan Ramsey. Amber Rawlings, Trenton Risner, Kaleigh Robinson. Emily Smith, Jamie Stanaszek. OPEN: TUESDAY 3-6, THURSDAY 3-6 Samantha Stewart, Ashley Strobel, John Synwolt, Deluxe Homes Prices starting al SI89.900 I Jonathon Todd. Kyle Tyria. Charles VanHoose, Christina Golf Course Views Wilcox, Kristin Wine, Josie 1 Year Golf Membership Included Wooten, Emily Workman, Bree Wortinger and Beau Zelenock. <«■•) ni-iM • 1-800-290-3289 Seventh grade All As — Joshua Boulter, 1 HE LAKEWOOD FAMILY HEALTH CARE Lee O. Stuart, M.D. Brian W. Swanton, M.D. Erica Scofield, PAC 4294 Laurel Drive Lake Odessa, MI 48849 616-374-7660 ...are pleased to welcome Laurie S. Broker, M.D. Joining Us Wednesday, July 6,2005 Dr. Broker specializes in Family Practice and takes care ofpatients of all ages. In addition, she will be offering prenatal care in conjunction with Hastings Gynecology and Obstetrics. She enjoys Women’s health care and Pediatrics. Our new office hours starting July 5.2005 will be Monday-Thursday 7am-7pm and Friday 7am-5pm. This is to make us more accessible to you before and after normal working hours. We are accepting new patients. We are also able to provide laboratory testing. X-ray, ultrasound, and bone density testing at our office. Physical therapy and counseling services are also available. �The Heehnge Banner - Thursday. June 8. 2005 - Page 15 Banner CLASSIFIEDS POLICE BEAT Prairevilte teen on bicycle seriously hurt in crash PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP — A 16-year-old Praircvillc Township girl was seriously hurt June 3 when the bicycle she was riding was struck by a van near the intersection of 4 Mile Road and Burchett. An officer of the Prairieville Township Police Department was sent to the intersection at about 4:35 p.m. last Friday and found that a van driven by a 37-year-oId Prairieville Township woman had struck the bicycle, ridden by Janelie Eddy. The van had been east bound on 4 Mile Road and the bicyclist was north bound on Burchett. It appeared that the bicyclist had run the stop sign on Burchett and into the path of the van. After the collision, the bicyclist was thrown up in the air and then 60 feet down a steep embankment on the north side of 4 Mile Road. The emergency responders took about 45 minutes moving the girl because of her serious injuries and the steep ter­ rain. Eddy was transported to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo by the AitCarc helicopter in critical condition. The occupants of the van were not injured. Woman may be charged with domestic assault CITY OF HASTINGS — A Hastings woman may be charged with domestic assault after she was accused of striking her ex­ husband in the face May 31 during an argument in the 1800 block of Lavender Drive. The dispute occurred when the 36-year-old man went to the residence to pick up his children and the womant refused to grant him visitation. It was reported a short time later that the man had gone to the Bany County Sheriff’s Department to file a formal complaint The matter has been turned over to the prosecutor’s office for review. Two lawn tractors reported stolen in Woodland VILLAGE OF WOODLAND — Two complaints of lawn tractors were reported stolen June ■ f»om residences two miles apart. The first resident reported that his John Deere riding lawn mower with a 54-inch deck was stolen from his home on Velte Road. The second resident, on North Martin Road, reported that his bam was broken into and his John Deere riding mower with a 48inch deck was stolen. After investigation, it was determined that the two victims know each other and the larcenies may have been done by the same suspects. Anyone with information is asked to call Trooper John Hoffmeister at the Michigan State Police Post in Hastings at (269) 948­ 8283. Assault complaint becomes larceny probe, arrest CASTLETON TOWNSHIP — A complaint about several family members fighting June 2 turned into a different kind of inves­ tigation when state police troopers were told about some property at the residence that was stolen. A three-wheel motorcycle and other items that had been stolen from a home near Cadillac were recovered. Another resident at the home, Janice Ritchie, 33, was arrested when she was found to be wanted by police for a probation vio­ lation warrant from Hastings. Ex-husband arrested in domestic assault complaint VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE — Barry County Sheriff's deputies arrested a 49-year-old man after receiving an assault com­ plaint June 3. Authorities said the 48-year old woman had scrapes, cuts, and possibly sprained wrists as a result of lhe assault by her estranged husband. The woman was taken to Spectrum Hospital in Grana Rapids. The man had not been arraigned as of press time. G u. Alcohol a factor in domestic assault arrest CITY OF HASTINGS — Robert Lampert, 49. of Hastings, was arrested June 4 after police received a complaint that he assaulted a 17-year-old woman. The victim called for help at about midnight, after Lampert allegedly came home intoxicated and became belligerent because people were at the home visiting. She said that he began yelling at the visitors and ordered them to leave the residence, kicked her dog. and was throwing things within the house. She said she also received minor injuries from being shoved into the front door. Bathtub reported stolen from yard near driveway YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — A resident on Bowens Mill Road told Barry County Sheriff’s deputies June 4 he was missing a white iron claw foot bathtub that had been in his front yard near his driveway. The man said he last saw the bathtub Thursday afternoon and noticed it missing Saturday morning. Anyone with information is asked to call Bany County Sheriff’s Department at (269) 948-4805. CALL... The Hastings BANNER 945-9554 AMISH LOG BED w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 999 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought, never used). Still on roll. New $800 - sell $295. (517)2044)600 AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, $500 obo. (269)9484)502 FOR SALE: bib lettuce,’ har­ vested before your very’ own eyes, locally grown, 804­ 9055. FOR SALE: outdoor play­ ground equipment, 2 sepa­ rate sets. One is tower/ climber with slide, other is cube climber with slide. Good condition, $50 each or best offers. Can be seen at 235 E. High, Hastings or call (269)948-2674. SLEIGH BED: queen cherry’ wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set $175. (517)719-8062 DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. INSTALLING MARBLE, GRANITE, SLATE CE­ RAMIC & PORCELAIN TILE. CALL FOR FREE ES­ TIMATES, (616) 291-0002. l\t til I \ftih 1017 E STATE STREET, 2­ 1/2 acres commercial any type business, 4 car garage, 4 bedroom home, $120,000. HOME FOR SALE: 3br, lo­ cal area. Nice yard, $300 down, $625 per month. Call (517)627-9457. KALKASKA: 5 beautifully wooded acres near Torch Lake, camping or home site. derground electric & tele­ phone, natural gas. $39,900, $1,000 down, $450 month, 11% land contract. www.rwrthemlandco.com. Northern Land Company, 1­ 800-968-3118. WANTED: lease with option to buy, 3 bedroom home in the Hastings area. Low down payment. Must accept our family dog. Please call 269-838-4517 for any ques­ tions you may have. Two teens apprehended for shoplifting in Charlotte Cl IY OF HASTINGS — Two suspects were apprehended in connection with a shoplifting complaint June 4 at the Fashion Bug store in Charlotte. Two 17-year-old suspects from Hastings bad been identified and thought to be at a residence in the 1200 block of Star School Road. Police were able to locate the teens and recovered $60 worth of stolen clothing. Both suspects cooperated with officers and admitted their involvement. During the course of the investigation it was learned that one of the suspects was wanted on a warrant for possession of mar­ RIVER RIDGE ASSISTED LIVING. Beautiful home. Loving care. Reasonable rates. (269)948-9842 J Stocks J Bonds J Mutual Funds J IRAs JCDs WATER GARDENING: Water Lilies, Aquatic plants. Goldfish & Koi, liners, pumps, filters. Apol’f Land­ scaping Co., 9340 Kalama­ zoo, Caledonia. (616)698­ 1030. Open Mon.-Fri., 9am530pm; Saturday, 9am-2pm. 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N M-43 Hwy.. Hastings. At the front counter. GARAGE SALE: Thurs. k Frl, 9th & 10th, 9am-5pm. Dresser, recliner, some car­ pet. 128 N. Park St., behind Auto Zone. LOST!!! In Hastings or Del­ ton area while out at garage sales - very sentimental watch with engraving on the back. Please, please call (269)948-8530. 1986 DODGE D-250 PICK UP: $800 obo. Runs gtxxj. (269)948-9947 or (269)838­ 7372. 2001 MOBILE HOME: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, applian­ ces included (stove, refriger­ ator, stacked washer, dryer, dishwasher, microwave) -’ all newer, $33,000 Call (269)945-5235 or (269)838­ 3176. $195 WOOD FOUR POST BED (new) with king pillowtop mattress set. Cost $1,000. (517)2044)600 $90 PILLOWTOP QUEEN mattress set (in plastic). Brand new, never useH' King, $150. (517)719 Suo2 THANK YOU wr'iid like tc take the time tr, thank the community of Hastings for their support and derations in cur time of crisi*. V e would e. penally like tc thank Back Tn Life Taxidermy, Critters Pet Supply-, Tom Gilbert Jr., Tom Swainston, Sue Butch­ er; Shirley- Smith Glenna Ressique and Neil Wilson. We would also like the community to know that we are back up and running and taking appointments where you can get right in. Nancy Doom FPrc^iRStoal? your construction and deanup needs, (269)945-5826. NEED A DECK BUILT OR A PRIVACY FENCE OR A CHAIN LINK FENCE IN­ STALLED? CALL FOR EST1MATES, (269) 945-9340 TIDY HOME CLEANING Service. Home & Office cleaning for all your needs. Weekly, semi-monthly, monthly or that special one time. In business for 20 years serving southeast Kent & all of Barry County. All work­ ers bonded. Call (269)948­ 8508 or (269)945-9448. Melissa Wymer THANK YOU We want to thank our children and grandchildren fji the lovely 50th wedding anniversary party they gave us. Our thanks to all tne friends and relatives that attended and for all the cards and gifts. It was a day we will always cherish. Arnold & Linda Erb DRIVER: additional CDL-A drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment. (616)248-7729 HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO WORK FOR YOUR­ SELF? Your own hours and your own days off and make up to $500 every two weeks. Call Jesse Volstromer at (912)977-5945 (ages 16 and up)- POSITION OPEN PART­ TIME: 10 hours per week, Hastings Public Library. Cleaning and maintenance. Must work 5 days in the week, $10/hour, no benefits. Must be 18 years old. Apply by June 11th. Hastings Pub­ lic Library, 121 S. Church St. Hastings. GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES FOR SALE: 5 males; 1 female, $200 each. (517)852-0966 or (269)758­ 4042. J. C ROSE DISPOSAL for your construction and clean­ up needs, (269)945-5826. 2 BEDROOM in country, large yard, no pets, $525 + security deposit. (269)948­ 8943 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: ijuana. The investigation and property has been turned over lo the Charlotte Police Department. Mark D. Christensen, AAMS 421W. Woodtawn Ave, Haedog*. M> «°58 (21») 9453553 or toll tree (800) 288-5220 TRIBE, continued from page 1 Broken water main repaired A water main broke during the afternoon Tuesday in front of the Barry County Courthouse. A repair crew from the City of Hastings Public Works Department was below street level repairing the main on Wednesday morning. a Class II casino, which would allow them to have bingo games. A Class III license would allow for extensive gaming. In answer to some statements from opponents of the casino development, Scott Nielson, exec­ utive vice president and chief development officer for Stations Casinns. Inc., issued a statement: “We are fully committed to mov­ ing forward with the construction and operation of the same high quality gaming facility whether the Tribe has a compact and oper­ ates Class III gaming or whether the Tribe operates Class D (bingo) gaming without a compact’’ Nielson said the tribe would continue to pursue negotiating a compact with Governor Jennifer Granholm while construction begins on a Class III facility. Sprague told the First Friday audience, “We will have a Class ID facility.” EdwardJones See usjor color copies, one-hourphoto processing and all yourprinting needs. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 �p«9« U - Thuraday. Jjne B. 2005 - The Hastings Banner VILLAGE, continued from page 1 committee in its decision process included an assumption that population will increase significantly within the proposed village over the next decade, which trill force the need for services and coord.nated plan­ ning throughout. The boundaries include current and potential commercial devel­ opments, which are based on the exis­ tence of Gun Lake. The proposed boundaries include both sides of M-179 (Chief Noonday Road) as it transects the village for continuity of land use planning. The map includes enough land in the western portion of the village to provide for a "green belt.” This is one provision of the map Gates pointed Road repairs done west of Hastings The road bed unexpectedly broke up recently on M-37 Highway near the west end of the Hastings city limits. Workers from Barry County Road Commission patched it with asphalt quickly before any major damage to vehicles was done. They were on site to repair tho roadway Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning. HEALTH CENTER, continued from page 1 for allergies, asthma, diabetes and other chronic illnesses, but will not offer fami­ ly planning services or distribution of contraceptives. Schnackenberg said in rural areas such as Maple Valley, a school-based health center can help in many ways, including providing more access to care and in helping to bridge the transportation gap that keeps adolescents and teens from getting primary and preventative care. National data also shows that centers like the one being planned have an added benefit to parents, in that they do not have to take off of work to take their chil­ dren to the doctor, improving productivi­ ty, and decreasing lost wages. "We will be working with parents, teachers, community leaders and of course our youth to ensure that the plans are reflective of the needs and values of our community," said Maple Valley Superintendent Kim Kramer. "Over the summer, the Community Advisory Council (CAC), made up of parents, stu­ dents and health officers and community leaders, will make recommendations on the types of services, look and environ­ ment and outreach services that will be offered at the middle school and high school. He added that the youth in the school have taken a leadership role in trying to make this happen at the school. Only 12 of the 23 planning sites will be invited by the state to begin to begin implementing their site in the fall. If Maple Valley becomes one of the imple­ mentation sites, the center at the middle/high school must be fully operational and ready to serve youth enrolled in the school no later than October'2006. "V/e know that these centers also offer parents another important way to be involved in their middle and high school­ ers' lives." Kramer said. “The most suc­ cessful school-based health centers in the state and around the country arc the ones that have strong student and parental involvement through their CACs." "If we are awarded an implementation grant, we plan on creating a nurturing environment for our youth to receive quality health care, and for our parents to help guide its growth and sustainability.* Schnackenberg said. "This is a wonderful partnership between health and education." he added. Kramer agreed. "We know that healthy kids leant more. They have less loss time from school, they come to school more ready to learn. It is a win-win." For more information, call Schnackenberg at 517-541-2607. out. as he questioned whether residents far from the lake would want to support the lake if they do not have access. The map includes many potential water inflow sources in the village in order to enable sound water quality management of wetlands, streams and lakes in the vil­ lage. This is also raising fears from some commercial and retail property owners about regulations. The proposed village would be 22.25 square miles total with 12.56 square miles in Barry County and 9.69 square miles in Allegan County. Yankee Springs Township will include 7.44 square miles of the village, with 5.11 lars). The average taxable value for vil­ lages in Michigan is $27,000,000. There are approximately 34.7 miles of public roads within the proposed village. Riehl concluded, "The goal of GLAVAC is lo unify the Gun Lake area into a Home Rule Village for the purpose of coordinating local services, gaining local identity, and managing the future of our area.” Riehl, president of the Gun Lake Protective Association (GLPA) and board of directors, had brought the village con­ cept of an information only section of the GLPA’s annual meeting in 2004. At that meeting, two major reasons for consideration again of the village struc­ ture (last considered in the mid-1980s to 1990) are the lack of a forum for common planning or zoning among the four town­ ships. Wayland. Martin. Yankee Springs and Orangeville, and their failure to com­ municate with each other when zoning near their boundaries. A complication is the fact that Orangeville is the only town­ ship of the four to rely on Barry County for zoning. (Martin and Wayland town­ ships are in Allegan County.) Issues raising concern were the activi­ ties of Gun Lake Investors (GLI), a limit­ ed liability company that owns several parcels between U.S. Highway 131 and the lake. Also discussed was the illegal discharge of 63 million gallons of water by the developers of condominium project square miles in Orangeville township, 7.63 square miles in Wayland Township total and 2.06 square miles in Martin Township. In making the announcement about a proposed village earlier this spring, Riehl said, “This is a proposed boundary only. The Michigan State Boundary Commission will have the final say as to the exact location... This proposed boundary, along with lhe required peti­ tions will be forwarded to the state when the petition phase is complete.” The population of the village is esti­ mated to be approximately 3,000 full­ time residents. The taxable value of the property with­ in the village boundary is more than $200,000,000 (two hundred million dol­ its Yankee Springs Township. GLI proposed a 590-space RV park with a 48-acre lake in Orangeville Township along Patterson Road in December 2003. The proposal changed into a 205 single-family housing develop­ ment with a 48-acre lake. The develop­ ment would be across Patterson from a 305 single-family housing development with a 60-acre lake in Martin Township, a development also being planned by GLI after sand mining is completed. Other developments currently under construction or being planned could add another 300 homes to the Gun Lake area. The case of Pleasant Valley #2 high­ lighted the difficulty in getting the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) to act after the GLPA had an independent laboratory test the water being discharged into the lake, and found a volatile organic compound pres­ ent. and notified the department According to Riehl, it took the MDEQ another six days to halt the discharge. The group that met Monday to discuss reasons for not becoming a village will hold another meeting in July at • Ic^auon and date to be set later. — Staff writer Fran Faverman also contributed to rfus story. West Nile Virus threat still exists in this area The 2005 mosquito season marks the fifth year that West Nile Virus has been a potential threat to the citizens of Michigan. In anticipation of the season just arriv­ ing, the Barry-Eatoi. District Health Department is offering the following information in order to help protect mation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord. The virus first appeared six years ago in the United States, in New York City. It has since made its way west­ ward and now is found in virtually the entire country. The virus is transmitted through the bites of infected mosquitoes. Person to against tise threat West Nile is a mosquito-borne virus that can capse encephalitis, an inflamma­ tion of the brain or meningitis, an inflam­ person contact such as kissing, touching or caring for someone who is infected does not transmit the virus. Most people who are infected will not develop any Gilmore Car Museum plans motorcycle show Sunday Hundreds of motorcycles, from the parts swap meet, and the several new motorcycle dealers offering demo rides. And while most spectators at the Gilmore Vintage Motorcycle Show are there to see the bikes, they're welcome to explore the newly expanded Gilmore Car Museum, all included in the show admis­ sion. The museum complex covers 90 acres and displays some of the world's rarest and most interesting autos in its several historic bams. This eclectic col­ lection of cars, which spans from 1899 to present-day. includes Ducsenbergs of the late 1920s. a rare 1948 Tucker, and a the popular 1981 DeLorean. Besides the towering red bams, you,II also find a recreated small-town train depot, a 1930s service station, and an authentic 1940s diner serving frozen cus­ tard and typical diner fare. The Gilmore Car Museum's own vin­ tage motorcycles will be on display, including a very rare 1912 Pierce-Arrow built by the famed auto manufacturer bet­ ter known for its prestigious luxury cars, and a 1919 Johnson Motor Wheel, which was he predecessor of the Johnson Outboard Motor. The show is open to the public from 9 am to 4 pm. rain or shine, and admission per adult is $7, with kids under 11 admit­ ted free. Call 269-671-5089 for more information. rare rides of the last century to the newest models driven by spectators, will thunder into the newly-expanded Gilmore Car Museum iqHickory Corners Sunday. The museum, nestled M 90 landscaped acresl. is known for its collection of near­ ly 200 extraordinary vehicles spanning more than 100 years of automotive heiitage. Yet, on this particular Sunday, the Gilmore Car Museum will again wel­ come its Vintage Motorcycle Show, the 10th annual. L This show will’ features vintage motor­ cycles, scooters and customs 20 years old and older, displayed on the show field under the flags df their countries of ori­ gin. The several hundred motorcycles driven by spectators of the event receive VIP treatment and are given special park­ ing in a “show field" of their own. “The parking'area alone becomes a wonderful bike show itself,” says Gilmore Car Museum Executive Director Michael Spezia. “The museum hosts 10 to 12 shows each year, and for this one, we completely shift gears. You'll see some of the best examples of original and restored vintage bikes here.” You will also find a “Bike Corral” full of vintage bikes for sale, a huge cycle symptoms, a small minority ot people may become ill three to 15 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. The symptoms may include fever, headache, body aches, and sometimes a skin rash and swollen glands. In rare occasions, WNV infection may result in encephalitis, marked by headache, high fever, stiff neck, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convul­ sions, muscle weakness and paralysis. A small number of cases have been fatal. Horse owners are encouraged to speak to their veterinarian about the uev treat­ ments and preventatives. Precautionary measures that can be taken to reduce risk of infection include: • Maintaining window and door screen­ ing to deter against the mosquitoes. • Eliminating or emptying standing water in and around the premises of your home where mosquitoes can lay their eggs and breed. • Consider minimizing the amount of time you spend ou'doors from dusk to dawn. Wear protective clothing such as long-sleeved shirts and mid-length pants, and the use of insect repellent with DEET to exposed skin when outdoors. Testing of dead birds is unnecessary since West Nile Virus previously has been established in both Bany and Eaton coun­ ties. Therefore, the Barry-Eaton District Health Department will not be collecting dead birds this season. Dead birds can be safely disposed of by placing them in the garbage using a gloved hand or by turn­ ing a plastic bag inside out. grasping the bird and then turning the bag back right side out with the bird inside. Use a shov­ el to collect and bury. If you have pets that may dig up the dead bird, then safely place in a plastic bag and dispose of into the garbage. For additional information about West Nile Virus, contact the Barry-Eaton. District Health Department at (517) 541­ 2615 in Charlotte or (517) 485-7110 extension 6, or at the Hastings oOffice at (269)945-9516. ARE YOU READV FOR THE NEXT LEVEL? i Mark your calendars: JUNE 18 & 22 Was: MSRP $35,060 N°w $28,09923 AFTER REBATE Was: MSRP $23,785 now $17,926“ AFTER REBATE Bill Seif Chevrolet Buick OF HASTINGS www.billseifchevbuick.com 1435 S. Hanover St. (M-37) • Hastings, Ml 49058 IhMday, Thursday, Friday M • Monday * Wedmaday »-7 • Saturday MtMMO 269-945-2425 Come be a part of a new select program based out of Hastings. Hastings FC will field both boys and girts teams in each age divisions from U-9 thru U-19. All are welcome to tryout. Tryouts are FREE and will be held at Hastings High School. All are encouraged to tryout both days if possible. Alternate tryout arrangements may be made in advance. Registration table will be set-up behind tne community center at Pierce soccer field. JUNE 18: JUNE 22: registration registration registration registration is is is is at 8am for U-9 thru U-14 boys; tryouts 8:30am-10:30am at 10am for U-9 thru U-19 girts; tryouts 10:30am-12:30pm at 4:30pm for U-9 thru U-14 boys; tryouts 5-7pm at 6:30pm for U-9 thru U-19 girls; tryouts 7-9pm We are also in need of coaches for the Fall 2005 season. If you are at all interested please contact Sarah at (616) 706-1151 or e-mail hasbnosfutbaldub@hotmail.com . 02625807 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 9, 2005 - Page 17 Orioles top HHS with six runs in final two innings After falling behind early, the Saxons battled back to make a game of it. before falling 9-2 to the eventual district champi­ ons from Charlotte. The Orioles jumped on the Saxons early in the Division 2 district semifinal at Charlotte High School Saturday, scoring three runs in the first four innings. “We were living on the edge all game with Charlotte and eventually they cashed in with a couple of big hits.” said Saxon head coach Marsh Evans. Saxon football ready to host summer camps Hastings Community Education Saxon Boys’ Summer Football Camps begin Monday at Hastings High School. The camps are open to all area students. The High School Camp will be broken up into three sessions for boys entering grades 9-12. The cost is $35. and covers all three sessions and the cost of a camp T-shirt. Those three camps will be held June 13­ 15, July 11-13, and July 25-28. The first camp is a Wing-T camp, the second a defen­ sive camp, and the third a team building camp. Each practice will run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Hastings High School football practice field. Instructions in football skills will be provided by new head coach Fred Rademacher and the high school football staff. Helmets for camp will be passed out Friday, June 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the new field house pole bam. A kids camp for boys entering grade three through eight will run from July 25-28. The cost is $35 and includes a T-shirt, drinks, and snacks. Practices will run from 3:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. at the high school football practice field, with instruction coming from the high school football staff. Pre-registration is required. Call 948-4414 with any questions. Hastings pulled to within 3-2 in the fourth inning, but Charlotte opened up the game with a four-run sixth inning. The Orioles would then add a pair of insurance runs in the seventh to finish off the Saxons. Matt Teunessen drew a lead-off walk in the fourth to get the scoring started for Hastings, then was bunted to second by Andy Kelly, and came around to score on a base hit from Tyler Jiles. Kevin Davis reached first on a fielding error, moving Jiles to second, and Scott Allerding then ripped a double to left scor­ ing Jiles before a pop-up ended the inning. “I was proud of the way our kids battled back in the middle innings.” said Evans. “These guys fought through some adversi­ ty in tire middle of the season and I was proud of their effort today and throughout tbc year." The Saxons end the season with an 11 18 record, after splining the two games of a double header at Hamilton last week Wednesday. In game two. Matt Teunessen spotted the Hawkeyes an early 3 -0 lead and then never looked back as the Saxons rallied for the 6-3 win to earn the split with Hamilton. Teunessen. now 2 -4 on the year, was brilliant, going the distance and shutting out Hamilton after the three-run first. Teunessen allowed five hits in the first inning, but one there after. He struck out ten hitters in his finest outing of the sea­ son. Trailing by three, Hastings tallied two runs in the top of the second inning putting together the rally with a pair of lead-off walks and aggressive base running from Mike Garrett and Dan Secord. After a scoreless third, the Saxons grabbed the lead for good in the top of the fourth after Garrett led off the inning after being hit by the pitch. Secord would draw a walk and Kevin Davis would then beat out a bunt which that scored Garrett and Sccord came home on a Hawkeye throw­ ing error. Davis eventually scored on a base hit from Brandon Sutfm to push the Saxons in front. The Saxons added another run in the top of the sixth as Secord again keyed the rally with a lead-off single. Travis Taylor then The 2005 Hastings varsity baseball team. Team members are. front from left, Andy' Griggs. Austin Hurless. Andy Kelly. Brandon Sutfin, Jeremy Cuddahee, Branden Curtis, Jackson Hoke, Travis Taylor, back, coach Marsh Evans, Mike McPhillips, Matt Teunessen, Tyler Jiles, Mike Garrett, Kev»ii Davis, Scott Allerding, Andy Miller. Dan Secord, and assistant coach Brian DeVnes. Missing from photo are assistant coach Doug Garrett and assistant coach Andrew Courtright. (Photo by White's Photography) bunted Secord to second base, where he would score on another Sutfin hit. Hamilton won game one of the double­ header. 6-5. scoring the winning run in the bottom of the seventh. The game, which saw several lead changes was tied in the top of the seventh by Hastings after Sutfin drew a lead-off walk, was sacrificed to second by an Andy Griggs bunt, then moved to third on a gutsy base-running move by Sutfin, and would then score on a wild pitch to tie the game at four. However. Hamilton came back with a run in the bottom half of the xzning to win. sixth to take the lead before Hastings ral­ lied in the seventh to tie Davis started ind wen’ the first four innings for the Saxons in his final appear­ ance before the districts. Dav is struck out five in the outing. Garrett came on in relief and took the loss. “This was a good outing for tte team today." said Evans. “We needed to play better baseball then what we have been playing and today was better. Even though we lost the first game their were some pos itives and the second game we had some kids come through in many areas.” Winchester earns only D-2 medal by Brett Brener Sports Editor A pair of quick laps around the track earned Thornapple Kellogg sophomore Rebecca Winchester the area's only slate medal. Winchester placed sixth In the 800-metcr ran with a time of 2 minutes 20.87 seconds at Saturday’s Division 2 State Track and Field Finals. Alisha Cole of Cadillac won the 100- and 200-meter dashes. Detroit Renaissance won the girls meet with 80 points. Renaissance foursomes won the 800-metcr relay, lhe 1600-meter relay, and lhe 3200-meter relay. Ofili carried Ypsilanti to a second place total of 38 points. She was also second in the 100-meter dash. Cadillac (32). Lansing Waverly (31), Kenowa Hills (24). South Christian (22.5). Byron Center (22). and Wayland Union (21), closed out the top seven. Winchester was the only athlete from Thomapple Kellogg, Hastings, or Lakewood lo medal. She was also a state qualifier in the 1600meter ran and. and with the Trojans' 1600meter relay team which set an O-K Gold Conference record at the conference meet this season. TK's 800-meter relay team also qualified for state, as did junior Jessica Flaska in the 100-meter hurdles and junior Chaney Robinson in the 400-meter dash. Other local competitors included Thomapple Kellogg's Troy Rock in the long jump. Lakewood's Travis Wickham in the discus and Travis Willard in the 1 IO­ meter high hurdles, and the Hastings’ boys' 1600-meter relay team which included sen­ ior Joel Maiville who also competed in the 400-meter dash. Trojans a little ticked that tie took 2nd place away No one likes a tie. They make it hard to breathe and they’re always falling down into your spaghetti. No, not that kind of tie. Baseball went nuts with one little tie in the All-Star game and now every American League fan is pushing for the Cubs Nomar Garciapara to be the starting short stop in this year’s contest so the White Sox can get home field advantage in the World Series. Someone who really doesn’t like ties right now is Thomapple Kellogg varsity girts’ soccer coach Katie Polhemus. Her Trojans officially finished third in the O-K Gold Conference this fall, because of a tie. A tie that happened in a game her team was more than 10 miles away from. South Christian and Holland Christian’s tie in the O-K Gold Conference Tournament game at South. May 25. took second place away from the Trojans. Now, Polhemus likes to sum up her season by just saying, “we finished with the sec­ ond-best record in the league." Apparently there’s a rule, tucked away in a packet somewhere that says the O-K Gold Conference soccer tournament doesn’t have to end with a winner. South Christian and Holland Christian played through two scoreless overtime periods and called it a night. South Christian finished the conference regular season 7-0. and if they’d won the tour­ nament title TK would be second overall in the league. With the tie in the title game, it bumped the Maroons past TK in the final standings. It all sounds like a lot of squabbling over second place, but where teams finish deter­ mine how many girls can be nominated for all-conference awards. The Trojans' Ashley Lund and Ellen Phillips still made al) O-K Gold, but coach Lund was hoping for one more girl on that list. I talked to coach Polhemus after Thursday's district semifinal game, a 1-0 win over Eaton Rapids. She was still a little ticked off by the whole situation. Maybe Saturday's district championship victory over Charlotte will smooth things out a little bit? The Trojans did get the last laugh. They were the only team from the O-K Gold Conference to win a district trophy. The regionals began last night at Portage Northern for TK against Mattawan. Portage Northern and Mason met in the other Division 2 regional semifinal last night. The win­ ners will meet up Friday night at Portage Northern. Speaking of soccer, any one interested in seeing some other top notch teams closer to home, while the Pistons and Spurs take a break, can head over to Delton Kellogg Saturday, The Panthers are hosting a Division 3 regional tournament. The finals arc scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, with Calvin Christian taking on the winner of last night's game between Grand Rapids Catholic Centra) and Hudsonville Unity Christian. My last glance at the Division 3 rankings had the Unity Christian Crusaders as the top team in the stale. One things for sure, whichever game you check out this weekend, it won’t end up in a tie. Hastings took their first lead of the game in the top of the third after a lead-off single from Mike McPhillips was followed by a Sutfin double. Jiles knocked home both runners with a single. Hamilton then tied the game at two all with a run in the bottom of the third. Hastings came right back in their half of the fourth with a run without benefit of a hit. Scott Allerding walked, stole second base and then was bunted over to third by McPhillips. Allerding scored on a wild pitch to put the Saxons back on top 3 - 2. Hamilton tied the game again in the bot­ tom of the fifth, and added a run in the Lakewood's Travis Wickham sends his discus sailing during the Division 2 State Finals on Saturday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Thomapple Kellogg sophomore Rebecca Winchester sprints towards tha finish in the 1600-meter run Saturday at the Division 2 State Finals. She earned the area's only medal in D-2 with her sixth place finish in the 800. (Photo by Perry Hardin) For two years now, Winchester and the rest of the O-K Gold distance runners have been chasing South Christian's Lori Burgess and Wayland's Jessica Armstrong. Armstrong took some revenge at the meet. Burgess was the 1600-meter champi­ on in the O-K Gold ahead of Armstrong, but the Wayland sophomore out-kicked Burgess along the final stretch to win the race Saturday in 5:02.68. She did the same thing to East Grand Rapids' Laura Malnor in winning the 3200-meter ran in II :O8.62. She wasn't lhe only multiple state champ in the girls' meet Saturday. Ypsilanti’s Tiffany Ofili put on a show winning the long jump (18-9.25), the 100-meter hurdles (14.19). and the 300-metcr low hurdles (42.82). setting Division 2 Final Meet Records in each event. Thomapple Kellogg junior takes a hand-off from teammate, junior, Ashley VanderMeer in the 800-meter relay at Saturday's Division 2 State Finals in Caledonia (Photo by Perry Hardin) �Page 18 - Thursday. June 9. 2005 - The Hastings Banner TK wins second girls’ soccer district championship by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Trojans have taken and faced their share of penalty kicks throughout the season. Facing their fourth shoot-out of the season, and first since falling in a second shoot-out against Holland Christian in the semifinals of the O-K Gold Conference Tournament. TK head coach Katie Polhemus was confident things would end differently for her team in the Division 2 district finals against Charlotte at Caledonia on Saturday evening. “In the past shoot-outs. I asked who want­ ed to take the kicks, and many of my players were hesitant, due to so much pressure.” said Polhemus. “But this game was different. This time the girls all stepped forward and wanted the chance. This was great to see - their newly found confidence. 1 had a gut feeling this time the girts would get it done." Her gut was right, but not in the first over­ time session. The Trojans and Orioles both made four of their five attempts to send the game into a sudden-death shoot-out. There TK’s Vai VanBemden made her shot, and the Orioles’ attempt sailed over TK goalie Kimmy Meyer and over the cross-bar. giving the Trojans a 3-2 victory. It is only the program's second district title. The first came in 1997. one year after Polhemus’ graduation from TKHS. The Trojans played in the Division 2 Regional Semifinals at Portage Northern High School on Wednesday afternoon, against the Mattawan Wildcats. Portage Northern and Mason met in the second semi­ final Wednesday. The Regional Championship contest is scheduled for Friday night at 7. ‘This team has put their heart and soul into each game, and that’s exactly what happened again.” said Polhemus. Charlotte and TK ended two periods of reg­ ulation and two 15 minute overtime periods knotted at two goals apiece. The pressure was on the Trojans late in the second half of the game, with the Orioles liolding a 2-1 lead. After being tied at the half. Charlotte scored 15 minutes into lhe second period. Thomapple Kellogg senior Kristi Hall steps in to thwart a clearing attempt by the Greyhounds in her team's 1-0 victory over Eaton Rapids in the Division 2 District Semifinals last Thursday evening at Caledonia. (Photo by Brett Bremer) NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2005-2006 BUDGET FOR DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 20.2005. al 6:45 o'clock p.m.. in the Elementary School Emotions became heated as the two teams battled, with five yellow cards being issued. With six minutes left in the game. Polhemus moved her defense around and pushed sweeper. Ellen Phillips up to a defen­ sive midfield position. “I needed to generate more offense in a hurry and I knew Ellen could help keep the pressure on Charlotte.” she said. Charlotte did not read the switch, which allowed an unmarked Phillips the ability to lake a 40-yard shot and find the back of the net to tic lhe game. After two scoreless overtime periods. Ashlcigh Lund. Kristy Hall. Phillips and Alicia Buchanan each made their in the first round of penalty shots for the Trojans. Meyer made an incredible stop on a Charlotte shoot­ er to keep TK alive. The Trojans had the early 1 -0 lead in the game. Eight minutes in. senior Chanda Brice made a perfect crossing pass to teammate Desiree Jaworowski who found the back of the net. A defensive miscue four minutes later allowed the Orioles to tie the contest at one goal each. Phillips and Meyer made sure the Trojans got to the district final, by cleaning up after any defensive miscues in the team’s 1-0 dis­ trict semifinal victory over Eaton Rapids on Thursday afternoon. “Those two really did a terrific job in the first half to keep us in the game," said Polhemus. Eaton Rapids held the upper hand for near­ ly the entire first half, controlling the ball in the Trojans end and peppering Meyer with shots. “Wc came out real slow at the beginning of the game. The girls were just kind of slug­ gish." said Polhemus. “We had a whole week off. Obviously, it takes some time to get back into it.” Meyer made 18 saves in the game, twice balls hit the post behind her m the first half, but her teammates gave her some time to catch her breath in lhe second half. The Trojans had a couple chances of their own. but saw shots go over the goal or direct­ TK sophomore sweeper Ellen Phillips heads the ball away Kxn Eaton Rapids* Kendra Clarke, as teammate Megan Finkbeiner rushes back to play defense. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ly at Eaton Rapids’ keeper. Il wasn’t until 14 minutes remained in the second half that either team was able to break through. The Trojans were awarded a free kick just outside the Greyhounds’ penalty box. Lund sent a perfect ball across the front of the net to a crashing Strumberger who headed it in for the game’s only score. “They have done that so many times this year," Polhemus said. It was Lund's team leading 16th assist of the season. Like the Trojans did in the district final, the Greyhounds pushed up their defense trying to tie the score and extend the season. TK’s defense however, was up to the task. The Trojans even spent a Jew minutes with all-conference performer Philips injured on the sidelines, VanBemden moved back to the sweeper position and did everything she needed to keep the ball away from the Trojan goal and preserve lhe team’s 11th shut-out of the year. Eaton Rapids was the team that knocked Caledonia out of the district tournament on Tuesday afternoon. Caledonia bowed out of the districts with a hard fought 2-1 loss to defending district champions. Three Maple Valley vaulters, and more, medal in D-3 final D. " by Brett Bremer ■ - SEMIS'Editor...-. ,........... The trio of Maple Valley pole vaulters did­ n’t steal the show Saturday during the Division 3 State Finals al Comstock Park, but all three of them did earn state medals. Maple Valley junior Matt Gordeneer placed fifth in the boys’ pole vault by clear­ ing 13-9. Seniors Lisa Hamilton and Tara Gordenski tied for seventh place on the girts* side, with Whitney Potts of Standish-Sterling and Amy Hoekwaler of McBain, by passing the bar at 9-6. Hamilton. Gordenski. Potts. and Hoekwaler were still 30 inches away from a Conference Room at 327 N. Grove St.. Delton. Michigan, the Board of Education of the Delton Kellogg Schools will hold a public hearing to consider the district's proposed 2005-2006 budget The Board may not adopt its proposed 2005-2006 budget until after the public hearing. A copy of the proposed 2005-2006 budget including the proposed property tax millage rate is available for pubic inspection during normal business hours at the Superintendent's office. 327 N. Grove St.. Delton, Michigan. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hear­ ing. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. Elizabeth Matteson, Secretary Maple Valley seniors Lisa Hamilton (from left) Tara Gordenski, and junior Matt Gordeneer share a moment between vaults at Saturday's Division 3 State Finals at Comstock Park High School. All three earned medals by placing in the top eight in the pole vault. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 1 & H Pool Construction 4 Loans for Every Home. Rates are low. Now’s a great time to get a loan that fits the home you want. MainStreet looks at your situation and works at finding a way to say -yes”. Call to discuss your options today. 945-9561 or 1-800-267-3830 5.500% 5.595% APR* 30 YEAR FIXED ‘Annual Percentage Rate u of On Equal Housing Lender I Member FDIC Q9M2212 Delton Kellogg junior Marissa Ingle strains as she sprints toward the finish in the 3200-meter relay Saturday morning at the Division 3 State Finals hosted by Comstock Park High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) state championship, as Lakeview’s Katie Shaw set a new AU-Division record. She is the first high school girt in the state of Michigan to clear 12-0 in the pole vault at a state meet. She is just the third girt in the state ever to clear 12-0. Sturgis’ Stephanie Tecpie held the previous finals record’at 11-10. she cleared that at the 2000 Division 3 finals, and still holds the slate record at 12-4. Grand Rapids’ Catholic Centra’is Rachel Zukowski cleared 12-0 at the 1999 Grand Rapids City Championships. - name change to LN POOL PROS tion for over 30 years. liner replacement ation including ILL TODAY! e (269) 979-3526 1(269)317-7048 . ALES ♦ SERVICE ' •VERS * HEATERS ...etc. 06610388 L See D-3, page 20 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 9. 2005 - Page 19 Slow second half start stops Saxons in semifinal by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Si’xon varsity girts’ soccer coach Sarah Derrico shed a couple tears for her departing senior group near the end of Hastings 4-0 loss to Eaton Rapids in the Division 2 District Semifinals at Caledonia last Thursday. Charlotte scored its fourth goal with more than 30 minutes of action remaining, and to that point the Saxons had only a handful of chances against the Oriole net. Rather than pulling her seniors off the field in the final minutes for an ovation from their families and fans, she let them close out their high school careers by leading a last minute attack on the goal. She pushed Allison Cooney, Kelsey Howell. Betsy Acker, and Katrina Jacobs up to the front line. It took a few moments for everything to gel. but with 33 seconds left Acker blasted a shot, sending the Charlotte keeper flying through the air to knock the ball away with one hand. “Why not let them play? It’s their last ten minutes." said Derrico after the game was over. Charlotte controlled the play for much of the night, but the Saxons trailed just 1-0 at the half. An Oriole comer kick was turned away by the Saxons with just under eight minutes left in the first half, but Charlotte got a second attempt to send the ball into the middle of the field from the sidelines. It landed in a crowd in the mouth of the goal. Hastings’ keeper Leann Pratt dove into a pack of Orioles after the hall, but it bounced away towards the Saxon net There. Oriole sophomore Jordan Brown walked it in with an escort from teammate Amber Gilbert. The Saxons had a similar chance moments late, but the Oriole keeper was able to corral the ball after a great free kick by the Saxons Dana Shilling put them in the position to score. The opening minutes of the second half belonged entirely to the Orioles. “I just don’t know what happened in the 05676354 Saxon goalkeeper Leann Pratt dives between a group of Orioles, including Allison Lyon (11) and Ashtin Truax (2) to try and get to a loose ball during Thursday evening’s Division 2 District Semifinal at Caledonia. The ball got away from Pratt, and the Orioles scored the first of four goals in the shut-out victory. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxon sophomore Molly Wallace tries to get involved in the play as Charlotte’s Ashtin Truax heads the baH out of the air with teammate Jordan Brown looking on Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Trojans miss golfs second day by Brett Bremer Whitney Moll and Amy Nerz have been there Sports Editor shooting away as well. Caledonia varsity girts’ golf coach Gus At the state finals, only five girts are Wagner had already decided to play the nice allowed to compete each day, so Wagner went guy before finishing 31 strokes behind Dexter to his two seniors and said they'd split the on the first day of the Division 2 State Finals tournament. at Forest Akers West Course in East Lansing Moll shot a 134 on Friday for the Scots, on Friday. while Nerz tallied a 132 Saturday. While seniors Brooke Zicscmcr and Kauc .—^Neither score counted in the team tally, but Leatherman and sophomores Sara it was an excellent experience for the two. Leatherman and Carolyn Schaner have been Katie, Sara. Schaner and Ziesemer’s scores the four girls to post scores in nearly all of the were enough to cam the Scots a fourth place Fighting Scots’ matches this season, seniors finish, just two strokes behind third place East The Trojans’ Heather Hawkins taps in a short putt on the fourth hole at Forest Akers West during the State Finals Friday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lansing, who had a nine stroke lead over Caledonia after the first day. Dexter won the event with a 329 and 337 for a two-day total of 666. Birmingham Seaholm was second with a 680, followed by East Lansing 721, Caledonia 723, and Livonia Ladywood 731 in the top five. A total of 12 teams advance to the second day of the tournament, atonp with the top 12 individuals and any other golfer within seven strokes of the leade. after 18 holes. Thomapple Kellogg was one of three teams to miss out on day two, but the team’s three sophomores gained valuable experience for the future. Bloomfield Hills Lahser squeaked m at number 12 after day one with a 392, onestroke ahead of Forest Hills Northern. The Trojans combined to shoot a 404, led by sen­ ior Lindsey VandenBerg’s 87. “From a fourth year senior you’d expect that." said TK coach Mark Veriinde. “I think she was pretty thankful she got another chance to play after her 99 at the regiooals." The other three scorers for Tfojans were sophomores making their first appearance at the finals. Caitlin Chamberlin shot a 96. Rachel Harris a 109, and Heather Hawkins a 112. Senior teammate Allison Sager tallied a 117. The Scots were very consistent over the two days. They shot a 361 and a 362, even with a slightly different line-up. Katie Leatherman led Caledonia with an 84 Friday and an 86 Saturday for a 170. Schaner shot a 173 with an 88 Friday and an 85 Saturday. Ziesemer shot a pair of 93’s (186), and Sara Leatherman added a 96 and a 98 (194). Jackson Northwest’s Shanna Page was the top individual with a 152 over the 36-boles. She shot a 79 and a T»East LansMg'a Camille Gardner and Flint Keanley's Audra Walter tied for second with I54'». Best Offer Ever Exclusively at.,. Wired Up RadioShack of Hastings HB© •'S'WIME S-' | free FOR 3 MONTHS' MONTH ’ 100*: 0*g>tal Quafit/ Free DVR Upgrade No Equipment to Buy Connect Four R^orm FREE activation3 with credit approval. 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June 9. 2005 - The Hastings Banner D-3, continued from page 18 Shaw scored all ten of her team's points Saturday. Goodrich dominated the girls’ meet, scoring 93 points. Albion was second1 with 44 points. Maple Valley finished with 7.5 points on the girls’ side. The Lions' 400-meter relay team of Alisha Felmlec, Jenny Ellison. Amy Abbott, and Delton Kellogg senior Alex Alaniz compet­ ed in the event as well, but did not make (he final competition. The Lions' Adam Lamphere won two medals of his own ou the boys’ side, placing seventh in both lhe 100- and 200-metcr dash­ es. He finished the 100 in 11.35 and the 200 in 23.64. Frankenmuth, the Division 3 M1TCA Boys’ Team State Champions, also won the MHSAA meet with 51 points. Detroit Country Day was second with 47.5. and Albion third with 45. Frankenmuth was powered by three first place finishes, and two new Division 3 Finals Meet records. The team of Casey Bicrlein. Kevin Hom. Kendall Judson, and Mike Golden set a new record in the 1600-meter relay with their time of 3:22.37. Golden won the 200 in 22.09 seconds, and Andrew Dodson set a new high jump record by clear­ ing 7-0. Other local competitors included the Delton Kellogg 3200-meter relay team of Heather Millard. Kristen Wilfmger, Rachael Williams, and Marissa Ingle. Maple Valley’s Denver Hine in the long jump. Ken Cams in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles, as well as the Lion ladies 400- and 800-metcr relay teams. Kayleigh Browne in the shot put. Amy Joostbems in the discus, and Danielle Christensen in the 300-meter low hurdles. Hastings AYSO team wins title at Allegan Tournament The 12-and-under Hastings Camillions AYSO team won all tour ot its. games Memorial Day weekend at the Allegan tournament, including a 3-1 victory over Allegan in the championship game, while also winning the Sportsmanship Award. Team members are, front from left, Emily Phillips. Sarah Storm, Brandy Oerdwiwi, Hannah Sailar, back coach Jen Storm, AJaina Case, Ashley Nu.enberg, Jennifer Feklpausch. Amber Nurenberg, Kelsey Devroy. Sarah Steev, coach Kaelee Willson, and Jordin Willson. Odds top Evens with a 7th inning rally in alumni game The Panthers’ Rachael Williams sprints down the straight away in front of the bleachers during the first lap of her teg in the 3200-meter relay Saturday at the Division 3 Finals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Dhani Tobias finished eighth in the 400-meter relay with a time of 51.33 seconds. The senior. Abbott, also finished with a fourth place medal in the 100-meter hurdles. She crossed the finish line in 15.36. Chesaning's Meghan Strachota set a new Division 3 Finals Meet Record in the event with her time of 14.36. An exciting Saxon Alumni baseball game took place Monday. May 30. at Johnson Reid as the Odd graduating years edged the E rens 10-8 on a seventh inning rally. Clutch hits by Adam Whitney. Aaron Snider. Jack Hobart, Roger Byykonen, and Cody White plated four runs after the odds were down 8-6 heading into the final inning. Byykonen then shut down the Evens in their half of the seventh to close cut the win. The even team burst ahead with three runs in the third inning on hits by Matt Moore. Andrew Courtright, and Jared Currie. Earlier singles by Moore. Courtright, and Eric Carpenter plated a run. In the fifth Moore, Currie, Courtright. Caleb Case, and Doug Delton Kellogg senior Alex Alaniz sails over a hurdle in the prelims of the 100-meter race Saturday at the Division 3 State Finals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) WE HAD THE PERFECT VEHICLE FOR BONNIE; WE HAVE ONE FOR YOU, TOO. Garren brought in three runs. The Odds had a four-run rally ta the second on singles l«y Andy Keller. Ty Greefield, Whitney, ana d jubles by Snider and Hobart Others co^nnbuting to make the game a complete success were Larry Haye'S, Josh Bundy. Luke Warner for the Odd team, and the Even’s Jeremy Schilling. Jack Moore, Bob Main. Mike Hubbard, and Brandon Burke. Wes VanDenburg, class of 1970, arxi Main (1974) were the most experienced grad’s returning. Snider, Courtright. Byyk'jnen. Jack Moore, Matt Moore, and Burke ox>k charge of the pitching duties for both teams. “The 29th annual alumni game vas a com­ plete success once again.” said fon.Tcr Saxon coach Bernie Oom. Umpire Dan Wilson, Irene Heath, and Marshall Evans made sure everything w.-nt smoothly. Bonnie, a proud supporter of our community, wasn't in the market for a Orioles take advantage of three Saxon errors new car, but after seeing the beautiful new Pontiac G6 right here in Barry County, she started to think about it When she found out she could keep her payments about the same, she had to drive it And, after feeling the power and handling of the G6, she had to have it Because she was at a dealer she trusts, Bonnie couldn't go anywhere else. The Hastings Saxon varsity girls’ softball team ended the sea­ son with a 12-16 record in the Division 2 District Semifinals at Charlotte Saturday. The Orioles took a 3-2 victory, three crucial Saxon errors led to the Charlotte runs. Bonnie says, "I like to support businesses that support our community. That's why I like to deal with Dreisbach. And, I got a great deal too!" Visit us on the web at www.dreisbachmotors.com Dreisbach 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings (269) 948-8000 locally Owned & Operated Lii Hastings managed five hits in the game, with singles coming from Brandi Sutfin, Amber Main. Kadee Kunr. and two from Halie Terrel. Terrel was the Saxon pitcher, scattering nine hits while striking out one and giving up no walks. Eric Drwboch. Procter)’ Don Gantry. Seta Mgr BameSgm.Sota /.ft, I I____________ Ort Starmon. finance Mgr J'Amy Tat. 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Delton was topped 7-1 by Olivet in the second semifinal of the day. The Galesburg baseball team fell in the district championship game to Olivet, 11-4. In the softball district at Maple Vailey High School, the Lion ladies fell 8-3. The Galesburg softball team then went on to earn the district title by topping Pennficld 8-1 in the championship game. PennfieW had topped Delton Kellogg in the other semifinal game 10-1. Charlotte too much for Saxons The Saxons' Kristi Totger fights to get in front of Charlotte's Jessica Lyon during Wednesday’s district semifinal in Caledonia. See story on page 19. (Photo by Brett Bremer) � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-06-16.pdf 6ca0e1087e6a98f12410707e1d0bf167 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LISRArtt 121 S CHURCH SI HASTINGS Ml 490M-WS3 The Hastings VOLUME 152, No. 24 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER PRICE 50c Thursday, June 16, 2005 Casino opponents’ suit delays Gun Lake project by Marek Westover Staff Writer Both sides of the Gun Lake casino issue say they’re “in it to win,” after opponents filed a lawsuit Friday that challenges the fed­ eral government placing land in trust, clear­ ing the way for the project. Members of th*. MichGO Tfcj Haniiw High School Swel Dram Band will perform from 11:30 ia » 1 pun. firirtay, Jone 17. in the flat concert tf AH tomner'e “Fridujr* al dm Fmeraia" «rie» in downtown Hastings. The program will be repeated from *30 Id 8 p.m. Friday al Stagecoach Park te taMoviBe a* part of the Riverbank Males. The aeries, co-sponsored by the Tbontsppie Arts Council and the City ot Hastiagsis named for -Jm location near the cotathcaae fountain downtown, where the tMigrates will take piece on nine separate fMdr.ys this aurmner. The original organitm of the series kMotdedio use the square of Hastings as the serifog and kt provide the concerts daring the him* time so area business eotployeescanuketheirbreaksinabeaotifol area with great sounds. The concerts this year will place a spe­ cial emphasis on showcasing local taka. The entire line-up includes the Steel Cadbsuaa My 29, Colleen Acker tad Maggie Murphy Aug. 5. Dulcimer Friends Aug. 12 and Thornapple Players Aug. 19 The Steel Dram Band is a group of perconioetas front Hastings High School wader leadeisbip of Ruebea Rooms tan the Detroit area. AB concerts will take place rein or sNac. In the event at tun, all perform­ ance! will occur at the City Bank to foe Community Room which is located rtanMta GOP to hear about transit oanot issue. 4------------ »< L-il»A ■ 5 Debbie Stabenow Senator Stabenow June 14. The tribe intends to use the land in trust, the former Ampro Seeds site at the Bradley exit of U.S.-131, to open a class 2 style casi­ to sign a gaming compact. The lawsuit filed by the Allegan County­ based organization is against the federal gov­ ernment, not the tribe itself. MichGO was formed in 2000 “as a voice to stop the expansion of casino gambling in Michigan.*' Also in support of the lawsuit is the “23 is Enough’’ group, which holds that 23 gambling casinos in Michigan should the limit. In a prepared statement. Gun Lake Tribe Chairman DK Sprague said, “Our tribe has worked for decades to regain land that was illegally taken from us. We have played by the rules, and the vast majority of our neigh­ bors and local governments support this proj­ ect. “MichGO represents a small number of wealthy businessmen who are used to getting their way. Not this time. We will intervene in this casc:,to vigorously defend our tribe's interest.’’ Sprague stated. Bob Jonker. an attorney with Warner, See CASINO, page 13 Former Mayor Frank Campbell eases into his old First Ward council seat. Ex-Mayor Campbell to speak returns to in Hastings City Council U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow will be keynote speaker for the Barry County Democratic Party ’s Truman-Johnson pig roast at the Thomas Jefferson Hall Saturday evening, July 30. Stabenow will be joined by Michigan Democratic Party Chairman Mark Brewer and State Rep. Alexander Lipsey Elected to the U.S. Senate in 2000 in an upset victory over incumbent Republican Spencer Abraham. Stabenow is seeking re­ election in November 2006. She has had a lengthy political career, beginning as a coun­ ty commissioner, a state legislator in the by Heather A. Reed Staff Witer Former Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell was appointed temporarily to his old First Ward seat on the City Council Monday night to replace Joseph Bleam. Campbell, who served as mayor from 1996 to 2004, was a First Ward councilman for nearly two decades before being elected mayor in November 1995. He succeeds Bleam. who recently resigned because he is moving outside the city. The scat will be up for election in November. Current Hastings Mayor Bob May made the recommendation to appoint Campbell f and the council also approved his recommen­ dation to appoint Councilman Don Bowers to replace Bleam as the city’s representative on the Hastings City Barry County Airport Commission. In other business Monday evening, the 1980s. one term as a state senator from 1991 to 1995. two terms as a congresswoman from 1997 to 2001 and she was the first woman ever to be elected to the U.S. Senate The Barry County Republican Party wiB meet M 7:30 pan. Monday. June 20. fat <be conference room at the Courts A Law brnkhng. 220 W. Court St Hastings. The speaker wiB be Joseph Rlrarn, (tamer of Barry County transit, who wiB from Michigan. She is perhaps most famous in recent years as a champion of senior citizens and trying to lower health care costs for citizens. She once was a speaker at a First Friday forum in Hastings in the early 1990s while tak about the transit millage rerpest on foe Ang. 2 election ballot A spokesperson for the OOp read the she was a state senator. A native of Clare. Mich., she holds bach­ elor's and master's degrees from Michigan State University and continues to live in Lansing with her mother and two children. Brewer, who has been active in the Michigan Democratic Party for more than 25 years, holds a bachelor's degree from public is invited and “bring your ques­ tions." (Michigan Gambling Opposition) group Monday morn­ ing announced their lawsuit against the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, claiming environmental and social issues have not been adequately dealt with. Both MichGO and the Match-E-Be-NashShe-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians, oth­ erwise known as the Gun Lake Tribe, held press conferences Monday. The lawsuit comes at the end of a 30-day response period in which opponents could legally challenge the federal decision to put the land in trust. If die lawsuit had not been filed within toe 30 days, the land could have been placed into trust as early as Tuesday. no. In order to open a class 3 (ultimately what the tribe desires), they still need the governor See STABENOW, page 3 council: • Adopted draft resolutions for general service fees and for water and sewer rates. These service fees have been increased to reflect increases in costs for providing these NASCAR driver mows in Hastings NASCAR’s #29, Kevin Harvick, cruises around the soccer field at Tyden Park in Hastings on Friday. Hastings’ resident Mary Parsons won the ”1 Can’t Believe Kevin Harvick Is Mowing My Lawn!" sweepstakes, and donated part of the prize to the city of Hastings. See story inside. (Photo by Brett Bremer) services, while the water and sewer rales have been increased to reflect the rate of inflation. The water rate was $1.09 per 100 cubic feet and has now changed to $1.12 per 100 See COUNCIL, page 12 County Board, Plan Commission clear way for Legion at new site a variety of iroereets. Gitawe Jewelers, sash and a $100 prize. The amend place winner receives $30. Noasnees wMuo dc reuoenu or nany County and they must be nrafonared by a Rfeei or family. Nominations are due in M te office by Friday. June 10. Applicant maa be able to attend a Homemskrr bnerview reception at 2 pm. Sunday, My 17. at 2 pun. tn the Picnic Pavilion on the Fair grounds. The winner wiB be announced during the Ladka Day program on Thursday. July 21. Entry forma are included in this year’s fro book, which is available at the fair office. Norene Riegler, last year’s Barry County Homemaker of the Year eras selected aa the Michigan Homemaker of the Year at last year’s Michigan State Fair. See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 by David I. Young Editor The local American Legion post’s plans io move into the former Tick Tock Restaurant in Hastings Township got a boost Tuesday morning from the Barry County Board of Commissioners. The County Board voted 7-0, on the rec­ ommendation from the County Planning and Zoning Commission, to approve a zoning ordinance amendment. Essentially, this amendment would allow properties zoned C­ 3, or Heavy Commercial District, to include clubs with liquor licenses as an additional use, though it would have to be sought and then approved. The Lawrence J. Bauer Post No. 45 of the American Legion has been located for many years near the comer of Green and Church streets, where it lias suffered from lack of space and parking. Not long ago. Legion rep­ resentatives negotiated the purchase last March of the old Tick Tock on M-37 south­ east of Hastings from Mary Feuri and Ron Tyrell in an effort to expand room for activi­ ties and parking space. Fifth District County Commissioner Michael Callton, also a member of the County Planning and Zoning Commission, explained that the amendment will enable the Legion to operate at its new location as a club with a liquor license. The Legion does not have that license at its 325 S. Church St site in Hastings because it is too close to the United Methodist Church. Callton said the amendment “lists social club as a possible alternative use for a Heavy Commercial (C-3) District... Other C-3s would be able to do this, but they would have to come to the Planning Commission with a request. It could be considered, but it must be approved.” The Planning Commission had voted to recommend the action in a 7-0 vote May 23. In other business Tuesday morning, the County Board: • Adopted a resolution to apply to the Michigan Secretary of State’s office for a grant for an optical scan voting system. County Administrator Michael Brown said the new system "would allow townships and local units of government to report their vote totals electronically on voting days.” He said it would mean quicker and more efficient processing of information. It was noted the county would not have to pay a local match for the grant if it is approved. • Reappointed Board Vice Chairman James French to a four-year term on the Middleville Local Finance Development Authority (LDFA) as the board’s representative. • Authorized necessary expenses of $1390 for a trip by County Surveyor Brian Reynolds to Mississauga. Canada, to attend ground penetrating radar short course training . The costs for the training and travel will be taken from the county’s remonumentation fund. • Approved the bid of $3,565 from Macomber Welding and Millright Service of Dutton to furnish labor and material to fabri­ cate. paint and install three ornamental rail­ ings for one stairway on the north side of the courthouse building. Brown said Macomber was the only bidder for the work. “We find it difficult to find a company that can do this kind of work," he said, adding that Macomber did the work on the other three railings at the courthouse. • Reluctantly agreed to approved two agreements with the Michigan Department of Human Services, which included a reduction in funding. "If we had our ’drothers. we would not approve this contract, but if we don't, we get nothing.” Brown said. Commissioner Don Nevins echoed. “So it’s one of two options, sign it or lose it... I think every county (in Michigan) has had to do this. • Approved the appointment of Lloyd Kilmer as the natural resource conservation person on the Agriculture Preservation Board, replacing George Cullers, who now sits on the board as a representative from townships. Kilmer was the only applicant. Commissioner Tom Wing said. "Lloyd has expressed a deep interest and I have every confidence that he will be a good board mem­ ber." It also was noted that there is still one opening on the Ag Preservation Board because Karen Echtinaw has resigned. The next meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday. June 28, at the Hope Township Hall, 5463 South M-43 Highway. Hastings. �Page 2 — Thursday. June 16. 2005 — The Hastings Banner good general health. For more information about a blood drive in any of the 60 counties served-by the Great Lakes Region, call 1-800-GIVE LIFE or visit www-givelife ChM protection oreaKrasi siateo Conununity residents arc invited to the second breakfast meeting forming on child 8 s_m Tuesday, June 21, st the First United Methodist Church in Hartings. The speaker will be Barry County The program provides in opportunity to nity meaiben who are interested in the pro­ tection of children. Sponsors of the meetings are Strong e Children Foster Home Program. the Child Abuse m attending may call h is trot required to call m order Summer Youth Theatre Project Fresh starts June 23 The Project Fresh program far WIC par­ ticipants wiB be available iMer this month. Those who are pregnant snd/or have chil­ dren ages 1-5 years and are receiving WIC are eligible for Project Fresh coupons. duce at local farmer's markets. Coupon books are worth $20 and wiB be issued during the following class dares and time*' [ • June 23, Thursday, at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. 9-9:30 a.m. 9:30-10,10-10:30.1030-11. • July 26, Tuesday, at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, 1:3O-2 pan., 2­ 2:30,2:30-3. 3-3:30. ■ July 27. Wednesday, at the Hastings Farmer's Market, located across from the Admiral Gas Station oo North Broadway, 8 am. to noon. Classes offered every half This is the proposed map of the Village of Gun Lake, showing that many properties included within the boundary do not have a direct lakefront connection. Director players have chosen the comedy “Mouse • July 29. Friday, at the Middleville Farmer's Market located by the Township­ Village Hall downtown. 8 a.m. to noon. Classes offered every half hour. Call the Barry-Eaton District Health Department at 945-9516, option 4, to r^ai °P- Participants will and conclude with a Thursday, June . .., Historical Sodety will meet tonight The Barry County Historical Society is planning its annual meeting Thursday evening. June 16, al the Hastings The evening will stssutithap per ar 6pm. The meeting is open to the is $250 per student Gun Lake Village advocate outlines process by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Jim Riehl says the questions he hears most frequently about the effort to form the Village of Gun Lake are ‘What is it going to cost?” and “Why is the Gun Lake Protective Association involved?" Riehl has told GLPA members that none of their dues has been used to start the village effort. He imted that state law requires that only an organization that has been around for at least two years can petition the boundary commission. Those interested in pursuing the village option decided that the GLPA was the most appropriate organization covering the area in q Jtation. He estimhfed that a Gun Lake Village tax levy would be around two mills, but the cost cannot be directly determined until the State Boundary Commission agrees with the vil­ lage proposal. Y Tho impcJsA jrasons Riehl said he aeaai^r cstablishnSg a* village are consistent zoning and protection of the lake environ­ in Rdt Haschery PaA Youth Theatre weeks of instroc- inclisir election of officers for the Rock band to play at Delton Library "High Strung.’ an indse-r Detroit, wifi perform free M wiB be tost for a tactic and piratic festival, "Woodstock Senior.* from 11:30 a.m to The cost for lunch is $1.50 per person Please RSVP for lunch by June 22 to the Barry ConMy COA at 945^859 or to Diane Haines at 948-2044. • own table service and lawn chairs. There wiB bo prises and popcorn for those in Three groups win play during the event: Nashville 5, Hosea Humphrey and S" nrirunnel Journey, who wiB perform for donations. Hosea Humphrey is a wellknown country and Christian musk artist. school bus drivers for Caledonia Community schools and began singing together three years ago. In case of bad weather, the event wdl take place at Woodland Eagles. ing a video for MIv and aboat U3. ' the possibility of playing to teenagers a beck of a good place to do that* Persons planning to attend should bring chain. In care of rain, the concert will be held inside the library. Refreshments wiB be available for purchase. He outlined the procedure to form a village as taking between 18 and 24 months. The Gun Lake Village Advisory Committee would distribute petitions. These would be turned over to the Boundary Commission in Lansing. The commission then would schedule a “sufficiency hearing” ment. “Surveys which were distributed last fall show that these are the two most important issues for GLPA members, even those who are not in favor of a villager he said. jn. Lansing. Township supervisors or their rep­ resentatives would be invited to participate in this meeting, as well is representatives from Advisory Committee. The commission will send the townships a lengthy questionnaire to fill out and return. The commission then would schedule a public hearing somewhere within the pro­ posed village. At that hearing, each township would make a 15-minute presentation fol­ lowed by statements by everyone attending the hearing. The townships will have se 'en days to send in a rebuttal. After the public hearing, the commissicn will decide on the boundary and send a notice to hold a local election, during which five charter commissioners would be elected. Once elected, the five chosen would be required to meet within 10 days after the vote and charter would have to be produced by 90 daysr. Riehl suggested that it would be important for the commission to hold public hearing to get input from residents. The proposed charter document also will have to be published in local paper. An election on forming the village and choosing a slate of candidates to serve on the village council Would be scheduled. If a majority approves, there will be a village and if not, there will be no village. Riehl said he hopes that as this process continues, residents will continue to educate themselves about the issue. He has outlined this process in letters to the four townships. It will also be discussed triefly at the GLPA meeting. Irving Twp. plans special meetings to explain millage Irving Township has scheduled three spe­ cial meetings to help explain a ballot request for .769 mill to purchase $900,000 in bonds to pay for a new township hall and fire sta­ tion. , If this levy is approved on Aug. 2, the Freeport and BIRCH fire departments will each keep a vehicle in the new station. Volunteers who Jive close by will be able to respond more quickly. The proposed site is on the southwest cor­ ner of Grange and Solomon roads. The town­ ship is on the agenda for a special use permit for the 2.1-acre site at the June 27 Barry an ISO rating of 8 or less, most Irving Township residents will be able to lower their County Planning commission meeting. Pierce anticipates that the millage request will be for .769 for the first year and then be reduced to .6829 in subsequent years. “If the township experiences growth in the taxable value greater than 4 percent, the township will levy and collect less millage accordingly.” she says. Once the fire station is built and if the Freeport and BIRCH departments qualify for insurance costs. The township has scheduled meetings on Wednesday, June 22, at 7 p.m., Saturday. June 25, at 10 a.m. and Tuesday, June 28, at 7 p.m. Residents will be able to check the impact of this levy on their taxes at that time. The last day to register to vote in the Aug. 2 election is July 5. Fiddlers Jamboree to return to COA The Michigan Fiddlers Association wiB be returning to the Barry County Commission on Aging Saturday, June 18, far a day of music, food and dancing in Hastings. Three blood drives planned Fiddlers will be showing their stuff from 2 to 5 p.m. There will be a sign-up sheet available for open microphone, which wiB be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Prom 6 to 9 p.m. there wiB be plenty of Three Red Cross blood drives are planned for later this month, two in Hastings and one in Middleville. Tbre first wiB be from noon to 5:45 p.m. Tuesday. June 21. at the Church of the Nazarene on North Broadway in Hastings. The second will be from noon to 5:45 p.m Tuesday, June 28. at Thornapple Township Emergency Services (TTES). 128 High St.. Middleville. The third wiB be from 1 to 6:45 p.m Wednesday. June 29. at First Baptist Church. 309 East Woodlawn. Hastings. Area Red Cross officials say a slump in blood donations poshes recruitment of new or previous donors. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in music, including fiddles, guitars, steel gui­ tars, dulcimers, bass fiddles, piano, and much more. The floor wiB be open at that The Commission on Aging will be offer­ ing a la carte dining throughout the day. fea- toward scholarships for families who use the services of the Adult Day Care Alzheimer's & Dementia Center at the COA. Admission to the jamboree is free of charge, but free-will offerings are apprcciat- The Commission oo Aging is located at 320 West Woodlawn Ave. For more information, call 1-517-628­ 2108 or Bob Burghdoff at 269-945-2500 Asphalt applied in Middleville The construction crews were hard at work Wednesday morning, finishing the asphalt on West Main Street in Middleville. Traffic was detoured around the crew and caused some minor delays. (Photo by Heather A. Reed) �The Hastings Banner - TTudday. June 16. 2005 - Page 3 CASINO, continued from page 1 Norcross. & Judd LLC, and counsel for MichGO. said overall his clients think that the government has failed them on the issue regarding the casino. The lawsuit from MichGO has four main points outlined against placing the Wayland Township land into trust for a casino. Conly Schulte, an attorney with Montcau & Peebles LLP and counsel for the tribe, said they don't believe there is any merit to any of the plaintiff’s claims. The first point in the case states the "tribe failed to comply with" the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act. The plaintiff’s request that the federal government require the tribe to conduct a "environmental impact statement" that would further assess the "complete impact both environmental and economically for the proposed casino." But Schulte said the proposed casino site has undergone such intense review already that the challenges brought on this claim should be quickly disposed of. The environmental study was conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs, with the lead consultant being Analytical Environmental Services. AES has prepared environmental impact studies on air. water and soil quality for more than 100 tribal proj­ ect. which has included casinos, housing, Our Lady of Great Oak has been having a •Blessing of the Animals’ service annu­ ally tor several years now. Our Lady of Great Oak plans Blessing of the Animals again Our Lady of Great Oak Catholic Church will continue its celebration of the animals that live amongst us at its 8:30 mass Sunday. June 26. Any creature is welcome, young and old, tiny to large is acceptable. Also, in memory of animals who have passed on, there will be a memorial book in which participants are encouraged to write the names of their beloved deceased companion animals. Kay Doyle, who is coordinating the annual service, said. "This is a memorable event, one that all enjoy. Families come from far to visit us with their animals and it seems each year more people and animals attend. Despite a bit of barking and a few hisses, all the creatures are peaceful, we haven't had any problems yet. Even the resident mourning doves coo during the service. It is quite a blessed and spiritual happening." The service has its historical roots in Catholic tradition with St. Francis of Assisi and the blessing of the animals. "By paying respect to the creatures with whom we live our lives, we remember all life 21. Expected are 5,000 to 7,000 frustrated teachers rallying to protest stele budget cuts affecting their respective local school dis­ tricts. Unicameral Michigan is a grass-roots organization that was founded in Barry County a couple of months ago. It wants to “fire" the 38 members of the Michigan Senate, leaving only 110 legislators in Lansing, thereby saving at least $50 million per year. The group hopes to have at least 50 volun­ teers to hand out fact sheets from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. next Tuesday. The MEA rally is sup­ posed to suut at 1, with registration starting at noon. Gov. Jennifer Granholm may speak during the event A spokesperson said the group may sus­ pend handing out the lit if it looks like they are annoying the attendees. The map and picture of ihe statue is avail­ able on line in the following liak: http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclope- dia/Lansi ng,-Michigan Those who plan to go to Lansing should look for someone holding a Unicameral Michigan sign near the statue. There, litera­ ture and instructions and general directions newly placed in trust Also outlined in the lawsuit is that the gov­ ernment hasn't taken into account the tribe’s mals and to see the other creatures. Those who bring animals are asked io sim­ ply look after and be in control of them. The blessing of the animals service will take place outdoors in the tree lined church yard overlooking the rolling countryside. Our Lady of Great Oak is located 10 miles north of Battle Creek (between North Avenue and M-66 on Lacey Road). "We are asking those who will attend to bring lawn chairs and/or blankets. Come and enjoy coffee and rolls after the service. For more information, call Doyle at 269­ 758-3116. In case of inclement weather, the service will be canceled. on handout zones to cover will be handed out. Those attending should come prepared with drinking water, sunscreen, hat, comfort­ able shoes, quarters for parking meters, a work apron to carry lit and small pad of paper with pencil for name taking if necessary, and a camera if so inclined. There will be some extra work aprons for those who have none. Bring a rain poncho if threatening weather is a possibility. The spokesperson said. "Young, responsi­ ble adults are welcome, but with so many people planning to attend, they should pair up with another or stay close with a more senior adult. Young adults should at the very least bring their own water. While some might be available for purchasing there, that not be the case. "Those with physical limitations are also welcome as we can set you at strategic points, some of which might be in the shade, to hand out lit A portable stool or chair is advised." To make comments or suggestions e-mail unicamerairni@hotmail.com or call intent to participate and how many people will be coming. Call Jerry Morton at 517-336-6832 or Nyla Nye at 269-948-4127. “If it’s a last minute decision to come, don’t worry about calling - just show up!" the spokesperson added. "If you are running late, we intend to have someone hang around the steiue with extra lit for re-supply ‘til maybe noon." STABENOW, continued from page 1 party since 1995 and has served Democrats as general counsel. Brewer rates his greatest political accom­ plishments as carrying the state for Democratic presidential candidates in every election during his tenure, the election of Gov. Jennifer Granholm and Stabenow’s vic­ tory over Abraham. Alexander Lipsey has been state represen­ tative from the 60th District since his election in November 2000. Before being elected to the Michigan House, he served on the Kalamazoo City Commission and was vice concerns." The issue of whether or not to have casino is something that reaches beyond Allegan County and into the surrounding communi­ ties. There are many in support of the casino, including the group “Friends of Gun Lake economy. At the press conference for the tribe, the Allegan. Barry and Kalamazoo chambers of commerce were in attendance, offering support. The protection of family values is another key argument of MichGO. Boorsma said the casino would bring a “bad social climate for the community." Both sides of the issue urge their support­ ers to continue to speak out and write letters in support. The lawsuit on this issue could be tied up in court for many years. Boorsma said, "The majority of people out here are opposed to it (casino)." Similar litigation for proposed casinos near Battle Creek and New Buffalo hav<» been going on for seven years. The tribe stated that lawsuits to stop casi­ nos have been unsuccessful "We’re fully confident we'll (the tribe and supporters) prevail or, this challenge," Schulte said. said. All are welcome to attend, even those who do not have an animal. Children are welcome to be present with their ani­ Ice cream treats offered to good citizens at Delton There are just some at the more than 100 Delton Middle School students chosen as students of the month during the second semester ot the 2004-05 academic year. They were treated to a special ice cream social May 26. hosted by Assistant Pn,.cipal Mary Guthrie-Buckhannon. The students were honored for their citizenship, attitude, academic effort, respect and demonstration of responsibility. Freeport finalizes water project plans The Freeport Village Council held a special meeting June 8 to discuss and vote on docu­ ments to secure loans to complete its water project from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development. This project is designed to meet the requirements of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) to upgrade the water system to current regulations and provide better quality water to the residents of Freeport. The Village Council heard a status report on the progress of the water project from Dave Austin, village engineer, from Williams & Works. Jim White from the law firm of Mika Meyers Beckett & Jones summarized the legal issues and presented documents to the council The village plans to borrow $850,000 through water revenue bonds at an interest rate of 4.125% over a term of 40 years and an additional $60,000 in village share bonds at the same interest rate over 30 years. With assistance of a community development block Harvard and a law degree from Stanford University. He has been chairman of the state nomic activity for West Michigan. We sup­ ported a public opinion poll that showed 60 percent opposition. Every state lawmaker in West Michigan and our two federal congress­ men all wrote letters opposing the project And yet the federal government ignored these Indians" or FOGL1, who have recently held rallies. “MichGO’s claim that this project is bad for West Michigan is misguided. It is this baseless lawsuit that is bad for West Michigan. Our tribe and the local community are desperate for good paying jobs," Sprague staled in the release. “This is evident by the fact that two events our the last three weeks brought over 7,000 people to the future casi­ no site to leam about the jobs and economic development opportunities that will be avail­ able at the casino." Casino supporters say there will be positive impact of jobs on the local economy at a time people in Michigan are struggling with a poor — all creatures great and small, and the plants and trees, the soil, the water, the air — all the different elements that make up the earth out of which we humans take our place." Doyle Unicameral Michigan plans rally in Lansing Members of the Unicameral Michigan campaign are planning their first literature drop (Hit drop") at the Michigan Education Association rally to be held at the Capitol building in Lansing at 11 a.m. Tuesday. June health clinics and community centers on trib­ al land throughout the nation. Schulte said the tribe is confident the envi­ ronmental study will stand. Another issue outlined by the plaintiffs was the failure to “identify a proper exception under” the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act An aspect of this claim could be interpreted that gaming would not take place on land lack of a gaming compact when it considered placing the land in trust Schulte said the these claims in the lawsuit are "frivolous" and have been struck down in similar cases. He also maintained the objects of the law­ suit by MichGO and the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce is to delay the casino and harass the tribe. The final outlined issue in the lawsuit is that the Bureau of Indian Affairs in essence overstepped its authority and went against the decisions of the elected officials. State Senator Patricia Birkholz has come out against the casino, along with Third District Congressman Vernon Ehlers and Second District Congressman Peter Hoekstra. Throughout the comment period, with many in opposition voicing their concerns, MichGO’s Chairman Todd Boorsma said, "(The government) really ignored the people and the representatives of the people." In a released statement, Boorsma said, “We generated hundreds of letters of opposition that were sent to the federal government. We submitted over 10,000 signatures from indi­ viduals in Allegan who oppose the casino. We supported an independent economic impact study that found a net loss of jobs and eco­ mayor. A Kalamazoo College graduate, he holds a juris doctor degree from the University of Michigan and has lived in Kalamazoo since 1954. Tickets for the pig roast are $15 per person or $25 per couple. For more information call Ken or Barb Cichy at (269) 623-8481. Thomas Jefferson Hall is located at the cor­ ner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings and is the home of the monthly First Friday forums, which have been carried on for 16 years after being started by Jim and Beatrice Pino. grant, based on new jobs created at Munn Manufacturing over the last three years, the village last year was able to install, at no cost quarter at a rate of $3 per 1000 gallons. For the average water customer, the third water bill in a quarter will be approximately to the tillage waler customers, new water supply wells, a new well house, and a new "backbone" water main along State Street. Because of economic circumstances result­ ing in fewer new jobs retained at Munn Manufacturing, the grant was reduced from $350,000 to approximately $30“’,000. With this reduction in available grant funds, com­ pletion of the water project could not include necessary work on the waler tower without $40. Based on requirements of the loans from the village share bonds. The financial goal of the council has been to make the project affordable to village resi­ dents. Rate increases will average approxi­ mately $12 per month for homeowners and will take effect starting July 1. To minimize the impact of an increase in the water bill on a quarterly basis, the village will start billing monthly in August The water bills in August and September will be $42. The water bill in October will be for water used during the MainStreet plans special Customer Appreciation Day MainStreet Savings Bank will celebrate 81 years of service locally with a Customer Appreciation Day Tuesday, June 28. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the office on West State Street in Hastings. “Since our founding in 1924, MainStreet Savings Bank has helped generations of fam­ ilies with the two most important financial challenges in their lives, buying a home and saving for the future." said David Hatfield, CEO of the bank. “As we celebrate our 81st year of service to our community and its res­ idents. it is our tum to say thank you because, as a mutually owned bank, our customers are also our owners." Food, prizes, fun and games for customers of all ages will be part of the celebration. the USDA, the commercial business water customers in Freeport must be assigned a multiplier for the $84 per quarter readinessto-serve (RTS) charge. Since this is a new development for these water customers, the council asked USDA to allow the village to assign a multiplier of 1 for the first year. The USDA agreed, but this multiplier will be revised after one year. During the period from July 1, 2005, to June 30. 2006, the commer­ cial customers can implement whatever changes they deem necessary to reduce water use and thereby reduce the change in the mul­ tiplier of their RTS charge. When the preliminary work on the project started in 2000, the total cost was estimated at $1 million to $1.35 million. With the interest rates in effect at that time, the average water bill was expected to increase to approximate­ ly $50 per month ($150 per quarter). The lower interest rates now in effect and the grant provided by the new jobs at Munn Manufacturing have provided a more afford­ able cost to the village residents Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 �Page 4 - Thursday. June 16. 2005 — The Hastings Banner The Bible offers best solutions for troubled world lb the editor: I suppose it is high time I make known our appreciation to you for giving our letters such a prominent and regular place in the "Hastings Banner" these many years. I can honestly say, that I can scarcely go into the village of Hastings without someone saying, "I appreciate your articles in the paper." In fact, about four weeks ago, my wife and Tacky looking cemetry ‘disrespectful’ To the editor. On May 27. four of my family members and myself met to honor the memory of our loved ones who have been interred at Ri vierside Cemetery. These include siblings, parents and grand­ parents to us and other family members we represent in what has become a Memorial Day tradition, we get together to decorate the graves of our deceased loved ones. We care for the gravesites of the Leslie-Jaynes, Harriman. Cogswell and Wood family plots. These are the burial sites of my grandparents, parents and siblings. One of our cousins was kind enough to clean the moss from the gravestones, paint the urns, and the pink field stone representing the Wood family plot had been scrubbed until it glistered. However, we were very upset with the overall conditions of the cemetery. There were dried grass trails, no watered, green lawns. It was very tacky looking. These con­ ditions are shameful and very disrespectful of those interred there. We also noted many flags put there to honor the veterans buried in the cemetery. This is your tribute to thor-c that gave their lives to defend this cuur.ty flags in brown, dried, unkempt lawns? Shame on you! You have managed to ruffle the feathers of a proud Irish family. It put a damper on all of our hard work and as we left this year it was with heavy hearts. Question: We all pay $20 per year, but for what? Certainly not for ground care. Are there any other who have loved ones interred at Riverside Cemetery who feel as we do? Janice E (Wood) Czaikowski. Grand Rapids Bright future has a dark side too To the editor: As announced in a recent issue of the Hastings Banner, Reka Holley, vice chair of the Barry County Republican party, was awarded for her effort in the presidential race. As put by local GOP Awards Committee Chairman Brian Reynolds, “Her future is bright, so bright she needs to wear sunglass­ es.” Personally, I think she needs to take off those obviously rose-colored sunglasses and get corrective lenses in order to see the dam­ age to her future and others she caused by helping Bush get re-elected. With overwhelming evidence that Bush and others in his administration lied to the world about the threat posed by Iraq. Holley chose to ignore it and actively support this madman. By doing so, she is now complicit in the death of the nearly 2.000 Americans caught up in Bush's war of lies. While her future is bright, that of the nearly 20,000 troops maimed in her war. is not. This says nothing of the tens of thousands of innocent men. women and children, most­ ly Iraqis, killed and maimed in this war. As a Vietnam-era vet, I believe that Holley and others like her who still blindly buy into bush’s lies, should be more than willing to lead by example and join his Iraqi crusade that would be true leadership, but for some reason. I doubt holley's conviction is that strong, besides, it might get in the way of her bright future. Chris Norton. Bellevue Bottom feeder steals flowers from grave To the editor-. Shortly before Memorial Day, we placed two pots of begonias oa the graves of my sis­ ter and my parents in Striker Cemetery. A few days later they were gone. . . . In my view, anyone who would steal flow­ ers from graves is a real bottom-feeder. The thief was probably a woman; I picture her as a slattern with stringy hair and rotted teeth. Ifs tempting to fantasize about fashion­ ing a voodoo doll in her image into which sharp pins would be stuck (if the black arts are what they're cracked up to be) to induce remorse and an end to larceny. Failing that, it's not unappealing to imagine her car stalled ir. the middle of a busy inter­ section with burly truckers yelling insults and obscenities. In cooler moments I try for a smidgen of sympathy and forgiveness. It may be. of course, that she's too dim-witted to under­ stand that stealing is wrong. Still, there's something to be said for the voodoo doli. . . , Dorothy Flint. Hastings Snap those bams in Barry County To the editor: Just noticing that the deadline for the “Seasons of Barry County" photo contest is rapidly approaching. The theme is "Barry County Bams." People interested in photography still have time to capture some of those ever prevalent bams in Barry County as part of that contest. Early morning and late evening arc excellent times to take creative pictures of these struc­ tures. The opportunity is still there to take some excellent pictures for that contest because the deadline is mid-September. Please join me in providing the Barry Community Foundation and Thomapple Arts Council with lots of beautiful bam pictures to choose from. Keith Behm, Allegan (Editor’s Note: Behm works in Barry I with another couple ale our noon meal at the Ponderosa restaurant, and while we were there, three people commented to us, "I like your articles in the paper." I know there have been at least a couple critical letters also that you have printed I feci honored by these also because the Bible says, "Woe to you when all men speak well of you. For so did their fathers to the false prophets." Luke 6:26 The reason I refer to the Bible so often is because of the truth, power and promises of the written word of God. "Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth." John 17:17. "For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, pierc­ ing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discemer of the thoughts and intents of the lieart. And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account." Hebrews 4:12-13. "So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth. It shall not return to Me void. But it shall accomplish what I please. And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it." Isaiah 55:1. God has not promised to bless my word like that I am convinced that the Bible has the most powerful prescriptions for the preven­ tion and cure of so much of the family pain and suffering that 1 bear about in our wurid today. Especially the drugs, immorality, etc. The animalistic life style that causes so much family pain and suffering today is cer­ tainly primarily caused by the teaching of evolution, which must make everything out of nothing. I have never seen anything made out of nothing and I have never made anything out of nothing, have you? Let me illustrate. Recently I visited two homes. At the first home, a grandfather told me his son's wife had divorced his son and a granddaughter had a child out of wedlock, then this man broke down and cried. At the other home, another grandfather said his son's wife had divorced his son. A few powerful prescriptions I am sure could prevent thousands of these terrible catastrophes in our homes these days: "Nevertheless, because of sexual immoral­ ity, let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband." I Corinthians 7:2. "And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires * Galatians 5:24. "Marriage is honorable among all, and the bed undefiled; but fornicators and adulterers God will judge." Hebrews 13:4. "Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has right­ eousness with lawlessness? And what com­ munion has light with darkness?" 2 Ccrii:<hians 6:14. "Behold, the days are coming," says the Lord God, "That I will send a famine on the land. Not a famine of bread. Nor a thirst for water. But of hearing the words of the Lord. Amos 8:11. "If we confess our sins. He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." 1 John 1 :9. "Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning." James 1: 16-17 Here are the results of a family pain and suffering survey taken recently: War, death, house burned, not enough patience- listening, arguments, quarrels, lack of compassion, unsaved family, grandchildren unsaved, abuse, ungodly homes, rebellion, competi­ tion, lack of boldness, children left alone, unwanted children, abortion, jealously, pover­ ty-load of debts, financial problems, sickness, lack of love and discipline, bullies, peer pres­ sure. famine of food, famine of not hearing the Word of God, only one parent attending church, elderiy, neglect, divorce and remar­ riage, alcoholism, pornography, drugs, living together and not married, fathers and mothers not home, working moms, handicapped, hek of love for one another and priorities. I thought the Lord’s prayer was an excellent testimony at our reerqt 2005 graduation. Rus Sarver, Hastings Local GOP leadership accuses, then guilty of spin To the editor: I had to dig through my recycling to find the Banner from two weeks ago so I could re­ read the letters in it titled “Beware of GOP, military recruiters" and “GOP gives bleak Future of America." The way Brian Reynolds and Reka Holley attacked the writers of those letters in this past week’s Banner and then by extension, attacked all Democrats, nu.de me think that perhaps I missed something. What I read and re-read was that the local GOP abused their right to acquire personal information on this year’s 8V0 Barry County high school graduates, akin to what the Bush administration has done in order to get mili­ tary recruitment lists. Like the military, the GOP was to give parents the chance to “opt out" of having their child’s name placed on a public list. Did Reynolds and Holley give parents the choice? What do they intend to do with the personal information now? Sell it to support GOP programs? P^acnt^and the graduates have a right to know. The first letter, after, claiming "the GOP would be hawking their pro-war, deficit spending, anti-environment, pro-rich propa­ ganda to the graduates, a simple question was posed, asking “What kind of truthful argu­ ment could the OOP possibly use to entice these young citizens to join their group?" Reynolds and Holley presented no defense against these claims, nor offered a reason to join. Instead, they deflected attention away from their party’s failures by asking “Is this the best Democrats have to offer?" Why the spin? Because that is the best the Republicans have to offer! The second letter slated that Bush has us in a war that is costing us $6 billion per week fighting against people that caused us no harm. Our children are to inherit a huge budg­ et deficit, a dirtier and more hazardous envi­ ronment, and an out-of-control trade deficit that leaves us beholden to our former ene­ mies. North Korea and now Iran, both called “Axis of Evil" by Bush, but since ignored, now pose a nuclear threat to the world. The writer cited many other failures caused by GOP policies, all of which were also ignored by Reynolds and Holley. Why? Once again. because that is the best the Republicans have to offer! Having no other defense, Holley played the abortion card, accusing Democrats of slaugh­ tering millions of unborn children. I’ve said it before: The Republicans control the House of Representatives, Senate, presidency and the Supreme Court. How is it that we still have abortions? Is Holley so naive to think Republicans never have abortions nor create embryos for fertility treatment, only to slowly kill them in frozen storage or incinerate them when they are no longer wanted? And, either the stem cell lines from surplus human embryos Bush has allowed for research represent human life or they don’t He can’t have it both ways, nor can Holley. These arguments say nothing of the mil­ lions of additional abortions Bush and the GOP faithful have caused by denying family planning funds to poor nations like those in Africa. Their disingenuous argument is that funding the use of condoms for birth control only encourages promiscuity. With that, they cut off all funding thus causing an additional 80 million abortions in African nations. So, bow many unborn children were slaughtered by Republicans? A million? Ten million? 100 million? If you adhere to the thoughts of the fanatical religious right where each embryonic stem cell is a “life," the num­ ber could be in the billions! What of the 50,000 plus innocent Iraqis killed by Bush's war based on lies? Like Bush, Holley must think the lives of living men, women and children are worth nothing more than a barrel of oil. B ut with her concern for only the unborn, has she ever considered the likelihood that some of the casualties were pregnant women? This says nothing of the nearly 2,000 dead American troops and con­ tractors that have needlessly sacrificed their lives over Republican lies. In the spin of compassionate conservatism, Holley says “my heart breaks when I think of boys growing up without fathers." That rings shallow. She fails to accept her party’s com­ plicity in the nearly 2000 American war dead, at least half of whom were parents. What becomes of their sons and daughters? What about the kids of the 10,000 active duty sol­ diers that divorced last year? It’s a figure that County) is up 78% for officers and nearly 30% for enlisted personnel since the war eegan. How can Holley and Reynolds spin the new parent-child challenges forced on the 20,000 soldiers and marines that are returning from Iraq missing eyes, limbs and suffering mental disorders? Do any of these numlers mean anything to Holley and Reynolds? Is this part of the GOP’s family values strategy for America? Is this the best they and the GOP have to offer to local graduates? While people are dying promoting the GOP agenda, Holley can rest easy having con­ vinced herself that it's “a just war." But w’jat hypocrisy! With her youth and conviction, why is she not in uniform in Iraq? With recruitment way down, her country needs her now! I can now see bow easy it is for ESolley to have a bright future when she is stepping on the backs of others to get there. As for Brian Reynolds’ comments, speak ing for myself and not on behalf of Democrats or any other group. I’d say my problem with Republicanleadership has Jess to do with my frustration over losing the last election and more to do with the disgust and shame I have over the direction they have taken this country. My comments in this let­ ter speak only partially to that Dodging and spinning facts, then attacking the writers, as Reynolds and Holley have done, should have been expected because they have no ocher defense. It's time they face the truth on the issues and answer the ques­ tions I and others presented. Can they do that or will they resort to the usual “shoot the messenger" character assas­ sination? I’m waiting, but I’m not holding my breath. Have at me! Joseph Lukasiewicz, Hastings Corrections: In Donald W. Johnson's letter to the editor published in the June 9 edition of the Banner, he was incorrectly quoted as saying the ACLU is fighting terrorists. He meant to say the ACLU is defending terrorists. The road work being done on West State Street in Hastings is being done by the local unit of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). not the Barry County Road Commission, as incorrectly reported in a photo caption last week's edi­ Best memory of father, grandfather? < HV In honor of Father's Day, do you have a special memory or story about your dad or your grandfather? tion of the Banner. Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 fteMMiay.. Hastings Banner, Inc. 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He taught me how to fish and 1 have enjoyed fishing ever since." “My favorite memory of my grandfather is that he would whistle while be worked in his garden. He said it was the sign of a happy heart." ScottOmmen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacoba Subacdpdon Mn: S30 par year to Barry Court? S32 per year to aqotomg axtoBaa 535 par year ataaatoera POSTMASTER Sand adfreea ctoangaa toP.O. Boa B Katanga M 49055-0602 Second Claaa Pottage Ptod at Hastoge. Ml 4HM �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 16. 2005 - Page 5 To casino opposition: The game is over The anti-casino group's suit announced Monday to try io stop the Gun Lake Tribe's plans for a gaming facility not far from here was disappointing for many, but not surprising. It was disappointing for several reasons. One. it's a losing propo­ sition that will only drag out the “CasiNo" vs. “CasiNow” debate, which has been virtually settled by federal approval to put the old Ampro seeds building and property in Bradley into a trust. Two, the constant drumbeat of moral reasons against a casino demonstrate hypocrisy and deceit Three, it only delays people's chances of secur­ ing good paying jobs and a chance to boost the economy of west Michigan. Four, and perhaps most important, it continues to pit Grand Rapids and Ottawa County against Kalamazoo. Allegan and Barry counties. When the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs last month agreed to put the proposed facility's land in trust, it cleared utc way for the casino, prompting Gov. Jennifer Granholm to announce she will negotiate a compact for a Class III gaming license. Her reasoning, which is sound, is that now that the feds have agreed, it’s time to work out your best deal, regardless of your personal feelings. Otherwise, the tribe could shut the stale out of sharing the revenue the facility will bring Opponents for a long time have used moral arguments against allowing a casino to come into the Gun Lake area. They have main­ tained that gambling is morally wrong and that it will bring more crime with it. They ever. nurfe public a survey that showed such con­ sequences. The tribe countered with a study that found very different results. The Barry County Chamber of Commerce has visited and researched communities that have brought in casinos and has found no clear evidence that crime has been rampant as a result. It is true that some people in this area could become addicted to gambling as a result, but 1 hold that such addicts will get their fixes elsewhere, like Manistee. Michigan City, Mt. Pleasant or even Las Vegas if it's not available here. Many of those who have been leading the charge against a Gun Lake casino, such as State Senators Patty Birkholz and Ken Sikkema and Congressmen Vem Ehlers and Peter Hoekstra, have said they arc morally opposed to gambling, yet none of them has lifted a finger to slop the biggest gaming scheme around — the Michigan Lottery, which the state not only supports but vigorously promotes. These political leaden in the meantime have done little while thousands of industrial jobs have been lost over the past several years. Furthermore, one must be very careful when expressing opposi­ tion to gambling while playing the stock market, participating in the NCAA office pool, buying a raffle ticket for a good cause, going to a game of bingo at a church or entering some kind of sweepstakes contest To be sure, all these examples arc small, but where do we draw the line between harmless fun and immorality? Their reasoning smacks of hypocrisy because some will tell the Gun Lake Pottawatomi they can’t have a gaming facility while they engage in their own form of gambling. I’ve had many conversations lately with people such as senior cit­ izens who are looking forward to having a place to go close by that's fun, exciting and relatively inexpensive. But my biggest reason to support the casino revolves around boosting the economic vitafity of this area. 1 believe it Will bring us well paying jobs and it will create spin-off jobs to boot, perhaps as many as a total of 4.000. With the state's economy in the tank, the prospects of bringing in good jobs is an attractive one. ‘Misbehaving’ kids deserve praise For example, just to open the facility, the tribe has estimated it will spend $64,000 on flatware, $53,000 on kitchen supplies; $320,000, China; $30,000. glassware; $’54,000, smallwares; and $28,000 on utensils. Other items and services the casino will be spending its money on include concrete, demolition of the old building, dn'wall, electrical, mechanical, landscaping, painting, reinforced steel, struc­ tural steel, tile, carpet, drapery. furniture, glass-mirror, upholstery, art work, wall coverings, floor covering, consulting, staff, decorating, advertising, printing, repairs and maintenance, facilities and engi­ neering supplies, general maintenance, repairs and maintenance, casino equipment and supplies, paper goods, cleaning supplies, office supplies, audio, computer, security-surveillance, radios-beep­ ers, equipment, promotional items, beer and wine, liquor, coffee, tea. soda, water and other beverages. 1 think we have to take a hard and serious look al who is funding this lawsuit and who is really behind the opposition to the casino coming to Gun Lake. It is a group of wealthy Grand Rapids area businessmen and businesswomen who fear they stand to lose tourist dollars to Gun Lake and Allegan and Barry counties. So I think it’s really all about money, and who gets it. There are deep pockets filing this suit and bankrolling this effort for economic, not moral reasons. Adding to the mix last week was the announcement that the tribe isn’t interested in doing business with Grand Rapids area vendors because they have fought the casino every step of the way and cost the Indian tribe a lot of money and aggravation. That development wasn’t hard to see coming. There comes a time when the game is over, the odds are too great to overcome. The well-funded opposition would do best now to swal­ low some pride and let the inevitable process continue. The road­ blocks they have put in front of the casino have been costly, hypo­ critical and damaging to West Michigan. My message to them is: The casino is coming. Let's focus our attention on making it work. To tbe editor: I am writing to express my view and feel­ ings on the way that the HHS seniors "misbe­ haved* themselves during their graduation ceremony. They are not only to be commended for graduating, but for standing up for them­ selves and doing what the majority wanted to do on their special day. Praying... How does that constitute misbehaving? How dare par­ ents or others say that praying the "Our Father" prayer was right or wrong. This was their day, not ours. If these people did not want to partake in the prayer, then they should have should not have attended the ceremony. The majority cf students wanted a prayer at then graduation and were entitled to have one because, as sat­ ed above, it was their day. not oura. To say that those of us who prayed aloud with our children and cheered afterward are "narrow minded,* well I beg to differ. I dis­ like anyone labeling my child as narrow minded or insinuating dial I am narrow mind­ ed or that my child misbehaved when you do not know me or my child. Therefore, please keep comments such as these to yourself. 1 am not here to name call, mud sling or quote the Bible, but just as you have a right to your opinion and feelings, so do I. When something goes wrong in someone’s life, do they not say aloud *Oh my God* or *God. please help me*? So then, why is praying aloud and 'thanking* God far the good he showers on us such a bad thing? If you want to pray in private that is your right, your choice, and my right and choice was to pray out loud with my child, at her graduation, to thank God for blessing her with the ability to Dawn of a new era? The meet and greet session last Tuesday evening with the new head varsity football coach for Hastings was the dr wn of a new era and hope for this community. Fred Rademacher appeared to be a straightforward, no-nonsense, but passionate guy who wants to build a program. A newcomer, an outsider is probably what the football and athletic program needs right as the Saxons regroup. I was impressed that the schoc. -yster.i arranged time for the com­ munity, the staff and most important, th: prospective players, to meet Rademacher and see his ability to very qmckly lay out some goals. Turning around an athletic program that har struggled won’t hap­ pen over night. It'll take some patience, and maybe it will be a nut­ ter of two steps forward, one step back. I plan to be on the sidelines for the season opener with Lakewood, simply because I think the new coach deserves some early support. I hope that with new leadership from Rademacher and athletic director Mike Goggins, we see that dawn (VKWftv era, a positive one NASA is bungling space travel To tbe editor: At present, we do not have an operable spacecraft Do we have tbe people capable of even operating a spacecraft? After the X-33 project, I am wondering if any one at NASA knows what they are doing. The X-33 project was to build a reusable space shuttle. The project was cancelled after spending a billion dollars, because it was not practical. I contend people who spend a bil­ lion dollars on an impractical project are not in the long and proud tradition in this town. * • Yes. it’s early yet. but hope springs eternal. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Republican right wing has used so long to obscure tbe central responsibilities of repre­ sentative government. Holley would have us believe that abortion began with the decision of a Republican Supreme Court Justice in 1973. The truth that abortion has been with us since the origins of humans seems to escape her. The tong stated desire of those who would make abortion rare and medically safe plays no role in her think­ ing. She and those other absolutists on the radical right have no problem forcing a woman to give birth when the victim of rape or incest She seemingly would even deny a rape victim emergency contraception that is non-abortive. Holley trumpets the mantra of personal responsibility as if this applies equally to the victims of rape and/or incest. She ever, decries the poor as people who have not exercised personal responsibility in the selection of grandparents and secs a legion of young people still breeding babies in order to enjoy the riches of $437 per month allotted to a single parent with two children. As Brian Reynolds might say, how inappro- ■ priate. How sad. Holley sees no problem with devastating the American family with the exportation of decent jobs to communist China with their forced abortion program that limits children to one per family and yet sees the richest country in the world as pursuing evil when we take care of our poor and elderly. GLPA Aug. 13 meeting should be attended To the editor: On Saturday, Aug. 13. at 9:30 a_m. there will be a general membership meeting of the Gun Lake Protective Association (GLPA ). If you pay your dues, you are a voting member of this association whether you live full time or. tbe lake or not. Our organization, without a vote of the general membership, came out in favor of the village proposal. Whether you are for or against this proposal, this s your chance to be heard. Do not rely on someone else to express your feelings. Jim Riehl has proposed these goals for the new Gun Lake Village: coordinate local serv­ ices, gain identity and manage future growth. First: The village could have their own police department or contract it out. It takes 4.2 officers to give 24/7 coverage. We now have Barry County. Allegan County and the Michigan State Police. If the village contracts the service out to one of these agencies, wouldn't we then lose services from the oth­ ers? There is a new fire station just off tbe take. Are we going to build and equip a new one. or are we going to contract for the services we are already getting? It has been suggested the village maintain their own marine division. Arc we going to hire and equip the personnel and boats need­ ed to accomplish this goal, or are we going to contract Barry County to continue the profes­ sional job they arc now doing? We would all like 24-hour 7-day-a-week patrols, but it is never going to happen Second: Does anyone believe that Allegan County, Barry County, the State of Michigan or the townships are going to look at us any differently just because we have created another level of government? The only thing they will do differently is to identify what we arc now responsible to pay for . Third, manage future growth: Mr. Riehl has admitted that Gun Lake is already well developed. We have learned in the past that we have no control over Allegan Park or Yankee Springs State Park. The village is not going to change that. So why do they want to include Gun Lake property owners in this vil­ lage proposal? Maybe they just want our tax base. It seems the GLPA has done a very good job of addressing the needs of Gun Lake. I hope our board will focus their efforts on the goals of the GLPA and drop support of the village effort. 1 have written this letter because I have to be out of town on Aug. 13. If you can attend the meeting. I hope you will let your feelings be heard. Len Eister. Gun Lake Roarann Varner. Hasting achieve what she did. GOP must be careful throwing stones To the editor: In his letter in last week's Banner. Brian Reynolds flails wildly about with his misdi­ rected tar brush in a rather silly attempt to include all Democrats in comments by David Brinkert With this in mind. I am certain that Reynolds has no problem being associated with U.S. Representative Tom DeLay, whose multiple admonitions by the Republican-con­ trolled House of Representatives have brought the idea of congressional ethics to the level of a late night laugh line. In giving free memberships to all of Barry County's 890-plus high school graduates, (it being illegal for a candidate for public office to give anything of value to a voter). Reynolds and the Republican Party clearly establish tbe value of the gift. I mention Reynolds' letter because it dove­ tails with the letter by Reka Holley, a recipi­ ent of an award connected to this undertaking. As most of us with a lifetime involvement in public affairs agree, involvement by young people in the life of the republic is desirable. I join in congratulating Holley for being hon­ ored by her party. But her observations on politics leave much to be desired. Most of what she has written could have been lifted in total from one of many shrill partisan websites that sup­ port her point of view. While Holley denounces “thrill partisan” nature of other people's politics, she chants the mantra of “personal responsibility” that the radical My daughter was one of the graduates and I was extremely croud of her and her accom­ plishments, but 1 couldn't have been more proud of her for standing up far what she believed in, which was having a prayer said aloud during her graduation (which has been a tradition for many, many yean)! If it was such a wrong thing to do, why then did more than the majority of everyone in tbe audience join in with the seniors? It was heartwarming and brought tears to my eyes to know that *our future* will not let a few bold them back from what they want and believe in. Have we not taught them to never let anyone stand in the way of what they believe in? On their day. they wanted to give a ‘thank you* to God for helping them achieve their goal in graduating and nor bcuig ashamed of it. Did you not teach yor. child to say thank you to people who beve helped them through­ out their lives? Do they thank those people silently? I warn to thutk Mr. Fred Jacobs who in his Banner coiuten praised out children for keep­ ing a prayer in their ceremony and I want to thank Mr. Lee for praising them again in his letter to the editor. To the people who did not warn to be a part of the prayer. 1 say that you did not need to partake — your freedom, your choice. I. loo. have freedom and choice and mine ww to pray aloud with my child and her fellow classmates and their families to thank God for always bestowing his blessing oo us all. God bless these "ery special and precious seniors, one and xU. even those who wen: objecting to raying prayer — no exceptions There is no compassion without sacrifice. Without sacrifice, compassion is the refuge of the hypocrite. Unlike the radical right wing Republicans that Holley parrots, 1 do worry about costs and debt This radical right wing Republican administration has chosen to fight an elective war and lower taxes as it increas­ es spending and deb! to unprecedented levels. With the president and both houses of Congress in her party's hands, Holley some­ how overlooks die personal responsibility of President Bush, who lied us into this war and even linked Saddam to the Sept 11 attacks to justify what the Pope has declared to be an unjust war. It seems that President Bush accepts no personal responsibility for having absolutely no plan to extract American forces from Iraq, and according to official British government documents, never had such a plan. Can a president who could recall no mis­ takes in his tenure in office lecture any of us on personal responsibility? Robert E. Dwyer, Hastings very smart. I am further disillusioned with NASA, when I hear they are investing in a study of roace elevators. All of us have seen tbe space shuttle. The rocket boosters and the huge fuel tank con­ taining liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen. The X-33 project was to put this fuel tank inside the space shuttle. Removing the rocket boosters would require increasing the thrust of tbe shuttle’s engines. This is someone's pipe dream, but why didn’t they cancel it before spending a billion dollars? To operate a space shuttle, we need smart people and I wonder where they are. Good thing they are not trying to build a space craft. They probably would contract with Disney Corp, and put Donald Duck in space. This might not be such a bad idea. Space is a harsh environment for mankind. President Bush said we would spend a bil­ lion was not included in tbe president's budg­ et It was a just political statement Just think, if NASA had not wasted money on an impractical project of a billion dollars. they could have used the billion dollars to fund the president’s proposed manned trip to Man and perhaps, we would be looking for volunteers. 1 think before we plan a manned mission to Mars, we r<ed a new form of propulsion. Rocket propulsion has limitations. Anyone who has seen this huge fuel tank attached to the space shuttle containang liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen can conclude it is not very fuel efficient and every one who saw the demise of Challenger know that this has a fuel combination that has a high specific impulse (it is very explosive) If rocket scientists actually believed the FBI story that a vehicle bomb actually destroyed the federal building in Oklahoma City, they would have a mad rush to Oklahoma City to get the formula for a new generation of rocket fuel. Since they didn’t, they apparently thought the FBI was making a political statement, like President Bush, a manned mission to Mars for $1 billion. Burt Rutan seems to echo my feelings, when he put feelers out about a one way trip to Mara. I did not hear about the response be got. I think this is about the limit for using rocket propulsion. lion dollars over five years to fond a manned mission to Mars. I was wondering if this were some type of joke, until I found the $200 mil­ Robert R. Johnson Hickory Corners J-Ad Graphics and the Hastings Athletic Boosters proudly presents THE BUZZ YOUNGS LEGENDS d GOLF CLASSIC Saturday, August 6th, 2005 I Hastings Country Club \ 4-Person Scramble • 8:30 a.m. Shot Gun Start $75.00 per person Includes greens fee for 18 holes of golf, shared power cart & lunchj - Cash Prizes First... 500 • Second... 30 2 Blind Draws... 100 each 3 Closest io the pin 4 Long Drives (2 malcs/2 females). 50/50 closest to tl pin. Skins game (optional). Raffle tabh LEGENDS... Jock Oarey, Lew La^g, Jack Hoke, Bob Cartoon, Pat Murphy, Dick Guenther, Metendy, Cynthia Robbe, Ernie Strong, BUI Karptakl and this year's Legaid Dennis Storrs. Contact Hastings Country Club at 269-945-2756 to sign up. �Page 6 - Thursday, June 16, 2005 — The Hastings Banner Betty M. Hull (Blough) BRADENTON, FLORIDA-Mrs. Betty M. Hui! (Blough), age 70. former resident of Middleville. MI and Bradenton. FL. passed away Saturday evening, June 1. 2005. She is survived by her husband. Glenn A. Hull; her sons. Gordon K. and his wife. Claire A. Golden and Philip L. and his wife Monica L. Golden all of Middleville; four grandchil­ dren; step children. Leona and Bill Kishkom. Larry and Kris Hull, Susan and Roger Edema, Robert and Kathy Hull. Michael and Debra Cooley. Janet Cooley; three sisters and three brothers. Mary Gallup. Dorothy Grunewold. Vivian Potter. Roy Jr. and his wife Patty Blough. Robert Blough, and Russell Blough. Memorial services will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. at Banner of Christ Community Church, 1111 68th St. S.W. Byron Center), Rev. Michael J. Caley officiating. At her request, cremation has taken place. Burial will take place at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contribu­ tions may be made to Banner of Christ Community Church Missionary Fund. Arrangements by the Zaagman Memorial Chapel. Eleanor Gonyou Paul E. Burkey Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 P**uh. Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.. Sunday School 11:0 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Tune Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Riuaell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a_m and 11.-00 a.m : Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. 49058 Senior Pastor Rev Wm. Clayton Garrison Senice Times Sunday School 9:00 a.m. and Hfl0i.m.A6fl0 p.m. (Small groups on In and 3rd Sunday nights). Wednesday: Dinner 5:45 p.m. Classes. 700 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 10:30 a.m_; Sunday School. 9 30 a.m. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH “Member Church of the World­ wide Anglican Communion." 315 W Center St. (corner of S. Broadway end W. Center Sl). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev Fr. Charles P. McCabe III. Rector. Mr. F. William Vbetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 ajn. CHURCH OF THE N AZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7 00 p.m. Service* for Adults. Teens and Children. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11X30 ajn.; Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 Wcu. Pastor Ken VaugH. (616) 945-9392. Summer Hours: Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHOWST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpote. Sunday morning worship service 9:45 a.m. Nursery provid­ ed. Sunday evening “New Beginnings" starts al 5:15 with meal. 5:30 adult small group, youth group, kids club, 6:30 praise service. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men's group 2nd and 4th Ihursday s at 7 p.m Christ's Quilters. Bible Study Thui.viay* 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Coming in January, exploring spiritual gifts Bible study. Church website: coun­ trychapcluine.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hartings. Pastor Dun Currie, Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 a.m. Sunday Schoo* for all ages; 10:45 a.m.. Morning Worship Service; 600 p.m.. Evening Service; 700 p.m. Sr. High YottL. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana. Sr. and Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Sady. Cbmr practice. Call Church Oil ice. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC­ CHURCH TRADITION AL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E Main Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor. Phone 795-9030. Sunday Maa 8: 30 a-m. First Fnday Holy Hour 5 p.m Conftmimn: 30 minutes before Mass. Rosary Prayer 30 minutes before Mass. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchippersDeMuirter. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. • Sunday School 10:30 am ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of Sl. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9: 30 a.m. ST. TIMOTHY'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 9800 East BC Avenue. Richland. Ml 49083. Phooe 269-629-9436 Eucharistic service every Sunday. 9:30 a m. “This is my body given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.' (Luke 22:19 N1V). Come share tn the weekly Holy Communion - accepting Christ and being united with Him. sur­ rendering our lives to Him so that we may know His will and walk in His ways. We are located in a wooded setting, north of Richland on BC Avenue, between M-43 and Gull Lake Drive. All baptised cfaottini are welcome to partici­ pate in the Holy Eucharist. We believe that Christianity is a faith of inclusion, not exclusion. Therefore, you don't have to be an cptscopauan - just a Believer. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995 Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary­ Treasurer. Linda Cobb. Office hours. Tues.. Wed., Thun. 9 am to Ipm. Sun. Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Warship; Sun. evening service 6 pm; Son Shine Preschool (ages 3 A 4); Tuca.. Thun from 9-11:30 am. 12:00-2:30 pm; Wed. 6-8pm Pioneer Club (Gr K-5) (evening meal at 6 pm); Wed. 6-8 pm Middle School Youth A Sr. High Youth; Wed. 7 pm • Prayer Mtg. SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (Irving). Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick Rector. Sunday Service Times 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer. 11XX) a.m. Holy Cummun-km. Wednesday 6.00 pjn. Evening Prayer service. AD services using the haditkmal 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For more information and Holy Day service times call (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory 9*8-9327. Visit our website at http://www.churchveck/net'churdv'andrewmatt/ or e­ mail us at rtrevhustwick® yahoo.com. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, NashviDe. Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a. tn. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Sptnt-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M­ 66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise A Worship 10:30 a.rn.. 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys A girts ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616­ 731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623­ 5400. Worship Service*: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High YouA Sunday evenings. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 r'oats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessible and elevator Summer Worship 10:00 a_m. No summer Sunday School. Youth activities: call for information. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E. State Rd. (Comer of Stale Rd. and Boltwood St across from Tom's Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed, Pastor of Counseling A Visitation. Don Brail. Phooe 269-945-9121. Norway provided for all aervices. Sundays: Worship services 8:45 and 1 IflO a.m. Kids for Christ, 11O0 a.m. Worship Service only for 3 A 4 yr. olds. A 5 yr-4th grade dismissed during announcements. Sunday School for all ages 10:00 ajn.. with sev­ eral adult electives. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Dtrainy 1000 a.m.. SCAMPS (Senior Citizens). Thursday: Senior Adult Coffee Hour. 9 30­ 1100 ajn. Looting VBS. “Prayer Safari," Augrat 1-5, 9 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hastings Phone 269-945-9414 Michael Anton. Paste*. Sunday. June 19 800 A 10:00 am. Holy Communion; 8:30-11:30 a.m. Father's Day Breakfast Tuesday. June 21 -1O0 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous; 700 p.m. Congregation Council Wednesday, June 22 - 700 pm. Holy Ccmmutuou. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 900 a.m.-Noon and 100-300 p.m. Friday 900 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:30 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshmenu. 11X30 Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 vm. Chancel Choir rehearsal is weonesaays at / p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses oo Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. ‘Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Service* - 900 ajn. Traditional Worship Services; 1005 a.m. Children's Choir-. 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship Services. Nursery care is provided for both services! Visit us online at www.fpcofh.org and our web log for sermons at http7/hastingsptesbytcrian.blogspotconV. June 16: 7:45 aura. GuB L^c Ladies Day. June 18:7:43 ajn. Gull I^ke Ladies Day; Jbm 2B-24:9O8 ajrc-1200 pua. Vacation BMe School. PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Delton. MI 49046 • 269-671-4193. Pastor. Bernard Blair Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship Service 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings HASTINGS - Paul E. Burkey, age 84. of Hastings, died Tuesday. June 14, 2005 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Burkey was bom on May 3, 1921 in Cleon Township. Manistee County, the son of Leonard E and Lillian (Gottschalk) Burkey. He came to the Freeport area and attended Freeport High School, graduating in 1939. Mr. Burkey enlisted in the U.S. Navy Sept. 25. 1939 for six years. He spent two years in tbe South Atlantic aboard the Light Cruiser U.S.S. Memphis. He volunteered for secret duty in Beuh Jumper One, a deception group under the command of Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., the movie actor that operated on aircraft rescue boats with specialized equipment to create fake invasions. He par­ ticipated in the invaskn of Sicily. Italy and Southern France. Earned the rank of Metalsmith First Class and was discharged October 10.1945. He vzas married to Helen K. Price on February 9. 1943. Mr. Burkey was founder and owner of Burkey Sales and Service in Hastings which he started in February 1946. Tbe company repaired auto radiators and later into the glass business. He retired in 1983 and turned tbe business over to his son. John. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, a 47 year member of Hastings Kiwanis. member Hastings Moose and Elks Lodges, member of Hastings Investment Club, he enjoyed hunting, fish­ ing. photography, his computer, collecting and recording Big Band Music and spending time at his cabin at Wolf Lake. Mr. Burkey is survived by his wife, Helen; daughters, Irene (Terry) Pepper of Clarksville and Beverly (Ron) Williams of Sand Lake; son, John (Laurie) Burkey of Hastings; six grandchildren; three g.eat grandchildren; two step grandchildren; four step great grandchildren; brothers. Floyd Burkey of Kalamazoo and Robert (JoAnn) Burkey of Florida; nieces and nephews. Preceding him ir. death were his parents and sisters. Bemeice and Lucille. Visitation will be Thursday. June 16. front 6-8 p.tn. al the Wren Funeral Home Services will be held 11 a.m. Friday. June 17, 2005 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Bufford W. Coe officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice, American Heart Association or American Lung Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funend Home of Hastings (www,wren.funeral hotne.com). David “Dee Ray” Reynolds ■ | DELTON - David "Dee Ray" Reynolds, age 49. of Delton, passed away June 12, 2005. “Dee Ray” was bom February 12. 1956. in Kalamazoo, the son of John and Marjorie (Miller) Reynolds. "Dee Ray" was a chef for many years at Peters in Delton and Bayview Gardens in Richland. He loved to fish, hunt especially bow and arrow deer hunting, and playing pool. "Dee lay" is survived by his parents, John and Marjorie Reynolds of Dowling; a son, Eric Kilgore of Battle Creek; brothers. Richard (Cathy) Reynolds of Kalamazoo, William Reynolds of Delton, and Roger (Pixie) Sims of Battle Creek; sisters. Gloria (Dale) Frye of Plainwell and Lyleen (Denny) Still of Battle Creek: several nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles. A memorial service was conducted Thursday. June 16. 2005 at 11 a.m. at Pleasantview Family Church. Pastor Steve Olmstead officiating. Memorial contributions to Pleasantview Family Church will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by Williams- Gores Funeral Home. Delton. SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions" 118 S. Jefferson-945-3429 Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan GALESBURG - Katherine L. HomSullivan. age 88. formerly of Galesburg, passed away. Saturday morning, June 11, 2005 at Borgess Nursing Home in Kalamazoo. She was bom January 22. 1917 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of the late Jefferson and Ona (Thornburg) Johnson. Her first job was at Grant's Department Store in Galesburg, where she worked for several years. She later was employed by Bunting Brass & Bronze for 23 years until her retirement in 1979. After raising her family, she went back to school to earn her G.E.D in June 1974. Surviving are six sons: Roger (Jackie) Hom of Portage, Edwin (Carol) Hom of Union City. Marvin (Barbara) Hom of Galesburg. David (Ruthann) Hom of ■ Viva A. Harvath DELTON - Viva A. Harvath, age 62, of Delton, passed away June 12, 2005. Viva, a loving wife, devoted mother and grandmother was bom March 30, 1943 in Plainwell, the daughter of Edgar and Viva (Hopkins) Boulter. She has been a life long resident of Delton. On February 2. 1962 she married Daniel Harvath. who survives; other members of her family include daughters Roxanne (Roger) Martin, Renae Vanarsdale; brothers. Dwight Ferguson, Sandy (Bonnie) Ferguson. Loyal (Laurie) Boulter, and Royal (Irene) Boulter, sisters. Beverly (Louis) Burrows, Dona Short and Mary (Willie) Aldrich; grandchildren. Rebecca, Sarah. Nicholas, Hannah, and Megan; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, June 16,2005 at Orangeville Baptist Church. Rev. George Coon and Pastor Dan Bowman officiating. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions to West Cancer center will be apprecLcted. MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs Ruth” Margaret (Van Ar/tsen) Montgomery, age 95. of Carveth Village in Middleville, formerly of Grand Rapids, went heme to be with her Lord on Monday. June IS 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Herbert V. Montgomery who passed away February 1, 2005 at Pennock Hospital. She is also preceded in death by htr broth­ ers. John Van Aartsen, Robert Aumsen, Woodrow Van Aartsen and sisten, Eva Willemsen and Betty Van Aartsen. It was Ruth’s great privilege to be ate of the original members of Cal/ary Undenominational Church. She also loved tending her flower girJens and creating a warm and inviting home for her family and friends using her own unique touch. Surviving are "HER BOYS,” Doiald Lee Montgomery of Hastings and Thomas James Montgomery of Middleville; grandchildren, Carrie Lin (Troy) Carr of Indiana. Erin Joy Montgomery of Portage and fiance John Mac Richie, and Justin Thomas Montgomery of Jenison; great grandson* Ian and Benjamin Cao; a sister, MHdred De H>an; sister-in-law. Loris Van Aartsen; brother-in-law. Harold Heard of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday 11XX) a.m. at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel on Burton Sl S.E., with Dr. Marvin VanderVliet officiating. Interment Rosedale Memorial Ptrk. Relatives and friends may meetJthe family at the funeral chapel Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service. A special thanks is extended to the staff of Carveth Village for their dedicated and lov­ ing c<re of Ruth and Herbert. Arrangements are made by Zaagman Memorial Chapel, Grand Rapids. Constantine. Dick (Anne) Hom of Three Rivers, and William (Mary) Hom of Delton; four step-children; 17 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one brother. Alfred (Eva) Johnson of Portage; two sisters, Roberta Vallter of Delton, and Josephine Hastings of Kalamazoo. Preceding her in death are her parents; her first husband. Alfred Hom in 1969; her sec­ ond husband William Sullivan in 1987; one brother, Grover Chrisman in 1977; one sister. Alma Soper-Peterson in 2002; and one daughter-in-law, Shirley Hom. Funeral services for Katherine were held Tuesday at Langelaod Family Funeral Homes, Galesburg Chapel, 145 W. Battle Creek Street Interment followed in Oak Grove Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to Galesburg Public Library. www.langelands.com <http://www.iangelands.com> Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Ginbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned St Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY OWOSSO - Eleanor Gonyou, age 87. of Owosso, formerly of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, June 8. 2005, at home. Mrs. Gonyou was bom on April 10. 1918 in Detroit the daughter of Anthony and Margaret (Samoski) Kosmalski. She was married to Willard Gonyou, who passed away April 19. 1995. Mrs. Gonyou was a homemaker. She moved to Owosso in 2001 from Hastings. She is survived by her son, Gerald (Charlene) Gonyou of Owosso; grandson. Vincent (Dawn) Gonyou of Owosso; grand­ daughter. Anjanette (Darrin) Rose of Lowell; great granddaughters, Taylor and Grace; three sisters, Marge Hostetler. Pat Meraw. Alice Kosmalski; several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband and nine brothers and sisters. Services were held Monday, June 13,2005 at St Paul Catholic Church, Owosso. Rev. Fr. Robert D. Kolenski officiating. Interment will be at Ml Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial bequest may be made to Friends of Hospice. Arrangements were made by JenningsLyons Chapel, Owosso. More obituaries on page 8 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway Hastings, MI 49058 �Tbe Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 16. 2005 - Page 7 Blom-Dawson Al Warner to celebrate 90th birthday Newton-Harton Relatives, friends and neighbors: Al Warner’s 90th birthday party, Saturday, June 25, 2005, 2 to 5 p.m. at 9885 Davenport Road, Woodland, Mich. Sarah Lynn Newton and Nicholas JamesOlson Barton were united in marriage on August 14, 2004. Sarah is the daughter of Roderick and Karen Newton of Hastings. Woodmansees to celebrate golden wedding anniversary John (Jack) and Anna Woodmansee of Battle Creek, will celebrate their 50th wed­ ding anniversary on June 18, 2005. They were married al the First Congregational Church, by Rev. Carlton Brooks Miller and Rev. Bruce Bashorc. Jack and Anna have two children, Cathy and Jim Dunn and Terry and Teresa Woodmansee, all of Dowling. They also have five grandchildren. (Todd, deceased), Brian, Kaylee, Travis, and Shelby. Jack and Anna both graduated from Hastings High School. Class of 1954. They were high school sweethearts. Jack was in the Michigan Air National Guard. He worked at the Woodmansee Brothers Lumber, Olivers Corp, and retired from Kellogg's in 1994 after 33 years of service. Anna worked al Woolworths, H.B. Sherman, Consumers Power Co. and was homemaker. They have lived in the house they built for the past 45 years. Nicholas is the son of Gary and Debra Jousma of Lake Odessa and Joe and Karen Harton of Hastings. Attending the bride was Maid of Honor Lori Conley, friend of the bride and Bridesmaid Becky Olcheske, cousin of the bride. Attending the groom was Be*t Man BJ. Brandt, cousin of the gmom and Groomsman Bradley Harton. brother of the groom. Escorting guests to their seats were Wayne Keeler and James Butler, both friends of the bride and groom. Master and Mistress of Ceremonies was Robert and Martha Byington, friends qf the bride and groom. Guest book atteiKttnt was Ceaira Davis, friend of the bride. The ceremony took place at Welcome Comers United Methodist Church with Pastor Robert Smith as officiating minister. The reception followed the ceremony at the Hastings Elks Lodge. O’Briens to celebrate golden wedding anniversary Yvonne and Michael O’Brien of Shelbyville, Mich, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary June 18, 2005. They will renew their vows at a mass at SS. Cyril and Methodius Church, Wayland, Mich. They were married June 18, 1955 at St Augustine Church. Kalamazoo, Mich. Keep your friends There will be an open house at the Elks Temple in Hastings. Mich, on June 19, 2005 from 1 to 5 p.m. Their children and spouses arc Thomas and Sherry O’Brien of Plainwell, Mich.; Richard and Deborah Yealin of Ada, Mich. ; Stephen and Mary Ann O’Brien of Hastings, Mich.; Mains to celebrate silver wedding anniversary Mark and Catherine Jager of Shelbyville, Mich. They have 11 grandchildren and two great­ grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. John A. Blom of I luosonville arc pleased to announce engagement of their daughter. Rebecca Joy. to Thomas J. Dawson, son of Ron and Mary Dawson of Hastings. Rebecca arzl Tom are both graduates of Hope College. Rebecca teaches fourth grade in the Hudsonville Public Schools, and is cur­ rently undertaking graduate studies in coun­ seling at Western Michigan University. Tom completed his MBA at the University of Michigan and is currently employed at Steelcase corporate headquarters it. Grand Rapids. Rebecca and Tom will be married July 9 at Dimnent Chapel on tbe Hope College Campus. Eldon and Thea Main will celebrate their 25th anniversary on June 14. 2005. Their daughter Amanda and family will host an open house at Hope Township Hall on June 26, 2005 from 2 io 4 p.m. No gifts, please. ggt call us at... 269-945-9554 At Pennock, Personal Care is more than a Promise. Families that could go anywhere, count on Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Dr. Morris Brown. Jeremy Alan Rohlman, Freeport and Amber Star Heinze, Freeport. Robert Russell Zamiles, Hastings and Rotida Ann Coats. Hastings. Jared Stephen Currie, Hastings and Melanie Sue Smith, East Lansing. Gregory Alan Holder, Caledonia and Amanda Sue VanSoDrema, Caledonia. Craig Allen Veldheer, Hastings and Kimberly Lynn Wilcox. Rives Junction Derek Alien Wykstra, Martin and Erika Marie Holmes, Delton. Michael James Stephens, Middleville and Theresa Lynn Gleason. Middleville. 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Honor roll: Barry County Christian School (Fourth Academic Quarter) Third grade — *Kyle Brooker, Regan Holley, Brad Neudeck and Andrew Webb. For; th grade — Cathy Gardiner, *Luke Kuperus, Rose O'Grady, Michael Ondersma, Jacob Overholt and Jacob Schuurmans. Fifth grade — Zachary Kuperus, William Ondersma, Brock Steele and Orion Webb. Sixth grade — *Emily Brooker, Paige Buehler and Lindsey Grubb. Dr. Morris and Nita Brown, Pennock Village, Hastings Pennock Seventh grade — Allison DeMaagd, Sara Rozema, Ashley Webb and Tina Westendorp. Eighth grade — Chase DeMaagd, Josua Gauss. Ryan Holley. Sam Neudeck. Lisa Schuurmans and Fisa Smith. , Ninth grade — Jill Rozema. Amy Tobias, Austin Wisner and Germane Santos. Eleventh grade — Renee Holley. Twelfth grade — Roger Ondersma. Sarah Tobias and Evan Wisner. (For full time students) • — Indicates all-As. Pennock Partner, Scott Brasseur, M.D., Internal Medicine HEA > Ortner. SERVICES professional. progressiV( 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings • WWW.PENNOCKHEALTH.COM 09542282 �Page 8 - Thursday. June 16. 2005 - Che Hastings Banner Next week is alumni weekend. The banquet for Lake Odessa alumni is on Saturday. June 26. Invitations were in tbe mail weeks ago. Seating is limited to 300. Often there are peo­ ple whose money was returned who will come to the banquet hall regardless and hope there have been some cancellations. The Lake Odessa Depot/Muscum will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 26 for all, current residence is Woodlawn Meadows on East Street. Hastings. She has two nieces from her Hatch family, plus her four children acquired by marriage. Tom and Dr. Tim Pickens, Joy Adams and Jill Leila. The monthly immunization clinic will be held on Wednesday. June 22. in the basement of Central United Methodirt Church from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The Ionia County Genealogical Society met June 11 with 23 present at Lake Manor. A new project is to be the reprinting of the 1891 Ionia County history with its many family stories. Despite only seven years between that and the 1884 book, there arc many differences and a wider range of family stories included. Following the program by Pamela Swiler on “Cleaning up Your Family Tree Maker" on the computer, the members adjourned to another location for refreshments served by Norma Kilpatrick of Ionia and Alice McCarty of Lansing. Marilyn Ransom of Ionia and alumni or not. to come and view the array of composite pictures of the many graduating classes, plus other school memorabilia. The new Freight House has one room dedicated to the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society with plaques, building components and even a pair of doors, which came from the building on Third Avenue. Outside the depot one can sec the flagpole, the four urns which were above the entrances and more from the school. There will be a Red Cross bloodmobiie at Clarksville Monday. June 20. from 12;3O to 6:15 p.m. at the Clarksville Fire Bam. The Commission on Aging will be host for a picnic lunch to celebrate the first day of summer Tuesday. June 21. from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the home base of the commission on Hudson Street. The minimum donation of $2 is expected. Call 527-5365 to reserve a Laurel Manning of Portland were registrars for the day. Final approval for the freight bouse has not yet been granted. The sidewalk was extended to the edge of the parking lot, a pad included for use by wheelchair occupants to meet the stipulations of a previous inspec­ tor. Once this was met, the next inspector indicated the concrete pad and walk needed a wide stripe of blue paint around the perimeter. What will the next inspector specify? Michael Morse flew in from Tennessee last Wednesday and his family met him at the air­ port. Together they visited his parents and sis­ ter’s family at Fremont. Next visit was to friends at Richland for Friday and Saturday. Their own travel trailer was in use by the fam­ ily for their two weeks’ time in Michigan al Carlton Center. On Sunday they attended Gull Lake United Methodist Church. On Monday morning they returned to Richland to pick up daughter Liz and her friend, and a rriend of spot. The Ionia Farm Power fourth annual show is coming June 24-26 at the fairgrounds. There will be tractor pulls, tractor games and a flea market. The day will feature Massey Harris tools. Anodici event for county residents is a Forest management workshop for landowners Saturday, Sept. 17. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bertha Brock Park. Plan ahead. Olivet College has announced its graduates from May 22. One such was Shawn Veitch of Lake Odessa. His degree is a bachelor of arts. Marie Pickens is turning 90. Family mem­ bers are proposing a card shower for her. Her {Health Line by Scott B. Brasseur. M.D. . 1005 West Green Str Hastings. Michigan 4‘H • Telephone: 269 04 5 2. son Will, who accompanied them home to Collierville. Tenn., with a day-long drive. The visiting children will be with them for nearly two weeks. Michael had a business meeting at Kellogg’s in Battle Creek on Friday rooming. Meantime, they were happy to see family members and many friends for their first visit since December. Friday night's storms south of Grand Rapids produced funnel clouds in the sky. Workers at Amway/Ahicor were sent to the basement during the tornado warning. However at Caledonia the skies were only dark. AU was dry from there to tbe east as far as Jackson Road, where Odessa and Campbell townships meet. From Jackson Road east there were many puddles, a wet roadway, and plenty of dampness into Lake Odessa. The first publicity for the Lake Odessa Fair is available on blue flyers around town in the stores. There are events for the entire week of June 26-Juiy 2. The fair parade is to be at 6 p.m. on Tuesday. June 28, with tbe grand marshal reception to follow. Tbe fair ends on Saturday, July 2, same day as Art in the Park. For the first time, the fair will not cover the Fourth of July. This switch was necessary in order to procure tbe right carnival group. The same events will take place day by day with harness racing, horse shows, cattle judging, sewing and other exhibits in the Davis build­ ing. auto events. Peonies are in full bloom. Beauty bushes are fading. Day lilies arc coming into their own show of glory. Geraniums, which were at peak beauty for Memorial Day. are now in need of deadheading. A lot of cemetery urns need that type of attention. Rhubarb continues to put forth its tasty stalks. Thanks to inches of rain this week, gardens should grow well for the next several days. Daytime temperatures have been as hot as one expects in July. A granddaughter of the late Myra Smith. Barbara Szcwzycki and husband of Illinois, were among the many guests at the gradua­ tion open house for Angciia Johnson on Wheaton Johnson Street Sunday. Othtr mem­ bers of the Yonkers family came from Indiana and Missouri. Parts Plus has moved from Fourth Avenue to* 1013 Tupper Lake St i- Inter nai Medi< CAFFEINE I malty enjoy my coffee in the morning but my doctor says that I should cut out caffeine. Just how tad Is caffeine? Geraldine Johnson NASHVILLE - Mrs. Geraldine Johnson, age 93, of Nashville, passed away Wednesday. June 8th, 2005 peacefully at Caffeine begins it effects within an hour after you start to consume it. It often lifts moods and you seem more alert, energetic and productive. With 90% of Americans consuming some type of caffeine regularly, it has become the most popular behavior-altering habit-forming drug. Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Mrs. Johnson was bom in Nashville on December 15,1911. She was the daughter of the late Earl and Erma (Neil) Olmstead. She was raised in the Nashville area and attended area schools. After graduating from high school she continued her education by attending cosmetology school in the Detroit For the average aault without significant medical problems, 2-4 cups of coffee daily isn't significantly harmful but when you exceed 4-7 cups of coffee daily, your caffeine intake is high enough to cause restlessness, anxiety, irritability, muscle tremors, headaches, sleeplessness and even nausea and abnormal heart rhythms. Some people are sensitive to caffeine and will experience some of these effects even at small doses of caffeine. area. She was the widow of Harry Johnson. The couple was married July 7.1933. In 1962, along with their son Jerry, tbe family opened Johnson Furniture Store on Main Street, Nashville. The family business was in operation for over 22 years until 1980. Geraldine was a loving mother and devot­ ed spouse who tirelessly watched over her Certain medications and herbal supplements negatively interact with caffeine. Some antibiotics will block the breakdown of caffeine causing levels to build up in your body. Other drugs and herbs have caffeine like effects that act as though you took large doses of caffeine. Taken with caffeine, the effects can be especially risky with increased problems with heart attacks, strokes, seizures and death. family’s needs. Geraldine was a member of the Nashville United Methodist Church. Tbe Order of the Eastern Star, The Literary Club, and Wednesday Afternoon Bridge in Nashville. Geraldine ami her husband Harry loved to travel together; during their time together they visited Spain and enjoyed wintering in the Bradenton Florida area Geraldine loved reading sewing and staying active. Each day she would spend one hour watching the game show Jeopardy while riding her exer­ cise bicycle; over the years she rode that Caffeine may slightly enhance temporary weight loss but studies have not shown the use of caffeine to produce any long term weight loss benefits. Caffeine is not only found in coffee but is also found in many carbonated beverages, power drinks, some chocolates and similar chemicals are found in tea. If you need to restrict your caffeine use, gradual reduction in the intake of caffeine is probably best. Your body will gradually become used to the lower levels without going through the withdrawal effects such as the typical blistering headache many people get after going without coffee for a day or so. bicycle over 3000 miles. Geraldine is survived by her son, Jerry (Jan) Johnson; her cousins. Bill (Marylin) Olmstead, second cousins. Bill Jr. (Sandy) Olmstead, Brian Olmstead; sister- in-law. Norrine Olmstead; two grandchildren, Scott (Faith) Johnson and Lisa (Eric) Cornwell; five great grandchildren, Brooke & McKenzie Cornwell, Ryan, Laney, and Steven Johnson. She was preceded in de, th by her husband of 61 years Harry; sisters Bernice Dahm, and Scott Brasseur, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician for medical advise before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. 9M422B3 twin brother Gerald Olmstead Memorial services will be held at The Nashville United Methodist Church, Nashville, at 11 am on Wednesday, June 22. with Pastor Dianne Bowden officiating. The family will receive visitors Tuesday June 21 from 6-8pm for a memorial visita­ tion at the Daniels Funeral Home, in Nashville. Memorial contributions can be made to Nashville United Methodist Church/ Cancer Society. Funeral Arrangementshave been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home. Nashville. Ruined reputation Dear Annie: I am a 14-year-old female, and "Mallory" is my best friend. She recently moved here and lives down the road. We got caught smoking pot. It was my first time, but Mallory has done it for a while. I realize what I did was wrong, and my parents forgave me, but they say 1 am not allowed to talk to Mallory ever again - not even in school next year. My mom told our principal to keep us apart at all times. I feel I can straighten her out. but I'm not being given the chance. I can't find a way to get around my parents, and they won't give in. Please help. - Loyal Friend Dear Loyal Friend: Your parents are trying to protect you from someone they see as a bad influence - and you have to admit, Mallory's track record is already sketchy if she got you to smoke pot with her. You may believe you can influence her behavior for the better, but your parents think it’s just as likely that she will influence you in the other direction. If you are honest with yourself, you will acknowledge that this is a possibility. There also is "guilt by association." which means even if you are on the straight and narrow, others will get the wrong impression if you hang out with Mallory, and a bad reputation is hard to shake. We're not going to give you a way to cir­ cumvent your parents, and we think it's a good idea to cultivate some new friends. In the meantime, however, talk to your folks. Ask, if Mallory makes a sincere effort to clean up her act, you can talk to her again. Everyone deserves a second chance. Foggy friendship Dear Annie: I havl been friends with "Susan" for 10 years. She and I have always been there for each ocher. I don't know what I would have done without her during my divorce. Susan lives 40 miles away, and we speak every week on the phone, but the last time I saw her was eight months ago. when her hus­ band was in the hospital. Whenever 1 ask Susan if she wants to meet for lunch or take in a movie, she always is "too busy." It hurts that she can't find time to meet me for a cup of coffee, yet she has another friend who lives two hours away, and they see each other quite often. Susan and I never have had a disagreement, and her neglect has me confused. I've given up asking to get together, because I fear being rejected. 1 don't know what to do. Do you have any advice? - Rejected in Louisiana Dear Rejected: Susan values your friend­ ship and wants to maintain contact, but she has no interest in spending hours in your company. There could be many reasons - you could remind her of her husband's hospital­ ization, you may come across as emotionally needy or she may simply feel you have diver­ gent interests. If you want to remain Susan’s friend, you'll have to leave the relationship as is and not expect more. We suggest focusing on those friends who live closer, and who think time spent with you is well worth it Sans sympathy Deal Annie: How do you get a husband to be sympathetic? When I had the flu, he never once asked how I was feeling. When I twist­ ed my ankle, he did not come to my aid. If I have a migraine, he wouldn't think to bring me a glass of water. I am totally ignored, and then he sits down waiting for his dinner. I already have driven myself to the emer­ gency room once. I am afraid if I ever have a major problem, he will not help. Got any clues? - Arizona Dear Arizona: No one taught your husband how to express concern, sc it's up to you to speak up. Have a heart-to-heart, and tell him exactly bow you feel. Then, the next time you need him, say sweetly, "Honey, I twisted my ankle and could really use your help getting to that chair." Then when he does it, be sure to thank him warmly, so it occurs to him to do it again. Maternal mourning Dear Annie: I have been going through infertility procedures for the past three years. I finally became pregnant but miscarried in my eighth week. It is now getting close to the date when 1 would have given birth. My hus­ band's birthday is around the same time. I have been crying every day for the past three days. I’m so depressed, and I don't have the energy to do anything. Even getting to work is a struggle. I especially cannot cele­ brate my husband's birthday. I went to counseling after 1 miscarried and thought 1 was OK. I try to talk to my husband, but he really isn't a big help. He listens sym­ pathetically and tries to cheer me up, but it doesn't work. I miss my baby, and it hurts that I wont be holding him in my arms. 1 don't want to ruin my husband's birthday, but how can 1 celebrate under‘the circumstances? Also. I worry that this will affect my hus­ band's birthday every year. What can I do? Mourning My Baby in California Dear Mourning: Your husband will under­ stand if you don't celebrate his birthday in the usual festive manner. Perhaps a quiet dinner w ith just the two of you would be best More importantly, however, you are grieving nr* only the loss of this child, but tLc children you haven't been able tn have. That's a big load to carry around Please talk to someone at SHARE Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Inc. at 1-800-821-6819 (www.Nalior/JSHARrOfficexom). It will help. Men in skirts Dear Annie: I read your column in the Boston Globe, and I want to know what you think about men wearing skirts. I have seen some in the area. - John Dear John: Scottish men have been wear­ ing them for centuries, and more recently, designers have been showing men in sarong­ type garments. Some men think they are com­ fortable. and if guys want to wear them, we don't care as long as they aren't going com­ mando on a windy day. However, we suspxt male skirts arc a passing fad. so you might want to wait before investing in that silk gauze number. Business in bed Dear Annie: I read the dilemma of "Disturbed Wife." Her husband, on an over­ seas business trip, allowed a young woman to spend the night with him in the same bed He said nothing happened, but he let her stay because he was afraid of offending the busi­ ness associate who sent her. My husband received similar requests and repeatedly turned them down, because be cared more about my feelings than be did for tbe "obligations* toward his business associ­ ates. That wife needs to put an end to the overseas business trips that seem to persuade her husband to do things against his will. Better yet. she should insist on accompanying him. - Vicki in Kentucky Dear Vicki: We agree that the husband should not have let the woman stay in his room, let alone his bed. Here's more: From California: I have also traveled out of the country, and I know that men are usually asked if they would like to have female accommodations. Tell "Disturbed Wife" to wake up and smell the coffee. That husband easily could have said, "No. thank you," and closed the door. Boston: Such barbaric practices are tfcnigrating to women and presume that women are personal property to be acquired, offered and given to males. It is the height of insult to men, because it presumes they need or want these benefits, and ignores their personal feel­ ings, any emotional commitments they may have or the personal standards to which they may hold themselves. This kind of attitude doesn't allow men to see women as persons with equal dignity - forget about equal pay. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net. or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190. Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.cre- ators.com. COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE, INC. Bring your J special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. J-Ad Graphics PRINTING Pit! North of Hastings on �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, Jme IB. 2006 - Page S Kilpatrick School District #8 (ca. 1856) By Joyce Weinbrecht The Kilpatrick School served District #8. and was built sometime before 1857. This school was located on East Barnum Road, across from Kilpatrick Lake. It was a Woodland and Sunfield fractional school. In 1866. an assessor's report showed that the school received its share of Woodland Township millage (two mills) amounting to $15.90. The school also raised $17.80 by assessing a school tax of 75 cents per student for a total of $33.70. Sunfield Township, Eaton County, paid in from a two mill tax and the scholar assessment, the sum of $36.50. William Cole was the teacher in 1866. receiving a salary of $30 per month. Hugh Kilpatrick School District 88 FR Woodland Township, Barry County In District In School Dfnxier Graded 1858-1859 No Listing 24 C. Pesking 39 1859-1860 35 41 AG. Carr 1860-1861 AG. Car 1861-1862 John Kilpatrick. Jr. 1862-1863 John Kilpatrick. Jr. 1863-1864 1864-1865 John Kilpatrick. Jr. 1885-1886 Jacob Fast 1866-1867 Jacob Fast Jacob Fast 1867-1868 1868-1869 Jacob Fast i869-1870 George Kilpatrick George Kilpatrick 1870-1871 George Kilpatrick 1871-1872 1872-1873 Wesley Fry 1875-1874 Wesley Fry •; *» b”/ ’• 1874-1873 Robert Barry Robert Barry 1875-1876 AG. Kilpatrick 62 1876-1877 AG. Kilpatnck 1877-1878 1878-1879 AG. Kilpatrick 71 62 AG. Kilpatrick 54 47 1878-1880 A.G. Kilpatnck 46 1880-1881 53 46 51 Willard Sawdy 1881-1882 44 Willard Sawdy 52 1882-1883 1883-1884 46 Willard Sawdy 1884 1885 William Mallory 1885-1886 William Mallory William Mallory 1886-1887 38 54 1887-1888 W.C. Fay 45 56 1888-1889 W.C. Fay 60 43 Wesley C. Fay 1889-1890 59 1890-1891 Wesley C. Fay Jacob Fast 43 1891-1892 Jacob Fast 46 1892-1893 57 O.B. Hager 1893-1894 O B . Hager 59 1894-1895 58 O.B. Hager 1895-1896 36 1896-1897 O.B. Hager O.B. Hager 30 1897-1898 28 O.B. Hager 1898-1899 No Graded C.A. Bennett 22 1899-1900 CA. Bennett no 29 1900-1901 C.A. Bennett no 35 1901-1902 24 DO Elmer Warre^ 1902-1903 Elmer Warren no 19 1903-1904 Elmer Warren no 1904-1905 19 25 Elmer Warren no 1905-1906 no Elmer Warren 22 1906-1907 Elmer Warren 20 DO 1907-1908 Elmer Warren 20 DO 1908-1909 Elmer Warren DO 1909-1910 25 26 Elmer Warren DO 1910-1911 DO 30 1911-1912 Elmer Wanen yes Homer Sawdy 17 1912-1913 yes Home* Sawdy 18 1913-1914 yes Homer Sawdy 28 1914-1915 yes 23 Homer Sawdy 1915-1916 Homer Sawdy 25 yes 1916-1917 yes Homer Sawdy 25 1917-1918 Elon Plants yes 20 1918-1919 Elon Plants 20 yes 1919-1920 yes Elon Plants 25 1920-1921 yes Elon Plants 20 1921-1922 Elon Plants 18 yes 1922-1923 Closed by fire in 1922. Scholars were sent to Wamerville and Euper Schools. The school consolidated with Woodland Township School in 1923. Yck Sharver was the assessor in 1866. In 1868 Andrew Kilpatrick was the asses­ sor and Robert Barry was the school director. In 1882, John Guy cut 15 cords of wood and delivered it to the school for 69 cents per cord, to heat the school for tbe winter. Someone was hired to clean the school each year. The wages paid for this task were $2 per year. Levi Bottomly dug a well at tbe school in 1886 fee the sum of $15.70. Homer Sawdy served as a later director for the school, along with Kida Buy as modera­ tor, and Bernard Black acting as treasurer. In 1915, J. A. Beardsley was the director and Orlin Yard was the teacher. In 1922. Esther Morrison was hired as the teacher, and her wages were $85 per month. Her term of employment ended when the school burned in January 1922. Tbe school was not rebuilt as the consolidation of Woodland Township School took place in 1923. Tbe insurance cost on the building was $1.25 per quarter. John Velte was the agent Some teachers al Kilpatrick in the 1860s were William Cole. Lucia Morgan. Sarah Cole, Fannie Sheldon, and Frank Wheeler. In the 1870s, the teachers included Cassius Stowell. Mrs. Holmes, John Lee. Sophia Riser. Viola Wheeler, Peter Weeks, and F. Kilpatrick. b January 1922, when the school year was half over, the schoolhouse burned down. The 23 pupils were dispersed to schools in Sunfield and Woodbury besides the Euper. Village and Warnerville Schools. On May 19, 1922. the Kilpatrick became pan of the new District fl. Kilpatrick School District M FR Woodland Township, Barry County 1907- 1908 Roscoe Lyndy 1908- 1909 Grace B. Shelve.. 1909- 1910 Lenore Mchler 1910- 1911 Lenor; Mohler 1911- 1912 Lenore Mohler 1912- 1913 Orpaa Lehman 1913- 191* Florence King 1914- 1915 Orlin Yank 1915- 1916 Orlin Yank 1916- 1917 Orlin Yank 1917- 1918 Eva A. Hecox 1918- 1919 Elizabeth Richara. 1919- 1920 J. Orlin Yank 1920- 1921 Orlin Yank 1921- 1922 Orlin Yank 1922- 1923 School was closed due to foe. Pupils went to Euper. 1919-1920 Added four new pictures to school. Song of the Lark. Milan Cathedral, group pictures of poets, group pictures of Life of Christ Did nature study, such as flower collections, bird study, recognizing the t ees, plants while dormant Fine wine class resumes June 28 The Understanding Fire Wine Course con­ tinues at the Thomappic Arts Council Tuesday. June 28. focusing on Old Worid/New Work! wines This next daw in-ihc series is focused on white wine. The class will taste four white wines from the Old World and four while wines from the New World. The same wines will be tasted, but due to the grapes and grow­ ing climates, the wine has very different char­ acteristics. Classes are open to any adult who has an interest in wine, from the beginner to well experienced. On Thursday. June 30. the class will focus on red wines from the Old World and New World. Four old world and four new world wines will be tasted. The varieties are the mme, tat tbe tastes erevery different uecii Koooms, a sommener, nas Deen teaching wine education courses and corpo­ rate seminars in West Michigan for more than 10 years. He brings a wealth of information to the wine classes and easily works with stu­ dents to answer all questions related to the process of growing the grapes, bottling to the uncorking and pouring, to bow to match foods to the right wine. Lizanne Fehsenfeld. director of the TAC, says, ‘Come learn how the different conti­ nents affect the taste of the wines.” Pre-registration is required as the ccnrsc needs a nrinamnnxrf 10 neooie and a maxi­ mum of 1* people. Each dux, tbe white wine or the red wine class is $30 each. This includes instruction and tasting eight wines each and suggestions for food pairing. Call the Thomappic Ans Council at 269/945-2002 for more information or to reg­ ister. Landscaping workshop scheduled for Saturday A summer session for “A Modern Approach to A Modem Family Landscape: A Series of Landscaping Workshops” will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 18, at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. Environmental Landscape Service (EL Services), creator of “My Home’s Landscape Kit,” and the institute put together the series to help homeowners design and maintain a professional looking landscape at the fraction of the cost Participants in Saturday’s session will learned how what it takes to stay on track with their landscape development during summer. The kit is used and includes a landscape manual and CD. Participants will have access to discounts at many landscape suppliers and local merchants. The course is taught by Jeff VanNortwick, owner of EL Services and author of the “My Home’s Landscape Do-It-Yourself Manual and CD Kit” The manual can be purchased for $99 plus tax. Tbe two remaining sessions are $10 for members of Pierce Cedar Creek Institute and $15 for non-members. All of tbe classes are held from 10 ajn. to noon at the Institute. Pre-registration and pay­ ment are required and may be done by calling (269) 721-4472. Though the first two classes already have occurred, it’s not to late to start the workshops. Tbe fall session will is scheduled for Sept 17 al the institute. Participants will learn what quality professionals know and apply their own well thought out projects prioritized with the learning and management tool they have developed through the classes. Lose Weight. Gain Life. Join us and learn about our non-surgical Medical Weight Loss Program and our Roux-en-Y and LAP-BAND® procedures. FREE MEDICAL & SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS SEMINARS OPEN under new management—Ptyte Weds Call 877-877-6672 for specific dates and times and to reserve your spot. 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Creditors of the decedent are notified that ail claims against the estate wiff be forever barred unless presented to Jason C. Boersma. named per* tonal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the named personal representative within 4 months after the date al pubffcation at this notice. June 13, 2005 Hudson Law Offices PLC Richard J. Hudson P15220 150 West Court Street. Suite A Hastings, Ml 49058 (269)948 9292 Jason C. Boorsma 5646 Creekridge Drive Middfoviffe, Ml 49333 (269) 795-0056 NOTICE TO CREDITORS BERT RICHMOND TRUST DATED SEPTEM­ BER 15. 2000. Social Security Number of Decedent: 343-01-3362. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by the toffowing: The decedent. Bert W. Richmond, whose last address was 601 Teny Lane. Hastings, Ml 49058. died on April 15. 2005. The decedent was the grantor of the Bert Richmond Trust dated September 15. 2000. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the trust estate wB be forever barred unless presented to the current acting trustee (whose name and address appear below) of the Trust within tour (4) months of the date of publica­ tion of this notice. The current acting co-trusteae are: Sharon J. Hekhuis, r-85 Leonard Roed. Nunica Ml 49448 and Melina A. Wendorf. 001 Teny Lane. Hastings. Ml 49056. Notice is further given that the trust estate wfft be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. Dated: May 27. 2005 Attorney tor Trustee: David G. Ledbetter, P43671 Law Offices of David G Ledbetter 1695 Service Road NE Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503 (618) 975-0168 (616)459-9621-fax City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice to hereby given that the Hastings Pianntog Commission win hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday. July 5. 2005. at 730 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. 201 East State Street, nestings. Micmgan owao The purpose of the Public Hearing is tor the Planning Commission to hear comments and make a determi.iatiG.1 on a request for a special use permit by David Vaughan to allow the development of a soccer field at 210 North Industrial Park Road. Hastings, Michigan 49056. Legal description of said property is: A PARCEL OF LAND IN SW FRACT 1/4 SEC 7 NW FRACT 1/4 OF SEC 18 T3N R8W DESC AS BEG AT 1/4 COR COMMON TO SEC 7 4 18, TH SOO‘01 *23* E 261.98 FT ALG N & S 1/4 LN SEC 18, TH 8 88’58'46-W. 686.58 FT T E ROW LN INDUSTRIAL PARK DR. TH NO0,28,O2“W 200.10 FT ALG E ROW LN. TH CONT ALG E ROW LN NSS’Se ^E 42 FT, TH CONT ALG E ROW LN N00*28’33*W. 72.10 FT TO S LN OF SEC 7 (N LN OF SEC 18). TH CON ALG E ROW LN N00*23’33"W, 77.90 FT, TH S88*56'46"W. 500 FT, TH SOO*2833*E. 150 FT. TH S88*58'46^. 178 13 FT TO W LN OF E 1/2 NW FRACT 1/4 SEC 18. TH N00’01T3T, 82.91 FT ALG W LN TO SW COR OF E 1/2 OF SW FRACT 1/4 OF SEC 7, TH NOO‘35‘07'E, 1499.51 FT ALG W LN TO AN INTERMEDIATE TRAV LN OF S BANK OF THORNAPPLE RIVER. TH ALG INTERMED TRAV LN FOLLOWING 4 CALLS. S3r3933*E. 368.43 FT. TH S46*40,41"E. 300.52 FT. TH S67’32'14*E. 374.23 FT, TH N 89’28*20"E. 546.88 FT TO N A S 1/4 LN OF SEC 7 A THE END OF SD INTER­ MEDIATE TRAV LN. TH S00*08*04*, 839.26 FT ALG SD 1 /4 LNTO POB CONTAINING 32.99 ACRES OF LAND +/- INCLUDING UNDETERMINED AND VARIABLE AREA BETWEEN SD INTERMEDI­ ATE TRAV LN A THE WATERS OF THE THORNAPPLE RIVER Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Requests for information andfor minutes of hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address. Ths City wiff provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269-945-2468) or TDD cal relay services 1 -800-649-3777. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk 0SM2315 City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice Is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission wB hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 5, 2006, at 750 p.m. in the City Hal Council Chambers, 201 East State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058. The purpose of the Public Hearing h for the Planning Commission to hear comments and make a determintiton on a rezoning request by Christina Owen owner of 605 South Michigan Street, Hastings, Miovgan 49058. The applicant has requested tie property be rezoned from D-1 to R-2. Legal description of said property Is: N 56 FT OF LOT 1034 ANO W 14 1/2 FT OF N 72 FT, OF LOT 1 4 2, BIX 13. EASTERN ADD. TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS Written comments win be received on the above request et Hastings City Han. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 46058 Requests tor Mormation and/or minutes ol sax) hearing should be directed to the Heelings City Clerk at the same address. The City win provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon live days notice to Hastings Qty Clerk (telephone number 269-945-2468) or TOO call relay services 1 -800-649-3777. Thomae E. Emery City Clerk Nodes Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. W any, shall be limitod solely to the return of the bld amount tendared at sale, plus Intervet. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert J. Milter, a single man. original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee tor tender. Mortgagee, dated February 19. 2004. and recorded on February 20. 2004 in instru­ ment 1122511, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tbe da!* hereof fee sum of Seventy-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-One And 88/100 Dollars ($78,461.88). including interest at 6.5% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at public vendue, at the Berry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM. on July 14. 2005. Said premises are situated in Village of Woodland, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Sectinn 22, Town 4 North. R: Commencing 92 rods South of the Northwest comer of Mid Section 22; thence East 40 rods; thence North 61 test; thence West 40 rode; thence South 61 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period Shan be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 16, 2005 For more information, please caff: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee tor lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 46025-5822 Rte #058465F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED TOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. ATTN Pl R CHASERS: This sate may bo rescinded by the forectoeing mortgagee. In tnai event, '/our oamagoe, n any, anan oe limn­ ed solely to the return of the tM amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Intareet MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William G. Alien. Ill and Debra L. Alton, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, Mortgagee, dated November 14 2902, and recorded on November 21,20U2 in instrument 1092091, In Barry county . «oords, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at foe date hereof the sum ol Two Hundred i *enty*Mne Thousand Three Hundred Eleven And 42/100 Doffers ($229,311.42). including interest af 7 65% per annum. Under the power ol sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings 1XX) PM, on July 7. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as:TheEasl330feetoftheEast1/2of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20. Town 3 North, Range 7 West Also: The East 330 feet of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 29, Town 3 North. Range 7 West. Lying Northeasterly of Township Road (430) angling across said land The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated: June 9. 2005 For more information, ptease caff: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #039577F02 wmmm FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Dawn Schultz and Keith Schultz wife and husband of Barry County. Michigan, Mortgagor to Fifth Third Bank, successor by merger to Old Kent Bank, dated the 22nd day of November, A.D. 1994, and recorded In the office of the Register of Deeds, tor the County of Barry and the State of Michigan, on the 6th day of December. A.D. 1994, in Uber 620 of Barry Records, on page 348. on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo, at the date of this notice, tor principal and interest, the sum of $9,661.26 (Nine thousand, Six hundred Sixty One dollars and Twenty Eight cents) including interest there on at 8.00% (eight point zero) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained In said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on. the 71h day of July. A.D., 2005. at 130 o’clock said mortgage win be torectoeed by a sate at public auction, to the higb-rst bidder, st the Barry County Courthouse in Hostinijs. Ml Barry County. Michigan, on the p-emires described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Irving, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wtt: Commencing at the Southwest Comer of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23. Town 4 North. Range 9 West, tor a place of beginning, thence West 20 2/3 Rods to the place of beginning Commonly known as 4507 (4504) Buehler. Tax ID. 08-08023-007-00. The redemption period shall be one year from the date of such sate Dated- June 2. 2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO.. LPA By: Daniel E. Best. (P-58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weftman. Weinberg & Rets Co.. u P.A 735 W. Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Trey, Michigan 48064 WWR#03996725 awn NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORFCJ QRHRF F Default having been made in the conditions o* e certain mortgage executed on July 2. 1997, by Steven B. Cotant and Cheryl A. Cotant. husband and wile, as Mortgagors, to Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB. as Mortgage*, and which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on July 3,1997 at Uber 700 Page 656 (the ‘Mortgage’), on which Mortgage there e claimed to bo an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Seventeen and 17/100 Doffers ($112,017.09). as of foe date of this notice, including principal and interest and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceed­ ing at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sate In the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. June 30, 2005, at 130 o’clock in the afternoon, at the Courthouse. 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry, there wB be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, al public sale, tor the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on too Mortgage, together with tegd coets and expenses of stee, cer­ tain property located In Barry County, Michigan, described in the Mortgage as toffows: Lot 7 and the West 1/2 Lot 8. block 15 of Ltocoin Park Addition, according to the recorded plat there­ of as recorded In Uber 1 of Plats on Page 55. City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan. The length of the redemption period wW be six (6) months from the date of the sate, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case, the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the dels of such sale. Dated. May 27,2005 Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB By: Lori L Purkey, Esq. Miller. Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.LC. 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm Is a debt cottector attempting to col­ lect a debt Any Information obtained wfll bo used for this pur>-oca. If you are In the Military, please contact our office al the num­ ber Meted botow. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condition* of a certain mortgage made by: Gregory K Milter and Diane M MMer, husband and wife to Argent Mortgage Company LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company Mortgagee, dated March 2.2004 and recorded March 11,2004 In Instrument #1123487 , and re-recorded on March 22,2005 In Instrument No. 1143019, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Ameriquest Funding to REO Subsidiary, by assign­ ment dated January 11,2006 and recorded January 24,2005 in Instrument No. 1140493. and re-record­ ed in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum ol Two Hundred Sixty-Eight Thousand One Hunch ud Forty-Seven Dollars and Ninety-Two Cents ($268,147.92) including interest 8.35% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mon gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 526AM. on Thursday. June 30,2005. Said premisos are situated in Township of Assyria. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of tend in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 21, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the South fine of Section 21, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, distant North 89 degrees 53 minutes 06 seconds East, 966.99 test from the South 1/4 pool of said Section 21; thence North 00 degrees 45 minutes 33 seconds West. 660.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 55 minutes 40 seconds West, 663.16 feet to the North Ine of the Southwert 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 21; thence North 89 degrees 36 minutes 30 seconds East along ated North Ine 306JO feet to the East line of said Southwest 1/4 of the Southeest IM; thence Souto 00 degrees 56 minutes 17 sec­ onds East Mong said East line 1324.77 feet to said South Section Ine; thence South 89 degrees 53 minutes 06 seconds Weal along aato South Section Ine. 311.00 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 7755 Woff Rd. Beffevua Ml 49021 The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such safe, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which new the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: MAY 23, 2005 Ameriquest Funding to REO Subsidiary., Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Sulls 100 Rochester Hiffs, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Robert A. Tremeln A Aaoocietee, P.C. to a debt coHector and wo are attempting to colfeet a debt ana any inTormauon ooiameo win oo ueoo ror that purpoee. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by JACK C HOBERT AND PAMELA J. HO8ERT. HUSBAND AND WIFE to WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK F.A., Mortgagee, dated June 21. 2002, and recorded on July 24, 2002 , as Instromont No. 1064336, in BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due M the date hereof the sum of one hundred six thousand two hundred four and 70/100 Doffers ($106,204.70), including interest st 7.000% per annum, as modi­ fied by agreement dated May 6. 2004. Under the power of aale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wM be torectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the At Barry County Courthouse, Hastings. Ml. at 130 PM on June 30, 2005. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. BARRY County. Michigan and are desenbed as: LOT 80 OF MIDDLEVILLE DOWNS NO 4. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 41. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. DATED: June 02, 2005 Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue. Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 ATTORNEY FOR. WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK F.A. Mortgagee For More Information Cal: (248) 540­ 7701 ASAP706070 6^. 6/9, 6/16. 6/23 Ntffice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Seto THS RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A XBt ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WBX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT DUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Dhetoen G. Neubaum. unmarried, original mortgagors), to TCF National Bank. Mortgagee, dated March 24, 2004, and recorded on March 30, 2004 In instrument 1124380, and rerecorded un July 1, 2004 In instru­ ment 1130213, in Barry county records, MtaMgan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo af the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-Five And 59/100 Doffers ($97,395.59). including interest at 6.99% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that atod mortg^e wffl be torectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premtoes. or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on June 23. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria. Barry County, Michigan, and are deecribed as: Parcel located in the Northeast 1M of Section 4. Town 1 North. Range 7 West describe Commencing st a point on the Ea*t ine of Section 4, Town 1 North. Range 7 YresL distant South 186756 feet from the Nort^^sst comer of said sec­ tion; said point being 23 rode South of the Northeast comer of the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of said Section 4; fence 3ou?h 88 degrees 48 min­ utes West 48.04 fest to ths Westerty right of way Ins of Highway M-66 tor the plaos of bsginntog: thence continuing South 88 degress 48 minutes West 285.00 fest; thsnee South 01 degress 35 mln■rtes 25 ssconds East paraffsi to ths osntorlns of said Highway M-66 215.00 fest; ttonca North 88 dsgress 48 minutes East 285.00 fest to said Westerty right of way Ins; thence North 01 degress 35 minutes 25 ssconds West along said bre 215.00 fest to the place of beginning The redemption period shaff ba 1 month trim tie date of such sale, untoss an affidavit of oocupwey or intent to occupy is recorded in accordance vffh MCLA 6003241(d) and given to the mongagee in which case the redemption period ahati be 6 months from the date of such sale. Dated: May 26, 2005 For more information, ptease cal: FC F 248.583.1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For TCF National Bank 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fife #055681F01 Notice Of Mor*n^ge ForeHoetrre fate THffi RRM 18 A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEtiPTING TO COLLECT * DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM W4J BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE A7 THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thfo etee may be rescinded by ffie lorectoalng mortnanTT In cfered at aaie, piue Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Defauff has been made in the concMona of a mortgage made by James N. Dunkeberger, a single man. original mortgagors), to Mainstreet Savings Bank, FSB, Mortgagee, dated May 13,2003, end recorded on May 15.2003 In Instrument 1104410, ft Mortgegee to Mortgage electronic Registration Systems, inc., aa nominee for lender as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Nine Thousand Rre Hundred Sixty-Eight And 47/100 Doffers ($59,568.47). Inducing interest et 6% per annum. Under the power of sate contained In said mort­ gage and ths statute in such case mads and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that sold mortgego wB be torectoeed by a sate of the mortgaged promtoss, or some part of tosm. at pubffc vsndus, to the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings at 130 PM, on June X, 2005. Said premises are situated In Township of Castleton. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning al a point on the North and * South 1/4 Ine of Section 30, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, distant North 440 feet from the center of said Section; thence North along said North and South 1/4 Ine, 220 feet; thence East paraM wffh the East and West 1/4 Ine of said Section, 198 feet; thence South peraM with said North and South 1/4 ine. 220 feet; thence West 198 feet to the pteoe of beginning. The redemption period shel be 6 months from the date of such sals, unfees determined Con­ doned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. In which case the redemption period shal t» 30 days from the date of such safe... Dated: June 2, 2005 For more information, please cal: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Regtetratton Systems, Inc., as nominee tor tender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fife #057522F01 ***”“ STATE OF IBCHK2AN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY ORCUTT COURT - FAMH.Y DTVWON PUBUCA1YM OF NOTICE RLE NO. 2006 24289-NC In the matter of BERNARD A. KUZAWA. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: whose eddres8(ee) are unknown and whose Inter­ est in the matter may be barred or affected by the fol lowing I TAKE NOTICE: Juty 6. 2005 al 950 a.m. at 206 W. Court Street before Judge Wm. H. Doherty tor the blowing purpoee: Change of Name from Bernard A. Kuzawa to Bernard A. Kuzava. 6/8/04 David A. Kuzava P49963 118 E. Court Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (269)945-6320 Bernard A. Kuzawa 445 W. Sager Road Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 16, 2006 — Page 11 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURkOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NxtMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACT.VE MNJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jimmie E. Baker and Rosanna L Baker, husband and wife, to Now Century Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated January 30, 2004 and recorded February 4. 2004 In Instrument Number 1121714, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Indenture Trustee for New Century Home Equity Loan Trust. Series 2004-1 by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is dawned to be due on such mort­ gage the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand One Hundred Fifty-One and 68/100 Dollars ($112,151.68) including interest al the rate of 8.90% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some pert of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1XX) pun. on Juno 30, 2006. The premises are located in the Township of Orangeville , Barry County. Michigan, aixl r.e described as: A parcel of land in the North 1/2 of Section 28. Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Beginning at a point which lies due East 681 68 feet and due South 264.16 feet from the intersection of the centertne of Norris Road and the North line of said Section 26; thence North 56 Degrees 12 Minutas East 178 feet to the Shore ot Wiley Lake; thence Southerly along the shore 66 feet; thence South 56 Degrees 12 Minutes West 186 feet; thence North 33 Degrees 48 Minutes West 66 feet to the point of beginning, formerly described as: Commencing at a point on the North line of Section 26, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, in the center of a Highway crossing said Section in a Northerly and Southerly direction; thence East 30 Rods and 13 feet; thence South 17 Roads 15-1/2 feet tor a place of beginning of the land described; thence 8 Rods. Northeast Io Shore of Lake; thence South 4 Rods; thence West 8 Rods; thence Northerly 4 Rods to place of beginning. Also, a 16-1/2 foot right of way running from Norris Road, the centerline of which begins at a point which at a point which les South 19 Degrees 17 Minutes East 394.20 feet from the intersection of the centerline of Norris Road and the North line ot Section 26. Town 2 North, Range 10 west; thence North 31 Degrees 48 Minutes East 114.00 feet; thence North 73 Degrees 59 Minutes East 139.00 feet; thence North 46 Degrees 09 Minutes East 154.00 feet: thence North 75 Degrees 35 Minutes East 121.00 feet: thence South 54 Degrees 35 Minutes East 223.00 feet to the Northwesterty side of Lot described above. The redempuon period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale m the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the bor­ rower. In that event, your damages, if any, are limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale. Dated: June 2.2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PO AttomeosHorObutoetto Bonk National Trust Company, Indenture Trustee for New Century Home Equity Loan Trust. Series 2004-1 , As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Ale No 222.0124 ASAP706210 6/2. 6/9. 6/16.6/23 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Bale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFACE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be reednded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, N any, ehail be limit­ ed soiefy to the return of tho bid amount ten­ dered at aaie, plus Interact. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel James Slack, a single man, original mortgagors), lo Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.. Mortgagee, dated November 26. 2002, and recorded on December 5. 2002 in instrument 1093047, and aesigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Trustee, in Trust for the Holders of Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Pass Through Certificates. Series 2003-BC2 as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of Seventy-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Afty-Nine And 23/100 Dollars ($78,75923), including interest at 113% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings al 100 PM. or July 14. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described fa: Lot 4. Watthor Plat, Hope Township. Barry County, Michigan as reco’ded in Liber 5. Page 1, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period Shan be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 16. 2005 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Trustee, in Trust for the Holders of Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2003-BC2 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #0*2571F03 Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt col­ lector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by. Howard P. Chupp and Nancy K. Chupp. husband and wife to NabonsCredit Financial Services Corporation, a North Carolina Corporation Mortgagee, dated July 26. 1997 and recorded July 28, 1997 in Uber 703 Page 153 Barry County Records. Michigan and was subsequently assigned through mesne assignments to: JP Morgan Chase Bank as Trustee of the Security National Mortgage Loen Trust 2002-1, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-One Dollars and Twentv-Four Cents ($134,321.24) including interest 11.374% per annum. Under the power of este contained in said mortgage and the statute h sua: case made and provided notice is hereby grvsr. that said mortgage win bo torectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged prom­ ises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Haj&igs. Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday, July 7, 2005. Said premis­ es are situated in Township of Assyria. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of Section 15. Town 1 North. Range 7 West: Thence East 40 rods; thence South 40 rods; thence West 40 rods; thence North 40 rods to the place of beginning. Except that parcel of land conveyed to the Michigan State Highway Commission in deed recorded in Liber 308 on page 43. Commonly known as 12103 M-66. Bellevue Ml 49021 The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated JUNE 2. 2005 JP Morgan Chase Bank as Trustee of the Security National Mortgage Loan Trust 2002­ 1, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys. Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester HRs. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our FMe No: 05-35048 ASAP706708 6/16. 6/23, 6/30 OBMMM Notice Ot Mortgage Foreclosure Saie THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee, in that event, your damages, If any, shall to limit­ ed soiefy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Derrick F. Rhoda and Michelle L Rhoda, husband and wife, original mortgagor s), to New Century Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated November 21. 2002. and recorded on December 16. 2002 in instrument 1093607. in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of February 1. 2003, Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Capital I Inc. Trust 2003-NC2 as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is ctetowd to bo due st the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Eight And 06/100 Dollars ($135,678.06), including interest at 8.85% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on June 23. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township ol Barry, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 3 and 39, of the Plat of East Big Gikey. according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 5 of Plate, on Page 18. The redemption period Shan be 6 months from toe date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period Shan be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: May 26. 2005 For more information, please can: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of February 1.2003, Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Capital I Inc. Trust 2003-NC2 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #056452F01 owmo Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO C OLLE CT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foredoslng mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made >n the conditions ot a mortgage made by George E Owen and Jane E Owen, husband and wife, with ful rights of survivorship, original mortgagors). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated June 11. 2003. and recorded on June 19. 2003 in instrument 1106846, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand Six Hundred Ninety And 01/100 Dollars ($108,690.01). including inter est at 7.375% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1XX) PM. on June 23. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The Village ot Morgan. (Formerly Sheridan). Lot No. 43. of Morgan Plat. 4 rods wide. 8 rods long. The redemption period shall be 6 montr>s from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated. May 26, 2005 For more information, ptease call: FC X 248 593 1302 Trott & Tiott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #035344F02 Foreclosure Notice (AN Counttoe) THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Mary Margaret Shields, A Single Woman to Alliance Funding, a Division of Superior Bank RSB. Mortgagee, dated June 25. 2001, ana .recorded on July 9. 2001. to Document Me. 1062726, Bsrry County Records. Michigan, and assigned Ly resne assignments to JP Morgan Chase Bank as trustee for the benefit of Equity One ABS. Inc. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2002-5 by ar. assignment recorded to Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of nineteen thou­ sand eighty seven and 72/100 Dollars $19,067.72). including interest st 9.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to said '.tort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings, Michigan, at HX) o'clock p.m., on Thursday. Jtay 21, 2005. Said premises are situated m the Township of Thornapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: THAT PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 24 TOWN 4 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST DESCRIBED AS: COM­ MENCING AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 41' IT EAST 854.76 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 89 DEGREES 41' 11" EAST 465.56 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 19' 58" WEST 593.48 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 06'20* WEST 465.55 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 19' 58" EAST 583.68 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS EGRESS AND UTILITY PURPOSES OVER A 20 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF LAND THE CENTERLINE OF WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE ABOVE DESCRIBED WEST 1/4 CORNER; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 41' 11" EAST 1320.32 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID WEST 1/4 OF SOUTHWEST 1/4THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 19' 58" WEST 1067.31 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID WEST 1/2 OF SOUTH­ WEST 1/4; THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 54 WEST 375 75 FEET TO THE Pu\CE OF BEGIN­ NING OF SAID EASEMENT; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 19' 58" EAST 33.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 05 DEGREES 52' 32" EAST 126.0 FEET; THENCE NOF.T-I 16 DEGREES 14' 46" WEST 75.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 22 DEGREES 16' 29" EAST 42.fi FEET TO THE PLACE OF ENDING OF SAID 20 FOOT STRIP. TOGETHER WITH A STRIP OF LAND 66 FEET FOR THE PURPOSE OF INGRESS. EGRESS. AND UTILITY PURPOSES. THE CENTERLINE OF WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 24. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 4V 1T EAST 1320.32 FEET ALONG NORTH LINE OF THE AEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF SAID StCTON; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 19' 58" WEST 1067.31 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID WEST 1/2 OF SOUTH­ WEST 1/4; THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 54' WEST 355.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 1 DEGREE 30' 27" WEST 503.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 44 DEGREES 34 07 WEST 104.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 17' 55" WEST 738.0 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF STATE ROAD AND THE PLACE OF ENDING OF SAID EASEMENT Tax Parcel Number: 08-14-024-004-40 The redemption period shall be 1 year from the date of such sale. Dated: May 25, 2005 JP Morgan Chase Bank as trustee tor the benefit of Equity One ABS, Inc. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificate Series 2002-5. assignee of Mortgagee Richard A. Green 30150 N. Telegraph Rd . Ste 444 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 (248) 540-7865 «*«’* Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be resci nded by the torrectoelng mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall ba timitad solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at aala, plua Intoreat MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Don Sherk, Husband and Wife, Janet A Sherk, original mort­ gagor (s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee tor lender, Mortgagee, dated December 17, 2003, and recorded on January 29, 2004 m instrument 1121440, to Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-One Thousand Four Hundred Two And 15/100 Dollars ($121,402.15), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wil be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1XX) PM. on July 7. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Cartton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 3 of Bal-Meer according to the Plat thereof Recorded to Uber 5 of Plats on Pago 30 to Official Records, together with that part of Lot 4 of said Plat described as: Beginning at the Northwest Comer of Lot 4; thence North 89 Degrees 57 Minutes East 29.0 Feet along the North line thereof; thence South 00 Degrees 03 Minutes East 135.00 Feet to the South Line of Lot 4; thence South 89 Degrees 57 Minutes West 14 88 Feet to the Southwest Comer of said Lot 4; thence North 6 Degrees 01 Minutes 20 Seconds West 135.72 Feet to Point of Beginning. Cartton Township, Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: June 9. 2005 For more information, please call: FC X 248 593 1302 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #051705F03 WMJ"3 Nutice Of Mortgage Foredoaure Bate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sale may be MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael Baird, a married man aka Michael D. Baird and Rebecca Baird, his wife, original mortgagor!s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc as nominee for Lender. Mortgagee, dated January 9, 2004, and recorded on January 15. 2004 In instru­ ment 1120618, to Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Ave Hundred Thirty-One And 29/100 Dollars ($147,531.29). including interest at 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wil be torectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubtic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1XX) PM, on July 7. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4. and the South 1/2 of Lot 2. and the North 1/2 of Lot 6 of the West Gun Lteca Resort Plat, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats. Page 70. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date ol such aala, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance wtth MCLA 6003241a, to which case the redemption period shall ba 30 days from ths date ot such sals. Doted: June 9, 2005 For more information, please cal: FC X 248.503.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc as nominee tor Lender • 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Ftte #057904F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foroctooure Sate IMS RRM » A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTS^TMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thfo etfe may be raacindad by the foredoelng mortgagee. In that evem, your damages, If any, ahati be timtted eoteiy to the return ot the bid amount ten­ dered at aale, plua IntoreeL MORTGAGE SALE - Detauti has boon made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard T. Davis and Uss B. Dsvis, husband and writ, original mortgagor(8), to Mortgsgs Plus of America, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 27, 2000, and recorded on May 17.2000 in instrument 1044443. and aesigned by said Mortgagee to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a CaHtomia Corporation as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage mere is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety And 31/100 Dotiars ($200,79031), including Inter­ eel at 12.4% par annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wd ba torectoeed by a eale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Bany County Cowlhouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM. on June 23, 2005. Said premioos are situated In Townshto Grove, Barry County, Mtahigan, eri are deacribed as: Beginning al tho Soutiteec* comer of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of ©action 7, Town 2 North. Range 7 West Mapie Grove Township, Barry County. Mtahigan; Kwncc West 702.60 feet along •to North 1/B tine Soctior 7; thence North 310 feet; thence Erx 702.60 lem to the East Ine of Section 7; thenoe South 310 Met to the piece ot beginningTho redemption period shall bo 12 months from the dele of such sale. Dated: May 26. 2005 For more Intormation, please cafi: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Mtomeye For Option Ono Mortgage Corporation, a uainomia vorporaeon 30400 Totograph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File #057124F01 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUT­ LAND. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the blowing ie a summary of a proposed Ordtoance which was received tor first reading by the Township Board of the Charter Township of RuSand at a regular ' meeting held on Juno 8,2005. An Ordinance amending Article XVIII, Section 104.1800. of the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordtoance, to revise the yard setback requirements to the C-3 zoning district. to repeal aft Ordinances or parte of Ordinances in conflict herewith; and to provide tor an effective dale. Therefore. Rutland Charter Township. Barry County. Michigan ordains: BHTTKMI • AMFNDMFNT TO ARTiaf ZYM SffCTWM Article XVIII. Section 104.1800 of the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance Is hereby amended by revising the yard setback requirements in the C-3 zoning district as totiows, inducing the addition of footnote (e): C-3 Front Side Rear 50 20 20 50 30(a) 30(e) (abutting non-residentiaity zoned property) C-3 (abutting residentiary zoned property) (e) When a C-3 property abuts a reeidentially zoned property, the rear and side yard setbacks shaft be 30 feet and she* include a tan foot buffer zona, as depicted in Figure 104.1800 (1) Rgurwl 04.1800(1) Buffer Zone: A waft, wood fencing or combination of partings of sufficient height length, and opacity to form a visual barrier which shaft include 1 deciduous tree, 1 evergreen tree and 4 shrubs per each 20 linear feet along the property Ina, rounded upward and a 6-toot taft wafl or 3-foot tai berm. SEGDQftljLEGSCIttEDAIEAIELRQEAL Thio Ordinance Amendment Shan take effect eight (8) days foltowing publcation after adoption. Al Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repeated. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the full text of the proposed Ordinance is available at the Township Hail during regular business hours. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE foal said Ordinance w* bo considered for adoption by the Township Board at Its regular meeting to be held at the Charter Township Hal on July 13, 2005 commencing at 730 p.m. This notice is posted In compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41 72a(2h3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Rutland Charter Township will provide neceasry reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signors for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meet­ ing. to individuals with disabilities at the meetingtoearing upon seven (7) days* notice to the Rutland Charter Township. Individuate with disabilities requiring auxilary aide or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township by writing or caftng the Township. M interested parties are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate In dis­ cuseion upon said Ordinance. 0BM22O5 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD Rutland Charter Township Hall 2481 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 Telephone: (289) 948-2194 �Page 12 - Thursday. June 16, 2005 — The Hastings Benner Robert A.Tremain A AaeodMee, P.C. te e debt collector and we are attempting to coilect a debt and any Information obtained wW bo ueed for that purpoee MORTGAGE SALE - Detauti has boon mads in foe conditions of a mortgage made by KEITH A. BASCO AND DAQURI L BASCO. HUSBAND AND WIFE to FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE-MI. LLC. Mortgagee, dated October 25. 2001. and recorded on November 1. 2001. as Instrument No. 1069097 Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there b claimed to be duo at foe date hereof the sum of one hundred thirty thousand eight hun­ dred sixty four and 12/100 Dollars ($130,864.12), including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under foe power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and foe statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given foal said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of foe mortgaged promises, or some pert of them, at public vendue, at foe Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. al 1 DO p.m. on July 4.2005 Said premises we situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 17. TOWT.* 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS: THE NORTH 468 FEET OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 17; ALSO THE EAST 220 FEET OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF ’.HE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 17; ALSO THE EAST 220 FEET OF THE NORTH 468 FEET OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 17. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 606 OF FLATS PAGE 568 Tho redemption period shaN bo 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated: June 16. 2005 FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE-MI. LLC Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain A Associates, PC. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 46009-6616 For Information please call: (248) 540-7701 ____ NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given foal the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing tor foe lotewmg Special Use Permits: Tabled Caoe Number SP-7-2006 Duane Windoe. Localton: 3301 River Rd., in Section 23 of Hastings Twp. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit tor a junkyard/saNage operation, in foe AR zoning dis­ trict Caso Number SP-9-2005 Looiand Baaa. Location: 1700 Osborne Rd., in Section 13 ol Barry Twp. Purpose: Requesting a apodal use permit for a dog kennel, in foe AR zoning district. Caoe Number SP-10-2005 Irving Township (owner); Neal Jones (applicant). Location: 2847 Solomon Rd., in Section 32 of Irving Twp. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for a now township han. in the AR zoning distrid. ItEETING DATE: June 27, 2005. TIME: 7:00 p.m. PLACE: Community Room in foe Courts A Law Butting at 206 West Court St., Hastings, Michigan. Site inspections of foe above described proper­ ties wil be completed by tho Planning Commtoeton members before the day of foe hearing. interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appea! either verbaHy or in writing wfll be giver । foe opportunity to be heard at foe above men­ tioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed betow or taxed to (269) 948-4820. Tho special use appHcation(s) is/are available for pubhc inspection at foe Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058 during the hours ol 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Pteeeecafi foe Pfenning Office at (269) 945­ 1290 for further information. The County of Barry wifi provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers tor foe hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materi­ als being considered at foe meeting to individuals with disaMrties t foe meeting/hearing upon tan (10) days notice to foe County of Barry. IndMduals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or senrices should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator. 220 W»st State Street, Hastings. Ml 49058, (269) 945-1284. Debbie S. Smith. Bany County Clark -------- , CORRECTED NOTICE AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR TWAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in foe terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Janet Lewis and Ardis Lewis, wife and husband. Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc... Mortgagee, dated foe 24fo day of October. 2003 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on foe 12fo day of November. 2003 in Instrument No. 1117447 of Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo. at tho date of this notice, foe sum of One Hundreu Eighteen Thousand One Hundred Eighty St. A 21/100. ($118.18621). and no suit or proceeding at tow or m equity having been instituted to recover foe debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of foe power of sale contained in said mort­ gage. and pursuant to statute of foe State of Michigan In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given foot on foe 14th day of Jufy, 2005 at 1:00 o'clock pun. Local Time, said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to foe highest bidder, at tho Bany County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml (that being the bidding where foe Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of foe premises described In said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 7.37500% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including foe attorney fees aflowod by tow. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to pro­ tect Its interest In foe premises. Which said premis­ es are described as foltows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Yankee Springe . County of Barry. State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Lot(s) 35 of WIHson's Ptat of Turner Lake, according to the recorded Plat thereof In Uber 5 of Plats on Page 19. During foe six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in foe event that foe property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, foe property may be reoeemea uunng ju aays immediately idrowing ine sate. Doted: 6/16/2005 MERS Mortgagee FAB­ RIZIO A BROOK. PC Jonathan L Engman (P58364) Attorney for MERS 888 W. Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 248-362-2600 ASAP706214 06/16. 06^3. 06^0, 07/07 Notice Of Mortgage Foredoeure Sale TH® RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAlN WlLL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUP OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. AHN PURCHASERS: Thin cate rrey bo (Wwkmq uy me roreciooin^ mevtgagee. m that event, your damagea. It any, ahatt be HmHed eotety to tho return of tho bid amount ten­ dered at oaie, plus IntareaL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in foe conditions of a mortgage made by Wendy K. McCormick, an unmarried woman, original mortgagorfa), to Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis, Mortgagee, dated September 23,2003, and record­ ed on September 29, 2003 in instrument 1114533, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date nersot the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Nine And 56/100 Dollars ($109,759.56), including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under foe power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and foe statute In such case made and provkfed, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be torectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at public vendue, at foe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on June 23. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 30, Casa-Dei-Mew of Acker s Point and Lot 31. Casa-Del-Mar ol Acker's Plat, excepting the Northeasterly 10 feet thereof, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats. On Page 64, Bany County Records. ine reoempoon penoo snail oe o momns rrom foe rista of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case foe redemption period shafi be 30 days from foe date of such sate. Dated: May 26, 2005 For more information, please call: FC W 248 593.1312 Trott A Trott. P C. Attorneys For Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rfe RJ56482F01 -mw NOTICE The Bany County Board of Commissioners is seeking an individual to sene on the Agriculture Preservation Board. Applicants must represent local real estate or devstoomort interest. Applications may be obtained at ths County Administration Office. 3rd Floor of the Courthouse. 220 W. State St, Hastings, Ml 49058: (289) 945-1284, and must be returned no later than 500 p.m. on June 20.2005. and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, TH® RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made In the condfeons of a mortgage made by Wayne L Hoffman and MicheBe Hoffman, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., mortgagee, dated July 22.2004 and recorded August 4,2004 In Instrument Number 1131935, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by EMC Mortgage Corporation by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Regeter ot Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mortgage foe sum of One Hundred Thirty-One Thousand FortyFour and 45/100 Dollars (Si 31.044.45) Including interest at the rate ot 8.40% per annum Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and foe statutes of foe State cf Michigan, notice is hereby given that foe mortgage wM bo fore­ closed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 130 p.m. on July 14, 2005. The premises are located in foe Township of Assyria. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as. Parcel 1: commencing at foe northeast comer of the south 1/2 of foe southeast 1/4 of foe northwest 1/4 of sectton 30, town 1 north, range 7 west; thence west along ths north Sne of foe south 1/2 of CM southeast 1/4 of tho northwest 1/4 of said sec­ tion 30, a distance of 508 feet; thence south paral­ lel with foe north and south 1/4 Uns of said section, a distance of 400 feet thence east peraM with said north line of foe south 1/4 of foe southeast 1/4 of foe northwest 1/4, a distance of 359.5 feet to foe cen­ terline of foe north avenue and foe true place of beginning; thence west parallel with said north Ine of foe south 1/2 of foe southeast 1/4 of tho north­ west 1/4 359.5 feet; thence south paratel wtfo said north and south 1/4 Hne, 130 feet; thence oast par­ allel with said north Ine of foe south 1/2 of foe southeast 1/4 of foe northwest 1/4 to foe centerline of said north avenue; thence northeasterly along said centerline to foe true place of beginning. parcel 2: commencing at foe northeast comer of foe south 1/2 of the southeast 1/4 of foe northwest 1/4 of section 30, town 1 north, range 7 west; thence west along the north Ine of foe south 1/2 at tho southeast 1/4 of foe northwest 1/4 ot said sec tton 30. a distance of 508 feet; thence south paral­ lel with the north and south 1/4 Ine of said section, a distance of 400 feet; thence east paraM with said north Nneoffoeso<fo1/2offoe southeast 1/4 of foe northwest 1/4, a (Usance of 359.5 toot to foe centertine of north avenue; thence northeasterly along the centerline of said north avenue to foe place of beginning. Excepting therefrom: commenc­ ing at fhrj northeast comer of tho south 1/2 of foe southeast 1/4 of foe northwest 1/4 of section 30, town -i north, range 7 west; thence west 278 feet along the north line ot said south 1/2 of foe south­ east 1/4 of foe northwest 1/4; thence south 253.59 feet; thence south 68 degrees 28 minutes 30 sec­ onds east 189.16 feet to a point on tho centerline of North Avenue; thence northeasterly along said oenterSne to tho point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from foe date of ouch sate, unices foe property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case foe redemption period shafl be 30 days from the date of foe sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: TW,forodtoeing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a.rimuftaneous resolution wtfo foe borrower. In that event, your damages, F any, are limited soiefy to foe return of foe bid amount ten­ dered at safe. • Doted: June 16, 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for EMC Mortgage Corporation. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 iroy, mi eouur-MMi (248) 457-1000 Local Native American author comes full circle in new book by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer Local author Larry ‘Pun’ Plamondon says he has come full circle with his life, from a “no brand" child to a full member of the Ottawa tribe as an elder. Plamondon has written a book about his life called "Lost from the Ottawa: The Story of the Journey Back." The book is available by visiting his website www.punplamondon.com or writing Plamondon Inc., P.O. Box 151. Cloverdale, MI 49035. The author said he was bora in 1945 in a sate mental hospital to mixed-blood Native American parents. At 18 months old he was adopted by what he calls a dysfunctional white Catholic family in Traverse City. At age 15 he was sent to Catholic reform school. He felt he was never really connected to his adopted parents and was searching for some­ thing greater than himself to believe in and found that alcohol gave him a way to tune out his problems. During the turbulent 1960s he became a union organizer of migrant farm workers and co-founded the White Panthei Party, a politi­ cal revolutionary organization. He was indicted for bombing a CIA office in Ann Arbor, and shortly thereafter became a fugitive from the FBI. After he was listed on the FBI’s Top Ten Most Wanted List, he trav­ eled "underground” to Algeria to political asylum. Upon his return to the USA, he was cap­ tured and spent 32 months in federal prison. During his CIA bombing trial it was revealed that the government illegally used wiretaps and his legal challenge went through the courts to the U.S. Supreme Court, which in 1972 had him released from prison. During the 1970s he was busted on a 3pound marijuana deal for which he was acquitted and then became a truck driver, then a bodyguard and security director for Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band while on national tour from 1975 to 1.980. The years of drug and alcohol abuse took their toll on Plamondon morally, mentally and spiritually, but he began his road to recovery through 12 step programs and an Ottawa holy man who connected him with his tribe. In 1984, he married wife Patricia, who sup­ ported him with his sobriety and forced him to realize he could not drink and be a person anyone would be able to live with. They pur­ chased a farm in the Delton area of Barry County and called it Mosquito Ranch. While returning to his Native American roots in the 1990s, Plamondon wrote cultural features for WMUK. a National Public Radio affiliate in Kalamazoo, served as tribal moni­ tor of an archaeological dig site in downtown Grand Rapids, and became a founding mem­ ber of Theater of the Three Fires, a Native American theatrical group, also in Grand Rapids. Plamondon shared his reasons for writing the book. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-8221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal BuBdtng, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional rep­ resentative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers. Republican, 3rd District (AH of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166. Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line tar Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm. Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (AH of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (AH of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. prawns City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City of Hastings Planning Commission wiB hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 5, 2005. at 730 p.m in the City Hal Council Chambers. 201 East State Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 Tliu purpose of the hearing is to hear comments and make a determination on revisions to the City Code regarding facade requirements tor muM-tamfiy reektontiai buildings in the City. A copy of the proposed ordinance is available lor review at City HaU. Tbe City will provide necessary reasonable aid and servic­ es upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, 201 East Stale Street, Hastings. Michigan 49068. Telephone 269/945-2468 or TDD call relay services 800/649/3777. City Clerk City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission wB hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 5. 2005, at 730 p.m. in the Qty Hal Council Chambers, 201 East State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058. Tho purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Planning Commission to hear comments and make a determination on an ordinance to amend Article I, of Chapter 90 of foe Qty of Hastings Code of Ordinances regarding requirements tor fences, waHs and screens. Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City HaH. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49056. Requests tor information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Hastings City Cte-k (telephone number 269-945-2468) or TDD cal relay services 1-800-649-3777 City Clerk Notice The Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold their June 28, 2005. regular scheduled meeting at 700 p.m. at Hope Township Hall, 5463 S. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Michigan. NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held June 14. 2005, are available In the County Clerk's Office at 220 W. State Sl. Hastings, between the hours of BOO a.m. and 500 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.banycounty.org. Local author Larry Tun' Plamondon lives with wife Patricia on a small farm near Delton, -.here he builds furniture and'pays taxes.' "I » snt to inspire kids, parents, grandpar­ ents, to share ideas, thoughts, culture and time. I want to show Eds that they can fight for a cause and believe in something different then the norm. 1 love telling people stories of Native American heritage and hope drat someday they will tell the next genersuoe." Plamondon will serve as muter of cere­ monies at the Pow Wow in Lowell June 15 and 16. Other events coming up are a book reading and signing at the Ann Arbor District Library. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Jure 28, and he will be the keynote speaker in Peshawbertown, Mich., as tbe keynote speaker at Native American Alcoholics Anonymous Conference. Bookstores, libraries, universities may order bocks from Partners Book D'stribution Inc. at 1-800-336-3137. fax 517-6040617. COUNCIL, continued from page 1 cubic feet Tbe rate for use of the sewer <y>letn was changed from $2.30 per 100 cubk feet to $2.35 per 100 cubic feet. • Held a public hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2005-2006 and set the tax rate at 16.0303 mills. The masimtim rase the city can levy U 16J mills. Since foere was no public comment, the millage rate wae approved. • Tentatively approved a request from Rick and Cynthia Esther for a liquor license trans­ fer to them as new owners of tbe Okie Tbwne Tkvetn on South Jefferson Street It wm noted that police background reports oe tbe Esthers have not been received, so the coun­ cil has tentatively approved tbe reqnest pend­ ing tbe outcome of tbe report • Approved the Downtown Development Authority'a requests for several amendments to their fiscal year 2005/2006 budget The adjustments are for an increase in the match­ ing funds for putting the elevator in the old Waldorff Building and the new larger street signs. • Adopted s resolution prepared by Director of Public services Tim Ginbach to submit an applkatioo for a gram to repair the Michigan Avenue Bridge under dre new MDOT Local Bridge program. While it was noted that there is damage to tbe bridge, it was also noted it has been well maintained in tbe past and this grant would replace the entire bridge in the future. • Made two appointments to the Hastings Outdoor Nature Area Board, winch has not been active in the recent past and has not met for more than 10 years. Council approved appointments to two vacant scats on tbe board cf Jim Carey and Pat Johnson, as well as term lengths for all of the posirioos. This board will meet quarterly. • Approved the request made by Good Stewards Inc. for a modification to their lease agreement to use of the office space located near the front door of the Hastings Industrial Incubator several times per week for distribu­ tion cf checks. - Set a public bearing for 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 27, on a tax abatement request­ ed by the Viking Corporation under Act 198 Industrial Facilities Thx Exemption. A public bearing is needed to solicit public comment on the request. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 16. 2005 - Page 13 Nashville plans 5th annual Classic, Antique car show Where in the world are good investment opportunities? Back in first grade or so. you learned that the U.S. territory ended where Mexico's or Canada's began. Geographically speaking, that is still true. But wtea it comes to investing you can find investment opportunities anywhere in .ne world. This fact shouldn't surprise you. After all. Approximately 200 classic and antique cars, plus trucks, motorcycles and tractors will be on disolay at the car show in Nashville this weekend. Riverside Park in downtown Nashville once again will be filled with hundreds of This year Good Time Pizza will be selling food at the car show, including fresh dough­ vintage cars, trucks, motorcycles and tractors as the Nashville Classic and Antique Car Club holds its Nashville and Area Merchants fifth annual Classic and Antique Car Show from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 18. As in years past, the event is free to the public. The $7 entry fees for all cars, trucks, motorcycles and tractors entered in the show and money collected from raffle sales and vender bootn fees will be donated to Nashville’s “Wish Upon A Star” program, which provides Christmas presents for needy children in the area during the holidays. Last year the car club donated $1,000 to the nuts in the morning. Smokey Jenkins will be selling barbecue sandwiches and Larry and Gail Hurt will have food concession trailer with hot dogs, hamburgers, com dogs, onion rings and more. Enduring Designs in Nashville printed this year’s T-shirts and hats. T-shirts will be sold for S12 each, hats for $9 each or a hat and a T-shirt for $20. The Nashville DPW workers help by mowing, spraying mosquitoes, marking lines and bringing in Porta Potties," said Ruth Hickey, one of the organizers. 'Every year we have hot dog roast for all of the trophy spon­ sors and their families and all of our helpers." program. Registration begins at 8 a.m. on the 18th with dash plaques given to the first 250 vehi­ cles registered. Judging will be done at 10 a.m and more than 75 awards, trophies and plaques, including Best of Show, will be awarded at 2 p.m. The National Street Rod Association also will be on site for inspec­ tions the day of the show. Besides the car show itself, there will be village-wide garage and yard sales, food booths, and Tim Smith will sing the national anthem when the flag is raised at 9 a.m. on Saturday. There will also be a Nashville Firemen's pancake breakfast, door prizes and said. She added that over the years Kellogg has made the dash plaques, trophies and paid for many of tbe expenses of putting on the event out of his own pocket. This year Kellogg was called to duty by the National Guard and is currently serving in Iraq. To honor him, members of the car club Door prizes arc donated b) area merchants. Spectators can buy tickets to win prizes for $1 each or six tickets for $5. before it is sent to Kellogg in Iraq. "We have missed Dan greatly this year and had to take on many new tasks," said Hickey. While the show doesn't start until Saturday morning, organizers and vendors will be set­ ting up in the park on Friday evening so they will be prepared for the crowds the next morning. There will also be tents set up keep spectators out cf the heat. to HOPE GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY: His none is synonymous with money and power. His magazine. Fortes, features tbe latest in business trends and rronomir news. Join us for our midyear review as Steve Forbes and Edward Jones Managing Partner Doug Hill share their thoughts on the key issues facing investor's we all buy a great many products produced outside the U.S. - and the companies making those items might be traded on a foreign stock exchange. But there are a lot of foreign com­ panies. How can you know which ones offer the best investment potential? And when you buy shares of international stocks, is there anything special you need to know? Before investing in global equities, you may want to work with an investment profes­ sional - someone with the experience and research capabilities necessary to evaluate investment opportunities and risks in an unfa­ miliar environment. But, whether you work with someone or not. keep these points in mind: • Special risks - Every investment - no mat­ ter where it originates - carries some type of risk. But if you're evaluating a foreign stock, you have to consider the usual risk factors - strength of management, competitiveness of products, history of earnings - and then look at some special risks, including considerable changes in market value, lack of liquidity, political instability, currency fluctuations, economic climate, foreign taxes and differ­ ences in financial reporting standards. (These risks are not meant to be inclusive of all risks associated with international investing. Talk to your investment representative for more Hickey noted that the car show is the brain­ child of Nashville resident Dan Kellogg. "He started the idea of having a Nashville car chow five years ago. He put an ad in the local paper a for a meeting to be held fa any­ one interested in planning a car show," she Vandals spoil baseball field in Middleville information.) As you’ll notice, most of these elements share a high degree of unpre­ dictability, so you can't "plan" for them in your assessment of a foreign stock's overall risk. But you should factor in these uncertain­ ties when making investment decisions. • Diversification - Some investment princi­ ples are universal - and diversification is cer­ tainly one of them. By investing in foreign stocks, you can help diversify a portfolio that may be exclusively devoted to UJS. compa­ nies. But even within your global stocks, you can diversify - by company, industry and country. This last item is particularly impor­ tant; if a country is going through some type of turmoil, tbe effects can drag down the entire economy and all industries. • 'Hot' regions - Every so often, a particu­ lar region grabs the attention of market watchers. The Pacific rim. Latin America. Western Europe - all have taken their turns as "hot" regions in which to invest. However, by the time you get around to investing in these areas, they may already have begun to cool off. And. in any case, a "hot" region does not guarantee a sizzling investment. Evaluate the special risks, diversification and fundamen­ tals before jumping on the bandwagon of a particular country or region. Limit foreign holdings Ultimately, you'll probably want to limit your foreign holdings to no more than 10 per­ cent to 15 percent of your overall portfolio. The U.S. represents only 30 percent of the world's economy, which means you could benefit from international investments. Exposure to these investments may also pro­ vide additional diversification benefits for The Lake Odessa Fairgrounds will be filled in just two short weeks with sheep, dairy cows, beef cattle, tractors, horses. 4-H proj­ ects, demolition cars, rides and all events that make for a great small town fair. The time line has been moved up so the fair I ing starting at 1 p.m. and ends with the Demolition Derby and fireworks finale on Saturday July 2. Tbe fair will open Sunday June 26 with youth horse racing at 1 p.m. The dog show will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 27. The midway will open at noon Tuesday The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. past week due to vandalism. Someone drove what appears to have “turfed” the center field by driving a pick-up truck through the back fields and across the bases. Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Department program director Mike Bremer says. “This has happed several times this spring, but this is the worst it has been." The incident was reported to the Middleville unit of the Barry County Shrift's Department. No estimate of the cost to repair the damage has been determined. 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Tables • Chairs • Coolers & Hot Boxes ^td^an^Ume^BobDcrmer^l7-72<fr4^^^| June 28. Tbe heavy weight hone pull is at 2 shals Marcia and Art Raffler at 7 and the light weight horse pull at 7. Wednesday June 29. will have dairy judg­ ing at 9, midway at noon, harness racing at 1 and antique tractor puli at 7:30 p.m. On Thursday June 30, the sheep and beef judging begins at 9, midway al noon, harness racing at ! p.m. and demo scramble track race al 7:30. Friday, July 1, has a youth horse show at 10, midway at noon, harness racing al 1. bob­ bin lace demonstration at 3, mud bog at 6 and talent show al 7. Saturday July 2, the draft horse show is al 10, midway al noon, harness racing al 1, puff pedal pull and children's games at 1. the demolition derby at 7:30 and fireworks at 10. There will be sand volleyball competition Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. The championship matches will be Sunday after­ noon, July 3. �Pago 14 - Thursday, Juns 16. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Miss Barry County joins Honor Roll: state pageant this week Hastings High School Second semester 2004-05 oy ramen joa.ss Freshnun Staff Writer Miss Bany County 2004-05. Adrienne Naylor has been at the Miss MichiganPageant all thist week. She will have her interview with the judges Wednesday and Thursday shewill compete on stage in swimwear, casual wear and answer an on-stage question. On Friday, she will compete on stage in the evening wear wearing and formal gown and will perform her lyrical ballet-dance, to ’Nights in White Satin.* Saturday night (June 18) will be the final night of competition. Tbe top 10 will be announced and all of tbe young women in that group of finalists will have to do all of the competitions on stage again, except the inter­ view. Kelli Leep. director of the Miss Michigan pagaent, will accompany Nayor to Muskegon. The competition will be at tbe Frauenthal Theater in Muskegon. Naylor has spent a lot of time working on her talent, practicing weekly to be ready for the competition. She has everything ready to go. She has made a lot of appearances, done community service to Bany County, worked as an advocate for early childhood programs, and participated in several walk for a cure events. Naylor has been busy in her year of service to Barry County. Her platform is promoting quality early childhood programs. Her parents are Hugh and Mary Naylor. Tbe Miss Michigan Pageant plans oo-slage performances June 16, 17.18 and 19. The pageant scores the preliminary nights of competition, with evening wear, answering a question in evening wear and the swimsuit portion each worth 10 percent The talent por­ tion is worth 30 percent, with the private interview being worth 40 percent for a total of 100 percent The competition between Saturday night the final top 10 will be scored evening wear and swimsuit at 10 percent each, talent 30 percent and the private interview 40 percent for a total of 90 percent Then the final five contestants will have to answer a question worth 10 percent They are also evaluated as to their presentation and community achievements. Tbe pri­ vate interview is a 12-minute session in front of a panel of five judges. Contestants must be able to discuss their three platform related questions and possess a citizen's knowledge of current events. Adrienna Naylor The swimsuit or physical fitness competi­ tion is designed to see how well the contest­ ant maintains a good figure and reflects good physical fitness and health. Her sense of con­ fidence. attractiveness and presence is con­ sidered in the scoring. The evening wear competition is designed for the contestant to make an on-stage impression of her personality. This personali­ ty. and her beauty must be projected across the footlights. The contestant's total look is considered. The evening wear (not the value of the evening wear) should complement and extend the personality of the young woman. The two-minute, or less, talent competition is not an end in itself, but rather an insight into the woman's preparatory and perform­ ance skills. Consideration is given whether the contestant's talent selection fits these skills and her personality. The talent competi­ tion acknowledges tbe quality of the talent being presented, the technical skill level, and feeling whh which the technical skill is pre­ sented. along with the stage presence of tbe contestant. “She is prepared, excited and ready to go!" Leep says. Naylor's final appearance as Mis4 Barry County will be at the Miss Barry County Pageant on Saturday. July 16. al 7 p.m. al tbe Thonapple Kellogg High School auditorium. Gun Lake's fireworks to be Sunday, July 3 The annual Gun Lake Independence Day fireworks display will take place at dusk, or about 10:20 p.m. Sunday, July 3. The rain backup date will be Monday, July 4. Sponsored by the Gun Lake Protective Association, tbe show’s duration is expected to be about 20 to 21 minutes. James Riehl, president of the GLPA, said there is an additional sponsor, “an anony­ mous resident who is donating funds to dou­ ble the size of the show this year. There will be a 40% inciease in the number of shots, and ± significant increase in the size of the shots," he said. Riehl added that this fireworks display is done in concert with the Yankee Springs State Park staff and Bany County Sheriff’s office. Any of the parties may cancel the show for safety concerns. Tbe sheriff’s personnel decide on criteria for starting tbe show rela­ tive to weather concerns. For more information, call the GLPA at (269) 792-3573. High Honors: (3.5 grade point average or higher) — Elliot Anderson. Kevin Armstrong. Joseph Arnett, Daniel Auer. Ryan Bosnia, Melissa Brill. Robert Cady, Amanda Capoon. ‘Rebecca Christensen. Rebecca Davis, Jeannette Davis. Corey Doxtader, Patrick Dreyer. Sara Dunkclberger. Traci Eggleston. Myles Eldred. John Feldpausch, Kelly Frame, Jami Franson. Ellen Frey. Itzel Gomez, Casey Goodenough. Emily Graybill. Eric Haney. Brittany Hanman. ‘Shane Henry. Cody Hom. Brittany Howell. Cassandra Huver. Joshua Jevicks. Page Kienzle. Carson Letot. Megan Lipstraw. Jonathon Mahmat. Kimberly. Main, Ricky Mathis, Ashley Maurer, Derrick McKee. Terra Nassif. •Katherine Patridge, Brad Peterson. Jonathan Peurach. Sara Radant. Joseph Saviano. Tara Schoessel. ‘Zakary Scofield, ‘Joseph Sleevi, Cbelsey Snyder. Brittney Soya. Stephen Tolger. Eric Treadwell. Hayley Tuinstra, Audrey Valentine. Samantha VanDenack. •Ryan Vogel and Audrey Wakley. Honors (3.10 - 3.49) — Owen Anderson. Hollie Baker. Joshua Bare, Boon Basler. Kimberly Beck. Ryan Cain. Deanna Carpenter, Nicholas Olivia, Curtis Cowles, Ellie Devroy. Ashley Eerdmans. Kathleen Fletcher, April Franklin. Damon Frye, Matthew Gardner, Trevor Gerber. Patrick Gillespie. Robert Hamel. Garrett Harris, Stephen Haynes. Christopher James. David Kendall. Jennifer Komoelje, Khalen Laubaugh, Brittany Lepard, Brendan Lomas, Stephanie Manning. Megan McClelland, Thomas Mckinney, Lindsey McNally. Alyssa Mills. Nichole Moser. Gary Pleyte. Kenneth Quick. Jordan Rambin. Wesley Scmier. Kevin Taylor and Jacob Wescott. Honorable Mention (3.0) — Andrea Eaton. Kevin Edger. Breanna Girrbach. Andrew Matthews, Amber Newman, Christopher Sanders. Chelsea Siska. Craig Smith. Andrew Tassos. Samantha Tobiasa and Christopher While. High Manors — Kayla Angetetti, ’Jason Bies, Ashley Boomer. ’Margaret Buehl. •Taylor Casarez, Hanna Case. ’Alyssa Case. Beth Christiansen. David Cole, Zachary Connor. Jason Cook. Kelly Cuncannan. William Davis. ’Rayleigh Dclcotto, Ashley Devries. ’Kristina Dobbin. Carrie Eagle, Jesse Ell wood, Kristen Falconer. Erin Fluke, Cory Gardner. ’Gregg Hasman. ’Rachael Iler, ’Amy Ingle, Lindsay Kam, Amy Kidder, ,£^texander Kimble, Natalie Knorp. Kttee McCarthy. Nikole Meade, Amanda MtieWfcr. Alexandria Neil, Jacqualynn Northrop. Dana Shilling. Dakota Storey, Derek Thurman, Anthony Tuthill. Molly Wallace, Kyle White and Scott White, Honors —Seth Beduhn, Stephen Case, Rachel Czajkowski, Matthew Donnini, Tiffany Edwards, Ashley Hairing, Rebecca Hill, Bradley Horton, Lacie Hughes, Braden King, Shandi Kosbar, Sean McConncn, Ashley Peck. Gregory Reynolds, Kayla Romanak. Bryan Skedgell. Lindsay Sours. Jamie Wait, Amanda Welch and Raymond Westfall Honorable Mention —Jennifer Bishop. THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BARRY INTERMEDIATE tmeresteo persons are rrvuea so anena mts meeting. 1-800-290-3289 oeMzns JamM A. Hund, Secretary --- a - , -as - , a aw. , , -a Marry irnormeuwie ocnoo* msu Board of Education by Marde Weatover Staff Writer The Rutland Township Board voted last Wednesday (June 8) in support of the first If the ordinance is adopted, all units of local government participating BIRCH fire district, including Baltimore Township, Irving Township, Rutland Township. Carlton Township and Hastings Charter Township, would be under the same rules. 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Mariah Bacbert. Courtney Barnard, Jacquelyn Beduhn. Stephanie Buskirk. Sara Bustance. ‘Ashley Chase, Nicole Cichanski. ‘Allison Cooney. Brian Cottrell. Amy Demaray, •Cody Depew. Holly Fenstemaker. Kenneth Fenstemaker, Catherine Fish. Jaimeson Fisher. ‘Sarah Frantz, ‘Eric Frith. Ashley Gielarowski. Chad Girrbach. Leona Hall. ‘Tiffany Hause, Danielle Hodges. Dan Hoffman. ‘Kelsey Howell. ‘Amanda Hurless, Katrina Jacobs, Joshau Johnson. Amanda Keeler. ‘Brent Kelley. ‘Curtis Krallman. ‘Jacquelin Krouse, Anna Lawrence, Kathryn Lawrence, ‘Amber Lepard, David Lewis, ‘Stephanie London, ■Hildegunn Lovsletlen. Deric Lustey, Amber Main. ‘Joshua Maurer, ‘Alyssa MenneU. Andrew Mepham, Neil Moore. Adam Nini. ‘Hailey Norton, ‘Shannon Poll. ‘Kristin Pufpaff. Savannah Ramsey, Taylor Raymood, ‘Evelyn Roscoe. Kathlyn Rounds. ‘Brandon Schwartz. ‘Gerritt Schwepper. •Luke Selby. Amanda Sink. Hilde Sjoeboe, ‘Katie Slocum. Jennifer Stout, Halie Terrel, Graham Tiiinstra. ‘Stacy Tyrrell, ‘Caitlin Vreugde, •Courtney Wakley. ‘Brent Wallace. Pad Wanland. Joshua Wescott and Ss-.-cs Wilson. Honors — Elizabeth Acker, Wyatt Benton. Andrew Blank, Jeymee Campbell, Edward Cowles. Kurtus Daniels, Megan Davis. Tiffany Fox. Bethany Gieseler, Andrew Griggs. St'-phen Hollister, Jena Johnson, Andrew ’.elly, Salome Khachiauri. Jordan Kimble, Krystle Koeber, Ashley Lowe, Amber Peck. Christy Pohja. Jenna Radant. Mark Vanderveen and Sara.' Walker. Honorable Mention — Erin Bare, Ha Blood. Caitlin Branch. Jesse Ccppoo. Jacob Elliott, Aaron Fortier, Joseph Gihxxi. Chad Henry, Jason Hudson. John Kinney. Robert Mekkes. Natoshia Olin, Andrew Robins, Courtnie Robinson, David Smith, Luke Tossava, Megan Ulrich. Ashley Varner and Ben Wright. ‘Indicates — 4.0 or higher. near approval in Rutland Twp. office, 535 West Waxlawn Avenue. Hastings, Michigan. Al 1 Year Golf Membership Included Verderber. Winegar. New cost recovery ordinance Hastings, or others providing public safety related services from incurring any extraordi­ nary coats and expenses resulting from tbe utilization of public safety and emergency assistance resources by nonresidents of tbe SCHOOL DISTRICT Boerd of Education wB bo hold at 730 pan. Monday. July 11.2005, at the Barry Intermediate School District Deluxe Homes Prices starting at $189,900 Golf Course Views Juniors High Honors —‘Amanda Anderson. Kaylyn Armstrong. ‘Lauren Azevedo, Alexi Baker. Ashley Blankenship. Steven Bolo. Regina Bouchard. Allison Bryans, Shanna Burgett. ‘Scott Coleman. Nicole Cordray. ‘Jessica Coy. Barbara Crawford. Kali Dakin. Ryan Davis. ‘Daniel Dimond. Kayla Ellsworth, Zachary Fay, David Gallaglcr. Heather Gladding, ‘Emily Haney, Leah Harris. Tascha Hinckley, Nicole Jager. Jennifer Johnston. Jodi Jolley, Laurie Karrar, ‘Lindsay Laubaugh. .Nichole Louden. Jennifer Madsen. Brian McKeough, ‘Alex McMillan. Michael McPhillips, Amanda McQuem. Bradley Mead. Jessica Mikolajczyk. ‘Max Myers, Chelsie Passmore. Stephen Peurach. Brooklyn Pierce, Krystal Pond. Jeffery Quick. ‘Erika Schroeder, Kenneth Shellington, Cassondra Sbepler. Craig Sherwood, ‘Emilie Shumway. Jacquelyn Siska, ‘Shelby Sleevi. ‘Rachel Smith, Brandi Sutfin, Julia Thomas. Kristina Tolger. Rebecca Trevino. ‘Krystal Wait. Heather Wilcox and ‘Rene Winegar. Honors - Jacob Barry. Kayla Clark. Meagan Depew. Benjamin Desvoignes. Corinne Eggleston. Miranda Endsley. Krista Fenstemaker. Chantci Gerber. Eric Gillespie, Jerica Greenfield. Bradley Hayes. Deanna Hill, Amber Hoffman, Austin Hurless, Charles Leonard, Samuel Lewis, Renee Marr. Abbey McKeough. Jessica McLaughlin, Nicole Meredith, Rodney Morgan, Jessica Newton. Kimberly Pyle, Kyle Quada, Hillary Ranquette. Jessica Roper. Lee Selby. Elizabeth Shafer, Adam Sheldon. Chelsea Standler, Sophia Slovak, Tasia Thompson. Brittany Wescott and Benjamin Zaccandlz Honorable Mention — Vincent Basler, Douglas Ferrall. Judith Hansen, Kaitlyn Kendall. Steven Miller. Joseph Mix. Leah Overmire. Natalie Pennington. Daniel Secord. Jessica Slater. Mallori Spoelstra. Andy Tobias, Jessica Vanburen. Kimberly Vannocker, Marissa Vanwingen. Samuel Rutland Township. The costs that can be recovered are from, "...expenses incurred by the City of Hastings, the BIRCH Fire District the units of local government participating in tbe BIRCH Fire District, the City of Hastings Fire Department other departments of the City of Notice of Annual Meeting of Barry Intermediate School District Board off Education OPEN: TUESDAY 3-6, THURSDAY 34 Katie Bomcr, Hannah Buck'es. Justin Carroll, Mckenzie Densmore. Jonathan Garrett. Brittany Hallifax. Kimberly Kasack. Samantha Lemon. Michael McGandy. Sierra Rathbun. Brandon Roberts. Katlyn Wilson and Erika Wood • You have enough money left to enjoy । your summer! BIRCH Fire District and the City of Hastings, and/or in reapooae to any illegal or uninwfol activities, in order Io protect their economic viability." just one government unit Tbe cost recovery ordinance is one way to recover funds when emergency services are parties involved are billed and pay the town­ ship for the services. Residents in the BIRCH district and tbe city would not be charged because they already pay taxes to provide the emergency service. “get rich” ploy by the townships or the city. In other business last week the Rutland Township Board: • Heard a presentation about farm land preservation by Dennis Pennington from MSU Extension. Pennington explained last fall's defeated millage request and plans to forge ahead with farmland preservation. He noted the pro­ gram's work co funding to obtain purchase of development rights in which landowners have their development rights purchase, but still retain ownership of the land. Pennington said it is important to continue to educate tbe public about farm land preser­ vation ao there are no misundentandinga. Tbe program is working oo a state match for funding. • Approved the appointments of Bev Warren. Rob Lee and Jim Can to the steering committee for the Joint Planning Committee. The vote was 6-1 with Joe Lyons voting in opposition. • Accepted a recommendation from the Township Planning Commission to amend setback requirements in C-3 zoning district and had the first reading of Ordinance 2005­ 105 to revise set back requirements in the C­ 3 zoning district The C-3 zoning is "intend­ ed for retail and commercial sales only, gen­ erally larger than 10,000 square feet." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 16. 2005 - Page 15 POLTCEBEA’T Meth labs seized at 3 different area locations BARRY COUNTY — Methamphetamine labs have been seized at three different locations in Barry and Eaton counties after investigation by Michigan State Police, Hastings post. One active meth lab was located in Thomas Apartments, an apartment complex in the city of Hastings. The second was an inac­ tive lab in Johnstown Township. The third lab was in Eaton County and actively producing meth. The Barry-Eaton District Health Department is looking into possible contamination of adjacent apartments because neighbors have reported they could smell a suspicious odor. Hazardous waste cleanup was needed at the Thomas Apartment and Eaton County sites. Tbe names of the suspects are not being released at this time due to ongoing investigations. Man arrested for cocaine, driving while impaired BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP — An anonymous tip resulted in the arrest of John Wilkins. 41. for possession of cocaine and oper­ ating a motor vehicle while impaired by a controlled substance. A caller stated that Wilkins and a juvenile were driving to Battle Creek to purchase drugs. Troopers from the Michigan State Police, Hastings post, stopped the car for a traffic violatr-n and found a quantity of cocaine inside. Tbe juvenile was released to his parents' custody. Domestic assault complaint leads to 2 arrests CITY OF HASTINGS — A 39-year-old Wyoming man was arrested last Sunday for domestic assault and resisting and obstructing in the 100 block of East Mill Street. Nelson Smith was arrested after a report of an assault during an argument between a couple who were staying at the residence. Tne woman told officers she had been struck in the head and bitten by her boyfriend, who bad left the residence. Smith was found sleeping in a pickup truck parked near the garage and refused to cooperate with Hastings city officers. He had locked himself in tbe truck and refused to come out After be finally agreed to come out of the truck he was placed under arrest for domestic assault and was charged with resist­ ing and obstructing a police officer. It was learned that the woman. Pamela Jackson, 43 also of Wyoming, was wanted on a warrant for failure to pay child support out of Kent County. She was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail to await transfer to Kent County. Local man held for driving vehicle while smoking pot CITY OF HASTINGS — Benjamen Newsted, 23. of Hastings, was arrested Monday on charges of possessing marijuana and operating a vehicle while under the influence of marijuana. Sgt Jeff Pratt attempted to stop Newsted after he nearly caused a collision when he pulled out of a parking kx in tire 300 block of North Broadway. Newsted then pulled into a driveway of an acquaintance several blocks away to get away from the officers. Further investigation revealed open intoxicants in the car and marijuana. Newsted admitted to officers that he had been smok­ ing tbe marijuana prior to being stopped. Two Middleville residents hurt in motorcycle-SUV crash YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — A 20-year-old man and 16-ycar-old woman, both from Middleville, both were hospital­ ized with injuries they sustained Monday when tbe motorcycle they were riding collided with a Chevy Tllo:. The traffic accident occurred at the intersection of Patterson Road and 133rd Avenue. Preliminary investigation revealed that the eastbound motorcycle, driven by tbe 20-year-old Middleville man, failed to stop for a stop sign and crashed into the Tahoe driven by a 48-year-old Middleville man. which was southbound on Patterson Road. As a result of tbe crash, both riders received non-life threatening injuries and where transported to Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids for further treatment. They are currently in stable condition. Alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the crash, according to State Police from Hastings post. The driver of the Tahoe did not sustain any injuries. Atotola factor in local domestic assault arrest CITY OF HAS UNGS — Henry Hook. 41, of Hastings, was placed under arrest on charges of domestic assault Tuesday Hastings City Police were flagged down by a citizen who suspected a domestic assault occurring in the 400 block of East Green Street The witness reported that a man and woman had been arguing and glass had been broken. A 41-year-oM female was seen running out the front door. During the investigation it was learned fta verbal dispute had occurred over personal matters that led to a physical altercation, causing minor injuries to the victim. It is believed that alcohol played a factor in the assault. Sweepstakes contest scam reported by area woman MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP — A fraud complaint has been filed regarding a sweepstakes contest The victim said she filled out a sweepstakes entry form and was called by someone who claimed she had won $400,000. The victim was told to get a "MoneyGram” from a local store for $2,000 to cover fees and the people from the company would be at her home the next day to present her with a check. When the people never showed up with the check, the victim returned to the store to retrieve the money in the “MoneyGram” account The money was removed from the account within an hour of her open­ ing the account. Detective Terry Klotz of the Michigan State Police Hastings post warns residents that these types of frauds happen all year around. “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is too good to be true. A legitimate sweepstakes will never ask for a fee in advance or otherwise.” Some other suggestions are to check the Better Business Bureau websr : or to ask the company to send the information in writ­ ing by certified mail. COURTNEWS • Jason Hale, 23, of Plainwell, was sentenced to one year on probation, $200 in restitution and $740 in court costs and fines under a one-year delayed sentence agreement for one count of home invasion, third degree. This felony has a maximum penalty of five years in prison and/or $2,000 in fines. This charge stems from an incident in April in Orangeville. charges against her. The first charge was carrying a concealed weapon, a felony with a maximum penalty of five years in prison and /or $2,500 in fines. The second charge was of assault and battery, a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of 93 days in jail and/or $500 in fines. These charges are from April in Prairieville Township when she was found carrying a knife. • Brian Hill, 41. of Hastings, was sentenced to a minimum of five months to a maximum of 48 months in prison and $620 in court costs and fines for one count of larceny in a building. This felony charge has a maximum penalty of four years in prison and/or $5,000 in fines. This charge is the result of an arrest in Hastings last April. Hill will serve the sentence consecutive with any parole viola­ tion sentence. • David Witkop, 30. of Mishawaka, Ind., was sentenced to 90 days in jail with credit for two days served and $870 in court costs and fines for one count of attempting to use a dangerous weapon. The balance of his jail sentence will be suspended upon pay­ ment c.i the court assessments. This felony charge has a maxi­ mum penalty of 2 1/2 years in prison and/or $1,000 in fines. This charge stems from an incident last March in Hastings when Witkop possessed a set of metal knuckles. • Mark Sparks, 43, of Plainwell, was sentenced io five years on probation, one year in jail with credit for three days served, $4,120 in court costs and fines, substance abuse counseling and cognitive behavioral therapy while in jail for one count of oper­ ating while intoxicated, third offense This felony charge has a maximum penalty of $500 to $5,000 in fines and either one to five years in jail or probation with 30 days to one year in jail. This charge is from March in Orangeville. • Michelle Hitchcock, 36, of Kalamazoo, was sentenced to one year on probation and $1,005 in court costs and fines for two • Brian Elwen, 22, of Hastings, was sentenced recently in Barry County Circuit Court in two separate court cases against him. In the first case, he was sentenced to two years on probation, one year in jail with credit for 18 days served, $490 in court costs and fines for one count of unlawful use of a motor vehicle. This misdemeanor charge is from January in Baltimore Township and has a maximum penalty of two years in prison and/or $ 1.5000 in fines. In tbe second case, he was sentenced to five yean probation, one year in jail with credit for 18 days served, $1,220 in court costs and fines, and mental health counseling for two counts of attempted criminal sexual conduct, third degree, with a person 13 to 15 years of age. These felony charges have a maximum penal­ ty of five years in prison and they occurred in Hastings between May and September of 2004. • Leroy Fox. 50, of Middleville, was sentenced to one year on probation, had his driver’s license suspended for six months, to 90 days in jail with credit for two days served and the balance suspended, wearing of a wrist monitor for six months, and $1,645 in court costs and fines for one count of possession of the con­ trolled substance cocaine less than 25 grams and one count of possession of the controlled substance marijuana. The maximum penalty for the felony count of possession of cocaine is four years in prison and/or $25,000. The maximum penalty for tbe misdemeanor charge of possession of marijuana is one year in jail and/or $2,000. These charges are from September 2004 in Middleville. Ihiuwlb $99 AMISH LOG BED w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-6062 1977 HARLEY DAVIDSON golf cart, electric, large tires runs & looks very good, $1,000. (269)945-4320________ 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought never used). Still an -oil. New $800 - sell $295. (517)204-0600________________ AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, $500 obo. (269)948-0502 BED: A brand new Queen pillowtop mattress set. Brand new, in plastic, war­ ranty, $105. Can deliver. (616)949-2683________________ BED: King pillowtop, new, in original package, warran­ ty. Can deliver, $189. (616)949-2683_______________ BED: NASA developed Memory’ foam mattress set. Brand new with warranty, must sell $400. Call (616)949-6525. Can deliver. AQUATIC PLANTS: Water Lilies A LOTUS, Goldfish & Koi, liners, pumps, filters. Apol's Landscaping Co., 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia. (616)698-1030. Open Mon.FrL, 9am-530pm; SaL, 9am2pm. FOR RENT: 2 bedroom home on the lake, no pets, $675 4 security. (269)948­ 8943 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. FOR SALE: bib lettuce, har­ vested before your very own eyes, locally grown, 804­ 9055.________________________ 1999 CHEVY FULu SIZE VAN: power, cruise, 115,000mi. $4,400 ob. (269)948-2697________________ FOR SALE: outdoor play­ ground equipment, 2 sepa­ rate sets. One is tower/ dimber with slide, other is cube dimber with slide. Good condition, $50 each or best offers. Can be seen at 235 E. High, Hastings or call (269)948-2674. FOR SALE: '91 jeep Wran­ gler, soft top, 4 cylinder 5 speed. Good shape, runs great. Needs transmission, $1,000 firm. Call (269)792­ 6829 after 5:30pm. INSTALLING MARBLE, GRANITE, SLATE, CE­ RAMIC & PORCELAIN THE. CALL FOR FREE ES­ TIMATES, (616) 291-0002. $90 PILLOWTOP QUEEN mattress set (in plastic) Brand new, never used! King, $150. 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Call (269)945-5235 or (269)838­ 3176. / hank \ TO ALL THE neighbors, friends and relatives of Ida Elnora (Hazel) Catt: We want to thank you for your visits, cards and calls to her home, Pennock Hospital, Spectrum East (Butterworth) Hospital and Tendercare Nursing Home. To Dr. Lee Stuart and staff for all their good care over the years. To the Lakewood Community Ambulance and Lake Od<^a Fire Depar*.neat First Respcnders for coming sc quickly when called and Mercy’ Ambulance for transporting her from Tendercart to Butterworth. To the doctors and nurses at Pennock and Butterworth Hospitals and Tendercare Nursing Homt for their good care. To Gary Byma and staff at Koops Funeral Home for all their help, concern and care. To Reverend George Spea. for the comforting words at the Memorial Service and at the graveside sen ice. Also to all the people who brought food to our home and to the luncheon after the service, and for the plants and flowers sent and brought to the funeral home. To the ladies of the First Congregational Church Women's Fellowship for serving the luncheon. We thank you all. Betty Erickson & family Richard & Delores Hazel & family, Lee Jr. 4c Roxie Ha^4 & family, Roger & me Catt & family, John ’X Terri Catt & family, Larry'& Jean Catt. A’. . /< MOTORCYCLE: 1978 Hon­ da 750 Four, needs work, ex­ tra parts, make offer. Steve, (269)945-0556 leave message. HASTINGS 4 www.bastmqs4.com Ds—to— r—ttefi mi 8— It | 5 94 5 SHOW DIGITAL STEREO J. C ROSE DISPOSAL for your construction and deanup needs, (269)945-5826. NEED A DECK BUILT OR A PRIVACY FENCE OR A CHAIN LINK FENCE IN­ STALLED? CALL FOR ESTI­ MATES, (269) 945-9340 I OMIMi MM (PG-13) | 1S0,4:00,70, MO___ । OHL MiM&MTI(PG-13) TIDY HOME CLEANING Service. Home & Office cleaning for all your needs. Weekly, semi-monthly, monthly or that special one time. In business for 20 years serving southeast Kent & all of Barry County. All work­ ers bonded. Call (269)948­ 8508 or (269)945-9448. FOUND: female Beagle on Wildwood Drive near Gun Lake Call (269)672-2154 or (269)795-4098. //.//■ Ur/Wri/ DRIVER: additional CDL-A drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment. (616)248-7729 HELP NEEDED: mow, rake, & trim dock in & out. Gun Lake. (269)948-3042 11:15, ueeataris 11.05.1:10,120,520.720. MO LAKEWOOD FAMILY HEALTH CARE ■ Lee 0. Stuart, M.D. Brian W. Swanton, M.D. Erica Scofield. PAC 4294 Laurel Drive Lake Odessa, MI 48849 616-374-7660 ..uw pleased to welcome Laurie S. Broker, M.D. J. C ROSE DISPOSAL for your construction and clean­ up needs, (269)945-5826. A*« al I HOME FOR SALE: 3br, lo­ cal area. Nice yard, $300 down. 5625 per month. Call (517)627-9457. KALKASKA: 5 beautifully wooded acres near Torch Lake, camping or home site. County blacktop road, un­ derground electric & tele­ phone, natural gas, $39,900, $1,000 down, $450 month, 11% land contract. www.northemlandco.com. Northern Land Company, 1­ 800-968-3118. Joining Us Wednesday, July 6,2005 Dr. Broker specializes in Family Practice and takes care ofpatients of all ages. In addition, she will be offering prenatal care in conjunction with Hastings Gynecology and Obstetrics. She enjoys Women's health care and Pediatrics. Out new office hours staning July 5.2005 will be Monday Thursday 7am-7pm and Friday 7am-5pm Tim is lo make us more accessible lo you before aad diet normal working hours We ur accepting new pmienu. We are also abk lo provide laboratory testing. X-riy. ultrasound, and bone density testing at our office. Physical therapy and cram sebng services are also available. ___________________________________ ________________oamoaan | �Page 16 - Thursday. June 16. 2005 - Tbe Hastings Banner Memorial Day holiday fuels concerns about cemeteries by Mody Benningfkld J-Ad Graphics Intern Memorial Day weekend visits to area cemeteries have raised public questions about upkeep for their loved ones interned there. Some, such as those who wrote letters to the Banner expressing their concerns, believe the facilities arc not kept up as well as they should be while others complain about van­ dalism. For most cemeteries, the job of maintain­ ing a clean and well-groomed area is that of the sexton or groundskeeper. At Riverside Cemetery, at 1003 West State Road in Hastings, Rod Newton, along with Don Marsh, oversee day-to-day jobs, as well as selling kxs. “We do the mowing and weeding, basic maintenance." Newton said. Since Riverside is a private cemetery, the funds they get are definite and they don't receive any payments from the city or county. “We’re on a very limited budget; it’s pretty hard," Newton said when asked why grounds are not always up to par. However; Riverside is one of the few pri­ vate cemeteries in tbe area. At Rutland Charter Township’s cemetery, the job of sexton is similar to those in other locations. “Mike (Hallifax, the sexton) maintains tbe grass, is responsible for the disposing of flower arrangements; he opens and closes graves, pours foundations, does the roads in the winter and takes care of well and water maintenance," said Rutland Township Clerk Robin Hawthorne. Upkeep is paid for through taxes, since the cemetery* is public. Barry County atheletes honored Though it’s a public facility, it “coats more for a non-resident to he buried than a resi­ dent," Hawthorne said. “We have no perpetu­ al care plan." The problem with vandalism is minor with­ in some cemeteries. "Being within the city keeps it pretty safe," Newton said, but he acknowleged that it’s still an issue when it affects those with loved ones buried. Rutland’s cemetery has seen only a couple instances regarding theft, not vandalism, Hawthorne said. In a recent letter to the editor, Dorothy Flint of Hastings was dismayed at the problems in Striker Cemetery. "In my view, anyone who would steal flowers from graves is a real bottom-feeder," she said. In another letter, Janice E. (Wood) Czaijkowski. of Grand Rapids, was disap­ pointed in the upkeep of the Riverside Cemetery. “We were very upset with the overall con­ ditions of the cemetery... It was very tackylooking," Czaijkowski said. She also touched on the fact that her fami­ ly pays a yearly fee of $20. “We all pay ($20] per year, for what? Certainly not for ground care," Czaijkowski The 2005 All-Barry County boys’ track and field team. Team members are, Casey Schrock (UN), Travis Willard (LW), Jesse Schrock (LW), Brad Stroner (LW), Dan Brooks (MV), Jason Beardslee (MV), middle row. Jason Starkenburg (UN), Travis Wrddwi (LW), Jarrod Brooks (MV), Mike Hall (MV). Ken Cams (MV), beck. Denver Hine (MV). Jason Wood (MV). Adam Lamphare (MV). Nick Archer (DK), and Matt Gordoneer (MV). All-Barry County honorees were champions at the May 31 Barry County Meet hedted by Delton Kellogg. (Missing from photo are Lakewood's Mike Kuras and Lakewood's Mike Forman.) wrote. The differences among grounds upkeep and general maintenance of cemeteries are as varied as the amount of cemeteries in tbe area. Whether one is publicly or privately owned affects the amount of money and time that is able to be spent on the overall look of a cemetery. Swim and Save with SOUTHERN MICHIGAN EOQLJERQS Swimming in days, not weeks New in 2005: • Sun.Shelves • Continuous Steps • Water Features • Solar Covers • Winter Covers • Lights & Heaters Dale (269) 979-3526 • Tim (269) 317-7048 The 2005 AU-Barry County girts’ track and field team. Team members are, front from left, Ashley VanderMeer (TK), Rebecca Winchester (TK), Kersta Gustafson (TK). Jessica Flasks (TK), Chaney Robinson (TK), middle row, Lisa Hamilton (MV), Kayleigh Browne (MV), Amy Abbott (MV), Amy Joostbems (MV), beck, Ashley Imerzel (DK), Rachael Williams (DK), Kristen Wilfinger (DK), Heather Millard (DK), and Marissa Ingle (DK). All-Barry County honorees were champions at the May 31 Barry County Meet host­ ed by Delton Kellogg. (Missing from photo are Delton KeUog's Jessica Elliott and Alex Alaniz and Lakewood's Kristin Chase and Dana Nichols.) GM Announces For the first time In history, eveyone In America gets the GM employee discount You pay what we pay. Not a cant more. Event ends July 5th. LEASE SPECIALS CHEVY IMPALA , 0 DOWN 0 SECURITY DEPOSIT ■^2741’* The 2005 All-Barry County Baseball First Team as chosen by their coaches. Team members are. front from left, Brandon Sutfin (Has), Jodie Scott (TK), Josh Mitchell (LW). Josh Wickham (LW). Rusty Harris (MV), Andy Griggs (Has), Chris Morris (MV), sec­ ond row, Pat Morris (LW). Wes Wise (LW), Drew Kersjes (MV), David Scuriock (MV), Kyle Rowland (LW), Andy Kelly (Has), back, Tyler Begiin (LW), Matt Teunessen (Has), Mike Garrett (Has), Ben Fox (MV), and Corey Thelen (LW). Fire to host 626 W. State Street, 269-945-1898 CHEVY SILVERADO CREW CAB tryout at TKHS June 22 10% OFF far HtyCtrii. Senior Citizen HaPPV FdTHEK'S Dav FATHER’S DAT SPECIAL 8^*573 0 DOWN 0 SECURITY DEPOSIT Bill Seif Chevrolet Buick OF HASTINGS www.biliseifchevbuick.com 1435 S. Hanover St. (M-37) • Hastings, Ml 49058 hreadey, Thuroday, Friday M • Monday A Wadnaaday S-7 • Saturday B0O-1MO 269-945-2425 • 800-235-2524 Tryouts for the West Michigan Fire Junior Soccer Club, the official Chicago Fire Youth Club of Western Michigan, will be held June 22 at Thomapple Kellogg High School in Middleville. Boys and girls for 12-and-under and 9and-under teams will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tryouts for Boys and Girls teams U13 and up will be from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information and to pre-register go to westmichiganfire.com. The teams arc looking for players from the Hastings. Caledonia, and Middleville area. Athletes are asked to arrive 30 minutes before tryouts to check in. Sunday, June 19, 2005 llajB^lopju. FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL -1909.1921.1933,1945, 1957,1969.1901 50^ OFF your meal on Father’s Day •Not valid with any other discounts �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 16. 2005 - Page 17 Kevin Harvick comes to Hastings by Brett Bremer Sports Editor NASCAR is coming to Michigan this weekend for the Batman Begins 400 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, but driver Kevin Harvick arrived in the state a couple days early to do some yard work. Mary Parsons of Hartings won the Modem Tool & Die “I Can’t Believe Kevin Harvick Is Mowing My Lawn!" sweepstakes, and donat­ ed part of the winnings to the city of Hastings. In front of a crowd of over a hundred spec­ tators and fans, Harvick made a few passes across the East end of the soccer field m Tyden Park Wednesday morning on a Yard­ Man racing tractor before signing autographs and taking pictures with the lot. Yard-Msai sponsors Tony Raines’ #33 Busch series car which is owned by Kevin Harvick Inc. Harvick is currently seventh in the NASCAR points standings, and finished eighth at last Saturday's Pocono 500. As he made a right tum on the field a fan from the sidelines shouted. "You’re turning the wrong way Kevin." "I’m never home to mow my grass." said Harvick before he got some help in getting the tractor started. “I’ve definitely mowed a fair share of lawns in my day." He hasn't made too many wrong turns in his career. In 2001 he got his first chance in a NASCAR Winston Cup series race, taking over driving duties in the GM Goodwrench Service Plus Monte Carlo after the death of Dale Earnhardt. While still racing in the Bush Series. Harvick won the Busch Series Championship and also earned "Rookie of the Year" honors in the Winston Cup circuit. Now he’s a 29-year-old veteran who fans cither love, or love to hale. Parsons is a sweepstakes veteran, who says she “only" entered the contest 12 times through the mail. "She does a lot of work on that,” said Thomas Parsons, Mary’s husband. “He used to laugh at me,” said Mary. “I have read stories about husbands like that, in my little news letters and flyers, who say ‘oh. you’re just supporting the post office.’ That’s what they say until you win something they can use." Mary decided having Harvick riding around on her two-acre lawn on M-37 in Hartings could have turned into too much of circus, so she donated that part of the win­ nings to the city. The rest of the prizes took care of Mary 's Father's Day shopping duties. Thomas and Mary got to take home a riding lawn mower, a Rototillcr. a chipper/shrcdder. a leaf blower, and a snow blower along with some other prizes. Mayor Bob May was more than happy to iccept the prize, and the city decided on the Tyden Park location for the event. "I think it’s great." said May. “Our com­ munity is quite a race-fan community. To actually have a celebrity we see on TV and in 9 newspapers, and hear on the radio and actual­ ly have everyone get to come out and meet him is great." The contest organizers also decided to donate a number of mowers lo the city. May said that most of those will #33 mowers, including one autographed by Harvick. will be raffled off during this year’s Hastings Summerfest with proceeds going lo help in construction of the new library. “Maybe that small one should stay at city hall.” said May. “because it’s tlw right size for the place." Kevin Harvick makes his way down the line of fans seeking autographs and pictures at Tyden Park in Hastings. He will be competing at Michigan International Speedway this weekend in the Batman Begins 400. (Photo by Brett Bremer) NA3CAR driverKmrmrvWc, center, poses for ptdfote< at Tyden Park Wednesday morning with Mary Parsons, Thomas Parsons, and Hastings Mayor Bob May after mowing a section of the park’s soccer field. Mary won the ‘I can’t believe Kevin Harvick is mowing my lawn?" sweepstakes, and donated a portion of her prize to the city of Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Circus is fine if it means helping out Hastings library When I first heart Kevin Harvick was coming to Hastings, my first thought was “isn’t he a NASCAR driver.” Obviously many others’ first thought was ‘‘Oh my gosh!” Harvick made my co-worker, who recently celebrated her 25th wedding anniversary nearly start to shake. In fact, a girl I graduate from high school with was shaking as she tried to snap of picture of friends with Harvick. “Sorry, a little nervous here.” she said as she tried to get her vibrating finger on the shutter button. Not being a big NASCAR fan. I didn’t know what Harvick coming to town meant. A very good friend of mine works for a delivery service in town and after two days on the job he came to me and said be couldn't believe all the NASCAR stickers he’d seen in automobile and home windows. The only thing he could tell me about NASCAR was that "everybody hates Jeff Gordon". So. 1 had to check out some other sports to see how he compared. He’s seventh right now in the NASCAR points standings. Who else is seventh? Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals is tied for seventh in the majors in batting average. Glendon Rusch of the White Sox is seventh in the majors in earned run average. Area either of those guys as big as Kevin Harvick? Maybe Pujols, but I don’t think as many people would show up in Hastings to watch him the penalty box of a soccer field. Trent Green of the Kansas City Chiefs was the seventh best passer in the National Football League last season. The Chargers’ LaDainian Tomlinson was seventh in rush­ ing yards. Those sound like a little bigger names. Certainly bigger stars to me. but are they bigger than Harvick? Those guys all play team sports though. The seventh ranked men’s and women’s ten­ nis players in the world are Lleyton Hewitt and Justine Henin-hardenne. I could proba­ bly think of ten people who would even recognize those names, and half of them are ten­ nis coaches. To me. they’re bigger stars than Harvick. but 1 don’t have a #3. #9. #29. or an imita­ tion Calvin relieving himself on a #24 on the back of my car. So I just got to watch the show. I was surprised by two things Monday. The number of fans there and the number of media representatives there. I've gotten used to being the only one who notices when something happens in the sports world around Barry County. There were all the TV crews from GR. newspaper guys and girls from Jacksen. Detroit. Battle Creek. As for the number of fans, there was a good tum out. but not the traffic jams on M-43 that many people were fearing. I guess a little rain on a Wednesday morning would make people stop and think before going outside to watch a man mow the grass. Either that, or some people around the area still had to go to work making sure people had fresh fries fur bench, new tires on their cars, and shiny new hot water healers. It was the first time I’ve seen parents more excited than children to meet a celebrity, ’usually it’s the kids jumping up and down and shouting when they sec Santa in the mall or a Power Ranger passing out flyers at Toys ‘R’ Us. People go crazy for celebrities. Some people tum up their nose at NASCAR. Some people tum up their noses at clas­ sical music. To each his own. I guess. It was just a big public relations ploy, that worked out well for Harvick. He got in the Hastings Banner for the first time, what more could his marketing minds have been hop­ ing for. But Hastings won too. Mary Parsons was great. She didn't want to be a celebrity, but she was as good an interview for all the newspaper tape recorders and TV cameras as any athlete ever is. She shared Kevin with Hastings, and it made a lot of people happy. The city got few mowers, which they can tum into more than a few dollars to help out a new library. I’d say that’s worth mailing in a sweepstakes card, and spending the morn­ ing fawning over a celebrity I know one thing. Harvick will have a couple more fans for this weekends race at Michigan International Speedway than he did before. Apparently they race cars there too. It’s not just a spot for Corey Thelen. Rebecca Winchester. Jessica Armstrong, and a bunch of girls from Rockford and Goodrich to go pick up medals. Who knew? Camp Algonquin FAMILY I LIN DAY ! Saturday, .June IS 9:30-1,1:30 AM • Climb Spirit Mountain • Field (James • Boating • Shooting Sports Come and Meet the 2005 Summer Camp Staff! Bring the Family Out! �Page 18 - Thursday. June 16. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Trojans stop shut-out in final seconds of semifinal by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Ashleigh Lund raced to the edge of the field searching for a ball to place down for a comer kick as the final seconds ticked off the clock in last Wednesday’s Division 2 Regional Semifinal contest at Portage Northern High School. She found it and sent a beautiful ball, as she has so many times this season, into the crowd of Trojans and Mattawan Wildcats surround­ ing the goal rnouth. The bail was headed out of the air off a goal post, and bounced right to TK's Desiree Jaworowski who pounded it into the back of the net with just 18 seconds remaining. Lund let out a little yell, but there was not a big celebration for the Trojans. It was their only goal in a 6-1 loss to the Wildcats. “It was kind of nice to finish off with a goal.” said TK coach Katie Polhemus. “I just wish we had six more before that.” Portage Northern topped Mason in the other semifinal Wednesday, then earned the Regional title by topping Mattawan 5-1 on Friday evening. Mattawan's Elizabeth Julian scored more than 40 goals this season, including two in the first ten minutes against the Trojans. Her first came with only a minute gone in the game. "Tb.it first one just deflated us, and it kind Thomapple Kellogg senior Kristy Hall slides in from behind to steal the ball away in the Trojans 6-1 Division 2 Regional Semifinal loss to Mattawan at Portage Northern High School last Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) of went down hill from there." said Polhemus. The Wildcats’ Jessica Bechtel added aniher score in the first ten minutes of the game. "It was hot and wc were coming off a big win. It seemed like we were over confident,” said Polhemus. “We came in and we weren’t focused." Matta wan’s superb ball handling and quick passing kept it in control for most of the night, but after the flurry of the first ten minutes the Trojans held the Wildcats at bay until the sec­ ond half. A second flurry of scoring came midway through the second half, as Nicole Confer, Becca Swainy, and Fechtel all scored for the Wildcats between the 30:02 mark and 25:01. “You’ve got to give Mattawan credit too,” said Polhemus. "They’re a good passing Trojan goalkeeper Kimmy Meyer dives down on a rolling ban aa her teammate Ellen Phillips and a Mattawan Wildcat come crashing in towards the net. (Photo by Brett Bremer) TK finishes the season with a record of 12­ 8-2. The Portage Northern Huskies, racked sixth in the state in Division 2 took on third ranked Forest Hills Central Wednesday in Middleville. The Huskies topped the Rangers in their first meeting of the season. 2-0 on May 4. team. ’ TK picked up its play over the final third of the second half, against the Mattawan reserves. The Trojans lose seven seniors who all con­ tributed to the team winning only the pro­ gram’s second District Championship, Megan Ftnkbeiner, Chanda Brice. Kristy Hall, Holly VanderHeide, Sarah Hawkins, Kimmy Meyer, and Alicia Buchanan. “The girls ha\tc put a lot of heart and soul Wta it.” said Polhemus. "We have ing soccer since - There are plenty of girls from thialearn that will be back, looking for the program’s third district title* Lund and Jaworowski, who teamed up for the Trojans’ goal, are both are just two of five sophomores on Thomapple Kellogg s Holly VanderHeide looks to dear athe ball out of her end of the field as Wildcats rush to stop her from behind. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the Trojan roster this season, a list that includes sweeper Ellen Phillips, as well as Vkl VanBemden and Sam Reeder. KH Illi IMIHU Combined cheer team earns trip to state by placing third CheerAmerica 's combined cheerleading teams from Hastings, Wayland, and Three Rivers received third place at the Young Champions Regional Cheerleading Competition, Saturday May 7. The placement earned them the chance to compete at the state competition June 11. These girls did wonderful," said coach Tina Joy Matison. Their spirit was extremely contagious all day.* We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities. J UB When: Where Cost: SEASON registration day Format: 4 Person Scramble with hole events and great prizes! THIS YEAR S CHARITIES: GAMES: Barry County United Way Continuum of Care - This proposal will assist in preven­ Saturday (mornings) tion of Barry County families with mortgage or rental assistance when faced with fore­ September 17 thru October 29 closure or eviction. Habitat tor Humanity Barry County ■ Monies raised will allow this organization to work in partnership with low income families of Barry County and provide them with a home. Saturday, June 18 9:30-11:30 a-mYMCA CAMP ALGONQUIN YMCA of Barry County ■ Construction of a new Track and Trail ropes course. The Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County - To increase awareness, advocacy and educational programs that eliminates and prevents acts of child abuse. Sign ^our Team lip Today And Support Your Community While Having A Great Day Of Fun and Golf! (B»sed on child's grade level in the fill of 2005) Class# HSK HS1 HS3 Practices M/W M/T/TH M/T/W/TH MU mu ranwram mH nwnws I Financial Assistance available upon request. LEAGUE DIVISIONS Grade DK/K lst/2nd Grade 3rd/4th Grade J All Proceeds to Benefit Local Charities! Practices begin: Week of September 5 (twice per week) SOCCER Saturday, July 9'”, 2005 Hastings Country Club S200 Per Team For information call YMCA 945-4574 Hastings Country Club MSB Charity Golf Outing PO Box 128 Hastings. Ml 49058 269-945-2756 www.hastingscc.org Or Pek-up Regretrabon Forms 02626100 «t Hastings Counry dub Pro Shop �rr» Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 16. 2005 - Page 18 SCMYB starts with sun ends with stars at day of baseball The South Central Michigan Youth Baseball League (SCMYB) held its second annual Hastings Day of Baseball, Saturday. May 21. Games started at 8:30 a.m. with the first pitch of the final game being thrown at 7:30 p.m. under the lights at Fish Hatchery Park. A pair of ten-and-under and four 12-andunder teams participated in a total of six gsaes. Players and spectators were treated to 180 free hot dogs and chips compliments of the Hastings Elks. New this year was a public address system, which announced the players who were up to bat and kept the crowd informed. For more information visit the league’s web site at www.scmyb.com. MHSAA officials registration goes online for ‘05-06 year The South Central Michigan Youth Baseball League's two 10-and-under teams, the yellow Viking/CareLinc team and the blue Bosley Pharmacy/Thomapple Valley Family Health, are all smiles during their Day of Baseball at Fish Hatchery Park May 21. The white Grand Valley Co-Op Credit Union and yellow Wilder's Auto Service 12-and-under teams bask in the sun during the SCMYB’s Day of Baseball. Individuals interested in becoming a high school athletic game official for the 2005-06 school year now may register with the Michigan High School Athletic Association, and for the first time, new registrants and renewals will be accepted through the MHSAA Web site - mhsaa.com. Through July 1, Michigan's 12,000-plus game officials in 14 sports are urged to sub­ mit their applications. The July date is an important one. as it is the deadline for offi­ cials who wish to be listed in the MHSAA’s annual printed Officials Directory. “We always encourage officials to register before July 1, so they can be listed in the printed MHSAA Official's Directory.’’ said Mark Uyl. MHSAA Assistant Director. “That is very beneficial for officials looking for work and schools looking for officials. Officials listed in tbe directory are also more visible candidates for approved association membership. Approved association benefits are numerous, so we encourage officials to either seek membership or be asked to join a local group well before the new school year begins.” Beginning with the 2005-06 school year, officials selected to work MHSAA post-sea­ son tournaments in basketball, football and wrestling will be required to be members of an approved association. While early registration is heavily encour­ aged, new officials are free to register with the MHSAA any time during the year. MHSAA registration fees are among the lowest in the nation. A $10 fee is charged for each sport an official wishes to work, and the processing fee is $20. Officials registered in 2004-05 will be assessed a late fee of $20 for registration after July 1. The processing fee includes liability insurance coverage of up to $1 million for officials while working con­ tests involving MHSAA schools. Registration for 2005-06 begins as the Association coma off a year where through individuals to become involved in officiating, and the recruitment, education and retention of new officials is a key to having younger folks ready when our veterans step down” The MHSAA will continue to emphasize its efforts that allow high school students to become officials. The Legacy program allows 11th graders. 16-years of age and older, to officiate sub-varsity and junior high/middle school games with a mentor. Twelfth graders, 17-years of age and older, are also allowed to officiate sub-varrity and junior higli/middle school contests without a mentoring official. The changes made a few years ago in response to the concern that not enough high school st’jdents are being recruited into the offic;ating field through the Legacy Program, anc7 that those wix> enter at that age tend lo leave officiating shortly after graduating. The 2005-06 school year will be the 14th for the Legacy program. Svident officials will benefit from a waiver of ’he standard $20 processing fee. Registration of $10 per sport will be the only requirement. Last year, there were 68 students in the Legacy program. “If every school and every officials associ­ ation would deliver us just one young person each year, promoting officiating as a way to stay active in sports beyond the high school playing days, we can keep our numbers strong” Uyl said. “But we also must remem­ ber that once we've recruited new officials, everyone - our officials association, our school administrators and coaches, and even spectators - must assist us in the retainment process by treating these officials - in fact, all officials - with respect” There is an officials' registration test which is for first-time officials and officials not registered in the past year. The test con­ sists of 75 questions derived from the MHSAA Officials Guidebook, which may be used during the open book test ' “The guidebook is a ^ood TSSKce &at the addition of lacrosse, the total number of officials again topped the 12.000 mark, but registrations in all other sports were down. The total of 12,084 registered officials for the just-completed school year ranks third over­ all. The all-time high came in 2003-04 with 12,268 registrants. Of this year’s total, 206 were lacrosse officials. “Our recruiting efforts for new officials is can answer many questions about the way the MHSAA operates” Uyl said. “We imple­ an ongoing process, and this past year’s sta­ tistics prove that we will be facing a lot of turnover in the future with the anticipated retirements of many officials,’’ Uyl said. “We must continue to promote the need for more mented this test as a way of insuring familiar­ ity with the guidebook and to assure that new registrants are aware of the policies, practices and protocols expected of MHSAA officials." Online registration can be accessed by clicking “Officials" on the Home Page of the MHSAA Web site. More information about officials registration may be obtained by con­ tacting the MHSAA at 1661 Ramblewood Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823. Telephone: 517/332-5046. E-Mail: rcgister@mhsaa.com. CHASE GEIGER IRONSIDE INSURANCE AGENCY 129 Divmon St. P.O. Box 25. Frwport. Ml 49325 (616) 765-3445 • Fax (616) 765-3460 The red 12-and-under Family Tree team and Blue Pennock Pharmacy team get together after their contest during the South Central Michigan Youth Baseball League's Day of Baseball at Fish Hatchery Park. Rotary golf outing slated for June 24 at Hastings CC by Molly Benningfield J-Ad Graphics Intern A golf outing is planned for Friday, June 24 at Hastings County Cub to benefit the Rotary Cub’s Life Leadership program The event will start with lunch provided by Felpausch Food Centers, beginning at noon. A shotgun start at 1 p.m. will begin the golf competition. There will be a hole-in-one tournament, with a 2005 Buick LaCrosse provided by Bill Seif Chevrolet-Buick. Other prizes and spon­ sorships provided by local businesses include Bosley Pharmacy; Dewey Sales. Service & Auto Body; Depot Law Offices; Doctors Bloom & Bloom; Edward Jones-Mark Christensen; Farm Bureau Insurance-Larry Neil; Farmer.-, Insurance Group-Troy Dalman; Ftexfab; Gee & Longstreet LLC; Hastings City Bank; Hastings Mutual Insurance Company; J-Ad Graphics; Johnson & Company CPA; Kings Electronics & Appliances; MainStrecl Savings Bank; Progressive Graphics; Sandridge Bank: Walker, Fluke & Sheldon PLC and Welton’s Heating & Cooling. Organizers said this is a major fund-raiser for Rotary, and that the leadership program will build future leaders. Fellow Rotarian Dan King said it’s a “com­ munity project, that’s what we’re trying to get support for." The Rotary Club Life Leadership Program gives participants a chance to meet students from different schools and learn how to inter­ act. Sheree Newell. Hastings Rotary Club pres­ ident and a counselor at Hastings High School, said the leadership program lets stu­ dents “step out of their comfort zones and see what they can really do." Newell also said students "come away from the weekend with a different outlook about themselves." Paul Wanland, a senior at HHS and a par­ ticipant in the program, wrote an essay about his experience. In it he said, “I learned more about myself in those two days at the YMCA camp than I had ever learned over the course of my life” To sign up for the event benefiting the pro­ gram. an entry fee of $200 for a four-person team is required. Coordinators said individu­ als may register as well, and they will be placed with other single participants. Deadline for registration is June 22. For more information, or to register, call Randy Teegardin. Dan King or Dennis Oland at 269­ 945-2401. Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. 1-800-522-2919 Small Town Friendly, Personal Service All Your Insurance Needs! Robin Chase, Agent u ^Hastings Mutual | Inaurance Company �Page 20 - Thursday. June 16. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Trojan turned Spartan named All-America rower by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It has been a while since Michigan State University senior Erin Robertson, a 2001 Thomapple Kellogg graduate, went through any length of time without some kind of an award to celebrate. The Spartan Crew team finished tenth at the NCAA Women’s Rowing Championships in Sacramento California May 28. Robertson sat in the seven seat of the first varsity eight. Upon returning to East Lansing. Robertson was surfing the web one day searching for any news she could find about her team. Rowing news can be hard to find, even with the success Robertson and the Spartans have had this season. Surfing the web. she saw. “Erin Robertson - All-American." “I was like, what!" said Robertson. She had been recognized by the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association as one of twen­ ty Pocock first team All-Americans. That’s how big the sport of rowing is in tbe area - one of the twenty best rowers in the nation found out on her own on th* Internet. Robertson was just as surprised in early May when she found out she had been named the Big Ten Women’s Rowing Athlete of the Year. Tbe individual awards have come last, and kind of mean the least to Robertson. “It’s kind of hard to think that I’m a great rower when you have to have a bunch of great people in the boat to do anything." she said “It has a lot to do w ith how well the team is doing too. The awards I’ve gotten are really a reflection of how good our team has been this year." Robertson and the rest of the Spartan’s first varsity eight raced to victory at the Big Ten Championships April 29 in Bloomington, Ind. The girls from Michigan State (6:22.20) edged out the Ohio State (6:23.50) boat in the final race, helping to give the Spartan pro­ gram its first-ever Big Ten team title in the sport. “We won it by about half a boat length." said Robertson. “(Ohio Stale) really started moving in that last MM)-mctcrs. I was just glad the race ended, or they would have passed Erin Robertson us." On the East Coast she just might be a celebrity. “Rowing isn’t that popular here around Michigan at all. If you go out to the East Cost it’s just crazy popular." she said. The Big Ten’s Rowing Athlete of the Year and an All-American got her start as a walkon in the fall of 2001. Crew teams often pass flyers around campus and to local high schools looking for any interested athletes. Robertson was certainly one of those, par­ ticipating in basketball, volleyball, and track and field during her high school days in Middleville. She was captain of all three teams in her senior season and earned all-con­ ference honors in volleyball and track. She’d never participated in a regatta, but the Spartans' Novice coach saw enough to know that Robertson could help the team at a high school track meet in the spring of 2001. “I think they just look for a little bit taller girls, five-ten or six-feet, but really any per­ son could be a great rower." said Robertson. “We have a couple of smaller girls on the team. They just look for athleticism I guess, and endurance is important too. Of course I didn't run any endurance events. I didn't real­ ly know why they wanted me to try out. but I’m glad they did." She went to East Lansing in the fail of 2001. and that's when the work started. “In the fall a lot of days we’re up by five. On days we practice in the morning we weight lift in the afternoons. So. basically we are working out all the time," said Robertson. “It's cool, but you get tired of it really fast. I made it through." It didn’t always seem like she would. Freshman year of college is tough enough without worrying about two practices a day. not to mention the fear of bodily harm. “The first lime I stepped in (the boat) it started rocking. I felt like the boat was going to tip over and I was going to drown or some­ thing." Now she knows that’s just how all novice rowers feel. At most regattas, each team competes with a novice boat, a varsity four, a first varsity eight, and a second varsity eight. Robertson wasn't a novice for long During her freshman year she rowed in bow seat of the first varsity four, which cap­ tured the Big Ten title and placed second at Regionals, and sixth in the A-Flight at the NCAA Championships. In her sophomore year she helped the second varsity eight to a Regional Championship and a B-Flight Big Ten title. She has been a member of the first varsity eight for both her junior and senior seasons. Last year that team finished 13th overall at the NCAA Championships. Robertson plans to graduate from Michigan State next spring with a double-major in Animal Science and Zoology. With her eligi­ bility all used up, she wants to come back to the team as a coach next fall. There will be a new group of girls getting into a boat for the first time. “We always help the novices out as much as we can," said Robertson. “They’re new to the sport. The upperclassmen always helped me through it. What’s going on with them, you know how they feel. You’ve been in their Michigan State's Erin Robertson competes during her senior season with the Spartans. Robertson was named All-America, the Big Ten Women's Rowing Athlete of the Year, and helped her team to its first ever Big Ten Championship this spring. shoes." Hopetully for tbe Spartans, some of them WE HAD THE PERFECT VEHICLE FOR BONNIE; WE HAVE ONE FOR YOU, TOO. will some day be able to fill Robertson's shoes. Fine wine class resumes June 28 Bonnie, a proud supporter of our community, wasn't in the market for a new car, but after seeing the beautiful new Pontiac G6 right here in Barry County, she started to think about it When she found out she could keep her payments about the same, she had to drive it And, after feeling the power and handling of the G6, she had to have it Because she was at a dealer she trusts, Bonnie couldn't go anywhere else. Bonnie says, *1 like to support businesses that support our community. That's why I like to deal with Dreisbach. And, I got a great deal tool* Visit us on the web at www.dreisbachmotors.com Dreisbach 328 N. EXCFFPfNG ECTECMTQNS B A FAMILY IMPTOPN GMC m MincraaoMM QMX Eft Drwbodi. Pretoert Don Gentry. SdM Mgr Borne Signs . SOet Ort Sherman, finance Mgr Michigan Ave. Hastings (269) 948-8000 JAnwUt.Sda LocoNy Owned & Operated Mon 6 Wed 6-7 Tue.nxjaFriB-5 97 CHEVY X-CAB Z-71 01 GMC YUKON XL SIT 02 CHEVY VENTURE LS 350. SILVERADO. DUAL EXHAUST HEATED LEATHER, GM PROGRAM CAR, NICE! EXT LENGTH. DUAL A/G MORE ’8,495 ’25,995 *11,888 The Understanding Fine Wine Course continues at tbe Thomapple Ans Council Tuesday. June 28, focusing on Old World/New World wines. This next class in the series is focused on white wine. The class will taste four white wines from the Old World and four white wines from the New World. The same wines will be tast­ ed, but due to the grapes and growing climates, the wine has very different characteristics. Classes are open to any adult who has an interest in wine, from the beginner to well experienced. On Thursday, June 30, the class will focus on red wines from the Old World and New World. Four old world and four new world wines will be tasted. Tbe varieties are the same, but the tastes are very different. Cecil Robbins, a sommelier, has been teaching wine educa­ tion courses and corporate seminars in West Michigan for more than 10 years. He brings a wealth of information to the wine classes and easily works with students to answer all questions related to the process of growing the grapes, bottling to tbe uncorking and pouring, to how to match foods to the right wine. Lizanne Fehsenfeld, director of tbe TAC, says, “Come leant how tbe different continents affect the taste of the wines." Pre-registration is required as the course needs a minimum of 10 people and a maximum of 18 people. Each class, the white wine or the red wine class is $30 each. This includes instruction and tasting eight wines each and suggestions for food pairing. Call the Thomapple Arts Council at 269/945-2002 for more information or tc register. NOTICE TO IRVING TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS Informational meetings are scheduled tor Wedr.csday, June 22, 2005 at 7:00 pm, Saturday, June 25, 2005 at 10:00 am, and Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at 7:00 pm. 04 PONTIAC MONTANA 01 CHEVY 2500HD X-CAB 4X2 04 BUICK CENTURY BALANCE OF WARRANTY. DUAL A/G CD * MORE ONLY 23,000 MILES. LS PKG. 6.0 V-fl 1 OWNER. V-6. CD * MORE ’ 15,888 ’16,888 00 JEEP WRANGLER SPORT 01 CHEVY S10 X-CAB 4X2 92 OLDS BRAVADA AWD 4X4. 6 CYL AUTO. AIR. LOW MILES V-6, AIR. MATCHING CAP, SHARP TRUCK! LEATHER. LOADED. LOCAL TRADE S13,888 ’9,995 *13,888 12,488 The purpose ot these meetings is tor residents to gain information regarding the proposed new Fire Station/Township Hall. A millage proposal wilt be on the August 2, 2005 election tor this issue. July 5, 2005 is the last date to register to vote for the August election. If you are not currently regis­ tered to vote, you may register at any of these meetings. The Irving Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signer for the hearing impaired and audio tapes ci printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting or pub­ lic hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Irving Township Board Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Irving Township Board by writing or calling the following: Carol Ergang, 3241 Wood School Rd.. Middleville, Ml 49333. Phone #: (26S) 948-8893 CAROL ERGANG . Irving Township Cleric � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-06-23.pdf 172382ddcb2e7230b46d72761d1b6972 PDF Text Text 121S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 43058-1893 Habitat to dedicate house in Nashville Time to switch to night meetings See Story on Page 2 Area eagers earn All-State honors See Editorial on Page 5 See Story on Page 18 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings VOLUME 152, No. 25 ANNER Thursday, June 23,2005 ' Hastings Football coach’s NEWS BRIEFS hiring process under fire Animals blessing service planned Our Lady of Great Oak Catholic Church will continue its celebration of the animals that live amongst us at its 8:30 mass Sunday. June 26. Any creature is welcome, young and old, tiny to large is acceptable. Also, in memory of animals who have passed on. there will be a memorial book in which participants are encouraged to write the names of their beloved deceased compan­ ion animals. Kay Doyle is coordinating the annual service, which has its historical roots in Catholic tradition with St. Francis of Assisi and the blessing of the animals. All are welcome to attend, even those who do not have an animal. Children are welcome to be present with their animals and to sec the other creatures. Those who bring ani­ mals are asked to simply look after and be in control of them. The blessing of the animals service will take place outdoors in the tree-lined church yard overlooking the rolling coun­ tryside. Our Lady of Great Oak is located 10 miles north of Battle Creek (between North Avenue and M-66 on Lacey Road) For more information, call Doyle at 269-758-3116. In case of inclement weather, the serv­ ice will be canceled. by Marcie Westover Staff Writer The Hastings school board officially approved hiring new head football coach Fred Rademacher Monday night on a 6-0 vote, but not without one voice in opposition. During the public comment period of the meeting, there were voices from both sides of the move. Two parents said they were very impressed with the new coach and excited about the future of the football program. Several players told the board they were speaking on behalf of the team about their excitement over the new coach and prospects with the start of a new season in August. However. Hastings Education Association (HEA) representative Laurence Christopher presented a different view in his criticism of (he selection process. Christopher read the board a statement that said, in part: “We arc deeply disappointed and amazed that the school board intends to appoint Mr. Fred Rademacher as the head varsity football coach this evening since there is an outstand­ ing grievance concerning his appointment. The grievance amongst a preponderance of other evidence cites the fact that the Master Agreement between the HEA and the school board states: IX. E. The Board and the Association agree that it is most desirable that extra-duty positions be filled from current staff’.” Christopher was one of the candidates who applied for the head coaching position. Christopher commented, “Our athletic suc­ cess and behavior of our athletes has been the topic of much discussion within our commu­ nity and schools, including the reassignment Area fireworks displays slated of the AD (athletic director). By continuing your pattern of rejecting Hastings Area School teachers to coach in our system you are exacerbating the problems with our ath­ letic department and schools.” He noted that 60 percent of coaches at the high school arc not teachers. Another point was there is “not a single female teacher as a head coach of any girls’ varsity sports." Rademacher will remain as a social studies teacher at the East Kentwood High School "Our athletic success and behavior of our athletes has been the topic of much discussion within our communi­ ty and schools, including the reas­ signment of the AD (athletic director). By continuing your pattern of reject­ ing Hastings Area School teachers to coach in our system you are exacer­ bating the oroblems with our athletic department and schools.” - Larry Christopher and will serve Hastings only in the capacity as varsity football coach. Superintendent Chris Cooley said school officials arc following the steps of the griev­ ance process right now. Christopher's questions about the selection of the new coach werv.ranted in events he said occurred atnheraugf last i.fi's season. He said he used the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to gather e-mail correspondence and phone records from several school staff members. Karl Schwartz, a teacher at Hastings High TK grid coach resigns Penfield's decision shrouded in mystery dusk, or about 10:20 p.m. Sunday. July 3. The rain backup date will be Monday. July 4. The fireworks at Algonquin Lake in the Hastings area will be held at dusk on Independence Day. Monday. July 4. Sponsored by the Gun Lake Protective Association, the show's duration is expected to be about 20 to 21 minutes. James Riehl, president of the GLPA, said there is an additional sponsor. “an anony­ mous resident who is donating funds to double the size of the show this year. There will be a 40% increase in the num­ ber of shots, and a significant increase in the size of the shots.’’ he said. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thomapplc Kellogg varsity football coach Tim Penfield’s sudden resignation Sunday night is shrouded by mystery as to why. TK Superintendent Kevin Konarska. the school board and Athletic Director Tony Koski refused to disclose Penfield’s true rea­ sons and the coach himself said he did not wish to explain. Rumors have swirled that there had been an incident with some student-athletes and that Penfield took exception to the leniency of their punishment, prompting his unexpected resignation. The rumors were that some play­ ers had violated training rules, but suggested punishment of community service and miss­ ing some athletic contests was rebuffed by Riehl added that this fireworks display is done in concert with the Yankee Springs State Park staff and Barry County Sheriff’s office. Any of the parties may cancel the show for safety concerns. The sheriff’s personnel decide on criteria for starting the show relative to weather con­ Fridays at Fountain to resume June 24 Francesca Amari will perform at the second in this summer’s series of “Fridays and the Fountain" programs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 24 in downtown Hastings. The program will be repeated from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday at Stagecoach Park in Middleville as part of the Riverbank scries. The series, co-sponsored by the Thomapplc Arts Council and the City of Hastingsis named for the location near the courthouse fountain downtown, where the programs will take place on nine separate Fridays this summer. The original organizers of the scries intended to use the square of Hastings as See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 This ancient beauty, one of the cars exhibited at the annual Father's Day car show at Charlton Paik Sunday, can be described as decked out in candy apple red. The show attracted about 8,000 people and the weather was terrific. (Photo by Perry Hardin) • See HIRING, page 3 The annual Gun Lake Independence Day fireworks display will take place at cerns. For more information, call the GLPA at (269) 792-3573. The fireworks display at Algonquin Lake also is expected to have authorities on hand. ftadiant red for the road Joe Bleam Jim DeYoung Transit, Thornapple Manor millages First Friday focus The next First Friday session July 1 will be two presentations on two county-wide mill­ age requests that will appear on the Aug. 2 election ballot. Joe Bleam. director of Barry County Transit, and Jim DeYoung, administrator at Thomapplc Manor, will share the podium to talk about their respective millage issues that will face voters a month and a day later. Barry County Transit is asking for a quar­ ter of a mill for 10 years in its first ever mill­ age request. Bleam told the County Board of Commissioners last winter that Barry is one of the very few counties in Michigan that up to now has not levied a local millage to fund its services. However, cutbacks in state and federal sup­ port have caused the transit service to experi­ ence financial difficulties. Bleam said the local agency has made some cuts in its pro­ gram in recent years, but can do so no longer. He has maintained that Barry County Transit can no longer exist in the future unless some­ thing is done to deal with the budget shortfall problem. DeYoung also has made presentations to the County Board, in which he and architects have proposed renovations and improvements to the nearly 50-year-old Thomapplc Manor nursing center. The facility predominantly has four-bed rooms and DeYoung said he'd like to expand to have it feature only private and semi-pri­ vate rooms with one or two beds, bringing it more in line with other modem nursing cen­ ters. The millage rate actually would be only .21 in the first year and an average of .69 mill thereafter for up to 20 years to fund an SI8.85 million bond project. The millage rale also would replace (he current one. which still had five more years to go. See MILLAGES, page 20 school officials. Konarska. when questioned, dio not deny the existence of discipline-related problems, but said. “To identify one incident, I don’t think it was any one. I think this was a deci­ sion that was probably a few years in the making." He added. “I myself, or the school board, have not been involved in any discipline issues." Many close to the situation, including Penfield himself, said they had more to tell. Tirn Penfield but couldn’t Penfield, who will continue teaching at the high school said Wednesday afternoon. "I’m in a difficult situation from my end. It’s very See RESIGN, page 17 Hastings schools’ financial condition much improved by Marci Westover Staff Writer The Hastings Area School System is in bet­ ter financial shape than it was two years ago. The school board Monday night adopted a budget of nearly S25 million that includes a projected fund balance, or savings account, of nearly $1.2 million. This contrasts with the troubled budget that resulted in teacher layoffs and a fund balance of only about $500,000 as of November 2003. The local school district was able to put a total of $257,447 back into its savings account at the end of the current 2004-2005 fiscal year. Projections show, however, that $105,169 will have to be taken out of the fund balance at the close of the 2005-2006 fiscal year year on June 30. 2006. There arc no staff eliminations outlined in the next year’s budget, which includes esti­ mates for the state aid increasing by $388,670 due to a possible $175 per-pupil allocation. Director of Finance Barbara Hunt stated the district now is in fiscally sound position, somewhat of an accomplishment in limes of budget difficulties for nearly all public­ schools in Michigan. The situation has See FINANCIAL, page 3 �Page 2 - Thursday. June 23. 2005 - The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page the setting and to provide the concerts dur­ ing the lunch time so area business employ­ ees can take their breaks in a beautiful area with great sounds. Other concerts this summer will include Brenda Webber July 8, performances by the Community Music School of Hastings July 15. Jeff Baker July 22. Ric Castleman July 29. Colleen Acker and Maggie Murphy Aug. 5, Dulcimer Friends Aug. 12 and Thomapplc Players Aug. 19. The Steel Drum Band is a group of per­ cussionists from Hastings High School under the leadership of Rueben Booms from the Detroit area. All concerts will take place rain or shine. In the event of rain, all performances will occur at the City Bank in the Community Room which is located downstairs. State Grounds Coffeehouse, art works by Thomapplc Kellogg Students, and music by Nate Frey. Barry County Transit will provide the Trolley to leap around the hop. The Art Hop is a free event that allows people to see various art mediums as well as visit different locations within the city. For more information, call Becky Fleury at the City of Hastings at 269-945-2468 or Fehsenfeld at the Thoinapph Arts Council of Barry County 269-945-2002. Rotary golf outing slated for June 24 A golf outing is planned for Friday, June Legion Auxiliary meets in new site 24. to benefit the Rotary Club's Life Leadership program. The event will start with lunch provided by Felpausch Food Centers, beginning at noon. A shotgun start at 1 p.mm. will begin the golf competition. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post No. 45. Hastings, win have their first meeting at their new home, the former Tick Tock restaurant. 2160 South M-37 Highway, at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 6. The American Legion is moving in to the old Tick Tock after purchasing the building and property in an effort to gain more room and gain a license to have alcohol served on the premises. There will be a hole-in-one tournament, with a 2005 Buick LaCrosse provided by Bill Seif Chevrolct-Buick. Other prizes and sponsorships provided by local businesses include Bosley Pharmacy; Dewey Sales, Service & Auto Body; Depot Law Offices. Doctors Bloom & Bloom; Edward JonesMark Christensen; Farm Bureau Insurance­ Larry Neil; Fanners Insurance Group-Troy Dalman; Flexfab; Gee & Longstreet LLC; Hastings City Bank; Hastings Mutual Insurance Company; J-Ad Graphics; Johnson & Company CPA; Kings Electronics Woodstock Senior program June 29 Savings & Bank; Appliances; Progressive MainStreet Graphics; Sandridge Bank; Walker, Fluke & Sheldon PLC and Welton's Heating & Cooling. Organizers said this is a major fund-rais­ The Woodland Commission on Aging will be host for a music and picnic festival, “Woodstock Senior." from 11:30 a.m to 1:30 p.m June 29 at the Woodland Park. The cost for lunch is $1.50 per person. er for Rotary, and that the leadership pro­ gram will build future leaders. To sign up for the event benefiting the program, an entry fee of $200 for a four- person team is required. Coordinators said Please RSVP for lunch by June 22 to the individuals may register as well, and they Barry’ County COA al 945-4859 or to Diane will be placed with other single partici­ Haines at 948-2044. pants. Event planners ask guests to bring their Deadline for registration is June 22. For own table service and lawn chairs. There will be prizes and popcorn for those in more information, or to register, call Randy attendance. Three groups will play during the event: Nashville 5. Humphrey Hosea and Sentimental Journey, who will perform for donations. Hosea Humphrey is a well- known country and Christian music artist. Sentimental Journey is a trio consisting of Denny and Crum Jan and Micheile Kowalski. Denny and Michelle are both school bus Caledonia drivers ' for Community schools and began singing together three years ago. In case of bad weather, the event will take place at Woodland Eagles. Teegardin, Dan King or Dennis Oland at 269-945-2401. . Old-fashioned 4th to honor veterans The annual Old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration at Charlton park will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, July 4. Included will be a flag raising ceremony conducted by the American Legion, the vet­ erans’ chicken and pork barbecue buffet, old-fashioned family games, music and plenty of food. Those who bring homemade Two more blood drives this month baked pies will be admitted free, as will Barry County veterans and residents. General admission is $5 per adult and the buffet's cost will be $7 for adults and $5 for children in grade school and younger. Two more Red Cross blood drives are planned for later this month, one in For more information, call Chariton park at 945-3775. Hastings and one in Middleville. The first will be from noon to 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, at Thomapplc Township Emergency Services (TTES), 128 High St, Middleville. The second will be from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Wednesday. June 29, at First Baptist Church, 309 East Woodlawn. Hastings. Area Red Cross officials say a slump in blood donations pushes recruitment of new or previous donors. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good general health. For more information about a blood drive in any of the 60 counties served by the Great Lakes Region, call 1 -800-GIVE LIFE or visit www-givelife. Blood drive set at Pennock Friday Pennock Health Services will have a blood drive from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday. June 24, in the conference center. 1009 W. Green St, Hastings. The drive will be held in conjunction with Michigan Community Blood Centers, which supplies 100 percent of the blood used at Pennock Hospital. Anyone who is at least 17 years of age, weighs a minimum of 110 pounds, is in rea­ sonably good health and hasn’t given blood within 56 days of the date of the drive is eli­ gible to donate. Art Hop program back this summer The second season for the "Art Hop" is being planned for this summer in Hastings. Breakfast to aid Nashville Habitat A "Mamma B’s Southern Breakfast" will The first Art Hop of the season will begin be held from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, June 25, Friday. June 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. at nine at the Nashville United Methodist Church, locations. The nine locations and artists at the sites corner of State and Washington streets. are: Arts Hatchery Building at Fish Hatchery Park, photos of Keith Behm: Methodist Church, the event’s proceeds Main Street Bank, artwork of customer Humanity house under construction. Sponsored by the Men of the United will benefit the Nashville Habitat for Dick Karas; Thomapplc Arts Council on For a free-will offering, people can break State Street, pastels by John Fehsenfeld and their fast with southern country ham. grits, other Winter Texans and music provided by the Community Music School and Steve biscuits with gravy and all the other trim­ Youngs; Second Hand Comers watercolors by Christine Javonovic; Fall mings of a traditional, hearty southern breakfast, prepared by head chef. Jeff Creek Bowden, and the men of the Nashville Restaurant, work by artist Laura Valentine; United Methodist Church. The Habitat for Humanity home at 715 Jefferson Street Gallery. Laurel Design Hayes, Ray B. Hayes and Jeff Ver Duin E. Washington St., Nashville, is slated for with music by the Blue Rhythm Diplomats. dedication at 4:30 p.m. Friday. June 24. Barry County Habitat for Humanity chapter members in Nashville stand outside the Nashville United Methodist Church. Habitat to dedicate latest house in Nashville Friday The dedication of the latest Habitat for Humanity home Barry County, which has been built at 715 E. Washington St. in Nashville, will be held at 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 24. The home, which will soon be completed for the Curtis-Van Meter family, is among the 232 homes dedicated across the state as part of the Jimmy Carter Work Project in Michigan. Dianne Bowden, pastor of Nashville United Methodist Church and executive director of Maple Valley Community Center of Hope (MVCCOH). will participate in the dedication ceremony. Members of the Barry County Habiiat for Humanity Board have said they are proud to be a part of the Jimmy Carter Work Project. Each year former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn travel some place in the world for Habitat for Humanity to concentrate on an area that Deeds affordable housing. Louise Hurlcss. executive director for Barry County HabjMjv Humanity. <aid that one of the reasons there is a shortage of affordable housing inj. Barry County is that local wages have not increased at the same rate as housing prices. According to a press release from Habitat. approximately 500,000 Michigan households earn less than 50% of their county’s median income, which makes finding decent afford­ able housing hard to find. Of these house­ holds nearly 75%, or nearly 375,000 families, use more than half their income for housing, leaving little money for food, clothing, healthcare and other necessities. This is the first time the Jimmy Carter Work Project has been a state-wide event. In years past other work projects have included a couple of cities but never and entire state. However, the Carters will be focusing their attention on the key hosts cities of Detroit and Benton Harbor, so they will not be coming to Barry County. The Barry County chapter of Habitat for Humanity stretched itself by deciding to build two homes in one year, one in Hastings and the one in Nashville. Part of the cost of the Nashville home is being donated by the United Methodist churches in the Lansing district, which includes Nashville. In Nashville, the Jimmy Carter Work Project is all about providing a home for Morris and Christina Curtis and their four children. The Curtis/Van Meter family currently lives in a Delton apartment in a drafty house with high utility bills. They will be iroving to Nashville, where their children will have a large yard to play in and where they will be in walking distance of the; elementary school. Christina. 26, will also be closer to her job rs a nurse’s aide at Thomapplc Manor in Hastings. Morris. 28. is a stay-at-home dad for Hayden Curtis, 2; Ashley Curtis. 4; Joe Van Meter. 7; and Katelyn Van Meter, 8. Besides the regular Habitat volunteers, approximately 25 women helped install sid­ ing on the Nashville house during Women's Build Day last month. Pius about 20 volun­ teers from Eaton Rapids United Methodic Church worked on the home for a week and the building trades class from Maple Valley High School spent a lol of time on the Nashville house. Nashville area businesses and organizations have also helped with the project. Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical Christian housing ministry. Volunteers work in partnership with" lowincome families to build simple, decent homes that are sold at cost and without inter­ est to the families. Homeowners contribute sweat equity and are selected without dis­ crimination according to need, willingness to work and ability to pay. Friends of Barry County Transit to work for passage of millage A group of Barry County community lead­ ers has announced formation of the Friends of Barry County Transit to push for passage of the Aug. 2 county-wide ballot proposal. A 10-year, quarter-mill request in the next election is intended to help preserve and restore public transportation services for sen­ iors. students, people with disabilities, and others who rely on public transportation. Proponents say it is particularly critical for passage now that the state this week has announced even deeper cutbacks is support of local transit programs. David Hatfiedld, chief executive office of the MainStreet Savings Bank and chairman of the Friends of Transit, said. This proposal is not just about keeping buses running. It’s about moving people forward: to work, to school, to shop; to freedom and independ­ ence. It is about the future of Barry County’s economic vitality and quality of life." The transit millage, if approved by voters throughout the county, is expected to raise about $403,000 to preserve, restore, and expand public transportation services. The additional cost to the average Barry County homeowner is about $1 per month or an extra $12 per year. "Barry County Transit is one of the best run. most fiscally responsible transit agencies in Michigan." said Hatfield. "Deep cuts in state and federal funding over the last few years, however, have forced us to look at either securing local funding through a mill­ age or cutting even more jobs and more vital services that so many in our community have come to rely on." Barry County Transit has been funded almost exclusively by the state and federal governments. BCT is one of only a few remaining transit agencies in Michigan that does not receive any form of local funding. However, transit funding from the state has been slashed over the last 10 years by nearly 40% and more funding cuts were unveiled this week. As a result. Barry County Transit was forced to make significant cuts and consoli­ date services that have left many seniors, stu­ dents and people with disabilities without a ride to their doctor, school or grocery store. The reductions have been felt in almost every part of Barry County where most services ha\e been cut in half and some eliminated. By 2(X)6. BCT projects that the funding cuts will force the agency to eliminate most demand-response services within the county. including school busing for students and transportation for seniors and people with dis­ abilities. The agency also would be forced to lay off half its work force. "A lot of people don’t realize the vital role Barry County Transit plays in our communi­ ty," Hatfield commented. “Public transporta­ tion connects consumers to shopping, stu­ dents to education. workers to jobs, and peo­ ple to faith, family and friends. One dollar per month is a small investment for a vital public service that connects people to important life functions." The 2006 Department of Transportation budget bill passed last Wednesday, June 15, by the U.S. Senate could leave millions of federal public transportation dollars intended for purchasing buses and building and reno­ vating facilities on the table. "The Senate’s proposal cuts $7 million out of the bus capita) line item. These funds, bud­ geted by the Governor at $18.8 million for 2006, were already well below the actual amount of state money needed to match fed­ eral dollars." said Peter Varga, president of the Michigan Public Transit Association and executive director of the Interurban Transit Partnership - The Rapid in Grand Rapids. More than $30 million is needed to ade­ quately match and secure all federal transit money that is anticipated to be available in 2006. "With this budget, we will only be securing about one-third of the federal money that is on the table," stated Varga. "Federal dollars arc appropriated at 80% with the state historically providing the 20% match to secure the federal money. Without adequate state funding, the federal money will be put in jeopardy. This is funding which our congressional delegation. Republicans and Democrats alike, are fighting hard to secure." Varga said. The money is used to purchase buses, con­ struct and renovate facilities and maintain adequate preventive maintenance on public transit fleets throughout Michigan. In addition to the $7 million cut in match for bus capital the Senate also reduced the amount of local bus operating support by $1.5 million, which will cause additional hardship for public transit agencies. "We currently have about a half-dozen smaller, rural dial-a-ride type systems that are on the brink of financial failure. An addition­ al cut in the amount of money the Governor proposed for assistance to transit systems could force those systems to close their doors in 2006 or significantly reduce operating hours." said Clark Harder, executive director of the Michigan Public Transit Association. In the past decade the public transportation systems in Michigan have seen over $100 million in money earmarked for transit use diverted for other purposes. "These are difficult economic times in Michigan, and we recognize that, but contin­ uing to cut public transportation options only contributes to greater hardship for Michigan's citizens. We must recognize what other states have, that public transportation is part of the solution, not a part of the problem." said Harder. For more information about the proposed Barry County Transit millage proposal or on how to get involved with the Friends of Transit, cal) Hatfield at 269-998-8006. Retiring school chief roasted Lakewood Schools Superintendent Gunnard Johnson, who is retiring at the end of the month, showed his ability to laugh at himself last week at a retirement roast. Many of the jokes referred to his tollidy challenged" head. He was given a wig and modeled it for all to see. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 23. 2005 - Page 3 HIRING, continued from page 1 School, originally was selected to be head football coach last winter, replacing Kyle DeHom. who resigned at the conclusion of the 2004 season. Christopher held that the selection process for Schwartz deviated from tradition, with some discussion taking place at a social gath­ ering. Cooley explained. “There was discussion at a social gathering about whether he (Schwartz) would apply, (but) he was not selected at that. He went through an interview process with (Athletic Director; Steve Hoke and (Hastings High School Principal) Tim Johnston, as did another internal candidate.” Johnston said the process in hiring Schwartz was handled differently than usual in that there was no committee formed. He said they did have xt application and inter­ view process with Schwartz, the same as has always been done. Shortly after accepting the position, how­ ever. Schwartz withdrew, forcing a new search for a varsity football coach this past spring. Rademachers selection was announced earlier this month. Johnston, who was on the committee to select the new coach, said Rademacher was the best candidate because of his experience as a head varsity coach and his continuation of coaching at the varsity level. The selection of the new head varsity coach was “fair.” Johnston insisted. On whether or not he was involved in deciding the new head football coach's posi­ tion, Cooley said, “I don't get involved in coaching decisions." The appointment of Rademacher stands and he will be given authority to delegate responsibilities of his staff. Johnston noted Mike DuBois. who is new Athletic Director Mike Goggins* brother-in­ law, has volunteered his coaches services for the football team. Goggins acknow lodged having his brother­ in-law now volunteering his services to coach with Rademacher may be an issue for some people, but it was more than a year and a half ago that DuBois had told him if in the future there were changes made in the football pro­ gram. he knew of a qualified person who might be interested. When DeHom resigned, information then spread about the position to internal and external candidates. Goggins said coaches talk among them­ selves about positions opening up and some recommend other people they might know. Goggins said, “1 made the statement at the end of the interviews that. Look, I don't know whether all of you noticed it or not, but on the cover letter of Fred Rademacher, he makes reference to me being... relatives of Mike and Michelle DuBois. I said I want you all to understand that is no way an endorse­ ment on my part, because quite frankly I have never met the man (Rademacher)." Goggins said he wanted it to make it clear he wasn't giving anyone an endorsement. Christopher not only questioned the process that led to the selection of the new coach, but also of the athletic director's posi­ tion, which was taken by Goggins, succeed­ ing Hoke. Christopher stated. “I was suspicious that Chris Cooley and Tim Johnston. Mike Goggins* best friend and a very good friend, were fixing the interview team and process to select Mike Goggins, so I FOI Aed the e-maiis between them. Apparently given the e-mails I have in my possession. the evidence is clear that Chris did give his best friend the AD job. “Here is the superintendent of schools, who is sitting on the committee to hire the new AD, and the principal who is heading the committee to hire the new AD. e-mailing Goggins about who to put on the committee and who to ‘shmooze’ on the committee that they set up," he charged. On whether Cooley should have excused liimscif from the selection committee because he was a “friend of Goggins,” Cooley said he has many friends in the community, including Tim Johnston and Steve Hoke. “I think the committee felt, that they really liked the things he'd (Goggins) done with the wrestling program. The wrestling program is a program that when other programs in the district have gone through lean times, the wrestling program has always stayed afloat," he said. With Goggins serving as athletic director he will give up his torching position at the middle school. “There’s nothing improper about my selec­ tion as athletic director." Goggins said. Goggins said he found out about athletic director’s position after an e-mail was sent out to the staff about its posting. “Becoming an AD some day had been'a career goal. Goggins said. "But I certainly had no idea that the position would be open­ ing al the time they did it.” After he became aware of job being posted, Goggins said he talked to Cooley about applying to see if he would consider an ath­ letic director who remained in coaching. Goggins said he had applied for adminis­ trative jobs in the past, but a sticking point had been that he wanted to remain coaching. As new athletic director Goggins can remain coaching the wrestling team. “I have coached 25 different seasons of sports for Hastings, both in girls’ and boys’ athletics," he said. "The position was going to include the middle school, which I’ve had a lot of coaching experience with boys and girls at the middle school." Goggins said there had been talk previous to the current situation of shifting positions or eliminating things like the middle school ath­ letic director because of budget cuts. “I've been interested in an administrative position f< ir a number of years and I’ve made no about secret of that," Goggins said. “I’ve applied for other administrative positions at Hastings. When Chris said he would be open to an AD that would continue to coach, then that’s when I decided to apply." Goggins sijd Cooley was on the committee for previous administrative positions that he applied for, but didn’t get. He further noted that it was a committee that selected him. not just one single person. “I think my 12 years of teaching, my 19 years of coaching 25 different sports, (with positive evaluations)" were his strong points in being considered for the new AD’s post. Goggins also noted the continued success of his wrestling program. "It would be veiy hard for me to interview for any job in Hastings where there weren't some friends or associates on the interview committee." he said, explaining that be is a life-long resident, active in the school and athletic community. “1 don’t think we would want the superin­ tendent not to be involved in the hiring the hiring process of administrative positions.” he said. Cooley said the committee “reached a con­ sensus" to select Goggins. Hoke, his predecessor, was reassigned to half time Community Education and Recreation Center coordinator and half time Hastings Middle School Assistant Principal. In his reassignment. Hcke remains at the same pay level, with the athletic director also at about $60,000. Goggins was one of four candidates to apply for the position, including Dave Price of Olivet High School, who had recommen­ dations from University of Michigan head football coach Lloyd Carrand Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) Executive Director John Roberts. In selecting a new athletic director there were many factors. The resumes are one pan and the interview is also important. Cooley noted. “What you’re looking for, in my opinion what we’re looking for in an AD (athletic director), is someone to come in and say this is someone who's going to motivate coaches, someone who’s going to motivate kids to want to participate.” he said. Cooley said Goggins has a proven track record in this district at getting students to go out for wrestling and motivated to participate. Cooley said a committee of 10 people selected Goggins, it was not a single person's decision. “Mike Goggins is the perfect fit for us,” Johnston said. He also noted (he new football coach is the right fit for the high school. Goggins' appointment as AD will go up for approval at the July meeting of the Hastings Board of Education. Home, pole barn destroyed by fire A home and pole barn at 903 East State Road have been declared a total loss after fire started June 22. The re^dvnt. Jack Brown, was not home at the time of the fire, which according to an investigation, started with the electrical svslem in the base­ ment. The home, bam and contents were valued at more than $250,000. There were no injuries. The Hastings City Fire Department was assisted by the Freeport. Woodland and Nashville fire departments and other law enforcement personnel. FINANCIAL, continued from page 1 become so dire that more than 10.000 parents, educators and administrators marched in Lansing Tuesday in support of proposed leg­ islation that would guarantee funding. The only people in attendance at a public hearing last Thursda). June 16. were school staff and the press. There was also no public comment on the Family Life curriculum. In a related matter, the school board approved a resolution to borrow up to $4.3 million to meet cash (low needs for fiscal year 2005-2006. School systems have to borrow funds to cover costs until they receive state County probate judge talks about child protection issues by Martie Westover Staff Writer Barry County Probate Judge William Doherty connected with community members and leaders at a breakfast Tuesday morning that provided information about local issues of child protection. The program was the second in a series sponsored by the Strong Families Safe Children Foster Home Recruitment Program, the Child Abuse and Prevention Council of Barry County, and The Court Appointed Special Advocate Program (CASA). Doherty started out speaking on the “dev­ astating” effect methamphteamines or “meth" has had on Barry County. "The problem here (with meth) is signifi­ cant." he said. The many problems associated with meth often reach into the lives of families and chil­ dren. Children raised in homes where parents are meth users are exposed to the chemicals and often violent behavior. “It’s a problem here in Barry County and something we can’t ignore," Doherty said. The judge then spoke about the role of pre­ vention in child neglect and abuse. He noted the increase in cases filed in court, with 37 already filed by May. Doherty then went through the court process. The information gave community members a feel for the process children who are neglected or abused would have to go through. There is a very high cost that is needed to help these children with things like shelter. Barry County Probate Judge William Doherty spoke on issues of protecting children at a breakfast with community members and leaders. food, and all those involved with the case. After the program. Doherty fielded ques­ tions from the audience. One abdicnce mem­ ber inquired about the effects on children exposed to meth, but he said they arc “just in the beginning of understanding." Information was also provided on CASA and Strong Families Safe Children Foster Home Recruitment program. The breakfast was held at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. The program will take a summer break and resume in the fall. aid payments in October. In other business Monday evening, the school board: • Approved the date and time of July 13 at 7:30 p.m. for the board to hold its annual organizational meeting at the multi-purpose room of Hastings Middle School. • Approved personnel transfer/reassignments, including former Athletis Director Stephen Hoke to half time Community Education and Recreation Center coordinator and half time Hastings Middle School Assistant Principal. The appointment of extra pay for extra duties assignments, including Fred Rademacher as new head varsity foot­ ball coach, also was approved. • Adopted the following system-wide areas of emphasis for the 2005-2006 academic year: “Develop, disseminate, and deliver an aligned curriculum using research based strategies and the integration of technology through staff development opportunities and coordinated building and department activi­ ties”; “Provide a Jafe and secure learning environment through an emphasis on student respect and responsibility”; “Utilize school­ community resources to promote student and family education, and to market school”; “Continue a collaborative community approach and shared vision for services for atrisk students from early childhood and throughout each student's educational career." • Adopted the 2005-2006 levy resolution outlined as “operating tax levy of 17.7540 (on non-homestead property) for general operat­ ing expenses, a debt retirement tax rate of 5.75 mills, and a State Education Tax of 6.0 mills" that is given to each city and township in the District. • Approved the collective bargaining agree­ ment with the Hastings Area Bus Drivers Association with a 2 percent increase in pay and the same health care agreement the teach­ ers made in their contract. • Approved the collective bargaining agree­ ment with the Hastings Education Support Personnel Association (HESPA) for a 1.5 percent increase in pay with the same health care agreement the teachers made in their contract. • Authorized Superintendent Chris Cooley to “execute agreements” for use of two classrooms at Southeastern Elementary by the Head Start Program; also the use of one classroom at Star Elementary an one classroom at Southeastern Elementary to be used by the Barry Intermediate School District during the 2005-2006 school year. • Accepted a gift of $658.15 from Randy Hayes to be used to cover the remaining cost of the tile being used for the new fieldhouse. • Was presented information on the school improvement work done during the last school year. A second Family Life Curriculum hearing will be at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday. June 29. in the multi-purpose at the Hastings Middle School. Jordan Lake flood meeting will be tonight There will be a public meeting at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday. June 23) at the Odessa Township Hall on M-50 to discuss the peri­ odic flooding on Jordan Lake and along the Little Thomapplc River outlet drain. Engineering data will be presented in an effort to deal with recent flood events. The presentation will focus primarily on reducing flooding by increasing the flow of water in the drain. This study is being coordinated with the Barry County Road Commission’s longrange plans to improve road crossing and replace deteriorating culverts. Barry County Drain Commissioner Tom Doyle said. “Floods in May of 2002 and 2004 inundated homes on Jordan Lake and farm crops along the river and also rendered sev­ eral roads impassible for up to two weeks. These floods result when storm water from major storms backup behind the various road crossing culverts along the drain.” l. AirWay I Heating & Cooling • New Construction Now serving the City of Hastings Vacation Bible School Computer Monday, June 27*- Thursday, June 30“ Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. Program from 6 p.m. until 3:15 p.m. ‘Journey Through theBIble’ LAKEWOOD FAMILY HEALTH CARE Troubleshooting Repairs and Upgrades Free Pick Up and Delivery Middleville United Methodist Chtirch Lee O. Stuart. M.D. Brian W. Swanton. M.D. Erica Scofield, PAC Lakewood PC Jj WMkDayt IhOOAM-toOOPM Larry Johnson 616“374 0012 I 4294 Laurel Drive Lake Odessa. Ml 48849 616-374-7660 ...are pleased to welcome Hastings Community Education Offers Springboard Diving Lessons Hryinnrr l-cvrl; For the person who wants to try springboard diving, these lessons teach the basics of an approach, takeoff, diving positions, and entry. All instruction will take place on the low one-meter board. All participants should be at least in the 6(h grade and independent deep-water swimmers. Maximum accepted will be 12 students. Intermediate-Ad vance Level: Geared towards the competitive diver, this class reviews and improves the basics of springboard diving. More attention is then given to dives of greater difficul­ ty in varying positions (forward, back, inward, twist, reverse). Though these lessons are done as a group, attention is given to I Laurie S. Broker, M.D. Joining Us Wednesday, July 6,2005 Dr. Broker specializes in Family Practice and lakes care ofpatients of all ages. PROFESSIONALS! In addition, she will he offering prenatal care in conjunction with Hastings Gynecology and Obstetrics. She enjoys Women s health the needs of the individual diver. All participants should be at least in the 6th grade and independent deep-water swimmers. Maximum accepted will be 8 students. care and Pediatrics. Dates: July 11-13 (M-W) and July 18-22 (M-F) 1-800-237-2379 Times: Beginners from 2W-3.*O0pm and Intermediate- Advanced from 3:00-4:00pm. Our new office hours sorting Jul) 5.2005 will be MondayThursday 7am-7pm and Friday 7am-5pm. This is to make us more accessible to you before and after normal working hours. We arc accepting new patients Cost: S4O (X) Instructor: Joe Pellcrito •Pre-registration is required; you maj register at the pj Community Center. Call 948-4414 for more information. |? B-ORV SYSTEM OF SOUTHWEST MDttMt. WC We arc also able to provide laboratory testing. X-ray. ultrasound, and bone density testing al our office. Physical therapy and coun­ seling services are also available oeeioMo �Page 4 - Thursday, June 23, 2005 - The Hastings Banner Public’s help needed in fighting growing meth problem To the editor: Members in progress should call 911 immediately. Do of the Barry County Methamphetamine Prevention Task Force and Barry County Farm Bureau arc warning all There was no FOIA for kids’ names Dear editor: Some of our local Democrats are skilled political propagandists, long on allegations and innuendo, painfully short on facts and truth, but sometimes very prolific at generat­ ing unintended (but funny) irony. But how much do they think we can take? Among three letters (Bob Dwyer, Joe Lukasiewicz. Chris Norton) last week, the Hastings Banner far exceeded the recom­ mended weekly dosage of irony. These Dems tried to lay claim to the high moral ground. Joe Lukasiewicz stated boldly and forcefully that, ’the local GOP abused their right to acquire personal information...’ Oh really? These arc the facts. There never was an abuse of authority, as alleged. There never was a Freedom of Information (FOIA) request, as alleged. There never was any dis­ cussion of a FOIA request. The GOP neither got. nor sought, nor wanted any personal information. The charge is a total fabrication. Why the lie? Because it's the best they can do! Because truth and facts make boring propaganda. What else could we expect from the party whose standard bearer, only a few short years ago stated boldly and forcefully that, ’I never had sexual relations with that woman.* High moral ground, eh? Oh my. what irony! Another propagandist's trick is to rattle the hornet's nest, then point and shout that the other team is to blame. Twice in his letter. Joe Lukasiewicz asserted that (Reynolds and Holley) "attacked" the writers of two earlier letters. This, too, rings untrx. The attack let­ ters by David Brinkert (who signed as vice chair of the Barry Dems) and Cassie Norton began this exchange. The measured and reasoned responses of Reynolds and Holley could hardly be consid­ ered ‘attacks.* Except, of course, in the vivid imaginations of Bob Dwyer. Joe Lukasiewicz and Chris Norton. They would have us pity the poor picked-on pit bull. Pulleeze! Oh. the irony! How ironic that in attacking Reka Holley and Brian Reynolds. Dwyer. Lukasiewicz and Norton prove Reynolds' points perfectly. Their frothing frustration fioweth over. And over. And over. And they still haven't found a single solitary positive. But the best of the bunch, the number one irony of the week, the absolute top of the pops? Bob Dwyer asserting that anyone 'flails wildly about with his misdirected tar brush.” Thanks for the laughs. It's just too much.” There are no free throws in this game. Every shot will be contested. If you don't like the lemons, don't shake the tree. Carl E Reed Jr.. Hastings Throwing down the gauntlet for debate To the editor. 1 would like to respond to the letter by Mr. Robert Dwyer, published last week. I try not to write too often, but I simply cannot let this letter go unchallenged.. I would like to congratulate Barry County Republican Party Vice Chairwoman Reka Holley for being concerned about our society and I encourage her to continue to get involved. Sometimes this involves speaking the truth when nobody else is. and getting criticized for it Continue to do so, that is called courage. Now 1 would like to address Mr. Dwyer. I hereby challenge him to a public debate on the topic of ‘personal responsibility vs. gov­ ernment responsibilities in a free republic of representative government/. Let’s make it a First Friday topic. It'll be so much fun. Let me present a teaser. The founding fathers laid out what the government was responsible for in the U.S. Constitution: Protecting us from foreign invaders (life), the guarantee of liberty (the freedom to achieve as far as you can go with the gifts that God gave you), and the right of all of us to pursue happiness. Make no mistake; these guarantees are dependent on each generation of Americans to value them and to maintain the personal discipline to give to their country what they are able, rather than ask from their country what they can get. What would Mr. Dwyer say to JFK today? George Bush is doing exactly what be is supposed to do. Protecting this country from people who have attacked us, and want to again. I believe history will record these day* as a crossroads between civilization and ter­ rorism. and the U.S. president will go down in history as one of the greatest men ever to have lived. He has courage. . Also, be retirul what you say about aboruuu. I’ve seen the majority of circumstances where it's carried ouL I've >%n it It remains one of the most traumatic experiences of ray life. This was during medical school. I firmly and unapologetical ly stand for life. It takes only nine months to help with the miracle of a new life that God Himself bestows on us. I understand that rape and incest may be excep­ tional circumstances, but you don't make pol­ icy on the exceptional circumstances. In the operating room, it always brings tears to my eyes when a baby finally lets out a bowl after a touch and go C-section. (My case gets "bumped* by the urgency of the C- section). There just is something wonderful about this moment that's hard to describe. I absolutely respect difference of opinion and a good debate in the marketplace of ideas. So what do you say. Bob? Let's do it; and let the people decide who makes the most sense. Jeffrey P. Chapman, M.D. Hastings not try to approach an individual or try to detain the thieves. wha» to be cautious of, they can report it Besides calling 911 or the nearest law enforcement agency, suspicious meth activi­ Barry County Farm Bureau, a collaborative ty or behavior can also be reported to the Barry County residents about the dangers of partner methamphetamine. Methamphetamine Task Force, hosted a con­ METH TIP, or Silent Observer 1-800-310­ Barry County, like most of Southwest ference call this past spring with all area agri­ 9031. All calls to I 866.METH.TIP and Silent Michigan, is currently experiencing a rise in cultural fertilizer dealers. Throughout this Observer remain anonymous and confiden­ tial. in the Barry County illegal methamphetamine activity. This ‘meth region, members of agribusiness are aware of epidemic" can affect all members of the Barry the meth problem and are already at work to County community. Barry County's agricul­ decrease methamphetamine activity. statewide methamphetamine hotline. 1-866- Barry The County Methamphetamine Prevention Task Force has been working tural community is seriously affected by the "Meth has become an extremely serious since autumn of 2004 to increase community meth problem, due to the connection between problem for all Bury County residents,” says awareness of the methamphetamine problem methamphetamine production and anhydrous Rick Lawrence, president of Barry County through educational programming. The task ammonia. Farm Bureau. He added. "Farmers are victims force is a collaborative effort of many Barry Methamphetamine, also known as "speed," of this meth problem and have to absorb high­ County health and human services agencies ‘crystal meth" and "crank," is a dangerous er production cost1 because of the illegal and law enforcement entities. Barry County and highly addictive drug which can be ruade activities of meth cookers." has been designated by the Stale of Michigan using regular household chemicals and anhy­ Barry County Farm Bureau would like to drous ammonia, an agricultural fertilizer. remind farmers and fertilizer dealers to follow the methamphetamine problem. Programs Methamphetamine and the after-effects of some specific security measures to help pre­ and efforts are under way throughout the methamphetamine production are hazardous vent future methamphetamine problems in county to increase community awareness of to both people and the environment, because Barry County: toxic gas leaks, ground contamination, chem­ ical explosions and fires are associated with the meth "cooking" process. Additionally, exposure to the making of meth is extremely dangerous and can lead to serious health risks, injuries, including burns, ’ • • Keep anhydrous tanks in well-lighted and secure areas • Do not leave tanks unattended in fields Department, stated. "The hazards associated as "dump sites" for "meth trash." These dis­ with the production of meth are an immediate carded components are dangerous and pose a threat to the public’s health. As a community, threat if they are touched or handled. recent Other key indicators of methamphetamine production or activity include*. • Unusual activity, usually at night, in Anhydrous ammonia is often a key ingredi­ ‘attempted" anhydrous theft in secluded, remote areas • Suspicious chemical spills and odors (ammonia, ether) Northern Kalamazoo County resulted in the • Discarded starting fluid cans, ether con­ loss of over 60 head of cattle, with another tainers, lithium batteries, plastic bottles with 30-40 cattle sick and injured. Anhydrous unusual residues, plastic hoses, canning jars ammonia can be equally dangerous to humans if it is handled improperly or illegally. • Propane tanks with discoloration or rust near the valve Local law enforcement authorities arc ask­ • Empty containers of cold medicine tablets ing all Barry County residents, especially If ’meth trash” is found, all residents, those invohed in agriculture and farming including fanners, are being warned not to operations, co be aware of suspicious meth- touch or disturb the items and to contact 911 related activity and to report such activity. If or the nearest law enforcement agency imme­ farmers suspect they have been victims of diately. Handling or smelling any of these anhydrous theft, or encounter suspicious toxic bi-products can result in physical activities, they should call 911 or their nearest injuries, chemical burns, and soil and water local law enforcement agency immediately. contamination. This "meth trash” is also con­ Authorities stress that meth cookers are dangerous, often violent and paranoid indi- County Liz Lenz, coordirzkn. • Report all suspicious activities, no matter Additionally, remote fields, wooded areas, ent used to make illegal methamphetamine. A Barry please contact Liz Lenz at 269-945-1387. and roadsides are often used by meth cookers our communities.* the of programs Methamphetamine Prevention Task Force, • Enclose tanks in a fenced area Eric Pessell, director of environmental meth from taking over our lives and ruining For more information about these aware­ • Use tank locks health for the Barry Eaton District Health we must do everything we can do to prevent the meth issue. ness how minor, to local law enforcement collapsed lungs, and even death. as one of the "battleground” counties due to sidered toxic and dangerous. All Barry County residents can keep an eye out for suspicious meth-relaied activities ip Methamphetamine Task Force Dem suffers from amnesia To Ike editor: It seems like Robert E. Dwyet is infected with that dreaded Democrat disease called total amnesia when it comes to Democrat scandals. He slandered House Majority Leader Tun DeLay (who hasn't been charged with any­ thing) while conveniently not mentioning that Democrat House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (DeLay's most vocal critic) was fined last year for illegally funneling money into fellow Democrats' campaign funds in exchange for their vote for her to be minorib leader. Plus, she's being investigated fir ethics violations concerning her junkets to India. The list goes on and on. Democrat U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott was fined $60,000 by ■ federal com for illegally distributing a private tape recording. Other Democrat Reps Norm Dicks of Washington; Bennie Thompson of Mississippi; James E. Clyburn. South Carolina; Neil Abercrombie. Hawaii, all are facing scrutiny for incepting travel paid for by lobbyists. ’ sia? C. Edwards, Kalamazoo UAtatik Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin. Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormeia, regional rep­ resentative. U.S. Congr—i Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Mjchigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013. Lansing, Mich. 43909. phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkhoiz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (AO of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Honor Roll: Cedar Creek Christian School (Fourth academic quarter) (Students must have a 3.3 or higher grade point average for the marking period to qual- Fourth grade: Katie Halliwill, Kayla Fifth grade: ‘Andrea Polley. ‘Kaylee DeMink, Phillip Mishler and Samantha Hoolsema. Sixth grade: ‘Ariel Hayward. Zach Halliwill. Eighth grade: ‘Autumn Polley. Rebecca Zantjer. Ninth grade: ‘Amber Pell, ‘Jon Cross, •Quinn Cook. Tenth grade: Anna Ibbotson. Twelfth grade: Zack Norton. Matt Woolley. • — Denotes all-As. What can we do about gas prices? Last week a gallon of gas cost $2.09. This week a gallon of gas costs as much as $2.35. What do you think is causing this and what if anything can be done about it? The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 PiMutv- Hasting* Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacoba President Frederic Jacoba Vice PimMM Secretary/Trtaairw -NEWSROOMDavid T. foung (Sdta) EWne Ga«t (Asatitanr Edtor) Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Fran Fever man Sharon Collins, Middleville: “I think the continued war in Iraq is affecting oil prices. The best thing we could do would be to find us more oil in the United States.” “I think the higher prices are caused by the government. Perhaps if the administration changes there will be a change in gasoline supply and prices.” “1 think that prices are .raised by the government and greed. People are real­ ly struggling and I don’t know what can be done to help.” ’ Is there a known cure for political amne­ Nycote Mousseau, West Olive: Jessie Borton, Hastings: “This is a real problem. I don’t know what we can do to change. I don't think the government cares." ‘The foreign countries aren't producing enough oil. We need to use more from Alaska and Texas.” “I don’t really know what is causing this prob­ lem. 1 think if people did more car pooling and used public transportation, it might help." Sandra Ponsetto KeHyLloyd Maroe Westover Heather Raed • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • deltasrl ads accepted Monday torough Fnday. B30 t_m. to 530 pjn ScottOmmen Rose Heaton DanBuerge Jonathan Jacote •taaertptton ta* 00 per year tn Berry County S32 per year to acfcnng oounaee $35 per year atoewhere POSTMASTER Send liWn dWiQM to: P.O Boa B HMbnga, Mi 49050-0602 Second Qaaa Poatapa Paid a Heeangt, Mt 49058 �- Thuradw. J<*» 23.2005 - Psge 5 Th. Huangs Bradford White to buy Laars Heating Systems Bradford County Board: Switch to night meetings Two years ago 1 suggested in this column that the Barry County Board of Commissioners join all other local government units and bold all meetings twice a month at night instead of in the morning. Since then 1 have seen no evidence to make tne change my opin­ ion. In fact. I’m even more confident now than ever before in insist­ ing public legislative daytime meetings be eliminated altogether to give the people a better chance to see, hear and speak in the arena of conducting the public's business. The County Board itself should have learned this after having a night meeting at least once in each of the 16 townships over the last couple of years. The commissioners should have noticed that atten­ dance almost always was better for the night meetings than for the daytime affairs. The board deserves praise for including some meetings at night over the last several years, and Commissioner Don Nevins led the but all of them are frankly lame. Here’s a sample: • “We’ve always done it this way." The County Board indeed has met mornings generally since it was established in the early 1970s, when it morphed from the old County Board of Supervisors. Without deviation there is no progress. There comes a time when it’s best to embrace change. This is one of them. • * When we meet in the daytime, we have access to county offi­ cials such as the clerk, treasurer, register of deeds..." The board should have access to these officials at night, too. Cif.y councils and township boards meet at night and their hired hands and elected officials arc required to be present if there is business that involves them. • “We tried meeting nights and not many people showed up any­ way.” Not true. As stated above, more show up at night than in the day I GUESS NOBOb'A IS GO IMG TO EASIER bo WE \ HfcVE to MAKE 1 IT fORTWEM?/ charge last fall for three night sessions at the courthouse. But it’s time because most folks still work daytime hours and don’t want to lose a to make the switch from daytime to prime time total and permanent half day's pay to attend a public meeting. Maybe few from the pub­ Yes. the night-time township meetings largely attracted local town­ lic show up at all, but virtually done are thereaafing mornings ship officials, but most of the people who have showed up at morn­ Though apathy too often rules, if a hot topic develops, with night ing board sessions are county officials or department heads who are meetings you’re giving most of the public a chance to see, hear and required to be there to make presentations. Attendance for the morn­ speak in public. In a democratic system of government, that’s price­ ings have rarely reached double figures, but at night. 10 has been a less. low turnout. • “There is little or no security at the courthouse at night.” In the most recent Tuesday morning meeting of June 14, no one This is an overrated problem easily remedied by the presence of was present except the commissioners. County Administrator one single night public safety officer for one to two hours. Michael Brown, a i ecording secretary and three representatives from Furthermore, the site of a County Bo.vd meeting is not exactly a the media. When time came for the public comment portion of the prime target for criminals. meeting. Board Chairwoman Clare Tripp, noting the deafening . It wasn’t too long ago a "Clean Slate” campaign was launched with silence, merely asked if anyone from the local media had any ques­ great fanfare, and a key part of its proposed “12-step recovery’* plan tions or statements. for better local government was having prime time instead of daytime Ward Weiler, the tenacious government watchdog, is no longer meetings for the County Board. Somehow, that group has grown with us, so it appears those daytime board sessions are doomed to be quiet, and it seems too many noble ideas about reforming local gov­ conducted by the government, for the government and in the presence ernment have been shelved. And it didn’t help when the grandfather of only the government. of watchdogs. Ward Weiler, passed away about a year ago. While it is true that night-time public meetings generally get a tiny Strong voices for reform and better government should not be fraction of what a football game or basketball game would command, silent. The debate about how our government conducts the public’s nevertheless, they give the people the opportunity to see their county, business should continue if we want our republic to remain healthy. city or township government in action if they so wish. Daytime meet­ And the best place to start is to insist yet again that our County ings do nothing of the sort. Because of the time they are held, worka­ Board always meet at night so we have the option of stopping in for day people might have io take time off the job to sit in on a board a visit to see how they're doing. meeting or to make comments or petition for grievances. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics The excuses for the morning meetings have been many and varied. White Corporation has companies that brought new technologies and new offerings to their expanding product line — Niles Steel Tank Co. (manufacturer of large storage vessels) of Niles. Mich. and Aero Environmental, Ltd (manufacturer of oil-powered water heaters and power burners i of Mississauga. Ontario, Canada. "Both have become important success sto­ ries for Bradford White and have benefited as a result of joining the Bradford White fami­ ly," Carnevale said. "Each has added employ­ announced the signing of an agreement to purchase the Laars Heating Systems business from Water Pik Technologies. Inc. Closing is scheduled for Thursday. June 30. “The acquisition is one in a series of focused moves we have made in recent years to continue growth and expand our appeal to the plumbing and HVAC industry,” said A. Robert Carnevale, president and chief execu­ tive officer of Bradford White Corporation. He added that Laarc Heating Systems Company will become a wholly-owned sub­ sidiary of Bradford White. The acquisition includes a manufacturing facility in Rochester, New Hampshire, and a distribution center in Oakville. Ontario, Canada. Bradford White also will open a new Laars Heating Systems sales office and distribution center in the Simi Valley area of California. Company officials said the purchase is regarded as part of a strategic plan that includes diversification within the industry. Bradford White in recent years added two ees and increased their manufacturing capa­ bilities significantly." In the case of Niles Steel Tank, a new, much larger facility was purchased for the current operation and to ensure space for future expansion. Bradford White Corporation is a full line manufacturer of residential, commercial and industrial products for water heating, space beating, combination heating and storage applications. The company is headquartered in Ambler. Pa., and has manufacturing facili­ ties in Middleville, Niles and Mississauga. Bradford White is Barry County’s largest employer, with more than 1.000 employees Delton adopts school budget by Molly Benningfidd J-Ad Graphics Intern The Delton Kellogg Board of Education discussed the proposed 2005-06 budget Monday night, but school board members spent most of the meeting discussing the dif­ ferent sections of the school's policies. Key parts to the rewrite include No. 3800, which deals with fund-raising and the two main types: service vs. sales. There was no absolute decision on how to deal with the issue, but members agreed that a fund-raising calendar would help to avoid conflicts. No. 7600 dealt with retention and promo­ tion of students, an issue that Supc Ron Archer called “emotionally charged." Members sought to find middle ground in the matter, but nothing was decided. The issue of electronic devices (cell phone-, pagers) in ..chool was discussed as No. 8280. It was decided that students could have these devices before and after school, but not during the lunch period. Also taken up (luring the policy rewrite science, social studu-s and math. • Approved a Si25jD00 project to redo both the high school student parking lot and ele­ mentary school parking kx. • Approved a $200,000 compui-r purchase. • Vfored to rebid on middle school lockers. The superintendent said they would be in between Thanksgiving and Christmas. • Approved the athletic restroom project. The school board will pay for supplies, white community members will supply labor. • Recognized board member Paul Hughes for 16 years of dedicated work, from 1989 io 2005. He received a clock from school board members. He is retiring from the board al the end of this month after serving four terms. • Heard of new hires, Brian Hill, a custodi­ an, and Steve Yost, the power school coordi­ was the decision of living an open forum policy, rather than closed. In this way.' any organization (disregarding political and con­ sumer) can put flyers and pamphlets within the school. A tobacco-free initiative was put into place by the members on No. 9300. Members sug­ gested putting tobacco-free signs on fences leading into school areas. In other business Monday night, the school board: • Accepted the resignation of Michael VanBuren from the elementary school assis»*u principal's position. • Approved a 2% increase for teachers’ salaries. • Was given a presentation on Title I from the elementary school. Most kindergartners tested were above grade level on different aspects. • Read a thank you note from State Senator Patricia Birkholz. In the letter she wrote about how she would keep Delton-Kellogg schools in mind when Senate Bill 246 was discussed. • Approved the May bills and the 2004-05 budget amendment. • Heard a MEAP report from middle school principal Brooke Bailey. She said the school made AYP and will now be focusing on increasing scores in all four subjects: English, nator. • Learned of leaves of absences of Kiri DeVries and Lynettc Bristol. • Passed the resolution to adopt the pro­ posed 2005-06 budget. • Passed the resolution for state aid boirowing to avoid potential cash flow problems • Passed the Schools of Choice resolution. • Approved the $192,000 building trades house bid. • Passed the MHSAA membership resolu­ tion. • Recalled staff members Jesse Mayes. Nicole Turner. Sarah Nevins. Sarah Mast. Karmin Bourdo and Trevor Zuidema. •Approved me D05-06 school calendar. • Heard the superintendent’s report from Ron Archer. He up-dated the board on the con­ struction in all three buildings, and said there would be power outages for the remainder of the week, and computer outages continuing through next week. He said right now the construction is on target. He also spoke of the K-16 Coalition Rally that took place June 21 on the Capitol lawn in Lansing. He encour­ aged all to attend. • Named Sue Boehm to the accounting position in the office. She previously worked at the preschool. The next school board meeting will take place on either July 11 or 18. To determine the date, call the school administration after July 1. LaOer* Solw SurfacinS Lakewood supt. search forum set for next Thursday Residents of the Lakewood school district are encouraged to participate in the process of finding a new superintendentt There will be an open forum conducted by Carl Hartman uf the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 30, at the middle school. People are invited to voice their opinion about the crite­ ria to be u*ed in evaluating candidates. Hartman will provide an overview of the search process and give community members a chance to add their input. Hartman suggested people list the three best qualities of Lakewood and the three areas of school district operations they feel need to be examined by the new superintend­ ent. He said people should be. "Looking at public education over the next five years and the current district’s structure, as well as area demographics, what issues will the district face that could impact the educational pro­ Kitchen & Bath Countertops New Construction & Remodeling IRacfat CUigc. on your graduation from Olympia College with honors. We are very proud of you. Phone & Fax 269-945-3633 Ct*: 616291-1924 E4M: IMmemlnM Great New Look Sum & Bacterial naaifnt Doro/d & Renae, Grandpa A Specializing in al phases of your needs. 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Battle Creek, passed away Sunday evening ai Evergreen Manor Nursing Home. ide was bom June 26. 1931 in Brooklyn. New York, the son of Anielk) and Louise (Simile) Insalata and came to the local area in the 1960's and was employed as a technician at Battle Creek Health Systems. Mario is survived by (wo sons. John and Mike and one daughter. Maria Insalata; two brothers. Bob and Nina Insalata; and a spe­ cial nephew. Mark Insalata. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Pastor Bob Zuhl officiating. Interment will be in East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital will be appreciated. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 26A1 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 19050 Pastor. Ste« Ohrnwod. (616) 75g-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 aro; Sunday School 11:0 t»; Sunday Evening Service 6.-00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. ST ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferaon. Father Al Ruaell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 pro; Sunday Masses 8:30 aro. and 11.00 aro; Confession Saturday 3:304:15 p^n. HASTINGS ASSEMBLE W GOD 1674 West Stale Road. Hastings, Mich. 49058 Senior Pastor Rev. Wm. Clayion Garrison. Service Hines: Sunday School 900 am. and 11:00 a.m. A 600 pro (Small groups on 1st and 3rd Sunday nights). Wednesday Dinner 5:45 p.m. Classes. 700 pro WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3115 N Broadway. Hastings, Ml 49058. Rev. Bob Smith Phone 945-2654 Wonhip Services Sunday. 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School. 9:30 aro EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Monter CAurcA of tte MaidMde Aaglicm GmmtnioH." 315 W. Center St (comer of S. Broadway and W. Center St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. ft. Charles P. McCabe [II. Rector. Mr. F. William Voefberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 aro and 10 aro Children’s Chapel and Sunday School at 10 aro Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Tuntn Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Services; 9:45 aro Sunday School Hour, 11.00 a.m. Morning Wonhip Service; 6:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 700 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11O0 a.m.; Evening Service at 600 pro.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 pro. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Summer Hour Sunday Worship 10 aro; P.O. Box 63. Hastings, Ml 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpole. Sunday morning wonhip service 9:45 a. tn. Nursery provid­ ed. Sunday evening "New Begrarnngs" starts at 5:15 with meal, 5:30 adult small group, youth group, kids dub. 6:30 praise service. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men’s group 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5’45. Coming in January, exploorg spiritual gifts Bible study. Church website: counOychapehtmr.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor, Pastor Dm Wood Sc - Aft* Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 aro. Sunday School 'or all ages; 10:45 aro. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 pro.. Evening Service; 700 pro Sc. High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pro. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS, Ladies Bible Studies, Leisure Tune Fellowship and Faithful Men MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADiTTONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E. Mam Street, Middleville, Mich. Rev. ft. Lavery. Pastor. Hone 795-9030. Sunday Maas 8:34 aro. Rnt Friday Holy Hour 5 pro Confantena: 30 minutes before Mass. Rosary Prayer 30 WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH .303 N. Main, P.O. Box 95. V'~*land, Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchippersDeMumer. Sunday Worahip 9:15 aro. • Sunday School lOJOaro ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al RusaeH. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Sunday at 9:30 aro. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website: www. hopetnn.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary Treasurer. Linda Cobb. Office hours, Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sununday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; Sea Shine Praachooi 3 ft 4); Tuesday, Ttanday from 9-11J8 am. 12.O8-U4 pm» Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Mtg. SAINTS ANDREW ft MATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (Irving). Rt Rev. David T. Hartwick Rector Sunday Service Tunes 9:15 sun. Morning Prayer. IL-00 aro. Holy Commun ion. Wednesday 6:00 pro Evening Prayer service. AO services using the traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For more informatioa and Holy Day service times call (269) 795-2370 or dr Rectory 948-9327. Visit our website st http://www.churchaeek/net/chwch/andrewmati/or e­ mail us at rtrevhustwickft yahoo.com. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 aro. Fellowship Tune before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-rilled church. Meeting rt the Maple Leif Grange, Hwy. M­ 66 south c< Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise A Worship 10:30 aro. 600 pro.; Wed. 6:30 pro. Jesus Chib for boys ft girts ages 4-12. Parton David and Rose MacDonald Aa oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616­ 731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623­ 5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 aro. Sunday School for aU ager at 9:45 aro. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. ST. TIMOTHY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 9800 East BC Avcare. Richland. Ml 49083. Phone 269-629-9436. Eucharistic service every Sunday, 9:30 aro. *Thta is my body given far you. Do this in remembrance of me.’ (Luke 22:19 NIV). Come share in the weekly Holy Commmnou - accepting Christ and being untied with Him. mrrendcring our lives to Him so that we may know Hi: ill and walk in His ways. Wa are located in a wooded setting, north of Rkhland on BC Avenue, between M-43 and Gull Lake Drive. All hftirrd GtattiaM are welcome to partici­ pate in the Holy Eucharist We believe that Christianity is a faith of inclusion, not exclusion. Therefore, you don’t have to be an Episcopalian - just a believer. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E State Rd. (Comer of State Rd. and Boltwood Si across from Tom's Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor, Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling & Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121 Nureery provided for all services. Sundae Worship services 8M5 and 11 DO aro Kids for Christ. 1100 aro. Worship Service only far 3 ft4 yr. oida, ft 5 yMdt grade dbraoaed durwtg announcements. Sunday School far all ages IODO aro. with sev­ eral adult elective*. Sunday Evening Service 600 pro TWday: 10.00 aro. SCAMPS (Senior Citizens). Thursday: Senior Adak Coffee Hour. 9:30­ 1 IDO aro Looking atanfc VBS. Troyer Softrt.” Augoot 1-5, 9 239 E. North Street. Hatting* Phone 269-945-9414 Michael Anton. Pastor. Sunday, June 26 800 & IODO am. Holy Communion. Tuesday. June 28 IDO p-m. Overeaten Anonymous, 7.00 pro Evang/Outreach - Social Activities, wecneaaay. June 700 pro Holy Communion HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 900 aro-Noon and 100-300 pro Friday 900 aro-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:30 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 Refreshments. 11 DO Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 aro. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 pro, and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 pro. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 900 aro. Traditional Worship Services; 10:05 aro. Children's Choir; 10:45 aro. Contemporary Worship Services. Nursery care is provided for both services! Visit as online at WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coat* Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Summer Worship 10 .00 aro. No summer Sunday School. Youth activities: call for information. PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Delton. Ml 49046 • 269-671-4193. Pastor. Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 aro; Wonlup Service 11 aro; Sunday Evening Service 6 pro; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 pro. 77ih information on worship service is provided by The Hasting: Banner, the churches and these local baineues: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings ELEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • ’’Prescriptions’’ 118 S. Jefferson -945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hartings. Michigan Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Erik Brinks. Raleigh, NC and Amanda Lynn Tobias. Raleigh. NC. Jason Parnell Soler. Miami. FL and Christina Lee Reed. Middleville. Antonio Dominic Borin. Scottdale. GA and Meghan Elizabeth Kaiser. Scottdale. GA. Thomas Lee Laws Jr. , Nashville and Cheryl Lynn Mead, Nashville. Tad Gene Wychopen II. McAllen. TX and Hannah Lynne Smith, Delton. Keith Thomas Spnngstead, Woodland and Melissa Jane Kowalk, Woodland. Michael Henry Hannan. Hastings and Katie Mae Newton. Hastings. Kenneth Charles Underwood. Hastings and Cristina Lyn Dixon, Hastings. Brett Aller. Newman. Delton and Sarah Kay Kotrba, Plainwell. Matthew John Suhan, Middleville and Amanda Elizabeth Terrell, Middleville. Matthew Lee Mulder, Nashville and Tonya Lyn Dull, Nashville. Keith Howard Metz, Payson. AZ and Jone Marie DuDuis. Nashville. GRAND RAPIDS - Robert W. Cooper Jr., age 66. of Grand Rapids, formerly of Middleville, passed away peacefully sur­ rounded by his loving family on Saturday, June 18, 2005 at home. Mr. Cooper was bom on February 11,1939 in Muskegon, the son of Robert W. and Olive M. (Jewett) Cooper. He was raised in Middleville and attended Thomapple Kellogg Schools, graduating in 1958. He was married to Tai Puni November 24, 1962. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and retired with the rank of TSgt after 22 years of service. When he retired from the Air Force he moved back to Middleville and was employed at Flexfab in the shipping depart­ ment. He wis a member of the First Baptist Church of Middleville and be served his church in various capacities. He was an avid reader, outdoor enthusiast with a special fondness for hunting and fish­ ing. He adorer' all his grandchildren and took great pride and being involved with all their Bekken 5 generations extra school activities. Most of all, he was a caring, loving hus­ band, father, grandfather and enjoyed spend­ ing time with his family and friends. He is survived by Jfts loving wife of 43 years. T* Coopert JRe'tiaughtert, Tauane (John) Horton 'ICalifomia, Back row.deft to right) grandmother, Michele Bekken; great grandmother, Paula Trimmer; mother. Darci Bekken; (from row) great great grandmother, Ada Dennie; Paige Roberta Marie Bekken. (Wayne) Vander Molen of Grand Rapids. Janet Stephens of Grand Rapids; 14 grand­ children; one great granddaughter; sister, Donna Skinner; two brothers. Ron Cooper and Frank Taylor; many nieces, nephews and two special family members, Al Munjoy and Peter and Ann Thomas of Saunderttown, Rhode Island are proud to announce the engagement of theii daughter. Laura Erin to Joseph Paul Edger, son of Bruce and Martha Edger of Delton. Laura and Joe are both graduates of Roger Scholz. Funeral services was held Wednesday, June 22. 2005 at the First Baptist Church of Middleville. Interment Chapel Hill Memorial Hastings High School and Michigan State University. A July 9th wedding is being planned and Gardens, Grand Rapids. In keeping with the Samoan tradition, memorial contributions may be made direct­ ly to the family (Tai Cooper). Arrangements were made Funeral Home, Middleville. by Thomas-Edger will take place in Dixon. Illinois. Beeler Elizabeth (Betty) Braendle \ GENESEO. ILLINOIS - Elizabeth (Betty) Braendle. age 88. passed away Monday. June 20 at Geneseo. Illinois. She was the widow of the late Ken W. Braendle. former publisher of the Freeport News, Clarksville Record and The Mason County Democrat. Havana, Illinois. She was born August 23, 1916. the daughter of Ida (Schultz) and Charles Van Houten who pre­ ceded her in death. Surviving arc her daughter-in-law, Lynn (Koke) Braendle. Virginia Beach. Virginia; grandchildren, Linda Braendle. Parker, Colorado, Bradley Braendle, Virginia Beach. Virginia Mrs. Robert (Tammy) Hennegan, Norfolk, Virginia; step-daughters, Mrs. James (Helena) Riekse, Grand Rapids; Mrs. Richard (Phyllis) Hoffman. Allentown. Pennsylvania; step-sons. Neil F. Braendle, Hastings, and James T. Braendle. Cambridge, Illinois; a niece. Mrs. John (Dorothy Jean) Bray, Lincoln, California, and five great­ Marjorie Ostroth turns 95 Marjorie (Parker) Ostroth will celebrate her 95th birthday with family. She turns 95 on June 29. 2005. Those who wish to send her a card may send them to: 720 W. Bond St, Hastings. MI 49058. McDaniels 4 generations Betty Root, great grandmother, Nashville; Karen McDaniel, grandmother. Cibolo, Ta.; Kenneth McDaniel, father. North Oxford, Ma.; baby. Abby McDaniel. North Oxford, grandchi’dren. A son. Jack E. Braendle and a step-son. K. Whitney Braendle. also preceded her in Ma. death. Graveside services and burial will be held at a later date at Clarksville cemetery. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 Delton Farmer’s Thalers to celebrate 60th wedding anniversary Norval and Norma (Yoder) Thaler will cel­ ebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house on July 10. 2005 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Hastings Country Club. They were married on July 10. 1945 in Laredo. Texas and have lived in the Freeport/Hastings area their entire lives. Their children and spouses are Linda (Joe) Alberding and Sue (John) Biermacher. They have three grand­ children and five great-grandchildren. No gifts, please. Market is open every Saturday The Delton Area Fanners Market will be open every Saturday through October from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. behind the Detton District Library or at the Elementary School parking lot. Any area gardening enthusiasts interested in selling their vegetables, fntits, nuts, flow­ ers. plants or herbs are encouraged to register with the market manager prior to Satuiday. For more information, call 269-623-8151 or 269-623-6742. �The 23. 2005 • r rax iHastings iya Banner uw U ran — Thursday. i f iv m>ay. June uwx — Page r-ayc 7i 0 Walkers raise over $14,000 for Alpha Women’s Center by Helen Mndry in the lives of families in the Barry County Staff Writer Community. Stop three was at the Barry Walkers gathered at Fish Hatcher) Park in County Courthouse. Walkers were asked to Hastings Saturday to raise money for the pray for pro-life lawmakers. Stop four was al LX)Yr Kyler Joseph Sanders, bom at Pennock Alpha Women’s Center. The 127 participants the Alpha Women's Center, where walkers Hospital on May 29 at 10:18 p.m. Weighing 7 raised $14,106. lbs. 30 ozs. and 20 inches long. Proud parents are Joseph and Tammi Sanders of Hastings. He was welcomed home by brother, Zachary and sister, EmmaLee. GIRL, Liberty Jane Hess, bom al Carle Hospital. Illinois, on May 26, 2005 at 10:33 a.m. to Jack! Mann and Kyle Hess of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, Keegan Joseph bom in Greensboro. North Carolina on May 11. 2005 to Kyle and Bonnie Trahan of Oak Ridge, North Carolina. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. Keegan was welcomed home by big brother. Sullivan. Proud grandparents are Mike and Lynne Trahan. Marie, GIRL, Tess at bom Spectrum­ prayed that God would keep workers focused Joining the walkers were nine clergy mem­ on effectively serving Him. Stop five was on bers. including Steve Reid of Love Inc.. Dan the comer of Grand and Michigan, where Graybill of Hastings Free Methodist. Clayton there were prayers that young women would Garrison from the Assembly of God, Tony practice sexual integrity. Stop six was at Sikora of Good Shepherd Lutheran. Bob Central Elementary, where walkers Smith of Welcome Corners Methodist. Frank that Snyder of First Baptist Middleville. Richard and school. prayed students be taught abstinence al home Moore of Hope United Methodist Church, The last stop was back at Fish Hatchery Carla Smith of Thomapplc Valley Church and Park, where walkers prayed that workers at Gary Newton of Living Waters Church. Planned Parenthood receive enlightenment The two-mile route included seven stops, and repentance. where the walkers were asked to pray. Slop Businesses that supported the walk were one was at Pennock Hospital Walkers were Adrounie House Bed and Breakfast, Barlow asked to pray that the hospital would contin­ Florist ue to not perform abortions. Stop two was at Cleaners. County Seat. Mexican Connection. and Christian Bookstore. Bell the First Presbyterian Church on Broadway, Ponderosa. Richie and Associates, Richie's where walkers prayed that people would see Coffee Shop. State Grounds. Big Boy. Tom's abortion, sexual integrity and post abortion Market. WCG FM 91.3 and Wendy's. syndrome as issues that need to be addressed Makayla, Caitfyn and Rein Pranger are ready to start the walk. Downtown on April 20, 2005 at 1:52 p.m. to Jason mJ Kara Griffith of Lyons. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 inches long. Grandparents •re Jack and Jennifer Griffith, of Sand Creek, and Gordon and Pat Endsley, of Hastings. GIRL, Kaitlin Kay, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 25, 2005 at 7:25 p.m. to Billy and Andrea Lampart of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 1/2 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Erika Pearl, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 27, 2005 at 3:48 p.m. to Karen Baughman and Gary Smith of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 3 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Tessa Jean, bom at Pennock Hospital ■ on May 26.2005 at 10X13 p.m. to George and bi. I i 1/2 ozi. and 18 inches long. GIRL, Fatima-Jacqueline, bom at Pecnock Hospital on May 27, 2005 at 3:10 p.m. to Rafael-Nbri Villa and Angelica Campos Reyes of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 11J ozs. and 21 inches long. bora Robert, BOY, Kenneth Pennock Hospital on June 1,2005 at 2:15 p.m. to Lisa Nash and Ken of Simon Middleville. Titus and Blake Poortenga stop at the court house and pray with Pastor Tony Sikora from Good Shepherd Lutheran. - Weighing 6 lbs. 3 1/2 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches BOY, Cameron Michael Danks, bom at Ml Hospital onttay 25. 2005 at 4:04 p.m. to Heidi Ogden and Jordan Danks of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and 22 inch- BOY, Conor Gregory The Alpha Women’s Center walkers head for the Barry County Court House. McKee, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 27, 2005 at 8:19 a m. to Patrick McKee of Emily and Hastings. Wcighir g 8 lbs. 9 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Christian Daniel, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 1, 2005 at 6:43 p.m. to Darcie and Darrick Owen of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Alexandra Faith, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 3. 2005 at 11:35 a.m. to Jeremy and Nicole Sayer or Sunfield. Weighing 9 lbs. 4 1/2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Blake Isaac, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 3, 2005 at 2:22 p.m to Leon Madden and Jamie Vreugdc of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 11.5 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Benjamin Edward, bom at Pennock Clayton and Debbie Garrison from Hastings Assembly of God lead the prayers in front of the First Presbyterian Church. Hospital on June 4, 2005 at 12:51 a.m. to John and Christina Slachter of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Marcus Elden, bom at 8teensma Plumbing Service run daily for your convenience Pennock Hospital on June 3, 2005 at 4:42 p.m. to Corie Rogers of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 13 ozs. and 21 inches long. Michael Garrison (from left), Emma Shute and Haleigh Pool get their balloons from Jane Pool. BOY, Jiyvin Jay, bom at Pennock Hospital at Shannon Marie Lewis on June 3, 2005 at 12:25 p.m. to Jennifer are invited to a graduation Purdum and John Benedict of Barry County. OPEN HOUSE on 795-7495 Your parts Sunday, Jun® 26* Weighing 5 lbs. 5 1/2 ozs. and 19 inches long. GUERNSEY 120.00 OFF COMPLETE NTEJOOR A EXTERIOR Musk, Art Hop set this weekend at State Grounds - Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant Removes - Fine scratches,road grime & oxidation both the Art Hop and two bands. “The Drive" and “Happy Hour" will be at 843 E. South Street 1510 STAR SCHOOL I©. 338 N. Grove St. • Delton, MI 49046 fOf 2S9 / 945-5607 Fourth of July Specials! VJSRRID The following evening, Saturday. June 24, Amanda Rae from Grand Rapids will per­ form in her first visit to State Grounds. She plays an acoustic rock set. All music begins at 8 p.m. There is no cover charge, but a one drink minimum. GOLF COURSE Adult Foster Care * Loving Care ’ Reasonable Rates (269) 948-9842 (616)623-4058 1-877-244-5520 __________ Web Site uuu chappkrtahy com 13.3 ACRES Saturday, Sunday • Monday, July 2nd, 3rd A 4th 18 Holes witti Cart playing together, beginning at 8 p.m. These are two great rock bands that have been here before. LAKE - Sffti far ritermt flritfiff HASTINGS DETAIL The State Grounds coffee house in down­ town Hastings Friday evening will be host for or ours *28°° S Holaa with Cart...............*15°° Bill Hek a Card to recahro a 5% to 25% discount! Mulberry Fore ' This property has plenty to offer, wildlife, beautiful mature trees and your (517) 852-0760 • 1-800-450-0760 !• own space. $84,900. Call Tracy Baker. 217-2078. Chapple Realty. 269-6234058. • B icl �Page 8 - Thursday. June 23. 2005 - The Hastings Banner The Alumni Day is scheduled for Saturday The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be in arrangement. Ils sign says Sc. Thomas the with the Freight House open to visitors. Many town at Fellowship Hall Monday. June 27, items are on exhibit in the school room. Most starting at noon. Yooper. Change is constant as one approaches Ionia. The new Meijer store is set to open in have been stored ever since the junior high Art in the Park is coming Saturday, July 2. was vacated. The trophy cases again have the There will be more than 100 craft booths. awards for all sports. Two doors in the school Entertainers will include singer Homer Jones, room are originals from the Third Avenue building. Again, the big frames that hung In Harvest the hallways will be on exhibit. For the sec­ Josh Rose. ond year, alumni books will be for sale, hold­ mid-July. It is south of the existing store and extends farther east. The current store is to be the razed. Nothing is to be moved from the old Nowhere Band. Center Stage dancers and store to the new, so there will be even greater bargains on the current merchandise as the Community Praise Band, Last Wednesday. June 15, members of the Bashing boy Dear Annie: I do maintenance work at a local elementary school and supervise in the cafeteria. I love children, but there is one kindergartner who has been physically abu­ sive toward me. I told him and his teacher that days go by. Next south is the Kmart store and yet farther south is the huge new Wal-Mart if this boy ever hits me again, I would knock press too hard and always back off quickly if the demons out of him. His teacher made him given the impression my advances are unwel­ store which extends as far south as Sprague Road. The Benedict house still stands, but apologize. come. 1 know that 1 am a little weird and shy, That is not the first time I've had a run-in but I figured over time I would find a girl who ing all the known pictures from the graduat­ Ionia County ing classes from the start of the school Association of Retired School Personnel through 1963. The building will be open from (MARSP) were well entertained by the 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. This is open to the public, Montcalm Montcalm likely-il loo will be removed, as have the other with this boy. He has stomped on my foot and appreciates who I am. I don't think it’s a good not just Lake Odessa High School alumni. Community College. Miriam Zimmerman of Benedict buildings. On the comer north at threatened to hit me numerous times. I told idea to change my personality just to be what Also on Saturday, several of the individual Carson City is president of the Montcalm Tuttle Road, a new Walgreen drug store is the principal and the office secretary, so that someone else likes, although I am willing to classes will have mid-day events. group. She is a former Lakewood teacher in open and busy. It replaces two homes which there would be a report that this boy is mean. make compromises. The public also will have additional time to view the school exhibits Sunday from 5 to 8 the Woodland building. Her husband, Austin, were on that comer. With McCord's Market I was going to tell his mother the next time I have decided to just stop trying. I really taught in Maple Valley and in the Lake Odessa on the northeast, a gas station on the southeast she came to the school, but felt it was not my wanted to find someone to care about, but I p.m. Come and join the others for a view of Junior building before their move to his home can't take the hurt anymore. Am I crazy? community. former and house or two left on the southwest yet remaining on what was once a residential cor­ place to do so. school nostalgia. Montcalm Community College instructor and ner. a whole line of fast food places lines the dren, and I am afraid one day he may bring a Dear Alaska: You're not crazy, out you are administrator told the assembly about how highway to the Meijer entrance along with a gun to school and hurt someone. Something too young to give up. If yuu have a quirky needs to be done for everyone's protection. personality, it's more difficult to find someone There was extensive coverage in Monday’s daily newspapers for the B-93 Birthday Bash Michigan chapter of the equivalent Following at lunch, a This boy is always picking on other chil­ the Heritage Village came to be with gifts, branch bank. Likewise, the east side of the Bulling, public safety officer In the city of first of a rural school building and then a suc­ highway in Orange Township has a similar Ionia was shown on TV several times cession of other structures such as the Sidney buildup but with buildings less massive than explaining the traffic routes. When this event Township Hall, equipment of a Stanton dairy, the three big stores. The cast side has mostly was held some years ago. all the traffic came the McBride depot and many others. They auto-related businesses such as tires, motor­ by way of 1-96 and M-66. At times traffic was were given so many hats, they used an addi­ cycles. Herbruck's Chickcry is the major busi­ backed up all the way from the fairgrounds to tion to another structure moved to the premis­ ness in the agricultural field South of the the freeway. This time no exits were allowed es as a millinery shop A house is outfitted as a doctor’s residence with his examination freeway at the Portland Road comer one can hardly count the number of bams which room in the front of the house. Gift of a print­ house laying hens. The latest bams are built ing press prompted building a print shop. with raised caves to accommodate the huge right to report this. If it happens again, please held on the Ionia Free Fairgrounds. David from 1-96 to M-66. rather, the traffic from the west was routed off at the Clarksville exit, then north to Saranac and east to the fair­ What should I do. and how much abuse who suits you, and fishing in a small pond should I take from this boy? I do not want to compounds the problem. You aren't meeting lose my job over this. - Troubled in Virginia enough women. /.Iso, keep in mind that some Dear Troubled: It is not unusual for a child people arc late bloomers, and things might be in kindergarten to have some self-control issues. Nonetheless, you should not have to worry about getting hit or having your feet stomped on, even by a 5-year-old. You were grounds and a nonh parking lot. Other routes Another gift was a log cabin from Crystal. fans which exhaust the air from the interiors. do not threaten the child. Inform the principal used two other parking areas and M-66 was Every spring and fall, hundreds of school This is quite a sight also from the 1-96 free­ that the boy continues to be abusive, and left for normal north/south traffic. There were children make visits to the Village. Volunteer way. insist that lie be supervised in your presence thousands in attendance at the Sunday event. guides are stationed at each building to be The stretch of Portland Road from M-66 to This event also was on Saturday. Vicky interpreters. Newest on the campus is a Jordan Lake Highway is being rebuilt. It is Schultz was quoted as she gave free mini­ church built with new materials by an inter­ closed to through traffic and only residents on manicures to “Bash-goers.’’ She is owner of ested engineer, not even from the county. It is that three mile stretch are to use it, plus all the Designer Nail Design In Lake Odessa. typical of an early church with its simple daily traffic wnich goes to the Hennery Health Line by Scott B. Brasseur. M.D. • • • and that his parents be notified immediately. The boy may need professional help. Tiresome timeout Dear Annie: I am fortunate to be a stay-at- Williams and his "Birds of Prey" from the home mom with two small children. For some Outdoor Discovery Center at the Village Hall extra money, I agreed to take care of the baby at 1 p.m. July 14. of a friend. A recent obituary in the State Journal was The problem is that ’Patty' often picks up IOO5 West Green Street for Willard "Bill' Friz of Keller, Texas. Mr. her child 40 minutes late, and once she final­ Hastings. Michigan 49O5M Friz was a retired lieutenant colonel in the ly gets here, she stays and visits for another 1 •iophonr. 269 945 2 11!) Army, former educator and coach. He served half-hour. I have tried leaving th$ room or Internal Medic.nr In the role of coacIVeducator at Sunfield, St. ANTIBIOTICS with serving 1942-46 during World War 11 and again during the Korean Conflict. Possibly some readers remember this gentle­ man from his Sunfield years. He had reached I went to see my doctor to get some antibiotics for my cold. He said they would not work and that I would get better anyway. I thought you had to take antibiotics to get better. One of the wonders of modem medicine has been the discovery of antibiotics. With them, medicine has been able to cure illnesses that before were fatai. Properly used, antibiotics can cure serious and life-threatening illnesses. There are some serious misconceptions about antibiotics which could harm or even kill you if you are not aware of them. The first misconception is that you need an antibiotic to get well. Antibiotics are chemicals that slow or kill ttte growth of bacteria but do not affect viruses, parasites or fungal infections. They also do not affect illnesses that look like infections but are actually caused by some other process such as allergies. Another myth is that antibiotics will always help you. In fact, some people can develop severe reactions to antibiotics that had formerly helped them. Another misconception is that if you feel better, you can stop a taking the antibiotic after a couple of days. Antibiotics will actually only kill off a percentage of the bacteria that are susceptible to the medication with every dose, if you stop taking the antibiotic after a few days, there are still a fair number of the bacteria left that will begin to grow again and cause another infection. Worse yet, the bacteria that cause this second infection are those bacteria that were able to resist the first few doses of antibiotics that you took and therefore will be of moie difficult infection to treat. Antibiotics are like knives. They can be marvelous tools if used properly; they can also cause harm if misused. Give them the respect they deserve. See your doctor for a proper diagnosis before using an antibiotic. Take your antibiotics exactly as prescribed, for as long as prescribed. Never share your antibiotics; your doctor will have given you the exact amount for your size, age, weight, and illness. age 94. At Hudsonville. Gertrude Schipper, age 89. rid of her. I enjoy caring for Patty's baby, but I also enjoy spending time with my family. Please tell me a polite way to ask her to leave. Tired of Company Dear Tired: Patty is using your house as a time-out spot before going home, and she David Schipper of Jackson Road. Two weeks may xx realize she is imposing. Be more ago. wife Elaine Schippefs father died. direct When Patty drops off her child in the Lakewood band members were slated to morning, remind her what time to return. return Monday night from a few days in New York City. They went by chartered When she comes back, pick up the baby and walk to the door, saying with a smile, "Sorry, I don’t have time to chat. I'll see you tomor­ row." Open the door, hand her the child, and with youth horse racing Monday brings the dog show. On Tuesday the midway opens and close the door behind them. She will stop tak­ the fair parade comes at 6 p.m. The Fair ting it ing advantage of you when you stop permit­ Board is this year's host at the grand marshal reception to be held at 7 p.m. in Fellowship Hall Both heavy and light horse pulling are to be held Tuesday and Wednesday will fea­ ture harness racing and tractor pulling. Fortune sharing Dear Annie: Yesterday, my mother treated alley project is most welcome. All me to a trip to a casino, plus lunch, like she the downtown alleys have been paved except those that have had rather recent repair. This did last year. The trip cost $99. While I was The is especially good news for library patrons who have had to dodge big potholes immedi­ ately behind the library and lesser spots north between the library and First Street. Along the way. if the owners so desired (and paid) they did other work. The antique mall had its entire parking area paved. playing slots, I hit a jackpot for $938. Before the money was even in my hand. Mom asked me to repay her for the trip. This exchange took the wind right out of my sails. I admit I was petty and handed my mother a $100 bill and made her give me back a dollar. The next day, when I told Mom how deflated I'd felt, she gave me a tirade on all the money she's spent on me my entire life Rec vehicle parking hearing is Tuesday and all the things she's treated me to. I say she treated me to the day and she was wrong to ask for her money back. What do you say? - Angry in New York Dear Angry: We agree that it isn't a "treat" The Middleville Village Council’s public if you have to pay back the cost of the trip. hearing on mine.' changes to the recreational However, it sounds to us as if Mom treats you vehicle parking ordinance has been sched­ regularly, and it would have been nice if you uled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 28. The regular had offered - willingly and gratefully -- to meeting will follow at 7. give her a portion of your winnings as a way All those who signed in with their names of saying "thank you." Of course, it would and addresses at two previous meetings will have been better if Mom had given you the receive letters announcing the meeting. opportunity to make the gesture, before At least one resident has questioned setting demanding that you do so. the time one hour earlier than the regular meeting time. Village President Lon Myers explained that to make sure there would be A recent letter to the editor in the Sun & News asked why a committee meeting to dis­ cus this rule change was set at 6 p.m. The answer is that the times of committee meet­ ings. while open to the public, are set by the members of the committee. Trustee Bill Nesbitt said he was supporting the ordinance as it was written, with only a few editing changes. First, go over those previous "truthful rejections” and decide if any of them provid­ ed some constructive criticism. Then ask your best friends and close family members to cri­ tique your appearance, hygiene, personality, approach, conversation, everything. You also might consider using a reputable Internet dat­ ing service that offers a wider pool of poten­ tial girlfriends, allowing one to get to know tionship. Good luck. Dental dilemma Dear Annie: My husband will not see a dentist. We have been married for 25 yean, and in that time, be has seen a dentist only once. 20 years ago. when be broke a tooth. He gargles with Listerine every morning and night, and flosses religiously. He says tMt is goodenough. Vi rfliw My husband regularly sees an eye doctor and has his internist give him a thorough physical every year. If I raise the subject of going to the dentist, be gets quite belligerent Maybe if he sees a good enough reason in your column, he'll change his mind. — Bewildered in Thousand Oaks. Calif. Dear Bewildered: Many people have a phobia of dentists, even though today, den­ tists are knowledgeable about anxiety, offer­ ing relaxation techniques, audio headphones and sedatives for the more reluctant cases. Your husband also should be aware that gum disease is linked to heart disease. Neglecting dental care could lead to consequences more dire than morning breath. ADL analysis Deal Annie: I read the letter from "Grossed-Out Grandchild," whose parents send overly detailed e-mails about her grand­ mother’s medical status. You said her parents, as caregivers, probably found this to be a form of emotional support. I have several years' experience working with long-term care and assisted living. While the information you provided is on the right track. I believe the details provided about Grama's "Activities of Daily Living" (ADL*, as they arc known in health care circles) are a cry for help. Those parents want the family to recognize how much work even spry Grama is and arc hoping someone will step in to cany some of the burden. Caring for family members at home can become overwhelming, and the health and safety of the loved one can be jeopardized by not getting help soon enough. - Kale in Louisvilk, Ky. Dear Kate: You may be right, and we hope other family members will step up to the plate and offer assistance. Thanks for your expert­ ise. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marry Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail Loser’s pickins' lean enough time for people to speak and to keep the regular meeting from going overly long. Scott Brasseur. M.D. is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician for medical advise before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. telling her I have to go out, but nothing gets died on June 18. One of her surviving sons is bus. The Lake Odessa Fair starts on Sunday better for you down the road. you fairly well before committing to a rela­ owned by Herbucks. The Clarksville Library will be host Travis Johns. Holt. Battle Creek Lakeview, along What should I do? - Giving Up in Ala«ki Dear Annie: I'm a 23-year-old male and live in a state with a low women-to-men ratio. My problem is that I have a very hard time dealing with girls. I've been rejected too many times to count. I can approach them with no problem, but I somehow manage to mess it up along the way. I have heard some real truthful rejections, but at this point. I've heard so many that I can only assume there must be something horribly wrong with me. I have tried many different tactics. I don't your questions to r.nniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and readfeatures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE, INC. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 23. 2005 — Page 9 Financial Remembering our local heroes By Joyce Wrinbrecht Sixty years ago this muath I was 7 years old, when news came to Lake Odessa that the war was over. Every person for mites came into town that night, as I remember the largest celebration I had ever seen in my young life. 1 will never forget the boms blowing, fire­ works. shot guns shooting in the air all night long. The next day I wanted to make some more noise. Firecrackers making a bang gave me a thrill, but I didn’t have any, so I experiment* ed with kitchen matches. I put the bead of the match held with large pliers on the sidewalk and hit it with a hammer. It would make a large pop or bang so I continued to do this up and down our neighborhood, leaving bum marks on the sidewalks. Old ladies would come out of their homes and scold me for making a mess and leaving marks u$i the side­ walks. I would pick up my match slicks and move on around the block on Second Ave. I then ended up next to the United Brethren. Church on the comer of 1st Street and 2nd Ave. By now I had two handfuls of burnt matches. I sat down next to a utility pole and there was a small hole so 1 got the idea to get rid of the match sticks. I had one good match left so I set the matches on fire, next thing I knew the utility pole was on fire. I was scared to death, we lived two bouses north. I ran fast and told my sister Laura that someone had set the poll on fire end I needed a pail of water She said “Glenn, you better run fast and you can’t play with matches any more!" And I agreed. My name is Glen Desgrange». my sister Laura Haney, who passed away kept a World War II scrapbook of news clippings of our local sons and daughters. 1 thought it would be nice to honor these heroes. I apologize for anyone who may be left out as I am using her own scrapbook for my research. Howard Adbdt - 24, killed in action. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Adzit of North Odessa received word of their son's death. He was serving in armed forces in Western Europe. Enlisted Oct. 10.1941 died eight weeks later. Victor Coulson - Mr. and Mrs. Charles son Date is at home. The boys in service are: CpL Dardd Cunningham, age 22, entered the service from Ionia, Feb. 6. 1943. He trained at Fl Leonard Wood, Mo. in the med­ ical corps - then went to England where he remained until D-Day. He was in the Normandy invasion on D-Day plus one. on his way to Germany. He was in Paris, France and Brussels, Belgium. On Christmas Day, J 944, he moved into Germany and was about 30 miles from Berlin on V-E Day, when he was moved back to Rheims, France, where he expects to stay in a medical depot for the next six months. Dareld married the former Rosie Fenstemaker. They have a son, Charles, age 22 months old, whom his father hasn't seen since since he was three months old. Pvt. Arnold Cunningham - enlisted in the Marines on Sept. 2,1943. He trained in San Diego. CA until Dec. 23, 1943, when he left for the Hawaiian Islands where he stayed until June 1944. He is in the Searchlight Dept, of the 16th A.A. Artillery and has taken part in three battles. On June 7. he was in Okinawa. PvL Ronata Cunningham - age 20. twin to Arnold, entered the service March 8,1945. From Ionia, be was sent to Ft. Sheridan. Ill. He is dow training at Camp Wheeler, Ga. in the infantry. PvL Marshall Bever was killed in Germany on Jan. 18. He was serving with General Patton's third army. He leaves wife, Narma Aves Bever; two small daughters. Barbara and Arlene; parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Bever, a brother. Dean Bever, who of Edward Jones and Co. Shop Around for Low-fee Variable Annuity It's hard to save too much for retire­ ment. So. if you can afford to contribute the maximum amounts to your IRA and your 40I(k), and you still have money left to invest, you might go searching for another good retirement-savings vehicle. And you won't have to search hard before you find a variable annuity. Annuities are long-term investments designed to pro­ vide tax-deferred savings and an income stream for retirement. However, you might have been dis­ suaded from investing in this vehicle because of two key factors: high annual fees and lack of liquidity. But if you're willing to do some comparison shopping, you can find a lower-fee, more liquid ver­ sion of the variable annuity - and when you do, your efforts may be rewarded. Before we explore the issues of fees and liquidity, however, let's see what ben­ efits a variable annuity can offer you: ♦ Tax-deferred earnings - Wten you purchase a variable annuity, you place your money in various sub-accounts that can be made up of stocks, bonds and other securities. You choose how to allo­ cate your investment dollars, based on your risk tolerance and time horizon, and your earnings grow tax-deferred until you begin taking withdrawals. (Keep in mind, though, that this investment is called "variable* for a reason, your account bal­ ance will fluctuate along with the finan­ cial markets.) • Lifetime income stream - You can structure your variable annuity so that it will provide you with an income stream that you can't outlive. * High contribution limits - You can invest far more money to a variable annu­ ity than you can to an IRA or your 401 (k). paying ability of the insurance company that issued the annuity. The "A-share" option As you can see. a variable annuity offers some attractive features. But some annuities will charge you high fees for these benefits. When you add up the 'insurance charges.' asset-management STOCKS The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. 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The more you invest, the lower the up-front sales charge may be. To ensure you are charged the lowest sales charge vov arc eligible for. be sure to ask your invest­ ment professional whether any of your current investments qualify as related accounts for breakpoint purposes. You'll typically get foe greatest benefit from an A-share annuity if you hold it for at least seven years; at that point, your fee sav­ ings usually compensate you for the high­ er initial sales charge. And the seven-year wait is not really a hardship, because variable annuities arc unquestionably long-term investment vehicles. You should hold onto a v viable annuity king enough to give the invest­ ments a chance to grow, and to overcome any 'down* periods that may occur is a result of market slumps. has been wounded twice while serving in Belgium. There are also two sisters Catherine Don't rush yourself and Lois Hathome. Variable annuities - even the ones with SgL Carol E. GoodseU- age 28. of Lake Odessa, member of the 5th Army under lower fees - are not for everyone. Vanable General Mark Clark in Italy has been kilted in annuities fluctuate in value, which means Gold $436.70 +$11.70 action. His mother. Alice Goodsell, was not in you may get back less than your original Silver $729 +$.03 Lake Odessa to receive the telegram because Low Jones AvereQe 10599.67 +$52.10 value. And withdrawals before the age of she was in Norfolk, Va. to see her ocher son, — Volume on NYSE 1.38 59 1/2 may be subject to a 10 percent IRS Lawrence Goodsell. Besides his mother and penalty and income taxes on earnings. brother, he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. fees and, in some cases, surrender fees Before making any purchase decisions, Edna Gilliland and Mrs. Joe English. (called 'contingent deferred sales consult with your financial professional S/Sgt. Edser Haney - age 24, son of Mr. Coulson were not notified by the War charges'), you might find that some vari­ to make sure that a variable annuity is Department that their son was killed in action and Mrs. Edward Haney has been missing in * Guaranteed death benefit - Your ben­ able annuities are just too expensive, rel­ right for you. action since March 29. He enlisted Jan. 20. Aug. 19. He graduated from Lake Odessa in eficiary is assured of a minimum guaran­ ative to their hoped-for return. Plus, the This entire site Copyright © 2005 1943. He was on a bombing mission in 1940. He entered the service in February teed death benefit, based on the claims­ Europe. His parents were informed. His sister surrender fees can take away liquidity by Edward Jones 1942 and went overseas in 1943. He served is Mrs. Roy Erb. \-.with General Patton's 3rd mechanized S/SgL Glendon E. Catt - son of Mr. and armored division. He is survived by his par­ ents. sister Patricia and grandfather Ormal Mrs. Orvin Catt, was wounded/sbot down and Baxter. crash landed at sea, but not Seaman 1st Clan Boron C. Daniels * before he shot down five German Lake Odessa sailor drowned in Britain Aug. planes in a 35- minute battle Aug. 25. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Daniels 26. Catt received soldier's medal, of Lake Odessa, received a telegram stating air medal with seven oak leaf he had drowned in the line of duty and that he clusters, and the Purple Heart. was buried in England at the American LL Owen Richards McCaul Military CrnWrry of Lake Odessa, shot do vn a IL Owen McCaul - son of Mr. and Mrs. Japanese fighter plane high over Anthony L. McCaul of Lake Odessa died in Saipan Island. McCaul is with action. He won his wings at Luke Field. the 7th Air Force. Arizona in the spring of 1943. He was killed T/4 Estte V. King - was kilted on Nov. 27. His widow is the former Norma in action Jan. 22, 1945. His par­ Families that could go anywhere, count on Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Dr. Morris Brown. Shoemaker. ents. Rev. and Mrs. F.W. King, Fo. John Monasmith - age 22, was killed received a message from the War in France March 13, 1944. He was an Air “As a retired Dentist, I know what it takes to provide quality healthcare, you must first truly care for people and take the time Deparu^ent stating he was killed Force transport pilot. Woodland High School in action in Luxembourg. He to really listen to them as good communication is very important. That’s the personal care we expect and get every time from pupils conducted their 7th War Loan Drive in served in the medical department rite people at Pennock. his memory, with the seventh grade leading in of General Parton's 3rd Army. sales, which totaled $10,292 for all grades. His father was a United Brethren Dr. Brasseur and the entire team at Pennock take the time to listen and to care for us not just as patients, but as friends and Lt Gaylord E. Flory - Son of Bertha minister. He is survived by his neighbors. We liked Pennock so much, we moved into Pennock Village, which is right next door, and enjoy living there! Flory, lost his right teg and his right arm when parents and bror’iCT. Theron. be and two companions stepped on a land Rex Branch - was promoted to mine in New Guinea. His two companions Captain at an Army base in the Find out how Pennock Health Services can be your family’s part­ were both killed. West Indies. He is a graduate of ner for personal, professional, progressive care. To learn more or Pvt Louis Jack Lambert - age 21. para­ Lake Odessa and Olivet College. to find a Pennock affiliated physician, call us at (269) 945-1749. trooper, son of Clare Lambert of Lake He enlisted in June 1942. Odessa, has been missing in action in France Walter A. Reed Jr. - son of since June 6, according to a War Department Mr. and Mrs. Walter Reed, has telegram. Jack graduated with his twin sister been awarded silver wings of the Jean in Lake Odessa in 1941. He entered the Army Air Force. service Dec. 28. 1942. He was a prisoner of 1st LL Robert Bisbop - a war. Marine was kilted in action Jan. Lee Benn't - son of F.E Berndt, an avia­ 17. 1944. His plane was hit over tion cadet served eight months in Alaska with Rabaul, New Britain. He gradu­ the army, and then transferred to the Air ated from Sunfield and was a senior at Michigan State College, PvL Glenn Kime - son of Mr. and Mrs. when he enlisted Aug. 1, 1941. Emery Kime of Clarksville was wounded in His parents arc Mr. and Mrs. action in Prance. Pvt Kime who entered the Ward Bishop; a son, Robert Jr.; a service before Pearl Harbor went overseas brother, Jex Mawrey; and two April 3. sisters. Can George Alterding F-1C - son of Mr. Betty June Aldrich - of Lake and Mrs. Arthur Allerding - assigned to the Odessa has reported for duty at Seabee branch of the U.S. Navy. He received Great Lakes Training Station. She is the daughter of Mrs. Fred training at Camp Perry, Williamsburg, Va.; also Camp Endicott, Rl; and then to Smith and has a brother. Sgt. --------- L- -------------------------------California. He went to Port Hueneme from Woodrow Aldrich, who has been At Pennock, Personal Care is more than a Promise. It’s Our Pledge... where he left for duty in the Pacific area Feb. 20, 1944. Carl has received three promotions since entering service and now has the rating of fireman first class. Carl was first stationed at Pearl Harbor - then on Marshall Island and the isle of Tinian, one of the Mariana group. Corp. Maurice J. Story - age 28. was kilted in action in Germany, April 4. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. James Story and assist­ ed his father on the farm until entering the army November 1942. Besides his parents, he is survived by his wife and 17 month-old daughter, Marian - one brother, Pvt. Max Story serving in England and a sister, Mrs. Ned Boucker. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Cunningham of Lake Odessa have two sons in service - a fourth Dr. Morris and Nita Brown, Pennock Village, Hastings in the Marines since 1939. Augusta W. Jackson, age 58, a retired Campbell Township resi­ dent passed away Sunday after receiving the message from the Pennock War Department that his son. Corp. Harold Jackson, had been missing since Nov. 21. Corp. Jackson was with the Army in New Guinea. He entered the service in May 1941 and was sent to Australia last spring. Harold has nine siblings Homer, Carl, Rita. Bertha, Grace, Janet, Esta, Marie and HEALTH RVICES professions1. Pro«rwsiv( . rP’rtneti See TIME TO TIME, next page Pennock Partner, Scott Brasseur, M.D., Internal Medicine in PetS° ’ 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings • WWW.PENNOCKHEALTH.COM 09542427 �Page 10 - Thursday. June 23, 2005 - The Hastings Banner Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECT HR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY A <FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This eale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the Md amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Merest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael Baird, a married man aka Michael D. Baird and Rebecca Baird, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc as nominee for Lends', Mortgagee, dated January 9. 2004, and recorded on January 15, 2004 in instru­ ment 1120618. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Fwe Hundred Thirty-One And 29/100 DoHars ($147,531.29). including interest at 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage end the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on July 7. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4, and the South 1/2 of Lot 2, and the North 1/2 of Lot 6 of the West Gun Lake Reeort Plat. as raaxded tn Uber 1 of Plats. Page 70 The redemption period Shan be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance witn MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tne date of such sale Dated: June 9. 2005 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc as nominee for Lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File /057904F01 o^,. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate RLE NO. 2005-24302-DE Estate of Lyle H. Booth. Date of birth: 08/10/1928. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The deceoent, Lyle H. Booth, who lived at 14294 Kellogg Road, Hickory Comers. Ml 49060. Michigan died 03/20/2005 Creditors of the decedent are notified that aH claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Gary Booth, named personal representative or proposed personal representa­ tive, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street. Hastings, Ml Ze058 and the namedforoposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 06/13/2005 Timothy L Tromp P41571 501 West State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 948-9400 Gary Booth 4145 Orchard Drive Delton. Ml 49046 (269)623-8015 Robert A. tremain 8 Associates, P.C. Is a debt coltoi tor and wo are attempting to co Meet a oeoi ana any innxmanofi uuiawiao wia do usoq for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by KEITH A. BASCO AND DAQURI L. BASCO. HUSBAND AND WIFE to FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE-MI. LLC. Mortgagee, dated October 25. 2001, and recorded on November 1, 2001. as Instrument No. 1069097 Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred thirty thousand eight hun­ dred saty four and 12/100 Dollars ($130,864.12), including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case marie and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given (hat said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml, at 1XX) p.m. on July 4. 2005 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County, Michigan and are A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 17. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS: THE NORTH 466 FEET OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 17; ALSO THE EAST 220 FEET OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 17. ALSO THE EAST 220 FEET OF THE NORTH 468 FEET OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 17, TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 608 OF FLATS PAGE 568 The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such iale Dated: June 16. 2005 FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE-MI. LLC Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain A Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Information please call: (248) 540-7701 PUBLIC NOTICE Date June 23. 2005 Permit No: M10050199 Hastings Sanitary Service The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality proposes to reissue a discharge permit to: the City Environmental Services Landfill. Incorporated of Hastings for tne Hastings Sanitary Service groundwater treatment facility located at 1899 M-43, Hastings. Michigan 49058 The appli­ cant is treating groundwater adjacent to a landfill. The applicant discharges treated groundwater to the wetlands adjacent to the unnamed tributary to Carter Lake, tn the NW 1/4 SE 1/4. Section 6. Town 3N, Range 8W. Barry County. The draft permit includes the following modifica­ tions to the previously issued permit: no significant changes have occurred in the receiving water or in the water quality standards applicable to this dis­ charge since the current permit was issued. Therefore, no significant changes in the etiuent lim­ itations and permit conditions are contained in the draft permH. Comments or objections to the draft permit received by July 25.2005. wB be conside. ed in the final decision to issue the permit. Persons desiring information regarding the draft permit, procedures for commenting, or requesting a hearing should contact: Barry Bums. Permits Section. Water Bureau, Department of Environmental Quality. P.O. Box 30273, Lansing. Michigan 48909. telephone 517-335-3301, e-mail: bumsb@michigan.gov. Copies of the public notice and draft permit may he ooiained via the Internet (httpy/WWWJWGhtgan. fcov/deq - on the left side of the screen click on VMmcr. Surface Water, and NPDES Permits; then cftdi on ‘Permits on Public Notice* which is under the Permits banner) or at the Water Bureau Grand Rapids District Office located at Unit 10. 350 Ottawa N.W., Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503-2341. telephone: 616-356-0500 o*™ Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Safe THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This —to may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damegee. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert J. Miller, a single man, orig>.'si mortgagors). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender. Mortgagee, dated February 19, 2004, and recorded on February 20,2004 in instru­ ment 1122*11. in Bany county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-One And 88/100 Dollars ($78,461.88). including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some pan of them, at public vendue, ai the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings al 1XX) PM, on July 14. 2005 Said premises are situated in Village of Woodland, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22, Town 4 North. Range 7 West. Village Of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan described as: Commencing 92 rods South of the Northwest cor­ ner of said Section 22; thence East 40 rods; thence North 61 foot; thence West 40 rods; thence South 61 foot to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be t months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: June 1*. For rr»:re infonnation, please call: FC H <*8.593.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte <058465F01 omum? THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEST­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard Tobias and Gina Tobies, husband and wife. original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee tor lender. Mortgagee, dated January 19. 2001, and recorded on January 24. 2001 in instrument 1054237. In Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Three And 28/100 Doftars ($139,823 28). including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, nobce is hereby given that said mortgage w« be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM. on July 21. 2005. Said premises are situated to Township of Mspte Grove. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the North toe of the South 40 acres of foe West fractional 1/2 of the Southwest fractional 1/4 of Section 7, Town 2 North. Range 7 West, said point lying West 600 feet from the Northeast comer of said South 40 acres; thence East 600 feet to foe East toe of said West fraction­ al 1/2 of the Southwest fractional 1/4; thence South along eeid East toe to the South toe of eted Section 7; thence West along sold South toe. 300 feet; foence North peraflei wtth said East toe. 904.58 feet foence West 300 feet; foence North to foe place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate. Doted: June 23. 2005 For more information, ptease cal: FC X 248.593 1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registrator Systems. Inc., as nominee tor tender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5622 File 4026742F02 Caso No. 04-160-CH ORCUTT COURT BALE uaod for that purpose. In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the Circuit Court for the County of Barry. State of Michigan, made ano entered on foe 19th day of May. A.D.. 2005. in a certain cause therein pending, wherein UNION PLANTERS BANK. National Association, was the Plaintiff, and MATTHEW WEI­ DMAN and SALLEE WEIDMAN, were the Defendants NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I shall sen at public auction to foe highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan (that being foe building where the Circuit Court for Barry County is hefo). on foe 11 fo day of AUGUST. AD.. 2005 at 1XX) o’clock to the forenoon. Local Wne. the following described property, To-Wrt: Al that certain piece or parcel of land situated in foe City of Mkktovile, County of Barry and State of Michigan, described as follows: Property in foe City of Middleville, County of Bany. State of Michigan, described as: Lot 39, Old Farm Vfflage No. 2. According to foe recorded plat thereof in Uber 6 of Plats, on Page 34 Commonly known as: 1244 Quail Run, MfodtevBe, Michigan. This property may be redeemed during the six (6) months foltowfog foe sate. Dated: Juno 23.2005 STEPHEN DEBOER. Sheriff ROBERTA TREMAIN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. By: Ronald Glaser, P46966 Attorneys for Plaintiff 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham, Ml 48009-6616 (248) 540-7701 (6-23X8-4) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m foe condfoons of a mortgage made by Charles Stewel and Ncoto SbtweU. hueband and wife, to Wefts Fwgo Bank, NA, successor by merger to Wefts Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc. mortgagee, dated October 26,2001 and recorded December 19. 2001 in Instrument Number 1071681. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due or, such mortgage foe sum of One Hundred Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Six and 43/100 Dollars ($107,796.43) including interest at foe rate of 7.50% per annum. Under foe power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and foe statutes of foe State of Micfegan. notice is hereby given that the mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubUc venue al foe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1XX) p.m on July 21. 2005. The premises are located in foe City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 66 feet of Lots 102. 103 and 104 of foe City, formerly Village of Hastings, accordfog to foe recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is t^z mined abandoned in accordant with MCLA §600.324la, fo which case redemption period shaft be 30 days from too date of foe sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind foe sale to the event a 3rd party buys foe property and there is a simuItaneous resolution with the borrower, *.i that event, your damages, if any, are limited olefy to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: June 23. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Wefts Fargo Bank. 3A. successor by merger to Wefts Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc, Aa Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 Fite No. 326.0199 ***** PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN 8 ASSOCIATES, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DIBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WRX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YCU ARE IN ACTIVE MMJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made fo foe conditions of a mortgage made by: BEVERLY WALL, a married woman to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. (*MERS*) sotey as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns. FIRST CONSOLIDATED MOR* GAGE COMPANY. Mortgagee, dated Septwnber 15.2003, and recorded on October 30. 2003, to Instrument No. 1116646. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mongage there is claimed to be dw at foe date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY AND 61,100 DOLLARS ($130,130.61). including interest * 7.50% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and providod, notice • hereby given teat said mortgage w« be foredosecJ by a sole of the mortgaged premieee. or some part of them, at pubbe vendue, al the Berry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 1XX) o'clock p.m., on, July 21. 2005. Said Premises are situated in Township of Carlton, Bany Ointy, Michigan, and are deecribed as: Aparcel of land in M Northeast 1/4 of Section 20. Town 4 North. Range 8 West, described as: Commencing at foe North V 4 post of said Section 20. thence East on North Section Uno 334 feet, foence South 210 feet, foence West 334 feet thence North 210 feet to the place of beginning. The Redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned to accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. tn which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated June 20. 2005 Mortgage Electronic Regrstratxxi Systen'a, Inc., (-MERS*) solely as nominee for Lender and Lender ’s succes­ sors and assigns, FIRST CONSOLIDATED MORTGAGE COMPANY. Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 23100 Provitlencri Drive, Suite 450 Southfield .'fchigan 48075 TIME TO TIME, continued from previous page Adeline. Charles Vandevelde - age 21, Mrs. Florence Abnizzese of Ionia and Lake Odessa was informed that Charles, who is a seaman 2nd class, is in a Marine hospital in New York City. Charles has a brother, Pfc. Robert G. Vandevelde. age 25, who is serving in North Africa. S/Sgt. Royal A. Wilson - age 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Wilson of Sebewa, were informed that he is missing in action in Italy. He graduated from Lake Odessa in 1942, enlisted in 1943 and went overseas in September. SVC Lewis J. Jackson • Returned from a Tour of Combat Duty in the Pacific where he served in the Navy patrol bombing squadron 16. He saw action in Saipan, Tinian, Guam YoaCoalBe WilhoulThe HOP! HASTINGS ART HOP Friday, June 24 6-9 PM itlnge Flower Bleep • Fall Croak Restaurant • Ace Hardware State Grounds Coffee Hevea • Jefferson Street Gallery and Palau. 2nd Lt. Robert Henney • Carlton Township officer, killed in action in Italy on Jan. 29. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Henney. His parents received a letter he had written five days before his death. Pfc. Glenn Leece - age 29. of Clarksville, who was overseas 28 months, and was report­ ed wounded in action in France on July 21. Pfc. Harry A. Reser - age 21. Marine raider, Mr. and Mrs. EM. Reser were notified by the Navy Department that he was killed in action in the Southwest Pacific. Besides his parents he is survived by a sister. Mrs. Wilma Running, and five brothers. Corporal Be i of the Air Corps, Wilbur, Leroy. Larry and Thornapplo Arte Connell • Malaatreet Savings Baek Seeead Head Corners • Fish Hatchery Fork Franklin. Claud C. SheUenbarger - son of Mr. and Mrs. Austin SheUenbarger of Lake Odessa, won his wings from the Twin Engine Army Training School in Pampa, Texas. He was 01534701 commissioned to be a 2nd lieutenant. PvL Fay E. Waiter - of Puerto Rico arrived Tuesday to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Walter. His brothers, Robert and Andrew; sisters, Mrs. Geneva O’Conner were also there to welcome him. This is his first furlough home after having been in service for 34 months. Kenneth Purdun - wounded Oct. 26, in France. His wife and two children reside in Lake Odessa. PvL Elwood VanSicien - son of Mr. and Mrs. Clark VanSiclen was seriously wounded in France, July 26. Pfc. Wendri Bod Scheldt - age 21. son of Glendon Scheldt of Lake Odessa has been notified that Bud is in the hospital, suffering from frost bitten toes, in Belgium, Jan 16. He graduated in 1943. CpL Robert Brock - age 20, son of Lloyd Brock was killed in France, Jan. 16. the telegram stated. He was married to former Arlene Schray. His father had purchased a farm north of Lake Odessa and was remodel­ ing the house for his son when he returned. He lost an older brother, Lloyd Jr., six years ago following a leg injury at CCC Camp. Maurice S. Armstrong - son of Mr. and Mrs. Man Armstrong of Lake Odessa has been commissioned an ensign in the Naval Reserve and reported to San Francisco for duty. He is a graduate of Lake Odessa and Western Michigan College. Roy and Rex SheUenbarger - "TXvins sep­ arated," parents Mr. and Mrs. Dave SheUenbarger of the identical twins who both graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1937. They enlisted October 1940. Roy was sent overseas and stationed at Corregido when Pearl Harbor was attacked. Rex was in the U.S.A. Roy was taken prisoner after the fall of Corrigdor. Rex was serving overseas in England with a bomber. Mr. and Mrs. David SheUenbarger were notified their son. Roy, a prisoner of war, had died after several months as a Japanese pris­ oner of war. The McArthur Brothers CpL Richard J. McArthur - a 1940 grad­ uate of Lake Odessa, entered service Aug. 30. 1942. He received basic training as a truck mechanic at Ft. Warren. Wyoming and Camp Young, California. Leaving the states November 1943, he was sent to Australia and New Guinea for one year. He is now in the Philippines where he recently helped trans­ port prisoners released from Japanese P.O.W. camps. MMC/C Robert G. McArthur enlisted in the Navy in November 1943 after graduating from Lake Odessa. He received his boot camp training at Great Lakes, III. and took advanced training at the University of Kansas - following which be taught night vision classes to Navy trainees at Boston. Mass. He left Boston last December and is now in active service in the Pacific. Hills L. Tischer - Fireman first Class USNR from Lake Odessa served eight months on the Destroyer USS Evans until she was seriously damaged by Japanese suicide planes off Okinawa. On the Evans he had ear­ lier seen action at Iwo Jima. Billy Boadway - age 18. of Lake Odessa with the soprano voice was given a contract to go on tour with unit number 13 of Major Bowes’ “Amateur” radio entertainers. He has appeared on programs in Grand Rapids fre­ quently. �The Hasting* Banner - Thursday, June 23, 2005 - Page 11 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. “LEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Wayne L Hoffman and Michelle ■ vOviviban, nusoana ano wire, to Anongage tlecuonic Registration Systems, Inc., mortgagee, dated July 22.2004 end recorded August 4,2004 In Instrument Number 1131935, Barry County Record*. Said mortgage is now held by EMC Mortgage Corporation by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ono Hundred Thirty-One Thousand FortyFour and 45/100 Dollars ($131,044.45) including interest at the rate ol 8.40% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 100 p.m. on July 14. 2005. The premises are located in the Township ol Assyria. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: commencing at the northeast comer of the south 1/2 of the southeast 1/4 of the northwest 1/4 of section 30, town 1 north, range 7 west; thence wes’ along the north line of the south 1/2 of the southeast 1/4 of the northwest 1/4 of said sectkn 30. a distance of 508 feet; thence south paral­ lel with the north and south 1/4 line of said section, a distance of 400 feet; thence east parallel with said north tine of the south 1/4 of the southeast 1/4 of the northwest 1/4, a distance of 359.5 feet to the cen­ tertine of the north avenue and the true place of beginning; thence west parallel with safo north line of the south 1/2 ol the southeast 1/4 of the north­ west 1/4 350.5 feet; thence south paralie* with said north and south 1/4 line, 130 feet; thence east par­ allel with said north line of the south 1/? of the southeast 1/4 of the northwest 1/4 to the centertine of said north avenue; thence northeasterly along said centerline to the true place of beginning. parcel 2: commencing at the northeast comer of the south 1/2 of the southeast 1/4 of the northwest 1/4 of section 30. town 1 north, range 7 west; thence west along the north line of the south 1/2 of the southeast 1/4 of the northwest 1/4 of said sec­ tion 30. a distance of 508 feel; thence south paral­ lel with the north and south 1/4 Ene of said section, a distance of 400 feet; thence east, parallel with said north line of the south 1/2 of the southeast 1/4 of the northwest 1/4, a distance of 359.5 feet to the centerline of north avenue; thence northeasterly along the centerline of said north avenue to the place of beginning. Excepting therefrom: commenc­ ing at the northeast comer of the south 1/2 of the southeast 1/4 of the northwest 1/4 of section 30. town 1 north, range 7 west; thence west 278 feet along the north line of said south 1/2 of the south­ east 1/4 of the northwest 1/4; thence south 253.59 feet: thence south 68 degrees 28 minutes 30 sec­ onds east 189.16 feet to a point on the centerline of North Avenue , thence northeasterly along said cen­ tertine to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless th* property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in whch case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: Th* foreclosing mortgage* can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, If any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale Dated: June 16. 2005 OR LANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for EMC Mortgage Corporation. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE Ob f AIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate maybe rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed eolety to the return of the Wd amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Don Sherk, Husband and Wife, Janet A. Sherk, original mort­ gagor (s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for lender, Mortgagee, dated December 17, 2003, and recorded on January 29, 2004 in instrument 1121440, In Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-One Thousand Four Hundred Two And 15/100 Dollar* ($121,402.15), including interest al 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in saH mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice Is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM, on July 7,2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Cartton. Barry County. Michigan, and ar* described as: Lot 3 of Bal-Meer according to th* Ptat thereof Recorded in Uber 5 of Plats on Page 30 in Official Records, together with that part of Lot 4 of said Plat described as: Beginning at the Northwest Comer of Lot 4; thence North 89 Degrees 57 Minutes East 29.0 Feet along the North line thereof; thence South 00 Degrees 03 Minutes East 135.00 Feet to the South Line of Lot 4; thence South 89 Degrees 57 Minutes West 14.88 Feet to the Southwest Comt r of said Lot 4; thence North 6 Degrees 01 Minutes 20 Seconds West 135.72 Feel to Point of Beginning. Cartton Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case me redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol such sale. Dated: June 9. 2005 For more information, please call: FC X 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File *051705F03 «*•”” STATE OF MICHIGAN STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’* Estate RLE NO. 2005-24316 DE COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of BETTY LOU JOHNSON. DATE OF BIRTH: 9/03/20 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Betty Lou Johnson, who lived at 1320 N. Boltwood, Hastings, Michigan died May 8. 2005. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate wB bo forever barred unless presented to James Cutten, named pecional representative or proposed personal representa­ tive. or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court. Ste. 302, Hastings and the named/proposed per­ sonal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 6-17-05 Robert J. Longstreet P53546 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (289)945-3495 James Cutten 3861 Wittow Drive. N.E. Grand Rapids. Ml 49523 Estate of Ronnie L Genther. Date of birth: 3/20/1935 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Ronnie L Genther. who lived at 11436 Systma Drive. Delton, Michigan died March 31,2005. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate wB bo forever barred unless presented to Jeffery Genther, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court at 208 W. Court. Ste. 302, Hasting*, and the named/propoeed personal representative wittun 4 months after the date ol publication of this notice Date: 6-17-05 Robert J . Longstreet P53546 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (260)945-3495 Jeffery Genther 315 W. Sycamore Wayland. Michigan 49348 Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting Jun* 14, 2005 All Board members present; County Comm. . Gfoeon, 5 guests. Approved consent agenda.. Received Treasurer’s Report. Received YMCA update from Patty Bettgraph. Jim DeYoung presented Thomappie Manor Plan. Support Kilmers request for PA 116 status. Opposed Wind** request for junkyard permit in Sec. 23. Prepare Cost Recovery Ordinance for introduc­ tion. Received 2004 audit for W. F. $ 8. Accepted driveway repa»' estimate from Affordable Asphalt Paid outstanding bills Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Bonnie Cruttenden. Clerk Attested to by: Jim Brown. Supervisor June 7, 2005 RLE NO. 2005-24317 DE Regular meeting catted to Order at 7.00 p.m Rott Cal: AM member* and 9 guest* present Pledge of Attegtance Approved minutes and Treasurers report tor May/05 Accepted Deportment reports. Budget amendments were approved Approved Juno bias. Meeting adjourned at 9:46 p.m. • Reepectfutty submitted. Attested to by. Debra-Dewey-Perry. Clerk Richard Barnum. Supervisor omm REGISTRATION NOTICE To the Qualified Electors of THE COUNTY OF BARRY Notice is hereby given that any legal voter living in the following Cities and Townships who is not already registered to vote may register with their respective Clerk on Tuesday, July 5,2005. THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER, from 9D0 a.m. until 500 p.m. to be efigibte to vote in the Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, August 2, 2005. REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPT'D OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT OR BY CALLING YOUR CLERK DEBORAH S. MASSIMINO ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP CLERK 7475 Cox Rd.. Bellevue. Ml 49021 Phone 269 758-4003 THOMAS EMERY HASTINGS CITY CLERK 201 E. State St., Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone 269 945-2468 NORMAJEAN CAMPBELL-NICHOLS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP CLERK 10115 S Norris Rd., Deton, Ml 49046 Phone 289 623-2664 PENELOPE YPMA BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP CLERK 3100 E. Dowling Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 269 721-3502 LINDA EDDY-HOUGH HOPE TOWNSHIP CLERK 5483 S. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone 269 948-2464 ROBIN J. HAWTHORNE RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP CLERK. 2461 Heath Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 289 948-2194 DEBRA DEWEY-PERRY BARRY TOWNSHIP CLERK 155 E. Orchard St. Delton. Ml 49046 Phone 289 623-5171 CAROLERGANG IRVING TOWNSHIP CLERK 3241 Wood School Rd.. Middlevine. Ml 4 Phone 269 948-8893 SUSAN VLIETSTRA THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP CLERK 200 E. Main St. Middleville, Ml 49333 Phone 289 795-7202 JUNE P. DOSTER JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP CLERK 1815 Lacey Rd.. Dowling. Ml 49050 Phone 2(9 721-9905 CHERYL ALLEN WOODLAND TOWNSHIP CLERK 158 S. Mato. Woodland, Ml 48897 Phone 269 367-4915 LORNA WILSON CASTLETON TOWNSHIP CLERK 915 Reed St., Nashville. Ml 49073 Phone 517 852-9479 SUSAN K. BUTLER MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP CLERK 9752 Evart Rd.. Nashville, Ml 49073 Phone 517-852-1859 JANICE C. UPPERT YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP CLERK 284 N. Briggs Rd., MiddtovBe. Ml 49333 Phone 289 795-9091 BONNIE L CRUTTENDEN HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP CLERK 885 River Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 268 948-9690 JENNIFER GOY ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP CLERK 6912 8. Boulter Rd., ShefoyvBe. Ml 49344 Phone 269 664-4522 ■. '. 0 . ?-■ . ■•OG.. -»*■' ' WILMA DANIELS CARLTON TOWNSHIP CLERK 85 Welcome Rd., Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone 269 945-5990 Up.ui m _ ' * CASTLETON TOWNSHIP County, Michigan, for a period of ten (10) years, provide funds for the Prairieville Township Pino PROBOBITION NO. 1 2005 through 2014, inclusive, for the purpose of Lake Fire Department and the BPH Fire maintaining, operating and acquiring equipment Department services for PnurievHle Township; QUESTION AS TO THE SALARY OF THE TOWNSHIP TREASURER and property for Barry County Transit? and shatt the Township levy such renewal in mMage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first This is a request for new additional milage. Shal a Township Board resolution provfcting If approved, it is estimated that the levy of .25 year an estimated $93,688. an annual satary of $12,845.00 to tie office of mills will provide revenue of $403,320 in the first PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Township Treasurer (in place of al per diem Barry County Ballot Proposal 1 calendar year of the levy. PROPOSAL 2: MILLAGE RENEWAL chygee tor services) be approved? MEDICAL CARE FACILITY PROJECT The tax revenue received by the County win FOR POLICE PROTECTION YES NO Shall the County of Bany issue its general be dispersed to Barry County Transit for trans­ Shal the previously voted increase to the 15obligation unlimited tax bonds to an amount not portation purposes. CASTLETON TOWNSHIP mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX, YES NO to exceed Eighteen Million Eight Hundred Fifty PROPOSmON NO. 2 Section 8 of the Michigan Constitution on gener­ Thousand Doiarc ($18,850,000, m one or more QUESTION AS TO THE SALARY IRVING TOWNSHIP al ad valorem taxes within PratoevBe Township series for the purpose of paying the cost of the OF THE TOWNSHN* ASSESSOR BALLOT PROPOSITION bo renewed at .8174 mN (0174 per $1,000 of renovation and expansion ol its existing facility An application for an absent voter ballot may be applied for any time before 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2005. Please contact your Township cr City Clerk for further information. ELECTORS WHX VOTE ON THE FOLLOW­ ING PROPOSALS: including the construction of a rehabilitative ther­ apy “wing," increasing the number of private rooms and eliminating the 4-bed wards while maintaining the existing 138 skilled nursing beds, the upgrade of related support services and facility infrastructure, the purchase of furnisnings ano equipment, aocmonai panung, iana acquisition, related site work and professional services, for the Bany County Medical Care Facility a/k/a Thomappie Manor? The bonds will be outstanding a maximum of 20 years, exclusive of refunding. It is estimated that it wB be necessary to levy 21 mH! ($.21 per $1,000 of taxable value) to pay debt .service on the bonds in the first year of the levy, and to ievy an estimated average of .89 mill ($.89 per $1,000 of taxable value) for debt service in the following years, until the bonds are retired. If this battot is approved, the current ten year voted Capital and Operating Mittage tor the Medical Care FacHrty. which was levied in 2004 at the rate of .Si 16 mHte. shal be eliminated and shall not be levied for the remainder of the ten year term, which expires in 2009. The tax revenue received by the County as a result of the unlimited tax pledge will be dis­ bursed to the County of Barry to repay the proYES NO Barry County Ballot Proposal 2 25 MILL FOR BARRY COUNTY TRANSIT TOWNSHIP PROPOSITION NO. 1 taxable value) for the period of 2005 through Shall a Township Board resolution providtog 2006 inclusive for the purpose of continuing to annual sakey of $15280.00 to the office of provide funds for the operation al the Prairieville the Townwiip Amsmot (to place of al per diem AUTHORIZATION OF NEW ADDITIONAL ULLAGE Township Police Department; and shall the chargee (or aervtaee) be approved! YES NO Shall the Township of Irving issue its general Township levy such renewal in mBage for said obligation unlimited tax bonds in one or more purpose, thereby raising in the first year an esti­ CASTLETON TOWNSHIP series in an amount not to exceed Nine Hundred mated $93,688 PROPOSmON NO. 3 Thousand Dollars ($900,000) for the purpose of PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP QUESTION AS TO THE SALARY paying the cost of site acquisition and acquiring, PROPOSAL 3: MILLAGE RENEWAL OF TX TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR constructing, furnishing and equipping a naw FOR ROADS building in the Township to be used as a Are Shall Township Board resolution providtog an Shall the previously voted increase to the 15- annual salary of $6,490.00 to the office of the Station and Township Hall and to acquire a fire mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Township Supervisor (to place of al per diem truck for the Township? Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on gener­ chargee for services) be approved? The bonds will be outstanding a maximum of YES NO 20 years, exclusive of refunding. It is estimated al ad valorem taxes within Prairieville Township that it will be necessary to levy .7690 mill be renewed at .9067 mB ($.9087 per $1,000 of CASTLETON TOWNSHIP ($.7690 par $1.000 of taxable value) of addition­ taxable value) for the period ol 2005 through PROPOSITION NO. 4 al new millage to pay debt service on the bonds 2008 Inclusive for the purpose of continuing to QUESTION AS TO THE SALARY in the first year cf the levy, and to levy an esti­ provide funds for road construction, upgrading OF THE TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES mated average of .6829 mill ($.6829 per $1,000 and maintenance within Prairieville Township; onaii a lownsnip txjara resotuvon provtom-g of taxable value) for debt service in the following and shall the Township levy such renewal in mBage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first «n annual aalary ol (3,450.00 Io the offlea ol years, until the bonds are retired. Townahip Tnartao (in place ol ai par darn The tax revenue received by the Township as year an estimated $104,153. chargee tor aontoaa) bo apprond? a result of the unlimited tax pledge will be dis­ PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP YES NO bursed to the Township of Irving to repay the PROPOSAL 4: MILLAGE RENEWAL proposed bonds. CASTLETON TOWNSHIP FOR ARE YES NO PROPOSITIOH NO. S Shall the previously voted increase in the 15QUESTION AS TO THE SALARY PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX, OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK PROPOSAL 1: MILLAGE RENEWAL S ectio n 6 of the Michigan Constitution on gener• TOWNSHIP RRE STATION/TOWNSHH’HALL AND EQUIPMENT PROJECT FOR ARE Shall the previously voted increase in the 15mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX. Shall the limitation on general ad valorem Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on gener­ taxes within Barry County, as established ty al ad valorem taxes within Prairieville Township Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan be renewed at .8174 mill ($.8174 per $1,000 of Constitution, be increased by .25 new additional taxable value) tor the period of 2005 through mills ($.25 per $1,000 of taxable value) upon all 2008 inclusive for the purpose of continuing to taxable real and personal property within Barry al ad valorem taxes within PrairievBe Township Shan a Townahip Board reaototion providing be renewed at .5 mHI (.50 per $1,000 of taxable an annual adary ol S15J61M to the offlee ol value) for the period of 2005 through 2008 inclu­ the Townahip Clerk to be revlaltod in abunontoa sive tor the purpose of providing additional funds (In piece ol al per diem chargee tor aerataM) be for fire protection services for Prairieville approved? Township; and shall the Township levy such YES HO renewal to mittage for said purpose, thereby raising in tho first year an estimated $57,308. �Page 12 - That eday. June 23, 2005 - The Hastings Banner THIS ARM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE BMJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has boon made in foe conditions of a mortgage made by Jimmie E. Baker and Rosanna L Baker, huebond and wife, to New Century Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated January X, 2004 and recorded February 4. 2004 in Instrument Number 1121714, Barry County Records. Said mortgage to now held by Deutsche Bank National Trost Company, as Indenture Trustee for New Century Home Equity Loan Trust Series 2004-1 by assignment submitted to and recorded by foe Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mort­ gage the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand One Hundred Fifty-One and 68/100 Dollars ($112.151.68) including interest at foe rate of 8.90% Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage Bany County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on June 30, 2006. The premises are located in the Township of Orangeville . Barry County, Michigan, and aro described as* A parcel of land in the North 1/2 cl Section 26. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, and due South 264.16 feet from the intersection of the centerline of Norris Road and the North line of said Section 26; thence North 56 Degrees 12 thence Southerly along foe shore 66 feet; thence South 56 Degrees 12 Mtoutee West 186 foot; thence North 33 Degrees 48 Minutes West 66 feet to the point of beginning, formerly described as: Commencing at a petal on the North fine of Section 26. Town 2 North, Range 10 West, in the center of a Highway crossing said Section in a Northerly and Southerly direction; thence East X Rods and 13 feet; thonoe South 17 Roads 15-1/2 toot tore pteoo of beginning of the land described; thence 8 Rods, Northeast to Shore of Lake; foenoe South 4 Rods; thence West 8 Rods: thence Northerly 4 Rods to place of beginning. Ateo. a 16-1/2 toot right of way running from Norris Road, the centeritoe of which begins al a point which al a point which lies South 19 Degrees 17 Minutes East 394.20 feet from the North line of Section 26, Town 2 North, Rango 10 west; thence North 31 Degrees 48 Mtoutee East 114.00 feet; thence North 73 Degrees 59 Minutes East 139 00 foot; foence North 46 Degrees 09 Minutes East 154.00 feet; thence North 75 Degrees 35 Minutes East 121.00 teat; thence South 54 of such sale, untaee the property to determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 4800.3241a, in which care the redemption period shall bo X days from foe date of foe sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in foe event a 3rd party buys the property rower. In that event, your damages, if any. aro fcnrtsate Dated: June 2. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Deutsche Bank National Trost Company, as Indenture Trustee tor Now Century Home Equity Loan Trost. Series 2004*1 , Aa Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-6041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No 222.0124 ASAP706210 6/2. 6/9, 6/16,6.23 mimi Viking to expand production capacity The Viking Corporation has announced plans io expand its production capacity of sprinkler heads and fluid control valves. The company will invest approximately $9 million in the project and estimates that 25 new manufacturing jobs will be created as a result of the expansion over the next two years. Though a decision on the location of this expansion has not yet been made. Viking has applied for potential property tax relief with a lax abatement from the City of Hastings and the State of Michigan. The company is actively pursuing several possible locations for this investment with a decision expected by the end of 2005. According to Mike Bosnia, president of Viking. *Thu expansion will enable Viking to aggressively pursue future growth opportuni­ ties in the fire protection industry.* This production expansion follows the opening of a new Hastingsr.-based research and development facility in 2004. Viking Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Viking Group, Inc. of Grand Rapids. The Viking Group, which is private­ ly held, is a world leader in the manufacture and distribution of innovative fire protection equipment. The company employs approxi­ mately 850 people and has manufacturing and distribution operations across North America. Europe and Ask*. For more information on Viking's full line of products and services, please visit www.vikingcorp.com or call 800-968-9501. Notice Of ING TO COt 1 ECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia tele may bo MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in foe conditions of a mortgage made by James N. Dunkefoarger, a single man, original mortgagors), to Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated May 13,2003, an* recorded on May 15,2003 in instrument 11044iC, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee tor tender as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records, due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Eight And 47/100 Dotara ($59,568.47). including interest at 8% per Under the power of sale contained in said mort- vidsd, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB bo to.eclosed by a sale of •he mortgaged premises, County Courthouse In Hastings st 100 PM. on Juno 30. 2005. Said promises are situated In Township of Castleton, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 fine of Section X. Town 3 North, Range 7 WoeL distant North 440 loot from foe corner of said Section; foence North along said North and South 1/4 taa, 220 foot; thence East paraM with foe East and West 1X4 lino ol said Section, 198 foot; foence South paraM with said North and South 1/4 beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from doned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a. in which caee the redemption ported shall bo 30 days from the date of such sate... Dated: Juno 2. 2005 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593 1300 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for tender 30490 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rte #057522F01 WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Raymond Ingersoll, a single man, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registra'ion Systems, Inc. as nominee tor tender. Mortgagee, dated April 2,2004. and recorded on April 2. 20G4 in instrument 1124694, in Barry county records, Michigan, on Default has occurred in a mortgage made by Gerald T. Davis md Vicki C. Davis, husband and wta. to First National Bank of America. f/k/a First National Bank of Michigan, dated March 2. 1998 and recorded oa March 24, 1996 in Document #1009328 and rerecorded on August 24. 1996 in Document #1018943, Bany County records and mooneo Dy a Mortgage Moonicauon Agreement dated March 11. 2003 and recorded on April 11. 2003 in Document #1101857, Barry County records. The mortgage holder has begun no pro­ now $53,911 X. The mortgage wifi be forectoeed by a sale of foe property, a! pubic auction to the highest bidder, on Thursday. July 21. 2005 at IDO pjn. k^el time, at the main entrance to Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan. The property win be sold to pay foe amount then due on foe mortgage, together with interest at 17.95 percent, foreclosure costs, attor- mortgage holder pays before the sale. The property to located in Barry Township, Bany County, Michigan, and is described in foe mortgage Delton and also a parcel of land Southeast Quarter, Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 9 West described Parcel 2: Beginning at foe Southeast comer ol said Lot 20 and running foence North 6* 34 minutes MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in foe conditions of a mortgage made by Benjamin J. Fetterley, an unmarried man and Bethany L Plants, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor's), to nominee for lender. Mortgagee, dated February 10. 2004, and recorded on February 13,2004 in instru­ ment 1122213, in Barry county records. Michigan. date hereof foe sum of Ono Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Three And 06/100 Dotars ($134,883.08). Including interact at 6.25% 21,2006. Said premises are situated in Townahip of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 44 of Gackiort Payne Ufco PtaL according to the recorded plat thereof recorded in Uber 5 ol Plats on Pago 72, Berry County Records i no reoompuon penoo snas do o momns rrom feet; thence South 85* 20 minutes West tor 74.21 said lot. ttanoe due East along said South bound­ beginning. The redemption period will be six months from under MCL 600.3241a. foe redemption parted wB be 30 days. Joseph B. Backus, attorney for mortgage holder P.O. Box 794. East Lansing. Ml 48826 517-337-1617 owes FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm to a debt col­ lector attempting to cotad a debt. Any information obtained wffl be used tor *his purpose. If you are in listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Detart has date hereof foe sum of Ninety Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-One And 04/100 Dollars ($90,681.04), including interest el 8% per annum. Under foe power of sate contained in said mort- ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Defautt hae boon made in foe oondtaono of a mortgage made by Steven M McCall, an unmarried man, original mortgagors), to Countrywide Homo Loans. Inc. Mortgagee, dated September X. 2003, and recorded on February 4. 2004 in Uber 2627 on Pago 540, in Alogan county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there Is Eighty-One Thousand Three Hundred 0 events on And 92/100 Dotars ($81,317.92). indudtog interact Under the power of sate contained in said mort- be toroctosod by a sale of the mortgaged premises. vkfod, notice is hereby given fote said mortgage Mi bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises. Atagm al 9D0 AM. on July 21.2005. of Gunplain. Atagan County. Michigan, and era described as: Lot 064 Shangri La Number Two Bany County, Michigan. The rectempaon period shad be 6 months from doned In accordance with MCLA 800.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days Dated: Juno 23, 2005 For more information, please cate: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Pegtofrettan Systems, Inc., as nominee for tender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Flo #054281FO3 omm MG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WU BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MRJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte cate mwy bo raoMod by the foredooing mortgeMO. I made liy Howard P. Chupp and Nancy K. Chupp, husba-id and wife to NationsCredit Financial Services Corporation, a North Carofina Corporation Mortgagee, dated July 26,1997 and recorded July 28, 1907 in Libor 703 Page .53 Barry County Kocoros, rrttcjugan ano was suosoquenuy assigneo through mesne assignments to: JP Morgan Chase Bar* as Trustee Ol foe Security National Mortgage Loan Trost 2002-1, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due st foe date hereof ttw sum of One Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Throe Hundred Twenty-One DoBars and Twenty-Four Cents ($134,321.24) including interest 11.374% per MORTGAGE SALE - Defauk has been made in foe conditions of a mortgage made by WWam G mortgage and foe atetate in such case made and provided, notice is hsdtoy given that said mortgage wfll be forectoood by a sale of foe mortgaged prem- Two Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Eleven Arid 42/1® Dotara ($229,311.42). Including interest at 7.65% per annum. Under foe power of sate contained in said mort- original mortgnor(s), to Option Ono Mortgage Corporation, a CaiBomia Corporation. Mortgagee, dated November 14, 2002, and recorded on November 21.2002 in inetroment 1092091. In Bany county records, Mtahigan, on which mortgage there Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at as are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: bo toroctosod by a sate of foe mortgaged premteas. or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at foe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at IDO PM, on Jdy thence South 40 rads; thence West 40 rods; thorium Said premises are situated in Townahip of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are donad h accordance with MCLA 800J241a. in from foe date of such sak . Dated: Juno 23. 2005 FC X 248 593.1302 Trot! & Trott. P.C. 200 Rta #055665F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm Is a debt col­ lector attempting to collect a debt Any Mortnation obtained wB be used far foie purpose. If you are in Rated below. MORTGAGE SALE - Detail has Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Crevecor Mortgage Inc., a Missouri jorporation Mortgogeo, dated Juno 3,2004 and recorded Juno 14. 2004 in Instrument t 1129285 Barry County Records, Mtahigan on which mortgage there to claimed to bo due at the dteo hereof the'cum of One Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Fivs Hundred Ninety-Throe Dotars and Ttotfw Conte ($147,583.12) inducting interact 8.04% per men. Thursday, July 21,2005 Said premises ere steel­ ed in City of Hastings. Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1. Supervisor Chase's Addition to foe city of Hastings, as recorded in Uber 3 of Piets, Pogo 1. Barry County Records. Except minutes West 40 toot thsnce North 18 degrees 45 County Courthouse In Hastings st 10O PM. on July 21.2005. Said prsnSsss are situated in Charter Township ol Hastings. Bany County. Mchlgan, and are described aa: Beginning at a pcH on the North and South 1« Sna ol Section 4. Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Distant South OO degrees 55 minutos 00 sec­ onds West 231.0 feet from the North 1M post there­ of; thence South 89 degrees 00 minutes 00 sec­ onds East 368.94 test peraXel with the North tne of Section 4, to tw cantertine of Coals Grove Road; thonoe Southwostorty 892.44 feet along said oon1011.10 feet, and chord which bears South 26 degrees 12 minutes 09 seconds West 863 75 feet; thence North 00 degrees 55 minute 00 seconds East 781X teat along said North and South 1/4 cf Section 4 to the place of beginning. The redemption period shaH bo 6 months from bfighwey Commission in deed recorded in Uber 308 on page 43. Commonly known as 12103 M-66, Beflevue Ml 49021 The redemption period shol bo 12 months from the data of such sale, untoee deter­ mtneo aoanooneo m accoroance wnn hmovl. 600.3241a, in which case foe redemption period JUNE 2, 2005 JP Morgan Chase Bank 1, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. PC. 811 South Blvd. Suite 1® Rochester HRs. Ml 48X7 (248) 844-5123 Our Fta No: 05-35048 ASAP7067® 6/9, 6/16. 6/23. 600 foe Southeast 1/4 of Section 20, Town 3 North, R«igo7Woot Also: The East 3X toot of foe North 1/2 ol foe Northeast 1/4 of Section 29. Town 3 North. Range 7 West Lying Northeasterly ol Township Rood (430) angling across said land The redemption period shal be 12 months from foe date of auch sale. Dated: June 9, 2006 For more faitonnation, ptease cal: FC G 248X3.1310 Trott A Trott. P.C. P-- I—--- ' corporation n n . mA? II uawomta 30400 '.olograph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Forme. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte #0398771=02 (toned In accordance with MCLA 6002241a, in from foe date of ouch sate. Dated: Juno 23. X05 For more Infotmation. please call: FC X 248X3.1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee tor tender 30400 Telegraph Rd Sta 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte #058961F01 awawa Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 843, 844, 845, 846 arto 847 of foe Oty (tormeriy VBago) of Hastings. Bany County. Mtahigen according to foe recorded ptet thereof. Except com­ mencing at the Northwest oomor of Lot 937 of foe Qty (tormeriy Wage) of Hastings; foenoo North X to the West line of Market Street; thence South 264 line of Green Seuet toenoe West 7722 feel to tie Commonly known as 617 Woet Green. Heatings Ml 49068 The redemption period shal bo 8 months abandoned in aoccrdenoe with 1948CL 800.3241a, 2006 Mortgoge Electronic Rogietration Systems Inc. ootely as nominee for Cravocor Mortgoge tec. Mortgegoe Attorneys: Potesb ro & Ah aristas, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Sute 1X Rochootar HBs. Ml 48X7 (248) 844-5123 Our Ata No: 05-35673 ASAP708961 6/23.6/X. 7/7. 7/14 wmsmt certain mortgage executed on July 2. 1907, by Steven B Cotent and Cheryl A. Cotant. hueband 1-8004170-7085 was recoded in the ofltoo of the Register of Deeds tar Bany County. Michigan on July 3.1997 at Ubor Ono Hundred Fwoivo Thousand Seventeen and 17/100 Dotars ($112,017.00). as ol foe date at He notice, including principal and interest, and otter coats secured by foe Mortgage, no out or proceod- NOTICE CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given foal foe City Council of the City of Hastings wfii hold a Public Hearing on Monday. Juno 27.2005, for the puioose of receiving public comment and making a deiermtnatxm on the application of Viking Corporation for an industrial fadtties tax abatement as permitted by Public Ad 198 of 1974 as amended. For addrtknal information about the application contact the City Assessor at 269 945 2468 or at City Hal. 201 East State Street. Hastings. The City will provide reasonable and necessary aids and services for persons with disabilities upon five days notice to the City Clerk by calling 269 945.2468 or TDD cal relay servic- recover the debt or any part ol the debt secured by Hastings Charter Township The 2004 audit of the Township Funds has been received from Walker. Fluke 5 Sheldon. CPAs, and Is available tor inspection at the Township Hall. 885 Prior Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 Please call 280 948 9690 lor an appointment. Notice The Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold their June 28. 2005, regular scheduled NOTICE TO PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS Thursday, June 23, 2®5 At foe Prairievltie Township Had, 10115 8. Norris Road, Dolton, Ml At: 5:30 p.m. For the purpose of discussing the possibility of pur­ chasing property and any other business that may come before the board. meeting at 700 p.m. at Hope Township Hall, st ,,,, -I----—, Normajcan nicnofs Prairieville Twp. Cleric 5463 S. M-43 Highway, Hastings. Michigan. 06542461 THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo CttyOartc 08642306 06642464 Mortgage having become operative by re aeon of foe default NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN fote on Thursday, June X, 2005. at IDO o'clock In foe afternoon, at tain property located in Beny County. Mtahigan. described in foe Mortgage as totawe Lot 7 and foe West 1/2 Lot 8, block 15 of Lincoln Park Addition, according to the recorded ptet there­ of Hastings. Barry County, Mtahigan. mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a. in which caee. foe redemption period shal bo thirty (X) days from the date of such sate. Dated: May 27.2005 Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB By: Lori L. Purkoy. Esq. MBor. Canfield. Paddock and Stone, P.L.C. 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo, Ml 49X7 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 23. 2005 - Page 13 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate 1WS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be reednded by the foreckMing mortgagee. In that event your damages, if any, shall bo limit­ ed aotety to the return of the bid artount ten­ dered et sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has Deen made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jayden M. Norris, amarrted man and Jessica A Norris, his wife, original mortgagors). to Union Federal Bank at Indianapolis, Mortgagee, dated June 30. 2003. and recorded on July 18. 2003 in instrument 1106666. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum o' One Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand One Hundred Six And 32/100 Dollars ($139,106.32), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power cf sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 00 PM, on July 21,2005. Said premises are situated in Township oi Hope. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: MakaA.todel: 2003 Four Seasons Autumn Manor V1rVSerial#:FS214338AC Parcel D: a parcel of Land In the Northwest 1/4 of Section 21, Town 2 North. Range 9 West, being more particularly described as commencing at the Northeast comer of said Section 21; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 22 seconds West along the North line of said Section 2644.25 feet to the North 1/4 post of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 15 seconds West along the North and South 1/4 line cf said Section 1697.82 feet to the centerline of Highway M43 and the tiue place of beginning; thence 254.06 feet along said centerline and of the Arc of a curve to the nght. whose radius is 998.20 feet and whose chord bears South 57 degrees 03 minutes 30 seconds West 253.37 feet; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 15 seconds West 321.75 feet; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 19 seconds East 212.11 feet to said North and South 1 /4 line; thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 15 seconds East along said 1/4 line 558.63 feet to the place of Beginning, together with an easement lor ingress, egress and pubic utilities over a portion of parcel C described as commencing at the Northeast comer of said Section 21; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 22 minutes West along the North fine of said Section 2644.25 feet to the North 1/4 pos*. of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 15 seconds West along the North and South 1/4 tine of said Section 1697.82 feet to the centertine of Highway M-43; thence 305.04 feet along said centerline and the Arc of a curve to the right whose radius is 996.20 feet and whose chord bears South 58 degrees 31 minutes 20 seconds West 303.85 feet; thence South 67 degrees 16 min­ utes 36 seconds West along said centerline 134.05 feet; thence South 68 degrees 59 minutes 42 sec­ onds West along said centertme 33.90 feet to the East line of an existing 66 foot wide easement for ingress and egress; thence South 00 degrees 22 minutes 45 seconds West along said East line 228.79 teat totoe piaoaof twgmnmg; thence North 79 degrees 52 minutes 15 seconds East 226.84 feet; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 15 sec­ onds West 67.09 feet, thence South 79 degrees 52 minutes 15 seconds East 228.84 feet; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 15 seconds West 67.09 feet; thence South 79 degrees 42 minutes 15 sec­ onds West 229.03 feet to said East line: thence North 00 degrees 22 minutes 45 seconds East 67.13 feet to the place of beginning, together with any subject to the rgnts of the public over the Northerly 33 feet thereof as used for highway M-43. Also together with and subject to any and all other easements, rights and restrictions of record, description of centertme of existing 66 foot wide easement for ingress, egress and public utilities; commencing at the Northeast comer of said Section 21, Town 2 North. Range 9 West, thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 22 seconds West along the North line of said Section 2644.25 feet to the North 1/4 post of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 15 seconds West along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 1697.82 feet to the centertme of Highway M 13; thence 305.04 feet along said centerline and the Arc of a rxjrvc to the nght. whose radius is 996.20 feet and whose tmord bears South 58 degrees 31 minutes 20 seconds West 303.85 feet; thence South 67 degrees 16 minutes 36 seconds West along said centertine 134.05 feet; thence South 68 degrees 59 minutes 42 seconds West along said centerline 69.34 feet to the true place of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 22 minutes 45 seconds 325.24 feet; thence South 19 degrees 38 minutes 38 sec­ onds East 200.55 feet; thence South 05 degrees 33 minutes 41 seconds East 221.02 feet; thence South 42 degrees 59 minutes 58 seconds West 210 09 feet; thence South 47 degrees 57 minute* 58 sec­ onds West 15536 feet; thence South 68 degrees 57 minutes 42 seconds West 159.53 feet; thence North 78 degrees 01 minutes 17 seconds West 132.05 feet; thence South 84 degrees 07 minutes 17 seconds West 213.20 feet to the place ol ending olMldeaMmor*. The redemption period shall be 6 months from toe date at such Mite. unless determined abantioned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shad be 30 days from toe date of such sale Dated: June 23. 2005 For more information, please cad: FC W 248.593.1312 Trot! & Trott, P C. Attorneys For Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis f/k/a Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Erie 4059244F01 3*^ CORRECTED NOTICE AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Janet Lewis and Ardis Lewis, wife and husband, Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc... Mortgagee, dated the 24th day of October. 2003 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 12th day of November. 2003 in Instrument No. 1117447 of Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the dste of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Eijhteer; Thousand One Hundred Eighty Six & 21/100. ($118.18621). and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any pert thereof. Now. therefore, by vwtue of the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage. and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice Is hereby gnren that on the 14th day of Juty, 2005 at 1:00 o'clock pjn. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml (that being the building where the Ckf-te Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 7.37500% per annum and al legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney foes allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to pro­ tect its interest m the premises. Which said premis­ es are described as follows; AB that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Yankee Springs . County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as fotiows, to wit; Lo«s) 35 of WWson s Plat of Turner Lake, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 19. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in toe event that the property « determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale Dated: 6/16/2005 MERS Mortgagee FAB­ RIZIO & BROOK. P.C. Jonathan L. Engman (P56364) Attorney for MERS 888 W. Big Beaver. Suita 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 248-362-2600 ASAP708214 06/16, 06/23. 06/30, 07/07 SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (Al! Counties) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by FRANCIS L. GRIMES, li AND DEBRA J. GRIMES. HUSBAND AND WIFE to NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE COR­ PORATION. CALIFORNIA. Mortgagee, dated July 25. 2003, and recorded on September 5, 2003, as Instrument No. 112599, Barry County Records, Michigan, and assigiod by said mortgage to JP MORGAN CHASE BANK. AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT. DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 1. 2003. AMONG CREDIT-BASED ASSET SERVICING A SECURI­ TIZATION LLC. FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP.. UTTON LOAN SERVICING LP AND JPMORGAN CHASE BANK. C-BASS MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-CB6. WITHOUT RECOURSE, by an assign­ ment dated August 6,2003, and recorded on March 2, 2004, as Instrument No. 1123028, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof toe sum of throe hundred seventy six thousand eight hundred five and 03/100 Dollars ($376,805.03). including interest at 6.750% per annum, with adjustable rate rider. Under the powr of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given ttwt said mortgage wffl be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, Ml, at 1.DO p.m. on Juty 21. 2005. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. Barry County. Michigan and are cte seabed as: LOT 3. NEAR S WEST LAKE SHORE PLAT NO. 1. PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SECTION 6. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN UBER 5 OF PLATS, PAGE 81, BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption period shafl be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the reder.iption period Shan be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: June 23. 2005 JP MORGAN. CHASE BANK, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREE­ MENT. DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 1, 2003. AMONG CREDIT-BASED ASSET SERVICING & SECURITIZATION LLC. FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP, LITTON LOAN SERVICING LP (PUB SPEC) Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham, Ml 48009-6616 For information Please call: (248) 540-7701 CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS The City of Hastings, Michigan, is soliciting bids for the provi­ sion of MDOT Spec 22A road gravel The City of Hastings esti­ mates that rt will purchase 1800 tons Bids shall include delivery to the City's construction site located 'r. the 1200 and 1300 blocks of South Dibble Street. The City of Hastings reserves the nght to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregulantiec in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City's best interest, price and other factors considered. Bids shall be Clearly marked on the outside ol the submittal package — **22 A Rood Gravel Bid.** Bids shall be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 until 10D0 a.m. on Friday. July 1. 2005. at which time they shafl be opened and read aloud. oomzmm Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by the fureclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damegee, If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel James Slack, a stogie man. original mortgagor(s). to Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.. Mortgagee, dated November 26, 2002, and recorded on December 5, 2002 to instrument 1093047. and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Trustee, in Trust for the Holders of Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Pass Through Certificates. Series 2003-BC2 as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventv-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Nine And 23/100 Dollars ($78,759.23), including interest at li.3% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM, on July 14. 2005. Said premises are situated to Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4, Wafthor Plat, Hope Township, Barry County. Michigan as recorded in Uber 5. Page 1. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shafl be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: June 16, 2005 For more information, please call: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Trustee, in Trust for the Holders of Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Pass Through Certificates. Series 2003-BC2 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5622 Fite #042571FC3 f omuq. FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-8100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Dawn Schultz and Keith Schultz wife and husband of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to Fifth Third Bank, successor by merger to Old Kent Bank, dated the 22nd day of November. A.D. 1994, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and the State of Michigan, on the 6th day of December. AD. 1994. to Uber 620 of Barry Records, on page 368. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at tne date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $9,661.28 (Nine thousand. Sa hundred Sixty One dollars and Twenty Eight cents) including interest there on at 8.00% (eight point zero) percent per annum And no suit proceedings at law or to equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sate contained m said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan to such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on. the 7th day of July, AD., 2005, at 1:00 o’clock said mortgage wffl be fore­ closed by a sale at pubic auction, to toe highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml Barry County. Michigan, on the premises described to said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate to the Township of Irving, to the County of Barry and State of Michigan and desenbed as follows to wit: Commencing at the Southwest Comer of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23. Town 4 North. Range 9 West, for a place of beginning, thence West 20 2/3 Rods to the place of begtontog. Commonly known as 4507 (4504) Buehler. Tax ID: 08-08-023-007-00 The redemption period shall be one year from the date of such sate. Dated: June 2. 2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO.. L.PA By: Daniel E. Best. (P-58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weltman. Weinberg & Reis Co.. L PA 755 W. Big Beaver Road. Su.te 1820 Troy. Michigan 48064 WWP.#03996725 wmw. Forectoeure Notice (AM Counties) THtS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. J Stocks J Bonds J Mutual Funds J IRAs jCDs MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Mary Margaret Shields. A Stogie Woman to Alliance Funding, a Division of Superior Bank RSB. Mortgagee, dated June 25. 2001. and recorded on July..9,„2p01. to DocuaetHto. 1069728,:Barry County Records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to JP Morgan Chase Bank as trustee for toe benefit of Equity One ABS. tne. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2002-5 by an assignment recorded in Etarry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof toe sum of nineteen thou­ sand eighty seven and 72/100 Dollars $19,067 72), including interest at 9.250% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given toe! caid mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part al them, at pubfic vendue, at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1 DO o’clock pm, on Thursday. July 21. 2005. Said premises are situated to the Township of Thomappie. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: THAT PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 24 TOWN 4 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST DESCRIBED AS COM­ MENCING AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 41* If EAST 854.76 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 89 DEGREES 41* 11’ EAST 465.56 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 19* 58- WEST 593.48 FEET ALONG THE EAST UNE OF SAID WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 06*20- WEST 465.55 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 19' 58* EAST 583 68 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS EGRESS AND UTILITY PURPOSES OVER A 20 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF LAND THE CENTERLINE OF WHICH IS DESCRIBED A3: COMMENCING AT THE ABOVE DESCRIBED WEST 1/4 CORNER; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 41* 11’ EAST 1320.32 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID WEST 1/4 OF SOUTHWEST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 19* 58- WEST 1067.31 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID WEST 1/2 OF SOUTH­ WEST 1/4; THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 54’ WEST 375.75 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING OF SAID EASEMENT; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 19* 58" EAST 33.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 05 DEGREES 52’ 32* EAST 126.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 16 DEGREES 14’ 46" WEST 75.0 FEET. THENCE NORTH 22 DEGREES 16’ 29’ EAST 42.5 F~ET TO THE PLACE OF ENDING OF SAID 20 FOOT STRIP. TOGETHER WITH A STRIP OF LAND 66 FEET FOR THE PURPOSE OF INGRESS. EGRESS. AND UTILITY PURPOSES. THE CENTERLINE OF WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 24. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 41* 11’ EAST 1320.32 FEET ALONG NORTH LINE OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 19' 58" WEST 1067.31 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID WEST 1/2 OF SOUTH­ WEST 1/4; THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 54' WEST 355.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 1 DEGREE 30’ 27" WEST 503.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 44 DEGREES 34’07 WEST 104.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 17* 55* WEST 738.0 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF STATE ROAD AND THE PLACE OF ENDING OF SAID EASEMENT Tax Parcel Number 08-14-024-004-40 The redemption period shafl be 1 year from the date of such sale Dated: May 25. 2005 JP Morgan Chase Bank as trustee for the benefit of Equity One ABS, Inc. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificate Series 2002-5, assignee of Mortgagee Richard A Green 30150 N. Telegraph Rd.. Ste. 444 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 (248) 540-7665 Mark D. Christensen, AAMS 421W. Woodtown Ave, Hasting*. Ml 49058 (289)9453553 or ton free (800) 288-5220 Edwardjones ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING JUNE 7TH, 2005 Pledge of Allegiance. Meeting called to order at 700 p m. by Supervisor Rook. Alt board members present (Rook. Ritchie. Goy. Perino. Rfcbtej Also present: Fire Chief Boulter. 12 citizens and 3 guest speakers. Treasurer report Total May receipts ............. ,................$46,241.55 Total May disbursements ..................... $27,152.96 Total of all accounts......................... $1,015,732.04 Motion made by Ritchie, support by Ribbie to approve May 10.2005 minutes. Al yea vote. Motion carried. Correspondence: May GLASA minutes mailed. Thank-you from Delton District Library for Township contribution Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals sets date of June 14th ® 730 p.m. for next meeting On the Agenda: Election of officers, interpreta­ tion of HUD housing code, AT&T wireless applicant Fire Department: Fire report read Fire Chief Boulter assisted with testing at Barry County Fire Academy and along with assistant chief Hermenrtt attended training on the new barcode personnel accountability system Received soft­ ware and hand held scanner through Homeland Security grant. A reminder that testing of warming system wffl be first Saturday of each month liu p m. A recommendation was made by Gnief Boulter to hire Jason McMWon as a p*uoationary firefight­ er. He wffl be available dr/ames. Motion made by Perino to accept new fitefightor. support by Rtfote. Alt yea vote. Motion carried. Executive Director Dtxie Stadel-Manshum from the Barry County economic Development Alliance gave a present xion for financial assistance from the township. Tu be dneussed Ly board at a later date. Jim DeYoung representing Thvmappte Manor gave presentation on future renovaticns and expan­ sions for their facility including mcreas.ng the num­ ber of private rooms, construction of a rei'aixirtabve therapy ■wing’ along with other changes' Proposal will be on the August 2 ballot. Sheriff Dar Leaf gave a presentation on the dmination of the DARE program to be replaced by school liaisons. Among the various changes wffl •.w improved county wide coverage for grades &h through 12!h. Ad-hoc Committee co-chairman Chuck Norris stated that the awaiting bids were still too high and new ideas are being considered to stay within budg­ et New drawing of plans wffl be done by Wakely and Assoc, free of charge. A June 21 st meeting has been scheduled at 7:00 p.m. tor the review of new township haH construction. Motion made by Perino, support by Ritchie ’o approve purchase of new computers for cleric aM fire department in the amount of $2422.74, approval of software in toe amount of $5285.00 and training not to exceed $2500.00. Al yea vote Motion cameo. Motion by Perino, support by RMchie to apply tor grant from Secretary of State to purchase an opticci scan voting system and Election Management System software to comply with the Help America Vote Act. AN yea vote. Motion carried. Motion by Ritchie, support by Goy to approve the placing of a Geocache in toe township tor the pur­ pose of a GPS scavenger hunt Yee: Rook. Rrtchie Goy. Nay: Perino and Rfobie. Yeas have it Motion carried. Trustee Bob Perino announced his resignation as vice president of Gun Lake Planning Assoc, due to a conflict of interest. Bills reviewed by Rrtchie. Motion to pay biNs by Ribbie. support by Perino. Al yea vote. Motion car­ ried. Motion to adjourn by Ritchie, support oy Perino. AB yea vote. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Jenifer Goy Township Clerk unapproved minutes 7^ . Yoi k^ National Jiuarii AOSAB FOX BUN CO1 SaAYU AUGUST 1 On August 19th. take your golf game to Grayling. Michigan and help support the families who are supporting you every day! As an American, it is sometimes easy to forget the chaos thars raking place in me world today. We get up In the.mornmg. we go to wort and when time permlB, we go to enjoy one of the greatest games, gtw. For many American Famines (National cu Famltlesl (He is truly a Struggle. Many 01 National Guard memtiers have Been calls to duty and have spent monms abroad protecting our treeoom and leaving ttiM loved ones behind to continue tne dally wains of We and ratting famines. and Ox Run today National Guard FlnenciaSv. some of these families are in to help me cause and wort wttn the National Guard to help raise money lor me benefit of the Michigan Army and Air National Guard Family Support Fund. on Augmt ism 2005 Fox Run wm be hrndng a Four Player scramble. Entry Fee notes mMs. mncti and dmrw at the 1 Country Ou Four Mlle Rt ig. Ml 497S8 �Pace 14 - Thursday. June 23. 2005 - The HasbnQs Banner POLTCEBEfl’T Young female driver sought in hit-and-run complaint queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 6 PERSON HOT TUB: needs minor repair, $500 obo. (517)852-9402 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought, never used). Still on roll. New $800 - sell $295. (517)204-0600 AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, $500 obo. (269)948-0502 BED: A brand new Queen pillowtop mattress set. Brand new, in plastic, war­ rant'.; $105. Can deliver. (616)949-2683 BED: King pillowtop, new, in original package, warran­ ty. Can deliver. $189. (616)949-2683 BED: NASA developed Memory foam mattress set. Brand new with warranty, must sell, $400. Call (616)949-6525. Can deliver. BEDROOM SET: New 6pc. complete set with Sleigh bed! Must sell, $600. Can de­ liver; (616)949-6525. BOARD WARNER ELEC­ TRIC hospital bed with brand new mattress, $350. (517)852-9402_______________ FOR SALE: bib lettuce, har­ vested before your very own eves, locally grown, 804­ 9055. FOR SALE: outdoor play­ ground equipment, 2 sepa­ rate sets. One is tower/ climber with slide, other is cube climber with slide. Good condition, $50 each or best offers. Can be seen at 235 E. High, Hastings or call (269)948-2674. SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set $175. (517)719-8062 AQUATIC PLANTS: Water Lilies A LOTUS, Goldfish A Koi, liners, pumps, filters. Apol's Landscaping Co., 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia. (616)698-1030. Open Mon.Fri., 9am-530pn; Sat., 9am2pm. 2 BEDROOM in country, large yard, no pets, $525 + security deposit. (269)948­ 8943 FOR RENT: 2 bedroom home on the lake, no pets, $675 + security. (269)948­ 8943 FOR SALE 1972 house trail­ er, 12x46. Call (616)374-7841. 2001 SUZUKI 65OCC 9/WAGE: silver/blue, 250 miles, like new, $3,000. Call (269)948-8219. 2003 HARLEY DAVIDSON 12O0CC SPORTSTER: 100 Year Anniversary model, black and silver, only 550 miles, $11,800. Call (269)948­ 8219. HORSE SULKY CART: newly restored, like new. Solid oak 96" shaves, Patton leather appointments, heavy duty chrome wheels. Call (269)945-9883. ( unuttirnih * J. C ROSE DISPOSAL for your construction and clean­ up needs, (269)945-5826. HASTINGS 4 MARKET- SUNDAY, JUNE 26. 400 EXHIBITORS. RAIN OR SHINE. 730AM4.-00PM, LOCATED AT THE FAIRGROUNDS, RIGHT IN ALLEGAN, MICH. $3.00 ADM. wwwuilleganantiques.com BED (new) with king pillow­ top mattress set. Cost $1,000. (517)204-0600 $90 PILLOWTOP QUEEN mattress set (in plastic). Brand new, never used! King, $150. (517)719-8062 ( tiid "I / httiik ' 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy, Hastings. At the front counter. BIG MOVING/GARAGE SALE: 216 Indian Hills Dr. 9am-4pm Thursday A Fri­ day, June 23rd A 24th. Home decor, furniture, clean cloth­ ing, childrens clothing A toys. Something for every­ one! BIG TREASURE YARD SALE 6029 E. Center Rd. Rd. after Bliss, turn left go 5 miles, see signs. Wed.-Sat, June 22nd-25th, 10am-7pm. GARAGE SALE 1767 North M-37 Hwy. Friday, June 24th, 9am-5pm A Saturday, June 25th, 9am-1pm. Wom­ ens, mens and lots of little boys clothes (0-3T) - mostly name Drand including Car­ ters, Osh Kosh, Gymboree. Old Navy, Gap, Ralph Lau­ ren and The Children's Place. Highchair, Exersaucer, bouncy seat couch A love­ seat table with 6 diairs, books, household items A lots of toys by Fisher Price and Little Tykes. No Early Sales, Please! PINE LAKE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE several homes included. Friday, June 24th, 9am-5pm; Satur­ day, June 25th 9am-lpm. Something for everyone. Lo­ cated north of M-89 A east of Delton. Watch for sig.is’! 197*7 CHEVY PICK-UP from Texas, short utility bed, re­ built 350, new ball pints A springs, $1,500 obo. (517)852-9402 1990 DODGE DAKOTA WITH CAP: runs A drive® good, $800. (517)852-9402 CARD OF THANKS the family of Helen E Wilkins wish to thank all our relatives, friends and neighbors for their thoughts, prayers, phone calls, cards and flowers due to the loss of our mother and grandmother Thank you to Dr. Woodliff for hisyears of continuous care. Thanks also to David Wren for his thoughtfulness; Pastor Tim Dyer for his kind words and service; and to the Moose Lodge for the lovely luncheon. Marge Vandecar Donald Wilkins Susan E Sftnw.t ------THE FAMILY OF Margaret Lord would like to thank friends, family and businesses for the cards, flowers, food and donations to McCallum Church, Hospice and Alzhei­ mer’s after her death. A spe­ cial thank you to the staff at Tendercare for their care during her last months. All of vour calls, kind deeds and thoughts were greatly ap­ preciated by her family: Lester Lord, Carol A Larry Burd, Robert, Rebecca A William Wilcox, Robert A Janet Lord, Yvonne A Richard Allen, grandchildren & great grandchildren DIVORCE AGREEMENT. Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. J. C ROSE DISPOSAL for your construction and clean­ up needs, (269)945-5826. NEED A DECK BUILT OR A PRIVACY FENCE OR A CHAIN LINK FENCE IN­ STALLED? CALL FOR ESTI­ MATES, (269) 945-9340 CARLTON TOWNSHIP — A female driver in her 20s is being sought in connection with a hit-and-run accident reported last Thursday on Brown Road near Usbome Road. Authories said a motorist said he ended up in a ditch after swerving to avoid an older model tan four-door car similar to a Chevrolet Caprice, which failed to yield to the oncoming car. The Michigan Stale Police Hastings post is asking for anyone with information about this situation to call trooper Dale I yw-ma at (269) 948-8283. Cooler, change reported stolen from residence CITY OF HASTINGS — A larceny occurred in the 100 block of East High Street sometime time during the late evening hours last Friday. June 17. The resident told officers that someone took a cooler valued at $50 and a large amount of change from his porch sometime during the night. A suspect has been identified and the incident remains under investigation. Middleville man hurt in fall from lift truck CH Y OF HASTINGS — A Middleville man fell 25 to 30 feet from a lift truck shortly after 3 p.m. Thursday. June 16, in the 600 block of North Boltwood. William Minch. 64, was trimming a tree at the residence when a section hit the boom causing it to bounce and cfcrow Minch from the bucket. Aeromed responded to the scene and air lifted Minch to Spectrum Hospital, where his condiuon was not made known. Choking boy saved by 2 police officers CITY OF HASTINGS — Officer Cliff Morse and Sgt. Jim Lee are credited with saving a 7-year-old boy’s life a a residence June 16-in the 600 block of E. Clinton after hearing Lansing Mercy Ambulance sent to a report of a child choking. The officers arrived at the residence to find the boy not breathing and non-responsive and administered the Heimlich maneu­ ver. They were able to dislodge a portion of hot dog that was obstructing the boy’s air way. The child immediately began breathing and regained consciousness prior to Lansing Mercy arriving. He then was checked by ambulance personnel. Traffic stop leads to drug possession, warrant arrests CITY OF HASTINGS — A traffic stop at the corner of Broadway and State Street Monday led to a warrant arrest and drug charges. Tonya White, 31 of Hastings, was stopped for an equipment violation when it was learned that she was wanted on a warrant for possession of illegal drags and was placed under arrest. James Kaufman, 36, of Hastings, who was a passenger in the vehi­ cle. was observed hiding something under the seat While talking with Kaufman the officers located some drug paraphernalia if. his pocket, he pulled free and fled the area on foot Additional officers from several departments assisted in apprehending the man a few blocks away. Kaufman was charged with possession of marijuana and methamphetamine, and resisting and obstructing a police officer. He was also wanted on a warrant out of the Friend of the Court office. Fire heavily damages 2 Orangeville Twp. homes TOWNSHIP - ; The fin was located in first floor's sitting area and was spreading to the attic loft area. The only injury was to the homeown­ er. who received a cut on his arm. The structure was heavily damaged. Two bouts later, the Orangeville Fire Department received a fire alarm at 16 Fawn Lake Drive, and found a fully involved res­ idential structure on file. The structure was a total loss and valued at approximately $175,000. The residents had been visiting relatives overnight and not at home at the time of the fire. Both fires are still under investiga­ tion and both buildings were insured. Orangeville Fire was assisted at the scenes by Prairieville Township/Pine Lake Fire Department, Delton Fire Depc, Martin Fire Dept. Thomappie Emergency Ser .'ices, Wayland Area EMS. 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The child was returned to the mother without harm. nmiRT NEWS^ • Karen Diggs, 48, of Holland, was sentenced to a con­ tinuation of her probation, one year in jail with credit for 72 days served, substance abuse counseling and cognitive behavioral therapy while in jail, for two counts of violating her probation. The charges include one count of use of die controlled substance cocaine and one count of failure to report for drug testing in March. Her original charges from October 2004 in Hastings include one count of possession of less than 25 grains of the controlled substance cocaine, a felony with a maximum penalty of four vears in prison and/or $25,000 in fines. The second charge was of operating a motor vehicle with the presence of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor with a maximum sentence of $200 to $1,000 in fines and a min­ imum of five days to one year in jail. • Honesty Peters, 28, of Lake Odessa, was sentenced to a con inuation of her probation and her driver's license sus­ pended for six months for one count of violating her pro­ bation by consuming alcohol in November. Her original charges from September of 2003 include one count of possession of a controlled substance, a felony that has the maximum penalty of two years in jail and/or $2,000 in fines. The second charge was possession of mar­ ijuana, a misdemeanor with a maximum sentence of one year in prison and/or $2,000 in fines. ‘Bioblitz’ set for Saturday A “BioBlitz,” consisting of a guided bird walk, butterfly walk and hikes to the wetlands and woodlands, is planned for Saturday morning at Chariton Park. The walks will be an opportunity to learn more about the many creatures and plants that inhabit Barry County. The Early Morning Bird Walk with wildlife biologist Steve Allen of Geum Services Inc. will be at 7 a.m. Allen will continue with a Butterfly Walk, including all creatures with wings, at 10:30 a.m. Two afternoon walks also are scheduled: a Wetland Hike, guided by Steve Bare of the Natural Resource Conservation Service will be held at 1 p.m., and a Woodland Hike with Jim Coury of the Potawatomi Resource and Development Council will begin at 2:30. All four of these walks will begin at the west end of Gas and Steam Bam at Chariton Park. The BioBlitz is an eight-hour inventory of all living organisms at the park. Search teams will organize to scour the natural areas in the park in search of the many plants and animals that call the park home. The purpose of the Charlton Park BioBlitz is to create a species list for animal and plant groups represented in the park. In doing so, we will have a baseline survey that can be revisited tn the future to assess the park's effectiveness as nature's host. Everyone, young and old is encouraged to participate in the nature hikes and the survey work. Those interested in working with the survey crews are asked to be at the park’s Gas and Steam Bam at 8 a.m. For. more information on scheduled walks and the BioBlitz, please call the Barry Conservation District at 269-948-8056, extension 113, or send an e-mail to lori.phalen@mi.nacdnet.net �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 23 2005 - Psge 15 Maciasz, teacher and coach, retires after 32 basketball-filled years at Lakewood by Mary Roessler Special to J-Ad Graphics When Mike Maciasz came to Lakewood as a social studies teacher and coach, his resume included not only a B.A. from Olivet College but also the experience of having played semi-pro basketball. In fact, his basketball credentials were unusually impressive. He was named to the Class A All-State First Team in 1968 out of Garden City High School by the Detroit News. A headline read, “Mild Mike's a Real Sizzler". In describing the slender young Maciasz as a player, the article quipped that he had “the appearance of a profes­ sional blood donor” but “came on like King Kong on the? court." Maciasz went on to play college ball at Olivet and was chosen the team’s MVP all four years. In 1989 he was named to Olivet’s Basketball Hall of Fame, pos­ sessing the school’s all-time scoring record of 1,640 points. Perhaps the most impressive acknowledgment of his bas­ ketball prowess, however, came in the form of a 1972 letter from the Chicago Bulls inviting him to try out for the team. *Ib this day, that letter retains a place of honor in Maciasz’s scrapbook. A few years ago his daughters discov­ ered the letter and asked him what it was all about. He said, “Let’s go to lunch, and I'll tell you the story." His message to them that day, as daughter Stephanie remembers it, was advice she has never forgotten: Don’t ever sell yourself short. If you have the opportunity to do something, go for it As Stephanie and her sister Samantha learned over that lunch, however, their father chose to follow another important caveat: be realistic. Realizing that his basketball skills, though considerable, might not be suffi­ cient for him to make it in the NBA, Maciasz chose to pursue the career for which he had been preparing himself for the previous four years - teaching. That choice was Lakewood’s gain, because in 1973 Mace, as he is k-nown to both his colleagues and his students, came here to teach. Though he had grown up in a large metropolitan area, be realized, once he had seen Lake Odessa, that a small town would be a wonderful place to raise his children and the Lakewood School District a desirable place to educate them. During his tenure at Lakewood, Maciasz taught a variety of courses, from Economics and Personal Finance to Michigan History and Yearbook. He still lists putting together a yearbook as one of his proudest accomplishments. It was coaching however, that provided him with sotne of his greatest challenges and fondest memories. Mace was the junior varsity coach in 1975, the year of Lakewood’s state cham­ pionship in basketball. Though he coached the J.V. team, he was also very involved in working with the varsity. Then varsity coach Roily Krauss said of Maciasz. “His help and support were invaluable to me." Former superintendent Bill Eckstrom, who was responsible for attracting the tal­ ented Maciasz to Lake wood, commented. “Mike Maciasz I shall remember for the fine coaching he and Roily Krauss did in 1975. bringing the Class B State Championship to Lakewood. Although Roily was the head coach, I never for a minute neglected to appreciate the bas­ ketball knowledge and fundamentals that Mike provided. They were a great team, and our community shall forever be indebted to them for the glory they brought to Lakewood." According to wife De De, when Maciasz became the head varsity coach a few years later, he ate, drank and slept the game. He not only loved playing basket­ ball, but he loved coaching it, valuing the camaraderie with his coaching colleagues and the bonding with his players. During that time Mace also established the Pee Wee Basketball Program, which exists to this day and remains an important first step »u helping youngsters to develop their basketball skills. Earl Darby, who coached basketball with Maciasz for several years, remem­ bers Mace’s dedication. During the 1980*s the budget was tight, and there wasn’t enough money for new uniforms, so Mace thought up, organized, and was in charge of what Darby now describes as an “insane schedule." Not only did they run practices and coach games, they also raised money by running and refereeing men’s league, after-school intramurals and Saturday morning youth basketball. “During the basketball season," recalls Darby, “we seldom made it home before 10 or 11 in the evening." Though not compensated for their time, Maciasz and Darby maintained this schedule for a period of years, until they were able to raise enough money to purchase uniforms and a few other items for the basketball program. Though Mace loved coaching boys’ basketball, coaching girls was in some ways even more rewarding. Part of that was due to the fact that he was able to coach daughters Samantha and Stephanie from 1995 to 2000. The girl players respected him and heeded his coaching so eagerly, which made his work all the more rewarding. “Girls are hungry to learn," he said. That hunger was an inspi­ ration. Daughter Samantha remembers her father pushing her particularly hard to do her best. “My dad is truly an amazing basketball coach and a great dad. I will never forget the game we played at home against L.C.C. We had not beaten them for a long time. That day we won. and I have never seen my dad so excited. It was the best moment" "Probably the most important thing my dad taught me about athletics can be summed up in one word, and that is per­ severance." said daughter Stephanie. “If it was not for him. 1 know that I would not have played college ball for four years. He was truly my backbone of sup­ port. He gave me advice that 1 knew came from his own personal experiences, and that alone pushed me cverydav io do my best." Maciasz retired from coaching in 2000 when his daughter Stephanie graduated. Now he is very much looking forward to his retirement from teaching. Though he will miss his students and colleagues, he plans to be active and enjoy fishing, golf­ ing, exploring and, especially, being a grandpa. Friend and former colleague Sharon Krauss said, “family and friends are very important to Mace. A lot of people don’t know he has a very soft side. I’ve watched him turn to mush when he’s walked two of his daughters down the aisle at their weddings. I’ve also seen his eyes turn watery when he spoke with pride about his daughter Sam when she graduated from Grand Valley State University with a degree in teaching." Special Education teacher Sue Riches agrees. "Mace has always been such a proud father. He plays the big tough f »»y. but be just melts when he about his girts!" A proud and devoced parent and grand­ parent, a successful coach and talented basketball player. With that kind of pedigree, look for future Mac.asz grandci?ildren to be "real sizzlers” on the basketball court. MVHS makes plans to take a long hard look at its athletics programs by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Mzpte Valley Board of Education voted 5-0 last week to form an athletic study committee to look at a variety of issues dealing with the high school’s Can't waitfor football news to start happening on fields Isn't it easier to tell the truth in the first place than to leave everything in a “shroud of mystery” and let rumors to continue to grow and grow. Have we learned nothing from Pinocchio. Every summer it takes me about two weeks to be tired of worrying what kind of interesting stories I’ll be able to find to fill up a couple pages in the Banner every week. Those two weeks are nice, after the state track and field finals finish and the last baseball, softball, and soccer teams are through with their post-sea­ son runs. After that I’m ready for some football, or golf, or tennis, or soccer...anything. Football arrived a little too quickly this summer, and instead of being stories about touchdowns and tackles in the back of the paper, its stories about coaches and controversy on the front page. Stories about coaches are fine, stories about controversy aren't great Despite popular opinion, we (well I) don't go looking for trouble. I wish die story about former TK varsity football coach Tim Penfield's resigning could have been a happy one, or at least a clearer one. With what the Trojans have done under Penfield should have been enough for him to get a grand send off. The Trojans won 56 games in eight years under him, and made it to the playoffs six times in eight years. That's almost enough for a parade. Beyond parades. David T. was ready to pin a medal on him Wednesday after­ noon when the news came that Penfield had resigned standing up for a cause he believed in. I call that news, but I'm not exactly sure if it is news. It may be nothing but a rumor. If someone would have answered my questions Wednesday, it could have been a rumor that was disproven or it could have been confirmed as news. Will we ever know? I don’t know. I do know it won't go away if officials don't talk about it. Penfield said it's a story he's sure he'll want to tell someday. I had hoped “someday ” meant later Wednesday afternoon, but my phone stopped ringing after conversations with TK AD Tony Koski and superintendant Kevin Konarska. Others made me feel like there was a story to tell, but nobody wanted to be the one to tell it. I could have been writing about the Pistons today in this space, and you could have all skipped over it to look at the Deeetroit Basssketballllll story in the Free Press. I could have done that if they had just given answers. “To spend more time with his family.” is an answer I will no longer accept. I tove my family. In fact, something like the 55th annual family reunion is com­ ing up this weekend. I could have been talking about the sports that go along with that - wheel barrow races, pushing an egg along the ground with your nose, water balloon tosses, anything that was just for fun. Instead, here we are. Sure there would have been a story about Pennfield leaving, but the mystery would be gone and everyone could just get on with their lives. Everyone says it’s just sports. It is just sports. That can be taken two ways. One: It's just sports, so why is the paper pushing so hard to find out what's going on. Two: It's just sports, so there's no reasor to hide anything. I made it very clear that I wasn't looking to get any kids into trouble. I didn’t even want to know the names of any students. I just wanted to know what the straw was that broke the camel’s back, because there obviously was one. Marcie got to go through all of this week too in the Hastings system. That was just what coach Rademacher needed during his first weeks on the job. Let's hope the new TK coach gets a smooth start, and let’s hope that the parents and football players and my gut feeling about Rademacher are right. He seems like a great coach. Maybe I should make a trade with Jon Gambee, the fine writer who follows Maple Valley football with passion. All Guenther and the Lions have been accused of lately is playing hard and making the play-offs. That's all I want to write about - the game. Is it August yet? interscholastic athletic program. The action, taken with the absence of two board members, Allison Avery and Mark Shoemaker, was in response to complaints from returning members of the girts' varsity volleyball team and their parents about Kelly' Offrink, who has served as coach for six years. • Parents and playws -who attended--the regular May meeting to ask that Offrink be removed from her post, alleging that the coach was not committed to the pro­ gram. had not developed a youth pro­ gram, freshman program, or team camp, did not attend AAU games, did nothing to further her coaching skills and failed to develop a support network for volleyball in the school and community. At that time school board president Jerry Sessions said that the school district did no*. have a written policy or philoso­ phy dealing wi 'h any high school athletic program, including expectations for the coaching staff, and favored the formation of a committee that would establish a written policy and philosophy and would establish objective criteria for evaluating the performance of coaches for all high school sports. “The problem here is that we can't look st one program if we have no philosophy and policy which we can use to evaluate a coach," be said. Julie Winegar and Tom Olsen, parents of returning varsity girts’ volleyball play­ ers, addressed the board last week during the public comment portion of the meet­ ing. Winegar expressed frustration that no action had been taken after the volleyball players and their parents came before the school board last month with their con­ cerns about Offrink’s coaching abilities. Winegar also said teachers and adminis­ trators at the high school harassed some of the girls who spoke at last month’s meeting. She also commented that while the girls’ varsity track team won the state championship, there were no T-shirts available to the girls or the community to commemorate the event Sessions responded that proposed ath­ letic study committee was the board’s response to their co teems. “We do value everybody’s input," he added. “There’s always a lot to go over. There’s always two sides. It’s hard on the board; it’s hard on you. I’m sure that all of us here, ail we care about is making the valley the best it can be. 1 want all our -kids to have -a- great their entire career really. As parenu, as 2006 covering the following ten points: board members, and coaches, we all put in tons of hours and we all suffer every time a kid loses or is hurt... it’s tough on all of us. I don’t know what else to say other than we will keep working at it and if you guys will be gracious enough to keep helping and keep talking and letting u.-> know how you feel, we’ll do our best to make it work. It’s got to work. I’ve been around this stuff too long ... I know that if everyone puts in 100%, it will club and bow its members can offer input. work.” Later. under new business. Superintendent Kim Kramerproposed the committee be comprised of 11 or 12 members: including one or two appointed chairpersons who have experience with Maple Valley athletics, two school board members, two administrators, two coach­ es, two parents of high school athletes, and two community members who have had experience with Maple Valley High School athletics and himself. The board members, administrators and coaches who will sit on the committee will be appointed at the regular July or August meeting of the board. After the appoint­ ments are made, the board will make an appeal to members of the community to submit their names to fill the remaining seats on the committee. 1) a list of recommendations 2) a philo­ sophical statement as to the role athletics are to play in the school system, v ith regard to both competition and participa­ tion, 3) establish a written job description for all coaches, 4) develop policy and procedures for the hiring and evaluating of coaches and assistants, 5) conducting a community wide survey to determine sat­ isfaction or objections with the current athletic program. 6) establish team sizes and cut procedures for each sport. 7) (fetetmine guidelines tor tournament pai ticipation, 8) review the rote of boosters 9) community and parent involvement process, 10) establish a philosophy regarding the use of coaches who are not employees of the iistrict. At the suggerti-rt) of Tom Olsen, a par­ ent who was -n the audience, an 11 th item was added to the list: Establishment of policy regarding the use of school facili­ ties by profit and non-profit organizations for fund-raising events. Board Trustee Brian Green said he felt it was important that the district have written policy and philosophy in place that clarifies how athletics support the mission of the schools in the district. “So many other issues that you can get caught up in, and have to emotional l> make a decision on," said Kramer. “Unless you have a clear vision and rock, something !o stand on as to what you’re all about, then all of sudden it becomes. ‘Well, that’s just your judgment, or you didn't like this...’ you don’t have any­ thing to root your decision on. That’s hard. 1 think you have to have a philoso­ phy about what we arc all about." After the vote, Kramer said anyone would provide the interested in serving on the committee board with a written and verbal report to should submit his or her name to the the board at its regular meeting in January administration office. The committee Lakewood looking for next varsity girls’ volleyball coach by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The search is on for the next Lakewood High School varsity volleyball coach. It was announced last week that coach Jeff Duits has resigned from the post. “I think he did an outstanding job for “He had outstanding success for us,” said Murphy. "I just can’t say enough good things about how he’s been an excellent rote model for the kids.” In the fall of 2002. Nichols replaced us," said Murphy. Duits took over the program mid-sea­ son, in January 2003, after the departure of first-year coach Don Nichols. After that auspicious start, Duits kept the strong tradition of the Viking varsity one of the most successful volleyball pro­ grams in the state of Michigan. Her tenure included a berth in the state finals. She will be back, for a white. “I have been asked to help out this summer to keep the program going." said Rowland. “The best situation would be a new hired teacher would take the job. It becomes time consuming for me but I can’t leave them hanging." Having a number of open teaching positions at al) levels should help the Vikings lure in their prime candidates. The Vikings arc also searching for a varsity girts’ basketball assistant. volleyball program rolling. The Vikings’ string of consecutive district titles is now at 14. Lakewood won Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 titles in 20C4 and 2005. At the end of the 2004 season. Lakewood advanced to the state quarter­ finals under Duits. Kellie Rowland who resigned last year after more than a decade at the helm of Former LHS volleyball coach Jeff Duits cheers on his team. He led the team to a pair of CAAC titles and a trip to the state quarterfinals �Page 16 - Thursday. June 23,2005 - The Hastings Banner The 24 Hour Challenge sees race for first place by Patricia Joimj Staff Writer This year there was some excitement at the end of the 24 Hour Challenge. There was competition for first place in the overall total of miles. Three men tried to reach that almost 302.8; and Jay F. Muller with 302.8. Also competing this year was Wayne Curtis of Nashville with 157.9 miles. Place MUet Rider, City. mythical 500 mile mark. Three riders fell short with Ladislav Koptis of Toronto, last year's top miler, completing 470.2 miles. He fell only 7.5 miles short of the winner, David T. Stebbins who had 477.7 miles. Peter Murk also accumulated 470.2 miles. These three riders had completed 245 miles by 8 p.m. on June 18. The 23rd 24 Hour Challenge is now just a symphony of sore muscles, a few bike repairs and memories. For more than 400 riders and 1000 crew members and volunteers the weekend was a blur of wheels going by. 58 241.60 Jill M Gibson. Grandville. Ml 74 210.40 Sarah A. Hojnacki. Solon. OH 77 202.90 Jessica McGcttigan. Muskegon. MI M18-24 14 379.00 Kelly Korevec. Brookfield. WI 20 356.50 Mike Bashkir, Aho. Ml 24 340.30 Joel Schreurs, Kalamazoo. MI 30 324.10 Chadd Fowler. Salem. OH 51 262.90 Joshua Fodder Kalka*ka.Ml 52 257.80 Steve E Ku’wicki, Lakeville. IN 66 225.40 Dave Kotttr, Grand Rapids. Ml 66 225.40 Matthew M Kuhns, Madison. WI 77 202.90 David Jr Bartmcki. Wyandotte. MI 77 202.90 Colin G Cbeever. Milton. WI 82 186.10 David Rupar, Sussex. WI 89 126.70 Razvan M Marconi. Kalamazoo, MI 92 71 JO Mark Stob, Grand Rapid* Ml F25-29 21 355JO Lori Caruso, Sarnia, Ontario 29 325.30 Laura Melendez. Grand Rapids. Ml 74 210.40 Danielle M Shay. Grand Rapids. Ml 74 210.40 Melanie Cloutier, Angus, Ontario 74 210.40 Kimberly A Myszkewicz, Whitewater. WI 85 172.90 Martina Cabajsky, Sarnia, Ontario 92 71JO Andrea L Sutherland, Sarnia. Ontario M25-29 2 470.20 Larry Optis, Toronto. Ontario 33 316.60 Sean De Luna, Evanston, IL 38 302.80 Alex M Ruch. Rockford. IL 43 286.60 Anthony Luink'cnia, Chicago. IL 43 286.60 Mark W Hojnacki. Solon. OH 54 255.40 Jon Kiner. Dayton. OH 55 250.30 Wade Burch. Lansing. Ml 76 204.10 Kory MacKinnon. Sarnia, Ontario 77 202.90 Matthew Fasana, Chicago, IL 78 197.80 Marcus Schoenherr, Kalamazoo, Ml 87 157.90 Mark Fitzgerald. Chicago, 1L 87 157.90 Brian W Cochran, Caro. MI F30-34 36 309.10 Jerica Gritsch. Belle Plaine, IA 43 286.60 Missy J Havbck. Clayton. IN 62 232.90 Alison Murphy. Woodridge. IL 85 172.90 Tanya Amaya, Waterloo. Ontario 86 165.40 Erin Scherer. Kitchner. Ontario M30-34 6 424.00 Bryce Walsh, Chicago, IL 11 394.00 Paul G Rozelle, Bexley. OH 17 370.30 Robert D Hayley. Taylor. MI 19 362.80 Evan Deutsch. Oak Park, Ml 35 310.30 Jeff A Hojnacki. Solon, OH 36 309.10 Mark S Potgeter. Jenison. Ml 38 302.80 Chad W Morton. Kentwood. MI 58 302.80 Mark Winters, Grand Rapids, MI 44 280.30 Kenneth J Myszkewicz. Whitewater. WI 53 256.60 Kevin Buter, Waterloo. Ontario 54 255.40 Eric M Nyman. Rockford. IL 73 211.60 Robert Janzen. Sarnia. Ontario 76 204.10 Peter J Farr. Hamilton. Ontario 76 204.10 Matthew Vander Linde, Kingsley. MI 83 180.40 David A Couch. Grand Rapids, MI 87 157.90 Brian W Updike, Grand Rapids, MI 88 150.40 Samuel F Wilkinson, Middleville. Ml 88 150.40 Paul Me Curdy, Howell. MI 91 96.20 Christopher S Keizer, Hastings, MI F35-39 7 416JO Laura A Johnson. Baltimore, MD 24 340.30 Susie Rabiah. Shaker Hu.OH 29 325.30 Katrina Meyer. Vernon Hills, IL 33 316.60 Karen M Hannon, Muskegon. Ml 58 241.60 Diane J Murphy,Wheaton. IL 77 202.90 Angela J May. Wilmette. IL 89 126.70 Helene J Beer. Strongsville. OH M3 5-39 li 394 00 Steve M Hsvlick. Clayton. IN 11 394.00 Brian Me Ewen. Ea« Lansing. Ml This was an unusual National 24 Hour Challenge. Six riders from Denmark, wearing matching red jerseys which read “The Danes are Coming” joined the event. Leo Jensen, Kaj Stougaard, Klaus Bruun Kristensen, Per Askjaer Rasmussen. Martin Kristoffersen and Henrik Obberjaer were enthusiastic riders. Kristotfersen came in second in his age group with a total of 401 miles. The Danes stayed with local families and visited Greenfield Village, a mall and Lake Michigan when they were not riding. In addition at the second rest stop at Baseline United Methodist church the riders resting from their exertions after more than 70 miles with a wedding. The bride Adrienna Miller says. “I thought it was gxaL I am a mountain biker and I am going to do some riding during my honeymoon in Baja, Mexico.” Each year there are poignant moments as when a daughter lets her dad get ahead, so she can catch up. Or a mom. hands her crying baby to her husband with a kiss as she tests her own limits. For some just completing the first 126 mile loop around Barry County is enough. For oth­ ers it L a mantra of just one more loop. The weather cooperated this year cooperat­ ed this year with moderate temperatures and light winds. There were only a few minor injuries and mishaps. Although for the cyclist who spent 43 min­ utes changing a flat tire, or the one or lost a pedal and got scraped and bruised as he tum­ bled to the ground or the one who dropped out after 3 flat tires, it was perhaps a 24 hour chal­ lenge best forgotten. For others they are already planning on being al the 24th National 24 Hour challenge, on the third weekend in June. Jo Carr of Hasting* competed in the female 50-54 category riding 2104 miles. Other Hastings riders are Christopher Keizer with a total of 96.2 miles, Dan Johnson with 265.3 miles, and Michael H. O'Donnell with 202.9 miles. Caledonia riders included Jeff White with 341J miles, Eric J. Kimber with 326.5 miles, Tom Bestrom with 126.7 miles, John C. Humphrey with 34.4 miles and Clarence L. Doombos with 225.4 miles. Riding a single iccumbent Joseph W. McLaughlin completed 71.5 miles. Prticipating in this personal endurance event from Middleville were teacher Samuel F. Wilkinson. 150.4 miles. Bill Potapa, 301.6, Michael J. Gormley, 286.6; Darrin M. Oliver, StaidProvince/Nation FIB-24 The cyclists gather at the start at Thomappie Kellogg Middle School. The start took them down the bus service road, down Bender road, to Patterson to Main Street and then around a 126.7 mile loop of Barry County. 14 379 00 Michael Flood. Holt. Ml 14 379.00 Michael Hoffmann. Sumter. SC 19 362.80 James T Karlovcc. Shaker Hts. OH 20 356.50 David A De Graaf. Rockford. Ml 23 341.50 Jeff White. Caledonia. MI 24 340.30 Henrik Obbekjaer. Fredericia. Denmark 26 332.80 Brian C Baker. Sparta, MI 28 326.50 Eric J Kimber. Caledonia. MI 29 325.30 Thomas J Scott. Belmont, Ml 30 324.10 Eric Johnson. Worthington, OH 32 317.80 David B Ringey. Beverly Hills. MJ 33 316.60 Allen W Murphy. Clio, MI 36 309.10 Mike Zapinski, Macomb Township. MI 36 309.10 Mark S Alexander, Swartz Creek, MI 38 302.80 Brian E Carrigan. Ada. MI 39 30I.6C James M Mercer. St Louis, MO 41 295.30 Mark R Mueller. Kewadin. MI 47 272.80 Troy A Smith. Avon. IN 48 271.60 Tom M Seiler Cheektowaga, NY 49 265.30 Dan Johnson. Hastings, MI 51 262.90 Scot A Piper. Midland. MI 53 256.60 Louis W Huffman, Columbiana. OH 53 256.60 Joseph Van Dinther, Sarnia, Ontario 56 249.10 Kevin Taylor. Aho. MI 60 235.30 Biyan E Obermeyer, Grand Rapids, MI 62 232.90 Steve S Fox. Carthage. IN 62 232.90 Michael Burden. Wyonung. MI 71 212.80 Philip A Trujillo. Northville. MI 76 204.10 J Andrew Clayton. Lebanon. OH 76 204.10 Andy Bruno. Silver Spring, MD 77 202.90 Aron T Dietzel, Grand Rapids. MI 77 202.90 Wayne Kauffman. New.iygo, MI 85 172.90 Kevin Aspegrcn, Athens, OH 89 126.70 Brian R Seven. Ada. Ml 89 126.70 Ken J Godi, Comstock Park. Ml 90 115.60 Wayne A Moshauer. Rockford. MI 91 96.20 David W Clark, Wheaton. IL F40-44 24 340.30 Jo A Stasiak. Olmsted Fails. OH 36 309.10 Annette G Weingste. Byron Center. Ml 43 48 OH 54 89 286.60 Janet L Me Gettigan. Muskegon, MI 271.60 Christine M Graham. Westerville, 255.40 Resa M Remus-Stariha. La Salle, IL 126.70 Gloria J Wilson. Belleville. MI 4 432.70 Gary E Waggoner. Elkridge, MD 6 424.00 Scott D Luikart. New Philadelphia, OH 9 409.00 Martin Hukle, Houston. TX 9 409.00 Mark G Luikart, New Philadelphia, OH 10 401 JO Leo Jensen, Middlefart. Denmark 10 401.50 Alan Smudz. Monroe. Ml 16 371.50 Dave W Pin. Sarnia, Ontario 20 356JO Troy L Miller. Fowler, Ml 21 355.30 David F Howson, Sarnia, Ontario 22 347.80 Eric Overton, Berea. OH 26 332.80 Roger W McCready. Dayton. OH 26 332.80 Robert Lalley, Holland, MI 29 325.30 Jeff Stephens, Worthington, OH 29 325.30 Peter B Worden. Traverse City. Ml 30 324.10 Rainard M Beer. Strongsville. OH 30 324.10 William Padove. Chicago. IL 32 317.80 Kaj K Stougaard, Middlefart. Denmark 33 316.60 David B Harris. Grandville, Ml 34 311 JO Mark A Harrison, Naperville. IL 35 310.30 Claus B Kristensen. Middlefart, r>*36W. 10 Tim Zych. Kentwood. MI 38 302.80 Brian A Curtis. Walker. MI 39 301.60 Eric G Stowers. Kalkaska. Ml 45 279.10 Dan J Child*. West Lafayette. IN S3 256.60 Mark J Spialek. Warrenville, IL 53 256.60 Mark A Andree. Holland. MI 53 256.60 Murk A Buller. Leetonia. OH 66 225.40 Ralph R Germaine. Toronto, Ontario 68 220.30 Larry R Alvenou. Grant Ml 69 219.10 Dennis L Thome, Birmingham. MI 72 212.60 Kn, T Rogen. Rushsylvania. OH 74 210.40 Mart A William,. Beverly Hills. Ml 74 210.40 Chris Cavaliere, Farmington Hills, 2005 CHEVY COLORADO IS CREW CAB Z-71 4x4 ^•ooivw # Security deposit 48-month. 60,000 mftt 269-945-2425 • 1-800-235-2524 Ladislav Koptis of Toronto cane in second this year with a total of 470.2 miles. He tied with Peter Murk also of Toronto The top overall winner was Daniel Stebbins with a total of 477.7 miles. 75 205.30 Scott A Deckebfe-h. Holland. Ml 75 205.30 Jim R Kreps. Chisago. IL 76 204.10 Jeff Zink. Uniontoun. OH 77 202.90 Troy S Hutchinson. Zsclsnd. Ml 77 202.90 Joseph M Barmicki. Highland. MI 77 202.90 Dan Me Allisler. Frederick, MD 77 202.90 Keith W Walker. Holland. Ml 77 202.90 Raymond J Grodek. Arlington His, IL 77 202.90 David P Bannicki. Wyandotte, kO 87 157.90 Wayne T Curtis. Nashville. MI 89 126.70 Tom H Bestroro. Caledonia. Ml 89 126.70 Mark Gledhill. Conuma. Ontario 89 126.70 Dave Staubltn. Rockford. Ml 89 126.70 James W Blais. Holt. MI 92 71 JO Also Mstchea, Front RoyaLVA F45-49 39 301.60 Paula Stuhlmscher. Kitchner. Ontario 51 262.90 Janice Bern. Rochester. NY 51 262.90 Debbie Pierce. Avon. IN 53 256.60 Valerie A Copeland. Grimbsy. Jb Ontario M45-49 2 470.20 Peter Murk. Toronto, Ontario vtSy’ 3 455.20 John JurcrynskL Holdemess, NH gg 5 425.20 Glenn A Dik. Grand Rapidt, Ml 15 377.80 Richard Kordenbrock. Cincinnati, OH 19 362.80 William H Smith. Frederick. MD 20 356JO Rick E Lehtu, Aubutn Hills. MT 21 355.30 Steven A Tuner. Geneva. IL 21 35530 Joel A Lawrence. High Point, NC 21 35530 Gary C Bert. Ludmgton. MI 21 355.30 Thomas V Lawrence. Seattle. WA 22 347.80 Daryl Kunz. Deerfield. IL 22 347.80 Gary Zaid. Deerfield. IL 24 340.30 Jay Goldstein. Deerfield. IL " 26 332.80 Michael L Mamo. Holland. MI ' 29 325.30 Rick D Smith. Samia. Ontario 32 31730 BiU Kuhricki, Lakeville. IN 33 31660 Dennis E Jeffers. Gaines. MI 33 316.60 Gary John Michalet. Northville. MI 33 316.60 Dale R Hansen. Swartz Crock. MI 35 31030 Glenn N Fay. IndienapoUs. IN 37 30400 David P Licatovich. Potterville, MI 38 302.80 Daniel R Tift. Ada MI 39 301.60 Martin Burg, HudeonviBe. MI 39 301.60 Bill P Potapa. Middleville, Ml 42 294.10 Ed Kones, Tallmadge. OH 45 279.10 Uoyd W Jr Wife. Rogers. OH 50 264.10 Mike Pierce. Avon, IN 50 264 10 BiU Bechek, Petoskey. Mi 69 219.10 Dsvid A Ptax. Grand Rspitfe, MI 70 217.90 Gene A WenzeL Cleveland. OH 74 210.40 David C Otto. Burton. MI 83 180.40 Lenny Crosby. WMker. MI 84 174.10 Jun W Rosa. NobiesvUte, IN 85 17190 William Brinkley. Grand Blanc, MI 86 165.40 Raymond J Vtaor. Appleton. WI 87 157.90 Rick Plus*. Troy. MI 88 150.40 Elvis Karate. Mattawan. MI 88 130.40 Ed Sorensen. Warsaw. IN <>2 7130 Chet A Grodek. Chicago. IL 53 43.00 David Gutman. Chirago. IL 54 34.40 Jon C Humphrey. Caledonia, Ml FSO-54 12 386.50 Nancy D Guth. Stafford. VA 26 33280 Merry Vander Linden. Bloomfield Hills, MI 26 33280 Nancy Mills. Chagrin Falls. OH 53 256.60 Alice M Erickson. Madison. WI 56 249.10 Nancy A Lange. Wyoming. Ml 69 219.10 Judy Do Young. Grand Rapids. MI 74 210.40 Jo Cat. Hastings. MI 79 196.60 Denise Lachniet. Gram. MI 86 165.40 Mary Kay Germaine, Toronto. Ontario M50-54 1 477.70 David T Stebbins. Belmont MI 10 401.50. Martin Kristoffcreen. Middletart. Denmark 12 386.50 John J Gu±. Stafford. VA 14 379.00 Ralph C Pruitt. Holme*. NY 18 364.00 Michael L Adam*. Him. MI 21 355.30 Gene G Ter Hoot. Byron Center. MI 24 340.30 Bruce Rosenzweig, Chicago. IL 25 339.10 Fredrick S Whaley. Portage. MI 29 325.30 Gary J Trap. Grand Rapid*, Ml 29 325.30 Per Rasmussen. Middlefart. Denmark 29 325.30 Angel A Mitcvski. Rochester Hills. MI 35 310.30 Gregory E Blake. Grandville, MI 35 310.30 Stephen Ditella.Tillsonburg. Ontario 37 304.00 Glenn S Armstrong, Highland Park., IL 38 302.80 Michael D Ruch. Kentwood. Ml 38 302.80 George C Ammerman. Evanston, IL 39 301.60 Paui F Weber. Walker, Ml See CHAULENGE, next page �Tho Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 23. 2005 - Page 17 CHALLENGE, continued from previous page 39 301.60 Dieter Dauberman. Jackson. Ml 65 226.60 Bruce W Gibson. Grandville. Ml 40 300.40 Dennis E Murphy. Traverse City. Ml 73 211.60 Dick A Akers. North Canton. OH 40 300.40 Rodger L Sager. Fishers. IN 76 204.10 David Westcrholm. Lombard. IL 42 294.10 John E Farrow. Plainfield. IN 83 180.40 Steven A Grossman. Chicago. IL 42 294.10 Michael Reese. Pittsburgh. PA 85 172.90 Steven J Wistic. Brockway. Ml 43 786.60 Michael J Gormley. Middleville Ml 89 126.70 Ross A Hickman. Central Lake. Ml 48 271.60 Fabio G Zorzes. Thunder Bay. 89 126.70 Ra> Landfair. Cedar. Ml Ontario 89 126.70 Edward R Andres. Traverse City. MI 51 262.90 Bob J Law. Vickers Hts. Ontario 89 126.70 Chris Shea. Grand Rapids. MI 53 256.60 Mark A Jensen. Augusta. Ml 89 126.70 Elmer W Derks. Jenison. MI 58 241.60 Daniel J Updike, Greenville. Ml 92 71.50 Thomas D Curtis. Rockford. Ml 59 240.40 Mark Wajswoi. Mundelein. IL F60-64 64 227.80 Mark E Lindgren. Greenwood. IN 48 271.60 Patricia Wolf. Jones. Ml 64 227.80 Paul P Kajmowic/.. Thunder Bay. 92 71.50 Judith Shea. Grand Rapids. MI Ontario M 60-64 66 225.40 James L Focklcr. Kalkaska. Ml 21 355.30 Fred W Krawiecki. Holland 67 221.50 Scott Chisholm. Tottenham. Ontario Landing. Ontario 73 211.60 Paul G Spruit. Walker. Ml 21 355.30 Claudio Vacas. Bloomfield Hills. Ml 73 211.60 Kenneth N Lehto. Royal Oak. MI 24 340.30 Bill A Schwarz. Kinderhook. NY 77 202.90 Edward M Freeland. Troy. Ml 26 332.80 Leonard J Meser. Tucson. AZ 77 202.90 Vincent M Miceli. Glen Ellvn. IL 30 324.10 John G Galkivu. WiUoby. OH 77 202.90 Edward Vant Hof. Grandville. Ml 36 309.10 William F Ingraham. Scituate. MA 77 202.90 Peter J Leiss. East York. Ontario 39 301.60 William G Rizck. Chicago. IL 84 174.10 Charles Boumiea. Eaton Rapids. Ml 39 301.60 Ronald L Wallenfang. Germantown. 84 174.10 Frederick Royce. Kalamazoo. MI WI 86 165.40 Mike Raines. Akron. OH 46 277.90 Gene A Cochran. Midland. Ml 88 150.40 David V Ladd. Kalamazoo. Ml 63 229.00 Tom Davies. Paradise. CA 88 150.40 David S Meyer. Grand Rapids. Ml 66 225.40 Clarence L Doombos. Caledonia. 88 150.40 Gerald W Eby. Traverse City. MI MI 89 126.70 Stuart Picard. Greenville. Ml 70 217.90 Gale Long. Casper. WY 91 96.20 David Campos. Grand Rapids. MI 73 211.60 Ronald F Doering. Portage. Ml F55-S9 77 202.90 Michael H O’Donnell. Hastings. Ml 81 187.90 Caroline Tericcki. Grand Rapids. Ml 77 202.90 Greg C Rolek. St Cloud. MN 80 195.40 Dennis A Vandcruall. Earl Park. IN M55-59 87 157.90 Keith J Me Ewen. Cookstown. 18 364.00 Dan Woll. Hamirond. WI Ontario 21 355.30 Steve Gerbig. Evansville. IN 89 126.70 Robert L Steinmeier. Long Grove. 22 347.80 Glen Steen. Tillsonburg. Ontario n. 22 347.80 Rick L Roberts. Grand Blanc. MI M65-69 24 340.30 Jay R Fried. Northbrook. IL 14 379 00 James G Hlavka. Racine. WI 26 332.80 Robert J Krueger. Charles City. IA 19 362.80 James W Cartwright, Muncie. IN 27 331.60 Michael P Alexa. Greenwood. IN 21 355.30 Andrzej Kurkowski. DeWitt. Ml 29 325.30 David J Geerlings. Holland. Ml 26 332.80 Kaz Bicniak. Thornhill. Ontario 31 319.00 Dennis L Rasmussen. Mankato. MN 29 325.30 Milan Stolka. Fairport. NY 35 310.30 Dick Hojnacki. Solon. OH 30 324.10 James W Johnson. North Canton. 36 309.10 Earl W Hill. Britt. 1A OH 38 302.80 Marc A Talsma. Grand Rapids. MI 33 316.60 Algie W Murphs. Gaines. Mi 39 301.60 Thomas D Van Dam. Rockford. MI 35 310.30 Robert WiUuum. Tillsonburg. 50 264.10 Louis J Vetter. Medina. OH Ontario 50 264.10 Kaz Hone. Tiffin. OH 54 255.40 Bernard L Drerup. Huntertown. IN 51 262.90 Carl J Leaf. Palatine. IL 59 240 40 Philip L Me Kenzie. Niles. Ml 53 256.60 John O C Pemberton. Jordon. 66 225.40 Don R Stowers. Grayling. MI Ontario 70 217.90 Larry L Piper. Midland. Ml 53 256.60 Eugene R Vandal. Thunder Bay. 89 126.70 Frank D Hutchinson. Michigan City. Ontario IN 54 255.40 Graham S Stewart. Thunder Bay. F7O+ Ontario 66 225.40 Isabelle E Sheardown. Cookstown. 56 249.10 Timothy Reese. Pittsburgh. PA Ontario 57 247 90 David L Orr. Traverse City. Ml M70+ 58 241.60 David Erickson. Madison. WI 70 217.90 Howard A Davis. Concord. OH 61 234.10 Jim Siegel. Grand Rapids. MI Riders come down the hill into Middleville, past the stagecoach and the Kalamazoo Pipe Band. It took the first cyclists only until 11:07 a m to reach the second checkpoint at Baseline United Methodist Church. 73 miles from the start in Middleville. (Photos by Patricia Johns) RESIGN, continued from page 1 difficult for nw* because I’m employed by the school system and I just don’t want to answer any questions. 1 can’t speak to that. I know there will be a day when I’ll want to. but today isn’t that day.” Rather, he gave the company line. “I resigned to spend more time with my family.” but acknowledged. •’It’s the most difficult decision I’ve ever made.” Koski and school board member Scott Kiel, who also helps keeps statistics for the football program, both hinted at a particular incident that brought about the abrupt resig­ nation. "I’d rather not comment on dial.” said Kiel. "All that stuff is going through the process that normally happens in a school situation." "Tim resigned for some reasons that are not public and are his personal reasons. I know what they are, but I can’t divulge them. I’m going to respect Tim’s wishes, and from the position as a school board member I can't comment on anything.” Koski said. “1 have an obligation as far as there arc students involved. I have an obliga­ tion and I can’t talk about that — confiden­ tiality.” Konarska and Koski both expressed that they tried to convince Penfield to stay on and head back to the sidelines for his ninth sea­ son. “By no means did we want Tim to resign,” said Koski. “There are always issues with teaching and coaching. Pan of the reason is. Tim needed to reduce his stress a little bit. Coaching is stressful." Penfield didn’t mention stress as a reason, but said he just hopes it doesn't cause any undue stress on the 2005 varsitv Trojan foot­ ball team. “The kids have always been my first prior­ ity," said Penfield. “I hope there’s a seamless transition for the kids ' As much as he w anted him to stay. Koski wouldn't say that Penfield had made the wrong decision in leaving. “I’m not going to say the right u?ing is resigning... I'm just saying. Tim is a very eth­ ical person.” Pcnnficld led the Trojan varsity football squad to the playoffs in six of the past eight seasons, including last season's trip to the dis­ trict finals. The Trojans were 56-26 under his guidance. Local man umps at baseball state finals Shawn Veitch, a 2000 Lakewood High School graduate and son of Bob and Sheila Veitch of Lake Odessa, was umpire at the Michigan High School Athletic Association basebail state finals in Battle Creek this past weekend. Shawn is in his fourth year umpiring ;.nd was selected by the MHSAA director. He is also the youngest to ever umpire at a state final. In addition to baseball. Shawn referees NCAA and high school wrestling. He refer­ eed for the Big 10 wresting match between Central Michigan and Michigan State University. He attended Michigan State for four years and Olivet for one year and graduated with a double major in science and math. Keep your Shawn Veitch signals an out as he umpires for Saturday’s state finals in Battle friends and relatives Creek. (Photo provided) yMAl^/TREET SAVINGS BANK W INFORMED! The Danes wore matching red jerseys (on the right of the picture). Their jerseys red. The Danes are Coming!." Send them The Hastings BANNER When: Where Cost: Saturday, July 9", 2005 Hastings Country Club S200 Per Team All Proceeds to Benefit Local Charities! Format: 4 Person Scramble with hole events and great prizes! Barry County United Way Continuum ol Care ■ This proposal will assist in preven­ tion of Barry County families with mortgage or rental assistance when faced with fore­ closure or eviction Habitat for Humanity Barry County - Monies raised will allow this organization to work in partnership with low income families of Barry County and provide them with a home. 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Friday 8-6; Monday & Wednesday 8-7; OPEN SATURDAY 8-3 269-945-2425 I 269-945-9554 Or Pick-up Registration Forms at Hastings Counry club Pro Shop �Pago 18 - Thursday. June 23. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Local teams have a great weekend at AYSO Invite Of the nine Hastings AYSO teams that par­ ticipated in the June IO-12 Kalamazoo AYSO Soccer Invitational (KASI). five made it to the final day by advancing through Friday and Saturday's Round-Robin play at the Kalamazoo Soccer Complex. Boys' and girls’ teams competed in nine different divisions between U8 and UI6-I9. The Hastings team of girls coached by Hank Wagner in the GU12 division earned a first place championship, as did the boys’ U12 team coached by Jeff Dobbin and David Vaughan. The boys’ UI4 team coached by Bob Flikkema finished second, the girls' U10 team coached by Johnny McCoy and Gene Sinclair placed third, and the girls' U10 team coached by Tim Schoessel was fourth. Other Hastings teams competing were the boys U10 team coached by Jan Bower, the boys’ U10 team coached by Jason Sixberry. the girls’ These Hastings U12 girls won their division at the June 10-12 KASI. Team mem­ bers are (front from left) Dani Meredith, Dallas McKay, (middle) Jessica Quillen, Jessie Finch, Jennifer Jarmen, Meagan Denny, Haley Wagner, (back) coach Hank Wagner, Heather McCoy. Kayla Vogel, Natalie VanDenack. Roni Hayden, Morganne Hubbell, Tessa Johnson, and coach Bonnie Meredith. UI2 team coached by Scott Herrington, and the girls’ U12 team coached by Bob Main According to the AYSO region 211 web­ site. the KASI “is designed to be a celebra­ This team of U10 girts placed fourth at the KASI. Team members are, (front from left) Becky Maurer, Chelsea Eldred. Autumn Demott, Tori Schoessel, (back) Amanda Sarhatt, coach Tim Schoessel. Aly Owen, Jordan Morrison, Dylan Johns, Kytee Nemetz, and Alyssa Larsen. tion of the AYSO experience. In this event emphasis is placed on the basic tenets of AYSO with added focus on good sportsman­ ship. and not on winning.” Still time to enter fifth Crunch Classic The fifth annual Crunch Classic Golf Outing will be held July 9 at Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville. The 18-holc four-person scramble will begin at 2:30 p.m.. and be followed by dinner and dancing. For non-golfers. dinner and dancing begin in the Nashville V.F.W. at 8 p.m. The coat is $45 per person, non-golfers must pay nominal fee of $5 for dinner and dancing at the V.F.W. These Hastings U12 boys' won their division at the Kalamazoo AYSO Soccer Invitational June 10-12. Team members are (front from left) Kevin Bosma, Macky Lewis, (middle) Danny Hamel. Devon Bancjpft. Maxwell Clark. Jared Bosma. T.J. Heath, (back) coach Jeff Dobbin, Ian Beck. Cody Redman, Casey Goggins. Eric Kendall, Will Sprague. Jeremy Dobbin, and coach David Vaughn. Proceeds to benefit the college fund of the children of Tony Dunkelberger. For more information call Leroy at (517) 852-9698. Brian at (517) 852-0795, or Shelly at (616) 374-0998. Three Vikes, Yeazel, and । Farrell earn All-State honors The final awards are beginning to roll in for the varsity boys’ basketball season, and a number of area athletes have been honored for their performances in the 2004-05 season. The Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan has named Lakewood’s Corey Thelen and Thomappie Kellogg’s Jon Yeazel to its All-Stale Class B Third Team. Thelen, a three-year varsity starter at LHS. helped lead the Vikings to the regional finals this spring, where they were downed by the These U14 boys from Hastings took second place. Team members are (front fiom left) coach Bob Flikkema, Vova Hile, John Northrup, Trenton Johnson, Matthev Feldpausch, Alex Methvin, John Nichols, Alex Randall, (back) Tim Lewis, Justin , Prucha, Cameron Womack, Steven Safie, Mike Purchase. Jimmy Diebert, Darin Rugg, and Spencer Gillons. and Delton Kellogg’s Nathan Farrell were all named Honorable Mention All-State in Class B. eventual state champions from South Christian. He averaged 15.8 points per game. 5.7 rebounds, and almost two assists and two steals in his senior season. Yeazel has already signed his National Letter of Intent to play ball at Central Michigan University in the fall. He averaged 19.65 points per game. 5.8 rebounds. 3 assists, and 2.1 steals a game in his final year al TK. , His nearly 20 PPG average in his senior year helped him to become the Trojans' third leading scorer of all time with 1143 points. Lakewood's Tyler Beglin. Travis Willard. Jon Yeazel Cory Thelen These U10 girls placed third at the KASI. Team members are, (front from toft) Drew Cooley, Katy Garber, Jennah McCoy, Ruth Purchase, Laney Johns, (back) coach Johnny McCoy, Rachel Quillen. Katy Wallace, Margeau Donavan, Breonna Sinclair, IMMNNPH Alyssa Roath, and coach Gene Sinclair. NOTICE TO IRVING TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS Informational meetings are scheduled for Wednesday, June 22, 2005 at 7:00 pm, Saturday, June 25, 2005 at 10:00 am, and Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at 7:00 pm. min™ Youth Camp A Retreat Center JinwiiiNi. Where Christ is First <Hssd iffcs Road off 14-tf. West of Hasdnpri 868.702.9282 The purpose of these meetings is for residents to gain information regarding the proposed new Are Station/Township Hall A millage proposal will be on the August 2, 2005 election for this issue. July 5. 2005 is the last date to register to vote for the August election. If you are not currently regis­ tered to vote, you may register at any of these meetings. The Irving Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signer for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting or pub­ lic hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Irving Township Board. 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June 23. 2005 - The Hastings Banner HHS junior travels to Wisconsin to attend World Affairs Seminar The Carpenters' dog Rookie was shot June 12 on their property. They are asking anyone with information to call Barry County Sheriff Department at (269) 948-4800. Dog killer in Carlton Twp. sought by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer Brad and Kathy Carpenter are looking for information on who and why their dog was shot near their home on Ragia Road in Carlton Township. The Carpenters own more than 300 acres on both sides of Strickland Road. It is agri­ cultural land they own. with some small MILLAGES, continued from page 1 The First Friday series in August will be starting its 17th year of bringing to Barry County a forum on timely public, political, social, religious and economic topics. Sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, it usually is held on the first Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Host for the session will be David Brinkcrt. vice chairman of the Barry County Democratic Party. There will be time allotted for questions and answers. Those attending are encouraged to bring their own lunches or light fare can be pur­ chased at the hall. wooded areas On June 12 between 6:30 and 7p.m., their three-year-old mixed breed dog Rockie was found shot on Strickland. Around a half hour before, neighbors said they had seen an orange red late 1970s Chevrolet pick-up truck pulled over on the side of the road near where Rockie was found. Tne truck has been seen in the are* before and since the dog was shot. "We don’t understand why anyone would shjot any dog let alone ours. He was one of my children. He knew lots of tricks, including bowing his head and praying. He never growled, loved kids of all sizes, and all the neighbors knew Rockie. He would not hurt a fly.” said Carpenter. “The person who did this killed the best dog 1 have ever known. They had to have had a loaded weapon in their truck, that’s a crime in itself. Then to kill a dog is another crime.” Their daughter frequently goes running in that area and takes the dog with her. He liked to roam the woods and visit the neighbors. The Barry County Sheriff's Department is looking for information about anyone owning a 1970s Chevrolet orange red pick-up truck and encourages people to call (269) 945-4805 or Barry County Silent Observer. 1-800-3IQ9031. by Molly Benningfieid J-Ad Graphics Intern A future as a political science major may be a possibility for Emily Benningfieid after attending the World Affairs Seminar in Wisconsin last week. The Hastings High School junior, who attended the conference as one of the youngest there, said she originally wanted to be a drama teacher or somehow be on stage. However, it won’t necessarily keep her away from her true love: acting. At HHS. she’s a member of the Drama Club and Varsity Singers, which allow her to partici­ pate in the musicals and plays; Pride Club; and plays tennis and soccer. She also likes to debate political topics and spend time with family and friends. During the summer, she takes part in the youth theater program with the Thomappie Arts Council. She will act this summer in the play The Mouse That Roared ” Besides the theater program. she recently got a job as a hostess at Applebee's in Hastings. Assistant Principal Judy Johnson chose Benningfieid to attend the conference based on how well she deals with others. Having social skills was key to succeeding at the World Affairs Seminar. One of Benningfieid’s favorite parts of the conference was meeting the many students who attended. Over 30 countries were repre­ sented and a variety of cultures and language mixed together to form the basis of such a cultivated conference. “If it wasn’t for this. 1 would’ve never met someone from Bolivia or Egypt, and it was a cool to experience that ” Benningfieid said. Besides getting to know international stu­ dents. Benningfieid learned to forget what was presupposed about other cultures and just talk to people. “You could see that oth ts had stereotypes of America, and others had them toward each other, but it was diminished when you met each other.” Benningfieid said. “By the end of the week, you wouldn’t be able to tell where people were from unless you heard their Emily Benningfieid stands with friends she made at the World Affairs Seminar last week. accent or asked where.” An important observation, Benningfieid noted, was the fact that everyone went in being nervous and not knowing what to expect. “Everyone was really friendly; it was rare that people didn’t want to talk,” Benningfieid said. Throughout the week that she was there, Benningfieid said she got to experience what being in college felt like, even the long walks from one side of the campus to another. “You really were independent there, even though there were supervisors," Benningfieid said, “it helped a kx; you’re there to learn and meet people, and you would just have to go and make friends." And what was the true test of Benningfield’s so-called “college experi­ ence"? “We stayed up and ordered pizza late at night." Benningfieid said. But Benningfield’s stay at the University of Wisconsin at Whitewater was not just an experience to socialize and have fun (though she did). Benningfieid had a full schedule of speeches and meetings to attend. The theme of the conference was “Globalization Tradition: Two Divetged?” WE FOUND THE PERFECT CAR FOR LET US FIND ONE FOR YOU. Dreisbach ' 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings (269) 948-8000 Exceeding Expectations is Cc" a Family O Tradition Enc Drsstxjch. 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Benningfieid got a chance to see foreign dignitaries who worked in Royal Embassies, were pro­ fessors, authors, journalists and owners of large companies over­ seas. All speakers had one thing in common: to inherently Emily Benningfieid globalization." They also discussed what they could do to aid the work's problems. “’Some th>n/3 1 cannot change, but til I try. I’ll never know.’ Through a gradual process of raising interests, education, and money, the more affluent western countries can aid the creation of an environment in the less-fortu­ nate regions that will be better able to support globalization." With the many different aspects that Benningfieid was susceptive to. she learned to take away a good part of the conference with her. “I think I’ll be more motivated to get into a good college now." Benningfieid said. “I’m also taking a world conflicts class IO continue what I’ve learned in Wisconsin.” Motorcyclist injured in accident Melvin Carpenter, 61 of Middleville, was westbound on West State Street at 1:30 p.m. June 14 when he lost control of his motorcycle as he attempted to slow down in an area that was under construction. Carpenter received minor injuries in the mishap, and was treated at the scene by Lansing Mercy Ambulance. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-06-30.pdf a8fd8742f3aeaa69a2e92e621e36797e PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARf ' 121 S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 490W-US3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings ANNER Thursday. June 30, 2005 VOLUME 152, No. 26 PRICE 50C Fekkes, Hastings reunited City attorney rehired after 1-year hiatus by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer Former Hastings City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes is back at her old job. Mayor Bob May and members of the City Council approved her re-appointment Monday night without going through the cus­ tomary bidding process. She was confirmed oy a unanimous vote of the council, though Kim Townsend was absent. Fekkes. who left the city attorney’s post a little more than a year ago after being appointed interim Barry County Probate Judge, succeeds Amy McDowell, who announced her resignation May 23, effective July 15. McDowell, who was named to suc­ ceed Fekkes in April 2004, said she plans to continue to practice in Hastings as she has been, but is merging with her father’s St. Joseph law practice and will have two offices recently in Barry County Circuit Court against the Court Street Planned Unit Development. The group include property owners located between West Court Street and West State Street, and South Market Street and South Washington Street. When McDowell was appointed in April 2004, city officials placed advertisements and sent faxes to all Hastings legal firms listed in the Yellow Pages. Those finalists selected to be interviewed included McDowell. Robert Longstreet, David Makled and Timothy Tromp. Makled’s bid was for an annual retainer of $12,000. plus $110 per hour. Tromp’s was a $9,600 for annual retainer and $120 per hour. McDowell’s bid was $12,628 and $120 per hour. I -ongstreet put in a bid for $12,000 per year and $150 for a partner and to serve her clients from. Fekkes is back at her familiar job after los­ $110 for an associate. Fekkes’ current retainer is for $12,628 per year and a $ 1V) per hour rate for general serv­ ices. according to the agreement made ing the probate judge election last November and after joining the Grand Rapids legal firm of Law. Weathers & Richardson, P.C. She does not yet have an office in Hastings, as required for hiring the city attorney. She already is representing the city in a complaint filed by eight local residents Monday evening. When asked why there were no bids open to local attorneys for the position as there has been in the past, city officials quoted Section 5A of the Code of Ordinances, which states as follows: The Mayor shall, in addition to any powers and duties otherwise provided or Stephanie Fekkes is back at her familiar seat as Hastings* city attorney. required of them by law. have powers and duties as follows: (d) The Mayor shall appoint, with the advice and consent of the Council, the City Attorney for terms of one year." Fekkes joined the law firm of Law, Werthers & Richardson Jan. 17 as a senior attorney in the municipal law and business practice groups. They do not currently have an office in Hastings, but claim they are in the process of finding local office space to rent Fekkes. who also is the former village attorney for Freeport, was associated with the private practice at Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Fisher in Hastings until 1994 when she left to establish her own firm and took over the city attorney’s job, replacing current Circuit Coun Judge James Fisher. She was appointed inter­ im probate judge of Barry County by Gov. Jennifer Granholm in March 2004 and served through December 2004. She lost in her elec­ tion bid to William Doherty in November. It is expected Fekkes will be seated as city attorney at the council’s July 11 meeting. Viking granted tax abatement by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer The Viking Corporation was granted a request for a tax abatement Monday night by the Hastings City Council. A public hearing was held to solicit com­ ments regarding the request for an industrial facilities tax abatement under Michigan's Industrial Property Public Act 198 of 1974, which is designed to maintain existing jobs and create new job opportunities by provid­ ing substantial property tax incentives to industry to renovate and expand aging manu­ facturing plants or to build new plants. Mike Bosma. representing Viking, told the City Council that the longtime local industry is asking for the tax break to keep jobs here and to continue growth of the company while other companies are moving out of Michigan and the United Stales. Viking has plans to renovate the old Tyden Seal factory area, which has moved to a new facility nearby, re-locate factory floor offices, and purchase new equipment for manufactur­ ing use and replace outdated machinery. The company is asking for a tax abatement on the total projected cost of $9,143,000. The cus­ tomary tax break is for 50 percent over 12 Jerry Mueller TK cuts Principal Mueller Lee Elementary Principal Jerry Mueller of Hastings has been laid off in a cost cutting move by the Thomapple Kellogg School District. Mueller had been with the district for three years and had worked on the NCA certifica­ tion process and had introduced “looping" to the second and third grade building. Looping is a classroom in which students stay with their teacher for both second and third grade. Mueller also is a former administrator for the Hastings Area School System. The Community Education Director posi­ tion is also being eliminated. Chris Boysen, who now holds that position, in which she oversaw publications, community education, building scheduling, alternative education »nd public use of the pool, will now be reduced to a half time job. Filling the principalsnip at Lee with be Tom Enslen. who served as assistant principal at the middle school during the 2004-05 school year. Parents and staff had an opportu­ nity to meet with Enslen. According to Superintendent Kevin Konarska. “They are excited about the new opportunities at Lee." TK Middle School Principal Jon W'ashbum said he will be more active in the disciplinary role, which is usually the purview of the assistant principal, as will an administrative intern. “The whole administrative team will be pitching in." Washbum says. Washbum is still looking at how to fill the middle school athletic director’s position, which Enslen also filled during the 20044)5 year. Boysen will help the district with the tran­ sition. She says. “I am happy no matter where 1 end up. 1 want to make this a smooth transi­ tion." McFall Principal Bill Rich will oversee the district’s preschools. Mari Price, special edu­ cation director, will supervise alternative edu­ cation. The administration office will take over publications. See MUELLER, page 3 years. Viking officials also said they retaining 21 jobs and project up to 10 new jobs after the renovation is finished. In receiving this abatement. Viking must meet several provisions, including submitting an annual status report recapping activity of the abated project each year and agreeing to maintain buildings, equipment and employ­ ment in connection with the project at the level as represented by the company in its application. Any company that receives this abatement must certify that it intends to remain within the City of Hastings during the entire period for which the certificate has been approved. If the company transfers 10% or more of its full time employees to positions based out­ side of the city, it shall be deemed a breach of this agreement. If Viking fails to remain within the City of Hastings during the entire tax abatement peri­ od granted, the company is liable to the city the portion of exempted taxes from the issue date of the Industrial Facilities Exemption to the date of leaving. In other business Monday evening, the City­ Council: • Heard a presentation from James De Young regarding the plans for renovation and expansion of Thomapple Manor and the asso­ ciated millage proposal on the Aug. 2 election ballot. • Granted Karen Heath a stay of certain sections of the code of ordinances on behalf of the Hastings Downtown Business Team to See VIKING, page 2 Ron Howell Vote to fire manager fails in Middleville Middleville Village Council Member Bill Nesbitt and two colleagues Tuesday night attempted to have both Village Clerk Jean Havenaar and Village Manager Ron Howell removed. During the council comment section of the meeting, Nesbitt first proposed an ordinance change to have the clerk and treasurer’s salaries be reviewed on an annual basis. Village president Lon Myers asked that this proposed ordinance change go to the per­ sonnel committee. Then each member of the council could review the proposal before tak­ ing action at the July 12 council meeting. Then Nesbitt moved that Havenaar be removed from her position. Joining him were council members Floyd Bray and Dave Newman. Opposed to this motion were Myers, Dorothy Corson, Michael Lytle and Charles Pullen. This motion failed on a 4-3 vote. Then Nesbitt asked that Howell be removed from his position with the village. It also failed by the same 4-3 vote. Nesbitt did not discuss the reasons for these motions, saying he did not want to talk about it in a public session. After the meeting, he remarked that he perhaps should have asked for a closed session to discuss these issues first. See VOTE, page 7 �Page 2 - Thursday. June 30. 2005 - The Hastings Banner CAA says economic troubles worsening for region’s poor by David T. Young Editor Bam County and a good portion of West Michigan still is experiencing economic trou­ bles. the County Board of Commissioners was told Tuesday evening. Don Mercer of the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan, in the CAA's annual report, noted. “My tnxips tell me we’re seeing more people coming in seek­ ing assistance.” He was responding to a question from Commissioner Howard “Hoot” Gibson about whether there are any continuing problems with unemployment and families in need in this area in the wake of Michigan’s economic crisis. Mercer, in explaining the CAA’s work. said. "We are supposed to be fighting pover­ ty. We're still at war and victor) is not in sight.” He said Community Action Agencies are an outgrowth of the "War on Poverty” launched in the mid-1960s by then-President Lyndon B. Johnson. Commissioner Michael Callton asked Mercer if the CAA is insisting on poor people becoming self-sufficient rather than depend­ ent on government programs. Mercer replied that the agency indeed encourages people to pull themselves up by their bootstraps, but in tough economic times it isn’t easy. He said the mission is to revital­ ize communities and empower people to become more self-sufficient. He added that the CAA sometime in the future may develop a program on entrepreneurship education for adults and skills may be put to work in exchange for services needed. The CAA of South Central Michigan serves Barry. Calhoun. Branch and St. Joseph counties. It sponsors community help pro­ grams such as Head Start. Weatherization for homes. Foster Grandparents. FatherhoodMale Involvement, housing and support services, surplus food distributions and emergency fuel. See CAA, page 15 Hastings Summer Music School classes will begin next month has begun Registration for summer classes at the Community Music School in Hastings. For young children. Kindermusik will be offered in a special three-week session, with classes July 12. 19 and 26. Taught by award-winning Cindy instructor Kaczmarczyk, the classes offer play-cen­ tered music and movement activities designed for life-long learning and enjoy­ ment. For ages 18 months to 3 years. "Our Time" classes will meet from 10 to 10:45 am. For ages 3 to 5 years, "’’maginc That!" classes will meet from 11:15 am to noon. Cost for a three-week session is $24. plus a registration fee of $10 for new students. Children and adults with very basic piano skills can leant to play their favorite tunes and "sound like a pro” in just four lessons. "Makin' It by Fakin' It" classes, taught by Melissa Risk will run July 25-28 at the Hastings campus of Kellogg Community College. Kids’ classes for ages 16 and under with basic right hand profi­ ciency will be held from 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. Adult Pan I. for adults with basic right hand proficiency, will held from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Adult Part\2. for adults who have taken "Makin’ It by rakin' It" before, will run from 7 to 8:15 p.na Cost is $66. "Themes To Remember.” also known as "Composer Camp." for children ages 16 and under, will meet for four sessions July 25-28 at the Hastings KCC campus center. Instructor Melissa Risk will lead a journey through music history, exploring famous composers and their music through listen­ ing and hands-on activities. Featuring crafts, games, snack’s, stories and fun. the classes will run from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and cost $66. Private lessons in band and orchestra instruments, piano, guitar and voice are also available. Call the CMS-Hastings office for more information and to register at (269) 948­ 9441. The CMS is located at First United Methodist Church. 209 W. Green St. Community Music School is a program of the Music Center of South Central Instructor Melissa Risk and her 2004 "Themes to Remember" class. Michigan, and is made possible by contri­ butions from individuals, businesses, and foundations, and by grants from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts. VIKING, continued from page 1 allow sidewalk sales July 16 and 17. The Hastings Downtown Business Team is an informal group of downtown business own­ ers who are meeting monthly. This group is working with the Barr) County Chamber of Commerce in sponsoring the sidewalk sales event. • Approved a request from Neil Endsley for the closure of a portion of Ferris Street Saturday. July 9. from noon until 8 p.m. for a Stay informed on local events... block party and pig roast. • Awarded bids for mowing and mainte­ nance of the parks and downtown parking lots to the low bidder of S & P Enterprise of Hastings. Director of Public Services Tim Subscribe to Girrbach had prepared recommendations for bid award. • Approved a recommendation tor the pur­ chase of new records management software The BANNER! to replace the DOS based software that he has used in the past by the city police department. The new program is Window s based and has been used since 1988 in other departments. The next Hastings City Council meeting is Call... 945-9554 scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Monday. July II. in the second floor council chambers at City Hall. To market, to market in Lake O Shawn McCaul has brought his four-month-old pig to the FFA bam at the Lake Odessa Fair The fair continues through Saturday. July 2 The midway opens each day at noon with harness racing at 1 Tonight is the demo scramble track at 7:30. Friday the mud bog at 6 and the demolition derby is Saturday at 7:30, followed by fireworks. (Photo by Helen Mudry) �The Hastings Banne- - Thursday. June 30. 2005 - Page 3 Irving gets special use permit for new fire station town hall John Gates, a long time resident of Gun Lake, opened the meeting of the No Gun Lake Village Committee. Anti-Gun Lake Village group has 1st meeting by Patricia Johns on a petition for the Michigan Boundary Staff Writer Commission as part of the village cre­ Former Barry County Planning and ation process. Zoning Director John Gales opened the Gates had called together an “ad hoc" organizational meeting Monday of what meeting of concerned citizens June 6 at has evolved into the No Gun Lake Village the Gun Lake Grind. The meeting filled Committee by welcoming more than 25 the coffee house to overflowing with residents of the Gun Lake area io the those who have questions about just what Yankee Springs Township Hall. becoming a village will mean. The group elected members to sit on a steering committee. Gates, Gloria In addition to planning a public meet­ ing. the steering committee is encourag­ Landman. Rich Beukcma. Julius Koch. ing GLPA members to attend the group’s Ray Page. Dave Minnaan. Bob Bowman annual meeting Aug. 13 and speak out and Don Dawson met Wednesday night about the village. to develop plans for a public meeting to discuss die reasons why a proposed vil­ Village committee is the possibility of lage is not a good idea. increasedl taxes to pay the costs of a vil­ Members of the Gun Lake Protective One of the major concerns of the No lage administration. Association have been working on the Anyone interested in contacting the No idea of forming a village for more than Gun Lake Village Committee can send a two years. They have formed a separate letter committee, Shelbyville. Mich. 49534. the Gun Lake Village to Post Office Box 1111, Advisory Committee which is working Betsy Acker is J-Ad intern J-Ad Graphics is welcoming Betsy Acker to the staff as a summer intern, who will work out of the office at the Battle Creek Shopper and occasionally on projects in the Hastings newsroom. Acker is a 2005 graduate of Hastings High School and will be attending Central Michigan University in the fall. Betsy is the daughter of Doug and Norma Jean Acker. Doug is owner of Progressive Graphics and Norma Jean is a teacher at Maple Valley High School. Betsy was a very involved student at HHS. She took pert in various clubs and organizations, including Student Council, Youth In Government. National Honor Society. Jazz Band and the Youth Advisory Council. She also was a member of the band and challenged herself with two advanced placement (AP) classes during her senior year. Acker is an active athlete. During high Betsy Acker school she participated in basketball and chosen field. She's an ambitious young lady cross country. She was also a three-year cap­ and we hope we can help her in reaching her tain and a four-year letter winner for the soc­ goals." cer team. She was an intern last year for the Barry In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, listening to Community Foundation. While at BCF she music, reading, running and fishing with her created a powerpoint presentation on the 40 Assets Survey, which was then presented dad. Betsy plans to major in broadcast journal­ uiro*.<ghout Barry County. ism while at CMU. with possible minors in ' Giving the presentation was a great expe­ journalism and political science. She said she rience. It was nice to get to know Barry is also excited to be a member of the County better." said Acker. Chippewa marching band. Acker was awarded the internship at J-Ad Graphics through her Rotary College Mentoring Program. This program is the only one in the nation and will assist her with job placement and training throughout college. J-Ad Graphics Editor David T. Young said. Acker says, “I love my community, but I’m ready for a change. I think college will be good for me." Her long-term goals include someday moving to New York and eventually broad­ casting for NBC or CNN. "We hope to give Betsy a solid start in her 2 J Rd Annua! 4tIi of July terans Association by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Irving Township’s request for a special use permit for land to use as the site for the pro­ posed new fire station and town hall was approved Monday night by the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission. The site consists of 2.1 acres already owned by the township and an additional 1.8 acres to be acquired on Oct. 31. Jim McManus, planning and zoning direc­ tor for Barry County, said. "The site is flat, open farmland. It is the fastest growing area of the county with new subdivisions." He also noted that the Planning Commission had already set several prece­ dents by allowing similar special use permits in several townships in the county for govern­ mental buildings. Commissioner James Alden queried. “Why this site?" Irving Township Supervisor Kathee Pierce answered. “Roads don’t run east and west. They run north and south." Aide* continued. "Fanning comes first under the Michigan Right to Farm Act. Are you aware you are right across from a dairy farm? The manure smell can get pretty heavy." Pierce answered. "We already have that problem." Commissioner Mike Callton moved approval of the special use permit; Commissioner Chuck Nieves supported the motion, and it was approved unanimously on a roll call vote. However, the site plan review did not go as smoothly and was tabled until the commis­ sion’s September meeting. Three stipulations concerning traffic safety and a photometries plan were attached. Neal Jones, architect. Epic Group. LLC, explained the layout of the site located at the intersection of Grange and Solomon roads. Grange Road is the northei? boundary and Solomon Road is the eastern boundary. Plans call for the 7.800 square foot build­ ing to be oc.upied by the fire station (4,950 square feet), town hall offices (2,100), and a community hall (750). The community hall will be used for meetings and elections. Fire trucks will exit the station onto Solomon Road or down a dedicated drive to the exit onto Grange Road. It was at this point that questions arose about traffic on Grange Road and safety. Commissioner Mick Varney was the first to raise the issue, saying. “The exit onto Grange is too close to the intersection." Jones responded. "Rftv feet is required. We have 55." ♦ Commission Chairman Clyde Morgan entered the discussion, commenting. "Signs on Stale and Solomon (a reference to the fact that only Solomon has a stop sign at the inter­ section with Grange) — a safety factor." Jones said. "It was designed, sized and located based on the expertise of the commit­ tee. We had a good committee. Solomon is a community road." Comments were made that traffic on Grange is very fast. Again. Jones explained, "Everything was planned. The fire department drove the plan­ ning." Alden suggested turning the building 45 degrees on the site so the- it confronted the intersection at an oblique angle, permitting both sides of the intersection to be seen at once. Jones reminded the commissioners. "You’re turning a 40- to 44-foot long truck.” Pierce added. “Both fire chiefs commented this was safe.” Alden said. "We have to look at every­ thing." Jones riposted. The fire chiefs were there. I’m not going to challenge them. That’s not my job." Varney again pointed out the closeness to the intersection. Morgan supported Varney on the intersection, saying. "1 want 150 feet from the intersection, there’s no stop sign on Grange. The stop sign is on Solomon." McManus interjected. “The intersection may become a four-way stop." Nieves related his own experience trying to turn left onto Grange, saying. "They were fly­ ing." Morgan suggested. "Stop light." McManus responded. “That's a Road Commission issue." John Loftus, a member of the audience, said. "Flashing lights 500 feet down the road — that would save a lot of cattywampusing around," (an expression used in the South and in the Midwest that means virtually the same as kitty-comer, he was referring to Alden’s suggestion that the building be turned 45 degrees toward the intersection). The flashing lights would be activated when the fire siren sounded. Audience murmurs and comments supported his suggestion. Varney moved to a light pollution (photo­ metries) study. He wanted the study in the site MUELLER, continued from page 1 MONDAY- JULY4, 2005 NOON-4 PM HISTORIC CHARLTONW Complete BAR-B-Q BUFFET Adults $7 • Grade School Children $5 Anyone needing room reservations, pool questions, senior citizen program information or preschool signups can still call community education at 795-3397. Shar Evans will be answering the phone. The administrators were notified in March of the possible layoffs since a 90-day notice is required. Of course, some of this planning may be altered if other changes take place in the dis­ trict before the start of the 2005-06 academic year. plan review. Jones said he normally did not do a light pollution study until the stage of the construction documents. The commissioners were satisfied that any maintenance work done on the fire trucks would be done at their home stations in Freeport and Hastings. No oil or gas spills will occur at the site. A 30.000-gallon water tank will be kept at the site. This is an Insurance Service Organization (ISO) requirement. Commissioner John Warren asked. "Do you have a guarantee on the ISO rating of eight?" Pierce indicated that they expected the vast majority of Irving residents to be eligible for an ISO rating of eight, possibly seven, since they will now be within five miles of a fire station. Nieves moved to table the site plan until the September meeting of the commission, with the following stipulations: •The exit onto Grange Rjad be relocated 100 feet from the intersection. •The photometries study be included, and •The flashing red lights be on Grange before the exit. McManus reminded the commissioners that building signage, driveway permits, and topographical drawings to show drainage at the site were also needed Callton supported the motion to table and it passed unanimously. The Hastings Public Library has a deadline of Aug. 31 to raise $500,000 for the new library. The funds raised will be matched by an anonymous donor 4 to 1 up to $2 mil­ lion. Shown here are Library Adminsitrator Barbara Schondelmayer (left) and Library Board President Brenda Teegardin. Library drive wants to raise final $500,000 by Aug. 31 by Marcie Westover Staff Writer The Hastings Public Library is calling on the community to help raise $500,000 by Aug. 31 in the home stretch phase of a drive to fullfill the "Last Chapter" campaign to build a new facility. The $500,000 will be matched by an anonymous donor on a 4 to 1 ratio, up to $2 million, which is the amount needed to com­ plete the project. Community members have already shown strong spirit by already raising $3.2 million. The endeavor for the new building is com­ pletely funded through the support of the community, and not by any tax dollars. Any amount of donation is helpful. Local library spokespersons have pointed out that with the 4 to 1 match, a donation of $1 is actually means $5 for toward the new library. The breakdown for donations through the match: a $100 donation is then matched $400 by the anonymous donor, which equals $500 for the library; a $1,000 donation is then matched by the anonymous donor with $4,000 to equal $5,000 for the library. The matching campaign from the anony­ mous donor began May 16 and there has been $60,000 contributed by the community, which turns into $240,000 with the match. "We just simply need to raise $500,000 (for the library),’’ Hastings Community Development Director Daryle BenjaminForbes said. The dollars pledged before May 16 will not be matched by the anonymous donor. Those who donated before may wish to donate again because their pledge now will be c uadrupled and added on. i'V' Donation jars are set out at the library with the staff members urging any way people can help the best. Library Board President Brenda Tcegardin said even a few pennies from children to a $1 million donation are all beneficial and part of the community effort. Teegardin said they had anonymous donor send a $20,000 check to the library in honor of the staff. The proposed library will be two-story building with more than 20,000 square feet. The new facility will be a “green" library, which is beneficial economically and envi­ ronmentally. A unique aspect is that the "green" building will be on a former “Brownfield" site. Dr. Jim Atkinson, who is spearheading the campaign, said, “I think the philanthropy shown up until now from this community is tremendous." At the end of the campaign the names of those who donated to the new library will be mn in a section of the Hastings Reminder. Officials said they hope construction for the new library could begin as early as spring 2006. The location for the library would be next to City Hall and bordered by State, Michigan and Apple streets. Each donation gets the library one step closer to its $500,000 Aug. 31 goal. There are a variety of ways community members can help contribute to the cam­ paign. Community members may choose to leave a legacy and buy a brick for the new library. Donations of any amount can be made direct­ ly at the library. Holiday The Sun and News -news ~ Display Advertising Deadlines for The Reminder, The Sun and News, The akewood News and the Maple Valley News will be Thursday, June 30 at Noon. ~ Classified Deadlines for The Sun and News, Lakewood News and Maple Valley News, will be Friday July 1 at Noon. Deadline for The Reminder will Friday July 1 at 5 p.m. �Page 4 - Thursday. June 30, 2005 - The Hastings Banner President Bush a model of recklessness, not courage To the editor: Public Radio to find information about the ev*»ry day. George Bush’s daughters or the I very much respect the lone of Dr. increase in the killing in Iraq by people killing sons or daughters of most any of the geniuses Chapman's letter in last week's edition of the themselves in the process. If you listen to the who planned this Iraq excursion are not banner. However, I have to disagree with Terry Gross “Fresh Air" interviews at noon, enlisted in the uniformed services of this most of what he said, particularly the para­ you will hear from newspeople back from country. graph that begins "George Bush is doing Iraq telling that the country is awash in Those elitists and their children or grand­ exactly what he is supposed to do.......... weaponry. If you listen to the people Amy children don’t serve. These elitists speak of that he has Goodman (Channel 9415-Democracy Now), volunteer soldiers as if volunteers ought to be or C-Span 2 Book TV author interviews you willing to be killed anywhere they are teat Protecting the country and., America founded on biblical principles To the editor: Angry al politicians? Take a history class. I have been listening to the news about the debate over weather we should allow the Ten Commandments to be displayed in govern­ ment places. OK, here’s a clue: What book did our fore­ fathers have in the room when they wrote the Constitution? The Bible! What was our coun­ try founded on? The Bible and Christianity! Does our country allow the practice of other religions according to our Constitution? Sure it does, but it does not, nor was it intend­ ed to, let other religions take away or take over our identity as a nation founded on the This country’s identity "is" founded on this concept, whether certain people like it or not If you don’t like us displaying items from our roots, then go live in a country where they display items you want, but this is our histo­ ry. our roots and our identity as a nation founded on biblical principles. I* does not take much research to rind this fact. Our fore­ fathers were very clear on this. We just have justices who choose to ignore this fact. If our politicians are going to ignore our history, roots and foundation as a nation, then they should get into another line of work. Pray for our nation. Jim Lee, Hastings Bible and Christianity. Father’s Day arrest story was incomplete To the editor: There’s more to the Police Beat story about the Father’s Day custody arrest in the June 23 edition of the Banner. On Saturday, June 18, Jake Venekiase picked up 6-year-old Jerry Johnson for visita­ tion with his father. Robert Johnson. That night, Jerry told his dad that his mother, Jessica Venekiase. had shot him with a paint­ ball gun. We had recently learned that C02 paintball guns arc illegal with in the city limits because they arc considered a 56 caliber pistol and therefore are considered a deadly weapon. When she was said to have shot him. they were not within the city limits, but that does­ n’t give an adult the right to shoot a 6-year-old boy with such a weapon. So we looked into legal action to preserve Jerry's well being. Robert called Children’s Protective Services on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 19. He spoke with Kelley at CPS, who instructed him to take Jerry to the hospital to have him examined and she advised that Jerry not go back to Jessica's house until they had a chance to investigate. They told him, in fact, if he allowed Jerry to return to his mother’ care, he could be charged with child endan­ germent. So Jake Venekiase called his sister. Jessica, and told her Jerry could not come back until CPS had completed an investigation. Jessica then proceeded to call police. About 15 minutes later, two county sher­ iff's officers came to our residence at 306 S. Michigan Ave. in Hastings. They looked at Robert’s Friend of the Court paperwork and determined at the time there was nothing they could do. Then approximatley 20 minutes later. I was outside with Jerry' Johnson and my daughter. Andrea playing at the swing set. when Stale Trooper Ray Durham pulled up in his cruiser. When he began interrogating me, I sent Jerry upstairs to get his father. Robert and Jake then came down to speak with Durham, and at about that time officer Jeffrey Pratt showed up. Jerry then came back to the swing set by me. . The officers both told Jake that he had nothing to do with any of this and to get away or be arrested, even though he was the one Jessica sent Jerry with for visitation. So Jake argued that he had everything to do with the situation and walked away to try to let things calm down. The officers argued with Robert, telling him even though his Friend of the Court doc­ uments. signed by Circuit Judge James Fisher, claimed be had legal rights to posess physical custody of Jerry, it meant nothing. Jessica had said she was told Robert had no parental rights. The officers admitted Jessica had not produced any paperwork stating these allegations. Jessica has a personal protection order against Robert for herself, but not for Jerry. She told officers this PPO includes Jerry and that Robert has to complete substance abuse and anger management classes before he would be allowed his rights. Two judges, Fisher and Stephanie Fekkes, told her on two separate occasions that her PPO against Robert was not valid for Jerry and that she was not allowed to refuse Robert his rights to visitation based on that PPO. So Robert continued to insist the officers had no reason to remove Jerry from the prop­ erty. He then jogged across the driveway, telling Jerry that he had to go (back to his mom's). Robert made it to the fence and turned around almost in tears. He was approx­ imately five to seven feet away from Jerry when officers gave chase. They jumped on top of Robert, dragging him down to the ground, and scuffled with him while hand­ cuffing him. Then they both proceeded to pull out pepper spray and use it so heavily that it dripped from his face and the swing set By this time Jake had taken both kids upstairs. From where I watched, I thought the officers were assaulting Robert, even though it was he who eventually was arrested for assault and resisting. Both officers got off him and pulled him to his feet. Robert asked for medical treatment and Pratt told him he didn't need any ambulance, but allowed Robert to rinse his face with a hose. When it was noted 1 was a witness, I was threatened with giving false information if I didn’t back up their story that Robert ran to get Jerry. Two other officers showed up and officer Pratt left with Robert in his cruiser, and one of the other police officers left. Jake went inside to get Jerry, who was terrified about going to his mother’s. He hid behind the couch, a’.td as Jake was carrying Jerry outside, he giabbed several door jams and even the stair rail in an effort to resist Jake then took the terrified boy arcund the side of the house in an effort to calm him down, where Jerry tried to con­ vince his uncle to take him to his grandfa­ ther’s dollar store or hide him in the base­ ment. When Jessica showed up to take Jerry home she told him to get into the truck and wait for her. Jerry hesitated and got in, then broke out in tears. This was the rest of the story, the way I saw it as a witness. Charice Stuck. Hastings courage." Most of the men who attacked the World Trade Center (15 of the 19 men) on Sept. 11, 2001, were from Saudi Arabia. Why aren’t we will hear the terrible tragedy that has devel­ oped in Iraq. If Dr. Chapman is open to information from all sides, he may come to realize that Dr. Chapman might read The Nation. this presidential adventurism is deteriorating, and if not resolved soon politically, attacking that country instead or Iraq? Those Washington fanatics were allegedly associated with Al- American Prospect to learn of the complexity resemble another quagmire for American Qaida under Osama Bin Laden. Why haven't of accomplishing anything just to stabilize the troops. There is a huge amount of information we put all our troops out to get him? Why did situation for normal Iraqis. out there that one can access on sites dedicat­ we start a fight in Afghanistan, and then take Post Weekly edition. The it will As to the courage of George W. Bush: How ed to seeking the truth, not just cheerleading much courage does it lake to be flown onto an for the administration. One can try the web Vice President Dick Cheney is now saying aircraft carrier to declare the war is over? sites like Counter Punch, truthout.org or the insurgency in Iraq is declining. It is obvi­ How much courage does it take to fly in the Democracy Now. Or the major newspaper ous to almost anyone that we are producing domestic National Guard during the Vietnam websites terrorists over there in Iraq at an accelerating War, and quit in an as yet questionable way? Washington Post gt Los Angeles Times fora rate. Even our generals in Iraq are saying that How much courage does it take to stand up wide range of information never to be heard when they kill one “terrorist." several more and say things tike "bring it on" as our presi­ on Fox News or from Rush Limbaugh. One juitip up. There was a news article in the dent has done? I don’t think it takes courage need only read the Detroit Free Press to find Detroit Free Press last week quoting a to be a president with all the protection he some of the sad news of the situation in Iraq: American general in Iraq to that effect. has. The presidency is a bully pulpit from 1,755 American casualties, more than 20,000 which to take the country into another tragic serious wounds; and many more thou*»~i. or misadventure. Iraqis killed and wounded. the fight to Iraq without enough troop .' New our presence has produced a civil war. an “insurgency" in our terms, tribal and reli­ like New the York Times, gious war or an international terrorists field George W. Bush doesn’t have to have George C. Williston, day against Americans and Iraqis. Whatever courage. What takes courage is to go to Iraq Hastings is going on in that hornet's nest is killing and as a soldier, and have your life on the tine wounding many fine American men and Thomapple Manor support necessary women and many more Iraqis. Docs that sound like an improved situation out of which Americans are likely to gain security any time soon? Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld now says may take 12-15 years. The good doctor’s position on this presi­ dential adventurism depends entirely on where he gets his information, and whether he is pre-disposed to believe the spin of the Bush Administration. If you listen to Dick Chaney who was too good to go to the Vietnam War, Rush Limbaugh and Fd: News you would think we are doing something noble and suc­ cessful in Iraq. There arc a lot of experts who glorify the Bush Administration's “success.” Some, like Paul Wolfowitz who got us into this get [promoted to the World Bank and/or the United Nations. One need only listen to local National Send a . letter to the editor! bathrooms. To the editor: We are writing to encourage citizens to The administration would be happy for you vote for the millage for Thornapple Manor in to visit the Manor during one of the planned the Aug. 2 election. open houses or at your convenience to see the The Manor is a county-owned facility gov­ kindness of the employees and the volunteers erned by a board of local citizens. The vision and to inspect the facifity. The admmutratian statement of the Manor says in part, "We has been outstanding in providing the Leader­ accept a significant responsibility for enrich­ ship needed and now is asking your help in ing the lives of individuals in our community furthering the mission. with respect to their medical, social or emo­ Please vole on Aug. 2 for the new millage of .67 mill (about $33 for each $100,000 of tional needs." The previous .85 mill passed in 2000 will assessed valuation) for a 20-year bond issue be canceled if the new millage is passed. That to enlarge and enhance the building and avail­ millage has enabled the Manor to maintain its able services. This is less millage than is raed high level of service in the face of Medicaid at the present time, but is extending U for reimbursement decreases, which are currently another 15 years. This is projected to be a 8.5% below the cost of providing care and to three-year renovation; therefore, it is r opera­ set aside sufficient funds to replace the waste­ tive to get started as soon as possible. If you visit and see the cramped conditions, water treatment lagoons. Since 1995, there have been 2,300 admis­ you wiD see how important this is for the cit­ sions, ranging from a few days to several izens of our community. We never know wix> years. The building, erected in 1958, has been will need those services — this includes minimally adequate for the purpose and now everyone and their loved ones. is in need of some major updating so that all Larry and Lome Blair, areas are wheelchair accessible and the resi­ nasungs dents will not have to use “community" type Support prayer and believe in heaven An explanation for an ad To the editor: back in the 1970s, who considered all religion This year’s Hastings High School gradua­ merely “hocus-pocus." He eventually turned tion will long be remembered. I have it in my to Christianity after be heard patients occa­ heart to address the ones who were against sionally screaming about Hell during the time the prayer, whom I assume consider them­ they were being brought back to life by resus­ selves as atheists. citation. There also were people in these situ­ We live in times and in a nation where we ations who experienced peaceful feelings and can believe either way. But perhaps there are reported seeing bright lights and relatives some things we ought to consider. For the who had died before. The doctor didn’t ones who believe in God, honor Him, and change his mind quickly, but only after a attempt to hear His directions and do His will, large number of incidents that were the kind we feel that we will be welcomed home into that can persuade not only the unbelievers, a wonderful afterlife called heaven. but also the highly intelligent that they were You don’t believe in an afterworld, either? Well, if it isn’t there for us. no problem. For indeed true. It all comes down to the fact that all indi­ viduals have to make decisions after asking you, no problem. On the other hand, let us consider if such an afterlife is true. real, and you go before the throne and He wants you to get that close and you hear something like “I never knew you." themselves a very important question — “What chances do I want to take?" I think heaven is real. And I would love to meet you there some day. How true, right? Ruth Atkinson, I would like to share with you a story about Mount Morris, DI. a doctor, a cardiologist who was working To the editor: I am writing this “letter to the editor7* to try to explain my advertisement in the Reminder last week. On television shows, or si car shows, they quite often have women there to show the items. It could be a household appliance, a boat, a car or a motorcycle. These women quite often are wearing low cut gowns, slacks and halter tops, or a swim suit. The difference between that, and what I wanted, is that they get a lot of money. I’D bet they even answered ads to get those jobs. This week I have put in the Reminder an apology to you all. To those who called the Reminder, there is an old saying, “Don't kill the messenger " I feel a lot like a husband who, after apolo­ gizing. says, “Now tell me what did I do that was wrong." But wrong I must be because even my “friends," snickered, laughed, and did not understand. So the whole idea will now be put in the can. Gary “Tmy" Hill Public Opinion: What about govt, taking property? Responses to our weekly question. The United States Supreme Court ruled recently in a case from Connecticut that the state could take private property to allow for economic development. What do you think of this decision? -hm Hartfasa Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 PMMb,. Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phons: (289) 9454554 John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs Hioiam *.nw«n Stovan tTfb* SwM^TNtonr -NEWSROOMDavid T. Ibung (Edtor) Baino GSiert (AmMmf Ban) Helen Mudry Sandra Ponsebo Patriae John, KeSyUoyd rv -m rv m,-». tiron Dremef Marcse Westover Fran Favarman Brandy Rancour, Hastings: “If this taking of prop­ erty benefits the entire community. I think it might be a good thing.” Nikita Farmer, Gull Lake. “I know this is a diffi­ cult decision, but if it helps out an economically stressed community, it might be the right thing to do." Nathan LaClair, Hastings: “I don’t think that this was the right decision at all. It is not a good thing." Myrtle Evans, Battle Creek: “I don’t agree with this decision. Money should­ n’t rule everything." Melvin Scobey. Hastings: William Castelein, Irving Township: Haatoar Raad • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CtosMtod ads accatMd Monday trough Frttoy. 800am to 530 p.m. “This was the wrong decision. Once you own property it is ours to do with as you like, no one should be able to make you sell if you don’t want to." “I am not in favor of this decision at all. It goes against the rights of prop­ erty owners." Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs fetorortpMon RMm: ISO per ywr in Barry County S32 per year In a^oMng couMm S35 per year etoeutwe POSTMASTER: Send adfreea dtargaa to: PABmB HMMm, M 4SQ8SOKB Second Ctoec Postage Pwd UHMtogKiataora �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June X. 2005 - Page 5 Two school districts ‘made sausage’ There’s an old joke that you should never watch anyone make sausage or legislation because it isn’t very pretty. Judging by devel­ opments in Hastings and Middleville last week, maybe hiring or los­ ing a football coach could be added to the list. I want to be clear in my support of new Hastings football coach Fred Rademacher and of reinstituted coach Tim Penfield at Thomapple Kellogg. But it seems there are some questionable things engineered behind the scenes by some parents, players and school officials. In case you didn’t catch the front page ot the Banner last week, there were issues brought up over the selection of Hastings’ new var­ sity football coach. Meanwhile. Penfield, one of the most successful football coaches ic this area, resigned abruptly on a Sunday night “to spend more time with his family." Both stories indicate there was more to what was happening other than what was being told officially to the public. It’s really too bad school officials are so uncomfortable with telling us the truth. It’s almost like they’re giving us that now famous Jack Nicholson movie line, “You can’t handle the truth!" One of the criticisms over the hiring of Rademacher and of choos­ ing Mike Goggins as athletic director at Hastings was that the matter was discussed some time ago at a private party. None of us should ever be so naive as to think all personnel decisions arc only made in front of the public. We shouldn’t be surprised when those doing the hiring meet privately in social settings and talk shop. We shouldn’t be surprised when someone sometimes gets hired because of who they know rather than what they know. This kind of stuff happens all the time. There is good and bad in this. When you know who you’re hiring, you have a better idea of what you’re getting than if you’re dealing with a virtual stranger. The bad part can be that you may not be open to change because you rarely let in an outsider with fresh ideas. All school districts indeed should examine their own personnel first when there is an opening. However, if they don’t fee! confident the right person exists in-house, by all means they should begin their search outside. That seems to be what Hastings school officials did when they finally reached the decision to select Rademacher to begin anew with a football program that has fallen on hard times. There seemed to be some irregularities in the process of picking Rademacher and in selecting Goggins as the new AD. The officials involved in that process deserve the public criticism for making the sausage. But 1 think now is the time to stop bickering and unite behind Rademacher and Goggins to move forward. In Middleville, school officials mishandled a crisis when Penfield resigned suddenly, brushing aside probing questions and not ade­ quately dealing with rumors. They had to realize the Banner ano th: community would not accept stock answers to the serious inquiries. There are times they’ll hide behind the reason that kids are involved, but it’s just a smokescreen, and the public knows it. Former President Richard Nixon learned a devastating lesson when be tried to dance around explaining a “third-rate burglary.” The inci­ dent itself did not cost him the presidency, it was the coverup, the tan­ gled web Nixon weaved that eventually forced him to resign. Local school officials should be aware that it is better to tell the people the truth, let them get angry, deal with it and then move on. I think the people, most of the time, will forgive or get over it. School officials too often forge;, as they sometimes try to gloss over situations that arise when students make mistakes, that conse­ quences are part of learning life’s lessons. If we cover up for students when they do something wrong, we are sending the wrong message to other young people who try to play by the rules. It shouldn’t matla whether you’re a football player or do whatever makes you popu­ lar. when you do something wrong, expect to face the music as a result We decided to include .'be rumors in our story about Penfield's abrupt resignation because w? knew school officials, though they did­ n't actually tell lies, were not disclosing the full truth. To leave the taxpaying public, our readers, in the dark about the whole affair would have been a disservice. However, as in the Hastings situation, despite the sausage making, it’s time to duly note the lessons that should have been learned, and it’s time for all to unite behind Saxons and Trojans to prepare for a new football season fast approaching. What bombs blow up buildings? To the editor: As Americans, we are familiar with com­ bustion. We bum things to keep warm, to pro­ vide energy or io travel. Explosives is a process of rapid burning or rapid combustion. We deal with explosives any time we deal with an internal combustion, turbo-jet. pulse jet, ram jet or rocket engine. If you bum anything, you are dealing with com­ bustion. if you are operating any of these engines, you are dealing with rapid combustion or explo­ sives. Just being Americans, we should be famil­ iar with explosives. When the FBI said a vehicle bomb destroyed the federal building in Oklahoma City, we should have known better. This is the equivalent of telling us we can drive a car with combustion occurring outside the cylinders of the engine. Just because a vehicle bomb was employed as a decoy should not have made any difference. The fact remains, to operate an internal combustion engine, the explosions have to be inside the cylinder. To do significant structur­ al damage to a building. The vehicle bomb has to be inside, not outside, the building as the FBI claims. Actually, the explosive force does very lit­ tle damage, unless contained. In wartime, it is shrapnel. jagged pieces of metal, that does the damage. In a weapon, it is not this explosion, but the bullet that does the damage If nothing else, the Iraq war has given Americans many televised pictures of power­ ful vehicle bombs going off outside buildings, which makes the FBI eat their words when they tell us that a vehicle bomb destroyed the federal building in Oklahoma City, the Air Force Building in Saudi Arabia and our two African embassies. As usual, in all four locations, the FBI couldn’t get rid of any evidence fast enough. Forget this evidence, we are Americans, we have knowledge about explo*:v».«. Knowledge about explosives doesn’t require the evidence that the FBI tn such a hurry to get rid of. We out tell the difference between a vehicle bombing and sabotage, even when a vehicle bomb decoy is used, as it was in all four legations. Robert Johnson Hickory Comers FOR SALE BY OWNER Enjoy privacy & seclusion along with lake access! — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics We’ve ruined what our founding fathers dreamed To the editor: plete al! of the compliance documents they Senate. This week we celebrate our Independence. New members also quickly learn they can­ force on businesses. They would never pass From whom? King George and the British not possibly read every word of every bill a spending bill without knowing where the Empire. From what? Being ruled from a being voted upon. They rely on their staff or revenue would come from to pay for that great distance without representation. on lobbyists to tell them what's in that bill. expenditure. They would uphold their man­ Our founding fathers then debated and Many times the bills themselves are written date ‘o be the creators of the currency of the created our Declaration of I ■’dependence and by those lobbyists and staff. Members only United States and back that currency with This exceptionally well maintained home features three bedrooms, two our Constitution. Heeled arguments erupted have so many hours in a day. and find they gold and silver standards, thus protecting the baths, a great room with feature window, finished basement. 2 lots, 24x40 between those men as one group wished for cannot be general practitioners. They must purchasing power of the citizens. finished heated garage, dog fence and playhouse. Possession at dose. a strong federal government and the other become specialists and knowledgeable only group wanted strong state government. in a few areas. Each state would collect taxes and pass on to the federal government such monies as They compromised by deciding that a If the founding fathers were alive today necessary. This would reverse the present sit­ strong federal government was necessary to and observed the present system, they would uation where the federal government doles defend the states against foreign aggression, tell us to start over again. They'd say, move out a few pennies on the dollar back to the but a weak federal government was neces­ the capital of the United States away from states, with conditions, of course. sary so the people of the states could govern Washington DC to a place more centrally The states would reassert their role of gov­ themselves without federal micromanage­ located, such as Independence. Missouri. erning their own citizens according to the ment (The home of “Give em Hell” and “The wishes of their citizens through their elected The founding fatliers did not create any Buck Stops Here” Harry Truman!) In this new capital, no lobbyists would be jobs because businesses were moving to for­ resentatives would become more loyal to the allowed. Congresspersons would have to eign countries for lower wage costs, would party than to the common good of the coun­ read and understand every word of every bill have the right to impose federal tariffs on try as a whole. being proposed. No amendments would be those business products. U.S. businesses And that fear has become the reality allowed to any bill. Every bill would stand who Bed to foreign lands would find that today! Each election cycle we citizens are on its own fret and be voted up or down. A they would be subject to excess profits taxes bombarded with advertising and canned special television and radio station would be by Sf.r and Federal government. No longer stump speeches promising this and that. Half created to air debates of candidates wishing would businesses receive tax credits that of our citizens don't vote. Why? Because to become representatives and senators. No allow them to deduct any foreign tax paid they don't see any difference between twee­ commercial television or radio station would from U.S. taxes. Foreign owned businesses die dee and tweedle dum. They understand carry political advertisements. Anyone who operating in the U.S. would pay tax on U.S. that no matter who they vote for, the promis­ wished to run for office could do so freely. sales. Businesses that lay off workers and es are never kept The public would decide who would repre­ move out of the country would also be sent them, not big business, or special inter­ responsible for the unemployment insurance ests. or a party. and retraining of those workers. Imagine new congresspersons arriving in Beautiful trees create privacy and sedusion, with lake access to a sandy beach. Asking: S250.000 Call 269-948-2318 or 269-217-9644 after 6:00 p.m. cmiz state representatives. States who were losing political parties because they feared that rep­ Washington D.C., wide-eyed and idealistic, 1644 Pine Crest, Algonquin Lake When: Where: Cost: Saturday. July 9", 2005 Hastings Country Club S200 Per Team All Proceeds to Benefit Local Charities! determined to be effective. Soon they dis­ Congresspersons would not be bought and Our nation would set the goal of replacing cover how it all works. They learn to vote the paid for by campaign contributors. Their the internal combustion engine within 15 party line, support the party agenda, listen to only goal would be to work for the common years. Grants and scholarships would be THIS YEAR’S CHARGES: the will of the leader of that party. And block good of the citizens of the United States. given to our brightest minds and institutions to create that technology. Barry County Unlied Way Continuum of Can - This proposal wE assist in proven ■ Hon of Bany County families with mortgage or rental assistance when faced with fore­ closure or eviction. the agenda of the other party! Because if they Before any new tax bill, they would all sit don't toe the line, their ideas will never be down and manually complete all of the Our government would support the free aired, never be debated in committee, and forms and schedules and computations. They enterprise system by allowing anyone who certainly never passed at the committee would then appreciate the burden they place wished to start a business to have a morato­ level, let alone ’'Oted on by the full House or on all of us. They would also manually com­ rium on all taxes for a two-year period so ,hat the business could get off the ground. Credits would be given for any new hires of workers. All persons earning less than $25,000 would pay no tax Format: 4 Person Scramble with hole events and great prizes! Habitat for Humanity Barry County - Monies raised win allow this organization to work in partnership with low income families of Barry County and provide them with a home. YMCA of Barry County - Construction of a new Track and Trad ropes course. The Chud Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County - To increase awareness, advocacy and educational programs that eliminates and prevents acts of chid abuse. whatsover. Students would pay no taxes until their years of formal education were completed. For those not desiring college, a guild system mule ll.mnq would be recreated. Senior citizens would no longer pay any (,r< •>( li.n taxes on social security benefits. Interest paid on loans of any kind would be deductible, including credit card debt. Banks that charge those exorbitant credit card interest rates would pay a special tax to the government on that interest income. Gas stations would not be allowed to daily change the price of gasoline held in invento­ ry. Only when the next load comes in. and the price paid is higher than the last, may gas stations increase the price, but the same holds true if the price drops. Attorneys gen­ eral of each state would enforce these price controls as part of their weights and meas­ ures oversight obligation to their citizens. OK. I'll admit it. This article is all make BILL SEIF CHEVROLET • BUICK 1435 S. Hanover St. (M^7) • Hastings, Ml 48058 Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8-6, Monday & Wednesday 8-7; OPEN SATURDAY 8-3 _____ 269-945-2425 believe. This will never happen. Go back to sleep now! The dream of our founding fathers is just that... a drcam! ________ Hank Scbuuri ig. Byron Outer X (If In:: Stay informed on local events... Subscribe to The BANNER! Call... 945-9554 �Page 6 - Thuroday, June 30. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Worship Together... :■ ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... YLSASAtnWKM FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.o.; Sunday School 11:0 am.; Sunday Evening Service 600 p.m.; Bible Study A Prayer Tune Wednesday nist's 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson Father Al Russell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday mk 8:30 am. and 11:00 am.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 pjn. M * HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. 49058 Senior Partor. Rev Win Clayton Garrison. Service Tunes: Sunday School MX) am. and 11:00 am. 46®)p.m (Small groups on 1st and 3rd Sunday nights). Wednesday. Dinner 5:45 p.m. Classes. 7:00 p m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. MI 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 10:30 an.; Sunday School. 9:30 am. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH “Member Church of the VMdAnglican Communion." 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broadway and W Center St.). Church Office. (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe Hl. Rector. Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Woofop - I am. and 10 am. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 am. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 am CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Ptotor. Sunday Services: 9:45 am. Sunday School Hour. ll:00 a.m. Morniag Worship Service: 6:00 pan. evening Service; Wednesday: IM p.m. Services far Adults. Tr-ns and Children. CEDAR dEEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 tm. Soedu Pastor Brent Branham, Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 9:45 am.; Worship 11:00 am.; Evening Service at 6:00 p.m; Wednesday METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Summer Hours: Sunday Worship 10 am; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. MI 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 269-721 8077. Pastor Patti Harp-Je Sunday monmg worship sen. ice 9:45 am. Nursery provid­ ed. Sunday evening “New Beginnings" starts at 5:15 with meal. 5:30 adult small group, youth group, kids chib. 6:30 praise •ervice. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals Men's group 2nd and 4d> Thursdays at 7 pjn. Christ's Quilters. Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Coming in January, exploring spiritual gifts Bible B-dy. Church website: couo- FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hartinp Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Aduh Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 a_m. Sunday School for aB ages; 10:45 am.. Morning Worship Service: 6M p.m., Evcmng Service; 7M pm. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pm. Awana, Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 far information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure T me Fellowship and Faithful Ma . MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADmONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E. Main Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev Fr. Lavery. Pastor Phone 795-9030. Sunday Maa 836 a-m. First Fnday Holy Hour 5 p.m. Coufcaatom: 30 minutes before Maaa. Rosary Prayer 30 minutes before Maas. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. MI 48397 • 367-4061 Reverend Mary SchippersDeMuner Sunday Worship 9:15 a.tn. • Sunday School 10:30 am. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Maaa Sunday at 930 a.m. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richatd Moore. Pnrtor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995 Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary­ Treasurer. Linda Cobb. Office hours. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thunday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunuoday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening aervice 6 pm; Soo SWne Priarhul (agro 3 A 4F. Thredaj. Thursday from 9-1130 am. 12.-90-230 pm; Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Mtg. SAINTS ANDREW A MATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (Irving). Rt Rev. David T. Hustwick Rector. Sunday Service Times 9:15 am. Morning Prayer. 11:00 am. Holy Cn—n ion. Wednesday 6:00 p m. Evening Prayer service. Ah services using the traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer. For more information and Holy Day service times call (269) 795-2370 or the Rectory 948-9327. Visit our website at httpJ/wwwxburcbseek/net/church/andrewmatt/ or e­ mail us at rtrevhustwickA yahoo.com. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. Pastor Don Rorcoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 am. Fellowship Tune before the service. Nursery, children's miniscry. JAM*.group, adult small groap nMa«y. Adder­ ship training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting M the Maple Leaf Gmage, Hwy. M­ 66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise A Worship 1030 am, 6M pm.; Wed. 630 pm Jesus Club for boys A girts ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love "Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616­ 731-5194 ar 1-517-852-1806. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623­ 5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 am. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. ST. TIMOTHY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 9800 Eart BC Avenue. Richland. MI 49083. Phone 269-629-9436 Eucharistic service every Sunday, 9:30 am “This is my body given far you. Do this in remembrance of me.' (Luke 22:19 NTV). Come share in the weekly Holy Communion - accepting Chnst and being united with Him. sur­ rendering our lives to Him so that sve may know His will and walk in His way? We are located in a woodrd acttKsg. north of Richland on BC Awsae. between M-43 and Gull Lake Drive. All baptised chottil&i are v’ricorae to partici­ ple tn the Holy Eucharist We Believe mat cnnstianity is a tann of inclusion, not exclusion. Therefore, you don’t have to be an Episcopalim - just a believer HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E. Slate Rd. (Corner of State Rd. and Boltwood St across from Tom's Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed, Pastor of Counseling A Visiution. Don Brad. Phone 269-945-9121. Nursery provided for all aervices. Sundays: Worship services 8:45 and 11:00 am. Kids for Christ, II.-00 am. Worship Service only far 3 A 4 yr. olds. A 5 yr-4th grade dismissed during announcements. Sunday School for ail ages 10:00 am., with sev­ eral adult electives. Sunday Evening Service 6.00 pm. Thsad ar 10fl0 am. SCAMPS (Senior Citizens). Thursday: Senior Aduh Hour. 9:30­ ) 1:00 a.m. Ixwking abend: VBS. “Prayer Safari,” Aagwt 1-5, 9 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Anton. Pastor. Friday. July 1 - 1:30 pm. Acolyte Training Sunday. July 3 - 8XX) A KMX) am. Holy Communion Thesday, hdy 5 100 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous; 7M p.m Worship Committee Wednesday. July 6 - 1:30 p.m. Acolyte Training; IM p.m. Holy Communion. Rodger L. Gordon Marcella McGregor DELTON - Rodger L. Gordon, age 61 of Delton passed away unexpectedly Sunday. June 26, 2005. Rodger was bom July 7, 1943 in Kalamazoo; rhe son of Elmer Fred and Grace HASTINGS - Marcella McGregor, age 77, of Hastings, passed away early Wednesday morning. June 22. 2005. at Tendercare if Hastings. She was bom Aug. 7, 1927 in Hastings, the daughter of James W. and Helen C. (Hayworth) McGregor and spent her entire life in the Hastings area. Marcella is survived by a sister. Ruth McGregor and was preceded in death by a brother. Alexander in 1980. She is survived by a cousin. Jean Smith in Scotland, also many friends, especially Cathy Ryan and staff at Hastings Tendercare. Memorial services for Marcella were at Hastings First United Methodist Church on Wednesday, June 29. Memorial contributions in memory of Marcella may be made to the Mission Fund of Hastings First United Methodist Church. The family of Marcella McGregor entrust­ ed her funeral arrangements to the WilliamsGores Funeral Home of Delton. (Van Dyken) Gordon. On June 29. 1968 in Kalamazoo, be mar­ ried Vicky LaCoss who survives. A veteran serving his country in the Army; he was a member of Hickory Comer. Bible Church and a pitcher for fast pilch softball. Rodger was an employee of MasterCraft in Kalamazoo for 24 years, and was most recently employed by Perrigo for the last 10 yean. He also enjoyed listening to and watching sports and working on can. He is also survived by his sons. Brian Gordon and Josh (Marta) Gordon, both of Delton; a daughter. Tammy (Sam) Hamtnond of Portage; grandchildren. Connie. George. Victoria. Avery and Seth; a brother. William Gordon of California; sisten. Doris Klimp of Portage and Cindy (Jim) Boes of Hudsonville; his mother-in-iaw, Betty LaCoss of Florida; and several nieces and FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings, Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 900 am. Traditional Worship Services; 10:05 a.m. Children's Choir. 10:45 am. Contemporary Worship Services. Nursery care is provided for both services! Visit us online at www.fpcofh.org and our web log for sermon* at http74iastingsprcsbytaian.btogspot.com/. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. SiMiner Worship KMX) a.m. No summer Sunday School. Youth activities: call for information. PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Delton. MI 49046 • 269^71-4193. Pastor. Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 am; Worship Service 11 am.; Sunday Evening- Service 6 pm; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 pm. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member EDXC. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 135! North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "PrescnpCKMis" 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rt - Hastings. Michigan Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. Cryetene Jcuperte nephews. Rodger was preceded in death by his par­ ents and a brother. Richard Gordon. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday. June 30. 2005, 11 a.tn. at Hickory Comers Bible Church. Pastors Jeff Worden, and Rich Anspach, officiating. Interment Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Rodger L. Gordon Grandchildren Educational Trust Fund will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings, Ml 49058. Office Phone (269) 945•574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hour* are Monday-Thursday 9M am-Noon and 100-3 00 p.m. Friday 9.00 am.-Noon Suadag morning worship hours: 9:30 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 Refreshmenu. 11XK) Traditional — I > * ju w---vac. • - tV. . 4*- ■ vancurwunmp we oner Sunday school classes at 8:15, 930 and 11 am. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wedneadsys at 7 pm., afid the Praiae Them rehearses on Than, days at 630 pm. A. Elizabeth Underwood HASTINGS - Claude E. “Ed" Hammond, age 64, of Hastings, died Monday, June 27. 2005 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Hammond was bom on September 18, 1940 in Hope Township, Barty County, the son of Orville and Georgia (Rickie) Hammond. He was raised in Hope Township and attended Doud and Hindes country schools, graduating in 1958 from Hastings High School. While in high school he participated in FFA and 4-H for many years. He was married to Marie M. (Turner) Gales on September 14, 1963 in Hastings. He was employed as a service technician for Welton's Heating and Cooling for 38 GRAND RAPIDS Crystene Jasperse. age 84. of Grand Rapids, passed away on Thursday June 23, 2095. She is survived by her husband of almost 63 years. Leon, her children; David (Emily) Jasperse. Michael (Diane) Jasperse, Susan (James) Major. Steven (Kelly) Jasperse and Maty (Mike) Pennington; 13 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; twin sister Crystal Gorman and nieces and nephews. Mrs. Jasperse has been a very involved member at East Congregational Church since 1942. A memorial service was held on Saturday. June 25. 2005 at East Congregational Church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to East Congregational Church Memorial Trust Fund. Arrangements were made by Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Service, www.metcalfandjonkhoff.com sional yean, front 1950 until her reti.etnent in 1973, were on the Hastings High School staff, teaching English and as a counselor. She was a member of Hastings Pint Presbyterian Church, past chairwomen of the Hunger Committee in Presbytery and Hunger Co-ordinator in Synodical for the Presbyterian Church, a lot met Trustee, mem­ ber of Session and Past President of the t r_ _ wnr- —---- .. > — . __- -s n&sitngTi women s imsocislwi jct\czj for a time on the Petmock Hospital Agilfci/ Board and as a volunteer in the gift shop. She also had served on the Barry County Republican Committee and worked in numerous political campaigns Served on the Hastings Library Board. Barry County Canvassing Board and Hastings Women's Club. Member of Delta Kappa Gamma, Chi Omega. Mortar Board, Phi Kappa and Pi Lambda Thetu. Mrs. Underwood is survived by her great nephews, Richard (Christie) Horst of Rock Springs, Wyoming and Allen (Margaret) Taylor of Whidbey Island, Washington; great nieces, Janette (Norman) Usher of Canon City, Colorado and Judith Taylot of St Joseph. Missouri; six great great nieces and nephews; 10 great great great nieces and nephews and a host of friends and former ttudents. Preceding her in death were her patents; husband. Garth in 1961 and by three older brothers. Services were held on Wednesday, June 29. 2005 at Hastings Pint Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. C Jeffery Garrison officiating. Burial was at Ridgeway Cemetery. years. Previous employment included Kalamazoo Plug Co., hauled milk for local dairy fanners to the milk plants and for the former Hastings Montgomery Wards store installing tires and batteries. He was a member of A.A.R.P., Loyal Order of Moose since 1961, attended Cedar Creek Bible Church as a youth, avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting, fishing, cutting wood, gar­ dening. traveling, his cabin near Irons, ML Always helping his family with various proj­ ects and in 1997 helped his son. Tun. build his home. Mr. Hammond is survived by his wife. Marie; sons. Russell Lee (Bobijo) Hammond of Delton and Timothy Allen (Darcy) Hammond of Hastings; daughter. Karen Sue (Robert) Richardson of Hastings; 10 grand­ children. Andrew, Aaron. Samantha and Phillip Richardson. Vanessa. Stefannie, Bob and Rus1k.1I Hammond. Amber apd Alan Hammond; sisters. Shirley (Robert) Case of Hastings and Irene (William) Lake of Hastings; brother. Don Hammond and spe­ cial friend Bessie Easey of Hastings; aunt, Donna; nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceding him in death were his parents. Visitation on Thursday. June 30.2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, July 1. 2005 al Wren Funeral Home with Pastor William Storm and Pastor Andrew Turner officiating. Burial will be al Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Delton District Library or the Washington Center Institute-Washington Hospital Cancer. 106 Irving Street N.W., Ste. 39OON. Washington, D.C. 20010-2975. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeralbotne.com). age 98, of Hastings, died Thursday 23, 2005 at Hastings Woodlawr. Meadows. Mrs. Underwood wes bom co October 29. 1906 in New Era. Mich., the daughter of R Hall and Helen (Anderson) Taylor. She was raised oc the family farm, near Stony Lake and Lake Michigan, west of New Era and attended a rural school there, gradu­ ating in 1924 from Shelby High School. She received her bachelor of vts degree from Michigan State University in 1928. She attended the University of Chicago and University of Michigan for graduate wort, receiving her master's degree in education from the University of Michigan in 19t2. She had further graduate work at Michigaa Stale and Western Michigan. She was married to Garth Underwood in 1941. Mrs. Underwood's teaching career spanned 45 yean. Her first six years of teach­ ing English were in Greenville, from 192* to 1934. The next 16 yean srere at Battle Creek Lakeview High School, where she also began work as a counselor. Her remaining profcs- Tecumseh. No funeral home visitation. A memorial gathering will take place at the First Presbyterian Church immediately following services. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Public Library Building Fund. Arrangements arc being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren- funeral-bome.com). Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway zjyv Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June X. 2005 — Page 7 Don't get burned by stray fireworks The Fourth of July evokes images of the most common and often involve bums, parades, wafting smoke from barbecues, lacerations, and abrasions.* said Dr. Robert 'High-tech advances in fireworks technol­ homemade ice cream, and evening skies alive Prodinger, medical director of the emergerwy ogy have made increasingly brilliant displays with the booms and brilliant flashes of fire­ department at Battle Creek Health System. possible for even small communities across works Almost every town puts on a display so children of all ages can stretch out on blan­ "When the eyes are involved, the damage can the country.’ said Prodinger. be severe. Eye-related injuries account for are making plans to celebrate the Fourth of kets and thrill to 'the rockets' red glare, the one of every five emergency admissions relat­ July this year you can make it safe and spec­ bombs bursting in air.* ed to fireworks; one third of those eye injuries tacular by attending a public fireworks dis­ result in permanent blindness * play instead of taking a chance al home * There is a darker side to this brilliant dis­ play however, acted out in emergency depart­ some cases parental supervision is inadequate injuries from fireworks are treated, most of or nonexistent. Firecrackers cause about one them involving children. The injuries rarely third of fireworks' accidents; bottle rockets happen at the community displays, but at inflict another 20 percent. Holding firecrack­ home as a result of mishandling privately pur­ ers before throwing them or standing too chased fireworks. close to rockets as they are being lit are fre­ quent causes of serious injuries. But in the Even seemingly harmless fireworks can be hands of children or careless adults, fireworks deceptive. Sparklers, the tip of which can can cause serious injury and even death. reach pose little threat to the public. temperatures of 1.000 degrees Emergency departments treat an estimated Fahrenheit, cause 10 percent of fireworks 8.500 persons each year for injuries related to injuries. One study found that two-thirds of fireworks. Children under age 15 account for injuries from sparklers involved children ages 45 percent of those injured; boys are three 5 and younger. times more likely to be injured than girls are. 'Injuries to the hands, face, and eyes are Parents can take a number of steps to help protect their children: • First and foremost, do not allow young children to play with fireworks. • If you permit older children to use fire­ works. make certain you supervise all activi­ ties. • Have a bucket of waler close by. • Use fireworks on a flat, cleared space, away from houses and dry vegetation. BOY, Kyler Joseph Sanden, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 29 at 10:18 p.m. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and 20 inches long. Proud parents are Joseph and Tammi Sanders of Hastings He was welcomed home by brother. Zachary and sister. EmmaLee. • Do not try to use fireworks that malfunc­ tion or don't light. • Never put your face or any body part over fireworks. • Fireworks should be stored in a cool, dry place out of reach of children. Coopers to celebrate silver wedding anniversary Gordon and Roberta Cooper will celebrate their 25th anniversary on June 28. 2005. They were married June 28. 1980 in Middleville. Cards may be sent to: 12271 S. M-37 Highway. Delton, MI 49046. Tarbets to celebrate 60th wedding anniversary Happy 60th anniversary. Mom and Dad Bill and Grace Tarbet of 402 W. Sager Rd., Hastings. The couple was married June 29.1945. We want to say “thank you” for showing us what real love is. Wish we lived closer so we could share this great day. With all our love. Charles. Genny and family, Robert. Debbie and family, Allan and Mary. VOTE, continued from page 1 Howell says. "These actions were a sur­ prise to me. The first I knew about it was Reckllng-Payne about five minutes before the start of the meeting when I received two pieces of Chandler Reckling would like Io announce the engagemen; of her mother. Christy Justine Reckling to Michael Clinton Payne. Christy is the daughter of Larry and Terry Sleep of Grand Ledge. Michael is the son of Eva Payne and the late Clinton Payne of paper from Mr. Nesbitt " Howell has been with the village for occur. Adults can become distracted in festive Lake Odessa. injuries found that 54 percent of children seen Woodland A July 23. 2005 wedding and reception are sion does not guarantee that injuries will not settings and children may not always follow adult instructions. Studies of fireworks in emergency departments were under super­ long. The proud grandparents are John and Nikki Primm of Vermontville and Fonda and Mike Green of Nashville. GIRL, Yzabella Elayna Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 1, 2005 at 10:48 p.m. to Rachael Ransom of Woodland. Weighing 6 lbs. 8 ozs, and 20 inches long.. GIRL, NonaRose Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 6. 2005 al 2:59 p.m. to Raechel and Michael Clam of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Logan Matthew, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 8. 2005 at 10:08 p.m to Matt Hall and Danielle Brown of Hastings Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. about 18 months. He hired Havenaar for the position as clerk. Finally, be vigilant. Even parental supervi­ BOY, Ethan Robert Grooney, bom June 4, 11:15 am. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. 23 inches long at Paoli Community Hospital, Paoli. PA to Ernest and Autumn (V’ieland) Grooney. Proud grandparents Bob and Pam Wieland, GIRL, Ck«ey Jean Fust born at Pennock Hospital at March 30.2005 at 11:41 p.m. to Jennifer and Ben Fust of Vermontville. Weighing 5 lbs. 14 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches BOY, Brennan Wesley, boro at Pennock Hospital on June 10, 2005 at 1:15 am to Arnie and Josh Sensiba of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and was 21 inches 'So when you How do such serious accidents happen"’ In ments across the country where thousands of In the hands of professionals, fireworks vision of an adult at the time of the accident Donald Joseph Antolovich. Ill of Shelbyville and Melissa Lynn Harris of Shelbyville Brian James Bennett of Dowling and Angela Mae Rollins of Dowling. Benjamin James Potgeter of Middleville and Jennifer Marie DuBuc of Middleville. Joshua Allen Richardson of Hastings and Jessica Jennifer Veneklarc of Hastings Pike Dean Walker of Hastings and Diane Elva Llanes of Hastings. Kyle Wayne 1’ohja of Spring. TX and Amy Kathleen RoFje of Hastings. Adam Ch.istophcr Bush of Hastings and Amanda Mary Seaman of Hastings. John Anthony Pasquarelli of Middleville and Feather Nicole Weedall of Middleville Jeffrey Donald Byrne of Bellevue and Samantha Amt Lehr ot Bellevue. James Grayling Barney of Plainwell and Michele Shawn Allred of Plainwell. > Janies Scott Geller of Hastings and Debra Ann Canfield of Hastings. Ronald Jay Wycoff of Wayland and Denise R. Kingsbury of Wayland. Peter Rex Pentinga Jr. of Montgomery. Al. and Lorena Phyllis Medrano of McAllen. TX Brian Scott DeRae of Dowling and Mar Jo Rowse of Dowling. The Barry County Michigan 2005 Land Adas & Plat Book will be available in July! If you would like to participate in this year's book call 945-9554 long. planned. GIRL, Kylee Nycol Francis, boro at Pennock Hospital on June 9,2005 at 3:20 am. to Erin Root of Portland. Weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz. and 20 1/2 inches long. HYAAsFallFootWier Cheerleading Sign-ups Saturday, July 9, 2005 1000AM-1200PM behind Hastings Middle School The Sports Broker will be available at sign-ups to lit your child with new equipment, A parent must be present at sirtn-up. Sign-up is open to all children who will be in grades 3rd through 8th for the 2005 - 2006 school year. Space is limited for both football and cheerleading. Few spots available for 7th grade football remain, they will be awarded on a first come basis. Sign-up Fee: $45 plus sell 5 tubs of cookie dou^h Fee must be paid in full at time of registratioa $75 sign-up fee to but) out of the fundraiser. Discounts are available for additional children. (Maximum fee of $120 per family plus fundraiser.) Scholarships are available to qualifying families. If tjou have any quest tons regarding the HYAA program. please call. Sally Teunesren @ 948-2791 or Julie Ann Johnson 948-3082 BOY, Traven Ernest Ray, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 9, 2005 at 12:36 p.m to Jason and Sossity Bolen of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 11 3/4 ozs. and 21 inches The sale ot this book helps to financially support agriculture and its related activities eapedaBy the youth ot Barry County long. WAL*MART BOY, Cody Garrett Perkins, born at Pennock Hospital on June 13. 2005 at 8:35 p.m to Pu(»rv Dnv I nw Portrait Studio Brod and Christina Perkins of Lake Odessa Weighing 9 lbs. 7 ozs. and 21 3/4 inches long. BOY, Jaidyn Levi, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 13. 2005 at 8:46 p.m to Ashley Jarman of Hastings and Nick Hawkins of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 21 inches long. ' GIRL, Alejandra Ann Salas, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 14, 2005 at 503 p.m. to Juan Salas and Amber Shade of Lake Odessa Weighing 8 lbs. 12 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Samuel David Hoving, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 15,2005 at 10 p.m. to Chris and Kathy Hoving of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20.75 inches long. GIRL, Ava Zain, boro at Pennock Hospital on June 16. 2005 at 7:34 to Matthew Malik and Antoinette Smart of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. I oz. and 18 inches long. BOY, Magnus Noah, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 16, 2005 at 6:32 p.m to Inese and Darren Pitcher of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Rylee Logan Dye. bom at Pennock Hospital on June 16, 2005 al 3:40 p.m. to Devin and Michele Dye of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Eve Mary Bishop, bom al Pennock Hospital on June 17.2005 at 2:49 p.m. to Liz and Jeremy Bishop of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 14 ozs and 18 inches long. HASTINGS (West M-43) �Page 8 - Thursday. Jvna 30. 2005 - The Hastings Banner The Lake Odessa Fair is in full swing. Another coming event is the monthly be glad for such books from any school in the There is harness racing each day. The Community Grief Support Group which evenings are filled with events such as the meets at the Fellowship Hall of Central county and possibly from neighboring coun­ ties. horse pulling tractor. There will be fireworks at first dark on Saturday evening. Friday United Methodist Church Wednesday. July evening will have the talent show and Ionia County Hospice. There is to be an ice cream social at the Sebewa Center UMC Saturday, July 23, from 22, from 1 to 3 p.m. This is sponsored by On Sunday Jerry Engle was honored by family members for his 60th birthday Working wife? De*r Annie: Eight months ago. 1 left a job anniversary. One feature of the day was a per­ mit from the local fire department for having that paid very well. My wife of 15 yean has so many lighted candles. Mrs. Joey Jackson Jr. and children are riaiting her parents. Bob and Marian Durkee, for comfortable lifestyle. However, recently, we good-paying job. It is at the point where I baked goods. The State Journal on Sunday carried the an extended visit from Missouri, where hus­ band Joey is stationed with the U.S. Army. Her mother had been visiting them for two obituary of Dr. Cecil Hendee, 94, who died on June 23 at the home of his daughter in St. weeks. Grandfather Roy Benson has been in and out of the hospital in recent weeks. George, Utah. Dr. and Mrs. (Alvina) Hendee Scores of people attended the Sunday open around the acres of the park. Traffic should be easier this year since the M-50 road construc­ had a home on Tupper Lake for many years after his 1973 retirement. He was a native of house at Lakewood UMC for Richard and Joyce (Haskins) Waite of rural Alto. Their tion of 2004 is finished. Several spots around Pinckney, where he became a young champi­ the area have parking spots for a small fee. on sheep shearer. He then attended MSC and earned his doctorate in veterinary medicine in Saturday will feature the demolition derby. Art in the Park will arrive Saturday starting at 10 a.m. There is steady entertainment on the stage until 5 p.m. Bring your own lawn 5 to 7 p.m. Along with the frozen confection, chair or sit at one of the pic flic tables. There will be several food booths. One can consume and chips. In addition there will be a salt of chicken, hot dogs, bratwurst. desserts, ele­ phant cars, lemonade, tacos and turkey legs for refreshment during the day as one spends time visiting the booths carefully arranged but this is not part of the art program. Otherwise one gets to combine a bit of there will be hot dogs, bratwursts, sloppy joes sons. John and James, hosted the affair with their wr.es and the grandchildren. Some of never had to work, and she has lived a very and our 8-year-old daughter moved to Florida, where I have been unable to find a may have to find a weekend job to make enough just to pay the bills. I have asked my wife to find work, even if it's twice a week during the evening, in order to help out She has no interest in working, and the topic has turned into arguments. The pressure is all on me. and we are earing up our savings. This is affecting the way I feel about the visitors were Sharon Haskins Fawley from Murfreesboro Tenn., Rev. Ward and my wife. I hate to use the word 'lazy,* but it's 1935, was a school mate of the late Dr. 0. J. Broke in Sarasota, Fla. what I’m thinking. What do I do? - Going Robinson of Lake Odessa and of Dr. Robert Muriel Pierce of Mendon. Erwin and Mary Somers of Payne Lake. He received many (Senters) George of Grand Rapids, and Tom Dear Sarasota: Were a little confused. If wood crafts arc on sale along with some fine awards for his work in eradication of brucel­ you didn't have a job waiting in Florida, why pieces of furniture, woven rugs, aprons, tow­ els of every variety, baby clothing, wind losis and tuberculosis. In 1993, the Hendees Carter from Milwaukee. The Bams Committee of Ionia County has moved to Honda. After the death of his first had frequent meetings in recent weeks in you are already there, you must make the best catchers, windsocks. The Ionia County Genealogy Society will wife, he married Doreen Hannon. With her be preparation for the Ionia Free Fur. There will be a display inside a tent for the posters with of ft. pictures of some of the county's distinctive sure your family is solvent, but you cannot during the open house for Alumni Day last moved to Tampa. More recently he had moved to Utah to be near his daughter. Joyce force her to work outside the home. We rec­ farm tools and gadgets which lightened the ommend you handle the family finances and put her on a strict budget, so she understands Robert Kruisenga, son of Robert and load of farmers and their wives in the days before electricity. There will be drawings goodies provided for visitors was a big hit. Adrian College graduate and he earned his doctorate in pharmacy at Ferris State paintings of rural acenes. Individuals are busy photographing and charting barns around the The ICGS has clothing with be society logo University county for an inventory Io be rent eventually teer lx.stcsses for the day. Also, the tabic of for sale, along with many books which the society has published. The speaker will be James Muser. A gift of a dining set added chairs co the available seating capacity. Have you wondered what to do with those high school year books that mean nothing to children? The Ionia County Genealogical Society will gladly accept them. They would each day for prizes, which are chiefly oil to Michigan State University in an attempt to identify and save for posterity some tokens of the family farm bam which made possible safe housing for animals and grain and bay to sustain the firms. (Health Line by Scott B. Brasseur, M.D. H ‘ . ■ ' 1OO5 West Green St r Hastings. Michigan !*♦< Tek phoin . 26(’ 945 w Your wife should be doing her pan to make bams. Also, there will be exhibits of old-time Virginia (Reed) Kruisenga, was married on Saturday to Laura Kelly, at Jenison. She is an ' SCIATICA I hurt my back this weekend and the pain radiates down Into my leg. Is this Sciatica and what should I expect my doctor to suggest? The term sciatica refers to the pain that radiates along the path of the longest nerve in your body, the sciatic nerve. It runs from your back into your buttock and leg. The discomfort can range from mild to incapacitating, and may be accompanied by tingling, numbness or muscle weakness. Sciatica is actually a symptom of another problem and is not actually a disorder itself. The pain of sciatica is usually caused by a herniated disk, a muscle spasm, trauma or a narrowed spinal canal. All of these may cause sciatica by pinching the sciatic nerve. Mild sciatica usuaily goes away given a little time and patience. If self-care measures fail to work beyond 6 weeks, you should call your doctor. Get immediate medical care if you experience sudden, severe pain or muscle weakness in you back or leg; the pain follows a violent injury, such as a traffic accident or you have problems with controlling your bowels or bladder. Scott Brasseur, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician for medical advise before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. arguing persists, you might want to look into marriage counseling to find out why your wife doesn't seem to consider herself al all responsible for her family's financial health. The problem is, ?very time we go out, made long visits, taking advantage of the "Jack" runs into someone who invariably asks lower traffic level to view the photos, year­ about his ex-wife. This happens even after he books and souvenirs of school days past Several puathasod thp MNnid'bonk published in 2004 wift its pai^Mled with composite introduces me as his girlfriend. These conver­ photos or, in the .case of eariy grades, group photos of the graduates, each holding the get along, and he has no interest in speaking to her unless it is about their son. Yet he still rolled diploma. Many of the tables were dec­ tells these people whatever be knows about Jennifer Barnes has been announced. Tim is the son of Sidney and Sharon Evans of Lake Odessa. The prospective bride is daughter of sations make me uncomfortable. Jack tells me that he and his ex-wife do not her. How can I let them know their questions upset me? Would it be rude for Jack to say be doesn't want to discuss the ex-wife in front of ac? — Frustrated in Minnesota Dear Frustrated: You are making too much of this. Jack's ex-wife is part of his life because they share a child. Her name is going Mrs. Inna Barnes of Illinois. The wedding is to come up in conversation, and there's no to be on July 16. Tim is now pursuing his doc­ point taking it so personally. Over time. Jack's torate at Liberty University in Virginia after knowledge of his ex-wife's comings and earning his bachelor's degree at Spring Arbor and his master's degree at Liberty. The bride goings will be so limited that be can honestly Is a graduate of Bradley University in Peoria my ex is up to. You’ll have to ask her." That and the University of Illinois. should take care of ft. respond to such questions, "I don't know what ter. The alumni banquet on Saturday had almost a full bouse with more than 285 regis­ tered. Rosemary Hickey and staff catered the introductions. Lynda Cobb read the roll of classes, with each in turn standing to accept cheers and applause. The oldest graduate present was Carole Enz from the Class of 1929. Janis Kenyon introduced the teachers present Louise Hoff Ptppel sang some selec­ tions. accompanied by Geneva York Speas. fault." When they were younger. we excused responsibility. I want to really scak back for his boys this year, for birthdays and Christmas. Instead of wrapped presents sent with love and care, I What do you say? - Wife of a Sad Dad in Colorado Dear Wife: We think you are expecting too much from teenage boys. They oftec don't remember special occasions, and usually are too busy with their school and social activi­ ties to call Dad. Try e-mail. As for sending copies of report cards and school photos, get real. If Mom won't handle this, your husband should call the school and ask for copies of these items. And if Mom didn't leach the boys Clear captioning from "Wisconsin to be thoughtful and considerate, you must are important and give them frequent, gen:le reminders. This is how children learn, and the instructions don't end when the kids turn 13. Drowning in drugs? Dear Annie: My dad is 61 years old. and he has high blood pressure, diabetes, a heart murmur and more. He is currently taking 18 prescriptions a day. For the last several months, all Dad does is sleep, sometimes 20 hours a day. Is their somewhere we can have his medications checked to see if they are interfering with one another? His current doc­ tor just tells him to take the pills or he will die. -- Concerned Daughter Dear Daughter. Has anyone informed the current doctor that Dad is sleeping 20 hours a day? This is not normal. Also, we recommend taking all of Dad's medications to his phar­ macist. Explain the problem, and ask about interactions. The pharmacist should be able to Cancer do's, (font's Dear Annie: Thank you for printing the let­ ter cards, but if you want to teach those chiktren help you. Hope college has announced that Andrew Hoort is on its dean's UM for the spring semes­ of bearing everyone say, "It's their ’Taker's take the time to explain why these gestures Saturday viewing. Visitors on Sunday usually The engagement of Timothy Evans and watch him look for cards in the mailbox and wait for calls that do not come. And I am tired It's perfectly OK if you prefer to send ffitt ago, and I have never been married. cheerleading outfits, athletic shirts. of decency toward this man. 1 can't bear to occurs to them now. older than I am. He was divorced two years paper clippings, school mittens, sweaters, my husband. I am so frustrated by their lack younger, it certainly isn't something tha'. fleeting the ex those who could not attend the day-long times such as Elvis records, pendants, news­ avail. It takes the joy out of every holiday for to send thank-you notes when they were tos Sunday afternoon and evening to benefit Reader." Hooray! Dear Annie: Having survived cancer recently, 1 wanted to get this off my chest. Someone is speaking up in favor of closed- When a friend or family member tells you captioning. they have cancer. The volume is not the problem. Our family DON’T talk about all the people you Know is not hard of bearing, but we use the captions who have died from it. We don't need to hear all the time. In fact, for some shows, we buy any horror stories right now. the DVDs in order to have the captions. Why? DON’T think that you know more than the Because too many actors do not speak clearly The highlighted classes were 1935 with and the background noise is often louder than doctors do. DON’T insinuate that the person's lifestyle response from Betty Johnson Anderson of the dialogue. was the cause of the cancer, even if ft is true. Grand Haven, 1945 with Don McDowell and My husband will not watch my favorite DON'T tell everyone you know about your a pair from 1955, Darwin Bennett and Gary show because they nut only do not speak friend's illness. It is a private matter unless Shellenbarger. Chelsea Martin, granddaugh­ ter of Marlene Dailey Martin and of Alberta clearly, but the picture is so dark you cant see they tell you otherwise. their expressions. Whatever happened to that DON'T quiz the person about the specifics. and the late Paul Allen also sang. The plan­ obsolete word, "elocution"? I guess it went If they want to share this information, ft will ning committee consisted of graduates Linda Allen, Mary Jane Carlson and Lynda Cobb. out with Marlon Brando. - Westlake Village. be volunteered. Thelma Curtis, Evelyn David, Ada Dennie, Dear Westlake: A dark picture can some­ Help your friend keep a sense of humor and Calif. EK) offer encouragement and optimism. Lola Haller, Janis Kenyon and Christina times be corrected by adjusting the contrast the ability to see the good in all situations. -­ White. Northern Michigan University has listed and brightness on your TV screen. But we Been There in North Carolina Ryan Werdon of Lake Odessa on its spring dean's List. Meantime the University of more realistic — which it may be, but it also is Northwest Ohio lists Timothy Cunningham, Prevention is not always possible but regular exercise and maintaining proper posture when you sit and especially when you lift objects will help you to avoid serious back problems. ft once was. and this entails sacrifice. If the Dear Annie: Pm dating a man a few years meal. Thelma Curtis gave the welcome and For most people, sciatica will go away quickly if you continue your usual activities but avoid what may have triggered the pain in the first place. Prolonged bed rest isn't a good idea. In the long run, inactivity will make your symptoms worse. Some conservative measures that your doctor may suggest include cold packs initially to reduce inflammation 15-20 minutes, 3-4 times per day. Hot packs after 48 hours to improve blood circulation and healing may also help. Stretching cautiously may help as weil as mild over the counter pain relievers. that the economic situation is not the same as The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society was host for a second viewing of alumni pho­ orated with items from the culture of the We have spoken to them about the impor­ tance of remembering these things, to no' think we should send a modest gift card. Milwaukee and Karen Deraedt of Jackson. array of reference material on the shelves and the willingness and knowledge of the volun­ did you just pick up and move? Still, since Spinelli. His ocher children are William of Saturday. Visitors were impressed by the never received a thank-you note. their behavior. Now. I believe it is their exercise along with getting to the park after finding a spot to leave a car. All manner of meet Saturday. July 9. at 1 p.m. at the new Freight House. The ICGS had many visitors His children do not call on his birthday. Father's Day or Christmas, And we have Amanda Kettel, Michael Messer Nicholas Patrick on its dean's list agree that many actors mumble, thinking it is inaudible. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy and Members of the Hamp family attended the Tuesday afternoon graveside service at a Lansing cemetery for Robert Lee Bopp, 58, who died Friday. He is survived by his moth­ er, Millie (Hamp) Bopp of Florida, and his brothers in Lansing. The Bopps lived for sev­ eral years at Morrison Lake. The alumni open house hosted by the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society drew more Self-absorbed sons of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail questions to Dear Annie: My husband has two sons, anniesmailbox@comcast.net. or write to: ages 15 and 13, who live with their mother, Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, several states away. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's My husband has made every effort to be an Mailbox, and readfeatures by other Creators involved father. The boys come for the entire Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the summer. He calls often to discuss their lives Creators Syndicate Web page at www.cre- and their grades, and he happily pays child ators.com. support, on time. Sadly, his children utterly LO AHS was one of the beneficiaries from ’he cards or school photos. Arizona in 2003. Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors your than 120 Saturday. A few dozen more attend­ ed on Sunday. Great admiration was shown for the fine new building and its contents. The estate of the late David Smith Jr., who died In Dear N.C.: Thank you for the wise counsel. Your list is excellent. ignore him. Despite years of repeated requests, we still do not get copies of report COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 30,2005 — Page 9 Irving Township Schools Is it Time to Consolidate Your Assets? If you're like many people, you keep invest­ ment vehicles in different places. You might have started traditional IRAs with two or three financial-services providers while buy­ ing some slocks from still another. And you may also have purchased a fixed annuity from an insurance company. As long as v-ju keep track of all these accounts, you might think it doesn't matter where they are "housed." However, if you scatter your investments here, there and everywhere, you could end up in uncharted territory when it’s time to pull everything together. What are some of the potential problems of keeping your investments at a variety of dif­ ferent institutions? For one thing, despite place" financial assets, no matter how dis­ persed. But, even so. your far-flung invest­ ments could slow your progress toward your important financial goals. If you maintain several different accounts, without a central focus or unifying philosophy, you could end up with redundant or inappropriate invest­ ments - a costly mistake. On the other hand, consider keeping your investments with one firm and work with one financial professional - someone who knows your family situation, risk tolerance and investment preferences. - Doing this may help you make steady progress toward your long­ term objectives. A qualified professional can look at how all your investments work togeth­ er. and make recommendations, as needed, to help improve your portfolio's performance within your stated level of risk. RMD, but, as the word "required" suggests, you can t withdraw less - and you could face tax penalties for taking less than the minimum or failing to take the RMD on time. Consequently, if you have multiple IRAs and employer-backed plans, you'll have to "reel them in" al the right times to make sure you're making the proper RMD moves. If you do have several IRAs. from various providers. you'll need to determine the RMD for each IRA separately. You may, however, choose to aggregate your RMDs for any given year from a single account. Again, though, you will find it much easier to track your RMD options if all your IRAs are "under the same roof." Phis, your financial professional can help you decide if the aggregate RMD route is the one to take. (Your 401(k) or nsi lar employer-sponsored plan c^mot be aggre­ gated with your IRAs to determine your RMD.) So. there you nave it - some reasons to con­ solidate you*, investment accounts Consider taking this lep soon to simplify your life. This enti e site Copyright C 2005 Edward Jones your best intentions, you could actually forget about one or more of your holdings. State treasurers' offices regularly advertise . "unclaimed" property, including investments. Required Minimum Distributions Issues Powers school - Irving People move, change jobs, divorce and Consolidating your various investment undergo all sorts of changes in their lives accounts can also help you in the area of by Major H. Kenfield. It was called the By Joyce Weinbrecht and sometimes, they leave their investment required minimum distributions (RMDs). As On the 10th of June. 1844, G.B. Powers School because of Powers land across dollars behind. But if you consolidate all your you may know, you need to begin taking Manchester and Chas. Kellogg. School the road. holdings with one financial services provider, RMDs - from traditional IRAs and 401(k)s or inspectors of Irving Township, issued a notice It closed in 1931. when it consolidated with you can keep tabs on your investments with­ other employer-sponsored retirement plans to Estes Rich, that School District No. 1 had Thomapple Kellogg Agriculture School of out much trouble. in the year in which you Middleville on July 13.1931. been formed of the Southeast. Southwest, and Of course, you could be a highly organized turn 70-1/2. You can Northwest Quarters of Section 3. the The Barry County Abstract Office gave person - someone who would never "miswithdraw more than the Northeast, Northwest and Southwest quarters Henry Sheldon selling the 80 acres where the of Section 10. the whole of Section 9,4 and 5 school was, to James Mohler on Nov. 1,1933. of Section 6. in Town 3 North. Range 9 West, In talking to some of the local area residents, and Sections 33 and 32. the east half of Charlie Hauser and Vere Carter, they said the Section 31, the South half of Section 29. and school building was sold as a residence, and a the south half of Section 28, in town 4 North, few years later, it burned down. Range 9 west The first meeting in said dis­ So. from all the facts that I have on hand, it trict was directed to be held June 22, at the would seem that the Powers school was in existence for 86 years from organizing date to house of M.W. Kenyon. Located rode VMng CNropractlc on Jordan Lake Aw., lake Odessa District No. 2. organized Aug. 31. 1844, consolidation. (across from the 'Art In the Park’ event near me She* Station). included portions of Irving and Thomapple Powers School, District #1 scrapbooking Applies Creative Memories Summer Sale Event! Saturday, July 2,2005 • 2PM to 4PM and was called a fractional district in Irving. May 17, 1844, “District No. 1. of Irving and Yankee Springs" was formed, and October 8. 1845 District No. 2 was reorganized as a whole district in Irving. The order of organiz­ ing ocher districts is thus given: No. 3 - Dec. 14. 1850. No. 4 - In 1852. No. 5 -April 29. 1854. No. 6 - April 29, 1954. No. 7 - Dec. 17. 1859. No. 8-May 31, I860. No. 9 - July, 1862. No. 10-April 21. 1866. No. 11 - Feb. 5, 1870. No. 12-Nov. 12, 1870. Although District No. 1 was organized as has been seen, more than a year before District No. 2 was formed, the latter was the first to have a schoolhouse, which was built in 1846, on Sect on 33. The School Inspectors' records make no reference to appointments of teachers previ­ ous to April 18,1853, when it appears Martha P Balch and Eliza J. Dennis were employed May 8,1853. Martha Messer was given a cer­ tificate and Nov. 5th, the same year. A.D. Rork, Sarah Wolley. and Lucy Archer were appointed. Among later teachers (no November 1857) appear the names of Mary E. Strasbaugh. Thomas Coyle, Amelia Smith, and Emetine Hinyon. The official school report for 1879 presents the following statistics: Number of Districts......................................... 12 Number of Scholars of school age......... 527 Average attendance............... .......... 438 Value of property.....................................$5,900 Teachers' wages —............................. 41392 The school directors for 1879 were C.T. Barton, I.M. Cunningham, R. Billingsley, Ferrel Burns, Emanuel Bergy, William Mugridge, H. Wilcox and W. Calkins. Powers School District No. 1 Irving Township, Barry County Looking at the accompanying Irving Township map with all the schools marked on it. Distric* fl. Powers School, is on the north­ west corner of State and Solomon Roads: Section 33, Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4. At the bottom of the map you will see where District fl. Powers School was shown on 1860, 1873. 1895 and 1913 maps. So from the maps we could say that the school has been in existence for 53 years. Joly 1, 1846. was the starting date for the Battle Creek-Hastings-Grand Rapids stage coach run. It came from A.E. Bull’s on the south side of the Thomapple River, crossing the river over a bride located about 100 feet south of Bull’s log cabin on the river bank. (Moreau’s trading post was a decaying log cabin at that time). Later a railroad bridge was constructed at that spot. As 1 understand from my reading, the Grand Rapids trader, Rix Robinson, and Yankee Bill Lewis, construct­ ed the tough, log plank bridge. When the Indians crossed here, it was an easy, shallow gravelly fording place, so foot travel had been established at this location. Building a bridge there would naturally follow. The road coming off the north side of the bride became our modem Solomon Road. The stage went to the nearest cross roads north, which was State Road, turned left to Grand Rapids, passing the Powers School on the northeast comer Powers School was organized June 10, 1844, but the school wasn’t built until 1846 Irving Township, Barry County Teachers 1906- 1907 Lois W. Firster 1907- 1908 Florence Harper 1908- 1909 Annah M. Brown 1909- 1910 Hazel Kennedy 1910- 1911 Maude M. Wollston 1911- 1912 Jennie Williams 1912- 1913 Eunice Cairns 1913- 1914 Katherine Bowler 1914- 1915' Feme Billingsley 1915- 1916 Mabel Brown 1916- 1917 VeryllN. Erb 1917- 1918 Neva A. Sherk 1918- 1919 Gladys Olner 1919- 1920 Ida M. Gibson 1920- 1921 Hazel McCain 1921- 1922 Florence Cook 1922- 1923 Rita Steeby 1923- 1924 Rite Steeby 1924- 1925 Ida Gibson 1925- 1926 Mabel Roush 1926- 1927 Barbara Windes 1927- 1928 Barbara Windes 1928- 1929 Hazel Hulett 1929- 1930 Edna McKibbin 1930- 1931 Edna McKibbin 1919- Taught handiwork and decorated schoolhouse as attractively as possible. Planted and cared for flow­ ers and cleaned lawn. One Victory girl. 1919-1920 School needs new wall under schoolhouse. Ten children and six promoted. School colors chosen were purple and white. Got 1 free gift juet k> stopping in, and a free pack of paper with awry SSO ouchaae. I am overstocked and conveniently located so take advantage! Charity Hickey 1 ’60 Jordan Lake Are. lake Odessa, Ml <8849 269 838 1828 ’ SENIOR SATURDAY’ at Pennock Hospital Conference Center 1005 W Green St., Hastings Saturday, July 9, 2005, 9 a.m.- noon Pennock Village, an independent-living retirementfacility in Hastings, invites you to join them for a day devoted to seniors. Tour Pennock Village, get important health information and learn . how to stay fit and healthy when you ’re over 55! Free Breakfast Free Gifts Drawings for Prizes Health Seminars Tours of Pennock Village and the The Cobb School is located in Section 34. the northeast 1/2 of the south­ Health & Wellness Center School Road near the inter­ section of the section lines of Section 34. To digress a little, in 1838 the Ingram family was the second family to come to Irving. William and Velorous. brothers, came to the wilderness in Section 34. They cleared the land and built a cabin. William was the only one married, so in the summer his grandfather (Amos), father (Frederick), and brother, (Orrin), came to Irving to live. They all lived with William and family, Frederick bought land just east of William on a hill. In 1844, the stage coach road was surveyed and in preparation for the antici­ pated business. William built a large frame house See TIME TO TIME, page 17 ' Call any time. Bob Donner, 517-726-1084 ■ Cobb School District No. 2 Irving Township, Barry County west 1/4, on the east comer of State and Wood School Roads, but is on Wood 16x16, 20x20,20x30 canopies. Seif Services: You pick it up & return it Full Services: We set it up & take it down. Tables • Chairs • Coolers & Hot Boxes A Chance to Win One of 13 Gift Certificates for a i Free Massage! Blood Pressure Checks Energize with Exercise Amy Leatherman, Pennock Health & Wellness Center Manager 1st Floor Penny Ypma Senior Pilates Instructor Getting Better with Age David Parker, MD Board Certified Internist The Vial of Life, Do You Have Yours? In Affiliation With Pennock HEALTH SERVICES Call to register, by July 5 (269) 945-5871 00642881 �Page 10 - Thursday. June 30. 2005 - The Hastings Banner HOPE TOWHSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE, BARRY COUN­ TY. MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that upon motion of the Township Board of the Township of Hope, the Township Board proposes to undertake an aquatic plant control project in Wai Lake in Hope Township and to create a special assessment district tor the recovery of the costs thereof by special assess­ ment against the properties benefitted therein. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the District within which the above-mentioned improve­ ments are proposed to be made and within which the cost thereof is proposed to be asoessed Is more particularly described as follows: The properties indicated by parcel numbers: 007XJ2M15-» 007-029-001-00 007-029-003-00 007-029004-00 007-029-005-00 007-029-005-50 007-029006-00 00702900700 00702900800 007029009-00 00702901000 00702901100 00702901 MO OC702901200 X7O29014-JU 007029014-50 00702901400 007029014-70 00702901500 00702901600 00702901910 00702902200 007029022-70 007029022-75 00703200100 007032001-10 00703200900 007-03200920 00703200600 00703200700 00703200900 00703201000 00703201100 00703201200 00703201300 00703201400 00703201700 00703201900 00703202100 CO 7-032-02200 00703202300 00703202400 30703202900 00703202600 00703202700 00703202900 00703203000 007032030-50 00703203100 00703300100 007033001-50 00703300200 00703301900 00703301600 00703302000 00703302200 007033022-10 00706000100 00706000200 00706000300 00706000900 00706000600 00706000700 00706000600 00706000900 00706001000 00706001100 00706001200 00706001300 00706001400 00706001900 00706001900 00706001700 00706001600 00706001900 00706002000 00706002005 00708002100 00706002200 00706002300 00706002400 00706002900 00706002600 00708002700 007-11000100 007-11000200 007-11000300 007-11000400 007-11000900 007-11000700 007-* 1000800 007-11000900 007-11001000 007-11001100 007-11001200 007-11001300 007-11001400 007-110015-00 007-11001600 007-11001700 007-11001600 007-11001900 007-11002000 007-11002100 007-11002200 007-11002300 007-11002400 007-11002900 007-11002600 007-11002700 007-11002900 007-11002900 007-11003000 007-11003100 007-12000100 007-12000200 007-12000300 007-12000400 007-120004-50 007-12000500 007-1200060U 007-12000700 007-12000800 007-12000900 007-12001000 007-12001910 007-12001100 007-12001200 007-12001300 007-12001400 007-12901500 007-12001600 007-12001700 007-12001900 007-12001900 007-12002000 007-12002100 007-12002200 007-12002300 007-12002400 007-12002900 007-12002900 007-12002700 007-12902800 007-12903200 007-12003300 007-12003400 007-12003600 007-12903700 007-12003800 007-12904000 007-12004100 007-12904200 007-12004300 007-12004400 007-12004900 007-12904600 007-12004700 007-12904800 007-12005900 007-12005100 007-12006400 007-12005900 007-25000100 007-25900200 007-25000300 007-25000400 007-25000500 007-25000600 007-25900700 007-25000800 007-25000900 007-25001000 007-25001100 007-25901200 007-25901300 007-25001400 007-25001900 007-25001600 007-25001700 007-2S00180U 007-25001900 007-25002000 007-25002:00 007-25902200 007-25902400 007-25002900 007-25902900 007-25002700 007-25902800 007-25902900 007-25903900 007-25903100 007-25003200 007-25903300 007.25003400 007-259036-O0 007-259-'. 3600 007-2*003700 007-25903800 007-25904900 007-25904100 007-25904200 007-27900101 007-27000200 007-27900300 007-27900900 007-27000700 007-27900800 007-27000900 007-27900950 007-27901900 007-27001960 007-27901100 007-27901200 007-27901300 007-270-014-00 007-270-01500 007-27901600 007-27901800 007-27906100 007-27906200 007-27906300 007-27906500 007-279C67-00 007-270-070-00 007-27007900 007-27908800 007-27909100 007-27009600 007-27009900 007-27910100 007-27910300 007-27910500 007-27910600 007-34900100 007-34900200 007-34900400 007-34900500 007-34900600 007-34900700 007-34900800 007-34000900 007-34001900 007-34001100 007-34901200 007-34901300 00704901400 007-34901500 007-34901600 007-34901700 007-349017-27 007-34001800 007-34901900 007-34902900 007-34902100 007-34002200 007-34002300 007-34002400 007-34902500 007-34902600 007-340026-50 007-34902700 007-34902700 007-34902800 007-34902800 007-34903903 007-34903100 007-36000100 007-38900200 007-36000300 007-38000400 007-36000600 007-36000800 007-38000700 007-36000800 007-36901000 007-36001800 007-36901700 007-38001800 007-36001900 007-36002000 007-36002100 007-36002200 007-36002300 007-38002400 007-36902500 007-38002600 007-38902700 007-36902800 007-36002900 007-38903900 007-36903200 007-36603300 007-38903600 007-36903700 007-38603800 007-36903800 007-38904100 007-36904200 007-36904300 007-38904400 007-38904500 007-38904600 007-38604700 007-38604800 007 30004000 007-38905000 007-36005100 007-36905200 007-36905300 007-38905400 007-38905500 007-36905600 007-36905700 007-38905600 007-36905900 007-38906000 007-38008100 007-38C 06200 007-38906300 007-36906400 007-36908500 007-36008600 007-36908700 007-38006800 007-36906800 007-38007000 007-38007100 007-38907200 007-38001300 007-36001400 007-36001500 See map STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate RLE NO. 2005-24302-DE Estate of Lyle H. Booth Date of birth: 06/10/1928 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Lyle H. Booth, who Nvod at 14294 Kellogg Road. Hickory Comers. Ml 49060. Michigan died 03/20/2005 Creditors of the decedent are notfied that all claims against the estate wW be forever barred unless presented to Gary Booth, named personal representative or proposed personal representa­ tive, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the namod/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date. 06/13*2005 Timothy L Tromp P41571 501 West State Street Hastings. Ml 40058 (269)948-9400 Gary Booth 4145 Orchard Drive Delton, Ml 49046 (269)623-8015 SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (M Counties) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made Ip the conditions of a mortgage made by FRANCIS L GRIMES. II AND DEBRA J. GRIMES. HUSBAND AND WIFE to NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE COR­ PORATION. CALIFORNIA. Mortgagee, dated July 25, 2003, and recorded on September 5, 2003, as Instrument No. 112599, Barry County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said mortgage to JP MORGAN CHASE BANK. AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT. DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 1. 2003, AMONG CREDIT-BASED ASSET SERVICING & SECURI­ TIZATION LLC. FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP., LITTON LOAN SERVICING LP AND JPMORGAN CHASE BANK. C-BASS MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-CB6, WITHOUT RECOURSE, by an assign­ ment dated August 6,2003, and recorded on March 2. 2004, as Instrument No. 1123028, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at toe Ate hereof the sum of three hundred seventy six thousand eight hundred five and 03/100 Defers ($378,805.03), including interest at 6.750% per annum, with adjustable rate rider. Under tfw power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wifi be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, st public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on July 21, 2006. Said premises are situated In TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 3. NEAR'S WEST LAKE SHORE PLAT NO. 1, PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SECTION 6. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN UBER 5 OF PLATS. PAGE 81. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 6003241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Doted: June 23, 2005 JP MORGAN. CHASE BANK. AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREE­ MENT, DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 1. 2003. AMONG CREDIT-BASED ASSET SERVICING 5 SECURITIZATION LLC. FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP.. LITTON LOAN SERVICING LP (PUB SPEC) Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR. Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Sulla 300 Birmingham. Ml 46009-6616 For information Please call: (248) 540-7701 Foredooure Notice (Al Counties) TH® FIRM « A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT TW NUMBER MLOWr YOU MEN ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - tMkult hM bwn mkk In me conditions ol a mortgage made by Mary Margaret SNelde. A Single Wonwt u AAenoe Funding, a DMaion ol Superior Bank RSS. Mortgagee, MM June 25. 2D01, end recorded on Juty 9. 2001. m Document No 1052726. Berry County Records. Michigan, and asaigned by meant aaaignmenta io JP Morgen Chaee Bank ae mmee lor benefit ol Equity One ABS. Inc. Mor^ege Pass-Through CshfflreSes Series 2002-6 by wi assignment recorded In Berry County Records. Michtgan on which mortgage there iadNmed to be due a the dale hereof the aum of ninaMsn thou­ sand eighty seven and 727100 DoMn 519.067.72). ndudkig mwrast a 9.250% per man. Under the power of aate contained m aafd modgage end the vtatute kt euch case mede end pro­ vided, notice thereby given that aakinsrngmewa be loredoeed by a sefe of lhe mortgaged prenasee. or some part of them, at puMc vendue, al Iw Berry County Courthouse In Haabnga. MkMgan. at 100 o'clock pjn.. on Thursday. July 21,2006 Said premises are MukMd in the Township of Thomapple. Barry County. Michigan, and ~e described as: THAT PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 24 TOWN 4 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST DESCRIBED AS: COM­ MENCING AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SAC SECTION; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 41' 11* EAST 854 78 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 89 DEGREES 41' 11* EAST 465.56 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 19* 58* WEST 603.48 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 06-20* WEST 465.56 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 19* 58* EAST 583.68 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS EGRESS AND UTILITY PURPOSES OVER A 20 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF LAND THE CENTERLINE OF WHICH IS DESCRBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE ABOVE DESCRIBED WEST 1/4 CORNER; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 41’ 11* EAST 132032 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID WEST 1/4 OF SOUTHWEST 1/4; THENCE SOUfH 00 DEGREES 19- 58* WEST 106731 FffT ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID WEST 1/2 OF SOUTH­ WEST 1/4; THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 54' WEST 375.75 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING OF SAID EASEMENT; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 19’ 56* EAST 33.00 FEET, THENCE NORTH 05 DEGREES 52* 32* EAST 126.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 16 DEGREES 14* 46" WEST 75.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 22 DEGREES 18' 29* EAST 42.5 FEET TO THE PLACE OF ENDING OF SAID 20 FOOT STRIP. TOGETHER WITH A STRIP OF LAND 86 FEET FOR THE PURPOSE OF INGRESS. EGRESS. AND UTILITY PURPOSES. THE CENTERLINE OF WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 24. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 41' 11* EAST 132032 FEET ALONG NORTH LINE OF THE WEST U2 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 19’ 56" WEST 106731 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID WEST 1/2 OF SOUTH­ WEST 1/4; THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 54' WEST 355.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 1 DEGREE 30’ 2T WEST 503.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 44 DEGREES 34D7 WEST 104.0 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES IT 55’ WEST 738 0 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF STATE ROAD AND THE PLACE OF ENDING OF SAID EASEMENT Tex Parcel Number. 06-14-0244)04-40 The redemption period ahal bo 1 year from the date of such sale. Dated: May 25, 2005 JP Morgan Chase Bank as Vueteo for the benefit of Equity One ABS, Inc. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificate Series 2002-5, assignee of Mortgagee Richard A. Groan 30150 N. Telegraph Rd.. Ste. 444 Bingham Forms, Ml 48025 (248) 540-7886 < NOTICE TO THE REB00CTB OF BARRY COUNTY CORRECTED NOTICE AS A DEBI COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTINT *0 COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY MFORMATK)N OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. .iOTTFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW M YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans showing the improvements and locations thereof together with an estimate of the cost of the project in the amount of $144,300.00, has placed the same on file with the Township Clerk and has passed a Resolution tentatively declaring rts intention to undertake such project and to create the afore-deacrfoed special assessment district. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the plans, cost estimate and special assessment district may be examined at the Office of the Township Clerk from the date of this Notice until and including the date of the public hearing thereon and may further be examined al such public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in accorda.ice with Ad 162 of B-» Pubic Acts of 1962. as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special s■easement to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest tht special assessment, or shaH be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. Pl EASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in the event that written objections to the project are filed wrth the Township Board at or before the hearing described herein, signed by the record owners of land constituting more than twenty (20%) percent of the total area within the hereinbefore described proposed special assessment district, the project to be funded by that special assessment district can­ not be instituted unless a valid petition has been or is tiled with the Township Board signed by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty (50%) percent of the total land area in that special assessment district as finally established by the Township Board. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a pubic hearing upon sue.»plans, special assessment dtotrict and estimate of costs win be held at the Hope Township Hall at 5463 South M-43 Highway. Hastings, Michigan, commencing at 7:00 p.m. on July 12, 2005. At such hearing, the Board win consider any written objections to any of the foregoing matters which might be filed with the Board at or prior to the time of the hearing as well as any revisions, cor­ rections. amendments, or changes to the plans, estimate of costs, or to the aforementioned proposed Special Assessment District. All interested persons are invited to be present and express their views at the public hearing. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of pnnted material being considered at the hearing, to Individ­ uals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days nodue to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk. Unde Eddy-Hough, Clerk HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 S. M-43 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2464 the terms and conditions of a oertain mortgage mode by Janet Lewis and Ardis Lewis, wife and husband. Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc... Mortgagee, dated the 24th day of October, 2003 anti recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 12th day of November. 2003 in Instrument No. 1117447 of Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand One Hundred Eighty Six & 21/100. ($118.18621), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 14th day of July, 2006 at 1:00 o'clock pjn. Local Tme, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate at public auction, to the highest bidde*. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml (frat being the building whore the Circuit Court for the County of Barry Is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 7.37500% per annum and an legal costs, chargeo. and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may bo paid by the undersigned, necessary to pro­ tect its interest in the premises. Which said premis­ es are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Yankee Springs , County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Lot(s) 35 of Willson's Plat of Tumor Lake, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 19. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed dunog 30 days immediately following the sate. Doted: 6/16/2005 MERS Mortgagee FAB­ RIZIO & BROOK P.C. Jonathan L Engman (P56364) Attorney for MERS 888 W. Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 248-362-2600 ASAP7082U 06/16, 06/23, 06/30. 07/07 Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals wlfl conduct a pitofc hear­ ing for the fotiowtog: Caao Number V40-2OO6 Mary Shvp (owner); iNuauiy ouHoore me. (appucanQ* Location: 4351 Indtan tela, in Section 30 of Johnstown TWp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to orod a 30x30-ft two story home with a 6x304t roofed porch and an 8x30-ft dock too dose to the corner lot set­ back (6-ft). the minimum la 25-fL In the RL-1 zoning district Mooting Delo: July 12.3086. Time: 730 pjn. Place: Community Room in the Courts & Law Building at 206 West Court Street. Hastings, Michigan. Site inspection of the above deocribod proper* ty(tes) wB bo completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to bo hoard at the above men­ tioned time and place. Any written rssponac may bo mailed to the addross feted below or faxed to (269) 948-4620 The variance appticetion(s) la/are avafebto tor 49068 during the hours of 8 ajn. to 5 pjn. (dosed between 12 pm to 1 pm) Monday-Friday. Ptoaao c®" Om°* * (20O) M5‘1290 ** *** ther information. The County of Barty wff provide necessary auxiKtey aids and services, such as signors for the hearing impaired and audio tepee of prtated materi­ als being conokferod al the mooting, to IndMduate wnn aisaouines at tne meeung/neanng upon ioti (10) days notice to the County of Bony. IndMduals with disabilities requiring auxBary akfe or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael BrowrVCounty Administrator. 220 West State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. (269) 945-1264. Debbie Smith. Barry County Clerk tvopo lownsrn*) Doon emoting oynopeis Juno 13,2006 All Board members present, 17 guests. Approved previous minutes, biff's, received standing reports. Heard presentation by BCEDA and YMCA. Updated on Cedar Creek Cemetery projects and issues, approved Wai Lake Wood Control Special Assessment Resolution, expenses tor Zoning Training, ctoeing out Hurt Dr. Special Assessment, and moving the electrical polo at hal. Adjourned at 9:07 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk Attested to by Patricia Afoort, Supervisor MG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW V YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate nmy bo rescinded by fee forodocing mortgagee. In that event, your domegoe, W any, oho3 ba ■mRod solely to the return of the bid amount ten- the condNone of a mortgage made by Jaydon M. Norris, amantod man and Jssslce A. Norris, Ms wife, original mortgagors), to Union Federal Bank of Indianapofe. Mortgagee, dated Jung 30. 2003. and recorded on July 18. 2003 in tostrument 1108656, in Barry county records. Mfchtgan. on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand One Hundred Six And 32/100 Dollars ($139,106.32). Including interool at 6% per annum. Under the power of safe contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given foot said mortgage w« be torectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of teem, at pubic vendue, at the Bwry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM. on July 21. 2005. Said premises are situated In TbwneNp of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are deocribod as: MakaAtodei: 2003 Four Seasons Autumr V»rVSeriai*:FS21433aAC ParO 0: a parcel of Land in the Northwest 1/4 Section 21. Town 2 North, Rango 9 Woo*, being more particufely deocribod as commencing at tie Nodhoaot corner of said Section 21; thonoo North 89 degrees 48 minutes 22 seconds West along the North Ina of said Section 764425 feet to tw North 1/4 pool of safe Section , thence Sou* 00 degrees 13 minutm 15 seconds West along the North and South 1/4 tne of aoid Section 189722 feet to foe centertne of Highway M-43 and tw true tMaco of boghfeng; thence 254.06 toot along said centerline and of the Arc of a curve to the right whoso tedtas is 99820 feet and whose chord boors South E? degrees 03 minutes 30 seconds West 253.37 feet; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 15 seconds West 321.75 feet; ttwnce North 89 degrees 46 minutes 19 seconds East 212.11 toot to afed Nor* md SoUh IM Ina; twice North 00 degrees 13 mriutes 15 seconds East along said 1/4 fee 556.63 kmt to the plaoe of Beginning, togofoor wfe an oaeoinent tor togross. ogress and puMcuMMoe over a portion of parcel C described as commencing at /he Noriheaat comer of said Section 21; twnco Not) 89 degrees 48 minutes 22 nfeutse West along Ito North fee of said Section 264425 toot to the Ncrth 1/4 poet of sold Section; twnoo South 00 degrees 13 minutes 15 seconds West along tie Norf and South 1/4 fee of eaid Section 1607.82 feet to the oenterfeo of Highway M-43; thonoo 306.f4 toot along said oentorfeo and Arc of a curvr to the right whoso radtoa le 99820 feet and whore chord beers South 58 dsgreso 31 minutes 20 seconds West 303.85 feet; thence South 67 degrees 16 min­ utes 36 seconds Wool along said oonterfee \ 34.06 feet; thence South 68 degrees 50 minutes 42 coc­ onde Wool along said cantortine 33.90 feet to ti.t East fee of an extoting 88 toot wkfe eaaemonl tor ingress and egress; thonoo Souti 00 degress 22 minutes 45 seconds West along sold East fee 226.79 toot to the place of beginning; thonoo North 79 degress 62 minutes 15 seconds East 228.64 feet; titenoe South 00 degrees 13 minutes 15 sec­ onds West 67.09 feet; thence South 79 degrees 52 minutes 15 seconds East 22824 toot; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 15 seconds West 67.09 toot; thence South 79 degrees 42 minutes 15 sec­ onds West 229.03 toot to said East fee; thonoo North 00 degrees 22 nfewtes 45 seconds East 67.13 toot to the place of beginning, together with any subject to the righto of the pubic over the Northerly 33 feet thereof as used tor highway M43. Aieo together wfe and subject to any and M other easements, rights and restrictions ot record, description of centorfee of existing 66 toot wide easement tor Ingress, egress and pubtic utiRtea; commencing at the Northeast comer of said Section 21, Town 2 Nor*, Rango 9 West, thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 22 seconds West along foe North fee of said Section 264425 toot to foe North 1/4 poet of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 13 rrtmtes 15 seconds West along foe North and Sol* 1/4 fee of said Section 169722 toot to foe 'ten’wrilne of Highway M-43; thence 306.04 feet aiong said centorfee and foe Arc of a curve to foe right whoso radka Is 998.20 toot and whose chord beers Scufo 68 degrees 31 minutes 20 seconds West 30325 toot; thence Soufo 67 degrees 16 minutes 38 seconds West along said centerfee 134.05 toot; thonoo Soufo 68 degrees 59 minutes 42 seconds Weal along said oonterfee 6924 foot to foe true place of beginning; thonoo Soufo 00 degrees 22 minutes 45 seconds 32524 toot; thonoo Soufo 19 degrees 38 minutes 38 sec­ onds East 20025 foot; thence Soufo 06 degrees 33 minutes 41 seconds East 22102 toot; thonoo Soufo 42 degrees 59 minutes 58 seconds West 210.09 toot; thence Soufo 47 degrees 67 minutes 68 sec­ onds West 15526 feet; thonoo Soufo 68 degrees 57 minutes 42 seconds West 16023 toot; thonoo North 78 degrees 01 minutes 17 seconds Wool 132.05 toot; thence Soufo 84 degrees 07 minutes l7oocoMsWesl2l320toettofooptoooofendtog of said easement The redemption period shaR bo 6 months from foe dote of such sale, unless determinod aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, In which case foe redemption period Shan be 30 days from foe date rf such sale. Dated: Juno 23, 2005 For more information, ptease cal: FC W 248263.1312 Trott & Trott P.C. Attorneys For Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis Wa Union Federal Savings Bank of Indtonapotis 30400 TWegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rte 4059244F01 STATE OF IBCMGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT - FAMB.Y DIVISION PUBLICATKJN OF NOTICE OF HEARING RLE NO. 06-24329-NC In foe matter of PNRp Robert Frisbte. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Including: whose addresses) are unknown and whose inter­ est in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on 7/27/2005 at 9:45 a.m. at 208 W. Court St. Ste 302, Hastings. Ml 49056 before Judge WMam M. Doherty for foe foltowing purpose: ON THE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF: Phillip Robert Frisbte to Phillip Robert Schreiner Dote: 01/1105 Jody L Schreiner P.O. Box 85 Hastings, Ml 49056 1-616-7652492 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 30, 2006 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt col­ lector attempting to collect a debt Any .^formation obtained wifi be used for thts purpoee. if }<ou are in ths Military, please contact our office at the. number listed below MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Howard P. Chupp and Nancy K. Chupp. husband and wife to NationsCredit Financial Services Corporation, a North Carolina Corporation Mortgagee, dated July 26. 1997 and recorded July 28. 1997 in Uber 703 Page 153 Barry County Records. Michigan and was subsequently assigned through mesne assignments to: JP Morgan Chase Bank as Trustee of the Security National Mortgage Loan Trust 2002-1. on *hich mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-One Dollars and Twenty-Four Cents ($134,321.24) including interest 11.374% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises. or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday, July 7, 2005 Said premis­ es are situated in Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of Section 15. Town 1 North. Range 7 West; Thence East 40 rods; thence South 40 rods; thence West 40 rods; thence North 40 rods to the place of beginning Except that parcel of land conveyed to the Michigan State Highway Commission in deed recorded in Uber 306 on page 43. Commonly known as 12103 M-66. EeWevue Ml 49021 The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption perted shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: JUNE 2. 2005 JP Morgan Chase Bank as Trustee of the Secunty National Mortgage Loan Trust 2002­ 1. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Fotestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hitts. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Fie No 05-35048 ASAP706708 6/9. 6/16. 6/23, 6/30 otwn Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sate may be rescinded by the foredooing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid an.oun*. ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert J. Miller, a single man, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lander, Mortgagee, dated February 19. 2004. and recorded on February 20,2004 in instru­ ment 1122511, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-One And 88/100 Dollars ($78.461.88). including interest at 6.5% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice IS hereby given that said mortgagewin be foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged promisee, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on July 14.2005 Said premises are situated in Village of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1Z4 of Section 22. Town 4 North. Range 7 West Village of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan described as: Commencing 92 rods South of the Northwest cor­ ner of said Section 22; thence East 40 rods; thence North 61 feet: thence -Vest 40 rods; thence South 61 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale Dated June 16. 2005 For more information, please cal: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for tender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4058465F01 PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES, P. C.. IS ATTEMPT1 NG TC COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR MAHON OBTAINED WILL BE USEJ FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: HASSAN M. ABUELHAWA and KRISTEN ABUELHAWA. hus­ band and wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc ,("MERS") solely as nornnee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns, DECISION ONE MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC., Mortgagee, dated September 23,2004, and record­ ed on October 13, 2004 in Document No. 1135427, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINE1Y SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY TWO AND 37/100 DOLLARS ($97,742.37), including interest at 6.575% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice ts hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 o'clock p.n.. on July 28, 2005. Said Premises are situated in Township of Thornapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6 of Middleville Downs Addition to the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded Plat thereof recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, Page 65 of Barry County Records The Redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1946CL 600.3241a. In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ot such sale Dated June 27. 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc .CMERS") solely as nominee tor Lender and Lender s successors and assigns. DECISION ONE MORTGAGE COMPANY. L LC.. Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC. 23100 Providence Dove. Suite 450 Southfield, Michigan 48075 Pub dates 6/30-7/21 ***” CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Summer Tax Deferments The minutes of the meeting ot the Barry County Board Notice is hereby given that appbcat»ns for deferment of summer tun are available at Hastinga Cay Hal. 201 East State Street. HasSnga. Ml S4068. Those who quiMy may oompMe the application or request that an appScabon bo mailed by caning 269-94B-2466 The deadline lor completing and filing a oMarment appficabon lor the 2005 summer tax lesson is Septerrber IS. 2006. ot Commissioners held June 28. 2005. are available in the County Clerk's Office at 220 W. State St. Hastings, between the hours of SOO am and 5:00 p m Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org. Thomn E. Emery City ClerVTrmeurer REGISTRATION NOTICE To the Qualified Electors of THE COUNTY OF BARRY Notice is hereby given that any legal voter living in the following Cities and Townships who is not already registered to vote may register with their respective Clerk on Tuesday, July 5.2006. THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER, from 980 a.m. until 5.00 p.m. to be eligible to vote in the Primary Election to be held on Tuesday. August 2. 2005. REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT OR BY CALLING YOUR CLERK i q-q »f DEBORAH S. MASS IMINO ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP CLERK 7475 Cox Rd. . Befievue, Ml 49021 Phone 269 758-4003 THOMAS EMERY HASTINGS CITY CLERK 201 E. State St, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 269 945-2468 NORMAJEAN CAMPBELL-NICHOLS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP CLERK 10115 8. Norris Rd., Delton. Ml 49046 Phone 269 623-2664 PENELOPE YPMA BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP CLERK 3100 E. Dowling Rd.. Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 269 721-3502 LINDA EDDY-HOUGH HOPE TOWNSHIP CLERK 5463 S. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone 269 948-2464 ROBIN J. HAWTHORNE RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP CLERK. 2461 Heath Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone 269 948-2194 DEBRA DEWEY-PERRY BARRY TOWNSHIP CLERK 155 E. Orchard St.. Delton, Ml 49046 Phone 269 623-5171 . . CAROLERGANG IRVING TOWNSHIP CLERK 3241 Wood School Rd.. Middleville. Ml 49333 > b rt Phone 269 948-8893 c/xr • SUSAN VLIETSTRA THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP CLERK 200 E. Main St.. Middleville. Ml 49333 Phone 269 795-7202 WILMA DANIELS CARLTON TOWNSHIP CLERK 85 Welcome Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone 269 945-5990 JUNE P. DOSTER JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP CLERK 1815 Lacey Rd., Dowling. Ml 49050 Phone 269 721-9905 CHERYL ALLEN WOODLAND TOWNSHIP CLERK 156 8. Main, Woodtand, Ml 48897 Phone 269 367-4915 LORNA WILSON CASTLETON TOWNSHIP CLERK 915 Reed St. Nashville. Ml 49073 Phone 517 852-9479 SUSAN K. BUTLER MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP CLERK 9752 Evart Rd., Nashville. Ml 49073 Phone 517-652-1859 JANICE C. LIPPERT YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP CLERK 284 N. Briggs Rd., Middtevflte, Ml 49333 Phone 269 795-9091 BONNIE L CRUTTENDEN HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP CLERK 885 River Rd., Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone 269 948-9690 JENNIFER GOY ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP CLERK 6912 8. Boulter Rd., Shelbyville, Ml 49344 Phone 269 664-4522 An application for an absent voter baHot may County Michigan, tor a period of ton (10) years, be applied for any time before 200 p.m. on 2005 through 2014. inclusive, tor the purpoee of Saturday, July 30, 2005. Ptease contact your maintaining, operating and acquiring equipment Township or City Cterk for further information. and property tor Barry County Transit? ELECTORS WILL VOTE ON THE FOLLOW­ This is a request for new additional milage. ING PROPOSALS: If approved. it is estimated that the levy of .25 mills will provide revenue of $403,320 in the first Barry County BaHot Proposal 1 calendar year of the levy. MEDICAL CARE FACILITY PROJECT The tax revenue received by the County wifi Shall the Cornty of Barry issue its general be dispersed to Barry County Transit for trans­ obligation unlimited tax bonds in an amount not portation purposes. to exceed Eighteen Millton Eight Hundred Fifty YES NO Thousand Dottars ($18,850,000) in one or more IRVING TOWNSHIP serie? for the purpose of paying the cost of the BALLOT PROPOSITION renovation and expansion of its existing facility TOWNSHIP PROPOSITION NO. 1 including the construction of a rehabilitative ther­ TOWNSHIP FIRE STATIONTOWNSHIP HALL apy “wing," increasing the number of private AND EQWPMENT PROJECT rooms and eliminating the 4-bed wards white AUTHORIZATION OF NEW ADDITIONAL ULLAGE maintaining the existing 138 skilled nursing bods, the upgrade of related support services and facility infrastructure, the purchase of furntshir^s and equipment, additional parking, land acquisition, related site work and professional services, for the Barry County Medical Care Facility a/k/a Thomapple Manor? The bonds wJtt be outstanding a maximum of 20 years, exclusive of refunding. It is estimated that It will be necessary to levy .21 mill ($.21 per $1,000 of taxable value) to pay debt service on the bonds in the first year of the levy, and to levy an estimated average of .69 mill ($.69 per $1,000 of taxable value) tor debt service in the foCowing years, until the bonds are retired. If this ballot is approved, the current ten year voted Capital and Operating Millage for the Medical Care FacUrty, which was levied in 2004 at the rate of .8116 mills, shall be eliminated and shall not be levied for the remainder of the ten year term, which expires in 2009. The tax revenue received by the County as a result of the unlimited tax pledge wrtl be dis­ bursed to the County of Barry to repay the pro­ posed bonds. YES NO Barry County Ballot Proposal 2 ^5 MILL FOR BARRY COUNTY TRANSIT Shall the Hmrtanon on general ad valorem taxes within Barry County, as established by Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution, be increased by .25 new additional mitts ($-25 per $1,000 of taxable value) upon all taxable real and personal property within Barry provide funds for the Prairieville Township Pine Lake Fire Department and the BPH Fire Department services tor Prairieville Township; and shall the Township levy such renewal in mil­ age for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $93,688. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PROPOSAL 2: MILLAGE RENEWAL FOR POLICE PROTECTION Shall the previously voted increase in the 15mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX. CASTLETON TOWNSHT PROPOSITION NO. 1 QUESTION AS TO THE SALARY OF THE TOWNSHIP TREASURER Shafi a Township Board resolution providing an annual salary of $12,645.00 to the office of Township Treasurer (In pteoa of afi par otem charges tor aarvtoae) be approved? VES NO CASTLETON TOWNSHM proposition no. 2 Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on gener­ QUESTION AS TO THE SALARY • al ad valorem taxes within Prairieville Township OF THE TOWNSHT ASSESSOR be renewed rt 8174 mH ($8174 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period ol 2005 through bnas a lownsnip tx>ara resolution prowoing 2006 inclusive for the purpoee ol continuing to an annual salary of $15,260.00 to the office of provide funds tor the operation of the Prairieville the Township Aaseeaor (in pteoa ot al par dtem Township Police Department; and shall the charges tor services) be approved! YES NO Shall the Township of Irving issue its general Township levy such renewal in mittage for said obligation unlimited tax bonds in one or more purpose, thereby raising in the first year an esti­ CASTLETON TOWNSHIP series in an amount not to exceed Nine Hundred mated $93,688. PROPOSITION NO. 2 Thousand Dollars ($900,000) for the purpose of PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP QUESTION AS TO THE SALARY paying the cost of site acquisition and acquiring, PROPOSAL 3: MILLAGE RENEWAL OF THE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOfl constructing, furnishing and equipping a new FOR ROADS building in the Township to be used as a Fire Shafi Township Board resolution provkfing an Shall the previously voted increase in the 15- annual salary of $6,430.00 to the office of the Station and Township Han and to acquire a fire mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Township Supervisor (m place of al per dtem truck tor the Township? The bonds wiH be outstanding a maximum of Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on gener­ charges tor ssrvtoss) be approved? YES NO 20 years, exclusive of refunding. It is estimated al ad valorem taxes within PrairiovNto Township that it will be necessary to levy .7690 miH be renewed at .9067 mil ($.9067 per $1,000 efi CASTLETON TOWNSHm taxable value) for the period of 2005 through ($.7690 per $1.000 of taxable value) of addition­ PROPOSITION NO. 4 al new millage to pay debt service on the bonds 2008 inclusive tor the purpose of continuing to O»JESTION AS TO THE SALARY provide funds for road construction, upgrading in the first year of the levy, and to levy an esti­ GF THE TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES mated average of .6829 mill ($.6829 per $1,000 and maintenance within Prairieville Township; Shafi a Township Board resolution providing of taxable value) tor debt service in the following and shall the Township levy such renewal in mitt­ age for said purpose, thereby raising in the first an annual salary of $3,450.00 to the office of years, until the bonds are retired Township Trustee (in place of al per diem The tax revenue received by the Township as year an estimated $104,153. chargee tor services) bs approved? a result of the unlimited tax pledge win be dis­ PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP YES NO bursed to the Township of Irving to repay the PROPOSAL 4: MILLAGE RENEWAL proposed bonds. , CASTLETON TOWNSHIP FOR ARE YES NO PROPOSITION NO. 5 Shall the previously voted increase in the 15QUESTION AS TO THE SALARY PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX, OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK PROPOSAL 1: MILLAGE RENEWAL Section 6 of the Michigcn Constitution on gener­ FORRRE al ad valorem taxes within Prairieville Township Shafi a Township Board resolution providing Shall the previously voted increase in the 15- be renewed at .5 mill (.50 per $1,000 of taxable an annual salary of $15,351.66 to the office of mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX, value) for the period of 2005 through 2008 inclu­ the Township Cterk to be revisited in six months Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on gener­ sive for the purpose of providing additional funds (in place of all per dtem charges tor services) be al ad valorem taxes within Prairieville Township for fire protection services for Prairieville approved? be renewed at .8174 mill ($.8174 per $1,000 of Township; and shall the Township levy such YES NO taxable value) for the period of 2005 through renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby 2006 inclusive tor the purpose of continuing to raising in the first year an estimated $57,308 �Page 12 - ThurMay. June 30. 2005 - The Hastings Banner ■ Node* Of Mortgage Foradoeuro Safe TH® FIRM ® A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOT THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY OUT. ATTN PURCHASERS: This seta may bo reednded by the foredoelng mortgagee, kt that event, your demegee, H any, abed be limit­ ed solely to the return ol the bid emount tondared at sate, plus IntoreeL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Michael Bairn, a married man aka Michael D. Baifd and Rebecca Baird. Ns wile, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc as nominee for Lender, Mortgagee, dated January 9. 2004. and recorded on January 15, 2004 in ins^ument 1120618. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-One And 29/100 Dollars ($147,531.29). including interest at 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be for eclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises', or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM, on July 7. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4, and the South 1/2 of Lot 2. and the North 1/2 of Lot 6 of the West Gun Lake Resort Plat, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats. Page 70. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: June 9. 2005 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593 1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc as nominee for Lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 46025-5822 Fite *057904F01 cm,,. MORTGAGE SALE This firm Is a debt collector attempting to col- wci ■ ueoi, ano any mronnauon oouineo win be ueed for that purpoee. Default has occurred in a mortgage made by Gerald T. Davis and Vicki C. Davis, husband and wife, to First National Bank of America. Mc/a First National Bank of Michigan, dated March 2. 1998 and recorded on March 24. 1998 in Document *1009328 and re-recorded on August 24. 1996 in Document *1016943, Barry County records and modified by a Mortgage Modification Agreement dated March 11. 2003 and recorded on April 11, 2003 in Document *1101857, Barry County records. The mortgage holder has begun no pro­ ceedings to recover any part of the debt, which is now $53,911.39. The mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the property, at public auctie- to the highest bidder, on Thursday. July 21, 2005 at 1DO p.m. local time, at the main entrance to Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan. The property win be sold to pay the amount then due on the mortgage, together with interest at 17.95 percent, foreclosure costs, attor­ ney fees, and also any taxes and insurance that the mortgage holder pays before the sate. The property is located in Barty Township. Barry County, Michigan, and is described in the mortgage as: Parcel 1: Lot 21 of the Plat of the Village of Delton and also a parcel of land Southeast Quarter, Section 6, Town 1 North. Range 9 West described as: commencing at the Northwest comer of Lot 21 of the plat of the VNage of Delton; thence West 4 rods; thence South 4 rods: then East 4 rods; thence North 4 rods to the place of beginning. Parcel 2: Beginning at the Southeast comer of said Lot 20 and running thence North 6* 34 minutes West along the East boundary ot said lot for 6.07 feet; thence South 85* 20 minutes West tor 7421 reel to an intersection with the South boundary of said lot. thence due East along said South bound­ ary of said Lot 20 for 74.63 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period wW be six months from the date of sate, but if the property is abandoned under MCL 600.3241a. the redemption period will ba 90 days. Date: June 21.2005 Joseph B. Backus, attorney tor mortgage holder P.O. Box 794. East Lansing. Ml 4882C 517-337-1617 MORTGAGE SALE - Defauff hue boon mode In the conditions of a mortgage made by WBtem G. Aken III and Dobra L Alan, husband and wife, original mortgagors), to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a CaNfontia Corporation. Mortgagee, dated November 14. 2002. and recorded on November 21,2002 in instrument 1092091, in Bairy county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Elevon And 42/100 Doters ($229,311.42). including interest at 7.65% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute In such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sale al the mortgaged premisos, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM, on July 7. 2005. Said premises are situated In Township of Castleton. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 330 feet ot foe East Vi ot the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20. Town 3 North. Range 7 West. Also: The East 330 feet of tho North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Secton 29, Town 3 North. Range 7 West. Lying Northeasterly of Township Road (430) angling across said land The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated: Juno 9. 2005 For more information, please call: FC G 246.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bmgham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 F.le *039577F02 QUALITY CUSTOM BUILT HOME with­ in Hastings City Limits. Located at 1723 Briar Hill Drive. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, daylight basement, attached garage, great view. Immediate occupancy. Price reduced. Cal) Kirt 269-838-6682 or Tony 269-838-2001.__ RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL TO: THE RES0ENT8 AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the fokowing is a summary of a proposed Ordinance which was received for first reading by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Rutland at a regular meeting held on June 8.2005. An ordinance to permit the collection of charges for the provision of emergt.r>ry services, so as to allow the recovery of the actual costs and expenses incurred by the Township or the B.I.R.C.H. Fire District. Therefore. Rutland Charter Township. Barry County. Michigan ordains: This section authorizes the imposition of charges permitting recovery of the actual costs incurred by the Township, the B.I.R.C.H. Fire District, or other providers of emergency services in the Township, when providing public safety related services to non-residents of the BJJLCM Fire District or the Township, so as to protect the Township and the B.I.R.C.H Fire District from incurring extraordinary costs resulting from provision of emergency response services. Case No. 04-160-CH CIRCUIT COURT SALE Thia firm to a debt coisrtor attempting to odtoct a debt Any Informatton obtained wM bo used for that purpoee. Stttton ■ • fcEflntttant Definitions are as set forth in the Ordinance, which is available for review at the Township Offices during regular Township office hours. Section III - Cost Recovery Authorization The Township and/or B.IKC.H. Fire Department may recover all costs incurred in connection with a public safety or fire emergency incident. Such costs may be the joint and several responsibil­ ity of the responsible party. Sectton IV • BWnn and Coilsrhnn nf kea—ahte Cmt anri Expo— (a) Ths Township Clerk shall mail an Invoice to a responsible party, which shall be due and payable within 30 days of mailing. If a responsible party appeals the assessable costs, pursuant to Section 5, such costs shall be due and payable 30 days from the date of the determination of the appeal (b) The Township and/or the B.LR.C.H. Fire District shall have a lien for unpaid costs and expenses incurred The Township and/or the B.I.R.C.H Are District may enforce such hen in any manner provided by law. ’ The Township and/or B.I.R.C.H. Fire District may pursue any other remedy, or institute any appropriate action or proceeding as permitted by law to collect at—tabte foes. The recovery of assessable fees pursuant hereto does not limit the responsible party's liability under local, state or federal law. j Staton YM-StYtrMriltty Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chariot Sthvell and Nicole Stilwell, husband and wife, to Wells Fargo Bank. NA., successor by merger to Weis Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc. mortgagee, dated October 26, 2001 and recorded December 19. 2001 in Instrument Number 1071681, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Six and 43/100 Dollars ($107,796.43) including interest at the rate of 7.50% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice to hereby given that the mortgage wW be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1DO pjn. on July 21.2005. The premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described aa: The North 66 foet of Lots 102. 103 and 104 of the City, formerly VBage of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shaH be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned In accordance with MCLA 9600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shaM be 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foredoelng mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: June 23, 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Wells Fargo Bank. NA, successor by merger to Welts Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. Aa Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 46007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 326 0199 °*** Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale TH IS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sate may bo reoctocfod by the foredoelng mortgagee. In that ovrjnt, your damages, If any, shall bo Until­ ed so/efy to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at aaie, plua Interest PRICE REDUCED Assessable costs may bo appealed, subject to the procedures specified in this section. THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE , If any portion of this Ordinance is, for any reason, he'd invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portton shall be doemed a separate provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. totem IX -Effective Date end Raced This Ordinance Amendment shaH take effect eight (8) days following publication after adoption. AM Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repeated PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the fun text of the proposed Ordinance is available at the Township Hall dunng regular business hours PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Ordinance win be considered for adoption by the Township Board at its regula" meeting to be held at the Charter Township Hall on July 13, 2005 com­ mencing at 7 30 p.m. !: This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Ad). MCLA 41 72a(2X3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/bearing upon seven (7) days’ notice to the Rutland Charter Township. Indtviduais with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should con­ tact the Rutland Charter Township by writing or calling the Township. Ail interested parties are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in discussion upon said Ordinance. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Roa1 Hastings, Michigan 49058 ______T«fophone: (269)948^194 | In pursuance and by virtue ot a Judgment of the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, made and entered on the 19th day of May. A.D., 2005, In a certain cause therein pending, wherein UNION PLANTERS BANK. National Association. was the Plaintiff, and MATTHEW WEI­ DMAN and SALLEE WEIDMAN, were the werenoants. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I shall sek at public auction to the highest bidder, at tho Berry County Courthouse In Hastings, Michigan (that being the building where tho Circuit Court tor Barry County is held), on the 11th day of AUGUST. AD., 2005 at 1D0 o’clock in the forenoon, Local Timo, the tokowing described property, To-WR: Al that certain piece or parcel of land situated In the City of MkfotevBe. County of Barry and State of Michigan, described as follows: Property in the City of MiddtevBo. County of Barry, SUte of Michigan. described as: Lot 39, Old Farm VBage No. 2. According to ths recorded plat thereof in Uber 6 of Plato, on Pago 34 Commonly Known aa: 1244 Quail Run, Middtevitte. Michigan. This property may be redeemed during tho six (6) months following the sate. Dated: June 23. 2005 STEPHEN DEBOER. Shenff ROBERTA TREMAIN & ASSOCIATES. PC. By: Ronald Glaser. P46986 Attorneys for Plaintiff 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham, Ml 48009-6616 (248) 540-7701 (6-23K6-4) ow«jto Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTINQ TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be reecfnded by the foreclosing mortgagee In ---- -wantage*, ■----------n M -----snail ua anwiuxi vwm yvUf any, ed eotaty to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus interest , MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been mads in the conditions of a mortgage made by Rictiard Tobias and Gina Tobias, husband and wtts. original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee tor tender. Mortgagee, dated January 19, 2001, and recorded on January 24. 2001 in instrument 1054237. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof tho sum of One Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Three And 28/100 Dottars ($139,823.28). tndudtog interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wM bo foreclosed by a sate of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al pubke vendue, at tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1D0 PM, on July 21, 2005. Said premtoos are situated In Township of Maple Grove. Barry County. Michigan, and are dosertbod as: Beginning at a point on the North lino of tho South 40 acres ot tho West fractional 1/2 of tho Southwest fractional 1/4 of Section 7. Town 2 North. Rango 7 West, said point lying West 600 toot from the Northeast oomor of said South 40 acres; thence East 600 toot to ttw East Nne of stod West fraction­ al 1/2 of the Southwest fractional 1/4; thenoe South along said East line to the South line of said Section 7; thence West along said South too, 300 toot; thence North parafei with said East toe. 904.58 toot; thence West 300 feet; thence North to tho pteoa of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated: June 23, 2005 For more information, please call: FC X 248 593.1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee tor tender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rte *026742F02 FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT* •OTOCOLLECTADEBTANDANYNFORMATXM 08TAMED VMLL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MNJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been nwte in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage matte by Down Schultz and Keith Schultz wfto and husband of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to Fifth Third Bank, successor by merger to Old Kent Bank, dated tho 22nd day of November. A.D. 1994, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, tor ths County of Barry and tho State of Michigan, on the 6th day of December. AD. 1994, in Liber 620 of Barry Records, on page 368, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $9,681.28 (Nine thousand. Six hundred Sixty One dollars and Twenty Eight cents) including interset there on at 8.00% (eight point zero) percent per annum. And no suf proceedings al law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recoverthedebt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of tho power of sate contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to tho statue of tho State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice ia hereby given that on. the 7th day of July. AD., 2006, at 1D0 o’clock said mortgage wB be torectoood by a sate at pubtic auction, to the highest bideter. at the Bony County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml Barry County, Michigan, on the premisos described in said mortgage. Which add premises are described as foiows: Al that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Irving, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as toitows to wit: Commencing al the Southwest Comer of the West 1 /2 of the Northeast 1Z4 of Section 23. Town 4 North. Range 9 West, tor a piece of beginning, thonoo West 20 2/3 Rods to tho piece of beginning. Commonly known as 4507 (4504) Buchter. Tax ID: 08-08-023-007-00. The redemption period shall be one year from ttte date of ouch sate. Doted: Juno 2. 2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO., LPA By: Daniel E. Best, (P-58501) Attorney tor Assignee of Mortgagee Weitman. Weinberg & Rote Co.. LPA 756 W. Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy. Michigan 48084 WWR603996725 »wi THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTNG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR* TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has boon Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated Moy 6. 2004 and recorded May 13, 2004 in Instrument Number 1127562, Barry County Records. Said mortgage to now hold by Deutsche Bank National “ ” x Indenture Trustee for Now Loen Trust 2004-2 by aesignCentury Homo duo on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-One and 60/100 Dolors ($66,231.60) todudtog interest at the rate of Michigan, notice a hereby given that the mort■gs wB bo foreclosed by a sate of too mortgaged smises, or soma pert of them, at public venue at County. Michigan at 1:00 pjn. on July 28. 2005 The premises are located In the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are deocribod as: The South 1/2 of Lots 19 and 20. Btock 13. Kanfteid’s redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property to determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period ahal be 30 days from the date of the sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind ths sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the bor­ rower. In that event your damages. If any, are Imitod solely to the return of tho bid amount tendered ot stee. Doted: Juno 30. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCI­ ATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Indenture Trustee for New Century Home Equity Loan Trust 2004-2 . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 7/7. 7/14, 7/21 ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BTORMAnON WE 08TAM Wtt± BE U8CX) FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OPRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE N ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte eoto may be reoefodod by ttte toractoolng mortgagee In that event, your damages, tt any; elteB bo Mfr od eotefy to the return of ttw bid amount ten­ dered at aeta, piuo IntoreoL MORTGAGE SALE - Datauft has been nwto In the conditions ot a mortgage made by Dennis J Gould and Lucinda Gould, husband and wtts, origi­ nal mortgagors). Io Option Ono Mortgage Corporation, a Caktomia Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 23.1999, and recorded on August 27. 1999 in instrument 1034593. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to bo duo at foe date hereof tho sum of Nswty-Two Thousand Nino Hundred Forty-Eight And 22/100 Dofters ($92,948^2). indudtog Interest at 10% per annum. Under the power of sate contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and prcvided. notice to hereby given that said mortgage wB be torectoeed by a sate of ttw mortgaged premteas. or some pert of them, at public vondue. at tw Barry County Courthouse In Hastings al 1 DO PM, on July 26,2006. ____ _ Said premtoes are situated in Township of Baltimore. Barry County, Michigan, and are deecribed as: Tho East 1/2 of tt» Soufo 12 Acraa of foe East 57 Acres of the Soufo—11ft ooction 21,Tbwn2North, B Moreperticuteriy deocribod as: Beginning al tho Southeast Comer, thence West 440 fwji, thenoe North from foe center of foe road 875 teoL thenoe East 400 feet, thence Soufo to foe point of beginning. Tho reder.ipoon period shol be 12 months from tho dote of such sate. Dated: A .w 30, 2006 For more Information, ptease cal: FC G 248D93.1310 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Option Ono Mcn’qage Corporation, a Caktomia Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Mtahigan 48025-582.? Fite #O59792F01 mm STATE OF MKHMAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY CF BAWfY NCHCE TO CREWORS Decedents Estate RLE NO. 06-24307-DE Estate of RONALD WIERENGA. Date of birth: December 3,1954. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Tho droodont, RONALD WIERENGA, who Bred at 4660 JORDAN ROAD. FREEPORT. Michigan dted FWxuwy 14, 2006 Creditors ot the decedent are nottled foal al claims agtenat foe estate wB be torsvor barred unices presented to BONNIE JANE WIERENGA. named personal representative or proposed per­ sonal repreesntaftra. or to both ttw probate cuurt at 206 WEST COURT ST. *302. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 and foe namadforopooed personal ropreesr> tativo within 4 months after ttw date of pubkeation of thte notice. Date: 060205 DAVID H. TRIPP P29290 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (269)945-9585 BONNIE JANE WIERENGA 4560 JORDAN ROAD FREEPORT, Ml 49325 WE OBTAM WIL BE USED FOR THAT PURPO8E. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aate may bo MORTGAGE SALE - Detauft has bean made In tho oondNons of a mortgage made by Don Sherk. Husband and WMa. Janet A Shortt, origins! mort­ gagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for tender. Mortgagee, dated December 17, 2003, and recorded on January 29, 2004 in inotranwnt 1121440, In Bony county records, Michigan, on which mortgage foare to cteimod to ba duo at •* date hereof foe sum of Ona Hundred Twenty-One Thousand Four Hundred TWo And 15/100 Dofters ($121,402.15), Indudteg interest at 5.875% par annum. Under foe power of sate contained In cold raortgege and foe statute in such c— made end pravKted. nottoo to nereoy given tnai saxi mongago wm be torectoeed by a eele of the mortgaged premteoe. or come part of them, at pubic vendue, at foe Barry County Courthouse In Hastings al 1 DO PM, on July 7,2005. Said premises are situated In Township of Carlton, Barry County, Mtehkwn. and are deocribod ae: Lot 3 of Dal Moor aocordtog to tw Ptet fooreof Recorded In Uber 6 of Plato on Pago 30 In Offictel Records, togofoor wtfo foat pert of Lot 4 of oaM Ptet described as: Beginning at foe Northwest Comer of Lot 4; foonco North 89 Degrees 67 Mtoutoe East 29.0 Foot along the North fcw thereof ; thenoe Soufo 00 Dogreaa 03 Minutes East 136.00 Foot to foe Soufo Uno of Lot 4; thenoe South 89 Degrees 57 Mtoutoe Wool 14.88 Foot to foe Southwest Comer of sted Lot 4; ttanoe North 6 Dogreoe 01 Mtouteo 20 Seconds West 136.72 Foot to Point of Beginning. Cartton Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period the* be 6 moothe from the dete ot euch eale. unteee determined abendoned In eooocdenoe w«h MCLA 600 3241e. In which ceee the redemption period aM be 30 day, from the dele ot ouch sale. Dated: June 3. 2006 For more Wormedon, pieeee oai: FC X 246 5S3 1302 Troa * Trott. P.C. Attorney! For Mortgage Electronic RegMrabon Syateme. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Btngtrem Forme. Mkngen 46025-6622 File 0051705F03 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 30. 2005 - Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm ts .. debt ed­ uctor attempting to collect a debt. Any ii’formation obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a certain mortgage msde by: Darin Phillips and Danielle Phillips. Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. solely as nominee for Crevecor Mortgage Inc . a Missoun corporation Mortgagee, dated June 3. 200* and recorded June 14. 2004 in Instrument « 1129265 Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Ninety-Three Dollars and Twelve Cents ($147,593.12) including interest 8.04% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday. July 21,2005 Said premises are situat­ ed in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1. Supervisor Chase's Addition to the city of Hastings, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 1. Barry County Records. Except the Easterly part thereof beginning at the Southeast comer of said Lot 1; thence South 71 degrees 45 minutes West 40 feet; thence North ,8 degrees 45 minutes West 151.15 feet; thence North 89 degrees 30 minute* East 86 35 feet Io the Northeast 1/4 of said Lot 1. thence South 00 deg’ees 20 minutes West 132 feet to the point of beginning. Also Lots 843, 844, 845. 846 and 847 of the City (formerly Village) of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan according to the recorded plat thereof. Except com­ mencing at the Northwest comer of Lot 937 of the City (formerly Village) of Hastings; thence North 66 feet; thence East 5.26 feet for the place of begin­ ning; thence North 264 feet; thence East 7722 feet to the West line of Market Street; thence South 264 feet on the West line of Market Street to the North line of Green Street, thence West 77.22 feet to the point of beginning of said excepted parcel. Commonly known as 617 West Green. Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: JUNE 17. 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. solely as nominee for Crevecor Mortgage Inc. Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd Suite 100 Rochester Hills. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Frte No: 05-35673 ASAP708961 6/23. 6/X. 7/7. 7/14 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FKiM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in to Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.. Mortgagee, dated November 26. 2002, and recorded on December 5. 2002 in instrument 1093047, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Trustee, in Trust tor the Holders of Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Pass Through Certificates. Series 2003-BC2 as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at me date hereof the sum of Seventy Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Nine And 23/100 Dollars ($78.75923). including interest at 11.3% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 fX) PM, on July 14. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4, Walthor Rat. Hope Township. Barry County, Michigan as recorded in Liber 5. Page 1. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: June 16. 2005 For more information, please call. FC J 248 593 1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Trustee, in Trust for the Holders of Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Pass Through Certificates. Series 2003-BC2 30100 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 FSc *042571FO3 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Safe THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven M McCall, an unmarried man, original mortgagors), to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated September 30. 2003. and recorded on February 4. 2004 to Uber 2627 on Page 540. to Allegan county records. Michigan, on whch mortgage *here is claimed to be due at the data hereof the sum of Eighty-One Thousand Three Hundred Seventeen And 92/130 Dollars ($81,317.92), todudtog interest al 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the East front entrance to the Allegan County Building in Allegan at 900 AM. on July 21, 2005. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Gunplain, Allegan County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 464 Shangn La Number Two Subdivision to Sections 24 and 25, Town 3 North, Range 11 West, as recorded in Liber 10 of Plats in Pages 72,73 and 74; and Section 19 and 30. Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Prairieville Township, Barry County. Michigan, as recorded to Uber 5 of Plats on Page 71 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: June 23. 2005 For more information, pteaso call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File 4055665F01 PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES, P.C, IS ATTEMPV.NG TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: BEVERLY WALL, a mamed woman to Mortgage Electronic R^istration Systems. Inc. (‘MERS*) solely as nominee for Lender and Lender’s successors and assigns. FIRST CONSOLIDATED MORTGAGE COMPANY. Mortgagee, dated September 15,2003, and recorded on October 30, 2003. to instrument No. 1116646. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY AND 61/100 DOLLARS ($130,130.61), including interest at 7.50% per annum Under the power ol sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubke vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings. Michigan, at 1D0 o’clock pjn.. on. July 21. 2005. Said Premises are situated in Township of Carter.. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land to the Northeast 1/4 of Section 20. Town 4 North. Range 8 West, described as: Commerw^g at the North 1/ 4 post of said Section 20, thence East on North Section Line 334 feet, thence South 210 feet, thence West 334 feet thenoe North 210 feet to the piece of beginning. The Redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate unless determined abandoned to accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated June 20. 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., CMERS-) sotety as nominee for Lender and Lender's succes­ sors and assigns. FIRST CONSOLIDATED MORTGAGE COMPANY. Nonce wr Mortgage roreciosure oate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This safe may resemaeo oy tne roreciosing mortgagee, in that event, your damegos. If any, shall bo limit­ ed sotety to tho return of the bld amount ten­ dered st sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m tho conditions of a mortgage made by Benjamin J. Fetterley, an unmsrrieo man and Bethany L. Plants, an unmarried womtn, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for tender. Mortgagee, dated February 10. 2004, and recorded on February 13, 2004 to instru­ ment 1122213. to Barry county records. Michigan. Op which mortgage there « claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Three And 06/100 Dollars ($134,683.06), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, nctice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on July 21,2005. Said premises are situated to Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 44 of Gadder's Payne Lake Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof recorded in Uber 5 of Rats on Page 72, Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 23. 2005 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Ttott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for tender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #054281F0T Robert A. Tremain & Associates, PX. is a debt collector and we are attempting to col led a debt and any information obtah.-M will bo used for that purpooo MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by KEITH A BASCO AND D/XURI L BASCO. HUSBAND AND WIFE to FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE-MI, LLC. Mortgagee, dated October 25, 2001. and recorded on November 1. 2001, as Instrument No. 1069097 Barry County Records, Michigan, on wh.sh mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred thirty thousand eight hun­ dred sixty four and 12/100 Dollars ($130,864.12). including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at public vendue, at the Barry Mortgagee FEFER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield. Michigan 48075 M|’ ■t-1:00 p m’ °° Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 17. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS: THE NORTH 468 FEET OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 17; ALSO THE EAST 220 FEET OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 17; ALSO THE EAST 220 FEET OF THE NORTH 468 FEET OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 17. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 608 OF FLATS PAGE 568 The redemption period shall ba 12 months from the date of such sate. Dcted: June 16. 2005 FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE-MI. LLC Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Information please call: (248) 540-7701 The BANNER! Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. Deluxe Homes Prices suiting at $189,900 401 (k) rollovers made easy Golf Course Views I Year Golf Membership Included (iiDm-isn Mark D. Christman, AAMS • 1-800-290-3289 ta) ax 42! W. Woodfown An. Edwardjones Be a Read Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee, tn that event, your damages. If any. shall be Unit­ ed sotety to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, ptus tntereoL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Raymond ingered. a stogie man. original mortgagors), io Mortgage Electtonic Registration Systems, he. as nominee tor tender, Mortgagee, dated April 2,2004, and recorded on April 2, 2004 to instrument 1124694. to Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the turn of Ninety Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-One And 04/IX Dollars ($90.681.04), including toteress at 6% per annum Under the power cl sate con;vned to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice ie hereby given the! eaio mortgage wW be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al pubic vendue, at ttte Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1:00 PM, on July 21,2005 Said premises are situated to Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the No** 5r«j South 1/4 fine of Section 4. Town 3 Nc-tn, Range 8 West. Distant South X degree* So minutes X sec­ onds West 231.0 feet from North 1/4 post there­ of; thence South 89 degrees X minutes X sec­ onds East 368.94 foe*, paraM with the North fine of Section 4, to the ca-itortne of Coats Grove Road; thence Southwest^ 892.44 feet along said cen­ terline and arc ri curve to the left with radius of 1011.10 feet, aid choTO which bears South 26 degrees 12 mtoutoe X seconds West 863.75 toot; thonce North X degrees 55 minute X seconds East 781.53 feet along said North am.’ South 1/4 of Section 4 to the place of beginning. The redemption period shaH be 6 moi^hs from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 800.3241 A. to which case the redemption period shall be X o*ys from the date of such sate. Dated: June 23. 2005 For more information, please cal: FC X 248X3.1302 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for tender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #058961F01 OPEN: TUESDAY M, THURSDAY M W tw HMI ama “SPORTS NUT” THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made to the conditions of a r engage made by Wayne L Hoffman and Michelle Hoffman, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., mortgagee, dated July 22.2004 and recorded August 4.2004 in Instrument Number 1131935, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Thirty-One Thousand Forty-Four and 45/100 Dollars ($131,044.45) todudtog interest at the rate of 8.40% per annum Under the power of sate contained to the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part ot them, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings to Barry County, Michigan at 1X p.m. on July 14.2005. The premises are located to the Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: commencing at the northeast comer of the south 1/2 of the southeast 1/4 of the northwest 1/4 ol section 30, town 1 north, range 7 west; thence west along the north line of the south 1/2 of the southeast 1/4 ot the northwest 1/4 of said sec­ tion 30, a distance of 508 feet; thence south paral­ lel with the north and south 1/4 line ol said section, a distance of 400 feet; thence east parallel with said north line of the south 1/4 of the southeast 1/4 of the northwest 1/4. a distance of 359.5 feet to the cen­ terline of the north avenue and the true place ol beginning: thence west parallel with said north line of the south 1/2 of the southeast 1/4 of the north­ west 1/4 359.5 feet; thence south paralei wtth said north and south 1/4 fine. 130 feet; thence east pvaltei with said north line of the south 1/2 of the southeast 1/4 of the northwest 1/4 to the centeritoe of said north avenue; thence northeasterly along said centerline to the true piece of beginning parcel 2: commepdng at the northeast comer of the south 1/2 of the southeast 1/4 of the northwest 1/4 ol section X. town 1 north, range 7 west; thence west along the north fine of the south 1/2 of the southeast 1/4 ol the northwest 1/4 of said sec­ tion 30, a distance of 508 feet; thence south paral­ lel with the north and south 1/4 fine of <«d section, a distance of 400 feet; thence east, parallel with said north line of the south 1/2 of the southeast 1/4 of the northwest 1/4, a distance of 359.5 feet to the centerline of north avenue: thence northeasterly along the centerline ol said north avenue to the place of beginning. Excepting therefrom: commenc­ ing at the northeast comer of the south 1/2 of the southeast 1/4 of the northwest 1/4 of section X, town 1 north, lange 7 west; thence west 278 feet along the north fine of said south 1/2 of the south­ east 1/4 of the northwest 1/4; thence south 253.59 feet; thence south 68 degrees 28 minutes X sec­ onds east 189.16 feet to a point on the centerline of North Avenue: thence northeasterly along said cen­ tertine to the point ol beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate to the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. 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I Syr filed brannUy bmnd on 34$ bmcriK payment! of M02 31 7 yr balloon baaed on M uumthly j^ymrau of $550 96 With final payme.t! of $»9.?66 77 3 ARM tnucj on ra.»thb payments of {61 < 12 (or the firn moTKha. then the payment! art variable I yr ARM baaad on 360 monthly payment! of{59I Mforthe firn 12 mmulu. then paymatmam vwtabie �Paqe 14 - Thursday. June 30. 2005 - The Hustings Banner The Lakewood delegation to the K-16 rally m Lansing rides a yellow school bus to Lansing. Thecostforthebusridewasp^d from contributions collected at a school board meeting. (Photo provided) Area educators join K-16 rally in Lansing by Helen Mudry quality education for Michigan's students Staff Writer Teachers and staff from Lakewood schools joined with an estimated 13,000 Road work not cause of accident about our future? As an educator it has public school districts receive $175 more always been my belief that if we spent more 16 Coalition for Michigan's Future. per student next year. Districts now receive money on educating children, we wouldn't a minimum of $6,700 per student in state be spending so much money on prisons” There also was a number of teachers dance. but it could not be determined who they were. funding. In a subsequent press release. State Rep. Lakewood special education teacher Gary Newell announced that each school in Mary Schippers went with the Lakewood Michigan will see an increase in funding of The rally started at ti.- Lansing Center and marched to the capitol lawn, where the marchers collectively chanted "Education first, education first" and called for more chanting stopped when the voice of Gov. Jennifer Granholm could be heard telling the crowd that providing a quality educa­ tion for Michigan's students is fundamental to the state's well-being and the state must Lee O. Stuart, M.D. Brian W. Swanton. M.D. Erica Scofield. PAC cerate than educate. WJiat does this say Granholm has proposed that the suite's Lansing Tuesday. June 21, as part of the K- adequate and equitable school funding. The LAKEWOOD FAMILY HEALTH CARE She said, "It is a sad commentary that says as a state we are more willing to incar­ being." others from across the state to rally at from other local school districts in atten­ Motorcyclist Mel Carpenter, shown here receiving treatment for cuts and abrasions after an accident June 14. claims a woman driving a van pulled out in front of him as he was riding on West State Street and caused him to hit a swell of concrete in the road. Carpenter takes issue with the notion in last week's Banner that any road work was a lactor in the incident. He has two witnesses who have statements to that effect to authorities. at least $175 per-pupil next school year. In "It is a sad commentary that says as a state we are more willing to incarcerate than educate. What does this say about our future? As an edu­ cator it has always been my belief that if we spent more money on edu­ cating children we wouldn't be spend­ ing so much money on prisons.* - Lakewood special education tepcher Mary Schippers invest more money in public education. addition, each school district in Barry and Ionia Counties will receive an extra $25 per student to narrow the funding gap between the state's wealthiest and lowest-funded school districts, continuing the promise of Proposal A. Every school district in the 87th District will receive a boost of $200 per student. In addition to the increase in per-pupil funding, every school district in the state Granholm was quoted as saying. “If we 4294 Laurel Drive Lake Odessa. Ml 48849 616-374-7660 educate me." — from kindergartners to collegians — is fundamentally linked to the stale's well­ will also receive a $6 per-pupil math grant shortchange our children, we shortchange delegation and said. "It was an amazing for students in sixth, seventh and eighth our competitiveness, our jobs, our future. experience as parents, kids, educators and This is a fight that we must fight together. school board members made the walk from grades. "The local parents aid teachers who trav­ children... the Lansing Center to the capitol building eled lo Lansing recently are as committed Providing a to hear Governor Granholm speak to the as I am to their children's education," said concerns of the day. Funding education in Newell. Michigan, like in many other states across Republicans took a stand and approved a the country, has become a difficult and con­ substantial increase in funding for our pub­ troversial topic." lic schools and to help bring extra money We are the voice ...are pleased lo welcome Laurie S. Broker, M.D. Joining Us Wednesday, July 6,2005 of the was “I proud that House controversy has been fueled by home to Barry and Ionia counties. In the decline in student population, low teacher face of economic difficulty, it is especially The Dr. Broker spec ializes in salary increases, unfunded mandates, larger important to fully fund our children so they Family Practice and takes care of patients of all ages. In addition, she will be offering prenatal care in conjunction with Hastings Gynecology and Obstetrics. She enjoys Women's health care and Pediatrics. class sizes and numerous cuts necessitated will be prepared for the jobs of tomorrow." by the requirement for balanced budgets. PROFESSIONALS! 4887 was approved late in the evening June held by a high school student, reading. 22 and now goes before the Michigan "You paid $30,000 last year to keep some­ Senate for consideration. one behind bars. You only paid $6,700 to MCTI student gets jail, probation in fatal crash Our new office hours suning July 5.2005 will be Monday - Thursday 7un-7pm and Friday 7am-5pm. Tim is to make m more accessible lo you before and after normal wreiinr hours We are accepting new patients We are also able lo provide laboratory testing. X-ray. ultrasound, and bone density testing at our office. Physical therapy and coun­ seling services are also available. by Heather A. Reed Passenger Jonathon Eschtruth. 20. of Staff Writer Michigan Caro, and Kerns were transported by Life Care ambulance to Borgess Hospital in Career Technical Institute was sentenced Kalamazoo for further care. Another pas­ to three years probation, six months in jail senger Larry Annala. 19. of Ishpeming, with credit for one day served, and court was costs and fines of $2,980 for one count of Kalamazoo for critical care. Kerns and A 23-year-old J-Ad Graphics and the Hastings Athletic Boosters proudly presents THE BUZZ YOUNGS LEGENDS GOLF CLASSIC Saturday, August 6th, 2005 Hastings Country Club 4-Person Scramble • 8:30 a.m. Shot Gun Start A $75.00 per person includes greens fee for 18 holes of golf, shared power cart £ lunch - Cash Prizes First... 500 • Second... -300 2 Blind Draws... s100 each • 3 Closest to the pin - 4 Long Drives (2 malcs/2 females). 50/50 closest to the pin. Skins game (optional). Rajjle table. The House school aid budget. House Bill Schippers singled out one of the signs student at taken to Borgess Hospital in negligent homicide from a crash last Eschtruth were released from Borgess to December that killed three MCTI stu­ their parents. Kerns. Eschtruth. Annala, and Vargo dents. Rachel Kents of Trenton also was ordered to take cognitive behavioral thera­ were wearing seat belts. All six occupants were students at py classes and is not allowed to drive a MCTI motor vehicle during the three years she is school is a residential training center for in Prairieville Township. The adults with physical, mental or emotional on probation. Kerns was arraigned the first week of February as the driver of the van that crashed Dec. 5. She pled no contest to the disabilities. The school is located on Pine Lake in Barry County. The investigation at the scene, and later 22. by Michigan State Police accident recon­ Negligent homicide carries a maximum struction experts, determined that the charges and was sentenced June period of incarceration of two years in vehicle was traveling at an excessive rate prison, $2,000 in fines and other sanctions. of speed on a gravel roadway when Kems As reported in the Dec. 9 Banner. Kerns lost controle. The vehicle then left the LEGENDS... was driving a 1993 Mercury Villager car­ roadway and then Jock Clarey, Lew Lang. Jack Hoke, Bob rying five passengers traveling east on 4 trees. The area of the roadway where the Mile Road near Norris Road in Barry crash occurred is an unposted 55-miles- Carlson, Pat Murphy, Dick Guenther, Bruce McDowell, Bernie Oom, Tony Turkal, Bob VanderVeen, Dr. Jim Atkinson, Cart SchoesseL Larry Melendy, Cynthia Robbe, Ernie Strong, County's Prairieville Township when she flipped into nearby per-bour zone. lost control of the van. The vehicle ran off Toxicology results taken shortly after the south side of the roadway, struck sev­ the accident were negative as to any alco­ eral trees and overturned. hol or controlled substances being present As a result of the crash, two passengers. in Kems at the time of the crash. BUI Karpinski and this year's Glen D. Lloyd. 20. of Muskegon, and To prove the crime of negligent homi­ Legend Dennis Storrs. Noel L. Gelfund. 19, of South Lyon, were cide. prosecutors must prove beyond a rea­ Contact Hastings Country Club at 269-945-2756 to sign up. ejected from the vehicle and later were sonable doubt that the vehicle was operat­ pronounced dead al the scene ed on a public roadway at *an immoderate Another passenger. Kelly A. Vargo. 21, of Redford, rate of speed, or in a careless, reckless or also was pronounced dead at the scene as negligent manner and caused the death of a result of injuries she suffered. another." �The Hastings Benne' - Thursday. June 30 2005 - Page 15 ^POLIC E BEA'Tj Banner C FIEDS CALL... The BANNER Men’s, women’s bathrooms vandalized at Tyden Park ( iarum .%«/<• CITY OF HASTINGS — Vandals have struck again ai Tyden Park this time between June 21 and 22. when it wrs reported a city Department of Public Services worker found that mirrors in both the men's and women's bathrooms had been pulled from the wall, taken outside and broken. The suspect(s) also started toilet paper on fire inside the bathroom. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Hastings City Police al 945-5744. Info sought on early morning mailbox damage BARRY TOWNSHIP — A vehicle ran off the road on Kellogg School Road near W. Hickory and damaged several mail and paper boxes in the early morning hours, about 4:30 a.m., one day last week. The vehicle then fled the scene. Trooper Ray Vblosky of the Michigan State Police Hastings Post is asking for anyone with information about the accident to call (269) 948-S283 Juvenile burglars caught in the act in Hastings CITY OF HASTINGS - A witness reported seeing some kids in the area enter an unoccupied residence in the 200 block of West Green Street June 23 at around 11:52 a m. and called police. Hastings City Police Officer Cliff Morse said he heard glass breaking on the south side of the residence and located two teens exiting from a window they had broken out. One of the teens dropped a beg of items believed taken from the residence. Two girls and one boy. 14 and 15 years old. were turned over to the custody of their parents. A third teen-age girl was turned over to the custody of protective services. Man arrested for domestic violence, phone damage HOPE TOWNSHIP - Chad Mercer, 33, was arrested June 26 on charges of domestic violence and cutting a phone line. The 33-year-old female victim had called police to report Mercer assaulting her when he took the phone from her hand and disconnected the call. He then allegedly assaulted her by spitting at her and pushing her into a wall. When troopers from the Michigan State Police Hastings Post arrived, they took Mercer into custody and he admitted to the assault. Harassment at eatery leads to drunk driving arrest CITY OF HASTINGS — A man who was harassing the employees of the Taco Bell on West State Street last Sunday was stopped by an officer who was filling up his patrol car at the same gas station. Joshua Rench, 24, was seen pulling out of the driveway of the restaurant and gas station by Michigan State Police Post Trcnoer Ray Durham. After the employees alerted the trooper about the man's behavior, he stopped the truck at the comer of State Stree? and Industrial Drive. Rench admitted to the trooper that be “had a few beers" and was asked to take a preliminary breath test which shewed him to have a 0.15% blood alcohol content. Rroch was then arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Thirty compact discs reported stolen from car CITY OF HASTINGS — The theft of approximately 30 compact discs from a car in the 700 block of East South Street is being investigated. The larceny is believed to have occurred sometime last Sunday evening and was found by the owner of the 1995 Pontiac at li:45am. The suspect)s) entered the car that was left unlocked, removed a CD holder from the visor, and then broke into the console and took the remainder of the CDs. They are valued at about $300. Anyone with information is asked to call the Hastings City Police at 945-5744. - $99 AMISH LOG BED w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought, never used). Still on roll. New $800 - sell $295 (517)204-0600 AQUATIC PLANTS: Water Lilies fr LOTUS, Goldfish fr Koi, liners, pumps, filters. Apol's Landscaping Co., 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia. (616)698-1030. Open Mon.Fri., 9am-5:30pm; Sat, 9am2pm. 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers Get them at J-Ad Grapnics. 1351 N. M-43 Hwy, Hastings. At the front counter. DELTON: 10560 Manning Lake Rd. July 1st, 2-6pm; Ju­ ly 2nd, 9am-4pm. Comer of Manning Lake fr Pifer Rd. I or K< ul AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, $500 obo. (269)948-0502 FOR RENT: 2 bedroom home on the lake, no pets, $675 + security. (269)948 8943 BED: A brand new Queen pillowtop mattress set. Brand new, in plastic, war­ ranty, $105. Can deliver. (616)949-2683________________ FOR SALE: 1972 house trail­ er, 12x46. Call (616)374-7841. BED: King pillowtop, new, in original package, warran­ ty. Can deliver, $189. (616)949-2683________________ BED: NASA developed Memory foam mattress set. Brand new with warranty, must sell, $400. Call (616)949-6525. Can deliver. BEDROOM SET: New 6pc. complete set with Sleigh bed! Must sell, $600. Can de­ liver, (616)949-6525. DISNEY/ATTRACTIONS AREA: 7 days/6 night stay, must sacnface (job reloca­ tion), paid $600 will sell $199. (269)265-3022 FOR SALE: window air con­ ditioner w/remote control, fits 23"-36” wide window, used 3 months, 5200 BTU’s, $50. (269)948-0285 MUST SEE TO APPRECI­ ATE! RCA 52" TV, l-l/2yrs. old, $600 obo. (269)948-0682 SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set $175. (517)719-8062 //.»//%, hold $195 WOOD FOUR POST BED (new) with king pillowtop mattress set. Cost $1,000. (517)204-0600 $90 PILLOWTOP QUEEN mattress set (in plastic). Brand new, never used! King, $150. (517)719-8062 MEMORIAM God saw you getting tired, and a cure was not to be, so He put his arms around you and whispered, "Come to me” With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us. He only takes the best. We love you fr miss you, Shirley Jean Herbstreith March 29,1943-June 30,1999. lit < nation litnint 1985 FLHTC HARLEY DA­ VIDSON: $7,000. New en­ gine, rebuilt tran. (269)838­ 7668 2001 SUZUKI 65OCC SAV­ YARD SALE Sat., July 2nd. 9am-3pm. Brand name baby fr adult clothes with mucS more. 66 Sundago Park on Thomapple Lake, Hastings. (616)822-5850 S< n /< < x CLEANING MADE EASY: Call now for quality, afford­ able cleaning. Free estimates! (269)838-5427 Large milk tank reported stolen from farm AGE: silver/blue, 250 miles, like new, $3,000. Cz.ll (269)948-8219. DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Cali (269)345-1173. BARRY TOWNSHIP — A larceny of a large milk tank wax reported Monday at a farm on Sheffield Road near Noonan Road. The 300-gallon. stainless steel tank was removed from near the dairy bam. Two days before it was stolen, a suspicious red pick­ up truck containing three white men was seen near it by a resident in the area. Anyone with information on the milk tank or red truck is asked to call Michigan State Police Post Trooper Dale Lynema al (269) 94b-8283. 2003 HARLEY DAVIDSON 1200CC SPORTSTER: 100 Year Anniversary model, black and silver, only 550 miles, $11,800. Call (269)948­ 8219. INSTALLING MARBLE, GRANITE, SLATE, CE­ RAMIC A PORCELAIN TILE CALL FOR FREE ES­ TIMATES, (616) 291-0002. Anonymous calls lead to suspended license arrest FOR SALE: 1993 Jayco S Ser­ ies camper. Sleeps 6, indoor/ outdoor stove, dining table, $1,700 obo. (269)945-5131, (269)209-1758. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP — After receiving several anonymous calls June 27 about a man driving with a suspended license, Terry Pinks, 49, was arrested. He admitted to the officer that his license had been suspended after he was found driving a maroon Oldsmobile on Enzian Road near Three Mile. rCOURT NEWSa • Jerald Miller, 19, of Bellevue, was sentenced to two years probation, two six-month jail sentences with credit for two days served, and court costs and fines of $1,800 for two charges against him. The first charge was of attempted criminal sexual contact third degree with a person 13 to 15 years old, a felony with the maxi­ mum penalty of five years in prison. The second charge was of criminal sexuai conduct fourth degree with a person 13 to 16 years old, a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of two years in jail and/or $500 in fines. These charges stem from alleged incidents in December 2003 to January 2004 in Hastings. The balance of his jail sentence will be suspended upon payment of all court assessments. • Dale Knapp II, 32, of Hastings, was sentenced to a continu­ H anted WE BUY STANDING tim­ ber Managing Michigan's hardwoods for over 50 years. Free estimates. Mini­ mum 30 trees. Buskirk Lum­ ber Co. (616)304-1979. terminated, so Court Administrator Robert Nida maintained Kotrba had been performing the required duties all along. The move will affect his pay and benefits. Tripp defended the action, saying, “This kind of thing doesn’t happen very often." Adams said. “Our department heads don't bring frivolous things to us." I oxt A / oiin(I LOST DOG: English Spring­ er Spaniel, liver & white, 11 years old, "SHEM", lost in Yankee Springs recreation area on June 23rd. Not a hunting dog, is a family pet, please call (269)945-5723. A’r til I \talt CLARKSVILLE 3 bedroom. 2 bath, l,500sq.ft. ranch style home on 4.78 acres, attached 2 stall garage, central air, walkout basement, 24x32 pole bam. 11105 Darby Rd., Clarksville. Priced at $174300. Call for an ap­ pointment (616)464-3774 or weekends fr after 5pm (616)693-2321. J. C ROSE DISPOSAL for your construction and deanup needs, (269)945-5826. NEED A DECK BUILT OR A PRIVACY FENCE OR A CHAIN LINK FENCE IN­ STALLED? CALL FOR ESTI­ MATES, (269) M5-9340 //< //> Morltril TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Home & Office cleaning for all your needs. Weekly, semi-monthly, monthly or that special one time. In business for 20 years serving southeast Kent fr all of Barr\' County. All work­ ers bonded. Call (269)948­ 8508 or (269)945-9448 f HOME HEALTH AIDES: Caring and compassionate people needed for Hastings area. Part-time, experience help'-ul Send resume to: 535 W. Elm Wayland, Ml. 49348. ( t• iitm u1111\ \olicc\ J. C ROSE DISPOSAL for your construction and clean­ up needs, (269)945-5826. ation of his probation for violating hi- probation by failing to pay his court assessments. His original charge of operating while ir..oxicated, second offense, was from February 2004 in Hastings. • Gale Mesecar, 53 of Woodland, was sentenced to three years on probation, seven months in jail, admission to the adult drug court program, substance abuse counseling and cognitive behav­ ioral therapy classes while in jail, and $1,820 in court costs and fines for one count of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicat­ ed, third offense. This felony charge stems from an incident last April in Hastings Township and has a maximum penalty of $500 to $5,000 in fines and either one to five years in prison or probation with 30 days to one year in jail. Fourth off July Deals! MuIBerrv *■*«■*•* fore J GOLF COURS COURSE E * Monday, July 2nd, 3rd & 4th Draw a Discount Card and Get CAA, continued from page 2 County Board Chairwoman Clare Tripp noted that in Head Start, “The parents are asked to become volunteers.” She later commented, “I know Head Start (enrollment) is always filled up in Barry County.” Mercer was making the annual CAA report to the board, which was meeting in front of a sparse crowd of only four at the Hope Township Hall. In other business at Tuesday night's meeting, the board: • Agreed to title changes for dispatcher Paul Ballinger to con­ trol 1 monitor and for secretary Cindy Teitz to administrative assistant, both in the sheriff's department. Commissioner Wayne Adams noted neither change involves any increase in pay or duties and the moves were just to put them in “politically correct titles." • Approval a requested hiring date of Oct. 4, 20(M. for new Friend of the Court caseworker Greg Kotrba, though he was regarded as a substitute when he started. Kotrba was filling in for a full-time case worker who was on medical leave and later was DENNY'S 14TH ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY GARAGE SALE! New fr used items (no clothes). Located at 6711 Lindsey Rd., 1/2 mile S. ot Keller Rd. Starts today thru July 9th, hours 8am-5pm. Dealers & flea marketers welcomed. As you can't buy anywhere cheaper; every­ thing must and will sell be­ low wholesale. U«ed items include - 16' cargo trailer w/2 door-, fr shelves, cano­ pies fr canopy parts, old re­ cord'.*, 2 refrigerators, gas camp stove. speakers, tarps, C7,»opy screen. Halogen work lights, grinder, can­ ning jars and lots of misc. items. New items include toys ages newborn and up, docks of ail kinds, blown glass, wizards & dragons, frosted glass, tools, large pic­ tured mirrors, African ani­ mal figurines, angels, wolves, eagles fr Indian fig­ urines, dolphins, lighted fig­ urines, all occasion wrap, Christinas wrap, indoor & outdoor fountains, fiber op­ tic figurines, Disney collecti­ ble, porcelain dolls and more. Christmas items more than you can count and much much more. Need di­ rections? Call 269-664-4906. Callton voted “no" because he feared the action will set a precedent in county hiring practices. • Agreed to the bid of $1,450 from Hastings Concrete Construction for sidewalk removal and replacement in the court­ house square area in downtown Hastings. • Authorized the sheriff’s department to sell seven surplus vehicles in a sealed bid auction. Commissioner Sandy James acknowledged, “Some are a little smashed up, I believe." • Approved the bid of $9,800 from Mark Guthrie Builders for emergency roof repair at one of the houses under the Barry County Home Improvement program. • Approved the purchase of three prisoner transfer seats from Canfield Equipment of Warren for $2,490. The seats will be used in the sheriff’s department’s new Chevy Tahoe SUV. . • Heard a report from Adams that the Agriculture Preservation Board took part in a multi-county workshop at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute last week and heard a presentation from Michigan Farm Bureau President Wayne Wood. • Noted that the next County Board meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, at f'ommissioners’ chambers, county courthouse, Hastings. The following meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, at the Barry Township Hall, 155 E. Orchard, Delton. 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O'Mara, a first team all-state selection by the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association this season. Shelley Root and Coach Krauss repre­ The Hastings BANNER sented Lakewood in the Mid-Michigan All-Star game at Ranney Park in Lansing. Coach Jack Krauss. Anderson of Portland and Jim Schwartz of Charlotte were the coaches of the East All-Star To subscribe, team which took a 4-1 victory. O'Mara played second and third base and went 1-3 at the plate with a single. Spetoskey. Root played center field and had a sacri­ Desgranges. fice bunt and an RBI. call us at... and Danica and Derrica Weeks. The teain's Gatorade Rookie of the Lakewood had five girls make first Year was Curry. The Gvtorade Will to team all-conference, Stevie Spetoskey, O'Mara, King. Shelley Root, and Kendra Win Athlete is Stevie Spetoskey. O'Mara the East team and joined O'Mara on the all-state first team. Roa. Brodbeck made honorable men­ award. Portland's Danielle Buche pitched for At the team banquet, first year awards went 269-945-9554 Lakewood head coach RoHy Krauss, Shelly Roa (left) and Kado O'Mara get togeth­ er after helping their East team to victory at the Mid-Michigar. All Star game Monday evening in Lansing. to Lyndsey Lyndzy Curry, Toni Carter, and Hazel, Whitney Everett tion. Curry was named the team's Most All-District honors went to O'Mara, Root, Shelley and Stevie Spetoskey. Second year honors went to Vai Huisman. O'Mara received All-Regional honors Musbach. Abby Weeks, Kendra and moved on to receive All-State first Root. Brodbeck. Kacie O'Mara, Hynes, Third year honors team honors. went to Stevie White Captains letters went to Shelley Root. O'Mara. King, and Spetoskey. _______________________________________ Bat girls awards went to to Shelley Roa and Jamie Brodbeck. infielder was King. Best Spetoskey, Shelley Root, and King. Lexie Improved Player, Shelley Root the Hardest Worker, and O'Mara the Moat Valuable Player. The Lakewood Softball team set a school record for wins with a 29-8 season The team's best outfielder award went and Jordan Rodgers. won the Gatorade Player of the Year and won the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 championship and the Lakewood Invitational championship. Team Spirit and Team Clown awards Coaches this year were Krauss, Kristin went to Weeks. The Unsung Hero award Heinze, and Mike went to Huisman. and Coaches award went to Hynes and Erickson. Statistics scorebooks were kept by Tammy O'Mara and Steve Spetoskey. Local golfers team up for 10-under par Earn up to 2.51% APY with new Premier Checking, It was five years ago when Bob Adgate What made last week’s score so much and three other golfers managed to shoot more special was the average age of the a 10-under-par 25 in a scramble at Gun four golfers was 75.75 years. Adgate Ridge Golf Course in Hastings, last (90). Booher (83). Madden (72) and Bashore (58) were teomed up randomly Thursday he pulled it off again. Adgate, along with John Booher, Jack by blind draw. Madden, and Gary Bashore teamed up in Golfers of all ages are invited to try and their weekly Thursday morning Scramble best that mark when Gun Ridge hosts its and fired another 10-undcr-par 25. 20th annual scramble July 9. “Bob. he's always bragging about that The cost is $60 per player, Pairs of two- 10-under we shot," said Gun Ridge’s person teams will be paired up by blind Mike Schnurr, who teamed with Adgate draw for the event. The entry fee includes and two others for the first 25. “Now, he’s skins contests and lunch. got a new one to brag about." dridge BANK North Country Trail group meets July 13 The monthly meeting of the Chief The North Country Trail is a premier Noonday Chapter of the North Country footpath that runs from New Yak to Trail Association will be held at 6:30 p.m. North Dakota. Its most extensive section Wednesday. July 13. is through Michigan, towns and areas such as Marshall, Battle Park in Emmett Township, east of Battle Creek, Fort Custer, Augusta. Yankee Creek Service. Savings. Satisfaction. Elevate your expectations. including local The location is Kimball Pines County on Michigan Avenue. Enter Springs, and more. Kimball Pines at the road just east of the For more information about the meet­ nursing home entrance. Everyone is wel­ ing or about the Chief Noonday Chapter come to attend. of the North Country Trail Association, The group will hike on the North Country Trail through the park after the meeting. visit http://www.northcountrytrail.org/cnd/ call Tom Garnett at 269-382-2561. a Know Your '•■■■ ' - - ------------------------------------------- U.S. Sannto------------------------------------------- www sandridgeb.-mk com SEE FOR Get a great rate - indexed to the Money Fund Report Average*- with our new Premier Checking. YOURSELF. Visit our Hastings location today or call 1-877-322-9530 to get additional details Free online banking on the Premier account today. Free online bill payment Free VISA9 check card The banking services you need. The personal attention you deserve. Unlimited check writing ' he or nr Pimr M taUKft Urvy rjii Rrt ■wngt '* tKK >ct! AknMK Ki MtanMb a Tht Ma' M r»wc aes rc ratrr* anary rfta Karts coral rvenaeienvtmntakM Anroi courage wu MK Jar’3 2OC5rdveUac:t)0irQia*cunctte Debbie Stabenow, Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Offi.ce Building, Washington, D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822 Cart Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington. D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional rep­ resentative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District IAI of Barry County). 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, tax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm. Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Meh. 48909, phone (517)373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Meh. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: 'senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican. 87th District (All ot Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 30. 2005 - Page 17 SW Barry Sewer Authority gets clean bill from auditor by Marde Westover Stqff Writer An independent audit for the Southwest B.ury County Sewer and Water Authority that gives it a dean bill of health defies notions that it's in a “precarious situation." officials contend. It was reported at the June meeting of the authority the lead auditor, Sharon Vargo, from Plante A Moran, noted the authority had been awarded the "unqualified clean audit opin­ ion.” The Authority Board include t five mem­ bers. one representing each of ftxir townships, Barry, Hope, Prairieville and Johnstown, and one additional revolving member position. Sewer Administrator Mark Doster said the yearly audit checks to ensure all funds are accounted for and that there have been no misappropriations. In the audit, the authority shows the funds are in their assigned accounts such as debt service, maintenance and opera­ tion. The Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority serves Barry, Hope, Prairieville and Johnstown Townships. Delton, meanwhile, has a water system that services only the village. Kim Hoppe, a field auditor for Plante & Moran said, “The audit contained no material internal control weaknesses and the authority was more prepared for the audit this year, resulting in the earliest completion since Plante A Moran became the authority's audi­ tor." She added, “The authoritv's staff should be highly commended.” The debt services residents pay for is from the $12 million in bonds needed to create the authority. Residents in the service area saw their bills increase $5 each month in order to have the debt extinguished by 2010. The cost in 2004 for the debt service aspect of the bill was $8 in 2004 and now is $13. Doster said, “Every penny (collected through increase) goes to the debi service.” Hope Township resident Barbara Cichy, a longtime critic, said she hasn't had her hands on the audit to scrutinize things. She said she wanted to know why over the years the debt retirement has been increased by 85 percent. “All the public asks for is better manage­ ment (of the authority),” Cichy said. Open communications and cooperation is what the public needs from the authority, she said. Concerns about the cost for the authority began when the townships originally were xsessed $9.4 million, but in 1993 the sewer authority bonded for $12 million. Cichy said in the past there was “co-mingling” of funds from the maintenance and operations and debt fund; an issue that con­ cerned some residents. Doster noted in the past there had been issues with funds being used toward items other than they were supposed to be, howev­ er, that is not the issue now, as proven with achievement of a clean audit A main concern for Cichy is the environ­ mental safety of the authority. She had ques­ tions about restrictions on the authority from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. Doster said eight years ago the permit from the DEQ was not filed in the proper time, however, now they are working on the final stages of getting the permit. The authority put in additional testing wells to prove they are not harming the environ­ ment. There arc about 600 sewer type entities operating without a permit. Doster said. Even though there is no permit from the DEQ yet, the authority still provides the organization monthly reports. Doster said in obtaining the permit they have put in the work to show the authority is not doing any damage to the environment. There may still be some issues that the audit didn’t cover. In a recent letter to Doster, Barry County Register of Deeds Daria Burghdoff stated her office had received the payment contracts that were to be recorded. There was a problem with documents that dates from 1999 and Burghdoff wrote. “Unfortunately, none of these documents arc in recordable form. Some of the problems that exist are; not all owner’s have signed the doc­ uments. the person signing for the sewer authority has not signed, and the notary has notarized his/her own signature.” She continued. “These are all State of Michigan recording statues. As Barry County Register of Deed/. I cannot record documents Doster said the letter addressed typograph­ ical flaws and he has figured out a different way to record the payment contracts. He said be will file a memorandum with the Register of Deeds office to deal with the issue. The letter addresses the issue of notifying future property purchasers of the contract in place for the Authority. Doster said this does not affect those who already live within the authority service area and make payments. Burghdoff was not available for comment. In regards to the letter from the Register of Deeds. Cichy said, “This again goes to sloppy business management." Cichy said she wanted to know why the administrators did not go back and rectify the problem property. Referring to the documents dated back to 1999, Cichy wanted to know why these weren't handled in a timely manner. The Register of Deeds' later states in the letter, “...the fact remains. I take an oath of office to uphold the laws that govern the recording of documents and duties of the Register of Deeds.” Cichy said she appreciates that Burghdoff did her job and noted the letter was copied to the Barry County Prosecutor. “Like to see a firm take hold (of the author­ ity) and run it like a business," she said. Cichy said the public has something to bring to the table and they deserve to receive answers and be a part of the process. She said it's al) about perception from the public and that they need to have trust in the public office. One measure that is helping with the debt service cost is the recent acceptance of domestic septage from haulers. The cost is five cents per gallon of septage to be treated, which could bring $40,000 for the debt serv­ ice. The treatment plant is located south of Delton on M-43, just south of Knoblock Realty. unearii that do not meet these basic requirements. I am aware that this puts the sewer and water authority in a precarious situation and for this I am sorry." OR FREE FAMILY FAM 11 PROGAMS FOR ONE YEAR(UP TO $1,000) TIME TO TIME, continued from page 9 which be hoped to use as a tavern or hotel. As the road was not built until 1846, it did not become a paying proposition until then. Since Frederick, William’s father, was a blacksmith by trade and William's hotel was a stagecoach stop where they changed horses, Frederick had his blacksmith’s shop right near the hotel. He operated the shop until his death in December 1848. The school is one of the early things that the settlers think of building The Cobb School was started on Oct 5, 1845. Notice how the date is just between the 1844 survey­ ing date and the opening of the stagecoach road in 1846. I have not found the reason for the name of Cobb. Peter Cobb settled in Section 27, on the east 1/2 of the southeast 1/4, in 1841 or 1842. From the scale of the 1860 map. I would say that Cobb’s property was about 1/2 mile away. Being one of the nearest settlers, his name could have been given to the school, or maybe he had the most children, or was acti ve in pushing for a school. There could also be many different reasons. The Cobb School closed July 27,1942, and consolidated with Thornapple Kellogg Agricultural School in Middleville in 1943. The second property was sold September 15. 1931. Cobb School is different from a lot of other schools, in that there were two different peo­ ple giving the land with a reverts clause: (1) William W. Ingram and wife to School District tZ, April 14, 1835. about 114 acre to be used for retool purposes, when nut used, to revert to William W. Ingram and wife; and (2) William Mitchell and wife lo trustees of School District 42, March 29. 1890. a lease for 4/10 of an acre to be used for school pur­ poses, when not. to revert to William Mitchell and wife. The abstract office suggested it could have been done to clear the reverts clause to the correct people. I860 Map. Section 34. NE 1/4. SW 1/4 Abstract Office - Barb Foreman. Missey Wyerman William W. Ingram and wf to School Census 114 1931-32-33-34-35-36-37: R.B. Walker. A M. District #2, Township of Irving, Smelker, Frank Olner - Board members. Commencing, 2 rods west of a post in center of Section 24, thence 5-12/I6-1Z2 rds, south 7 1937-1940 - Transported to Rutland fl (Algonquin) and Hastings. rds east 5-12/16-1/2 rds, north 7 rods to 1937-38-39-40-41-42 - R. B. Walker. A M. beginning. Containing 1/4 acre. To be used Smelker. Myrtle Smelker - board members. for school purposes, when not used, to revert tickets t 1940-41-42 - Transported tn Rutland fl. to William W. Ingram and wife. 4/14/1855 DRAWING TO The United States Post Ofi.ce micro-film Lese Uber L’ Page 369. BE HELD gave this information on the North Irving William Mitchell and wf to Trustees of BOSLEY PHARMACY MONDAY, School District f2 of Irving, dated 3/29/1890. Post Office: HASTINGS CITY BANK JULY 4™ First mentioned - Vol. 31-1864-1878, Peter Lease. Liber 51. Page 427. 4/10 of an acre Cobb - Feb. 6. 1858. adjoining the South and West side of present mainstreet savings bank 6:30 PM AT Second mention - Vol 54-1878-96, Peter schoolhouse site, situated in northeast comer CAMP st te grgunrs crffeehpum Cobb-Feb. 10, 1868; George W. Brown-May of the northeast 1/4 of the southwest 1/4, 34­ **UCER, FLUKE A SHELRPN H-C ALGONQUIN 4-9. To be used for school purposes, when not 22, 1884. Third mention - Vol. 81-1896-1908 Chas used, to revert to Wm. Mitchell and wf. W. Wing-May 10, 1905; Rosa (Rosamond) Alvin Smelker and wife To Harry W. u S5.M EACH® Cobb-Sept. 5. 1899; Post Office to Hastings Bridgman and wife 4/27/1953 WD L 233, effective Dec. 17,1901. page 371. First time deeded without subject to So that means the Post Office at North schoolhouse lease. When Alvin Smelker took title on 5-25-1920, his description was made Irving must have officially been in operation subject to lease. from 1858 at Chartfa Kiddo- home, the old house that he tore dtnmjuvmg the mail slots 1898- 1899 Corrine Hinckley 1899- 1900 Corrine Hinckley under the windows in the south wall, facing YMCA of Bony County, Umn numtMr RBUB2 Minnie Trumbull the schoolhouse. 1900- 1901 Minnie Trumbull 1901- 1902 Blanche Smith 1902- 1903 Frances VanArman 1903- 1904 Maud L. Carter 1904- 1905 Maud L Carter M. Hutchinson 1905- 1906 Amy Colley 1906- 1907 Eva Erway Lena Dennis 1908-1909 Lena Dennis 1908- 1909 Bertha M Wilcox 1909- 1910 Lulu Edger 1910- 1911 Lulu Edger 1911- 1912 Hilded Roush 1912- 1913 Katherine Bowler Families that could go anywhere, count or Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Dr. Morris Brown. 1913- 1914 Grace Bolyen 1914- 1915 Gladys Ervin “As a retired Dentist, I know what it takes to provide quality healthcare, you must first truly care for people and take the time 1923-23-24-26-27-28-29 - No School - R.B. Walker. Director to really listen to them as good communication is very important. That’s the personal care we expect and get every time from 1919-1924. the people at Pennock. 1 1931-1932 - No School - SaintAmour crushes Engie in P-l-G Do you believe in miracles? YESI There are lew accom­ plishments in sports that can compare to the 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team's victory over the Russians and their winning the gold medal. Few events in life can com­ pere to David's victory over Goiatti. However, here in our hometown of Hastings, wit­ nessed by only a handful, another historical achievement unfolded on a small home­ made basketball court Fred SaintAmour defeated Mike Engle in a game of P-l-G dur­ ing hafftime of Game Five of the Piston-Spurs series. Mike Engie, a Hastings High School teacher, basketball coach and self-proclaimed -Doctor J of Hastings pick-up basketball," was stunned at the loss. Engle vehemently protested after missing what should have been his third and final miss. He appealed to the crowd ot onlookers in a JohnMcEnroe fit of anger, vehe­ mently whining that someone was talking while he was taking his shot. SaintAmour, confused because he thought the "no­ talking" rule applied to golf, not in basketball, and being the sportsman that he is, granted Engle yet another attempt at the same shot. Engie missed. He left the court stunned and a dollar lighter in his wallet. Mike Engie finely enjoyed eating a plate of •I* «S9 SASH 4 . * 4 »T All proceedsto benefit the YMCA of Barry County Programsand SummerCamp At Pennock, Personal Care is more than a Promise. Dr. Brasseur and the entire team at Pennock take the time to listen and to care for us not just as patients, but as friends and neighbors. We liked Pennock so much, we moved into Pennock Village, which is right next door, and enjoy living there! Find out how Pennock Health Services can be your family's part­ ner for personal, professional, progressive care. To learn more or to find a Pennock affiliated physician, call us at (269) 945-1749. crow after 20 years of smack talking on the basketball court Some may ask, “Who is thi SaintAmour todT Where di he come from? Did he play co lege or pro basketball? In trutt SaintAmour was cut rom hi 7th grade basketball teem an never played more than a 1 on-1 backyard basketba game. During SaintAmour' acceptance speech (acceptin Mike Engie's doiar wager, ttw is), SaintAmour was noted a saying, "that it al came dow tu hunger and athleticism. I ju« wanted it more, and I used m superior atlrfeticism to over come his 20 years of exper ence. That is why I am stanc ing here today as champior That is why Engle is in th other room eating Ruffles pota to chips with french onion di while mumbling about th injustice of someone talkin' when he was shooting." SaintAmour then made ; pledge to the community t help undo whatever coachin tips Engle may have given t Hastings basketball players i the pest That SaintAmour ki ... what a winner! For your own “Cinderell SaintAmour Beats Dancin Queen Engie in P-l-G' 0OB memorative T-shirt, send $2 and the size you want to 162 Oakgrove Dr., Hastings. V 49058, Attn: Cinderell SaintAmour. All proceeds wi go to Hastings Basketball. It’s Our Pledge... Dr. Morris and Nita Brown, Pennock Partner, Pennock Village, Hastings Scott Brasseur, M.D. Internal Medicine Pennock H EA SERVICES ^ftners in Pet5 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings • WWW.PENNOCKHEALTH.COM 09542606 ________________________________________________________________________________ �Page 18 - Thurway. June 30. 2005 - The Hastings Jenner Storm fill base of Baptist Cup with third victory Participants in the Baptist Cup show off the three pieces of hardware awarded, including the Storm’s Rick Curtis with the Baptist Cup, Morgan Zimmer with the Most Valuable Player trophy, and Ben Bolthouse with his Sportsmanship Award. by Brett Bremer New MHSAA ideas should have positive effect on area The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) had its Spring Representat've Council Meeting in May, a session where the 19-member committee does a tune-up the system. The Spring meeting of the legislative body of the Association's nearly 1,800 member schools is generally the busiest of its three sessions each year, according to an MHSAA rel-jase. The Council considered 65 committee proposals and also dealt with a variety of eligibility rule, post-season tournament and operational issues. The committee made small tweaks here and there to improve different sports across the board. One of the biggest changes is the decision to use three-person district basketball offici­ ating crews. The MHSAA began the use of three-person officiating crews at the Final level of its tournaments in 1996 for Quarterfinal. Semifinal and Championship games. In 2001. the Regional level of play was added. The addition of the District level came only after care­ ful consideration to the potential strain such a demand would place on a tight pool of tour­ nament-qualified officials. “As three person crews became more and more prevalent for regular-season play." said John E. "Jack" Roberts, executive director of the MHSAA, "it was only a matter of time for District tournaments. However, while certain pans of the state could easily supply the needed tournament-qualified officials for three-person crews, others could not. We may still face the need to send officials great distances and make other adjustments to our prac­ tices and policies to cover these games.” Although some of us around here know al) too well that a three-person crew can make just as many mistakes as a two-person crew, it’s a great idea. To me, a third official is just an extra rear end to slide in front of the camera lens as a player slides through the lane. I’ve heard occasional rumblings from coaches who are used to three-person crews, about two-person crews. As far as I can recall, anytime I’m in the gym at Lakewood. Maple Valley, or Delton Kellogg there are three officials. The O-K Conference typically uses two-person crews. Having one more set of eyes can’t hurt, as long as all three officials are on the same page. If there are going to be three officials for every other round of the tournament, why not the districts? As long as nobody gets jumpy with their whistles, it should just make it that much easier for the players to be the ones deciding the games on the court. Speaking of players deciding the games, the MHSAA made clear that random post-sea­ son pairings are the way to go (in sports other than football). A committee recommendation to seed Team District Tournament brackets was rejected. I don't know if anyone from this area was on that committee, but it sounds like they should have been. That wasn't the only wrestling news. The council adopted a recommendation to elimi­ nate the requirement that the second wrestler entered in the Individual Tournament in a sin­ gle weight class have a winning record in at least 12 varsity matches. That could make for some longer Saturday's at the end of the season, but seems to me that fair is fair. One of these long shots is unlikely to unseat a wrestler with a 35-0 record in the district or regional tournaments, but it could happen. Why not give them a shot? While the council said “no" to seeding wrestling teams, they arc looking into having some more involvement in the post-season football tournament. Although the football committee recommendation to seed teams in a regional was defeated, a survey of Region I schools in the MHSAA Football Playoffs was authorized to determine if those schools would favor continuing the use of Geographic Pairings for first round games. Geographic pairings are great, when they make sense. I know Maple Valley football fans are probably getting sick of driving half-way across the state to see their team play in the play-offs. Would the Lions be playing regional games in the Yooper Dome if the “geo­ graphic pairings" are taken away? I guess they'll just have to find a way to host a play-off game. The MHSAA also made a move to try and take away a bit of home field advantage for soccer teams like Thomapple Kellogg's who play on artificial surfaces. Schools which have not competed on an artificial playing surface during the regular sea­ son may now practice on the field hosting a district tournament if it is not a natural surface. The Council also adopted a nine-point document to be used to direct changes in policies and procedures in the event that some MHSAA tournaments are rescheduled by court order, and decided to look into another season switch. Responding to requests from the gymnastics community that the MHSAA Giris Gymnastics Tournament be scheduled in the Fall, the Representative Council authorized a survey of student-athletes, coaches, administrators and judges during November. The results will be reported at the next Representative Council Meeting on December 2. Nobody around here has a gymnastics team. That's some expensive equipment right there. Caledonia has a co-op team with a handful of Grand Rapids area schools. My think­ ing that this is something that could help out competitive cheerleading teams across the state. With both tournaments being held in the winter, and the MI IS AA’s competitive cheer rules requiring quite a bit of gymnastic tumbling, some athletes who can only compete in one of the sports will be able to do both if the seasons are switched. Of course competing with volleyball and competitive cheer for athletes should be a lit­ tle easier than competing with girls’ basketball, girls’ tennis, girls’ swimming, and cross country. Although, only girls’ basketball comes close to matching the 21,564 female students who participated in volleyball last year. The Storm solidified its place in Baptist Cup history, filling up all three sides of the base of the trophy Saturday by winning the third annual hockey tournament in the park­ ing lot of the first Baptist Church in Hastings Saturday (June 18). After a round-robin start to the four-team tournament, the Storm emerged undefeated topping the Honkees in the championship contest 3-1. A Morgan Zimmer goal gave the Honkees the early lead. Jon Katje tied the game with a goal in the first half for the Storm. Then. Rick C urtis gave the Storm some breathing room and a 2-1 lead at the half. Things remained tight and tense until Brian McLaughlin scored the Storm's third and final goal of the game. The Storm got to have its name etched on the Baptist Cup once again, but the Honkees swept the other two award categories. Their goaltender Ben Bolthouse won the sports­ manship award and Morgan Zimmer was named tournament MVP. “The MVP goes to the player who does the most for his or her team, and this year that was definitely Morgan." said Corey Shafer of the Nordiques. Rob Shafer agreed with the choice of Bolthouse for the sportsmanship award say­ ing. "There were a couple of games where Benny was so quiet you didn’t know he was playing until he took his mask off after the game. Both games betwecfi the Honkees and the Storm got pretty intense, and it was great to sec someone keep their cool through all of that." The Storm finished the day with a 4-0 record, while the Honkees and Nordiques were each 2-2. and the Lumberjacks finished with an 0-3 record. There were five teams ready to go when the morning started, but two teams playing in sneakers combined to form the Lumberjacks before the action started. The rest of the teams played on their rollerblades inside the home­ made rink. in the consolation contest, the Nordiques earned third place with c 3-2 overtime victo­ ry over the Lumbeijacks. The Lumberjacks got goals from Travis Taylor and Joe Matthews, while the Nordiques kept pace with a pair of goals from Corey Shafer. Things were deadlocked 2-2 at the end of regulation, which sent the game into sudden-death overtime. Noah Porter deflected an R.J. Volosky shot into the net for the win. A tournament is being planned for Summerfest this August. For more informa­ tion. contact Pastor Ryan White at the First Baptist Church of Hastings. The first game of the day pitted the Baptist Cup veterans (he Nordiques against the second-year team the Honkees. The Honkees came out firing on all cylin­ ders early on as they jumped out to an early lead. Matt Rasey led the way with three goals, while Josh Rasey chipped in two goals. Morgan Zimmer. Joseph Morehouse and Tim Rasey each had one goal for the Honkees. Honkee goaltender Bolthouse made five saves in the game, and was only denied a shut-out by a Rob Shafer goal for ihe The Hastings’ Storm celebrate their third consecutive Sapfist Cup Roller Hockey Tournament victory Saturday, June 18. Team member are, front Chris Katje. second row from left, Jon Katje, Chase Johnson, back, Keett-n Rose, Andre Hile, coach Andy Miller, Rick Curtis, and Brian McLaughlin. Nordiques. Shafer proved more courageous than most, returning Nordiques goalie Rick Volosky made 15 saves in the game. The second game pitted the Lumberjacks against the defending champion Hastings Storm. The Storm wasted no time getting a lead, and never looked back on their way to an 11 -0 victory. The Storm got balanced offense, led by captain Rick Curtis with five goals. Jon Katje added a goal and three assists. Brian McLaughlin scored three goals and two assists, and Andre Hile and Keeton Rose each added a goal and an assist. Storm goaltender Chris Katje recorded four saves in the contest. First Baptist Church youth pastor Ryan White shared a brief message with the four teams between games, focusing on how life is about relationships. He also shared about the value of things in life, and how they are often taken for granted - we often overlook the value of things until we see what they do for After the refreshing break, the action on the rink resumed with the highly anticipated first match between the Hastings Storm and the Honkees. The game proved to be close through the first half, with the Storm holding the lead. The Storm showed why they had won the previous two tournaments, as they pulled away in the second half. Curtis had three goals, McLaughlin scored three goals and Keeton Rose added a pair of goals. Andre Hile scored three goals, as the Storm fought to an 11-2 victory. Storm goalie Chris Katjc made 11 saves, while Bolthouse made eight saves for the Honkees. Zimmer scored both goals for the Honkees and played solid defense on the Storm's forwards. The Nordiques and the Lumberjacks took center stage for the fourth game of Che day. The Lumberjacks broke through early, scor­ ing two goals on the Nordiques in th? first half. Those in the crowd who thought things were done were proven wrong as Nordique forward Corey Shafer scored a natural hat trick in the second half to give his team the 3­ 2 win. Rick Volosky made 12 saves and got the win in net, while his Lumberjack counter­ part Dan Secord made nine saves. The Nordiques then had to turn aroi nd and take on the Hastings Storm. This was just the latest of many meetings between the two rivals. The Storm took charge early on and were well in command of the game in both halves. McLaughlin led the way with four goals, while Hile had three goals and Jon Kaije added two goals. Ben DesVoignes got the lone goal for the Nordiques. while goalie Volosky made 19 saves. The final game of round-robin play put the Lumberjacks up against the Honkees. The Honkees scored early and often, getting three goals from Morgan Zimmer, and a pair from Joe Morehouse Mat’ Rasey and Josh Rasey each added a goal as well, helping their team to a 7-0 win. Ben Bolthouse got the win in goal, making eight saves. Penfield will return to TK sideline by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thomapple Kellogg varsity football coach Tim Penfield s sudden resignation Sunday night (June 19) was shrouded by mystery as to why. but everyone is thrilled that it has been rescinded. “After meeting with Mr. Konarska, mem­ bers of the school board. Mr. Koski, and the Middleville-TK football coaching staff. I’ve Penfield said that the integrity of the pro­ gram is his responsibility. “I had some unfinished business, if you will, with my team as far as the coaches on my staff were concerned. I think we look for­ ward to continuing our success on the football field and in molding the lives of young men." TK Superintendent Kevin Konarska, the school board and Athletic Director Tony Koski refused to disclose Penfield’s true rea­ sons for resigning and the coach himself said he did not wish to explain. Rumors have swirled that there had been an incident with some student-athletes and that Penfield took exception to the leniency of their punishment, prompting his unexpected resignation. The rumors were that some play­ ers had violated training rules, but suggested punishment of community service and miss­ ing some athletic contests was rebuffed by school officials. Konarska, when questioned, did not deny the existence of discipline-related problems, but said. “To identify one incident. 1 don’t think it was any one. 1 think this was a deci­ sion that was probably a few years in the making." He added. “J myself, or the school board, have not been involved in any discipline issues." Now, Penfield seems satisfied ’hat any qualms have been or will be dealt with. "This is a team issue, and like most things we'll deal with issues inside our team as we’ve always done. With the support of Mr. Konarska. Mr. Koski and the board we will forge ahead." Pennfield has led the Trojan varsity foot­ ball squad to the playoffs in six of the past eight seasons, including last season's trip to the district finals. The Trojans are 56-26 under his guidance. Konarska and Koski both expressed that they tried to convince Penfield to stay on in the first place, and head back to the sidelines for his ninth season. “By no means did we want Tim to resign," said Koski. “There are always issues with teaching and coaching. Part of the reason is. Tim needed to reduce his stress a little bit. Coaching is stressful.” As much as he wanted him to stay. Koski wouldn’t say that Penfield had made the wrong decision in leaving in the first place. “I’m not going to say the right thing is resigning... I’m just saying, Tim is a very eth­ ical person." “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” ■HC Tim Penfield talks thins over with some of his team members during the 2004 season. After resigning from his position, June 19, Penfield decided to rescind that resignation late last week and return to the sidelines at Thomapple Kellogg High School. (File photo) decided to rescind my resignation and remain the head varsity football coach," said Penfield Friday morning. "It's the wishes of Mr. Koski. Mr. Konarska. the board and the coaching staff to remain diligent in our goal to uphold the integrity of our football pro­ gram. With that resounding support, we’re going lo move forward with our season and our program and we're very excited about that." HASTINGS NIGHT Ml Let's Rally Together for a Great Night at the Old Ball Park July 22 and C.O. Brown Stadium ... NOTICE TO BASEBALL FANS ... Hastings Kiwanis Club is organizating its second annual “Hastings Night” at C.O. Brown Stadium in Battle Creek Friday. July 22.2005. for g community fun and to show support for minor league baseball. The Southwest Michigan Devil Rays play the West Michigan ‘ Whitecaps. Game time is 7:05 and it’s also Fireworks night’ We l cordially invite you to join us for a fun time at the Park. To reserve ' J L ' tickets, individual fans must send a check or money order for $3.00 each ticket required, to “Kiwanis Treasurer." P.O. Box 38, Hastings. Ml 49058. (Please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope with order.) Orders must be in our hands by July 9. The club has reserved August 22 as a rain date. Remember, let’s show off our Hastings spirit by sending a large and vocal representation of Devil Rays and Whitecap fans to the game! Order your tickets early, and thank you—we look forward to a great time at the park July 22. —Hastings Kiwanis Club �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 30, 2005 - Page 19 Classic to benefit four local programs Kalamazoo Speedway to host ‘Good Neighbor Night’ Aug. 13 by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Besides hitting golf balls, participants in the MainStreet Savings Bank Bill Porter Memorial Charity Golf Classic can vote for one or all ftur local charities they want to benefit the most from the event’s proceeds The action takes place Saturday. July 9 at the Hastings Country Club, located off M-43 Highway (North Broadway) in Hastings The time of the morning shotgun start will be announced. All golfers are welcome to be part of the four person scramble, which will include hole events, great prizes and dinner, according to organizers. The cost is $200 for a four-person team. Chosen out of a field of 13 applicants, the charities selected by the Golf Classic Committee to share the event’s proceeds are Barry County United Way Continuum of Care. Habitat for Humanity Barry County. YMCA of Barry County and the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County. On the day of the event, registered golfers will receive four ballots to cast in any way. For example, a golfer may give all four votes to one charity or split his/ber votes in any manner Half of the Golf Classic proceeds will be given to the charity receiving the most votes The second top vote-getter will capture 25% of the proceeds; the third place charity will receive 15% and fourth place will get 10%. Voting results will be announced at the dinner party after the tournament. The dinner is sponsored by the Barry Community Foundation and MAM Gourmet Catering. At last year’s first Charity Golf Classic near­ ly $18,000 was raised. Green Gables Haven, a local domestic violence shelter was the top win­ ner and received $8,800; Maple Valley Community Center of Hope was awarded $4,400 while the Barry-Eaton District Health Clinic received $2,650 and Big Brothers Big Sisters netted $1,765. “For me. the personal importance of the con­ cept of this golf outing is that it does several things: It brings people together for a fun. fun day.” said Barry Community Foundation Executive Director and Event Co-Chair Bonnie Ballinger. “It helps promote the beauty of this golf course, which is by far one of the premier golf courses in the state of Michigan. It also allows for all the people who are coming to learn about the needs of our community - from recreation to human service elements, to provid­ ing simple things like housing for people. “It’s just a wonderful day.” she said, noting that sponsors and golfers’ “investment truly does improve our community overall.’’ Golf Classic Committee member Scott Long said. “...We've been excited the whole winter season and spring to get this event underway. We’re definitely expecting it to be a bigger suc­ cess than last year.’’ Committee member Jonathon Jacobs said. “I’m very proud to be part of this event... Even though we spend a lot of time working on it. it’s Kalamazoo Speedway welcomes Barry and Calhoun County residents for its fourth beginning al 5 p.m. Racing starts at 7 p.m. sharp. “Good Neighbor Night." Any Barry or Calhoun County resident “D” Avenue on Ravine ment will be played July 9, and help raise funds for four local charities. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) half off admission to the track on Saturday. track. At 3/8-mile. it is also the fastest oval August 13. The reduced admission is $5 for track of its size in the world. adults and $2.50 for children 17 and younger. Opened in 1950. the track has been under Barry & Calhoun County residents will the ownership of the Howe family since the have the opportunity to sec dozens of drivers 2001 season. For more information, including in all four classes from their own hometowns a schedule of races and special events, call during a full night of NASCAR 4-in-1 racing. 269-692-2423 or log on to www.kalama- Lakewood junior Kyle Rowland has been op an event. “Primarily Bonnie and I did this because Bill Porter wanted a way for the Country Club to give back to the community.” said Janie Bergeron "We were sitting around brain-storm­ ing and Bonnie and I came up with this. We love it; it's a lot of fun and a cool event. “It means a lol to me that we’re able to con­ tinue Bill Porter’s legacy in such a fashion. I think that his family really enjoys that we do this m his honor. His wife will be out on the day of the event to present the big trophy. We're really excited about her involvement.” she said. Organizers are encouraging golfers to sign up to enjoy the day and give a boost to the four cho­ sen nonprofit organizations whose missions are to help enhance the lives of others in a variety of ways. Golfers may fill out the registration form which appears as an ad in this issue of the Reminder or register on line at www.-hastmgscc.org. Golfers will have chances to win at indi­ vidual hole competitions: Hole #1 - Long Drive - Women. #2 - Long Drive - Men. #4 50/50 Closest to the Pin. #5 Long Putt. #13 - Beat Country Club President Tom’* Ball Closest to the Pm. # 14 - Closest to the Pin - 2nd Shot. #I7 - Most Accurate Drive - Men and Women. A vehicle is the prize for a “hole in one" on Hole #I8. while a $10,000 money market prize is up for grabs of a "hole in one” on Hole #8. Chamber gift certificates arc being award as a prize on Hole f 17. Because of the generosity of the Hastings Country Club, signature sponsor MainStreet Savings Bank and other benevolent sponsors who arc paying for the tourney expenses, all the registration fees received arc earmarked for the four nonprofit chantable groups. ziKvspecdway.com. coach Bob Veitch. named second team All-State in Division 2 by the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Rowland was also named first team all­ conference this season. Association this year. Rowland batted over .400 in his second He joins a list of recent Lakewood gradu­ ates to earn all-state honors. Clint Tobias is varsity season, and closer to .500 in Capital currently al the University of Michigan. Tosy Area Activities Conference Division 3 action. Galaviz is playing at Lansing Community Rowland made a name for himself with College. Jeremy Dow is at Gruid Valley State more than just his offensive numbers. “Kyle is a hard working kid who spends a University, and Jeremy Frost recently fin­ ished up four years at Aquinas College lot of time working on framing pitches and Rowland's tcamma’.-s Josh Mitchell and blocking the ball. He’s an outstanding defen­ Tyler Beglin both earned All-District honors. sive catcher." said Lakewood varsity baseball Crush won two against B.C. Old School on Monday night The Hastings Crush girls softball team Kurr got the win on the mound as she completed a doubleheader sweep against pitched a strong game, striking out seven Battle Creek Old School on Monday night at Battle Creek batters and not allowing a walk. Bailey Park in Battle Creek. The two games featured a strong hitting In the second game, the bats continued to roll as the Crush team again put 15 runs on attack by the Hastings team as they won by the board Sutfin. Vincent. Stavale and Kurr scores of 15-1 and 15-8. collected two hits each in the game. Kurr got The Hastings girls pounded out 12 hits in the first game. Brandi Sutfin. Katie Kendall her second win of the night on the mound for the Hastings team. and Sophie Stavale collected two hits apiece Th*. Hastings Crush overall record now in the game. Kelly Vincent. Kadee Kurr. stands at 4 wins and 3 losses. They play their Kelly Wilson. Ali Bryans. Ashley DeVries games every Monday night al Bailey Park in and Brooke Sutfin also had a hit in the game. Battle Creek. Bay Pointe Inn & Restaurant’s First Annual Beach BBQ Buffet Sunday, July 3 5:00 - 9:00pm Lakefront Pig Roast Grilled Chicken, Hamburgers & Bratwurst Full Buffet including an Assortment of Desserts and Sundae Bar Corn on the Cob, Summer Salads & Fruits Live Musical Entertainment Erl, Sat. & Si n. Face Painting is Michigan's only NASCAR-sanctioned short Rowland joins growing list of LHS all-state baseball players Event organizers get together to promote the upcoming MainStreet Savings Bank Bill Porter Memorial Charity Golf Classic at the Hastings Country Club. The tourna­ estaurant Road, (with a valid ID or driver’s license) receives Pit gates open at 3 p.m.. with practi.c well worth it. The response to the event says a lot about Barry County, he said. “Of all the businesses who arc overwhelm­ ingly sponsoring and helping out with this cost, we’re going to raise more money this year than last year. With the slow economy, especially in the state of Michigan, and all the things going on. it says a lol about Hastings and the sur­ rounding area that they give so freely to this out­ ing." Jacobs said. “If you arc one of the chanties that arc cho­ sen. or if you're not chosen, hopefully you'll gel volunteers. Every nonprofit can speak to the fact that they need volunteers, and hopefully we ll attract that for these charities Hopefully, people will be excited about helping out the YMCA. Habitat. Child Abuse Prevention or United Way It's not always about dollars; it's also giving your time, which to me I think is more important in a lot of cases tlian just dollars." Jacobs said rhe late Bill Porter's name has been added to the official name of the MainStreet Charity Golf Classic because he wanted to have an event to benefit the community. He died last year from a massive heart attack three weeks after the first Golf Classic, w hich he helped spearhead The 14th Tee at the Hastings County Club is being landscaped and totally redone as a memo­ rial for Porter and it will be dedicated, w ith his family present, on the night before the Golf Classic, said Mike Bergeron, secretary-treasurer of the Country Club.. "He (Porter) was a real forward-thinking guy who had a real knack for understanding how to keep everybody involved and have everybody involved in what's going on.. Bill said let's do something good tor the community, some of kind of tournament." he said. Ballinger and Event Co-Chair Janie Bergeron were enlisted to take Porter's dream and (level Kalamazoo Speedway, located just south of Pre-Fireworks Celebration and All-You-Can-Eat Buffet for Only... $ jp.95 Plus ux and 18% gratuity Children 12 & under $8.95 plus tax and 18% gratuity Also serving our Sunday Brunch, 10:00am to 2:00pm, Beer & Cocktails available Noon to 11:00pm For directions or to view our newly announced Summer Menus, visit our website at www.baspointeinn.com 11456 Marsh Road. Shelbyville, MI • 888.GUN.LAKE �Page 20 - Thursday. June 30. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Drain commissioners explain Jordan Lake flood problems by Helen Mudry Staff Writer County Drain Commissioners Tom Doyk from Barry . John Bush from Ionia and Doug Sporte from Kent, along with staff members from Spicer Group, met with about 24 com­ munity members last Thursday to discuss flooding problems on Jordan Lake and areas downstream. The engineers from Spicer projected a number of graphs and charts that showed the results of their detailed study of the 84 square miles of runoff from Jordan Lake to Feighter Road near Freeport. Matthew Bugbec from Spicer said Spicer's study looked at flow rates or hydrology, the behavior of the water or hydraulics and the verification of the model. The land area is 72 percent agricultural. 22 percent undeveloped. 4 percent wetlands and 2 percent other. He said the area recently experienced flooding, with two 25-year storms in May of 2000 and 2004. The runoff into streams and lakes was greater because the crops were not up yet. A 25-year storm is a 2.4-inch rainfall in 24 hours. A 100-year storm is 5.2 inches in 24 hours. The study recommended replacing 10 cul­ verts downstream from Jordan lake, especial­ ly the culvert at Brown road; improving the channel from Jordan Lake to dam; adding additional gates to the dam and emergency spill ways; raising flood prone homes and making more hydraulic capacity where need­ ed. “The culverts act like small dams causing flooding behind tliem.*' said Bugbec. One suggestion was an automated system Steve Schuiling (center) asks about the Jordan Lake levels and the benefits of the dam. at the dam lo maintain a more consistent lake level. Doyle said the dam is 60 feet wide with 10 aluminum gates that are five feet wide. By an Ionia Court Order from the 1950s. the sum­ mer lake level must not be below 811 feet above sea level. The winter level is 810 feet. The speakers stressed that what is done upstream affects w • at happens downstream. Flooding may be reduced in one area, but that might result in erosion and road damage in another. The cost benefit must also be consid­ ered. Stacy Hissong from the law firm of Hubbard and Fox said there is no quick fix. The Drain Commissioners act when present­ ed with a legally worded petition presented by a township, a citizens* group or the Road Commission. The procedure is tedious, requiring many hearings and a lawsuit can throw off the time frame for many years. The drain commission­ ers must work within the jurisdiction of the lake level act and the drain code. “It's not just about Jordan Lake, but all the folks down stream, too.” said Hissong. Jordan Lake homeowner Steve Schuiling said he did not want to overcomplicate the problem so that nothing would get done and asked about a computer for the dam that would open a gate when there was an unex­ pected rainfall. Doyle said automated gates without changes to the culverts would have no effect. Dennis Sauers asked who would pay for changes. He was told property owners, based on who stood to benefit, the MDOT and the Road Commission. Property owner Mike Carey was discour­ aged at the amount of red tape it takes to get something done. “Why not just fix the sys­ tem. Why do you think a 50 year old dam will still work?” asked. One woman said site has lived on the lake 65 years and has never seen her basement flooded like they were in the 2(XM) and 2004 floods. Subsequent to the meeting. Doyle said everything went as he expected. Some people were impatient and wanted quicker cltanges. He said there is a lack of understanding of procedures of the drain code. It is largely designed to protect the minority, but every­ body prtys. It is very seeped in legal proce­ dures. The 60-foot dam crosses the channel off Jordan Lake by Brown Road In normal summer weather conditions, the dam keeps the lake at not below 811 feet above sea level. 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France Mgr JAmyHi.Sdes Locally Owned & Operated This Barry County Animal Control truck was involved in a traffic acci­ dent Tuesday that forced it into a head-on collision with a tree . Both airbags deployed and the occupants were flown to Spectrum Hospital in downtown Grand Rapids. Animal control officer, fellow county employee hurt in crash 97 CHEVY X-CAB Z-71 01 CMC YUKON XL SIT 02 CHEVY VENTURE IS 350. SILVERADO, DUAL EXHAUST HEATED LEATHER. CM PROGRAM CAR, NICE! EXT LENGTH DUAL A/C. MORE s8,49 5 825,995 811,888 by Heather A. Reed head-on with a tree. Ronchetti’s Staff Writer one passenger was Ernie Poll, also Barry County Animal Control a Barry County employee, who officer Pamela Rochetti and her usually is involved with picking up passenger suffered serious injuries deer. Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle in accident traffic Rutland 04 PONTIAC GRAND AM 01 CHEVY 25OOHD X-CAB 4X2 04 BUICK CENTURY V-6. CD. BALANCE OF FACTORY WARRANTY ONLY 25,000 MILES. LS PKG. 6 0 V-8 1 OWNER. V 6, CD 4 MORE 811,888 116,888 812,488 I 02 S10 CREW CAB 4X4 02 OLDS BRAVADA AWD 4X4. 6 CYL. AUTO. AIR. LOW Mills 17.000 LOW. I OWNER MILES, LIKE NEW IN * OUT LEATHER. L KDED, LOCAL TRADE 813,888 816,888 813,888 •Plus TAX. W OQWH 121 MILTS PER YEAR the Campus by Aeromed helicopters. Ronchetti was reported to have the county pickup facial and leg lacerations, a broken jaw and among wrist, other truck and a Toyota Sienna mini­ injuries. Poll was reported to have van had a minor collision, but the several broken ribs and injury to truck as a result struck a tree. his lungs and diaphragm. They investigation Preliminary revealed that the eastbound mini­ van. driven by a 29-year-old Hastings woman with three small both received treatment, including surgery, on Tuesday. The driver and occupants of the mini-van received no injuries. children passengers, was attempt­ Authorities reported that alcohol ing to turn northbound on Irving does not appear to be a factor and Road and failed to yield the right all occupants were wearing seat of way to the westbound animal mini-van belts. Assisting Michigan State Police crossed the center line of the road­ Hastings Post Troopers at the scene control 00 JEEP WRANGLER SPORT to Butterworth occurred at about Road /M-179 Highway near Irving Road when scene the Hospital on Chief Noonday The crash a.m. from Spectrum Township. 10:27 Both Ronchetti and Poll were flown vehicle. The way and the animal control vehicle where Thomapple Township Fire swerved to attempt being struck. and Rescue. The vehicles had a minor colli­ Department. sion and the animal control vehicle Ambulance. continued westbound going off the Barry north side of the roadway colliding Department. Hastings Lansing Aeromed. County Fire Mercy and the Sheriff’s � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-07-07.pdf f93c185749b1f341aebc9fafd5bcb86b PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 12 IS CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 49058-1891 rescued from ’« Soupbowl See Story on Page 7 See Editorial on Page 5 The Hastings VOLUME 152, No. 27 Devoted to the Interests of Barty County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday, July 7. 2005 PRICE 50C Hastings school administrators get 1-2% raises by Martie Westover The g«e» will npra it 6 p.m. and the mndc starts it 7. The rain date u Saturday, July 9. The theme of the concert wilt be ‘Great Musical kora." Featured puftxwen will be the Hartings City Bud and the Beale revival group called the Nowhere Band. Those who attend are encouraged to bring lawn chain, brackets and picok baakeo. No aktoboi i» pemHned. Lan-V Holknbeek will be on band for the purchase of HoM—t-eV Hot Dog*. Eacance cost is $10 per car. The Hartings Cit> Band was first organized in 1857. Though few records are tn «iKra.c, it is known to have given concerts on the courthouse lawn back in the 1890s. A major milestone fo. the band was tn 1934when the city passed a special mill after a couple of years with no concerts in the early 1980s, the Hastings City Band has hww do*ng remrerts each summer in i the parts of Hastings since 1984. Staff Writer Hastings schools* administrators will receive between 1 and 2 percent pay increas­ es for 2005-2006. as contracts were approved al the June 29 meeting of the Board of Education. The Board Personnel Committee recom­ mended raises similar to increases for all other school district employees and a change over last year’s pay freezes absorbed by administrators, teachers, bus drivers and sup­ port personnel. Hastings teachers earlier this year ratified a contract that included a 1.5 percent raise, however, in exchange they agreed *c a scaled back health care plan. The new oi»c-ycar con­ tract has the staff moving from the premium health care package to a PPO plan. The Hastings Area Bus Drivers Association agreed to a 2 percent increase in pay. and the Hastings Education Support Personnel Association (HESPA) supported a 1.5 percent increase in pay. Both groups agreed to have the same health care agree­ ment the teachers now have in their contract. Administrative salaries for the July 1.2005 through June 30. 2006 for the Hastings Area School System include: • Christopher Cooley, superintendent, $97,000 • Mary Vliek, assistant superintendent. $83,185 • Barbara Hunt, director of finance. $63,000 See ADMIN, page 16 Jim DeYoung, administrator of Thomapple Manor, shows an artist's conception of the floor plan of the proposed expanded and renovated facility. Barry County Transit Director Joe Bleam addresses the First Friday crowd of about two dozen Transit, Thornapple Manor requests face voters Aug. 2 Millage advocates state their cases by David T. Young Editor Barry County Transit Director Joe Bleam and Thornapple Manor Administrator Jim DeYoung tried to explain to a First Friday crowd of about 25 why their millage requests Aug. 2 should be approved. The two issues will go before voters throughout the county, and both men and their supporters have been attempting to get their message to the public f >r the past couple of months / ’7 ’^' Thomapple Manor is asking for an average of .67 mill over 20 years to update, expand and remodel the almost 50-year-old facility to better accommodate more privacy and a rehab unit. If approved, the new levy would replace the .85 mill levy already in place for the next five years. Barry County Transit is new to the process of asking for public support. The public trans­ must ask for a quarter of a mill for 10 years or face the prospects of shutting down. DeYoung stressed that the idea for a mill­ age didn’t happen overnight It was the result of a nearly three-year process in which a strategic planning group recommended the facility expand and remodel to gain a rehab unit, an Alzheimer's unit and increase the number of private or semi-private rooms while eliminating the current four-bed wards. DeYoung noted that Thomapple Manor I now has 88 patients living in four-bed rooms, making the facility somewhat less than fami­ ly and visitor friendly. The administrator said the committee’s portation service, one of the ver last in Michigan to operate without local tax sup­ major goals with the changes are "privacy. port. has finally reached the point where it See FRIDAY, page 3 Library drive wins state grant Fund-raising still needed to reach goal The annual Bernard Museum and Bernard Historical Society ke Cream Social :a set to take place front 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday. July 9. in Delton. The ke cream mart are available for a donation to bendir the Mask win be provided by the Happy lines. Mitt Dehon Karianne Kozan and her court will be serving the ke cream. The event take* place on the museum grounds, located on the south tide of Dehon Road, midway between Delton and Prairieville. Visitors may explore die OMeum and the other buildings, includ­ ing a one-room schoolhouse, an 1800* country store, a seamstress cottage, a blacksmith shop and implement building. The museum features a locally-flavored sofleetk-a or more than 25,000 artifacts that make the Bernard Museum special. Many tf them are from pkxiecr families •flu lived in the townships at Barry, Hope. Prairieville and Orangeville. Strolling the museum grounds, visitors will Gsd a nature trail, a former local hos­ pital and a working windmill. Annual Dawn Patrol breakfast is Sunday The Hastings Hying Association has iflnouoccd its annual “Dawn Patrol Pancake Breakfast" from 7 to 11 a.m. Sunday. July 10. The breakfast win be served at the air­ port to benefit the Hastings City/Barry County Airport. Pancakes, egg*, sausage, juice, milk and coffee will be provided for attendees. The coat of the meal u $3 for adults and $3 for children under 12. The flying association is attempting to mine fund* for airport improvement proj­ ect*. Local volunteers will clean, organ­ ise, aet up and serve breakfasts to the expected hundreds of visitors At the breakfast last year, a variety of See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 Fireworks bursting in air Fireworks abounded in this area over the Fourth of July weekend, in celebration of America's 229th birthday. They were sighted in Caledonia and Lake Odessa at dusk Saturday night. July 2; over Gun Lake Sunday. July 3; and at Algonquin Lake Monday. July 4. This picture is of a burst at Gun Lake, taken by Mark Cinco. a photography stu­ dent from the New York Institute of Photography. ® 2005 cincoman The campaign for the new Hastings Public Library received some good news Tuesday that it will receive a Brownfield Development grant of about $213,000. The grant is one of three awarded by the State of Michigan, earmarked for projects in which formerly contaminated sites arc cleaned up and redeveloped. Library Administrator Barbara Schondelmayer cautioned that advocates for the new library had been confident the grant would come through because the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality urged an application be made. She stressed that local fund-raising and private donations still are essentia] in order to have the dream of a new facility realized. “It’s all part of a total package in order to be able to fund the new building.” Schondelmayer said. “The DEQ urged us to apply. If we hadn’t gotten it (the grant) it would have been even more money we would have had to raise." Gov. Jennifer Granholm announced that a total of about $733,000 was awarded to three communities to clean up polluted sites and create jobs. The Clean Michigan Initiative were awarded to the City of Hastings, the City of Benton Harbor, and the Berrien County Redevelopment Authority. The intent of the money is to put thousands of Michigan residents to work by speeding up stale and local construction and infrastructure improve­ ment projects. In Hastings, the new library project will construct a new 20.000-square foot library on the site of a former gasoline station on East State Street, most recently the location of the Mama B's Restaurant, next to City Hall. The library building will be a model and demon­ stration center for environmentally responsi­ ble development, incorporating many “green” designs such as the use of a green roof and rain gardens as well as other water and ener­ gy saving features The current library building on Church Street is regarded by nearly everyone as too small, outdated and inadequate to handle the growing needs, particularly of children. Granholm. in announcing the grant, said. "The Jobs Today program is win-win for our communities. Not only are we creating new jobs with projects like these, we are also improving our quality of life by addressing the environmental contamination that threat­ ens oar families' health and prevents econom­ ic development and job growth." The three projects announced Tuesday are expected io create 30 permanent new jobs and leverage mote than $5.6 million in private investment. The Hastings Public Library is in the home stretch of fund-raising, needing about $500,000, which wfi! be mate .led by an anonymous private donor on a Mo- basis. Hastings Economic Development Director Daryle Benjamin-Forbes and her assk'ant Becky Fleury, were co-authors of de grain application. Forbes said. “We’re really exciux about this. It’s very good news. This is the first time the City of Hastings has ever gotten a Brownfield Redevelopment grant.” Echoing Schondelmayer’s caution, she added, however, that the grant “does no; apply to the match. The donor specified that local and private donations would be matched 4 to 1, but not government grants." "Returning brownfields to productive use is essential to Michigan's environmental, eco­ nomic and land use strategies," said Department of Environmental Quality Director Steven E. Chester. "The DEQ is committed to working with communities to restore these properties to their full potential and create real investment in Michigan's envi­ ronmental and economic future." The Branscumb Project in Benton Harbor will result in the redevelopment of a manu­ factured gas plant that was also used as an automobile parts and salvage yard. The grant will address the environmental issues associ­ ated with the salvage yard operation, clearing the way for redevelopment of the property. The property is associated with the city’s Brunson Hill Project, an $8.2 million residen­ tial multi-family development that will offer quality, integrated and diverse housing. Berrien County's Ace Metals Project in Benton Harbor will return a contaminated, abandoned property to productive use as an operational aluminum smelting facility. The project has also obtained funding from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to encourage hiring from within the community by providing job training to residents of Benton Harbor. The CMI grant funding announced Tuesday will be used to deal with environ­ mental issues associated with each of these See LIBRARY, page 5 �Pag® 2 - Thursday, July 7. 2006 - The Hastings Banner about 100 airplanes flew in for the tank­ fan. Visitors Sunday will be able to ride in an airplane, provided by Thoroappk Hying Aviation and walk ibe "Fligbl Line" to aee the many interesting types at aircraft. Otto Turkey Fam and Nothing But Trucks have made, supported the Dawn Patrol with contributions. Meth awareness program planted ba oat display. Owners at working steam engines, gas ecgtaa and tractors, as well as vintage gar­ den factor owners, can register for the show beginning Thursday. July 7, from 8 am to 5 pjn. said again Friday, July 8. front 8 a.m to noon. Tractors alsg can be regis­ tered each day of the show before the parade. Activities Friday and Saturday will iadude a kiddies' tractor pull. a sawdnst penny scramble, blacksmith and carpentry dram. A flea market and craft fair, as well M feod coocessons, will be open through□tntta event. City Band part of ‘pops’ concert Friday at KCC Members of the Hastings City Band closed out their Wednesday evening series of summer concerts at Fish Hatchery Park last week by presenting a program filled with patriotic music in anticipation of the Fourth of July weekend. The band, under the direc­ tion of Joe LaJoye (far right), will be part of a special "pops" concert at the Kellogg Community College Hastings campus Friday evening. Son of former local man dies in Afghanistan copter attack Friends of the Heatings Public Library will lave their annual used book sale Thw iday, Friday and Saturday Joly 14. 15 and 16, under the tents on the Barry Cooiny Canary music singer Brenda Webber ill perform at the next program in this * * and the ajn. to 1 of books for sale this year, mn ov« 10,000. There are books (t every subject and many tti life non. Papotacks mH for 75 oe covers for SI JO. Other bocks priced and there are also Scholastic kids, books and co half price. "It's ever, more important d Sheila McDiarmid (Goodwill hives Nashville native 4261 Michigan Heartland Goodwill Industries has announced the hiring of Sheila McDiarmid as the organization s contracts manager. McDiarmid will oversee production at Goodwill's I SO-9001:2000 registered manu­ facturing facility in Battle Creek’s Fort Custer Industrial Park. She also will oversee the start-up and production of a manufactur­ ing operation in Charlotte. "Sheila came highlyrccommended. and her positive approach wiH enable Goodwill to increase business, thereby creating more opportunities for serving people with voca­ tional barriers," said Kurt Voissem, Goodwill’s senior vice president of opera­ tions. McDiarmid, a graduate of Maple Valley High School and a resident of Nashville, earned an associates degree in business man­ agement from Kellogg Community College. She has more than 20 years' experience in the manufacturing field. show is July The Chariton Park Gas & Steam Club will have its 34th annual antique gaa t steam engiur. show Friday and Saturday, July g and 9, at Chariton Park. The event opens Friday at norm and at 10 am. Saturday with a tractor parade each day. There will be demonstrations of the 1895 Corley Sawmill, wheat threshing, sta­ tionary bailing and shingle cutting. A rare 1863 Westinghouse steam engine plus many other antique engines from the kvtog Chaiikw collection and club collection will racmca quartet to play Sunday Barry County Transit is launching a speak­ ers' bureau as the first phase of a community engagement and educational campaign to highlight the challenges with federal and state - Rainstorm makes a small lake downpour of rain from oarty morning storms last Thursday morning flood­ ed West State Street near the Wendy's Restaurant and Hastings MainStreet Bank. Water rose to completely cover the roads and even some sidewalks. Residents who live near State Street and Market Street, where the flcoding was the worst, helped to unplug the drains in the area Within a half hour, most of the flooding had ceased (Photo by Molly Benningfield) Kip Allen Jacoby pilots thought Kip would be a great pilot because he had a ‘pilot’s mind.’ “I know Kip believed in his mission, vol­ unteering for Special Ops on his second tour, and 1 am so proud of his courage and valor, facing enemies there so we don’t have to face them here." Chris said. “Let’s all pause to thank our brave men and women... they earn our respect every day." According to CNN. last Tuesday’s (June 28) helicopter crash, which killed 16. includ­ ing Kip. was “the worst single-day death toll for U.S. forces since the Afghan war began in October 2001. “The U.S. military believes a rocket-pro­ pelled grenade downed the chopper." CNN reported. Details on services and remembrances will be announced as soon as they are available. "The Jacoby family thanks all who have expressed their condolences and prayed for us in this difficult time.” Chris Jacoby said. “We twve been buoyed by the support of all our family and friends." Barry County Transit drive launches speakers’ bureau A Fontina Chamber Art Sommer festival wiH be held Sunday afternoon at the Pierce Cedar Crick karitae south of Hastings. The Parifica Quartet is scheduled to per­ form re 2 pm. For more information, or to purchase tidretaaD (269) 721-4)90. ■ A steady This independence Day season is taking on a special, but sad meaning for the Jacoby family of Hastings. Early last Friday morning, former Hastings resident and Hastings High School graduate Stephen A. Jacoby and his wife Susan were notified that their 21-year-old son, Aruiy Specialist Kip Allen Jacoby, was killed in action aboard the MH-47 Chinook Chopper recently downed in Afghanistan. Kip was on his second tour of Afghanistan after re-enlisting to begin pilot training. His uncle, Chris Jacoby and wife Joy of Hastings, have left for Pompano Beach, Fla., to be with his brother and wife during this dif­ ficult time. A family friend. Don Cook, also is in Florida to comfort the family. Kip was the last male descendant in the line of Jacobys. Many area residents are familiar with Kip’s grandfather and grand­ mother, Ernest H. Jacoby (deceased) and Lucy A. Schempp Jacoby of Hastings. Kip’s military heritage included service­ men from Revolutionary War soldier Matthew DeGarmo to more recently his grandfather World War II Major Ernest Jacoby and great uncles Captain John and LtGeorge Schempp. who flew bombers in World War II for the Army Air Corps. Pompano Beach was Kip’s hometown, where he graduated from high school lie was currently based with the Army in Sr.vannah. Ga. Kip Was gung-ho about being, in military service and he excelled there, Chris Jacoby said. “We’re proud of him.” Kip grew up flying with his father. Stephen, who is a pilot, and Kip recently dis cussed flying with his Uncle Chris, also a pilot and flight instructor. “I would e-mail hirn test questions to prac­ tice for the FAA exam, and he would e-mail the answer after talking with his chopper pilot friends,” Chris said. “He told me the Chinook Second meth lab, same complex Michigan State Police trooper Brian Roderick and and Sgt. Terry Yonkers of the Barry County Sheriff's Department examine materials during cleanup recently of an anhydrous ammonia style lab that was located inside one of the Thomas Apartment buildings. This was the second meth lab in two weeks located at these apartments. The lab required hazardous waste cleanup and tested positive for ammonia. Approximately 150 grams of ephedrine was located at the lab. Roderick noted that it is a felony to possess more than 12 grams of ephedrine/pseudophednne. budget cuts, the opportunities to maintain and improve transportation services, and the role of public transportation in moving people for­ ward. "We warn to engage the Barry County community in a public dialogue about the vital role public transportation plays in the economic vitality and quality of life in our area." said Joe Bleam. executive director. "The speakers’ bureau provides an opportuni­ ty for us to talk about the impact of the fund­ ing cuts and our plans for the future ’ The speakers bureau includes presentations by BCT officials with a presentation and handouts that outline: • Federal and Suite Funding Cuts • Outline of Past Service Cuts • New Challenges Facing Transportation Sen ices in Barry County • Opportunities to Preserve. Improve, and Expand Transportation Services • The Role of Public Transportation in Supporting the Local Economy. Health Care. Education and Improving the Quality of Life. "Our goal is to educate the public about where we have been, where we arc today, and our plans to provide individuals with greater independence, freedom, and access to employment, education, health care, and shopping opportunities." noted Bleam. The first speakers bureaus have been at Middleville Rotary. Hastings Rotary. Hasting Kiwanis. Barry County GOP and Barry County Democrat Party/First Friday. The speakers bureau is available to service organizations, employers, schools, health care providers, churches, neighborhood organizations, senior centers and any group that is interested in learning more about pub­ lic transportation. For additional information about the Barry or to schedule a presentation, please contact Joe Bleam al 269-948-8098 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 7. 2005 - Page 3 FRIDAY, continued from page 1 dignity and quality of life” for its residents Thomapple Manor was constructed in 1958 as a nursing center, but the business of care for the elderly has changed in the last 47 years. The plan is to go from 16 to 96 private rooms and 21 semi-private rooms to sene 42 patients, so it would continue to house the same number of 138 residents. Right now, 88 of the residents are housed in four-bed rooms and the only private rooms are for those who are in medical isolation. Also included would be a rehabilitation area for clients who arc not residents, but need to stop in frequently for physical thera­ py . “Right now we’re seeing a tremendous need for more outpatient sen ices." DeYoung said. “We’d rather have clients come here than go to other communities for these sen­ ices.” Another idea is installing playground equipment in the courtyard area for children of visiting families to play in while zbeir par­ ents are dropping in on elderly patients. DeYoung admitted, “It (Thomapple Manor) is not a real family friendly place to visit right now. It’s hard to have any kind of private conversation (in a four-bed room) without somebody overhearing you.” Another consideration is repair to the roof of the building, which DeYoung said leaks considerably. Furthermore. Thomapple Manor does not have cable or telephone lines running through the center. “We’ve maintained the facility well through the years, but it’s 1958 technology, which is not very efficient in the 21st centuOr” He explained that remodeling and updating the center is critical most of all because of the role it plays in the lives of Barry County’s oldest citizens. “Thomapple Manor is likely to be the last place our residents ever will live in.” he noted. DeYoung added, for baby boomers and beyond, we now have an opportunity to take Thomapple Manor into the 21 st century. And some of our residents have told us the) 'd like to see this happen in their lifetime.” Barry County Transit, meanwhile, is not looking to expand its service, it’s attempting to save it The service began more than 20 years ago and was able to offer public trans­ portation to students, the elderly and people without cars and trucks. Bleam said wtien the public transit service was begun there were feur businesses that were consolidated into one and 13 buses were reduced five with one spare. He estimated that about 1.6 million people have been trans­ ported since, of course, may of them repeat riders. What has happened since then in terms of finances mirrors what has happened to a lot of government services in the last two decades — they’ve been reduced in the wake of tax cuts and budget cuts. The state and federal government both have scaled back support, particularly in the last several years. “We were one of the last transit services to operate with no local funding.” Bleam said, “but we’re pretty much at the sunset of that period.’’ He pointed out that the state provided as much as 60 percent of the transit service’s funding as late as 1997. but that figure went as low as 38 percent last year and now it very well could dip below 30 percent in 2006. Bleam said Barry County Transit has had to reduce its service levels and perform other budget reductions since 1999 because of the shrinking support from the state and federal governments and it’s likely it will survive with a bareboncs operation this year and next, but after that the future of transit is uncertain without local millage support. The one quarter of a mill countywidc AtfOPfA MOCookRowl. lUsunp. Ml 49O5X UM) MS-M20 M0-SM-1005 would generate about $403,000 annually. Bleam said. It would cost a citizen with a home assessed at $100,000 about $12.50 extra per year. “If we don't need it all.” he said, “we don't anticipate levying the full amount (of the millage), only what we would require.” He pledged that if the millage is passed Aug. 2. Barry County Transit will make a serious effort and providing more services to people in rural areas, particularly those who want to come into Hastings to shop, go to Pennock Hospital, the Commission on Aging Center or the community recreation center and pool. “We get a feel for what people go through if they don’t have a ride.” Bleam said. He noted as an example that when a motorist is having his or her car repaired and doesn’t have a “loaner.” that person is at the mercy of the kindness of someone else. ’’That’s what it’s like routinely for public transportation users.” he said. “Barry County Transit serves senior citizens, students, single parents, the poor... it’s all about freedom and independence for those not capable of getting around.” Citizen Kenneth Miller asked Bleam is the service has considered using small and more Jim DeYoung (left) of Thomapple Manor makes a point while Barry County Transit Director Joe fuel efficient vehicles. campaign chair. David Hatfield, listen. Bleam replied that it has a mini-van and two other smaller vehicles, but adding to the fleet w ould increase insurance costs. “We do it when we can. we’re trying to get it down to become more cost efficient," Bleam said. One woman in the audie.Yce said she feels the more rural areas of the county feel left out of the inmsit service. Blean said there has been a vehicle in Delton and in Nashville, and there used to be shuttling to and from the old Baby Bliss plant in Middleville. “Yes, perhaps the outlying areas have been slighted, that’s why with this proposal we would upgrade rural services. We’re trying to right the wrongs of the past.” He also said Barry County Transit must do a better job of marketing its services to peo­ ple in the rural areas. DeYoung chimed in that he and Thomapple Manor employees and officials are supportive of the transit millage request “1 hope the people realize how much this will bring into the county." He did a little math and noted the transit and Thomapple Manor millage requests com­ bined add up to less than a mill per year (.92 mill) and is only a slight increase over what already exists (.85) as an approved millage — < Inrr. All Girls’ Swim Apparel. Boys’ levy. W^'Urr Swimwear & Women’s & Plus Size “So it’s really a pretty good deal,” DeYoung remarked. Swimwear & Cover-ups. Dr. V. Harry Adrounie, chairman of the Health and Human Services Commission, All Summer Totes & Beach Towels said. “Both of these (millage requests) are needed in the county. If you own a $100,000 house, you’ll spend only an extra $45 a year.” Select Family Sandals Adrounie. who just recently turned 90 years old. quipped. “One of these days I’m going to join the senior level and I’ll need k™ /© these services... I think you should vote for Sarasa 2-pk. Pens both these millages. I’m going to." ■ ■ Black. Blue & Red ■- ■ Also lending support at the forum were off David Hatfield. 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WE CANNOT OFFER RAINCHECKS. •Off Regular Retail 08671K2 �Page 4 - Thursday, July 7. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Public transit sustains indeoendence We really need transit bus service To the editor: State Legislature takes it easy too often To the editor: State Rep. Gary Newell and State Senator Patricia Birkholz care little about the welfare of Barry County citizens as they take paid vacations over the summer. The Republican Legislature's recently made the decision to have the State House of Representatives and Senate work only one day a week between now and Aug. 24. The GOP Legislature has too much vorklo do to be going on a paid vacation. Working only one day a week isn't enough for the peo­ ple of Michigan. The state can't afford to have both the GOP House and Senate take a paid holiday on job creation and improving our economy. Instead of working full time on an unfin­ ished budget and on Governor Jennifer M. Granholm's business tax reform and $2 bil­ lion bond proposal to create jobs, the Republican-controlled Legislature chose to schedule sessions only one day a week from July 6 to Aug. 24. Over the same period in 2004, the House and Senate were in session more days than scheduled this year. The obstructionist, do-nothing Republican Legislature is now lazy as well. Republicans had a real chance to do the right thing for the people of this state, but instead chose to take it easy this summer and only come to work eight days over two months. Members of the Michigan House and Senate will cam on average $12,248 each in salary over the two months they are sched­ uled to work only one day a week. That is more than $1^530 per work day for State Representative Gary Newell and Senator Patricia Birkholz. Barry County Commissioner Hoot Gibson was reported in the Hastings Banner of June 30, asking Don Mercer, with the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan, "whether there are any continuing problems with unemployment and families in need in this area in the wake of Michigan's economic crisis?" Mercer responded, "My troops tell me we're seeing more people coming in seeking assistance." He went on to say, "We arc sup­ posed to be fighting poverty. We'rc still at war and victory is not in sight." Meanwhile, as reported in the Banner. Commission Michael Callton asked Mercer if the CAA is insisting on poor people becom­ ing self-sufficient rather than depending on government programs. Mercer replied that the agency encourages people to pull them­ selves up by their bootstrap*•, but in tough economic times, it isn’t easy. * With unemployment figures as high as 5.4 percent and rising in Barry County, there arc no acceptable excuses or reasons for Newell and Birkholz for not being in Lansing doing the work and solving the problems of the Stale of Michigan and Barry County. The people deserve better from their highly paid public officials. Barbara Cichy. chairwoman. Barry County Democratic Party Court ruling threatens property rights To the editor: Last week's U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Kelo v. New London weakened the private property rights of every homeowner in America, and rural property owners like many of 98 in Barry County may be the most threatened. The court ruled that 15 private homes in Connecticut could be confiscated and destroyed (with compensation to the owners) to make room for a hotel, office, and-health club complex. Mega-developers arc popping champagne corks nationwide. The Fifth Amendment prohibits the gov­ ernment from taking private property for pub­ lic use without' just cbtfipfensaribn. The framers of the Constitution knew that such takings would sometimes be necessary to build a road, a dam. or other such project for the public good. But our Supreme Court has turned the Fifth Amendment on its ear. and now the govern­ ment can seize the property of one person and give it to another whether for public use or not. According to dissenting Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, "Under the banner of eco­ nomic development, all private property is now vulnerable to being taken and transferred to another private owner, so long as it might be given to an owner who will use it in a way that the legislature deems more beneficial to the public." So if you own a few acres that can be developed for the purpose of spurring the local economy, this ruling affects you. Private developers might persuade your municipality that the public would benefit from confisca­ tion of your property. They may want to build a new amusement park or speedway exactly where your farm is. After all, the public would greatly benefit from the tourist money and tax dollars to be generated. But it is not only undeveloped property that is at risk. The Kelo case involved an old established neighborhood. Why not replace some Thomapple riverfront homes with an upscale plaza of boutiques and cafes? Why not a new sports and entertainment complex in place of a block of downtown Hastings shopfronts? Kelo v. New London now makes it all possible. This outrageous ruling is an attack on pri­ vate property rights, one of our most basic and cherished American liberties. This is what happens when activist judges try to rewrite the Constitution rather than follow it. Please contact your congressman and let him know how you feel about it. Joe Shea, Middleville Address problem must be addressed To the editor: I’m hoping someone will help me in my quest for a legal address. When looking for a particular address, most of us check to see which side of the road the house is on — the odd side or the even side. Our home is on the even side, but our address is odd. We have had fnends, delivery persons even the fire department drive back and forth looking for our house. I have been trying to get this problem cor­ rected for six-plus years. I’ve talked to Barry County Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus several times and even wrote him a letter. He said he would be out soon, but that was more than a year ago. lhere has been some discussion about get­ ting Mr. Mcmanus an assistant. He sure needs one, if he doesn’t have time to handle the problems of individual taxpayers. I hope I never need to call 911 for a serious problem. It took 25 minutes for a fireman to locate our house when we had a small fire, even though it’s just a 10-minutc drive. Patricia Morgan, 6025 (wanna be 6020) Keller Road, Delton 1 am confined to a wheelchair, so public transit plays a critical role in my life. I am eternally grateful to the Barry County Transit system for providing transportation to the many places that I have needed to go. Because of these services, I have been able to maintain my quality of life as well as pre­ serve my active lifestyle. 1 am still able to get my groceries, go to the salon, to the doctor and shopping. The Barry County Transit system has enabled me to sustain my dignity and inde­ pendence. I have no family or friends with capabilities of loading my wheelchair and therefore would be confined to my home without this service. I sincerely hope that the people of Barry County will acknowledge the importance of the transit system by passing the transit mill­ age proposal on Aug. 2. The proposal is for a 0.25-mill levy over a 10-year period. This would cost approximately one dollar per month for the average Barry County home­ owner. The fact that 1 am still able to be inde­ pendent and to maintain my social life is priceless. I hope that the voters of Barry County will see the indispensable value of the transit system as well. Please vote “yes” for the Barry County Transit System millage on Aug. 2. Many people arc depending on iL Jackie McKinney. Hastings Viking hoodwinked city for tax break Dear editor, How ironic it is that the Hastings City Council granted Tom Groos’ business a tax abatement for the "expansion" of the Viking Corporation. While public schools arc struggling, teach­ ers are being laid off, parents are paying for their students to play school sports, and near­ ly every citizen is seeing increased property taxes, lie and his corporation found a way to increase the overall burden. It must not have been enough to simply withhold from and abuse his employees for additional income. Though I know he’s a busy man and had to pass on the torch of responsibility to others (being a corporation and all), I would like to give him the credit '.or much of what goes on at Viking on a day-today basis. As a former salaried employee of five ded­ icated years with the company, I know that during recent times of record-breaking sales it must have been hard not to reward those employees who worked hard for him. While business was booming over the last couple of years, it must hurt to know that dozens of temporary workers were brought in, instead of committing to full-time employees and paying decent wages and insurance in exchange for more dependable labor. It must have been difficult to ignore the dedicated workforce who expressed legitimate concerns about replacing in-house manufactured parts with Chinese components (LipHing) and dis­ regard those who strived to minimize the impact of the proven lower quality. When bonuses had to be reduced in 2004 and then eliminated in 2005 (while upper five and six figure salary employees still got their bonuses), enough money was still found to take Viking’s suppliers out to dinner. When higher insurance costs hit two years ago and reasonable options were limited, Groos chose to use a wonderful array of financial discrim­ ination and blood drawing gimmicks to get the non-union employees and their families to pay for it. Even after he was personally made aware that employees were finding it difficult to get by financially, the withholding of their pay­ checks was allowed in order to "simplify" payroll operations. Even while, hydrochloric, sulfuric, and nitric acids were being re circulated into department ventilation systems and reports of routinely handled and possibly inhaled mer­ cury existed, business kept going forward as usual and anyone who spoke out against the neglect of employee health and safety was fired. While Viking officials may have been able to fool City Council into believing the com­ pany is here for the long haul and that to keep the sprinkler business here in the community at the expense of taxpayers is a good thing, the facts speak otherwise. I assumed the abuse would stop behind the gates of Viking the last day I worked for Tom Groos. It appears that his greed is now spilling over into the community that he left a long time ago. Ryan Willard, former employee. Hastings To the editor: I am a senior citizen who gave up my car for financial reasons in 1980.1 have been rid­ ing the bus every week since and now I ride it daily to my job. For me. if there’s no bus. there’s no trans­ portation. It would be rough. I usually ride the bus five times a week. I wish the bus could run Saturday mornings as well. The drivers are all very nice and decent. They help load sacks of groceries on and off the buses for us. They arc very decent to those of us who are in wheelchairs or who have walkers or crutches. When it comes to making arrangements for pickup, we usually work things out. We really need this bus service. It’s not just for senior citizenss and the handicapped. Sometimes it’s helpful to school children and others. Roma Barton. Hastings Get politics out of high schools To the editor: I would like to respond to the following peoples’ response to the political spin of the Republican party’s plan to recruit high school seniors: Politics should be left out. I don’t know why Brian Reynolds should say anything. He can’t get along with his own people in the party. Dr. Jeffery Chapman apparently agrees that the Republicans have it all. I doubt iL Carl Reed apparently thinks its ok to recruit high school students instead of them having fun. Also, many people forget about the Republicans being liars not just Democrats. Most people forget they're just people, and people lie, cheat, steal, whether they are Republicans or Democrats and the ones who do the most arc politicians. Donald Regan lied, like George Bush Sr. did over Iran - contra and Ollie North took the fall for the Republicans. Let's leave politics out of the high school and let them have fun and be themselves. Elden Shellenbarger Hastings Ehlers a Democrat in Republican’s clothing To the editor: f■ ‘ r I • Talk about horror stories - the Father's Day arrest takes the cake. We don't need these heavy handed state cops. In Ionia County, state cops put the murder of veteran back to the prosecuting attorney. In Hastings, the staxe cop bigwig pardoned the now ex-sherif. for running over a mailbox and leaving the area. I sec a state cop says they don’t allow anyone to sweep anything under the rug any more. Let’s hope the Hastings City Police keep decency and help, don’t hinder, as the motto says. Has anyone noticed how our representative in Washington, Vern Ehlers, has left his voters in the lurch? He is a Democrat at heart, just like Paul Henry before him, and right back to Wolpe. Ehlers has voted against the interests of this county time after time. It’s time to retire him. My heart says he deserves the rope. State Rep. Newell (ex-state cop), would not be one bit better! Ehlers was one of 13 Republicans to vote against troops guarding our borders. Let him use his lucrative retirement to feed healthcare and education of illegals. Here is Vem, who never gave a day in the Public Opinion Responses to our weekly question. service of his country, voting that it is fine and dandy to bum Ol’ Glory. Vem says First Amendment rights govern his vote. Here’s a professor and nuclear physicist being judge, jury and all. In my book, he is more qualified to run the store fronts in Holland (Europe). That old flag sure flew over Holland in Wrc.id War II. Did it save any of your kin? Ven. voted to weaken the Patriot Act, one of 38 Republicans. Only one Democrat voted against Vem, so you know what camp he’s in. Vem’s an environmentalist Don’t drill here, don’t drill there. He stands for :he Canadian garbage coming into Michigan, tn the government waste report, Ehlers rated last of all Michigan Republicans. Same report rates Levon and Stabcnow unfriendly and are also very wasteful, as their votes show. Vem has already voted so he will get a pay raise for next year. He grunts and squeals just like a hog. These people who arc vocal for aid to Africa should get ex-Rep. Howard Wolpe to solve Africa’s problems. He was one of the biggest reasons that their countries can’t even feed their own today. How much blood on his hands will never be known. I suppose he's still a professor, teaching black history and destroying minds as he goes. How many white farmers are dead, etc., as the countries all go backward. Where is all the gold and diamonds that came from there? The bread basket of years ago that exported now can’t even feed their own. 1 hope Wolpe enjoys his retirement pay. Hastings has always looked good to me, but with the newcomers, nothing is safe, some of those so-called improvements look like heli to me. The city is being blind-sided. A little authority and all goes, whether good or bad. More taxes for Main Street Authority. You worder why people shop elsewhere. Just a lit­ tle warning: There will be more. Viking got their tax abatement from the same tax and give away. The Hastings City Council that will tax you every way they can and smile about it. If these teachers weren’t given job security and union protection, Herrings wouldn't have the situation they have. Larry' Christopher after s .'?en years away from coaching doesn't seem to be a qualified prospect. Wonder if his teaching is hard headed as this all appears. 1 know of two eo. cated idiots at Algonquin Lake, so I gueis they just keep adding up. Donald W. Johnson. Middlevilk Whatever happened to baseball? In years past the Fourth of July holiday was a time for pick-up baseball or softball games in rural and urban neighborhoods. Those times seem to have passed. Do you think that baseball is still America's game? What do you think can be done to bring it back to its former glory? Banner The Hastings Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 puutt»ibr Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacob, Frederic Jacob, PmxM Vice President Steven Jacoba Secretary/TfMSurer • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (EdBor) Elaine Gifted (Assistant Edrtor) Helen Mudry Chris White, Hastings: Teejay Taylor, Hastings: “I think baseball is still America’s game. I think we have to get more kids playing it just for fun.” “It’s still America’s game. There is no game that comes close to it” “It hasn’t been America’s game for a long time. I think that football is more popular.’’ Lexy Wilson, Hastings: Roger Ondersma, Yankee Springs: Dustin Webb, Hastings Sandra Ponsetto Patnaa Johns Kelly Lloyd Bren Bremer Maroe Westover Fran Faverman Heather Reed • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, 800am to 530 pm “I’ve nevtr played baseball. I think that other sports are more popular with kids.” “I had a bad experience with basebal'. when I was a kid so I’ve never liked it. Basketbail is more my game.” “Baseball has never been big for me. I think football and basketball are more American pastimes.” SconOmmen Dan Buerge Rose Heaton Jonathan Jacobs SdacrtpKn Mh S30 pa O Barry Cany $32 per year in at^onng counties $35 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: PO Bos B Hastngs, Ml 490530602 Second Class Postage Paid ■ Hattngs. Ml 40068 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 7.2005 - Page 5 Anointment disease has spread to city The anointment disease I taiked about a year ago appears to have spread from Barry County government to the City of Hastings. Simply put. Mayor Robert May and the City Council last week “anointed” Stephanie Fekkes when they welcomed her back as city attorney. Before I proceed much further. I want it to be understood I have no problems with Ms. Fekkes' qualifications or competency as an attorney. 1 just don’t like the way her reappointment as city attorney was handled. It seemed like a -etup. a well-orchestrated plot, too much like the games county elected officials have played for too many years in “anointing” their successors. Let me recap the developments that led up to last week’s “anoint­ ment" Fekkes resigned as city attorney a little more than a year ago after she was appointed interim Barry County Probate Judge by Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm. But just before she put on the robes, she seemed as though the trumpets had sounded and the path had been cleared. When McDowell made her announcement, she squelched rumors that she was leaving town and insisted she was affiliating with her father’s firm with an office in Hastings. I didn’t think her explanation was adequate. When I inquired of the mayor and other local officials about the prospects of Fekkes’ return. 1 was told city officials had no intention of going through the bidding process. My friends* entire prophecy eventually came true on Monday night. June 27. I am certain Mayor Bob May and City Council members will deny it. but word on street and around the county is that McDowell was hired a little over a year ago just to keep Fekkes’ seat warm in case she lost the election for probate judge. In other words, it looked like a setup, a legal, but unethical manipulation of policy that effectively shut all other local attorneys out of the process of hiring the city Jordan Lake Association wants results To the editor: In response to the recent article in the Banner, and the meeting of the Link Thomapple Drain Board on June 23,1 would like to offer some further opinions on the past flooding events on Jordan Lake and down­ stream. First of ail, as the meeting was billed as informational, it is hard to understand why the Drain Board needed to invite its attorney. The lawsuit referred to in a rather negative light was filed by some residents on Jordan Lake and the Jordan Lake Association for the sole purpose of requesting the court to reopen the 1958 court order which established thdam. The lawsuit is seeking four basic proce­ dures for the reasonable operation of the dam. These include opening a minimum of four gates when the lake level reaches 811.33. Doing such within four io six hours of notifi­ cation closes the gates after the lake returns to the 811.0 mandated summer level and verifies the accuracy of the gauge at the dam. The lawsuit was filed only after repeated attempts to obtain an operational agreement from Drain Commissioners Tom Doyle and John Bush. The property owners of Jordan Lake real­ ize ti.al the proposed operation of the dam is only the first step to achieving some control over the flooding of homes and property on the lake. We do realize the Brown Road culverts and others downstream need to be addressed as part of the overall solution. Reasonable oper­ ation of the dam is only the first step. The Jordan Lake Association and con­ cerned property owners on Jordan Lake do intend to take the necessary steps for the ini­ tiation of corrections to the downstream cul­ verts- Unfortunately, we did get the impres­ sion at the meeting that any effort may be in vain as the downstream ramifications could negate our efforts. I and ocher Jordan Lake residents will con­ tinue to work with whomever necessary to protect our homes and property, especially in light of the very real solutions presented by the Spicer Group at this recent meeting. Michael Cary, President, Jordan I-ake Association Adgates to celebrate 43rd wedding anniversary introduced the City Council to her former colleague and good friend Amy (Kuzava) McDowtll and recommended her as her successor. The council then let out bids for the position. Despite being the high­ est bidder in the category of retainer and second highest for hourly fees. McDowell somehow was selected, which I found somewhat puzzling. From where I sat. I couldn’t see how McDowell could command a higher retainer’s fee because she didn’t seem to be any more expe­ rienced in municipal law than the other finalists. It seemed as though Ms. Fekkes’ introduction and recommendation was what put her over the top. McDowell served for more than a year as Hastings city attorney. In the meantime, Fekkes was defeated in November in her bid to be elected to the probate judge’s post and subsequently was hired in January by the Grand Rapids legal firm of Law. Weathers and Richardson, specializing in municipal law. McDowell did not seem to distinguish herself during her tenure as city attorney. Most disappointing was when Gordon Barlow and a group of other local residents filed a serious lawsuit against the city, the case was referred to Fekkes rather than handled by the sitting city attorney. After Fekkes was defeated at the polls last November and later was named to represent the city in the above mentioned lawsuit. I was told privately by some local inside sources that Fekkes would be back soon as Hastings city attorney. I suppose I was naive in not believing it at first. But when McDowell announced her resignation late iast spring, it attorney. Last year I criticized what I thought was a pattern of orchestrated “anointments” for county positions, when incumbents retired early to set the stage. Such conduct enables a small, tight-knit group to rule local politics, much like an oligarchy. Now it looks as though the City Council has done something very similar with the city attorney’s job. When I asked the mayor about this, he said he and the council have the right to select who they want, they don’t have to put the position out for bids. That may be true in terms of policy, but these elected officials aren’t doing their own business, they're doing the people’s business. And when you’re doing the people’s business, there are questions that need to be answered They chose the highest bidder to represent the city. And when I look over the list of finalists for bids, I find other local firms com­ petent in handling the city’s legal business at a lower price. So how does council justify its decision? Certainly not on the basis of eco­ nomics. City officials can raise their voices in protest of these accusations, but too often the appearance of impropriety is just as bed as, if not worse than, the impropriety itself. I am disappointed in the mayor and the City Council. This most recent conduct just doesn’t square with their long-standing history of honorable public service. The taxpaying public has a right to ask — Wlien will this disease of anointment be stopped or cured? The deadline to register for the election was Tuesday. July 5. Clerk Carol Ergang will will have applications for absentee ballots at the July 13 meeting. Beverly Ann Warnecke and Nichous James Ferris, both of Findlay. Ohio will marry on Aug. 27 at Sl Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Findlay. Parents of the couple arc James and Diane Warnecke of Columbus Grove, Ohio and Keith and Pam Ferris of Hastings. The bride-to-be graduated from Kalida High School and Bowling Green State University. She is an information technology integrator with Marathon Ashland Petroleum. Her fiance, a Westlake High School gradu­ ated from Westlake, Ohio earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Findlay. He is a supervisor in the Transportation Dept, at Marathon Ashland Petroleum. LIBRARY, continued from page 1 sites that would otherw.i* hinder redevelop­ ment of the property. The Brownfield Redevelopment grait and loan program was initiated in 1988 a*.d has provided more than $69 million for 202 proj­ ects statewide. The objective of the program is to level the playing field between brown­ fields and greenfields, encouraging bush ess­ es to locate at previously-used sites waere infrastructure exists. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Irving plans meetings on millage issue Irving Township officials arc planning informational meetings this mon'h on the Aug. 2 ballot proposal for a new fire station/township hal. Officuds estimate the millage, if approved, will nuse about $900,000. Residents who have questions about this process should attend one of the information meetings at the present townsnip hal! on Wood School Road. The next session is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Tuesday. July 12. There will also be an information session on the bond proposal Wednesday, July 13. following the regular Township Board meeting. The board meets at 7 p.m. and the information session should I begin at about 7:45 p.m. Supervisor Kathce Pierce will hold session at 7 p.m. on both Tuesday. July 26. and Thursday. July 28. There will be two information sessions on Saturday. July 30. at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. The final session will be at 7 p.m. Monday. Aug. Warnecke-Farris Dick and Nancy (Tobias) Adgate of Middleville will celebrate their 43rd anniver­ sary on July 7, 2005. They were married at the Baltimore UB Church in Hastings on July 7.1962. Children of the couple are Kevin and Lynette Adgate. Steve and Lisa Hovinga and Ken Adgate. all of Middleville. They have fire grandchildren. PANCAKE^ < > BREAKFAST OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY llllv IDlh - 1 |1 in .3 p ill 7290 Broadway Freeport Directions! From Hastings, north on Broadway to home Priced $6,100 below ROIXTS Must See! 3 bedrooms, large country kitchen, main floor laundry and more! Oversized 2-car attached garage. 24*x32* pole barn. 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July 7. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Rotd. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 736-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School I IO a.tn.; Sunday E.™n, Service 600 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 105 S. Jeffenoo Father Al Rauell, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 pan.; Sunday Masses 8.J0 am. and 11.00 am.: Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. 49058 Senior Pastor Rev Wm. Clayton Gamson Service Times: Sunday School «K» a m and 11 j00 a-m. A 6:00 p.m. (Small groups on 1st and 3rd Sunday nights). Wednesday- Dinner 5:45 p.m. Classes, 7.-00 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services Sunday. 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School. 9:30 a.m EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Atembrr Church of the World Mdr Ang/icon C-wnunion." 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office. (616) 945-3014 The Rev Fr Charles P. McCabe 111. Rector. Mr. F. William Voetbcrj. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 a.m_ and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 aon. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. *rv. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 ajxt Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Cree* Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service al 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 fwn QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392. Summer Hours. Sunday Warship 10 a m.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 26Q-721-8O77. Pastor Patti Harpok. Sunday morning worship service 9:45 a.m. Nursery provid­ ed. Sunday evening “New Bcgiunings" starts at 5:15 with meal. 5:30 adult small group, youth group, kids chib. 6:30 praise service. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men's group 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays al 5:45. Coming in January, exploring spiritual gifts Bible study. Church website: coun- FIRST iAPTLST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9.30 aan. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a.m . Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7.00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Aw ana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office, 948-8004 for information "0B MOPS. Udk. Bibk Stadia. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E. Main Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor. Phone 795-9030 Sunday Mass 8:30 a.m. First Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m Confession* 30 minutes before Mass. Rosary Prayer 30 minutes before Mass WOODLAND UNITED METHODLST CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O. Box 95. Wordland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchippcrsDeMunter. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. • Sunday School 10:30 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 930 a.m HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Chui ch phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Webute www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007 Church Secretary­ Treasurer. Linda Cobb. Office hours. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sununday Morning: 930 am .Sunday School: 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; Son Shine Preschool <ages 3 A 4): Tuesday, Tbursda. from 9-11:39 am. 12^)0-2:30 pra: Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Mtg SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (tn Irving). Sunday services e.sch week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service). 11 -00 a m. Holy Communion (each week), and Evening Prayer MX) p.m. (May-August) We have a weekly Wcdnesdiy 6:00 p.m. Even Prayer service and special Holy Days service, as announced times). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone num­ ber is 269-795-2373 and the recto­ ry number is 269-948-9327 Our church website is http://trax.to/ the Diocese of th.- Great lodres which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use tta: 1928 Book of PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Detain. Ml 49046 • 269-671-4193. Pastor. Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 a.m ; Worship Service 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 pan.; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODLST CHURCH 301 E State Rd (Comer of State Rd and Boltwood St across from Tom's Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pasler of Counseling & Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nursery provided for all services. Sundays: Worship services 8:45 and 1100 a.m. Kids for Christ. II.*00 a.m. Worship Service only for 3 & 4 yr. olds. & 5 yr-Uh grade dismissed during announcements. Sunday School for all ages 10:00 a.m.. with sev­ eral adult electives. Sunday Evening Servi-.c 6:00 p.m. Tuesday: 101)0 ._m.. SCAMPS (Senior Citizens). Thursday: Senior Adult Coffee Hour. 9:30I IDO a-m- tanking ahead: VBS. “Prayer Safari,” August 1*5, 9 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-941X Michael Anton. Pastor. Friday. July 8 6:30-10D0 p.m. Rock Group. Saturday. July 9 - 9:00 a.m. Highway Pickup. Sunday. July 10 - 8D0 A IODO a.m. Holy Communion; Fa-nily Swim & ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M 66 south of A-isyria Rd.. Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m.. 6D0 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616­ 731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. FAITH IM1EI) METHODLST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623­ 5400. Worship Services. 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday Schoo! for all ages at 9:45 a_m. Nursery (irovided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. WOODGROVE BkETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Summer Worship IODO a.rn. No summer Sunday School. Youth activities: call for information. Acolyte Training. Wednesday. July 13 - 6:00 p.m Stewardship; 7 DO p.m- Holy Communion. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings. MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9D0 am.-Noon and IDO-3DO p.m. Friday 9D0 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:30 UVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshments. 11 DO Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and II a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m.. and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 9D0 a.m. Traditional Worship Services; 10:05 a.m. Children's Choir; 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship Services. Nursery care is provided for both services! Visit us online at www.fpcofh.org and our web log for sermons at http7/hastingspresbytcrian.blogspot.com/ July 10Youth Mission Trip begins! 771(5 information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the chi .vhes and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER ai»d REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “ I ‘rescriptions" 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY HASTINGS - John A. Chandler, age 87. of Hastings, died Saturday. July 2, 2005 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Mr. Chandler was bom on August 28,1917 in Hastings, the son of Roy W. and Bertha L. (Hammond) Chandler. He was raised in Hastings, living in the same home all his life. He attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1935 from Hastings High School. He went on to attend Western State Teachers College in Kalamazoo, (now known as Western Michigan University). While at Western, he participated in the con­ cert and marching bands. He was married to Winona M. Brooks on November 2. 1940. He was employed at E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings for 41 years as manager of serv­ ice parts, retiring in 1980. He was a member of First United Methodist Church for nearly 80 years, active in Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts, Past President of Battle Creek Engineers Club; Southeastern PTA; Hastings Y.MjC.A.; Past Alderman on Hastings City Council, avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, mushrooming, hik­ ing. traveling in his motorhome, wintered in Brownsville. Texas for many years. He has enjoyed his cottage ‘im Long Lake in Barry County with family ipd friends since 1955. Mr. Chandler is survived by his wife. Winona; sons, Kenneth (Shellane) Chandler of Hastings and Thomas (Nancy) Chandler of Baldi Creek; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren and two on the way; three step grandchildren; five step great grandchildren; sister. Emma Swadling of Las Vegas, Nevada; daughter-in-law. Julia Chandler of Hastings; and nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; son. Geoffrey in 1990; great granddaughter, Abby; and sisters, Margaret and Pauline. Services were held Wednesday. July 6. 2005 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Kathy Brown officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Y.M.C.A. or First United Methodist Church Youth Programs. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeralhomc.com). Duane M. Dietrick NASHVILLE - Duane M. Dietrick, 74. of Nashville, died Tuesday, June 28, 2005. Mr. Dietrick was bom August 28, 1930, in Charlotte, the son of Melvin and Ethel (Fisher) Dietrick. Duane served in U.S. Air Force and had worked as a Fuel Station Attendant He enjoyed fishing, golf, tinkering with automobiles and traveling. He is survived by his wife Nora L. (A’berton) Dietrick; daughters. Sue (Jack) Raymond of Hastings and Diana Dietrick of Nashville; five grandchildren; and brothers. Raymond Dietrick of Leesburg. Florida. Elwyn Dietrick of Woodland; and sisters. Ruth Ann Fosnight of Dimondale, Marlene Helman of North Carolina. A Graveside service was held Saturday. July 2, 2005 at West Cannel Cemetery in Charlotte. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. Further information available al www.prayfuneral.com Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hartings, Michigan Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. James A. Criddle NASHVILLE - James A. Criddle, age 72, of Nashville, died Tuesday. June 28, 2005 at his residence at Thomapple Lake. ST. TIMOTHY’S EPISCOPAL C HURCH 9800 East BC Avenue. Richland. Ml 49083. Phone 269-629-9436 Eucharistic service every Sunday. 930 a.m. This is my body given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.' (Luke 22:19 N1V). Come share in (he weekly Holy Communion - accepting Christ and being united with Him, sur­ rendering our lives to Him so that we may know His will and walk in Hts ways. We are locaicd in e wooded selling, north of Richland on BC Avenue, between M-43 and Gull Lake Drive. All baptized chnstians are welcome to partici­ pate in the Holy Eucharist. We believe that Christianity is a faith of inclusion, not exclusion. Therefore, you don't have to be an Epi -.opal ion - just a believer. - 7D0 p Tuesday. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training. Frank ‘Cubby” Conor Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 DELTON - Frank “Cubby" Conor, age 18, of Delton, passed away unexpectedly June 30,2005, due to injuries sustained in an auto­ mobile accident. Frank was bom January 9. 1987. in Longmont. CO. the son of John and Eileen Conor. Frank had a zest for life, he enjoyed living on the edge. Frank learned to skate at the age of five and played several years K.O.H.A. hockey. He also enjoyed playing baseball and ice fishing. Frank was good with his hands, he belonged to the Antique Tractor Association, where he and his good friend, Ben, would travel all over Michigan attending shows. They would modify walk behinds and riders to make them go faster. He was a former Boy scout member of Troop 294. Frank was attending M.C.T.I. where he would have graduated in a few weeks. He loved dogs, especially his golden retriever Haley. Frank is survived by his parents, John and Eileen Conor of Delton; his grandparents. Bob and Marylou Conor of Chapel Hill, NC. and Lorraine Walton of Orlando, FL, an uncle and aunt. Steve and Joanne Conor of Holden. MA and several cousins. A memorial service will be conducted Thursday, July 7, 2005, 11 a.m. at the Gull Lake Area Community Church, Richland. Memorial contributions to Barry County Humane Society will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. HASTINGS - Roger M. Rush, age 80, of passed away on Monday, July 4. 2005 at his home on East State Road in Hastings. Roger was bom October 3. 1924 on the family farm in Woodland Township. Barry County, the son of Leo V. and Maysel V. (Foght)Rush. He attended school in the Woodland area and graduated from Woodland High school in 1942. He joined the United States Army on March 20, 1943 and served with honor until his discharge November 18. 1945. Roger married the former Betty Makley on August 24,1946. They lived in the Woodland area until moving to Hastings in 1960. He worked at many different factories such as Oldsmobile, E.W. Bliss, Eatons, and in 1953 he entered Hastings Aluminum Products working in management until his retirement in 1984. Roger was interested in old tractors and cars as well as having model trains in his basement. He was an avid sports fan, follow­ ing most of the Michigan teams, he loved reading, walking was a passion with him as was keeping his yard well-groomed. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Leslie. Kenneth, and Dalias Rush. Surviving are his wife. Betty; two sons. Roger (Vicky) Rush of Leroy. James (Connie) Rush of Kentwood, two daughters. Mrs. (Richard) Kitty Stanley of Charlotte, and Mrs. (Dan) Betsy Spindlow of Belding; four grandchildren; one great-grandson and several nieces and nephews. There will be a private family viewing. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 8, 2005 at 1 p.m. from the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings with Rev. Russell A. Sarver officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home. Hastings. He was bom November 20. 1932 in Houston. Mississippi, the son of Levy and Katie (Rambo) Criddle. Jim attended Mason High School with the class of 1952 where he was a lineman on the high school football team. Jim served in the United States Navy from 1951 to 1954 during the Korean War. He is a member of the VFW Post 7309 in Mason, and tlic AMVETS in Florida. Jim married Bonnie Lynn Swan on April 18. 1959. They enjoyed spending winters in Defuniak Springs. Florida. He worked as an electrician with IBEW Local 665 from 1957 unril he retired in 1990. Jim was an avid big game hunter and fisher­ man. He was preceded in death by a brother, James Rambo and sister, Millie Dohm. Jim is survived by his wife of 46 years, Bonnie Criddle of Nashville; daughter. Laura (Dave) Gilbert; son. Wayne (Christine) Criddle; grandchildren. Elizabeth Erin Criddle, Joel (Kim) Crawford, David (Kristine) Crawford, Jodi Crawford; great grandson. Noah Crawford; sisters, Katie Lou Rambo and Maxine Henry. Memorial services will be held on Sunday, July 10. 2005 at 11 a-m. at the IBEW Local 665 Hall at 5205 S. Pennsylvania Ave. in Lansing with a luncheon following services. Memorials can be made to Heartland Hospice of St Jude’s Children Hospital. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. HASTINGS - Beulah B. Stauffer, age «!, of Hartings, passed away on Sunday, July 3. 201'5 rt icndercarc of Hastings. Beulah was born November 28, 1923 in Fennock Hospital. Hastings, the daughter of Elmer and Muriel (Groat) Bush. She was raised on the family farm on Sager Road. Hastings Township, attended Gregory rural sciiod for eight years and graduated from Hastings High School in 1940, and Mahar’s Business College in 1941. Beulah and Arthur E. Stauffer were united in marriage rt her pa/en’s’ home on May 31, 1949. They rnnved into iheir home on Hanover and have tived there tor the past 54 years. Beulah worked at the rbrtings Bann-r from June 1941 until 1951 whet she left to stay at home with her three children. While staying at home she became a Boj Scout, ocn mother, a BlueBird leader and a 4-H sewing leader. She returned to the Bannc? in 1963 and worked until 1969 when she went to work at the Barry County Medial Care Facility (Thomapple Manor) unkil December 1. 1985 when she retired. Beulah had been a member of the Fbst United Methodist Church since 1938 and served as Financial Secretary after her retire­ ment. Since retirement Beulah had been an active volunteer at Pennock Hospital She and her husband. Art. vere members of the Ringo Swingo Square Dance Club for 30 years, traveling to eight National Conventions held in Hawaii, Switzerland and Alaska. Beulah and Art traveled to South Carolina, South Dakota and Iowa to visit their grand­ children. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister. Beatrice Banas. Surviving are her husband, Arthur; two sons. David A. Stauffer and Paul A. Stauffer of Hastings; a daughter. Carol C (Meryl) Fees of Des Moines, Iowa; a brother. Dr. Edward E. (Margot) Bush of Cantonville, Ohio; three grandchildren, six great-grand­ children; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at First United Methodist Church on Thursday. July 7. 2005 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Kathy Brown officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church or the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home. �Page 8 - Thursday. July 7. 20J5 - The Hastings Banner The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday. July 9. at the new Freight House on Emerson Street. James Moses of Portland will be the speaker. His topic will deal with the oddities of census questions. One year the census question was “Does this home have a radio?? Another time couples were asked how many years they had been married. No jokiag, this provided answers to some questions for researchers decades later. There will be refreshments served. Visitors and guests arc welcome. The Alethians and Friends of the Central United Methodist Church will host their 50th annual chicken barbecue Friday, July 15. The first was held on a Wednesday in late August with lights strung around the lawn and piped music for the diners' pleasure. Sliced toma­ toes were in season. Men of the group barbe­ cued the chicken under the direction of agri­ cultural a^ent Don Eppleheimer. Women made the coleslaw and potato salad and they Alumnae Iris Tasker and Marian Klein check out the trophy cases in the new school room at the Freight House, which was first opened to the public on Alumni Day June 25. DIZZINESS A number of my older relatives complain of dizziness and now my dad is complaining about It Is this something that happens when you get old or should I take him In to see a doctor? buttered the Parkerhousc rolls. Changes have been made over the years, but the quality remains the same or even better since Highs of Indiana do the meat in an enclosed unit which uses only a fraction of the charcoal used in the old days. The Bams Committee will meet for the Ionia Free Fair project Tuesday. July 12. When you come to the fair between July 21 and 30. visit the big tent in the northwest part of the fairgrounds to see the exhibits of bam posters and antique equipment. There will be raffle tickets for a pastoral painting each day. Lakewood UMC held a free community breakfast last Sunday in tents on the depot lawn. Sebewa Baptist held its traditional patriotic Sunday service at the village park with honors for local law enforcement officials and other dignitaries. Central UMC held its service on the church lawn. The praise band Fret No! provided music. Ashley Barcroft was recognized with a gift from the other band members in appreci­ ation for her keyboard work ever since the group organized. This was her last appearance with them. Amanda Wells was soloist Sharon Goodemoot was worship leader. Pastor Don Ferris brought the message. Communion was served, as is the custom on the first Sunday of each month. The weather wm perfect for Art in the Park last Saturday. The new sidewalk on the west side was a help and so was the wider path that runs diagonally across the park. There was an increase in the amount of actual art work this year. Some years there has been about 95 per­ cent crafts. This year, with the new walk, some vendors could set their tents between the walk and Fourth Avenue so they were shaded all day. first by the trees and then by their own tents. There seemed to be an increase in the number of vendors outside the park on nearby lawns. The Lake Odessa Fair ended with a big Wayne Jackson of Wyoming, Janis Kenyon of Portland and Lois (Durkee) Jackson enjoy the displays at the Freight House. bang Saturday night. July 2. with the grand finale of fireworks after 10 p.m. Earlier the livestock had been removed from the bams and so had articles from youth and adult exhibits in the Davis building. There was a talent show in the new exhibition building in Friday night with bleacher seating available. The emcee was from WBCH radio in Hastings. The grand marshal reception came immedi­ ately after the parade Tuesday night. June 28. with a crowd especially during the first hour. Art and Marcia Rafflrr greeted their guests after their parade ride on a horse-drawn car­ riage from Hardy Farms at Saranac. Son Fred and wife Debbie (White) of St. Johns were present, along with daughter Jill and husband Mike Booher of Vermontville, as well as other family members. Wives of fair board mem­ bers were hostesses for the reception with attractive, tasty refreshments. Joan Hanson. Fran Morris and Bernie Goodemoot served in that capacity. The Tuesday night parade got under way at 6 p.m. This parade was interrupted twice by railroad traffic. At one point an engine not only came from the west, but it actually stopped on the Fourth Avenue crossing. Before the parade finished, a second engine with cars followed iL This rarely happens. One of the most unusual entries was a flock of goats decked out with lights on their boms. One unusual entry was a wagonload of ladies from the Red Hat Society, with their purple dresses and red hats. The parade finished with fire engines from many departments in the area, complete with horns and whistles. There were manv John Deere entries, as well as some from Moline. Patriotic groups were well represented, along with scout groups. The church calendar published back in December features Zion Lutheran Church on Velte Road for the month of July. The summer photo shows a flag blowing in the breeze. New residents coming to Joh.ison Street are John and Terri Catt. who have lived at Maple City for many years. They will live in the house built by their father. Leroy Catt. and wife Catherine in the early 1960s. The prop­ erty had been owned previously by Charles Dodge and then by Malcolm Tasker with a good garage in place. The Catts lived in the garage after selling their home on Maier Drive at the east end of the lake while they built the new house. Since Leroy's death, his widow. Elnora (Hazel), has continued to live there. This will keep a Catt family presence on the street ever since Orvin and Bessa bought their family home on the comer of Johnson and Emerson. Great-grandson Roger See LAKE ODESSA, next page Earn up to 2.51% APY* with new Premier Checking. Dizziness is one of the most common reasons older adults visit their doctors. A number of conditions that are more common with the elderly cause dizziness and although it may be a problem for the patient it rarely signals a serious, life-threatening condition. The word dizzy is used to describe everything from feeling faint to a feeling of spinning or unsteadiness. Your sense of balance is controlled by signals from your eyes, the muscles and joints and the inner ear. Good balance depends on at least two of these areas working. Vertigo is the sense that you or your surroundings are spinning or moving and is the most common reported symptom of dizziness. Causes of vertigo include inflammation in the inner ear (Labyrinthitis), excessive buildup of fluid in the inner ear (Meniere's disease), tumors of the inner ear (Acoustic neuroma), and sudden changes in the position of your head, migraine headaches, end even rapid changes in motion of your body such as riding a roller coaster. BANK Service. Savings. Satisfaction Elevate your expectations. If you experience dizziness, be aware of the possibility of losing your balance, which could lead to felling and injury. Use plenty of lighting if you get up at night, use a cane for stability and avoid caffeine, alcohol and tobacco, which may worsen dizziness symptoms. Avoid driving if you experience frequent dizziness attacks Your doctor can easily treat a number of conditions that cause dizziness and vertigo but even if no cause is found or if the dizziness persists, prescription drugs and other treatments may make your symptoms more manageable. 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BmeTe SWOOOOpdo* • ■ ■ UUS 25000X0 *4.99999 tOOOOOC S24 99999 Dthta-010% n»rtB-osn �Page 8 - Thursday, July 7. 2005 • The Hastings Banner The Ivnia County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday. July 9. at the new Freight House on Emerson Street. James Moses of Portland will be the speaker. His topic will deal with the oddities of census questions. One year the census question was “Does this home have a radio?? Another time couples were asked how many years they had been married. No jokisg. this provided answers to some questions for researchers decades later. There will be refreshments served. Visitors and guests are welcome. The Aleutians and Friends of the Central United Methodist Church will host their 50th annual chicken barbecue Friday. July 15. The first was held on a Wednesday in late August with lights strung around the lawn and piped music for the diners' pleasure. Sliced toma­ toes were in season. Men of the group barbe­ cued the chicken under the direction of agri­ cultural agent Don Eppleheimer. Women made ’lie coleslaw and potato salad and they Alumnae Iris Tasker and Marian Klein check out the trophy cases in the new school room at the Freight House, which was first opened to the public on Alumni Day June 25. buttered the Paikerhou.sc rolls. Changes have been made over the years, but the quality remains the same or even better since Highs of Indiana do the meal in an enclosed unit which uses only a fraction of the charcoal used in the old days. The Bams Committee will meet for the Ionia Free Fair project Tuesday. July 12. When you come to the fair between July 21 and 30, visit the big lent in the northwest part of the fairgrounds to see the exhibits of bam posters and antique equipment. There will be raffle tickets for a pastoral painting each day. Lakewood UMC held a free community breakfast last Sunday in tents on the depot lawn. Sebewa Baptist held its traditional patriotic Sunday service at the village park with honors for local law enforcement officials and other dignitaries. Central UMC held its service on the church lawn. The praise band Fret Not provided music. Ashley Barcroft was recognized with a gift from the other band members in appreci­ ation for her keyboard work ever since the group organized. This was her last appearance with them. Amanda Wells was soloist. Sharon Goodemoot was worship leader. Pastor Don Ferris brought the message. Communion was served, as is the custom on the first Sunday of each month. The weather was perfect for Art in the Park last Saturday. The new sidewalk on the west side was a help and so was the wider path that runs diagonally across the park. There was an increase in the amount of actual art work this year. Some years there has been about 95 per­ cent crafts. This year, with the new walk, some vendors could set their tents between the walk and Fourth Avenue so they were shaded all day. first by the trees and then by their own tents. There seemed to be an increase in the number of vendors outside the park on nearby lawns. The Lake Odessa Fair ended with a big Wayne Jackson of Wyoming. Janis Kenyon of Portland and Lois (Durkee) Jackson enjoy the displays at the Freight House. bang Saturday night, July 2, with the grand finale of fireworks after 10 p.m. Earlier the livestock had been removed from the bams and so had articles from youth and adult exhibits in the Davis building. There was a talent show in the new exhibition building on Fi iday night with bleacher seating available. The emcee was from WBCH radio in Hastings. The grand marshal reception came immedi­ ately after the parade Tuesday night. June 28. with a crowd especially during the first hour. Art and Marcia Raffler greeted their guests after their parade ride on a horse-drawn car­ riage from Hardy Farms at Saranac. Son Fred and wife Debbie (White) of St. Johns were present, along with daughter Jill and husband Mike Booher of Vermontville, as well as other family members. Wives of fair board mem­ bers were hostesses for the reception with attractive, tasty refreshments. Joan Hanson. Fran Morris and Bernie Goodemoot served in that capacity. The Tuesday night parade got under way at 6 p.m. This parade was interrupted twice by railroad traffic. At one point an engine not only came from the west, but it actually stopped on the Fourth Avenue crossing. Before the parade finished, a secund engine with cars followed iL This rarely happens. One of the most unusual entries was a flock of goats decked out with lights on their boms. One unusual entry was a wagonload of ladies from the Red Hal Society, with their purple dresses and red hats. The parade finished with fire engines from many departments in the area, complete with horns and whistles. There were many John Deere entries, as well as some from Moline. Patriotic groups were well represented, along with scout groups. The church calendar published back in December features Zion Lutheran Church on Velte Road for the month of July. The summer photo shows a flag blowing in the breeze. New residents coming to Johnson Street are John and Terri Catt. who have lived at Maple City for many years. They will live in the house built by their father. Leroy Catt, and wife Catherine in the early 1960s. The prop­ erty had been owned previously by Charles Dodge and then by Malcolm Tasker with a good garage in place. The Cans lived in the garage after selling their home on Maier Drive at the east end of the lake while they built the new house. Since Leroy’s death, his widow. Elnora (Hazel), has continued to live there. This will keep a Catt family presence on the street ever since Orvin and Bessa bought their family home on the corner of Johnson and Emerson. Great-grandson Roger See LAKE ODESSA, next page Health Line by Scott B. Brasseuij. M.D. Hastings. Michigan 45)058 Telephone: 265) 5)45 24 15) DIZZINESS A number of my older relatives complain of dizziness and now my dad Is complaining about It Is this something that happens when you get old or should I take him In to see a doctor? Earn up to 2.51% APY* with new Premier Checking. Dizziness is one of the most common reasons older adults visit their doctors. A number of conditions that are more common with the elderly cause dizziness and although it may be a problem for the patient it rarely signals a serious, life-threatening condition. The word dizzy is used to describe everything from feeling faint to a feeling of spinning or unsteadiness. Your sense of balance is controlled by signals from your eyes, the muscles and joints and the inner ear. Good balance depends on at least two of these areas working. Vertigo is the sense that you or your surroundings are spinning or moving and is the most common reported symptom of dizziness. Causes of vertigo include inflammation in the inner ear (Labyrinthitis), excessive buildup of fluid in the inner ear (Meniere's disease), tumors of the inner ear (Acoustic neuroma), and sudden changes in the position of your head, migraine headaches, and even rapid changes in motion of your body such as riding a roller coaster. If you experience dizziness, be aware of the possibility of losing your balance, which could lead to falling and injury. Use plenty of lighting if you get up at night, use a cane for stability and avoid caffeine, alcohol and tobacco, which may worsen dizziness symptoms. Avoid driving if you experience frequent dizziness attacks. Your doctor can easily treat a number of conditions that cause dizziness and vertigo but even if no cause is found or if the dizziness persists, prescription drugs and other treatments may make your symptoms more manageable. Certainly, see your doctor if dizziness or vertigo is associated with blurred vision, hearing loss, difficulty with speech, leg or arm weakness, numbness and tingling, rapid or slow heart rates, fainting or a new or changing headache. Scott Brasseur. M.D. is certified by the American Board of internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician for medical advise before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. wwvv sandndgeb^rtk.core. SEE FOR YOURSELF. 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Reported changes are from the previous week. AT&T SBC Communications Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca-Cola DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Mrs. Irene Japhet is pictured with her pupils in front of the King School on Banfield rood near Fine Lake The school closed its doors in 1958 and was annexed to the W.K. Kellogg Consolidated School District. By Joyce Weinbrecht The King School District #1 was located in Section 28 of Johnstown Township on Banfitid Road on the west side of the road. The first King School was a log school built in i 840. The new King School building was a white frame building. It had no belfry - the bell was hung in a frame over the entry way The school had two front doors opening into an entry way. The school was heated by a wood stove, and water was carried from a nearby farm house by the bucket full by older students or the teacher. The King School was located on the King farm, and curriculum of school in the 1860s. Recesses were limes to play games, fox and geese in the winter, anti-I-over, baseball and marbles in the warmer weather. Teachers boarded with school families in the early days before the automobile made Jason Carr Former J-Ad writer hired at Billings paper Jason Carr, former J-Ad Graphics reporter and a 1991 Hastings High School graduate, has taken a new job with the news staff at the Billings Gazette in Billings. Mont. Carr, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen D Carr of Hastings, worked for the Reminder and Banner in 1996 and 1997 after graduating from Western Michigan University. He cov­ ered the police and court beats and did some political reporting. He left J-Ad Graphics in 1997 to take a staff writer's post at the Grand Haven Tribune and after that moved on to become weekctid editor al the Midland Daily News. He look his job in Montana this past spring, where he is responsible mostly for coverage of news in Wyoming. All of the newspapers he has worked with since leaving Hastings have been dailies. Carr was a member of the Hastings High School Quiz Bowl team and he was state run­ ner-up in the Michigan Citizen Bee contest. teacher’s travel to work easier. Field trips to the woods in nearby woodlands taught the students about their natural world, as they studied plants and animals. Family names heard at the King School over the years included: King. Vedder, Smith, Iden, York. Bowman, Roberts, Gregory, Reynolds, Doty, Coleman. Willison. Wilkes, Fisher. Jones. Stanley. Brininstool. Brown. Budd. Wills, Dunn, Reed, Halbert. Burrow. Harrison and Miller, along with many others. The King School District #1 was consoli­ dated with the Gull Lake School system in the early 1960’s. King School District *1 Johnstown Township, Barry County 1908- 1909 Iva Willison 1909- 1910 Ina Willison 1910- 1911 Nellie M. Prescott 1911- 1912 Nellie M. Prescott 1912- 1913 Ethel L. Luce 1913- 1914 Elia Durham 1914- 1915 Sadie Dowding 1915- 1916 Laurence Fuhr 1916- 1917 Bessie Shannon 1917- 1918 Isabelle Ryan 1918- 1919 1919- 1920 Mabie Martin 1920- 1921 Mabie Martin 1921- 1922 Mabie Martin 1922- 1923 Leah Stiles 1923- 1924 Leah Stiles 1924- 1925 Leah Weston 1925- 1926 Mabel Woodman 1926- 1927 Mabel Woodman 1927- 1928 Mabel Woodman 1928- 1929 Mabel Keller 1929- 1930 Doris Laubaugh 1930- 1931 Doris Laubaugh 1931- 1932 Doris Laubaugh 11 students. 1932- 1933 Sin h Cook 1933- 1934 Gladys Wallen 13 students 1934- 1935 Pauline Bellinger 1935- 1936 Pauline Bellinger 1936- 1937 Ethel Prentice 1937- 1938 Margaret Greer 1938- 1939 Margaret Greer 1939- 1940 Lillian Leinaar 1940- 1941 Lillian Leinaar Exxon-Mobil Family Dotar First Financial Bancorp Ford Motor Co. General Motors IBM JCPenney Johnson & Johnson Kellogg s Company McDonald's Pfizer he. Semco Energy Sears Holding Spartan Motors TCF Financial Wai Mart +.41 -.51 *1.55 -122 -.17 -27 -.85 +.09 -.18 +.08 +.55 +137 Gold Silver Dow Jon s Average Volume on NYSE $423.75 $6 86 10,371 X 1.3B •$1220 -S 21 -33.83 +100M 1941- 1942 Transported to Kellogg Ag 10 students 1942- 1943 Lillian Leinaar 9 students 1943- 1944 Lillian Leinaar 1944- 1945 Lillian Leinaar 28 students 1945- 1946 Eleanor Frey 1946- 1947 Eleanor Frey 1947- 1948 Florence Artlip 1948- 1949 Joyce Billington 1949- 1950 Irene Japhet 1950- 1951 Irene Japhet 1951- 1952 Irene Japhet 1952- 1953 Irene Japhet 1953- 1954 Irene J-phct 1954- 1^55 Irene Japhet 1955- 1956 Irene Japhet 1956- 1957 Irene Japhet 1957- 1958 Irene Japhet King School District #1 - Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant Removes - Fine scratches,road grime A oxidation - Sate for charcoal finishes HASTINGS DETAIL 1510 STM SCHOOL K). Apparently. Ray Fosburg of Kalamazoo, son Drew Bolliger of Gun Lake and granddaughters Rose and Lilly Bolliger were berry picking on the Fourth of July when Lilly spotted the dog. which she at first thought might be dead. However, when she touched him, he moved his leg. The family immediately found his dog tags, got him some much needed water and later proceeded la cany him out of the devil's Soupbowl because he was loo weak and dehydrated to walk out on his own. Jerri Wisner, who works at Pennock Hospital, said she was astonished by the caring attitude of the rescuers. Noting they themselves do not have a dog. she said, “Usually, it’s dog lovers who go above and beyond the call of duty to save them. I really can't express enough thanks for what they did. This restores my hope and faith and humanity.’’ She added that Fosburg, Bolliger and the latter’s two daughters refused any kind of reward for their deeds. Shem apparently survived the 11-day ordeal by eating berries and drinking water from the ponds. He is now recuper­ ating nicely back at his home with the Wisners and three children, one a high school graduate, one a college graduate and the other a high school sophomore. , 1931-32-33-34 - Agnes Dickson, Carl Bowman. 1.A. Hammond. 1934-35-36-37 - Agnes Dickson, Carl Bowman, Cecil A. Strickland. 1937-38 - Agnes Dickson. Orv Dunn. Cecil A. Strickland. 1939-40 - Agnes Dickson 41-42 yr., Orv Dunn, Orin Johnson. 1941-42-43 - Agnes Dickson, Helen Rozell, Orin Johnson. 1943 - Agnes Dickson 44 yr.. Helen Rozell, David Miller 44 yr. 1945 ■ Agnes Dickson. Foster Stults. David Miller. 1946-47 - Mrs. Alma Stults, Ruth Lenz, David Miller. 1948-49 - Agnes Dixon 49-50. Luther Lentz 49-50-51, David Miller 48-49, Arthur Haas 49-50-51, Dorothy Couch 50-51. 1951-52-53-54 - Luther Lenz, Dortha Couch, Arthur Haas. 1954-55-56 - Luther Lenz, Nancy Ling. Arthur Haas. 1956-57-58 - Luther Lenz. John Banfield, Arthur Haas. SEO.'jO OFT COMPLETE HTEOOR t EXTERIOR __ *24 *40 -21 *02 -.47 -.62 *.03 +1.05 *64 +51 19.X 24.10 45 95 15.16 42.40 40.10 44.64 6014 27.13 19.16 10.40 34.77 74.79 54.05 65.85 44.58 27.97 27.05 5.99 153.86 11.03 26.61 49.® hope of finding their lost Springer male when their telephone answering machine had several messages Monday telling them the good news that 11-year-old “Shem" had been found. Jerri said a couple of things make the story extraordinary — the fact Shem had been lost for 11 days and a family of good Samaritans went above and beyond what was needed to make it a successful res­ cue. The saga began on June 21 when the Wisner family went hiking in the Yankee Springs recreation area and Shem was let loose from his leash. Somehow- the dog escaped from the family's sight and they were unable to locate him. Adding to the difficulty was that Shem. advancing in age. is hard of hearing. "We spent at least 30 leg hours (in the next few days) looking for him. whistling and tracking, but there was no response." Jeri explained. “We put up posters all over the area and we ran advertisements for a lost dog in the Banner and Reminder and had quite a few calls, but they weren't Shem. We had gotten to the point where we had given up hope." But on the Fourth of July the family was notified by a series of calls left on an answering machine that a Springer matching Shem’s description had been found inside the legendary Devil’s Workin’ on the Fourth of July While other area teenage.s were relaxing at the lake or getting ready for Independence Day holidays, the cast members of the Summer Youth Theatre pro­ duction of "The Mouse that Roaref .-•ere hard at work Monday, July 4, learning their lines. The performances will be at 7 p.m July 22 and 23 and at 2 p.m July 24 at Central Auditonum in Hastings. Call 945-2C02 for more information. Pictured (from left) are Mitch Singleton. 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Ju»y 7, 2005 - Page 9 LAKE ODESSA, contim jinnies me depressed. 1 bought them a nice wedding gift, but my son is the only one who responds. How can I get through to my newest daugh­ ter-in-law? - Can't Understand It in Wheaton. Ill. Dear Wheaton: It's possible your new daughter-in-law is terribly shy. Shy people can come across as snooty or rude, but she may be so intimidated by you that it is easier for her to avoid all forms of communication. You need to discuss this with your son. Ask him what you can do to warm things up between you. Whatever happens, keep trying. Mom. Airing on 'Airhead' Middleville RV rules approved MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Intolerable incest Dear Annie: I am a 47-ycar-old woman, married almost 30 years, and I have two grown sons. For the past 10 years, I have been having an affair with my 27-year-old nephew. "Steven." It began shortly after the death of my father. In the beginning, it was a matter of seeing similarities between my father and nephew, and I was drawn to that. Now. I real­ ize that I am in love with Steven. I also have been sending money regularly to Steven because he's had some legal problems, and I am hoping it will help him straighten out his life. My husband has no idea this has been going on. I care deeply for my husband, but I am in love with my nephew and dream of running away with him. I have tried counseling, but it just doesn't seem to be working. I guess that's because part of me doesn't want things to change. I don't want to give up what I have with Steven, but if I tell my husband, he'll divorce me. and I don't want that, either. Please, please help. - Aunt in Agony­ Dear Aunt: Unless you truly want to get out of this mess, no counseling is going to help. You MUST break it off with Steven NOW. A sexual relationship between aunt and nephew is considered incest. Not only that, if you started this mess when he was only 17. you may be guilty of statutory rape as well. You are risking your marriage and could estrange the entire family. Steven is probably the same age as your sons, and their resentment will be enormous. There is the additional unpleasant possibility that Steven is stringing you along because you are providing him with money. We know having a fling with a 27-year-old must make you feel young. Nonetheless, you are being unfair to your family, and also to Steven. You arc preventing him from finding someone more appropriate and available. So far, you have been selfish and immature, but you need to find the strength to tell him it's over before your world comes crashing down around your ears. Don't do display Dear Annie: My husband will be retiring soon, and his staff recently threw a party for him. As a gift, they presented him with an enormous piece of artwork meant to be dis­ played outside. Neither of us likes it. It is def­ initely not our taste. The problem is that my husband insists on displaying the piece, because he feels guilty about the cost and doesn't want to offend his staff. He accep’ed the gift graciously and has thanked everyone for iL Is he obligated to use it? We have had several intense arguments about this. - Desperate in Pennsylvania Dear Desperate: No one is obligated to use a gift. The recipient can do whatever he likes with it, as long as fic properly thanks the givers. Perhaps when your husband actually retires and no longer sees his staff on a regu­ lar basis, he will feel more comfortable about donating the piece to a museum or a charity. Until then, move the artwork into the back­ yard, and allow him to deal with it as he chooses. Lecture on Latin Dear Annie: You recently printed a letter from Mr. Jack Custer, who thoughtfully alert­ ed you to the error of another reader who had written the phrase "caveat lector, sapeat lec­ tor." Mr. Custer's correction, "sapiat lector." though erudite, was only partially correct. He erred in stating that "sapio" is a third conju­ gation verb. It is. in fact, a third conjugation "-io" stem verb. While we Latin students were thrilled to see someone who cared about Latin grammar, we were distressed that he would shortchange the Latin language so. Please excuse our picayune pedantry. Thank you. and we love your column. - Several Vermont High School Latin Students Dear Students: You have no idea what a kick we get out of these arcane intellectual arguments. Our Latin expertise begins and end> with "E Piuribus Unum." We'll let you know if any other scholars weigh in. Distant daughter Dear Annie: I have raised four sons, most­ ly by myself. My youngest son ran away from college to pursue his drcams, fell in love with a girl, and married her a year ago. I always have welcomed my sons' signifi­ cant others, but this one has me perplexed. When they first began dating. I flew out to meet her and told her how much I approved of her. which I do. I send cards and flowers on her birthday and ask to speak to her when I call, but she rejects me to the point where I am brokenhearted. My son married in a civil ceremony, to which I was not invited, and it just about killed me inside. But this silent treatment has from previous page Catt Jr., wife Sharon and children lived in yet another house on the block for a few years. This summer has brought surprising pub­ licity about Saubec Lake nearby. Likely hav­ ing a new owner at the one resort there makes a difference. Starting at Saddlebag Lake at the cast edge of Woodland Township, a chain of lakes extends across sections 16 and 17 in Sunfield Township. Some of them arc reach­ able only from another lake with no road access. From the published reports, the fish­ ing is good. Have you ever been curious about a nudist camp? Here is your chance to learn more. The Shoppers Guide from Saturday has an ad stating “Come skinny dip in Forest Hills Club-Saranac. Open house for National Node Week, July 9.” The phone is 616-642-9526. The location is south off Riverside Drive, west of Saranac. Chester and Mary Jane Trout were in tow n Saturday for Art in the Park. They chose to eat at the Congregational Church, where lunch was served. Mary' Jane had her young years here, as daughter of Arthur and Edna Klahn. Virgil and Roberta Manley observed their 50th anniversary quietly with their family on Mackinac Island recently. The Woodland branch of Ionia County National Bank has a new office manager. He is David Lane, who will also oversee the Sunfield branch. He has been in the banking industry for five years. Before that he was an Army medic. Search begins for Lakewood superintendent by Helen Mudry Gary Shellenbarger of Big Rapids and Mason Hershiser admire the floor logo of the Lake Odessa Trojans in the room dedicated to Lake Odessa High School. Staff Writer Carl Hartman from the Michigan Association of School Boards met last Thursday night with Lakewood School Board members and a few members of the Lakewood community to discuss and review the superintendent search for the district. The search is necessary in the wake of the retirement this month of Gunnard Johnson. Hartman said he has posted the opening on-line for a nationwide search and has had ten inquires so far. The deadline for applica­ tions is July 29. Hartman hopes to begin ini­ tial interviews the week of Aug. 8, second interviews the week of Aug. 15 and have a new superintendent on site in September. According to Hartman’s survey of the school board members, the board is looking for someone with budget development'man­ agement skills as its first priority followed by personnel management, public relations, contract negotiations, curriculum development/evaluation and contract administration. Most board members thought the candi­ date's professional experience should be as a superintendent or assistant superintendent. Hartman warned that the board will find many candidates who meet the criteria, but not all will “fit” He said a superintendent’s job is 90 per­ cent human relations and joked that the budget issue is easy to manage: “Just say ‘no’.** Board member Pam Christensen said the candidate needs to be child centered. Hartman said, “If the candidate doesn't talk about kids with passion, he (or she) is not a good fit for you.” Sunfield resident Rosie Best said, “The candidate has to regain the sense of trust. That’s the biggest issue.” Hartman encouraged the Lakewood citi­ zens to become involved in the selection process. Comments can be sent to Hartman at Michigan Association of School Boards Superintendent Search Services, 1001 Centennial Way Suite 400, Lansing MI 48917 or FAX 517-327-0774. Dear Annie: I’d like to respond to the letter by Patricia Johns nance requirements. from "Airhead's Dad," whose pre-teen daugh­ Staff Writer During the meeting that followed the pub­ ter. "Angel," is forgetful. Rules governing recreational vehicle park­ lic hearing, the council voted to approve the I am the husband of a 68-year-old "pre-sening in the village of Middleville were changes to get the definition section in the ior" who is constantly losing her glasses approved Tuesday night. June 28. ordinance. Myers then asked the village attor­ because she wears them only to read, forgets During a 40-minute public hearing, about ney to review the ordinance to see if motor where she puls them down, and refuses to 20 Middleville Village residents questioned homes could be included in the restriction develop any system for keeping track of them the faimes of the proposed amendments to the from parking in the driveway. except ask me to help her search. She has village zoning ordinance regulating the park­ In other business members of council took umpteen other similar foibles that drive me ing of recreational vehicles and equipment in the opportunity for a close up look at the new up the wall, but you know what? I love her residential areas. earth mover the village purchased. because she is sweet and kind. Village President Lon Myers reminded the Village Attorney Jennifer Schans-Carter I think "Airhead's Dad" might be part of audience that “all live in the village together” notified that she will need to issue a legal the problem. His daughter doesn't sound so and that “it is a difficult job to balance the complaint to Speedway, since it has not bad to me. and maybe she needs a bit more conflicting needs of residents." responded to letters on site plan violations on love and understanding and less "guidance." Some residents said they were concerned it its driveway entrances. All kids rebel in one way or another, and was not fair to exclude “motor homes" from Problems with traffic leaving Bradford maybe site is rebelling against a father who is, the restrictions of being parked in driveways White at shift changes were referred to Sgt. perhaps, a bit too organized. It explains why Myers noted that the ordinance has been on Tony Stein. iSe next meeting of the Village of girls who were absolute slobs when they lived the books since 1977. at home become compulsive housekeepers He encouraged those who have a hardship Middleville Council will be at 7 p.m. when they marry. with narrow lots or on a comer to apply to the Tuesday, July 12, Go figure. -- F.L. Zoning Board of Appeals for relief from ordi­ Dear F.L.: While it is possible Angel is rebelling against a father who expects too much organization, it didn't sound like that to us. Here's more: Dear Annie: The letter from "Airhead's Dad" sent me off the edge. I'm 13 and often forget things. Being scatterbrained is not a physiological problem, it's simply being human. It is conde­ scending to make a problem out of something normal. As he said. Angel is "smart, caring, friendly and witty.' Should we not focus on those things rather than this diminutive quirk? She doesn’t Pennock Village, an independent-living retirementfacility in Hastings, invites you to join them need medical treatment. Nor does she need io be constantly for a day devoted to seniors. Tour Pennock Village, get important health information and learn reminded that there's something how to stay fit and healthy when you ’re over 55! wrong with her when there isn't. -- Madison. Wis. Dear Annie: You were right to suggest that Angel be checked by a pediatrician, but I think you were too subtle. Angel's behav­ ior i« typical of Attention Deficit in females. For kids with other skills and strengths, it's hard to notice ADD until organizational demands get more complex ~ right around the pre-teen years. Most girls are undiagnosed. If folks label her an "airhead" or she begins to think she is stu­ pid, permanent damage will be done. And it will get worse as A Chance to Win One of school gets more organizational­ 13 Gift Certificates for a ly and academically demanding. Free Massage! Please advise Dad to do some reading on ADD. and check with a knowledgeable pediatrician or specialist. We were told our daughter was irresponsible, lazy and "deliberately oppositional." She is now on the dean's list at a Energize with Exercise top liberal arts college. But it Amy Leatherman, Pennock wouldn't have happened without the ADD diagnosis. - Been Health & Wellness Center Manager There SENIOR SATURDAY! at Pennock Hospital Conference Center 1005 W. 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In Affiliation With Pennock HEALTH (^SERVICES Call to register— (269) 945-5871 00671950 �Page 10 - Thursday, July 7. 2005 - The Hastings Banner HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE, BARRY COUN­ TY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that upon motion of the Township Board of the Township of Hope, the Township Board proposes to undertake an aquatic plant oxrtrol project to WaH Lake m Hope Township and to create a special assessment district for the recovery of the costs thereof by special assess­ ment against the properties bene fitted therein. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the District within which the above-mentioned improve­ ments are proposed to be made and within which the cos: thereof is proposed to be assessed is more particularly described as follows: The properties indicated by parcel numbers: 007-028-015-30 007-029-001-00 007-029-003-00 007-029-004-00 007-02^-005-00 0074)334522-10 00745604X514X5 0074)60450'4X5 00745604)0.4)0 007456045054X5 007-029-005-50 007-029-006-00 007-029-007-00 00745604X554X5 0074)604)074)0 0074)6045064)0 0074)60450900 007-0600104X5 0074)60011-00 007-060012-00 00706001300 00706001400 00706001500 00708001600 00708001700 00706001600 00708001900 00706002000 00706002005 00706002100 00706002200 00706002300 00708002400 00706002500 0070604)2800 007-0600274X5 007-11000100 007-110002-00 007-11000300 007-11000400 007-11000500 007-11000700 007-1100084X5 00-'1000900 007-11001000 007-11001100 007-11001200 007-029-006-00 007-029-00900 007-0294)104X5 007-0294)114)0 0074094)11-10 007-029012-00 007-0294)144)0 0074094)14-60 007-0294)14-60 0074094)14-70 0074094)15450 0074094)164)0 007-0294518-10 007-029-022-TO 007409402-7 J 0074529022-75 0074)324)014)0 007-032-001-10 307-032-005-00 0074)32-005-20 0074)324)064)0 0074)324X574)0 007-032450900 007-0324)104)0 0074532-011-00 007-0324)124)0 0074)324)13450 00745324514-00 0074)324)17-00 0074)324)1900 0074)324521450 007-032-022-00 0074)324)23-00 007-032-024-00 007-11001300 007-11001400 007-25000600 007-25300700 007-12000100 007-12000200 007-12000300 007-12000400 007-120004-50 007-12000500 007-12000800 007-12000700 007-12000800 007-12000900 007-12001000 007-12001010 007-12001100 007-12001200 007-12001300 007-12001400 007-12001500 007-12001600 007-12001700 007-12001800 007-12001900 007-1204)2000 007-12002100 007-12002200 007-1200234X5 007-12002^00 007-12002500 007-12002600 007-12002700 007-12002800 007-1200324X5 007-2530084X5 007-2504)09-00 007-25001800 0C7-2? 0-011-00 007-25001200 007-12004000 007-12004100 007-12004200 007-25001300 007-2500144)0 007-21001500 007-2!0-01600 007-2:001700 007-2-001800 007-25001900 007-2X502000 007-25002100 007-2504)2200 007-2504244X5 007-25802500 007-25002600 007-258027-00 007-25002800 007-2504X2900 007-2504)304)0 007-25003100 007-2504X32-00 007-25003300 007-25003400 007-25003500 007-25003800 007-2504X3700 00743303800 007-25004000 007-250-041-00 007-2584)4200 007-1704X5101 007-5'704)02450 007-27800300 007-270-005-00 007-27000700 007-27000800 0074'7000900 007-27000900 007-27001000 007-27006700 007-270-070-00 007-27807500 007-27806800 007-27809100 007-27009600 007-27809800 C07-270-101-00 OO7-27O-1O34X5 007-278-10500 007-270-10800 007-34000100 007-34000200 007-34000400 007-34000500 007-34000600 007-34000700 007-34000800 007-34300900 00’-34u 0104X5 DO7-340-0114X5 007-34001200 007-340 013-00 007-34001400 007-34001500 007-3404)164X5 007-34001700 007-340017-27 007-34001800 007-34001900 007-3404)2000 007-34003100 007-34002200 007-34002300 007-34002400 007-34042254X5 007-34002600 007-34002860 007-34002700 007-340027-60 007-34002800 007-34002900 007-34003000 007-12004700 007-1204)4800 007-12005000 007-12005100 007-12005400 007-12006500 007-25000100 007-25000200 007-27001100 00745334)154)0 007-11001500 007-11001600 007-11001700 007-11001800 007-11001900 007-1104X2000 007-11002100 007-1104)2200 007-11002300 007-11002400 007-11002500 007-1104)2800 007-1204)434)0 0074700184X5 0074700614X5 007-36000400 007-36000500 007-36000800 007-3604X5700 007-36000800 007-36001000 007-0334)164)0 007-11002700 007-25000300 0074704)62-00 007-36001300 007-0334)204)0 007-11002800 007-25000400 00747006300 007-36001400 007453345224X) 007-11002900 007-25000500 007-07808600 007-36001500 0074)32-0254)0 007-032-0264)0 007-03245274X5 007-032-0264)0 007-03245304X5 007-0324530-50 007-0324)314X5 0074)334)014)0 307-0334)01-50 0074)3345024)0 007-12004400 007-12004500 007-12004800 Marti D. Christensen, AAMS 421W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastlncs, Ml 49058 (269) 9453553 or M free (800) 288-5220 A . ...H - - , , - |.| www.VvWMU|UIIVl.Cwri 007-1104)304)0 D07-1104J31-C0 007-12003300 007-12003400 007-12003800 007-12003700 007-1204)3800 J Stocks J Bonds J Mutual Funds J IRAs jCDs 007-27001000 007-27001200 007-27001300 0074'7001400 0074700154)0 0074’700164)0 007-34003100 007-36800100 007-36000200 007-36000300 S| 007-36001600 007-36001700 007-36001800 007-36001900 007-38002000 Edward Jones Mermow S«PC 007-3880214X5 007-36002200 007-360-023-00 007-36002400 00706002500 007-36002800 007-36002700 007-36002800 007-36002900 007-36003000 007-36003200 007-36803300 007-36803600 007-36803700 007-36003600 007-3604)3900 007-3684)4100 007-38804200 007-3680434X5 007-36804400 007-36804500 007-36804600 007-36004700 007-36804800 007-3604)4900 007-36005000 007-36005100 -36005200 00 <*-3604)534)0 007-3604)544)0 007-36005500 007-3600564X5 007-36005700 007-36005800 007-36005900 007-36006000 007-3600014X5 007-36008200 007-36006300 007-36006400 007-36006500 007-36006800 007-36006700 007-36006800 007-36006900 •X57-36007000 007-36007100 007-36007200 See map PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans showing the improvements and locations thereof together with an estimate of the cost of the project in the amount of $144,300.00. has placed the same on file with the Township Clerk and has passed a Resolution tentatively declaring Its intention to undertake such project and to create the afore-described special assessment district. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the plans, cost estimate and special assessment district may be exammed at the Office of the Township Clerk from the date of this Notice until and including the date of the public hearing thereon and may further be examined at such pubke hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act 162 of the Pubic Acts of 1962. as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing In the special assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that wi owner or party In interest, or Ns or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her appearance or protest by letter and Ns or her personal appearance shall not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that In Ox ewnt that written objections to the project are Ned with the Township Board at or before the hearing described herein, signed by the record owners ol land constr uting more than twenty |20%) percent of the total area within the hereinbefore described propoeed special assessment dntnet. the prefect lo be funded by that speoalassesament district can­ not be instituted unless a va*d petition has bean or is Ned with the Township Board wgned by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty (50%) percent of the total land area In that apodal assessment district as finally established by the Tcwnship Board. PLFASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a put* hearing upon such plans, apodal assessment dra­ ma and estimate ol costs will be held al the Hcpe Townehlp Hal Bl M63 South M-43 Highway. Hasar gs. Michigan, oommandng al 700 p m on .hjty 12. 2005. At such hearing, the Board will consider any written objections lo any ol the foregoing matters which might be Nod with the Board storpriorlolhelimeolthe hearing as wait as any revisions, cortactions, amendments, or changes to the plans, estimate ol costs, or to the siorementionod proposed Special Assessment district Al interested persons are invited to be present and express their views al the pubhc hearing Hope Township wi« provide necessa.-/ reasonaolo auxiliary aids and services, such as signers lor the hearing impaired and audio tapas ol printed material being considered al the hearing, to individ­ uals with disabilities at the hearing upon lour (4) days notice to the Hope Township Cleric Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Townehlp Clerk Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk HOPE TOWNSHIP 5-163 S. M-43 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 (289) 948-2464 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent s Estate FILE NO. 2005-24302-DE Estate of Lyle H. Booth. Date of birth: 06/10/1928. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Lyle H. Booth, who lived at 14294 Kellogg Road. Hickory Comers. Ml 49060. Michigan died 03/20/2005. Creditors ol the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be \xever barred unless presented to Gary Booth, named personal representative or proposed personal representa­ tive, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street. Hastings, Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 06/13/2005 Timothy L. Tromp P41571 501 West State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 948-9400 Gary Booth 4145 Orchard Drive Delton. Ml 49046 (269)623-8015 FORECLOSURE NOTICE TNs firm is a debt col­ lector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number fisted below MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a certain mortgage made by. Darin Phillips and Danielle Phillips. Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. solely as nominee for Crevecor Mortgage Ina. a Missouri corporation Mortgagee, dated June 3, 2004 and recorded June 14. 2004 in Instrument • 1129285 Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Ninety-Three Dollars and Twelve Cents ($147,593.12) including interest 8.04% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in sue* case made and provided, notice is hereby given mat said mortgage wW be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry Coun'y Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday, July 21,2005 Said premises are situat­ ed in CHy of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lol 1. Supervisor Chaaeo Addition to the city of Hastings. as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats. Page 1. Barry County Records. Except the Easterly part thereof beginning at the Southeast comer of said Lol 1; thence South 71 degrees 45 minutes West 40 feet; thence North 18 degrees 45 minutes West 151.15 feet; thence North 89 degrees 30 rnmutes East 86 35 feet lo the Northeast 1/4 of said Lot 1; thence South 00 degrees 20 minutes West 132 feet to the point of beginning Also Lots 843. 844. 845. 846 and 847 of the City (formerly Village) of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan according to the recorded plat thereof. Except com­ mencing at the Northwest comer of Lol 937 of the City (formerly Village) of Hastings; thence North 66 feet; thence East 5 28 feet for the piece of begin­ ning; thence North 264 feet; thence East 7722 feet to the West line of Market Street; thence South 264 feet on the West bne of Market Street to the North line of Green Street; thence West 7722 feet to the point of beginning of said excepted parcel. Commonly known as 617 West Green. Hastings Mi 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 nvmi>s from the date of such safe, unless determineo abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: JUNE 17, 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. solely as nominee for Crevecor Mortgage Inc. Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd Suite 100 Rochester Hills. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Fife No: 05-35673 ASAP708961 6/23. 6/30. 7/7. 7/14 wmmt STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 2005-24314 DE Estate of NORMA JEAN ELLIS. Date of birth: 09/01/1941 TO ALL CREDITORS. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, NORMA JEAN ELLIS, who lived at 11001 W. PINE LAKE ROAD. DELTON. Michigan died MARCH 12. 2005 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to GERALD R. ELLIS. SR., named personal representative or proposed per­ sonal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 WEST COURT STREET. STE 202. HASTINGS 49058 and the named/propoeed personal represen­ tative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice June 28. 2005 JUANITAS. KASE F33491 590 WEST CENTRE AVENUE PORTAGE. Ml 49024 (269) 324-3106 GERALD R. ELLIS. SR. 11001 W PINE LAKE ROAD DELTON. Ml 49046 (269) 664-4166 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN Pi ’R CHASERS: This safe may be rescinded by the foreclvJng mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed sofeiy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Raymond Ingersoll, a single man. original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for tender, Mortgagee, dated April 2.2004 and recorded on April 2. 2004 in instrument 1124894, in Birry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-One And 04/100 Dollars ($90.681.04). including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute tn such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on July 21.2005 Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, Mid are described as: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 4. Town 3 North, Range 8 West. Distant South 00 degrees 55 minutes 00 sec­ onds West 231.0 feet from the North 1/4 post there­ of; thence South 89 degrees 00 minutes 00 sec­ onds East 368.94 feel parallel with the North line of Section 4, to the centerline of Coats Grove Road; thence Southwesterly 892.44 feet along said cen­ terline and arc of curve to the left with radius of 1011.10 feet, and chord which bears South 26 degrees 12 minutes 09 seconds West 863.75 feet; thence North 00 degrees 55 minute 00 seconds East 781.53 feet along said North and South 1/4 of Section 4 to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: June 23. 2005 For more information, please call: FC X 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #058961F0) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY MFORMA■DON OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Michael W. Thompson and Deborah L. Thompson, husband and wife. Mortgagors, to TMS Mortgage Inc., dba The Money Store. Mortgagee, dated the 18th day of October. 1996 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 25th day of October. 1996 m Liber 676 of Barry County Records, page 502. said Mortgage having been assigned to Citibank. N.A. as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 31. 2005 Wachovia Loan Trust 2005-SD1 AssetBacked Certificates. Series 2005 SD1 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of Seventy Six Thousand Throe Hundred Eighty Three & 21/100. (V 6,383.21). and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mort­ gage or any pert thereof. Now. tterefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided. notice is hereby given that on the 4th day of Auguk, 2005 at 1:00 o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage wW be foreclosed by ■ sate at public auction, to foe highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings. Ml (that befog the building where foe Ci.-curt Court for foe County of Barry is held), of foe premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as atoresaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon s* 9.3500% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by foe undersigned, necessary to protect Its interest to foe premises Which said premises are described as follows: AH foal curtain piece or parcel of land situated in the City of Hastings. County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as fotows. to wit: The West 76 feet of Lot 31 and foe East 10 feet of Lot 32. Koley's Addition No. 1. as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 94. Barry County. Michigan. During the six (6) months immediately fol­ lowing foe sate, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. foe property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 7/7/2005 Citibank. No as Trustee under Poobng and Servk-'rg Agreement dated as of March 31. 2005 Wachovia Loan Trust 2005-SD1 AssetBacked Certificates. Series 2005 SD1 Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. PC. Jonathan L Engmarf (P56364) Attorney for Citibank. No. as Trustee under Pooling ar-d Servicing Agreement dated as of March 31. 2005 Wachovia Loan Trust 2005-SD1 Asset-Backed Certificates. Senes 2005 SD1 888 W Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 248-362­ 2600 ASAP711086 7/7. 7/14, 7/21. 7/28 owhws STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate RLE NO. 2005-24328-DE Estate of Susan A. Nolan. Date of birth: 2H7/1967. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Susan A. Nolan, who lived at 3952 England Drive. Shelbyville. Michigan died 3/28/2005 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against foe estate wiH be forever barred unless presented to Patrick J. Nolan, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court al 220 W. Court St . Suite 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 and foe named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. June 29. 2005 Christopher M. Brown P55263 Bridgewater Place, P O Box 352 Grand Rap-±J. Ml 49501-0352 (616) 336-6000 Patrick J Nolan 3952 England Drive Shelbyville. Ml 49344 PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES, P C.. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Defeufl has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: BEVERLY WALL, a manted woman to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Ina. fMERS”) sofeiy as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns. FIRST CONSOLIDATED MORTGAGE COMPANY. Mortgagee, dated September 15.2003. and recorded on October 30. 2003, in Instrument No. 1116646. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at foe date hereof foe sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY AND 61/100 DOLLARS ($130,130 61). including interest at 7.50% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute tn such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at oubiic vendue, at foe Barry County Courthouse tn Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock p.m.. on. July 21. ?C05, Said Premises are situated in Township of Cartton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/ 4 of Section 20. Town 4 North, Rango 8 West, described as: Commencing at foe North 1/ 4 post of said Section 20. thence East on North Section Line 334 teeL thence South 210 feet, thence West 334 feet, thence North 210 feet to the place of beginning The Redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned to accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be » days from the date of such sate Dated June 20, 2005 Mortgage Electron® Registration Systems. Ina, CMERS-) solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's succes­ sors and assigns, FIRST CONSOLIDATED MORTGAGE COMPANY. Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield. Michigan 48075 oMm Notice Of N THIS FIRM IS A ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATKX WE OBTAIN W!LL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon mode to foe conditions ot a mortgage made by Dennis J Gould and Lucinda Gould, husband and wife, origr nal mortgagor(s), to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a Caktomia Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 23.1999. and recorded on August 27. 1999 to instrument 1034593, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Mortgage Registration Systems Inc., its successors and assigns, as nominee for First Union National Bank. Trustee under foe Trustee Agreement dated May 1. 2000 relating toAmortizing Residence) Collateral Trust Mortgage Pass­ Through Certificates Senes 2OOO BC2 as assignee by an assignment, m Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thf»*'s*nd Nine Hundred Forty ‘eight And 22/100 Delia's <«32.948.22), including interest st 10% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute in suah case made anrt pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foredoeed by a sate of foe mortgaged premieea. or some part of them, at pubfc vendue, at foe Barry County Courthouse to Hastings st 1 DO PM. on July 28. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as; The East 1/2 of foe South 12 Acres of the East 57 Acres of foe Southeast 1/4 of Section 31. Town 2 North. Range 8 West. More particuiarty described as: Beginning at foe Southeast Comer, •hence West 440 feet, thence North from foe center of foe roed 675 feet, thence East 400 feet, thence South to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of su'to sate. Dated: June 3u. 2005 For more informal)© % otease csH: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Option One Mortgcno Corporation, a CaHfomia Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-582.1 Fite S059792F01 o*4”® Case No. 04-16GCH CIRCUIT COURT SALE TMs flrm Is a debt collector ettemptiig to cofted a debt. Any Information obtainsc' wtt! bo used for that purpoos. tn pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the Circuit Court for the County of Barry. StaU ol Michigan, made and entered on foe 19th day May, A.D., 2005. to a certain cause therein pending, wherein UNION PLANTERS BANK. National Association, was foe Ptamtrfl. and MATTHEW WEI­ DMAN and SALLEE WEIDMAN, were the Defendants. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I shaB sell at public auction to foe highest bidder, at foe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan (that being the buiidfog where foe Circuit Court for Barry County is held), on foe llfo day of AUGUST. A.D.. 2005 st 1D0 o'clock to foe forenoon, local Timo, the foBowtog described property. To-Wtt: AH that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the City of Middtevifie. County of Barry and State of Michigan, described as follows. . Property tn the City of Middtevilte. County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as: Lot 39. Old Fa.m Village No. 2. According to foe recorded plat thereof to Uber 6 of Plats, on Pago 34. Commonly known as: 1244 Quail Run. Middtevrite. Michigan This property may be redeemed during foe six (6) months foltowing the sate. Dated: June 23. 2005 STEPHEN DEBOER. Sheriff ROBERT A. TREMAIN A ASSOCIATES. PC. By: Ronald Glaser. P46986 Attorneys lor Plaintiff 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Btontogham. Ml 48009-6616 (248) 540-7701 (6-23)(8M) ommni �The Hastings Banner - Thursday July 7. 2005 Page 11 LEGAL nOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Wayne L Hoffman and Michelle Hoffman, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., mortgagee, dated July 22.2004 and recorded August 4.2004 in Instrument Number 1131935. Barry County Records. There is claimed lo be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Thirty-One Thousand Forty-Four and 45/100 Dollars ($131,044.45) including interest at the rate of 8.40% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State *M Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage vill be lore dosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises. or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1X p.m. on July 14.2005. The premises are located in the Township ol Assyria. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: comn«nang at the northeast comer of the south 1/2 of the southeast 1/4 rf the northwest 1. M st section 30. town 1 north. :ange 7 west; thence west along the north line of the south 1/2 of the southeast 1/4 of the northwest 1/4 of said sec­ tton X. a distance of 508 feet: thence south paral­ lel with the north and south 1/4 line of said section, a distance of 400 feet; thence east parallel with said north line of the south 1/4 of the southeast 1/4 of the northwest 1/4, a distance of 359.5 feet to the cen­ terline of the north avenue and the true place of beginning ; thence west parallel with said north line of the south 1/2 of the southeast 1/4 of the north­ wet? W 359.5 feet; thence south parallel with said north and south 1/4 line, 130 feet; thence east para«el with said north line of the south 1/2 of the southeast 1/4 of the northwest 1/4 to the centerline of said north avenue; thence northeasterly along said centerline to the true piece of beginning. parcel 2: commencing at the northeast comer of the south 1/2 of the southeast 1/4 of the northwest 1/4 of section 30, town 1 north, range 7 west; thence west along the north line of the south 1/2 of the southeast 1/4 of the northwest 1/4 of sard sec­ ton X, a distance of 508 feet; thence south paral­ lel with the north and south 1/4 line of said section, a d.stance of 400 feet, thence east, parallel with said north line of the south 1/2 of the southeast 1/4 of the northwest 1/4, a distance of 359.5 feet to the centerline of north avenue; thence northeasterly atong the centerline of said north avenue to the place of beginning Excepting therefrom: commenc­ ing at the northeast comer of the South 1/2 of the southeast 1/4 of the northwest 1/4 of section X. town 1 north, range 7 west; thence west 278 feet along the north line of said south 1/2 of the south­ east 1/4 of the northwest 1/4; thence south 253.59 foot; thence south 68 degrees 28 minutes X sec­ onds east 189.16 feet to a point on the centerline of North Avenue; thence northeasterly along said cen­ tertoe to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal be X days from the date ol ths sate.. JO all PURCHASERS The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, if any. are Imited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale. Dated: June 16. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 4-*X7-5041 (248) 457-1000 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles Stilwell and Nicole StWweH. husband and wife, to Wells Fargo Bank. N.A.. successor by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc, mortgagee, dated October 26. 2X1 and recorded December 19, 2X1 in instrument Number 1071681. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Sever Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Six and 43/1X Dollars ($107,796.43) Including interest at the rate of 7.50% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notoe Is hereby given that the mortgage win be forectosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1X p.m. on July 21. 2005. The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 66 feet of Lots 102. 1X and 104 of the Crty. formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §6X3241 a. in which case the redemption period shaft be X days from the date of the sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale. Dated: June 23, 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Wells Fargo Bank. N.A.. successor by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc, As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Mt 48007-3041 (248) 457-1 OX Rie No . 326 0199 CORRECTED NOTICE AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORl'ATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Janet Lewis and Ardis Lewis, wife and husband. Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc .. Mortgagee, dated the 24th day of October. 2X3 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barr/ and State of Michigan, on the 12th day of November 2X3 in Instrument No 1117447 of Barr/ County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand One Hundred Eighty Six & 21/1X. ($118,186.21), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage. and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby gi<w> that on the 14th day of July, 2005 at 1:00 o’clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage will be fexerfosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings, Ml (that being the building where the Circu t Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premise*! described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. is aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest there in at 7.37500% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, indud.ng the attorney fees allowed by law. and also rxiy utn or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to pro­ tect its interest in the premises Which said premis­ es are described as fotows: Ail that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Yankee Springs . County of Barry. State of Michigan, and desalted as fotows. to wit: Lot(s) 35 of Willson’s Plat of Turner Lake, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Uber 5 of Plats on Page 19. During the six (6) montfe immediately following the sate, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuar t to MCLA 6X.3241a. the property may be redeemed dunng X days immediately following the sale Dated 6/16/2X5 MERS Mortgagee FAB­ RIZIO 4 BROOK. P.C Jonathan L Engman (P56364) Attorney for MERS 888 W. Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 248-362-26X ASAP7C8214 06/16. 06/23. 06/30. 07/07 SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by FRANCIS L. GRIMES If AND DEBRA J. GRIMES. HUSBAND AND WIFE to NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE COR­ PORATION, CALIFORNIA. Mortgagee, dated July 25. 2003. and recorded on September 5, 2003, as Instrument No. 112599, Barry County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said mortgage to JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT. DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 1. 2003, AMONG CREDIT-BASED ASSET SERVICING & SECURI­ TIZATION LLC. FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORR. LITTON LOAN SERVICING LP AND JPMORGA’J CHASE BANK. C-BASS MORTGAGE LOAN AS SET-BACKED CERTIFICATES. SERIES 2003-C86, WITHOUT RECOURSE, by an assign­ ment dated August 6. 2X3. and recorded on March 2. 2004. as Instrument No. 1123028. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of three hundred seventy &x thousand eight hundred five and 03/1X Dollars ($376.X5.X), including interest at 6.750% per annum, with adjustable rate rider. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings. Ml. at 1X p.m. on July 21. 2005. Said jxemises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. Barry County. Michigan and are described as: LOT 3. NEAR’S WEST LAKE SHORE PLAT NO. 1. PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SECTION 6. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN UBER 5 OF PLATS. PAGE 81, BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. The ledempton period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned <i accordance with 1948CL 6X 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sate Dated June 23. 2X5 JP MORGAN. CHASE BANK. AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREE­ MENT. DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 1. 2003, AMONG CREDIT-BASED ASSET SERVICING & SECURITIZATION LLC. FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP., LITTON LOAN SERVICING LP (PUB SPEC) Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates PC. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 3X Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For ini Donation Please call. (248) 540-7701 Delton Drinking Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report for 2004 la available at: Southwest Barry Coun ty Sewer A Water Authority 11191 S. M-43 Hwy. Detton, Ml 49046 .... Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed soteiy to the return of the bid emount ten­ dered st sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Benjamin J. Fetterley, en unmarried man and Bethany L Plants, an unmarried woman, ongtnal mortgagor(s), lo Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for tender. Mortgagee, dated February 10, 2004. and recorded on February 13. 2004 in instru­ ment 1122213, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Three And 06/IX Dollars ($134,663.X). including interest at 6.25% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice s hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courtnouse in Hastings at 1X PM. on July 21.2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 44 of Gadder’s Payne Lake Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof recorded in Uber 5 of Plats on Page 72. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months irom the date of such sate, unless determined aban boned in accordance with MCLA 6X3241 a, in which case the period shaB be X days from the date of such sale Dated: June 23, 2005 For more intorr^ton. please cal: FC X 248.593 1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for tender 304X Telegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #054281F03 FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) Detroit Legal News, 1409 Allen Road, Suite B, Troy KI 48083-4003 wayne, uixiona «na Mtacomo counties Phone (248) 577-81X AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINE D WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-81X IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain Michigan made by Timothy J. Crittenden. Pamela Cnttendon, husband and wile of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to Long Beach Mortgage Company dated the 21st day of July. AD 2003, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, ’or the County of Barry and State of Michigan. on the 29th day of July A.0.2003 in Instrument No 11096*1 of Barry Records, which saxi mortgage was thereafter on. to-wit the 25th day of May. A.D. <.X5. assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee tor Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2004­ 1, thru mesne assignments and recorded on June 8. 2005 in the office of Register of Deeds in Instrument No. 11478X tor said County of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and inter­ est, the sum of $143,128.12 (One Hundred Forty Three Thousand. One Hundred Twenty Eight Dollars and Twelve Cents) including interest there on at 9.97% (nine point nine seven) percent per annum And no suit proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. thereof, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice ts hereby given that on, the 11th day of August. A D.. 2005 al 1X o'clock said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sate at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, Barry County, Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which sax’ premises are described as fotows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Yankee Springs in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Lot 13 of Pleasant Valley Estates as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats. Page 13. Barry County Records Commonly known as :12944 Valiev Rd. Tax ID: 08-16-270013-X The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 6X 324la. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 7. 2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO.. LPA By: Daniel E. Best (P56X1) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weltman. Weinberg & Reis Co.. L.PA 755 W. Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy. Michigan 48084 WWR404304450 City of Hastings NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING The Board of Review of the Crty of Hastings will convene on July 19, 2005. at 9X a.m. in the Conference Room on the sec­ ond floor of City Hall. 201 East State Steel. Hastings. Michigan 49058. The Board will convene tor the purpose of reviewing and correcting ctencal errors and mutual mistakes of fact Eligible taxpayers who have not filed their homestead affidavit may do so at this time. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the City Clerk at 269 945 2468 or TDD Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any. shall be limit­ ed soteiy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, phis Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel James Slack, a single man. original mortgagors), to Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.. Mortgagee, dated November 26. 2X2, and recorded on December 5, 2002 in instrument 1093047, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Trustee, m Trust lor the Holders of Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Pass Through Certificates. Series 2003-BC2 as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Nine And 23/1X Dollars ($78,759.23). including interest at 11.3% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al putSc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse bi Hastings st 1X PM. on July 14. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4. Watthor Plat. Hope Township. Bany County. Michigan as recorded in Uber 5, Page 1. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 6X.3241S. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale Dated: June 16. 2005 For more information, please cafl: FC J 248 593.1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Trustee, tn Trust for the Holders of Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2003-BC2 304X Telegraph Rd Ste 2X . Bingham Fanns. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #042571F03 owtia NOTICE HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL at 5463 S. M-43 HWY. Thursday, July 14.2005 - 7 p.m. There wiH be a Public Hearing of the Hope Township Planning Commission to consider the following matters). An application by R. Smith and Son Inc of 3641 108th Ave.. Allegan. Ml 4X10 tor a SpecL. Exception Use in the AR Zoning District Located south of Keller Rd. on the west side of Otts Lmo Rd. at 6744 Otis Lake Rd. for a Sand and Gravel Mining Operation as defined by the Hope Toewhip Ordinance. The applicaton: legal description, zoning ordinance and zoning maps may be vtewed during regular business hours on Wednesday 9 a.m to 12 noon and 1:15 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the -lope Township Hall located at 5463 S. M-43 Highway The clerk win accept written comments by rruif or during regular business hours m regard to the above request up to the time of the public hearing Tte Hope Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the ripht to make changes ir, the arrive mentioned proposed apptoation at the public hearing. Hope Township win provide the necossary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapen of printvd material being considered at the hearing, to the individuals with disabilities at the hearing open five (5) days notice to the Hope Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids services should contact the Hope Township Cterk at 269-948-2464. Jim L. Can­ Zoning Administrator Hope Twp. 00542757 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commtssion of the Charter Township of Rutland will hold a public hearing on Wednesday. July 20. 2005. at the Rutland Charter Township HaH. 2461 Heath Road, Hastings. Michigan, commencing at 7X p.m. as required under the provisions of the township Zoning Act and the Zoning Ordinance tor the Township PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed items to be considered at this public hear­ ing include the fotowing, in summary: 1. Marc Willis is requesting a Special Use Permit to allow a home-based woodworking business at hts residence located at 5145 Midway Drive. Hastings, currently zoned R-1. Single-Family Residential District. Parcel #08-13-260-04000. Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance Section 104 803 requires a Special Use Permit for this -equest 2. Joseph Lyons is requesting a Special Use Permit io allow a boarding kennel on his property locatud at 3305 W. Quimby Road. Hastings, currently zoned Agricultural. Parcel #08-13-034-012X. Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance Section 104 603 requires a Special Use Permit for this request. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Applications for Special Use along with the Zoning Ordinance. Zoning Map. Land Use Plan, and Land Use Plan Map of the township may be examined at the Township Hail at any time during regular business hours on any day excepl public and legal holidays from and after the publication of this Notice and until and including the day of this public hearing and may further be examined at the public heanng to determine the exact nature of the afore­ mentioned matters. You are invited to attend this hearing. If you are unable to attend, written comments may be sub­ mitted in lieu of a personal appearance by writing to the Township Cterk at the Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, Ml 49058, at any time up to the date of the hearing and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said public hearing. This notice is posted m compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act). MCLA 41 72a(2)(3) and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). . Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials bemg considered at rhe meet­ ing. to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/heanng upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township by writing or caking the Township All interested persons are invited to be present for comments and sugoestions at this pubic hear­ ing. Robin J. Hawthorne. Clerk call relay services 8X 649.3777 Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Jackie L. Timmerman Hastings, Michigan 49058 City Assessor 09542883 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS This sate may be rescinded by ths foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit ed soteiy to ths return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sate, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made <n the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard Tobias and Gina Tobias, husband and wife original mortgcgor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee tor lender. Mortgage.• dated January 19. 2X1. and recorded on January 24. 2X1 in instrument 1054237. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Three And 28/IX Dollars ($139 823 26) including interest at 6 25% pier annum Under the power of sate contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 :X PM. on July 21,2005 Said premises are situated m Township of Maple Grove. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the North line of the South 40 acres of the West fractional 1/2 of the Southwest fractional 1 /4 of Section 7. Town 2 North. Range 7 West, said point lying Wesi 600 feet from the Northeast comer of said South 40 acres; thence East 6X feet to the East line of said West fraction­ al 1 /2 of the Southwest fractional 1 /4; thence South along said East fine to the South fine of sa*d Section 7; thence West along said South hne. 3X feet: thance North parallel with said East fine. 904 58 feet; thence West 300 feet; thence North to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from flie date of such sale. Dated: June 23. 2005 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593 1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee tor lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #026742F02 ooMzttw Telephone: (269) 948-2194 �Pa9« 12 - Thursday. July 7. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Foredoeure Nonce (All Counties) THIS FIRM *S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mary Margaret Shields. A Single Woman lo Alhance Funding, a Division of Superior Bank RSB. Mortgagee, dated Juns 25. 2001. and recorded on July 9. 2001. In Document No. 1062726. Barty County Records. Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to JP Morgan Chase Bank as trustee for the benefit ol Equity One ABS. Inc. Mortgage Pass-Through Cartrticatos Series 2002-5 by an assignment recorded m Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of niuMsen thou­ sand eighty seven and 72/100 Dollars $ 9,087.72), including interest at 9.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice m hereby given that said mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings, Michigan, at 1XX) o'clock p.m., on Thursday. July 21, 2005. Said premises are situated in the Township of Thomapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: THAT PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 24 TOWN 4 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST DESCRIBED AS: COM­ MENCING AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 41 ' 11* EAST 854 76 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 89 DEGREES 41’ 11’ EAST 465.56 FEET; THENCE soun; co degrees w 58* west 593 48 feet ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 06-20* WEST 465 55 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 19' 58’ EAST 583 88 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS EGRESS AND UTILITY PURPOSES OVER A 20 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF LAND THE CENTERLINE OF WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE ABOVE DESCRIBED WEST 1/4 CORNER; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 41’ 11’ EAST 1320.32 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID WEST 1/4 OF SOUTHWEST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 19’ 58* WEST 1067.31 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID WEST 1/2 OF SOUTH­ WEST 1/4; THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 54 WEST 375.75 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING OF SAID EASEMENT; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 19’ 58* EAST 33.00 FEET. THENCE NORTH 05 DEGREES 52’ 32" EAST 126.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 16 DEGREES 14’ 46* WEST 75 0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 22 DEGREES 16' 29* EAST 42 5 FEET TO THE PLACE OF ENDING OF SAID 20 FOOT STRIP TOGETHER WITH A STRIP OF LAND 66 FEET FOR THE PURPOSE OF INGRESS. EGRESS. AND UTILITY PURPOSES. THE CENTERLINE OF WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 24. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 4f 11’ EAST 1320.32 FEET ALONG NORTH LINE OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 19’ 58* WEST 1067.31 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID WEST 1/2 OF SOUTH­ WEST 1/4, THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 54’ WEST 355 0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 1 DEGREE 30’ 2T WEST 503.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 44 DEGREES 34-07 WEST 104.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 17* 55* WEST 738.0 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF STATE ROAD AND THE PLACE OF ENDING OF SAID EASEMENT Tax Parcel Number; 06-14-024-004-40 The redemption period shall be 1 year from the date of such sale. Dated: May 25. 2005 JP Morgan Chase Bank as trustee lor the benefit of Equity One ABS, Inc. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificate Series 2002-5, assignee of Mortgagee Richard A. Green 30150 N. Telegraph Rd.. Ste. 444 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 (248) 540-7685 MORTGAGE SALE TMs firm la a debt collector attempting to coF ieci 11 oeoi, ano any inioi <iunion ootaineo win be used for that purpose. Default nas occurred In a mortgage made by Gerald T. Davis and Vicki C. Davis, husband and wife, to First National Bank ol America. tAVa First National Bank of Michigan, dated March 2. 1996 and recorded on March 24, 1996 in Document #1009:128 and re-recorded on August 24. 1998 in Document #1016943. Barry County records and modrfkd by a Mortgage Modification Agreement dated March 11, 2003 and recorded on April 11, 2003 in Document #1101857, Barry County record!'.. The mortgage holder has begun no pro­ ceedings to recover any part of the debt, which is now $63,911.39. The mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sate of the property. at pubfc auction to the highest bidder, on Thursday, July 21. 2005 at 1XX) p.m. local time, at the main entrance to Courthouse, Hastings. Michigfji. The property will be sold to pey the amount then due on the mortgage, together with interest at 17.95 percent, foreclosure costs, attor­ ney fees, and also any taxes and insurance that the mortgage holder pays before the sate. The property is located in Barry Township. Barry County, Michigan, and is described in the mortgage as: Parent 1: Lot 21 of the Plat of the Village of Deton and atoo a parcel of land Southeast Quarter. Section 6, Town 1 North, Range 9 West described as: commencing at the Northwest comer of Lot 21 of the plat of the VMage of Delton; thence West 4 rods; thsnee South 4 rods; then East 4 rods; thence North 4 rods to the place of beginning Pii'cul 2: Beginning at the ooutneast comer of said Lot 20 and running the ace North 6* 34 minutes West along the East boundary of said lot lor 6.07 lest, thence South 85* 20 minutes West for 74.21 feet to an intersection with the South boundary of said lot, thence due East along said South bound­ ary of said Lot 20 for 74.63 feet to the piece of beginning. The redemption period will be six months from ttie date of sate, but If the property Is abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days. Date; June 21.2005 Joseph B. Backus, attorney for mortgage holder P.O. Box 794. East Lansing. Ml 48826 517-337-1617 aawsit Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OfITAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TMs sate may bo reeotaidod by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed eoMy to the return of <ho bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus fntareet MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the concStions of a mortgage made by Brian J. Armstrorg and KeRy R. Armstrong. husba.id and wife, original mortgagors), to Flagstar Bank, FSB, Mortgagor, dated March 26.2002, and recorded on April 8, 2002 in instrument 1077851. in Barry coun­ ty records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof toe sum of One Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand Two Hundred Fifty And 19/IX Dollars ($153,250.19), including inter-' est at 7% per annum. Under the power of sate contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1D0 PM. on August 4 2005. Said jxemises are situated in Township of Cartton, Bany County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning al a point on the North ine of Section 27, Town 4 North. Rai ge 8 West, Cartton Township. Barry County, Michigan, distant West 420.0 feet from the Northeast comer of Section 27; thence South 3811.0 feet at right angles; thence West 225.0 feet; thence North 384.0 feet to the North line of Section 27; thence East 225.0 feet to the place of beginning, Bany County Records Tne redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 3G days from the cate of such sate. Dated: July 7, 2005 For more information. ptease call: FC W 248 .593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Flagstar Bank. FSB 30400 Totogreph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fanns, Michigan 48025-5622 File #051122F02 LAKEWOOD FAMILY HEALTH CARE Lee 0. Stuart, M.D. Brian W. Swanton, M.D. Erica Scofield. PAC 4294 Laurel Drive Lake Odessa. MI 48849 616-374-7660 ...are pleased to welcome Laurie S. Broker, M.D. Joining Us Wednesday, July 6,2005 Dr. Broker specializes in Family Practice and takes care ofpatients of all ages. In addition, she will be offering prenatal care in conjunction with Hastings Gynecology and Obstetrics. She enjoys Women’s health care and Pediatrics. Our new office hours starting July 5,2005 will be MondayThursday 7am-7pm and Friday 7am-5pm. This is to make us more accessible to you before and after normal working hours. We are accepting new patients. We are also able to provide laboratory testing. X-ray. ultrasound, and hone density testing at our office. Physical therapy and coun­ seling services are also available. Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THtS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee In that event your damages. If any, aha# be tirntt•d soteiy to the return of the Md amount ten­ dered at safe, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary L. Kenoshmeg, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as r»ominee tor tender. Mortgagee, dated November 27, 2002. and recorded on January 24. 2003 in instrument 1096096. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dato hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-One Thousand Eighty-Eight And 00/100 Denars ($171,068.00). including interest at 5.5% per annum . Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sate nt the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM, on August 4. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Thomapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as Commencing at the North 1/4 comer of said Section 12; thence South 00 degrees 16 minutes 27 seconds East 533.85 test along the North and South 1/4 line; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 58 seconds West 873.73 leet »j the point of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 10 minutes 09 seconds East 269.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 58 seconds West 438.00 feet to the West line of the East 112 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 12 and the West line, also being the centerline of Moe Road; thence North 00 degrees 10 minutes 09 seconds West 269.00 feet along said West line; thence North 89 degrees 42 minutes 58 seconds West 438.00 feet to the point of beginning subject to highway right cf way lor Moe Road The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shalI be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: July 7. 2005 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for tender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5622 Fite #054324F02 owmr. WE OBTAM* WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sate may be iWBIiiJiJ by thetaracMng mortgagw. In that event, your danr^gea, H ay, ahafl be (tann­ ed eotely to the return ot the bid amount ten­ dered st sate, pfua interact. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions j» a mortgage made by Robert J. Milter, a single man, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for tender, Mortgagee, dated February 19. 2004, and recorded on February 20,200' in instru­ ment 1122511, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of Seventy-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-One And 88/100 Dollars ($73.461.88). including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of safe contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wHI be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM. on July 14, 2005 Said premises are situated in Village of Woodland. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22, Town 4 North, Range 7 West. Wage of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan described as: Commencing 92 rods South of the Northwest cor­ ner of said Section 22; thence East 40 rods: thence North 61 test; thence West 40 rods; thence South 61 teat to the place ol beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: June 16. 2005 For more information, ptease sail: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott A Trott P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for tender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #058465FC’ mwjo Hastings FFJMC First Annual Golf Scramble Saturday, July 30, 2005 Mulberry Fore Golf Course Nashville. Ml Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY duty. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale .nay be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgages, to that event your damages, It any, ahaN be Itanited soteiy to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered st sale, plus I ntarast. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Javden M Norris, amamed man and Jessica A. Norris, his wife, original mortgagors), to Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis. Mortgagee, dated Juno 30. 2003. and recorded on July 18. 2003 to instrument 1106856, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand One Hundred Six And 327100 Dolors ($139,106.32). including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises. or some pert of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM, on July 21,2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Hops. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: MaksAAodei: 2003 Four Seasons Autumn Manor Vm/Senal#:FS2l4338AC Parcel D: a parcel of Land to the Northwest 1/4 of Section 21. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, being more particularly described as commencing at the Northeast comer of said Section 21; tnence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 22 seconds West along the North line of said Section 2644.25 feet to the North 1/4 post of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 15 seconds West along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 1697.82 feet to the centeriino of Highway M-43 and the true place of beginning; thence 254.06 feet along said centerline and of the Arc of a curve to the right, whose radius is 998.20 feet and whose chord bears South 57 degrees 03 minutes X seconds West 253.37 feet; thence South X degrees 13 minutes 15 seconds West 321.75 feet; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 19 seconds East 212.11 feet to said North and South 1/4 Hne; thence North X degrees 13 minutes 15 seconds East along said 1/4 Ine 558.63 test to the place of Beginning, together with an easement for ingress, egress and public utilities ever a portion of parcel C described as commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section 21; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 22 minutes West along the North ine of said Section 2644.25 feet to the North 1/4 post of said Section; thence South X degrees 13 minutes 15 seconds West along the North and South 1/4 Ina of said Section 1697.82 feet to the centerline of Highway M-43; thence 305.04 feet along said centerline and the Arc of a curve to the right whose radius te 998.X foot and whose chord bears South 58 degrees 31 minutes X seconds West 303.85 feet; thence South 67 degrees 16 min­ utes X seconds West along said centerline 134.06 feet; thence South 68 degrees 59 minutes 42 sec­ onds West along said centerline X.X teet to the East line of an existing 66 toot wide easement tor ingress and egress; thence South 00 degrees 22 minutes 45 seconds West along said East line 228.79 feet to the place of beginning; thence North 79 degrees 52 minutes 15 seconds East 228 84 foot; thence South X degrees 13 minutes 15 sec­ onds West 67.09 feet; thence South 79 degrees 52 minutes 15 seconds East 228.84 feet; thence South X degrees 13 minutes 15 seconds West 87.09 feet; thence South 79 degrees 42 minutes tB sec­ onds West 229.03 feet to sted East ine. tnence Nortt. X degrees 22 mmutes 45 seccnrjs East 67.13 feet to the piece of beginning, together with any subject to the rights of the pubic over the Northerly X feet thereof ss used tor highway M-43. Also together with and subject to any and al oiher easements, rights and restrictions ol record, description of centerline of existing 86 loot v«ide easement for ingress, egress and public utHttks; commencing at the Northeast comer of said Section 21. Town 2 North. Range P West, thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 22 seconds West along the North line of said Section 2644.25 feet to the North 1/4 post of said Section; thence South X degrees 13 minutes 15 seconds West along the North and South 1/4 Ine of said Section 1697.82 feet to the centerikte of Highway LM3; thence 305.04 teet along said oentertne and the Arc of a curve to the right, whose radius is 998.X toot and whose chord bears South 58 degrees 31 minutes X seconds West 303.85 toot; thence South 67 degrees 16 minutes X seconds West along said esnterime 134.06 teet; thence South 68 degrees 59 minutes 42 seconds West along said centerline 69 34 feet to the true piece of beginning; thence South X degrees 22 minutes 45 seconds 325.24 teet; thence South 19 degrees 38 minutes X sec­ onds East 2X.55 teet; thence South 05 degrees X minutes 41 seconds East 221.02 teet; thence South 42 degrees 59 minutes 58 seconds West 210.09 teet; thence South 47 degrees 57 minutes 58 sec­ onds West 155.X test; thence South 68 degrees 57 minutes 42 seconds West 159.X teet; thence North 76 degrees 01 minutes 17 seconds West 132.05 teet; thence South 84 degrees 07 minutes 17 seconds West 213X feet to the place of ending of said easement. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: June 23, 2005 For more information, please call: FC W 248.593 1312 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Union Federal Bank of todianapois Vk/a Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis 30400 Totograph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #059244F01 Entry Faa: $2X per team $55 per person Includes: 18 holes of golf, power cart and lunch Registration Deadline: July 22, 2005 Ptease register by calling the church office SCHQQLS QF CHOICE 289-945-9574 BARRY ISD DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS HASTINGS AREA SCHOOLS Four Player Scramble Normal Rules Apply 9:00 am Shotgun Start Mon's/Women's Long Drive Mon't/Women's Closest to Pin 1st - 2nd & 3rd Place Prues IMVT0VW FAOUTY Sponsorship: Gold Sponsor $1,000 - four goiters play free; sign placed at tee and clubhouse Stiver Sponsor $500 - two goiters play free; sign placed at lee Delton and Hastings Schools are participating m Schools of Choce tor ths 2005-06 school year. Students who reside within the Barry ISD or an adjoining intermediate school district are e#gfoto to bo accepted. Hastings has openings in an grades K-12 - Application Deadline September 9th. Delton has openings in grades K, 2, 3. 7. 8. 9, 10, 11 & 12 Application Deadline August 12th. Send written requests to: Choice Superintendent's Office Delton Kellogg Area Schools 327 N. Grove St. Delton. Ml 49046 Choice Superintendent's Office Hastings Area Schools 232 W. Grand St Hastings. Ml 49058 Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeura Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte aate ivy ba MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven M McCall, an unmarried man. original mortgagorfa), to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc., Mortgagee, dated September X. 2003, and recorded on February 4, 2004 in Liber 2627 on Page 540. to Atiegan county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there to chimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-One Thousand Three Hundred Seventeen And 92/100 Dolara ($81,317.92). todudtog interest at 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB bo foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premtoes. or some pert of them, at public vendue, at the East front entrance to the Atiegan County Building to Atiegan a; 9 XX) AM. on July 21. 2005. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Gunptato, Atiegan County, Michigan, end are deecribed as: Lot #64 Shangri La Number Two Subdivision in Sections 24 and 25, Town 3 North. Range 11 West, as recorded to Uber 10 ot Plats to Pages 72. 73 and 74; wd Section 19 md X, Town 1 North. Rango 10 West. PramevAe Township. Bany County. Michigan, es recorded to Uber 5 ot Plats on Page 71 The redemption period shal bo 6 months from the date of ouch sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shal bo X days from the date of such sate. Dated: June 23, 2005 For more Information, please cal: FC X 248.593.1X2 Tn II & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte #055665F01 PETER M. SCHNEICE R MAN A ASSOCIATES, P.G, IS ATTEMPTWG TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTANED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFRCE AT (248) 538-7400 F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Oeteutt has been made te the conditions of a mortgage made by: HASSAN M. ABUELHAWA and KRISTEN ABUELHAWA. hue­ band and wife to Mortgage Electronic Roy«traflon Systems, Inc-.CMERS") soteiy as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns. DECISION ONE MORTGAGE COMPANY. LLC.. Mortgagee, dated September 23.2004. and record­ ed on October 13, 2004 to Document No. 1135427, 3arry County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there Is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY TWO AND 37/100 DOLLARS ($97,742.37). including interest at 6.575% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of thorn, al pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1XX) o'clock p.m. on July 28,2005. Said Premises are situated in Township of Thomapple, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6 ol Mlddtov«o Downs Addteon to the VBage of Middleville, according to the recorded Plat thereof recorded in Uber 4 of Plats, Page 65 of Bany CzOunty Records. I^ie Redemption period shall be 6 months from the dvte of such sate unless determined abandoned * acccrdance with 1948CL 600.3241a. to which cace the .-ademption period shall be X days from the d^e of such sale. Dated Ju-w 27. 2005 Mortgage Slectmnic Registration Systems, Inc-.CMERS*) setefy as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns. DECISION ONE MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC.. Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMKS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. X1X Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield, Michigan 4X75 Pub dates: 6/30-7/21 THtS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEtiHTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT T»E NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MRk TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Unde L. Benedict, a single women, to New Cemury Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated Moy 6. 2004 and recorded May 137X04 to Instrument Number 1127562, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Indenture Trustee for Now Century Homo Equity Loen Trust 2004-2 by wignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds There is cfoimod to bs due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-One and 60/1X Dotiars ($66,231 .X) including interest at the rate of 9.10% per annum. Under the power of sate con­ tained to the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mort­ gage wB be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, ot public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings to Barry County, Michigan at 1X» pun. on July 28, 2085. The premises are located in the City of llaatinps, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lots 19 and X. Block 13. KenAakfs 2nd Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded to Uber 1 of Plats. Pago 37. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall bo X days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the bor­ rower. In that event your damages, if any, are limit­ ed soteiy to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate Doted: Juno X, 2005 ORLANS ASSOCI­ ATES PC Attorneys tor Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Indenture Trustee for Now Century Homo Equity Loan Trust 2004-2 . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48X7-5041 (248) 457-1000 Filo No. 222.0134 ASAP710333 6/X. 7/7. 7/14, 7/21 ow<m �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 7.2005 - Page 13 FO LI C EB EAT Animal control officer improving after traffic crash RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — Pam Ronchetti. Barry County Animal Control officer, and Ernie Poll were taken out of the Intensive Care Unit al Spectrum Hospital Butterworth Campus Tuesday night. They remain in critical, but stable condition, and will still be in the hospital for an undetermined amount of time. The two were hit by a minivan while driving the animal control vehicle on M-179 Highway, near the intersection of Irving Road, in a traffic crash June 28. Garbage truck accident kills 4-year-old girl KENT COUNTY — A 4-year-old girl was killed Saturday morning, July 2. after a garbage truck ran into the vehicle in which she was riding. Peyton Mikowski was a back seat passenger when the driver of the minivan slowed down on 10 Mile Road for people remov­ ing debris from the roadway. A garbage truck failed to notice the stopped van. and ran into the rear of the vehicle, causing it to leave to road and rollover on its top. Mikowski was ejected from the van. All occupants were transported to Butterworth Hospital. Mikowski was pronounced dead the next day at Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids due to injuries suffered as a result of the accident Hastings teen arrested for assault, drunken driving HASTINGS — A 17-year-old Hastings woman was arrested after she entered the home of an ex-boy friend and assaulted him. as well as his girlfriend. Jessica Hendershot was located by officers driving northbound on Michigan Avenue, near Mill Street. Officers reported it was evident that she had consumed intoxicants. She admitted to officers that sbe had been drinking, and to the incident that occurred earlier on South Market Street. Hendershot, after further investigation, was determined to have a .12% blood alcohol level and an invalid operator’s license. She is facing charges of operating while intoxicated, no operator's license, home invasion and two counts of assault and battery. Five cited in disturbance for underage drinking HASTINGS — Five minors were apprehended by members of the police department for consuming alcohol outside a residence in the 900 block of East State Street Monday, July 4. A disturbance complaint was made aftei the youngsters punched holes into sections of drywall and broke glass storm windows. Two 15-ytar-okls were cited for being minors in possession of alcohol and turned over to the custody of their parents. Also cited and rcieased were Ricky Abkins, 19, of Hastings, and Herbert Spivy, 20, also of Hastings, registering blood alcohol levels of .027% and .04%, respectively. Taken into custody with a blood alcohol level of .09% was James Slagel, 17. also of Hastings. Authorities seek vandals who slashed cruiser’s tires HASTINGS — Vandals who damaged a police cruiser are being sought after officers found one of their vehicles disabled with a flat tire. Officers received a call from an unidentified male indicating a fight in progress at the Hastings Bowl shortly after midnight Friday, July 1. When they responded to the complaint, it was found that no fight was occurring. Further investigation of the flat tire revealed that a sharp bladed instrument was used to puncture the side wall of the tire. It is unclear as to the intent of the suspects, but if apprehended, they would face charges of malicious destruction of police prop­ erty, a five-year felony offense, and filing a false police report, a 93-day misdemeanor. \ Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Silent Observer at I -800-310-9031, or the Hastings City Police Department at 945-5744. / Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER ___________ 945-9554 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought, never used). Still on roll. New $800 - sell $295. (517)204-0600 AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, $500 obo. (269)948-0502 BED: A brand new Queen pillowtop mattress set. Brand new, in plastic, war­ ranty, $105. Can deliver. (616)949-2683 BED: King pillowtop, new, in original package, warran­ ty. Can deliver, $189. (616)949-2683 BED: NASA developed Memory foam mattress set Brand new with warranty, must sell, $400. Call (616)949-6525. Can deliver. BEDROOM SET: New 6pc. liver, (616)949-6525. D1SNEY/ATTRACTIONS AREA: 7 days/6 night stay, must sacriface (job reloca­ tion), paid $600 will sell $199. (269)265-3022 HOUSE OF FURNITURE: 4 rooms, living room, dining, bedroom, den, 2 months old. Oak four post bed, colonial table, chairs, misc., drop leaf table. Cost $6,000. Sell $2,500/best (517)207-0600 OAK CURVED GI ASS chi­ na cabinet, $400. (269)945­ 5847 PINE HUTCH: 2 years old, great condition, $1,300. (269)945-5847 PLAYER PIANO: Works great, over 40 rolls included, $1,250.(269)945-5847 wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set $175. (Sl^TW-BOM Homemade firecracker injures passenger in passing vehicle LOWELL TOWNSHIP — An explosive device created by a young man in celebration of the Fourth of Ju’y caused severe injuries to a 65-year-old woman who was a passenger in a traveling vehicle. The 20-year-old male from Lowell was visiting at a friend’s home when he ignited a homemade explosive device, described as a metal pipe, approximately one foot long. Frances Bernadette Thomas, who was riding in the front passenger seat in a passing vehicle, sustained serious facial injuries. She was transported by ambulance to Spectrum Butterworth Campus in downtown Grand Rapids. Driver Rose Fox. the injured woman’s mother, and rear seat passenger Guadalupe Fox, 10. were rot hurt in the incident. Old brick outhouse saves man in tractor accident LOWELL TOWNSHIP - A 44-year-old man was saved from being crushed under his tractor by a 100-year-old brick outhouse that was hit as the tractor flipped over. Charles Brinkert was pulling a stump from the ground at his Lowell home on Alden Nash Road when the tractor flipped, pin­ ning him for 2 1/2 hours while rescuers attempted to free him. Members of the Lowell Fire Department borrowed welding tools from a nearby farm to cut away part of the tractor. Brinkert was transported by Aero-med to Spectrum Butterworth Campus with an impaled lower extremity. He is listed in fair condition. is also invited to ride as an honored guest in the annual Hastings Summerfest parade. "The Commission on Aging honors cider adults every year through its Volunteer Recognition Program," notes COA Director Tammy Pennington. "This award offers a special chance for the community to single out that one special older person and present a token of their admiration and appreciation. There are other community awards given annually, but this is the only award that specifically highlights the ‘Take Me Out to the Ball Game’ HASTINGS NIGHT Let’s Rally Together for a Great Night at the Old Ball Park July 22 and C.O. Brown Stadium ... NOTICE TO BASEBALL FANS - Hastings Kiwanis Club is organizating its "Hastings Night" al C.O. Brown Stadium in Battle Cred: Friday. July 22.2005. for community fun and to show support for minor league baseball. The Southwest Michigan Devil Rays play the West Michigan Whitecaps. Game time is 705 and it's also Fireworts night! We ( |yP cordially invite you to join us for a fun time at the Part. To reserve ’I tickets, individual fans must send a check or money order for t/y i '■ second annual xj 'djf . . jL « 00 cactl r^gfired. to "Kiwanis Treasurer." P.O. Box 38. Hastings. Ml 49058. (Please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope with order.) Orders must be in our hands by July 9. The club has reserved August 22 as a rain dale. Remember, let's show off our Hastings spirit by sending a large and vocal representation of Devil Rays and Whitecap fans to the game! Order your rickets early, and thank you—we look forward lo a great time at the part July 22. —Hastings Kiwanis Club WOULD YOU CARE TO HELP CHANGE LIVES? Single mother of 3 would like to become a massage therapist to supplement modest income in a caring, healing manner. Am looking to borrow $3,000; terms Ac in­ terest negotiable. Please for­ ward your requirements to: Changing Lives, P.O. Box 23 Woodland, MI. 48897. Thank You! Your participation is a building block that truly will change lives. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy pnn,.ng. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. achievements and talents of our older citizens. "We are especially proud to once again have Hastings City Bank as a partner in giving this year’s award," said Pennington. "They have been generously co-sponsoring this award since 2000. Many of our senior citizens have been banking with Hastings City Bank for decades. They’re a trusted member of the community." Nominees for Barry County’s "Senior Citizen of the Year" award should be age 60 or older and residents of the county. Consideration should be given to tlie contribution each nominee has made to the county community. Examples could include the types of activities the nominee has been involved in, how his/her involvement has benefited the community, and the number of people who have been affected by those contri­ butions. Nomination forms for the "Senior Citizen of the Year" award are available at the Commission on Aging office, Hastings City Bank, Thomapple Manor, and WBCH Radio. Nominations can be from individuals or groups. Past winners of the "Senior Citizen of the Year" award have included Kensinger Jones, Florence Marble, Joyce Weinbrecht, Don Reid, Nyla Nye, Ruth Newton and last year’s winner. Russ Nash. Nominations should be sent to the Commission on Aging, 320 West Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings, MI 49058. All nominations must be received no later than 5 p.m. Friday. July 22. COA seeks nominees for ‘Senior Citizen of the Year’ award Hastings City Bank and the Barry County Commission on Aging are sponsoring the sev­ enth annual "Senior Citizen of the Year" award. This award highlights the contributions made by persons age 60 and older to civic and social life in Barry County. It focuses on the positive benefits of, remaining active while growing older. The award will be presented at the COA’s Summer Picnic, to be held Aug. 4 at the COA building in Hastings. The "Senior Citizen of the Year" WE BUY STANDING tim­ ber Managing Michigan's hardwoods for a/er 50 years. Free estimates. Mini­ mum 30 trees. Buskirk LumberCo. (616)304-1979. AQUATIC PLANTS: Water Lilies Ac LOTUS, Goldfish A Koi, liners, pumps, filters. Apol's Landscaping Co., 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia. (616)698-1030. Open MonFri., 9am-530pm; Sat., 9am2pm. 3 BEDROOM HOUSE IN HASTINGS: Available mid­ July, $650/month. Deposit A first months rent. You pay utilities. Call (269)838-2629, leave message. FOR RENT: 2 bedroom home on the lake, no pets, $675 ♦ security. (269)948­ 8943 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs FOR RENT: 3 BEDROOM mobile home in Woodland, $500 a month * security de­ posit A utilities. Call (269)367-4648. them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. RUMMAGE SALE: 328 W. State Rd., Hastings. July 9th A 10th, 9am-4pm. house­ hold A garage items. 2000 FORD WINDSTAR SEL: Clean, loaded, $10,000. (269)945-5847 '97 OLDS SUPREME Cut­ lass LS. New tires, 110,000 miles. Real good car. (269)945-5367 DRIVER/OWNER OP: Fuel Cost To High? We Have A Solution! CT seeks 0/0's for dedicated runs: Dubuque terminal. Runs include nightly dock work paid at Premium Rates! Home Dai­ ly/No Weekends, 87c/mile, all miles. Up to $25/hr. for dock work. Fuel/Plate/In­ surance programs. CDL-A w/Hazmat req. Central Transport 800-331-1176 emaiLrrandazzoCtentraitransportint.com, www.centraltransportint.com $195 WOOD FOUR POST BED (new) with king pillow­ top mattress set. Cost $1,000. (517)204-0600 MEMORY FOAM BED; queen size, original plastic. Visco foam, still wrapped, never used. Will sell $325/best (517)227-2986 OAK RAISED PANEL BEEF, king size, includes pillowtop mattress, box springs, 1 month old. Sell $195. (517)719-8062 ( (ini •>{ Ihtink^ WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK everyone who sent cards, called, and came to see us for our 70th wedding anniversary. Oren A Beulah Daniels LOST: SMALL WHITE fe­ male dog. Tan spot between shoulders, has tags. Lost on Bivens Rd., Wed., June 29th. REWARD. Belongs to handi­ capped person. 517-852-1906 or 517-852-0493. DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Cail (269)345-1173. //< //’ Wunit (I TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE: Home & Office cleaning Tor dl your needs. Weekly, semi-monthly, monthly or that special one time. In business for 20 years serving southeast Kent A all of Bany Coun'.’ . All work­ ers bonded. Call (269)948­ 8508 or (269)M 3-9448. DRIVER: additional CDL-A drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment. (616)248-7729 HOME HEALTH AIDES: Caring and compassionate people needed for Hastings area. Part-time, experience helpful. Send resume to: 535 W. Elm. Wayland, MI. 49348. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prio*s when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochu res to newspapers and catalog?. Phone (269)945-9554 stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., ________________ DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at PRINTER PRESS OPERA­ TOR for a 2 color 26" press. Days. Experience only. Hast­ ings Press, Inc. offering a pleasant work environment & benefits. Fax resume to (266)945-2206 or apply in person 152 W. State St., Hastings. PUBLISHER HASTINGS 4 NOTICE:”I [tMOITAL STEREO| Delton Kellogg Schools currently has an opening for a part-time Preschool Teacher for the Delton Community Preschool Three-Year-Old Program. Early childhood experience preferred, send cover letter and resumd to: Louise Angelo, Director of Special Prog-ams Delton Kellogg Schools, 327 N. Grove St., Delton, Michigan 49046. Deadline for submitting resumes is July 15, 2005. Ceilings lo floors, laundry and dishes W- will grant your droning wishes * Home * ♦ < Office Laundry (269) 838-5427 Licensed & Insured �Page 14 — Thursday, July 7. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Bush plans to bring his car to be a part of 13th annual ‘‘Kalamazoo Klash” on July 20 Speedway well including Tom Thomas. Fred and Brian will host the thirteenth annual “Kalamazoo Klash". In twelve years "The Klash" has devel­ Campbell. Lee Anderson, Terry Scnncker. Scott Hantz. Phil' Massuch. Andy Ponstein. Alan oped from a race that Marty and Bobby Jones created into a prize that hundreds of Midwest late model stars want to win. The past twelve Klash races have produced a lot of excitement and great racing action, but the winner of Klash XIII will have something very special waiting for them in victory lane, a check for $20,000. There will be many heavy hitters al this years Klash. including local favorite Joe Bush. This is the closest Bash plans to be to home until returning to Kalamazoo for the Season Ending Championship in Sept. He's had some success this season, with a first place finish al Berlin Raceway on May 21. and a second place finish in the Main Event Senes 100 lap race at Dixie Motor Speedway in Birch Run on June 17. Bush finished i 4th in the Main Event race at Midvale Speedway in Midvale, Marcott. Mike Root, and ARCA standout Chad Blount. The first “Klash" was held August 18.1993 in front of a record crowd. Among the 51 entries weir ARCA champion Tim Steele. ASA stars Butch Miller. Glenn Allen Jr., and Joe Shear. Op:n Wheel Ace Gary Fedewa, and Lane Automotive owner Doug Lane. When the dust Wednesday July 20 Kalamazoc Ohio. Saturday. Bush and his third place f 101 car will be al the Owosso Speedway this weekend. Kalamazoo area drivers expected to partici­ pate in the upcoming Klash include Andy and Phil Bozell. Rick Sexton. Curt Spalding. Steve Needles. Jeff Ganus, Dave Lober and Hank Miller. Several out of town brass will be there as sell led a new star emerged as Andy Bozell chased down and passed fan favorite Mike Vanspanentak to collect the $10,000 cash prize. “Klash IT saw another star studded field that included a Wisconsin hot shoe named Malt Kcnseth. The race itself was a classic duel that saw Andy Bozell and Dave Sensiba swap the lead eight times before Bozell used a lapped car to fend off a late challenge and collect his second straight 200 lap win. Klash IIP featured NASCAR Stars Ken Sdirader and Johnny Benson Jr. Gary Howe started things off setting fast time with a 12.925. Schrader charged from his 13lh starting spot in the Sweet Mfg. house car to the lead at the half­ way break, hut the real story was Brian Cloud who had worked his was from 16<h starting spot to second to set up the biggest upset in Kalamazoo Klash history. With less that 50 laps STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Environmental Stewardship Division Notice of Drainage Board Meeting for the Determination of Practicability (In accordance with PA 40. ot 1956. as amended) BRANCH #1 OF MALUSON INTERCOUNTY DRAIN Notice to hereby given, that on May 26.2005. a petition was filed with John Bush. Ionia County Drain Commissioner, praying tor the cleaning out. relocating, widening, deepening, straightening, tiling extending, or relocation along a highway and adding one or more branches of the drain known and designated as the Branch #1 of Malltson Intercounty Drain of a drain Whereee. the Drainage District for the Branch *1 of Mattson Intercounty Drain includes lands within the following counties and their respective munidpairbes Campbell and Odessa Townships in Ionia County and Carlion and Woodland Townships in Barry County, and Whereas, a certified copy of said petition was sen ed upon Thomas Doyle, Barry County Drain Commissioner, and Dan Wyant, the Director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture; by John Bush, Ionia County Drain Commissioner. Now therefore, in accordance with PA 40, ol 1956, as amended, a Drainage Board meeting of the Branch 41 of Mattaon Intercounty Drain will be held on July 19,2005. at 1030 a.m„ at Odessa Township HaH, 3862 Laurel Drive. Lake Odessa, Michigan, in the County of Ionia, to determine the pr acbcability of said improvement Now therefore, aN persons owning lands liable io Bn assessment lor benefits, or whose lands wNI be crossed by said drain, or any munidpaMy aflec ed. are requested to be present at said meet­ ing. If they ao desire. Public comment wHI be recened at the mooting. Persons wttt. disabilities needing accommodations lor effective participation in the mooting should contact the Dram Commissioner in the county which they reside at the number noted below (voice) at least one week in advance of the mooting to request mobility, visual, hearing or other assistance. If anyone wish­ es to submit written comments prior to the date of the meeting, or has any questions regarding this notice, they may contact the foMowing County Dram Commissioners' offices. John Bush Thomas Doyle Ionia County Eany County Drain Commissioner Cram Commissioner 100 W. Mam Street 220 W. State Street Ionia, Michigan 48846 bastings, Michigan 49058 616-527-5373 296-945-1385 Dated at Lansing. Michigan. June 20. 2005. Dan Wyant Director of Agriculture By: Abigail Eaton Deputy for the Director P.O. Box 30017 Lanaing, Ml 48909 517-335-4497 0BM27W LasiCh**®® HYAAFallFootUllfr Cheerleading Sign-ups Saturday, July 9, 2005 1000AM -12:00 PM behind Hastings Middle School The Sports Broker will be available at si&n-uys to fit your child with new -equipment. A parent must be present at siAn-uu Sign-up is open to all children who will be in grades 3rd through 8th for the 200.*) - 2006 school near. Space is limited for both football and cheerleading Few spots available for 7th grade football remain, they will be awardtxl on a f irst come basis. Sign-up Fee: $45 plus sell 5 tubs ol cookie dough Pee must be paid in full at time of registration. $75 sign-up fee to buy out of the fundraiser. Discounts are available for additional children. (Maximum fee of $120 per family plus fundraiser.) Scholarships are available to qualifying families. II yon nave any question* the HY/kA program, please call: Sally Teuneoen CP 948-2791 or Julie Ann Johnson @948-3982 to go and Schrader fading Cloud made his move to win his first ever feature at Kalamazoo Speedway. Ken Schrader was back in 1996 to compete in “Klash IV" along with the addition of a mid race break B-fcalure that was won by Plainwell's Donnie Breast. On a day that was plagued by rain, the skies finally let loose during the half­ way break and forced the completion of the race the following day. On Thursday half-way leader Bob Holley picked up where he left off as he led a caution-free second half to win over Gary Terry and Bob Scnncker. After disappointing runs the previous two years Andy Bozell was back in form dominating “Klash V" leading 197 of the 200 Sans to score his 3rd win in five starts. Rich Jackson had fast time with a 12.680. and Joe Bush won the B-fca- the stage for what was known as “The Pass’. On ture. In 1998 “The Klash" truly reached legendary the restart Bozell quickly built a four car length lead and appeared for his fourth “Klash” win. Taking the white flag two length behind Bozell. Mike Vanspanentak made a bold charge to the outside of the track and exiled turn two along status. It began with the two youngest entrants in the field. One was Ginger Phillips. 19 who sought to be the first female to compete in the event, the other was the four.h generation descendant of racing royalty. Adam Petty. The race itself saw Andy Bozell starting from the front row and trading the early lead between himself and Port City house car teammales Fred Campbell and Dave Sensiba. Meanwhile the show of the first half w as the charge through the field by last row starters Mike Eddy and Butch Miller. In the Second Half. Bozell emerged from the pack and built a comfortable iead. With three laps to go a caution bunched up the field and set side of the leader. As the crowd shot to their feet, Vanspanentak pulled even off of turn four and nosed ahead at the line to take the win by less that two feet! Mike Vanspanentak retired from driving at the end of the 1998. what a way to end a great career. “Klash VIT saw a standing room only crown and a field large enough to require the first non qualifiers “C" feature. The race itself came down See KLASH, next page Fund-raisers abound for Chase surgery including the July 16 golf outing at HCC Clarksville Elementary students paid 50 cents to wear a hat expressing their unique personality to school on Fridays this spring. However, the unusual head gear didn't upset the staffs of Lakewood Elementary and Middle Schools. For a donation of $5, they spent Fridays relaxing in their favorite blue jeans. But style and comfort was not the whole point of “Hat Days'. Children and staff were also expressing compassion and com­ munity spirit in helping their neighbor. 18year-old Eric Chase, to have a chance to walk again. Eric, the son of Kyle and Robin Chase, paralyzed in a dirt bike accident two years ago will undergo surgery in Lisbon, Portugal, on July 29. Stem cells from Eric’s nasal cav­ ity will be implanted in his spinal cord. Two other West Michigan youth, recent recipients of this surgery, have already recov­ ered some sensations and taken their first steps. Other neighbors are preparing to don their golf hats and to help Eric on his “Road to Walk." A four-person scramble will be held at lite Hastings Country Club Friday, July 15, and Saturday. July 16. Cost per person is $75 or $300 per team. A $500 team sponsorship includes four 18-hole golf passes and ’wo golf carts displaying the team name. The first-place team wins $400, closest to the pin. longest drive and putt and ocher prizes will be awarded. Tee-off will feature coffee, juice and donuts along with lunch, snacks and beverages on the course. Ev Manshutn, golf outing organizer, com­ mented. “A $500 silver hole sponsorship will pay for one three-hour post surgery therapy session. Just think! You might be the sponsor to help put Eric back on his feet so that he can play a round of golf to benefit someone else!" The estimated $75,000 cost of surgery and the intensive pre/post therapy are not covered by insurance. Other sponsorships available are Platinum over $850. Gold $750 and Bronze $250. The deadline for golf registrations is July 6. Golfers may call Ron Stevens (269) 795­ 9675 or Ray Shaffer (269) 367-4340. Checks and golf registrations may be sent to Woodgrove Parish. 4887 Coats Grove Road. Check for tax-exempt donations should be made out to the Barry Community Foundation. Casual hats and jeans will be appropriate dress for the free-will donation pork roast dinner at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Lake Odessa Saturday, July 16, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Raffle prizes and live entertainment for all ages will be available throughout the evening. Terry Armour will conduct a live action at 8:30 p.m. Among the items donated are spring break accommodations for four adults and four children at a four-star resort in Oriandc. Fla. It is located only one mile from Disney World. Other contributions include beauty services, household appliances, lawn, golfing and hunting equipment, etc. Those wishing to contribute items to the live auction can call Debbie Geiger at (616) 374-1504. Eric and his engaging smile have become a familiar sight to Barry and Ionia country res­ idents. Graduating with his luikewood class­ mates in June, Eric continues to participate in sports, fairs, hunting, proms and other activi­ ties. His approachable manner is changing attitudes. Rather than thinking of him as “dis­ abled." many arc learning that Eric and others in wheel chairs are merely “differentlyabled'. He drives a pickup with hand controls and happily shows curious children (and adults) how he maneuvers his chair to bed of his pickup with an electronic lift Co-ed doubles league begins Monday at TK The Thomapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission will be offering a co-ed tennis opportunity for any and all tennis lovers. Matches will be Monday evenings from 6:30 p.m. until dark at the Thomapple Kellogg Middle School. There will be a brief organizational meet­ ing at 6 p.m. Monday. July 11. followed by the first set of matches. League play will continue through August with all matches being held on the courts at the TK Middle School. A $20 per team registration fee and an atti­ tude of fun through tennis, along with a rack­ et and balls, are all that is required. Du«t off that racket, call your co-ed part­ ner. and head to the courts on July 11 to get in on the “love". Call the TAPRC’s Mike Bremer with any questions or concerns at (269) 795-8853. Eric Chase Featuring a complete menu 5 nights a week. Gardens erry Restaurant 3J» Sizzler. <rida5 OK Your Choice BBQ Ril>« or Prime Rib Bring in this Ad to Get 10% Off Spirits Available! Coni off with oca* of our Your Meal! Offer expires 7/19/96 955 N. Main (M-66) • Nasln 517-852-0106 It’s the 19th week of ear 52~we6k celebration of otit < “We have the best price on Cooper Tires anywhere in the universe! tf someone is selling you Cooper Tires at a better price than ours—it must be illegal!’ ^Wilder’s Tire & Auto Service 818 E. Clinton St.. Hastings 269-948-2192 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, Jut? 7. 2005 - Page 15 Lakewood boys go 20-0 in SCMYB by Brett Bremer Larry Hayes Sr.. Larry Hayes Jr., show off their catch with president of the National Bass Anglers Association Jim Sprague. (Photo supplied) Hayes team qualifies as top BASSFAN In a close race for the National Bass Anglers Association (NBAA) National Championship title, the team of Larry Hayes Sr and Larry Hayes Jr got edged out b/ two other teams, but may come out the big winners in the long run. The pair was the highest finishing team to be registered with the Skeeter BassFan Army and now move on to the $100,000 Weekend Warrior Championship to be held this August. This well known team from the Yankee Springs area is one of the top regional teams in Michigan. "We're very excited to have a team of this caliber represent NBAA at the Weekend Warrior Championship" says Jim Sprague, owner of NBAA "Our organization and all of our anglers will be Armstrong puts eyes on sports that usually aren’t The most famous man and bike combination since Pee Wee’s Big Adventure graced me silver screen is back at it again. Lance Armstrong is cruising around France, home of the second place city in the 2012 Olympic sweepstakes. It still shocks me that this one man can get most of the world to care so much about watching people ride bicycles. Lance does more than that. I haven’t had a chance to catch more than a quick highlight here and there, but every­ day someone seems lo have a cycling story. There are more people with their attentions glued on Lance that on what the Tigers are doing, how Joey Harrington's pre-season work­ outs are progressing, or how close the NHL players and bosses are to starting their league back up. That makes sense I suppose. A possible seven-time world championship performance is a little more important than a sub-.500 baseball team, an underachieving quarterback, and a sport that’s been nearly forgotten south of Copper Harbor. Mich. Around here, sports like cycling arc sometimes referred to as the orphan sports, which at the high school level in Barry County are just about anything but football, basketball, and wrestling. Armstrong is the kind of guy that those sports need, a grea: champion with a great stoty. His battle through cancer hasn’t just been an inspiration to others with cancer and other cancer survivors, he inspires countless others in countless ways. A friend of mine couldn’t stop talking about “the Tour” the other day. “Did you see that finish?” she asked. “It was like two seconds." she said referring. This coming from a girl who would leave a play-off football game tied 14-14 after watching the band at half time, who would know the difference between Barry Bonds and Brent Barry, and who's normal television viewing habits don’t veer far from the Discovery, History, Biography, ot Buffy the Vampire Slayer. We went to the movies on Tuesday evening, and getting up out of her seat she sounded like a retired farmer rising out of his front porch rocking chair after a nap on a rainy after­ noon than a mid-twenties newly wed. “I guess I got a little too pumped up watching Lance," she said. “I ran five miles today.” I don’t know if she’d be inspired the same way by Michael Jordan, Tom Brady, Venus Williams, or Alex Rodriguez. I don’t think I could convince her to sit down and watch any of them play a complete contest in any of their respective sports. And yet, she’ll have the TV. tuned in for hours and hours for days and days watching Lance. The only other thing I can think of that matches that is what Tiger Woods does for golf. Sure lots of people ride bikes, but do they watch bike races on TV? No. Lots of people play golf, but do they watch tournaments on the weekends when Tiger Woods isn’t in contention for the title9 A few do. but not nearly as many. There are only about 17 days left in one of the greatest sporting strings of all-time. Armstrong has lifted the Tour de France trophy above his head every summer since 1999. As of Wednesday Lance had the lead. I thought he waited ‘til later in the race to take the lead, but as lo»?g as he’s still there at the end I guess that’s all that matters to him. his fam­ ily, and his many fans. If this is really Ltnee’s last race, as he continues to say it will be. who is going to inspire my friend to run five miles next summer? Who’s the second best cyclist in the word? CHASE GEIGER IRONSIDE INSURANCE AGENCY 129 Division St.. P.O. Box 25. Freeport MI 49325 (616) 765-3445 • Fax (616) 765-3460 1-800-522-2919 Small Town Friendly, Personal Service AU Your Insurance Needs! Robin Chase. Agenf Inaurance Company rooting them on at this fantastic event." Finishing in third place overall at NBAA’s recent Overtime Championship event qualifies the team to compete in one of the most anticipated national events for weekend anglers, where they’ll compete with anglers from around the country for thousands in cash and prizes. The Weekend Warrior Championship will be held at th Eagle Mountain Reservoir in Fort Worth. Texas this sum­ mer, with practice days held on Aug. 6 and 7. and competition on Aug. 8 and 9. Sponsored by Skeeter Boats. Yamaha, Strike King. Solar Bat and many more national sponsors, the BassFan Army has put together a contingency program to give the weekend anglers a chance to qualify for a big money championship on the level of professional anglers. NBAA will qualify a team from the 2005 season for the 2006 BassFan event, so anglers are encouraged to get signed up with the Weekend Warrior Program. National Bass Anglers Association was chosen as the first northern based tourna­ ment circuit to participate in this fantastic new program. NBAA conducts tourna­ ments throughout the nation and is the fastest growing grassroots bass fishing organization for the weekend angler. NBAA just wrapped up their Championship Week in Paducah, Kentucky at the end of May where they awarded two fully rigged s’-eeter Boats and a total of over $80,000 in cash and prizes. NBAA will sanction more than 1000 bass tournaments in at least nine states and offers two separate National Championships, the $5000 Blackjack Shootout, the $2500 Super Big Bass Challenge and nearly 100 different quali­ fying divisions to fish. NBAA offers weekend and weeknight anglers a chance to fish locally to qualify for a true national championship. For more information on NBAA or the BassFan Army, you can check out their website at WWW.NBAA-BASS.COM. Sports Editor A pair of ten-run victories over Hastings squads last week capped off a 20-0 season by the Lakewood 10-andunder South Central Michigan Youth Baseball (SCMYB) team. By taking their league championship, the Lakewood boys earned the right to play in this weekend’s Willie Mays dis­ trict baseball tournament sponsored by the American Amateur Baseball Congress (AABC) in Marshall. The eight-team double-elimination style torment will be held July 7,8, and 9 at the Marshall Athletic Fields. Of the 11 players on the roster for head coach Shane Bronson, nine played together last year in their first season of SCMYB. Many of them also had the experience of playing together in tee-ball and little league contests. SCMYB was created in 2001 to pro­ vide youth ages 8 to 18 an opportunity to play a more competitive brand of base­ ball in the greater Barry County area. The goal of the league is to make sure players are properly instructed on the correct techniques and rules of the game of base­ ball. The SCMYB was not only created to improve youth baseball around the area, but to see that players continue to move up the ladder with their skills. Bronson said that having a group of youngsters playing together for more than a single season makes a big differ­ ence in their play. “It helps a ton." be said, “and obvious­ ly they’ll be playing together next year and the plan is for them to be playing together all the way up to high school." The Lakewood team opened its season in early May with a 16-10 victory and its offense never slowed down. The team averaged 15.65 runs per game against the other three SCMYB 10-and-under teams. Bronson's boys were held under double digits just twice, scoring nine runs each lime. Following both of those nine-run outings the team responded by scoring more than 20 runs in its next contest. Scoring runs like that could give the Lakewood boys a couple extra weekends of baseball to play this summer. District winners will advance to one of seven regional tournaments sponsored by the AABC. Winners of the Marshall dis­ trict will return to Marshall July 13-16 for the North Central Regional Tournament. The AABC Willie Mays World Series will be held July 28-31 in Cantano. Puerto Rico. A pair of teams from Hastings arc still striving to match the Lakewood boys’ undefeated season one in the 12-andunder league and one in the 16-and-under league. The SCMYB s 12-and-under and 14and-under leagues finish their play this week, while the 16-and-under division teams still have a couple weeks remain­ ing on their schedule. FOR SALE BY OWNER Enjoy privacy & seclusion along with lake access! 1644 Pine Crest, Algonquin Lake This exceptionally well maintained home features three bedrooms, two baths, a great room with feature Window, finished basement, 2 lots, 24x40 finished heated garage, dog fence and playhouse. Possession at cluse. Beautiful trees create privacy and seclusion, with lake access to a sandy beach. Asking. $250,000. Call 269-948-2318 or 269-217-9644 after 6:00 p.m. KLASH, continued from previous page to a three way battle between former speedway champions Fred Campbell, Bob Holley, and Chris Orr. With less that 40 laps to ren aming Orr made a slick move from third to the lead and held off Holley for the biggest win of his career. “Klash VIII" saw the field swell to over 80 entrants and the second biggest upset in Klash History Todd Currier started in 14th and shot in to the top 5 behind leader Bob Holley at the mid­ race break. The final segment saw Holley trad­ ing the lead with Rick Sexton before Butch Miller took charge on lap 138. With the tire wear becoming a problem for Miller, Currier, now of seven cylinders slipped past with 18 laps to go to score the $15,000 first prize. “Klash IX” could be described with one word HOT! Mired in a record breaking heat wave, race day saw air temperature pushing 100 degrees. John Delarye started from the pole and led all 100 laps of the first half to head into the half-way break ahead of Jeff Bozell and Fred Campbell. In the second half Delarye’s domina­ tion would continue until lap 171 when the word HOT! became a description for Delarye’s engine. Under caution on lap 194 the smoke from Delarye’s car turned to fire ending the sec­ ond most dominate run in Klash history. Ken Scheffler took over the top spot and held off Tom Thomas and last row starter Chad Blount for the win. “Klash X" saw a new July dale and a record $W),000 purse. Front row starters Andy Ponstein and Billy Shannon traded the lead for the first 32 laps before Shannon wi»s able to pull away and lead until lap 150 when Shannon's dreams went up in tire smoke as he spun off of turn four. That set up a Classic duel to the finish between two “Klash" champions Andy Bozell and Chris Orr. Bouncing off the wall on lap 166. Orr was able to recover to take his second Klash win. “Klash Xr was a tale of two races. The first half of the race was mired by several crashed and spins. The crashing continued early in the second segment eliminating former winners Chris Orr and Todd Currier as well at Tim Devos, Kenny Wa*ner and Billy Shannon. As the race reached the late stages Tom Thomas and Fred Campbell swapped the lead a couple of times with Thomas emerging as the winner of the 11th annual event. “Klash X1T was a classic duel between two legendary Michigan short track racers. Andy Bozell along with outside pole sitter Fred Campbell ran inches apart the entire race. Campbell was finally able to pull away at the end and add the “Klash” to a long list of career wins. ’’ \/i s> >u i- -r.n tint! ioJ/i ".' thi> I.ill. I ((.i'­ ll ni ricil /hi .him I ~ciHililn,t .iltnnl .uinthi'i p.n mem. Th.mks in A/.iinSm it’s n< (( Interest ( hih Moh&ii’e, I'm .ill 'Ct. / ((.IS .title tn ■ ' • relm.mec tut home i’.ik \<>u I .ittord tho-e mitmn p.ll lilt Ills. ( Jm < he e.irni hi> iie<rfcc, I'll he rc.it/i f<> sii itch it h.u I. I or n<nt, n'^ .i solution th.it it ork> tor toe. " Interest Only Mortgages Now available at MainStreet Savings Bank. Call a loan originator for details. (269)945-9561 or (800)267-3830 �Page 16 - Thursday. July 7. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Two traffic crashes claim lives of 2 lone motorists The Ford Taurus, driven by Frank Conor of Delton, which crashed into a tree on Orchard road, near Eddy Road. (Photo by Molly Benningfield) Two separate traffic accidents that took place within days of each other during the long Independence Day weekend claimed the lives of two motorists. Frank Conor, 18, of Delton, and Gordon Clemons. 43. of Bellevue, both were driving alone before their vehicles struck a tree on a rural road. Conor was killed Thursday evening. June 30. when the 1997 Ford Taurus he was driving crashed into a tree on Orchard Road, near Eddy Road. He was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no other occupants in the car. Conor was wearing a seat bell, but pre­ liminary investigations show speed and possibly alcohol were a factor. Trooper Phil Vannettc. the Delton Mercy Ambulance and the Delton Fire Department assisted on the scene. Deputy Nettie Shaffer and Sergeant Jason Sixberry are investigating the causes of the accident. Three days later, Clemons was driving his 2001 Chevrolet S-10 truck down Lacey Road on Sunday night when he struck a tree near Case Road. As the only occupant of the car. he was pronounced dead at the scene. Clemons also was wearing a seat belt, but alcohol is believed to be a factor in the accident. Lifecare Ambulance, the Bellevue Fire Department and Johnstown Fire Department assisted on the scene, Deputies Kevin Erb and Jim Fawcett are investigating the causes of the accident. Officers are awaiting laboratory results regarding the suggestion that alcohol was a factor in both of these fatal single-car accidents. Lake 0 man has starring role in college production Nate Stoner. Lakewood 2003 graduate and son of Debra and Donald Stoner of Lake Odessa, recently starred in Tony Kushner’s play ’Angles in America" at Columbia College in Chicago. He was picked by student director Frank Cermak to play the leading role in this mod­ em drama about gay life and HIV. "We are really psyched to have done this play and worked very hard on it,” said Stoner. "It’s the masterpiece creative work about the sociological and personal effects of living with AIDS and the ways in which America and Americans deal with homosexuality." Stoner currently lives with his roommates in the trendy “Clybourn Corridor” neighbor­ hood on Chicago's near north side. Stoner said the transition from central Michigan vil­ lage life lo (he urban scene was the most nat­ ural thing in the world. "I was made for Chicago.” he said. “I love it. I love the pace and the variety and the excitement. It took me all of one night lo get my city legs." Stoner said he is happy with city life and his choice of Columbia College. "It makes arts a priority, not an after thought or an add­ on like at some universities. It’s a total envi­ ronment. The classes, the people, the support you get. And the teachers are all working pro­ fessionals. They give you way more than just classroom theory." While at Lakewood. Stoner played the role of the mayor in "The Music Man." Tomas Putnam in "The Crucible" and Beverly Carlton in "The Man Who Came to Dinner." At Columbia, he played the killer in "Sorry Wrong Number" and Serge in “The Food Chain." Stoner said he hopes io pursue a full-time acting career after gradation. “I’ll probably stay in Chicago, it’s a great theater town. In addition lo acting, there are tons of opportu­ nities in production and it’s wide-open to start your own small company. 1 just want to make enough money and be happy. I’m open to whatever the future has in store." ADMIN, continued from page 1 The Chevrolet S-10 truck, owned by Gordon Clemons of Bellevue, that crashed into a tree on Lacey road, near Case road. (Photo by Molly Benningfield) • Timothy Johnston, high school princi­ pal. $81,161 • Michael Schneiderhan, assistant high school principal. $68,890 ■ Judith Johnson, assistant high school principal, $62,636 • Michael Karasinski. middle school principal, $76,238 ■ Mark Martin, middle school assistant principal. $64,696 • Stephen Hoke, middle school assis­ tant principal/CERC coordinator, $66,715 • Marjorie Haas. Pleasantview Elementary principal. $65,586 • John Johnston, Central Elementary prin­ cipal. $66,448 • Susan Linarce, Southeastern Elementary principal, $69,848 • Amy Tebo, Star Elementary principal. $64,452 • Mary Youngs. Northeastern Elementary principal. $73,659 A beginning teacher in the Hastings School System starts at an annu­ al salary of $32,618, with the current top-end salary at $69,956. In comparison to the other districts, the aver­ age level of salaries for last year (rounded to the Exceeding Expectations ts a Family Tradition nearest dollar) included: iaus hours Enc Dmboch. President Mor>aw>dunS8 superintendent. Don Gentry Sates Mgr 1u». Thu & Fn txifj 6 $108,245; assistant BameSgns Soles SaKrday tn® noon superintendent. $86,742; Chns Sherman. Finance Mgr SHMCIH0W Mon a Wed 8-7 JAmy Tait. Sates business manager/direc1ue.1huaM84 tor of finance. $73,471; high school principal. $87,133; high school assistant principal. $72,538; athletic director, $71,530; middle school principal. $80,860; mid­ dle school assistant prin­ cipal. $68,100; elemen­ tary principal. $75,508. 94 CHEVY Z-71 SHORTBOX Cooley said the district 350. 1 OWNER SILVERADO. COLD A/C has been keeping the costs in check as far as Everyone in Barry County gets the CM Employee Discount It's simple. You pay what we pay. Not a cent more. Visit us on the web at www.dreisbachmotors.com Dreisbach 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings (269) 948-8000 Locally Owned ft Operated 97 CHEVY X-CAB Z-71 03 GMC YUKON XL SIJ 350. SILVERADO, DUAL EXHAUST HEATED LEATHER. GM PROGRAM CAR. NICE! s8,495 *25,995 administrators' pay. Salaries for other positions include: • Melinda Cole, director. Child Care Center, $30,906 • Larry Cook, supervisor of custodial and security services, $40,088 • Earl Cooklin. supervisor of food serv­ ices. $40,119 • Sharon Duits. supervisor of trans­ portation services. $40,000 • Brian Osterink. supervisor of technol­ ogy. $53,215 • Mark Rushford, supervisor of mainte­ nance services. $48,650 In other business in the special meeting last Wednesday night, June 29. the Board of Education: • Approved the 2004-2005 General Appropriations Act Amendment number four for the general operating, school service, and debt retirement funds. • Approved the 2005-2006 hourly wage scales for community education instruc­ tors and substitutes. The superintendent (or designee) is also authorized to hire community education instructors, substi­ tutes and oilier hourly employees as nec­ essary. • Approved the continuing employment in 2005-2006 for Melinda Cole, Larry Cook. Earl Cooklin. Sharon Duits, Sandra Graybill. Janice Karasinski. Timothy Kietzman. Brian Osterink, Mark Rushford. Elizabeth Spurgeon and James Vreugde. • Prepared the no minees for board offi­ cers for the 2005-2006 school year: Patricia Endsley, president: Michael Hubert, vice-president; Donald Myers, secretary; Eugene Haas, treasurer. • Received information abort the Family Life Curriculum. The isste will appear as an action item on the July 13 reorganizational meeting of the Board. The next meeting of the Board of Education will be at 7:30 pin. Wednesday, July 13. in the multi-purpose room of the Hastings Middle School. *6,888 NOTICE TO IRVING TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS 04 PONTIAC GRAND AM 03 PONTIAC VIBE 04 BUICK CENTURY V-6. CD. BALANCE OF FACTORY WARRANTY POWER MOON ROOF. AUTO. AIR. POWER WINDOWS,TOCKS I OWNER. V-6. CD & MORE s 11,888 *12,888 12,488 Informational meetings are scheduled al the Irving Township Hall at the comer of Wood School and Wing Roads on the tottowmg dates: Tuesday, July 12, 2005, at 7:00 pun. Wednesday, July 13, 2005, after regular meeting Tuesday, July 26, 2005, at 7:00 pjn. Thursday, July 23, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, July 30, 2005, at 10:00 ajn. and 6.-00 p^n. Monday, August 1, 2005, at 7:00 pun. The meetings are scheduled so residents can be informed ol the proposal on the August 2nd ballot regarding the new FIRE STA- TIONAownship hall 00 JEEP WRANGLER SPORT 02 S10 CREW CAB 4X4 4X4. 6 CYL Al TO. AIR. LOW MILES 17,000 LOW. I-OWNER MILES. UKE NEW IN & OUT S13,888 s 16,888 OLDS BRAVADA AWD LEATHER. LOADED. LOCAL TRADE 13,888 The Irving Township board will provid® necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signer for the hearing impaired and auchc lapes of pnnted malen’ls being considered at the meet­ ing, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting or public hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Irving Township Board Individuals with disabilities requiring aids or services should con­ tact the Irving Township board by writing or calling the following: Carol Ergang. 3241 Wood School Rd . Mridtevilte. Ml 49333 Phone 4 (269) 948 8893 CAROL ERGANG Irving Township Clerk � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-07-14.pdf 8959a356d85579388ce4715623165165 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHURCH ST ......... ■ " ■ .■■■■ i—i —ywww— After 80 years Legion moves to new site Lawmakers, working hard or hardly working? See Story on Page 20 See Editorial on Page 5 The Hastings HASJWGS Ml 4^058-1893 J Freeport Fastpitch Hall of Fame grows See Story on Page 18 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday. July 14, 2005 VOLUME 152, No. 28 PRICE 50C Audit praises county’s financial management by David T. Young Editor Barry County has been running a pretty tight financial ship despite these times of eco­ nomic troubles for Michigan. That’s what Steve Kirinovic from the accounting firm of Abraham & Gaffney of St. Johns told the Board of Commissioners Tuesday during the annual audit of the books for fiscal year 2004. "Our firm does (the audit for) 10 counties," he told commissioners, “and you’re in the top couple... There were no significant issues we found in terms of internal control." Kirinovic said he was particularly impressed that the county was able to come up with a fund balance, or savings account, of nearly $2.1 million, or about 16 percent of its total budget of more than $12 million. The firm, he noted, recommends a contingency fund of between 15 and 20 percent. Hastings not on Money’s 100’ list Though Hittings twice wes included in author Norman Crampton’s book “The 100 Best Small Towns in America" during the 1990a, it was not listed in the top 100 communities in which to live as deter­ mined by Money magazine and CNN/Money. Catednria. however, was ranked 99th in die listings, which also included two other Michigan towns. Rochester (39th) and DeWitt (75th). Caledonia Township Supervisor Bryan Harrison said, “ While the te mptation is to pet ourselves let’s not miss the point Caledonia has always been a great place to cast home - our challenge is to keep it that way. This is not something we have become but. ironically, it is something we can lose. The very things Stat define and enhance our quality of life are those that win be most challenged as we grow. Our open space aAd natural resources, high quality schools, and safe neighborhoods and sense of community identity al! face anaslon. The (Money magazine) article and website lists many things dut -great anmnuaities have. However. 1 think the quaiity of Me in Caledonia is determined ant only by what we have but what we tack." The factors used to determine the list were affordable housing, plenlifiil leisure activities, plentiful cultural options, low pollution, low crime rate, low auto insur­ ance. short commute time and access to quality health cart. Next blood drive set for July 22 The next local blood drive will be held from 1 to 6:45 pm. Friday. July 22. at the First United Methodist Church in bast­ ings. The Great Lakes Region of the American Red Cross has joined Hood regions nationwide issuing an urgent appeal fo. blood donations. In most states, blood inventory levels have dropped below a safe and adequate supply. Without more blood on me shelves, the Red Cross cannot ensure that hospitals will have the blood they need to treat all patients. The Great Lakes Region, which includes all of Barry County, has about a 48-hour overall supply of all Hood, and critically low levels of several typesincluding ’types O-negaitive and ©-posi­ tive. A three-day-or 72-bour supply-is considered a safe level for providing for the ongoing and emergency needs ot patients in the nearly SO hospitals served by the Region, with five- to seven-days considered optimal. The Region reports critically low levels of Type O-negative, Type O-positive, Type A-negative and type B-negative. Those who are scheduled to give blood are asked to honor their appointments. Blood donors must be al least 17 yean old, weigh nt least 110 pounds, and be in good general health. For more information, call I -800GIVE-LIK Miss Barry County pageant Saturday The Miss Barry County pageant is schedu»ed for 7 p.m. Saturday. July 16, in the Thonuppic Kellogg High School auditorium. Tickets are $10 at the door or $8 in advance and may be purchased from any contestant or by calling Carveth Village at ... See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 ‘School marm’ gives lessons Margery Martin, retired Delton fourth grade teacher, played the role of the "school marm” and answered questions about the old Brown School at last Saturday's Bernard Museum's ice cream social She said the kids used to drink from the same water dipper and colds and flu spread quickly One year, school was held only 42 days because of so much illness. (Photo by Helen Mudry) ’• f Middleville councilman under fire See AUDIT, page 16 Tax abatement fails in Delton by Marcie Westover Staff Writer A tax abatement request for the proposed Hickory Pointe residential development at Delton was turned down in a 3-2 vote of the Barry fcwuship B<’ard. 1 he tkx abaicmant was tied to plans for 24 apartments for senior citizens and families. The project needed support to get Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) funding which was needed for fa­ ther development. When contacted Barry Township Clerk Debra Dewey-Perry confirmed the voce. but refused to provide any more inforr.iaiion when contacted further. Dewey-Perry also said Barr Township Treasurer Judith Wooer was unavailable to provide any information. With the proposed tax abatement estimates showed the township would have giv^n v $22,000 annually arid in turn unly reiarived $6,000. The township currently receive* $350 from taxes on the land. Barry County Realty owns land for the pro­ posed development. "This is not a high profit thing.” Bob Fisher Barry County Realty general manager said. See DELTON, page 3 Union rejects Bradford White pact Middleville Village Councilman David Newman said he felt “ambushed" at the Village of Middleville council meeting Tuesday night, July 12. when he was accused of a conflict of interest. Village Manager Ron Howell reported that he believed that Newman, as president of the Thomapplc Area Parks and Recreation Commission, in approving a mowing con­ tract with Middleville Mowing owned by his granddaughter, was in violation of the con- See MIDDLEVILLE, page 14 Kirinovic said one of his firm’s clients is a county that had only between 1 and 2 percent in its fund balance in the past year and it has been struggling mightily in the fact of the continuing state budget crisis. "They (the other county) were not doing well in 2003 and they didn’t have nearly your fund equity.” he said. "They had to make seri­ ous cuts in ’04 because of the state budget revenue sharing reductions." Turning to Barry County’s situation, he praised the internal controls on spending and monitoring revenue. "It’s a credit to you folks to maintain that fund balance." he said. "Hopefully those dol­ lars will be there (in the future), but we don’t know." Though department heads are expected to exercise fiscal restraint. Administrator Michael Brown and his office ultimately are David Newman Members of Local #1002 of the United Auto Workers last Friday voted Friday to reject a new contract with the Bradford White Corporation in Middleville. The Grand Rapids Press reported Saturday. July 9. that the union’s reason for the refusal to sign a new contract with the water heater manufacturer was a new health insurance plan with increased deductibles and other portions of the contract. According to a letter to the editor received by lire Banner this week, there were other rea­ sons for turning down the contract. These included changes in language which would have “stripped workers of their dignity." Enc Lannes, plant manager at Bradford White had no comment when called June 13 abex’t this issue. No one would comment on whether the contract was still being negotiat­ ed. Bradford White manufactures water heaters. It is the largest employer in Barry County with more than 1,0UU workers. It has received tax abatements from the Village of Middleville as well. Grand Rapids-based Physician* Care cur­ rently insures Bradford's union workers. The headquarters of Bradford White arc in Ambler, Pa. Besides Middleville there is another plant in Niles. City businesses want to build higher fences by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer The Hastings City Council later this month will decide on three proposed ordinance changes, one allowing businesses to have higher fences than residents, another a rezon­ ing for a residence and the other governing facade improvements. The first readings of all three were held Monday night and the second readings and final approval is expected to be discussed Monday night. July 25. All have been recomendcd by the Hastings Planning Commission. Proposed Ordinance #398 amends require­ ments for fences and walls in the downtown B-1 business district. There have been several requests from downtown businesses, includ­ ing Hastings City Bank, to be allowed to con­ struct higher fences that owners believe nec­ essary for public safety or security. The current local ordinance states that a fence, wall or landscape screen may be locat­ ed within a front yard, but shall not exceed a height of three feet. This would be amended to state that a fence, decorative or protective wall or landscape screen with a height not exceeding six feet may be located in any front yard in the B-l central business district. Councilman Frank Campbell, former mayor, said he opposes the amendments, stat­ ing that lie felt businesses were being favored by being able to build fences that residents cannot. Councilman Don Bowers also said he opposed the amendments. “If they (City Bank) or any other business feels they need to put up a six-foot security fence, then they do not have much trust in the people of Hastings." Ordinance #397 will amend the zoning for a parcel of land at 605 South Michigan Ave. (comer of Michigan and East Grand) from D­ 1 Industrial to R-2 One Family Residential. There is a residence located on this property. The requested rezoning is compliant with the future land use map designation for this prop­ erty. as included in the city's master plan. City Council members had some discus­ sion about the reasoning behind this ordi­ nance. It was explained that the current resi­ dents want to sell their home and are unable because of the zoning designation. Ordinance #399 amends requirements for masonry or other facade improvements for multi-family residential structures. The code has long requir 'd that multi-family residential buildings have masonry on a portion of all front walls. The existing language and requirements within the code are difficult to interpret even for city staff, and are difficult and expensive for contractors and builders to perform. The new language is intended to provide See FENCE, page 3 Guest at going away party A large crowd fumed out last week at Thornapple Manor to wish Rita Ferguson (left) a fond farewell as she leaves her job as the manor's community services representa­ tive to serve as a combat medic with the U.S. Army. One of the surpnses at the open house was the attendance of her oldest son. Andrew (center), who is in the U.S. Marine Corps based in North Carolina and awaiting deployment to Iraq the first week of August. Pictured with them is son Collin. 12, who hopes to be a Marine someday Rita and husband Bill also have identical twin sons. Chad and Ryan, who are in the U.S. Air Force (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) �Page 2 - Thursday. July 14. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Bernard Museum’s ice cream social takes step back in time 795-4972. Children under 5 are free. The new Miss Michigan. Octavia Reese, will be emcee for this event. Stabenow speaker at Dems’dinner U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow will be the keynote speaker af the annual TrumanJohnson dinner boated by the Barry County Democratic Party, scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Saturday, inly 30. The dinner will be held at the Thomas Jefferson Democratic Hull. 328 S. Jefferson St in Hastings. Slate Representative Alexander Lipsey and Joueph Lukasiewicz of Unicameral Michigan are also on the agenda. Lipsey is a former Kalartazoo councilman and vice mayor and is the current representative for the stale 60th House District. Lukaaiewicz is a lead organizer al the statewide non-partisan group Unicameral Michigan intent on eliminating the Michigan Senate through a November 2006 ballot initiative. Tickets for the dinner are $15 per person or $25 per couple. They can be purchased in advance or reserved by calling Ken Ckhy at 269-623-8481. A Untiled number of tickets wUl be a variable at the door. Senator Stabenow will be available to meet with the general public prior to the dinner. Citizens wishing to meet with her should arrive at the hall around 5:30. S1K r!KAI planning booth at the fair An information booth by the Natural Resource Action Team (NRAT) will be new to the Barry County Fai. thrs year. Barry County residents who stop in at the booth will learn about the latest efforts to help protect natural resources in Barry County. Residents also can learn about an upcoming wetlands workshop being planned for this fall. NRAT was formed as part of the Barry County Vision 20/20 process. Its goal is to increase awareness and interest in the preservation of natural resources in Barry County through effective education As part of its mission. NRAT will be host fix a wetlands workshop to help educated residents how area, wetlands can be pre­ served. The NRAT committee is continuing their efforts io help protect the natural resources in the area. Last M. NRAT hosted a series of educational workahops call "Food for Thought - Save My Home Barry County.' For more information, visit www.cedarcrcekinstitute.org/nraLhtm uisameo veterans plan fund-raisers The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) chapter will have its For-Get-Me-Nots flower fund-raising sales at various loca­ tions in Hastings Saturday, July 16. in front of Felpausch. Wai-Man, Plumb's and Kmart. All of the funds raised will go to the dis­ abled veterans who are in the VA hospital in Battle Creek. The local chapter uses the funds to buy snacks, clothes and to take the veterans co field trips throughout the year. The motto for the group is "Disabled Veterans helping Disabled Veterans." Chapter 47 of Michigan meetings are held in Bartie Creek at the Bumham Brook Center on the third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. This is open to the public as well as its 855 members from Barry, Eason and Calhoun counties. Call 945-2605 for more information about what help is available for veterans and their families. The chapter not only helps veterans, but also may be able to help their families. Library Friends plan book sate Friends of the Hastings Public Library will have their annual used book sale Thursday. Friday and Saturday July 14, 15 and 16. under the tents on the Barry County courthouse lawn. Due to the generosity of the community, the Friends have an unprecedented number of books for sale this year, numbering well over 10.000. There are books (all sorted'/ an every subject and many in like new condi­ tion. Paperbacks sell for 75 cents and hard covets for $1.50. Other books are specially priced and there are also brand new Scholastic kids, books and cookbooks for half price. "Il s even more important that you visit the sale this year, as the proceeds from the sale will help the library reach its Aug. 31. $500,000 goal.” a library spokesperson said. "This will be matched by an anony- mous donor 4-1.” The hours of the sale are Thursday 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. for Friends of the Library or $5 admissior; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. There will also be a bag sale starting at noon Saturday , with $3 for a sack of paperbacks and $5 for hard covers. For more information, call 269-945­ 4263. ‘Mouse that Roarerf dates , times slated The Thornapple Arts Council Summer Youth thentre will present "The Mouse that Roared" July 22-24. Performances are Friday and Saturday. July 22 ard 23 at Central Auditorium at 7 p.m. and on Sunday. July 24 at 2 p.m. The play is based on a story by Leonard Wibberiy that began as a serial in the Saturday livening Post. The story is about Duchess Gloriana the Twelfth, just 22 years old. trying to keep her tiny country afloat after a Ca ifomia winery does a rip-off of her country's only product. "Pinot Grand Fenwick." Her solttion is to declare war on the United States. The method in her madness is that her study of recent history suggests thu the surest way to wealth is to lose a war with the U.S., which then pours aid, relief and rehabilitation on the vanquished. When hrr declaration of war is consid­ ered a prank, Gloriana decides to escalate. Tully Bareom. in charge of Grand Fenwick's tmall army of bowmen, launches an attack on New York Citv. But instead of surrenderir g. Bascom upsets all calcula­ tions and wins. Christopher Weaver returns to direct his third Summer Youth Theatre production. The assisunt director is Angie Greenfield. Gloriana is played by Mariah Burd with Zac Fay as Tull y Bascom. Also in the cast are Becky Ponsetto. Lexy Wilson. Mackenzie Keller-Bennett. Katie Ponsetto, flam Radart, Emily Gores. Elena Gormley. Jenny LaJoye, Freys Kniaz, Seth Beduhn. L-iaak Ramsey, Chris White Ten Nugent. Emily Benningfield, Mitch Singfaerry and Teejay Tzylor by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Many alumni of the old Brown School (1873). Delton Kellogg School and members of the Delton community met Saturday after­ noon for the annual ice cream social at Bernard Museum. Miss Delton 2005 Karianne Kozan and her court. Bethany Draper. Leah Minshall and Tracy Hoekstra (Kendra Davis is on the court, but was unable to attend ) served ice cream and all the trimmings. The fund-raising event was sponsored by the Bernard Historical Society. The Happy Tones played old favorites for the visitors who sat and chatted with old friends. Retired fourth grade Delton teacher Margery Martin sat at the head mistress’ desk and shared some of her knowledge of the school and the museum. She said Brown School originally stood on the comers of Brown and Lindsey roads. It was moved to Delton’s Bernard Museum in 1963. The building was the social center and used for weddings, dances, parties and funerals. One year, school was held only 42 days because the kids always had some sort of "bug.” She said they all drank from the same water dipper. In 1939. the school no longer had an had an outdoor "privy.” It still did not have indoor plumbing, but had graduated to an indoor chemical toilet. Anne Minshall. one of Saturday’s visitors to the school, was waiting for her daughter, Leah Minshall. to perform her royal ice cream serving duties. She spent the time reading a 1897 applied physiology book. She and Martin chuckled at some of the health lessons of a ccatury ago. People were encouraged to bathe once a week in the winter and at least Arvilla Bunnell enjoys an afternoon of music, ice cream and old friends at the social. twice a week in the summer. People were warned about biting their finger nails because of the poisons. Members of the Wilcox family used the social as an opportunity to promote their fam­ ily reunion, which will be l»eld at Barry Township Park behind the fire bam on Sunday, Aug. 14. beginning at 1 p.m. This is the 50th consecutive year the reunion has been held. Sidewalk sates set this weekend The annual sidewalk sales in Hastings will be held this weekend. Friday, JGy 15. from 8 ajn to 6 p.m.. and Saturday. July 16, from 9 to 5. Sales can be found all the way from Feldpausch on State Street down to the eourthoua: lawn and on South Jefferson Saeet. Karen death of Second Hand Comers, who is cltairing this event, said that the community should look forward to big sales from many participating merchants. She said shoppers should look forward to: Ace's ent sale, which will open early on Thursday. Hodge's Anniversary Sale, and South Jefferaon Street sales from Al & Pete's, Bosley's and Progressive Graphics. Bob's Gun and Tackle also will have its blow-out sjde in front of Miller Real Estate, cotton candy and othu specials will be found at Second Hand Corners, and nearby the G & L Concession will have Italian sausage, corn dogs, and fresh-squeezed Friends of Hastings Public Library will sponsor its annual used book sale on the Barty Cxinty courthouse lawn Thursday, July 14, through Saturday. July 16. Proceeds from the sale arc intended to help the libraiy reach the Aug. 31 deadline of reaching the goal of raising $500,000 to build a om facility. Day lilies will he sold at the library sta­ tion from Ned and Rita Brown's garden. Proceeds from the ffuweet will go toward the library goal. Miss Delton Karianne Kozan (right) and her court Bethany Draper (from left), Leah Minshall and Tracy Hoekstra serve the sweet treats for the ice cream social. Kendra Davis is not pictured. Connie Johnson brings grandson Daniel Elliott to the social to greet friends arid have some ice cream. Dates scheduled for UAW’s free food distributions Dorene Woodman (from left). Betty Wolthuis and Esther Kahler encourage mem­ bers of the Wilcox family to attend the reunion Aug. 14. Fridays at Fountain continues July 15 Musicians from the Community Music School cf Hastings will perform at the next program in this summer’s series of “Fridays and the Fountain" programs from 11:30 a_m. to 1 p.m. July 15in downtown Hasting!.. Remaining performances for the Fountain Series will be Jeff Baker July 22. Ric Casleman July 29. Colleen Acker and Maggie Murphy Aug. 5, Dulcimer Friends Aug. 12. and Thomapple Players Aug 19. The series, co-sponsored by the Thoma;pie Arts Council and the City of Hasting i. is named for the location near the courthouse fountain downtown. Ali Fridays at the Fountain concerts will take place rain or shine. In the event of rain, all performances will occur at the City Bank in the Community Room which is located downstairs. Also on Friday evening, beginning at 6-30, the Riverbank music concert in down­ town Middleville will feature “Lucky Dog," perforating acoustic folk, bluegrass and swing. United Auto Workers Local 1C-O-2 has selected three Tuesdays, July 26, Aug. 23 <*nd Sept. 20, as the dates for distributing free food to those in need at the UAW Union Hall, 295 Washington St. in Middleville. All three distributions will take place at 4:30 p.m. Anyone who is at risk of going hungry qualifies to receive this food. Anyone who might have to choose between paying for other expenses such as rent or medicine and buying food, or skips meals to make sure their children have enough to eat. they may be at risk of going hungry. The UAW Local f 10-0-2 has been distrib­ uting food to those in need since the summer of 2002. The food distributions are a collabo­ rative effort among the Food Bank of South Central Michigan. UAW Local 910-0-2, the Middleville United Methodist Church and the Barry County United Way. The Food Bank is a United Way agency, a member of America’s Second Harvest and the Food Bank Council of Michigan. Fun music slated at State Grounds Passing of the Rotary gavel Sheree Newell hands the gavel over to Dan Mejeur, who will be the new 2005-2006 president of the Hastings Rotary Club. Mejeur said that his goal tor the club is to 'get more publicity to show the community what Rotary is all about." A weekend of fun music is planned at the State Grounds Coffee House in downtown Hastings. The female acoustic musical group "Don’t Look Up My Skirt’ will be welcomed back at 8 p.m. Friday. This group specializes in orig­ inal and cover tunes with a repertoire from Janis Joplin to Jewel. "The Rock Band." a three-piece group of musicians that plays at the First Baptist Church, will entertain patrons and visitors at 8 p.m. Saturday. All shows have no cover charge, but there is a one drink minimum. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 14. 2005 - Page 3 FENCE, continued from page 1-------------builders with more options for facade treat­ ments, while providing for attractive and functional buildings. The walls which will be required to contain brick or masonry treat­ ments will be the front wall with the primary entrance to the building, a second wall which has frontage on a street or if no wall fronts a street then the applicant can determine the second wall. In other council business Monday evening: • City Manger Jeff Mansfield submitted a memo about the City Bank Streetscape proj­ ect. Under Michigan Economic Development Corporation and federal guidelines, there must be multiple bidders for the project, but even after soliciting bids from many contrac­ tors, there has only been one quote for the work. The bidding will be opened again and city crews will be out to clean up the area in the meantime. • The Summerfest Committee of the Bam County Chamber of Commerce was granted several modifications to the proposed street closures for Summerfest activities next month, as well as a modification for the parade route. The parade route will include the use of Michigan. State Street. Boltwood. Railroad, Church. Apple and Broadway. The final details of the route have not yet been deter­ mined. • Brenda Tcegardin was re-appointed to a six month term on the Hastings Public Library Board of Directors effective July 1. with the approval of City Council. The reason for the six-month term is because Teegardin lives outside of the Hastings City limits, but still owns property inside the City limits. • Greg Miller was appointed to the Cable Access Committee. Miller's appointment filled an existing vacancy on the committee. Residents of this home at 605 South Michigan Ave. have asked for rezoning of their property from D-1 industrial to R-2 single-family residential. Orangeville hall, community center groundbreaking set Orangeville Township finalh will break ground on its new Community Center/Township Hall in a public ceremony at 2 p.m. Wednesday. July 20. The event will take place after 17 years of planning and 10 years of contributing to the building fund and visioning a new facility In attendance will be the township officials and the building committee members who have been leading this process over the past year. Several guest speakers arc .scheduled to address the community, including former Orangeville Township Supervisor Boyce Miller, current Supervisor Thomas Rook. Trustee Robert Perino. Building Committee Chairman Chuck Norris, and John Jeffries of Wakely Associates A/E. the architectural firm for the township. The new township hall will be 6.600 square feet and :s expected to provide needed office space for township officials, fire resist­ ant file storage, pantry for the township food program, a public lobby at the front entrance, and 1,260 square feet in the basement. The 3,900-squarc-foot community center holds 172 people, complete with a warming/serving kitchen and restroom facilities. The location for the building is on town­ ship property off Lindsey Road next to the existing park. Construction cost for the new building is estimated at $800.(XX). Township officials say they hope to have construction completed and occupy the facility by early December. Community members can begin reserving the community room for events and activities beginning in late October. Cost for renting the space has not yet been determined. The township is estimating the operation, cleaning, and maintenance costs of the com­ munity room on a per use basis and will determine a fee based on that estimate. Any questions can be directed to Township Supervisor Tom Rook. , Congressman Vem Ehlers (left), with Viking Corp. President Mike Bosma. Ehlers champions legislation to aid fire sprinkling industry Officials from the Viking Corporation met last week with Third District Congressman Vem Ehlers in Grand Rapids to recognize his leadership in co-sponsoring the Fire Sprinkler incentive Act of 2005. The bill now has a total of 89 co-sponsors. During the meeting. Viking President Mike Bosma presented the congressman with hundreds of letters written by Viking employees and ocher members of the com­ munity expressing support for the legisla­ tion. “The benefits of fire sprinklers as depend­ able. cost-effective methods of saving lives and property from fire are well document­ ed.” Bosma said “Sadly, the major hurdl* keeping many property owners from installing sprinklers is finance of the sys­ tems. HR ! i 31. and a sister bill in the Senate (S 512), will make the decision to install fire sprinklers easier by allowing building own­ ers to deduct the cost of a sprinkler system from their taxc£>j>^r a sho^rpepod of Xupe than presently allowed. Through this Wx incentive^ Goagmsa. can have a unba^fole in making the trices that our citizens live, work and play dramatically safer while pro­ viding potential economic benefits >7 reduc­ ing the overall cost of fire prote.'.ion in our communities.” Viking Corporation employees have launched a campaign to promou this impor­ tant legislation. As a result of the company's efforts, hundreds of letters have been delivered to key members of Congress requesting their support. “Viking will continue to play a leadership role in the fire protection industry, in the local community, and on Capitol Hill in pro­ moting legislation to protect our communi­ ties from the devastating effects tof fire,” Bosma said and expressing his appreciation. 'We salute Congressman Ehlers' commit­ ment to this important life saving legislation. His leadership will help sustain the positive momentum already behind the bill." Viking joins the National Fire Sprinkler Association and American Fire Sprinkler Association in urging Congress to pass this legislation and provide the catalyst to stop tragic loss of life from fire. Viking Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Viking Group. Inc. of Grand Rapids, MI, USA. The Viking Group, which is privately held, is .a world leader in the manufacture and distribution of innovative fire protection equipment. The company employs approximately 850 people and has manufacturing and distribution operations across North America, Europe and Asia. For more information about Viking's full line of products and services, please visit www.vikingcorp.com or call 800-968-9501. County’s 4-Hers asking citizens to ‘Meat the Need’ ‘Mouse that Roared' set for July 22-24 The Thomapple Arts Council will present "The Mouse that Roared" at Central Auditorium next week The cast is already hard at work over their lines. Performances are Friday and Saturday, July 22 and 23. at Central Auditorium at 7 p.m. and Sunday. July 24 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for seniors, students and children. Pictured from left in the front row are T J. Taylor. Jenny LaJoye, Elena Gormley. Isaak Ramsey and Chris White. In the second row are Mitch Singleterry. Emily Gores. Freya Kmaz, Katie Ponsetto, Mackenzie Keller-Bennett, and Lexy Wilson. In the back row are Seth Beduhn, Emily Benningfield. Sara Radant. Becky Ponsetto, Tess Nugent. Zac Fay and Mariah Burd. DELTON, continued from page 1 “These apartments are basically a break­ even project for the first 20 years.” T he tradeoff for the township would be to take a a lower tax amount now. have apartments available for seniors and fam­ ilies, and lay the ground work for future affordable housing. After the apartments were in place then there couid be movement to have 62 addi­ tional houses put in. With the apartments in place water, sewer and roads would be there to better accommodate further development. In a letter from Lee Brundage of Hickory Pointe at Delton LLC. steps laid out for the development, included: • 1. Planning and Zoning has approved 24 apartments and given preliminary plat approval. • 2. PILOT approval is required to pro­ ceed with the MSHDA funding applica­ tion. • 3. The Michigan State Housing Development Authority must give final approval of funding for apartments and infrastructure. • 4. P & Z must approve site plan for senior apartments. • 5. P & Z must approve plat to create lots. • 6. Developer must finalize construc­ tion financing. • 7. Start construction of infrastructure including residential Phase I (10 lots). • 8 . Township adds 10 lots to tax rolls • 9. Developer builds 24 apartments and 2-3 houses priced at $125,000 to $165,000. • 10. Developer sells 2-3 houses before starting work on next 2-3 houses. • 11. Developer continues to build and sell hou.es subject to required approvals. • 12. Lots will be sold subject to hous­ es being of equal or better quality. • 13. Each $ 150.000 house adds about $1,875 annually to tax rolls. Through this venture there could have been affordable housing available, some­ thing the people in the area said they wanted. Fisher said. Area 4-H youth are leading in and out of the ring during the Barry County Fair this year, they’ve prepared their livestock for sale and now are calling the community to “Meat the Need” of hungry people. For the 11th year, the Barry County 4-H program and the Food Bank of South Central Michigan arc collaborating their resources to bring homegrown pork, beef and lamb to the “Meating the Need"campaign. With service in mind, 4-H members are encouraging their buyers at the Barry County 4-H Large Animal Auction Friday. July 22, to donate the animals to the Food Bank of South Central Michigan. The process is fairly simple. People can attend the auction, bid on the animal of their choice and then donate it to the Food Bank or send money directly to the Food Bank. Monetary donations are pooled and the Food Bank sends a bidder to the auction to buy 4-H livestock. The Food Bank handles all processing arrangements and costs. “Barry County has always been a tremen­ dous supporter of the Food Bank’s Meating the Need campaign." said Teresa Osborne, director of food donor and community rela­ tions for the Food Bank. “It really is a win­ win situation, companies and individuals have the opportunity to support the 4-H youth by buying their animal and at the same time. can help the hungry residents of Barry County.” Each option gives 4-H members money from the sale of their animals and at the same time provides much-needed meat products for Barry County residents. Individuals and busi­ nesses cam a Michigan income tax credit for monetary contributions and qualify for a fed­ eral tax deduction for donations of purchased animals. The 2001 Hunger in America study revealed that the Food Bank serves more than 60.000 individuals annually. Children make up 39 percent of that number. The Food Bank last year distributed more than 774.801 pounds of food in Barry County — over 120.000 pounds more than the record year 2003. “With demand on the rise and national donations drcreasing, local food raisers like the Meating the Need Campaign are becom­ ing more crucial to providing our agencies with a variety of foods to distribu:e to those in need," said Osborne. “Protein items seem to be donated less and less by manufacturers, but arc still in big demand by our ejencies.” Last year’s Meating the Neel Barry County campaign received donations of three steer, from Mike and Pam Scon (who donat­ ed two) and Deppe Concrete. LLC. 'Tiirteen hogs were donated by All Tech Engineering. Cheap Hicks. Deppe Concrete (two). Dore Products. State Rep. Gary Newell, Mary Ellen Denton, MTB Trucking. Northern Barry Livestock 4-H Club. Tyden Seal Company (two) and the Viking Corporation (two). Eight lambs were donated by Battle Creek OBGYN. Bray Transport (two), Hoffman Brothers. Laansma ABS. Rob-Len Dairy. Sunny Fresh Foods and Trade Mark Realty. Cash donations from Nobis Agri-Scrvice. Halbert Dairy Farm. Great Lakes West. LLC and Country Chapel United Methodist Church made it possible for the Food Bank to purchase two additional hogs. All of the meat donated from the Barn County Fair will be available for distribution to Barry County residents through the Food Bank’s 16 Barry County member charity agencies. Monetary donations can be mailed to the Food Bank at P.O. Box 408. Battle Creek. MI 49015 or can be made on their secured website, www.foodbankofscm.org. For more information call the Food Bank at 269-964-3663 or visit their website. Since 1983 the Food Bank of South Central Michigan has distributed more than 69 mil­ lion pounds of food to the hungry in the eight counties they serve: Barry. Branch. Calhoun. Hillsdale. Jackson, Kalamazoo. Lenawee and St. Joseph. The Food Bank of South Central Michigan is a United Way funded agency, a member of America’s Second Harvest: The Nation’s Food Bank Network, and the Food Bank Council of Michigan. �Page 4 - Thursday, July 14. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Save the mill pond in Nashville School salaries Cruelty to animals intolerable, illegal To the editor. An article appeared recently in the Banner about a family dog being shot and killed on Strickland Road in Carlton Township on June 12 by an unknown person or persons. This past week, we became aware of a stray dog. picked up by animal control on June 22 in Nashville, on Main Stn-et (M-66), near the golf course. The deg. a c xmhound. had a serious wound, which was covered with maggots. Animal control took the dog to vet­ erinarian Dr. Robinson, who, upon perform­ ing surgery for the wound, discovered a 7inch piece of arrow imbedded in the dog. The arrow, with a camouflage shaft, was a Gametracker brand Broadhead. Terminator Serrated Model 1130, which had three serrat­ ed "wings’ attached near the point, which caused major muscle tearing and damage. Currently "Danny" has had three surgeries and will need one more. This past week, veterinarian Dr. Long treated a cat who had been shot. This cat, a gray and white male, was found July 2. drag­ ging itself acrosf Ryan Road due to 75% paralysis. Two good Samaritans brought the cat for medical treatment and are now caring for this unfortunate creature. These three occurrences speak volumes about a deeply alarming lack of empathy and respect for living creatures. Not only are these incidents revolting when we think about the suffering (and death in the one case) the ani­ mals experienced, but research also has proven that persons who engage in animal abuse and cruelty, even at a young age, will often progress in their intentional cruelty and ultimately use physical violence against chil­ dren und other people. This progression is referred to as "the link" and must be taken seriously. We. at the Barry County Humane Society, understand how sad it is to lose a family pet, which can be a loved member of the family. It is hard enough to have sickness or an accident take a pet's life, but to lose that mend because of someone's intentional cruelty is unaccept­ able. We share in the family's grief in the death of the dog who was shot to death. The Barry County Humane Society offers a $500 reward for information leading to the conviction of a person or persons involved in animal cruelty. If you have any information on any of these cases (of any other animal cruelty case), please ct II the Humane Society at 945-0602 or 945-3994 A civilized society knows that animal abuse should not and cannot be tolerated. Animal abuse is a punishable crime. Help bring the people, who were involved in these despicable acts to justice. Dawn Koning, President Kathy Wiggins, Coordinator, Barry County Humane Society To the Editor: The Village of Nashville has a problem. A hundred years ago or longer, Nashville had a grist mill, where farmers brought their products to be ground into consumable shape. That mill was powered by water, obtained by damming the Thomapple River, creating the mil! pond, which became a holiday area for the water and a sanctuary for waterfowl and other aquatic creatures. The grist mill today is long gone, leaving only the mill pond. It may havc been a place for fishing tournaments at one time, and yes, kids did swim in it, but no more. Now it is only sanctuary for the creatures who inhabit it The idea of dredging it is ludi- crous. Where would you get the money for the job and where would you put the sedi­ ment? And draining it in November, letting it freeze to kill the algae, suggests no idea of biology. ITie wildlife need the water in winter as much or more than in summer. Without the water, the birds leave, the turtles and frogs freeze solid and in the spring the algae would grow back. Save the mill pond, it is a nice place. Let the greedy developers go somewhere else to make their money It is about time people stand up for the animals, because remember, what happens to them will happen to us. Steve Toman. Nashville Insurance wasn’t reason for rejection To the editor: This letter is in response to Paul Kopenkosky’s article on the front page of the business section in the Grand Rapids Press last Saturday. I really don't mind that the many readers in Grand Rapids are misinformed, but I want the people of my community in Barry County to know the facts. The Bradford White Corporation's new insurance plan is definitely not why members rejected this contract. Even though their plan was designed to be confusing to the user, it wasn't that bad. Given today’s rising medical costs, our employees realize that health care is on the rise. Everyone I talked to understood the need for some sort of change. Wc all knew this was inevitable. What we don't understand is the corporate greed that demands not only obvious pay cuts, but that we lose some dignity right along with it. Was it so necessary to cut out the parts of our contract that would show respect to us? Must of us have been here longer than the current "regime." We have worked very hard over the last several years for this company, and we deserve that respect. 1 don't need to go into what part of our dig­ nity they wanted us to give up, but I will say they wouldn't have been able to buy us back with some chicken on "Employee Appreciation Day." 1 would also like to say if anyone out there knows Paul Kopenkosky from the Press, ask him where he gets his facts. Is he sure he talked to a union representative? (That phrase "flexible plan* used to describe the insurance deductible sure sounds like a corporate term to me.) Maybe be should try his luck with the lottery. If one were to believe he actually gathered his information from an employee, he must have picked the one in 1300 who neglected to mention language changes as a reason for rejection. I think they underestimated us. We may not seem as strong when pitted against one anoth­ er, but we are strong when it counts. And we support our bargaining committee. Margo Shafer, Local 1002, Middleville More cuts in health care unacceptable Cemetery maintenance must improve TB the editor, I’ve lived in our great state of Michigan for 50-plus years, watching the health care sys­ tem change on a yearly basis. Many smaller drug stores and medical sup­ ply companies have eitner closed, or have been purchased by larger competitors. Local personal health services must close their doors because funds are depleted. When these changes occur the taxpayers, senior citizens, disabled people, and health care agencies become the eventual losers. With House Bill No. 0267, all one hundred pages as it now reads, and soon to voted on by our chosen lawmakers, these same citizens, health services and care manager agencies will lose needed funds. The taxpayers again will feel the tax crunch, and the trickle-down effect eventually will hit Social Security. SSI, Medicare, and many pensions. Currently these are a few proposed cuts to the MIChoice Waiver Program, and HUD. The Michigan House of Representatives sug­ gests a $15 million cut in Care Management, which equals a 67% decrease. The Michigan Senate asks for a $10 million cut in Care Management, which equals a 40% decrease. These cuts are not necessary. Within the past five years MIChoice was cut $50 million, which is a 33% reduction. Our elected state officials incorrectly believe Care Management and administration are the same entity. The HUD Section 8 Voucher Program is also targeted by legislation. Currently, 75% of vouchers must go to families with income 30% of the determined area median income. The proposed change 90% of vouchers would go to families with income to 60% of the determined area median income. This propos­ al will drastically reduce the amount of vouchers to tho e who need the funds, fami­ lies with low income jobs. (For example: If the area median income is $45,000, then 30% = $13,500 and 60% = $27,000. It is very likely families with income under $27,000 may not qualify for the** HUD voucher.) The estimated national 30% median is in the $15,000 range and the 60% median income is close to $30,000. Our area is below national average. Other possible changes to HUD include time limits on voucher assistance, allow pub­ lic housing authorities to change how rents arc calculated, and housing authorities could set their own subsidy levels ignoring fair mar­ ket rent from HUD. I urge everyone to call his/her state repre­ sentative, senator and congressinan. tell them not to approve Bill No. 0267. Care Management and HUD voucher assistance are vital services that -toctades assessing client's needs, developing a care plafl. arrang­ ing services, providing constant client assis­ tance, plus helps our senior citizens, disabled persons remain independent in their own home, and housing for low income families. Administration for the MIChoice Program is only 4.9%. The proposed 40% to 60% cuts in Care Management will have a devastating effect on clients’ lives. Our local agencies may lose funds, thus many seniors will lose needed services. I have mentioned only a few areas includ­ ed in Bill 0267, there’s much more, affecting a majority of residents in Ionia and Montcalm counties. Our state voted itself into a negative financial situation, again looking for budget cuts to programs which are most dependant on those funds. We, the taxpayers, must tell our state gov­ ernment not to deplete badly needed services, and to diminish other high expense projects. Need 1 even suggest our taxes will increase to provide lost state funds? Being on a fixed income, living at home, 1 cannot find a money tree in my yard. Can you? We cannot stop the clock as we grow older, but wc can retain health care and housing services to help us upon retirement, low income or physical abil­ ity. ■ ' ; Marty Thalison, Ionia To the editor: 1 would like to express my disappointment with the maintenance of Riverside Cemetery. My family paid the fee to have the flowers in the um placed on our parents’ grave cared for. In return, we are not having the property maintained. We did not expect to see the dead blooms thrown on the ground. There does not seem to be any schedule for trimming the weeds, so they grow around the head stones. Why are we not allowed to place a small plant in the ground between stones to cover the area where weeds are left to grow? I have not seen evidence that grass seed is planted where the grass has been left to bum in the sun or at a dirt is placed on a grave when another grave is dug. I request­ ed this planting two years ago after a large pile of sand was placed on my parent's grave. At this time, 1 sent anole with my payment for the year, expressing my appreciation that this planting would be done. This did not liappen. I was given reassurance this was the cemetery policy! Grass will not grow with the current condi­ tion cf the soil in the newer burial areas with­ out attention paid to assist this process. It needs new topsoil and water. Many of us received notice we could plant trees if we desired to do so after contacting the cemetery to receive approval for their placement. Who would see that these trees receive water and a little care? We have not noted any additional landscaping provided by the cemetery to make this the memorial area it is intended to be. Families bought these plots.with the faith it would be an area that would be an attractive place to pay tribute to the family members they lost. Please help us to do so. Ann VanderWeele, Grand Rapids info appreciated To the editor: Thank you so much for reporting cm the Hastings Schools’ administrative salaries. I like seeing how my tax dollars are being spent. It is nice knowing that the median salary of the administrative staff is probably $40,000 more per year than the average Hastings res­ ident's earnings. Isn't the aim of a school district to educate the children of the community? After seeing the salaries. 1 now know why there aren't any decent before and after school programs and in-town busing. Maybe one of those highly paid administrators can give my middle school daughter a lift home so she doesn't have to walk by herself through heavy traffic. 1 can't do it. Hl be at work (earning signifi­ cantly less) so I can afford my property taxes. Juli Tapscott, Hastings resident Bible has advice for new graduates To the editor, 1 was privileged to visit several high school senior's open houses this past spring. I have commended them on their courage in reciting the Lord's Prayer, even though it sup­ posedly was illegal for the occasion. There was a couple other things I noticed in these visit*. One was the atmosphere seemed to get smokier as I went along. Now I thought that it was no secret that cigarettes are a killer My insurance agent had told me that smoking takes an average of six years off a person's life. I wonder why our seniors have not learned that smoking is a killer? Smoking is also an unnecessary expense and a slavery that is very difficult to free yourself from. I have seen several couples who have had to sell their homes because they burned up the money that could have made the payments. One other thing seemed to get worse and worse as we went to more and more open houses. It seemed the girls mostly, but also the boys, wore less and less cloches. This pornographic or obscene clothing also seems to produce more and more pain and suffering from babies bom to unwed parents, babies without care takers, men and women Living together without being married, divorce, etc. Why? Could it be that it's unlawful to read or study the Instruction Book called the Holy Bible? Or is there a famine of bearing the words of the Lord ? The Instruction Book, the Holy Bible rays: • Hebrews 13:4. "Marriage ts honorable among ail, and the bed undefiled; but forni­ cators and adulterers God wjll judge." • Isaiah 55:2, "Why do you spend money for what is not bread. And your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, jnd eat what is good. And let your soul delight itself in abundance." • Second Corinthians 6:14. "Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For >,zhat fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness9" • Proverbs 3:5, "Trust ir. the Lord with all your heart, and lean unt on your own under­ standing.’* • First Corinthians 10:3 i, "Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." • 1 John 1:9, "If we confess our sins. He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Is there not a much better way? Rus Sarver, H^stinfs Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. What about ‘disaster fatigue? Residents of the Florida panhandle and Alabama are cleaning up after Hurricane Dennis. Some haven't been able to rebuild after Hurricane Ivan from 10 months ago. Some commentators have mentioned "disaster fatigue." Would you want to rebuild if you lived in a hurricane or flood zone? The Hastinsa BaiUlCr Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 PMehMby Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacoba twin Frederic Jacoba VkePrwan Steven Jacoba Seaetary/Treesurer • NEWSROOM • Davto T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gabon (Assistant Helen Mudry Ruth VanderVeen, Hastings: **I would want to rebuild. It would be my home and I would want to take care of it.’’ Ni-ote VanderVeen, Caledonia: “1 have visited the south and I really like it If it were my home 1 would want to rebuild. CaitHn Branch, Hastings: “I would rebuild. This is my home and I would want to stay no matter what." Jacquie Siska, Bellevue: Tammy Seder, Battle Creek: Heather Bcnsemer. Hastings: Ertttfi Sandra Ponsetto Patricia Johns Ke»y Uoyd Bren Bremer Martie Westover Fran Faverman Heather Reed • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ctoeetoirt atk ecceptod Monday toroutfi Fndey, 8 00 *.m to 530 pm "I would want to move. I wouldn’t feel safe." “I come from Tennessee and the south is beautiful. I definitely believe the south is worth rebuild­ ing." “I would have moved the first time. But. I do have relatives who just moved down there." Scott Ommen Dan Buerge Rose Heaton Jonathan Jacobs Subecrtptton Mw $30 per year to Berry Carty $32 per yeer m adprtng combes $35 per yeer ebewhere POSTMASTER Send addraee eftengee to: PO. Boe B Hertnps, Ml 4805A0602 Second Ctos* PoetoQe Pert to Hsenge. Ml 49058 �Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation honors Coopers ** Legare has given the x ampmgn m eliminate ike ,rute ammun»’H«n by deciding to meet in texuon only on ^■fc week between mm and mto August |Ddn published in • letter to the editor »n the Banner la»t *1 tWr lammg law makers essentially are telhng the fggjaif «» «h*» nothing is reaJIs that >mpo ***’ J LpNMMg l4x pdlMe who rtwisc d{go to* • '*■*•’ * ’’b ’be best in nit.dM.al benefits and a pret m mjwettt package If the work ** x* eass that u can fxr *T*< 6 w-rth «Sm r« taco tmng ma <rfl»»W U*KW Ma cf fto* the Ma. hif.ri Scaur ihentry rrducin* tegtUMotf Muter, tean 141 Foundation. to 110. u kxAinf teeter 41 the linu Al lea*’ Wt More would mvc « l*ip*>en u moeh u *V> nullam • t1" 1 don't tee where «er>«. »<«JJ te reduced We don't uem “ b. jmmg Middle VUG Inn on Thursday. Sept. 22 The social hour will be at 6 p m followed by dan- from them a» it u n.\w PS Since I began wntmg this edrtonal. ■ group og Republican kgixlaHo announced thev’ll introduce a bill dealing with econoouc issues tn Michigan, but wune of the U* reductiam won't go into effect until 2fW)N Three vears from no*, niany of the buxinessex the* 're trying ro help wor ‘t even he here They need help now Annchcr merrto to cute aw maker- Get b*k to work' Both seemed a little overwhelmed by the attention they are receiving. Joanne Dipp o( the TAEF explained that they were nonunnted by someone in the Thomapple Kellogg School D> strut Dipp spoke movingly about her penorud contacts with the couple from coping with personal tragedv to celebrating community •pint Rosemary retired from the Hapr > Time preschool m Hatting* alter 1 5 yean She con­ tinue* to he an Mtisc volunteer, having worked with Dipp on a Bereaved Parents group for Ham County and providing sup­ port lot community event* m Freeport Both < «w>pers are Frrepon B**»sierv and r *-i a t J A IT jNT it married to BHm NffotoMta. Tbaif ebtitimi ■re 7-yenr-oid kftt and 3-yenr-oM Carter, wbo «re the hgta of <hdr gnndlparentt’ Gm Rowmary raid, "we are iwMtod to the community" Lane echoed. ~We krer Freeport, our home and family Wc really know what community involvement mean* " planned a Birthday Roast for birthday On the day she hand delivered the ’enng from heart problems gjfU of love ‘ Both Cwpers said they see the TAEF a* an home others deserve more than themwLcs They are glad the dinner u a fund-miser for TAEF. not }um focusing on them Rosemary s philosophy of life include* knowing that it is true that it u more Messed to gi*c than to receisc Lane said. “You have Used today until you have done something tor w.«mrone wfa> cannot pay you hack v.meNdy needs wtu. whirl a real roily I he Pease Church Pinewood Dribs and as prupnet.’r of the Puff the Dragon pedal pulls at l«xa: fair* including the Bam. County Fair it may be your time It may be a li*tcnu< cm. maybe your arms to encourage or maybe your 1-ar.c said He and Rosemary live their beliefs Each Memorial Day they *K*rk in a ^ornmuaity struck by (raged* firaid. lire or tornado This pas’. May they helped rebuild a .hureh m Marengo. Ind But before lhev left. hug ‘ Lane is emptoved by Aiuc-^r When he he could fill with supplier and drive todiraa- burnt hand to the tumace breaking down with a hole in the beat exchanger to the well quit ting and their washing machine breaking B»«th kne giiuemng and have created gar­ den n»sms «n their own property and volun­ teer their time to plant and maintain one of the garden* in tram uf the Freeport C ommunity Center Lane, who was almost killed tn a traffic miracle’ and thi* is one o! the reason* he cel­ ebrates Ide He said, try to make a difference tn the world, dont fall into a pit of despair" I to u*ffrqw.*-ith h. ‘ k wc raxd &* mans a* 14M of them"* YcerawU* m- scctt! ’xu' 1 »c been le- than impres<d by the ket xr Mau 1-egMlMure it -c.en: year* And though it’s Jomi 4 nght « - hs me Republican Pat’s ! Jt»n t *ce where 5dcM' Utould be ler ” 'he bo* The-, re just a* much a part *f b a group »f almost 15“ !c»■-* at *■ ;>**•<!!.> (WWUn.'C’U' n time* Itrrera: wrai ‘.ear* -rars DuThis t* 4 grraip et pubf. dot -h recent revraC ■ •’ puNx ftttttrr ietc;:rr Granhtiim Granhoim w, wa* quoted . ■■ •ffk al* thal *b»*ukJ >c « icfasUhev urern eautc* to »x- *ccti when there * a parade k « * queer, pai-caxu emerc 4 pra<< ^irtunitv t.. sb-.w up •v mher Xind uf manufwu lured "’ce! givud" pubhc reUto -n* word* and have his uf her picture taken tr» help the re ■ ■ »umc to roll up the sleeve* and take <<1 the diflk ulf wor*. of ■< a very iroubied state budget or cur 1 krep joto tnu© tens mg Mtchigan 1 l*°<ato? extended swronef saeatvom * tulc too much important *’* work remains to be Jra< •tM*s wadjrqr the people the wronF * ■** Speaker of the H«m« Cm/ divask- feuer on their wi ?ir. (hu Mate s-ruggic with pay fre 4Xm* uncmptoymer.i «md the un ■oman or child n •*** hard he mb. Wc pay them g ** empknmen: and wc jack up fe* »d health tare Wc hate a ngI The *ec>’nd annua. . hgrr. . olf ouung fast Saturday helped re«u»/ rae again fhc >aic Bui F»ne? s drear >’ 4 wild cummumtv event '■ help worthy local dufibe* Porter, f.inrrer pre*‘Jcr.: .»t nr l<a*ur<*s Country Club B««arc same up with the iJtj ncarh tw«- year* ago and died vh. rtly alter ward The firu golfttuung. m 2t«>4. raised SlMtrai t>< wurtny ^au* e* Thr. year s ■ Otmr raised aimml J-tuNc that amount - ahou $¥iipmi The M( \ will get about Sl$.tWi >»f that figure and th» rest will he »pm tmunj the Barrs t *untv Child Abuse Prevenuui Council • > Hares ( .«mty I ruled Wav ht*mcie** prcventMX program <$4 JU” and Habitat for Humanity i$3<WM>i Even better wa» the dcn*>n*tratH*n U»t Saturdas c4 grass-root* community »pmt that was *0 esulcnt throughout the railing Forty mo«m and coom * fttowhl, meeting at 7 30 •*° ««nl» u> conmbuic at 269-795-1142 or Marilyn net 0 $25 for indmdbtto or $40 far copies. Checks made oat to TAEF cat be » to TAEF cto Dykstra. PO Box 164. MtddMfc 49333 Mary E''en Su- ivan a roprese^iaf ve from Congressman Vera Ehlers office. USDA Aura. Development D rector Da e Sronm-n ana Freeunrt V '.age P'u^oent deny M«smo snow a oto*n-up *espres«nt*bon o’ 'N? grant cnecx mv. hwr pcrum team* took >ur m the cnrapetiuon ami there were many sohmterr. from the chanties that stood to benefit working ail over the course anJ clubhouse A Ex <m people look pan m thi* event, not jum bc<au*c they like tu piay golf, but alw* bc<4tu*c they wanted to be 4 pan <»f doing some­ thing that benefit* our c»*mmunity Many o’ those who played or wi«kcd as *oluntccTs in braxhs showed a genuine sorKcm for the Mix! of these four agciKie* Furthcnra.rc. there were many k*cai buxtncsvc*. tow many to men lion, that played important roles in making Che event a huge succea* Perhaps most nraabk wa* the golf <iutmg * sp»n«ur. MainStrect Savmg* Bank # This 1* the bext of what living in a small »»n like Hasungv has to uffcr - pe»jpk helping people who help peopk Everybody win* It bring* nxirelhan a gnun of truth to the Barry County Chamber of Cummer c slogan saying Barrs County 1* "•great place to live, work and play collecting videos tor troops ^OP Sevrcur) Tom E«W» Wtdcnt kutunne RuhudM-n Dykvtra Charity golf brings out best in the community - Frrd Jacab*. *fc» prMrnu J-Ad (irnpfon "wu- RcpublKut Pan) t* is a water Together the,. celebrate the world around them Anyone who would like to help celebrate Apptuncc. tn dmnu»n Having, the Hx.hnp. Amcneon Ixfron P.M (45 u the lormer Tuk-Tock Rcuauram <x u Cunei, in Hailing. Ri.tunlwn ha. loaned a non-profit corporalion for the mo.ic erton Pund» for poingc to mail the item. h. the troop, mi) be »cnl to Kaihannc Ruhardum. 1(20 Heath Road. Haumg. Midi 4MO5H Correction: Signing ceremony makes new Freeport water reality hs PairKia John* Vfu/* Un J. r li •»■•* nxe an b»>uf last Wednc«dLi* tor Frecpet Village < -urxil membersign the pa/vrs •-filialis t»* nuke improvement* u the water vvuem a reaiuv The -diage ha* received a vuimaai niral Jeseiof>men: U»an men the I mied State* I Apartment of Agruulturc and it ha* received 4 yui" al" c .-innuinii* lk**clopment Hluvk Gram through the Michigan ixonomu Development ('««nmi*»H<n Fhe Ml.DC grant will help pa* »»* the rxtcnMon -I the watei line to Munn Manulactunni to create and maintain fob* The I SDA .vtgmailv haJ apposed an $h5o.(in kun >n 2<iM but when bids were let. the oldiiuwi “I *a» required to complete the protest Thi» is a year loan al 4 125 pervent Rural desckipnKnt fund* will he used to renovate the existing municipal water system itxluding replying 1MMM> feel of water main and *«OMV the itucmu of the existuig water tank The «y *«m sene* I MS rural * uviximer* Michigan USDA Rural Development Dire^toi Dale Sbcrum presented the vetemo md chock hw the prvfcvt He told a *mall gnwp <W Frocpurt council member* that the practice used to hr m rural licvckfmcnt that you simply toed to attract a large manuiactur ci who would bring yob* Io the sommuiuiy -Sow we try to improv*; the commuruty to Mtract people who will bang new job* and *tuiltty to the area, he said He al*o raxed that this 1* a ua* to bang tax (uyer J»'liars hack to the «.ommumty if wc improve the amcnine*. th. pcsTk will cv*mc and the job* will follow.’ Sherww -aixt Man FJIcn Sullivan fn»m Congressman Vem Ehlers office *aid during the ccremon* that the xsmgrcsuiun wa» please with the go»d stewardship the village na* Jv«»n (. .mnc 11 ITcMdent Jerry F Mi*k«» prai**d the w(<k of hi* prcdev.exs.vr. Tim Fish, "h tk*gan working on this prorvi lour scar* car her when the Michigan Department of Environmental Qualit* had rcMiticd the vil lagc that thr quality <4 the water was un> scptabic Miskx* ha* been **<king on the project tor two year* and praised council mcmN'i Bfikc Steams h* shepherding thi» project to com ptcrawi While thiv project will not replace ait the water mains, it will make a significant diltCICXKC Steam* *a>d With the new ucU. people an­ al reads beginning to see a dtflaenoc But we are bringing new water through old !mc* A* the * atcr main* are replaced residents w ill *cc a real improvement ” AKiut 1x5 rural customer* are served by the water system Hrah Muko and Sherwin said they antic 1 pate the Jay when Che village san provide municipal veuers �IP vvrw III 1. M4> • 0*». �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 14. 2005 - Page 7 Harold Stannard remembered as tough, but loving principal by Helen Mudry Staff Writer The Woodland community is grieving the loss of retired school principal Harold Stannard, one of its patriarchs and self pro­ claimed characters, who died Thursday. July 7. in Palm Springs. Calif. Though not native to Woodland. Harold and his wife. Nell were adopted by the com­ munity. Stannard, bom in Ionia, was principal of Woodland High School from 1949 to 1958. "Baby boomers" who went to Woodland School in the 1950s can tell many tales of Stannard and the "no-nonsense tight ship* way he ran the school. Charles Fariec recalled that he approached his job. with the discipline of a serjeant in the army. Marshall Meyers said he was not intimidat­ ed by Stannard, but many others were. Meyers said he was such a history student and loved to talk about battles. "He was such a battle buff, on test days wc would ask him questions and got him off track so there wasn’t time for the test" Galen Kilmer remembered a history lesson about Pickett’s Charge in the Battle of Gettysburg during the Civil War. Stannard had all the students stand on their chairs and look north of the school. He vividly recreated the battle in their minds. Sometime later when Kilmer was in college, he had to give a speech about something he had witnessed and he recounted Pickett’s Charge as if he had witnessed it first hand Kilmer said the pro­ fessor was very impressed and gave him an "A". “Harold always said the dates of an event were not as importin: as what led up to it and what followed. Yes. Harold used the slap of a yard stick on the desk to get student’s atten­ tion. This was in 1955. 10 years after World War II. and being a history buff, he used the tactics of General George Patton. But with all his roughness, he had a soft side.” said Kilr>«er. He remembered when Stannard would catch students in the halls they would run for cover but Kilmer devised a defensive tactic and would start asking him history questions. That was usually a successful diversion. In previous interviews. Stannard said he could also tell tales about many of his former students when they were a bit "friskier" in their teen-age years. As a captain in the Army he was accustomed to instant discipline. “The students will never get by me. I may have been tough.” he said, “but I was always fair." Shirley Kilmer agreed. "After I was out of school. I realized how important the children were to him. He want­ ed them to be something he could look back and be proud of. He demanded respect and got it When we were called to an assembly, wc were shaking in our boots, wondering who would be called to the carpet. ’At ease’ he ordered, keeping his military demeanor.” One of Harold's fondest memories of Woodland was of Peter Othmer, who after graduating from Woodland, went on to get his doctorate at the University of California at Los Angles. Othmer dedicated his doctorate to Stannard, but being a history scholar, he could not make heads nor tails of all the for­ mulae. He said he was very flattered, though. Tom Possehn remembered Stannard from his days at Zion Lutheran Church and ths Woodland Lions Club. “Harold had a passion about Woodland." Possehn said. “He had a concern that the next generation would not get involved. He want­ ed people to get engaged. He was a role model for me and probably responsible for me being more involved in the school, church and Lions. We’re going to miss him.” Darlene Niethamer said Stannard was an organizer. “He worked so hard raising money for Habitat for Humanity, cooking his famous Swiss steak dinner at Zion Lutheran. He loved to garden end always made jams and salsa he would pass around to friends. And he valued education. He was a friend to every lit­ tle kid he saw. He was always buying the town kids ice cream. He was a wonderful adopted grandpa." Ed Markwart said Stannard was the first person to greet him when he enrolled in school in March of 1952 The Mark wan fam­ ily had immigrated from Germany and Ed’s father insisted the kids get enrolled in school. They spoke no English, but Ed said he picked up the language in about four months. Stannard assigned older students to help the Markwan kids get adjusted to their new coun­ try. "He was very much the disciplinarian, but looking back as we got older, we could tell he had the students at heart He really cared." Markwan recalled one field trip to Chicago. It was a cold day and Stannard noticed Markwan had brought two coats for the trip. “He asked me to share a coat with a kid who didn’t have one. He was always looking out for the children." He never belittled a student in front of another. He always took them into his office for a scolding. Markwart recalled a senior trip to Gettysburg. Though Stannard couldn't go on the trip, he made sure the students visited the Vermont Monument. The soldier on the mon­ ument was his great grandfather. Markwan bought Stannard's golf clubs, along with a lot of books, at the family's yard sale before they left town last year. “I don't play golf but I thought it would be a nice remembrance of him. We re going to miss him." Tom and Doris Niethamer were two of Harold and Nell's closet friends. Tom said Harold can»e to Woodland in 1948 with a master's degree in Civil War his­ tory from the University of Michigan. He used his discipline learned from four years as an Army officer to be a brilliant, stem and inspiring teacher. He encouraged projects for raising money for senior trips that he led to Gettysburg. Williamsburg. New York City. Philadelphia and Washington. D.C. Stannard joined the Woodland Lions and promoted projects to help the needy and blind. Harold and Nell traveled to other coun­ tries with teacher friends, but Michigan was still home to him. “So Harold and Nell would come to Woodland and visit Doris and me." Tom Niethamer said. “We always planned a trip either the historical areas of the United States or of Europe. Wc walked the battlefields from Bull Run. Gettysburg, The Wilderness on to the McLean House at Appomattox, where Lee surrendered to Grant. We covered the Revolutionary from Concord to Bunker Hill, Valley Forge to Lake Champaign. "Harold's father was in Gie 32nd Division and my Uncle Carl Niethamer was in the 3rd Division in World War I. These two Armies fought side by side from Chateau-Thierry. the Marne, St. Mihiel and the Argonne. We had the 3rd Divsion battle maps, so wc were able to trace their route day by day. Wc traveled the killing fields of Belgium to Flanders Field Cemetery, where the poppies blow, the ceme­ teries across France to Verdun and th.n to the railway coach in the forest at Compiegne, where the Germans surrendered, then 24 years later the French surrendered to the Germans. We visited the air base in England that carried the war to the Continent, the Normandy landing beaches to the beaches of Anzio, the battlefield of Bastogne to Mt. St. Cassino to the surrender site in the school house near Reims. We spent time in England. Harold enjoyed his English history and visit­ ed the cemetery at Bladon where Churchill is buried. The four of us made our last trip together in 2000. “We went to Oahu in the Hawaiian Islands. It was there we visited the Arizona Memorial and read the names of those who gave their lives on that great ship in the first minutes of our entry into World War II. Wc then visited the mighty dreadnought. Missouri, that had sailed into Tokyo Bay Sept 2, 1945. and accepted their surrender. It is fitting that the Missouri is now tied up on Battleship Row overlooking the Arizona. It represents the first minute of World War II and the last of the 1364 days of the United States involvement. “It was a privilege to travel with Harold. He had a great sense of humor, was an out­ standing public speaker and one of the great historians of our time It is rare in the life of a community to have such a dynamic leader and teacher, so it is hard when one like Harold passes. He was the kind that can not be replaced. You just get along without him." As befitting a man who demonstrated a lifelong love of history and his military back­ ground. Stannard's remains are interred at the Riverside Veterans Memorial Chapel in Palm Springs. Stannard once said in an interview. “Woodland has its characters, and I guess I am one of them." Harold Stannard Vermontville. MI CANOPY SALES & RENTALS GIRL, Abigail Rose Wheeler, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 30. 2005 al 4:20 p.m. to Doug and Tammy Wheeler and Hastings. Weighing 3 lbs. 0 ozs. and 15 1/2 inches long. GIRL. Tarrah Layn Burke, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 27. 2005 to Patricia Ginebaugh and Brandon Burke of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Austin Michael Henman, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 27. 2005 at 9:08 a.m. to Heather and Jeff Henman of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 5 ozs. and 22 inches long. ’ Call any time. Bob Donner. 517-726-1084 Jk Duane and Ann (Reuther) Bump were mar­ ried July 16, 1955 in the Woodland United Methodist Church by Rev. Fox and Rev. Champlain. A dinner with family is planned. Cards may be sent to them at: 6093 Velte Road. Woodland, Michigan 48897. They have two children. Rick and Rosie Bump, Annette and Leon Weeks; and four grandchil­ dren. Reba Lydy turns 90 BOY, Noah MictaOMI. bom at Pennock Hospital on June 25. 2005 al 10:07 a.m. to Angie and Joe Hull of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. Reba Lydy of 416 W. Woodtown AveHastings. turned 90 on July 11th. Friends and neighbors can join Reba and her family for birthday cake on Sunday. July 17th from 2 to 4 p.m. in the community room at Hidden Valley Estates, 520 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. No gifts please. BOY, Bo Gabriel Lincoln, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 22, 2005 at 8:10 p.m. to Brian and Kristi Lincoln of Nashville. Weighing 9 lbs. 13 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. BOY, Lucian Phillip Kuhtic, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 23, 2005 to Micah and Marcie Kuhtic of Wayland. Weighing 7 lbs. 1.6 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Nicholas Thomas Graham, bom al Pennock Hospital on June 22. 2005 at 8:38 a.m. to Sara and Kevin Graham of Grand Ledge. Weighing 7 lbs. 0 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Cadence Lee Marguerite, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 19, 2005 at 6:34 a.m. to Tabatha Smith and Gideon Vandcrhoff of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Natalie Beth Mason, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 19. 2005 at 11:42 a.m. to Helene Stephens and Gaylord Mason of Woodland. Weighing 7 lbs. 12.6 ozs. and 20 5/8 inches long. BOY, Gerald James, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 20. 2005 at 8:26 a.m. to Anna and Jeremy Miller of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. I 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. Lara bee-Dennis Ronald and Chery 1 Larabec ot Delton are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Jennifer Elise to John Jeffrey Dennis, son of John and Sheila Dennis of Columbiaville, Ml. Jennifer is a 1994 graduate of Hastings High School and a 1998 graduate of Michigan Stale University. She is currently a teacher at Lake Ville Community Schools in Otisville. MI. John is a 1996 graduate of LakcVille High School and a 2001 graduate of GMI Engincering^Managcment Institute. He is currently a Network Analyst at Memorial Healthcare in Owosso. A September 3. 2005 wedding is being planned. BOY, Cameron David Humphrey, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 25. 2005 at 2:31 p.m. to Carolyn Robinson and Dustin Humphrey of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Withiems to celebrate 60th wedding anniversary James and Orphic Withiem of Hastings will celebrate their 60th anniversary on July 17, 2005. Their children arc holding an open house for them on July 17.2005 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Elks on Woodlawn in Hastings. Please come and help them celebrate their special day. GIRL, Kelsey Alexis Beden. bom at Pennock Hospital on June 24. 2005 at 11:39 a.m. to Amanda Glass and George Beden Jr. of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 1/2 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Keigen Jack Norman Morgan, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 28. 2005 at 1:56 p.m. to Russell and Kelli Morgan of Freeport. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. 16x16, 20x20, 20x30 canopies. Self Services: You pick it up & return it. Full Senices: We set it up & lake it down. Tables • Chairs • Coolers & Hot Boxes Bumps to celebrate golden wedding anniversary BOY. Scott Austin LaDere, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 26. 2005 at 2:28 p.m. to Jennifer Clancy and Scott LaDere of Wayland. Weighing 6 lbs. 2 1/2 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, E-mmic Jay. bom at Pennock Hospital on June 28.2005 ?t 10:40 p.m. to Christopher and Arnie (Krebs) Patten of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 3 ozs and 20 inches long. Rental sizes available: 10x10 pop-ups. Tom and Winnie (Spaw) Haines will cele­ brate their 50th wedding anniversary on July 12, 2005 with a family dinner. The couple was married on July 12, 1955 in Angola. Indiana. They reside at 3600 Pifer Road, Delton and have lived most of their lives in the Delton area. The couple have three sons. Ken, Brent and Rick. They have six grand­ children and two great-grandchildren. jfebom babies BOY, Trevor Eric Eugene Bumstead. bom al Pennock Hospital on June 27. 2005 at 4:37 p.m. to Eric Bumstead and Jessica Smith of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Stonehill Farm Tom and Winnie Haines to celebrate golden wedding anniversary GIRL, Jaden Olivia Shook, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 29, 2005 at 11:22 p.m. to Andy Shook and Justine Connolly of Ionia. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and 19 inches long. Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Senices Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway Hastings. MI 49058 �Page 8 - Thursday. July 14. 2005 — The Hastings Banner ^'Innw’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchell! and Marcy Sugar Tomorrow night (Friday. July 15) is the time for the Aleth’an and Friends 49th annual chicken barbecue. Tickets are available al the lower advanced price at Walker Pharmacy, the church office and from any Alcthian member. Serving begins at 5 p.m. The takeout sales equal that of eat-in diners. Home delivery Is available by advance calls to the office at ters are Barbara. Mary' and husband Bill McKinley. Janice and husband Mike Oberlin. Erwin was employed by Michigan Bell Telephone during their years here. The GR Press recently carried pictures and an item about the 60th wedding anniversary of Charles and Peggy Ohanesian of Sparta. They arc from the family of “Popcorn Joe.” who began manning the popcorn wagon at the Lake Odessa Fair more than 60 years ago Charles is his son. The wagon concession now is run by a great-grandson of Grandpa Joe "Johnson" Ohanesian. Back when the elder gentleman and his wife had been at the local fair for 50 years, the Fair Board presented Mrs. Ohanesian with a bouquet of roses. One year, in appreciation for the excellent sales. The Armenian family treated the board and spouses to a home-cooked dinner held here. Funeral mass was held at St. Mary's church in Carson City last Wednesday. July 6. for Josephine Simmet. 82. moth­ er of Carl Simmet, who lives with wife Marlynn on the Boulevard. She was the widow of Gratiot County farmer Willard Simmet, was a former rural teacher, and mother of five, of whom Carl is eldest. Among those attending were Bryce Simmet and wife, their 4-year-old twin sons and new baby Daniel bom in June, grandchildren of Carl and Marlynn. A photo in last week's Banner had James Streeter and Larry Stalter identi­ fied as Mary Shellenbarger and Mason Hershiser. Sorry! The GR Press Saturday had an obituary 374-8861. The Ionia Free Fair runs from July 21 through July 30. Plan to visit the tent in the northwest comer of the grounds with its display of antique farm items and the posters of unique bams of the county. This is part of the thrust, to catalogue the century old bams, which still dot the countryside but which are disappearing rather fast due to fire and wind along with intentional destruction due to their obso­ lescence. • There is to be a graveside memorial service at the West Sebewa cemetery at 9 a.m. Saturday. July 23. for Mrs. Grace Gray, who died in March. She was a retired teacher who lived on Sixth Avenue until she needed care in Hastings. Depot Day is coming, on Saturday. July 30. This year’s honored business is the Lake Odessa Wave and other newspa­ pers. which had short duration. For most of the years since formation of Lake wood school district, the communities have been served by Lakewood News pub­ lished by J-Ad Graphics in Hastings. Former residents Erwin and Mary (Senters) George of Kentwood were pic­ tured in last week's Grand Rapids Press for their 60th wedding anniversary, which comes on Saturday. July 16. Their daugh­ Health Line by Scott B. Brasseur, M.D. I 1005 West Green Street Hastings. Michigan 10058 Telephone: ■<••> 945 *419 Internal Mtedicinc GAS AND GAS PAINS I have so much gas that I am embarrassed to sit next to anyone anywhere! What is causing this and how do I make it go away? The urge to pass intestinal gas can strike at the worst possible moment and although passing gas usually isn't serious, it can be seriously embarrassing. Everyone passes gas generally on a daily basis and gas that can't be expelled can cause intense, intermittent pain. Although you can’t stop gas from forming, there are a few things that can be done to relieve your discomfort and go a long way toward reducing the gas you produce. Some air is swallowed every time you eat or drink. Some will be burped up but some also finds it way into the lower intestine. Some foods, especially the healthy fruits and vegetables and whole grains are the worst offenders. • Bacteria in your lower intestine will produce gas when these types of foods are present in your diet. Other causes of excess gas include some bowel diseases, antibiotics, laxatives including fiber supplements, artificial additives to foods as well as general food intolerances. The most common food intolerance that produces excess gas would probably be dairy products that contain lactose. i i 5 I Talk to your doctor if your gas or gas pains are so persistent or severe that they interfere with your ability to live a normal life. In most cases, your doctor will have some ideas that can help reduce or alleviate the problem. Some of the things you may wish to try first include avoiding foods that are the biggest culprits. These are fruits, vegetables, fried or fatty foods, high-fiber foods and dairy products. If your symptoms are relieved, gradually adding these foods back into your diet will usually allow you to find the one or two foods that are causing the problem. Avoiding those activities that cause you to swallow more air such as smoking, eating fast, chewing gum and eating hard candy may also help. And for the curious, the gas you pass is a combination of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, hydrogen and methane. Scon Brasseur. M.D. is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings Contact your physician for medical advise before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. for Robert Richter. 72, of Lowell, who died Thursday. July 7. His survivors include his sister Helen (Mrs. Jack) Trump of Lake Odessa and a brother. William, of Baldwin. Three other siblings predeceased him. Mary Jane Carlson was hostess for this year’s Rush reunion at Morrison Lake. Cousins gathered for a shared meal and conversation. They are descended from Elisha Rush, who with his wife were among the early settlers in Odessa Township in the 1850s. Next year. Leslie and Janie Rush will be the hosts at their home on Brown Road. The Sebewa Center United Methodist Church will have an ice cream social on Saturday. July 23. with desserts and slop­ py joe sandwiches, plus other fords. United Methodist Women of Central UMC presented their annual UMW Sunday July 10. A recent sewing bee had produced more than 30 tote bags made to hold school supplies for children in Third World countries. Church members took the bags home to be filled with the print­ ed list of goods. They will be delivered with other school supplies Wednesday. July 20. when the School of Christian Mission convenes at Ferris State University in Big Rapids. The Woodland UMW has already contributed a supply of school goods to be used in filling other bags. The story on Harold Stannard In this week's Lakewood News gives some background on this memorable man whose presentations on historical figures were unforgettable. Be it Lincoln or Churchill or another, the topic was well presented. The 1881 history of Ionia county and the more recent reprint of that rare book has stories on his earliest fore­ bearers who trod in Ionia County. Jeremiah Stannard came to Boston Township. Ionia Coui.*v, in 1837, accom­ panied by his wife and three children. How primitive was the countryside then? They erme to thc*Efl|lish settlement and three families lived in one room, with 18 people, for nearly three weeks until Mrs. Stannard declared that she must have a place of her own. They put a pole between the forks of two trees and arranged bark for sides and used blankets for doors but it was their own. Both Stannard and Moses Gould brought teams of horses with them, but horses were not suited for the conditions. They turned the horses loose to fend for them­ selves and were not seen again until months later, much the worse for wear. Once corralled, the horses were taken to Kalamazoo to be traded for homed cattle. It took the men two weeks to get home from Kalamazoo while sleeping on the ground as they made their slow progress home. Stannard had bought other cattle in Detroit. Apparently the cattle were driven mad by the flies, so they headed back "home." The men set out to find the cattle and located them near Vermontville. They were gone so long on this quest that their families back in the woods of Boston gave them up for dead. The Stannard land bought was 280 acres. After generations of land clearing and taming. Bruce and Roslyn Fahmi had the farm certified as a centennial farm in 1966. Jeremiah and son Abiel were listed as the first owners for the certification process. Thus the late Bruce and Carol, along with Doris McCaul. were descendants of the same Jeremiah and son Abiel Stannard. The Ionia County Genealogical Society met In the new freight house Saturday with 32 present. Pat Currigan Of Holt was the registrar. James Moses was the speak­ er with his topic the census and the surprises found therein. Elizabeth and Uli Baecker (nee VanLaanen) left Saturday for their new home in Grenoble. France. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 Chummy chimneys Dear Annie: My wife and I recently moved to a new town due to a job transfer by my company. We have two sons, ages 7 and 10. who have quickly made new friends. It turns out two of their buddies are children of neighbors living two houses away. They recently have taken to playing in our back yard and get along extremely well. We really like their friends. Two weeks ago. we were invited over to meet the parents of these neighbors, and my wife and I were left gasping. It turns out they both are very heavy smokers. I mentioned that my wife is an asthmatic, but this made no difference to them Without exaggeration, they smoked nearly a pack between them in just over an hour. Wc finally had to make our exit, as I was afraid my wife would experi­ ence an attack. Since that visit, we have begged off on sub­ sequent invitations to gel together and have curtailed our children's visits with flimsy excuses. Wc learned from another neighbor that this couple smokes incessantly in other people's homes, so asking them to come to our place is not an option. The bombshell in this situation is this cou­ ple is tight friends with my new boss, and they get together frequently at their homes. My boss has invited us to dinner next month, and the human chimneys also will be there. (My boss smokes, but has never done so in our home or at work in my presence.) How do I tactfully tell these folks that we cannot be with them due to their insidious addiction? - Breathe Free or Die Dear Breathe Free: First, it might help if you treat this as something over which they have little cm no control. It will be easier for them to swallow if they don’t think you are being judgmental. Then explain quite simply that you wish you could see them more often, since they are such pleasant company, but your wife's asthma makes it difficult for her to be around cigarette smoke for any duration. Offer to meet up with them at son e outdoor event or at a smoke-free restaurrai-. Potluck policy Dear Annie: Il’s another season parties, barbecues and graduations, and I have j ques­ tion about what to do with the food and drink you bring to a potluck. Upon leaving, do you take what you brought back home with you, or do you leave it as a hostess gift? My husband and I differ in our opinions, so your answer will be helpful. -- Mimi in Montana Dear Mimi: Normally, leftover food remains with the hosts. However, potluck events tend to create huge amounts of food, and many hosts prefer that the guests take home their leftovers, in which case the host should say so before you leave. Diaper dilemma Dear Annie: I am responding to the letter from "Nervous Mom in Nevada." who said her husband's 9-year-old nephew took great interest in the diaper changing of her 3-yearold daughter. I agree with your response that "Mom" should tell the parents to talk with their son about the differences between girls and boys, but I am surprised that a 9-year-old doesn't already have this information. Also, why is a 3-year-old still in diapers? Parents today don't make the lime or effort to discuss such issues and/or potty train their children. The same holds true for those 3- and 4-year-olds run­ ning around with pacifiers in their mouths. Disgusted in Kansas Dear Kansas: Many readers thought it peculiar that a 3-year-old is still in diapers, but we can tell you that it is quite common. As long as the child is potty trained by the time he or she reaches school, we aren't going lo take issue with this more lenient practice. Extended use of pacifiers, however, can lead lo dental problems, so it is in the child's best interest if the parents can break this habit ear­ lier. Children's chores Dear Annie: I have a wonderful daughter­ in-law who is the stepmother to my two granddaughters, ages 8 and 9. My son has had custody of his little girls since they were tod­ dlers. and "Jeanette" has been a real mother to them. She has done a good job teaching tnem responsibility and how to behave like young ladies. However. I am concerned that she expects too much. The girls wash dishes, clean rooms in the house and do their own laundry - including their bed linens. I know things have changed since I raised my son back in the '80s. but do you think it is right to make kids this age responsible for their own laundry ? Jeanette does not work outside the home and has time to do this: Am I just old-fashioned? Should I say something or keep my mouth shut? Concerned Gram Dear Gram: Although most children proba­ bly don't wash their own linens at the age of 8 or 9, there is no reason they cannot be taught lo do so. If done properly, operating a wash­ ing machine and dry er is neither difficult nor dangerous, and the ability to handle their own laundry will give those girls a sense of accomplishment and independence. Say noth­ ing. Gram. Hints for hearing Dear Annie: 1 want to respond to "Lady Lake in Florida," the wife whose hard-ofhearing husband plays the TV so loed it drives her crazy. My father gets vertigo easi­ ly and does not like to wear hearing aids or headphones. In his case, a wonderful solution is a speaker box that brings the sound direct­ ly to where he is seated without disturbing others in the room. More information (and occasionally free products and services) can be found through her state's Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Current technology is amazing. Why not take advantage of all the possibili­ ties? - Loretta Dear Loretta: Thank you for the sugges­ tions. Our readers had a lol to offer on this subject: From the Midwest: My hearing aid works for everything except the TV. I have a sound transmitter and wireless earphones, but you have to cut off the normal sound lo use them. Our solution is two TV's in different rooms. Nova Scotia: Not all brands of wireless TV headphones work equally well. The ones I now use came from my hearing aid dispenser and are far superior to the ones from a nation­ al electronics store. They arc twice the price, but the performance is twice as good. Albuq'ierquc. N.M.: There is a support group for people with hearing loss. It is Self Help for Hara of Hearing People. 7910 Woodmont Ave., Su te 1200, Bethesda. MD 20814 (hearingloss.org). Las Vegas: Wireless headphones arc not as good as closed-captioning. The condoning has the added benefit of making my grand­ kids better and faster readers. Alia Loma. Calif.: Using hearing lids can be a lot like trying to tune in a station on a radio by simply turning up the volume - it doesn't make things clearer, it only makes the white noise louder. Crestline. Calif.: I am 21 years old and pro­ foundly deaf in one car. I wear a hearing aid. and it works quite well. He should schedule an appointment with an audiologist who will tunc the hearing aids so they arc less tinny. Massachusetts: Captioned Media Program (cfv.org) provides a free-loan media program of over 4.000 open-captioned titles (videos. CD-ROMs and DVDs). InSight Cinema (www.insightcinema.org) is a non-profit organization that brings captioned movies to theaters in over 500 cities. Michigan: I. too. parked two expensive new hearing aids in a drawer. Wean ng them made me dizzy and sick to my stomach. Some people cannot tolerate both ears being sud­ denly plugged up with artificial sound. Besides, if we had six cars instead of two. guess how many aids would be prescribed. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell anxi Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbo.xScomcast.net. or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at w*wwicrrators.com. COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, Jufy 14.2005 - Page 9 Stevens School District #4 FR Johnstown Township, Barry County By Joyce Weinbrccht Stevens School District #4 FR was located in Section 12 of Johnstown Township on Lacey Road at the intersec­ tion of Schreiner on the southeastern cor­ ner, and was named for the J.S. Stevens family. The school was built about 1843 and operated until 1958. when it was includ­ ed in the Pleasantview consolidation. The Pleasantview School became pan of the Hastings Area School System in 1965. The Stevens Schooi was a frame struc­ ture, which fits the pattern of that believed to be the ideal rural school. It had tall windows to let in the light - an ornate belfry and sat on a fieldstone foun­ dation. There was a woodshed to store the fuel for die wood-burning stove, and two privies behind the school. Later on. a room was added on the rear of the school when indoor plumbing became necessary. Water was earned by the bucketful, in the early years from the Stevens farm, until a well was put in on the school property. Teachers at Stevens School did their own janitorial work with whatever help they could get from students. The roster for the Stevens School included the names of: Stevens, Adrounie. Butler. Kellogg, Norris. Bullis. Hoyt. Humphrey. Powers. Clark. Joy. Wooley, Brown. Lee. Schriener. Stanton. Jewell, Carey, Hill. Jones. Thomas. Hampton. Shriner, Garrett, Warner. Miller, Boyce. Babcock, DeHaven. Conklin. Gaskill. Pauley. Case. Coy. Conklin. Johnson. Fasey. Renner. Schlyer, DePew. VanSyckle. Winters. Hoffman, and Campbell, among others. King School District fl Johnstown Township, Barry County Teachers 1906-1907 Gertrude Hoffman 1907- 1908 Blanche Hill 1908- 1909 George A. Packer 1909- 1910 George A. Packer 1910- 1911 Cornelia Hills 1911- 1912 John F. Chamberlain 1912- 1913 Cornelia H. Holstead 1913- 1914 John F. Chamberlain 1914- 1915 Anna Mae Thomas 1915- 1916 Arietta Bristol 1916- 1917 Arietta Bristol 1917- 1918 E. Beryle LeGear 1918- 1919 Edith E. Clark 1919- 1920 Gladys Gilberi 1920- 1921 Mabel Hyland 1921- 1922 Mabel Hyland 1922- 1923 Harrietta Fisher 1923- 1924 Esther Beckner 1924- 1925 Josephine Hopkins 1925-1926 Florence day 1926- 1927 Hazel Norris 1927- 1928 Hazel Norris 1928- 1929 Dorothy Oster 1929- 1930 Mildred Troxel 1930- 1931 Catherine Hunt 1931- 1932 Catherine Hunt 1932- 1933 Catherine Hunt 1933- 1934 Aline Andrus 1934- 1935 Notma Jones 1935- 1936 Marian Doster 1936- 1937 Sarah Gillespie 1937- 1938 Sarah J. Gillespie 1938- 1939 Sarah J. Gillespie 1939- 1940 Mary Bishop Eaton 1940- 1941 Margaret Johncock 1941- 1942 Margaret Johncock 1942- 1943 Maxine Randall 1943- 1944 Greta Cogswell 1944- 1945 Greta Cogswell 1945- 1946 Marie Cole 1946- 1947 Martha Beadle 1947- 1948 Mabel Keller 1948- 1949 Mabel Keller 1949- 1950 Mabel Keller 1950- 1951 Mabel Keller 1951- 1952 1952- 1953 1953- 1954 1954- 1955 1955- 1956 1956- 1957 1957- 1958 1958- 1959 Consolidated Stevens School 1943-1945 Students taught by Greta Cogswell Endres in 1943-45 - Chrystal Case, (grade) 5-6: Donald Coy. 7; Leia Coy. 5­ 6; Shirley Conklin. B-l; Elwin Johnson. 1-2; Howard Johnson. 5-6; Margaret Johnson. 3-4; Carlyon Johnson B; Bonnie Losey. B; Barbara Losey. 4; Jean Losey. 5; Jim Losey. 5; Marla Losey. B; Alton Norris. 7-8; Wayne Norris. 4-5: Vuginia Renner. 5-6: Frances schlyer. 6-6; Wilma Schlyer. B; Robert Schreiner, 6-7; Edward DePew. 6-7; Norman DePew. 7­ 8; Gordon Stevens B-l: Leila VanSyckle. B-l; Paul Hoffman. 6. Ferd Stevens, John Schreiner and Clare Norris were the school board. Mrs. Endres' salary was $130 per month, and she did her owtt janitor work. 1931-3-33-34-35 - Albert Conklin. John Schriener. Ferd Stevens. 1935- 36 - Albert Conklin. John Schreiner. Clare Norris. 1936- 37-38-39-40-41-42 Sari Bristol. John Schreiner. Clare Norris. 1942-1943 - Ferd Stevens. John Schriener, Clare Norris. 1945-1946 - Ferd Stevens. John Schreiner. Clare Norris. 1947-48-49 - Ferd Stevens, John Schreiner, Dale Conklin. 1949-50-51 - Ferd Stevens. Ethan Winter. Dale Conklin. 1951-52 - Gaylen Bristol. Ethan Winter. Dale Conklin. 1919-21 - Grey Jones - Diiector. 1921-24 - Merril Nickerson - Director. When Investing for Kids, Decide Who Owns What To make sure your kids have some money when they start out their adult lives, you'll want to start saving and investing for them when they are young. But what's the best way to do that? Start by deciding on an ownership structure. In other words, whom do you want to own the investments? You or your children? If you want to be the owner, you may want to set up a Section 529 plan. All withdrawals will be free from federal income taxes, as long as the money is used for a qualified college or graduate school expense of the benefici­ ary you’ve named - typically, your child or grandchild. (However, the money will appear as income on the child's tax return.) This tax benefit is effective through 201G. unless extended by the U.S. Congress. Withdrawals for expenses other than qualified education expendi­ tures may be subject to federal, state and penalty taxes. One of the biggest advantages of a Section 529 plan is that you own the account. You decide who will get the money a,id when he or she will get it. You can even change the beneficiary to anoth­ er family member And because you can contribute large amounts of money to the plan, you can reduce the size of your tax­ able estate. While most 529 plans offer a lifetime contribution of at least $250,000. the yearly contribution is $11.000 without incurring the federal gift tax provided additional gifts are not made. Consult with your tax advisor before making any decisions. Children as owners If you want your children to own investments you've earmarked for them, you may want to establish either a custo­ dial account or a Roth IRA. Let's take a quick look at both: * Custodial accounts - You can set up a custodial account as established by either the Uniform Gift to Minors Act (UGMA) or the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA). This type of account may offer you some tax advantages. In an UGMA STOCKS The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday Reported changes are horn the previous week. -.05 AT&T 1925 SBC Communications 23.88 -.22 Anheuser Busch 45.74 -21 CMS Energy 15.80 Coca-Cola 42.82 ♦.42 DaimlerChrysler 4129 ♦1.19 Dow Chemical 46.61 ♦197 Exxon-Mobil 58.89 -125 Family Dollar 25.08 -2.05 First Financial Bancorp 19.15 -.01 Ford Motor Co 10.78 ♦ 38 General Motors 35.86 +.44 ♦1.09 IBM 80.04 ♦6.5 XPermey 55.55 ♦15 Johnson & Johnson 64.78 ■m Kellogg's Company 44.72 ♦.14 McDonald's 29.16 ♦1.19 Pfizer Inc. 27.07 +.02 Semoo Energy 6.05 ♦ 06 157.38 +3.52 Sears Holding Spartan Motors 1090 -.13 26.89 ♦28 Wai Mart 50.89 ♦1.09 Gold 427.10 -.65 TCF Financial Steer . . reach 14, all their investment income is laved at their rate. You should consult your tax professional for more informa­ tion. However, you will have to balance the potential tax benefits of an UGMA) UTMA account against another factor loss of ownership While your children are minors, you can still own the account, but once they reach the age of majority, then the money is theirs to do with as they please ■ and what they choose may not please you. • Roth IRA - By setting up a Roth IRA for your children, you could gain some important benefits- First, a Roth IRA's earnings grow tax free, provided certain conditions are met. If withdrawals from Roth IRAs are made in the same tax year they were contributed, it would be as if they did not occur. Also, the IRS tax code states that tax and penalty fee distribu­ tions must meet certain qualifications. But withdrawals cannot be used for any purpose. Again, you should consult your tax advisor before making any decisions. Keep in mind, though, ihat your children must have earned income if they are going to open a Roth IRA. Consequently, this type of account may be more suitable for children who are at least old enough to earn money. Start investing early 7.06 ♦20 Dow Jones Average 1051399 ♦142.09 Volume on NYSE 1.58 *5B or UTMA account, the first $800 of investment income is tax-free to a child under 14; the next $800 is taxed at the child’s rate, and any amount over $1.600 will be taxed at your rate. After children No matter what type of ownership arrangement or investment accounts you choose, start investing early. Your chil­ dren may only want Power Rangers or Dora the Explorer dolls right now, but. before you know it, they'll need college nation, a car or a down payment on a home. Do what you can to be ready for those days. This entire site Copyright C 2005 Edward Jones Stay informed on local events... Subscribe to The BANNER! Call... 945-9554 (Know Your County Commissioners ---------------------------------------------------------------------- btetrtctho.1----------------------------------------------------------------------- District No. 2 (Thomappte Twp. & irving Twp., Prec. 2) James French. 171 Hunters Trail Court. Mddieviite, Mich. 49333, phone (269) 795-9783. District No. 3 (Rutland Charter Twp. Hope Twp. & small area of Barry Twp.) Sandra L James. 1388 Nissaki. Hastings. Mich. 49058. phone (269) 945-9402 District No. 4 (Carlton Twp., Hastings Charter Twp.. Irving Twp. Prec. 1 & a small portion of Woodland Twp.) Howard •Hoof Gibson. 1614 N M-43 Hwy.. Hastings. Mich. 49058, phone (269) 948-8325. District No. 5 (Maple Grove Twp.. Castleton Twp. and most of Woodland Twp.) Michael Callton. 307 N. Main. Nashville. Mich. 49073. phone (517) 852-2070. District No. 6 (Orangeville Twp. & Yankee Springs Twp.) Clare Tripp. 11776 English Court. Shelbyville. Mich. 49344. phone (269) 672-7474. District No. 7 (Assyria Twp.. Baltimore Twp. & Johnstowr Twp.) Thomas J. Wing. 15335 Wtng Road. Bellevue. Ml 49021. phone (269) 660-0498. District No. 8 (Prairieville Twp. & most of Barry Twp.) Wayne H. Adams, 4665 E. Orchard Rd.. Delton. Mich. 49046. phone (269) 623-2457. County Administrator Michael C Brown, phone (269) 948-4891. fax (269) 948-4884 We are having a reunion on July 30th. If you didn’t receive information, please call A.S.A.P. Entry Form: Name of Baby Age -months Phone Chy---------------------------- ------- ap----------------------- Bible Church announces 2nd annual ana BIBLE CONFERENCE July 17-20 Sunday, 10 a.m.-6:3O p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bring your special event photos to us Special music each service or 948-9619 (Sandy) Children's meetings, also We would love to see you therell Rev. Bill Brew, professor at Cornerstone University will be speaking. We couldn’t find all of you, so please help us!! [great RESPONSE FROM OUT-OF-TOWN! ... WHERE ARE THE LOCALS?? ZZ) (City of Hastings) Don Nevins. 512 W. Stale Street. Hastings. Mich 49058, phone (289) 948-8782. ATTENTION, CLASS OF 1980 948-1998 (Laurie) L_______________________________________________ ____ _______________________________ t ( The public is cordially invited for quality, professional processing. J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 08647787^ ____ :_________ �Page 10 - Thursday. July 14. 2005 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES CITY OF HASTINGS CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS 2005 Street Line Painting REQUEST FOR BIDS Fire Department Pickup Truck The City of Hastings Department of Pubtec Services s request­ ing sealed txts for its 2005 street '.:ne painting program Bid pro­ posal forms and specifications are available at the adcress listed below The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the b*d proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City's best interest, price and other factors considered. Sealed bids shall be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058, until 1000 a.m. on Thursday. July 28. 2005, at which time they shall be opened and publcty read aloud AH bids shafi be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package. •Sealed Bid - 2005 Street Line Painting." The City of Hastings Fire Department is requesting sealed bids for a new pickup truck B*d proposal forms and specifications are available at the address listed below The City of Hastings reserves the nght to reject any and all bids to waive any irregu­ larities m the bd proposals, and to award the bid as deor.ied to be in the City's best interest, price and other factors considered. Sealed bids shall be received at the Office ol the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. until 200 p.m. on Thursday. July 21. 200s. at which time they shall be opened and pubhcfy read aloud AH bids shall be clearty marked on the outside of the submittal package "Sealed Bld - Fire Department Pickup." Tim Glrrbach Director of Public Services Roger Carts Fire Chief NOTICE OF ELECTION The registered voters ol the County of Garry am hereby noti­ fied that a ballot proposal shall be included cn the August 2.2005, special election ballot, which was authorized by the following res­ olution of the Barry County Board of Commissioners on April 26. 2005 Election Law. which is Act 116 of the Public 4cts of Michigan of 1954. as amended (the "Michigan Election Law”) 3. The wording of the ballot proposal to be submitted to the electors shall be in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A and in such form is hereby certified to the County Clerk as required by the Michigan Election Law. RESOLUTION NO. 05-10 4 The ballot proposal shall be su&umeo to the electors at the County at the August regular election which will be held on August 2. 2005 5. The County Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to pro­ vide all notices of the election as may be required by law. includ­ ing Act 118 and the Michigan Election Law. 6. In the event the ballot proposal is approved by a majority of County electors voting thereon, then, based upon the determina­ tion of the Barry County Department of Human Services Board, tne governing board of the Medical Care Facility, that the purpose of the Capital and Operating Millage has been satisfied, the levy of the Capital and Operating Mrftage shall be eliminated effective upon the initial levy of the debt service millage authorized by the ballot proposal. 7. AH resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict herewith shall be and the same are hereby rescinded. AYES: Members: All NAYS: Members: None ABSENT: Members: None RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED. COUNTY OF BARRY STATE OF MICHIGAN RESOLUTION TO APPROVE BALLOT PROPOSAL FOR COUNTY BONOS TO FUND RENOVATION AND EXPANSION OF MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Barry. Michigan, held at the Irving Township Hall. Hastings. Michigan, on the 26th day of April, 2005, at 7 DO p m. Local Time. PRESENT: Members: Gibson. Tripp. Nevins. Wing. Adams. French. James. C airton ABSENT: Members: None The following preamble and resolution were offered by Member Nevins and supported by Member Adams: WHEREAS, the County of Barry (the "County”) provides for the operation of a medical care facility known as Thomappie Manor (the -Medical Care Facility”); and WHEREAS. County electors have previously authorized a lenyear levy of .85 nulls for Capital Expenses and Operating the Medical Case Facility (the "Capital and Operating Millage’) by adoption of the following Beflot Proposal at the November 7.2000 Debbie S. Smith, County Clerk County of Barry EXHIBIT A Barry County Medical Care Facility (ate-i kncwn as Thomappie Manor) CapitaI Expenses and Operstlng MIUegj Shall the limitation on general ad valorem taxes wtthin B«rry County, as established by Article IX. Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution be increased by 85 new additional mills ($.85 per $1.000 of taxable value) upon all taxable real and pe-sonal prop­ erty within Barry County. Michigan, for a period of ter. (10) years. 2000 through 2009, inclusive, for the purpose of maintaining and operating the Barry County Medical Care Facility (alto known as Thomappie Manor) and acquiring equipment and property for the Barry County Medical Care Facility? (If approved. .85 mills are estimated to raise $985,000 in the first calendar year of the levy.) WHEREAS, the Capital and Operating Millage was levied in 2004, after taking into account statutory rollbacks, at the rate of .8116 miHs; and WHEREAS, the Barry County Department of Human Services Board, the governing board of the Medical Care Faolty, pursuant to a long-tern strategic plan, has determined the need to upgrade the Medical Care Facility through the renovation and expansion of its existing facility including the construction of a rehabilitative therapy "wing" for both inpatients and out patients, increasing the number of private rooms from 16 to 96, and eliminating 4 bed wards while maintaining tne existing 138 skilled nursing beds, the upgrade of related support services and facility infrastructure, the purchase of furnishings and equipment, additional parking, land acquisition, related site work and professional services (the ■Project") , and WHEREAS, the approximate cost of the Project s Eighteen Million Eight Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($18,850,000); and WHEREAS. The Medical Care Facility is not able to fund the project from Medical Care Facility operations, withou: an exten­ sion of the currently exisjing Capital and Operating Mnlage or the issuance of general obligation unlimited tax bonds specific to this Project, subject to the approval of County electors; end WHEREAS it is in the best interest of the County to proceed with the Project; and WHEREAS, the County is authorized by Act 118 of the Pubic Acts of Michigan of 1923, as amended. (’Act 118”) and Act 34 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 2001, as amended ("Ad 34") to finance the cost of the Project by the issuance of general obliga­ tion unlimited tax bonds, subject to the approval of the electors of the County; and WHEREAS, it is appropriate to submit the question of issuing general obligation unlimited tM bonds for the Project to the elec­ tors in accordance with Act 116. Act 34. and the Unhmrted Tax Election Act. being Act 189 of the Public Acts of 1979. as amend­ ed; and WHEREAS, the Barry County Department of Human Services Board, the governing board of the Medical Care Facility, has determined that the Capital and Operating Millage (a) will no longer be needed to fund the cost of acquiring equipment and property for the Medical Care Facility should the Project be fund­ ed from the proceeds of a County bond issue in the manner described in this resolution, and (b) will no; be needed in the fore­ seeable future, eg. from the current time through 2003. to fund the cost of maintaining and operating the Medical Care Facility due to the accumulation of sufficient operating reserves NOW. THEREFORE. IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: 1. The County hereby authorizes and directs the sale of bonds m an amount not to exceed $18,850 000. backed by the faith and credit of the County, which shall be unlimited tax general obliga­ tions of the County, secured by the County's unlimited tax pledge which bonds shall be issued in one or more senes pursuant to and •'< accordance with Act 118 and Act 34 and be paid from taxes levied without limitations to a rate or amount to the extent neces­ sary for the repayment ol the bonds. 2. This resolution shall not become effective or binding upon the County until approved by a majority of the electors of the County voting on the question ot the issue and sale of said bonds at a duty scheduled election held pursuant to the Michigan BALLOT PROPOSAL MEDICAL CARE FACILITY PROJECT Shall the County of Barry issue ns general obligation unlimited tax bonds in an amount not to exceed Eighteen Million Eight Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($18,850,000) in one or more series for the purpose of paying the cost of the renovation and expansion of its existing facility including the construction of a rehabilita­ tive therapy "wing,-increasing the number of pnvate rooms and eliminating the 4-bed wards white maintain­ ing the existing 138 skilled nursing beds, the upgrade of related support services and facility infrastructure, the purchase of furnishings and equipment, additional park­ ing. land acquisition, related site work and professional senrices, for the Barry County Medical Care Facility a/k/a Thomappie Manor? The bonds will be outstanding a maximum of 20 years. exdus.ve of refunding It is estimated that it will be nec­ essary to levy .21 mill ($.21 per $1,000 of taxable value) to pay debt service on the bonds in the first year of the levy, and to levy an estimated average of 69 mill ($69 per $1,000 of taxable value) for debt service in the fol­ lowing years, until the bonds are retired. If this Ballot Proposal is approved, the current ten year voted Capital and Operating Millage for the Medical Care Facility, which was levied in 2004 at the rate of .8116 miHs. shafi be eliminated end shall not be levied for the remainder of the ten year term, which expires in 2009. The tax revenue received by the County as a result of the unlimited tax pledge will be disbursed to the County of Barry to repay the proposed bonds. Yes No STATE OF MICHIGAN ss. COUNTY OF BARRY I. Debbie Smith, the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the County of Bany, Michigan (the -County”), do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of a Resolution adopt­ ed by the Board of Commissioners at a regular meeting on the 26th day of April, 2005. the original of which is on file in my office Public notice of said meeting was given pursuant to and tn com­ pliance with Act No. 267. Public Acts of Michigan. 1976. as amended, including the case of a special or rescheduled meeting, notice by posting at least eighteen (18) hours prior to the time set for the meeting IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I have hereto affixed my official sig­ nature on this 26th day of Apnl. 2005 Debbie Smith, County Clerk County of Barry This notice is given in accordance with the requirements of Section 3 of Act 118 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1923 This notice is required to be published and posted tn addition to the Notice of Election, which is required to be published with respect to the August 2. 2005. special election by the terms of the Michigan Election Law Debbie Smith, Barry County Clerk STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate RLE NO. 2005-24302-DE of Lyte H. Booth. Date Estate of birth: 08/10/1928 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Lyte H Booth, who lived at 14294 Kellogg Road. Hickory Comers. Ml 49060. Michigan died 03/20/2005 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate w« be forever barred unless presented to Gary Booth, named personal representative or proposed personal representa­ tive. or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street. Hastings, Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 06/13/2005 Timothy L. Tromp P41571 501 West State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 948-9400 Gary Booth 4145 Orchard Drive Delton. Ml 49046 (269)623-8015 Notice Of Mortgage Foreutoeure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be reset nded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damagee, if 4ny, shaN be llmlted eotety tothe return of the btd emount ten­ dered et sale, piue Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of s mortgage made by Darrell B. Vandenburg. a married man, original mortgagor(s). to Consolidated Mortgage and Ananda! Services Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 16. 1996. and recorded on March 16. 1996 in instrument 1008910. and assigned by said Mortgagee to ContiMortgage Corporation as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Eight And 91/100 Dollars ($37,538.91), including interest at 13.99% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises. or some port of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1D0 PM. on August 11. 2005. Said premises are situated to Township of Irving. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 1 and 2. of Stock 1. of Samuel Roush's Addition to the Wage of Freeport, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded to Uber 1 of Plats. Psgs 23. being located on ihe Northeast one qr* • ter of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 9 Weet. k ring Township. Barry County, Michigan. The redemotion period shall be 6 months. lorn the date ot such sate, umees determined abtndoned to accordance with MCLA 800.3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 da^-s from the date of such sale Dated: July 14. 2005 For more tofun nation, please cal: FC J 248.593.1311 Trod & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For ContiMortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File W33000F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) Detroit Legal News, 1409 Allen Road. Suite B, Troy Ml 48083-4003 Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Countfee * Phone (248) 577-8100 A» a DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE - Default having boon made to the terms and conditions ol a certeto Michigan made by Timothy J. Crittenden, Pamela Crtttendon. husband and wHe of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to Long Beach Mortgage Company dated the 21 st day of July, AD. 2003, and recorded to the office of the Register of Deeds, tor the County of Barry and State ol Michigan, on the 29th day of July AD. 2003 to Instrument No. 1109641 of Barry Records, which said mortgage was thereafter on, to^rit the 25th day of May. AD. 2005, assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee tor Long Beech Mortgage Loen Trust 2004i. thru mesne assignments and recorded on June 8. 2005 to the office of Register of Deeds to Instrument No. 1147800 tor said County of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and Inter­ est. the sum of $143,128.12 (One Hundred Forty Three Thousand. One Hundred Twenty Eight Dollars and Twelve Cents) Including mterest there on at 9.97% (nine point nine seven) percent per annum And no suit proceedings at law or to equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. thereof, by virtue of the power of sale contained to said mort­ gage. and pursuant to the statute of the Strte of Michigan to such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on. the 11 th day of August, AD., 2005 at 1:00 o'clock said mortgage wB be fore­ closed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings, Ml. Barry County, Michigan, of the premises described to said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: All that cert&n piece or parcel of land situate to the Township of Yankee Springs in the County of Barry and Slate cf Michigan and described as fofiows to wit: Lot 13 of Pls slant VaRey Estates as recorded to Liber 6 of Plats, Page 13, Barry County Records Commonly known as 12944 Valley Rd. Tax ID: 08-16-270-013-00. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with 1948CL 800.3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 7. 2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO, LP.A By: Darnel E. Best (P58501) Attorney lor Assignee of Mortgagee Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co . L.P.A 755 W Big Beaver Road. Su.te 1820 Troy. Michigan 48084 WWR/04304450 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate RLE NO. 2005-24290-DE Estate of Treva S House Date of birth 07/38/1924 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Treva 3. House, who lived at 2883 West State Road. Hastings. Michigan died 11/12/2004 Creditors cl the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate w* be forever barred unless presented to James M. Kinney, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street. Hastings. Mt 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of tha notice. Date July 8. 2005 James M Kinney (P57750) 121 West Apple Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-8000 James M. Kinney 121 West Apple Street. Suite 102 Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-8000 Case No. 04-160-CH CIRCUIT COURT SALE This firm is a dsbt collector exempting to col­ lect a debt. Any Information obtained will bo used for that purpoee. In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the Circuit Court for the County of Barry. State of M~higan, made and entered on the 19th day of May. AD., 2005, to a certain cause thereto pending, whereto UNION PLANTERS BANK. National Association, was the Plaintiff, and MATTHEW WEI­ DMAN and SALLEE WEIDMAN, were the Defendants. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I shall seK at public auction to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings. Michigan (that being the bunding where the Circuit Court tor Barry County is held), on the 11th day of AUGUST. AD.. 2005 at 1 DO o'clock to the forenoon. Local Time, the following described property. To-WH: All that certain piece or parcel of land situated to the Crty of Mtooteville, County of Barry and State of Michigan, described as follows: Property to the City of Middleville. County ol Barry. State of Michigan, described as: Lot 39, Old Farm VBage No. 2. According to the recorded plat thereof in Libor 6 of Plats, on Pago 34. Commonly known as 1244 Quail Run. Middleville. Michigan This property may be redeemed during the six (6) months following the sate. Dated: June 23. 2005 STEPHEN DEBOER. Sheriff ROBERT A TREMAIN A ASSOCIATES. P C. By; Ronald Glaser, P4698C Attorneys for Plaintiff 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009^616 (248) 540-7701 (6-23X8-4) wmito Notice Of Mortgage Forodooure Sale THIS HRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION .VE 0B*AM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. p; EASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE TIMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE M8JTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be reednded ty Ihe f&.*edoelng mortgagee. In that event your damagee. If any, shall be MmHed solely to the return ot She bid amount ten­ dered at sale, p^«e Interact. MORTGAGE SALE - Defaun has been mads in the conditions ot a mortgage m^fe by Much J. Nagel, a stogie man, original mortgagors), to DOI Bank, Mortgagee, dated January 4, I9i>? anc recorded on January 7, 1999 in instrument 1023364, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, N.A as assignee by an assignment, to Barry county records. Michigan, on whic mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum cf Sixty-Three Thousand One Hundred Three And 86/100 Dollars ($63,103.86), todudtog interest at 7.375% per annum Under the power of sale contained to sate mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wW be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at IDO PM. on August 11,2005. Said premises are situated to Township of Irving. Barry County. Michigan, and are described ac: That pcto of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 31. Tbwi. 4 North. Range 9 West, described as; bogtoning at the center of said section; thence North 201.25 feet along the East line d said Northwest 1/4; thence West 174.5 foot parallel with the South lino of said Northwest 1 /4; thence North to the oenteritoe of the Thomappie River; thence Westerly 41 feet, more or less, along sard centeritoe to the West fine al the East 216 feet of said Northwest 1/4; thence South to the South line of said Northwest 1/4; thence Easterly along said South line to the place of begin­ ning. Subject to an easement for ingress and egress over the East 42.5 feet thereof. Barry County Records The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: July 14. 2005 For more inkxmotion, ptease cal: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Bank ol America. NA 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Ale W60577F01 Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 14. 200* - Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mort­ gage made by Charles Edkins, a single man (the ■Mortgagor;, to Chemical Bank West, a Michigan banking corporation having its pnncipal office at 2185 Threw Mile Rd . Grand Rapids. Ml 49544 (the "Mortgagee'), dated October 15. 2004. and record­ ed in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on October 29. 2004. as Instrument No. 1136361 (the 'Mortgage'' By rea­ son ot such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid ar.xwnt of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As ot the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for pnncipal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Thirty-seven Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Two and 09/100 Dollars ($135,752.09). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and ait legal costs, charges and expens­ es. including the attorney fee allowed by law. and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the under­ signed before safe, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public venue to the highest bidder at the East entrance to the Barry County Courthouse located in the City of Hastings. Michigan on Thursday. August 11. 2005, at 1X o'clock in the afternoon. The premises cov­ ered by the Mortgage are situated In the Township of Irving, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast comer of Section 28. Town 4 North. Range 9 West: thence North 00 degrees I42r West 1120.13 feet along the East line of said Section 28; thence South 89 degrees 35W West 473.00 feet to the point of beginning; thence Nath 00 degrees 14 27" West 186.69 feet; thence North 89 degrees 39' 30" East. 41.15 feet; thence North 00 degrees 14-27* West 184.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 39' 30* West 302.67 feet; thence South 00 degrees 14-27* East 371.07 feet; thenoe North 89 degrees 35* 06* East 261.51 feet to the potnt of beginning. The Real Property or its address is commonly known as 4178 Woodchuck Run Drive. MiddfeviUe. Ml 49333. The Real Property tax identification num­ ber is 06-08-028-010-60 Together with all existing or subseqoently erect­ ed or affixed buildings, improvements and fixtures; all easements, rights of way. and appurtenances; ell rights to make divisions o.' the land that are exempt from the platting requirements of the Michigan Land Division Act as It shall be amended; an water, water rights, watercourses and ditch rights (Including stock in utilities with ditch or irrigation rights); and all other rights, royalties, and profits relating to the real NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following Special Use Permits Tabled Case Numtw SP-1-2005 Todd 8 Theresa Bloomberg (owner); ATAT Wireless (applicant). Location: 11675 Memory Lane, in Section 29 of Orangeville Twp Purpose: Requesting a spacial use permit for a telecommunications tower, in the AR zoning district Case Number SP-11-2005 Stephen Horton. Location: 4823 Center Rd . in Section 13 of Hastings Twp. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for a roadside stand for tho sale of farm products, in the A zoning district. Case Number SP-12-2005 James Hall. Location: 8290 Marsh Rd., in Section 30 of Orangeville Twp. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for a contractors yard, in the A zoning district Case Number SP-13-2005 Jeff Nap. Location: 8150 Clark Rd., in Section 26 of Maple Grove Twp. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for a home occupation (i.e. making crowns, bridges, and other types ol dental work), in the A zoning district. MEETING DATE: July 'A, 2005. TIME: 7:00 p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts & Law Building at 206 West Court St.. Hastings, Michigan Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties be completed by the Planning Commission msmbai s before the day of the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportuntty to be heard at the above men■ boned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address hated below or faxed to (269) 948-4820 The special use appbcation(s) is/are available lor public inspection at the Barry County Planning Ot'lce, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Ptease call the Planning Office at (269) 94512S0 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services. such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materi­ als being considered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities at the meettng'hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058, (269) 945-1284 DebbteS. Smith. Barry County Clerk SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (Ail Counties) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by FRANCIS L GRIMES. II AND DEBRA J GRIMES. HUSBAND AND WIFE to NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE COR­ PORATION. CALIFORNIA. Mortgagee, dated July 25. 2003. and recorded on September 5, 2003, as Instrument No. 112599. Barry County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said mortgage to JP MORGAN CHASE BANK. AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT. DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 1. 2003, AMONG CREDIT-BASED ASSET SERVICING & SECURI­ TIZATION LLC. FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP.. LITTON LOAN SERVICING LP AND JPMORGAN CHASE BANK. C-BASS MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES. SERIES 2003-CB6. WITHOUT RECOURSE, by an assign­ ment doled August 6. 2003, and recorded on March 2, 2004, as Instrument No. 1123028, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of three hundred seventy six thousand eight hundred five and 03/100 Dollars ($376,805.03). including interest at 6.750% per annum, with adjustable rate rider. Under the power of sate contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that sad mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, nt public venue, al the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings. Ml. at 1 .-00 p.m. on July 21. 2005. Sad premises are situated tn TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. Barry County. Michigan and are described as: LOT 3. NEAR'S WEST LAKE SHORE PLAT NO. 1. PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SECTION 6. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS. PAGE 8’. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such safe, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, tn which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 23. 2005 JP MORGAN, CHASE BANK. AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREE­ MENT. DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 1. 2003. AMONG CREDIT-BASED ASSET SERVICING & SECURITIZATION LLC. FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP. LITTON LOAN SERVICING LP (PUB-SPEC) Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR. .Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A Tremain & Associates P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For information Ptease call: (248) 540-7701 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Linda L. Benedict, a single woman, to New Century Mortga<)e Corporation, mortgagee, dated May 8. 2004 and recorded May 13. 2004 in Instrument Number 1127562. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Indenture Trustee for New Century Home Equity Loan Trust 2004-2 by assign­ ment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-One and 60/100 Dollars ($66,231.60) including interest at the rate of 9.10% per annum. Under the power of sale con­ tained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mort­ gage wih be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at ths Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 pjn. on July 28, 2005. The premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lots 19 and 20, Block 13. Kenfields 2nd Addition, according to th# recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats. Page 37 The redempticn period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can resand the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there >s a simultaneous resolution with the bor­ rower. In tf tat event, your damages, if any. are limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale. Dated: Juno 30, 2005 ORLANS ASSOCI­ ATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Indenture Trustee for New Century Horne Equity Loan Trust 2004-2 . As Assignee P O . Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No 222 0134 ASAP710333 6/30. 7/7, 7/14, 7/21 -wm Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUFY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: BEVERLY WALL a married woman to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. CMERS*) solely as nominee for Lender and Lender 's successors and assigns. FIRST CONSOLIDATED MORTGAGE COMPANY. Mortgagee dated September 15.2003, and recorded on October 30. 2003. in Instrument No 1116646. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY AND 61/100 DOLLARS ($130,130.61). including interest at 7.50% per annum. Under the power of sals contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1W o'clock p.m., on. July 21. 2005. Said Premises are situated in Township of Cartton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel ol land in the Northeast 1/ 4 of Section 20. Town 4 North. Range 8 West, described aS Commencing at the North 1/ 4 post of said Section 20. thence East on North Section Line 334 feet, thence South 210 feet, thence West 334 feet, thence North 210 feel to the place of beginning The Redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated June 20. 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., CMERS') solely as nominee for Lender and Lender s succes­ sors and assigns, FIRST CONSOLIDATED MORTGAGE COMPANY. Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 23100 Providence Drive. Suite 450 Southfield. Michigan 46075 onw NotfoeOfN THIS ARM IS A COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgages. In that event, your demegee, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid emount ten­ dered st seis, plus Intereet MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Dennis J Gould and Luanda Gould, husband and wife, origi­ nal mortgagor(s), to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 23. . r39, and recorded on August 27. 1999 in instrument 1034593. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Mortgage Registration Systems Inc . its successors r<nj assigns, as nominee for First Union National Bank. Trustee unde.- the Trustee Agreement dated May 1.2000 relating loAmortizing Residential Collateral Trust Mortgage Pass­ Through Certificates Series 2000-BC2 as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Eight And 22'100 Dollars ($92.948.22). including interest a! 10% per annum Under the power of sate contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on July 28. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 1/2 of the South 12 Acres of the East 57 Acres of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 21. Town 2 North. Range 8 West. More particularly desenbed as: Beginning at the Southeast Comer, thence West 440 feet, thence North from the center of the road 675 feet, thence East 400 feet, thence South to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date ot such sale Dated: Juns 30. 2005 For more infexi nation, ptease call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4059792F01 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Pubic Heanng will be held by the Pramevilte Township Planning Commission on Wednesday, July 20. 2005. ax 7:00 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Halt. 10115 S. Norns road, within the Township PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the rtem(s) to be considered al this Pubic Heanng mciude. in brief, the following. 1) Special Land Use Permit filed by Patrick Leet. 10175 3 Mite Road. Plainwell, Ml 49060. Parcel *12-021-007-60 For the construction of an additional 40'x80' Pole Building. The original site plan was approved on 4-06-1988 An additional building permit was issued (for another Pole Budding) on 3/19/2002 2) Special Land Use Permit filed by Mr. Al Riedstra of Riedstra Dairy LTD.. 13900 Lockshore Drive. Delton. Ml 49046 Parcel #12-023-011-01. The applicant is requesting a special land use permit to put on a 14'x26' addition on the north side of an existing house, on a nonconforming lot. For the purpose c* living quaners for the persons he employs on the dairy farm. Sec 6.6 b of the Prune rille Township ordinance allows this with the provisions of Sec. 4.2 being waived, provided a Special Land Use application is submitted for and approved. This property in question is zoned "A* Agriculture District. 3) Suc-i other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission for this meeting All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on this special land use permit applications at the address above. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the heanng impaired and audiotapes of panted matenais being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk individuals with disabilities requinng auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk. MORTGAGE SALE This firm Is a debt collector attempting to col­ lect a debt, and any Information obtained will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in a mortgage made by Gerald T Davis and Vicki C Davis. ..usband and wife, to First National Bank of America, f/k/a First National Bank of Michigan, dated March 2. 1996 and recorded on March 24. 1998 in Document *1009328 and re-recorded on August 24. 1998 tn Document *1016943. Barry County records and modified by a Mortgage Modification Agreement dated March 11. 2003 and recorded on April 11 2003 in Document #1101857, Barry County records The mortgage holder has begun no pro­ ceedings to recover any part of the debt, which is now $53,911.39 The mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the property, at public auction to the highest bidder, on Thursday, July 21, 2005 at 1 00 p.m. local time, at the main entrance to Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan The property wW be sold to pay the amount then due on the mortgage, together with interest at 17.95 percent foreclosure costs, attor­ ney fees, and also any taxes and insurance that the mortgage holder pays before the sate. The property is located m Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan, and is described In the mortgage as: Parcel i : Lot 21 of the Plat ol the Village of Delton and also a parcel of land Southeast Quarter, Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 9 West described as: commencing at the Northwest comer ol Lot 21 of the plat of the Village of Delton; thence West 4 rods; thence South 4 rods; then East 4 rods; thence North 4 rods to the piece ot beginning. Parcel 2: Beginning at the Southeast comer of said Lot 20 and running thence North 6* 34 minutes West along the East boundary of said lot lor 6.07 feet; thence South 85* 20 minutes West for /4.21 feet to an intersection with the South boundary ol said lot, thence due East along said South bound­ ary of said Lot 20 for 74.63 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period wiN be six months from the date ol sate, but if the property is abandonee under MCL 600.3241a. the redemption period will be 30 days. Date : June 21. 2005 Joseph B. Backus, attorney tor mortgage holder P.O. Box 794. East Lansing, Ml 48826 517-337-1617 Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that wreM, your damages. If any, ahaN bo MmMrJ aotely to tho return of tho bid amount ten­ dered at aato, ptae interaat MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven M McCal, an unmarried man, ongmal mortgagor(8). to Countrywide Home Loans, toe., Mortgagee, dated September X, 2003, and recorded on February 4, 2004 in Uber 2627 on Page 540. in Altegan county records. Micnigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo al tho date hereof the sum of Eighty-One Thousand Three Hundred Seventeen And 92/100 Dolars ($81,317.92). including interest at 8 .25% per annum Under the power of safe contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged pramioos. or some part of them, at public vendue, at the East front entrance to the Allegan County Budding in AMogan at 900 AM. on July 21. 2005. Said premises are situated to Charter Township of Gunplain. Alegan County. Mfchigan. and are described as : Lot #64 Shangn La Number Two SubdMsion to Sections 24 and 25. Town 3 North. Range 11 West, as recoidea in Uber 10 of Plats m Pages 72.73 and 74; and Section 19 and X Town 1 North, Range 10 West. PrtertevSfe Township Barry County. Michigan, as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats on Page 71 The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: June 23. 2005 For more information, please cal: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans, inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Mfehigan 48025-5822 Rte #055665F01 CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS STREETSCAPE PROJECT The City of Hastings Downtown Development Authority is sc-hcrttog bids for Its Streetscape proj­ ect The project consists of furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment and services necessary to complete all work related to the project located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan The project generally consists ot modifyir»i the curb and gutter, sidewalk and the streets around the Hastings City Bonk patching paveme.r. where necessary, lighting, irrigation, landscaping and 174 ft. of storm sewer. Bids shall be on a unit price basis v/tti lump sum prices tor certain Mams of work. The Drawings and Project Manual under which the work is to be done are on file and may be examined at Hastings City Hail. XI E. Stiba Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Bidding Documents may be obtained at the above address by purchase tor the sum of S60.X per sot. Each person or firm who obtains bid documents must supt^ly a .-wne. address and phone number ot a person or firm to whom addenda, if any. may be eent. Bid Security to the form of a certified check, bank a;eck. or a Bid Bond for a sum not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the Bid will be required with each Bld. Questions regarding the project shall be directed to Um Girrbach. Director of Public Services. City of Hastings. 201 E State Street. Hastings. Michigan. 49058, 269-945-2468 or by facsimile at 269-948-9544 Any proposal submitted may not be withdrawn within X ufondar days of bid opening. Proposals shall be submitted in accordance with the Instructions Sa Ridders section of the bid doc­ uments. The City of Hastings DDA reserves the right to reject any or al blds or sny parts of the sama, to waive any irregularities, and to award the bid as deemed to be to Ms best IrecresL price arxi other factors constdxed. Seated bids shall be received at the Office of the CRy Cferk/Tr^aaurer, 201 EaM State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058. until 10X a m. on August 8,2005, at which terie they shall be opened and pubkdy read aloud. All bids shall be dearly marked on tho outside of the hi*bmtttaJ package, “floated Bid - Streetscape Project." Tim Glrrbach Director of Public Sanricea 0054971& HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the foltowing Ordinance, being Ordnance No. 62, was adopted by the Township Board of Hope Township at a special meeting held on June 29.2005. SECTION I. AMENDMENT TO HOPEIQWbfiHl£liLQYEBDALElAK£_£ABlLQflDltiANGE. Section III.A of the Hope Township Cloverdate Lake Park Ordinance (Hope Township Ordinance No. 19. as amended) is hereby amended by the amend­ ment oi subsection *11’ to read as follows: *11. Enter onto or remain on park premises any time between the hours of 10X p.m. and 4:00 a m. This restriction shall not be deemed to prohibit persons boat­ ing on Cloverdale Lake prior 'o 10:X p.m. from thereafter using the park's boat launch area to remove his/her boat from Cloverdale Lake, provided such per­ sons) shall promptly thereafter leave the park premises. This restriction shall also not be deemed to apply to (1) duly authorized ordinance or law enforce­ ment officials in the performance of their duties and (2) Hope Township officers, employees or agents duly authorized by the Hope Township Board or the Hope Township Supervisor to be on park premises at such time to the performance of Hope Township business SECTION II, SEVERABILITY. The provistons of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be sev­ erable and if any clause, sentence, word, section or provision is declared void or unenforceable for any reason by any court of competent jurisdiction. It shall not affect any portion of this Ordinance other than said part or portion thereof. SECTION 111. REPEALANO EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (X) days following publication after adoption. All Ordinances or parts ot Ordinances to conflict here­ with are repealed PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that this Ordmance has been posted m the office of the Hope Township Cterk at the address set forth below and that copies of this Ordinance may bo pur­ chased or inspected at the office of the Hope Township Cterk during regular business hours of reg­ ular working days following the date of this publication. Prairieville Township Planning Commission Mike Herzog. Supervisor 09542822_____________________________________ ________________________ Unda Eddy-Hough, Cterk HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 South M-43 highway Hastlnga, Mt 49058 (260) 946-2464 �Page 12 - Thursday. July 14. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Nodes Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION V/E OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This eato may bo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLFCT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default i*m been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard Tobias and Gina Tobias, husband and wite. ongmal rnortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for tender. Mortgagee, dated January 19, 2001, and recorded on January 24. 2001 in instrument 1054237, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Three And 28/100 Dollars ($139,823.28), including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under toe power of sate contained in said morl- be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part ot them, at puttee vendue, st the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM. on July 21.2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the North Itoe of the South 40 acres of the West fractional 1/2 of the Southwest fractional 1/4 of Section 7. Town 2 North. Rango 7 WW. said point lying West 800 teet from PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN a ASSOCIATES. P.C^ tS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-DefauR has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by: CRAIG A IRVINE and VICKI A. IRVINE, husband wto wtte to Mortgage Etectronic Registration Systems, Inc.. (*MERS") solely as nominee for Lender arid ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MRJTARYDUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made « too conditions of a mortgage made by Benjamin J. Fottertey, an unmarried man and Bethany L Plants an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Etectronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for tender, Mortgagee, dated February 10, 2004, and recorded on February 13,2004 in instru­ ment 1122213. in Barry county records. Michigan.• on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Four Tlwusand Six Hundred Eighty-Three And 06/100 Dotiars ($134,683.06). including interest at 6.25% MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Raymond Ingersoll, a single man, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Etectronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee tor tender. Mortgagee, dated April 2.2004, and recorded on April 2. 2004 In instrument 1124694. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due al the date hereof ths sum of Ninety Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-One And 04/100 Dollars ($90,681.04). Including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power ol sate contained in said mort- Under the power of sale contained In said mort- be foreclosed by a sate of toe mortgaged premises. GAGE CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated October 13, 2003, and recorded on October 15, 2003. in Document No. 1115640, Barry County Records, duo at tho date hereof too sum of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THREE THOUSAND SEVENTY SIX AND 89/100 DOLLARS ($153,078.89). including interest al 1/2 of the Southwest fractional 1/4; thence South along said East lino to tho South fine of acid Sectton donod in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days thence North paraM with said East fine, 904.58 feet; thence West 300 foot; thena, North to the pivte of beginning. The redemption period shall bo 12 months from For mere Information, please call: FC X 248.5931302 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender 3)400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Brigham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fie #054281F03 Dated: Juno 23. 2005 FC X 248 593.1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for tender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5622 Ate 4028742F02 ___ Thompson, husband and wNb. Mortgagors, to TMS County and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 31. 2005 Wachovia Loan Trust 2005-SD1 AssetBacked Certificates. Series 2006 SO1 on which Hundred Eighty Three instituted to recover the debt eecured by County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 CO PM. on July or some pert ot them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on July 21,2006 Said premises are situated in Township ot Yankee Springs, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 44 of Gadder's Payne Lake Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof recorded In Liber 5 of Plats on Page 72. Barry County Records AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY BTORMATK)N OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY U8 AT THE NUMBER 21,2005 Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan and are described as: Boginrang at a point on toe North and South 1/4 fine of Section 4. Town 3 North, Rango 8 West Distant South 00 degrees 55 minutes 00 sec­ onds West 231.0 teet from toe North 1/4 poet toereonds East 368.94 teet parallel with the North Nno of Section 4. to tho conterfine of Costs Grove Road; 1011.10 teet. and chord which bears South 26 degrees 12 minutes 09 seconds West 883.75 foot; thence North 00 degrees 55 minute 00 seconds East 781.53 foot along said North and South 1/4 of Section 4 to toe place of beginning. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from donod in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 100 o'clock p.m.. on. August 11. 2005. Said Premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Mtehigan. and are described as: given that on the 4th dey of August of Lot 8, afl in Block 2 of James Dunning Replatted Addteon. according to tho recorded plat thereof as described in said Tax ID No. 55-035-012-00 The Redemption ported shal bo 6 months tram too date of such sate unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which Dated July 11,2005 Etectronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Lend-' and PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 23100 Providence Drive. Suite 450 Southfield. Mtohigan 48075 Pub dates : 7/14 - 8/4 mum FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is FC X 248.593.1302 Trod & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for tender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 u.ngnam r arnia, Mtcnigan -wxico-aozz File S058961F01 omwm ted of Lot 32. Koley s Addition No. 1. as recorded In Uber 3 of Plats on Page 94. Barry County. Michigan. During toe six (8) months knmedtetoiy fol- GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION. the MBftary, piease contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately Mowing too sate. Deled: 7/7/2005 Citibank. Na. as Trustee under Pootirn and Servicing Agreement doted as at Match 31. 2005 Wachovia Loan Trust 2005-SD1 AssetBacked Csrttficates. Senes 2005 SD1 Mortgagee FABRIZIO 8 BROOK. PC. Jonotoen L Engman March 2005-SD1 Big Baavoc. Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 248-362­ 2600 ASAP711066 7/7. 7/14, 7/21. 7/28 REQUEST FOR BIDS made by: Larry B Negus and Kimberty Negus, Huabend and Wife to Oak Street Mortgage LLC, a Delaware Limited UebBty Compeny Mortaepee. dated April 14. 2004 and recorded May 14.2004 in Instrument No. 1127805 Barry Count/ Records. Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., by assignment dated February 24,2005 and recorded Apf11.2006 in Instrument No. 1144688. on which hereof toe sum of Seventy-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Three Dollars and Ninety-Six Cents ($79,303.96) including Interest 8.55% per annum Under tho power of sate contamod in said mortgage MORTGAGE SALE Tho City of Heatings Department of Puttee Services is request­ ing seated blds for its 2005 street fine painting program. Bids are due by 10:00 a.m. on Thursday. July 28, 2005, at Hastings City CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE available from the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, City of Hastings. 201 East State Street. Hastings, Ml 49058. Thn Glrrbach Due to the election on August 2, 2005, the Orangeville Township regular meeting is rescheduled to August 9, 2005, CITY OF HASTINGS The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking indi­ viduals to serve on the Construction Board of Appeals. Office. 3rd ficor of the Courthouse. 220 W. State St. Hastings: (269) 945-1284, and must be returnee no later than 5.00 p m. on Jury 25. 2005. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wifi be torectoeed by a sale of toe mortgaged premises, or some part of them. Gt public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml M 1:00PM. on Thursday, August 11,2005 Said vromises are sit­ uated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The Soutr 1/2 of Lots 1071 and 1072 of the City, formerly VU^e of Hastings, according to the recorded ptet theuof. Commonly known as 710 S. Washington St rfestings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from toe date "f such sate; unless deten.-foed abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 300.324 ■nw C«y o< HaDtng*. McN9». I* nUUng bkk lor as annuW concrete sidewalk and curb and gutter repair and replacement program. This work is to be bid on a unit price baste with pey- any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award tho bid as deemed to be In the City's best interest, price and other factors considered. Seated bids shal bo received at tho Office of tho City Clerk/Treasurer. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michijan 49058. untl 10JO am. on Friday. Jufy 29. 2005, at which time NOTICE Rochester MBs. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Rte No: 05-36390 ASAP711887 7/14. 7/21. 7/28. 8/4 CITY OF HASTIHGS REQUEST FOR BIDS 200S-200e TRH TRIMMING AND REMOVAL PROORAM The City of Hastings Michigan, Is soliciting bids for its annual tree trimming and removal program. Bid proposal forms and of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and al bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City's best interest, price and other factors considered. Sealed bids shal be received at the Office of tho City CterVTreasurer. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49068 until 10:30 a.m. on Thursday. July 28, 2005, al which time they marked on the outside ol tho submittal package “Seated Bid 2005/2006 Tree Trimming and Removal." 2005-2006 HAND PATCHING HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVING The City of Hastings is accepting bids for hand patching of hot mix asphalt paving at various locations throughout the City of Hastings. Bids shal be received al the Office of tho City Clerk/Treasurer. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058, until 10DO a.m. on Friday. July 29, 2005, at which time they shiJI bo the right to reject any and all blds and to award the bld in a man­ ner which it believes to be In its own best interest price and other factors considered. Perspective bidders shal be required to pro­ vide satisfactory evidence of successful completion of work jimi- Tim Glrrbach Director of Public Services NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST Notice is hereby given that the Public Accuracy Test for the August 2. 2005, regular election is scheduled for Monday, Jufy 18. 2005. at 7 p.m. at the Woodland Township Hal. 156 S. Main. Woodland. Ml 48897 The puttee accuracy test is con­ ducted to determine the accuracy of the program and toe com­ puter being used to tabulate the results of the election. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the township cterk at least 5 days in advance ot Mortgage, Inc, mortgagee, dated October 26,2001 and recorded December 19. 2001 in Instrument Number 1071681. Barry County Records. There Is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Six and 43/100 Dollars ($107.796.-3) including intereet at the rate of 760% per annum. torectoeed by a sate of tho mortgaged premises. or Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: mined abandoned accordance with MCLA §600.324la. In which case the redertption period ttal bo 30 days from too date toe aria. TO ALL PURCHASERS: Tho torectooing .^xgagee can NOTICE Indhridual to serve on toe Agriculture Preeervation Board. Appficante must represent local natural resource conservation interests. Applications may be obtained at the County Admintetrabon Office. 3rd floor of toe Courthouse. 220 W. State Cheryl Alton Woodland Township Cterk 156 8. Main Woodland. Ml 48897 289 367-4915 office 269 367-4094 home 09543564 tendered at cate. Dated. June 23. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 46007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No 328.0199 St. Hastings; (269) 945-1284. and must be relumed no later than 500 p.m. on July 25,2005. NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by MICHAEL R. HANDLOGTEN ANO SALLY A HANDLOGTEN. HUSBAND AND WIFE, to AMERICBANK MORT­ GAGE COMPANY, now known as FIFTH THIRD BANK, Mortgagee, doted March 31. 2000. and recorded on April 28, 2000. as Instrument No. 1043694 Barry County Records, Michigan, on Th* minutes of the meeting ol the Barry County Board the County Clerk's Office at 220 W. State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 800 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty org thousand one hundred thirty six and 59/100 Dollars ($122.13869), including Merest at 5.875% par vidod, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sate of tho mortgaged premises. County Courthouse, Hastings, Ml. at 100 p.m. on BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING The Board of Review of Baltimore Township wW convene on July 19.2006, at 900 a.m„ at 3100 E. Dowling Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058. Tho Board wifi convene for the purpose of reviewing and correcting clerical errors and mutual mistakes of fact. Eligible tax­ payer* who have not filed their Homestead affidavit may do ao at Thr township will provide necessary reasonable aids and serv- gible to perform this work. Contractors shall be required to pro­ vide proof of insurance in the amounts included in the bid pack­ age. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the sub­ mittal package “Seated Bld - 2005-2006 Hand Patching Ho* Mix Asphalt Paving." Tim Glrrbach Director of Public Services mortgage made by Charles Sttiwefl and Nicole property and there te a simultaneous reailubu' with Tim Qlrrboch Director of Public Services REQUEST FOR BIDS MRJTARY DUTY. recorded ptel thereof. 26, 2005. regular scheduled meeting al 700 p.m. al Barry Township Hal. 155 E. Orchard. Delton. Michigan. cteariy manced on tho outside of the submittal package. “Seated CITY OF HASTINGS OBTAINED W1X BE USED FOR THAT PUR- THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE County Courthouse In Hastings in Barry County. MkMgan at 100 pm. on July 21.2006. REQUEST FOR BIDS 2005/2006 SIDEWALK AND CURB AND GUTTER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM MQ TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMAT1ON at 269-945-3228. or TDD cal relay services. 800-649-3777. Richard VanSycide Recording Secretary Board of Review 269-721-3502 Said promises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. BARRY County. Michigan and are LOT 4. RIDGEVIEW. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 6 OF PLATS ON PAGE 22. TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN The redemption period shak be 6 months from donod In accordance with 1948CL 800.3241a. In whch case the redemption ported shall bo 30 days Dated: July 14,2006 FIFTH THIRD BANK. Mortgagee Attorney tor: Mortgagee Robert A Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Informatton ptease cal: (248) 540-7701 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 14. 2005 - Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BF USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia tale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by . ayden M Norns, amarried man and Jessica A. Norris, his wife, original mortgagor(s). to Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis, Mortgagee, dated June 30. 2003 and recorded on July 18. 2003 in instiument 1108856 in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand One Hundred Six And 32/100 Dollars ($139.106.32). including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ot the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 00 PM. on July 21.2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Make/Modei 2003 Four Seasons Autumn Manor Vin/Senal* FS214338AC Parcel D: a parcel of Land the Northwest 1/4 of Section 21. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, being more particularly described as commencing at the Northeast comer of said Section 21. tnence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 22 seconds West along the North line of said Section 2644 25 feel to the North 1/4 post of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 15 seconds West along the North and South 1/4 line ot said Section 1697 82 feet to the centertine of Highway M-43 and the true place of beginning; thence 254 06 feet along said centerline and of the Arc of a curve to the right, whose radtus is 998.20 feet and whose chord bears South 57 degrees 03 minutes 30 seconds West 253.37 feet: thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 15 seconds West 321.75 feet; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 19 seconds East 212.11 feet to said North and South 1/4 line; thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 15 seconds East along said 1/4 line 558 63 feet to the place of Beginning together with an easement for ingress, egress and pubic utilities ovar a portion of parcel C Described as commencing at the Northeast comer of said Section 21: thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 22 minutes West along the North line of sa.d Section 2644 25 feet to the North 1/4 post of said Section: thence South 00 degrees 13 minute: 15 seconds West along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 1697.82 feet io the centerline of Highway M-43; thence 305.04 feet along said centertine and the Arc of a curve to the right whose radius is 998.20 feet and whose chord bears South 58 degrees 31 minutes 20 seconds West 303 85 feet; thence South 67 degrees 16 min­ utes 36 seconds West along said centerline 134 05 feet, thence South 68 degrees 59 minutes 42 sec­ onds West along said centerline 33 90 feet to the East line of an existing 66 foot wide easement for ingress and egress, thence South CO degrees 22 minutes 46 seconds West along smd Gate line 228 79 feet to the place of beginning, thence North 79 degrees 52 minutes 15 seconds East 228 84 feet; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 15 sec­ onds West 67 09 feet, thence South 79 degrees 52 minutes 15 seconds East 228 84 feet; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 15 seconds West 67.09 feet; thence South 79 degrees 42 minutes 15 sec­ onds West 229.03 feet to said East line; thence North 00 degrees 22 minutes 45 seconds East 67.13 feet to the place of beginning together with any subject to the rights of the public over the Northerly 33 feet thereof as used for highway M-43 Also together with and subject to any and all other easements, rights and restrictions of record, descnption of centerline of existing 66 foot wide easement for ingress egress and pubic utilities; commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section 21. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 22 seconds West along the North line of said Section 2644.25 feet to the North 1/4 post ot said Section, thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 15 seconds West along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 1697.82 feet to the centertine of Highway M-43: thence 305.04 feet along saki centerline and the Arc of a curve to the right, whose radius is 998 20 feet and whose chord bears South 58 degrees 31 minutes 20 seconds West 303 85 feet; thence South 67 degrees 16 minutes 36 seconds West along said centerline 134.05 feet; thence South 68 degrees 59 minutes 42 seconds West along said centerline 69.34 feet to the true place of beginning, thence South 00 degrees 22 minutes 45 seconds 325 24 feet; thence South 19 degrees 38 minutes 38 sec­ onds East 200 55 feet, thence South 05 degrees 33 minutes 41 seconds East 221.02 feet; thence South 42 degrees 59 minutes 58 seconds West 210.09 feet, thence South 47 degrees 57 minutes 58 sec­ onds West 155 36 feet; thence South 68 degrees 57 minutes 42 seconds West 159.53 feet; thence North 76 degrees 01 minutes 17 seconds West 132.05 feet; thence South 84 degrees 07 minutes 17 seconds West 213.20 feet to the place of ending of said easement. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated June 23 2005 For more information, please call FC W 248 593 1312 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis f/Va Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025 5822 File *059244F01 Bring your film to Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be Ihniled solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dennis Allen a/k/a Dennis R Allen and Josephine Allen, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). lo Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation. Mortgager-, dated December 27. 2004. and record­ ed on January 13. 2005 in instrument 1140109. m Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tne date hereof the sum of Seventy Thousand Five Hundred Fourteen And 54/100 Dollars ($70,514 54). including interest at 9.6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notce is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on August 11, 2005. Said premises are situated to Township of Cartton, Barry County. Mtchigcr, and are described as: Come icing at the South 1 /4 post of Section 28­ 4-8 North 342 feet thence West 446 feet. North 195 leet. East 446.feet. South 195 feet to the point of beginning. Cartton township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: July 14 2005 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593 1310 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys For Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File *030122F01 tatoTK PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Defautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: HASSAN M. ABUELHAWA and KRISTEN A6UELHAWA. hus­ band and wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. lnc„(*MERS*) solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns, DECISION ONE MORTGAGE COMPANY. LLC.. Mortgagee, dated September 23. 2004. and record­ ed on Octoter 13. 2004 in Document No. 1135427, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY TWO AND 37/100 DOLLARS ($97*742 37).' inciudhg interest at 6.579% par annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part ol them, al pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings, Michigan at 1:00 o'clock p.m. on July 28. 2005 Said Premises are situated in Township of Thornapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6 of Middleville Downs Addition to the ViB^e of Middleville, according to the recorded Plat thereof recorded in Liber 4 of Plats. Page 65 of Barry County Records The Redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale Dated June 27. 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. lnc..(*MERS*) solely as nominee for Lender and Lender s successors and assigns, DECISION ONE MORTGAGE COMPANY. LLC., Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC. 23100 Prosidence Drive. Suite 450 Southfield. Michigan 48075 Pub dates 6/30-7/21 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estats FILE NO. 2005-24308 DE Estate ol Marion McGinley. Date of birth: 6/21/1914 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Manon McGinley, who lived at 2700 Nashville Road. Hafiings, Michigan died April 24. 2005. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate wr'.l be forever barred unless presented to Ford J. McGinley, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court St.. Ste. 302, Hastings and trie named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: July 6. 2005 Robert J Longstreet P53546 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-3495 Ford J. McGinley 2029 Superior Drive Nashville. Michigan 49073 (517)852-9208 <»»«•• Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DOTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, W any, shall be limit­ ed solety to the return of the bld amount tandared at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions at a mortgage made by Gary L. Konoshmeg. a single man. original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender, Mortgagee, dated November 27. 2002. and recorded on January 24. 2003 in instrument 1096096. in Barry county record!. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-One Thousand Eighty-Eight And 00/100 Dollars ($171,088.00). including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on August 4. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple. Barry County. Michigan, arid ve described as: That part of the Northwest 1.4 of Section 12. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, described as Ckrnmencing at the North 1/4 comer of said Section 12; thence South 00 degrees 16 minutes 27 seconds East 533.85 feet along the North and South 1/4 line; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 58 seconds West 873.73 feet to the point of beginning, thence South 00 degrees 10 minutes 09 seconds East 269.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 58 seconds West 438.00 feet to the West line of the East 1/2 cf the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 12 and the West line, also being the centerline of Moe Road; thence North 00 degrees minutes 09 seconds West 269.00 feet along sad West bne; thence North 89 degrees 42 mmutes 58 seconds West 438 00 feet to the point of beginning subject to highway right of way for Moe Road The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: July 7. 2005 For mote information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #054324F02 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt col­ lector attempting to collect a debt Any information obtained will be used for this purpose If you are m the Military, ptease contact our office at the number luted below MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a cerLun mortgage made by Dann PhHhps and Danielle Phillips. Husband and Wife to Mortgage Etectronic Registration Systems Inc. soWy as nominee for Crevecor Mortgage Inc., a Mtssoun corporation Mortgagee, dated June 3. 2004 and recorded June 14. 2004 in Instrument « 1129285 Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of On: Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Ninety-Three Dollars and Twelve Cents ($147,593.12) including interest 8.04% per annum Under the power of sate contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday, July 21,2005. Said premises are situat­ ed in City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as. Lot 1. Supervisor Chase s Addrtxxi to the aty of Hastings, as recorded m Uber 3 of Rats. Page 1. Barry County Records. Except the Easterly part thereof beginning at the Southeast comer of said Lot 1; thence South 71 degrees 45 nvnutes West 40 feet thence North 18 degrees 45 minutes West 151.15 feat thence North 89 degrees 30 minutes East 86 35 feet to the Northeast 1/4 of said Lot 1; thence South 00 degrees 20 minutes West 132 feet to the point of beginning. Also Lots 843, 844. 845. 846 and 847 of the City (formerly Village) of Hastings, Bany County. Michigan according to the recorded plat thereof. Except com­ mencing at the Northwest comer of Lot 937 of the City (formerly Wage) of Hastings; thence North 66 feet; thence East 5.28 feet for the place of begin­ ning; thence North 264 feet; thence East 77.22 feet to the West line of Market Street; thence South 264 feet on the West line of Market Street to the North line of Green Street; thence West 77.22 feet to the point of beginning of said excepted parcel Commonly known as 617 West Green. Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: JUNE 17. 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. soteiy as nominee for Crevecor Mortgage Inc. Mortgagee Attorneys: Polestivo & Associates. PC 811 South Blvd Suite 100 Rochester HRs. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our He No: 05-35673 ASAP708961 6/23. 6/30. 7/7. 7/14 omomt Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTN PURCMSCRB: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgages. In that event, ycur damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solety to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at a Ria, plus InteroaL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Rnan J. Armstrong and Kelly R. Armstrong, husband and wife original mortgagor(s). to Flagstar Bank. FSB, Mortgagee, dated March 26.2002, and recorded on April 8. 2002 in instrument 1077851, in Bany coun­ ty records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand Two Hundred Fifty And 19/100 DoHars ($15375019). including inter­ est at 7% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, ai the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1.00 PM, on August 4. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Cartton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the North line of Section 27. Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Cartton Township. Barry County. Michigan, distant West 420.0 feet from the Northeast comer of Section 27; thence South 384 0 feet at right angles; thence West 225.0 feet; thence North 384.0 feet to the North line of Section 27; thence East 225.0 feet to the place of beginning. Bany County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: Jufy 7. 2005 For more information, please call: FC W 248.593 1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Flagstar Bank. FSB 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Mch-gan 48025-5822 File #051122F02 - [Write Us A Letter J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film - Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant Removes - Fine scratches,road grime & oxidation ■ Safe for ctearcoat finishes - processing. HASTINGS DETAIL 1S10 STM SCHOOL K0 1/4 MteMuOlo/StKvSt 269 / 945-5607 NATIONAL CITY BANK NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The real estate mortgage given by Delton Athletic Boosters, to First of America Bank - Michigan. NA . now known as National City Ban*, of the Midwest (the Bank), dated May 10. 1994. and recorded on May 17. 1994. m Uber 605. Page 46. Bany County Register of Deeds, is in default. The amount due on the Mortgage at the date of this notice, tor pnnapai. intereet (accruing at 8.150% per annum), fees, exrenses and late charges is tho sum of Three Hundred One Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Five and 24/100 Dollars ($301.125 24) Notice is given that the Mortgage w* be fore­ closed by sate of the premises described below at public auction to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, on Thursday. August 11.2005, ai 1 00 p.m tor the pur­ pose of satisfying the amounts due on the Mortgage, together with interest, legal coats, statu­ tory attorneys fees and also any taxes and insur­ ance that the Bank pays on or prior to the date ot sate. The premises located in the Township of Hope. Barry County. State of Michigan, described as fol­ lows: Commencing at a pomt in the Center of Wall Lake Road (M-43) which lies 2091 10 toot West and 1529.70 feet South of toe East 1/4 post of Section 29. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, running thence North 2,54 30* East 420.0 feet along the Centertme of said M-43. thence North 88,33-30- East 309 0 feet for the true place of beginning; thence north 3(01*08* East 390 66 leet (recorded South 2(54*30* East 394 feet); thence South 85,23'07* East (recorded South 85(21* East) 351 34 teet. thence South 3,01*08" West 353 48 feet thence South 88p3*30* West 352 27 leet to the place of begin­ ning. Reserving therefrom an easement for ingress and egress over the South 33 teet thereof. Together with rights of ingress and egress over a strip of land 33 feet in which extending from above described Parcel to M-43, the South line of which is common with the Westerly extension of the South line of said above described Parcel. Tax Rott Number. 08-07-029-013-20 More commonly known as: 8565 S Wall Lake Road. Delton. Michigan 49046. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from toe date of sate unless toe property is aban­ doned. in which case the redemption penod shall be thirty (30) days from the date ot sate Dated: July 14, 2005 NATIONAL CITY BANK OF THE MIDWEST By: Bruce R Grubb (P27632) Its. Attorney Bruce R. Grubb Vamum. Riddering. Schmidt & Howlett LLP Attorneys for National Bank of the Midwest 251 N Rose Street. 4th Floor Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 Pub: 7/14-8/11 wmjtw HERE ARE THE RULES? The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions th.-J must be met before they will be pub­ lished. The requirements are: • All letters must be signee by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for com­ pelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit busi­ nesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks" hill no* he accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. . • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will ba limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter pe person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. WANTED: BUS DRIVERS DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOL IS IN NEED OF BUS DRIVERS FOR THE 2005-2006 SCHOOL YEAP. EXPERIENCE NOT NECESSARY-WE WILL TRAIN. MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN A CDL, AND ALL OTHER ENDORSEMENTS. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED AT THE SUPERINTENDENTS OFFICE AT 327 N. GROVE ST, DELTON, Ml, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8 A.M. AND 3 P.M. �Page 14 - TNnday. Jmy 14. 2005 - The Hatting, Bennet Delton man found guilty of 3 assault charges in record time by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer A Barry County Circuit Court jury last Thursday found Todd A. Foreman. 40. of Dowling, guilty of three assault charges in record time Thursday. Foreman was arrested in connection with a case that took place last Thanksgiving in Hope Township. The charges included one count of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less then murder, a felony with a maxi­ mum penalty of 10 years in prison or $5,000 in fines; one count of conspiracy to commit assault with intent to do great bodily harm less then murder, a felony with a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison or $15,000 in fines, and felonious assault with a dangerous weapon, which has a maximum penalty of four years in prison and/or $2,000 in fines. Nick Cobum and Coley McKeough help with moving boxes to the new lending library location. Gun Lake Free Lending Library has new location The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC)-Gun Lake Area recently relocated its Free Lending Library from being in storage Clyde Cobum’s Insurance on M-179 to the sharing the newly enlarged facility at the Water’s Edge Floral & Gifts. GFWC Gun Lake President Judy Smith said, “Since last fall the library has been in storage at the M-179 Highway location of Clyde Cobum’s Insurance First office because of changes in the businesses that housed us at 2606 Patterson Road. Wc are very fortunate to have received a great invitation from Sherry Hummel, club member and owner of the Water’s Edge Floral & Gifts, to share her newly enlarged facility." The Water’s Edge is planning an open house the weekend of July 16. Moving days were June 28 and 29. Shelving units were "manhandled” by members Gloria Cunningham and her husband Linden and Susan Stephenson (Susan and Gloria are co-chairs of the Library Committee), Pat Kreple. Linda Molitor, club vice president. Marjory Richards, club treasurer, Jose Vogel and Fran Leonard, club secretary, and her husband, Dick. Other friends helping were Shannon Nollar (the Richards’ granddaughter). Nick Cobum (son of Clyde and Holly Cobum), Jarod Smendik (son of member Amy and Dr. Doug Smendik) and Kelly McKeough and her sons Marcus and Coley. Pick-up trucks were borrowed from M'ke Huitz, phar­ macist at Weick’s and Rob Leonard (son of Dick and Fran Leonard. Moral support was given by Sherry Hummel at the Waler’s edge and her employees. Lester Coldwell of Hastings stopped to help with some errant shelving units being transported by Richards and Nollar. “Moving the books was a real chal­ lenge,’’ said Leonard. “I am sure they wend down the basement stairs much easier than up. It was a good thing we had the strong backs of the boys who helped." Shelving will take place in the next two weeks, but already patrons have bor­ rowed their summer entertainment. “Hours for the library will be the same as those of the Water’s Edge, which is what makes this such a wonderful part­ nership’’, says Smith. For more information, call Susan Stephenson at (269) 795-7565 or Gloria Cunningham at 795-9170. SCHOOLS OF CHOICE BARRY ISO DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS HASTINGS AREA SCHOOLS Delton and Hastings Schools are in Schools ol Choice tor the 2005-06 school year. Students who reside within the Barry ISO or «n adjoining intermediate school district lire efrgible tc. be accepted. Hastings has openings in al grades K-12 - Application Deadline September 9th. Delton has openings m grades K. 2. 3. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11 & 12 Application Deadkne August 12th The jury deliberated only 11 minutes in the case and found Foreman guilty on all three counts. There is no date yet fur his sentenc­ ing. Foreman and two other men were found Nov. 25 doing "doughnuts” with a pickup truck in Shawn Hayward’s field. After a con­ frontation with the three men. Hayward was grabbed from behind and hit in the head with a Mag flashlight. He suffered scalp lacera­ tions. a mild concussion, and was taken to a local hospital After an investigation by local police. Foreman and the other two men were arrest­ ed. At the time of the incident. Foreman was already on probation for possession of mari­ juana second offense from November ot 2004. He had received two years probation Sunfield area couple’s horse believed stolen The area’s horse community is asking people to be on the lookout for two missing (stolen?) horses. ■ Deb and Pat Rogers in Danby Township northeast of Sunfield have reported their pregnant mare Madge has been missing since Wednesday. July 5. She has the fol­ lowing markings: blaze, white on lower lip. socks on both hind legs, pin fire marks on both hind legs-just below hocks, old inci­ sion scars on inside of both hind legs just below hocks, roan patch of hair on mare’s left hip, some white hairs on both front knees and dent in right side of her chest. She is sorrel (brown) color with flaxen mane and tail. She has a foal that is not with her, but foal was still nursing and she was producing milk as of last Tuesday. Call the Rogers (517) 627-6667 or Kendra Ackerson at (517) 543-1050 or by e­ mail at KAckerson@hgbheaith.com Ackerson reported that on Monday evening. July 4, Rogers went out to feed her brood marc Madge, her foal and a pony that was out with them. “Everyone was just fine.” she said. “At 6 a.m. Tuesday morning, Madge was gone and baby and pony were still there." The horses were all in a pasture right behind the Rogers’ house... you could see where the horse went out (but didn't break) the high tinsil fence and walked (you can tell by the tracks) a perfectly straight line across the bean field toward the road. The road grader had gone through.. so no more tracks. We flew the area with an airplane for several hours and we've tracked by foot, quad and hoise for miles. “She is still missing and we’ve contacted neighbors, vets, auction bams, animal con­ trol and been out to file a report, etc.” It is just extremely unusual that a mare would leave her foal like that, "so foul play or something very out of the ordinary" is suspected Perhaps a related development, a gelding. Tucker, has been reported missing from the St. Johns area, Clinton County. TUcker is a bay quarter horse gelding with a reached mane and forelock. He has white on his left hind leg and white star on his forehead. He was stolen on Saturday. July 2, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. The owner had purchased him about a month ago from St. Louis Horse Auction. Her neighbors saw a black truck and sil­ ver horse trailer and heard it rattling down the road. Tucker didn’t have a halter on and was easy to catch. “He is a gelding, but acts studdy and can be top dog among other horses he is turned out with,” said owner Chris O’Connell. Call her at 989-224-2465 or cell 989-529­ 5663 with any information. TK school, board approves ‘tight’ 2005-2006 budget The Thomappie Kellogg Board of Education last week adopted what was called a tight budget for fiscal year 2005-06. Christine Marcy, director of finance and operations for TK schools, presented both budget amendments for the 2004/2005 budg­ et and the appropriation budgets for the 2005/2006 school year at the June 27 school board meeting. In the amendment for the 2004.2005 budget year, she showed that the district actually received Take a break from the heat at our GIANT INDOOR SlDEWflUiSdLE! $23,718,996 in re enue from federal, state, the intermediate school district and local sources. The district had predicted spendi?g $23,524,414. Cost savings measures allowed thc district to spend only $22.674314, which has allowed the district to keep a fund balance of about 10 percent, or $1,044,682. Marcy provided details on the food service. Thomappie Kellogg School and Community Library and athletics. She noted that she will ask for a slight increase in food service fees before the start of the 2005/2006 school year. In the athletic budget, she showed a drop in revenue since it is often unknow n how many tournaments the district will hold each year. Send written requests to: Choice Superintendent’s Office Delton Kellogg Area Schools 327 N. Grove St Delton. Ml 49046 and mandatory weekly drug tests. The maxi­ mum penalty for this offense is four years in prison and/or $4,000 in fines. Foreman has had numerous other brushes with law enforcement and the local court sys­ tem. He had violated his probation June 9 by possessing and/or using alcohol, for which he will be sentenced on July 21. He also violated his probation in a second report by using methamphetamine and marijuana June 20. failing to report to the probation office June 29 and July 6. failing to report for day report­ ing at the Office of Community Corrections June 24 and July 1. and failure to complete a substance abuse assessment He will be sentenced on these four charges on Aug. 17. Choice Superintendent's Office Hastings Area Schools 232 W. Grand St Hastings. Ml 49056 For the 2005/06 year, she sees revenues from y to participate of $36,200 with a total rev­ enue of $156,285. Expenses for athletics are projected to be $611,584. The district approved transferring $450,000 from the gen­ eral fund io the athletic fund. In ether business, the board approve a salary freeze for non-rcpresented employees and administrators. Th:: matches the freeze agreed to by ocher en^iloyecs of tne district. Superintendent Kevic Konarska also explained the changes in admnostrator.i in the district (see accompanying story.) 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Howell had first received complaints in 2004 from a resident about this contract. Jason Parks of J&B Lawn Care reported then that he had put in a bid to the Parks and Rec Commission, which was rejected because be didn’t have a license and that Middleville Mowing again received the contract. In addition. Parks told Howell that Newman was paid by Middleville Mowing. Howell told council that this matter would have to go to the Barry County prosecutor's office and could not be handled by the village attorney. He provided a packet of informa­ tion. including letters of complaint, minutes of the Parks and Rec Commission and the Michigan Municipal League’s “Standards of Conduct for Public Officers and Employees.” As of July 13. the prosecutor had not received any information on this case. Newman did not answer any questions about this issue during Tuesday night's meet­ ing. Earlier in the meeting, Howell had been asked about when he put his home up for sale since residing in the village or township was part of his contract. At the Village Council meeting of June 28. Newman had been one of three council per­ sons to vote to fire the manager. The council Tuesday night approved by a vote of 4 to 3 to require a supermajority vote of 5 in favor of firing the manager in order for it to be enact­ ed. �I �I Lakewood grad is eyewitness to bombing scenes in Londi TN Ru«b fr of Late CMmm and Kntg and Vicki Fredricks <rf Freeport. had «n exciting. NX wary end to her tocn-wrei backpack tnp A 2000 graduate of Lakewood High SsteuL Bmh «• >'**’" Btundas tnmg to grt aam* the city to catch a flight hack us Michigan when the eaphnmm went ..If m the London tubes Tho is her account or* I nday of the c»pen Hew h a brief xc.xint of -hat happened the was home tiwn I’m' I landed al * S»a m in Lut<»n A-rport eth. t Lwdon from Pan* While hwding the tram to downtown about in minute* later, the* .-Id - -< Jot.nati.w King s Crus*. because there «a» a i,re we would ha'C to pwk an alternate Ua non V -c rude people *crv their mobdc* and learned that there »a‘ actually an ctploMM. not lust a fur It »■»» ux» early to tell if it was an electncal nudup or something m,«re senten Howcser. at exh pr»»gres*i*c outiMle. that were no bu*r« ninnmg any whrer fa Mrengr occurrence cwiudrnng most of th: time you an ib London there are sworn* uf the double dec ken c *cry» here. So. with my tn*»ty cumpaar. 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I walked from the can »ide of town to the west, and right through the center of the acti.m “ftvple were surprisingly calm So ma" pants erupted. anJ people diJ r.ot eser seem that put of! bs fusing to walk Horde* were gathered around store* with tele*num* using to pick up any new dcscl.Tpmcnt* Alter lit a tr. that morning there wa* n.. sense of pani* that more attack* would happen people were ju*t trying u» go on w!th thing- and ci'ntact their lo*cd one* I »i> fortunate cn<<ugh not »ptr>l» and more mi willing lo aw*l m fill mg pe-Vlc in .w KirMg direr.k>m to treielen I wn» amazed u how quickly and efficiently the entire crty hld ^oHlired II ctnddn i ha*e g*"*e *m.MKheT ■: .^»y had been practicing T finally N m Paddington around 2 p m Rut right «t I got there, the snp» were *ereanung .nJ evacu*U»g e*ef)<*ne in the area because <>f a t»«nb ware They ran u* down the street *nd kept >here fur an bout In real time. if-*i wa* probaNy the orris moment I had fear It reminde*l me uf fm<age I had seen uf u 11 m a few hundred <>f u* sprinted down the street- belonging' in hand inrnn <^r b«.k tor «* backpackers! without . real *<n>e of what wa» really e»en going on Nut l..i bad alter the day I had had ’ I didnl realize the reality ol what I had just been ihmugh until I waa almost halfway aenns the Atlanti; *n.l then it hit me how real everything *n I dwlnt have time or energy m think aNiui H while I wa* in the nudw of H Il was when I »r tn (*hicagt> and w» a tele»iskwi that it really hit. though It then became like all of the .aher horror footage uf »ukm1c bombing* that permeate the media nowaday* except I realized that the . jmcrapcrsnn* were ■ended in a rednaim. 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HT plut... $3,000 Rebate* or 0% for 36 month*! Bill Seif Chevrolet Buick OF HASTINGS �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 14. 2005 - Page 17 Marvin moving mats, set to coach Saline Wildcats by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Arrangements have already been made for the lone wrestling tournament next winter which will host both the Thomappie Kellogg Trojans and Saline Wildcats. That may not sound like a natural rivalry, but someday it may be. Half of Thomappie Kellogg's head coach­ ing duo is headed for Saline. After 13 years with the Trojans. Scott Marvin is leaving Thomappie Kellogg to take ovc- the Saline program. The arrangements that have been made arc to keep the Trojans and Wildcats in separate pools. Marvin isn’t sure his Wildcats will be ready to take on the Trojans just yet. So when will the two teams meet? “Hopefully not for a couple of years here," said Marvin, who was named a regional coach of the year this past season. “Middleville is going to have a couple tough teams coming up and I have a little work to do first. Saline, after having some excellent teams in the mid to late 90’s has fallen on some hard times. The program was 4-21 last year and didn’t qualify an individual for the state fi£«E. The varsity team at Saline had roughly 20 wrestlers, compared to the 50-plus that routinely turn out at TK. “It’s a lose - lose situation." Marvin told the Trojan wrestlers about a possible match-up between the two schools, at one of his last meetings with team members during this summer’s University of Michigan team camp. One of two things would happen. Marvin said, either the Trojans would trounce the Wildcats and then his new wrestlers would be a bit upset with him or he would be able to give his Wildcats all the secrets to topping the Trojans and then the TK grapplers would be upset with their old coach. Marvin’s wife had the opportunity to take a position at the University of Michigan, and the couple and their chu.iren couldn’t pass up the opportunity to move closer to both of their extended families. That was. if he could find a job on that side of the state. Marvin had been checking out schools, including Chelsea. Dexter. Saline, and Ann Arbor based schools. He learned in January that the head wrestling coaching position would be opening up at Saline, and things just worked out as three high school math teach­ ing positions opened up at the same time. “1 wrote a letter of recommendation for him." said the Trojans’ other co-head coach Tom Lehman, who helped steer Marvin to Middleville in the first place. “I wanted to say this guys crummy. I don’t want him to leave. On the other hand, that's what him and his family want to do." “It’s kind of like losing a son. He came here right out of college and was kind of a young kid when he started and over the years he turned into an outstanding coach and teacher.” “I was kind of a wild youth when 1 first came here." said Marvin. “Coach Lehman has been able to help me settle down and grow.” “It’s bittersweet. I love Middleville. I did­ n’t grow up here as a kid I did grow up here as an adult.” Lehman and Marvin, ar. outstanding colle­ giate wrestler, crossed paths when the Michigan Wrestling Federation hosted Junior National teams at Grand Valley State University. Marvin came to TK in 1992 when a tempo­ rary math teaching position opened up. Lehman put Marvin in touch with long-time principal Henry Dugan, who eventually offered him the position. Marvin said that Dugan. Lehman, and middle school wrestling coach Tom Fletke were instrumental in his growth at TK. as a wrestling coach, a teacher, and a person. At the time. Marvin wasn’t convinced he should take the job. He had just graduated from college and thought it might be better to spread his resume around and meet people at a number of school districts rather than settle in at TKHS “I wanted to get him here." Lehman said. “He is a fiery guy with real enthusiasm and 1 Scott Marvin accepts the district championship trophy from Hastings athletic director Steve Hoke during the 2005 Division 2 state tournament. Marvin is leaving Middleville after 13 years as a Trojan teacher and coach to teach and lead the wrestling program at Saline High School. (File photo) saw he had the potential to be a great coach, and he lias certainly lived up to that." Marvin spent time as an athletic director and part-time teacher at TK in his early years, and after two years as an ad. took over full­ time teaching duties. In 1991 -92 season the Trojans won the first of what would be 14 consecutive conference wrestling championships. Marvin was a part of the last 13. and five or six years ago became a co-head coach with Lehman. “It was kind of a plan on my part.” said Lehman. “He wanted to move up and 1 wasn't ready to move on yet. I said well, we can coach together and be co-head coaches. Between the two of us we are a lot of like. We had some things we were different on. but for the majority of everything we agreed on what should be done, how it should be done, and who should be doing it.’’ Ixhman was the merittti in the beginning. but Marvin said that he had to change Ixhman’s mind set a bit when he came to Middleville. Marvin helped convince the Trojans that winning conference titles, then in the O-K Blue Conference, was great but there were bigger things out there. The high point came when the Trojans won the Division 3 State Championship in 1996. TK also advanced to the state finals in 2000 and 2005. “We had a lot of teams that were just as good as those teams, and we ran into Lowell a round too early.” said Marvin. “We’ve been blessed to have some great teams." The trophies are great, but the kids have made every team special for Marvin. "Their will to persevere and to stick with you.” has been one of the biggest things for the exiting coach. “Like this year, we had four seniors that didn’t start and that knew they were never going to start, but they were there every day practicing and conditioning. That kind of stuff is really great” Marvin plans to start on the middle school program at Saline right away, hopefully mak­ ing it as successful as the Fletke coached teams that eventually help the varsity to have 50 or more wrestlers out each season. That will eventually make the Saline varsity that much better. There won’t be too many “eventuallys” coming out of Marvin's mouth when he final­ ly starts coaching his new team though. “Our goal as a team will be to win the state championship,” he said. “If we’re not trying to do that I’m only cheating those kids out of what they deserve." “There is no doubt in my mind - he’ll turn them into a pretty good program down there.” said Lehman. Things go screwy in sports world with a couple days off It’s a wacky time of year in the sports world. There are only two days all year that one of the four, yes I said “four", major North American sports leagues aren’t playing meaningful competitive contests. Yesterday was one and Monday of this week the other - the two days surrounding Major League Baseball’s annual mid-summer classic. Off the field there was plenty going on those two days though. Before Monday’s home run derby at the spacious Comerica Park in Detroit many people were wondering how many home runs it would take to be champion - five, six. maybe eight or ten. The out comes the Phillies’ Bobby Abreu belting balls out of the nark in record num­ bers. The second day off. Wednesday, was even more surprising, giving me the chance to talk about the “big four" sports once again. The National Hockey League announced that the NHL and the NHL Players’ Association “reached an agreement in principle on the terms of a new Collective Bargaining Agreement." Hockey is back, or will be if the players and the NHL’s Board of Governors formally approve as they are expected to sometime this week or next. Now we’ll find out if a 301-day lockout was enough to kill the sport or not. Obviously the International Olympic Committee hasn't thought of hockey as being dead in the past year. Sticks. skates, and pucks will all be in action at the upcoming Olympics in Turin. Italy. Hockey is alive and well in the Winter Olympic competition as of yet. Basebail and soft­ ball arc the two sports that arc dead in the eyes of the IOC. If softball was dropped because its all about Jennie Finch and the USA women winning medal after medal with mercy after mercy. I can live with dial. I don’t know anything about the presence of women’s fastpitch softball world wide, but right now I’d think it compares with football as far as how the rest of the world stacks up to the United Stales. If it was dropped because its a lot like baseball, that's a terrible decision. Apparently the reason baseball was dropped is that the MLB doesn't have a drug policy strong enough to stack up with the Olympic qualifications, and the fact that MLB players don’t participate leaving the Olympics with the second best class of players in the world. I suppose cither one of those could be valid arguments, but doesn't the IOC have every­ one in every sport tested at the Olympics anyway. If the baseball players arc cheating we’ll find out before they're handed medals. If it has something to do with the best players in the world not taking part, that's a bunch of hooey. I seem to remember a time when college basketball players from the United States took on the best other countries had to offer. Maybe some people remember a group of college hockey players and minor leaguers having a big win or two 25 years ago too. The Olympics just seems to have something against team sports. Swimming, skating, and track and field get the big ratings. I guess. Soccer is number one in the world, so that has to be a part of the Olympics. Basketball is number two I guess, so that belongs. I'd be hard pressed to find a third sport more deserving of an Olympic spot than baseball. Look at the home run derby from Tuesday night. Baseball gave spots to players from dif­ ferent nations around the globe. As much as we like to think of as baseball being the nation­ al pastime, that seems to be just a traditional saying these days in the USA. Around the globe, there are countries that could make that statement about the game and have it ring true. If Latin America. North America, the Far East, and all points in between loving and play­ ing a sport aren’t enough to keep it in the Olympics, what is? In brighter news. Friday marks one month until the high school boys’ golf teams can hold their first contests. After looking at today’s police beat, hopefully the fairways will be safe for all of us by then. Ron Crosby Sr. (left) a 36-year veteran of the derby wins the feature heat at the Lake Odessa Fair, and is given the trophy by Bobby Cobb III owner of Cobb s Quick Lube and Car Was in Lake Odessa and the feature heat sponsor. (Photo supplied) Crosby wins demo derby at Lake 0. Fair in his own ‘Ford tough with Chevy stuff by Helen Mudry Staff Writer The Lake Odessa Fair ended with the dem­ olition derby Saturday night, a local tradition­ al “in your face” tribute to the darlings of Detroit. The winner of the first heat was Robert Lewis of Lake Odessa. Steve Selders of Lake Odessa won the second. Chad Clark of Mason won the third. Kory Brodbcck of Woodland won the fourth. Ron Crosby Sr. of Lake Odessa won the feature and Chad Clark fin­ ished second. There was a special heat for cars 1976 model and older. Chad Hickey was first with Steve Selders second. Hickey drove a 1974 Buick Electra. He said he purchased it from a source in New Mexico. Often time the cars he procures from the Southwest come with the added excitement of snakes and spiders. But this year there were no such surprises. The scramble was held Thursday. June 30. It involved a gentle, milder contact version of a demolition derby with the additional endurance challenge of two jumps, a loop with an intersection, a back stretch and two major bumps. No station wagons, trucks. Imperials or Checker cabs were allowed. The winner of the first scramble heat was Chris Miller of Belding. The second heat win­ ner was David Miller of Lake Odessa. Jack Spratto of Ionia won the third heat. Robert Crosby of Lake Odessa won the fourth heat. Ron Crosby Sr. of Lake Odessa won the fifth. Richard Curtis of Saranac the sixth and Josh Glassnor of Grand Ledge the seventh. The winner of the feature heat was Richard Curtis with Chris Miller second. Derby winner Ron Crosby said he has been in demo derbies for 36 years. Over that lime be has won four features and 40 heats. He has had few injuries, but did get burned one year. This year he drove a car he calls “Ford tough with Chevy stuff." It was a 1984 Mercury chassis with a Chevy motor. He drove a 1993 Pontiac Bonneville in the scramble. Ron’s son Bob also drives in the derbies. He drove a 1990 Buick in the scramble and a 1983 Chrysler Fifth Avenue in a consolation heal. The father/son team puts 200 hours of work getting their cars ready for the derbies. They select cars with little rust and prefer to drive automatics. Ron recommended drivers research a car on line at demolition derby web sites. He said a successful driver will pace himself. “You can’t sand bag and one hit won’t win the contest." The oldest driver in this year’s Lake O Fair scramble was 70-year-old David Miller on Campbell Road near Clarksville. He won the second heat driving a 1992 Barretta. He said he didn’t realize his car had lost a wheel dur­ ing the scramble until after the heat. They were snow tires made in Holland he found on line. For safety he wears a helmet and a five point harness. He qualifies for Medicaid and has insurance from his full time job at Restoration Inc. in Grand Rapids where he does carpentry work on damaged homes. Miller has two sons. Dale and Mike, who arc also into demolition and scrambles. They often compete at Bob’s in Clarksville. He said he it is just plain fun. He likes the scramble better than the demolition because he can use the car for another race and he demonstrated by starting the engine of the Darretta. His wife. Janice, follows the family’s races and cheers on her favorite NASCAR drivers. �Page 18 - Thursday. July 14. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Freeport Fastpitch Hall of Fame inducts 4th class by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It doesn’t take skill with a bat. a glove, or even a ball for one to cam their way into the Freeport Fastpitch Softball Hall of Fame. Number one on the list of requirements is a love for the game, which was shared by all five inductees at the fourth annual Hall of Fame tournament and induction ceremo­ ny on Saturday in Freeport. “This is probably our most diverse induction.” said Rich Kunde, director of the Freeport Recreation Association. “We’ve got a meritorious service award, a sponsor, a pitcher, an infielder and an outfielder, and they’re all alive." Receiving awards at the fourth annual ceremony were Gerry Allen. John and Wanda Barker. Dick Allerding. Stan Hausc. and Norval Thaler. Sharing the sponsorship honors this year are John and Wanda Barker, the husband and wife duo who have owned the Shamrock Tavern in Freeport for 20 years. In those 20 years, the Barkers have spon­ sored fastpitch men’s, co-ed. and women’s slow pitch teams, helped with field improvements, and always been generous in assisting teams in league and tournament play. Wanda made the short trek down Division Ave. in Freeport to the ball fields. Members of the 2005 Freeport Fastpitch Hall of Fame induction class gather on the infield between games of the 16-team annu­ al tournament on Saturday afternoon. This year's induction class includes Gerry Allen, who is represented by wife Lou Allen (left), Dick Allerding. Wanda Barker, Stan Hause and Norval Thaler. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Freeport Fastpitch Hall of Fame 2005 inductees Dick Allerding (right) and Stan Hause (center) take a moment to pose for pictures in the dugout with “Stub* Allerding. a member for the first Freeport HOF class. (Photo by Brett Bremer) to accept the award. “1 haven’t played ball in years," she said with a smile, “and it wasn’t that good when 1 played it." Allen, who is recovering from a recent surgery, could not be in attendance and his wife Lou Allen accepted his award for mer­ itorious service. Gerry, one-time park chairman, helped with park upgrades, including having lights installed at the ball field. He also helped in building the field south of the water tower in Freeport. Allen was also always around to help out teams who came to participate in toumamenus. Earn up to 2.51% APY* with new Premier Checking. PRIDSE BANK Tbe other three inductees are being hon­ ored for the skill on the field. Allerding played four years on the Hastings varsity baseball team, and was eventually invited to try out with the Chicago Cubs before he began playing fast pitch softball in 1947. He played for Thomas Super Market. Piston Ring, Bliss, and Gardner Drug teams during his 30 years on the field. A short stop he was noted for his powerful arm and powerful bat. He played in many district, regional, and state tournaments. In 1955 he was a part of the Gardner Drug team that defeated the famed King and His Court. Hause came out of the service in 1963 and played two years for the Local 138 team before joining the Piston Ring team for another 22 years of action. He played in many district, regional, and state finals, winning 90-percent of the games he started. . Feared by hitters throughout his playing HiU^btbaght his team through the foSen bracket by pitching five games in one day to win the regionals. He and the team went undefeated in the state finals to become state champions. Over his career he pitched somewher? in the neighborhood of 20 no-hitters. Thaler played fastpitch softba? in Clarksville, Middleville. Woodland, aad Alto after starting his career playing for the All-State honor Danielle Abbott, who graduated from Lakewood High School this spring, lead­ ing the Vikings' to one of their best girls' golf seasons ever has been awarded Academic All-State Honorable Mention for the 2005 season. The selection committee takes into account G.P.A., ACT scores, school involvement, work and community serv­ ice activities, athletic, academic, and community awards, as well as a full detailed report of the 2005 golf season. “A huge congratulations goes out to her for this very distinguished honor,” said Viking golf coach Carl Kutch. Abbott also earned first team all-con­ ference honors in the Capital Area Activities Conference this season. I mortgage' 1 payment is much more comfortable. Service. Savings. Satisfaction. Elevate your expectations. www.sand/idgebank com Get a great rate - indexed to the Money Fund Report Average*- with our new Premier Checking. YOURSELF. Visit our Hastings location today or call 1-877-322-9530 to get add-tional details Free online banking on the Premier account today. 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July 14. 2005 - Page 19 Trio of Panthers and Lions earn MIAA academic honor Michigan Turtgrass Environmental Stewardship Program specialist Marc McMullen, Centennial Acres superintendent Josh Maddice. and Centennial Acres general manager and PGA pro John Nagel show oil the golf courses' certification from the MTESP as an environmentally friendly course. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Half a dozen local athletes have been named to the 20044)5 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Academic Honor Roll. Delton Kellogg graduates Kyle Williams. Monique Hoyle and Shannah Fisher and Maple Valley grad's Kenneth Lackscheide. Eric Smith and Matthew Thome all made the list as recent­ ly announced by MIAA Commissioner David Neilson. The honor roll recognizes scholar-athletes who achieve a minimum 3.5 grade point aver­ age for the entire 2004-05 academic year. A stu­ dent needs to have won a vanity letter in a sport to be eligible. This is the third time Williams has been hon­ ored with the award, lite second for Hoyle, and the first time for the older four. Williams, who just finished his junior season at Hope had the top times in two distance events for the Flying Dutchmen's Men’s Track and Field squad during this spring’s outdoor season. His best time in the 3,00 meter run was 9:01.73 and his 3,000-meter Steeplechase best was 10:05.30. Hoyle was a member of the 2004 Hope Women's Cross County team which won the program's first conference title in 15 years, and looking forward to her junior season in the fall she has been named one of the team's three cap­ tains. As a freshman last fall. Fisher plajed in all 20 games for the Olivet College Women's Soccer Team getting 16 starts. She scored eight goals and had one assist, including two goals in a 24) victory over Alma Nov. 2 at Olivet. Maple Valley grad's Lackscheide and Smith teamed up on the Olivet football team last fall. In his senio.- season as the Lion punter, Lackscheide kicked the ball away just 18 times, averaging 35.4 yards per punt and pinning opponents inside their own 20-yard-iine on two occasions. His longest punt of the season went 62 yards. Just a sophomore last fall. Smith led the Comets in solo tackles from his defensive back­ field position with 33 and was second on the team in total tackles with 47. Smith also broke up four pan attempts by opponents' quarter­ backs. Thane earned his second varsity letter in his second season with the Hope College football team as a senior last fall. The MIAA’s Academic Honor Roll Ptogram was initiated in 1990 to recogoze students at MIAA member colleges who .xcel both in ath­ letics and in the classroom. The Hastings Crush girls' softball team swept their second consecutive double header with a pair of victories over Battle Creek Neurology on Monday night at Bailey Park in Battle Creek. The Crush battled back from an early fiverun deficit in the first game to claim the win by the score of 16-9. Kadee Kurt got the win on the mound for the Hastings team as she struck out five Battle Creek batters while allowing six hits. Brandi Sutfin and Kelly Vincent led the hit­ ting attack for the Crush as they both collect­ ed triples in the game. Sophie Stavale had a double. Sutfin. Vincent and Stavale each had an RBI, and Kurr and Kelly Wilson both scored three runs. In the second game, the Crush put 24 runs on the board in the first three innings to earn a 24-2 victory. Sutfin, Stavale. Vincent, Kurr, Wilson, and Ashley DeVries all had hits in the game. Kurr again earned the win pitching for the Crush. The team's record now stands at 6-3. Centennial Acres Golf Course in Sunfield becomes a certified environmental steward Hastings Crush earn its fifth and sixth wins of the summer by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Golfers who play the nearly 45.000 rounds that are completed earh year at Centennial Acres in Sunfield won't notice many of the new updates around the course. That’s just fine, because they were made in the hope that neighbors and the environment won’t notice the course at all. Early this year Centennial Acres was certi­ fied by the Michigan Turfgrass Environmental Stewardship Program (MTESP) as one of 57 environmentally sound golf courses across the state. Stewardship Program Specialist Marc McMullen was at Centennial Acres on Tuesday following up on the program. “They're one of the few courses that have come to a workshop, had a site visit, and com­ pleted the program within a year," McMullen said of Centennial Acres. Josh Maddice. the superintendent of Centennial Acres, first heard about the pro­ gram at an annual turf grass conference in January 2004 then signed up for a workshop. After going through the program thoroughly. McMullen came out to Centennial Acres for a site visit to go over what kind of changes needed to be made then Maddice and his staff went to work. “We were in good shape already,” said Maddice who supervises the courses 27-holes just east of Sunfield on Dow Rd. “We just went through the recommendations and did everything we had to get done and called them to come back.” The MTESP is a voluntary pro^cm in which golf property managers car evaluate and improve practices on their golf courses that benefit the environment. Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) partners with Michigan State University, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and the golf industry to increase compliance, prevent pollution and establish course specific envi­ ronmental action plans. Golf courses use these environmental action plans is management tools to keep pcs- Centennial Acres staff upgraded the secondary containment around their fuel tanks last year and added a spill pad in front of the tanks to complete the requirements of the MTESP. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ticides, fertilizers, fuel and hazardous materi­ als from adversely affection the natural resources. These plans place special emphasis on protecting groundwater often used for irri­ gation and drinking water. Some of the biggest changes at Centennial Acres were easy things to do. Cement walls were built around the course’s fuel tanks and a spill pad was placed in the ground to pre­ vent fuel from seeping deep into the soil and getting into the ground water. A larger spill pad was also added to the area where the course cleans its spraying and mowing equipment, as well as air sprayers to reduce the amount of water needed in clean­ up Il also included moving some out buildings which were a bit too close to the fuel tanks, and making some small improvements to the areas where pesticides and fertilizers are stored. Many of Centennial Acres improve­ ments actually went above and beyond what the MTESP asked for. things like coating the shelves in their hazardous storage area to pre­ vent absorption of chemicals into the wood and putting up special lighting to lover the chances of combustion. Certification lasts for three years. At the present time oww 775 golf courses statewide are participating in the MTESP and are moving toward certification. Michigan, the only state in the I nited States to have this program, has nearly 900 golf courses - more per capita than any other stale. “The courses certified by the MTESP help prevent pollution and protect water resources. They enhance the habitat for wildlife.” said Dan Wyant, director of the MDA. “These golf courses are truly good neighbors who help protect the natural resources we all share.” The MTESP encourages buffer strips, areas of untouched or high grass around water bod­ ies, that help prevent run-off and are excellent places for wildlife habitat. Centennial Acres already had many of these buffer strips in place. “It just makes a lot of sensb to me.” said Maddice, “especially on the areas that are out of play. It’s not going to slow play down and protecting the environment - it’s a no-brain­ er." The tall grass around ponds and streams can actually help speed play by slowing down the ball, and preventing unlucky golfers from having to get their ankles wet in a search for their favorite dimpled sphere. Hastings bowling leagues will decide on mergers Tuesday There will be a joint meeting with ABC and WIBC members at the Moose Lodge on Tuesday. July 19. at 7:00 p.m. The members will be voting on whether or not to merge. This is a very important meeting, and members are asked to please plan to attend and tell all their bowling friends The Hastings Women’s Bowling Association will hold its annual meeting at Hastings Moose Lodge Tuesday, July 19. at 6:30 p.m. All members are urged to attend. Following this meeting, the women will meet with the Men's association to decide if we they will merge. Vikes’ Taylor named All-State honorable mention Lakewood soon-to-be senior Alexandria Taylor received numerous awards for her performance in her junior season with the Viking varsity girls soc­ cer team. A team captain Taylor scored five goals and had three assists while playing the defensive sweeper position for most of the season and seeing a little time at forward. Taylor was named to the All-State hon­ orable mention team and to the Lansing State Journal all area team. She received a Capital Area Activities Conference All­ Academic Award, and was named first team all-conference and all-district. The Vikings chose Taylor as their best defensive player following the season and she also won the team’s Most Valuable Player award. * < Space still available in 19th Chamber Golf Outing The Barry County Chamber of Commerce wiD be its 19th Golf Outing on 27, at River Bend Golf Course in Hastings. The event will begin with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. Openings are available for a few more teams. Reservations must be made by noon on Friday, July 15. If you are unable to participate in the out­ ing. you can still support the Chamber by being a sponsor or making a prize donation. Call the Chamber at 269-945-2454 for reservations or information. SUPERIOR - ★ AUTO* Grand Opening- itepInkiM Shawn Ricketts Buy Here, Pay Here... SAVE HERE! • No Credit, Bad Credit, No Prob'em! • Fast Credit Approval • Over 30 Years In the Business New Location In *^T0* Hastings, Ml 301 West state st. 1-877-79SUPERIOR 269-945-5700 ummu-mlw^toxom J-Ad Graphics and the Hastings Athletic Boosters proudly presents THE BUZZ YOUNGS LEGENDS GOLF CLASSIC i Saturday, August 6th, 2005 I II Hastings Country Club 4-Person Scramble • 8:30 a.m. Shot Gun Start ' L $75.00 per person includes greens fee for 18 holes of golf, shared power cart & lunch - Cash Prizes First... 500 • Second... 300 2 Blind Draws... 100 each . 3Closest to the pin - 4 Long Drives | LEGENDS... I Carlson, Pat Murphy, Dick Guenfter, I Bruce McDowell, Bernie Oom, Tony I Jock Ctarey, Lew Lang, Jack Hoke, Bob Turkal, Bob VanderVeen, Dr. Jim I Melendy, Cynthia Robbe, Ernie Strong, 12 ma|fs/2 females). 50/50 closest to the _______________________ pin, Skins game (optional), Raffle table. I Bill Karpinski and this year's Legend Dennis Storrs. Contact Hastings Country Club at 269-945-2756 to sign up. Alexandria Taylor < i �Page 20 - Thursday. July 14. 2005 - The Hastings Banner American Legion Post has closing ceremony at old site The venerable structure at the old site has not seen its last days. While reaching the end of its long tenure for Post 45. new owner Warren Williams plans to remodel and preserve the building for other uses, according to Legion memoers American Legion Post 45 provided a farewell flag lowering ceremony to its former home of eight decades June 28. The Hastings post was chartered in 1920 and members moved into the building at 325 S. Church St. around 1923. The post has moved to South M-37 Highway in the build­ ing formerly occupied by the Tick Tock Restaurant. Post Commander Barry Wood, in his clos­ ing salute to auxiliary and Legion members, said. “As we gather at this site to lower the living symbol of our country and our organi­ zation. let us remember those who first gave life to the Lawrence J. Bauer Post 45. The American Legion; their dedication to God. love of country and their fellow veterans. May their souls rest in peace. Further, let us remember those who followed from the wars and conflicts who arc no longer with us. "We now leave this former home of Post 45." Wood continued, "not out of sadness, but out of a wish to provide a facility that will enable us to continue and increase our efforts for God and country, the rightful education of our children, assistance to our fellow veterans and for the betterment of this community." The last flag to flutter over the old post site was carefully folded and retired in due respect for its long and unfailing service. In other business immediately prior to the ceremony, members of the Executive Committee were pleasantly surprised when veterans Jim Atkinson and Karl Golnek each made an offer to purchase a new flag pole and flag to grace the new post site. The offers were enthusiastically and gratefully accepted. Karl told members that his family wanted to join together in providing a 25-foot pole and American flag in honor of his brothers who served: Gary in Vietnam and Granada; Edward, who is deceased, who was a World War II veteran; and Kari who served in Vietnam. Atkinson, well known retired physician and active post supporter, serves as historian for the Legion and is donating a Legion flag and 20-foot pole to help jump-start the Legion in its new location. "These contributions are of substantial value and are very much appreciated as the Legion embarks on its new venture." Wood said. In January. Legion members voted to sell the Church Street building to Warren Williams and have since purchased property, formerly occupied by the Tick Tock Restaurant, on M-37 Highway. Post members said they are excited and optimistic that following renovation of the facility, the new quarters will offer a nice atmosphere for customers with five acres of space in which to grow and promote new vet­ eran membership and related activities. Shirley and John Neff, long time volunteers at the post, already have extended an invita­ tion to the public to stop in and check out the complete daily breakfast menu. Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to noon at the post. John, who chairs the house and maintenance committee, asks everyone to be patient and "pardon the dust" as an extended remodeling project continues at the new post home. Wood, reflecting on the progress so far. said. "This move certainly has brought some excitement to this post. We are looking for­ ward to the opportunities that are being pre­ sented to serve veterans and the Barry County community. I invite all veterans to come and talk to us to see where they might help to serve. 1 also invite the community to stop by aid share our vision for the future." He emphasized that "our biggest effort will be to provide veterans with information about available resources needed as a result of their service to this nation. Where possible I want to be able to put that resource right in the vet­ eran's hands or be able to get the veteran to the necessary location to take advantage of services." In conclusion. Wood said. "To provide these services we need location and facilities that will support us. I would ask that the pub­ lic consider supporting the efforts of the American Legion through donauons to the Lawrence J. Bauer general fund or building fund. Our veterans arc serving and have served us, so we want to serve them." Anyone interested in joining the post or supporting its efforts may attend the next meeting at the new location at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. July 12 or contact any Legion mem­ ber. FIVE VEHICLES IN FOUR YEARS! Why would this family from Grand Rapids buy so many vehicles from a small town dealer? 'Because you can't beat the personal service you get from Dreisbach Motors. Even if they didn't have exactly what we were looking for, they found it for us. That's why we keep coming back year after year. We feel like part of the family.' Commander Bary Wood reads his farewell to the old post home that served Post 45 tor more thon 80 years. You don't have to buy five vehicles from Dreisbach Motors to feel this way... But it helps! Visit us on the web at www.dreisbachmotors.com Dreisbach EXQEIXNQ EXPECTATIONS ft A FAMILY TXAPfflON Algonquin Fireworks benefit from run/walk EncOesbocfi President Don Gentry Sales Mgr m Mt 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings (269) 948-8000 Locally Owned & Operated Borne Sgn$. Sdes • Chris SIverman.Rnance Mgr IAmy Tan. Sales 97 CHEVY X-CAB Z-71 OS CMC YUKON XL SIT 94 CHEVY Z-71 SHORTBOX 350. SILVERADO, DUAL EXHAUST HEATED LEATHER. GM PROGRAM CAR. NICE! 350. 1 OWNER. SILVERADO, COLD A/C *8,495 *25,995 *6,888 By Betsy Acker J-Ad Graphics Intern On Monday. July 4. the Algonquin Lake Association and YMCA hosted the Firecracker Ruu/Walk Around the Lake. It was held to help raise font; to sup­ port the annual fireworks show. The run/walk was chaired by Martin Vandenack and Dr. Matthew Garber. There were 12 volunteers and 50 participants total. Forty-two runners ran the lap around the lake (4.2 miles) and the remaining eight, who were children, did the one mile fun run. Finishing with the best time was Dr. Gregory T Randall. Adult participants paid an $18 entrance fee and children paid $12. The ALCA was able to raise approximately two to three hundred dollars. Vandenack said the race had a "good turnout" for it’s first time. "It was a great success. It really benefits the community for the fireworks, “said Vandenack. Vandenack was very grateful for the generosity of all the participants and volunteers who helped to make the day successful. The ALCA is planning on making the Firecracker Fun Run an annual -vent, which will continue to raise funds for the fireworks show at the Algonquin Lake. NOTICE TO IRVING TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS 04 PONTIAC GRAND AM 03 PONTIAC VIBE 1 OWNER. V-6. CD 4 MORE V-6. CD. BALANCE OF FACTORY WARRANTY *11,888 04 BUICK CENTURY 12,888 12,488 Intomatonai meetings are scheduled at Vw Irving Township Hal al the comer ol Wood School and Wing Poeds on the totowing dates Tuesday, July 12, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2005, after regular meeting Tuesday, July 26, 2005, at 7.*00 p.m. Thursday, July 28, 2005, at 7:00 pun. Saturday, Jufy 30, 2005, at 10:00 tom. and 6:00 p.m. Monday, August 1, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. The meetings are scheduled so residents cai. be Wormed ot the proposal on tho August 2nd ballot regarding the new FIRE STATlONtownstvp hel 02 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT 02 S10 CREW CAB 4X4 02 OLDS BRAVADA AWD 4X4. AUTO. AIR. LOW MILES. POWER WINDOWS. MORE 17.000 LOW. 1-0WNER MILES. LIKE NEW IN 4 OUT LEATHER. LOADED. LOCAL TRADE *13,888 *16,888 *13,888 The Irving Township board wiD provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signer tor the heanng impaired and audio tapes of printed material-. being considered at the meet­ ing. to individuals with disabilities st the meeting or public hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Irving Township Board. Indrviduais wtth dtsabitties requiring aids or services should con­ tact the Irving Township board by writing or calling the fotowing: Carol Ergang. 3241 Wood School Rd . MtodteviSe. Ml 48333 Phone # (269)948-8893 CAROL ERGANG Irving Township Clerk � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-07-21.pdf bd9b7f692a5b8e1c628b2f4fd1d5345c PDF Text Text mSTfflGS PUBLIC UBRAM 121 5 CHURCH ST BMimCS U 49*51-MN School lunch prices increase 15 cents Insensitivity the real issue in Castleton Saxons plan big weekend, Aug. 5 & 6 See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 5 See Story on Page 16 The 1L> HastingsDANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 VOLUME 152, No. 29 Delton teachers’ hirings criticized by Marcie Westover Staff Writer Next blood drive set for July 22 The recent hiring process for several ele­ mentary teachers came under criticism by cit­ izens at the Delton Board of Education meet­ ing Monday evening. However, after extensive public comments, the new leaching positions, including the new elementary assistant principal's position, were approved in a 5-1 vote, with Tony Crvsariol choosing to abstain. The teachers hired by the board include Seth Weldon, an eighth grade hi story/social science teacher; Janine Smith a secondary special education teacher; Natalie Knight a The next local blood drive will be held from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Friday, July 22, at the First United Methodist Church in hast- Stabenow speaker at Dems’ dinner U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow will be the keynote speaker at the annual Truman-Johnson dinner hosted by the Barry County Democratic Party, sched­ uled to begin at 6 p.m. Saturday. July 30. The dinner will be held at the Thomas Jefferson Democratic Hall. 328 S. Jefferson St. in Hastings. State Representative Alexander Lipsey and Joseph Lukasiewicz of Unicameral Michigan are also on the agenda. Lipsey is a former Kalamazoo councilman and vice mayor and is the current representa­ tive for the slate 60th House District. Lukasiewicz is a lead organizer of the statewide non-partisan group Unicameral Michigan intent on eliminating the Michigan Senate through a November 2006 ballot initiative. Tickets for the dinner are $15 per per­ son or $25 per couple. They can be pur­ chased in advance or reserved by calling Ken Cichy at 269-623-8481. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door. Senator Stabenow will be available to meet with the general public prior to the dinner. Citizens wishing to meet with her should arrive at the hall around 530. ‘Meuse that Roared’ dates, times slated The Thomapple Arts Council Summer Youth theatre will present “The Mouse that Roared" July 22-24. Performances arc Friday and Saturday. July 22 and 23 at Central Auditorium at 7 p.m. and on Sunday. July 24 al 2 p.m. The play is based on a story by Leonard Wibberiy that began as a serial in the Saturday Evening Post. The story is about Duchess Gloriana the Twelfth, just 22 years old. trying to keep her tiny country afloat after a California winery does a ripoff of her country’s only product. “Pinot Grand Fenwick." See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 PRICE 50c School parents coalition organized NEWS BRIEFS The Great Lakes Region of the American Red Cross has joined blood regions nationwide issuing an urgent appeal for blood donations. In most states, blood inventory levels have dropped below a safe and adequate sup­ ply. Without more blood on the shelves, the Red Cross cannot ensure that hospi­ tals will have the blood they need to treat all patients. The Great Lakes Region, which includes all of Barry County, has about a 48-hour overall supply of all blood, and critically low levels of several typesincluding Types O-negaitive and ©-posi­ tive. A three-day-or 72-hour supply-is considered a safe level for providing for the ongoing and emergency needs of patients in the nearly 80 hospitals served by the Region, with five to seven days considered optimal. The Region repons critically low levels of Type O-negative, Type O-positive. Type A-ncgative and Type B-ncgative. Those who are scheduled to give blood are asked to honor their appointments. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in good general health. For more information, call I -800GIVE-LIFE . Thursday. July 21. 2005 second grade teacher; Ryan Bates .a second grade teacher; Lisa Torres a second grade teacher; Linda Tuftedal an elementary school STARS paraprofessional; and Jason Surian as the assistant elementary principal. In abstaining from voting, Crosariol said the process used in hiring was flawed and that the answers the public wants on the issue should be given. He abstained from voting because his wife. Deb. was one of the appli­ cants who was not hired. Pam Werner, of the newly formed Coalition for Quality Education in Delton-Kellogg Schools, told school board members the group is concerned about the process by which the three second grade teachers were selected. She said the coalition does not sup­ port any particular applicant but maintains that the process was flawed in making the selections. “We’ve now decided parents will have a voice in the district." she said. Werner asked that parents be on the inter­ view team for selecting teachers. One concern brought up by the coalition was that some applicants were verbally offered positions on the last day (July 1) the applications were still to be accepted. See DELTON, page 18 Hotel, 24-hour pharmacy in the works? by Marcie Westover Staff Writer There she is... Amanda Becktel was chosen Miss Barry County at the annual pageant last Saturday night Her talent was a color guard dance routine and her platform was literacy. Becktel is a Hastings High School graduate and a junior at Western Michigan University. (Photo by Helen Mudry) Union rejects Bradford White contract again Members of Local #1002 of the United Auto Workers Tuesday night voted down a new contract proposal from the Bradford White Corporation of Middleville for the sec­ ond time this month. Union members, meeting this week at the Hastings High School lecture hall, also had rejected a contract offer July 8. A spokesperson from the union declined to comment further about the situation, but con­ firmed the vote was taken and the proposal was rejected by rank and file members. Bradford White and plant manager Eric Lannes once again refused to comment when contacted. As of Wednesday, there were no plans yet for either side to return to the bargaining table. The master agreement will not expire until August 2006. If agreement is not reached by then, union employees customar­ ily work under the conditions of the old pact until a new one finally is approved by both parties. The biggest stumbling blocks in these talks, according to unofficial sources, arc health care benefits and some proposed changes in contract wording for payroll and job classifications. The Grand Rapids Press reported Saturday, July 9. that the union's reason for the refusal to sign a new contract w ith the water heater manufacturer the day before was a new health insurance plan with increased deductibles and other portions of the contract. According to a letter to the editor received by the Banner earlier this month, there were other reasons for turning down the contract, including changes in language which would have stripped workers of their dignity." Bradford White manufactures water heaters. It is the largest employer in Barry County with more than l.(XM) workers. It has received tax abatements from the Village of Middlesille as well for expansion projects. Grand Rapids-bascd Physicians Care cur rcntly insures Bradford White's union work ers. The headquarters of the manufacturer arc in Ambler. Pa. Besides Middleville there is another plant in Niles. The Rutland Township Board is negotiat­ ing with developers who have plans to put a hotel and 24-hour pharmacy on a 11.2-acrc site on M-43 just west of the Hastings city limits. Don Blcich and his partner. Chris Miller, of Wolverine Lodging I-LC. approached the Rutland Township B^rd last Wednesday. July I3. about purchasing township property on M-4' uy Cook Roai The board will hold a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday. July 25. at the township hall to take up further negotiations. The proposed price for the oroperty would be $900,000 In the year 2000, the land was appraised at $980,000. The board had an in­ depth discussion about obtaining another appraisal, but decided to keep the 2000 rec­ ommendation. Sale of the property and new business would further economic growth in Rutland Township. After gathering information on the area and studying research. Blcich said the area “justi­ fies construction of a hotel." He said the developers arc looking to purchase the entire 11.2-acrc parcel. In the past developers have approached the township about buying por­ tions of the land, but never the entire piece. The anchor on the site will be a hotel with at least 60 rooms that will have a national franchise flag. The hotel would feature a con­ ference area and an indoor pool. Other por­ tions of the property could feature a car deal­ er or other type of business. Blcich said they could possibly have a 24­ hour national pharmacy on one aspect, with an ideal location being on the comer of Cook Road and M-43. Chris Miller and partner Don Bleich of Wolverine Lodging, LLC want to purchase 11.2 acres of Rutland Township land on M-37/M-43 to build a hotel and poss'Wy a 24­ hour pharmacy Part of the property has wetlands, which would have to be mediated at the developers' expense. Factored in the $900,000 offering price is the fact that developers also would have put in their own well. Rutland Township Trustee Joe Lyons said he liked how the idea was tied together aiid that it was the first thing he had heard that makes him feel comfortable about tl»e lower price. The impact on the area could mean .’() to 22 See HOTEL, page 3 Just 3 more days of the fair... The Barry County Fair, shown here in a scene at dusk, will continue today, tomorrow and Saturday at the Expo Center on M-37 between Middleville and Hastings (Photo by Perry Hardin) �Page 2 - Thursday. July 21. 2005 - The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Her solution is to declare war on the United States. The method in her madness is that her study of recent history suggests that the surest way to wealth is to lose a war with the U.S., which then pours aid, relief and rehabilitation on the vanquished. When her declaration of war is consid­ ered a prank. Gloriana decides to escalate. Tully Bascom, in charge of Grand Fenwick’s small army of bowmen, launches an attack on New York City. E ut instead of surrendering. Bascom upsets all calcula­ tions and wins. Christopher Weaver returns to direct his third Summer Youth Theatre production. The assistant director is Angie Greenfield. Gloriana is played by Mariah Burd with Zac Fay as Tully Bascom. Also in the cast are Becky Ponsctto. LexyWilson. Mackenzie Keller-Bennett, Katie Ponsetto. Sara Radar.:, Emily Gores. Elena Gormley. Jenny LaJoye, Freya Kniaz, Seth Bcduhn. Isaak Ramsey. Chris White. Tess Nugent, Emily Benningfield, Mitch Singleterry and Teejay Taylor. Progressive Dems chapter forming The monthly meeting of the recently formed Progressive Democrats of West Michigan was held Wednesday evening, July 13. at the Thomapple Township Hall in Middlevine. Christopher Baccus, representing the Justice Caucus. Michigan's Democratic Progressive Caucus, was guest speaker. Baccus explained that the Justice Caucus has 1,400 members working to "promote the cause of progressive democracy, social and economic justice, civil rights, integrity and fairness." He stressed that "all politics is the people's business and wc need to be involved in the political processes of the state.” The Progressive Democrats of West Michigan is the first chapter of the Progressive Democrats of America to be formed in Michigan. The purposes of the association are to provide a forum for dis­ cussion. to advocate for progressive con­ cepts in public policy and to develop effec­ tive political leadership in West Michigan. The association meets from 7 to 9 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Thomapple Township Hall, 200 East Main St, Middleville. The group invites all inter­ ested citizens to become members and work to promote progressive democracy in Michigan. A website is being developed to contain further information about the association. Until it is up and running, questions may be directed to Roselle Havens at 269-795-4009 or at rhavens@iserv.net. Fridays at Fountain continues July 22 Jeff Baker will perform at the next pro­ gram in this summer's series of “Fridays and the Fountain" programs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 22 in downtown Hastings. Remaining performances for the Fountain Seres will be Ric Castleman July 29, Colleen Acker and Maggie Murphy Aug. 5, Dulcimer Friends Aug. 12, and Thomapple Players Aug. 19. The series, co-sponsored by the Thomapple Arts Council and the City of Hastings, is named for the location near the courthouse fountain downtown. All Fridays at the Fountain concerts will take place rain or shine. In the event of rain, all performances will occur at the City Bank in the Community Room which is located downstairs. Program to focus on osteoporosis “Better Bones, Brighter Futures," a onehour program to help people learn about osteoporosis and ways to reduce tl»e risk of fracture, will be held between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 22, at the Commission on Aging in Hastings. This program is sponsored by Michigan State University Extension. Bone Density Specialists and the Commission on Aging. The program was developed by Partnership for Better Bones, Michigan Public Health Institute, and Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Osteoporosis is a health threat for nearly one million Michigan citizens. This condi­ tion of brittle bone can lead to fracture of the hip. wrist or spine. Osteoporosis may result in disability and loss of independ­ ence. Osteoporosis was estimated to have resulted in 38,000 fractures at a cost of $410 million dollars In Michigan for the year 2000. There is no cost for the program Friday. For more information, please call Laura Anderson at MSU Extension. (269)945­ 1388. Lakewood Choral Society gig slated The Lakewood Area Choral Society, directed by Robert C. Oster, has accepted an invitation to present a private performance Friday. July 22. for members of the Castle Park Association on Lake Michigan near Holland. Castle Park was started in 1896 when the Parr family opened an 1890s yellow brick castle as a summer hotel. Families soon started to build cottages in the area and the private association was formed. Summer activities centered on the tennis courts, horseshoe pits, the stables and the beach. In 1922, a Greek-style amphitheater was built in a natural dell in the woods. Designed by Wellington J. Reynolds, he was an instruc­ tor at the Art Institute of Chicago and a long-time Castk Parker. In its heyday, the amphitheater was the site of musical shows on a regular basis with performances presented by music stu­ dents from the University of Tennessee who worked at the hotel. The amphitheater was renovated in 2002-2003 complete with busts of Sophocles and Euripides, reliefs of comedy and tragedy, and a life-size statue of Hebe. The Lakewood Area Choral Society will be one of the featured July performances. Already this summer, members of the Lakewood Area Choral Society sang the National Anthem before the West Michigan Whitecaps game Saturday. June 25, at Fifth Third Ballpark in Grand Rapids. Members are rehearsing for an August performance at De Vos Hall in Grand Rapids. Relay for Life event set for Aug. 12-13 Hundreds will gathering in Hastings’ Tydcn Park Aug. 12-13 for the Barry County Relay for Life, sponsored by the American Cancer Society. An earlier start and finish are new fea­ tures of this year’s relay, said Bonnie Meredith who is co-chairing the event with Jennie Decker. The relay starts at noon Friday, Aug. 12. and ends at noon the fol­ lowing day. Forty-two teams raising funds to fight cancer have committed to take part in this year’s event, an increase from ’ast year’s 36 teams. The event goal is $87,000 and the theme is “Start Rockin' Cancer Out of Our Community." Relay participants raised $82,000 last year. T-shirts are given as rewards for partici­ pants who raise $100 or more whether they arc on a team or not. The T-shirts come pre­ printed with information about the Relay on the back. Relay For Life is an ovemigtf (rain or shine) celebration of hope, progress and answers, the Cancer Society’s website says. More teams arc welcome at the Barry County event. To sign-up. call Bonnie Meredith at 945-4520. A big part of the event is the cancer sur­ vivors’ Victory Lap. which takes place at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12. All cancer survivors are welcome to attend. Survivors’ registra­ tion begins at 7 p.m. A reception to honor survivors is planned right after the Victory L»P One of the most emotional times at the Relay for Life is the Luminana Ceremony, beginning at 9:30 p.m. Aug. 12. Everyone is invited to purchase a luminana (a paper bag with a candle inside) for a minimum dona­ tion of $10 to honor someone, living or deceased, who has had cancer. Free weatherization appfcations sought The Community Action Agency (CAA) of South Central Michigan is now accepting applications for their free weatherization services. These services include wall and attic insula­ tion. window treatment, caulking, weather­ stripping, roof repair, furnaces for home­ owners meeting replacement standards, minor repairs, smoke detectors and other health and safety items. Those who own their homes or arc just renting, arc interested in this program and arc at 150% of the poverty level or below may call (269) 948-4260 in Barry County or call toll free at I-877-4-CA ASCM (222726). ’ The CAA is a locally based, private non­ profit 501(c)3 organization that provides a wide range of services to low- and moder­ ate-income residents of Barry, Branch. Calhoun and St. Joseph counties. CAA's programs include Generation E. Youth Build. Head Start and Early Head Start (Barry, Calhoun and St. Joseph counties only). Housing and Support Services. Senior Nutrition, and the Foster Grandparent program. For more information about Housing and Support Services or the CAA. call the CAA office at 877-422-2726 or visit online at www.CAASCM.org Morning workday will be July 30 at Nature Preserve Area residents arc invited to join with stewardship volunteers of the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy to improve growing conditions for native wildflowers and grasses at the scenic Carter Lake Preserve in Hastings Township. The work will take place from 9 a.m. until n<x>n Saturday. July 30. Volunteers will help remove invasive brush and spotted knap­ weed. Wetland w i Id flowers will be in bloom, making it a beautiful time to visit .he nature preserve Those planning to participate should bring sturdy work gloves, toppers, small handsaws and insect repellent and wear shoes or boots that can get wet and muddy when crossing the wetland. The SWMLC will provide bev­ erages. Carter Lake Preserve is a 57-acre nature preserve donated to SWMLC by Tom and Lisa Groos to protect the sensitive wetlands and preserve the forest as a haven for wildlife. The preserve has frontage on Carter Lake just northwest of the City of Hastings. Due to limited parking at the preserve, vol­ unteers arc asked to carpool from the Kmart parking lot in Hastings on the south side of West State Street. Meet al the north end of the Kmart parking lot al 8:45 a.m. For more information, call Nate Fuller at 269/324-1600 by Thursday. July 28. Appeals Court upholds Landon Holdings ruling The Michigan Court of Appeals has affirmed a decision by Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher rejecting a claim by Landon Holdings that Thomapple Township illegally prevented the company from devel­ oping a mobile home park. The Detroit area developer had sought rezoning of agricultural land in the township along M-37 between Middleville and Caledonia, just south of the Kent County line, but its request was rejected by the Thomapple Township Board. The rezoning would have allowed Landon to build a 650-unit mobile home park in what is now a cornfield. The Court of Appeals agreed with Fisher's ruling in 2002 that Actual of rezoning was not arbitrary because ft promoted a legitimate governmental interest, the preservation of rural land and channeling high density devel­ opment to more urban areas. The Court of Appeals also affirmed Fisher's ruling that the existing zoning allowed the landowners a reasonable oppor­ tunity for profitable development of their land. Summer property tax deferment rules have been modified The qualifying income limit to defer sum­ mer property taxes lias been modified in Michigan. The change affects senior citizens, veterans and persons with disabilities. The Michigan General Property Tax Act has been amended with Public Act 24 of 2005 to allow certain citizens to defer their sum­ mer property taxes if they have a household income below $35,000. The previous income level for deferment was $25,000. At the beginning of July, treasurers across the stale mailed property tax bills that includ­ ed information about property tax deferrals based on the previous $25,000 income imit. It has since been determined by the state that the new $35,000 income limit will be used in this year's summer property tax collection. To qualify for the deferment under the new qualifying income limit, a resident must meet one or more of the following conditions as defined by the Stale Income Tax Act: • Must be a totally and permanently dis­ abled person, blind person, paraplegic, quad­ riplegic. eligible service person, eligible vet­ eran or eligible widow or widower. • Is 62 years of age or older, including the unremarried surviving spouse of a person who was 62 years of age or older at the time of death. Residents who believe they qualify under the new limit and wish to defer their summer property taxes can obtain an application for deferment of summer taxes from the treasur­ er of their local property tax collecting unit. Collection of the approved deferred taxes will be delayed until the winter property taxes are due. Big Bros.-Sisters picnic is tonight The Big Brothers-Big Sisters Picnic from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight (Thursday. July 21) at Fish Hatchcry Park in Hastings will introduce Kathy LaVictor. the organization’s new enrollment and matching specialist. The picnic will include hot dogs, chips and beverages. Those who plan to attend are asked to call (269) 945-9545. extension 53. 'Mouse' ready to Roar this weekend The cast of the Thomapple Arts Council Summer Youth Theatre production of "The Mouse that Roared* is just about ready for Friday and Saturday night at 7 p.m. at the Central Auditorium and on Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for chil­ dren. students and seniors. Tickets are available at the door Lake 0’s ‘Summer Splash’ to feature water ski show Lake Odessa is getting ready for this year’s Summer Splash Friday and Saturday. Aug. 5 and 6. The activities start a 7 p.m. Friday at the beach with a water ski show sponsored by Lakeview Financial and Walker Pharmacy. The West Michigan Team Aquatics will put on the ski show The Team Aquatics skiers are part of a non-profit organization. The brochure says they perform exciting water ski action and graceful ski ballet. The ski stunts include a trio where two male skiers hold a female skier on their shoulders. Another act is swivel skiing. It got its name from the movement of the binding which is designed to swivel 360 degrees. Because of the shape of the board, the boat can travel 10 to 16 miles an hour. A swivel routine consists of a number of combina­ tions of turns. “A good swivel skier will make the turns and movements seem effort lers and very graceful. Swivel skiing is probably the most difficult and time consuming show act to learn." said a spokesperson. The ski show also will have barefoot ski­ ing with the skiers performing a pyramid. The Team Aquatic was started ia 1978 by ? small group of water ski enthusiasts prima­ rily interested in slalom, trick skiing and jumping. One of the most photographed stunts is a 12-person pyramid. The team per­ forms all over the state. There will be free entertainment and danc­ ing under the stars from 8 to 11:30 p.m., fea­ turing the LOAAC Splash Follies and Mustang, sponsored by the Lake Odessa Area Arts Commission. The “Libation Station," sponsored by Lakeview Lanes, will serve hot dogs, chips and cheese, draft beer and snacks from * p m. to 11:30. There will be an "Electric" boat parade a dusk sponsored by the Jordan Lake Association. Saturday’s events begin with a 5K run, beginning at 8:30 am. The classic custom car show takes over Fourth Avenue from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The U.S. Army will have a ruck climbing wall from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The “King" (Elvis) is scheduled to make an appearance during the car show. There will be a children's bike rodeo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. sponsored by the Lake Odessa Robot Department aad&rion Bank. The Sunfield Haulers are sponsoring an antique tractor pull at th^*fW grounds at noon. Hastings school lunch prices to increase IS cents this fall by Betsy Acker J-Ad Graphics Inlem Hastings Area Schools will raise lunch prices beginning in the 2005-2006 school year. Students will pay $ 1.90 for a full-price type “A" student lunch*. 40 cents each for a reduced-price, type “A" lunch. Teachers and other staff members will pay $2.40 for an adult lunch. Superintendent Chris Cooley said last Wednesday night the 15 raise for lunches was based on the increasing food and milk prices. However, all reduced prices will remain the same. The school board has agreed to participate in the National School Lunch and related pro­ grams. which means that Hastings Area Schools will once again provide a breakfast program for the 2005-2006 school year. In other business at its annual reoganizational meeting the board: • Re-elected Patricia L. Endsley as presi­ dent. * hacl R. Hubert as vice president. Donald A. Myers as secretary, and Eugene L. Haas as treasurer for the 2005-2006 school year. • Accepted the recommendation that Hastings City Bank. MainStreet Savings Bank, Sand Ridge Bank. Bank One. Fifth Third Bank, and the Michigan School District Liquid Asset Fund Plus be designated as depositories for the school system’s funds. • Approved the 2005-2006 schedule of meetings. Regular meetings be held on the third Monday of every month beginning at 7:30 p.m at different locations within the Hastings Area School System. • Supported the recommendation that Thrun, Maalch & Nordbcrg law firm be the board’s legal counsel, and that Norman & Paulsen P.C be the school district’s auditor for the 2005-2006 fiscal year. • Approved a travel study trip proposed by Jill Wiihey. Hastings High School Earth Science Fracher and student Jerica Greenfield to Ames. fowS S*pt. 8-12. • Adopted a resolution of membership in the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) for the 2095-2006 school year. • Accepted the appointments of Tim Eaton as freshman cheer coach. Steven Stxrs junior varsity girls tennis coach. N'elinda Smalley as elementary music teacher, and Mike Goggins as the new athletic diivctor. The board also accepted the resignation of Mike Goggins as special education teacher. • Agreed to have athletic activity admission prices remain the same •Announced new committee appointments. They are as follows: Executive Committee: P. Endsley, Chairperson, M. Hubert, and E. Haas/D. Myers Career/Vocational Education Committee: E. Haas, Chairperson. K. Alderson, and S. Hodges Curriculum Committee: M. Hubert. Chairperson. K. Alderson and T. McKinney Finance Committee: E. Haas, Chairperson. M. Hubert, and D. Myers Legislation Committee: T. McKinney, Chairperson. K. Alderson, and S. Hodges Negotiations Committee: M. Hubert, Chairpefson, T. McKinney, and D. Myers Personnel Committee: D. Myers, Chairperson, K. Alderson, and P. Endsley Property/Insurance Committee: D. Myers. Chairperson, P. Endsley, and T. McKinney Transportation Committee: T. McKinney. Chairperson. E. Haas, and S. Hodges. Food distribution dates scheduled in Middleville United Auto Workers Local 10-9-2 has children have enough to eat, they may be at selected three Tuesdays. July 26. Aug. 23 and risk of going hungry . The UAW Local #10-0-2 has been distrib­ Sept. 20. as the dales for distributing free food to those in need at the UAW Union Hall, uting food to those in need since the summer 295 Washington St. in Middleville. All three distributions will take place at of 2002. The food distributions arc a collabo­ 4:30 p.m. Anyone who is at risk of going hungry qualifies to receive this food. Anyone who Central Michigan. UAW Local #10-0-2. the might have to choose between paying for other expenses such as rent or medicine and The Food Bank is a United Way agency, a member of America’s Second Harvest and the buying food, or skips meals to make sure their Food Bank Council of Michigan. rative effort among the Food Bank of South Middleville United Methodist Church and the Barry County United Way. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 21. 2005 - Page 3 Barry County Fair has 3 more days this week The Barry County Fair is already living up to its slogan •'Busy as a Beehive in 2005." Despite the fact both Saturday and Sunday events were visited by steamy and hot weath­ er during the day and capped by thunder, lightning and torrential rain, everything seemed to go well. Saturday and Sunday. July 16 and July 17. the harness racing announcements filled the air across the fair grounds. There v ere 4-H competitions for dogs, rabbits, communica­ tions and the talent show over the weekend. Participants in the communications had to speak over the ram. The real fair fun began Monday. July 18. The rides were open for the first time and 4-H members were busy with goal and sheep events and horse dressage during the day. The final harness races attracted viewers to the grandstand. The Thunderfloor Cloggcrs opened the Gavin Free Stage on Monday. Anyone who missed the demolition derby can come back Saturday evening, when it again fills the grandstand with noise and excitement, start­ ing at 7 p.m. Tuesday. July 19. was Veterans Day at the fair, where admission for all veterans was $1.50 all day. There was judging for horses, swine and cals during the day. The Luke Ixhnert Family brought bluegrass to the Gavin Stage in the evening. There was a spe­ cial tribute to veterans. Wednesday. July 20. was Children’s Day. Youth horse and beef judging started in the morning with clowning in the variety lent. Every child under 12 is admitted free every day. but there were special events for children Wednesday, including a train, safety informa­ tion and lots of fun in the Farm Bureau tent and on Kid s Lane and in the 4-H Children’s Garden. Stories were read by 4-H gardeners at 12:30 in the garden and there were crafts, col­ oring and information about worms. Tom Wilkinson talked about worm composting and the 4-H gardeners showed off their gar­ dens. which were fertilized by his worm tea. There was a "Puff the Dragon” pedal pull right behind the Expo buildings, and a special pay one price for rides. The crowd pleasing dog agility competition war held in the evening. The music Wednesday included oldies and an Elvis tribute at the free stage with motocross at the grandstand. Today (Thursday) is Ladies Day. with a Lots of preserves are on display in the open class area Spending time with your freinds is an important part of fair week. This Madeline Michaels is taking some quality time here with her dog. program on Red Hal Ladies in the variety tent. The gardens will be lit by candles in the evening and the music is by Lucky Dog. Motocross again will fill the grandstand. The small animal sale is at 5:30 p.m. For information about participating in the sale, call the Extension office at 945-1388. The livestock fashion show will be at 9 a.m. Friday. The Jessica Price and American Accent bands will be performing on the Gavin Free Stage and professional rodeo will take over the grandstand. The large animal auction and sale starts at 1 p.m. On Saturday the antique tractor pull is at the grandstand. Admission is free to this event The “Taste of Michigan" is in the variety tent from 5 to 7 p.m. and the Gavin Stage is filled with music, beginning at 1 p.m. The demolition derby returns as the final grandstand show at 7 p.m. Admission io the fair for adults is $3. chil­ dren 12 and younger an/free and senior citi­ Mayor Bob May (rear center) plays ‘Taps" during the ceremony honoring veterans Tuesday evening. zens are $2. Grandstand shows have addition­ al fees. Food is available at the Midway and the Hastings Moose Lodge is running the conces­ sion area in the Expo building. Hot air ballon rides wv? a popular choice for fair visitors. HOTEL, continued from page 1 jobs from the hotel alone and Blcich said they estimated average of .69 mill the following at* a toial of six staff members and they are would to try use local services, including nineteen (19) years." For residents who own a $100,000 house, unde.* the direction of Joe Edger. • Was presented with information from the financial institutions, contractors and suppli­ ers. Township Supervisor Jim Carr informed the partners that the area has had many traffic concerns. Bleich said safety is of the utmost concern. that would be $33.50 per year. Hastings Public Library that 13352 items The renovations address many issues and arc aimed at creating a “home-like environ­ were checked ou; in June. ment" for the residents and their families. The board also was updated oj> the many directions of the fund-raising campaign for • Heard a presentation on the YMCA play­ the new library. The public can purchase bricks or simply make a donation. All dena­ es have been followed. Miller said they would ground program from Craig Sherwood and Jenny Johnston. The board heard about the like to begin construction in this fall, with a activities offered through the program. There anonymous donor on a 4-to-1 ratio. After all the appropriate steps and process­ tions through Aug. 31 will be matched by an completion date in spring 2006. Miller said they are looking to be part of the community. The two partners own an 82-unit Holiday Inn Express in St. Joseph. Miller is the presi dent of CPM Construction and Bleich owns a law firm in St. Joseph. The board went into closed session for sev­ eral minutes to decide what action to take on the issue. In other business last Wednesday evening, the Township Board: • Was notified by Supervisor Carr that res­ idents were confused about the closure of the West Green Street. Carr said the road is not closed to businesses, but to through traffic only from Aug. I to Oct. 15. • Reappointed Dorothy Flint and Owen Jones to the Planning Commission for anoth­ er three-year term. • Adopted Ordinance 2005-105 to revise set back requirements in C-3 commercial zon­ The gardens this year feature a pair of old jeans as a container. Both the children's and master gardener demonstration gardens will shine by candle light tonight and Friday night from 8 p.m. until the fair closes. ing districts. • Adopted Ordinance 2005-106 with a vote of 5-2 for the BIRCH Cost Recover Ordinance, allowing for the recovery of cost for certain public safety emergency respons­ Ducks Unlimited plans Greenwing event July 30 Young people 1 7 years of age and under, also will be given a free Greenwing member­ accompanied by an adult, arc invited to attend ship. Besides building a wooden duck box. the Maple Valley Ducks Unlimited's first annual es. • Heard from a resident concerned about the township’s dust control and the level of gravel on the resident’s road. Carr said he would lake up the issue with the Barry County Road Commission. • Was presented with information on the millage issue to address renovations at Thomapple Manor from Administrator Jim p.m. young people will leant about the importance DeYoung. There arc three main issues that will be Saturday. July 30. al Mooville Creamery, of waterfowl and wetland conservation. They dealt with by the renovation: all groups of res­ also will have the opportunity to meet the idents will be further grouped by cognitive abilities; a separate rehabilitation area and Greenwing event from 9 a.m. to I located al 5875 M-66 in Nashville. The cost of the event is $5 per person, which includes lunch, a tour of the creamery and materials to build a wood duck box. There also will be prizes and a silent auc­ tion. All attendees 17 years old and younger Grcenwing state chairman and talk to a repre­ sentative from the Michigan Department of entrance: changing out the four-bed wards for Natural Resources. For more information, call Sue Bowers at more privacy. The language on the Aug. 2 ballot reads. (269)758-3062. “.21 mill in the first year of the levy and an The west end of Green Street will be closed to through traffic because of construc­ tion from Aug. 1 to Oct. 15. but there is still access to businesses. �Page 4 - Thursday, July 21. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Prospective teacher paid her dues, but then was rejected Coalition being formed in Delton To the editor: As a member of the Delton community since 1984 and a parent of two children who attend Delton Kellogg Elementary School. J am writing to reach out to studen's. families and community members to support a newly formed group called the 'Coalition for Quality Education at Delton-Kellogg Schools.* Our group was formed due to a communi­ ty perception that local candidates highly qualified for a variety of positions in the dis­ trict are not evaluated in a fair and equitable process. The problem with this perception is that it cannot be validated or disputed because policies and procedures on recruitment and hiring do not exist The only information at this time that may be provided from a Freedom of Information request is candidate resumes. At the school board meeting on Monday nignt coalition and community members requested that the board not approve the ele­ mentary appointments due to the flawed process for recruiting and selecting teachers. The coalition is requesting parent/family involvement for elementary hiring and student/family involvement for middle and high school hiring processes. Unfortunately Superintendent Ron Archer has publicly stated that he will not support our request of student, parent and family involvement in interviews. At the board meet­ ing this past Monday night, board members (with the exception or Tony Crosariol. who abstained, and Andrew Stonebumer who clearly voted no) voted to approve all hires the district has made. As a parent and coalition member. 1 am clearly disappointed that the board lacked leadersflp to address the flawed process and again vdfcd for business as usual. developed hiring processes, policies and pro­ cedures need to be in place to avoid the appearance of patronage and nepotism and to insure that the best qualified candidates are hired. After much discussion, the coalition will not be actively seeking recall of board mem­ bers at this time. Instead, we will spend our time and energy organizing community mem­ bers to advocate for quality education for all of our students. Coalition activities will include recruiting board candidates who sup­ port the coalition's platform with active fund­ raising and visible support to ensure that we will have a board that has trust, respect and partnership with students, families, communi­ ty members who vote and pay taxes. We believe that our efforts will strengthen the quality of education, provide a valued role for students and families and will increase posi­ tive community involvement and participa­ tion. We will soon have a web site that will pro­ vide much needed information to students, families and community members on our activities for school improvement. We look forward to working with State Representative Gary Newell and State Senator Patty Birkholz to introduce legislation that provides a valued role for students and families in evaluating and supporting districts. If you need to reach us our address is Coalition for Quality Education in DeltonKellogg Schools, P. O. ’d»jx 77, Delton. MI 49046 Pleesc come »o our first meeting al the Delton Public Library on Thursday July 28. from 6 to 8 p.m. Together we can make a dif­ ference! Pamela C. Werner, Delton Well- Senior citizens, disabled deserve Transit To the editor: It has come to my attention that the Barry County Transit is in need of a small millage, or their services will cease. As such. I am writing this fetter to share ior citizens. • Physicians visit transportation. In most cases it is difficult for our residents to get into a family vehicle or other mode of transport in order to travel to their physician’s office for with you how vital Barry County Transit is tp our residents at Tendercare, our community's appointments. Barrs County Transit allows senior citizens, and our community's disabled to accompany the residents to the appoint­ citizens. Barry County Transit is a vital service for ments. • Visitors for our residents. Many of our our residents for many of the same reasons it is vital for our community's disabled and sen­ for easy access and room for family members residents' spouses, friends, and family mem­ bers need the capabilities of the specialized lift transport that the Barry County Transit Transit crucial for non-driver To the editor: I live in Nashville and use Barry County Transit go to the doctor in Hastings and I also go ’o stores in town. If the Barry County Transit was not here any more, I think the only thing for me to do would be move. I would have to live in a town with a bus system because I am unable to drive. I have never lived anywhere else and would hate to be forced to do this. Please vote yes on the Barry County Transit millage because I am very scared of the idea of having to move. Kimberly Watson. Nashville To the editor: This letter is to all the potential substitute teachers in this area. It is my understanding that the goal is to become a certified teacher, spend time in a school as a substitute, and then after you are well known and have experience, you will be considered for a permanent job if and when one becomes available. This i« not the case in Delton Elementary School. My daughter. Katie Lebeck. did her intern­ ship at Delton in a kindergarten classroom. The job market was sparse, but she was lucky enough to get a job as lead teacher for the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan. In the fall of 2004. one week before school started. Katie received a call on Friday afternoon from Brenda Pickett, the principal at Delton Elementary, telling her they were adding a kindergarten class and wanted her to come to the school and set that room up. She was told a substitute would be hired for six weeks, and that the substitute would then have top priority for the position. Katie agreed to take the position and had to start setting up the room by Monday morning. Here's the problem: She quit her job with­ out notice to fulfill her lifelong dream of teaching in Dehon. where she grew up. She agonized over this decision but decided to take the risk. She went into the elementary school bright and early on Monday to start her job. The room had been used as storage and was full of junk. She spent many hours moving furniture, arranging tables and chairs, painting, and put­ ting up borders and other classroom items. She was even introduced to the entire school system as a new teacher, and was highly praised for all the work she was doing. Unfortunately, later that same afternoon she was told that an existing teacher wanted the position. Katie was shocked and devastated as she took her few belongings with her. Now that she was without a full-time job and benefits, she was asked to please remain involved in the school by subbing, which she agreed to do. Katie subbed almost every day and then took on a very challenging long-term sub position. Last spring she was called to an emergency meeting on a Saturday morning and asked to take on a classroom starting on Monday morning. This would be challenging due to the circumstances she would start under, tIk11 n fort unate death of a great teacher. The fol­ lowing months were difficult, but with the great support of many parents, they helped the children realize it was OK <o laugh and learn al school. After this difficult time. Katie again was praised for her work and was told there was a place for her at Delton Elementary. On July 1. interviews were held for three elementary positions. Those interviewed were told they would know by the end of that day. Katie interviewed and received a call at 8:30 p.m. from the principal, stating a decision could not be made until the 5th of July, and she would receive a call then. This call from the principal came after she had already heard from two others in the community telling her she did not receive the job. She then did not receive a call from the principal until July II. when she was told there were some things going on in the com­ munity and she would know if she had the position by the I Sth. She did not receive the call until the 14th. stating that she would not be recommended for the position. This call came after the majority of the community already knew. This raises many questions in my mind. Why were others told before Katie? Why wasn't she called? Why shouid she care about a school system that is not truthful and does­ n't seem to care for its own? You tell me, would you want anyone you loved to go through this? I can say that though the circumstances are unfortunate. Katie and others will be far bet­ ter off working for other school systems with honest administrators and board members. Linda Wooden. Delton Gun Lake Village services expensive To the editor. For all those considering the "pros and cons’ of the proposed Gun Lake Village: You are not being told that Public Act 517, passed by the Michigan Legislature last year, allows two or more municipalities to establish a watershed alliance for the purpose of study­ ing problems, planning and implementing activities (zoning, water regulations, etc.) to address surface water issues of mutual con­ cern. Concerns that can be addressed without a village. Many folks in the Gun Lake area are not aware of a big disconnect between perception and reality: All the things it is assumed the village will accomplish (controlling develop­ ment noise on the lake, number of boats, etc.) on the one hand. And on the other, the claim by the Gun Lake Village Advisory Committee that the village will be 'up and rurming" on one or two mills of tax. For example, in order to have two officers on patrol will necessitate hiring six certified people (days off. sick days, vacations, etc . requiring two to three people per person actually on duty) at a cost of about SI00XXX) per officer per year (salary, benefits, and equipment). That's $600,000 per year and we haven't got cars or boats to put them in yet! And this is just one of many services the village will be expected to provide. Richard Beukema. Wayland Transit sometimes acts as a school bus To the editor: left up to the parents of these kids. If transportation could not be found or somehow worked out with their employers as far as working hours are concerned., there would be no way to get these children to school. Therefore, some parents may not be able to work and unfortunately, then I too could lose my job. I also know people who live around me and depend on Barry County Transit to take to doctor's appointments and grocery stores. If this service was not available, how would this get done? It would be left up to a family member who lives and works out of town, a neighbor like myself with eight children, or perhaps you. Even if you personally do not use Firry County Transit, please think of the mny peo­ ple who would be devastated if this very important service was not availab’e to them any more. And who knows? Somt lay you may need these services. Bonnie Lantis Hastings 1 am a child care provider in the city of Hastings on the north side of town. I present­ ly care for eight children, five of whom attend Central and Southeastern elementary schools. I have depended on Barry County Transit for taking and returning these students to my home for about six years. I am very con­ cerned about the upcoming milage on Aug. 2 I wonder if the general public is aware just how important this service is to many people in Barry County. For instance, the school kids in my care are dropped off here by their par­ ents between 5:45 and 6:3C «.m. and have to be to school at 7£0. Therefore, transporting these kids is donefcy Bitfry County Transit. If this service was flbravailable. 1 am not sure how these chikfaen would get to school. To walk would be approximately 26 blocks and the Hastings school buses will not pick up in the city limits and it would be impossible for me to take these children because of the remaining kids who are in my care. So if the milage fails, transportation will be provides. Without this service they would be ------------------------------------------------------------- ------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- unable to visit their loved ones. Send a letter to the editor! • Outings and large events. Our residents are able to go on large group outings because of Barry County Transit. Without this service only a few residents would be able to go to any particular event. • Transferring residents to their home. Upon discharge, home residents may not be able to easily get into a family car. in which case they use Barry County Transit for a com­ fortable transition home. I would like to urge everyone in BarryCounty to vote “yes” on the ballot request on Aug. 2. Our senior citizens, disabled citizens and nursing home residents need and deserve this service. Paul Barber, administrator. Tendercare Hastings - Public Opinion: Full Service From Start to Finish! , What’s the future of fairs? - This is the week of the Barry County Fair. The world is becoming increasingly urbanized and busy. Why do you think there will still be room for county fairs in the future? Responses to our weekly question. • nx Ha.tins* Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Puuaxdb, Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division oi J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacobs Frodsric Jacoba We. AMM HwOr Steven Jacobs | SecretaryZTreaaufw VWSROOMI Young (Editor) Elaine ul .t (Assistant Editor > Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Fran Faverman Corbin Angus. Bellevue: “I think there will always be reasons to have fairs. Especially in Barry County, we want to be able to celebrate our rural heritage." Sarah Wenger, Middleville: “Yes, I think fairs will survive. We need a place to share traditional values. Children need to learn about farming and where food comes from." Doug Guager, Caledonia: “Farming is still a val­ ued way of life. County fairs allow those who don't farm an entry into that life.” Nancee Cole. Middleville: BiU Neal. Fair President: Kathy Walters Surrati, County 4-H Agent: Sandra Ponsetto Kelly Lloyd Maroe Westover Heather Reed • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ctwmhed ao» accepted Monday svough Fnttey 800am Io 530 p m “A county fair is a won­ derful opportunity for children to connect with old-time values." “I think fairs will be around forever and with luck I will be associated with this fair for a long time.” “I think fairs will con­ tinue to be a way for rural people and people from urban areas to share who they arc. It is also impor­ tant for children to have an opportunity to learn where food comes from." Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Ratee IX per yearr Barry County $32 par year n adjoining counties $35 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Sand address changee to POBoaB Hastings Ml 490684602 Second Oast Pottage Peto at Hasbnga Ml 49058 �! in pay hikes is insensitivity Barry County Transit a valuable service Enjoy the fair while you can Culture wars promote absence of civility crop reported to be good this year Affordable •thc> JwuM puu a urt*' «*,f* l‘N- r* France', office, oa th* lop n.»x and Grrwun/i <« Ac mil and bnaf on the terronw, * Ye*. I actual), heard Um I aho Station Creek Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at.. 269*945-9554 �Worship Together. IBAMnORALPOGMATK DELTON Jone*. M.,h Mr fullti '•>> 2X |9l nwor*Lcm «tit ndup and MFTMOtMST t M-Bt M 1**4 fmn Hawirqp HIft, XK.J uiTu hi^h uhoN. he partk-paled M irvk Carpenter »l Terrell. TX. I>*»id (Heth empli>>ed • ---•• Manuta.tunny Company l<« 17 He member ..1 Ha.imr H<Te 1 HtVHMA »«F> Mr> ( azpenter ■ rnxtucu in death Keathcl wm Arthur 1 Kathleen. I ulle- .. • at H, . ... me Internet. HanfieM ( enxien Ihcxed‘cm Ana' ; himi.a . <ar< >»!'•< GMACl LITMUUN GaACKCOMMUKm Earn up to 2.51% APY with new Premier Checking. ► rJ I ■>>' M • rAITrl I \ID41 MI7HOIMM < Hl Mi ll Service. Savings. Satisfaction. Elevate your expectations. IH1 NV IM HMnM.MIBIM(.lA^ rtttHH Give a memorial that can goorever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526 SEE FOR YOURSELF MM» A*a XMUC tKMS �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 21. 2005 - Page 7 Met triage JCfcenses Christensens to celebrate golden wedding anniversary Both Jim and Joann graduated from Newaygo High School in 1953. By the time they married in 1955, Jim was employed by the State of Michigan, Highway Department and worked out of the local office, then on Green Street, in Hastings. They are the parents of Jim, Jami, Joel and Jon. of whom were all bom and raised in Hastings and graduated from HHS; (1975,1976,1984,1986 respectively). The family home. 1872 E. Mill Street. Hastings, which ,jas built by Jim in 1964, is where they still reside. Jim retired from the State Highway Department, after 40 years of service, in 1994, and Joann retired from the Hastings Schools System in 1995 after serving lunch­ es to the students for 21 years. Very active and supportive in their chil­ dren's lives, both Jim and Joann could be seen and heard in leadership roles in many organizations such as BoyScouts, Campfire Girls, Band, and Sports; and because of the age gap between Jim, Jami, Joel and Jon, they served their children with this support in many of the same organizations twice. Jim and Joann raised their family being active members of the First Presbyterian Church. Serving not only the church, but also their children by being active in their inter­ ests there. Since their retirement, Jim and Joann have enjoyed traveling around the U.S. and in 2003, their son, Joel, took them to Germany for October-Fest They have spent the last five years watch­ ing the Detroit Tigers during spring training in Lakeland, Fla. and have met some great baseball players of the past, including from the Woman's League from WWII era. Traveling also from one child's home to another, they are enjoying the activities of their 10 grandchildren and the joys of having four great-grandchildren. What is the secret for their 5 decades of marriage? Having the same interests: Jim, Jami, Joel, and Jon! (Photo taken Jtdy 22.1955. in Newaygo. Michigan) 90 years of life... 65 years of love The children, grandchildren and great­ grandchildren of Harold and Duella Dooling invite you to a surprise party to celebrate Irish’s 90th birthday and Harold and Dueiia’s 65th wedding anniversary, July 23, 2005 at 2 p.m., Hastings First Baptist Church, 39 East Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings. Mich. 49058. No gifts. Cards would be great. Bring lots of memories! Please R.S.VP 269-838-3084. Joshua Edwin Gibson, Hastings and Heather Jo McCrimmon, Hastings. Mark Edward Fox. Hastings and Angela Dawn Calvert, Hastings. Paul Ryan Baker, Lake Odessa and Karol JoAnn Way, Nashville. Benjamin Paul Baxter, Lincoln and Lindsey Rae Robertson. Hastings. Gerald Edward Wouda, Wayland and Veche! Weber. Wayland. Joshua Thomas Pierce, Nashville and Michelle Lynn Venton, Nashville. Jeffrey Alan Wichmann, Hastings and Kathy Gale Hamilton, Hastings. Michael Thomas Sheridan, Columbus, Di and Marguerite Janice Hanson, Hastings. . Devin James Stage!, Hastings and Theresa Ann Miller. Hastings. James Leo Naru. Middleville and Patricia Jo Quick, Middleville. Adam Michael Carroll, Greenville and Samantha Marie Allerding, Hastings. Richard Kevin Loughrige, Woodland and Pamela June Kellogg. Charlotte. Christian Ailyn Niles, Middleville and Raquel Abigail Perez, Middleville. Michael Thomas Aldridge, Middleville and Gail Anne Stewart, Middleville. Jason Jerald Fleser, Delton and Rachael Rcnae Champion, Delhm. Steven Robert Sammon. Woodland and Loretta Catherine Vaglica, Woodland. Jeffrey Carlson Miller, Dowling and Dina Lynn Corwin, Dowling. Elliot James Martin, Middleville and David and Mary (Lockwood) Shaul) of Amber Ann Guy, Middleville. West Bloomfield. Michigan, celebrated their David Allen Schultz, Grand Rapids and 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, July 3, Crystal Ann Rudolph, Hastings. 2005. They were married on July 5, 1955 on Austin Maynard Ray, Hastings and Brandy Longboat Key. Florida at his sister Louise's Rose Stockham. Hastings. home. They celebrated at their home on Derek Ryan Ripley, Vermontville and Green Lake at a party given by their children. Kimberly Ann Halsey, Bellevue. Gina (John) Green. Alison Shaull and Jan Terry Lee Meyers. Battle Creek and Mary Andrews. Their five grandchildren, especial­ Margaret Nesius, Battle Creek. ly Mary-Jo Green, helped also. Doughs Boyd Brinks, Caledonia and Mary Besides the grandchildren. David and Elizabeth Fairchild, Caledonia. Mary have three great-grandchildren. Todd Robert Wilkins, Hickory Comers and David was bom in Charlotte. Mich. Mary Jacqueline Joanne Johnson, Hickory Comers. was bom in Hastings. Mich., where the cou­ Cory Patrick Herbst, Shelbyvtlle and Lori ple lived for several years before moving to Ann DeGoede, Shelbyville. West Bloomfield. Shaulls to celebrate golden wedding anniversary Lwrm'Mrffiepai BMKwwnf K4Mwproo*ig SCHOOLS OF CHOICE BARRYISD DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS HASTINGS AREA SCHOOLS L Lee 0. Stuart M.D. Lauric Braker, M.D. BOY, Colt Raymond Endsley, bom on June 1. 2005 at 12;04 to Wade and Michelle (Cobb) Endsley of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 19 inches long. Grandparents are Gordon and Pat Endsley of Hastings and Larry and Sara Cobb of Lake Odessa. BOY, Nevin Lee, bom at Metropolitan Hospital on July 4, 2005 at 9:31 a.m. to Teresa and Anthony Cheeseman of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 11 ozs. and 181/2 inches long. GlroeftkXftWbXfowe /Mafop SurWen OarcKtn Oigndhg Dotton and Hastings Schools are participating in Schools of Choice for the 2005-06 school year. Students who reside within the Berry ISD or an adjoining intermediate school district are sigible to be accepted. Hastings has openings in H p^Ss K-12 - Application Deadline September 9th. Delton has opening- In grades K, 2. 3. 7. 8, 9. 10, 11 & 12 Application Deadline August 12th. 269-94 aw : ____ LAKEWOOD FAMILY HEALTH CARE BOY, Trenton Eric Eugene Bumstead, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 27,2005 at 4:37 p.m. to Eric Bumstead and Jessica Smith of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Matthew Dean Hall. Hastings and Danielle Marie Brown. Hastings. Steven Gayle Thompson. Woodland and Aurora G. Santana. Woodland. Michael Clinton Payne, Hastings and Christy Justine Reckling, Vermontville. Jason Ross Olmstead. Hastings and Genia Marie Lear, Hastings. Larry Jay Harris. Jr.. Hastings and Julie Anne Vorcc, Hastings. James Allen Flikkema, Middleville and Chantel Louise Reurink. Caledonia. Joe Lavem Smith, Hastings and Courtney Elizabeth Pfeifer, Hastings. George Eddie Taggart, Gainesville, FL and Kelly Ann Kirk, Gainesville, FL. Donald Kent McCrimmon, Nashville and Charlotte Elizabeth Williams, Nashville. Robert Leo Bums, Delton and Emily Ann Groesbeck, Delton. Lloyd Hany Greer. Wayland and Wendy Sue Walker. Mason. Larry Alan Wiessner. II. Delton and Melissa Ann Marshall. Delton. Thomas James Walker, Hastings and Andrea Marie Doxtader, Hastings. Michael Paul Way. Middleville and Jami Lyn Mishler. Middleville. Steven Dwight Ashe, Long Beach, CA and Nancy Jo Contreras, Hastings. Norman Eugene Hosford, Hastings and Chris Tina Henney, Hastings. Zachary Robert Norton. Delton and Kellie Jo Hicks, Dowling. Randy Allen Slaght, Nashville and Bethany Joanne Adams. Nashville. Timothy Shawn Kelly. Hastings and Rowena Louise Clawson, Hastings. Steven Wayne Long Jr., Hamilton and Carla Jean Sollinger, Middleville. Ziaullah Mohibullah Shook, Delton and Erica Ly nn Carter, Delton. Bryan Lewis Dougherty. Waukegan, IL and Samantha Marie Smith. Waukegan, IL. Justin Leonard Riley. Plainwell and Jennifer Kelly Billingsley, Plainwell. Nicholas Thomas Steele, Delton and Tara Marie Vogt, Delton. Brian Jay Sommerdyke, Caledonia and Gloria Fay GaGlio, Caledonia. Brian W. Swanton, M.D. Erica Nyman. F. A.C. 4294 Laurel Dr. P.O. Box 578 Tel: (616) 374-7660 Lake Odessa. HI 48849 Fax: (616) 3744)270 Mew Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm; Friday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Send written requests to: Choice Supai intendent's Office Delton Kellogg Area Schools 327 N. drove Si. Delton. Ml 49046 Choice Superintendent’s Office Hastings Aren Schools 232 W. Grand St. Hastings. Mi 49056 PINE LAKE • GUERNSEY LAKE ■ BIC CEDAR LAKE Expect Sweeen Call... Hastings City Bank HCB Mortgage Company ERQDUCr 338 N. Grove St. • Delton. MI 49046 Thomapple Manor has a full-time position open on our 3rd shift (10:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.) for a RN or LPN. We offer excellent wages, benefits and working conditions. New graduates are welcome to apply. To apply, send your resumd to Jackie Schantz. RN. 30 Year Fixed 30 Year Fixed -Biweekly 20 Year Fixed 20 Year Fixed - Biweekly IS Year Fixed IS Year Fixed-Biweekly 7 Year Batoon 3YearAR.M 1 Year ARM POINTS APR 5.750 5.S75 5.625 5.750 5J7S 5 500 5375 6250 6000 0.00 0.00 000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 00 0.00 0.00 5.116 5-tol 5.713 5J3I S.4S4 3 604 5303 1463 1.740 Call Karlafor Your Free Pre-Approval Today! DON. at 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings, 269-945-2401 Michigan 49058, or fax to (269) 948-0265. GIRL, Gabrie’ia Grace Rosenberger, bom at Ingham Regional Med Center on July 9,2005 at 9:35 p.m. to Sara Sutherland of Lake Odessa and Owen Rosenberger of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. and 20 1/2 inches long. Welcomed home by big brother Tylcrr. age 3. Proud grandparents are Terry and Betty Haskins of Lake Odessa, Mike and Dolly Sutherland of Sunfield, Rich Rosenberger of Nashville and Connie Sutherland of Martin. INTEREST RATE EOE Thornapple MANOR 2700 Nashville Road - Hastings. MI 49058 :17.1m Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. J-Ad. Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 �Page 8 - Thursday. July 21. 2005 - The Hastings Batner jinnies MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchell! and Marcy Sugar Depot Day is coming to Emerson Street on Saturday afternoon. July 30. Last year during the day’s program, ground was broken with the ceremonial shovels for the freight house. This year’s program will include a dedication of that same building, which is now nearly completed. It has been used by the public and will continue to be used as a community resource. Betty Carey has an interesting array of performers who will use the stage on the wide veranda of the depot. Guest*, are seat­ ed under the big tent. Food is available on the grounds. The gift shop will be open Inside the depot. The Center Stage dancers, the Thunderfloor Cloggers. Verle Stahl, a comedy duo and others will perform. All this is free. There will be historic exhibits inside the freight house. All equipment and furnishings from the offices of three medical doctors will be on display. The Ionia County Genealogy Society will have a table and their commodi­ ous room in the new building will be open to visitors. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will be selling raffle tickets for a weekend trip on Drummond Island. These weekend trips have been a popular destination. Several local couples have been the lucky winners, most for buying a single $ 1 ticket. The ice cream social at the Sebewa Center United Methodist Church will be Saturday. July 23. from 5 to 7 p.m. There will be slop­ py joe sandwiches, hot dogs, bratwurst and chips besides ice cream. There will also be a bake sale. Senior Citizen Day at the Ionia Free Fair will be Thursday. July 28. Call (616) 527­ 5365 for reservations. A flyer to all boxhold­ ers In Lake Odessa has details. The Ionia Free Fair runs July 21 to July 30. The parade will be at 11 a.m. Saturday. July 23. Farm Lane will be an added attraction this year. See demonstrations and competitions such as blindfolded men maneuvering a gar­ den tractor through a hay bale maze, directed Jamie Brodbeck (left) and Ashley Barcroft from the Lakewood Community 4-H Club by their wives. There will be bale stacking contests and more. See exhibits of antique had their lambs judged Monday at the Barry County Fair. tools. There will be posters from some of the townships, featuring bams that have been photographed as pan of tlie bams inventor) promoted by Michigan State University. Work is under way in Odessa and Campbell townships to photograph all the century old bams, along with gathering information about details such as cupolas. weaii.T vanes, light­ ening rods and foundation materials. , I West Green Street Roger Harder Jr., 53. of Grand Rapids, died Ha tint’s. Michigan 49058 T«‘.‘phone. 2<»9 '*45 2119 #**ily 10. He grew ^^6a*oa Rqpids, home to ’ his parents Roger Sr. and Consuela ’Connie • Internal MedUrftic (Casillas) Harder. He had been in ill health since serving time in Vietnam. His memorial service was held Thursday lai in Eaton Rapids. He was a nephew of Susie Cooley and Agnes Bartlett. Grand Valley State University has announced those listed on the dean's list for winter semester. They include Betty My doctor says I have low blood sugar. I know Vandenburg and Jennette Woldhuise of that diabetics have sugar problems, so do I have Clarksville; Jacqueline Cunningham. Harrison King. Samantha Maciascz, Katie some type of diabetes? Newton. Stephanie Stahl of Lake Odessa. Others are Autumn Jackson from Sunfield and Michele Selzer of Woodland. Although people with diabetes will occasionally have low New signs arc announcing one's approach blood sugars, especially if they are having difficulty to the village at the three roads coming into town. Each has a large anchor and the words controlling their blood sugar levels, their problem is actually “Welcome to our friendly port. Established with not having enough insulin which in turn causes high 1887. “ blood sugars (hyperglycemia). Hypoglycemia or low blood The first green beans of the 2005 season were processed at Twin City Foods last sugar is a completely different diagnosis. Wednesday, July 13. Typically, the first beans harvested had been grown in southern Indiana Blood sugar (glucose) is your body's main source of energy. as contract crops. The Clarksville fire department was joined More so than any other organ of the body, your brain needs by men and equipment from several other a steady supply in order to function properly. With low blood departments at 5:30 a.m. Saturday. July 9, in the controlled bum of the bam on the James sugar, you may become confused, have visual disturbances, Steele/Shoemaker farm on Vedder Road develop seizures or even pass out. Other symptoms of low between Nash Highway and Usborne Road. blood sugar include anxiety, tremors, sweating, increased Vedder Road was closed to traffic during the hours when the burning took place. The hunger and heart palpitations. smoke was still rising the following day. An obituary in the Grand Rapids Press gave details of the life of the Rev. Fred During digestion, your body breaks down carbohydrates Bultman, 81, of Fremont, who died July 13. from foods such as bread, rice, pasta, fruits and milk He was the first pastor of the Christian products into various sugar molecules. One of these sugar Reformed Church in Lake Odessa, now known as the Harvest Community Church. molecules is glucose. Glucose is absorbed drectly into your He and wife Linda, with some of their chil­ bloodstream after you eat and with the help of insulin, dren, resided here and held services in a large supplies the organs of your body with energy. Glucose can house rented for this purpose. Alger Heights Christian Reformed Church of Grand Rapids also be made in your body even if you go a long time provided much support for the new church between meals. Some possible causes of hypoglycemia in venture with a gift of hymnals, loan of Sunday school teacher, and far more. The people without diabetes include medication reactions, Rev. Fred and wife Linda had been married alcohol use which blocks your body from making sugar, 57 years. Their children arc Kathy. Fred Jr.. severe liver or kidney diseases, excess insulin production or Rosemary, Carolee, Bonnie. Joanne and Rachel. He had served other churches in New other hormone problems. Sometimes, Jow blood sugars can York. Illinois and elsewhere in Michigan. His occur after big meals which is called reactive or post­ funeral was held on Monday. July 18. at the prandial hypoglycemia. CRC in Fremont. Bethany Raber of Lake Odessa is listed as one of the four surviving grandchildren of To accurately diagnose hypoglycemia, your doctor will need Shirley Raber. 76. of Grand Rapids, who died July 13. Another grandchild listed is Jacob to run a few tests to confirm that your symptoms are truly (Amber) Raber of Hastings. due to low blood sugar. Other tests will then be needed to Angel ita Nieuwkoop. 76. of Temperance. determine the likely cause of the low blood sugar before they Mich., died July 12 at her home. She had been bom in Texas io Antonio and Casimira. are able to recommend any particular course of treatment. (Briseno) Martinez. She was married to Anthony Nieuwkoop in 1949 al Clarksville. She had been a den mother for Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. She is survived by her hus­ Scott Brasseur, M.D. is certified by the American Board of band. Anthony, sons Robert of Temperance and Thomas of Waterford. Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the Mail from the Mission Aviation Fellowship Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact has reported that Bill and Patti Yost who had your physician for medical advise before you change anything been serving in Indonesia where he held a financial post with the mission, have returned concerning your health. If you have further questions about to the USA because of health concerns. They this or any other medical problem and would like to make an were in California waiting for direction on appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. what and where to go next. The Fellowship provided a very important role immediately Health Line by Scott B. Brassiur. M.D. LOW BLOOD SUGAR (HYPOGLYCEMIA) MM1740 Singing at supper Dear Annie: I'm a 55-year-young woman. On Mother's Day. I went to lunch with my family, at my sister's house. One of my brothers was giving the other brother advice about something that was hap­ pening in his life. They were sitting across from me. and when my brother was finished, he looked in my direction, and I started to sing. It was only a few words of encourage­ ment. but before I could finish, my sister said curtly, 'You don’t sing at the table.* If the dinner table is a way for the family to come together to communicate, was 1 wrong for singing? - Humming in Biloxi. Miss. Dear Humming: We certainly hope not. or the two of us are in big trouble. We don’t rec­ ommend belting oui "It’s Raining Men" at a restaurant, but a short little tune of encour­ agement at a family member's house should not be cause for alarm. Sis sounds as if she’s strung a little too tight. Baby blues Dear Annie: I’m so fed up and sad that I needed to write you for a reality check. I can­ not get over the insensitivity and apparent self-absorption of some of my friends and family. A little over a year ago, my husband and 1 lost our dear baby daughter at 21 weeks' ges­ tation. We were absolutely devastated. After over two years of infertility treatments (which family and friends knew about) and one pre­ vious miscarriage, we were thrilled to become pregnant again. When we lost our beautiful angel before birth, our world was shattered. I cannot even begi.i to express the grief, des­ peration. anxiety and fear that we felt, and continue to feel. Many wonderful friends and family mem­ bers responded to our loss with cards, flowers and sincere wishes. Others simply ignored us. I mean fiat-out never even mentioned or acknowledged our loss. OK. fine. Some peo­ ple are too weak to deal with others' pain. But what I cannot figure out is why these same people insist on sending us their babies’ birth announcements. Worse, we've sent cards of acknowledgement and never have received a response. Why is it OK for them to ignore us m our time of need, but we have to express ’.iappiness during their time of joy? I'm net even sure why I'm writing, because this feels so selfish. But I'm angry and, quite honestly, dis­ appointed. What is your non-biased opinior.9 — A.T. in CT Dear A.T.: You aren't selfish, you are griev­ ing. Of course your friends and family mem­ bers should have shown some sympathy for your loss, but when faced with a miscarriage, many people do not know how to respond or even if. And when they have their own children, they should not have to contain their happiness, although they certainly could have shown more sensitivity. If you want to mend any of these relationships, it might be helpful to explain that their lack of acknowledgement hurt you deeply and you know that was not their intent, it could open up a healing dia­ logue for all of you. 'Expect' too much Dear Annie: I am a retired senior citizen, and I volunteer at a senior center where 1 have been assigned a co-worker. "Ted" is nice, but he has a personal habit that drives me up the wall. It isn't his fault, but Ted has a respirato­ ry problem and is constantly expectorating. This nauseates me. 1 don't know what to do short of giving up this volunteer job. which I would hate to do. -- Turned Stomach Dear Turned: If Ted cannot help spitting, explain the problem to your supervisors, and ask if you can be assigned a different co­ worker. We're sure they will do their best to accommodate you. There are too few volun­ teers around as it is. Sinister sister Dear Annie: My wife and I have a baby girl, "Alice." now a year old. My wife's divorced sister, "Leora," stayed with us dur­ ing most of my wife's pregnancy and moved into an apartment across the street several months after Alice's birth. She has been around constantly ever since. following the tsunami that struck Indonesia in December with its pilots flying supplies and food to stricken areas for relief agencies. The 50th chicken barbecue at Central United Methodist Church was another suc­ cess last Friday evening. The owners of High's Barbecue Service arrived about 1 o'clock and set up equipment on the church lawn, so it was very visible to all the Fourth Avenue traffic. High’s brought 525 chicken halves, which were prepared in three loads in an enclosed grilling unit. High’s is located at Waterloo Ind., and secures poultry in bulk from a dealer in Ohio. The company makes the rounds of county fairs and big events to provide the main course for hundreds of fund­ raising meals each season. On the following day. the High’s representative planned to spend h«s time cutting pork chops in prepara­ tion for other dinners this week. Inside, the The sisters always have been best friends. The two of them ended up giving the baby Jrer first bath, taking her on her first stroll, her first trip to my mother-in-law's, lots of "firsts," while 1 am left out. I would like Leora to go home, so my wife and I can enjoy our baby's accomplishments. I was hoping my wife would realize what was going on. but I fear she took my passivi­ ty as indifference At one point 1 told her how I felt, and she said she understood, but things haven't really changed. Meanwhile, I have gotten reports from friends and family that Leora talks behind my back, questioning my parenting skills since she "always has to do everything." Worse, my wife says similar things about me to others. Sex is almost nonexistent, and not from lack of interest on my pan. When I try to dis­ cuss it or ask why she's never in the mood, she says nothing is wrong. But obviously there is. I believe we arc both good parents, and we provide a decent home. So, how do 1 get my wife to realize that her relationship with her sister has driven a wedge between us? And how do I do it in such a way that there is no animosity between all of us? - Mister Sister Blues Dear Sister Blues: Leora has become a convenient way for your wife to avoid you, both sexually and emotionally. Worry less about offending Leora and more about the health of your marriage. Tell your wife in plain English that you are unhappy, and ask her to go with you for counseling. (Don't wait until Leora walks Alice down the aisle at her wedding.) Gays as guests Dear Annie: 1 have been in an openly gay relationship for four years. For the past 20 years. I have celebrated holidays with former high-school friends. Spouses and significant others have never been included. I recently received two invitations from individuals who. since 1 "came out." have stated that I am welcome in their homes. However, the invita­ tions 1 received arc addressed to me only. Proper etiquette teaches us dial a single person would be extended an invite which i.-xludes "and guest." I doubt they addressed the? single, heterosexual guests in the same mant.er. Please remind your readers that those of us v'ho arc openly gay take offense when the? partner is discounted to the point of nonexistence. - Not Closeted and Not Attending Dear Not Closeted: Actually, you have it backward. Unattached guests may be invited without dates. Attached gucSU arc invited WITH their spouses of significant others. Your partner should have uum invited .since you have a long-term relationship If spouses and significant others have never been includ­ ed in these parties, your partner would not he, either, and it has nothing to do with your Mut­ ual orientation. If you object to this policy. >»y all means, decline. Apology accepted Dear Annie: If a person behaves badly toward someone, then sends a note of apolo­ gy asking for forgiveness, who should make the next move? The person who behaved badly or the recipient of the note? - Troubled Sister Dear Sister The recipient of tlie note should have the grace to let you know you rre forgiven. If. indeed, you are. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190. Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at wwzrrators.com. COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE, INC. take-out line was busy boxing meals for dozens of customers. Well over a hundred ate on the premises and more than 200 dinners were sent out. Each year extra chickens halves arc purchased so people can buy car­ tons of prepared birds to take home for their freezers. After weeks of dry weather with only a fraction of an inch of rain total. Lake Odessa finally had measurable rainfall in the storm on Monday afternoon, July 18. Rain gauges registered 1.5 inches or more. This gave the parched lawns and gardens some much-need­ ed moisture. For a time it made driving very risky. It left drivers trapped in their cars, even when they stopped, because of the heavy Jownpour. It also left the Barry County fair­ grounds a soupy place between buildings. Nonetheless, the judging had to go on. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 21. 2005 - Page 9 Financial FOCUS From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Fish School District No. 4 Carlton Township, Barry County Fish School District #4. Cartton Township, 1947 Inside o' building By Joyce Weinbrecht Fish School District No. 4 was located on Section 5 on North Broadway near Freeport. From 1853 to 1919 there were 17 to 37 scholars. In 1920, Alice Reynolds taught 27 students, with three more going to Freeport and Hastings high schools. Valenta Bryant taught about 26 students in 1923, with two more going to Freeport. Thelma Endsley was the teacher in 1924 with 18 in attendance and four at Freeport. In 1925, Ruth Tabberer was the teacher with two more going to Freeport. Genevieve Whitney taught 21 in 1926 and Mildred Dolph taught in 1927 and 1928 with 27 and 29 students respectively. In 1929. Winifred Kinne taught 31 students and Mary BideIman had 36 students in 1930 and 1931. In 1952, there was only one student in the school. Kay (Newton) Faunce was a firstgrader and Mrs. Charles Townsend was the teacher. The school stayed open half that year. By 1954 the Fish School was annexed to Thomapple Kellogg. Middleville. From a Poem by Mary Cook Colburn About Her Childhood Memories We all walked to the Fish School on the hill. On a gravel road, past the swamp where amongst the cat tails and pussy willows. Colorful blackbirds gave us a thrill, tn all kinds of weather we walked silently Past the neighbors big bull in his pen. Trying not to disturb him or the barking dog aga in. Icy fingers of fear ran up and down my spine. When I had to walk by there alone some­ times. If you rode bicycles by That barking dog after you wouldfly. The little country school only had one room. About 30 kids, a teacher and one big broom. Through Kindergarten and out .the 8th grade. "Readin. Ritin, Rithmetic’’ that’s where we stayed. In those days the teacher was the janitor who swept the floors, and came in early to light the fire and unlock the doors. She stayed after si hool to correct papers, and to plan the next day’s capers. She handed out most of the punishment as well as The Golden Rule; Usually she’d just put your name on the board. and made you stay after school. At recess time she was the referee for softball or whatever to oversee. Sometimes we played "anti-1-over" the school or on the slide or swings; there was hop scotch, building huts and lots of other things. On Halloween we had some fun Bobbing for apples and playing games; decorating with witches and Jack-olanterns. and most driving the teacher insane. When the snow came, we took our sleds down the hill. That was always a big thrill! Mfe made snow forts and snowballs and had snow fights over the walls. By the time you got your snow pants on and boots buckled up You'd just about used vour whole Recess Up. The blustery winds drifted in Ole Brown Road, and with winter clothes and boots, was a heavy load. Even with brother’s footprints ahead in the snow. My legs were shorter, making it hard to go. The cold icy snow clung to your boot tops and your legs feel like lead - but you can ’t stop. By the time you get to school, it’s wet stock­ ings that don’t feel so fine The ones you wore over long underwear and wrinkled down at the ankles-thi long brown kind. When lardy, the whole room looks up when you walk through the door: • and you wish you could fall right through the floor! At Christmas we rehearsed on a wooden stage For a program of poems, songs, and plays. Santa in red suit, would always appear. Kids were guessing whose Dad was not here? When we were little we really didn’t care who was behind the whiskers and white hair. Just as long as we got our gifts and Mama and Daddy were there. When spring came, we walked in the mud puddles after the rain and ate our lunch under the ole elm tree; and That's how we thought it would always be. Things I Remember B v Peurl Cook Frederickson Fish School District 4Fr Carlton Township Attended school there from 1935-1939 The school had no plumbing in its early days, until about the 1940s. A hand pump outside fur­ nished water, which was carried in and put in to a large crock-type cooler. This was where we got our drinking water. We had to raise two fingers to get the nod for permission to go to the “out­ house." (which was cold in the winter). Before lunch we linked up to wash basins on a long See TIME, page 15 Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. Five Things to Focus on Instead of Market Volatility As an investor, you need to realize that the stock market will always have its ups and downs. You can't do anything about these fluctuations - but you don't have to let them wreak havoc on your investment decisions. Of course, during those occasions when your brokerage statement contains unwel­ come results, you may be tempted to take action by selling off some "losers." But is this a good move? After all. your investments may only be down temporarily. Furthermore, if you decide you must immediately lower your risk level, and you replace your stocks with fixed-income vehicles, such as certificates of deposit, you could harm your portfolio diver­ sification. reduce your growth prospects and slow your progress toward your important goals, such as a comfortable retirement. So, what should you do? Here's a sugges­ tion: Look beyond your investment state­ ments and seek out the following five pieces of information: • Long-term returns - How have your investments done over the last five or ten years? The long-term returns will give you a truer picture - and possibly a more positive one - of how you are doing. Be aware that a down market can drag down the prices of many stocks and stock-based investments. By looking at how your investments have fared over a period of several years, you can get a sense of whether they are just going through a bad spell along with the rest of the market, or if they are. in fact, chronic under-performers. • Total difference in assets from a year ago - If you've been investing regularly, your bal­ ance today may still be higher than it was a year ago. even if the market is down. That "bottom line" may help encourage you to maintain your long-term perspective and to continue following your investment strategy. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT8T 19.12 -.13 SBC CommuncataB 23.79 -.09 Anheuser Busch CMS Energy 45.80 +.06 15.36 Coca-Cola 4333 -24 -.49 DaimlerChrysler 4262 +1.33 Dow Chemical 48.08 ♦1.47 Exxon-Mobd 58.78 ■0.11 Family DoSar 26.01 ♦S3 First Financial Bancorp 18.71 -.44 Ford Motor Co. 1034 +.06 General Motors 3683 +.97 IBM 83.70 +3.66 JCPenney 56.87 ♦132 Johnson & Johnson 65.02 +24 Kellogg's Company 44.47 ■25 McDonalds 30.85 +1.69 Pfizer Inc. 27.38 Semco Energy 6.32 ♦27 Sears Holding 158 46 ♦1.08 +.05 ♦31 Spartan Motors 10.95 TCF Financial 26.75 -.14 Wai Mart 49.76 -1.13 Goto 420.10 -.65 Siver 6.95 -.04 Dow Jones Average 10.646.56 ♦7157 Volume on NYSE 168 ♦ IB OPEN HOUSE Saturday • Asset allocation balance - Are you prop­ erly diversified? By investing in a wide range of stocks, bonds, government securities and other vehicles, you can increase your chances of success while reducing the impact of short term volatility. Ideally, your investment mix should be based on your risk tolerance, time horizon and long-term goals. You may want to work with an investment professional to design an asset allocation plan that's right for you. • Price/eamings ratio - If the prices of your stocks have dropped, vju might want to buy even more shares. Seme of the world's great­ est investors, such as Warren Buffet, con­ stantly look for high-quality stocks whose price is temporarily depressed. By doing just a little research, you can find a stock's "price/eamings* ratio (P/E). A high P/E indi­ cates that a stock's price is expensive, relative to its earnings, while a tow P/E may be an indicator that a stock is attractively priced. • Dividends paid - Even if a stock's price is down, it might continue to pay dividends. And if you reinvest these dividends into the stock, you are adding more shares, which can pay off for you if the stock's price rises again. (Keep in mind, though, that not all stocks pav dividends, and dividends can be increased, decreased or totally eliminated at any point without notice.) Your brokerage statement can give you a snapshot of your investments - but snapshots rarely provide depth or context. To be a suc­ cessful investor, look at the "big picture." This entire site Copyright © 2005 Edward Jones WANTED: BUS DRIVERS July 23" • 1-3 pjn. DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOL IS IN NEED OF BUS DRIVERS FOR THE 2005-2006 SCHOOL YEAR. EXPERIENCE NOT NECESSARY-WE WILL TRAIN. MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN A COL, AND ALL OTHER ENDORSEMENTS. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED AT THE SUPERINTENDENTS OFFICE AT 327 N. GROVE ST.. YOUR OWN PRIVATE WORLD north of Hastings. Older 4-bedroom home j^ated at the end of the road. 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Green Street, Hastings , otof«5ional' Pro«ressi,c „ �Paje 10 - Thursday. July 21. 2005 - The Hodngs Banner LEGAL NOTICES Hope Township Special Board Meeting July 12,2005 Al board members present; Held a public hear­ ing concerning Wan Lake Aquatic Plant Control Project Special Assessment Distnct No. 05-1. Adopted 2 Resolutions concerning the SA District Adjourned at 820 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough, deck Attested to by Patricia Albert. Supervisor Hope Township Board Meeting July 11,2005 All board members present; 9 guests Approved previous minutes, standing reports and bills Heard about MFR program, approved transfer of cemetery lot, and paying Bl cell phone Adjourned at 755 p.m. Linda Ecdy-Hough, Clerk Attested to by Palnaa Albert. Supervisor °*u’44 CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE Hope Township Special Board Meeting June 29, 2005 Al Board members present. 3 guests. Approved previous minutes. Discussed ce.netery issues, approved Boy Scout Eagle Project at Cedar Creek Cemetery, and another at the township hal, YMCA grant, appointed Lynne Serfhng as BuMdkig Official and Jim Carr as Zoning Administrator. Approved Ordinance #82. Assessors class, and revised esti­ mate for widening halt drives. Adjourned at 6:12 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough. Clerk Attested to by Patricia Abort, Supervisor Notice is hereby given that an ACCURACY TEST will be conducted on JULY 25,2005, AT 3:30 p.m. in the office of the Hastings City Clerk. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan, for the purpose of testing the tabulating equipment and pro­ grams which will be used to tabulate the voted ballots for the August 2. 2005, Barry County Special Election. Tne City will provide necessary reasonable aids and servic­ es upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings. (Telephone number 269-^15-2468 or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777) Ttw Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking an individual to serve on the Agriculture Preservation Board. Applicants must represent Real Estate/Devetopment interests. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse. 220 W. State St.. Hastings; (269) 945-1284, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on July 25, 2005. Thomas Emery City Cterk - NOTICE To the Qualified Electors of BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE PRIMARY ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN Case No. 04-160-CH CIRCUIT COURT SALE This firm la a debt collector attempting to coiIsct a debt Any Information obtained wilI be used for that purpose. In pursuance and by virtue ot a Judgment of the Circuit Court for the County of Barry. State of Michigan, made and entered on the 19th day of May. AD, 2005. in a certain cause therein pending, wherein UNION PLANTERS BANK National Association, was the Ptrtnbff. and MATTHEW WEI­ DMAN and SALLEE WEIDMAN, were the ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2005 The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Voting Precincts - Barry County, Michigan ASSYRIA TWP 8094 Tartar Rd. 8tetevue Assyrio Townshp Holl CASTLETON TWP 915 Reed St. Kashvdte Castleton Twp Holl JOHNSTOWN TWP 13641 S M-37Hwy. Dowtog Johnstown Township Holl rjTLAND CHARTER TWP 2461 Hetfi Rd. Hostogs Ruftond Charier Township Holl YANKEE SPRINGS TW° PREONCT 2 1425 S Poyrn Lake Rd Wayland. Ml 49348 BALTIMORE TWP 3100 E. Dowling Rd, Hastings — -Mt ----- 1DOinmore iownsn.p LLW nail HASTINGS CHASTER TWP 885 Rtvw Rd, Hastings Hastings Charier Twp Hall MAPLE GROVE TWP 721 Durkee St . Nashville Mopte Grove Twp Hou THORNAPPLE TWP PREONCT 1 128 High Street. Middleville Thomapple Twp Emergency Services BARRY TWPPRECWCT1 Kellogg School Rd, Hckoty Comers Fre Staton HOPE TAP 5463S M-43hwy. Hastings Hope Townsffip >taii ORANGEVLEL TWP PRECINCT 1A & IB THORNAPPLE 1WP PREONCT 2 6912 S Boulter Rd. Shtebyvilte 200 E Main Mtodtevii* Orangevi'te Township Htfl Thomappie Township Hall CITY OF HASTINGS WARDS 1.2. 3&4 232 W Grand St, Hastings HoSmgs Middle SctttX BARRY TWP PREOKCT 2 156 E Orchard St , Delon Barry Townsho Hal RVMG TWP PREONCT 1 209 State St, Fweporf Freeport Village Hod PRAJRIEVUE TWP PREONCT 1 10155S NomsRd. Delton Praneviile Tomship Hall WOODLAND TWP 156 S Mom St. Woodtond Woottond Township Hall CARLTON TWP 85 Welcome Rd, Hastogs Carlton TowriShip Hall IRVING TWP PRECINCT 2 3425 Wing Rd. Hastogs kwip Township Holl . PRAIRIE.1LLE TWP PREONCT 2 11351 Lindsay Rd. Plotowen Pine Lake Fire Deportment YANKEE SPRINGS TWP PREONCT 1 284 N Bnggs Rd. Mxkfcvilte Yankee Spmgs Twp Holl DEBORAHS UAS9MM0 - Assyria Township Cterk 7475 Cox Rd, BeNevue, Ml 49021 Ptaw (269) 758-4003 PENELOPE YPMA - BOSmora Township Cterk 3100 E Dowling Rd, Haskngs. Ml 49068 DEBRA DEWEY-PERRY — Bony Township Cterk 155E. Orchard 9, PO Bax 705 Delton. Ml 49046 Phone (269) 623-5171 WILMA DAMELS - Cartton Township Ctert 85WNcomeRd.Haskngs. Ml49058 Phone (269) 945-5990 LORNA WILSON-Cositeton Townshp Cterk 915RM19. NaNMte, *49073 Phone (517) 852-9479 BONNIE LCRUTTENOEN-Hastings Charter Twp Cterk 885 RMr Rd, Haskngs. *49058 Phone (269) 948-9690 Office Phone (269) 945-3291 Home . ROB*.' J HAWTHORNE - Rtfond Chatter Township Cterk 2461 Heath Rd. Hastings Ml 49056 Phone (269) 948-2194 LINDA EDOY-HOUGH - Hope Township Cleri-. 5463S M-43 Hwy. Hsings. Ml 49058 Phone (269) 948-2464 SUSAN VUETSTRA —Thomapple Township Cterk 200 E Main ST. Mxtotev.lie Ml 49333 Phone (269) 795-7202 CAROL ERGANG - -vtifl Township Cterk 3241 Woodschool Rd. Mtadtevilte. Ml 49333 Phone (269) 948-8893 JUNE DOSTER - Johnstown Township Cterk 1815 Lacey Rd, Dowfcng. Ml 49050 Phone (269) 721-9905 CHERYL ALLEN - Woodland Township Cteri 156 S Mon. Woodland. Ml 48897 Phone (269) 367-4915 Office Phone (269) 367-4094 Home SUSAN K BUTLER - Mapte Grove Tawnshc Ctert 9752 Evart Rd. NashvHte, Ml 49073 Phone (517) 852-1859 JANICE C UPPER! - Yankee Springs Township Clerk 284N BnggsRd. Middtevilte Ml49333 Rhone (269) 795-9091 JENNIFER GOY — Orangeville Township Cterk 6912 S Boulter Rd Shetyrite, MU9344 Phone (269) 664-4522 THOMASEMERf- HostingsCrtyCterk 201 E State 9. Hastogs. Ml 49058 Phone (269) 945 2468 NORMAJEAN NCHOlS - Prianedte Tawnshp Cterk 10115S NomsRd Delton. Ml 49046 Phone (269) 623 2664 HUUtfEVILLE TOWNSHIP - #tO#OSAL 2: MILLAGE RENEWAL FOR POLICE PROTECTION CASTLETON TOWNS*# - #R0#0Sm0N NO. 1 BARRY COUNTY - #NO#OtAL 1 MHNCAL CARE FAOUH #ROJECT QUESTION AS TO TNE SALARY Of TNI TOWNS*# SU#HYISOR 5«ii tot Carty d Bony ism rts gavd abrtgdton irtvrxw tax bonds n Sort a Towrahto Board ruokAon prowdtog an amud salary d $6,490 00 Doeora ($18860,000) in ore or mom eatae tor toe pupoeeot paying toe ttudton of o NhoMUMv* toerapy per $ ’ .000 al taotMo value) tor toe period of 2005 trough 2008 nduwve m increasing he rwtoer X pnvGe CASTLETON TOWNSKIP - PROPOSITION NO. 4 rtramrtuM. toe purchase at tamahtnge and egupment. addioiai park­ ing, land acquMBan. Mtatod Mt work and protManol serveri. tor be QUESTION AS TO TNI SA1AKY Of THE TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES mated $93,688 Short a Towrafvp Board resoidton providing ar. annual salary of $3,450 00 The bonds wfl be outaandng o maximum of 20 yean, txduwe al rekrd- PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP - PROPOSAL 3: MILLAGE RENEWAL FOR ROADS CASTLETON TOWNSHIP - PROPOSITION NO. 5 QUESTION AS TO THE SALARY Of THE TOWNSHIP CLERK Short o Townstep Board rtsoldtan provtang on annual salary of 8 9xA toe previous, voted increase m he 15 n»li tax tamtdton reposed mm taxes wtexn Pramevrte Townsnp be renewed al 9087 rrM ($ SO87 per $ 1.000 ct taobie value) tor he penod of 2005 trough 2008 ndusve tor he purpose of conrnung to provide tunes lor rood constaacn, upgrad- wor an es*n*d $ 10*. 153 IRVING TOWNS*# — TOWNS*# PROPOSITION NO. 1 TOWNSHIP FIRE STATE/TOWNS*# HAU AND EQUIPMENT MJMTY COUNTY — PROPOSAL 2 M MU FOR BARRY COUNTY TRANSIT PROJECT AUTHORIZATION OF NEW ADOfBOMAL MILLAG E PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP - PROPOSAL 4 Short tos Township of Irvmg issue its general otAgaMn untmtad tax bends Short the prevnusiy voted increase m he 15-mrt tax kmrtalon imposed MILLAGE RENEWAL FOR FIRE FORECLOSURE NOTICE Th«s firm •* a debt col­ lector attempting to collect a debt Any information obtained writ be used for this purpose If you are « the Military, please contact ou' office at the number tested below MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Larry B Negus and Kimberly Neous. Husband and Wife to Oak Street Mortgage LLC. a Delaware Limited Uabtety Company Mortaaoee dated April 14. 2004 and recorded May 14. 2004 tfi Instrument No 1127605 Barry County Records. Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to. Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc, by assignment dated February 24. 2005 and recorded Aprfll. 2005 in Instrument No 1144688. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Three Dollars and Ninety-Six Cents ($79,303 96) including interest 8.55% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday, August 11, 2005 Said premises are sit­ uated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lots 1071 and 1072 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof Commonly known as 710 S Washington St Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from tne date of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1Q48CL 600 3241a n which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale Dated JULY 11, 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc . Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys Potestivo & Associates. PC 811 South Blvd Suite 100 Rochester Hills. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No 05-36390 ASAP711887 7/14. 7/21. 7/28. 8/4 owfw NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I shall sei at public auction to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for Barry County is hsid). on the 11th day of AUGUST, AD 2005 al 1:00 o'clock in the forenoon. Local Time, the foilowing described property. To-Wit AH that certain piece or parcel of land situated m the City of Middlevdie, County ot Barry and State of Michigan, described as toBows: Property m the City of MiddMe. County of Barry. State of Michigan, described as: Lot 39. Old Farm Village No. 2. According to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 ot Plats, on Page 34 Commonly known as: 1244 Quail Run, Middleville. Michigan This property may be redeemed dunng the six (6) months foltowing the sale Dated; June 23. 2005 STEPHEN DEBOER. SheriW ROBERTA TREMAIN . A ASSOCIATES. PC. By: Ronald Glaser. P48986 Attorneys lor Plaintiff 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (248) 540-7701 (6-23)(8-4) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been i^ade Ln the conditions of a mortgage made by Line* L. tkmedict. a single woman, to New Century Modgase Corporation, mortgagee, dated May 6. 2004 ano recorded May 13. 2004 in Instrument Number 1127562, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Dvc-t’che Bank National Trust Company, ac Indenture Tkwlee for New Century Home Equity L 7*n Trust 200*'-2 by assign­ ment submitted to and >?corded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is chimed to be due on such mortgage the sum ot Sixty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-One c*xl 60/100 Dollars ($86.231.60) including interest at the rale of 9.10% per annum Under the power of sale con­ tained in the mortgage and the statutes ol the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that Tie mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public renue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on July 2L\ 2005 The premises are located in the Crty of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as The South 1/2 of Lots 19 and 20. Block 13. Kenftekfs 2nd Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats. Page 37. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241*. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the bor­ rower. In that event, your damages, if any. are limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate Dated June 30. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCI ATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Indenture Trustee for New Century Home Equity Loan Trust 2004-2 . As Assignee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No 222 0134 ASAP710333 6/30 7/7, 7/14, 7/21 oomm estobksned by Mde (X. Sedton 8 of toe Michigan Dor—Uicn. be upon aN tact* teal and personal property wten Barry Carty. lAchgnn DoHare ($900,000) tor he purpose d paying toe art of ste aa>uB*on and acqumng. consracrng. tonrteng and eqxppng a new burtOng r toe poee of martaining. operdtag and ocqutmg eqdpmert and property tor Barry Carty TransT’ Are tuck tor tie foerahpri Ths a a requesi tor new oddaonci mritage $1,000 of taxable value) tor toe penod of 2005 torough 2008 mdusM tor be purpose of proving otkrtonal knot tor Ire prctecton services tor Ivy Woods Condominiums - Hastings The bonds «te to outstanding a maxxrwi at 20 years exclusive of retold ing R is ertmcM tod « tel be necessary tatey 7990 ma ($ 7690 pr if approved. « a esnmaied tool toe levy of 25 rate Ml provide itverue cf $403,320 in he tel ccterxtar year of toe iwy 6829 mel ($ 6829 per $ 1.000 at taobie value) tor debt eemce n toe tol­ as ot July 7. 2005 toe record of ton office mdnato tool toe total of al ratod pledge MU be dstxned to toe Township of Irving to repay toe proposed located n toe Carty ot Barry, CASTLETON TOWNS*# — PROPORTION NO. 1 QUESTION AS TO THE SALARY OF THE TOWNS*# TREASURER Shan o Tawnctvp Board resokibon providing on annual stay of $12,645 00 to toe dks of Towisrvp Treasurer (to place d aS far dam By Barry County PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP - PROPOSAL 1: MILLAGE RENEWAL FOR RM Short be prwioBfy vded ..xrease n toe 15-mfl tax hmrtdion imposed By irvng By Pnxrevt'ie CASTLETON TOWNSHIP — PROPOSITION NO. 2 QUESTION AS TO THE SALARY Of THE TOWNSNIP ASSESSOR Shall a Township Board resokteon providing on annual rotary d $15.280 00 to tos otece d Townshp Assessor (to ptoce d art per Own per $1.000 ot taxable vOue) tor toe penod al 2005 trough 2008 ndusrve tor he purpose ot conenumQ to provide krxis tor toe PramevAe Toership Pnxrwvm Townshp, and show toe Township levy such renewal m rmuage Chartton Parti CommonAQriQ 911 hiomaccie Mcxxx Ltarary F*8 Rooa Rm Added Fx« 25 mm 50 mtts 100 mm 65 mte 50 mm 150 mm 9087 mm 8l74mto 8174 mm 50 mm 2005 2006 2005-2014 2005 2009 2005 2009 2006 2005 2008 2005 2005 2006 2005 DC* Ji#y7 2005 OPEN: TUESDAY M. THURSDAY 34 Deluxe Homes Prices starting at $ 189,900 Golf Course Views L 11 1 Year Golf Membership Included .1-800-290-3289 Susan VanrteCor Treosurw Barry County 02628021 y.fl J °« �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 21. 2005 - Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES aWMBMMBaMBaMMaMMaMMMMliMMMMSBBSNaWi Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE • Default ha? been made in the conditions of a mortgage made br Dennis Alien a/k/a Denras R Alien and Josephine AVen. husband and wife, ongmai mortgagor(s), to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated December 27. 2004, and record­ ed on January 13. 2005 in Instrument 1140109. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy Thousand Five Hundred Fourteen And 54/100 Dollars ($70,514.54). including interest at 9.6% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings at 1.-00 PM, on August 11.2005 Said oremtses are situated in Township ot Cartton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Comendng at the South 1/4 post of Section 28 •.’-8 **orth 342 feet thence West 446 feet. North 195 feet. East 446 feet. South 195 feet to the point of beginning. Cartton township, Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date ot such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: July 14. 2005 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 • Tree & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File S060122F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) Detroit Legal News, 1409 Allen Road, Suite B, Troy Ml 48083-4003 wayne, UHiana ano Macomo vounuee Phone (248) 577-8100 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATIO.N OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made In the terms and conditions of a certain Michigan made by Timothy J. Crtttendon. Pamela Crtttendon, husband and wife of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to Long Beach Mortgage Company dated the 21st day of July. A D. 2003, and recorded m the office of the Regtster of Deeds, fct the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 29th day of July A.D. 2003 in Instrument No. 1109641 of Barry Records, which said mortgage was thereafter on. to-wit the 25th day of May. A D 2005. assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2004­ 1, thru mesne assignments and recorded on June 8. 2005 in the office of Register of Deeds In Instrument No. 1147800 tor said County of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest. the sum of $143,128.12 (One Hundred Forty Three Thousand. One Hundred Twenty Eight Dollars and Twelve Cents) including interest there on at 9.97% (nine point nine seven) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. thereof, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage. and pursuant to the statute of the State ot Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on, the 11th day of August. A.D.. 2005 at 1OU o'clock said mortgage wiU be torectoeed by a sate at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Ml, Barry County. Michigan of the premises described m said mortgage. Which said premises are described as foltows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Yankee Springs in the Counry of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Lot 13 of Pleasant Valley Estates as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats. Page 13. Barry County Records Commonly known as 12944 Valley Rd. Tax ID: 08-16-270-013-00. The redemption period shal be six months from the date of sucn sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 500.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: July 7. 2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO.. LPA By: Daniel E. Best (P58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weltman. Weinberg A Reis Co, LP.A. 755 W. Big Beaver Road, Suite 1820 Troy. Michigan 48064 WWR4O43O445O _ Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by ths foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed sotety to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at Bais, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Rebecca S. Nertzke, a single woman, original mortgagors). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . as, nominee for lender. Mortgagee, dated October 14. 2004. and recorded on October 21. 2004 in instru­ ment 1135859. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Six And 00/100 Dollars ($88.906 00). including interest at 6% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubbe vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings at 1:00 PM. on August 18. 2005 Said premises are situated in Village of Woodland. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 1 and 2 of Block 4 of Parrott’s Addition to the Village of Woodland, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 36. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from too date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6G0.324ia. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: July 21. 2005 For more information, please cal: FC W 248.593 1312 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #061397F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgages, in that event, your damages, K any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, *.lus InterasL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m ths conditions of a mortgage made by Stephen E. Curtis and Jill A. Curbs, husband and wife, original mortgagors), to Union Bank and Trust Company. N.A, Mortgagee, dated December 12. 1983, and recorded on December 16. 1963 in Uber 257 on Page 153. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc as nominee tor Lender as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on wnxto mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twenty-One Thousand Thirty-Four And 60/100 Dollars ($21,034.60). including interest at 13.5% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings at 1XX) PM. on Augjst 18. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 150 feet of the following description. A parcel of land located in the Norttiwest 1/4 of Section 15, Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point which lies 2162.90 feet due South and 300.00 feet due East of the Northwest comer of said Section 15; thence due East 300.00 feet; thence due South paraflei to the West line of said Section 15.345.50 feet to the centeriine ot Keller Road: thence North 65 degrees 23 minutes 49 seconds West 329.96 feet along the centeriine of road; thence due North 206.13 feet io the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the d-ite of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from die date of such sale Dated Jufy 21.2005 For more information, please cafl: FC R 1’46.593 1305 Trott A Trott. P C Attorneys For Mongage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc as nominee for Lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File S010469F03 NOTICE OF ELECTION The registered voters of the County of Barry are hereby noti­ fied that a ballot proposal shall be included on the August 2.2005. special election ballot which was authorized by the following res­ olution of the Barry County Board ot Commissioners on April 26. 2005 RESOLUTION NO. 05-10 COUNTY OF BARRY STATE OF MICHIGAN RESOLUTION TO APPROVE BALLOT PROPOSAL FOR COUNTY BONDS TO FUND RENOVATION AND EXPANSION OF MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES Minutes of a regular rrv*etir>g of the Board of Commissioners of the County ot Barry. Michigan, held at the Irving Township Hal. Hastings. Michigan, on the 26th day of April. 2005. at 7.-00 p.m. Local Time. PRESENT: Members: Gibson. Tripp. Nevins. Wing, Adams. French. James. Calttor ABSENT: Members None The following preamble and resolution were ottered by Member Nevins and supported by Member Adams: WHEREAS, the County of Barry (the “County") provides for the operation of a medical care facility known as Thomapple Manor (the “Medical Care Facility'); and WHEREAS. County electors have previously authorized a tenyear levy of 85 mills tor Capital Expenses and Operating the Medical Care Facility (toe “Capital and Operating Mtflage") by adoption of the tollowing Ballot Proposal at the November 7. 2000 election: Barry County Medical Care Facility (also known as Thomapple Manor) Capital Expenses and Operating Millage Shall the limitation on general ad valorem taxes within Barry County, as established by Article IX. Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution be increased by .85 new additional mills ($.85 per $1,000 of taxable value) upon all taxable real and personal prop­ erty within Barry County. Michigan, for a period of ten (10) years. 2000 through 2009. inclusive, lor the purpose of maintaining and opeiatiog the Barry County Medical Care Facility (also known as Thomapple Manor) and acquiring equipment and property for the Barry County Medical Care Facility? (If approved. 85 mills are estimated to raise $985,000 in the first calendar year of the levy.) WHEREAS, the Capital and Operating Millage was levied in 2004, after taking into account statutory rollbacks, at the rate of .8116 mills; and . WHEREAS, the Barry County Department ot Human Services Board, the governing board ot the Medical Care Facility, pursuant to a long-term stru*sgic plan. i>as determined the need to upgrade ttx 'Medical Care Facility through the renovation and expansion of its existing facility including the construction of a rehabAtatrve therapy “wing* tor both inpatients and out patients, mcreasbtg the number of private rooms from 16 ?o 96. and eliminating 4 bed wards while maintaining the existing 138 skilled nursing beds, the upgrade ot related support services and facility infrastructure, the purchase of furnishings and equipment, additional parking, land acquisition, related site work and professional services (the "Project"); and WHEREAS, the approximate cost of the Project is Eighteen Mittion Eight Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($18,850,000); an* WHEREAS. The Medical Care Facility is not able to fund the project from Medical Care Facility operations, without an exten­ sion of the currently existing Capital and Operating Millage or the issuance of general obligation unlimited tax bonds specific to this Project, subject to the approval of County electors; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the County to proceed with the Project; and WHEREAS, the County is authorized by Act 118 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1923, as amended. (“Ad 1183 and Act 34 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 2001. as amended (“Ad 34") to finance the cost ot the Project by the issuance of general obliga­ tion unlimited tax bonds, subject to the approval of the electors of the County; and WHEREAS, it is appropriate to submit the question of issuing general obligation unlimited tax bonds 'or too Project to the electore in accordance with Act 118, Act 34. and the Unlimited Tax Election Act. being Act 189 of the Public Acts of 1979. as amend­ ed; and WHEREAS, the Barry County Department of Human Services Board, the governing board of the Medical Care Facility, has determined that the Capital and Operating Millage (a) will no longer be needed to fund the cost of acquiring equipment and property for the Medical Care Facility should the Project be fund­ ed from the proceeds of a County bond issue in the manner described in this resolution, and (b) will not be needed in the fore­ seeable future. e.g., from the current time through 2009, io fund the cost of maintaining and operating the Medical Care Facility due to the accumulation of sufficient operating reserves NOW. THEREFORE. IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS 1. The County hereby authorizes and directs the sale of bonds in an amount not to exceed $18,850,000. backed by the faith and credit of the County, which shall be unlimited tax general obliga­ tions of the County, secured by the County's unlimited tax pledge, which bonds shall be issued m one or more series pursuant to and in accordance with. Act 118 and Act 34 and be paid from taxes levied without hmrtations to a rate or amount to the extent neces­ sary for the repayment of the bonds. 2. This resolution shall not become effective or binding upon the County until approved by a majority of the electors of the County voting on the question of the issue and sale of said bonds at a duty scheduled election held pursuant to the Michigan Election Law. when is Act 116 of toe Public Acts of Michigan ot 1954, as amended (the “Mctug-n Election Law") 3 The wording of the baftot proposal to be submitted to the electors shall be m the form attached hereto as Exhibit A and in such form ts hereby certified to the County Cterk as required by the Michigan Election Law 4 The ballot proposal Shan be submitted to the electors ot the County at the August regular election which will be held on August 2. 2005 5. The County Cleric is hereby authorized and directed to pro­ vide all notices of the election as may be required by law, includ­ ing Act 118 and the Michigan Election Law 6 In the event the ballot proposal ts approved by a majority of County electors voting thereon, then, based upon the determina­ tion of the Barry Count > Department of Human Services Board, the governing board ot the Medical Care FadMy. that toe purpose of the Capital and Operating Millage has been satisfied, the levy of the Capital and Operating Millage shal be eliminated effective upon toe initial levy of the debt service mMage authorized by the ballot proposal 7. All resolutions and parts of resolutions m conflict herewith shall be and the same are hereby rescinded AYES: Members All NAYS: Members:None ABSENT: Members:None RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED. Debbie S. Smith, County Clerk County of Barry EXHIBIT A BALLOT PROPOSAL MEDICAL CARE FACILITY PROJECT Shall the County of Barry issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds in an amount not to exceed Eighteen Million Eight Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($18,850,000) in one or more senes tor the purpose of paying the cost of the renovation and expension of ks existing fadMy mdudmg the construction of a rehabiMatrve therapy "wing." increasing the number of private rooms and eliminating the 4-bed wards while maintain­ ing the existing 138 skilled nursing bods, the upgrade of related support services and facility infrastructure, the purchase of fumtshmgs and equipment, additional park­ ing. land acquisition, elated site work and professional services, tor the Barry County Medical Care Facility a/k/a Thomapple Manor? The bonds win be outstanding a maximum of 20 years, exclusive of refunding. It is estimated that it win be nec­ essary to levy .21 mill ($.21 per $1.000 of taxable value) to pay debt service on the bonds in the first year ot the levy, and to levy an estimated average of .69 mM ($.89 per $1,000 o' taxable value) for debt Mrvtoe In toe taF lowing ye»/r,, until the bonds are retired. If this Pafot Proposal is approved, the current ten year voted Capital and Operating Milage tor the Medical Care Faelrty. which was levied m 2004 at the rate of .8116 mife s:iall be eliminated and shall not be levied for the rem.vn<k*r of toe ten year term, which expiree in 2009 The tax revenue received by the County as a result of the unlimited tax p^xlge wtf be disbursed to the County of Barry to repay the proposed bonds. Yes No STATE OF MICHIGAN ss. COUNTY OF BARRY I. Debbie Smith, the duly qualified and acting Cleric of the County of Barry. Michigan (the “County"), do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of a Resolution adopt­ ed by the Board of Commissioners at a regular meeting on the 26th day of April, 2005. the original of which is on file in my office. Public notice ot said meeting was given pursuant to and in com­ pliance with Act No. 267, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976. aa amended, including the case of a special or rescheduled meeting, notice by postng at least eighteen (18) hours prior to the time set for the meeling IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I have hereto affixed my official sig­ nature on this 26th day of April. 2005 Debbie Smith, County Clerk County of Barry This notice is given in accordance with the requirements of Section 3 of Act 118 of the Pubbe Acts ot Michigan of 1923. This notice is required to be published and posted in addition to the Notice of Election, which is required to be published with respect to the August 2. 2005. special election by the terms of toe Michigan Election Law Debbie Smith, Barry County Clark 085435/8 COORDINATOR of VOLUNTEERS CASA for Kids, Inc., has an opportunity for an experienced supervisor to join our team. Responsibilities include supervision and support of existing vol­ unteers, and recruitment and training of new volunteers, in addi­ tion to data collection on open cases. The desired candidate will have * excellent communication and interpersonal skills, * the ability to provide technical assistance, guidance, support and information to volunteers, ‘ knowledge of the court system * good problem solving and computer skills. Bachelor's degree in social science-related field or 3 years expe­ rience in volunteer coordination and/or social services desired. Interested candidates can forward resumes to: snewell@assk12.org or CASA for Kids, Inc., 430 Barfield Drive, Hastings. Ml 49058. CT] > Congratulations, NATALIE KNORP Wb’po prBod ol your scconpAshnonts Artm He 2004-2006 QrV MB hear Smsm. - SaiKtMl First Team M Confsraca - Sstoctad Sixth Ovarii la oar Sstrtct GREAT JOBI Love-Mom, Dad, Dan. Spaz and Gram/Gram? Abeam �Pafle 12 - Thursday. July 21. 2005 - The Hastings Barner Notice Of Mortgage Forecioouro Sala THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU AKE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTNPURCHASERS:»* rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shal! bo limit­ ed sdety to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at aale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mado by Brian J. Armstrong and Kelly R. Armstrong, tusband and wNo. original mortgagors). to Ragstar Bank. FS8. Mortgagee, dated March 26.2002. and recorded on April 8. 2002 in instrument 1077851. in Barry coun­ ty records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is dawned to bo due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand Two Hundred Fifty And 19/100 Doflara ($153,250.19), including inter­ est at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage w« be tors doeed by a safe of the mortgaged promisee. or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse «n Hastings at 1 DO PM. on August 4. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Carton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the North line of Section 27. Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Cartton Township. Lorry County, Michigan, distant West 420.0 feet from the Northeast comer ot Section 27; thence South 384.0 feet at right angles, thence West 225.0 feet: thence Nonh 384.0 feet to the North me of Section 77; thence East 225.0 feet to the place of beginning, Barry County Records The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6003241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ot such sale. Dated. July 7. 2005 For more information, please cal: FC W 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Flagstar Bank. FSB 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File #061122F02 PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: JASON L CURTISS and KELLEY A. BAINES, as jotot tenants with full rights of survivorship to GMAC Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 22. 1999, and recorded on June 10. 1999 in Document No. 1029341, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY FIVE THOU­ SAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY EIGHT AND 08/100 DOLLARS ($75,558.08). including interest at 7.50% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and provded, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wifi be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or acme part of them, at pubbe vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 o dock p.m. on August 18. 2005. Said Premises are situated in City of MiddteviUe. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 53 of MiddtevGo Downs Addtoon Number 3. according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 5 of Plats, on Pago 26. TAX ID NO. 08-041 -160-003-00 The Redemption period s.'jJI be 6 months from tlie date of such sale unless determined abandoned In accordance with 194aCL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated July 15, 2005 GMAC Mortgage Corporation. Ifortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN 8 ASSOCIATES. P.C. 23100 Providence Drive. Suite 450 Southfield. Michigan 48075 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY MFORMAT1ON OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having boon made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Michael W Thompson and Deborah L Thompson, husband and wife. Mortgagors, to TMS Mortgage Inc. dba The Money Store. Mortgagee, dated tne 18th day of October. 1996 and recorded In the office of tne Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 25th day of October. 1996 in Liber 676 of Barry County Records, page 502, said Mortgage having been assigned to Citibank. NA. as Trustee under Pooling and Serving Agreement dated as of March 31. 2005 Wachovia Loan Trust 2005-SD1 AssetBacked Certificates. Series 2005 SD1 on whichmortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of Seventy Six Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Three & 21/100 ($76,38321). and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mort­ gage or any part thereof Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 4th day of August 2005 at 1:00 o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage win be foredosed by a sate at public auction. to 6e highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml (that being the building where the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry « held), of toe promises desenbed in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as afore­ said on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 9.3500% per annum and all legal costs, marges, and expenses, including the attorney foes allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest In the premises Which said promises are describee as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the City of Hastings. County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit The West 76 test of Lol 31 and the East 10 feet of Lof 32. Koley's Addition No. 1. as recorded in Liber 3 of Plate on Page 94. Barry County. Michigan. During the six (6) months immediately fol­ lowing the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined- to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediate^ following the sate Dated 7/7/2005 Citibank. hLa. as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 31. 2005 Wachovia Loan Trust 2005-SD1 AssetBacked Certificates. Series 2005 SD1 Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. P.C. Jonathan L. Engman (P56364) Attorney for Ctobank. Nte. as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 31. 2005 Wachovia Loan Trust 2005-SD1 Asset-Backed Certificates. Series 2005 SD1 888 W. Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 248-362­ 2600 ASAP711086 7/7. 7/14, 7/21. 7/28 iwnwe Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THtS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by tlie foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any. sha> bo limit­ ed sotefy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interost. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Mitch J Nagel, a single man. original mortgagors). to D&N Bank. Mortgagee, dated January 4, 1998, and recorded on January 7, 1999 in instrument 1023364. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America. NA as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records, Mohigan, on whic mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand One Hundred Three And 86/100 Doflars ($83,103.86), including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sate contained In said mort gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wtfl be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on August 11.2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as: beginning at the center of said section; thence North 201.25 feet along the East lino of said Northwest 1/4; thence West 174.5 feet peraM with the South brie of saJ Northwest 1/4; thence North to the centeriine of the Thomapple River, thence Westerly 41 feet, more or less, along said centeriine to the West line of the East 216 feet of said Northwest 1/4; thence South to the South fine of said Northwest IM; thence Easterly along said South line to the place of begin­ ning. Subject to an easement for kvwa and egress over the East 42.5 feet thereof. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated July 14. 2006 For more Information. please cal: FC G 248.583.1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Bank of America. NA 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fterns. Michigan 48025-5822 Rile #060577F01 CLEANING MADE EASY PROPANE SERVICE TECH/ DELIVERY DRIVER NEEDED Ceiling* to floor*, laundry .and dithet Hi will grant your cleaning withet ♦ Home ♦ ♦ Full-time w/benefits. Experience preferred but willing to train the right person. Must be dependable, honest and customer service ori­ ented. Applv within (no phone calls, please). Office Laundry (269) 838-5427 Notice Of Mortgage Foractoeure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shaM bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered st sale, plus InterosL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon mads in the conditions of a mortgage made by Darrell B. Vandenburg. a married man, original mortgagors), to Consolidated Mortgage and Emanuel Services Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 16. 1996. and recorded on March 16. 1996 In instrument 1008910, and assigned by said Mortgagee to ContiMortgage Corporation as assignee by an assignment, m Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is dawned to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirty-Seven Thousand Rve Hundred Thirty-Eight And 91/100 Dollars ($37,538.91), including interest at 13.98% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 120 PM. on August 11.2006 Said premises are situated In Township of Irving. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 1 and 2. of Block 1. of Samuel Roush's Addition to the Wage of Freeport, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Pints, on Page 23, being located on the Northeast one quar­ ter of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: July 14, 2006 For more wilor motion, please cal: FC J 248.5931311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For CentiMortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rfe 80S3000F01 wmmm DIAMOND PROPANE 301 E. eroadway (M-43 Hwy.) • Woodland Licensed & Insured RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION TO: THE RESIDENTS ANO PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUT­ LAND, BARRY COUNTY, MCHK3AN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on the 13th day of July. 2005. at a regular meeting of the Townehip Board of the Charter Township of Rutland, the Rutland Charter Township Board adopted an Ordinance, which provides, in summery, as follows: An orcfinance to permit the coSection of chargee for the provision of emergency services, so as to alow the recovery of the actual costs and expenses incurred by the Township or the B.I.R.C.H. Fire District Therefore, Rutland Charter Township, Barry County, Michigan ordains: This section authorizes the imposition of charges permitting recovery of the “dual costs incurred by the Townehip, the B.I.R.C.H. Are District or other piovfders of emergency services In the Townehip, when providing pubic safety rotated services to non-residents ot the B.I.R.C.H. Are District or the Township, so as to protect the Township and the B.I.R.C.H Fire District from Incurring extraordinary costs resulting from provision of emergency response services. Definitions are as set forth in the Ordinance, which Is availabte for review at the Township Offices during regular Township office hours. The Township and/or B.I.R.C.H. Are Department may recover all costs Incurred in connection with a public safety or fire emergency incident. Such costs may be the Joint and several responsibility of the responsible party. (a) The Township Clerk shall mail an Invoice to a respons bte party, wnich shall be due and payable Within 30 days of mailing. If a responsfote party appeals the assessable costa, pursuant to Section 5. such costs shal be due and payable 30 days from tho date of the determination of the appeal. (b) The Township and/or the B.I.R.C.H. Are District shal have a Hen for unpaid costs and expens­ es incurred. The Township and/or the B.I.R.C.H. Are D strict may enforce such ben in any man­ ner provided by law. ftortinn Y - Prrfirtn for ftwftw Am—ihto fnati Assessable costs may be appealed. subject to tho procedures specified in Me section. Rartton VI - Other Raniodtea The Township and/or B.I.R.C.H. Are District may pursue any other remedy, or institute any appro­ priate action or proceeding as permitted by law to collect tssessabte fees. EHflaHlUMAUaMtaRMUMb The recovery of assessable fees pursuant hereto does not limit the responsible party's liability under local, state or federal law. ■ ’ If any portion of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held Invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shal bo Loomed a separate provision and such holding shal not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. This Ordinance Amendment shall take effect immediately upon Its adoption and publication Ah Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Ordinance wM take effect July 21. 2005 A copy of this Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the office of the Township Clerk any time during regular business hours or regular business days at the following stated address. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD Rutland Charter Township Hail 2481 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49068 Telephone: (269) 948-2194 THtS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN FORMAT1ON OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Jason S. Boyu and Amanda Boye. husband and wife, to First NLC Financial Services, LLC. mort­ gagee, dated September 4, 2002 and recorded September 11. 2002 in Instrument Number 1087260, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by U S Bank National Association as Trustee of CSFB ABS Trust Series HEAT 2002-4 by assignment dated September 11, 2002 and record­ ed on April 22.2005 in Instrument Number 1145296 . Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Four and 90/100 Dollars ($119,784.90) including interest at the rate of 7.00% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby r*ren that the mortgage wH be forectoeod by a aale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pub­ lic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 pjn. on August 18, 2006. The premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as: N Lot 1 and the East 1/2 of Lot 2. and all that part of Lot 11 of James Dunning’s roplatted addition to the Qty formerly Village of Hastings, described as beginning at.a point on the North line of said Lot 11 where the line dividing the East and West 1/2 of Lot 2 of said Plat meets said North line of Lot 11; thence Southerly 615 feet io a point 3 feet South of the Westerly extension of the North fine of the South 1/2 of Lot 938 of the dty. formerly Village of Hastings, and distant West 17.5 feet from the East line of said Lot 11; thence East peraM with said North line to the Southerly extension ot said dividing line between tho East and West 1/2 of Lot 2; thence Northerly along said Southerly exten­ sion of the fine dividing the East and West 1/2 of Lot 2 to the Place of Beginning. And ail that part Of Lot 11. lying East of the dividing line between the East and West 1/2 of Lot 2. where said Line is extended Southeasterly at right angles with Green Street at a pomt where said Line intersects the West fine of Lot 938. of the origma! Plat of the Village, now City of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof, all being in Block 1 of James Dunning Addition to the Crty. formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded Ptat thereof EXCEPT All that part of Lot 11 of James Dunning's replatted addition to the Crty. formerly Village of Hastings, lying East of the Southerly extension of the dividing line between the East Md Weet 1/2 of Lot 2 of said Ptat and South of a line which lies 3 feet South of and parallel with the Westerly extension of the North line of the South 1/2 ot Lot L 38 of the Crty. formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, untess the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §8003241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the safe. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the properly and there is a simultaneous resolution with the bor­ rower. In that event, your damages, if any. are limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale Dated: July 21. 2006 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for U S Bank National Association as Trustee of CSFB ABS Trust Series HEAT 2002-4 . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 231 4393 ASAP713180 7/21. 7/28, 8/4. 8/11 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ADOFTIOW MOT1CK OF TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OT THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on tho 13* day of July. 2006, st a tagufer meeting of the Townehip Board of the C.tarter Townehip of Rutland, tho Rutland Charter Tos?nehJp Board adopted an Ordinance, which provideo as follows: An Ordinance amending Article XVIII. Section 104.1800. of the Rutland Charter Townehip Zoning Ordinance, to revise the yard setback requirements In the C-3 zoning district V repeal al Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith; end to provide for an efleUYe date. Therefore. Rutland Charter Townehip, Berry County. Michigan ordains: SECDON | ■ AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XVR. SECTION 104.1800 Articte XVIII, Section 104.1800 of the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amor ti­ ed by revising the yard setback requirements in foe C-3 zoning dntria as toflows. including tie adt Btton of footnote (o): • Front Side Rear C-3 (abutting non-reskfentiafly zoned property) 50 20 20 C-3 (abutting recktentially zoned property) 50 30(e) 30(o) (o) When a C-3 property abuts a reckfentialy zoned property, the rear and side yard setbacks shal be 30 feet and shal todude a ten toot buffer zone, as depicted in Figure 104.1800(1) Figure 104.1800(1) Buffer Zone: A wan. wood fencing or combination of plantings of suffleter- height, length, and opac­ ity to form a visual barrier which shall include 1 deciduous tree. 1 evergreen tree and 4 shrubs per each 20 linear feet along the property line, rounded upward and a 6-foot taM wall or 3 toot teH berm. SECDQN fl-EFFECTIVEDATEANDREPEAL Thts Ordnance Amendment shall take effect eight (8) days following pubkeaton after adoption Al! Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Ordinance w« take effect July 29. 2005 A copy of this Ordinance may bo purchased or inspected at tho office of tho Township Cterk any time during regular business hours or regular business days at the following stated address. 09543791 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD Rutland Chartar Townehip Hall 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49068 Tatephona: (269) 948-2194 �I �I 1. UnC > onuan w - w tw«thrml*rxlcu cum rthrm l-*r>4 Company 1*4z*mA JU» MIST MU. Bu»rr driaultr-C khn* ii*untr> home »• a«rr» ' 4 bnlrwm> 2 COMMUNITY DI vt tor MINT SPECIALIST POSI­ TION 4n>rr<l qu41U>«4tMm* ^icIuJc scant wntux **• «■» ihaidtrn'* pUthuuMc. m- mu»t. •a«l IUmwx custom <uk •'.«»- tin-pUii. pastsl nod V. watri U<r» ot »lo«,r prxrd te tU bru-w at at SI41000 Wul cmudn I , A*O or nlV’-M* tv pxanHHrni -t»rCulr tf- SOU WANT QU Aim >l aHonUbtf rn<»-> when s.u bo. pn-ung Oil J-AJ 1* r omthmg tfvn baaMAri* . jrj' jnd btnchun-% <*c »u»p m *t 1W N M4» H«> lU.nn^k . .criimt (vmpuavr unum ».< two »r«n cioununitx uo rioprwnt oprrwncv tuD-nmc ^.wroon that mpvn, t.< tr» Lommib IV iAn-cto< Submit nsuotr t*» Aus'"1 ,c «. .t. ..I IU.lms 2JI t Mw st >UM*no MIN’* ORIVtR aJd.tntrs.1 CT>L A JrnvM n>-v0<O Ua'ling lot Jcpt-nJab-r .wtbimrt w-rsur itu-nird p«-rs.<n with chaul Vtt» UK b or sDl-A Ucmm Lavi working imr nmmmt t*lAi24R*77?t WANTW Dairan- >. kwk- �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 2’ 2005 - Page 15 TIME, continued from page 9 bench, where four at one time could wash their hands, taking turns until all were fin­ ished. This was the same bench where all classes were held at the front of the room. The rest of the kids had to try to keep their minds on their studies instead of listening to the class which was being held. We had a variety of ages from 5 to 14. The large stove was in the middle of the room. It was too hot near it and loo cold only a few feel awry from it. During the years that Mrs. Ethel Buck was teaching there, she remembers the mice that enjoyed watching the kids by perching on library books at the back of the room. Of course when the kids saw a mouse, there was a wild commotion! There was Fred E.. Mike G., Don P.. Lewis G. and other boys who would take up the chase with window boards and brooms, while most of the girls were on top of their desks. They hardly ever caught one. It took a while to bring order back again. I think the mice were still there to trouble Miss Seger when she taught. However, one of these creatures was accidentally “cremated" wh»!e hiding in a waste basket, which was dumped into the heating stove. He had plenty of family left to carry on -uschief. though. There were the softball games, where it took both boys and girls of all ages to make up » ’.cam. The school team would play other country schools. I remember playing at the Brown School, in the pasture field across the road from the school on the John Us bome farm. It was fun. Though there were hard times, life was good. My Memories at the South Fish School By BUI Cook Attended 1934-1942 My first memory of the Fish School was in 1934. when my family moved to the former Hattie Newton farm on top of the hill. We could see the school house on the hill over the top of Neil Newton's bam. It was about a half mile walk down Brown Road to Broadway by the Neil Newton house where Lyle Newton lived. He was the only kid there that I knew on my first day of school. Lyle was about 13 and 1 was 5. I didn't know the teacher. Ethel Crook Buck, but she turned out to be a great teacher. In four years she had started me well in school, from a boy who would rather play in the dirt than to learn how to read and write. She told me about this only last summer, and I thank her today for the good start. I man­ aged to pass my grade every year. I have heard that many kids took 10 years to get through eight grades. My eighth grade teacher. Louise Baldwin, was a great teacher also. I realize now that I had good teachers. 1 soon was old enough to pump a pail of water with Robert Tooker. It took two boys to pump the waler outdoors and carry it into the school to the crock waler fountain, which was setting in the comer. Il was so high a bigger boy had to dump the pail of waler into it. It took another pail full to fill a large kettle on the wood heating stove, which was used to heat glass jars of soup or whatever we brought from home for lunch. There were many large families in the 1930s who didn't have enough food because of hard times. I remember a girl and boy who couldn't come to school because they had no shoes. The boys also had to run out to the woodshed and earn in the wood for the one big stove that heated the one room school house. I remember when one boy brought ciga­ rettes to school and smoked with the boys in their outhouse. The teacher. Mrs. Buck, found out and warned him sternly. One day when the snow was a fool deep and the wind was blowing hard in February. Rob and 1 were walking home from school with a sack full of Valentines in one hand and dinner pail in the other. Rob set his down on the ground to buckle his boot. Lyle and Robert Fifield came in time to see Valentines blowing across the field. They ran and caught most of them. There was a time when someone's hat got tossed up into the Belfry twice in one day. It seems that the real fun was running up and down the road to get a long ladder from the Newton farm - two times. The last time was 9 In 1936-1938 we hail 4-H handicrafts in the school. It was noisy w ith sawing and sanding The teacher was holding classes in tlie back of the room for the other kids. Our leader was Benjamin Endres. The girls were at their 4-H Sewing Club every Fridas afternoon at the home of their leader. Maude Cook. She was a 4-H leader for over 20 years. Also girls from tlie Brown School attended the sewing club. With the house full of girls when my brother Charlie and 1 came home, we made a fast exit to the barn. The sliding on the hill in snow and noisy ball games on warmer days. the laughter and the swings banging against the steel poles; I can stand in my yard and still hear it. just as it all started 60 years ago. It is believed that the original log school burned and the school as we knew it was rebuilt in the early 1900s. Fish School Reunion attracts 70 Mudents The first-ever Fish School Reunion attract­ ed about 70 students, with a total of about 120 jeoplc attending Saturday. Aug. 8. Fish School on N. Broadway in Carlton Township, closed in 1952. The three oldest students in attendance were Glen Stadei. 86. of Charlotte, who attended the school in 1915; Rex Frisby. 80. Freeport, who attended in 1918, and LaVerne Stadei. 86. Deerfield, who attended in 1920. There two sets of twins. Dorothy (Price) Zombar of South Gale and Doris (Price) Heacock of Hastings, and Linda (Smclkcr) Allen of Ionia and Brenda (Smelker) Williams of Richland. The last two students at school were pres­ ent. Kay (Newton) Faunce of Newaygo and Kay (Price) Fischer of Lake Odessa. Faunce was the last student in school (1952). Howard Smclkcr came the furthest, as he flew in from Brooklyn. N.Y. The entire members of two families were all there: one Service family. Margaret (Service) Ashcraft. Gene Service, John Service. Wilma (Service) Bump. Don Service and Herb Service; and the Smelker family. HowanJ Smelker. Shirley (Smclkcr) Miner. Linda (Smelker) Allen. Brenda (Smelker) Williams and mother. Neva (Price) Smelker There also was one teacher. Dcloris Dipp (1950-51). (1951 -52) of Freeport The next Fish School Reunion will be in two years, probably the second Saturday of August 1994. Fish School Reunion coming August 8 A reunion of teachers and students of the old Fish School is being planned for I to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. at the Freeport Community Building. The rural school, located on North Broadway in Carlton Township, began in 1953 and went through its final year in 1952. with just one teacher and student. Kay (Newton) Faunce and Mrs. Charles Townsend. By 1954 the District No. 4 Fish School had been annexed into the Thomapple Kellogg school district. Records show that as few as 17 and as many as 37 students attended the school between 1853 and 1919. In 1920. Alice Reynolds taught 27 youngsters. Valenta Byrant taught 26 in 1932 and Thelma Endsley had 18 in 1924. Other teachers in that era included Ruth Tabberer. Genevieve Whitney. Mildred Dolph. Winnfred Kinne. Delores Dipp and Mary Bidelman. In an unusual twist, there were five sets of twins in the school in 1949. including Dorothy and Doris Price. Jack and Jerry' Price. Linda and Brenda Miller, and Man and Betty Sherer. Suit against City-County Airport being heard today by Heather A. Reed ’ Staff Writer A lawsuit filed against the Hastings CityBarry County Airport Commission will be heard toiday (Thursday. July 21) in Barry County Circuit Court. Richard Smith II filed suit last January against the commission over removal of two fuel trucks and access to the commercial space leased to Hastings Sky Dive. The commission notified Smith Jan. 26 that the two fuel trucks, which have been on the property since the year 2000. had to be removed because of possible leakage and that Smith had to remov- a vehicle near the secu­ rity gate which was keeping the gate open to the hanger that Hastings Sky Dive uses. Smith also was asked to remove a motor home and pontoon boat that had been stored outside near the hanger. He was io have the items removed in three days. One day after Smith received the notice, representatives from local towing company and fuel distribution company arrived at the airport to remove the fuel and tow the truck off airport property. An inspection done in August 2(MM by the Michigan Department of Transportation rec­ ommended the commission contact a local fire marshal and an environmental specialist to determine if the trucks were leaking or pose a hazard to the community. Smith contends in his complaint that no inspection by a fire marshal or environmental specialist was done, that the fuel trucks do not leak and they arc in compliance with all fed­ eral and state laws regarding aviation fuel storage. The plaintiff goes on to stale that since the airport manager. Jeff Rairigh. operates a fuel concession al the airport, he stands to gam financially if the trucks arc removed. Smith was granted a temporary re'.training order prohibiting the removal of the fuel trucks in January. Another charge in the complaint is that since the installation of the security fencing amt key -operated gales have been installed at the airport. Raingh has denied access to the hanger to customers and delivery personnel of the skydiving company which has caused a loss of business. in answer to the complaint, the commission filed a counter suit against Smith for unautho­ rized commercial operations and activities at the airport. Commissin members maintain that the skydiving business was never author­ ized to use fuel tank trucks in their lease. They also stale that the hangers are accessible to the general public with permission from the commission or manager on site. SW Barry Sewer Water Authority receives permit The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Water Bureau has engineer. Fleis & VandenBrink. to renew the and receive more wastewater for years to wastewater treatment plant discharge permit with the DEQ. The permit determines the conditions for receiving; treating and dis­ come. charging treated water to their groundwater As an example, with the available treat­ ment capacity, the wastewater treatment facil­ ity can accept wastewater from up to 800 new This permit increases the amount of waste­ water that can be discharged from the treat­ ment facility to a million gallons per day. discharge beds. Changes in 1999 to the state's groundwater permitting rules prompted a detailed review homes, along with other commercial or insti­ tutional customers that could lead to local jobs." more than double the previous allowable level of the wastewater facility’s treatment and dis­ of 426.000 gallons per day. Many additional test wells have been added at the treatment plant to insure that no harm to charge operations with the MDEQ. Cary Bond, an engineer with Fleis & The authority also performed extensive testing on the treated effluent discharged to issued a groundwater discharge permit, effec­ tive Oct. I. to the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority . the environment can occur, according to Mark Doster, administrator for the sewer authority. Water samples from these test wells arc mon­ itored on a monthly basis and all information is sent to the DEQ for review. Doster said the granting of this permit brings the sewer facility into complete com­ pliance with all DEQ rules and standards. The authority has been working with its Vandenbrink. said. “The extensive work com­ pleted by the authority demonstrated that the the six rapid infiltration basins located an the treatment facility's site. Engineering and spe­ cialized laboratory work showed that though 1.000.000 gallons per day of treated effluent is consistent with the facility's original 1993- the treated effluent contains elevated sodium and chloride levels (primarily from the use of waler softeners by sewer customers, the treat­ ed effluent from the facility was not damag­ constructed facility. The good news is that with the wastewater treatment plant currently at only half of its treatment capacity, the facil­ ing to the neighboring wetland environment. The discharge permit takes effect Oct. I and is valid for another five-year period. existing facility's discharge capacity (under the new groundwater rules) of up to ity can proceed with original plans to grow • Franklin Decker Jr.. 42. of Hastings. was sentenced to a minimum of 32 months to a maximum of 48 months in prison with credit for 60 days served for four counts of probation violation. The charges include one count each of use of marijuana, failure to attend substance abuse treatment, failure to attend sex offender treat­ ment. and failure to report to the probation office as ordered. His original charge was of failure to register a change of address when he moved from Dowling to Hastings in March He originally received 18 months probation, two days jail with credit for two days served, and $800 in court costs and fines. The maximum penalty for this felony is four years in prison and/or $2,000 in fines. • Robert B. Owen. 47. of Nashville, was sentenced to five months in jail with credit for 98 days served for one count of probation viola­ tion by failing to complete the adult drug court program. His original charge was one count of attempted breaking and enter­ ing with intent to commit larceny from December of 2003 when he broke into the VFW Hall in Nashville. He originally received a sen­ tence of 90 day s in jail with credit for two days served. three years pro­ bation. admission to the jduh drug court program and $ 1325 in court costs and fines. The maximum penalty for this felony is five years in prison. Banner Court News 7-21 Area wrestlers hone their skills at LHS summer camp by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Veitch said the coaches work on the basics. He explained. "Il helps when the kids can Area wrestlers had some extra practice last week at Lakewocd's Mid-Michigan hear advice from someone else." One of the clinicians was Jack Provincial team. Charles Wells from Grand Ripids Community College was another clinkzian. He was national champ in 1973 and an alter­ from perennial mat power Eaton Rapids. nate on the Greco-Rqman wrestling team for Veitch said he is one of the best high school the 1976 Olympics in Montreal. Canada. Veitch studied under him and thinks highly of the threc-day camp. More than 300 middle coaches. "I know Lakewood will have their work cut school and high school wrestlers from eight out when we compete against Eaton Rapids." area schools met all morning to hone their he said. Lakewood 1997 graduate Nick Boucher basic physics of weight distribution to be able spoke about the importance of a positive mind Dewitt. Ionia. Thomapple Kellogg . Perry and also was on hand. Boucher was three times All-State in high school and was a member of Delton. the Cleveland Slate University wrestling Wrestling Camp. This is the 11 th year Lakewood High School wrestling coach Bob Veitch has held techniques. Tlie participating schools were Lakewood. Hastings. Lansing Eastern. his wrestling abilities. Wells’ instruction included some of the to flip or hold down an an opponent. He also set. SUPERIOR ★ AUTO* Grand Opening; *. Stop In k See Shawn Ricketts Sales Manager Buy Here, Pay Here... SAVE HERE! No Credit, Bad Credit, No Problem! Fast Credit Approval Over 30 Years in the Business It took 17 years but the new Orangeville Township Community Center and Township Hall is on the way to becoming a reality. The groundbreaking ceremony was held Wednesday afternoon, July 20, and the anticipated completion date is November of this year. Pictured lifting dirt (from left) are Bob Perino, Jennifer Goy. Linda Ribble. Vickie Ritchie and Boyce Miller. Charles Wells offers his advice to par­ ticipants in this year’s Mid-Michigan Wrestling Camp at Lakewood High School, telling them that they need a win­ ning mind set as well as winning moves. (Photo by Helen Mudry) SUPERIOR ★AUTO* 301 West State St. 269 945 5700 ~ .. New Location In ... Hastings, Ml 1 877 79SUPERIOR www.supertorMrto.com o-sztsm �Page 16 - Thursday. July 21. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Saxon sports have a big weekend ahead, Aug. 5-6 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Every summer the Buzz Youngs Legends Golf Classic honors men and women who have played an important role Hastings ath­ letics. This year is no different, with Dennis Storrs being chosen as this year's legend. l*his year's event will be the culmination of a big weekend for Hastings' athletics and the Hastings Athletic Boopsters. The Golf Classic tees off at 8:30 a.m. with a shot gun start at Hastings Country Club on Saturday. Aug. 6. Friday night, the new Saxon Fieldhouse will be dedicated on the Northwest end of Johnson Field beginning with ceremonies in front of the bleachers beginning at 7 p.m. Larry and Earlene Baum donated $500,000 to the school last August for the project, and asked that it be dedicated in memory of Hastings coaches Jock Clarcy and Jack Hoke, who were Larry ’s coaches when he was an athlete at Hastings High School. “I’m pretty excited about how things are going with the Fieldhouse, and I think the enthusiasm of the whole program up there is coming around.” said Bob Teunessen, presi­ dent of the Hastings Athletic Boosters. The new fieldhouse includes locker rooms for both home and visiting football teams a id will be used by other athletic squads through out the school year, a locker room for game officials, a training room, ticket booths, a con­ cession stand and restroom facilities that will be open to the public not only on game days but to those using the track and tennis courts throughout the year. “It's a beautiful building on the inside. It will provide our kids, and visiting teams, with some first class accomadations we have not had. It puts us on par with anyone in the area." said Hastings athletic director Mike Goggins. Clarcy and Hoke are two men who have already been honored by the Legends Golf Classic. A big reason the dedication cerimony is planned for Aug. 5 is that organizers hoped it would make it easier for returning legends to attend both the cerimony and the annual golf outing. The Buzz Youngs Legends Golf Classic is a four-person scramble. The cost is $75 per person, and includes greens fees for 18 boles of golf, a shared power cart, as well as food throughout the day including a continent.'! style breakfast, lunch at the turn, and a N.Y. Strip Steak dinner prior to the awards cere­ mony following the golfing. Last summer 40 teams participated in the event. The cut-off will be at about 42 teams, but right now there are only 15 slots filled. “There have been many golf tourna­ ments this summer...” said Booster Carla Heyden. “We arc a great club, and I’m getting a little - I’m very nervous that we just conincidcntally happen to be one of the last golf events of the summer.” “They tell me that teams always come in the last week, but still - help!” Space can be reserved by contacting the Construction is nearing an end on the new Saxon Fieldhouse at the Northwest comer of Johnson Field. A dedication ceremony is planned for Friday. Aug. 5. at 7 p.m. Fans of Saxon athletics can tour the new facility Friday night and show their support for the program by participating in the annual Buzz Youngs Legends Golf Classic Saturday. Aug. 6. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings Country Club al (269) 945-2756. Prizes will be awarded, including $500 for the first place team and $300 for second. There will also be two blind draws for $100 each, as well as three closest to the pin con­ tests, two male and two female long drive competitions, a 50/50 closest to the pin. an optional skins game and a raffle table. Other previous legends include Lew Lang, Bob Carlson. Pat Murphy. Dick Guenther. Bruce McDowell. Bernie Oom. Tony Turkal. Bob VanderVeen. Dr. Jim Atkinson. Carl Schoessel. Larry Melendy. Cynthia Robbe. Ernie Strong and Bill Karpinski. Vaulters called to the Valley by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Fishermen aren’t the only one’s carrying poles around all summer long. Summer is also a great season for pole vaulters, and many of the best from around the area, the state and beyond will be at Maple Valley High School in the coming weeks. Some of the best are there on a regular basis anyway. The Lions will be hosting a pole vault camp on Saturday. July 30, from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The Lions’ objective. “To run a POSITIVE, ENERGETIC, FUN FILLED environment by offering you vaulting technique proficiency, video analysis, drills you can actually use, and lots of vaulting to improve and correct skill mastery and readiness,” says the website at www.landonathletics.com which is the place to find registration forms for the event and another one coming up at Maple Valley the Moon Vault. The Moon Vault is a one-day competition being held for the second time, Aug. 6, at MVHS to try and help raise funds for new vaulting standards for the school’s track and field program which has been one of the best in the stale the past few seasons. Leading the charge for many of those Lion squads have been the pole vaulters, who are headed by coach Jerry Sessions. “He is probably one of the top pole vault coaches in the state, if not the Midwest We’re really lucky to have him here.” said MVHS athletic director Mike Sparks. With the help of some Lion athletes Sessions held the Moon Vault a year ago. and nearly 50 participants showed up. Rain hurt the event a bit. "We kind of lost money last year, but we won’t give up. We’ll earn ’em sooner or later.” said Sessions. “We bought too many Tshirts. We learned a lot from last year.” Some of Sessions’ star pupils will help run the camp the final week of Julv, including MVHS graduates Miranda Farr and Tara Gordenski and Portland star Tommy Stomant. Farr was a national champion and three time ali-american vaulting for Lansing Community College where she still takes courses. Gordenski graduated from MVHS this spring and was a medallist at the Division 3 State Finals. She plans to vault at Liberty University in Virginia during her college days. Stomant. who Sessions helped tutor, was a state champion in division 3 as a junior in 2003, and was second in the state the follow­ ing year despite adding a foot to his final height of the season - from 14-6 to 15-6. He currently vaults at Michigan State University. Cost to participate in the camp is $40. and it will be limited to the first 25 applicants in an effort to keep an effective vaulter-to-coach ratio. Sessions suggested that participants be entering at least the sixth grade. Athletes do not necessarily have to have pole vaulting experience. “We’ll teach people that have never jumped before,” said Sessions, “but it’ll probably be a little tougher for them.” It is highly recommended that athletes bring their own poles, for one to make sure that there are enough to go around and so coaches can give the most accurate instruc­ tion to competitive vaulters. It would probably take more than that one day of vaulting for anyone to be ready for the Moon Vault. Pits .will open for warm-ups at 6 p.m. and competition will begin around 7 in five divi­ sions - 14-and-under. 15-16. Masters. 17-18. and College. The entry fee is $25. and all competitors receive a T-shirt. The fee also goes to help cover the cost of awards which include Moon Pies an? trophies for all the division winners. Sessions has been helping teach pole vaulters since he got dut of school, and has been an official assistant coach with the Maple Valley varsity girls' track and field team for 16 years. The Lions have a long string of sending vaulters to the high school state finals. “I don’t think I can remember a time (when a Lion wasn't pole vaulting at the state finals)." said Sessions. “It hasn't happened in quite a while. There might have been a time, but I can’t think of one.” “I have a good time. The best thing about it is when other coaches and people see our kids and they wonder how they get a long so well together," said Sessions. “It's because they practice so much together.” Recent Maple Valley graduate Lisa Hamilton cheers on teammate Tara Gordenski as she gets ready for a vault at this spring’s Division 3 State Finals. Botn earned state, medals in their senior season. Gordenski will be one of the coaches at the July 30 pole vault camp hosted at Maple Valley High School. (File photo) Grandstand opens with two nights of twisted metal Demolition derby main event winner, Katie McKinney, has her car tapped with the checkered flag by an event official signaling her championship at the conclusion of Monday night's grand stand show at the Barry County Fair. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Firefighters weren't just racing at Tuesday night's Autocross at the Barry County Fair. Here they work on putting out the flames coming from a car which saw its race end a couple laps earty in a four-cylinder heat. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Members of the Freeport Fire Department show off their hardware after dominating Tuesday night's Autocross events at the BarryCounty Fair Mike Yarger (front left) won the third annual Fire Fighters Challenge to earn $500 tor the department He is joined by Steve Funk. Chief Jim Yarger. (back row from left) Jerry Barton. Jamie Mauer, and Assistant Chief Joe Faunce. Barton won the four-cylinder event at the Autocross and Mauer was second in the 6-cylinder and up division �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 21. 2005 - Page 17 Charity Classic raises $30,000 The MainStreet Savings Bank Charily Golf Classic continued to grow in 2005. giving $30,000 to four local charities. The Barry County YMCA garnered the most vines from participants and received $15,000. The YMCA plans to use those funds to construct a new Track and Trail ropes course, to replace the ropes course that was built in 1988 and needs to be replaced because the trees that make up the structure have grown and changed in the past 17 years. The District Judge Gary Holman. Kathy Holman. Mike Diamond, and Dr. Diane Ebaugh finished the day. Saturday 9. as the first place team. “I am so pleased about the tum out • the funds raised, the sponsors and the golfers." said Bonnie Ballinger, who co-chaired the event with Janie Bergeron. The Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County received $7,500. Barry County United Way Continuum of Care received $4,500 and Barry County Habitat for Humanity. $3,000. The Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County wants to increase awareness, advocacy and educational programs that eliminate and prevent acts of child abuse with its new found funds. Dangerous actions of “Shaken Baby Syndrome" and the develop­ ment of parenting skills require additional funding. Barry County United Way Continuum of Care will assist Barry County families with mortgage or rental assistance when faced with foreclosure or eviction. A requirement of the financial assistance is attendance at budgeting workshops. These workshops have assisted other families in making the choice to find more affordable housing. All moneys raised will qualify for a matching grant from MSDHA. ' Habitat for Humanity Barry County will work in partnership with low income families of Barry County and provide them with homes, sold to them at cost and interest free. The money from this event will be combined with other donations to build at least two homes in the next 12 months. There were 46 teams participating in this year s event, and 13 major sponsors including the title sponsor MainStreet Savings Bank. MainStreet’s Dave Hatfield announced that his company would continue on as the signa­ ture sponsor through 2009. Ballinger said she expects most of the local businesses who participated to keep making this event a big one for area chanties. “We expect at least 8<)-percent of the spon­ sors to return." she said, "and have new and different opportunities for other businesses and individuals who would like to become involved in Barry County's Charity Golf Classic." Other major sponsors included the Barry Community Foundation. Coleman Insurance Agency. Granger Insurance Company. M & M Gourmet Catering. Middleville Market Place, J-Ad Graphics. WBCH Radio. Edward Jones - Mark Christensen. Dreisbach Motors. Priority Collision Center. Family Tree Medical Associates, and Hastings Fiberglass. The event also had 18-separate bole spon­ sors from throughout the community. Hole sponsors were the Hastings Elks Temple. Jennifer and Daemeon Richards of Shaklee Distributors. Stephanie Fekkes. Hastings Orthopedic Clinic. Napa Filtration Products. Eye and ENT Specialists. Maxi Muffler Plus Inc.. Depot Law Offices. McKeown and Kraai CPAs. SandRidge Bank. Northside Pizza. Drs. Woodliff and Hoffman. Miller Real Estate in Middleville. Gee and Longstreet. Newton Vending, and Walker. Huke and Sheldon PC. Karen Josma, executive director of the County Child Abuse Prevention Council, staffed her organization's booth. The Council went home with $7,500. The first place team receives the trophy from David Hatfield, who heads MainStreet Savings Bank - primary sponsor of the event, and Penny Porter. The event is named after her late husband Bill, who had the idea for an event to boost the community. Placing first were District Judge Gary Holman. Kathy Holman. Mike Dimond and Dr. Diane Ebaugh. Pictured from left are Gary Holman. Hatfield. Porter. Ebaugh. Dimcnd and Kathy Holman. A check for $15,000 was presented to representatives of the YMCA by David Hatfield of MainStreet Savings Bank and Event Co-chairs Bonnie Ballinger and Janie Bergeron. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) Phillips headed for Nationals in North Dakota with team Ml by Molly Benningfidd J-Ad Graphics Intern When he first got into wrestling as a sixyear-old. Eddie Phillips of Lakewood never thought he would be attending the Olympic Training Center to work w ith w restlers from around the country. But the senior also never realized how far he would advance in his wrestling career. second as a junior. He's also qualified The Olympic Training Center in Colorado for Michigan's Springs. Colorado, gave him the chance to wrestling team, that will send him to North leam more technical moves and practice Dakota this Saturday for the Nationals in his both Greco-Roman and freestyle. Phillips 171 -pound weight class. favors the first because of the challenge it After the finish of his junior year in Lakewood cheerleades practice their splits. represents. wrestling. Phillips walked away with shared He was able to stay for a week, learning MVP honors and various other accolades tips from top wrestlers and coaches from within the team. around the country. Before his trip to Phillips has been to Michigan High When asked what his favorite part about Colorado. Phillips stayed in shape for both School Athletic Association's Individual wrestling was. he responded with, “the chal­ wrestling and football, since he is also a State Finals twice as a Lakewood wrestler, lenge and work that you put into it. the grat­ member of the varsity football team. placing sixth during his sophomore year and ification of beating people." Phillips said he most looks forward to football and the anticipation of college dur­ ing his senior year. Although it seems as if he lives and breathes sports (which he pretty much does), he also enjoys playing the guitar and lists country music and oldies as his favorites. He isn't sure where he will attend college after graduating next spring, but his future is bright thanks in part to his constant dedica­ tion in wrestling. Cheerleaders gearing up for next season by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Lakewood's competitive cheer team has been spending the summer limbering up for the fail season. Besides learning the cheers. Coach Kim Martin has the girls working on weight train­ ing. gymnastics and overall conditioning. A typical practice starts with stretching. The girts do leg stretches with splits to the left, the right and leg lifts over their heads and against the wall. Martin might also include a mile run. The varsity cheerleaders will soon be off ic camp in Alma. The camp is run by Champion Cheer and the Lakewood girls are scheduled to attend Beast Camp. Martin said the team should be strong for this year's competitions with 10 of the 19 members on the varsity team being seniors. The junior varsity team returned from camp last week. They won the sportsmanship award. J-Ad Graphics and the Hastings Athletic Boosters proudly presents THE BUZZ YOUNGS LEGENDS GOLF CLASSIC Saturday, August 6th, 2005 Hastings Country Club 4-Person Scramble • 8:30 a.m. Shot Gun Start $75.00 per person includes greens fee for 18 holes of golf, shared power cart & lunch — Cash Prizes — First... 500 • Second... 300 2 Blind Draws... 100 each 3 Closest'to the pin ■ 4 Long Drives (2 malcs/2 females), 50/50 closest to the pin. Skins game (optional). Raffle table. LEGENDS... Jock Clarey, Lew Lang. Jack Hoke, Bob Carlson, Pat Murph), Dick Guenther, Bruce McDowell, Bernie Oom, Tony Turfcal, Bob VanderVeen, Dr. Jim Atkinson, Carl Scheessel, Larry Melendy, Cynthia Robbe, Ernie Strong. Bill Karpinski and this year’s Legend Dennis Storrs. Contact Hastings Country Club at 269-945-2756 to sign up. Soon-to-be Lakewood High School senior Eddie Phillips (left) breaks away from an opponent during the 2005 MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills. (File photo) �page 18 - Thursday. July 21.2005 - The Hastings Banner DELTON, continued from page 1 Superintendent Ron Archer said all the deadlines for the applications were honored. hi other business Monday evening. the Hoard of Education: Another issue was that the positing for tlie • Installed new board member Andrew position stated it would give preference to those with certification in Early Childhood Stoncbumer and and reins'alled Sharon Development, however, two of the three • Approved new officers Sandy Barker as president; Sharon Boyle, vice president; Elizabeth Matteson, secretary; and Tony applicants have not achieved this credential. Another item outlined in a position paper handed out at the meeting staled. Boyle, both of whom were elected May 3. Crosariol as treasurer. “Superintendent Archer and the Board of • Heard a report on the workings of the Education violated the spirit of the open middle school accountability plan. The dis­ meetings act by posting a meeting notice for trict is looking at ways to reach students in July 15. 2005. in a building that is under seventh and eighth grades in order to prepare construction to address community concerns them for high school. One possible way to motivate students in without the community present." At that meeting the discussion centered on the middle school would be to attach some the employment process that is currently in type of graduation credit to the courses. place. Archer said they are “studying” practices There have been no final decisions as the and procedures that are used in other dis­ school students succeed once they enter high tricts. Several members of the audience spoke in school. • Heard the superintendent's report that support of one candidate, who was a substi­ tute teacher in the district but was not construction is progressing well. The district is on track to have things ready for the first selected for the position. Another audience day of school Tuesday. Sept. 6. member noted the rumors circulating about the hiring issue were not positive for the Archer also said tboy are in contract nego­ tiations with teachers major support staff Delton area. “Any process can be positive or negative, and the maintenance. district works on ways to help the middle depending on your point of view.” Archer • Approved the bread contract with Hospital Purchasing Services. The district said. Marcie Boulay. part of the coalition, said extended its dairy contract with Cedar Crest Dairy. substitute teachers demonstrate immense • Heard the repon on the school improve­ loyalty to the community and should be ment plan, with the board providing input rewarded with positions in the district. She that will be looked at further at the August said the group wants the hiring practices for meeting. teachers in the district to be fair and equi­ • Accepted the retirement of preschool table. One audience member said he would like teacher Jane Noto. to have more parental involvement in the ings outside the superintendent's office and hiring process for teachers. the Hastings Banner as the official publica­ Kim O’Meara, who was on the elemen­ • Approved the official posting for meet­ tion for notices. tary interview hiring committee, said every­ • Approved the school auditors as Norman thing was done properly and those who were & Paulsen, PC. The board also approved selected were highly qualified. continuing tG use the legal services of the Delton Elementary teacher Mary Thrun. Maatch and Nordberg law firm. Humphrey said she did not want the hiring • Approved the superintendent and board controversy to overshadow the wonderful president as the Southwest Barry County people who were selected for the teaching Development Team representation. Pair of Hastings teams win their South Central Michigan Youth Baseball divisions The Hastings Elks sponsored 14-andunder baseball team finished as the run­ ner-up at the 2005 Mayor's Tournament in Battle Creek July 7 through 10. with a 4-2 record. This team of young men also were the 2005 South Central Michigan Youth Baseball 14-and-under champions with a record of 19-1 in the league. Team members are. front from left. Brad Hayden, Chase DelCotto. Brandon Courtney, Tyler Kalmink. Shane Moore, back, coach Brisboe, Chris DeVries, Greg Heath. Dylan McKay. Matt Lewis. Trevor Heacock, Trent Brisboe, and coach Courtney. (Missing from photo is Riley McLean.) positions. "You are at the top of the short list!" This is what Paul and Joanne said about Dreisbach Motors when they were shopping for a new Pontiac Vibe. We are at the top of a lot of short lists lately. Perhaps it's because of our professional sales staff, our friendly atmosphere, or because of our great deals. What ever the reason, Dreisbach Motors sells more new and used cars and trucks than anyone else in Barry County*. Come see how we can be at the top of your short list too. Saxon alumni soccer game next Thursday Hastings High School will hoit its annual Alumni Soccer Game on Thursday, July 28. Game time is set for 5:30 p.m. at Pierce Held. Alumni of the Hastings varsity soccer team are invited to come take on next fall’s varsity leam. Gates open at 5 p.m. The senior parents will host a small get-iogether for participants after the * According to the Gon Sell Regu&abon Report year to dote though June, 2005 Visit us on the web at www.dreisbachmotors.com Dreisbach 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings (269) 948-8000 The Mid-Michigan Group and Wilder's Auto Service sponsored 12-andunder team from Hastings won its division in the SCMYB this summer with a perfect 20-0 record. Team members are. front from left. Ryan McPhail, Brian Baum, Mitchell Brisboe, middle row. Grand Heide, Alex Auer, Justin Keeler, Micah Hurer, Tyler Dewitt, coach Hurer, Kevin Mauer, Corey Bunge. Tim Hanlon, Sean McKeough, and coach Heide Leam more about their season and the league at www.scmyb.com. Exchpinq Expectations is a Family Tradition game. For more information contact boys’ varsity coach Brian Roderick at (269) 948­ 2088. sales hours Enc Dresboch Presder.t Don Gentry Sate Mp Bame Signs. 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LOCAL TRADE 117,888 *16,888 *13,888 film processing. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-07-28.pdf 74f59fa622528a2457fcda4da82e58bc PDF Text Text HKSTIMGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml tSuSS-lMJ i Top Lightweight trains in Vermontville The D HastingsDANNER See Story on Page 18 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Thursday, July 28, 2005 VOLUME 152. No. 30 PRICE 50C Propositions dominate Attorney pays cell phone debt after suit filed Aug. 2 election ballot by David T. Young by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer 5 to 9 p.m. during *e “An talent in a fan and together would add up to .94. or less than a It’ll be an election without candidates, but tenth of mill more than what taxpayers arc A suit was filed Tuesday afternoon against Hastings City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes in with at least two ballot propositions Tuesday. paying now Aug. 2. in all 16 Barry County townships and Manor alone. Barry County Small Claims Court over fail­ the City of Hastings. countywide for Thomapple Prairieville and Castleton townships also ure to repay more than $ 1.800 in cell phone Headlining the vote will be two county­ service debt to former business associate wide millage proposals, one for the Medical James J. Goulooze. Care Facility Project’and the other for Barry Fekkes Wednesday afternoon repaid the Council, can be a great also have pointed out that the two millages Editor County Transit. will have ballot propositions to consider Tuesday. In Prairieville, voters will be asked to renew .8174 mill for four years to raise an debt in full, plus the filing fee. Goulooze The medical care facility is for an average estimated $93,688 annually for fire protection reported, and he subsequent!; agreed to have of .69 mill over 19 years and .21 mill in the from the Prairieville Township Pine Lake Fire his complaint dismissed. first year to expand, remodel and update the Department They also will be asked to renew Thornapplc center. exactly the same four-year levy for police An affidavit filed by Goulooze Tuesday Manor nursing photography will be faa- claimed Fekkes owed him the money for use Thornapplc Manor now is operating on a levy protection from the Prairieville Township trmd at .Maia Street Seringa Bank and at of cell phone lines in his name for about eight of .8116 mill, which will be eliminated if this Police Department. months. one is passed by voters. Steve While will display the photoe farm fail moat recent trip to Europe. A third proposal in Prairieville Township, Goulooze said that because of Fekkes* The expansion and remodeling would do for .9087 mill for four years, would raise an inability to obtain cellular phone service in away with four-bed wards arid replace them estimated $104,153 each year to pay for con­ her own name, he gave her permission sever­ with private and semi-private rooms, while struction. upgrading and maintenance of al years ago to set up a Nextel account in his maintaining the current number of beds at roads ideate, will jbow her magical jewelry 138. Also included would be a rehabilitation Stephanie Fekkes See FEKKES, page 16 The transit proposal will be for .25 mill for w. rhe Art HaKbery budding at Fixh her Jisplay creeled bookendt will be as *»- A fourth Prairieville Township proposal will be for a half mill renewal for four years, wing. raising an estimated $57308 annually, for 10 years to raise about $400,000 to help pay additional funding for fire protection servic­ for public transportation services for senior citizens, handicapped, those who cannot drive es. Castleton Township will have one of the or any other citizens who need a ride. Transit officials and supporters have point­ most unique ballot questions, a referendum of pay raises board members and officials ed out that Barry County Transit is one of the last such services to operate without local accepted for themselves last spring. The ques­ finaikial support. Those days are coding now because of severe reductions in str.'; funding. annual salaries of $12,645 for Treasurer Loretta Pixley. $6,490 for Supervisor Justin Administrator Jim Cooley. $15,280 for Assessor Justin Cooley. Thornapple Manor tion will ask if voters will approved “revised’’ DeYoung and Barry County Transit Director See ELECTION, page 20 will help the library mtn is Rutland votes to sell land for potential hotel <rf the new public lihrary. For more raf irmeuon Hop. call 945-0554. at Dems’(fewer by Marcie Westover up tiom for the four acres for the hotel and Staff Writer $500.00) over seven yean, for the remaining The proposed price of $900,000 for selling seven acres. Trustee Joe Lyons said be is comfortable US. Senator Debbie Stabeaow win be 11.2 acres of Rutland Township land on M-37 the keynote apeaker at the annual Trianao- and Cook Road was approved in principle at with the price because of what he has seen Johnaoo dinner boated by the Barry a special Township Board meeting Monday and heard about what the hotel cou'd bring to night. Trustee Gary Rogers was the only board the community. Cfamty Democratic Party, scheduled to btgriM6pm. Saturday. Joly 30. The dinner will be held at the Theme Jefferson Deasocratic Hall. 328 S. Jefferson St. in Hastings. This old sugar maple fell into the Central Elementary Outdoor Learning Center gar­ den area sometime late Monday night during a summer thunderstorm. mayor ami U lire current representative far ; the state 60th House District. Lukasiewicz is a lead organizer of the statewide non-partisan group Unicameral Bleich said he cannot "guarantee" a hotel unless they get a national flag (i.e. Holiday Tree falls on Central garden ty and place a hotel in one area. Bleich and Inn or Best Western). “Obviously I want to build a hotel., that’s Central The tree did not land on anything that can­ into consideration expense factors, including the intent, the purpose,” he said. He noted the facility will not get typcal Elementary School succumbed to the fierce not be replaced. Special archways and trees the possible remediation of wetlands and drive-by highway traffic and will instead be * weather Monday night and toppled into the were spared in the incident. installing their own well. payment destination hotel. Rutland Supervisor Jim Carr said they arc schedule for the property would be $400,000 See HOTEL, page 2 An old sugar maple tree at Outdoor Learning Center. “It missed all the things that arc irreplace­ The center is a garden area that was started Michigan Senate through a November five years ago and serves as an outdoor class­ 3006 ballot initiative. Tickets for the dinner are $15 per per­ room for students at Central Elementary. “it fell i'. exactly the right spot to fall." son « $25 per couple. They can be pur­ Central Elementary teacher Jeanne Swandcr area. "It’s everybody’s garden." Swander said. chased in advance or reserved by calling Ken Gchy al 269-623-8481. A lintited said. Swandcr can clearly see the fallen tree gone before students file into the classrooms. number of tickets will be available at the from her Central Elementary classroom. intent on eliminating property, a hotel would in fact be built. this month with intent to purchase the proper­ the Michigan During the negotiations, boaid -nembers wanted to make sure that if they su’d the appeared before the board the second time State Repretcntaiive Alexander Lipaey and Joseph Lukasiewicz of Umcamtral Micfagan are also on the agenda L^neyia a farmer Kalamazoo councilman and rice member who voted "nay" to the proposal. Don Bleich of Wolverine Lodging LLC, able.” she said. Each year students and volunteer add more his partner, Chris Miller, who was not present Monday night, proposed the $900,000. taking When finally approved, the trees and flowers to the every growing garden The tree cleanup is under way and will be door. Senator Stabenow will be available to meet with dr general public prior to the dinner. Citizens wishing Io meet with her should arrive at the hall around 5:30. Fridays at Fountain continues July 29 City police officers recognized for saving 7-year-old boy’s life by Heather A. Reed ly began breathing and regained conscious­ Staff Writer ness prior to Lansing Mercy arriving. He then Officer Cliff Morse and Sgt. Jim Lee of the Hastings Police Department were presented Ric Castleman will perform al the next program in this summer's series of Fridays end tile Fountain” prog-znu from 11:30 a_m. to 1 pan. July 29, in downtown Hastings. Remaining performances for the Fountain Series wi II be Colleen Acker and Maggie Murphy Aug. 5. Dulcimer Friends was examined by ambulance personnel. His parents. Brian and Amy Keech, with lifesaving awards at Monday’s Hastings y ounger sister, and both sets of grandparents City Council meeting for rescuing a 7-year- all came to the council meeting to publicly old boy from choking. As reported in the Police Beat column in thank the officers in person. One of L deb’s the June 23 of the Banner. Morse and Lee to Mayor Bob May to thank the officers. were credited with saving Caleb Keech’s life Caleb also presented both officers with a grandmothers read a touching letter she wrote at his parents' home June 16 in the 600 block framed photo of himself and a gift certificate Aug. 12, and Thornapplc Players Aug. 19. The series, co-sponsored by the of East Clinton after hearing Lansing Mercy to a local restaurant to thank them again for Ambulance report that a 7-year-old child was saving his life. Thornapplc Ans Council and the City of Hastings, is named far the location near choking. The officers arrived at the residence to find night, council members: the courthouse fountain downtown. All Fridays ar the Fountain concerts will take place tain or shine. In the event of rain, all performances win occur at the City Bank in the Community Room which See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 In other business at the meeting Monday the boy’s father trying to resuscitate him. • Received a presentation about the sum­ Caleb was imh breathing and was non-respon­ sive. so the officers administered the mer play ground program from Joe Edger of Heimlich maneuver. They were able to dis­ discussion about why Hastings area citizens lodge a portion of a hot dog that was obstruct­ ing the boy 's airway Because of the action, the child immediate­ the Barry County YMCA. There was some have to pay the YMCA’s registration since the See COUNCIL, page 7 Sgt Jim Lee and Officer Cliff Morse stand with Caleb Keech, the 7-year-old boy they saved from choking on June 16. �- Thursday. July 28. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Should township officials get raises? Castleton voters to decide salary issue is located downstairs. The Riverbank concert services at Stagecoach Park in Middleville will resume Friday evening with a program from 6:30 to 8:30 by lhe Nov. here Band, which special­ vnte, not for pront organization. Art Hop music set at State Grounds . izes in Beatles tunes. State Grounds in downtown Hastings will Relay for Life event set for Aug. 1243 ofer music to accompany the Art Hop cele­ bration Friday evening, July 29, with Nate Fr.e and acoustic blues. Hie Art Hop will take place from 6 to 9 Hundreds will gathering in Hastings’ Tyden Park Aug. p.rn. and the music begins at 8. 12-13 for the Barry The Norms of Society, a group of teens County Relay for Life, sponsored by the from Delton will rock the house at 8 p.m. Saturday with some 1970s rock. An earlier start and finish arc new fea­ tures of this year’s relay, said Bonnie Meredith who is co-chamng the event with Jenmc Decker. The relay starts There is no cover charge, but a one drink . A noon Friday. Aug. 12, and ends ar noon the fol- Forty-two funds to fight minimum. ' IViraf 6a UBpOt U«y 10 IIHhK lltii year Saturday by Sandra Ponsetto Stuff Writer Besides county-wide ballot proposals to support Barry County Transit and expansion of Thomappie Manor. Castleton voters will be asked to decide next Tuesday whether township officials will get to keep the 2.391 raises they gave themselves in April. The voters may vote “yes." in favor of let­ ting the officials keep their raises, or "no," (rolling back the salary increases) for each of six positions. The salaries in question are treasurer SI2,645 (Loretta Pixley); assessor SI5.280 (Jud Cooley); supervisor $6,490 (Jud Cooley); trustees $3,450 (Jerry Reese and Dave DeMond); and clerk SI5.351.66. to be revisited in six months (Loma Wilson). The issue was put on a ballot alter a group of citizens, lead by township resident Don Wiggins, filed a petition to put the matter before the voters in the upcoming election. Wiggins explained. "I feel that they have really forgotten who they are working for; they are working for the taxpayers." IteUkeOdraia Area HisoricJ Society Us plans completed for its iwal i, $87,000 and te terne Sdn' Cancer Out of Our o-iou ReUy panretpants eoitevi nu«d iven as rewards for partici- $100 or meye whether they The T-shirts come prcliou about the Relay on rje’« 13lh annual until 5:30 10 Odessa Depot Museum, 1117 Emerson St. g w mote fecal history, and the public is invited to share in the museum, special displays, entertainment and lots of tmme town fun. Admission is free, but bratwurst. ice cream and souvenirs wil I be on sale to benefit the fUtay For Life is an overnight (rain or will be the dedication and grand opening of the tie* Freight Station Museum building. Tb sign-up. call Bonnie County event i the cancer sur­ taxes place at 8 Ahi mneer survivor, ■vivora" registra- Grot nd was broken for this structure al last year's Depot Day and this year will mark its offic. al opening A ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. The Depot Museum will open its doors earlier at 10 a.m. and the entertainment will kick off at 12:30 p.m. Ths annual Depot Day showcases the work of the Lake Odessa Area Historical One of the most emotional times at the Relay for Life is the Luntinaria Ceremony, beginning at 9:30 p m. Aug. 12. Everyone is invited to purchase a luminaria (a paper bag tion of $10 tn honor someone, living Free weatherization Society and others For more information or 566-7317. COA plans’50s picnic forAug. 4 The Barry County Commission on Aging’s Annual Summer Picnic "Remember the Fifties' will be held it 10:30 a.ttt Thtohty,Aug.4, attheCOAcenier 33OW. All Barry County Citizens 60 yean of of South Central Michigan is now accepting applications fix their free weatherization age ard better are invited to relive the 1950s services. These services include wall and attic insula­ The erent is free of charge io the fint 200 tion, window treatment, caulking, weather­ stripping. roof repair, furnaces for home­ owners meeting replacement standards. senior citizen, who sign up by July 28 end $3JO per person for guests under 60 end those who do not pre-register by the dend- For more information, call the COA at health and tafety items. 269-918-4856 io reserve a spot tenting, are interested in this program and are at 150% of the poverty level or below may call (269) 948-4260 in Barry County or call toll free al 1-877-4-CAASCM (222726). The CAA is a locally based, private non­ profit 501(c)3 organization that provides a wide range of services to low- and moder­ ate-income residents of Barry. Branch, Calh.mn and St. Joseph counties. CAA’s programs include Generation E, Youth Build. Head Start and Early Head Start (Barry, Calhoun and St. Joseph counties only), Housing and Support Services. Senior Nutrition, and the Foster Grandparent program. For more information about Housing and Support Services or the CAA. call the CAA office at 877-422-2726 or visit online at www.CAASCM org TK Library dosed week* of Aug. 1-5 The Thornapple Kellogg School and Cottar unity Library will be closed Monday through Friday. Aug. 1-5 for cleaning. The library will reopen with its summer Summer hours are Monday, and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Tbesdiys and Thursdays from 9 am. until 8 p.m. During the summer, the library is closed on Friday. Regular school hours will begin on Aug. 16. School hours are 7:30 am. until 4 p.m. Monday. Wednesday and Friday and 7:30 a.m. until 8 p m. on Tuesday and Thursday. ; A canoe/kayak journey from downtown j Hastings to the Irving Dam on the Tuesdsy, Aug. 30. The Library will open Friday, Aug. 19. The library will be closed Friday, Sept 2. and Monday. Sept 5 for the Labor Day hol­ iday. Michigan Audubon Otis Sanctuary Resident Manager Tom Future will direct the “gentle four-hour float on the Thornapplc River (to) explore and discover the wildlife and tranquility the river has to | offer." Canoe imd kayak rentals are available through the Whispering Waters ■ Campground and Canoe Livery in Rutland < Township, which is providing canoes and kayaks at a discount to Otis Sanctuary. Those interested in taking part must ; RSVP and pay in advance for this event : Those who show up the day of the event, cannot be accommodated. Cost is $20 per kayak (one person per kayak) and $25 per canoe (two adults, one child maximum in each canoe). Paddles and personal flotation devices (PFDs) will be provided. For more information. visit htq>://www.tomfunkc.com/registrai:on.html or call (269) 948-5777. or e-mail: otissanc- tuary <4 mei.net The Mildred and Robert Otis Sanctuary is located at 3560 Havens Road. Rutland ‘ Township. It is one of 19 sanctuaries owned by the Michigan Audubon Society, a pri- Friends of Transit issue last call to action for Aug. 2 hours on Monday, Aug. 8. ‘Gentle fioaf set on I Thomappie River Thornapplc River is scheduled for 9 a.m. to i 1 p.m. Sunday. Aug. 28. He maintained that many of those taxpay­ ers arc struggling because of the current eco­ nomic climate in Michigan. "1 don’t think it’s right for township offi­ cials io vote themselves raises when many of the people they serve arc not getting raises. If they (township officials and trustees) are not making enough money, perhaps they need to look elsewhere. These are not meant to be full-time jobs. "That’s another thing too." added Wiggins. "When 1 was at the township meeting April 6. I asked them how many hours they worked and they couldn't tell me. I mink we should pay people for what the job requires. Let’s say they’re job requires that they work 15 hours a week, then they should be paid reasonable compensation for 15 hours a week." Both Pixley and Reese said that with their petition the people of the township have expressed their desire to determine whether or not their elected officials receive salary increases and affirmed that it is the people's right to do so. Wilson and Cooley agree, but defend the salary increases. “I think it was justifiable increase. It was just 2.3% and an additional $600 (per clec­ tion) for the clert because the election con* solidation, which is due to changes in the state law. which almost insures that we will have four elections a year. We've already had three elections this year and we will probably have another one in November." said Wilson. "Even for people in the private sector, when their responsibilities go up. so does their com­ pensation." Cooley said. "The only thing I've got to say is that the total of all six increases is only $1,900 and that averages out to $318 apiece, that’s not all that much." said Cooley. "But. the people filed a petition and that’s fine with me. but 1 can’t see the reason for people to object to a $318 increase." School reopens for students on Thomappie Trail group will meet The neat Thomappie Trail Association meetirg is scheduled for 7 p ot Thursday. July 28. in the Upjohn House al Chariton Part. This is a combined meeting of the trail msorinion and the subcommittee working Comm tree to develop the trail south of Hastith;,. . The agenda will include an update on the new brochure, upcoming events and proj­ ects or. the Paul Henry Trail. Also on this month's agenda is a report on recent cleanup activities and upcoming events along tte trail. Informafion about the Paul Henry Trail and the Thomapp! e Trai 1 Assoc iation is now available on line at thornappletrail.com or at thomafpietrail.org. . Information on the website includes a map, information about the history, a mem­ bership application and trail activities. There also are links to ocher bicycling trails and organizations in Michigan. The Friends of Transit are in the home stretch of their campaign in support of the millage request next Tuesday. "We must get a yes vote on the millage." said David Hatfield, chief executive officer of the MainStrect Savings Bank and chair­ man of e Friends of Transit. “We arc issuing one last call to action for citizens of Barry County to vote yes on the transit millage." Barry County voters will be asked to approve a request for .25 mill for 10 years that would generate $403,000 per year to help fund the public transportation services. "My son has been using the transit system for five years." said Laurie VanderKodde of Baltimore Township... My day care provider lives within the city limits where the normal school buses do not run. With three small children of her own. it would not be easy for her to get them up and my son to school on time." VandcrJCodde said she understands that if the millage doesn’t pass. Bar^ County Transit will be forced to eliminate most demand-response services within the county, including school busing for students. ■ Deep cuts in state and federal funding for public transportation over the last few years have made it necessary to secure local funds to preserve basic transportation service to the people of Barry County. Without local fund­ ing. Barry County Transit will be forced to make significant job cuts, and potentially have to shut down by mid to late 2006. Passage of the proposal will lead to stabilized funding and sustained services by safeguard­ ing matching state and federal grants and pro­ viding opportunities to maintain vital transit services to meet the needs of the community. In preparation for the election. Bam County Transit created a speakers bureau to engage the community in a public dialogue about the vital role public transportation plays in the economic vitality and quality of life. "We plan to provide individuals with greater independence, freedom, access to employment, education, health care and shopping opportunities." saiu Joe Bleam. executive director of Barry County Transit Wiggins said he does not dispute Cooley’s figures and while he says he feds the com­ pensation for trustees and the treasurer arc not out of line when compared to other Michigan townships ot similar size. However, he noted that the board has voted increases for them­ selves over the past two years totaling 6.64% for supervisor. 6.71% for the assessor. 47.1% for the clerk, and 35.82% for the treasurer. The 2.3% increase pumps those numbers to 9.10%. 9 14%. 67.76%. and 38.96%. respec­ tively. While Wiggins said he has no evidence and does not believe there has been misuse or misappropriate of funds, he questions some of the decisions being made by township offi­ cials. "I learned al the last township meeting that the board approved the $1,745 in legal fees, that seems a bit high for a township that usu­ ally has legal fees as a $500 line item in their annual budget." he said. Township trustee Dave DeMond said he also questioned the board spending $ 1.745 on attorney fees if they were only seeking advice on ballot language. He also questioned the wisdom of his fellow board members spend­ ing a total of $1,780 of the taxpayer’s money to attend the recent Michigan Township Association convention in Detroit. "I wasn't asked and 1 wouldn’t have gone if I had been asked." he said. "They came back and they were all glowing and said that they learned so much, but I can’t justify spending that much money for them to spend two days at the Marriott. I’m embarrassed. We're a rural township. I think spending that much money on a convention is quite a reach. Castleton Township is traditionally a poor township with a Slate Equalized Value (SEV) of around S78 million." DeMond and Wiggins questioned why the amount spent on chloride, which is used to keep down dust on unpaved roads, was cut in half. Dust is a big issue for the people who live on unpaved roads in the township. "I understand that it was Mr. Cooley who decided to spend $5,500 on chloride for the roads this y ear. as opposed to the $ 11.000 that was spent last year," said Wiggins. "Early in the conversation at the board meeting, it was said that the county road commission had short changed the township on chloride, but then it came out that Jud had made the deci­ sion to spend half of w hat was spent in the past. When you consider that you’re buying only half of what you did in the past, then you factor in the probable price increases for spreading the chloride, you’re getting less than 50% of what you had before. 'If :he township is having budget prob­ lems. they shouldn’t spend their money on salary increases." he added. DeMond agreed. "When I joined the board 1 asked, ‘what is my job'.’’ and I w as told, ‘don’t give away the farm.’ Well. 1 think that’s what we’re doing. I think we have overstepped what is decent and fair. But. they can do w hat they want and keep on doing that until someone steps up and says, what’s going on?’ But. when that hap­ pens they had better be able to defend their position." he said. "Most of the time 1 feel like a mushroom. I’m kept in the dark and fed a lot of horse manure. I think, and this is just my own opinion, that we look very foolish and greedy. I’m here to give back to my commu­ nity; I’m not here for the wages. "I think (the board) has gone to far and if no one cltallenges the leadership, then every­ thing will remain status quo. 1 don’t think there have been any questions asked that were inappropriate and I think petitioning to have this issue put on the ballot sends a message to the board that the people arc in favor of recalling our wages and I believe that the vot­ ers have the right to decide." said DeMond. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday . Aug. 2. Summary disposition motion denied in lawsuit against city by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer After a motion for summary disposition was denied last Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court, a settlement conference has been set for 1:30 p.m. Nov. 10 in the case of Barlow et all vs. the City of Hasting over the Court Street Planned Unit Development. As reported in the April 14 Banner, the lawsuit was filed last March by c ght local residents, led by Gordon Barlow, in Circuit Court against the City of Hastings »o vacate the Court Street PUD passed in May 2634. The plaintiffs also include Charles Adam; Karen Nicholson. Robert Nicholson. Carol Schnierr. Paul Friddle. Kimberly Sutton and Stewart Gross, who own property located between West Court and West State streets, and South Market and South Washington streets. Through their attorney. Bradley K. Morton of Charlotte, the residents ask the City of Hastings to vacate and set aside Ordinance No. 382. which created the Court Street PUD and re-zoned their properties. They claim in the complaint that their requests were ignored by the Planning Commission when it voted to suspend action on them. There was no further action taken by the commission, which they contend is in vio­ lation of the City of Hastings Zoning Code requiring the Planning Commission to set a public hearing and make a report to the City Council within 75 days after submission of the application. The code also requires the City Council to either approve, deny or modify a rezoning request within 60 days from the date of receiving the Planning Commission’s report. Residents maintain the inaction of the com­ mission and council violated the plaintiffs* procedural due process rights. The plaintiffs also maintain they have never received the application fees back from the city. The City of Hastings then attempted to cre­ ate a PUD fur the same properties. The zon­ ing ordinance requires that as a "standard for approval.’’ the property included in the PUD must be "under single ownership or control, such that there is a single person or entity having responsibility for completing the proj­ ect in conformity with this article." according to ■?0-66gtb)(6). Sim.- the properties arc not owned by the city under single ownership or control, the plaintiffs maintain that the PUD. as created by the city and approved by the council, had been created and approved based on illegal procedures. Michigan law in this arc« is full of refer­ ences to the "landowner" and the. "administra­ tive official or body which initially ept roved the site plan.’’ but nowhere in the law cues it say that a city is allowed to create a PUD when it does not own or have options tc own the property. HOTEL, continued from page 1 not in it to sell because of the money, it’s a sale for the economic growth of the township could have preference in hiring, since their tax dollars have supported the property thus and the county. Having Bleich purchase the entire 11.2 acres and not just one aspect was key to some far. Bleich said he cannot give preference to one area without possibly offending others. “I assure you we’ll predominately hire locally (within the Barry County communi­ board members. Bleich noted if he could just buy the por­ tion of property to put the hotel on he would, but he has taken into consideration the board not wanting to piece it out. The risk is higher for Bleich to purchase the property on "if-come." with the other parcels not set with businesses. The hotel would be placed on the “less desirable” por­ tion of the property, in hopes of inducing oth­ ers to want to invest in other parts. Bleich said. Wetlands arc the main issue in the “less desirable” area to build. Trustee Dorothy Flint said she had con­ cerns about the movement of the wetlands. Just how many acres of wetlands arc on the property has to be determined by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. In the remediation of wetlands, an area can be Tilled as long as they are “replaced” 1.5 to 2 times somewhere else. There w as talk of seeing if any Rutland res­ idents would want the wetland on their prop­ erty. As to how much administrative help Rutland Township will provide the develop­ ers with the remediation is still under discus­ sion. Flint said the wetlands should not be regarded as an obstacle, and she wishes they could be incorporated with the hotel plan. The impact economically again was a focal point, with Bleich staling he would try to use local resources, which includes looking into locally financing the project. The 20 to 22 jobs that the hotel alone could generate also were a topic. Carr wanted to know if Rutland residents ty)." he said. The possibility of a drug store going in on the property concerned several board mem­ bers. Hastings already has five pharmacy locations, and adding another may take busi­ ness away from the dow ntown area. ’ Traffic access safety concerns also were brought up as another issue. Bleich said they plan two curb-cuts off M-37. There is talk of putting in an access road, but nothing has been determined as yet. Attorneys for both sides will work on the final agreement, with plans to have it go before the Tow nship Board ai itsr next meet­ ing on Wednesday evening. Aug. 10. In other business, the board voted 6-1 to continue membership with the Barry County Chamber of Commerce and re-evaluate after one year. Rutland now pays $103 in dues to the chamber. Executive Director Julie DeBoer appealed to the board to pay its dues and con­ tinue to be part of the chamber. Board members wanted to know what types of information would be provided. DeBoer noted the chamber is a place many people go to first for information. “It’s hard to put a value on what we do," she said. Correction: In last week’s article concerning the Delton Board of Education one of the qualifi­ cations for potential hiring of teachers should have been Early Childhood Endorsement. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 28. 2005 - Page 3 _ Can courthouse handle future needs? by David T. Young Editor Though the Barry County court system continues to come in under budget, some problems were brought to the attention of the Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday night in Bany Township. Circuit Court Judge Fisher, in his annual report for the year 2004. told the board that he and his colleagues and staff also have been doing some strategic planning lately, with a consultant from the University of Michigan, and most agree more space will be needed in the future. It even may mean taking a serious look at the usefulness of the historic court­ house in the heart of downtown Hastings. Emma Beemer. Maggie Marsh and Elizabeth Beemer watch a church league soft­ ball game Tuesday night. Though it was still hot out. the girls enjoyed the game before the weather cooled off from the rainstorms. Wearing a hat. like Maggie does, and loose-fitting clothing, like all three, is one way to avoid over-heating “Looking to the future, there arc some obvious trends which the county commission should consider." the judge told the board. “First. Barry County continues to grow, and the court's caseload continues to grow. The Cooled-down temperatures follow summer heat wave by Molly Benningfield J-Ad Graphics Intern Doors and windows finally are starting to open, kids are playing in their yards again ana ice cream is no longer the only food of choice. Perhaps we can keep the ice cream, but the heat wave that has kept the majority of Barry County folks inside with doors closed or vis­ iting places that have air conditioning has finally subsided. But for how long? Dave McIntyre, local weather buff, of WBCH radio, said "July is typically the hottest month in the area;’’ however. “we’ve got a high pressure system bringing on more comfortable weather.” Though temperatures have seemed to reach 90 degrees and hotter for most of the summer due in part to the humidity arid heat index, only ten days in June and July recorded such temperatures. June saw 90 degrees five times, with four consecutive days, while July also recorded that number. The highest temperature has been 94 degrees on Sunday. July 24; an uncomfortable heat, but low compared to the more than 100degree temperatures endured around the country. This summer does post a unusual amount of high numbers, though. McIntyre said. "Last year, there were only two days in the summer with over 90 (degrees)." According to the National Weather Service, “over a 30-ycar period, it’s not uncommon to sec 13 days in the summer to be over 90 degrees.” McIntyre said. With the ten days already recorded at 90. this summer could be one of the hottest yet, with three more days left in July, and the entire month of August ahead. Temperatures are expected to be between the upper 70s and mid 80s throughout the next week, with more showers. McIntyre said it's hard to predict the weather, especially in Michigan, when it’s been fluctuating so much. “We’re dealing with Mother Nature, she’ll do what she wants to do." One thing to always be aware of during the summer, especially with tlie high tempera­ tures recorded, is the possibility of fatigue and illness. Heat can be uncomfortable, but it also can be extremely dangerous. Heat-relat­ ed illnesses occur when the body can’t keep itself cool. When the weather is hot and humid, evaporation of sweat slows down and can’t keep the body cool enough. Body temouratures rise and cause the illnesses. Both heat exhaustion and heat stroke occur when you get too hot from the warm weather. Heat exhaustion is the less dangerous illness, as it can often lead to heat stroke.. With heat exhaustion, one should get out of the heat and drink water or ocher fluids. If a person is outside for long periods of time or is exercising in the heat, chances of the illness increase. Symptoms include dehydration, weakness, dizziness and a sense of worry or confusion. Those who arc experiencing heat stroke should get in a shady place and try to cool down. By taking off unnecessary clothing, fanning warm air onto the body and wetting the skin with lukewarm water, one can great­ ly decrease the effects of heatstroke. With an illness as serious as heat stroke, it’s possible that seizures, comas or even death may occur. Warning signs arc similar to heat exhaustion, but also include loss of con­ sciousness. shortness of tfreath, difficulty breathing, vomiting and skin that feels hot and dry, instead of sweaty. Sometimes, certain :t»edicines can put you in danger of heat stroke. Included are allergy medicines, cough and cold medicines, blood pressure and heart medicines, diet pills, irrita­ ble bladder and bowel medicines, laxatives, mental health medicines, seizure medicines, thyroid pills and water pills (according to the website, http://familydoctor.org). To prevent such illnesses from occuring. steps can be taken: • Wear loose-fitting clothes that are light­ weight and lightly-colored. • Always use protection from the sun. including sunscreen, a hat or even umbrella. • Drink more water than you normally would if you pian on being outside. Remember to keep drinking all day long. Beverages that contain caffeine or alcohol should be limited. • If exercising or planning to be active out­ doors. do so in the early morning or late after­ noon and evening to avoid the honest times of the day. • Don’t overexert yourself during times in the heat- take frequent breaks and drink fluids everytime. • With any medical problem, always ask your doctor whether or not activities in the heal are safe for you. Irving Twp. voters to decide on fire station/township hall voters in Irving Township next Tuesday will decide on a request for a millage levy to fund a new fire station/township hall at the comer of Grange and Solomon roads. The facility's cost has been estimated at approximately $900,000. Supervisor Kathee Pierce says. “Unlike other options presented, a new facility at the comer of Grange and Solomon would put 97 percent of Irving Township residents within five miles of a fire station, providing an opportunity for lower insurance premiums." According to Pierce, sources maintain insurance premiums would decrease by an average of $200 per year and by as much as $300 per year if a resident is within five miles of a fire station and the servicing department has been rated by the Insurance Services Organization (ISO) as a Class 7. An additional $150 average annual savings could be realized if the rating is improved from a Class 7 to a Class 6. All three fire departments servicing Irving now are in the process of pursuing an ISO rating of 6. Further savings would be gained on per­ sona) income taxes for those who file an item­ ized income tax return in April. Property taxes are tax deductions, whereas, insurance premiums are not. The new facility would be ADA compliant (Americans with Disabilities Act), while the current township hall is nott. Pierce says. "We could be faced with future litigation. In addition, the new facility would be free of mold and the basement wouldn’t leak. Residents would be able to hear during meetings unlike the echo of the current hall that hinders comprehension. The new facility would have a new mechanical system instead of replacing the system in the current hall that is leaking gas. Voters at a new hall would be inside the building and out of the elements for voting. They also would not have to wait on stair steps during peak voting times. The flow on election days would be greatly improved. Pierce says she also secs this issue as allowing the township to plan for the future. Irving is the fastest growing township in Barry County, with one fire station in Freeport, the northeast part of the township. Five sections are served by the Middleville TTES station and others by the Hastings BIRCH station. The location at Solomon and Grange is in the southwest part of the township. Available property will become scarce and pricey. Pierce says. “Wc have an optimal piece of property that is flai and located appropriately to growth. There arc very few roads running east-west in Irving. Most roads run north­ south. Grange is one of the few running east­ west with many north-south roads coming off. Property will not be available in the near future. "If this opportunity passes, it will minimize or eliminate the township’s options." Residents arc urged to contact their insur­ ance company and request a quote of their existing policy using an ISO rating of 7 and then an ISO rating of 6. This would help them determine the possible savings. There are a few insurance companies that use zip codes instead of ISO ratings. For those, residents should get a quote of their existing policy from a company that does use the ISO rates to see if there is a savings. The second piece of information needed is residents’ contribution to the new facility. This would be a maximum of .0769 mill mul­ tiplied by the property 's taxable value. The term maximum is used because the millage would decrease if bonds arc purchased at a rate less than 5.5 percent and the township's taxable value grows al greater than 4 percent. Pierce says. "Bonds arc currently at 4.125 percent and have not gone above 4.25 percent for quite some time. Irving has grown on average over the last 10 years al more than 8 percent. It is fully expected the millage would be less. The millage would only be used for principle and interest on the bonds." The election is scheduled for Tuesday. Aug. 2. Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. other major trend is the court's continuing efforts to consolidate and restructure its oper­ ations so that it can provide better public serve at a reasonable expense. “Both of these major trends point to a need for better space for the court's operations. We have pointed out since al least 1999 that the FOC (Friend of the Court) and Juvenile Court staff should be integrated. This means they should be in one building where they can interact more efficiently and be managed more efficiently. “The same is true of the District and Circuit Court, and the County Clerk. The County Clerk and Circuit Court operate in a building that was built when the normal mode of trans­ portation was horse and buggy, but we are being asked to make it work at a time when technology is making paperless courts a real­ ity. “The dispersion of court services into three buildings offering inadequate space for some parts of the operation and excess space for others hinders our ability to serve the public The historic Barry County Courthouse in downtown Hastings, buitt in 1891. better and use tax dollars more efficiently. We ask that, as the County Commission considers strategic planning, it place justice facilities at the top of its list of priorities.” Fisher said he enjoys working inside such a stately and historically significant building, constructed in 1891. but it may not be up to meeting the needs of the Barry County justice program in decades ahead. “We’d like to consolidate court operations going up at the same time federal financial work of FOC referee Vicky Alspaugh in support for the program is going down, which resolving about 80% of the cases and in small is a cause for worry in the future. claims before actually going to court. Otherwise, the number of cases Barry Board Chairwoman Clare Tripp said to County courts handled last year was down Fisher, “We thank you for all you do. We feel slightly and they came in between 7 and 8 like we have a good partnership with the percent under budget. (local) courts ” "The courts have returned over $2 million In other business at their meeting al the in unexpended appropriations over the last 10 Bany Township Hall Tuesday evening, the into as few buildings as possible,” he said. years," Fisher stated, adding that the figure is commissioners: "The current situation is not ideal by any around $400,000 for the past two years. stretch of the i pagination... It would be great Besides keeping a reign on spending • Approved the purchase of Map Image he Processing Software for $5,000. using pro to have a place whapc thr public can come cited the savings of the drug court program ceeds from the sale of its aerial photo set to and do all of their business... That’s some­ that offers non-violent offenders a ehnnee for the State of Michigan. thing you ought to consider." treatment rather than incarceration. The courthouse was remodeled and made • Agreed to match an MMRMA Risk “Without the drug court program, tic jail Avoidance Program grant to buy two restrain­ handicapped accessible in 1992 with a bond population would be about 20 higher.” he ing chairs for prisoners. The $3,000 cost will issue approved by voters. contended, adding that the county jail ha.< an be shared with the county's risk liability average of 70 inmates while the maximum is insurance carrier. Fisher once again noted that a state court administrator's office last year recommended 94. • Noted the dates and times for four open Barry County have 3.6 judges for the number But he said the purpose of the drug court houses/forums around the county as 6 to 9 of cases it handles. It now has three, including program is not just to ease jail overpopulation pj»y. at the township halls Aug. 8 in Yankee Fisher. District 'Judge Gary Holman and and save money, but also to attempt to reha­ Springs Probate Judge William Doherty. bilitate people who would otherwise be thrust Township. Aug. 15 in Baltimore Township into the corrections system. and Aug. 18 in Cas’leton Township. The pur­ Another troubling challenge Fisher out­ lined was the scourge of methamphetamine. The judge said the courts in the year 2004 Because of increased problems associated handled nearly 3,000 civil cases and about with meth, reported cases of child abuse and 2.000 criminal cases, about the same as the neglect rose 111 percent from 2003. from 27 year before. to 57. Township, Aug. 10 in Barry pose of tlie forums will be to review the new Bany County comprehensive piaii. • Asked Administrator Michael Brown to announce whether the Aug. 23 meeting of the Fisher reminded the board that administra­ board will be at 9:30 am. or 7 p.m. tn com­ “A significant portion of this is due to tive changes were made al the start of 2004, missioners’ chambers. Tho»meeting origin ly methamphetamine problems in our county.” with four administrative positions whittled was he said. “Parents of small children are to be at night at the Orangeville down to two, with Robert Nida running the Township Hall, but that meeting has been involved, so the kids have to be removed Family Court Division and Kathy Holman moved to Sept. 27. The next meeting of the from the premises because it’s an environ­ overseeing the Trial Division. board will be at 9:30 am. Tuesday. Aug. 9. in mental hazard.” He added that child care fund expenses are He also saw as positive the hiring of a full­ the mezzanine, county courthouse. time receptionist for Friend of the Court, the Fond farewell to fair fun and frolic This family appears to be having a lot ot fun with the "bump and run" amusement at the Barry County Fair The annual cele­ bration weathered a couple of thunderstorms and oppressive heat during the week at the Expo center between Middle and Hastings A special section a variety of fair activities and winners is scheduled to be published nect Thursday. Aug 4. in the Banner (Photo by Perry Hardin) �Page 4 — Thursday. Juty 28. 2005 - The Hastings Banner ^Certain few' have undermined good To the editor: Transit approval is an investment To the editor: work best when health care providers can rely The Barry-Eaton Health Plan strongly sup­ pn public transit to assist their patients. The Barry-Eaton Health Plan Board of ports the millage proposal for Barry County Directors urges a vote "yes" on the millage Transit. proposal for Barry County Transit on Aug. 2. A healthy transit system is necessary for a healthy community. Many Health Plan mem­ Barry-Eaton Health Plan. bers in Barry County do not own a car and Board of Directors. Kimberly J. Norris. must rely on Barry County Transit to access a health care provider. Indeed, many patients Secretary Kim Capps, Treasurer John list "transportation1* as one of the biggest bar­ Fuentes. Matt Thompson M.D., President Jim Schnackenberg, riers to visiting a doctor on a regular basis. Much of Bany County is rural, and our rural residents deserve equal access to all Transit buses serve the blind areas of the community, including health care services. Many Barry-Eaton Health Plan members are woiking low-wage jobs that do not provide health insurance. Regularly accessing health care services is an Important element of a healthy community, a healthy To tlie editor: I have been riding on the Barry County workforce, and viable businesses. A m»ss transit system is an investment in Transit almost daily for the pas; three years. not only the health of the community, but the I am no longer able to drive, as I have been well-being of children, the disabled, the eld­ declared legally blind. I don't know what I erly. and small businesses. The more access would do if I lost this service. Please support the millage by voting yes Barry County residents have to safe, reliable on Aug. 2 and low-cost transportation, the greater the Dorothy Gales. access to affordable, appropriate health care. Hastings Programs like the BarryEaton Health Plan Recent articles in the Hastings Banner and Grand Rapids Press about the rejection of the new long-term agreement between Bradford White Corporation and Local #1002 of the United Auto Workers, stated that Bradford White and plant manager Eric Lannes once again refused to comment when contacted. What a shame! Thai's 90 percent of the problem at Bradford White today — lack of communication. Also, there was only the plant in Niles mentioned. There is also the plant in Canada and the most recent one, the Lair's Plant. Al) of these were acquired during the last six years of the current contract, which won't expire until August of 2006. and the company wanted us to accept the new long term agree­ ment. which would be in effect for the next 8.5 years. Now let's talk about the grant that was available from the Stale of Michigan. Not only would Bradford White Corporation ben­ efit from this, the Village of Middleville. Barry County, the employees and all of the surrounding communities and businesses would also. What a waste to just throw away $55 million, which is a lot that could have benefited a lot of people and businesses in the surrounding area. That's gone for now, thanks to a certain few who will not give and take a little to gain a lot. It’s not like in years past, when the compa­ ny and the union could work together to bring back an agreement that every one couki Eve with. That's gone today, but not forgotten. The company could have presented the union members with the same package that we have now, even with the insurance changes, put a cap on the bonuses, and kept the same language, which we all have lived by in the past. Every employee who men­ tioned anything about the long-term agree­ ment package said they could live with the insurance changes. wi at Bradford White Visitors endorse But the way the company wanted to change the language would have taken away every­ thing we have bargained for in the past 30plus years. We need "certain people" to take notice of what is happening at Bradford White. It's not only union employees’jobs that arc involved, it is everyone's, and yes. that includes man­ agement's jobs as well. Wc are all here to make a living and enjoy life, and work with one anotlier. Why can't wc be reasonable and resolve this issue without losing what we al) have? It’s too bad that a certain few have to play games with the people who have made Bradford White what it is today. Ask the cer­ tain few who are playing games with our future what they did before they came »o Bradford White and what their reason for leaving was. Don't get me wrong, there arc a lot of salaried employees who will go out of their way to help you in any way they can, but they still have to answer to the higher ups. The environment and atmosphere has changed here at Bradford White in the past few years. A certain few want to take away everything. Let’s put the same package the company offered to the union employees on the other foot and sec if they could live that way for the next eight and a half years — change all the job titles, pay scales, hours of work, over time pay, insurance, etc. Do you really think this is right? No. it’s not, because they have worked for their job titles the same way that the union employees.have worked for theirs. Get real and let's go forward and once again make Bradford While a enjoyable place to work, and a future for our younger and future employees. Mike Davis, member. Local 1002. 37 years Losing transit service would be a tragedy Too much at stake to pass up election It's quite an involved service. To lose this would be tragic. Phyllis Castleman. Hastings To the editor: This letter is in regards to the transit bus services proposed milage on Aug. 2. 1 don’t know what other people have writ­ ten on it, but I travel it at least two or three times a week because I'm legally blind and that’s my only way to get to appointments (grocery shopping, dental and orthopedic Stop me from having to drive a car again They have been so prompt and so good to me. They actually bring my groceries into my house, because I walk with a cane. I’m just one person, but I know that they’re taking care of a lot of physically challenged and mentally challenged people, along with senior citizens. It could be for economic rea­ sons, I don’t know. Some people might not have cars any more. The other area that worries me is with the children and the schools. They’re helping to transport preschool- and kindergarten-age children. The transit takes kids to the dentist ble, our most frail, our least well connected, Wc are only a few days from the annual socially and politically. The elderly mom who worked so diligently 50 years ago for the August primary election. Not much there this year, a bond issue for Little League and the Band Boosters, she Thomappie Manor, a very modest millage to doesn’t have a motivated mom to organize a support Barry County Transit, and a few scat­ fund drive to provide for her needs. Our sen­ tered local issues like the Irving Township iors were there for us. Are wc going to be Hall/Fire Station proposal. there forthem? With so little to be decided, one might be To the editor: I will be 93 years old this month. 1 am for­ tunate to have my health and live on my own. Sadly, most of my friends and my son have preceded me in death. I still have my driver's license and my car. but I just do not feel as safe on die road as I did when I was a young lady of 85. I am sure, had my son lived, he would have talked me out of renewing my license by . now. Truthfully, 1 have not driven in years. I depend on the county buxto get me to the grocery and doctor. I am concerned that the millage request may not piss and my bus will no longer be there for me and thousands of other riders in my same situation. 1 urge a yes vote to keep me and my Buick off the road. or to the doctor, if the parents are' working. - It’s set up so beautifully with the grocery stores and Kmart and Wal-Mart; they will call for you. I have just been amazed with how on time they are. Tney’re really serving our com­ munity area. They're providing a service to the patients from Thornapple Manor and Tendercare, and they’re taking them wherever they need to go. To the editor: Grace Withers. Delton The To the editor, need it, due to health, disability, age, financial condition or temporary circumstances. I'm glad for all the renovation plans laid out by Thomappie Manor. As a long-time vis­ itor, I am especially happy to know all the four-bed rooms will disappear. Dignity for the residents and privacy for residents and visi­ tors will be enhanced by this change. Long­ term care facilities need to be able to offer as much "homelike" atmosphere as possible. The planned changes will be positive steps in that direction. Both these proposals deserve our support and approval. We are fortunate to have both Barry County Transit and Thornapplc Manor in our community; we need to help make sure they offer the services which best benefit rid­ ers and residents. Michael Anton, Hastings The transit system offers efficient transport at a most reasonable cost to folks who badly both port. Each proposal asks for such a small sac­ stake. rifice from us, yet each yields so much to America has a big generous heart. When those who dearly need the services. When the need is there, whether in New York City you vote, give these a big two thumbs up. or around the world, we give blood, we give You’ll walk out of the polls feeling pretty money, we give materials to comfort those good. Not because it will benefit you directly; who need it. Not because it benefits us direct­ ly; because it's the right thing to do. because it was the right thing to do. Brian Reynolds. Hastings Right here in the heartland. we can be proud of our FWbtatpfcr Humanity, to which we gladly give-oUHtime, our talents, our money. Then: are countless other programs Boosters to the Senior Party. Where there is a need, we support it. Not because it benefits us directly; because it’s the right thing to do. There are needs within our community, I write in support of the two millage pro­ posals on the Aug. 2 ballot, one for Barry County Transit and the other for Thomappie Manor. Just for clarification, I write as a property owner, whose taxes will be increased by pas­ sage of the proposals. Persons who see my name and identify me as a pastor might assume I live in a congregation-owned par­ sonage. My wife ard I have owned and paid property taxes on our house for many years. 1 have been amazed that our local transit system has provided services for all these years without asking for local assistance. However, we know the stale of the state budg­ et and how cuts are affecting services in many proposals who need these services, there's too much at A bad experience prompts ‘no’ vote To the editor: human services needs for our most vulnera- Vote to support riders and residents two county-wide deserve your serious consideration and sup­ League to Special Olympics, from Band On the Thornapplc Manor medical care Many depend on transit rides facilty vote, I will say right now that my wife and myself will vote “no." The reason is we have had bad experiences To the editor: Recently I became aware of the millage to be voted on Aug. 2. I personally have never used Barry County Transit, but my mother-in-law, who lives in Yankee Springs Township, rides the transit at least once a week. She is no longer able to drive herself to doctor's appointments, the grocery store, or just to get out of the house once in a while. • My husband and I both work during the day and are unable to leave work to transport here where she needs to go. Therefore, I am urging those of you who are undecided to please consider those resi­ dents of Barry County who depend on the transit as their sole means of transportation. Vote yes on Aug. 2. Suzanne Wilma. Middleville Transit meets variety of needs To the editor: I live just south of Woodland and on occa­ sion have used Barry County Transit to go to my doctor just south of Lake Odessa. If it wasn't for this bus system. I am not sure how 1 would get there, if at all. Please vote yes on the upcoming nullage for Barry County Transit. Even if you per­ you know of someone who does. Blanch Williams, Woodland Transit services affect business To the editor: ,»> ! to w t* i have on many occasions node the Barry County Transit bus. I ride on the average of two to three times per wreck. While riding, I got to sec just bow many people use the bus. 1 used to be employed at an area beauty shop, where the transit brought 15 to 20 people a week. I guess right now I am wondering if the businesses (beauty shops, restaurants, groc-ry stores, doctors, etc.) realize how this could affect all of them If the millage for Barry County Transit does not pass. Please vote yes on Aug. 2 for the Barry Cu’inty Transit millage. Support our local businesses end the many citizens in our town w ho use ’he bus. with the facilty. both with family and friends. Mary Walters, In 2000, a very good friend was in the Hastings facilty. My wife and I went to visit her, we went into the family room and here was and old gentleman in a wheelchair and he had a urine stain on his pants down to his knee and up his shirt almost to his belly button. This was not a new stain. We could smell the odor ten feet away. We were in this room at least 45 minutes and in that time at least three workers walked by this man and did nothing. When we walked out the front door to out car 1 told my wife no one had better put me in this place and that still goes. Doug Martindale. Delton What about school lunch prices? The Thomappie Kellogg and Hastings school distnets are rais­ ing school lunch prices this year by about 15 cents. Will this influ­ ence how your students eat lunch this coming school year? Responses to our weekly question. To the editor: We write in appreciation of the care Thornapplc Manor has given to our loved one. Homer Snow, who passed away uly 25. There are no -ords that could express our hearts and thoughts when we think of Thornapplc Manor and the care that Homer received these past two years He was loved from the moment he Walked into Thomappie Manor. The entire staff demonstrated daily their care and concern for our loved one. and for ihe family. The staff gave of themselves freely with hugs, pats and smiles of encouragement. We took turns sitting with Homer through his last nights. Nurses and aides came in when they arrived on duty at 5 a m. and again when they went home to hug him and say hello, always asking if there was anything they could do before they left. The service didn't stop at human care cither. While mom visited us in Florida, she took her various plants up to the "plant lady" for her to tend in her absence. The care al Thomappie Manor encompass­ es all areas of patient and family care. Our lives have been forever enriched because of our friends at Thomappie Manor. We've all wondered what it will be like for us as we grow older, but each of us can only hope to have kind, loving people tend to us. We are visitors, but hope that the upcom­ ing millage vote receives public approval if it means that more people will be able to be cared for by Thomappie Manor. Carol Staup and Pam Johnson. Daughters of Mary Snow sonally do not need this service, 1 am sure tempted to take a pass. Please don’t. For those that need and receive our support, from Little Thornapple Manor Transit a godsend for the handicapped To the editor: Please vote yes on the millage for Bar-v County Transit next Tuesday. I am in an electric w heelchair and ride the transit at least twice a week. 1 cannot go in i car due to the size of the wheelchair. I haw no other way of transportation, so please help me keep my freedom. Presently. I am able to keep my apartment because of the fact that I can go to the star and doctor’s appointments. If transit were to closed, I do not think I would be able to keep my apartment, and that scares me to death. Ester Trenton. Hastings The Hastings Banner I Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Hastings Banner, Inc. Puus/Mb, A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. 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Hastings: Laura Doherty, Hastings: Sandra Pcnsetto Kelly Lloyd Maroe Westover Heather Reed Oawfwd ads accepted Monday trough Fndey 800am. to530pm “No, I don't think so. “No. our family some­ School lunches are eco­ times nomical and my children lunches enjey them.’’ brings a lunch, depending has and the school sometimes what is on the menu.” “No. I think make the difference.” 1 don’t think that it will affect the the free and reduced price program." Subscription Rates: $30 per year to Barry County $32 per year r adpnmg counees $35 per year etowtoere POSTMASTER Send actoreM changes to: P O Bos 8 Hasengs. Ml 490544602 Second Ctow Postage Part at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 29. 2005 - Page 5 ■ : Vote yes twice in next Tuesday’s election Anybody who knows me knows 1 don't like to raise taxes. But there are a few occasions when they are necessary. like the two propositions we’ll be asked to vote on next Tuesday. Aug. 2. tion in future years. I recommend a resounding “yes” for the Thomappie Manor mill­ Both the Barry County Transit and Thomappie Manor millages age request. Barry County Transit has some similarities and some differences. will be used to benefit senior citizens and some of the most vulnera­ It is similar in that it is a service often used by senior citizens and ble citizens among us. It behooves us to take care of their needs people who can’t get around very well. But the county-wide transit service also is a lifeline for working because some day we will be ot>e of them, if we already aren't The Thomappie Manor millage request actually is a pretty good parents who don’t have a car or simply can’t drive. It’s a godsend for deal. We're already paying .8116 mill each year for the facility for people who don’t have any other way to get to doctor’s visits, hospi­ senior citizens who no longer can take care of themselves. With this tal tests or exams, to get to classes at the Hastings campus of Kellogg new proposal, that present millage levy will be eliminated and we’ll Community College, and a way for the handicapped or senior citizens see the expansion, renovation, remodeling and updating of a nearly to get out of the home and into the community. Critics of the transit program have maintained that there isn’t 50-year-old nursing center. The really good pan of it all is that we’ll pay less each year than enough in the way of services for rural areas such as Delton or we are now. Projections are that the millage levy will be .21 mill for Nashville. Director Joe B learn has acknowledged that problem and is pledging to get more service in communities other than the immedi­ the first year and an average of .69 mill for the 19 years afterward in the life of the proposal. ate Hastings area. To be sure, we will be paying for a longer period of time, 20 years total, but the benefits far outweigh the additional expense. If you don’t think Thomappie Manor needs some updating, you Barry County Transit has been a unique holdout in an era of pub­ licly -funded transportation services. It has been able to survive all these years without asking for local taxpayers’ support, one of the very few to be able to pull that off in Michigan. But those days are probably should take a trip out there soon, before the millage vote takes place next Tuesday. Thomappie Manor was built in 1958. and gone in the wake of massive state budget reductions. Bicam has said was state of the art when it opened. that if this millage does not pass. Barry County Transit will be severe­ Transit worth an extra $12 a year To the editor: Mabie Stout. upcoming millage for Barry County Transit Hastings has me very upset. 1 have been using the bus everyday for the past eight years. I am unable to drive due to my heath. Also, because of gas prices, insurance costs, etc., there is no way that I could even afford to own and operate a car of my own. I have no family in the area and very much depend on the transit to go to doctor's appointments, stores, or just visiting my friends. Also, all the drivers at transit help with groceries, help walking into doctors' offices, etc. Please vote yes on the upcoming millage. According to Joe B learn at the transit, the cost to the average tax payer would be approxi­ mately $12 per year. To me. that doesn't even acceptable to have the vast majority of a musing center having four ever get it started again at a later date. Furthermore, with the medical facility millage actually being I can't even imagine what is going to happen reduced each year, it leaves us a little more room to add the transit. The result would be a very slight increase in total millage of about you would be amazed at exactly how many one-tenth of 1% over what we’re paying right now. also be very helpful to those of us who visit loved ones who have Because the state says it no longer is able to fund such a vital serv­ become residents there. We will be able to have some precious priva­ ice, 1 suppose wc will have tG step up to the plate.” And step up we cy during these visits with the increase in one- and two-bed rooms. must. I recommend approval for the transit millage request. It’s only for a quarter of a mill, and in return we take care of a lot of problems for Furthermore, there will be space made available for rehabilitation services for clients who don’t live at Thomappie Manor and space for an unfortunate growing population suffering from Alzheimer’s dis- a lot of people. As I said earlier, I don't like taxes. But there are times we have to The Thomappie Manor proposal actually is a good deal, a wise pay for critical services and for programs and facilities that are must investment in the proper and humane treatment of older and vulnera* be continued to assure the quality of life in Bany County. And one of ble citizens unable to care for themselves. It has been well thought those times is approaching Aug. 2. Vote “yes” twice. out and planned as an idea to better serve a segment of our popula- — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Support right to vote for a village To the editor: It’s OK to be against the Village of Gun Lake, but at least give us reasons that are accurate, complete and verifiable. A recent letter that appeared in the Pcnasce Globe cited four area village millages and the budget of Lake Odessa. The only accurate comparison was that the proposed Village of Our. Lake and a fifth, the Village of Lake Odessa, are similar in population, yet that is where the similarities stop. The millages of all five villages are irrelevant because the taxable values of all five combined do not equal that of the proposed village. For example; Woodland tax value is $7 million and Freeport is $8 million, compared to $185 million of the proposed village. At 13 mills, Woodland receives $91,000 in tax rev­ enue. At one mill the proposed Village of Gun Lake will receive $185,000. Is that an accu­ rate comparison? I think people should understand some sig­ nificant distinctions between the villages cited and the type of village being petitioned for m our community. Each of the five vil­ lages cited are general law villages, which are required by law to provide numerous servic • es, some of which the townships we all live in already provide or contract for. The beauty, it seems, of being a home rale village is that if we (the voters) want any par­ ticular service in the future, wc can vote to add it and pay for it. If we don’t want to add anything, then we don't get the service and we don’t pay for it. Sounds good to me. The Village of Gun Lake petition is for a home rale village, which I have personally researched. Under home rale, "we the people" are able to decide what we want our govern­ ment to provide. According to the act, the only requirement is road maintenance. As a village, we will receive three times the amount the two counties receive for the same roads. The rest is up to "we the people." In the c xample. Lake Odessa (a general law village) is required to provide much of their services. Of the 19 members of the "village staff* listed in the letter, only four, that’s right four, are actually staff members of the Village of Lake Odessa. How do I know that? Because of a phone call to Lake Odessa Village Manager Mark Bender, who con­ firmed it Why would the letter writer try to make us think any differently? The Lake O budget includes a building fund, police department, water supply, arts budget, parks and recreation budget, fire department, public works budget and a full staff. The cost for these items is more than 70% of their budget. The next largest item is road maintenance, which is funded entirely from fuel tax revenues from the state. That leaves an operating budget to provide zoning, a full-time manager and business office expenses (to operate a much larger infrastruc­ ture) of $207,000. That’s less than 10% of the budget for the Village of Lake Odessa and approximately one mill of the taxable value of the proposed Village of Gun Lake. The taxable value of the Village of Lake Odessa is only $36 million. By contrast, the taxable value of the Village of Gun Lake is $185 million. We can come together to unify the area, have common planning, zoning and establish some ordinances with regard to land and lake use. 1 believe it will improve the Gun Lake area. 1 support the chance to vote on a village charter. Opponents of the effort are trying to take away our right to vote yes or no for a Village. Without a vote, it’s just talk. So sup­ port your right to vote; after all, we are a democracy. Mike Cutlip, Gun Lake and Yankee Springs Twp. Transit is there when you need it To the editor: My son has been using the Barry County Transit system for five years. It has truly been a asset to our family. In today's world, with so many parents working fuli time and more and more chil­ dren having to go to day care, it is a wonder­ ful feeling to know that our children will get to school safe and on time. My day care provider lives within the city limits where the normal school buses do not ran. With three small children of her own it would not be easy for her to get them up and my son to school on time. Fortunately, With the Barry County Transit system, she does not have to do this. They come directly to her bouse and get my son to school For all those young couples who may not have children yet and for those who do have small children, this service that we have now is a true blessing. You may not use it now, but next year or even in a few years you will be glad it is there. Please help save the transit system for our kids. You will be glad you did. Laurie VanderKodde, Baltimore Township Do kids have as much fun at fair as in days gone by? To the editor: I am writing a book I called "This I Remember," sharing the story of my life. My ancestors were some of the very earli­ est settlers here and I have lived in Barry County all but four years of my life and we spent weekends here even then, at our cottage on Gun Lake. I was one of the first to be bom in Pennock Hospital. So much has changed around Barry County that I wanted to share some of the things I remember for my family and for whomever else might be interested. I have a lot of little stories about different things. 1 thought you might be interested in sharing some of my thoughts about the fair The first 1 remember of going to The Barry County Fair was in 1938. The fairgrounds were right downtown then, where Kmart is now. Going to the Barry County Fair was the closest thing my dad, (Carl Marble) ever had for a vacation. He looked forward to it every year and so did I. My parents were just start­ ing in with the business of farming. There was neither time nor money for vacations. The Barry County Fair worked out really great for my family. We had lots of entertainment without spending much money. Daddy always enjoyed the fair so much, there wasn’t much farming done that week! We would go every day and it was a family affair. Grandpa Marble and Uncle Lewis Marble and my dad would spend time togeth­ er going around visiting with their friends all day. Uncle Ixwis and Aunt Violet lived just a few houses from the fairgrounds on Court Street before they bought their farm on Woodlawn Avenue, so that was real handy. My Mom and Aunt Violet would usually stay there at their house and visit. The men would walk over to the fair. My sister and I always wanted to go with the men. Hastings was a small town. In those days, everyone knew one another. Everybody at the fair was either from our neighborhood or was a relative or friend. My dad kept an eye on us, and we were to check in every so often, but my sister Norma Jean (age 4) and I (age 7) were allowed tn wander around each morn­ ing. looking at all the exhibits and the rides without a worry. Back then, there was never the fear of the awful things that happen nowa­ days. In the afternoon, we would join Daddy. Uncle Lewis and Grandpa and go to tlie grandstand (which was free) and watch the sulky races. Norma and I would always try to guess which of the horses would win each race. That was very entertaining and exciting for us. On the first day of the fair. Uncle Lewis always gave us 50 cents for our spending money. He would make us squirm for it though. He always liked to tease us kids. He would stand around and talk to his friends and jingle his change in his pocket so wc could hear it for quite a while. We knew better that to ask or say anything about it whatsoever. We just stood around waiting patiently. Several times he would pull his change out and look at it in his hand for what seem like forever and then he would put it back in his pocket. Ai long last, he would take out the change really leisurely and look al it for a long time and then he would finally slowly count it out and give it to us. We were so excited! Fifty cents was a lot of money in those days for a kid to have, just for spending money. That fifty cents lasted all week. First, we would check everything out and then decide how it was to be spent. Wc would just spend a little each day. It was the most money I ever had at one time. I felt like I was rich! Most everything at the fair cost a nickel. Rides, huge ice cream cones, big wads of cot­ ton candy and a lot of the food was a nickel too. Many of these items were treats which we only had at the Barry County Fair each year. One thing I would make sure to have some­ time during that week was a bottle of Kist lime pop. It was a real big bottle and had a very powerful flavor and it only cost five cents! I can still remember how it felt when I would take that first sip, it was full of rich fla­ vor. and it was fantastic and breathtaking. It was wonderful! After a little while the pop would make me burp and it would come up through my nose. Wow. did it burn! But it was worth the pain. It was a genuine delicacy and it was the only bottle of pop I would have until the next year at fair time. As time passed, I joined 4-H and entered canned goods and sewing projects in the Barry County Fair each year and won some ribbons. I was very proud of that. I still, to this day. love to go to the fair and check out all the amazing exhibits. However, every now and then. 1 wonder: Do the kids nowadays have as much fun at the fair, as my sister and I had, on50 cents, back when we were kids? The Barry County Fair has a warm-hearted place in the memories of my days as a child. Marion (Marble-Cook) Frye. Yankee Springs Township it? Can I give up that bottle of pop or candj bar to keep Barry County Transit running so that the elderly and disabled can still have their independence? Do I have time to take to the doctor or store? To me, not having to We cannot afford to let this happen, and if we do, we’re not likely to This change will not only benefit the clients at the center, it will As I think about the impact of $1 per month that it would cost to continue taking care of our elderly and disabled, can J afford off work in order to take my family member ty must meet the challenges ahead in the 21st century. It is no longer or semi-private rooms. To the editor: that I could lose. ly crippled and it may not be long before it is eliminated altogether. entire facility, Thomappie Manor will move to mostly private rooms Transit is worth $1 a month cost compare to the freedom and independence However, like everything else, times have changed, and the facili­ beds in one room. Without increasing the number of total beds in the age I am 72 years old and need your help. The I know many people that use the transit and like me, it is their only form of transportation. if transit is no longer available. Also, I think people would be devastated if the transit was not in operation and just how many business­ es. restaurants, etc., also will be affected worry about how 1 am going to get my loved one to their appointment is worth the $12 per year. As a community we need to pull together and voce yes on Aug. 2. It is our responsibili­ ty to take care of the people who took care of us. Nadine Smith, Please, please vote on Aug. 2 for this mill­ Nashville Castleton officials aren’t insensitive To the editor: In the July 21 issue of the Hastings Banner, the “In My Opinion: column by Fred Jacobs made the statement that the real issue in pay hikes made by Castleton Township is insensi­ tivity. We take offense to that statement because that is as far from the truth as it could possi­ bly be. We are close to our constituents and are acquainted with most of the problems they are involved with. We read the newspa­ pers and watch television. There is no way we could mist the closings and layoffs that have been occurring for some time now. The increases approved by the Township Board totaled nineteen hundred ($1,900) dol­ lars for the board as a whole. That averages to $316.67 each when you consider there are two trustees, one clerk, one treasurer, one supervisor and one assessor. Except for the trustees the increase was approved because the work load fa; the other officials has increased because cf new legis­ lation and directives from the state tax com­ mission and the secretary of state. More elec­ tions are to be and taxes are now elected twice a year. The assessor and/or the supervi sor is responsible for monitoring the pn.ncipal residence exemption more closely and deny­ ing those found to be illegal or not in compli­ ance. The state tax commission is quite active in this and in making sure appraisal records are maintained and up to date You can see from this that the work each of us are responsible for is changing and Losing transit use would be hardship To the editor: I have three children that have been using Bany County Transit for the past four years. I live between Nashville and Hastings and work in Grand Rapids. My babysitter lives in Hastings and my kids attend Hastings schools. My children ride the transit bus both to and from school every day. I talked with my babysitter last week about if for some rea­ son this millage does not pass, how my chil­ dren would get back and forth to school. My babysitter stated that she was not sure, but she could not do it because of the other chil­ dren she has in her day care. 1 am at a loss. My husband and I both have to work. What if I can not find rides for my children to get to school? I can't imagine hav­ ing to change jobs or worse yet, quit working altogether just because 1 can't find rides for my children. Please think about the hardships that will be put on everyone who uses the transit if this millage does not pass. Please vote yes on the millage for Barry County Transit. Patty Chase. Nashville Transit has impact in the community To the editor: Independence... Is the community of Bany County willing to take that away from the elderly and disabled? What sense of worth will they have left if the only way to get them to and from the doc­ tor or grocery store is to depend on family members? Have you thought about the impact of taking time off work to get your loved one to the doctor, or going to the gro­ cery store, after a long day at work? We all take transit for granted, we don't stop and think about the impact on the daily lives of our loved ones and how it affects them. Someday wc will grow old. Who will be there to lake care of us? If you care about the elderly and disabled you should vote yes on Aug. 2. Let’s lake care of our community. Jason Smith. Nashville increasing almost daily. We did not approve the increases just for the sake of giving our­ selves an increase. Considering all of this, most township officials are still paid less than comparable jobs in the private sector. It is not my intention to diminish ihe prob­ lems of plant closings and layoffs, but it seems some of this could have been avoided or at the least delayed if some of the so-called experts had been thinking ahead several years. Justin Cooley. Castleton Twp. Supervisor Transit’s impact is empowering To the editor: Please take a few minutes out of your day Tuesday. Aug. 2, to join me in voting yes in support of public transportation services in Bany County. For less than the cost of dinner at a local i•staurant, you can help senior citizens access their physicians and medical specialists, wheelchair-bound adults attend physical ther­ apy. folks without their own cars maintain then employment, and younger children attend schools and nursery schools. As an individual who has used transit serv­ ices and assisted other: to use the system, I know that it can have an empowering impact on those who ride its bo^s out of choice and out of necessity. As a member of the Trans?. Advisory Board. I've also seen the devastating mpact that state and federal cuts have had cn ocr local system. And having this unique per­ spective, I know that the dollars needed to ran the system can't be raised entirely on the backs of those who use the system. ' Like good schools and good hospitals, we all need to share a bit in the expense so the service will be there when we or one of oui loved ones need it Tammy R. Pennington. Hastings Transit useful even if only occasionally To the editor: I have only used the transit a couple of times. Once, I had to drop my car off to get it worked on and the transit took me home. When my car was done, they took me back to the car shop. If It hadn't have been for the transit. I would have sat there at the shop for about six hours. The second time I used It, I went to Pennock Hospital for a test and 1 didn’t know they were going to sedate me. I called the transit and explained what was going on and that I needed a ride home. The dispatcher was so understanding and the driver was wonder­ ful. The driver came into Pennock and helped me out to the bus. When 1 got home, the driv­ er walked me in and made sure I was OK. Then, she told me that if I needed anything, to call and she would come back. She even w rote the number down so 1 wouldn't have to look it up if there was a problem. I could tell that the driver was very busy, but she still took the time to help met making sure that I was OK. Even If you have never used the transit, some day you may have to, like I did. And think about the many people who depend solely on the transit for their everyday needs. Please vote yes on the millage for the Barry County Transit on Aug. 2. Barb Sweaton. Woodland �Page 6 - Thursday. July 28. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Ucey Riad. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Sieve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a_m; Sunday School I IO a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6.00 pun.. Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson Father Al Russell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.. Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m and 11XX) a.m.; Cocftssi>n Saturday 3:30-4:13 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 Weu State Rc^d. Hastings. Mjch 49058 Senior Pastor Rev Wm. Clayton Garrison. Service Tunes: Sunday School 9.00 a.m and 11 XX) a.m. A 6XX) p.m. (Small groups on 1st and 3rd Sunday nights) Wednesday: Dinner 5:45 p m. Classes. 7 XX) p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3183 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 943 2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 10:30 a.m.: Sunday School. 9:30 *.m EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH “Member Church of the World­ Wide An&Lean Communion." 313 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St ). Church Office: (616) 943-3014 The Rev Fr Charles P. McCabe III. Rector Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 a_m and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a_m. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.m CHURCH OF THF NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. IIXX) a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7.XX) p.m Services for Adults. Teens and Children CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. ?astor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11XX) a_m.; Evening Service at 600 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7XX) p.m QUIMBY UNITED MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOG MATIC TEACHINGS 314 E Main Street Middleville. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor Phone 795-9030 Sunday Mass 8: 30 a-m. First Fndny Holy Hour 5 prr UonfesahMM 30 minutes before Mau. Rosary Prayer 30 minutes before Mau WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Mam. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. MI 48897 • 367-4061 Reverend Mary SchippenDeMuntrr Sunday Warship 9:15 a.m. • Sunday School 10:30 am. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St. Rote Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9: 30 a.m. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor Church pbooc 269­ 945-4995. Church Webute: www hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007 Church SecretaryTreasurer. Linda Cobb. Office hours. Tueadny. Wednesday. Thunday 9 am to 2 pm Sununday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10: 45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pmiSon Shine Preschool (ages 3 & 4); Tuesday, Thursday from 9-11:30 a.n, I2.XW-236 pm; Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Mtg. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 am. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service). 11XX) a.m Holy Communion (each -week), and Evening Prayer 6.XX) pm. (May-August). We have a weekly Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Even Prayer service ard special Holy Days services as announced (please call the rectory for those times). The Rector of S. Andre* 6 Matthias u Rl. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church pi tone num­ ber is 269-795-2370 and the recto­ ry number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is httpJ/trax.ta' andrewmatthias. Wc are pan of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Bonk of Common Prayer at all our servic- METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Summer Hours: Sunday Worship 10 a.m ; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49038 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd . Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpoie. Sunday morning worship service 9:45 a.m. Nursery provid­ ed. Sunday evening "New Beginnings" starts at 5:15 with meal. 3:30 adult small group, youth group, kids chib. 6:30 praise service. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men's group 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m Christ's Quilters. Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Coming in January, exploring spiritual gifts Bible study. Chun h website: coun­ try chapelume.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 a_tn Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a.m.. MAming Worship Service; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7-00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p jn. Awana. Sr. and it. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073 Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a_m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult snail group ministry, leader­ ship training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple leaf Grange. Hwy M­ 66 south of Assyria RdNashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise A Worship 10:30 un.. 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m Jew* Club for boy* A girts ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasu of God’s love. “Where Everyone t* Someone Special" For information call 1-616­ 731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623­ 5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 am Sunday School fcr all age* at 9:45 a_m. Nursery pro ided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evening* WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coai* Grove Rd Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Summer Worship 10X)0 am. No summer Sunday School. Youth activities: call fcr information. PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Delton. Ml 49046 • 269-671-4193 Pastor. Bernard Blau. Associate Pastor. Francis Clare 'Frank' Nichols Marian Lawrence HASTINGS - Marian Lawrence, age 69. of Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 ajn.; Worship Service 11 a.m.; Craven, age 94, of Hastings, died Sunday. Hastings, went to be with her Lord on Friday. July 22, 2005 al her daughter's residence at Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m. Services will be held 3 p.m. Friday. July ST. TIMOTHY'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 9R00 East BC Avenue. Richland. Ml 49083 Phone 269-629-9436 Eucharisuc service every Sunday. 9:30 a_m “This is my body given for you Do this in remembrance of me.’ (Luke 22; 19 NIV). Come share in the weekly Holy Communion - accepting Christ and being united with Him. sur­ rendering our lives to Him so that we may know Hi* will and walk in Hi* ways. We are located in a wooded setting, north of Richland on BC Avenue, between M-43 and Gull Lake Drive. All haptired i hnMian* are welcome to partici­ pate in the Holy Euchanst We believe th.*! Christianity is a faith of Delusion, not exclusion Therefore, you don't have to be an Episcopalian - just a believer. July 24. 2005 in Pennock Hospital. 29. 2005 at Hastings Free Methodist Church. Tom's Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling A Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nursery provided for all services. Sundays: Worship services 3:45 and 11XX) a.m. Kids for Christ. 11XX) a.m. Worship Service only for 3 A 4 yr. olds. A 5 yr-4th grade dismissed during announcement*. Sunday School for all ages K 00 a m. Adult elec­ tives for July.'August. KNOW FEAR! ...FEAR NOT!. CAFE BEREA and GROWING IN WIS DOM AND FAITH. Sunday Evening Service 6.00 p.m. Thursday: Senior Adult Coffee Hour. 9 30-11.00 im. Looking ahead: VBS. Troyer Safari.” August 1-5, 9 aun.-noon. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street. Hastings Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Anton. Pastor. Thursday, July 28 7OO-XXX) p.m. Folk Service Song Preview. Sa urday. July 30 - High School OuJag; 2:00 p.m Wedding. Sunday. July 31 - 10.00 a.m. Folk MasVCockout. Monday. Aug f’- '5:3(W:15 pm. VBE Tuesday. Aug. 2-1.00 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous; 5:30-8.15 pm VBF Wednesday. Aug. 3 5:3041:15 p.m. VBE HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49OXR Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9XX) a.m.-Noon and IXJ0-3XM) p.m. Friday 900 a m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:30 LIVE' Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshments. 11XX) Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and II a.m Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays al 6:30 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich 49058 ( 269 ) 945-5463 Rev Dr Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 9XX) a.m Traditional Worship Services: 10:05 a.m. Children's Choir. 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship Services. Nursery care is provided for both services! Visit us online at www.fpcofh.org and our web log for sermons at http://hastings presbyrerian.blogqxx.com/ . July 30 - Middle High Trip to Bartow lake. WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • 'Preicnptions" 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. Hastings, Michigan Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. Gun Lake. She was February bom 8. 1936. ir. Burial will take place at Hastings Riverside Mancelona, the daughter of Raymond a:td Cemetery. Clara (Baker) Flynn. No funeral home visitation. Marian retired from Beverly Health and Memorial contributions may be made to the Free Methodist Church Building Fund. Rehabilitation of Cape Coral. Florida follow­ The family is being served by the Wren as a certified nursing assistant. She enjoyed her family and friends as well as her involve­ Funeral Home. ing 38 years of service in the health industry ment with the commission on Aging. She attended the First Baptist Church of Hastings and she loved serving her Lord. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Clara Flynn, of Midland; her husband of 10 years. Herbert Short; and hus­ band of 42 years, Kenneth Lawrence; an infant daughter. Marsha Lynn Short; three sisters, Mary Flynn. Anna Flynn. Bernice Akers and a brother. Lawrence Flynn. Marian is survived by a son. Terry Short and wife Denise of Johannesburg; daughters. RICHLAND - Thomas E. “Tom” Warren HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E. State Rd (Comer of Slate Rd. and Boitwuod St ucro&s from This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: 770 Cook Rd. - Marleah M. Craven HASTINGS - Marlcah M. (Mrs. Russell) Sandra Miller and husband of Matt Hospital. Middleville and Tammy Kilgore of Seattle. Kalamazoo on Monday morning. July 18, Washington; grandchildren. David Short of 2005. Lewiston. Timothy J. Short of Johannesburg. of Richland, died at Borgess He was bom on August 24, 1953 in Battle Creek. Elizabeth Short of Johannesburg, Timothy D. Short of Lansing. James Kocher (Amanda) of He was the first grandchild of Ray C. and Indiana. Dallas Nagy of Seattle. Washington, Nancy Z. Hudson and William “Jake” and Matthew Irene Warren. Shannon Miller of Lansing, Stephanie Miller Nagy of Seattle, Washington. He attended Pennfield Schools in Battle of Lansing, and Sarah Miller of Lansing; Creek. He worked his entire adult life in the great grandchildren. Deztiny Short. Timmy pipeline industry ; first building the Alaskan Short, Katilyn Short. Clayton Short. Noah pipeline where he was a wrklers helper and Short, Isabelle Kocher and James Kocher; later, was certified as a welder and heavy sister, Betty Koenders of Beverly Hills, equipment operator. He was a 30-year mem­ Florida and Maureen Jenkins. ber of Pincliners Local 798 in Tulsa. OK and Those planning an expression of sympathy also a member of the North Carolina Chapter are asked to consider Barry Community of Operating Engineers. He traveled through­ Hospice or the American Cancer Society. out the country and enjoyed his work and the many friends he met along the way. A special thanks is extended to Barry Community Hospice and our special angel, He loved restoring old care with his best friend, Mike Gutsue and his pride and joy Donna Kosbar. for their dedicated and loving care of Marian. was his "53andme" Ford. He enjoyed deer Memorial services were held Wednesday, hunting, collecting guns, cookouts and his July 27, 2005 at the Girrbach Funeral Home John Deere tractor. His first marriage to Julie Coller. daughter eon followed at the First Baptist Church in of Keith and Doris Coller. ended in divorce Hastings. in Hastings. Dan Currie officiatee, a lunch­ and there were no child* *n. He married Marta L. (Ernie) Greenfield on January 4, 1981 in Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Jackpot, NV. Their daughters. Heather S. and Danielle were the love of his life. In addi­ tion to his wife and daughters, be leaves behind his mother and sisters, Charlene G. of Auburndale, FL, Tens R. (Kevin) Schantz of Nasijville, Alisa Marie Henley of Buna. TX; brother. Mark D. of Nashville; nieces, nephews and a host of friends. His father died on August 26, 1997. Arrangements were made by Farley-Estes & Dowdle. Richland and he was interred July 22, 2005 al Mountain Home Cemetery in Otsego. His untimely death leaves a hole in our hearts forever. • FLETCHER - Funeral services for Francis Clare 'Frank' Nichols, age 65. of Fletcher were held Friday. May 20, 2005 in the Fletcher Christian Church with Jim Hall, pas­ tor. officiating. Services were under the direction of Hodge Funeral Home. Fletcher. OK. Mr. Nichols died Tuesday, May 17,2005 in a Lawton Hospital. Frank Freeport was Hastings born August tn 1957. He 1939 in worked at the Banner newspaper, the Tyden Corporation, and the Bliss in Hastings, and the Middleville Tool and Die Company. He worked for I-eidlcit Iron Works in Grand Rapids for 10 years. They moved to Fletcher. OK in 1988 and he worked for the Chickasha Manufacturing Co. until 1993 having to retire due to ill health. He mamed Mary Thomas, May 17, 1971 in Middleville. Frank was a member of the Fletcher Christian Church of which be served as dea­ con and was a past board member of the Southwestern Evangelist Assoc., He was also active with the Elgin Nutrition Center and the Elgin Senior Citizen's group in Elgin. OK. Survivors include his wife. Mary; four sons, Wayne Nichols and his wife, L^da, of Washington. Frank For everything from business cards and brochures call JAd Graphics (269)945-9554 25, He attended school in Hastings, graduating Nichols and fiT wife, Karen, of Colorado. Travis Nichbh and his wife. Karen Sue, of Grand Rapids, and Ken Frary of Grand Rapids; two daughters, Melody Daniel and her husband, Kevin, of Mississippi and Mary Lynn Frary of Grand Rapids; a sister, Sharon Main of middleville; three brothers, Mervin Nicholas and his wife. Gei, of Hastings, Richard Bryant and his wife. Gene, of Holly, and Neal Wilkins and his wife, Sandra, of Freeport ; grandchildren, Matthew, Alex. Charlane, Charry, Raven, Aann, Madalyn, Luke. Brytni, Jeremy and Coltoi; a special adopted brother, Jim Hall of Fletcher; and ocher aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many friends. He was ti^ sen of Mervin C. Nichols and Letha (Kidder) (Nichols) Wilkins and Ernest Wilkins, all decease? The family would like to extern? a special thank you to the Fletcher Felice Chief, Joo Shepard. frank (MN: TUESDAY >6, THURSDAY 3-6 Deluxe Homes Prices starting al $189,900 Golf Course Views I Year Golf Membership Included (616) 791-1500 • 1-800-290-3289 Kinship Care Coordinator WANTED The Barry County Commission on Aging is seeking a part-time coordinator for its Kinship Care program. This program primarily serves adults of all ages who are raising their grandchildren or other related chil­ dren. Position requirements include, but are not limited to, strong communication, interpersonal, administrative and organizational skills. Must be familiar with stan­ dard business communications and be able to draft and edit correspondence and other written material Must be a self-disciplined self-starter, with ability to organize time and meet deadline j. Must be a team player. Experience in social work preferred. EOE. Submit resume and cover letter or complete an application no later than August 12, 2005 to: ban u Coun|y Commission on Aging Barry County Commission on Aging Attention: Executive Director 320 West Woodlawn Avenue Hastings. Ml 49058 bccoa @ voyager, net CtirtartiitiKtetfiiatai (tai koti Ian di flow. WM l nart Io low you Nocretfiiwrknw. ’ft OurlhcujhliKialwyirihgou. yarptanoaKang In ije w bwd you dearth in dealh wi love you *M. yourftmiy Advanced Care Clinician Barry-Eaton District Health Department is seeking a progressive, experienced Certi­ fied Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assis­ tant to staff our primary care clinic. Ideal candidates will have excellent clinical skills addressing the entire lifespan, strong computer skills including capabilities to adapt to an electronic medical records sys­ tem and the ability to work efficiently and in­ dependently. 32 hours per week, excellent health care and other employee benefits. Please send resume and cover letter to: Barry-Eaton District Health Department 1033 Health Care Drive Charlotte, Ml 48813 Attn.: Personnel EOE �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. J*Jy 28, 2005 - Page 7 Keith Hurless turns 80 Drawing of Massasauga rattle snake. Keith Hurless 80th Binnday Open House on Saturday. July 30th from ?-4 pm at 2349 Hammond Rd., or sard cards to P.O. Box 105. Hastings, Ml 49058. Huver-Furrow Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Rummins and Mr. and Mrs. David Huver wish to announce the engagement of their daughter. Tracy Renee Brouse-Hammond Corey Jo and Brouse Huver to Benjamin Earl Furrow, son of Ms. Cal Woman bitten by Massasauga rattle snake in Lake Odessa by Helen Mudry Constance Furrow of Kalkaska. Anthony School and is an employee for the City of engagement. Their wedding is planned for Hastings. Benjamin is a 1997 graduate of Hastings October 8th at Thomappie Valley Church Corey is the daughter of Jim and Kayiene High School and is employed at Hastings Brouse of Athens. Mich. She is a 1998 grad­ Mutual. The couple will be united in marriage uate of Athens High School and received her bachelor's degree in Public Relations and August 20. 2005. Political Science from Grand Valley State was reported to be in stable condition. Staff Writer Tracy is a 1995 graduate of Hastings High Hammond are pleased to announce their “It was definitely a snake bite.” said A young woman was bitten Friday after­ noon by what was believed to be • Massasauga rattle snake near the comer of Bender. “The fangs pierced the leg of her jeans. The DNR was notified and Samuel Fifth Avenue and Third Street in Lake Koscinski happened to be off duty on a boat Odessa. in Jordan Lake and was summoned to the Marijana Stovall, 22. of Dimondale, was scene. Bender said Koscinski’s first concern walking with two co-workers distributing was to find the snake. He had the Lake University in 2002. She is currently a claims leaflets for an area business when she felt a Odessa DPW clear the strip between the street adjuster for Foremost Insurance. bite on her leg. According to Lake Odessa and the sidewalk io look for a possible snake Village Manager/Police Chief Mark Bender. hole. He also Stovall was walking on the sidewalk and scat­ Bender said Koscinski speculated the snake tered some brash in her path. She felt the bite may have been a female protecting her young. Marriage J^icenses Cal is the son of Sylvia Treadwell of Hastings and Patrick and Nancy Hammond of Hastings. He is a 2001 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently an insurance Agent for Foremost Insurance. The couple will reside in Hastings. Reinert J. Devries. Delton and Wilma J. directed a controlled bum and soon became light headed. One co-work­ The adult Massasauga or pygmy rat­ er ran for help and the other stayed with her. tlesnake is two to three feet long. It is found An ambulance was called and she reported in moist areas from the Great Lakes to losing feelings in her legs and back. She was Mexico and feeds on mice and small amphib­ transported to Pennock Hospital, where she ians. Leinaar. Delton. Jean Stovall celebrated 100th birthday Saul Hernandez Jeronimo, Delton and Connie Lee Keiser. Delton. COUNCIL, continued from page 1 Jeffrey Dale DeVries, Hollidaysburg. Penn, Jean S. Stovall celebrated her 100th birth­ day on July 17. 2005 al W.K. Kellogg Manor House on dull Lake. Hickory Comers. Ml. Her birthday is actually July 20. 2005. She was bom in Union Town. PA and resided in Hamburg, NY for many years. Jean lives with her son. Bill and his wife. Pat in Delton. MI. Her son. John and his wife, Judy, arrived from Denver to celebrate the big occasion. Many family members were there to share in this joyous landmark. and Leisha Ann Fifelski. Hastings. Kirt Allen Kemp. Hastings and Chari Lynn council has given more than $11,000 each back to haunt them. While most of the year to keep the program up and running. Council laughed at his suggestion. Campbell Edger said be did not have all the facts and Ixvandoski. Hastings. : Dean R. Williams, Delton and Joan Pearl figures on how the grant money ha* been • Granted a request from Sue Owen to use Pluff. Haines City. Ha. spent. atid only said costs for persoinel and the soccer fields at Fish Hatchery and Tyden William Lawrence Hammond II. Battle Creek and Alexis Jade Owens, Battle Creek. Eric Michaud Gariinger. Lake Odessa and Christine Suzanne McKee, Hastings. Cleon Lee Brown, Jr.. Hastings and Bobbie Joe Steele, Hastings. Nathan Michael Brazie, Hickory Comers and Renee Tonia Brun. Hickory Comers. Wood-Williams supplies have gone up. The council voted Parks during Summerfest weekend for a later in the evening to review the Inancial three-on-threc soccer tournament workings of the program before dealing on to announce their engagement. . Brian is the son of John and Barb Williams PROFESSIONALS! of Lowell. Brian graduated in 2003 from Lowell High Scliool. and is going for a degree in Youth Ministry three ordinance changes, YMCA next year. higher fences than residents, another a rezon- One citizen in the audience said she paid more than $70 to send her two children to th** U'g for a residence, and the other governing facade improvements. program for only one week and compared the Ordinance #398 amends requirements for cost to another YMCA day camp program fences and walls in the downtown B-l busi­ where she paid only $80 but her children ness district This was amended to state that a were served lunch and spent more time doing fence, decorative or protective wall or land­ outdoor activities they enjoyed. She said she scape screen >vith a height not exceeding six agrees with the council about reviewing the feet may be located in ssy frnnt yard in the B- 1 central business district The contract for recreational services with Ordinance #397 amended the zoning for a the Barry County YMCA was approved after parcel of land at 605 South Michigan Ave. m?ich discussion. The payment by the city for (comer of Michigan and East Grand) from D­ services totals $62,964 and covers the con­ 1 Industrial to R-2 One Family Residential Ordinance #399 amended requirement for masonry or other facade improvements for 2006. College. Approved including one allowing businesses to have tracted dates of Jan. 1.2005. through June 30. at Grace Bible • contributing the grant to the Barry County registration fee system. Brian Williams and Leah Wood arc pleased told them be was serious. multi-family residential structures. The wills Leah is the daughter of Daviu and Deb The YMCA will also provide the Council Wood of Hastings. Leah graduated in 2004 with a report on how these funds were used which are required to contain brick or mason­ from Hastings High School, and will gradu­ during the month of May 2006. ry treatments will be the front wall with tie ate from Excel Academy of Cosmetology this September. The wedding will be Oct. 15. 2005 at the First Baptist Church of Hastings. 1-800-237-2379 • Agreed to the recommendation of Fire primary entrance to the building, a second Chief Roger Caris to award the bid for pur­ wall which has frontage on a street or if no chase of a replacement vehicle to Bill Seif wall fronts a street then the applicant can Chevrolet. The 2005 heavy duty pickup track determine the second wall. will cost $13.406.94 after trading in the Tahoe Bring your film to J- Mah'H” 4*«l>l • W. nilllrvu>«V about putting the Tahoe into the city's fleet of chase fuel from the city's fuel system at the cars because of the low trade-in value and the Fire Department at the fuel cost plus a 14 four-wheel drive capability. cents per gallon administrative charge to After the motion to keep the Tahoe failed. cover costs associated with purchasing, stor­ ing and dispensing the fuel. council members that if. after his term on the The next Hastings City Council Meeting council ii over, they purchase a four-wheel will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8. in vehicle for more than $ 18.000 he would come the council chambers at City Hall. PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. COME WORSHIP OUTDOORS ~ Folk Mass under the tent ~ Brats on the grill for lunch Sunday. July 31. 10:00 a.m. Grace Lutheran Church 239 E. North St. • Hastings 269-945-9414 www.discovcr-gracc.org<hnp://www,docover-grace.crg>J^ I Hastings City Bank HCB Mortgage Company PRODUCT 30 Year Fixed 30 Yew Fixed ■ Biweekly 20 Year Fixed 20 Year Fixed Biweekly 15 Yew Fixed 15 Year Fixed - BtwcekN 7 Year Balloon INTEREST RATE POINTS 5X75 6 000 5 625 5 750 5375 5 500 5375 0 00 0 00 000 0 00 000 nOO 0 00 APR 5.941 6 057 5 713 5.B31 5 484 5 604 5 503 Cal! Karla for Your Free Pre-Approval Today'! 269-945-2401 Barry County Community Mental Health Authority to pur­ Councilman Frank Campbell warned other Ad Graphics • Agreed to allow the for $18,000. There was much discussion Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation . Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway Hastings, MI 49058 �Page 8 - Thursday. July 28. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Cotne Saturday. Depot Day returns for the a daughter. Virginia. He is survived by his son The building will retain some of its amenities 13th time. This year will bring new phases since the long-awaited freight house is open. Charles (Carol) of Lake Odessa and grand­ children. He was retired from Oldsmobile ence room, a library and utility rooms. Each There will be displays within and also the after 30 years of service. He had lived in apartment is to have a carport and patio. This genealogy room will be open and staffed. The Lansing. Lake Odessa and Rochester before entertainment will be on the depot : tage as moving to Bradenton during his 89 years. His seems to be a wise use of this structure built circa 1952. It housed grades K-4 in its first aged woman and recently married a man sev­ Food will be available near the funeral was on Friday. July 22, at a Lansing years. Then in 1968 West Elementary opened eral years younger than I am. My figure is funeral home. Graveside services were held on Saturday and it held grades K-4. with the East building petite, and I'm small-chested. Though he told parking lot has been extended greatly. The flower beds prepared by the Garden Club arc morning at 9 a.m. for Grace Gray, who had first used as a gathering room for programs filled with beautiful flowers. If the weather lived on Sixth Avenue until it was necessary for her to have skilled care. She had reached and then was divided into two classrooms. age 94. Burial was at West Sebewa Cemetery alongside her parents. Bertha and Manon fine play space on rainy days when it was a always. caboose. Scouts will handle parking. The continues, we will have sunshine, but there is plenty of shelter under the big tent. The raffle drawing will be at 5 p.m. for a two-day stay fot community use. so there will be a confer­ switched to grades 5 and 6. Its large room was Later it reverted to a large room. It had been wide open room. Implant imposition Dear Annie: I'm a young-looking, middle­ me early in our relationship that breast size doesn't matter to him. he has made several remarks about breast implants and most recently said. "Everyone likes to look at a nice pair of breasts." Grimes, and a sister. Carol. She was survived ture this year is an exhibit on the northwest officiated at the service. She had taught in Carson City hospital. In time it became the love with. He made me feel so good about part of the grounds for Farm Lane. Outside rural schools and at Lakewood. She later town's largest employer until it was surpassed myself in the beginning but now seems to be the big tent arc a horse-drawn hearse, a vari­ taught students at EBI Brcakthru in Lake by the Carson City prison for the State of picking me apart, little by little. When I ety of wreckers used in earlier years by Reed Odessa. Her life was greatly affected by her Michigan. This hospital pioneered some med­ express concern about his attitude, he gets and Hoppes, the first Meijer delivery truck ical procedures. For many years three interns defensive and suggests that maybe he should­ and a variety cf vintage tractors. Inside on profound deafness. The Michael Morse family of Tennessee came in the spring for a year. This practice led n't say anything at all, and then won’t speak to mounted tripods built for the occasion are fine has been spending two weeks in Michigan to a widening circle of feeders, as each intern me - sometimes for hours. posters of wooden bams at least a century old with and set up his practice within driving distance. I've done without ampler breasts my whole with explanatory text, posters of vintage Hastings. Their visit included a baptism at One such was Lars Anderson, son-in-law of life and am not a fan of cosmetic surgery. bams, a panel of mystery bams for which Fremont for a new nephew, camping at Gun Galen and Maxine (Bates) Wortley. and a What's there is a cash prize if one can identify all ten. lake, a family gathering at Carlton Center. brother-in-law. Dr. Young, of Maxine Sinclair Cantaloupes family members at Fremont The Weekender, which arrived on doorsteps on Sunday, carried a story about the and sensitive, which is part of what I fell in your opinion? - Cupcakes Not of Woodland back in the 1950s. In later years There is even a fanning mill and a com shelter on Emerson Street between Fourth Avenue Dr. Binkert flew one day each week to a Flint band is quite manipulative. There is no reason and com for shelling just so youngsters can see how their grandparents got ready to feed and the highway on Monday. That stretch of hospital to do surgeries. He used a farm field on earth for you to have implants if you don’t street is now a pleasure to use. While the tar as a landing place for his chartered plane. In want them. And we’re worried about a hus­ the, beats. David Scidelman crafted ten bam trucks were in town, the downtown alleys his first year Dr. Binkert offered his services band who refuses to speak to you because you thrmed bird houses. A drawing is held each were covered with asphalt along with several free to the athletic department of the school to don't want to have surgery to please him. This day for one birdhouse for which tickets are privately owned spots such as store parking treat football Injuries. In exchange, he got to sold. lots. It is sheer joy now to drive to the library see the games free. This was the first time the rear entrance after years of dodging big holes. team had ever had that sort of medical cover­ Job well done. age- Bradenton. Fla., on Tuesday. July 19. He and The Lakewood News this week carried the his late wife. Virginia, lived on Fifth Avenue story of the coming change of the old East between the Stuart and Cobb homes in the Elementary school building on Third Avenue 900 block. Theirs was the former Dann house. into housing for senior citizens. The class­ Mrs. Councilman died a few years ago. He rooms are to be transformed into spacious liv­ was preceded in death also by a son Fred and ing rooms, smaller bedrooms and kitchens. Health Line by Scott B. Brasseur. M.D. i Dear Cupcakes: We think your new hus­ is not a "caring and sensitive” person. This is a control freak. Watch out. It has been really hot outside lately and I would like to know If there is anything to watch for signaling that someone has had too much heat. The problem you mention is certainly real and can be deadly especially to the younger and the elderly. Dehydration is the key problem that can then iead to Heat Exhaustion, Heat cramps and ultimately Heatstroke. Children and the elderly don’t adapt as well as other adults in the heat. They often produce more heat, sweat less and may be less likely to drink enough fluids during the day - all of which increase their risk of dehydration. Heit cramps are painful, involuntary muscle spasms that usually occur during heavy exercise in the heat. They are usually more prolonged than typical leg cramps and involve any muscle group. Resting, cooling down and drinking water or an electrolyte containing sports drink as well as gentle range of motion stretching of the muscle may help. Heat exhaustion often begins suddenly after a person has been exposed to a hot environment. A sense of feeling faint and nauseated with a rapid heartbeat with hot, red, dry or sweaty skin along with an ashen appearance signals heat exhaustion. Getting out of the sun, laying down, elevating the feet and drinking cool water or a sports drink to replace the salts in the body is helpful. Fanning the skin or using a cool damp cloth to moisten the skin helps to drop body temperature a few degrees. First Friday to welcome bedroom, and 1 can still hear him through a shut door. It's gotten so bad. my mom can’t sleep in the same room with him anymore. It's really putting a strain on the whole family library reps because now everyone has sleeping troubles. My dad knows that he snores, but I don’t One or more representatives from the Hastings Public Library will be on hand at noon Aug. 5 to spdjj^thc next First Friday forum. Library ' Adnfrnistrator type of guy who would go to one of those clinics to get help, but we all are just so tired in the morning, we don't know what to do. Can you please give me some advice? - Barbara Sleepless Daughter sleep apnea, which can be serious. Tape­ record your father's snoring, and play it back when he's awake. Tell him you love hin. and worry about him and think be should see a doctor. If he's willing to try a sleep clinic, he Hastings. The current library building on Church can find one through the National Sleep Street across from the county courthouse has been deemed to be too small to handle the Street. NW. Suite 500. Washington, D.C. Foundation (sleepfoundation.org), 1522 K 20005. growing demands of Barry County's popula­ tion. particularly young people. Schondelmayer often has pointed out that the library's wildly successful summer reading programs arc packed and there just isn't enough room to properly accommodate all of ity. What do you say? - Mixed Feelings in North Carolina change if your husband is called to active duty, and that is a real possibility. This does not mean you can’t weather the hardships as As a former service member, your husband may truly feel that he should be in uniform. However, for him to make such a decision without first making sure his wife is in agree­ ment may indicate that he prefers his obliga­ tions to his country over those to you. If that is the case, if bears discussing with him. Learn languages Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for five yean. We both are immi­ grants, although we came from different countries. Since we are not fluent in each other's native tongue, we speak English at home. Recently, my husband's college friends and their wives came for dinner. AU of them are fluent in English, but during dinner, they chatted in my husband's native language. Of and sat there like a fool. It's not the first time this has happened. The next day, I brought it up to my husband and begged him, as a compromise, to at least translate some of the conversation. Fd like to get to know his friends better. Instead, my husband said be wouldn’t do this, so he wfll no longer invite them over. This makes me sad. Is it appropriate for my husband to exclude me? He says J &m making a big fuss over nothing. Am I? - Hurt and Upset The name game Dear Hurt: It is extremely rude to cany on a conversation in any language whes one of Dear Annie: My husband and I just had our those present cannot under* cod what is being the children. The building also has been showing its age first child. My in-laws would like our daugh­ said. This is particularly true v’/hen it it a ter to call them "Nana” and •P«R- since that social event and all of the guests are rapable by declining into a state of disrepair. The Library Board several years ago began is what their other grandchildren call them. of speaking a common second language. We want our daughter to know them as However, you have been married to tiiis mapping out plans to have a new facility built to serve patrons in the City of Hastings and Rutland and Hastings Charter Townships, "Grandma" and "Grandpa.” since my husband guy for five years. Don’t you think it’s tin»e considers himself to be her "Papa.” Also, both of you made the effort to learn each besides others who might stop in. Schondelmayer also has pointed out that me modem library is more than just a place to check out books. She has said it also now is a place to read periodicals and magazines, get on the Internet, rent movies for free, attend programs of community interest and rent we’ve never liked the name "Nana." music. The representatives from the library will be available to explain the plans for the new other's native tongue, so you are part of each My in-laws say our daughter can decide when she's older, but meanwhile, they con­ other's culture and neither of you is left out of these conversations? stantly refer to themselves as Nana and Papa when they speak to her. We are concerned that our little girl will leam to use those terms before considering any others. My in-laws tell us wc arc being disrespectful to them by not acquiescing to their wishes, but we think the opposite. Do we really have to go against what we want just to please them? - K. in Pennsylvania Prostate prescription Dear Annie: I urge all your male readers age 40 and older to have a yearly PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) lest. I was consid­ ering donating a kidney to a family member, and one of the tests I was given was a PSA. Dear K.: We arc in favor of people being called what they prefer, but we also think par­ ents have the last word on their child's behav­ ior. Your daughter will most likely call your The results were high, and a fblkm -up biop­ sy showed prostate cancer. My cancer was caught in time and, after a radical prostatectomy, I am on my way to in-laws what her cousins call them, but there's recovery. After my diagnosis, my older no reason you can't teach her to refer to them cousin immediately went for a PSA lest, and In Memory of you. however, to pick your bat­ tles carefully. You arc making a ^ryan R. Le, big fuss out of a small matter, creating ill will when you don’t need to. Please think long and March 9. 1985 - July 28. 1998 You where taken away 1 years ago hard atoui how important this is to you. he, too, found out he has prostate cancer. A grade-school friend did the same but was not so lucky. His cancer has spread to the bones and lymph nodes. I never thought I could have cancer, but now I am — A Survivor in Germany Dear Survivor Thank you for the warning. Readers, if you or someone you love is due for a PSA test, please schedule one today. Family or country? Enjoy the warm weather but remember to drink plenty of fluids if your doctor has not placed you on fluid restriction. If so. ask your doctor how you should guard against the heat. Annie's tion. decided that he was going Mi%\ and Love Ahktns Mom. Dad. Robb and Anumda ly wants to do. but I am worried with three children. Recently, husband, without much research, discussion or prepara­ to join the Army is written by Kathy of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your My dear child, the time that you have been gone has not changed the Love we have for you. but the hurt of missing you will always be there Most days wc have learned, over time, to hide it very well. People will comment on bow well wc arc doing But in the times of being alone the tears will fall. The broken heart will cry. I can only ask God to get us through another Day. Without you my Mailbox Mitchel! and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors Dear Annie: I am married I ultimately may jeopardize Our family's stabil­ course, I was clueless about the discussion Dear Sleepless: Snoring is often a sign of by different names. We caution omoti change. I can’t help but think he is being too pare for the possible changes to your lives. room is down a hallway opposite the master attending may bring their own lunches or light fare may be purchased at the hall. Scott Brasseur, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician for medical advise before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. financially or emotionally for such a huge quick to make such a big step, and one that Online at www arfp.org to learn how to pre­ Alarm for apnea Dear Annie: My dad snores horribly. My building and to answer any questions anyone from the public might have. The First Friday series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is held at noon on the first Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Those Heat stroke is simply an extension of Heat exhaustion. The patient usually stops sweating, has shallow breathing, rapid heart rate and is often irritable, confused or unconscious. Heat stroke is a medical emergency. Move the patient to a shaded or cool area, cool the skin with a moist doth and dial 911 or call for emergency medical assistance. I feel anxious because we are not prepared tact the Army Reserve Family Programs Schondelmayer said either herself. Library Board President Brenda Teegardin. commu­ nity activist Dr. James Atkinson or all three will be present to explain the library 's fund­ raising campaign to build a new facility next to City Hall near the comer of East State Street and Michigan Avenue in downtown HEA T RELA TED ILLNESSES again once my youngest starts school this fall. Otherwise, we strongly recommend you con­ think he realizes how bad it is. He's not the !()()"> West Green Street Hast tings Michigan 49058 Telephone 269 94." 24 19 Internal Medicine My husband always has worked and sup­ other military families do. A prison work crew put the edge touches death of former resident Dale Councilman of to duty. Dear N.C.: Of course it will be a huge panels of old hand tools, larger farm tools. The Lansing State Journal reported the and our three children in the event he is called ported our family, although I will be working This is a man who usually seems caring on Drummond Island. The Ionia Free Fair continues. A new fea­ by a brother in California. Dr. Donald Ferris about the impact his choice will have on me National Guard. (He had served in the Army before I knew him.) I know this is something he real­ questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at M-wwcre- ators.com. COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday July 28. 2005 — Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Parker School District #3 FR Johnstown Township. Barry County By Joyce Weint’-echt The Parker School District #3 FR was located in Section 7 of Johnstown Township at the intersection of Groat Road and Banfield Road, on the south­ west comer. This school was built across the road from the Parker farm on the South Campbel] farm in the northwest comer of the township. The Parker School was a frame building with a pair of privies behind the school. It was heated with a wood burning stove, the wood being fur­ nished by the scholars families. The teacher was iesponsible for the fire and the daily cleaning of the school, with a one-time yearly cleaning by someone from the neighborhood. Teachers were boarded by families in the Parker School District during the earlv years. Teacher Russell Mott in 1912 is said to have married one of his students after she was a grown lady. Students attending Parker School answered to Parker. Campbell. Morford. Wickwire, Shaft, Dickinson. Webster. Groat, Tack, Neal. Sanders. Quick. Carrigan, Powers, Williams. Eastman. Wicks, Kelley, Poor, Hoffman, Hallock. Tungate. Gallagher. Moore. Wilkes. Norris, Adams. Fisher and McKee among many others. Patter School District was consolidated with the Delton School District in 1936. Parker School District #3FR Jeanne Williams Floria My recollection of the Parker School are mixed. Some things stand out in my mind as if they happened yesterday, and some are so vague that I scarcely can remember them. I remember where the school was locat­ ed; it was on the south side of the Tack family farm on Banfield Road. It seemed tn me'»s a child that it ivas on a good sized knoll, blit a few years ago I drove a friend by to show him where it was and there wasn't a hill there at all. Where did it go? My two brothers and sister. Roger, Glenn and Mae Williams, were several years older than I, so were in high school by the time I wa bom, so my younger brother, Paul, kept me company on our walk to school every day, which was a mile and a half. I think today my parents would probably be brought to court for child abuse as I saw on a talk show the other day, a lady who, to punish her child for missing the bus every day. forced her daughter to walk a mile to school and the audience was horrified. It made me laugh as we certainly didn’t have any thoughts, except that we were to walk the distance and also be on time. Tardiness was great­ ly looked down upon. I still exchange Christmas cards with Dick Lester, who went to school with us and this year in his note, he asked me if I remembered when we’d walk through the deepest snow drifts all the way home on purpose. Of course I do! Even though wc were dressed as warmly as possible with our long johns, iicavy socks and home­ made woolen mittens, wc were usually wet and cold when we arrived home. One day on a particularly cold morning, when we set out for school, we didn’t realize how cold it really was and I had my feet frost bitten. I stopped at the Morgans’ house just before we got to school and they thawed me out, first put­ ting snow on my feet. For years after that I had chilblains in the winter, which were very painful lumps on my heels. We did­ n’t know until later that it was -20° that day because we never had a thermometer at home. It is hazy to me how may of us attended school there, as it seemed to fluctuate. Lawrence Quick said at one time there were only seven in the whole school. I do remember Dick Lester, Lawrence and Norma Quick, Lloyd Tack, a family' mimed Wassenaar who had three girls. Florence. Harriet and Daisy, a Tagg fami­ ly of whom I remember best, Otis, Wayne, Elvera and Elaine and the Wilkins family of Lewis, Harold, Lyle, Rusell and I think maybe a couple more. I distinctly remember three of my teachers, Elsie Whitworth. Carol Isham and Leland Jones. Probably it was their first teaching position, but I remember some good things, too. Last day of school picnics, where the boys and we girls too, if they lacked bod­ ies for a ball game, all played softball. And 1 remember one Christmas program very well and so Lawrence Quick, because whenever I see him we laugh about it. We put on an elaborate Christmas play one year, in which Lawrence was Santa Claus and I was Mrs. Santa. I can see the set today, an artificial fireplace with a real cat lying in front of it, the sheets fastened to a wire with safety pins as the curtain, and the soft glow on the lamps as it was held in the evening. Lawrence and I were carrying on our dia­ logue and somewhere along the way he forgot his lines and ad-libbed something. Me, never shy, blurted out to everyone that he’d said it wrong and embarrassed sure! Another lime my mother made my sing a duet with someone whom I can’t even remember. We sang “Star of the East.’’ What we lacked in quality we made up in gusto. Everyone it seemed had to “speak a piece.” You didn't recite poetry in those days. You spoke a piece and torture it was. My poor brother. Paul, always was so smart and could learn them in a hurry, but how he hated doing it I went to the Parker School for several years, but then my parents moved over my Prairieville and I started sev­ enth grade in Delton, where I graduated from high school in 1941. Lawrence Quick and Dick Lester went to Hastings High School and by the time Norma Quick entered high school the district had consol­ idated with Delton so she went there. The rest of my schoolmates I have no recol­ lection of. but it was a happy time in my childhood and I wouldn’t trade those days for any of the conveniences of school today Financial FOCUS Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. Consider Combination of 401 (k) and Roth IRA Your 401 (k) plan is unquestionably a great $4,500 if you are 50 or older. You can also a Roth IRA. If you are a single filer, you can vehicle for building retirement savings. 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July 28. 2005 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES II Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting July 12. 2005 All Board members present; Librarian Schondelmayer 2 guests. Amended minutes ot June meeting. Approved remaining consent agsnda. Received Treasurer s Report Received YMCA update from Megan Armstrong. Election Commission appointed Selby (chair­ man). Stockham (poll book). Christie, and Cruttenden to represent the Democrat Party. Hilson and Neil to represent the Republican Party. Paid outstanding bite Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Bonnie Cruttenden, Clerk Attested to by . Jim Brown. Supervisor <*54J8** STATE OF MXHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent s Estate Estate of David B Wisniewski Date of birth: 10/19/1936 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS. The decedent. David B. Wisniewski, who lived at 12236 S. Cobb Road. Delton. Michigan 49046. died 1/31/2005 Creditors ol the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Elizabeth Wisniewski, named personal representative or proposed personal representaitve, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the named/jxoposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice Date July 22. 2005 Jill Humohreys Steele P53335 10125 S M 43 Highway. Suite 14 Delton. Ml 49046 (269) 623-4775 Elizabeth Wisn-ewski 12236S Cobb Road Delton. Ml 49046 (269)671-5833 omni FORECLOSURE NOTICE Thi» firm « a dvtX coL obtained wiM be used for this purpose If you are in the Military, pfeaae contact our office at the number tested below MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a certain mortgage made by. Larry B. Negus and Kimberly Negus Husband and Wife to Oak Street Mortgage LLC. a Delaware Limited UabMy Company Mortgagee dated April 14. 2004 and recorded May 14. 2004 m Instrument No 1127605 Barry County Records. Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: Mortgage Electronic Regratration Systems Inc., by assignment dated February 24. 2005 and recorded April 11. 2005 tn Instrument No 1144688, on which mortgage there is dawned to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Three Dollars and Ninety-Six Cents ($79,303 96) mdudinq interest 8.55% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice « hereby given that said mortgage wM be foreclosed by a sale o* the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday. August 11,2005 Said premises are sit­ uated in City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lots 1071 and 1072 of the City, formerty Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof Commonly known as 710 S. Washington St. Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned n accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. tn which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated. JULY 11. 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. PC 811 South Blvd Suite 100 Rochester Hills. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 05-36390 ASAP711887 7/14. 7/21. 7/28. 8/4 PUBLIC NOTICE The Barry County Planning Commission has scheduled four (4) Open Housss/Forums for the public to review the New Barry County Comprehensive Plan Consultants, staff and Planning Commissioners will be available to answer any questions you may have regarding the plan The dates for the Open Houses are as follows: Monday, August 8,2005, at Yankee Springs Township HaM, 284 N. Briggs Road Wednesday. August 10. 2005. st Barry Township Hall. 156 E. Orchard Street Monday, August 15. 2005, at Baltimore Township HaH, 3100 E. Dowling Road Thursday, August 18. 2005, at Castleton TWp. HaH, 915 Rood Street. Village of Nashville The Open Houses will run from 6-9 p.m. at each site. — NOTICE — To the Qualified Electors of BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE PRIMARY ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY COUNTY 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION POSTING AND NOTICE OF ACTION CASE NO. 05-38Q-DO Courthouse. 220 W State St . Hastings. Ml 49058 ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2005 The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Voting Precincts - Barry County, Michigan JOHNSTOWN TWP 13641 S M-37 Hwy, Dowtax) Johnstown Township Holl RUTLAND CHARTER TWP 2461 Heath Rd. Hastings Rufland Charter Township Holl YANKEE SPRINGS TWP PREONCT 2 1425 S Payne Lake Rd Wayland. Ml 49348 885 River Rd. Hastings Hastings Charier Twp Hail MAPLE GROVE TWP 721 Durkee St. NashvtHe Maple Grove Twp Hail THORNAPPLE TWP PREONCT 1 128 High Street MiddteviHe Thomappie Twp Emergency Services CITY OF HASTINGS WARDS 1,2.38 4 RreSatior HOPE TWP 5463 S M-43 Hwy. Hastings Hope Township Hall 0RANGEV1EL TWP PRECINCT 1A & IB THORNAPPLE TWP PRECINCT 2 200 E. Mam. Mtodlevtlie 6912 S Boulter Rd. Sheibyvlle Orangeville Township Hail Thomopo-e Township Holl BARRY TWP PREONCT 2 155 E Orchard SI, Deion Bony Townshfp Hall 1WING TWP PRECINCT 1 209 SW9 3. Freepon Freeport VilogeHafl PRAIRIEVILLE TWP PRECINCT 1 10155S. Norns Rd. Deion Prairieville Township Holl WCZXkANDTWP 156 S Mam St, Woodtond CARLTON TWP 85 Welcome Rd. Hastings Carton Township Hall SMNG TWP PREONCT 2 3425 Wing Rd. Hastings PRAIRIEVILLE TWP PREONCT 2 11351 Lindsay Rd, PbnweM Pine Lake fire Department YANKEE SPRTCS TWP PRECINCT 1 284 N Bhggs Rd . Mtodteviiie ASSYRIA TWP 6094 Task* Rd. Bellevue Assyria Towns! ftp Hd CASTLETON TWP &ILT1M0RETWP 3100 E Dowling Rd. Hastings Baffimore Township HoM HASTINGS CHARTER TWP BARRY TWP PRECINCT 1 Kellogg School Rd . Hickory Comers 915 Reed St. NashviBe Castleton Twp HaH Irving Township Holl 232W Grand SI. Hostings Hastings Middle School Woodtond Township Hail Yankee Springs Twp Holl BMM <*» «•» 10 mM on «MmM wm MW ta M Mnay eoaw W an* M| won* " AV opofctiton Or 200 Mt. 10. KOS. HK»n quaMM h oMtoin AOomm wm MM M M Primary Election may vote In person In the TownsNpOy CMfr oCics up to 4:00 pun.. August 1,2005. DEBORAH S MASS841N0 - Assyria Township Clerk UNDA EDDY-HOUGH — Hope Township Cterk ROB* J HAWTHORNE - RiAkd Charter Township Cm 7475 0mRd. BeUevue. Ml49021 5463S M-43 Hwy. 2461 Heath Rd, Haslngs. Ml49058 Phone (269) 758-4003 Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (269) 948-2194 Phone (269) 948-2464 SUSAN VUETSTRA - Thomappie Township Cm CAROL ERGANG-Irving Townsrwp Cm 200 E Man 9 3241 Woodschool Rd. MtodteWle. Ml 49333 Phone (269) 795-7202 Phone (269) 948-8893 CHERYL ALLEN- Woodtond Township Cm PE NELOPE YPMA — Bottimore Township Clerk 3100 E Daring Rd. Hastings. Ml49058 DEBRA DEWEY-PERRY-Barry Townstap Clerk 155E OrchardS.POBox 705 Ml 49333 Delton. Ml 49046 JUNE DOSTER - Johnstown Township Cm 156 S Mom. Woodland. Ml 48897 Phone (269) 623-5171 1815 Lacey Rd . Dowfmg, Ml 49050 Phone (269) 367-4915 Office WILMA DANIELS - Carton Township Clerk 85 Welcome Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (269) 721 9905 Phone (269) 367-4094 Home SUSANK BURER — Maple Grove Township Cm JANKEC UPPERT —Yankee Springs Townstvp Cm Phone (269) 945-5990 9752 Evart Rd. Nashville. Ml 49073 284N BnggsRd. MkMwiiie. Ml49333 Phone (517) 852-1859 Phone (269) 795-9091 915 Reed SI. Nashville. Ml 49073 JENNIFER GOY -- Orangeville Township Cm THOMAS EMERY — Hastings City Cm Phone (517) 852-9479 6912S BoutterRd 201 E. Stole St. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sheene. Ml 49344 Phone (269) 945-2468 LORNA WILSON-Casfleton Township Oerk BONNIE L CRUTTENDEN - Has^ngs Charter Twp Cm Phone (269) 664-4522 885 River Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 NORMAJEAN NICHOLS - Pnaneville Township Cm Phone (269) 948-9690 Office Phone (269) 945-3291 Home 10115S Homs Rd DeBon. Ml 49046 Phone (269) 623-2664 For the purpose of voting on the folowing propositions: PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP - PROPOSAL k CASTLETON TOWNSHIP - PROPOSITION NO. 3 IAJHTY COUNTY - PfOPOSA’ 1 MIDICAL CAM FACILITY PROJECT ShaB foe County ot Barry issue ft general oGgGtan irtmted tax bonds m an anxxrt net to exceed Eijyften IMhon EgN Hutted FBy Thousand Doan ($18.8*0.000) n one or more senes tar tie purpose of paying toe cost of renowTwn and expansion of ft exstog tooA nctaGng toe constudton of a rahatxiKMve toerapy ncreasng toe number of pnvde rooms and drocnaBag toe 4 -bed *oras wtete martanng toe existing 138 stated nursing beds, toe upgrade of rotated supperi services and tac<h*/ rtrnrtuctaro. toe pucncse of femrantags and •qupiwrt. oddtfionG pa* mg. land ocquteflton. rotated site wore and protasonoi services, tor toe Barry County Mtocof Care Faatey a/Vo Thomappie Mana9 The bonds wM be outstanding o maximum d 20 yeore. exclusive ot refund­ ing I is estvnatod toot ft wW be necessary to lay 21 ma ($ 21 per $1,000 of taxobie wtae) to pay debl sawce on toe bonds r tie Href year of toe lr.Y and to levy an estenoted orerage o( 89 m« ($89 par $1,000 of taxobie value) tor debt sennet In toe totcxMng ‘wn. aftft toe bonds are roftrod It tits Ballot Proposal is approved, tot curort ton year voted Capita) and Operating fiMtagi tor tot Medtcd Core Foot*/ when was itvwd n 2004 at tot rate at 8116 mtiis. snail be etarxnated and shift not be levied tor toe remainder of toe ton year tom. when expats r 2039. QUESTION AS TO THE SALARY Of THE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR MILLAGE RENEWAL FOR POLICE PROTECTION ShaO a Townshp Board resokAon provKSng an amuG setanr at $0,490 00 to toe cAa G Townsrep Supervisor (n place ot aft per Gem charges tor sere-.»s) a, approved7 ShGi toe previously voted ncrecse m toe 15-initr tax kmftohon imposed under Mot (X. Section 6 G toe Mkftgan CcneftMtan on general ad val­ orem tares wuren PtantvMe Townshp be renewed G 8174 mN ($ 8174 pe.-$1,000 GtaxoCtevofee) tor tv penod G 2005 trough 2008 tnefesnre lor toe purpose G conftnung to provide fends tor tv operator. G tv Pranewite Townsfxp PGce Deportment, ond shaft tv Townsrep levy such renewal <nm»Mag» tor sort pupose twrebyraang to tv first year an maed $93,688 58 CASTLETON TOWNSHIP — PROPORTION NO. 4 QUESTION AS TO THE SALARY Of THE TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES Shot! a Township Board resokAcn prawGng an annual salary ol $3,450 00 to toe ofttoe G Towrarep Trustee (m place G all per Gem charges tor senr­ ices) be approved? 8 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP - PROPOSAL 3: TWO N0O CASTLETON TOWNSHIP — PROPOSITION NO. 5 QUESTION AS TO THE SALARY Of TNI TOWNSHIP CLERK Shell o Township Board resoUton provrGng an amuG salary G S15.351 66 to tie office G Township CJeG to be tensed at sa merths (to pioce G Gi per Gem charges tor serwees) be approved7 58 The tax revenue recanted by toe County as o result cf toe unirmted lox ftedgew* be asbused to tw Courtyot Bony to repay tie proposed bonds MILLAGE RENEWAL FOR ROADS Shaft toe prtvrousfy voted morose to tv 15-mit tax lanftaton imposed indv Mete 0. Sechon 6 G tv Mteftgon ConeftUton on general od vGorem taxes *twi Pranevtte Township be renewed G 9087 mN ($ 9087 per $ 1,000 Gtaxabte value) tor toe penod G 2005 trough 2008 mdusM tor tv purpose ol confining to provide Krds tor road constartoa upgrad­ ing and mantenonce wflhm Pranevtte Tdenshp. and shaft tv Townshp levy such renewal m mdtoge tor sold purpose. Hereby raising in tv M year an esfimGed S104.153 IRVING TOWNSHIP - TOWNSHIP PROPOSITION NO. 1 NO TOWNSHIP AM STATt/TOWNSHIP NAU ANO EQUIPMENT PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP - PROPOSAL 4: BAMT COUNTY - PROPOSAL 2 PROJECT M MU FOR IARRY COUNTY TRANSIT AUTHOMZAnON Of MEW ADOTTIONAL MILLAGE MILLAGE RENEWAL FOR RRE Shaft toe kmrtafton on general ad vatorem taxes vtohai Bany County, as estaomntd by Mete tx, Section 6 d toe M» togen CorafiMon. be increased by 25 new addftonG mws ($ 25 per $1,000 ol taxable value) upon aft taxable real and personal property wrtxr Bony County. Mchgran tar a pe-iod of ton (10) years. 2005 trough 2014. inclusive tor tie pur­ pose of mortaring. operator and acquiring equpment and properly tor Barry Carty Transit Shaft toe Tawnstep G hang tssue ft genera oougabon trtanMd tax bonds n one a more series in an amart nG to exceed Naw Hutared Thousand DGtars ($900,000) tor toe pupose G paying toe cost G site acquts*on and acquamg. corataxfing. tamsreng and equippaig a new buttng n toe Township to be used as a Fae Station and Township Hall and to acqum a fire suck tor toe Townshp? Shaft tv prevousty voted increase m tv 15 rretl tai hmftGkto imposed under Mete a. Secfion 6 G toe Mtangan CorvMGton or. general ad vtforem taxes wtetin Pravtev.ite Township be renewed G 5 mrt ($ 50 per $ 1.000 G taxobte vofee) for tv penod G 2005 trough 2008 nckante tor tv purpose G providing oddteonG fends tor fire proteGton sernces tor Promevirie Townsmo, and shot! toe Township levy such renewal In ntefoge tor sota purpose thereby raising in tot W year an esfirrxM $57,306 This is a roquesi tor new addaonat ravage B approved, e ■ tstonated toot toe levy of 25 mi is win provide revenue ot $403 220 m toe first calendar year of toe levy The tax revenue received by toe Carty wilt be (waned to Barry Carty Transit tor transportation toposes YtS J HO D The bonds wM be aitetanGng a maxKnum G 20 yean. exckKrve G raMiding ns esf.mated ftG t w«tt be necessary to levy 7D0 mH ($ '690 pw $1,000 G taxable vGue) G cddAcnG new twftage to poy debt serves on toe bonds <n toe fru year G toe tevy. and to levy an esfroated average G 6829 trkfl ($ 6829 per $1.000 G taxobie value) tor deG service in toe toi­ lowing yean unM toe bonds are retired The tax revenue reewved by toe Township as a resuff G toe unlimited tox pledge win be Gstxned to toe Township rt kvrg to repay toe proposed bonds CASTLfTON TOWNSHIP - PROPOSITION NO. 1 QUtSTlON AS TO TM SALABY Of THE TOWNSHIP TtEASUtfI Shall a Township Board resoktoon provxJrg an ormuoi salary of $12,645 00 to toe office of Township Treasurer (m place ot oB per Gem charges lor services) be approvwP YES no CASTLETON TOWNSHIP - PROPOSITION NO. 2 QUESTION AS TO THE SALARY OF THE TOWNSHIP ASSESSOR Shall a Township Board resolution provtang an arnrt salary of $15,280 00 to toe office ot Township Assessor (m place ot an per Gem charges tor streets) be approverP 58 l. Susan VandeCor Trecsixr G Bony Carty. Mttxgan. hereby certty toG a G July 7. 2005 tv record G tn Gke todcote toG foe total G GI voted mcreases over ond above foe tax brnTOfian established by tv ConsfiMton G Ucr-gcn m any tocG titas G government Gtocfing tv taxobie property mooted m tv Carty G Barry, s as bMows By Bony County PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP - PROPOSAL 1: MILLAGE RENEWAL FOR FIRE Shaft toe previously voted axrease m toe 15-m.M tax fimawon imposed under Artcte IX. Secfcjn 6 G toe Mrtsgcn ConsSkWon on general od val­ orem taxes witwi ProrwvVte Township be renewed G 8174 rrefl ($ 8174 per $ 1.000 G taxable value) tof tv penod G 2005 toroup 2008 name tor toe purpose G continung to provide fends tor toe ProrwW Taansftp Ptrw Low Fire Department and toe BPH Fro Deportment services tor Promeywie Township, ond shoR toe Township levy such renewre in rneage tor said purpose, toereby toning n toe W yea an estimated S93 688 By to«X) Towunfo ByPrwwvrite . ChorftonPork Corrm on Agng 911 Thomappte Manor I Crary F«1 cooa Pokes Fib MoedF!f« Date July 7. 2005 25mftte 50 rows 1 OOrrxfts 85mMi 50 n* 1 50ntaj 9087 ntfftl 8174 tnfts 8174 nfts 5Cmtej 2X-57006 2005 2014 JOOS2009 2006-2009 2006 JOOS 2008 2005 J005 2005 2005 1 Suwn vtmdfiCa Trsasuvr Bary County 02628021 BRENDA JEAN WEBBER 811 S. Hanover Hastings. Ml 49058 Plaintiff's attorney in Pro Per (269) 948-3969 v Defendant JEFFREY JACOBS WEBBER (address unknown) TO: JEFFREY JACOBS WEBBER IT IS ORDERED: 1. You are being sued by plaintiff in this court to obtain a divorce from the bonds of matrimony. You must Ne your answer or lake other action permitted by law in this court at the court address above on or before 28 days af*er 3rd publication of this order. If you fail to do so, a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint Ned in this case 2. A copy of this order shall be published each week in The Hastings Banner for three consecutive weeks, and proof of publication shall be filed in this court. 3. Brenda Jean Webber. PlasiUfl. shall post • copy of this order in the courthouse for three con­ secutive weeks, and shall file proof of posting in this court. 4. A copy of this order shall be sent to Jeffrey Jacobs at the last known address requested, before the date of the last pubicabon, by registered mad. return receipt and the affidavit of mailing shall be r'led with this court. July 19. 2005 Jame? H. Ftsher ov«»7i SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD ilFETTNG JULY 13, 2005 - 7^0 F.M. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Lyons. Lee. Flint. Rojprs. Hawthorne. Greenfield and Carr and six guests Minutes of the June 8. 2005 Regjlai Board Meeting approved. Board went into closed session tor fiteen min­ utes to discuss possible sale of townahip property Motion was made to hold a Specai Board Meeting on July 25. 2005 to discuss possible sale of township property. Approved Planning Commission »ppoirktments by roll call vote Vouchers and payroll approved for payment Treasurer's report tor June accepted by voice vote. Adopted Ordinance #2005-105. to revise set back requirements in the C-3 zoning district by roll call vote. Adopted Ordinance #2005-106, B.I.R.C.H. Cost Recovery Ordinance by roll call vote Meeting adjourned at 1020 p m. Respectfully submitted. ‘ Robin Hawttiome. Clerk Attested to by. Jim Carr, Supervisor cewawr STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 2005-24290-DE Estate of Treva S. House Date of birth: 07/08/1924 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Treva S House, who lived at 2883 West State Road. Hastings. Michigan tked 11/12/2004. Creditors ol the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to James M Kinney, named per­ sonal representativs or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings. Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication ot this notice Dots: July 8. 2005 James M Kmney (P57750) 121 West Apple Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (260) 945-8000 James M Kinney 121 West Apple Street. Suite 102 Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-8000 awotn �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 28. 2006 - Page 11 LEGAL riOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, *ha!1 be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Dennis Allen a/k/a Dennis R Allen and Josephine Alon, husband and wife, original mortgagors), to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated December 27. 2004, and record­ ed on January 13. 2005 in instrument 1140109. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy Thousand Five Hundred Fourteen And 54/100 Dollars ($70,514.54), including interest at 9 6% per annum. UnJer the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby g-ven that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, st the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1.00 PM. on August 11.2005. S«td premises are situated in Township of Cartton. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as Comenong at the South 1/4 post of Section 28­ 4-8 North 342 feet thence West 446 feet. North 195 feet. East 446.feet. South 195 feet to the point of beginning. Cartton township. Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 montos from the dale of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from th<j date of such sale Dated July 14. 2005 For more information, please cal:: FC G 248.593 1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File *060122F01 mmctd AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made ?n the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Michael W. Thompson and Deborah L. Thompson, husband and wife. Mortgagors, to TMS Mortgage Inc., dba The Money Store. Mortgagee, dated the 18th day of October. 1996 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, tor The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 25th day of October. 1996 in Uber 676 of Barry County Records, page 502. said Mortgage having been assigned to Citibank. NA as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 31. 2005 Wachovia Loan Trust 2005-SD1 AssetBacked Certificates. Series 2005 SD1 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of Seventy Six Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Three & 21/100 ($76,383.21). and no suit or proceeding at law or m equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mort­ gage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan m such case made and provided, nodes is hereby given that on the 4th day of August, 2005 at 1:00 o'clock pun. Local Time, said mortgage wM be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, st the Barry County CoOrthouse in Hastings. Ml (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as afore­ said on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 9 3500% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees slowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect Its interest in the premises Which said premises are described as foltows Ail that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the City of Hastings. County of Barry, State of Micf.nan, and described as foNows. to wrt: Thrj West 71 feet of Lot 31 and the East 10 feet of Lot 32. KeHey s Addition No. 1, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 94. Barry County. Michigan. During the six (8) months Immediately fol­ lowing the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined Io be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the safe. Dated 7/7/2005 Citibank. N.a as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 31. 2005 Wachovia Loan Trust 2005-SD1 AssetBacked Certificates. Series 2005 SD1 Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. PC. Jonathan L. Engman (P56364) Attorney for Citibank. N “. as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 31. 2005 Wachovia Loan Trust 2005-SD1 Asset-Backed Certificates. Series 2005 SD1 888 W Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 248-362­ 2600 ASAP711086 7/7, 7/14, 7/21. 7/28 <wn«« NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the following: Case Number V-21-2006 Dan & Norma Elkins. Location: 5925 Marsh Rd . in Section 8 of Orangeville Twp Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 40x54-ft detached accessory building higher than allowed (20-ft 6 inches), the maximum height is 16­ ft; in the R-1 zoning district. Meeting Date. August 9,2005. Time: 7:30 pun. Place: Coirvnunrty Room in the Courts & Law Building at 2C6 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan Site inspection of the above described proper­ tyties) win be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before tt»e hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above men­ tioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 948-4820 The .anance appiication(s) is/are available lor public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings. Ml 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.) Monday-Friday. Please call the Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for fur­ ther information The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary a-us and services, such as signers fcr the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed matenals being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting^eanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary axis or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following Michael Brown/County Administrator, 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-1284 Debbie Smith. Barry County Clerk c*mm> NATIONAL CITY BANK NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The real estate mortgape given by Delton Athletic Eoosters, to First of Amenia Bank - Michigan. NA. now known as National City Bank of the Midwest (the Bank), dated May 10. 1994. and recorded on May 17.1994. in Uber 605. Page 46. Bany County Register of Deeds, is in default The amount due on the Mortgage at the date of this notice, tor principal, interest (accruing at 8.150% per annum), fees, expenses and late charges is the sum of Three Hundred One Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Five ard 24/100 Dollars ($301,125.24). Notice is given that the Mortgage will be toredosed by sate of the premises described below at pubic auction to the highest bidder at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, on Thursday, August 11.2005. at 10O p.m. for the pur­ pose of satisfying the amounts duo on the Mortgage, together with interest, legal costs, statu­ tory attorneys fees and also any taxes and insur­ ance that the Bank pays on or prior to the date of safe. The premises located in the Township of Hope. Barry County. Slate of Michigan, described as fol­ lows: Commencing at a point r the Center of Wall Lake Road (M-43) which tes 2691 10 feet West and 1529.70 feet South of the East 1/4 post of Section 29. Town 2 North, Range 9 West, running thence North 2j5430- East 420.0 feet along the Centerline of said M-43; thence North 88t33'30* East 309.0 feet for the true place of beginning; thence north 3,01 '08* East 390 66 feet (recorded South 2t54'30* East 394 feet); thence South 85,23'0T East (reccrdod South 85j21’ East) 351.34 feet; thence South 3,01'08* West 353 48 feet; thence South 88,33-30- West 352 27 feet to the place of begin­ ning Reserving therefrom an easement for ingress and egress over the South 33 feet thereof. Together with rights of ingress and egress over a strip ol land 33 feet in which extending from above described Parcel to M-43, the S juth line ot which is common with the Westerly extension of the South line of said above described Parcel. Tax Roll Number: 08-07-029-013-20 More commonly known 8565 S Wall Lake Road. Delton. Michigan 49U3. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned, in which case the redemption penod shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sate. Dated: July 14. 2005 NATIONAL CITY BANK OF THE MIDWEST By: Bruce R. Grubb (P27632) Its: Attorney Bruce R. Grubb Vamum Riddering Schmidt & Howlett LLP Attorneys for National Bank of the Midwest 251 N. Rose Street. 4th Floor Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 Pub: 7/14-8/11 "iwrw NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain wiH be used for that purpose Default has occurred m the conditions si a mort­ gage made by ChartA Edkins. a single man (the -Mortgagor"), to CtierAical Ban* West, a Michigan banking corporation having its principal office at 2185 Three MHe Rd.. Grand Rapids. Ml 49544 (the -Mortgagee-), dated October 15. 2004, and record­ ed in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on October 29, 2004, as Instrument No. 1136361 (the "Mortgage*). By rea­ son of such default, the Mortgagee elects to deciare and hereby deciares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Aa of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Thirty-seven Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Two and 09/100 Dollars ($135,752.09). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgnoo, and all legal costs, charges and expens­ es, including toe attorney fee allowed by law. and ail taxes and insurance premiums paid by the under­ signed before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by saki of the mortgaged premises at public venue to the highest bidder at the East entrance to the Barry County Courthouse located in the City of Hastinjs. Michigan on Thursday. August 11. 2005, at 1 :00 o'clock in toe afternoon. The premises cov­ ered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Irving. County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast comer ol Section 28. Town 4 North. Range 9 West: thence North 00 degrees 14*27* West 1120.13 feet along toe East line of said Section 28; thence South 89 degrees 35-06* West 473.00 feet to toe point of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 1427* West 186 69 feet; thence North 89 degrees 39’ 30* East 41.15 feet; thence North 00 degrees 1427- West 184.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 39' 30' West 302 67 feet; thence South 00 degrees 1427* East 371.07 feet; thence North 89 degrees 35'06* East 261.51 feet to the pom: of beginning The Real Property or its address ts commonly known as 4176 Woodchuck Run Drive, Middleville. Ml 49333. The Real Property tax identification num­ ber is 08-08-028-010-60 Togettw with all existing ot subsequently erect­ ed or aflxed buildings, improvements and fixtures; all easements, rights of way. and appurtenances; all nghts to make divisions of the land that are exempt from the platting requirements of the Michigan Land Division Act. as It shall be amended, ail water, water rights, watercourses and ditch rights (including stock in utilities with ditch or irrigation rights); and aC other rights, royalties, and profits relating to the real property, nduding without limitation all minerals, oil. gas. geothermal and similar matters Notice is further giver. that the length of the redemption penod wifi be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the premises have been aban­ doned. in that case the redemption period will be thirty (30) days from the date of sale Dated. July 14. 2005 Cbermcai Bank West. Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Fhird Center 111 Lyon Street. N.W. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 Southwest Barry Co. Sewer & Water Authority NOTICE NOTICE The Southwest Barry County Sewer 4 Water Authority has been accepting residential sanitary waste as of November 30th. 2004. from local haulers SWBCSWA pians to continue accept­ ing domestic septage as long as the wastewater treatment plant s operations stay within compliance of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality's required parameters A copy of SWBCSWA s Domestic Septage Operating Plan can be obtained at the Authority office. 11191 S M-43 Highway. Delton. Michigan Written comments on the proposed operation of the Southwest Barry Co Sewer & Water Authority Septage Receiving Plan will be accepted through August 31st. 2005 (Septage Receiving Facility Operating Plan Statement. The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held July 26. 2005, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St, Hastings, between the hours of 8.00 a.m. and 5D0 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org NOTICE OF ELECTION The registered voters of the County of Barry are hereby noti­ fied that a haHofproposal shall be included on toe August 22005. special election ballot, which was authorized by the following res­ olution of the Bany County Board ot Commissioners on April 26. 2005 RESOLUTION NO. 05-10 COUNTY OF BARRY STATE OF MICHIGAN RESOLUTION TO APPROVE BALLOT PROPOSAL FOR COUNTY BONDS TO FUND RENOVATION AND EXPANSION OF MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Barry. Michigan, held at the Inring Township HaH. Hastings. Michigan, on the 26th day of April. 2005. al 7:00 p.m. Local Time. PRESENT: Members: Gibson. Tripp. Nevins. Wing. Adams. French. James. CaHton ABSENT Members: None The following nreambte and resolution were offered by Member Nevins and supported by Member Adams: WHEREAS, the County of Bany (the "County*) provides for th* operation ol a medical care facility known as Thomappie Manor (toe "Medical Care Facility-), and WHEREAS County electors have previously authored a ten/ear levy of 85 mills for Capital Expenses snd Operating the Medical Care Facility (toe ‘Capital and Operating Millage-) by adoption of the following Ballot Proposal at toe November 7.2000 Barry County Medical Care Facility (also known aa Thomappie Manor) Capital Expenses and Operating Millage Shafi the limitation on general ad valorem taxes within Barry County, as established by Article IX. Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution be increased by .85 new additional mills ($.85 per $1.000 of taxable value) upon all taxable real and personal prop­ erty within Barry County. Michigan, for a period of ten (10) years, 2000 through 2009. inclusive, tor the purpose of maintaining and operating the Barry County Medical Care Facility (also known as Thomappie Manor) and acquiring equipment and property for the Bany County Medical Care Facility? (If approved. 85 mills are estimated to raise $985,000 in the first calendar year of the levy.) WHEREAS, toe Capital and Operating Millage was levied in 2004, after taking into account statutory .-om-acks, at the rate of 4116 mMs; and WHEREAS, the Bany County Department of Human Services Board, the governing board of the Medical Caro Facility, pursuant to a long-term strategic plan, has determined the need to upgrade the Medical Care Facility through toe renovation and expansion of its existing facility including the construction of a rehabilitative therapy *wing* for both inpatients and out patients, increcsing the number of private rooms from 16 to 96. and eliminating 4 bed wards while maintain.ng the existing 138 skilled nursing beds, the upgrade of related support services and facility infrastructure, ths purchase of furnishings and equipment. additional parking, land acquisition, related site work and professional vjrvices (the •Project*); and WHEREAS, the approximate cost of the Project is Eighteen Million Eight Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($18,850,000): and WHEREAS. The Medical Care Facility is not able to fund the project from Medical Care Facility operations, without an exten­ sion of the currently existing Capital and Operating Millage or the issuance of general obligation unlimited tax bonds specific to this Project subject to the approval of County electors; and WHEREAS, it « m the best interest of the County to proceed with the Project; and WHEREAS, the County is authorized by Act 118 of the Public Acts ol Michigan of 1923, as amended, ("Act 118") and Act 34 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 2001, as amended (‘Act 34") to finance the cost ol the Project by the issuance of general obliga­ tion unlimited tax bonds, subject to the approval of the electors of the Count; and WHEREAS, it is appropriate to submit the question of issuing general obligation unlimited tax bonds lor the Project to the elec­ tors in accordance with Act 118, Act 34, and the Unlimited Tax Election Act. being Act 189 of the Public Acts of 1979. as amend­ ed; and WHEREAS, the Barry County Department ol Human Services Board, the governing board of me Medical Care Facility. has determined that the Capital and Operating Millage (a) will no longer be needed to fund the cost of acqutnng equipment and property for the Medical Care Facility should the Project be fund­ ed from the proceeds of a Co» nty bond issue in the manner described in this resolution, and (L/ wiB not be needed .n the fore­ seeable future, eg. from the current time through 20C9. to fund the cost of maintaining and operating the Medical Care Facility due to the accumulation of sufficient operating reserves NOW. THEREFORE. IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: 1. The County hereby authorizes and directs the sale of bonds in an amount not to exceed $18,850,000. backed by the faith and credit of the County, which shall be unlimited tax general obliga­ tions of the County, secured by the County's unlimited tax pledge, which bonds shall be issued in one ot more senes pursuant to and w. accordance with Act 118 and Act 34 and be paid from taxes levied without limitations to a rate or amount to tne extent necessaiy for the repayment of the bonds 2. This resolution shall not become effective or binding upon the County until approved by a majority of the electors of the County voting on the question of the issue and sale of said bonds at a duty scheduled election held pursuant to the Michigan Election Law, which is Act 116 of the Pubic Acts of Michigan of 1954. as amended (toe "Michigan Election Law*). 3. The wording of toe beftot proposal to ba submitted to toe electors shall bo in the form attached hereto os Exhibit A ond in such form is hereby certified to the County Clerk as required by the Michigan Election Law 4. The baHot propose shaH be submitted to too electors ot toe County at the August regular election which wiH bo held on August 2. 2005. 5. The County Cleric is hereby authorized ond directed to pro­ vide on notices of toe eteetton as may be required by law. Includ­ ing Act 118 and the Michigan Election Law. 6. In the event toe ballot propose! is approved by a majority ot Count)* electors voting thereon, then, based upon the determinetion of the Barry County Department of Human Ssrvtoee Board, the governing board of the Medical Care Facilty. that toe purpoee of toe Capital and Operating MMage has been sabsAed. too levy ol toe Cap tai and Operating MMage shak be eikninatod effective upon the initial levy of the debt sendee millage authorized by toe baHot proposal. 7. AH resolutions and parts of reeokitions in conflict herewith snail be and toe same are hereby rescinded. AYES: Members: AH NAYS Members: None ABSENT Members None RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED Debbie S. Smith, County Clerk County of Berry ___________________________________________________ I EXHIBIT A itALLOT PROPOSAL MEDICAL CARS FACILITY PROJECT ShaH the County o>* Barry .ssue Its general obligation unlimited tax bonds M an amount not to exceed Eighteen Million Eight Huxfred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($18,850,000) in one or more eerie? tor toe purpose of paying the cost of the renovatm.-' ano expansion of Its existing facHtty including toe oonefruefon a rehabiktetive therapy "wing,* increasing too nur'ber of private rooms and eliminating the 4-bod wards whi^ ing toe existing 138 skiNed nursing beds, too opcode of related support services and facility infrastructure, too purchase of fumiehings and equipment addMonai park­ ing, land acquisition, related site work and professional services, for the Bany County Medical Care Facility a/k/a Thcmapple Manor? The bonds wiH be outstanding a maximum of 20 years, exclusive of refunding. It is estimated that it wiH be neoessary to levy 21 mB ($21 per $1,000 of taxabio value) to pay debt service on too bonds In ths first year ot toe levy, and to levy an estimated average of .89 mil ($.89 per $1,000 of taxable value) for debt service in too fol­ lowing years, until the bonds are retired. < If this BaHot Proposal is approved, too current ten year voted Capital and Operating MBago tor the Medical Care FaaMy, which was levied in 2004 at the rale of .8116 milts. Shall be eliminated and she! not bo levied fcx toe remainder of the ten year term, which expires in 2009. The tax revenue received by the County as a roeult of the unlimited tax pledge wiH bo disbursed to too County of Bany to repay toe proposed bonds. Yes No STATE OF MICHIGAN as. COUNTY OF BARRY I. Debbie Smith, the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the County of Barry. Michigan (toe -County*), do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of a Resolution adopt­ ed by the Board of Commissioners at a regular meeting on too 26th day ot April. 2005, the original of which is on Mo in my office Public notice ol said meeting was given pursuant to and in com­ pliance with Act No. 267, PuMc Acts of Michigan. 1978. as amended, including the case of a special or rescheduled meeting, notice by posting at feast eighteen (18) hours prior to the limo sot for the meeting IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I have hereto affixed my offoal sig­ nature on this 26th day of Apnl, 2005 Debbie Smith, County Clerk County of Barry This notice is given in accordance with the requirements of Section 3 of Act 118 of the Pubic Acts of Michigan of 1923. This notice ts required to be published and posted In addition to the Notice of Election, which ic, required to be pubkshed wtth respect to toe August 2. 2005, special election by too terms of the Michigan Election Law Debbie Smith, Ba/ry County Clerk 08M357S �Page 12 - Thursday, July 28. 2005 - The Hastings Banner IL’ NOTICE OF TAX SALE Notice Is hereby given that, pursuant to the authority vested In me by lew. I have levied upon cer­ tain personal property asseseed to Richard Smith II. alea. Skydive Hastings, and located at 2995 W. Airport Road. Hastings. Michigan. County of Barry, and described as follows: Hangar leased by Hastings City. Barry County Airport to Richard Smith II. a.Ka Skydive Hastings. AN fixtures attached to the hangar mentioned above. Notice is further given that I will, pursuant to the statute applicable to such cases, proceed to sei this property, or as much of It as may bo necessary, to pay the personal property taxes now duo and owing upon said property In for sum of $13,409.54. together with coots and expenses of such sale. If It becomes necessary to sell personal property that brings mere than the amount of taxes and chargee, the balance from thio sale shall be returned to the person, firm or corporation from whose possession the property has been taken or to the personal legally entitled to this balance Now. therefore, notice ts given that the property will bo sold in accordance with the foregoing con­ ditions on August 30. 2005, at the hour at 10 a_m at Rutland Charter Township. Hastings. Michigan, to the highest bidder for cash to the extent nece-isiry to satisfy the personal property taxes 'wterred to above Data. Jtey 20. 2005 Witness: Robin J. Hawthorne Sandy QreenfWd, Treasurer Rutland Charter Township «»—— -».«_»— Hastings, micnigan 00643W0 ___________________ ■ CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 399 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 90 OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS CODE OF ORDINANCES. AS AMENDED. REGARDING DISTRICT REGULATIONS FOR THE A-1 ANDA-2 ZONES (FACADE STANDARDS FOR MULTI FAMiLY DWELLINGS) AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON JULY 5. 2005 A complete copy of Ordinance 399 is available for Inspection at the Cay Clerk’s Office, City Hall. 201 E. State Street. Hastings. Michigan 48068. This ordinance shall take effect and shafl be in fuB force from the date of Its publication in the Hastings Benner pursuant to the Charter for the City of Hastings. Moved by Campbel, with support by Cybuteta, that Ordinance 399 bo adopted. Yeas: Campbel. Cybuiski. Hawtons. Jasporae, McIntyre, Tubbs and May. Nays: None. Absent: Bowers and Townsend. I, Thomas E. Emory. City Clerk, do hereby certify that a true copy of Ordinance 399 adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 25th day of July 2005 Is avaiabie at the City Clerk’s Office. ' Thomas E. Emery City Clark r ' BARRY TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a summan/ of Ordinances, being Ordinance No. 52 and Ordinance No. 53 which were adopted by the Township Board of Barry Township at Its meet­ ing held on July 13,2005. ORDINANCE NO. 52 VEHICLE STORAGE ORDINANCE SECTION L TTTTF This section provides that the name of the Ordinance is the Barry Township Vehicle Storage Ordinance SECTION II. PURPOSE. This section sets forth the purpose of the Ordinance, which is to pro­ tect the health, safety and welfare of Township residents and others by limiting and restricting the outdoor storage and parking of junk, unused or part aJty dismantled motor vehicles and parts thereof upon premises within the Township. SECTION III. DEFINITIONS. This section defines various terms used in this Ordinance. SECTION IV. REGULATIONS. This section sots forth oxtensive regulations regarding the out­ door parking or storing of vehicles or vehicle parts upon premises within the Township. SECTION V. NUISANCE. This section provides that any parking or storage in violation of this Ordinance is a public nuisance which may be enjoined SECTION VI. SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this Ordinance are severable. SECTION VII. SANCTIONS. This section provides that vtoiatic.. of this Ordinance shaH bo deemed a municipal dvU Infraction punishable In accordance with the schedule of minimum and maximum fines set forth in this section. This section further provides for the payment of costs Incurred by the Township in enforcing this Ordinance and provides for injunctive relief In the enforcement of this Ordinance. SECTION VIII. REPEAL. AH ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are repealed. SECTION IX. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shafl take effect thirty (30) days following pub­ lication after adoption. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Terry H. Varner, and Roseann M.Vamer. husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., mortgagee, dated December 9. 2003 and recorded December 18. 2003 in Instrument Number 1119522, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Thiity-One and 67/100 Dollars ($154,631.67) including inter­ est a» the rate of 7.65% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, nobetf is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on August 18, 2005. The premises are located in the C>ty of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast come' oi the South 27 Acres of the North 50 Acres of the East 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Sectton 7, Town 3 North, Range 8 West; thence North 5 2/3 rods; thence West 28 1/3 rods; thence South 5 2/3 rods; thence East 28 1/3 rods to ths place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sa'e, unless the proper­ ty is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale Dated July 21 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 File No. 213.0439 PETER M. SCHNEDEMUN A ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS ATTEMPHNG TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUT. OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU ARK M AClWtHHJTMVf DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Cetault nas bean made in the oondMxw of a mortgage made by: CRAIG A. IRVINE and VICKI A. IRVINE, husbard and wife to Mortgage Electronic Ragistratton Systems, Inc., fMERS") solely as nominee for Lendor and Lender’s successors and assigns. GMAC MORT­ GAGE CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated October 13. 2003, and recorded on October 15, 2003, in Document No. 1115640, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to bo due at the data hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIFIY THREE THOUSAND SEVENTY SIX AND 89/100 DOLLARS ($153,078.69), including interest at 7.00% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wit! be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al pubtic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Mtdxgan. at 1:00 o’clock p.m.. on, August 11,2005. Said Premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described aa: The East 1/2 of Lot 3. the West 481/2 feet of Lot 2, the West 48 1/2 toet of Lot 9 and foe East 1/2 of Lot 8, al in Block 2 of James Dunning Replatted Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded In Uber 1 of Plats on Page 5. Tax ID No. 55-035-012-00 The Redemption period shafl be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance wtth 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case foe redemption period shafl bo 30 days from the date of such sate Dated July 11.2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., CMERS') solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns, GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive. Suite 450 Southfield. Michigan 48075 Pub dales: 7/14 - 8/4 Notice Of Mortgage Foredoeure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ FORECLOSURE NOTICE (allcountkb) ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be llmttad sotafy to the return of the bid amount tondared at sale, piua IntorooL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Stephen E. Curtis and Jril A Curtis, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Untan Bank and Trust Company, NA.. Mortgagee, dated December 12, 1983. and recorded on December 16. 1983 in Uber 257 on Pago 153, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc as nominee tor Lender as assignee by an assignment. in Bany county records, Michigan. on which mort­ gage there Is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of Twenty-One Thousand Thirty-Four And 60/100 Dollars ($21,034.60), inducting interest at 13.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that sata mortgage wM be foredosed by a esie of the mortgaged premises, or some part of Swm. at public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings at 1.00 PM, on Auguet 18. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The West 150 toot of the following description. A parcel of land located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 15. Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point which flee 2162.90 leaf due South and 300.00 toot cfoe East of the Northwest comer of said Section 15; thence duo East 300.G0 toot; thence duo South per­ aM to the West line of said Section 15.345.50 toot to the centertine of Keller Road; thence North 65 degrees 23 minutes 49 seconds West 329.96 feet along the centortme of road; thence duo North 208.13 toot to the point of beginning. The redemption period shafl bo 12 months from the date of such sals, untoss determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shafl be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 21. 2005 For more information, please cal: FCR 248.593 1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic nogiatratton Systems. Inc as nominee for Lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte 4010469FG3 A IrWnaHI A. *a -----'—* ire w HOOWi A. •A bwvJW, F*.V. IB ■ UW1 collector and wo ere attempting to coftect a debt and any Information obtained wW be used for that purpose MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been 'node in foe oondtttons of a mortgage made by M’JHAEL R. HANDLOGTEN AND SALLY A. HANDLOGTEN. HUSBAND AND WIFE, to AMERICBANK MORT­ GAGE COMPANY, now known as FIFTH THIRD BANK. Mortgagee, dated March 31, 2000, and recorded on April 28. 2000, as Instn-ment No. 1043894 Barry County Records, Mtatlgari. on which mortgage there is claimed to bo die at date hereof foe sum of one hundred twexy two thousand one hundred thirty six and 59/100 Lniare ($122,136^9), including interest al 5.875% par annum, wtth adjuetabto rate rider. Under foe power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wM bo foreclosed by a sale at foe mortgaged premiaes, or some part of foom, at public vendue, at foe Bany County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 1 iX) p.m. on August 11,2006. Stod prentiaas are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. BARRY County. Michigan and are LOT 4. RIDGEVIEW. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEPXOF IN LIBER 6 OF FLATS ON PAGE 22. TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN. The redemption period shafl ba 6 months from foe date of such sate, untoes determined aban­ doned In accordance wtth 1948CL 800.3241a. in which case the redemption period shafl be 30 days from foe date of such sate. Dated: July 14. 2005 FIFTH THIRD BANK. Mortgagee Attorney tor. Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Information pieaae cal: (248) 540-7701 Phone (248) 577-8100 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 262-8100 tf YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been nwte in the terms and conditions of a certain Michigan made by Timothy J. Crtttendon. Parnate Crittenden, husband and wife at Barry County, Michigan. Mortgagor to Long Beach Mortgage Company dated foe 21 st day of July. A.D. 2003. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, tor foe County of Bany and State of Michigan, on foe 29fo day of Jufy A.D. 2003 in Instrument No. 1109641 of Barry Records, which said mortgape was foeraaftor on. to-wtt the 25th day of May. A.D. 2005, aaaigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, aa Trustee tor Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2004­ 1. thru means ssaignmsnta and recorded on Juno 8. 2006 In foe office of Register of Deeds in Inotrumsrx No. 1147800 tor said County of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo. at foe date of foie notice, tor principal and inter­ est the sum of $143,128.12 (Ono Hundred Forty Three Thousand. Ono Hundred Twenty Eight Dottare and Twotec Cents) including imerast there on al 9.97% (nirai ooint nine seven) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. thereof, by virtue at the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage, and pursuant to foe statute ot foe State at Michigan to such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on. the 11th day of August. AO., 2005 at 1.-00 o'clock sa.d mortgage wM bo toredosed by a sale at pubic auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. Barry County. Michigan, of foe premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as loiows: Al foal certain piece or parcel of land situate in foe Township of Yankee Springs in the County of Barry and Sttea ot Michigan and described aa loiows to wit: Lot 13 of Pleasant Malay Estates as recorded in Uber 6 of Plata. Page 13. Barry County Records. Commonly known as :12944 Valey Rd. Tax ID: 08-16-27IF013-00. The redemption period shafl be six months from the data of such sate, unteaa determined aban­ doned in accordance wtth 1948CL 800.3341a. In which case foe redemption period shafl be 30 days from foe date of such sate. Dated: July 7, 2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO.. LPA By : Daniel E. Beat (P58501) Attorney lor Aseigneo of Mortgagee Wettmen. Weinberg A Reis Co.. LPA 755 W. Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy. Michigan 48084 WWRf04304450 PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES, P.O, IB ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-DetauR has been mads in foe conditions of a mortgage made by: JASON L CURTISS and KELLEY A BAINES, as joint tenants wtth full rights of survivorship to GMAC Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 22. 1996. and recorded on Juno 10, 1990 in Document No. 1329341, Barry County Records, MtaMgan, on whkh mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at foe date hereof foo sum of SEVENTY FIVE THOU­ SAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY EIGHT AND 087100 DOLLARS ($75,558.08), including interest at 7.50% ^er annum. Under poorer of sale contained In said mort­ gage and foe statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby gh*" foat said mortgage vB bo forectoood by a esko of foe mortgaged premteoc. or oomo part of foom, st p. 4* vendue, at foe Bany County Courthouse in Haste .go. Mkfotgai al 1XX) o’clock p.m. on August 18. 2005. Said Premises are situated K Village of Middleville. Barry County Michigan, ctd are described as: Lot 53 of MkMtevttte Downs AddMon Number 3, according to foe recorded ptet thereof in Ubnr 5 of Plats, on Pago 26. TAX C NO. 0^041-18DCOSOO The Redemption period shall be 6 month* from the date of such sate untesa determined abenconed in accordance wtth 1948CL 600.3241a, In aftiefo case foe redemption period shafl bo 30 days Vom foe date of ouch sole. Dated July 15.2006 GMAC Mortgage Corporation, FOERIML SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 owom ORDINANCE NO. S3 UTTER ORDINANCE SECDON I. TITLE. This Ordinance is entitled the Barry Township Litter Ordinance SECTKIN II. DEFINITIONS. This section sets forth the definition of titter- aS used in this Ordinance SECTION III. REGULATIONS. This section sets forth extensive regulations regarding the out­ door storage of litter and the dumping of litter upon property without the consent of the owner. SECTION IV. SANCTIONS. This section provides font violation of this Ordinance shafl be deemed a municipal dvH infraction punishable in accordance with the schedule of minimum and maximum fines sei forth in this section. This section further provides tor the payment of costs incurred by the Township in enforcing this Ordinance and provides for Injunctive relief in the enforcement of this Ordinance. SECTION V. SEVERABILITY The provisions of this Ordnance are severable SECTION VI. REPEAL Afl ordinances or parts ot ordiruncus in conflict wtth this Ordinance are repealed. SECTION VII. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shaH take effect thirty (30) days following publication after adoption. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of r ecti Ordinance has been posted in the office of the Barry Township Cleric al the address set forth botow and that copies of each Ordinance may oe purchased or inspected at the office of the Barry lbwnship Clerk during regular business hours of regular working days foflowing the date of this publication Debra Dewey Perry, Cleric Barry Township P.O. Box 705,155 E. Orchard Street Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-5171 1^—— GUN LAKE AREA SEWER & WATER AUTHORITY Tho Gun Lake Area Sewer 4 Water Authority has always accepted residential sanitary waste tram the aree eeptage hautere. when asked GLASWA pians to continue accepting domestic septage as long as the wastewater treatment plant's operations slay within compliance ol the Michigan Department o( Environmental OuaHTy's required parameters A copy ot GLASWA s Domestic Septege Operating Plan can bo obtained at the wastewater plant. 12588 Marsh Road. Shetoywllo. Michigan Written comments on the proposed operation ot the Gun Lake Aree Sewer 8 Waler Authority's Septage Receiving Pion wta be accented through September 1. 2005. (Septage Receiving Facility Operating Plan CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Primary Election August 2, 2005 The City Of Hastings wiH conduct the primary slsction for foe two Barry County proposals (Thomappte Manor and Barry County Transit) tor City rostaent registered voters al the usual polling place (Hastings Middle School). City resident registered voters are encouraged to vole on the Barry County proposals on August 2, 2005. Notice Is hereby given that due to foe lack of multiple canctidates. no primary voting wM be necessary on August 2, 2005, for City offices (members of City Council and the Board of Review). Any questions regarding this notice may be addressed to the City Clerk at-City Hall. 201 Easl State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 or at 269-945-2488 Statement. perlMOeO) Thomae E. Emery �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Jtey 28. 2U05 - Page 13 | ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING JULY 5. 2005 Pledge of Allegiance Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Supervisor Rook. All board members present (Rook. Goy. Rrtcree. Penno, Ribbte) Also p-esent; Fire Chief Boulter, 33 guests, and 2 guest speakers. Treasurers Report: Total June recasts $31,202.04 Total June disbursements .............. $59,560.55 Total of aH accounts $967 373.53 Motion made by Penno. support by Richie to approve June 7. 2005 minutes. All yeas. Motion carried. 4029 tax rate request from Grand Rapids Community College. Martin Public Schools, and Barry County. Received pension forms for new board members from John Hancock. The MSU Extension - Barry County has invited a board member to tour with a 4-H member at the Bany County Fair. Fire Department: Ftre report read. Chief Boulter reported that the water tank at the cemetery has been filled. Fire department provided mutual assistance to Martin Fire Department on large storage building fire and assistance to Michigan State Police dismantling an active met amphetamine lab A reminder that test­ ing of warning system will be first Saturday of month at 1 00 p.m. Buiking Committee Report Facility update: Major cutbacks were applied *o overall structure, reducing 21 ’ to the length, com­ munity center reduced 14' with ability to serve 172 people, meeting area reduced 5‘. Subsequent decision by Wake ty Assoc to rescind the construction contract and allow Elmridge Construction to be toe primary contractor and over­ see daily construction practices. Supervisor Rook met with United Bank on June 30 to obtain a loan increase to $637,000 with a 17 year $49,360 annual payment. Perino: *1 make a motion that we increase our loan from 15 years at $500,000 to 17 years at $637,000 and a one year annual payment of $49,360 I do that knowing that it ts physically achievable and will not burden the taxes." Support by Ritchie. Roll call vote. All yeas. Motion carried Mr. James Riehl for GLPA and Mr John Gates representing "NO GUN LAKE VILLAGE COMMIT­ TEE" wore Invited by Supervisor Rook to provide informahoc on the proposed Village of Gun Lake. Each speaker gave a presentation to the board; with question and answer penod following. Mr. Riehl stated proposed benefits for a village would include planning, zoning and recognition ot Gun Lake as a community with one (1) mill of prop­ erty tax increase. Comparisons were made to other vttages It was also slated that the village's incor­ poration would not affect the amount of revenue sharing. Mr. Gales countered that his committee will pro­ pose solutions to any zoning problems that the township may have using the existing local elected government without the need for additional layers of government and higher property taxes No action was taken, board members tabled the issue until next month s meeting. Ms rev^wed by Rttctee. Motion to pay bias by ■Pertnb. support by Rtfbte M ayes Motion carried Motion to adjourn by Ritchie, support by Ribble. All ayes. Motion carried Meeting adjourned at 9.00 p.m. Township Clerk Unapproved minutes HODGE. QEIACRIGAGE SALE DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by TIMOTHY J. HAIGH and JOLENE F. HAIGH, husband and wife, to HOMESTEAD SAVINGS BANK, dated May 17. 2002, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for toe County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on May 22. 2002, in Uber 1080806 ut Mortgages, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at toe date of this notice, for pnndpal and interest the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Three and 72/100 ($83,463.72) Dollars, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover in the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any j-art thereof, whereby the power of safe contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW. THEREFORE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgaoe and m pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided, the said Mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein described or so much thereof as may be necessary, at puMc auction, to the highest bidder, at the Bany County Courthouse, east door, 220 West State Street, in the City of Hastings, and County of Barry. Michigan, tha< being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on Septentber 15. 2006, at 1:00 o'clock Eastern Daylight Savings Time in the afternoon of said day. and said premis­ es wM be sold to pay the amount ao as aforesaid then due on said Mortgage, together with 5.750% interest, legal costs, attorneys' fees and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said sate; which said prem­ ises are described in said Mortgage as follows, towtt: Lot 8, Block 10. HJ. KenfiekTs Addition, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats, on page 9 City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption penod shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale Pursuant to toe Fair Debt Collection Practices Ad. you are hereby advised that this notice is attempting to collect ,i debt, and that any informa­ tion obtained will bo used against you If you dispute this indebtedness within thirty (30) days of your receipt of this notice, you will be pro­ vided with verification of the amount owing. Dated: July 20. 2005 HOMESTEAD SAVINGS BANK Mortgagee TUCK. GARRISON & MOORE. P.L.LC By: Mark W. Gamson (P24068) Attorneys for Mortgagee Business address: 403 South Superior. PO. Box 660 Albion. Michigan 49224 LEGAL HOT1CES THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason S. Boye and Amanda Boye. husband and wife, to First NLC Financial Services. LLC, mort­ gagee. dated September 4, 2002 and recorded September 11. 2002 in Instrument Number 1087260. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by U S Bank National Association as Trustee of CSFB ABS Trust Senes HEAT 2002-4 by assignment dated September 11. 2002 and record­ ed on April 22. 2005 in Instrument Number 1145298 . Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Four and 90/100 Dollars ($119,784 90) including interest at the rate of 7.00% per annum Under toe power of sale contained in toe mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice ts hereby given that the mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pub­ ic venue at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 .‘00 p.m. on August 18, 2005. The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry Countv, Michigan, and are described as: N Lot 1 and the East 1/2 of Lot 2. and all that part of Lot 11 of James Duivung's replatted addition to the City formerly Village of Hastings, described as beginning at a point on toe North line of said Lot H where the line drriding the East and West 1/2 of Lot 2 of said Plat meets said North line of Lot 11; thence Southerly 61.5 feet to a point 3 fee: South of the Westerty extension of the North 'ine of the South 1/2 of Lot 938 of the dly. formerly Village of Hastings; and distant West 17.5 feet from the East line of said Lot 11: thence East parallel with said North line to the Southerly extension of said dividing line between the East and West 1/2 of Lot 2; thence Northerly along said Southerly exten­ sion of the line dividing the East and West 1/2 of Lot 2 to the Ptace of Beginning And ail that part of Lol 11. lying East of the dividing tine between the East and West 1/2 of Lot 2. where said Line is extended Southeasterly at right angles with Green Street at a point where said Uno intersects toe West line of Lot 938. of the original Plat of toe Village, now City of Hastings, aoxxding to tne recorded Plat thereof, all being in Block 1 of James Dunning Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. EXCEPT All that part of Lot 11 &f James Dunning's replatted addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, lying East of the Southerly extension of the dividing line between the East and West 1/2 of Lot 2 of said Plat and South of a line which lies 3 feet South of and parallel we. the Westerty extension of the North line of the South 1/2 of Lot ?38 of toe City, formerty Village of Hastings, according to tie recorded Plat thereof. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ot the sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in toe event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the bor­ rower. In.thst event, your damages, it any, are limit­ ed solely to toe return of the bid amount tendered at sale Dated July 21. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for U S Bank National Association as Trustee of CSFB ABS Trust Senes HEAT 2002-4 . As Assignee PO. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No 231.4393 ASAP713180 7/21.7/28.8/4.8/11 owawn Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This ute may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of ths bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary L. Kenoshmeg, a single man. original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc . as nominee for lender, Mortgagee, dated November 27. 2002, and recorded on January 24. 2003 in instrument 1096096, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-One Thousand Eighty-Eight And 00/100 Dollars ($171,068.00), mduding interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case mada and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on August 4. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Thomappie. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. That par of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, described as Commencing at the North 1/4 comer of said Section 12; thence South 00 degrees 16 minutes 27 seconds East 533 85 feet along the North and South 1/4 line; thencu South 89 degrees 42 minutes 58 seconds West 873 73 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 10 minutes 09 seconds East 269.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 58 seconds West 438 00 feet to toe West line of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 12 and the West hne. also being the centerline of Moe Road; thence North 00 degree! 10 minutes 09 seconds West 269 00 feet along said West line; thence North 89 degrees 42 minutes 58 seconds West 438 00 feet to the point of beginning subject to highway right of way for Moe Road The redemption period shall be 6 months from toe date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from too date of such sate Dated JuJy 7. 2005 For mo’e information, please call: FC X 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee tor tender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite F054324F02 owan Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be r Mclnded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SAI E - Default has been made tn the conditions ol a mortgage made by Mitch J. Nagel, a single man, original mortgagors), to D&N Bank. Mortgagee, dated January 4. 1999, and recorded on January 7. 1999 in instrument 1023364, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America. NA as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on whic mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof toe sum of Sixty-Three Thousand One Hundred Three And 86/100 Dollars ($63,103.86). including interest at 7.375% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice ts hereby given that said mortgage wWI be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on August 11. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Irviig. Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as: That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 31. Town 4 North, Range 9 West, desenbed as: beginning at the center of said section; thence North 201.25 feet along the Easi line of said Northwest 1X4; thence West 174.5 feet parallel with toe South line ot said Northwest 1/4; thence North to the centerline of toe Thomappie River, thence Westerty 41 feet, more or less, along said centerline to the West line of the East 216 feet of said Northwest 1X4; thence South to the South line of said Northwest 1/4; thence Easterly along said South line to the place ol begin­ ning. Subject to an easement for ingress and egress over the East 42 5 feet thereof. Barry County Records The redemption penod shafl be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shafl be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: July 14. 2005 For more information, please call: FC G 248 593 1310 Trott & Trott. P C Attorneys For Bank of America. NA. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File r060577F01 Case No. 04-160-CH CIRCUIT COURT SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to col­ lect a debt. Any Infor(nation obtained will be used for that purpose. In pursuance and by virtue of a u vjgment of the Circuit Court fc* the County of Bany State ol Michigan, made and entered on the 19th day of May. AD.. 2005. in a certain cause therein pending, Wherein UNION PLANTERS BANK. National Associate*, was tne fifeMMLMid MATTHEW WEI­ DMAN and SALLEE' WfeiDMAN. were the Defendants ' NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I shall sell at public auction to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for Barry Countv is held), on the 11 th day of AUGUST. A.D.. 2005 at 1 00 o’clock in the forenoon. Local Time, the following described property. To-Wit: All that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the City of Mtodteviiie. County of Bany and State of Michigan, described as follows: Property in the City ot Middleville. County of Bany. State of Michigan, described as: Lot 39. Old Farm Village No. 2. According to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats, on Page 34. Commonly known as: 1244 Ouai’ Run, Middleville. Michigan. This property may be redeemed during the six (6) months following the sate Dated: June 23. 2005 STEPHEN DEBOER. Sheriff ROBERTA. TREMAIN & ASSOCIATES, PC. By: Ronald Glaser, P46986 Attorneys for Plaintiff 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 am-w^gham. Ml 48009-6616 (248) 540-7701 (6-23)(8-4) ow«am Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, H any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James Robert McCown and Jacquehne McCown, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to America’s Wholesale Lender. Mortgagee, dated May 12. 1999. and recorded on May 20. 1999 in instrument 1029603, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Four Hundred Thirteen And 42/100 Dollars ($118,413.42). including interest at 7.625% per annum Under the power of sate conta.ned in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sate ol the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse-in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on August 18. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township ol Woodland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning 1790 feet West of the Northeast comer of Section 26, Township 4 North, Range 7 West, at line post on Barnum road, thence South 341 feet, thence West 746 feet, thence North 341 feet, thence East 746 feet to the place ot begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale Dated : July 21. 2005 For more information, please call: FC X 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans. Inc . d/b/a America s Wholesale Lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4061270F01 CITY OF HASTINGS Public Notice ORDINANCE NO. 398 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IX OF CHAPTER 90 OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. REGARDING REQUIREMENTS FOR FENCES, WALLS AND SCREENS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON JULY 5, 2005 A comptete copy of Ordinance 398 is available lor inspection at the City Cterk’s Office. City Hal. 201 E State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 This ordinance shafl take effect and shafl be in h a force from the date of its publication in the Hastings Banner pursuant to the Charter for the City Hastings. Moved by Campbell, with support by Jasperee. that Ordnance 398 be adopted Yeas Campbell. CybuWu. Hawtons. Jasperse McIntyre. Tubbs and May Nays: None. Absent: Bowers and Townsend. I. Thomas E. Emery. City Clerk, do hereby certify that a true copy of Ordinance 398 adopted by toe Hastings City Council on the 25th day of July 2005 ts available at the Qty Cterk . Office Thomas E. Emery CITY OF HASTINGS Public Notice ORDINANCE NO. 397 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 90 OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, REGARDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CfTY OF HASTINGS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON JULY 5, 2005 A complete copy ot Ordinance 397 is available for inspection at the City Cterk’s Office. City Hal, 201 E. State Street, Hastings. Michigan 49056 This ordinance shafl take effect and shall be in fun force from the date of its publication in the Hastings Banner pursuant to the Charter for toe City Hastings Moved by Tubbs, with support by Cybulski, that Ordinance 397 be adopted. Yeas: Ctenpbefl, Cybulski. Hawtons. Jasperse. Mcintyre. Tuttoe and May Nays: None. Absent: Bowers and Townsend. ’ I, Thomas E. Emery. City Clerk, do hereby certify that a true copy of Ordinance 397 adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 25th day of July 2005 is available at the City Cterk’s Office. Thoma* E. Emery NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION WAYLAND TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 1 Adopted: July 5. 2005 Effective October 1.3005 MARTIN TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 8C Adopted: May 11. 2005 Effective; October 1. 2005 ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 5*1 Adopted: May 10. 2005 Effective October 1.2005 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 06.09.06 Adopted June 9. 2005 Effective: October 1.2005 An ordinance to amend and revise the Sewage Disposal System Ordinance to increase the user fees and connection fees as set forth in Article V. THE TOWNSHIPS OF WAYLAND AND MARTIN, ALLEGAN COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND THE TOWNSHIPS OF ORANGEVILLE AND YANKEE SPRINGS. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS SECTION I. RATES, CONNECTION FEE, USER FEE Article V, Sections E and F of the Sewage Disposal System Ordinance are amended to read as follows: 125.505 User Fees Sec. E The user charge to each single family residence within the Township for which sewer service « available shaH be $66 00 per quarter ($22.00 per month). Each house, building, or structure other than a single family residence shaft pay as per the above schedule multiplied by the residential user equivalent units assigned to said house, building, or structure as reflected in Exhibit A of this Ordinance; however, that amount shafl not be less than the quarter amount of the above schedule applicable to one residential usage equivalent The Authority may authorize metering of wastewater flow by use of approved meters paid for by the user Where metered flow is used as a basis for calculating the user charge, the user fee shall be $3.15 per 1.000 gallons of flow Metered flow shall only be used as a basis for bttng where the user has paid (or is paying pursuant to contract) a connection charge lor more than ten (10) residential equivalent units. Bills for users whose flow is metered shall be provided in the same manner as bills for non-.netered users. 125.506 Connection fees Sec. F. Each person desiring to connect to the System shafl pay a charge for the privilege of using the facilities and receiving the service of the System in the amounts given below 1. Direct connection. For each single family residential house connecting directly to the hnes of the System, there shall be a connection fee of $3,600.00 as reflected in Exhibit A of this Ordinance, plus the cost of service stub installation where necessary For the connection of other types ol betdings or structures connecting directly to the lines of the System, where the residential-equivalent unit factors exceeds 1.00. there shall be charged a connection fee of $3,600.00 plus $2,500.00 for each additional sin­ gle family residential-equivalent m excess of one as reflected in Exhibit A of this Ordinance, plus the cost of service stub installation where necessary 2. Indirect connection For each house, building, or structure connecting indirectly to the System, there shaH be charged a fee of $2,500 00 per single tamtfy residential equivalent, as reflected in Exhibit A of this Ordinance.Indirect connection fees defray proportionate shares ot necessary oversizing cf the treatment facilities, trunks and pumping stations Gun Lake Aree Sewer & Water Authority 12588 Marsh Road Shelbyville, Ml 49344 �Page 14 - Thursday, July 28. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Notice Of Mortgage Forectowre M THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE tN ACTIVE NG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE HUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be reecinded by the foeacioaing mortgagee. In that event, your damagee, If any, ehall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at eale, plus Interact MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia eale may be rescinded by the forectoetog mortgagee. In that overt, your damages, H any, ehall be limit­ ed soleiy to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sate, piua interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Rebecca S. Neitzke. a single woman, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Reghtratk*-. Systems. Inc., as nominee for lender. Mortgagee, dated October 14. 2004. and recorded on October 21, 2004 in instru­ ment 1135859. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol Sixty-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Six And 00/100 Dollars ($68,906.00). including interest at 8% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or tome part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings al 1:00 PM. on August 18. 2005 Said premises are situated in Village of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described aa: Lots 1 and 2 of Block 4 of Parrott's Addition to the Wage ot Woodland, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 36 The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unteas determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: July 21. 2005 For more information, please cal: FC W 248 593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee tor lend* 3G400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte 4061397F01 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tt»e conditions of a mortgage made by Brian J. Armstrong and Kelly R. Armstrong, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated March 26,2002, and recorded on April 8. 2002 in instrument 1077851. in Barry coun­ ty records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is cl aimed to bo due al the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand Two Hundred Fifty And 19/100 Dollars ($153,250.19), including inter­ est at 7% per annum Under the power ot sale contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice ts hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubNc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 100 PM. on August 4. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton. Bany County Michigan, and are described as Beginning at a (joint on the North line of Section 27. Town 4 North, Fowvje 8 West. Carlton Township. Barry County. Michigan, distant West 420.0 feet from the Northeast comer of Section 27; thence South 384.0 feet at right angles; thence West 225.0 test; thence North 384.0 feet to the North Hne of Section 27; thence East 225.0 feet to the place of beginning. Barry County Records The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date ot such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: July 7,2005 For more information, please cal: FC W 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Flagstar Bank. FSB 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rte *051122F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM -S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia eate may be raactodad by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that avert your damages. If any, ahafl be limit­ ed aotofy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, piua IntoraaL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brett A Mansberger. a married man, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for lender. Mortgagee, dated February 7, 2003, and recorded on February 10. 2003 In instrument 1097350. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there Is daimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seven Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-One And 70/100 Doners ($107,531.70). Including Interest at 4.825% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some pari of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Cou.thouse m Hastings at 1 DO PM, on August 25. 2005. Said premises are situated In Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 68. 69. and 70 of the Replat of Outtot "A" of Fair Lake Park Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded In Uber 3 of Plats on Page 88. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: July 28. 2005 For more information, please cal: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee tor lender 30400 Telegr «ph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4048949F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THW ARM » A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT- Notice Of Mortgage Foractoouro Bate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS : THa sate mey be reectoded by the forectoelng mortgagee. In that evert, your damagee, If any, ahafl be limit­ ed ootaty to the return of toe bid amount ten­ dered al sale, pita IntoraaL Refusal to disclose legal fees info prompts ire in Castleton by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Castleton Township resident Don Wiggins says he fears township officials may be trying to hide something by not disclosing why they spent nearly $1,750 on attorney fees in connection with the Aug. 2 election. Wiggins, who spearheaded a petition drive to put the issue of salary increases for Township Board members on the bal­ lot next Tuesday, requested under the Freedom of Information Act, a copy of the complete bill for legal services total­ ing $1,745.22 from Law Weathers & Richardson of Grand Rapids. Wiggins said he became concerned when he learned at the July 6 Castleton Township meeting that the board, which usually sets aside $500 for annual legal fees in a budget line item, approved a motion to pay $1,745.22 for legal advice regarding the ballot issue. In response to his FOIA request, dated July 8, Wiggins received a letter from Township Clerk and FOIA coordinator Loma Wilson, dated July 18, and a redacted (edited) copy of the requested bill (see accompanying photos). When asked who redacted (blacked out information on) the bill, Wilson replied that she did so with help from the town­ ship’s attorney. "We (township officials) are just trying to our jobs the best way wc know how. We responded to the FOIA request according to the law. When the request came in, I contacted the lawyer to see what could be released and what could not; the parts that were redacted involved attorney-client privilege” said Wilson. She noted that while the Michigan Township Association attorneys can offer their opinion regarding ballot issues, they recommend township officials to seek legal advice from lawyers versed in This is the first page of the itemized $1,745.22 bill from Law Weathers & Richardson, which Castleton Township citizen Don Wiggins’s received from the clerk's office when he requested a copy unde' the Freedom of Information Act. municipal law for their questions about ballot issues. ’The only reason we contacted our attorney was to draw up the ballot 'an- MORTGAGE SALE - DefwN has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Darrell B. Vandenburg, a married man, original mortgagor(s), to Coneofidated Mortgage and Financial Services Corporation. Mortgagee, 'fated February 16.1998. and recorded on March 16. 1996 in instrument 1008910, and assigned by said Mortgagee to ContlMortgage Corporation as fisignee by an assignment in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum ot Thirty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Eight And 91/100 Dollars ($37,538.91), Including Interest at 13.99% par annum. Under the power ol sate contained in said mort­ gage und the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wH bo tometoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Bany Count/ Courthouse in Hastings at 1D0 PM, on August 11. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lots 1'and 2. of Block 1. ot Samuel Roush's Addition to the Village of Freeport, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plate, on Page 23, being located on the Nortr.east one quar­ ter of Section 1. Town 4 North. Rango 9 West Irving Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sale, unites determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated Juty 14. 2005 For more information. please cal: FC J 248.593.1311 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For ContiMortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite F033000F01 -wwa Stonehill Farm -new menu and longer rammer hours* •wirelew access • ‘music schedule* ‘fresh roasted and brewed coffee* Vermontville, MI CANOPY SALES & RENTALS www.stategrounds.com Rental sizes available: 10x10 pop-ups creating a connected community J-Ad Graphics editor David T. Young agreed, saying, "Michigan Press Association Attorney Dawn PhillipsHertz has told us that what the township has done is certainly not illegal. They have a right to attorney-client privilege. However, she agreed that if the township had nothing to hide, they should share the information with the public to avoid any appearance of impropriety." The attorney fees expenditure was tinted after petitions were filed for five ballot issues Aug. 2, in which voters will be able to decide whether pay raises should granted to township Supervisor Justin Cooley, Clerk Loma Wilson, Treasurer Loretta Pixley and Trustees David DuMond and Jerry Reese. The board members voted to gram tl'emselved the increases earlier this but Wiggins successfully led a petition dnvto put that question on the Aug. 2. election ballot. This is the second page of the itemized bill for attorney’s tees from Law Weathers & Richardson, which Don Wiggins's received from the township clerk’s office when he requested a copy of the com­ plete bill under the Freedom of Information Act. guage so we were certain that it was legal and there was no misinformation involved." she said. "I would guess that Tables • Chairs • Coolers & Hot Boxes COMMERCIAL FOREST HEARING DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOREST. MINERAL & FIRE MANAGEMENT LAKEWOOD FAMILY HEALTH CARE Lee 0. Stuart M.D. Brian W. Swanton. M.D. Laurie Braker. M.D. Erica Nyman. P.A.C. 4294 Laurel Dr. P.O. Box 578 Tel: (616) 374-7660 STATE OF MICHIGAN PUBLIC AUCTION SALE STATE LAND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PVRUC HEARING WILL BE HELD TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE LANDS HEREAFTER DESCRIBED ARE ELIGIBLE FOR LISTING UNDER PART 511 OF ACT 451. PA i«W4. AS AMENDED (COMMERCIAL FOREST) BARRY. BRANCH. CALHOUN. CASS. CUNTON. EATON. INGHAM. KALAMAZOO. LMNGST0N, MONROE. MUSKEGON. OTTAWA SAGINAW. SAINT CLAIR. SAINT JOSEPH. SHAWASSEE. and TUSCOLA Cram Lake Odessa. Ml 48849 Fax: (616) 374-0270 New Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm: Friday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm To subscribe, call us at.. Hobday laa Wot Corfrao Center Inquire With: To»p 04N Range I0W BARRY 75BI Wot Sacha* Highway OK257005 at 10 00 AM Barr) County Courts and La* Building 220 W. Court Street. Community Room Hastings. Ml 49058 Judy Milan, phone 269-945-1385 Section 24 StMhhion SWL4 OF NW1/4; AND THE EAST 666 FT OF NWI 4 OF NW1 4 EXCEPT THE EAST 600 FT OF THE NORTH 872 FT THEREOF relatives 16x16,20x20,20x30 canopies. Self Services: You pick it up & return it EnlLSenkes: We set it up & take it down. Count) Hearing Date Time Hean.ig Location: every township consults their attorney regarding ballot proposals. I know the county used their lawyer to drew up the proposal for the Thornapple Manor ballot issue." Wiggins said be believes that if town­ ship officials have nothing to hide in con­ nection with his FOIA request, they should provide the information he asked for. Thai would have been the best way to silence his criticism of the expenditure. Laasiag, Ml 4B9I7 517417-3211 Atrn 48 BIDDER REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 8 00 AM AUCTION BEGINS AT ODO AM VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL! Grades 1-5 Lua of offered pareeii are available at the above-bsted county treasure^' offica When: Sunday, July 31 - Thursday, August 4 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Where: First Baptist Church 309 E. Woodlawn Ave. • Hastings, Ml 49058 ________ (7691948-8004 BGXEAL l* LOCAL GOMJINMENT MK HKiAN DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY PO SOX MHO LANSING. MICHIGAN 4W09-»’6O 517-335-3113 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 28. 2005 - Page 15 Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER No leads since reported March 31 theft of ‘Culprit’ bus CITY OF HASTINGS — There have been no leads in the vestigation of the repented theft of the rock band Culprit's bus, 2________ 945-9554 / or Sale /.</»• // A (itinli n I <•> n,nl 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought, never used). Still on roll. New $800 - sell $295. (517)204-0600 AQUATIC PLANTS: Water Lilies A LOTUS, Goldfish A Koi, liners, pumrs, filters. Apol’s Landscaping Co, 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia. (616)698-1030. Open MonFri, 9am-5:30pm; Sat, 9am2pm. 2 BEDROOM COTTAGE on east side of Jordan Lk in Lake Odessa. For rent by the week. $500/week. Calf Pat which later was located in Thomappie Lake. The 20-passenger bus used by the band was reported stolen March 31 by a teen-ager while it was parked and running in front of Vitale’s Restaurant in the 100 block of East State Street in Hastings. The bus was taken out of the lake on April 16. Suspect identified in garage door opener, money theft CITY OF HASTINGS — A resident in the 100 block of East High Street called police July 20 after she noticed someone took money and a garage door opener from her car sometime during the night. AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, $500 obo. (269)948-0502 A suspect has been identified by Hastings City Police Department. Nashville woman, man arrested for having meth lab CASTLETON TOWNSHIP — An active methamphetamine lab was found on Thomappie Lake Road near M-66 Highway Wednesday, July 20. . Troopers from Michigan State Police Hastings Post served a search warrant on the property and arrested a 33-year-old female and a 31-year-old male, both residents of Nashville. Their names were not release due to an ongoing investigation. Two teens injured in 2-vehicle traffic accident CITY OF HASTINGS — A personal injury accident occurred Wednesday evening, July 20. at 6:47 at the intersection of North Broadway and Apple Street. The accident occurred when a south bound vehicle, driven by Donavan Peabody, 23, of Sunfield, failed to stop for a red light at Apple Street, striking an east bound vehicle driven by Shannon Lydy. 69. of Hastings, as he began to make a northbound turn onto Broadway. Two passengers in the Lydy vehicle, Lynette Lydy and Andrew Lydy, 17,; Iso from Hastings, were transported to Pennock Hospital by Lansing Mercy Ambulance. Their condition was unknown. Nineteen motorists nabbed for not wearing seat belts BARRY COUNTY — In a four-hour period during the recent seat belt enforcement zone patrol July 20, troopers from the Michigan State Police Hastings Post wrote 19 seat belt citations, two citations for having no insurance certificate in the vehicle and arrested one person wanted under a fugitive warrant. CD player ripped from dashboard of parked vehicle CITY OF HASTINGS — The owner of a vehicle in the 700 block of East Marshall Street told officers July 22 that he found that his CD player had been ripped from the dashboard. CENTRAL AIR CONDI­ TIONER UNIT FOR SALE: Carrier outside unit, manu­ factured in 1996, bought in 2000, 2-1/2 ton, 74 decibels, 29,200 BTL’ and ground pad for unit, $800 OBO. Call (269)792-9720. FOR SALE: PS2, 2 remotes, memory card $70. Games: Viet Kong $10, Madden 2005 $20, Tiger Woods PGA 2005 $20, NFL Street 11 $15. All games $60. Call (517)852­ 2003 between 5:30pm-8pm. HOUSE OF FURNITURE: 4 rooms, living room, dining, bedroom, den, 2 months old. Oak four post bed, colonial table, chairs, rnisc., drop leaf table. Cost $6,000. Sell $2,500/best. (517)204-0600 CITY OF HASTINGS — While investigating a credit card fraud complaint in the 300 block of North Broadway July 22, Hastings City Police Department Officer Jeremy Shafter received information about the same person being involved in an ongo­ ing embezzlement of funds from the Admiral Station. The incident remains under investigation. Active meth lab discovered at Cloverdale Road residence HOPE TOWNSHIP — An active methamphetamine laboratory was found Friday, July 22, by police while they ware search­ ing a residence on Cloverdale Road for a stolen trailer. After contacting the residents about the trailer found on their property, the troopers from the Michigan Stale Police Hastings Post found components and anhydrous ammonia on the property. The troopers arrested Garrey McMeekan, 58. of Delton, and his wife, Georgena McMeekan. 48, also of Delton, on warrants from a previous meth investigation. Also arrested was Raymond Gordon. 21. of Kalamazoo for possession of a controlled sub­ stance and a fugitive warrant. There were a total of seven adults and three juveniles at the home during the codling of the meth. Couple arrested after complaint of stolen boat CARLTON TOWNSHIP — A day after reporting his boat stolen from Welcome Woods Campground, the owner of the boat On July 24, the residents at the home were contacted by Michigan State Police and told the troopers that they had stolen the Both Scott Kipp, 27, of Battle Creek, and Cathy Kelley. 34. of Hastings, were arrested for stealing the boat. • Timothy Herbert, 30, of Hastings, was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court on three separate cases . all of which will be served con­ current with each other and charges in Clinton County. The first case was of one count of breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny. He received a minimum of 20 months to a maximum of 120 months in prison with credit for 159 days served, restitution of $9,768.51, joint and several with his co-defendants. and $620 in court CONCRETE: we pour any flat work. New & replace­ ment. Free estimates. Call Brian, (616)318-9501. $195 WOOD FOUR POST BED (new) with king pillow- DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. A'. I -lur, 4 BUILDING SITES: 22 to 8.6 acres. 3 trith north branch of Thomappie River frontage. Approximately 5 miles northeast of Hastings. $49,900-562,900. tract terms (616)891-8982. Land con­ ayjii/atyp. . r KALKASKA: 5 beautifully wooded acres near Toren Lake, camping or home site. County blacktop road, un­ derground electric & tele­ phone, natural gas, $39,900, $1,000 down, $450 month, 11% land contract. www.northemlar.dco.com. Northern Land Company, 1­ 800-968-3118. coats. This felony charge stems from an incident in December in Yankee Springs Township. The charge has a maximum penalty of ten years in prison. The second case was of one count of malicious destruction of a building. He received a minimum of 20 months to a maximum of 60 months in prison with credit for 159 days served, restitution of $5,836.72. joint and several with his co-defendants, and $620 in court coats. This felony charge is from January in Castleton Township and has a maximum penalty of five years in prison and/or $10,000 in fines or three times the amount of the damages. The third case was of one count of breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny. He received a minimum of 20 months to a maximum of 120 months in prison with credit for 159 days served, restitution of $4,050.00, joint and several with his co-defendants, and $620 in court costs. This felony charge is from December in Castleton Township and has a maximum penalty of ten years in prison. • Derek Labun, 23. of Middleville, was sentenced under a plea agree­ ment to a two-month delayed sentence. $620 in court costs and fines, day reporting at the office of Community Corrections, outpatient sub­ stance abuse treatment, a minimum of two AA or NA meetings per week, and wearing of a wrist monitor. The first chaige against him was of possession of Vicoden. a f elony with a maximum penalty of two years in prison and/or $2,000 in fines. The second charge was of possession of marijuana, a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of one year in jail and/or $2,000 in fines. These charges were the result of an incident in Middleville last win­ ter. He will be sentenced Sept. 22. • Bradley Hall. 30, of Hastings, was sentenced to three years proba­ tion, one year in jail with credit for two days served and the balance suspended. $2340 in court costs and fines, and day reporting at the office of Community Corrections for one count of maintaining a drug house. This misdemeanor charge is from December tn Hastings and has a maximum penalty of two years tn jail and or $25,000 in fines. During sentencing. Judge James Fisher told Hall. “Your lawyer worked out a very favorable plea agreement for you... I was ready to put you back in prison due to your extensive criminal history." MUST SELL: Buyer default­ ed, lovely country home. 3+ acres, 3/4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2-Three-Season porch­ es, children’s playhouse, at­ tached garage, deck, hard­ wood floors, custom oak kitchen, Lvge foyer, field­ stone fireplace, paved road, dty water, lots of storage, priced to sell below apprais­ al at $143,000. Will consider all offers. Cash or mortgage. Call (269)623-5345 or 877­ 623-5345 to schedule ap­ pointment. • Stanley Fajnor. 42. of Charlotte, was sentenced to one year proba­ tion. one month in jail with credit for one day served. $1,675 in court costs and fines for one count of operating a motor vehicle with a sus­ pended license. This misdemeanor charge is from May in Hastings and has a maximum penalty of 93 days in jail and/or $500 in fines. He also received a one year delayed sentence under a plea agreement on an additional charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor, third offense. He was convicted of OUIL in Charlotte in September of 2000 and Aug. of 2003. He will be sentenced on that charge in July of 2006. The maximum penalty for felony OUIL third offense is $500 to $5,000 in fines and one to five years in prison or probation, with 30 days to one year in jail. GARAGE SALE Friday & Saturday, July 29th k 30th. Farmall A Tractor, trailer, new living room suite, nice entertainment center, small appliances, small items. 4321 Cooper Rd, Lacey. SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set. $175. (517)719-8062 found it tied up to a dock behind a residence on Culbcrt Drive, a channel off Middle Lake. boat. BIG SALE! Thursday, July 28th, 9am-4pm; Friday, July 29th, 9am-? Lots of house­ hold items, baby items, womens clothing, new items, picture frames, wind chimes, yard ornaments, etc 3075 EM-79 Hwy. GARAGE/MOVING SALE Furniture, tons of household items & clothes. Friday, 8am-7pm, Saturday, 8am3pm, 1401 Ottawa Trail (take State to Hammond). The victim said had parked his car in the driveway at around 11 p.m. Thursday, July 21. Credit card fraud complaint becomes embezzlement probe 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers Get them at J-Ad Griphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy, Hastings. At the front counter. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Hous, holt. top mattress set Cost $1,000. (517)204-0600 CENTRAL AIR CONDI­ TIONER UNIT FOR SALE Carrier outside unit, manu­ factured in 1996, bought in 2000, 2-1/2 ton, 74 dedbels, 29,200 BTU and ground pad for unit $800 OBO. Call (269)792-9720. • Manuel Torres. 31. of Plainwell, was sentenced to three years pro­ bation. two months in jail with credit for 125 days served, and $2,340 in court costs and fines for one count of assault with a dangerous weapon, a mag flashlight This felony charge is from November in Hope Township and has a maximum penalty of four years in prison and/or $2,000 in fines. 2 BEDROOM HOME in country. Very spacious & private, fenced in yard. No indoor pets. Appliances k laundry hook-up. $700, util­ ities & securitv deposit. (269)948-8943 '___________ COZY 2 BEDROOM year around home on a quiet lake. No pets, $585 plus util­ ities fr securitv deposit (269)948-8943. ' FOR RENT: 2 bedroom house in Hastings, 1 stall ga­ rage, fenced in back yard. Appliances included, $700 per month with $100 dis­ count for on time payment. Call (269)367-4370. FOR RENT: HASTINGS school, 3 bedroom home in the country, $550/month plus utilities & deposit. Call to)327-(T707. r GUN LAKE AREA: 2 bdrm 1300 sq. ft. on beautifully scenic private fishing lake. Log home setting. All new stainless appliances, laun­ dry, totally furnished, every­ thing included. No pets. No smoking. $900 per month. Will consider annual lease SPORT 4X4: shortbox, great shape inside & out, brand new braking system. $7,830. (269)948-2292 ' 2000 FORD TAURUS SES: V-6, 24V, 63,000 miles, very clean. $4,500 OBO (269)948- MEMORY FOAM BED: queen size, original plastic Visco foan<, still wrapped, never ujed. Will sell $325/best (989)227-2986 Forest R. Beison Oct. 6,1912-July 28, 1971 Sadly missed by wife Donna, ’ daughter Linda Cobb and son Bill and family. OAK RAISED PANEL BED: king size, includes pillowtop mattress, box springs, 1 month <x’d. Sell $195. (517)719-8062 IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM (BILL) SCHMIDT June 17,1960-July 31, 2002 You joined the Lord 3 years ago, no farewell words were spoken, no time to say good­ bye. You were gone before wc knew it and only God knows why. If life is a fleet­ ing moment when we meas­ ure eternity then it will only bt a moment until we are with you again. Wc love you k miss ) xi daily. Your Family k Friend: .. COMMUNITY DEVELOP­ MENT SPECIALIST POSi TION: desired qualifications include grant writing, ad ministration experience is a must, excellent computer skills, file management min­ imum of two years commun­ ity development experience, full-time position that re­ ports to the Community De­ velopment Director. Submit resume by August 5, 2005 to Daryle Benjamin-Forbes at City of Hastings, 201 E. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058. DRIVER: additional CDL-A drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person w’ith chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment. (616)248-7729 PART-TIME SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE re­ quired to operate industrial waste treatment system. 15­ 25 hours per week. Ideal for retiree. Call 1-888-632-5410 • Dale Pasternak. 51. of Hastings, was sentenced to three yean pro­ bation. 30 days in jail with credit for two days served, and $1,980 in court cos's and fines for one count of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor, third offense. He was previously convicted of OUIL in Bany County in May 1996 and in Allegan County in August of 1998. This felony charge is from May in Yankee Springs Township and has a maximum penalty of $500 to $5,000 in fines and one to five years in prison or probation with 30 days to one year in jail. • Ryan Courtney. 24. of Plainwell, was sentenced to jail for two pro­ bation charges against him. Courtney's original charges from January in Prairieville Township were of one felony count of fleeing a police officer fourth degree and one misdemeanor count of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license, second offense. For these two charges he received two-year probation. 90 days in jail and $665 in court cosu and fines. The first charge was of use of marijuana in April. He was sentenced on that charge to a minimum of one year to a maximum of two years in jail with credit for 104 days served, and $560 in court costs. The second charge was of failure to report to the probation office on May 5 and May 19 or thereafter. He was sentenced on that charge to 93 days in jail with credit for 104 days served, and $45 in court costs. These sentences are over the guidelines for these offenses. Judge James Fisher remarked that Courtney has an extensive criminal and substance abuse problem and the community corrections office has exhausted all the programs available. (517)331-1182.________________ TIONER UNIT FOR SALE Carrier outside unit manu­ factured in 1996, bought in 2000, 2-1/2 ton, 74 dedbes, 29,200 BTU and ground pad for unit, $800 OBO. Ca.l ing for outside riding toys k outside playground equipment. If you are looking at selling something, please call (269)945-9612. ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET- SUNDAY, JULY 31. 400 EXHIBITORS. RAIN OR SHINE 7J0AM-4.-00P, LOCATED AT THE FAIR­ GROUNDS, RIGHT IN AL­ LEGAN, MICH. $3.00 ADM. wwwalleganantiques.com NOTICE SOUTHWEST BARRY COUNTY SEWER AND WATER AUTHORITY RECEIVES GROUNDWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT । The Michigan Department o( Environmental Quality Water Bureau has issued a groundwater discharge pennit effective October 1. 2005, to the Southwest Barry County Sewer and [ Water Authority. This permit will be valid for a five-year period This permit increases the amount ot wastewater that can be dis­ charged from the treatment facility to 1.000,000 gallons per day. Many additional lest wells have been added at the treatment plant The good news is that with the wastewater treatment plant cur­ rently at only half of its treatment capacity, the facility can proceed with original pians to grow and receive more wastewater for years to come. As an example, with the available treatment capacity, the WWTF can accep* wastewater from up to 800 new homes. a>ong with other commercial or institutional customers that could lead to local jobs The granting of this permit brings the Sewer facility Into �Page 16 - Thursday. July 28. 2005 - The Hastings Banner FEKKES, continued from page 1----------name, providing personal service to her on the condition she pay for it when due. He claimed in his suit that Fekkes owed monthly service charges from August 2004 through May 1. 2005. with the exception of September 2004. totaling $1,805.04. He said he terminated her cell phone service in his name last April and until Wednesday afternoon had made numer­ ous unsuccessful attempts to collect. The hearing on the small claims suit that was scheduled for Sept. 8 now is not necessary. When first asked for comment on the matter Wednesday afternoon. Fekkes said. “I am not aware of any suit filed against me. or any unpaid bills.” •However, she later indicated that a check for the amount owed to Goulooze was hand delivered to him later that day. A fax from the office of the local legal firm of McPhillips & McDowell con­ firmed that Goulooze dismissed his complaint. Under the arrangement, the bill origi­ nally came to Goulooze. who gave it to Fekkes for payment until about three years ago. when Goulooze added two lines for himself on the account. Thereafter, Goulooze paid for the account, with Fekkes then reimbursing him fi r her charges. The arrangement continued until August 2004 when, except for the September billing. Fekkes stopped pay­ ing for the service on her two lines. She continued to use the service paid for by Goulooze until April 2005, when Goulooze finally terminated her service. He said be has made numerous efforts to resolve this matter without success. Goulooze said he has left numerous mes­ sages and sent correspondence to her in recent weeks, without receiving a response. He also has submitted to Fekkes monthly billings and totals owed, and he contacted her in writing and oral­ ly in regards to the non-payment, and despite Fekkes' promises to pay. she had nct done so. Fekkes, who also is former village attorney for Freeport and who was appointed interim probate judge for Barry County in March 2004. was associated with the private practice at Siegel. Hudson, Gee & Fisher in Hastings until 1994. She then left to establish her own firm and worked in association with Goulooze until the fall of 2003. She was appointed interim probate judge by Gov. Jennifer Granholm in March 2004 and served through December 2004. She lost in her election bid to William Doherty last November. One of the issues brought up last year in Fekkes’ campaign for probate judge was that she did not pay the state and fed­ eral government more than $44,000 in back taxes withheld from employees in her attorney's office between 1996 and 2002. The amount was paid off belatedly in 2002. After she lost to Doherty in the election for probate judge last November, Fekkes was hired by the law firm of Law, Weathers and Richardson of Grand Rapids and she was reappointed as Hastings City Attorney earlier this sum­ mer. ’ At Wilder’s lire & Auto Service ... “The Hometown Hoys'* PICK UP AND DELIVER! ... one way or another, we Git 'RDone! Wilder’s Tire & Auto Service Gun Lake Tribe files motion to intervene in MichGO suit The Gun Lake Tribe of Pottawatomi Indians filed a motion Wednesday to inter­ vene in the Michigan Gambling Opposition's suit to delay the federal government's deci­ sion to acquire land in trust for a triballyowned gaming and entertainment facility near Bradley. The federal government's land acquisition would restore part of the Match-E-Bc-NashShe-Wish Band Tribe’s homelands and clear the way for the tribe to develop and operate the gaming and entertainment facility. “While we are confident that the U.S. Department of Justice can defeat this frivo­ lous lawsuit, the tribe has a duty to its mem­ bers and to the local community to do every­ thing it can to make sure this suit is defeated quickly and decisively,” said Tribal Chairman Under sunny skies Saturday rooming over 500 competitors battled through water, on wheels, and over the roads in and around Barlow Lake in Middleville in the annual Great Lakes Triathlon/Duathlon Championship. The race began at 8 a.m. with triathlon participants swimming in and out of Barlow Lake a total of a half mile, fol­ lowed by an 18-mite bike ride, and a 4.5 mile run beginning at the YMCA’s Camp Manitou-Lin. Duathlon participants traded the half­ mile swim for an extra two miles of run­ ning to open the event. Awards were given to the top three fin­ ishers in each division, with the top over­ all triathletes receiving an additional $200 prize and the top duathletes scoring $100. Those who sign-up aren’t in it for the money or the glory. Top local finishers included Middleville’s Neil Lavoie who was sec­ ond among men 15Jo 19-years-old in the triathlon, and Eric Olsen from Hastings who wns third in the 45 to 49-year-old division. Hastings' Jean Walker finished third in her 55 to 60-year-old division. The area's only championship was won by Hastings’ Hadley Moore, who was the lone participant in the Male 60-64 age division of the duathlon. Although he was alone in his division, his time of 1:5O:42 was better than many men half his age. Here is a list of the 2005 Great Lakes Triathlon/Duathlon results. Triathlon Results Female Overall Place No.. Name, Age. City'S tale, Finish 1 Sarah Burge, 33. Wheaton. IL 1:3406 2 Kate Curtiss. 41. Holt. MI 1:35:13 3 Cheryl Klotkowski. 29. West Bloomfield. MI 1:38:54 Female Masters I Stacia Yoon, 41, unknown 1:42:29 Female 15 -19 1 Cara VanWoerkom, 18. Wyoming. MI 1:49:35 2 Liz Hubertz, 16. Fort Wayne, IN 1:5O:35 3 Rebecca Kunz. 19. Northville. MI 1:54:28 4 Meredith Brennan, 19. Grand Rapids. Ml 1:58.25 5 Lisa Mange. 16, Kalamazoo. MI 2:16:27 6 Teresa Sabin, 18. Lowell. Ml 2:32:56 Female 20-24 1 Kattie Carpenter. 24. Byron Center. Ml 1:43:53 2 Rebecca Content. 24. Fremont. MI 1:46:46 3 Lauren Hodson. 20. Hudsonville. Ml 1:47:13 4 Laura Alsager. 20. Mt Pleasant, MI 1:47:45 5 Elisabeth Benoit. 21. Grand Rapids. MI 15055 6 Sarah Smith. 22. Holland, MI 151:29 7 Catherine Brinks, 22. Zeeland, MI 1.5306 8 Erin Lucarotti. 24, Kalamazoo. MI 1:53:59 9 Elisa VerMeims. 20. Ada. Ml 1:54:12 10 Jennifer Goodman. 21. Wyoming. MI 156: 25 11 Colleen Fletcher. 24. Edwardsburg. Mi 157: 20 12 Michelle Bruder. 24. Jenison MI 158:25 13 Erin Kuehn. 21. Granger. IN 2:0006 14 Suzanne Buzzell, 20. Fenton. Ml 209:59 15 Sarah Thelen. 24. Belmont. MI 2:11:26 16 Kimberly Madden. 21. Grand Rapids. Ml 253:55 HASTINGS ART HOP Friday, July 29 White's Photography • Na Iaatreat Female 25-29 k * l A I 2 3 4 5 Metta Bedrick. 29. Grand Rapids MI 1:4704 Erin Rogers, 26, Kalamazoo. MI 1:47:15 Sarah Flegel. 27. Wyoming. Ml 1:5035 Krista Buzzell. 25. Fenton. Ml 1*50:43 Jill Putt. 27. Mount Pleasant. Mi *50:49 ■ 6 Kathy Milliken. 27. Kalamazoo. MI 1:52:39 ■ 7 Holly Stap. 25. Grand Rapids. MI 1:55:24 ■ 8 Trudy Ngo-Brown. 27. Holland. MI 2:00:07 State Orovada Coffee Heeae • Haatlapa City Baah • The Coaaty Seat Barlow Florlot A Christina Molly Foley. 25. Chicago. IL 2:01:35 gMo Andrea Peterson, 29. North Liberty. IN |^H1 Kathenne Weed. 27. Ann Arbor. MI 2:05:31 Margo Ryu. 26. Holt. MI 2Oxi:36 Lesley Lawrenson. 26. Royal Oak. MI Ig^Kl Jennifer Mahcki. 26. Kalamazoo. Ml 2 12:17 Amanda Sawilchik. 29. Chicago. 11. 2 12 27 ■K Julie Sekella. 29. Wixom. Ml 2:15:12 Amy Oostdyk. 26. Wyoming. Ml 2:1713 ^^^■Farrah Norburg. 28. Hudsonville. Ml 2 20:38 I For Information Call: 269-1 At the core of the MichGo lawsuit are envi­ ronmental and social issues. The main con­ tentions arc that the Tribe failed to comply with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act. It also outlined the tribe's lack of a gaming compact The tribe stands behind its environmental study and that claims in the lawsuit points are “frivolous.” Supporters note the positive economic impact the casino would bring, including the I ,S00 direct jobs and 3,100 indirect jobs and millions of dollars in revenue to state and local units of government. The tribe's motion was filed Wednesday in the United Stales District Court for the District of Columbia, before Judge John Garrett Penn. Triathlon/Duathlon takes off from Manitou-Lin again 269-948-2192 WiHtotrt The HOP! D.K. Sprague. “Each day that this suit remains unresolved is another day that our tribal members and thousands of other resi­ dents of West Michigan will go without jobs and other basic necessities, like housing and health care.” The lawsuit was filed last month by MichGO on the last day of the 30-day response penod for opponents to challenge the U.S. Department of the Interior's decision to put the lands in trust. Once the land is placed in trust the tribe can begin construction of at least a class two casi­ no. In order to open a class three casino (which is what the tribe desires), a gaming compact is needed. The stale does not receive revenue from the venture unless a gaming compact is issued. Kristy Gunnink. 28. Grand Rapids. MI 20 Sarah Klerk. 25. Augusta. MI Female 30 - 34 1 Amy Rumme. 34. Kalamazoo. Ml 1:39:33 2 Pam Otto. 34. Wyoming. Ml 1:40:42 3 Mary Thailemer. 33. Chicago. IL 1:42:30 4 Nicole Derrick, 34. Southfield. MI 1:42:38 5 Andrea Collins. 34. Grand Rapids. MI 1:44O5 6 Christine Borah. 32. St Joseph. MI 1:45:38 7 Molly Stein. 30. Shelbyville. Ml 1:45:59 8 Melissa Vidt. 31. Grand Rapids. Ml 1:48:19 9 Elizabeth Hager, 32. Grand Rapids. Ml 1:48:20 10 Jill Meredith. 34. Pentwater. MI 1:50:18 11 Amy Gluck. 33. Westland. MI 151:19 12 Anna Sharp. 32. Chicago. IL 151:24 13 Danielle Conaway. 32 Grand Rapids. Ml 1:52:35 14 Allyson Redeker, 33. Holland. Ml 153:10 15 Monica Tory. 32. Kalamazoo. MI 1:54:58 16 Janice Foerch, 30. Caledonia, MI 1:5555 17 Jodie Blake. 30, Jenison. Ml 1:55:56 18 Christine Vermaas. 32. Grand Rapids. Ml 1: 5735 19 Julie Whalen. 33. Allendale. Ml 1:58:18 20 Melanie Bolt. 30. Kentwood, MI 1:59:28 21 Kim Solvik. 32, Portage. MI 1*59:43 22 Robyn Smith. 31. Cedar Springs, MI 2.00:32 23 Karin Harting. 32. Hartford, MI 2:11:40 24 Jennifer Phillips. 33. South Lyon. MI 2:12.07 25 Melissa Chillag. 32. Grand Raoids. Ml 2: 13:53 26 Eleanor Mulcahy. 34. West Bkcmficld. Ml 2:14:46 27 Julie Sommers. 33. Walled Lake. MI 2:15.09 28 Tanya Byker-Phair, 33. Gn.nc' Rapids. Ml 2:15:23 29 Tracey Liphardt. 34, Berkley. M’ 2:22:42 30 Alison Boeck. 32, Royal Oak. Mi 2:23’ 3 31 Lisa Betzler, 32. Walled Lake. MI >28:49 32 Cynthia lafond, 30. Chicago, IL 23G-55 . Female 35 -39 1 Peggy Hasse , 37. Three Rivers, MI 1:4132 2 Kan Cuneo. 35. Grand Rapids. MI 1:41:31 3 Alison Yacobozzi. 38. St Joseph. Ml 1:41:46 4 Toni Barstis. 39. Niles. Ml 1:42:57 5 Corinne Strumberger. 38. Middleville, Ml 1:47:10 6 Lori Jewell-Reed. 38. Grand Rapids. MI 1:47:25 7 Amy Christens. 35. Livonia. MI 1:47:25 8 Annette Jones. 36. Dexter. MI 1:52.07 9 Monika Gibson. 37. Warsaw, IN 1:54:33 10 Casey Bain. 37. Haslett. Ml 1:55:43 11 Catherine Puetz, 39, Grand Rapids. MI 1:56:18 12 Wendy Bennett. 36. Elkhart. IN 1:56:51 13 Michele Snyder. 39. Livonia. Ml 1:57:28 14 Coleen Heitzman. 37. Grand Rapids. Ml 1:57:46 15 Margo Drake. 35. Grand Rapids. MI 1:59O8 16 Kim Weeks. 35. Dorr, MI 1:59:31 17 Mindy Whiteside. 35. East Grand Rapids. Ml 15959 18 Carrie Hybcls. 36. Kalamazoo. Ml 200:21 19 Kelly Machioriatti, 37. Grand Rapids. Ml 201:15 20 Dean Isley. 36, Rockford. Ml 202:10 21 Mindi Tiraboschi. 38. Bath. MI 203:35 22 Amy Haney. 38. Rockford. MI 207:22 23 Teri Seedorff. 37. Battle Creek. MI 23051 Female 40-44 1 Margant Hoag. 42. Wayland. Ml 1:43:11 2 Sandra Haras. 44. Howell, Ml 1:4532 3 Kris Ward. 41. Grand Rapids. Ml 1:46:35 4 DicksieTremlin, 41. Belmont, MI 15154 5 Christine Gillman. 40. Marne. MI 153:18 6 Julia Schnapp. 42, Byron Benter. Ml 157:10 7 Heather Morey. 41. Portage. Ml 1:5733 8 Christine Gilman, 40. Grand Rapids. Ml 1: 59:21 9 Sandy Logan. 42. Novi. MI 1:59:50 10 Christine Tooley. 41. Ada. Ml 20109 11 Francine Burgess. 43. Detroit. MI 20733 12 Nancy Kennedy. 44. Grand Rapids. MI 2: 14:46 13 Sam Williams. 40. Grand Rapids. Ml 2:18:44 14 Noel Gannett. 44. Denver. CO Female 45-49 1 2 3 4 Laurie Walsworth, 48. Muskegon. Ml 1:48:42 Kim Hecksei. 45. Grand Rapids. MI 157:4S Jayne Baker. 48. Royal Ode. Ml 158:39 Cathi Waalkes. 49. Muskegon. Ml 2:15:32 F emale 50-54 1 Ann Wilson. 51. Rolling Prairie. IN 1:46:20 2 Debra Semeyn. 51, Grand Rapids, MI 1:48:56 3 Karen Schousen. 50. Grand Rapids, MI 200:14 4 Barb Dahlman. 50. Belmont. Ml 201:23 Female 55-59 1 Diane Ebert-May. 55. Okemos. MI 15156 2 .lean Walker. 57. Hastings. MI 1:56:43 3 Barb Shaw, 55, Ada, MI 1:59:40 4 Patricia DeYoung. 55. Grand Rapids, Ml 206:34 5 Sandra Jackson. 58. Stevensville. MI 207:13 6 Cecilia Brzys. 56. South Lyon. MI 2:26:46 Male Overall 1 Etk Fci.iando. 37. West Bloomfield. Mi 1:24:13 2 Pete Bolen. -<l. Ann MI 1:24:32 3 Steve Pyle, 47. Riverside, CT i .2438 Mak Masters 1 Jeffrey Haney, 41, unknown 1:27:15 Clydesdale 1 Scott Selzer, 28. Cumming. GA 1:42'12 2 David dark. 39. Wheaton. IL 230:35 Male 15-19 1 2 3 4 Andrew Roberts. 18. Columbus, IN 1 32:29 Neil La Vote. 17. Middleville. Ml 136:48 Nate Zokoc, 19. Walker. MI 1:4750 Ryan Amundsen. 19. Kentwood. MI 1:50:23 See TRIATHLON, next page �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 26. 2005 - Page 17 TRIATHLON, continued from previous page--------------------------5 Dmiel Brown. 19. Shelby. MI 1:59:14 6 Ryan Brown. 16. Shelby. MI 1:5932 7 Addison Singleterry. 16. Hastings. MI 2:07:38 Mak 20-24 1 Justin Gretzingcr. 24. Grand Rapids. MI 1:27:23 2 Scott Riddle. 20. Lowell. MI 1:29:07 3 Troy Smits, 24. St Joseph. Ml 1:34:04 4 Alexander Warden. 22, Ann Arbor. Ml 1:40:20 5 Peter Bjork. 20. Grand Rapids. MI 1:43:30 6 David Lintemuth. 22. Grand Rapids. MI 1:45:58 7 Alex Dughehe. 22. Farmington Hills. MI 1: 46:44 8 Dustin Ruch. 20. Zeeland. Ml 1:48:45 9 Garrett Glover. 21. Grand Rapids. MI 1:48:57 10 Doug Slinkman. Jr., 23, Lombard. IL 1’32:54 11 John Zeilstra, 23, Ann Arbor, Ml 1:53:40 12 Nick Harley. 21. Rockford. MI 1:54:53 13 Ross Hopkins. 24. Wayland. Ml 1:57:17 14 Brennan Hoisman. 22. Wayland. Ml 2:16:46 15 Chet Berkimer. 20. Wayland. Ml 2:1702 16 Dustin Sabin. 22. Lowell. MI 2:18:18 Mak 25 - 29 1 Tun Hoeflinger. 26. Columbus. IN 1:25:37 2 Damon Krueger. 27. Ann Arbor. Ml 1:32:18 3 David Havice. 29. Kalamazoo. MI 1:36:29 4 Scot Morrell. 29. Don. Ml 1:42:37 5 Jonathan Witmer. 26. Muskegon. MI 1:43:40 6 Adam Schoell. 28. Ypsdami. MI 1:44:38 7 Todd Shannon. 28. Ou vgo. IL 1:45:49 8 Eric Nguyen. 26. Ann Atbor. Ml 1:46:44 9 Ryan 26. Lake Orion. Ml 1:47:19 10 Gavin Nunns, 27. Clawson, MI 130:19 11 Kevin Tafelsky, 29. Caledonia. Ml 1:5O:45 12 Marcus Schoenherr. 26. Kalamazoo. Ml 131:11 13 Michael Glenn, 29. unknown 1:53:57 14 Joe Manning. 25. Rockford, MI 1:54:30 15 Kyle Walker. 25. Linden. Ml 1:55:07 16 Arthur Dettmer. 27, Chicago. IL 137:16 17 John Monda. 27. Grand Rapids. MI 2.02:15 18 Michael Bnhnp. 29. Indianapolis, IN 2.0302 19 Gregory Gahl. 29. Muncie. IN 20302 20 Todd Taniutzer. 28. Plainwell. MI 2.06:15 21 Walter Ragland II, 25. Kalamazoo. Ml 2: 19:48 Male 30-34 1 Mau Smith, 31. Holland, Ml 1:25:13 2 Stephen Fetyko. 31. Chelsea. Ml 1:27:50 3 Matthew Buese, 31. Bloomfield. Ml 1:28:13 4 Jody Williford. 33. Paw Paw. Ml 1:28:48 5,Eric Starck. 30, East Grand Rapids. MI 1:32:32 6 Samuel Wilkinson. 34. Middleville. MI 1:32:40 7 James Bodine, 32. East Grand Rapids. MI 1:3305 8 Todd Meredith. 32. Pentwater. MI 1:34:57 9 Ken Mantei. 34. Stevensville. MI 1:36:35 10 Mostyn Lombard, 30. Kalamazoo. MI 1:36:46 11 Dan Gclderloos, 33. Grand Rapids. Ml 1:36:49 12 David Dehn. 33. Detroit. MI 1:38:22 13 James Glenn. 31. Dimondale. MI 1:38:30 14 Kevin Macina. 31. Holland. MI 1:39:17 17 Chris Howard. 33. Kalamazoo. MI 1:40:59 18 Brad Pruim. 34. Dorr. Ml 1:41:50 19 20 21 22 Jason Hix. 32. South Bend. IN 1:41:57 Bryan Magnus. 30. Ann Arbor. Ml 1:43:O6 Scott DeVries. .30. Byron Center. Ml 1:43:38 Matt Whalen. 32. Aliendale. Ml 1:43:53 23 Scott Miller. .34. Grandville. Ml 1:44:51 24 Heath Raymond. 32. Allegan. Ml 1:45:33 25 Craig Swayze. 34. Rockford. Ml 1:45:41 26 James Sherman, 34. West Bloomfield. MI 1:49:28 27 Brian White. 31. Richland. Ml 1:50:51 28 Chris VanRyan. 31. Belmont. Ml 1:51:22 29 Kevin Vance. 30. Grand Rapids. Ml 13133 30 James Peterson. 31. North Liberty. IN 13234 31 Patrick Dnieke. 32. Ada. MI 1:53:09 32 Joseph Pautler. 30. Depew. NY 13332 33 York Tardy. 34. Jenison. MI 1:55:47 34 John Corrigan. 31. Sparta. MI 1:56:44 35 Jamie Morris. 30. Grand Haven. MI 1:58:05 36 Christopher Brandel. 31. Chicago. IL 139:13 3? Jeremy Bodfish. 32. Lansing. MI 1:59:15 38 Jacob Egbert. 30. Ypsilanti. Ml 1:59:50 39 Simon Vance. 32. Grand Rapids. MI 2:01:00 40 Charles Jones. 34. Wyoming. MI 2:0302 41 Andrew Brower. 31. Grand Rapids. Ml 2.03:08 42 Jay Sharp. 32. Chicago. IL 2.04:52 43 Ryan Berends, 32. North Muskegon. Ml 206.18 44 Gary Loew. 31. Grandville. MI 2.07:49 45 David Couch, 34, Grand Rapids. Ml 2:14.02 46 Alex Vandcrtol. 34. Grandville. Ml 2:2300 Mak 35 - 39 t Geoff Scott. 35. Chicago. IL 1:30:26 2 Darren Moroziuk. 36. Kalamazoo. Ml 1:30:32 3 Kevin Miller. 39. Lawton. Ml 1:30:56 4 Jeff Borah. 38. St. Joseph. MI 1:31:13 5 Char es Bradford. 39. Portage. Ml 1:32:15 6 Sean Falk. 37. Monroe. Ml 1:32:35 7 Jeff Williams. 38. Grand Rapids. MI 1:36:32 8 Jonatlian Evans, 36. Kalamazoo. MI 1:37:26 9 Michael Miller. 37. Kalamazoo. MI 1:37:32 10 Ed Maas. 38. Holland. Ml 1:38O7 11 Gary Troost. 37. Grandville. MI 1:38.08 12 Patrick OConnell. 36. Warsaw. IN 1:38:10 13 Ricky Green. 36. Middleville. MI 1:39:50 14 Brian Walters. 35. Zeeland. Ml 1:39:51 15 Joseph Cantwell. 36. Allegan. MI 1:4101 16 Jim Everett. 36, Wyoming. MI 1:41:32 17 Mark Giles. 36. Kentwood. Ml 1:42:31 18 Thomas Klaver. 39. Ada. MI 1:42:54 19 James DePrce. 37. Grand Rapids. MI 1:42:54 20 Tom Crimp. 38. RoAford, Ml 1:43:49 21 Robert Tholl. 36. East Grand Rapids. Ml 1:44:10 22 Eric Bauman. 36. Grand Rapids. Ml 1:44:28 23 Chris Christensen. 36. Ada. MI 1:44:29 24 Steven Rodgers. 38. Naperville. IL 1:45O8 25 Lacedog Lacy. 37. Holland. MI 1:46:22 26 Rick Harrow. 35. Allegan. MI 1:46:25 27 Doug Bauey. 37. Grand Rapids. MI 1:46:37 28 Brian Groendyk, 38. Grandville. Ml 1:47O7 29 Bill Reid. 39. Grand Rapids. Ml 1:47:51 30 John Deveau. 39, Grand Rapids. Ml 1:4801 31 Smart McCallister. 35. Grand Rapids. MI 1:4801 32 Donald Olney. 37. Ada. MI 1:49:41 33 Terrence Cuneo. 36. Grand Rapids. MI 131:17 34 Kevin Diekevers. 36. Byron Center. MI ................. ’ 35 Jonatlian Vanhekkcn. 35. Grand Rapids. Ml 131:39 Valvoline Professional Series Services The Syn Power Performance Systems • Fuel System Senice • Power Steering Senice • Transmission System Senice • Codling System Senice -WE PICK UP ER M37 Tin South M-37 [(formerly Cappon s) WE FEATURE V Cristo? HASTINGS • 269-945-6296 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PLAN OF FINANCING FOR EXEMPT FACILITY BONDS FOR QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (the "Authority") will hold a public hearing at 10:00 a.m. at 735 East Michigan Avenue, Conference Room 4B, in the City of Lansing, Michigan, 48912, on the 23'* day of August, 2005, with respect to a plan of financing by the Authority, consisting of one or more series of bonds, to provide for (I) interim financing for the acquisition, construction or rehabilitation of multifamily rental housing for persons of low and moderate income and persons whose incomes do not exceed federal and state statutory requirements through the issuance of general and limited obligation notes or bonds of the Authority in an initial aggregate face amount not to exceed $239,615,000 and (il) long-term financing for the acquisition, construction or rehabilitation of multifamily rental housing for persons of low and moderate income and persons whose incomes do not exceed federal and state statutory requirements through the issuance of general and limited obligation notes or bonds of the Authority In an initial aggregate face amount not to exceed $239,615,000. Note and bond proceeds may also be used to fund reserve funds and costs of issuance, if any. The name of each development, its location, Initial owner, maximum aggregate face amount of obligations to be Issued to finance each rental housing project and the approximate number of units are listed below. Development: Hastings Ponds Senior Location: A 3.8 acre parcel located at 600 Woodlawn Road (formerly M­ 43) lying west of Bachman Road, City of Hastings, Barry County Hastings Ponds Senior Limited Dividend Housing Association Limited Partnership $2,375,000 38 units for elderly occupancy Initial Owner: Maximum Face Amount: Description: Development: Hastings Ponds Family Location: A 9.6 acre parcel located at 600 Woodlawn Road (formerly M­ 43) lying west of Bachman Road, north of and adjacent to the Hastings Ponds Senior site, City of Hastings, Barry County Hastings Ponds Family Limited Dividend Housing Association Limited Partnership $3,070,000 48 units for family occupancy Initial Owner: Maximum Face Amount: Description: This hearing will provide a reasonable opportunity for Interested persons to express their views, both orally and in writing, on the proposed issuance of bonds. The Authority will provide necessary reasonable accommodation upon 7 days' notice to the Authority. Individuals with disabilities needing a reasonable accommodation to effectively participate in this public hearing should contact the Authority by writing or calling the following: Ted S. Rozeboom, Director of Legal Affairs, Michigan State Housing Development Authority, 735 East Michigan Avenue, 4°* Root, Lansing, Michigan 48912, (517) 373-8295 or TTY (800) 382-4568. Dated: July 8, 2005 Ted S. Rozeboom, Director of Legal Affairs Michigan State Housing Development Authority MSHOAaantaMiOooo'tixwvUml'r^niianEauaiOwortLMY&noiovw & 09S43643 36 Greg Hofmann. 36. Ada. Ml 132.-05 37 Dan Modzele*ki. 35. Grand Rapids. Ml 133:11 38 Todd Raab. 37. Kalamazoo. Ml 133:22 39 Tom Hubbard. 37. Ada. Ml I 53:56 40 Christopher Mazur. 39. Madison Heights. Ml 1:5401 41 James Loftus. 37. Mattawan. Ml 1:5407 42 Dennis Parsons. 35. Alm. Ml 1:54:27 43 Scott Bidigare. 35. Alto. Ml 1:54:27 44 Daniel Sawilchik. 36. Chicago. IL 1:54:31 45 Ian Phair. 36. Grand Rapids. Ml 1:5507 46 Thomas Kish. 35. Richland. Ml 1:55:58 47 Scott Conaway. 38. Grand Rapids. MI 1:5608 48 Stan Peters. 37. Three Riven. Ml 1:56:23 49 Shaun Neal. 36. Detroit. Ml 1:5700 50 Brian Ward. 38. Grand Rapids. Ml 13708 51 Robert Finger. 36. Northville. Ml 1:57:32 52 Todd Havey. 37. Ada. MI 1:58:15 53 Ken Hammond. 39. Kentwood. MI 1:59:45 54 John Morgan. 37. Holland. Ml 200:45 55 Mike McAllister. 37. Grand Rapdis, MI 204: 39 56 Timothy Brockway. 37. Rockford. MI 205: 32 57 Andy Martlock. 36. Yorktown. IN 205:43 58 John Hoyc. 39. Battle Creek. Ml 205:55 59 Terence Reuben, 37. East Grand Rapids. Ml 208:49 60 61 62 63 64 65 Mark Nettleton. 35. Caledonia. Ml 2:10:28 John White. 35 Muskegon. MI 2:10:32 Eric Delamielleure. 35. Ada. Ml 2:1033 Jim Freer. 38. Grand Rapids. MI 2:11:19 Chip Jenkins. 38. Grandville, Ml 2 2434 Cameron Nelson. 36, Decatur. IN 2:38:28 Mak 40-44 1 Dan VanSweden. 40. Kalamazoo. Ml 1:2901 2 Jeff Beagle. 44. Horton. Ml 1:30:36 3 Jerry Carroll. 40. Macomb. Ml 1:31:47 4 Kevin Kretschmer. 43. Jenison. Ml 1:32:16 5 Tom Strumbergcr. 41. Middleville. MI 1:33:26 6 Joo Logcn. 44. Novi. MI 13439 See TRIATHLON, page 19 J-Ad Graphics and the Hastings Athletic Boosters proudly presents THE BUZZ YOUNGS LEGENDS GOLF CLASSIC Saturday, August 6th, 2005 ( Hastings Country Club 4-Person Scramble • 8:30 a.m. Shot Gun Start $75.00 pg-person includes greats fot for 18 boles of golf, shared power cart & lune - Cash Prizes - | First... 500 • Second... 300 2 Blind Draws... 100 each I Carlson, Pat Murphy, Dick Guenther, I Bruce McDowell, Bernie Oom, Tony 3 Closest to the pin • 4 Long Drives LEGENDS... I Jock Ctarty. Lew Lang, Jack Hoke, Bob TVrkaL Bob VanderVeen, Dr. Jim I Atkinson, Cart SchoesseL Larry I Melendy, Cynthia Robbe, Ernie Strong, (2 males/2 females}. 50/50 closest to the pin. Skins game (optional). Raffle tabic. I BUI Karpinski and this year's Legend Dennis Storrs. Contact Hastings Country Club at 269-945-2756 to sign up. 'Vl T| £ 4 �Page 18 - Thursday. July 28. 2005 - The Hastings. Banner Top Lightweight learning his trade in Vermontville by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Everyone knows the classic line, “there is no crying in baseball." Traditionally, there is no crying in boxing either but for one Vermontville family the .sport extends well beyond the ring. It has come down their winding dirt lane on the Southeast side of town and landed in their home and Tilled their lives. “If tears of joy were nickels. I'd be a mil­ lionaire." says boxing manager Gary Brandenberg. Brandenberg has been a life-long boxing fan watching fights here and there when he had a break from his job as a prison guard at the Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility in Ionia. Little did he know that one day that job would lead to him managing one of the top young lightweights in the United States. Lansing's 24-year-old Tyrone Harris. Harris won me first belt of his career last Friday, as the Global Boxing Union's Intercontinental Champion, with a TKO of Richard Fuentes at die Northern Lights Casino in Anacortes, Wash. He is now 11-0 with 9 knock outs in his short time as a pro­ fessional boxer. Brandenbcrg’s eyes fill with tears often as he offers glowing praise of Harris, and the story of how their partnership came ro be. Harris' father. Wayne Smith, works as a prison guard with Brandenberg in Ionia. Unhappy with the traditional management in the area. Smith sent up a prayer one day at work looking for guidance for his son’s career. Walking through a door, he saw Brandenberg. The boxing world can be a shady one, as Harris learned early in his career, and Smith saw Brandenberg as an honest man who would do right by his son. Brandenberg wasn’t convinced easily. At first he said. “no". But when Smith persisted during a shift al the correctional facility, Brandenberg relented and said that if Harris called and asked him he would not say “no” again. Harris made the call last spring, speaking to Brandenberg for the first time, and the rest is boxing history. As an amateur. Harris recorded 139 wins and 15 “questionable" losses. “In all honesty, his trainer says he did lose two of those fights,” said Brandenberg. “The rest were hometown decisions.” Harris is a three-time Michigan Junior Golden Gloves Champion, a two-time Michigan Senior Golden Gloves Champion, and the U.S. National Champion in 2000. Brandenberg joined “Team Tyrone” as manager, taking over everything that happens outside the ring, after his first professional fight. Smith is Harris’ Tuef Second, meaning Lansing native Tyrone Hill (left) and his Vermontville manager Gary Brandenberg show off the Global Boxing Union belt Tyrone won this summer fighting in the Pacific Northwest, in their Fists ot Fury gym in Vermontville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) CHASE GEIGER IRONSIDE INSURANCE AGENCY 129 Division St., P.O. Bex 25, Freeport, MI 49325 (616) 765-3445 • Fax (616) 765-3460 1-800-522-2919 Small Town Friendly, Personal Service All Your Insurance Needs! [u-IHattin^ Mutual I M [Insurance Company TYDEN PARK • SATURDAY AUG.,^7"4 he controls what happens in the gym and under the bright lights in the ring. The gym. Fists of Fury, is Brandenberg's garage in Vermontville. From outside it looks like your average rural home, stained wood siding, with decorations such as tin punch lanterns, hunting trophies, and antique tools decorating the exterior. It takes a short walk through the kitchen, a modest laundry room, and out the back door to get into the garage. Three vehicles arc parked in the driveway, because their home has been filled with a ring, a speed bag. a heavy bag. a medici'ic ball, photos of Harris, boxers he’s beaten, pro­ motional materials including one on tne edge of the ring with a photo that reminds Harris part of what he’s fighting for - his three-year old daughter Ziann and his one-year-old son (Little 1\) Tyrone. There is also another thing that brings tears to the eyes of Brandenberg - the pair of gloves Harris wore in his first professional fight. Harris gave them to Brandenberg as a show of support before the two even began working together. “Team Tyrone” in Vermontville includes. Brandenberg. his wife Patty. and Brandenberg’s mother Wanda a.k.a. Mavoo, who her son calls the oldest Tyrone fan in the world. She’s 76-years-old. “She’s our mascot." said Patty. Wanda didn’t care for boxing until Harris came into their lives. Now. she pays her own way to all his fights, which are most often held in the Pacific Northwest home of his pro­ moter Patrick Ortiz. Patty. Harris’ mother Annette, and Harris’ wife Vera were all there at the beginning. They were made to sign a contract before their husbands would begin building a cham­ pionship caliber resume. “We made them sign a contract, because we knew how much hard work, time and effort this was going to take." said Gary. Soon. Harris was working out three or four days a week at Fists of Fury. “Tyrone likes to work out here in Vermontville because of the peace and tran­ quility." said Brandenberg. Harris also trains at the Crown Gym in Lansing, a facility that normally caters to amateurs but made an exception for him. “I didn’t think it was going to turn out this good.” said Harris. “I thought it would be years before 1 would be fighting for a title. I just trusted what my dad said.” His dad said. Brandenberg would be the best for him. That didn’t stop Harris from being a little apprehensive on his first long ride from Lansing to a long private dirt road in Vermontville. Now his days in Vermontville often begin with a 6-mile run. occasionally using the Maple Valley High School track when its free, followed by 1.000 sit-ups. six to eight rounds worth of a Marine crawl, as well as work on the various punching bags, and Smith drop­ ping a 12-pound medicine ball on his six-pack ab’s up to 25 times from sever, feet up in the air. Harris says be has yet to be hit by an oppo­ nent as hard as that medicine ball hits him in "Fighting is the easiest part of your sport.” added Brandenberg. Harris is off this month, but expects to have fights in September. October. and November of this year. He’s already fought six times this year. His contract with Ortiz says that the pro­ moter needed to find him six fights a year. That 's why team Tyrone likes the partnership with Ortiz so much. For Hams to move up the rankings he needs to fight. He is currently the 122nd ranked Lightweight in the world, and 24th among U.S. fighters. If they can find a cham­ pion willing to risk fighting him, they expect to have a World Boxing Council or World Boxing Organization title fight within the next couple years. “He is the smartest fighter in the ring fight­ ing today.” said Brandenberg. “and probably one of the top ten defensive fighters fighting today. 1 don't want to comment on his punch­ ing power, because it scares people off." He didn’t want to. but couldn’t contain Tyrone Harris shows off some of the power that has helped him score nine knockouts in his 11 professional fights He is currently 11-0. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the gym. “I love to fight.” said Harris. “The train­ ing... I don't really enjoy it. but I really iike himself, comparing Harris' power to that of Tommy Hearns. “He hits like a Heavyweight." said Brandenberg. “Other than that, everything’s a secret." Mavoo’s eyes light up and she can’t help but get into the conversation. ••Get 'em early," she says as she describes his style. “That way they can’t hit him’back " Harris doesn’t get hit back scry often, but as his career continues he and Brandenberg plan to give back. Harris already has a moti­ vational speaking engagement planned at • Lansing area school next month. Eventually, the two would like to open free gyms for youth in Lansing and Vermontville. “If tears of joy were nickels” they probably the results." already would have. I “11 nespected life ehtmi^es.c.m turn'tour 'fintt rices , upsidedoyy n. 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July 28. 2005 - Page 19 TRIATHLON, continued from page 17 7 John Hopkins. 42. Hastings. MI 1:36:03 8 Jon Anderson. 41. Hastings. Ml 1:36:24 9 Scott Pederson. 44. Valparaiso. IN I 37:42 10 Tom Evans. 42. Rockford. MI I 40:33 11 Thomas Wideman. 41. Hamilton. MI I 42:09 12 David Barstis. 40. Niles. Ml I 42:56 13 Tim Krone. 40. Kalamazoo. Ml 1:43:14 14 Scott Yeomans. 40. Comstock Park. Ml 1:46:26 15 Todd Tremlin. 40. Belmont. Ml 1:47:03 16 Jeff Bouwens. 42. Grand Rapids. Ml I 47:17 17 Brace Sabuda. 41. Gregory. Ml 1:47:19 18 Frederick Lake. 43. Grand Rapids. Ml 1:47:34 19 Rick Bowerman. 44. Middleville. Ml 1:5(H)3 20 David Skrocki. 44. Suttons Baj. Ml 1:50:35 21 David Draaisma. 42. Wayland. Ml I 51:21 22 Jeny Singleterry. 40. Hastings. Ml 1:51:21 23 Dan Lynn. 40. West Olive. Ml 1:51:45 24 Russell Bushong. 41. Comstock Park. Ml 1:54.-04 , 25 Dan Robertson. 42. Tecumseh. M 1:54:12 26 John Yusko. 44. Novi. Ml 1:55:45 27 John Carey. 41. New York. NY 1:57:30 28 Tim Zych. 44. Alto. Ml 1:57:39 29 David Brest. 41. Hudsonville. Ml 2:01:04 30 Thomas Tooley.%4. Ada. Ml 2:01:31 31 Bryan Matthews. 41. Rockford. MI 2.01:42 32 Matthew Mercure. 43. Livonia. Ml 203:17 33 Blake Cochrane. 40. Mattawan. Ml 205:25 34 Jeffrey Reed. 41. Bndgman. Ml 2:06:12 35 Tim Koenigskncciu. 44. Grand Rapids. MI 2.09:14 36 Jeff Lambert. 40. Commerce Twp.. Ml 209:27 37 Brad Rahm. 41. Caledonia. Ml 2:17:57 38 James Klompanens. 44. Ada, MI 2:21:46 39 Patrick Bercnds. 40. Jenison. Ml 2:32:14 40 Brad Hoag. 44. Wav land. Ml DNF Mate 45 - 49 1 Keith Higginbottom. 47. Elkhart. IN 1:33:53 2 Jim Pougnet. 49. Hushing. MI 1:34:22 3 Eric Olsen. 47. Hastings. MI 1:35:50 4 Kurt Sherwood. 45. Kalamazoo. Ml 1:36:33 5 Greg Gtowicki. 49. Midland. MI 1 39:33 6 Kevin Kraay. 46. Zeeland. MI I 40:09 7 Kevin Cleary. 45. Kalamazoo. MI 1:40:33 8 Thomas Parker. 48. Hastings. Ml 1: 44:09 9 Brace Borawski. 47. Laporte. IN 1:44:38 10 Larry Etter. 49. Middleville. Ml 1:4601 11 Douglas Brown. 46. Shelby. Ml 1:46:55 12 Michael Dowell. 45. Battle Creek. Ml 1:47:28 13 Martin VanDenack. 46. Hastings. MI I 48:39 14 Rub Niccy. 49. M-ttawan. MI I 49 48 15 Steven Muenzenmcyer. 45. Grand Rapids. MI i:49:50 16 Mike Straubel. 47. Valparaiso. IN 1:52:13 17 Michael Youn. 48. Grand Rapids. MI 1:52:35 18 Donn Raseman. 45. Kalamazoo. MI 1:53:56 19 Kevin Einfeld. 48. Grand Rapids, Ml 1:54:O4 20 Richard Benoit. 46. Grand Rapids. Ml 1:56:27 21 Steve Darrell. 46. Kalamazoo. Ml 1:57:35 22 Mark Reed. 48. Plainwell. MI I 59:53 23 James Dancy. 46. Richland. Ml 2.01:43 24 Charles Colburn. 45. Jacksonville. IL 2.04.14 25 Gary Rankmen, 48. Kalamazoo. MI 2:06:36 26 Frank M Allen. 49. Kentwood. Ml 2:12:30 27 Dave Lemieux. 48. Muskegon. Ml 21516 28 David Zaitchik. 48. Livonia. Ml 2:16:10 Mate 50 - 54 1 Dave Stebbins. 50. Belmont. MI 1:3104 2 James Henderson. 51. Kalamazoo. Ml 1.34:53 3 Richard Straub. 51. Northville. Ml 1:39:41 4 David Titian. 52. Zeeland. Ml I 40:08 5 James Scholl. 52. Williamston. Ml 1:47:20 6 Bill Bradley. 52. Hastings. Ml I 49 2S 7 Roger Antoniu. 51. Edwardsburg. Ml 1:50:12 8 Jim Mishler. 50. Vicksburg. MI 1:51:52 9 Mike Cnossen. 50. Middleville. Ml 1:53:44 10 Richard Specht. 51. Lake Orion. Ml 1.56:43 11 Robert Blower. 53. New Era. Ml 1:57:44 12 Daniel Kelley. 50. Battle Creek. Ml 200:16 13 William Waalkcs. 52. Jenison. Ml 2:00:39 14 Garry Mattox. 54. Portage. Ml 200:48 15 David Kurtz. 54. Northville. Ml 2.O2J6 16 Michael Cunningham. 52. Crown Point. IN 203:18 17 James Blais. 52. Spnng Lake. MI 203:24 18 Mark Gathercole. 54. Rockford. MI 2:05:08 19 Michael Higgins. 51. Portage. Ml 20702 20 Mike Bremer. 54. Middleville. MI 2:11:40 21 Mark O'Donnell. 52. Holland. MI 2:14:36 22 Richard May. 50. Wayland. MI 2:26:15 23 David Legg. 53. Saginaw. MI 2:27:13 Mate 55 - 59 1 James Dyke 59 Hudsonville Ml 1:41:12 2 Jon Brasic 56 Grand Rapids Ml 1:50:01 3 Mark Christensen. 58. Ada. Ml 1 50:47 4 Don Ransome. 55. Warsaw. IN 1:52:23 5 David Bishop. 59. Schoolcraft. MI 1:55:34 6 Syd Baxter. 56. Grand Rapids. Ml 159:43 7 Peter Lundeen. 55. Grand Rapids. Ml 20001 8 Michael Mulvey. 55. Grand Rapids. Ml 202:45 9 David Tardy. 59. Rockford. MI 2:12:41 10 Ross Btggv 57. Middlebury. IN 2:14 15 11 Wayne Crowther. 55. Toledo. OH 2:27:14 12 Jim Turpin. 57. Avon. OH 2:31:12 Male 60 - 64 1 Earl Gaball. 62. Battle Creek. Ml I 49:29 2 Jim Johnson. 60. Grand Rapids. Ml 1:53:00 3 Timothv Morrow. 61. Spring Lake. Ml 1:56:19 4 Brad Fnedland. 60. East Grand Rapids. Ml 1: 56:46 5 Robert Tigchelaar. 63. Grand Rapids. Ml 2: 20:15 Mate 65 * 69 I Don Chaffee. 66. Grand Rapids. Ml 207:02 Male 70 - 74 I Philip Ehcrenman. 74. Warsaw. IN 2:17:58 Male 75 - 79 I Dick Graves. 76. Traverse City. Ml 2:3207 ’ John kowakzyk. 49. Jcnivin. Ml 1:4O:53 4 Robert Barry. 49. Elk Grove Village. II 2:04 32 Mate 50 - 54 1 David Hinz, 52. Munith. Ml 1.25 32 2 Michael Mcyccic. 52. Southgate. Ml I 34:06 3 l^imar Stycr. 51. Holland. Ml 1:55:51 Mate 55 - 59 ferry Hutchins. 57. Kalamazoo. Ml I 38.54 Don Yeager. 56. Grand Rapids. Ml I-50:35 Roiuild Gclaude. 56. Howell. Ml 1:51’06 BobGudas. 57. Spring Ijke. Ml I 52:13 Patrick Purgiel. 59. Hastings. Ml 1:59:33 B J«»scph White. 58. Rn.hland. Ml 2:18 58 Mate 60 - 69 I Hadley Moore, 62. Hastings. Ml 1:50:42 1 2 3 4 5 6 The bigger the engines and the better the dnvers the more air that could be seen during the Motocross events Thursday evening at the 2005 Barry County Fair (Photo by Perry Hardin) Duathlon Results Female Overall 1 Lisa Menninger. 40. lagrange. IL 1:31:27 2 Mindy Houser. 27. Portage. MI 1:37:43 3 Kristi Powers. 19. Belmont. Ml 1:39:56 Female 20-24 1 Fair fun ends with motocross and rodeo Sarah Johnston. 22. Southgate. Ml 1:45:20 Female 25 - 29 1 Meggan Kantz. 25. Southgau. MI I 49:52 2 Julie DcBoef. 26. Milan. Ml 1:54:59 3 Rebecca Joyner. 27. Nicholasville. KY 206:37 Female 30 34 1 Tina Schmucker. 31. Goshen. IN 1:52:52 2 Christine Lauer. 34. Rockford. Ml 1:54:22 3 Jennifer Labadie. 31. Marcellus. Ml 1:56:38 4 Deb Reger. 31. Louisville. KY 205:15 Female 35 - 39 1 Marj Cantwell. 37. Allegan. MI 1:54:37 2 Elizabeth Wimmer-Lu. 36. Brookfield. IL i 55 59 3 Kim Doyle. 37. Ada. MI 2:00:29 4 Dawn Cluchcy. 39. Ada. Ml 200:30 5 Cari Lambert. 35. Commerce Twp.. MI 2:12:28 Female 45 - 49 1 2 3 4 Denise Stebbins. 48. Belmont. Ml 1:55:19 Diane Schafer. 48. Stevensville. Ml 201:22 Linda Power-. 45 F. Belmont. MI 2:07:48 Jill Beckman. 49. Belmark. Ml 208:49 Female 50-54 1 Sylvia Etter. 53. Saint Joseph. Ml 1:59:41 2 Becky Young. 53. Hastings. MI 204:03 Mate Overall 1 Mark Bcversdorf. 32. Witcnberg. W| 1:20:57 2 Tom Linck. 38. Ada. MI 1:21:12 3 Jeremv Hurley. 28. Grand Rapids. MI 1:24:27 Mate 15 - 19 1 Jerry Powers. 15. Belmont. MI 1:34:14 2 Daniel Barry. 17. Elk Grave Village. IL 1:35:33 3 Brendan Thomas. 16. Grand Haven. Ml 1:37:47 Mate 20 - 24 1 Wciwen Ng. 24. Ann Arbor. MI 1:34:23 2 Charles Ross, 22. St. Joseph. Ml 1:5107 3 Ryan Giuliano. 20. Schaumburg. IL Male 25 - 29 1 Kase Johnstun. 29. Champaign. IL 1:42:35 2 Keith Shoemaker. 28. Holland. M’. 1:43:29 3 Justin Merkling. 29. Kalamazoo. Ml 1 44: >8 4 Matthew Berg. 27. Kalamazoo. MI 1:47:10 5 Chuck Zahnow. 28. Portage. Ml 1:57:15 6 Patrick Remington. 27. Grand Rapids. Ml 201.27 Mate 30 - 34 1 Guy Petrazzelii. 32. Downers Grove. IL 1:30:35 2 Jason Nicolar. 34. Kalamazoo. MI 1:30:39 3 Bill Dieter. 34. Taylor. Ml 1:33:38 4 Joe Barbee. 30. Holland. MI 1:34O6 5 Joe Branch. 34. Kalamazoo. MI 1:36:34 6 William Bucm:. 34. Denver. CO 1:3708 7 Ryan Barone. 30. Rocky River. OH 1:37:43 8 Jack Timmer 34. Zeeland. Ml 1:37:51 9 Steve Tafclsky, 32. Hudsonville, MI 1:47:32 10 Bryan Swilchik. 32. Chicago. IL 1:57:19 11 Todd Reger. 34. Louisville. KY 2:00:41 Mate 35 - 39 1 Ixc Christensen. 35. Rockford. Ml 1:29:25 2 Alan Gabalis. 35. Vassar. MI 1:30:46 3 Jamie Clark. 35. Portage. Ml I 36:40 4 Brian Carter. 38. Niles. MI 1:41:58 5 Dave Schults. 35. Kentwood. Ml 1:47:29 6 Dan Caverzan. 38. Allen Park. Ml 1:48:10 7 Jeff Mass. 39. Zeeland. M 1: <8:32 8 Joel Weeks. 39. East Leroy. Ml 1:51:34 9 Jon Van Slootcn. 35. Hamilton. Ml 1:55:30 10 Steven Shults. 38. Hastings. Ml 1:56:35 Male 40 - 44 1 Richard Ford. 44. Huntington Woods. Ml 1:32:57 2 Kevin Bick. 40. Kalamazoo. Ml 1:33:48 3.Edmund Kowalchick. 41. Oakland. Twp.. Ml 1:3809 4 Andrew Weeks. 41. Battle Creek. MI 1:41:50 5 Tom Cole. 40. Ada. Ml 1:45 25 6 Scott Wright. 41. Lansing. Ml 2:05:58 Mate 45 - 49 Bullriders put on a show to end the Wagon Wheel Rodeo Friday night al the Barry County Fairgrounds. Saxon alumni soccer game next Thursday A young rider is helped back onto his bike after skidding out on a muddy hill at Motocross event Thursday night at the Barry County Fair. (Photo by Perry Hardin) COORDINATOR of VOLUNTEERS CASA for Kids, Inc., has an opportunity for an experienced supervisor to join our team. Hastings High School will host its annual Alumni Soccer Game on Thursday. July 28. Game time is sei for 5:30 p.m. at Pierce Field. Alumni of the Hastings varsity soccer team are invited to come take on next fall's varsity Responsibilities include supervision and support of existing volunt<^rs._aodjearuiimanl..and Iraimna of new wHunteera. m addi­ tion to data collection on Open cases. The desireTbandidate will have * excellent communication and interpersonal skills, * the abi'ity to provide technical assistance, guidance, support and information to volunteers, * knowledge of tne court system * good problem soi.'ing and computer skills. Bachelor's degree in social science-related field or 3 years expe­ rience in volunteer coordination and/or social services desired. Interested candidates can forward resumes to: snewellCassk12.org or CASA for Kids, Inc., 430 Barfield Drive, Hastings, Ml 49058. team. Gates open at 5 p.m The senior jurefill jWFllUSl IT small gettogether for participants after the game. For more information contact boys' varsity coach Bnan Roderick at (269) 948-2088. ' Keep up with your local team in your local newspaper, The Hastings BANNER! Get 18 Premium Movie Channels^ HB© tHE 8CHANNELS 'OCHANNELS free rUKJWVHina. PLUS WER 60 CHANNELS 1 Kevin Cusack. 49. Grand Rapids. MI 1:2903 2 Tom Cross. 45. Mattawan. Ml 1:32:48 00 WENCH QuickLubd M00% Digital Quality :• No Equipment to Buy : Conned Four Rooms :• Free DVR Upgrade Pause Iwe TV. Rewind and last forward recorded shows. Digitally record up to 100 hours of programming without noeotape. iotht u se 06h lerwowms sbmce fh wues for tk osriursHMt up to 5 quarts ■ diesel extra ■ serving most makes & models WE ALSO OFFER: ‘ mper blades ' air filters ' check/fill fluids ' check/replace light bulbs 'check hoses ' fuel injection cleaner' lube chassis ' replace fuses ' check serpentine belt (replace if needed) 'check tires BILL SEIF CHEVROLET - BUICK 1435 S. Hanover St. (M-37) • Hastings, Ml 49058 Hours: Tuesday. Thursday. Friday 8-6; Monday & Wednesday 8-7: OPEN SATURDAY 8-3 269-945-2425 RadioShack* of Hastings © XM/Vvgotquertfans. mrteptanm«R.» 614 West State Street • In the Kmart Plaza in Hastings • A WIRED UP DEALER (269) 945-4800 • Toll Free 877-GO-WIRED Hours: 9am-8pm Mon-Sat, 11am-4pm Sun �Page 20 — Thursday. July 28. 2005 — The Hastings Banner Semi rollover spills paint at M-37/43 intersection by Heather A. Reed crash and began to pour out of the trailer. Staff Writer The driver of the truck. Richard Towers A semi truck-tractor with attached 53- clean up the spill. Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Hastings Fire for improper Department, the Michigan Department of foot trailer loaded with about 4.200 gal­ securcmcnt of load. The trucking compa­ Transportation. Barry County Emergency lons of paint rolled over at the intersec­ ny he was working for was based tion of M-37 and M-43 in Rutland of Oklahoma, was cited in Young's Management. Enx ironmental and Mike Norton from the Barry County Oklahoma. Township last Thurday afternoon. Authorities said there were no other Road Commission. The traffic accident occurred at approx­ contributing factors in the crash. It was imately 4:45 p.m. July 21. resulting in the solely the result of the vehicle's cargo MDOT. placed sand and straw in the area spill of several thousand gallons of water being unsecured and subsequent massive of the crash to absorb as much of the spill soluble white primer paint. weight shift while turning. as possible. There were not any environ­ There were no injuries reported in the Authorities said the driver of the semi began turning onto M-43 from M-37 Young's Environmental, along with mental hazards Fsled for this product, according to its manufacturer. Young s crash. when the load of paint shifted, resulting The crash resulted in the traffic being in the truck tractor and attached trailer re-routed into and out of the City of rolling onto its side. The drums contain­ Hastings for nearly six hours while crews ing the paint ruptured as a result of the worked to remove the semi-truck and Environmental worked Monday. July 25. to finish the cleanup of the spill. The tractor trailer rolled over due to the massive weight of the unsecured load of paint shifting as the truck turned the comer of M-37 and M-43. (Photo by Heather A. Reed). ELECTION, continued from page 1-------$3,450 for both trustees. Jerry Reese and Donald Wiggins. David Dumond. and $15,351.66 for Clerk In Irving Township, citizens will be asked Loma Wilson. to approve a levy of up to .7690 mill for 20 All six salary figures reflect pay increases of 2.3 percent. A “yes" vote will enable all years, with an average of .6829 mill, to build and furnish a new township hall and fire sta­ five officials to get the raises. A "no” vote tion and buy a fire truck. will roll back their pay to the same levels as last year. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday (See a list of polling places The propositions will appear on the ballot accompanying this story). as a result of a petition drive led by citizen Where to Vote... The semi-tractor trailer rollover tied up traffic just west of Hastings Thursday afternoon after a lot of paint was spilled on the pave­ ment. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Final 5 Days... Hurry! Everyone in Barry County i~ gets the GM Employee Discount p%°unt -Veryone You pay what we pay. Not a cent more. Visit us on the web at www.dreisbachmotors.com ExgiPING EXTKTATKW It A FAMILY TraDTOH umuniM Eric Dreeboch. Presden: Don Gentry . Scfes Mgr Borne Signs Sates Ore Sherman Finance Mgr (269) 948-8000 J 'Amy fort Sates Locally Owned & Operated TOW 97 CHEVY X-CAB Z-71 03 CMC YUKON XL SLT 94 CHEVY Z-71 SHORTBOX 550, SILVERADO. DUAL EXHAUST HEATED LEATHER. CM PROGRAM CAR. NICE! 350. 1 OWNER. SILVERADO. COLD A/C *8,495 s25,995 *6,888 Assyria Township - 8094 Tasker Road, off M-66 at Assyria Center. Bellevue - Township Hall. Baltimore Township - 3100 E. Dowling Road. Hastings Township Hall. 948-2022. Bany Township Precinct 1 - Hickory Road. Hickory Comers Fire Station. 671-5346. Barry Township - Precinct 2 - 155 E. Orchard Street. Delton Township Hall. 623-5171. Carlton Township - 85 Welcome Road. Hastings, Michigan - Old Welcome School. 945-5990. Castleton Township - 915 Reed Street. Nashville - Township Hall. 852-947°. Hastings Charter Township - 885 River Road. Hastings Township Hall. 948-9690. Hope Township - Both Precincts - 5463 S. Wall Lake Road (M­ 43), Hastings - Township Hall. 948-2464. Irving Township - Precinct 1-112 State Street, Freeport - Village Hall. 765-5330. Irving Township - Precinct 2 - Comer of Woodschool Road and Wing Road, Hastings - Township Hail. Johnstown Township - 13641 S. M-37 Highway. Dowling Township Hall. 721-9905. Maple Grove Township - 721 Durkee Street. Nashville Township Hall. 852-0872. Orangeville Township - 6912 S. Boulter Road (in Orangeville), Shelbyville - Township Hall. 664-4522 Prairieville Township Precinct I - 10115 Norris Road, Delton Township Hall. 623-2664. Prairieville Township Precinct 2 - 11351 Lindsay Road, Plainwell, Pine Lake Fire Department. 623-5101. Rutland Charter Township - 2461 Heath Road. HaKtngs Township Hall. 948-2194. Thomappie Township Precinct 1 3885 Bender Road. Middleville - Thomappie Kellogg High School. 795-3394. Thomappie Township Precinct 2 - 200 E. Main, Middleville Township Hall. 795-7202. Woodland Township - 156 South Main, Woodland - Fire Station & Township Hall, 367-4915. Yankee Springs Township - 284 North Briggs Road, Middleville - Township Hail, 795-9091. City of Hastings (All 4 Wards) - 232 W. Grand Street. Hastings Middle School. 945-2468 City Hall Clerk’s Office. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the day of the election. NOTICE TO IRVING TOWNSNIP RESIDENTS 04 PONTIAC GRAND AM 03 PONTIAC VI3E 04 BUICK CENTURY V-6. CD. BALANCE OF FACTORY WARRANTY POWER MOONROOF. AUTO. AIR. POWER WINOOWSAOOS I OWNER. V-6. CD I MORE *11,888 *12,888 *12,488 Informational meetings are scheduled at fte Irving Township HaH at the corner of Wood School and Wing Roads on the Mowing dates Saturday, July 30, 2005, at 1ChOO a.m. and 6:00 pun. Monday, August 1, 2005, at 7:00 pun. The meetings are scheduled so residents can be informed ot the proposal on the August 2nd ballot regarding the new (-.RE STATON/townstvp 05 PONTIAC MONTANA 98 BUICK PARK AVE ULTRA 02 OLDS BRAVADA AWD SAlANCf Of FACTORS WABRANT'r DUAl A/C. ONLY >7X Milf S' FULLY LOADED. 63.000 MILES LEATHER. LOADED. LOCAL TRADE *17,888 *8,995 *13,888 hal The Irving Township board wiH provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signer lor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meet­ ing. to individuals with disabilities at the meeting or public hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Irving Township Board Individuals with disabilities requiring aids or services should contact the Irving Township board by writing or calling the follow­ ing Carol Ergang. 3241 Wood School Ad . MddteWte. Mt 49333 Phone f (269' 948 8893 CAROL ERGANG Irving Township Clerk OBH’W � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-08-04.pdf 5fecc9515bb0166bb266189b1fb926c2 PDF Text Text Cedar Creek tax: exemption upheld The public should he See Story on Page 2 VOLUME 152. Nc. 31 See Editorial on Page 5 ________________________________________________________ Saxon sports start Monday See Story on Page 15 Thursday, August 4, 2005_________ PRICE 50C County millages pass Castleton officials' raises rejected 2-to-l An "Evening of Teste: Michigan'* Best Celias" fund-raiser for the new Hastings KLibrary is being planned for Friday ,. Aug. 19 al the Hastings Country wfoe-iautng will ran from 7 to 10 Trit tickets costing J75 per couple 0 for a strife. They can be pur­ chased at Hastings City Bank. Hastings Fubfte Library, Hastings Country Club. AlFresco, Felpausc:.. Progressive Huniacy and Main Street Bank. ' 1ta> Michigan wineries will be featured and they plan to aerre red and white wines. The vintners include Leelanau Wine Cellars. Tabor Hill Winery. St. Julian Winery, Penuanere Winery. Warner Vineyards. Bel Lago Winery. Cherry Creek Callari, Peninsula Cellars. Lone Oak Vineyard Estates and Chateau Felpausch Food Centers w ill provide a variety of frails, cheeses and crackers. Music for the event will be provided by the Classic Touch Trio, a group from the Flowers will be provided by the Hastings Garden retd Flower Cub. while Alfresco will contribute to the ambiance for the evening. This event, along wHl others between now and Aug 31, will help to raise *5003)00 for the library's building fund. For more information, call (269) 945- Library is focus at First Friday One ar man representatives from the Hastings Public Library will be on band at noon Aug 5 to sjeak at the next First Friday fozum. Library Administrator Barbara Schoudelmayer said either henelf. Library Board President Brenda Teefvdtn. community activist Dr. James Atkinson or all three will be present to explain the library's fund-raish»g cam* paign to build a new facility next to City Hall near the comer of East State Street and Michigan Avenue in downtown ' Hastings. The current library building on Church Street acron from the county courthouse has been deemed to be too small to handle (he growing demands of Barry County’s population, particularly young people. Schondelmayer often has pointed out that the ibeary’s wildly successful summer rending programs are packed and there just isn't enough room to properly accom­ modate all of the chkfren. The building also has been showing its age by declining into a sure of disrepair. The Library Board several yeans ago began mapping out plans to have a new | facility built !o serve patrons in the City of Hastings and Rutland and Hastings Charter Townships, besides others who might stop in. Schondelmayer also has pointed out that the modern library is more than just a place to check out books. She has said it also now is a place to read periodicals and magazines, get on the Internet, rent movies for free, attend programs of com­ munity interest and rent music. The First Friday series, sjxinwred by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is held at noon on the first Friday of each month a» the Thomas Jefferson Hall, cor­ ner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Those attending may bring their own lunches or light fare may be pur­ chased at the hall. See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 by David T. Young Editor Barry County voters said “yes’* twice Tuesday in resounding fashion by approving two county-wide millage requests. Both proposals to raise taxes on behalf of Thomapple Manor and Barry County Transit won by virtual landslide margins. A 20-ycar proposition for an annual aver­ age of .69 mill to renovate, expand and update the Thomapple Manor nursing center was approved har.dily with about 63.2 per­ cent in the affirmative. 4.119 to 2.393. The newly-approved millage will replace the cur­ rent levy of .8116 mill ths” still had five more years to go. It will enable the nursing facility to elimi­ nate all four-bed rooms and replace them with private and semi-private rooms, while keep­ ing the same number of beds at 138. It also will allow for a rehabilitation wing and space for clients with Alzheimer’s Disease. The Thomapple Manor request was carried in each of Barry County's 16 townships and in all four precincts in the City of Hastings, but only narrowly was approved in Assyria Township. 85 to 83. Jim DeYoung. administrator for Thomapple Manor, said. “As a Barry County resident. I’m proud to live in a community that is so supportive of its senior citizens. 1 think many county residents have been touched by Thomapple Manor. Many have been here io see the rooms and the facility themselves, so they were able to sec the needs.” DeYoung said the real work now begins, the effort to convert the blueprints into the reality of a remodeled and updated facility. “We want to create a living and working environment for our clients and staff," he said. “We’re excited to get started. It will be a See ELECTION, page 14 Woodland trustee held in shooting by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer Woodland Township Trustee Thomas W. Clark. 42. of Davenport Road, was arraigned Friday in Barry County District Court on two counts of attempted murder, one count of home invasion and one count of using a firearm to commit a felony. Clark is accused of shooting a woman in Hastings Thursday evening. Authorities said Clark showed up at a house in the 300 block of North Michigan Avenue in Hastings and shot Kimberly Luella Mello, 24. According to authorities, he also shot at Mello's friend. Jeremy Paul Broman. but missed. Mello was taken to Pennock Hospital, then airlifted to the Spectrum Hospital Butterworth campus in Grand Rapids, where she was listed in fair condition. Broman suf­ fered some minor injuries while escaping the gunfire. Clark turned himself in after several phone contacts with police and his attorney. Timothy Tromp of Hastings. Tromp said he has known his client all his life and is a friend of Mello. He told other members of the media that if tire reports arc true, the shooting "wouid be so out of character for him." Tromp said. ”1 think he just snapped. I'm not sure. He's just sick about it." If convicted. Clark faces up to life in prison. Column miter honored in Lake 0 Elaine Gartock. who pens the “Lake Odessa News' column for the Banner each week, was selected this year's winner of the Janie Rodriguez Award for community service in Lake Odessa. The award was presented to her last weekend during the anruiai Depot Day celebration. (Photo by Helen Mudry) Area fire chief refuses to give report with presence of press Tom Clark Clark also underwent a mental health eval­ uation Friday at the Barry County Jail before being released on SI00,000 bond. Clark, for­ merly a fire chief in Woodland Township, was elected to a four-year, term as a trustee there in November. Because Clark is a public figure, the Barry County Prosecutor’s office has asked the Michigan Attorney General’s office to appoint a special prosecutor to handle the case. Clark's next court date is Wednesday. Aug. 10. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville Fire Chief Bill Wilson refused to present his monthly report to the Fire Board Tuesday night because a reporter from J-Ad Graphics was present. Wilson, who expressed his displeasure with the local news media, was persuaded later in the meeting to give the report after his mother. Loma Wilson, secretary/treasurer of the Fire Board, and other members agreed, at his request, to "support him." if the reporter "got it wrong." "I guess my first item of business would be... wouldn’t entirely be directed at the board tonight. But. I’m sure the board has read the newspaper for the last probably three weeks here, and they've proven to themselves and the community that they can't print cor­ rect information in there." said Wilson when it was time for his report. "Since the reporter is here tonight... I’m trying to figure wlicther or not I even want to go on with my report, simply for the reason that 1 don’t know if it can get printed in the paper correctly. "It seems that people want to write letters in th- paper about insensitivity, but I think the newspaper needs to look the definition of insensitivity up because. I tell you what, we do have feelings here at the fire department and they were tarnished by the newspaper." he said. "1 »vould like to know why we didn’t get something pit in the newspaper other than -Since toe report* is here torajht.. I’m trying to figure wtteb’c or not 1 even want to go on with my rwort, simpty tor the reason that I don\ know tf It c* get printed in the paper cor* reetty.’ -Rre Chief GMWItoon a little correction and why we have to go around and put cut the fires that somebody else created. That’s not working very posi­ tively for this community." The matter Wilson wanted corrected and he demanded a public apology for information reported incorrectly at the end of a Maple Valley News story a couple of weeks ago. The See RRE CHIEF, page 3 U.S. Senator trumpets her ‘no’ votes on Iraq, CAFTA U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow listens to environmental concerns raised by Jim Wasserman of Muskegon at the Barry County Democratic Party’s annual TrumanJohnson Dinner. Listening (at right) is County Democratic Party Vice Chairman David Brinkert. by David T. Young Editor U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow told about 80 people at the Truman-Johnson Dinner Saturday night that she was exceptionally proud of two “no" votes she has cast in the last couple of years. Stabenow. speaking at the nearly 150-yearold Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings, said she was one of only 23 senators who voted against the military action in Iraq and just last week she voted against the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA). She said after the experience of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the president. Congress and Senate should know better than to risk losing more jobs in the U S. to other countries where there is cheaper labor and fewer regulations. “In a new global economy, wc have to make sure it’s a race up. not a race to the bot­ tom." she said. About Iraq, she said had to withstand a lot of pressure with her vote, but now she stands with the fighting men and women “over there." Stabenow said Congress recently approved a transportation bill she believes will add 61.000 good paying jobs in Michigan. “We’ve got to do everything we possibly can to keep jobs here." she said. “We must lower the tax rate for manufacturers if their jobs stay here rather than go offshore. We must get tough with countries like Japan and China and make sure trade is fair.” The senator talked about several key issues now facing Washington lawmakers. About social security, she said Democrats are holding strong against tinkering with a program that is 70 years old. She opposes President Bush's plans to enable citizens to set up private accounts instead. “There is not one Democrat (in the U.S. Senate) who supports privatizing it we will stop it. It was a promise made to working people many years ago. h's the best deal you’re going to get." She noted social security costs only onehalf of one percent to administer. “There’s no reason why it can't be there in the future." she said. “You could take 30 per­ cent of the tax cut for the richest Americans and fund social security for 75 years. It's a matter of values, choices and priorities." Stabenow also has been a leader in the See STABENOW. page 2 �Page 2 - Thursday. August 4, 2005 - The Hastings Banner STABENOW, continued from page 1------------------------------------- W Four forums set on county’s plaii tn. month for the public to review the new The open houses will ran frvm 6 to 9 p.m. at each site. Consultants, staff and planning commis­ sioners will be available to answer any The dales (or the open houses ar • Monday. Aug. 8. al the Yankee Springs Township Hall. 284 N. Brim Road. Hall, 155 E. • Ttairaday. Township Hall. Nashville. weekend Friday 26-28. n the Otis _ _______ j is invited Io Bcxh tour of both come guided tours uxor of both sanctuaries on Friday diw bMuraay. aiw cjaturaay. un rnaav, Aug. zo, dot­ watch winch the Otis Sanctuary M al 8 «& At 1I pin, pm.. Funke will tend Ind a hike at the Warner Witmer o Sanctuary I p m. Hrke the Warner Sanctuaryand aa 8:30 p.m. stargazing event in the Otis Sanctuary. RSVP may briiy their own vuMb or from Whispering Waters, which ing canoes and kayaks. Pic-registration is required for For registration information, The event goal is $87,000 azd »he theme is "Start Rockin’ Cancer Out of Our Community." Relay participants raised $82,000 last year. T-shirts arc given as rewards for partici­ pants Who raise $100 or more whether they are on a team or not. The T-shirts come pre­ printed with information about the Relay on Relay For Life is an overnight (rain or shine) celebration of hope, progress and answers, the Cancer Society's website says. More teams are welcome at the Barry County event To sign up, call Bonnie Merotfid at 945-4520. A big pan of the event is the cancer surL—s’ Victory Lap. which lake, place at 8 " ‘tlay. Aug. 12. All cancer survivors — to attend, I the moat emotional times at the h the 1-uminaria Ceremony, :30 p.m. Aug. 12. .. caaoedrayak journey from downtown Hastings to tie Irving Dam on the Ttanappie River is scheduled for 9 am. Io I pm. Sunday. Aug. 28. Michigtn Audubon Otis Sanctuary Resident Manager Tom Funke will the "gentle four-hour float on the Thtxnapple River (to) explore and discover | Maggie Roche Murphy will be one of the performers at this week's "Fridays at the Fountain" series l?om 11:30 a.tn. to 1 p m. Aug. 5. Murphy also works part-time as an English instructor at Kellogg Community College and is active in the lives of her husItand and three children. She is also a mem­ ber of the Thomapple Arts Council. litis year's program will consist of all folk musk, including patriotic, religious, and "old favorites,* plus a few Irish tunes learned during a recent trip to the Emerald Isle . This is her fourth Friday al the Fountain performance. Joining her * ill be Andrew McKeown on the guitar. The two have been woriking together for five years both at St. Rose and at local community events. McKeown sings and plays acoustic gui­ tar. He is a Hastings native and enjoys motorcycling and photography. At the Riverbank musical entertainment Boys will perform country, gospel and blue­ grass. beginning u 6:3V a; the Stagecoch Park in downtown Middlevine. Relay for Life event set for Aug. 1243 Hundreds will gathering in Hastings’ Tyden Park Aug. 12-13 for the Barry County Relay for Life, sponsored by the American Cancer Society. An earlier start and finish are new fea­ tures of this year’s relay, said Bonnie Meredith who is co-chairing the event with Jennie Decker. The relay starts at noon Friday. Aug. 12, and ends at noon the fol­ lowing day. Forty-two,teams raising funds to fight cancer have committed to take part in this year’s event, an increase from last year’s 36 “We adults have choices, but we need to protect our children." One legislative area in which Stabenow has made a lot of news is in health care. She has been a strong advocate of change and upgrad­ ing protection for senior citizens and children. “We pay twice as much as any other coun­ try for heilth care." she said. "And yet 45 mil­ lion of us don’t even have it... And people talk about moral issues?" She quipped that with NAFTA, “the only thing that can’t go across the Canadian border into America is prescription drugs." She said Medicare was supposed to be the first step in a comprehensive health care po­ grom. in 1964. which was geared to the elder­ ly and disabled. More titan 40 years have Senator Stabenow and J-Ad Graphics reporter Fran Faverman (left) go back a ways to the days when Faverman lived in Lansing with her late husband Jerry, who did polit­ ical polling. rentals ate available through the Whispering Waters Campground r- Canoe Lively la Rutland Township, which is pnrvidtag canoes and kayaks at ti discount to Otis Sanctuary Those -nterested in taktag patt mm « psyjn advance forjto event Ttane »b5 stoa-op the day of the event the Lansing area, was an upset winner over Dick Chrysler in 1996 in the race for Congress and then upended Spencer Abraham in the U.S, Senate raJe in the year 2000. Coat is 520 ptr kayak (one ayak; ul $25 j«r canoe (two had maximum hi each canoe), uiaonal flotation devices (PF visit McKeown, Murphy to perform Friday (With NAFTA) the only thing that can't go across the Canadian border into America is prescription drugs.” — U.S. Senator OebtHe Stabenow foe wikflde and tranquility the river has to W 3560 Havens Road. Rmland It if one of 19 sanctuaries owned Audubon Society, a pri- grams" or call (269) 948-5777. fight against drilling for oil in the Great Lakes She said not long after former Gov. John Engler was poised to let it happen. “I was proud to be the author of the first ban on oil drilling on the Great Lakes." only six months after she took office in 2001. The action also led to creation of a coalition of senators m the Great Lakes region. The first bill was good for two years, but now the oil drilling ban is permanent. While she stated personal freedoms should be protected, she also supports legislation to restrict access to Internet pornography sites. North Trail group to hike Saturday The Chief Noonday Chapter of the North with th: West Michigan Chapter of the North Country Trail Association, will have a hike of the newest section of trail through Middies ilk Stale Game area Saturday, Aug. 6, al 10 run. Everyore is welcome to enjoy this event. The participants will meet at the Crane Road Trailhead in Middleville. For direc­ tions to the trailhead. please visit the web site al http://www.nortbcixintrytrail.org/cnd. The monthly meeting of the Chief Nooorhy Chapter of the North Country Trail Association will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 10, at 7 p.m. The location is the E any Township Hall, 155 E. Orchard St. in Delton. Everyone is welcome to attend. The North Country Trail is a premier footpath that runs from New York to North Dakota Its most extensive section is through Michigan, including local towns and areas such as Marshall. Battle Creek, Fort Crater, Augusta, Yankee Springs and more. For more information about the meeting North Country Trail Association, visit http://www.northcountrytrail.org/cnd/ or call Ton Garnett al 269-382-2561. Co. Fair decayed Due to unforeseen circumstances, the foir supplement with photographs ot the small and large animal sales is delayed until next week. The supplement will include a wrapup rind a look back at the 2005 Barry County Fair. Wc apologize for any inconvenience this causes. . U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow speaks to about 90 people at the Truman-Johnson dinner at the historic Thomas Jefferson Hall. passed and step two has yet to be taken. Stabenow also noted that it’s uncon­ scionable that men and women putting their lives on the line in Iraq come home and are not adequately cared for. She urged creating a veterans’ health care system that's stable and fully funded. She things like social security and good paying jobs are just two of the things that have made America the greatest society ’You could take 30 percent of the tax cut for the richest Americans and fund social security tor 75 years. It’s a matter of values, choices and priori­ ties.” — ILS. Senator Debbie Stabenow known to history. "There's a lot to be made at in the midst of it all. but I'm working hard. We’re fighting over whether the American dream will be there for our children and grandchildren." Stabenow will be seeking her second sixyear term in the U.S. Senate next yeat. She is no stranger to political wars, having served as a state representative and state senator from Wetland Adventures camp has openings by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The deadline to sign up for the Wetland Adventures Day Camp has been extended until Thursday. August 4 a-> a few places arc still available. The participants in this camp arc going to spend two days. Aug. 15 and 16. at the Kellogg Biological Station getting their feet wet learning about the wetland eco-system. The third day. Wednesday. Aug. 17, will be held on the Lake Michigan research vessel. This is a program for girls and boys who will be turning 9 this year through the eighth grade. The cost is $25 for the two-day camp and an additional $10 for Wednesday. Participants should bring a sack lunch each day and a T-shirt on the first day. On Monday and Tuesday the day camp is from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. On Wednesday, participants will leave Hastings at 7 am. and return at 4 p.m. For more information, call Kathy WaltersSurratt at 945-1388. This was not her first appearance at the Thomas Jefferson Hall. She was a guest speaker at a First Friday program in 1990 while she was a member of the Michigan Senate. Also speaking at the Truman-Johnson din­ ner was State Rep. Alexander Lipsey, who is thinking seriously about challenging Republican Mike Cox for the Michigan attor­ ney general's post in 2006. The main thrust of Lipsey’s comments wasthat criminal justice and the plethon of pris­ ons is costing Michigan taxpayers loo much money. He said the stale is working too hard on incarcerating certain non-violent offenders who should be given alternative sentencing. “We need to identify the people who pose k legitimate threat to society and have them locked up." He added that he believes the attorney gen­ eral is not focusing enough on polluters. Lipsey said America somehow has lost its bipartisan spirit that in bygone days was demonstrated by people like John F. Kennedy and Senator Arthur VandenBerg. "This is something we need to work on get­ ting back as part of a family, rather than red stales versus blue states." he said. “We must begin the process of healing and turn away from petty issues that really don’t affect our lives." Lipsc) now is serving in the Michigan House from the 60th Di stnet, a seat formerly held by Ed LaForge. Political activist Joe Lukasiewicz also made brief remarks about the Unicameral Michigan movement to eliminate the Michigan Senate, which he insisted is neither a Democratic nor a Republican issue. State Supreme Court upholds Pierce Cedar Creek exemption by Marcie Westover Staff Writer The Willard G. Pierce and Jessie h’ Pierce Foundation legally prevailed again last week when the Michigan Supreme Court declined to hear Baltimore Township’s challenge to the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute's charitable exception from property tax. It is not the first time the institute’s stance on exemption was upheld. Last November it was granted a charitable institution exemp­ tion from property tax from the State of Michigan Court of Appeals. "We are a non-profit." Institute Executive Director Michelle Skedgel! said. "Wc should not be paying property taxes." When the Michigan Supreme Court declined to hear the case, all the of the other lower court rulings were affirmed in favor of the institute being regarded as a non-profit organization. The November appeal by the institute was of a previous decision made by the Michigan Tax Tribunal. As a result or the most recent court deci­ sion. Baltimore Township now owes Pierce Cedar Creek Institute the taxes paid from 2000 and 2001 because the action puts the institute under the exemption retroactive to that time. Other non-profits such as th? Kalamazoo Nature Center have had to go to court to prove they arc a charitable institution: and exempt from property tax. The Baltimore Township Board voted 3-2 last fall to pursue the appeal in order to beg n collection of property taxes on the 555-acie institute's land. Those who voted in favor of pursuing the* appeal were Supervisor Richard VanSyckle and Trustees James Rhodes and David Soya. Township Clerk Penelope Ypma and Treasurer Jennifer McKeever voted against the proposed action. The cost to take the case to the Michigan Supreme Court was $15,000. At the township meeting when this was decided, the board members were informed they had less than a 5 percent chance of being heard by the high court. The previous attorney fees on the case over a threc-year period cost the tow nship $7,500. Supervisor Richard VanSyckle simply said the board accepts the decision from the Supreme Court not to hear their case. Filing with the Michigan Supreme Court is as far as the township can go within the state. Anti-tobacco grant committee will be accepting applications up to Aug. 15 The tobacco settlement grant committee of the Barry Community Foundation will be accepting grants for the Healthy Youth and Seniors Fund. The advisory committee will consider pro­ grams geared toward tobacco control, cessa­ tion. and/or tobacco prevention for youth, senior citizens and work places. Grants will be accepted at the Foundation office on or before Monday. Aug. 15. al 5 p.m. The committee then will review the requests and make a recommendation to the Barry Community Foundation Board of Directors at its September meeting. The board will review the committee's recommendation and the applicants will be informed and checks will be written at the beginning of October. The Barry-Eaton District Health Department and Barry County Substance Abuse have been the two organizations that previously have been awarded grants. The Health Department has sponsored a program toward the promotion of smoking cessation among senior citizens and others in Barry County through the use of Zyban and/or nico­ tine patches, along w ith professional counsel­ ing. Barn County Substance Abuse has put together the Barry County Tobacco Reduction Coalition and started a Youth Education Project and the Teens Against Tobacco Use (TATU) program These pro­ grams were funded by the Health} Youth and Healthy Seniors Fund with tobacco settle­ ment money. Grant applications may be obtained on the RCF website at www.barrycf.org or by call­ ing the communit} foundation office at 945­ 0526. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 4. 2005 - Page 3 FIRE CHIEF, continued from page 1 Top homemaker honored at fair Tracy Johnson was named the 2005 Barry County Homemaker of the Year during Ladies Day festivities on July 21 at the Barry County Fair. She travels next week to compete at the Michigan State Fair for Michigan Homemaker of the Year, an honor Barry County has won twice in recent years. Health Dept, earns water quality grant The Barry-Eaton District Health Department has been awarded SI0.000 in grant funds from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality to monitor inland beaches in Barry County. DEQ Director Steven E. Chester announced Tuesday that a total of $496,891 in Water Quality Monitoring grants was award­ ed to 15 applicants to assist local govern­ ments. universities, and non-profit organiza­ tions to monitor the quality of Michigan's waters. ’These grants represent a continued effort by the DEQ to partner with kcal communi­ ties to protect our vast waler resources.' said Chester. 'By working together, we can ensure that our lakes and streams are kept clean and safe for generations to come.' Other recipients of the funding: • The Macomb County Public Works Office was awarded $57,810 in grant funds to identify the source of E. coli bacteria from Three area teens earn certificates from ‘ChalleNGe’ Three area teen-agers were among the Michigan Youth ChalleNGe Academy cadets from West Michigan who received a certifi­ cate of completion for the Pre-Challenge pro­ gram in a ceremony for all passing cadets July 31 at the MYCA facility in Battle Creek. The two. Justin W. Durbin and Travis W. James, both of Delton, and Nolan R. Crowe of Hastings were among 29 cadets who took part in the ceremony last Sunday. 'The goal of MYCA is to produce young men and women who are well rounded and ready to become productive members of soci­ ety." said James J. Luce, deputy director of MYCA. "The PreChallcnge Ceremony repre­ sented the cadets' first step in overcoming personal adversity through MYCA. from problems at home, to dropping out of high school and brushes with the law.' In the Pre-Challenge phase, the first two weeks of Use Michigan Youth ChalleNGe Academy program, cadets participate in an intense training program of military-style physical conditioning, discipline drills, and othe’- skills needed to complete the program. Through the entire 17 l/2-month MYCA program, the cadets are trained and evaluated on eight core components: life-coping skills, education excellence, vocational skills, citi­ zenship. leadership, health, physical fitness, and community service. MYCA gives young people a second chance at life - many cadets graduate from the program with their GED. MYCA is designed for young men and women ages 16-18. who are Michigan resi­ dents. high school drop outs or at-risk of dropping out with no felony convictions. Applicants must be drug free and willing to discontinue the use of alcohol and tobacco products, but most importantly applicants must volunteer for the program. fecal contamination using bacterial source tracking in the Crape?u Creek Drain and New Baltimore Beach. • The Centra) Michigan District Health Department was awarded $62,000 in grant funds to identify and monitor nonpoint sources of contamination in the headwaters of the Muskegon River. The Central Michigan District Health Department was also awarded $20,771 in grant funds to monitor inland beaches in Arenac. Clare. Gladwin. Isabella. Osceola, and Roscommon counties. • The Three I akes Association was award­ ed $79,886 in grant funds to complete the cal­ ibration of the Torch Lake predictive nutrient model by including Clam Lake and Lake Bellaire in the model and to identify manage­ ment options. • Michigan Slate University was awarded $58,542 in grant funds to collect water sam­ ples from 120 Michigan lakes through volun­ teers participating in the Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program. Michigan State University was also awarded $69,301 in grant funds to monitor the occurrence of several antibiotics used as feed additives in drainage water from the Michigan State University Animal Science Research and Teaching Farm, as well as surrounding surface waters. • Grand Valley State University was award­ ed $39,540 in grant funds to collect and ana­ lyze water samples from seven lakes in west Michigan. • The Kalamazoo County Human Services Department was awarded $20.0(X) in giant funds to monitor inland oeaches in Kalamazoo County The Kalamazoo County Human Services Department was also award­ ed $29,812 in grant funds to refine a predic­ tive model for beach closures. • The District Health Department No. 2 was awarded $6,500 in grant funds to monitor inland beaches in Iosco. Alcona. Oscoda, and Ogemaw vounties. • The District Health Department No. 4 was awarded $8,000 in grant funds to monitor inland beaches in Alpena County. • The Genesee County Health Department was awarded $10,000 in grant funds to moni­ tor inland beaches in Genesee County. • The Muskegon County Health Department was awarded $5.(XX) in grant funds to monitor inland beaches in Muskegon County. • The Northwest Michigan Community Health Agency was awarded $5,000 in grant funds to monitor inland beaches in Antrim. Charlevoix. Emmet and Otsego counties. • Tire Ottawa County Health Department was awarded $5,000 in grant funds to monitor inland beaches in Ottawa County. • The Western Peninsula District Health Department was awarded $5,000 in grant funds to monitor inland beaches in Houghton. Ontonagon and Gogebic counties. • The Wexford County Drain Commission was awarded $4,729 in grant funds to monitor inland beaches in Wexford County. Funding for these grants was made avail­ able through the Clean Michigan Initiative Clean Water Fund. story wrongfully said the Castleton Township Board went into closed session to discuss a lawsuit against the Fire Board when instead it should have said the session was for a suit against the Ambulance Board. 'Would you like me to respond to that?' asked Loma Wilson. "When • talked to Mr. (JAd Graphics Vice President Fred) Jacobs he said that they, ‘were not in the habit of giving apologies.' and I said. 'That's fine. But what the hell arc you going to tell me to tell 20 angry firemen?' and he said. 'Well, wc make mistakes too.' and I said. ‘As far as I'm con­ cerned the reporter knew from the very begin­ ning that the fire department had nothing to do with the department next door and always have been. But. somehow somebody failed to get the right information in the paper, so therefore, wc are having to do damage con­ trol.” 'Do you have any explanation for this?" Bill Wilson asked the reporter. 'It was a mistake, pure and simple; it hap­ pens to everybody.' replied the reporter. 'And that’s all you have to do with this?’ asked. The reporter reminded the chief that a cor­ rection had already been printed. 'I have no further statements lonighi.’ said Bill Wilson. The boaal moved on to unfinished business during which the assistant fire chief. Kurt Scramlin. discussed hose testing and that he and Bill Wilson were researching the possi­ bility of buying some new equipment for the department and would be meeting with a rep­ resentative from a tool company Tuesday. Aug. 9. After new business, during which members of the board and fire department held an open discussion about the different types of light­ ning and the efficacy of various types of light­ ening rods. Bill Wilson said he would consid­ er giving his report. 'I guess I’ll go through my report; but 1 want the understanding that if it (doesn’t) come out right in the newspaper, the board will back me with support and that it’s taken care of properly.' said Bill Wilson. "You got my support.' said Loma Wilson. 'Do 1 have your support?' Bill Wilson asked the other members of the board. 'Do I have the board's support if this does not come out in the newspaper correctly?" The board members. Doug Westendorp. Jud Cooley and Rod Crothers (no representa­ tives from the Nashville Village Council were present at the meeting) gave their assent and BiWWiito^^ehbwrt. Srramhn fuid. about tKemeeHIff with a repefemati ve from a tool company and hose testing. The chief also reported that he and some other past and present members of the fire department would be taking the truck down to Hickory Comers on Aug. 3 to attend the funeral of and take part in the funeral proces­ sion for Harry Snyder, who was a former fire chief for the Hickory Comers Fire Department and dedicated 55 years to the fire service. He also reported that the fire department personnel discussed fire prevention during their meeting Monday. Aug. 1. 'I don’t know if you guys war t to continue operating under the same theory that we worked for the last few years, if that's all right we'll do that." 'What’s the cost?" asked Loma Wilson. 'The cost will be about the same.’ said Bill Arctic Wildlife Refuge program is Tuesday night Pierce Cedar Creek Institute next Tuesday evening will have northern adventurer and author Jon Waterman offer an evening of photographs and words from his new book. “Where Mountains arc Nameless: Passion and Politics in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge” Jonathan Waterman, whose presentation will begin at 7 p.m., will blend historical nar­ rative with vivid tales of his journeys into the Arctic, creating tension between past and present, science and politics, reflection and investigation. Since 1983. he lias taken 18 trips into the far North, trekking and paddling thousands of miles and encountering howling wolves. Inupiat hunters, and the oil-ravaged Prince William Sound. This presentation will explore how oil exploration has choked Alaska's pristine wilderness and ’races the lives of Olaus and Mardie Murie. legendary conservationists who were passionately devoted to the protec­ tion of America’s Arctic. The presentation, which is free and open to the public, will occur just weeks before Congress votes on the Federal Budget Reconciliation Bill, which will likely include a provision that would open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil development. The program is sponsored by Pierce Cedar Creek Institute and the Alaska Coalition. The lecture is free. Reservations arc appreciated and may be made by calling (269) 721-4190 Wilson. "Bring me the bill." said Loma Wilson. Bill Wilson also reported there would be a driving class on Aug. 5 and 6 in Hastings “After the classroom, they 're go*ng to do two rodeo sites, one out here at our high school and one at Hastings High School, and I've asked a couple members of our department to help set that up. cones and so forth. "I would also like members of this board to go back to their respective boards and be involved in the meth problem that we're hav­ ing in this area.' said Bill Wilson. A fireman noted that Bill Wilson meant to say be involved in helping to stem the methamphetamine problem, not being involved as part of the meth problem. Bill Wilson also told the board that there was car behind the fire station that had been donated to the fire department by an individ­ ual and that person wanted a receipt for the donation. Loma Wilson said they needed to tell her how much the person w anted for the donation and she could provide him or her with a slip. Bill Wilson told the board he had issued a fireman another helmet while he was debating whether or not be should replace the broken face shield on the man’s regular helmet, which is different from the others used by the department, or simply replace it with a newone. *1 would suggest that you just get a new helmet,* said Loma Wilson. "And as you can sec from the minutes last night, the firemen donated $100 to the car club to use for the Wish-Upon-A-Star pro­ gram or however they see fit." added Bill Wilson. "I've got one more issue, but it has to do with the department, but I am not going into it as long as the reporter is here. If you guys want to make a motion to go into closed ses- sion then that would be fine for me." he added. "I think it's something that you should probably be aware of... if. in fact, wc want to pursue any steps or anything like that * Members of the board noted that it was appropriate to go into to go into closed ses­ sion to discuss personnel matters *1'11 make a motion to go into closed ses­ sion to discuss personnel problems.' said Loma Wilson. Before the board went into closed session the reporter asked the board if there were any other items on the agenda that would be dis­ cussed or action taken on when they resumed open session. 'Nope.' replied Loma Wilson. When asked when the minutes of the Fire Board would be available Loma Wilson replied that they would be available 'next week.' but didn’t know when. In ocher business Tuesday evening, the Fire Board: • Heard a report from Scramlin. who tokl the board that the department made 13 runs during the previous month, many of which included responding to downed power lines due to storms toppling trees and large branch­ es. assisting the Emergency Medical Service on the scene of personal mjury accidents, a reported grass fire that was put out by heavy rain and a false alarm regarding a "smoking tree' on Washington Street that turned out to be spores from a fungus, and. 'a meth lab bust somewhere near Wilson’s property." among others. • Approved the agenda for that night s meeting and the minutes from the July meet­ ing. paid bills totaling $5,661.89 and accept­ ed the treasurer’s report which was. 'Nothing out of the ordinary, pretty routine," according to Loma Wilson. This is the Skydive Hastings’ buikrng tha.‘ will be auctioned later this month. Skydive building to be auctioned by Marcie Westover Staff Writer Because of non-payment of three years worth of personal property tax totaling $13,409.54. Skydive Hastings' building will be auctioned later this month by Rutland Township. Rutland officials said they arc forced to use this “last resort” tactic to collect the taxes. The tax bill is in the name of owner Rick Smith and does not include the total from this summer’s bill. Because the hangar is leased from the city and county, the tax that is applied is personal property tax. Rutland Supervisor Jim Carr said the town­ ship has tried to work with the party to set up a pay ment schedule, but such efforts have not been successful. The $13,409.54 is collected by the town­ ship, but the majority cf •!»«then sent to other entities, such as the public schools. fire and the county. Township Attorney Jim Fcrter said with a party being this far in arrears in back taxes, the only viable option for a local town, hip is to seize the property and sell it. Porter said this action is the last resort for the township and was only done after valiant attends to work out a payment schedule Unless the tax debt is paid, the auction for use of the building for the term of the kase will take place Aug. 30 at the Rutland Township Hall. Hastings City and Barry County jointly own and operate the airport where is Skydive Hastings is located. Zion Lutheran begins year-long celebration of sesquicentennial by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Zion Lutheran Church recently began its sesquicentennial year-long celebration with a service reflecting its strong German heritage. Many of the parishioners came dressed in 1856-style clothing. Some men wore sus­ penders. A few had arm bands around their shirt sleeves. In spite of the warm day. many women dressed as their matriarchal ancestors, wear­ ing dresses with long sleeves, long skirts over layers of petticoats and bonnets tied under their chins. The celebration included a German farm­ style lunch of coleslaw and sausage, red coleslaw, homemade noodle dumplings and meatballs and fruit cobbler. The Rev. Jonathan Reed conducted the service using scripture from the King James Bible. The text for the liturgy and hymns were taken from the “American Lutheran Hymnal” which was know as “the Brown Book." He said the church has had 1.493 families, has conducted services on 7,500 Sundays, has had 850 baptisms. 331 wed­ dings and 407 funerals. Reed’s sermon was based on the scripture of the wise man building his house upon u rock. Reinhold (Ron) Mark wart, who is a Lutheran pastor in Madison Wis.. was guest liturgist and he conducted parts of the service in German. Markwart, along with his parents. Leopold and Amanda Mark wart, and brothers Eduard and Herman, was brought to the United States on March 22. 1952. as part of the Lutheran World Federation Refugee Resettlement Program sponsored by Zion Lutheran. As children, the Markwart boys attended school at Woodland. According to the history of Zion Lutheran, as printed in the church’s directory and the “History of Woodland." male representatives gathered to sign the constitution of Zion Lutheran on July 17. 1856. Rev. Vollz was the first pastor. He lived in Lansing and traveled twice a month by horseback to hold services. The first church building was constructed in 1862 at a cost of $1,600. The first musical instrument was purchased and the Ladies Aid Society formed while C.K. Adam was pastor. 1870-1883. English was introduced to the SundaySchool while George Schmidt was pastor 1900 to 1903. Before that, all services were conducted in German. Al) services were in English when Rev. Edward Nest was pastor, from 1918 to 1933. The Luther League and Men of the Church organized as the Brotherhood when Harry Wolf was pastor, from 1934 to 1940. The Sunday's bulletin read "Bleibt Dem Heiland Treu" or “Be Faithful to Your Savior." �Page 4 - Thursday. August 4, 2005 - The Hastings Banner Bradford White employees treated well Michigan needs to have ‘Jessica’s Law’ To the editor. In light of the recent recovery of Shasta Groene in Idaho, who *as sexually brutalized for weeks by Joseph Duncan, a registered sex offender charged repeatedly and released by a member of our nation's judicial system, my question to Governor Jennifer Granholm is why our state law is not stricter toward these types of offenders? Every state in the union should have "Jessica’s Law.” passed by the Florida courts after the brutal slaughter of 9-year-old Jessica Lunsford. This puts child sexual offenders in prison for 25 years, first offense. Second offense is life! Ten-yearplus prison terms for sexual pred­ ators are limited to a handful of our nation’s states, ours not included. Judges should not be allowed discretion in sentencing child sex­ ual offenders. These violators should have their rights stripped of them as they have stripped children of their innocence! I agree with Bill O’Reilly’s recent memo to Minnesota Judge Thomas Schroeder, ’Why are you still sitting on the bench?’ Judge Schroeder, knowing Duncan’s history as a repeating, brutal, sexual offender of little boys, allowed him to walk out on low bail. Duncan then skipped bail and headed to Idaho where he stalked a family for days before he murdered four people, including Shasta's 9-year-old brother. I know we all have heard the reports. Wc have heard our nation weep for years over the horrible atrocities done to children by men such as Duncan, yet we let them walk the streets, live in our neighborhoods and observe our children at play. 1 live in one of Michigan’s "Top 100 Small Towns." yet within a mile of my home there arc 24 registered sexual offenders residing as my neighbors. There arc 66-plus in the 49058 zip code, half of them perpetrators of children 13 and under. We have three children under the age of 13. We have lived in our present residence for 13 years and have never felt easy about letting our children play out "front” unattended. We have a hard time letting our children play out back in our large fenced -in yard, with a big dog. unattended. Because these perpetrators have never ’abducted’ a child, they just sexually molest­ ed one who was familiar to them via family or friend, they get reduced sentencing and are allowed to be "productive members' of our community, living near our schools. What about the children? These boys and girls arc "imprisoned’ for the rest of their lives, living with a hideous crime put upon them against their will. Please write to Gov. Granholm at PO Box 30013 Lansing. Ml 48909 and request that she begin the process necessary to change our state laws to stricter sentencing for first time •cxual offenders. Help make our state safer for our children and let us make a statement to our nation as a state leading others to Joilow suit and embrace Jessica’s Law. reducing the possible repeat of the Idaho family’s demise. Michigan's Sexual Offender List is updat­ ed daily. with photos. at www.mipsor.state.mi.us. Simply agree to terms, type in zip code. It’s free. Doug and Joanna Haddix. Hastings To the editor: After reading letters sent to your paper from union employees the last several weeks. I'm writing to clarify some things. Many peo­ ple who do not work at Bradford While Corporation don’t really know what the pro­ posed contract offered; nor are they aware that BWC really does a lot for its employees. I. too. am a long-time employee of BWC. but not a union member. First, let me tell you some of the things the union employees do have: • They make more than $15/hour. • They have a pension (with many employ­ ees retiring with medical benefits); • They have good insurance coverage with no premiums; •They have a 40Ik plan; • They get their birthdays off every year with pay; • They have job security. None of these things were taken away. Management did not ask for pay cuts, some­ thing many companies are asking of their employees. The new contract would have given raises each year for the entire eight years of the proposed contract. Management did propose replacing the current bonus plan with an incentive plan that would pay bonus­ es to employees with good attendance. Letter writers have stated that the proposed insurance plan was not the problem. Unfortunately, many employees did not understand the plan. Management is aware that employees do not want to pay a premium for insurance. The plan did call for a larger deductible; however, the company would have provided an HRA (Health Reimbursement Allowance) that wouid offset that deductible. The proposed plan also offered a $10 co-pay for any doc­ tor’s visit (which includes physicals, special­ ists, well-baby visits, mammograms, and chi­ ropractors), an enhanced dental plan with double the previous annual maximum and a new vision plan. Does this sound bpd to anyone who has to buy his or her health insurance? Or to anyone without insurance? The grant that letter writer Mike Davis mentioned ("Certain few have undermined good will at Bradford White,” Thursday, July 28) was not for $55 million. BWC never had a chance to even fill out the application for the grant, because one of the stipulations was a ratified contract. Since the proposed contract was turned down twice, there was no sense in even applying for the grant, especially since other companies in Michigan had already applied. Mike Davis also complains about the lack of communication at BWC. Not many com­ panies disclose their financial status to their employees; nor do they discuss grants, build­ ing plans, acquisition plans, taxes, and vari­ ous other things that top management routine­ ly handies. And many believe that the union bargaining committee is not divulging all its information to the employees, either. Management bargained in good faith, try­ ing to reach a balance for all employees. Mike Davis says to "put the same pack­ age... on the other foot and see if they could live” with it. Believe me when I say that yes, the salaried employees could live very well with that proposed contract. Management does not want to move union employees around at will. Management is not trying to take anyone’s dignity away, or strip employees of their seniority. BWC currently has 75 classifications; most companies have 15 or less. The language of the current con­ tract has been in place for 50-plus years, the language changes were only attempts to bring the contract more in line with today’s stan­ dards. Just because classifications arc combined does not mean supervisors are going to start moving people around. That would not even make good business sense. Why would any­ one lake an employee off a job he/she has been doing for years, and replace them with someone who does not know how to do that particular job? Many people are reading things into the contract that are not there; the whole classification thing is a good example of that. 1 have also heard union employees say that they arc “going to shut the place down.” Voting down a contract is not the same as vot­ ing for a strike; furthermore, the international union would have to approve a strike. There have been 35 union shops shut down in the last seven years in West Michigan, and approval to strike over perceived insults in language probably would not be approved. And what would a strike get anyone? In ail probability, a strike could potentially break the union and all the factory employees could lose their jobs. There are thousands of people in West Michigan that would gladly cross a picket line for a job. Just ask the displaced employees of Electrolux in Greenville. The proposed contract. having been reject­ ed twice, has been withdrawn, and will not be offered again. At this time, there are no nego­ tiations being conducted between manage­ ment and the union bargaining committee. The current contract does not expire until August 2006. so hopefully both parties can come back to the bargaining table and resolve any issues before presenting a new contract to the employees. We. all the employees, are at BWC to do a job, for which we are paid. Our goal is to pro­ duce the best product we can. to satisfy our customers. If the many union workers are dis­ satisfied with their jobs, or unhappy because working at BWC is not enjoyable, then maybe they should look elsewhere. I doubt seriously if anyone could find a comparable jobI sincerely hope the majority of employees don’t let some “language” changes in a pro­ posed contract dictate their actions. I for one am grateful I have a job in today's economic climate. I think Bradford White is a great place to work, and hope that the union and manage­ ment can resolve their issues so that we can all continue to work together and prosper. We are no longer the small concern we were when the Mike Davises started working here, and we must conform to the times to survive competitively in today's world. Marianne Healey Network Administrator 36-year employee of Bradford White Ethanol is energy efficient, contrary to recent contentions To the editor: The increase of U.S. and world energy demands has placed alternative fuel in the spotlight of scientists ard the public. Varying opinions and research techniques have pro­ vided an onslaught of both positive and nega­ tive press for these new energy options, espe­ cially for one increasingly popular fuel alter­ native — ethanol. Since 1995. 12 studies have been complet­ ed. looking at the net energy balance of ethanol. Nine of those studies showed ethanol has a positive energy balance. On average, the studies showed ethanol to have a net energy gain of 25 to 30 percent. The three remaining studies which claimed ethanol is not energy efficient were all completed by the same researcher. Dr. Pimentel, an entomologist out of Cornell University in New Yak. When calculating energy efficiency, all energy inputs including growing con, pro­ cessing com into ethanol and transportation, are taken into account. Of all the studies con­ ducted throughout the years, each researcher reported different efficiency percentages. Many opponents of ethanol recently have made the argument that it takes more energy to grow, harvest and process com into ethanol than the fuel can actually provide. Numerous university and government funded studies have proven these claims by opponents to be false. The most credible recent study on ethanol’s energy balance, conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), shows that ethanol contains at least 67 percent more energy than it takes to pro­ duce. In 2002, another study was conducted by Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. Dr. Seungdo Kim and Dr. Bruce Dale of Michigan State University's Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science Department, which defends ethanol's positive energy balance. Drs. Kim and Dale deter­ mined that ethanol provided 56 percent more energy than what was consumed during pro­ duction. ... According to the report. ’The available energy from ethanol is much higgler than the input energy fa producing etharol. In other words, using ethanol as a liquid transportation would significantly reduce domestic use of petroleum even in the worst-case sctrinu ’ The best indicata of what is efficient can be seen in the marketplace. Ethanol produc­ tion in the U.S. has grown over the post decade at an unprecedented rate. ’In 2004, the U.S. produced 3.5 billion gallons of ethanol compared to 175 million gallons in 1980. As the ethanol industry continues to expand with the construction of more plants, production will continue to increase," said Bruce Noel, a com producer from Leslie, who serves as vice chair of the National Com Growers Association Ethanol Committee. 'If 10 per­ cent ethanol is blended with gasoline, that is 10 percent less oil we have to ship in from foreign countries or pump from our own reserves. The U.S. as a whole will see the benefits from using ethanol as a renewable energy source both economically and envi­ ronmentally." Noel added. “Ethanol is a clean burning, renewable fuel made from com. Last year U.S. com producers broke records for total com production and are proving they are able to step up to the challenge of not only feeding the world, but also supplying fuel as well. As farmers produce more com, the ethanol industry is working hard to generate more ethanol per bushel of com which will increase the production efficiency and silence those who claim to find fault with ethanol." According to the USDA.the energy bal­ ance of ethanol will continue increasing as com yield trend lines continue to rise, (in the state of Michigan com yields average an annual increase of 1.5 bushels per acre); thfertilizer industry becomes more energy effi­ cient; etlianol yield per bushel of com contin­ ues to increase; and ethanol plants become even more energy efficient. The increase of ethanol consumption not only provides a new market fa U.S. com pro­ ducers. but also supplies American consumers v'ith h home-grown, renewable fuel which provides an alternative to foreign petroleum. The pnee tor petroleum will continue to increase as the supply decreases, and we can­ not wail until the reserves arc depleted to start looking fa answers. We need to s.’art looking to our fanners fa the aurwer we have been waiting fa. Headquartered in DeWitt. CMPM is a leg­ islatively-established statewide progi an. that uses one-cent per bushel of Michig.in con. sold. Investments arc made in the areas of research, education and market development in an effort to enhance the economic position of Michigan com producers. CMPM works cooperatively with the Michigan Cora Growers Association, a grassroots member­ ship association representing the state's can producer's political interests. Jody Pollok, executive directa. Com Marketing Program of Michigan What about transportation bill? Recently the U.S. House of Representatives passed the trans­ portation bill. Once the president signs it. Michigan should get more transportation funds. What projects in your area would you like the Michigan Department of Transportation construct in your area? ne Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 PMatMtv Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs President Vee PrswJent Steven Jacobs Secrecaryrtraesurer • NEWSROOM • bui Roxane Denman. Hastings: “I think that Cascade Road, where it meets Whitncyville. needs a lot of work. Construction is going to make traveling through there very diffi­ cult.” David T Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assetanf Etftor) Helen Mudry Sandra Ponsetto Patricia Johns Kelly Uoyd Brett Bremer Maroe Westover Fran Faverman Heather Reed Shirley Stark, Castleton Township: Thomas Stuart, Portland: “All the roads in Ionia County need attention really badly." • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • April Nicholson, Freeport: Classified ad* accepted Monday through Friday. 800 a.m. to 530 pm. “I think the county should do something about all of Ryan Road, from Woodschool Road east.” “1 live at Thomapple Lake and 1 would like to see M-DOT do something to change the base of the bridge on Charlton Park Road. This might keep flooding down by allow­ ing more water to flow through.” “I would like to see bet­ ter maintenance on all the roads in the county. It would be better to keep them repaired than have to detour around construc­ tion when roads get very bad.” "1 would like to see M- . DOT use some of that money to hire more employees. They should also do a better job of clearing snow in the win­ ter. Maybe they should hire people to shovel the snow off the roads." Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Sutecrtptton Ralaa: $30 per yaar in Barry County $32 par year m adjoining counbaa $35 per year etoeahera POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Oast Postage Pud ■1 Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thuradey. Augua) 4.2005 - Page 5 Let the public in on planning for courts In My Opinion: Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher last week gave not only the Board of Commissioners, but all taxpayers something to think seriously about. Fisher, in his annual report on the county’s court system, suggest­ ed to the board that the current configuration of county buildings in downtown Hastings may not be adequate in handling the caseload in the future. His assessment of the current situation gives all of us rea­ sons to examine where things are and maybe where things ought to be down the road. However, before the board and court officials begin doing some strategic planning. I would hope they invite a good cross-section of local business leaders and representatives from the public to be included in the process. I urge the County Board of Commissioners not to make the same mistakes they did when they built the new Health Department and renovated an old church building for the Commission on Aging. The land would have been bener used for something that generates taxable revenue to the city rather than giv­ ing this precious property to a non-tax able use. Another warning flag is that public officials need to begin talking about how the old 1891 courthouse is expected to be used in the future. It was just a little over a dozen years ago when the voters of Barry County agreed to spend their tax dollars tn remodel, renovate and restore a building that continues to serves as the most visible icon in this county. If Judge Fisher is correct in his assessment, and I have no reason to doubt it, the best potential solutions lie in simply moving things around to where they make more sense. I agree with Fisher that the Friend of the Court is in the wrong place, i thought when they renovated the old Hastings City Hall building a few years ago for the Friend of the Court, it was a mis­ take. The county had enough room in the Courts and luiw building to accommodate them, joining District and Probate Court. Meanwhile, I propose that non-court senices such as Cooperative Extension be moved to the old (newly renovated) City Hall. 1 think it makes good sense to consolidate all court operations into two buildings across the street from one another. I believe Circuit Court could continue for now right where it is and have the county clerk's offices be expanded within the courthouse, while moving other county officials, such as drain commissioner and planning and zon­ ing to the old City Hall location as well. There is a problem of fed­ eral and state financing with the remodeling of the City Hall facility the county would have to work through, but no decisions should be made until all the options are explored. It really bothers me when I hear government leaders say. 'We need to expand government to meet the demands of an increasing population." In today's electronic business world there's no reason why we shouldn't be able to manage government expansion through efficiency. We need to keep the costs of government under control. Plus the most important issue: It is essential that county services remain in the heart of downtown of the county seat. We cannot allow any plans to take these services and people to the outskirts of town. You only have to travel to Charlotte to see what happens when yea make that decision and the consequences to your town's vitality. In order to remain a viable community. *ve must insist the downtown be a focal point for conducting the county's business. And we must insist on preserving the stately old courthouse, which has become a landmark and tourist attraction all by itself. As I have said. I do not disagree with Judge Fisher about the chal­ lenger. of meeting the needs of Barry County’s justice system in the future, but I think we taxpayers should insist on being a part of the discussion and planning and we should insist on keeping our down­ town viable. If we play it smart, we can have winning plans all the way around and ensure that Hastings is great place to live, work and play. But it'll take good representation from all walks of life, not just the visions of a very few. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Living in Delton area has its positives, negatives To the editor: I am a senior citizen who moved to Delton 28 years ago. I believe Delton can be both a good and bad place to be. A nice elderly couple lived across the road from me. They took a lot of pride in their yard, but in »he last four years a young couple who now live there never trim around their fence posts or trees. Leaves from last fall are still all oyer the yard. Where has the pride gone? When kids went to school they were taught to have pride in their school and sports. Did someone lose that pride after graduation? If people don’t want to take pride and care for their yards they should live in apartments. I don't think this couple will get the mes­ sage because I don't think they receive the Banner. There are several junk yards in this area, but when you call the planning office, they talk to the offending residents, who laugh after they leave and don't do a thing about it. There is no excuse for this. We have a trans­ fer starion. there are scrap metal dealers in Hastings and Kalamazoo. Just about every­ body around here has a truck to haul stuff away. If these people would give up beer and cigarettes they could afford to have their junk removed. When you buy a house, you are responsible for keeping it up. I had a neighbor next door who was evict­ ed after fighting the courts for three years. She had eight dogs. I couldn’t open my win­ dows because of the noise of barking dogs. Now I open the windows and have to put up with loud mufflers. When you buy a car. you should treat it like your own body. A car needs more than just gasoline and oil. I have mine serviced every three months. One neighbor finally moved out and the house was sold. The new owners started cleanup, but went to Montreal for two months and now their lawn looks terrible. If the township supervisor drives down M­ 43 to Sprague and Systma Drive, he will understand when he sees the junk and unkempt properties. The local Rotary Club wants to put up welcoming signs. Instead, they should put up “Take Pride in Your Community’’ signs. Several years ago I was told we were los­ ing land along the lake. Silly me, I had a wall built. Now it’s the “Great Crooked Lake Wall." The lake levels have been low and get­ ting lower because people pump water to sprinkle their lawns and because fanners pump water for their fields. If they want to farm, they first should have installed wells. Last year, it cost me $90 on my tax bill to have the lake sprayed for weeds. I enjoyed not having to rake leaves every Monday. But there was no spraying this year and I am back to raking seaweed and paying the $90. The geese have been so bad this year I had a fence installed. I just hope they don't fly over low. Goose grease can be very slippery Several years ago a neighbor fell on goose grease and broke her arm. Despite all these problems. I actually enjoy living in Delton for a variety of reasons: • I have a soft spot in my heart for lakes to begin with, after being raised in a city. The lake changes several rimes a day. Living by a lake is enjoyable because you can see the blue sky, the water and beautiful sunsets. You don’t notice these kinds of things in the big cities. • I like our Delton District Library, built by the building trades students Our new library seems to have taken a keen interest in our town. • I hire local people to work for me as con­ tractors for lawn care and tree service. • The people in Delton are generally very friendly. I can call on neighbors for help when needed. • I appreciate the nearness of a church like St Ambrose. • There arc no traffic lights. • We have gasoline stations nearby. • The Delton Medical Center is just down the road. The only thing I don’t care for in that area is all this temporary help. Years ago you could see the same receptionist and the same nurse. When 1 was younger, wc didn’t have a family doctor, so when I went to a clin­ ic, I had to wait for hours to be seen. ADT • Alarm Systems • Fire Systems • Camera Systems at (616) 802-6131 f-or a free business estimate, callJeff Slum al (616) 802-6125 AUDITIONS!!! « • g • • the date or time piease contact Doug prior to August 8th. q ’Walting In the Wings’ is a comedy/drama. There • are parts for fourteen women and four men. Any post • high school age adult from Barry County or the sur- 4 rounding area is welcome to audition. Please come pre• pared to read from the script. • • Show dates are September 22. 23,24. and 25. ; |THORnRPPL£| Registration is now open for private les­ sons and Kindermusik classes at the Community Musk School in Hastings. Private lessons arc available at all skill lev­ els. in most band and orchestra instruments, piano, guitar and voice. Opportunities to per­ form in formal and informal settings arc included. Lessons will begin Monday. Aug. 22, and registration is open throughout the semester. Kindermusik classes will begin Sept. 19. These play-based nvisic and movement class­ es build academic and social skills for young children from infancy to age 6. Research has shown that music study helps develop critical thinking and self-discipline. It improves cognitive development, self­ esteem, SAT scores, spatial reasoning skills and math and reading abilities. The Community Music School Is located at First United Methodist Church. 209 W. Green St. Hastings. Need-based financial aid is available. Call CMS Coordinator Steve Youngs at (269) 948-9441 for information and to regis­ ter. The Community Music School has provid­ ed lessons and classes in Hastings since 2002 and in Battle Creek since 1996. The school is a program of the Musk Center of South Central Mkhigan, funded in part by grants from the Barry Community Foundation, the Mkhigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts. Featuring a complete menu 5 night* a week. Gardens erry Restaurant Join-qy. for Opening Wggk Starting August 7"*, Sunday Brunch 10 am - 2 pm Peggy Purchis celebrated her 80th birthday on August I st. If you would like to help her celebrate, please send a birthday card to: Peggy Purchis, 7I8 Washington Street. Nashville, MI 49073. For a fret borne estimate, call Ty Greenfield Auditions for the fall play ’Walting in the Wlnga’ by Noel Coward will be held at the COA in Hastings, locat• ed at 320 W. Woodlawn Ave. in Hastings. Ml on Monday, 0 August 8, 2005 beginning at 7PM. Doug Acker is directing and can be reached at 269-945-9249 or 269-945• 2332. If you want to audition but there is a conflict with don't know whether the suspects work any­ where. or are they too living off the public dole? Marjorie Grant, Delton Local Community Music School lessons start Monday, Aug. 22 Peggy Purchis 80th birth­ day on August 1st Security Services m • I like to be able to go to Pennock Hospital nearby in Hastings because the service is excellent. I am just an ordinary senior citizen, a quiet person and I don't want to upset the apple cart. I’ve just gotten fed up with some things going on. I went to church last Sunday morning and all of this was on my mind while I was there. May God forgive me. One other thing: Over in England, it was reported that one of the terrorists has been on the public dole He should have been grateful for the asristarce. When our local police raids meth labs, we 1 These youngsters and adults seem to be having a good time in Kindermusik class­ es at the Community Music School f ; If you see " this young woman, wish her a . Happy 18th Birthday August T** . 948-8558 ... We love you, 430 West State St.. Hastings JACQUIEI, By ASK ABOUT OUR FREE PUNCH-A-UEAL" KEY TAGS! Mown avn io Bpm Mondor Fnday •am to 3pm SMtrtw >om PUia Hut 2 — No Appointmanta Needed — performance^ ] Quick Oil Change Center [ �Page 6 - Thursday, August 4. 2005 - The Hasting:; Banner Robert H. Conrad | Mary Carolyn Jordan DeBreau \ LOWELL - Robert H. Conrad, age 72. of Lowell, formerly of Hastings, passed away July 31. >005. He is survived by his wife of 12 years. Betty; ten children. 23 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Bob enjoyed gardening and taking care of his yard. Funeral services were Wednesday. Aug. 3. 2005 at the Roth-Gerst Funeral Home. Lowell. Pastor Dave Putschoul officiated. Interment was at Rosedale Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or hospice of Michigan. Memorial services for Mary Carolyn Jordan DcBreau. who passed away April 24. 2005 will be held Sunday. August 7.2 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. Donald Joseph Antolovich IV Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Ro«d. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pbmot. Sieve Olmstead. <6161 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School I IO a m.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study !i Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jcffenon. Father Al Ruvvcll. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m; Sunday Masses 8:30 am. and 1100 a.m.; Confession Satu Jay 3:30-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. 49058 Senior Pastor. Rev. Wm Clayton Garrison. Service Tiroes: Sunday School 9XX) a.m. and 11 00 am. & 6.-00 p.m. (Small groups on 1st and 3rd Sunday nights). Wednesday: Dinner 5:45 p.m. Classes. 7:00 p.m. W ELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHO* HST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hasungs. MI 49058 Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 10:30 a.m.: Sunday School. 9:30 a.m. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Member CAwr* of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion" 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev Fr. Charles P McCabe Ill. Rector Mr F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship • 8 am. and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 am. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 Nonh Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 am. Sunday School Hour. HIM) a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pavtor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 am.; Worship 11 DO am.; Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00pm. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 Wert. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392 Summer Hours: Sunday Worship 10 am.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077 Pastor Patti Harpole. Sunday morning worship service 9:45 a.m. Nursery provid­ ed. Sunday evening "New Beginnings" starts at 5:15 with meal. 5:30 adult small group, youth gnxin. kids club. 6:30 praise service. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men's group 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ's Quilters. Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Coming in January, exploring spiritual gifts Bible study. Church website: countrychapelumc.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pavtor. Pastor Dave Wood S’. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 a.m Sunday School for all apes; 10:45 a.m.. Morning Worship Service; 6.-00 p.m.. Evening Service-. 700 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. A*ana. Sr. an:.' Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladiev Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E Main Street Middleville. Mich Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor. Phone 795-9030. Sunday Mmi 8: 30 a jn. First Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m. Confesriom 30 minutes before Mass. Rouiy Prayer 30 minutes before Mass. PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Delton. Ml 49046 • 269-671-4193. Pastor. Bernard Blair Associate Pastor. Roger Clayp-ol. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worth'd Service 11 a.m.: Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m ST. TIMOTHY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 9800 East BC Avenue. Richland. Ml 49083 Phone 269-629-9436 Eucharistic service every Sunday. 9:30 aan. "This is my body given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.' (Luke 22:19 NTV). Come share in the weekly Holy Communion - accepting Christ and being united with Him, sur­ rendering our lives to Him so that we may know His will and walk in His ways. We are located in a wooded setting, north of Richland on BC Avenue, between M-43 and Gull Lake Drive. All twpfbrr! christiyr.-. are welcome to partici­ pate n the Holy Eucharist. We believe that Christianity is a faith of inclusion, not exclusion. Therefore, you don't have to be an Episcopalian - just a believer. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N Main. P.O Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061 Reverend Mary SchippenDeMuntcr Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. • Sunday School 10:30 a.m. ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Rev Al RinseU. Pastor A mission ot St Roie Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9: 30 a.m. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Wrts.tr www. hopeum.org. Chui ch Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary­ Treasurer. Linda Cobb. Office hours. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday 9 am to 2 pm Sununday Monung: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10: 45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm: Son Shtoe Preschool (ages 3 A 4); Ttouday, Thursday taxa 9-11-JB am, 12:00-2:30 pot; Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Mtg. SAINTS ANDREW A MATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH ^4)5 McCann Rd. (in Irving) Sunday services each woek: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service). 1100 a.m. Holy Communion (each week), and Evening Prayer 6.W p.m. (May-August). Wr have a weekly Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Even Prayer service and special Holy Days services as announced (please call the rectory foe those times). The Rector of Ss. Andrew 6 Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hurtwick. The church phone num­ ber is 269-795-2370 and tic recto­ ry number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/ andnrwmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of die Greai Lakes which is in communion with The United Episo'-psi Church of North America and ux the 1928 Book of Common Prayer al all our servic- GRACF. COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. MI 49073 Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult smalt group ministry, leader­ ship training. ABUNDANT LIU FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy M 66 south of Assyria RdNashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise &. Worship 10:30 a.tn.. 600 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m Jests Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Piston David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. "Where Everyone is .Someone Special." For information call 1-616­ 731-5194 or 1-517-832-1»» HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E State Rd (Corner of Stale Rd. and Boltwood St across from Tom's Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling & Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nursery provided for all re vices. Sundays: Worship services «.’:45 and IIXX) a.m. Kids for Christ. 11:00 a m. Worship Service only for 3 A 4 yr. olds. & 5 yr-4th grade dismissed during announcements. Sunday School for all ages KMX) a.m. Adult elec­ tives for July/August. KNOW FEAR?...FEAR NOT!. CAFE BEREA tad GROWING IN WIS­ DOM AND FAITH Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Thursday: Senior Adult Coffee Hour. 9:30-1100 a m. LooU^ ahead: VBS. “Prayer Safari," August 1-5,9 ajn.-noon. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Anton. Pastor. Thursday. Aug. 4 5:30-8:15 p.m. VBE Sunday. Aug. 7 - 800-1000 am Holy Communion; 12:45 p.m Jail Worship. Tuesday. Aug. 9-100 p.m Overeaten Anonymous; 700 p.m. Education Committee. Wednesday. Aug. 10 - 600 p.m. Stewardship Committee. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 900 a.m.-Noon and 100-300 p.m. Friday 900 am.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:30 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service, 10:30 Refreshments. 11OO Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes al 8:15. 9:30 and 11 am. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays al 7 p.m.. and the Praise Team rehearses on Thu .days al 6:30 p.m. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623­ 5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 a m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Summer Worship 10:00 a_m. No summer Sunday School. Youth activities: call for information. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 900 am. Traditional Worship Services; 10:05 a.m. Children's Choir. 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship Services. Nursery care is provided for both services! Visit us online at •* ww fpcofli.org and our web log for sermons at http://hasting* presbyierian.blogspol.com/. August II ■ fcJI p* DraTitt and Mercy Olewe speak. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.l.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • Prcscnptiom" 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan Clarence D. Lancaster Denise Marie Goike DELTON - Donald Joseph Antolovich IV, of Delton, precious son of Donald and Melissa (Harris) Antolovich. passed away July 28. 2005. Donald is also survived by a brother. Tyler Antolovich and a sister. Victoria Briggs; grandparents. Roberta and Donald Antolovich II of Delton. Ronald Harris of Mio; great grandparents; John Cowcls of Moline, and Walt and Nancy Maronck of Delton; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were conducted Monday. August I. 2005 at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Pastor Bernard Blair officiat­ ed and burial took place at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the family will be appreciated. Mildred Brower HASTINGS - Mildred Brower, age 86 of Hastings, died Friday, luly 29, 2005 at Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings. She was bom January 27, 1919 in Fenton, the daughter of Gilbert and Daisy (Dennis) Harvey. She attended school in Tyrone Township. Mildred married Russell L. Brower on September 22. 1956. She was a seamstress and enjoyed sewing and crafts. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchil­ dren. Mildred attended the Woodland United Methodist Church. She is survived by lier loving husband of almost 50 years, Russell L. Brower of Hastings; two daughters. Nelma (David) Selby of Hastings; Karen Carlisle of Fountain Hill, Arizona; eight grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Mildred was preceded in death by two chil­ dren. Jack Baslock and Patricia Dewey; one grandson. Gary Selby; one brother and four sisters. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society. No visitation will be held, a private burial will take place by the family. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. GRAND RAPIDS - Louise E. Ransom, age 89. of Grand Rapids and formerly of Hastings, died Thursday. July 28. 2005 at Clark Retirement Community in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Ransom was bom on September 26. 1915 in Freeport, the daughter of Ernest and Ina Mae (Will) Kenyon. She was raised in the Freeport. Woodland and Hastings areas and attended schools there, graduating in 1933 from Hastings High School. She was married to Verland C. Ransom on July 24. 1938 at Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. She was employed at the Coleman Insurance Agency in Hastings for over 20 years, retiring in 1973. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, enjoyed bowling, cook­ ing. traveling and miniature golf. Mrs. Ransom ii survived by daughter. Judy Ransom of Bay City; sisters. Lois Fmkbeiner of Jackson and Jean (Bill) Jowett of Lansing; brothers. Richard Kenyon of Grand Rapids and Raymond Kenyon of Ashville, N.C.; nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband. Verland on September 7, 1976; by brothers, Russell. Robert. Rex Kenyon and an infant brother. Services were held Saturday. July 30.2005 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Kathy Brown officiating. Burial was al Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Clark Retirement Community or Hospice of Holland Home (2100 Raybrook Ave. SE. Grand Rapids, Ml 49546). Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeralhome.com). HASTINGS - Ciarence D. Lancaster, age 72. of Hastings, died Thursday. July 28. 2005 at his home. Mr. Lancaster was bom on April 24, 1933 in Hastings, the son of Richard and Alberta (Higgins) Lancaster. He was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings schools. He was married to Joellen Mix on September 12, 1952. Mr. Lancaster served in the U.S. Army from April 14. 1953 until his honorable dis­ charge from the reserves April 1. 1961. He was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company for 26 years before his retirement Previous employment includ­ ed Gary’s Grocery and Service Station. Shirkey’s Grocery. Olivers and Eatons in Battle Creek. He was a 27 year volunteer fireman for the Hastings Fire Department, Boy Scout Leader, Hastings Police Dept, in 1958, enjoyed fishing and hunting, motorcycling, traveling and took pride each year in decorat­ ing his home with Christmas decorations, receiving an award from tiie community for his extensive display. Current President of Hastings Manuf. Co. Retirees. Mr. Lancaster is survived by his wife. Joellen; sons. Chuck Lancaster and special friend Darlene of Kileen. Texas. Jerry Lancaster of Hastings; daughters. Dawn (Ansel) Kingsbury of Delton and Star (Brian) Brophy of Grand Rapids; three grandchil­ dren; brothers, Kenneth (Nancy) Lancaster of Hastings and Allen (Liz) Lancasl. of Hastings. Preceding him in death were hi-» parents and an infant brother. Services were held Saturday, July 3C 2005 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Ah in C. Yates officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery with escort honors by the Hastings Fire Department. Casket bearer: were provided by the Hastings Fire Department. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice, American Cancer Society and American Red Cross. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeralhome.com). For everything from business cards and brochures call JAd Graphics (269) 945-9554 NASHVILLE - Denise Marie Goike, age 53, of Nashville, formerly of Ray Township, passed away Tuesday. August 2. 2005, in her childhood home in Ray Township. Denise was bom March 27. 1952 in Mt. Clemens. . A 1970 graduate of New Haven High School. Denise owned and operated D’s Embroidery in Nashville. She was an avid horseback rider her entire life, winning many team penning competi­ tions. She also enjoyed her flower gardens and taking care of all the other animals on her farm. Denise cturageously fought her battle with ovarian canter for over two years, living each day to its fullest. She is survived by her children, Janel (Jim) Lyons of Mt. Clemens, Renee (Steve) Nikkei of Riley Township and Kenny (Stephanie) Goike of Annada Township; grandchildren. Nathan. Nick and Nolan Lyons and Kentk Nikkei; parents. Geraldine and Joseph Wilzek of Ray Township; brother, Dennis (Linda) Wilzek of Algonac; sisters, Deniellc (Tim) Strassburg of Richmond and Denette (Chris) Preston of Cottrellville; special friend. Bill Flower of Nashville; and special canine companion. Bert. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 883 Capac Road, Allenton on Friday, August 5, 2005 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Fr. Gary Frawley, celebrant. Burial will follow in West Berlin Cemetery, Berlin Township. Visitation is Thursday, 1 to 9 p.m. at Tiffany-Young and Hauss Funeral Home, 73919 North Ave. (north of 34 Mile), Annada and at the church on Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass. Memorial tributes may be made to the Gail Purtan Ovarian Cancer Fund al Karmanos Cancer Institute, 4100 John R. Detroit, Mich. 48201. |Richard N. Martin| DELTON - Richard N. Manin, age 75. of Delton, passed away July 28, 2005, in Kalamazoo. Mr. Martin was bom September 27. 1929. in Barry County, the son of Raymond and Gladys (Johncock) Martin. A graduate of Elk River High School. Elk River. Minnesota, he served his country in the Marine Corp, during the Korean conflict. On September 1. 1956, in Cloverdale, he married Margery Craker who survives. A master mechanic, Mr. Martin was a loyal tmnloyee of Hastings Motor Sales and Dewey’s Car Palace far over 20 years. Me was very active and involved with the Bernard Historical Museum for many years, •xherc he was past president, and also an active number of Faith United Methodist Church. Delton. Mr. Martin enjoyed fanning as a hobby, collecting antique tractors, and he especially loved and enjoyed his •'hikiren and grand­ children. Also surviving are his ci-ildren, Ruth Him) Amey of Holland. Michael (Kathy) Martin of Poway, CA, Margaret Martin of befton, and Roger (Roxanne) Martin of Kalamazoo* a brother, Robert Martin of Foreston. MN; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in deaiii by his parents. Funeral services were conducted on Monday, August 1. 2005 at Faith United Methodist Church. Delton. Pastors Dennis Siddall and Elmer Faust officiating. Interment Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Bernard Historical Museum or Delton Women’s Center will be appreciated. In memory of Norman C. Perkins Bom July 2, 1922 Died August 6, 2000 His life was a gift to his family. . in,* His commitment to his faith : and to his loved ones has set a high standard for his children and grandchildren. Remembered on the fifth anniversary of his death by his family with laughter and joy. ommo trarvron Auctions 2 STORY HOME 6991 Ackan Point Rtf . DeHtm. Ml On Silo. Sit., Ang. 20* 1M0 AM 2 034* st Totally Rebuilt 3 BR,? BA Living Room. Sun Room Partial Basemen! Vinyl Siding Propane Forced An Heating Central Air. 2 Decks 3*rct>ens From Mton ukc M-43 nortn to Ackrx Pont M. wk! on _____________ Acxerc Ptwit Rd to ajich rc< me sign Call 836 481 61(16 mlonnatign cr -. :s;1 [ffitronaon iimu» aaa tnn? �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 4, 2005 — Page 7 Financial FOCUS Wood School District No. 3 Irving Township, Barry County By Joyce Weinbrecht The Allegan and Barry Count)* Book said that District No. 3 started Dec. 14. 1850. Land was set aside when Alfred F. Warriner got the patent from the U.S. Government Sept 11. 1848. His property was the North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 22, except 6-1/2 rods east and west by 7 rods north and south in the northeast comer of the above land It did not say it was for a school, but that small a piece of land would only be for a school or a church. Now there is a church across on the oppo­ site comer, but Charlie Kidder said the church that is now there, got tnc land from him, and there was never a church on any of the cor­ ners of V/'vx! School and Wing roads. The school started in 1850 on that land which u as set aside in the abstract and wa« for * school. WW. Wood owned the lane across the road that is the reason it was called the Wood School. If you look at the Irving Township school map at the bottom, you will see that it was not on the 1860 map. but is on 1873. 1895, and 1913. The Allegan and Barn’ County book said it started in 1850. The land was set aside in 1848. but when the school was built, we have no exact date. As far as he can remember, from his family talking about the school, one of his relatives. Wellington Charles Kidder taught there some time after he was 21. Family story says he was a teacher of Irving Township and Hastings. So it must have been sometimes after the Atlas was printed that the school was built. Charlie Kidder says the beams are hand hewn, and the old stone walls are put togeth­ er with sand mortar. There are square nails throughout. I asked if there could have been an old log cabin and then a frame one built later. He said that from all he and the rest of his older family members remember, the present schoolhouse was the only building that had ever been thore. He said that when Wellington Charles Kidder taught there, it was there then. And Wellington was bom in 1820. We do not have the date he came to Michigan or taught at the school. Charlie thought that it was sometime after he was 21. We have another land transaction between DeWitt C. Quigley and wife and District No. 3 of Irving Township. Nov. 19.1870, containing one-half acre, and two rods of land, which made the school yard larger. Then the last land transaction we have is Thomapple Kellogg School, successor to Irving School District No. 3, selling the school to Irving Township Dec. 12, 1964. It has been the township hall ever since. Through the years there have been addi­ tions. The front entry was added on and the back addition was added for the toilets. Charles said they, at one time, had two entry ways, one for girls and one for boys. I asked Charlie about the North Irving Post Office that seemed to be where his present house is. (I* was on the 1860 map.) Mrs. Kidder brought an old picture of the old house that was there when they moved there. In the remodeling, when they were tearing down the old walls on the south side of the house, were two good-sized windows at either end of the wall, and in the windows were slots that were used for the mail when this was the post office. I was hoping they were still there, incorporated in the new walls. But they said the whole house was gut­ ted by termites. When they came in to the kitchen, they fell through the floor. So they had to knock down the whole house, doing it in a few hours. Neighbors going to work in the morning saw the house. At night when they came home, there was just a pile of junk. Wood School District No. 3 Irving Township, Barry County The Wood School is located in Irving Township. Section 22. District No. 3. This was the third school organized in Irving Township. The land south of the present building was settled by white men several years before the north pari the township. George Ingram was bom Dec. 5. 1839. He was the first white baby bom in Irving Township. A.E. Bull and William and Velorous Ingram were the first white settlers. They came io 1837. On. and for about two miles north of the present site, Indians were the first so-called farmers. They purchased land from the gov­ ernment. They tried to settle down to fanning, but they were very poor fanners, and soon gave up and left. In the winter of 1841-42, Peter Cobb and family bought a large tract of land south of the school. He became a permanent settler. Mr. Newman, a gold miner from Alaska, came about the same time. He bought land west of the Cobb settlement, but he did not become a permanent settler. In 1849, Alonzo Wood bought a tract of land north of the school. The present owner. George Taggart, has the original abstract. It is a very interesting document. Alonzo lived in a shack. Part of the time a brother, Philip, lived with him. Alonzo fell in love with Lucy Teeple. They Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. Don't Get Dragged Down by Investment "Anchors" both favored marriage, but they quarreled. As a result, they both lived alone, and died alone. The financial markets will always be ing life, you probably would be doing a ioi yet, the 10 percent figure, in isolation, may The story is told, and verified by two oldsomewhat unpredictable. Some investors better than most people - because not be all that meaningful. The amount timers, that Alonzo died while alone and in can cope with this fact, but others find it Americans' savings rale is abysmal. And you need to put away each year depends bed. Friends missed him. and when they almost intolerable - and so they look for found him. the many rats and mice that lived on a variety of factors: your age. the in his mattress, had already chewed his ears rules of thumb, or "anchors," to keep their amount you've already saved, the type of off. portfolios stable during all economic envi­ lifestyle you've envisioned for your retire­ Billy Wood bought, or homesteaded, the The foilowing prices are from the dose of ronments. Some of these anchors may ment, how much your spouse is saving, land next to the present school property. The business last Tuesday. Reported changes etc. have some value, but. before you employ exact date is not available, but probably it was are from the previous week. them, ask yourself. Are they right for meT * Count on all stocks to bounce back 1850 in the spring. One of the oldest settlers 19.97 AT&T +.53 Let's take a look at some common rules Although past performance does not guar­ kft says that very- likely Billy Wood built the +.62 SBC Communications 24.66 antee a future result, the stock market, as a of thumb: present Wood.School building. 4421 Anheuser Buscti -1.69 * Buy low. sell high - This would be a whole, has always rebounded from down The Wood School District No. 3 was organ­ 15.99 +.30 CMS Energy periods - but the same is not necessarily great piece of investment advice - except ized Dec. 14. 1850. When first organized, 4428 +.59 Coca-Cola that it's virtually impossible to follow. true for individual stocks. In fact, some of there were two terms: four dimmer months, 50.74 ♦7.76 DaimlerChrysler Nobody can accurately predict whe. the them never recover from major losses, or, and five winter months. The teacher was paid Dow Chemical 47.96 +.94 $18 a month, and boarded with the parents. market has reached a "high" or a "low." if they do. it takes many years - and during ♦21 59.81 Enron-MoW This building was both school and church. Consequently, you can't really use "market that time, you could have found better 25.14 -.71 Family Dollar A United Brethren minister came to preach. 18.13 -20 opportunities for those investment dollars. First Financial Bancorp timing" as a sound investment strategy. The school was also a funeral home. When +.02 Fort Motor Co. 10.88 Many investors hoid on to losers far too Instead, buy quality stocks and hold ttem they saw the funeral procession coming, the General Motors 36S3 -.33 for the long term - at least until your needs long because they dislike admitting they children quickly put everything in order for 83.31 -31 IBM may have made a mistake. Don't let this change or the companies themselves have the service. They sat on a hard bench by tiic 56.83 ♦.12 JCPenney moved in a different direction. false pride get in your way; if a stock or wall during the service. As soon as the funer­ Johnson 8 Johnson 64 63 +1.96 * Own a percentage of stocks equal to ocher investment just isn't panning out, get al was over, school was resumed. Ketoggs Company 45.49 +.97 100 minus your age - The rule behind this rid of it and move on. The soil west of the school is light and 31.48 ♦1.12 McDonald's Chart your own course guideline is fairly straightforward: The sandy. The early settlers, many of whom were ♦.70 2694 Pfizer Inc. younger you are, the higher the percentage As we've seen, some of these rules of English, cut the timber and plowed the land, ♦.12 Semco Energy 6.57 but did nothing to improve or conserve the of stocks you should own. So, for exam­ thumb contain elements of truth - but they 155.00 ♦.11 Sears Holding soil. Being poor farmers, they soon moved ple, if you are 30. the "rule of 100" sug­ simply may not be right for your individ­ Spartan Motors 11.69 +.68 away ♦131 27.67 gests that your portfolio should consist of TCF financial ual situation. In the long run, you'll July 1. 1846. Herman Knappen of +27 Wai Mart 49.80 70 percent stocks, with the remaining por­ increase your chances of success by mak­ Hastings, opened a stage coach line between tion being made up of fixed-income vehi­ ing decisions based on your individual Gold 432.10 +8.88 Battle Creek and Grand Rapids. This road 724 +.23 goals and needs, and on the qualities of cles and cash equivalents. But if you're 50. Silver was almost a natural highway, since the oak ♦103.97 Dow Jones Average 10,683.74 specific investments. your holdings should consist of 50 percent openings were open enough to afford vehicles Volume on NYSE 1.5B — This entire site Copyright C 2005 Edward stocks, according to this rule, and once ready access to almost any direction. I natu­ Jones you're 70. stocks should only make up 30 rally passed through Irving. Thus, the mail percent of your portfolio. While the basic was delivered to Irving Station. Later it was idea behind this rule may make some taken to the Billy Wood farm, where people called for it each week. The first North Irving sense, the "100 minus age" formula could Post Office was established in 1858. Peter result in a portfolio that is much too con­ Cobb was the postmaster for years. servative for you. Instead of allocating The first store in North Irving was owned i your investments according to a rigid by Mrs. Hammond. This was on the road 1/2 numerical equation, try to build and adjust mile west of the Wood School. Mrs. a diversified portfolio based on your goals, Hammond established a post office in her risk tolerance and time horizon. store. For several years this road and several * Save and invest 10 percent of your crossroads were well traveled. As people gross income - If you follow this rule of gradually gave up farming and moved away, thumb consistently throughout your work­ the store was abandoned and the roads deteri­ orated. The United Brethren stopped coming to the schoolhouse. In 1868. Rev. H.S. Smith organized a Wesleyan Methodist class in a schoolhouse about three miles north of the Wood School. (Either the Jones, north two miles and east two miles, or the Fillmore, three miles north.) A few years later, William Moulton wanted iv sec a church built. Hs started the building, Families who could go anywhere for health care, count on Pennock and outr physicians. Why? Just ask Duane expecting support from the neighbors. They failed him. So, and Patricia Thatcher. with a partially constructed building on his hands, he turned "Our former physician reduced her practice, and we worried about finding a new doctor. Wow, what a great to the Congregationalists for help. They pledge support hnd in first impression Dr. Randall made on both of us! He treated us as VIPs, he really listened, took the time to 1877 the Moulton Church was learn about all of our medical histories and medications. He even put us on the right course for healthier erected. This building is one mile living. Although he's in demand, he made us feel like the only patients in the world. That's personal care east and about two miles north of the Wood School. Rev. Jones you just can't find anywhere else!" was the pastor. He had been a leader in the Wesleyan Methodist To learn more, or to find a Pennock denomination. He was pastor of affiliated physician near you, call us at a Congregational! st church in (269) 945-1749 or visit us on the web at Freeport at the same time. Soon www.pennockhealth.com the Congregationalists turned the Moulton Church over to the Wesleyan Methodists. - Mrs. Gladys Cook - 1958 Charles Kidder could tell you the year die Moulton Church, later called the North Irving Church, was abandoned. This information came from: The History of Barry and Allegan Counties, Mrs. Ida Cairns (an old settler). Mrs. Earl Travis (an old settler) and Mr. George Tag jart - a man who was interested and very helpful. Dick Taggart might know about the abstract that his dad had. Also, he will know any name 1 can’t remember in the picture. I’ll send the picture soon. Gladys. In about 1915-16 the teacher at Duane and Patricia Thatcher the Wood School taught my sis­ ter. Clara Walters, the ninth grade in addition to the required 1 through 8. I think the teacher was Nora Cairns. A call to Gerald Cairns would make sure. He lives on Sugar Bush Lake Road. I think it is a Freeport H EALT H^^jSER VICES phone. Pastor Lila Cairns Manker (Pilgrim Holiness Pastor) also taught there. Bertha . Otot«sion11' Pro8r«sil( Olner. Mr. Shirley Wing and dinners i»P"s°°’ V ____ Page were early teachers. Arabclle Moore Walters taught about 1919-20. STOCKS Mori on Wert... Sitaibetolbe BANNER! M..M “At Pennock, Professional Care is More Than a Promise, ” It's Our Pledge. Pennock 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings • WWW.PENNOCKHEALTH.COM 09544041 �Page 8 - Thursday. August 4. 2005 - The Hastings Banner lonia is having a fanners market each Monday. Wednesday and Saturday until Oct. 31 at the lot on Adams Street and Steele Street. This is a handy location with a cov­ ered area in mid-lot. Grand Ledge is having its annual Island Art Fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Aug. 6. in Island Park downtown. More than 100 artists and craftsmen will show their wares. Also, rides on the riverboat are avail­ able. along with music, food and more. The county council of VFW posts of Ionia County will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Aug. 9. at Belding. The Clarksville Ox Roast is coming Saturday. Aug. 13. with a pancake breakfast, tractor pull, parade at 11 a.m.. children's games at noon, talent show at 4 p.m. and the ox roast sandwiches served at 5:30. Hubbardston American Legion oost is having its annual chicken barbecue and. trac­ tor pull Saturday, Aug. 14. Berlin Center United Methodist Church is having its annual ice cream social with p;es, sloppy joe sandwiches and ice cream Thursday. Aug. 18. from 4 to 7 p.m.. The church is located eight miles north of Lake Odessa. Retirees of the Ionia State Hospital and Riverside Corrections will have their annual picnic on Thursday. Aug. 18. starting at 4 p.m. at the Sherwood Forest Community Room on Haynor Road The Saranac Bridge Festival is coming on Saturday, Aug. 27, with breakfast, parade, talent contest, volleyball tournament, washer toss tournament, lawn tractor pull, three-onthree basketball, music, demonstrations, pig, roast, children's fishing derby, entertainment, food and more. Family friendly Elaine Gariock is this year's recipient of the Janie Rodriguez Memorial community service award. Shown with her at the ceremony is the husband of the late community activist. The local historical society had a perfect day weatherwise for Depot Day on Saturday. The only flaw was that a fuse blew and so did a transformer on the power pole, so there was no electricity in either building. Even so. the sound man figured a way to make his equipment work so the amplifiers functioned all though the time. Visitors to the new freight station could see the exhibits in the largest room by daylight from two windows. Health Line by Scott B. Brasseur. M.D. 1OO5 West Green Street Hastings. Michiqan l‘>O7»S telephone .?<•*♦ 945 2 119 Internal Medicine BELL’S PALSY Ona side of my face looks like it had a stroke. It droops and won’t work. I went to emergency and they said it was Bell's palsy. It sure looks like a stroke to me, what’s the difference? That certainly must be very scary to wake up and notice that half your face isn't working. Who wouldn't think of a stroke? I certainly would. You also did the right thing and go to the emergency room immediately and get it checked out because the treatment for a stroke and Bell's palsy are completely different. Bell’s palsy is a weakness (and sometimes complete paralysis) of the muscles on one side of your face. It presents as a droopy appearance of the eyelids, facial muscles and the comer of your mouth. It may be difficult to close your eye on that side which may result in eye injuries. Headaches and facial pain may also be present along with a loss of taste and a change in the amount of tears and saliva. Symptoms usually occur abruptly but range from mild weakness to complete paralysis. We're not completely sure but it is generally thought that it Is due to the facial nerve becoming swollen and injured on one side of the face. A stroke on the other hand causes weakness In muscles because of a problem in the brain itself rather than the nerve that supplies the muscles. Infections and tumors may also present in the same way so until you see a doctor that can tell the difference, you need to seek medical attention immediately. Considering that fact that we're not entirely sure what causes Bell's palsy, the best treatment is also questionable. In most patients, some doctors aren't sure that any treatment changes the ultimate outcome of Bell's palsy. 80% will recover fully without any treatment at all within a few months. Some doctors will try a variety of medications based on their own opinions and experience. Eye care is generally the biggest thing to be concerned about with Bell's palsy. Make sure your doctor instructs you on the proper care for your eyes if you are told that you have Bell's palsy. Scott Brasseur, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician for medical advise before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. oMMorr but it took some adjustment of one's eyes to see much in the school room. Mike McCartney and the Gillilands, along with the Deardorffs, served hot sandwiches on a steady basis, along with ice cream sundaes the whole time. Boy Scouts directed parking. With the new building came an enlarged parking lot and overflow parking was on the grassy knoll behind the lot. The buildings were open at 10 a.m. for viewing of exhibits, which included equipment from the offices of Doctors Tromp, Hoffs and Lincoln; antique funeral home items. Native American projectile points with maps, sewing Hems, a gasoline engine found in a well pit ted refurbished by Jerry Bennett after it soaked for a y<*ar in WD-40, the orig­ inal mail buggy from 1904 and ocher items, including plat maps of the village. At 1 pjn.. the crowd was invited to gather on the north veranda of the depot (in the shade) while memlcrs of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society's board of directors, the building committee and selected others gathered in front of the new freight station. John Waite, society president, presided and led in a dedi­ cation of the building, which includes a trib­ ute to David Smith Jr. of Arizona whose gen­ erous bequest made possible the completion of the building. Visitors were impressed by the ample size of the structure and its com­ pleted amenities. The kitchen is yet to be fin­ ished and floor covering for the school room is yet to be done. At 2 p.m., the Janie Rodriguez community service award was presented to longtime resident Elaine Gariock, author of this column. Mel McCloud, a member of the Lake Odessa Village Council, also invited those who pre­ viously had been given to the honor to share the stage. The program continued with music and comedy, followed by the Com Cob Cloggers whose portable stage had been located alongside Emerson Street. The Center Stage Dancers had earlier used the same stage. The audience under the tent merely had to rum their chairs to face south to enjoy the dance performances. At 5 p.m., the drawing was held to determine the raffle winners. First prize was for a two-day stay on Drummond Island. That went to a lady from Lowell. Dean Cross won the $100 cash prize and there was a $50 prize won by a local person. The gift shop had many visitors. The ticket office in the depot has been turned back into a railroad display area, so many items in storage for months could again be brought out for the public to enjoy. The Barcrofts at Carlton Center hosted family members from Woodland, Lake Odessa., Grand Rapids, Big Rapids as a farewell gathering for the Tennessee Morse family members who were heading home the next day after two weeks with Michigan rel­ atives, here and at Fremont, on Saturday evening The Mote family held its 95th reunion at the village park Saturday. July 30. This fam­ ily had Quake roots, but became members of the Ola Order German Baptist Brethren, which had churches at Thomapple and South Woodland. The last church was on Vedder Road and Darby. The building remains, but ownership has reverted to the farmer whose land surrounds it. For years members came from Indiana to hold the required one annual meeting. Sometimes we sec changes and have to wonder what is coming. The southeast cor­ ner of the former EBI Breakthru building has had a new entry made into a solid wall. The new door and windows and a sign indicate Dear Annie: I am a sophomore in co'.lege and have been dating 'Andrew* for nearly six months. He lives with his father and stepfam­ ily There are seven! legal problems involv­ ing abuse in Andrew's family. Social Services visits their house often to check up on things. Along with that, his family has no sense of financial responsibility, and much of the bur­ den falls on Andrew. Bills have been placed in his name because the adults in this house­ hold have not paid them. Andrew cannot currently afford to move out. All his money goes toward college tuition and car payments. His father helps with noth­ ing. His mother, who lives in another state, tries her best but cannot afford much. I know and adore Andrew's mother, but I cannot bear to be around his father and step­ mother. I do not approve of how they do any­ thing in their bouse, because I feel it endan­ gers the young children who reside there 1 rarely visit them, and apparently, they have noticed. They told Andrew I needed to be more ■friendly.’ I care very much for Andrew, but why do I have any obligations to his family? He feels I should ’make nice" so as not to cause any problems. What do you think? - Reluctant Girlfriend Dear Reluctant: Is this relationship seri­ ous? If so. you must find a way to get along with Andrew's family, whether or not you approve of them. He obviously wants to remain close to his father. Social Services is handling the abuse issue, which means you can choose to be a stabilizing influence in the family or a source of stress. You don't have to like these people, but you can be polite and civil, and show Andrew that you care enough about him to make the effort. Religious respect Dear Annie: Last month, my nephew, who is a rabbi, sent me an e-mail announcing that his 19-year-old daughter is getting married, and he asked for the addresses of my children. 1 gladly obliged. Yesterday, an invitation came r my house addressed to my daughter - not Iter husband. My son-in-law is not Jewish pjk! therefore, my daughter was invited akne. Furthermore, she has been married for 1G years and does not live at my house. How archaic and intolerant can people be? Needless to ny, I won't be atte.tding, even though I am the only aunt left on that side of the family, and incidentally, I cm my nephew's godmother as well. What is your opinion? - Disgusted with Religion Dear Disgusted: Someone who is deeply observant would not recognize a marriage between a Jew and a non-Jew. However. Jewish law certainly allows you to invite a non-Jew to a wedding or any other event, and in fact, requires that people treat one another with respect, and not intentionally insult them or cause hurt feelings. Your nephew's attitude does not reflect his religion, only his personal need to let you know he still disapproves of your daughter's marriage. You were right to decline, but we hope you will not penalize the newlyweds for Dad's unkind gesture. Shame on shaving Dear Annie: I read the letter from ’Konfused in Kansas." whose son had his eyebrow shaved off as a practical joke. As a family doctor, I would just like to point out that eyebrow shaving is a lousy idea of a prank. We were taught in our medical training never to shave off eyebrows when repairing lacerations, because they do not always grow back. If guys feel compelled to do something stupid while their buddy is sleeping, make it artwork that can be washed off (and laughed off) in the morning, please. -- Pragmatic in Pennsylvania Dear Pragmatic: As women who have tweezed eyebrows into, oblivion, we know they do not always grow back. We're not sure guys will try creating a Picasso instead, but thanks for the suggestion. Insulting inheritance Dear Annie: I wonder what you would say to a son who is constantly demanding that his father make out a will and leave his 10-acre property to him, excluding his sister. My husband and I have been married just that it will be used as a portrait studio. Nearby, the former Kimmel/Lathrop build­ ing on Fourth Avenue at Second Street has had new long windows installed on the north side and new w indow and doors on the west side. We are waiting to see what use will be made of this building. The Intemet/electronics business that was here now has moved south one door into the second half of the Kimmel building. over a year. He has a grown son and daughter from a previous marriage, both of whom are married with children of their own. 1 have two grown daughters who arc doing very well None of our children lives anywhere near us. My husband is 59 years old and is a very caring person who loves all our children. Several years ago, he generously told his son. ’Johnny.’ that be could visit Use property any time he wants, and if he would like io do some landscaping or whatever, he should feel free to do so. Johnny gestured, rubbing his thumb and finger together, saying. ’Not until I have that piece of paper." I could see that my husband was hurt and embarrassed. Recently, Johnny sent a letter stating that he and his family are moving to another coun­ try and he wants written documentation that the property will be left to him. In the letter, he also states that his dad "owes him" because my husband .wasn't always a perfect father. We have plans to retire on that land in three years and live out our final days there. 1 can­ not imagine having a son or daughter who keeps looking forward to the day you die. How do we stop Johnny's constant preoccu­ pation with our retirement nest egg? — Headed for Retirement in Michigan Dear Michigan: You and your husband should see a lawyer about making yoer wills, leaving whatever you plan to leave to whomever you wish to leave it. (We strongly urge you to give each child an equal share.) Johnny is not entitled to know the contents of his father's will until after Dad's death. When he asks about the property, he should be told. ’Doo': worryx It's all taken care of.’ Turn back tanning Dear Annie: I am concerned about teenagers who. despite warnings of skin can­ cer in the future, continue to sun tan and use tanning booths I wonder if you might have room for the story of how we got through to my granddaughter. . "Katie" tanned to a deep bronze each sum­ mer and used tanning booths during the nx; of the year to maintain the color. Her father, a physician, tried to tell her that she risked can­ cer in later years. I tned to warn her. Her response was a blithe. "Oh. Grandma, by the time I'm your age, they'll have a cure for can­ cer." One day. I told her to take a good look at my face. "These wrinkles and that ugly brown spot are not from age. They're from sun dam­ age. Thai was the end of the tanning. You can't scare teenagers by talking about a dis­ figuring and painful disease that seems abstract to them. Father. talk about what they can see for themsclve.. The language of beau­ ty is one they understand. — Madison, Wts.. Grandma Dear Grandma: We're glad yoa found a way to reach your granddaughter and reake her realize that sun damage doesn't happen overnight. You have to work at it. Shed some light Dear Annie: I read the letter from ’Valley Village." who was embarrassed because he.husband used a penlight to read the menu in a dark restaurant. I say. "What a great idea.” As I've gotten older, dim lighting makes it hard foe me to see small print. I once strug­ gled to read a menu by the table's candle. Imagine my embarrassment when the menu caught fire. Now I carry a penlight, too. Mark in Okinawa. Japan Dear Mark: Bet the other patrons were thrilled when your menu caught fire. They could finally see theirs. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net. or write to: Annie’s Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190. Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and readfeatures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC When the Reith-Reilly business had its equipment in town. Alger Street had a new topcoat applied, so it is just as smooth as the downtown alleys. Richard Heaven of Clarksville had hip surgery on Monday in Grand Rapids. His son from Ypsilanti has come to care for him. He even took Dick to the Ionia Free Fair last week for a look around from his wheelchair. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 4. 2005 - Page 9 LEGAL NOTICES DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by TIMOTHY J. HAIGH and JOLENE F HAIGH. husband and wife, to HOMESTEAD SAVINGS BANK, dated May 17. 2002. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan on May 22. 2002. in Uber 1080600 of Mortgages, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Three and 72/100 ($83 463 72) Dollars, and no proceedings having been irstituted to recover m the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in sa»d Mortgage has become operative; NOW. THEREFORE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage and in pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided, the said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein described or so much thereof as may be necessary, at pubic auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse, cast door, 220 West State Street, in the City of Hastings, and County of Barry. Michigan, that being the ptace of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on September 15. 2005 at 1 00 o'clock Eastern Daylight Savings Time in the afternoon of said day. and said premis­ es will be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgage, together with 5.750% mtere-j fagal costs, attorneys' fees and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; which said prem­ ises are descnbed in said Mortgage as follows, toLot 8. Block 10. HJ. Kenfield s Addition, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats, on page 9 City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date ot such sale, unless determined abandoned In ac-xxdance with MCLA 600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (CO) cays from the dale of such sale Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. you are hereby advised that this notice is attempting to collect a debt, and that any informa­ tion obtained will be used against you. If you dispute ‘hts indebtedness within thirty (30) days of your receipt of this notice, you will be pro­ vided with verification of the amount owing. Dated; July 20. 2005 HOMESTEAD SAVINGS BANK Mortgagee TUCK. GARRISON & MOORE. P.L.LC. By: Mark W Garrison (P24068) Attorneys for Mortgagee Business address: 403 South Supenor. P.O. Box 660 Albion. Michigan 49224 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Tammy E. Custer f/k/a Tammy Ej;Stockham, an unmarried woman, to Key Bank USA. National Association, mortgagee, dated October 9, 2002 and recorded November 13. 2002 in Instrument Number 1091412, Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by HSBC Bank USA. National Association, as trustee, on behalf of the holders ot the Deutsche A!t-A Securities. Inc. Mortgage Loan Trust Certificates. Senes 2005-4 by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-Five and 52/100 Dollars ($99,875 52) including interest at the rate of 7.99% per annum Under the power of sale contained In the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises. or some part at them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on September 1, 2005. The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as Lot 928 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned m accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the bor­ rower. In that event, your damages, if any. are limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale Dated August 4. 2uU5 ORLANS ASSOCI­ ATES PC Attorneys for HSBC Bank USA. National Association, as trustee, on behalf of the holders of the Deutsche Alt-A Securities. Inc. Mortgage Loan Trust Certificates. Series 2005-1 . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 231.4745 ASAP714755 08/04 . 08/11. 06/18. 08/25 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Safe THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return ol the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by James Robert McCown and Jacquekne McCown, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to America's Wholesale Lender. Mortgagee, dated May 12. 1999. and recorded on May 20. 1999 in instrument 1029803. in Barry county records. .Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date h-woof the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Four Hundred Thirteen And 42/100 Dollars ($118,413.42). including interest at 7.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastngs at 1:00 PM, on August 18. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbod as Beginning 1790 feet West of the Northeast comer of Section 26. Township 4 North. Range 7 West, at line post on Barnum road, thence Sc ith 341 feet, thence West 746 feet, thence North 341 feet, thence East 746 feet to the place of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale Dated: Juty 21. 2005 For more information, please call: FC X 2*8 593 1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans. Inc., d/b/a America's Wholesale Lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #061270F01 om«rr> Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the forecioelng mortgagee. In that evNit, your damages. If any. shall be limit­ ed sol sty to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default las been made in the conditions of a mortgage mide by Brett A Mansbe-ger. a mamed man. original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for lender. Mortgagee, dated February 7. 2003. and recorded on February 10. 2003 in instrument 1097350. in Barry county records. Michigan. on which mortgage there isetemi to be due al tt»e date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seven Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-One And 70/100 Collars ($107,531.70), ixkxkng interest at 4.625% f>er annum. Under the power of sale contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a saw ol the mortgaged premises. or some (>art of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings at 1:00 PM, on August 25. 2005 Said piemises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 68. 89. and 70 of the Replat of Outtot “A* of Fair Lake Park Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats on Page 88. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 800.3241a, in which cass the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: July 28. 2005 For more information, please call: FC R 248 593.1305 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for lender 30400 Tekjgraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4048S49F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO C DLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your demegee, If any, shall be limit­ STATE OF MICHIGAN ed solely to the return of the Wd amount ten­ BARRY COUNTY dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALc - Default has been made in 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT the conditions of a mortgage made by Darrell B ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION Vandenburg, a married man. original mortgagors), POSTING AND NOTICE OF ACTION to Consolidated Mortgage and Financial Services CASE NO. 05-369-DO Corporation, Mortgagee, dated February 16. 1998. Courthouse. 220 W State St. Hastings. Ml 49058 and recorded on March 16. 1998 in instrument Plaintiff 1008910. and assigned by said Mortgagee to BRENDA JEAN WEBBER ContiMortgage Corporation as assignee by an 611 S Hanover assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on Hastings. Ml 49058 which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the Plaintiff 's attorney date hereo' the sum of Thirty-Seven Thousand Five in Pro Per Hundred Thirty-Eight And 91/100 Dollars (269) 948-3969 ($37,538.91). including interest at 13 99% per v annum. Defendant Under ttie power of sale contained in said mort­ JEFFREY JACOBS WEBBER gage and ’he statute in such case made and pro­ (address unknowr) vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will TO JEFFREY JACOBS WEBBER be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, IT IS ORDERED or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry 1. You are being sued by plaintiff in this court to County Courthouse in Hastings at 1O0 PM. on obtain a divorce from the bonds of matrimony. You August 11.2005 must file your answer or take other action permitted Said premises are situated in Township of Irving. by law in this court at the court address above on o. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lots before 28 days after 3rd publication of this order. If 1 and 2. ol Block 1, of Samuel Roush's Addition to you fail to do so. a default judgment may be entered the Village of Freeport, according to the recorded against ynu for the relief demanded in the complaint plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, on filed in this case Page 23. tiemg located on the Northeast one quar­ 2 A copy of this order shall be published each ter of Section 1. Town 4 North. Range 9 West, Irving week in The Hastings Banner ’or three consecutive Township. Barry County. Michigan The re<lemption period shall be 6 months from weeks, and proef of publication shall be filed in this the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ court. doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in 3. Brenda Jean Webber. Plaintiff, shall post a which case the redemption period shall be 30 days copy of this order in the courthouse for three con­ from the cate of such sale secutive weeks, and shall file proof ot posting in this Dated Ju y 14. 2005 court For more information, please call: 4. A copy of this order shall be sent to Jeffrey FC J 248 593 1311 Jacobs at the last known address requested, before Trott & Trott. P C. the date of the last publication, by registered mail, Attorneys For ContiMortgage Corporation return receipt and the affidavit of mailing shall be 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 filed with this court. Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 July 19. 2005 Fite H033000F01 James H Fisher otMwn Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages, If any. shall be limit­ ed solety to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Rebecca S. Neitzke. a single woman, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . as nominee for tender. Mortgagee, dated October 14, 2004, and recorded on October 21. 2004 m instru­ ment 1135859. in Barry county records. Michigan, or. which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereo’ the sum of Sixty-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Six And 00/100 Dollars ($68,906.00), including interest at 6% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wilt be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse -n Hastings at 1:00 PM. on August 18. 2005 Said premises are situated in Village of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 1 and 2 of Block 4 of Parrott's Addition to the Village ot Woodland, according to the recorded piat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats, on Pago 36. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: Juty 21. 2005 For more information, please call: FC W 248 593 1312 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . as nominee for tender 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #061397F01 0^iTTJ Notice Ot Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR* ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any. shall be limit­ ed Aoleiy to ths return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Stephen E. Curtis and Jill A. Curtis, husband tnd wife, original mortgagor(s). to Union Bank and Trust Company. N.A., Mortgagee, dated December 12. 1963, and recorded on December 16. 1983 in Uber 267 on Page 158. and asdjMlA* Aaid. Mortgegeej.to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc as nominee for Lender as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records' Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at toe dele hereof the sum of Twenty-One Thousand Thirty-Four And 60/100 Dollars ($21,034.60). including interest at 13.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1.00 PM. on August 18. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 150 feet of the following description A parcel of land located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 15. Town 2 North, Range 10 West. Orangeville Township. Barn County. Michigan, described as. Beginning at a point which lies 2162.90 feet due South and 300 00 feet due East of the Northwest comer of said Section 15; thence due East 300.00 feet; thence due South par­ allel to the West tene of said Section 15. 345.50 feet to the centeriine of Keller Road; thence North 65 degrees 23 minutes 49 seconds West 329.96 »et along the centeriine of road; thence due North 208.13 feet Io the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated July 21, 2005 For more information, ptease call: FC R 248 593 1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc as nominee for Lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #010469F03 THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Terry H. Varner, and Roseann M.Vamer, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., mortgagee, dated December 9. 2003 and recorded December 18. 2003 in Instrument Number 1119522, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Frfty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-One and 67/100 Dollars ($154,631.67) including inter­ est at the rate of 7.65% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on August 18. 2005. The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast comer of the South 27 Acres of the North 50 Acres of the East 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, Town 3 North. Range 8 West; thence North 5 2/3 rods; thence West 28 1/3 rods; thence South 5 2/3 rods; thence East 28 1/3 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the proper­ ty is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solety to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale. Dated: July 21. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 File No. 213.0439 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sate mey vt rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. *n that event your damages, If any, shall bn tann­ ed solety to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus InteresL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been rm ds In the conditions of a mortgage made by Dennis .Vten a/k/a Dennis R Allen ano Josephine Allen, hustxtod and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Option Ot Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated December 27.2004, and record­ ed on January 13, 2005 in instrument 1140109, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof toe sum of Seventy Thousand Five Hundred Fourteen And 54/100 Doiars ($70,514.54), including interest at 9.6% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and 'he statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 100 PM, on Auguet 11,3005. Sard premises are situated in Township of Cartton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Comendng at the South 1/4 post of Section 28­ 4-8 North 342 feet thence West 446 leeL North 196 feet. East 446 feet. South 195 feet to the point of beginning. Cartton township. Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a, In which case the redemption period shafl be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: Juty 14. 2005 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593 1310 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #060122F01 cmanv PUBLIC NOTICE In compliance with Public Act 267 (1967), Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education posts this schedule of regular meetings lor the 2005-2006 school year. Meetings of the Barry Intermemate School District Board of Education will be held on the second Monday of each month. 730 p.m. Location and dates as follows: August 8. 2005 September 12.2005 October 10. 2005 November 14. 2005 December 12. 2005 January 9. 2006 February 13. 2006 March 13.2006 Apnl 10.2006 May 8. 2006 June 12.2006 Barry LS D.. 535 W. Barry I.S.D., 535 W. Barry I.S.D . 535 W. Barry I.S.D.. 535 W. Barry I.S.D.. 535 W. Barry LS D.. 535 W Barry LS D.. 535 W D < Elementary. 327 Barry I.S.D., 535 W. Barry LS D.. 535 W. Barry LS D.. 535 W. Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings. Michigan Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings. M.chigan Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings, Michigan Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings. Michigan Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings, Michigan Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings. Michigan Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings. Michigan North Grove Street. Delton. Michigan Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings. Michigan Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings, Michigan Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings. Michigan THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT1 NG TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Detauit has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason S Boye and Amanda Boye. husband and wHe to Fkst NLC Rnanaal Services. LLC. mortgejee. dated September 4. 2002 and recorded September 11, 2002 in Instrument Number 1087260. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by U S Bank National Assooabon as Trustee of CSFB ABS Trost Senes HEAT 2002-4 by assignment dated September 11. 2002 and record­ ed on April 22.2005 in Instrument Number 1145298 , Bany County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Four and 90/100 Dollars ($119,784 90) mduding interest at the rate of 7.00% per annum. Under the power at tate contained m the mortgage and the statutes of toe State of Michigan, notice ts hereby given that toe mortgage w« be foredoaed by a sale of toe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pub­ lic venue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 p.m. on August 18, 2006. The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: N Lof 1 and the East 1/2 of Lot 2. and all that part of Lot 11 of James Dunning s repietted addition to the City formerly Village ol Hastings, described as beginning al a point on toe North line of said Lot 11 where toe line dividing the East and West 1/2 of Lol 2 of said Plat meeis said North line of Lot 11; thence Southerly 61.5 feet to a point 3 feet South of toe Westerly extension of toe North inc of the South 1/2 of Lot 938 of toe city, formerly Visage of Hastings; and distent West 17.5 feet from toe East Uno of said Lot 11; thence East parallel with said North line to the Southerly extension ol said dividing line between the East and West 1/2 of Lot 2; thence Northerly along said Southerly exten­ sion of the line dividing the East and West 1/2 of Lot 2 to the Place of Beginning. And all that part of Lot 11. lying East of toe dividing line between the East and West 1/2 of Lof 2, where said Line is extended Southeestedy at right angles with Green Street at a point where said Line intersects toe Weft Sne ot Lot 938. of the original Plat erf the Village, now City of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof, all being in Block 1 at James Dunning Addition to the City, formerly VBage of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof EXCEPT AM that part of Lot 11 of James Dunning’s replatted addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, lying East of the Southerly extension of the dividing line between the East and Weat 1/2 of Lol 2 of said Plat and South of a lino which lies 3 feet South of and parallel with toe V’esterty extension of the North line of toe South 1/2 of Lot 938 of the CRy. tormerty Vfflage of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shaM be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case toe redemption period shad be 30 days from toe date of the sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: TWfbtectoeihg ^tortgagae can resemfl toe sate* WY and there is a stmuftaneocs resolution w-to the bor­ rower. In that event, your damages, if any. are limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale. Dated July 21,2006 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys lor U S Bank National Association as Trustee of CSFB ABS Trost Series HEAT 2002-4 . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 231.4393 ASAP713180 7/21.7/28,8/4,8/11 J Stocks jv^onds J Mutual Fundsx^ jIRAs jCDs Mark D. Christensen, AAMS 421W. Woodtawn Aw, Hetfe Ml 49058 (289)9453553 or (800)2888220 Edward Jones HASnKSM, FACTORY MACHINISTS Hastings Manufacturing Company, a leading QS9000 manufacturer of piston rings, has positions available for people with factor)- machin­ ing experience. Qualified applicants should have operat­ ing experience on mills, lathes etc., and be able to read micrometers and calipers. Apply in the Human Resources Office or mail your resume to: Hastings Manufacturing Company Attn. Human Resources 325 N. Hanover St. Hastings. MI 49058 HMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer �Page 10 - Thursday. August 4, 2005 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES The Township Board of Baltimore Township will hold a public hearing on a proposed increase of 0.04822 mills in the operating tax millage rate to be levied in 2005. The hearing will be held on August 9, 2005, Baltimore Township at 7:00 p.m. at 3100 E. Dowling Road, Hastings, Ml 49058. The date and location of the meet­ ing to take action on the proposed additional millage will be announced at this public meeting. If adopted, the proposed additional millage will increase operating revenues from ad valorem property taxes 4.14% over such revenues generated by levies permitted without holding a hearing. If the proposed additional millage rate is not approved the operating rev­ enue will increase by 3.39% over the preceding year’s operating revenue. The taxing unit publishing this notice, and identified below, has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate. This notice is published by Penelope Ypma, Clerk, Baltimore Township. Address: 6200 Henry Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: 248-945-3228 00644113 HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a special assessment roll covering all properties within the WALL LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL PROJECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO 05-1 benefitted by the proposed aquabc plant control project has been filed in the Office of the Township Clerk tor public examination. The assessment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing costs of the project within the aforesaid sjjecial assessment district as is more particularty shown on plans on file with the Township Ctefk at the Township Hall. 5463 South M-43. within the Township, which assessment is in the total amount of $143,760. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supee/tsor and Assessing Officer has reported to the Township Board that the assessment against each parcel of land within said Distnct ts such relative portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of land in said District as the benefit to such parcel bears to the total benefit to all parcels ot land In said District. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act No. 162 of the Public Acts of 1962, as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing In the special assessment proceed­ ings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or hts or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board will meet at the Hope Township Han at 5463 South M-43 Highway. Hastings, Michigan, on Tuesday. August 16, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the special assessment roll and heanng any objections there­ to. The roll may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular business days until the time of the hearing and may further be examined at the hear­ ing. Any person objecting to the assessment roll shall file his objection thereto in writing with the Township Clerk before the close of the hearing or within such other time as the Township Board may grant. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if a special assessment ts confirmed at or following the above public hearing the owner or any person having an interest in the real property spe­ cially assessed may file a wntten appeal of ttie special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal of Michigan within thirty (30) days of the confirmation of the special assessment roll if that spe­ cial assessment was protested at the above announced hearing to be held for the purpose of reviewing the special assessment roll, hearing any objections to the roll, and considering confir­ mation of the roB. Hope Township wifi provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as sign­ ors for the heanng impaired and audio tapes of printed material be ng considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Hope Township Clerk, individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary tecs or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk. Linds Eddy-Hough, Clerk Hope Township 5463 S. M-43 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2464 00544060 FORECLOSURE NOnCE I ALL COUNTIES) Detroit Legal News, 1409 Allen Road. Suite B. Troy Ml 48083-4003 Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties • Phono (248) 577-8100 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default having beer, made in the terms and conditions of a certain Michigan made by Timothy J Cntiendon Pamela Cnttendon. husband and wife of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to Long Beach Mortgage Company dated the 21 st day of July, A D 2003, and recorded in the office of the Register o! Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 29th day of July A D. 2003 in Instrument No 11G9641 of Barry Records which said mortgage was thereafter on. to-wrt the 25th day of May. A D 2005. assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2064­ 1. thru mesne assignments and recorded on June 8. 2005 in the office of Register of Deeds in Instrument No 1147800 for said County of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and inter­ est. the sum of $143,128.12 (One Hundred Forty Three Thousand. One Hundred Twenty Eight Dollars and Twelve Cents) including interest there on at 9.97% (nine point nine seven; percent per annum And no suit proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted Io recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now. thereof, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage. and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on. the 11 th day of August. A.D.. 2005 at 1:00 o'clock said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sate at public auction to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Barry County. Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage Which said premises are described as follows All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Yankee Springs tn the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Lot 13 of Pleasant Valley Estates as recorded in Liber 6 ot Plats. Page 13 Barry County Records Commonly known as 12944 Valle- Rd Tax ID: 06-16-270-013-00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date ol such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. tn which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: July 7. 2005 WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO. LPA. By: Daniel E Best (P58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weltman. Weinberg & Reis Co.. LPA. 755 W. Big Beaver Road Suite 1820 Troy. Michigan 48084 WWR804304450 Case No. 04-160-CH CIRCUIT COURT SALE This firm la a debt collector attempting to con­ tact a debt. Any information olitMined wiil be used for that purpose. In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, made and entered on the 19th day of PETER M. tit HNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. May, AD.. 2005. in a certain cause therein p*-,«fing. P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT Wherein UNION PuANTERS BANK, national AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE Association, was the Piamtrff, and MATTHEW WEI­ USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ DMAN and SALLEE WEIDMAN, were the TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-74u0 IF YOU Defendants ARE IN ACTIVE MILTTAR'' DUTY. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I sh«l sei at MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in public auction to the highest bidder, at Barry the conditions of a mortgage made by: CRAIG A. County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan (that IRVINE and VICKI A IRVINE, husband and wife to being the building where the Circuit Court to' Barry Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. County is held), on the 11th day of AUGUST, A.D., (‘MERST solely as nominee for Lender and 2005 at 1:00 o'clock in the forenoon. Local Thne. Lender's successors and assigns. GMAC MORT­ the following described property, To-Wit GAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee, dated October All that certain piect or parcel of land situated m 13. 2003. and recorded on October 15. 2003. tn the City of Middtevifie. County ol Barry and State ot Document No. 1115640, Barry County Records. Michigan, described as tofiows Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be Property in the City of Middleville, County ot due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED Barry, State of Michigan, described as: FIFTY THREE THOUSAND SEVENTY SIX AND Lot 39. Old Farm Village No. 2. According to the 89/100 DOLLARS ($153,076.89). including interest recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats, on Page at 7.00% per annum 34 Under the power ot sale contained n said mort­ Commonly known as: 1244 Quail Run. gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ Mtedteviite. Michigan vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will This property may be redeemed during the six be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, (6) months foltowing the sate. or some part of them, at public venduo. at the Barry Unfed: June 23. 2005 County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 STEPHEN DEBOER. o'clock p.m., on, August 11. 2005. Said Premises are situated in City of Hastings. Sheriff Barry County. Michigan, and ara described as: ROBERT A TREMAIN The East 17 2 of Lot 3. the West 48 1/ 2 feet of Lot A ASSOCIATES. PC. 2. the West 48 I/ 2 feet of Lot 9 and the East 1/ 2 By: Ronald Glaser. P46966 of Lot 8. all tn Block 2 of James Dunning Replaced Attorneys for Plaintiff Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof as 401 South Old Woodward Avenue recorded in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 5. Suite 300 Tax ID No 55-035 012-00 ' Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 The Redemption period shall be 6 months from (248) 540-7701 (6-23X8-4) the date of sucn sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1946CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated Juty 11. 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Ml (*MERS*) solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns. PUBLIC AUCTION OF STATEGMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION. FORECLOSED LAHO Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC. 23100 Providence Drive. Suite 450 The Mwrnt address for Leri of offered Southfield. Michigan 48075 parcels shoiM have reed: Pub dates 7/14 - 8/4 -w" CORRECTION NOTICE IUk» on a an ta wwwmchijandnrconVfrsalw We apologue for am tnconvtmence this may hive ciuwd NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO JORDAN LAKE BARRY COUNTY AND IONIA COUNTY, MICHIGAN Give a memorial that can go on forever A girt to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. Notice Of Murtgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, tf any. shall bo limftod solely to the return of the bid amount dared at sate, plus InteresL MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Mrtch J. Nagel, a single man. ongma) mortgagor(s). to DAN Bank. Mortgagee, dated January 4. 1999. and recorded on January 7. 1999 in instrument 1023364, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America. N.A as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on whic mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand One Hundred Three Anj 86/100 Dollars ($63,103.86). including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case-made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1.00 PM, on August 11.2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Irving. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 31. Town 4 North. Range 9 West, described as: beginning at the center of said section; thence North 201.25 feet along the East line of said Northwest 1/4; thence West 174.5 feet parallel with the South line of said Northwest 1/4; thence North to the centeriine of the Thornappte River; thence Westerly 41 leet. more or less, dong said centerline to the West kne of the East 216 feet of said Northwest 1/4; thence South to the South hne of said Northwest 1/4; thence Easterly along said South line to the place of begin­ ning. Subject to an easement for ingress and egress over the East 42.5 feet thereof, Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date ot such sale, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated July 14. 2005 For more information, please call: FC G 246.593 1310 Trod A Trott. P.C Attorneys For Bank of America, NA 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Mtcfvgan 46025-5822 Fite 4060577F01 TAKE NOTICE that tt« Jordan Lake Improvement Board wtli hold a public hearing on the practicability of a five-year lake improvement program for Jordan Lake The hearing will be held at the Odessa Township Hall located at 3862 Laurel Street in Lake Odessa. Michigan, at 7 00 p.m on Thursday. August 25. 2005 This notice is being published pursuant to provisions of Part 309 (Inland Lake Improvements) of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protectton Act. PA 451 of 1994. as amended Jordan Lake Improvement Board o9M4oea NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to cofiect a debt. Any kitormatton we obtain wifi be used for that purpose Default has occurred in the conditions of a mort­ gage made by Charles Edkms. a single man (the -Mo^qagor'), to Chemical Bank West, a Michigan tanking corporation having its principal office at 2185 Three MMe Rd. Grand Raptos. Ml 49544 (the •Mortgagee'), dated October 15. 2004. and record­ ed in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on October 29. 2004 as Instrument No 1136361 (the -Mortgage'; By rea son of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwi!n As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Thirty-seven Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Two and 09/100 Dollars ($135,752.09). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof Notice Is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expens­ es. including the attorney fee allowed by law. and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the under­ signed before sate, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sate of the mortgaged premises at public venue to the highest bidder at the East entrance to the Barry County Courthouse located tn the City of Hastings. Michigan on Thursday. August 11. 2005, at 100 o'clock m the afternoon The premises cov­ ered by the Mortgage are situated tn the Township ot Irving. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and are described as fofiows Commencing at the Southeast comer of Sectton 28. Town 4 North. Range 9 West: thence North 00 degrees 14*27" West 1120.13 teet along the East line of said Section 28; thence South 89 degrees 35-06- West 473.00 feet to the port of beginning, thence North 00 degrees 14*27* West 186 69 feet; thence North 89 degrees 39 30* East. 41 15 feet, thence North 00 degrees 14*27- West 184 00 feet, thence South 89 degrees 39' 30* West 302 67 teet; thence South 00 degrees 14*27* East 371.07 teat; thence North 89 degrees 35'08* East 261 51 feet to the point of beginning. The Real Property or its address is commonly known as 4176 Woodchuck Run Dove. Mddtevffe, Ml 49333. The Real Property tax identification num­ ber is 08-08-028-010-60 Together with all existing or subsequently erect­ ed or affixed buildings, improvements and fixtures; all easements, rights of way, and appurtenances; ail rights lo make divisions of the land that are exempt from the platting requirements of the Michigan Land Division Act as it shall be amended; a« water, water rights, watercourses and ditch rights (including stock in utrftties with ditch or irrigation rights), and all other rights, royalties, and profits relating to the real property, including without limitation ail minerals, oil. gas. geothermal and similar matters Notice Is further given that the length of the redemption period wifi be six (6) months from the date of sate unless the premises have been aban­ doned. in that case the redemption period will be thirty (30) days from the date of sate Dated Juty 14, 2005 Chemical Bank West. Mortgagee Timothy Hffegonds WARNER NORCROSS A JUDO LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street. N.W Grand Rapids. Ml 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE U£ED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU AK5 IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SAlE-Defauft has been made m the conditions of £ mortnaoe made by: JASON L CURTISS and KELLEY A BAINEri. 5S >o<nt tenants with fufl rights of survrvo«?h«p to GMAC Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee. da.&d April 22. 1599. and recorded on June 10. 1999 a. Document No. 1029341. Barry County Records. L«tehigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be ou? it the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY FIVE THOU­ SAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY EIGHT AND Oll/lOU DOLLARS ($75,558.08). including kiterett at 7.50% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said nori­ gage and the statute in such case made and xovkfed, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premisos, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1:00 o'clock p.m. on August 18. 2005. Said Premises are situated in Village of Middleville. Barry County, Michigan, and are Lot 53 of MiddleviMe Downs Addition Number 3. according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 5 of Hate, on Page 26. TAX ID NO 08-041 180-003-00 The Redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated July 15, 2005 GMAC Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust Estate of Robert Eugene Shirk Date of birth November 18. 1933 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Robert Eugene Shirk, who lived at 11633 Marsh Rd . ShetoyvWte. Michigan dted June 8. 2005 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims agamst the decedent, trust and trustee will be forever barred unless presented : i the Trustees of the Living Trust of Robert E. Shirk and Mary Lee Shirk within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. July 27.2005 Vandorvoort. Chnst & Fisher, P.C. Robert J Sharkey P29477 312 Fifth Third Bank Bldg Battle Creek. Ml 49017 (616) 965-7000 Trustee . Mary L Shirk 11633 Marsh Road Shelbyville. Ml 49344 <^*4,,, �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 4. 2005 - Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES Synopsis PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting July 13, 2005 Meeting was calted to order at 7.00 p.m. Roll Call: Supervisor Herzog. Treasurer Nottingham. Clerk Nichols and Trustees Ritchie and Kennedy, and members of the public. Received Delton Library report. Commissioner s Report. Approved agenda. Tabled minutes ol June Regular and Special Board Meetings Received BPH, Hickory Comers, a»d Pine Lake Fire Department reports Approved 6 applicants for Pine L^ke Fine Dept PrairievWe Police Report placed on We. Approved bulletproof vest request up to $2,185.00. Parks report received. Approved rezoning of 12650 Cressey Road from R-1 to Agricultural Zone. Approved support ot the concept of a youth sports and recreation complex tn Prairieville Township. Approved motion to table ATT/Cingular lease agreement until August Board meeting. Approved the appointment of Gordon Cook to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Approved bills to be paid as presented Discussed Crooked Lake Weed protect Clerk’s reoort placed on file. Agreed to send Mr. VanKeuren's request to the insurance company. comment: Uoyd Goyings commented on the Planning and Zoning Forum. Ken Craft questioned as to his opinion he is not being equally considered for open positions with this township board. Supervisor Herzog responded that the appoint­ ment to th' Planning and Zoning Commission was based on location and that Pine Lake is represent­ ed on that board. Normajean Nichols. Clerk Attested to by Mike Herzog. Supervisor NATIONAL CfTY BANK NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The real estate mortgage given by Delton Athletic Boosters, to First of America Bank - Michigan, N.A.. now known as National City dank of the Midwest (the Bank), dated May 10, 1994. and recorded on May 17. 1994. in Liber 605. Page 46. Barry County Register of Deeds, is in default. The amount due on the Mortgage at the date of this notice, for principal, interest (accruing at 8.150% per annum), fees, expenses and late cha-ges is the sum of Throe Hundred One Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Five end 24/100 Dollars ($301,125.24). Notice is given that the Mortgage will be fore­ closed by sale of the premises described below at pubic auction to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, on Thursday. August 11.2005. at 1 :00 p.m. for the pur­ pose of satisfying the amounts due on the Mortgage, together with interest, legal costs, statu­ tory attorneys fees and also any taxes and Insur­ ance that the Bank pays on or prior to the date of sale. The premises located in the Township of Hope. Bany County. State of Michigan, described as fol­ lows: Commencing at a point in the Center of Wall Lake Road (M-43) which lies 2691.10 feet West and 1529.70 feet South of the East 1/4 post of Section 29. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, running thence North 2,54-30* East 420.0 feet along the Centeriine of said M-43; thence North 88,33-30" East 309.0 feet for the true place of beginning; thence north 3(01*06* East 390 66 feet (recorded South 2(54*30* East 394 feet); thence South 85,23'Or East (recorded South 85(21* East) 351.34 feet; thence South 3(01*06* West 353.48 feet; thence South 88,33-30* West 352.27 feet to the place of begin­ ning. Reserving therefrom an easement for Ingress and egress over the South 33 feet thereof. Together with nghts of ingress and egress over a strip of land 33 feet in which extending from above descnbed Parcel to M-43. the South line of which is common with the Westerly extension of the South line of said above descnbed Parcel. Tax Roll Number: 08-07-029-013-20 More commonly known as: 8565 S. Wall Lake Road. Dolton. Michigan 49046 The redemption penod shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned. in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date ot sale. Dated: Juty 14, 2005 NATIONAL CITY BANK OF THE MIDWEST By: Bruce R. Grubb (P27632) Its: Attorney Bruce R. Grubb Vamum. Riddering. Schmidt 4 Howlett LLP Attorneys for National Bank of the Midwest 251 N Rose Street. 4th Floor Kalamazoo, M* 49007 Pub: 7/14-8/11 owww FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt col­ lector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage Delaware Limited Liability Company Mortgagee, dated April 14. 2004 and recorded May 14. in Instrument No 1127605 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., by assignment dated February 24, 2005 and recorded April 11, 2005 in Instrument No. 1144888. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Three Dollars and Ninety-Six Cents ($79,303.96) incMding Interest 8.55% per annum Under the power ot sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in «uch case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday. August 11,2005 Said premises are sit­ uated m City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as: The South 1/2 of Lots 1071 and 1072 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. Commonly known as 710 S. Washington St. Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abanooned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: JULY 11. 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc.. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Poteslivo & Associates. PC. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hitts. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 05-36390 ASAP711887 7/14. 7/21. 7/28. 8/4 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default having been made m the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by David S Sprague and Ginger A. Sprague, husbano and wife. Mortgagors, to First Franklin Financial Corp., subsidiary of National City Bank of Indiana. Mortgagee, dated the 22nd day of December, 2003 and recorded in the office ot the Regtste- of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 13lh day of January. 2004 in Instrument No. 1120657 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Wells Fargo Bank. NA as Trustee on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Thirty One Thousard & Four Hundred Twenty Four & 71/100. ($131,424.71), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recovt-. the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 1st day of September. 2005 at 1 <X) o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, M' (thai being the building where the Circuit Court foi the County of Barry is held), of the premises descnbed in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon al 8.00% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attor­ ney foes allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned. necessary to protect its interest in ths premises. Which said premises are descnbed as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the City of Hastings. County of Barry, State of Michigan, and descnbed as follows, to wit: Lot(s) 10. Block 31. Eastern Addition to the City of Hastings, accord'ng to the recorded plat thereof Dunng the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant tc MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed lunng 30 days immedi­ ately following the sale Dated: 8/4/2005 Wells Fargo Bank. NA as Trustee Mortgagee______________________ FABRIZIO & BROOK, PC. Attorney or Wells Fargo Bank. NA as Trustee 888 W. Bg Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Ml ^8084 248-362-2600 o»m.^ Pub 8/4 - 8/25 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CRfiDfTORS Decedent’s fatate ALE NO. 05-24, 262-DE Estate of JOHNNIE A. BISHOP Date of birth: December 19. 1933. TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decadent. JOHNNIE A. BISHOP, who lived at 7700 LAM­ MERS ROAD. HASTINGS. MICHIGAN died January 30. 2005 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to DIANNE BISHOP, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court at 206 W. COURT. SUITE 302. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 and the named/preoosed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice Date 7/2805 DAV© H. TRIPP P29290 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (269) 945-9585 DIANNE BISHOP 7700 LAMMERS ROAD DELTON. Ml 49046 (269) 623-6935 omwo Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt end any information obtained wilt be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default hc^ been made <i the conditions of a mortgage made by MICHAEL D YOUNG. A MARRIED MAN to MORTGAGE ELEC­ TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, AS NOMI­ NEE FOR BROADMOOR FINANCIAL SERVICES INC . A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Mortgagee dated Juty 16, 2004. and recorded on July 21. 2004 , as Instrument No 1131128, in BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred forty four thousand four hundred eighteen and 16/100 Dollars ($144,418.16). including inter­ est at 6.875% per annum Under the power ol sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wilt be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the At Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml . at 1:00 PM on September 01. 2005. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. BARRY County. Michigan and are descnbed as: THE WEST 1/2 OF LOTS 205 AND 206 Oc THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER A. PAGE 1 The redemption period shall be 6 months 'rom the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale DATED August 04. 2005 Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Ok! Woodward Avenue. Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 ATTORNEY FOR: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS. AS NOMINEE FOR BROADMOOR FINANCIAL SERVICES. INC, A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Mortgagee For More Information Call: (248) 540-7701 THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronald Mudgett and Vivien Mudgett, to Crtifinanaal Mortgage Company. Inc. f/k/a Associates Home Equity Services inc, mort­ gagee. dated February 27. 2001 and recorded March 12. 2001 In Instrument Number 1056066. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred ThirtyFive Thousand Five Hundred Seventeen and 39/100 Dollars ($135,517 39) including interest at the rate of 10.88% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or .some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on September 1, 2005. The premisefi uro located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1304 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate TC ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale tn the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower, in that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the bld amount tendered at sale. Dated: August 4. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Citrfinanciai Mortgage Company. Inc. f/k/a Associates Home Equity Services inc. . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fife No. 201.1291 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEB f COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any. shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Debora E Amaro, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s). to M 8 I Bank FSB. Mortgagee, dated April 19. 2000, and recorded on July 18, 2005 in instrument 114961*6. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Two Hundred Seven And 92/100 Dollars ($125,207.92), including interest at 9.94% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 100 PM. on September 1.2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 19. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, Hope Township, Barry County. Michigan, distant North 00 degrees 19 min­ utes 51 seconds East 198.00 feet from the Southwest corner of said section; thence continuing North 00 degrees 19 minutes 51 seconds East along said West section line 233 55 feet; thence South 88 degrees 24 minutes 12 seconds East 694.43 feet; thence South 00 degrees 41 minutes 54 seconds West along the East line of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said section. 233.52 feet thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 12 seconds West 488.91 feet; thence North 00 degrees 41 minutes 54 seconds East 10.5 feet; thence North 86 degrees 24 minutes 12 seconds West 61 feet; thence South 00 degrees 41 minutes 54 seconds West 10 5 feet; thence North 88 degrees 24 min­ utes 12 seconds West 143 feet to the place of beginning Subject to the nghts of the public over that part used for road purposes on Miller Road Also: Beginning at a point on the West hne of Section 19, Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan, distant North 00 degrees 19 minutes 51 seconds East 198 00 feet from the Southwest comer ol sad Section for place of beginning; thence South 88 degrees 24 minutes 12 seconds East 61 feet; thence South 00 degrees. 19 minutes. 51 seconds West 10.5 feet; thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 12 seconds West 61 feet; thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes 51 sec­ onds East 10.5 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to the rights of the public over that part as used for read purposes on Miller Road The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date cf such sale. Dated August 4. 2005 For more information, please call: FC G 248 593 1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attomevs For M & I Bank FSB Not ice Of Mortgage Forectosuro Sala THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE tN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the rwi'im of the bid amount tendered at sale. pais interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Darnel H Overbeck, an unmarried man, original mortgagoc(s). to Mortgage Electronic Regulation Systems. Inc as nominee tor lender. Mortgagee, dated August 24. 2001. and recorded on August 31. 2001 in instrument 1065730. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Eight And 54/100 Dollars ($49,388 54). nckxfcng interest at 7.75% per are urn Under the poee* of sale contained m said mort­ gage and the sts' ite in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is • Areby given that said mortgage w<ll be foreclosed by a sale of ttie mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings at 1:00 PM, on September 1. 2005. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 4 Block 15 of M J Kent.elds Addition to the City, for ■ marly Village, of Hastings, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats. Page 9. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale Dated: August 4. 2005 For more information, please cafl: FC X 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. P.C Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4062375F01 __ Eric Chase has surgery in Portugal 607 Cascade West Parkway. S E Grand Rapids. Ml 49546 (616) 285-0661 Constance L. Lynn. Trustee 7087 Outback Drive Middtevilte. Ml 49333-9005 (289) 795-4026 Lakewood area teen-ager Eric Chase his stem cell surgery in Portugal last Friday fit hi? back injury. The family has kept the community updated with a web site www.ericchase22.blogspot.com In the most recent update Kyle, Eric’s father, wrote: ■’The last 24 hours have been very difficult. Within that time frame. Eric has had his surgery, recovered in intensive care, and is now back in his normal hospital room. The surgery lasted 6 1/2 hours. The gap in Eric's spinal cord showed 3 cm on the MR1. but was actual 4 cm long. “The night in intensive care was hard to see Eric with so many IVs. Robin and I are so proud of Eric. He was so brave going into this whole thing. By morning he looked much better. We *ere surprised he can still smell with his nose, and there was no ‘numbness’ in his arms or hands. Praise God.” • “No new feeling yet. but that should come." Robin said "This is the bravest thing we have ever done. We just placed everything in God's hands. Thank you for your prayers. Wc can feel them." NOTICE TO CR EDITORS (TRUST) TO ALL CREDITORS: The Grantor. Thomas B. Goorhouse. ol the Thomas B. Goorhouse Trust dated June 13, 1996, as amended, who lived at 7087 Outback Drive. Middtevitte, Michigan 49333-9005. dted July 3. 2005. There is no personal representative of the Grantor's estate to whom Letters ol Administration have been issued. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the Thomas B. Goorhouse Trust i'«ted June 13. 1996, as amended, w* be forever banned unless presented to Constance L Lynn. Trustee, within lour months attar the date of pubkNobce is further given that the Trust will there­ after be assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to It. Date Juty 26. 2005 Performers set at State Grounds Jcs Price will si.ig ai State Grounds Coffee House in downtown Hastings Friday. Aug. 5. at 8 p.m. Price will be playing an accustic set at State Grounds Coffee House. She performed at the Er»rry County Fair this year. This vill be an all ages show so the whole family is welcome. On Saturday evening. Richard Smcrin will perform the blues in a return appearance, starting at 8 p.m. There is no cover charge, but a one drink minimum. PARAPROFESSIONALS BARRYISD DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS HASTINGS AREA SCHOOLS Seeking responsible adults willing to work with students with handicaps and health needs. Must have strength to position and lift students. ? years experience required. Deadline 8/10/05. EOE Eaton ISO 1790 E. Packard Hwy., Charlotte, Ml 48813 517-543-5500, Ext 1113 • 517-543-6633 byoungeeaton.K12.mi.us Eaton Into-medwte doa« not ttaomnato on the bom of race, rotor, nanonel onget. •ex. age or deaMRy in k» programs and actMM CM Fbg^ta Coordinators are toctoad at 1790 E Packard Hwy Oartone to handle inqutoes regerdng the nondwcnminanon potaM Telephone (517) 543-5500 OMMtM OPEN: TUESDAY ,V6. THURSDAY J4 Deluxe Homes Prices starting at $189,900 Golf Course Views | M.37~ J 1 Year Golf Membership Included 1-800-290-3289 PRICE REDUCED QUALITY CUSTOM BUILT HOME within Hastings City Limits. Located at 1723 Briar Hill Drive. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, daylight base­ 119 EAST MAIN STREET, MIDDLEVILLE ment. attached garage, great view. Immediate Phone 269-795-8850 occupancy. Call Kirt 269-838-6682 or Tony Hours: Mon.-Wed. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thur -Set. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; BIJW6 Sun. 12 noon-6 p.m. 269-838-2U01. Delton and Hastings Schools are participating in Schools of Choice for the 2005-06 school year Students who reside within the Barry ISD or an adjoining intermediate school district are eli­ gible to be accepted Hastings has openings in all grades K-12 - Application Deadline September 9th. Delton has openings in grades K. 2. 3. 7. 8. 9. 10, 11 & 12 Application Deadline August 12th Send written requests to: Choice Superintendent s Office Delion Kellogg Area Schools 327 N Grove St Delton. Ml 49046 Choice Superintendent s Office Hastings Area Schools 232 W. Grand St Hastings. Ml 49056 NOTICE OF HERBICIDE APPLICATION The Daltons Inc., the main office at 936 Little Eagle Drive. Warsaw, IN 46580. has been contracted by the Barry County Road Commission to perform chemical brush control mainte­ nance services along roadsides throughout the county. In doing so. they will be applying Du-Pont ’Escort* and Dow Gordon K* during the month of August and/or September. Additional infor­ mation may be requested by contacting Lex Dalton at 574 267 7511. __ _______________________________________________________ 0B544O72 �Pago 12 - Thursday. August 4. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Wrongful discharge settlement approved by area EMS Board by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Board Monday unanimously approved two motions tc ratify the action taken by Loma Wilson, the board’s secretary/treasurer, on behalf of the board on July 19 to settle unfair labor practice charges. The legal proceedings went before the Michigan Employment Relations Commission (MERC) and the suit was filed on behalf of former EMS paramedics Beth Barrone and Rob Fisk. When Barrone and Fisk were dismissed from their posts late last year, they alleged it was because they were trying to form a union, the EMS board stated that the paramedics were fired due to insubordination. During the new business portion of the meeting Maple Grove Township Supervisor R od Crothers. chairman of the EMS Board, opened the discussion. "We settled our dispute with... basically it was the Teamsters, representing Beth Barrone and Rob Fisk on (July) 19th, which was when we were scheduled to meet two attomc} s and they would take testimony of the individuals that had to testify. And. we decided to settle at that point. The board members have a copy of the agreement we signed at that time and we need board approval of that agreement. The terms of the agreement are pretty much spelled out... there is only one non-disparag­ ing agreement that the board or two individu­ als will not initiate or join in any critical com- Secure Living on Beautiful Park-like 6.2 Acres BEAR CREEK VILLA is now Accepting Applications from Seniors* For HUD, Section 8 Subsidized 1-bedroom Apartments Come see if you qualify for 30% of Median Income Rent! (*Must be age 55+ and meet Income Guidelines) Cali (616) 693-2271 TODAY for information. Bear Creek Villa 179 E. Ferney Clarksville, MI 48815 f=> menu about each other, ex-employees, offi­ cers or directors... that was part of the agree­ ment." After giving the board members an oppor­ tunity to look over the separation agreements for Barrone and Fisk. Crothers called for a motion The motion read back by Wilson, "Motion to ratify the action taken by the secretary/treasurer of the board on July 19. 2005. on the matter of Beth Barrone." With board member Frank Dunham absent, the rest of the board, including Crothers, Wilson. Jud Cooley, Mary Coll and Susan Butler, voted unanimously in favor of the motion, as they did for the identical motion made for the acceptance of the separation agreement with Rob Fisk. Pop can drive to assist 4-H A pop can drive is planned to help fund the Barry County 4-H program associate’s salary. Each year the Barry County F-.tension Office applies to the Barry County United Way for ->.n allocation for support for the 4-H associate’s salary. In the past this allocation and funds from Michigan State University have underwritten the salary and benefits tor Kathy Pennington, who now ha* the position. According to Kathy Waiters Surratt, “due m recent ciianges in funding requirements, the position has been cut to 3/4 time. If really talkes two to make Barry County’s best bet­ ter.” To help make up the cost of the full-time salary and benefits. Surratt is spearheading a pop can drive for Saturday, Aug. 20. Members of 4-H chibs will be spreading throughout the county and bringing in empty cans to the collection site of the courthouse lawn from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. While clubs are competing for prizes, Surratt welcomes participation of other indi­ viduals in this drive. Pop cans can be dropped off at the courthouse lawn from 9 am. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20. p Earn up to 2.51% APY* with new Premier Checking. "Enough of this agreement is confidential, but wc got a request under the Freedom of Information. " ‘It will be made available on or before August II th." interjected Wilson. The Maple Valley News requested a copy of all relevant information pertaining to the settlement under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) in a letter hand delivered on July 22. In a letter dated July 29. and received Aug. 2. Wilson, who also senes as the FOIA cocxdinator for the EMS Board, notified the Maple Valley News that as allowed by FOIA she was informing them that she intended to extended her response time by 10 business days. "This extension is made without respect to any exemptions that may apply to your request. This extension is necessary to review the voluminous amount of materials pursuant to your request. The Service shall respond to your request no later than August 11.2005 by doing one of the following: 1. Granting the request 2. Issuing a written notice to you denying the request; or. 3. Granting the request in part and issuinga Thomapple Twp. extends approval for sand mining by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Dave Dykstra was at last week’s meeting of the Thomapple Township Planning Commission to ask for an extension of his sand mining operation on Adams Road His two-year special use pennit expired in March. Following a discussion about times of starting and mud on the road, the commission approved a two-year extension until March 17. 2007. Dykstra said he anticipates completing sand removal within two years. He explained that some gravel truck drivers who have been caught in the construction on M-37 have tried to start a link early. “1 will tell my guys that work can’t start until 7 a.m.” In other business.a request for rezoning property on M-37 north of Marketplace was tabled following a discussion of whether or not this constituted “spot zoning." One reason the application, which has already been sent to the Township Board with no recommendation from the Planning Commission, was tabled was that t’«e appli­ cant* would have to pay for a new application. Several of the board members indicated that they wanted more information ind official requests for rezoning from neighboring prop­ erty owners. The members of the commission will also meet with the Township Board trustee.” Monday. Aug. 8. to discuss progress on the Progressive Dems to meet Aug. 10 d ridge written notice to you denying the request in part." After the motions were made, there was open discussion "The village didn't make their (quarterly) payment," said Crothers "Nope," responded Coll, who is a trustee for the Nashville Village Council. "What’s going to happen?" asked Crothers The Village Council routinely approves quarterly payments for transfer/recycle. the fire department and the EMS service in July. However, during last month’s meeting, the council members went into closed session to discuss the unfair labor practice proceedings involving the EMS. When they returned to open session, they voted to withhold their quarterly payment to the EMS until the Aug. 11 meeting. Coll explained briefly that the matter would be before the council on the second Thursday in August. "Do we need somebody from the board to come?" asked Crothers. "Wc have two repre­ sentatives on the board." "Yes. 'we do," said Coll. There was no further discussion and the meeting was adjourned. This month’s meeting of the Progressive Democrats of West Michigan will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10 in the Thernapple Township Hall at 200 East Main St. in Middkvilk. • Aaron Wissner will speak to the members about the topic of “The Language of Politics and Campaigning." The public is invited to attend. master plan. The next meeting of the Thomapple Township Planning Commission will be on Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. Bellevue Theater announces dates for ‘Oz’ auditions Bellevue Community Theater has announced audition dates for its upcoming musical The Wizard of Oz. Adults are invited to audition at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, in the Belkvue High School auditorium. Children (ages 7 and up) are invited to audition al 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, also in the Belkvue High School auditorium. Belkvue High School is located at 576 Love Highway. Please use the stage-door entrance at the rear of the building for the auditions. • ' ” Those auditioning will be expected to sing and read from the script that will be provided. Rehearsals will begin the week of Aug. 14 and will typically be held Sunday through Thursday, from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Belkvue High School auditorium. The children’s "munchkin" chorus will only rehearse one or two or those nights each week. Directing the production is Bill St. Andrew of Charlotte, with music direction by Alan Stulhcrg of Battle Creek. For more information or to make alternate audition arrangements, please call Bill St. Andrew at (517) 541-8259. or e-mail Belkvue Theater at bellcvuetheater’Pyahooxvir. Performances are scheduled for Oct. 14-16 and Oct. 21-23 in the Bellevue High School auditorium. Please visit the website at »yww.geocities.com/belkvuetheater for more nfixmation about this show and other Eelkvc* Theater events. BANK Service. Savings. Satisfaction. Elevate your expectations. 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August 4. 2005 - Pag* 13 [Write Us A Letter •Newborn babies er HERE ARE THE RULES The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met berore they will be pub­ lished. 75? The requirements are: BOY, Trenton Eric Eugene Bumstead. bom at Pennock Hospital on June 27, 2005 at 4:37 p.m. to Eric Bumstead and Jessica Smith of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Billie James, bom at Spectrum Health on June 30, 2005 at 11:19 a.m. to Robin and Howard DeWent. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 inches long. Welcomed home by Courtney and Grade. Grandparents are Marcia Ann Kidder and the late Billie L. Kidder of Middleville, Howard and Marge DeWent of Middleville and Earl and Alyce Schipper of Holland. TWIN BOYS, Aiden Ryan and Andrew James, bom at Metropolitan Hospital on Jinx 20, 2005 to Mindy Chambers and Brandon Pennington. Aiden weighed 5 lbs. 14 ozs. and 19 inches long. Andrew weighed 5 lbs. 2 ozs. and 18 1/4 inches long. BOY, Jackson Mitchell Casey bom Craven Regional Hospital in New Bern. North Carolina on July 17, 2005 at 505 p.m. to Major Chad and Chris Casey of New Bern. Weighing in at 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. Proud grandpar­ ents are Gordon and Carol Casey of Hastings. Liz Jackson of Wayland and Hattie Friar of Grand Rapids. BOY, Hunter Patrick, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 11.2005 at 12:23 p.m. to Tnilana Wortley and Patrick Chick of Portland. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 19 inches long. Hospital on July 14, 2005 at 8:24 p.m. to Krystal Grammatico and Richard Farr of Shelbyville. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Isobelle Jacquelynn, bom at GIRL, Madelyn, bom at Pennock Pennock Hospital on July 5, 2005 at 2:27 p.m. to Mike and Janie Bergeron of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and 19 1/4 inches long. " Hospital on July 14, 2005 al 8;34 p.m. to Kathryn DiMatteo and Michael Heany of Middleville. Weighing 9 lbs. 8 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL. Hailey Rae Malone, bom at BOY, Eastin Patrick Tibble, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 6, 2005 at 6:53 a.m. to Meagan Chaffee and Housten Malone Ill of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 inches long. Pennock Hospital on July 14, 2005 al 11:24 a.m. to Christy McCarty and Justin Tibble of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 8.5 ozs. and 20 inches long. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. BOY, Broden Matthew Schultz, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 6, 2005 at 3:12 p.m. to Justin and Heather Schultz of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 13 1/2 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Olivia Grace, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 18, 2005 at 4:18 p.m. to Jennie and Philip Stoetzel of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 19 inches long. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. Pennock Hospital on July 12, 2005 at 5:36 to Robert and Dana Brace of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 10 1/2 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Naulee Brooke, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 12.2005 at 10:13 pirn, to Benjamin and Amanda Teachworth of lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 15.5 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Alivia Michele Barlow, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 13. 2005 at 7.03 a.m. to Theron and Becky Barlow of Nashville. Weighing 9 lbs. 14 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Mikayla Macardi Westfall, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 11, 2005 at 4:14 p.m. to Edward and Malinda Westfall of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Sarah Elizabeth, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 12. 2005 at 9:49 p.m. to Tom and Tanja Greenfield of Lowell. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Jeremiah Jason, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 11, 2005 at 8:25 a m. to Jason and Mary Flohr of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 3/4 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Alex Peter Lowell Forsberg, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 8, 2005 at 11: 30 a.m to Dee Lowell and Peter Forsberg. Weighing 9 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. BOY, Jackson Thomas, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 1. 2005 at 12:40 a.m. to Tom and Nikki Clow of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 11 1/2 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. BOY, Ethan Adam Nohel, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 8. 2005 at 12: 55 p.m. 'o Adam and Jamie Nohel of Lansing. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Morgen Lee Daniels, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 1.2005 at 916 p.m. to Karrie Blanding of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Brianne Kaylynn. boro at Pennock Hospital on July 1. 2005 at 10:08 a.m. to Dan and Jami Rhodes of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 1/2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Thea Jean, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 1, 2005 at 11:03 p.m. to Becky and Bob Zellmer of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Michael Lee Chadrick. bom at • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit busi­ nesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • "Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. BOY, Jonathan Todd Schantz, bom at BOY, Kameron Kolt Nicholas, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 7, 2005 al 10:58 am. to Kelly Mickinkle and Aaron Nichols ot Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 2.5 ozs. and 211/2 inches long. BOY, Juan Ramon, bom at Pennock Pennock Hospital on July 11, 2005 at 1:14 p.m. to Todd and Tiffany Schantz of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 inches long. He was welcomed home by big sister. Phoebe. Proud grandparents arc Tcny and Dawn Cappon and Mike and Sally Schantz WANTED: BUS DRIVERS Hospital on July 12.2005 at 10:49 p.m. to Brenda and Juan Contreras of Augusta. Weighing 9 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Devin Michael, bom at Pennock ‘ Hospital on July 19.2005 at 12:50 a.m. to Mike and Darnell Pacillo of Dowling. Weighing 8 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 inches long. £ GIRL, Lily Ann. bom at Pennock BOY, Robert Richard Brace III. bom at • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for com­ pelling reasons only. Pennock Hospital on July 4. 2005 at 5:23 p.m. to Michael and Penny Chadrick of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and 20 inches long. Hospital on July 20, 2005 at 9:28 a.m. to Lacy Bolton of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 11 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Dennis Lee Davis, bom al Pennock Hospital on June 21, 2005 at 9:44 to Dennis and Daisy Davis of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 21 inches long. *_j IfeA H If you see this ' young lady, wish J DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOL IS IN NEED OF BUS DRIVERS FOR THE 2005-2006 SCHOOL YEAR. EXPERIENCE NOT NECESSARY-WE WILL TRAIN. MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN A CDL, AND ALL OTHER ENDORSEMENTS. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED AT THE SUPERINTENDENTS OFFICE AT 327 N. GROVE ST., DELTON, Ml, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8 AM. AND 3 P.M. „ her a i^appy 13 i I Birthday ' NNfit a//Mt &swe— । ■ 1 Position Available Part-time (20 hours per week) Clerical position is available at the Barry County Chamber of Commerce If you have basic computer skills, good knowledge o Barry County and great people skills, please apply Send a cover letter and resume to: GuHuioui G, > Gunuftrui Dead ( a//tie iidi ■ jaw*' JUUE DEBOER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Barry County Chamber of Commerce 221 W. State St.. Hastings, Ml 49058 _ Or apply in person. ........ . BOY, Caden Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 18. 2005 at 3:35 p.m. to Shannon and Robert Smelker of Hastings. Weighing 10 lbs. 1/2 oz. and 22 inches long. BOY, Tyler James McLeod, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 18, 2005 al 1 -43 a.m. to Nicole Tomlinson and Swede McLeod of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs 2.9 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Brinna Lavonne Cobb, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 19, 2005 at 5:17 a.m. to Darren and Monelle Cobb of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 0 ozs. and 18 inches long. BOY, James Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 15.2005 at 12:49 p.m. to Michael Ivish and Tammy Stutzman of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 7 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Hope Rian, boro at Pennock Thornapple Players set audition date Auditions for the Thomapple Players fall play “Waiting in the Wings" by Noel Coward will be held at the COA building. 320 W. Woodlawn Ave. in Hastings. Auditions are scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday. Aug. 8. Doug Acker is directing and he can be reached at (269) 945-9249 or (269) 945­ 2332. Anyone who would like to audition and has a conflict with the date or time should contact Acker prior to Aug. 8. "Waiting in the Wings" is a cornedj/drama. There arc parts for 14 women and four men. Any post-high school age adult from Barry County or the surrounding area is welcome to audi­ tion. Acker says. “Please come prepared to read from the script." “I am excited about directing such a great writer. I also think that this play will be a good step for the Thomapple Players, combining serious topics with a light touch. Show dates are Sept. 25. 22. 23. 24 and We Have a Colorful Solution... Whether your printing needs are complex color brochures or simple black and white forms, let J-ad Graphics design, print and deliver quality printed materials you'll be proud of. Complete design, printing and bindery facilities in-house to handle all of your printing needs no matter how large or small. 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PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: AU rex' Mlvertiwnj a this new»pupcr i» subject u> the Fair lousing Act and the Michigan Civil Hights Act which collectively male n illegal to advertise "any preference. limttatMMi or diwnminaiww haaed on race color, reli­ gion. »e». handicap, familial status, national <<tjin. age .< rantu.1 status, or an intention io make any meh prefer­ ence. limitation or diKnminanoa " Familial ttanra itxludn chtllren under the age cf 18 living with pare no or legal 1130.200.4-25,700. »30 toEoHnk RENTWAYS' GRAND RE­ OPENING! Everything must go to make room for new inventory! All brand names all merchandise. Liv­ ing room sets starting at $100; electronics starting at $50; appliances starting at $100. Everything must go! 908 W. State St. (269)948­ 4255 BABYSITTER WANTED to care for our 14 month old son in our Rutland Town­ ship home. 4 to 5 hours per day, 5 days a week. (269)948­ 8535 CAREGIVER WANTED: part-time, experienced, must be 18 years or older & avail­ able. (269)948-9433 are available on an equal njpwtumty baui To report dncrunmati ® caJ» the Fair Homing Ccnm ar 616-451 I960 The HVD tnU-free telephone number for the hearing .mpnred is I 400 927.927J Teen girl says she was struck by vehicle HASTINGS — A 15-year-old girl was hit by a car last Saturday evening. July 30, at about 7 p.m. in the 600 block of East State Road, just east of First Street. Authorities said the victim could not remember wh» happened or any details about the vehicle, but believed she was struck by the side mirror. She was taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings by her father for treatment. Stolen car later recovered in Grand Rapids HASTINGS - An unlocked car with its keys inside was stolen early last Saturday morning in 'he 400 block of West Stale Street. The vehicle's 34-year-old owner called police al 1:30 ant after he heard what he thought was his vehicle leaving the drive­ way. He said he later saw his vehicle al the intersection of Washington and Court streets. The owner repotted that whoever was driving his car was "hot-rodding it" and did not think the 1987 Buick LaSabre could withstand being abused. The vehicle finally was recovered by the Grand Rapids Police Department txt Fuller Street near Fulton Street Two suspects have been identified as being from the Grand Rapids and Traverse City areas. The incident remains under inves­ tigation. Two vehicles ransacked on West State Street HASTINGS — Two vehicles were entered and ransacked within several minutes of each other early last Saturday rooming. One vehicle was reported to be missing camping equipment, some CDs. a CD player, a leaf blower and assortment of change, while the other had nothing reported missing. ' An investigation is under way for the two larceny complaints, which are believed to be related to the stolen car reported Hvwhere in this column because all three incidents occurred in the 400 block of West State Street. nuuRnviwn COMMUNITY DEVELOP­ MENT SPECIALIST POSI­ TION: desired qualifications include grant writing, ad­ ministration experience is a must excellent computer skills, file management min­ imum of two years commun­ ity development experience. fulktime position that re£ pons to the Community De­ velopment Director. Submit resume by August 5, 2005 to Daryle Benjamin-Forbes at City of Hastings, 201 E. State St, Hastings, Ml 49058. • Lee M. Dykstra. 21, of Hastings, was sentenced last week in Barry County Circuit Court to two years on probation, two 60­ day jail sentences with credit for one day served, substance abuse counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy and $1,160 in court costs and fines for two counts against him. The first charge was of one count of delivering and/or manu­ facturing marijuana, a felony with a maximum penalty of four yean in prison and/or $20,000 in fines. The second charge was of maintaining a drag home, a mindemoatw. with a maximm penalty of two years in jail and/or $25,000 in fines. ' These charges stem from his arrest last December in Hastings. Dykstra's license to drive a motor vehicle also will be sus­ pended for six months. MACH1NIST/TOOLMAKER: clean, quiet, air condi­ tioned precision fixture & gage company is now hir­ ing. Experience required. Send resume to: PO Box 189, Vermontville MI 49096. • Thomas Herbst, 27, of Bath, Mich., was sentenced to one year on probation. 44 days in jail with credit for 44 days served, and $740 in court costs and fines for one count of attempted home invasion with the intent to commit larceny. The charge is a felony with a maximum penalty of five years in prison. This charge stems fiom his arrest last May in Castleton Township. MECHANICAL DESIGN­ ER OF machining fixtures and inspection gauges. Sol­ idworks or other 3D model­ ing software experience a must. Autocad a plus. Look­ ing for self motivated indi­ vidual who has CAD design experience. Send resume to: PO Box 189, Vermontville, MI 49096. PROGRAM AIDE FOR mental health treatment pro­ gram. Job responsibilities in­ clude assisting in rehabilita­ tion, recreational skills, and other duties related to pro­ gram implmentatton. Expe­ rience in working with per­ sons with developmental disabilities and mental ill­ ness helpful. Record keeping and data collection skills de­ sired. Send resume to Barry County community Mental Health Authority, 915 West Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. No phone calls. EOE —------------- — Keep your friendsand relatives INFORMED! Send then The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... NCTWY(PG) | 1120.1 40.400 650.920 _ FRL'SATLS 1140 GARAGE SALE, 1HURSDAY-SATURDAY. August 4th-6th. Lots of Avon prod­ ucts, some clothing, odds and ends of dishes. 14742 S. Kellogg School Rd. 9am-? The Barry County Sheriff ’s Department has extended its counter hours to help busy residents to get their questions answered. The regular business hours are Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm. On Tuesdays and Thursdays the office will be open until 7 p.m. for concealed weapon permit forms, gun registrations and traffic accident reports Residents can call (269) 948-4801 for more information about the services available during business hours. 269-945­ 9554 • Christopher Rogers, 18, of Middleville, was sentenced to continuation of his probation and two jail terms for probation violations against him in two separate court cases. In the first case, he was sentenced to 120 days in jail with credit for 78 days served for one count of consuming alcohol on June 2. The original charge from August 2004 was of larceny from $200 to $1,000, a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of one year in jail and/or $2,000 or three times the value of the property stolen. In the second case, he was sentenced to 120 days in jail with ijfinS.wXTofftnse.. m.Xmeanor withthTnlS’™ petulty of tv o years in jail and/or $4,000. • Gunet R. Reeks, 19, of Middleville, was sentenced to exten­ sion of h-s probation for an additional two years, six months in jail with credit for 78 days served, and mental heath counseling for one count of probation violation by consuming alcohol on June 2. He must alsc submit to chemical testing and is ordered not to be in possession of alcohol. He originally was charged with attempted criminal sexual conduct third degree w?th a person 13 to 15 years of age in December of 2002. He originally was sentenced under terms of the Holmes Youthful Trainee Ac*. which clears his record of the offense if all probation guidelines are kept throughout the entire probationary period. The HYTA offer, st a result cf the proba­ tion violation, was revoked. ELECTION, continued from page 1 wonderful improvement for our senior citizens." Meanwhile, Barry County Transit earned nearly 60 per­ cent approval (59.5%) in its proposal for a quarter of a mill for 10 years to make up for what the service has lost in state and federal funding. Barry County Transit was one of the last such agencies in the state to operate without local millage support. Joe Bleam, director of the transit service, said the quar­ ter of a miil will raise about $400,000 a year and will restore services and enhance availability of rides for peo­ ple living in more rural areas of the county. Had the tran­ sit millage failed, the service would have been severely curtailed or even terminated in the near future. The transit request was approved almost everywhere in Barry County. It was turned down in one Prairieville Township precinct and in Assyria. Irving and Orangeville townships, but enjoyed a huge margin of 806 to 170 in the City of Hastings, or a whopping 86 percent approval. “We were terribly happy to leant that we'll be able to continue to be operating." Bleam said Wednesday morn­ ing. "We really had a good feeling when the results were coining in Tuesday night. I guess the voters were telling us that there is value in taking care of citizens who need help." Bleam acknowledged that he was nervous about the prospects of both the transit and Thomapple millage requests being passed or. the same ballot "That worry did cross my mind." he said. "I was con­ cerned that we might take a back seal to the Thomapple Manor request, but I was surprised and overjoyed by the results for both requests." Bleam added that he thought the efforts and support of a citizens' committee, led by MainStreet Savings Bank CEO David Hatfield, was very helpful in getting the word out and in gaining support. While voters countywide were in a generous mood for the two millage propositions, Castleton Township resi­ dents rejected the pay raises township officials gave them­ selves last April on a 2-to-l basis. Citizen Donald Wiggins led an unusual petition drive to let voters decide on accepting or rolling back the pay increases, which averaged only about 2.3 percent, but Wiggins maintained voters who aren't getting raises shouldn't pay for public officials to get the same. The voters were hardest on veteran Castleton Supervisor Justin Cooley, with 73 percent (311 to 114) voting down his raise as assesor and 68.6 percent (294 to 136) rejecting his increase as supervisor. Losing by the smallest margin, but still by virtually 2-t> 1, was Treasurer Loretta Pixley, with 66.5 percent (280 to 141) voting "no" to her pay hike. Also having their raises rolled back were Clerk Loma Wilson (292 to 138) and Trustees Jerry Reese and David Dumond (295 to 135). "When you look 4t the numbers, the voters pretty much sent a strong message that they feel things were not being managed appropriately and I think another factor that came into this that failure to disclose information to the public is unacceptable," Wiggins said. "It's really sad when public officials are not attenuated to what is going on in the public arena, in ocher words, they have been in an ivory tower and they are not paying atten­ tion. 1 think it is unfortunate for die voters ami it is unfor­ tunate for the public officials. When you get to the end of the day. there is a win on one side and a loss on the other. “Probably the only thing I can say on the voters' side is they won the right for managerial oversight But in the short and long run. we have all lost something in the process. When people dig their heels in and say, 'we’re doing it our way.' they reap what they sow. “It's an unfortunate conclusion to the matter, but it should tell elected officials, not just in Castleton, but in all the other townships and the County Board of Commissioners, that they have to operate in an account­ able manner. They don't have an unlimited blank check that they can keep drawing off of forever." Irving Township also lost in its bid to pass a millage to have a new fire station/township hall built. The total tally for the two precincts was 273 to 208. or 56.7% to 43.3%. Prairieville Township had four millage requests for fire, police and road services, all of which were approved by wide margins. All were millage renewals for four years. Proposition #1, a fire millage renewal, was approved 292 to 114; Proposition #2, a police millage renewal, 269 to 141; Proposition 83, a road millage renewal, 256 to 147, and Proposition #4, another fire millage renewal, 263 to 145. About 15.6 percent of Barry County's 41,834 voters showed up at the polls Tuesday, a little more than half of the numbers that could be expected at an August primary election in even-numbered years. I Staff Writer Sandra Ponsetto contributed to this report) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday August 4. 2005 - Page 15 Saxons set schedule for start of fall sports seasons Fall sports practice and try-outs will begin soon at Hastings High School. The following is a list of the fall sports schedules. Saxon football begins first, with the first day of practice being Monday. Aug. 8. The freshman team will meet from 8:30­ 11:30 am. at the field house. The junior var­ sity team will meet from 2:30-6 p.m. The var­ sity will meet from 7-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. For more information, contact head varsity coach Fred Rademacher at 616-827-0569. Boys’ golf begins on Aug. 11 and > 2 at 8 am. at Hastings Country Club, followed by practices from Aug. 15-26 from 9:30 a m. until noon at the Country Club. For more information, contact head coach Bruce Krueger at 948-2088. Boys’ soccer begins on Aug. 15 and will meet from 3:30-6 p.m. each day that week al the main gale by Pierce Field behind the high school. Head Coach Brian Roderick can be reached at 269-838-6959. Giris basketball will meet at 8 p.m. on the track Monday. Aug. 8. Practices will be held on Monday and Tuesday. Aug. 15 and 16. from 8-11 a.m. in the high school main gym. Tina Poirier is varsity coach at 269-685-5614. Boys and Giris’ cross country athletes who have registereo for a camp in Glen Arbor will participate there on Aug. 15. 16. and 17. and all others interested can join them at the high school at 9 a.m. on Thursday. Aug. 18. Contact Coach Jamie Dixon at 616-656-0136 with questions. The Thomapple Kellogg-Hastings girls’ swim team will begin practice on Monday. Aug. 15. at the Community Education and Recreation Center pool from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Head Coach Carl Schoessei can be reached at 948-8659. Giris’ tennis begins on Monday. Aug. 15. Varsity will practice Monday through Wednesday from 10 a.m until noon and from 6- 8 p.m. The team’s first match is at home on Thursday. Aug. 18. at 4 p.m.. and practice on Friday will be at noon in Holland. The JV girls’ tennis team will practice every day that week from 6-8 p.m.. with the exception of Thursday. Aug. 18. which is the dale of their first away match at Bailie Creek Lakeview. Rich Pohja. varsity coach, can be reached at 948-8150. For more information, pkase contact the athletic department at Hastings High School at (269) 948-4409. extension 2. All athletes must have a physical and an enrollment form on file in the office, and the pay to participate fee must be paid before practices can be attended. It might still be hot, but fall will finally be here Monday 1 can’t wait anymore. High school football programs begin practice on Monday. A few of the area teams are passing out equipment on Sunday afternoon. For the first time in a few years, the Saxon football squad will get a good night's sleep before its first practice. Hastings has done away with the "Moonlight Madness’’ practice that opened the last few seasons. There is something to be said for being the first one’s out on the field working towards a winning season, but obviously new varsity head coach Fred Rademacher saw that was­ n’t working. The Saxons will still be close to the first ones working out. with a 7 a.m. start. What should we expect? I don’t really know. That’s one of the top things I'm looking forward to in the upcoming high school sports season. How competitive will the Saxon football team be this season? It’s anybody’s best guess. From the handful of players, parents, and community mem­ bers I've talked to it sounds like they'll be a little better off than they have been the past few seasons. The schedule doesn’t do them any favors however, losing Wyoming Park and Holland Christian stings a little. They were two of the programs closer to the Saxons' level the past couple years. Hastings will still get to play the Park this season, in a non-conference match on September 16. Trading Holland Christian for Hamilton isn’t such a sweet deal though. The Saxons also added Forest Hills Central as a non-conference foe. The Rangers have struggled much like the Saxons in recent years. FHC hasn’t won more than two games in a season since 2000. although playing Lowell and East Grand Rapids year in and year out would be tough on anyone. There also won't be the season ending cross-over contests in football th»* season pitting evenly-matched teams against each other. The rivalry game with Lakewood to start the season (Aug. 26) should reveal how much fun fans of each team will have this season. If that's a competitive contest I expect to sec full stands at Johnson field for the team’s three other home contests following a three game road trip after the season opener. Staying on the gridiron. I’m very curious to sec how Maple Valley fares against a little better competition. Maybe a little "bigger’’ competition is the right word. The Lions have played in more play-off games in their history than the other six Southern Michigan Athletic Conference Division I teams combined and still have head coach Guenther Mittelstaedt running the show. A conference title doesn't sound out of the question, especially with the biggest games of the year being non-conference till’s with Olivet (at MVHS on Sept. 2) and Portland (at MVHS Oct. 21). The toughest conference clash could be the trip to Brooklyn to face Columbia Central on Oct. 14. otherwise the Lions have their big games at home. I don’t' know if I should feel sorry for the Olivet football team, but 1 do a bit. Not only did they get put into the SMAC’s Division 2. the league now has only five total teams. The other four are former Southern Michigan Athletic Association squads Bellevue. Dansville. Morrice, and Webberville. The Eagles won’t be quite as strong as they were last season, but Olivet beat ti'ose teams last year by a combined 188-0. The Eagles should really be looking forward to their date with the Lions. I’ve only gotten through two football teams and already I'm running out of space. I guess I’ll have to move this along a little bit. Don’t worry the other sports won’t be short­ ed once the season gets underway. How will the Saxon cross country teams do this fall? Will there be Saxon cross country teams this fall? Everything sounds good so far. 1 hear new head coach Jamie Dixon is off to a good start. I*, sounds like there will even be enough guys for the team to score at events. Congrat’s and good luck. This is probably the most excited I’ve been about a Saxon fall since I started working here, with the new football and cross country coaches. I also can't wait to sec how Amy Ingle's junior tennis season goes. Wyoming Park's Sandy Tran is out of the mix now. I would love to sec a few more battles between those two girls, with Amy coming exit on the right end. but seeing Ingle win a conference championship wouldn't be so bad either. How will the Trojan football team respond after a shaky summer'.’ Every thing seems to be set up nicely, with Byron Center. South Christian, and Caledonia all traveling toTKHS to face the Trojans. TK's toughest road test is a trip to Hamilton on Sept. 16. On the hard wood. Jessica Flaska's a senior at Middleville. Stevie Spetoskey is a senior at Lakewood, and the Delton Kellogg girls have another year of experience. They should all be fun to watch. There’s so much more, but I’ll have to worry about that later. Let's play ball. The Saxon varsity football team kickj off the 2005 fall sports season in Hastings when it opens practice Monday morning at 7 a.m. Freshmen and junior varsity football practices begin later in the day. followed by the rest of the fall sports programs through the following week. (File photo) Riverbend team not the only winner at 2005 Barry Co. Chamber of Commerce golf outing The 19th Annual Barry County Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing was held on Wednesday. July 27, at the River Bend Golf Course in Hastings, and 148 golfers enjoyed a day of fun and net­ working on a beautiful "Chamber of Commerce’’ weather day. The River Bend Golf Course team was the winner of the event with a score of 19-under par. The team members includ­ ed Jeff Storrs. Steve Storrs. Jim Glasgow and Joe Glasgow. The winning team took home a prize of four hundred dollars in cash. The Dreisbach Pontiac GMC team took second with a score of 16-under par. Third place was won by the Artisan Outdoor Landscape team with a score of I5-under par. A hole-in-one contest was sponsored by BHI Seif C wiwkt. Classic Chrysler. Dreisbach Pontiac GMC and Gavin Chevrolet. Excitement erupted al the Red number seven hole when John Reed of Felpausch Food Centers missed a hole­ in-one by inches. Lani Forbes of Barry County United Way was monitoring the hole. "I could­ n’t believe it when it happened" she said. "There wasn't room for my fist between the ball and the hole.” Three event contests were also held, lhe men’s winner for Longest Drive was Jeff Storrs. He took home a SI00 Pennock Pharmacy Card, compliments of Pennock Health Services. The women's winner for Longest Drive was Jan DeYoung of Michigan Chief Sales. She also won a $100 Pennock Pharmacy Card, compliments of Pennock Health Services. The men’s winner of the Most Accurate Drive was Ernest Appleyard of J-Ad Graphics. His prize was one-night stay at Bay Pointe Inn at Gun Lake and 18 holes of golf with a cart for two at Yankee Springs Golf Course. The women’s winner of the Most Hastings schools' superintendent Chris Cooley shows off the home theater sys­ tem he won as part of the grand prize raf­ fles at last Wednesday s Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing at Riverbend Golf Course in Hastings. (Photo by Rose Hendershot) I Pat Buckland presents prizes to “doses: to the pin“ winners. Lee Campbell (left) and Clare Tripp, at last Wednesday's Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing. (Photo by Rose Hendershot) Accurate Drive was Janine Dalman of Felpausch Food Centers. She won a $50 gift certificate for professional services and a $25 gift certificate for sunglasses from Advanced Eye Care Professionals. Her prize also included a putter, compli­ ments of Arnie’s Auto Glass and 18 holes of golf with a cart for two at Yankee Springs Golf Course. The men’s winner of Closest to the Pin was Lee Campbell of Hastings Big Boy. He received 18 holes of golf for two with a cart at Gun Ridge Golf Course. The women’s winner of Closest to the Pin was Clare Tripp of Barry County. She received 18 holes of golf for two with a cart from Mulberry Fore Golf Course. "The Chamber appreciates everyone involved in this wonderful fundraising event for the Barry County Chamber of Commerce.’’ said Julie DeBoer. BCCC Executive Director. Title Sponsors for the event were Barry County Telephone, The Buckland Insurance Agency. Coleman Agency. Dreisbach Pontiac GMC. Felpausch Food Centers, Tai Gearhart State Farm Insurance. J-Ad Graphics. Pennock Health Services, and River Bend Golf Course. Cortney Collison of Sand Ridge Bank was the winner of $290 in the 50/50 raf­ fle. Arnie’s Auto Glass sponsored a hit the windshield contest. Although no none hit the target, a drawing was held for two $25 gift certificates. Winners of the Grand Prize raffle were as follows: Keith Carpenter won a Power Washer, compliments of Tractor Supply Company; Robin Cole a Patio Bench, compliments of Wal-Mart; Dave Colemana $200 cash prize, compliments of Buckland Insurance Agency; Chris Cooley a Home Theater System, compli­ ments of Wired Up Radio Shack; Bill Feldpausch a Treetops Resort Package, compliments of Coleman Agency; Lynn Hatfield a Weed Eater, compliments of Hastings Ace Hardware; Chris Jacoby a $200 cash prize, compli­ ments of Tyden Seal; Mike Kessler a Boyne Resort Package, compliments of Manpower and Tai Gearhart State Farm Insurance Agency; Brett VanBuren a $250 cash prize, compliments of Barry County Telephone; and Brett Woodman a Palio Bench, compliments of Wal-Mart. The event was a success due to the hard work of the Golf Committee. Tai Gearhart of State Farm Insurance and Patrick Buckland of Buckland Insurance Agency were co-chairs of the event. Committee members included Deb Baker of Viking Corporation, En-z Barnum of Slate Employees Credit Union. Kyle Booher of Advanced Eyecare Professionals. Alma Czinder of ERA Dynamic Realty & Mortgage. Stacee English of Tyden Seal. Kristin Royston of Manpower. Steve Steward of J-Ad Graphics, and Brian Wensauer of Arnie’s Auto Glass. Correction: In the July 21. 2005 edition of the Hastings Banner Demolition derby main event winner Terrie Smith was incorrectly identified as Katie McKinney in a photo cutlinc on page 16. Smith, from Wayland, was the winner of the July 18 demolition derby that opened the week of grandstand events at the Barry County Fair. She is the first woman ever to win the event at the Barry County Fair. Be a “SPORTS NUT” Read The BANNER! �Page 16 - Thursday. Augusl 4. 2005 - The rtaslings Bi-.nnei Lakewood Blue Bombers' summer of learning ends with 6-3 loss to St. John’s in semifinals by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Winning is always nice, but it isn’t always as important as learning. The Lakewood Blue Bombers, a 14and-under team of girls from the area, fell 6-3 to St. John's in the semifinals of the Delhi Township Parks and Recreation 2005 Eastpitch Softball West Division tournament on Tuesday (July 26) alter noon at Lakewood High School. St. John's pounded out four runs in the bottom of the fourth inning to pull ahead in the ball game. 5-3. takewood had run ners reach third base in each of the final two innings, but it was the St. John's team Blue Bombers' pitcher Kendra Clark fires a strike towards the plate in the bottom of the fourth against St. John's in the semifinals of the Delhi Township Parks and Recreation U14 Fasipitch Softball tournament at Lakewood High School last Tuesday (Photo by Brett Bremer) TYDEN PARK that added an insurance run in the bottom of the fifth to help seal the win. Morgan Mitchell got the bombers off to a good start from the mound, not allowing a hit in her three innings on the mound. St. John's did manage to push across a run thanks to some early wildness. A hit batter, an error, and a couple wild pitches put St. John’s up l-O in the bottom of the first. The Blue Bombers were relieved to get out of the inning down just 1 -0. Both teams settled down from there and played a solid softball game, which is the whole point of the summer softball according to Blue Bomber coach Dave Hillcy ’’There are a few coaches who are out to win it more than others, but for the most part, they're ail out for the same rea­ sons." Hillcy said of the Delhi Township based league. takewood's three fields made it an ideal spot for the league tournament. Other teams in the league include DeWitt. Charlotte. East Lansing. Waverly. St. Gerard. Mason, and the tov.namcnt champions from Grand Ledge. ’The goal is to get the girls seeing more competition early on. We really focus on learning the basics.*' said Hilley. More than ”we’ve got to get a hit” or ’’we've got to get an out” coaches shout­ ed instructions from the side of the field, making sure fielders made the right moves on a bunt, or the right fielder cov­ ered the bag on a stolen base attempt. takewood varsity softball coach Roily Krauss even showed up to lean on the fence and lend his support to the soon-tobe eighth and ninth graders, because of the support his program will get from summer league's like this in the future. ‘That was always our whole goal." said Hilley. ’’not going for records or anything like that. Our only goals are to teach them fundamentals and prepare for high school softball." Every player on the team gets the chance to learn in the league. After her three innings on the mound. Mitchell was out. Pitchers can only pitch three innings in a game, which helps the development of other players and prevents teams with one great pitcher from dominating. Every SATURDAY AUG. 27 ■/ Sponsored by •b tan MEMORIAL Lakewood's Morgan Mitchell blasts the ball towards the St. John's second baseman for the final out of the Blue Bombers' season last week. (Photo by Brett Bremer) player on the team must play at least two innings in the field, and everybody bats. Mitchell's replacement on the mound. Kara Clark, was roughed up a bit. The first two St. John’s batters she faced dou­ bled over the heads of her outfielders, and St. John’s eventually built a 5-3 lead in the inning. Clark eventually ended the inning by throwing out a runner at first, then starting a 1-3-2 double play. Lakewood's biggest offensive attack came in the top of the second inning when the Blue Bombers started the inning with singles from Amber Vandecar and Briana Everett, a sacrifice from Ashley Morris, and then back-to-back singles from Laurel Mattson and Paige Richmond. That gave the Bomber’s a 2-1 lead. They added their third run in the top of the fourth when Vandecar came through with a two-out single and eventually scored on a St. John’s error. Although the season wasn’t all about records, the Lakewood girls sported a fine on heading into the tournament. They had the second best record in the league, behind St. John’s, at 11-3-1. Barry County Fair harness racing winners announced The results of the harness racing events held at the 2005 Barry County Fair. July 16 and 17 have been announced On Saturday July 16. The Hughes Stables Trophy of Nashville was won by a pacer. SEXY MIKE. 2 BRC. owned by Carl Dean and Karen H'psher of Constantine, and driven by Mark Hipsher. The Blarney Stone Bar of Hastings Trophy was won by a trotter JAY PAY. 3BG. owned by C.N. Grundy of Howell and driven by Kent Hess. The Shirleys Chuckwagon Cafe Trophy of Nashville was won by a pacer SILVERILLA GORILLA. 6BG. owned by Scott and Kristen DeMull of Ithaca and driven by Scott DeMull. The Kent Oil and Propane Inc. Trophy of Nashville was won by a trotter. FLEETWOOD VEEBA. 6 BrG. owned by Hough of Allegan and Schember of Grand Rapids and driven by Kevin Hough. The Bosley Pharmacy Trophy of Hastings was won by a trotter. VAN DREAM. 4BM. owned by Richard Bailey of Athens and driven by Milo Owens. The Sand Ridge Bank Trophy of Hastings was won by a pacer, PAPAROZZSTER. 3 BG. owned by Suttons Bay Racing of Ada and driven by Jerry Seekman. The Barry County Fair Trophy of Hastings was won by a pacer. KYLE B. 7 BG. a localhorseman owner Steve Converse of Hastings and driven by Larry Lake. On Sunday July 17. The Gibby's Foot long Trophy of Middleville was won by a trotter. HI TEST HANOVER. 3 BF. owned by Claudia and Keith of Allegan and driven by Jerry Seekman. The County Seat Lounge Trophy of Hastings was won by a pacer. JANEOFCALAMITYFAME. ?BF. owned by Elaviano Baitazar of Belmont and driven by Larry Smith. The Moose Lodge 6208 Trophy of Hastings was won by a pacer. WIN­ WOOD FENOMANON. 3BF. owned and driven by Anthony Gutierrez of Fruitport. The Hoffman-Trovato Stables Trophy was won by a taster. LOflE PINE MARTY. 3ChG. owr.nd by Dana Chiebana of South Haven and driven by Joe Casagranda. The Embach Photo Trophy was won 'ey a p?- er. ROCKET N ROLL 9BG. owned by Joe Stanton of Kalamazoo and driven by Joe Casagranda. The Goodtime Pizza Trophy of Nashville was won by a trotter. GROOVEY GUY. 3BG. owned by Charles Von See of Charlotte and driven by Larry Stone. The Varneys Stables Trophy of NashvAlle was won by a trotter, BA66HUS MARSH. 4ChH. owned by E C S Racing Lie. of Rockford, by driven by Frank O’Mara. BASKETBAIilifOORNraWT Rip Roarin’ Raffle , cost...$25 hl by Friday, Aug. 19th $30 B' ■ CHECK IN... 8:00 AM Late Entry « w l Pick up T-shirts at this time Make Checks payable to Hasting* Snautrfnt 2005 3 1st Prizes ■ Riding Mowers 3 2nd Prizes - Push Mowers 2 l3rd Prizei wped Trimmers „. and more 1 Prizes autographed by NASCAR GAMES BEGIN... 9:OO AM driver Kevin Harvick. Drawing held after the Duck Race in Team Name Tyden Park Summerfest |AOM 12-14) (Asm 15-17) (Agn 15 25) Sunday. August 28th Team Captain Phone # Team Members Proceeds to benefit Building Fund for the new Hastings Public Send Entries to... Library. Tickets are $5 each and available at Sporting Colon. BARRY COUNTY AREA CHAMBER Of COMMERCE 20% off all regular priced NASCAR hats and T-shirts (good thru 8-13-05) Halting* Ml 49068 Questions ??... Call (269) 948-3025 Please Fill Out Form Completely TYDEN PARK SATURDAY AUG. 27rH J SPORTING COLORS Hours Tues 4 Weds 9-6. Thurs 4 Fri. 9-7. Sat 9-3 Apparel, Gifts & Collectibles 123 W. State Street • Hastings ■ M — 269-945-4551 ■ 09544121 1 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 4. 2u05 - Page 17 Bring Two, Draw Two outing to help MV community center Middleville’s Mike rtremer (third from right) gets together with teammates (from left) Ross Meyer. Ed Greenwald. Tim Brackenbury. Brian Bcssert, and Brian Bennett pear the finish line of the “Great Midwest Relay' which they ran in early June from Madison tc Milwaukee to Chicago. Local runner part of Great Midwest Relay Bright and early fhursday morning. June 9. Mike Bremer left the friendly confines of Middleville and headed for Palos Park. IL. His cousin. Tommy Brackenbury. had volun­ teered to be the designated driver for what would prove to be a very unique weekend. It all started several years ago when Brackenbury invited Bremer to run in a relay race in southern Illinois. The race was called. "River to River" and involved eight runners and 80 miles. They entered a team in the "Happy Family Division" (all team members had to be related somehow) and had such a great time that they decided that it would be an annual affair. Bremer said that he even got his daughter. Kirby Bremer, hooked for sev­ eral of these relays through the Shawnee National Forest. "You wouldn't believe the hills." he said. That went well for four years. Unfortunately, the group was too late with its 2005 "River to River" registration. The race is limited 200 teams and over this year there were over 700 applicants. "We had to find a replacement relay." said Bremer. “The annual get together was too much fun and too important to let drop." Enter, the first annual "Great Midwes' Relay" (GMR). The race runs from Madison to Milwaukee to Chicago. Teams of six runners get together to go 190 miles. It sounded a little nuts, but they decided to give it a try. "Unfortunately we couldn't put together an all family team for this event but Tommy's son-in-law. Brian Bennett, had put together a truly Midwestern team." said Bremer. Brian Bosscrt. Ed Greenwald, and Ross Meyer from Illinois. Tim Brackenbury from Ohio. Bennet: from Wisconsin, and Bremer. Stuck in construction traffic on Chicago’s south end. Bremer -aid he wondered if he was ready for a 24-hour ride in a van with five other hot. sweaty runners (two of whom he'd never met). As soon as he got to Tommy's (Brackenbury) home though, he knew that they were going to have a grand adventure. Tom Brackenbury was all pumped up and excited about the weekend, even though he wasn't running. The van was clean and shiny and the ice bucket was in place. Meyer joined the group and the van w as off on its next leg. a one-hour ride to the north end of Chicago to pick up Bossert. Tim Brackenbury. and Greenwald. They loaded the van with 100 bottles of water, a big cooler for ice. gallons of Gatorade, bunches of bananas, energy bars, peanut butter and jelly, trail mix. reflective vests, flashlights, and lots of enthusiasm. Their next stop. Madison. Wisconsin. The first stop in Madison was the Coliseum Bar. GMR Headquarters, to sign in. complete their registration, and get race numbers. They were the first ones to sign up for this race <uid were assigned team number one. Seventy-six teams entered. 70 showed up - fifty-six 12person teams and fourteen six-person “ultra" teams. Next they checked into their hotel for the evening. Cousin Tim had been there before and selected a very comfortable place to gel a much needed, good night’s sleep. All that was left to do Thursday was to gel a good pre-race meal. A quiet little Italian bistro downtown filled the bill quite nicely and they all filled up on our favorite pastas. "Wc hadn't met our Wisconsin Brian (Bennett) yet." said Bremer. “He would be joining us at the starling line in the morning. There was a very nervous energy at the Coliseum Bar when they arrived Friday morning. Everyone was very excited about the run but Mother Nature was not cooperat­ ing the way they would have liked her to. Temperatures were predicted to be in the 90's and only cooling into the upper 70’s for the evening hours. Everyone was reminded time and again to “hydrate!” The first set of teams started at 8 a.m. and every hour another group got to begin their quest. Team number one had a 12 o'clock noon start assignment. “I had the honor of being runner number one for our team. Tommy North. It was a pret­ ty fiat 5-mile leg from Olin Park to Olbrick Park. Much of this part of the rim was on the John Nolan Bike Path and followed the shore­ line of Lake Monona. Thank goodness for that drinking fountain about mile three and a pretty fair amount of shade, the temperature had already inched over 90.” said Bremer. “There was a burst of energy when the first transition area came into view and I could see Brian wait'ng to take the baton for the second l»" Team Tommy North wen: through its rota­ tion six times along bike paths, hiking trails (some paved, some not), city streets and side­ walks. country roads, and lots of “rails-totrails”. “Thankfully, most of it was quite flat." said Bremer. Everyone would get a turn to run in the dark and the wee morning hours. There would be a three to four hour break between each of turn as the others put in their time on the toads and tails of the great Midwest. By the time they reached Montrose Park, on the shores of Lake Michigan on Chicago's north­ east comer, the had been on the run for near­ ly 26 hours. Tim's last leg was nearly eight miles and the Chicago-land temperature had climbed into the 90’s, as predicted. “He didn't care ... none of us did ... wc Professional Nail Care for Ladies and Gentlemen 810 W. State St, Hastings, Ml • By K-Mart (269) 945-5250 Grand Opening • August 4 30% OFF AUGUST 4 - SEPTEMBER Acrylic Nails Silk Wrap Gel Nails American French Manicure Spa Pedicure Manicure Nail Art Air Brush Nail Design Open: Monday - Saturday, 10AM to 7PM Sundays by appointment only were so very proud and happy to have crossed the finish line together. ’ said Bremer. Two teams had succumbed to the heat in Wisconsin on Friday. Twelve teams had fin­ ished in front of them. They were the first sixman Ultra team in. six hours behind the win­ ning 12-man team. “Food, drink, live music, and the sandy beach of Lake Michigan was a fine reward for completing what will certainly become anoth­ er ‘family tradition’ for us.” said Bremer. The camaraderie and friendly competition were outstanding, he added. Every team had taken an opportunity to help another team with directions or drinks or encouragement. “The hugs and handshakes as other teams crossed the finish line made all the aches and pains disappear." ‘Good Neighbor Night’ August 13 at Kalamazoo track Kalamazoo Speedway will welcome Barry and Calhoun County residents for its fourth “Good Neighbor Night" on Aug. 13. Any Barry or Calhoun County resident (with a valid ID or driver's license) receives a reduced admission fee to the track that Saturday. August 13. The reduced admission is $5 for adults and $2.50 for children 17 and younger. Barry and Calhoun County residents will have the opportunity to see dozens of drivers in all four classes from their own hometowns during a full night of NASCAR 4-in-1 racing. Pit gates open at 3 p.m.. with practice begin­ ning at 5 p.m. Racing starts at 7 p.m. sharp. Kalamazoo Speedway, located just south of “D" Avenue on Ravine Road, is Michigan's only NASCAR-sanctioned short track. At 3/8-mile. it is also the fastest oval track of its size in the world. It’s not too late to sign up for the first annual Maple Valley Community Center of Hope (MVCCOH) Bring Two. Draw Two 4-person scramble golf outing slated for Saturday. Aug. 6. at Mulberry Fore Golf Course. 955 N. Main (M-66) Nashville. Teams can sign up for the event at the Mulberry Fore clubhouse or by calling Jerry Reese al (517) 852-5066 all the way up to the day of the event. The cost is $50 per person for a twoperson team, which will be paired with another team in a random draw on the day of the event. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and there will be shotgun start al 9 a.m. The entry fee covers 18 holes of golf, a cart and an all-you-can eat luncheon. There will be prizes awarded for both men and women for the longest drive, closest to the hole and longest putt. There also will be a raffle for prizes donated by local businesses and merchants. All pro­ ceeds from the charity event will directly benefit the community center and its pro­ grams and allow it to stay in its current location at 233 N. Main St.. Nashville. According to a press release prepared by rhe board of directors, “The Maple Valley Community Center of Hope offi­ cially opened in our present location in October of last year after much remodel­ ing. The support of the community was outstanding. We have spent much of the year planting the seeds of programs and watching them begin to grow. “We have also learned that because of previous attempts by other groups to start things in Nashville, we had to earn the trust of the community. They needed to know that we weren’t just going to come in and start something and then leave. That trust is a fragile commodity and can­ not be purchased, it must be earned. “Your support of this golf outing will allow us to continue our efforts to deter­ mine and meet the needs of the people of the Maple Valley area by serving as a resource agency working to coordinate the programs and opportunities that arc available in larger areas. They are just not close enough to be of assistance to our neighbors in many instances. "If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact the enter and we will work to share our vision.” Some of the services and programs provided by MVCCOH. working in part­ nership with a variety of other groups and organizations throughout the county and state, include the Maple Valley Community Fresh Food Initiative, the Maple Valley Community Pantry Shelf, Employment Readiness program, men­ toring individuals, working with area schools, providing a place for community service work through the Barry County Drug Court, serving as a coordinating agency for GM workers in the communi­ ty service program, the Jimmy Carter Work Project 2005-Habitat for Humanity. Nashville's Neighborhood Watch pro­ gram and Better Kids workshops. Future plans include financial manage­ ment. adult literacy, anger management, parent and family education, arts and cul­ tural events, computer media training and production, a newsletter and support, marketing and training for area arts and crafts people. Organizers are still looking for busi­ nesses. groups w individuals to donate items for golf and raffle prizes and to sponsor holes. “We haven’t contacted all of the busi­ nesses yet. but we’ve had a really good response so far.” said organizer Russ Keech. A signed print by local artist Sue Trowbridge, ice cream sundaes, road atlases. A $10 gift certificate from Hometown Lumber, a $25 gift certificate from Hamilton Black Dirt, two car vacu­ ums and a digital camera from Vermontville Hardware, golf balls, four 18 holes of golf with cart from Mulberry Fore, are just a few of the prizes that have been donated so far by local businesses and merchants. Tickets for the raffle are three for $5 and are available at Mace Pharmacy, Kent Oil and Hometown Lumber or by calling Carol Galinger (269) 838-6728. The cost of sponsoring a hole is as fol­ lows: gold $100. silver $50. bronze $25. FRESH IM rmiG INTER 1OR&EXTERIOR . PAINTING&REMODELING 1-517-852-9569 OR 1-517-852-0809 M—■ HARDS Celebrate 25™ Ammiversare Steve & Patty were married in Marquette. Michigan. August 1st, 1980 not far from Patty's home town. Steve was bom in Battle Creek. The couple met in Hastings 1978, raising two sons. Steve Jr. & Patrick, now enjoying three Grandchildren: Lisa. Kimberly & Andrew. And Daughter-In-Laws Tanya & Annable. Celebration included visits with family in Florida. Marquette. Escanaba, Manistique. Munising & Mackinac Island. �Page 18 - Thursday August 4. 2005 The Hastings Banner MHSAA announces rules changes for fall season in a number of sports Over II8XNM1 student-athletes will greet the beginning of a new school year in the coming week, beginning fall practice in eight sports at member schools ot the Michigan The MHSAA has added a district round to the varsity boys' golf tournament this fall. Hastings. Lakewood. and Thornapple Kellogg will be playing in a Division 2 district hosted by the Vikings at Centennial Acres or. Sept. 29. Delton Kellogg and Maple Valley will be part of a Division 3 tournament hosted by Grand Rapids West Catholic on Sept 30. (File photo) High School Athletic Association. • The tall season is generally the most popu­ lar participation season, with approximately IIX.IKMI youngsters of 5I7.(MM) enrolled stu­ dents taking part This year, practice begins on Aug X with to*xball. followed by boys fall goll on Aug 11 Golt cannot begin competi­ tion before Aug 15. All other fall sports may begin practice on Aug. 15. with competition allowed on the first day of practice in cross country and girls tennis The earliest game dale for boys’ soccer is Aug 2b. girls’ swimming and diving in the lj»wer Peninsula may open activity on Aug. 27. and girls basketball may begin competi­ tion on Aug. 29. Practice in tootball must begin on Aug. X for all schools wishing to begin regular sea­ son games the weekend of Aug. 26-28. Schools must have 14 days of preseason prac­ tice* at all levels before their first game. All fcxuball sch*K)ls must conduct at least three conditioning days of practice before begin­ ning contact, and the conditioning sessions may not include any pads. This year. two f<x>tball dates precede Labor Day. Thursday varsity games will not lake place in Week J. but will take place in Week 2 On lutbor Day weekend. 225 games will be played on Thursday. Sept. I 7X games will be played on Friday. Sept 2. and 10 games will be played on Saturday. Sept. 3. A noticeable National Federation of State High School Associations rules change in football involves pass interference, where contact made w hich is obviously away from the direction of the thrown ball is no longer a foul: and the rules were clarified to penalize hindering an opponent’s vision without attempting to make a plav on the ball, whether or not contact is made. There will also be a limit on forward pass­ es to one during a play While multiple for­ ward passes on a play were rare, prohibiting them simplifies determining eligible receivers. Any number of backward passes may continue to be thrown during a play. The momentum exception is no longer limited to caught balls, and now also apply to recoveries of a ball hitting the eround on a kick or a fum­ ble. A substitution rule requires a mark nine One of the changes to the girls' basketball rules this season wiH allow for an expanded coaches' box. up to 14 feet, at venues that can accomadate such a change (File photo) yard* from each sideline, and all players must be between those marks when the ball is snapped. Additionally, a period may not be extended if its final play includes an accepted penalty that involves the loss of a down. In Michigan. MHSAA Handbook regula­ tions have been modified to cover situations where a school forfeits a football contest and it is alleged that the forfeit is for reasons other than health, risk or other compelling issues, but rather to avoid competition. In such situa­ tions. school administrations from the forfeit­ ing school arg required to appear before the MHSAA Executive Committee. Sub-varsity teams will be allowed to schedule and play football games under National Federation rules for fewer than 11 players. Basketball will see the coaches box expanded to 14 feet for those games in which it is desired by the competing schools and which the venue can accommodate. Team members arc prohibited from removing their jersey or pants within the visual confines of the playing area, with the penalty being a technical foul. A team control foul has been added to help ___________ officials more accurately and consistently penalize offensive fouls, with the penalty for such a foul being a throw-in. The penalty for double personal, double technical and simultaneous fouls has been changed from an alternating-possession throw-in to resuming play from the point of interruption. A player leaving the court for an authorized reason will now be treated as a violation rather than a technical foul. A soccer rules change will sec taunting become a more serious violation, resulting in a "hard" red card requiring the ejection of the player from the game and not being replaced. A swimming and diving rules change allows an individual to continue to compete if after being detected for wearing illegal attire or jewelry, removes the illegal items. No longer will that individual be disqualified from the event in which the illegal item was worn. Golf will sec the addition of a District level of competition in the MHSAA post-season tournament for Lower Peninsula boys. The change was made to help reduce the field reaching the Finals of the event to du. same size as the Giris tournament in the Spring - 90 - to improve the How of play. In addition, no cuts will be made in the two-day Final event of teams or individuals. WHY BUY A CAR FROM A COMPANY WITHOUT A SERVICE DEPARTMENT? Lindsay knows the importance of service when it comes to automobiles. In fact, she works in one of the area's top independent automobile service businesses. But when it comes to service from a new car dealer, it's tough to beat Dreisbach Motors. That's because Dreisbach motors has the highest rated technicians in Barry County, including two Master Certified technicians and one with GM's World Class designation. And with the opening of the Express Senrice Oil Change Center, you can be in and out in no time. So when you are looking for great service after the sale, visit Dreisbach Motors. Visit us on the web at www.dreisbachmotors.com ST ■ \ 095440'9 Dreisbach 328 N. 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LOCAL TRADE. 5.3 V8 FULLY LOADED. 63,000 MILES LEATHER. MUONROOT « 1 MORE ‘17,888 ‘8,995 ‘6,488 •PIUS TAX. $0 DOWN, 12* MILES PER YEAR 1100.00'. I iwrxci � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-08-11.pdf 4ac9c6f68720d1d58bd1cae46e47e98f PDF Text Text County's master plan unveiled Govt, fights taxpayers with tax money Fieldhouse is now ready for fall See Story on Page 3 See Editorial on Page 5 See Story on Page 15 4 ___ Hastings Thursday. August 11,2005__________________________________________________________________ VOLUME 152, No 32 Suit alleges youth abused at area camp NEWS BRIEFS TTES sets blood drive for Aug. 23 A Red Cross blood drive is planned for Middleville from noon to 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23. at Thomapple Township Emergency Services CITES), 128 High St. Middleville. Area Red Cross officials say a slump in blood donations over the summer has les to a shortage crisis. Blood donations typically drop in June, July and August, as giving blood takes a back seat to vacation and other stumper activities. Particularly needed arc type Onegative «.nd type O-positive, which have slipped below thrce-day supplies. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old. weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good general health. For mure information about a blood drive in any of the 60 counties served by the Great Lakes Region, call 1 -800-GIVE LIFE or visit www-givelife.org Wine tasting set for Friday, Aug. 19 An “Evening of Taste: Michigan's Best Cellars" fund-raiser for the new Hastings Public Library is being planned for Friday evening, Aug. 19 at the Hastings Country Cub. The wine-tasting will run from 7 to 10 p.m., with tickets costing $75 per couple and $40 for a single. They can be pur­ chased at Hastings City Bank, Hastings Public Library, Hastings Country Club. AlFresco. Felpausch, Progressive Graphics, Chamber of Commerce, Bosley Pharmacy and Main Street Bank. Ten Michigan wineries will be featured and they plan to serve red and white wines. The vintners include Leelanau Wine Cellars. Tabor Hill Winery, St. Julian Winery, Penta i>crc Winery, Warner Vineyards. Bel Lago Winery. Cherry Creek Cellars. Peninsula Cellars. Lone Oak Vineyard Estates and Chateau Chantal. Felpausch Food Centers will provide a variety of fruits, cheeses and crackers, while hors d’oeuvres will be prepared by Chef Michael Bamaart of the Walldorff Bistro. Music for the event will be provided by the Classic Touch Trio, a group from the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra. Flowers will be provided by the Hastings Garden and Flower Club, while AlFresco will contribute to the ambiance for the evening. This event, along with others between now and Aug. 31. will help to raise $500,000 for the library’s building fund. For more information, call (269) 945­ 4263. Still 2 more county planning forums The Barry County Planning Commission still has two more open houses/forums this month for the public to review the new Barry County comprehen­ sive plan. The open houses will run from 6 to 9 p.m. at each site. Consultants, staff and planning com­ missioner; will be available to answer any questions regarding the plan. The dates for the open houses are: • Monday. Aug. 15. at Baltimore Township Hall. 3100 East Dowling Road. • Thursday. Aug. 18. at Castleton Township Hall. 915 Reed St.. Village of Nashvilk. The other two sessions were held Monday and Wednesday of this week. See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 PRICE 50c by Marcic Westover Daryle Benjamin-Forbes, economic development director for the City of Hastings, speaks at the First Friday forum while Library Administrator Barbara Schondelmayer (left) and campaign leader Jim Atkinson listen. The three outlined plans for the new library and talked about fund-raising. ‘A green building on a brown site’ Campaigners for new Hastings library make case at First Friday by David T. Young Editor The campaign for a new Hastings Public Library facility, billed as "a green building on a brown site.” is in its last critical last month of fund-raising. Three members of the library’s steering committee spoke at the First Friday session Aug. 5 to outline plans for the new structure and talk about some of the fund-raising events lined up for the rest of this month. Library Administrator Barbara Schondelmayer. committee member Dr. James Atkinson and Hastings Economic Development Director Daryle BenjaminForbes stressed that much needs to be done by Wednesday. Aug. 31. because ali funds raised by then will be matched by a very generous anonymous donor on a 4-to-l basis. 7 hat means that if a bake sale raises $ 1(X). it actu­ ally generates $500 because of the terms of the matching agreement. "We’re still working on it and we're going to make it." Benjamin-Forbes said. “We fully expect to reach our goal.". “One of the most important compo­ nents is that the new library will be in the downtown and it will be architec­ turally compatible with the rest of the buildings in that area.” — Daryle Benjamin-Forbes She noted proudly that Hastings earned one of only three Brownfield development grants in Michigan summer because of its plans to build a very energy efficient structure on what used to be a contaminated site, the old Mama B’s Restaurant near the comer of Michigan and East State Street. Schondelmayer said tjic decision to go green on a new library was based on the idea that once it’s up and running it will save he community a lot of money in the future "There’s been a growing interest in ouilaing energy efficient buildings." she said, giv­ ing Chicago. Portland (Ore.) and all of California as examples of recent trends in spending a little more now with the intent of saving a lot in the future. Schondelmayer said plans for the new Hastings call for a vegetative roof in which plants in a "rain garden” will be growing to reduce stormwater runoff into the Thomapple River. Such a roof also would better insulate the building in the winter and keep things cooler inside in the summer. Widespread use of high performance win­ dows al£o will attract a lot more natural sun­ light during the day for lighting and warmth and the lights will be dimmed accordingly as See LIBRARY, page 2 Staff Writer Camp Michawana. a Christian youth camp in Barry County, has been named as defen­ dant in lawsuit by a then 11 -year-old Illinois boy who alleges abuse by counselors in August 2003. The Hope Township camp is accused of "public humiliation, mental anguish and repulsive physical abuse by camp counselor to one of its attendees." The suit was filed Monday in the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan Southern Division. The plaintiff, who now is 13 years old. resides w ith his parents in Cary. Hi The counts in the case include negligence, intentional infliction of emotional distress, assault and battery, false imprisonment, con­ version and vicarious liability. There is a jury demand with the lawsuit, which means the plaintiff would like this to go before a jury, and the venue would be in Kalamazoo. James Jarno, an attorney for the plaintiffs, said the family and their attorneys from Chicago have been working with the camp to get some answers on exactly what happened After dealing with this issue for some time. Jarno said, the family was "stonewalled" by the camp on the investigation and forced into litigation. He said the family wanted to reach an amicable agreement and avoid litigation because they arc a Christian family and the camp is Christian. The attorney also said the family wanted to do seme investigation into whether this type of prodem was more w idespread than just their son. Jarno said the family is looking for a fair and reasonable decision. The lawruit states the plaintiffs selected the camp because of its representation of Christian values, as well as the mother being a former camper. Roger Bird, the current executive camp director, started in 2004 with toe program. He said on Tuesday that Camp Michiwana offi­ cials had just become aware of the lawsuit, though they had yet to be contacted by any lawyers regarding the lawsuit. At the time of the incident cited in the law­ suit in 2003. the interim director was Tom See CAMP, page 3 Six county commissioners to attend MAC conference by David T. Young Editor Six of the eight members of the Barry County Board of Commissioners plan to attend the annual summer conference of the Michigan Association of Counties Sunday. Monday and Tuesday at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac island. Attending will be Chairwoman Clare Tripp. Wayne Adams. Sandy James. Michael Callton, Tom Wing and Don Nevins. Neither Jim French nor Howard “Hoot" Gibson plan to make the trip. However, none of the six w ill get per diem pay for attending the sessions, as often had been the custom in the past. Commissioners in bygone days had voted themselves $100 per diem payments for attending workshops and conferences, but this time didn't even bring up the matter. The last time the issue surfaced was last February in a 4-3 vine for the per diems for the MAC Conference in Lansing. Commissioner Sandy James back then moved to accept the payments by saying. "I feel peo­ ple who arc going (to the conference) should have a per diem, or at least have the option ” However, it was determined that four affir­ mative votes were not enough, that a majori­ ty of the entire board (five) was required before payments could be accepted The MAC summer conference Aug. 15 and I ft is much more expensive than the winter affair because it is held at the luxurious Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island Each Barry County commissioner pays $75 a night out of pocket for his or her room, but the rest of the cost is picked up by county taxpayers for expenses incurred. With each room costing $429.50. that means each of the six commis­ sioners attending will be reimbursed $354.50 per room for three nights. Aug. 14. 15 and 1ft. The County Board members also arc reim­ bursed 40.5 cents per mile for such trips. Because it’s about 560 miles round trip to Mackinac island, the gas reimbursement for each commissioner would come to about $227. The total cost for county taxpayers to reim­ burse the six commissioners is at least an estimated $8,634. However, it would be an additional $1,200 for the six commissioners if per diems were accepted. Some board members have been reported to have taken their families with them to Mackinac Island for the MAC Conferences. The commissioners in those situations have paid for their spouses’ and families’ expenses. Commissioners over the years have said they attend the conferences and workshops because they keep them on top of trends, enable them to network with other public officials and they often learn things that can be useful in conducting public business. Featured in the MAC conference next week will be presentations by Hall of Fame baseball announcer Ernie Harwell. Michigan Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land. U.S. Senator Debbie Stabcnow. Genessec County treasurer Dan Kildec. presentations on a vari­ ety of government-related subjects and a ban- See MAC, page 3 Two-day festival set in Delton It’s been said that everybody loves a parade, and this Delton crowd seems to be no exception as all ages eye the line-up. Another enthusiastic crowd is expected at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13 for Delton's annual Founders Weekend parade. Festivities begin on Friday and continue through Saturday evening For details, see the article inside this issue of the Banner �Page 2 - Thursday. August 11. 2005 - The Hastings Bunner NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Open houses set for sanctuaries £ The Michigan Audubon Society will have an open house weekend Friday through Sunday. Aug. 26-28. at the Otis Sanctuary and Warner Sanctuary in con­ junction with Hastings Suminerfest Both santuarics are open dawn to dusk 365 days a year and everyone is invited to come and take a self-guided tour of both during the special weekend. Resident Manager Tom Funke will lead guided tours of both sanctuaries on Friday and Saturday On Friday. Aug. 26, bird­ watch the Otis Sanctuary at 8 am. At I p.m., Funke will lead a hike at the Warner Sanctuary. On Saturday. Aug. 27. tours continue with an 8 a.m. birdwatch at the Otis Sanctuary. 1 p.m. Hike the Warner Sanctuary and an 8:30 p.m. stargazing event in the Otis Sanctuary. These programs arc free, there is no RSVP necessary. Programs start al the respective sanctuaries' parking lots. On Sunday. Aug. 28. visitors can can^e the Thomapple River from Hastings to Whispering Waters, near Irving. Led by Resident Manager Tom Funke, enjoy the tranquility and wildlife on this major tribu­ tary of the Grand River. Those attending may bring their own vessels or rent one from Whispering Waters, which is provid­ ing canoes and kayaks. Prc-registration is required for the canoe event and there is a fee for participating. For registration information, visit www.orissanctuary.org and click on "pro­ grams” or call (26°) 948-5777. ‘Dulcimer Friends’ to perform Friday The Dulcimer Friends with Thelma Fassett will be the performers at this week's “Fridays at the Fountain” series from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 12. This will be the next to last in a weekly series of summer musical concerts at the courthouse fountain in downtown Hastings. The last one. Friday, Aug. 19. will feature members of the Thomapple Players per­ forming selections from musicals. The series is co-sponsored by the City of Hastings and the Thomapple Arts Council. At the Riverbank musical entertainment series Friday evening, the Missing Linx will perform traditional and pop classics, beginning at 6:30 at the Stagecoach Park in downtown Middleville. First aid, CPR classes slated American Red Cross sponsored First aid and CPR classes will begin Friday Aug. 19. al Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings. This cla»s will cover standard first aid with adult, child and infant CPR. The course meets stale of Michigan require­ ments for childcare providers and work­ place OSHA requirements. The classes will be held Friday. Aug. 19 from 5 to 9:30 p.m and Saturday Aug. 20. from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $40. which includes useful materials to help retain skills and serve as reference tools in an emergency. A light lunch also is provided, or stu­ dents may bring their own. To register or for more infocmarion, call instructor Kim Domke at (269) 945-9181 or Grace Lutheran Church at (269) 945-9414. Relay for Life event set for Aug. 1243 Hundreds will gathering in Hastings* Tyden Park Friday and Saturday, Aug. 12­ 13, tec the Barry County Relay for Life, sponsored by the American Cancer Society. An earlier start and finish are new fea­ tures of this year's relay, said Bonnie Meredith who is co-chairing the event with Jennie Decker. The relay starts at noon Friday and ends at noon the following day. Forty-two teams raising funds to fight cancer have committed to take part in this year’s event, an increase from last year’s 36 teams. The event goal is $87,000 and the theme is “Start Rockin' Cancer Out of Our Community.” Relay participants raised $82,000 last year. T-shirts arc given as rewards lor partici­ pants who raise $100 or more whether they are on a team or not. The T-shirts come pre­ printed with information about the Relay on the back. Relay For Life is an overnight (rain or shine) celebration of hope, progress and answers, the Cancer Society’s website says. More teams are welcome at the Barry County event. To sign up. call Bonnie Meredith at 945-4520. A big part of the event is the cancer sur­ vivors' Victory Lap. which takes place at 8 pm. Friday. Aug. 12. All cancer survivors are welcome to attend One of the most emotional times at the Relay for Life is the Luminaria Ceremony, beginning at 9:30 p.m. Aug. 12. ‘Gentle float’set on Thomapple River A canoe/kayak journey from downtown Hastings to the Irving Dam on the Thomapple River is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. Aug. 28. Michigan Audubon Otis Sanctuary Resident Manager Tom Funke will direct the “gentle four-hour float on the Thomapple River (Io) explore and discover the wildlife and tranquility the river has to offer" Canoe and kayak rentals are available through the Whispering Waters Campground and Canoe Livery in Rutland Township, which is providing canoes and kayaks at a discount to Oris Sanctuary. Those interested in taking part must RSVP and pay in advance for this event Those who show up the day of the event cannot be accommodated. Cost is $20 per kayak (one person per kayak) and $25 per carioe (two adults, one child maximum in each canoe). Paddles and oersonal flotation devices (PFDs) will be provided. For more information. vi>it http://www.tomfunke.com/registration.htm 1 or call (269) 948-5777. or e-maii: otissanctuary@mei.net The Mildred and Robert Otis Sanctuary is located at 3560 Havens Road. Rutland Township. It is one of 19 sanctuaries owned by the Michigan Audubon Society, a pri­ vate, not for profit organization. Free bone density tests set Aug. 29 MSU Extension and Bone Density Speci;dists will conducting free bone densi­ ty tests from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Monday, Aug. 29, at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings 209 W. Green St. The bone density test is a non-invasive exam that takes about seven minutes to complete. A scan of the hip bone will be taken along with a copy of results and a doctor will give a short consultation. A free lecture will be available from 9 to 9:45 a.m. about the effects of osteoporosis, supplements and the importance of good nutrition and exercise to keep bones healthy and strong. Please call MSU Extension at 269-945­ 1388 to pre-register for a time to be tested. Music School’s lessons to start Reg stration is now open for private les­ sons and Kindermusik clashes at the Community Music School in Hastings. Private lessons are available at all skill levels, in most band and orchestra instru­ ments, pi^no. guitar and voice. Opportunities to perform in formal and informal settings are included. Lessons will begin Monday. Aug. 22. and registration is open throughout the semester. Kindermusik classes will begin Sept. 19. These play-based music and movement classes build academic and social skills for young children from infancy to age 6. Research has shown that music study helps develop critical thinking and self-dis­ cipline. It improves cognitive development, self-esteem. SAT scores, spatial reasoning skills and math and reading abilities. The Community Music School is located at First United Methodist Church. 209 W. Green St. Hastings. Need-based financial aid is available. Call CMS Coordinator Steve Youngs at (269) 948-9441 for information and to reg­ ister. The Community Music School has pro­ vided lessons and classes in Hastings since 2002 ar<d in Battle Creek since 1996. The school is a program of the Music Center of South Central Michigan, funded in part by grants from the Barry Community Foundation, the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts. LIBRARY, continued from page 1 the evening approaches. She said the building will not lose a lot of heat and the layout will cut down on sun glare while at the same time using as much natural daylight as possible lor heat and light "We plan to open the windows a lot and let in the fresh air. which is better than recycled breathable air indoors.” SJiondelmayer said. She added that low-flow toilets will use a lot less waler and it a water heater is used at all. it will be the high efficiency variety Use of renewable resources such as cork and bam­ boo also will be encouraged. Furthermore, she said, plans call for taking everything possible from the current building to the new one to be smarter about use of materials and to save money by not has mg to buy so much new stuff after moving in “We also plan to do active recycling inside the new building." she said. "This includes things like office paper And we want to use products that ire environmentally friendly that do not give off toxic or noxious emis­ sions.” She noted that she has done extensive research and has examined other library buildings to get many of her ideas. She and the Library Board have been working with the Christman Company on planning and design"This building will be energy efficient and will save our taxpayers money in the long run," he said. "This is not a Taj Mahal." — Dr. Jim Atkinson ing the structure. One member of the audience said he had been hearing the new library might be exces­ sive. that it'll be a sort of "Taj Mahal" in downtow n Hastings. Dr. Atkinson, who has had a lol of experi­ ence lately in leading community drives, said it’s just not so. "This building will be energy efficient and will save our taxpayers money in the long run,” he said. “This is not a Taj Mahal. We did a survey and our data showed us that based on how many people served, we should build a 35,000-square-fool facility. Now that size might be a Taj Mahal. But the Library Board has scaled it down to 2O.(XX) square feet." Schondelmayer said this fund-raising drive is an effort to sidestep having to ask for tax dollars to build a new library and then save money in the future in operating it. She reported that the current library budget is about $600.00 annually. She also said she hopes to be able to staff the new two-story buiHing with about the same number of staff members as employed now. The added space will be used primarily for the ever-growing children's programming and Internet and technology. “I’d like to have the library used as a model for the community as to what rt»n he done." she said. Atkinson gave a brief history of the cam­ paign on behalf of a new library. He noted that Benjamin-Forbes and the Downtown Development Authority helped the library purchase the property near City Hall and the building project team has been meeting Friday mornings since then. The capital campaign went through one phase, from 1999 to 2004. and now is in it what has been referred to as its "Final Chapter.” Last spring the anonymous donor made the offer of a 4-to-l match if the campaign could come up with $500,000 before Aug. 31. So. for every $1 raised, it eventually would mean $5. "The people in this community are amaz­ ingly philanthropic." Atkinson said. “This really gives us the impetus to get serious." As a result, a schematic design of the new library has been constructed Io show what it might look like. “We must raise what we need and make this not just one of the best 100 places to live, but the top place to live in America." Atkinson said. Some of the fund-raisers have included brick sales for $100 or $1,000. the annual duck race on the Sunday of Summerfest Hastings Public Library Administrator Barbara Schondelmayer uses several sketch­ es of the proposed new library to answer a question from the audience at the First Friday session. weekend (Aug. 28). the generous donation from a local woman who won a sweepstakes contest to have NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick mow the lawn at Tyden Park, and memorial contributions to honor those who have gone before. Atkinson said one donor told him. “You're not going to make it with just bake sales and setting out canisters... We accept any dona­ tions. we're grateful for any amount we can get. “I feel we're going to make this happen, but we still have to raise between $250,000 and $300,000. We need a library that'll be able to serve the people of ;his community" Schondelmayer said plans now arc to let bids on the project this fall and begin con­ struction in the spring of 2006. Hopes arc to hive the new library open in the spring of 2007. Audience member Ned Brown asked what w ill happen if the fund-raising campaign fails to raise the amount needed. Benjamin-Forbes said then some things would have to be taken out of the plnns. Atkinson said. "We do have ar alternative or contingency plan. We've gotten some important help from the Barry Community Foundation on ideas for fund-raising. Many of the gams we’ve made arc because of the foundation's help. And J-Ad Graphics has provided us w ith a lot of publicity, particular­ ly in the last three to five weeks. Benjamin-Forbes noted that except for grants like the "Brownfield” one from the Department of Environmental Quality, almost aH of the funds raised have been from local sources. She added. One of the most important components is that the new library will be in the downtown and it will be architecturally compatible with the rest of the buildings in that area." About the process of looking into the future of the library, she commented. "For too many years, buildings have been built to last about 20 years, and you can see them in the Kentwood area right now getting boarded up. We shouldn't be building any thing less than a 50- to 100-year building. We want our build­ ings to Iasi. To do any thing less would be irre­ sponsible." City Council votes to change contractor for asphalt paving by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer The Hastings City Council Monday night awarded the bid for next year's asphalt paving to Affordable Asphalt against the recommen­ dation of Director of Public Services Tim Girrbach. The bids were opened July 29 for the 2005 to 2(X)6 hot mix asphalt paving and hand patching. There were three bidders, all within $25 or less of each other. Girrbach recommend that the bid be awarded to F&S Asphalt, which has been doing the city's hand patching for many years, even though its bid was $2 more per ton and $300 more in the estimated total. He told the council that he had been pleased with the patching that has been done and that F & S was quick to repair work w ithin the city. Council members asked where the two competitors stored their equipment and how many tons of asphalt was used for the total prices. Both competitors store their equip­ ment within Hastings, with Affordable Asphalt being in the Hastings Industrial Incubator and F&S in an equipment lol on Sheriff's dept using jet skis Two personal watercraft are on loan for the summer to the Barry County Sheriff Department Manne Division They are loaned to law enforcement through a program with SeaDoo Corporation through Leaders Marine on Gun Lake The jet skis have been used for patrol of lakes in the Barry County area and so far have not been need­ ed in a rescue The trailers for the jet skis were donated to the shenft's department by Genesis Trailers of Holland. Mich . and will remain property of the Marine Division South Hanover. The estimated total was for 15() tom Council member Kim Townsend moved that the award be given to Affordable for the lower price per ton and estimated total. Only two council members. Curt Cybulski and Dorothy Hawkins, voted no. In other business at their meeting Monday evening, the City Co.tncil: • Set a public hearing ice Monday. Aug. 22. to hear comments and make a determination on creating an industrial developn»cit district for the entire parcel at 1135 Enterpr se Drive for tax abatement under Public Act 198. This property is owned by USA Recycle, which wants to put in more machinery to process plastics for recycling. Councilman Frank Campbell asked that the LDFA and DDA be notified of this industrial develop­ ment district at their next meetings. • Approved the request from Hastings AYSO Regional Commissioner Robbin Nichols to use the Bob King Park open area in ballfields for temporary soccer fields from Aug. 14 through Oct. 29. Council members asked why the soccer fields at Hastings High School were not available. Nichols told the council that the high school was using those fields at the same time they would like to use them • Approved a request from the Summerfest 2005 Committee of the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce for temporary closure of Church Street from State Street to the alleyway behind Miller Real Estate fot the duration of Summerfest for children’s inflat­ able play equipment and safely reasons. • Considered a petition for water and sewer service extension on Soutn Jefferson to two homes without water and sewer service. A third home is being built in the area, but that builder has not asked for water and sewer hookup. This was referred back to city staff for more information on the costs to the homeowners. • Approved a traffic control order to erect stop signs on Dibble Street, causing traffic to stop at Hubble Street and making this inter­ section a four-way slop. • Adopted a resolution enabling the Downtown Development Authority to pro­ vide for the first installment of its $100,000 commitment to the construction cost of the new Hastings Public Library. • Adopted a resolution to permit placement of a sign at the entrance of Tyden Park Aug. 25. calling attention to the Summerfest 2005 Duck Race Sunday. Aug. 28. The next City Council meeting w ill be held at 7:30 p.m Monday. Aug. 22. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Ajgust it 2005 - Page 3 MAC, continued from page 1 quel and wine tasting pans In othtr business <u Tuesday morning's meeting, the County Hoard • Agreed to order three replacement Chevy Taho vehicles lor the sheriff’s department from Shaheen Chevrolet of luinsing at a cost of $88,260.45. Sheriff Dar Leaf was asked if a replace rncnt vehicle policy is in place "Undersheriff Bob Baker is working on that." Leaf said. He added that the new Tahoes are not like­ ly to be on the mad until next spring Leaf said the Tahoes are a gcxxl choice because they last longer, have a better resale value, get around better on snow and ice and their transmissions are stronger Three Ford patrol cars will be retired to make way for the new vehicles. • Approved bids of $25,000 from Mark Guthrie, of $25,000 from Lakew<x>d Builders and of $24,990 from NcxtHome LLC. all to be paid from Community Development Block Grant funds for revamping of windows. d<x>rs. siding, additions, electrical work and other projects for county-supported housing • Approved the grant agreement between the Barry County Emergency Management Agency and the Homeland Security grant pro­ gram that calls for $13,536 in federal pass­ through hinds to the state and county this fis cal year. • Heard Commissionei Tom Wing attempt to make it clear all county strategic planning meetings are open to the public and not just commissioners Tripp said. “Department heads and elected officials arc invited, but everyone can come " Gibson said it’s important the public feels it's part of the system. • Received a visit from Miss Barry County Amanda Becktel and pageant director Kelli Leep. "Tins is the fifth Miss Barry County." Ixcp said, since the local pageant became affiliated County’s master plan draft unveiled in first of 4 forums by Fran Favennan Staff Writer Though outnumbered three to one by coun­ ty and local officials and staff from Williams and Works, consultants to the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission, the public got its first look Monday night at the new master plan in the first of a series of four open houses. The proposed master plan, labeled “draft." contains 178 pages of text, graphs, chans, and maps; an eight-page synopsis is also avail­ able. Virtually any piece of information one might want to know about Barry County is contained in its pages. It is the product of about 18 months of work, during which there were "futuring" (visioning) workshops, focus groups, and a community opinion survey of 2.677 registered voters in the county An advisory group consisting of township supervisors, county commissioners, members of the County Planning and Zoning Commission, emergency sen ices leaders, and other community member also provided input to the consultants. Perhaps the most important concept in the plan is that of a county -w ide transfer of devel­ opment rights. Use of TDRs would permit a swap of rights purchased by a developer in return for a bonus of additional units in cer­ tain residential areas. Agricultural land own­ ers could sell their development rights to a builder who wants to build housing in an area zoned for moderate density. In return for surrendering new ly purchased development rights, the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission would be able to grant the developer additional housing units beyond what is usually allowed in the zoning district. Jim McManus, director of planning and development. Barry County, considers the creation of a county-wide plan very impor­ tant. He said that such a plan would al lowswaps between different local governments. "For example, the developer buys rights in a township, and goes to Hastings where utili­ ty infrastructure exists. We give him a bonus of four houses." he explained. TDRs also have significant implications for the preservation of farmland, according to Paul Wing, chairman of the Farmland Preservation Committee, since most of the development rights would come from areas described in the plan as rural conservation and would be sent to areas described in the plan as low and moderate density districts. The effort produced a document that pro­ vides eight goals for the county. Abstracting from the synopsis, the goals arc the follow­ ing: • Maintenance and extension of the coun­ ty’s natural woodlands, prairies, wetlands, lakes and streams, and wildlife habitat; more acres will be added to the approximately 51. 450 acres protected by the state to reach a total of 120.000 acres permanently protected. • Maintenance of surface w-aters (lakes, wetlands, streams, and rivers) in a healthy and clean state to support a balanced ecological system of plants and wildlife and human use. • Limiting the provision of utility services within the county (water and wastewater treatment) so as to encourage growth and development that meets local and county land use objectives and goals. • Continued support for sustainable farm­ ing at a profitable level. • Continuing economic vitality through the encouragement of existing businesses and the addition of new businesses. • Provision of a broad range of housing opportunities intended to serve all the seg­ ments of the community. • Creation of settlements which will be centers of activity within a community; Assyria. Barryville. Cloverdale, Dowling. Fine Lake. Hickory Comers. Maple Grove, and Orangeville arc identified as centers. • Maintenance of safe, efficient roads to link settlements and activity centers in the county. Maureen Robinson, a resident of Irving Township, talking about preserving future wetlands, said. "You have to make people aware. It's a good plan Tom Robinson, owner of the S&S Farm Market on M-37 near Middleville, said. "We feel strongly about preserving farmland." A lengthy section of the document outlines future land use and divides it into eleven cat­ egories. Noting the expressed wishes of resi­ dents. the document says. "Many of the resi­ dents of Barry County have indicated that they arc content to remain a'bedrmm com­ munity’ ...they desire to retain the natural rolling landscape that offers serene views, wildlife habitat, and a beautiful rural atmos­ phere." (All quotations rue taken from the synopsis.) Preserved lands offer virtually no prospect of development except very limited develop­ ment on privately owned lands eligible for preservation may be allowed as a reasonable use of the property. Rural conservation land, which features "key ecological or aesthetic features which support the rural character of the county" will also be limited but would allow some single-family housing, probably on lots of at least 20 acres. No public utilities would be supplied in the area. David and Nancy Perkins, who own 80 acres on Kiser Road, strongly support pro­ tecting wetlands and farmlands. They have encouraged the growth of a prairie and trees on their property. He commented. "We need teeth to keep the townships from coming in. Avoid what we arc seeing in southern Kent County." Four areas are defined as residential. Country residential is designed to provide a transition from agriculture to residential while preserving current characteristics of the county. According to the document, "the pri­ mary goal of this designation is to foster rational development of portions of the County already significantly impacted by emerging growth patterns." Lakefront residential is a category that rec­ ognizes the conversion of cottages to yearround homes, and the creation of additional lakefront. It is a very limited area amounting to about 4.800 acres. Undeveloped lakes will be protected from large-scale growth and new development rules will affect both developed and undeveloped lakes. Low density residential is essentially sub­ urban and features single-family homes. Utilities will generally be available or expect­ ed to be available. Lot sizes will be smaller, about three housing units to an acre Uses such as schools, churches, some types of offices and/or commercial uses may occur. Recreational uses may also be permitted. Mixlcrate density residential housing is expected to serve a mix of people and incomes in communities; the availability of public utilities or licensed systems will allow a density generally of five units to an acre. Open space and neighborhood recreational facilities w ill also be a feature of this housing option. Centers are expected to provide for the increased commercial and professional serv­ ices needs of growing populations in the areas outlined earlier. All are small towns that have the necessary roads and infrastructure to sup­ port greater population growth. The centers will also encourage interaction between peo­ ple and support projects such as a pavilion for a farmers' market. Because of its excellent soils, preservation of agricultural areas, accounting for approxi­ mately one-fourth of the county's land area, is regarded as extremely important. Subdivisions and condominium develop­ ments will not be permitted although the occasional single-family detached home may be. The urban planning area refers to five urbanized areas the city of Hastings, the vil­ lages of Middleville and Nashville, and the communities of Delton and Gun Lake. The plan describes ths-se areas, saying. "They have individual and unique needs and this county master plan must recognize those needs and respond accordingly.” The last area considered in the plan is the industrial area. Beyond noting that the indus­ trial area outside the urban planning area comprises less than none percent of the coun­ ty's land area, the plan recommends that util­ ities such as water and wastewater treatment be available. Reference is also made to the possibility of agricultural processing ixrcurring in the area. The final section of the plan outlines a number of implementation strategies. Chief among tliem arc the preparation of inventories of wetlarxis and natural features. Also high on the list are the preparation of a wetlands pro­ tection ordinance to protect wetlands smaller than five acres (larger areas are protected by the state), and the amendment of the County Zoning Ordinance to implement the plan. The inspection and regulation of septic systems in the areas of the county w here they arc in use is also recommended. The plan also suggests the development of sub-area plans for the eight centers discussed earlier. Among the topics to be considered are documentation of currently existing condi­ tions with regard to land use. signage, design, parking and landscaping. Community vision­ ing workshops could be used to form a con­ sensus. Two final recommendations refer to the creation of a transfer of development rights within the county on a county-wide basis and the expansion of funding for planning and functions such as building inspections, com­ pliance with ordinances, and development of an environmental specialization. ‘Grief Recovery' sessions slated Card party to benefit library Martha Edger. Anne Hamaty. Kathy Clarey and Susan Smith all will be modeling the latest fashions from Sea Shanty at the Aug. 23 card party at Hastings Country Club. The event is open to all women in the area, begins at 1 p.m. and costs S8 per person All proceeds will go toward the new Hastings Public Library. Dessert will be served and each table will receive a prize You can make up a table of four, six or eight and play such games as Pinochle. Mah-Jongg. Euchre. Bridge. Dominoes. Gin Rummy. Cribbage or Scrabble just to name a few Call in reservations to Joyce Levengood (945-5477) or Avis Martin (948-0778.) Barry Community Hospice will offer another grief recovery series, a five-week program for any adult who has experienced the death of a loved one. for five weeks, beginning Tuesday. Aug. 30. The program will be held at the Barry Community Hospice office. 450 Meadow Run. Hastings, for five consecutive Tuesdays from Aug. 30 through Sept 27. Class time is from 5:30 to 7 p.m Those who want to participate rnu .t attend the first session date Aug. .TO Eat • class builds on the previous one Grief recovery combines learning about the process of grief with the opportunity to discuss feelings in a safe and open environ­ ment. Barry Community Hospice, an affiliate of the United Way. offers the program as a com­ munity service. There is no charge Anyone who wants to register or receive more information about this class or other bereavement services should call the Barry Community Hospice Bereavement Depart mnt at (616) 948 X452 or (800) 681 4985. w ith Miss America. "These girls do more than just prance around and l<x»k beautiful. They have to be able to go out into the community and make a difference." Each of the Miss Barry County selections must have a particular platform, such as phys­ ical fitness, suicide prevention or elementary education Becklei's is literacy. "It's been a completely life changing expe­ rience." Beektel told the board. "I've loved it so far." A junior at Western Michigan University, she wants to become a teacher and eventually earn a dcxtoralc in educational technology. • Heard a presentation from Barry County Surveyor Brian Reynolds about his tnp last month to Toronto to better leam how to oper­ ate the county's new' underground radar unit • Agreed to amend the sheriff 's department budget gas and oil budget line item, increas mg it from $25,000 to $53,000 as a result of huge increases m gasoline and oil prices. • Received word from French that the next county-wide hazardous waste collection day will tie Saturday. Oct. I. at the Barry Expo center between Middleville and Hastings. CAMP, continued from page 1-------------Hooker. The central focus of the camp's mission statement is “Discovering and Developing Relationship where Christ is first." "We go through a painstaking process to find good, qualified counselors and staff here at Camp Michawana," Bird said when asked to comment on the lawsuit. “We do not toler­ ate abuse of any kind toward the campers or staff." As the Banner was going to press thii week, an attorney for the defense said they had yet to be served with the lawsuit papers and had no comment. John Mauck. a Chicago-based attorney for the plaintiffs, said the lawsuit was necessary as the Camp refused to speak further and dis­ close any prior incidents with the counselor. Mauck said the family wanted to know about any possible other cases of abuse to ensure that this does not happen to another child. The camp breached the trust the family placed to have a safe place for their child, he said. According to the lawsuit, during the week of Aug. 3-9. 2003. a variety of alleged inci­ dents occurred. The suit accuses cousclors of permitting or committing 19 activities, including: • "Terrorizing (plaintiff) repeatedly, includ­ ing by telling (plaintiff) that a man called "Injun Joe" would come and kill any 11-yearold boy the counselor need him to’’ • "Intimidating (plaintiff) and taking other steps to prevent (plaintiff) from calling home and reporting the improper behavior." • "Allowing campers to push (plaintiff's) head in the toilet and flush it. followed by forcing him to have his picture taken." • “Allowing campers to drag (plaintiff) by his arms and legs, allowing campers to spit on him. and in general allowing further humilia­ tion of (plaintiff).'* • "Requiring (plaintiff) to ‘moon’ a cabin in order to receive cookies provided to the other campers, and then locking (plaintiff) exit of the cabin to humiliate him." On the count of negligence, the suit states the camp owed the plaintiffs the duty to “exercise reasonable care in the operation of Camp Michawana. including with respect to the hiring and/or placement of counselors and other supervisory personnel, and in the man­ agement and supervision of the camp and the behavior of its -aft and the other campers." Some of th. failures in this area stated in the lawsuit include not having appropriate policies in place and action taken against counselors and other campers to prevent fur­ ther abuse. In relation to damages. "...Plaintiff has sus­ tained damages, including emotional distress and trauma, pain and suffering, mental anguish, fright and shock, denial of enjoy­ ment. embarrassment, humiliation and morti­ fication. physical trauma and injury, the need for mental health treatment and counseling, expenses incurred for treatment, loss of self esteem, hurt feelings, disruption of his faith in Christ and loss of his camera." The family members state they also sus­ tained damages in relation to the incidents. Plaintiff in the suit are seeking “exemplary damages and punitive damages, plus an award of attorney fees and costs incurred in pursuit of this matter." Michawana is a non-profit organization funded through donations and support from the community. Camp Michawana is located at 5800 Head Lake Road. Hastings. Fifth grade students in the Hastings School District spent their overnight camp program at Camp Michawana this spring. This was the first time the fifth grade camp was held at the location. (Staff writer Heather Reed contributed to this articled Middleville annexation issue to go before County Board by David T. Young Editor A petition to afmex three properties -on 20 acres of land into the Village of Middleville soon will go before the Barry County Board of Commissioners, despite objections from two of the landowners. The Middleville Village Council voted 6-1 Tuesday night, with Councilwoman Dorothy Corson dissenting, to annex the properties from Thornapple Township. Despite adoption of the council’s resolution, the matter must be decided ultimately by the County Board. The parcels all are located on the edge of village property and they were part of a land exchange agreement with Thomapple Township. Village President Lon Myers explained. Developer David Dykstra, owner of one property that amounts to about half the land in question, is strongly in favor of annexation. However, two of the property owners appeared at the Village Council meeting Tuesday evening to express their objections to the move. Teri VanderKooi told the council. "This is bare land. I've owned it for 20 years, and I have no plans for it. 1 don't have any intention to build on or sell this property." Another property owner. Joyce Domire. said being annexed into the village would mean she would have huge cost increases in taxes and fees for services such as sewer and water. “It’s not an area worth pursuing." she said. "There's no growth there." Myers pointed out that many neighboring properties already are part of the village, which she disputed. Domire insisted. “I don't believe I ever have enjoyed village services.” Myers said. "This is not just an attempt by the village to grab property." Before council voted to adopt the resolu­ tion to send the issue to the county. VanderKooi asked if the annexation resolu­ tion could include the objections of her and Domire and treat each property separately. She was told that wasn’t possible. "That’s not even a fair shot." she said of being forced to include all properties in the same package. The Village Council also decided to make changes to the local ordinance regarding appointments of the village clerk and treasur­ er despite some objections. rhe ordinance amendment calls for recom­ mendation from the village manager and con­ firmation of the council. This is despite a vote several years ago in which residents agreed to let the village president, rather than tlx? vil­ lage manager, make the recommendation. Councilman Bill Nesbitt opposed the amendment, saying voters had spoken on how it should be done several years ago. Myers said the change is not extraordinary because the council still has the power to make the final decision aboui who is hired. The difference is in who is making the rec­ ommendation. the village manager, who over­ sees the day-to-operations. "As ng as the council has finai approval, we really haven't changed anything." Myers said. Later in the meeting. Ed Shellmger expressed the same objection as Nesbitt',. The vote was 5-2. with Nesbitt and fellow Trustee David Newman dissenting. In a somewhat related matter. Village Attorney Jennifer Schans-Carter told the council that state law on residency require­ ments for village or city managers calls for living within 20 miles within 180 days of employment. The question had arose about residency for Village Manager Ron howell. It was noted by Corson the question now is moot because of state law. Newman, who in a previous meeting was accused by Howell of conflict of interest and who has voted to have the village manager fired, said. “He (Howell) signed a contract (that insisted he meet village residency requirements).’’ The council chambers Tuesday evening were packed with more than three dozen peo­ ple. Law, Weathers & Richardson opens new office in Hastings Barry County residents will see a familiar face when they visit the MainStrcet Savings Bank office office. Stephanie Fekkes. currently serving as Hastings City Attorney, joined the law firm of Law. Weathers & Richardson in mid-January after completing her term as Barry County Probate Judge. The Grand Rapids-bascd firm is establishing an office in Hastings. "I am excited to be hack here in Barry County." Fekkes said. "While I enjoy work­ ing in Grand Rapids. I have missed the oppor­ tunity to work with and be in my home com­ munity ." Founded in 1868. Law. Weathers & Richardson. PC. offers legal services to busi­ nesses. governments and individuals. Its attorneys are dedicated to providing their clients with prompt personalized service at a reasonable cost. The firm is committed to serving the community as well. John Schneider, the firm's president, said "The firm is pleased for the opportunity to serve the Barry County community and we look forward to developing new client rela­ tionships in this area." The Hastings office is located at 629 Slate St., in suite 201 of the MainStrcet Savings Bank and within the Barry County Community Foundation's office. The office will be staffed Monday. Wednesday and Thursday from 8 a m. to 5 p.m. and at other times by appointment. �Paoe 4 - Thursday. August it. 2005 - Tho Hastings Banner Some clarifications about Bradford White negotiations To the editor: Dog owner was cruel, thoughtless Pet owners put Hastings in deep do-do Those in the trenches have different view To the editor: I’m sure, the "certain few’ that Mike Davis referred to in his letter to the editor in the Banner are thrilled that another letter writer. Marianne Henley, threw this window wide open As easy as it would be. I'm not going to bash too many holes in Mrs. Henley's letter from last week. She is certainly entitled to her opinion. However. I would like to explain a little about what we arc all referring to in regards to “language" and why it is so impor­ tant to us. First of all. language basically means rule*. Juit like an errtpk—ce has rules to his of brr employment, so loo does a company when entering into an agreement with a union. This rule ho»4 is a means of protection for not cnly vukrj members, but management as well. If th. rules arc violated, the grievance pro edurc goes into effect, and eventually if no agree­ ment can be reached, a non-partial mediator must be paid to resolve the issue. This is the way it's supposed to work any­ way. The main reason out language is *50 years okl* is because union and management had been co-existing very well for a very long time. No one on either side felt it necessary to make many changes other than an “and” or an “or" here or there. Until now. Since the last contract was negotiated, uc have acquired our new “dream team” in man­ agement. This group didn't just make classification changes, they rewrote the entire book. With m</TC than 400 grievances out there when they entered into these negotiations, did they real­ ly feel we would have an open mind to a dras­ tic change like that? And due to the fact we had an excessive amount of grievances, need­ less to say. our trust in this manigement is severely damaged. Our languagc/rules are more important to us now than ever before. Even the financial settlements that, were made "in good faith* (as in Mrs. Henley's words), have never been fulfilled by the com­ pany. Here's some more language information: The treatment we receive was negotiated by our union with previous management. Most of them knew what these jobs are like, and could still manage to do their jobs effectively simply by reading the book and following the rules. The “dream team" didn't give us any­ thing out of the goodness of their hearts. What they did do was scare the life out of everyone (including their own people) with their “shut the doors" talk. That was planted on the floor by offke personnel. In closing. I'm glad Mrs. Henley is content in her position with the company. But maybe she should come out on the floor for an "enjoyable" day on the hot line or throw jack­ ets for 10 hours a day before she judges our decision or calls us unappreciative. If you don't know wha« the hot line is; that's OK. Marianne Henley doesn't either. Lenctte Wright. Lake Odessa To the editor: Dear editor, I don't know if you want to print this or not but here goes: As I was coming home Suinday on Gurd Road. I happened to see a dog along the road­ way. I didn't think anything about it until I passed it. I backed up to see if it was injured. It v/asn’t Somebody had dropped it off with a bucket of water and a bucket of food. So I called 911 to see if they could help. To that person. I'd like to say shame and double shame on you! What do you think we have an Animal Shelter and a Humane Society for? You a cruel person with no heart. It’s people like you who shouldn't have pets in the first place. Nancy Bird. Hastings Baltimore Twp. blew it on lawsuit ToUwedltor; . ,,|n „ When elected officials, no matter U what level of government, begin to act in ineir own self-interest instead of the best interests of their constituents, it is time for the voting public to stand up and be heard. Such is the case now in Baltimore Township. In December of last year. Supervisor Richard VanSyckle, along with Trustees James Rhodes and David Soya, voted to pro­ ceed to the Michigan Supreme Court in a law­ suit over taxation of Pierce Cedar Creek Institute (PCCI). The Institute was adjudged to be a non­ profit institution by the Court of Appeals, and therefore was exempt from paying property taxes. Let me interject that I am fairly neutral on the whole idea of Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. As a retired teacher. I can certainly see some positive impact on the young (and old) people of our area, given the many free and/or low-cost seminars held there. On the other hand. I feel we should all pay our fair share of taxes. However, the Court of Appeals did consid­ er Pierce Cedar Creek non-profit and exempt. Now comes the part that's a bit hard to fath­ om. VanSyckle. Rhodes and Soya voted to Blue Shield was done with their presentation, they toid the company that they would guar­ antee a huge savings, however, they needed certain things to be able to cost this out. This was done in writing. The Bradford White bar gaining team members said they would get the information that was needed by the Blues. The request was made eight days before the deadline. When we asked about the informa­ tion that was requested by us and Blue Cross, we were told by Bradford White that they were working on it. Blue Cross never received any information, nor did the local's bargaining committee. Let's talk about the classifications. Yes, it’s probably true that most companies in today's world have 15 or less, however BWC wanted six. The union also was willing and tried hard After reading the letter to tl»c editor in last week's Banner about Bradford White contract talks, I believe it’s time to set some things straight. I feel it was not appropriate for someone who was not at the bargaining table to say things about members of this union, including the bargaining committee. I am not going into detail of what took place at the table, howev­ er. this committee, as past committees, have always worked hard to get a fair contract that both parties can agree to. I will not go into past contracts and things that were agreed to that never took place. However. I will com­ ment on the current negotiations this commit­ tee was involved with, and we arc still willing to sit down with the company in efforts to set­ tle a contract that is fair for both parties. I would like to set the record straight for many who believe that the union bargaining committee is not divulging all its information to the members of Local 1002. They were not at the informational meeting the committee, myself and the UAW International rep attend­ ed. As far as union members not understanding the health insurance. I do not believe that some other employees of Bradford White did either. When the insurance was handed over to the committee we had some questions that needed to be answered. When the committee members asked, the answers we got back were “I'm not for sure* or "I don't know." The committee in good faith brought in Blue Cross-Blue Shield to put on a presenta­ tion buth parties agreed to. When Blue Cross­ proceed to the Supreme Court, even though our attorney (who stood to make $15,000 if we advanced) cautioned our board that we had only about a 5% chance of winning the case. The attorney also told the board there was a very good chance that the Supreme Court would not even be willing to hear the case (and we would have spent $15,000). Now the verdict is in; the court rejected our appeal and it appears as though the $15,000 bill will be more like $16.500... and for what? A 5% chance of winning? In addition, it is my understanding that PCCI approached our supervisor prior to this trip to court and offered up a type of compromise, but he botched the time lines and voted to spend our money! It is my contention that cur little 'Boys’ Club* in Baltimore Township had their own agenda (a dislike of Pierce Cedar Creek Institute) and failed miserably to act on the public's behalf. Based on these facts and sev­ eral other acts of self-indulgence on their part. I am calling for them to resign their positions immediately and save the township residents the time and money of a recall election Jake Ypma, Baltimore Towmship What is it going to take to make many dog owners more responsible for their pets' toilet­ ing habits This past spring, spring the city reminded dog owners of their responsibilities under the ordinance pertaining to ownership and the area parks specifically designated for dog walking. The local access Channel 22 has continued the reminder all summer. So who cares? Apparently not a lot of folks. The sidewalk area on the east side of Johnson's Field continues to accumulate feces from uncaring dog walkers. During the winter some Clinton Street dog owners took their animals onto the tennis courts to conduct their business. Many others in the area used the sidewalk itself beside the athletic field. When the snows melted, the sidewalk was covered with the 'do-do.* Is it any wonder students choose not to walk on the sidewalk? The groundskeepers for the schools procured and placed very specific signs on the fencing in front of the temps courts and alongside the althletic fir id, asking that dog owners not let their dogs dump there. This was in June. By mid-July .he signs on the tennis courts had been stolen. The others were removed because some concerned (?) ’anonymous* individual wrote the school board complain­ ing that they were offended by the signs. Give us a break! Offended by the signs but nut by the dog dumpings on the grass? I cer­ tainly hope they looked down before reading the offensive signs. They might have stepped in something. The City of Kalamazoo was proposing a tax on dog owners whose pets frequented a local park. Is that what the city of Hastings Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. to work something out. o*iiy to be told agun. “thanks for your hard work and efforts, but it's just not good enough.” I would like to make a comment about the sisters and brothers of Local 137 in Greenville. They worked as hard as this com­ mittee on their last contract. Yes. they too took concessions, along with ocher things to slay competitive in the new global market. They also went deep into their pickets when their company announced that they were moving to Mexico. Yes. they know what it's all about However 1 would not count on a lot of those good UAW members to cross any­ one's picket line. John Tobias, UAW Local 1002 Bargaining Chair Make 1 of 2 planning meetings left To the editor: It’s been 31 years since a hard-working group of citizens completed a land use pro­ gram for Barry County, and it became the basis for land use policies and zoning ordi­ nances. The Barry County we all enjoy now is because of their foresight and determination then. Now. a task force is in the process of devis­ ing and implementing a new master plan that will help determine what Barry- County will look like in 2050. Every land owner and citi­ zen has a stake in this plan. Within the next couple of months your County Commission will be voting on its adoption, it will be the needs? Perhaps a 'cleanup fee" added to the annual dog license charge? Love your pets, folks, but also respect the rest of us. Dog feces in public parks and on public school property is unhealthy and unwelcome. Heck, it’s no fun walking on or riding over it on a lawn mower in our private lawns, either. If you don't have room on your private premises for your dogs' toilet needs, perhaps you misunderstood what it meant to raise and care for a pct. Mickey Furrow. Hastings Gambling enslaves poorest among us To the editor: Casinos arc of great interest in our state. I quote Pastor John Piper as to why casinos are a poor idea: 'It is wrong to endorse and support an institution that is bound to confirm people in their weaknesses and to cultivate in others the greed that would lie latent without this outlet. Expanded gambling will hook most easily those people who need just the opposite, namely, encouragement and guidance in fis­ cal diligence and responsibility.* I recommend these resources on this opic: www.family.org “Money. Possessions & Eternity by Randy Alcorn (Tyndale Books), Seducing America: Is Gambling a Good Bet?" by Rex Rogers (Baker Books). Pastor Dan Bowman. Orangeville Bapti>. Church basis for both future development and protec­ tion of our natural resources. You can learn all about it at any of four meetings. These give you a chance to get information and provide input. There are still two meetings left, both will be held at 6:30 p.m. on the dates and at the places indicated: Monday, Aug. 15 — Baltimore Tow-nship Hall. 3100 E. Dowling Road. Hastings, and Thursday. Aug. 18 — Castleton Township Hall. 915 Reed St.. Nashville. Help plan your own future. Kensinger Jones, member. Natural Resources Action Team "Growing Smart and Staying Green.* Not everyone happy with vote To the editor, I am writing in response to the millage that was just passed for Thomapple Manor. 1 need to express how disgusted 1 am that once again our community will be footing the bill for the Manor's improvements. 1 still have a lot of questions as to where the last millage went. New office staff, furniture and marketing. Is “Thomapple Thelma” really a necessity? There are many other nursing facilities that believe it or not actually make a profit or a: least arc able to support themselves. Does the money that the Manor pays out for services even come back to our community? Have they tried to tighten their belt and cut unnec­ essary things? The answer is no. Why, because our community will pay for it again. You know the saying: If you give a mouse a cookie he's going to want a-gkassof Wtilk. The sad thing is that cur scfaxM and our children (i.e. our future) have to raise their own funds, have the parents pay, or go with­ out. It really makes me ill to see my hardearned money misused. There is a need for so much more in this community than an $18 million county medical facility to replace one that there is nothing wrong with. Crystal Lee. Hastings What about millage successes? Barry County voters last week overwhelmingly passed two mill­ age requests, one for Thomapple manor and another for the tran­ sit. How is it that while it seems millage requests everywhere else being turned down they're approved easily here? The Heating* Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 PMshMby. Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division ot J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 jonn jacoos rreoenc uacoos Vice Pr—alent PreMdent Steven Jacoba Secretary.Tre—urer • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Edttor) Elaine Gdbert Helen Mudry Dick Nelson, Hastings: Barb Livingston, Hastings: Pat Burd, Nashville: Carla Walker. Hastings: (Assistant Edita) Sandra Ponsetto Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Kelly Lloyd Maroe Westover Fran Faver man Heather Reed • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • ci—erted at* accepted Monday Vvough F ndey. 800am to530pm “People can’t afford the high price of gas. and we know we have a lot of o'ucr people who need the rides.” “They had to be doing something right. Both requests for for good needs.” "Both were backed by well organized campaigns. Most didn't realize the county has enough money in the treasury to cover them. This should improve the county’s sur­ plus." “1 have no idea, but they both needed to be passed." “Maybe Barry County voters arc a little more in tune with the older people in this area.” “1 drive a school bus and I know there arc peo­ ple who need to come to town. We just can't leave them stranded. And Thomapple Manor needed to be expanded." Scon Ommen Dan Buerge Rose Heaton Jonathan Jacobs Sutecriptton Rat—: $30 par year r Barry Carty $32 par year m adpnng counb— $35 per year et—where POSTMASTER Send addren Chang— to POBoiB Hastngi. Ml 49058-0802 Second Oa— Poatagt P—1 al Hashngt. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 11,2005 - Page 5 Govt, overspending on legal fees unwise Two of the most important continuing tasks that can be performed by public officials are demonstrating good stewardship of the peo­ ple’s money and being open and honest with the public. Unfortunately, we have been witness three times recently in Barry County to developments that might run counter to such virtues. In all three, a good chunk of public funds have spent for legal services that might be regarded as questionable at best. The Hastings City Council and Castleton and Baltimore Township boards all have gotten involved with the legal system for different reasons. , As reported in the Banner a couple of weeks ago. Castleton taking the matter any further. Those are extremely lousy odds, and the township shouldn't have been so obstinate with the taxpayers’ money. Even worse, the board majority’s action last December to pursue the matter even further also cost Cedar Creek Institute as much as $80,000 in added legal fees We were told that Baltimore Township officials had been approached with a compromise offer because Cedar Creek, though confident of victory, didn’t wish to spend more money on attorney fees. Though the township was faced with terrible odds and almost certainly more expense, a majority of the board foolishly forged We must make recycling more convenient To the editor: However small the number here, it might be improved with promotion and convenience. It is in the best interest of our future. Someone ought to be congratulated for get­ ting it going, and whoever keeps it going ought to be praised. I have no idea who is making the present effort workable. Still, why only one color of glass; and two kinds of plastic? What’s the matter with all colors of glass and all kinds of plastic? What’s the matter with cardboard? Why are tons of cardboard are going into the dump. Is it because wood pulp is renewable? If so. take every kind of plastic, as it all comes from a limited supply of oil. Every imaginable kind of recyclable waste ought to be collected so it is not put in a dump or sent to Canada. Metal apparently can be turned into the scrap yard. We need more emphasis on recycling to make the future better. George Williston. Hastings Recycling is very important for our future and the future of our children and grandchil­ dren. If our lives are to be what they are, it will take a whole lot of recycling of non­ renewable resources. The recycling bins the “comingled recyclables" bin was full to overflowing last Sunday out by Bliss for the first time in three years. That place may be overused and mis­ used. I often meet other people out there going once a week. It appears to be well used for the size of the bins. Recycling is so important that the facility ought to be downtown where it can be seen regularly and used conveniently. The powers that be ought to see that a full line facility is installed downtown on city property for the future good of all. Recycling ought to be pro­ moted and convenient. Recycling ought to be more than an activity of a tiny minority. Other places where we lived had curbside recycling. Only 10% of the people did that. District Health Dept, receives accreditation Township officials spent $1,745 of the people’s money on attorney’s fees immediately after it was learned petitions would be filed to force a referendum vote on raises they accepted. This figure is striking because the township customarily spends far less in an entire fiscal year for its legal fees. So this begs the question — what was so cost­ ly in the bill from the legal firm? To be sure, township officials are claiming attorney-client privilege as the reason for withholding that information, as is their right. However, that leads to the nasty Watergate-style question, “What are you trying to hide, and why do you insist on hiding it? If the expense is relatively inconsequential, then let the people know how you’re spending their money. After all. it’s their money, not yours. This very well could be another case of the appearance of impro­ priety being worse than the impropriety itself. The Baltimore Township case also is troubling. It was reported in the Aug. 4 edition of the Banner that the Michigan Supreme Court refused to hear the township's appeal of a lower court’s ruling that the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is non-profit and therefore does not have to pay taxes. It is understandable when local government questions and chal­ lenges the status of someone who perhaps should be sharing the tax burden. But what is most disturbing here is that the Michigan Court of Appeals rJready t ad ruled in favor of Cedar Creek and the town­ ship’s attorney gave Baltimore only a 5 percent chance of success in ahead. The result is nothing less than a waste of taxpayers' money. The Hastings City Council now should take note of this process. It is facing a challenge from a group of citizens over its Planned Unit Development (PUD) ordinance. We’ve also heard that compromises have been suggested, but rejected, forcing the issue to go into litiga­ tion. We certainly don't know how this eventually will play out, but the city would do well to be cautious and prudent in spending the pub­ lic’s money while going to court against its own citizens. There certainly are times that government is right to go to court to fight on behalf of the public. But before doing so, it must be certain there is reasonable chance for a favorable result It also must be cer­ tain it’s not going to war against its own people, who pick up the tab. The penalty for unwise use of attorneys and unwise decisions about going to court may be steep in Baltimore and Castleton town­ ships, perhaps going beyond expenditures. One casualty here has been public trust in their local representatives, shown particularly in the election results in Castleton Township Aug. 2. This once again reminds me of the late watchdog Ward We ler's words so often spoken in public to the County Board of Commissioners: "You’re supposed to be working for us, not the other way around." — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Physician shortage all across Michigan may be on horizon Michigan patients may be facing a short­ age of physicians to choose from in the near future, according to a new study released today by the Michigan State Medical Society. Factors pointing to a shortage of nearly 6,000 physicians by 2020 include the aging baby boom generation, the anticipated retirement of older physicians, and the changing demographics and practice pat­ terns of physicians in Michigan and across the nation. “There may be growth in the demand for physicians services that will not be fully met.' said MSMS president Alan Mindlin, MD, a Pontiac ophthalmologist. "An ade­ quate supply of physicians of all types is central to the overall health and stability of Michigan's health care system." The medical society’s report, conducted by Public Policy Associates of Lansing, compiled a detailed analysis of Michigan's current physician supply and forecasted the supply and demand for physicians in Michigan out to the year 2020. The study showed that Michigan's supply of active physician likely will remain rela­ tively flat over the next 15 years, fluctuating between 30,000 and 30.500 actively practic­ ing physicians. Demand will grow, however, as Michigan's older population increases, current physicians retire, and younger physi­ cians strive to balance woik and family. About 36,200 physicians may be required by 2020, which translates into a potential undersupply of as many as 6,000 physicians. Medical schools in Michigan and across the nation "already are exploring ways to increase enrollments over the next few years. “Unfortunately, there are no quick or easy solutions," Doctor Mindlin said. "Expanding enrollments will require an additional commitment of public funding at a time when Michigan is facing serious financial difficulties and federal agencies are looking to hold the line or even reduce expenditures that supplement medical edu­ cation," Doctor Mindlin said. Even if enrollments are expanded, he said, larger metical classes will not solve this problem unless the current graduate medical education cap under Medicare is lifted. In conjunction with this new study, MSMS is working with the Michigan Health Council and the state of Michigan to devel­ op a survey of all physicians to measure the number of hours physicians provide in direct patient care, professional activities, and retirement plans. Final results will be avail­ able in late 2005. Additionally, MSMS is working with Michigan State University, Wayne State University, and the University of Michigan to study physician counts and per capita ratios; demographic profiles of physicians (statewide and counties); current practice patterns; specialty distribution by state and region; forecasts of supply and demand; and medical school and residency training pro­ grams. This comprehensive study of physi­ cians in Micliigan will include an analysis of medical education and medical education capacity in Michigan. Results are expected in 2006. The study was published in the July/August issue of Michigan Medicine magazine. The Michigan Departments of Agriculture. Community Health and Environmental Quality, awarded accredi­ tation to the Barry-Eaton District Health Department with commendation status. This designation is awarded to local health departments that fully meet all essential accreditation requirements and more than half of the important require­ ments. The development of an accreditation process for Michigan's local health departments arose out of slate and local identified need. The committees recog­ nized that the key goal in developing accreditation would be to establish a process accepted as the statewide stan­ dard and that addresses all components of public health necessary to assure a com­ petent governmental public health pres­ ence at the local level. The accreditation process assesse. a local health department stability to meet requirements for ■essential" and "impor tant" indicators. Essential indicators rep­ resent the minimum capacity that a local health department must have in order to be accredited (the local health department must meet all essential indicators in order to be accredited). Important indicators demonstrate local health enhanced capac­ ity for program performance (local health department that meet all essential indica­ tors and more than half of the important indicators achieve accreditation with commendation Jim Butler from the Michigan Department of Community Health, was on hand to present the award to members of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department Thursday, July 28. He made several comments in his presentation of the awaid in appreciation of the local health department’s work. “This agency has clearly earned this award," be said. “Excellence begins at the top. and we saw numerous examples of active Board of Health involvement and strong effective leadership on behalf of the health officer, James Schnackenberg, and the deputy, health officer, Penny Pierce. Each of the 19 sec­ tions reviewed had at least one special recognition noted. This is beyond what was required of the reviewer. Excellent review, went beyond normal review, staff performance was exemplary Finally, and most importantly. I want to recognize the exemplary performance of the staff of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department The professionalism, dedication and commitment are truly outstanding. Day in day out they do their jobs under the moct difficult circumstances, because when funding goes down demand for services goes up and they somehow still make it happen. They are wonderful examples of public service." The acorditation with commendation will be valid for three years, after which the Health Department will reapply for accreditation. Health Officer Schnackenberg accept­ ed the award on behalf of the Board of Health and the staff and predicted contin­ ued success with future accreditatioi activities. He said, “Being past of communities like Barry and Eaton truly makes the work we do rewarding and satisfying." 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(616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School I IK) xm.; Sunday Evening Service 6.00 p.m ; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHI RCH 805 S. JcffetMHi. Father Al Ruvsell. Pxvlor. Saturday Mavs 4:30 p.m. Sunday Mawes 8:30 am and 11:00 a.m.; Ccxifeiwon Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 Wevl Stale Road. Hasti&p. Mich 49058 Senior Pastor Rev Wm. Clayton Garmon. Service Tune*: Sunday School 9.-00 xin. and 11:00 xm. & 600 p.m. (Small group* on 1st and 3rd Sunday nights). Wednesday: Dinner 5:45 p.m. Clxsses. 700 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 945-2654 Worship Services: Sunday. 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School. 9:30 xm. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World­ wide Anelican Communion." 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Bmadway end W. Center St.). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev Fr Charles P McCabe 111. Rector Mr F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sundsy Worship - 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Children’s Chapel and Sunday School al 10 xm. Sunday Nuncry Available at 10 xm. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 17Io North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 xm. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 600 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Service* for Adults. Teen* and Children. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 xm.; Worship 11:00 xm.; Evening QUIMBY UNITED METHODLST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Summer Hours: Sunday Worship 10 xm.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpolc. Sunday morning worship service 9:45 xm. Nursery provid­ ed. Sunday evening "New Beginnings" Marts at 5:15 with meal. 5:30 adult small group, youth group, kids club. 6:30 praise service. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men's group 2nd and 4th Thursdays al 7 p.m. Christ's Quilters. Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Coming in January, exploring spiritual gifts Bible study. Church website: coun­ trychapdume.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie, Senior Px*tnr. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth 9:30 xm. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 xm.. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7.00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth, Prayer and Bible Study, Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Indies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E Main Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pxvtor Phone 795-9030 Sunday Mass 8:30 xm. First Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m. Coofewiom 30 minutes before Mass. Rosary Prayer 30 minutes before Mass. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O. Bos 95. Woodland. Ml 4X897 • 367-1061. Reverend Mary SchippersDeMunter. Sunday Worship 9:15 xm. • Sunday Schiod 10:30 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Rev Al Rtrndi. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9.30 a.m. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South al M-79. Rev Richard Moore. PaMor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007 Church SecretaryTreasurer. Linda Cobb. Office hours. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday 9 am to 2 pm Sunundav Morning: 9.30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; Son Shine Preschool (ages 3 & 4); Te^sday. Thursdav from 9-11:30 am. 12:00-2:30 pm: Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Mtg. SAINTS ANDREW A MATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGUCAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning I Ta yer (Holy Conununiofl the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service). 11 DO a.m. Holy Communion (each week), and Evening Prayer 6:00 p.m. (May-August). We have a weekly Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Even Prayer service and special Holy Days services as announced < please call die rectory for those times). The Rector of S*. Andrew 6 Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone num­ ber is 269-795-2371) and the recto­ ry number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is httpJ/trax.to/ andrewmatthixs We arc part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use th: 1928 Book of Common Prayer al all our scnic- GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 am. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy M 66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 am.. 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 pan. Jesus Club for boys & girls age. 4-12. Pastors David ukl Rose MacDonald. An oasis uf God's love. "Where Everyone is Some-inc Special.” For information call I -616­ 731-5194 or I-517-852-1806 FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623­ 5400 Worship Services 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARLSII 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Summer Worship 10:00 a.m. No summer Sunday School Youth activities: call for information. PRA1RIEVU.LE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S M-43 Highway. Delton. Ml 49046 • 269-671-4193. Pastor. Bernard Blair Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 xm ; Worship Service 11 xm.. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m. ST. TIMOTHY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 98(10 East BC Avenue. Richland. Ml 49083 Phone 269-629-9436 Eucharistic service every Sunday. 9:30 a.m. "This is my body given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.' (Luke 22.19 NIV) Come share in the weekly Holy Communion - accepting Christ and being united with Him. sur­ rendering our lives to Him so that we may know Hi* will and walk in His way*. We are located in a wooded setting, north of Richland on BC Avenue, between M-43 and Gull Lake Drive. All baptized rhfitfiam are welcome to partici- ; pate ia the Holy Eucharist. We I believe that Christianity is a faith of inclusion, not exclusion. Therefore, you don’t have to be an Episcopalian - just a believer. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E Stale Rd (Corner of Stale Rd. and Boltwood St across from Tom's Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling & Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nursery provided for all services. Sundays: Worship services 8:45 and 11 DO xm. Kids for Christ. I IDO xm. Worship Service only for 3 A 4 yr. olds. & 5 yr-4th grade dismissed during announcement*. Sunday School for all ages IODO xm. Adult elec- j (.RACE LUTHERAN CHIRCH 239 E. North Street. Hasting*. Phots: 269-945-9414 Michael Fnduy. Aug. 12 - 6:30-1000 p m Rod. Group. Sunday. Aug. 14 8: 00-1000 am Holy Communion. Monday, Aug. 15-2 p.m. Congregation Care Committee. Tuesday. Aug. 16 tOOpm Overeaten Anonymous Wednesday. Aug. 17 • 6:00 p.m. Youth Committee; 7:00 p.m. Grace BoAies Arthur W. Graul LAKE ODESSA - Arthur W Graul, age 88. of Lake Odessa, was called Home to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday afternoon. August 7. 2005. An was bom in Kingsley, on December 28, 1916 to Carl and Matie (Possehn) Graul. He was united in marriage to Helen Dausman on January 1. 1940. Art retired from Keeler Brass after more than 30 years of service. He had also fanned for many years. Art had been an active and faithful member of the Church of Christ for over 60 years. Art is survived by Helen, his loving wife of 65 years; children, Jerry (Doris) Graul. Mel (Beverly) Graul. Arlene (Larry) Rose, and Luannc (Mike) Amrhein; eight grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters. Hilda Wollan and Bertha Guy. and brother. Harry Graul. Visitation will be from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Friday. August 12. 2005 at the Ionia County Church of Christ (7831 N. Jordan Lake Road) with the funeral service following at 7:30 p.m. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Ionia County Church of Christ. Arrangements were made by the Koops Chapel in Lake Odessa. Eloise Ann Marcin I : : HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODLST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 Office Phone (269) 945 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.-Noon and ID0-3D0 p.m. Friday 900 xm.-Nooo. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:30 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshmen's. 11 DO Traditional Worship Service. We offer various ! Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9: 30 and 11 xm. Chancel Choir j rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m.. ' and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays al 6:30 pm. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 900 a.m. Traditional Worship Services; I0D5 a.m. Children's Choir; 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship Services Nursery care is provided for both services! Visit us online at www.fpcofh.org and our web log for sermons at http://hastings presbyterian.blogspot.com/. \ugust 12 • 6:30 pm. Single* Game Night August 17 - 12:00 p.m. Presbyterian Women Potluck. August 18 - 7:00 pm. First Choir meeting of the year. WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings HASTINGS - Eloise Ann Morcin, age 78. of Hastings, died Friday. August 5. 2005 at her home. Mrs. Marcin was bom on June 20, 1927 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Delpha and Etta (Church) Byers. . She was raised in the Banfield area of Barry County and attended the Banfield school and Hastings schools. She was married to Emil M. Marcin on December 8. 1956. The couple lived in Charlotte, for several years before moving to Elk Grove Village, Illinois and from there to Canoga Park. California. She came to the Hastings area in 1980. Mrs. Marcin had various employment dur­ ing her working life. Eloise especially enjoyed watching and photographing sunrises at the break of day and sunsets at day’s end. She maintained a large collection of beautiful photographs. Mrs. Marcin is survived by her husband, Emil; daughters, Linda (Bill) Brown of Ionia. JoAnn (Milton) Dcnslow of Remus; and Michelle (Steve) Pappus of Middleville; son, Michael Marcin of Grand Rapids; 12 grand­ children; 24 greu grandchildren; one great great grandchild; sister-in-law. Shirley Byers of California; nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents; a sister, Lillian Wood; two brothers. Russell and Donald Byers and a granddaughter, Carlynnc Rounds. Services were held on Tuesday. August 9, 2005 at Wren Funeral Home with Deacon Gene Haas of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church officiating. Burial was at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens in Battle Creek. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.funeral-homecom). Virginia Thomas| NASHVILLE - Mrs. Virginia Thomas, age 92, of Nashville, passed away on Monday. August 8, 2005 peacefully at the Eaton County Medical Facility in Charlotte. Mrs. Thomas was bom in Fort Wayne. Ind. on December 4. 1912. She was raised in the Fort Wayne area and attended area schools there. On March 4. 1930, she married Howard F. Thomas in Fort Wayne. Ind. The couple spent their married lives together in the Fort Wayne area until Howard passed away in 1968. Virginia moved to the Nashville xrex m 1996 to be clo^e to her family. Virginia spent her working career in the manufacturing industry; working at various industrial businesses in the Fort Wuyne area. Virginia was an avid bowler. Shi actively bowled until the age of 80 during which time she bowled several perfect games. She also enjoyed her pet birds, and collecting ow! fig­ urines. She is survived by her daughter, Jean Withey; her son. Floyd (Elouise) Thomas; six grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchil­ dren; and several great-great-grandchildren. Virginia was preceded in death by her hus­ band of 38 years, Howard; 14 brothers and sisters; and her grandson. The family will receive visitors on Friday, August 12 beginning at 10 a.m. al the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 12, 2005 at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Pastor Roger Claypool will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Detroit Children's Hospital (information is available at the funeral home). Arrangements by Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. |Jodi C. Venner| HASTINGS - Miss Jodi C Venner. age 49, of Hastings, died Sunday. August 7, 2005 at Arbor Hospice in Ann Arbor from failing health. Miss Venner was bom on April 8, 1956 at Grand Rapids, the daughter of John K. and Joan C. (Cartland) Venner. She was raised in the Grand Rapids area and attended Kentwood schools. She moved to Hastings in 1971, graduating in 1974 from Hastings High School. She went on to attend Central Michigan University and later attend­ ed Eastern Michigan University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Special Education, specializing in teaching the hear­ ing and emotionally impaired. Later she did graduate work at Emerson College in England. • Jodi taught at the Universal American School in Kuwait, the Walldorf Private School in Ann Arbor and Ann Arbor Public Schools Special Education. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, former member Michigan Education Association, an avid reader and collector of books, especially children's. Miss Venner is survived by her mother, Joan Venner of Hastings; aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceding her in death were her father. John Venner in 1992 and sister. Jann Venner in '967. Services will be held 4 p.m. Friday. August 12. 2005 at Hastings First Presbyterian Church. Rev. Dr. C Jeffrey Garrison. Pastor Emeritus Willard H. Curtis ami Rev. Stacy L. Otto will officiate. A memorial reception w«U be heki at the First Presbyterian Church inu^ediau-ly fol­ lowing services. No funeral home vacation. Memorial contributions may be nude to First Presbyterian Church, Arbor Hospice or the Steiner Health Center in Ann Arbor Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.-wrenfuneral-home.com) For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER nnd REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • Prescriptions" 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd, - William Cordray DOWLING - William Cordray, of Dowling, passed away August 3, 2005. in Kalamazoo. Bill was bom on February 22. 1927. in Eaton County, the son of William and Minnie (Ryckman) Cordray. He was a veteran serving his country in the Merchant Marines Bill was a retiree of the Grand Trunk Railroad. He was a member of the Kalamo MasonicLodge. the Thomapple Valley Dulcimers Club, the Original Dulcimer Players Club, the Cedar Creek Bible Church and the Faith Baptist Church in Silver Springs. Florida, where they wintered. Bill loved woodworking, playing the gui­ tar, and building musical instruments. He is survived by his wife. Neva (Ball), whom he married June 8. 1947; sons. Mark William Cordray of Battle Creek. William Mikel (Penny) Cordray of Junction City. KS. and Don Cordray of Hastings; daughters, Suzanne Lou (Gene) Willison of Hastings and Ruth Ann Reid of Grove City. OH; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Bill was preceded in death by his parents and brother. Louis and Virgil. Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, August 6. 2005. at Cedar Cicek Bible Church. Pastors Brent Brenham and Robert Norton officiating. Interment at Wilcox Cemetery . Memorial contributions to Cedar Creek Bible Church or the American Heart Association will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. fives for July/August. KNOW FEAR!. FEAR NOT!. CAFE BEREA and GROWING IN WIS­ DOM AND FAITH Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Thursday: Senior Adult Coffee Hour. 9:30-1 IDO xm. Looking ahead: VBS. Traver Safari.” August 1-5, 9 am.-noon. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: SAND RIDGE BANK ' Stephanie Leigh Bont HICKORY CORNERS Stephanie Leigh Bont. of Hickory Comers, passed away August 5. 2005 al home. Stephanie was bom on April i8, 1961 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Marshall and Jeannette (Davis) Dillard. Stephanie enjoyed working on puzzles, was an avid reader and collected salt and pep­ per shakers. She was involved in the Locks of Love Program, where she donated her pony tails. She loved animals and NASCAR. She is survived by her husband. John Bont. of Hickory Comers; her mother, Jeannette Vamedoc of Battle Creek; a son, Terry (Jenny) Dillard of Texas; a daughter. Gina Higdon of Battle Creek; sisters. Valleric Baldwin and Terressa Finney, both of Battle Creek; a grandson. Tommy; her mother-in­ law. Carol Mackey of Hickory comers; sev­ eral nieces and nephews. A memorial gathering took place Wednesday. August 10. 2005, at the Hickory Comers American Legion. Private inurnment al Mt. Ever Rest Cemetery. Kalamazoo. Memorial contributions to Barry County Humane Society will be appreciated. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Gaylord G. Slocum MIDDLEVILLE - Gaylord G. Slocum, age 84. of MiddleviPe. died Wednesday, August 10. 2005. at his residence. Arrangements are pending at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Hasting*. Michigan Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings, Barry County Give a memorial that can go on forever and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths Family Ow ned & Operated 3rd Generation 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 11. 2005 - Page 7 Donald E. Smith HASTINGS - Donald E. Smith, age 75. of Hastings, died Friday. August 5. 2005 at his residence. Mr. Smith was bom on November 20.1929 in Hastings, the son of Forest and Lillian (Smith) Smith. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1948 from Hastings High School. He tocdved his bachelor of arts degree from Michigan State University in 1959. He served in the U.S. Army from May 24. 1949 until h<s honorable discharge December 15. 1953. Following high school he served in the U.S. Navy reserves before enlisting in the Army. He was married to D. Pamela Goddard on January 19, 1952. Don had met his “Valentine" on Valentine’s Day in 1951. Don's teaching career spanned 32 1/2 years, retiring in 1992. He began teaching at the Allegan High School in Allegan and was also engaged in fanning there. He moved to England and taught at the U.S. Air Force Base at Molesworth. Later returned to the United States and bega.1 teaching Industrial Art's at Hastings High School in 1966. teach­ ing there 26 1/2 yean. He was also the cross­ country coach for many years. Don's earlier employment included John Bean Co. and Oldsmobile in Lansing, lumber mill in Oregon and as a joung man assisted at the former Leonard Funeral Home in Hastings and as a personal golf caddie for former Michigan Governor Kim Sigler of Hastings. Members and activities include an avid outdoorsman. enjoyed golfing (member Yankee Springs Golf Club), running (partici­ pating in numerous organized events), cross­ country skiing, archery and bow hunting, gardening, enjoyed reading, woodworking, jewelry making. He especially enjoyed walk­ ing his special companions “Joy" the goat. “Abby" the dog and “Kitty Kitty” the cat He will always be remembered for spending tir.ie with his family and his attentive listen­ ing. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife. Pam; sons. Forest Smith of Hastings and Daniel Smith of Grand Rapids; daughter. Linda (Alan) Conrad of Hastings and Felicity (Tim) Laurie of Hastings; 14 grandchildren. Jennifer (Chris) Stafford. Jill (DJ.) Lajoye, Donny (Nicole) Smith, Silas Smith. Stephanie (Nate) Bies. Nate Smith. Jake Smith. Scott Conrad. Trenton Smith, Teresa Smith, Craig Laurie. Ryan Smith. Eric Laurie, and Zach Smith; five great grandchil­ dren, Benjamin and Nicholas Stafford. Carter and Cohen Smith. Riley Bies and two on the way; sisters, Marjorie (Bill) Dibble of Flonda. Priscilla Winters of Grand Ledge and Sally (Jack) VanHou'en of Hastings; broth­ ers, Chuck (Sue) Smith of Hastings and Rob (Deb) Castelein of Petoskey; aunt. Myrtle -Tift of Hastings; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceding him in death were his parents. Forest and Lillian Smith; step-parents, Robert and Etoral Castelein; brothers, Vernon and Linford Smith; sister. Mildred Dillingham; father and mother-in-law, Stephen and Dorothy Goddard; one niece and one nephew . Services were held Monday, August 8. 2005 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Newton officiating. Burial was at Woodland Memorial Park with full military honors Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeralhome-com). MIDDLEVILLE - Randy Moyer, age 54. died suddenly Wednesday. August 3. 2005 at his residence in Middleville. He was bom November 2. 1950 in Hastings, the son of Herbert and Eileen (Krause) Moyer. Randy graduated from Hastings High School in 1968. He then served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1970 and was in the Army Reserves until 1974. He graduated from Central Michigan University in 1975. Randy was a teacher for the EMI Class at the Grand Rapids Public Schools for six years. In 1981 be began working as Operations Manager for Cardinal Maintenance and had recently started his own business. He enjoyed motorcycles and classic cars. He was a member of the American Legion and the Hastings Moose Lodge. He was preceded in death by his parents. Herbert and Eileen Moyer. Surviving are his two daughters. Amy (Rudy) Lopez of Sachse. Texas. Cassie (Jason) Campbell of Charlotte. North Carolina; four grandchildren. Severn Randall Lopez. Cynthia Rose Lopez. Aliyah Drew Campbell, and Daisy Jo Campbell; two sis­ ters, Cindy (Jack) Bender of Hastings. Julie Moyer of Allegan; one niece. Jenny Russell and one nephew. Jo Bender. Respecting his wishes, private services will beheld. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Special Olympics, the Board Club of America. A.K.C. (Woody). 2150 N. Rosser Road. Ajo. AZ 85321-1206 or the Michigan Chapter if you so choose. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Jhbomfe BOY, James Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 15. 2005 at 12:49 p.m. to Michael Irish and Tammy Stutzman of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 7 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, Hayden Jamison Reider. bom at Spectrum. Grand Rapids on June 1I. 2005 at 10:49 a.m. to Angelle (Cooklin) and Jamin Reider. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Zcbadiah Jude, bom at Pennock Hospital at 4:46 p.m. to Jim and Amy Hammond of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Welcomed home by big brother. William, age 5 and sisters. Katilyn 17. McKenna 9. Hannah 8. Brielle 7 and Syddona 3. BOY, Quinton Robert, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 1, 2005 al 837 a.m. to Jim and Jennie Stafford of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Bryce Andrew, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 31. 2005 at 10:37 p.m. to Teresa Swihart and Andrew Hummel of Ionia. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Brianna Jeannette, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 29. 2005 at 7:40 p.m. to Ashley Harring and James Bennett of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 0 ozs. and 20 1/4 inches long. BOY, Christian Hospital on July Sarah Mapes and Weighing 7 lbs. 4 Lee. bom at Pennock 27. 2005 at 5:26 p.m. to Aaron Hussen of Hastings. 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long GIRL, Nicole Mac. bom at Pennock Hospital on July 29. 2005 at 12:22 p.m. to Bobby and Scott Tonkin of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 6 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Mariah Kay. bom at Pennock Hospital on July 22. 2005 at 12:09 p.m. to Laura Wilson of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Anndriana Sue. bom at Pennock Hospital on July 29. 2005 at 3:21 a.m. to Tachele Madison and Derick Hall of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. I ozs. and 17 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Emalee Rachel, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 22. 2005 at 7:57 a.m. to Barb and Jason Wiessner of Delton. PETERBOROUGH. NEW HAMPSHIRE - Karen Elizabeth Petts. age 55. of 1 Sand Hill Road, died on Wednesday. August 3, at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. She was bom in Hastings, on June 14. 1950. the daughter of Betty Lou (Burchett) and C. Robert Gaskill. She moved to Peterborough in 1987 and prior to that lived in Dowling. She earned her RN degree from Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek, and continued on to cam her BSN from the University of New Hampshire. In 2002, she was awarded a Masters in Business Administration from Franklin Pierce College, graduating summa cum laude. She was a member of the UN H chapter Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society. For the last 15 years, she devoted herself to the care of patients as the Director of Ambulatory Nursing Services at Concord Hospital, Concord, NH. All of her life she was active in die church and while living in Peterborough, was a member of the United Methodist Church, contributing time to it’s finance committee and singing in the church choir. Throughout her life singing brought her great joy. from her lead singing roles in high school and college musicals, the times she and her sister. Kathleen, would sing at wed­ dings. singing around the piano with her daughters, to the many concerts in which she participated including the trip to Europe, where she. as a member of the Monadnock Chorus, had the opportunity to sing lor the Pope Her family knows that the greatest joy in her life was in loving her husband, daughters, other familj members and friends. As a peacemaker, she always wanted to have peo­ ple feel comfortable in her presence and in her home. She was unwavering in living every moment to the best of her ability, and even towards the end when she knew she was very ill. she was determined to be a role model in hrtw to manage a terminal illness. Survivors include her devoted husband of 32 years. Dale G. Petts of Peterbon ngh: two daughters. Melissa von Schwanenfluegel of Richmond. CA. and Elizabeth A. Petts of Newburyport. MA; her mother, Betty Lou Young and her husband. Dr. Malcolm C Young of Augusta; her father. C. Robert Gaskill of Dowling; a sister. Kathleen G. Bappcrt of Coldwater, two brothers, John C. Gaskill of Dowling and David R. Gaskill of Olivet; two grandchildren; 17 nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held on Sunday, August 7 at the United Methodist Church. Pastor Elizabeth Davis officiating. A memorial service was held at Country Chapel United Methodist Church, Dowling, on Tuesday. August 9. 2005. Interment was be private. Memorial donations in Karen’s name may be made to Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. 51 Locust Avenue. Suite 201, New Canaan. CT. 06840. Jellison Funeral Home and Cremation Services. 25 Concord Street, Peterborough, is assisting the family with arrangements. Adams-Hauschild exchange vows Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Adams and Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Hauschild are pleased to announce the marriage of their children, Chelsea Adams and Peter Hauschild on Feb. 5, 2005. They were married at St Anne’s Catholic Church in Gilbert. Arizona. Brooke Morrison, sister of the bride, was Chelsea’s matron of honor. Friends, Melissa Lewis and Tiffany Brady were her brides­ maids. Chelsea’s nieces, Marissa Adams and Jordon Morrison were junior bridesmaids. Kirsten Morrison, niece of the bride, was her flowergiri and Zachary Lewis, son of Melissa and Chris Lewis, friends of the couple, served as the ring bearer. Craig Cole, friend of Peter’s served as best man, Peter's brothers were his groomsmen. They are David Hauschild, Paul Hauschild and Matt HauschikL Ushers were friends, Michael Evans and Mark Burton. Jamey Adsms. brother of the bride, served as greeter. Chelsea is a sixth grade teacher at Marc Atkinson Middle School in Phoenix. Arizona. Peter is a construction manager for Pulte Homes Corporation in Phoenix. Arizona. Peter and Chelsea make their home in Mesa, Arizona. . ■ Musbachs to celebrate golden wedding anniversary Wayne and Margaret Musbach of Woodland. Mich, will celebrate their 5Cth wedding anniversary with an open house hosted by their children from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, August 14. 2005 al Lakewood United Methodist Church, 10265 Brown Rd.. Lake Odessa. (No gifts, please.) Wayne and Margaret were married on August 14.1955 at Calvary U.M.C.. Jackson. Mich. Wayne and Margaret met at tnc Jackson County Fair as 4-H members. They were married one year later. Wayne has fanned and worked at Yager Real Estate. Margaret has and is still working at MainStrect Savings Bank (28 years). The couple have four children - Doneta and Stan Rice. Douglas and Lois Musbach. Doreen Musbach. Duane and Deanna Musbach; with 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren . ------------- »------- —----------------- Bring your special event photos to us forqualhy J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North Matthew Luke Palmer. Delton and Katherine Patricia Myers, Wayland. Robert Linwood Lee II. Hastings and Nicole Marine Noteboom, Hastings. Elmer Cornclos Currier III, Nashville and Tin? Elizabeth Pung. Nashville. Nashville. David Lte Vander Ark, Wayland and Tamela Vai: Tatrnhove, Wayland. Zachery Docglai Truer. Niwot. CO and Stacy Elizabeth Hunstreet, wbcsion, IL. WAL*MART Portrait Studio Weighing 7 lbs. II ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Ethan True, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 28. 2005 at 12:12 a.m. to Teresa (Grocndyk) and Josh Weiler of Woodland. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Hannah Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital <m July 21. 2005 at 10:54 p.m. to John Murray and Brandy Murray of Ionia. Weighing 9 lbs. 5 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Aiden Christopher, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 28. 2005 at 5:30 a.m. to Michael and Christina Harig of Delton. Weighing 8 lbs. ’ oz. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Leah Jane, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 28,2005 at 2:47 p.m. to Diane Jarman and Travis Kingsbury of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 1/2 oz. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Lily Rae Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 25. 2005 at 6:09 p.m. to Jennifer and Wyatt Federau of Woodland. Weighing 8 lbs. 12 ozs. and 21 inches long. Photography? Hours: IO«n-lpn> GIRL, Sarah Melissa, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 23. 2005 at 7:41 a.m. to Krista Wood and Chuck Chapman of Middleville. Weighing 9 lbs. II ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Cameron John, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 2, 2005 at 6:03 a.m. to John and Donna Sprague of Vermontville. Weighing 9 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 inches long. Photographs will bo awibbl, thnr 4iy> only: ThurrJyy, Auyvrt II through MonJoy, Avgwt IS HASTINGS (West M-43) �P«e» B - Thursday. August 11. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Annie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday. Aug. 13. at the new Freight House on Emerson Street. Saturday, Aug. 13, is a work day for Habitat For Humanity at the newest Lakewood house in Sunfield. Can you wield a hammer or swing a paint brush? Can you fix some food for hungry work­ ers? There are some spectacular floral attractions in town. Note the big planting area on the lawn of David and Judy Lake on Washington Boulevard with a center arrangement of rudbeckia surrounded by a wide swath of purple petunias. At the Congregational Church, notice the dozen apricot colored rose bushes, which just keep on blooming. Jerry's lire has a colorful stretch of beauty along Jordan Lake Highway. Across the comer, Dick Peacock has annual red, white and blue plantings. Delos Johnson has colorful beds of red impatiens and purple petunias. Most train engines which whiz through town are from the CSX line or Soo Line or maybe Canadian Pacific. Last week one strange whistle attracted attention. It was from two engines of the Wisconsin Central. How did they stray onto this line? United Methodist Women from West Michigan met recently at Big Rapids for the annual School of Christian Mission for four days of intensive study on themes of public education. India and Pakistan and children of the Bible. Each unit hav­ ing representatives was asked to provide school kits for children in Third World nations. Many such children have no classroom or school, but merely meet under trees for learning. The combined efforts of the Woodland and Central units provided enough school goods to fill 58 such kits. The Central ladies had met earlier in a sewing bee and made 33 bags to hold supplies. The com­ bined effort brought more than 700 such kits and funds for shipping them. Summer Splash came on the weekend with beautiful weather. The portable bleachers from the village were set up at the bathing beach area and were filled for the Friday night water show with stunts galore such as those done at Cypress Gardens with all manner of water ski events. There also was a parade of pon­ toon boats. There was music for dancing at the beach also. On Saturday, the down­ town blocks were cordoned off for dis­ plays of antique cars. Not a drop of grease was to be seen on the motors, which were open for inspection with hoods raised on nearly every one. A great number of those exhibited were owned by local people. Most owners had brought their lawn chairs and they were glad if their spots were in the shade for protection from the hot morning sun. Meantime, a steady stream of customers patronized the pan­ cake breakfast u* Fellowship Hall at United Methodist Church, which had a bake sale on the front lawn. Many of the owners wore distinctive shirt to denote their passion. There was a climbing wall in the parking lot with challenge from Ken Cote to Mark Bender as to which could scale the wall in shortest time. There were fund-raisers from food items I Health Line T by Scott B. Brasseur. M.D. Telephone PLANTAR FASCIITIS I've been having severe pain in my heel lately but It actually gets better after I walk on It for awhile. If I had Injured it, It seems that it would hurt more if I walked on It. You describe the classical presentation of Plantar Fasciitis. The first few steps out of bed in the morning are the worst only to have it improve after walking a bit. The heel pain is from inflamed tissues (fascia) on the bottom of the foot (called the plantar surface), thus plantar fasciitis. It often feels sharp like a knife in the bottom of your foot and occurs after standing for a long period of time or after exercising rather that during those activities. Normally, the plantar fascia acts like a shock absorber supporting the arch in your foot. If that shock absorber is stretched too great, it can become irritated and inflamed. Some common causes of overstretching of the fascia come from hard exercising such as jogging or stair climbing. Shoes that have poor arch support, thin soles or wearing high heels or even walking barefoot on hard surfaces can all cause plantar fasciitis. Your risk is increased even more if you have flat feet, high arches, are overweight or if you simply work on your feet all day. All of these activities place more tension on the plantar fascia. Diabetics also seem to have increased problems with plantar fasciitis. Once you have been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis, your doctor may recommend mild foot exercises and wear good shoes with good support...anytime you are on your feet. This will help reduce the tension on the fascia and help it to heal. Taking mild over the counter arthritis medications may also be suggested by your doctor. Ignoring plantar fasciitis may result in further problems with your foot, knees, and hips or back because of the way some patients change the way they walk to reduce the pain in their heel. See your doctor if you have heel pain to confirm this diagnosis and to get further advise on how to treat and prevent plantar fasciitis. Pain in the bottofn of your foot could also be other forms of arthritis, nerve irritations or even a stress fracture. Scott Brasseur, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician for medical advise before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. and bottled waler. One such was for money to save the hill behind the former school on Third Avenue. The hill pro­ vides sledding space in winter and the grassy field hosts many ballgames in three seasons. The Clarksville Ox Roast is coming on Saturday, with tractor pull, games, parade, talent show and the famous sand­ wiches at 5:30 p.m. An ice cream social next Thursday, Aug. 18, will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at Berlin Center United Methodist Church. Notice to readers: Last week's column included a photo and an inserted phrase about the writer’s identity, which were not submitted by the columnist. College student Ashley Weibel of Carlton Township was the guest speaker at the annual luncheon meeting of United Methodist Women at Central UMC. Ashley recently returned from a twoweek mission trip to Poland where she and others helped students with their English language skills at a summer camp. They had a ten-hour flight from Chicago to Krakow. They were surprised to see the Polish young people dressed like Americans. Their diet is largely veg­ etables grown in home gardens. Unemployment is very high, so privi­ leged young people gel training in com­ puter use and English in hopes of gaining employment. Collecting movies for combat troops A non-profit organization Adopt a Military Combat Unit, founded by a Hastings woman, is collecting new and used DVD and VHS movies to send to troops stationed in combat zones. Donations of movies for troops may be left at Curves for Women, King's Electronics & Appliances or the Apierifan Legion Post 45 (located at the tbhner Tick-To$k; Restaurant). all in Hastings. . People are encouraged to provide names and addresses of servicemen and women they know in combat areas so movies may be sent to them. The organization observes copyright laws. For more information, call 269-945­ 2340. Loser in love? Dear Annie: I know you've covered this before. but please bear with me. I am a man in my late 30s who is too nice and has no luck. I never dated in high school or college, and my adult dating experience amounts to what 1 can count on two hands Married women think I'm great because I am no threat to their marriages, while single women avoid me like the plague. It's almost as if I am invading their space. 1 have tried everything 1 can think of to find someone to share my life, including online dating services. I am tall but nothing much to look at. and no one is beating a path to my door. I am painfully shy in the. company of women, which can be mistaken for aloofness and arrogance. 1 am extremely tough on myself. I do not want to be hurt again and feel as though I cannot trust any women. Don't get me wrong. I love women and almost every­ thing about them, but I know they don*! think of me in the same way. 1 am not looking for ways to meet women. I want to know what is wrong with me. I know it has to be me, since I am given the impression that women do no wrong and won't say what is wrong when asked. To whom can 1 speak (someone not related and someone I don't know) regarding my situa­ tion? - Just Can't Win Dear Can't Win- Let's examine what women arc interested in - looks, true, and for some, money and prestige. However, women also are attracted to confidence, intelligence, kindness and a healthy sense of humor, tucked inside of good grooming. Really. If you have those qualities and cant find a woman, perhaps you are looking at the wrong ones. (And it won't help to have a sarcastic attitude about women.) Do you approach single women who are your age or older? Divorced with kids? Overweight? Inside those packages can be delightful people, but too many <ren are only looking for Barbie. If you can honestly say you've tried all kinds of women, then we don't know why you are having so much trouble. Since you don't want to ask someone wl:c knows you to list your flaws, talk to a corn selor and find out if there is something else going on that isn't apparent. Your frustration and resignation also may be fostering depres­ sion and an unattractive scent of desperation. Your doctor can recommend someone. issue smolders j-ad Be a “SPORTS NUT” Read The BANNER! •-ad J Dear Annie: I work in an office with nine women, six of whom are smokers, including all three members of management. Most of them do not abuse the privilege, but even so, it is sometimes difficult to pick up the slack with everybody taking cigarette breaks, often in groups. We have no formal system for bow many breaks we get, and complaints about the smoking have not been well received. This has contributed to an overall decline in office morale since the rest of us are covering their duties when they are outside. The communal breaks are also the equivalent of gathering around the water cooler and the non-smokers arc left out of the loop. Any advice? Smoldering in the Office Dear Smoldering: Don't approach this as a smoking vs. non-smoking issue. Say that fre­ quent breaks are affecting office morale and disrupting efficiency. However, we warn you. if it doesn't bother managefnent, you may be out of luck. Seeking salute Dear Annie: I read the lette.- from ’Feeling Blue in the Bluegrass State," whose late father may have been entitled to military hon­ ors. Please tell her to contact her local American Legion or VFW Post. They will no doubt be more than willing to arrange some sort of memorial service at the gravesite and render a three-volley salute. (A 21-gun salute is given only to high echelon persons, such as the president or top official of a foreign coun­ try.) — Bobbe Stuvengen, Past National Historian, The American Legion, Orfordville, Wis Dear Bobbe Stuvengen: Thank you so much for coming to the rescue. We hope she contacts someone immediately. Avoids affection Dear Annie: I have been dating "Kelsey" for four months. Everything about her is great. She is very attractive, she is a profes- sional. she has an amazing sense of humor, and she really has her life together. She is everyth! »g I am looking for in a girlfriend. If we are not physically together, we are e-mail­ ing, text .nessaging or on the phone. Since the day we met, we've spent pan of every single day with each other. • Kelsey does many nice things for me. even romantic things like leaving roses for me on my car "just because." We have a kA ir com­ mon. and I find her to be a perfect mate. She has told me she feels the same about me. Here's the issue 1 cannot figure out. Kelsey is not affectionate at all. even when we are alone. We have yet to hug or kiss. I have talked to her about this numerous times, explaining that being physically affectionate is important in a relationship, and she agrees, but still, nothing. We have never spoken about this in person, only by e-mail or text. She is uncomfortable talking about such issues in person. I have a hard time even getting her to look at me when we talk. She tells me I have to "make the move” on her first because she is shy. 1 have tried, but she doesn't make it easy for me. If I wait for her to take the initiative. I will be waiting a lifetime. I really like Kelsey a lot. but 1 don't know if I can be involved with someone who won't even kiss me. It's frustrating. What more can I do? - Frustrated Guy Dear Frustrated: We're assuming Kelsey isn't gay and that she isn't affectionate with anyone else. That means she truly is terribly shy, has issues relating to people or may even have been abused in a previous relationship. Since she is so wonderful otherwise, please make the effort to break through her shell. Start with a soft peck on her cheek or fore­ head. along with a gentle caressing of her hair. At your next meeting, you can try adding a short hug. If she objects or jerks away, were afraid you aren't going to make any progress without some professional intervention. Closet commando Dear Annie: This is in response to the letter from the woman whose son was dared to stop wearing underwear. I don't know what taboo is broker, when a woman "goes commando," but for some reader., £ is not OK for us. I am a 40-ye^-old female who hates to wear underwear. I've tried expensive, cheap, cotton, silk, briefs, bikinis, thong:., boy cut, etc. I have gone commando since I vas in my t “ns. I have underwear. I wear it wit? I have to. but otherwise, you couldn't pay ine to pit it on. Of course, aside from some ve.y close friends and my husband, no one knovs. It is just unthinkable. So, I have to be a "closet commando." It isn't just the guys who Eke to be free, it's also the women, but we have to do it "undercover." - Closet Commands Dear Closet: We suspect there are quite a few females who go around without skivvies, but we don't need that information. Here's another letter on ’he subject: Dear Annie: I have to throw in my two cents. I first went commando in high school and have never looked back. As a member of the military, believe me. it is more comfort­ able. However, my main point is this: With today's high school scene, "Mom in Colorado" needs to be more worried about her son being dared to do drugs or drink and drive, and less about the perceived hygienic implications of sweaty pants with no under­ wear. I recommend she talk to her kid about how drugs and stupidity can rain his life, rather than fussing because she has no smelly underwear to wash. - Battle Major in Iraq Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmaiibox®comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. �The Heelings Benner - Thursdey. August 11, 2005 - Pegs 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane.. Jones School District No. 4 FR Irving Township, Barry County Irving District #4 Class. By Joyce Weinbrecht The Jones School was located on the cor­ ner of Sisson and Hammond roads. The school is still standing amidst trees and shrubs with so much of its history forever hidden, never to be recovered. The school was on a 99-year lease or until closed. In 1873, Lucy Wilbert owned the land the school was on. and later S Lockwood and then Jones, and Molton. and the last owner is the Cecil Oler family, to which the school­ house reverted when closed. The schoolhouse was the typical one-room school, with slate boards, oiu crock drinking fountain that had to be filled daily from the hand pump in the schoolyard. No inside plumbing. You raised your hand when you needed to exit to the outside and back of the school to the outside toilets, one for the boys and one for the girls. On a real cold day. one had to make the trip fast. You could only go with the permission of the teacher. There was a woodshed on the south side of the school where wood and coal were kept for the pot-bellied stove. In the winter you roast­ ed on one side and froze on the other. The floors were wood and covered with an oil to make them easier to clean. In later years, the school had a pump organ for music. Wilma Oler played it for all the special programs for many years. Metal strides were one of the great things to swing on at noons and recesses. The school had a very active PTA in the 1930s and '40’s and once a month they would have special programs. The highlight of the school year was the Christmas program and the last day of school when the parents would bring in potluck and Kist ice cream packed in dry ice from the Kist Co. in Hastings. The oldest living student of the school is Mrs. Snyder of Caledonia, who at this writing is 92 years old. During World War II the school was very active in collecting old news­ papers and milkweed pods that were used for insulation in servicemen's clothes. In 1919, John Buehler, Lester Miller and George Lenz went to Sugar Bush Lake and dug up a pine tree and planted it in the comer of the school yard, where it remained until the road was widened and the County Road Commission removed iL Teachers of the school, starting with the yean 1920-21 were: Effie Dukes with Theodore Buehler as director. She had about 40 students and all eight grades. 1922-23: Fem Tabberer; 1924-25: Hazel Bronson; 1925-26: Wilma Oler, 1926-27-28-29: Ruby Buehler. 1930-31; Hazel douglas; 1931-32­ 33-34: Mildred Patridge (Riley), Jay BloughDirector, Clarence Sisson-Moderator, Cecil Oler-Treasurer; 1934-35: Margaret Perkins; 1935-36-37: Mabel Keller. Claude Fighter­ Director, Clarence Sisson-Moderator, Cecil Oler-Treasurer; 1938-39; Mabel Keller. Phepe Fighter-Director, Otto LightfoctModerator. Cecil Oler-Treasurer, 1939-40­ 41: Willard Kidder. Phepe Fighter-Director, Clarence Sisson-Moderator, Cecil OlerTreasurer. 1941-42: Florabelle Stowell-she taught on a Friday, and had a baby boy, Douglas, on the following Sunday, and Marian Edger finished about the last month of school. Florabelle and the new baby were able to be there for the last day of school; 1942-43-44: Margaret Johncock, Phepe Fighter-Director, Otto Lightfoot-Moderator. Cecil Oler-Trcasurer. Other teachers in the early I900’s were a Jim Page who left teach­ ing to join the FBI; and Airabell Moore. J ones School District #4 FR Year Teacher 1906- 1907 Maude Sisson 1907- 1908 Ina M. Will 1908- 1909 Gerald Nash 1909- 1910 Gerald Nash 1910- 1911 Effie R Bennett 1911- 1912 Helen Rabbets 1912- 1913 Magdeline Gackler 1913- 1914 Agnes Doyle 1914- 1915 Agnes Doyle 1915- 1916 Maud Rickert 1916- 1917 Maude Rickert 1917- 1918 James H. Page 1918- 1919 1919- 1920 Arabelle Moore 1920- 1921 Effie Dukes 1922- 1923 Fem Tabberer 1923- 1924 Hazel Bronson 1925- 1926 Wilmer Oler 1926- 1927 Ruby Buehler 1927- 1928 Ruby Buehler 1928- 1929 Lois Helrigle 1929- 1930 Lois Helrigle 1930- 1931 Hazel Douglas 1931- 1932 Mildred Partridge 1932- 1933 Mildred Partridge 1933- 1934 Mildred Partridge Riley 1934- 1935 Margaret Perkins 1935- 1936 Mabel Keller 1936- 1937 Mabel Keller 1937- 1938 Mabel Keller 1938- 1939 Mabel Keller 1939- 1940 Willard Kidder 1940- 1941 Willard Kidder 1941- 1942 Florabelle Stowell Marian Edger 1942- 1943 Margaret Johncock 1943- 1944 Margaret Johncock 1944- 1945 Transported to Hastings 1945- 1946 Transported to Hastings 1946- 1947 Transported to Hastings 1947- 1948 Transported to Hastings 1948- 1949 Transported to Hastings 1949- 1950 Transported to Hastings 1950- 1951 Transported to Hastings 1951- 1952 Transported to Hsatings 1952- 1953 Closed Financial FOCUS Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. Are You On Track Toward Retirement Savings Goals? Although he may never have said it, Mark Twain, the author of Huckleberry Finn, is often credited with this quote: "Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does any­ thing about it." Unfortunately, just about the same thing can be said ibout saving for retire­ ment: We all think about it, but we don't take much action. In fact, your fellow Americans are, at the moment, doing an inadequate job of saving for their retirement. Early in 2005. personal saving as a percentage of disposable personal income was just 0.4 percent, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce. And cmsider these numbers from the 2005 Retirement Confidence Survey, issued by the Employee Benefits Research Institute: • Nearly four in 10 workers have not saved anything at all for retirement. • Those who have put something away are not saving nearly enough. Half the workers surveyed have set aside, on average, just $25,000. • About 60 percent of those surveyed have not even tried to calculate how much they'll need during their retirement years. How can you determine how much you'll need to live comfortably during retirement? You'll need to consider a variety of factors, including the age at which you retire, your retirement lifestyle, your health and your pro­ jected longevity. To arrive at a good estimate, you may want to work with a financial pro­ fessional - someone with the tools to generate several alternative retirement-income scenar­ ios. After you determine about how much money you'll need during your retirement years, your next step, not surprisingly, is to figure out where that money will come from. Basically, you will need to rely on three sources: Social Security, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and personal savings and investments. Let's take a quick look at each of STOCKS The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT&T SBC Communications Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca-Cola DaimtefChiysief Dow Chemical Exxon-Mobil Family DoMar First Financial Bancorp Ford Motor Co. General Motors IBM JCPenney Johnson & Johnson Kellogg's Company McDonalds Pfizer Inc. Semco Energy Sears Homing Spartan Motors TCF Financial Wai Mart Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 20.00 24.54 44.32 15.52 44.10 51.60 48.14 59.46 22.41 17.01 10.44 35.39 83.50 51.46 64.02 45.01 32.44 26.70 6.55 142.97 1156 27.45 49.22 ♦.03 -.12 -.11 -.46 -.18 ♦.86 ♦.18 -.35 -2.73 -1.12 -.44 -1.14 ♦.19 -5.37 -.61 -.48 ♦.96 -24 -.02 -12.03 -.13 •22 -.58 434.65 $7.03 10,615.67 1.5B -$2.55 -$21 -68.07 - these: • Social Security - No one can predict the ultimate result of the current national debate on funding Social Security. But no matter what happens, one things is clear Social Security will only cover a relatively small percentage of your retirement income - per­ haps one-fifth to one-third of what you will need. To get an idea of what you can expect, study your Social Security benefit statement when it arrives in the mail. • Employer-sponsored retirement plans - If you have a traditional "defined benefit’ retire­ ment plan that is based on your years of serv­ ice and level of income, your employer should be able to provide you with a state­ ment projecting year future benefits. If you have a 401(k). 403(b) or 457 plan, your income will depend somewhat on the per­ formance of the investments within your plan. Keep close track of how your plan is doing, and make adjustments, as needed, to diversi­ fy your holdings and manage your risk. • Personal savings and investments Closely monitor the performance of your IRA. stocks and other investments. If they are not producing the type of return you need to help you meet your retirement income goals, you may have to make changes over time, keeping in mind your need for diversification and your tolerance for risk. By taking the time to calculate your retire­ ment funding needs. and by knowing where your income is coming from, and how much you can expect, you can avoid unpleasant sur­ prises when you retire. So. start planning today for a rewarding tomorrow. This entire site Copyright © 2005 Edward Jones tranrron Auctions 401 (k) rollovers made easy ’ 2 STORY HOME 6891 AckmPtMM.. Deltw, Ml 0<i Silt, Sat., Aug. 28 •10:00 AM Pledging to be Your Healthcare Partner Our Pledge of Service To You 1921 - Established a hot lunch club and served hot lunches. Discussed the value of coopera­ tion in school, and the value of good education. Planted flowers and bulbs after cleaning yard. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, Each and every Pennock employee and volunteer has taken a pledge to be your partner in personal, professional and progressive care. This means we pledge to treat you with courtesy, respect, professionalism and compassion while providing the most state of the art healthcare in the finest possible facility. Pennock Panner, James L. Weatherhead, M.D. Family Practice Pennock For more information, or to find a Pennock affiliated physician near you, call (269) 945-1 PHY (1749) HEALTH ^SERVICES <o„ 'p*rtaers call us at... . profession*!, progress,,-,. in Pct4°° ' Visit us on the web at www.pennockhealth.com 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings 269-945-9554 095441)4 �Page 10 - Thursday. August 11. 2005 - The Hastings [Sanner LEGAL NOTICES McDonnell, conley, arslani an & NEVEUX. LLP BY: RICHARD L. McDONNELL 38500 Woodward Avenue, Suite 300 Bloomfield HHI*. Michigan 48304-5051 THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. B AKE R/250051476 MORTGAGE SALE - Default havimj been made in the terms and conditions of a certa n mortgage made by Johnny Norns Baker a/k/a Johnny N Baker and Dulcey L. Baker a/k/a Dufcey L. Baker. Husband and Wife, of Bellevue, Michigan (Mortgagors) to Beneficial Michigan Inc. (Mortgagee) a Delaware Corporation dated October 21. 2004 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry. State of Michigan, on October 25. 2004 in Document #1136114. Barry County Records on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice tha sum of $92,591 8 including interest at the rate of 10.092% per annum together with any addi­ tional sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned as provided for in said mortgage, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. NOW. THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of site contained in said mortgage, and the statute of ttx» State of Michigan in such case merte and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on Lie 15th day of September. 2005 at 1.00 o'clock p m., ine under­ signed will: At the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Michigan foreclose said mortgage by selling at pub­ lic auction to the highest bidder, the premises described m said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amounts due on said mortgage, and ail legal costs, charges and expens­ es, including the attorneys fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises Which said premises are described as Land situated in the Township of Assyria. Barry County. State of Michigan, is described as follows THE EAST 220 FEET OF THE NORTH 240 FEET OF THE EAST 16 02 CHAINS OF THE NORTH 24 92 CHAINS OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 36 TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. Tax ID #08-01-036-004-20 Commonly known as: 10440 Huff Road The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sate unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days from the date of such sate DATED: August 9. 2005 Mortgagee Beneficial Michigan Inc. Richard L McDonnell (P38786) Attorney for Mortgagee 38500 Woodward Avenue. Suite 300 Bloomfield Htes. Mchigan 48304-5051 (248) 540-7500 Pub 8/11 - 9/8 NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commtssion will conduct a public heanng lor the following Special Use Permits Caae Number SP-15-2005 Shewn Benner. Location: 5801 E M-79 Hwy. tn Section 31 of Castleton I’.zp Pu.pose: Requesting a special use permit for the right to build pallets at existing logging operaHon. in the AR zoning district. Case Number SP-16-2005 Herb 8 Barb Roberts. Location: 1324 E. Brogan Rd., in Section 9 of Baltimore Twp. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for a doc grooming business, in the AR zoning district Case Number SP-17-2005 Ban A Judy Martz. Location: 1070 E. Brown Rd., in Section 9 of Carlton Twp. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit lor temporary housing fur an immediate family mem­ ber. in the A zoning district. MEETING DATE: August 22. 2005. TIME: 7:00 p.m. PLACE: Community Roon- tn the Courts & Law Building at 206 West Court Si. Hastings. Michigan Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Planning Commission menbers before the day of the heanng In-erested persons desmng to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or tn wntmg will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above men­ tioned time and place Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 948-1820 The special use applications) is/are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office at (269) 945­ 1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers for the heanng .mpaired and audio tapes of printed materi­ als being considered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 West State Street, Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-1284 Debbie S. Smith Barry County Clerk The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking individuals to serve on the Construction Board of Appeals Applicants must be a licensed builder, licensed plumber or licensed electrician. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office. 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St.. Hastings: 1269) 945-1284, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 22.2005. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent s Estate FILE NO 05-24343-DE Estate of RICHARD E MCNAUGHTON Date of birth: August 12. 1921 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. RICHARD E MCNAUGHTON, who lived al 7517 WEST STATE ROAD. MIDDLEVILLE. Michigan died December 4. 2004 Creditors ol the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be lorever barred unless presented to EVERETTE BOGGS, named personal representative or proposed personal rep­ resentative. or to both the probate court at 206 W COURT. SUITE 302. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice Date: 8/1/05 DAVID H TRIPP P29290 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (269) 945-9585 EVERETTE BOGGS 7677 WEST STATE ROAD MIDDLEVILLE. Ml 49333 (269) 795-7723 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James Robert McCown and Jacqueline McCown, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to America's Wholesale Lender. Mortgagee, dated May 12. 1999, and recorded on May 20. 1999 tn instrument 1029803. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Four Hundred Thirteen And 42/100 Dollars ($118,413.42). including interest at 7.625% per annum Under the power of sate contained tn said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings at 1:00 PM. on August 18. 2005 Said premises are siiuatcd in Township of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning 1790 feet West of the Northeast comer of Section 26. Township 4 North. Range 7 Wes’. st kne post on Barnum road, thence South 341 feel. ;hence West 746 feet, thence North 341 feet, thence East 746 feet tc the place of begin­ ning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate Dated: July 21. 2005 For more information, please call FC X 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. P C Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans. Inc , d/b/a America's Wholesale Lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #061270F0i wwjm THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert W. Barton and Deborah K. Barton, husband and wife, to Ameriq.Cot Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated August 16. 1997 and recorded August 22. 1997 n Instrument Number 1000686. Barry County Records Sted mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. NA successor by merger to Norwest Bank Minnesota. N.A. as trustee ol Salomon Brothers Mortgage Secunties VII. inc. Assetbacked Certificates. Series 1997-06 Under Pooling and Servicing Agreement Dated as of November 1. 19Without Recourse by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Regtetor of Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mort­ gage the sum of Seventy-Four Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-One and 18/100 Dollars ($74,231.18) including interest at the rate of 9.50% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in toe mort­ gage and the statutes of toe State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged promises. or some part of them, at public venue at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 :00 p.m. on September 8. 2005 The premises are located in toe Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 26. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the Southeast comer (East 1/4 cor­ ner) of said Northeast V4. thence North 90 Degree00 Mmutes West 5.0 feet along toe South line of said Northeast 1/4. toonce North 45 Degrees 18 Mmutes X Seconds West 366.0 teet along too centertme of Irving Road, thence North 43 Degrees 45 Mmutes 30 Seconds West 1028.0 feet along said centerline to point of beginning, thence North 43 Degrees 45 Minutes X Seconds West 364 56 test, thence South 89 Degrees 25 Mmutes X Seconds East 550.0 feet, thence South 49 Degrees 07 Mmutes X Seconds East 550.0 feet, thence South 49 Degrees 07 Mmutes X Seconds West 393 89 feet to toe point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless toe property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in toe event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated August 11. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. NA suc­ cessor by merger to Norwest Bank Minnesota. NA., as trustee of Salomon Brothers Mortgagesecurities VII. Inc. Asset-backed Certificates. Series 1997-toe Under Pater; and Servicing Agreement Dated as of Nove r ber 1. 19 Without Recourse . As Assignee PO Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No 214.2273 09544321 HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a special assessment roll covering all properties within the WALL LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL PROJECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO 05-1 benefitted by the proposed aquatic plant control p-ojeci has been filed in the Office of the Township Clerk for public examination. The assessmen roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing costs of the project within the aforesaid special assessment district as is more par­ ticularly shown on plans on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Han. 5463 South M-43. within the Township, which assessment is in the total amount of $143,760. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Superv sor and Assessing Officer has reported to the Township Board that the assessment against ench parcel ol land within said District is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of land in said District as the benefit to such parcel bears to the total benefit to all parcels of land ir said District. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, m accordar re with Act No. 162 of the Public Acts of 1962, as amended, appearance and protest at the heanng in the special assessment proceed­ ings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her protest by tetter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board will meet at the Hope Township Hall at 5463 South M-43 Highway. Hastings. Michigan, on Tuesday. August 16. 2005. at 700 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the special assessment roll and heanng any objections there­ to. The roll may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular business days until the time of the heanng and may further be examined at the hear­ ing. Any person objecting to the assessment roll shall file hrs objection thereto in wntmg with the Township Cleric before the dose of the hearing or within such other time as the Township Board may grant. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if a special assessment is confirmed at or following the above public hearing the owner or any person having an interest in the real property spe­ cially assessed may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal of M.chtgan within thirty (30) days of the confirmation of the special assessment roll if that spe­ cial assessment was protested at the above announced hearing to be held for the purpose of reviewing the special assessment roll, heanng any objections to the roll, and considering confir­ mation of the roll. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as sign­ ers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the heanng. to individuals with disabilities at the heanng upon seven (7) days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk Unda Eddy-Hough, Clerk Hope Township 5463 S. M-43 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2464 09544050 SCHOOLS OF CHOICE BARRY ISD DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS HASTINGS AREA SCHOOLS Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeuro Saia THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TMa sate may bo rescinded by the forodoaing mortgagee. In MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bruce D. Vaugh.-. and Michele L Vaughn, Husband and WKe.. original mortgagor (s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee tor tender. Mortgagee, dated June 9. 2003. and recorded on June 18. 2003 in Instrument 1106800. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at toe date hereof toe sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Two And 04/100 Dollars ($86,572.04). including mterosl at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and toe statuu in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage writ be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at puttee vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings al 1:00 PM. on Septembers. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Barry. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at a pomt on the East kne of toe West 1/2 of toe Southwest 1/4 of Section X. Town 1 North. Range 9 West; Distant North 0 Degrees 04 Minutes 48 Seconds West 661.01 feet from toe Southeast comer of said West 1/2 of the Soutowest 1/4; thence South 89 Degrees X Mmutes 25 Seconds West 1316.82 leet to toe West Ins of sted West 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence North X Degrees 02 Minutes 15 Seconds East along said West Section kne 3X89 feet: thence North 89 Degrees 29 Minutes 25 Seconds East 1315.14 test to said East line of the West 1/2 of the Southwest IM; thence South 00 Degrees 04 Minutes 48 Seconds East along said East Ins 3X 89 test to toe place of beginning. * Che redemption period shall be 12 months tram the atte of such sate. Dated: August 11. 20U5 For more information, please cal: FC R 248 593 .1305 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for tender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fde 4061744F01 PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES, PC. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAMED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Detautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: JASON L CURTISS and KELLEY A. BAINES, as joint tenants with full rights of survivorship to G MAC Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 22. 1999. and recorded on June 10, 1999 m Document No. 1029341. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof toe sum of SEVENTY FIVE THOU­ SAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY EIGHT AND 08/100 DOLLARS ($75,558.06). including interest at 7.50% per annum. Under toe power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be Kveckteed by a sate of toe mortgaged premises, or some* part of them, at puttee vendue, at the Barry County C^vtooueo in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 o'clock p.m. or August 18,2005. Said Premise: am situated in Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan. and are described as: Lot 53 of Middtevteo Dowr.v Addition Nunber 3. according to toe recorded plat thereof in Ubw 5 of Plats. on Page 26 TAX ID NO. OBOi’-160-C 03-00 The Redemptton period shall be 6 mo^hs from toe date of such sate unless determined abanocned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. In v<Hcr> case the redemptton period shall be X days tom the date of such sate Dated July 15. 2005 GMAC Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee PETER U SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. P C. Z3100 ProvKtonce Drtvr SuAe 450 Delton and Hastings Schools are participating m Schools of Choice for the 2005-06 school year. Students who reside within the Barry ISD or an adjoining intermediate school district are eli­ gible to be accepted Hastings has openings m alt grades K-12 - Application Deadline September 9th Delton has openings tn grades K. 2. 3. 7. 8. 9, 10. 11 A 12 Application Deadline August 12th Send wntlenrequfists 1q. Choice Superintendent's Office Delton Kellogg Area Schools 327 N Grove St Delton. Mt 49046 Choice Superintendent's Office Hastings Area Schools 232 W Grand St Hastings. Ml 49058 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO JORDAN LAKE Law Weathers & Richardson, P.C. is now open in Hastings Exceptional Talent We offer prompt personalized service with a range of experience in serving businesses, individuals and local governments. Highly Focused Law Weathers & Richardson. P.C . carries a strong tradition of excellence with over 137 years in practice. Trusted Attorneys <t Counselors BARRY COUNTY AND IONIA COUNTY, MICHIGAN TAKE NOTICE that the Jordan Lake Improvement Board will hold a public hearing on the practicability ol a five-year lake improvement program for Jordan Lake The heanng will be held at the Odessa Township Hall located at 3862 Laurel Street in Lake Odessa. Michigan, at 7:00 p m on Thursday. August 25. 2005 This notice is being published pursuant to provisions of Pan 309 (Inland Lake Improvements) of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act. PA 451 ol 1994, as amended. Jordan Lake Improvement Board 09544068 We look forward to assisting you with all of your legal needs. Law Weathers & Richardson. P.C. 629 West State Street, Suite 201 Hastings. Michigan 49058 Phone: 269.945.1921 FAX: 269.9452106 www.LWR.com �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 11. 2005 - Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foredoslng mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limited solely to the return of the bld amount tendered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made tn the conditions ol a mortgage r-.ade by Debora E Amaro, an unmarried woman, otvjmal mortgagors), to M & I Bank FSB. Mortgagee, dated Apni 19, 2000. and recorded on July 18, 2005 in instrument 1149626. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Two Hundred Seven And 92/100 Dollars ($125,207.92), including interest at 9.94% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice ts hereby given mat said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1D0 PM. on September 1.2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 19. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan, distant North 00 degrees 19 min­ utes 51 second* East 198.00 feet from the Southwest comer of said section; thence continuing North 00 degrees 19 minutes 51 seconds East along said West section line 233.55 feet; thence South 88 degrees 24 minutes 12 seconds East 694 43 feet; thence South 00 degrees 41 minutes 54 seconds West along the East line of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said section. 233.52 feet; thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 12 seconds West 433.91 feet; thence North 00 degrees 41 minutes 54 seconds East 10.5 feet; thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 12 seconds West 61 feet; thence South 00 degrees 41 minutes 54 seconds West 10.5 feet; thence North 88 degrees 24 min­ utes 12 seconds West 143 feet to the place of beginning Subject to the rights ol tne public over that osrt used for road purposes on Miller Road , Atsc: Beginning at a point on tho West line of Section 19. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan, distant North 00 degrees 19 minutes 51 seconds East 196.00 feet from the Southwest comer of said Section for place of beginning; thence South 88 degrees 24 minutes 12 seconds East 61 feet; thence South 00 degrees. 19 minutes. 51 seconds West 10.5 feet; thence North 88 degrees 2* minutes 12 seconds West 61 feet; thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes 51 sec­ onds East 10.5 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to the rights of the public over that part as used for road purposes on Miller Road The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale Dated August 4, 2005 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593 1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For M & I Bank FSB 7O4OO Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michgan 48025-5822 File 4055146F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that overt, your damogee. If any, shaH bo limit­ ed solely to tho return of tho bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default ha* been made :n the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary Sias and Renee Sias, husband and wife, original mort­ gagors), to National City Bank of Columbus. Mortgagee, dated December 2.2000. and recorded on December 4. 2000 in instrument 1052568, in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to HSBC Bank USA. N.A.. as Trustee on buhalf of ACE Securities Corp. Home Eourty Loan Trust and for the registered holders of ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust. Senes 2005-SD2. Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Thirty­ Eight And 33/100 Dollars ($69,038.33), including interest at 13.25% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1D0 PM. on September 8. 2005. Said premises arc situated in Village of Freeport. Berry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 7 of Block 10 Of SAMUEL ROUSH’S ADDITION to the Village of Freeport, according to the recorded piat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats. Page 23. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. In which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the date cf such sale Dated: August 11. 2005 For more information, please call FC J 248 593 1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For HSBC Bank USA. N.A.. as Trustee on behalf of ACE Securities Corp Home Equity Loan Trust and for the registered holders of ACE Secunties Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust. Series 2005-SD2, Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4036826F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In tlurt event, your damages. If any, shall bo llr ltod solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brett A Mansberger. a mamed man. original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc­ as nominee for lender. Mortgagee, dated February 7. 2003, and recorded on February 10. 2003 in instrument 1097350. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seven Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-One And 70/100 Dollars ($107,531.70). including interest at 4.825% per annum Under the power of safe contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings at 1:00 PM. on August 25. 2005 Said premises ae srtuo’ed m Township of Barry. Barry County, Michigan. and are described as: Lots 68 69. and 70 of the Replat of Outtot "A" of Fair Lake Park Piat. according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 88 The redemption period shaH be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. to wh ch case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: July 28. 2005 For more information, please call FC R 248.533 1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attcmeys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for lender 304-30 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #048949F02 NATIONAL CITY BANK NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Tfie real estate mortgage given by Delton Athletic Boomers. to First of America Bank - Michigan. N A . now known as National City Bank of the Midwest (the Bank), dated May 10. 1994, and recorded on May 17,1994. m Uber 605. Page 46. Barry County Register of Deeds, is in default. The amount due on the Mortgage at the date of this notice, for principal, interest (accruing at 8.150% per annum), fees, expenses and late charges is the sum of Three Hundred One Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Five and 24/100 Dollars ($301,125.24). Notice is given that the Mortgage wiH be fore­ closed by sale of the premises described below at public auction to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, on Thursday. August 11,2005. at 1 00 p.m. for the pur­ pose of satisfying the amounts due on the Mortgage, together ivith interest, legal costs, statu­ tory attorneys fees and also any taxes and insur­ ance that the Bank pays on or pric- m the date of saie The premises located in the Township of Hope, Barry County. State of Michigan, described as fol­ lows. Commencing at a point in the Center of Wall Lake Road (M-43) which lies 2691.10 feet West and 1529.70 feet South of the East 1/4 post of Section 29, Town 2 North. Range 9 West, running thence North 2,54’30" East 420.0 feet along the Centerline of said M-43; thence North 88,33*30" East 309.0 feet tor the true place of beginning; thence north 3,01 03* East 390 66 feet (recorded South 2t54-30* East 394 feet); thence South 85j23’07* East (recorded South 85j21' East) 351.34 feet; thence South 3,0106" West 353 48 feet; thence South 88^3*30" West 352.27 feet to the place of begin­ ning. Reserving therefrom an easement for ingress and ecress over the South 33 feet thereof Together with nghts of ingress and egress over a strip of land 33 feet in which extending from above described Parcel to M-43. the South line of which is common with the Westerly extension of the South line of said above described Parcel Tax RoH Number: 08-0? 029-013-20 More commonly known as: 8565 8. Ws!l Lake Road. Delton. Michigan 49046 The reder.-pifon period shall be six (6) months from tte date of safo unless the property is aban­ doned, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale Dated: July 14. 2005 NATIONAL CITY BANK OF THE MIDWEST By: Bruce R Grubb (P27632) Its: Attorney Bruce R. Grubb Vamum, Riddering. Schmidt & Howlett LLP Attorneys for National Bank of the Midwest 251 N. Rose Streut. 4th Floor Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 Pub: 7/14-8/11 Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY COUNTY 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ORDER FOR SERVICF SY PUBUCATION POSTING AND NOTICE OF ACTION CASE NO. 05*369-00 Courthouse. 220 W State St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Plaintiff BRENDA JEAN WEBBER 611 S Hanover Hastings. Ml 49058 Plaintiffs attorney tn Pro Per (269) 948-3969 Defendant JEFFREY JACOBS WEBBER (address unknown) TO: JEFFREY JACOBS WEBBER IT IS ORDERED: 1 You are be-ng sued by plaintiff in this court to obtain a divorce from the bonds of matrimony. You must file your answer or take other action permitted by law in this court at the court address above on or before 28 days after 3rd publication of this order If you fail to do so. a default judgment may be entered against you tor the relief demanded ir the complaint hied in this case 2. A copy of this order shall be published each week in The Hastings Banner for three consecutive weeks, and proof of publication shaH be filed in this court. 3 Brenda Jean Webber, Plaintiff. shall post a copy o' this order in the courthouse for three con­ secutive weeks, and shall file proof of posting in this court. 4 A copy of this order shall be sent to Jeffrey Jacobs at the last known address requested, before the date of the last publication, by registered mail, return receipt and the affidavit of mailing shall be filed with this court. July 19. 2005 . James H. Ftsher AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by David S Sprague and Ginger A. Sprague, husband and wife. Mortgagors, to RM Frankhn Financial Corp., subsidiary of National City Bank of Indiana. Mortgagee, dated foe 22nd day of December, 2003 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 13th day of January. 2004 in Instrument No. 1120657 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Wells Fargo Bank. NA as Trustee on which mort­ gage there ts claimed to be due. al the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Thirty One Thousand & Four Hundred Twenty Four & 71/100. ($131,424.71). and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been insulted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained m said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State o' K Hchigan In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 1st day of September. 2005 at 1 00 o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed hy a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml (that being the building where the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry is held), of the premises described In said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 8 00% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attor­ ney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the prermstc Which said premises are described as follows: Ail that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the City of Hastings. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and described as foltows. to wit: Lot(s) 10. Block 31, Eastern Addition to the City of Hastings, accordirtg to the recorded plat thereof During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined »n be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immedi­ ately following the sale Dated: 8/4/2005 Wells Fargo Bank. NA as Trustee Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure S*te THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may to rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. in that event, your damages, tt any, shall ba limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at Sa's, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mide m the conditions ol a mortgage made by Daniel H Overbeck, an unmarried man. original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc as nominee tor lander. Mortgagee, dated August 24. 2001. and recorded on August 31. 2001 in instrument 1065730, In Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Eight And 54/100 Dollars ($49,388 54). including interest at 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hastings at 1.D0 PM. on September 1,2005. Said premises are situated m City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lol 4 Block 15 of MJ. Kenftoids Addition to the City, for­ merly Vilage. of Hastings, according to the Plat thereof, as .ecorded in Uber 1 of Plats. Page 9. Barry County Records The redemption period shaH be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the dan ol such sale Dated: August 4. 2005 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593 1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee tor lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4062375F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronald Mudgett and Vivien Mudgett. to Crtifinanoa! Mortgage Company, inc. f/k/a Associates Home Equity Services inc., mort­ gagee, dated February 27. 2001 and recorded March 12. 2001 in Instrument Nt-mber 1056066. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred ThirtyFive Thousand Five Hundred Seventeen and 39/100 Dollars ($135,517.39) including interest at the rate of 10.86% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and tie statutes of the State jf Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mjngaga wte be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgs jr.d premises, or some part of them, at public vnn-je at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings k' Barry County. Michigan at 1 DO p.m. on Septemcs r 1. 2005. The premises are located in the Qty of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are desi'ribc't as: Lot 1304 of the City, formerly VHagt of Ha.'^ngs, according to the reccrttod Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 mooths fron the date of such sate, unless the property h, deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case tho redemption pened shaH be 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely Io the return of the bid amount tendered at sate Dated: August 4, 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Crtifinancial Mortgage Company. Inc f/k/a Associates Home Equity Services inc. . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 201.1291 FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for Wells Fargo Bank. NA as Trustee 888 W Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy, Ml 48084 Pub: 8/4-8/25 248-362-2600 <««’•* Robert A. Tramain 8 Associate*. PX. la a debt collector and we are attempting to coltoct a debt and any Intormatton obtained wK bo used for that purpose MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions ol a mortgage made by MICHAEL D YOUNG. A MARRIED MAN to MORTGAGE ELEC TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS. AS NOMi NEE FOR BROADMOOR FINANCIAL SERVICES INC , A MICHIGAN CORPORATION . Mortgagee dated July 16. 2004. and recorded on July 21.2004 . as Instrument No. 1131128. In BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ai the date hereof the eum of one hundred forty tour thousand tour hundred eighteen and 16/100 Do*ars ($144,418.16). Including mterest a! 6.875% per annum. Under tho power of sate contamod to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice t* hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the At Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml . at 1 DO PM on September 01. 2005. Said promises are situated to CITY OF HAST­ INGS. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: THE WEST 1/2 OF LOTS 205 AND 206 OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER A PAGE 1. The redemption period shaH be 6 months from the date of such sate unless determined abandoned to accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. m when case tho redemption period shaH be 30 days from the date of such sate DATED: August 04. 2005 Robert A. Tremato & Asaodates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue. Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 ATTORNEY FOR: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS. AS NOMINEE FOR BROADMOOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, fNC . A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Mortgagee For More Information CaH: (248) 540-7701 THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAI PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTTVc MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Tammy E. Custer f/k/a Tammy E. Stockham, an unmarried woman, to Key Bank USA. National Association, mortgagee, dated October 9.2002 and recorded November 13.2002 to Instrument Number 1091412, Barry County Records Said mortgage >s now held by HSBC Bank USA. National Association, as trustee, on behalf of the holders of the Deutsche AN-A Securities. Inc Mortgage Loan Trust Certificates. Series 2005-4 by usignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-Five and 52/100 Dollars ($99,875.52) including interest at the rate of 7.99% per annum Under the power of sate contained n the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage w« be foreclosed by a sdte of the mortgaged prem­ ises. or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings si Barry County. Michigan at 1:90 p.m. on September 1. 2005. The premise* are located to the City o’ Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lol 928 of the City, formerly VBage ol Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof The redemption period shaH bo 6 months from the date cf such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned to accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate TO ALL PUR CHASERS: Tho foreclosing mortgagee can rescind tht> sate In the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the bor­ rower. Ir< that event, your damages, if any. are tend­ ed aoMy to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. DaM: .August 4. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCI­ ATES PC Aitomcys for HSBC Bank USA. National Association, as frustes. on uchaV of tho holders of the Deutschs Att-A <tecuritiM, Inc. Mortgage Loan Trust Certificates, Sons? 2005-1 . As Assignee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-6341 (248) *'57-1000 Frte No. 231.4745 ASAP714755 CS/04. CB/11. 08/18. 08/25 NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held August 9, 2005, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a m. and 5D0 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org. WANTED: BUS DRIVERS DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOL IS IN NEED OF BUS DRIVERS FOR THE 2005-2006 SCHOOL YE AR. EXPERIENCE NOT NECESSARY-WE WILL TRAIN. MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN A CDL, AND ALL OTHER ENDORSEMENTS. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED AT THE SUPERINTENDENTS OFFICE AT 327 N. GROVE ST., DELTON, Ml, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8 A.M. AND 3 P.M. NOTICE OF ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION Pursuant to the provisions of Public Act 163 of 1943, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Barry County Board of Commissioners has adopted the following Ordinance which amends the Barry County Zoning Ordinance in the foilowing manner. ORDINANCE NO.: A-1-2Q05 ARTICLE Y1 Section6.8C-3.HeavyCommercialDiatriGt Amend to Include the following phrase: PRICE REDUCED TO $158,000 QUALITY CUSTOM BUILT HOME within Hastings City Limits. Located at 1723 Briar Hill Drive. 3 bedrooms. 2 baths, main floor laundry, daylight basement, attached garage, great view of the lake. Immediate occupancy. Call Kirt 269-838-6682 or Tony 269-838-2001. E. Special Uaea, The following special uses within the C-3 - "Heavy Commercial District" - may be permitted only as special use if approved by the Planning Commission in accordance with the standards, procedures and provisions of Article VII of this ordi­ nance. 1) Lodge halls, veteran's dubs or private dubs where alcoholic beverages are served as a primary function with or without food service. 2) Any other similar uses as determined by the Planning Commission The above named ordinance becomes effective August 16. 2005 Copies of this ordi­ nance are available for purchase or inspection in the Barry County Planning Office at 220 W. State St, Hastings. Michigan, between the hours 8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m ). Monday thru Friday. Please call 269-945-1290 for further information Date: August 8. 2005 CLARE TRIPP, Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners . Q9M4342 DEBBIE S. SMITH, Clerk Barrv County �Page 12 - Thursday. August 11. 2005 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages. If any, shall be limited solely to ths return of the bld amount tendered at sate, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles D Hancock, a Single Man. original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee tor lender. Mortgagee, dated October 20. 2003. and recorded on February 11, 2004 tn instru­ ment 1122051. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of Seventy-Four Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Nine And 26/100 Dollars ($74,329.26), including interest at 8.75% per annum Undor the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or somj part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1D0 PM. on September 8, 2005 Said promises are irtucted in Township of Johnstown, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Souteast 1/4 of Section 31. Town 1 North. Range 8 West. Deserted as; commencing at the East 1/4 Post of said Section 31; thence North 88 Degrees 57 Mtouteti West, along the East and West 1/4 line. 437.75 feet; thence South 00 Degrees 55 Minutes West. 298.16 Feet to the True Ptace of Beginning; thence North 88 Degrees 57 Mmutes West. Parallel with said 1/4 bne. 441.25 feet; thence South 00 Degrees 55 Mmutes West. 700.35 Feet; thence South 89 Degrees 01 Mmutes 34 Seconds East. 441.25 Fee*. thence North 00 Degrees 55 Mmutes East 699 76 Feet to the Place of Beginning Together with an easement for ingress, egress and Pubic utilrtes as described betow, also together with and subject to any and aft other easements, rights and restrictions of record Description of easement tor ingress, egress and public utifites. A Parcel of land m the Southeast IM of Section 31, Town 1 North. Range 8 West, desenbed as Commencing at the East IM Post of Said Section 31; thence North 88 Degrees 57 Minutes West, along the East and West 1/4 line. 542.75 Feet to the True Place of Beginning, thence continuing North 88 Degrees 57 Mmutes West, along said 1M line. 66.00 Feet; thence South 00 Degrees 55 Mmutes West 2(16 16 Feet; thence South 89 Degrees C1 Minutes 34 Seconds East, 66.00 Feet; thence North 00 Degiees 55 Minutes East. 296.16 Feet to the Place of Beginning The redemption period shaft be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated: August 11. 2005 For mom information, ptease call: FC X 248.593 1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. ds nominee tor lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 . Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rte 8063117F01 DEFAULT navtog been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by TIMOTHY J. HA1GH and JOLENE F HAIGH. husband and wife, to HOMESTEAD SAVINGS BANK, dated May 17. 2002, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on May 22. 2002. in Uber 1000808 of Mortgages, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale of this notice, tor principal and interest the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Throe and 72/100 ($83,483.72) Dollars, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover in the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any port thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said bortgage hcs become operative; NOW. THEREFORE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage and in pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided, the said Mortgage wift be toroctoeed by a sale of tho premisos therein described or so much thereof as may bo necessary, at pubbc auction, to tl»e highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse, east door. 220 West State Street, in the City of Hastings, and County of Barry. Michigan, that being me piece of holding tho Circuit Court in and for said County, on September 15. 2005. at 1:00 o'clock Eastern Daylight Savings Timo in the afternoon of said day, and said premis­ es w« bo sold to pay tho amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgage, together with 5.750% interest, legal costs, attorneys' toes and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to tho date of said sate: which said prem-c** sro described In said Mortgage as foftows, towtt: Lot 8. Block 10. HJ Kenftoto's Addition, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats, on page 9. City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption ported shaft be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale Pursuant to the Fair Debt Coftectton Practices Act you are hereby advised that this notice is p (tempting to collect a debt, and that any informa­ tion obtained will be used against you. If you dispute this indebtedness within thirty (30) days of your receipt of this notice, you wiH be pro­ vided with venficatxxi of the amount owing. Dated: July 20. 2005 HOMESTEAD SAVINGS BANK Mortgagee TUCK. GARRISON & MOORE, P.LLC. By Mark W Gamson (P24068) Attorneys for Mortgagee Business address: 403 South Superior. P.O. Box 660 Afoton, Michigan 49224 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason S Boye and Amanda Boye. husband and wife, to First NLC Financial Services. LLC. mort­ gagee. dated September 4. 2002 and recorded September 11. 2002 in Instrument Number 1067260. Barry County Records. Said mortgage ts now held by U S Bank National Association as Trustee of CSFB ABS Trust Sones HEAT 2002-4 by assignment dated September 11. 2002 and record­ ed on April 22. 2005 in Instrument Number 1145296 , Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Four and 90/100 Dollars ($119,784.90) including interest at the rate of 7.00% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan. notice is hereby given that the mortgage wffl be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pub­ lic venue at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings m Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on August 18, 2006 The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: N Lot 1 and the East 1/2 of Lot 2. and all that part of Lot 11 of James Dunning's replatted addition to the City formerly Village of Hastings, desenbed as beginning at a point on the Njrth tine of said Lot 11 where the line dividing the East and West 1/2 of Lot 2 of said Plat meets said North line of lot 11; thence Southerly 61.5 feet to a point 3 feet South of the Westerty extension of the North bne of the South 1/2 of Lot 938 of the erty, formerly Village of Hastings; and distant West 17.5 feet from the East line of said Lot 11; thence East parallel with said North tine to the Southerly extension of sate dividing Ime between the East and West 1/2 of Lot 2; thence Northerly along said Southerly exten­ sion of the bne dwdmg the East and West 1/2 of Lot 2 to the Place of Beginning. And aM that part of Lot 11. lying East of the dividing kne between tho East and West 1/2 of Lot 2. where said Line is extended Southeasterly at right angles with Green Street at a point where said Line intersects the West line of Lot 938. of the original Plat of the Vilage. now City of Hastings, according to the recorded Ptai thereof, all being in Block 1 of James Dunning Addition to tho City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. EXCEPT All that part of Lot 11 of James Dunning’s fopiatted addition to the City, tormeriy Village of Hastings, lying East of the Southerly extension of tho dividing bne between the East and West 1/2 of Lot 2 of said Pint and South of a line which lies 3 feet South of and paralei with the Westerly extension of the North line of tho South 1/2 of Lot 936 of the City, tormeriy Village of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 8 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. In which case the redemption period shaft bo 30 days from the date of the sate TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale m the event a 3rd party buys tho property and there is a simultaneous resototton with the bor­ rower In that event, your damages, if any. are limit­ ed sotefy to Ik? return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: July 21, 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for U S Banff National AeayC^Uon as Trustee of CSFB ABS Safes HEAT 2002-4 , As Assbnw P.O. Box 5041 Tray. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457 1000 PUS NO. 231 4393 ASAP713180 7/21.7/28.8/4,8/11 aram THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING IO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Teny H. Varner, and Roseann M.Vamer, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., mortgagee, dated December 9. POOS and recorded December 18. 2003 in Instrument Number 1119522, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-One and 67/100 Dollars ($154,631.67) including inter­ est at the rale of 7.65% per annum. ijnder the power of sale contained In the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that th. mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on August 18. 2005 The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast comer of the South 27 Acres of the North 50 Acres of the East 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7. Town 3 North. Flange 8 West; thence North 5 2/3 rods; thence West 28 1/3 rods; thence South 5 2/3 rods; thence East 28 1/3 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the proper­ ty is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 5600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. TOALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return ol the bid amount tendered at sale. Dated: July21,2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys lor Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 213 0439 —«... Delton Kellogg Schools Delton Kellogg Schools has announced Its poftcy tor free and reduced price meals tor children unable to pay the fuH price of meals served undor tho Natton.il School Lunch and School Breakfast Program. The toftowing household size and income criteria wift bo used tor determining eligibility. Scale for Free Mnls or Fret Milk To** t*try E*wy Twmpcr See Scale for Reduced Pnce Meals aiuwmI MwwWy Two Woofo 1 $11441 11,037 $519 $479 2 $16,679 $1,390 $695 1642 3 420.917 $1,744 $872 $805 4 $25,155 $2,097 $1,049 5 $29,393 $2,450 11,225 $1,131 6 133.631 12.803 $1,402 $1,294 7 $37,369 $3,156 *1^7?' $1,457 8 $42,107 $3,509 $1,755 $1,620 42M* $988 T-»cc per Two Weekly Moth Week* $17,705 $1,476 $738 $681 $341 $23,735 $1,978 $989 $913 $457 *403 ■ $29,787 US4 # 1 $35,798 $2,481 *1241 $1,145 $573 $2,984 $1,492 S240 ! $321 | *566 G $647 1 MeteMy $1377 *689 $41^29 $3,486 $1,743 $1,609 $805 $47,860 $3,989 $1J95 $1,841 $729 £ $53,85-1 $4,491 $2^46 $2,073 $810 fl S59.K2 $4,994 $2,497 $2,306 ITT ar •Fo» each eidiiienel hovnhoM wantar M4" A—tai Wptefy 8031* 503 252* 232* Thomapple Manor has a full-time position open on our 3rd shift (10:00 p.m. - 6:30 am.) for a RN or LPN. We offer excellent wages, benefits and working conditions. New candidates are welcome to apply. To apply, send your resume to Jackie Schantz. RN. DON, at 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings, Michigan 49058. or fax to , , (269) 948-0265. EOE Thornapple MANOR $921 $1,037 $1,153 116* Children from households whose income is at or below tho levels shown are eligible for free and reduced prtee meals. Application forms are being sent to all homos with a letter to parents or guardians. To apply lor free or reduced price meals, households should fin out the form and return It to the school. Additional copies of tho application form are available at the principal's office In each school Households she jid answer all questions on the form. NON FOOD STAMP HOUSEHOLDS: An application which does not contain all of the following information cannot be processed by the school: (1) tho total income by source for each household member (such as wages, child support, etc.); (2) names of al household members; (3) social secu­ rity number of the adult household member who signs the application; and (4) the signature of a household member FOOD STAMP/RP/FDP1R HOUSEHOLDS: If you c-jrrentty receive Food Stamps. Family Independence Program (FIP), or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservation (FDPIR) benefits for your child, you only have to list your child's name and Food Stamp or FIP/FDPIR case number and sign the appbeatton. The information provided by the household is confident**! and wift be used only for the purpose of determining edibility, verifying data, or qualifying children lor other federal and state programs, is authorized by the United States Department of Agriculture. Tho school or other officials may verify appbcatio.'s al any time during the school year. Households may apply tor benefits at any time dunng the school year. If a household is not cur­ rently ekgibte but has a decrease in household income, an increase in household size or if a house­ hold member becomes unemployed, the household should fin out an application at that time. In most cases. FOSTER CHILDREN are eligible for these benefits regardless of the household s income. If a household has foster children living with them and they wish to apply for free or reduced pnce meals tor them, the household should contact the school tor more information Under :ne pro­ visions of the policy. Janefte Iles - 269-623-2326 will review applications and determine eligibility Parents or guardians dissatisfied with the ruling of the official may wish to discuss the decision with the determining official on an informal basis. The household also has the right to a fair hearing This can be done by calling or writing the following official Ron Archer. 327 N Grove. Dettori, Ml 19046 ■ 269-623-9246 Each school and the Superintendents Office have a complete policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party REAPPLY: You may apply for meal benefits at any time during the school year If you lose your job. if your income decreases, if your family size increases, if you begin Food Stamps or FIP/FDPIR, fil out an application at that time. The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activi­ ties on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age or disability Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Brailte. large print, audiotape etc ) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA. Director. Office of CrvM Rights. Room 326-W. Whitten Bldg.. 1400 Independence Avenue. SW. Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer You wiH be informed of application approval or denial 00544313 NoMw Of Mortgage raraftlfti— Mb THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MtUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thta ateo may be reodndad by the torectoeing mortgagee. I MORTGAGE SALE - DMauft has been rate In the conations of a mortgage made by Rebecca S. Neitzka. a single woman, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registratton Systema. Inc., as nominao tor tender. Mortgagee, dated October 14. 2004. and recorded on October 21. 2004 in instru­ ment 1135859, in Barry county records, MtaNgan, on which mortgsge there « claimed to be due at tie date hereof tho sum at Sixty-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Six And 00/100 Doftars ($68,90600), including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sate contamod In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given tie! sted mortgage wB bo toroctoeed by a sate of tho mortgaged promisee, or some part of them, at public venduo, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings st 1:00 PM. on August 18. 2005 Said premises are situated in VUtage of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 1 and 2 of Block 4 of Parrott's Addition to tho Vilage of Woodtend. according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats, on Page X. Tho redemption period shaft bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shaft bo X days from tho date of such sate. Dated: July 21. 2005 For more intonnatton, pteaee cal: FC W 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Rogiatroftton Systems. Inc., as nominee tor lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 8061397F01 __ Notice Of Mortgage Foroctoeuro Bate THS FIRM S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY WFOR MATKJN WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MLHARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sato nwy be rescinded by the forecioeing mortgagee. In that evert, your damogee, V any, otMfl bo MaRod oototy to tho return of the bid amount ten­ dered at eaie, plus IntaroeL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Stephen E. Curtis and Jift A. Curtis, husband and wife, original mortgagorfs), to Unton Bonk and Truat Company. NA, Mortgagee, dated December 12. 1983, and recorded on December 18, 19B3 in Uber 257 on Page 153, and asaignod by said Mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc as nominee for Lender as assignee by an aeaignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there ts ciaimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twenty-One Thousand Thirty-Four And 60/100 Dollars ($21,034.80). including internet at 13.5% per annum. Undor tho power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is heroby given that said mortgage w« bo toroctoeed by a sate of the mortgaged promiaos, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, et tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings st 1 DO PM, on August 18. 2005. Sdd promisos are situated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County, Michigan, and are decafood as: The Wool 150 tool of tho toBortng deoci^tton. A parcel of land located In the Northwee: 1/4 of Section 15, Town 2 North. Rango 10 West. Oi^ngevflto Township. Barry County, Michigan, deoertoed its: Beginning m a point which ties 2182.90 toot duo South anu X0D0 toot duo East of the Northwest uemar of said Section 15; thence duo East 300.00 toe., thence duo Scwtti paraftei to tho West ftne of said Soceon 15.34S 50 toot to the centerline at Kefter Road; ttte^co Mirth 86 degrees 23 minutes 49 seconds West 329JB toot along tho centeritoe of road; thence duo r^rth 208.13 feet to the point of boginning. Tho redemptton period shaft bo 12 months from the date of such sate, unless determined itoendoned in accordance with MCLA 600.32411, In which case tho rodomption ported tfial bo 30 days from tho date cf such sale. Dated: July 21. 2005 For more information, ptease caft: FC R 248.583.1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Regiotrafton Systems, Inc as nominee tor Lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fwms. Michigan 48025-582L Rte#010469F03 aura OPEN: TUESDAY 3-6, THURSDAY 3-6 Deluxe Homes I Prices starting at $ 189,900 Golf Course Views jc-~ | ADT - ^. j7~ | Security Services 1 Year Golf Membership Included (816) 791-1500 -1-800-290-3289 *« • Alarm Systems • Fire Systems • Camera Systems For HELP WANTED PART-TIME HELP NEEDED AT BILL SEIF QUICK LUBE a fret borne eslituUe, call Ty GreenfleU <u (616) 602-6131 *or a free bcubene etthnate, call Jeff Siam at (616) 002-6123 x Stonehill Farm Vermontville, MI CANOPY SALES & RENTALS *1 * EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Drop off resume to Greg Seif. Bill Seif Chevrolet Buick OF HASTINGS 1435 S. Hanover St. (M-37) • Hastings, Ml 4«H5 Rental sizes available: 10x10 pop-ups, 16x16, 20x20, 20x30 canopies. Self Services: You pick it up & return iL Full Services: We set it up & take it down. ' Tables * Chairs • Coolers & Hot Boxes ’ B^Call any time. Bob Donner, 517-726-1084 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 11.2003 - Page 13 Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER 945-9554 Injured animal control officer home recuperating HASTINGS — Barry County Animal Control officer Pamela Rochctti and county employee Ernie Poll now are at home recu­ perating after suffering injuries last July in a traffic crash in Rutland Township. The crash occurred on Chief Noonday Road /M-179 Highway near Irving Road when the county pickup truck and a Toyota Sienna mini-van had a minor collision and the truck struck a tree. Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf told the Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday morning that both have been released from Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids. “Pam is bound and determined to come back to work." Leaf told commissioners. Filling in during her absence ha\ e been Undersheriff Bob Baker and former Undersheriff Don Ford. Yet another telephone scam reported locally / <»• %«/<• Xntn/m > $99 AMISH LOG BED w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 BEDROOM SET- NEW 6 pc. complete set with Sleigh bed! Must sell $590. Can sep­ arate. Can deliver (616)949­ 6525. 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought, never used). Still on roll. New $800 - sell $295. (517)204-0600 BARRY COUNTY — A citizen Tuesday notified the Michigan State Police and the Barry County Sheriff’s Department of a new tepehone scam. The woman reported she received a phone call purporting to be about her checking account. The caller said, "We are remov­ ing your checking account from our computer. Go get your checkbook." When she asked who was calling and from what insti­ tution, the caller immediately disconnected. Attempts to bring up a phone number for the caller were unsuccessful. Area citizens are warned by local authorities to be extremely cautious about anyone who calls their homes and make such claims or solicit money or credit numbers. AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, $500 obo. (269)948-0502 Youth with realistic toy gun leads to complaint BED - NASA developed Memory foam mattress set. Brand new with warranty’, must sell. $390. Call (616)949-6525. Can deliver. HASTINGS — A young man accused of brandishing a gun actually was found to have a toy replica Aug. 2 in Tyden Park. There was a complaint that one of three young males in Tyden Park had pointed a gun at someone. City police responded then discovered the gun was a toy replica of a semi automatic pistol. The appearance, size and finish of the plastic gun was identical to u red weapon and as such the toy was confiscated. Authorities remind parents that even though these are actually toys, their appearance, from even several feet away, may cause anyone to believe that the toy is real. This can include die public as well as police. Anyone fearing for safety by believing that these toys are real might take dras­ tic action. The police department encourages parents to insist that these real looking toys not leave the home. Five larcenies from vehicle reported in Hastings HASTINGS — Five complaints of thefts from a motor vehicles were made in the city between Aug. 3 and Aug. 9. During these reported thefts, property such as a Roadster speaker box. loose change, and compact disks were taken. All of die thefts Imve occurred during the hours of darkness and the vehicles were unlocked at the time. Vehicle owners are reminded always to lock their car doors and never leave anything worth stealing in plain sight of someone looking into the vehicle. These types of thefts are crimes of opportunity. Anyone with information about these crimes is asked to call the Hastings Police Department, Michigan State Police, Barry County Sheriff Department or Silent Observer. Cash taken from wallet left in car at Wal-Mart lot RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — A shopper who noticed her door ajar and unlocked when she returned to her car in the parking lot at Wal-Mart Aug. 3 said she found a large sum of cash had been removed from her wallet under the passenger seat She also said she noticed small slide marks on the window of the passenger door where the perpetrators had used a “iHm-jim" to unlock the car. She had only been in the store,ten minutes and noticed that no other valuables had been removed from the car. Law enforcement officials urge all drivers to keep doors and windows of cars tightly closed when parking even for short dura­ tion. Many stores do not have outside security cameras arid thieves only need a few moments to break in to a car. Wallet reported stolen from dashboard in parked semi YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — A man who had left his semi tractor in the parking lot of the BP Station at M-179 ana Patterson Aug. 3 said he noticed his wallet was missing. Upoftretuniing to his vehicle, he remembered he'd left his wallet on the dashboard. ‘"TW'^dBetTi® contained a large sum'bf money. approximately SI.400. Outboard motor theft repotted at Briggs Road residence YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — A Suzuki brand outboard motor was stolen from an address on Briggs Road sometime between July 30 and 5 p.m. Aug. 3. The motor is described as green in color with a white propeller. Anyone with information on the motor is asked to call Michigan State Police Hastings post at (269) 948-8283. Two injured when tree falls on top of passing car ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP — A large tree fell on top of passing vehicle and it continued eastbound until the car came to a stop approximately 200 feet later last ThuiMlay afternoon. Authorities said the traffic crash occuired on Wildwood Road al approximately 4:35 p.m. near the intersection of Lindsey Road. Preliminary investigation by troopers from the Michigan State Police Hastings post has revealed that the 1995 Camaro. driven by a 44-year-old Hastings man. was traveling eastbound on Wildwood Road. The driver of the vehicle was flown to Borgess Hospital from the scene by Air-Care Helicopter. The passenger, a 17-year-old female from Wayland, was taken to Borgess from the scene by Thomapple Township EMS. Both occupants were wearing their seat belts. Alcohol was not a factor in the crash. CD-radio combo reported stolen from vehicle YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — A Kenwood CD/radio combination that was black and red was reported stolen last Thursday from a vehicle parked at Estelle Automotive, sometime between July 20 and July 29. The investigation into the theft by Michigan State Police Hastings post troopers is ongoing. Hastings man arrested for domestic violence HASTINGS — Police arrested Seth Hawbaker. 28. of Hastings Saturday. Aug. 6, after they responded to a report of domestic violence in the 700 block of East State Road. The investigation revealed that Hawbaker had first threatened harm to other people inside the home, but as officers continued their investigation, a brief struggle occurred between Hawbaker and another occupant of the home over possession of a hammer. Man dies of heart attack as he fills gas tank LAKE ODESSA — A 38-year-old man collapsed at a gas station on the comer of M-66 and M-50 Monday at 3:30 am as he was fueling his vehicle and later died. Barry County Sheriff Department deputies and other emergency personnel tried to resuscitate the man using CPR and he was taken to Pennock Hospital in cardiac arrest. An autopsy revealed the man had a massive heart attack. The victim’s name was not released. Restaurant employee reports purse missing HASTINGS — An employee of the Ponderosa Restaurant reported Monday. Aug. 8. that a sum of money was missing from her purse, which was kept in an area frequented by employees only. The investigation by Hastings City Police is continuing. Round bailer, hay rake stolen from rural address MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP - A John Deere round bailer and a John Deere nine-foot hay rake were stolen sometime between July 4 and Aug. I. The items were stolen from a Butler Road address. Anyone with information on these items is asked to call Michigan State Police Hastings Post at (269) 948-8283. Sword, stereo system theft reported taken from garage HASTINGS — Police responded to a complaint of missing items in the 400 block of East Center Street Monday, Aug. 8. The caller reported that he was storing property for another person, in his garage, when it was discovered that several items were missing. Reported missing was a small stereo system and a sword. The sword is described as about 3 1/2 feet long with a dragon and snake on the handle. • Anyone having knowledge of the missing property is asking to call the Hastings Police at (269) 945-5744. BED KING PILLOWTOP, new, in original package, warrant)’. Can deliver $179. (616)949-2683. BED- A BRAND new Queen pillowtop mattress set Brand new, in plastic, war­ ranty $110. Can deliver (616)949-2683. CENTRAL AIR CONDI­ TIONER UNIT FOR SALE: Carrier outside unit, manu­ factured in 1996, bought in 2000, 2-1/2 ton. 74 decibels, 29,200 BTU and ground pad for unit. $800 OBO. Call (269)792-9720 FOR SALE: 50 gallon tank with filter, oak stand, com­ plete set $175 obo. (269)838­ 6188 HOUSE OF FURNITURE: 4 rooms, JC Penny, living room, oak table set, bedroom set, rediner, mattress set dining room, 2 months old. Paid $8,000. Sell $2,500. Will separate. (517)204-0600 MAHOGANY TABLE. CHAIR SET: 6 piece set, still in box, seats 6-8 people. Ele­ gant! Cost $1,000, sell $150. (517)719-0451 SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillow'top mat­ tress set $175. (517)719-8062 DRIVER: additional CDL-A drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment. (616)248-7729 DRIVERS: OTR, dry van home weekends! 50CPM max, no touch freight, great benefits package; 40 IK; Transway Inc. 800-632-5300 ?xt3624. HUMAN RESOURCE AS­ SIST at Pennock Hospital. Job Duties: t'eriorms variety of administrative functions including answering phone lines, typing correspond­ ence, reports, job descrip­ tions and forms. Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, be detail ori­ ented and prioritize tasks. Strong customer service ex­ perience is necessary’. Job Requirements: Human Re­ sources experience as a Hu­ man Resource Assistant is preferred. Strong computer skills including Excel, and word required. Ability to type 45 wpm required. Meditech experience is preferred. Please send resume to Pen­ nock Hospital 1009 W. Green St Hastings, Ml 49058 or ap­ ply on-line at www.pennockhealth.com_____________ MACHINIST/TOOLMAKER: clean, quiet air condi­ tioned precision fixture & gauge company is now hir­ ing. Experience required. Send resume to: PO Box 189, Vermontville Ml 49096. MECHANICAL DESIGNER OF machining fixtures and inspection gauges. Sol­ idworks or other 3D model­ ing software experience a must. Autocad a plus. Look­ ing for self motivated indi­ vidual who has CAD design experience. Send resume to: PO Box 189, Vermontville, Ml 49096 TYLER CREEK GOLF k CAMP in Alto, seeks dedi­ cated, self-motivated indi­ viduals to work evenings k weekend in Clubhouse k Grounds. Must be able to work through October. Ap­ ply in person, 13495 92nd St. SE., Alto. AQUATIC PLANTS. Water Lilies & LOTUS, Goldfish & Koi, liners, pumps, filters. Apol's Landscaping Co., 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia. (616)698-1030. Open Mon.Fri, 9am-530pm; Sat., 9am2pm. Sahl 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. 3 FAMILY GARAGE SALE: August 13th & 14th, 7am8pm, 1867 River Rd. Furni­ ture, bunkbeds. Home Inte­ rior, books, new Kirby vac­ uum, clothes, lawn furni­ ture, lawn ornaments, truck topper, dishes & lots of ex­ tras._______ 3 PARTY GARAGE SALE: Desk chairs, TV's, games, military articles, collectibles and so much more. Saturday only from 10am to 7pm. 2951 McKeown Road. Just off M­ 79 then first house north on McKeown. FIVE FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Avon lovers & collec­ tors we have 40yrs. of it We have lots of other good stuff for men, women, kids of all ages. We have video games, books, tools, clothes, house­ hold, games, just to name a few. Come see what we nave for you. 9556 Barnum Rd., Woodland between Velte & M-66, August 11th, 12th & 13th, 8am-7pm. LARGE GARAGE SALE: Friday & Saturday. Porch swing, refrigerator, clothes, lots of toys & infant items lots of misc. 528 S. Washing­ ton, Hastings 8am-4pn; 4 BUILDING SITES: 22 to 8.6 acres. 3 with north branch of Thomapple River frontage. Approximately 5 miles northeast of Hasting*. $49,900-562.900. Land con­ tract terms available. (616)891-8982. / arm BIG 16H REDROAN: geld­ ing 6yrs., gorgeous head, bomb proof, great on trails, Robert Redford blood line-. $i,8C0 obo. (269)806-1792 cell. W/m t'llam CENTRAL AIR CONDI­ TIONER UNIT FOR SALE Carrier outside unit, manu­ factured in 1996, bought in 2000, 2-1/2 ton, 74 decibels, 29,200 BTU and ground pad for unit, $800 OBO. Call (269)792-9720. 1995 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ALUMA-LITE 29' TRAILER DELUXE: Like new, fully loaded, light blue interior; beautiful oak kitchen & liv­ ing n om, $10,250 or with 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe, white, 4WD, trailer towing pkg., leather, loaded, extra dean, $22,000 for trailer & Tahoe. (269)664-4983 FOR SALE •<*> SEA-DOO XP, new motor with trailer, $3,500. Call after 500pm (269)672-7628. HONDA SHADOW: Twin 800cc, runs great good con­ dition. $2,500 obo (269)623­ 5992 leave message. guPKoRHRI large ibdr, 1 bath. dock, pole bam, garage, sandy beach, washer/dryer. No smoking, no pets. Year lease $600/mo. + utilities & deposit. (269)795-2574 PROFESSIONAL TENANT SPACE: Nearly '1,600 square feet available inside the MainStrcet Savings Bank Suilding. Second floor loca­ tion includes offices, open 'work area, reception, and conference room. Conven­ ient Hastings location. Call (269)945-9561 for more infor­ mation. 1988 CHEW ASTRO: runs good, excellent condition. $1,000 obo. Call (269)948­ 9848. 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME many new updates, all appliances, $7,500 obo. No reasonable offer refused. (517)852-0465 //(>//'< hahl $96 PILLOWTOP QUEEN mattress set (in plastic). Brand new, never used! King, $150. (517)719-8062 CENTRAL AIR CONDI­ TIONER UNIT FOR SALE: Carrier outside unit, manu­ factured in 1996, bought in 2000, 2-1/2 ton. 74 decibels. 29,200 BTU and ground pad for unit, $800 OBO. Call (269)792-9720. MISSION OAK TABLE 6 chairs, JC Penny brand, 2 mos. old, familv size, cost $1,800, sell ' $250/best (517)719-8062 SOLID WOOD FUTON with thick mattress. Gor­ geous! New, never used! Cost $800, sell $175. (517)719-0451 WROUGHT IRON DAY­ BED: bought, never used in­ dudes matress in plastic, cost $600, sell $i25. (517)719­ 8062 ( atd a! Ihank'. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank all our family, friends, and neigh­ bors for the cards, phone calls and thoughts of kind­ ness to help celebrate our 50th. Thanks again. Tore k Winnin Haines AN ARTIST AT WORK. Do you have a ro^n of office that needs a specie! touch? Let me decorate it for you. Painting, wallpapering and finding that right decoration for your home or office to create that special touch. Call Rachel or Sallv, (269)948-8508. Early morn­ ing or after 6pm for appoint­ ments; DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Home k Office deaning for all your needs. Weekly, semi-monthly, monthly or that spedal one time. In business for 20 years serving southeast Kent k all of Barry County. All work­ ers bonded. Call (269)948­ 8508 or (269)945-9448. AKC PEKINGESE PUP­ PIES: 1 male, 1 female, both parents on site. (269)948­ 8230 or (269)838-9137. DOG FOR SALE Red toy Poodle, fixed, 9yrs old, $200. No papers. (269)967-4728, (269)945-5033. �Page 14 - Thursday, August 11, 2005 - The Hastings Banner • Terry R. Aspinall, 49, of Middleville, was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court earlier this month to one year pro­ bation, 30 days in jail with credit for two days served and the last 21 days suspend­ ed, restitution of $623.34. and $1,195 in court costs and fines for one count of domestic violence against his spouse. There is also a one-year delayed sen­ tence on a charge of home invasion, third degree, from the same incident June 3 in Middleville. The domestic violence charge is a mis­ demeanor with a maximum penalty of 93 days in jail and/or $500 in fines. The home invasion charge is a felony with a maximum penalty of five years in prison and/or $2,000 in fines. • Bradley Sigler. 36. of Wyoming, was sentenced to a one-year delayed sentence for one count of failure to pay child sup­ port. He has been accused of failing to pay from November 2000 to this year. The charge has a maximum penalty of four years in prison and/or $2,000 in fines. Circuit Court Judge James Fisher agreed to the plea agreement in delaying sentence because Sigler has been making regular payments since January 2005. • Wallace Fisher. 41, of Grand Rapids, was sentenced to two years probation, 90 days in jail with credit for 51 days served, $486.98 in restitution, substance abuse assessment and counseling, and $1,350 in court costs and fines for one count of domestic violence. This felony charge stems from an inci­ dent in June in Orangeville Township and it carries a maximum penalty of 93 days in jail and/or $500 in fines. Teams, cancer survivors gear up for local Relay for Life Area farmer Ben Teachworth has big rectangular bales of hay in his field. Area farmer ‘makes hay’ by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Ben Teachworth has added a new fea­ ture to the local summer farm landscape — big rectangular bails of hay and straw. He and his wife. Amanda, have pur­ chased a New Holland 590 Big Square Bailer and are “making hay while the sun shines." Teachworth said the bails are three feet by three feet by eight feet. A big bail of straw weighs 500 pounds and hay weighs KOO to 900 pounds. The traditional small bails are about 50 pounds and require time and handling getting them from the field to the mow. the area in the barn where the hay or straw is stored. Teachworth can bail a field much quicker. The bails have to be moved by machine, but make a more stable load on the trailer or in the mow. He charges $7 a bail. Call 616-374-0006 for more infor­ mation. When it comes to hay and straw, there is nothing “cut and dried” except the farmer cuts it and it has to dry before it is pul in the mow. After the farmer cuts the hay, it is raked into windrows, dried two days and ready to bail. It should be 18 percent moisture, much dryer and there is leaf loss making the hay less nutritious and too much moisture there is the danger of mold. Teachworth said so much depends of the type of bay. the growing season and whether it is first cutting, second, third or fourth. A typical first cutting yields four and a half bails an acre, three and a half for second and two for third. He thinks he will get a fourth cutting this year. An acre can yield nine or 10 tons of hay a year. Those who feed horses prefer hay cut from grasses like timothy. Dairy and beef farmers prefer alfalfa for their critters. Most farmer use a system called TMR or total mix rationing. This is a mixture of hay. grain and other supplements. Many “city slickers" confuse hay and straw, thinking since they are both stored in bails, they must be the same. Straw is the stem left after the wheat or oat har­ vest. It has little nutritional value and is used for bedding. Hay is cut alfalfa or timothy. It provides nourishment for live­ stock. What wv call a hayride is really “straw ride." .. According ttrCivil War lore, the farm boys in the Civil War didn't know left from right but knew hay from straw. So the drill masters put a swatch of hay on the right fool and straw on the left. The soldiers then marked to a cadence of "straw foot, hay foot" rather than "left, right.” Hundreds of people will be gathering in the City of Hastings' Tyden Park Aug. 12-13 for the Barry County Relay for Life, sponsored by the American Cancer Society. The public is invited to cheer ou the participants and cancer survivors are welcome to take part in me Victory Lap. An earlier start and finish are new fea­ tures of this year's relay, said Bonnie Meredith who is co-chairing the event with Jennie Decker. The relay starts at noon Friday, Aug. 12 and ends at noon the following day. At least 42 teams, which are raising funds to fight cancer, have committed to take part in this year’s Relay for Life. The event goal is $87,000 and the theme is “Start Rockin' Cancer Out of Our Community." Relay participants raised $82,000 last year. Relay For Life is an overnight (rain or shine) celebration of hope, progress and answers, the Cancer Society's Web site says. “In honor of the 8.5 million Americans who have survived cancer, teams of friends, families and co-workers raise funds to support the continued fight against the disease. You can walk. You can ran. You can Relay For Life." There will be team-sponsored activities and some general activities. “Teams car be formed of co-workers, family, friends, school groups, sports teams: any sort of group. The team's pledge amount can come from personal contributions or can be raised with fundraisers, like bake sales, car washes and sports tournaments." according to the Cancer Society. A big part of the event is the cancer sur­ vivors' Victory Lap, which takes place at 8 p.m. Friday. Aug. 12. All cancer sur­ vivors are warmly welcome to attend. Survivors' registration begins at 7 p.m. A reception to honor survivors is planned right after the Victory Lap. One of the most emotional times at the Relay for Life is the Luminaria Ceremony, beginning at 9:30 p.m. Aug. 12. Everyone is invited to purchase a luminaria (a paper bag with a candle inside) for a minimum donation of $10 to honor someone, living or deceased, who has had cancer. The luminarias are lit around the park that evening and the name of the honored person is read. "Hope shines the brightest during the luminaria ceremony at Relay For Life," the American Cancer Society Web site said. “Each light honors someone who has battled cancer. Each light, laid out along side the track and burning through the night, commemorates a treasured relationship. Luminarias light the path of hope." Luminarias can be purchased from Luminaria Chairperson Anne Slocum, 269/945-4520. Luminarias may be pur­ chased up until the Relay. 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But that isn’t all. The Thomapple Kellogg-Hastings Co-op girts’ swim team look a big step forward last year, and hopefull} the team will take another step forward this season. 1 said that the Saxon football team was forgoing the annual midnight madness practice session this sea­ son. The girls’ swim team isn’t. They’ll be spending the evening before practice begins at the Community Education and Recreation Center, and be ready to dive into the pool at mid­ night. If the girls arc half as excited about getting to work as coach Carl Schoesse! seems to be. a smile never lef* his face as he told me about how his team would be spending its first practice session, they should be in for another season of continuous improvement. It will also be interesting to sec if Hastings varsity boys’ soccer coach Brian Roderick can get his team to continually improve over the season. Last season the Saxon squad was loaded with players who grew up with soccer as their number one sport. Those players were almost all seniors, including all the team's leading goal scorers and goal stoppers. I can’t decide if its a slip-up or a smart idea, but the Saxon varsity boys’ soccer team opens its season Aug. 26 against Maple Valley. The Lions aren't rebuilding like the Saxons, or reloading like the Maple Valley football team does annually. The Lions are still building. That’s why it seems like a bad idea for the two teams to open the season the same day as the first varsity football contests. The Maple Valley football team opens at PewamoWestphalia. I just hope the parents of all the Lion players head to Hastings for the futbol game rather than Pewamo for the football game. Start time is scheduled for 5:45 p.m. at Pierce Field. That wonld put the final whistle sometime in the middle of the first quarter for the Hastings v. Lakewood football game over on Johnson Field. Soccer may be the world’s game, but in America there aren’t lines out­ side of video game stores the night before (insert name of world famous soccer announcer equivalent to John Madden here) *06 for the PlayStation hits the shelves. Maybe an early start would draw a crowd of Saxon fans who could make it a two-for-one evening. Delton Kellogg and Lakewood had two of their best seasons ever in boys’ golf last year. The Lakewood boys’ reached the state finals, while the Delton boys set school records all year long. Those two teams were senior heavy too. but there is hope for those two teams and TK which slipped from its traditional spot near the top of its conference last season. TK has Bobby Roush coming back. Delton returns Josh Newhouse, and Lakewood brings back Aaron Hargett and Brad Elliott. 1 won’t start picking all-county teams right now. Everybody has to cam their lunch at Arby ’s, but that looks like a fearsome foursome and I’m sure there will be some surprises. Hopefully, there will be some surprises on the cross country courses this fall too If I could snap my fingers and give any athlete a victory this fall. I might have to do it for TK’s Rebecca Winchester. Sorry Hastings and Delton football fans. Winchester just keeps running and running, and there in front of her in the O-K Gold Conference are Way land's Jessica Armstrong and South Christian's Lori Burgess. That might be the most intriguing thing to look for on the area's cross country courses this fall, but the most intriguing thing to listen for will be the cheers coming out of Delton Kellogg. The DK girls went crazy last year before meets - even crazy for cross country run­ ners. Whatever they come up with it'll be a lot of fun. the first couple times you hear it. I just hope once the races start that Marissa Ingle and Dan Roberts have plenty of com­ pany wearing manxm and white near the front of the pack. It’s been a while since there wasn't a team of Panthers al the state finals. I've only been there twice, but I've never been to Brooklyn and not seen a team of DK runners there. I've also never w itnessed a cross country state finals meet without Lakewood grad Corey Thelen. it’ll be a strange fall, that's for sure. A crowd gathers in front of the new Saxon Fieldhouse's concession stand at the Northwest comer of Johnson Field. In cere­ monies on Friday evening, the building was dedicated in honor of former Hastings High School coaches Jock Clarey and Jack Hoke and a plaque honors them on the East side of the structure. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Soon enough the smell of fresh popped popcorn and old shoulder pads will fill the air. discarded trainers tape and muddy cleats will cover the carpet, and coach Fred Rademacher’s X’s and O’s will cover the pristine white dry-erase boards. On Friday evening, the lines were for cookies and punch in the new concession stand, community members in flip-flops and tennis shoes made their way through the new building, and the air was filled with compliments. Compliments for the new Saxon Fieldhouse and for the man and wife who made it all possible, Larry and Earlene Baum. The Larry and Earlene both graduated from Hastings High School. Their three children graduated from Hastings High School. This fall one of their grandchil­ dren will begin his freshman year al HHS. The Baums have committed them­ selves to giving back to the community which has given them so much. After addresses from school superintendent Chris Cooley. Dr. Jim Atkinson, and the Baums, the party headed over to the Northwest comer of Johnson Field for the ribbon cutting ceremony. Scissors were handed to Larry, Earlene. and the wives of legendary Hastings coaches Jock Clarey and Jack Hoke. Kathleen Clarey and Dorothy Hoke. The facility bares a plaque reading. “Building donated by Larry and Earlene Baum in remembrance of Jock Clarey and Jack Hoke July 2005”. Clarey and Hoke coached Larry in his time as a Saxon track and field athlete and a football player. “(Larry) did this out of the inspiration from a couple of coaches, and he inspires the community in that way.” said Terry McKinney as he spoke with Hastings High School’s athletic department secre­ tary Frankie McCabe just outside the new Saxon locker room. McKinney finished laying sod around the building early Friday as a finishing touch to the project. Larry credits Clarey, Hoke, and his wife for the successes he had in high school and in his business ventures the past 50 years. Atkinson and Larry both mentioned that Clarey and Hoke passed on the philosophy that “you can achieve anything if you work hard enough." Hard work had the fieldhouse complet­ ed just in time for its public opening. The building includes four different team locker rooms including one for visiting teams for the first time, a coaches’ room, a locker room for officials, a training room, concession area, public rest rooms, and ticket booths. Another part of the project was a new pole building for stor­ age just west of the fieldhouse. “I’ve heard many compliments." said Larry. “Even the guy delivering the pop machines said it was the nicest fieldhouse he'd ever seen." Atkinson said in his introduction. “Larry is not a patient man". Baum was there every step of the way. making sure the project took just one year to be com­ pleted. “I was shocked when I came up here a year ago and saw the kids couldn't take showers." said Larry. "How can you talk to kids about pride and playing football in what looked like a dungeon?" Of course, even that was better than when Larry played for the Saxons. For two seasons he and the team had to hustle back and forth between the field and the high school to use the locker rooms. Now the Saxon facilities rival those of any high school in the state, at a cost just over the $500,000 the Baums originally donated. Larry traveled around checking out other schools' facilities for inspiration and ideas about what should be included in the Saxon Fieldhouse. “I wanted to look around. I went to Belding. I went to Rockford. None of the schools seemed to have any real interest in having a real nice fieldhouse," said Larry. The building is what he envisioned, with some help from architect Ken Dixon, when he first brought up the idea with Atkinson - standing in the parking lot outside the old fieldhouse just about a year ago. Atkinson had to hold some emotion in as he talked about that conversation he had with Baum. Larry and Earlene have done so much for this community. he said. This was just one of the few times that their generosity has been made public. “Sometimes you hear or read about them, but mostly you don’t.” said Atkinson. This was a chance to bring joy to the community. Il was just the first of many busy Friday night's at Johnson Field in the near future. If there arc half as many smiles and compliments outside the fieldhouse on its next big Friday night. Aug. 26 when the Hastings varsity football team plays host to the Lakewood Vikings, it will mean it truly is “great day to be a Saxon”. Kathleen Clarey gets a kiss from the Saxon mascot as Dorothy Hoke waits her turn following the ribbon cutting ceremony to open the new Saxon Fieldhouse Friday evening. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lion golfers meet at Mulberry Fore G.C. others start Mon. The football and cheerleading teams were the first to get their 2005 fall sea­ sons started at Maple Valley High School, and the rest of the sports’ practices begin soon. The Lion golfers get started this morn­ ing. at 8 a.m.. al Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville. The remainder of the schools’ sports teams get started next week, in compli­ ance with the Michigan High School Athletic Association standards. The high school cross country teams will met Aug. 14. at the high school, at !0 a.m. Maple Valley’s junior varsity girls’ bas­ ketball team will be the first one’s on the court, with a practice from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the high school gym on Aug. 15. The varsity girls’ basketball team will meet from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug. 15 in the high school gym. Lion boys interested in playing soccer should be ready for practice at the Fuller Street Field Aug. 15. Practice will run from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Maple Valley Junior High basketball will begin on Tuesday Aug. 30 which is the second day of school. Practice w ill be held right after school and will conclude at 5:00 p.m. �Page 16 - Thursday, August 11. 2005 - The Hastings Barrner Football players begin practice without pads A pair of Vikings hone their pre-snap stances during the morning session of two-adays lor the Lakewood varsity football team on Tuesday (Photo by Helen Mudry) Lakewood High School varsity assistant football coach Jim Behrenwald explains the nuances ot a new drill to players during practice Tuesday morning. The vjdngs open their 2005 football season by traveling to Hastings to face the Saxons on Friday, Aug 26. (Photo by Helen Mudry) Rotarians fire questions at new Saxon football coach by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Hastings Rotary Club provided new Hastings varsity football coach Fred Rademacher and new Hastings Athletic Director Mike Goggins with a fine lunch of taco «aiad. garlic bread, green beans, iced tea. and dessert at their weekly meeting Monday afternoon. The Rotarians wanted something in return. They wanted answers, and they didn't hold back in firing questions towards the man chal­ lenged with the task of restoring the competi­ tive fire in the Saxon football program. In the middle of the first day of two-a-day practices for the high school football program Rademacher took a short time-out to intro­ duce himself, running down his resume: a graduate of Hint Powers High School and Aquinas College, a former assistant coach at Hint Powers, Owosso. East Kentwood, and a stint as a head high school vanity coach at Centerline St. Clement High School. After Rademacher spoke of the success of the summer camps which included roughly 120 participants from the high school ages on down and the success of weight lifting pro­ gram which has seen nearly 50 kids a day par­ ticipate the three days a week the weight room has been open for football players, the Rotarians wanted to know about the future. They at least asked the coach to predict how the next few months would go. They wanted to know what kind of kids arc in the football program, what kind of offense the team would be running, how he would motivate the kids, how competitive the team would be, and how the team would stack up against Middleville's Trojans. “It’s a tough league," said Rademacher. “I’ve been in the (O-K) Red so I don't know too much about it. but yeah I think lop to bot­ tom its a quality league. Obviously, in South Christian you've got a perennial state power, and Middleville has been very good.” The Saxons plan to attack their opponents with the same style of Wing-T offense that Rademacher helped teach at East Kentwood High School as an assistant the past five sea­ sons under Wing-T guru John Shillito. “I’m stealing everything I can from him." said Rademacher. No one is expecting the Saxons to chal­ lenge for a conference title quite yet. but they arc expecting them to provide a challenge for teams like South Christian and Middleville. “If I didn’t believe they could compete consistently with the other schools. I wouldn't have taken the job," said Raden>achcr. The major selling point Hastings provided for Rademacher was “tough kids". Around the area that’s what everyone told him about Saxon football players, “they’re tough kids.” Well, one of the Rotarians wanted to know just what “tough” meant. “Tough people are people who have digni­ ty,” said Rademacher. ‘They get knocked down and they get back up. They don't back down, and stand up for truth, justice, and the American way.” They may be tough, but one Rotarian want­ ed to know if the Saxons would be big this season - or bigger than in past seasons. Rademacher hasn’t been here in previous years but got some help from Goggins who said, with the way the lifting program went this summer that the players are getting big­ ger and stronger. Neither was quite ready to say that would be a strength of this Saxon team, but Rademacher did list a team strength and a team weakness for the Rotarians. They were the same thing. “You really get a sense that they’re hun­ gry.” Rademacher said of his players, “the seniors especially. It’s now or never." The lack of wins that has sparked that hunger however is also team team’s weak­ ness. One of Rademacher’s biggest tasks with the players is, “getting them to believe they can do it,” he said. Winning is a habit he needs to get them to get into. As much fun as it was being peppered with questions. Rademacher, who was asked to speak on short notice, had to hustle out the door for a 1 p.m. practice. Just before he could hit the road he was asked what he thought about the new Saxon Fieldhouse. “It has amazing team looms, and locker rooms." he said. “It’s just really impressive. East Kentwood just built a new stadium... but the team rooms here are much better than anything I’ve ever seen anywhere." Thirty-three runners dash through downtown Lake 0. A total of 33 participants crossed the finish line Saturday as a part of the 2005 Summer Splash 5K Dash, sponsored by Main Street Savings Bank and the L akewood High School track and cross country teams. Brian Donahue of Wpodland won on the men’s side with’of*17:00.89. and Lake Odessa's Dana Nichols took the women’s race with a time of 21:05.48. Here is a list of all of this year's oarticipants: Name, hometown, time Brandon Sterkenburg. Woodland. 20:53.34 Tim Nagi. Clarksville. 21:02.90 Cody Orszula, Lake Odessa, 22:08.12 Tyler Raimer, Lake Odessa, 22:08.45 Keyton Barrone, Lake Odessa. 22:09.58 Male 50-99 Rich Chandler, Saranac. 21:06.80 Doug Sage. Saranac. 23:23.09 Chad Kolodizicizyck, Lake Odessa. 23:36.84 Arthur Briseno. Lake Odessa. 26:01.78 Le?Stuart. Lake Odessa. 26:18.52 Patrick Bartlett. Lake Odessa. 51:32.56 Male 20-29 Dean Wiebcr. Lake Odefca. 27:4690 Male 30-39 Brian Donohue, Woodland, 17:00.89 Rich Chandler III, Sparta, 23:52.31 Female 13 and under Roisin Kane. Letterfrack. 51:32.56 Female 14*19 Dana Nichols. Lake Odessa. 21:05.48 Ashley Pifer. Hastings, 21:21.53 Liz Stuart. Lake Odessa. 21:51.46 Sadie Cart. Lake Odessa. 23:06.12 Natalie Blackmer. Clarksville, 23:39.18 Britnee Barta. Mulliken. 24:48.57 Alyssa Bauer. Mulliken. 30:32.13 Amy Poole, Sunfield. 30:32.49 Female 30-39 Buick’s great quality story continues ... All 2006 Buicks will have a factory 4-year, or 50,000-mile bumper-tobumper warranty. Our warranty place* Buick on par with all premium entries. dream up“ Georgina Hill. Lake Odessa. 26:30.11 Female 40-49 Anne Nagi. Clarksville. 23:13.47 Kathryn Oatten, Saginaw. 28:42.13 Kathy Forman. Hastings. 36:39.75 Male 14*19 Jason Sterkenburg. Woodland. 17:29.15 Michael Forman. Hastings. 17:29.69 Michael Pifer. Hastings. 17:33.67 Jesse Schrock. Clarksville. 17:44.89 Kent Jones. Saranac. 18:25.78 Jeff Vander Boon. Clarksville. 19:28.70 2006 Buick Terraza INCLUDES: • Remote starter • Dual stage front airbags • First second row side impact airbags Lake Odessa's Dana Nichols (from left), Hastings' Ashley Filer, and Lake Odessa's Liz Stuart finished first, second, and third Saturday in the Summer Splash 5K dash. Nichols had the best female time at 2105 48. (Photo by Patricia Johns) • 17’ alloy wheels Local good Samaritan tows SaintAmour to safety Theft deterrent system • Rear parking assist • Power sliding doors #9860 ■ Video playing system (DVD) 704 Iff a inonth’ / 48 months, 50,000 miles •with approved credit. $907.44 start-up includes security deposit, plate transfer & title Bill Seif Chevrolet Buick OF HASTINGS www.billseifchevbuick.com 1435 S. Hanover St. (M-37) • Hastings, Ml 49058 Tuesday, Thursday, Friday M • Monday * Wednesday S-7 • Saturday 9:00-1 fc<X> 269-945-2425 1 — Brian Donohue of Woodland shows off his first place trophy following Saturday's Summer Splash 5K Dash. Donohue had the best time for a male at the race, crossing the finish line in 17:00.89. (Photo by Patricia Johns) This past Saturday afternoon, Algonquin Lake resident Fred SaintAmour attempted boating without fuel. Fortunately for SaintAmour, Hastings man Mike Engle was the first to arrive on the scene after spotting SamtAmours engine cover up. As Engle approached the drifting boat he found a very disoriented and angry SaintAmour. When asked what the problem was. SaintAmour complained. "My stupid engine is broke * Engle boarded the vessel and after a short diagnosis concluded that SaintAmour's gas tank was empty A relieved SaintAmour asked Engle to retrieve some fuel for him so that he could return back to his day of leisure. However. Engle decided to fol­ low the timeless maritime credo. ‘Give a seaman a tank of gas. he boats for a day ... teach him to read his fuel gauge, he boats for a lifetime.’ After briefly attempting to teach SaintAmour how to read his fuel gauge. Engle quickly realized that SaintAmour. an area wholesale mortgage officer, was unable to grasp the abstract concept of fractions. Thus. Engle instructed SaintAmour to do some hands on drills by repeatedly turning the ignition key while simultaneously observing the fuel gauge. After a handful of tries, SaintAmour (a longtime Oprah fan) proclaimed. ‘I just had an 'ah-ha' moment... there seems to be some kind of correlation between the sound of my boat not starting and the little red needle pointing to the big E.’ A relieved Engle knew his work here was com­ plete and graciously towed SaintAmour to shore. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday August 11. 2005 - Page 17 McCormick edges VandenBerg by one for Mullenhurst Men’s title Last chance to sign-up for flag football is near Mullenhurst Golt Course in Delton held its Club Championship matches Saturday. Aug. 6. and winners were crowned in four different divisions. Tom McCormick was the top competitor in the Men's Championship Flight, shooting a 144 over the 36-hole tournament. Chase VandenBerg finished second with a 145. fol­ lowed by Bobby Roush 147. Josh Newhouse 149. and Jim Shembcrgcr 151. The top five in the division played all 36 holes. Craig Funk was sixth after the first 18. with a score of 74. Trailing him after 18 holes were Ken Osgood and Orv Conine with 75’s, and Tim Butcher. Barry Haas, and Dun McRae with 76's. Shembcrgcr was the winner of the Men's Net Flight 18-holc Championship. He netted a 56 to top second place competitor Wayne Lydy’s 60. Scott Sitzer was third with a 61 and Ken Langford fourth with z 65. The Ladies' Championsnip Flight was won by Lindsey VandenBerg. who shot an 81. She was trailed by her former Thomapple Kellogg High School teammate Caitlin Chamberlin, who shot a 91 for second place. In the Ladies' Net Flight Championship Elizabeth McGwin took the victory with a net score of 69. Emily Stafford was second with a 71. The Thomapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission will be sponsoring a football throw accuracy event on Saturday. August 20. during Kid's Day activities at the Middleville Marketplace. Children arc invited to test their arm and aim at stationary and moving targets. Fifth and Sixth graders who lave not yet registered for the fall 6-on-6 Flag Football season arc especially invited to slop by the booth and gel signed up. Flag Hxitball is scheduled to begin with the start of school at Thomapple Kellogg and run Monday through Wednesday, weekly through October. A registration fee of only $30 will get kids into this inaugural season. There will be a Flag Football meeting at the Thomapple Township Hall, where ques­ tions and concerns will be addressed. Thursday. Aug. 11. at 7 p.m. More informa­ tion can also be obtained bv calling Mike Bremer at (269)795-8853. The top tour ladies at the Mullenhurst Club Championship were Emily Stafford, (from left) Elizabeth McGwin. Caitlin Chamberlin, and Lindsey VandenBerg VandenBerg won the Championship Flight and McGwin was tops in the Net Flight Sign up soon for Summerfest Sports The top five finishers in the Men's Championship Flight at the Mullenhurst Club Championship Aug. 6 were Bobby Roush, (from left) Josh Newhouse, Tom McCormick, Jim Shemborger. and Chase VandenBerg. McCormick won the title with a 36-hole total of 144. one stroke ahead of VandenBerg. Hastings Summerfest returns to the com­ munity Aug. 26, 27. and 28 and with it come a variety of sporting activities for athletes of all ages. Activities actually begin Aug. 20. with the Summerfest Roller Hockey Tournament’s Open Division contests, hosted by the First Baptist Church for players in high school and above. There is an Aug. 13 deadline for interested teams. Teams consist of up to seven players, for five-on-five action (four skaters and one goaltender). Players don’t necessarily have to play on roller blades, your average everyday tennis shoes are also acceptable. The cost is $5 per person. The older players have been pushed a week ahead to make room for a youth tour­ nament on Saturday. Aug. 27. Players will compete in two divisions, one for first through fifth graders and one for sixth through ninth graders. Contact Amy Olsen at 945-2884 or Ryan White at 948-8004 for more information on the youth tournament, or White for more info on the open division tourney. Also making its first appearance in the Summerfest line-up is a 3 v. 3 soccer tourna­ ment. which will be played at Fish Hatchery Park, with some overflow games possibly taking the field at Tyden Park. The soccer tournament will be broken up into 14 divisions. UI0. UI2. U14. U16. UI9. Young Adults (19-30), and Old Adults (31 and up) for male and female teams. No co-ed teams will be allowed. Teams may register up to five players w hen registration begins at 7 30 a.m. on Aug. 27. Team rosters arc due when registration is submitted. The entry fee is $100 for entries submitted by Aug. 20. and $125 after that deadline. For more information contact Sue Owen at (269) 838-0115 or on the Internet at owensuzfa vahoo.com. or Bonnie Meredith at (269)838-6762 TYDEN PARK ■ • Returning events include the Jim Jensen Memorial 3-on-3 basketball tournament. 4on-4 co-ed sand volleyball hosted by the First Baptist Church, the annual 10K and 5K runs, a 5K walk, the Fun Run. a horseshoe tournament, weightlifting tournament, and softball tournament. The softball tournament at Fish Hatchery Park is open to the first 12 paying teams. The cost is $150 per team, and teams arc instruct­ ed to bring two Blue dot limited flight 44core softballs. The lop two teams in the tournament will receive T-shirts, and prizes will be $200 for the first place team and $100 for the second place team if there is a full field of 12 teams. If there are less than 12 teams the prize money will drop to $150 for the winners and $75 for the second place team. Contact Dennis Redman to sign up, for the tournament that will take place rain-or-shine. at (269) 945-2223 or (269) 838-5463. d SATURDAY AUG. 27 H __________ !____________________ _______ ___ LI_____ :_________ ,________ > Jensen Wayne Lydy, (from left) Scott Sitzer, and Ken Langford were the top three finishers in the Mens’ Net Flight at the Mullenhurst Club Championship. Shemberger took the title with a net of 56. Boys’ golf next up, Saxon practice starts this morning Football is already underway at Hastings High School, and the rest of the fall sports programs begin soon. Boys' golf begins on Aug. II and 12 at 8 a.m. at Hastings Country Club, followed by practices from Aug. 15-26 from 9:30 a.m. until noon at the Country Club. For more information, contact head coach Bruce Krueger at 948-2088. Boys' soccer begins on Aug. 15 and will meet from 3:30-6 p.m. each day that week at the main gate by Pierce Field behind the high school. Head Coach Brian Roderick can be reached at 269-838-6959. Girls basketball practices will be held on Monday and Tuesday. Aug. 15 and 16. from 8-11 a.m. in the high school main gym. Tina Poirier is varsity coach at 269-685-5614. Boys and Girls’ cross country athletes who have registered for a camp in Glen Arbor will participate there on Aug. 15. 16. and !7. and all others interested can join them at the high school al 9 a.m. on Thursday. Aug. 18. Contact Coach Jamie Dixon at 616-656-0136 with questions. The Thomapple Kellogg-Hastings girls’ swim team will begin practice on Monday. Aug. 15. at the Community Education and Recreation Center pool from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Head Coach Carl Schoessel can be reached at 948-8658. Girls’ tennis begins on Monday. Aug. 15. Varsity will practice Monday through Wednesday from 10 a_m. until noon and from 6- 8 p.m. The team’s first match is at home on Thursday. Aug. 18. at 4 p.m.. and practice on Friday will be at noon in Holland. The JV girls’ tennis team will practice every day that week from 6-8 p.m.. with the exception of Thursday. Aug. 18. which is the date of their first away match at Battle Creek Lakeview. Rich Pohja. varsity coach, can be reached at 948-8150. For more information, please contact the athletic department at Hastings High School at (269) 948-4409. extension 2. Ali athletes must have a physical and an enrollment form on file in the office, and the pay to participate fee must be paid before ptactices can be attended. cost...$25 by Friday, Aug. 19th s30 Late Entry CHECK IN... 8:00 AM Pick up T-shirts at this time Make Checks payable to Hastings Summerfest 2005 FRESH LOOK PAINTING J Team Name _ GAMES BEGIN... 9:OO AM □ Boy»4G«l» □■cyiSGMs □MwiWonwn (Agas 12-14) । Team Captain Age (Agaa 15-17) (Agaa IS-25) (Agaa 26-35) ■'r*' Brackets Subect to Change eased on 1rxn» will hr ptait-d tn br»« lb<-tt ivl.lcil mrmbrt Phone # Q Man * Women □«*»’ 6 Woman I ol (Age. 35-Up) Punktpation Send Entries to... Age Team Members INTER1OR&EXTERIOR Questions ??... PAINTING &REMODELING 1-517-852-9569 OR 1-517-852-0809 Call (269) 948-3025 Please Fill Out Form Completely TYDEN PARK • SATURDAY AUG. 27,H I । �Page 18 - Thursday. August 11. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Delton Founders Weekend to get under way on Friday by Elaine (filbert Assistant Editor This Friday and Saturday will mark the 32nd time Delton has been host for Founders Weekend, a community celebration for all ages and a multitude of interests. Activities are planned for people who want to actively participate by running or walking and those who w ant to kick back and listen to music — plus every thing in between. In the food category, a pig mast will be held rain or shine from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. Aug. 12 at the Barry Township Hall on Orchard Street. Folks can dine inside or out doors in the adjacent William Smith Park pav ilion or ask for take-out. Besides the meat, the menu includes cole slaw, baked beans, rolls, cookies and beverages. Music will be provided by the Blue Water Rockers. Saturday. Aug. 13 begins with the BPH Fire Club's annual pancake breakfast, which also includes sausage, scrambled eggs, bis­ cuits. gravy and coffee, at the Delton Fire Station on Orchard Street. iuiter that day at 4 p.m.. chili connoisseurs can show off their expertise by entering the Chili Cook Off Judging. Prizes will be aw ard­ ed. Chili samples will be available for 50c each after the judging, which takes place across from the information booth in the arts and crafts area on the Delton Kellogg Elementary School grounds. Food booths will be available too. includ­ ing the new addition of a Veggie Wagon. Bowlers can test their skills in street bowl­ ing at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The action takes place on the middle of Orchard Street between M­ 43 and Scribner St. Each contestant has three ball* to try and knock down the most number of pins. In case of ties, roll-offs will determine the winner. Prizes will be given to the winners in four age groups: five and under. 6-9. 10-15 and 16 and up. Registration for bowling starts at 7 p.m. at 150 E. Orchard St. From 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, those 18 and older who like Las Vegas-style gambling can head to the Delton VFW Post. There will be cash payoffs and a limit of $500 in win­ nings per person Maximum bets are $5 and the minimum bet is $1. There is no admission charge and proceeds will benefit the post’s building fund. Other organizations with separate events that arc part of the festivities include the Delton District Library, which has a book sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to I Saturday ; and the Delton Area Rotary Club, which sponsors a yard sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday on property next to Delton Floral. On Saturday, exhibitors from around the state will display and sell their handiwork at the Arts & Crafts Fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the lawn in front of the elementary school. The I p.m. Saturday parade through town will have a variety of entries and feature Bob and Mona Chamberlin as the grand marshals and reigning local royalty Miss Delton 2005 Kariannc Kozan and court members Ixah Minshail. Kendra Davis. Bethany Draper and Tracy Hoekstra along with Little Miss Delton Jessie Wolthuis and runner-up Jessalyn Tamez. These local celebrities will be pre­ sented to the public at a noon presentation Saturday also is the day for the 5K Run/Walk. beginning and ending at the Delton Distrin Library Shorter distances will be available loo. Sponsored by the Delton Kellogg High School Student Council, there is a $15 entry fee per person that includes a T-­ shirt. A family price is available. Registration is from 7:30 to 8:10 a.m. and the event starts at 8:15. For more information call Kondra at 420-3802 or Jodi al 207-4732. For the ninth year. Founders Weekend w ill include the popular car show at William Smith Memorial Park on Orchard St. There w ill be an array of cars plus 1950s and ’60s music. Concessions during the show are spon­ sored by the Delton Area Business Association. For more information about the car show, call Gordon Sheffield at 671-5805. Entertainment for children and teens is the focus of some of the Saturday events, includ­ ing a 10 a.m. .vdewalk chalk art contest on the sidewalk between the library and William Smith Memorial Park. Judging is at 3:30 p.m. Miss Delton and her court are sponsoring the contest. Children have to bring their own chalk and register at the information booth. Ribbons will be given to all entrants and prizes will be aw arded for the winners in each Miss Delton 2005 Karianne Kozan and court members Leah Minshail, Kendra Davis, Bethany Draper and Tracy Hoekstra will reign over Founders Weekend. age group: five and under. 6-9. 10-14 and 15­ 19. Pre-registration also is available by call­ ing 269/623-2020 and press #5 for the Miss Delton voice mail box. Children’s rides ami games will be ongoing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The moon walk and pony rides are featured besides games spon­ sored by Cub Scout Pack 3050. Music on tap Saturday during Founders Weekend includes Mary and Terri from 11 a.m. to noon; the Blue Water Rockers at 1:30 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. at the south end of the ele­ mentary school near National City Bank; and the dulcimers at 1:30 p.m. under the canopy across from the concession wagons on the school lawn. Belly dancing is set for 2:15 p.m. at the south end of the elementary school. Jasmine & the Gypsies of the Desert Moon will perform. Waterball competition once again is part of the fun format of Founders Weekend, begin­ ning at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Area fire depart­ ments will “challenge each other for a travel­ ing trophy, plaque and bragging rights." according to the Founders Weekend brochure. A raffle is being held to benefit expenses for Founders Weekend activities. Tickets are $1 each and the prizes are three individual gift cards, worth $100 each. Tickets are available at the information booth Saturday from 10 "The Best Service I Ever Had!" That’s what Kristi said about Dreisbach Motors. "There are a lot of places where you can go to buy a new car, but only Dreisbach can give great service with a great deal." Our Express Service Center will have you in and out in no time. And with our Family Values Card with discounts and Free Oil Changes, You will save even more. So when you are ready for your new Pontiac or GMC Truck, remember what Kristi said and come to Dreisbach Motors. Visit us on the web at www.dreisbachmotors.com Dreisbach Exchqin^Expktatiqns is A Family Tradition GMC MOWaOM. vMa M 328 N. 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Middleville drivers finish 2nd and 3rd in Pure Stock Butch Glass scored his seventh Home Depot Pure Slades main event win at Kalamazoo Speedway on Saturday, while BS Motorsports drivers Mark Flicarman and Brad Shellenbarger of Middleville finished second and third. Point leader Greg Haynes was fourth with Tyler Hassing fifth. Flicarman was also oiie of the heat winners. Both Flicarman »Uki Shellenbarger plan to be a part of this Saturday’s “Good Neighbor NSghT et the Speedway, where Barry County and Calhoun County resiorots will get into the races for a special discount­ ed admission. The evening will include a NASCAR 4 in 1 show on Old Timers Night. Flicarman drives the numtx-r 99 car in the Pure Stock races and Shellenbarger is number 97. In other racing action at Kalamazoo Speedway last Saturday, Rick Sexton piloted the Johnson Poured Walls number 9 to his second Wayland Chevrolet Super Late Model fc^’ure win of the season Saturday night at Kalamazoo Speedway. Sexton started up front but, was constantly hounded the entire distance by point leader Andy Bozell. Sexton was able to swiftly mineuver through lapped traffic to secure the win. Brandon Lyons drove the Danny and Patti May number two to his tenth Best Way Disposal Limited Late Model feature win of the season. Darlene Johnson hit the turn one wall after lap one was completed. Patrick Kirkendall was the early leader with Luke Krick taking over on lap two. Lyons would take over the top spot with a nifty three-wide pass of Krick and Brian Bergakkcr in turn two on lap 18. Bergakker finkbed second. Haley Barnett, a 17-year-old from Marshall, drove her Pontiac pow­ ered Stealth to a popular win in the 25 lap Q-Lube Oils Wolverine Outlaw Winged Midget Series main event. For Barnett, it was her first career WOWMS feature win. CERnHEMlRSlMLASSISIAn Are you a certified mining assistant looking for an excellent environment to show your skill at carc-giving? 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V-ft ft MORE *17,888 *8,995 *6,488 J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-08-18.pdf 4db338fa4afc84d88842c415a21688da PDF Text Text ANNER Oldies contest to help new library Let’s play the tax cut shell game Saxons’s Peurach second in play-off See Story on Page 3 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 15 **S’i*G$ Ml Wit-UBJ Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 WTIH5S PUBLIC !21SCHJ«>XSI 1ms UNGS VOLUME 152. No. 33 NEWS BRIEFS Nashville council seat finally filled A vacant seat on the Nashville Village Council finally was filled last Thursday night, more than eight months after it became open. Justin Shotts submitted a tetter to the Council stating his interest in the open position, and in a unanimous vote he was selected to fill the seat. I’m looking to be involved in my community." said Shotts. 27, who has lived in Nashville for six years. After hearing about the position being open, he decided he wanted to serve the communi­ ty The scat had been vacant since Trustee Mike Callton resigned effective Jan. I. after his election to the 5th District post on tl»e Barry County Board of Commissioners. Shotts was sworn in by Village Clerk Cathy Lentz at the conclusion of the meeting. Local film debut to air Saturday The locally produced film “The Teacher Stepped Out” will premiere at the Hastings 4 Cinema Saturday. Aug. 20. at 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. Accompanying this will be a showing of the “A Visit from Uncle Todd," which was the Best of Show film from the Michigan Film and Video Festival 2005. “The Teacher Stepped Out" was filmed this summer and features Shiloh Kuhlman. Maeve Dwyer. Addison Millard. Tom Puerach, Sarah Phillips. Tess Nugent. Emma Anderson. Dakota Gaskill, Ryan Carlson. Kameron Terrel. Katie Brown. Suzie Lenz. Matt Johnson, Megan Denny. Torr; Barry. Gracie Murphy, Nick Lancaster, Tori Cybulski. Lexy Wilson. Matt Kam, Sara Sixberry. Travis Sixberry. Callan Lenz, Devin Hamlin. Trista Straube. Julia Randall, Elise Randall and Danielle Doyle. Todd Willard wrote the story and origi­ nal music for this production. He also filmed the students, getting them to lie on their backs, dance and raise their coffee cups. Direction and video assistance was by Danielle Doyle with digital editing by Sheri Willard. Additional musical support was given by local musician Ed Englerth. Willard will be submitting “The Teacher stepped Out” in the 2006 Michigan Film and Video Festival. Tickets are available in advance at King’s Appliances at $2 each. They arc also available at the door on Saturday. Aug. 20. at Hastings 4 Cinema. B PRICE 50c Thursday. August 18,2005 Goodwill store may be coming to Rutland site by Marcie Westover Staff Writer A Goodwill Retail Store featuring a drop­ off donation area is in the planning stages for locating in Rutland Township. The Rutland Township Planning Commission members discussed the store’s site plan review at their meeting Wednesday night. At time of press, it was unknown the action the Planning Commission took on the measure. Robert Holderbaum. prcsidenl/CEO of Michigan Heartland Goodwill Industries, confirmed they are working on the placement of a retail and drop-off area in Rutland Township. The Goodwill Retail Store would be locat­ ed on the west side of the Tractor Supply Company development. In the proposed operation submitted to Rutland Township, the hours of operation would be consistent with the other six West Michigan locations, being 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and nc-.n to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Outlined in the proposal were the three major components of the store activities, including donations, process; retail sales; and training. The store is an appropriate use for the zoned area and will use a shared access drive The drop-off donation area will be manned, and will feature a sliding donations door drop off covered with a canopy. The current drop-off only location in the Felpauich employee parking lot would be eliminated upon the opening of the new store. Holderbaum said There arc possible employment opportuni­ ties for the area with the new retail location. He noted in the near future a press release and additional information on the project will be made available. As gas prices shot up around Michigan Monday afternoon, driver*, lined up around both the Admiral and Phillips 66 stations in Hastings, which did not raise prices until after the rush hour commutes. (Photo by Heather A. Reed) Gas price leap prompts panic buying by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer Gasoline prices went up sharpley Monday afternoon around Hastings c* the price for crude oil went above $60 a barrel and were hovering around $6* on Wednesday. In most cases. the prices went up by 25 cents, from $2 54 to $2 79. per gallon, the lat­ ter figure the highest ever. Drivers have been checking locations around their commutes for the cheapest gas and some have even turned to the Internet. Sites on the Internet such as www.GrandRapidsgasprices.com. and www.gasbuddy.com list the most expensive and cheap­ est gasoline prices for the past 48 to 60 hours, including stations e-mailed to the site by com­ muters. According to AAA.com information for the Grand Rapids area on Monday morning, Aug. 15. gas sold for for an average of $2.55 per gallon for regular. On Aug. 14 it was $2.51. July 15 it was $2.40 and one year ago it was $1.92. The current national average on the morning of Aug. 15 was $2.48 for regular, on Aug. 14 it was $2.41. July 15 it was $2.30 and in August 2004 it was $1.85. Monthly average fuel prices for 2005 have gone up steadily this year, for January . $1.85; February $1.96; March. $2.10; April. $2.25; May, $2.15; June, $2.18; July, $2.31, and cur­ rent avenge for Aug. 1-15 is $2.41. Data on www.grandraprdsgaspnccs.. am on Aug.. 15 al 2 p.m. showed the lowest gas price was at Admiral at Kalamazoo Avenue and Langley in Grand Rapids at $2.42 per gallon, and the highest price was at Speedway al 52nd and Eastern roads in Grand Rapids at $2.81 per gallon. By comparison, in Hastings Monday after­ noon the lowest was at the Admiral station at $2.54 per gallon and the highest was the three Citgo stations at $2.79 per gallon. By Wednesday, the prices around town were averaging out at $2.74 to $2.79 for reg­ ular unleaded. Industry analysts say the record high gas prices are likely to climb even higher. But according to experts, extra miles can be squeezed out of every fill-up if drivers fol­ lowed a few simple rules. "The way to save money is in every drivers' The Friends of Hastings Public Library will have an "Inside the Library" sale of brand new scholastic children's books from 9:30 a.m. to noon Friday. Aug. 19. The books will be sold at one-third of the cover price and all proceeds will go toward the new library. Pancake supper to help family Brownie Girl Scout Troop #599 will be host for a pancake supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday Aug. 21. at Richie's Koffee Shop in downtown Hastings. All proceeds will go to benefit a Girl Scout family in Delton who lost their home in a fire and for Camp Metric Woode (Girl Scout Camp). See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 See GAS, pege 14 Woodland Twp. trustee resigns after shooting U.S. Senator Carl Levin Children’s book sale set Friday hands, and sometimes feet." said Ray Palermo, director of public relations for national auto insurer. Response Insurance. "Everything comes down to two basic cate­ gories of advice." explained Palermo, "car care and driving habits." He offered drivers a few pieces of advice. • Lighten the car’s load by removing all unnecessary items from the trunk, such as the bag of sand and shovel from the winter. Every 200 pounds of weight reduces gas efficiency by one mile per gallon. If you have to carry a lot of baggage, avoid using a roof-top con­ tainer. which will increase the air drag. If you drive a pick-up truck, the open bed will have the same impact, so put a cover on it. • Incorrectly inflated tires decrease fuel efficiency. Check vehicle and tire manufac­ turer for proper inflation. • Don i 'urn on the air conditioner as a first response to the heat. Start your drive off with the windows open ’o exhaust the hot air out of the rear windows ano then put on the A/C if needed. This will also enable the air condi- Dems to have Sen. Levin for * 1st Thursday’ U.S. Senator Carl Levin will be guest for a special luncheon in Hastings at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 1. at the Thomas Jefferson Hall. The event will serve as the Barry County Democratic Committee's First Friday pro­ gram for September, which normally would be held Friday. Sept. 2. but it will be held a day early next month because of the Labor Day holiday weekend. Levin now is serving his fifth six-year term in Washington. He was first elected in 1978 and subsequently was re-elected in 1984. 1990. 1996 and 2002. He has not yet announced whether he will seek a sixth term in 2008 See LEVIN, page 14 Howard Wooldridge with reporter speaking about the “Cops Say Legalize Drugs Ask Me Why" T-shirt and his 3,500-mile journey Retired officer tides a horse to promote drug legalization by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer Retired Police Officer Howard J. Wooldridge rode through Hastings last Thursday on one of his horses in a 3.500-mile trek from Los Angeles with a message that some cops want drugs legalized so they can See OFFICER, page 18 The Woodland Township Board is seeking anyone interested to fill the trustee’s vacancy created by the resignation of Tom Clark July 29. Clark. 42. was arrested July 28 and charged with two counts of attempted mur­ der. one count of home invasion and one count of using a firearm to commit a felony. Clark is accused of shooting and wounding a woman in Hastings. Applicants for the vacanct seal cn the Township Board must be residents of Woodland Township, at least 18 years old. and a U.S. citizen. Interested persons should submit a letter of interest to the township by Friday. Aug. 26. The township mailing address is P.O. Box 98. Woodland. Ml 49897 Letters also may be deposited into the drop box outside of the township hall at 156 South Main St. in Woodland. The Woodland Township Board will have a special meeting to consider the letters and interview appli­ cants for the vacancy at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Aug. 30. The person who is appointed by the Township Board to fill the vacancy will serve through Nov. 20. 2006. The remainder of the term, until Nov. 20.2008. will be filled by the primary and general election in 2006. Anyone interested in filling that portion of the term, whether the person appointed by the board, or any other resident, must file as a candidate in May 2006. Further details about this process may be obtained by consulting Woodland Township Clerk Chery l Allen. �Page 2 - Thursday. August 18. 2005 - The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS Foes of Gun Lake village continued from front page The cost for this supper will be a dona­ tion. Richie's Koffee Shop will be donating all the supplies for this event. $500,000 for the library’s building fund. For more information, call (269) 945­ 4263 TTES sets blood drive for Aug. 23 Open houses set for sanctuaries A Red Cross blood drive is planned for Middleville from noon to 5:45 p.m. Tuesday. Aug. 23. at Thomapple Township Emergency Services (TTES). 128 High St., Middleville. Area Red Cross officials say a slump in blood donations over the summer has les to a shortage crisis. Blood donations typically drop in June, July and August, as giving blood takes a back seat to vacation and other summer activities. Particularly needed are type Onegativc and type O-positive. which have slipped below three-day supplies. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old. weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good general health. for more information about a blood drive in any of the 60 counties served by the Great Lakes Region, call 1-800-GIVE LIFE or visit www-givelife.org Two concerts set at State Grounds The acoustic sounds of Lillian will be presented at 8 p.m. Friday evening at the State Grounds Coffee House in downtown Hastings. Richard Smerin will play the blues at 8 p.m. Saturday at State Grounds. As usual, there will be no cover charge, but a one drink minimum. Steel Drum Band to play in Delton The Hastings Steel Drum Band will per­ form at 6:30 p.m. Friday on the gazebo in Delton. , The concert, which is free, is being spon­ sored by the Delton District Library. Refreshments will be served. ‘Grief Recovery’ sessions slated Barry Community Hospice will offer another grief recovery series, a five-week free mprogram for any adult who has expe­ rienced the death of a loved one. for five weeks, beginning Tuesday. Aug. 30. The program will be held at the Barry Community Hospice office. 450 Meadow Run. Hastings, for five consecutive Tuesdays from Aug. 30 through Sept. 27. Class time is from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Those who want to participate must attend the first session date Aug. 30. Each class builds on the previous one. Grief recovery combines learning about the process of grief with the opportunity to discuss feelings in a safe and open environ­ ment. Anyone who wants to register or receive more information about this class or other bereavement services should call the Barry Community Hospice Bereavement Departmnt at (616) 948-8452 or (800) 681­ 4985. Wine tasting set for Friday, Aug. 19 An "Evening of Taste. Michigan's Best Cellars" fund-raiser for the new Hastings Public Library is being planned for Friday evening. Aug. 19 at the Hastings Country Club. The wine-tasting will run from 7 to 10 p.m.. with tickets costing $75 per couple and $40 for a single. They can be purchased at Hastings City Bank. Hastings Public Library. Hastings Country Club, AIFresco, Felpausch. Progressive Graphics. Chamber of Commerce. Bosley Pharmacy and Main Street Bank. Ten Michigan wineries will be featured and they plan to serve red and white wines. The vintners include Leelanau Wine Cellars. Tabor Hill Winery. St. Julian Winery. Pcntamerc Winery. Warner Vineyards. Bel Lago Winery. Cherry Creek Cellars. Peninsula Cellars. Lone Oak Vineyard Estates and Chateau Chantal. Felpausch Food Centers will provide a variety of fruits, cheeses and crackers, while hors d'oeuvres will be prepared by Chef Michael Bamaart of the Walldorff Bistro. Music for the event will be provided by the Classic Touch Trio, a group from the Kalamazcxi Symphony Orchestra. Flowers will be provided by the Hastings Garden and Rower Club, while AIFresco will contribute to the ambiance for the evening. This event, along with others between now and Aug. 31. will help to raise The Michigan Audubon Society will have an open house weekend Friday through Sunday. Aug. 26-28. at the Otis Sanctuary and Warner Sanctuary in con­ junction with Hastings Summerfest. Both santuaries are open dawn to dusk 365 clays a year and everyone is invited to come and take a self-guided tour of both during the special weekend. Resident Manager Tom Funke will lead guided tours of both sanctuaries on Friday and Saturday. On Friday, Aug. 26. bird­ watch the Otis Sanctuary at 8 a.m. At 1 p.m.. Funke will lead a hike at the Warner Sanctuary. On Saturday. Aug. 27. tours continue with an 8 a.m. birdwatch at the Otis Sanctuary. 1 p.m. Hike the Warner Sanctuary and an 8:30 p.m. stargazing event in the Otis Sanctuary. These programs are free, there is no RSVP necessary. Programs start at the respective sanctuaries' parking lots. On Sunday. Aug. 28. visitors can canoe the Thomapple River from Hastings to Whispering Waters, near Irving. Led by Resident Manager Tom Funke, enjoy the tranquility and wildlife on this major tribu­ tary of the Grand River. Those attending may bring their own vessels or rent one from Whispering Waters, which is provid­ ing canoes and kayaks. Pre-registration is required for the canoe event and there is a fee for participating. For registration information, visit www.otissanctuary.org and click on "pro­ gram.-" or call (269) 948-5777. Thomapple Players to perform Friday The Thomapple Players will be the per­ formers at this week’s "Fridays at the Fountain" series from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 19. The group also will perform Friday evening from 6:30 to 8 at the Stagexwch Park in downtowri Riddleville. This will be the last in a weekly series of summer musical concertspl the courthouse fountain in downtown Hastings. The series is co-sponsored by the City of Hastings and the Thomapple Arts Council. First aid, CPR classes slated American Red Cross sponsored first aid and CPR classes will begin Friday, Aug. 19, at Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings. This class will cover standard first aid with adult, child and infant CPR. The course meets state of Michigan require­ ments for childcare providers and work­ place OSHA requirements. The classes will be held Friday, Aug. 19 from 5 to 9:30 p.m and Saturday. Aug. 20, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $40, which includes useful materials to help retain skills and serve as reference tools in an emergency. A light lunch also is provided, or students may bring their own. To register or for more information, call instructor Kim Domke at (269) 945-9181 or Grace Lutheran Church at (269) 945-9414. meeting lures 80 people by Fran Faverman Staff Writer At least 80 people gathered in the Yankee Springs Township Hall last Wednesday night to express an overwhelming view of "no" about a proposed Gun Lake Village. John Gales, spokesman for the "No Gun Lake Village Committee." began the special meeting by explaining who the committee was and was not. "Who is the Committee? We don’t know." Gales said. "We're a group of people who've been meeting once a week." (His comment referred to the seven other people occupying scats at a table in front of the group; the group operates as a steering committee and mem­ bers are Jim Kahllo. Rich Boukema. Julius Kok. Dave Minnaar, Bob Bowman. Gloria Landman. and Terri Campbell.) He continued. "In a sense it really consists of the nine hundred to a thousand people who have signed petitions opposing the village." He contrasted the openness of the NGLVC with the Gun Lake Area Village Advisory Committee (GLAVAC). which he says refus­ es to disclose the names of its 24 members and the sources of its financing other than to say that it is funded by private donations. When asked by a member of the audience about financing. Gates said. "We pass the hat at meetings like this.” To date, the group has raised $280 and spent almost all of it on two newspaper ads for one meeting in June and the August meeting. In his statement, he faulted the comparison used by GLAVAC of the Village of Lake Isabella, formed in 1995, with the proposed Gun Lake Village. "Lake Isabella was created in 1995 princi­ pally in response to frustration over zoning issues before the state created regional zoning laws." he commented. “The thing we need to do is to get together with the four (townships. Wayland. Marton. Orangeville and Yankee Springs) and make sure our needs arc met." Continuing the comparison, he pointed out that the boundaries of the GLAVAC proposal extend as far west as Fifth Street in Wayland Township and are approximately two miles from the western edge of Gun Lake. The boundaries u: the Lake Isabella village take in only the property immeccxtely around Lake Isabella. According to a map supplied by the GLAVAC. the northernmost boundary is 130th Avenue east and south around Payne Lake; skirts the western edge of Payne Lake continuing east before traveling south along the eastern edge of Long Lake to a point above Gun Lake Road and then slightly cast of Hastings Point Road. Free bone density tests set Aug. 29 MSU Extension and Bone Density Specialists will conducting free bone density tests from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Monday. Aug. 29. at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings 209 W. Green St. The bone density lest is a non-invasivc exam that takes about seven minutes io com­ plete. A scan of the hip bone will be taken along with a copy of results and a doctor will give a short consultation. A free lecture will be available from 9 to 9:45 a.m. about the effects of osteoporosis, supplements and the importance of good nutrition and exercise to keep bones healthy and strong. Please call MSU Extension at 269-945­ 1388 to pre-register for a time to be tested. The line continues south in a series of jogs and its own zoning ordinance to enforce the around Fawn Lake, then west and south to plan, i Marsh Road where it turns north and west Dave Minnaar. a member of the steering along a portion of 122nd Avenue. The line committee, said. "Why 1 am on the committee continues north and west of Bool Lake and is. it is obvious to me. a village is not cost the Mill Pond to connect Fifth Street with effective." He added. "The four townships arc 130th Avenue. talking seriously about zoning. The Gates, former supervisor of Orangeville Orangeville board at its last meeting passed a Township, also was critical of the survey u>cd resolution to create a planning commission." by GLAVAC to determine support for a vil­ An unidentified man asked. "Is there any lage. He noted that his group has been unable merit to expressing our views to the Slate to find anyone in the rural areas of Wayland Boundary Committee and Martin townships who was surveyed. Minnaar responded. "All four townships "The GLPA (Gun Lake Protective have passed resolutions opposing the vil­ Association) mailing list was used,” he said. lage” Gates commented about the petitions mem­ Roger Medcndorp. Gun Lake resident, bers of NGLVC have been circulating oppot - questioned the size of the village and what he ing a village by saying. "One out of every ten had heard about some people rumored to be refuse to sign because the person supports the members of GLAVAC. He commented. village, another one of ten wants more infor­ "Somebody stands »o make a lot of money." mation. and the remaining eight sign. It is The role of the State Boundary only a small group that wants a village." Commission was briefly discussed. Both Gobel Messer, a member of the audience groups would submit their petitions and the and resident of Wayland Township, asked signatures would be verified. Property owners "What do we need to do to stop this thing?" would be notified and advised of a hearing An unidentified woman asked. "How do date. Letters and testimony at the hearing we get people in Wayland to be interested’.’" would be considered by the commission Bob Bowman, member of the steering which would rule first on the establishment of committee, said. "People have been signing the village, then on the boundaries. west of Patterson." He added. "As of this Should the village be approved by the evening we have one thousand signatures." Commission, the next step is the election of Gates responded to questions about costs, commissioners to write a village charter. The saying that the one-mill tax rale proposed charter is then submitted to residents of the was inadequate. He cited tax rates among proposed village; if they adopt the charter, the home rule villages that were much higher and village is created. If the charter is defeated, he cited some internal GLAVAC documents the village goes down to defeat. Three tries that, according to Gates, say "Revenue shar­ are allowed within a set time period. Three ing will continue to decline for the next 5 to failures bar the attempt to create a village. 10 years. Consequently taxes will provide the Also discussed briefly was the role of main revenue stream." GLPA in relation to GLAVAC. Members of A note attached indicates that the emphasis the audience expressed confusion and anger is provided by the author. over the dual role of the GLPA president, Jim He also suggested that the incorporation of Riehl, and other members of the board of areas well beyond Gun Lake was necessary to directors of the association. create a larger tax base. Another GLAVAC Gates commented. “GLPA is not a bad document suggests that since eight lakes are organization. It has done many fine things included in the area, the larger area is neces­ through the years. We think it needs a change sary to allow orderly planning for develop­ of leadership ” ment and a mix of land uses. (A village gov­ At this writing no dale has been set for ernment can write its own master plan, tech­ another general meeting of NGLVC. nically known as a general development plan. Middleville earns $164,000 grant for road improvements Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm has announced that the villages of Middleville and l-akc Odessa arc two of six municipal'ties in Michigan that have been awarded grants to create or retain nearly 800 jobs. The Transportation Economir Development Fund (TEDF) grants have been awarded to Barry. Calhoun. Ionia. Kalamazoo. Lenawee and Menominee coun­ ties for road improvements such as resurfac­ ing. reconstruction, road widening and align­ ment. and other upgrades that attract econom­ ic investments by the private sector. The grants, totaling $3,227,300. will lever­ age $175,395,000 in private sector invest­ ment at a ratio of $54 for each TEDF dollar invested in local communities. '•We know that good roads lead to good­ paying jobs." said Granholm. "These grants will make needed infrastructure improve­ ments and benefit local businesses and resi­ dents at the same time." "These targeted road projects will improve infrastructure and keep state job growth strong," said State Transportation Director Gloria J. Jeff. ‘Gentie floaf set on Thomapple River A canoe/kayak journey from downtown Hastings to the Irving Dam on the Thornapple River is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. Aug. 28. Michigan Audubon Otis Sanctuary Resident Manager Tom Funke will direct the "gentle four-hour float on the Thomapple River (to) explore and discover the wildlife and tranquility the river has to offer." Canoe and kayak rentals are available through the Whispering Waters Campground and Canoe Livery in Rutland Township, which is providing canoes and kayaks at a discount to Otis Sanctuary. Those interested in taking part must RSVP and pay in advance for this event. Those who show up the day of the event cannot be accommodated. Cwt is $20 per kayak (one person per kayak) and $25 per canoe (two adults, one child maximum in each canoe). Paddles and persona! flotation devices (PFDs) will be provided. For more information. visit http://www.tomfunke.com/rcgistration.htm 1 or call (269) 948-5777, or e-mail: otissanctuary<« mei.net The Mildred and Robert Otis Sanctuary is located at 3560 Havens Road. Rutland Township. It is one of 19 sanctuaries owned by the Michigan Audubon Society, a pri­ vate. not for profit organization. The youngest in walking the walk Samuel Norman, who just turned a year old. was the youngest ot the walkers in the annual Relay lor Life fund-raiser at Tyden Park last weekend, sponsored by the Amencan Cancer Society. He is the son of Jim and April Norman. There also were many participants in wagons and strollers, but Samuel walked in memory of his great grandmother. June Phillips. The Relay for Life was reported Monday to have raised about S97.200 The TEDF was enacted by the Michigan Legislature to assist in funding highway, road and street projects. The Category A. or "Targeted Industries Program." is specifically aimed at making transportation improve­ ments to encourage private investments in Michigan that create or retain jobs. Communities receiving grants are required to contribute at least 20 percent of the total cost of each project. The six communities involved in today's announcement provided a match of 33 percent. The TEDF has supfx>rted local economic development efforts since 1988 The Village of Middleville the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and MDOT have worked together to keep Alliance Sheet Metal. In:, in Middleville. Alliance Sheet Meta!. Inc. is a sheet metal shop that produces sheet metal tanks for water heaters. Its main customer, the Bardford White Corp., also is located in Middleville, which was a major factor in the company's decision to expand within the vil­ lage. The project includes reconstruction, road widening, and providing better drainage to develop an all-season truck route that will allow fully loaded trucks to access the facili­ ty year round. The addition of turn lanes at the intersection of Crane Road and Grand Rapids Street will enable trucks to turn into, and out of. the facility on Crane Road. Alliance Sheet Metal will build a new plant, retaining eight jobs and creating nine new jobs by 2006. The project will receive $164,000 in TEDF funds, which will be matched with a $31,540 Community Development Block Grant from the MEDC and $9,460 from the Village of Middleville, to leverage $2,800,000 in private investment. Another grant was awarded to the Village of Lake Odessa and MDOT. which are are working together to help Sunny Fresh Foods. Inc. to expand its current facility rather than expand al a facility outside of Michigan. The company processes eggs with its major sup­ plier (Herbruck Poultry Ranch. Inc.) also located in Ionia County. The company is investing $9 million in its Lake Odessa facil­ ity for a gain of 57 new jobs by 2008. The project will include the complete reconstruc­ tion of Bonanza Road from Jordan Lake Road to Fourth Avenue. The current road is in poor condition and beyond its normal service life. The road improvements will resolve the issue of spring weight restrictions and improve the overall safety and accessibility of the road leading to the plant entrance. The project will receive $171,000 in TEDF funds, which will be matched with $49,200 from the village of Lake Odessa to leverage $9,000,000 in private investment. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 18. 2005 - p.9.3 ‘Name That Tune for the Library* Hastings Public Library Foursomes invited to test their skills in recalling oldies Anybody who thinks he or she knows oldies from the 1950s. ’60s and ’70s is invit­ ed to play or watch an unusual fund-raising music trivia contest Saturday evening. Sept. 10. at the Hastings Country Club. "Name That Tune for the Library" is a JAd Graphics sponsored show intended to help the campaign to build a nev library near the comer of Apple Street and Michigan Avenue. The anony mous donor for the new library has graciously consented to waiving the Aug. 31 deadline requirement for this one event, so the 4-to-1 match offer will still apply. That means if the fund-raiser collects SI.000. it actually will get S5.000. Those who want to test their music mem­ Goal = $500,000 by August 31 MOO,000 ^cir.rgntfraisepi,, . —$-320^O0as of August 18 Two of the Hastings Public team members in the music trivia contest are expected to be Jim Atkinson and Barbara Schondelmayer. They have promised that they will have two “ringers" join them for a grueling evening. excerpts from the songs. One replay of the excerpt will be allowed. The captain then must give the final answer, identifying the title of the song. Essentially, the task is to "name that tune.” When a team answers incorrectly, it will be assessed one strike. A second incorrect response will result in strike two. However, in order for the fatal strike three to be declared, the opposing team, must answer the same question correctly. If not. it will be regarded instead as just a foul ball and the Brian Reynolds has agreed to defend matchup will continue until one team’s "side his unofficial Barry County championship is retired’’ with three strikes. in a “Texas Death Match" to conclude the It will not be necessary to have four mem­ evening's festivities. bers per team. Twosomes and threesomes also will be welcome. But as the saying ories against a hand-picked Hastings Library goes, two heads are setter than one. and four team ere invited to go four-on-four with the are better than two. host quartet. Thus far. Library /Xdministrator J-Ad Graphics Editor David T. Young will Barbara Schondeltnayer and campaign serve as the “Alex Trebec” or emcee for the leader Dr. Jim Atkinson have been drafted to evening. His faithful servant will be Barry be members of the team that will perpetual­ County Surveyor Brian Reynolds, who will ly be on the hot seat all night. The other two run the electronic controls for the music and team members haven’t yet been announced, help with judging answers. Reynolds, an but there arc rumors and suspicions that incorrigible Motown fan. also is famous in Susan Smith’s husband and Atkinson’s wife some circles as the unofficial music trivia have been recruited. Both arc billed as champion of Barry County, a crown he cap­ "ringers” in the field of remembering the tured in two similar contests last summer. names of songs of yesteryear. Teams of four who arc able to defeat the Foursomes who want to take on the beseiged library squad will be given a spe­ library quartet will be asked to sign in at the cial cheap prize and will have their pictures start of the evening, to give each of their taken and published in the Banner. Those teams a special and colorful name, come who do not win at least will be given a dressed in weird outfits if they like and des­ hearty handshake. ignate a captain, who will be the only team The audience members will be asked not member who can answer questions during to give away the answers during contest the contest. The other team members, of deliberations, but if neither team is able to course, should be consulted before any answer the question correctly, it will be answer is given. thrown open *0 those watching in atten­ The two foursomes, the challengers and the library squad, will do battle. They will take turns in hearing information on the artists, the year and then actual musical dance. A person called on who answers cor­ rectly will thrown a Little Debbie Oatmeal pie as a token of the emcee’s gratitude. There also arc rumors of the possibility of an auction later in the evening. Then a spe­ cial panel of judges will select the three most outstanding individual players for the evening, all of whom will be given a chance to challenge Reynolds mano-a-mano in a "Texas Death Match.’’ with the prize being the unofficial music trivia championship of Barry County. Cost to attend the music trivia contest and show is S25 per person, which includes food. There will be a cash bar provided by the country club. The festivities arc expeced to get under way at 6 p.m. Saturday. Sept. 10. with food and registration, and the contest should start between 7 and 7:30. t "This is a chance for fans of oldies but goodies to do some reminiscing, test their mettle against these library ringers and just have a good time.” Young said. “I even have heard that (J-Ad Graphics Vice President) Fred Jacobs has organized a team and he’s told me his group will be the New England Patriots of music oldies trivia. We’ll see." Young noted that the era the music will be taken from starts with the year 1955. the birth of rock 'n roll, and ends with the year 1979. when disco was king. Under no cir­ cumstances will there be any questions about the newer upstart music of the 1980s. 1990s or the new millennium. Atkinson has been reported to have said his wife is every bit as good as. if not better than Reynolds, at identifying oldies. Upon hearing of the comment. Reynolds’ retort was. "Bring it on.” ---- 5-200;000— s-1-00;000 The Hastings Library is now at $320,000 of their $500,000 goal. They have around 2 weeks to raise the remaining $180,000. Pledges can be set up over a one, three or five year payment period. The public can also purchase bricks for either $100 or $1,000. Every donation moves the library closer to their goal. All donations through Aug. 31 will be matched 4 to 1. This means a s1,000 donation would be s5,000 for the library. Rutland board member questions Music School’s remediation at potential hotel site lessons to start Registration is now open for private les­ sons and Kindcrmusik classes at the Community Music School in Hastings. Private lessons arc available at all skill lev­ els. in most band and orchestra instruments, piano, guitar and voice. Opportunities to per­ form in formal and informal settings arc included. Lessons will begin Monday. Aug. 22. and registration is open throughout the semester. Kindcrmusik classes will begin Sept. 19. These play-based music and movement class­ es build academic and social skills for young children from infancy to age 6. Research has shown that music study helps develop critical thinking and self-discipline. It improves cognitive development, self­ esteem. SAT scores, spatial reasoning skills and math and reading abilities The Community Music School is located at First United Methodist Church. 209 W. Green St.. Hastings. Need-based financial aid is available. Call CMS Coordinator Steve Youngs at (269) 948-9441 for information and to regis­ ter. The Community Music School has provid­ ed lessons and classes in Hastings since 2002 and in Battle Creek since 1996. The school is a program of the Music Center of South Central Michigan, funded in part by grants from the Barry Community f oundation, the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts. by Martie Westover Staff Writer “Leading with an environmental con­ science." Rutland Township Board Trustee Dorothy Flint last Wednesday night ques­ tioned the remediation of possibly 2.4 acres of wetlands on an 11.2-acrc site. The parcel is to be sold to prospective developers of a hotel. The Township Board further discussed the issue of the sale its meeting Aug. 10. but no official action was taken. Appraisers at this point have estimated that there arc 2.4 acres of wetlands on the proper­ ty. but the actual number is not known. The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ' ultimately will determine how many acres of wetlands arc on the property. In the remediation of wetlands an area can be filled as long as they arc "replaced" 1.5 to 2 times somewhere else. But Flint maintained. "I believe it (remedi­ ation) really doesn't replace the wetlands... it takes years before an ecosystem (is back) in place." One resident asked why township officials should be so protective of the wetlands that arc located in a commercial area next to a busy road. The township will have no financial tics to the remediation of the wetlands, but Supervisor Jim Carr said they can help administratively if needed. Trustee Joe Lyons said the developers are the first people to come before the board with a plan. Residents and the board discussed the tim­ ing of the sale and talked about what would be the "right" time to sell. The agreement on the sale of the property could appear before the board at its Sept. 14 meeting. Ip other business last Wednesday evcinng. the Township Board: • Adopted Resolution 2005-39 for the dis­ position of money received locally as a result of ovcrpaymenVundcrpayment of property taxes. If a resident overpays taxes by $3. then the money will be refunded. Any under payment up to $3 will be considered paid. Treasurer Sandy Greenfield said she learned about the resolution at a recent trea­ surer’s meeting, and this type of resolution has become common practice. • Approved the second application of dust control for local roads, with the cost already budgeted in. Several board members and some residents said they were disappointed in the quality of the first application. Board members said they wanted the sec­ ond application to be a priority and to be done as soon as possible. The board last year opted out of a second application. • Approved a contract with the YMCA for $3,300. The board received a letter after the budgeting process was completed, requesting a slight increase, al $3,500. The board decid­ ed to keep it at the $3,300 budgeted level • Approved a motion to submit the local millage request for 3.2232 to the Barry County Board of Commissioners. The meas­ ure is required by law. A petition drive has been launched for Hastings to take over Riverside Cemetery City Council asked to take over managing Riverside Cemetery by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer A petition drive has been started to ask the City of Hastings to take over manage­ ment of Riverside Cemetery. Riverside currently is the only private­ ly run cemetery in Barry County. All oth­ ers have township or county officials run­ ning them. Rod Newton, president of the Riverside Cemetery board, is asking for community support and signatures on the petition to ask the Hastings City Council to take over the cemetery. “We have had financial problems grad­ ually growing since 2000. and it would be good if the city took it over. If they did. there would be no absence of service to the loved ones interred here or the rela­ tives." said Newton. “Otherwise, if we go bankrupt, the state would get the ceme­ tery. hold it in trust, and then parcel it out to the city later.” Petitions are available until Monday. Sept. 19. at the J-Ad Graphics office at 1351 N. M-43 Highway, the Superette Party Store located at 205 N. Michigan, and Bosley Pharmacy on South Jefferson Street. Anyone with questions is asked to call Newton at ( 269) 948-8789. �Page 4 - Thursday. August it. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Read my lips... raise your own taxes! Can you tell if it’s right? To the editor. There is a way that seems right, but how do you tell if it is right? Let's ask a few ques­ tions. Is it the truth? Does it agree with the Instruction Book written by the Maker or Creator? Does it agree with the facts of recorded history’’ Is it all the truth or all the formula? First things first? Is it just tradition? Has it been tried, tested and proven? Now let me suggest another series of ques­ tions that seem to be essential to knowing the truth. Are you too proud to admit you might be wrong? Arc you a lover of yourself? Are you headstrong? Are you a lover of money, or a lover of pleasure rather than a lover of God? Do you really want to know the truth? It ssetns to boil down to this fact, John 7:17 "If anyone (wants) wills to do His will, he shall know concerning the doctrine, whether it is from God or whether I speak on My own authority." John 7:17. Like the faith of the One who prayed this prayer.according to Luke 22:42 "saying. "Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me: nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done." Luke 22:42. Did you ever make anything out of noth­ ing? No? How can you make anything out of nothing? That is what the Evolutionist and Atheist must do. right? "The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God. "They are corrupt. They have done abominable works. There is none who does good." Psalms 14:1. "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." Genesis 1:1. Jesus said to him. "I am the way. the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." John 14:6. "For My thoughts are not your thoughts. Nor arc your ways My ways." says the Lord. "For as the heavens arc higher than the earth. So arc My ways higher than your ways.And My thoughts than your thoughts. For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven. And do not return there. But water the earth. And make it bring forth and bud. That it may give seed to the sower and bread to the eater. So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth. It shall not return to Me void. But it shall accomplish what 1 please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which 1 sent it." Isaiah 55:8-11. (This is why I like to use Scripture). "There is away that seems right to a man. But its end is the way of death." Proverbs 16:25. Rus Sarver. Hastings Lawmakers sit on gas price increases We've been buying snake oil for too long from state and federal politicians who mislead us by saying they’ve cut our taxes. Yes. it's true our Michigan income tax rate has been reduced from 4.6 percent to 3.9%. Our property taxes have been slashed because of Proposal A. We seem to be paying less than before in federal taxes. I hate to break the news, but it's been a sort of slick and classic pea and shell game and it's time to call a tax by its real name — a tax increase. There is no shortage of politicians who boast about cutting our taxes and we're supposed to be grateful. But while we weren’t pay­ ing attention they raised a lot of fees and then forced us to dig deep­ er into our pockets to pay higher taxes closer to home to pay to keep services we really need. While local control is bring eroded, the local financial burden is skyrocketing. Let’s take a critical look at the record in Barry County. Twenty years ago. there was no such thing as a county-wide mill­ age levy. Today, there are five, and there would be six if voters would have approved the farmland preservation ballot request last November. The five county-wide millage levies that exist today, but did not two decades ago. arc for the Commission on Aging. Thomapple Manor. Barry County Transit. Chariton Park and emergency 911. since, thanks to a special campaign last year. Former Sheriff Steve DeBoer used to be fond of saying. “If you want services, you have to pay for them.” He was referring to peo­ ples’ cries for more officers, yet citizens fought lax increases at the same time. So we think it's just great that the state and federal governments have cut our taxes and then we notice we’re getting fewer services and our local agencies consistently arc pleading poverty. Take a look around. It’s not just tax-supported services that are hurting for money. Every week the Reminder's pages are filled with stories about agencies looking for help with bake sales, golf outings and any other fund-raising ideas they can come up with just to keep their organizations alive. I think it’s healthy for everybody to experi­ ence some tough times occasionally, just to be able to step back and look at how they're spending their money. But with Michigan's con­ tinued budget crisis, we are being asked to help pay far more than we expected just to keep basic or essential programs running. I’m sure a state or federal legislator will tell us it’s not the govern­ ment's job to take care of us, that we must lake care of each other. That amounts to a death sentence for a child with cancer who will never get the expensive treatment necessary because bake sales and Without the five millages levied throughout Barry County, it would be fair to say each program would be hurting financially. One of the biggest reasons is that state and federal lawmakers cut our taxes, or should we say their support. What brought this to mind not long ago was the plea presented by Barr) County Transit. Director Joe Bleam on more than one occasion outlined how the State of Michigan reduced its support over the years and finally the state funding sank so low that his service had to come to the County Board and the county’s voters to ask for help. He stat­ ed several times that if the .25 mill for 10 years was to be turned down, the program would be severely restricted and perhaps even eliminated down the road. Until Aug. 2. Barry County had one of the very few transit servic­ es that operated without a local millage. Emergency 911 services were bom here in the 1990s and county­ residents keep it going with a mill each year. Thomapple Manor got into the county millage process in the year 2000 and earlier this month won the right to collect an average of .69 mill annually for 20 years to fund renovations, expansion and upgrading of the facility. Charlton Part: is another program that used to operate without a designated millage, but that changed in the 1990s when a quarter of a mill was approved and it is still levied today. The Commission on Aging enjoyed its first passage in the early 1990s and the quarter of a mill has been bumped up to a half mill setting out canister, just won’t raise enough money. Then there are fees. Next time you try to get a permit to visit a state park or get your license tabs or driver’s license renewed, lake note of how much it costs as opposed to just a few years ago. Then ask your­ self. what’s the difference between a tax and a fee? And then ask yourself if you’ve really saved a int ot money on your property taxes since Proposal A was passed 11 year:, ago. I like lax cuts as much or more than anyone else. I’ve learned over the years that the secret of quality tax relief is in wh?r kind of taxes are levied. I’ve also learned that too often when iexes are reduced by one unit of government, you eventually make up the difference else­ where. In the meantime, you’ve been conned into thinking your sen­ ator or legislator has done you a favor. Taxes actually arc necessary evils. If they are levied fairly and administered properly, they can even be a good thing. You and I by ourselves can't afford to hire a police officer, a firefighter, an EMT oi a road construction worker. But collectively, as a community, we can have the work done for us if we pool our money to pay for it. When somebody comes along and says we don't have to contribute as much as we used to, don't think for a minute we’ll continue to get the same services. We the people must do a better job of paying attention. Otherwise, we’ll see a lot more snake oil headed our way. — Fred Jacobs, vice president J-Ad Graphics To the editor: What about those gas prices going up? What 1 don’t understand is how that can increase the rice of gasoline that’s already in storage tanks in underground at the stations. I could understand it if prices went up as they had to refuel their tanks with gas that cost them more when it came in. but they should­ n’t charge the customers ahead of time. I contacted U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow’s office and they told me to get in touch with the Michigan attorney general’s office. I did that and they told me to contact State Rep. Gary Newell’s office, where all I got was a recording. (State lawmakers have been meeting in Lansing one day a week over the summer.) The stale attorney general’s office told me they couldn’t do anything unless Gary Newel) was able to get some kind of legisla­ tion passed. What do all these people in Lansing do. anfway? Maybe if they had to buy their own gas it would make a difference. Then they'd probably give themselves a raise to cover it. L. “Buster" Harrison. Dowling letter to Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. What should new library have? The Hastings Public Library campaign is scheduled to end Aug. 31. Supporters are still working to raise money to complete the library. What would you like to see included in the new Hastings Library? Banner n>e Denoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 PMSMb, Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacobs Frederic Jacob, PresuMnf Vce President Steven Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Edc-x) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Helen Muory Sandra Ponsetto Patricia Johns Kelly Lloyd Brett Bremer Maroe Westover Fran Faverman Heather Reed Tori Schoessel, Hastings: Marji Fuller, Hastings: George Scobey, Hastings: Melvin Scobey, Hastings: Tom Moody, Hastings: Matt Powers, Irving Township: • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ctass^ed ads accepted Monday through Fnday. - ”1 would like there to be lots more books. Also there needs to be a lot more space for children’s programs.” “I hope there is a really good children's area, a community meeting area and an area for quiet study and research.” “I hope there arc a lot more computers available for public use. It is the major reason 1 come to the library.” "I hope they have a way to make using the card catalogue easier. I find it really hard to use the one now on the computers.” “I hope the new libraryincludes art like sculpture and paintings.” "1 hope the new chil­ dren's section includes an area where a librarian can read out loud to children.” fl 00 im to 5 30 p m Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription RiIh $30 per year m Barry County $32 per year n adjlxn.-ng counties $35 per year eHewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Box B Hastings Ml 490584602 Second Class Postage Pato al Hastings Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 18. 2005 - Page 5 Our government is traitorous to our country To the editor: President George W. Bush went to the Ukraine and lectured the former Soviet Union about how democracy makes a good neighbor and doesn't invade neighbors. He should try telling that to Vietnam. Somalia. Panama. Grenada. Afghanistan . Iraq, Haiti, Cuba, Nicaragua, Colombia. Cambodia, Laos, Lebanon. Korea, the Balkan countries and perhaps now even Iran. With all of our military adventures in the last 55 years, we’ve somehow said to hell with the constitu­ tion, the part which states that only Congress has the power to declare war. President Bush tells us we must declare war on terrorism, but I can only wonder how the Iraqi people view “terrorism" while tens of thousands of their civilians have been mas­ sacred by smart bombs, dumb bombs, cruise missiles. Tomahawk missiles. Sidewinder missiles, and other assorted weaponry. Meanwhile, they’re surrounded by frigates, submarines, stealth aircraft, spy satellites and scores of other war toys we're trying out because of our lying, cheating conglomera­ tion of government traitors who demanded they show us weapons of mass destruction they didn't have. Like Richard Nixon once said, “What what I do not what I say." So while we’re sending our children off to Iraq and Afghanistan as “cannon fodder." George W.. Bush. Dick Cheney and the moncy/powcr mongers are illicitly lining the pockets of Halliburton and other multi­ national corporations with hundreds of bil­ lions of dollars as if they were nickels. They have wasted precious natural and financial resources of the American taxpayers, not to mention the welfare of who knows how many future generations. President Bush, by the oath he took twice, swore to uphold the laws the United Stales of America. Yet earlier this week he tried to explain why the INS and the State of Texas don't enforce our immigration laws. “Just think of all those cold nights and hot days in the desert that they ednured just to get here. Too bad they didn’t make it to Ellis Island to enter the U.S. legally. Besides, texas needs somebody to pick cotton and stuff. We're spending billions of dollars for Homeland Security’ and we’ve got plenty of money to spend on upper echelon bureau­ crats, but we don't have enough to deport ille­ gal aliens. Now that the precedent has been set, I sup­ pose our myriad of bureaucracies will have million dollar conventions every year and give themselves bonuses. For what? For suc­ cessfully putting “we the people" over a bar­ rel? Mr. Bush also says he wants to allow those who pay in to future social security to divert their contributions to private investment accounts. Social security’s viability is predi­ cated on future incoming money to accumu­ late (with interest) in order to pay for the pres­ ent debts. This system would be destroyed by decreasing these incoming contributions, ulti­ mately bankrupting social security. Most everyone has forgotten the massive transfer of funds during the Reagan years from the social security fund to the "general fund" that was never repaid and without any interest. Our national debt rose from les than a trillion dollars to more than $8 trillion. Under the "Star Wars" scam, what did we get back then? As Tennessee Ernie Ford would sing. "Another day older and deeper in debt." And who does the money go to? The bankers, starting with the Federal Reserve System, and then work your way down. We no longer have gold and silver to back up our money system. The "cent" isn’t even made out of copper any more. We have a government that supposedly has a legal printing press, so when we need more money we just crank up the press. Who says money doesn't grow on trees? The govern­ ment is even screwing with the trees. This is what happened to Germany between World War I and World War II. Just crank up the press. It didn’t take long before it took a wheelbarrow of paper money to buy a loaf of bread. The garden variety citizen puts his or her money into the stock market, where Wall Street will steal it. Anyone remember 1929? The Great Depression will be like a prom dance if we let those moron traitorous thieves in Washington D.C. and Texas and Florida have their way. The president just signed an energy bill that gave energy industries the funding and the right to raise costs through the roof. Whose money is paying? Ours! Bush just signed a bill that spends $224 billion to build a bridge to an island in Alaska that housed 50 people. Why not give them a large boat? They spend money on unneeded highways that go through precious farmland owned by multi-genera­ tions of families who don’t want to sell or have it taken away. Our immigration policy is more insane than that of the North American inhabitants in the 1600s. See where it got them! We have learned that the Pentagon knew about the "Brooklyn Cell of Four" that creat­ ed the 9-11 catastrophe. Yet they didn’t tell the FBI or anyone else. The INS gave permission to several of the 9-11 culprits to attend flight training school in Florida. Several months after 9-11 they were illegal. Middle Eastern, alien dead people. Are we Americans getting a lot of bang for our buck? It reminds me of a book I once read about 40 years ago titled. “None Darc Call It Treason." Harry Truman in the 1950s called Dick Nixon a "shifty-eyed liar.” I wonder what he’d say about a beady-eyed liar in the White House today? Those of the wealthy and privileged class most certainly will excuse and defend the present administration. For their children arc not giving their lives for a smooth sand box boondoggle designed to enrich the already rich. 1 wonder, though, how the other six bil­ lion less fortunate. Mother Nature, Father Time and history itself will view it. God have mercy. Can you imagine King George III describ­ ing the Patriots of 1776 as “insurgents." Propaganda is in the eye* of the befuddled. Scott Smith, Delton Don’t let prime farmland waste To the editor: I am asking that all area residents con­ cerned about farmland preservation attend a meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Aug. 31, at the Castleton Township Hall in Nashville. This will be a public hearing for the pro­ posed Feighner Company/Industrial Development District on 40 acres on the north side of M-79 west of Nashville. This farmland cannot and will not be wast­ ed. Please come — there is strength in num­ bers — and look at the beautiful bean field that next year will be com. Maybe we will be able to stop the industrial development of lands bordering our properties. The information I had to give the lawyer is not sufficient to stop the industrial develop­ ment district, but more than 150 citizens of Barry County and Csstlcton Township are on record as saying "no’ to this project. I am appealing to all property owners who are adjacent to or near the farm property in ques­ tion. Why destroy 39-40 acres of prime produc­ tive cash cropland? Why indeed, when there are so many other empty, properly zoned sites available? The 39-40 acres on the north side of M-79 cannot and will not be destroyed! We are in favor of attracting new jobs and bigger businesses, but they must be in the proper places. Nashville on M-66 by Kent Oil and Wheeler Boat is an ideal location and is zoned for such an (rotation. Behind it there is more than enough acreage to get zoned properly for expansion. Frances Davis, Nashville Management must be honest with Bradford White employees To the editor: Reading Marianne Henley’s letter has prompted me to write a response. Her letter was a polite and alternative view of the recent contracts proposed in July. However, there are things she failed to mention. Maybe she just overlooked some things or perhaps she just didn’t understand what all those contract language changes mean to every one of us who work out in the plant One thing is for certain, she does­ n’t see how management treats union employees. Henley said Bradford White does a lot for it’s employees because of our wage, pen­ sion. insurance coverage. 401-K and paid birthdays off every year. Yes. we make a good wage and have all those things she stated. What she forgot to mention is that it’s only because of those benefits and the fact the plant is located in this rural farming community that we have solid, hard work­ ing people. The company didn’t touch those benefits because they knew any proposal with those cuts would get rejected. To get the state grant money they wanted, they had to have a new contract signed, so they tried to cut money from the contract in other areas, such as eliminating overtime equalization, our insurance, cutting our bonuses, etc., even proposing elimination of little things like five-minute washup before lunch. As far as job security goes, there is no such thing in America today, our politicians have made sure of that. With programs like NAFTA and now CAFTA. they have assured corporate greed will remain strong. The sad truth is that at some point so much money will be pulled out of the economy here in the U.S. that the country will even­ tually collapse. She stated the proposed contract would have given raises every year, a 2% raise to be exact, however, bonuses under the cur­ rent contract would have been eliminated. The bonus we will receive in July of 2006 is $1600. The proposed attendance incentive she mentioned was $500 per year and was on a pro-rated basis if you missed four hours a year or more. If you missed one minute more than three days in a year, you received nothing. This incentive by itself doesn't sound bad. but coupled with the fact the company has been denying leaves of absence for weddings, funerals, gradua­ tions, etc., makes this unacceptable. Time off for such home functions the company doesn't deem necessary, so people who don’t have extra vacation time are forced to take personal days off. Upper management held informational meetings to discuss the insurance plan and answer questions. The answers we received were not concrete, but instead. "We hope so," “I think so." "We're not sure,” and "I don’t know." When asked if the company could modify the plan at any time, the answer was “Well, yes." What we got out of those meetings was there would be a lot more out-of-pocket expense for us, that management wasn't sure about how the plan worked, and they could change it whenever they wanted. If the company really wanted a contract ratified they would have brought us one we could live with. Even after the first one got voted down, they could have changed the language enough to get it ratified. They knew what needed to be changed. So I blame management for losing that grant from the state. Mrs. Henley stated in her letter that man­ agement docs not want to move union employee’s around at will, take anyone’s dignity away, or strip employees of their seniority. The language changes (proposed) were only attempts to bring the contract more in line with today's standards. If this is true, why didn’t the company guarantee that union employees would retain all the rights we have now. after reducing classifica­ tions? Give us our seniority rights, depart­ ment seniority rights, department bidding and bumping rights, department vacation rights, and don't move us from job to job. Management won’t do that. 1 believe. because they have every intention of using classification reductions as an effective way of getting rid of undesirable people, people who won’t conform. I can see management doing nothing less than abusing a contract like the one pro­ posed. Management abuses the contract we have now. I don't understand why management stoops to the level of using scare tactics to try to intimidate us into ratifying a contract. Except for a very select few, management has lied to union employees so much that they have lost their credibility. If they real­ ly want to bring the contract more in line with today’s standards, management needs to change its attitude abou» the employees. This company has been making the same kinds of mistakes for 30 years. There’s nothing wrong with making mis­ takes. it’s part of our learning curve, but it’s been said that a wise man learns from his mistakes and a fool makes the same ones over and over. I agree with Marianne Henley on one point of her letter. I too, hope both parties can return to the bargaining table and hash out a new proposal, a realistic one we all can live with this time. Personally, I’ve put a lot of time and sweat into this company and I believe I deserve all the benefits and rights that my seniority affords me. I also believe that as a whole, we deserve to be treated with respect by management because we have helped the company grow to what it is today. Robert Barnum. Local 1002 member-30 years Management must work with employees To the editor: i read Marianne Henley’s letter about how well Bradford White employers arc treated. 1 like my job. the people I work with, both union and non-union, but I have to say there arc a lot of deaf ears being turned on both sides. Ms. Hensley stated some of the contract language is over 50 years old. So am I, but that does not mean I’m going to change because a few people don’t like me. In answer to a few issues Ms. Henley brought up: (1) Yes, we make over $15/hour. Pay was not the major reason the contract was reject­ ed. For our $15-plus per hour, we work in steel toe boots, long pants, short sleeve shirts and in some cases welding jackets. The lieat is over 100 degrees in some locations. Some people have nothing more than pole mounted fans blowing beat down from the roof. Ms. Henley failed to mention her pay for working is lighter weight clothing in an air condi­ tioned office. We do the work, we're paid to do. but, don’t think it’s always easy for us either. (2) People who hired in after 1994 do not retire with health insurance. Those who do retire with insurance pay high premiums. (3) Insurance was not an issue with the rejected contract. We all understood the pro­ posed insurance and all know that something will have to change about insurance. (4) Our 401 (k) plans get no contributions from anyone but us. (5) Job security! Does Ms. Henley have a written guarantee that Bradford White will be here forever? I have never seen any company do that. (6) About the attendance bonus that would replace our current bonus: This year we received $1500. Our attendance bonus would be $500 if we miss less than four hours in one year. We cannot cam excused time off. Not many could make that attendance bonus, not if they hav> families. Union employees have families just like management. If someone passes away, that is not considered immediate family. I have tried to tell people to pass away during cither my July or November s.’iutdowns. So far. no one has complied. *o 1 just do the best I can. and sometimes can't say a final goodbye, or show respect. (7) Ms. Henley stated that management docs not want to move employees at will. Under our current contract, we can be moved temporarily. If it is not their intention to move people, why did they put that in the contract? Was it just a space filler? 1 think not. Letter writer Mike Davis mentioned a lack of communication as a problem. We arc not asking for every little detail about Bradford White. But if we’re growing, expanding, moving up and really becoming “The Supplier of Choice in the Wholesale Market." don’t you think we should be told? That is something to be proud of. Something we the union workers had a hand in. “Supplier of Choice union and non-union and manage­ ment - could be a great team if everyone is willing to talk and listen. Kathy Fosburg. Local 1002, Bradford White employee Leadership Barry County Relay to be held Oct. 22 Leadership Barry County will hold its second annual Leadership Barry Co»;.ity Relay Saturday. Oct. 22. The relay, which acts as a fund-raiser for the programs of Leadership Barr} County, will take place over three laps of an 8.75-mile course in Hastings. Participating teams can be made up of as many members as they wish, with each team determining its own team members to run or walk. Teams will be responsible for creating a baton, which each member is required to carry during their time on the course. Organizer Laura Anderson said, “The relay itself is not a timed event and the winner is the team with the most creative baton. This event is a lot of fun creating a sense of camaraderie amongst team mcinbers and even creating a little friend­ ly competition among teams. Teams will be able to record their times afterwards to be used as reference for the next relay.” The cost of the event is $20 per partic­ ipant with prc-rcgistration and $25 per person the day of the relay. Registration fees will include a T-shir “Lost year’s event, even with a date change due to threatening weather, was a wonderful success. By moving the event te the fall we arc hoping to introduce a lit­ tle healthy competition between local businesses and even high school cross country teams," said Anderson. “We'd love in have the Leadership Barry County Relay be the annual follow-up race to the Summerfesi 5K and 10K runs or the Heritage Day 5 K. The next Leadership Barry County Relay meeting will be T’.iesday, Aug 16, from noon to to 1 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Courts and Law Building at 206 West Court Street tn Hastings. For additional information, please cal Dana Rittenberg at 269-945-2114. PROFESSIONALS! 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Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 am and IIDO am.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 pm. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. 49058 Senior Pastor Rev Wm. Clayton Garrison. Service Tunes. Sunday School 9:00 am and 11 DO a.m. A 600 p.m. (Small groups on 1st mid 3rd Sunday nights). Wcdr- *day: Dinner 545 p.m Classes. z:JO p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49056 Rev Bob Smith. Phone 945-2654 Worship Services: Sunday. .‘0:30 a.m; Sunday School. 9:30 a.m. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH ’ Mem/v- Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion.'' 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev Fr. Curie* P McCabe III. Rector Mr. F William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 am and 10 am Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 am. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Service*: 9:45 a m Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service: 6:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7D0 p.m. Services for Adults. Teen* and Children. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 am.; Worship 11-00 a.tn.; Evening Service al bUOpm. Wednesday Prayer BibWT«0p.m. **-: QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaugh. (616) 945-9392 Summer Hours: Sunday Worship 10 sm.: P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Pam Harpolc Sunday morning worship service 9:45 a.m. Nursery provid­ ed. Sunday evening "New Beginnings" starts at 5:15 with meal. 5:30 adult small group, youth group, kids club. 6:30 praise service. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon Thursday noon Senior Meal* Men s group 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ's Quilters. Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Coming in January, exploring spiritual gifts Bible study. Church website, countrychapelumc org FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie, Senior Pastor; Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 am Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a.m.. Morning Worship Service; 600 p.m.. Evening Service;. 7DO p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men J MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E Mam Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor. Phone 795-9030 Sunday Mass 8:30 a.m. First Fnday Holy Hour 5 p.m ( onfevuons .30 minutes before Mass Rosary Prayer 30 WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchippenDeMunter. Sunday Worship 9:15 am. • Sunday School 10:30 am ST. CYRIL’S C ATHGLiC CHURCH Nashville. Rev Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of Si. Rose Catholic Chun h. Hastings Mass Sunday al 930 a.m. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-1995. Church Websrte www. hopeumorg. Church Fax No : 269-818-0007. Church Secretary Treasurer. Linda Cobb Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday 9 am to 2 pen. Sununday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; Son Shine Preschool (ages J 4 Ik Tbesday. Thursday fawn 9-11J8 am. 12.-M-2:30 pm; Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Mtg. SAINTS ANDREW & M ATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service). 11 DO a.m. Holy Communion (each week), and Evening Prayer 600 p.m. (May-August). We have a weekly Wednesday 6 00 p.m. Even Prayer service and special Holy Day* services as announced (please call the rectory for those time*). The Rector of S*. Andrew A Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustw.A. The church phone num­ ber is 269-795-2370 and the recto­ ry number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/ andrewmatthias. We are pin of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North Amorit a and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our servic­ es. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073 Pastor Doo Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship Tune before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 am. 6D0 p.m ; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys A girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616731-5194 or I-5I7-852-18O6 FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton Pastor Daniel Hofmann 623­ 5400 Worship Services 8:30 and 11 am Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 am. Nursery provided Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessible and elevator Summer Worship IODO am No uimm.-r Sunday School. Youth activities: call for information PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 127II S. M-43 Highway. Delton Ml 49046 •269-671-4)93 Pastor Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 a.m; Wknhip Service 11 am; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m , Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m ST. TIMOTHY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 9800 East BC Avenue. Richland. Ml 49083 Phone 269-629-9436 Eucharistic service every Sunday. 9:30 am. "This is my body given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.' (Luke 22:19 NIV) Come share in the weekly Holy Communion - accepting Christ and being united widi Him. surrendering our lives to Hun so that we may know His will and walk in His ways. We are located in a wooded setting, north of Richland on BC Avenue, between M-43 and Gul! Lake Drive. All baptized clmskNB are welcome to partici­ pate tn the Holy Euchanst We believe that Christianity is a faith of inclusion, not exclusion Therefore, you don’t have to be an Episcopalian • just a believer. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E State Rd. (Comer of State Rd. and Boltwood St across from Tom's Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling & Visitation, Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nuncry provided for all services. Sundays: Worship services 8:45 and 11 DO a.m. Kids for Christ. UDO a.m Worship Service only for 3 A 4 yr. olds. A 5 yr-4th grade dismissed during announcements Sunday School for all ages IODO a.m_ Adult elec­ tive* for July/Aagusi. KNOW FEAR'.JEAR NOT?. CAFE BEREA and GROWING IN WIS­ DOM AND FAITH Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Thursday: Senior Adult Coffee Hour. 9:30-1 IDO a.m_ Looking ahead: VBS. “Prayer Safari," Aagwtl-Miu nwiu GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hasting* Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Thursday, Aug. 18 - 7D0 p.m. Sunday School Staff. Friday. Aug. 19 ■ 5D0-9-.30 p m. CPR Training A First Aid. Saturday. Aug. 20. 2005 - X0Q-4D0 pun. CPR Training ^STIrst Xid. Sunday. Aug 21 ■ 8.DO-10D0 am. Holy CornnMUMm.' Tuesday. Aug. 23 - 1 DO pm Overeaten Anony minis. 7:00 pm. Evangelist) Social. Outreach Team. Wednesday. Aug. 24 - 7D0 p.m. Holy Communion. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hour* are Monday-Thursday 9D0 a.m.-Noon and ID0-3D0 p.m. Friday 9:00 am-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:30 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshments. 11 DO Traditional Sunday school clasies at 8:15. 9 30 and II am. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 pm. and the Praise Team rehearses on Thundays al 6JO pm FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services - 900 a m. Traditional Worship Services; 10D5 a.m. Contemporary Worship Services. Nursery care is provided fur both services! Visit us online at www.fpcofli.org and our web log for sermons at bttp://hastings presbyterian.blogspot.com/. August 18 • 7.-W pm. First Choir meeting of the year. 7ri» p.m. PW Board Meeting Ixmap. This information on worship service V is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings BARRY COUNTY ■ Kelly Lynn FinneyBrink passed away suddenly Monday. August 8, 2005 at her home in Barry County. Kelly graduated from HH Dow High school in Midland in 1982 and from Central Michigan University in 1988 with a bachelor of science in biology. She had been employed by the Dow Chemical Co. Kelly was bom on the Naval Air Station Patuxent River. Maryland on January 31. 1964 and was the daughter of Donald W. Finney and Patricia Barber-Finney of Hastings. She was in the process of divorcing her husband. David Lee Brink of Midland. Kelly is survived by her daughter WillowLeigh of Midland, parents; Donald W. Finney and Patricia Barber-Finney; brother, Donald Jr. of Hastings; sister. Kimberly FinneyGilmore of Pensacola. Florida; paternal grandmother. Mildred L. Chase of Midland and maternal grandmother Martha Cooley Barber of Lake Charles. Louisiana. Cremation has taken place at the Ware Smith Woolover funeral home in Midland. A memorial service was conducted at the New Hope chapel and her remains have been interred at the New Hope Cemetery. Hope Township. Midland County. Michigan. Thasc planning an expression of sympathy may want to consider a donation in Kelly's name to the shelter for battered and abused women and children. |Arthur L Palmer| DELTON - Arthur I. Palmer, age 88. of Delton passed away unexpectedly August 11, 2005. at his home. Arthur was bom November 9, 1916, in Barry County, the son of Floyd and Aletha (Rice) Palmer. He was a fanner all of his life. Arthur enjoyed restoring old furniture, watching baseball games, and visiting friends. He was a super grandfather as he doled on his grandchildren: great grandchildren; and great great grandchildren. He is survived by his children. ?-<dy Palmer and Bob Fuller of Plainwell. Paul and Elaine Palmer of Manassas. VA. a son-in-law. Frank J. (Connie) Kenfield of Hastings; sis­ ters. Marion "Peggy" Webster of Clearwater. Fla.. Marjorie MacLachlan of Lansing. Ruth (Bob) Tinker of Inverness, Fla., and Mildred (George) Lawrcntz of Holiday. Fla.; six grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Arthur was preceded in death by his wife. M. Elizabeth (Woodman) Palmer; a daughter. Bonnie Kenfield; a grandson. Sean; a grand­ daughter. Stephanie; sisters. Elsie and Marvelina and a brother. Edward. Funeral services were conducted on Monday. August 15. 2005 at Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Private interment at Yankee Springs Cemetery . Memorial contributions to a charity of one’s choice will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescription;" 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings, Michigan Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. Harold J. Marshall DELTON - Harold J. Marshall, age 86. of Delton, passed awiy August 11. 2005. at his residence. Mr. Marshall was bom December 8. 1918. in Hickory Comers, the son of Harry and Libbie (Brewer) Marshall. He spent his entire life living and farming on Hickory Road. He enjoyed hunting, fish­ ing. and camping. Mr. Marshall especially enjoyed his friends, sharing his love for history with them, and teaching them many skills. He is survived by his loving wife Edythe (Waltz) whom he married on March 22, 1940. in Battle Creek; a sister-in-law. Louise Seiber of Warwick. NY; several cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted on Saturday. August 13. 2005 at Hickory Comers Bible Church. Pastor Jeff Worden, officiating Interment East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions t» Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Frances J. Crehan Brenda Lynn Ross HASTINGS - Frances J. Crehan. age 92. of Hastings, died Sunday. August 14. 2005 ai Hastings Tendercare She was bom April 11. 1913 in E!yria. Ohio, the daughter of Burdette and Fem (Standen) Clawson. She graduated valedicto­ rian from Elyria High School in Ohio. Frances married William J. Crehan September 16. 1934. She was a generous giver, especially to children's and humane society organizations. They have lived in the Barry County Area for more than 30 years She was preceded in death by her daughter. Mary Crehan; son. Michael Crehan. aod her parents. Frances is survived by her husband of more than 70 years. William J. Crehan of Hastings; daughters. Marguerite Wright of Ann Arbor. Susan Anderson of Minnesota; son. Patrick Crehan of Hastings; grandson. Charles Wright; sister. Kathleen Johnson and a niece, Betsey Keller. A memorial service was held Wednesday. August 24. 2005 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Carla Smith officiat­ ing. Burial was at Brush Ridge Cemetery. Memorials can be made to any children’s organization or the Humane Society. Arrangements arc by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. ADRIAN - Brenda Lynn Ross, age 37, of Adrian went to be with the Lord on Monday. August 15. 2005. Brenda was born April 20, 1968 in Adrian, the daughter of Bill and Barbara (Dull) Ross. Brenda was a graduate of the Milton C. Porter Education Center in Adrian. For the past 15 years. Brenda has lived at the Russell Road Home, Christ Center Homes in Tecumseh. Surviving Brenda are her parents. Bill and Barbara Ross of Adrian; sister. Elisabeth Ross of Winston-Salem, NC; maternal grand­ mother. Montiel Dull of Nashville; and aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, and maternal grandfather. Funeral services for Brenda will be held at II a.m. Thursday, August 18. 2005 at the Braun Everiss Wagley Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Dawes officiating. In l eu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Brenda may be made to Hope Recreation Center in Adrian or Goodwill Industries of SE Michigan in Adrian. Envelopes are available at Braun Everiss Wagley Funeral Home. I Forrest “Mitch" Mitchell LAKE ODESSA - Forrest “Mitch” Mitchell, of Lake Odessa, died peacefully in Ann Arbor, on August 11. 2005. Bom in Lansing, on September 11. 1909. Mitch led a full and varied life as a profes­ sional musician, power plant engineer, night­ club operator, mayor of Lake Odessa, manu­ facturer’s representative. Dairy Queen owner, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great great grandfather Mitch was also a devoted community ser­ vant as a leader in the Lansing Elks and Lake Odessa Lions Clubs. In his spare time, Mitch enjoyed traveling, golfing, tying fiys. photography, playing pool, fishing, and playing cards. Married 55 years to Verna (deceased). Mitch is survived by daughters, Judy (Gene) and Pam (Ian); and sons. Lany(Gail). Brent (Pam), and Kin (Kim). He outlived Bill (Sal) and Hubert (Virginia), sons from a previou* marriage. Together, his children have jointly given Mitch 19 grandchildren. 27 g-eat grandchil­ dren; and one great great grandchild. The funeral service was held on Monday. August 15. 2005 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, with burial at Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa Special thanks to Phyllis Baes Sunrix Assisted Living of Ann Arbor, and Hospice of Michigan, who cared lovingly for Mnrh in his later life. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in honor of Mitch to Hospice of Michigan. 400 Mack Ave.. Detroit. Ml 48201 (www.IIOM.org). Arrangements were made by Koops Funera1 Chapel in Lake Odessa. |Danny Lee Rose, Sr.| NASHVILLE - Danny Lee Rose. Sr., age 49. of Devine Road. Nashville, died Monday. August 15. 2005. at his home. Mr. Rose was bom on December 6.1955 at Battle Creek, the son of Raymond and Donna (Jenkins) Rose. He was raised in the Battle Creek area and attended schools there, graduating in 1978 from Lakeview Adult Education. He went on to attend Kellogg Community College. He was married to Connie Sue Rathmann on September 7.1974. He was employed at Bradford-White Corp, in Middleville for 22 years and was also engaged in farming. Previous work included the Grand Trunk Railroad and he worked in construction. Danny was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. He attended Thomapple Valley Church, was an avid out­ doorsman. enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and especially enjoyed spending time with his loving family. He enjoyed playing pool and was a member of pool leagues. Mr. Rose is survived by his loving wife of nearly 31 years. Connie; sons, Danny (Jessi) Rose, Jr. of Nashville. Matthew (Tina) Rose of Vermontville, Kyle (Brooke) Rose of Hastings; seven grandchildren: Dakota. Daniel. J.C.. Zachary, Nathan. Kyle, Jr.. Tyler; daughter-in-law, Mindy Rose of Middleville; parents. Donna and Raymond Rose of Battle Creek; sisters. Vickie (Tom) Suggs of Battle Creek. Judy (Tom) Correnti of Battle Creek. Ruth Ann (Larry) Wilder of Battle Creek. Gloria (Dan) Sayles of Bellevue. Sandy (Chubb) Keener of Battle Creek; brother, Mike (Doris) Rose of Battle Creek; father-in-law. Daniel Rathmann of Battle Creek; nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Preceding him in death were son Jason Rose on April 25. 2004, a sister. Tina Neal; and a mother-in-law. Patricia Rathmann. Services will be held II a.m. Saturday. August 20. 2005 at Thomapple Valley Church. Associate Minister Carla Smith will officiate. Burial will be at Rutland Twp. Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Danny Lee Rose. Sr. Memorial Fund. Arrangements arc being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wrenfuneral-home.com) Gayford G. Slocum| MIDDLEVILLE - Gaylord G. Slocum, age 84. of Middleville, died Wednesday. August 10. 2005 at his residence with his family at his side. He was born June 15, 1921 in Barry County, the son of Elwood and Lulu (Garrison) Slocum. Gaylord served in the United States Army during WWII. He was inducted September 4. 1942, he served in the Pacific Theater with the 91st Air Service Group until his honor­ able discharge December 31, 1945. He married Marguerite Harry on Augioi 23. 1947. He was an auto body mechanic at Vcrlinde Chevrolet in Middleville and then spent 27 years with Rheam Motor Sales in Hastings and retired in 1979. Gaylord had many hobbies, gardening, camping, and fishing, he also enjoyed spend­ ing time with his family He was preceded in death by brothers, Marvin Slocum. Kenneth Slocum. Lawrence Slocum. William Slocum. Elwood Jr. (Mike) Slocum; sisters. Doris Naylor. Helen Burr and Anna Rainwater. Surviving are his wife of almost 58 years. Marguerite Slocum of Middleville; sons. Robert (Shirley) Slocum of Freeport, Richard (Susan) Slocum of Hastings; daughter. Patricia (Robert) Champion of Middleville; grandchildren, Tammy (Kris) Blakely, Tom Slocum Jill Slocum. Katie Slocum LeeAnn (Chris) Parker, Chad (Pam) Thurber. James Champion. Charles Champion. Michael (Michelle) Champion; 15 great-grandchil­ dren. brother, Glenn Slocum of Hastings; sistn. Avis Simless of Otsego; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral ser.'jeea were held Saturday, August 13, 2005 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings pastor Gary Taylor offici­ ating. Burial with full military honors was at Rutland Twp. Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements are by the Girrbarh Funt.-d Home in Hastings I Clare W. Dipp| NASHVILLE - Mr. Clare W. Dipp. ?ge 71. of Buehler Road, Freeport, passed away Monday, August 15, 2005, at the Hospice Care Center in Kentwood. Mr. Dipp was bom on December 7, 1933, the son of the late William W. and Gladys (Pinney) Dipp. Clare served his country in the United States Army from 1955 to 1957. earning the rank of Sp 3 (T). Clare was a lifetime resident of the Freeport area. After returning from the service, he worked on his family farm on Buehler Road in Freeport for over 44 years. In January of 1990 in Islamorada, Florida he married Lorell Sarret. The couple lived together on the Dipp family farm during their married lives together. Clare was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt. He also loved to collect classic and antique automobiles. Along with his wife Lorell. the couple spent the winters together at their home in Florida. Clare is survived by his beloved wife Lorell. a son. two daughters, and a very spe­ cial nephew. Brian Dipp. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held at the Freeport United Brethren Church at 12 noon on Friday, August 19, 2005. Pastor Brian Albright will officiate. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to service lime, beginning at 11 a.m. at the Freeport United Brethren Church Interment will follow the funeral service at the Freeport Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or Barry County United Way. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 18. 2005 - Page 7 Area EMS discloses lawsuit settlement with employees by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville Emergency Medical Service has dis­ closed the terms of the separation agree­ ment with two former employees who initialed legal proceedings before the Michigan Employment Relations Commission. Pool paramedics Beth barrone and Rob Hsk took legal action against the EMS after they were fired late last year. At the time. EMS management stated that Barrone and Fisk were dismissed due to insubordination. However. Barrone and Fisk alleged that they were fired for try­ ing to form a union. Copies of the settlement agreements obtained through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) revealed that both Barrone and Fisk each received a $14,000 settlement in addition to any amount previously due to them on or before Aug. 19. Preliminary numbers from attorney's bills pertaining to the legal action also obtained through a F1OA request indicate that the EMS incurred charges totaling $18302 18. bringing the total cost of the legal action to an estimated $46,302.18. which EMS board Secretary Treasurer Loma Wilson said in an earlier interview will be divided and paid equally by each of the three municipalities which support the EMS. Castleton and Maple Grove townships and the Village of Nashville. Carys to celebrate 60th wedding anniversary Marriage " licenses The children of Dr. Robert and Mary Cary wish io proudly announce the 60th anniver­ sary of their parents. Please join us in wish­ ing them happiness by showering them with many cards. They can be sent to 1130 S. Young Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Overmires celebrate silver wedding anniversary Congratulations to Sheryl and Randy Overmire on their 25th silver wedding anniversary. Randy and Sheryl exchanged their vows on August 16. 1980 at South United Methodist Church in Grand Rapids. Mich. Their loving family of Lucas. Lindsay. Leah and Paige will be hosting a family din­ ner in honor of their special celebration. Cards of congratulations would be much enjoyed. Xewbomta Dave Slater retires Come help us celebrate Dave Slater's retirement at 312 E Clinton on August 20, 2005 front 1 tc 3:30 p.m. Bring your appetite! Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 GIRL, Analise Elayne Erb. bom at Bitburg. Germany to Kyle and Melissa Erb. Weighing 8 lbs. 15 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. Proud grandparents are Steve and Margie Erb of Delton and Rick and Carol Riddell of Wl. BOY, Hayden Jaminson Rridcr, bom at Spectrum, Grand Rapids on June 11, 2005 at 10:49 a.m. to Angelle (Cooklin) and Jamin Reider. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Christian Lee. bom at Pennock Hospital on July 27,2005 at 5:26 p.m. to Sarah Mapes and Aaron Huissen of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Zebadiah Jude, bom at Pennock Hospital at 4:46 p.m. to Jim and Amy Hammond of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Welcomed home by big brother, William, age 5 and sisters, Katilyn 17. McKenna 9, Hannah 8. Brielle 7 and Syddona 3. The Teacher Stepped Out a* wall aa the Beat of Show award-winning film Uncle Todd Comes to Visit will premier on screen at the Hastings 4 Cinema SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 ft Two Showings Only— 8:30 a.m. & 9:30 a.m. James Hampton Holliday, Bellevue and Maria Viola Jozlin. Southfield. David Eugene Muttscheler. Middleville and Kendron Kell Chipman. Allegan. Todd Kenneth Feighncr, Delton and Christi Sue Meyer. Delton. Darold Christopher Cheeseman. Nashville and Renae Ulrike Apsey. Nashville. Brian Clyde Whitcomb. Bellevue and Jocelyn Marie Catalano. Bellevue. Christopher Adam Strang. Middleville and Ashley Lauren Clark. Kalamazoo. Guy Andrew Higgins, Middleville and Roxanne Dawn Bouchard. Hastings. Duane Gordon Collier. Nashville and Jacqueline Lynne Carroll. Nashville. John Maurice Castelein. Hastings and Angela Marie Williams, Hastings. Curtis Michael Norris, Hastings and Erica Jean'Ne Swiatek. Hastings. Leslie Alfred VanGeison. Jr.. Battle Creek and Linda Lou Bunner. Battle Creek. Bruce Allen Hastings, Hastings and Jean Ann Dunkelberger, Hastings. Michael James Harrison, Plainwell and Josephine Rosetta Babbitt. Plainwell. Shawn Patrick Hill. Hastings and Kalia Lin Fisher. Hastings. Ryan Douglas Nelson. Hastings and Jennifer Maria Meadows. Hastings. Shane Alan Main. Hastings and Heather Marie Larman. Hudsonville. Justin Daniel McLeod, Sault Ste Marie and Brenda Mae Westfall. Hastings. Terry Lee Miller. Hastings and Cathy Ann Miller. Hastings. Benjamin Earl Furrow. Hastings and Tracy Renee Huver. Hastings. James Shadie Roberts IL Hastings and Ashley Nicole Smith. Middleville. Justin Douglas Culver. Middleville and Jill Renee Roggenbuck, Middleville. Bernie P. Preuss. Lakeland. FL and Sharon K. Hawkins, Lakeland. FL. Brent Allen McCowan. Battle Creek and Tonya Lynn Wood, Battle Creek. Joseph Thomas Hildreth. Hastings and Bonnie Sue Ballinger. Hastings. Declan Thomas Buckley. Arlington, MA and Stephanie Erin Bellinger. Arlington. MA. Michael William Holtz. Wanatah. IN and Talytha Ann Camell. Wanatah. IN. Daniel A. Swan. Dowling and Vicky Sue Merrick. Dowling. Lorenzo Cruz. Bellevue and Katrina Kay FarFan. Bellevue. Christopher Lee Everitt. Woodland and Stacy Ann Fullerton. Woodland. Christopher Douglas Pummel. Delton and Terishma Ann Hummel. Delton. James David Vaughn. Hastings and Gemma Antipolo Yuson. Hastings. Andrew John Green. Delton and Rachel Marie Madison. Delton. Beth Barrone and Rob Fisk, with Bella the tracking dog. (File photo) THANK YOU for supporting our 2005 Athletic Boosters BUZZ YOUNGS CLASSIC SPONSORS; Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. J-Ad Graphics. Inc. Hastings Fiberglass Products. Inc. David Baum. President GOLD SPONSORS: River Bend Golf Course Brian's Tire & Service West Michigan Endodontists - Dr. Scott J. Hodges R&B Electric. Inc. SILVER SPONSORS: Coleman Agency of Hastings. Inc. Felpausch Food Centers Hastings Orthopedic Clinic. PC Family Tree Medical Associates. PC Priority Collision Center McKinney Poured Wall. Inc. Citgo - R&J. Inc. Hastings Precision Dental LLC BOOSTER SPONSORS' Parker Paint Contracting. Inc. The Insurance Center Drs. Bloom & Bloom. PLC Wren Funeral Home Progressive Graphics Local 1002 U.A.W. MainStrect Savings Bank Walker, Fluke & Sheldon, PLC ICS Travel James J. Goulooze, Attorney NAPA Hastings Auto Supply. Inc. Miller Real Estate Whispering Pines Mini-Storage All Phase Electric Doug Griggs Dennis Storrs Brian Van Aman liuT VOLUNTEERS: Karla Hayden Bob Flikkema Cob Teunessen Bonnie Meredith Tom Dnimm Lori Johnston Jenny Dailey Terry Rambin Stacey Youngs Katie Youngs Kelly Vbgel Stephanie Howell Patty Dakin Page Harrington Charlie Rambin Brad Hayden Courtney Meridith Veronica Hayden Don Schils Scott Allen Lori Johnston Tina Eaton Amanda Zalewski DOOR PRIZE SPONSORS; Stale Grounds Coffee Shop Mike & Cheryl Goggins Arnie’s Glass Androunie Bed & Breakfast Mulberry Fore Golf Course BULE Gun Ridge Golf Course SPONSORS; Razor's Edge Wilder’s Auto Service Mexican Connexion Dewey's Sales & Sevice J&L Auto Sales & Auto Body Alfresco Precision Auto Body Sherry Hill Repair, Inc. Hastings Saxon Store Bosley Pharmacy Larry Neil Agency Arnie’s Auto Glass Center Ponderosa Golf Course Guekes Jeff Dobbins SAXON Blue Pencil Creative SPONSORS: Group V-Tec Systems, Inc. Stale Employees Credit Dr. James Atkinson Union Viking Corporation NBT Screen Printing & Embroidery Jamie Dixon Doug Mepham Patty Dakin Paige Harrington Cheryl Goggins Tammy Redman Jim Hayden Karla Hayden Theresa Rambin Sandy Swartz Tina Poirer PRIDE SPONSORS: Barry County Lumber Dorothy Hoke Larry & Mary Martha Melendy �Page 8 - Thursday. August 16. 2005 - The Hastings Banner ^tnnie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Tonight is the ice cream social at the Berlin Center United Methodist Church with hot sandwiches along with the other goodies. Next Wednesday. Aug. 24. is the monthly QEE & LONGSTREET, LLP date for the Ionia County immunization clin­ ic in the basement of Central United Methodist Church. The hours will be from 9 to 11:30 a.m. This will be the last chance to *77^17’ Frequently asked question about nursing home costs and Medicaid eligibility Robert Longatreet Robert Longstreet is a partner with the term stay in a skilled nursing facility, law firm of Gee & Longstreet. LLP. although under certain circumstances (i.e. Hastings, where he practices in the areas of rehabilitation) Medicare may pay for up to estate planning, long term care planning, 100 days of skilled nursing care. elder law. nursing home rights, medical mal­ Medicaid is a program run by the State of practice, business transactions, real estate Michigan and administered by the various and general civil/criminal law. offices of the Department of Community Most families are amazed and frightened Health (located in Hastings for Barry County to leant that the average cost of a nursing and formerly known as the “Family home in the Stale of Michigan is $5,306 per Independence Agency”). Michigan Medi­ month. Because of the escalating costs of caid rules are different in many respects to long term care and the stress most families the rules of other states. Medicaid eligibili­ feel when dealing with a loved-one entering ty is based in significant part on financial a nursing home, it is no surprise that mis­ need. You must be both income and asset conceptions about the Medicaid program eligible to qualify for Medicaid. However, abound in an already confusing situation. once eligible, not only will Medicaid pay for Frequently Asked Question: I thought I almost all of your uncovered hospital and already qualified for Medicaid because I doctor bills, but. more importantly, it will fund your long-term care costs in eligible have a Medicare card? Although similar in name. Medicare and nursing homes for an unlimited period of time. Medicaid are two very different programs. THIS ARTICLE & OTHER Medicare is a federal program that requires INFORMATION MAY BE VIEWED AT you to be at least 65 years old and a U.S. cit­ izen. There is no financial needs test to qual­ WWWGEELQNGSTREET1-AW-COM MR. LONGSTREET MAY BE REACHED ify. Medicare Part A pays for hospital care AT 269-945-3495 OR 8 and Medicare Part B helps pay doctors bills. Medicare is NOT designed to pay for a long Health Line by Scott B. Brasseur. M.D. Telephone 269-9*1^24 19 Internal Medicine HEARTBURN I have a burning feeling in my chest. I suspect it is heartburn. Would you tell me Just exactly what is going on with heartbum? Heartbum is actually the name of a symptom that people get when they have the condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It is that burning sensation in your chest, which sometimes spreads to the throat, along with a sour taste in your mouth. This may also be associated with worsening of the pain when you lie down, coughing, hoarseness and sore throats. GERD is caused by a weak muscle at the top of your stomach. This muscle usually is able to keep the acid in your stomach from getting up into your food tube that connects your throat to your stomach (esophagus). In GERD, the acid in your stomach is allowed to splash up into the esophagus and literally cause acid bums. All the symptoms listed above are the effects of acid irritating tissues in your esophagus and throat. You may be at increased risk of developing GERD if you are obese, have a hiatal hernia, peptic ulcers, arthma, and diabetes or are pregnant. Most heartbum is mild and intermittent and can be cared for with over-the-counter medications but you should see your doctor if your heartbum occurs several times a week, returns soon after you use antacids or if it wakes you at night. See your doctor immediately if you have difficulty in swallowing, belch up blood or see black stools or if you have any weight loss. Your doctor will be able to establish a diagnosis for you and prescribe appropriate medications. Further testing is available to actually visualize the damage done by the acid if your doctor feels that this is necessary. Without treatment, prolonged GERD may result in scarring of the esophagus which blocks food from getting into the stomach, ulcers of the esophagus and even may cause a change in the esophagus called Barrett’s esophagus which is associated with an increase in esophageal cancer. Scott Brasseur, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician for medical advise before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. get those shots before school begins. Next week the Depot Museum and Freight Station will be open Saturday. Aug. 27. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The genealogy library also will be open with an attendant. Exhibits are still in place from Depot Day in July. Farther away the Hubbardston Area Historical Society is meeting at the Masonic Temple for a potluck and demonstrations of homespun crafts, weaving and blacksmithing. Yet farther away. Ithaca is being host for the 150th anniversary of the organization of Gratiot County. Before this happened. Back in 1855. two townships had already organized and were attached to Clinton County on a short-term basis. The Clarksville Steam and Gasoline Engine Show will be coming to Clarksville for its 16th annual celebration over three days. Aug. 25. 26 and 27. Details will be forthcoming later. The local fire department had their annual chicken barbecue last Saturday at the fire sta­ tion. The members had done a good job of selling advance tickets so they had a good crowd who enjoyed the High's barbecued birds, along with baked potatoes, baked beans, rolls and ice cream cups. Guest chil­ dren were running around wearing black plas­ tic firemen’s helmets. The tables were adorned with large photos of the department members and equipment at the huge Herbruck’s fire earlier In the week. The firemen took a lot of joking about the source of their chickens for the dinner. However the presence of the High equipment dispelled any notion of their having an unusu­ al source. The Ionia County Genealogical Society met last Saturday afternoon at the new Freight House. Reports were given from ambassadors of other historical or genealogical societies. Speaker Merri DeVoe returned after an absence of a few years to speak on proper preparations for visiting a center for research such as Allen County Library. Salt Lake City, Detroit, New York. She stressed going on-line to review what the library has on hand so one knows exactly for what to hunt. Members Clark and Greta Parsons brought a bolt of upholstery fabric so willing members put new upholstery cn four more chairs to use in the library room. Now all the chairs match. A gift came from a member of four resource books from Gratiot County and were added to the library slielves and catalogue. Emily Goodemoot of rural Ionia was on the dean's list for Central Michigan University for the spring term. Amy Deatsman, Rebecca. Frizzell, Michelle Palmatier and Caleb Sinke also were named to the list. On the list of graduates. Michele is includ­ ed. She is daughter of Scott and Suk of Tasker Road. Neil Patera was also on the dean's list. Nicole Malosh of Jenison is engaged to many Jason Centals in October. Her parents are Louis and Joanne Malosh of Lake Odessa. She is a graduate of Ottawa Hill High School in Grand Rapids He is a graduate of Hudsonville High School and the Christian Life School of Theology. The death of Forrest Mitchell last week brings to mind an incident from years ago. Back in 1971, the rather new historical socie­ ty , with Fair Board approval, named. Alton Nye as grand marshal, the first such naming. Mr. Nye had been a longtime pharmacy owner with a memory that went back to Bonanza before Lake Odessa. Mr. Nye had been informed that Mr. Mitchell would be riding with him early in the parade. When the morning came, Nye was surprised to sec. not William Mitchell, whom he expected, but Forrest Mitchell, village presi­ dent. He was all dressed up, complete with top hat so they rode in style on a convertible. Tlie next year Walter Reed was the grand marshal. He chose to have his ever-constant companion Beau, a dog, ride with him. The dog even had a ribbon around his neck for the occasion. Mrs. Reed stood by the post office and waved as they passed by. Most men since have had their wives ride along. Marie Pickens' brother James came from California and rode with her in a horse-drawn con­ veyance with Ed Leak driving. In the centen­ nial year. 1987, there were several marshals, each representing a different phase of com­ munity life. Fred Morris was chosen to repre­ sent agriculture. For the parade, be and wife Fran rode in a steam-cleaned manure spread­ er. Ernest Cusack rode in a horse-drawn vehi­ cle, as did Art and Marcia Raffler in 2005. The picket fence that surrounds the Joe and Sue Riel home Emerson Street has a showy display of marigolds lining the fence. Dr. Aaron Freeman's office has a border or flow­ ers that attract butterflies and outstanding planter flowers. Sue Ketchum, master garden­ er. has a beautiful yard or. Sixth Avenue. Her parents, the Hampel.1 on lower Fourth Avenue, each year have great areas of beauti­ ful colors in their several flower beds. Additional graduates of Central Michigan University are Amanda. Bengel. Neil Patera and Caleb Sinke. From Ferris State University new graduates are Tracey Jordan and Brian Stowell. Stem stepfather Dear Annie: I married a generous, kind and funny man three years ago. -Brent" has no children, but I have two sons from my abu­ sive previous marriage who are now 18 and 15. Their father has little to do with us. and I’ve had my share of problems raising the boys. We have attended counseling many times. The problem is that Brent cannot see any­ thing positive about my children. He expects perfection and cannot forgive them for any mistakes. He also believes they are guilty unless they can prove themseives innocent. Brent is a very giving person when it comes to everyone else, but he feels my chil­ dren don't deserve anything from him. My older son has asked to borrow tools when working on his car. and Brent says no. Last year, we attended counseling as a family, but unfortunately. Brent has forgotten much of the advice. I have considered ending my marriage on more than one occasion, but I do love this man and am more happy with him than not. Right now I am -- At Wits' End in Hawaii Dear Hawaii: These are your children. If Brent refuses to treat them with greater kind­ ness and civility, we wonder why you think he is so wonderful. Your 18-year-old is prob­ ably ready to move out, but the 15-year-old is going to be living with you for a few more years. You must work this out now. Go back to family counseling and inform the counselor that Brent has difficulty stick­ ing to the program. Then make sure Brent realizes how crucial this is for the health of your marriage. Any man who professes to care for his wife should make a genuine effort to get along with those whom she loves. Greedy about gas Dear Annie: 1 am an 18-year-old female and recently attended a music festival in my area. Some friends asked if I would drive a gioup of us to the festival since it was more than 35 miles away. Reluctant);', I ngreed. The festival cost $21 as an enhance fee. along with food and a parking fet. not to mention gas. Each of the three passei.gers iii my car agreed io pay a portion of tlx.' $11 parking fee, but when it came time to pay co. 1 was given only a dollar or two by each one, leaving me to pay the rest. When I asked them to pitch in a few dollars for the $20 gas bill, they acted offended. Was it too much for me to ask for gas money in return for the ride? Broke in California Dear Broke: Of course not. Your cheap­ skate friends should have offered to split the gas and parking fees equally. Real friends would have insisted on it Kid care coverage Dear Annie: Millions of children will head back to school this fall without one essential item: health care coverage. Many of the 8.4 million uninsured children in the United States are eligible for low-cost or free health care coverage through Medicaid or the State Children's Health Insurance Program. Unfortunately, their parents may not realize their children qualify for this coverage. That's why Covering Kids & Families, a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, is getting the word out to parents that these programs are available and their kids may be eligible. Although eligibility varies, on average, a family of four earning up to $38,000 a year or more may qualify. As kids everywhere head back to school, let's get the word out. Parents can call tollfree 1-877-KIDS-NOW (1-877-543-7669) to find out if their children are eligible. Thank you for helping us connect kids with the health care coverage they need. - Sarah Shuptrine, National Program Director. Covering Kids & Families Dear Sarah Shuptrine: We're glad to do it. If any of our readers think their children may qualify for this program, we hope they will call today or visit www.coveringkidsandfamilies.org. Dimentia danger Dear Annie: I have an 85-year-old acquain­ tance who has dementia. "Rosa" lives alone, but she can no longer cook, operate the microwave, stove or even the toaster, so a year ago. I called Meals on Wheels. Yesterday. I picked Rosa up at home, and when she opened the door, the heat almost knocked me over. It was in the 90s. and instead of turning on the air conditioning. Rosa had accidentally turned on the TV. She was wearing the same suit she'd worn to church for two weeks, and it was filthy and stained. Her hair hadn’t been combed in days. Rosa has no idea what day of the week, month or year it is. A woman comes to help her four hours a day. but Rosa doesn’t trust her. so they argue constantly, and the care is substandard. Meals are not eaten or refriger­ ated. her clothes are not washed, and she is not bathed. She also doesn't take her medica­ tion. I have called Social Services, taken her to doctors' appointments, and I pick her up for church three times a week. Most of the time. I have to dress her or she will stand in the middle of the floor, completely confused. A few months ago. I took Rosa to the hos­ pital because she had chest pains, but the doc­ tors found nothing physically wrong. Her son came into town (only the second time in over a year), and they said she could not go home alone. He took her to a nursing home, but she refused to stay, so he took her back home and left her. I cannot find anyone to help me. Social Services won't do anything unless Rosa agrees to enter a nursing home, which she won't. Her son docs nothing. Can you offer any suggestions? - Chesapeake. Va. Dear Chesapeake: You are a caring friend. If you think the son would be willing and can afford it. suggest he hire a geriatric care man­ ager to handle his mother's situation. Ke can contact the National Association of Geriatric Care Managers at caremanager.org. Otherwise, it's time to call Adult Protective Services before Rosa sets the house on fire and forgets how to open the door to get out. Pie preferences Dear Annie: My sister graciously hosts our family's Labor Day party at her home. The problem is that "Karen" bakes numerous pies her specialty) from scratch in her "one-butt" kh’cben after everyone arrives. She is monop­ olized with food preparation and therefore h?s no time to visit. Wc all contribute food to the celebration. How can we tactfully get Karen to bake her pies ahead of time so we can all sit on the spa­ cious wraparound porch with s glass of iced tea? We have suggested this, but she insists the pies are best when served right oct of the oven. What do you think? - Eye* on tne Pies Dear Eyes: We think Karen likes t? be in her "one-butt" kitchen. If she preferred to be on her spacious porch, she would prepar the pies in advance. You can tell her that you don't notice much difference if the pie: are made ahead, and the real treat is spending more time with her. But otherwise, let her do what she wants. Watch what you say Dear Annie: My wife and 1 run a small business specializing in video recording of live events, and we use state-of-the-art equip­ ment. We recently recorded a local beauty pageant. The microphones picked up every­ thing. including the men 30 feet away, dis­ cussing the attributes of the contestants in very crude language. In this digital age. everyone should be aware that what you say in public isn't neces­ sarily private. It took a week of editing before we could forward copies to the girls' mothers. — RJ. in Illinois Dear RJ.: We miss the days when you could have a private conversation and not worry that someone was eavesdropping with a recorder, but times have changed. Thanks for the reminder. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net. or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 1I8J90. Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and readfeatures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2004 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE, INC. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 18. 2005 - Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Financial FOCUS Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. Falk School District #2 Orangeville Township You Can Stay in Control of Your Investment Outlook Many people throw up their hands in despair at what happens in the investment world. There seem to be so many things one cannot anticipate or control: political turmoil, rising oil orices. fluctuating interest rates, disappointing corporate earnings, etc. As an investor, aren’t you just at the mercy of these and other events? Not necessarily. You can't alter the headlines, but you can manage your response to them - and that makes all the difference. History lessons Falk School. 1905. Ry Joyce Weinbrecht A petition by Peter Falk for a school on Nov. 7, 1846. resulted in the organization of what would later be known as Falk School. The district included Sections 23. 24. 25. 26 where Peter’s land was located, and 35 and 36. The district also included the east halves of Sections 22. 27 and 34. At this time the district was #8. A log school house was built on Section 26 by Peter Falk and J.C. Woodman. Mary Warner of Prairieville taught the first term in the new log school. On May 8.1854. the districts were redi­ vided and renumbered, and Falk District became #2 and served Sections 23.24.25 and 26. the east halves of Sections 27 and 22. as well as the NE 1/2 of Section 34 and the N 1/2 of Section 36. In 1854. there were 38 students attend­ ing the Falk School, and by 1858 the number had increased to 45. Falk School District #2 was located on Section 26 near Wiley Lake on Norris Road just north of Hayward Road. It was annexed to Delton in 1940. The schoolhouse was used for storage until it was burned down, probably by the people who stole the alfalfa seed that was stored in it 1888-89 - Fall term. Teacher Effie Thrasher, S28 mo/ boys. 13 girls. Teacher keeps proper records, ability to govern and instruct satisfactory, ability to gain and hold attention good. Desks are suit­ able. No maps, globes or charts. Heat not good. Outbuildings in poor condition. No well. Director Andrew Havens. 1888-1899 - Spring term. Teacher: Jennie McDonald, salary $19/mo.; 11 boys. 8 girls. Teacher keeps proper records. 38 seats, desks are suitable. Only teacher aid is a dictionary. Healing not suitable, text books not uniform. No pre­ scribed course of study. Hygiene not taught. Director Andrew Havens. 1888- 89 - Winter term. Teacher Effie Thrasher, wages $28/mo. 19 boys. 13 girls, 40 seats, desks arc suitable small dictionary available but no other teaching aids. Text books not uniform. No pre­ scribed course of study. School not prop­ erly classified, number of classes per day 14. Different branches taught 7. hygiene not taught. Director: Andrew Havens. 1889- 90 - Winter term. Teacher Frank Hall, salary $35/mo. 24 boys. 12 eiris. Ability to leach and govern fair. N<» sell, text books not uniform. Hygiene not taught. Outbuildings fair. Director; Andrew Havens. 1890- 91 - Winter term. Teacher: Carry W. Jones. Salary $35/mo. 19 boys. 9 girls. Very capable rating Outbuildings and grounds poor. No well. Prescribed course of study. Hygiene taught. Director: Andy Havens. 1891- 92 - Spring term. Teacher Lillian Hagen. 6 boys. 5 girls. Ability in all phas­ es of teaching, satisfactory. Facilities not rated. Director: Charles Bussard. 1891- 92 - Fall term. Teacher: W. Hprry Jones, salary $36.50/mo.. 17 boys. 8 girls. Ability to govern superior, other phases of teaching satisfactory. Desks suitable. No teaching aids. Outbuildings OK No well. There is a prescribed course of study. Director: Charles Bussard. 1892- 93 - Spring term. Teacher: Mary Hom. salary $17/mo. 2 boys. 4 girls. Evaluation of facilities; buildings same as previous rating. Director: Charles Bussard. 1893-94 - Winter term. Teacher: Lillian Hagen, salary S28/mo., 8 boys, 10 girls. Teacher’s rating aver­ age and above average. Desks good. Outbuildings and grounds average and above average. Teaching aids are non-exist. School has prescribed courses of study. Director: John Killick. 1893-94 - Spring term. Teacher: not named, salary $18/mo. 1 boy. 7 girls. No further information. 1895 - Spring term. Teacher: Estella McDonald, wages $18/mo. Outbuldings fair. School house fair. Desks suitable. Teaching aids not available. Director: John C. Killick. 1897 - Winter term. Teacher: Lemmel Glasgow, salary $30/mo. 7 boys. 6 girls. Director: M.L. Jones. 1898 - Teacher: Myrtle Smith, salary S18/mo. 12 students first term. Director. M.L. Jones. 1898 - Teacher: Myrtle Smith, salary $18/mo. 12 students, second term. Director: M.L. Jones. Stay informed on local events... Subscribe to The BANNER! Call... 945-9554 Unfortunately, too many investors are reactive, not proactive. Violence in the Mideast? Time to sell the stocks. Oil prices approaching S50 per barrel? Head to the investment sidelines. Downgrading of General Motors and Ford credit rat­ ings? Put the money under the mattress. You get the picture. Negative news just plain frightens investors - and it frequent­ ly causes them to take negative actions. Of course, this phenomenon is nothing new. If you look back through the years at almost any major piece of bad news, you will see a striking pattern: Stock prices fall quickly, as people hurriedly sell shares, and then gradually recover and go on to new heights. Want a couple of examples? First, con­ sider the Cuban missile crisis. For many of us, it's now just a distant memory or an event in a history book. but. at the time, it marked a period of extraordinary fear and tension for Americans, as war with the Soviet Union seemed imminent. Not sur­ prisingly. many investors fled the market, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more than nine percent during the weeks of the crisis. But those investors who stayed the course were well rewarded; just six months after the conclusion of the missile crisis, the Dow had not only recovered the nine percent it lost, but also posted a nearly 29 percent gain. Now. let's mc/v6H forward nearly three decades, to the market crash of 1987. After the Dow plunged more than 500 points one day in October, a financial panic ensued. At its lowest point, the STOCKS The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT&T 19.78 -.22 SBC Communications 24.26 -.28 Anheuser Busch 44.26 -.06 CMS Energy 15.42 -.10 Coca-Cola 43.30 -X DaimlerChrysler 50.66 -.94 Dow Chemical 47.32 •82 Erxon-Mobd 59.07 Family Dollar 20.86 -.X -1.55 First Financial Bancorp 1725 ♦24 Ford Motor Co. 10.06 -.X General Motors 34 06 -1.X IBM 81.X JCPermey 49.74 -2.20 -1.72 Johnson & Johnson 63.01 •1.01 Kellogg's Company 45.X ♦ 32 McDonald’s 33.17 ♦ 73 Pfizer Inc. 26.05 -.65 Semco Energy 654 -.01 Sears Holding 137.16 -5.81 Spartan Motors 11.34 -22 TCF Financial 27.75 ♦X Wai Man 47.57 •1.65 Gold $446 X -$11.65 Silver $7.03 Dow Jones Average 10.513.45 1.48 Volume on NYSE •102.22 Dow was down 34 percent. But investors with patience and foresight didn't panic. And four months later, they looked pretty smart, as the Dow recouped the entire 34 percent and added on another 15 percent. In fact, that surge marked the beginning of an almost unbroken rally throughout the 1990s. You can find countless other revealing, if less dramatic, examples of the market bouncing back after a piece of unsettling news. Past performance is no guarantee of future results, but if investment history teaches us anything, it's this: Yesterday's events often have little to do with tomor­ row's results. Chart your own course If you create a long-term financial strategy - one that incorporates a diversi­ fied mix of investments suitable for your risk tolerance, individual goals and time horizon - you can continue making progress toward your objectives, no mat­ ter what is going on in the world around you. Will you always make short-term gains? No. Will you have "bad" months or even years? Almost certainly. But if you chart the course that's right for your needs, and you follow it relentlessly for years and decades, your chances of suc­ cess arc excellent. And that's the sort of news anyone would welcome. This entire site Copyright © 2005 Edward Jones -100M For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269)945-9554 — .n Pledging to be Your Healthcare Partner Our Pledge of Service To You Each and every Pennock employee and volunteer has taken a pledge to be your partner in personal, professional and progressive care. This means we pledge to treat you with courtesy, respect, professionalism and compassion while providing the most state of the art healthcare in the finest possible facility. For more information, or to find a Pennock affiliated physician near you, call (269) 945-1 PHY (1749) Pennock Partner, James L Weatherhead, M.D. Family Practice Pennock HEALTH ^SERVICES >0 Griners in Visit us on the web at www.pennockhealth.com 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings 0954+MI t0fe»si0Ml, progress,^ c*e �Page 10 - Thursday. August 18. 2005 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT. ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Tammy E Custer f/k/a Tammy E Stockham, an unmarried woman, to Key Bank USA. National Association, mortgagee, dated October 9. 2002 and recorded November 13. 2002 in Instrument Number 1091412. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by HSBC Bank USA. National Association, as trustee, on behalf uf the holders of the Deutsche Alt-A Securities, Inc Mortgage Loan Trust Certificates. Senes 2005-4 by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-Five and 52/100 Dollars (S99.875.52) including interest at the rate of 7.99% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises. or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on September 1. 2005. The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as: Lot 92E of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned tn accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the safe TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind •he sale m the event a 3rd party buys the property ana there is a simultaneous resolution with the bor­ rower In that event, your damages, if any. are limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate Dated August 4 2005 ORLANS ASSOCI­ ATES PC Attorneys for HSBC Bank USA. National Ass .ciation. as trustee, on behalf nf the holders of the Deutsche Aft-A Secunties. Inc. Mortgage Loan Trust Certificates. Senes 2005-1 . As Assignee P O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 F4e No 231 4745 ASAP714755 08.04 08/11. 08/18. G825 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default having been made m the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by David S Sprague and Ginger A. Sprague, husband and wife. Mortgagors, to First Franklin Financial Corp . subsidiary of National City Bank of Indiana. Mortgagee, dated the 22nd day of December. 2003 and recorded ;n the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 13th day of January. 2004 in Instrument No. 1120657 of Barry County Records. sa>d Mortgage having been assigned to Wells Fargo Bank. NA as Trustee on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Thirty One Thousand & Four Hundred Twenty Four & 71/100. (Si31.424 71). and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice ts hereby given that on the 1st day of September. 2005 at 1 00 o’dock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse m H.-stmgs, Ml (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 8.00% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attor­ ney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows All that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the City of Hastings. County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Lot(s) 10. Block 31. Eastern Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof During the six (6) months immediately following the sate, the pro-jorty may be redeemed, except that in the event mat the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed dunng 30 days immedi­ ately following the sale. Dated 8/4/2005 Wells Fargo Bank. NA as Trustee Mortgagee___________________________ FABRIZIO & BROOK. RC. Attorney for Wells Fargo Bank. NA as Trustee 838 W Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48034 248-362-2600 Pub 8/4 - 8/25 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bld amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Comna L. Wasmch. a single woman, original mortgagoi(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee tor lender. Mortgagee, dated September 26. 2003, and recorded on September 30. 2003 in instrument 1114403. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Tb'e® And 98/100 Dollars ($92.163 98). including interest at 6.625% per annum Under the power of sale contained tn said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given tnat said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on September 15. 2005 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan and are descnbed as A parcel of land in the Northwest fractional 1/4 of the Southeast fractional 1/4 of Section 32. Town 4 North. Range 8 West, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 post of said Section 32. thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 30 seconds East 1319.8 feet, thence North 0 degrees 4 minutes West 1333 feet for the true point o’ beginning of the description, thence North 0 degrees 04 minutes West 160 feet, thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 30 seconds West 200 feet, thence South 0 degrees 4 mnnutes East 160 feet, thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 30 seconds East 200 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wr*h MCLA 600.3241a. m which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: August 18. 2005 For more information, please call: FC X 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . as nominee for lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4063818F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BF USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONT 4CT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This tale may be remind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bld amount tendered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel H Overbeck. an unmarried man. original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc as nominee for tender. Mortgagee, dated August 24.3001. and recorded on August 31. 2001 in instrument 1065730. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Eight And 54/100 Dollars ($49,388.54). including interest al 7.75% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice ts hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on September 1. 2005 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as: Lot 4 Block 15 of M.J Kenfields Addition to the City, for­ merly Village, of Hastings, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats. Page 9. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sate Dated: August 4. 2005 For more information, ptease call: FC X 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. P.C Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc as nominee for tender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fife 4062375F01 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a summary of an Ordinance, being Ordinance No 120. wnch was adopted by the Townsnip Board of Prainevilte Township at its meeting held on August 10. 2005 SECTION I. REZONING OF PROPERTY IN LAND SECTION 31 This section amends Section 5 1 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to unplatted land in Land Section 31 so as to rezone land at 12650 Cressey Road in Prainevilte Township from the *R-1’ Single Family Low Density Residential District to the 'A* Agricultural District SECTION II. SEVERABILITY The provisions of this Ordinance are severable SECTION III EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES This Ordinance shall take effect eight (8) days following publication after adoption All ordi­ nances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are repeated PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that ine full text of this Ordinance has been posted in the office of the Prainevilte Township Clerk at the address set forth below and that copies of this Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the office of the Prainevilte Township Clerk during reg­ ular business hours of regular working days following the date of this publication Normajean Nichols, Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 S. Norris Road Dutton, Ml 49046 (269) 623-2664 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Diana Alexander, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s). to America's Wholesale Lender. Mortgagee, dated April 14. 1999. and recorded on April 27. 1999 in instrument 1028695. tn Barry county records. Michigan, on whet) mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand One Hundred SeventyNine And 77/100 Dollars ($100,179 77). including interest at 7.875% per annum Under the power ot sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wilt be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 11X) PM. on September 15. 2005. Said premises are situated in Charter Township ol Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as LYING IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 12. TOWN 3 NORTH RANGE 9 WEST DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION. THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4. 394 00. THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4. 50 00 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE CON TINUING SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 200 00 FEET. THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH WEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 228 41 FEET TO THE EAST BANK OF THE THORNAPPLE RIVER. THENCE NORTH 09 DEGRFFS 02 MINUTES 04 SECONDS WEST 10 11 FEET. THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE EAST BANK OF THE THORNAPPLE RIVER TO A POINT 230 00 FEET WEST OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 230 00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING TOGETHER WITH AND SUB­ JECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR DRIVEWAY PUR POSES OVER A STRIP OF LAND 33 00 FEET WIDE. 16 50 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTER L'NE DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 12. SAID POINT LYING WEST 394 00 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4. THENCE SOUTH. PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4. 250 00 FEET TO THE END OF SAID DESCRIBED CENTERLINE The redemption period shaZ be 6 months from the date ol such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. m which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the da e of such sate Dated: August 18. 2005 For more information, please call. FC X 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans. Inc d/b/a America's Wholesale Lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms Michigan 48025-5822 File 4064283F01 McDonnell, conley SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING JULY 25. 2005 • 6:30 P.M. Special meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance Present: Lee. Flint. Lyons. Rogers. Hawthorne. Greenfield & Carr Also present 6 guests Minutes of the July 13. 2005 Regular Board Meeting and Closed Session approved Motion was made to continue membership with Barry County Chamber of Commerce, approved by roll call vote. Motion was made to accept the purchase pnee of $900,000 for ihe township property, in theory approved by voice vote Motion to adjourn at 8 22 pm Respectfully submitted. Robin J. Hawthorne. Clerk Attested to by. Jim L Carr. Supervisor cssmwj STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate RLE NO. 2005-24339 DE Estate ol CATHERINE M LORD Date ol birth 05/29/1922 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Catherine M. Lord, who lived at 4200 Otis Lake Road. Hastings. Ml 49058. Michigan died June 3. 2005 Creditors ol the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Lester R Lord, named person­ al representative or proposed personal representa­ tive. or to both the probate court at 206 W Court. Ste 302. Hastings and the named/proposed per sonal representat.ve within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice August 10. 2005 Robert J. Longstreet P53546 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-3495 Lester R Lord 4200 Otis Lake Road Hastings. Ml 49058 M A.. — a: — —. trart^on Auctions •’ IntufuMf rut*' • Nv Bark Ta»rt .v 2 STORY HOME 6991 Ackers Point Rd . Delton. Ml On Site. Sat . Aug 20 • 10 00 AM Z 034s si Tot», 3BRZBA Lmng Hoorn Sun R ...■ filial Bawmenl Vmvl Propone roscwl An Htstinq Central An Z Decks Dtfecto'n Ron, Defter. uke M-43 >rtr> to =: • • Acker-, Pont Rd to proper*, hr I'— '■»'_______ ■-***■? Call 886 481 5108 tor information or visit www Iranzon com Its) trannon iippus . arslanian & NEVEUX. LLP BY: RICHARD L. McDONNELL 38500 Woodward Avenue. Suite 300 Bloomfield Hills. Michigan 45304-5051 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE BAKER/250051476 MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions ol a certain mortgage made by Johnny Norns Baker a/k/a Johnny N Baker and Dulcey L Baker ak'a Duicey L Baker. Husband and Wife, of Bellevue Michigan iMortgagors) to Beneficial Michigan Inc (Mortgagee) a Delaware Corpoiation caied October 21. 2004 and recorded m the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry State of Micnigan. on October 25. 2004 in Document >113611-4 Barry County Records on which mort­ gage there ® claimed to ne due at the date of this notice the sum of $92,591 8 including interest at the rate of 10 092% per annum together with any addi­ tional sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned as provided for in said mortgage and no suit or proceedings at law orm equity havmr been instituted to recover the debt secured by sate mortgage, or any part thereof NOW. THEREFORE, by virtue of the power o' sate contained in said mortgage and the statute of the Stale of Michigan in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on the 15th day of September. 2005 al 1 00 o dock p m the under­ signed will. At the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Michigan foreclose said mortgage by setting at pub­ lic, auction to the highest bidder the premises described in sate mortgage ex so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amounts due on said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expens­ es, including the attorneys fees allowed by law. and also ary sum or sums which may be pad by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises Which said premises are described as follows Land situated in the Township of Assyria. Barry County. Stale of Michigan is described as follows: THE EAST 220 FEET OF THE NORTH 240 FEET OF THE EAST 16 02 CHAINS OF THE NORTH 24 92 CHAINS OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 36 TOWN 1 NORTH RANGE 7 WEST Tax ID *08-01-036-004 20 Commonly known as: 10440 Huff Road The redemption pence shall be six months from the date of such sate unless the property ts deter­ mined abandoned m accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be thirty days from the date of such sate DATED August 9. 2005 Mortgagee Beneficial Michigan Inc Richard L McDonnell (P38788) Attorney for Mortgagee 38500 Woodward Avenue. Suite 300 Bloomfield Hills. Michigan 48304-5051 (248) 540-7500 Pub: 8/11-9/8 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having been made m the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by TIMOTHY J HAIGH and JOLENE F HAIGH husband and wile, to HOMESTEAD SAVINGS BANK dated May 17. 2002 and receded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan on May 22. 2002, m Liber 1060808 of Mortgages on which Mortgage there ts clamed to be due at the date of this notice, lor principal and interest, the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Sixly-Three and 72/100 ($83.463 72) Dollars, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover m the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof whereby the power of sate contained in sate Mortgage has become operative. NOW. THEREFORE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in sate Mortgage and in pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided, the sate Mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein described or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse east door, 220 West State Street, in tM City of Hastings, and County of Barry Michigan, tt-r.l being the place of holding the Circuit Court in ? te for said County, on September 15. 2005. at 100 o'clock Eastern Daylight Savings Time m the allemoon of said day. and sate premis­ es will be sold to pay ths amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgage, together with 5 750% interest, legal costs, attorneys fees and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee due? oay on or poor to the date of sate sate; which said prem­ ises are described m said Mortgage as follows tbwit: Lot 8. Block 10. H.J. Kenfield s Addition, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats, on page 9 City ol Hastings, Barry County. Michigan The redemption penod shall be six (6) months from the date ol such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241 a. in whtch case the redemption penod shall be thirty (30» days from the date of such sate Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are hereby advised that this notice ts attempting to collect a debt, and that any informa­ tion obtained will be used against you If you dispute this indebtedness within thirty (30) days ol your receipt of this notice, you will be pro­ vided with verification of the amount owing Dated July 20. 2005 HOMESTEAD SAVINGS BANK Mortgagee TUCK. GARRISON & MOORE. PLLC. By Mark W Garrison (P24068) Attorneys tor Mortgagee Business address: 403 South Superior. P.O Box 660 Atxon Michigan 49224 The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking individuals to serve on the Construction Board of Appeals. Applicants- must be a licensed builder, licensed plumber or licensed electrician. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office. 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W State St. Hastings; (269) 945-1284. and must be returned to utter than 500 p.m. on August 22. 2005 CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council nf the City o> Hastings will hold a Public Hearing on Monday. Augus* 22.2005. at 7:30 p m in the Council Chambers, second floor of Ch; Hall, for the purpose of receivin public comment and making ? determination on the creation of an Industrial Development District of parcel number 08-55-265-028-00 at 1135 Enterprise Drive. Hastings, as permitted by Public Act 198 of ’9’4. as amended For additional information about this potential Industrial Development District contact the Community Development Director at 269 945 2468 or at City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings The City will provide reasonable and necessary aids and serv­ ices for persons with disabilities upon five days notice to the City Clerk by calling 269 945 2468 or TDD call relay services at 800 649 3777 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk 0SS443P0 Thank You!!!! The Barry County Register of Deeds and staff along w ilh the Barn County Absf . t office staff, would like to sa) Thank You to all of our customers, individuals and businesses alike, who have been so patient and understanding through our recent attempt at a new computer software installation. Because there were several issues with this program we were delayed in processing documents in the timely manner that we all are accustomed to here in Barry County. We have been working mans overtime hours to make sure that all documents have been properly recorded aid captured on image before releasing them from our custody as prescribed by law. We arc aware that this has caused inconveniences tor many individuals and businesses alike. For that we arc truly very sorry. With the dedica­ tion and hard work of the employees in these offices we will be back up-to-date soon. Once again, as we all pull together to accomplish this task, we arc reminded of what a great place Barry Count) is to live and work. Thank you again Sincere!). Darla Burghdoff Barr\ Count) Register of Deeds �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 18, 2005 - Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interval. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has b»en made in the conditions of a mortgage made Ly Bruce D Vaughn and M«hete L Vaughn Husband and Wife., original mortgagors). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for tot .dec. Mortgagee, dated June 9. 2003. and recorded on Juno 18. 2003 in instrument 1106800. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Two And 04/100 Dollars ($96,572 04). including interest at 5.875% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby grven that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of 'he mortgaged txemises. or some part of them, a’uubiic vendue at the Barry County Courthouse ih Hastings at 1:00 PM. on September 8. 2005 Said premises are situated m Township of Barry. Exrrv County. Michigan. and are describee as: Cc*nn'^»nang at a point on the East hne of th-j West 1X of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North. Range 9 West; Distant North 0 De;rees 04 Minutes 48 Seconds West 661.01 feet rrom the Southeast comer of said West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4; thence South 89 Degrees 39 Minutes 25 Sec-.nd< West 1316.82 feet to the West line of said West 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence North 00 Degrees 02 Minutes 15 Seconds East along said West Section line 330 89 feet: thence North 89 Degrees 29 Minutes 25 Seconds East 1315 14 feet to said East line of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4; thence South 00 Degrees 04 Minutes 48 Seconds East along said East line 330.89 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale Dated ; August 11. 2005 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593 1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #061744F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall bo limit­ ed sotety to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert M Zech and Jennifer L Zech, husband and ‘rile, origi­ nal mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc as nominee for lender. Mortgagee, dated March 4. 2004. and recorded on March 15. 2004 m instrument 1123609, in Barry county records. Michigan, on wmeh mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty Thousand Two Hundred Seventy And 66/100 Dollars ($130,270.66). includ­ ing interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1G0 PM. on September 15,2005 Said premises are situated in Village of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as: PARCEL 1: LOT 16 AND THE EAST 1/2 OF LOT 17. 'AKEWOOD ACRES NO. 2. WOODLAND TOVNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS. PAGE 69. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. PARCEL 2: LOT 5. LAKEWOOD ACRES. WOODLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN UBER 5 OF PLATS. PAGE 2. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date ol such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated August 18. 2005 For more information, please call: FC X 248 593.1302 Trott & Trott. P C Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee lor lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #051340F02 THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTT. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronald Mudgetl and Vivien Mudgett. to Citifmanoal Mortgage Company. Inc IA/a Associates Home Equity Services inc. mort­ gagee. dated February 27. 2001 and recorded March 12. 2001 in Instrument Number 1056066. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred ThirtyFive Thousand Five Hundred Seventeen and 39/100 Dollars ($135 517 39) including interest at the rate of 10.88% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on September 1. 2005 The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1304 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof The redemption penod shall be 6 rr'xrths from the date of such sale, un’ess lhe property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241?, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale m the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with tfie borrower In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale Dated: August 4. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Crtifinancial Mortgage Company. Inc f/k/a Associates Home Equity Servess ..c . As Mortgagee RO. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 201.1291 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIU­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Dwane R Tagged, a single man. to Vandyx Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, mortgagee, dated November 17. 1998 and record­ ed November 24. 1998 in Instrument Number 1021358, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee, fka Bankers Trust Company of California NA. as Custodian or Trustee by assignment dated December 15. 1998 and recorded on March 18. 1999 in Instrument Number 1026708 . Barry County Record*- There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Fifty-Six Thousand Nine Hundred One and 51/100 Dollars ($56,901 51) including interest at the rate of 10.45% per annum Under the power of sale con­ tained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mort­ gage will be foredoseo by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on September 15. 2005. The premises are located in the Village of Freeport. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. Lot 5. Stock 4. Village of Freeport, and the West 60 feet of Lot 6 of Block 4. Village of Freeport, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 22. reserving the South 8 feet there from for Street purpose. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property ts determined abandoned in accordance w,’h MCLA §600 3241a in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sale TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there ts a simultaneous resolution with the bor rower. In that event, your damages, if any. are limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale Dated: August 18. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCI­ ATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee, fka Bankers Trust Company of California NA. as Custodian or Trustee . As Assignee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 209.3175 ASAP717432. 08/18, 08/25. 09/01, 09/08 HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting August 9. 2005 All Board members present; Commissioner Gibson. Bin Sweet from Thomapple Manor Approved consent agenda. Received Treasurer s Report Agreed that the preferred sewer hne location for Thomapple Manor ts M-37 south to M-79. east to McKeown Road, north to Manor Amended budget m Election and Street Lights accounts. Paid outstanding bills Meeting adjourned at 7 50 pm Bonnie Cruttenden. Clerk Attested to by: Jim Brown. Supervisor AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made m the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Roberta E Wierenga, a single person, also known as Roberta Wierenga of Barry County, Michigan. Mortgagor to Fifth Third Bank dated the 31 si day of January. A.D 2003. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 18th day of February. A.D. 2003. in Document No. 1097742 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $149.719 98 (One hundred Forty Nine thousand. Seven hundred Nineteen dol­ lars and Ninety Eight cents) including interest there on at 6 49% (six prvnt lour nine) percent per annum And no suit proceedings at law or tn equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortjage or any part thereof Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained m said mortgage and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan tn such case made and provided, notice is hereby gtvu.' that on . the 22nd day of September. A D. 2005. >it 1:00 o'clock said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction. to the high­ est bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Barry County. Michigan, of the prem­ ises descnbed in said mortgage Which said prem­ ises are described as follows AM that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Yankee Springs. ;n the County ol Barry and State of Michigan and descnbed as follows to wit: Condominium Unit 22. Bay Meadow Condominium. A Condominium according to the Mauer Deed Recorded in as Document No. 1052228, in the office of the Barry County Register of Deeds and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plat No. 19. together with full rights tn general common elements and lim­ ited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of Public Acts of 1978. as amended Commonly known as: 1632 Parker Dr. Tax ID: 08-16-280-022-00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated August 18. 2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG A REIS CO., LP.A. By Daniel E. Best. (P-58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weltman. Weinberg & Reis Co . LP.A. 755 W. Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy. Michigan 48084 WWR#03766595 Pub: 8/19 - 9/16 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY Synopsis PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular MeeCng August 10, 2005 Meeting was called to order at 700 P.M. Roll Cai:. Supervisor Herzog. Treasurer Nottingham. Clerk Nichols and Trustees RAchte and Kennedy, ard members of the public. Public comment: Jim Cary & Lana Langone both stated reasons agamst increasing toe distance requmng sewer hook-up. Ken Craft requested to reserve comment for dur­ ing agenaa items Approved agenda Approved minutes ol June A July Regular and Special Board Meetings Received BPH and Pine Lake Fire Department reports. Approved "Fur Sale' sign tor BPH tire truck and bids to be accepted Approved Pride Care as "Back-up" mutual aid for Lansing Mercy Ambulance. Took no action on Emergency Services Charge Ordinance Prainevilte Police Report placed on He Approved Letter of Intent for Shaheen Chevrolet for Tahoe for Police Dept Parks report received. Approved Shelp Lake Drive Special Assessment District No 05-01 for public hearings Tabled Amendments to Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System connection Approved to accept and sign ATT/Ctnguiar cell tower lease agreement Sent Barry County Hazard Mitigation policy to Planning A Zoning Comm, for review Approved bid for ceme tery drives Adopted Ordinance # 120 . Approved bills in the amount of $24,800 47. Clerk’s report placed on file. Treasurer's report placed on file Passed Resolution of Governing Body (Exhibit C-1) for Pine Lake Fire truck. Approved for 2 individuals to attend 7 session conference A payment for same Meeting adjourned at 9:15P.M. Normajean Nichols. Clerk Attested to by: Mike Herzog, Supervisor wwwe ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shaft be limited sotety to ths return of the bld amount tendered at sate, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been maoe m the conditions of a mortgage made by Debora E Amaro, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s). to M A I Bank FSB. Mortgagee, dated April 19. 2000, and recorded on July 18. 2005 in instrument 1149626. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Two Hundred Seven And 92/100 Dollars ($125.207 92). including interest at 9.94% per annum Under the power of sate contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice ts hereby grven that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 100 PM. on September 1.2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 19. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan. distant North 00 degrees 19 min­ utes 51 seconds East 198.00 feet from the Scumwest comer of said section; thence continuing North 00 degrees 19 minutes 51 seconds East along said West section line 233.55 feet; thence South 88 degrees 24 minutes 12 seconds East 694 43 feet; thence South 00 degrees 41 minutes 54 seconds West along the East line of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said section. 233.52 feet; thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 12 seconds West 488.91 feet; thence North 00 degrees 41 minutes 54 seconds East 10.5 feet, thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 12 seconds West 61 feet; thence South 00 degrees 41 minutes 54 seconds West 10.5 feet; thence North 88 degrees 24 min­ utes 12 seconds West 143 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to the rights of the public over that part used for road purposes on Miller Road Also: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 19. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Hope Townstep. Barry County. Michigan, distant North 00 degrees 19 minutes 51 seconds East 198.00 feet from the Southwest comer of said Section for place of beginning , thence South 88 degrees 24 minutes 12 seconds East 61 feet; thence South 00 degrees. 19 minutes. 51 seconds West 10.5 feet; thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 12 seconds West 61 feet; thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes 51 sec­ onds East 10.5 feet to the place of beginning Subject to the rights of the pubic over that part as used fc: road purposes on Miller Road The redemption penod shall be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated: August 4, 2005 For more information, ptease cafl: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For M A I Bank FSB 30400 fetegreph Rd Ste 200 Notice Of Mortgage Fofectoeure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. in that event, your damages, if any. shall be limit­ ed sotety to ths return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sate, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Duane E Bowerman and Maha E Bowerman husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee lor tender. Mortgagee, dated April 11. 2002. and recorded on Apnl 23. 2002 in instrument 1078742. and modified by Affidavit executed on April 23. 2004 and record­ ed on Apnl 26. 2004 in instrument 1126349. in Barry county records. Mctegan. on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Nme And 62/100 Dollars ($92,189.62). including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Court:<^se in Hastings at 1 GO PM. on September 15. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Thomapple. Barry Coun»y. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing on the South 1/8 hne of Section 35 where 1/8 hne intersected by State Trunk Line Highway M-37; thence Northwesterly along said Highway 250 feet for a place of begin ning; thence Northwesterly along said Highway 250 feet; thence West 528 feet; thence Southeasterly parallel with the Highway 250 feet; thence East 528 feet to the place of beginning, ail in the North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 35. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Thomapple Township. Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned tn accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated August 18. 2005 For more information, please call: FC X 248 593 1302 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc. as nominee tor lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bmgharn Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #063896F01 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #055146F02 - Buffing with surfare deaner and polymer sealant Removes - Fine scratches,road grime & oxidation - Safe for deorcoat finishes - HASTINGS XTAIL NOTICE The Board of County Road Commissioners of Barry County has scheduled a public hearing on Monday. August 22.2005. at 7:00 p.m. at the Baltimore Township Hal. The public hearing is for consideration of the abandonment of a portion of Ickes Road between Chartton Park Road and Lawrence Road Ickes Road is a seasonal road in this section and all interested parties should attend or forward a tetter to the Barry County Road Commission at 1725 West M-43. Hastings. Ml 49058. Any ques­ tions. ptease contact the Barry County Road Commission at 269 945-3449 Any <in •189 J Stocks J Bonds \Mutual Funds JlRAs JCDs Hastings City Bank HCB Mortgage Company PRQDLCT Mark D. Christensen, AAMS 421W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 or toll free (800) 288-5220 www.edwardjones.com Edwardjones Katie McKinney #88 On your First Place Heat win at the Barry County Fair Derby on July 18th, 2005 Your driving experience on the road really came in handy! Love - Your Family 30 Year Fixed 30 Year Fixed-Biweekly 20 Year Fixed 20 Year Fixed • Biweekly IS Year Fixed IS Year Fixed - Biweekly 7 Year Balloon 3 Year ARM I Year ARM INTEREST RATE POINTS APR 6000 6I25 sns 6000 S625 3 750 5623 6 623 6375 000 000 0 00 0 00 000 0 00 COO 000 000 6 067 6IR2 3 963 6 0R0 5733 3R53 5734 R 704 1132 Call Karla for Your Free Pre-Approval Today! 269-945-2401 Quality & Affordability Premium Vinyl Windows While Double-Hung Window • Guarted Low Pnce Installad! • Saw Morey on your Healing 4 Cooing Bills • Glass Srealaoe Warranty • Lifetime Warranty • Doutrie-pane Glass •Series 4000 �Page 12 - Thursday. August 18. 2005 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bee.' made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Cary Sias and Renee Sias, husband and wife, origir al mort­ gagors). to National City Bank of Columbus. Mortgagee, dated December 2,2000, and recorded on December 4. 2000 in instrument 1052568. in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to HSBC Bank USA. NA. as Trustee on behalf of ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust and for the registered holders of ACE Secunties Corp Home Equity Loan Trust. Series 2005-SD2. Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Thirty­ Eight And 33/100 Dollars ($69,038.33). including interest at 13.25% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given tnat said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or seme part of them, at public vendue ai the Barry County courthouse in Hastings at 1530 PM. on September 8. 2005. Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 7 of Block 10 of SAMUEL ROUSH'S ADDITION to the Village of Freeport, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded m Uber 1 of Plats, Page 23 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated August 11. 2005 For more information, please caN: FC J 248.593 1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For HSBC Bank USA. NA, as Trustee on behalf of ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust and for the registered holders of ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust. Series 2005-SD2, Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File S036826F02 ommw FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm la a debt collector attempting to cok wet a oaDL Any inTormation oouirwu win ue uaed for thto purpose. If you are In the Military, ptoeae contact our office at the num­ ber listed betow. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Ronald D. Ma-m and Mary E. Martin. Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., solely as nominee for Aegis Mortgage Corporal.on d/b/a UC Lending, an Oklahoma Corporation Mortgagee, dated March 26. 2002 and recorded April 11, 2002 in Instrument 9 1078027. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of Forty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Four Dollars and Sixty-One Cents ($48,544.81) Including interest 8 625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage witt be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Ml al 1:00PM. on Thursday, September 15. 2006. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7. Town 2 North, Range 10 West, running thence North 8 rods; thence East 10 rods; thence South 8 rods; thence West 10 rods «the piece ol beginning. Reserving however for permanent use of driveway a strip 2 rods wide off the South side of above described premises. Commonly known as 6180 Rook. Plainwell Ml 49060 The redemption period snail be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CI 600.3241a. In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: AUGUST 15. 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., soiefy as nominee tor Aegis Mortgage Corporation dfo/a UC Lending Mortgagee Attomevs: Potestrvo A Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hitts, Ml 46X7 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 05-37623_______ Pub: 8/18 -9/8 FRESH LOOK PADiTING INTER1OR&EXTERIOR THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW »F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert W. Barton and Deborah K. Barton, husband and wife. Io Ameriquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated August 16. 1997 and recorded August 22. 1997 in Instrument Number 1000686. Barry County Records Said mortgage ts now held by Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. NA successor by merger to Norwest Bank Minnesota, N.A.. as trustee of Salomon Brothers Mortgage Securities VII. Inc. Assetbacked Certificates. Senes 1997-06 Under Pooling and Servicing Agreement Dated as of November 1. 19Without Recourse by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mort­ gage the sum of Seventy-Four Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-One and 18/100 Dollars ($74,231.18) including interest at the rate of 9.50% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry Cot-.ry, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on September 8. 2005. The premises are located in the Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 ol Section 26, Town 4 North. Range 10 West, descnbed as: Commencing at the Southeast comer (East 1/4 cor­ ner) of said Northeast 1Z4, thence North 90 Degrees 00 Minutes West 5.0 feet along the South fine of said Northeast 1/4. thence North 45 Degrees 18 Minutes X Seconds West 366 0 feet along the centeriine of Irving Road, thence North 43 Degrees 45 Minutes X Seconds West 1028.0 feet along said centeriine to point of beginning, thence North 43 Degrees 45 Minutes X Seconds West 364.56 feet, thence South 89 Degrees 25 Minutes X Seconds East 550.0 feet, thence South 49 Degrees 07 Minutes X Seconds West 393 89 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of the sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, If any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale. Dated: August 11, 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Weds Fargo Bi>nk Minnesota. NA suc­ cessor by mf*r>er to Norwest Bank Minnesota. N.A.. as trustee of Salomon Brothers Mortgagesecurities VII, Inc. Asset-backed Certificates. Series 1997-M Under Pooling and Servicing Agreement Dated as of November 1. 19Without Recoup . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 214 2273 PAINTING &REMODELING 1-517-852-9569 OR 1-517-852-0809 Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them son is starting college this fall. I iv.is worried because I couldn’t afford another payment. Thanks to MainStreet’s new Interest Only The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEPT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee, in that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed sotety to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions at a mortgage made by Brett A Mansberger. a married man. original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for lender. Mortgagee, dated February 7. 2003. and recorded on February 10, 2003 in instrument 1097350. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seven Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-One And 70/IX Dottars ($107,531.70). including interest at 4.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wilt be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM. on August 25. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 68, 69. and 70 of the Reptet of Outlet *A* of Fair Lake Park Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 88 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale Dated: July 28. 2005 For more information, please call: FC R 248 593 1305 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee tor lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fwms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #048949F02 Nodce Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato TH® FIRM S A DEFf COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS. This sate may ba rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall bo limit­ ed sotety to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at tale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Ronald Hyatt and Colters Hyatt, hts wife, original mortgagor(5). to American Elite Financial, inc.. Mortgagee, dated June 13, 2002, and recorded on July 22, 2002 in instrument 1084164. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Flagstar Bank, FSB as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at me date hereof the sum of Seventy-Three Thou-and Six Hundred Seventy-Six And 38/ICX) Dollars ($73,676.38), including interest at 8% per unnum. Under the power of sale contained in raid mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgoqe will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prenuws. or some part of them, at public vendue, at the 3arry County Courthouse m Hastings at 1:00 PM, on September 15. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the South 1/2 of the South 1/2 of the Northwest fracttonal 1/4 of Section 29. Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as tottows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of the Northwest fracttonal 1/4 of said section; thence West along the South hne of the Nortwest fraction­ al 1/4 of said section 1255 feet; thence North paral­ lel with the East line of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said section 1'36 feet; thence East parallel with the South line of the Northwest fracttonal 1/4 of said section 959 feet. thence North parallel with the East line of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said section 44 tuet; thence East parallel with the South fine of the Northwest fractional 1 /4 of said section 296 feet; thence South along the East fine of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said section to the place of begin­ ning, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated: August 18. 2005 For more information. please cal: FC W 248.593 1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Flagstar Bank. FSB 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4064095F01 I was able to refinance my home. Nou I can afford those tuition payments. earns his degree, I’ll be ready to switch it back. Ftyr now, it's a solution that works for me. ” Interest Only Mortgages Now available at MainStreet Savings Bank. Call a loan originator for details. (269)945-9561 or (800)267-3830 MA EET If 5 how we bank here. UJ Congratulations! Dan McKinney #007 On your First Place Heat Win at the Barry County Fair Derby on July 23rd, 2005 you really put your purse into it! Love - Your Family Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE 08TAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLFASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. in then went your damages. H any, shelf ba limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon mode in the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles D. Hancock, a Single Man. ongmal mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc. as nominee tor lender. Mortgagee, dated October 20, 2003, and recorded on February 11. 2004 in instru­ ment 1122051. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Four Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Nine And 26/100 Dottars ($74,329 26). including interest at 8 75% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premise*, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at IX PM. on Septembers. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as: A parcel of land in the Souleast 1 /4 of Section 31, Town 1 North. Range 8 West. Described as; commencing at the East 1/4 Post of said Sectton 31; thence North 88 Degrees 57 Minutes West along the East and West 1/4 fine. 437.75 feet, thence South X Degrees 55 Minutes West 296 16 Feet to the Tree Place of Begimng; thence North 88 Degrees 57 Minutes West. Parattei with sted 1/4 Ine, 44125 teat; thence South X Degrees 55 Minutes West. 7X.35 Feet; thence South 89 Degrees 01 Minutes 34 Seconds East. 44125 Feet; thence North X Degrees 55 Minutes East 699 76 Feet to the Place of Beginning Together with an easement for ingress, egress and Public utrtrtes as described betow. also together with and subject to any and all other easements, rights and restrictions of record. Description al easement for ingress, egress and public utilrtes: A Parcel of land m the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, descnbed as: Commencing at the East 1/4 Post of Said Sectton 31; thence North 88 Degrees 57 Minutes West, along the East and West 1/4 line, 542.75 Feet to the True Place ol Beginning; thence continuing North 88 Degrees 57 Minutes West, along said 1/4 Ine, 66.X Feet; thence South X Degrees 55 Minutes West 296.16 Feet; thence South 89 Degrees 01 Minutes 34 Seconds East. 66 X Feet; thence North X Degrees 55 Minutes East. 296.16 Feet to the Place of Beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated: August 11.2X5 For more information, please cal: FC X 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for lender 304X Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 8063117F01 Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. te a debt collector and we ere attempting to collect a debt and any Intormabon obtained will bo used MORTGAGE SXTL r t>te conditions of a mortgage made by MICHAEL D YOKING. A MARRIED MAN to MORTGAGE ELEC­ TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS. AS NOMI­ NEE FOR BROADMOOR FINANCIAL SERVICES. INC. A MICHIGAN CORPORATION .Mortgagee, dated July 16,2004. and recorded on Juiy 21,2004 . as Im.Tume.'t No. 1131128, in BARRY County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be ck-e at Ihe date hereof the sum of one hundred forty four thousand tour hundred eighteen and 16/IX Dottars ($144,41S <«) Indudtog inter­ est at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale obtained in saM mort­ gage and the statute in such ca»? made anc’ pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that saio mortgage w« be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premiiee, or some part of them, at public venue, at At Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Ml , at Ilk PM on September 01. 2005 Said premises are situated in CiTY OF HAST­ INGS. BARRY County. Michigan and are describ kJ 85 THE WEST 1/2 OF LOTS 205 AND 206 OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBEh A PAGE 1 The redempton period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate unless determined abandoned In accordance with 1948CL 6X.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale. DATED August 04. 2005 Robert A Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Oto Woodward Avenue. Suite 3X Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 ATTORNEY FOR MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS. AS NOMINEE FOR BROADMOOR FINANCIAL SERVICES. INC. A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Mortgagee For More Information Cad: (248) 540-7701 C*M*” �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 18, 2005 - Page 13 3®HD@0 D30CSJ. Intoxicated man with gun nabbed at Tyden Park PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP — A team of five Prairieville police officers and one Plainwell city detective recovered several thousand dollars in stolen property and found a small amount of suspected drug paraphernalia and residue last Wednesday night. Aug. 10. Authorities executed a search warrant in the 11000 block of Long Point Drive on Pine Lake. Prairieville Police Chief Larry B. Gentry said the search warrant team was led by officer Dale Boulter as a resub of his investigation into a burglary on Buckley Road. Other property, including a large air compressor, was recovered prior to the search warrant at a pawn shop in the Plainwell area. Boulter was assisted by Det. David Rantz of the Plainwell City Police Department in that recovery. Two adults and two children were present when the search was conducted. No arrests were made, pending further investigation and lab analysis of materials found. Deputies from the Barry County Sheriffs Department assisted on scene. Concession stand at football field burglarized CITY OF HASTINGS — A breaking and entering was reported last Wednesday afternoon. Aug. 10. at the Hastings High School football field concession stand. The break-in was reported after maintenance workers found the lock was destroyed and the entrance door was pried open to gain entrance. Once inside, the perpetrators broke into a cooler and took several bottles of soft drinks. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact officer Cliff Morse at the Hastings Police Department at (269) 945-5744. Two fraud complaints reported in this area BARRY COUNTY — Two fraud complaints are being investigated by local law enforcement authorities. In the first complaint, an elderly resident was contacted by someone from a company called “Priority Security Company" who said that the resident’s bank account information was compromised and wanted the account and routing numbers off the checks. The resident was smart enough not to give out these numbers, but took the company’s phone number down and checked the com­ pany out. The number led to a Canadian answering service who told the resident that they answer for more than 100 client com­ panies. The elderly resident did not loose any money over this case. In the second complaint, a resident was contacted by someone claiming to be “Publisher's Clearing House’’ who had two checks for the resident for $100,000 each. The resident was told to wire money to a specific address in Canada via Western Union. The resident then wired $1,500 to the address and waited for the checks to arrive, but they did not. After contacting Western Union, the resident was told that anyone in Canada can pick money up from this type of transfer and that the company was a fraud. Michigan State Police and Barry County Sheriff Department officers want residents to know that a simple thing to remember is that “if you have to pay to receive your money or prize it is a fraud'" Residents are urged not to give out any personal informa­ tion. including bank account, social security. or any other personal number to anyone over the telephone unless they are absolute­ ly positive r/ho the callers are and what company they represent. Hastings man arrested for passing bad checks 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought never used). Still on roll. New $800 - sell $295. (517)204-0600 BED KING PILLOWTOP, new, in original package, warranty. Can deliver $179. (616)949-2683._____________ BED - NASA developed Memory foam mattress set. Brand new with warranty, must sell. $390. Call (616)949-6525. Can deliver. BED- A BRAND new Queen pillowtop mattress set. Brand new, in plastic, war­ ranty $110. Can deliver (616)949-2683. CENTRAL AIR CONDI­ TIONER UNIT FOR SALE: Carrier outside unit manu­ factured in 1996, bought in 2000, 2-1/2 ton, 74 decibels, 29,200 BTU and ground pad for unit $800 OBO. Call (269)792-9720. FOR SALE: 2 childrens twin size waterbeds (1) boys race car, (1) girls white with rain­ bows, complete $100 each; Cosco toddler size car seat 22-441bs, $50; infant bouncy seat $15; country style video rack wooden $10; assorted adult and children size bicy­ cles $5 to $25. ALL ITEMS ARE BEST OFFER. Call (269)838-3179 for more info. HOUSE OF FURNITURE: 4 rooms, JC Penny, living room, oak table set, bedroom set, recliner, mattress set. dining room, 2 mom ^$8,000/ SelT $2MTWilt separate. (517)204-0600 MAHOGANY TABLE, CHaIR SET: 6 piece set, still CITY OF HASTINGS — A Hastings man has been arrested on multiple charges of uttering and publishing several hundred dol­ lars worth of stolen checks that he had forged. Kevin Roscoe. 47. was arrested last Thursday. Aug. 11. in Pontiac. He is suspected in taking personal checks from family mem­ bers without their knowledge, and forging and cashing them for money and goods from various stores around Hastings. Roscoe is facing nine counts of uttering and publishing, a felony with a maximum penalty of 14 years in prison. in box. seats 6-8 people. Ele­ gant! Cost $1,000, sell $150. (517)719-0451______________ SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set $175. (517)719-8062 II, l/< Bellevue man arrested for stealing woodchipper ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP — While investigating a report of a stolen woodchipper that was located at an address on Huff Road near M-66 Highway, a trooper from the Michigan State Police Hastings post noticed a blue Chevrolet Tahoe towing a trailer with the stolen woodchipper on it pull into the driveway. The driver. Mark J. Carpenter, 30 of Bellevue, was arrested Aug. 11 for possession of the stolen woodchipper and driving while his license was suspended. A 20-year-old male pxisenger in the truck from Wayland also was arrested for possession of marijuana. Hot wire operation fails in break-in of vehicle CITY OF HASTINGS — The owner of a vehicle in the 1000 block of E. State Street found that his 1991 Geo Metro had been broken into Aug. 12. He said he found the plastic around the steering column had been broken in an attempt to hot wire the ignition. It appears the suspect left a bicycle in the driveway and fled the area with a tool box that was inside the car. The incident remains under investigation. Cloverdale Road resident busted for cocaine possession HOPE TOWNSHIP — A 58-year-old homeowner on Cloverdale Road was arrested for possession of cocaine after police received an anonymous call about suspicious activity at the residence. A methamphetamine lab previously had been found on the property. The trooper from the Michigan State Police Hastings Post also arrested a 21-year-old female from Portage for driving while her license was suspended and giving false information to a police officer. Arrests made in seat belt enforcement campaign RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — During a recent four-hour scat belt enforcement zone on M-43 Highway, troopers from the Michigan State Police Hastings Post wrote 25 seat-belt citations, gave 11 verbal warnings, and arrested one person for driving with a suspended license and one for possession of a suspected controlled substance. DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOL IS IN NEED OF BUS DRIVERS FOR THE 2005-2006 SCHOOL YEAR. EXPERIENCE NOT NECESSARY-WE WILL TRAIN. MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN A CDL, AND ALL OTHER ENDORSEMENTS. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED AT THE SUPERINTENDENTS OFFICE AT 327 N. GROVE ST.. DELTON, Ml, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8 A.M. AND 3 P.M. 999 AMISH LOG BED w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)7194)062 AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, $500 obo. (269)948-0502 Stolen property, drugs found at rural residence Group Cfaflgo Hastings BANNER 945-9554 CALL... The / <// Salt CITY OF HASTINGS - A 39-year-old Hastings man is facing charges of felonious assault, felony firearm, possession of a firearm while intoxicated (0.25% blood alcohol content) and resisting arrest in connection with an incident in Tyden Park Monday afternoon. Hastings Police Sgt. Jim Lee was told by a Department of Public Works employee that a man had enter the park carrying a shot­ gun and located Kurt Larson near the foot bridge hiding in the bushes. Larson was ordered to drop the gun and come out from the bushes but refused and was verbally combative. Lee said. As other officers approached the area, Larson charged at Lee. who. with the help of other officers, took Larson into custody. A 12 gauge shotgun and ammunition were recovered and seized as evidence. Larson also was wanted on a misdemeanor warrant out of Kent County. WANTED: BUS DRIVERS Banner CLASSIFIEDS DRIVER: additional CDL-A drivers needed. Looking for dependanle customer service oriented person wZth chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment. (616)248-7729 RESPIRATORY THERAPY ASSISTANT Pennock Hospital. Full-time working 72 hours per pay period with every' other weekend rota­ tion. Assist in delivering routin'* respirator}’ therapy modalities and electrodiag­ nostics. High School diplo­ ma required. Prior patient care experience and candi­ dates purchasing degree in Respiratory Therapy prefer­ red. Healthcare, paramedics, EMT or CNA experience preferred. Please send re­ sume to Pennock Hospital 1009 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 or apply on-line at www.pennockhealth.com A’» । rralioii 1995 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ALUMA-LITE TRAILER DELUXE: Like new, fully loaded, light blue interior, beautiful oak kitchen A liv­ ing room, $9950 or with 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe, white, 4WD, trailer towing pkg., leather, loaded, extra dean. $21,700 for trailer A Tahoe. (269)664-4983 FOR SALE 1992 Honda 750 Nighthawk. 16,000 miles, candy apple red, $1,800 OBO. Needs battery. Call (269)792-9720. Home & Business Mortgage* Larry A. Warren, Hastings, Ml (269) 948-4013 Mb (269) 838-5782 T.I..: mtslnla279Ocore.com DISHWASHERS, NIGHT SHIFT, apply at County Seat (269)948-4042. o’saet YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. BEDROOM SET- NEW 6 pc. complete set with Sleigh bed! Must sell $590 Can sep­ arate. Can deliver (616)94?6525. / U»t7/ A (lill'tlt It AQUATIC PLANTS: Water Lilies & LOTUS, Goldfish A Koi, liners, pumps, filters. Apol’s Landscaping Co., 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia (616)698-1030. Open MonFrL, 9am-530pm; Sat., 9am2pm. / <</ A*< ill COZY 2 BEDROOM year around home on a quiet lake. No pets, $585 plus util­ ities A security deposit. (269)948-8943 I iilmiuifn t CORVETTE, 1984, 85,000 miles, very dean, runs great, $6,000 obo. Call (269)623FOR SALE: ‘9b Jeep Grand Cherokee, leather, sunroof, 4WD, high miles, body in ex­ cellent shape, $3,900 obo. (269)721-3122 Holl \t llolil $90 PILLOWTOP QUEEN mattress set (in plastic). Brand new, never used! King, $150. (517)719-8062 CENTRAL AIR CONDI­ TIONER UNIT FOR SALE Carrier outside unit, manu­ factured in 1996, bought in 2000, 2-1/2 ton, 74 dedbels, 29,200 BTU and ground pad for unit. $800 OBO. Call (269)792-9720. MISSION OAK TABLE: 6 chairs, JC Penney brand, 2 mos. old, family size, cost $1,800, sell $250/best. (517)719-8062 ______________ SQMPt W9D FUTON •snflF1 tnicle- mattre-.b. Gor­ geous! New, never used! Cost $800, sell $175. (517)719-0451 WROUGHT IRON DAY­ BED: bought, never used in­ cludes matress ir phstic, cost $600, sell $125. (517)71?8062 Ki nl / \iait 4 BUILDING SITES: 22 to 8.6 acres. 3 with north branch of Thomapple River frontage. Approximately 5 miles northeast of Hastings. $49,900-562.900. Land con­ tract terms available. (616)891-8982. CHEBOYGAN: 5 BEAUTI­ FUL remote acres both wooded and open. Ideal hunting and camping spot. Short walk to state land. Driveway and grassy camp­ site Elector $25,900, $500 down. $320 month, 11% land contract www.northemlandcom.com. Northern Land Company, 1-800-968­ 3118. 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in anv of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.. Hastings. At the front counter. ATTENTION GARAGE SELLER: I would like to come and pick up your left­ overs to donate to charities A churches. Fast and friend­ ly. Call anytime, we'll pick up anytime.'(269)945-1992 GARAGE SALE 603 W. Clinton, Saturday, 7am-3pm. GARAGE SALE FRIDAY August 19th A Saturday, August 20th, 8am-4pm, 4181 S. Shore Drive, Long Lake, Cloverdale. Tools, dryer, wa­ ter heater, raft, kitmen/ba­ by/craft items, furniture, 1992 GEO Tracker. GARAGE SALE Indian Hills to Valley View. Friday A Saturday, 8am-4pm 5ALL FRIDAY, 14TW SATURDAY, 20TH from ?am-5pm at 974 Becker Road between Coats Grove Road A State Road, look for signs. Lots of girl's dresses A clothes size (MT, boy's clothes size 18mos.-3T, some women's clothes, shoes, children A adult's books, puzzles, children'5 merry' go-round, toys, PS2 game system, VCR, DVD player, Home Interiors, some wed­ ding supplies, rocking chair, push mower. Hemp jewelry A misc items. I ml A / OHflll FOUND: MALE DOG on Whitmore Rd. south off Gun Lake Rd., young English Set­ ter type, white w/black/brown spots. (269)945-3404. AN ARTIST AT WORK. Do you nave a room of office that needs a special touch? Let me decorate it for you. Painting, wallpapering and finding that right decoration for your home or office to create that special touch. Call Rachel or Sally, (269)948-8508. Early morn­ ing or after 6pm for appoint­ ments. DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Noi: contested divorce with u- without children. Call (269)345-1173. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Knme A Office cleaning for all your needs. Weekly, serm-.TKJnthly, monthly or that special one time. In business for 20 years serving southeast Kent A ail of Barry County. All work­ ers bonded. Call (269)948­ 8508 or (269)945-9448. DOG FOR SALE: Red Toy Poodle, fixed, 9yrs old, $200. No papers. (269)967-4728, (269)945-5033. ( < an ma nil) \tilnti / unit NOTICE OF HEARING FOR MOTION to extend personal protection older Robert F. Ploeger Jr. vs Janis K. Barry 04-2150PP. Hearing date August 30, 2005 8:30am. BIG 16H REDROAN: geld­ ing 6yrs., gorgeous head, bomb proof, great on trails, Robert Redford blood lines. $1,800 obo. (269)806-1792 cell. H a ah cl Mi^Ct Ham mis WANTED CATALYTIC CONVERTERS: $5. A up (269)948-9065 CENTRAL AIR CONDI­ TIONER UNIT FOR SALE Carrier outside unit manu­ factured in 1996, bought in 2000, 2-1/2 ton, 74 dedbels, 29,200 BTU and ground pad for unit. $800 OBO Call (269)792-9720._____________ YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.. Hastings. Happy \tl HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY TROY BURCH! LOVE MOM. HASTINGS 4 [DIGITAL STEREO 1UMI HwaMMMtonum omviptMS) 1100. 1-00. ?so. 4 40.7». wo HVSXrLSHOS OMKinutnvui Mil (Rj i vio. iaa ms. a is. 7 IS. 0 15 FWSAX LS 1100 OKHHM (FG-13) iizs. iao.4oa.#S6. oos HWSAT IS 11:10 m MOVMQMI(1>Gm 300. 5 10. 7 ZD. 030 OMUK Mi TK CMMUtn MCTBW(PO) 1200 PM �Page 14 - Thursday, August 18, 2005 - The Hastings Banner Delton Kellogg reinstates middle school’s ‘B’ sports by Mai'cie Westover Staff Writer With a $20 increase in the athletic par­ ticipation fee and a commitment from the Delton Kellogg Board of Education, the middle school "B" sports teams have been reinstated for the 2005 06 academic year. The actions were approved at the school board meeting Monday night after resounding statements of support for the middle school “B” program from parents in attendance. One parent in attendance said the children who want to play need to be able to play. The total cost for athletic participation will be $45 per student plus a $5 insur­ ance fee. with a maximum fee cost for a family being $225. Athletic Director Mike Garvey said “I won't let any child be turned away (from athletics) because they can’t afford it.” There are scholarship programs in place to help students with financial diffi­ culties. Superintendent Ron Archer noted school officials listened to the comments the public made on the middle school "B" sports program. fn other business the Delton Kellogg Board of Education: • Approved student release requests for this year, noting that the students will have to abide by the new policy in the future. The measure passed 4 to I. with Joseph Noto voting “no.” The Delton Kellogg District is dealing with declining enrollment and will take a new look at the policy on releasing of stu­ dents to other districts. The first reading of a new policy will come at the September meeting of the board. • Heard a report from Delton Kellogg Elementary Principal Brenda Pickett on a three-year comparison of Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). Michigan Education Assessment Program (MEAP) data. The data was broken down into three-year categories and by demograph­ ics such as gender and economically dis­ advantaged. Pickett said they are making steady progress and the staff is committed to the academic progress of the students. • Heard from Delton Kellogg High School Principal Paul Blacken that all three buildings in the district received AYP designation. • Adopted the board goals, maintaining last year's as the board members said they felt the goals were still active for another year. The goals focus on student achieve­ ment. parental involvement and curricu­ lum. • Approved the hires of Katie Lebeck for the 3-year-old program preschool teacher and Terasa Reurink for middle school special education teacher. • Accepted the retirement of bus driver Pat Spaulding. • Noted that the first day of school for Delton Kellogg will be on Tuesday. Sept. 6. The board then went into closed ses­ sion to consider a property acquisition. No further action was taken when the board returned for adjournment. CHASE GEIGER IRONSIDE INSURANCE AGENCY 129 Division St. P.O. Box 25, Freeport. MI 49325 (616) 765-3445 • Fax (616) 765-3460 1-800-522-2919 rcooRT news^ • Kristine Sbcllington, 34. of Hastings, was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court last week on three separate cases against her. In the first case, she was sentenced to 75 days in jail with credit for 75 days served and an unsuccessful discharge from probation for two counts of probation violation. The charges were of failing to report for January and failing to receive her GED. The original charge in this case was of one count of utter­ ing and publishing a check in Hastings in April 2004. In the second case, she was sentenced to 75 days in jail with credit for 75 days served and an unsuccessful discharge from probation for two counts of probation violation. The charges were of failing to report and failing to receive her GED. The original charge in this case was of one count of unlawful driving away of a motor vehicle in Hastings in September 2004. In the third case she was sentenced to a minimum of one year to a maximum of two years in jail, restitution of $ 1,631, and $620 in court costs and fines for one count of one count unlawful driving away of a motor vehi­ cle. This charge is a misdemeanor with a .naximum penalty of two years in jail and/or $1,500 in fines and stems from an incident in December in Baltimore Township. Circuit Court Judge James Fisher spoke to Shellington before her sentencing and said “You failed to do anything you were ordered to do on probation. I have no choice but to sentence you to jail.” • Leroy H. Hope Jr.. 51. of Delton, was sentenced to five years probation, one year in jail with credit for two days served, substance abuse counseling, mental heath assessment and $2,380 in court costs and fines for two counts of attempted criminal sexual conduct second degree with a person under the age of 13. One mother of a victim was in the court room and read a statement. She also request­ ed the maximum sentence in this case and restitution for any future mental health coun­ seling the children may face. The charges were from May in Prairieville Township and they have a maximum penalty of five years in prison. • Christopher Brooks, 26. of Kalamazoo, was sentenced to one year on probation, three months in jail with credit for one day served, had his license to drive suspended for six months, and $480 in court costs and fines for one count of use of the controlled substance methamphetamine, a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of one year in jail and/or $2,000 in fines. He is also on a one-year delayed sentence for one count of operating or maintaining a laboratory for the manufacture of metham­ phetamine, a felony with a maximum penalty of ten years in prison and/or $100,000 in fines. These charges stem from offenses alleged to have been committed in May in Hope Township. • Charles Davis. 27. of Middleville, was sentenced to two years probation, one day in jail with credit for one day served, cognitive behavioral therapy, day reporting to the office of Community Corrections, wearing of a wrist monitor, and $2 JOO in court costs and fines for one count of maintaining a drug house. This charge is from May in Irving Township and has a maximum penalty of two years in jail and/or $25,000 in fines. • Jahn W. Coe, 25. of Hastings, was sen­ tenced to two years on probation, three mouths in jail with credit for 91 days served, substance abuse counseling, a curfew from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., restitution of $1,000 and $620 in court costs and fines for one count of attempted larceny in a building. This charge is from December in Yankee Springs Township and is a felony with a maximum penalty of two years in jail and/or $1,000 in fines. LEVIN, continued from page 1 His visit for a “First Thursday" lunch­ eon marks the second time in a little more than a month that Michigan's two U.S. Senators have paid a visit to Hastings. Junior U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow was guest speaker at the Barry County Democrats’ Truman-Johnson dinner July 30. Levin was guest speaker at the same dinner in 1990 and he has made penodk visits III this area since then. Though Levin has been identified by the Republican Party as an unabashed lib­ eral. he htomanaged to win the respect of conservative publications such as the Detroit News. He is the ranking TV'impin' on the Senate Armed Services *Mtfitee. co-chair of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force and has earned a variety of awards from branches of the mili- tary for his support for veterans. As chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Levin led the investi­ gation that led to revelations about the Enron scandal and prompted corporate reform laws. He also has sponsored legis­ lation such as the Whistleblower Protection Act. the Drug Abuse and Treatment Act, the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights. Lobbying Disclosure Act and Ethics Reform Act. Often referred to today as "The Conscience of the Senate." the same honor bestowed years ago on Phil Hart. Levin lias won awards from tl» Council on Ethics and the Taxpayers for Common Sense. A native of Detroit, he is a graduate of Swarthmore College and Harvard University Law School. Before he joined the U.S. Senate, he practiced and taught law at the University of Michigan, was assistant attorney general in Michigan under Frank Kelley, was first general counsel for the Michigan Civil Rights Commission and was a member of the Detroit City Council, serving as president from 1973 to 1978, when he upset Republican Robert Griffin. All area Democrats and friends and supporters of Senator Levin are invited to the luncheon at the hall, which is located al the corner of Green and Jefferson streets in downtown Hastings. GAS, continued from page 1 tioning to work faster and more efficient­ ly when turned on. • Smooth out your driving style by avoiding "jack rabbit" starts and sherp braking. Both expend gas and can present a hazard for others on the road. • It's estimated that every mile per hour driven above 55 miles per hour costs 1% in fuel economy. So slowing down can be both safe and fuel efficient. Maintaining a constant speed also maximizes your car’s performance. 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August t8. 2005 - Page 15 Saxons’ Peurach second in play-off Hastings’ Steven Peurach gauges the 18th green during the play-off hole for medallist honors at Monday's Wayland Invitational hosted by Orchard Hills Golf Course, as his coach Bruce Kruger and teammate Alex McMillan look on from behind the green. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg's Drew Pearson winds up to send the ball towards the sixth green Monday afternoon at the Wayland Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Th. Saxons’ Steven Peurach got a head start on the season playing one more hole than the rest of his teammales at Monday’s Wayland Invitational, hosted by Orchard Hills Golf Course. Peurach came up one putt too many, on the tough 18th green, of extending a fiveperson play off for medallist honors. He came into the clubhouse with an 82. tied with Lawton’s V.J. Carango. Max Songs at sporting events may not be old, but they’re ‘old’ An oldies night, name that tune game, might not be a sport or an athletic endeavor, but if helping promote that helps promote the new library then I’m all for it. Basically, teams of four people will be called upon and played a short snippet from a 50’s. 60’s, or 70’s tunc. David T. Young, your emcee for the evening, will provide some info on the song and/or the band and then the team must guess the name of the song. See the Banner story on the event for a “complete list of rules". It could take some athletic skills to compete in the four-person per team event. There's a captain (a.k.a. a head coach) running the show and giving out the final answers. Participants had better be good receivers if they’re trying to catch an oatmeal pie that’s been flung into the crowd. If the team on the hot scat, and a special team made up of mem­ bers of the library both guess incorrectly, audience members will get the chance to guess the song title for a sweet treat. Besides, a little competition is good wherever one can find it. The September 10 event is still a little ways off. but between then and now things will real­ ly pick up in the Barry County sports world. The golfers arc going. Tennis gets going in the next couple days. It’s only eight days until football starts and soccer for mat matter. Then right behind those guys arc girls’ basketball, cross country, and swimming. That won’t leave much time to practice. So here’s a quick quiz. Be warned these songs aren’t all from the 50’s. 60’s, and 70’s like they will be on Sept. 10. Oldies get played over and over throughout time. I’m sure David T. will be able to find some that really haven’t been played since 1958. but the best one’s do keep coming back. The songs on this quiz aren’t the one’s you want to keep coming back. These are the songs you hear when you go to a professional sporting event. Any profes­ sional sporting event. Anywhere. Any time. Any place. These are the songs we’re all sick of. Some of them arc too easy, and some aren’t. Here you go. 1. This song from Queen debuted in 1977 and reached number four on the U.S. charts. “Buddy, you're a young man. hard man: Shoutin' in the street: Gonna take on the world some day." 2. The Village People released this one masterpiece in the key of G Flat Major in 1978. and we still have to hear it and do the little dance. “I was once in your shoes. I said. I was down and out with the blues. 1 felt no man cared if 1 were alive. I felt the whole world was so tight... That's when someone came up to me. And said, young man. take a walk up the street.” 3. In 1991 EMF played this number one single for their fans, most of whom knew only this song by EMF. “Think of the fine times; Pushing down the better few; Instead of bringing out the clues; To what the world and every thing anger to; Brace yourself with the grace of ease; I know this world ain’t what it seems." 4. This 2000 hit by the Baha Men caused a spat between Seattle Mariner teammates, and was voted as the best video at the Nickelodeon awards. “Do you see the rays cornin' from my eye; What could you be friend; That Benji man that's breakin' them down? Me and My white short shorts; And I can’t seek a lot. any canine will do; I’m figurin’ that’s why they call me faithful; ’Cause I’m the man of the land When they see me they doah-ooooo.” 5. This song was a nit for Tw isted Sister in 1984. If you don’t know what it is already, some lyrics and the fact that it never reached the top 20 in the U.S. probably won’t help you much. “We’ve got the right to choose and there ain’t no way we’ll lose it. This is our life, this is our song. We’ll fight the powers that be just don’t pick our destiny ’cause you don't know us. you don’t belong." 6. This Rolling Stones tunc, which debuted in 1981. was like the Buffalo Bills. It just couldn't win the big one. never getting past number two on the U.S. charts. “You make a grown man cry. Spread out the oil. the gasoline. I walk smooth, ride in a mean, mean machine." 7. Queen's other one from 1977'.’ “I’ve taken my bows. My curtain calls. You given me fame and fortune and everything that goes with it. and I thank you all. But its been no bed of roses. No pleasure cruise." Answers: f Don’t look at these ‘til von're done I 1 We Will Rock You ■ Queen 2 YMCA 3. Unbelievable 4. Who Let The Dogs Out 5. We're Not Gonna Take It 6. Start Me Up 7. We Are the Champions Don’t worry. Hockey's back and you'll get to hear all these tunes over and over again. Is that why I don’t know anyone with Red Wings season tickets'1 The Saxons' Erich Iberie watches his drive sail of the tee box on the sixth hole Monday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hahnke. and Saugatuck's Alex Lanning and Phil Knudescn for the day’s top score. While four of the five sprayed their drives around the fairway on the long par five. Lanning sent his shot long and straight and eventually reaching the green on two shots. Pcurach’s drive wa.*- off-line near a small tree on the right side of the fairway, then his second shot crossed die fairway to lie just into the rough on the left. A third shot got him onto the green, just above the pin. but a lough putt wouldn't fall and he had to settle for a par. Lanning two-putted for birdie. The other three golfers all finished over par on the hole in the sudden-victory playoff. That left Peurach in second place for the day. He was surprised at first to see his 82 hold up on the board in the club house as the scores slowly came in. Then thinking like most golfers, what might have been. A little better drive here, a better putt there, could have given any of the five medallist honors w ithout the play-off. In the 11-team field the Saxon*, came ou’ third with a team score of 345 on the first day competition was allowed by the Michigan High School Athletic Association. Practice opened last Thursday, and the Saxons only managed to get in one practice the end of last week. Delton Kellogg finished second with ? 343, trailing Lanning’s Saugatuck team which shot a 336 for the title. A pair of Panthers finished in the top ten individually. Josh Newhouse and Kyle Purdum both shot 83’s. Bob Fisher added an 85 for Delton Kellogg and Drew Pearson turned in the fourth score, a 92. Behind Peurach for Hastings. Tyler Kalmink tallied an 84, Derek Thurman an 89, and Alex McMillan a 90. Maple Valley also participated in the event. The Lions finished seventh with Garrett VanEngen and Joey James leading the way with 91’s. Adam Gonser shot a 93 for the Valley, while Justin McMillen added a 96. The Saxons just edged out Lawton for third place. The Blue Devils, led by Carango and Hahnke. shot a 346. Wayland was fifth with a 350 followed by Dowagiac 358. Maple Valley. Schoolcraft 381. Hopkins 402. Kelloggsville 430. and Grand Rapids Union 489. Hastings. Delton Kellogg, and Maple Valley will all be together again this after­ noon when the Panthers host the annual Barry County Invitational at Mullenhurst Golf Course. Maple Valley senior Adam Gonstf fin­ ishes up a round of 93. putting on the 18th green at Monday's Wayland Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) LHS golfers start season 7th among Lansing area’s best A seventh place finish for the Lakewcxxl Viking varsity boys’ golf team in its first out­ ing of the season. Monday wasn't too shabby considering it was against some of the top teams in the Lansing area and beyond. The Vikings combined to shoot a 309 at the Mason Optimist Invitational hosted by the El Dorado Golf Course. Haslett and Holt tied for the top honors, as each team shot a 296. Lansing Catholic Central was third with a 297. Howell and Lansing Waverly tied for fourth (306). and Marshall was sixth (308). “I am pleased with the seventh place finish out of 23 teams." said Vikin;* coach Carl Kutch. “This tournament draws s. -me lop area Lansing teams. Lansing Catholic (defending State Champions). Holt. Haslett, and Howell arc all top tier teams in the state of Michigan." Brad Elliott led Lakewood with a 75. Lane Brewer shot a 76. Aaron Hargett a 77. while Mike Fisk added an 81 Chaz Arizola also competed for the Vikings, firing an 89. Elliott’s score was good for 17th overall. Holt’s Josh Burt led the field with a 68 over the 18 holes Ryan Taylor, a member of Holt’s second team, and Marshall’s Ben Peacock tied for second place with 70’s. “Our team has worked very hard in prepa­ ration for this season." said Kutch. “The kids arc striking the ball very well Our top three. Aaron. Brad, and Lane have posted several low scores already (in tryou-s and at Mason) and should continue to provide a solid core to work around." The Vikings will be back on the course this afternoon when they participate in the Barry County meet hosted by the Delton Kellogg Panthers at Mullenhurst Golf Course. The Vikings look to get off to a fast start to the season by shooting Friday at Si. Johns. Monday in the North Pointe Christian Tournament, and then again next Wednesday in the Thomapple Kellogg Invitational at Yankee Springs Golf Course. Trojans look to do better in Barry than Kent County The Thomapple Kellogg varsity boys’ golf team and new head coach Bob Kaminski crossed county lines to finish 13th in the 15 team Division 2 field at Monday’s Kent County Classic at the L.E. Kaufman Golf Course. The Trojans combined to shoot a 360 on the day. Scott Pitsch led the Trojans with an 86. Kyle Roush shot a 93. Brent Butgeriet 95. and Brad Steffen a 96. The Trojans finished behind three O-K Gold opponents in the event. South Christian was fourth with a 313. Byron Center fifth at 319. and Caledonia 12th with a 345. Grand Rapids Catholic Central won the tournament, edging out East Grand Rapids by a stroke. 297 to 298. The were the only two teams under 300 on the day. Forest Hills Eastern was third with a 310. Lowell was fifth with a 325 followed by Grand Rapids Christian 329. Kenowa Hills 329. Forest Hills Northern 333. Comstock Park 334. and Northview 337. Behind TK and Caledonia. Creston tallied a 427 and Wyoming Park 433. Grandville won the Division I battle with a 300. The Trojans will be a part of today’s Barry County Invitational hosted by Delton Kellogg High School at Mullenhurst Golf Course. TK will then visit North Pointe Christian for a tournament on Monday before hosting its own TK Invitational next Wednesday at Yankee Springs Golf Course. �Page 16 - Thursday. August 18. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Local drivers have a tough time on Good Neighbor night in Kalamazoo A foursome in the 9-hote division for middle school golfers gathers on the 18th green near the clubhouse during last Wednesday's second annual Barry County Area Junior Tournament, hosted by the Hastings Country Club. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Youngsters take over Country Club Hastings Country Club hosted the second annual Barry County Area Junior Tournament last Wednesday. Youngsters competed in one of six divi­ sions. boys' and girls’ four-hole divisions for elementary school students, boys’ and girls’ nine-hole divisions for those in the middle school this fall, and 18-hole boys' and girls' divisions for those entering high schtxil. in the four-hole division for boys. Malt Johnson edged out Tom Peurach for the championships. Johnson held the tie breaker as both players shot a 22. Emiicy Kutch topped Lindy Kloostcrman for the four-hole girls’ title. Kutch shot a 33 and Kloostcrman a 34. tn the nine-hole boys’ division. Justin Hchnholdt took top honors with a 44. and Malt l eldpausch was second with a 51. In the nine-hole girls’ division. Gabrielle Shipley look the win with a 66. Montana Lcep was second with a 69. Derek Thurman was the champion in the bov-' I 8-hole division. He shot an 86 over the course of the day. Keith Siklama was second with an 89. Erin Fluke won the girls' 18-hole division with a UK) Kourtney Meredith was second w ith a 120. Lakewood golf teams host annual scramble Aug. 26 in Sunfield One youngster didn't think he got enough golf in during the four-hole round for elementary school players Wednesday, and spent some time knock­ ing around his ball on the practice green. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Lakewood girls' and boys’ golf pro­ grams will hold their annual Golf Scramble fundraiser Friday. Aug. 26. al Centennial Acres Golf Course in Sunfield. The 18-holc event includes two divisions. An “open division’’ is for four players of an) age and any skill level. In the second division, the "adult/child” division, teams consist of two adults and two juniors age 12-and-undcr. The cost for teams in the open division is $200. and $170 in the adult/child division. The price includes the 18-hole scramble w ith carts, lunch, and other prizes. Proceeds go to benefit the Lakewood girts’ and boys’ golf programs. For more information contact Lakewood varsity golf coach Carl Kutch at (269) 945­ 2567 or on the Internet at crkutchfayahoo.com. SATURDAY AUG. 27 TYDEN PARK Jim taw f MEMORIAL Butch Glass from Martin scored his eighth Home Depot Pure Stocks 25 lap feature win of the season on Saturday at the Kalamazoo Speedway. Matt Noble continues to look impressive with his second place finish. Bob Livingston was third. Greg Haypcs fourth and Lloyd Brooks fifth. The sixth through tenth placedriven were Jimmy Wheaton. Middleville’s Brad Shellenbarger. Middleville’s Mark Fliearman. Andy Bo/ell. Jr., and Hamid Lock. Pure Slocks heat w inners were Brooks and Livingston. Coming up this Saturday. Aug. 20 will be the return of the Auto Value Super Sprints along with the Super Late Models. Sport Stocks and Pure Stocks. The Limited Late Models will have the night off. Racing begins at 7 p.m. Jeff Ganus from Constantine drove the TN Trailers. McBride Drywall f5 to his 2nd Wayland Chevrolet Super Late Model feature win of the season Saturday evening at Kalamazoo Speedway. Curt Spalding jumped out to the earl) lead only to sec it short-lived when the rear-end broke on his machine on lap 2. Ganus inherit­ ed the lead and went on to victory holding off Dan McEndarfer and Steve Needles for the win. Rick Sexton pitted on lap 28 for a flat tire and came back to salvage an 11 th place finish Jerry Drake exited on lap 35 while run­ ning in the filth position. Point leader And) Bo/ell finished fourth with Dave Lobcr fifth (from 12th starting spot) Phil Bo/ell was sixth followed by Todd Harrington. Greg Himes. Eric McGIothlen u.nd Ryan Wheeler. Heat wins went to Andy Bo/ell and Sexton Kyle VanSparrentak drove to his third fea­ ture win of the season in the 35 lap Best Way Disposal Limited Laic Model main event. VanSparrentak and second place finisher Brian Bergakkcr held off the challenges of Brandon Lyons. Jason Holibaugh was fourth with Michelle Sexton fifth. Completing the top 10 were Matt Krywosinski. Kenny Head. Tom Rutherford. Rod Brown and Mike Brooks. LLM heal winners were Lyons. Krywosinski and Jim Hundennan Jason Simpson won the B fea­ ture. Dale McGhan trom Battle Creek shook off carl) season problems to capture his first E & D’s High Performance Sport Stocks 25 lap feature w in of the season. Bry an VanZiie was second with Mark Horton third, Trent Hellenga fourth and Travis Hall fifth. John TerMeer was sixth followed by Courtney Weston. Al Webber. Ben Raber and Todd Foote. Heat wins went to VanZiie and McGhan. Hastings radio stations will be home for MSU and WMU Play-by-play coverage of both Michigan State University and Western Michigan University football and basketball comes to Hastings WBCH 100.1 FM and/or 1220-AM radio starting this season. Under new three-year contracts signed for sports coverage from both universities, sever­ al of the MSU and WMU games w ill be car­ ried on FM only, several on AM only. and. when starting times for broadcasts permit, some games will be simulcast on both WBCH-AM and WBCH-FM WBCH will carry several additional pro­ grams in conjunction with the stations affilia­ tion with Michigan State University including the Coach John L. Smith Show. This Week in College Football and Basketball in a once a week look at the Big Ten Conference and daily shows that include Coach Talk and Michigan Sports in Brief, the luocr being daily coverage of collegiate football and men’s basketball throughout the state of Michigan with coach and player comments. In addition to all regular season games from both WMU and MSU. also u be broad­ cast is Michigan’s home stale bowl game, ’he Motor City Bowl hosted al Ford Field n; Detroit featuring a Big Ten Conference team versus the MidAmerican Conference Champion. The Motor City Bowl will be played on Monday. Dec. 26. Mark Hollis. Michigan State University Associate Athletics Direct* .r'Extemal Relations said. “Our radio network is very important to the marketing and promotion of Michigan State athletics. We arc very pleased WBCH is joining our team, bringing Spartan football and basketball to our many fans in the Barry County area. We’re looking for­ ward to a great radio partnership for years to come.” Western Michigan University sports returns to WBCH with its new head football coach. Bill Cubit replacing Gary Darnell who coached the Broncos from 1997-2004. The 2005 gridiron schedule marks the Broncos' Centennial varsity season and their 58lh year of competition in the MidAmerican Conference. Promotional announcements on WBCH during the week proceeding each game and a listing on the Hastings Banner sports page will keep Michigan Slate and Western Michigan fans informed as to which station will carry their team that week. Broadcast times and further information will also be available at wbch.com weekly. TAPRC plans Wooden Bat Co-ed Softball tournament The Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission w ill again be sponsoring a Co­ ed Wtxxlen Bat Softball Tournament during Middleville’s Heritage Days weekend. The tournament will be held Saturday. Sept. 10. at Spring Park. Registration is only $150 per team for this double elimination event. There is da) light enough for only six teams. The first to register will be the first into the field. Though there are trophies for first and sec­ ond place and championship T-shirts for the winning team, this is a recreational tourna­ ment. The anticipate? level of play is Class F (for Fun). Local churches are encouraged to enter teams. The registration deadline is Sept. J. 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Call (269) 946-3025 SATURDAY AUG. 27 I �The Hastings Banner - Thursday August 18 2005 - Page 17 Trojans leave their mark at Cooperstown Dream Park by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It wasn't quite the World Series, but there aren't many things that come as close for a 12-ycar-old little leaguer as the week the Middleville Trojan 121’ baseball team spent at the Cooperstown Dreams Park. Annually, the Cooperstown Dreams Park hosts 10 weeks worth ol tournaments for 12and-under baseball players, with 80 teams a week. The winners each week then get togeth er al the end of the summer for the National American Tournament of Champions (NATO. The Trojans applied for a spot, using tlieir resume of a 45-15 record playing together this summer. The Trojans, a team made up of nine boys from Middleville and three others from around the area, participated in the Grand Rapids American Amateur Baseball Congress league and also in seven different tourna­ ments. In the seven tournaments, the Trojans came home with five trophies for reaching the finals including two championship trophies "We're done now.” said Trojan coach Rick Arnett. "The thing was perfect for the culmi­ nation of a season. We got back and the kids have one week off and football starts. All year long we looked forw ard to this trip.” While the end of season championship toumamer.t at the Dreams Park is called the National American Tournament of Champions, tournaments aren't limited to teams from the United Stales. During the Trojans' week in Cooperstown. 29 different states were represented amongst the 80 teams and there were two teams from Canada. The Trojans look on teams from Arizona. Connecticut. Delaware. New Jersey. New York. North Carolina. Ohio, and Virginia. The Trojans did sec some familiar faces around the 18-field complex. The Grand Rapids Hames, which won the GRAABC this summer, were also a part of the event. Much of the fun was talking and meeting with other ball players from around the country . A pin trading program helps spur that along The Trojans had a pin made up for the trip featuring the state ot Michigan in orange surrounded by gold and black with a star over Middleville, the word Trojans in white across the bottom, and balls brandishing the numbers ol each ot the 12 players surrounding a Trojan head with crossed bats behind it. Team nanv* ranged from the usual Eagles. Cardinals. Lions, and Bulldogs to the extreme with the Muckdogs, the Dirty Dawgs, the Riptides, the Skychcifs. and the Bounty Hunters. "Five or six (of the Trojans) got all 80.” said Arnett "About the third day the pin thing kind of wore off for some of them. They were more interested in down time. We had a lot of card games going on.” Other down time included a trip into Cooperstown to visit the Baseball Hall of Fame. The Arizona Bounty Hunters, who’s pin was in the shape ot a Yosemite Sam like char­ acter firing baseballs out of pistols, handed the Trojans their only loss in ptxil play. The Trojans went 6-1 to earn the sixth seed in the week ending tournament. Seeds were determined first by won-loss record, then by any head-to-itcad meetings with other teams with identical records, and then by average runs allowed. The Trojans were one of five teams with a 6-1 record over the two and a half days to open the tourna­ ment. Only three teams finished the pool play with perfect 7-0 records, and the Texas Tarheels took the lop spot by allowing only one run per contest. Arnett said that word spread like wildfire through the complex of bunks when the Tarheels fell to North Carolina Team USA in the semifinals. The Trojans' week-long adventure was already nearing its end at that point. Their seeding put them into the fourth round of the eight round tournament automat­ ically. but they tell in the contest 9-2 to the Medina Sting. Some of the biggest highlights for the Chris, Lynette, and Stephanie Wingeier of Middleville perform the National Anthem on their trumpets at the Opening Ceremony for the Trojan baseball team’s week-long adventure at the Cooperstown Dreams Park. The Wingeiers were nominated to do the honors by Trojan coach Rick Arnett then cnosen after an audition for Park staff members. Trojans came the first and last days of the adventure. Each week starts with opening cer­ emonies and ends with closing ceremonies. Part of the opening festivities arc a skills competition, which includes King of Swat (home run derby). Around the Hom Plus (throwing relay). Golden Arm. and Road Runner activities. Each team can enter one player in each event, except for the Around the Hom Plus which is a relay. The Trojans’ Joe Broderick placed third in the Road Runner race around the bases with a time of 13.29 seconds. Javier Rodriguez of the West Valley (Calf.) Eagles won the King of Swat competition, but the Trojans did all right themselves once play began belting 11 home runs on the complex's 200 foot fences, while giving up only three. Amett and the Trojan coaches had to spend the early part of the trip going through train­ ing, as a camp counselor would. The ball players were in the coaches care for the week, but that didn’t mean fans weren't along for the ride. At the opening and closing ceremonies speakers recognized the Trojan fans, who formed a sea of orange in the stands cheering on their team. At the closing ceremonies they were even asked to donate one of their bright orange shirts reading “Believe in a Drcam” to the American Youth Baseball Hall of Fame, in which all participants in the weekly tourna­ ments arc inducted. Each player is also presented with a special ring commemorating the accomplishment at the closing ceremonies. A trio of the great Trojan fans also got to lake part in the opening ceremonies. During training, coaches were asked if they knew anyone on the trip who could perform the National Anthem. Amett nominated Chris. Lynette. and Stephanie Wingeier. The family Clarksville Steam & Gas Engine -16th Annual Show of team member Andrew Wingeier from Middleville. After an audition, the trio was chosen to perform the National Anthem on the trumpets they brought along with them, just in case. A grandfather clause would give the Trojans the chance to go hack again next year, but the team is made up almost entirely of 12vear-olds who will be too old for the tourna­ ment next summer. The boys du plan to con­ tinue playing together. The team was coached this summer by Ameti Bill Karcher. Dan Bobolts. Mike Eley. Jim Broderick, and Tyler Bultema. Team members were Patrick Bobolts. Robby Enslen. Tyler Karcher. Dylan VanPutten. Jacob McCarty. Ryan Eley. Ryan Vitale. Jacob Bultema. AJ Amett, Lucas Bartz. Broderick and Wingeier. Thur., Fri. & Sat, Aug. 25,26,27 Stoam EnttfnesT" Tractors, Gas Engines Flea Market, Craft Sales Concessions, Homemade ice Cream Handicapped Accessible The Trojan 12 and under youth baseball team from Middleville shows off their rings following a week of baseball at the Cooperstown Dreams Park in New York. The Trojans went 6-2 in the 80-team event last week. Team members are Patrick Bobolts, Robby Enslen, Tyler Karcher. Dylan VanPutten. Jacob McCarty. Joe Broderick. Ryan Eley. Ryan Vitale. Jacob Bultema, Andrew Wingeier. AJ Arnett, and Lucus Bartz. 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DRAG SAW a LARGE MILL 2:00 Tractor Games 3: 00 Harvest Time 4:00 PARADE OF IRON 5:30 - 6:30 MUSIC IN THE GROVE MUD CREEK BAND 700 Tractor Games across Cut Saw Contest 7:00 - 9:00 MUSIC IN THE GROVE LARE WILLIAMS a NEW DIRECTION 800 Cates Close SATURDAY. AUGUST 27 700 - 9:00 Breakfast Served 9:00 Flag Raising 10.00 Saw Demo 11O0 HARVEST TIME Noon Lunch Whistle 1O0 KIDS PEDAL PULL 2: 00 Saw Demo 3: 00 Harvest Time 4: 00 PARADE OF IRON 4: 00 - 5:00 MUSIC IN THE GROVE ELLEN BEAM a BLUEGRASS TWIST 5: 00 Tractor Games 5:00 - 7:00 PIC ROAST 5: 00 - 6:30 MUSIC IN THE GROVE MUD CREEK BAND 6: 00 Retire The Flag 8:00 Cates Close Baling, Thrashing, corn Husking saw Mill, Shingle Mill, Drag saw Blacksmith Demonstration Country & Bluegrass Shows iron Kettle Popped corn In the evenings Mdtn & Saturday featuring; Mud Creek Boys i Lare Williams - All Weekend I Fri., 7 - 9 Ellen Beam & Bluegrass TWist ___________ Sat., 4 - 5__________ Show Admission - $3.00 Ages 12 and over Thursday Only Senior Citizens - $2.00 info, on Show Or vendor spaces: Dave waiter, 616-642-9509 Goldie Callihan, 616-897-2089 South of the Village of Clarksville west off Nash Hwyon Robbins Road �Page 18 - Thursday. August 18. 2005 - The Hastings Banner OFFICER, continued from page 1------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------spend more lime on more dangerous criminals. With a motor home painted with signs and a horse trailer with his faithful friends “Misty” the one-eyed horse and “Sam" the wonder horse, he started his journey in March and plans to finish in New York City in October. Wooldridge spent most of his years as a police officer pushing a patrol car around Bath and DeWitt townships near Lansing. Like every officer, he quickly learned that alcohol killed and injured more people than all the illicit drugs combined. Soon he became known as "Hiway Howie" because of his fierce dedication to combat drunk drivers, earning recognition from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Wooldridge said he knew that some­ thing was wrong with law enforcement priorities from the beginning. Many of his fellow officers spent most of their lime searching cars in order to seize marijuana, while drunk drivers were injuring and killing people in the streets. When his wife transferred to the Dallas. Texas, area in 1994. he took an early retirement and joined her there. Three years later, he became a bi-lingual speaker for the drug Freeport’s new sign of the times Freeport Business Association members Russ Yarger. Judy Jackson, Lyle Blough. Jim Decker and Wanda Barker are shown with one of the two new “Welcome to Freeport" signs that will be erected near the village limits before the Saturday. Sept. 24. annual Freeport Fun Day. policy reform movement, advocating an end to all drug prohibition. According to the Law Enforcement Against Prohibition website (www.leap.ee). once upon a time. 90 years ago. heroin, cocaine and opium were part of an American 's medicine cab­ inet. Any adult could go to a pharmacy and buy them without a prescription in any quantity desired. Some people became addicted and the drugs ruined their lives. Try ing to help those people, prohibitionists made those drugs illegal in 1914. Six years later alcohol was prohib­ ited from legal sale, but that law was repealed in 1933. Then in 1937. the use and sale of marijuana became illegal. President Richard M. Nixon in 1970 declared a “War on Drugs.” a policy designed to rid America of their scourge. But after 34 years of serious police efforts, the results have shown that illegal drugs today are stronger, cheaper and eas­ ier to buy. Wooldridge said he has seen a change in his audience while on this trip and many others he has undertaken to Rotary and other fraternal organizations* meet­ ings. While most think his message is controversial and political, some have come around to his ideas with more information and the facts as he and the organization he represents sees them. Questions like “Won't legalization increase availability of drugs or send the wrong message and lead to an increase in use?” are answered by Wooldridge with simple basic language that most people car. understand. “All illegal drugs are readily available to teens and adults today. In many areas teens report it that illegal drugs are easier to buy than whiskey. At the beginning of drug prohibition, heroin was only avail­ able in large cities. As a result of prohibi­ tion. heroin is now available in any town." said Wooldridge. “Teens and adults understand that all drugs, legal or illegal, can be dangerous, even deadly. Even as the two deadliest drugs — alco- That just what Mary said when she took delivery of her new Pontiac G6. With its contemporary styling, crisp response and solid feel, the G6 rivals most luxury cars. In fact, Mary traded in her luxury car for Pontiac Excitement And with an impressive 32 MPG fuel rating, the Pontiac G6 is more exciting than ever. Visit Dreisbach Motors to find out what the excitement is all about. Exceeding Expectations is a Family Tradition Phone (269) 948-8000 Locally Owned & Operated drugs with the same regulations as whiskey. The goal of legal distribution is to destroy the black market. “First, legalization will give users a pure product of known strength. This will drastically reduce overdose deaths. Second, felony crime should drop by over 50%. based on the Swiss heroin experi­ ments. Third, society will have tens of billions of dollars to spend on treatment, thus reducing drug use. Last, we must accept that some people have addictive personalities and are going to destroy themselves, despite our best efforts." More information about LEAP and Wooldridge’s ride can be found online at www.leap.ee/howard Legislative Coffee series starts up again Sept. 12 (269) 945-2454. Visit us on the web at www.dreisbachmotors.com 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings (269) 948-8000 hoi and tobacco — are legal, we urge people not to use them. With all drugs being legal and regulated, the message becomes consistent" When asked about taxation and how LEAP would like the drugs handled after legalization. Wooldridge replied. “The best studies are guessing that the U.S. could realize about $20 billion in taxes, mostly from marijuana sales. Canada is losing about $2 billion. Considering local, state and federal expenditures, including the costs of incarceration, the 2004 amount was about $70 billion. “In the United States, each state would be responsible for legal distribution, same as they have total control of alcohol sales. One scenario is to sell the prohibited The Legislative Coffee series will return at 8 a.m. Monday. Sept. 12. at the County Seat Restaurant in Hastings. Scheduled to appear each month from September through May are State Senator Patty Birkholz; State Representative Gary Newell; and Rick Truer, representing Third District Congressman Vem Ehlers. They will discuss recent issues and take up any concerns constituents may wish to talk about. A straw vote will be taken al the end of the session to give legislators feedback on the issues discussed. The Legislative Coffee series is sponsored by the Barry County Cham­ ber of Commerce The public is welcome to attend. A schedule for the other programs, all starting at 8 a.m., is as follows: • Monday, Oct. 10, Delton Kellogg High School in Delton. • Monday, Nov. 14, County Seat Restaurant iq Hastings. • Monday, Dec. 12, Mdberry Gardens in Nashville. • Monday, Jan. 9, County Seat Restaurant in Hastings. • Monday. Feb. 13, Bay Pointe Inn & Restaurant at Gun Lake. • Monday. March 13. County Seat Restaurant in Hastings. • Monday. April 10. Middle Vilh Inn in Middleville. • Monday, May 8. County Se-» Restaurant in Hastings. For more information, call the Barry County Chamber of Commerce at "I'm So Excited!" Dreisbach Wooldridge’s motor home with his driver and support person Norma, extra horse, and supplies has billboard signs on it that attract as many supporters as questions. Enc Oectxxh Presdent Den Gentry Sates Mg: U| WXaChA'ACI Bare Sgrts. Sates Chris Sfowman finance Mgr J Amy Jolt Sates Convenient... YES!\ Choices... YES! Say goodbye to long lines and single carrier solutions (269) 948-9610 Cpon Mon thru Fri t-» 30; SM 10-2 • Fax 12691 946 9680/ � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-08-25.pdf ec209e65bf603828d0fd7e2bfd5fd753 PDF Text Text County GOP hears about 911 plans 911 program is being selfish with its riches Hastings, Delton Fall Sports Previewed See Story on Page 3 See Editorial on Page 5 See Stories on Pages 17-21 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 1 IAS 1 INGSDANNER Thursday. August 25, 2005 VOLUME 152, No. 33 PRICE 50C Three Baltimore Twp. officials may face recall Senator Cart Levin to visit on Sept. 1 U.S. Senator Cart Levin will be guest for a special luncheon in Hastings ax 11:30 a.m. Thursday. Sept. 1. at the Thomas Jefferson Hall. The event will serve as the Barry County Democratic Committee’s First Friday program for September, which normally would be held Friday. Sept. 2. but it will be held a day early next month because of the Labor Day holiday week­ end. Levin now is serving his fifth six-year term in Washington. He was first elected in 1978 and subsequently was re-elected in 1984. 1990. 1996 and 2002. He has not yet announced whether he will seek a sixth term in 2008. His visit for a “First Thursday” lunch­ eon marks the second time in a little more than a month that Michigan’s two U.S. Senators have paid a visit to Hastings. Junior U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow was guest speaker at the Barry County Democrats’ Truman-Johnson dinner July 30. Levin was guest speaker at the same dinner in 1990 and be has made periodic visits to this area since then. He is often referred to today as “The Conscience of the Senate,” the same honor bestowed years ago on Phil Hart. Levin has won awards from the Council on Ethics and the Taxpayers for Common Sense. All area Democrats and friends and supporters of Senator Levin are invited to the luncheon at the hall, which is located at the comer of Green and Jefferson streets in downtown Hastings. by Marek* Westover Staff Writer A group of "concerned and upset” citizens in Baltimore Township are working to recall three Township Board members, including Supervisor Richard VanSyckle. Group leader Gerard "Jake" Ypma said the citizens are preparing to file papers in the near future for the recall. The group has met twice and has done some phone canvassing on the issue and "seem to be getting support” from residents. Ypma. who is the husband of Township Clerk Penelope Ypma. said one ot the main issues is that the three township officials. VanSyckle. Trustee James Rhodes and Trustee David Soya, are wasting taxpayers money in several areas, especially on a recent lawsuit involving the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. In a 3-2 vote, the township last December voted to further pursue an appeal to begin col­ lection on property tax for the 555-acre parcel Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. Voting in favor of pursuing the appeal were VanSyckle. Rhodes and Soya. Tow nship Clerk Ypma and Treasurer Jennifer McKeever voted against the measure. At the meeting in which the decision was made, the township officials were told they had less than a 5 percent chance of the case being heard, but if it was heard, they had a 50­ 50 chance of prevailing. The cost to take the case to the Michigan Supreme Court was around $15,000. The township was represented at the Michigan Tax Tribunal and the State of Michigan Court of Appeals by attorney James Goulooze. Former Baltimore Township Supervisor Georcc Cullers said he felt Goulooze did a good job in representing the township. He said he has continued to maintain since the beginning that if Pierce Cedar Creek Institute qualified for the tax exemption, it should get it. if it doesn't qualify, then it should not. Cullers, who was replaced on the Township Board last November by VanSyckle. main­ tains that board members were kept informed the tax case and they if they had questions, they knew where to look for answers. When it came time for the next step in the appeals process, the board, with new Supervisor VanSyckle. was referred by Goulooze to the legal firm of Mika. Meyers. Beckett and Jones, with attorney Andrea Crumback. Crumback appeared before the board, which in December has a new supervisor and See RECALL, page 3 Conservation tillage workshop planned The Conservation Tillage Workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. Aug. 26, at the Clarksville Horticultural Experiment Station. Ray Rawson, nationally known speaker and designer of the Rawson tillage sys­ tem, will be the keynote speaker. He has grown over 60 bushel per acre soybeans using his innovative techniques. Another speaker. Dr. Tim Harrigan, MSU, is an agricultural engineer with expertise in soil tillage and management. After lunch there will be equipment demonstrations, including the new Autotrac GPS guidance system from John Deere. The workshop is free to those who reg­ ister. but registration is limited. Please call the Barry County NRCS office at 269­ 948-8038 extension 5. to register. This program is being jointly sponsored by MSU Extension and the Natural Resources Conservation Service. See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 With last Monday's ominous late-summer sky as a backdrop. Lakewood High School's cheerleaders, coached by Kim Martin, showed the ultimate trust and team­ work as they fell from the pyramid formation into the arms of their teammates (Photo by Helen Mudry) County Board votes to have voluntary recycling program by David T. Young Area fire dept, receives grant Senators Debbie Stabenow and Carl Levin have Announced that 74 fire depart­ ments in Michigan. including Prairieville/Pinc Lake, have received more than $5.9 million in grants under the term of the fiscal year 2005 Assistance to Firefighters grant program. The Prairieville/Pine Lake department will receive $38,000 for operations and safety. Assistance to Firefighters grants fund several areas of support for communities. The Operations and Firefighter Safety Progam provides firefighters with train­ ing. equipment, personal protective equip­ ment. wellness and fitess. and modifica­ tions to facilities. Eerie summer evening exercise “Country Comes to Town" is the theme of Saturday's Summerfest Grand Parade at 12:30 p.m.. and this float from last year's event personifies that motif. Hastings’ 28th annual Summerfest celebration takes place Fnday through Sunday, Aug. 26-28, with arts and crafts booths on the courthouse lawn, concessions downtown, entertainment on the community court stage, sports programs at Fish Hatchery Park and Tyden Park, and a huge car show and motorcycle show on Sunday. 28th annual Summerfest to offer fun this weekend The sounds of Summerfest arc approaching, and Hastings is preparing itself for the biggest event of the year. The 28th annual celebration will take place Friday through Sunday. Aug. 26-28. with arts and crafts booths on the courthouse lawn, concessions downtown, entertainment on the community court stage and sports programs at Fish Hatchery Park and Tyden Park "It’s a nice festival.” said Summertest Chairman Mike Hallifax. noting the hard work of many committee members to make the event a success. "We put a lol of people through downtown. There arc a lot of different activities and a lot of involvement by the community - a lot of churches and a lot of businesses. We get a lot of donations from businesses who support it We’re blessed with some nice parks and that makes it nice” in addition to downtown "Ail we cat) hope for is tgixxl) weather because we’re ready to go.” Summerfest is sponsored by the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. "It’s the highlight of summer." said Chamber Executive Director Julie DeBoer. "It brings a lol of people to our community, and it gives us a chance to show-off a little. From a business point of view, even if they don't shop that day. they see what we have to offer. We have a wonderful downtown here in Hastings. It's good for the outlying areas because people arc driving from the cities to come in. They are driving through Woodland. Middleville. Nashville and IX*lton. It's economically advantageous." Between 20.000 to 25.000 people attend See SUMMERFEST. page 2 Editor Barry County soon will have a voluntary recycling program similar to the one i.-ow operating in Allegan County. The Board of Commissioners Tuesday morning adopted a resolution to authorize collection of an annual surcharge for up to $25 per household for those who choose to participate. The resolution states the charge would be "for the purpose of waste reduction programs and for the collection of consumer source separated materials for recycling or composting...” County Board Vice Chairman James French stressed, ’’This is a voluntary pro­ gram." Board Chairwoman Clare Tripp added. "No one is forced to do this.” Commissioner Sandra James said some people want to take an active role in local recycling efforts, but "some are satisfied with what they’re already doing.” ft was noted that the idea for creating a vol­ untary recycling program originated with for­ mer Prairieville Township Supervisor Mark Doster and Thomappie Township Supervisor Don Boysen. James added that the program will be run "at no additional expense to the county" and that it will be adminstercd by any of the 16 Barry County townships that chooses to par­ ticipate. The county will not be held liable for any township expenses. County Administrator Michael Brown said. "The townships will determine if they want it (recycling). We’re granting the right of the townships to implement it. If there arc any fund owed, it will be the responsibility of that township.” James, noting that the cost is a maximum of $2 a month per household, said. "A lot of people are interested (in recycling), but don’t want to pay for it... We're just provising them the opportunity... This isn’t curbside, but it could be potentially." There are areas in Allegan County, such as the City of Way land, in which curbside recy­ cling for .■newspapers, bottles and plastics is made available. Commissioner Tom Wing suggested the program be a trial rut. for a couple of years to see if it works. The waste reduction resolution was adopt­ ed unanimously. In other business at their meeting Tuesday morning, the commissioners: • Voted 6-2 to let stand its vote two weeks previously to buy three Chevy Tahoe vehicles for the Sheriff’s Department. Wing asked to reopen the discission because of worries about a potential policy to buy only Tahocs. "Arc we setting a de facto policy of having only Tahocs?” he asked. “I’m not sure that’s wise because of depreciation and fuel costs... We owe the taxpayers a degree of (spending) restraint. We owe the people more considera­ tion.” Sheriff Dar Leaf explained that he does favor the Chevy Taho now because of its abil­ ity to do what his officers need it to do in dif­ ferent weather and road consitions. He rec­ ommended replacing three old Ford Crown Victorias, which the County Board agreed to do on Aug. 9. James said. "We're not setting a precedent or policy." adding that the county’s policy should be to buy the best equipped vehicle at See BOARD, page 5 Oldies trivia party to be rescheduled The party featuring music oldie - from the 1950s. ’60s and '70s has been rescheduled from Saturday. Sept. 10. to an as yet undeter­ mined Saturday evening later this fall because of some conflicts with other activities. Anyone in the area is invited to play or watch this unusual fund-raising music trivia contest beginning with sign-in and registra­ tion at 6 p.m. on the finalized date at the Hastings Country Club. "Name That Tunc for the Library " is a J-Ad Graphics and Felpausch sponsored show intended to polish off the campaign to build a new library near the comer of Apple Street and Michigan Avenue. The anony mous donor for the new library has graciously consented to waiving the Aug. 3! deadline requirement for this one event, so the 4-to-1 match offer w ill still apply. That means if the fund-raiser collects $1,000, it actually will get $5,000. Those who want to test their music memo­ ries against a hand-picked Hastings Library team are invited to go four-on-four with the See OLDIES, page 2 �Page 2 - Thursday August 25. 2005 - The Hastings Banner SUMMERFEST, continued from page 1-------------------------------- NEWS B continued from front Legislative Coffee series will resume The Legislative Coffee scries will return at 8 a.m. Monday. Sept. 12. at the County Seat Restaurant in Hastings. Scheduled to appear each month from September through May are Slate Senator Patty Birkholz; Stale Representative Gary Newell; and Rick Truer, representing Third District Congressman Vem Ehlers. They will discuss recent issues and take up any concerns constituents may wish to talk about. A straw vote will be taken at the end of the session to give legislators feedback on the issues discussed. The Legislative Coffee series is spon­ sored by the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. Tite public is welcome to attend. The Progressive Democrats of West Michigan invite the public to attend a show­ ing of the Free Will production of "The Oil Factor: Behind the War on Terror." to be presented by Aaron Wissner at 7 p.m. Thursday. Sept. 1. at the Thornapple Township Emergency Services Building, 115 High St . Middleville. A discussion will follow the showing. The film has original footage of photo­ graphs taken over a three-month period in Afghanistan and Iraq, examines the geo­ strategic picture of the war and has inter­ views with Zbigniew Brzezinski, former Secretary of Stale in the Carter Administration; Noam Chomsky. Harvard professor of linguistics, and Ahmed Rashid, author of Taliban.* Two concerts set at State Grounds The Summer Fest weekend music sched­ ule at the State Grounds Coffee House in downtown Hastings Friday night will fea­ ture Rachanec Friday evening and Hall and Morgan Saturday. Both presentations will begin at 8 p.m. Rachanec has been compared to Michelle Branch and Christian artist Jennifer Knapp with a voice that can sound like Natalie Merchant. Her music has a gui­ tar-driven folk/rock feel; her heartfelt lyrics appeal to a variety of audiences. Though she just came on the independent music scene in 2003, she hasn't been idle. That year, she released her EP "Chosen Path.* which she wrote, distributed and co­ produced. In 2004 she released her first full-length LP. "Ordinary Giri.* Her singles. "Let Me In,* and * Across 'he Miles* debuted on WTRK 89.1. Hall and Morgan offer a chance to just sit back and enjoy the company of friends and some folk/bluegrass music. Hall and Morgan have entertained in Hastings many times before ■Rierc is no cover charge, but there is a one drink minimum. State Grounds is locat­ ed at 108 East State St., downtown Hastings. ‘Grief Recovery’ sessions slated Barry Community Hospice will offer another grief recovery scries, a five-week free rnprogram for any adult who has expe­ rienced the death of a loved one. for five weeks, beginning Tuesday. Aug. 30. The program will be held at the Barry Community Hospice office. 450 Meadow Run. Hastings, for five consecutive Tuesdays from Aug. 30 through Sept. 27. Class time is from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Those who want to participate must attend the first session date Aug. 30. Each class builds on the previous one. Grief recovery combines learning about the process of grief with the opportunity to discuss feelings in a safe and open environ­ ment. Anyone who wants to register or receive more information about this class or other bereavement services should call the Barry Community Hospice Bereavement Departmnt al (616) 948-8452 or (800) 681­ 4985. Open houses set for sanctuaries The Michigan Audubon Society will have an open house weekend Friday through Sunday. Aug. 26-28. at the Otis Sanctuary and Warner Sanctuary in con­ junction with Hastings Summerfest. Both santuancs arc open dawn to dusk 365 days a year and everyone is invited to come and take a self-guided tour of both during the special weekend. Resident Manager Tom Funke will lead guided tours of both sanctuaries on Friday and Saturday. On Friday. Aug. 26. bird­ watch the Otis Sanctuary at 8 a.m. At 1 p.m.. Funke will lead a hike al the Warner Sanctuary. On Saturday. Aug. 27, tours continue with an 8 a.m. birdwatch at the Otis Sanctuary. I p.m. Hike the Warner Sanctuary and an 8:30 p.m. stargazing event in the Otis Sanctuary. These programs are free, there is no RSVP necessary. Programs start at (he respective sanctuaries* parking lots. On Sunday, Aug. 28, visitors can canoe the Thornapple River from Hastings to Whispering Waters, near Irving. Led by Resident Manager Tom Funke, enjoy the tranquility and wildlife on this major tribu­ tary of the Grand River. Those attending may bring their own vessels or rent one from Whispering Waters, which is provid­ ing canoes and kayaks. Pre-registration is required for the canoe event and there is a fee tec participating. For registration information, visit www.otissanctuary.org and click on “pro­ grams" or call (269) 948-5777. Nocturnal animate featured Friday The Pierce Cedar Creek Institute will present “Animal Adaptations at >7 p.m. Friday. Aug. 26. The program will feature live Ms, owls and other nocturoX animals. Cost is $5 for members and $4 far mem­ bers 12 and under, and $6 far notHnembets, 12 and under $5. For more information, call (269) 721­ 4190. ji ‘Gentle floaf set on Thornapple River A canoe/kayak journey from downtown Hastings to the Irving Dam on the Thornapple River is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28. Michigan Audubon Otis Sanctuary Resident Manager Tom Funke will direct the “gentle four-hour float on the Thornapple River (to) explore and discover the wildlife and tranquility the river has to offer.” Canoe and kayak rentals are available through the Whispering Waters Campground and Canoe Livery in Rutland Township, which is providing canoes and kayaks al a discount to Otis Sanctuary. Those interested in taking part must RSVP and pay in advance for this event. Those who show up the day of the event cannot be accommodated. Cost is $20 per kayak (one person per kayak) and $25 per canoe (two adults, one child maximum in each canoe). Paddles and personal flotation devices (PFDs) will be provided. For more information. visit http://www.tomfunke.com/registration.htiT. 1 or call (269) 948-5777, or e-mail: otissanctuary© mei.net The Mildred and Robert Otis Sanctuary is located at 3560 Havens Road, Rutland Township. It is one of 19 sanctuaries owned by the Michigan Audubon Society, a pri­ vate, not for profit organization. Groundbreaking set for pole bam Chariton Park will have a ground break­ ing for its new pole bam in short ceremony next to the puk', saw mill at 4:30 p.m. Monday. Aug. 29. County officials and Parks and Recreation Commission members will be on hand to break ground on the park’s newest facility. The bam is under construction by Mike Lydy and crew and is scheduled to be com­ pleted in early October. Upon completion, the bam will measure 98 by 128 feet at the base. It will have two storage lofts and a ton of exhibition space on the ground floor to showcase some of the park's finest treas­ ures. The evolution of Barry County farm equipment and transportation means will be highlighted within the building with the emphasis placed upon the transition from the horse to horsepower. While at the park, be sure to check out all the other new improvements made over the past year. Other projects completed or under way include the restoration of the exterior of the Carlton Center Church, a new roof for the Hall (Seamstress) House, new road leading to the recreation area, a new Snack Bar roof and interior, upgrades to the picnic and swimming areas, dugout canoe and new wigwams within the Poiawatomi Village, a restoration of the Victorian interior of the Sixbctiy House, a new paint job on the interior of the Hastings. Township Hall and lots of new gardens and flowers. Summerfest events, said Hallifax. who has been involved in Summerfest for a dozen years. “Sunday is a full day now.” The arts and crafts booths will be set up from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday. 10 a m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a m. Io 4 p.m. on Sunday. Concessions downtown open everyday at 10 a.m. Foods will include walking tacos, elephant ears, kettle com. hot dogs and more A new event is a fashion show by the Sea Shanty of Gun Lake at 7 p.m. Friday on (he steps of the Hastings Public Library. In a larger tent this year, the Elks' refreshment tent will be open 4 to 11:45 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with music by Majestic DJ and Double L DJ. at Fish Hatchery Park Entertainment is a variety of types, including rock music, vocalists, big band, bluegrass and steel drum band. Both local and outside acts will take the stage in the Presbyterian Church parking lot. All entertainment at the community court stage will be 12-10 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m.-l I p.m. on Saturday. Events taking place at Fish Hatchery will be a softball tournament starting on Friday al 6:30 p.m. and at 9 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, the Jaycecs Fishing Contest from 8­ 10 a.m. on Saturday, and a horseshoe tournament beginning at 9 a.m. on Suurduy. At Tyden Park, there will be the Jim Jensen Memorial 3x3 basketball tournament beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, a free community breakfast by the First Baptist Church of Hastings at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, a praise and worship concert at 9:30 a.m.. and the library 's duck race at 2 p.m. on Sunday, followed by the library's raffle for prizes. The First Baptist Church will also have a roller hockey tournament at 9 a.m on and co-ed sand volleyball Saturday tournament at 10 a m. on Saturday. There will be a weight lifting contest downtown beginning al 10 am.. with weigh-ins from 9­ 10 a.m. The 10K. 5K run/walk will begin Saturday at 8:30 a.m. at the middle school, located on Broadway and Grand. The Fun Run will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday at the middle school, as well. A breakfast “plus' will be sponsored by the Hastings Moose Lodge from 7-11 a.m. on Saturday, with all benefits to the Child Abuse Prevention Council. The Farmers Market is moving to downtown Hastings for the day on Saturday and will be set up on Court Street, between the Courthouse and the Courts &. Law Building. Tours of the historic Barry County Courthouse will be conducted from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday in conjunction with Summerfest. The climbing wall and the gyro jump will be back again in front of the Courts & Law Building this year for the children. And on the lawn next to the movie theater, the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce is holding a fundraiser by offering some fun entertainment for children - an inflatable bouncer, a slide and an obstacle course. Tickets arc $1 each or three tickets for $2. On Friday and Sunday, a $10 wrist band will be offered for unlimited access to the fun. Cookies and Cream will be selling ice cream and donating all the profits to the Hastings Public Library building. An All-you-can-eat chicken and pork BBQ by the First Presbyterian Church starts at 12 p.m. on Sunday and continues until about 2 p.m. or until the food runs out. The buffet­ style meal will be served outdoors and proceeds will go to the church's annual summer youth mission inp to the Upper Peninsula The church also will have an outdoor service, led by Pastor Jeff Garrison, from 10:45 to 11:45 am. Sunday. New events in conjunction with Summertest arc al Otis and Warner Sanctuary, which will have a free bird watch at 8 am on Friday and Saturday, a free hike at I p.m. on Friday and Saturday, stargazing at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, and canoeing on the Thornapple River from Hastings to Irving al 9 a.m. (pre-registration and fee required) on Sunday. Bob's Gun & Tackle will have an open houM? and 43rd anniversary celebration on M-43 Highway from 9 a m to 6 p.m. on Friday. Saturday and Sunday. The Hastings Car Club Car Show will take place on State Street from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The Motorcycle Show will be held on Court Street from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. downtown. Line-up begins at the Barry County Fairgrounds' Expo Center at 10 a.m. There will be a flag dedication at the corner of State Street and Cook Road at 1 p.m. on Sunday. Rolling Thunder, a motorcycle club, is presenting a POW/MIA flag to the City of Hastings. The Summerfest Grand Parade. "Country Comes to Town.” will take place st 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, traveling througn town. Registration is at 10:30 a.m. A new longer route has been developed. J-Ad Graphics Assistant Editor Elaine Gilbert, as this year's winner of the Book of Golden Deeds award, will be the grand marshal. The children's parade, “America the Beautiful.” will be at 1 p.m. on Sunday. Line up will be at 12:30 p.m. at the corner of Boltwood and State Street. People who have ideas for next year's Summerfest arc welcome to call the chamber office. DeBoer said. OLDIES, continued from page 1 host quartet. Thus far. Library Administrator Barbara Schondclmaycr and campaign leader Dr. Jim Atkinson have agreed to be members of the team that will perpetually be on the hex seat all night. The other two team members haven't yet been announced Foursomes who want to take on the library team will be asked to sign in at the start of the evening, to give each of their entries a special and colorful name, come dressed in weird outfits if they like and designate a captain, who will be the only team member who can answer questions during the contest. The other team members should be consulted before any answer is give? It will not be necessary to have four mem­ bers per team. Twosomes and threesomes also will be welcome. The two teams, the challengers and the library squad, will do battle by taking turns hearing information on the artists, the year and then actual musical excerpts from the songs. One replay of the excerpt will be allowed. The captain then must give the final answer, identifying the title of the song. Essentially, the task is simply to “name that tunc.” When a team answers incorrectly, it will be assessed one strike. A second incorrect response will result in strike two. However, in order for the fatal strike three to be declared, the opposing team must answer the same question correctly. If not, it will be regarded instead as just a foul ball and the matchup will continue until one team's "side is retired” with three strikes. The library squad will face all challengers during the first half of the evening's competi­ tion. Teams of four who are able to defeat the library squad will be given a special cheap prize and will have their pictures taken and published in the Banner. Each winning team also will be able to select one representative for the finals in a special contest with Reynolds for the unofficial music trivia championship of the county. Besides being declared unofficial champi­ on. the individual winner will receive a brick in his or her name that will be included with the new library building. J-Ad Graphics Editor David T. Young will serve as the emcee for the evening, with tech­ nical assistance from Barry County Surveyor Brian Reynolds, who will run the electronic controls for the music and help with judging answers. Reynolds also is famous in some circles as the unofficial music trivia champi­ on of Barry County after his two winning per­ formances a year ago in similar contests. Audience members will be implored not to give away the answers during contest deliber­ ations. but if neither team is able to answer the question correctly, it will be thrown open to those watching in attendance. A person called on who answers correctly will be awarded a Little Debbie Oatmeal pie. Cost to attend the music trivia contest and show is $25 per person, which includes food provided by Felpausch. There will be a cash bar provided by the country club. The festivities are expected to get under way with food and registrant and the con­ test should start between 7 and 7:30 on the evening finally selected. "This is a chance for fans of oldies but goodies to do some reminiscing, test their mettle against these library ringers and just have a good time." Young said. He noted that the music in the contest will start with the year 1955. the birth of rock 'n roll, and end with the year 1979. when disco was king. Under no circumstances will there be any questions about music of the 1980s. 1990s or the new millennium “Get a team together or plan just to sit in and listen. Come on out and join the fun.” Young added. “It'll bring back memories and it'll probably celebrate the community's suc­ cess of the new library campaign. I think it’ll be a real hoot." Hastings Public Library The Hastings Library is now at s356,000 of their s500,000 goal. They have 1 week to raise the remaining3144,000. Pledgescan be set up over a one, three or five year payment period. The public can also purchase bricks for either $100 or $1,000. Every donation moves the library closer to their goal. All donations through Aug. 31 will be matched 4 to 1. This means a $1,000 donation would be s5,000 for the library. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday August 25 2005 - Page 3 RECALL, continued from page 1-----------------------------------------clerk, to speak on the chances of being heard by the Michigan State Supreme Court. The other board members, two trustees and the treasurer, were aware of the case's history. VanSyckle said he believes a recall is ■’unfounded." He said the board had the tax issue with Pierce Cedar Creek Institute dropped into their laps and they had to make a decision in a short amount of time, less than a month after he and the clerk took office. The tax issue had been on going since 2001 “I try to do what's best for the residents of the township in anything (h do." VanSyckle said. VanSyckle said he has no ill feelings toward the institute, the issue was about taxes. The discussion between the townsrp and the institute to resolve the issue didn’t work. so the legal w rangling continued He asked if there are so many concerned citizens now where they were last December when the board had to make the decision. “We’re going to continue to do anything to make the township better.’’ VanSyckle said The mam issue for the group favoring a recall is the extra expense of the lawsuit. "The people that arc stirring (things) up. arc staunch supports of Pierce Cedar Creek Institute." Trustee David Soya said. He said the interest of these individuals is not based on what is best for the majority of the township residents, they arc instead defending the institute. Soya said. ’’If (they) want to recall anyone it. (they) should recall the clerk (Mrs. Ypma).’’ Goodwill Industries wins grant for Barry County work project Michigan Heartland Goodwill Industries has been awarded $61,941 in Comnunity Rehabilitation Pn>ct grants by the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth. The money will be used to support two projects: One project, set to begin Oct. I. will sene Barry County residents with disabilities by providing rehabilitation services that histori­ cally have not been available in the vicinity. Goodwill will hire a full-time program man­ ager to develop community-based work sites for work adjustment training, on-the-job eval­ uation and supported employment, along with job development, job placement and follow­ up services. The grant award is $35,395. with MHGI providing $9,579 of matching funds. The other project will augment services for high-schoolers with disabilities who are enrolled in the 2005 School-to-Work Program, an ongoing collaborative effort by Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS). Battle Creek Public Schools. Calhoun Intermediate School District, and MHGI. The funding will enable MHGI to employ a full time project manager to develop and imple­ ment a job placement system for use by the School-to-Work professionals as they help youngsters find competitive employment. The grant will also allow the staff to offer vocational planning, long-term career goal planning, and follow-up services. The funding level for this threc-year proj­ ect. now in its second year, is $26,546. with MhGI providing the $7,185 local match. "Michigan Heartland Goodwill Industries is proud to have the respect of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth." said Robert "Bob" Holderbaum. MHGI’s President and CEO. "One of the grants we're receiving will enable Goodwill to work with Michigan Rehabilitation Services, in serving persons with disabilities in Barry County. This certainly will allow us to meet a need we identified in a comprehensive 2004 commu­ nity needs survey." Barry County GOP hears about plans for 911 communications why a rural, mostly agricultural county like Barry should have them. Nystrom said to keep officers safe because there arc fewer officers out there than in big cities like Grand Rapids or Detroit. Nystrom outlined for the local GOP meml^>crs just w loathe 91J service <|oes. . He claimed they dispatch the closed avail* appropriate agency and monitor police and other agency personnel's safety. The computer system tells them within three min­ service. They dispatch all the public safety utes of dispatching a call to check on the offi­ calls for 11 fire departments, nine law enforcement offices, and eight ambulance cer or person dispatched. Nystrom also insists that central dispatch services in Barry County. Barry was one of the first Michigan coun­ has no problems finding callers on cell ties to get in-car computers 10 years ago and phones, who arc Phase Two compliant and currently is looking at purchasing enhanced they can find a location within three feet of in-car computers with Global Positioning the phone, usually 65% of the time. Satellite (GPS) locators in 44 of the law The Central Dispatch Administrative Board is made up of the Barry County enforcement and public safety vehicles. The total cost of the new in-car computers Sheriff, the commander of the Michigan State with the GPS locators is expected to be about Police Hastings Post, the chief of police for $900,000. When asked where the money is the city of Hastings, two township officials, coming from to pay for this expense. Nystrom one representative from the County Board of said that the 911 service has saved for several Commissioners and one person who repre­ years *in its budget, setting aside the extra sents the public at large. They meet every third Monday of the month at 2 p.m. money for this purchase. The technical advisory committee meets "In 2003 we used 79% of our budget." he the second Monday of the month and is made explained, “tn 2004 we used 81 or 82%.’’ When asked by GOP Secretary Tom Evans up of “the users of the system." including how long the tapes arc kept for 911 calls. police, fire. EMS. etc., according to Nystrom. There are currently 14 full-time employ­ Nystrom said they arc archived for 90 days on average and they keep the printed versions for ees. including ten dispatchers, three supervi­ sors and one technician. There also arc part­ seven years. When asked by Barry County­ time dispatchers and an administrative assis­ Commissioner Howard “Hoot” Gibson about tant. They also have 11 of the original 14 dis­ the in-car locators. Nystrom said they arc patchers they started with 15 years ago and the turnover rate is very low compared to the active only when the engine is running. Dave Stevens asked if Hastings Chief of national average of 44%. Nystrom said the 911 system never has Police Jerry Sarver was the only agency head that wanted these in-car locators, because he fewer than two dispatchers on at any time and was told that the Barry County Sheriff’s claims that during busy times such as Department and the Michigan State Police Thursday. Friday and Saturday evenings there post did not want the extra expense. Ny strom are three. The budget for Central Dispatch is $1.4 did not have an answer for this question. He was asked if Kent county or any Detroit million per year. Nystrom said personnel area counties which arc more urban have costs arc approximately $1.1 million. He also these systems. Ny strom said Kent County did commented that the millages for 911 always not and one part of Wayne County did have pass when put to the voters of Barry County. the in-car (GPS) locators. He then was asked by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer The Barry County Republican Party’s monthly meeting Aug. 15 welcomed guest speaker Charles Ny strom. director of Barry County Central E-911. who mentioned plans He maintained that the township clerk and her husband arc strong supporter , of the insti lute Soya said. “I'm not as radical as they have tned to indicate (about me)." Another issue for the group of citizens is that they feel the three township officials are not representing the residents, but rather themselves and their families At time of press. Trustee Rhodes had no comment on the recall issue Ypma said they also call to attention VanSyckle’s availability for the supervisor position, a charge he said is “unfounded " He insisted he responds to residents promptly. Ypma said at the Aug. 9 meeting of the board that he asked the three township offi­ cials to resign and save the residents from ini­ tiating the recall. The officials did not act on the request dur­ ing the “well attended" meeting VanSyckle said it is easy to criticize the actions of the board instead of working on the issues. The next meeting of the Baltimore Township Board w ill be on Tuesday evening. Sept. 13. Hastings woman carrying pitchfork hit by motorcycle A 43-year-vki Hastings area woman was listed in critical condition at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids after she was struck by a motorcycle Sunday aftcrnixm in Rutland Township. Corlissa (.arsen was reported to have suf­ fered head injuries, a broken eye socket, bro­ ken left arm. and leg injuries after she entered Gun Lake Road near its intersection with Glass Creek Drive with a pitchfork trying to slow down a group of passing motorcyclists. She was struck by one motorcycle, a 1998 Kawasaki Ninja, driven by 24-year-old Trammell Toombs of Muskegon Heights. Authorities reported that Larsen was try­ ing to slow down the group of motorcycles that were passing by her residence, and went into the roadway carrying a pitchfork. She had swung the pitchfork at one of the motor­ cycles and another motorcycle struck the woman, injuring them both. The driver of the motorcycle was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash and was transported from the scene by I .ansing Mercy EMS. Larsen was transported f.-nm the scene by Aeromed Helicopter to Spectrum* Butterworth Hospital. The motorcycle driver was listed m stable condition and has been released from the hos­ pital. Charges of felonious assault arc pending against Larsen. According to reports, there was no evidence of the motorcycles speeding or alcohol use by the driver of the motorcy­ cle. Thornapple Trail Association to meet Aug. 25 The next Thornapple Trail Association meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday. Aug. 25. in the Upjohn House. This is a combined meeting of the trail association and the subcommittee working with the Barry County Parks and Recreation Committee to develop the trail south of Hastings. The agenda w ill include an update on the new brochure, upcoming events and projects on the Paul Henry Trail. Also on this month’s agenda is a report on recent clean-up activi­ ties and upcoming events along the trail. In Middleville, the North Country Trail, which includes a section of the Paul Henry Trail will be installing an information kiosk at the Middleville trail head. Information about the Paul Henry Trail and the Thornapple Trail Association is now available on line at thornappletrail.com or at thomappletrail.org. Information on the website includes a map. information about the history, a membership application and trail activities. There arc also links to other bicycling trails and organiza­ tions in Michigan. Summerfest blood drive is Saturday The public is invited to help boost the community blood supply by rolling up their sleeves at a blood drive during Hastings’ annual Summerfest on Saturday. Aug. 27. from 8 a.rn. tn 2 p.m.. at City Hall in down­ town Hastings. The blood drive will be held on the Blood Bus. a mobile community outreach sen ice of Michigan Community Bhxxl Centers, the nonprofit blood bank that provides 100% of the regular blood supply for Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Any healthy person 17 or older w ho weighs at least 110 pounds may be eligible to give blood every 56 day s. No appointment is needed to give blood at the Summerfest Community Blood Drive. “Donating blood may not seem like a very festive activity, but it’s actually a great way to celebrate life - and the timing couldn't be bet­ ter." said Holly Reed. Michigan Community Bhxxl Centers recruiter. “Summer is tradi­ tionally a very hard time to keep the blood supply pumped up. We appreciate having the opportunity to make a blood drive accessible to so many people during Summerfest." According to Reed, the need for blood continues year-round but during vacation times like summer, fewer donors are available to give blood, making every donated pint of blood especially precious. Each pint of blood can help several people, when separated into components (red cells, platelets, plasma). More than 140 pints of donated blood arc needed every day. year round, to make sure area hospitals in Barry and Kent counties have all the blood they need. Michigan Community Bhxxl Centers pro­ vides 100% of the bhxxl supply for hospitals in four major regions of the state with a com­ bined population of more than 1.5 million. As a member of America’s Blood Centers (a nationwide network of community blood banks that together provide half the U.S. blood supply and all of the Canadian blood supply ). Michigan Community Blood Centers also regularly responds to requests for blood from other communities in need across the nation, after first making sure all local needs have been met. Persons interested in mote information on bhxxl donation, the need for bhxxl. and Michigan Community Bkxxl Centers, can rind out more by visiting Michigan Community Bhxxl Centers’ Web site. www.mibkxxi.org Car show slated for Sunday, Aug. 28 by Elaine Gilbert Awistant Editor The annual car show sponsored by the Hastings Car Club will be held during Hastings' Summertest from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m Sunday. Aug. 28. Classic and antique cars and trucks and street nxls will be featured "People look forward to coming to our show because they have such a gixxl time and they know where the money is going." said Hastings Car Club President Warren Steele. Proceeds will be given to Barry Community Hospice and children’s' pro­ grams in Barry County. Those who display their vehicles in the show pay a $10 entry fee. No pre-registration is necessary . Participants just show up before the event begins. A few participants arrive very early in the morning, club members said. Admission is free to the viewing public. For the event. State Street in downtown Hastings is blocked off between Broadway and Boltwixxl. The show has grown from 35 cars in the former Big Wheel parking lol to nearly 300 parked downtown. Last year there were 280 “because it rained that morning." said Car Club Treasurer Rcxl Newton II. “We’ve got something for the whole fami­ ly to do. Dad can stay and look at the cars and Mom and the kids can go thnxigh the crafts It used to be nothing on Sunday (of Summertest) when we started the Car Show.” he said Majestic DJ is going to provide music, including '50s and ’60s music, during the show, plus commentary about the show The first 300 entries in the car show receive dash plaques. In addition, about 34 trophies arc given to the cars voted the best in their respective classes and two Best of Show awards also arc presented. Judging is done by those who participate by displaying vehicles in the show. Each entry gets to vote. Lots of door prizes arc also given away to car show participants “In past years, we’ve been able to give practically everybody (entered) at the show a dixir prize. The downtown merchants have really been quite generous with donations for the door prizes." Steele said “It brings people back.” he added. “For tlx size of our club. I think we put on a really, really nice show, a lot of man hours goes into it." The Car Club also has been sponsoring the I p.m. Children’s Parade on Summerfest Sunday in recent years and one of its mem­ bers. Doug Gonsalvas. is in charge of it. The kids who participate in the parade all receive T-shirts and goody bags. Although the car was a total ’.oss. there were no injuries reported. Fire destroys car on M-37 Highway A car fire was called in Wednesday by Hastings Banner reporter Heather A. Rerd while she drove in the 800 block of North M 37 Highway in Rutland Township. The owner of the car was still in it when she arrived, but quickly exited the car when she told him it was on fire. After calling the dispatch number on her cell phone. Hastings Fire department arrived to find the car fully engulfed. After putting out the fire, the owner told Michigan State Police troopers and fire officials that the Iran mission had been giving him problems and must have leaked fluid on to the hot mufiter. The cai was a total loss but there were no injuries The owner of the car remarked that he was gotne to carry a fire extingusher in his car from now on. Release of student to Guil Lake raises ‘School Choice’ question by Marek Westover Staff Writer There was discussion about the "Schools of Choice" program at the Hastings Board of Education meeting Monday night after agree­ ment was made to release a student to attend a Gull Lake elementary school. Hastings and Delton Kellogg both still par­ ticipate in the Schools of Choice program established by slate law. which allows a school to enroll students from other neighbor­ ing districts. Hastings Assistant Superintendent Mary Vliek said the program allows the district to accept students who are in districts in the same intermediate school district or in a “con­ tiguous" intermediate school district. The release of a 5-year-old student to the Gull Lake School District comes because the district is no longer participating in Schools of Choice. This particular situation is of inter­ est because the released student had a sibling already al Gull Lake under the old “Schools of Choice" program. The student will have to continue to ask for release each year, unless the Gull Lake School District opts back in to the program. Vliek said each of the area school districts used to make a decision on w hether or not to participate based on availability of space. In the past. Hastings has had to "close" grade levels in the program because it had enough students and did not want to exceed class size. Vliek said for some districts with a stable population it is not "advantageous" for them to participate. The Hastings district experiences some movement of students in and out of district, so it is "advantageous” for them to participate in the program Schools of Choice offers parents an option if they need to enroll their child into another district if they work in another area or any number of family issues. In other businew Mondax niqht. the Board of Education: • Approved the personnel report that included the recall from lay off of two teach­ ers. James Wiles will be an art teaclier at the middle school and Tara Zurface will be a lan­ guage arts teacher at the middle school. There is currently only one teacher remain­ ing on layoff. • Heard a report on driver’s education and it’s success this year. John Zawicrucha. director of driver's edu­ cation. said they had “no problems behind the wheel.” It was noted that 64 percent of schools in the state continue to offer driver’s education programs, even though they arc no longer . • Authorized the superintendent to sign and return the Allocation Award Acceptance Agreement and the adoption of the Participation Resolution for the Michigan School Readiness Program for the 2004-2005 school year. • Gave support to Michigan Association of School Board's Board of Directors candidate Deb Ryan, who was nominated by the Gull Lake Community Schools. • Accepted $2,416.34 from the Pleasantview Parent Teacher Organization to be used for carpeting for a first grade class­ room at the elementary. • Was provided information in the annual education report for 2004-2005. Superintendent Chris Cooley noted all the buildings in the district received Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). It was also noted that 100 percent of the teachers are certified for the position they arc in and considered “highly qualified" for the position thev arc in accordance vv ith No Child Left Behind (NCLB). Also. 100 percent of Title I support staff is "highly qualified" in accordance for NCLB. The next meeting of the Hastings Board of Education will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Sept. 19. in the all-purpose nxwn at Southeastern Elementary. �Page 4 - Thursday. August 25. 2005 - The Hastings Banner There is no military solution to the problem of terrorism To the editor: Organ donors needed to sign up for testing To the editor: Do you know of a person who needs a vital body organ now? Do you know of a person who. if they could, would consent to be tested to donate? If so. there is a huge demand always for donated vital healthy organs. Your dona­ tion could keep a vital life going and their quality of life that much better. It’s against policy to advertise for peo­ ple to give up a body organ. But this state’s list of needed organs expands daily. Let’s take case of kidney transplants. In Michigan. 1.700 people are currently on a registered list and it's growing daily. In Michigan, it could take up to seven years before you could get a donated kidney. In the state of Ohio, the wait could only be four years. But you must be from that and here you must register with a kidney center and only go go the state list from that center. In most cases, it wouldn't cost the donor anything to do testing. There are all kinds of organ lists in this state. These people just want to live. They want to be part of their families’ lives without being a burden. Just think if you would take the time to just offer, to be tested, with the idea of maybe donating a body organ. You could make someone else s life so much better. Recently. I have heard so many horri­ ble stories of current kidney disorder patients hoping to get an organ transplant that it makes you wonder, why not?! Why hasn't the large media done stories on transplants instead of worrying about pol­ itics and of a war in far off Iraq? It’s time that compassionate Americans decided that if a person needs our help it’s time to step forward and say. “Yes. will donate if I can." Go to your doctor and say it’s time for you to know more about organ donation. To a kidney patient, yes the family tissue is the best type. But with the current problem of demand and with today’s technology and research, they can cleanse the tissue and maybe match up. This is only talking about living donor tissue. A deceased person’s tissue is another matter. It takes prior consent from that person or their families to donate (many legal matters). A "Gift of Life" is constantly needed! Your donation is vital to those people! Stephen Jacobs. Hastings Does master plan permit land control? To the editor: Like some of the farmers and landown­ ers in Maple Grove. Woodland, and Castleton townships. I recently attended a "Barry County Master Plan Synopsis” meeting hosted by some members of the Planning and Zoning Committee. Their topic was a Transfer of Developmental Rights (TDR) program. Their idea of us selling our developmen­ tal rights to our property was voted down in a the election last November and we thought that was the end of it. Apparently this committee thought differently. If this group gets its way, landowners and many farmers like me in Maple Grove. Castleton and Woodland town­ ships (along with parts of Carlton. Hastings and Baltimore townships) will lose the developmental rights of their land. Land values will drop and drop hard. I'll probably never sell to develop­ ers. but by Goa, I do not want a bunch of people that probably never farmed a day in their lives tell me what I can do with my farm and who I can and can't sell it to for whatever reason. We pay our fair share of taxes for our land — whether the land is located in Maple G-.ove Township or one of the "country residential" areas outlined by the committee shouldn't matter in terms of developmental rights. This past Saturday evening, many farmers from the area (representing thou­ sands of acres of land) got together and none of them were in favor of losing their developmental rights. As farmers and landowners in these townships, we need to stand up and be counted or we'll be talked in circles until we lose our rights. Archie Jennings, Maple Grove Township farmer How about adding store wheelchair? To the editor: I’m wondering how the people of Delton feel about having a wheelchair with a basket on the front, in the Felpausch store? I'm thinking how it would help me. and maybe someone else too. I can’t walk around any more. I use a cane when I do go anywhere. Of course, someone would have to push you around, but that’s not the problem. The motorized scooter they have I can’t use, and besides, it’s too big. as is the children’s carts they ride in. They take up a lot of room when in use. The store is too small for all that. I know the kids enjoy it. But if you’ve been in there when they are being used, you know what I’m talking about. I like to get out and do some of my shopping, but now I have some one pick up the things I need. I’ve talked to some­ one at the corporate office in Hastings. But maybe they think it’s a bad idea. I’d like a little feedback and see what others think about it. Fran Jelinek, Delton We are being led to believe by our lead­ ers that there is a war on terrorism and we can win it with tighter security and military solutions. Our leaders have their blinders on. The solution is not to be found through more military action. We are only trying to control the symptoms of a larger problem. Most Americans and our English allies feel very superior to the Arab people and we arc now "giving" them democracy at the point of our guns. Our leaders should broaden their group of advisors to include people who have a larger, more complete under­ standing of the history and culture of that part of the world. They would find there may be other solutions, but ones that would center on humility, not pride. Terrorism, as we currently know it. is desperate actions of angry people. Why are they taking these actions against us? Is it because they don’t like our lifestyles with women wearing pants or less? Could there be more to the story and deeper reasons? Let’s look at the history of the area and English or American involvement in the last hundred years. In 1917. after two years of aggressive war. the English conquered Baghdad tor the first time and made it a colony. Rent the movie “Lawrence of Arabia” and see for yourself the English attitudes of the time toward the Arab world. We have supported the aggressive actions of Israel since the 1940s in its taking of Arab land with billioiis of dollars and lots of American weapons. We have vetoed many (20 to 30) United Security Council resolutions that were passed against Israel’s aggressive actions in taking Arab land. Israel is a vir­ tual apartheid, as non-Jewish Arabs cannot be citizens of that country and enjoy those benefits. In 1953. the CIA deposed the democrati­ cally elected Prime Minister Mussadegh in Iran and brought the Shah to power. Our friend the shah ruled with secret police who tortured the people until his overthrow in 1979. In 1957 we rigged the elections in Lebanon to bring the Christians to power Legal fees expense may lead to recall To the editor: Careful expenditure of township funds is the number cse responsibility of all township supervisors and trusffeisk.''rhey are the "public servants' closest to Barry County property owners and taxpayers. Any carelessness or misapplication of funds in township treasuries should shake up residents and encourage them to take action to protect what is really “their money" and to sec it spent carefully and wisely. Baltimore Township has seen thousands of dollars wasted in an attempt by three Township Board members to deny the legal right of an educational institution (Pierce Cedar Creek) to tax relief. Nearly $16,000 in legal fees has already been expended and restitution and additional legal fees are still pending. Yet the three officials most respon­ sible have never admitted error. This stubbomess has led a group of citi­ zens to initiate action for possible recall of the officials involved. They have asked that the subject be placed on the agenda for the Tuesday. Sept 13. meeting of the Baltimore Township Board. It will convene at 7 p.m. at the Baltimore Township Hall, 3100 E. Dowling Road. All county residents interest­ ed in "grass-roots government" are invited to attend. Jake Ypma. Baltimore Accountability Group (BAG) Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. and when the Muslims revolted we sent in the Marines. In the 1960s under Nixon, wc funded the Baathist coup that eventually brought Saddam into power. In the ’80s we were Saddam’s buddy and Rumsfeld was over there shaking his hand giving him near a billion dollars worth of weapons to fight the Iranians. England created Saudi Arabia with its support for the House of Saud. Our rela­ tionship and continued military presence in that country is one of the biggest angers of the fundamentalists who crashed into the twin towers of New York City. None of these Arab countries we have supported are democracies, all our friends ruling them ruled with terror, but they cut us good deals on the oil. Now how would wc feel and what would we be doing if an Arab country had bombed our country into the stone age and then began searching us house to house, break­ ing in our doors at night, looking for our guns? The greed for control of the oil pro­ duction and our superior attitudes continue and support the origination of these mis­ sions. The Arab people can feel it we Americans arc oblivious. It is not shown to as on corporate television. Pride is not a virtue, humility is. This cycle of violence will only stop with compassion, the same compassion that Jesus tried to teach. George Williston. Hastings New 911 system proposal raises questions To the editor: Charlie Nystrom. Barry County 911 direc­ tor. spoke at the Aug. 15 Republican Party Executive Committee meeting. I came away with more questions than answers about his plans to buy a state of the art Motorola com­ munications system. Allegan County abandoned a system shared with Barry County, provided by Motorola, to move to a single system provid­ ed by Erikson. One would hope the director of Barry County’s 911 program might contact Allegan County to ask why. Mr. Nystrom did not ask; he had no idea why the change was made. I did some research and spoke to friends in law enforce­ ment. Until recently. Motorola had a monop­ oly. Their equipment is expensive, updates arc expensive and they control the features available. Could it be that even with the cost savings of a shared system, the single Erikson system is less expensive to purchase, main­ tain and operate? Before we spend $900,000. these questions should be answered. When question arose about shortcomings of the 800 mhz radio’s coverage, former Sheriff Steve DeBoer was blamed. The radios require calibration every six months. It was not mentioned whether DeBoer was informed of this requirement. Mr. Nystrom wasn’t aware of this requirement, which was not dis­ covered until after Motorola was consulted, at taxpayer expense, no doubt. When the system was purchased, why didn’t Motorola inform 911 the radios would need recalibration every six months at a cost of $75 each, or did they fail to inform Mr. Nystrom of. this require­ ment? < • ... Mr. Nystrom campaigned at the meeting strongly for in car kxrators at a cost of $374 each. It was learned that many large depart­ ments don't have this feature and when asked why we need locators if larger departments don’t, his answer involved a lot of "wha.‘ ifs.” I spoke with my friends again; their depart­ ments had Motorola in car locators, so I asked what they thought of them. I learned they don’t update their position often enough, they are useful during high-speed pursuits (not many of those in Barry County), they need to be upgraded often and if they were removed tomorrow they wouldn’t be missed. Il was also revealed that Barry County 911 will be paying for the upgrades for the state police and ambulance services. We currently ha re officers report their location by radio. I they don’t report after three minutes dispatch contacts them. With the low number of vehi­ cles to track at any given time, this system is more than adequate. The discussion of in-car locators segued into the $900,000 system upgrade. 1 applaud Mr. Nystrom for extracting ten years of serv­ ice and support from our current system. What about installing GPS system? There is a proposal to put global positioning satellite (GPS) location devices on police cars, ambulances and fire trucks in Barry County. This may cost more than $900,000 and funds will come from emergency 911 fund. Do you think this is a good idea? Motorola contacted Mr. Nystrom to inform him they would no longer support our current sy stem, fortunately, a contract forces them to support it for another year and a half. Barry County and Allegan County (since we shared a system) have been forced by Motorola to upgrade our system and are being rewarded with a $900,000 plus contract by Barry County 911. Mr. Nystrom has kept 911 under budget. I felt good about this until he gave us an exam­ ple; he misled (by his own admission) to a vendor to save money on a back-up generator. Normally one accepts bids then selects the lowest It is unethical to share the bids of one vendor with another. Others I spoke with were disturbed that such tactics were used. Before we spend $900,000 on a new emer­ gency communications system. I believe it prudent that Mr. Nystrom explore the reason Allegan County changed system providers. I’m sure they made an informed decision. If the Erickson System can be shared, it would mean savings, if it is less expensive to pur­ chase and maintain, more savings. If upgrades for the Erikson system are less expensive, once again more savings. If Mr. Nystrom purchases the Motorola ystem with­ out exploring the Erikson system, he may very well be wasting taxpayer dollars. Carl E Reed Jr. Hastings Perhaps 3 officials should resign posts To the editor. Attendance was high at the Baltimore Township Board meeting earlier this month following a Banner story revealing the loss of $16,000 of resident taxpayers’ money in an ill-advised lawsuit At that meeting, we learned of additional divining of township funds. These included unnecessary maintenance charges, as well as continuing legal fees. tlopefuUy. the residents of the township will attend the next board meeting on Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. to continue probing the qualifi­ cations of the three board members who have been responsible tor disregarding the best interests of their constituents. These three men were asked to resign at that meeting. How encouraging it would be if al that time they will do so; and allow the election of intelligent officers who wil be willing to act in the best interests of their con­ stituents. It is essential that all citizens pay attention to politics on the basic level of township lead­ ership. Prevent this sort of thing happening in other areas. I urge Baltimore Township residents to attend the meeting on the 13th. Alice Jones. Baltimore Township resident The Heating* Banner Devoted to the interests of Bony County since 1856 PMxub, Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 jonn J3COD3 rraovne uacooa President Vics PrMKMnt Sievwi Jacob* Seaetaryrireesurw • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Editor) Elaine GHben (Assistant Editor] Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Frar. Faverman Betty Root, Nashville: Sandra Ponsetto Kelly Lloyd Maroe Westover Heather Reed • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Clarence VV. Hunter, Irving Township: Classified ads accepted Monday Wou^i Fnday. BOO am. to 530 pm ”1 think that if we have an emergency, like a bombing, it would help. I think this area could suffer from a terrorist attack.” “I think this would be a good thing because of all the new developments that don’t have street names. Emergency services could be directed to the right location." “Yes and no. 1 think this is a needed service, but it is expensive. Perhaps there are grants or dona­ tions that could help cover the cost." "Yes, I think it is a good idea. 1 have seen this sys­ tem work in disasters." “Probably this is a good idea. We want to avoid what happened in New York City when emer­ gency units could not be located.” “I don’t know. We don’t want a system like the Hastings ladder truck, which can serve six-story buildings, but isn’t used. Any system should match our needs.” Scott Ommen Dan Buerge Rose Heaton Jonathan Jacobs SubecrWon Rates: $30 per year mBany Coir*/ $32 per year n adpnrtg curses $35 per year etaewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Boa B Hastngi. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Pa>d at Has&ntp Ml 49056 �The Hastings banner - Thursday. August 25 2005 - P^.5 Rich, selfish 911 program should share The Barry County emergency 911 program has been selfishly hoarding a lot of money to buy a special state of the art program to track vehicles while too many other public safety agencies throughout the county are short of funds. How can this be possible? Well, you take a dash of salesman­ ship. skillful manipulation of public fear and emotion and the abil­ ity to operate with sympathetic oversight, and viola! You get an overpriced government program that flies in the face of almost every other public agency that constantly has to cut its services to the bone. Emergency 911 Director Charlie Nystrom last week publicly boasted about plans to spend nearly a million dollars on a fancy new computer system, like you might see on some TV cop show. It includes GPS locators, which while wonderful, are so expensive that Barry would be the first county in West Michigan to have them. Nystrom told the Barry County Republican Party last week that if this pricey system saves just one officer's life, it's worth it I don't want to get into what an officer's life is worth, most would say it's priceless. But is this the best way to save a life, or is it really just an attempt to outshine all other 911 operations in the state, just to say. "1 have the goods?" The public doesn’t have much say about spending this money on such an expensive system while other police, fire and ambulance services are having a hard time making ends meet. This is because then, isn’t much objective financial oversight of the county’s emer­ gency 911 system. The 911 system came into being about 15 years ago with a onemill annual levy that enables Nystrom and company to play with more than a millio*i dollars each year. It turns out they can't spend all of the money coming in fast enough, so they've salted some of it away with the idea of eventually being able to purchase 44 units of this special Motorola system. I even have to question whether a proper bidding system was followed. Nystrom can boast that he hasn't had to spend all the money the public gives to 911 and now he's earned this fancy new system, but taxpayers should be telling him to stop hoarding the surplus and si ire it with other public safety agencies to better protect the gen­ eral public throughout the county. The way I see it. this is a problem with administering the 911 program, which should be submitting a budget and answer to the County Board of Commissioners, not their own board. And when it takes in more money than it spends in the customary budget process, the commissioners should use the surplus to help other public safety agencies that really need it. These guys may think they’re acting in the best interests of the citizens, but the real problem is not in computer communications. What we really need is more officers on the streets and on the roads each day to serve the public. That's what 1 think would really make a difference. So instead of a very narrowly focused 911 millage, we should iaatst «n a county-wale public safety millage. Unfortunately, fear can play a major role here. Officials nearly always can tell us we need this or that, just so we can be safe. To me it feels like paying the local bully protection money. What really needs to happen if we are to avert this extravagant spending in the future, is to turn over financial oversight of 911 to Barry County Administrator Michael Brown, who serves an elect­ ed County Board of Commissioners. Right now. the 911 director operates under the Barry County Central Dispatch Administration Board, which is responsible for all financial and personnel policies. The board has eight members, incuding a representative from the County Board of Commissioners, a rep from the City of Hastings, one from the vil­ lages, two from the township association of Barry County, one from the public and two by statute from the state police and coun­ ty sheriff’s department. The county prosecuting attorney serves ex­ officio. without voting power. At first glance, this board may seem to be well rounded and loaded with public safety expertise. But nearly all of them are tight­ ly connected with local police and fire services, who seem to tiave a vested interest in pleasing the 911 system’s director. Even the rep­ resentative from the public is retired State Police Commander Ron Neil We've heard that Barry County's 911 system is a model nvuiy other counties have examined. We've also heard Mr. Nystrom has made numerous trips, at .Miblie expanse, all over the state to boast about the system he’s put together here. It's not hard to have a Cadillac program when you've got almost a blank check to build the system. At a time when most county departments and taxpayers arc hav­ ing to do more with less, it seems outrageous to allow anyone to spend a lot of money just because they can. I think it's time we find a way for our county administrator to take over the financial administration of the 911 program. These air not the right times to spend big bucks on a lot of bells, whistles and frills. We can't afford it now. Contact your county commissioners and let them know how you feel about this very serious issue. There’s more to the Baltimore story To the editor: Regarding Baltimore Township: After reading the Banner editorial on Aug. 11,1 could not sit by and let partial truths and misinformation go unanswered. I can only speak on things that I know to be true. First, to my knowledge, there was never a percentage given by the lawyer as to our chance of success. I was there at that meeting. The second is late in the summer of 2002,1 had the opportunity to talk to Dr. Gary Pierce. He told me the he was confident that Pierce Cedar Creek Institute would get a property tax free ruling. He explained to me how they were going to accomplish that. He said that Pierce Cedar Creek Institute was going to put the tax question through the court system year after year, no matter how much it cost until the township ran out of money. Then they would not be able to afford to defend the tax law. It is the responsibility of the township, to defend the property tax laws. No other area of government, county or state pays this expense. The offer of compromise was brought up by the Pierce Cedar Creek and that was that the two lawyers get together and talk. Issues of property lax cannot be settled by offers of compromise, they must go through proper channels. All lax issues go to the Board of Review, State Tax Tribunal. Slate Board of Appeals, and the Supreme Court, if necessary. It was my hope that the Supreme Court would hear the case, and sec the need for Summerfest weekend! Don't miss one of Barry County’s premier festivals this weekend in downtown Hastings. Many volunteers have been working all year long to plan this big event There's something for everyone, crafts, entertainment, sporting events, food, beverages a big parade and car show. Our Assistant Editor. Elaine Gilbert, will be honored as grand marshal of the parade. We’re thrilled she’s getting recognized for all the wonderful things she’s done for Barry County as a reporter, a community volunteer and a friend. We’re biased, but we think it’s very hard to find someone more deserving. Come downtown this weekend, visit with friends, and enjoy the flavor of small town America. And give a glad hand to one of our finest friends and neighbors. Elaine Gilbert, and her family. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics taxes to be paid. If not in whole, at least in pan. It is my opinion that Pierce Cedar Creek Institute should not be excused from paying county and township taxes, which provide road care, police and fire protection. The rest of us are required to pay for these services, and so should they . David Soya. Baltimore Township Trustee Two different ways for pioneer stories Dear editor. While vacationing in Hastings. Mich., on Aug. 11. al 8:12 a.m. we held our breath as the Challenger was a spot of light in the heav­ ens as it rushed along at 17.000 miles per hour from its rendevous with the spaceship. It changed to a ball of fire as it re-entered our atmosphere and landed safely in California for a piggy back ride to Florida. At 9:30 that same morning, there was a power outage in the lake area. Frightened great-grandchildren surrounded us as we dropped back 100 years to a pre-electronic age. with total darkness and total quiet. Bath waler stopped and we told stories of pioneer days as we huddled around a couple small candles. Leonard McKnight. Spearfish, S.D. FOR ’ SALE * ‘ ‘ I4AUU IYKJUIIU ‘ Home —Nice [ 2-bedroom in Hastings park. Completely furnished, including all window treatments. $5,600. Ca1: (269) 945-0520 6-9 evenings. BOARD, continued from page 1 the best price. "The idea is to get the best for the least amount," French said. “I think that’s our pol­ icy." Leaf added. "If someone comes up with a better technology or better vehicle." he wouldn't hesitate to give it serious consioeration. But for now. the plans arc to buy Tahocs because he believes they best offer what the department needs. Wing and Mike Callton cast the only two “no” votes for a motion to let stand the pur­ chase of the three Tahocs. • Adopted a resolution opposing a bill introduced by State Rep. Joe Hune (RFowlerville) that would eliminate registers of deeds offices' charges of $1 per paper copy, which has been state law since 1960. Barry County Register of Deeds Darla Burghdoff said if the bill becomes law, it could seriously negatively impact offices like hers all over Michigan. She said the local office could lose as much as $45,000 a year. She said Hune has made the argument that government shouldn't tell the public what will be charged for such a service. “Microfilm does not last forever, and it is not an inexpensive process." she said. "There’s a few loose cannons out there... who want to come in and just make copies at their own will... They're trying to take away rev­ enues needed to run this office. We’re all for free enterprise, too. but there have to be some limitations." After the board adopted the resolution not to amend Public Act 54 of 1960, it was noted copies should be sent to Hune, State Rep. Gary Newell and State Senator Patricia Birkholz. • Approved the renewal of the Community Corrections Comprehensive Plan and applica­ tion with the Michigan Department of Corrections for fiscal year 2006. The amount will be same as last year, the board was told. • Approved the appointment of Brown as officer delegate to the Michigan Employment Relations System (MERS) annual conference Sept. 20-22 in Dearborn, of Commissioner Wayne Adams as alternate, of Diane Wilkinson as employee delegate and Karen McMcMillan as employee alternate. • Agreed to renew its contract with Pine Rest for the employee assistance program, a 24-hour a day. seven day a week program to help county employees with emotional, men­ tal and substance abuse problems. Brown acknowledged there are services available in Hastings, but he said because of stigma often associated with seeking help, there is an issue of confidentiality. Pine Rest has services available as close as Caledonia. Cost is about $15 per year per employee. • Approved the renewal of the administra­ tive services contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield from next month through August 2006. • Approved a recommendation for a job classification upgrade and raise for Paul Ballinger as a monitor for the sheriff's depart­ ment Ballinger, who is responsible for updat­ ing the sheriff’s department website and other duties, now will be paid a salary of $21.760. • Was told by Director Dr. George Ward Shannon that there will be a groundbreaking ceremony at Charlton Park at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 29, for a pole bam that will house collections of historic arti­ facts. • Made comments about the Michigan Association of Counties conference last week at the Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island. James said she learned a great deal about the Brownfield Redevelopment program and appreciated retired broadcaster Ernie Harwell's comments about being dependable, not looking back and keeping things simple. “There were very good presentations and good speakers,” she said. “What I learned there will be quite beneficial." Tripp said she was impressed with a work­ shop on health departments and she was told by U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow that she wants $15 billion spent on a communications system for all public safety agencies in Michigan. James also noted that in the past it was con­ ferences such as these that taught commis­ sions a lot about the revolving tax fund and how to deal with an animal shelter being put under the undersheriff. Six commissioners, including James, Tripp. Adams. Wing. Callton and Nevins, attended the conference for three days at the Grand Hotel al a cost to taxpayers of more than $8,000. French and Howard “Hoot” Gibson opted not to go. • Noted the next meeting will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. Sept. 13, at commissioners chambers in the lop floor of the courthouse. The next night meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Sept. 27. at the Orangeville Township Hall, 6912 Boulter Road. Quality & Affordability Buick’s great quality story continues... All 2006 Buicks will have ■ factory 4-year, or 50,000-mile bumper-to-bump«r warranty. Our warranty places Buick on par with all premium entries. 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August 25. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... P1.EASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Doubnj. Ml 49050 Paxlor, Stew Olmstead (616) 758*3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.: Sunday School 110 xm.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.: Bible Study & Prayer Tune Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell. Paucr. Saturday Mass 4.30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 xm. and 11XX) a m.. Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 pm. H 5STTNGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Slate Road. Hastings. Mich. 49058 Senior Pastor Rev Wm. Clayton Garrison. Service Times: Sunday School 9.00 a.m. and 11OO a.m. A 600 p.m. (Small groups on 1st and 3rd Sunday nights). Wednesday : Dinner 5:45 p.m. Classes. 700 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings, Ml 49058 Rev Bob Smith Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 10:30 xm.; Sunday School. 9:30 cm. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion." 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office (616) 945-3014 The Rev. Fr. Charles P McCabe III. Rector. Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Musk. Sunday Worship • 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Children’s Chapel and Sunday School at 10 xm. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 xm. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 xm. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School al 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11:00 xm.; Evening Service al 6:00 p.m.. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392. Summer Hours: Sunday Worship 10 xm.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpole. Sunday morning worship service 9:45 am. Nursery provid­ ed. Sunday evening “New Beginnings" starts at 5:15 with meal. 5:30 adult small group, youth group, kids club. 6:30 praise service. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men’s group 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ's Quilters. Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Coming in January, exploring spiritual gifts Bible study Churcl website: countrydiapelume.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dan Cume. Senior Pastor: Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 a m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 xm.. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Calf Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E. Main Street. Middleville. Mich Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor. Phone 795-9030 Sunday Mass 8: 30 xm. First Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m Confessions 30 minutes before Mass. Rosary Prayer 30 minutes before Mass HtAlRIEVILLF. BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S M-43 Highway. Delton. Ml 49046 • 269-671-4193. Pastor. Bernard Bl*u> Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 tun.; Worship Service II xm.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m. ST. TIMOTHY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 9800 East BC Avenue. Richland. Ml 49083 Phone 269-629-9436 Eucharistic service every Sunday. 9:30 im “This is my body given for you. Do this in remembrance of me ' (Luke 22:19 NTV) Come share in the weekly Holy Communion - accepting Chnst and being united with Him. sur­ rendering our lives to Him so that we may know His will and walk in His ways. We are located in a wooded vetting, north of Richland on BC Avenue, between M-43 and Gull Lake Drive. All baptired Christians ore welcome to partici­ pate tn me Holy Eucharist. We beliere that Christianity is a faith of inclusion, not exclusion. Therefore, you don't have to be an Episcopalian - just a believer. WOODL AND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. PO Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061 Reverend Mary SchippersDeMuntcr. Sunday Worship 9:15 xm. • Sunday School 10:30 xm. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Rev Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. M^ss Sunday at 9: 30 a.m. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor Church phone 269­ 945-4995 Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269 818-0007 Church SecretaryTreasurer, Linda Cobb. Office hours. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday 9 ar* to 2 pm. Sununday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School. 10: 45 am Morning Wot ship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; Son Shine Preschool (ages 3 & 4); Tuesday, Thursday from 9-11:30 aut, 12:00-2:30 pm: Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Mtg SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9 15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month al this service). 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion (each week), and Evening Prayer 6:00 p.m (May-At'gusl). We have a weekly Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Even Prayer service and special Holy Days services as announced (please call the rectory for those times). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthia* is R1 Rev David T Hustwick. The church phone num­ ber is 269-795-2370 and the recto­ ry number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is hnp://trax.to/ andrewmatthias We are pan of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and me the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our servic­ es GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELIA3WSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M 66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville, Mich. 49073 Sun. Praise A Worship 10:30 xm.. 6 00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys A girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616­ 731 -5194 or I-517-852-1806 FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grose Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623­ 5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Summer Worship 10:00 a m. No summer Sunday School. Youth activities: call for information. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E State Rd (Corner of State R'l. and Boltwood St across from Tom's Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling A Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121 Nursery provided for all services. Sundays: Worship services 8.45 and I LOO xm. Kids for Christ. 1100 xm. Worship Service only for 3 A 4 yr. olds. A 5 yr-4th grade dismissed during announcements. Sunday School for all ages 10:00 xm. Adult elec­ tives for July/August. KNOW FEAR' FEAR NOT!. CAFE BEREA and GROWING LN WIS­ DOM AND FAITH. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 pm Thursday: Senior Adult Coffee Hour. 9.30-1100 xm. Loofciac ■head: VBS. “Prayer Safari.” August 1-5.9 a.m.-noon. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-745-9414. Michael Sunday. Aug. 28 - 800-1000 xm. Holy Communion. Blessing of the Backpacks. Tuesday. Aug. 30 100 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. Aug. 31 • 7:00 p.m. Holy Communion. HASTINGS AjUV UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Grtcn Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961 Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9.00 a.m.-Noon and 1:00-300 p.m Friday 900 xm.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:30 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshments. 11 OO Traditional Worship Service. Wc offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15. 9:30 and II xm. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m.. and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058 ( 269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Services; 10:05 a.m. Children's Choir; 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship Services. Nursery care is prosided Ex both services! Visit us online at www.fpcolh.org and our web log for sermons at http.//Hastings presbyterian.blogspot.com/. AujcuM 25 - 8:30 xm. Womb’s Bible Stud,. August 23 - 10:45 a-ic. Contemporary Worship Service on Summerfest Main Stage. August 31 - 7:00 pun. Noah s Ark Preschool Parent Orientation. This information an worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hxsiings FLEX FA B INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • Prescriptions' 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hustings, Michigan । HASTINGS - Joyce McKelvey, age 77. of Hastings, died Saturday. August 20. 2005 at her home. Mrs. McKelvey was bom on September 3, 1927 in Keyser. West Virginia, the daughter of Herbert and Virginia (Jones) Goldsworthy. She was raised in Cumberland. Maryland; Mendon and Kalamazoo. Michigan. She attended Cumberland schools and graduated Mendon High School. Joyce attended Wright’s Beauty Academy in Battle Creek and became a licensed beau­ tician. She was married to Arthur C. McKelvey on March 3, 1946. The couple had met in February 1943 when Joyce was employed at the Shranks Cafeteria in Battle Creek. They lived in Lakeview/Battle Creek areas before moving to their farm home (the former Striker farm) outside Hastings. She was employed as a beautician in Hastings for several years, owning and oper­ ating her own beauty shop. Other employ­ ment included Cotant's Farm Market, former Provincial House, and w?s treasurer of Barry Public Employee’s Credit Union. She was a member of Barry County Ladies Extension. Farm Bureau. Baltimore Township Mother’s Club, long-time 4-H vol­ unteer and Charlton Park volunteer, teacher’s aide at the Striker School. Barry County Commission on Aging volunteci idul activi­ ties participant, enjoyed art’s and crafts, play­ ing the dulcimer, line dancing and teaching line dancing, flower gardening and traveling. She had an overwhelming love for her hus­ band. children, grandchildren, great grand­ children. brothers and sisters. Mrs. McKelvey is survived by her hus­ band. Arthur, sons. Dennis (Elsie) McKelvey of Hastings. Jerrold (Connie) McKelvey of Hastings and Patrick (Rebecca) McKelvey of Montrose. CA; grandchildren. Melissa McKelvey. Jeffrey McKelvey. Scott McKelvey. Sarah (Jacob) Snow. Nathan McKelvey. Scan McKelvey. Kcely McKelvey. William Bailey. Matthew (Trina) Bailey and Todd Bailey; great grandchildren. Ashton. Chase. Colton. Keegan. Jacob. Gracie. Kaitlin. Mattie, Jcwelle and Meghan; brothers. Ken (Linda) Goldsworthy, Gary (Penny) Smeltzer, sisters. Darlene (Marty) Zehner and Karen (Louis) Smelley; nieces, nephews and cousins. Services were held on Wednesday. August 24. 2005 at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Jim McKelvey officiating. Burial was at the Wilcox Cemetery, Maple Grove Township. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or Barry County Commission on Aging. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funcralhome.com). |Gilbert W. Paine| HASTINGS - Gilbert W. Paine, age 90. of Hastings., died Wednesday. August 24. 2005 at Hastings Tendercare. Visitation will be Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Friday. August 26. 2005 at 11 a.m. al the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. William J. Crehan Bobby (Bob) Dean Pollard HASTINGS - William J. Crehan. age 92. of Hastings, died Friday. August 19. 2005 at Hastings Tendercare. He was bom July 25. 1913 in Elyria Ohio, the son of Patrick and Anna (Mack) Crehan William graduated from Elyria High School and went on to graduate from Ohio Stale University with a Chemical Engineer Degree. He worked for Krel Industries in Chicago and retired in 1972 then moved to Hastings shortly thereafter. He married Frances June Clawson on September 16. 1934 and she died five days before him on August 14.2005. William was a self taught man who taught himself to p’ay the piano, flute and the harp. He also enjoyed woodworking, music, reading, especially on Ireland. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife. Frances; son, Michael; daughter. Mary, and a sister. Rose. Surviving are two daughters, Margaret (Molly) Wright of Ann Arbor. Susan Anderson of Minnesota; one son, Patrick Crehan of Hastings; grandson, Charles Wright; nieces. Lois Lithgow and Joan Lane. Memorials can be made to the Humane Society or any children's organization. No visitation will be held. Memorial serv­ ices for William and his wife. Frances, were held Wednesday. August 24. 2005 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Carla Smith officiated and interment was at Brush Ridge Cemetery. Arrangements arc by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. OKLAHOMA - Bobby (Bob) Dean Pollard, died Friday. August 5, 2005 at Via Christi Oklahoma Regional Medical Center in Ponca City. Oklahoma due to heart failure. He was 73. A service was held to honor his life at 2 p.m. on Monday. August 8. 2005 at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. JD Ward. Pastor, officiating. A family burial service was held in Michigan. Arrangements were under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home in Ponca City, Oklahoma. Bob was bom on February 9. 1932 in Tallapoosa. Georgia to Aaron and Pearl (Ward) Pollard. He graduated from Capital Hill High School in Oklahoma City and con­ tinued his education at Oklahoma City University. Bob worked for Western Electric as an Associate Engineer. After leaving Western Electric, he owned and operated Flintcote Dry-Wall Supply for a few years, later becoming a general contractor, building office. apartment buildings and homes in the Oklahoma City area. On September 18, 1982. Bobby married Susan McMillen in Oklahoma City. He relo­ cated to Ponca City, where he owned and operated Dean's Professional Pools and Spas with his wife Susan. They remained in Ponca City, where they made many wonderful friends. Bob was a member of the Oklahoma City Home Builders Association, the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce, AMBUCKS, the Ponca City Country Club, the Elks and Moose Lodge. He was also a member of the First United Methodist Church. Bobby was an avid golfer. He will be greatly missed in the lives of many. Family members include his wife Susan, of the home; his daughter. Talesa Flenniken and her husband Mike of Piedmont; one sister. Dura Lee Ward of Temple. GA; a sister-in­ law. Alberta Pollard of Oklahoma City and several nieces and nephews. He also bad numerous in-laws through the McMillen family, whom he dearly loved. Bob was preceded in (fcath by his parents; one son. Robert Dean Pollard; brothers. Lloyd Pollard and Hoyt Pollard and sisters, Eva Mooney and Lois Austin. Casket bearers were Mike Flenniken. Mike Fletcher. Don Lawson, Bruce McMillen. Dave Scott and Dave White. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mayo Clinic Alzheimets Research Foundation. 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville. FL 32224 HASTINGS - Douglas Lee Smith, ag? 50, of Culbert Drive. Hastings, died Saturday. August 20. 2005 at his residence. Mr. Smith was bom on September 26, 1954 in Owosso, the son of Lysie and Irene (Unterbrink) Smith. He was raised in the Ovid area and attend­ ed schools there, graduating in 1973 from Ovid/Elsie High School. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1975 until his honorable dis­ charge November 10,1976. He later attended Lansing Community College receiving his radiology associate’s degree in >990 and his radiological therapy technology degree in 1994. He was married to Dawne M. Roush on June 19, 1982. They moved to the Hastings area in 1982. He was employed at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing as a radiology technician for the past 13 years. He had previously worked as an iron-worker in construction. He was a member of Hastings First United Methodist Church, enjoyed hunting, fishing and was an avid collector of Tarzan books. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife. Dawne; daughters. Emily Smith of East Lansing and Molly Smith of Hastings; son. David Smith of Hastings; father and step-mother. Lysie and Ellie Smith of Hastings, brothers, Lysie ’’Butch” Smith of Lansing. Darrell (Pam) Smith of Ypsilanti, Carl (LuAnn) Smith of Owosso and Raymond (Tracy) Smith of Owosso; nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death was his mother. Irene. Services were held Thursday, August 25. 2005 at Hastings First United Methodist Church with Rev. Kathy Brown officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Douglas Lee Smith Memorial Fund. Arrangements arc being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wrenfuneral-home.com) Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. HASTINGS - Helen K. Burkey, age 80. of Hastings, died Wednesday. August 17. 2005 at her home. Mrs. Burkey was bom on January 4, 1 ?25 in Bowne Township, Kent County, tbr daughter of Forest and Mae (Ware) Price. She was raised in the Freeport and Hastings areas and attended schools there. Helen helped to rear her younger brothers after her mother died at a young age. She also worked in Detroit as a maid and nanny in her teen years. During World War II. she worked at the Hastings Piston Ring for a time. She was married to Paul E. Burkey on February 9. 1943. A dedicated wife for 62 years, she was pre­ ceded in death by Paul on June 14, 2005. Helen was a long-time member of Hastings First United Methodist Church. Her hobbies included gardening, needlepoint, crossword puzzles and reading. She loved keeping house and cooking wonderful meals for all who stopped by. She excelled in homemak­ ing and always was a warm and gracious hostess. Her greatest joy was serving and tak­ ing care of family and friends. Helen is survived by daughters, Irene (Terry) Pepper of Clarksville and Beverly (Ron) Williams of Sand Lake; son, John (Laurie) Burkey of Hastings; grandchildren. Jack (Paula) Adkins. Tom Adkins. Ryan (Tanya) Williams. Kathleen (Rob) Overbeek, Michael (Nikki) Burkey. Jamie Burkey; step grandchildren. Dave (Tammi) Pepper and Matt (Wendy) Pepper; seven great grandchil­ dren; and brother. Kenneth (Marian) Price of Freeport. Services were held Monday. Aug. 22.2005 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Kathy Brown officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Public Library Building Fund or the American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren funeralhome.com �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 25, 2005 - Page 7 Earl Keeler Marriage <£icenses HASTINGS - Mr. Ear! Keeler, age 58. of Hastings, died Monday. August 22. 2005 at Loyola Medical Center in May wood. Illinois. Mr. Keeler was bom on May 31. 1947 at Hastings, the son of Robert and Frances (Blivin) Keeler. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1967 from Hastings High School. While in high school, he participated in football, track and band. He served tn the U.S. Army from Oct. 12, 1967 until Sept. 2. 1969. He was married to Susan M. Sanborn on Nov. 22. 1969. He was employed at Tyden Seal in Hastings for 35 years. He was a member of Hastings Loyal Order of Moose. American Legion; enjoyed camp­ ing. hunting, fishing, bowling. NASCAR enthusiast and an avid fan of Dale Earnhardt. Sr. and Jr., collecting many articles of their memorabilia. Mr. Keeler is survived by his wife, Susan: son, Jon “J.C.” (Shelly) Keeler of Sylvania, Ohio; grandson. Dameaun Keeler; grand­ daughter, Kaitlyn Keeler; mother. Frances Keeler of Hastings; brother. Ben (Kay) Keener of Hastings; brothers-in-law. Steven Sanborn of Hastings, Ed (Susan) Sanborn of North Pole. Alaska; sister-in-law. Dianne Dunn of Ruskin, Florida; nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death was his father. Robert Visitation will be Thursday. August 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. al the Wren Funeral Home. Services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, August 26,2005 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught will officiate. Burial will be.>t Fuller Cemetery in Carlton. Township. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren­ funeral -home. com). Christopher Kuestner, Hastings and Carmen Marie DesVbignes. Hastings. Eric Scott Possehn. Lake Odessa and Lindsey Kay Overbeck. Lake Odessa. Daniel Duane Thurston. Battle Creek and Stacie Juin Sink. Bellevue. Jeremy Lyle Rasey, Nashville and Lacey LueAnn Ward. Nashville. Ronald Allen VanderMolen, Shelbyville and Yertty Marcela Vasquez. Decorah. 1A. Nicholas Wayne Stricklan. Hastings and Ashley Marie VanNocker. Hastings. Christopher Douglas Johnson. Shelbyville and Lindsey Marie Brinken, Shelbyville. Jeremy Dale Brown, Dowling and Anna Lea Short. Plainwell. Wendell Robert Stine. Jr., Wonder Lake. IL and Virginia Christine Wilson. Bellevue. Timothy Solon Riley. Hanover and Michelle Lynn Martin. Plainwell. Kevin Cornelius Cooney. Hastings and Elizabeth Kremer Myers. Boston, MA. Bryan Lee Collings. Shelbyville and Tina Marie Scobey. Shelbyvilic. Daniel Lee Jinks. Battle Creek and Heather Marie Douglas. Battle Creek. Michael Adam Nystrom. Hastings and Heather Lynn George. Auburn. TX. John Franklin Uramkin. Hastings and Connie Marie Wallace. Hastings. David Walter Soya, Hastings and Angela Dawn Bryant. Bellevue. Chad Michael Schut. Middleville and Amanda Grace Mulder. Middleville. Jonathon Douglas Opel. Delton and Catherine Bohan. Delton. Mary Letson turns 103 Mary Letson will celebrate her 103rd birth­ day on August 31.2005. She will be enjoying the day with family and family of friends at Sentinel Point Retirement Home in Grand Rapids. Still in good health, she would enjoy hear­ ing from friends in Barry County. Send cards and notes to Sentinel Point Retirement Home. Apt. 317. 2900 Thornhills Ave S.E.. Grand Rapids. Ml 49546. Polley-Kemp exchange vows Randy and Deidre Polley of Delton, and Duane and Penny Kemp of Comstock, are pleased to announce the wedding of their children. Ronda M. Polley and Jeffrey A. Kemp. Ronda is a 2001 high school graduate of Delton Kellogg and Jeffrey is a 2000 high school graduate of Galesburg-Augusta. There is an August 27,2005 wedding being planned. Ceremony and reception is taking place at the Chief Noonday Recreation Center in Yankee Springs. Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 Aspinalls to celebrate silver wedding anniversary Don and Linda Aspinall will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary on August 30. 2005. They have three children - Lion Jr. (Carrie) and Joey of Hastings. Angie (Cory) Pettengill of North Carolina and one granddaughter. Madison. The family invite you to n dessert luncheon at the beach pavilion in Lake Odessa on AuguM 27. 2005 from 1 to 4 p.m. JhborM® BOY, Mason Tanner Cross, bom at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids on Aug. 8, 2005 at 12:41 p.m. to Amanda and Chad Cross. Weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. and 20 1/2 inches long. TWIN GIRLS, bom Aug. 14. 2005 to Scott and Angie Helman of Hastings. At 10:49 p.m. Caitlyn Lee 3 lbs. 12 ozs. and 16 inches long and at 10:50 p.m. Halee Lyn 3 lbs. 12 azs. 15 3/4 inches long. Keith Durkee, 99, grand marshai of Woodland Homecoming parade Woodland is honoring Keith Durkee this year as grand marshal of the Labor Day Homecoming parade. He is the oldest living Woodland Township resident bom Sept 6,1906. He will be 99 next Tuesday. He said he now lives a mile and a half from where he was bom. Durkee is the son of Fred and Della (Rigler) Durkee. He had one brother and sister, Richard and Thelma. He went to Barnum School for grades one through eight and then attended Woodland High School, where he graduated in 1925. He recalled the 1924 move from the old school on East Franklin to the new build­ ing on West Broadway. Durkee was married twice, first in 1928 to Nellie Regan who passed away in 1968. and then in 1970 to Chris Euper. who died in 1996. He has two children. Darlene (Smith) and Larry urkee. Darlene’s children are Sandy. Vicki, Cindy and Shelley, and Larry’s son is Randy. Durkee has several great grandchildren. Keith Durkee Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings. Barry County and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway Hastings. MI 49058 During his working years. Durkee owned the service station in Woodland with his son Larry, from 1956 to 1958. He drove a school bus from 1958 to 1975 and has farmed all his life. He has served as a volunteer for the Woodland Fire department, as did his son and now his grandson. Randy, making three generations of Durkees in service to Woodland. He was Sunday School teacher and superintendent at Woodland United Methodist Church and attended Hastings Baptist Church. His hobbies include watching baseball on television and doing search-a-word puzzles. In his earlier years, he enjoyed spear fishing. For many years he and his second wife. Chris, spent winters in Florida, where he enjoyed playing cards and shuffle board. He attends the Barry County COA Woodland Friendship Center three days a week. At 99. he is still driving, with his license expiring in 2007. Last week after his lunch at the center, he announced he had to drive to the store to get his favorite treat, ice cream and chocolate. He left with a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye. Stay informed on local events... Subscribe to The BANNER! Call... 945-9554 McKelveys to celebrate silver wedding anniversary Dennis and Elsie McKelvey will celebrate ihc*r 25th anniversary. They were married August 16. ’980. They have five children and six grandchildren. “See you later alligator” were his part­ ing remarks. Youth Baseball 2005 Sponsors i WE COULDN'T DO IT WITHOUT THEIR SUPPORT!! Bosley Pharmacy Thornapple Valley Family Health Viking CareLmc Creekside Optical Penney’s Pizzeria/Five Star Pizza Stahl Lawn Care Carrs Supermarket Family Tree Wilder’s Auto Service Mid Michigan Group Grand Valley Co-Op Credit Union Pennock Pharmacy Ed's Body Shop Masselink Dairy Walkington Well Dnlhng AIS Hastings Elks DeMaaod Tile & Marble Northstde Pizza Hastings Car Club Thornapple Financial Center Seese Well Drilling Advanced Mechanical and Plumbing Jordan Smith Concrete Labletape Airway Oxygen wmv. scymb. com �Page 8 - Thursday. August 25. 2005 - The Hastings Banner rflnnie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchell! and Marcy Sugar The depot complex will be open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There are to be several directors of the historical society on hand, probably working, so there will be ample hosts for any visitors. At the same time there will be one or more hosts at the genealogy library in the new freight house to assist any searchers. Newest items in the library are four books from Gratiot County. One has probate information. Another is a listing of brides from 1870 to 1927 (or similar dates). One book already an the shelves from Gratiot is a record of all burials in the Ithaca cemetery. The Red ctjss Blood Mobile will be in town Monday (Aug. 29) to accept dona­ tions of blood from noon to 5:45 p.m. at Fellowship Hall. Give a pint. save a life. While other schools are smarting either side of Labor Day. Lakewood schools will not open until Thursday. Sept. 8. This in an unusual year, with no superintend­ ent in place. David Doozan is the acting administrator. There were to be inter­ views of six finalist candidates this week­ end. This number was the result of pre­ liminary selections. There have been ads in several news publications for a reprint of the 1891 por­ trait and biographical album of Ionia and Montcalm counties. This is a project of the Ionia County Genealogical Society. The book sale price is $55 plus tax and shipping. The first publicity brought sev­ eral lesponses and cash orders, but not enough to warrant printing. The deadline has been extended four weeks. This vol­ ume his far more local life stories than did the 1884 version. A copy is in the Lake Odessa Community Library for your perusal. Check it out and see if this is something you would like for your family library. It contains much local his­ tory. Unless another hundred orders come in. the project will be scrapped. Racing, anybody? There are spectator drag races every Friday at the race track on Portland Road, just off Jordan Lake Road. There are half mile and quarter mile races. Aug. 26 is Carquest sponsor night. There is free admission on Aug. 26 for those in zip code 49331. Monster trucks arc coming Friday and Saturday, Sept. 9 and 10. Last week's Shoppers Guide had stories about the famed color guard from the Saranac American Legion Post. The unit consists of one person representing each of the nation’s conflicts in uniform. Some of the uniforms are authentic. Others are. re-created uniforms, but authentic in every detail. Their crowning achievement was the march in the 1965 inaugural parade in Washington D.C. They appeared in many parades every year. The uniforms have been worn by many Saranac residents. The Saranac Bridge Festival will be held on Aug. 27 with pancake and sausage breakfast, parade, a talent con­ test. volleyball tournament, washer toss tournament, lawn tractor pull, basketball, music, demonstrations, pig roast, fishing derby for kids, entertainment, food and more. The local chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel will meet Thursday Sept. 15, at the Community Mental Health building on Health Line by Scott B. Brasseur, M.D. * ' tbos West Green Street Hastings, Michigan -19058 Telephone 289 945 24 19 Internal Mrdfcinc DIVERTICULITIS l just went for my colonoscopy and i am cancer free but my doctor said that I had some diverticull. He didn't seem very concerned but do I need to watch for anything? Diverticuli are little, marble-sized out-pouching located on your intestine primarily in the area of the colon located in the left lower side of your abdomen. Most people over 40 or so have some and they usually don't cause any problems. They are caused when a naturally weak spot in the wall of the intestine gives way under pressure from inside your intestine. Some of the things that increase pressure inside your colon and increase the risk of developing diverticuli are age and not eating enough fiber. When there is not enough fiber in your diet, the stools become small, hard and are difficult to pass, which increases the pressure in your colon. Apple Tree Drive north of Ionia. The iocation is changed for each meeting in order to move around the county. Reservations are due by Friday. Sept. 9. Woodlot need attention? There is to be a forest management workshop Saturday, Sept. 17, at Bertha Brock Park. The Tim Matthews family attended church Sunday at Central United Methodist. Wife Marla and her younger sister, Lori McNeil, sang two duets dur­ ing the service. Talk about low key events! The eighth annual reunion for all Carson City High School attendees and St. Mary's students will be on Wednesday. Sept. 7, at Haradine park. Bring your sack lunch and enjoy. No reservations, no waiting list, no registry. And sometimes not even any name tags. Attendance normally is upwards of a hundred, usually there has been arrangement to tour the halis of a new wing to see the mounted graduation pictures from i888 forward after the meal. Portland is holding its Riverfest Saturday, Aug. 27. One feature of the day is a homes tour from 1 to 6 p.m. There are houses iarge and small, including a tea house in the Shimnccon area. In a renewal of a long ago custom, members of the John J. Peacock. Dr. Samuel Downing and Benjamin Peacock families gathered in a reunion on a recent Sunday at the Ionia County Church of Christ. A cousin in Wisconsin was responsible for the gathering and was pleased with the response. Cousins came from Arizona, California and Florida along with those who live closer by. Two Downing sisters had married Peacocks and there were other alliances between the two families. The youth and adult sponsors from St. Edward’s parish who attended the World Youth Conference in Cologne. Germany, arrived home on Monday afternoon. One plus of the trip is that long after their plans were ir place and the fund-raising was well under way. a new pope was elected and he was from Germany. True to prediction, he visited the worldwide gathering, especially since it was in his home country. The youth held monthly breakfasts on one Sunday each month for a year in their fund-raising effort. The Carl’s Market parking lot was paved early this week. Many streets have been dug deep to await new tar. Sections of Fifth. Sixth. Third Street. Fourth Avenue south of M-50 are some of the affected roadways. Keep your friends and relatives Although most people that have diverticuli don’t have any problems at all, some of the diverticuli may get a small piece of stool lodged in one of the pouches and cause an infection called diverticulitis. The infection can range from a small area of irritation or a larger area involving the surrounding tissue in the abdomen causing an abscess. In rare cases, the inflamed pouch my rupture, spilling intestinal waste into your abdomen and lead to peritonitis, a severe infection of the lining of your abdominal cavity. Peritonitis is a medical emergency and requires immediate care. INFORMED! Send them If you do develop an infected diverticuli, the symptoms typically include pain and tenderness in your abdomen especially over the left lower side, bloating, nausea and vomiting and possible even bloody stools. The BANNER In general, treatment depends on the severity of your symptoms. Restricting food and taking an antibiotic may be all you need but hospitalization and surgery are required for other cases if it becomes severe. Eating more fiber, drinking plenty of fluids, responding to bowel urges and exercising regularly are all ways to promote good colon health and limit your risk of developing diverticuli and hopefully avoiding future problems with diverticulitis. Scott Brasseur. M.D. is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician for medical advise before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. 0MMM1 Sidestep stepson Dear Annie: My father turns Kt) this yrar. and my three siblings and 1 were thinking of giving him a birthday party. We are doing this mostly out of obligation, as none of us enjoys my father’s company and hair-trigger temper. My father lives four hours from me and even farther from my siblings. He has been married to my stepmother for 20 years, and we all adore her. My stepmother has a son. "Leo." who is married with children and lives close to my father and his wife. I mentioned to my father that we would like to have Leo and his family at the birthday party, and Dad exploded. He said if Leo comes, he will not attend. He went on to say he hates Leo and never wants to see him again. My stepmother told me that Dad has felt this way for many years. She admitted that it makes her nervous when Leo calls because just the mention of his name sends my father into a tirade. Annie, my father has never been a reason­ able man. He is selfish and angry, blaming everyone else for his bad decisions. I hate to sec my stepmother suffer so much, even though I know it is her choice to stay with my father. I would rather not have this party because wc are doing it only out of guilt. What do you say? - Disgusted in the Northeast Dear Disgusted: If you choose to have this party, you do not have to include Leo. Your stepmother will understand. However, there is no reason you must celebrate this way. We vote to tell Dad the distance between all of you makes it too difficult to plan events. Take him out for a fancy dinner instead. No social graces Dear Annie: I read the letter from "Out of Patience." who said the new co-worker. "Louise." inserted herself into every conver­ sation. whether it involved her or not. That letter could have been written by one of my staff. In fact, 1 suspect it was. On more than one occasion. I have .ward complaints'about Louise. The wornai has an opinion on everything. After six months, she can tell the 10-year employee how things should be done, even though she has no expe­ rience in that department. She butts in cn con­ versations regarding office business and ther. gets behind with her own responsibilities and complains ad nauseam. I have tried speaking to Louise behind closed doors to help her develop a better rap­ port with the staff, to no avail. 1 told her she might want to keep the negativity to a mini­ mum. and the next thing 1 know, someone asked her how she was doing, and she replied. "I'm not allowed to talk about that." I have come to realize that Lou.se has no social skills, and I don't know how to help her or the staff with this issue. - Caught in the Middle Dear Caught: If you think you can teach Louise better people skills, by all means, give it a try. Otherwise, the staff should try to ignore her social breaches, irritating though they may be. She can't help herself. Drugged and docile Dear Annie: I read the letter from "Concerned Neighbor in Pennsylvania." who thinks her neighbor. "Nancy." may be over­ dosing her elderly husband. "Tom." to keep him docile. If this is happening, it is abuse and needs to be reported The neighbor can notify the local Area Agency on Aging so a Protective Service Investigation can be done. The number is in the phone book. I am an employee of our local Area Agency on Aging and have been involved in many similar cases. Make no mistake, this is abuse. -- Case Manager in Pennsylvania Dear Case Manager: If Nancy is indeed withholding or overdosing Tom's medication, she needs to be reported, and we hope the neighbor is willing to make the call. Sister's secret To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 Dear Annie: 1 have 19-year-old sister who I think is sexually active. A few weeks ago. 1 went over to "Carol's" apartment to help with some cleaning. When I went to throw some garbage awaj. 1 noticed her jewelry box was open. I looked inside and spotted an unopened condom at the bottom. I was shocked. Carol has been seeing her boyfriend. "Vince," for about three years, but I never thought they could be having sex. 1 know my parents don't agree with having sex before marriage (neither do I), but I don't know if they are aware of this. As a concerned sister, what should I do? Should 1 tell my parents, talk to my counselor or talk to Carol personally ? She would kill me if she knew I went through her stuff, but I want to protect her. — Confused and Concerned Dear Confused: We know you may not agree with Carol's personal choices, but she is 19 and an adult. Her decisions are her own now. right or wrong. Say nothing. Hoarding hubby Dear Annie: My husband is a baseball card collector, and through the years, his hobby has evolved to include basketball cards, spoils memorabilia or anything else he thinks is worth saving. He also frequents gambling boats, and all of the giveaways have now made it to his treasure trove. I can't handle it any longer. We have a four-bedroom home with a spare room for his card collection. We can’t open the door anymore because the stacks have fallen over and blocked it shut. There is a cor­ ner of our bedroom housing Christmas pres­ ents from past years that he won't put away, and he can no longer get into the room with his collectibles. I used to clean up as well as I could, but it's just too overw helming now. Other than torch­ ing our home and starting over, please tell me what to do. I'm ashamed to have anyone visit, and he won't let me touch his stuff. -- Love Him. Not The Mess Dear Love Him: Your husband started as a collector, but seems to have moved into com­ pulsive hoarding. Would he be willing to stash his card col­ lection and other items in a storage facility? Tell him his things will be safe there, and be will have more space to continue collecting. If he agrees, you may have to move his col­ lection when he is not home, because he may never be able to actually do this himself. Meanwhile, contact the Obsessive­ Compulsive Foundation (ocfoundation.org) at 676 State St., New Haven. CT Q65.IL for more information. Dad does decisions Dear Annie: My husband and I have been living in my in-laws' home for three years. We originally moved in because my father-in­ law. "Louie." had a nervous breakdown, and my husband got laid off. My husband went bark to school to finish his degree and has been offered a position with a great company. Unfortunately, the company is far away, and Louie has n«jde clear that he doesn't want us to move. This isn't the first rime Louie hss involved himself in our personal decisions. OFen my husband and 1 will agree a: a plan, and as soon as Louie gets wind of it. be has a long discussion with my husband and soexhow makes him doubt his decision. Louie now tells my husband how we will struggle if we move away because we will be living off one paycheck, in a no-doubt awful apartment in a bad neighborhood. My hus­ band values his father's word, but Louie is controlling our marriage, and my husband doesn't see it. What should 1 do? - Desperate to Leave Dear Desperate: Your husband must place you above his father. He can value Louie's word without letting him have so much influ­ ence over the final decision. If your husband cannot separate his needs from his lather's, the two of you should sec a counselor who will help him become more independent. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net. or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2(X)4 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. ANNIE S MAILBOX 8/24/05 Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. �The Heetnge Banner - Thursday. August 25. 2005 - Page 9 Financial FOCUS < From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Nashville District #1 FR Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. Smart Financial Moves for New Parents If you are a new parent, you're probably enjoying one of the happiest times of your life. And you'll find it's easy to get absorbed in the day-to-day activities of your child. Yet, with the addition of a child, your family has a whole new set of financial needs - so you'll want to plan and prepare for them. Here are a few ideas to consider. ♦ Draw up a simple will -By drawing up a simple will, you can designate, with­ in limits, how you want your assets dis­ tributed, and you can identify a guardian for your child, should anything happen to STOCKS Nashville Schoo!. 1902. By Joyce Weinbrecht From the Nashville News, April 12, 1928: Some time ago before a school meeting of Castleton District #1 Fr., it was mentioned that Castleton should have a consolidated school of this township and it sounckd good, but is h practical? The first argument that we think of is the fact that the majority of the students live in one comer and it would require long trips on the school buses to reach that far point, but is not that a big item in favor of a unit school from Castleton? Would that not let all of the school children ride direct to school in place of covering a trip fust away from school and then back around to school, like some of our neighbors on the north, who live four miles from Woodland, and their children travel by bus six miles to reach school Think this over, if you are interested. Ask Woodland how they like their system and ask their tax rate. This is quite a revelation, as it is compared with our tax rate below. I think you will see this from a new light if you trouble to look into the township unit. Now let us look at our neighbors on the north - Woodland - as a township unite sys­ tem of school, and it is the genera! belief that their tax rate with the cost of paying for a new building is very high, but this is far from true. They are paying $4,000 on their bonds annu­ ally. and over $5,000 a year interest. In fact, they paid out last year in interest and principal the sum of $9,417.50 and in face of that their rate is less than our rate, their rate being $12.62 per thousand of valuation while our rate is $12.89. Could we not do what they have accom­ plished? It looks to me as if this is the time for Castleton to look into the united system, for there are many advantages in the unit system other than a good school. They receive $400 per year for each bus they employ and $ 1.000 year for their agricultural activities from the state and federal aid. And they tell me over there that if it were voted upon again it would carry stronger than before. - F.K. Nelson Nashville District #1 FR The Village of Nashville built its first school in 1866. A notice was circulated that there would be a “bee” to construct a school­ house on a specific day. By nightfall the school building was. in fact, erected. This structure, while not very elegant, served until a second school was built in 1868. In 1867, the student body consisted of 13 students. By 1868, there were 56 children in attendance. The first 13 students were taught by Miss Aggie smith (later to become Mrs. C.M. Putnam). The forest was very thick in Nashville at this time. The school was set deep in a grove of trees and couldn't be seen from any distance away from iL This school building also served the community as a cen­ ter of activities, as a church and Sunday School meeting place. After a new building was built, it served as a bam for many years. The building, erected in 1868, was larger, more comfortable, easier to heat. But it too soon became crowded as the Village of Nashville grew. By 1880, the school was a graded school under the supervision of R.M. Payne, superintendent. As a portion of the Village of Nashville is in Maple Grove Township, and the Township of Vermontville. Eaton County, and students from those areas attended the village school, it was operated as a fractional school. Overcrowding was an ever present problem as the State of Michigan. Barry County and Castleton Township became more populated. Union schools were becoming important to the education of the children of the times. Union schools house the primary grades one through six, junior high and middle school, seventh and eighth grades, and the high school. Many high schools only had ten grades, but by the turn of the century many had advanced their systems to included 12 grades. Nashville was no exception. In 1884. Union School was erected at the cost of $8,000. This school only operated until February of 1902, when on the morning of Feb. 2, 1902, the building burned to the ground in a roaring fire. For the balance of that school year, and for the fall term of 1902. classes were held in various churches in the village, as well as in a vacant room over Truman's stores. Plans to build a new school were launched immediately following the stunning loss. On Jan. 16. 1903. a new facili­ ty was ready to serve the village. It was built on the same site as the old school, facing Washington Street, between Queen and Middle streets. The new facility was well lighted, had modem plumbing, and a nicely equipped sci­ ence room. E.C. VanLeven of Detroit was one of the architects. Local workers built the building under the supervision of W.J. Liebhauser. who was paid $3.50 per day for his work of directing the construction crews, which were made up of local workers. Classes were held in the new building on Jan. 12, 1903. with the dedication held on Jan. 16. 1903. In the early 1920s. it again became evident that the school building was becoming very overcrowded. The process of consolidation of rural schools, with the village school, was already under way. with more students entering the system each year, as well as the ever increasing number of high school level students coming into the village schools to finish their educations. Provision for hanging coats and hats and storing rubber footwear, more blackboard space for subjects which need to be visualized, the size of the hall­ ways and stairways large enough to transport the current enroll­ ment of 384 students and better heating for the building were some of the concerns of the school board and parents of the children attending the school.. A gymnasium with showers and dressing rooms was felt to be a senous need. Tx people of the area were faced with an addition to the current facility. In 1936. this addition became reality when the W.K. Kellogg Foundation underwrote the pro­ gram. and Nashville School became a W.K. Kellogg school. By this time, many more schools in Castleton had consolidated with the village school, under a reorganization done in February of 1932. This building was razed in 1966 when the consolidation of the township schools was finally completed. Be a “SPORTS NUT” Read The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT4T SBC Communications Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca-Cola DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Exxon-Mobil Family Dotar First financial Bancorp Fort Motor Co. General Motors IBM JCPenney Johnson 4 Johnson Kellogg's Company McDonald's Pfizer Inc. 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If you die without a will ("intestate"), the courts may have to make all sorts of decisions regarding your estate and the future of your child - and there's no guarantee that these actions will be what you would have chosen. * Set up a trust - If you have sizable assets, you may want to set up a family trust, which, among other advantages, gives you significant control over how you want your estate's assets distributed; for example, you can decide to leave money to your children in increments, rather than all at once, when they reach 18. * Review your insurance coverage - As soon as you become a parent, you'll need sufficient life insurance to help provide for your child, should anything happen to you. You may want to take out enough insurance to cover both your mortgage and your child's college education. And make sure your beneficiary designations are up to date. * Open a Section 529 college savings plan - For the past several years, college costs have increased much faster than the genera] rate of inflation. If you have a newborn, who knows how much he or she will have to pay for college in 18 years? That's why you may want to open a Section 529 college savings plan. Your earnings will have an opportunity to grow tax-free, as long as the money is used to help pay for college, although the money will appear as income on the child's tax return. (Unless the laws change, this tax benefit is scheduled to expire on December 31. 2010.) • Keep saving for your own retirement - Even if you do open a Section 529 plan or another college-savings vehicle, you'll still need to continue saving for your ow n retirement. Try to "max out" on your IRA and your 401(k) or other type of employ­ er-sponsored retirement plan If your child has to take out a loan to go to school, be or she has many years to pay it back, but if you run short of retirement income, you won't get a second chance. * Take advantage of tax breaks for new parents - Once you have a child, you get a dependent exemption and. depending on your income, a child tax credit. But you can get other tax advantages, too. such as potential deductions for child care expenses. See your tax advisor to make sure you're getting all the breaks you're entitled to as a parent. Enjoy these days when you've got a new child. But at the same time, keep your eye on the future - it will be here before you know it. This entire site Copyright © 2005 Edward Jones For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics . (269)945-9554 .. ■ - - . -fc. 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August 25. 2005 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES SYNOPSIS Hope Township Special Board Meeting and Public Hearing Aug. 16. 2005 All Board members present: 1b guests Approved previous minutes Approved The Wall Lake Aquatic Plant Control Project Special Assessment District No 05-1 Adjourned a! 7:16 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough. Clerk Attested to by Patnaa Albert. Supervisor sbmams FORECLOSURE NOTICE This finn is a debt col­ lector attempting to collect a debt. »\ny information obtained will be used for this purpose If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number .sted below MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Marco Galle and Robin Galle, Husband and Wife. Joint Tenants to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., solely as nominee for EquiFirst Corporation, a North Carolina Corporation Mortgagee, dated November 2. 2004 and recorded November 29. 2004 in Instrument ft 1137829. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tlie date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Six Thousand Four Hund'<»d Thirty-One Dollars and Thirty-Two Cents ($146,431.32) including interest 8.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday, September 22, 2005. Said premises situated in City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. Lot(s) 27. Fairway Estates No. 2. according to the recorded plat there­ of as recorded tn Liber 6 of Ptats, Page 8. Commonly known as 5080 Midway Drive, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: AUGUST 22 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc solely as nominee fm EquiFirst Corporation Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates PC 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Fite No 05-37772 ASAP718504 8/25, 9/01 9/08. 9/15 SYNOPSIS HOPE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING Aug. 8, 2005 AH board members present. 9 guests. Approved previous minutes, standing reports and bills Approved Resolution 2005-9 and SWBCS8WA Ordinance request for 350 foot con­ nections Approved Barry County Telephone Co ADSL hook-up. budget amendment, and expense: for trainings. Agreed to purchase back cemetery tots at Cedar Creek Cemetery Adjourned at 824 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough. Clerk Attested to by Patnaa Albert. Supervisor ommm: STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 2004-24171 DE Estate of RUBY J HAWKINS. Deceased TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Ruby J Hawkins, who lived at 1660 N Nashville Road. Hastings. Michigan died 10/24/2004 Creditors of the deceuent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Ronald P. Hawkins, named personal representative or proposed personal rep­ resentative. or to both the probate court at 206 W Court Street. Ste. 302. Hastings and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date 08/22/2005 Robert L. Byington P27621 222 West Apple Street. P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-9557 Ronald P Hawkins 417 E. South Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 945-5178 NOTICE RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: The Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, August 30, 2005, at 7:30 p.m. Agenda for Tuesday, August 30, 2005, is as follows: Tabled Site Plan Review for Goodwill Store PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that upon five (5) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk, the Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the meeting to individuals with disabilities Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. ROBIN HAWTHORNE. CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (JW) 948-21M PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that as a result of petitions of property owners wthin the Township signed by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty (50%) percent of the total frontage upon the portion of road proposed to be improved hereunder, and upon motion of the Township Board of the Township of Praineviite, the Township Board proposes '<> pave and make related road improvements to Shelp Lake Road (being approximately 1/2 mite in length directly south of Pine Lake Road) in Praineviite Township and to create a special assessment district for the recovery of all or a portion of the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benefited therePLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the District within which the above-mentioned improve­ ments are proposed to be made and within which the cost thereof is proposed to be assessed is more particularly described as follows: Lots 1 through 44 of Shady Heights Plat, as recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds of Barry County. Michigan PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans showing the improvements and locations thereof together with an estimate of the cost of such construction in the amount of $98.215 00, has placed the same on file with the Township Clerk and has passed a Resolution tentatively dedanng its intention to make such improvement and to create the aforedescribed Special Assessment District. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said petitions, plans, cot. estimate and proposed spe­ cial assessment district may be examined at the Office of the Township Clerk from the date of this Notice until and including the date of the public hearing thereon and may further be examined at such public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, m accordance wrth Act 162 of the Public Acts of 1962. as amended, appearance and protest at the bearing in the special assessment proceedings is required m order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the heanng to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing hts or her appearance or protest by tetter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in the event that written objections to the improvements are filed with the Township Board at or before the heanng described herein, signed by the record owners of land constituting more than twenty (20M>) percent of the total frontage upon the portion of road to be improved in the above-described proposed special assessment district, the project cannot be instituted unless a valid petition has been or is filed with the Township Board by the record owners ol land constituting more than fifty (50%) percent of the total frontage upon the por­ tion of road to be improved in the special assessment district as finally established by the Township Board PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public heanng upon such petitions, plans, special assessment district and estimate of costs will be held at the Praineviite Township Hail at 10115 South Norns Road, within Praineviite Township, commencing at 7.00 p.m. on September 14.2005. At such heanng, the Board will consider any written objections to any of the foregoing matters which might be filed with the Boa'd at or prior to the time of the heanng as well as any revisions, corrections, amendments, or changes to the plans, estimate of costs, or to the aforementioned proposed Special Assessment District. All interested persons are invited to be present and expt ess their views at the public heanng. Praineviite Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hear­ ing. to individuals with disabilities a* the heanng upon four (4) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk Individuals wrth disabilities i equiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the P:ainevilte Township Clerk Normajean Nichols, Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 South Norris Road Delton. Michigan 40046 .-,^33 <2«9) 623 2664 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David Beck and Paula Beck, husband and wife, original mort­ gagors). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc , as nominee for lender, Mortgagee, dated January 23. 2003. and recorded on January 27. 2003 in instrument 1096296. m Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-Four And 32/100 Dollars ($164,394.32). including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice ts hereby given that sod mortgage wM be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on September 22. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1. Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Village of Freeport. Irving TownsMp. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of said Section 1; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 21 seconds East 2620.06 feet along the North line of said Southwest 1/4 to the central 1/4 comer ol said Section 1. thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes 49 seconds West 596.23 feet along East line of said Southwest 1/4 to the point of beginning of this description, thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes 49 seconds West 725.00 feet along said East line; thene? South 89 degrees 42 minutes 48 seconds West 574 00 feet along the South line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 54 seconds East 833.51 feet; thence Southeasterly 206 83 feet on the arc of a 454.10 foot radius curve to the nght with a central angle of 26 degrees 05 minutes 49 seconds and a chord bearing South 58 degrees 20 minutes 06 sec­ onds East 205.05 feet; thence North 89 degrees 42 minutes 48 seconds East 400.00 feet to the point of beginning. Together wrth and subject to a non­ exclusive 66.00 foot wide easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes in the Northeast 1/4 o’ the Southwest 1/4, Section 1. Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Vrftege of Freeport. Township of Irving. Barry County. Michigan, the centerhne of said ease ment being described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of said Section 1; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 21 seconds East 1310.03 feet along the North line of said Southwest 1/4; thence South 00 degrees 02 minutes 54 seconds West 466 86 feet along the West bne of said Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 to the point of beginning of this easement description; tl.’nce North 89 degrees 42 minutes 48 seconds East 587.67 feet; thence Southeasterly 356.65 feet on the arc ol a 454.10 foot radius curve to the right with a central angle of 45 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds and a chord bearing South 67 degrees 47 minutes 12 seconds East 347 55 feet to a radius point of 60 00 foot radius turn-around and the point of ending of this easement centerline description. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate Dated: August 25. 2005 For more information, ptease call: FC R 248 593 1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for tender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #063692F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure S**e THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN F OR MATI O N WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE C ONTACT OUR 0FF1C E AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be reeclnv ad by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages. If any, shall be limited sotety to the return of the bH amount tendered at sale, plus Interest . MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Corrina L Wasnich. a single woman, original mortgagor^), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for tender, Mortgagee, doted September 26. 2003. and recorded on September 30. 2003 in instrument 1114403. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Three And 98/100 Dollars ($92.163 96). including interest al 6.625% per annum Under the power of sate contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1.00 PM. on September 15. 2005. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land In the Northwest fractional 1/4 of the Southeast fractional 1/4 of Section 32. Town 4 North. Range 8 West, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 post of said Section 32. thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 30 seconds East 1319.8 feet, thence North 0 degrees 4 minutes West 1333 feet for the true point of beginning of the description, thence North 0 degrees 04 minutes West 160 feet, thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 30 seconds West 200 feet, thence South 0 degrees 4 miinutes East 160 feet, thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 30 seconds East 200 feet to the point of beginning The redemption pened shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sain Dated August 18. 2005 For more information. please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bmgham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #063818F01 DEFAULT having been made m the conditions d a certain Mortgage made by TIMOTHY J HAIGH and JOLENE F. HAIGH. husband and wife, to HOMESTEAD SAVINGS BANK dated May 17. 2002. and recorded m the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan. on May 22. 2002. m Uber 1060808 of Mortgages, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at five date of this notice, for principal arto interest, the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Fou' Hundred Sixty-Three and 72/100 ($83,463.72) Dollars, and no proceedings having been icshtuted to recover in the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW. THEREFORE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sate contained in said Mortgage and in pursuance of the statute m such case made and provided, the said Mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the premises therein described or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction, to the highest bidder, al the Btrry County Courthouse, east door. 220 West State Street, m the City of Hastings, and County of Barry, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and tor said County, on September 15, 2005, at 100 o’clock Eastern Dayhght Savings Time in the afternoon of said day. and said premis­ es will be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgage, together with 5.750% interest, legal costs attorneys’ fees and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said sate; which sate prem­ ises are described in said Mortgage as follows, towit: Lof 8. Bkx* 10. HJ. Kenfteid’s Addition, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats, on page 9. City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan The redemption penod shall be six (6) months from the date ol such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance w.th MCIJ\ 600 3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sate. Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. you are hereby advised that this notice is attempting to collect a debt, and that any informa­ ton obtained win be used against you. If you dispute this indebtedness within thirty (30) days of your receipt of this notice, you will be pro­ vided with venficstion of the amount owing. Dated: July 20. 2005 HOMESTEAD SAVINGS BANK Mortgagee TUCK. GARRISON & MOORE. P.LLC. By: Mark W Garrison (P24068) Attorneys for Mortgagee SflSc^SupXr. P.O. Box 660 Alton. Michigan 49224 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORM A TKJN OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 fF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Roberta E. Wierenga, a single person, also known as Roberta Wierenga of Bar-/ County. Michigan. Mortgagor to Fifth Thrd Barx dated the 31 st day of January. A.D. 2003. and .r corded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on tie 18th day of February. A.D. 2003. in Document No. 1097742 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there te claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for pr napil and interest, the sum of $149,719.98 (One huno.?d Forty Nine thousand. Seven hundred Nineteen dol­ lars and Ninety Eight cents) including interest there on at 6.49% (six point four nine) percent per annum And no suit proceedings al law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power ol sate contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on , the 22nd day of September. A.D. 2005. at 1D0 o'clock said mortgage wH be foreclosed by a sate at public auction, to the high­ est bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Barry County. Michigan, of the prem­ ises described tn said mortgage. Which said prem­ ises are described as foltows: Al that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Yankee Springs. In the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wtt: Condominium Unit 22. Bay Meadow Condominium. A Condominium according to the Master Deed Recorded in as Document No. 1052228, ir. the office of the Barry County Register of Deeds and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plat No 19. together with full rights in general common elements and lim­ ited common elements as set forth in sate Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of Pubic Acte of 1978. as amended. Commonly known as: 1632 Parker Dr. Tax ID: 06-16-280-022-00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned tn accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: August 18. 2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO . LP.A. By: Daniel E Best. (P-58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weftman. Weinberg & Reis Co.. L.P.A. 755 W Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy, Michigan 48084 WWR#03 766595 Pub: 8/19 - 9/16 State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate Estate of CLAUDE EDISON HAMMOND Date of birth: 9/18/40 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, CLAUDE EDISON HAMMOND, who lived at 5961 South M-43 Hwy Hastings Michigan died 6/27/05 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forevei barred unless presented to MARIE M HAMMOND, named personal representative or proposed personal rep­ resentative. or to both the probate court at 5961 SOUTH M-43 HWY.. HASTINGS, and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. ROBERT M WEISS P22149 280 N OLD WOODWARD #406 BIRMINGHAM. Ml 48009 MARIE M HAMMOND 5961 SOUTH M-43 HWY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 269-945-5735 CWM4M. Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM .3 A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be reodnd•d by the forectoeing mortgagee. In that event your damages. If any, shall ba limited sotety to ths return of ths bid amount tendered al sate, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mads m the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel H Overbeck. an unmarried man. original mortgagorfs). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee tor lander. Mortgagee, dated August 24. 2001, and recorded on August 31. 2001 in instrument 1085730. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Eight And 54/100 Dollars ($49,388.54), inckxtog interest at 7.75% per annum. Under Uw power of sate contained r said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wil be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1D0 PM. on September 1. 2005 Said premises are situated m Oty of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 Stock 15 of MJ Kenfiekls Addition to the Qty. for­ merly Village, of Hastings, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Lber 1 of Plats. Page 9. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wrth MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the rodempiion penod sha!! be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: August 4. 2005 For more information, please call: FC X 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee tor tender 30400 Tetograph Rd Ste 2C0 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #062375F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Tammy E Custer f/k/a Tamrrty E. Stockham, an unmarried woman, to Key Bank USA. National Association, mortgagee, dated October 9.2002 and recorded November 13.2002 in Instrument Number 1091412, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by HSBC Bank USA. National Association, as trustee, on behalf of the holders of the Deutsche Alt-A Securities. Inc Mortgage Loan Trust Certificates. Senes 2005-4 by awywnenl submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds There is daxned to bo due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-Five and 52/100 Dotert ($99,875.52) mdudtng interest at the rate of 7 99% per annum Under the power of sate contained In the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged prem­ ises. or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings In Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 pm. on September 1, 2005. The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 928 of the CHy. formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date o< such sate, uritess the property is determined abendoited In accordance with MCLA §600.32411, in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the ’vec* a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simeftaneous rv»chition with the bor­ rower. In that event, yc-ir damages, ri any. are limit­ ed solely to the return of ike bid amount tendered at sate Dated August 4. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCI­ ATES PC Attorneys for HSBC Be.-* USA National Association, as trustee, on behalf of O* folders of the Deutsche Aft-A Securities. Inc. Mortg« je Loen Trust Certificates. Senes 2005-1 . As Aseigwo 90 Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1XX) Fto No. 231.4745 ASAP714755 08AM. 08/11. 08/18. 08/25 wm-iw FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm Is a debt coHector attempting tc col­ lect a debt Any Information obtained wift bo used for this purpose. If you are h. the Military, please contact our office at the num­ ber listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by; Ronald D Martin and Mary E. Martin. Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., solely as nominee for Aegi? Mortgage Corporation d/b/a UC Lending, an Oklahoma Corporation Mortgagee, dated March 26. 2002 and recorded April 11. 2002 in Instrument # 1078027. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Eight Thousand Ave Hundred Forty-Four Dollars and Sixty-One Cents ($48,544 61) including interest 8.625% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00PM on Thursday. September 15. 2005 Said premises are situated In Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, running thence North 8 rods; thence East 10 rods; thence South 8 rods, thence West 10 rods to the place of beginning Reserving however tor permanent use of driveway a strip 2 rods wide off the South side of above described premises. Commonly known as 6180 Rook. Plainwell Ml 49060 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated AUGUST 15. 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., solely as nominee tor Aegis Mortgage Corporation d/b/a UC Lending Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. PC. 811 South Blvd Suite 100 Rochester Hite. Ml 48X7 (248) 844-5123 Our Fite No 05-37823_______ Pub 8/18 - 9/8 — —t- �The Hastings Banner - Thursday August 25. 2005 - Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES Robert A. Tremain 4 Associates, P.C. is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has Deen made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by MICHAEL D YOUNG. A MARRIED MAN to MORTGAGE ELEC­ TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS. AS NOMI­ NEE FOR BROADMOOR FINANCIAL SERVICES. INC . A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Mortgagee dated July 16. 2004. and recorded on July 21.2004 . as Instrument No. 1131128. m BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of one hundred forty lour thousand four hundrid eighteen and 16/100 Dollars ($144,418 16). including inter­ est at 6.875% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that sad mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part cl them, at public venue, at the At Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml . at 1:00 PM on September 01. 2005 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. BARRY County Michigan and are described as: THE WEST 1/2 OF LOTS 205 AND 206 OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER A. PAGE 1 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case ine redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale DATED August 04. 2005 Robert A Tremam & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue. Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 ATTORNEY FOR MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS. AS NOMINEE FOR BROADMOOR FINANCIAL SERVICES. INC . A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Mortgagee For More Information Cail. (248) 540-7701 Notice Ol Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This Mie may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, pluR interest. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert M Zech and Jennifer L Zech, husband and wife, origi­ nal mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc as nominee for lender. Mortgagee, dated March 4. 2004. and recorded on March 15. 2004 in instrument 1123609. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty Thousand Two Hundred Seventy And 66/100 Dollars (S130.270.66). includ­ ing interest at 6% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on September 15. 2005. Said premises are situated in Village of Woodland, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as PARCEL 1 LOT 16 AND THE EAST 1/2 OF LOT 17. LAKEWOOD ACRES NO. 2. WOODLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS PAGE 69 BARRY COUNTY RECORDS PARCEL 2: LOT 5. LAKEWOOD ACRES. WOODLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS. PAGE 2. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol such sale Dated: August 18. 2705 For more information, please call: FC X 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for tender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4051340F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Delano R Endsley Jr., and Lucinda M. Endsley, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc as nominee for Lender. Mortgagee, dated November 21. 2003. and record­ ed on January 27. 2005 tn instrument 1140755. in Barry count)' records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Sixty-Five And 90/100 Dollars ($123,065 90). including interest at 9.15% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on September 22. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township if Baltimore. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 3 of Greenfield s Plat, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 ol Plats on Page 105. Barry County Records The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determmed aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated August 25. 2CO5 For more information, ptease call FC S 248 593 1304 Trott A Trott. PC Attorne/s For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc as nominee for Lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4064058F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert W Barton and Deborah K. Barton, husband and wife, to Amenquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated August 16. 1997 and recorded August 22. 1997 in Instrument Numoer 1000686, Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. NA successor by merger to Norwest Bank Minnesota. N.A.. as trustee of Salomon Brothers Mortgage Securities VII. Inc. Assetbacked Certificates. Senes 1997-lb6 Under Pooling and Servicing Agreement Dated as of November 1. 19Without Recourse by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mort­ gage the sum of Seventy-Four Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-One and 18/100 Dollars ($74.231.18) including interest at the rate of 9 50% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 p.m on September 8. 2605 The premises are located in the Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 26. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the Southeast comer (East 1/4 cor­ ner) of said Northeast 1/4. thence North 90 Degrees 00 Minutes West 5 0 feet along the South line of said Northeast 1/4, thence North 45 Degrees 18 Minutes 30 Seconds West 366 0 feet along the cen­ terline of Irving Road, thence Norih 43 Degrees 45 Minutes 30 Seconds West 1028 0 feet along said centerline to point of beginning, thence North 43 Degrees 45 Minutes 30 Seconds West 364 56 feet thence South 89 Degrees 25 Minutes 30 Seconds East 550 0 feet, thence South 49 Degrees 07 Minutes 30 Seconds West 393.89 feet to the point of beginning. Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower In that event, your damages, il any. are limited sotety to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate Dated August 11. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. NA suc­ cessor by merger to Norwest Bank Minnesota. N.A.. as trustee of Salomon Brothers MortgageSecunties VII. Inc. Asset-backed Certificates. Senes 1997-Ib6 Under Pooling and Servicing Agreement Dated as of November 1, l9Without Recourse . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 214.2273 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Bruce D Vaughn and Michete L Vaughn Husband and Wife., original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for tender. Mortgagee, dated June 9. 2003. and recorded on June 18. 2003 in instalment 1106800. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Two And 04/100 Dollars ($96,572.04), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ wled. notice is heraby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 00 PM. on September 8. 2005. Said premises ore situated in Township of Barry. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Commencing at a point on the East line of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North. Range 9 West; Distant North 0 Degrees 04 Minutes 48 Seconds West 661.01 feet from the Southeast comer of said West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4; thence South 89 Degrees 39 Minutes 25 Seconds West 1316 82 feet to the West line of said West 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence North 00 Degrees 02 Minutes 15 Seconds East along said West Section line 330 89 feet, thence North 89 Degrees 29 Minutes 25 Seconds East 1315.14 feet to said East line of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4; thence South 00 Degrees 04 Minutes 48 Seconds East along sate East line 330 89 feet to the place of beginning The redemption penod shall be 12 months from the date of such sate Dated: August 11. 2005 For more information, please call: FC R 248 593 1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite *061744F01 SYNOPSIS Barry Township Regular Meeting August 8. 2005 Regular meeting called to Order at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call: All members and 9 guests presented Pledge of Allegiance Approved minutes and Treasurers report for Jufy/05 Accepted Department reports Accepted Tax Settlements Approved purchase of (2) paper trays for copy machine Approved August bills. Meeting adjourned at 8:49 p.m Respectfully Submitted. Debra Dewey-Perry. Clerk Attested to by. Richard Barnum. Supervisor W*44M* McDonnell, conley. arslanian a NEVEUX, LLP BY: RICHARD L. McDONNELL 38500 Woodward Avenue. Suite 300 BloomfkMd Hills. Michigan 48304-5051 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BAKER/250051476 MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made ir the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Johnny Norris Baker a/k/a Johnny N Baker and Dulcey Baker a/k/a Dulcey L Baker. Husband and Wife, uf Bellevue. Michigan (Mortgagors) tc Beneficial Michigan Inc.. (Mortgagee) a Delaware Corporation dated October 21. 2004 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry. State of Michigan, on October 25. 2004 in Document #1136114, Barry County Records on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice the sum of $92,591.85 including interest at the rate of 10.092% per annum together with any additional sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned as provided for in said mortgage, and no suit or proceedings a1 law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by sate1 mortgage, or any part thereof NOW. THEREFORE, by virtue of the power ol sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute of the State of Michigan m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on the 15th day of September. 2005 at 100 ociock pm. the u <dersigned will: At the Barrv County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan foreclose said mortgage by selling at pub­ lic auction to the highest bidder, the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amounts due on said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expens­ es. including the attorneys fees allowed by law. and also eny sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest m the premises Which said premises are described as follows Land c'tuated in the Township of Assyria. Barry County. State of Michigan, is described as follows THE EAST 220 FEET OF THE NORTH 240 FEET OF THE EAST 16 02 CHAINS OF THE NORTH 24 92 CHAINS OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 36. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST Tax ID #06-01-036-004-20 Commonly known as 10440 Huff Road The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sate unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. m which case the redemption penod shall be thirty days from the date of such sale DATED August 9. 2005 Mortgagee Beneficial Michigan Inc Richard L McDonnell (P38738) Attorney for Mortgagee 38500 Woodward Avenue. Suite 300 Bloomfield Hills Michigan 48304-5051 (248)540-7500 Pub 8/11 -9/8 Notice Of Mortgage ForeCosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INCORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAI PUR­ POSE. PLEK.SE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Diana Alexander, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s). to Americas Wholesale Lender. Mortgagee, dated April 14. 1999. and recorded on April 27. 1999 in instrument 1028695. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand One Hundred SeventyNine And 77/100 Dollars ($100,179.77). including interest at 7.875% per annum Under tho power ol sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 00 PM. on September 15. 2005. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and aro described as LYING IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 12. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4, 394 00; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4, 50 00 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE CON­ TINUING SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 200 00 FEET; THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 228 41 FEET TO THE EAST BANK OF THE THORNAPPLE RIVER THENCE NORTH 09 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 04 SECONDS WEST 10.11 FEET. THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE EAST BANK OF THE THORNAPPLE RIVER TO A POINT 230 00 FEET WEST OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 230 00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING TOGETHER WITH AND SUB­ JECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR DRIVEWAY PUR­ POSES OVER A STRIP OF LAND 33 00 FEET WIDE. 16 50 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTER­ LINE DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 12. SAID POINT LYING WEST 394 00 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 THENCE SOUTH. PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINF OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 . 250 00 FEET TO THE END OF SAID DESCRIBED CENTERLINE The redemp’ion penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: August 18. 2005 For more information. please call FC X 248 593 1302 Trott 4 Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans. Inc d/b/a America s Wholesale Lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #064283F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFCRMATtON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronald Hyatt and Collette Hyatt, his wile, original mortgagoru: to American Elite Financial. Inc . Mortgagee, dated June 13. 2002. and recorded on July 22. 2002 in instrument 1084164. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Flagstar Bank. FSB as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is ciarmed to be due at the date hereof tne sum of Sevonty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Six And 38/100 Dollars ($73,676 38). including interest at 8% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings at 1:00 PM. on September 15. 2005 Said premises are situated tn Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as That part of the South 1/2 of the South 1/2 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 29. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said section: thence West along the South line of the Nortwest fraction­ al 1/4 of said section 1255 feet; thence North paral­ lel with the East line of the Northwest fractional 1/4 ot said section 196 feet; thence East parallel with the South line of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said section 959 feet; thence North parallel with the East line ot the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said section 44 feet, thence East parallel with the South hne of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said section 296 feet thence South along the East line of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said section to the place of begin­ ning. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate Dated August 18. 2005 For more information, please call. FC W 248 593 1312 Trott 4 Trott. PC Attorneys For Flagstar Bank. FSB 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #064095F01 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by David S Sprague and Ginger A Sprague, husband and w<fe Mortgagors to First Frankl.n Finance I Corp . subsidiary of National City Bank of Indiana. Mortgagee dated the 22nd day of December. 2003 and recorded m the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County ot Barry and State of Michigan, on the 13’h day of January. 2004 in Instrument No 1120657 of Barry County Records said Mortgage having been assigned to Wells Fargo Bank. NA as Trustee on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Thirty One Thousand 4 Four Hundred Twenty Four & 71/100. ($131,424.71). and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now therefore, by virtue of the power of sate contained in sate mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 1st day of September. 2005 at 1 00 o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage wifi be foreclosed by a sate at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml (thaf being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises desenbed in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due as aforesaid on said mortgage, wrth int 9rest thereon at 8.00% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attor­ ney fees allowed by law and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect Its interest in the premises Which said premises are desenbed as follows All that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Crty ol Hastings. County of Barry State of Michigan, and desenbed as follows, to wit: Lot(s) 10. Block 31. Eastern Addition to the Crty of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof During the six (6) months immediately following the sate, the property may be redeemed, except that in the even: that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed dunng 30 days immedi­ ately following the sate. Dated 84/2005 Wells Fargo Bank. NA as Trustee Mortgagee FABRIZIO 4 BROOK. P.C. Attorney for Wells Fargo Bank. NA as Trustee 888 W Big Beaver Surte 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 248 362 2600 « Pub 8/4 - 8/25 F 401(k) rollovers made easy ______________________ • _________ :___________ Marie D. Christensen, AAMS 422 W. Woodlawn Ave. Edwardjones tel free (800| 288-5220 SernKjt lodiv.-iurl Invrstoc* Since 1871 w wMxdwardjunrv.com Memoer S1PC ■Mn V IM faM *M I MM V REM1W 305 S. Broadway (M-37) * Haatn^a one, Hon: Ikm-M a M - S M MLS ■W UM MM r.Mirtl.W fa 1-2W-MS45M ■ wt>UnWm*rw OPEN HOUSE NEW LISTING TMV-593 - Johnstown Twp Seel Mtcn-KMogg School* • 79roftng acre* oil paved coirtry road 12 mfo west of M-37 Hwy Features 10- acre woodol. bad. water wet lands of text Lake, numerous b^i kno» butemg sees 50.'- acre teabto and 10 spM* by n^rt invest now and secure your retxemecl and hunwq needs Frol 5268.900 NEW LISTING TMK-3M - Johnttown Twp. ■ Hatenga School* • 1344 kj fl above grade rand, feme wth tul w jfcout be*ament Features ndud* m*s»r sole w"Jacuzzi and sapa'aie ttnwer. 2 addtonef bedrooms and a Ml bath MFL. and 2 saa aftactad gvage New root newer Mnace. central er and Bratfota Wtata wate heate 30x60 pc* bem Prvtte setoac* on 5— ro*ng wood­ ed corty acres .................... 313U00 CUSTOM LOG HOME TMK-N1 - Castleton Twp • Maple Valley School* 2.000 sq ft fnshed. 2005 Curt Log Catto wrth al tongue & groove pxie rtenor Two. tearoom two om mdudng large ncr^r suM MFL ksng n»m family room wa*^t base men: with stone ccvered foundation Large wrap-arcund covered porch wm tog rwkngs w tookmg c-vate man­ made pond Al on 4. country acre* convwvedly located between Hostngs and Nash,-vie with a-, easy commute to Lantxig and Baffle Creek $179.900 BROOKFIELD ACRES TMK-383 - Hasting* Twp ■ HaMmg* Schools-1.536 tq ft ranch wen two su» garage and tu* ta»ement tnree bed­ room* or* and ha* bath* MFL Great room wUh M puce L^ngrccm Mcheo oftce-iMn m*cer bedroom arfhhaf Petr. House na* had a lot c# uodaie* *nce 2000 Great starter nouse wd warranty mxMd ______________MUM NEW LISTING TMK-396 - Carlton Twp ■ Hastings Schools • One 6 a story house »et»ng on one ond a na# ares ]ust rrwutes from Hastings Everythng ha* bceupdated mde and OU root furnace *<dng wmdow* part and floor caterings $114.900 HMtmg* School* - 2000 but! 1600 sq ft zt<3ar L Vinyl ranch w Mt basement 3 bedroom 2 bath home set beck 300- ■ ft overlooking 400ft of pm ate Tt-crrawe Rner frontage Open talchen dnmg room, kwigroom. and Master *ute an have a ttuwng mw wew. Tie entry foyer MFL w Neptune washer & dry?comfort nse to4ets Anderion wmdews & steer*. 12x44 nvrwJe dec*. aS MX*ancas ndudng central air and Bradford Vftxte waler heater Natural gas iAMmi 2 car aSachod garage Al fwMen away on *»'■ country acre*_________ P19J00 . NEW LISTING TMK-3IS - Bitea ori IMp. - Haatoga Schools • Hfodan 1999 custom but wakout ranch wrm over 3 200 K ft & frtshei kwng apace From the cathedra1 yea* room with gas f.replace and steer to rear dec* overtodung tne mground poo* to the Master *u4e w Jacuzz. and seperate dou­ ble shower and prwate ctoc* to the MFL whaif bath and ha* oath w Jacuzzi ffls home has plenty of WOW Basement famay 'ocm and oflreden along w« ac»tional ceramc bath anj wot bar make ths an er*e«t*nment fnendy prcperry Slone and wnyf manta-nenoe free euenor jxofe*».onaf!v 'andscaped, underground spooking 30160 pole bam w'concrete water & eiectnc Home Buyer Warranty An set beck 400- fee< n ihe rrtetPt ci an apple orchard Oterod two way* 12W-Acre». .$329,900 0* 19^-Acre* . $369 900 Cea now tor your private showing. SUNDAY AUC TT 5995 MESSES’ #0 • f-J PF HrtSfNCS * EXECUTIVE RANCH TMK-377 - Carlton Twp.- Hasting* Schools ■ 3 bedroom 3 bath eaocutwe rased ranch perched n a lovely pert-We 3 acre lawn (weh 10 acres tote) only 5 nmuees NE d Hasungs 2500 KjftMshed kvng are (w«h 3200 tote) wte a 600 *0 ft master suie. large iwig room and tiTiV room, de-i and am-cta room ta an addttxial bedroom Attached garage and 47*56 pole bam with Ml concrete and eiscincal Apptance* roman along w h a home warranty for buyW* pratoctxxi Ideel sedng for horses and w*Me ________ . .___________ Wi NEW LISTING TMK-30 - Batenore Twp. - Hastings Schools - 2621 Mepie Grove RdComcxeWft- rrvaed 1500 «q ft 3 bod. 2 bath mandadured home Feakm nctode master sute wrcoramc both, al ac«*anc«s xidudng new central ar. and sxteg Newty sot back on 24W country acres See * now al............4114JB0 REDUCED S3.000 TMC-209 ■ Haswrge CBy * Schools McefyiodMod 1190 tq ft two story tame we 3 bedrooms locates refod* wndow* tteng furnace carpet A pant Nco*y *7*3ed comer tot with lanced beck yard Groei m. esnert for a tat tone buyer wCh pooseswr-a cioimg___________ $95,900 HASTINGS' BEST BUY REOUfiED $10,000 TMK -3S2 - Woodtond Twp • Lakewood Schools • 2200. tq fl Maned 1-12 story home wen 4 large be*ooms and 3­ 12 bars rcAxtag matter uttwnjnyatebar Huge wa*- attc coud be hn e.Ted for more kvng area or a perfect tar comen<nt storage a*xig w-m the basement rtti ou'sde doo» acceu Dnrg room w-m natawood floor and pace Wood burner add 0- to the newer furnace to reduce beabng costs Abashed extra-targe 2- *»'/ garage with ts>gn rod overhead storage Ai on 4- • acre* with assorted oom* tar more value $165,000 TMC-210 - Hotting* C«y A School* • De you need a tot ci room ip |utt a Me money’ Hero it s or a comer tot w» ewer 1 700 iq ft 3- bedroom* and 2 M bar­ rooms Study al bncx constructor wCMF I ar oBcoifon and a 2 Ml garage See taw lar your money can go 171900 NEW LISTING TMK397 - Castleton Twp • Maple VaBey School* - 1040 sqft update! 2 bedroom ranch on 7 6 acre* Partly fenced »o» taroe A tarn sot up Looking tor a qute getaway’ Here it >s on ihts mature cointry tat we a tot more pose*fflries__________________ HMJOO �Rage >2 fhursday. August 25 2005 - The Hastings Banne- LEGAL NOTICES PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P C.. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEST AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in •r.e conditions of a mortgage made by: MICHAEL R KEELER and REBECCA R KEELER, as husband •■d wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. I'MERS”) solely as nominee for . ■ naer and Lender's successors and assigns. E «cnange Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated De ember 28. 2001 and recoided on January 9. ’iiO2 in Document No 1072704. Ba.’y County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND ONE HUN­ DRED FIFTY AND 70/100 DOLLARS tSHG.150.70) including interest at 7 125% per annum Undei the power of sale contained m said mortqae- and the statute in such case made and pro t >ed notice is tiereby given that said mortgage will •>e ’oncosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, tx some part ot them, at pubbe vendue, at the Barry । Courthouse m Hastings Michigan at 100 p m . on. September 22. 2005 Said ^remises are situated in Township of Cartton Barry County Michigan and are desenbed That part of the Northwest 1/ 4 of the Southwest ' 4 of Section 30. Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Canton Township. Barry County. Michigan, cieti ix?d as toBows Beginning at a point on the »V<. . i.ne ut Section 30. 194.5 feet from the West 1/ 4 rnereof thence East 571 feet more of less. . !’»• South line of lands conveyed an recorded tbe' 143 ot Deeds on Page 198 to the East line ?.f me West I' 2 of the Northwest 1 / 4 of the >• i.tnwest 1. 4 of Section 30. thence South 297 feet along said East line, thence West 571 feet. - -ess. to the West line of Section 30; thence •lortn 297 feet to the place of beginning TAX ID NO 08-04-030-325-100-02. The Redemption penod shall be 12 months from the late r* such sale Dated August 22 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. MERS’I solely as nominee for Lender and Lender s successors and assigns. Exchange Financial Corporation. Mortoagee ’ETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C 23100 Providence Dnve. Suite 450 Soufhf e’d Michigan 48075 , ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING AUGUST 9. 2005 P edge of Allegiance Meeting called to order at 7:00 p m by SuperV■-.er Rook All board members present •Rook Goy. Ritchie. Penno. Ribbie) A so present: Fire Chief Boulter, and 20 guests Treasurer’s Report: Tola' July receipts . $38,159.06 Total July a.sbursements $53,556 05 Tctai ol al’ accounts ...................... $971,976.54 Motion made by Penno. support by Ritchie to approve July 5. 2005 minutes All ayes Motion ear­ ned F«e Department .qxxt read Current slatting 19 firefighters Ch»e* Boulter recommended Joel Kapteyn be promoteJ to full ’irefighter and EMT status. Motion to accept new firefighter by Perino support by Ribbk? All ayes Motion carried County Commissioner Clare Tnpp stated county was working on budget Three new Tahoes were approved for the sheriff's department The county has been putting their surplus office furniture, com­ puters and printers at online auction at Barry County ORG website A reminder that County Commissioners meeting will be held at Township Hall 7 00 p.m on the fourth Tuesday in September Pubic welcome. Building Committee Report • Facility Update: Township presented wrth a groundbreaking shov­ el to be displayed at new community ccntur wrth a plaque Building construction is on schedule and snould t»e finished in early November Builders nsk insurance purchased through Western Insurance in me amount of Si.986 00 for the year Wakefy Associates presented proposal for township to use Elmndge Construction as a primary inspector for the project to take effect immediately. Motion to dis­ solve contract with Wakely Associates for construe•ion management made by Ribbte. support by Penno All ayes Mot on earned. Motion to accept Eimndge contract to oversee project made by Penno support by Ribbie. All ayes Moton earned. New contract will save township 4% of $381.000 for a total of approximately $14,000 Delton District Lib* ary annual report for fiscal year ending March 2005 L-brary Director Edward Elsner stated that me library brought SI .5 million hi direct benefits to the mnmunity from April 2004 to March 2005 66 440 Vtsrts were made There are 3.059 active borrower accounts Orangeville has a total of 368 •eyistered patrons as of this year V.iiage of Gun Lake John Gates commented mat the NO GUN LAKE VILLAGE COMMITTEE met for discussion of Gun Lake Village and Planning and Zoning as being 2 separate issues A •neeting is set at Yankee Springs to refute informa­ tion given out on the village that Mr Gates claims to be incorrect Audience discussion followed Based on information and discussion heard by board, a ■ o:«on was made to accept a resolution forwarded by township's attorney to oppose the creation of a .■ •■age Motion to adopt resolution ntade by Ritchie, support by Ribbie. Upon roH call vote the following . ted aye Vick Ritchie. Linda Ribb»e, Thomas Rc-ok and Jennifer Goy wrth Robert Penno abstain•ng Motion earned P's ; evuie Township Master Plan Letter sent n king board to submit a comment on Prairieville s updated master plan Response sent by Supervisor Rook stating township is using Barry County for planning and zoning Issue tabled until next month. Fire Department Policy review A CD was given to board to review by Chief Boulter of entire fire department guideline program Due to the quantity of procedures items deemed important were high­ lighted and will be reviewed by board and dis­ cussed at a later date B lis reviewed by Ritchie Motion to pay bills by Permo. support by Ribbie AH ayes Motion earned Mot-on to adjourn by Penno, support by Ritchie Al! ayes Motion earned Meeting adjourned at 8 10 p.m. Jennifer Goy Township Clerk Unapproved minutes ... ....... Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Duane E Bowerman and Marta E Bowerman, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc as nominee for lender. Mortgagee dated April 11. 2GG2. and recorded on Apnl 23. 2002 in instrument 1078742. and modified by Affidavit executed on April 23. 2004 and record ed on Apnl 26. 2004 in instrument 1126349. m Barry county records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Nme And 62/100 Dollars (S92.169 62). including interest al 6 75% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at putilic vet .due at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 00 PM. on September 15. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. Commencing on the South 1/8 line of Section 35 where 1/8 line intersected by State Trunk Line Highway M-37; thence Northwesterly □Jong said Highway 250 feet for a place of begin­ ning. thence Northwesterly along said Highway 250 feet thence West 528 leet. thence Southeasterly paraife. wrth the Highway 250 feet; thence East 528 feet to the place of beginning, all in the North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 ol Section 35. Town 4 North. Range 10 West T'ornapple Township. Barry County. Michigan The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance wrth MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated August 18. 2005 For more information please call FC X 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc as nominee for tender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4063896F01 »»-«• Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. * ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreefcaatajpnongagea. in that event, your damages, N any, ahaM txs limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Gary Sias an-j Renee Sias husband and wrte, original mort­ gagor (s). to National City Bank of Columbus. Mortgagee, dated December 2. 2000. and recorded on December 4, 2000 in instrument 1052568, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to HSBC Bank USA. NA. as Trustee on behalf of ACE Securities Corp Home Equity Loan Trust and for the registered holders of ACE Securities Corp Home Equity Loan Trust. Senes 2005-SD2. Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Thirty­ Eight And 33/100 Dollars ($69,038 33). including interest at 13.25% per annum Under the power of safe contained m said mort­ gage and the statute tn such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 00 PM. on September 8. 2005 Said premises are situated in Village ol Freeport. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. Lot 7 of Block 10 of SAMUEL ROUSH’S ADDITION to the Village of Freeport, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats. Page 23. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wrth MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated August 11. 2005 For more information, plec.se call FC J 248 593 1311 Trott & Trott. P.C Attorneys For HSBC Bank USA, N.A., as Trustee on belialf of ACE S cunties Corp Home Equity Loan Trust and for the registered holders of ACE Securities Corp Home Equity Loan Trust. Senes 2005-SD2. Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4036826F02 Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MtUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered st sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made ir the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles D Hancock, a Single Man. onginal mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc as nominee for lender Mortgagee, dated October 20 2003 and rc< orded on February 11.2004 m instru­ ment 1122051 in Barry county records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Four Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Nine And 26/100 Dollars ($74,329 26). including interest at 8 75% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises. or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on September 8. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as A parcel of land m tha Souteast 1 of Section 31. Town 1 North. Range 8 West Desenbed as. commencing at the East 1/4 Post of said Section 31. thence North 88 Degrees 57 Minutes West, along tho East and West 1-4 line, 437.75 feet; thence South 00 Degrees 55 Minutes West. 296 16 Feet to the True Ptace of Beginning thence North 88 Degrees 57 Minutes West. Parallel wrth said 1/4 line. 441.25 feet thence South 00 Degrees 55 Minutes West. 700 35 Feet, thence South 89 Degrees 01 Minutes 34 Seconds East. 441.25 Feet, thence North 00 Degrees 55 Minutes East 699 76 Feet to the Place of Beginning Together with an easement for ingress, egress and Public u’Jucs as described below, also together wrth and subject to any and an other easements rights and restnctions of record Descnption of easement for ingress egress and public utihtes A Parcel of land tn the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, desenbed as Commencing at the East 1/4 Post of Sato Section 31. thence North 88 Degrees 57 Minutes West, along the East and West 1 /4 line. 542 75 Feet to the True Place of Beginning, thence continuing North 88 Degrees 57 Minutes West along said 1/4 line. 66 00 Feet; thence South 00 Degrees 55 Minutes West 296 16 Feel; thence South 89 Degrees 01 Minutes 34 Seconds East. 66 00 Feet: thence North 00 Degrees 55 Minutes East. 296 16 Feet to the Place of Beginning The redemption penod shall be 12 months from the date of such sale Dated August 11. 2005 For more information, please cal! FC X 248 593 1302 Trot! & Trott. P C Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc as nominee tor lenu-n 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025 5822 Fite 4063117F01 gfiS ■ • .jiu-J*. . Glenn Fulford. 39, of Hastings, received three jail sentences of two days with credit for two days served, one prison sentence of a minimum of 24 months to a maximum of 48 months with credit for two days serve, resti­ tution of $1,300. and $1,255 in court costs and fines for four charges against him. The tharges include one count each of assaulting, resisting or obstructing a police officer causing injury a felony with a maxi­ mum penalty of four years in prison and/or $5,000 in fines, malicious destruction of police or fire department property, a misde­ meanor with a maximum penalty of two years in jail and/or $1,000 in fines, assaulting a police officer a felony with a maximum penalty of two years in jail and/or $2,000 in fines, and malicious destruction of property, a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of one year in jail and/or $2.(XX) in fines. Fulford was arrested Feb. 4 after starting a melee involved between 10 and 12 people at the County Scat Lounge. When Hastings officers responded to at 11:30 p.m.. they were confronted with two separate altercations involving a fight and arguments between several individuals. H.P.D. Officer Jeff Pratt sustained a head injury after being kicked by Fulford during his arrest and was taken by ambulance to Pennock Hospital. • Jeffery Fenner. 45. of Martin, was sen­ tenced to three years on probation, had his license to drive suspended for six months, to five months in jail with credit for 87 days served, restitution of $4,300. and $1,840 in court costs and fines for one count of posses­ sion of methamphetamine. This felony has a maximum penalty of ten years in prison and/or $ 15.000 in fines. This charge is from Octobci in Prairieville Township. • Jaime Cruz. Jr.. 19. of Lansing, was sen­ tenced to.two years on probation, two sepa­ rate three-month jail sentences with credit for one day served, and $1.160 in court costs and fines for two charges against him. The bal­ ance of the jail sentences will be suspended The first charge was of attempted breaking and entering without intent to commit larce­ ny. a felony w ith a maximum penalty of 2.5 year; in jail. The second charge was of receiv­ ing and concealing stolen property less than $200. a misdemeanor with the maximum penalty of 93 days in jail and/or $500 or three times the value of the items stolen. • Gary Holland. 25. of Lansing, was sen­ • I Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFPCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any. shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Debora E Amaro, an unmarried woman, original mortgagors;, to M & I Bank FSB. Mortgagee dated April 19. 2000. and recorded on July 18. 2005 in instrument 1149626. m Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Two Hundred Seven And 92/100 Dollars ($125.207 92). including interest at 9 94% per annum Under toe power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiU be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, o? some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 100 PM on September 1. 2005. Said premises are situated m Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 19. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Hope Township Barry County. Michigan, distant North 00 degrees 19 min­ utes 51 seconds East 198 00 feet from the Southwest comer of said section; thence continuing North 00 degrees 19 minutes 51 seconds East along sate West section tone 233 55 feet, thence South 88 degrees 24 minutes 12 seconds East 694 43 feet, thence South 00 degrees 41 minutes 54 seconds West along the East line of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 ot said section. 233.52 feet; thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 12 seconds West 488 91 feet; thence North 00 degrees J1 minutes 54 seconds East 10 5 feet, thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 12 seconds West 61 feet; thence South 00 degrees 41 minutes 54 seconds West 10 5 feet thence North 88 degrees 24 min­ utes 12 seconds West 143 feet to the place ot beginning Subject to the rights of the public over that part used for 'oad purposes on Milter Road Also Beginning at a point on the West Ine of Section 19. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Hope Township Barry County. Michigan, distant North 00 degrees 19 minutes 51 seconds East 196.00 feet from the Southwest comer ot said Section for place of beginning; thence South 88 degrees 24 minutes 12 seconds East 61 feet thence South 00 degrees. 19 minutes. 51 seconds West 10.5 feel thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 12 seconds West 61 feet: thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes 51 sec­ onds East 10.5 feel to the place of beginning Subject to the rights of the public over that part as used for road purposes on M.ller Road The redemption penod Shan be 12 months from the date o! such sate Dated: August 4. 2005 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For M A I Bank FSB 30400 Telegraph Rd Sle 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fife 4055146F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WIU. BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This Mie may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages, if any. shall be limit­ ed setety to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in ’die conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas L Wargo and Dorothy L Wargo, husband and wife ongmal mortgagors), to First Horizon Home Loan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 15. 2003. and recorded on July 24. 2003 m instrument 1109312. m Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum cf One Hundred Ninety-Eight Thousand Seven Hundod Sixty-Nine And 47/100 Dollars ($1M.769.47). including interest at 4.5% per annum Under the power of sate contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice ts hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al pubke vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hasonge at 100 f'M. on September 22.2005 Sato premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 37. 38 and 39 of the Plat of Shady Shores, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded m Liber 3 of Plats on Page 29 Except part of Lot 37 of the Plai of Shady Shores desenbed Commencing at the Northwest comer at Lot 37 of the Plat of Shady Shores, thence South 80 degrees 07 minutes 45 seconds East 88 59 feet, thence North 64 degrees 33 minutes 15 seconds West 39 55 feet, thence North 76 degrees 34 mmutes 30 seconds West 49 25 feet to the Place of Begnwv The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determmed aban doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated August 25 2005 For more information, ptease call FC D 248 593 1309 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys For First Horizon Home Loan Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025 5822 File 4064364F01 tenced to two concurrent prison sentences of a minimum of 19 months to a maximum of 120 and 180 months. $7,100 in restitution joint and several with five other co-defendants. and $740 in court costs and fines for two counts against him. The first charge was of receiving and con­ cealing a stolen firearm, a felony with a max­ imum penalty of 10 years in prison and/or $5,000 in fines. The second charge was of home invasion, second degree, a felony with a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison and/or $3,000 in fines. These charges are from January in Woodland Township. to report to the Office of Community Corrections day reporting on June 24 and June 31. and one count of failure to complete a court ordered sebsunce abuse treatment program. His original charges were of one felony count of possession of manj'iana. sec ind offense, in November in Hope Township. • David Leavitt. 50. of Ionia, was sentenced to three years on probation. 90 days in jail with credit for 31 days served, his license to drive suspended for six months, and $980 in court costs and fines for one count of posses­ sion of less than 25 grams of cocaine. This charge is a felony with a maximum penalty of four years in prison and/or 525.0(X/. He was arrested in May in Maple Grove Township. • Andrew Snow. 22. of Woodland, was sen­ tenced to three years on probation, three con­ current one-year jail sentences with credit for 32 days served, had his license to drive sus­ pended for six months, cognitive behavioral therapy, substance abuse counseling. AA meetings while in jail, admission to the drug court program after a minimum of six months in jail, and $2,410 in court costs and fines for three counts against him. He is also to wear a wrist monitor after his release from jail. The first charge was of assaulting, resisting or obstructing a police officer, a felony with a maximum penalty of two years and/or $2,000 in fines. The second charge was of attempted operating or maintaining a methamphetamine laboratory, a felony with a maximum penalty of five years in prison. The third charge was of attempted possession of the controlled sub­ stance methamphetamine, a felony with a maximum penalty of five years in prison. These charges were from April in Woodland. • Todd Foreman. 40. of Delton, was sen­ tenced to 51 days in jail with credit for 51 days served and an unsuccessful discharge from probation for four counts of violating his probation. The charges include one count of use of methamphetamine and marijuana on June 20. one count of failing to report to the probation office June 29 and July 6. one count of failure • Thomas VanHaften. 40. of Middlevii c. was sentenced to one year probation..pne dry in jail with credit for one day served, and $295 in court costs for one count of failure ta comply with the reporting duties of the Sen Offender Registration Act when he changec his address in October. This misdemeanor has a maximum penalty of 93 days in jail and/or $1.000 in fines. • Edmund Harrington. 36, of Kalama/oo. was sentenced to two years on probation, six months in jail with credit for 194 days served, restitution of $168 and $620 in court costs and fines for one count of unlawful use of a motor vehicle. This misdemeanor charge was from last October in Orangeville and has a maximum penalty of two years in jail and'or $1,500 in fines. • Timothy Wolhuis. 21. of Richland, was sentenced to a continuation of his probation, one year in jail with credit for 283 days served and the balance suspended, and wear­ ing of a wrist monitor for four months for three counts of probation violation. The charges include one count of use of alcohol, one count of operating a motor vehi­ cle while intoxicated, and one count of flee­ ing and'or eluding a police officer. These charges are from June 25. His origi­ nal charge was of one count of criminal sexu­ al conduct third degree with a person 13 to 15 years old in July 2003. • Michael Clark, 37. of Hastings, was sen­ tenced to a minimum of 18 months to a max­ imum of 120 months in prison for five counts of violating his probation. The charges include one count of use of cocaine and marijuana in Dec. 2(X)4. one count of using marijuana in March, two counts of using cocaine in March, and one count of causing himself to be terminated from the court ordered Kalamaztxi Gospel Mission drug treatment program in June. His original charge was of one felohy count of possession of methamphetamine in May 2003 in Carlton Township �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 25. 2005 - Page 13 Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER 945-9554 Arson fire reported in Fish hatchery Park restroom CITY OF HASTINGS — Police arc investigating a complaint of arson of the men s restroom at Fish Hatchery Park Monday. Aug. 15. The incident was reported by Department of Public Works employees who discovered that apparently toilet paper had been on fire in the restroom. It is also believed that the same individuals may be responsible for damaging the soccer net. which is adjacent to the restroom. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Hastings City Police Department at (269) 945-5744 . Theft of small lizard reported at local pet store CITY OF HASTINGS — Police responded to a complaint of a theft of a lizard last Thursday. Aug. 18. The theft was reported at Pet World. 221 W. Mill St. The lizard, a green male veiled chameleon about three inches long and valued at $60. was taken from its housing lank some time between 2 and 6 p.m. Anyone with information is asked to call Hastings City Police at (269) 945-5744. Stereo stolen from pickup parked in dealer’s lot CITY OF HASTINGS — Polic; arc investigating the theft of a car stereo Aug. 22 from a 1998 GMC pickup truck in the car lot of Dreisbach Motors. The incident reportedly occur.ed sometime between Aug. 19 and Aug. 22 . The suspects broke out one of the windows to gain entry and then removed th. Alpine stereo system from the dashboard. The rase remains under investigation by Hastings City Police. Last of 4 county master plan meetings sparks controversy by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer About 50 people, many of them local farmers, were at the Castleton Township Hall Thursday evening to express opinions about the Barry County master plan. Some of them weren't particularly happy with the way things have been going. The meeting included a presentation by staff from Williams and Works, consultants to the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission. "The people asked a lot of tough questions." said Mike Caliton. Fifth District county commissioner and a member of the Master Plan Committee. "There are some controver­ sial elements in the master plan and most of them affect the fanners in Castleton. Maple Grove and Baltimore town­ ships." Caliton explained that the proposed master plan map shows that most of the land to be set aside for farmland preservation is in the townships that would limit how the land could be developed. "Farmers could still split their land and sell of parcels near the road like they’re doing now. but they would not be able to build subdivisions and condos on their land." He estimated that approximately 90% of the people who attended the meeting were opposed to setting aside the majority of land in the three townships for farmland preser­ vation. "Basically they’re saying. ‘We’ve broken our backs on these farms our whole lives and who is the county to come in and limit us as far as our property rights.’" said Caliton. "Someone made a point to me by saying, ‘I would like to preserve my neighbors farm, but I would like to sell my farm for as much as I could get.’ so they realize the both sides, the need to preserve farm land, but also the farmer’s right to determine the use of his land." Callton noted that if the land is already designated by the county as farmland preserve, the farmers may lose the opportunity for farmland preservation grant money, etc., as it becomes available. Callton also noted that the southeast comer of Barry County is economically stagnant and that establishing the area as a farmland preserve would do nothing to boost the tax base for the local townships and schools. "The cost of everything, particularly health care is going up. but if there isn’t enough increase in the tax base, then the townships are going to have a difficult time balancing their budgets." he said. "As the former president of the (Maple Valley) school board. J know that the school sys­ tems are paid per kid and the student population won't increase more than 1 or 2% unless you have subdivisions come in. For school systems to stay healthy they need to grow, they can’t hold at the same level. They need more than 1 or 2% growth." The proposed master plan, consisting of 178 pages of text, graphs, charts and maps, much of which has been dis­ tilled down to an eight-pagc synopsis, is the product of 18 months of work, which included "futuring" workshops, focus groups and a community opinion survey of 2,677 registered voters in the county. An advisory group consist­ ing of township officials, county commissioners, members of the county planning and zoning commission, emergency services leaders and other community members also pro­ vided inpu*. One of the most important concepts of the plan is the county-wide transfer of development rights (TDR). The HASTINGS 4 www.htstwiqs4.com use of TDRs would permit a swap of rights purchased by developers in return for a bonus of additional units in cer­ tain residential areas. Agricultural landowners could sell their development rights to a builder who wants to build housing in an area zoned for moderate density. In return for surrendering newly purchased development rights, the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission would be able to grant the developer additional housing units beyond what is usually allowed in the zoning district. During the first forum, which was held earlier this month in Yankee Springs Township. Jim McManus, director of planning and zoning in Barry County, said he considers the creation of a county-wide plan very important because it would allow the swap of land between different local gov­ ernments. TDRs also have implications for the preservati.-m of farmlands, according to Paul Wing, chairman of the Farmland Preservation Committee, since most of the development rights would come from areas described in the plan as rural conservation districts and would be sent to areas described in the plan as low and moderate density districts. The master plan’s eight goals for the county are: • Maintenance and extension of the county’s natural woodlands, prairies, wetlands, lakes, streams, and wildlife habitat; more acres will be added to the approximately 51,450 acres protected by the state to reach a total of 120.000 acres permanently protected. • Maintenance of surface waters (lakes, streams, wet­ lands. and rivers) in a healthy and clean state to support a balanced ecological system of plants, wildlife and human use. • Limiting the provision of utility services within the county (water and waste water treatment) so as to encour­ age growth and development that meets local and county land use objectives and goals. • Continued support for sustainable farming at a prof­ itable level. • Continuing economic vitality through the encourage­ ment of existing businesses and the addition of new busi­ nesses. • Provision of a broad range of housing opportunities intended to serve all segments of the community. • Creation of settlements that will be centers of activity within a community; Assyria. Barryville, Cloverdale, Dowling, Fine Lake, Hickory Comers, Maple Grove and See PLAN, page 16 Hastings Community Education & Rlecreation Center Pool & Cardio Exercise room Schedule Effective: 9/6/05 Lap Swim Monday - Friday from 6:30AM to 9:00AM Hastings Resident Seniors Swim Free for the entire time Open Swim Monday. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 6:00PM to 9:00PM Saturday from 12 Noon to 3:00PM 2 lanes will be provided for lap swim during this time. Cardie* Exercise Room Monday - Friday from 6:30AM to 8:00AM, Wo) 11:00AM to 12:00PM, 5:00PM to 9:00PM. Saturday from 12 Noon to 3:00PM (Ages 14 and up) Toon Center (13 and Up) Monday, Tuesday. Thursday. Friday from 3:15PM to 8:30PM; Saturday from 10:00 to 3:00PM Qym ■AMMVTNiraMMtG) (SAT,SUN 11 IS) 1 10. 3 10. S IS. 710.055 TRLSATLS 1120 HMM MOTNBS (PG-13) (SATSUK 11 00) 1 IS 3 35 055. 0 15 FRvSATlSII 25 OKI m (PG-13) (SAT-SUN 1105) 100.300 5 00. 700 900 FRfSAT LS 1100 NUIVM2ZMi(PGi3) (SATSUN 11 10)125. 4 X 050 910 FRl-SATLS 11 15 Intramurals from 3:15PM to 4:45PM on Tuesdays & Thursdays. Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 3:00PM There will be NO Open Swim. on the following rJght. due to Swim Meets tor the Thomeppie KelloggMeettoga High School Ofrts’ Swimming & Diving Team Thursday September 15 Mondey. October 3 Saturday. September 17 Thursday. October 13 Thursday September 22 Thursday. October 20 Tuesday. September 27 Tuesday. October 25 ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET- SUNDAY, AU­ GUST 28. 400 EXHIBI­ TORS. RAIN OR SHINE 7J0AM-4.-00PM, LOCATED AT THE FAIRGROUNDS, RIGHT IN ALLEGAN, MICH. $3.00 ADM. wwwuJleganantiqttes.cotn BEDROOM SET- NEW 6 pc. complete set with Sleigh bed! Must sell $590. Can sep­ arate. Can deliver (616)949­ 6525. 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. ATTENTION GARAGE SELLER: 1 would like to come and pick up your left­ overs to donate to charities A churches. Fast and friend­ ly. Call anytime, we'll pick up anytime. (269)945-1992 BIG SALE SOLD our cot­ tage! Bunk bed br set, sofas, oak table and chairs, trunks, dishes, small appliances, books, linens, area rugs, rainbow vacuum, tons of other stuff priced to sell. Fri-Sat. August 26-27th from 8-5. Gun Lake 3525 Li­ sa Lane off Patterson be­ tween M-179 and Allegan Park watch for signs. (269)672-9489 GARAGE SALE Friday A Saturday 8am-4pm. Giris clothes size 10-14, boys clothes 14-18, misc 5364 220 Rd. 3 BR MOBILE home in park. MUST SELL moving out of state many new up­ dates includes all appliances. $7500 obo. No reasonable of­ fer refused (517)852-0465 (517)852-9531. $90 PILLOWTOP QUEEN mattress set (in plastic). Brand new, never used! King, $150. (517)719-8062 MISSION OAK TABLE 6 chairs, JC Penney brand, 2 mos. old, family size, cost $1,800, sell $250/best. (517)719-8062 SOLID WOOD FUTON with thick mattress. Gor­ geous! New, never used! Cost $800, sell $175. (517)719-0451 WROUGHT IRON DAY­ BED: bought never used in­ cludes matress in plastic, cost $600, sell $125. (517)719­ 8062 DOG FOR SALE Red Toy Poodle, fixed, 9yrs old, $200. No papers. (269)967-4728, (269)945-5033. JACK RUSSELL TERRI­ ERS: $250. (269)795-2106 Help H unit ,1 DRIVER: additional CDL-A drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment. (616)248-7729 HUMAN RESOURCE AS­ SISTANT: full time. Per­ form a wide variety of cleri­ cal support functions includ­ ing answering phone lines, typing correspondence, re­ ports, record keeping, main­ tains job descriptions, and forms. Job Requirements: Human Resource Assistant experience preferred. Asso­ ciates degree in Administra­ tive Assistant is preferred. Ability to type 45wpm re­ quired. Meditech experience is preferred. Send resume to Pennock Hospital, 1009 W. Green St., Hastings, MI 49058 or apply on-line at www.penn<Kkhealth.com YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Cal) J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. / awn A Cardi n AQUA1IC PLAN'IS: Water Lilies A LOTUS, Goldfish A Koi, liners, pumps, filters. A pel's Landscaping (_c, 9340 Kalamazoo, Cak-dorua (616)698-1030. Open Mon.Fri., 9am-5:30piA, Sat., 9am2pm.___________________ / or Rent 1BD APARTMENT FOR RENT: 1509 Morton St., in Lake Odessa. $450 per month, inc. water A sewer. Call Pat (517)331-1182. 2BD COTTAGE FOR RENT on East side of Jordan Lake, lake frontage. $550 per month. Lease from now till July 1, 2006. Call Pat (517)331-1182. COZY 2 BEDROOM year around home on a quiet lake. No pets, $585 plus util­ ities A security deposit. (269)948-8943 ' DUPLEX FOR LEASE spa­ cious 2 bedroom, 2 bath, like new in Middleville within walking distance of TK Schools, attached garage, full basement, central air and all appliances. Deposit A refer­ ences required, $750/month. For more information call Joanne (269)7^5^098 FOR RENT: Gun Lake mo­ bile home. Furnished, 2 bed­ room, $125 a week and utilit- extended cab 3rd door. 4whd., good shape, $6,500. 2b9-838-0020. 2000 FORD TAURUS SE new tires A brakes, 1 owner, 73,000mls, good MPG, $5,200 obo. (269)948-5550 CORVETTE 1984: 85,000 miles, very dean, runs great, $6,000 obo. Call (269)623- FOR SALE 1996 GMC Z71, heavy half ton, 3553. Vortex, 140,000 mil.-., 10,000 miles on new Chaney engine re­ build, runs great, sharp look­ ing, $7,500 obo. Call (269)948-9851. The family of Clarence Lancaster would like to thank you for dl your prayers, phone calls, Howers and cards. I would like to say thank you. Reverend Yates for being here for us in Clarences last days. Would lika to say thank you Hospice for all their help, kind words in our time of sorrow, they were very helpful. Clarence is survived by his wife, Joellcn Lancaster, son Chuck Lancaster, Jerry Lancaster, Dawn and Ansel, Adam and Bradley Kingsbury and Star and Brian Brophy and Ed Lane and Babe. 4 BUILDING SITES: 22 to 8.6 acres. 3 with north branch of Thornapple River frontage. Approximately 5 miles northeast of Hastings. $49,900-$62,900. Land con­ tract terms available. (616)891-8982.______________ CHEBOYGAN: 5 BEAUTI­ FUL remote acres both wooded and open. Ideal hunting and camping spot. Short walk to state land. Drivewav and grassy camp­ site. Electric. $25,900, $500 down, $320 month. 11% land contract, www.northemlandcum.com. Northern Land Company, 1-800-968­ 3118._______________________ / or So/, $99 AMISH LOG BED w/ queen mattress Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)71941062 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought never used). Still on roll. New $800 - sell $295. (517)204-0600 AMISH DROP LEAF KITCHEN TABLE with 3 chairs, in excellent condition, SSQOobo. (269)948-0502 BED KING PILLOWTOP, new, in original package, warranty. Can deliver $179. (616)949-2683. BED - NASA developed Memory foam mattress set. Brand new with warranty, must sell $390. Cail (616)949-6525. Can deliver BED- A BRAND new Queen pillowtop mattress set. Brand new, in plastic, war­ ranty $110. Can deliver (616)949-2683. CENTRAL AIR CONDI­ TIONER UNIT FOR SALE Carrier outside unit, manu­ factured in 1996, bought in 2000, 2-1/2 ton, 74 decibels, 29,200 BTU and ground pad for unit. $800 OBO. Call ______________ FOR SALE 2 childrens twin size waterbeds (1) boys race car, (1) girls white with rain­ bows, complete $100 each; Cosco toddler size car seat, 22-441bs, $50; infant bouncyseat $15; country style video rack wooden $10; assorted adult and children size bicy­ cles $5 to $25. ALL ITEMS ARE BEST OFFER. Call (269)838-3179 for more info. FOR SALE Westinghouse electric dryer, 5 years old. $75. (269)945-5348 HOUSE OF FURNITURE 4 rooms, JC Penney, living nxim, oak table set, bedroom set, recliner, mattress set. dining room, 2 montlis old. Paid $8,000. Sell $2,500. Will separate (517)204-0600 MAHOGANY TABLE, CHAIR SET: 6 piece set, still in box, seats 6-8 people. Ele­ gant! Cost $1,000, sell $150. (517)719-0451_______________ SLEIGH BED: queen cherry­ wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set >175. (517)719-8062 ItUMII, \\ St / 1 Z< i \ AN ARTIST AT WORK. Do you have a room or office that needs a special touch? Let me decorate it for you. Painting, wallpapering and finding that right decorat on for your home or office to create that special touch. Call Rachel or Sall., (269)948-8508. Early mov­ ing or after 6pm for appoint­ ments. DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE: Home & Office cleaning for all your needs. Weekly, semi-monthly, monthly or that special one time. In business for 20 years serving southeast Kent & all of Barry County'. All work­ ers bonded. Call (269)948­ 8508 or (269)945-9448. T1ONER UNIT FOR SALE Carrier outside unit, manu­ factured in 1996, bought in 2000, 2-1/2 ton. 74 decibels, 29,200 BTU and ground pad for unit, $800 OBO. Call / arm WANTED BLACK ANGUS BULL: (517)852-0774 or (231)937-4400 _________ ( ommiinilx \otiic\ NOTICE OF HEARING FOR MOTION to extend personal protection order Robert F. Ploeger Jr. vs Janis K. Barry (M-2150PP. Hearing date September 14, 2005 1100am. TnnpKtolai ScMm Buy Hon... Pay Hon! 1995 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ALUMA-LITE 29* TRAILER DELUXE Like new, fullyloaded, light blue interior, beautiful oak kitchen 4c liv­ ing room, $9950 or with 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe, white, 4WD, trailer towing pkg., leather, loaded, extra dean, $21,700 for trailer & Tahoe. (269)664-4983 FOR SALE 1992 Honda 750 Nighthawk. 16,000 miles, candy apple red. $1800 OBO. Needs batten*. Call (269)792-9720. ' FOR SALE: 1993 lakefront Golf Stream 35’ travel trailer. Located in Barry County on small lake with seasonal campground. Enclosed screen porch and small deck. $16,900 obo. (616)291-5012 �Page 14 - Thursday. August 25. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Chamber honors those who serve Barry County Chamber of Commerce current board members attending the annual banquet were (from left, front row) Jason Palmer, Diane Feldpausch, Karen Heath, Deb Button. Jennie Allerding, Jeff Mansfield, (back row) Eric Dreisbach, Fred Jacobs, Dave Hatfield. Patrick Buckland. Chris Jacoby and Scott Ommen. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Barry County Chamber of Commerce held its annua] dinner Thursday. Aug. 19, at the Hastings Country Club. The theme of the evening was "Saluting Those Who Serve." Recognition was given for service to the United States, the commu­ nity and to the chamber. The evening began with a salute to America. Barry Wood of the Hastings .American Legion posted the colors. Fred Jacobs of J-Ad Graphics led the crowd in the singing of the national anthem. Lt. Emily McGee of the U.S. Army led the group in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Veterans in the audience stood to be recognized. Don Tubbs of the Adrounie House Bed Breakfast gave the invocation. Dinner was an All­ American feast by Dana Rittenberg of M & M Gourmet Catering. Chamber President Eric Dreisbach (who is counting down the months, days and hours of his term) recognized the past presidents who were in attendance. They included Pat Buckland of Buckland Insurance Agency. Deb Button of Hodge’s Jewelry and Gifts, Dorothy Conklin of Heart's Desire and Back Door Deli, Fred Jacobs of J-Ad Graphics. Dave Jasperse of Bosley Pharmacy, and Harry Doele of Pennock Health Services. The first chamber president of record was Roman Feldpausch in 1942. Since then, 56 community leaders have served as president of the chamber. The 54 new members who have joined the chamber during the past year were named. Red. white and blue banners with the names of the new members helped decorate the din­ ing room. FRESH LOOK PAINTING INTER 1OR&EXTER1OR PAINTING &REMODELING 1-517-852-9569 1-517-852-0809 OR QMAC R FvH Ahead Continue* on all GMAC Imms through Feb. 28, 2008 f-J The chamber's annual awards were pre­ sented. Dreisbach announced a 3 way tic for the “Brick Award." The winners. Bay Pointe Inn and Restaurant. Hastings City Bank and the Hastings Downtown Development Authority, received plaques honoring their renovation and construction projects repre­ senting a significant investment in the com­ munity. The other nominee was MOO-ville in Nashville which is open for ice cream and is still completing its “from cow to product" area. The “Chamber Business of the Year” award was presented by Membership Committee Chair Deb Button. Bosley Pharmacy received the award for its never ending support of the chamber and its projects. Also nominaied were Dreisbach Pontiac GMC. Flexfab, MainStrcet Savings Bank. MiddleVilla Inn. Pennock Health Services and Wired Up Radio Shack. Dave Hatfield won applause for being ready in just over three months to accept the from Dreisbach the bawa as president of the chamber. Button also presented the “Chamber Volunteer of the Year Award” to Chris Jacoby of Pennock Health Services. Jacoby received the award for his exemplary service and con­ tribution to chamber program and services. Also nominated were Joyce Daugherty of the Hastings Womens Club. Rita Ferguson of Thornapple Manor and Kristin Royston of Manpower. Julie DeBoer, executive director of the BCCC. asked members of the committees of the chamber to stand and be applauded for their contributions to the organization. Current chamber committees include the Ambassadors. Executive Committee. Fall Folk Festival Road Rally and Show Committee. Golf Committee. Government Issues Committee, Membership Committee, Nashville Community Develcpment See CHAMBER, page 22 f ■ Stock 19670 J • 4 wheel Anti-Lock Brakes • 3.5L V-6 • 16’ Aluminum Wheels • AM/FM CO. MP3 Player r Auto Control Steering wheel 2006 Chevrolet IMPALA 1.9% 36 months 2.9% 48 months 3.9% 60 months W.A.C. Expires 0/0/05 Bill Seif Chevrolet Buick OF HASTINGS www.bilisedchevbuick com 1435 S. Hanover St. (M-37) • Hastings iy. Ttaraday, Friday M • Maaday 1 Wadaaaday 1-7 • Satantey Ml 1-800-: Eric Dreisbach accepts the president's award from incoming president Dave Hatfield. Celebrate the SAXON SPIRIT LEGAL NOTICE Just Arrived Past presidents of trie Barry County Chamber of Commerce received applause. Attending the 2005 annual dinner were (from left) Harry Doele, Fred Jacobs, Pat Buckland and Dave Jasperse. In front are Deb Button and Dorothy Conklin. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dwane R Taggert. a single man, to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, mortgagee, dated November 17. 1998 and record­ ed November 24. 1998 in Instrument Number 1021358. Barry County Records Sard mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee, fka Bankers Trust Company of California N.A.. as Custodian or Trustee by assignment dated December 15. 1998 and recorded on March 18. 1999 in Instrument Number 1026708 . Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Fifty-Six Thousand Nine Hundred One and 51/100 Dollars ($56.901.51) including interest at the rate of 10.45% per annum. Under the power of sale con­ tained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, nobcr is hereby given that the mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 pjn. on September 15. 2005. The premises are located in the Village of Freeport, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 5. Block 4. Village of Freeport and the West 60 feet of Lot 6 of Block 4. Village of Freepjrt. according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded In Liber 1 of Plats on Page 22. reserving the South 8 feet there from for Street purpose The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned In accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the bor­ rower. In that event, your damages, if any. are land­ ed aotely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale Dated August 16. 2005 ORLAN3 ASSOCI­ ATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee, fka Bankers Trust Company of California NA, as Custodian or Trustee . As Assignee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 209 3175 ASAP717432. 08/18. 08/25. 09/01. 09/08 OFSMS’J PRE-GAME TAILGATE PARTY FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 To show community support for our football team and the spirit of being a Saxon, the Terry McKinney family is sponsoring a tailgate party with free grilled hot dogs, chips and a drink to anyone before the home opening game with Lakewood, starting at 6 p.m. in the parking lot of the football field SAXON SPIRIT let it show! �The Hastings Banne- - Thursday, August 25 2005 - Pag*; t5 Elaine Gilbert is Summerfest parade's grand marshal Elaine Gilbert, assistant editor at the Reminder and Banner, is the grand mar­ shal of this Saturday’s Summerfest Grand Parade in Hastings. She has taken many photos of past Summerfest parades for the newspaper and said she never dreamed she would be riding in it as the grand marshal one day. “I’m very excited and humbled by the honor.’* said Gilbert, who received the Hastings Exchange Club’s Book of Golden Deeds Award in May. The award was presented at the Mayor Exchange luncheon at YMCA Camp Algonquin. In addition to being recog­ nized at the luncheon, the Book of Golden Deeds recipient has the honor of being the Summerfest parade grand mar­ shal. Louise Hurless, of the Exchange Club, when presenting the award, said Gilbert’s compassion and community involvement made her an ideal recipient for the Book of Golden Deeds. “Her actions speak far beyond the writ­ ten word,’’ Hurless said. “She has com­ passion and sincerity for her community involvement. “Her (Gilbert’s) compassion and sin­ cerity that I mentioned earlier is expressed through her wonderful writ­ ing,’’ she said. • A native of Detroit. Gilbert lived in the Motor City for the first nine years of her life. She, her parents and younger sister then moved 13 miles west to Garden City where she spent the rest of her growing up years. Her first taste of journalism was in sixth grade when she and her best friend decided their elementary school in Gaiden City needed a school newspaper, and they set to work writing and distrib­ uting it. Needless to say, journalism and work­ ing on the yearbook were among Gilbert’s favorite subjects at Garden City High School where she graduated in 1960. After attending Western Michigan University for two years, she married and lived in Kalamazoo at two different times. Except for residing several years in Park Forest. Ill. and 18 months in Webster Groves. Missouri. Michigan has been her home. Gilbert has been a Barry County resident since 1971. moving here from Kalamazoo. She became a freelance journalist in 1973. writing a Dateline Delton column and Southwest Barry County news arti­ cles for the Hastings Banner when it was Ex-Nashville restaurateur chosen 'Chef of the Year' by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Helmut Klett. who owned Helmut’s Koffee Haus, a gourmet German restau­ rant in downtown Nashville from 1990 to 1996, and now chef at the Black Swan Restaurant in Kalamazoo, has been named “Chef of the Year” by the Kalamazoo/ Battle Creek Chapter of the American Culinary Federation. Klett. who is treasurer of the local chapter, was chosen for the honor based on his work and his involvement with the federation’s annual Seven Courses of Gold Banquet. The Seven Course of Gold Banquet features seven courses, each one prepared by an individual chef from the local chapter and presented at a c "I’ve been involved in the Seven Courses every year and this is our 10th anniversary and wc are going to make the Seven Courses of Gold really special." said Helmut, who noted that this year the event would be held in the McCamly Plaza Hotel in Battle Creek. It is at that time that Helmut will be formally recog­ nized as the chapter’s Chef of the Year. Bom and raised in Austria. Klett LEGAL NOTICE AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Janet Lewis and Ardis Lewis, wife and husband. Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc, Mortgagee, dated the 24th day ot October. 2003 and recorded in the office of the Register ot Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 12th day of November. 2003 in Instrument No 1117447 ol Barry County Records, said Mortgage is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of Ono Hundred Twenty-One Thousand Sixty-Three and 29/100 ($121,063.29), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power ol sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice ts hereby given that on the 22nd day of September. 2005 at 1 00 o’clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at pubhc auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), o' the premises described In said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 7.375% per annum and JI legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the under­ signed. necessary to protect its interest in the premises Which said premises are described as follows: Ail that certain piece or parcel of land situ­ ated in the Township of Yankee Springs. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and desenbed as follows, to wit . Lot 35, Wilsons Plat of Turner Lake. Part of Section 23. Town 3 North. Range 10 West. Yankee Spnngs Township. Barry County. Michigan, as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats. Page 19. Barry County Dunng the six (6) months immediately foilowing the sate, the p'operty may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600 3241a. the property may be redeemed during 30 days immedi­ ately following the sale. Dated 8/25/2005 MERS Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. P.C. Attorney for MERS 888 W Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48064 248-362-2600 learned his trade at the Austrian Chef Cooking School and honed his skills wonting with top chefs in Austria. Switzerland and the United States. After coming to the United States. Helmut Klett. chef at the Black Swan restaurant in Kalamazoo, who once owned a restaurant in Nashville, has been named Chef of the Year. Klett was the head chef at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac island and the Hyatt in Florida before starting his own restau­ rant in Nashville. After leaving Nashville. Klett was the head chef at Schuler’s in Marshall for four years before accepting the position at the Black Swan. Elaine Gilbert owned by the Cook family and later the Fullertons. In addition, she was a free­ lance writer for the Kalamazoo G:\zctle and Battle Creek Enquirer. Gilbert joined J-Ad Graphics in 1978 as a full time reporter, writing for both the Reminder and one of its sister publications, the Battle Creek Shopper News. After J-Ad Graphics acquired the Banner a few years later, she also began writing for that newspaper again. Gilbert has been active in many proj­ ects arid organizations in Hastings and Delton. A founding member of the Barry County chapter of Habitat for Humanity, she has served on the local Habitat Board of Directors since its inception in the late 1980s. She is currently co-chair of its Public Relations Committee. Gilbert ear­ lier had served as the board’s secretary for three years and held the positions of chairperson and co-chair of the Fundraising and Public Relations Committee. She has worked at almost every fund-raising dinner Habitat has held over the years and helped put siding on a couple of Habitat houses, stained trim and pounded a hammer at Habitat homes in Hastings. Dello *t and Nashville. Gilbert has been the co-coordinator for 11 years of the Delton Area Community CROP Walk, wUitii' raises funds for tivo Delton food pantries and for worldwide hunger-fighting efforts and disaster relief. Prior to the establishment of the Delton event, she participated in the Hastings CROP Walk for about five years. She has been a volunteer for the Hastings Public Library’s “Reacn Out And Read” (ROAR) program for three years. Through that outreach, she spends time during her lunch hour one day each week during the school year to read books to young students at Central Elementary School. At Faith United Methodist Church, she is the hunger coordinator on the Missions Team and serves on the Staff-Parish Committee. She previously served about 15 years on the church’s administrative board. Gilbert is vice president of Love Inc. of Barry County, a Christian clearing house linking churches and other organizations with the needs of county residents. Gilbert and four other women started the Delton Cooperative Preschool in the 1970s. and she served on its board of directors for several years. It was the first preschool in Delton. Though the name and format of the preschool have changed several times over the years, she said she is thrilled that it is still in operation and offers an excellent preschool experrncc through the Delton Kellogg School District. She also was involved with a group that initiated the first “real’’ library in Delton in the 1970s. Before, it had been just a few shelves and books that were loaned out on the honor system in a tiny former fire bam building. In recent years, Gilbert participated with a ministry team from her church at a homeless shelter in Kalamazoo and a jail ministry program. She is a member of the Hastings by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer The Hastings City Council Monday night approved a request from Jim Brown, co-owner of USA Recycle, to establish an industrial development dis­ trict that would include the parcel he owns in the Hastings Industrial Park. The action was taken after the council held a public hearing to receive com­ ments on the request. Brown commented that he currently recycles plastic from the automobile industry and would like to branch out into recycling so called “e-easte” made up of electronics and computer parts. He said he has a standing order for a million tons of the recycled e-waste and would like to fill that order by building a new building and buying new equipment, which may also bring a few new jobs to Brown aKosacT he ttends to file a lax abatement onae he has the info: mation about the new machines and building. In other business Monday evening, the City Council: • Scheduled a workshop for Oct 17 on the construction of sidewalks throughout the City of Hastings in locations where sidewalks are currently missing on one or both sides of the street. Currently there are 246.000 linear feet of “missing” side­ walks in the city on the approximately 46 miles of existing streets. • Approved the request by the Department of Environmental Quality via subcontractor Vermontville, MI CANOPY SALES & RENTALS - Hastings Rental sizes available: 10x10 pop-ups. 16x16.20x20.20x30 canopies. Self Sen ices: You pick it up & return it. VAN DRIVER for the Delton Kellogg Schools. Full Services: We set it up & take it down. Must be able to obtain a chauffeur's license. Hours are Monday - Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (1/2 ho»r unpaid lunch) Friday. 7:00 a.m. • 220 p.m. (1/2 hour unpaid lunch). A non-instructional job application should be completed and is available at the superintendent's office. Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Deadline for submit­ ting applications is August 29, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. I OPEN: TUESDAY 3-6. THURSDAY 3-6 5 Deluxe Homes I Prices starting at $189,900 8 Golf Course Views j ■fcdiT I Year Golf Membership Included (416) 791-1500 • 1-800-290-3289 3rd year proud sponsor Hastings far Club Car Show SUNDAY, AUG. 28th Downtown Hastings Come show your support! New Sunday hours: 8 a.m.-3 pm. nos — 1-800-237-2379 _____________________________ ~_________ I MRT SVSTM OF SOUTHWEST MD XM. HC Superior Environmental for permission to place a fuel storage tank at the site of the new library to fuel a temporary generator at the site. The generator is being used to supply power to the remediation equip­ ment now in use at the site. • Agreed to allow WizWheels Inc. to use a portion of Tyden Park for its "Michigan Recumbent Rally West" event Saturday, Sept. 10. While there is another request for use of Tyden Park that day. the city staff members said they felt there would be no conflicts between the two groups. • Approved a request from the March of Dimes to use of Fish Hatchery Park in conjunction with its annual "WalkAmerica" event Saturday. May 6. 2006. from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Awarded a bid to Slagel Construction Inc. of Hastings for the 2005/2006 side walk, curb and gutter installation work after refer itanninendaiion Irani Director of Public Works Tim Girrbach The bid award was for $84,300. • Authorized Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris to purchase fuel on the city’s behalf up to $10,000 without needing approval of the council. In the past, some fuel ven­ dors would not guarantee the price quotes for the time it takes to get approval from the council. This measure would allow Caris to get a purchase order within a shorter time to purchase fuel at a quoted cost. The nezt City Council meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Sept. 12. Stonehill Farm currently has an opening for a -1..... Spending time with family and friends is a priority for Gilbert too. She also enjoys flower gardening, reading, listen­ ing to a variety of music, swimming going to Lake Michigan and cruss-coun try skiing. Even though it’s not trendy anymore, she still likes to work on cross­ stitching projects once in a while. Gilbert has three grown children Jeffrey S. Gilbert. Julie Plizga and Amy Roberts - and five grandchildren. “I’m thrilled that my grandchildren arc invited to ride with me in the Summerfest parade.” Gilbert said. “Three or four of my grandchildren will be in the car. but the youngest, a four-month old grand daughter, will be happiest in the arms of her mom or dad along the parade route ' USA Recycle wins establishment of industrial development district DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! Education Enrichment Foundation BAan and Barn County Literacy Council, an associate member of the GFWC-Hastings Women’s Club, a former charter board member of the Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County and a former one year member of the American Cancer Society ’s Relay for Life Committee. * with friends 105 £. State St, Hastings 269-945-7730 Bob Dickinson (owner) cofee • muffins • bagels • ice cream - sandwiches • wraps - soups and salads Tables • Chairs • Coolers & Hot Boxes Call any time. Bob Dormer. 517-716-1084 .- COTTAGE FOR SALE ON ALGONQUIN LAKE 30 ft. shared access and great views. Two bedrooms. 1 bath, sunporch, fireplace, tile, granite, and built-ins. Attached garage and storage shed. $129,900. �Page 16 - Thursday, August 25.2005 - The Hastings Banner PLAN, continued from page 13----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Orangeville have been identified as cen­ ters. • Maintenance of safe efficient roads to link settlements and activity centers in the county. A lengthy section of the document out­ lines future land use and divides it into eleven categories. Noting the expressed wishes of residents, the document says, "Many of the residents of Barry County have indicated that they are content to remain a ‘bedroom community’... they OPPORTUNITIES Respiratory Therapy Assistant: Full-time, working 72 hours per pay period with every other weekend rotation. Assist in delivering routine respiratory therapy modalities and electro diagnostics. High School Diploma required. Prior patient care experience and candidates pursuing degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred. Healthcare, paramedic, EMT/CNA experience preferred. Registered Nurse - Emergency: Full-time 72 hours a pay period 8:30am to 9:00pm and part-time 48 hours a pay period 12:30pm - 1:00pm. Current Michigan License. ACLS certification or obtain within 6 months is required. ED experience preferred. Apply on-line al niVh'JieniUKkhcailh^Qni or send resume to Pennock Health Services. 1009 W’. Green St.. Hastings. MI 49058. Pennock Hospital offers a com­ petitive benefit package. Pennock desire to retain the natural rolling land­ scape that offers serene views, wildlife habitat, and a beautiful rural atmosphere." (All quotations were taken from the syn­ opsis). Preserved lands offer virtually no prospect of development except very lim­ ited development on privately owned lands eligible for preservation may be allowed as reasonable use of properly. Rural conservation land, which features "key ecological or aesthetic features which support the rural character of the county" will also be limited but would allow some single-family housing, proba­ bly on lots of at least 20 acres. No public utilities would be supplied in the area. "I’m on the committee and basically, when they created this master plan and basically, when we looked at the south­ east comer of the county, we saw that this is the last large tract of rural farmland in the county and wc wanted to protect that, not the hobby farms that are wedged in between subdivisions like wc have in the northeast part of the county." said Callton. "However, I understand the farmer’s viewpoint. "Someone made a good point to me at the meeting. He asked me, ‘How would you like it if the village made a rule say­ ing that you could only sell your office to another chiropractor? That would really limit what you would be able to get for the property.’ and he was right," said Callton. who is chiropractor with his own practice in the village of Nashville. Four areas in the county are defined as residential. Country residential is designed to provide a transition from agriculture to residential while preserving current characteristics of the county. According to the document, "the primary goal of this designation is to foster ration­ al development of portions of the county already significantly impacted by emerg­ ing growth patterns." Lakefront residential is a category that recognizes the conversion of cottages to year-round homes, and the creation of additional lakefront. It is a very limited area amounting to about 4,800 acres. Because your balance is important. Switch to a credit union. 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Battle Creek Area Credit Unions Credit UnionsWhen people an nrorth mon than money - Battle Creek Building Trade* Credit Union Marshall Community Credit Union Battle Creek Postal Credit Union Omni Family Credit Union DOO Federal Credit Union Post Metro Credit Union Grand Trunk (BC) Employees Federal Credit Union United Educational Credit Union Kellogg Community Federal Credit Union Undeveloped lake* will be protected from large-scale growth and new development rules will affect both developed and undeveloped lakes. Low density residential is essentially suburban and features single-family homes. Utilities will generally be avail­ able or expected io be available. Lot sizes will be smaller, about three housing units to an acre. Uses such as schools, church­ es, some types of offices and/or commer­ cial uses may occur. Recreational uses may also be permitted. Moderate density residential housing is expected to serve a mix of people and incomes in communities; the availability of public utilities or licensed systems will allow a density generally of five units to an acre. Open space and neighborhood recreational facilities will also be a fea­ ture of this housing option. Centers arc expected to provide for the ncreased commercial and professional services needs of growing populations in the areas outlined earlier. All are small towns that have the necessary roads and infrastructure to support greater popula­ tion growth. The centers will also encour­ age interaction between people and sup­ port projects such as a pavilion for a farmers’ market. Because of its excellent soils, preserva­ tion of agricultural areas, accounting for approximately one-fourth of the county’s land area, is regarded as extremely impor­ tant. Subdivisions and condominium developments will not be permitted although the occasional single-family detached home may be. The urban planning area refers to five urbanized areas: the city of Hastings, the Villages of Middleville and Nashville, and the communities of Delton and Gun Lake. The plan describes these areas, say­ ing, "They have individual and unique needs and this county master plan must recognize those needs and respond accordingly." The last area considered in the plan is the industrial area. Beyond noting that the industrial area outside the urban planning area comprises less than one percent of th? county’s land area, the plan recom­ mends that utilities such as water and wastewater treatment be available. Reference is also made to the possibility of agricultural processing occurring in the area. The final section of the plan outlines a -number of implementation -strategies Chief among them are the preparation of inventories of wetlands and natural fea­ tures. Also high on the list are the prepa­ ration of a wetlands protection ordinance to protect wetlands smaller than five acres (larger areas arc protected by the s!ate), and the amendment of the county zoning ordinance to implement the plan. The inspection and regulation of septic systems in the areas of the county where they ve in use is also recommended. The plan also suggests the development of sub-area plans for the eight centers dis­ cussed earlier. Among the topics to be considered arc documentation of current­ ly existing conditions vrith regard io land use. signage, design, paring and land­ scaping. Community visioning work­ shops could be used to form a consensus. l\vo final recommendations refer to the creation of a transfer of development rights within the county on a countywide basis and the expansion of funding for planning and functions such as building inspections, compliance with ordinances, and development of an environmental specialization. Callton said that the master plan map is "malleable" and "bendable." "I believe this plan is changeable and I am going to go to bat for my constituents if they don’t want this type (farmland preservation) zoning for our area," he said. "It is my job to support my con­ stituents. (Sun and News reporter Fran Faverman contributed all the background information included in this article). VA & Military Employees Federal Credit Union 00544631 The Hastings Middle School will offer open gym time for seventh and eighth grade girls interested in trying out for middle school basketball on Monday. Tuesday, and Wednesday. These arc not mandatory practices, but will allow girls a chance to get in some skills practice before try-outs. Try-outs will begin Sept. 8 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Girls interested in trying out must have a physical on field at the middle school office and have paid their pay to par­ ticipate fee of $50. The fee will be returned to girls who arc not chosen for the team. Questions can be directed to seventh grade coach Steve Laubaugh al 948-3016. eighth grade coach Angie Sixbcrry at 945-2999. or to the athletic department at 948-4409 ext 2. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 25 2005 - Page 17 Northview wins 4th straight Lakewood tennis invitational by Brett Bremer Sparrs Editor Grand Rapids Northview head coach Tom Huizing was quick to pronounce Friday's Lakewood Invitational as the best tournament of the year, after his Wildcats won the girls' tennis tournament tor the fourth consecutive season. Head coach Marty Snoap of the luikewcxxl Vikings was quick Io add. "so far ". With a great day in die top doubles flights the Vikings cafne close to unsealing the Wildcats from their championship pedestal, but a sweep of the four singles flights by Northview was enough to earn it the title. Northview finished the day with 28 points Lakewood was second with 23 followed by Caledonia 15 and Howell 14. To get the entire event in before some expected stormy weather could roll in. it was decided early on that instead of a third set the girls would play a I ((point super tie-breaker in its place. It did save time, as all five dou­ bles championships had to be decided in that fashion. Lakewood took the lop three doubles flights. Seniors Erica Enz and Alexandria Taylor took a 6-2. 6-<) victory over Kerry Bashkir and Katie Krieger from Caledonia, then won the championship match 4-6. 6-3. (10-7) against Northview’s Carissa Parmalee and Nicole Fongcrs. Enz and Taylor trailed 6­ 0 »:i the championship tie-breaker, but rallied to win the next nine points and eventually get the victory. Brittany Farrell and Darcy Normington didn’t have to make such a dramatic come­ back. winning their championship match at second doubles against Caledonia 6-0. 4-6. (10-4). That victory for Farrell and Normington came after they opened the day by topping the team from Northview 5-7.6-3. (10-5). The Viking third doubles team of Lyndsey Carter and Lacey Chase had to survive a sec­ ond-set tie-breaker just to get the chance to win the super tie-breaker against Nortitview in the championship. Viking duos finished second to Northview teams in the other two doubles flights. Laura Lynch and Cori Shanks were second al fourth doubles and Kasey Ficssner and Laura Wierenga were second at fifth doubles. Lakewood senior first singles player Kallie Walker suffered her only defeat in the cham­ pionship round and medalled in second place, falling to Northview's Katie Burch 6-3. 6-2. At third singles. Kristen Haskin scored a second place medal as well, topping Caledonia’s Kim L’llery 7-5. 2-6. (10-7) and Howell’s Kori Wanlass 8-7(5). The Vikings will be back on the courts Thursday when they come to Hastings for their first dual of the season. Next Monday the Vikings will be home again, to lace Charlotte. The Lakewood varsity boys’ golf team shows off its scores and its hardware from the 2005 Barry County Invitational at Mullenhurst Golf Course on Thursday. The Vikings edged out Byron Center by two strokes for their first tournament championship of the season 18th annual Summerfest Fun Run happens Saturday This weekend's Summertest Celebration will mark the 18th running of the Summertest Fun Run. and will include the popular and FREE ’’Drug Free Crowd” finisher’s T-shirt. Many community organizations have worked with Barry County Substance Abuse Services to sponsor and make possible the 2005 Summertest Fun Run. The focus of the Fun Run is to promote healthy attitudes, fam­ ily fun. and community pride. Everyone is invited to participate in thi* family-centered, non-competitive "Fun Run" which will take place Saturday morning. August 27. 2005 at 9:30 am in the parking lot east of the Hastings Middle School. All participants are asked to gather in the starting area prior to 9:30 am. The partici­ pants will be running or walking a one-mile course, which will circle the schools and fin­ ish in the football practice field just southeast of the Middle School. Wheelchairs, strollers, and wagons are vv eleome in the event, but due to safety concerns, roller blades, skate boards, and bikes arc not permitted. Each finisher will be awarded the tradition­ al finisher’s T-shirt al the finish line. This is an event for "young people of all ages” and all levels of walkers and runners are encouraged to participate. There is no registration or registration fee for this com­ munity sponsored event. Donations are glad­ ly accepted to help with the cost of providing the T-shirts. Questions can be directed to Theresa Maupin-Mt Hire or Liz Lenz at Barry County Substance Abuse Services. 269-945­ 1387. Sponsors of the 2005 Summerfest Fun Run include Acorn Chiropractic. Bananza Air Management Systems. Barry County Tobacco Reduction Coalition. Barry County United Way. Boscly’s Pharmacy. Central PTO. Dreisbach Motors. Edward Jones Investmcnts-Mark Christensen. Family Tree Medical. Fclpausch. FlexFab Horizons International. Gole Dental Group, Hastings City Bank. Hasting's Exchange Club. Hastings Kiwanis Club. Hastings Lions Club. Hastings McDonald’s. Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. Hastings Orthopedic Clinic. Hastings Pediatrics. Hastings Rotary Club. MacLeod Chiropractic Center. MainStrect Savings Bank. Northeastern PTO. Pennock Hospital. Pennock PALS. Sheriff Dar Leaf, and Southeastern PTO. in addition, many community volunteers will be helping and providing race safety dur­ ing the Fun Run. Lakewood third doubles junior Lace/ Chase stretches out for a volley as she and teammate Lyndsey Carter work on a victory against Northview Friday, which earned the pair the flight championship at the Lakewood Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood golfers get first tournament victory of 2005 at Barry County Invite by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Among the many goals ot the 2005 Lakewood varsity boys’ golf team was to defend their tournament titles from ‘04. and pick up a couple extra championships along the way. Thursday the Vikings earned their first new title, taking the Barry County Invitational hosted by Delton Kellogg at Mullenhurst Golf Course with a team total of 302. The Vikings were two strokes ahead of second place Byron Center (304) and 12 ahead of third place Delton (314). "One of our goals was to pick up al least one additional championship in this year’s 18-hole tournament events.” said Viking head coach Carl Kutch. "Accomplishing that on Thursday was a great step in tin. first week of competition." Viking junior Brad Elliott set a it^w tourna­ ment record vv itn a 68 to lead the field it also a new 18 hole record for the Lakewood boys’ program. "(Elliott) played the course aggressively. yet with great course management." said Kutch. "He had 5 birdies in this round." Elliott had to be that good for medallist honors, with Delton Kellogg’s Josh Newhouse right behind him with a 69. Lane Brewer was second for the Vikings with a 74 to finish fourth overall. Mike Fisk's 74 tied him for tenth overall, and Aaron Hargett added an 82. Byron Center’s Ryan Dilree was third with a 72. Thornapple Kellogg finished fourth with a 315 followed by Gull Lake 317. Hastings 324. Way land 340. and Maple Valley 355. Hastings top scorer was Stephen Peurach. He shot a 77 to finish in a seventh place tie. Derek Thurman shot an 81. Ty ler Kalmink an 82. and Aiex McMillan an 84 for the Saxons. Thornapple Kellogg was led by Scott Pitch’s 76. Brad Steffen added a 78 for TK. Kyle Roush a 79. and Jeff Stout an 82 Adam Gonser shot a team best 83 lor Maple Valley, while Garrett VanEngcn shot an 84 for the eighth place Lions. Austin McMillen added a 90 for the Lions, and J<x.v James a 98. On Friday at the Emerald, the scores across the field reflected that the wind was definite­ ly a new challenge this early in the season. Lakewood’s Hargett came back real strong from the day before shooting a 76. and miss­ ing out on a medal by just one stroke at the Redwing Invitational. He finished 11 th out of 100 golfers. Elliott tied for 17th with a 79. while Fisk shot an 87 and Brewer a 91. At the Gull Lake Invitational last Thursday. Hastings finished in 13th place out of 20 teams, combining to shoot a 333. Peurach and Kalmink lied for the team lead with 81’s, while Thurman shot an 83 and Erich Iberie an 88. Mattawan won the event w ith a 305. Battle Creek Lakeview was second with a 306. and Kalamazoo Christian shot a 308 for third place A couple of the Saxons' O-K Gold Conference rivals took their own swings on the Gull Lakeview West course as well. Caledonia was fifth with a 314 and Thornapple Kellogg 15th with a 339. Saxon girls win top two flights at TK Invite, but Vikings earn championship All three varsity girls’ tennis .teams in Barry County got together Monday in Middleville for the Thornapple Kellogg invitational, and the Lakewood Viking ladies came out victorious. Joining Lakewood. Hastings. and Thornapple Kellogg was Ottawa Hills High Schtxtl. which finished in fourth place with 7 team points. The Vikings used five first place finishes on the doubles side and a third sin­ gles championship from senior Kristen Haskin to earn 31 points. Thornapple Kellogg was second with 28. and Hastings third with 19 despite w inning at the top two singles flights. Saxon junior Amy Ingle lopped the Trojans’ Molly Jazw inski 6-0. 6-0 for the first singles championship. The Saxons Samantha VanDenack topped Lakewood Emilie Enz 6­ 3. 6-3 for the second singles title. Thornapple Kellogg four singles player Sammy Hauschild and the Trojan fourth dou­ bles team of Kait Otto and Erin Baragar were .he only other non-Vikings to win flight championships. Lakewixxl girls finished sec­ ond in each of those two matches. Haskin took on the Trojans’ Stacy Roberts in the third singles championship and walked oft the court with a 6-2. 6-3 victory . Thornapple Kellogg and Lakewood met in every doubles championship. Erica Enz and Alexandria Taylor knocked off TK’s Jessica Johnson and Brittany Stccnsma 64). 6-1 al first doubles. Al second doubles it was Brittany Farrell and Darcy Normington topping Rachel Harris j«nd Katie Potts 64). 6-4. Lyndsey Carter and Corey Shanks took a b-3. 6-2 win over Lindsey Faber and Katie VandcrWood in the third doubles championship. The Vikings’ Chelsea Bickford and Caiey Fellstcr toped Katrina Field and Ashley Jachium for the fifth doubles title. 64), 5-7. (10-7). Hastings and Lakewood will meet for a dual in Hastings this afternoon. The Trojans will play at Zeeland Wes? today, head to Ionia for a tournament Saturday, then start the O-K Gold Conference season by hosting Caledonia on Monday. Saxons expect improvement over last fall’s seventh in Gold The 2005 Hastings boys’ golf team Team members are. (front from left) Mike Herbig. Joe Sleevi. Seth Noteboom. Nick McClelland. Casey Goodenough. A.J Tassos. Tyler Kalmink. Jason Baum. Matt Cooley, (back) head coach Bruce Krueger. Justin Krul. Alex McMillan Stephen Peurach. Erich Iberie. Derek Thurman. Greg Heath. Carson Letot. Jon Peurach. Chns DeVries, coach Stan Kirkendall (Photo by Perry Hardin) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Michigan High School Athletic Association added a new twist for varsity boys' golf teams this fall when it decided to add a district tournament round to the post­ season tournament. The Hastings Saxons will compete in the Sept 29 tournament hosted by l.akewood at Centennial Acres Golf Course in Sunfield. The lop six teams and top six indiv iduals not on qualifying teams advance to the regional*. “Our goal this year is to improve on last year’s scores, be more consistent with our team totals and be competitive in the OKGold." said Saxon varsity hoys' golf coach Bruce Krueger. "We hope to be one ol the six teams to advance from the new district level tournament.... but know that there arc some excellent teams in our thirteen team tourna­ ment.” Some of the lop teams in the district include Haslett. DeWitt, and the host Lakewood Vikings. The Saxons' O-K Gold Conference rivals from Thornapple Kellogg and Caledonia vv ill also be a part ot that div ision two tournament 1 jjst season was a bit disappointing tor the Saxons, who finished seventh in the O-K Gold. The Gold will be tough again as Byron Center. South Christian and Caledonia are expected to be strong in the conference Newcomer Hamilton starts the season as somewhat of an unknown. O-K Gold Conference action begins next Monday when the Saxons shoot against South Christian at the Pines in Wyoming. The Saxons were part of the Thornapple Kellogg Invitational Wednesday, and will be back on the course today when they travel to take on Portland. Tlx.' team’s strength this year will be depth in having at least seven golfers capable of shooting excellent scores, but Saxons need to be able to consistently have at least two play­ ers shoot scores below 40/80. said Krueger. Reluming with significant varsity experi­ ence arc seniors Steve Peurach, Alex McMillan and Justin Krul and junior Derek Thurman. Junior Erich Iberie and freshmen Tyler Kalmink and Man Cooley arc expected to make vital contributions. The Saxon varsity team isn’t the only part of the program expecting better things this fall The entire program is growing and improving with the largest ever number of golfers trying out for the two teams (varsity and junior varsity). ■ The JV team should be capable of shoot­ ing the best scores we have seen at that level in years and improving to be ready to step up and fill the spots vacated by graduating sen­ iors for next year." said Krueger. �Page 18 - Thursday. August 25. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Cheer team hits sidelines Friday The 2005 Hastings varsity cross country team. Team members are (front from left) Tyler Lancaster. Tom Peck. Jesse Ellwood. Tiffany Edwards. Kayleigh Delcotto. Alyssa Case. Alex Kimble. Bryce Stanhope. Bryan Skedqell, coach Jamie Dixon, (back) Chns James. Dane Schils. Ryan Bosnia. A.J. Singleterry, Travis Moore, and Adam Swartz. Missing frcm photo are Rusty Burgdorf. Molly Smith, and Alyssa Thorton. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The 2005 Hastings varsity sideline cheerleading team. Team members are, (front from left) Rachel Smith, Amanda Anderson, Jacquie Siska, Tasia Thompson. Rene Winegar, Kim VanNocker, Krista Fenstemaker, (back) Ashley Smith. Brittany Wescott. Mari Garza. Kelly Cucannon. Molly Koutz, Markita Andrews. Sara Radant. Beth Lynch, and coach Amy Hubbell. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Trojan-Saxon Co-op swim James Dixon takes over HHS cross country program team swells to 44 members by Brett Bremer Sports editor llic Saxon varsity football team isn’t the only Hastings squad with a new leader this fall. James Dixon has taken over the varsity boys’ and girls’ cross country teams, and he knows there is some work to do. There are a number of runners returning to the boys' team including Ryan Bosma. Rusty Burgdorf. AJ. Singleterry, Jesse Ellwood. and Tyler Lancaster. Joining that group this fall are Alex Kimble and Dane Schils. The boys finished 1-6 in the O-K Gold Conference last fall. The girls’ team had only three runners last Level meet on Wednesday. Sept. 7. It will be the first of two. The Saxons will also host O­ K Gold Conference jamboree number three. Oct. 5. O-K Gold jamborees begin Sept. 21 when the seven schools in the conference meet at Wayland. The Wayland boys are early favorites to repeat as conference champions, but the Caledonia Fighting Scots will have some­ thing to say about it. South Christian should be the top girls' team in the conference once again, with Wayland. Thornapple Kellogg, and Caledonia nipping at its heels. year, all of whom were seniors. The girls did­ n't field enough runners to score as a team, right now that appears to be the biggest improvement of the season with five girls on the roster. Leading the pack for the girls’ team are Tiffany Edwards. Alyssa Case, and Kayleigh Delcotto, but none of them have ever run cross country before. "They have a great deal of energy and a desire to improve." Dixon said of all his run­ ners. The season opened Wednesday with the Grade Level Meet at Sparta High School. Next Wednesday the Saxons will run at the Lakewood Invitational. The Saxons will host their own Grade by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Wins will come for the Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings varsity girls’ swim team. They will come with time, because with time comes experience. The Trojans were w inners last year, finish­ ing the season with a 7-5 record, but even if that had been 5-7 or 0-12 the Trojans would still have been winners. Following the season the Trojans gamcred the highest sportsman­ ship ranking possible in the conference, a per­ fect 5.0. Many of the girls who helped the team cam both the 7-5 record and the 5.0 sportsmanship ranking are back, and they hope to be faster. This is the most experienced the program has been in its three year existence. The group is lead by nine key seniors, Lauren Azevedo. Tessa Kamp, Chelsey Strumberger. Jeana Bishop. Hillary Ranguctte. Brandi Sutfin. Barbara Crawford. Chelsea Standler. and Marissa VanWingcn. Sutfin and Strumberger both medalled for the Trojans in individual events at last year s O-K Rainbow III conference championship meet. Head coach Carl Schoessel says that this team will be better than last year at the start of the season. but wants everyone to remember that this sport is still new to the two schools. It appears to be catching on though, with 44 swimmers and divers out for the team this season. That doesn’t mean that the Trojans are quite ready to cruise alongside Byron Center and Calvin Christian in the confer­ ence's pools quite yet though. The girls have a scrimmage this Friday at Creston, then will have a couple weeks to practice before beginning competition Sept. 13 at Grand Rapids West Catholic. After the opening meet against the Falcons, the Trojans will host three consecutive meets including the TK-Hastings Invite on Sept 17. Saxon girls’ basketball team returns three varsity starters The 2005 Hastings varsity girls’ basketball team. Team members are. (front from left) Natalie Knorp, Brooklyn Pierce. Tsra Plesche. Kati Dakin, (back) Natalie Pennington, Jodi Jolley, Abbey McKeough, Dana Shilling, Erika Swartz, and head coach Tina Poiner. (Photo by Perry Hardin) BOSLEY PHARMACY BRIANS TIRE & SERVICE DREISBACH PONTIAC, OLDS, GMC TRUCK 235 S. lefferson. Hastings 328 N Michigan. Hastings “A Full Service Independent Pharmacy serving Hastings & Barry County" 118 S. lefferson. Hastings 945-9549 948-8000 945-3495 HASTINGS FLOWER SHOP MacLEOD CHIROPRACTIC CINDER'S HALLMARK 402 N Michigan. Hastings 327 W Apple St Hastings 945-3484 948-3170 DEWEY’S AUTO BODY KING’S ELECTRONICS & APPLIANCES 1111 W. Green. Hastings 130 W. State. 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A senior, this will be her third season as a varsity playeDana Shilling led the Saxons in scoring as a sophomore last year, and will be expected to play many positions this year due to some low numbers on the roster. The other three returning players are senior guard Kati Dakin, senior post players Jodi Jolley and Abbey McKeough. They were saw limited playing time last year, but Poirier said they gained "some valid experience to be a COLEMAN AGENCY 312 E Court. Hastings 945-3412 PERFORMANCE PLUS QUICK LUBE 430 W State St. Hastings 948-8558 PROGRESSIVE GRAPHICS Fam Bureau Insurance 115 S lefferson St, Hastings 333 W State St. Hastings 945-9249 945-4520 M66 TIRE 7775 Saddlebag Lk Rd. Lake Odessa 616-374-1200 M37 TIRE 948-8001 South M-37 Hwy, Hastings 269-945-6296 WELTON’S HEATING & COOLING PRECISION AUTO BODY 8 REPAIR, INC. GIRRBACH FUNERAL HOME 401 N. Broadway, Hastings 819 E. 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The Trojans also have a number of returning players including senior Jessica Flaska who should reach the 1.000 point mile-stone in one uf the first two games of the season. The Saxons. Trojans. Hamilton Hawkeyes, and Caledonia Fighting Scots will all be working this season to keep up with the tal­ ented trio of tough teams at the top • Wayland. South Christian, and Byron Center. HASTINGS NAPA 948-9696 LARRY NEIL GEE & LONGSTREET LLP Attorneys at Law 607 N. Broadway. Hastings 945-3495 PRIORITY COLLISION 412 Haynes Loop. Hastings (behind Daval'si 269-945-7777 J-AD GRAPHICS Quality Printers & Publishers 1351 N M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday August 25. 2005 - Page 19 New Saxon era begins this Friday night against Vikings The 2005 Hastings varsity football team Team members are (front from left) Kyle Girrbach. Ashtin King. Steve Case, Garrett Harris. Chris Timmerman. Matt Teunessen, Greg Woodmansee. Travis Taylor. Jesse Lemon. James Cook, (second row) Mitch Gahan. Matt Donnini, Austin Hurless. Dan Rybiski. Justin Carroll. Bradan King. Eric Duits. Scott Homnch. Sy Overmyer, D.J. Falconer, (third row) Kelcey Edwards. Jackson Hoke, Scott White. Curtis Green. Brandon Curtis. Jerin Voshell, Mike Bekker, Mike Morehouse, Ben Zaccanelli. Jesse Wells, (fourth row) Jerry Browr , Ryan Lambert. Jon Rogers. William Davis. Andrew Rhoades. Derrek Kurr. Josh Jevicks. Shawn Valentine. Enc Laurie, Richard Nevins, (back) assistant coach Jeff Denny, head coach F red Rademacher, assistant coach Pat Coltson. assistant coach Mike Dubois by Brett Bremer Sports Editor With new head coach Fred Rademacher. an assistant for the past five seasons at East Kentwood High School, comes a new offen­ sive and defensive system to Hastings varsity football program. The Saxons have been working hard in the off-season, trying to get the taste of three sour seasons out of their mouths, working on con­ ditioning and working in the weight room. The Saxons spent their summer camps and three weeks of pre-season practice focusing on the system Rademacher has brought with him from East Kentwood. Hastings won’t be running the Wing-T offense with the preci­ sion of the Falcons right away, but the coach said that his team is "on schedule". "They're doing a god job with picking up on it. We’ve got the basic offense in. It’s just a matter of repping it and getting them used to it.” said Rademacher. The Saxons have some experience in the backfield with junior running back Matt Donnini and seniors DJ. Falconer and Ashtin King. Looking to build a wall in front of them arc senior offensive linemen Brandon Curtis, Jackson Hoke. Mike Morehouse, Scott White, and Ben Zaccanelli. Junior Mike Bekker and senior Chris Timmerman are the tight ends, and getting under center for the Saxons will be Kyle Girrbach They lead a list of over 40 players on the Hastings varsity this fall. A couple of newcomers looking to lend their talents arc senior Curtis Green, junior Biadan King, and sophomore Josh Jevicks. Even with the big numbers, a number of Saxons will still be going both ways. Hoke. White, and Bekker will try to provide a stiff defensive front, ahead of linebackers Morehouse. Timmerman. Curtis, and Green. Ashtin and Bradan King could team up in the defensive backfield along with Jevicks and Girrbach. "We've got a lot of guys who get a long. They work hard, and they’re very coachable." said Rademacher. The Saxons open their season tomorrow night against non-conference rival Lakewood. Hastings then goes on the road to face Forest Hills Central next Thursday. The O-K Gold Conlcrcncc season begins when the Saxons visit South Christian on Sept. 9. Many of the league’s coaches have pegged the Sailors as the early favorite to repeat as league champions, but almost every team in the conference is holding onto title hopes. HHS soccer team graduated thirteen seniors last spring by Brett Bremer Sports Editor A youth movement comes by necessity rather than by choice for the Saxon varsity boys’ soccer team this fall. Little experience returns from the team that finished third in the O-K Gold Conference last fall and reached the district champi­ onships. Most of the experience the team has lies in senior forward/inidfielder Brian McKeough and senior defender/forward Dan Dimond. Other returnees from last year’s varsity team are senior midfielder Max Myers and sophomore midfielder Stephen Tolger. New to the roster arc seniors Victor Go well and Dan Secord. Sophomores will make up a big chunk of the team, led by goal keeper Josh Bare, for­ ward David Kendall, defenseman Ryan Vogel. and midfield/forward Justin VonDerhoff. Head coach Brian Roderick, who’s begin­ ning his second year as head coach says that if anything will help make up for the lack of experience this season it will be the team’s intangible things - chemistry, hard work ethic, and strong physical conditioning. “I’m looking forward to my second year, starting with a new core of young players after losing 13 seniors." said Roderick. The Saxons are supposed to open their sea­ son this Friday by hosting Maple Valley, but the Lions are struggling to put together a pro­ gram this fall so the opener may be Saturday's road trip to Forest Hills Eastern. The Saxons would then play their first home contest on Monday, against Grand Rapids Catholic Central. Next Tuesday the Saxons will travel to take on the North Pointe Mustangs. O-K Gold Conference play begins when the Saxons travel to take on South Christian Thursday, Sept. 15. Roderick said he expects the Sailors to be one of the top contenders for an O-K Gold championship this fall, along with the Caledonia Fighting Scots. Thornapple Kellogg Trojans, and Wayland Wildcats. The 2005 Hastingtvarsity girliLtennis te#m. Team members are (front from left) Monica Treadwell, Amy Ingle, Jessica Slater Jenny Johnston, Alexis Baker. Kiyfa Ellsworth. Kristina Dobbin, (back) Amy Kidder. Katie McKinney. Chelsea Passmore, head coach Rich Pnhja,.Samantha VanDenack, Hannah Case. Amber Pontius. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Ingle works to be state qualifier, as Saxon girls’ tennis team hopes to get to .500 by Brett Bremer The 2005 Hastings varsity boys' soccer team. Team members are (front from left) Josh Bare, Dan Secord, (middle row) Kevin Armstrong, Derek Miller, Steven Lambert. Victor Gowell, Justin Wanland, David Kendall, Alex Kimble, Justin von der Hoff, (back) coach Brian Roderick. Brian McKeough, Matt Lew’s, Dan Dimond, Ryan Vogel. Stephen Bolger, Max Myers, and Travis Kirby. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Pennock ■ • ■ Sports Editor Being pressed into making a prediction for the 2005 varsity girts’ tennis season. Saxon head coach says that going 2-4 in the O-K Gold Conference would be the expectation. That is the expectation, but that is not the goal. The Saxons want to move up. improving on last year’s seventh place finish, to finish with at least a .500 record. South Christian. Byron Center, and Wayland are all expected to be talented at the top of the league again. The Saxons can drcam of stealing a match from one of those three teams, but have to be ready for matches against Thornapple Kellogg, Caledonia, and Hamilton to reach a 3-3 record. One Saxon who doesn't have to dream of individual victories is junior first singles player Amy Ingle. HASTINGS CITY BANK GOLE DENTAL GROUP “Safe & Sound Since 1886" 1009 W. Green St, Hastings 150 W. Court St. Hastings Dr. Daniel Gole - Dr lason D. Gole 121 W. Woodlawn. Hastings 945-1749 945-2401 948-2244 WHITE’S PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO Ingle is pushing to become a state qualifier, said Saxon head coach Rich Pohja. She finished second in the O-K Gold con­ ference to Wyoming Park’s Sandy Tran at the top spot last fall, and doesn't have to deal with the Viking star during the conference season this year or a top player from Holland Christian. Hamilton has entered the conference, while Wyoming Park split for the O-K Blue and Holland Christian is off to the O-K Green to •.oii'pete against other schools from along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Ingle isn’t the only returning player with some experience for the Saxons. Senior Jennifer Johnston will play third singles this fall and senior Kayla Ellsworth takes over at the fourth singles spot. Sophomore Samantha VanDenack is slot­ ted to play in the second singles spot. The singles side is filled with girls with strong ground stokes who aren’t afraid to challenge opponents by heading to the net and hitting volleys. Foi the Saxons to reach their .500 goal, coach Puhia will have to get the doubles teams into stupe quickly. Seniors Jessica Slater and Chelsie Passmore should be the top of the doubles line-up, along with classmate Monica Treadwell and junior Hannah Case. Gtners looking to fill spots are Kristina bobbin, Amy Kidder. Katie McKinney, and Amber Pontius. The Saxons kicked off their season at Thornapple Kellogg Invitational on Monday, and played at Gull Lake yesterday. This after­ noon they will be at Lakewood to lake on I’ve Vikings, and then Saturday will take part in the Allegan invitational. The conference season begins on Monday when the Saxons go on the road to face South Christian. ALLSTATE TOM SALINGUE AGENCY CREEKSIDE PROFESSIONAL CENTER 136 E. State St. Hastings 1761 W M-37 Hwy. 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Augusl 25. 2005 - Tha Haslrngs Banner DK girls open season with three games next week by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Delton Kellogg varsity girls' basket­ ball team would be tough to beat in a sprint relay this fall. The question is. will they be tough to beat on the basketball court. The Panthers are loaded with athletes, many of whom run track with head varsity­ basketball coach Rick Williams. Williams is an assistant on the Panther track and field team. That should be great for getting after loose balls and putting pressure on opposing offenses. There is some experience in the starting line-up too. Alex Culbert. an all-KVA. all­ Barry County, and honorable mention all­ state center is back for her senior season. All­ KVA forward Jordan Haines returns as well as the back-court tandem of senior Katie Smoczynski and junior Katee Hogoboom. AH four started for the Panthers a year ago. That team went 11-10 and finished in third place in the Kalamazoo Valley Association, and Williams expects this team to stay near the top of the league. That all depends on how much help those four girls get from the Panther bench. Junior center Jenah Wandell. junior center/forward Kadie Pogue, and junior forward Hannah Goy will all be trying to add something in their first season on the varsity. Hackett Catholic Central looks like the team to beat in the KVA this fall, and the Panthers have plenty of time to get ready for their first date with the Fighting Irish. Hackett is the last KVA team the Panthers will face this fall. The conference season begins when Delton travels to Parchment on Sept. 27. Delton will play seven games prior to that mert-ng. beginning with three contests next veek. The Panthers visit School craft on Monday, host Maple valley next Wednesday, then travel to take on Allegan next Thursday. Delton Kellogg head coach Roflie Ferris talks things over with his team in a break in the action during last year’s contest against Kalamazoo Christian. Hell have a littio bit less to worry about in his second season with the addition of an offensive coordinator to his staff. Offensive coordinator duties fall to new assistant at DK Panther senior Katie Smoczynski beats everyone to the basket for a lay-up during a contest with Battle Creek Pennfiekl last season. The Delton girts will be relying on their speed to get them some easy buckets this year. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The kids out on the field won't be the only one’s helping the Delton Kellogg offense improve this fail. The Panthers struggled to move the ball last fall. After his first season as head coach. Rollie Krauss decided it would be a good idea to delegate some authority for 2005. He brought in Jason Porter as an offensive coordinator. Ferris wore that hat as well as that of head coach last year as he installed the Iform offense with a full back, tail back, two wide receivers and a tight end. The Panthers will stick with that. Porter played football in the Kalamazoo Valley Association, and was a Division .3 college quarterback. Mark Nabozy returns in the defensive coordinator spot, and is trying to mold an aggressive unit. Any offense goes smoother with a strong running game, and that’s what Delton is counting on. “We will run the ball well.” said Ferris. “We've been dedicated to that for the last two and a half weeks, to get the (offensive linemen) down, to get them low. You've got to run before you can throw.” Senior offensive lineman Kyle Ferris Panther team made up of 4 juniors, six underclassmen Cotten Porter, a junior, is one of only three runners on this year 's Delton Kellogg var­ sity boys' cross country team with at least one year of experience. There are no sen­ iors on the squad. LHAPPLE REALTY INC. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg's varsity boys' cross country team doesn't have a senior on its rosier, but junior Dan Roberts is almost as good. Roberts is entering his third season as a varsity runner after earning all­ Kalamazoo Valley Association honors last year and a trip to the state finals as an individual qualifier. Other top returnees arc junior Coltcn Porter and sophomore Morgan Hennessey, both entering their second season with the varsity. DK head coach Dale Grimes says that sophomore Michael DeWaters shows a lot of promise thanks to his consistent hard work and continued improvement since last spring's track and field season. Junior rookies Jeremy Clark and Zach Blackbum will also be looking to add something to the team. A group of four freshmen is the largest freshmen class to join the team since 1998. The group includes Cory Cook. Josh Marzic. Darren Pursley, and Brett Reath. Grimes calls his bunch of under­ classmen an “enthusiastic bunch”. They arc enthusiastic, but not e xperi­ enced at competing against the bes’ the KVA has to offer. “We have our work cut out for us this year.” said Grimes. “It should be fun to watch this group improve over the next couple months and hopefully develop into a contender for the league championship." There are a lol of contenders for the KVA crown. Kalamazoo Christian. Parchment, and Hackett Catholic Central will all field strong teams, and Grimes doesn’t want to forget about Paw Paw. It is their final season in the KVA. and he's sure that the Redskins will be looking to leave their mark on the conference. The season begins Saturday when the Panthers lake part in 'the Wayland Invitational. Next Wednesday, Delton will be running at Kalamazoo Central High School. Delton's only home meet will be the first KVA jamboree of the season. Sept. 13. BUCKLAND AGENCY JIMMY'S CARPET 11235 S Wall Lake Rd, Delton 511 W. 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Nick Archer and Paul Diaz will be two of Hammann s top targets when he drops back to pass. The Panthers worked a bit on their passing during 7-7 games this sum­ mer and at the Western Michigan University Shoot-out. Others looking make their mark on the varsity arc junior offensive and defensive lineman Ross VandcrMecr, sophomore lineman Octavio Romero, and sophomore tight end/linebacker Corey Spencer. The top returnee for the Panthers isn’t any one single player. It’s the freshman team Delton had to cut the freshman team a year ago because of a low player turn­ out. hut the freshmen arc back. The team has 29 players this season. There arc also 18 players cn the junior varsity and 27 on the varsity roster The JV numbers arc a bit small because of the four sophomores who have been pulled up to J'clp the varsity. The season starts Friday ar the Pan’hers host Otsego. Delton will be one cf the few teams playing next Friday night when they visit Gull Lake. The KVA season begins the following Friday when Delton plays host to Galesburg-Augusta. Coach Ferris is happy with the way tie schedule came out. Delton has the entire fall to improve before taking on KVA powers Paw Paw and Pcnnfield in the final two games of the regular seasan. 121 S. Grove (M-43) Delton THE HASTINGS BANNER (0036 M-43. Delton Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 1351 N M-43 Hwy. Hastings 623-3300 945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 25. 2005 - Page 21 Long balls are pretty, but DK still working on its short game by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The season is already well underway for the Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ golf team. The Panthers competed in their third strong in the next three spots in the line­ up so far, with Cody Morse. Nick Haas and Drew Pearson filling in at the fifth and sixth spots. Purdum and Fisher have improved tremendously from last fall. Fisher and Newhouse both competed in a junior league in Kalamazoo this summer. “Golf is getting out there and doing it at this point.” said Enyart. He can teach young golfers how to grip the club and the mechanics from the swing, but once all that is done they have to be out on the course putting it into use and gaining experience. Right now, Enyart said that he's got of bunch of kids who can hit the heck out of the ball. Now, they need to learn how to be golfers. “Learning how to score. That’s the key.” said Enyart. “Get it up and then get it down. I’ve got a bunch of sophomores that might turn out. They’ve got gorgeous swings and I look for them to break out some scores here soon.” The Panthers have the weekend off. and will be back on the course Monday when they travel to face Olivet Next Wednesday, they host Lawton at Mullenhurst Golf Course. From there the Delton boys spend eight days away from competition before start­ ing the Kalamazoo Valley Association season by visiting Paw Paw Sept. 8. Delton’s final home contest of the year will oe Sept. 21 when they host a KVA jamboree at Mullenhurst. Senior Marissa Ingle and the Delton Kellogg varsity girts' cross country team will be looking to defend their conference championship from a year ago and hope to make a return trip to the state finals DK seniors trying to bring underclassmen up to speed by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Senior Marissa Ingle has been at or near the front of the pack for the Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ cross country team for what seems like forever. In the previous three seasons, there has been a large group of upperclassmen helping her lead the way. Thai’s the biggest change for the Panthers this season. She’s joined on the team by seniors Laura Crookston. Aliscia Leo. and Melissa Robbins, but all three are in just their second season of varsity cross country as is sophomore Kathry n Goy. Head coach Dale Grimes lost a large group of talented seniors to graduation in the spring. They were a group that made two trips to the state finals including in 2004 and helped the team share the Kalamazoo Valley Association title with Kalamazoo Christian last fall. Juniors Heather Millard. Candace VanDyk. Amanda Strick and a large group of under­ classmen will be trying to help the Panthers stay at the top. “Solid senior leadership will inevitably help the large group of underclassmen reach their potential.” said Grimes. “This is a hard working group of underclassmen. They will make great contributions to the team this sea­ son." With a number of rookies on both the Delton boys’ and girls’ cross country teams this fall, the teams had a great time at their intense three-day camp this summer. "Much was gamed in terms of confi­ dence and knowledge of the' sport.’’ said Grimes. The teams enjoyed a great practice and visit with teams from Holland Christian and Zeeland at their running camp in Yankee Springs." Dyeing. Ulf event the, team learned a lot about running, competition, and just plain what it takes to be successful in life from Michigan native and former Olympian Paul McMullen. The girls will need whatever help they can get to stay neck and neck with Kalamazoo Christian in the KVA. and fight off challenges from Paw Paw and Hackett. The team opens its season this Saturday at the Wayland Invitational, then will be at Kalamazoo Central next Wednesday. The KVA season begins Sept. 13 when the Panthers host the first of four KVA jam­ borees. tournament of the year when they trav­ eled to Yankee Springs Golf Course for the Thornapple Kellogg Invitational Wednesday morning. So far. head coach Kent Enyart likes what he sees at the top of his line-up. Returning to lead the Panthers is junior Josh Newhouse. He’s the only player on the squad with a lot of varsity experience. Junior Kyle Purdum, Bobby Fisher, and Senior Thomas Foran have been 225 North WMrid M Drire. Garel inc Vikings cruise over hills at Greenville Invite The Lakewood varsity boys’ and girls cross’ country teams opened up their season by earning trophies at the lonia/Montcalm county meet on the hilly course at Greenville Country Club. The elevation changes make it a tough course for runners in their first meet of the season, but the Lakewood girls handled it well edging the hosts from Greenville by four points (65 to 69) for the championship. The I^kewood boys finished second. Dana Nichols finished seventh for the Lakewood girls in 22 minutes and 32 seconds and Jessika Blackport was ninth in 22:47. Natalie Blackmer wound up crossing the finish line 12th overall for the Vikings in 23:50. Sadie Catt was 15th in 24:17, and Brittany Rattier was 22nd in 25:12. Theresa Cramer came in 24th with a time of 25:19 for the Vikes. The top four Viking boys finished within 10 seconds of each other, but it wasn't enough for the team tc gel by Ionia. The Bulldogs scored just 30 team points to the Vikings’ 49 Jesse Schrock won the Vikings* all-out spring to the finish crossing the line sixth in 19:06. Jason Sterkenburg was eighth in 19: 12. Michael Forman ninth in 19:14. and Mike Pifer tenth in 19:16. Not too far behind. Tim DeJong finished 16th in 19:57. Corey Rayner was 19th in 20: 32. and Tim Nagi finished 35th with a time of 23:43. Lakewood will be at Parma-Western on Saturdayk, then Wednesday the Vikings host their own invite at LHS. Delton Kellogg junior Josh Ne.'/house watches a putt roll during the recent Wayland Invitational. The Panthers are hard at work on the*r short game as the season gets started. Home Medical Equipment & Supply DO YOU HAVE... • Trouble using your Emphysema? inhaler? COPD? • Daytime sleepiness? CHF? • Morning Headaches? 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The Membership Committee provided the entertainment of the evening w ilh "Chamber Fun Awards.** These awards included dinosaurs for the k.a»*est serving members, bees for »he busiest members and an airplane for the member who zips about the county on chamber business. Each winner won a "medal" representing the nature of the award on a red. white and blue ribbon. DeBoer presented a check from her and her husband, former Sheriff Steve DeBoer, for $400 to Darylc BenjaminForbes. Hastings Community Development Director, for the new Hastings Public Library. This contrib’?,;.;n qualified for a special 4-toI matching ^rant. which is why it was made earl} this year. DeBoer challenged other attendees to do the same to insure that the needed funds arc raised. Martha Chipman of the Hastings Jaycecs won the 50/50 drawing. Red. white and blue centerpieces were pro­ vided by Barlow Florist. Delton Floral. Fclpausch Food Centers and the Hastings Flower Shop. "The annual dinner is a great opportunity for members to network and celebrate the successes of the past year." said DeBoer. "This year's dinner was one of the best ever, due to the hard work of the BCCC Membership Committee." Anyone interested in joining the Barry County Chamber of Commerce, should con­ tact DeBoer at (269) 945-2454 or julie(a har­ ry chamber.com Lt. Emily McGee salutes the flag held by Barry Wood of the Hastings American Legion Post at the beginning of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce meeting. DREISBACH MOTORS MAKES GOOD FINANCIAL SENSE Mark is teaching Marion the value of a dollar. He knows that when you invest your hard earned money for a vehicle, you can't beat the value you get from Dreisbach Motors. With sound advice from our factory trained sales staff and the backing from our award winning service department, Dreisbach gives you more for your money. 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SO DOWN, 12K MILES PER YEAR � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-09-01.pdf ef52d98544b062805463c0b92718bbd6 PDF Text Text HUTIKGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121$ CHURCH ST HttfflCS HI 4S0M-1BJ Delton artist’s life remembered To recall or not recall? See Editorial on Page 5 See Story on Page 20 TK’s Flaska readies 1,000 point milestone See Stories on Pages 16 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HastingsBanner Thursday. September 1,2005 VOLUME 152, No. 33 PRICE 50C Many fear impact of higher gasoline prices What are Katrina’s effects on Hastings, Michigan? Blood shortage crisis grips area The American Red Cross has stepped up advertising campaigns to encourage eligible blood donors to come forward in the next few weeks to help end a blood shortage that has gripped much of the nation. Donors are asked to commit to giving blood in coming weeks. A drive will be conducted from I to 6:45 p.m. Monday. Sept. 12, at St. Ambrose Church, 11252 Fiona Road. Delton, and another from I to 6:45 p.m. Thursday. Sept. 15, at the Moose Lodge. 128 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. 'Few people understand that blood is a perishable resource and must be replen­ ished through regular donations," says Sharon Jaksa. chief executive officer of the Great Lakes Region of the American Red Crons. Since June, the 60-county region has experienced a 15 to 20 percent drop in blood donations. Blood shortages typical­ ly occur in the summer. Jaksa says, but the current shortage has been more severe, prolonged and widespread. ’If gasoline supplies dropped to one and a half days.* Jaksa says. "America would consider that a crisis. We want peo­ ple to be just as concerned about the blood wppiy." The Red Cross is urging all eligible and new blood donors to make an appointment to donate and help bolster supplies for the Labor Day holiday weekend and early fall. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in generally good health. Okies trivia party re-set for Oct. 15 A party fe&.uring music oldies from the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s is being planned for Saturday evening. Oct. 15. at the Hastings Country Club. Proceeds will benefit the campaign to build a new library in Hastings. Anyone is invited to play or watch this unusual fund-raising music trivia contest beginning with sign-in and registration at 6 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Hastings Country Club. "Name That Tune for the Library" is a J-Ad Graphics sponsored show intended to help the campaign to build a new library near the comer of Apple Street and Michigan Avenue. The anonymous donor for the new library has consented to waiv­ ing the Aug. 31 deadline requirement for this one event, so the 4-to-1 match offer will still apply. As of Tuesday morning, the library had raised $425,000. Those who want to test their music memories against a hand-picked Hastings Library tc*m arc invited to go four-onfour with the host quartet. Foursomes who want to take on the library quartet will be asked to sign in at the start of the evening, to give each of their teams a special and colorful ni me. come dressed in weird out­ fits if they like and designate a captain, who will be the only team member who ' can answer questions during the contest. The two foursomes will take turns in ' hearing information on the artists, the year and then actual musical excerpts from the songs. The captain then must give the final answer, identifying the title of the song. The task is simply to "name that tune." t When a team answers incorrectly, it will be assessed one strike. A second i incorrect response will result in strike ' two. However, in order for the fatal strike ’ three to be declared, the opposing team must answer the same question correctly. I If not, it will be regarded instead as just a foul ball and the matchup will continue I until one team’s “side is retired" with See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 by David T. Young Editor Fears of higher gas prices showed up local­ ly in the wake of Hurricane Katrina unleash­ ing her fury on the Gulf Coast earlier this week. Katrina, blamed for mon* than Kai deaths in New Orleans and Mississippi, struck Monday and is believed to be at least the most destructive storm since Hurricane Andrew in 1992 and at worst the most devastating natu­ ral disaster ever to strike the United States. Because of damage to oil refineries in the Gulf of Mexico and wind and flooding dam­ age on the coastal U.S., there have been con cents as far north as Michigan that prices for gasoline, insurance and other commodities could be negatively impacted. As catly as Monday afternoon there were long lines appearing at the local Phillips 66 and Admiral gas stations, even though prices had remained stable throughout the day. The reasons for the panic buying spree involved anticipation of a huge increase in prices at the pump as a result of the disaster. Sure enough, prices zoomed to their high- esi level ever, coming in at $2.99 in Hastings by noon Tuesday. 32 cents above what they had been at the start of the day a* Admiral. There also were reports prices went above the $3 mark Tuesday afternoon in Grand Rapids. Ed Weglarz. an official with the Service Station Dealers Association of Michigan, said there’s been too much speculation and not enough attention being paid to what’s been happening for a long time. "We have to determine the extent of the damage (of the storm) yet." Weglarz said. “This is different than what we’re used to in Michigan. With. say. a tornado, you start cleaning up after it strikes. But with a flood you have to wait until the waters recede to get an idea of the extent of the damage." He noted that people who work in refiner­ ies in the Gulf were evacuated just before the hurricane arrived. Weglarz acknowledged that sooner or later the price of gasoline will go up accordingly, simply because demand continues to be high while supplies are slowed "by having to tern- See KATRINA, page 9 Federal task force probing anti-casino lobbyist’s actions Cub Scouts’ float is a winner Cub Scout Pack No. 3175 earned a second place float award with their Conestoga Wagon at this year's Summerfest Parade in Hastings. For more parade photos and information see Page 3 inside today’s edition of the Banner Library hits $500,000 goal Construction of new facility to start next spring by Marcie Westover Stuff Writer Hastings Public Library officials say they feel very confident they have met their goal of raising $500,000 by Aug. 31 to be matched by an anonymous donor 4 to I for the com­ pletion of the new building campaign. The anonymous donor’s match of $2 mil­ lion will be to be combined with the commu­ nity raised portion and the $3.1 million that was already raised before the donor offer. Library Administrator Barbara Schondelmaycr said donations have been coming in steadily over the last three days, a solid chunk of it on the last day Wednesday As of late yesterday afternoon, it was estimat­ ed the fund-raising had reached over $480,000 and was still counting. Many visitors to the library have been eagerly purchasing bricks at either $100 or $1,000 level. “We're just thrilled.” Schondelmaycr said. "It’s the most amazing thing, the support and interest (of visitors to the library I." The final tabulations were set to take place last night. The new library building will be located adjacent io the Hastings City Hall, borde.cd by Slate. Michigan and Apple streets. The proposed library will be a “green” two-story building with more than 20,000 square feet. The “green” library is intended to be beneficial economically and environmen­ tally. A unique aspect for the community is (hat the "green" building will be on a "Brownfield” site. There arc still fund-raising opportunities that the anonymous donor has agreed to match, including the "Name That Tune for the Library" event. J-Ad Graphics and Fclpausch arc sponsor­ ing the show that has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 15. at the Hastings Country Club. The music trivia contest will have participants in teams of four testing their music memories against a hand-picked Hastings Library foursome. Cost for the event is $25 per person, which includes food provided by Fclpausch. The contest is set to begin between 7 and 7:30 that evening. Donations can still be made toward the new library. Officials arc hopeful construction for the new library could begin as early as spring 2tX)ft by Marcie Westover Staff Writer E-mails reviewed by the Washington Post from a now indicted lobbyist maintain that the former deputy Secretary*of the Interior was “committed” to blocking the Gun Lake Tribe’s effort to build a casino. The newspaper’s article published this past week examined GOP lobbyist Jack Abramoff and his activities with a variety of officials, paniewhtriy former deputy Dcpan.ncnt of Interior Secretary J. Stevens Griles, in their attempts to stop plans for the casino. The Post article has prompted no! only tltc Gun l-ake Band of Pottawatomis and their suj^porters to protest, but even the casino's opponents arc calling for an investigation. A federal task force has begun to c/amine whether conflict of interest laws were violat­ ed when Abramoff negotiated a job wi?h Grilcs while decisions were being made to favor Abramoff’s clients, the Saginaw Chippewas, who operate the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in northern Michigan. It can be regarded as a federal crime if gov­ ernment officials negotiate for a job linked to decisions affecting the possible employer. It would have been beneficial for the Saginaw tribe to not have competition from the Allegan County casino, not far from its bor­ der with Barry County. Abramoff suggested to the Department of the Interior that one of the tactics that could be used to block the casino was an environ­ mental challenge. Local opponents of the casino filed a lawsuit in June against the Department of the Interior, with one of its main points calling for a Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). According to the Washington Post article, the Gun Lake Tribe earlier had completed an environmental assessment as part of its initial application and was never asked to produced the EJS. When the Gun Lake casino proposal began moving swiftly. Abramoff sent an urgent e­ mail to Italia Federici. president of the Council of Republicans for Environmental Indicted COP Lobbyist Jack Abramoff, whose clients include the Saginaw Chippewas, operates of the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, worked with key officials to block the Gun Lake Tribe’s effort to build a casino in Allegan C ounty (Photo courtesy of Reuters Nev*s Service) Advocacy (CREA). In the e-mail information obtained by the Post from Abramoff to Federici. it stated. "This (quick movement of casino approval) is a disaster in the making. This is the casino we discussed with Steve (Griles) and he said that it would not happen. It seems to be hap­ pening! The way to stop it is for Interior to say they arc not satisfied with the environ­ mental impact report. Can you get his to stop this one asap? They arc moving fast. Thanks. Italia. This is a direct assault on our guys. Saginaw Chippewa ” See LOBBY, page 8 BIE luncheon set for Sept. 6 The Barry County Chamber of Commerce is inviting everyone to attend the 23rd annual BIE (Business. Industry and Education) luncheon at noon Tuesday. Sept. 6. at the Hastings High School Cafeteria. The cost is $6. which includes the meal. This year’s speaker will be Karen Pohja. an education consultant for the State of Michigan, who is responsible for the Michigan Career Pathway of Business. Management. Marketing and Technology in the Department of Labor and Economic Growth. Career Education. Office of Career and Technical Preparation Pohja is multifaceted with background and employment experiences in business (wholesale and retail), education (teacher), youth agencies (including Junior Achievement and 4-H) and non-profit and government. She has been involved with collaborative partnerships with govern­ mental agencies, professional organiza­ tions. business enterprises and educational entities. She has made presentations for work- See BIE, page 9 Getting ready for start of school Students, parents, teachers and friends of Central Elementary School in Hastings spent an evening recently preparing the playgrounds for the new academic year, which begins next Tuesday. Shown hard at work here are Gina McMahon and her son. Zach The Central PTO purchased materials and furnished snacks for the volunteer workers. �Page 2 - Thursday. September 1. 2005 - The Hastings Banner ‘Morning workday’ will be Sept. 10 at Nature Preserve three strikes. The era the music will be taken from starts with the year 1955, the birth of rock 'n roll, and ends with the year 1979. Wetlands workshop started for Sept 7 The Natural Resource Action Team is sponsoring the workshop "Protecting Barry County Wetlands Options for Local Protection” from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday. Sept. 7. at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. Refreshments will be served. This workshop w-as created by experts from “Tip of the Mitt” Watershed Council and East Michigan Environmental Action Council and was presented throughout the stale in June. NRAT has worked with the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council to tailor the workshop specifically to Barry County. The workshop will provide information on wetlands and outline the methods avail­ able to protect them. It wiH be an excellent opportunity for participants to leant about the details of preparing a Wetlands Protection Ordinance as identified in the final draft of the Barry County master plan. By creating a wetland ordinance, the frame­ work and tools necessary to preserve and protect the wetlands in the county will be in place. Barry County is believed to have 30.000 acres of wetlands. Protecting them can be one of the first steps in ensuring that our quality natural resources and quality drink­ ing water are protected for the future. Everyone is invited to attend. Information is the first step toward protect­ ing our valuable wetland resources and keeping in Barry County “Growing Smart. Staying Green." For more information, call Lori Phalen at 269-948-8056, extension 3. or Michelle Skedgell at 269-721-4470 Delton’s CROP Walk is Sept. 25 The Deltpn Area Community CROP Wuk is planned for 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25 and wM befia and end ax Foi$ •United Registration begins at 1:15. Refreshments and entertainment are part of the fun after the walk. Walkers are asked to collected donations and/or pledges from family members, friends, co-workers and neighbors to help make life better and even save lives through the efforts of Church World Service (CWS). which sponsors CROP Walks all over the nation. To sign-up for the walk, call 623­ 8763 or 998-6820 (cell). Dee DeFields and Elaine Gilbert are co­ coordinators. Twenty-five percent of walk proceeds each year stay in the Delton area to supply groceries to people who need help because of a variety of circumstances, ranging from unemployment o illness or low income. DeFields and Gilbert said it has been comforting to know that CWS was distrib­ uting food, tents and blankets and more after the tsunami tragedy and that on Monday as Hurricane Katrina moved through coastal Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama and northward, CWS was pre­ pared to respond with material resources and support for comnumity-based. longrange recovery groups. Health kits and blankets were positioned for shipment Monday too. Delton's CROP Walk Committee has set a goal of raising $7,500 this year and hav­ ing 80 walkers. Master Gardener classes planned The next Michigan Master Gardener series of classes will run for 12 consecutive Wednesday evenings from 6 to 10 p.m. beginning Wednesday, Sept. 7. Cost to enroll in the program is $275, which covers the 800-page notebook, speaker's travel expenses, refreshments and other materials to be handed out during the course. Registration is due in the office by Friday. Sept 2. The Master Gardener program is designed to develop a consortium of Mictfgan State University Extension vol­ unteers trained in plant science and home gardening. It enables volunteers to improve the quality of life not only for themselves, but for their communities as well by increasing people's appreciation for and use of plants and by providing them with instruction on growing plants using envi­ ronmentally sound practices. Anyone who has a strong interest in home gardening and horticulture is encour­ aged to get involved Classes are taught by a variety of profes­ sionals in the industry. Course material includes plant science, soils for plant growth, flower gardening, household pests, indoor plants and their care, lawn establish­ ment and care, integrated pest management, growing small fruits and tree fluits, veg­ etable gardening and woody ornamental plants. For more information about registration, call the MSU Extension office at 269-945­ 1388. Legislative Coffee series will resume The Legislative Coffee series will return at 8 a.m. Monday, Sept. 12, at the County Seat Restaurant in Hastings. Scheduled to appear each month from September through May are State Senator Patty Birkholz; State Representative Gary Newell; and Rick Truer, representing Third District Congressman vem Ehlers. They will discuss recent issues and take up any concerns constituents may wish to talk about. A straw vote will be taken at the end of •he session to give legislators feedback on the issues discussed. The Legislative Coffee series is spon­ sored by the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. The public is welcome to attend. Progressive Dems plan film tonight The Progressive Democrats of West Michigan invite the public to attend a show­ ing of the Free Will production of "The Oil Factor Behind the War on Terror." to be presented by Aaron Wissner at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, at the Thomapple Township Emergency Services Building. 115 High St . Middleville. A discussion will follow the showing. The film bps original footage of photo­ graphs taken over a three-month period in Afghanistan and Iraq, examines the geo­ strategic picture of the war and has inter­ views with Zbigniew Brzezinski, former Secretary of State in tta zCartar Administration; Noam Chomsky, Jfsivud Area residents arc invited to join with stewardship volunteers of the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy to improve growing conditions for native wildflow­ ers and grasses at scenic Carter Lake Preserve in Hastings Township. The “morning workday” will take place Saturday. Sept. 10, from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will help remove inva­ sive brush and spotted knapweed. Wetland wildflowers, such as asters and jewelweed. will be in bloom, making it a beautiful time to visit the nature preserve. Bring sturdy work gloves, loppers. small handsaws and insect repellent. Wear shoes or boots that can get wet and muddy when crossing the wetland. SWMLC will provide beverages. Carter Lake Preserve is a 57-acre nature preserve donated to SWMLC by Tom and Lisa Groos to protect the sensi­ tive wetlands and preserve the fores’ as a haven for wildlife. The preserve has frontage 01. Carter Lake just northwest of the City of Hastings. Because of limited parking at the pre­ serve. volunteers are asked to car pool from the Kmart parking lot in Hastings on the south side of West State Street (M37/M-43). Mcet-at the north end of the Kmart parking lot at 8:45 a.m. The auction for this building used by Skvdrve Hastings was called of! Tuesday morn­ ing because owner Rick Smith paid back taxes he owed Skydive Hastings auction canceled by Marcie Westover Staff Writer Thf Skydive Hastings building was taken off the auction block after owner Rick Smith paid the back personal property tax totaling $13,409.54. Rutland Township Clerk Robin Hawthorne confirmed last Thursday that Smith had paid the total three-year amount due. The township was scheduled to have an auction Tuesday morning to sell the building in order to pay the taxes. Payment schedule talks failed between live owner and the Township and the officials were forced to put up the building for auction as a “last resort." The $13,409.54 that was collected by the township then is divided up between entities including the Hastings public schools, fire services and the county. The hanger is leased from the city and county, the tax that is applied is personal property tax. The City of Hastings and Barry County jointly own and operate the airport where is Skydive Hastings is located and operates. Community Music School welcomes 3 new teachers a Fall conservation tour is Sept. 16 Farmers can take a break from their pre­ harvest preparations to learn about conser­ vation practices that protect the environ­ ment and save noney during a fall conser­ vation tour planned for Friday, Sept 16. in Woodbury. The tour begins at 8 a.m. near the Crop Production Services facility with a "Clean Sweep” program. Crop prtxtofi^ and, homeowners can bnng outdated and unwanted pesticides and other chemicals to the site (on M-66 just south of the railroad tracks) for safe disposal through the Michigan Groundwater Stewardship pro­ gram. Participants will then car pool to on-farm tours. These tours will highlight foliar feed­ ing to increase fertilizer efficiency and the potential use of slow-release urea on corn to increase yield and reduce the potential for groundwater contamination. Following a complimentary lunch, the afternoon session will include a conserva­ tion and environmental protection update and a presentation on bulk fertilizer and pesticide storage regulations and safety issues. This presentation will be offered by the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance program and will conclude at 2:30 pm with a discussion on emerging issues on crops, including soybean aphid, soybean rust and corn rootworm. Michigan Department of Agriculture Pesticide Certification and Certified Crop Advisor credits will be available to those who attend the program. There is no cost for this tour, but partici­ pants need to register before Sept. 10 by calling the Barry Conservation District at 269-948-8056. extension 3. ‘Havoc in Hastings’ slated for Saturday Charlton Park will have the annual “Havoc in Hastings” tournament from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. The event is put together by the Society for Creative Anachronism, which stages a historical re-creation of medieval times, complete with knights in armor, damsels in distress, jousting, fencing, archery and heavy weapons combat. Artisans and crafts­ men also will be part of the celebration. Tickets are $6 for adults. $4 for children ages 12 and under. For more information, call 945-3775. Karla Rohrbacher Michael Sanchez The Community*Music School in Hastings has announced that three new instructors. Karla Rohrbacher. Michael Sanchez and Dennis Sccord. have joined the staff and are now accepting students in voice, violin, piano and guitar. Registration is now open for private lessons, as well as Kindermusik classes. Karla Rohrbacher teaches voice and piano. She is a vocalist for the Agape Players, a music and drama team that tours the United States and Europe. She specializes in sacred music and theory. She is also a speaker for time manage­ ment seminars. Violin instructor Michael Sanchez is working on a degree in music education at Western Michigan University. He uses Suzuki and traditional teaching tech­ niques. He has been a finalist in the Gales Concerto competition and an orchestra violinist with the St. Cecilia Music Society. Guitar instructor Dennis Secord is studying for a music degree at Western Michigan University. He teaches a wide variety of styles, including rock, blues, classical, and jazz. Secord’s experience includes playing guitar in church praise bands and many other venues. The Community Music School offers private lessons in most instruments and voice, as well as Kindermusik classes for ages infant to 7 years. Financial aid is available to qualifying families. Located at the First United Methodist Church. 209 West Green St., the school also offers monthly performing opportu­ nities for students and faculty. To register, or for more information about CMS private lessons and classes, call (269) 948-9441. Registration for pri­ vate lessons is open all semester, with tuition prorated. The CMS-Hastings is a program of the Music Center of South Central Michigan, also home to CMS-Battle Creek, the Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra. Boychoir. Girls' Chorus. Community Chorus, Ars Voce. Pops Ensemble, and Dennis Secord IMPACT. The Community Music School is funded in part by the Barry Conumnily Foundation. ‘Barns of Barry County’ photo contest under way The 2006 Louise A. Stockham Memorial Fund Barry County Photography Contest is under way. ‘Barns of Barry County* is the theme of the contest, and any person living within the copnty may enter a local bam photo by Sept. 15. Twelve winners will be chosen. This contest will provide prints for a photographic collection to be displayed at non-ptofit organizations in the county, beginning with Pennock Hospital. The con­ test will also produce a calendar. The sale of the calendar will provide tor the cost of printing, framing and mounting the 12 chosen pictures that will display the beauty of the bams of Barry County. All remaining proceeds will be split between the Barry County Youth Advisory Council Fund and the Louise A. Stockham Memorial Fund, both within the Barry Community Foundation. Other entry rules arc: • Photos must be the entrants personal work. • Entries must be an 8x10 print of a bam located within Barry County. The print may be black and white or color. Color prints must be accompanied by a digital file or the negative. Entries must also have a label on the back of the print designating the fol­ lowing: Name, address and phone number of the entrant; title of the print: description of the area in which the photograph was taken (i.e.. Charlton Park. Bowens Mill. Gun Lake. Dowling, etc.). Entries without this label will not be judged. • Entries arc due Sept. 15. Entries will be accepted at MainStrcet Savings Bank reception area and labeled "Bams of Barry County Contest." An 8x10 print with the appropriate label is considered an entry form for this contest. • All entries become the property of the Barry Community Foundation and the Thomapple Arts Council and will not be returned. • All entries will be juried by the Thomapple Arts Council on the following criteria: Creativity, reproduction quality, desirability as a calendar and a permanent part of the Louise A. Stockham Fund col­ lection of art. • All entries will be on display at the Thomapple Arts Council after the close of the contest. • Winners will be highlighted in a news­ paper article about the event and will receive a complimentary calendar for their personal use. • The winning prints will be reproduced and displayed at Pennock Hospital. Calendars will be available for purchase for $5 each at the Thomapple Arts Council. Pennock Hospital Gift Shop and the Bany Community Foundation. Call the Barry Community Foundation for additional loca­ tions. Contact the Barry Community Foundation for more information at 269­ 945-0526. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 1.2005 - Page 3 _ Summerfest parade brightens downtown Lois of really cute children arc growing like flowers at Hastings Community Day Care. This was the third place float. Summerfest Parade Grand Marshal Elaine Gilbert, assistant editor of J-Ad Graphics, waves to the crowd as she ndes in a 1967 GTO convertible, owned and driven by attorney Bob Byington of tne Hastings Car Club. Riding with them were three of Gilbert s five grandchildren: Kim Roberts. 11; Shelby Plizga, 5. and Jacob Plizga. 4. (Photo by Kyle Roberts) Hayride anyone? There are lots of smiles as these young people celebrate the end of sum- The Hastings High School cheer team flew hgh during the parade. Got Milk? These girls definitely marched with style. Bridles and Bits 4-H Club took first in the animal division. by Patricia Johns Is it a horse or a bicycle entered by Hungry Howie’s? These Hastings High School flautists kept in step down State Street. Staff Writer More than six dozen entries graced the 2005 edition of the Summerfest Parade Saturday, Aug. 27. From the opening motorcycle from the Sheriff’s Department to the Hastings police car driven by Joe Booher, the parade was packed. Grand Marshal Elaine Gilbert rode the parade route in a vintage convertible and then hurried back to WBCH to be inter­ viewed on the radio. This year’s judges standing along the parade route has a difficult task as they evaluated the entries. This year’s winners in the band and marching category were Michigan Youth Challenge Academy, first; Hastings High School Band, second; and St. Rose School, third. In the mobile category Al Conklin’s Dream Machine came in first, followed by the Hastings Public Library Duck Race and the Hastings Red Hatters on the Holly Trolley. The winning float was by the Young Champions of Michigan, followed by Cub Scout Pack #3175 and Hastings Community Day Care. The winning animal entry was from the 4-H club Bridles and Bits, followed by the Barry County Sheriff's Posse and Jeff and Savannah Peake. Local clubs and organizations were represented and there was lots of candy distributed to parade watchers. Parade watchers wanted to join the picnic on the Whispering Waters float The cheer leading group, the Young Champions, had members from the very young to high school age all strutting their stuff. They took first in the float division. �Page 4 - Thursday. September 1. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Gun Lake village advocates have questions to answer No excuses for going with risky lawsuit To the editor: With a representative form of government, we elect officials and put out trust in them to represent us. This system seems to have bro­ ken down in Baltimore Township, as Richard VanSyckle. Jim Rhodes, and David Soya keep representing only themselves while con­ tinuing to make lame excuses for their actions. VanSyckle complains that the legal action was dropped in his lap, yet he had been attending meetings prior to being elected. Was he not paying attention at these meetings or just preoccupied with complaining about the gas spill on his son's property?(The same property being sold to the post office). David Soya says he cannot remember the attorney giving them any statistics on the chances of winning the lawsuit at the Michigan Supreme Court level. He was in attendance at the meeting with the attorney (the Grand Rapids attorney at $185/hour) when she gave those figures. Soya also heaid from at least one township resident who cau­ tioned against going forward with only a 5% chance of being heard by the Supreme Court. Was he not paying attention or was his mind already made up? I am not a staunch supporter of Pierce CedarCreek Institute; however, after reading Soya's comments. I feel that his vote on this issue reflected only his personal feelings and not the interests of the taxpayers. When contacted by the media. Jim Rhodes didn't have any comment. He took the right stance, as there is no justifiable defense for their voting record on the lawsuit or several other issues of importance. All that VanSyckle or Soya could do was make excus­ es or point fingers at others. As taxpayers, can we afford three more years with this lack of representation? Our next township board meeting is Tuesday. Sept 13. at 7 p m. Greg Rees. Baltimore Township We should be embarassed by our leaders To the editor: Of course, the Barry County Board of Commissioners should balk at buying a fleet of mere unmarked black Taboos with smoked glass for the wannabee mercenary soldiersof-fortune in the Sheriff’s Department. What are they thinking, anyway? Considering our passion for fear and intim­ idation. they should be equipped with Hummers or Bradleys at the very least! How can you get any respect by driving around Barry County in a Crown Victoria? At least one vehicle needs to have a 50-cal assault rifle mounted on top. All this, we are informed, can be acquired very cheaply from the surplus weaponry of the Homeland Security armory, which has been overfunded along with 911. We need satellite tracking devices for these emergency vehicles in case they can’t find their way home. If you haven’t been sufficiently embar­ rassed by the local fear-mongering and squandering of surplus tax revenues, you could spend a few minutes thinking about the sacrifices we are going to make to fund our empire-building overseas. There are a million Iraqi Christians includ­ ed in the myth that all Iraqis are Muslims, so you can get further embarrassed by the American Christian spokesman. Rev. Pat Robertson, who is fairly sure there were only Nine Commandments. If you think he makes you look incredibly stupid, you arc right. No less than 85% of the rest of the people in the world consider America the greatest threat to global peace. The best we have to offer the world in the way of peaceful leader­ ship at this point (in the absence of any out­ rage or resistance to war. murder and torture by the religious establishment of this country) is Cindy Sheehan. Now. if that isn’t embarrassing enough then 1 guess you are stuck with knowing that your fly is unzipped. By the way. Luxembourg. Monaco, the Vatican. Costa Rica, and some islands in the Caribbean and Pacific don’t have any mili­ tary. They spend their tax money on educa lion and social programs. Nobody is afraid of them. Unfortunately, they also get Sponge Bob on satellite TV. How embarrassing is that? Tom Wilkinson. Hastings Landowners beware of master plan To the editor: After reading the Aug. 25 edition of the Banner, (“Last of four county master plan meetings spark controversy”), I have to won­ der if I live in the U.S.A, or the U.S.S.R. Why do local officials believe they have the right to tell taxpaying landowners what they can or can't do with their land? The master plan divides land use into 11 categories. In my opinion, dial’s 11 too many! Preserved and rural conservation designations offer little or no chance of building a home in the future. Rural conservation would allow single family homes on lots of not less than 20 acres. Since when is a lot 20 acres? I have had first hand experience in mini­ mum acre building sites. I lived in Ravenna Township in Muskegon County, where the anti-Americans implemented a 40-acre mini­ mum in land zoned Ag. to build a home. I sat in disbelief at a zoning meeting when the board denied my neighbor’s daughter her right to build a home on five acres because that land “could be used for a cornfield.” She was denied, even though there was not one protest from neighboring landowners. A second example: A friend of mine bought the 40 acres, then the board tried to tell him where to build his home on his property. Is this what we want in Barry County? The document states that “Many residents of Barry County wish to remain a bedroom community. They desire to retain the rolling hills and natural beauty of the county.” I sug­ gest those people who don’t want any changes in the landscape of the county to open their wallets and start buying the land themselves. The people in Ionia County got it right when they voted out zoning last fall. Zoning is the government taking of private land! Do we as Barry County residents have to get a referendum on the ballot to stop the dictators from taking our land? I urge al) landowners who arc affected by this master plan to attend the next County Board meeting and be heard! My biggest fear of losing my rights arc not from a foreign country , but from our own too big and too powerful government. I should not have to remind these people that we have a constitution that protects us from dictator­ ships. Maybe its time the zoning board reads it! David Yonker, Carlton Township To the editor: I truly do not know where to start with my list of concerns regarding GLAVAC. GLPA and the proposed Gun Lake Village. What a mess and what a bunch of double-talk! 1. Jim Riehl is president of the Gun Lake Proeciive Association (GLPA). but holds no office in GLAVAC. However, his name is the only name seen in connection with GLAVAC. Riehl is the only one who talks about what GLAVAC wants, does, thinks, pays for. etc. He stales that GLPA is separate from GLAVAC — two entirely different entities. Sorry, but if Jim Riehl is the GLPA president and the only one you hear from regarding GLAVAC. and he formed GLAVAC. well, that pretty much ties both groups up in a neat little bundle. Jim Riehl is president of GLPA and GLAVAC IS Jim Riehl. 2. As stated by Riehl. GLPA membership created a committee to explore Gun Lake Village. Well, if the GLPA membership creat­ ed the committee (GLAVAC) to explore the possibilities of a village, then the committee is part of GLPA. A committee is not an entity of its own. it is a group of people chosen from a club, association, etc. A committee belongs to something. It does not stand alone. 3. Survey regarding Gun Lake — I don't have a clue about the people who live on the lake, but the majority of us who live away from tl.e lake have not been part of their sur­ vey. Therefore. I lake great exception io Riehl’s statement ihat the work has already been done and all will get a say al a public hearing. If the work has indeed already been done, it has been done very poorly and it makes me shudder to think that if a village does go through, this is the type of represen­ tation we all can look forward to. If GLAVAC is sure of its numbers and so sure that a vil­ lage is wanted and needed, then there should be nothing to fear from an updated survey that encompasses all people located within die proposed boundaries 4. Riehl talks about lack of authority or enforcement to protect Gun Lake. He says Barry County does nothing and Allegan County adds to crowding and overuse of the lake. OK. so what is wanted here? Would you lather have Barry County join in with fishing tournaments or do you want Allegan County to join Barry County and do nothing? Specifically, what does GLAVAC want, and has it been presented to the townships and both counties? Come on. it only makes sense that if you are willing to spend time and money for a village, you certainly should be willing to just spend time with your respec- tional taxes to address issues about the lake? What is the real reason for a 22.25 square mile village? I would like honest, simple answers to my honest, simple questions. I ask the GLAVAC to invite me to its next meeting and provide answers to questions that many arc asking. If GLAVAC is the basis for a new village and new layer of government, then GLAVAC should embrace the opportunity to discuss and defend its views and ideas. If Jim Riehl does not hold a position in GLAVAC. then his words really mean noth­ ing. What do the GLAVAC members say? What arc their views, their reasons and their agenda? Why the cloak and dagger drama? If you believe in something then you stand up for it — you shout it from the rooftops. You don't hide unless you have something that needs to be hidden 1 look forward to hearing from the GLAVAC members. Patricia Hale. Shelbyville TDR’s and PDR’s are a win-win situation To the editor: I'd like to share some comments about the proposed new Barry County Land Use Plan, the Transfer of Development Rights (TDR's) and the Purchase of Development Rights (PDR's). I have been a participant on a Citizen Advisory Committee to the Planning Commission and. before that. Planning Commission Chairman of Prairieville Township for 14 years, a veterinarian serving rhe animal agriculture community for 20 years and President of the Four-Township Water Resources Council, which includes Barry and Prairieville Townships. I believe a major challenge facing Barry County is how to accommodate future devel­ opment without deterioration of the agricul­ ture. natural resources or rural community which most of the county's citizens value so highly. There are no simple or guaranteed solutions and discussion of the issues is nec­ essary and welcome. TDR's and PDR's can be part of the answer. Both programs would be VOLUN­ TARY if implemented. Nobody will lose their development rights. In both programs devel­ opment rights would be purchased. The pri­ mary difference is the source of the purchase funds. In TDR's a developer would be the purchaser. In PDR's the County would be the purchaser. (The election last year was not to vote down PDR's. It did deny a millage pro­ posal to fund them.) If participating, the prop­ erty owner that wants to retain ownership of their property and wants that property to remain as agricultural or conservation land, can sell or transfer the development rights on the land and be reimbursed for the full value of those rights. These programs are not an attack on pri­ vate property rights Rather they arc strategies to serve the public good and compensate property owners w hen they serve the public good. And in the case of the farmer or con sen ationist. serve their own purposes as well. It is a rare opportunity to have your cake and eat it too. If done right. TDR's and PDR's are a win-win-win-win situation. Development pressure will decrease on farmland and natu­ ral habitat, the property owner will be paid not to develop these valuable lands, builders will be able to develop land in the areas most suitable for urbanization in the County and new residents, homes and businesses will come to Barry County without destroying the rural community and environment that drew them here in the first place and that current residents enjoy. Dr. Kenneth M. Kornheiser, Prairieville Township Two disappointments Too early for conclusions on Gun Lake would even entertain such an idea. It is the editor: at Hastings oar show To Before you get too excited about the very possible (likely, in my opinion) thet To the editor: I went to the 2005 Summerfest and I was very disappointed for two reasons. No. I, there were more hot rod and custom cars and very few old antique cars. I hate it when they take those beautiful old cars and make hot rods out of them. Complaint No. 2. some scumbag ripped off two license plates off the front of my pickup truck. One was a custom made plate may by my son the other was a 1935 Michigan plate. I hope the miserable wretch who took it is happy with him/herself. Donald W. VanZandt. Hastings ---- 7--------------- . . --------------- ;-------- Send a letter to the editor! Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. live counties and townships. 5. Gun Lake supposedly is 22.25 square miles and has a 3.000 year-round population, larger than 97% of existing villages and half the size of an average city. This statement brings a lot of questions to mind. Why so big? If the concerns of GLAVAC arc truly related to Gun iuikc. why not keep it al the lake level? Why is GLAVAC dragging in folks who don't live at the lake'.’ What possible rea­ son is there to force a village on those who live miles from the lake? They would gain absolutely nothing, yet pay more in taxes trnd prohibit the use of their land. Why would this village go west, north and south, but not very far east? How much has to do with the lake and how much has to do with the upcoming casino development? Be honest here. 6. Why hasn't GLAVAC taken up concerns with the individual townships and counties? All issues that have been voiced can be resolved within the current structure of gov­ ernment. What purpose would it serve tc add an additional layer of government and addi­ petition for a Gun Lake Village, consider it is not a vote for or against becoming a village. In order for a village to be created, it would have tu come about in tht fom: of a formal proposal that would be pit on it ballot at the polls for people to vou* on. Only at that time should you decide whether the proposal — including the amount of taxation, or the particular board members that were running, or the charter that was being proposed — meets with voter approval. It would take years to navigate through the entire process according to those who have gone before us in similar ventures. Only at that time should you decide if you are for or against it. In the meantime, we will be able to see what the surround­ ing township governments will do to help our community! To decide “yes” or “no” now would be making a decision without enough information. The petition that is being circulated "requesting permission for a village" is merely the first step in asking the State of Michigan’s Boundary Committee if they How did you get ready for school? Students in Thomapple Kellogg district started school Tuesday. Other schools in Barry County will open after Labor Day. Students in elementary, middle and high school were asked, "What did you do to get ready for the start of the school year?" they would change the boundary lines as they are currently suggested. It is alsc possible they would not entertain the vil­ lage idea at all. But. if we were able, at some point, to get the commission to allow us io go forth, there would be much homework that would need to be done and facts to be presented before it could be brought to the voters. Even if you don't like the idea now, -onsider that by the time you would be asked to make a decision, it could be years from now anu you may find tnat a unified governing of Gun Lake would in your best interest. I have heard many pros *nd cons. (And for those who say there are nc pros, that is ignorance — there are always pres and cons.) I would like to see the facts in writ­ ing — what the costs would be, what the gains would be. what the chartei would say and who the board would be — before I decide “yes” or “no.” A lot of money was spent to do a survey that returned an 80% positive position to at least consider the idea. Let’s listen to what’s proposed before we make up our minds. Sandee Frank. Gun Lake resident The Hasting, Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 PMahubf. Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacob, Frederic Jacob, President Vcs Pt«9Klent Steven Jacoba Secretarydreeeurer • NEWSROOM David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor} Helen Mudry Patnaa Johns Brett Bremer Fran Faver man Makayla DcLaat, Kindergarten, Gun Lake: Sandra Ponsetto Ketty Uoyd Marcie Westover Heather Reed Kristy Wood, Ninth grade. Middleville: Ben Willshire, Sixth grade. Middleville: Alaina Spencer. Sixth grade, Middleville: Tim Huizenga, 11 th grade. Middleville: • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • "I didn't do much real­ ly. I practiced getting up early.” "I came to Jitters Day and found out where all my classes are and my locker.” “I bought school sup­ plies and a new back­ pack.” "1 didn't do much, just got some new number twos.” Scott Ommen Dan Buerge Rose Heaton Jonathan Jacobs Cleeiihed ads accepted Monday tfvough Fndey 800am k>530 pm. “I got some new school clothes and a backpack for school." ' My teacher reminded us to bring a water bottle. 1 have all my supplies in a backpack my Nonny gave me.” SubecripUon Rates $30 par year m Barry County $32 per year m adjo*»ng counties $35 per year eieewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to POBotB Hastings Ml 49066-0802 Second dees Poetage Pan al Hastings Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 1. 2005 - Page 5 Baltimore crime not a recallable offense ‘To err is human, to forgive divine" should serve as the best advice in the discussion about whether or not *o recall the Baltimore Township Board. There is no question two trustees and the supervisor made the wrong call last December by deciding to forge ahead with an appeal of a ruling exempting the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute from paying taxes. But the real issue here is whether the offense rises to the level of a recall. I don't think it does. Supervisor Richard VanSyckle and Trustees David Soya and Jim Rhodes voted in the affirmative to continue to pursue a legal issue with Pierce Cedar Creek, which had claimed non-profit tax exempt status. The way these three apparently saw it, the township stood to lose a lot of tax revenue for public services if it backed down and they didn’t think it was fair. In the end. the township lost the case and spent money on attor­ neys' fees, not to mention what Pierce Cedar Creek Institute had to pay just to defend itself. Some members of the local electorate were outraged, and understandably so. VanSyckle had just been elected supervisor and had been on the job for only about a month when the board had to decide whether to pursue the appeal. To be sure, he had attended some prior Township Board meetings as a citizen, but it's a lot different being a spectator than it is being a player. The latter enables you to have a lot more information available before you make a decision. Perhaps the two trustees should have known better. Yet they made an error in judgment. It's hard to believe anvone would agree to continue to pursue something with only about a 5 percent chance of success. That’s why I think there had to be some kind of misunderstanding during the decision making process eight months ago. In other words, I don’t believe these three men deliberately decided to spend tax­ payers’ money foolishly and recklessly. The recall process, as it was established during the Progressive Movement about a century ago, enables the people to remove pub­ lic officials who have betrayed their trust, who have clearly demon­ strated incompetence or who have abused their office. It is true that the people, under recall law. can ask to remove a public official for just about any reason. But we must take care not to cross the line between citizens using their own power to ens.ire good government and citizens staging a necktie party simply because they’re angry. When the latter lakes place, we wind up with local government officials who arc afraid to make tough decisions because they fear the consequences. Timid government, particular­ ly in these days, is not a desired outcome. I am almost always opposed to recalling someone simply because he or she made an unpopular decision. Yet I’m almost always in support of taking the issue to the ballot box if there arc questions of malfeasance, incompetence or abuse of office. If these three Baltimore officials had shown a pattern of making bad decisions at taxpayers’ expense, I would be a lot more sympa­ thetic to the cause. However, given that the supervisor was new on the job and it’s only one example of making a bad decision. I think it’s best to let it go. These three township officials already hare been punished enough, and hopefully they’ve learned a valuable lesson that will serve them as they continue to represent the town­ ship in future decisions. I urge the board and citizens now to enme io some kind of agree­ ment to move forward together on behalf of the township and Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. Don't make the public pay for 'mini-vacation' Counties it will not participate in the annual MAC summer conference at the Grand Hotel. Mackinac Island. I ask the board’s eight members instead to tell anyone who will listen they will go to such conferences and workshops only at a greatly reduced taxpayer expense. I do not begrudge public officials attempting to improve their abilities and doing some networking in the interests of becoming better public servants. However. I do have serious problems with our commissioners making a long trip to the one of the most expensive hotel in this state. According to figures we obtained, it costs $459 a night for a room, and even though each commissioner has to pay $75 of that bill, the taxpayers are picking up the tab for the rest. Furthermore, traveling all the way to Mackinac Island ensures an extremely high mileage expense to the public, especially with gasoline prices the way they arc today. I think the MAC should look for alternative and cheapc; sites so the public doesn’t get socked so hard with expenses. There are plenty of nice hotels and convention sites through­ out the state that charge around $100 a night and I'll bet they're a lot closer than Mackinac Island. Somehow, elected officials have acquired the mistaken notion it’s perfectly all right to take these little mini-vaca­ tions, simply because they can. Don’t get me wrong. I don’t fault officials for wanting a little enjoyment in a nice resort as part of a training session. I just don’t think the Grand Hotel is the best place to hold a “working” seminar Larry Merrill, executive director of the Michigan Townships Association, defended public officials going to these conferences and workshops by saying, “Policy makers who deny themselves and their staff opportunities to learn how to work smarter, faster and better... are also denying their township residents a local government that employs best practices...” Wouldn’t it be nice if local officials went to a workshop or conference and returned with fresh, innovative and efficient ideas that were put into practice. All I’ve seen over the years is a government that too often says, “We’ve always done it this way." Barry County Commissioners also have said publicly they believe it’s worthwhile to go to conferences and workshops. For example, Sandra James told her colleagues last week she got a lot of good insight from legendary baseball broadcaster Ernie Harwell. And what did Ernie say that will make her a better commissioner? Commissioners in the past would accept per diem pay­ ments for attending, raking in an extra > day each to stay in the nicest accommodations in MicHfan. At least they don’t accept per diems for this any more. I’m sure there has been some networking and pe.*haps some worthwhile presentations, but I’m also sure a good chunk of their stay has been filled with vacation-style fun. I’d like to do those kinds of things myself, but I’d feel awful guilty if the taxpaying public was picking up most of the tab. So let's remove the temptation to party by selecting more conservative and practical sites, perhaps from all around the state, with a eye toward saving the public money. Every little bit helps in these days when too many are trying to get by on less. Some frugal behavior by public officials also would go a long way to help commissioners demonstrate to voters, “we feel your pain.” Essentially, I say to commissioners: Don’t go back to Mackinac Island, unless you intend to pay for it yourselves. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics I hereby urge the Barry County Board of Commissioners to adopt a resolution informing the Michigan Association of Maple Valley’s Ducks Unlimited banquet slated Committee members of the Maple Valley chapter of Ducks Unlimited arc planning the second annual Ducks Unlimited Banquet and Auction for Saturday. Sept. 10. at the Mulberry Fore Golf Course Club House in Nashville. ■ The banquet will begin at 5 p.m. with a social hour, featuring cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. During the social hour, there will be games to play, raffles, a silent auction, as well as a chance to get a first look at all the items to bid on during the live auction. On the menu for the evening will be dinner salad, baked chicken and dressing, new pota­ toes and green beans, dinner rolls and dessert. A pre-cvtnt raffle once again will be fea­ tured. with tickets going for three for $25 prior to the banquet and $25 each during the night of the banquet. The first place winner of this drawing will take home a 12 gauge and a 20 gauge Charles Daly Semi-Automatic black synthetic Field Hunters. The second ticket drawn wins a $100 raffle package, and the third, fourth and fifth tickets drawn also will win raffle packages for the evening. The local Ducks Unlimited chapter is offer­ ing a special package for those who sponsor prior to the banquet. The $1,000 Gold Sponsor package includes four dinner tickets, a framed and matted spon­ sor print, a $150 raffle package, and four tick­ ets in a special sponsor drawing. The $600 Silver Sponsor package includes two dinner tickets, a framed and matted spon­ sor print, a $100 raffle package, and two tick­ ets in the sponsor drawing. The $350 Bronze Sponsor package includes one dinner ticket, a framed and mat­ Additional pre-event prizes are as follows: The second ticket drawn wins a $106 raffle package, the third, fourth and fifth tickets drawn will win raffle ticket packages for the evening. For more information, call Sue Bowers (269) 758-3062 or Stephanie Stanton (269) 758-3888. ted sponsor print, a $50 raffle package and one ticket in the sponsor drawing. All those who sponsor will be recognized in the pro­ gram and that night. Maple Valley Ducks Unlimited Sponsors also will receive the honor of judging the first annual Greenwino Art Contest during the banquet. In the pre-event raffle, two Charles Daly semi-automatic shotguns will be given away to the first ticket drawn. Tickets can be pur­ chased at the pre-banquet price of three tick­ ets for $25. The night of the banquet, if any tickets remain, will be sold for $25 each. The winning tickets will be drawn during the din­ ner hour. The chapter only has 300 tickets to sell. Special Is Katrina really global warming? To the editor: Last weekend President George W. Bush attempted to rename the disastrous hurricane that has recently struck the U.S. “Kattereena" while the Boston Globe ran an article called “Katrina's Real Name." It begins: "The hur­ ricane that struck Louisiana yesterday was nicknamed Katrina by the National Weather Service. Its real name is global wanning." As the Bush Administration revels in its newly passed energy bill, which gives still more handouts to old time fossil fuel indus­ tries and does precious little to encourage conservation and sustainable energy plans, they are still patiently waiting for “sound sci­ ence" to convince them that global warming is real. Perhaps the scary manisfestations of global warming arc being chalked up as “acts of God” or maybe the U.S. government is just in a state of denial. Regardless, the U.S. is apparently the only nation on the face of the earth that refuses to acknowledge the inherent dangers of global warming. As th^ atmosphere warms, it generates longer droughts, more intense downpours, more frequent heat waves and more severe storms. This year alone, many radical, lethal weather events have occured in the U.S. and around the world. The hurricane season starts earlier and becomes deadlier every year. Hurricane Katrina has devastated several states. Even though Bush has declared “Kattereena" a disaster, and put the Federal Emergency Management Authority (FEMA) in action, there arc still other issues to address. Most of our National Guard (and plywood) has been sent to Iraq, so looting is rampant and storm damage is unprccendented. While we are being “protected” from imaginary weapons of mass destruction and newborn terrorsis in Iraq, our slates can not defend themselves from forces of nature at home, and our federal government does noth­ ing to reverse the trend of global warming either. Our fellow Americans need help now. Please urge all readers to send money to the Red Cross. Every little bit counts. $5 will help a lot! Go to www.rcdcross.OTg or call I 800-HELP NOW to make a lax deductible donation. Next, dash a quick note off to Congressman Vem Ehlers and Senators Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow, telling them we want good gas mileage, clean air and unpol­ luted water. Tell them we want clean, renew­ able energy and we. want to reverse the effects of climate change starting now. Also tell them that until we can secure nuclear power plants, find a safe way to dis­ pose of nuclear waste and keep it out of the hands of terrorists, it is not an option. It's time to focus on sources of power like sun. wipd and biodiesel. The consequences of ignoring the problem are as heartbreaking as they are terrifying. Karen VanZalen. Hastings Delton Elementary welcoming new asst, elementary principal by Marcie Westover Staff Writer The Delton Kellogg Elementary School family is welcoming new Assistant Principal Jason Surian. Surian. 30, worked as a first and secund grade teacher for five years at Pine Creak Elementary in the West Ottawa School District before coming to Delton. He earned his bachelor’s degree in English language arts with a minor in elementary edu­ cation from Grand Valley State University Surian then earned a master's degree in edu­ cation from Aquinas College and another master’s of arts in educational leadership from Western Michigan University. During the summer. Surian taught in the migrant bilingual program for kindergarten, first and second grade for the West Ottawa district. This will be Surian’s first administrative position. Surian said the interview process was a “whirlwind week" that in the end he accepted the Delton Kellogg Elementary assistant prin­ cipal’s position. Surian was bom in Saginaw, however, he graduated from high school and still lives in Hudsonville. Walking in for the interviews gave Surian “the (right) feeling when (he) first came," he said. He conducted some research on Delton, which included talking with his sister and brother-in-law, who are both teachers in the area. "Everybody has been so fantastic.” he said. The entire district staff has been friendly and informative, Surian said. “I’m lucky have fou-ul them (staff at Larry A. Warren, Mort Jasoc. Surian Delton Kellogg),” he said. Welcoming arms and advice oi. where to purchase a home in the area also has heen flowing in from the friendly commurity members. Surian plans to continue to work with the staff as a large team and keep going for goils such as Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) part of the "No Child Left Behind” program. He said they want to continue on the path to make sure a>! children are learning. This school year Surian can be found greet­ ing students in the hall and taking part in a lot of hands-on activities with students in the classroom. Surian said he is ready for the first day of school on Tuesday. Sept. 6. Consultant Hastings, Ml 4mI ™..:(269) 948-4013 cn; (269) 838-S782 izq.oo off complete Nroat a exibkx ■ Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant Removes ■ Fine scratches,road grime A oxidation OPPORTUNITIES - Safa for claanxm fnshes - HASTINGS DETAIL ____ > JI 0 STM SCHOOL W. , 7^1 269 / 945-5607 FOR r SALE Home —Nice 2-bedroom in Hastings park. Completely furnished, including all window treatments. $5,600 or best reason- i able offer. 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Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... fLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Ucey Road. Dowling. M! 49050. Paitor, Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church pho;* Sunday Service: 9:30 * m.; Sunday School 11:0 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 pm.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 DO a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. 49058 Senior Pastor: Rev Wm Clayton Garrison. Service Tunes Sunday School 900 a m and 11:00 a.m. A 6:00 p.m. (Small groups on 1st and 3rd Sunday nights). Wednesday: Dinner 5:45 p.m. Classes. 7.00 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 10:30 a.m.: Sunday School. 9:30 a.m. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "AJember Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion ~ 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: (616) 945-3014 The Rev Fr Charles P McCabe IB. Rector. Mr. F William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Wot»hir - 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Children’s Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sunday Nuncry Available at 10 a m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 DO a.tn.; Evening Service at 6D0 p.m.. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7D0 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-939T.'. Summer Hours: Sunciay Worship 10 a.m.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODLST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowling Phone 269-721-8077 Pastor Patti Harpoie. Sunday morning worship service 9:45 a.m. Nursery provid­ ed. Sunday evening “New Beginnings’* starts at 5:15 with meal. 5:30 adult small group, youth group, kids club. 6:30 praise service. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men’s group 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ's Quilters. Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Coming in January, exploring spiritual gifts Bible study. Church website: countryciiapcicme.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Cume. Senior Pastor; Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 a m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a.m_. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7DO p.m. Sr High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHO1JC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E. Main Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor. Phone 795-9030 Sunday Mass 8: 30 aun. First Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m. Confessions V) minutes before Mass Rosary Prayer 30 minutes before Mass. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Mam. PO Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchippersDeMunter. Sunday Worship 9:15 K9L • Sunday School 10:30 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9: 30 a.m. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007 Church SecretaryTreasurer. Linda Cobb. Office hours. Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sununday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10: 45 am Morning Worship; Sunday cvcning service 6 pm; Son Shine Preschool (ages 3 A 4); Tuesday, Thursday from 9-I1J6 am, 12.-00-2:30 pm; Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Mlg. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this sen ice). 11 W a.m. Holy Communion (each week), and Evening Prayer 6D0 p.m. (May-August). We have a weekly Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Even Prayer service and special Holy Days services as announced (please call the rectory for those times). The Rector of Ss. Andrew 6 Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T Hustwick The church phone num­ ber is 269-795-2370 and the recto­ ry number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.lo/ andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great laikes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer al all our servic­ es. GRACE COMMUNITY’ CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training. ABUNDANT LIFE FEL1X3WSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting al the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M­ 66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich 49073. Sun. Praise A Worship 10:30 a.m.. 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616­ 731-5194 or I-517-852-1806 prairifvii.it: bible CHURCH 12711 S M-43 Highway. Dehon. Ml 49046 • 269-671-4193. Pastor. Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor. Roger Chypool. Sunday School 10 a.m ; Worship Service 11 a.m.; Sundvy Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m. ST. TIMOTHY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 9800 Exi 3C Avenue. Richland. Ml 49083. Phone 269-629-9436 Eucharistic service e»ery Sunday. 9:30 a.m. “This is my body given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.' (Luke 22:19 N1V). Come share in the weekly Holy Communion - accepting Christ and being united with Him. sur­ rendering our lives to Him so that we may know His will and walk in His ways. We arc located in a wooded setting, north of Richland on BC Avenue, between M-43 and Gull Lake Drive. All baptised chnviians arc welcome to partici­ pate in the Holy Euchanst. We believe that Christianity is a faith of inclusion, not exclusion. Therefore- you don't have to be an Episcopalian - just a believer. HASTINGS FTIEE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E. State Rd. (Carter of State Rd. and Boltwood Si across from Tom's Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling A Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nursery provided for all services. Sundays: Worship services 8:45 and 11 DO turn. Kids for Christ. 11:00 a.m. Worship Service only for 3 & 4 yr. olds. A 5 yr-ttfa ^fc, dimmed during announcements. Sundav School for all ages 10:00 a.m. Adult elec­ tives for Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Tueday. 10 a.m.: SCAMPS (Seniors). Wednesday Mid-Week, 6:30 p.m.: Adults; Sing N' Share. Pastor's Class. Youth. 6<h-12th grades, and Faith Weaver Friends. 4 yrs. thru 5th grade Thursday: 9:30-11 am Senior Adult Coffee Hour. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414 Michael Thurday. Sept I - 7:00 p.m. Adventures. Friday. Sept. 2 12:00 p.m. Hastings Women's Club. Sunday . Sept 4 - 8:00-10:45 a.m. Holy Communion; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. Tuesday. Sept. 6 1:00 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous. Wednesday. Sept. 7 - 7.00 p.m Holy Communion; 7:00 p.m. Sarah Circle. HASTINGS HRS] UNITED METHODLST CHURCH 209 W Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax 126*)) 945-1961 Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9:00 a m.-Noon and 1D0-3D0 p.m. Friday 9:00 a m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:30 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshments. 11 DO Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15. 9:30 and II a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m.. and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. FAITH UNITED METHODLST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann 623­ 5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Summer Worship 10:00 a.m No summer Sunday Srhool. Youth activities: call for information FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Brjodway. Hastings. Mich. 49058 ( 269) 945-5463. Rev Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 9:00 a_m Traditional Worship Services; 10 05 a.m Children's Choir; 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship Services Nursery care is provided for both services' Visit us online at www.fpcofh.org and our web log for sermons at http://hasttngs presbyterian.blogspot.com/. September 7 - Noah's Ark Preschool Visiting Days; 1*9 p.m. Women's Circle Meeting in Sharpe Hall. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Hanner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. the Hastings banner and reminder 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescriptions’* 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Haslings. Michigan William “BUT H. Lester DELTON William “Bill” H. Lester, age 62. of Delton, passed away August 27. 2005. Bill was bom July 12. 1943 in Hastings, the son of Harold and Lillian “Marie” (Lcinaar) Lester. A 1961 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School. Bill retired from General Motors in 1996 with over 30 years of loyal service. On November 16. 1963: Bill married Waneta “Skeet” Grimm who survives. Bill enjoyed enjoyed fishing, camping, woodworking, gardening (especially raising -r.d selling pumpkins), dune buggies and John Deere tractors. Bill enjoyed meeting new people and would often see them wherever he traveled. He was always very proud of his family and grandchildren and loved them very much. He is also survived by his mother. “Marie” Lester of Delton: children. Tammy (Mark) Wasserman of Delton. Edward (Sandi) Lester of Delton. Steve Lester and Tracy F.cseau of Delton. Tcnsa (Andy) Stonebumer of Plainwell, and Sherri (Jim) Beary of Caledonia: brothers. Bernard (Louise) Lester of Plainwell and Dari (Carlene) Lester of Delton: a sister. Marietta (Larry) Odett of Battle Creek; grandchildren. Tiffany and Bradley Wasserman. Matthew and Mitchell Lester. Heidi Megan, and Trenton Stonebumer. Andrea and Derek Beary. and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; a sister, Margaret, and a grandson. Alexander. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday. September 1.2005 11 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church. 503 S. Grove. Dehon; Pastors Daniel Hofmann and Jeff Worden officiating. Interment Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to a charity of your choice will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. HASTINGS - Helen Ruth Shcllenbarger. age 77. of Hastings, died Monday. August 29, 2005 al Hastings Tendercare. She was bom May 29. 1928 the daughter of George E. and Iva E. (Rose) Taggart. Mrs. Sbellcnbarger attended school at the Wood aroi Hastings -schools. She married Richard A. Shcllenbarger June 29. 1946 and he died February 17^2000. She was a volunteer with the Barry County Commission on Aging for many years, mem­ ber of the Hastings Church of God. she enjoyed collecting dolls and working with the seniors of our community. Mrs. Shcllenbarger was preceded in death by her husband. Richard; sister. Judith Cummings; brothers. James Taggart. Gene Taggart. Martin Taggart; and two grandchil­ dren. Surviving are her children. Michael (Cathy) Shcllenbarger of Hastings. Susan Twigg of Hastings. Bettie Hceres and fianed. Jerry Morris of North Carolina. Helen (Gene) Sinclair of Hastings. Gloria Malone of Hastings. Debora (Leon) Krebs of Hastings; 16 grandchildren; several great grandchil­ dren; brothers, Glen Taggart of Grand Rapids. Richard Taggart of Hastings; sister. Patricia Buell of Vicksburg; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Thursday. September 1. 2005 at 2 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis officiating. Burial will be at Irving Township Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements arc by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Mildred I. Mathews HASTINGS - Mildred 1. Mathews, age 95. of Hastings, died Saturday. August 27. 2005 at Hastings Tendercare. Mrs. Mathews was bom on January 29. 1910 in Johnstown Township. Barry County, the daughter of Freeman and Alta (Bird) Kemerling. She was raised in southern Barry County and attended Barry County country schools, and Hastings schools. She was married to Harold L. Mathews on June 21, 1930. The couple came to the Hastings area and Algonquin Lake in 1940. Mildred worked as a telephone operator for the old Lacey and Banfield telephone compa­ nies. She was a member of Hastings First Baptist Church, member and Past President of the Barry County Sportswomens Club, former member of the Vivians. Past President of Pennock Hospital Guild <42. Mrs. Mathews is survived by her sons Donald Mathews of Hastings and Eldon (Donna) Mathews of Hastings; daughter. Mary Lou (Karol) Owen of Richland; nine grandchildren: 19 great grandchildren and two on the way: and three great great grand­ children. Preceding her in death were husband Harold on August 19. 199£ sisun, Margaret Yoder and an infant brother. Milo Krmerling. Services were held Wednesday. August 31. 2005 at Wren Funeral Home v/ith Pastor Daniel L. Currie officiating. Burial was at Union Cemetery. Maple Grove Twp. Casket bearers were Jimi Mathews. Lyle Mathews. Gregg Mathews. Scott Mathews. Tom Mathews end Kurt Owen Memorial contributions may be mad- to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.w.en-funeralhome.com). James Evan Powell (Jungle) passed away in his home surrounded by family and friends Monday evening after a short illness. There will be a memorial service Sunday. September 4. 2005 at 5 p.m. at the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton where Pastor Daniel Hoffman will officiate. A reception will follow al the The Bam. behind the Blackhawk Bar and Grill, in Richland from 6-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo or the Hospice of your choice. Arrangements have been made through the Williams-Gores Funeral Home in Delton. Gilbert W. Paine HASTINGS - Gilbert W. Paine, age 90, of Hastings, died Wednesday. August 24. 2005 at Hastings Tendercare. He was bom February 8, 1915 in Hastings, the son of Elmer and Mildred (Dubois) Paine. Gilbert married Mary Smith on December 22. 1951 and Mary died March 21. 2004. Gilbert served in the United States Army Air Force from 1943 to 1946. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Surviving is a son. Kenneth Paine of Hastings, nieces, nephews and sister-in-law, Glenna Smith oi Hastings. Funeral services were held Friday. August 26. 2005 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Francis Thomas SHELBYVILLE - Francis Thomas. Shelbyville, passed away August 28, 2005 in Plainwell. Francis was bom on July 23, 1922 in Allegan, the daughter of Frank and Ledonnna (Austin) Porter. She loved to pike fish. Francis was a phone pal fer4*cMeriy in Brohman. and was a dispatcher for the Orangeville Fire Department. She enjoyed working puzzles, and watch­ ing golf on television. Most of all she loved her children and grandchildren. Members of the family include, her chil­ dren, Barbara Morse of Wayland. Jim (Ann) Thomas of Tennessee. Tun (Lynda) Thomas of Plainwell. Terry (Roberta) Thomas of Delton. Cindy (Dale) Roach of Shelbyville. Kenny Thomas of Orangeville, and Sally (Raymond) Bills of Brohman; 13 grandchil­ dren. 16 great grandchildren and several nieces arJ nephews. Francis was preceded in death by her par­ ents and a son. B:U. A graveside service was conducted Wednesday. August 31. 2005. at Oak Hill Cemetery, Orangeville. Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Memorial contributions to Light r louse Hospice or the American Cancer Society will be appreciated. Arrangements are being made by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 1.2005 - Page 7 Barry CROP Walk in Hastings seeking walkers and sponsors Recruiting walkers and monetary sponsors for the Barry County CROP Walk in Hastings is well underway for the Sunday. Sept. 18, event to reach out to those in need. Registration for the walk starts at I p.m. that day and the walk steps off at 2 p.m. from the First United Methodist Church on Green Street in Hastings. The walk ends at the church, where a celebration with refresh­ ments, music by the Country Chanel Praise Band and prizes is planned as the grand finale. Thirteen churches in the county are partic­ ipating. and the general public is welcome as well to sign up for a pledge sheet by calling 517-852-1821. The CROP Walk goals this year arc to raise $17,000, include 130 walkers and have 15 groups or churches represented. Sponsor of the walk is Church World Service, which is geared to restoring hope in a broken world. That hope comes in tlie form of providing funds to local food pantries to assisting people who necc various forms of assistance as the result of natural and man­ made disasters. “Church World Service through the CROP City Bank planning Sept. 22 workshop on investments Hastings City Bank will have a free invest­ ment workshop from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m, Thursday, Sept. 22. at the Hastings City Bank Hastings branch at 150 West Court St., in the community room. Randy Teegardin. vice president. Trust and Investment Group will lead a discussion on investments: understanding stocks and bonds and what they mean to an investment portfo­ lio. This workshop is open to the public at no charge. Reservations are requested. Please call Nancy Goodin at 269-948-5579 to reserve a seal. Hastings City Bank is a full service com­ munity bank with six located branches in Bellevue, Caledonia, Hastings. Middleville, Nashville and Wayland. They are located on the web at www.hastingscitybank.com Walk has helped each of us to know that there are families in need." said Nolan and Joan Hudson, the new Barry County CROP Walk Team leaders of the Hastings event, in a letter addressed to CROP Walk friends. “No more hunger is a goal that is not yet here. Maybe the 2005 CROP Walk will help the world to come closer to no more hunger." Twenty-five percent of the funds raised at the local event will stay in the county. The CROP Walk Committee lias designated 14% to Love Inc. and 4% each to the Maple Valley Community Pantry Shelf, the Freeport Food Pantry and the Middleville Food Pantry. The Hudsons bring more than 25 years of involvement in CROP Walks to their new interim position. succeeding Roger Trowbridge. They were involved in Reed City CROP Walks for more than 20 years and have been active with the Barry County W'alk since 2000. Nolan, a member of Peace United Methodist Church, assisted Trowbridge last year and was a recruiter for his Reed City church and served on its Board of Missions. The Barry County CROP Walk Committee had a booth at last weekend’s Summerfest to gain more visibility in the community, and Nolan said it was successful. He also noted that “good enthusiasm" for the walk is pre­ vailing The Hudsons are motivated to get involved with CROP because they want to help "peo­ ple less fortunate than ourselves." he said. In addition to CROP, the Hudsons have big hearts for hands-on mission work. They were involved in disaster relief when Hurricane Andrew struck. They spent one Thanksgiving doing reconstruction work in the inner city of Kansas City. The couple also have participat­ ed several times at work camps in Bolivia, where they helped build a teachers’ activity building for a Methodist School and started construction for a new school dormitory. For many years they also were active in helping at the Red Bird Mission where their daughter was a missionary. Nolan also has been involved in Habitat for Humanity in Reed City for more than 15 years and for many years both have been part of Walk for Warmth. He is retired from Ferris State University, where he taught mathematics and physics for 36 years. He has taught for a total of 40 years, including a few years at the local Kellogg Community College. 17374219 BOY, Ryan Joseph Faunce.bom al Spectrum Health. August 14. 2005 at 6:23 a.m. to Julie and George (Joe) Faunce of Freeport. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs .and 20 1/2 inches long. Welcomed home by big sister, Grace Laurel, age 3 1/2. BOY, Zarck Troy, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 19. 2005 at 12:48 p.m. to Troy and Amy Schrader of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Andrew Logan, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 19. 2005 at 4:49 p.m. to Victoria and Randy Volosky of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 0 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Isaiah Steven, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 16. 2005 at 10:44 a_m. to Debra Goodenough and Steve McPhee of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 12.5 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, Zachary Alexander, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 16. 2005 at 8:15 p.m. to Brook and Alexander Zbiciak of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 7 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Hunter David, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 15. 2005 at 10:29 a.m. to Lee and Erika Gould of Vermontville. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 21 inches long. Dorothy Johncock to cele­ brate 90th birthday Dorothy Johncock will celebrate her 90th birthday. September 9th. She has four chil­ dren and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Those wishing to send her cards may send them to Dorothy c/o Thomapple Manor. Hastings. Witzel-Jordan wed BOY, Clayton William, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 16. 2005 at 11:20 p.m. to Tom and Amy Sines of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 1/2 ozs. and 20 3/4 inches long. On a lovely spring day. Amy D. Witzel and Jason C. Jordan were united in marriage in an outdoor ceremony at the Long Lake Outdoor Center at Yankee Springs, officiated by Julie Moore. The maid of honor was Nicole Ransome and the best man was Jason Haight, both childhood friends of the couple. Nieces. Michelle Roland. Holly Tracy. Megan Roe. Mackenzie Roe. and Carissa Tracy were flower girls and the ringbearcr was Jason A. Haight. A festive dinner followed with guests from this area as well as Missouri. Nevada, and Texas. Parents of the bride are Ron and Connie Witzel and Chuck and Linda Jordan. The couple resides here in Hastings. GIRL, Mikalah Sue, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 8. 2005 at 12:46 p.m. to Nicole Main and Jesse Eaton of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Xandar Christopher Micheal, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 13. 2005 at 12:08 a.m. to Rebecca Davis and Billy Hoitrust of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs 14 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Cameron Douglas, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 11, 2005 at 12:56 p.m. to Corey and Angela Seeber of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. Welcomed home by big brother Griffin, age 3. Cameron's nroud grandparents are Dave and Judy Rar.uey of Hastings. Steve and Linda Sarver of Hastings, Cheryl Nichols of Hastings and Mike and Sally Seeber of Woodland. BOY, Ethan Edward, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 12. 2005 at 11:30 a.m. to Jillyn and Paul Boldrey of Vermontville. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 inches long. Jones-Prater Nancy and Owen Jones of Hastings are honored to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lynnae Adrianne Jones, to Justin Lee Prater, son of Bonnie and Ted Prater of Bellevue. Vows will be exchanged October 29th. the United Methodist Church of Middleville. GIRL, Keerstin Isabelle, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 18, 2005 at 11:04 a.m. to Joshua and Kristin Trumble of Middleville. Weighing 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, Kade Leland, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 8. 2005 at 11:42 p.m. to Megan and Josh Ross of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 13 1/2 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. Top local chamber business honored Bosley Pharmacy received the Chamber Business of the Year award earlier this month at the Barry County Chamber of Commerce dinner. Accepting the award were Dave and Emily Jasperse. as outgoing chamber President Eric Dreisbach (right) looks on. Mrs. Jasperse s first name was reported incorrectly in last week's edition of the Banner. Marriage Jfcenses Joshua Andrew Hobbs. Nashville and Angeleya Carrigan. Nashville. Richard Lynn Little. Nashville and Janeice Ann Hollister. Nashville. Lonny Edward Brock. Lake Odessa and Honesty Annashai Peters, Lake Odessa. William Harold LeForce. Hastings and Virginia Ruth Grenz, Hastings. Ryan Gregory Markley, Hastings and Nicole Lynn Edinger. Hastings. Chadwick Martin Castine. Middleville and Sharon Lee Sinkler, Middleville. Joshua David Malik. Hastings and Amanda Marie Kennedy. Hastings. Frederic William Tiemann. II. Middleville and Teresa Lyn Pennington. Middleville. John Irving Lett, Rockford and Nancy Jo Foote. Hastings. Mark Ryan McNatt. Hastings and Peggy Ann Fisctax Hastings. Charles Clair Evans. Wayland and Sheila Ann Evans. Wayland. Jeffrey Scott Kramer. Hastings and Ashley Ann Gentry. Hastings. Bradley Gene Pelkey. Hastings and Tia Ann Blood. Hastings. Matthew David Dickens. Hastings and Heather Ashley Clark. Hastings. Farmers Market wants to have a harvest festival by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer The Hastings Farmers Market organization is trying to put together a harvest festival for October. April Nicholson, one of the members of the group, has been asking others about hav­ ing a children’s harvest festival on the Barry County Courthouse lawn. “We want it to be for the kids, with con­ tests and games and for the parents with fall produce of all kinds. Pumpkin rolling con­ tests. bowling and painting arc some of the games we are looking at having." said Nicholson. “We're also looking for churches or non-profit groups to do cider and dough­ nuts or sell handcrafts." The tentative date is Saturday. Oct. 15. from noon to 6 p.m. The group still needs to receive permission from the Barry County Board of Commissioners to use the lawn and come up with the $100 for the liability insur­ ance. If the courthouse lawn is not available, the parking lot next to Tyden Park is the other option. Crafters, fanners or other people interested in selling at the festival are asked to cither come to the Wednesday Farmers Market or call the Barry County Chamber of Commerce for more information. Shetiar-BurghdoK GIRL, Navena Rayne, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 8. 2005 at 8:33 a.m. to Jacob and Elizabeth Stewart of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Taryn Daniel, bcm at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 6, 2005 at 7:15 p.m. to Keasha Kotrba and Daniel Briones of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 19 inch­ es long. BOY, 7\ler Allen, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 5. 2005 at 10:13 a.m. to Stacy and Joshua Storm of Dowling. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Landon Jay. bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 2. 2005 at 9:07 a.m. to Stacy and Kyle Steward of Hastings. Weighing 10 lbs. I oz. and 22 inches long. BOY, Alexander Lang, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 2, 2005 at 12:11 p.m. to Andrew Haines and Greer Putnam Haines of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and 21 inch­ es long. GIRL, Chloe Elise Feather, bom at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids on Aug. 20. 2005 at 2:05 p.m. to Greg and Amy Feather of Kentwood. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. Augustine-Harmer Announcement is made of the engagement of Payge Augustine and Bryan Harmer The bride-to-be is the daughter of Shad and Patricia walling of Battle Creek and Larry Cole of Tennessee. She is a graduate of Battle Creek Central and is currently attending Kellogg Community College for Nursing. The groom-to-be is the son of Anne Denniston and the late Clayton Hanner Sr. of Hastings. He is the graduate of Lakewood High School and graduated Kellogg Community College with an associates degree in EMS and is a Paramedic at Marshall Ambulance. A wedding is planned for August of 2006. Dr. and Mrs. James S het1 ar of Frankenmuth and Ms. Dorothy Shetlai of Mesa, Arizona, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Marisa Kay Shetlar to Michael Jay Burghdoff. son of Bill and Mary Burghdoff of Hastings. Marisa is a 1997 graduate of Frankenmuth High School. Mike is a 1997 graduate of Hastings High School. The couple met while pursuing their under­ graduate degrees at the University of Michigan. A September 17th wedding is being planned. The couple will be residing in Hastings. Jacobs 20th Wedding Anniversary Steve and Sharon Jacobs celebrated �Page 8 - Thursday. September 1 2005 - The Hastings Banner Annie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Many Sugar Labor Day comes this Monday. Word I and has a full schedule of events for the Homecoming Weekend. The Lions Club will have its annual chicken barbecue with High’s Barbecue Service preparing the birds. There is always a big raffle with great prizes contributed by banks and most businesses in the area in Woodland. Lake Odessa. Woodbury. Hastings, and Freeport. Ball games are a fun feature on Saturday afternoon and evening. There will be a hymn sing at the Woodland United Methodist Church Sunday at 7 p.m. Local talent has been solicited to provide special music. The Rev. Mary Schippers-DeMunter is pastor. The big parade comes Saturday after­ noon. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. next Thursday. Sept. 8. at the new Freight House. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet ai I p.m. Saturday. Sept. 10. at the Freight House. The library will be open with members ready to assist in research following the session. Central United Methodist Church reverts to its school year schedule with Disciple Discovery classes at 9 a.m. with worship following at 10:30. Choirs begin practice on Wednesday. Sept. 7. Cousins by the dozens from the Goodemoot family gathered at the fair­ grounds on Sunday last. This invoked the children, grandchildren and younger generations of the late Donald Sr. and Sadie (Fox) Goode moot. Five are deceased, but Helen Robinson. Peg Faulkner and Donald Jr. remain as do more than 40 grandchildren. Many came for breakfast. Others joined them later for a mid-day meal, fun and games. The Faulkner family had the host role this year. Next year the Eunice Goodemoot family will be hosts. Rex Creighton, a cousin, from New York, attended. Other cousins from the Waring family attended, as did enough others to Fill the 250 chairs set around the tables. The dessert finale provided by Bill and Tena Walter pro­ duced some funny moments. The ice cream was spread in a five foot long con­ tainer with all manner of toppings. The eating style was face first - no spoons. The Class of 1965 held its 40th anniversary Saturday On the previous Saturday the Class of 1975 had a reunion gathering at the Saskatoon Golf Course. Class Act of Union Bank held its annu­ al picnic at the Freight House last week on Thursday. Aug. 25. A representative of a travel agency showed pictures of Ireland, which will be the next tour under the Class Act auspices. The exhibits from Depot Day were still in place, so Act members had a chance to see the several displays. Word from a grandniece who lives in New Orleans is that she fled to Pensacola. Ha., instead of going north before the Hurricane Katrina hit. Her Navy flier husband is now in California, but was stationed in Pensacola before their move to Louisiana. The California stint is of short duration. She took along photographs and insurance papers and now wishes she had taken more goods Health Line by Scott B. Brasseur, M.D. • 1OO5 West Green Street Hastings. Mirhitpui 49058 Telephone: 269 945 2419 Internal Medicine HYPOTHYROIDISM My father had low thyroid years ago. Although I am not in the best of shape, I think I am more tired than I should be. What are some other symptoms of low thyroid? Many of the signs and symptoms of a low functioning thyroid (hypothyroidism) develop very slowly, generally over a number of years. As a person ages, many of the symptoms may even be written off to aging and being out of shape until the symptoms are more obvious. These include constipation, unexplained weight gain, depression, muscle weakness and generalized muscle aches, hoarse voice, dry skin and increased sensitivity to the cold and of course, tiredness can be very prominent. The signs and symptoms of low thyroid are due to a diminished amount of hormones made by the thyroid gland in your neck. These hormones work to regulate the rate of many of the bodily functions including production and utilization of protein, fats and carbohydrates, body temperature and heart rate. Although anyone can get hypothyroidism, it occurs mainly in women over 40. Your risk is increased if you have had a close relative with hypothyroidism, have diabetes or have been treated with radiation to your neck or upper chest. A few of the complications of untreated hypothyroidism include developing an enlarged thyroid (goiter), heart problems, depression and birth defects in babies bom to women with untreated thyroid disease. Diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism is rather straight forward and can easily be done by your regular doctor. It involves taking blood to measure the hormone levels of the thyroid itself along with measuring a protein made in the brain that regulates the thyroid called Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). Replacement of thyroid hormones can simply be done by taking daily synthetic thyroid. This works by restoring your thyroid hormone levels, shifting your body back into normal gear. Scott Brasseur. M.D. is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician for medical advise before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. along. She has no idea in what condition her house stands. The Morse family, formerly of Richland, reported Monday that they had steady wind and heavy rain all that day in the Memphis area. They were expecting more hours of the same. They have had temperatures 90 or above for weeks. School began Aug. 8. Delores Michutka reports that her Easter lilies planted on the north side of her house arc now in bloom. A bit late for 2005. but beautiful. LOBBY, continued from page 1 Federici subsequently met with then Deputy Secretary of the Interior Griles. according to a Freedom of Information request submined by the Post for Griles' schedule. In a March article in The Arizona Republic, it was reported that Abramoff's client, the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe, con­ tributed a total of $75,000 to the CREA over the years 2002 and 2003. The Gun Lake Tribe’s environmental assessment last year with a FONSI "finding of no significant impact*' was approved by the U.S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Indian Affairs, in April of this year the tribe was granted approval to place in a trust the land that would be used for a casino, the for­ mer Ampro Seeds business at U.S.-131 and M-179 in Bradley. The federal probe is closely examining the circumstances that led to the objections for the proposed Gun Lake Casino. Abramoff faces other legal problems with his indictment last month with his business partner on federal wire fraud and conspiracy charges stemming from Florida. The Washington Post Article also cited Abramoff's work to block other casinos. The Gun Lake Tribe, also known as the Match-E-Be-Nash-SI'e-Wish Band of Pottawatomis. has been working on plans for the casino since 2001. The Gutribc has faced many opponents in continuing efforts to open a casino, including the “23 is Enough" oppo­ sition group. > • • In a prepared statement. Gun Lake Tribe Chairman D.K. Sprague said. "The Washington Post has reveled deeply disturb­ ing information that Vice Chairman of 23 is Enough has been engaged in lobbying against our fec-to-trust application to a serious extent, apparently going outside of the administrative process to unduly influence the Department of interior’s decision making. (Grand Rapids area businessman) Peter Secchia’s activities cannot be isolated from the fact that we suffered a 14-month delay in process of receiving federal approval." The Post article noted, however, that Sccchia has had no contact with the indicted Abramoff. Sccchia, a longtime Republican activist and former U.S. abassador to Italy, is a very visible opponent of the casino. The Post arti­ cle stated that he has spoken with presidemial political adviser Karl Rove. President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheny about the issue. But the Post article also noted that Secchia stated he has not talked at the interior or the Justice Departments about the Gun Lake casino. The Sprague statement continued, 'The information revealed by the Washington Post also suggests a concerted effort by Jack Abramoff. Peter Secchia. Italia Federici (president of the Council for Republicans for Environmental Advocacy), and Steve Griles to delay the tribe’s governmental gaming facility. The tribe has suffered due to the influence these individuals wielded in Washington. D.C. and that is why we are call­ ing on proper authorities to investigate their activities.” Those in opposition to the casino are also asking fort an investigation. In a released statement. 23 is Enough once again asserted the Bush Administration and Congress should "impress a national morato­ rium on all land-in trust applications for trib­ al gaming developments until an investiga­ tion is completed and necessary reforms to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act are passed." John Helmholdt. a spokesperson for 23 is Enough stated. “Just as the Gun Lake Tribe believes they have been unfairly treated by the federal government’s application process, so do casino opponents whose concern about the negative economic and social impacts have been completely ignored.” The recent investigations and indictments shed further light on why the Gun Lake Tribe has had such a long battle to open a casino in Allegan County. Plans for the casino have been supported by Allegan. Kalamazoo and Barry County business groups, but the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, led by Scsxhia and Richard DeVos. have been very vocal oppo­ nents. The advocates say they believe a gam­ ing facility will be an economic shot in the arm for the area. Opponents contend it will hurt the Grand Rapids area and it will result in a higher crime rate and more gambling addiction. Though the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs last spring approved the tribe’s request to place the land in a federal trust, the lawsuit filed in June has further delayed the plans. Cheatin'daddy Dear Annie: I have been married to "Cole" for 18 months. Soon after the wedding. I became pregnant. Then Cole left the country on business for nearly five months. A few weeks before he came home. Cole confessed that he had slept with other women on this trip, and that he had a relationship with one of them. I tried to talk calmly about it, but he always changed the subject. Recently. 1 found a camera and had the pic­ tures developed. To my surprise, the photos were of Cole and one of these women. I couldn't believe my eyes. Now I feel like get­ ting a divorce and making sure he never sees our daughter again. Cole doesn't know 1 have these pictures, and I don't know what 1 should do. Annie, can you help me? I'm afraid it's too late for coun­ seling. -- In Despair Dear Despair It's never too late for coun­ seling. Has Cole made any effort to stop see­ ing these women and recommit to your mar­ riage? Show him the pictures and insist that he go with you for counseling to see if any­ thing can be salvaged. If he refuses, go alone and work through your anger so you can make a responsible decision. Whatever the outcome, please do not pun­ ish your daughter by removing her father from her life. Even a lousy husband can be a devoted daddy. Exercise freak Dear Annie: 1 am a 15-year-old girl, and for a while now. I've been really upset about how much I weigh. People tell me 1 am thin, but I don't feel that way. I wanted to lose a few pounds, but it's spun out of control. Last year, I joined the track team, but even after a long practice. I'd come home and exercise in my bedroom, and feel like 1 was going mad if I didn't. be alto been caning back a lot on how much 1 eat. 1 fedmiserable all the time. Please help me, Annie. I'm scored. - Ready To Cry Dear Ready To Cry: You have an unhealthy body image and probably an eating disorder. Exercise boosts endorphins and make: you feel good. But compulsive overexetrising can lead to physical problems and often masks depression. Please talk to your parents, your school counselor, your track coach or your family doctor about this. You also can check the kidshealth.org/teen website and type in "compul­ sive exercise" in the search box for more information. If it is broke,.. Dear Annie: What is the proper thing to do if you accidentally break something that is not yours? I was recently at a social gathering with people I hardly know. The place was over­ crowded. and 1 was pushed into a table filled with trinkets. A glass statue broke. The hosts were outraged and demanded 1 pay for it I offered to replace it, but they said it was bought in Paris. Then they sprung the $1,500 price lag on me. I don't have that kind of money, and even if I did. I wouldn't pay that much. Now these people are hounding my friends about when they're getting their $1,500.1 say. tough luck. They shouldn't have left such a valuable thing out if they couldn't bear to part with it I would never ask a guest to pay for acci­ dentally breaking something in my home. What do you think? -- Not Paying for My Mistakes in California Dear Not Paying: Granted, these hosts are not exactly gracious about h, but when you break something, you should offer to pay for IL In this instance, however, the hosts also had a responsibility to keep their valuable objects out of harm s way. Call the hosts, apologize again and explain that, of course, you would never have expect­ ed such a costly item to be sitting casually, on a table where guests could knock into it. Their homeowners insurance, or yours, may cover the loss. If not. offer to pay half the cost, in installments. Possessive problem Dear Annie: 1 am a 23-year-old woman and will admit that I am an extremely jealous and possessive person. I am constantly accusing my boyfriend of looking at other women and thinking of other women while we make love. Just recently. I gave my boyfriend a gift certificate for a massage, but 1 wanted to be in the room, watching everything that happened. When 1 found out we could not be in the same room, I cancelled the appointment. After hearing him complain about his bad back. I rescheduled. The day after the massage. I yelled at him for having some ocher woman's hands all over him. 1 apologized, but I am thinking of leav­ ing him because he has been "tainted* by someone else. In the back of my head. I know this is crazy. I don’t want to be this way. After every outburst has subsided, I feel ashamed. I cry and apologize to my boyfriend, only to do it all over again. I've already blown a past rela­ tionship because of my jealousy. which led to jail time and anger-management classes. The classes helped, but as soon as 1 stopped, the cycle started again. I can't afford more class­ es. so please help me deal with my anger Desperate in Nev. York Dear Desperate: Jail time? You are an abus­ er. and like men with this problem, ongoing counseling is necessary tv understand the rea­ sons behind your outbursts and how to con­ trol them The good news is. you are aware of the problem and want to stop. Don't use lack of money as an excuse to avoid dealing with your anger. You can find low-cost help through United Way. the YMCA, or your local hospitals, churches, university psychology departments and grad­ uate school counseling departments, or through the American Association of Pastoral Counselors (aapc.org) and Samaritan Counseling Centers (samaritaninstitute.org). Get going. 1 • i .............. Dear Annie: I live in a small rural town where the leash law is seldom enforced. ’ have a dog and have gone to considerable expense to install an electronic fence and have spent much time training my dog to respect its boundaries. The problem is the rest of the neighbor­ hood dogs who are allowed to roam freely. While I am happy that they come to my yard end provide socialization for my pet. I'm becoming increasingly annoyed with the droppings they leave behind. I've considered notifying the dog officer anonymously, which might help temporarily, but I am not convinced the law could be enforced with this town's ’imiteo resources. I'm also reluctant to cause a rift with my neighbors, who otherwise have xen very kind to me. Any suggestions on how to keep the peace and my shoes clean? - Tip-Toeing to My Door Dear Tip-Toe: If leash laws are not enforced in your town, you may need to put in a solid fence to keep those dogs out. Otherwise, if you know who the culprits are. pay a social call on the offenders and say, "I love having Lulu play with Fido, but I don't need that much fertilizer for my garden. How do you prefer to handle this?" Troubling torment Dear Annie: 1 am in my early 50s and have had insulin-dependent diabetes and high blood pressure for years. On the outside. 1 look healthy. But 1 also have cerebral vascu­ lar disease and suffer mild strokes and confu­ sion. As a result. I get some contemptible responses from people who. 1 am sure, assume 1 am on drugs. This is a gentle reminder that seniors are not the only ones who suffer from such ill­ nesses. Please take a moment to reflect before you say something hurtful to another human being. - In Pain in Virginia Dear Virginia: You never know what tor­ ment someone else is dealing with. It is never wrong to be kind. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox® comcast.net. or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190. Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at Hwrnators.com. COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC �The Hemnas Barnet - Thursday. Seprerrter 1. 2005 - Page 9 Financial FOCUS Nashville Class of 1943 holds 50 year reunion Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN ,___ of Edward Jones and Co. Retiring? Watch Out for Investment Scams Nashville School, grades 1 & 2, 1938 -1939 The hails of Kellogg Elementary School were filled with laughter and sto­ ries of the past last weekend, as members of Nashville High School’s Class of 1943 paid a visit Seventeen members were present for the 50th reunion. Two former faculty members were on hand to revive memo­ ries of the past. The majority of the Class of ‘43 still live in the Maple Valley area and have seen their children and grandchildren attend school here. Two of the alumni traveled from oppo­ site ends of the country in order to mark the occasion with their classmates. Norma (Lindsay) Graham arrived from Arizona, with June (Graham) Marlin walking the trek from Florida. Two former faculty members joined their students in the “new” portion of their old high school. Once again, they roamed the halls of their alma mater, walking up the steps to what used to be their classrooms. A handful of the visitors gathered in their old seventh-grade classroom.now home to Miss Hansen’s sixth­ grade students. Tales of “how things used to be" were swapped. One of the alumni pointed out that there used to be a curtain across tho akylight. Another said. ‘Th's classroom is as hot today as 1 remember it when I was at my desk.” Kenneth and Betty Meade were hosts for the 50th reunion. According to Meade: “There were orig­ inally 30 members in our class. Only 28 of us graduated, as two boys were draft­ ed. Today there were 27 surviving mem­ bers." The Class of *43 holds a unique place in Nashville High School history. It is the only senior class to graduate from either Nashville High School, Nashville W.K. Kellogg High school or Maple Valley High School since 1930 that did not have a senior trip. Meade said, “It may have had some­ thing to do with a hot dog roast out at High Bank Park. Somehow, one of the outhouses burned down.” Time has taken its toll on these gradu­ ates of Nashville High School in the form Notica Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THEWUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, H any, shalI be limited solely to the return of ihe bid amount tendered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven Ralph Dewitt and Tern L Dewitt, husband and wife, as joint tenants, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender. Mortgagee, dated February 17. 2004. and recorded on February 27. 2004 in instrument 1122836. tn Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof fhe sum of One Hundred TNrty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Sa And 95/100 Dollars (Si34,706 95), indudmg interest at 5.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foredosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. a. September 29. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville Bany County. Michigan, and are desenbeo as The South 221.50 feet of the East 885.00 feet of the North 30 acres of the South onehalf of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 1. Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan The redemption penod shall be 12 months from the date of such sale Dated: Seotember 1. 2005 For morj information, please call FC S 248.593 1304 Trott & Trott. P C Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration System*. Inc , as nominee for 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File *065384 F01 of stiff joints, receding hairlines and expanding waistlines. However, the spirit of the Class of 1943 is still very much alive and well. Miss Carrie Caley had the honor of pretty near laying die cornerstone of the new school addition on Fuller Street. The workmen let her take a trowel and spread the mortar, but told her she couldn’t lay a block because it was too heavy for her. Miss Caley didn’t aigue the point; she simply lifted a block, set is expertly in place and smoothed the mortar like a full-fledged union workman." If anyone asked us to come up quickly with the name of some educator for whom the new elementary school might be named, we would unhesitatingly answer. Carrie Caley. Of course she would pooh-pooh the idee, but she nevertheless would be deserving of the honor. We don’t know how many years Miss Caley has been teaching in the local schools but it’s been quite a spell. In many families two generations have had her for a teacher. Lest that make her sound old. remember that 20 to 25 years is long enough to accomplish that second generation business. Miss Caley has taught here more years than any other member of the faculty and if all her former sixth graders were gathered in one group it would take several new school build­ ings to hold them. What’s more, all of them, from what we’ve heard through the years, would readily admit that she was their out­ standing teacher. h’s a peculiar fact,in a way. Youngsters about to enter the sixth grade have been say­ ing for years, “Oh gee. I’m going to have Miss Caley this year and she’s awfully strict." That has been an annual complaint, but after school starts the sixth graders in Miss Caley’s room never arc heard to complain. They have to study and they have to behave themselves. They end up by learning some­ thing. Our two sons have served their time in Miss Caley’s room and we only wish they had been blessed with the same brand of teaching in every grade. Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at rale, pius interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason K French and Charlene D. French, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp . Mortgagee, dated September 17.2004. and record­ ed on September 29. 2004 in instrument 1134321. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ten Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Eight And 38/100 Dollars ($110,228.38). including interest at 8.625% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on September 29. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 23. of Daisy Hill, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats. Page 28. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated September 1. 2005 For more information, please call: FC S 248 593 1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Chase Home Finance. LLC. succes­ sor in interest by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #065054F01 If you're planning to retire soon, you have a lot to anticipate: more time with your family, the chance to travel, the freedom to pursue your hobbies, and so on. Yet, there's one thing you'll want to avoid during your retirement years: investment scams. Unfortunately, retirees are the number one target for investment con artists. Unscrupulous stock brokers and financial planners do engage in abusive practices, and they seek out the elderly. However, you are far from defenseless against this kind of behavior. You can avoid being "scammed" by following these suggestions: Ask for credentials, background and refer­ ences. As amazing as it may seem, anyone can call himself or herself a "financial plan­ ner." 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Any offer that sounds too good to be true is too good to be true. Legitimate investment opportunities will still be around tomorrow and next week. Always stay in charge of your money. Never work with anyone who is eager to take "total control’ of your money. True invest­ ment professionals will make recommenda­ tions based on your needs, communicate with you regularly and involve you in every step of the investment process. Take action immediately if you have trou­ ble retrieving principal. Unless you are investing in a fixed-term vehicle, such as a bond, you should be able to receive your funds or profits within a reasonable amount of time. If the broker you are working with "stalls' you when you say you want to pull out your principal or profiLs. report him or her to securities regulators, such as the National Association of Securities Dealers. By taking these steps, you can help avoid being victimized by con artists. So, stay vigi­ lant. seek out honest advice- and enjoy your retirement years. This entire site Copyright © 2005 Edward Jones KATRINA, continued from page-------------------------------------------porarily shut down refineries in the Gulf. “I wouldn’t be surprised to sec gas go over S3 a gallon, but it’s still too early to determine just what the (eventual) prices will be." he said. “I think we’re giving an inordinate amount of attention to gas prices. It’s like when your insurance rates go up, you com­ plain for a day. but when gas prices go up. customers complain constantly." Gas prices are perhaps the most visible among commodities in the United States because they among the very few that can be seen easily by motorists and consumers with­ out having to go inside the store. Higher gas prices also can have wide impact because they often cause the prices of all other goods and services to go up. Yet there are many times consumers over­ react by panic buying or by expressing their frustrations with gas station clerks who have nothing to do with setting prices. "There’s a mentality in America that if you buy gasoline yesterday instead of tomorrow “We didn’t get into this jam overnight, and we're not going to get out of it quickly. In the short term we need to let the school yard bully (the oil companies) know we understand what they're doing In the long term we need a Manhattan Project (the cooperative scientific effort to build the atomic bomb 60 years ago) to find alternative fuels and new ways to use energy more efficiently." — Ed Weglarz you’re saving money.” Weglarz said. “Studies have shown that 30 percent of all motorists would drive five miles to save five cents a gallon. And there's the old joke that Americans would run over their grandmoth­ ers to get a bargain at the gas pump. "If I asked you to wait in a long line for about an hour so you could get $2.50. you wouldn't do it. But that’s what a lot of us arc doing at gas stations.” Weglarz suggested the United States has become spoiled by cheap gas for too long, which has caused Americans to buy houses a long way from where they work and has caused a mobile society that cannot continue simply as a matter of economics. "People somehow feci they’re entitled to cheap gasoline." he said. He maintained that motorists and local gasoline retailers arc getting socked with higher prices while a certain few are making a lot of hay lx cause of the situation, particu­ larly those who have the crude oil and those who have the refineries. He noted that global oil companies such as Exxon have been reporting record profits. "It's the transfer of wealth from one seg­ ment of the society to another." Weglarz said. "Oil companies are global, they have no alle­ giance. They’ll sell to the highest bidder. "The retailer isn't really making a lot of money. If they were smart, some of them would get out of the business." He said the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is doing just fine, as arc huge multi-national petroleum I industries. He noted that while a man with a master’s degree can expect to make about two and a half million dollars in his lifetime as a professional. Exxon pocketed a cool $2.5 mil­ lion per hour in the year 2004 and the figure has risen ip >3,5 million in the ff.it six months of this year. Somebody eta* who is making a lot of money now is the credit card industry. "Let’s say you’re getting 3 percent on every gas purchase made with your credit card.” Weglarz explained. “If gas prices go from $1.33 a gallon to $2.99 a gallon, you’re going to make a lot more money. And this is happening because many people nowadays don’t have a lot of cash, they buy with their credit cards. And some of this expense is absorbed by the retailers." He added that the State of Michigan also gains extra tax revenue when gas prices increase. "A lot of people are profiteering without being held accountable,” he said. Weglarz said be recently came across a magazine article about the most profitable businesses and noticed five of the top eight were either in the oil or banking industries. So what can be done about it? a ' "The ultimate solution is to use less of it (gas and oil),’’ Weglarz said. "We’re like the spoiled child. We’re used to having cheap gas and we’re addicted to it. "We didn’t get into this jam overnight, and we’re not going to get out of it quickly. In the short term we need to let the school yard bully (the oil companies) know we understand what they’re doing. In the long term we need a Manhattan Project (the cooperative scientific effort to build the atomic tomb 60 years ago) to find alternative fuels and new ways to use energy more efficiently.” Meanwhile, Katrina also has caused con­ cern about insurance costs because of the “We don’t sell insurance in any of the affected areas. Well see little if any direct effect unless remnants of the storm find their way up into Ohio... Indirectly, it will affect us through a process called re-insurance. " - Hastings Mutual CEO BUI Wallace massive damage to the entire city of New Orleans and a lot of the residences along the Gulf Coast. Hastings Mutual Insurance Chief Executive Officer Bill Wallace said Katrina has no direct affect on his local company, but there will be an indirect impact. "We don’t sell insurance in any of the affected areas." he said. "We’ll see little if any direct effect unless remnants of the storm find their way up into Ohio. “Indirectly, it will affect us through a process called re-insurance... which is insur­ ance for insurance companies." Wallace explained that it works like a deductible; when losses reach a certain level, the many pay for the losses of a few. He noted Hastings Mutual buys reinsur­ ance from higher level companies such as Lloyd’s of London. Wallace said estimates now put Katrina's damages at between $25 billion to $30 bil­ lion, but he won’t be surprised if the figure goes higher. "These kinds of estimates almost always are low,” he said. “We have to wait for the flood waters to recede and for the cleanup. And this is not like any cleanup we’d see in Michigan. "So when we buy re-insurance next year, the losses from Katrina will affect the price." Wallace acknowledged the severity of hur­ ricanes of late, but he said he believes the trend is cyclical. “It varies by region.” he said. “The coastal people ar* in a cycle where there’s a lot of trouble., but the central part of the country has been relati.dy stable.” Indeed, while floods plague New Orleans and Mississippi. Hastings Barry County is finishing up one of iu driest Augusts. Local weather buff Dave Mcintyre reporvxl on WBCH radio that less than an ii+fh and i half of rain fell during the month, well below the average and well below the same 31 -day peri­ od in 2004. Overall, it has been a rather dry summer. (The Michigan Attorney General's office number is 517-373-1110for anyone with con­ cerns or questions about this issue.) BIE, continued from page 1 shops and conferences pertaining to work based learning, business, management, marketing and technology, entre-preneurship, business partnerships, education pro­ gram quality, grants, teacher certification and training, grant administration, cus­ tomer service and Career Pathways. Her education includes a bachelor's degree in sociology, a master’s in manage­ ment degree, certification in Total Quality Management, and she is presently finish­ ing the educational leadership PhD pro­ gram at WMU/Ferris. with a concentra­ tion in career and technical education. Ms. Pohja. a lifelong Michigan resident, lives in Hastings with her husband. Richard, and family. Her topic for the BIE luncheon will cen­ ter on career development and the impor­ tance of job shadowing with an education­ al purpose. Education and business con­ nections will be key factors for the success of lifelong learners in workforce develop­ ment. "The BIEI Luncheon is a wonder oppor­ tunity for business, industry and education to come together to celebrate the begin­ ning of another great school year." said Julie beBoer, executive director of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. Advanced tickets will be available beginning today. Aug. 30, from the Administration Office of Hastings Area Schools, the Barry County Chamber of Commerce Office and Bosley Pharmacy. �Page 10 - Thursday. September 1, 2005 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee, tn that event, your damages, If any, shail be limited solely to the return of the bld amount tendered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made hy Charles D. Hancock, a Single Man. original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for tender. Mortgagee, dated October 20. 2003. and recorded on February 11. 2004 in instru­ ment 1122051. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Four Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Nine And 26/100 Dollars ($74,329.26), including interest at 8.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that sad mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 00 PM. on September 8. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Souteast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 1 North. Range 8 West. Described as: commencing at the East 1/4 Post of said Section 31. thence North 88 Degrees 57 Minutes West, along the East and West 1/4 line, 437.75 feet; thence South 00 Degrees 55 Minutes West. 296 16 Feet to the True Ptace of Beginning; thence North 88 Degrees 57 Minutes West Parahei with said 1/4 toe. 44125 feet; thence South 00 Degrees 55 Minutes West. 700 35 Feet; thence South 89 Degrees 01 Minutes 34 Seconds East. 441.25 Feet; thence North 00 Degrees 55 Minutes East 699.76 Feet to the Place of Beginning. Together with an easement lor ingress, egress and PiStec utHrtes as described below, also together with and subject to any and all other easements, rights and restrictions of ■ ecord. Description of easement for ingress egress and public utilites: A Parcel of land m the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, described as: Commencing at tne East 1/4 Post of Sad Section 31; thence North 88 Degrees 57 Minutes West, along the East and West 1/4 line, 542.75 Feet to the True Place of Beginning; thence continuing North 88 Degrees 57 Minutes West, along said 1/4 hne. 66.00 Feet; thence South 00 Degrees 55 Minutes West 296 16 Feet; thence South 89 Degrees 01 Minutes 34 Seconds East. 66 00 Feet; thence North 00 Degrees 55 Minutes East. 296 16 Feet to the Place of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale Dated. August 11.2005 For more information, ptease call: FC X 248.593 1302 Trott & Trott P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for lender 304001eiegrapb Rd.Ste 200................... Bingham Farms. Mwtegan 48025-5822 Rte «063H7Fft1 , .... AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Janet Lewis and Ardis Lewis, wife and husband. Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registrator. Systems. Inc . Mortgagee, dated the 24th day of October. 2003 and recorded m the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 12th day of November. 2003 in Instrument No. 1117447 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, ttie sum of Ono Hundred Twenty-One Ttwsand Sixty-Three and 29/100 ($121.063.29). and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 22nd day of September. 2005 at 1 00 o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), o’ »ne premises described m said mortgage, or so muct; thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 7.375% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney ’ees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the under­ signed. necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: Ail that certain piece or parcel of land situ­ ated in the Township of Yankee Springs. County of Barry. Stale of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: lot 35. Wilsons Plat of Turner Lake. Part of Section 23. Town 3 North. Range 10 West. Yankee Spnngs Townsnip. Barry County. Michigan, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats. Page 19. Barry County Records During the rnx (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant lo MCLA 600 3241a. the property may be redeemed during 30 days immedi­ ately foliowing the sale Dated 8/25/2005 MERS Mortgagee______________________________ FABRIZIO & BROOK. P.C. Attorney for MERS 888 W Big Beaver Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 248-362-2600 SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING AUGUST 16, 2005 • 7:00 P.M. Special meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance Present. Lee. Flint. Lyons. Hawthorne. Greenfield & Carr. Absent: Rogers Also present: Cemetery Committee members and one guest Approved agenda as presented by vok-j vote Cemetery Committee Meeting opened at 7:14 p.m. Cemeteiy Committee Meeting closed at 9 38 p.m. Moton to adjourn at 9:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Robin J. Hawthorne. Clerk Attested to by: Jim L. Carr. Supervisor wwm PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERSTDF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning proposed amendments to the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map will be held on Wednesday. September 21,2005. commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall. 10115 South Norris Road. ■Aithin the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered at this public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. The application for the proposed rezoning from an existing 'R-T Single Family Low Density Residents) District zoning classification to a proposed "R-2" Single Family and Two Family Medium Density Residential District zoning classification of an approximately 1 acre parcel generaBy described as being located at 12503 Meriau Avenue In Prairieville Township (tax par­ cel ID number 12-007-006-71). It is also proposed to amend the Prainevilte Township Land Use Plan with respect to the aforementioned property so as to change the land use classifi­ cation from a Low Density Residential land use classification to a M jdium Density Residential land use classification 2. The application for the proposed rezoning from an existing ‘A" Agricultural District zoning classification to a proposed 'R-2" Single Family and Two Family Medium Density Residential District zoning classification of an approximately 2 acre parcel of land generally described as Hemlock Island. Pine Lake in Prainevilte Township (tax parcel ID number 12-270-003-00). ft is also ptoposed to amend the Prairieville Township Land Use Plan with resped to the afore­ mentioned property so as lo change the land use classification from the Agricultural land use classification to a Medium Density Residential land use classification. 3. Such other and further matters as they may property come before the Planning Commission at the Pubic Heanng PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Zoning Ordinance and Township Land Use Plan and Map and the proposed amendments thereto may be examined at the Prainevilte Township Hall located at 10115 South Norris Road within the Township at any reasonable time from and at‘er the first publication of this Notce until and including the time of the pubic heanng and may be ’urther examined at the public heanng The Prainevilte Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes m the above mentioned proposed zoning amendments at or following the pubic hear­ ing ’ All interested parties are invited to be present to partcipate in discussion on the matter Prairieville Township will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to indi­ viduals with disabilities at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Tow.tshtp Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Normajean Nichols, Clerk Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Road Dehor., Ml 49046 (269) 623-2664 09544670 1 Notice CM Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED rGR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at safe, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Delano R. Endsley Jr., and Luanda M. Endsley, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registrator, System^ inc as nominee for Lender. Mortgagee, dated November 21. 2003. and record­ ed on January 27. 2005 in instrument 1140755. >n Barry county records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Sixty-Five And 90/100 Dollars ($123,065.90). including interest at 9.15% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubto vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on September 22. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan, ato are described as: Lot 3 of Greenfield s Plat, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats on Page 105. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: August 25. 2005 For more information, please call FC S 248 593 1304 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc as nominee for Lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite F064058F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Diana Alexander, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to America's Wholesale Lender. Mortgagee, dated April 14. 19^**. and recorded on April 27. 1999 in instrument 1028695. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousaad One Hundred SeventyNine And 77/100 Doffers (tWO. 179.77). mdudmg interest at 7.875% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on Sootember 15. 2005 Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: LYING IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 12. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION: THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4. 394 00; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE SOLDHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4. 50 00 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE CON­ TINUING SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 200 00 FEET; THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 228 41 FEET TO THE EAST BANK OF THE THORN APPLE RIVER. THENCE NORTH 09 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 04 SECONDS WEST 10 11 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE EAST BANK OF THE THORNAPPLE RIVER TO A POINT 230 00 FEET WEST OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 230 00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING TOGETHER WITH AND SUB­ JECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR DRIVEWAY PUR­ POSES OVER A STRIP OF LAND 33 00 FEET WIDE. 16.50 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTER­ LINE DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 12. SAID POINT LYING WEST 394 00 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH. PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4. 250 00 FEET TO THE END OF SAID DESCRIBED CENTERLINE The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the rede>npton period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated August 18. 2005 For more information, ptease call: FC X 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans. Inc d/b-'a America's Wholesale Lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 4R> 25-5822 Fite 4064283F01 AS A DEBT COLlxCTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Geili Green, a married woman of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to Long Beach Mortgage Company dated the 21st day of November. A.D. 2001. and recorded m the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 6th day of December. A.D. 2001. n Instrument No 1070894 of Barry Records, whch said mortgage was thereafter on. to-wit the 2nd day of June. AD. 2004. assigned to Wachovia Bank. N.A (formerly known as First Union National Bank), as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2001-4, thru mesne assignments and record­ ed on June 9. 2004 m tne office of Register of Deed: in Instrument No. 1129022 for said County of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, tor pnnppai ant interest, the sum of $82,400.84 (Eighty Two thou­ sand. Four hundred dollars and Eighty Four ) including interest there on at 11.15% (eleven point one five) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on , the 6th day of October. AD. 2005. at 11X) o'clock said mortgage wM be foreclosed by a sate at public auction, to the high­ est bidder, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Barry County. Michigan, ot the prem­ ises described in said mortgage. Which said prem­ ises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate m the of Delton, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Lots 129.130 131 and 223 of Lakewood Estates according to the recorded Ptat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 19. Commonly known as: 7460 Elmwood Tax ID: 08-07-160-108-00 (Lots 129 and 103) The redemption period shall be from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned m accor­ dance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated September 1. 2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO.. L.PA. By: Dante) E. Best (P-56501) Attorney for Assignee o' Mortgagee Weftman. Wemberg & Reis Co.. LPA 755 W Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy. Michigan 48084 WWR804438224 ommob Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sete THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. • yATTN PURCHASERS: This sale nw? oe rescinded by the foreclosing mortp'jp n* to that event your damages, If any, ahMI oe limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus In tercet. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thames L. Vandenberg. unmarried mate, origins! mortgagors), to Northern Mortgage Service^ Inc. Mortgagee, dated May 12, 1999. and recorded on May 17. 1999 m instrument 1029634. and assignsd by said Mortgagee to Fiagstar Bank. FSB as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-One Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Three And 38/100 Dollars ($81,263.38). including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on September 29. 2005 Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 106, Middtevtee Downs Addition No. 5. according to the recorded Ptat thereof in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 43 The redemption period shall be 8 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated : September 1,2005 For more information, ptease call: FC W 248 593 1312 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Ftagslar Bank. FSB 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 F>le *064246F01 STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS William Lawrence Porter. Deceased. Date of Birth December 27.1946 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Wilham Lawrence Porter, who lived at 1910 Nashville Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058. died July 4. 2004 The decedent established the William Lawrence Porter Living Trust on Apnl 18. 2003 The Trustee of the William Lawrence Porter Living Trust is Penelope Kay Porter Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the decedent will be forever barred unless presented to Penelope Kay Porter, Trustee of the Trust, or her attorneys within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. August 24. 2005 Foster. Swift. Collins & Smith, P.C. Lynwood P vandenBosch P24512 1700 East Befflme. N.E.. Suite 200 Grand Rapids. Ml 49525 (616) 447-1800 Penelope Kay Porter 1910 Nashville Road Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 948-2251 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Christina Sanchez a/k/a. Chnstma Sanchez-Ctark an unmarried woman, to Home Improvement Acceptance Corporation, an Ohio Corporation, ciongagee, dated September 6.2003 and recorded September 18. 2003 in Instrument Number 1113553. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by WeMs Fargo Bank. NA. as Trustee for ABFC Asset-Backed Certificates. Senes 2004OPT1 by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Bairy County Register of Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand One Hundred Sixty-rve and 49/100 Dottars ($150.165 49) including merest at the rate of 7.45% per annum. Under the piwer of sate contained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notoe is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on Seotember 29, 2005 The premise!, are located in the Township of Johnrton. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as Part o' the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Secton 11. Town 1 rforth. Range 8 West, desenbed as. commencing at the East 1/4 comer of said Section thence North 660 feet along the East toe to the point of beginning, thence West 695 feet at nght angles to said East Ime. thence North 626.77 foot parallel to said East toe. thence East 695 feet at right angles tbeoce South 626 77 feet along said East line to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.32418. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the bor­ rower In that event, your damages, if any. are limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate Dated: September 1. 2005 ORLANS ASSO­ CIATES PC Attorneys fot WeMs Fargo Bank. NA. as Trustee for ABFC Asset-Backed Certificates. Senes 2004-OPT1 . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 221.2479 ASAP719279 9/01. 9/08. 9/15, 9/22 Notice Ot Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR TH AT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee, to that event your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered st sate, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kay L. Morgan, an Unmarried Woman, original mort­ gagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc as nominee for tender. Mortgagee, dated October 25. 2002, and recorded on November 4.2002 r mstrumsnf 1090793. m Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ntnety-Two Thousand Four Hundred Fifteen And 54/100 Dollars ($92,415.54), including mle'est at 7.875% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, nr some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM. on September 29. 2005 Said premises are situated tn Township of C’angevilte. Barry County. Michigan, and are described aa: BEGINNING AT A POINT WHICH IS 325 94 CEET NORTH AND 2141 49 FEET WEST OF THE EAST 1M POST OF SECTION 16. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. THENCE SOUTH 59 DEGREES 29 k’lNUTFS WEST 119 FEET THENCE NORTH 16 DEGREES SS MINUTES WEST 10239 FEET; THENCE NORTH 59 DEGREES 29 MINUTES EAST 104 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 28 DEGREES 22 MlhUTES EAST 100 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALSO. BEGINNING AT A POINT WH*CH 15 3K.13 FEET NORTH AND 2288 10 FEET WEST OF 1 r !c EAST 1/4 POST OF SECTION 16. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 16 DEGREES 56 MINUTES EAST 31 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. THEhCE CONTINUING SOUTH 16 DEGREES 56 MINUTES EAST 70.16 FEET. THENCE SOU^ 59 DEGREES 29 MINUTES WEST 70 FEET TO SHORE OF LIME LAKE; THENCE NORTHWEST­ ERLY ALONG SAID SHORE 28 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 105 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall he, 30 days from the dale of such sate Dated September 1. 2005 For more information, please call: FC X 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee lor lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4064490F01 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDTTCRS Decedent s Estate FILE NO. 2005-24331 DE Estate of Charles Edward Gilbert Jr Dale of Birth: 6/10/1930 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent Charles Edward Gilbert Jr . who lived al 2601 McKeown Road. Hastings. Michigan died February 6. 2005 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate wiH be forever barred unless presented to Dolores S GUbert. named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court at 206 W Court St. Ste 302, Hastings and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. August 24. 2005 Robert J Longstreet P53546 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-3495 Dolores S Gilbert 2601 McKeown Road Hastings. Michigan 49058 (269) 945-9723 �Tha Huang, Banner - Ttxoday. Saownbar 1, 2005 - Pig* 11 LEGAL NOTICES FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt col­ lector attempting to collect a debt Any information obtained wid be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Marco Galle and Robin Galle, Husband and Wife. Joint Tenants to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., solely as nominee for EquiFirst Corporation, a North Carolina Corporation Mortgagee, dated November 2. 2004 and recorded November 29. 2004 m Instrument S 1137829. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof tne sum of One Hundred Forty-Six Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-One Dollars and Thirty-Two 3ents ($146,431.32) including interest 8.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice ts hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday, September 22. 2005. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barrv County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot(s) 27. Fairway Estates No. 2. according to the recorded plat there­ of as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats. Page 8. Commonly known as 50W Midwav Drive. Hastings Ml 49058 The redemt-on period shall be f months from the date J *vch sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in whch case the redemption period siall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated. AUGUST 22. 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., solely as nominee fr> EquiFirst Corporation Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd Suite 100 Rochester Hills. Ml 48307 (248) 844-3123 Our File No 05-3.ASAP718504 8/25. 9/01. 9/08. 9/15 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be roecindod by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall ba Hmltsd solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Bruce D. Vaughn and Michele L Vaughn. Husband and Wife. original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for lender. Mortgagee, dated June 9. 2003, and recorded on June 18. 2003 in instrument 1106800. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Two And 04/100 Dollars ($96,572.04). including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on September 8. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Barry. Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as Commencing Pt a point on the Errtx line of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, Distant North 0 Degrees 04 Minutes 48 Seconds West 661 01 feet from the Southeast comer of said West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4, thence South 89 Degrees 39 Mmutes 25 Seconds West 1316.82 feet to the West fine of said West 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence North 00 Degrees 02 Minutes 15 Seconds East along said West Section line 330.89 feel; tnence North 89 Degrees 29 Minutes 25 Seconds East 1315.14 feet to said East line of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4; thence South 00 Degrees 04 Minutes 48 Seconds East along said East line 330.89 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated August 11. 2005 For more information, please cad: FC R 248 593 1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc as nominee for lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #061744F01 NOTICE QFMORT GAGE fQRECLQSUfiE WILLIAM AZKOUL PC. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by Michael Saxton, a single man, of 426 South Dibble Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058. and Bond Mortgage A Investment Corporation. a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern. SE. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507. dated March 13. 2000. and recorded on March 20, 2000. in Instrument Number 1042245. of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of Thirty Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty Seven Dollars and Sixty Two Cents ($37,957.62) and no suit or pro­ ceedings at law having been instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEP.FBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on October 6. 2005. al 1 .-00 p.m. the undersigned will sell at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse. W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place c' holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder lor the purpose cf satisfying the amounts due and unpaid said Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sale, including attor­ ney's fees allowed by law. the premises in said mortgage located in the City ot Hastings. Barry County and which are desenbed as follows. The South 1/2 of Lots 3 and 4. Block 3 of HJ. Kenfields Addition according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1. of Plat. Page 9. Item 308-55-235-007-00 which has an address of 426 South Dibble Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with MCL 600 3241 in when case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale Bond Mortgage & Investment Corporation 2007 Eastern. SE Grand Rapids. M! 49507 Dated August 24. 2005 Drafted by. William M. Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 16’ Ottawa Avenue, NW Suite 205-C Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616) 458-1315 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY (Transferred from Kent County) NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decadent's Estate KENT COUNTY RLE No. 2005-179,804-DE Estate of Charles Lee Van Namen. Date of Birth: April 16. 1947 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent Charles Lee Van Namen a-V/a C Lee Van Namen who lived at 7380 Ciearview Drive. Caledonia. Michigan died May 3. 2005 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Patricia A. Van Namen. named personal representative of Fifth Third Bank. Fiduciary Agent, c/o Dursa Smotnila. 111 Lyon Street. N.W. Grand Rapids, Ml 49503. or the pro­ bate court at 220 W Court Street. Suite 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 within 4 months after the date of publication o' this notice. August 25. 2005 Warner. Norcross & Judd. LLP Susan G. Meyers P45400 900 Fifth Third Center. 111 Lyon Street. NW. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2184 Patnoa A. Van Namen 7380 Clearview Drive Caledonia. Ml 49316 (616) 752-2184 • FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm Is a debt collector attempting to col­ lect a debt Any Information obtained wilt be used for this purpose, if you are In the Mllftr'y, pteese contact our office at the nutnber listed bslow. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Ronald 0. Martin and Mary E Martin. Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., solely as nominee for Aegis Mortgage Corporation d/b/a UC Lending, an Oklahoma Corporation Mortgagee, dated March 26. 2002 and recorded April 11. 2002 m Instrument • 1078027 Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Four Dollars and Sixty-One Cents ($48,544.61) including inte.est 8.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday. September 15. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, running thence North 8 rods; thence East 10 rods; thence South 8 rods; thence West 10 rods to the place of beginning. Reserving however for permanent use of driveway a strip 2 rods wide off the South side of above described premises Commonly known as 6180 Rook. Plainwell Ml 49080 ■ Imu -------. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated AUGUST 15. 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., solely as nominee for Aegis Mortgage Corporation d/b/a UC Lending Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd Suite 100 Rochester HtHs, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 05-37623_______ Pub: 8/18-9/8 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sate, p*us Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Gary Sias and Renee Sias, husband and wife, original mort­ gagors). to National City Bank of Columbus. Mortgagee, dated December 2.2000, and recorded on December 4. 2000 in instrument 1052568. in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to HSBC Bank USA. NA. as Trustee on behalf of ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust and for the registered holders of ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust. Series 2005-SD2. Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Thirty­ Eight And 33/100 Dollars ($69,038 33). including interest at 13 25% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on September 8. 2005. Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport. Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Lot 7 of Block 10 of SAMUEL ROUSH'S ADDITION to the Village of Freeport, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats. Page 23. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such saie Dated: August 11. 2005 For more information, please call: FC J 248 593.1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For HSBC Bank USA. N.A.. as Trustee on behalf of ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust and for the registered holders of ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust. Series 2005-SD2. Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fde 4036826F02 SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING AUGUST 10. 2005 - 7:30 P.M. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance Present: Lyons. Lee. Flint. Rogers. Hawthorne, Greenfield and Carr and seven guests Approved addition of two items to the agenda. 1) 2005 Millage Rate Request and 2) YMCA Contract Minutes of the July 25. 2005 Special Board Meeting approved Approved the 2nd application of dust control by vo.ee vote Approved the 2005 YMCA Contract in the amount of $3,300 by roll call vote. Approved to submit the 2005 Millage Rate Request Report by roll call vote Vouchers and payroll approved for payment Treasurer s report for July accepted tiy voice vote Adopted Resolution #2005-39, Resolution for the Disposition of the Overpayment/Underpayment of Property Teres by roll call vote. Meeting acjoumed at 8 48 pm Respectfully submitted. Robin Hawthorne. Clerk Attested to by. Jim Can. Supervisor McDonnell, conley, arslanian & NEVEUX, LLP BY: RICHARD L. McDONNELL 38500 Woodword Avenue, Suite 300 Bloomfteid Hills. M^-h^an 48304-5051 THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. GAKER/250051476 MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Johnny Norns Baker a/k/a Johnny N. Baker and Dulcey Baker a/k/a Dulcey L. Baker. Husband anu Wife, of Bellevue. Michigan (Mortgagors) to Beneficial Michigan Inc.. (Mortgagee) a Delaware Corporation dated October 21. 2004 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, on October 25. 2004 in Document #1136114. Barry County Records on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice the sum ot $92,591.85 including interest at the rate of 10 092% per annum together with any additional sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned as provided tor to said mortgage, and no suit or proceedings at law or to equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. NOW. THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute of the State of Michigan to such case made and pro­ vided. notice ts hereby given that on the 15th day of September, 2005 at 1:00 o'clock pm., the under­ signed wiH: At the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan foreclose said mortgage by srlling at pub­ lic auction to the highest bidder, the premises described to said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amounts due on said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expens­ es, including the attorneys fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: Land situated in the Township of Assyria. Barry County. State of Michigan, is described as follows: THE EAST 220 FEET OF THE NORTH 240 FEE! OF THE EAST 16 02 CHAINS OF THE NORTH 24 92 CHAINS OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 36. TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST Tax ID #08-01-036-004 20 Commonly known as: 10440 Huff Road The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale unless the properly is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days from the date of such safe. DATED: August 9. 2005 Mortgagee Beneficial Michigan Inc. Richard L. McDonnell (P38788) Attorney for Mortgagee 38500 Woodward Avenue. Suite 300 Bloomfield Hifis. Michigan 48304-5051 (248) 540-7500 ommmd Pub: 8/11 - 9/8 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Safe THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by ths foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If sny, shall be limit­ ed solely to ths return of the bld emount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas L. Wargo and Dorothy L Wargo, husband and wife, original morlgagor(s). to First Horizon Home Loan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 15, 2003. and recorded on July 24. 2003 in instrument 1109312. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ninety-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Nine And 47/100 Dollars ($198,769.47), including interest at 4.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ot the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings al 1:00 PM. on September 22. 2005 Said premises are situated m Charter Township of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 37. 38 and 39 of the Plat of Shady Shores, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats on Page 29 Except: part of Lot 37 of the Plat of Shady Shores desenoed Commencing at the Northwest corner of Lot 37 of the Plat of Shady Shores, thence South 80 degrees 07 minutes 45 seconds East 88.59 feet: thence North 84 degrees 33 minutes 15 seconds West 39 55 feet; thence North 76 degrees 34 min­ utes 30 seconds West 49.25 feet to the Place of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated August 25. 2005 For more information, please call: FC D 248 593 1309 Trott & Trott. P.C Attorneys For First Horizon Home Loan Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #064364F01 □««« NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a pubic heanng for the following Tabled Case Number V-21-2005 Den A Norma Elkins. Location: 5925 Marsh Rd . in Section 8 of Orangeville Twp Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 40<54-ft detached accessory building h^he* than allowed (20-ft 6 inches), the maximum height is 16­ ft; in the R-1 zoning district Case Number V-22-2005 Sally Stanton. Location: Butterfly Lane, in Section 33 of Irving Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to extend a pri­ vate dnve longer than 1250-ft. m the AR zoning dis­ trict Case Number V-23-2005 Ma.-y Lou Mawby (owner), Roger Mawby (applicant). Location: 4430 Trails End. in Section 4 of Orangeville Twp Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 32x36-fl replacement house with a 12x32-ft oeck doser to the rear lot hne (9-ft), the minimum is 10­ ft. and too dose to the comer lot line (2-ft). the min­ imum is 25-ft; also erecting a 24x36-ft replacement detached garage closer to the front lot line (18-ft). the minimum is 35-ft, and too dose to the rear lot line (2-rt), the minimum is 10-ft. and too dose to the coiner lot line (2-ft). the minimum is 25-ft. to the RL1 zoning district. Casa Number V-24-2005 Charles A Vicki Carey. Location: 943 Maple St., in Section 4 of Woodland Twp Purpose: Requesting a vanance to create a par­ cel with less lot area than required (10,000 sq ft) the minimum lot area is 12.000 sq ft, to the RL-2 zoning district Cat Number V-25-2005 Mathew A Teresa Location: 5041 Walnut Ridge, m Section 29 of Johnstown Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to enclose a porch on an existing deck that is attached to an existing house that is too dose to the side yard (9.2­ ft), the minimum is 10.5-ft. and too dose to the rear lot line (6.1 -ft), the minimum is 10-ft. and too dose to the comer lot line (10-ft). the minimum is 25-ft. in the RL-1 zoning district Caso Number V-26-2005 Brian Tack. Location: 6870 Lacey Rd.. In Section 8 of Assyna Twp Location: Requesting a vanance to e.ect a 32x34-ft addition to an existing home that is too dose to the road right of way (41 70-ft), the mini­ mum is 50-ft from road of way, to the A zoning dis­ trict. Case Number V-27-2005 Jeffrey A Melinda King Location: Lot 116 of Lynden Johncock Plat, to Section 6 of Orangeville Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 30x38-ft addition (1140 sq ft) onto an existing detached garage that is too dose to the rear lot line (2.7-ft). the minimum is 10-ft. and too dose to the side lot line (2.8-ft). the minimum ts 6-ft; and requesting a variance for the height of the building (19-ft from grade to peak), the maximum is 16-ft, and on the square lootage of the building, the total ot the building wffl 00,. 1620 sq ft (the maximum is 1024 $qft), (n the zoning district. Case Numtw y-28-2005 John Nlchrte (owner); Matthew D^Bott (applicant). Location: 192 E Hickory Rd . to Section 23 of Johnstown Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 21 x46-ft detached garage closer to the East side lot line (2-ft) and doser to the West (4 ft 4 inches), the minimum is 6-ft. to the RL-1 zoning district. Case Number V-29-2005 Fred A Doris Blysma. Location: 11062 S M-66 Hwy., to Section 9 of Assyria Twp. Purpose: Requesting a vanance to erect at 20x48-ft addition and to permit the existing location of an existing detached accessory building that is too dose to the side property line (9.4-ft). the mini­ mum *s 20-ft. to the A zoning district. Maating Dote: September 13, 2005. Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: Community Room to the Courts & Law Building at 206 Wes* Court Street, Hastings, Michigan. Site inspection of the above described proper­ tyties) will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above men­ tioned tone and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 948-4820 The variance application s) is/are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Strwt. Heatings, Ml 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.) Monday-Fnday. Please call the Planning Offce at (269) 945-1290 tor fur­ ther information The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers for the heanng impaired and audio tapes of printed materi­ als being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry, Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following Michael Brown/County Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49056. (269) 945-1284. Debbie Smith Barry County Clerk STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 2005-24352 DE Estate of Howard Kendall Buck Date of Birth November 10. 1913 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Howard Kendall Buck, who lived at 3953 N. Broadway. Carlton Township. Michigan died May 2. 2005 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Roseanne Beehler. named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court St. Ste 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the dale of publication of this notice. August 18. 2005 Law Office of Kathleen F. Cook Kathleen F Cook P31842 121 S. Cochran Ave Charlotte. Ml 48813 (517)543-7643 Roseanne Beehler 233 Kimball Ave Goideon. CO 80401 Notice Of Mortgage Forwctoaure Me THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MiLTFARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sete may be MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronald Hyatt and Collette Hyatt, his wife, ongmal mortgagw(s), to American EMa Ftoanctel. inc . Mortgagee, dated June 13. 2002. and recorded on July 22. 2002 to instrument 1084164. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Flagstar Bank. FSB as assignee by an assignment, to Barry county records, MidSgan. on which mortgage there is ctetmed to be due at toe date hereof the sum of Seventy-Three Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Six And 38/100 Dollars ($73,676 38). including interest at 8% per annum Under the power of saie contained to SMd mort­ gage and the statute to such case made md prowted. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wfl be foreclosed by a sate of toe mortgaged premieu. or son* rwi of them, at public vendue, at toe Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1XX) PM. on September 15. 2006 Said promises an situated to TownaNp of Hope, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of toe South 1/2 of the South 1/2 cf toe Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 29. Town 2 North. Rango 9 West described as totows Beginning at the Southeast comer of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said sectton; thence West along the South fine of toe Nortwoct fraction­ al 1/4 of said section 1255 teat; thence North p«Ntoi with too East lino of toe Northwest fracttanal 1A4 of said section 196 loot; thence East paraM vHto the South line of the Northwest fractional 1M of said section 959 foot; thence North parallel with too East iine of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said oocton 44 teet; thence East paraM with too South Ina of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said soebon 298 teat; thence South along the East line of the Northwest fractional IM of said section to too piece of begin­ ning. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 12 mottos from the date of such safe. Dated: August 18. 2005 For more information, please caH: FC W 248.593.1312 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Flagstar Bank, FSB 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #064095F01 irotice Of Mortgage Forocteouro Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTBPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MMJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This aate may bo reocinded by the foroctocing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, ohaR be imb­ ed ootely to the return of the tod amount tonMORTGAgTsalE - Deteult has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David Bock and Paula Bock, husband and wite. origin* mort­ gagors). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender, Mortgagee, dated Januvy 23, 2003, and recorded on January 27. 2003 In instrument 1096296, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there fe c-temod to bo due at the date hereof toe sum of Ona Hu>xfred S‘xiy-Four Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-Four .And 32/100 Dotiere (S164J94J2). including internet at 6.25% per annum. Under the powt< of safe contained in said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage «4I be fc; eclosed by a sak» of the mortgaged preertoes. or some part of them, at pttoNc vendue, at too Barry County Courthouse in Hasdngs * 120 PM, on September 22. 2005. Said premises are situated In VBa.-te of Freeport. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Northeast 1M of too Southwest 1M of Section 1. Town 4 North. Range 9 West. VHtego of FreepuIrving Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Commencing at the West 1M comer of said Section 1; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 21 seconds East 2620.06 teet along toe North fine of said Southwest 1/4 to the central 1M comer of aaid Section 1; thence South 00 degrees 06 minutes 49 seconds West 596.23 foot along East fine of eatd Southwest 1/4 to the point of beginning of tote description; thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes 49 seconds West 725.00 teet along said East Ine; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 48 seconds West 574.00 toot along the South hne of said Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1M; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 54 seconds East 833.51 teet; thence Southeasterly 206.83 toot on toe arc of a 454.10 foot radius curve !□ the right with a central angle of 26 degrees 05 mtoutes 49 seconds and f chord bearing South 58 degrees 20 minutes 06 eeoonds East 205.05 teet; thence North 89 degrees 42 minutes 48 seconds East 400.00 feet to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to a non­ exclusive 66.00 foot wide easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes to toe Northeast 1M of the Southwest 1 /4. Section 1, Town 4 North. Range 9 West Village of Freeport. Township of Irving. Barry County. Michigan, the centerline of said ease­ ment being described as: Commencing at toe West 1/4 comer of said Section 1; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 21 seconds East 1310 03 teet along the North line of said Southwest IM; thence South 00 degrees 02 mmutes 54 seconds West 466 86 teet along the West fine of said Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 to the point of beginning of this easement description; thence North 89 digress 42 minutes 48 seconds East 587.67 feet; thencri Southeasterly 356 65 teet on the arc of a 454.10 toot radius curve to the nght with a central angle of 45 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds and a chord bearing South 67 degrees 47 nwiutos 12 seconds East 347.55 teet to a radius point of 80.00 toot radius turn-around and the point o> ending of tfiis easement centerline description. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such safe Dated August 25. 2005 For more tokwmatton. ptease call: FC R 248.593 1305 Trott & Trott. P.C Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for fonder 30400 Tefegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fife #063692F01 �Page 12 - Thursday. September 1. 2005 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CON1ACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACT7VE MIU­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Dwane R Tagged, a single man. to Vand/k Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, mortgagee, dated November 17. 1996 and record­ ed November 24. 1998 in Instrument Number 1021358. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee, fka Bankers Trust Company of California N A., as Custodian or Trustee by assignment dated December 15. 1998 and recorded on March 18. 1999 in Instrument Number 1026708 . Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Fifty-Six Thousand Nine Hundred One and 51/100 Dollars ($56,901 51) including interest at the rate of 10.45% per annum. Under the power of sale con­ tained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mort­ gage wifl be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some pari of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 pjn. on September 15. 2005. The premises are located in the Wage of Freeport. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as Lot 5. Block 4. Village of Freeport, and the West 60 feet of Lot 6 of Block 4. Village of Freeport, according to the recorded ptat thereof as recorded m Uber 1 of Plats on Page 22. reserving the South 8 feet there from for Street purpose. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless property ts determined abandoned m accordant with MCLA §600 3241a. m which case the redemption period sha* be 30 days from the date of the sale TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS The foreciosino mortgagee can rescind the sale in tne event a 3rd party buys the properly and there is a simultaneous resolution with the bor­ rower. In that event, your damages, if any. are limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale Dated August 18. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCI­ ATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee, fka Bankers Trust Company of CaHomia NA, as Custodian or Trustee . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 209 3175 ASAP717432. 08/18. 08/25. 09701. 09/08 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescind­ ed by the forodoelng mortgagee. In that everrt, your damages. If any. shall bo limited eotefy to the return of the bld amount tendered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Corrina L Wasnich. a single woman, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee tor lender. Mortgagee, dated September 26. 2003. and recorded on September 30. 2003 in instrument 1114403. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Three And 96/100 Dollars ($92.163 96). including interest at 6.625% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute tn such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM, cn September 15. 2005. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: A parcel ot land in the Northwest fractional 1/4 of the Southeast fractional 1/4 of Section 32. Town 4 North. Range 8 Wes:, described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 post of said Section 32. thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 30 seconds East 1319.8 feet, thence North 0 degrees 4 minutes West 1333 feet for the true point of beginning of the description, thence North 0 degrees 04 minutes West 160 feet, thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 30 seconds West 200 feet thence South 0 degrees 4 miinutes East 160 feet, thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes SO seconds East 200 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period Shan be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in whch case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 18.2005 For more information. please caM: FC X 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . as nominee tor lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File *063818F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt col­ lector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Brenda Lynn Spencer, married and Clifford Spencer a/x/a Clifford Burnley Spencer to Long Beach Mortgage Corporation, a Delaware Corporation Mortgagee, dated June 24. 2003 and recorded July 9. 2003 in Document * 1108147, Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was subsequently assigned to: Wachovia Bank. NA. as Trustee for ths registered holders of GSAMP Trust 2004-SD1. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2OO4-SD1. on which mortgage then is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum u‘ One Hundred Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-Nine Dollars and Ninety-Six Cents ($109,729.96) including interest 9 25% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and prov.ded, notice is hereby g-ven that said mortgage wtH be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hastings. Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday, September 29, 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 27. Plat of Ridgewood Hills, as recorded m Liber 5 of Plats, on Page 85 of Barry County Records Commonly k.-own as 114 Ridgewood Trail. Delton Ml 49046 The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: AUGUST 24. 2005 Wachovia Bank. N A as Trustee for the registered holders of GSAMP Trust 2004-S01. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Senes 2004SD1. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys Potestivo & Associates. PC 811 South Blvd Suite 100 Rochester Hills. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No 05-37844 ASAP718909 8/30. 9/6. 9/13. 9/20 oiwm Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be resanded by the foreclosing mortgagee In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate, plus MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Roberta McNatt, an unmarried woman, original mort­ gagors). to Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis. Mortgagee, dated December 17. 2004. and record­ ed on December 22.2004 m instrument 1139146. m Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Four And 32/100 Dollars ($57,884.32), including interest at 6.5% per annum Under the power ot sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice ts hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part ot them, at pubke vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings at 1:00 PM. on September 29. 2005 Said premises tue situated n Township of Barry. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Beginning 1536 0 leot East of the South 114 post of Section 20, Town 2 North Range 9 West; thence North 00 degrees 57 minutes West 433.0 feet; thence East 262 feet; thence South 00 degrees 54 minutes 09 seconds West 432 99 feet; thence West 248 feet along the South line of said Section to the place of beginning. Subject to highway right of way for Ctoverdate Road The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date ot such sate, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated September 1. 2005 For more information, please call: FC W 248.593.1312 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File *064651F01 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage executed by Lori M Cushing, sin­ gle woman of 603 Washington St. Nashville. Mtc». gan 49073. Mortgagors, to the Eaton Federal Savings Bank of Charlotte. Eaton County. Michigan, a corporation organized under the laws of tt« United States, Mortgagee, dated January 10. 2002 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds tor Barry County, Michigan on January 14. 2002 in Uber 1073018. Pages 1 through 6. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due on September 1. 2005. tor principal, interest, late charges and delinquent escrow balance. the sum of Fifteen thousand eight hundred seventeen and 75/100 Dollars. ($15,817.75). and said Mortgagee having elected to deciare all sums secured by said Mortgage immediately due and payable because of the several defaults of the Mortgagors and no pro­ ceedings at law having been instituted ’o recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of said con­ tained in said Mortgage has become operative. NOW THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that by virtue of the power of sate contained m said Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, the said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the premises therein desenbed. or so much thereof as may be necessary, at pubic auc­ tion to the highest bidder, on the East steps of Clrcuh Court Building. 206 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court tn and for said County, on October 6. 2005. at 1XX) o'clock, local time tn the afternoon of said day. and said premis­ es w* be sold to pay the amount then due on said Mortgage, together with Eight. (8 00%) percent per annum interest, legal costs, attorney fees and also any taxes, insurance premiums and any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned Mortgage which it deemed necessary to pay to pro­ tect Its interest in the premises, which said premis­ es are described in said Mortgage as follows, to wit Lot 56. OA Phillips Addition. Village of Nashvflte. Bany County. Michigan, according to the record plat thereof, as recorded tn Liber 1 of Plats. Page 18, Barry County Recoras. Commonly known as 603 Washington St., Nashville. Michtgan 49073 The redemption penod will be Six (6) months from the time of such sate EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK A Federally Chartered Savings Bank 236 S. Cochran Ave. Chartone. Michigan 48813 Dated; September 1. 2005 ommw STATE OF MICHIGAN TRIAL COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY; CIRCU1T DIVISION In Re Petition to establish a Special Assessment District for Upper Crooked Lake, Prairieville and Barry Townships, Barry County Assessment District Rte No. 05-407-CH Hon. James H. Fisher NOTICE QF HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a HEARING w.ll be held in the Barry County Trial Court. Circuit Division, on the PETITION of Thomas C Doyle. Barry County Drain Commissioner, to confirm an Boundary; situated in Prairieville and Barry Townships. Barry County, pursuant to Part 307 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act. being 1994 PA 451. formerly the Inland Lake Level Act The Heanng will be held before the Honorable James H Fisher. Circuit Judge, at following place and time Wednesday. September 21.2005 ut 2:30 p.m. BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURTROOM 220 W. STATE ST. HASTINGS, Ml 49058 The Petition requests the Court confirm an Upper Crooked Lake Special Assessment District Boundary based on the following factors (a) Testimony and evidence offered by all interestad parsons and (b) Other pertinent facts and cir­ cumstances Dated August 3,2005 Thomas C. Doyte Barry County Drain Commissioner Delegated Authonty. Petitioner 220 West Slate Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-1385 Gordon Shane McNeill (P45852) Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 206 West Court Street. Suite 201 Hastings. Ml 49056 Notice CM Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert M Zech and Jennifer L Zech, husband and wife, origi­ nal mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc as nominee for tender. Mortgagee dated March 4. 2004 and recorded or, March 15. 2004 in instrument 1123609. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed lo be due at the date hereof the sum ot One Hundred Thirty Thousand Two Hundred Seventy And 66/100 Dollars ($130.270 66). includ­ ing interest at 6% per annum Under tne power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute tn such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiB be toredosod by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 00 PM. on September 15. 2005 Said premises are situated in Village of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as PARCEL 1: LOT 16 AND THE EAST 1/2 CF LOT 17. LAKEWOOD ACRES NO. 2, WOODLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS. PAGE 69. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. PARCEL 2: LOT 5. LAKEWOOD ACRES. WOODLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS. PAGE 2. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS The redemption penod shall be 6 months from date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated August 18. 2005 For more information, please call: FC X 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc as nominee for lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 2C0 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite *051340F02 NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY. Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Cor .mission will conduct a public heanng for the loilowinq Special Use Permits Cat' Number SP-18-2005 Hope United Mftnouiii unuren. Location; 2920 S M-37 Hwy., in Section 29 of Hastings Twp Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for a pre-school and daycare, in the AR zoning district Case Number SP-19-2005 Arian Boarsan (owner), Gun Lake Fanns (applicant). Location: 12770 114th St.. tn Section 30 of Orangeville Twp Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for migrant housing in the AR zoning district MEETING DATE: September 12, 2005. TIME: 7:00 p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts & Law Building at 206 West Court St. Hastings. Michigan. Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the day of the hearing Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing wil be given the opportunity to be heard at ttie above men­ tioned time and place Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 948-4820 The special nee application(s) ts/are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 am to 5 p.m (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday Please call the Planning Office at (269) 945­ 1290 for further information The County of Barry wiH provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materi­ als bemg considered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities al the meetingAieanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown. County Administrator, 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-1284 Debbie S. Smith Barry County Clerk THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIU­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steve Main and Abigail Mam husband and wife, to Amera Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, mortgagee, dated November 1. 2002 and recorded November 7. 2002 in Instrument Number 1091211. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation by assign­ ment dated November 14. 2002 and recorded on May 9. 2003 in Instrument Number 1103945 . Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Seventy-One Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Nine and 58/100 Dollars ($71,869.58) including interest at the rate of 9.25% per annum Under the power of sate contained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises. or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings in Bany County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on September 29, 2005 The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as Lot 3 of Block 5 of R.J Grants Second Addition to the City of Hastings, and the West 8 ?5 Feet of Lot 2 of Block of R.J Grant's Second Addition to tne City of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats Page 16 The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate unless the prop­ erty ts determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption gagee can resand the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there ts a simultaneous reso­ lution with the borrower In that event, your dam­ ages, rf any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate Dated September 1. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation . As Assignee PO Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 221.5476 ASAP719278 9/01. 9/08. 9/15. 9/22 □»***. AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - De’auft having been made m the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Roberta E Wierenga. a single person, also known as Roberta Wierenga of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor tc Fifth Third Bank dated the 31st day of January. A D 2003. and recorded in toe office of the Register ot Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 18th day of February. AD 2003. m Document No. 1097742 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is damned to be due. at the dale of this notice, tor principal and interest, the sum of $149.719 96 (One hundred Forty Nine thousand. Seven hundred Nineteen dol­ lars and Nmety Eight cents) including interest there on nt 6 49% (six oomt tour nme) percent pet annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now. therefore, by virtue of the power ot sate contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on . the 22nd day of September. A.D.. 2005. al 1XX) o'clock said mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sate at public auction, to the high­ est bidder, ct the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Barry County. Michigan, of the prem­ ises desenbed in said mortgage Which said prem­ ises are desenbed as loHows All that certain piece or parcel of land situate <n the Township of Yankee Springs, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and desenbed as foltows to wit: Condominium Unit 22. Bay Meadow Condominium, A Condominium according to the Master Deed Recorded in as Document No. 1052228. in the office of the Bany County Register of Deeds and designated as .Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plat No 19. together with full rights tn general common elements and lim­ ited common elements as set forth m said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of Pubic Acts of 1978. as amended Commonfy known as 1632 Parker Dr Tax ID: 06-16-280-022-00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ot such sate Dated: Auoust 18 2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO . LP.A. By: Daniel E. Best. (P-58501) Attorney fOf Assignee of Mortgagee Weltman. Weinberg 6 Rets Co, L P.A. 755 W Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy. Michigan 48084 WWR*03766595 Pub 8/19-9/16 o^so. Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This Mfa may ba rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if snv. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bd amount ten­ dered at sate, plus InhvesL MORTGAGE SALE - Default han been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Duane E Bowerman and Maria E Bowerman, husbai^ and wHe. ongtnal mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee xnr tends. Mortgagee, dated April 11. 2002, and recocted on April 23. 2002 m instrument 1078742. and moa-fied by Affidavit executed on April 23. 2004 and recon.’ed on April 26.2004 in instrument 1126349. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed tc be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Ihousand One Hundred Sixty-Nine And 62/100 Dollars ($92,169.62), including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wifl be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubhc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM, on September 15. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing on the South 1/B Hne of Section 35 where 1/8 hne Intersected by State Trunk Line Highway M-37, thence Northwesterly along said Highway 250 teet for a place of begin­ ning; thence Northwesterly along said Highway 250 feat; thence West 528 feet: thence Southeasterly parallel with the Highway 250 teet; thence East 528 feet to the place of beginning, al In the North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 35. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Thomapple Township. Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: August 18.2005 For more information, please call FC X 246 593 1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc as nominee for tender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte *063896F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE W ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m the condNions of a mortgage made by Donald E Lavair Jr. and Sara E. Lavau. husband and wife, to Amariqueat Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated October 28.2004 and recorded November 18.2005 in Instrument Number 1137435, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by WM Specialty Mortgage LLC. Without Recourse by assignment submitted to and reced­ ed by the Bany County Register ot Deeds. There ts claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum cl One Hundred E»ghty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Thirty and 17/100 DoNars ($189,430 17) indudtog interest at the rate ot 6.95% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State ot Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wfl be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part ot them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings in Bany County. Michigan at 1XX) p.m. on September 29. 2005 The premises an located m the Township ot Thomapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are The South 220 Feet ot the West 264 Feet of ths West 330 Feet of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17. Town 4 North. Range 14 West, Thomapple Township. Barry County, The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned m accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ot the stee. TO ALL PURCHASERS: Tho foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a sanultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages. H any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale. Dated. September 1. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor WM Specialty Mortgage LLC. Without Recourse. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite NO. 2142317 WMWir AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (241) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions ot a certain mortgage made by Douglas C. Gonsalves and Mary Lou Gonsalves, husband and wife as joint tenants of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to Long Beach Mortgage Company dated tho 23rd day of October, A.D. 2000, and recorded m the office of toe Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State ot Michigan, on tho 31st day of October, A.D. 2000, in Instrument No. 1051393 of Barry Records, which said mortgage was thereafter on, to-wrt tho 20th day of Juno. AD 2005. assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, f/k/a Bankers Trust Company of California. N.A.. as Trustee tor Asset Backed Securities Corporation Long Beach Home Equity Loan Trust 2000-LB1. thru mesne assign­ ments and recorded on July 26.2005 in the office at Register of Deeds in Instrument No. 1150056 lor said County of Bany Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due. at the date of thia notice, tor principal and interest, tho sum of $87.943 75 (Eighty Seven thousand. Nine hundred Forty Three dollars and Seventy Five ) including interest there o>? at 10.95% (ton point nine five) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing u?en instituted to recover tho debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of tho power of sale contained In said mortgage, and pursuant to tn» statute of tho State of Michigan in such rase made and provided, nodes is hereby given that o.' . the 6th osy of October. A.D, 2005, at 1XX) o'ctock said moigage wtl bo torectoeed by a sate at pubic ^«ctkr . to the high­ est bidder, at the Bany County C-iurthouse in Hastings. Ml. Bany County. Michigan. oT prem­ ises described In said mortgage. Whiot saki prem­ ises are described as follows Al the! certain pieco or parcel of land situate in the of Hasrings, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wk: The East 48 test of Lot 1306 of tho City. Formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recurdod ptat Commonly known as: 319 W. South Street Tax ID: 06-55001-471-000 Theredempuxtperiodshakbe fromthodetent such sate, unless determined abandoned in accor­ dance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case tho redemption period Shan be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated Seotember i 2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO.. LPA By. Daniel E. Best. (P-58501) Attorney tor Assignee of Mortgagee Weftman, Weinberg & Reis Co, LPA 755 W. Big Beaver Road. Suite 1620 Troy. Michigan 48064 WWR*04382426 City of Hastings Public Notice The City of Hastings seeks qualified candidates for appototment to the Zoning Board of Appeals Members are required to be City residents Interested persons are encouraged to apply for appointment by completing an application form available at City HaH. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 08M4M i TTromas Emery City Cicrk �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 1.2005 - Pape 13 P®[LD@S UJB/LTJ Speakers, speaker box stolen from porch area of home CITY OF HASTINGS — Owners of a home in the 400 block of West Mill Street told police that someone had entered the porch area and removed a four-foot speaker box that housed two 12-inch speakers sometime during the evening hours of Thursday. Aug. 18. There was a report that a suspicious vehicle was seen in the area. It was described as a gray colored Dodge or Plymouth. Anyone with more information is asked to call Hastings City Police at (269) 945-5744. Intoxicated man arrested for carrying concealed weapon CITY OF HASTINGS — Douglas Branch. 23. of Hastings, was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon last Saturday evening. Police said a complaint was received at about 8:15 p.m. of an unruly intoxicated man in in the I (X) block of West Stale Street during the Summerfest celebration. Officers said they found the subject in a verbal confrontation with reserve officers. A citizen earlier had reported that an intoxicated male subject was walking around in the downtown area with an open con­ tainer of alcohol. During the investigation, a double edged knife was seen protruding from the man's popket. Officers seized the knife and placed Branch under arrest. Alcohol a factor in domestic assault complaint CITY OF HASTINGS — Michael Keast, 58. of Hastings, was arrested on charges of domestic assault last Sunday. Aug. 28. Hastings City Police responded to a complaint at a residence in the 1000 block of Balsam Drive at about 10:15 that evening. The 60-year-old victim called to complain she had been assaulted by her roommate after a verbal argument. Alcohol is believed to have been a factor in the assault. Theft of several items reported at Marsh Road residence ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP — A rural resident reported the theft of several items from a residence on Marsh Road Monday. Aug. 29. Items taken included a set of golf clubs, generator. “Sawz-all." welder and a motorcycle helmet. Anyone with information is asked to call the Michigan State Police Hastings post at (269) 948-8283. Residents may call to ask for additional patrols BARRY COUNTY — Residents may call authorities to request extra patrols around their homes or to give information to detectives. Local law enforcement authorities ask that residents call the business lines during normal business hours. The numbers are as follows: Michigan State Police Hastings Post (269) 948-8283. Barry County Sheriff Department (269) 948-4805. Hastings City Police (269) 945-5744. and Barry County Silent Observer at (800) 310-9031. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER 945-9554 / or Stilt / or Ki nt (uinii't Side FOR SALE- 2 Home Lite chain saws. $125 each. (269)721-8733 1BD APARTMENT FOR RENT: 1509 Morton Si. in Lake Odessa. $450 per month, inc. water & sewer. 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Any interested parties should contact Mark VanBu­ ren at (269)948-8037 ext. 2 for more information. DRIVER: additional CDL-A drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment. (616)248-7729 DRIVER: additional CDL-A drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Good working envi­ ronment. (616)248-7729 • David Scott.,25 of Hastings, was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court last week to continuation of his probation and $250 in court costs for two counts of violating his probation in two separate cases. The violation in each case was of failing to report to his pro­ bation officer after graduating from the adult drug court program in May. In both cases his original charges were of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, third offense. This felony charge has a maximum penalty of $500 tc $5,000 in fines and one to five years in jail or probation with 30 days to one year in jail. • Steven Stap. 31. of Richland, was sentenced to five years on probation and one year in jail with credit for 166 days served for violating his probation by being terminated from the adult drug court program in July. His original charge was of malicious destruction of property valued between $1,000 and $20,000 from Prairieville Township in June of 2003. Circuit Judge James Fisher noted in his sentencing report thst the probation was extended to five years because Stap abscond ed from probation several times. • Daniel Rench. 19. of Hastings, was sentenced to nine months in jail with credit for 196 days served for violating his probation by failing to report to the probation office from December to the present. Rench also will be unsuccessfully discharged from pro­ bation upon his release from jail. His original charges was of unlawful use of a motor vehicle in September 2003 in Baltimore Township. Judge Fisher noted in his sentencing report that Rench received the jail sentence due to absconding from probation sev­ eral times. Thjs charge stems from an incident in April 2004 in Hastings. • James Kaufman. 36. of Hastings, was sentenced to three years probation, two months in jail with credit for 65 days served, and SI .525 in court costs and fines for one count of assaulting, resisting or obstructing a police officer. This charge is from June in Hastings and it carries a maximum penalty of two years in jail and/or $2,000 in fines. • John Vandcrmeer. 27. of Hastings, was sentenced to two years on probation, substance abuse counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, three months in jail with credit for 36 days served, and $1,100 in court costs and fines for one count of assaulting, resisting or obstructing a police officer. This charge stems from a July incident in Castleton Township and has a maximum penalty of two years in jail and/or $2,000 in fines. • Angel Shoup. 36, of Delton, was sentenced to two years on probation, two days in jail, and $920 in court costs and fines for one count of maintaining a drug house. This charge is FpETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATE^, from February PC.. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT in Barry AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ Township and TACT OUR OFFICE AT (246) 539-7400 IF YOU has a maximum ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. penalty of two MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in years in jail the conditions of a mortgage made by: MICHAEL R and/or $25,000 KEELER and REBECCA R KEELER, as husband and wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration in fines. • David Hurtado. 42. of Hastings, was sentenced under a one year delayed sentence agreement to one year on probation, one day in jail with credit for one day served, and $465 in court costs and fines for one count of domestic violence, second degree. Any size *189 Quality & Affordability Premium Vinyl Windows White Double-Hung Window • Guaranteed Low Price Installed! • Save Money on your Healing & Cooling Bills Stsmtanfl • Glass Breakage Warranty • Lifetime Warranty • Double-pane Glass •Series 4000 Call fora FREE Estimate "Simpfylht Best lor Last' An HWC Company 5228 Division Ave. S 616-988-9996 800-831-3779 LEGAL NOTICES Systems. Inc.. ("MERS") solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns. Exchange Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated December 28. 2001. and recorded on January 9. 2002 in Document No 1072704, sa;d mortgage re­ recorded December 1. 2004 in Instrument No. 1137980, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY AND 70/100 DOLLARS ($110,150.70). including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some pan of them, al public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 o'clock p.m., on, September 22. 2005. Said Premises are situated in Township of Carlton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northwest 1/ 4 of the Southwest 1/ 4 of Section 30. Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Carlton Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the West hne of Section 30.194.5 feet from the West 1/ 4 post thereof; thence East 571 fee’, more of less, along the South line of lands conveyed an recorded in Liber 143 of Deeds, on Page 198 to the East hne of the West 1/ 2 of the Northwest 1 I 4 of the Southwest 1/ 4 of Section 30. thence South 297 feet along said East line; thence West 571 feet, more or less to the West hne of Section 30; thence North 297 feet lo the place of beginning TAX ID NO 08-04-030-325-100-02 The Redemption period shall be 12 months from me date of such sale Dated August 22. 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. ("MERS") solely as nominee for Lender and Lender’s successors ano assigns. Exchange Financial Corporation. Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC 23100 Providence Drive. Suite 450 Southfield. Michigan 48075 mmism HELP WANTED: truck driver, must have CDL. Murray's Asphalt (517)852­ 0530 _____ ... - ----------------- . ...... , JOIN A SUPERIOR TEAM! Superior Auto/SAC Fi­ nance, Inc. has a full-time opportunity for collections at our new store in Hastings for a self-motivated, energet­ ic individual with strong or­ ganizational skills and previ­ ous office experience is needed. Prior collections ex­ perience a plus with ac­ counting knowledge and ba­ sic computer skills necessa­ ry. This position is responsi­ ble for collections, receiving payments, customers service and various clerical duties. We offer a great benefit and wage package along with performance incentives and career growth potential. Qualified candidates can fax resumes to (260)969-1988, mail to SAC Finance, Inc., Hastings, 808 Let Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825, or apply in person at Superior Auto, Inc. 301 West State Street, Hastings, Ml. EOE POSITION OPEN: Library Page. Shelve books, assist li­ brary patrons fins materials, open mail, maintain maga­ zine files and label, shelf­ reading, data base searching. Qualifications: know Dewey Decimal System, concern for details, good interpersonal skills, PC computer experi­ ence. Hours: 10 per week, af­ ternoons, evenings, Satur­ days. No benefits. $5.15 per hour. Apply: Hastings Pub­ lic Library by September 10, 2005. ' Iln\iiit \\ Sen in \ , AN ARTIST AT WORK. Do you have room or office that neerfs a special touch? Let me decorate it for you. Painting, wallpapering and finding flat right decoration for your home or office to create tha' special touch. Cail Rad el or Sallv, (269)948-8508 Early morre ing or after 6pr»- for appoint­ ments. .... DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. GJl (269)345-1173. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE: Home & Office cleaning for all your needs. Weekly, semi-monthly, monthly or that special one time. In business for 20 years serving southeast Kent 4c all of Barry County. All work­ ers bonded. Call (269)948­ 8508 or (269)945-9448. FURNITURE, HOME DE­ COR, movies, some clothes k misc. 10772 Nash Hwy, Clarksville. September 1st 2nd 4c 3rd., 8:30am-4pm. GARAGE SALE: women's clothes, odds 4c ends. Girls clothes from sizes 6x to womens 28. Thurs, Fri, 4c Sat, 9am-5pm. 10012 Keller Rd., Delton. MOVING SALE: EVERY­ THING must go, all items priced to sell. Antiques, col­ lectables, many new craft items and fabric. Vintage Red & White Enamelware, pie safe, oak rocker, misc. ta­ bles and chairs, baby stroller 4c play pen. books (old and new, hardcover and paper­ back), full set of Louis Lamour western paperbacks, LP records (70's k 80's), 45 speed records, canning jars and canning supplies, two Erector sets, misc. household items, lumber, 3 brand new 6 panel white interior pn-hung doors, 716 Allis Chalmers with mower deck, snow blower and cab, farm scale, bam and garage items. Sept. 1st.. 2nd. k 3rd. 9am-?, 6710 W. Barnum Road, Mid­ dleville (4 miles from Mid­ dleville off West State Road). MOVING SALE: SATUR­ DAY - MONDAY. Port-apotty, workout center, bar with stools, plus misc. items. 6197 Keller Rd SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD, 8AM-NOON. 520 Porritt, between Irving k Whit­ more.______________________ PARK WIDE YARD SALE: Saturday, September 3rd 9am1pm. 5625 Thomapple Lake Road A'< nl I .nil. 4 BUILDING SITES. 2.2 to 8.6 acres. 3 with north branch of Thomapple River frontage. Approximately 5 miles northeast of Hastings. $49,900-$62.900. Land con­ tract terms available. (616)891-8982. FREE HOUSE!! MUST move or dismantle within 60 days $1,000. deposit re­ quited. Refitndable when tne job is complete. Insur­ ance requin d. (269)945-2427 ( .OHIIIIIIititX^^Htll < NOTICE OF HEARING FOR MOTION to extend personal protection orc er Robert F. Ploeger Jr. vs Jaris K. Barry 04-2150PP. Hearirg date September 14, 2005 11:00am. 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Lakewood and Hastings had one of their best battles in a few years, with the Saxons knock­ ing on rhe door to pull within a touchdown in the fourth quarter in their first game under first year-head coach Fred Rademacher. There was a bit of a surprise as well, with how soundly Comstock handled the Thomapple Kellogg Trojans. Hastings. Lakewood. Maple Valley, and Thomapple Kellogg will all play Thursday evening games this week, with the lone Friday night contest between Delton Kellogg and the Gull I ake Blue Devils at Gull Lake. The season gets tougher for a couple teams this week. The Panthers go from facing one of Hastings’ first-year head coach Fred Rademacher talks things over with his offense during a second quarter time-out Friday night in the season opener with Lakewood. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the weaker teams in the Wolverine Conference to one that expects to be near the top. Gull Lake. Hastings hits the road to face a Forest Hills Central program that has struggled the past few seasons lo find ways to win against tough competition from the Grand Rapids area. In a non-conference contest last Friday night, the Rangers from FHC were trounced 31 -8 by the Coopersville Broncos. Thomapple Kellogg was without all-state honorable mention running back Ben Ybema when it opened the season last Friday night, and will look for a boost both on offense and in the defensive backfield from his return when the Trojans host Holland Christian Thursday. Ybema suffered a concussion in a pre-season scrimmage. The Trojans former O-K Gold Conference rivals from Holland Christian opened up their third season of varsity football with an impressive 34-7 victory over Holland. The Maroons now play in the O-K Gold Green Conference, which includes Mona Shores, Recths-Puffer. Zeeland East. Zeeland West. Muskegon, and Unity Christian. Lakewood brought its Wing-T offense to Hastings, who was running that style of O for the first lime last Friday. The Vikings came away with a victory, and will set the Wing-T again when they play their first home game. Thursday against Belding. When many people thing about the Wing-T in high school football, they automatically think cf the Belding Redskins. Belding lost to a talented Greenville team last week. 27-8. but should be a bit more prepared to slow down the Viking offense than the Saxons were. In Nashville, Maple Valley and Olivet will square off as non-conference foes for the first time since the formation of the Southern Michigan Athletic Association in 1982. Both teams are now a part of the Southern Michigan Athletic Conference, but the Lions now compete against Parma-Western. Hillsdale, Stockbridge. Albion, Brooklyn Columbia Central, and Leslie in the league’s Division 1 while Olivet is in Division 2. Current Records Delton Hastings Lakewood Maple Valley Middleville 1-0 0-1 1-0 1 -0 0-1 Here’s a round-up of last Friday’s local gridiron action. First full week of fall sports gets season off on right foot No offense to the golfers and the tennis players around the area who have been com­ peting for at least two weeks now. but what a great first week to the 2005 fall sports sea­ son we had in Barry County. There was only one blemish that I heard about, a near brawl at the Thomapple Kellogg basketball game with Grand Rapids Central. I wish I could have been there to see it to tell you more about it. not as much as I wish it would never have happened, but everyone sur­ vived to play another day after TK senior forward Rebekah Raymond was knocked upside the head by one of the Rams. Barring that one incident, what a great week. Raymond’s teammate Jessica Flaska hit the 1,000 point plateau on a nice little lob inside by teammate Ashleigh Lund. If the world had more Jessica Flaska’s in it, coaches would sleep a lot easier at night. Any honors that arc bestowed upon her this season are well deserved. Keep a close eye on the Trojan star. There aren’t too many times you get to watch any athlete dominate their sport for four consecutive years on the varsity, and the senior sea­ son is always special. Running a close second to the Trojan star’s mile-stone was the Lakewood versus Hastings varsity football game Friday night. That’s the most fun I’ve had at one of those opening night contests since I started this job in the fall of 2002. Lakewood probably should have had an easier time of things. It’s not every Friday night that a team can turn the ball over three times and allow it opponent to recover two on-side kicks, and still win by two touchdowns. Hastings head coach Fred Rademacher took the field to loud applause, but even better than that was the applause the home town fans gave to Rademacher and the Saxons as they headed off the field following the contest. Everyone wants to win. especially the players and coaches, but the applause were well deserved. Radenucher looked a little bit like a gambler in the game. Hastings first one-side kick came midway through the third quarter with the team trail­ ing 39-18. The Saxons had to punt, but it was a nice attempt to slay in the game. The sec­ ond on-side kick should have been expected by the Vikings, but Hastings still managed to get the ball back and drove down the field in an attempt to pull within a touchdown late in the fourth quarter. Hastings first touch down game with 3:28 left in the first quarter, when the Saxons went for it on fourth-and-ten at the Lakewood 25-yard-line on a nice little pass play. At the 25. that’s a little loo close to punt and a little too far away to try a field goal. The new coach made the right choice. The Saxons tried for a fourth down conversion again on fourth-and-four from their own 40-yard-line later in the second quarter just after Lakewood took a 16-12 lead. That one back-fired, and Lakewood took over at the Hastings 41. The Vikings crossed that distance in four plays to go ahead by 12. Rademacher said later that he has faith in his offense, and the didn't really consider it a < isk. 1 probably would call that one a risk, but if a coach is going to hit the sidelines and say hey we're going to lake this victory. I'm all for it. Hopefully, the Saxons still have that competitive spirit when they’re taking on Thomapple Kellogg in late October. Rademacher couldn't get his first win. but Rollie Ferris got his first as the head coach of Delton Kellogg. That's another one I wish I could have seen. Those kids on the Delton football team deserved to have their moment in the sun. The Saxons best shot at a moment in the sun might come tonight at Forest Hills Central. Iuikewood 46. Hastings 30 Lakewood varsity football coach Bob Veitch thought his Vikings did a good job of fighting through the tough times in the 2005 season opener Friday night, a 46-30 victory at Hastings. He just wished that his team hadn't created most of the tough times for itself The Vikings committed three turnovers, and saw the Saxons pick up a pair of onside kicks to keep the game interesting into the fourth quarter in the first game for new head coach Fred Rademacher. Lakewood capped a ten-play drive with a one-yard touchdown run by Eddie Phillips to open the second half. Levi Phelps extra point gave the Vikings'a 39-12 lead. Hastings pulled back into the game and had the ball first-and-goal at the Lakewood five-yard line with just under three minutes to play, trailing 46-30. The Vikings managed to stuff three running plays, and linebacker Aaron Byler chased down Saxon quarterback Kyle Girrbach as he rolled to his left looking for a receiver on fourth down to preserve the margin. ’’I’m proud of the way they played, of the way they fought back.” said Rademacher of his players, “and I’m disappointed in the out­ come. They stepped up and didn't quit. I told them, don't be satisfied.” Hastings responded to the Phillips touch­ down by driving the ball 61 yards in five plays. A 53-yard run by Bradan King on third down and seven ai the Saxon 42-yard line put Hastings in position to score, and Ashtin King carried the ball the final two-yards to make the score 39-18. The Saxons recovered an on-side kick attempt, but Byler’s first sack of the night on third down forced a Saxon put. Matt Donnini’s kick bounded around in Lakewood territory and hit a Viking blocker in the back. Hastings took over at the Viking 25. After a fourth down conversion. D.J. Falconer carried the ball in from six yards out to cut the Viking lead to 39-24. When I^kewood finally got the ball back in its hands, the Vikings went on a 12-play drive scoring on a three-yard run by half back Justin Keller that made the score 46-24 aftePhelps extra-point kick. Hastings never found a way to stop Lakewood running backs Phillips, Rowland, and Keller. The Vikings had a total of 327 yards on the ground. Phillips led the way with 139 on 19 carries Rowland rushed 16 limes for 97 yards, and Keller ran 11 times for 81. The Vikings and Saxons, under Rademacher, ran similar Wing-T offenses. The Vikings have had a year in the system under Veitch, while the Saxons arc trying to pick it up for the first time. “There's still work to be done with it," Rademacher said. “It’s still new to these playr ers.” Hastings didn’t have too much trouble run­ ning the offense against the Viking defense, but for the Saxon defense finding the ball car­ rier was often a challenge. “I didn’t feel we did a great job carrying out our fakes," said Veitch. “Eddie (Phillips) did a terrific job with it. That’s why, I think, he had an outstanding game.” It only took the Saxon offense seven plays to pull within 16 points again after Falconer put them in Lakewood territory with a solid kick-return following the Keller score. Ashtin King scored on a three-yard run to make the score 46-30. The Saxons recovered a second on-side kick, that drive ended with the Byler sack that came with 1:13 to play. “I thought they did an excellent job offen­ sively for their first year (running the WingT).” said Veitch. “They did an outstanding job." “Defensively, some things didn't happen for us.” Adam Fyan and Alex Sadovski did what they could for the Viking defense. Fyan led the defense with 11 tackles. Sadovski hsd ten. Cody Dupont had nine, and Lee Jackson and Gabe O’Mara eight apiece for the Viking D. “Lakewood's a big tough physical football team,” said Rademacher. “I give them a lot of credit.” Lakewood got on the scoreboard first when the defense forced a punt on the Saxats’ first series. The fourth down snap flew part the punter, who was eventually taken down in 'he end zone for a safety. The Vikings then took the ensuing free kick and went 70 yards in six plays to score on a ten-yard run by Rowland. Rowland added the two-point conversion to give his team a 10-0 lead. A long Saxon drive following the Viking TD came down to fourth and ten at the Viking 25 yard-line. Girrbach ran a bootleg out to the left and completed a pass just over Viking DB Keller to Chris Timmerman who carried it in for a TD. The Vikings then fumbled the ensu­ ing kick-off and Donnini took the ball on the first play 31 yards for a second Saxon score. The Saxons led 12-10. Phillips first TD of the night came on a sixyard run when the Vikings got the ball back to make it 16-12. The Saxons failed on their next fourth down try and Lakewood took over on the Saxon 41-yard line. Keller broke out with a 31-yard run on the fist play of the drive, then after a short carry by Rowland, took off 26 yards to put his team up 22-12. Rowland added the two-point conversion. The next lime the Vikings got their hands on the football, quarterback Jesse Martin tossed his only pass of the game 34 yards to Rowland who made a nice catch reaching in front of himself as he raced towards the goal line. Rowland’s two-point run made it 32-12 Senior Andy Spencer races the ball up field in the first half of Friday night's win over Otsego (Photo by Linda Boyce) in favor of Lakewood at the half. Hastings’ offense was led by Donnini. who carried the ball 18 times for 104 yards. Falconer toted the ball 10 times for 62 yards, and Bradan King rushed five times for 60 yards. The Saxons had 274 total yards on the ground and 35 in the air. Delton Kellogg, Otsego The Delton Kellogg Panthers and secondyear head coach Rollie Ferris finally got a big break, and it helped the team to a 14-6 victo­ ry in the season opener against Otsego on Friday night The Delton defense forced Otsego into a fourth down midway through the second half, and the snap from center sailed over the Bulldog punter’s hands. Delton took over and scored the go ahead touchdown early in the fourth quarter on a four-yard run by quarterback Jimmy Hammann. Steven Scoby's extra-point kick gave the Panthers their first lead of the season at 7-6 with 9:44 remaining in the game. When the Panthers got the ball back. Andy Spencer plowed through the middle of the line and broke through for a 55-yard touch­ down to give his team some breathing room. Scoby again added the extra-point and Delton closed the door from there. Ov-ego scored the only points of the first hJf, when Demario Hawkins broke through the ri^ht side of the Delton defense for a oneyard TD plunge. Maple Vdfcy 30, Pewamo-Westphalia Maple Valley’s inexperienced defense made the stop it had tc for the Lioo varsity football team to come up with an opening night 30-23 win at Pewamo-Wes; phalia Friday. The Lions have ten new faces on defense, and the Pirates took advantage early to lead 21-18 heading into the fourth quarter. The Lions scored two fourth quarter touchdcwns. and held the Pirate offense in check. Pewamo-Westphalia’s only fourth quarter points came on a safety with 3:11 to play in the game. That cut a 30-21 Lion lead to 30-23, with the Pirates set to get the ball back. P.W. drove down inside the Lion 25-yard line needing just one touch down and an extra point to tie before time ran out The Lions had been the ones trying to come from behind for most of the evening. ’•Overall our effort was good," said Maple See FOOTBALL, next page Lakewood s Justin Keller is dragged down to the turf by Hastings Garrett Harris (8). Matt Teunessen (11) and Sy Overmyer (42) in the first quarter of the Vikings' 46-30 victory on Johnson Field Friday night in Hastings (Photo «© 2005 cincoman) �The Hastings Benner - Thursday. September 1. 2005 - Page 15 FOOTBALL, continued from previous page Valley head coach Guenther Mittelstacdt. “We came back after falling behind several times. We just hope we can play better defen­ sively and be a little sharper on offense.” The Lions never trailed by more than eight points in the contest. Pewamo-Westphalia took a 14-6 lead early in the second quarter on a five-yard run by Kyle Weber. The Lion offense responded by scoring two touch­ downs in the final three minutes of the half to pull in front. Senior quarterback Matt Gordeneer plunged across the goal line from a yard out with 2:08 left in the half to pull the Lions within two points at 14-12. On the final play of the first half, the Lions had the ball back in their hands and Gordeneer hit teammate TJ. Bently with a 47-yard touchdown pass to pull in front fur the first time in the game at 18-14. It was Gordeneer’s second touchdown pass of the night. He hit teammate Adam Lamphere with a 63-yard pass a minute into the second quarter to cut a 7-0 PewamoWestphalia lead down to 7-6. The Pirates had an answer for the Lions until the very end. They came out in the sec­ ond half and scored with 6:59 left in the third quarter to take the lead back on a 29-yard run by Paul Platte. The extra-point made the score 21-18 in favor of P.W. It was Platte’s second TD. He got the Pirates Ou (he scoreboard when he hauled in a 16-yard pass from quarterback Drew Thelen with 9:20 left in the first quarter which his team up 7-0. With 9:08 left in the fourth quarter Tim Wood scored to put the Lions up 24-21. then Tyler Christensen put the fingl points on the board for Valley with a 19-yard TD scamper with 4:34 to play. Christensen had 71 yards on 12 carries for the Maple Valley oflensc. and tied Levi Andler for the team lead with seven tackles apiece. Wood carried the ball five times for 70 yards, and Lamphere led the Lion offense by carrying six times for 82 yards. The Lions racked up 266 yards on the ground and 405 yards of total offense. The Pirates had 232 yards total, with 202 coming on the ground. The Lions will be home for the first time this Thursday when they host the Olivet Eagles in a non-conference clash. Olivet and the Lions are both 1-0. The Eagles topped Williamston 21-14 on Friday night. Comstock 34, Middleville 14 Comstock put the foot back in football and rode an impressive aerial game to pin a 34-14 season opening loss on visiting Middleville Friday night. It was some spectacular kicking by Jim Buzzell and Jayson Klinger and the passing of veteran quarterback TJ. Campbell that dealt the guest Trojans their first defeat in the three consecutive season opening bail-game?, the two school have had together. In the meantime. Middleville struggled with too many mistakes such as penalties at the worst possible times, fumbles and inter­ ceptions. Tie role of Comstock’s stellar kicking game pinned the Trojans deep in their own territory virtually ail night long. The best they could do after c kickoff was their own 29-yard line, and that was only because of a penalty. The trend started from the opening whistle, when Buzzell booled a high kick that tixik some strange hops only 10 yards away from the Middleville end zone. The Trojans had to start their first series 90 yards away. They got their best starting field position not long afterward w hen Mitch Fisher picked off a Campbell aerial near midfield, but failed to convert. I atcr in the first quarter. Klinger got off a tremendous punt of 72 yards that pushed Middleville all the way back to its own 6. Though coach Tim Penfield’s group was able to start a brief drive, they fumbled the ball at their own 32 and the Colts’ Austin Jordan pounced on the loose pigskin. It took nine plays, but Campbell was able to move his team into the end zone early in the first quarter as Josh Auchubon went over the goal line from a yard out with 10:26 left in the second period. Buzzell booted the extra point and it was 7-0. Though the Trojans began their subsequent drive deep in their own territory, they got a huge lift from a couple of long reverse runs by speedster Troy Rock, one of 53 yards and another of 17. both sprung by key blocks from linemen Glen Brock and Don Johnson. Things were looking a lot better in just a lit­ tle more than two minutes after Comstock drew first blood as James Smith carried the ball in from two yards and quarterback Jason Blain’s boot knotted the score at 7-7. For just a brief moment it looked like the Trojans had captured the game’s momentum, when Blain intercepted a Campbell pass and returned the bail to his own 41. but referees ruled Campbell had been roughed up too much and too late after he released the pass. So instead of stopping Comstock's drive and gaining possession at their own 41. Middleville saw the Colts continue their march 39 yards away from the end zone. Unfortunately. Campbell hit Nick Rickstad with a sideline pass to the 5-yard line just two plays later and then, operating out of a shot­ gun offensive formation all night, took it up the middle for the final five yards. Not long afterward, sophomore Andrew Gilbert came up with an interception to stop another threat by the Colts, but the joy was short-lived as the Trojans coughed up the football yet one more time. Comstock made one more scoring threat just before time ran out. and it look a huge defensive sack by Trojan lineman Mike Munjoy to put a stop to it. Thus the Colts were able to i.rount a 14-7 lead at intermission, but the thinking had to be that if Middleville could stop making mis­ takes and get a little sustained offense, every­ Delton Kellogg senior quarterback Jimmy Hammann brings his team up to the line of scrimmage in the first half of Friday night's 14-6 victory over Otsego at DKHS. (Photo by Linda Boyce) thing would be all right. But it was not to be. Shortly after Comstock took the second half kickoff, it was faced with a nasty fourth down and eight at the Middleville 31, but Campbell hooked up with Rickstad for a 31yard scoring strike and suddenly it was 21-7. The play capped a 10-play, 66-yard drive, perhaps Comstock's longest of the night. Play got unbearably sloppy for a spell after that, with both teams being assessed unsports­ manlike conduct and personal penalties. Campbell struck again just minutes later with a 9-yard aerial TD hookup with Emmanuel Spencer, and the Colts were stuck with a 15yard unsportsmanlike conduct penally for their behavior after the TD. This helped cause Buzzell to have his extra point try blocked. In keeping with the spirit all night long. Middleville was stuck on its own one-yard line after a successful 40-yard coffin comer punt by Klinger. However, this lime the Trojans responded with some grit and determination. Rock on the first play from scrimmage broke loose up the middle, all the way up to the 30. Blain then connected on three consecutive nifty passes to Joe Sanford. Gilbert and Isaac Thaler, which got his team all the way to the Colts’ 28. On fourth down. Blain clicked with Rock for a crucial pass of 15 yards for a first down and shortly afterward Smith scored his second TD of the night, this lime from 10 yards out. Comstock didn't let the Trojans enjoy the success for long. Backup quarterback Ryan Ruder took it in himself from five yards out with just 3:16 left in the ballgame. Comstock could have scored yet another TD with a little more than a minute on the clock after recovering yet another Trojan fumble. However, host coach Mike Farley elected to be charitable and take a knee twice. Three fumbles, an interception and a host cf penalties marred the effort. The Trojans were playing without star running back Ben Ybema. who was out with a concussion be suffered in a scrimmage the week before. He is expected to be ready for the Trojans’ game this Thursday night at home against former O­ K Gold Conference rival Holland Christian. Local softball team earns state title by Brttt Brrmcr Thronapple Kellogg’s Troy Rock gets squeezed in between a pair of Cotts in the first half of Friday night s football game at Comstock. (Photo by David T. Young) The “Untitled" team of Eric Hoffman, Chase DeMaagd, Tom Ondersma, and Ron Holley took the 12 to 14-year-old championship Saturday at the 2005 Hastings Summerfest Jim Jensen Memonal 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. ‘Most Hated" team members Travis Chase, Ken VanRyn, Justin Chavis, and Kevin Lee combined to earn the championship in the 18 to 25-year-old age division Saturday at the 2005 Hastings Summerfest Jim Jensen Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. The ‘Hastings Hoopers", Jared Smith, Ryan Cam. and Kenneth Quick won the 15 to 17-year-old championship Saturday at the 2005 Hastings Summerfest Jim Jensen Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. Jim Jensen Memorial b-ball tournament winners revealed The "Four Sure" team of Steve Whitfield. Dominick Whipple. James Dye. and Rich Frazer won the 26 and up bracket Saturday at the 2005 Hastings Summerfest Jim Jensen Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. Sports Editor Families, jobs, and just the plain old passage of time have scattered members of the Cathy's Cut and Curl Class E softball team across the erst side of the state. Mnst of the team members are Thomapple Kellogg alumni, but now come from Caledonia, Fastings, Wayland. Grand Rapids, and South Haven each summer to play together. A good chunk cf the roster has been playing softball together for 13 yews. That helped ruke winning the Class E Slate Championships Aug 12, 13. and 14 that much more special. It isn't the first state tide for the group, ied by player/coach/sponsor Cathy Dccmbos. Nearly half the roster is the same as it was when the team won a stale title in Midland 11 year* ago. In 2001 the team finished second in the state ai the finals in Adrian. This championship wasn't easy. The team faltered in the third gome of .the double-elimination tournament They had to win eight straight games to earn the state tide, including six on the final day of the tournament “Sunday we played six games, back-to-back to come through the losers bracket.” said Doombos. "To think, we endured through it all. That’s like 36 innings.” That's the kind of thing that can make team members lose sleep the night before. “When we found out Saturday night what we had to do. It really got us thinking.” said Doombos. “We did it though. The momentum started rolling and carried us through.” Page Elementary site of Heritage Day 3-on-3 tournament The Middleville Mackers 3 on 3 basket­ ball tournament has been part of the Middleville Heritage Day Activities for sev­ eral years. On Saturday. September 10, check in is at 12:30 p.m. The rales will be reviewed at 1 p.m. and games begin at 1:30 p.m. The 3-on-3 tournament is sponsored by First Baptist Church, Middleville Participants can register at First Baptist Church in Middleville until Thursday. September I for an early bird fee of $40 per team. After September 1. teams can register up until 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. September 10 for a late fee of $50 at the registration table at Page Elementary, cash or check only. The fee includes at least 3 games and t-shirts for each participant. In addition, trophies will be given to the first, second and third place winners in each division. Referees will be assigned to the championship game of each division. The teams will be divided into the follow­ ing experience levels: Ages 10 and under. Ages 11-14 ; Ages 15-18; and Ages 19 and over. �Page 16 - Thursday. September 1. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Flaska hits 1,000 points, 1,247 is next mile-stone TKHS senior Holty Smith sails in for a lay-up try in the first half of Tuesday night’s 47-28 win over Plainwell, which has Trojans off to a 2-0 sxrt this sea­ son. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Two records set at Summerfest lifting tourney A pair of Summerfest records were broken Saturday at the annual weight lifting competition. Josh Decker won the dead lift in the 190 to 219 pound weight class by lifting 585 pounds. Jason Weiss won the 220 pounds and over bench press by lifting 530 pounds. Here is a complete list of the results: Dead Lift 129-and-mdcr 1st place: Josh Lemon 270 lbs. 130-159 1st place: Paul Bens 355 lbs. 2nd place: Justin Cariey 350 lbs. 3rd place: Tom Peck 260 lbs. 160-189 1st place; Mike Marlow 330 lbs. 190-219 1st place: Josh Decker 585 lbs. 2nd place Eric Reid 520 lbs. 220-and-ovcr 1st place: Neil Manning 405 lbs. 130-159 1st place: Paul Bens 2nd place: Justin Cariey 190 lbs. 3rd place: Tom Peck 190-219 1st place; Josh Decker 405 lbs. 2nd place: Eric Reid 3rd place: Don Hoeksenu 250 lbs. 220-and-ovcr 1st place: Jason Weiss 530 lbs. 2nd place: Neil Manning 280 lbs. 230 lbs 145 lbs. 270 lbs. by Brett Bremer Sports Edilo’ The bouquet of brightly colored flowers was somewhat wilted after spending an evening in the steamy Thomapple Kellogg High School, but Trojan senior Jessica Flaska still had a sprinkle covered choco­ late cup cake, a basketbail signed by her teammates, and hundreds of memories of the basketball falling through the hoop to commemorate her 1.000th career point being scored Tuesday. Flaska thought maybe she’d taken a little to long to earn the flowers. "I was supposed to get it (Monday). 1 kind of got psyched out I guess. It felt like so much pressure.” she said. Flaska opened her fourth season on the Trojan varsity with 980 career points. She scored two on Monday as the TK ladies topped Grand Rapids Central 46-21. The next 18 came Tuesday night in a 47-28 vic­ tory over Plainwell. The Thomapple Kellogg student section started their count dorm in the third quarter Tuesday. With 982 points entering the evening, Flaska tossed in eight in the first half. Back-to-back three-point plays to end the third quarter had her just two points away from 1.000. The Trojans started the fourth quarter with the ball and a 39-18 lead. TK junior point guard Ashleigh Lund, who has played with Flaska the past two seasons on the var­ sity tried to force the ball into her on the opening possession of the half and was called for a traveling. “She was trying for it." said Flaska. “She's the great assisier. She is the one 1 wanted to have giving me the ball on that basket.” “1 wanted her to get it so bad.” said Lund. “She wants the ball, so I give it to her. She wants it. and 1 know when I pass it to her she’s going to catch it.” ”1 kept calling out our play, because I knew she could score through our offense if we executed it,” said TK coach Jen Shaw. The next time TK Trojans got the ball Flaska posted up high in the lane, and when her defender moved in front of ner Flaska pointed up and Lund lobbed the ball over both their heads like she’s done so many times before. Flaska caught it and laid it up and in. TK immediately called time out to honor the occasion. "I didn’t know they were going to stop the game." said Flaska. “It was so emotion­ al.” It made the night even better as it came as part of a win. TK jumped out to a 12-1 lead by the end of the first quarter and never looked back. Flaska didn’t even play much *• first quarter, then sat out most •J of rhe second after picking up m her third and didn't even start the second half. Flaska still led the way for her team with 18 points. Rebekah Raymond added nine points for TK. and Caitlin Chamberlin scored eight. Flaska also missed much of the previous night’s win over Grand Rapids Central in foul trouble. It didn’t help that a large crowd turned out. hoping to sec her score 20 poinLs and cam the 1.000th point on opening night. TK students put numbers on the wall, and planned to rip one down with each point she scored, she finished with just two points. Her teammates picked her up as Lund led the way with 12 points. Desiree Jaworowski scored eight and Holly Smith six in the victory. Smith and Chamberlin each had eight rebounds. •’I was expecting just to go out there and work my bun off. but then I got out there and it felt like it had to be that night.” said Flaska of her two-point performance, “and it wasn’t." The numbers came down off the wall for Tuesday’s contest and Flaska just played her game. It wouldn’t hurt her feelings if there wasn’t such a big lead up to the next number rhe’s shooting for. With 247 more points Flaska will tie by Brett Bremer Sports Editor After winning a title in one of his two events at the International Kuoshu Championships at the end of July. Mark Michaud returned home and got back to work at his new dojo in Hastings. Michaud recently took over the First Strike Personal Defense System center above the Moose Lodge on North Michigan St. in Hastings. July 23 and 24 he fought two Lei Tai matches and two Shuai Chiao matches at the championships in Baltimore. With victories in the two Shuai Chiao matches, he earned the title of international champion. A 1-1 record in the Lei Tai earned Michaud a third place finish. Shuai Chiao is a form of martial arts where competitors score points by throwing their opponent to the floor. Participants must throw their opponent cleanly tu the floor to score points, meaning that if they fall as they bring their foe down it could cost them in the end. Points aren’t given for attacks, sc corrpetitors must decide how hard they can stand to be hit to get into position for a take down. Lei Tai is a form of full contact Kung Fu. in which competitors battle on a raised platform. Many of die injuries in this discipline come when competitors arc pushed off the side of a roughly four-foot high platform, either by not clearing the platform completely or by hitting the floor hard. “Just to be able finished and not have a scratch on me. I was very happy." said Michaud. “I got up the next morning and there wasn’t a scratch on me. Thai’s the way to do it." There were eight to ten competitors in his weight class in each of the disciplines, and he earned a high seed with his performance at the championships in 2004. That was his first year competing in the event. That time he signed up for the competition on his own and just showed up. Participants are usually part of a team, with a coach, and everyone at the event looked at him a little funny. Eventually, he earned the other competitors respect and was adopted by the U.S. Martial Arts team out of Mary land, which is coached by Sifu Joe Dunphy and includes team mem­ bers Mike VaNiers and J.R. Brown. Michaud, a 1989 Lake wood High School graduate, started studying Karate in 1984. "I took a community education class ami was so completely terrible, falling down. I had to stick around and figure it out." said Michaud of his first class. "To me. it’s like a big puzzle." Now he’s trying to help others s./lve that puzzle, after creating his own style of fighting five years ago. He hasn’t come up with a name for it yet. Thai’s the ha-drst part he by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood announced Wednesday that recently hired economics and personal finance teacher Christine GrunewaL' will be the school's third head varsity volleyball coach since long-time leader Kellie Rowland left the program at the end of the 2001-02 sea­ son. It’s statements like that and the "good luck" looks Grunewald has received already in the hallways al the high school that have the new coach feeling some “major pressure” with the season still months away. If anyone can handle the pressures that come with taking over one of the top high school volleyball programs in the state, Gninewald should be the one. She says she’ll bring her own philosophy to the court. “I don’t want to do what other people have done, and I don't want to know what they've LONG LAKE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! 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"He taught me stick fighting." Michaud is ready to expand, and is opening classes to the public this fall. On Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. he will offer kids karate classes, adult karate classes will run from 7 to 8 p.m., and he will teach Jujitsu from 8 to 9 p.m. Those who sign-up and pay for October classes will receive the month of September for free. Michaud is a black belt in three different martial arts styles, with the highest being a third-degree black belt in Kempo Karate. LHS chooses EGR assistant as new head volleyball coach I zn-jm Faith Hcikkila for the all-time acoring record at TK. "I'm just going my game. If I end up get- Classes starting at Hastings Dojo 338 N. Grove St. • Delton, MI 49046 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Formal Dining Room Thomapple Kellogg's Jessica Flaska (nght) gets a big hug from teammate Rebekah Raymond at the end of Tuesday night's victory over visiting Plainwelt, which included Flaska sconng the 1.000 point of her varsity career That's my Reba.’ she said refer­ ring lo the hug from Raymond after the game. (Photo by Brett Bremer) _ OF HASTINGS 21 ■ ■ 14004X401 O j done. I’ve been around the game for 32 years. I’ve played it at a very high level. I’m confi­ dent.” she said. The 43-year-oW Gninewald was an assis­ tant varsity coach ai East Grand Rapids under head coach Mike Dykstra from 2002 to 2005. Previous volleyball e.\:-rieDce inchides high school competition at Hunthgton Beich High School in Southern Califorak whnr she grew up. She went from there to playing four years at the University of California Irvine, and continues to play in tournaments when she finds the time. Grunewald replaces Jeff Duits. who guided the Vikings for the past three seasons after taking over on an interim basis when Rowland’s successor Don Nichols left the program early in his first season. Lakewood won Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 titles in 2004 and 2005. At the end of the 2004 season. Lakewood advanced to the state quarterfinals under Duits defeating the East Grand Rapids Pioneers in the regional finals. This is Grunewald’s first head varsity coaching job, as well as her first year teach­ ing. After years in the corporate world, where she met her husband Brian whom is the rea­ son eventually left California for Michigan, decided it was time to make a change. “Because I wanted to have a positive impact on you people s lives and 1 was at an age where I thought I had enough life experi­ ence to do that." said Grunewald. She recently finished a graduate program in teaching at Grand Valley Slate University, and student-taught at Rockford Middle School last year. The coaching and teaching jobs came separately at Lakewood. Grunewald accepted the teaching position first, then thought about the volleyball posi­ tion. “It would have been very hard to teach here and not be involved in the volleyball pro­ gram," she said. She figured that if she didn’t take the job now. she would have gotten involved with the team anyway and eventually wished she’d have taken it. Support from her husband helped make the final decision, as well as conversations with Lakewood athletic director Gary Murphy and Rowland. Grunewald left the press conference Wednesday afternoon to meet some of the girls who will be on her team. If she could have told them only one thing, it would most likely have been, “everyday you come into the gym you have to have the attitude that you're going to be better today than you were yesterday.” She won’t expect anything less from her players, or from herself. �The Hastings Banner -- Thursday. September 1. 2005 - Page 17 HHS wins 3 of its first 5 soccer games by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Saxon varsity boys’ soccer coach Brian Roderick couldn’t be any busier. Including a scrimmage against Paw Paw­ last Wednesday, his team played seven games in seven days Sunday was their only day ot rest. Roderick also is working his day job. coaching a pair of AYSO teams, and handling the duties of the J.V. boys' soccer coach at Hastings as the program searches for a new mentor Saxon Josh Bare leaps up tc knock away an attack by the Catholic Central Cougars in Monday afternoon s Hastings victory. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Following the 3-3 tie with Paw Paw in the scrimmage. the Saxons went 3-2 lo start the season. Roderick isn’t the only one excited to catch his breath over the Labor Day weekend. The team was worn out as it tried '.«> compete with the talented North Pointe Mustangs Tuesday afternoon, and it turned into a 4-0 defeat. ()ther than that. Roderick said he has seen some great things out of his young team. “I’m not at all worried. We have a lol stronger team than most people thought we were going to.*’ he said. "All I can say lo those teams out there is ‘be warned’.’’ After their one day of rest, the Saxons pulled off an outstanding comeback to top Grand Rapids Catholic Central Monday aftern<M»n. 2-1 The Cougars took a 1-0 lead with 13 min ules left to play, but Brian McKeough tied the score for the Saxons, then with four and a half minutes left Hastings took the lead on a goal by Victor Go well. "I’ve only been here two years, but this is the most physically fit team I’ve had." said Roderick. "The difference in this team is that they fight all the way to the last second.” McKeough scored a header off a nice cross from Gowell to get the Saxons on the score­ board for the first lime. Gowell’s goal came after some fine defen­ sive work by Max Myers forced a turnover. Myers maneuvered the ball through the Cougar defense, then crossed the ball to Gowell waiting near the 18-yard-linc on the weak side who one-touched it into the net. That contest was the only one of the season so far for the Saxons that wasn't a shut-out for either side. Saturday at the Forest Hills Eastern tourna­ ment. the Saxons fell in the opener 1-0 to Otsego then came back to defeat Hart 5-0. Alex Kimble had two goals for the Saxons in the contest with Hart. Gowell. Stephen Tolgcr. and Justin VonderHoff each had one. Last Friday, the Saxons opened the regular season with a 7-0 win over Battle Creek Pennfield. McKeough led the way with three goals and three assists, while Gowell. Myers. David Kendall, and Dan Dimond scored one goal apiece. The Saxons are off until they host Delton Kellogg in a non-conference contest next Thursday. Game time is set for 5:30. The Hastings J.V. team will take on Portland’s jayvee’s prior to that start. Saxon golfers nearly sneak by South by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It took an even-par 35 by South Christian’s Scott Fredricks for the Sailors to get by the Hastings Saxons in the 2005 O-K Gold Conference season opener at the Pines on Monday afternoon. Hastings had three players finish under 40 on the day. while Fredricks was the only Sailor to do so. Low scores aren’t new to the Pines. "It is a relatively short course.” said Saxon coach Bruce Krueger. “If you play fairly smart golf you can score very well there ” Justin Krul shot a 38 for the Saxons, while Steve Peurach and Derek Thurman both fin­ ished with a round of 39. Erich Ibcrlc added the Saxons’ fourth score, a 41. "There was nothing outstanding." said Krueger. "They jus' played solid golf. In fact, if they had putted better they would have had it. and the (Sailors) struggled putting loo. I don’t know what it w as. every body had trou­ ble putting." Behind Fredricks for South Christian. Eric Zwart and Kyle Pott shot 40’s while Mike Faber finished with a 41. "It was a great chance to beat a team I would expect to be second in the conference.” said Krueger. “It give us hope that we can compete with the top teams in the league " That was something the Saxons didn’t have heading into the conference opener. "No. I don’t think they probably felt that way all the time. At Middleville. South Christian was third. They were only one stroke behind Byron Center, but we didn't play well at Middleville.” "1 can’t remember the last time these boys have beaten a South Christian team." By at Middleville. Krueger meant last Wednesday's Thornapple Kellogg Invitational at Yankee Springs Golf Course. The 11-team field included six O K Gold Conference teams. Those six teams finished second through seventh, behind the Lakewood Vikings Lakewood shot a 312 to win the event. By ron Center was second with a 319 followed by South Christian 320. Caledonia 328. Thomapple Kellogg 328. Hastings 341. and Way land 341. Maple Valley finished eighth with a 355. Delton Kellogg shot a 358. Godwin Heights 374. and Kelloggsville 405. A trio of Vikings earned medals for their individual efforts. Elliott had the best individ­ ual score of the day with a 71. Fisk scored a medal with a 78 as did Hargett with his 80. Pat Spitzlcy added an 83 for the Vikings. Hasting, was led by Thurman’s 83. Peurach shot an 85. Justin McMillan an 86. and Tyler Kalmink 87. Brad Steffen took the top honors for Thomapple Kellogg with an 80. Behind Steffen for TK, Scott Pitsch and Kyle Roush shot 8|'s while Brent Butgeriel added an 86. Maple Valley was led by Garrett VanEngen who shot an 83 and Adam Gonser’s 85. Justin Project 22 Eric Chase “My Road To Walk" - Thank You Two years ago my life changed in a big way. Losing the use and feeling of 809f of your body at age I* seemed overwhelming. At first it was so dif­ ficult to think about the future w ithout feeling sad about how much I lost and w ill miss out on in my life. I learned fast that negative thinking would only bring you down. I had a great senior year at Lakewood High School. My friends, "community and church family has showed so much love and encour­ agement. Having so many people praying and pulling for me has given me a great outlook on life. There is no cure for (SCI) Spinal Cord Injuries. My Mom and Dad searched the whole world over and learned about a Stem Cell surgery in Lisbon. Portugal. This experimental procedure has just recently been deseloped, and has given many SCI patients feeling and movement back to some degree. Through many tests. I qualified for the procedure. Because the surgery/therapy is experi­ mental the $74,000 cost was not covered by insurance. The Barry. Ionia and sur­ rounding county communities learned about our need. You planned Euchre Tournaments. Golf Outings, and a Benefit Dinner and Auction. In addition. I received so many cards and letters of encouragement that also included financial gifts. These generous and loving communities raised nearly $100,000 for my expenses. With this gift I was able to travel to Portugal last month and receive this sur­ gery. This next year will bring lots of hard work at therapy to hopefully stimulate new nerves. My doctor in Portugal was very confident that I will gam some new feeling and movement. With all my heart I want to thank you. God has blessed me so much through you.^ McMillen added a 92 and Rusty Harris a 95 to complete the Maple VWley total of 355. Following the O-K Gold Conference open­ er Krueger said that he was happy any time his team could break the 160 mark on a ninehole afternoon. The score against the Sailors was the second straight dual in which the Hastings boys pulled off the feat. Last Thursday, the Saxons lopped Portland 158 to 184 al Willow Wood Golf Course. On another par-35 course. Peurach led the Saxons with a 37. while Kalmink shot a 39. McMillan 40. and Krul 42. The Saxons will be off until next Wednesday when they host Caledonia in the second O-K Gold outing of the season, at the Hastings Country Club Hastings’ Justin VonderHoff (21) tries to pull his way past a Catholic Central mid­ fielder to get to the ball first during Monday night's non-conference contest. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Maple Valley golfers see how tough the new SMAC will be by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Maple Valley varsity boys' golf team got its first look at its new conference Thursday afternoon when the Southern Michigan Athletic Conference met at Willow Creek Golf Course. It gave the Lions the chance to learn early what to expect in the new conference. They should expect to see lower scores from oppo­ nents. Maple Valley finished fifth in the seven team jamboree, finishing with a team score of 173. "It's a little different schedule.” said Lion coach John Hughes. "There’s a little hit More competition. It’s going to he an interesting year." Hillsdale took the championship with a total of loO. Brooklyn Columbia Central was second w ith a 163. and Stockbridge and Parma-Western tied at 165. Behind the Lions. Albion shot a 183. and Leslie a 191. "I knew Hillsdale is usually pretty good and Jackson Western is pretty good. I didn't realize Brooklyn Columbia <”entral is as good as they are." said Hughes "It's going to be lough.” Adam Gonser. Garrett VanEngen. and Justin McMillen all scored 43's for the Lions, while teammate Kory Starks contributed a 44. The Lions have been a bit short handed early this season, and a couple of players who con­ tributed to last year’s varsity team will just be joining the team this week. Still. Hughes knows his team needs to get the best out of its stars every afternoon to move up in the league. "Adam and Garrett have to go lower. That’s w hat it boils down to." said Hughes. YOU CAN’T HOLD A GOOD TRUCK BACK. 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Jodi Jolley added four in the losing effort “Actually, we played great defense, but we just couldn't hit the broad side of a bam." said Poirier. That had the Saxons closing out the week working hard on shooting and finishing plays. Poirier even had the girls doing push­ ups for missed shots. At first that left the players a little gun shy. but they got over it. "It’s going much better." said Poirier. “I think it was opening night, and everybody was extremely nervous. For most of them, it was their first start on varsity, or their first game on the varsity. Plus it was against Catholic Central.” Brittany Kempcrman led the Cougars with 11 points, while teammate Valerie Staffer added nine. 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September 1.2005 - The Hastings Banner Winchesters lead TK runners, but they settle for 4th, 6th by David T. Young Editor Jessica Armstrong and Wayland made a huge statement Saturday morning, as did an area “new kid on the block” in cross country. Armstrong, the Division li stale champion in the 1600- and 3200-metcr runs in track last spring, cruised to an easy first place showing at the Wayland Invitational, nearly a minute and a half faster than runner-up Rebecca Winchester of Thomapple Kellogg. Armstrong’s time was 18:54 in a post-rain heat on a tough Orchard Hills (East Ninel golf course. Winchester, like Armstrong a junior, finished in 20:22. Wayland won the meet by edging Lowell 58 to 63. O-K Gold Conference rival Middleville, also known as Thomapple Kellogg, finished in fourth place with 111 and Delton Kellogg was eighth with 199. The biggest surprise of the morning was the performance of the Forest Hills Eastern boys' team, which took first with 54 team points, just two better than Lowell. Forest Hills Eastern is in only its second year of existence Middleville’s boys checked in sixth with 175 points and Delton was ninth with 250 among the 15 schools that competed. The host Wildcats were fresh from a sea­ son-opening championship performance in the Kelloggsville Rocket Invitational Monday. Aug. 22. Coach Sue Brewer’s runners are a solid contender with Caledonia and South Christian in this year's league race for the girls’ title. Meanwhile, coach Tammy Benjamin’s Trojans got two runners among the top 25. led by Winchester’s runnerup performance and senior Chaney Robinson, who was 18th with a time of 22:17. Rounding out Middleville’s scoring were Kcrsta Gustafson 27th in 23:19. Emma Ordway 29th in 23:27 and Melanie Truel 38th in 24:04. Delton, a perennial participant ot late in the Division III stale meet, was led by veteran ace Marissa Ingle, who was 13th in 21 47. She was followed by Heather Millard 33rd in 23:43. Laura Knolienbcrg 37th in 23:58. Kelsie Smith 5Kth in 25:29 and Kathryn Goy 63rd in 27:00. Finishing third behind Wax land and Lowell, but squeezing in ahead of Middles ille. was Forest Hills Eastern with 83 points There were more than 90 runners in the var­ sity girls’ race. For the boys. Forest Hills Eastern got a run­ ner-up finish from Seth Bjorlc and nipped Northview for its surprising title Lowell was third. Byron Center fourth and Way land fifth. Thomapple Kellogg was paced by sopho­ more Keith Winchester, who checked in w ith a time of 18:13. good for 11 th place. Teammate Ethan Fuller also was among the top 25 as he crossed the finish line in 18th with a time of 18:33. Rounding out the Trojans’ scoring were John Bent 44th in 21:25. Lance VanPutten 45th in 21:40 and Rvan VanKuilenberg 63rd in 22:25 Dan Roberts was Delton Kellogg s tor har­ rier with a time of 18:16. good for 13th. However, the best his teammales could do after that was 57th. 60th. 63rd and 73rd. Morgan Hennessey finished in 22:14 and Cohen Porter in 22:22. Michael Ik* Waters was 63rd and Josh Mar/ic 73rd. Winning the individual medalist honors was Northview's Zach Ripley, who finished the five-kilomler run in 16:44. There were 89 runners in the boys' race. Thomapple Kellogg's Melanie Truer and Delton Kellogg's Lauren Knollenberg make their way along the course near the midway point Saturday morning at the Wayland Invitational. (Photos by David T. Young) Butzirus gets hat-trick in win over Lawton Dan Roberts Saxon Sports Shorts J.V. Boys’ Golf The Hastings junior varsity boys’ golf team opened its season with a 189 to 210 vic­ tor)' over Portland in Portland last Thursday. Casey Goodenough shot a 44 for Hastings. Jon Peurach a 45. and Chris DeVries. Joe Sleevi, and A.J. Tassos each shot 50’s. Freshmen Football Hastings freshman football team started its season last Thursday with a 14-6 loss at Lakewood. Lake wood scored two first half touch­ downs. before the Saxons’ Ryan Burgdorf broke free for a 68-yard score in the fourth quarter. Carson King and John Olin played solid defense for the Saxon team in the loss. J.V. Football The Hastings junior varsity football team fell 20-16 in its first game of the season, last Thursday at Lakewood. Hastings'junior varsity and freshman foot­ ball teams hosted Forest Hills Central Friday, and will play at home again Thursday next week against South Christian. Keith Winchester by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There's nothing wrong with striving for perfection, but coming up a little short can’t be the end of the world. That is the message Delton Kellogg head varsity boys’ soccer coach Paul Harter is try­ ing to get through to his offense this season. The Panthers will be led by their potent offen­ sive attack, but it can’t let down with an inex­ perienced defense behind it. The Panthers managed enough offense to earn a 4-3 w in over Lawton in their first home game of the season Monday afternoon. “They want everything u: be perfect. They want every single attack to result in a score, and when it doesn’t happen, they start push­ ing." said Harter. Delton had its chances to puli ahead early in the game, but three comer kicks in the first ten minutes turned up nothing and a couple good scoring chances ended with shots flying wide of the Lawton net "Our offense just needs to calm down and get on the same page with each other.” said Harter. When it finally did in the second half, the Panthers quickly wiped away a 2-1 Lawton advantage. Senior Brandon Butzirus. playing his fourth season on the Delton Kellogg var­ sity had three goals and assisted on the team’s fourth goal. A nice centering pass came from Troy Wortinger on the right side of the field with just over 22 minutes left in the game, and Butzirus look it. lapped it past a defender, then shot it into the net lo tie the game at 2-2. Less than two minutes later, a long throw in by Kyle Wells bounced past the first Panther who tried to get his foot on it in the Lawton goal box. but Butzirus didn’t miss it to give his team its first lead of the afternoon at 3-2. Butzirus' assist was even prettier than his goals. With just over ten minutes remaining he raced down the left side of the field with the ball and slammed on the brakes as he reached the end line. The Lawton defender chasing him fell down, and he tapped a per­ fect pass lo Wortinger who sent a one-touch shot curving away from the Lawton goal­ tender off the far post and into the net. Law ton got its first goal of the game on a penalty shot by Sean Kean with 10 minutes left in the first half. Butzirus tied it on a goal with five minutes remaining, but Lawton took the lead again when Caitlin Callaway fed teammale Jessie Guevara in front of the Panther net with only a minute left in the half. Harter is still looking to put together his defense. “Our defense i«n’l necessarily young, but it is inexperienced. Ia*st year we had three sen­ iors who were juniors starting the year before that.” said Harter. Right now. he says that everyone on the team wants to score and play up front. Eventually some of them will have to decide it takes defense to win as well. DK opened its season at the Thomapple Kellogg Invitational Saturday, falling in both games including the opener 3-1 to Thomapple Kellogg The Panthers v isited Bellevue Wednesday, and will play again next Thursday when they visit Hastings. Free Business Checking. Delton Kellogg senior Brandon Butziurs stretches out a leg, in front of Lawton's Andrew Fem. to bring the ball back his way in the second half of Monday afternoon's non-conference contest. Butzirus scored three of the Panthers' four goals, and assist­ ed on the other score in his team’s 4-3 victory. (Photo by Brett Bremer) It just makes sense. Secure Living on Beautiful Park-like 6.2 Acres Find out which account is best for your business. Hastings BEAR CREEK VILLA is now Accepting Applications from Seniors* For HUD, Section 8 Subsidized 1-bedroom Apartments Hastings Felpausch Lake Odessa Come see if you qualify for 30% of Median Income Rent! 269-945-9561 / 1-800-267-3830 (♦Must be age 55+ and meet Income Guidelines) Call (616) 693-2271 TODAY for information. Friendly and convenient. Member FDIC It- hi»u uf hank here t Equal Housing Lender Panther sophomore David Roberts heads the ball away from Lawton defend­ er Morgan Roy during Monday’s contest at Delton Kellogg. (Photo by Brett Bremer) i Bear Creek Villa 179 E. Ferney Clarksville, MI 48815 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 1, 2005 - Page t9 Lakewood golfers slip a bit in first CAAC meet At the Haslett hosted Capital Area Activities Conference jamboree Thursday. luikcwixMl finished fifth with a team score ot 165 “In terms of how we have been playing lately, this was an off day for our team.” said Viking head coach Carl Kutch ’ However. Aaron Hargett (39) and lumc Brewer (40) played quite well." Hargett's score was good tor 11 th overall individually, and Brewer tied for 12th out of 36 individuals at the six-team meet. Lakewood also took a 43 from Brad Elliott and a 43 from Mike Fisk “We were only a few strokes out of third place, so I know our team will be battling it out with these teams each week." Williamston came in third with a 162 and DeWitt was fourth with a 164. Haslett's Vikings took the top spot w ith a school record 139 lensing Catholic Central was second with a 146. Haslett had the top two individual scorers on the day. Sam Burnrm shot a 32 and Bill Clark a 34 to lead the CAAC’s other Vikings Fow lerville finished sixth with a 176 The CAAC will meet again this Thursday when the conference's teams travel to DeWitt for another jamboree. Ingle gets to 9-0, but Saxon netters still searching for their first victory as a team The Lakewood varsity boys' cross country team celebrates with its hardware after winning the Division 1 meet at Saturday's Parma-Western Invitational The Vikings topped second place Holt by 26 points for the title Pack of Viking boys earns D-l title at Parma-Western Lakewood’s varsity boys’ cross country Dhani Tobias ran the girls’ race in Division 3. team earned its second invitational champi­ and placed fourth overall in 24:21.8. onship it two tries Saturday at the ParmaOnly three of the eight teams in the girls’ Western Invitational. race fielded full teams, with Quincy taking The Lakewood boys won the Division 1 the championship with 45 points. Manchester race by 26 points. The Lakweood girls were (72) was second and Grass Lake (97) third. second to Saline, the team that finished sixth Reading’s Mandie Parker won the race in last year in the Division 1 state finals. The 22:59.8. Maple Valley Lions had to go without team The results were the same in the boys meet, scores at Saturday in the Divison 3 race. with only three teams earning scores. Quincy Michael Forman was the first Viking boy to took the title with 38 points, followed by cross the finish line. He was third overall in Manchester 54 and Grass Lake 88. 17:57.7. Charlotte’s Ben Fulton wun the race Behind Hall for the Lions. Caleb Root was in 17:30.6 and was followed across the finish 18th in 21:45.8. R.J. Raines was 26th in line by teammate Mark Hoplans in 17:50.5. 24:35. Lakewood had a better pack at the front Hall had a lop ten finish, but the Maple than the Orioles, or Holt which finished third. Valley varsity boys weren’t a full team at the The Vikings ended the race with 32 points. Laingsburg Invitational last Thursday either. Holt was second with 58. followed by The Lions only had four runners, one short Charlotte 60. and Tecumseh 71. of enough to earn a team score. Mike Pifer was fifth overall in 18:21.7. Hall led Maple Valley’s foursome around Jason Sterkenburg seventh (18:47.9). Jesse the course and finished the 13-team race in Schrock eighth (19:02.4). and Tim DeJong eighth place as an individual in 17:04. ninth (19:08.3). Root was 68th for the Lions with his time Dana Nichols led the Viking girls to their of 21:02. Daniel Benedict came in 83rd with second place finish. Saline had six runners a time of 22:38, and Raines was 88th in timsfriTt-me top rar to end upwith 23 poimsr~ 23rTO; Lake wood ended up with 68. ahead of Holl Maple Valley did get to sec what kind of (71) and Tecumseh (83). competition it will face in the new Southern Nichols was fifth overall in 21:15.0. Michigan Athletic Conference. Behind her for Lakewood were Jessika Albion’s Wildcats won the boys' meet with Blackport in 12th (22:13.2). Ashley Pifer 15th a team score of 45 points. (22:41.8). Natalie Blackmer 16th (22:44.4). The top five Wildcats were in before the and Brittany Rafflcr in 20th place (23:01.4). Lions second runner hit the finish line. Mike Maple Valley had a pair of runners finish in Soltis was fourth overall and first for Albion the top four. Hall was third in the Division 3 with a time of 17:02. He was followed in by boys’ race with a lime of 18:20.9. Dhani teammate Chris Jurasek who was fifth in Tobias ran the girls’ race in Division 3. and 17:03. Zak Hazens sixth in 17:03. Aaron placed fourth overall in 24:21.8. Parson ninth in 17:23. and Nick Peltier 21st in Only three of the eight teams in the girls’ 18:28. race fielded full teams, with Quincy taking Fenton’s was first overall in 15:55. the championship with 45 points. Manchester DeWitt won the girls’ meet with 43 points. (72) was second and Grass Lake (97) third. Reading's Mandie Parker won the race in 22:59.8. The results were the same in the boys meet, with only three teams earning scores. Quincy took the title with 38 points, followed by Manchester 54 and Grass Lake 88. Behind Hall for the Lions. Root was 18th in 21:45.8. Raines was 26th in 24:35. Maple Valley had a pair of runners finish in the lop four. Mike Hall was third in the Division 3 boys' race with a time of 18:20.9. DK fast-break breaks down Schoolcraft Delton Kellogg's varsity girls' basketball team opened the 2005 season by knocking off Schoolcraft on the road. 48-33. Monday night. Dehon broke open a close game by scoring 23 points in the second quarter to the Eagles' six. That gave the Panthers a 32-14 half-time advantage. The Panthers raced by Schixilcraft with its fast break, while taking care of the ball them­ selves. Delton had just 13 turnovers in the game. Schoolcraft tried to fight back by holding Delton to just three points in the third quarter That was cause for concern by DK head coach Rick Williams, but the Panthers came back to outscore Schoolcraft 13-11 in the fourth. Alex Culbert had a huge night for Delton, with 15 points and 15 rebounds. Culbert was six of ten from the floor. Jordan Haines led DK with i6 points. Rachel Brinkert had ten points for Sch<x)lcraft. The 1-0 Panthers looked for win number two Wednesday night when they hosted Maple Valley. DK plays again next Thursday, at Allegan. The Saxons’ top singles players arc off to a great start, now if the doubles teams can catch up it should be a great year for the varsity girls' tennis team. Hastings opened the O-K Gold Conference season with a trip to South Christian Monday, and fell by the score of 6-2. Junior Amy Ingle continued her wining ways with an easy 6-0.6-0 victory to improve to 9-0 on the season. Samantha VanDenack won at second sin­ gles for the Saxons 6-3. 6-1. Kayla Ellsworth also played a good match tor Hastings, but fell 6-3. 6-2 at fourth sin­ gles. Saturday, the Saxon netters traveled to the Allegan Invitational, where they finished in fourth place with four points. Ingle won al! three of her matches. She faced one of her toughest opponents of the season so far when she took down Stevensville Lakeshore’s top player 6-4. 6-3. Ingle then went on to top Loy Norrix in the Hastings' Chelsea Passmore reaches up for a volley during her second doubles match with teammate Jessica Slater against Lakwood last Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxon second singles player Samantha VanDenak watches a fore­ hand shot sail back towards Lakewood's Emily Wemet during their match last Thursday at Hastings. VanDenak topped Wemet 6-4. 6-2 for one of Hastings’ two victories on the afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) second round 6-0. 6-0. and Allegan in her final match 6-1.6-1. • VanDenack was 1 -2 on the day with a 6-2. 6-4 victory over her opponent from Lakeshore. All eight matches between the Saxons and Lakewood Vikings last Thursday were decid cd in two sets, but the second singles match between VanDenack and the Vikings’ Emily Wemet had the honor of surpassing them all in what turned into a 6-2 Lakewood victory. VanDenack took a 6-4. 6-1 victory as the two players look turns wearing each other down, often rallying the ball back and forth 12 to 15 times before closing out a point. The fourth singles match between Hastings Kristina Dobbin and Haskin was the only other one to sec a tight set. with Haskin win­ ning 6-1.6-4. luikcwood took easy victories in the four doubles matches, led by Erica Enz and Taylor who won 6-0. 6-0 over Jenny Johnston and Hannah Case. “I've got to get some doubles combinations together.” said Hastings head coach Rich Pohja. “(Lakewood head coach Marty Snoap) las been really good 'with his doubles, pro­ gram." At second doubles Farrell and Normington won 6-1. 6-2. Carter and Chase won 6-1. 6-0 at third doubles, and Laura Lynch and Shanks won 6-0. 6-0 at fourth doubles. ir. the first singles match. Ingle defeated Kallie Walker 6-0. 6-1. The Saxnn girls' played their first dual of the season the day before, and were downed by Guli Lake 7-1. Ingle earned ’he team's only victory by avenging a loss from last year against the Blue Devils’ Tiffany Rhapard. 6-3. 7-6(2). Ellsworth lost a tough match for the Saxons at third singles. 6-1. 7-6(3). Hastings is now off umi’ next Wednesday when the Saxons look for the first O-K Gold viciory as they host Caledonia. CareLinc Home Medical Equipment & Supply DO YOU Emphysema? COPD? CHF? Asthma? Severe Snoring? Breathing Problems? HAVE... • Trouble using your inhaler? • Daytime sleepiness? • Morning Headaches? • Poor nights sleep? • Short of breath? Stop in to CareLinc Medical Equipment in Hastings for possible solutions. 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James Evan Powell, who liked lo be called Jungle, died Monday evening at his Wall l^ike farmhouse He had been ill since April, battling lung cancer, his w ife. Julie, said. When the end came, she and all of his children and other family members were gathered around his bedside. “Hospice was wonderful.” she added. Tire last few days were difficult, but he wasn't in pain Surprisingly, just last Sunday, even though he could hardly talk. Jungle was able lo muster enough strength and breath lo play two songs on his harmonica and sing iwo songs w ith his brothers and sis­ ters and that made him very happy Jungle started playing the harmonica about two and one-halt years ago. Julie said. And having musical jam sessions with his brothers and sisters was a favorite activity. “His whole family is musicallyoriented." she said. He recently traveled to California so he and one of his brothers could record a fam­ ily CD o( their music. Julie also is glad that she and Jungle recently visited Amsterdam “to see the sights" before his conditioned worsened. Another last wish, so lo speak, was ful­ filled when he turned 77 on Aug. 10. “He wanted to make it to his birthday.” Julie said. His party was indeed a happy occasion and Jungle was able to spend about four hours outdoors with family and friends, enjoying lots of harmonica music and singing. Jungle is best known for his distinctive artwork. His passion and talent for paint­ ing in various mediums were an important part of his life as well as teaching and pro­ moting the arts. He was a sign painter and also gained prominence in the fine arts field for his watercolors, oil paintings, and murals. He In this 2004 file photo, artist Jim ‘‘Jungte" Powell looks at his watercolor painting of the 1890s farmhouse he and his wife. Julio, restored in Delton. liked painting with an abstract flair. Jungle enjoyed visiting school art class­ es in the Delton Kellogg and Gull Lake School districts and at other schools to discuss his art techniques and personal experiences. He also has served as an art judge at various art contests. One of Jungle's most visible public paintings is the cityscape mural in the Kalamazoo Valley Museum's children's room. His other paintings have been sold at various galleries, and he also was faith­ ful to contribute his artwork to the annual fund-raising auction of Barry County's Thomapple Arts Council. It was through serving on the local Arts Council Board that Kathy Crane met Jungle about 15 years ago when he also was a Board member. “We became friends right away." said Crane, a talented watercolor artist in her own right. “He was a good friend and good critic to me as far as my artwork. He was truthful without being hurtful. 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SO DOWN UK MllES PER YEAR artist who wasn’t afraid to try new things, she said, includ­ ing new mediums and tech­ niques. Of course, as in any friend­ ship. they didn't always agree on everything, but she said they were always able to resolve their differences and continue their friendship. It was the kind of comfortable friendship that persisted between long periods without contact. 'We could pick up from wherever we left off and still have the same level of friend­ ship." Crane said. They sometimes painted together, exhibited artwork together and worked on the Art Council's Children's An Show. She recalled that Jungle always wished all the children could get some kind of reward for being in the show. “He was very concerned about children and children's feelings and not wanting them to be hurt. He wanted children to be raised to have positive feelings about themselves and wanted adults lo be encourag­ ing and give them a chance. “He was one-of-a-kind.” Crane said. “He was always interested in what you had to say. He was an excellent lis­ tener... He had a good sense of humor and loved to laugh... Jungle was a very youthful person for his age... We’re going to miss him.” Jungle was very close to his family, she noted. “He had solid values about family. He was a great father and grand­ father.. He loved life. He liked old things, antiques and things with history.” Crane also learned that Jungle was a “terrific" jitter­ bug dancer when the Powells and Cranes were guests at the same wedding. Jungle also previously taught painting classes for the Arts Council. Crane said. Shortly before his death, he was still leaching an art class every week in his home and had been commissioned to do some paintings. “Of the many talented artists in our Delton commu­ nity. Jim was the most color­ ful." said artist Nancy Anderson. “In the mid-1990s. Jim and 1 started the Dr’ton 4-H Art Club. Along with other local artists, we met at the Dehon Kellogg Elementary after school. 1 remember, especially, how much the chil­ dren loved to have Jim show them how to paint watercolors. He always had their full attention because of his special art talents and because he was such a fun person to be around.” Anderson said. “Jim was an encourager and a gifted teacher for all of us. no matter what age. "He touched so many lives in our com­ munity.” she said. "As an artist, he never retired, and he kept on painting. Jim was a kindred spirit, and an inspiration to me. He will be missed by many.” Jungle's life was as colorful as an artis­ tic tapestry, and at times during his younger years as rugged as the tallest mountain. He once told a Reminder reporter that he grew up in poverty and "grew up tough." He was always truthful in talking about his former problems because he hoped to inspire others to conquer life's challenges as he had. For example. Jungle told writer Penny Briscoe for an article published in Encore Magazine, that “His (former) alcohol problems led him to affiliate with a fel­ lowship of supporters that he says gave him a spiritual foundation and reinforced his belief in a higher power... He remem­ bers that he sobered up in the '60s. and he was so joyful and happy.” As a result, over the years. Jungle "helped and guided .nany people." Julie said. He opened up their home and his heart to encourage and support others who had problems. “He made a difference." she said. “He would always say ‘you can't forget where you came from.' He loved people. He was a people person." Jungle was bom in 1928 in Recreation Purk. the oldest of 13 children bom to Ross and Celesta (Conkright) Powell. Jungle lived in the Kalamazoo area for many years aid moved iu Delton in 1981. Besides a love for drawing at a young age. Jungle enjoyed ai! sports. He played baseball and football at Wcz’em Michigan University's State High where he gradual cd in 1946. That same year, he als? earned the title of Kalamazoo City Lightweight Boxing Champion. After high school. Jungle enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp and won two Welterweight lightweight championships in the USMC Second Division. “He was an avid bowler, bowling on many leagues throughout the years. He had a great love of hockey and was a ded­ icated Detroit Red Wings fan. rarely miss­ ing a game. He enjoyed fishing, garden­ ing. playing the harmonica, making music with his brothers and sisters, and spending time with his granddaughter. Ariana.” according to written information provided by Jungle's wife. Julie. In addition lo his wife. Jungle is sur­ vived by their daughters Celesta (Antonio). Laurel (Josh), and Erica; his sons Mike (Julie) and Mark (Cheri) and his daughter Lisa, as well as eight grand­ children and three great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews; his broth­ ers and sisters. Tom. Stan. Ruth (Jesse). Dick (Rosalinda). Carol (Jerry). Don (Eilene). Roger. Philip (Lillian). Mary (Don). Laurel (Ron), and Danny. He is preceded in death by his mother and father and his sister. Deloris, and his broth­ er. Fred. A memorial service for Jungle will be held al 5 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 4 at the Faith United Methodist Church, located on the comer of M-43 and Bush Street in Delton, where Pastor Daniel Hofmann will offici­ ate. A reception will follow the service at The Bam. behind the Blackhawk Bar and Grill, in Richland from 6-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo or the Hospice of one's choice. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-09-08.pdf 0b57f05b004179a1d7cf29ddf817379a PDF Text Text ' miNHS PHBUC LIBRARY t ■i 4 Barry County nurse welcomes evacuees Barry County citizens changing the world Oldies trivia party lowers the price See Story on Page 20 See Editorial on Page 5 See Stories on Pages 5 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HastingsBanner Thursday, September 8, 2005 VOLUME 152, No 36 NEWS BRIEFS Blood shortage crisis grips area The American Red Cross is encourag­ ing eligible blood donors to come for­ ward in the next few weeks to help end a blood shortage that has gripped much of the nation. A drive will be conducted locally from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Monday. Sept. 12. at St. Ambrose Church, 11252 Floria Road. Delton, and another from I to 6:45 p.m. Thursday. Sept. 15, at the Moose Lodge. 128 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. "Few people understand that blood is a perishable resource and must be replen­ ished through regular donations." says Sharon Jaksa. chief executive officer of the Great Lakes Region of the American Red Cross. Since June, the 60-county region has experienced a 15 to 20 percent drop in blood donations. Blood shortages typical­ ly occur in the summer. Jaksa says, but the current shortage has been more severe, prolonged and widespread. "If gasoline supplies dropped to one and a half days." Jaksa says, "America would consider that a crisis. We want people to be just as concerned about the blood suppl}." The Red Cross is urging all eligible and new blood donors to make an appoint­ ment to donate and help bolster supplies for the Labor Day holiday weekend and early fall. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in generally good health. Deputy Erb, Sgt. Johnson headed for Gulf Coast Two local deputies to aid hurricane relief effort by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer Two members of the Barry County Sheriff’s Department left Sunday. Sept. 4. to help in Louisiana and Mississippi in the wake of the devastation created by Hurricane Katrina. Sgt. Bill Johnson and Deputy Kevin Erb took the call for volunteers from Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf and started packing their bags for the two-week trip. Johnson and Erb are members of the sheriff’s department’s marine unit and have tactical experience that will make them valuable support to local law enforcement and National Guard units already deployed. They took with them the truck formerly used for animal control, the Ford 150. the older search and rescue boat for patrols in the flooded areas and dive equip­ ment for rescue work. Johnson and Erb are the first two officers to go from Barry County on w hat is supposed to be several months of rotating two-man shifts of two weeks or more. “No one wants to be the first guys to go. but 1 think we can assess the situation and report back to other officers what they need to bring and will be doing c-nce they get here.” said Johnson as they left Sunday afternoon to meet up with other law enforcement officers at the Michigan State Police Training Academy in Lansing There they will be briefed on where they arc to go. either Louisiana. Mississippi or another area that was hit hard by the storm or by flooding. They were told to bring enough supplies, food and water for the first three days, tactical gear including bullet-proof vests and helmets, dive equipment, and clothing for two weeks. After the first three days of being self-suffi­ cient. they arc to rendezvous with the National Guard unit closest to them to re­ stock. Dan and Charlin Fighter wanted to help somehow, so they asked what they could do or bring to help Erb and Johnson while they arc gone. The Fighters are members of Grace Community Church, where Erb. his wife Michele, and their two young daughters go. They made a stop at local stores for water. See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 Gatorade and supplies for the trip. "tilings most people take for granted will be in short supply in the Gulf Coast region. Dehydration is a problem because of the lack of clean water supplies. Mosquitoes arc breeding rampant in the stagnant water, so bug spray was high on the list. Ear plugs were suggested because sometimes the only time to sleep is during the day and the noises may keep the officers awake. Extra life vests and rope were secured in the boat for water res­ cue. The officers arc going as part of a call to all law enforcement officers broadcast through an e-mail system. Organizers, including Lt. Phil Hart of the Michigan State Police Training Academy, arc trying to gel 60 vehi­ cles and 100 officers to support the over­ worked law enforcement offices and National Guard in the area. Updates on the officers’ condition and the problems they arc facing will be called and cmailed in to the BCSD through family mem­ bers and Sheriff Leaf. See MORE PHOTOS, page 7 Deputy Kevin Erb’s daughter stands with Sheriff Dar Leaf and watches Erb as he leaves for relief efforts after Hurricane Katrina. Letter of intent signed to buy Hastings Manufacturing firm Oldies trivia party re-set for Oct. 15 A party featuring music oldies from the 1950s, ‘60s and ’70s is being planned for Saturday evening, Oct. 15. at the Hastings Country Club. ^Proceeds will benefit the campaign to build a new library in Harings. Anyone is invited to play or watch this unusual fund-raising music trivia contest beginning with sign-in and registration at 6 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Hastings Country Club. “Name That Tune for the Library” is a J-Ad Graphics sponsored show intended to help the campaign to build a new library near the comer of Apple Street and Michigan Avenue. The anonymous donor for the new library has consented to waiv­ ing the Aug. 31 deadline requirement for this one event, so the 4-to-l match offer will still apply. As of Tuesday morning, the library had raised S425.000. Those who want to test their music memories against a hand-picked Hastings Library team arc invited to go four-onfour with the host quartet. Foursomes who want to take on the library quartet will be asked to sign in at the start of the evening, to give each of their teams a spe­ cial and colorful name, come dressed in weird outfits if they like and designate a captain, who will be the only team mem­ ber who can answer questions during the contest The two foursomes will take turns in hearing information on the artists, the year and then actual musical excerpts from the songs. The captain then must give the final answer, identifying the title of the song. Tite task is simply to "name that tune.” When a team answers incorrectly, it will be assessed nne strike. A second incorrect response will result in strike two. However, in order for the fatal strike three to be declared, the opposing team must answer the same question correctly. If ad. it will be regarded instead as just a foul ball and the matchup will continue until one team's “side is retired” with three strikes. PRICE 50C ‘Welcome back/ from the principal Pleasantview Elementary Principal Marjone Haas welcomes students back to school by helping them find their way after they get off the school bus.. Students start­ ed out the first day of day of school Wednesday, Sept. 7, with announcements and the Pledge of Allegiance. Hastings is one of the last area school districts to officially start the academic year. by David T. Young Editor A company that has not been named has signed a letter of intent to purchase the Hastings Manufacturing Company. Representatives from the local firm’s union. Local 138 of the United Auto Workers, said they will meet with retirees of the com­ pany Thursday at the Hastings Moose Lodge to discuss the possibility their retirement or health insurance benefits may be at risk. Kim Townsend, president of the union, said she is not sure just who the buyer is. “We’ve had speculation, but we don’t know what’s going to happen." she said. "We know there’s been a letter of intent signed, but we don’t know who the buyer is. We ve been told they’ll meet with us when the time is right.” Meanwhile. Mark and Andrew Johnson, co-chief executive officers, have not been involved with the day-to-day operations of the automotive-related manufacturing firm, which was established more than 80 years ago by the Johnsons’ grandfather. Aben. and continued by their father. Steve. "They’ve (the Johnson brothers) been in periodically, but only for a short period of time," Townsend said. The Banner made several inquiries about the matter to company officials. A call to the current chief executive officer. William Beck, went unanswered. An outside entity is managing the opera­ tions at Hastings Manufacturing in this inter­ im period. Townsend said the Hastings plant now has about 270 full-time employees in production/maintcnance and office/clerical areas. At one time Hastings Manufacturing had more than 400 workers and was Barry County’s largest employer. However, the work force levs been reduced because of difficulties in the auto industry and because its number of retirees, or people no longer working, out­ number its current workforce. Townsend, who also is a member of the Hastings City Council, said the union agreed to make concessions l.^t May on its 40IK retirement and a minor adjustment to its health care package. The current employment contract between Local 138 and Hustings Manufacturing was approved in 2004 and will not expire until Feb. I. 2009. Townsend said the plant is operating on a day-to-day basis and living with uncertainty. “We don’t know if our jobs will be here today or tomorrow." she commented. Hastings Manufacturing Co. serves ihe automotive parts market with internal engine product Hastings Fiberglass joins post-Katrina restoration drive by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Making tools and equipment to help with restoration of Hurricane Katrina's destructive path is the number one priority right now at Hastings Fiber Glass Products. Inc. The firm’s 90 employees arc rolling up their sleeves to beef up production of the company’s insulated extendo-sticks and grounding equipment needed by the electric power industry and contractors in southern stales where Hurricane Katrina has taken its toll. Even company engineers and sales person­ nel are pitching in to help in production departments. A shipping supervisor cut his vacation short to come back to work and another supervisor, who was scheduled to go on vacation, has put his vacation on hold to help out. A frantic pace is expected for the next 30 days or more, said Dave Baum, president and general manager of Hastings Fiber Glass Products. "We changed our method of norma) opera­ tion." to accommodate production because of the hurricane, he said Tuesday afternoon. "Already today. I’ve already sat in three or four meetings (to discuss) how many of these can we gel. looking at our stock (on hand), talking to core production people Everybody just cooperates to do what we can do to help out." There are also heavy hearts when business booms because of a catastrophic event. “...You really don’t like to see it because the loss of life and devastation that’s occurred down there is really overwhelming." he said. On the other hand, the company has prod­ ucts that can help workers restore and rebuild the electric power systems damaged from flooding and hurricane winds. About 90% of the company’s market is with electric utilities and electric power industry. "They (utility workers) have to get those back up to get power to pump water and have water and power and all the other essentials. "Our product is essential to build and re­ build those power lines. There’s obviously other manufacturers out there that do it. but I think we’re probably more committed than anybody else as far as doing w hat we can do to get the product out and hopefully get the lights back on." Baum said. "When they are predicting a strong 3 or 4 category we try in advance to start ramping up production." Knowing that Hastings Fiber Glass tools and equipment arc going to be helpful to those affected by the wrath of Hurricane Katrina is a good feeling for employees. "The workers here arc willing to do what- See FIBERGLASS, page 20 Dave Baum (right), president and general manager of Hastings Fiber Glass Products, is pleased with the cooperative spmt of all his employees as the company ramps up production to ship products need to restore electric power in the South. He is pictured with employees Tim Slagtei (left) and Tony Pavlik who are working on grounding systems. �Page 2 - Thursday. September 8 2005 - The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS Annual BIE luncheon focus continued from front page The era the music will be taken from starts with the year 1955. the birth of rock ’n roll, and ends with the year 1979. North Country Trail group will meet Delton’s CROP Walk is Sept. 25 The monthly meeting of the Chief Noonday chapter of the North Country Trail Association will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Sept. 14. at the Barry Township Hall. 155 E. Orchard St. in Delton. Everyone is welcome to attend. The North Country Trail is a premier footpath that runs from New York to North Dakota. Its most extensive section is through Michigan, including local towns and areas such as Marshall. Battle Creek. Fort Custer. Augusta. Yankee Springs and more. For more information about the meeting or about the Chief Noonday chapter of the North Country Trail Association, visit http://www.northcountrvtrail.org/cnd/ or call Tom Garnett at 269-382-2561. The Delton Area Community CROP Walk is planned for 2 p.m. Sunday. Sept 25 and will begin and end at Faith United Methodist Church. Registration begins at 1:15. Refreshmerits and entertainment are pan of the fun after the walk. Walkers arc asked to collected donations and/or pledges from family members, friends, co-workers and neighbors to help make life better and even save lives through the efforts of Church World Service (CWS). which sponsors CROP Walks all over the nation. To sign-up for the walk, call 623­ 8763 or 998-6820 (cell). Dee DeFields and Elaine Gilbert are cocoordinalors. T\venty-five percent of walk proceeds each year stay in the Delton area to supply groceries to people who need help because of a variety of circumstances, ranging from unemployment to illness or low income. DeFields and Gilbert said it has been comforting to know that CWS was distrib­ uting food, tents and blankets and more after the tsunami tragedy and that on Monday as Hurricane Katrina moved through coastal Louisiana. Mississippi and Alabama and northward. CWS was pre­ pared to respond with material resources and support for community-based, longrange recovery groups. Health kits and blankets were positioned for shipment Monday too. Delton's CROP Walk Committee has set a goal of raising $7,500 this year and hav­ ing 80 walkers. Legislative Coffee senes will resume The Legislative Coffee series will return at 8 a.m. Monday. Sept. 12. at the County Seat Restaurant in Hastings. Scheduled to appear each month from September through May are State Senator Patty Birkholz; State Representative Gary Newell; and Rick Truer, representing Third District Congressman Vem Ehlers. They will discuss recent issues and take up any concerns constituents may wish to talk about. A straw vote will be taken at the end of the session to give legislators feedback on the issues discussed. The Legislative Coffee series is spon­ sored by the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. The public is welcome to attend. Fall conservation tour is Sept. 16 Farmers can take a break from their pre­ harvest preparations to learn about conser­ vation practices that protect the environ­ ment and save money during a fall conser­ vation tour planned for Friday, Sept. 16. in Woodbury. The tour begins at 8 a.m. near the Crop Production Services facility with a ’’Clean Sweep" program. Crop producers and homeowners can bring outdated and unwanted pesticides and other chemicals to the site (on M-66 just south of the railroad tracks) for safe disposal through the Michigan Groundwater Stewardship pro­ gram. Participants will then car pool to on-farm tours. These tours will highlight fo|iar feed­ ing to increase fertilizer efficiency and the potential use of slow-relcase urea on com to increase yield and reduce the potential for groundwater contamination. Following a complimentary lunch, the afternoon session will include a conserva­ tion and environmental protection update and a presentation on bulk fertilizer and pesticide storage regulations and safety issues. This presentation will be offered by the Michigan Agriculture Environmcr'al Assurance program and will conclude at 2:30 pm with a discussion on emerging issues on crops, including soybean aphid, soybean rust and com rootworm. Michigan Department of Agriculture Pesticide Certification and Certified Crop Advisor credits will be available to those who attend the program. There is no cost for this tour, but partici­ pants need to register before Sept. 10 by calling the Barry Conservation District at 269-948-8056. extension 3. Bernard Society to meet Monday The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. Sept. 12 in the Delton Kellogg Middle School library in Delton. The public is welcome. Steve Belson and Carol Iscard will pres­ ent the program, telling of their several trips to Africa and showing pictures, including many of African animals and birds. "Some of their pictures are just plain beautiful, just gorgeous." said Society President Margery Martin. The Society's Board meeting will be held at 6:15 p.m. that day. Sept. 11 service, pig roast slated Everyone is being welcomed to attend a ’Remembering Our Heroes - Celebration of Life" day at 10 a.m. Sunday. Sept 11, at Canap Michawana. The camp is located at 5800 Head Lake Road. Delton, off M-43 between Hastings and the town of Delton The event is being sponsored by the Hastings Assembly of God. "We will be remembering the devastation of Sept. 11 and honoring those who worked so hard and those that gave their lives.” said a spokesperson. "We will be honoring those in our areas that work everyday to protect our communities and us. Then we will move into celebrating life and the things we have to be thankful for. Pastor Clayton Garrison will be doing special music and speaking. The day is free to all. and a pig roast, including a complete dinner, will begin at noon. At 1 p.m.. games will include an inflatable bouncer. Monster Inflatable Basketball, face painting, children's games and prizes. Miss Delton and her court will run the game time. At 2:30 p.m.. a concert featuring local artist Jeff Weston, of Middleville, will be held. Downtown street work has begun The Hastings Downtown Development Authority has announced that work on the Streetscape project along Court. Church and Jefferson streets has begun this week. The project will include installation of pedestrian crosswalks, decorative side­ walks, curb projections, planters, street lights, landscaping and other improve­ ments. The project is anticipated to be sub­ stantially complete by Nov. 15. It is being financed through a partnership that includes private investment from a number of downtown area business owners, a grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and funds from the DDA. Rivertown Contractors Inc. is expected to begin work at the Court-Church Street intersection, which will be closed, along with portions of Church Street, for the next several weeks. Access to the downtown businesses and parking lots can be gained through minor detours along Center Street. Slate Street and Jefferson Street. Court Street is expected to remain open to traffic except in the area immediately adjacent to the Church Street intersection. To access DDA Parking Lot No. 1 (in back of the Hastings Public Library and County Scat Restaurant), follow Center Street to Jefferson Street, and Jefferson Street to the entrance to the parking lot. is work-based learning idea by Marcie Westover Staff Writft "My passion is work-based learning." speaker Karen Pohja told the audience Tuesday at the annual BIE (Business. Industry and Education) luncheon. The Barry County Chamber of Commerce put on the 23rd annual luncheon at Hastings High School. Pohja is an education consultant for the State of Michigan. She is responsible for the Michigan Career Pathway of Business. Management. Marketing and Technology in the Department of Labor and Economic Growth. Career Education. Office of Career and Technical Preparation. The focus of her speech was on career development and job shadowing for students. Pohja began her presentation highlighting the six Michigan Career Pathways. These serve as a "framework" to help students and educators make connections to pathways in the actual working world The six pathways include arts and communication; business, management, marketing, and technology; engineering/manufacturing and industrial technology; health sciences; human services; natural resources and agriscicnce. There are new careers being created every year that still fail into one of the career path­ ways. The goal is for students to be provided with enough information, education and hands-on experience to guide them toward a career path. Pohja spoke to the educators in attendance. "You as teachers have the ability to share career pathways." An important aspect of this is cooperation between business, industry and education. Pohja said education should work as part­ ners with business and industry to offer expe­ riences. The foundation for any career is created through academics that begins in early educa­ tion and is continually emphasized through the end of high school, she said. A poster campaign titled. “Why do I need (this) class9" examines how the subject areas of social studies, science, math and English are needed in a variety of careers. The posters listed the jobs that in the career pathway the line up with the subject. One area that helps students with career exploration is job shadowing. Every day teachers offer their students a job shadow experience on what a teacher docs. Pohja said. This type of information is critical for stu­ dents to understand the procedures and expec­ tation of a career. For job shadowing to be successful, it needs enthusiasm and an ability to show stu­ dents the "added value.” The actual "details" that are part of a career arc also explored through job shadowing. Pohja said students in the area think they know how the world works because of their constant connections with technology. However, through job shadowing and partner­ ships with businesses, students can learn what careers are out there and how they actually work. Providing a variety of job shadow environ­ ments is important, so students are exposed to more than one type of industry, she said. Having students in an industry environ­ ment is a safety risk, but communication between the educators and the business can address this issue. Pohja said there arc a lot of opportunities for students to experience business and indus­ try in Barry County, especially from the entrepreneurial side. Students who have had the opportunity to learn more about a business or industry find this as a critical key. School also can invite in speakers and take field trips to provide further educational opportunities. When asked about the pursuit of college for all students. Pohja said they (the State of Michigan) encourage higher education. Pushing the importance of academics can lead students into a career field through higher education of some type. For additional information on the above topics visit www.michigan.gov/mdcd. Barry County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Julie DeBoer welcomed the audience of educators, business and industry leaders, and community members. She said it is time for the business, industry and educators to work together to ensure the future of the next generations. Superintendent Chris Cooley took an opportunity to introduce the newly hired teachers Melinda Smalley and Laura Winterton. Last semester Elizabeth Scdgewick joined the district as a counselor. Cooley said last week they recalled the last teacher from layoff. The Hastings High School band and cheer- For the first time in two years the Hastings Area School System had new teaching hires including (from left) Laura Winterton and Melinda Smalley. Elizabeth Sedgewick, who is not pictured, joined the District last semester. The District recalled their last teacher from layoff. leading team opened the luncheon. Closing the event was Eric Dreisbach. Karen Pohja addressed career devel­ opment and job shadowing for students at the BIE (Business. Industry and Education) luncheon on Tuesday. Donors beware of hurricane relief scams Web sites designed to defraud unsuspect­ ing users began to appear not long after relief and charity plans for the victims of Hurricane Katnna were established, and authorities are urging caution when making contributions. Some of the activities include soliciting donations for seemingly charitable purposes, attempting to collect personal information through “phishing” scams and spreading mal­ ware to unsuspecting users. Over the past few days, domain names that redirect users to malicious web sites have appeared online, in addition to e-mail scams requesting donations for those affected by the hurricane. While some of these sites and mes­ sages may be legitimate, many are not. At the time of this bulletin, please be aware that the following domains are reported to be suspi­ cious: katnnahelp.com. katrinacleanup.com and katnnareiicf.com. This is not an exhaustive list and addition­ al domains may continue to appear. Besides fraudulent web sites, opportunists may use tins event as a vehicle for other types of onlib? attacks. For example, e-mail mes­ sages that claim to contain attachments with photos, video, or other information about Hurricane Katrina may actually contain viruses, worms or othei malware. It is recommended that people interested in giving: • Validate the relief fund or charity through a known reliable entity. • When a message containing a rcques for donations for these victims appears, do not respond unless it is certain it is a valid nessage • Avoid visiting untrusted web sites. • Avoid opening e-mail messages and attachments that claim to contain video, pho­ tos. or other information relating to relief solicitation for Hurricane Katrina. • Follow standard best practices for e-mail and web browsing security. Walking the shorter walk, closer to home Barry County residents who couldn't make it up north for the annual Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Walk could have walked the ■Mayor Bridge' with Hastings City Mayor Bob May last Monday. May said they want to make the local bridge walk a yearly event that draws residents downtown to the Thomapple River. The mayor. Shirley Bachelder and Deb May all made the trek. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 8. 2005 - Page 3 Senator Levin raps Bush, but not on Katrina response by David T. Young Editor As expected. U.S. Senator Carl Levin was very critical of President George W. Bush's performance in his “First Thursday" stop in Hastings. But Levin did not join the loud choruses of complaints against Bush over his administra­ tion's slow and inadequate response the Hurricane Katrina crisis. The five-term senator was guest for lunch at the Barry County Democratic Hall usl past noon last Thursday. Sept. I. just wl«n the magnitude of Katrina's devastation was com­ ing to public light. The visit was the Hastings* second by a U.S. senator in a little more than a month. Debbie Stabenow appeared at the Democrats' Truman-Johnson Dinner July 30. Levin asked the estimated 80 people in attendance at the luncheon to pause and reflect on the challenges being faced by the people of New Orleans. Louisiana. Mississippi and all affected areas suffering perhaps the worst natural disaster in modem American history. This natural catastrophe is probably the worst any of us have ever known." he said. "It is unmatched in terms of its scope and impact. We'v- lent entire cities on the Gulf Coast." that the infamous Downing Street memo revealed in Great Britain contends Bush had his mind made up to go into Iraq long before he announced it. The memo includes the notion the U.S. troops would be greeted with rose petals as heroes, but there was no plan for the aftermath of the war after taking Baghdad with the expected relative ease. “Now we have an extremely difficult situa- •| have been & critic of the war in Iraq. I voted against going in (in 2003),’ he said, “but the troops over there deserve our support... It wasn't their decision (to go to war). They’re courageous. They’re following their orders. We can't punish them., we can’t take this out on the troops." — U.S. Sen. Carl Levin Because it was fairly early in the discussion about the government’s response, he limited his comments about that issue and focused a great deal more on political matters. Hs started with social security had spared Bush little in the way of criticism. Calling social security a system that has worked well for some 70 years, with some minor modifications, he said it would be folly to change it to accommodate setting up pri­ vate and more risky plans. “Because of programs like social security, we have dramatically reduced the rate of poverty among senior citizens." Levin said. "They (those who oppose it) consider it to be a big government program, but how do you best protect the income of people who are about to retire... and they haven't suggested any way to make up for lost revenue." The senator said Bush and the Republican Party, despite inheriting record budget sur­ pluses in 2001. have “recklessly" ran up an $8 trillion national debt through tax cuts for the wealthiest people and financing the war in Iraq. He said poverty is increasing and medi­ an income of ordinary citizens is falling for the first time since the 1920s. just before the onset of the Great Depression, the health care situation is a mess and even veterans are suf­ fering cutbacks in support. “1 have been a critic of the war in Iraq. 1 voted against going in (in 2003).'' he said, “but the troops over there deserve our sup­ port... It wasn't their decision (to go to war). They’re courageous. They’re following their orders. We can’t punish them., we can't take this out on the troops.” He said in the eyes of the rest of the world. Operation Iraqi Freedom is just a Western occupation of a Muslim country. He added U.S. Senator Cart Levin tian." Levin commented. "Their constitution is not something to be celebrated. It's opposed by a significant number of people who live n that country. If that opposition continues, it’s a recipe for civil war. “There is no military solution (in Iraq) without a political solution. It's their country, not ours. A door has been opened for them, they have to walk through it." The senator said the United Stales must remain as long as Iraq strives to become its own independent democratic country, but if its leaders are not willing to take the risks an compromise, a plan for leaving must be con­ sidered. Several veterans in the audience echoed the notion that the U.S. government has turned its back on supporting veterans who suffered from medical conditions as a result of the Vietnam Conflict. Another veteran said dur­ ing the Vietnam Conflict he was forced to command a unit by default, yet he had no experience or training. During that brief discussion. Barry County Democratic Party Chairwoman Barbara Cichy suggested that many of the people dis­ placed by Hurricane Katrina be relocated, at least temporarily, to the military bases in the South that are being closed. Levin said he thought her idea was worth serious consideration. Jean Stein asked Levin why he doesn't want to set a timetable for American troops to leave Iraq. “If you set a date (for withdrawing troops), it plays into the hands of the people who are killing us." he explained. "But the Iraqis have to believe there will be a limit as to how long we will be there." Levin said there has been much debate over the past 40 years over who has the power to Judge’s ruling favors Gun Lake tribe in lawsuit The Match-E-Bc-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians of Michigan, or the Gun Lake Tribe, has earned a favorable ruling in the lawsuit filed by Michigan Gambling Opposition (MichGo) to delay the federal government's acquisition of land for a tribally-owned gaming and entertainment facility near Bradley. Judge John Garrett Penn agreed that the Gun Lake Tribe should be permitted to inter­ vene and defend the federal government’s decision to take ihe tribe's land in trust. The revenue from the proposed gaming facility is paramount to the future economic self-suffi­ ciency. self-determination and services for the membership of the Tribe. The judge dismissed arguments made by MichGo in opposition to the tribe’s motion. "The expeditious decision by the judge is a very positive development for the Tribe. The tribe can now expose MichGo’s claims for what they really are: frivolous attempts to delay the Tribe its federal rights." said John Shagonaby. Tribal Council Treasurer. The decision comes on the heels of a Washington Post story exposing that indicted Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff, former U.S. Ambassador to Italy Peter Secchia and others made efforts outside the established administrative process to persuade Bush Administration officials to delay the federal government’s acquisition of land for the Gun Lake Tribe. "The efforts of MichGo. Abramoff and Secchia to delay the Gun Lake Tribe its fed­ eral rights are shameful, and have delayed the creation of badly needed jobs and economic growth for West Michigan." Shagonaby said. The tribe maintains the proposed casino will create 1.800 direct jobs with an average annual compensation package of $40,000; 3.100 indirect jobs; purchases of goods and services from West Michigan businesses of more than $20 million per year, and millions of dollars in revenues to the state and local units of government. John Helmholdt on behalf of Michigan Gambling Opposition slated in a release "The decision by the U.S. District Court today to grant the Gun Lake Tribe’s request to inter­ vene comes as no surprise and is really noth­ ing more than legal posturing by the Tribe that is common in legal disputes like this." "What's most interesting is the court denied the Tribe’s claim that they had a right to intervene but let them participate anyway. The Tribe actually argued they have a right to intervene because the government has "suffi­ ciently different and particularized interest" than the Tribe because the court decided to issue a stay on land-in-trust until legal dis­ putes are resolved. Last we checked, this is the same go\ eminent that blindly and wrong­ fully said this massive casino project would have "no significant impact" and granted the Tribe land-in-trust." he stated. The release went on to state. "Apparently, since the Tribe knows they can ignore local control and formal contracts with vendors who fronted millions of dollars on their behalf by claiming sovereign immunity, they seem to believe that they are above the law and normal legal process. It's no coincidence that when our attorney’s suggested the Tribe waive sovereign immunity, they balked at it. Governor Granholm. our state and federal lawmakers, and local government officials in Michigan who may be faced with a tribal casino project sometime soon should beware of this, because the Tribe has a record of breaking promises and turning on their friends whan it is convenient, using the cloak of sovereign immunity as defense." The recent ruling is the first in what may be a long court battle for the proposed Gun llake casino. declare war. but he said it’s a moot issue now because most of Congress authorized Bush to take action against Iraq, mostly over fears of terrorists in Iraq and weapon■> of mass destruction, both of which were not true. Most recently, the rationale for the action has centered on removing an evil dictator. Saddam Hussein. "There arc a lot of horrible guys all over the world." the senator said. "That's not the rea­ son to attack people It’s when they threaten you. There was no imminent threat from Iraq. "The problem has been the mismanage­ ment of the war." he said. "There was the arrogance that we can conquer the world." Harry Doele. chief executive officer of Pennock Hospital, ushered in a discussion about health care, telling the senator that fed­ eral classification assignment of the Hastings medical care facility puls it al a financial dis­ advantage. Local attorney Carol Jones Dwyer said health care remains a critical issue for many people and she said she believes most of its costs arc in administration of medical insur­ ance benefits. Levin noted that former President and nov. New York Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton attempted to come up with a new “managed" health care system about a dozen years ago. but a public relations blitz heavily funded by drug and insurance companies, effectively killed it. “It was well intended." he said of the Clinton plan. “Il was complicated. It was not the first bill I endorsed that didn't go any­ where. and it won’t be the last." He predicted that health care will be a major issue in the next presidential election. “I don't know of a Democrat who doesn’t believe in a national health care plan, but the These are unconscionable increas­ es, they're not based on shortages, the price of oil per barrel actually has gone down over the last few days... We lost a couple of pipelines (because of the hurricane), and some people are taking advantage and making huge profits... This president and his ties to the oil industry is a huge liabili­ ty." — U.S. Sen. Carl Levin Senator Cart Levin is being introduced at the Thomas Jefferson Hall by David Brinkert (right), vice chairman of the Barry County Democratic Party. question is, how do you get there?" He said the Bush Administration's tax cuts for the wealthy have "made it impossible for us to invest in ourselves and our own health care." Levin said there arc some so upset with Bush's presidency that they are suggesting he be impeached for incompetence. “impeachment isn’t the answer." he said. "Elections are the answer. We need a candi­ date who will be very strong and very clear.” Blanche Munjoy, former treasurer of Rutland Township, said too many people nowadays are living on fixed incomes or on wages at $6 an hour or less. With the recent massive increase in gasoline prices, she won­ dered how many people arc going to get by. Levin said he wants to cal! on the president to freeze gas prices, but added. "He (Bush) is not someone who is going to take on the oil industry." He contended. “These arc unconscionable increases, they're not based or. shortages, the price of oil per barrel actually has gone down over the last few days. “We lost a couple of pipelines (because of the hurricane), and some people are taking advantage and making huge profits... This president and his ties to the oil industry is a huge liability." Levin concluded by saying it is clear to him that most people stand with the Democrats on the issues, but somehow have been misled by a massive and successful public relations campaign to vote for Bush. The program and luncheon served as September’s installment of the monthly First Friday series sponsored by the Barry Count) Democratic Committee. Heritage Days to show off IVUd^leville hometown pride by Patricia Joins Staff Writer All the fun of Heritage Days past will be squeezed into one day. Saturday, Sept 10. this year in Middleville. The night Ijpfore. there will be a sort of precelcbration “kickoff" with the Middleville vs. Caledonia high school football game between two traditional rivals al the local stadium. Heritage Day will be on Saturday. Sept. 10. only. Much of the activity will be held down­ town. which means the road will be closed from High to River streets. Other Heritage Day events will be held at Page Elementary School. Spring Park and inside the Thomapple Township Hall. Since parking will be limited, the Heritage Days Committee has arranged for shuttle buses to pickup and drop off those who park in the parking lot at McFall Elementary School. Shuttle buses will go both to Page and to downtown. The fun starts at 8 a.m. with the 5-kilometer run and walk. Registration forms can be picked up at the Thonupplc Township offices today through Friday. Office hours arc 9 a.m. until noon and I to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The office is open on Friday from 9 a.m. until noon. Registration for the race begins at 6:45 a.m. at the Township Hall on Saturday. Sept. 10. There will be a shuttle to the starting line on Irving Road. The race starts at 8 a.m. and the route traverses gravel roads and the paved Paul Henry Thomapple Trail, ending near the Gazebo. The annual pre-parade pancake breakfast begins at 8 a.m. in the Middleville United Methodist Church. It will go until the parade starts at 10 a.m. The parade lineup will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the McFall parking lot. Helen and Bob Wenger arc the grand marshals this year. The theme of this year's parade is “Hometown Pride." and this is one family that is the epit­ ome of "hometown spirit." Bob served as a member of the Barry County Board of Commissioners for 12 years and on the Caledonia Elevator Board for 29 years. He also was on the board of review in Thomapple Township, and served on the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education for eight years. Bob was also active with the Middleville Lions Club until i‘ interfered with his farming duties. Now he devotes his farming energy to his garden and is on call for his sons to help with their farm chores. The couple toured Germany. Switzerland and Austria in 2000. looking into the history of the Wenger family. They have gone to Hawaii once and each winter they go to Arizona. Helen and Bob will ride in the Heritage Day Parade on Saturday. Sept. 10 at 10 a m. The will also receive a plaque at 5 p.m. at the Gazebo. The parade route goes right down Main Street to Sheridan Street. Once the parade goes by. Main Street from Higl. to Railroad streets will be closed to traffic and detours will be set up. Robert and Helen Wenger Activities at Page Elementary will include the car show from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The Middleville Macker three-on-three basketball tournament begins at 12:30 p.m.. along with laser tag. These are sponsored by the First Baptist Church. The tractor pull begins al noon on the greensward between Page and the bus garage. Food concessions will be available at Page, beginning at 10 a.m. Motorcycle mania will comes to Middleville beginning at II a.m.. The first Heritage Day motorcycle show will be part of the festivities, with motorcycles of all types lining Main Street from noon until 5 p.m. The show is sponsored by Champs and the ABATE motorcycle group. There are five divisions and trophies will go to the top two in each division. There will be vendors and Champs is hosting music inside during the show. There will also be kids games beginning at 11:30 a.m. downtown, along with a petting zoo and Stagecoach rides. The craft area opens at 9 a.m. in Lions Sesquicentennial Park. This year the craft area will include several of the Friday Fanner’s Market vendors. Fran French says. "We will have Meyers Bakery with their wonderful baked goods. We hope to have a very talented caricaturist" There will be lots of homemade jewelry, knick-knacks, baby products, home decor, wooden handmade products, keychains, ceramics and pottery, birdhouses and feeders. The United Methodist Women's "Breads and Spreads" will share space at the Thomapple Township Hall with the Middleville Rotary Club, which will hold a used book sale at the same location. Shoppers can fill a bag with books for just $5. Slop by beginning at 10 a.m. The Rotary Club members will also be sell­ ing their famous rubber ducks up until just before the annual race at 3 p.m. Funds raised help the club with their community and scholarship activities. Lions Club members arc bringing the sightmobile and will be selling their “give some­ one a goat" tickets until the afternoon. There will be concessions downtown, beginning at 10 a.m. There will be no parking downtown on Main Street during the parade since the road will be closed at the end of the parade. There will be detour signs posted and everyone is encouraged to use the shuttles. French says. “We also will not he allowing anyone to access the parking lot on the south side of Main Street unless they have Handicapped Sticker or plate." The posted detour for Main Street will be Church to Dibble to Railroad and these streets will have no parking signs posted for Friday night and through the day on Saturday The gazebo will ring with entertainment beginning right after the parade. Scheduled to appear arc the Julie Austin Duo. Patnck Lewis, Steve Youngs. Randy Bennett, the TK Jazz Band and the Grand River Blues Cats. Horseshoe competition at noon and com­ petitive softball games beginning at 9 a.m will take place at Spring Park For more information at about Heritage Day call Fran or George French at 795-9411. �Page 4 - Thursday. September 8. 2005 - The Hastings Banner City should stay away from taking over cemetery New Orleans mayor part of problem Dear editor: I was bom and raised in Slidell, La., and needless to say. I have been glued to the TV. watching for missing relatives, friends, and to see how badly families' homes were damaged by the hurricane. Because of what unfolded in New Orleans, the coverage on Slidell was sparse. As 1 watched the plight of the people of New Orleans, 1 began to have a number of ques­ tions come to mind and now I would like to ask New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin these questions. First. Mr. Mayor, why. knowing you had 20,000 people who could not leave because they had no transportation, did you not take all the parish school buses, city buses, tour buses, and any other transportation and send •hem to the lower 9th Ward for those people. In the 24 hours before the storm hit if you had 50 buses carrying 50 people making five round trips to Baton Rouge, you could have evacuated over 12.000 people. Secondly, sir. after the storm hit and the levee breached, did you bother to check the pantry of New Orleans? I saw no one nor any trucks going to food, soft drink, Oi water dis­ tributors' warehouses to unload any items which could be used to help these people. 1 saw no evidence of any trucks or person­ nel going to the Winn/Dixie, Wal-Mart. Target, Swagman Stores to empty their store rooms or shelves of all water, pop. fruit juices, canned meat, and fruit, soup, baby for­ mula and other items, which were needed to help. I did not hear of any teams going into phar­ macies and drag stores to remove medicines and OTC drags and oth^r items, which could be used to treat the people. I guess that Mr. Nagin, instead of yelling at other people to get off their asses and do something, maybe he should have gotten off his and done something before and after the hurricane hit. Walt Jemison, Woodland Baltimore officials show pattern of problems To the editor: Recent dissatisfaction with three members of the Baltimore Township Board over their decision to pursue a $16,500 Michigan Supreme Court hearing on tax exempt status of the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, in spite of only a 5% chance of being heard, is not the only reason a group ot Baltimore Township taxpayers are advocating removal of Supervisor Richard VanSyckle and Trustees James Rhodes and David Soya. While it is reasonable to expect a learning curve from a new Township Board, the con­ tinuous ongoing irregularities, failure to fol­ low their own budget, failure to submit road work to the Road Commission in a timely manner and contentious behavior regarding maintenance of the township hall building and grounds demonstrate the three members in question are unable to effectively conduct township business. At the August pelting, VanSyckle submit­ ted for board approval the list of road work to be complied by-the Road Commission. The list is recommendations suggested by the Road Commission and should have been acted on in early spring to allow the work to be placed on the Road Commission's agenda. Not acting promptly guarantees a delay in the completion and necessitates a hurry-up job by a Road Commission preparing for winter. VanSyckle. through his inability to attend necessary functions, has appointed a deputy to fill in for him. While not illegal, it is unprecedented and the township has to pay the deputy’s wages and the supervisor’s. The voters of Baltimore Township elected a supervisor to do the job, not to appoint anoth­ er to do it. Mr. VanSyckle also needs to become versed in "Robert’s Rules of Order’ and con­ duct meetings accordingly. Eight months should be enoug h time to read the book avail­ able. There's a noticeable lack of application at the town meetings. Earlier this spring, the three board mem­ bers in question summarily elected to have two stately maple trees on each side of the town hall drive removed by the Road Commission. One of these trustees generous­ ly offered to remove all the available fire­ wood. The plan was squelched when the other two board members objected to lack of due process in altering township property without a vote. The budget had to be amended in August to cover the cost of cleaning the town hall. The cleaning person has collected $1,138 since April 2005. This is a radical increase over the cleaning expense tiiat was incurred in the past The board did some wrangling to facilitate payment of the bill because they did not fol­ low their budget. Incidentally, the cleaning person, Mrs. VanSyckle. resigned the job at that meeting because a four-hour per month cap was placed on cleaning. The supervisor and two trustees have not taken advantage of Michigan Township Association seminars, nor made any effort to better educate themselves in becoming more effective public officials. Through either their lack of time or interest, their lackluster and questionable behavior effectively guarantees more fiscal irresponsibility, which the town­ ship can hardly afford. The township still owes Pierce Cedar Creek Institute back taxes, interest and penalties, which mavbe very expensive. ........ Any single one of the discrepancies men­ tioned above might be deemed forgivable taken in the context of a new board leaning the ropes, but the inaction and ill conceived actions of the three board members taken concurrently indicate a history that needs to be changed. It certainly does not pass the smell test. Ronald L. Cook, Baltimore Township In-car locator unecessary frill To the editor After reading about the in-car locaters in the Hastings Banner, I am also not happy with the Barry County Emergency 911 deci­ sion about the in-car locater. There is minimal road patrol during the daytime. The cars are either at the jail or the courthouse. It seems like it would be more practical to use the money to hire more officers for the road. Jeffery C. and Marcia A. Davis. Hastings Township To the editor: Back through the years, 1 have written letters about the ownership of Riverside Cemetery. Now. Rod Newton, president of the Riverside Cemetery Board is trying to unload his family’s interest and have the city take it over. Who are the rest who have ran this cash cow down in the gutter? That was big business back in the 1950s and •60s. You don’t sec a lot of flowers in the ums. Customers pay a fee, and flowers weren’t watered anyway. That’s where the problem started. Years ago, when his family’s interests were established, they furnished a house and that went a long way, but today I think the house is vacant. Aren’t there some folks in jail who would like a little freedom for a day to work at cemetery? These wheels who take money, put it to the public, then run like hell when things go to other way is the way it looks to me. The Hastings City Council would be crazy to take the cemetery. Let it go bank­ rupt. let that outfit suffer. Years ago, p shoe store owner made the statement that by going bankrupt, he made the most money he had ever made. The council is very apt to go and take the cemetery over. If it goes bankrupt, the whole truth will come out, I hope. Tax and spend! 1 suppose the City Council wheels are real proud of that boondoggle around the new City Bank, at Jefferson and Court streets. God, you had to be in outer space to drcam that extreme! There was a reason why Court Street was always wide, with no obstruction. There’s an old proverb “Crazier than a (fill it in!). Wait until win­ ter, when they’re plowing snow! Think of all the money going down the drain. You folks in Hastings are paying. Throw those spenders out of office! Beautify the city is in reverse. I’ll take the Dear editor: As chairperson of committee relations for GLAVAC. 1 can tell you with complete confi­ dence that no matter what happens with ibe proposed Village of Gun Lake, taxes will go up. If the four townships ever come together with a consolidated zoning board, taxes will go up! If we vole to become a village, taxes will go up! Everything costs money, even doing nothing. Doing nothing today will cost us more tomorrow. Gun Lake is in a crisis. A crisis offers a made-to-order opportunity for a grass-roots organization to act. I feel we are in a crisis al To the editor: I think the Baltimore Township issues being put in the paper weekly are ridiculous. The person or persons writing the articles I know for a fact that one of the men on the recall list voted his conscience on the ques­ tion of appealing tax exempt status for Cedar Creek. That's not a recall issue. We’re not in a communist society. Voting is a right, and no one should sway what we do with our vote. Secondly. 1 know this same man has noth­ ing personally against the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute or founder Gary Pierce. This man believes it’s simply a tax issue. The tax revenue from Cedar Creek is lost not only to Baltimore Township, but all Barry County and Michigan citizens then have to pick up the rest of the tab. I pay enough taxes already for schools, roads, police and fire protection, don’t you? The person or persons who started all this witch hunt should look at the real reasons things happened the way they did and not put this on a personal agenda. 1 feel this is an unfortunate event. Even township government sometimes has to deal with liars and self-centered people with a sin­ gle interest, not the best interests of their community. Angela Bryant, Hastings The City of Hastings and Barry County don’t need any more taxes. We do need some people in government with some guts to say no ana mean it. How in hell did the depression people make it? Now their broad fore-headed offspring spend money as if it grows on trees. The union at Hastings Manufacturing sits still while Governor Jennifer Granholm gives blessings and money to a Japanese piston ring company in Grand Haven. Viking gets tax-relief from Hastings and makes statement that new employees won’t be in the Hastings plant. Those wheeler­ dealers aren’t like the folks who started the factory. Hastings City Council and Barry Co. Commissioners, are making their own bed. Tax and spend’ I read about politicians being called dumb. The reason was, they were educated beyond their intelligence. I believe it, no matter what university. That’s one big prob­ lem! Donald W. Johnson, Middleville Two mills is all it takes for Gun Lake village Attacks on local officials unfair Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. old home town, not these manufactured fronts. Barry County Commissioners are sitting on their hands and letting an ex-stale cop ran a secret program. 911. Fred Jacobs said it best in the Banner Aug. 25. Carl E. Reed, had a very precise article about 911 and Charlie Nystrom in that same issue. The state cops can write that nothing is swept under the rung anymore, but look how former Sheriff Steve DeBoer was treated. I have yet to hear a good word about 911 and Nystrom. How about a reduction in millage? Why not just get rid of him? He probably would just run for the Michigan House of Representatives along with DeBoer, Ron Neil and ail the ex-state cops who probably will come out of the wood pile. State Representative and ex-state cop Gary Newell is lord of law to prohibit a doctor from practicing while under influ­ ence. About all that law did was to soothe the ego of Prosecuting Attorney Gordon Shane McNeill. These people just keep coming! Gun Lake today and GLAVAC is a grass roots organization of men and women living within the proposed village who have decided it is time to act The members of GLAVAC do not want higher taxes. None of you want higher taxes. But guess what? Higher taxes will just keep coming. If I have to pay higher taxes I really would like to keep those dollars in my own back yard, where they will do the most good. ’If the four townships can fix the zoning problem, that is only part of the crisis around Gun Lake. The lake is overcrowded with boats on peak days, tournaments are getting out of hand, more and more evasive species are coming into the lake, houses are popping up like mushrooms, developers are buying up the land, and the list goes on. This is a crisis! A village can manage and control all of these things with one government. The four town­ ships will never do it. We need to act now’ 1 can speak for the all members of GLAVAC, that if the charter for the Village of Gun Lake has a millage of more than two ■ilH.^ Wwxe a&tffcrWMawvwhh two nffislfc atu ntSMillkto. fkis state funding for roads, and state revenue sharing, the village can work and work well. If we don’t start saving our lake today, tomorrow there will not be a lake as we know it Jerry Artz, Shelbyville Change in govt, is sorely needed editor! What’s best way to remember 9/11? Sunday is the anniversary of 9/11. Several churches are plan­ ning special services. Communities like Yankee Springs also are planning special commemorations. What do you think is the best way to remember the events of that day in 2001 ? To the editor: My wife and I moved to Hickory Ccrners. which is located in Barry Township u> Barry County, in December 2004. We have noticed there is little to no law enforcement presence here. I learned that the Barry Twp office is opened only one day a week, on Wednesday, which 1 feel benefits the politicians and not the people whom they are elected to serve. While reading ’Letters to the editor’ in the Banner, 1 realize there is a need to replace our politicians in the local, state and federal levels of government. Stephen Duikel Jr., Hickory Corners The Hasting* Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 PMhtdb, Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 jonn c.vcoos PtMJdeni rrvasne Jacooa Vice Preetoent oieven JoCwi Sec-Kary/Ttweeurw • NEWSROOM * David T. Young (Editor Elaine G«x*t (Assistant EdUa) Helen Mudry Sandra Ponsetto Patnoa Johns Ke«y Lloyd Brett Bremer Marde Westover Fran Faverman Heather Reed Alex Clemons, Middleville: Mike Hoag, Wayland: TJ. Akey, Middleville: Sergey Mikhaylov, Gun Lake: Betty Sprague, Hastings: Sandra Rosenberg. Middleville. • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classrted ads accepted Monday through Fnday, 8 00 am to 530 pm. “I don't know what is the best way. but I don’t think it should be a national holiday. If it were, people would just lake it for granted as a day off or a day to go shop­ ping and not recall the day seriously.’’ “I think there should be moments of silence recall­ ing the times when each of the planes hit. We should stop our ordinary activi­ ties and think about those who died.” “I think we should throw one heck of a parade. This would demonstrale lhal we have recovered and lhal we are a nation of confidence and strength." "I am a Russian citizen, not an American, but I believe that putting up monuments does not bring back those who have died. We should all take some time to think about those events." “I have so many con­ flicting thoughts. In remembering those who died we will remember those who caused their deaths. 1 think we should join together and hope for a better world." "I think that remember­ ing what happened at a special church service would be a good or even just stopping for a moment of sileril remem­ bering." Scott Oilmen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Ratoe: $30 per year m Barry County $32 per year in adpning counkee $35 per year etoewhera POSTMASTER Send address changes to POBoxB �The Hastings B*nne< - Thunday, September *. 2005 - Page 5 Lets go on with the show! Music trivia party still planned for Oct. IS Barry County a caring, giving community 1 spent some lime recently looking up stories we've done from this past year's Reminders and I when 1 reviewed them. I began to understand that a lot of our news coverage is centered around peo­ ple doing things for other people. The number of examples i t enormous: • Relay for Life raised S97.000 locally this year to fight cancer. • The group for Eric Chase raised nearly $90,000 for his surgery . • Weltons donated an air conditioner for Green Gables. • There was the annual garden tour to raise funds for local Garden Club activities. • People gave portions of their land for land conservancy. • The Child Abuse Council was given $1,000 from the local Exchange Club and the organization held a toothbrush sale to raise funds to give back to the community. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, con­ cerned citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has." — Margaret Mead • The Rotary Club held its annual golf outing for youth programs. • Kiwanis held many fund-raising events for local giving. • There was a golf outing for CASA. • We held two millages for the Thomapple Manor and Barry County Transit, both of which were passed by local citizens willing to give more in local taxes to help people in the community that use their services. • The Buzz Youngs annual golf outing was held for the Hastings Athletic Boosters to help with athletics in the schools. • A group collected VCR and DVD movies to send to the troops in combat areas throughout the world. • Habit for Humanity built two homes this year so that two fam­ ilies might have their own place to live. • Thousands of dollars were given throughout the countv for scholarships, companies donated thousands in time and n«ney to support local event', ana fund-raisers held all year long. • A group of veterans held a fund-raiser to help disabled vets at the VA hospital. • A Love for Lennon fund-raiser was held to help a young man with myscular dystrophy to give him a better life. • All year long, we were told stories about events such as card parties, bake sales, reading for children, a duck race, brick sales and just about anything you can imagine, along with a generous match­ ing funds project, ail to collect enough funds to build a new Hastings Public library, which added up to millions from giving cit­ izens. • And we can't forget the annual Charity Golf Outing, which last year collected $18,000 and this year managed to grow that amount to over $30,000! • The United Way campaign, which 1 might add gets under way tomorrow with a “Day of Caring" and the kickoff breakfast at the Barry County Expo Center. Last year wc realized an increase over the previous year in giving and they hope this year to increase giv­ ing due to the continued need for funds for local programs The list seems endless for Barry County and all the programs it continues to fund, helping people of all ages throughout the county — bowling for kids. Walk for Warmth. Pheasants Forever, Ducks Unlimited, bake sales, festivals, dinners, candy sales, you name it. and we did it all in the name of helping someone, a group of people or a community. Barry County area volunteers gave so much of their time over the year to help local groups, and people all over Barry County like they do every year, just because they care and want to make a dif­ ference. All of this really says a lot about Hastings and Barry County as a giving community. This was just quick review of what happened this year in Barry County. I have by no means covered all the activities held for all the important projects held over the year. I just wanted to highlight a few to show you just how giving Barry County as a people have been and continue to be. As we watched the coverage this last week of the tragic victims of a history making Hurricane Katrina, you can sec how important it is that we understand the power of people helping people, how a country can rise to the call to want to help people in need, people they don't even know. Volunteers have left their homes and headed to the storm zone, just to help the victims of a ravaging storm, com­ panies have sent money, supplies and help, communities have opened their homes and facilities just to help. It really makes you feel good about your country when you sec so many people wanting, willing and actually helping people when they need it the most. It didn't matter who they were, what color, and where they came from. Americans all over this country felt the desire to do what they could to help. As I looked back over the last eight months’ worth of issues of our local community newspapers, 1 found hundreds of stories of local groups and people dedicating time and money to make things better for someone else, a community of compassion right here in Barry County. So the next time someone asks you why to do you live in Barry County, you can answer, "because it is a very special place, filled with people who really care about one another.” — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Motorists can lessen impact of gas prices Michigan motorists trying to lessen the impact of high prices at the pump have a multitude of options available to them, Michigan Department of Transportation Director Gloria J. Jeff said. Jeff said alternatives to driving include taking the bus or other means of public transit, car pools using MDOT P irk and Ride lots, and MDOTs Rideshare pro­ gram. "We have a robust multi-modal system in place to provide residents across Michigan with transportation choices that will help them save money and energy while reducing pollution." said Jeff. The Michigan Department of Transportation offers an entire Web page of information about alternatives to driv­ ing, including links to bus companies. Amtrak, and other forms of public trans­ portation throughout the state. You can access information on alternatives to driving at www.michigan.gov/mdovO. 1607.7-1519615.29684-31837-.00.html The Michigan Department of Transportation maintains approximately 215 carpool parking lots located through­ out the state, with approximately 8.000 parking spaces for use by carpooling motorists. The Carpool Parking Lot (Park and Ride) program continues the depart­ ment's commitment to conserving limited energy resources, www.mi.gov/parkandride Commuters can save money on gaso­ line, along with wear and tear on their vehicles, by using MichiVan, a statewide vanpooling program sponsored by MDOT. MichiVan will supply fully insured nine-or-15 passenger vans to groups of nine or more commuters, with the cost to be shared among the riders. www.mi.gov/rideshare Another option for carpooling is Rideshare, a free, computerized service sponsored by SEMCOG (the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments) that matches car and vanpool partners for work commuters in the Metro Detroit area, www.semcog.org To find out what your commute is cost­ ing you each year and how much money you could save by carpooling, use the Driving Cost Calculator on MDOTs web site: http.Z/mdotwas 1 .mdot.state.mi.us/public/ridesharc/drivingcost.cfm To view comparative pricing for gas stations around the state (compiled from information posted by consumers) and information on fuel efficiency, tips for buying gasoline, or to file an electronic gas-gouging report: www.mi.gov/gasprices Those who want to commute by bicy- cle can find maps for bicycle routes at: On-Road bike maps and information: http://www.michigan.gov/mdotZO, 1607,7 151-9615_11223-22732--.00.html Bicycle off-road path and trail infomwt i o n : http://www.michigan.gOv/mdot/0,1607,7 -151 -9615_11223-22728-.00.html The oldies trivia party, featuring music from the 1950s. ’60s and ’70s. is still being planned for Saturday evening. Oct. 15. at the Hastings Country Club and proceeds will benefit the campaign to build the new library in Hastings. The price to compete will remain rd $25 per contestant, but those who just want to come and watch the proceedings and listen to excerpts of old songs will be charged only $10 apiece. Though the campaign for a new library was successful in meeting its $500,000 fund-raising goal, the money collected by the party will be used to handle any increased costs that may be caused by effects from Hurricane Katrina. "The cost of materials probably will be more than what we had been budgeting for." said Library Administrator Barbara Schondelmayer. "With fuel prices going up, I don’t have a clear idea how much more it’s going to cost to get materials to build a new library.” Advocates of the new library were challenged by an anonymous donor to raise $500,000 by Aug. 31 in order to gain a 4-to-l match. The library cam­ paign collected about $516,000, with an amazing $46,000 coming in on the last day alone. The donor also has agreed to the match for this one last fund-raiser, even though it’s after the deadline. The extra money will be used to absorb increased trans­ portation costs in the wake of Katrina and to fund a few items that had to be elimi­ nated from the original plans because of a need for a "bare-bone" budget. Schondelmayer said the library hopes to buy a little more technology, including computers and audio-visual equipment, to have a decent collection of opening day books next year when the new facili­ ty opens. “We’ll start with some new books and tapes, but perhaps not as many as had hoped.” she said. The new library was deemed necessary because the old facility across the street from the courthouse is aging and too small to handle growing population and growing programs, particularly tor chil­ dren. The new building, billed as a very green environmental facility, will be located next to City Hall near the comer of Apple and Michigan Avenue Anyone is invited to play or ’.vatch "Name That Tune for the Library,” the unusual fund-raising music trivia contest Oct. 15, beginning with sign-in and regis­ tration at 6 p.m. at the Hastings Country Club. Those who want to test their music memories against a hand-picked Hastings Library team are invited to go four-onfour with the host quartet. Foursomes who want to take on the library quartet will be asked to sign in and declare they are "players” at the start of the evening, to give each of their teams a special and colorful name, come dressed in weird outfits if they like and designate a cap­ tain. who will be the only team member who can answer questions dunng the contest. The two foursomes will take turns tn hearing information on the artists, the year and then actual musical excerpts from the songs The captain then must give the final answer, identifying the title of the song. The task is simply to “name that tune." When a team answers incorrectly, it will be assessed one strike. A second incorrect response will result in strike two. However, in order for the fatal strike three to be declared, the opposing team must answer the same question correctly. If not. it will be regarded instead as just a foul ball and the matchup will continue until one team's "side is retired" with three strikes. The era the music will be taken from starts with the year 1955, the birth of rock ’n roll, and ends with the year 1979. when disco dominated the scene. However, there will be no songs from the 1980s, the ’90s, nor since the start of the new millennium. It will not be necessary to have four members per team. Twosomes and three­ somes also will be welcome J-Ad Graphics Editor David T. Young will serve as the emcee for the evening, with assistance from Barry County Surveyor Brian Reynolds, who will run the electronic controls for the music and help with judging answers. Reynolds also is famous in some circles as the unofficial music trivia champion of Barry County. The library squad will face all chal­ lengers during the first half of the evening's competition. Teams of four who are able to defeat the library squad will be given a special cheap prize and will have their pictures taken and pub­ lished in the Banner. Each winning team also will be able to select one representative for the finals in a special contest with Reynolds for the unofficial music trivia championship of the county. Besides being declared unofficial champion, the individual winner will receive a brick in his or her name that will be included with the new library building. The audience members will be implored nor to give away the answers during contest deliberations, but if nei­ ther team is able to answer the question correctly, it will be thrown open to those watching in attendance. A person called ot: who answers correctly will win a Little Debbie Oatmeal pie The music trivia contest and show will include food provided by Felpausch. There will be a cash bar provided by the country club. The festivities are expected to get under way at 6 p.m. with food and regis­ tration, and the contest should start between 7 and 7:30. Day of Caring Sept. 15 includes ‘Extreme Community Makeover’ Blood drive at Pennock In celebration of Barry County United Way’s 70th and the Barry Community Foundation's 10th anniversaries, an "Extreme Community Makeover” grant was made available to Barry County gov­ ernment units to help fund of "Extreme Community Makeover" projects. The monev will be used in the Day of Caring activities that will take place immediately after the United Way cam­ paign kickoff Thurday. Sept. 15. The Day of Caring is a day dedicated to service within a community; a day where busi­ nesses and employers are asked to allow a portion of their workforce to serve and work on a planned project within their community for half a day. Thirteen agencies have planned Day of Caring projects along with the seven "Extreme Community Makeover" proj­ ects which make up 32 project segments that will be filled with volunteers from area businesses and organizations. Thirty-one Barry County businesses have responded to the call for service and arc ready to report to a different line of work on Sept. 15. The type of work that will be done on this day includes building a new slide and preparing the walkway stones in Putnam Park in Nashville; building a playground in Freeport; replacing the old wooden boardwalk with resin boards and trim­ ming the brush along the boardwalk in Middleville; construction of the first art promotional "Adopt a Frog’ in Hastings; pruning shrubs and trees, installing signs and bird houses, and mowing the trails for the Ruffed Grouse Society’s Gun Lake Tract project; landscape work around a new Welcome sign and the con­ struction and painting of a mural in Delton; as well as projects at a variety of non-profit agencies throughout Barry County. Some of the project sites include Barry County YMCA. Commission on Aging. Thomapple Arts Council. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. Gilmore Car Museum, the Food Bank of South Central Michigan and Barry/Eaton Health Department to name a few. "Being involved in Day of Caring is an excellent opportunity to increase your awareness of the needs within the com­ munity and work toward building a strong community team through coopera­ tive service," said Bonnie Hogoboom. volunteer coordinator the local United Way. To volunteer or for more information about Day of Caring, call Hogoboom at the Barn County United Way Volunteer Center at 945-2006. Keep up with your local team in your local newspaper, The Hastings BANNER! planned for Sept. 16 Pennock Health Services will host a community blood drive from 11 am. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16. at the Conference Center at Pennock Hospital. 1009 West Green St.. Hastings. The blood drive will be held in con­ junction with Michigan Community Blood Centers, the non-profit blood bank that provides 100 percent of Pennock’s regular blood supply. No appointment is needed to give blood at the upcoming drive. Any healthy person 17 or older who weighs at least 110 pounds may be eligible io give blood every 56 days. Il takes just seven to 10 minutes to donate a pint of blood, with the entire donation process (including pre-donation screening and post-donation rest/snack period) taking less than one hour. Each pint of blood, when separated into components (red cells, platelets, plasma), can help several people. Because blood components have limit­ ed storage lives (red cells last 42 days, while platelets remain viable for just 5 days), maintaining a sufficient supply of all components in all blood types at all times is a constant challenge. This crucial point is not well understood, according to Michigan Community Blood Centers recruiter Holly Reed. "Some people think that if they donate blood one time, they’ve done their pan for the community blood supply once and for all." said Ms. Reed. "In reality, donat­ ed blood can't be stored indefinitely and we need blood donors to donate at regu­ lar intervals. Thanks to community blood drives hosted by Pennock, people in the Hastings area have the opportunity to donate regularly year-round." To make sure hospitals in Barry and Kent counties have all the blood they need. Michigan Community Blood Centers needs to collect more than 140 pints of donated blood every day. Statewide. Michigan Community Blood Centers provides for hospitals in four major regions with a combined pop­ ulation of more than 1.5 million. As a member of America’s Blood Centers (a nationwide network of community blood banks that together provide half the U.S. blood supply and all of the Canadian blood supply), Michigan Community Blood Centers also regularly responds to requests for blood from other communi­ ties in need across the nation, after first making sure all local needs have been met. Persons interested in more information on blood donation, the need for blood, and Michigan Community Blood Centers, can find out more by visiting Michigan Community Blood Centers Web site, www.miblood.org �Page 6 - Thursday. September 8. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film Trevor John Gillespie processing. Worship Together... ...at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEAS ANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. MI 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 756-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11.0 ajn.; Sunday Event Scn.x 600 p.m.; Bibk Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson Father Al Russell. Pastor Saturday M iss 4:30 pjn.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a_m and 11XX) a.tn.. Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. 49058 Senior Pastor: Rev. Wm. Clayton Garmon. Service Tunes: Sunday School 9XX) a.m. and 11XX) a.m. & 6XX) p.m. (Small groups on 1st and 3rd Sunday nights) Wednesday: Dinner 5:45 p.m Classes. TOO p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. MI 49054. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 945-2654. Wonhip Services: Sunday. 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School. 9:30 a.m. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Afcwrr Church of the World Wide Anglican Communion." 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St). Church Office. (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P McCabe III. Rector Mr. F William Voetbcrg. Director of Music. - 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. CMtfaA-s Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a m Sunday Nursery Available at 10 am. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENF 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 ajn.; Sunday School 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 nun.; Worship IIXX) a.m.. Evening Service at 6XX) pjn.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7XX) p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Parw Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392. Summer Hours: Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. MI 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Puti Harpole. Sunday morning worship service 9.45 am. Nursery provid­ ed. Sunday evening "New Beginnings" staru at 5:15 with meal. 5:30 adult small group, youth group, kids club. 6.30 praise service Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon Thursday noon Senior Meals Men's group 2nd and 4th Thursdayt at 7 p.m Christ's Quilters. Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Coming in January, exploring spiritual gifts Bible study. Church website: countrychapelume.org FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Den Currie. Senior Pastor. Paattr Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan While. Youth 9.30 a m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a.m., Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7XX) p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pjn.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for mformaoon on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E Main Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor Phone 795-9030 Sunday Maw 3:30 pun. First Fnday Holy Hour 5 p.m. Coafewtoos 30 minutes before Mass. Rosary Prayer 30 minutes before Macs. WOODLAJD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchippersDeMunter. Sunday Worship 9:15 a m. • Sunday School 10:30 a m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashvtlle. Rev Al Russel). Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Sunday at 9.30 a.m HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 2o9945-4995. Church WrtMrte: www. hopeum org Church Fax No : 269-818-0007 Church SecretaryTreasurer. Linda Cobb. Office hours. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday 9 am io 2 pm Sununday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; Son Shine Preschool (ages 3 A 4); Tuesday. Thursday from 9-11J8 am. 12^9-2JC pm; Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Mtg. SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH Rd (in Irving) Sund., services each week: 9.15 UM Morning Pray* (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service). 11XX) a.m_ Holy Communion (each week), and Evening fYa yer 6 00 pjn. (May-Augusi). We have a weekly Wednesday 6:00 p.m Even Prayer «ervice and special Holy Days icrvices as announced (please call the rectory for those times). The Rector of Ss Andrew A Matthias is Rt Rev. David T Hustwick. The church phone num­ ber is 269-795-2370 and the recto­ ry number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/ andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of Nonh Amenta and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at al! ou.- servic­ es. PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Delton. Ml 49046 • 269-671-4193 Pastor. Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 a m ; Wor.-hip Service 11 ajn.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m . Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m. ST. TIMOTHY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 9800 East BC Avenue, Richland. Ml 49083 Phone 269-629-94.36 Eucharistic sen ice every Sunday. 9:30 am. “This is my body given for you. Do this tn remembrance of me ' (Luke 22:19 NIV). Come share in the weekly Holy Communion - accepting Christ and being uni**f “ Him. sur­ rendering our lives to Him so that we may knew His will and walk in His ways. We are located tn a wooded setting, north of Richland ou BC Avenue, between M-43 and Gull Lake Drive. All baptized Christian* are welcome to partici­ pate in the Holy Eucharist We believe mat Christianity is a faith of inclusion, not exclusion. Therefore, you don't have to be an Episcopalian - just a believer. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E State Rd (Comer of State Rd. and Boltwood St acioss from Tom's Market) Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling A Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121 Nursery provided for all services. Sundays: Worship services 8:45 and IIXX) a_m_ Kids for Christ. IIXX) a_m Worship Service only for 3 A 4 yr. olds. A 5 yr-4th grade dismissed during announcements. Sunday School for all ages 1000 a.m. Aifolt elec­ tives for Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.nu. Tbeday. 10 ajn.: SCAMPS (Seniors). Wednesday Mid-Week, 6:30 pjn.: Adults. Sing N* Share. Pastor's Class. Youth. 6th-12th grades, and Faith 'Veaver Fnends. 4 yrs thru 5th grade. Thursday: 9.30-11 a.m Senior Adult Coffee Hour. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training. ABUNDANTLIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M­ 66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise A Worship 10:30 a m.. 6XX) p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m Jesus Club for boys A girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special " For information call 1-616­ 731-5194 or 1-5I7-852-I8O6. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 50* South Grove Street, Delton Pa>tor Daniel Hofmann. 623­ 5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 a m Sunday School for ali ages at 945 a_m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church Jr and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Wheelchair Roberta Shaffer accessible and elevator Summer Worship 10:00 a_m. No summer Sunday School. Youth activities: call for information GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hastings Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Thurday. Sept. 8 - 7:00 p.m. Adventures. Friday. Sept. 9 - 6:30­ 10:00 Rock Group. Saturday, Sept. 10 - 900 a.m Highway Pick-Up Sunday. Sept. 11 • 8X)0-10:45 a.m. Holy Communion. 9:30 a.m Sunday School. Monday. Sept. 12 - 7 XX) p.m Women of Faith; 7 XX) p.m. Brothers of Grace. Tuesday. Sept. 13 - 1XX) p.m. Overeaten Anonymous; 1:30 p.m. Congregation Care/Shepherds Wednesday. Sept. 14 - 10.00 a.m. Word watchers. 6:00 p.m Stewardship Committee; 7:00 p.m. Holy Communion. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street. Hastings. MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9XX) am.-Noon and 1:00-3:00 p.m. Friday 900 a.m.-Noon Sunday morning worship hours: 9:30 LIVE' Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshmenu. IIXX) Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes u 8:15. 9:30 and II a.m Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 n.tn. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 9 00 a m Traditional Worship Services; 11:20 a.m Contemporary Worship Services. Nursery care is provided for both services! Visit us online at www.fpcofh.org and our web log for sermons at http //Hastings presbyterian.blogspot.com/. Sept. 9 - 6:30 p.m. Singles Dining Out. Sept. 11 - Rally Sunday in Sharpe Hall, brunch between services. Sept. 12 - First day of Noah 's Ark Preschool Sept. 14 - 1200 p.m. Newsletter deadline. Thu information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.l.C THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 135! North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • " Prescriptions" 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan H ASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. _______ 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan______ HASTINGS - Mr. Trevor John Gillespie, age 29. of Hastings, died Monday. September 5, 2005. in Carlton Township. Mr. Gillespie was bom on November 26, 1975 at Grand Rapids, the son of Philip M. and Susan E. (White) Gillespie. He was raised in Castleton Township on the family fanr and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1994 from Hastings High School. He was married to Jennifer E. Myers on June 20. 1998. Trevor’s employment included Burdock Hill Dairy Farm. Schantz Saw Mill, Ferrellgas. Hastings Manufacturing Co., the Gillespie Farm and helping fanning neigh­ bors. His memberships and activities included: member Barry County Conservation Club. Michigan Amateur Trapshooting Association, Barry County Antique Gas & Steam Engine Club (preparing 76 Oliver and showed bulldozer), member 4-H in his youth­ steer showing, while in grade school partici­ pated in HYAA football and baseball, enjoyed riding motorcycles, camping, watch­ ing tractor pulls, monster truck runs, compet­ ing in Barry County Fair’s Demolition Derby with his good friend Dale Cheeseman. fish­ ing. ice fishing, cutting wwd. mowing lawn, plowing and shoveling snow, rock and roll and ’80s music, trapshooting and reloading, going to and working at the Barry County Conservation Club, farming, helping his dad on ih^farm as well as his maq^geighbor-i 'hood fanners. A lupuig»husband, faflu r. son. brother and grandton. He especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Trevor i$ survived by his wife, Jennifer, daughters, Breanna and Kaila; parents. Susan and Philip Gillespie of Hastings; maternal grandparents. Helen and Donald Mitchell of Saranac; maternal step-grandmother. Mary White of Hastings; brother, Michael Gillespie of Hastings; three nieces; two nephews; uncles, Steve (Barb) White of Bay City, James Gillespie of Hastings. Douglas (June) Gillespie of Hastings; aunt. Jodi While of Ionia; and four cousins. Preceding him in death were grandfather Ned White, grandparents Marjorie and Shirley Gillespie. Visitation will be Thursday. September 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wren Funeral Home. Services will be held 11 a.m. Friday. September 9, 2005 at Wren Funeral Home. Pastor Deano l^tmpherc will officiate. Casket bearers will be Mike Gillespie, Eric Gillespie, Dave Myers, Jeff Myers, Dale Checseman and Josh Smith. Burial will be al Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Trevor John Gillespie Memorial Fund. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.-wrenfuneral-home.com) Ardea M. Carr HASTINGS - Ardea M. Carr, age 84. of Hastings, died Saturday. September 3. 2005. at her residence. She was bom November 12. 1920 in Ionia County, the daughter of Glen and Amelia (Hauer) Clum. Ardea married Alfred Carr in 1944 and he died in 1987. Ardea retired from the E.W. Bliss Co. in 1981 after working there for 22 years. She was an active member of the Hastings Grace Lutheran Church and she also enjoyed gar­ dening. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister. Naomi Clum. Memorials can be made to the Hastings Grace Lutheran Church or a charity of your choice. Surviving is a daughter. Julie (Jon) Lawrence of Nashville; a son. Stephen (Janet) Carr of Hastings; seven grandchil­ dren. Jon. Matt. Kathryn and Anna Lawrence. JaXbn. Amanda and Meredith Carr, and a good friend. John Leary. Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday. September 8. 2005 at the Hastings Grace Lutheran Church. Rev. Michael J. Anton will officiate. Burial will be at the Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery . Arrangements arc by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Helen JL Weaver DELTON - Helen L. Weaver, of Delton, passed away at the Heartland Healthcare Center of Kalamazoo after a long illness. Helen was bom August 15. 1921 in Hastings, the daughter of John and Cora (Johnson) Strimback. She graduated from Hastings High Schoo) in 1939 and attended Western State Teachers College. On August 29, 1941 she was united in mar­ riage to Donald Weaver, who survives. She leaves to mourn her passing her hus­ band. Don, of 64 years; three sons. Michael (Patricia) Weaver of St. Simons Island, Georgia. Sidney (Jayne) Weaver of Richland, and Thomas (Elaine) Weaver of Delton; grandchildren. Joshua (Debbie) Weaver. Laura (Shelley) Embery. Jeffrey (Lynn) Weaver, Karrie (Jamie) Kemery, Ryan (Paula) Weaver. Lindsay Weaver. Matthew (Kristina) Weaver, the nine great grandchil­ dren; and sister and brother-in-law, Lois and Bruce Terry. Surviving are two sisters. Rena Carr of Colorado and Doris (Tony) Taddeo of North Carolina and a sister-in-law. Iva Strimback of Battle Creek. Helen was preceded in death by her par­ ents; two sisters. Ida Walters and Ruby Dillon; and a brother. Kenneth Strimback. During her lifetime Helen was secretary to the Dean of Students at Central Michigan University, to the Dean of the School of Nursing at the University of Michigan, to the Board of Realtors of Auroa, Illinois, and to the manager of U.S. Electric Motors of Kalamazoo. Tnough she was a dedicated secretary, her greatest satisfaction came from her devotion as a wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. All members of her family have fond memories of visits to Grandma's house for the holidays - especially her Thanksgiving dinners for which she was noted. Family and friends will remember her quick wit and constant good humor. She was a skilled hostess and accomplished seam­ stress. but also enjoyed golfing, cross-coun­ try skiing and traveling. In addition she actively participated in community organizations. Helen was a member of the Chapter CN of the PEO Sisterhood of Kalamazoo and a Private graveside services wen held for the immediate family with internvmt al the Prairieville Cemetery. A Memorial service for Helen will be held on Monday, September 12. 11 a.m. at the Gull Lake Area Community Church. 9292 E CD Ave., Richland. The Reverend Todd TerAvcst and The Reverend James Hill will officiate. Contributions to Helen's memory may be made to the Gull Lake Area Community Church, the Autism Society of Kalamazoo/Battle Creek, or Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. Arrangements made by Williams-Gores Funeral Home of Delton. HASTINGS - Eleanor J. Dean, age 71, of Hastings, died Monday, September 5.2005 at Bronson Methodist Hospitid in Kalamazoo. She was bom in Lowell on May 28, 1934. the daughter of John L. and Elva L. (Kellogg) Thick. Eleanor married Herbert J. Dean June 23. 1973 and he died on December 23, 2004. She moved to Hastings in 1994 from Lowell. Eleanor loved doing things with her fami­ ly, anything from cooking to spending time with her grandchildren. She attended the Hastings Free Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Dean; parents; and a brother, John Thick. Surviving is a daughter. Kathy Slagter of Hastings; three grandchildren. Timothy Slagter (Brandy) of Hastings. Darcy (Kevin) Morrison of Dowling, Justin Milter (Kristie); three great-grandchildren. Zackary. Ava and Alizabeth Morrison; one brother. Gerald (Alice) Thick of Marne. Memorial services will be held Wednesday. September 14, 2005 at 12 p.m. at the Hastings Free Methodist Church, 301 E. State Rd. Pastor Dan Graybill will officiate. Burial will be at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Free Methodist Church Building Fund. ‘ ‘ ■“’ * * Funeral Richard D. Sweet VERMONTVILLE Richard D Sweet, 54, of Vermontville, died September 3,2005. Mr. Sweet was bom February 3, 1951, in Lansing, the son of Joyce and Carl Sweet He is survived by his wife, Joyce (Gteason), his daughter, Regina (Jr.) Vtsgar of Nashville; his sons, Richard Sweet of Freeport, Harley (Erin) Sweet of Nashville, Albert (Amy) Sweet of Olivet Dan (Melissa) Hammond of Nashville; sisters, Katy (Don) Dulyea of White Cloud, and Sherry (Dick) Shaneck of Hastings. Arrangements by Pray Funera’ Home, Charlotte. Further informarion avai.’abte at www.prayfuneral.com Charles E. Henson PRAIRIEVILLE - Charles E Henson, age 83, of Prairieville, passed away Thursday, September 1,2005. Mr. Henson was bom July 3, 1922 in Kalamazoo; the son of Harry and Doris (Holmes) Henson. A veteran serving our country during World War II. Mr. Henson was a staff ser­ geant in the Army and fought in the Battle of the Bulge and in Normandy. On September 9. 1946 in Middlebury. Indiana, he married Helen Ahlberg and she preceded him in death in 2004. Retiring in 1984 from Delton Public Schools. Charles was a custodian and bus driver. A farmer all of his life, raising Hereford cattle. Charles has lived in the Delton area since 1962 and was a member of the VFW. He enjoyed fishing, snowmobiles, mush­ room hunting, and loved to hunt, never miss­ ing a deer season. He is survived by his daughters, Linda (Richard) Lamb of Kalamazoo ind Sharon (Craig) Fletcher of Carefree. AZ; a brother. Wayne (Betty) Hanson of Kalamazoo; three grandchildren, Kelly Zugel. Ryan (Erin) Lamb and Kristin (Chet) Jenkins; six great grandchildren. Tyler. Conner. Bryce, Ashton. Tcagan and Elaina. and several nieces and MpkOWS. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother. Clark Upston. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday. September 7. 2005. al WillliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Interment Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the American Heart Association or Borgess Visiting Nurse and Hospice will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 8. 2005 - Page 7 Some farmers skeptical on idea Q) . /1 of transfer off development rights * by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The last public hearing in a series late last month for the proposed Barry County master plan roused controversy among farmers in the eastern half of the county, who feel the pro­ posal infringes on their property rights. Under the proposed master plan, large tracts of land in eastern Barry County, prima­ rily Woodland, Castleton and Mrple Grove, Baltimore and Carlton townships would be zoned agricultural, which would prevent fanners from selling their property to devel­ opers for subdivisions and condominiums and o»her non-agriculturai uses. "I’ll probably never sell to developers, but by God, I do not want a bunch of people that probably never farmed a day in their lives tell me what I can do with my farm and who 1 can and can't sell it to for whatever reason," wrote Maple Grove farmer Archie Jennings, in a recent letter to the editor that appeared in the Maple Valley News. "Basically, I'd like to get the county com­ missioners and the Planning and Zoning Board to understand our point of view," said Jennings in an interview last week. "I made up a petition and took it around to fanners in Assyria, Baltimore, Maple Grove and Castleton Township and asked if they were for or against the master plan that would pre­ sen c farm land and prevent them from selling their land to developers for subdivisions or condominiums and almost all of them, about 57. were against it. Jennings said he hopes that by signing peti­ tions, writing letters and coming to planning and zoning and county board meetings, the farmers in eastern Barry County can get the commissioners to rethink the proposed master plan. If you want preserve farmland you've got to make farming more prof­ itable so people will want to keep their farms and stay in business." — Archie Jennings "These farmers are all good people who go through their day-to-day lives and would give anybody who needed it the shirt off their back, but when you start taking their rights away, they will fight like hell," he added. Jennings said zoning is not the best way to preserve farmland. "I heard that com was selling foi $1.36 a bushel in Iowa last week and I had one farmer tell me that that is what com was selling for during World War II. If you want preserve farmland you’ve got to make fanning more profitable so people will want to keep their farms and stay in business." MORE PHOTOS, continued from page 1 Deputy Kevin Erb stands with Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf and Sgt Bill Johnson as they start their journey to help with Hurricane Katrina relief Jennings noted that area farmland that sold for around $900 an acre 25 years is now sell­ ing for approximately $3,400 an acre; howev­ er, if the land was zoned agricultural and could not be developed, he feels the price of area farmland would drop or stagnate. "I’ve heard farming described as a delayed wealth occupation," said Jennings. "A fanner doesn’t usually get his land paid off until just before he retires so you can see why they wouldn't want to lose the value of their farm­ land. Many will never have much of anything until they sell off their land." Mike Callton, the commissioner for Barry County’s Sth District, which includes Woodland, Castleton and Maple Grove Township, and a member of the county's Planning and Zoning Commission, said he understands where the farmers are coming from. "In the northwest comer of the county there is expansion and growth that has been some­ what uncontrolled and the unfortunate result of that is my area is not been growing and now the county wants to put the strictest con­ trols on it," he said. "It looks like what the county is trying to do to preserve farmland with this master plan is like making this part of the county (Woodland, Maple Grove and Castleton Township) pay for what has hap­ pened in another part of the county." Callton said when he first saw the master plan, he thought his constituents would be pleased with the county's attempt to preserve farmland in their area. "But. as I started talking to people, 1 real­ ized that the only people who were for farm­ land preservation were not farmers or else they were hobby farmers with just an acre or two and a horse. Callton said he sees both sides of the issue, "On one hand we would love to preserve the look of our rural communities and preserve our agricultural heritage in this area. But, on the other hand, we also want to preserve free will for our property owners," he said. Callton agreed with Jennings' statement that the best way to preserve farmland is to make farming more profitable. He also noted that if farming in the area declines and fanners are not able to sell their land, it could have a real negative impact on the local government and the schools. "The taxes and our schools will stagnate. Schools are paid per pupil azd if there is no increase in the population and instead there is a slow attrition in numbers due to smaller family size and people moving out of the area, it will only exacerbate the problem." he said, noting that he has talked to Kim Kramer, the superintendent of the Maple Valley School District, who is also opposed to zoning that would limit land use in the area. Callton said that fanners, or any of his con­ stituents, in Woodland. Castleton and Maple Grove Townships, can submit their letters, petitions and comments either for or against the proposed master plan to him via mail, PO Box 676. Nashville. Ml 49073. and he will bring them before the planning and zoning committee when it meets next, on Monday, Sept. 26. Kimmel-Klinge Jeremiah Michael Smith, Hastings and Sara Jane Kenfield, Hastings. Anthony William Veltre, Hastings and Jasmine Lei VandenToom, Middleville. David Louis Berlien II. Delton and Keri .Ann Steele, Delton. Keven Lloyd Chambers, Wayland and Amber Ann Greening. Wayland. Michael Jay Burghdoff, Hastings and Marisa Kay Shetlar, Hastings. Jeffrey Scott Allen, Freeport and Lindsey Rae Haight. Freeport. Zachary Daniel Lantinga, Delton and Selina Wynne Overbeck. Delton. James Bernard Welniak, Middleville and Karen Marie Forbes, Kentwood. Richard Loren Hamilton Jr., Hastings and Kelly Michelle Norris, Delton. Thomas William Shumway, Hastings and Sara Mae Winkelman, Hastings. Jacob Graham Baker. Freeport and Jennifer Lynn Burn. Freeport. Scott Lee Redman. Hastings and Casey Jo Bell, Hastings. Wayne O. Moore, Nashville and Kay A. Sprague, Hastings. Amon Duane Smith II, Dowling and Kaysie Marie Lancaster. Hastings. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Klinge of Wayland would like to announce the engagement of their daughter. Tiffany Anne Klinge to Ryan David Kimmel of Wayland, son of Charles and Fawn Kimmel of Plainwell. The bride-to-be graduated from Wayland High School in 2004 and a student al Excel School of Cosmetology. The groom-to-be is a 1998 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School and a stu­ dent at Reformed Bible College. A March 11, 2006 wedding is planned. Saxon Sports Shorts Freshmen Football The Saxon freshmen football team played to a 26-26 tie last Wednesday against Forest Hills Central. The game's outcome was not decided until the very end as the young Saxons rallied to tie the game on the last play of the game. Their attempt to win was stopped short on the twopoint conversion. The game went back and forth with FHC grabbing an early 7-0 lead. Hastings came back with a pair of scores to lead at the half 14-13. They would add to the lead with a third quarter score to go up 20-13. FHC then added two scores to take a 26-20 lead. The young Saxons did not quit and ral­ lied to tie the game in the end. Ryan Burgdorf was the scoring leader for the Saxons and was led by some fine blocking by the Saxon line of Trevor Heacock. Justin Jevicks. Dylan McKay. Marcus Chase, Bryce Spurgeon, Nick Eaton, Phil Van Zyl, Ju. Olin and Luke Mansfield. Mansfield and Cs/son King also did an outstanding job of running the ball in the backfield. King, Olin. Brad Hayden and Trent Brisboe did a good job on the defensive end. The Saxons are now 0-1-1. JV Boys’Golf Hastings junior varsity boys’ golf team topped Northpointe Christian Tuesday 198 to 211. Jon Peurach and Casey Goodenough each shot 48’s for Hastings, while Chris Devries added a 50 and Matt Cooley 52. Last Thursday, the Saxons were topped at Imine by Lakewood 192 to 194. The Saxons’ Peurach and Cooley each shot 47. Goodenough tallied a 94, and teammate Greg Heath shot 51. Whitworths celebrated 75th wedding anniversary Leon and Vivian (Collins) Whitworth cele­ brated their 75th wedding anniversary at Thomapple Manor with family Sunday. They were maincd August 31, 1930. Vivian is the daughter of the late Raymond and Anna Collins of Hickory Comas and Leon is the son of the late Fay and Ethel Whitworth of the Dowling area. They ha.e one daughter, Joan Glasgow (James Collins). four gr.indchildren. Dawn Thuma (Ron), Joni C.’asj’ow Clegg (Will), Randy Glasgow (Ofelia), Tied Glasgow; and six great-grandchildren. The day was spent enjoying cake and ice cram and sharing the many good memories that they have from 75 years together. Ethanol plant groundbreaking is Sept. 15 Packing the truck with tactical and dive team gear, along with enough supplies to last the first four days, the deputies also packed Gatorade, water and food for the trip. The US BioEnergy Corporation (“US BioEnergy”) has announced it will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the US Bio Superior Com ethanol plant near Lake Odessa Thursday, Sept. 15. A short program and groundbreaking ceremony will begin at the site at 10:30 a.m. and will be followed by a lunch. All events are open to the public. “We are excited about the progress of this project. Ethanol production is a proven stimulus to rural America’s econ­ omy and lessens this Nation’s depend­ ence on foreign oil. That’s a good thing for this country and we look forward to a long lasting partnership in this communi­ ty.” said US BioEnergy CEO Gordon Ommen. Annually. US Bio Superior Com will produce 45 million gallons of ethanol and 136,000 tons of dried distiller's grains. In order to meet those production levels, it will consume around 16 million bushels of com per year that will come from with­ in an approximate 60 mile radius of the site. Initial site work and preliminary' con­ struction began earlier this year and will follow an approximate 16-month con­ struction cycle. This project is expected to be complete in the fall of 2006. Once operational, it will employ around 40 people. US Bio Superior Com will be the sec­ ond of many ethanol plants for US BioEnergy. In addition to this site, US BioEnergy is constructing a 100 mgy plant near Albert City Iowa and is in the 111 Main Ave., Suite 200 Brookings, S.D. 57006. Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings, Barry County If you see Brad on Sent. 10*. wish him a Happy Birthday! Love-Mom. Breon. PJ Sc Kristi Stay informed on local events... Subscribe to The BANNER! Call... 945-9554 and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Sen-ices Family Owned <k Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Sen-ing All Faiths 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway Hastings. MI 49058 �Page 8 - Thursday, September 8. 2005 - The Hastings Banner .flnnic's MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchdil and Marcy Sugar Tonight is the first meeting of the 38th year of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society. With publication of the Bonanza Bugle each quarter of the year, this represents a lot of printed history. With nine or ten meetings each year, it also represents a lot of programs presented on a wide range of topics. Tonight’s meeting is to feature a potluck supper, a rari­ ty. President John Waite will be speaking. The supper is at 6:30 p.m. Hereafter, monthly meetings will be held at 7 p.m., a change of hour. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at the new Freight House at 1 p.m. Saturday. Sept. 10. Local resident Dale Jackson will be the speaker. He has published three volumes on Jackson family history. The Scbewa Center United Methodist Church is holding a roast pork dinner on Saturday. Sept. 17. At the same time, the VFW post on Tupper Lake Street will have a Swiss steak dinner at the post home from 5 to 7 p.m. The price is Sb. Reservations for this year’s the first meet­ ing of the local chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel of the year are due tomorrow. Friday. Sept. 9. by calling (616) 522-1495. This luncheon meet­ ing will be held at the Ionia County Mental Health building on Apple Tree Drive, which is on the forncr Nelson orchard grounds. Last week's chicken barbecue at the Woodland park was very well attended. With High's Barbecue Service doing the prepara­ tion. one could be assured the meat was cooked to perfection. The traditional raffle was handled by Art Meade again with assis­ tance. Several youngsters hand drew numbers from the barrel. First prize of a $500 bond contributed by Union Bank of Lake Odessa went to Ann Bump. The $250 bond given by Ionia County National went to Marilyn Possehn. Robin Michalski and her father. Ron Bodenmullcr. were other winners. An additional award was $100 contributed by the Lions Club for one of the diners, with the stipulation that half the money go for hur­ ricane relief. That winner was Don Garlock. The hymn sing at the Woodland United Methodist Church Sunday evening was well attended. There were people from a great number of churches, ranging from Ionia to Sunfield to Hastings to Vermontville. Several hymns were sung with accompaniment on piano by Betty Curtis and on organ by Marge Rairigh. Betty Makiey was a volunteer soloist, with Celia DeMond playing accompa­ niment. Rev. Mark Jarvie and Robert Huyck sang a duet. Others from Hastings added to the program with violin and vocals. Rev. Mary Schippers-DeMuntcr was the host pas­ tor. During the Hastings Summerfest. Bob’s Gun and Tackle Shop was host for a special observance in honor of their longtime cus­ tomer. Edward Lane of Lake Odessa, who is now 102 years old. Members of his familyhad been invited to attend. He was given a unique money gift and a new cap. Mr. Lane was featured in the Ionia paper earlier this summer when he enrolled in a boating safety class. After all. he had a new boat and needed to know the current rules. While Michigan cities were getting ready to house refugees from the South who had escaped Hurricane Katrina with their own transportation and fled before the levee broke, in Collierville. Tenn., a church with 6.000 members has already sent three truckloads of supplies for immediate needs such as water. There are enough refugees in Collierville that the churches are hosting, in turn, tthem one night at a time with an evening meal. The local newspaper is running free ads in the "Situation Wanted" column for those new I Health Line r by Scott B. Brasseur, M.D. IOO5 West Green Street I • . ' Hastings. Michigan 49058 Telephone 269 945 24 19 Internal Medicine CHOLESTEROL Would you explain how cholesterol could be both “good” and “bad"? Are there different kinds of cholesterol? It’s really confusing. people who have some intention of staying awhile. So many people have bought pails to fill with cleaning supplies, that there arc no more pails to be found, even in the big box stores. By contrast, in Lansing four vacant school buildings were ready to receive people with cols, food and more. Some busses from Dean Transportation were sent south with goods provided largely by members of the black churches. The intent was for the buses to bring people back to occupy the school buildings. One group had already prepared a chicken barbecue for those arriving. Instead the buses came into town empty. There were no takers of the offer for housing, food, cloth­ ing and more waiting in Lansing. A few boarded the bus but changed their minds, not wanting to be sc far from home. One family came to Lansing, but they used their own vehicle. The West Berlin Wesleyan church is holding its annual hog roast. The hours arc 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday. Sept. 10. The church is playing host to couples with their own camp­ ing outfits and motor homes who have come to work on the family center named Ebenczer. The shell had been built by local members a previous year. Now the Mobile Missionary Assistance Program (MMAP) members are back to work on insulation or other interior work. Does any reader know anything of a John Mohrhardt who was buried in Lakeside Cemetery in 1907? If so please call the ceme­ tery office. A descendant of the gentleman found his burial location on the Internet and is anxious to learn more about him. Earl Strater has been welcomed to Fitzgerald Hennc & Associates in Lansing as a survey group manager. He is an engineer and land surveyor. He has worked in West Michigan for the past 18 years after 11 years in the Upper Peninsula and four years in the southeast part of Michigan. Members of the Casillas family were pleased to receive from a Tulsa. Okla., news­ paper a story of the induction of their cousin. Tony Casillas, into the College Football Hall of Fame. He is the first native Tulsan to receive that honor. He was one of 20 men inducted at South Bend recently. He is the 21st Hall of Farmer with ties to the University of Oklahoma. Twenty-two Sooner* are in the Hill.'Now 42. he was 1 npseguard in 1983-85 and a key member of;lhe Sooncrs 1985 national championship team. After college, he played for the Atlanta Falcons and the Dallas Cowboys. Casillas lives in the Dallas suburb of Flower Mound, with' wife Tamara, and three children. He does broadcast work for the Cowboys. He will be on ESPN this fall as a college football analyst He is also looking into an acting career.. Cholesterol is simply a type of fat in the body. It is needed to build cell membranes and make certain type of hormones. But like everything else, too much of a good thing sometimes isn't so good and it isn’t any different for cholesterol. Cholesterol is made primarily in your liver and is transported out to other parts of your body by small canter proteins (like little taxi cabs) so it can be used to fix cell membranes. There are also carrier proteins that pick up excess cholesterol from around your body and return it to the liver where it can be processed, used again or destroyed. If you have too much cholesterol, it tends to be deposited inside blood vessels like lime collects in plumbing from hard water. This is ultimately the problem with high cholesterol because it eventually interferes with the flow of blood to organs like the heart, brain, kidneys and legs causing heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease and leg pain. The terms "good* and 'bad" cholesterol comes from whether or not the cholesterol is being transported to the body (bad, because it promotes collection in blood vessels) or being transported back to the liver from the body (good, because it is removing the excess cholesterol from the blood vessels). There are no symptoms of having a high cholesterol level. The only way to know is to have your blood tested. Reversible causes of high cholesterol include inactivity, obesity and eating a diet high in fat. You may also inherit a tendency to have high cholesterol. Factors that promote collection of fat inside blood vessels regardless of your cholesterol level include smoking, high blood pressure and diabetes. Treatment consists of eating a healthy, low fat, high fiber diet, exercising and stop smoking. Further treatment can be obtained from your doctor who has a number of medications to pick from to lower cholesterol and prevent the problems associated with blocked blood vessels. Scott Brasseur. M.D. is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician for medical advise before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. “SPORTS NUT” Read The BANNER! Let lies lie? Dear Annie: 1 have been with my boyfriend. "Hugo." for 11 years. I recently discovered that for the past year, he has been receiving calls on his cell phone from "Janet.'’ a woman we know from a weekly social func­ tion. When I confronted him, he .tdmitted it, but said it was only friendship and nothing more. He said they went to lunch a few times because they work near each other. I am very upset that Hugo hid this from me. According to our phone bill, he and Janet spoke three to four times a week, sometimes more than once a day. Several of the calls were as long as 40 minutes. Hugo claims he has not spoken with Janet since I found out about the calls, nor did he tell her what I knew. Nonetheless, somehow Janet miraculously stopped calling his cell phone. When we attended our weekly social function, they did not speak at all. and Janet didn't even come over to say hello as she nor­ mally would. Obviously, Hugo told her what I knew. Now. every time he goes to work. I think they are talking on the office phone so 1 won't see the bills. I love Hugo very much. He has never done anything like this before, and I don't know what to do. I am very upset, but he tells me 1 need to let it go. I can't seem to do that. Any suggestions? - Dazed and Confused Dear Dazed: Whether or not Hugo did any­ thing other than chat and have lunch with another woman, he still lied to you. and that is the real problem, because it undermined your trust in him. Now you aren't sure what he's doing and with whom. For you to "let it go," Hugo needs to make it right. Ask Hugo to go with you for couples coun­ seling to work on your trust issues. Hell say you arc blowing things out of proportion, but tell him this is the price he must p?.y for lying to you. If he refuses, you might want to recon­ sider this relationship. Write wrongdoer Dear Annie: I was angry at your response to "California Reader,” who said a friend was killed by an inmate with whom she h.»d cor­ responded. My son is an inmate who loves to get mail, and he ask- for nothing other than friendship. He would in no way hurt a pen pal. Yes. there are some inmates who may do this, but when you imply ALL inmates, it really gets me. What do you know about them? There are some very nice inmates who stay out of trouble and only wish for a card or letter from the outside. How dare you! -­ Mom of a Good Guy Dear Mom: We're sure your son is a nice fellow, but our readers cannot know that from ’he outside. There is risk in corresponding with inmates, and we are not about to tell our readers to go ahead and take the chance because your son happens to be one of the good guys. Read on: Dear Annie: Please advise women NOT to become pen pals with prisoners. I just retired from working at a maximum security prison where every inmate is in solitary confine­ ment. You would be shocked at the number of these violent felons, especially on Death Row. who have six or eight emotionally needy women writing to them and sending money. These men are master manipulators, and they have nothing to do except sit and write to all their girlfriends, professing their inno­ cence and the "horrible way" they are treated. They will say anything to get what they want, which is primarily money. These women can­ not rehabilitate them. Instead, they become victims. If these women need to write to somebody, tell them to write a lonely soldier in Iraq. If they want to help someone, they should vol­ unteer at a homeless shelter. There are plenty of ways to meet people without risking the emotional devastation of being manipulated by one of these felons. - Gainesville. Fla. Genetic gambling? Dear Annie: I am 67. in very poor health and the holder of a closely guarded family secret that I thought I would take to my grave. My father and my older sister. "Thelma." had an incestuous relationship starting when Thelma was 13. When she was a sophomore in college. Thelma became pregnant. She immediately threw herself at a fellow student. "George." who was shy and unpopular. He was bowled over by the attention of this pret­ ty girl, and before he knew what was happening, they were married. George was besotted and easily deceived. He believed their son. "Rich." was his and continued to believe that until he passed away several years ago. Meanwhile. Thelma and my father continued their relationship unabat­ ed until he died. My mother was aware of what was going on but chose to ignore iL She died angry and bitter. Thelma never told Rich of his parentage. She did. however, discourage any serious relationship with a girl. At age 31. Rich final­ ly found his soul male in "Ruth." but didn't marry her because Thelma did everything in her power to keep them apart. Six months ago. Thelma died. Two months later. Rich and Ruth married. Yesterday. Rich phoned to tell me that he and Ruth are expect­ ing. He is ecstatic, especially since they arc both in their early 40s. I know Thelma didn't want Rich to have children for fear of genetic consequences. Tell me, Annie, is the child in danger of being bom with mental or physical abnormalities? I truly don't want to tell Rich about his origins, but 1 also don't want to subject our family's future generations to possible genetic prob­ lems. Please tell me I can die peacefully with my lips still sealed. - Pandora in Canada Dear Pandora: Due to his history. Rich is more likely to be a carrier of any recessive diseases in the family - if there are any. which there may not be. You need not spill the beans. For pregnant women over 35, many doctors routinely rec­ ommend amniocentesis to screen for abnor­ malities. You might casually mention this pre­ natal test and suggest that Ruth schedule one. if she hasn't already. Why don't you write? Dear Annie: I'd like to say a word on behalf of writing letters. Years ago. after a fight, our 18-year-old daughter packed her bags and left the house. Five months later, she contacted her sisters. I wrote her a letter, asking for a lunch date. When we met. we spoke of movies, books and shoes, and 1 refrained from inquiring into her private, tumultuous life. A week later I wrote again, asking for another lunch. This one was more relaxed and was followed by more letters and lunches. My wife joined :»s for our first dinner. By writing, i learned how to think before opening my mouth. Often. I junked a letter and started a new one. We can control what we write, but not always wiint we say. Our daughter is now married to a fine man, and we have a loving relationship with her ind our 5-year-old granddaughter. — A Happy Father and Grandfather Dear Father Writing a carefully wordid letter can bridge many a chasm. Of course it helps that your daughter was receptive, but you were smart to keep things light and superficial until she could handle more. Good job. Dad. Keep the caption Dear Annie: I was about to go for a hearing test when I read "Westlake Village’s’ com­ ments about needing closed captioning in order to understand mumbling TV actors. I am delighted to know that I am not deaf after all. My eyesight does not do well with closed captioning, so I vote for better elocution. How can we influence the producers? Camarillo, Calif. Dear Camarillo: Producers pay attention to ratings. However, younger viewers are not as bothered by elocution as you arc. and this is the demographic producers most care about. We suggest better glasses. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.cnators.com. COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 8. 2005 - P^e 9 —■ ■ —-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ^Financial FOCUS Orangeville School District #3, Barry County Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN IHf of Edward Jones and Co.______________ Are Your Investments Working as Hard as You Do? The old Orangeville School By Joyce Weinbrecht Sept 4. 1865: Annual meeting. It was vcted to raise $27 by tax for books, $55 for contingent expenses, this to be assessed at 50 cents per scholar. The director was to receive $5 for his work, and each winter scholar had to furnish 1/3 of a cord of wood. If the schol­ ar’s family was not delivered the wood by the 16th of November, 1865, the director would hire someone to do the job and add the charge to the scholar’s assessment. Sept. 3, 1866: This year it was voted that each scholar would provide I /4 cord of wood, same conditions for default applying. Wood was to be delivered by Nov. 1, 1866. The group voted to not admit scholars from out­ side the district 50 cents per scholar was assessed to pay teachers wages. $75 was to be raised to paint the school and repair the belfty. Sept, 2,1867: Annual meeting. It was voted not to employ a mail (IX. Terry, director’s spelling) teacher for the winter term, which would be three months long. Wood would be and others who used the school house would pick up half of the janitor’s cost. Failure to do this would lead to their exclusion also. The above groups were also assessed three cords of wood each for heating the schoolhouse. 50 percent per scholar was voted as a tax assess­ ment, and $30 would be raised for contingent expenses. $75 was again needed to repair and paint the school house. Aug. 26,1868: Special meeting was held to fill vacancy created by the resignation of the director. A new one was chosen - M.A. Wing. $45 was raised for contingency fund, 1/4 cord of wood per scholar, and 50 cents per child to pay teacher’s wages, and that the teacher would pay his or her own board. Nov. 11,1868: Special meeting was held to replace officers. W.T. Dodge was elected director and Squire M. Nichols was elected moderator. Sept. 6, 186Q; At the annual meeting held on this date, it was voted to raise $40 for con­ tingent expenses for the coming year, that there would be four months of school to be taught by a female teacher. W. T. Dodge was elected to fill the vacancy of director S.M. Nichols was elected as moderator for two years. W.H. Cressy was elected assessor for a threc-year term. Tliey voted to sell the school­ house to the town for $650. Sept. 5.1870: $25 was to be raised for con­ tingent fund. L. Brigham was elected treasurSept. 4,1871: William England was elected moderator. The decision was to hire a “man” teacher for winter school. $3 was allowed or purchase a small stove for the recitation room. 30 cords of wood were to be pur­ chased. 10 cords were to be 16" long; 20 cords were to be 2 1/2’ long - to be good "boddy” wood. Oliver England was to supply the wood for 80 cents per cord. They voted to pay the director $11 for his past services and $50 for contingent expenses. Sept. 6. 1872: At the annual meeting the group voted to accept the purchase of 13 charts for $27. L.W. Wing was elected treas­ urer. It was decided to have 4 months of win­ ter school to be taught by a ‘man’ teacher. Charlie 3adler was to supply 25 cords of wood at 88 cents per cord and to raise $50 for the contingent expenses. Sept. 1. 1873: Elhanson Setlerplace was elected director. L. Sadler was to supply 40 cords of 30" and 20 cords of 15" wood at 75 cents per cord, to be piled and measured at the schoolhouse. Four months of winter school would be held, the officers were to decide whether to hire a male or female teacher. F..-st Monday in September, 1874: Robert Galland was elected moderator. EC. Shetterplace resigned and Henry Hewitt was elected to fill his place. The wood would be supplied by Robert Galland for $1.10 per cord, to be delivered by April 1. 1875, 20 cords of 30” and 10 cords of 15" split and ccxded at the schoolhouse. A male teacher was to be hired with the length of the term to be set by the school board. The First Monday in September 1875: The meeting was adjourned to be recalled on Sept. 8, 1875. James W. Houghtalin was elected assessor. $25 was to be raised for contingent expenses. 4 1/2 months were to be taught by a male teacher with a four months' summer term. A privy contract was let to Henry Lewis for $14,80. The new privies were to be the same as the old ones, but with a batined door instead of a panel one; to be built of good pine lumber, “plained” size 4x8x7 feet high, to be four boles, the vats to be dug four feet deep and boarded up with good hardwood lumber. Both buildings to be delivered in good condi­ tion. Sept. 4,1876: John Turner was elected sec­ retary, Adam Lewis was elected director. A motion to hire a female teacher lost. A male teacher was to be hired for a five- month win­ ter term. It was left to the school board to hire a female teacher and set the length of the summer term. Apparently the privy contract let in 1875 wasn’t fulfilled, as a new contrac­ tor was let for two privies, one to be set at the northeast comer of the school lot, the second to be placed on the northwest comer, to be completed by Nov. 1,1876. LA. Nichols was to build them for $24. Sept. 6.1876: It was decided that $300 was needed (or repairs on the schoolhouse. $150 to be raised by a fall tax and $150 U* be bor­ rowed to do the repairs needed. September. 1877: Robert Galland was elected moderator. S.A. Nichols was elected assessor. The woodshed need­ ed to be cleaned and the wood piled into it. There was to be four months of winter school and five months of summer school, with a male teacher for the winter term. Sept. 24, 1878: The usual wood was purchased. School terms were to be three months winter, three months summer school, with a male teacher. If there are more than 55 schol­ ars, the board was authorized to hire a female assistant. Sept. 1, 1878: Sovem Thompson was elected direc­ tor. An eight month school was decided, with four months of winter term to be taught by a male; two months of fall and two months of spring school were to be taught by a female teacher. Again no teacher’s assistant was to be hired unless enrollment was 55 or over. It was decided to allow the schoolhouse to be used for religious meetings and debates. Oct 7, 1879: $12.63 was paid to Continental insurance out of the dog money held by the assessor. Sept. 6, i881: La Verne Thompson, director, notes in the minutes that there arc five lady voters present. Four months of winter school, two months of spring school, two months of fall school. A male would be hired for winter term at $28 per month, and he would board himself. The female teachers were to receive $2.50 per week and would also pay their own board. Sept. 5, 1881 - Again eight months of school (four months of winter) were decided upon, the winter school to be taught by a male teacher, the spring and fall terms to be taught by lady teachers. A motion was made to hire Burton Walker for teacher for $30 per month. The motion lost. The motion to buy new seats for the school lost. Sept. 4, 1882: There were 40 voters present. It was decided to hire a male and a female teacher for the winter term of four months. The pur­ chase of two new round oak stoves, as well as a new dic­ tionary. and the usual wood contract was let. It's Labor Day - and if you're like many people, you certainly feel that your household is laboring pretty dam hard. And you'd be right In fact, from 1975 through 2002. the average hours worked by all family members rose by 11 percent, according to the Economic Policy Institute. But all that work may not nec­ essarily translate into the attainment of your financial goals - unless you: money is working as hard as you arc. How can you make sure that this hap­ pens? For starters, you need to define just how hard your money needs to work - in other words, what son of perfc.mance you'll require from your investments. Not everyone needs the same type of return from his or her portfolio. 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Green Street, Hastings ^icriiowl. progress,',., �Pig. 10 - Thursday. September 8, 2005 - The Hartings Banner | LEGAL NOTICES FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt col­ lector attempting to collect a debt Any information Obtained will be used for this purpose If you are in the Mtfeary, please contact our office at the number ksted below MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Marco Galte and Robin Gate. Husband and Wife. Joint Tenants to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. solely as nominee for EquiFirst Corporation, a North Carolina Corporation Mortgagee, dated November 2. 2004 and recorded November 29. 2004 in Instrument # 1137829 Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Six Thou -and Four Hundred Thirty-One Dollars and Thirty-Two Cents ($146,431.32) including interest 8.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or soma part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday, September 22. 2005. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lot(s) 27. Fairway Estates No. 2. according to the recorded plat there­ of as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats. Page 8. Commonly known as 5080 Midway Drive. Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: AUGUST 22. 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., solely as nominee for EquiFirst Corporation Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochest-r Hilts. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our F.le No: 05-37772 ASAP718504 8/25. 9/01. 9/08. 9/15 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate RLE NO. 2005-24368-DE Estate ot Durwood W. Beaugrand. Date of birth: 11/30H919. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Durwood W Beaugrand. who lived at 848 River Bend Lane. Middleville. Michigan died 06/22/2005 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Robin Heeres. named person­ al representative or proposed personal representa­ tive, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street. Suite 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice Jeffrey S. MacKenzie P49079 4375 Velte Road Woodland. Ml 48897 269-4349 Robin Heeres 216 W North Shore Mundelein. Illinois 60060 (269) 598-2975 NOTICE OF REVIEW OF JORDAN LAKE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a special assessment roll has beer prepared and is on File at the offices ot the Barry County Dram Commissioner located at 220 W. State Street in Hastings, Michigan, and the Ionia County Dram Commissioner located at 10C W. Main Street in Ionia, Michigan, for pub­ ic examination during normal business hours. Said special assessment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing the cost of the following desenbed improvements to the property benefited therefrom: JORDAN LAKE LAKE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ANNUAL BUDGET 2006 TO 2010 Aquatic Plant Control $40,000.’year Monitoring'Admmistration/Contingencies SW.OOO/year Total S50.000.year NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Jordan Lake Improvement Board will meet at the Odessa Township Hail located at 3862 Laurel Street in Lake Odessa. Michigan, al 7D0 p.m. on September 22. 2005. for the purpose of reviewing said special assessment roll and for hearing any objections thereto An owner of or party with interest m real property to be assessed or his/her agent may appear in person to object to the special assessment or may protest such special assessment by letter filed with the Lake Board at or prior to the tone of the hearing. Written objections may be ffied with or mailed to Jordan Lake Improvement Board, c/o Barry County Dram Commissioner. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. Notice ts also given that the owner of nr party with interest in any real property within the Jordan Lake Special Assessment District who. ha-nng made an objection to said special assessment either m person or in wnting. may. within thirty (30) days after the confirmation of the special assessment roll, appeal such special assessment to the Michigan TaxTribunal or other court of compAeni iuxraJiUKMV .--t Jordan Lake Improvement Board PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that as a result of petitions of property owners within the Township signed by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty (50%) percent o' the total frontage upon the portion of road proposed to be improved hereunder, and upon motion of the Township Board of the Township of Prairieville, the Township Board proposes to pave and make related road improvements to Shelp Lake Road (being approximately 1/2 mite in length directly south of Pine Lake Road) in Prairieville Township and to create a special assessment district tor the recovery of all or a portion of the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benefited there­ in. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the District within which the above-mentioned improve­ ments are proposed to be made and within which the cost thereof is proposed to be assessed is more particularly described as follows: Lots 1 through 44 of Shady Heights Plat, as recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds of Bany County, Michigan PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans showing the improvements and locations thereof together with an estimate of the cost o* such construction in the amount of $98.215.00. has placed the same on file with the Township Ctefk and has passed a Resolution tentatively declaring its intention to make such improvement and to create the aforedescribed Special Assessment District. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said petitions, plans, cost estimate and proposed spe­ cial assessment district may be examined at the Office of the Township Clerk from the date of this Notice until and including tne dale of the public heanng thereon and may further be examined at such public heanng. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act 162 of the Pubhc Acts of 1962, as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tnbunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the heanng his or hei appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in the event that written objections to the improvements are filed with the Township Board at or before the heanng desenbed herein, signed by the record owners of icnd constituting more than twenty (20%) percent of the total frontage upon the portion of road to be improved in the above-descnbed proposed special assessment district, the project cannot be instituted unless a valid petition has been or is filed with the Township Board by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty (50%; percent of the total frontage upon the por­ tion of road to be improved in the special assessment district as finally established by the Township Board. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a pubic hearing uoon such petitions, plans, special assessment district and estimate of costs wif be held at the Prairieville Township Hall at 10115 South Norris Road, within Prairieville Township, commencing at 7.D0 p.m. on September 14.2005. At such hearing, tne Board will consider any written objections to any of the foregoing matters which might be filed with the Board at or prior to the time of the hearing as well as any revisions, corrections, amendments, or changes to the plans, estimate of costs, or to the aforementioned proposed Special Assessment District. All interested persons are invited to be present and express their views at the public heanng Praineviiie Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and senrices, such as signers for the hearing impaired ano audio tapes of pnnted material being considered at the hear­ ing. to individuals with disabilities at the heanng upon four (4) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requinng auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prrxtevilfe Township Clerk Normajean Nichols, Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Michigan 49046 (269)623-2664 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Geili Green, a married woman of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to Long Beach Mortgage Company dated the 21 st day of November, A.D. 2001. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County ol Barry and State of Michigan, on the 6th day of December. AD. 2001. in Instrument No. 1070694 of Barry Records, which said mortgage was thereafter on. to-wit the 2nd day of June. A.D 2004. assigned to Wachovia Bank. N.A (formerly known as First Union National Bank), as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2001-4, thru mesne assignments and record­ ed on June 9. 2004 m the office of Register of Deeds m Instrument No. 1129022 for sad County of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, tor principal and interest, the sum of $82,400 84 (Eighty Two thou­ sand. Four hundred dollars and Eighty Four ) including interest there on al 11.15% (eleven point one five) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute ol the State ol Michigan in s ich case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on . the 6th oay of October, AD.. 2005. at 1D0 o'clock said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate at public auction, to the high­ est bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Bany County, Michigan, of the prem­ ises described in said mortgage. Which said prem­ ises are desenbed as follows: All that certain piece or pa-cel of land situate in the ot Delton, in the County of Barry and State ol Michigan and desenbed as follows to wit: Lots 129.130131 and 223 of Lakewood Estates, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded m Liber 4 of Plats on Page 19. Commonly known as: 7460 Elmwood Tax ID: 08-07-160-106-00 (Lots 129 and 103) The redemption period shall be from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accor­ dance with 1948CL 600.3241a. n which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: September 1. 2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG A REIS CO . LPA By: Daniel E. Best. (P-58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weftman. Weinberg A Rets Co.. LPA. 755 W. Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy. Michigan 48064 WWR404438224 Notice Ot Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: The sate may be resanded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be fended sotety to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason K. French and Charlene D. French, husband and wile, original mortgagor!s). to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp., Mortgagee, dated September 17.2004. and record­ ed on September 29. 2004 in instrument 1134321. in Barry county records, Michigan, on whxh mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ten Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Eight And 38/100 DoHars ($110.228 38). including interest at 8.625% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the stetute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM. on September 29. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. Lot 23. of Daisy Hill, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats. Page 28. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from me date of such sate. Dated : September 1.2005 For more information, please caH: FC S 248.593 1304 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys For Chase Home Finance. LLC. succes­ sor in interest by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortoaoe Corp. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #065054F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered al sale, plus intereet MORTGAGE SALE - Defauft has been made in the conditfons of a mortgage made by Ronald L. Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosu re Sale Blossom and Angela M. Blossom, husband and THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ wife, original mortgagors), to Amenquesi Mortgage ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. AA* INFORMATION Company. Mortgagee, dated August 10. 2004. and WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ recorded on August 26. 2004 n instrument POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE 1133046. in Barry county records, Michigan. and NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Beak TARY DUTY. National Trust Company, as Trustee of Arwxjueet ATm PURCHASERS: THIS sale may bo rescind­ Mortgage Securities. Inc., Asset Backed Pass­ ed by tfte foreclosing mortgagee. In that event Through Certificates. Quest Trust Series 2005-X1 your damages. It any, shall bo limited solely to Under the Pooling and Servicing Agreen-ent dated the return ot the bid amount tendered at sale, as of March 1, 2005, without recourse as assignee by an assignment on which mortgage five is MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in claimed to be due at the date hereof the cr.i of the conditions of a mortgage made by Corrina L Ninety-Seven Thousand Three Hundred ‘‘nd Wasnich. a single woman, original mortgagors), to 66/100 DoHars ($97.300 86). including inters at Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as 9.25% per annum. nominee tor fender. Mortgagee, dated September Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ 26. 2003, and recorded on September 30. 2003 in gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ instrument 1114403, in Barry county records. vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Three And 98/100 County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on DoNars ($92,163.96). including interest at 6.625% October 6. 2005. per annum. Said premises are situated in Village of Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ Nashville, Barry County. Michigan, and are gage and the statute in such case mado and pro­ described as: Lof 106, Village of Nashville, accord­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiH ing to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber be foreclosed by a safe ot the mortgaged premises, 1 of Plats, on Page 10. The Village of Nashvtee. or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Bany County of Bany, and State of Michigan. County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on The redemption period shall be 6 months from September 15. 2005 the date of such safe, unless determined aban­ Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. m Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A which case the redemption period shall be 30 days parcel of land in the Northwest fractional 1/4 of the from the date of such sate. Southeast fractional 1/4 of Section 32. Town 4 Dated: September 8. 2005 North. Range 8 West, described as: Commencing For more intonnation, please caH: at the South 1/4 poet of said Section 32. thence FC H 246 593.1300 North 89 degrees 54 minutes 30 seconds East Trott & Trott. P.C. 1319.8 feet, thence North 0 degrees 4 minutes Attorneys For Deutsche Bank National Trust West 1333 feet for the true pc ht of beginning of the Company, as Trustee of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities. Inc.. Asset Backed Pass-Through description, thence North 0 degrees 04 minutes Certificates. Quasi Trust Series 2005-X1 Under the West 160 feet, thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of 30 seconds West 200 feet, thence South 0 degrees March 1. 2005. without recourse 4 munutes East 160 feet, thence South 89 degree* 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 54 minutes 30 seconds East 200 feet to the point of Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 beginning. Fite S065732F01 nmoh The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days FORECLOSURE NOTICE Thte firm is a debt coL from the date of such sate lecto' attempting to collect a debt. Any information Dated: August 18. 2005 obtained wiH be used for this purpose If you are in For more information, please call: the Military, please con’act our office at the number listed below MORTGAGE SALE - Default has FC X 248 593 1302 been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage Trott A Trott, P.C. made by: Brenda Lynn Spender, married and Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration CHford Spencer a/k/a Clifford Burnley Spencer to Systems. Inc . as nominee for lender Long Beach Mortgage Corporation, a Delaware Corporation Mortgagee, dated June 24. 2003 and 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 recorded Juty 9, 2003 in Document # 1108147, Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage File 4063818F01 was subsequently assigned to: Wachcvia Bank. NA. as Trustee for the registered holders of STATE OF MICHIGAN GSAMP Trust 2004-SD1. Mortgage Pass-Through PROBATE COURT Certificates. Series 2004-SD1. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due 8t the date hereof the COUNTY OF BARRY sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Seven NOTICE TO CREDITORS Hundred Twenty-Nine Dollars and Ninety-Six Cents Decodent's Estate ($109,729.96) including interest 9.25% per annum ALE NO. 2005-24368-DE Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage Estate of Marjorie Vroman. Date of birth and the statute tn such case made and provided, 10/27/1923. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be TO ALL CREDITORS foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or NOTICE TC CREDITORS: The decedent. some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00PM. on Marjorie Vroman. who lived a’ 1030 Ottiand Shores. Thursday, September 29, 2005. Said premises Woodland. Michigan died 06 '2/2005 are situated tn Township of Johnstown, Barry Creditors of the decedent are notified that all County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 27. claims against the estate will be forever baneu Ptat of Ridgewood Hilfs, as recorded in Liber 5 of unless presented to Patricia Marie Young, named Plats, on Page 85 of Barry County Records personal representative or proposed personal rep­ Commonly known as 114 Ridgewood Trail. Delton resentative. or to both the probate court at 206 W. Ml 49046 The redemption period shall be 6 months Court Street. Suite 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. named/proposed personal representative within 4 in which case the redemptxxi period shall be 30 months after the date of publication of this notice. days from the date of such sate Dated: AUGUST Jeffrey S MacKenzie P49079 24. 2005 Wachovia Bank. NA as Trustee for the 4375 Vefte Rose registered holders of GSAMP Trust 2004-SD1. Woodland. Ml 48897 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Senes 2004269-4349 SD1. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Patricia Marie Young • Rochester Hills. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Fite 313 W Parsons Ave No 05-37844 ASAP718909 6'30. 9/6. 9/13. 9/20 Watervliet. Ml 49098 (269) 463-3401 ’ THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steve Mam and Abigail Mam. husband and wife, to Amera Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, mortgagee, dated November 1. 2002 end recnnled November 7. 2002 in Instrument Nu'nber 10912T1. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation by assign­ ment dated November 14. 2002 and recorded on May 9. 2003 m Instrument Number 1103945 . Berry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Seventy-One Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Nine and 58/100 Dollars ($71.869 58) including interest at the rate of 9-25% per annum Under the power of sate contained in Michigan, notice Is hereby given that the mortgege will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged prem­ ises. or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1«l p m. on September 29. 2095 The premises are located in the Chy of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are de'unbed as: Lot 3 of Block 5 of RJ. Grant's Second Addition to the City- of Hastings, and the West 8 25 Feet of Lol 2 of Stock of R.J. Grwit s Second Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats. Page 16. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, un^jss the prop­ erty is determined abandoned in xx'xdancc with MCLA §600.3241a. in which ca'je thn redemption period shall be 30 days from *ie date cf the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mort­ gagee can rescind the sate m the event a 3rd party buys the property and the re ts a simultaneous reso­ lution with the borrower. In that event, your dam­ ages. if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: September 1. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Option One Mortgage Corporation, a Catifomia Corporation . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 2211478 ASAP719278 9/01. 9/08. 9/15. 9/22 Notice Of Mortgage Foredoeure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUTAR Y DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In the bid amount tendered at sate, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven M. Hawthorne, an unmarried man, by his attorney In tact. Julie L LaJoye, original mortgagor(s). to Heartwell Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated February 10. 1999, and recorded on February 24. 1999 in instrument 1025591. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee tor fonder as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of Forty-Four Thousand Ninety-Four And 44/100 Dollars ($44,094.44). including interest al 7.25% per annum. Under (he power of sate cor.ta»ned in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiU be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings at IDO PM. on October 6. 2005 Said premises are situated m Cay of Hastings, Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: Thai pvt of Lot 70 of Supervisor Glasgow’s Addition Nu.'nber 2 to the City of Hastings, according to the recoi-fed plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats cn Page 4. described as: beginning at a point o.-* the Vtest line of said Section 21, distant 406.5 feet South of the Northwest comer of Section 21, running East 103.5 feet; thence North 46 degrees 15 minute? East 375 feet to Highway M-79; thence South 44 decrees East along said Highway 10 rods; thence Sou?) 46 degrees 15 minutes West 30 rods; thence West to West line of said sectton; thence North on said sortion line to piace of begin­ ning. Except commencing at a point on the West tone of sted Section 21. 406 ’ feet South if the Northwest comer of said Section Z1 tor a piare of beginning: thence South approximate>• 10 roett to an iron stake; thence East 128 feet, thecnc due North to the intersection of a line which beginsa point 103.5 feet East of the place of beginning, itno extends North 46 degrees 15 minutes East frxn that point; thence Southwenterty from the point of said intersectwn to a pomt 103.5 feet East of lie place of beginning; thm^e West 103.5 feet to too place of beginning. Barry County Records The redemption period Shan be 6 monihs fron the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600.3241^, In which case the redemption period Shan bo 30 days from the date of such sate Dated September 8. 2005 For more information, please caH: FC J 248 593 1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for tender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Rte #068061F01 om—T STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate RLE NO. 2005-24375-DE Estate of DALE ALBERT SMITH Date of birth: 10/29/1950 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Date Afoert Smith, who lived at 8580 Tasker Road. Bellevue. Michigan died 07/22^005 Creditors ot the decedent ore notified that all claims agamst the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Michael D Smith, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative or to both tne probate court at 220 W. State Street. Hastings «md the named/propoeed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. August 30. 2005 Robert L Smith P-23099 2845 Capital Avenue SW. Suite 115 Battle Creek. Ml 49015 (269) 979-3990 Michael D Smith 151 Greenwood Avenue Battle Creek. Ml 49017 (269) 660-1814 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 8. 2005 - Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sate may be rescinded by the foractoalng mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bld amount tendered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven Ralph Dewitt and Terri L Dewitt. husband and wife, as joint tenants, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nomi.iee lor tender. Mortgagee, dated February 17. 2004. and recorded on February 27, 2004 in instrument 1122836, in Bany county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Six And 95/100 Dollars ($134,706.95). including interest at 5.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made end pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the oarry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on September 29. 2005 Said premises &>a situated in Township of Orangeville, Barv County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 221.50 feet of the East 885.00 feet of the North 30 acres of tbi South onehalf of tt^ Southeast one-quarter of Section 1. Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shall be ‘ 2 months from the date ol such sale. Dated: September 1. 2005 For more information, please caH: FC S 248.593 1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for lender 30400 Tetemaph Rd Ste 200 Bingf lam Fanns. Michigan 48025-5822 rite SUO5384F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Christina Sanchez a/k/a. Christina Sanchez-Clark, an unmarried woman, to Home Improvement Acceptance Corporation, an Ohio Corporation, mortgagee, dated September 6.2003 and recorded September 18, 2003 in Instrument Number 1113553, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank. NA. as Trustee for ABFC Asset-Backed Certificates. Series 2004OPT1 by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand One Hundred SixtyFive and 49/100 Dollars ($150,165 49) including interest at the rate of 7.45% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wW be foreefbsed by a safe of ’he mortciged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Bany County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on September 29, 2005. The premises are located in the Township of Johnston. Barry County, Michigan, ano are desenbed as: Part of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11. Town 1 North. Range 8 West described as. commencing at the East 1/4 comer of said Section, thence North 660 feet along the East line to the point of beginning, thence West 695 feet at right angles to sara East line, thence North 626.77 foot parallel to said East line, thence East 695 feet at right angles, thence South 626 77 feet along said East line to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.32411, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can resand the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and tnere ts a simultaneous resolution with the bor­ rower. In that event, your damages, if any. are limit­ ed sotety to the return of the bid amount tendered at stfe. Dated September 1. 2005 ORLANS ASSO­ CIATES PC Attorneys for Wells Fargo Bank. N A. as Trustee for ABFC Asset-Backed Certificates. Series 2004-OPT1 . As \ssignae P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 FBe No 2212479 ASAP719279 9/01. 9/08. 9/15, 9/22 ouMitn Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMAHON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may ba rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert J Buchanan and Amy L Buchanan, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for tender, Mortgagee, dated October 15. 2003, and recorded on October 22, 2003 in instrument 1116091, in Bany county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at me date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Throe And 84/100 Dollars ($161,963.84), including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute tn such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by c sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of then', at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse >n Hastings at 1:00 PM. on October 6. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Praireville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The East 12 of the East 12 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 10. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. The redemp.ion period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated: Septemtcr 8. 2005 For more inLrrration, please call: FC G 248.593 1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee tor lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4065449F01 ommmt PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C.. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE-Defautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: MICHAEL R. KEELER and REBECCA R KEELER, as husband and wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. ("MERS") solely as nominee for Lender and Lender’s successors and assigns. Exchange Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated December 28. 2001. and recorded on January 9. 2002 in Document No. 1072704. said mortgage re­ recorded December 1. 2004 in Instrument No. 1137900, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed tu be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY AND 70/100 DOLLARS ($110,150.70), including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 o'clock p.m.. on. September 22. 2005. Said Premises are situated in Township of Cartton. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: That part of the Northwest 1/ 4 of the Southwest 1/ 4 of Section 30, Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Cartton Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 30,194 5 feet from the West 1/ 4 post thereof; thence East 571 feet, more of less, along the South line of lands conveyed an recorded in Liber 143 of Deeds on Page 198 to the East line of the West 1/ 2 of the Northwest 1 / 4 of the Southwest 1/ 4 of Section 30; thence South 297 feet along said East line; thence West 571 feet, more or less, to the West line of Section 30; thence North 297 feet to tne place of beginning TAX ID NO. 08-04-030-325 10G-UZ The Redemption period shall be 12 months from the date Gf such sale Dated August 22. 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Ipc.. ('MERS') solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns. Exchange Financial Corporation. Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield. Michigan 48075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Ronald Hyatt and Collette Hyatt, his wife, original mortgagor(s). to American Elite Financial. Inc . Mortgagee, dated June 13. 2002. and recorded on July 22. 2002 in instrument 1084164. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Flagstar Bank. FSB as assignee by an assignment, in Bany county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Three Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Six And 38/100 Dollars ($73,676.38). including interest at 8% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice ts hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on September 15. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Hope. Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of the South 1/2 of the South 1/2 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 29, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast comer of the Northwps. fractional 1/4 of said section; thence West along the South line of the Noriwest fraction­ al 1/4 of said section 1255 feet; thence North paral­ lel with the East line of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said section 196 feet; thence East parallel with the South line of the Northwest fractional 1 /4 of said section 959 Met; thence North parallel with the East line of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said section 44 teat; thence East parallel with the South line of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said section 296 feet; thence South along the East line of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said section to the place of begin­ ning, Bany County Records. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated: August 18. 2005 For more information, please call: FC W 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Flagstar Bank. FSB 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Ate 4064095F01 "***”• Default having been made in the conditions ot a certain mortgage executed by Lon M Cushing, sin­ gle woman of 603 Washington St.. Nashville. Michigan 49073. Mortgagors, to the Eaton federal Savings Bank of Charlotte. Eaton County. Michigan, a corporation organized under the laws of the Untied States. Mortgagee, dated January 10. 2002 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on January 14. 2002 ir Liber 1073018. Pages 1 through 6. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due on September 1, 2005, for principal, interest, late charges and delinquent escrow balance, the sum of Fifteen thousand eight hundred seventeen and 75/100 Dollars. ($15.817 75), and said Mortgagee having elected to declare all sums secured by said Mortgage immediately due and payable because of the several defaults ol the Mortgagors and no pro­ ceedings at law having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sate con­ tained in Mortgage has becomo operative; NOW THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that by virtue of the power of sate contained in said Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, the said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the premises therein desenbed. or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auc­ tion to the highest bidder, on the East steps of Circuit Court Building. 206 W. State Street, Hastings. M>ch.gan 49058. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on October 6. 2005. at 1 00 o clock, local time in the afternoon of said day. and said premis­ es will be sold to pay the amount tnen due on said Mortgage, together with Eight, (8.00%) percent per annum interest, legal costs, attorney fees and also any taxes, insurance premiums and any sum or sums which may be paid by the undesigned Mortgagee which it deemed necsbaary to pay to protect its interest in ria premises, which said premises are described in said Mortgage as fol­ low-. to wit Lot 56. O.A Phillips Addition. Village of Nashville. Barry County, Michigan, according to the i ecord plat thereof. as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats, Page 18, Barry County Records. Commonly known as 603 Washington St.. Nashville. Michigan 49073. The redemption period will be Six (6) months from the time of such sale EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK A Federally Chartered Savings Bank 236 S Cochran Ave. Charlotte. Michigan 48813 Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered al sate, plus I ntero?t. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mods m the conditions of a mortgage made by Duane E Bowerman sad Mana E Bowerman, husband and1 ■ wife, original mortgigorts), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for tender. Mortgagee, aatod rtpnl 11. 2002. and recurri*J on April 23. 2002 in instrument 1078742. and modified by Affidavit executed on April 23. 2004 and record­ ed on April 26. 2004 in instrument 1126349, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Nine And 62/100 Dollars ($92,169.62). including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and tne statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at IGO PM. on September 15. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple. Barry County. Michigan, and arc described as: Commencing on the South 1/8 line of Section 35 where 1/8 line intersected by State Trunk Line Highway M-37; thence Northwesterly along said Highway 250 feet for a place of begin­ ning; thence Northwesterly along said Highway 250 feet; thence West 528 feet; thence Southeasterly parallel with the Highway 250 feet, thence East 528 feet to the place of beginning, all in the North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 35. Town 4 North, Range 10 West. Thomapple Township, Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. . Dated: August 18. 2005 For more information, please call: FC X 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for tender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4O63896F01 NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold their September 27. 2005, regular scheduled meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Orange*.’*le Township Hall. 6912 S. Boulter Rd.. Orangeville. Michigan FORECLOSURE NOTICE Thte firm is a debt collector attempting to col­ lect a debt Any Information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are In the Military, please contact our office at the num­ ber listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Detautt has been made m the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Ronald D Martin and Mary E Martin. Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., solely as nominee for Aegis Mortgage Corporation d/b/a UC Lending, an Oklahoma Corporation Mortgagee, dated March 26. 2002 and recorded April 11. 2002 in Instrument f 1078027 Bany County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Four Dollars and Sixty-One Cents ($48,544.61) including interest 8.625% per annum. Under the power ot sale contained m said mortgaga and ’he statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml at 1:00PM on Thursday. September 15. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township ot Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7, Town 2 North. Range 10 West, running thence North 8 rods; thence East 10 rods; thence South 8 rods; thence West 10 rods to the place of beginning. Reserving however for permanent use of dnvaway a strip 2 rods wide off the South side ot above described premises Commonly known as 6180 Rook. Plamwel' Ml 49060 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sate Dated: AUGUST 15. 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., solely as nominee for Aegis Mortgage Corporation d/b/a UC Lending Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd Suite 100 Rochester Hills. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Fite No: 05-37823_______ Pub: 8'18 - 9/8 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFACE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE Military duty ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, H any, shall be limit­ ed sotety to ths return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Internet MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the co.idrtions of a mortgage made by Robert M /•Ct. and Jennifer L Zech husband and wile, origi­ nal mortgagor! s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for tender, Mortgagee, dated March 4. 2004. and recorded on March 15. 2004 in instrument 1123809. m Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty Thousand Two Hundred Seventy And 66/100 Dollars ($130270 66). mduding interest at 6% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice « hereby given lhal said mortgage wte be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 GO PM, on September 15. 2005. Said premises are situated in Village of Woodland, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: PARCEL 1: LOT 16 AND THE EAST 1/2 OF LOT 17, LAKEWOOD ACRES NO 2, WGOulAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MPHIGAN. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN UBER 5 OF PLATS. PAGE 69. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS PARCEL 2: LOT 5. LAKEWOOD ACRES. WOODLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED tN LIBER 5 OF PLATS. PAGE 2. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS The redemption period shaH be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: August 18. 2005 For more information, ptease caH: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for tender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fanns. Mchigan 48025-5822 Fite e0£’1340F02 ' City off Hastings ' Public Notice The City of Hastings seeks qualified candidates tor appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Members are required to be City Interested persons are encouraged to apply for appomtnent by completing an application form available at City Hal. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan. Thomw Emery C/fyCtedr STATE OF MICHIGAN TRIAL COURT FOR THS COUNTY OF BARRY; CIRCUIT DIVISION In R» Petition to ootaMtaft a Special Aaaeeaman.' District tor Uppsr Crooked Lake, Prairieville and Barry Townships. Barry County Assessment District Hie No. 06-407-CH Hon. Jsmss H. Flatter NOTICEOfHEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE mat a HEARING will be hold in die Ba.-V Cvinty Trial Court. ClTCtat Division. on the PETTTXJN ol Thomas C. Doyle. Bany County Drain Cc.-nme.-wner, to confirm an Upper Crooked Lake Aaaeaantant Oiatrict Boundary; akuatod In Pra*tev*c and Bany Townahips. Barry County, pursuant to Part 307 of the Natural Resources snd Environmental F.-Section no. SUnp ISM PA 45t. lomierty the Inland Lake level Act The Hearing wB ba hakl before -he Honorable James H. Fisher. Circuit Judge, at tokening piece and time: Wedneeday, September 31, 2006, al 2:30 pjn. BARRY COOHTY CIRCUIT COURTROOM 220w. Stalest Haatinga. Ml 49056 The Petition requests the Court confinn an Upper Crooked Lake Special Aaaeaamant Distnci Boundary based on the following factors: (al TeaUmony end evidence oNerod by aH ln<araetad persona, and (b) Other perbnem facts and circumstances Dated 613/2005 ThomasCDoyle Barry County Drain Commissioner OMegetod Authority. Petitioner 220 West State Street Hastings. Ml 4905B (2691 MS 1385 Gordon Shane McNeill (P45652) Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Attorney lor Padtfoner 206 West Court Street. Suite 201 Hastings. Ml 49056 ______ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Bany County Planning Commission has scheduled a PUBLIC HEARING for ttte New Barry County Comprehension Land Use Plan for Monday, September 26, 2005. The hearing wfl tMgin at 7.-00 p.m. and will be m the Community Room of the Courts and Law Build ng. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the Comprehension Land Use Plan either verbally or tn writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any written responses may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to: (269) 948-4820 BEFORE the meeting date The New Barry County Comprehension Land Use Plan ts avariabte tor public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 Weat State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058, during the hours of 8 a m. to 5 p.m (dosed between 12-1 p.m). Monday through Friday or II is avalabte on the website at wvnw.barrycountyplan.org. Please cill the Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking appli­ cants to serve on the Solid Waste Oversight Committee. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse. 220 W State St. Hastings. (269) 945-1284. and must be returned no later than 5 00 p.m. information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of panted materials being considered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities at the meetmg/heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requinng auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Bany by writing or calling the following Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 West State Street, Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-1284 Dabble S. Smith Barry County Clerk on September 23. 2005 09M5077 �Page 12 - Thursday, September 8. 2005 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by GMbert L Douglas and Tory Kay Douglas, husband and wHe. to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated November 22. 2003 and recorded December 5, 2003 hi Instrument Number 1118750, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now htid by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Amenquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset Backed Pass Through Certificates. Series 2004-R1 under the Pooling & Servicing Agreement dated as of February 1,2004 Without Recourse, by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Bany County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Eight and 72/100 Dollars ($101,860.72) indudtog interest at the rate of 8.85% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wW be foreclosed by a sate ot the mortgaged promisos, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1 X p m. on October 6.2005. The premises are located in the City of Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 7.6 and 9 of D?-*ei Stateys (Addition) accord­ ing to the recorded Piut .hereof. The redemption period shaH be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shaH be X days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower, tn that event, your damages, if any, are limited sotefy to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: September 8. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Amenquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset Backed Pass Through Certificates. Series 2004-R1 under the Pooling & Servicing Agreement dated es of February 1, 2004 Without Recourse . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 2143343 cmwow Notice Of Mortgage T orecloeurs Sato TH® RRM 0 A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTMN WEL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHAReRS; Thto aeto may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus InterasL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas L Wargo and Dorothy L Wargo, husband and wife, original mortgagors), to First Horizon Home Loan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 16. 2003, and recorded on July 24,2003 In instrument 1109312. In Bany county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ninety-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Nine And 47/100 Dollars ($198,789 47), including interest at 4.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on September 22.2006. Said premia ss are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 37, X and X of the Plat of Shady Shores, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 29. Except: part of Lot 37 of the Plat of Shady Shores described: Commencing at the Northwest comer of Lot 37 of the Plat of Shady Shores; thence South X degrees 07 minutes 45 seconds East 88.59 feet, thence North 84 degrees 33 minutes 15 seconds West 39 55 feet; thence North 76 degrees 34 min­ utes 30 seconds West 49.25 feet to the Place of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: August 25. 2005 For more information, ptease caH: FC D 248 593.1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For First Horizon Home Loan Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite F064364F01 ommb Lion boys’ cross country team now has nine runners The Maple Valley varsity boys’ cross coun­ try team was a team for the first time last Wednesday at the Corunna Early Bird Invitational. The Lions finished seventh out of ten teams, with Mike Hall earning a medal to lead the way individually. The Lions and head coach Robb Rosin were waiting on a few runners to receive physicals, and had their ranks bolstered when three athletes who were waiting to see if a varsity boys' soccer team would form signed on. The roster is up to nine now, said Rosin. In the girls' race at Corunna, Dhanieile Tobias finished 33rd overall. Maple Valley will head to Marshall for a Quad meet this Thursday, then take part in Saturday's Bath Invitational. Notice Of Mortgage Foredoeure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ BIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This eato may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed eotafy to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at aate, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gerald Gtosstor aJWa Gerald H. Gteoeter, husband and Loma B. Qteoeter. wtfo. original mortgagor(s). to Bel Com Credit Union, Mortgagee, dated June 20, 2003, and recorded on July 17. 2003 in instrument 1106745, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CUNA Mutual Mortgage Corp, as assignee by an assign­ ment, in Bany county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Seven And 80/100 Doftara (S124.377.X). including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate c* the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at fxfolic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings al IX PM. on Octobers. 2005. Said premises are situated in Charter Township o' Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the East line of Section 11, Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Rutland Township, Barry County. Michigan, distant South 00 degrees 18 minutes 52 seconds West 1906.22 feet from the Northeast comer of said Section 11: thence South 00 degrees 18 minutes 52 seconds West 478.22 feet along said East line to the centerline of West State Road; thence North 74 degrees 54 min­ utes 04 seconds West 104.71 feet along said canterfine; thence continuing Northwesterly 330 11 feet along said centerline and the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 764 48 feet and the chord of which bears North 62 degrees 31 minutes 51 seconds West 327.55 feet; thence continuing along said centerttoe North 50 degrees 09 minutes 37 seconds West 184.50 feet to the East line of Hiticrest Road as shown on the ptat of Buenavtsta Heights as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats, Page 108; thence North X degrees 44 minutes 16 seconds East 104.16 feet (recorded as 71.13 feet) along said East line of Hillcrest Road; thence South 68 degrees X minutes 40 seconds East 75.00 feet; thence North 22 degrees 14 minutes 09 seconds East 3.93 feet; thence South 64 degrees 35 minutes 56 seconds East 44.67 feet; thence North 52 degrees 24 minutes 41 seconds East 46.64 feet; thence North X degrees X minutes X seconds E*st 24.09 feet; thence South 58 degrees 26 min­ utes 57 seconds East 7.71 feet; thence North 32 degrees 40 minutes 03 seconds East 120 08 feet; thence North 90 degrees X minutes X seconds East 235.77 feet to toe point ot beginning. Bany County Records The redemption period shaH be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated: September 8. 2005 Foe more information, ptease psl rr . FC W 248.5931312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For CUNA Mutual Mortgage Corp. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Btogham Fanns. Michigan 48025-5822 Rfe *062616F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be reednded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limited solely to the return ot the bid amount tendered at sale, plus MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Roberta McNett. an unmarried woman, original mort­ gagors), to Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis. Mortgagee. dated December 17.2X4. and record­ ed on December 27.2004 in instrument 11X146, to Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Four And 32/IX Dollars ($57,884.32). including interest at 6.5% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1X PM, on September 29. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry. Bany County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning 1536 0 feet East of the South 1/4 post of Section X, Town 2 North, Range 9 West; thence North X degrees 57 minutes West 4X.0 feet; thence East 262 feet; thence South X degrees 54 minutes 09 seconds West 432 9Q feet; thence West 248 feel along the South line of said Section to the place of beginning. Subject to highway nght of way tor Cloverdale Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: September 1, 2005 For more information, ptease call: FC W 248.593.1312 Trott A Trott, P C. Attorneys For Unton Federal Bank of Indianapolis 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite *064651F01 ommmi THIS RRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Donald E. Lavair Jr. and Sara E. Lavak. husband and wife, to Amenquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated October 28. 2004 and recorded November 18.2005 to instrument Number 1137435, Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by WM Specialty Mortgage LLC. Without Recourse by assignment submitted to and record­ ed by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Thirty and 17/IX Dollars ($189.4X17) Indudtog interest at the rate of 6.95% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings to Barry County. Michigan at 1X p.m. on September 29. 2005 The premises are located to the Township of Thomapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 2X Feet of the West 264 Feet of the West 330 Feet of the Southeast 1*4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17. Town 4 North. Range 14 West. Thomapple Township. Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §800.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shaH be X days from the date of the safe. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there rs a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: September 1.2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor WM Specialty Mortgage LLC. Without Recourse. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-10X File No. 2142317 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS RRi* iS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MttJTAPY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS Thte sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be Hmtted sotefy to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made ta the conditions of a mortgage made by Gerafo F Davis and Vicki C Davts. husband and wife, original mortgagors). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for tender. Mortgagee, dated October 21. 2003. and recorded on October 29. 2003 in instrument 1116570, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand One Hundred Forty And 92/IX Dollars ($125,140.92), including interest at 7.15% per annum Under the power of sale contained to said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wH be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises. or some pert of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1X PM. on October 6,2005 Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Commencing at the center of Highway M-43 where it mteroeds the South Section line ol Section 14. Town 3 North. Range 9 West, tor the point of beginning; thence Northerly along the centerttoe of M-43 500 foot; thence East 175 feet; thence South 500 feet more or less to the South line of Section 14; thence Westerly along the section line to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600.32412. to which case the redemption period shaH be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: September 8. 2005 For more information, ptease caH: FC S 248.593.1304 Tfott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee tor lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fanns, Michigan 48025-5822 File 4065283F01 0x43014 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAWED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made to the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Janet Lewis and Ardis Lewis, wife and husband. Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated the 24th day c* October, 2X3 and recorded to the office c* *he Register of Deeds tor The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 12th day of November. 2003 in Instrument No. 1117447 of Barry Co-rrty Records ,-sakJ Mortgage is chimed to be due. it the tJate oMMs nottce. Ute turri of One Hundred. Twenty-One Thousand Sixty-Three and X/1X ,$121,06339). ^nd no suit or proceeding at tew or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any pert thereof Now. therefore, by virtue ol the power of sate contained to said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan to such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 22nd day of September, 2005 at 1X o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Bany County Courthouse to Hastings, Ml (that being the building where the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 7.375% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and afeo any sum or sums which may be p.tid by the under­ signed. necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as Wtows: M that certain piece or parcel of land situ­ ated in the Township of Yankee Springs. County ol Barry, State of Michigan, and described as toHc.vs. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default having boon made m the conditions ot a real estate mortgage made by Michael Saxton, a single man. of 426 South Dibble Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058. and Bond Mortgage & Investment Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under the lews of State of Michigan, whose address is 2X7 Eastern, SE. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507, dated March 13. 2000. and recorded on March X. 2000, to Instrument Number 1O422< 6t the Bany CWrifry'Recite' of Deeds and upon which there is now claimed to be due for pnncipal and interest the sum o’ thirty Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty Seve.i Dollars and Sixty Two Cents ($37.957 62) and ro suit or pro­ ceedings at law having been instnund to recover the said debt or any pan thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by vw?«e of the power of sale contained to the mortgage. ar<* the statute in such case made and prodded. October 6. 2005, at 1X p.m. the undersigned will sell at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse. W. State Street. Hastings. Micb^w that befog the place of holding the Circuit Court V the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder tor the purpose of satisfying the amounts due md unpaid said Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sate, including attor­ ney's fees allowed by law, the premises to said mortgage located in the City of Hastings, Barry County and which are described as follows: The South 1/2 of Lots 3 and 4. Block 3 ot HJ. Kantields Addition according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded to Uber 1, of Plat. Pagb 9. Item 308-55-235X7-00 which has an address of 426 South Dibble Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned to accordance with MCL 6X.3241 to which case the redemption period shaH be thirty (X) days from the date of such safe. Bond Mortgage & Investment Corporation 2007 Eastern. SE Grand Rapids. Ml 49507 Dated: August 24. 2005 Drafted by: William M Azkoul (P4X71) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa Avenue, NW Suite 205-C Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (618)458-1315 Io Wit­ Lot X. Wilsons Plat of Turner Lake. Part of Section 23. Town 3 North. Range 10 West. Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan, as recorded to Uber 5 of Plats. Page 19. Bany County Records During the six (6) months immediately following the sate, the property may be redeemed, except that to the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 8X2241 a. the property may be redeemed during X days immedi­ ately following the sate. Dated: 8/25/2X5 MERS Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. P C Attorney tor MERS 888 W Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48064 248-362-2600 MCDONNELL. CONLEY. ARSLAMAN A NEVEUX. LLP BY: RICHARD L. McOONNELL 385X Woodward Avenue, Suite MB Btoomfteid HMe, Mfchigen 48X4-5061 THtS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BAKER/250051476 MORTGAGE SALE • Default having been made to the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Johnny Norris Baker a/k/a Johnny N. Baker and Dulcey Baker aAVa Duktey L Baker, Husband and Wife, of Beltovue. Michigan (Mortgagors) to Beneficial Michigan Inc.. (Mortgagee) a Delaware Corporation dated October 21. 2004 and recorded to foe oMoe of 8* Register of Deeds lor the County at Barry. State of Michigan, on October 25. 2004 In Document *11X114. Barry County Records on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice the sum of $92,X1.X Indudtog interest al the rate of 10.092% per annum together wtth any additional sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned as provided for to said mortgage, and no suit or proceedings at law or to equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. NOW. THEREFORE, by virtue of power of safe contained to said mortgage, and the statute of the State of Michigan to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that on the 156> day of September. 2005 at IX o'clock p.m., the under­ signed will: At the Bany County Courthouse to Hastings, Michigan foreclose said mortgage by eeBng at pub­ lic auction to the highest bidder, the premfeas described to said mortgage, or so much thereof aa may be necessary to pay the amounts duo on said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expans­ es. including the attorneys fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may bo paid by tho undersigned, necessary to protect Its interest in too premises. Which said premises are described aa Land situated to the Township of Assyria. Barry County. State of MtaNgvi. is doacribod aa loBowa: THE EAST 2X FEET OF THE NORTH 240 FEET OF THE EAST 16 02 CHAINS OF THE NORTH 24 92 CHAINS OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST IM OF SECTION 36, TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. Tax ID *08-01 -036-004-X Commonly known aa: 10440 Huff Road The redemption period shaN bo six months from the date ot such safe unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, to which case the rederr<)tion period shall be thirty days from the date of such sate. DATED; August 9. 2005 Mortgagee Beneficial Michigan Inc. Richard L McOonnol (P367M) Attorney for Mortgagee 385X Woodward Avenue. Suite 300 Btoomfieid HBa. Mtahigan 48304-5051 (248) 540-7500 Pub: 8H1 - 8« Notice Of M<»rtgeg* Foreclooure Sale TMS RRM 0 A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This oate moy be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgogoa, ki that event your damagee, If any, shad ba Mb ed solely to the return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas L Vandenberg, unmarried mate, original mortgagoc(s). to Northern Mortgage Sorviooe, Inc, Mortgagee, doted May 12. 1999. and recorded on Mjv 17,1999 to instrument 1029834, and Stefan IH by said Mortgagee to Flagstar Bank. FSB aa tuMigrwe by an assignment In Barry county recu-ris, Michigan, on which mortgage there is daimoo to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-One Thoisand Two Hundred Sixty-Three And 38/IX Dufers £51.983.38), indudtog Internet at 6.875% per anr»jm. Under the power oi tofe contained In add mort­ gage and the statute In scch case msdo and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a safe of tho mor^egerf promteee, or some pert of them, at pubic vendue.«t tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at W9 PM. on September 29. 2005. Said premises ore situated in Village oi Middleville. Bony County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 106. Mtodtevilo Downs Addttton No. 5. according to tho recorded Ptat 8waof In Uber 5 of Plats on Pago 43 The redemption period shal bo 6 montiw from tne date of such sate, untoss dotonr^ad aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 8X3241s, in which case the redemption period ahal bo X days from the date of such sate. Dated: September 1,2005 For more information, please cal: FC W 248.593 1312 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Flagstar Bank. FSB 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Btogham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fife *064246F01 mmn NOTICE 7517 State Road, Middleville Estate of Richard E. McNaughton, lifelong Middleville resident. ANTIQUES: Oak dining table w/five leaves; beautiful oak server; 1940s solid wood and nine-panel glass enhance door—all original hardware; dresser w/mirror; several side tables; vintage drapes, curtains & fabrics HOUSEHOLD: D.nette table/w four chairs; pine hutch; 4 captain's chairs; king & double beds; Necchi sewing machine; sofa and lots of mtsc furniture & much more. GARAGE: Bolens garden tractor and tons of cunous smalls. Sate ty The CoBaga The BBT, County Board □< Commiotonm » aMttq RM* cants to serve on the Deportment of Hymen Sontcao Boort. Appkrahons mey be otxehod el tho Courty ARrMenaon Otllce, 3rd floor ol the Courthouse. 220 W Stale St.. Heetinpa. (2S9) 945-1284. and must be relumed no later then 500 p m. on September 23. 2005. oasssom 401(k) rollovers made easy Marti D. Christensen, AAMS 421 W. Woodlawa Ave. SmmLwT1 WtkM tam M84Z28 e Edwardjones S-™,Mhmloal InusnSiam WWW xdwardJoacsxom --------------------- - ----- -- — '" ' Member SIPC ——------- �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 8. 2005 - Page 13 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR MA­ TRON OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Douglas C. Gonsalves and Mary Lou Gonsalves, husband and wit* as joint tenants ot Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to Long Beach Mortgage Company dated the 23rd day of October. AD. 2000. and recorded in the office ot the Register of Deeds, tor toe County ot Bany and State of Michigan, on the 31st day of October. a D. 2000, in Instrument No. 1051393 of Bany Recc-ds. which said mortgage was thereafter on, to-wn the 20th day of June. A.D. 2005, assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, f/k/a Bankers Trust Company of CaMomia, NA. as Trustee tor Asset Backed Securities Corporation Long Beach Home Equity Loan Trust 2000-LB 1. thru mesne assign­ ments and recorded on July 26,2005 in the office of Register of Deeds in Instrument No. 1150055 tor said County of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at tho date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $87,943 75 (Eighty Seven thousand Nine hundred Forty Three dollars and Seventy Five ) including interest there on at 10.95% (ton point nine five) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of too power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Nfcivgan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on . the 6th day of October. AD.. 2006, at 1:00 o'clock said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the high­ est bidder, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Bany County, Michigan, of the prem­ ises deecrtbed in said mortgage Which said prem­ ises are desenbed as follows: Al that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the of Hastings, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and desenbed as follows to wit: The List 48 feet of Lot 1306 of the Crty. Formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat Commonly known as: 319 W. South Street Tax ©: 08-55-001-471-000 The redemption period shall be from the date of such safe, unless determined abandoned in accor­ dance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sate. Dated: September 1.2005 WElTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO.. LP A. Sy Darnel E Best. (P-58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weftman. Weinberg & Reis Co . LPA 755 W Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy. Michigan 48084 WWR404382426 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. reeemaeo oy uri iweumeiiiy in that event, your damages, if any. shell bo UmMed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at Bale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David Bock and Paula Beck, husband and wtte. original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc., as nominee tor lender, Mortgagee, dated January 23. 2003. and recorded on January 27. 2003 in instrument 1096298, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is chimed to be due at toe date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-Four And 32/100 Dollars ($184,394.32). including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wil be foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1D0 PM. on September 22,2005. Sted premises are srtuatod n Village of Freeport. Bany County, Michigan. and are described as: Part of toe Northeast 1/4 ol the Southwest 1 Z4 of Section 1. Town 4 Norm, Range 9 West. Village of Freeport, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of said Section 1; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 21 seconds East 2620.06 feet along the North line of said Southwest 1/4 to the central 1/4 comer of said Section 1; thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes 49 seconds West 596 23 foot along East Bno of said Southwest 1/4 to the point of beginning of this description; thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes 49 seconds West 725.00 foot along said East fine; thence South 89 degrees 42 minute- 48 seconds West 574.00 feet along the South ine of said Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 54 seconds East 833.51 toot, thence Southeasterly 206.83 feet on the arc of a 454.10 foot radius curve to the right with a central angle of 26 degrees 05 minutes 49 seconds and a chord bearing South 58 degrees 20 minutes 06 sec­ onds East 205.05 feet; thence North 89 degrees 42 minutes 48 seconds East 400.00 feet to toe point of beginning. Together with and subject to a non­ exclusive 66.00 foot wide easement tor ingress, egress and utility purposes in the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwesi 1/4, Section 1. Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Village of Freeport. Township of Irving. Barry County. Michigan, the centerline of said ease­ ment being described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of said Section 1; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 21 seconds East 1310.03 teet along the North line of said Southwest 1/4; thence South 00 agrees 02 minutes 54 seconds West 466.86 teet ak.ng tho West Uno of said Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 to the point of beginning of this easement description; thence North 89 degrees 42 minutes 48 seconds East 587.67 foot: thence Southeasterly 356 65 loot on the arc of a 454.10 foot radius curve to the right with a central angle of 45 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds and a chord bearing South 67 degrees 47 minutes 12 seconds East 347.55 feet to a radius point of 60.00 foot radius turn-around and the point of ending of this easement centertine description The lodemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated: August 25, 2005 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593 1305 Trott A Trott. P C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc., as nominee for lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 F4o W63692F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT CUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sale may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shaH ba limit­ ed solely to tho return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MOR . GAGE SALE ■ Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Kay L. Morgan, an Unmarried Woman, original mort­ gagor (s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee fix lender. Mortgagee, dated October 25, 2002. and recorded on November 4. 2002 m instrument 1090793, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand Four Hundred Fifteen And 54/100 Dollars ($92,415.54). including mteiest at 7.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wil be foreclosed by a sale of toe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings at 1D0 PM. on September 29. 2005. Said premises are srt'iated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT WHICH IS 325.94 FEET NORTH AND 2141.49 FEET WEST OF THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SECTION 16. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 59 DEGREES 29 MINUTES WEST 119 FEET; 1 HENCE NORTH 16 DEGREES 56 MINUTES WEST 10239 FEET. THENCE NORTH 59 DEGREES 29 MINUTES EAST 104 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 25 DEGREES 22 MINUTES EAST 100 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALSO. BEGINNING AT A POINT WHICH 15 355.13 FEET NORTH AND 2288.10 FEET WEST OF THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SECTION 16. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 16 DEGREES 56 MINUTES EAST 31 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 16 DEGREES 56 MINUTES EAST 70.16 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 59 DEGREES 29 MINUTES WEST 70 FEET TO SHORE OF LIME LAKE; THENCE NORTHWEST­ ERLY ALONG SAID SHORE 28 FEET. THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 105 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 1. 2005 For more information, please caH: FC X 248.593 1302 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File 4064490F01 Notice Ot Mortgage Foreclosure Safe THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by ths foreclosing mortgages. In that event. your damages. If any, shaH be limit­ ed solely to tho return of tho bid amount ten­ dered at sals, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Diana Alexander, an unmarried woman, original mort­ gagors), to America's Wholesale Lender, Mortgagee, dated April 14. 1999. and recorded on April 27. 1999 in instrument 1028695. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol One Hundred Thousand One Hundred SeventyNine And 77/100 Dollars ($100,179.77). including interest at 7.875% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. nodes io hereby given that said mortgage w« be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 00 PM. on September 15.2005 Said premises are situated m Charter Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as LYING IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 12. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED FOLLOWS COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH WEST 1/4. 394.00; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHWESI 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4. 50.00 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE CON­ TINUING SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE SOI '7HWEST 1 /4 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 200.00 FEET; THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 228 41 FEET TO THE EAST BANK OF THE 1 HORNAPPLE RIVER; THENCE NORTH 09 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 04 SECONDS WEST 10.11 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG iHE EAST BANK OF THE THORNAPPLE RIVER TO A POINT 230 00 FEET WEST OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH UNE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 230 00 FEET TO IHE PLACE OF BEGINNING TOGETHER WITH AND SUB­ JECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR DRIVEWAY PUR­ POSES OVER A STRIP OF LAND 33.00 FEET WIDE. 16.50 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTER­ LINE DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 12. SAID POINT LYING WEST 394 00 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH. PARALLEL WITH THE EAST UNE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4. 250.00 FEET TO THE END OF SAID DESCRIBED CENTERLINE The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6003241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 18, 2005 For more information, please call: FC X 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. d/b/a America 's Wholesale Lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4064283F01 Notice CX Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sate may be reodndod by the fureclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages. If any, shall be Umttsd solely to tho return of tho bid amount tendored st sals, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Delano R Endsley Jr., and Lucinda M Endsley, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc as nominee for Lender. Mortgagee, dated November 21.2003. and record­ ed on January 27. 2005 in instrument 1140755, in Barry county records. Michigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at toe date hereof toe sum of One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Sixty-Five And 90/100 Dollars ($123,065.90) including interest al 9.15% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wfl be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged piwmises. or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM, on September 22. 2005. Said premises are situated In Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 3 of Greenfield's Plat, accodtog to toe recorded Ptat thereof, as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats on Pa?s 105. Barry County Records The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 25. 2005 For more information, please call FC S 248.593 1304 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems <nc as nominee for Lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #064058F01 THIS FIRM S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR T»«AT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW kF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in toe conditions of a mortgage made by Dwane R Taggart, a single mar., to Vandyk mortgagee, dated November 17,1996 and record­ ed November 24. 1998 in Instrument Number 1021358, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee. Ika Bankers Trust Company of CaMomia NA. as Custodian or Trustee by assignment doted December 15. 1994 and recorded on March 18. 1999 in Instrument Number 1026708 . Bany County Records. There is Fifty-Six Thousand Nine Hundred One and 51/100 Dolors ($56,901.51) mdudtog interest at too rote of 10.45% per annum. Under the power of sale con- of the mortgaged premises. or soma part of them, at public venue at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Bany County. Michigan at 1:00 pjn. on September 15, 2005. Tho premises are located intoo VBage of recorded In Uber T of Plats on Page 22. reserving the South 8 feet there from for Street purpose. The property is determined with MCLA $6003241a. »can rescind toe property sate. Doted: August 18. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCI­ ATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee, fka Bankers Trust Company of CaMomia NA. as Custodian or Trustee . As Assignee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No 209.3175 ASAP717432. 08/18. 08/25, 09/01, 09/08 TIME, continued from page 9 Sept. 3, 1883: Again four months of winter school and four months of summer and that an assistant teacher be hired. One was to be a male and act as principal. Sept. 1, 1884: There were 57 voters at this annual meeting. The school term was to be the same as in 1883 with a male principal and a female assistant be hired. The usual wood supply was purchased. It was voted to drill a well on the school grounds. A motion to build a fence to divide the privies lost. Teachers' wages were estimated al $250 for the coming year. Sept. 7, 1885: Only 38 voters present this year. Four months of winter and four months of summer school. Wood was purchased. The woodshed needed repatiff again. This minute book ended in 1885, but it does give a picture of how Orangeville District No. 1889-90. Summer term. Teacher: Frankie Wilson. 18 boys, 19 girls. Teacher keeps good records. No evaluation of teacher's ability. Facilities and course of study the same. Director. Same. 1890-91. Winter term. Four months begin­ ning Dec. 12th. 28 boys, 29 girls. Teacher. J.E. Johnson, $41/mo. Teaching all phases, rated good. No teaching aids. Well. O.K. Outbuildings poor. Grounds, O.K. The school was a prescribed course of study. Hygiene is taught Director. R.C. Norton. 1890-91. Spring term. Two months begin­ ning April 27. 21 boys, 27 girls. Teacher. Addie Ritchie, $25/mo. She keeps a good reg­ ister. Her ability in governing students and teaching is good. Desks are suitable. Grounds, fair. Course of study is prescribed and hygiene is taught 1891- 92. Winter term. Four months begin­ ning Nov. 23. Zywyt'lbd29 girk. Tea.htr Addie Richie. $85/mc. Teacher keep* good register. Ability to govern, fair. Ability to instruct, good. Ability to gain and bold atten­ tion, good. Seating capacity, 58. Desks fair. Dictionary, yes. Heating, poor. No teaching aids. Outbuildings, good. Grounds, fair. Well, good. There is a prescribed course of study. Hygiene is taught. Director R.C. Norton. ..1892-93. Winter term. Four months, starting with Dec. 21. 27 boys, 22 girls. Teacher: Benj. F. Gaskill. $41 /mo. Excellent register. Above aver­ age in all phases of education. Appears that there are new desks. More teaching aids. Outbuildings, above average. A prescribed course of study. Director R. C. Norton. ..1893-94. Winter term. Four months, beginning with Dec. 4. 26 boys, 27 girls. Teacher. Edward Hagen. $37.50/mo. All phases of teaching run from good to average. Seats are suit­ able. There is a dictionary, but no charts, maps or globe. Outbuildings, fail to good. Grounds, average. Well doesn't work. There is a prescribed course of study. Hygiene is taught. Director; Janet Klingensrut. 1894-95. Winter term. Teacher. Hetley M. Moon. Needs more desks. Dictionary is in poor condition. Grounds, fir size, but need trees. Outbuildings, fair. No teaching aids. Needs shades to windows. Not good contact of the 19 boys and 31 girls. Director: Eli Nichols. ....Ln the 1880 History of the Bany and Allegan Counties, the names of the teachers appointed by the Orangeville Township are in the period 1847 to 1860. They do not say which district the teachers were assigned in the three to five dis­ tricts. In 1847: Sally M. Daly. EB VauVleet. In 1848: Mary A. Warner, Miss S. Allen, Emetine Spalding, Jacob Nevins. Chester H. Williams. In 1850: Mary Bush, Milo Chamberlain, Martha A. Warner. Martha L. Farr. Sarah Betts, Augusta Brown. In 1851: James blake, Diantha Farr, Alvina Farr, Alvina Chamberlain, Mary Nash. Mary Warner. In 1852: Marion H. Brown. Delia Hill. Eli Hathway. C.H. Brewster, William L. Brown. In 1853: Rozetta Walker. Amanda M. Brownason. In 1854: Keturah Watson. Cynthia Farr. Sarah H. Dawson, George W. Tuthill. Milton A. Brown. In 1855: Mary Helen Williams. Wells H. Johnson. Mary S. Wing. AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY ■ FORMA TK)N OBTAMED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTFY (248) X2-4100 F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MKJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Datauft hawig baan matte in toe terms and conditions ot a certain mortgage made by Roberta E. Wioranga. a single person, also known as Roberta Weranga ol Bany County. Mchigan. Mortgagor to Alto Third Bank dated too 31st riey of January. A.D. 2003, and recorded in too offrja of too Register of Deads, tor too County of Parry and State of Mktoigan. on toe I8to day of February, A.D. 2003, in Document No. 1097742 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo. at toe date of this notice, tor prindpai and interest, the sum of $149,719.96 (Ono hundred Forty Nine thousand. Seven hundred Nineteen dol­ lars and Ninety Eight cents) Including interest there on at 6.49% (six point tour nine) percent per annum. And no suit proceeckngs at lew or in equity hav­ ing boon instituted to recover toe debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue ot too power ot sate contained in sted mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Mktoigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on , the 22nd day ot September. AD.. 2005, at 1fl0 o’clock said mortgage w« be foreclosed by a sate at pubfic auction, to too higbeet bidder, at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Barry County. Michigan, of the prem­ ises described in said mortgage. Which said prem­ ises are described as fotows: Ail that certain piece or parooi ot land situate In too Township of Yankee Springs, in the County ot Barry and State of Mirhigan and described as follows to wit: Condominium Unit 22. Bay Meadow Condominium, A Condominium according to the Master Deed Recorded in as Document No 1052228, in the office ot too Barry County Register of Deeds and designated as Barry County Condominium SubdMsen Plat No. 19. together with fun rights in general common elements and Un­ ited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 ot Pubic Acte ol 1978. as amended. Commonly known as: 1632 Parlsr Dr. Tax D 08-16-290-022-00 The redemption period shal be six months from toe date at such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 6003241a. in which case toe redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: August 1B, 2005 WELTMAN, WEINBERG 8 REIS CO.. L.RA Bv: DwieiE. Beet. (P-56501) Attorney tor Assignee al Mortgagee Wellman, Weinberg & Reis Co., LPA 755 W. Big Beaver Road, Suite 1820 Troy, Michigan 48064 WWRSO3766595 Pub: 8/19 - 9/16 Juliette Haydon, Helen Brown. A.L. Ewell. George Brainard, Jerome E. Rockwood. William F. Stanley. In 1856. Lemuel W. Wing. Ruth A. Tefft. Adelaide McKay. Homer Paddock, Thomas M. Brady, Corydon A. Tefft. In 1857: W. Wilber. Ada I Salisbury. Sarah C. Fish. Helen MoGown. Margaret A. McGewn; Ruth-Lilly, Harriet Tuttle, Mr. Gilson, Mr. Dobin. Charirt 6: Matthews. In 1858: L.W. Wing, A.B. Austin. In 1859: Harriet Falk, Marion Lewis, Ira Osgood. Lemuel Wing, Ruth Lilly, John McCallum. There is more information in the above book. However, it is not presented by school district. Below are some data from the inspector’s reports. There may be some conflict from the abo 'c information from the state. 1888- 89. Spring term. Teacher: Jennie McDonald, $25/mo. 15 boys, 25 girls. Ability to govern, good. Seating capacity. 40. Desks not suable. Social is properly classified. No well. Textbooks are uniform. Hygiene is taught. There is a dictionary, but no other teaching aids. Record*, good. Director: Andrew Hoams or Herons. 1889- 90. Spring tenr Teacher Jennie McDonald. $25/mo. 15 boys, ?5 girls. Ability to govern, good. Seating capacity, 40. Desks are not suitable. There is a dictionary, htt no maps, globe or charts. Room not heated p-cperly. Outbuildings and grounds good. Well properly located. Textbooks are uniform, ’"be school does not have a prescribed course of study, and the school is not properly classi­ fied. There are seven branches taught, and 15 classes taught Hygiene is not taught Recon's are good. Director: Samuel Wing. 1889-90: Summer term. Teacher and salary, same. 19 boys, 18 girls. Evaluation and mate­ rials. No change. Same director. 1889-90. Winter term. Teacher Ethelwin Shenk. Register and all phases of teaching rated as fair. Rating of teacher aids, no charge. Outbuildings and grounds rated as poor. The person v/ho rated the school states, "Miss Shenk is lazy, I fear.” Director L.W. Wing. Blake School District *4 Orangeville Township, Barry County Blake School was located on Keller Road in Section 16 of Orangeville Township. We were unable to find much about the early school in this area. There may not have been enough children to warrant a school early on in this district Mabie Woodman Keller told us that she remembered her father coming to pick up children, ail of his. plus neighbors, in a bliz­ zard. He came with a big flat bed sleigh with a team of horses. He covered the children with blankets and buffalo robes and drove them all home. Esther Wilcox Kahler was one of the three students at Blake in 1941. its last year. The next year they went to Delton Kellogg. She remembers George Foote and Eddie Palmer were the other students. The teacher was Norma Kline. Hazel McKibben had been her first teacher. George broke his arm running into the side of the school. Mrs. Kline had an Easter egg hunt They each brought an egg and the teacher hid them, and George could­ n’t find his. Beatrice Wilcox Gorham wen’ to Blake School for eight years, then went one year to Orangeville, because it had ninth grade. Then she had to go to Prairieville to finish 11th and 12th grades, graduating in 1916. Blake is still on Keller Road, and is now used as a home. �Pag* 14 - Thursday, Septamber a. 2005 - The Hauings Banner Industrial development district opposed in Castleton Township by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer More than two dozen people, most opposed to the plan, attended a public hearing last week for a proposed industrial development district on a 19-acre parcel of land on the north side of M-79 in Castleton Township. The district would allow the Feighner Company Inc., which manufactures boat lifts and docks, to move and expand its current operation from its current location on the south side of the road. Many of the people who attended the meet­ ing voiced opposition to the company, owned and operated by Scott Feighner, expanding and moving across the road where it would, "destroy farmland." "We don't get a say in whether or not he can build a factory and destroy farm land?" asked a member of the audience. "It should be up to the voters.’ Castleton Township Supervisor Jud Cooley explained that Feighner has already obtained a special use permit for the land from the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission and the heanng was solely for the purpose of allowing the public to discuss the proposed establishment of industrial development district for that parcel of land owned by the Feighner family that would allow the Feighner Company to apply for, and possibly receive a 50% tax abatement for up to 12 years that the state allows to encourage new and expanding businesses and industries Still much of the public discussion focused oti where and how Feighner proposed to expand his business, rather than on whether or not they felt the township should approve the establistmaent of an industrial development district There were those in the audience who suggested Feighner should have looked at moving his business to a pre-existing manu­ facturing facility or other building. Both Feighner and Barry County Economic Development Director Dixie StadelManshum replied that they had searched the county for such facilities, but none were available. "I could have gone six miles north of Nashville on M-66, but I would have to do exactly the same thing I am doing now," said Feighner. "My family already owns the land where I want to build; it just makes more sense." When members of the audience stated that they felt an expanded manufacturing facility would be a nuisance and an eyesore, Castleton Township Trustee Jerry Reese responded that he had seen a photo and sketch of the proposed approximately 11,000 square foot facility that Feighner was proposing to build on the new site. "If anyone objects, I think they should look at this pictures and they will see that it will blend in with the residences and buildings in the area," he said. Later in the meeting. Township Clerk Loma Wilson said the proposed building reminded her of a horse bam in Kentucky. During the course of the meeting, Feighner also addressed environmental and noise con­ cerns expressed by neighboring landowners He noted that his business does not use any chemicals or solvents that could cause envi­ ronmental contamination and that he feels the expanded facility will cut down on any noise because the new building will be much better insulated and it is his hope that all materials and products, many of which arc currently stored outside will be stored inside the new facility. Feighner said his company currently has seven full-time employees and hopes to add two or three new more positions when the business expands. When some people expressed concerns about additional traffic in the area. Feighner responded that the current facility would be closed, so there would be no increase in traf­ fic going back and forth across the street and he did not foresee any increase in heavy trucking since his company uses its cwn vehi­ cles for much of the delivery of its finished products. Some members of the audience questioned the reasoning behind allowing tax abatements for new businesses and expansion of pre­ existing businesses. "Tax abatements are given to encourage Plans well in place for Harvest Festival The 2005 Harvest Festival Committee is looking for more participants in its lineup of activities and contest for this fall’s festival, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Sept 16 and 17. Grand marshals for the parade are Dave and Kathy Mace. Some of the weekend's events include: • The Putnam District Library will be hold­ ing its annual Fine Arts Show on Saturday, S^L 17. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Artists who want their art work to be juried may submit up to two works in any medium (oil, water color, ink, charcoal, pottery and jewelry, etc.), but space is limited so no oversized pieces will be accepted. There will be a $15 booth space fee for both juried and non-juried submissions. Booth spaces will be 12 x!2 feet. Participants who wish to be in the Juried Art Show will havtTtftetr wd&judged by a member of the Thomapple Arts Council. AlJ accepted entries are eligible for sale. For more information, or to obtain an entrance form, please call the Putnam District Library at 517-852-9723 or stop by at 327 N. Main St. NashviUel. • The Bake-Off and Chili Cook-Off con­ tests. beaded by last year's Bake-Off winner, Faye Salyers, is looking for participants for this year’s competition. Entries are placed in two categories by age and by item baked. Age groups are 12 and under or 12 and over. The categories are desserts or breads. There is a $1 entrance fee on each item entered. Chili Cook-Off contestants can enter in teams if they choose. There is also a $ 1 fee for each entry. Judging will be held at the Styles ‘R’ Us Salon at 226 N. Main on Sept 17. Entries mus» be at the salon by noon. Entry forms maybe picked up at the Putnam District Library or at the Styles 'R' Us Salon. Schedule of events FRIDAY, Sept 16 4 to 10 p.m. — Carnival rides by Family Fun Tyme Amusements. 4: 30 to 6:30 p.m. — “Pig out” pig roast at Maple Valley High School, Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation, $5 per meal. 5: 30 to 7 p.m. — XTW taco dinner, all you can eat, $6/adults S3/kids under 12. 6:40 p.m. — Crowning of Harvest Festival king, queen, prince an 11^02 the track; before the football game. 7 p.m. — Football game — Maple Valley Lions v. Hillsdale Hornets. SATURDAY. Sept. 17 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Activities at MOOville. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. —Craft show, across from Good Time Pizza. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. — Carnival rides by Family Fun Tyme Amusements. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. — MOOville open. 10 a.m. to noon — Bake Off arid Chili Cookoff, items to be judged must be dropped of at Styles *R’ Us Salon for judging. Entry fee $1 on each item. Entry forms available at the library or the salon. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Annual fine art show, Putnam District Library for entrance form and/or more information call the library at 517-852-9723 or stop by the library. 11 a.m. — Parade, from the VFW north on Main Street to Philadelphia Street. After parade — Petting zoo by Maple Valley Lightning Bolts 4-H Cub in Riverside Park, to 4 p.m. After Parade — B-B Gun shoot by Maple Valley Lightning Bolts 4-H in Riverside Park, to 4 p.m. Park. $l/5shots, supplies furnished, prizes, adults and kids. Noon to 4 p.m.— Music - In the Mace Pharmacy parking tot. Music by "The Maple Valley Community Band." "The Mud Creek Boys’ and "Ecstatic.” tc 6 p.m. — . Barry County Holly running continuously with stops in town and MOO-ville Quality Creamery, compliments of Steve Joppie Builders. 1 to 5 p.m. — Cruise In by Nashville Car Club, dash plaques. 2 to 4 p.m. —, Kids’ games - by Styles •R' Us at Riverside Park. 3 p.m. — Horse pulls, in Riverside Park behind Musser’s Service and Hughes Hide & Fur Company. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Swiss steak dinner, at the VFW, $6 per person. 9 p.m. — Dance at the VFW. music by "Stone County," $2 per person. Gold sponsors — Barry County Chamber of Commerce, Clay’s Dinner Bell. Eaton Federal Savings Bank, Hometown Lumber, JAd Graphics, Steve Joppie Builders. Silver sponsors — Hastings City Bank Nashville Office, Hamilton Black Dirt, Plus Kent Oil & Propane, Mace Pharmacy, Mapie Valley Implement, Musser’s Service, Shirley's Chuckwagon Cafe. Bronze sponsors — JAC, Maple Valley Real Estate. Morgan's Sales, Roush’s Sidewalk Cafe. Something Special by Kathy, Inc. s OPEN: TUESDAY 34, THURSDAY 34 Deluxe Homes Prices starting at $189,900 Golf Course Views 1 Year GolfMembership Included (616) 791-15M • la800-290-3289 entrepenuerism," said Reese. “Right now we’re seeing a shift away from mass produc­ tion. What we are going to see more of in the future is more small businesses employing people locally. These abatements are given to encourage people to build and employ local­ ly." The board was questioned as to whether the lax abatement would cost the township tax dollars. "The township will still collect the same amount of property tax from (Feighner) as it has always done," said Cooley, who noted that even with the 50% tax break, the town­ ship would collect more on the new building than it does on the buildings currently being used by Feighner for his production facility. "But doesn't the township get a small busi­ ness tax?" asked a member of the audience. "The state collects business taxes," replied Wilson. Stadel-Manshum said that she would like the township approve the industrial develop­ ment district for Feighner, saying. "We want to do what we can to keep a business here that was started back in 1974 and keep jobs in the county." Township resident Steve Toman said he felt the public should have the right to vote on whether or not the township could approve an industrial development district for the Feighner Company. "I object to this. We’re losing our rights every day," said Toman, who accused town­ ship officials of having, "closed their ears and hearts," to the voice of their constituents. As more and more people began talking at once, many of them agreeing with Toman, it became impossible to hear the person who had the floor. Cooley banged his gavel and said the hearing was closed. However, the dis­ cussion continued for another 35 to 40 min­ utes. "The township board is a pawn in all of this." said Wilson. "Scott went to Barry County Planning and Zoning and we had nothing to do with ft. If anyone has strong feelings about this, they should have went to the planning and zoning meetings. "We (the Township Board members) have to de what is required by law, and that is to set boundaries for an industrial development dis­ trict, which is what we will do at the next Township Board meeting, if that is indeed what we decide we want to do. That is what this meeting has been about, wbedr/,oclmt we will establish a industrial development district, which will allow Scott to apply for a tax abatement from the state," she said. "Nobody wants anything in their own back yard, but with the economy where it is... we’re seeing all kinds of small manufacturing places being built in the country... Scott has COUR • Steven Main, 41, of Hastings, was sen­ tenced to a minimum of 24 months to a max­ imum of 60 months in prison with credit for 290 days served for two counts of probation violation. The charges include one count of failure to complete the adult drug court program and one count of use of alcohol in July. He also was unsuccessfully discharged from probation on three other counts. His original charges were of one count of posses­ sion of a weapon by a felon, a felony with the maximum penalty of five years in prison and/or $5,000 in fines, and one count of attempted safe breaking, a felony with a max­ imum penalty of five years to life in prison. • Katrina Mansberger, 37, of Delton, was sentenced to two years on probation. 30 days Quality & Affordability - Buffing Hfifi surface cleaner and pofymar sealant Removes ■ Fine acratchas,mad grime & oxidation - Safa for rMwmtf finishes - Premium Vinyl Windows • Guaranteed la> Price HASTINGS DETAIL •Grass Breakage Warranty • lifetime Warranty • Saw Money on your Heating & Cooling Bills • Double-pane Grass • Seres 4000 Stonehill Farm C«ff fora FREE Estimate Vermontville, MI CANOPY SALES & RENTALS IWPriMIMferlMa' Rental sizes available: 10x10 pop-ups. 16x16, 20x20, 20x30 canopies. Self Services: You pick it np 4 return H. Full Services: We set it up 4 take it down. An HWC Company 5228 Division Ave. S 616-988-9996 800-831-3779 ’ to put in his own sewer system, that’s not cheap, he has to put in his own well, that’s not cheap... but have to decide, do we want to keep jobs or do we want lo tore them and con­ tinue with our idyllic farm scene? Myself. I’d like to be able to employ people." Ellen Washington, a resident of Castleton Township, said she circulated a petition ask­ ing area residents if they supported the Bany County Planning and Zoning Commission’s issuance of a special use permit and the town­ ship’s approval of a industrial development district. She said she had the signatures of 64 residents, most of whom opposed it However, not everyone at the meeting was opposed to Feigner's plans for his business and the establishment of an industrial devel­ opment district "There is a reason that people are moving their businesses to other states. I think that other states are more welcoming of light man­ ufacturing businesses that don't pollute,* said Ken Hawblitz, who owns Trees to Treasure, a small saw mill and woodworking business on Lawrence Road in Maple Grove Township. "I think the proposed Barry County master plan (which calls for much of eastern Barry County to be zoned for farmland preserva­ tion) will do a lot more to devalue property in this area than what Scott is proposing to do." Shawn Benner, who owns Benner Logging and Lumber, another small business in the Barryville Hill area, said that he also believes that townships and counties in Michigan have to do what they can to encourage the start up and expansion of businesses unless they want to see more businesses and jobs leave the state. When asked what he would do if the town­ ship denied his request for the industrial development district, Feighner replied that he would took at relocating his business in either Eaton or Ionia County, where he said, "They will give me whatever I need." After approximately half of the audience members left and the hearing started to wind down on its own, Cooley noted that the Township Board would make its decision about the proposed industrial development district at its regular September meeting, which is slated for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept 14, in the township hall located at 915 Reed St.. Nashville. "There were about 28 to 30 people here tonight and moat of them were against it, but wiH affect the township as whole." he said. "We're not giving Scott carte blanche; we can’t do that, but we, as a board, have to took at the big picture," agreed Wilson. Tables • Chairs • Coolers & Hot Boxes in jail with credit for one day served, and $1,080 in fines for two counts agxinit her in Circuit Court. The first count was of operating i moioc vehicle while under the influence ot liquor second offense, a misdemeanor with a maxi­ mum penalty of $200 to $1,000 in finis and five days to one year in jail. The second count was of refusing to obey a police officer a mis­ demeanor with a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and/or $100 in fines. Both charges are from February in Prairieville Township. • Kenneth Brandenburg, 24. of Nashville, was sentenced to one year on probation, had his license to drive suspended for six months, 90 days in ja;>. with credit for three days served and the balance suspended, inpatient substance abuse counseling, and $1,220 in court costs and fines for one count of posses­ sion of a non-narcotic controlled substance. This charge is a felony with a maximum penalty of two years in prison and/or $2,000 in fines. • Bryan Anthony, 23, formerly of Delton, was sentenced to a minimum of 24 months to a maximum of 120 months, and $620 in court costs and fines for one count of possession of methamphetamine. This felony charge is from September 2004 in Hope Township and has a maximum penalty of ten years in pnson and/or $15,000 in fines. This sentence will be served concurrently with another pnson charge he is currently serving in tbc Carson City Correctional Facility. • Francisco Garcia. 20, of Holland, was sentenced to a minimum of 24 months to a maximum of 60 months with credit for 259 days served for one count of violating his pro­ bation by absconding for two years. His original charges were of one count of seduction, which is now called criminal sexu­ al conduct third degree, and one count of assault and battery in connection with an inci­ dent in October 2001. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 8, 2005 ■P0LTC EBE A" Banner CLASSI) — Page 18 5^- CALL... The Hastings B/ 945-9554 Man killed by semi while clearing com fields CARLTON TOWNSHIP — While clearing com fields at his farm on Messer Road, a 29-year-old Hastings area man was killed Monday as he attempted to stop a runaway semi-truck and trailer and was struck by the moving vehicle. As a result of the accident, Trevor Gillespie was pronounced dead at the scene. Assistance at the scene was rendered by Freeport Fire Department, Hastings Fire Department and I ansing Mercy Ambulance. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings.Gillespie is survived by a wife and two daughters. The incident remains under investigation by Barry County Sheriff Department Sgt. Tim Rowse. Four young people arrested at local grocery store CITY OF HASTINGS — Four young adults were arrested Aug. 31, while officers were investigating a shoplifting complaint at the Plumb s grocery store in Hastings. Police said four people were believed to be involved and it was immediately apparent to the officers that two of the minors had been consuming alcohol. David Slee, 17, of Hastings, and Timothy Keast, 20. of Hastings, registered blood alcohol content percentages of 0.07% and 0.04%, respectively. The other two were found to be wanted on bench warrants. Karie Overbeck, 21, of Middleville, was want­ ed for failing to pay fines and costs out of the 10th District Court. Bud McMel*en, 17, of Hastings, was wanted on two bench warrants out of the 56th B District Court. Officers recovered food item containers that were discarded inside the store and believe the suspects had second thoughts, leaving the items behind before leaving the store Suspected burglar nabbed at Caledonia Legion post CALEDONIA — Kent County Sheriff’s deputies and officers from the Kentwood Police Department K-9 Unit apprehend­ ed a 20-year-oki man hiding behind a piece of plywood in the kitchen Sept. 3 at the American Legion Post in Caledonia. The man had in his possession a ski mask and a pellet gun. A second suspect is still at large. Authorities said they discovered a hole chopped in the roof on the east side of the building. There were several items on the roof next to the hole. Anyone with information is asked to call Kent County Sheriff’s office at (616) 554-9111. $99 AMISH LOG BED w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought, never used). Still on roll. New $800 - sell $295. (517)204-0600 FOR SALE: 6 drawer stu­ dent desk, 18x40, $20; Chrome clothes rack on wheels, $12; Semi-auto, shot­ gun w/extra barrel, $365. (269)795-1078 CITY OF HASTINGS — Phillip Kidder, 41 of Freeport, was arrested Saturday, Sept. 3, after running his truck into the side of a parked car on Jefferson Street. During the investigation, officers said, it was apparent Kidder *od been consuming alcohol, and he told officers that he had been drinking all day. Officers also discovered that Kidder did not have a driver’s license. He is facing charges of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence, third offense, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended operator’s license, and for failing to submit to a preliminary breath test. Woman threatening suicide taken into custody SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set $175. (517)719-8062 I\t < n itliim ■ CAMPER: 12FT VIKING Pop-up for sale. Sleeps 8, re­ frigerator, stove, sink, heat­ er, two tables, screen room, awning, rear bike rack, $4,000. Excellent like new condition. (269)948-8837 oav. Ionia woman arrested for assaulting man CITY OF HASTINGS — Rozanna Ortega, 22, of Ionia, was arrested for domestic violence Sept. 4, after a neighbor called to report a fight taking place at a residence in the 700 block of East State Street Hastings police officers spoke with the parties involved, and determined that Ortega had apparently became upset with her former boyfriend and began to argue, which led to her assaulting the 25-year-old man. GUN LAKE WATER­ FRONT: house for rent. 2 bedroom, 2 baths, 2 stall ga­ rage. 1 year lease, references & deposit. $850 a month plus utilities. (269)792-9731 AQUATIC PLANTS: Water Lilies & LOTUS, Goldfish & Koi, liners, pumps, filters. Apol’s Landscaping Co., 9340 Kalamazoo. Caledonia. (616)698-1030. Open Mon.Fri., 9am-5-30pm; Sat., 9am2pm. 1990 CHEVY LUMINA: fair condition, runs! $500 obo. (269)948-7730 ask for Bob. 1995 CHEVY CORSICA: good condition, needs engin $400 obo (269)948-7730 Mk for Bob. WHITE 88-98 ALUMINUM 8* truck cap, tide doors, lad­ der rack, double rear doonv $600 OBO. (269)9455385/(269)838-3829 //. THE FAMILY OF Gaylord Slocum would like to thank everyone for prayers flowers, food and cards. We would also like to saythank you to Pastor Gary Taylor for his comforting words We also would like to say thank you to Hospice for all their wonderful help and kind words and also to Dr. Weatherhead for his wonderful care. A special thank you to Ann, Nancy and Joyce who where Gay­ lords caregivers, they were all so wonderful and caring. Thanks again. Wife and Children. MAHOGANY TABLE, CHAIR SET: 6 piece set still in box, seats 6-8 people. Ele­ gant! Cost $1,000, sell $150. (517)719-0451 l or Rrlil PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP — Local police responded to a residence last Sunday to find a distraught female with a knife. Deputies arrived to find a 23-year-old woman from Indiana in a vehicle threatening suicide. Prairieville Police officers said they were able to talk with the suspect for some time at first, but she refused to drop the knife. They were able to talk her out of her keys and to put the knife down on the seat, but when they tried to unlock the door to remove her from the vehicle, she picked up the knife again. A deputy from Allegan County Sheriff’s Department then was able to Taser the suspect through the sun roof opening as she threatened the officers. The woman dropped the knife and was taken into custody by Prairieville Police Department. Neither the su»pe.-f<jr-depuaes*wherrlnjwed-during the incident. • • <•» -<»<-♦* ■ ..... . SALE: 1-1/2M1 SOUTH of Dowling off Pifer. Fri. & Sat. Earnhardt Sr. k Elvis, Tread­ mill clothes, crafts, jewelry, books. TV, 750 Holly, 2 speed trans, tanning bed, rabbits and more. HOUSE OF FURNITURE: 4 rooms, JC Penney, living room, oak table set, bedroom set, recliner, ma', tress set, dining room, 2 months old Paid $8,000. Sell $2,500. Wil) separate. (517)204-0600 DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. Freeport man charged with 3rd offense drunk driving 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics. 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Ai the front counter. _ ( ihhiii nun \ \ uln < \ FOSTER PARENTING CLASSES: Reservations are being taken now for weekly classes that will be held in Nashville, Thursday eve­ nings, Sept. 15 - Oct. 20th, 6pm-9pm. Barry’ County­ needs homes for sibling groups, and placements for even one teen, to inquire about class reservations or to request a no-cost informa­ tion packet about foster pa­ renting E-mail: MuellerHavesJ@-michigan.gov or tel­ ephone: (517)543-5844 NOTICE OF HEARING FOR MOTION to extend personal protection order Robert F. Pioeger Jr. vs Janis K.’ Barty O4-2ttfolV. Hearing date September 14, 2005 11:00am. dxte shots, neutered, hocse broken, good with kids. $100 to good home. (517)852-2003 $90 PILLOWTOP QUttN mattress set (in plastic). Brand new, never used! King, $150. (517)719-8062 FURNITURE: COUCHESTWO piece section, L-shaped when together. One is a hide a bed. Bbte, cream, gray, maroon variegated, $50.(269)948-8837 MISSION OAK TABU: 6 chairs, JC Penney brand, 2 mos. old, family size, coat $1,800, sell $250/beat. (517)719-8062 SOLID WOOD FUTON with thick mattress. Gor­ geous! New, never used! Cost $800, sell $171 (517)719-0451 TELEVISION: HC SCREEN 61” Sony for sale, $2,000.(269)948-8837 WROUGHT IRON DAY­ BED: bought, never used in­ cludes matress in plastic, cost $600, tell $125. (517)719­ 8062 POSITION OPEN: Library Page. Shelve books, asatet li­ brary patrons fins mrtertUa, open mail maintain zine files and label shell­ reading, data base searching. Qualifications: know Dewey Decimal System, concern for ence. Hours: 10 per week, af­ ternoons, evenings, Satur­ days. No benefits. $5.15 per hour. Apply: Hastings Pub­ lic Library by September 10, 2005. Suspect arrested after complaint of assault CARLTON TOWNSHIP — A 58-year-old Vietnam veteran who was said to suffer from post-traumatic stress syndrome was arrested last Sunday in connection with a complaint of felonious assault. Troopers from the Michigan State Police, Hastings post, said the victim claimed his stepfather hit him in the face with the ■butt’ of a shotgun after an argument. The victim was able to grab the gun as his stepfather brought the gun around to aim it at the victim. A fight over the gun ensued, and the stepfather pinned the victim down, attempting to use the shotgun to stran­ gle the victim. The combatants were separated by two stepbrothers and the victim fled to a nearby residence. The victim told officers that his stepfather has numerous firearms in his house and both of his pole bams. The victim also stated that his step-father is a Vietnam Veteran, has post traumatic stress disorder, and that he does not like the government. The stepfather refused to exit the residence and said police were not allowed on the property. After a search warrant was obtained for the property, an arrest warrant was obtained for the suspect. The man had left the house on foot, possibly armed with a long gun. officers were told, but he surrendered at the Hastings post a short time later. Man threatens driver by causing car crash WOODLAND TOWNSHIP — A woman said she crashed her car on Brown Road after her boyfriend threatened to kill her, grabbed the wheel of the car, and jerked it toward the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was traveling approximately 50 miles per hour when he grabbed the wheel. The vehicle left the south edge of the road way and struck a tree. There were also two children in the back seat of the vehicle. The driver and children were injured in the crash and were trans­ ported to Pennock Hospital, where they were treated and released with minor contusions. The man was arrested for assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, two counts of child abuse second degree, and possession of marijuana. He is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday in the 56-B District Court in Hastings. Credit card fraud incident turns up in Houston CITY OF HASTINGS — Another fraud complaint involving a credit card that occurred on Aug. 24 in Houston, Texas, is under investigation. The 38-year-old victim from Hastings said she did not know how her card information was obtained and used to make an on-line purchase. (Write Us A Letter I________ ________ The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, 1x3 there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be pub­ lished. 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Two-car traffic accident occurs near Caledonia CALEDONIA — A two-car accident occurred Sept. 6 al the comer of 92nd Avenue and Patterson Road. According to Kent County Sheriff Department, witnesses al the scene said that a Chrysler LHS driven by Thomas Kenney, 62. of Lansdale. Pa., did nor stop at the stop sign and collided with Timothy Babb. 37, of Caledonia, who was driving a Ford F-150 truck Babb's truck overturned and went into a ditch on its roof. Babb was taker, by Lifecare Ambulance with back pain. Babb's three children, all of whom were wearing seat bells and in car seats, were not injured. Kenney, who was not wearing a seat belt was taken by ambulance to Spectrum Butterworth with a head injury and received a citation at the scene for disregarding a stop sign. See us for co(or copies, one-hourphoto ® here processing and a(( your printing needs. �Page 16 - Thursday. September 8.2005 - The Hastings Banner Vikes second to TK girls, Bellevue boys at Invite Hastings new varsity cross country coach James Dixon talks things over with his girts' team prior to their participation in last Wednesday's Lakewood Invitational The Saxon ladies finished seventh In the eight team meet. (Photo by Steve Skedgell) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The top three girls’ teams dominated the eight-team field Wednesday at the Lakewood Invitational, with Thomapple Kellogg taking the championship with 52 points led by indi­ vidual champion, junior all-stater Rebecca Winchester. Lakewood’s girls were second with 55 points, followed by Allegan 62. A 100 points or more were scored by Central Montcalm (113), Bellevue (128). Lansing Eastern (133). Hastings (162). and Lansing Everett (246). Central Montcalm’s Betsy Gurecki and Eastern’s Maddie Hollenbeck were the only members of those five teams to place in the lop ten. While the top individuals led their teams to the top of the standings in the girts’ race, it took five solid scores to win the boys. The top three teams in the boys' race didn't have a runner finish higher than sixth overall. The champions from Bellevue were led by Josh Addis' sixth place finish in 18 minutes 9.12 seconds Winchester finished the girls’ race in 20:15.36. Allegan’s Samantha Drone was sec­ ond in 21:10.60, followed by Lakewood’s Dana Nichols in 21:23.95. Behind Nichols for host Lakewood, Jessika Blackport was seventh (21:59.19), Sadie Can 12th (22:42.22,, Ashley Pifer 16th (22:50.79), Thomapple Kellogg senior Chaney Robinson nears the finish line in fifth place st last Wednesday s Lakewood Invitational. TK had three girts finish in the top ten, and won the meet by three points over second place Lakewood. (Photo by Steve Skedgell) I forgot the best quarter of football I’ve ever seen 1 finally did it I finally made a mistake so big that a small “correction:*' headline won't make up for it I insulted Ma>ie Valley football. I've had a lump in my throat all week. That's what’ll happen when you come into the office on Tuesday morning, after a long weekend, and there's a message from Guenther Mittelstaedt on your machine. Maple Valley fans should know that their ball coach was right on top of things. He kindly thanked me for our papers’ coverage of Maple Valley athletics, and pointed out my mistake. A mistake which found its way into the headline in the Maple Valley News no less. After Olivet’s big 35-0 victory al Maple Valley High School on Friday, my story said that this was the fifth consecutive victory for the Eagles over the Lions. 1 was wrong. After the ball game, coach Mittelstaedt said. “It just counts as one win. We're 17*8 against them over these last few years, but the last three haven’t been pretty.*’ 1 went back to sec just how un-pretty the last three had been, and in my research made a big slip. I gave the Eagles credit for the Lions’ 20*0 victory in Olivet Oct. 18. 2002. That gave the Eagles a 117 to 18 scoring edge over the five games. The real difference is still a lopsided 97 to 38, but Maple Valley has a win in there. Going back just a couple of years, things even up quickly. In 2000. the Lions topped the Eagles 40-0. In 1999. the Lions topped the Eagles twice, 32-17 in Southern Michigan Athletic Association action and then again 22-10 in the first round of the state play-offs. The three consecutive victories ties the second longest winning streak'by cither team since 1980, but until 1993 it wasn't much of a rivalry. The Lions won eight straight games from 1985 to 1992. Since then, the teams are 7-7 against each other. The most disappointing thing about it for me isn’t the mistake itself. The most disap­ pointing thing for me is whai I forgot. I was just flipping through a page of numbers, rather than remembering plays, players, and moments. Jon Gambee has been a great asset to our company in recent years. He was called upon to help cover a Maple Valley play-off run one season, and fell in love with the Lions. Haying him heading out to Maple Valley football games in my time covering the team has been a great help to me, and his stories are some of the best I’ve ever read. With him there, I haven't seen much of the Lions. He had other commitments at the start of this fall season, and 1 jumped at the chance to see Maple Valley face Olivet again. Why was 1 so excited? In my first year as sports editor at J-Ad Graphics. 2002, Maple Valley and Olivet met on another night where Gambee had a prior commitment. I’d heard so much about the rivalry all fall long. Both teams were in a battle with Leslie for the SMAA championship, although the Blackhawks had beaten both teams in the league heading into their match­ up. At Olivet, the Lions put on one of the most impressive football performances 1 had or have ever seen. How could I forget? Maple Valley won 20-0, but it might as well have been 60-0. That Lion team, which went to the district finals and finished the year 9-2. was led by the likes of Eric Smith. Jimmy Himeiss, Bryan Dunlap, Britt Leonard. Eric Turner, Zach Voice, Ben Smith, Cam Smith, Jonathan Denton. Josh Grosman. and Naic Racine. Maple Valley led 6-0 at the end of one quarter, but the game hadn't been that close. Olivet only had 18 yards on offense and the most impressive performance was yet to come. The Lion defense forced the Eagles into a fourth down at the end of the first quarter, and the Eagles came out punting in the second. After a penalty, the Lions started at their own 20-yard line. “The Drive” ended when Eric Smith crashed into the end zone from two yards out with 39 seconds left in the first half. The List's took 21 plays to move the ball 80 yards for a score. Dunlap. Himeiss. and Smith each carried the ball seven times. Mapie Valley’s first drive of the second half lasted seven and a half minutes and went for another touchdown. The Lions stood firm from there for the 20-0 victory. Moments like that are a big reason why Maple Valley's coach, fans, and former play­ ers called in to help correct me this week. That Maple Valley team won the regular season finale over Portland the next week, topped Williamston in the first round of the post-season tournament, then fell in the dis­ trict finals to the eventual Division 5 state champions from Montrose 16-6. I’m shocked and appalled I forgot that moment, and I’m sorry. Here’s to making some more moments that I won’t be able to forget A.J. Singleterry was the second Saxon across the finish line last Wednesday. His 11th place finish at the Lakewood Invitational helped the Hastings- team place third overall. (Photo by Steve Skedgell) Pifer and Blackmcr were just edged out by the Trojans’ fourth runner. Emma Ordway, who was 15th with a time of 22:50.13. The remainder of the Trojans' top five included top ten finishes by the team’s senior captains, a fifth place finish by Chaney Robinson (21:42.05) and tenth by Kersta QustafSon1<22:32 4li*lMi.a-2lM.pk.e effon from Melanie Truer (23:59.4^). three runners, thanks to personal reccaris. Ethan Fuller was first in 17:3551?and Keith Winchester third in 17:44.58. but the team’s third, fourth, and fifth runners finished in 24th. 38th. and 43rd place. TK’s David Ordway did well in his first ever cross country race, finishing 24th in 19: 184M. I-am VanWttMNi ZK in 20:1331. xi^ John Betrt 4?i3 in 214)3.31. Allegan also had three girts finish in the top ten with Chelsea Crawford coming in fourth (21:28.59) and Rebecca DangrenKnd ninth (22:2135). Hastings was led by Tiffany Edwards’ 11 ti» place finish in 22:38.17. Behind her for the Saxons. Kayleigh DelCotto finished 2t?h (24:42.67). Alyssa Case 33rd (25:02.80), Molly Smith 44th (27:05.16). and Alyssa Thornton 48th (29.02.99). The top five Lakewood boys finished before the fifth Bellevue Bronco came in, but it wasn’t enough for the Vikings to capture the title. Bellevue won the event with 75 points, followed by Lakewood 78, Hastings 99, Saranac 102. Thomapple KeBogg 109, Lansing Eastern 111. Central Montcalm 158, Olivet 179, and Allegan 215. Michael Forman paced Lakewood’s team with his seventh place time of 18:17.73. Jason Sterkenburg was ninth in 18:25.65. Lakewood also received an 18th place finish from Mike Pifer (18:44.76), 21st from Jesse Schrock (19:06.17), and 23rd from Tim DeJong (19:1531). Bellevue runners finished sixth, 12th. 13th. i9th. and 25th. Saranac’s Kent Jones was sec­ ond in 17:44.26. Hastings was third overall led by Ryan Bosnia’s eighth place finish in 18:24.57. Other Saxon scorers lr.c!*>ded Addison Singleterry (11th in 12*31.67). Jesse Ell wood (15th. 18:34.72), Dane Schils (32nd. 19:39.39), and TVIer Lancaster (33rd, 19:41.19). Hastings offense struggles again as team falls to 0-2 The fortunes of the Hastings varsity girls’ basketball team didn’t improve much from game one to game two. The Saxons fell to0-2 with a 48-27 loss at Gull Lake Tuesday night. Hastings had its highest scoring quarter of the season so far. pouring in 11 points in the first quarter against the Blue Devils but couldn't keep it going. Gull Lake held a two-point advantage at the end of the first period. “They half-court pressed us the whole game,’’ said Saxon coach Tina Poirier. “I think we just started getting tired and having some mental break downs.” The Saxons played good defense once again, but didn’t finish on either end of the floor. The Blue Devils had a decided advantage on offensive boards. Poirier estimated that the Blue Devils made just five of their buckets on the first try. the rest came after offensive rebounds kept the play going in the Saxon end. “Gull Lake’s a very good team,” said Poirier. “They crashed the boards very well.” Dana Shilling finished the night as the Saxons’ offensive leader with nine points. Abbey McKeough added six points. Jodi Jolley had a strong defensive game for the Saxons. She was given the assignment of trying to slow down 5’8 senior forward Christian Edwards. Edwards was an all-conference performer in the Wolverine Conference last season. Jolley limited her to 11 points on the evening. Hastings will host Lakewood in a non- conference match this Saturday, before starting the O-K Gold Conference season against Thomapple Kellogg at home next Tuesday. Lakewood golfers move up a spot at 2nd CAAC jamboree by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lansing Catholic Central and Haslett are starting to pull away in the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 boys’ golf standings. After Haslett topped the Cougars by seven strokes in the first conference jam­ boree of the season. Lansing Catholic Central came back to edge the Haslett Vikings by one stroke Thursday after­ noon at Prairie Creek Golf Course 150 to 151 to win the second. Lakewood made some steps forwards, in its attempt to at least pull itself up to third place behind the leaders. The Vikings finished fourth, after a fifth place finish in the first meet. “Wc made some progress with a fourth place finish in this week’s league jam­ boree.’’ said Lakewood head coach Carl Kutch. “The top two. Lansing Catholic and Haslett, continue to shoot great rounds and place first and second. Our battle for a third place finish came up short to DeWitt, which did have a home course advantage this week.” DeWitt was third with a 156. Lake wood finished at 163. ahead of Williamston (164) and Fbwlcr ille (182). Brad Elliott paced the Lakewood team with a 38. Aaron Hargett shot a 40, Lane Brewer 42, and Pat Spit7*-y a 43 for Lakewood. “Our guys continue to work very hard in practice and preparation for these matches. It is coming down to just a few bad holes which are keeping us from posting a real low team score.” said Kutch. The CAAC-3 will meet for its third jamboree when Fowlerville hosts the conference at Wheatfield Valley Golf Course today. Lakewood will follow that up by hosting the Ionia County Shoot Out at Centennial Acres Saturday. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 8. 2005 - Page 17 Delton soccer gets its 2nd win Delton girls off to an 0-3 start, face Plainwell tonight Delton Kellogg kept its record perfect in the first week of the 2005 varsity girls' bas­ ketball season by knocking off Allegan 52-30 on the road last Thursday. Senior center Alex Culbert scored her third double-double of the season by leading the way for the Panthers with 14 points and 14 rebounds. Katie Smoczynski added 11 points for Delton, while Jordan Haine^ had nine points and seven rebounds. Delton took a 29-16 lead into rhe half, then pulled away by limiting the Tigers to just six points in the third quarter while scoring 14 of its own. “We had to overcome the fatigue of playing three games in four days." said DK coach Rick Williams. “It was a solid win." The fatigue showed a bit on the offensive end. where the Panthers committed 28 turnovers. There was a great improvement on the scoreboard between games one and two of the 2005 season for the inexperienced Maple Valley varsity girls* basketball team, but the team fell to 0-2 with a loss Delton Kellogg list Wednesday. Delton Kellogg used full court pressure most of the evening to force turnovers and start fast breaks as the Panthers topped the Lions 61-41. Culbert had a monster night for Delton Delton Kellogg's varsity boys' soccer team evened its season record at 2-2 by lop­ ping Bellevue last Wednesday 5 to 2 at Bellevue. Delton got four goals and one assist from senior Brandon Butzirus, and Khola Methvin added the fifth goal for DK. Troy Wortinger and Jason Rush also had assists for the Panthers. Taylor Augustine and Nick Smith scored the goals for the Broncos. Delton plays again this afternoon at Hastings, then begins next week by hosting Three Rivers on Monday. Medals won at first 3-on-3 Summerfest Soccer tourney The Blue Flames Pancakes wo' the 16-and-under division at the first annual Hastings Summerfest 3-on-3 soccer tournament Saturday, Aug. 27. Team members were Matt Feldpausch, Jimmy Deibert, John Nichols II, John Northrup, and Alex Randall. with 17 points 13 rebounds. Delton Kellogg senior Alex Culbert fires up a shot in the lane last Wednesday against Maple Valley Culbert ended the night with game high 17 points and 13 rebounds. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Mindy Newton did her best to match Culben down low for the Lions with 12 points. Ashley Gonser added seven for the Lions in the loss. Delton also had Kadie Pogue and Haines finish with ten points. The Panthers jumped out to a 29-18 lead at the break. Deltor* returns to the hardwood this evening with a trip to Plainwell. Delton will be home again on Tuesday, to face Vicksburg. Delton Kellogg s Jordan Haines races by Maple Valley s Kristen VanZandt with the basketball in last Wednesday's non­ conference victory by the Panthers in Delton. (Photo by Perry Hardin) You Canl It HIP Without The HOP! HASTINGS ART HOP Friday, September 23, 6-9 p.m White’s Photography • Mainstreet Savings Bank • State Grounds Coffee House • Jefferson Street Gallery Hastings City Bank • Fish Hatchery Park • Hodges Jewelry Anne’s Health Food • Quilting Passions For Information Call: 269-945-2002 The YMCA of Barry County will be host­ ing two meetings Monday in room C at the Hastings Community Education and Recreation Center to get organized for the 2005 Fall volleyball season. At 7 p.m. there will be a meeting for all teams interested in playing in the women’s fall volleyball league. That meeting will be followed at 7:30 p.m. by a meeting for teams interested in participating in the Co-ed fall volleyball league. Any team wishing to play in either league must attend the meeting or send a represen­ tative. Those unable to attend must call the YMCA at (269) 945-4574 before the meet­ ing. League games will begin the week of Sept. 26. Teams may register by competing a team roster and sending a check for S200 to the YMCA at P.O. Box 252. Hastings. Ml. 29058. Teams will be accepted on a first come first served basis. For more information contact the YMCA. Correction The Stingrays won the championship in the 12-and-under division at the first annu­ al Hastings Summertest 3-on-3 soccer tournament. Team members were Jennifer Jasmin. Gabrielle Shipley, Haley Wagner, Morganne Hubbell, and Maicec Herrington. Panther harriers labored at Edwardsburg Invite Saturday Delton Kellogg and 13 other varsity cross country teams didn’t rest their legs during the holiday weekend, running in the Edwardsburg Invitational at Southwestern Michigan College on Saturday morning. The Delton Kellogg girls finished fourth overall in the meet which took scores from the top two in a freshmen/sophomore race and the top YMCA volleyball will organize Mon two runners in a junior/senior race to make up the final team scores. The talented Vicksburg ladies won the event, with just 15 points. Sophomore Molly Waterhouse had the best time of the day for any girl, finishing with her time of 20 minutes and 15 seconds. Cedar Springs’ junior Katy Cramer was next in 20:19. Cramer’s performance helped the Red Hawks to second place behind the Vicksburg Bulldogs. Cedar Springs tal­ lied just 27 points for second place. Sturgis was third with 51. followed by Delton Kellogg 66. and Berrien Springs 79 in the top five. Delton’s top two times came in the jun­ ior/senior race where senior Marissa Ingle was sixth in 22:01 and junior Heather Millard Nth in 24:02. Freshman Lauren Knollenberg was 18th in the underclassmen's race in 24:44 for DK. and teammate Kelsie Smith 23rd in 25:14. Delton’s boys were tenth, two points behind their KVA rivals from Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Central who finished in ninth place. Cedar Springs won the boys’ meet with 19 points. Vicksburg was second with 27 fol­ lowed by Sturgis 29. Mendon 49. Coldwater 60. Plainwell 77. Bangor 80. Niles 111. Hackett 129. and Delton 131 in the top ten. The top seven times in the boys’ race came from the junior/senior division, where Cedar Springs’ senior Landon Peacock led the way in 15:35. Coldwater senior Jay Bilsborrow was nearly a minute behind in second place with his lime of 16:22. Delton's top finisher was junior Dan Roberts, who placed 13th with his time of 18:03. Colten Porter was the next DK runner to finish in the junior/senior race. He was 60th in 21:09. Sophomore Michael DeWaters was 22nd overall for the Panthers in the fresh­ men/sophomore race with a time of 20:00. Sophomore Morgan Hennessey was 36th in 20:53. Delton's break came this week. 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Fri: 7-8, Sat: 8-4, Sun 9-2 | 225 N. Industrial Park Dr., Hastings (269) 945-34 31 or (888)945-3431 �Page 18 - Thursday. September 8. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Four local schools open conference play Friday by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Thomapple Kellogg Trojans righted their ship in week number two with the return of senior tail back Ben Ybema. and picked up a much needed win over the Holland Christian Maroons, but that was about all that went right for Barry County’s five varsity football squads as they headed into the Labor Day break. Conference play begins this week for four of the five local teams. Thomapple Kellogg opens O-K Gold Conference action with one of the league's premier match-ups this fall, as the Caledonia Fighting Scots travel to Middleville. The Trojans have won the last three games against their rivals to the North, but the last two have Kalamazoo Valley Association season. The Rams* offense isn’t quite as high powered as the Gull l-ake offense the Panthers faced last Friday, but Galesburg-Augusta got its first win of the season last week by winning a shoot-out over Cassopolis 42-39. Maple Valley will begin to find out how it stands in the new Southern Michigan Athletic Conference when the Lions travel to Jackson Parma-Western High School Friday night for their first game in the new league. The Lions always seem to bounce back under head coach Guenther Mittelstaedt. Maple Valley has only had two losing streaks (one two-game and one three-game) since 1993. Lakewood has one final non-conference contest at the front of its schedule. The Maple Valley's Levi Andler pulls away from the Eagles’ John Campbell as a number of other Olivet players rush over in pursuit on a kick-return in the first half of last Thursday night's contest. (Photo by Brett Bremer) been by a combined four points and the Fighting Scots believe this is their year. The Scots will provide another big test for the Trojan defense. Caledonia has scored more than 30 pomu tn each of its two games thk, seaaow. toriudtag -r Wf tuasliing of Coopersville last Thursday night. The winner of that contest should have the best shot of any team in the league of knock­ ing returning champion South Christian off its throne. The Scots then have to face South Christian next Friday night. This Friday the Sailors will play host to Hastings in Byron Center. While the Saxons have a program that is trying to learn to win. tlte Sailors have a program that knows noth­ ing but winning. South Christian is 2-0. with two-touch­ down victories over Grand Rapids Christian and Grand Blanc so far this season. The 1 -1 Delton Kellogg Panthers will host I-I Galesburg-Augusta to open the BOX •*-«------renteniinQ cwiet 2950 W. M-179 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49058 2uy->«5-7jUv Vikings will host ihc Mount Morris Panthers for the first time this Friday night. The Panthers are 0-2 this season, and have been outscored 65-0 so far by their two oppo­ nents. Chesaning and Birch Run. Mount ' Morris plays in th<T OWfcSte' Area Conference’s Red Division. Current Records Delton Hastings Lakcw xxl Maple Valley Middleville 1-1 0-2 1-1 1-1 1-1 Here’s a round-up of last Friday’s local gridiron action. Forest Hills Central 22, Hastings 19 Hastings head coach Fred Rademacher’s biggest concern entering the 2005 football season wasn’t his players learning new offen0M<9OM We've missed you so far... but you don't have to miss out! The fall semester has begun at KCC's Fehsenfeld Center in Barry County, but there is still time to enroll for classes beginning in September. Available day and evening course sections include: www.kellogg.edu Offka Hours Monday - Thursday 8am-7pm Fridays 8 am-5 pm Advising Hours Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:30 am - 6:30 pm Ho jppG‘"tment is necessary ACCO101 General Accounting BUAD101 Introduction to Business BUAD 201 Business Law ECE 201 Early Childhood Health/Safety/Nutrition ECE 210 Child Growth and Development ECE 224 Introduction to Child Care ECON 201 Principles of Economics - MACRO ECON 202 Principles of Economics - MICRO ENGL 97 Writing Skills ENGL 151 Freshman Composition ENGL 152 Freshman Composition HIST 103 American Foundations HIST 104 Modern America HIST 151 Western Civilization: Early Western World H'JMA 205 Ethical Dilemmas in Modern Society MUSI 211 Music Appreciation OfT 160 Applications Software PARA 234 Family Law PHIL 201 Introduction to Philosophy PHIL 202 Introduction to Ethics POSC 200 American System of Government PSYC 201 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 220 Developmental Psychology SOCI201 Introduction to Sociology SOCI202 Social Problems STSK 98 College Reading and Study Skills Open Entry Computer Application Classes : ■ For a full schedule, visit us in person or on the web at <www.kdlogg.edu>. . -;^MI 1 KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE Starting our 10th year of "Getting You There" in Barry County. sivc and defensive schemes, or whether or not the team would have the athletes to compete. It was that this team needs to learn how to win games. The Saxons are still learning after a 22-19 loss at Forest Hills Central Thursday night. Hastings put on a strong offensive perform­ ance. but saw two drives die deep in Ranger territory in the second half. The Saxons led 19-15 at the break thanks to an outstanding rushing performance. Hastings racked up 442 rushing yards on 74 attempts. Quarterback Kyle Girrbach onlyattempted one pass in the game. Junior tail back Matt Donnini carried the ball 27 times for 242 yards and a touch down. All three Saxon scores came in the first half. Ranger quarterback Daync Hoffman con­ nected with Mark Ott for a 30-yard touch down in the fourth quarter to vault their team to victory. Donnini scored on a four-yard run in the first quarter to give his Saxons their second first-quarter lead of the young season. Forest Hills Central came right back with a two-yard touch down run by Alan Delaney, and Aaron Murphy’s extra point kick gave the Rangers a 7-6 lead. The two teams traded touchdowns through out the remainder of the first half Girrbach answered back for the Saxons with a two-yard touchdown plunge of his own early in the sec­ ond quarter to pull the Saxons back in front, but the two-point conversion pass failed. Hastings led 12-7. Forest Hills Central came back to score on a seven yard run by Evan Koch. His teammate Alan Delaney carried in the two-point con­ version attempt for a three-point Ranger lead. Hastings took the lead back iate in the sec­ ond quarter on a one-yard TD plunge by Ashtin King. Jesse Lemon added the extra­ point. A handful of Saxons rushed for more than 30 yards in the contest. Behind Donnini. D.J. Falconer carried the ball 12 limes for 72 yards. Girrbach rushed 12 times for 56 yards. Bradan King six for 36, and Ashtin King ten for 33. The Saxons had 23 first downs to the Rangers 15. The Rangers did manage 244 yards rush­ ing. led by Murphy who carried the ball four times for 86 yards. Hoffman completed six of his eight pass attempts for 79 yards and had one ball picked off by the Saxons' Matt Teunessen late in the fir>l half. Gull Lake 4% Delton Kellogg 0 7 It was tough to decide what was more impressive Friday night in Richland. Gull Lake’s offense which, racked up 48 points in its shut-out of Delton Kellogg or the Blue Devil defense which held the Panthers to just 54 offensive yards. The Panthers only managed a couple of forays into the Gull Lake side of the field, and both times they werp helped out by the Blue Devils. A defensive pass interference penalty on the Blue Devils pulled the Panthers into Gull l-akc territory once early in the second quarter, after DK defensive back Alex Latta got his team the ball by intercepting a pass from Gull Lake quarterback Ben Vrobel and returning it to is own 38-yard-line. Delton didn't get back into the Blue Devil end of the field until the beginning of the sec­ ond half, when Jordan Ibarra fell on a fum­ bled option pitch at the Gull Lake 47. Delton ran three plays and had to punt the ball from the 50. Most of the evening, following Blue Devil touchdowns, the Panthers had to start deep in their own territory thanks to Gull Lake kicker Tyler Drouin. Drouin kicked-off to open the game, then got to get hfo fool on the ball again with 2:07 left in the first quarter, on the extra-point try following Jason Presley’s 61-yard touchdown reception from Vrobel. Vrobel had his hand in the first four Blue Devil touch downs. The next three came in the second quarter, a 26-yard run by Vrobel. a 21 -yard pass to teammate Josh Beeke, and a six-yard run by Vrobel. That gave the Blue Devils a 28-0 half-time advantage. After the fumble to start the second half, the Blue Devils only look two plays on their next possession to add to the lead. Andrew Theisen rushed once for 41 yards, and then again for 33 to score his team’s fifth TD with 9:53 remaining in the third quarter. Second-string Blue Devil quarterback Matt Gregory carried the ball across the goal line for his team’s final twe scores, once from ten yards out and a second time from 24. The Panthers managed to reach Blue Devil territory a third time late in the fourth quarter, against the Gull Lake reserves. A 17-yard run by Trent Green got Delton across the midfield stripe, but on the next set of downs the Panthers’ reserve quarterback Chris Madill was sacked on third and fourth down to turn the ball back over to the Blue Devils at the DK 48-yard-line. Middleville 43. Holland Christian 21 by David T. Young Editor Middleville scored more points in the fourth quarter Thursday night than it had in all seven previous periods this season, as it evened its season record at 1-1. The Trojans put 29 points on the board in the last 12 minutes to overcome a seven-point deficit and run past Holland Christian 43-21. A host ot Holland Christian Maroons pile on top of Thomapple Kellogg running back Ben Ybema in the first half of the Trojans' non-conference victory in Middleville last Thursday night. (Photo by David T. Young) The offensive awakening was simply the result of Middleville's offensive line over­ powering a tired Maroon defensive unit that failed to protect a 21-14 lead after the first play of the fin al quarter. The Trojans’ first seven quarters of the 2005 season had been riddled with mistakes and avoidable penalties, which resulted in a nasty 34-14 loss the week before at Comstock. It looked like more of the same when they fell behind by a touchdown and extra point at the start of the fourth period. | But then something happened, ’ iddenty and convincingly. After Holland Christian hack Mike Dozeman scored from a yard out with 11:57 left to play and quarterback Ross .'clgerhuis hit Mike Slenk with a two-point ccnversion pass, the rest of the nig'"’ belorged *0 Middleville. With the offensive line, led by Andrew Schultz. Derrick Brock. Glen Brock. Don Johnson. Mike Munjoy and Brett Mulder blowing open holes, running backs Matt Fisher. Ben Ybema. Troy Rock and James Smith found a lot of daylight. Ybema. playing in his first game of the sea­ son after suffering a concussion, did most of the damage He capped a nine-play. 69-yard drive with a six-yanl TD and Rock's extra point kick tied the score at 21-21. That’s when Holland Christian made a mis­ take. being whistled for roughing the kicker on the PAT. and causing a 15-yard penalty that backed the visiting group into poor field posi­ tion. After Middleville held the Maroons to a three and out. sophomore Andrew Gilbert took a punt and, aided by a key open field block from Smith, brought the football all the way to Holland Christian's 27. The Trojans were guilty of illegal proce­ dure on the next play, but Ybema. sprung quickly by blocks from Derrick Brock and Travis Farris, broke loose for a 32-yard touchdow n scamper to give the home team a lead it never gave up. Rock’s kick made it 28-21. Breaks and mistakes too often make or break a team, and this time the two had arrived to help the Trojans. Holland Christian did another three and out and Middleville took the ball from its own 26 and got a couple of gifts in the form of offside penalties that gave them a couple of first down and five sit­ uations. Rock capped this 74-) ’. drive with a 44yard TD jaunt, marred by an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty by a frustrated and overzealous Maroon. With the .ball set on the 1 1/2-yard line for the conversW*U*lllpL IRB^Ibpais went for two. and quarterback Jason Blain waltzed into the end zone untouched to make it 36-21. The miser) for Holland Christian contin­ ued on the ensuing kickoff as a line drive bounced off a Maroon receiver and Middleville's Aaron McGillicuddy pounced on the errant pigskin near midfield. Tim Hall only moments later wedged into the end zone from three yards out and Rock kicked the extra point to finish off the fourth­ period Trojan blitzkrieg with just 48.6 sec­ onds 'eft. HoilaiJ Christian. which had won its sea­ son opener the week before, suffered a devas­ tating blow in the first qssrtsr when its go-to guy. Spencer Delaney suffered a knee injury and had to carried out on a stretcher. The Maroons at that point were enjoying a 7-0 lead over a Middleville team that wss contin­ uing a disturbing partem of mistakes and unforgivable penalties. The Trojans were assessed two uns|X>rtsmanlike conduct penalties in the op<*ning period and a personal foul in the third quirter, coming on the heels of a couple of similar type of infractions at Comstock six days ear­ lier. Furthermore, they had continued their nasty habit of coughing up the football. The first Holland Christian touchdown was set up by a Middleville fumble on its first series at its own 42. It look the Maroons 11 plays to go those 42 yards, but they accom­ plished it nonetheless, with Jeff Nykerk going the final yard and the game was barely six See FOOTBALL, next page BILL SEIF CHEVROLET - BUICK 1435 S. Hanover St. (M-37) • Hastings, Ml 49058 Hours Tuesday. Thursday. Friday 8-6 Monday & Wednesr ay 8-7: OPEN SATURDAY 8-3 269-945-2425 �The Hanngs Benner - Thursday. Septemoer a. 2005 - Page 19 FOOTBALL, continued from previous page-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------minutes old. A key play in the drive was a 26-yard pass from Jelgerhuis u. Slcnk that put the ball on the four with first and goal. Sparked by a 38-yard punt return by Ybema. Middleville responded. Ybema car­ ried the ball every time in a brief 37 yard drive and he scored from 12 yards out on the first play of the second quarter to knot the count at 7-7. Anthony Carpenter then came up with a big play, blocking a Maroon punt and recovering the ball at the opposing team’s 27. Ybema scored on a 27-yard touchdown run on the next play and Rock’s kick put the icing on the Trojans’ first lead of the young season, 14-7. Holland Christian this time was the benefi­ ciary of a couple of breaks, one of them in the bizarre form of a fumbled pitchout picked off in midair by flanker Matt Nagelkirk. who turned a broken play and potential loss into a 24-yard gam and a first down. Dozeman took a more polished pitchout and raced 20 yards to end zone with 4:46 left until intermission, but the Maroons' extra ooint attempt was wide left of the goalposts and the home team was clinging to a 14-13 lead. The Maroons botched a golden opportunity to score again just before the half-time siren because of poor clock management. They were just five yards from the end zone when time ran out. Middleville limited the Maroons to 179 yards rushing, hardly anything in the second half, but Jclgerhuis picked up 145 yards in the air. coming on the heels of TJ Campbell’s 163 yards passing for Comstock the week before. Belding 30, luikewood 19 Lakewood still has seven games on its 2(X)5 football schedule. The Vikings are I-1 after a V-19 loss to Belding Friday night. "We’re talk, it’s the little things that make the big things," said Lakewood head coach Bob Veitch after the loss. ‘If we can do that, then I think we .an play with anybody. I believe in this team.’’ “We’re still going to get our six," he added, referring to the six wins required for a guar­ anteed spot in the state play-offs. To get their six. the Vikings will have to improve upon their eight turnovers in the first two games. Five of those came Friday night in the home opener against Belding. That comes on the heels of a three turnover performance in the season opening win at Hastings. "We basically showed our whole package tonight," said Veitch, “our spread and every­ thing. We played a good football tarn, and you can’t beat a good football team with five turnovers. That was the biggie, ft wasn’t our special teams this time, it was fumbles and an interception and so on." Lakewood opened the scoring with a one- Gull Lake's Josh Beeke hauls in a second quarter touch down pass in front of Delton Kellogg's Alex Latta, to help his team to a 21-0 lead in its 48-0 victory over the Panthers in Richland Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) A Middleville fumble midway into the third quarter opened the door for Holland Christian's final score of the evening. The Trojans had marched smartly to the Maroons’ 12, but Jake Czerkies came up with a combi­ nation sack and fumble recovery to stop the march and start his team’s own. Dozeman broke loose on a 34-yard run and Jelgerhuis hooked up again with Slenk to spark the drive, but it was a 21-yard pass to Josh Rooks that set up the Maroons’ last TD. Dozeman wedged into the end zone from a yard out on the first play of the final period, but after that, the sleeping giant finally awoke and dominated the contest convincingly. Ybema celebrated his return to the lineup by gaining a whopping 194 yards in 27 rush­ ing attempts. Matt Fisher came up with 110 yards on the ground. Blain was six-of-nine passing for 54 yards. In the receiving department. Isaac Thaler came up with a terrific circus catch in as he was being tackled midair by Czerkies, but be lad to sit out the rest of the ballgame, a fate somewhat better than Delaney’s. Defensively. Ybema had seven tackles and Gilbert and Scott Brown had five apiece. yard TD plunge by senior Eddie Phillips just over three minutes into the contest. The two points conversion attempt was no good. Lakewood led 8-0. but the Belding Redskins rattled off the game's next 30 points. They had a 24-6 lead at the half. One of the Vikings’ most costly turnovers was a fumble deep in Redskin territory late in the first half. A score could have given the Vikings a big lift heading into the break. In the fourth quarter. Lakewood scored on a second one-yard touchdown run by Phillips with 10:25 to play. The Vikings then added seven more points on a 15-yard TD pass from Jesse Martin to Aaron Byler and Levi Phelps ensuing extra point kick. Martin competed seven of his 20 passes on the night, for 58 yards. Gabe O'Mara caught two passed for 31 yards, and Kyle Rowland had four catches for 12 yards. Rowland led the Viking offensive attack with 51 yards on 12 carries. Phillips rushed ten times for 45 yards, and Justin Keller car­ ried the ball eight times for 23. Lakewood was outgained on the night 368 yards to 162. The Redskins rushed for 350 yards in the ball game. Delton Kellogg Schools currently has an opening for a Part-time Preschool Teacher for the Delton Community Preschool Three-yearold Program. Early Childhood Experience pre­ ferred. Send cover letter and resumd to: Louise Angelo, Director of Special Programs, Delton Kellogg Schools, 327 N. Grove St., Delton. Michigan 49046. Resum6s must be received by 3:00 p.m. on September 15, 2005. Homes for Sale-1998-2000 Four Seasons Homes for Sale Financing Available w/SI .000 Down Payment Own your own place for less than $500 per month. Baltimore Terrace MHP - (269) 948-3906 OtS38O14 “The kids did fight good for four quarters." said Veitch. "Man, it was a hard hitting game." Phillips led Lakewood with 13 tackles. O'Mara had eight. Olivet 35, Maple Valley 0 Rivalry games are rarely pretty when one team has a decided edge. The other doesn’t let up, knowing that things might not go as smoothly in the next meeting. The Maple Valley Lions hope that is the case next year, when they meet the Olivet Eagles in Kalamazoo Valley Association action. The two teams met Thursday night in a non-conference battle after years together in the Southern Michigan Athletic Association, and the Eagles poured it on in a 35-0 victory. The hagles have now won three consecu­ tive ball games against Maple Valley, since the Lions' 20-0 victory in 2002. "It doesn't matter what the score was.” said Lion head coach Guenther Mittelstaedt. "It just counts as one win. We’re 17-8 against them over these last few years, but the last three haven’t been pretty." The Lions are 17-8 against the Lions i:i tiie regular seaon since 1980, and 18-8 overall. Maple Valley topped the Eagles twice in 1999. including a 22-10 win over Olivet in the opening round of the play-offs that year. The Eagles didn't take it easy on the Lions late in the ball gam? Thursday. Olivet star senior Cam Btamer had his usual outstanding game, rushing 17 times for 117 yards and three touchdowns, plus scoring a TD with a 79-yard punt return to end the first half. Bramer's final touch down of the night came with 5:06 to play, against the second and third team Maple Valley defense. "He looked real good on that last touch down there,” said Mittelstaedt with a bit of sarcasm in his voice following the defeat. “He really looked good. He followed his blockers well." The Lions might have been in a position to have the first-team defense out on the field trying to stop Bramer late in the fourth quar­ ter if it hadn't been for a few mental mistakes in the early going. With Olivet up 7-0 in the first quarter, a pass from Lion senior quarterback Matt Gordeneer to teammate Adam Lamphere in the flat bounced incomplete. No one chased after the ball at first, then the Eagles took off after it when no whistle was blown on what proved to be a lateral. On the first play from scrimmage following the turn over. Olivet senior quarterback Jason Fox rolled left and hit teammate Karsen Messenger with a pass that went 21 yards for the second Eagle score. The score was stilf l4‘-b in favor of Olivet when the Lions got the ball looking for one last drive to end the first half. When the drive stalled at the Maple Valley 47-yard-line, th: Eagles hesitated for a moment the called time-out with 16 seconds left to play. The Lions ensuing punt floated down :r. the hands of Biamer, who raced to the left side of the field, then back to the right, on his way to his 79-yard score to end the half. “I believe he was probably told to kick it out of bounds," said Mittelstaedt. "I think some of our inexperience showed tonight. We got away with some things last week. We weren’t able to get away with them this week. But it's jus: one game." The Lions were only in Eagle territory once in the first half. The Lions marched the ball down to the Olivet 10, where on a fourth-andsix play Gordeneer*s pass to Andy Root in the end zone was intercepted by the Eagles' Joey Wilson. Bramer’s other scores were a 39-yard run on a delay up the middle in the first quarter, and a 1-yard plunge with 5:45 remaining in the third. Blake Thornton converted on all five of his extra point kicks, after missing a pair of field goals in the first quarter. "Right now. I’m most concerned with where we go from here," said Mittelstaedt. “1 don't want to talk about the schedule because we can't control that. The team wc had last year was capable of winning this league. The team we had two years ago was capable of winning this league. I don’t know what this team is capable of yet.” The Lion offense was capable of just 167 total yards Thursday. Dan Laverty led the Lion attack with 13 carries for 67 yards. Lamphere had eight carried for 39. Olivet managed 254 yards of offense. Micah Coplin led the Lion defense with nine tackles, and Josh Bursley had five. Maple Valley's Adam Lamphere arrives just in time to break up a pass intended for the Eagle's Blake Walters in the end zone midway through the first quarter of Friday night's 35-0 Olivet victory at MVHS (Photo by Breit Bremer) Delton Kellogg sophomore Steven Scoby finds a little bit of room to run through dur­ ing Friday night's loss at Richland Gull Lake. (Photo by brett Bremer) OPPORTUNITIES Registered Nurses: There’arc a dozen opportunities for you at Pennock Hospital with varying shifts to accomnxxlate any schedule. A current Michigan license. ACLS certification or willing to obtain within 6 months is required. 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Wood, a Hastings resident and a nurse manager with the Calhoun County Public Health Department, has been on the scene at Fort Custer, working alongside numerous workers from a multitude of area agencies and organizations She said about 270 evacuees arrived at Fort Custer Monday . “My heart goes out to these people." she said. *(l’m) glad to help." Wood said area public health officials read­ ied for the evacuees' arrival last Saturday (Sept. 3). but they did not actually arrive until Monday. When the buses arrived, the people aboard were of all ages. Wood said when the evacuees arrived, they obviously were in varying emotional and physical stales. The evacuees arrived to a stable environ­ ment that offered medical care. food, rest and opportunities to contact other family mem­ bers. At the center, there were variety of tent areas Tilled w ith medical personnel set up to deal with the evacuees* health issues. Many of the storm victims who arrived in Michigan said Fort Custer provided them with their first opportunities to call family members and friends to tell them thev were OK Wood said it has been great to witness the response people have made to help. It is not yet known how many or if any more evacuees will arrive at Fort Custer. “If it happens we will gear up and be there." Wood said. Wood said Calhoun County Health Department worked together with the Margaret Wood Kalama/ixi Department of Health and Human Services on the health issues. Through com­ munication and cooperation of services all the agencies have been able to meet the needs of the evacuees. Some of the many groups helping out include the Red Cross, mental health services, food banks. FEM A (Federal Emergency Management Agency). EMS. police and Fort Custer staff. Medical staff from the local hos­ pitals and public health staff from both coun­ ties were also involved. Around the Battle Creek area, business also have shown support by putting out wel­ comes to the evacuees on their marquees. For volunteer or donation information, visit the TcrMA website at www.fema.gov or the Reo Cross at www.redcross.org FIBERGLASS, continued from page 1 ever they can do to help." he satu. “They may not be in a position, with gas at $3 a gallon, where they can make a financial contribution to the Red Cross or Salvation Army, but you ask any of those people out there to pilch in ami stay extra or what they can do to get this order out today and everyone of them out there will pitch in and do what they can do. 1 think that gives them a good feeling that they are helping out in some way... “We’ve always had a policy here that storm damage, mainly hurricane damage, takes priority over all our other business." he said. For instance, orders that are ready to go to other customers arc instead shifted to the storm-damaged area to “do what we can do to help them. “Since about the middle of last week, normal business has kind of ceased around here. We take phone calls, get people together to see what we can do to get the product out to help things out down there. We hate to see it (devastation from storms and hurricanes." "We haven’t had to work a lot of over­ time yet because this thing is so big." Baum said. Usually w hen someuiing like this occurs on a smaller caliber, within three oi days afterwards they (utility offi­ cials and contractors) have an idea of what they need to repair and what the plan is. I think this is just so devastating, although we’ve received a lot of calls, there’s still a lot of assessing going on. I really think this will affect us for the next 30 days, if not more." Baum said. Currently calls for tools and equipment from the Hastings-based company arc primarily coming from power companies and contractors from all over the country who arc being called to Louisiana. Mississippi. Alabama and other storm damaged areas to help with restoration efforts. Tho.vc companies and contractors arc adding crews and need more tools, he added. Electrical distributors, who direct­ ly handle power company accounts, also Derwin Medeiros and Hank Wagner are pictured in the manufacturing process of the company's extendo-sticks used to ctear debris from around power lines. contact the Hastings firm. “So it’s really a combined effort between the whole industry." Baum said. "Some of the distributors down there, their warehouses were totally wiped out so they arc trying to set up new locations, re-stock. They are facing some chal­ lenges.’’ Products, made by the Hastings firm, most in demand after storm damage arc insulated extendo-sticks used in clearing debris, such as fallen trees and limbs, from around power lines and tree trim­ ming equipment. The company’s hotline sticks are tested at 100.000 volts. “That’s what our criteria is so they (utility work­ ers) can go out and clear debris and trim around power lines and not have to worry about electrical shocks." Baum said. “There’s also a big demand for ground­ ing equipment. Right now the whole DK goffers win final tune-up for KVA, which start' today They’re Here Delton Kellogg's varsity boys' golf team went 1-1 in non-conference con­ tests last week. The Panthers used their home course to their advantage last Wednesday for a 154 to 162 win over Lawton. Josh Newhouse. Kyie Purdum. and Drew Pearson all sbx 37’s for Delton, while Bobby Fisher .uided the team's fourth score, a 43. Monday. Aug. 29. rhe Pai.thers were topped by Olivet a! 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Fisher, and Cody Morse. Newhouse led the Panthen with a 40. The Delton Kellogg junior varsity players matched the varsity against Olivet, with the exception of Newhouse’s score. Nick Haas. Dakou* Healey, and Chris Bhiicoc each shot 48. Devin Desgranges added the JV’s fourth score, a 53. Delton will shoot again this after­ noon when the Kalamazoo Valley Association sermon opens with its first jamboree, at Paw Paw. Next Tuesday, the league will be at Pennfield. Three birdies help VanEngen score school’s record round AND COMING SOON PONTIAC power system (in the area of destruction) is de-energized because the power is out." Baum said, but de-energized lines are actually “a real hazard ’’ He explained that as workers build the lines and get them ready to carry electric power again, “they re-energize certain sections. If they don’t have grounds on to protect workers who are working on de-energized lines that can be very hazardous." In addition, without the grounding equipment, generators people are using can be dangerous to workers because they “back feed" into the power lines and could re-energize certain sections of the lines, he said. Hastings Fiber Glass sells products to more than 40 countries. “We’re so specialized a lot of people don’t realize what we do or who are cus­ tomers are." Baum said. D? by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Power lines, putts rolling off the lip of the cup. and occasional tree and bunker couldn't slow down Maple Valley senior Garret* VanEngen last Tuesday (Aug. 30) when the Southern Michigan Athletic Conference met at Tomac Woods Golf Course in Albion. VanEngen fired a two-under par 34 on the par-36 course to set a new Maple Valley record for nine holes. it was good enough to help the Lions move up to third place overall in the event. “He just hit the ball, kept it in play, and hit it long and straight." said Lion coach John Hughes, who went as far as checking with his predecessor in confirming the school-record round. “I was pretty excited about it," said VanEngen. “It was a pretty open course, which was nice, but there were some tight holes we had to hit through too." There was some luck involved in him coming up with a 36. It could have been a little higher, but it could also have been a little better. He had four three birdies on the round and one bogie. On the par-5 ninth hole, his second shot was a near Eagle, hitting the lip of the cup and rolling away. He earned a birdie there, as well a: on the par-4 number three where he chipped in. His drive on another par four »kw long and straight, straight into a power line and fell straight down. Th; roles said that he had to go back and ee-off again. He was worried that his second shot could never match the first. “My next shot, 1 hit a too." said VanEngen. “1 was like 220 (feet) out. I got out my utility ciun and I hit it four feet from the pin." After the bogie on the fifth hole, he thought to himself. “1 1 pared out. I still shot even par. That would have been the best score I’d ever had." His teammate Justin McMillen had a good day two. with a three-over 39. A pair of 43‘s by Adam Gonser and Kory Starks left the Lions with a team total of 159. Hillsdale won the event with a 155. Brooklyn Columbia Central was sec­ ond with a 158. Parma-Western fol­ lowed the Lions with a 165. Leslie shot 173. Stockbridge 180. and Albion 185. The Lions met with the rest of the SMAC Wednesday at Hankard Hills Golf Course for the third of the con­ ference jamborees. On Tuesday, the SMAC will meet again at Clark Lake Golf Course. Trojans drop first two in Gold The Thomapple Kellogg varsity boys' golf team fell 161-165 to Hamilton at Diamond Springs Golf Course last Wednesday in an O-K Gold Conference match. Scott Pitsch led the Trojans with a 38. while Brent Butgcriet shot a 40. Brad Steffen 41. and Kyle Rcxish 46. The Hawkeyes were led by Isaac Breuker's 38. The Trojans opened the conference golf season Monday (Aug. 29) at Yankee Springs Golf Course with a 152 to 162 loss to Caledonia. Caledonia's Tyler Corson and Jeff Donnell tied for the best score of the day. a 37. Chris Jamieson shot a 38 and Isaac Mulvihill and Steve Ahrens scored 4O's for Caledonia. TK was led by Pitsch’s 39. Butgcriet shot a 40. Steffen 41. and Roush 42. The Trojans hosted Byron center Wednesday afternoon and will be back on the links Monday afternoon at Wayland. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-09-15.pdf f5a305e7c1f2d47155c250e2384bba1d PDF Text Text MASTtHGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121S CHURCH $1 MS1MGS Ml I i——:...... ........................ .. | Land use controversy continues in county It takes a board, not a village Saxon boys’ harriers earn respect See Story on Page 14 See Editorial on Page 5 See Story on Pages 20 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HastingsDANNER Thursday, September 15, 2005 VOLUME 152. No 37 PRICE 50c Anderson Group to buy company NEWS BRIEFS Hastings Mfg. files for bankruptcy Hastings Fire Dept, wins grant The City of Hastings Fire Department has received a S9.5OO federal grant for operations and safety, according to announcment made last week by U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Carl Levin. Hastings was among 12 fire depart­ ments in Michigan that received a total of $667,519 in grants under the terms of the fiscal year 2005 Assistance to Firefighters grant program. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant program enables firefighters to enhance their ability to do their jobs, improve safe­ ty and preserve lives," Stabenow said. "Ihis round of grants will enable twelve Michigan fire departments to provide bet­ ter firefighting protection for themselves and the communities they serve." "As we have seen so often, our fire­ fighters arc truly our first responders." said Levin. "These grants will give them additional resources to earn' out their mis­ sion of protecting their communities." Tl>e Operations and Firefigntcr Safety program funds training, equipment, per­ sona! protective equipment, wellness and fitness, and modifications to facilities. Barry County Sheriff's Deputy Robert Jordan, proposing a solution to problems of Canada geese in Fish Hatchery Park See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 See GEESE, page 2 Domestic violence forum topic at TIES the burden-uf certain legacy costs. ‘While we are disappointed that circum­ stances necessitate a sale of the company, we arc very pleased the Anderson Group has agreed to purchase the assets of Hastings Manufacturing and continue operating the business as a going concern. Until the sale is finalized, we plan to maintain business as usual by continuing to provide our customers with high quality products and support." Based in Bloomfield Hills, the Anderson Group is a private investment company spe­ cializing in acquiring and managing middle­ market manufacturing, distribution, service and marketing businesses. Anderson has shown a successful track record in investing in companies supplying components to the auto industry . Hastings Manufacturing got its start in 1915 when Aben Johnson began production See BANKRUPTCY, page 3 Seven more parking slots to be added to downtown bv Heather A. Reed The public is invited to attend a civic dialogue meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday. Sept. 22, in the Thomapple Township Emergency Services building. 128 High St., Middleville, to discuss the problem of violence against women and plan a cam­ paign tc get Congress to renew the Violence Against Women Act. The law will expire Sept. 30. The Sheila WeIRtone Institute is mobilizing support in communities throughout the country fur reauthorization. A civic dialogue and grass-roots action is being planned by the Wellstone Civic Dialogue on Safe Families and Safe Communities in September to take action to end domestic and sexual violence. Activists across the United States will "Waiting In The Wings” by Noel Coward will be the fall production of the Thomapple Players later this month. Show limes are Sept. 22, 23 and 24 at 7 p.m. with a Sunday matinee on Sept. 25 at 3 p.m. All performances arc at the Central Elementary Auditorium. Advance tickets are available al Progressive Graphics and from any cast member. Director is Doug Acker. The “Waiting In The Wings” cast includes Shawn Winters as Core Clark, Sandy Greenfield as Maud Melfose and Norma Jean Acker as May Davenport Almina Clare is played by Brenda Webber with Barb Pruden as Estelle Craven and Rachel DuMouchel as Deirdrc O’Malley. Jeff Kniaz is Perry Lascoe and Mike Kasinsky is Osgood Meeker. Lotta Bainbridge is played by Mary Jo Gorsuch and Dora is Terri Schray. Kim Butler is Doreen, Rose Anger and Margaret Hollenbeck play Sarita Myrtle. Sirlee Holston is Miss Archie with Carol Frey and Lauric Quada sharing the role of Zelda Fenwidk. Daemeon Richards brings his theatrical talents to the role of Dr. Jevons with Carol Satterly as Bonita Belgrave and Alan Bennet is played by Frank White. He is also the assistant director. Topsy Baskerville is Laura Miller. Anderson has indicated it plans to continue production of Hastings Manufacturing’s pis­ ton ring product line in Hastings. The compa­ ny anticipates there will be no interruption of supply, service or delivery during the bank­ ruptcy proceedings. Anderson spokespersons said they do not anticipate any immediate changes in operations at the plant in Hastings. "The management team of Hastings Manufacturing, led by Mark and Andrew Johnson (grandsons of the company’s founder) has tried repeatedly but unsuccess­ fully for the past years to restructure opera­ tions." said William J. Heck., who has served as interim chief operating officer and chief restructuring officer since May of this year. “Several factors have led to years of declining sales and profitability, including the shrinking automotive aftermarket for the company's products in the United Slates, problems with a Canadian acquisition, contractual con­ straints on implementing cost reductions and Officers seek permission for hunting geese Staff Writer Six local law enforcement officers are ask­ ing the Hastings City Council for permission to bold a "closed hunt" to reduce massive numbers of Canada geese at Fish Hatchery Park. Barry County Sheriff's Deputy Robert Jordan, on behalf of four other deputies and one correctional officer, told the council Monday night the idea is to remove 12 to 18 geese per day according to the State of Michigan regulations. Besides being aggressive toward adults and children using the park facilities, the geese arc leaving their droppings everywhere in the park, he explained. The tennis courts, soccer fields, playground, and horseshoe pits arc littered with droppings, w hich may cause health concerns. Canada geese arc known to carry several diseases, including salmonella, in their droppings. Canada geese arc large birds. 20 to 50 inches long, each with a wingspan of 50 to 68 inches. To provide more options for dealing with nuisance or overabundant geese, some states have issued special statewide use per­ mits from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to give landowners and managers more flexi­ bility in dealing with the birds. Canada geese lay one clutch of five to six eggs each spring. Addling (shaking) or oiling eggs and replacing them in the nest is one method that would be permitted under feder­ al guidelines. These methods typically pre­ vent the maturation of the egg. but the intact shell fools the adult geese into continuing to sit on the nest without laying additional eggs. If eggs are broken or removed, geese will lay replacement eggs. There arc several recommended methods to discourage geese from hanging around. People knowledgablc about Canada geese behavior recommend a quick response to the presence of Canada geese and use more than one method at a time. Frightening or hazing geese can involve vigorously chasing geese with a broom or water hose. Repeated hazing can cause geese to relocate, but residents must begin again if the geese return. Hazing is most effective when geese first arrive at a location. Loud and surprising noises can be a deterrent to resident geese. Where allowed. 12-gauge “cracker shells” and other sharp percussive sounds can prompt geese to move to another, more peaceful location. As a short-term tactic, often used with other methods, geese sometimes can be scared away using various shapes and move­ ments. including scarecrows, balloons. and “scare tape." or thin, shiny ribbon, usually silver on one side and red on the other. Geese dislike visual barriers between ponds and feeding areas. Planting trees, thick bushes, or a dense hedge between grassy Next local play ‘Waiting inWings’ After 40 years in the automotive aftermar­ ket business. Hastings Manufacturing Co. has filed for Chapter II bankruptcy protection and accepted an offer to sell the assets of the company to the Anderson Group. Inc. The Hastings-based automotive supplier said it filed the Chapter !l petition Wednesday morning in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Michigan, in Grand Rapids. Hastings Manufacturing meanwhile has received an offer from the Anderson.Group. Inc., a Bloomfield Hills (Mich.)-based hold­ ing company that owns and operates various manufacturing companies, to purchase Hastings Manufacturing’s assets. The sale will be conducted by an auction process and Anderson's offer will serve as the opening bid for that auction. Subject to the final bidding process and with the approval of the bankruptcy court, the sale should be com­ pleted before the end of 2005. by David T. Young Hastings City Police Officer Joe Booher and Bobbie Brown, cocoordinators of the fund-raiser for Humcane Katrina survivors, show a poster promoting Saturday's ben­ efit chicken barbecue and Nowhere Band performance. Chicken BBQ, Beatles music to help survivors of Katrina by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The taste of barbecued chicken and the sounds of live music made famous by the leg­ endary Beatles plus other ingredients for a fun afternoon are being combined by local law enforcement agencies for a worthy cause from 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday. Sept. 17 at the Hastings Moose Lodge. The event is a fund-raiser, open to the pub­ lic. for survivors of Hurricane Katrina. Touched by the scope of destruction and suffering left by Hurricane Katrina, local law enforcement agencies wanted to organize the benefit as a way to offer help and hope. “All money raised will go to the Hurricane Relief Fund through Barry County United Way.” said Hastings City Police Officer Joe Booher. who is coordinating the fund-raiser with Bobbie Brown, wife of Hastings City Police Officer Cleon Brown. Besides the chicken, the meal, served from 12 to 4 p.m.. will include mashed potatoes, com. green beans, rolls, a variety of desserts and water or pop. (No alcohol >. "The police officers will be serving the meal, cafeteria style.” Brown said. Live music by the Nowhere Band, special­ izing in timeless Beatles hits, is set from I to 3 p.m. The band is donating its time to the event and Nowhere Band T-shirts for a draw­ ing. Nowhere Band CDs will be available for a donation. Around 2 p.m. there will be a surprise give­ away. Door prizes contributed by local business­ es will be awarded during the event. Cost to attend the benefit is $7 per adult. $5 for senior citizens (55 and up). $4 for children 4-10 and children under three arc free. There arc no other admission fees. Booher and Brown have been scurrying to organize the fund-raiser, and they arc thrilled with the support and donations for the effort. "What motivated me more than anything was I just felt a touching from God that some­ thing had to be done." Booher said. “Lots of people arc feeling the same thing, which is good. It's rice to know when a catastrophe like this hits people arc responding, and peo­ ple are responding tremendously. What’s ironic is that normally we’re responding out of our nation, but this time the catastrophe is in our nation. Not only arc we getting a response from people in our ow n country, nut from other countries as well.” Brown noted. “Everybody around here is See KATRINA, page 3 Editor One block on Church Street near State Street in downtown Hastings will get seven more parking spaces on the east side of the Barry County Courthouse. The added parking is the result of the city’s most recent ’Streetscape” project and approval from the Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday morning. Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield, who officially asked the couo»y for an ease­ ment for the project, said angle puling on street across from the current site ol thr old library will increase the tola! number <>f spaces available on that block of Church from 15 to 22. He told commissioners the Downtown evclopmcnt Authority needs support for an easement because the sidewalk on courthouse property will have to be moved back ’o enable w idening ot the street. County Board Vice Chairman Jim French asked about the city’s policy of two-hour parking in that area and along Stale Street in that area. Mansfield said the issue is "an ongoing conversation the city continues to try to resolve.” he said the policy is good for retail­ ers. but perhaps not good for the Cinema 4 Theater when it shows movies that last longer than two hours. The city about 15 years ago implemented a two-hour parking policy because too many people, including some store employees, were parking all day and keeping customers from obtaining convenient parking. The city also had four public all-day parking lots built a block or two north of State Street to try to allieviatc problems. County Board Chairwoman Clare Tripp said she’d like to sec three- or four-hour park­ ing in the block around the courthouse square because it would be more convenient for peo­ ple. such as prospective jurors, who need to conduct business at the courthouse Commissioner Sandy James sa;J the coun­ ty pledges to continue its commitment to the Hastings downtown business district and wants people to patronize local retailers and the movie theater. However, she commented. "To stay downtown, we’ll need a change in the working of the (parking) system.” The commissioners unanimously voted to approve the city’s request for an casement. In other business at its meeting Tuesday morning, the County Board: • Adopted a resolution to change Michigan Employment Retirement Security (MERS) benefits for Division 12 employees from B-3 to B-4 designation, which calls for a 1 44 per­ See PARKING, page 2 �** ' ’ ’»••• 4 U . I tni •*«£•” -Mi IM.’ Page 2 - Thursday. September 15. 2005 - The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page gather to change how society deals with these issues and send a message to Congress that ending domestic and sexual violence is a priority for communities. Kids Choir tryouts are Sept. 20,27 Auditions for the Hastings Kids Choir will be held from 3:45 to 5 p.m. Tuesday. Sept. 20 and Tuesday. Sept. 27. at the Hastings Middle School choir room. The program is open to all third-, fourthand fifth-graders in Barry County. The Hastings Kids Choir is directed by Cindy Olson. Holly Bolthouse is the accompanist and Steve Youngs is the coor­ dinator. Everyone must audition, including mem­ bers of last year’s choir. No money will be collected at the audition, but sheets that include financial information will be sent home w ith each student. Tuition for this 16-week program is S54. with an additional $15 registration fee to any student new to choir this year. Last year's choir members will not be charged the registration fee. Kids Choir rehearsals will be held Tuesdays at the g iddie school Deginning Oct.4. For more info* mation. please call the Community Music School in Hastings at (269) 948-944. ‘Cider Time’ fests start Sept. 24*25 Historic Bowens Mills will kick off this fall’s "It’s Cider Time Festival" series the weekend of Sept. 24 and 25 with a steam and gasoline engine show. There will be cider pressing demonstra­ tions on the 100-year-old water powered cider press, along with the making of stone ground com meal using the original mill stones powered by the water turbine in the creek. There will be many costumed crafts­ men demonstrating many history-related activities, free horse drawn wagon rides with the Belgian draft horses, visits with the animals. Granny's Kitchen will be open. The "It’s Cider Time*’ festivals will be held from noon to 5 p.m. on four consecu­ tive Saturdays and Sundays. Besides the steam and gasoline engine show, there will be a mountain men encampment. Civil War days and harvest festival weekends. The Steam & Gasoline Engine Show is co-sponsored by the Barry County Steam. Gas and Antique Machinery Association. There will be a display of antique tractors, engines and farm machinery, flea market and arts and crafts arc welcome. There will be special events, including oid fashioned antique tractor pulls, threshing demonstra­ tions. and doggers scheduled throughout both both Saturday and Sunday. Art Hop series returns Sept. 23 The Art Hop series returns for its final presentation of the summer from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday. Sept. 23. The programs, sponsored by the Thomapple Arts Council and the City of Hastings Downtown Development Authority, invite people to spend the evening in Hastings, browsing in the shops and galleries. Customers can shop while they look at the works of artists. The Art Hop is a free event that allows visitors to see various art mediums and visit locations in the city they might not usually frequent. Barry County Transit provides the trolley to leap about the hop. For more information, call 945-2002. Oldies trivia parly re-set for Oct. 15 A party featuring music oldies from the 1950s. ’60s and ’70s is being planned for Saturday evening. Oct 15. at the Hastings Country Club. Proceeds will benefit the campaign to build a new library in Hastings. Anyone is invited to play or watch this unusual fund-raising music trivia contest beginning with sign-in and registration at 6 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Hastings Country Club. "Name That Tune for the Library" is a JAd Graphics sponsored show Those who want to lest their music mem­ ories against a hand-picked Hastings Library team arc invited to go four-on-four with the host quartet. Foursomes who want to lake on the library quartet will be asked lo sign in at the start of the evening, to give each of their teams a special and colorful name, come dressed in weird outfits if they like and designate a captain, who will be the only team member who can answer ques­ tions during the contest. The two foursomes will take turns in hearing information on the artists, the year and then actual musical excerpts from the songs. The captain then must give the final answer, identifying the title of the song. The task is simply to "name that tune." When a team answers incorrectly, it will be assessed one strike. A second incorrect response will result in strike two. However, in order for the fatal strike three to be declared, the opposing team must answer the same question correctly. If not, it will be regarded instead as just a foul ball and the matchup will continue until one team’s “side is retired" with three strikes. Tie era the music will be taken from starts with the year 1955. the birth of rock ’n roll, and ends with the year 1979. Delton’s CROP Walk is Sect. 25 The Delton Area Community CROP Walk is planned for 2 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 25 and will begin and end at Faith United Methodist Church. Registration begins at 1:15. Refreshments and entertainment arc part of the fun after the walk. Walkers arc asked to collected donations and/or pledges from family members, friends, co-workers and neighbors to help make life better and even save lives through tlie efforts of Church World Service (CWS), which sponsors CROP Walks all over the nation. To sign-up for the walk, call 623­ 8763 or 998-6820 (cell). Dee DeFields and Elaine Gilbert are co­ coordinators. Twenty-five percent of walk Moceeds each year stay in the Delton area tenupely groceries to people who need help Decadse of a variety of circumstances, ranging from unemployment to illness or low income. Delton’s CROP Walk Committee has set a goal of raising $7,500 this year and hav­ ing 80 walkers. Fall conservation tour is Sept. 16 Farmers can take a break from their prcharvesl preparations to learn about conser­ vation practices that protect die environ­ ment and save money during a fall censervation tour planned for'Friday, Sept. 16, in Woodbury. The tour begins at 8 am. near the Crop Production Services facility with a “Clean Sweep" program. Crop producers and homeowners can bring outdated and unwanted pesticides and other chemicals to the site (on M-66 just south of the railroad tracks) for safe disposal through the Michigan Groundwater Stewardship pro­ gram. Participants will then car pool to on-farm tours. These lours will highlight foliar feed­ ing to increase fertilizer efficiency and the potential use of slow-rclease urea on com to increase yield and reduce the potential for groundwater contamination. Following a complimentary lunch, the afternoon session will include a conserva­ tion and environmental protection update and a presentation on bulk fertilizer and pesticide storage regulations and safety issues. This presentation will be offered by the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance program and will conclude at 2:30 pm with a discussion on emerging issues on crops, including soybean aphid, soybean rust and com rootworm. There is no cost for this tour, but partici­ pants need to register before Sept. 10 by calling the Barry Conservation District at 269-948-8056. extension 3. KBS plans free dessert, program The W.K. Kellogg Biological Station near Hickory Corners has announced a free “Dessert with Discussion," senes of pro­ gnuns open lo the community in recogni­ tion of the many gifts W.K. Kellogg gave to Michigan State University and as part of MSU’s Sesquicentennial celebration. Each “Dessert with Discussion" will be an informative evening, giving community members a chance to interact with MSU scientists on a variety of topics that affect everyone. The informal hour-long event features Rwanda coffee, tea and desserts. The first program of the fall series will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Sept. 20, with guest speaker Dr. Jack Liu’s presentation of "Pandas People and Policies." Dr. Liu is an MSU professor and the Rachel Carson chairman in Ecological Sustainability. This educational series will be held at the KBS Education Center at 3700 East Gull Lake Drive. Next month’s “Dessert and Discussion" will be held Tuesday. Oct 18. at KBS with Dr. Stephen Hamilton. MSU professor, talking about “Lakes and wetlands in a changing climate." For more information or to make dinner reservations, please call Barbara Baker at 269-671-2263. Barry County CROP Walk is Sunday As the nation begins to understand the true scope of the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina. Sunday's Barry County CROP Walk participants and monetary contributors can take heart that Church World Service (spon­ sor of the CROP Walk) is helping to address the hurricane's damage to both lives and com­ munities across the Gulf Coast. The Barry County CROP Walk steps oft at 2 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 18. beginning and end­ ing at the First United Methodist Church, located on Green Street in Hastings. The route for this year’s event is approxi­ mately four miles and will include a trek through downtown Hastings and north to Grace Lutheran Church and back. Walkers may do all or part of the walk. Registration for the walk starts al I p.m. that day. After the walk, a celebration will be held at the church with refreshments, music by the Country Chapel Praise Band and prizes. About 13 churches in the county arc partic­ ipating. and the general public is welcome as well to sign up for a pledge sheet by calling 517-852-1821. The CROP Walk goal this year is $17,000 and 130 walkers, according to WaiK Team Leaders Nolan and Joan Hudson. Twenty-five percent of the funds raised at the local event will stay in the county. The CROP Walk Committee has designated 14% lo Love Inc. and 4% each to the Maple Valley Community Pantry Shelf, the Freeport Food Pantry and the Middleville Food Pantry. Last year’s local designation from the Barry County CROP Walk included $2,038.96 to Love Inc. of Barry County and $470.53 each lo Our Lady of Great Oak Food pantiy. Good Food foi Freeport. Maple Valley Pantry Shelf and Middleville Food Pantry. Funds given to help feed local neighbors in need arc an important part of the CROP Walk and local pantries depend on the CROP dona­ tions to help them in their charitable work. The need is extensive. For instance. Maple Valley’s Pantry Shelf provides food to 280 families every week. Nolan Hudson said. Participation by walkers from local church­ es is the key to a successful w alk. Thrivcnt Financial for Lutherans is supple­ menting the funds walkers from Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings raise for the CROP Walk. He and other CROP Team organizers air pleased w ith that and the dedication of other churches. Representatives of the Barry CROP Team also were pleased with the amount of exposure they had with their b<M>th at Summcrfcst. "We talked to a lot of people. It was a great success. "...It’s amazing that 100% of the United Methodist Churches in the Barry County area are involved (in CROP Walks)." Hudson said. "That’s significant." One of the reasons the United Methodists push funds for CROP is that Church World Service (CWS) works very effectively in disaster and refugee relief and to help fight hunger and meet other humani­ tarian needs, including helping the world’s poor to increase their income. "They slay in the game (disaster relief) a little longer (than other agencies).’’ Hudson also pointed out that CWS has low administrative expenses. As of Monday. CWS has provided more than $300,000 in donated material assistance lo shelters in the areas affected by Hurricane Katrina, according lo the CWS Hotline. Included are 18.100 lightweight blankets; 14335 "Gift of the Heart" Health Kits; 1.000 "Gift of the Heart" School Kits; and 500 CWS Hean-to-Heart Kids Kits. CWS is also providing 20 Interchurch Medical Assistance Medicine Boxes to Louisiana, containing essential medicines and antibiotics to treat some 20.000 people for up to three months. “UNICEF is providing CWS with school and recreation supplies for distribution as well - a sign of the international community’s commitment to help the U.S. rebound from this tragedy. Additional CWS shipments arc currently being planned." according to the CWS Hotline "Church World Service Disaster Response and Recovery Liaisons arc actively working in Alabama. Louisiana. Mississippi, and T-xas to support and help formulate the long­ term responses to this extraordinary disaster. They and senior CWS staff will work closely with the leadership of state councils/conferences of churches in their efforts, particularly in relation to anticipated relocation activities. CWS estimates that as many as 25 recovery organizations may be developed in response to Katrina’s devastation... (CWS) will address the relocation of individuals across the coun­ try in concert with other state, federal and CWS programmatic partners. ••CWS will also utilize several of its reset­ tlement affiliate offices across the United States to support the relocation of wme 500 displaced people, roughly 165 families, over an initial period of three months." according to the Hotline. "Spiritual and emotional care will be another primary concern in the coming months and years. CWS will be offering local faith leaders: Interfaith Trauma Response Training that helps equip them for care with­ in their communities and self care for them­ selves; and trauma care through its Spiritual and Emotional Care Response via a learn of specially-trained counselors. Both programs were developed after the September 11 disas­ ter. “...Trauma for those directly and indirectly victimized by this hurricane will reach epic proportions as not only the survivors, but also untold thousands of relief/rescue personnel and sheltering/case management care-givers will expose themselves physically, psycho­ logically and spiritually to the grief, frustra­ tion and hopelessness of the overwhelming demands on their lives.” GEESE, continued from page 1 areas and water may make the property less attractive to them. Geese also do not like unmowed grasses; leaving a buffer area of tall grass and wildflowers can create a visual and physical barrier to resident geese. There arc several commercial repellents advertised to repel geese from lawns. These expensive products must be applied accord­ ing to label directions tc be effective; they may need to be reapplied afte«- rain, or twice weekly in dry conditions. Outside of urban areas, where firearm dis­ charge is permissible, hunting of Canada geese remains a cost effective way to manage goose popitauons Ftailrr, who Pychase I> state licen»*»' aa^nedfi^t Waterfowl stamps bear the costs associat’d with hunting water­ fowl and help reduce overpopulation of Canada geese. “Noisemakers, predator decoys, and chem­ ical deterrents do not work, the geese know they can live at the park without being harmed.” said Jordan, “If we go in and shoot for several days, the geese will go away and not stop here any more. The locations that will be best suited for the hunt will be those to the west side of the park. Access points to the park will be marked with yellow tape to keep out the public during these times." Council referred the proposal to staff for more discussion at the Sept. 26 meeting. In other business at Monday night's meet­ ing. the council: • Discussed a memorandum about the request from the Riverside Cemetery Board for the City of Hastings to assume the assets and responsibility for operation of the Riverside Cemetery. The City Council added the consideration of this issue to the agenda for the special meeting Oct 17. There also will be a special meeting of thccouncil on Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the need for the city to install sidewalks through­ out town. The next regular City Council meet­ ing will be at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26. • Granted permission to Leadership Barry These Canada geese have it good at Fish Hatchery Park, but some residents are concerned the population is growing too fast and causing health concerns. County to hold its annual relay run along sev­ eral city streets Saturday. Oct. 22. • Approved a request from Hastings High School to hold the annual Homecoming parade Friday. Oct. 7. between 5:30 and 7 p.m. • Grant a request from Pennock Health Services to use the Fish Hatchery Park park­ ing lot for several days in October in con­ junction with several vendor fair events that will take place at the hospital. • Agreed to allow the private street in the Hastings Ponds Planned Unit Development he named "Hannah Lane" after receiving a request from Cheryl McHallam of TJC Development. This name is acceptable to the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission. • Granted permission to ATC Associates to install two soil boring monitor wells in the city's street rights-of-way for environmental investigation and remediation work associat­ ed wilh the old Speedway Gas Station located in the southwest comer of the Michigan Avenue-Court Street intersection. • Approved a draft resolution supporting the ongoing joint planning efforts of Hastings Charter Township, Rutla.3 Charter Township and the City of Hastings. • Approved a draft agreement bc'ween the City of Hastings and the BIRCH Rura' Fire Association for the provision of medica first responder services. BIRCH agreed to pre vide these services through the Hastings Fire Department, as approved previously by the Hastings City Council. • Approved the recommendation by Department of Public Works Director Tun Girrbach that the city purchase road salt through the Slate of Michigan bid program. Purchasing road salt through the stale pro­ gram will likely save al least $15,000 over the coming winter. PARKING, continued from page 1 cent employee contribution. The resolution comes five months after the change was mandated by settlement of a con­ tract last April between the county and the 911 employees. In talking about the delay. Commissioner Don Nevins, a former sheriff’s deputy, said, “My understanding is that it wasn't our fault. The director (Charlie Nystrom) never con­ tacted us (with information about the change)." James said there was no damage done because none of the employees were affected during the five months and it wasn't until one 911 employee began to look into retirement that the oversight was discovered. • Set a public hearing for 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. Oct. 11. for the Village of Middleville’s petition to annext four proper­ ties from Thomapple Township. • Adopted a resolution authorizing Thomapple Manor medical care facihy offi­ cials to proceed with the renovation and expansion project, even though the tax rev­ enue hasn't yet been collected. Voters over­ whelmingly approved the funding for the project in the Aug. 2 election. • Agreed to appoint Terry Armour to the Agriculture Preservation Board to fill out the remainder of a thrce-ycar term caused by the resignation of Karen Echtinaw. Echtinaw had to step down because she moved to Ionia County. Armour will serve at least until Dec. 31.2006. • Approved the renewal of the county's insurance and liability policy with the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority through July I. 2006. • Adopted a resolution to amend another resolution from three years ago creating a Communitry Mental Health Authority. The move was necessary “to take care of a slate requirement we hadn't complied with." James said. • Agreed to the appointment of Emily Whisner to the Regional Substance Abuse Advisory Council. She replaces Laurie Diaz, who had resigned. • Approved the administrative services agreement with Professional Benefits Services Inc. to handle the county's disability program effective Sept. I. • Approved the bids of $7,350 from Pennington Bobcat & Backhoe. $3,673.40 from Henson Water Wells Inc. and $3,232.50 from Ace Water Well for housing project work, to be paid from community develop­ ment block grant (CDBG) funding. • Authorized salvaging the sheriff’s depart­ ment's old marine department boat kept on Gun Lake to Matteson Marine. "That boat’s 15 years old,” Tripp said. “It needs to be done." County Adminstrator Michael Brown noted the boat is inoperable. • Scheduled the next meeting of the County Board for 7 p.m. Tuesday. Sept. 25. at the Orangeville Township Hall. 6912 South Boulter Road, which is the old building. The new hall will not be ready as originally had been hoped. Downtown street work continuing Work is progressing on the City of Hastings Downtown Development Authority’s Streetscape improvement project. Rivertown Contractors. Inc. completed ini­ tial demolition work this past week along South Church Street from Center Street to Court Street, as well as in the Church Street­ Court Street intersection. The contractor now is installing storm sewer improvements and completing other sub-surface work prior to beginning construction of the crosswalks, stamped sidewalks, planters and other streetscape improvements in this area. City crews arc simultaneously completing upgrades to the city's water system while the streetscape contractor has the area under con­ struction. While portions of Church and Court streets are temporarily closed to through traffic due to the construction work, access to all busi­ nesses and facilities in the downtown remains readily available. Motorists wishing lo access West Court Street may do so by following either State Street or Center Street to South Jefferson Street, and then continuing along South Jefferson to West Court. The public parking lots in the downtown all remain open for use. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 15. 2005 — Pages Plumbing business, banquet hall takes over at ex-Ford dealership by Marcie Westover Staff Writer Brad and Kathy Carpenter are settling in to the new location of Carpenter Plumbing and the planning future of a new banquet facility next door. The Carpenters purchased the former Renner Ford dealership, located at 1310 N. Michigan in Hastings, last January. Brad Carpenter has been in business for 23 years and ran the shop from their home location before making the move. The former Ford dealership located at 1310 N. Michigan is now the location of Brad and Kathy Carpenter’s Carpenter Plumbing business and a future banquet hall. KATRINA, continued from page 1 J really fortunate and we tend to take that for granted, and now we have a chance to actual­ ly help those who really need it. No matter what situation they are in. we are there to help. My biggest thing is the children. No matter what opinion anyone has. the children are the most innocent in this and they need help... “As God blesses us. we need to put that blessing on others, and it’s a good feeling to know that we are helping in one way or another... Let’s give instead of take." she said. Because the wrath of Hurricane Katrina was so extensive. Booher hopes the public understands assistance to the victims and the devastated area will be a long-term effort. "It’s going to be years before everything is finally completed over there. People need to understand that. They need to continue doing whatever it is that they can do. whether it’s monetary or volunteering themselves or a combination.” For Brown, one of the best things about co­ ordinating the fund-raiser is getting her nineyear-old son Chandler involved. “He’s taken flyers to the school and he’s going to come to the benefit dinner and help out as much as he can. He is so excited about it... He’s wanting to help the people, and it’s really great to see. When you can get your children involved and the whole community and see what a great place we live when everybody can come together and help, it’s wonderful." she said. Booher and Brown said they’ve had a great response from donors to help put on the ben­ efit event. Contributors range from area gro­ cery stores to a variety of local businesses and Habitat dinner set for Oct. 7 Barry County Habitat for Humanity will once again serve its popular Swiss steak and chicken dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday. Oct. 7. at the First United Methodist Church, located on Green Street in Hastings. The meal is available for a donation and proceeds will help build housing for county residents in need of a decent home. In addition to the meats, the menu includes mashed potatoes, gravy, a vegetable, salad, homemade desserts and beverages. Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical Christian housing ministry. Volunteers v.ork in partnership with low income families to build simple, decent homes that arc sold at cost and without inter­ est to the families. Payments received from Habitat homeowners arc recycled to build more houses For more information about Habitat, please call 269-948-9939. Those who would like to make a tax­ deductible donation to Habitat and can't attend the upcoming dinner, may send a check to Barry County Habitat for Humanity. P.O. Box 234; Hastings. Mich. 49058. even individuals. The Moose Lodge In Hastings is opening its doors for the event as a community service. "Everybody has really come together and pitched in," Brown said. “It’s great to see that. On such a short notice, they have just really jumped on the opportunity. Booher said, “Thai’s one thing that really amazes Bobbie and 1 both... We put this all together in less than two weeks." She said. “It’s been a lot of work. It's been worth it though. I’m really excited and 1 real­ ly hope we have a good turnout. We urge everyone to come. It’s going to be a great time. We're going to have music, door prizes. There’s going to be a good atmosphere, and come with a giving attitude. It’s for charity, but enjoy yourself because there’s going to be great food, great entertainment; it’s going to be a lot of fun. I’m really hoping we have a great turnout." They are anticipating 500 people will attend. “The Moose Lodge has been wonderful and their employees have been wonderful to donate their time and their building. Il’s just been great of them...,’’ Brown said. “We thank all the local law enforcement agencies for their contributions to help with this benefit and local businesses. We really appreciate our sponsors.” Other law enforcement officers and their wives are going to be volunteering their serv­ ices. “We’ve had a tremendous response." Booher said. “It’s just been wonderful how people have responded. Every time 1 look at doing some sort of fund-raiser, being the chairperson for the bowling event that we do for Big Brothers and Big Sisters, the commu­ nity of Barry County as a whole, the people are just so good. They just never stop." Nowhere Band members are glad to donate their time and talents to the event. “It’s a good thing for a good cause." said band member Chris Jacoby. “I hope we will be bombarded with people.” The Nowhere Band now has a repertoire of more than 30 Beatles songs. Since the band played at Summerfest, the group has added four more songs: “And 1 Love Her." “I’ll Follow the Sun.” “I’ll Cry Instead" and “It Won’t Be Long.” In addition to Jacoby, who is the band's drummer, vocalist and promoter, the band includes Dave King, bass guitarist who also sings harmony; Ric Castleman, keyboardist, guitarist, harmonica player and vocalist; Joe Cipcic. guitarist and vocalist; and Paul Cipcic. guitar and lead singer. The band’s Web site is www.nowhercband.net. Nowhere Band members have previously performed at such places as private panics, other charitable events and the State Grounds Coffee House in Hastings. Businesses and private individuals who would like to make monetary contributions or donate door prizes for the Saturday benefit arc asked lo call Officer Joe Booher at 945­ 5744. The Moose Lodge is located at 128 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. He said years before they had wanted to buy the property, and when the opportu­ nity came up again this year, they jumped all over it. The old Renner Ford building where the shop will be located has undergone renovations inside and out. Brad said they are giving the building a lot of character. The situation of the building and land was ideal for not only the plumbing shop, but also a banquet hall. The Carpenters are very focused on creating the banquet facilitythey call “Ever After” on the a lot behind the build­ ing abutting the Tangle Town children's playground at Bob King Park. Kathy said she has always wanted to do a banquet hall and now that their children are grown, she has the lime. The facility can seat nearly 500 and will offer space for a variety of events. In describing what the banquet hall will be like, both Brad and Kathy use the word "elegant.” The design of the build­ ing will allow it to divide into as many as three separate areas, with a total of two kitchens to draw from. “Ever After” would be a location for weddings, anniversaries, luncheons, dances and a variety of events. Kathy said the large banquet hall would fill a need for the community in offering an upscale event oriented location. Inside the building there will be cathe­ dral ceilings and chandeliers. In the future Kathy hopes her daughter. Nicole, can join the banquet facility team full-time. An incentive to break ground comes as Nicole is set to get married soon. There will be lots of new landscaping surrounding the plumbing shop and the banquet facility. Some of the many positive changes include new sidewalks and new parking lots. “It will be a nice looking piece of prop­ erty when it’s done.” Brad said. The Carpenters are hoping to break ground on the banquet hall within the month. Habitat dinner set for Oct. 7 Barry County Habitat for Humanity will once again serve its popular Swiss steak and chicken dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday. Oct. 7 at the First United Methodist Church, locat­ ed on Green Street in Hastings. The meal is available for a donation and proceeds will help build housing far county residents in need of a decent home. In addition to the meats, the menu includes mashed potatoes, gravy, a vegetable, salad, homemade desserts and beverages. Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical Christian housing ministry. Volunteers work' in partnership with low income families to build simple, decent homes that arc sold at cost and without inter­ est to the families. Payments received from Habitat homeowners arc recycled to build more houses. For more information about Habitat, please call 269-948-9939. Those who would like to make a tax­ deductible donation to Habitat and can't attend the upcoming dinner, may send a check to Barry County Habitat for Humanity. P.O. Box 234; Hastings. Mich. 49058. Kathy Carpenter stands in front of plans for the "Ever After" banquet hall that is set to break ground within the month. BANKRUPTCY, continued from page 1 — of a wide range of automotive components, including oil pumps, bumpers and luggage carriers, from a manufacturing plant in Hastings. Eight years later, the company introduced its first piston rings, which wouP grow to become the centerpiece of its busi­ ness for more than 80 years. Recognized by the automotive community for its technical innovations. Hastings Manufacturing enjoyed many decades if profitable growth, had had more than 403 workers at its plant in Ha-tings. but has about 260 now. At one time, it was Bany County's largest employer, but that title now belongs to Bradford White Corp, of Middleville. Hastings Manufacturing also expanded operations into Canada, established a foundry and added new product lines, including oil fil­ ters. During the 1980s. Hastings Manufacturing began a period of strong sales to domestic and international automakers, including Chrysler. General Motors. Mercedes and Nissan, as well as to motorcycle manufacturer Harley- Davidson. To accommodate these new cus­ tomers. the company added a manufacturing plant In South Dakota and a warehouse in Tennessee. Growth slowed during the 1990s and Hastings Manufacturing decided to sell its fil­ ter operations in order to focus on its core pis­ ton ring business. It sold its facilities in South Dakota and Tennessee and began concentrat­ ing its efforts on marketing and distribution, both domestically and abroad. The company acquired Canadian automo­ tive supplier Eriel Manufacturing in 2003. S:«dden and unexpected softness in the Canadian automotive aftermarket as well as other factors prompted the company to close the Canaai.'ui operations in 2004. “The Hastings name has strong brand awareness and respect within the markets it serves." Beck said. ‘We feel that the Anderson Group will be able to use ns manu­ facturing and marketing skills 'o leverage the company's strengths." MDOT installs curbs, gutters and culverts New curbs and gutters arc being installed on M-37, M-43. M-50 and M-66 at various locations around Barry County by the Michigan Department of Transportation. Work, which started Monday. Sept. 12, is expected to be completed sometime in late October. The MDOT is installing curbs and gutters, and resurfacing approaches to various loca­ tions along M-37. M-43. M-50 and M-66. This $380,000 project is intended to improve approach surfaces and drainage along these state routes. It continues a commitment by MDOT and the Granholm Administration to create jobs, improve quality of life, and pro­ vide quality transportation services for Michigan residents and businesses. The MDOT also is extending culverts on M-37 in Barry and Calhoun counties, mostly in the Dowling area. This work, which start­ ed Monday, is expected to be done by mid­ October The MDOT will enlarge five culverts on M-37 beginning just north of Cole Road to north of Mill l.ake Road in Barry and Calhoun counties. This $37,000 project will improve drainage along this stretch of road and is expected to extend the life of the culverts by 30 years. House fire draws 8 departments A house fire at the home of Dani and Joseph Stambolija. 12945 Canal View Drive, on Gun Lake in Yankee Springs Township Wednesday morning drew eight fire depart­ ments to the scene No one was home at the time. According to Thomapple Township Emergency Services Chief Mark Marentette, the fire started in a basement room hous­ ing utility services. Tt went straight up the walls.’ he said. Firefighters from Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Martin. Wayland, Qaledonia. Moline, and Hastings respond­ ed Clouds of heavy, hot black smoke made the use of oxygen mandatory. Firemen here are breaking out the dormer window in an attempt to ventilate the house before going in. (Photo by Fran Faverman) �Page 4 - Thursday. September 15. 2005 - The Hastings Banner The U.S. is poisoning its own troops, its own people To the editor: One of the bright lights that continue to shine through the catastrophic devastation in New Orleans. Mississippi and Alabama is what is trucly the heart of America. "Wc. The People’ are citizens reaching out to one another from across this great land with true compassion, generosit. and love for God reveals Himself at garage sales To the editor. Our children love shopping at garage sales with their allowances Garage sales are where they can get the best value for their money. They especially like the free box. You never know what you'll find in a free box. they’re full of surprises. Sometimes its just odd and ends, like the lids of containers that are missing. Sometimes its 'nice" things, like our daughter once found a pair of plastic tulips on stands that she places in her outside play area to mark the walkway. Our children have found unopened pack­ ages of really nice useful items, like toys, games and puzzles. Our children love to give these items to friends and family. I love to watch their "hearts,” so to speak, in action. They have been so blessed by God at garage sales. Who would have thought that God would show Himself in a "free” box? Listen. God sc.it His son. Jesus, to die for our sins and Jesus did that. He willfully went to the cross and sacrificed His life for ours. By doing this. He made it possible for us to enter heaven. Salvation is free! Jesus arose on the third day and is in heaven seated at the right hand of God. our heavenly Father! Who would have thought a little baby bom in a stable would "free" us from sin? You can read all about it in Luke 1:26-38, John chap­ ters 18. 19 and 20. also Luke chapter 24. We simply have to ask Jesus to be Lord of our life. Luke 13:1-5 and John 3:16-21. Have you done that? Have you asked Jesus to be Lord of you life? God Loves You! Vi Workman. Hastings It’s our land, we’ll decide how to use it To the editor: As a farmer for 55 years of my life. I do not think anyone has the right to tell me what to do with my land. It was paid for by the Landons, my hus­ band and I. My father-in-law owned it for quite some time before we bought it from him. If anyone on this Planning and Zoning Committee is willing to come and pay my winter and summer taxes, till my soil, buy my fertilizer, seed, and all the sprays to control weeds and pests and lest my soil. 1 will then say you might have a right to help us fanners decide. In other words, you are telling me that 1 have no rights. Maybe you need to check with the Constitution of the United States of America. Also, check with Ionia and see what happened to their Planning and Zoning Committee. Yes. I am very concerned about farm land being sold for commercial use. But I also know that farming is no longer profitable, so what are we to do? We have worked all of our lives to buy land and pay our taxes. This land is our retirement fund. So we do what wc have to do. Fanning is the only business where the owner ;s forced to pay retail prices for the seed, tools and equipment to run the business, and then has to take whatever wholesale price that is offered for the resulting crops. Com was less than $2 a bushel last year. That is less than what we got in the late 1970s ($4 a bushel). In the 1930s a bushel of wheat was the same price as a barrel of oil. Not any more. As for the land, if you want to control how it is used. I suggest that any time land is up for sale, you buy it Then you will have a say in what happens to it Mary Ann and Pam Landon. Landon Farms since 1952, Hastings Honor the commandment on stealing Dear editor, L-rir -oq. ■ .i I made a John Deere quilt for my 5-yearold grandson. 1 quilted 70 hearts on it and by See what it says about ncil. I would rather believe and be wrong than not believe and be wrong. 1 forgive the person who stole the Great-Grandma quilt and God will forgive that person, too. if Pierson 2005* on the back. I exhibited it the dicy ask Him. Then they can look forward to Barry County Fair in the oldie section, open the place called heaven. embroidered "Made class The Bible says about heaven. "Eye has not Our grandson's name is Pierson, taken seen, ear has not ncard nor has it entered into from our last name. He didn't know about the the heart of man w hat God has prepared for quilt. I was excited to give it to him after the those that love Him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9. I will continue enter things in the fair next fair. On the last day. when we could pick up our entries, my quilt was not there. Someone had stolen it year, because it is fun to exhibit things I Now I know why the Ten Commandments of the Fair. The Fair Board said nothing was should be displayed, especially in public places. "Thou Shalt Not Covet. Thou Shalt ever stolen before in 16 years and they will make. Folks like to see the exhibits. It is part make it more secure next year. Not Steal.” Eileen Pierson What is wrong with leaching people about Carlton Township the Ten Commandments? There are people in this country who want God taken out of Correction: everywhere. I feci sorry for people who don't believe in God. who have nothing to look for­ ward to after this life. If 1 didn't believe Jesus is preparing a place for me in Heaven (He is because 1 asked Him to forgive my sins and come into my life and He did), I would say,”ls that all there is?” Ask yourself. Do 1 want to go to heaven or hell? Read the New Testament of the Bible. In last week's story about the potential sale of Hastings Manufacturing, it should have been noted that the letter of intent for the sale is non-binding. Furthermore, the Local 138 union members' meeting today will not take up any discussion or retirement, only insur­ ance. those in need This is the America that I hope and dream for, and what will endure beyond a failed government policy promoted by Washington leading right-wing strategist Grover Nordquist. who stated. "1 don't want to abolish government. I simply want to reduce it to the size where I can drag it into the bathroom and drown it in the bathtub." That said, as a whole. I think people in our community and most Americans would say that they support our troops, and want to see them out of harm's way. It will take "We The People" to deal with another more insidious catastrophe that affects all of us. and that is the rampant, criminally irresponsible use of depleted uranium weapons of mass detraction by the U.S. government in Iraq and Afghanistan, which will not only be poison­ ing the people and land of these countries for 4.5 billion years, but. also our soldiers and their children, possibly for generate,is to come. The on go ng poisoning of our troops on the field of battle is not what 1 would consider "supporting our troops." Depleted uranium is the Pentagon's number one weapon of choice because it has such powerful ability to destroy by penetrating heavy metal and spontaneous­ ly catching fire, and is in fact, a weapon of mass destruction according to two out of three categories under the U.S. Federal Code Title 50 Chapter 40 Section 2302. The Pentagon is currently using depleted disability. and that 7.039 were wounded on the battlefield in that same period. Over 500.000 veterans arc homeless.” imagine the relief of families and soldiers when they return home alive from the war zone, and then become permanently disabled from the effects of uranium poisoning! The citizens of Iraq have seen cancer rates expense of safe storage. I read a recent newspaper article, written by a geoscientist specializing in radiation and atmospheric dust. Leuren Morel. She has dared to speak out about this crime against humanity and the earth being perpetrated by our government, and people need to pay attention to her warnings, and those of other brave scientists who are speaking out. The DU WMD's have been used since Gulf War 1, the Balkans and now in Iraq and Afghanistan. There is ample evidence that thousands of our returning soldiers from these wars, have radiation poisoning and are not only suffering the catastrophic physical and symptoms such as kidney/urinary problems, joint pains, fatigue, trembling, headaches, body pain, oozing rashes, sleep apnea, burn­ ing semen, muscular and skeletal ailments, that a Japanese food. Miso, which is ferment­ ed soy bean paste, has been proven to help respiratory problems, and don't forget cancer. Remember "Gulf War Syndrome’ from Desert Storm and how our government denied our troops' claims of illness for years, telling them they were imagining these symptoms? And who could forget the Vietnam veterans and their struggle with the U.S. government to acknowledge the toxic affects of Agent Orange. Moret mentions the quote from a book by Woodward and Bernstein, "Final Days", of Henry Kissinger after Vietnam, which speaks nuclear power plant waste, and from the man­ veterans (14-year period) arc now on medical Everybody failed in Katrina disaster ricane)." It’s unreal, she has to think about it! In my 81-plus years, I must be losing something in translation. Now, I understood the “Brownie, you’re doing a heckuva job” quote from President Bush. But I have to ask bo v was be qualified to be hired director of tbe Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) by running some asaociatiosand cleaning*p horse manurejhMfch/lfefMpgMiittME I'm confuadBraouabertdmg tmancial help to the victims of Hemcane Katrina. With two-thirds of tbe victims below poverty level, what account do we send to? Their homes are gone, so they can’t have mailboxes any more. Do any of them have a bank any more? And who’s to blame? Probably everyone. Too many ignored the warnings to get out while you can. Those with transportation could have been gone before the storm hit — an ounce of prevention. How many of these storms have hit Louisiana? Seventeen, I think, none this bad, but we had to expect this would happen some day., Those who refused to leave put tremendous risk on rescuers who had to wade through dangerous germ infested water. Some of the victims who were being told they had to leave said, "Over my dead body" and they got their wish. God, please help the children, the poor and the elderly. Where was the help? The mayor of New Orleans complained, but there was no decisive action. School buses full of water sat idle. The governor of Louisiana left on Air Force One with the comment “I’ll think about it (doing something for the victims of the hur- Returning veterans need to be aware of symptoms of radiation poisoning, get tested, and get immediate treatment. Our local hospi­ tals and medical facilities need to get educat­ uranium in the following weaponry; M-l Abrams tank, the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, and A-1O Warthog attack jets. DU, or Uranium 238, is radioactive, and a highly toxic heavy metal poison left over from To the editor: soar since the first Gulf War Tbe DU is scat­ tered in the dust of that country and can't be cleaned up. It is breathed into the lungs of sol­ diers and citizens alike, and chemical masks can't protect them. DU is being spread over the planet on the winds. This nasty stuff will be actively poisoning our planet and every­ thing living on it for the next 4.5 billion years' Is this acceptable? mental effects of radiation, but. are passing it to their unborn children. The information is out there, but. I'll just say that there are babies being bom with no eyes, missing fingers, limbs, brains, and soldiers suffering with to the attitude of the Pentagon toward our sol­ diers today. "Military men are just dumb, stu­ pid animals to be used as pawns in foreign policy...' Morel's article also mentions an official at the U.S. Dept, of Veterans Affairs who staled in August 2004, "that over 518,000 Gulf-era Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. ufacture of nuclear weapons. Not only is it cheap, if not free to acquire, but it also saves the nuclear power plants the trouble and For the federal government, there was no one who took charge. The president didn’t take up Cuba’s offer of disaster assistance and medical supplies and he didn't do much about Venezuela's offer of oil. It seemed like no one could function as a leader until that U.S. Coast Guard colonel •showed 4pft him to ran for rresi4»t! HewdY thinMtJfM kind of a guy. I never vote on a straight party tidxt. Let’s draft this Coast Guard colonel or Senator John McCain. Then I'll vote Republican. I realize I'm acting like a Monday morning quarterback, just lik_ so many other people on this issue. But i really believe they all dropped the ball. We first must put people i? charge who have some idea about what to do and who have the fortitude to do it. There were a lot of national politicians (congresspersons) who refused to spend money to properly build levees against poten­ tial flooding for many years, but instead spent money on pork barrel and pet projects. The levees be damned! I wonder now how they can sleep at night. Both tbe Republican and Democratic parties are guilty. Having visited New Orleans 12 to 15 limes, I will remember how it was and I hope to forget how it looks today. It probably will take a lot of time to recov­ er from this disaster. I only hope we have learned something. Eva Cox, Woodland ed in how to recognize, diagnose and treat victims of radiation poisoning! Be aware also protect against radiation poisoning. It con­ tains dipicoionic acid, which attaches itself to heavy metal and discharges them from tbe body. You can find Miso paste at your local food co-op or health food store. Dr Asaf Durakovic, a retired U.S.Army colonel and former head of nuclear medicine at veterans' hospital in Wilmington, Delaware, has done extensive studies on returning veterans from both Gulf Wars Telling the truth about DU poisoning got him fired by the Pentagon. He continues to do his research in Toronto, at the independent Uranium Medical Research Centre, and may be able to help .American military families looking for answers. Dr. Durakovic believes that the military/Pentagon are intentionally playing down the effects of DU weapons "to keep them off the Iist of war criminals, and to avoid paying compensation which could run into the billions of dollars." Can "We The People" who have shown their true compassionate hearts in New York City. New Orleans and Mississippi stand by and continue to allow our government to use illegal nuclear WMDs in our name, and still "Support Our Troops?" Corinne Turner, Delton We must prevent .refuge oil drilling. vvr /"*. ■ This is our last chance to prevent drilling m the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge’ Congress (in April) passed a budget reso­ lution conference report dial attaches Arctic drilling to a larger bill. Congress will cast its showdown vote on the "budget reconcilia­ rion" biil in mid-September. If it passes, that bid will open the Arctic Refuge to massive oil development. Drilling in the Arctic Refuge will do noth­ ing :o lower gas prices or break our addiction to Person Gulf oil. It will make huge profits possible for Exxon/Mobil and other multi­ national oil giants. Of the 20 million barrels of oil consumed daily in the United Sta»es, about 70% is used for transportation. Ralhei than voLng to develop the refuge for oil, lawmakers could vote to raise fuel-efficiency standard.' for all vehicles. The energy bill passed recently pro­ vided generous subsidies to the oil industry, but little for conservation programs. 1 urge you to contact your represents h e immediately and ask him/her to join a group of House Republicans who do not want to vse the deficit-reducing budget ”reconciliatioi.'” procedure to authorize drilling in ANWR. They state. "We believe the debate on open­ ing this unique land to oil and gas exploration should be done outside the budget process.” Donald Ayer, Shelbyville Best way to help Katrina victims? Many area schools, churches and organizations have been col­ lecting water and other items for those who have been displaced by Hurricane Katrina. What do you think is the best way people in Barry County can help? The Hiutinss Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 PMaMdby Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 jonn aacoos rreoenc aacooe Pretrient Vice Pre«Jent Steven Jacobs Seerswyrtfwasurar • NEWSROOM• David T. Young (EdRot) Elane Gilbert (Assistant Edrtof) Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Bren Bremer Fran Faverman Sarah Chambers. Middleville: Sandra Ponsetto Kelly Lloyd Maroe Westover Heather Reed • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT ■ Cassie Spencer, Middleville: OasaAad ads accepted Monday trough fndey 800 am to 5.30 pm ”1 think it would really help if people continue to collect canned food because people won’t get back lo their homes for a long time.” “I think we still need to do fund raisers because people will need money " “1 think we could donate toys to charities to give to children who lost all their toys." “I think we could have a really big yard sale and give all the profits to the Red Cross or other organ­ izations. Or we could give items to Goodwill to sell." “I think the best thing to do is donate money because that way people can get what they really need." “I think wc have to help them build new houses because their houses were destroyed by the hurri­ cane." Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Sufcecrlptton Mn $30 per year» Barry County $32 per year in adprang axmas $35 par yaar Mwwherw POSTMASTER Send address changes to POBosB Hattngs. Ml 49058-0602 Second dess Postage Pari at Hastings Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. SuoUmber 15. 2005 - Page 5 Gun Lake needs a board, not a village There are many solid arguments for officially establishing Gun Lake as a village with defined boundaries. There are many solid arguments against it, too. I propose those for and against meet somewhere in the middle. The issue over creating a village is being faced in the second most populous region of Barry County, an area characterized as a place where a lot of people like to come and play. Indeed, over many years, many visitors and part-time residents have played a major role in Gun Lake, a summer recreational haven for people who love to be near water and a winter recreational attraction for those who love ice fishing and snowmobiling. More and more peo­ ple now want to live here year-round. Because of this tremendous influx of people and an increasing full-time population, there is a sense that growing pains need to be handled by one government unit rather than four separate town­ ships, two in one county and two in another. This apparently was the thinking of a group of Gun Lake area residents, led by Jim Riehl, who have come to believe forming a village would be better able to coordinate handling the needs of a specific region that now is sliced up into four townships, two counties, four school districts, several different post office zip codes and several more different telephone exchanges. In a word, it is & mess. It is wrongheaded and unproductive for anyone to suggest that Riehl and his comrades on the Gun Lake Advocacy group have ulterior motives in proposing formation of a Gun Lake village. However, opponents of the idea rightfully worry about the nega­ tive impact of a sudden and irreversible increase in taxes that like­ ly would accompany such a move. It is true that Riehl and the Gun Lake group have been having meetings without a lot of public input. However, when ideas are first proposed, it makes sense they are kicked around for awhile before being presented to as large a group as the electorate. Lawmakers discuss it with experts and smaller groups before put­ ting together their proposed legislation. But establishing a Gun Lake village seems premature. Perhaps an interim step is necessary first, a sort of trial run that docsr.’i -’*st a lot of money. And if th- interim idea works, maybe it should be made a permanent fix for the problem. I suggest forming a special Gun Lake Board made up of one representative each from the Martin. Yankee Springs, Orangeville and Yankee Springs township boards. Each of the four could be paid an extra stipend or per diem for meeting once a month, or once every other month, whatever frequency is needed. Then the four-person board should select a chairman or chairwoman “at large” to be the leader and be able to break any possible voting deadlocks. The purpose of such a special board would be to deal only with issues pertaining to the Gun Lake area. It could have input policies for behavior on the lake, when boats could or couldn’t be used, what kinds of watercraft would be permitted, regulations govern­ ing swimming, etc. This board also could deal more directly with issues relating to government services such as snowplowing, police and fire protection, coordination of ambulance services, and planning and zoning issues. There are similar quasi-govemment setups elsewhere in Barry County. The Four Townships Resources Council covers the Gull Lake area and takes in two townships in the southwestern comer of Barry County. The Southwest Barry Sewer Authority, while it’s had its problems in the past, oversees a sewer system for Hope, Johnstown, Prairieville and Barry townships with five local offi­ cials, all representatives from local government. So a Gun Lake Board would not be without precedent. The extra costs of a stipend for five people on a Gun J-ake Board would be a lot less expensive than the potential costs of incorpo­ rating as a village. Futhermorc, it would avoid creating an unnec­ essary additional layer of government. Advocates of a village, who have done a lot of homework while looking into this matter, rightfully suggest there are big problems when you have a four different local governments handling the varied problems of one area with the common factor being Gun Lake. Forming a village probably would enable citizens to be bet­ ter served, but the increased ccsc. might be prohibitive. I propose the advocates for establishing a village instead come up with a plan for a Gun Lake Board that is given certain pre­ scribed powers on issues directly related to Gun Lake. Besides saving money, it likely would demonstrate how much one govern­ ment unit is needed for a growing area, and it would give residents a look at what might be accomplished when current governments work together with the new coordinating group. Regardless of what happens. Gun Lake will continue to grow and if the Gun Lake tribe’s new casino finally is approved, you will see even more impact in the area. It just makes morte sense these days for government to be lean­ er, smarter and more efficient. This would allow Gun Lake to con­ tinue to grow, and hold down the growth of local government at the same time. - Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Pierce Cedar Creek’s tax exemption still debated by Marcie Westover Staff Writer Many residents came to speak to the Baltimore Township Board during the “limit­ ed" public comment, in favor of and against Pierce Cedar Creek Institution’s tax exempt status. At the end of the comment period, one res­ ident said what’s done is done, now that the institute has won tax exempt status, it’s time to move on. The issues residents talked about revolve around the institute prevailing in a November decision las! year from the State of Michigan Court of Appeals granting charitable institu­ tion exemption from Baltimore Township property taxes. The Township Board then voted 3-2 to appeal the decision to the Michigan Supreme Court, but the high court declined to hear the case. At a previous meeting the board was chal­ lenged about taxpayers’ cost to take the issue to the Michigan Supreme Court. The three board members who voted in favor of pursu­ ing the measure to the high court were told to resign or face the possibility of a recall. The Baltimore Township Hall was filled on Tuesday night with further discussion about the decision to appeal to the higher court. One resident commented he believed that Pierce Cedar Creek Institute should be taxed and he supports the board’s decision to appeal for the tax dollars. In response to that statement resident Ken Jones said they have a right to question gov­ ernment and ask for satisfactory and lawful answers. Township resident Phillip Armstrong said he was in support of the institute paying taxes and said he thinks the board was looking out for the township. “Dick (Richard VanSyckle township super­ visor) got caught in the middle of this (like previous supervisor) and he wanted to do the right thing for the people," Armstrong said. Michelle Skedgell, executive director of Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, said the institute is a non-profit organization and the law says non-profit groups such as churches and schools don’t pay taxes, no matter how much money they have. She said when paper work was initially filled out for die institute, it was listed as a education institution instead of a non-profit organization. Once tbe paperwork was corrected, the institi^e went through a similar tax exemption process as the Kalamazoo Nature Center. Skedgell said they are not out to drain the township, the institute had to fight for what it felt was right Former Baltimore Township Supervisor George Cullers said they have to follow the way the laws are written now on tax exemp­ tion. and if people want change, they need to change the law, not attack the person (such as the institute). “Whether you agree or not with what the institute does.” Skedgell said, “we all have our own opinion, as a non-profit (organiza­ tion) we (should) not use money to pay tazes, but for our mission.” Township Assessor Dennis McKelvey noted with the “emotionally charged issue” there was a lot of information. He noted just because an organization is defined as a chari­ table institution does not mean it receives tax exemption. McKelvey took tbe residents through the process leading up the high court not hearing the case. Township Trustee David Soya questioned the claim that tliere were offers of compro­ mise between the township and the institute in the tax case. Skedgell said in the past there had been discussions on the topic. Cullers said when he was supervisor there was a comprise discussed, but it was voted down because the institute’s attorney wanted them to drop their side of the lawsuit Soya said the board has no right to render who pays taxes and who doesn’t Tax issues have to follow the proper channels. He maintained the institute should at least pay for services the township provides. One resident asked how to stop the institute from expanding. Skedgell said they are not expanding. It was suggested by one resident the insti­ tute help with the cost of the roads through means like grants, since that is a big issue for the township. The move is now for the residents and the institute to work toward a “neighborly” truce. In other business the Baltimore Township Board: • Adopted the BIRCH Cost Recovery Ordinance and its fee schedule for fire servic­ es. • Adopted a resolution to not accept responsibility for Ikes Road. There are no houses on the part of the road the township would have accepted. Early Fives program may be eliminated in school budgets by Marcie Westerer Staff Writer Educators are urging parents in the com­ munity call thek legislators involved in plan­ ning the school aid budget for next year that could eliminate the “Early Fives” or develop­ mental kindergarten program. The Michigan Senate is working an aspect that would discontinue counting the half-day students as full-time equivalencies (FTEs), which figure into per-pupil reimbursements This measure would cut the "Early Fives" FTE funding by half, which would mean a $240,000 loss for the 92 Hastings students in the program. Hastings Schools Superintendent Christopher Cooley said all the students in the “Early Fives" program are old enough to be in kindergarten, and if the change comes, they’d have to say they are all now in kinder­ garten. Cooley talked about the school funding issue at the Kiwanis meeting Wednesday. These proposed funding changes would be especially challenging to school districts that have started this year basing their program on the full FTEs. There are six key committee members in the State Legislature, three from the State House and three from the State Senate, who will be meeting to negotiate a compromise. Parents and community members are urged to email or call these representatives to show their support for keeping them at full time. These six committee members are: • David Farhat, Michigan House of Representatives-91st District. Farhat’s e-mail is davidfarhat@house.mi.gov or by phone at 517-373-3436. • John Moolenaar, Michigan House of Representatives-98th District. Moolenaar’s email is johnmoolenaar@house.mi.gov or by phone at 517-373-1791. • Jim Plakas, Michigan House of Representatives -16ch District. Plakas’ e-mail is jimplakas@house.mi.gov or by phone at 517-373-0849. • Alan Cropsey, Michigan Senate-33rd District. Cropsey *s e-mail is SenACropsey@senatejnichigan.gov or by phone at 517-373-3760. • Ron Jelinek, Michigan Senate-21st District. Jelinek’s e-mail is SenRJelinek@senate.michigan.gov or by phone at 517-373-6960. • Michael Switalski, Michigan Senate-10th District. Switalski’s e-mail is SenMSwitalski@senate.michigan.gov or by phone at 517-373-7315. According to the Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association (MEMSPA) the local representatives Farhat, Moolenaar and Plakas all want to see it remain at a full HE The developmental kindergarten program impacts the young studei ts as they are “less likely to be held back in later years when retention could have a negative impact on the child’s self esteem”, according to a MEMSPA action alert. Another big issue tied in with the proposal is the $175 increase per pupil for the Foundation Allowance The issues are still in negotiations and edu­ cators want the community to provide as much input to the decision makers as possi­ Local police dedicated, responsive To the editor: I would like to respond to the comment made by Stephen Dunkel Jr. in last week’s edition of the Banner. I recently retired and moved from Ross Township in Kalamazoo County to Barry Township. At that time I thought moving to a "smaller" county might be more difficult. How wrong I was. Mr. Dunkel wrote that it was time to change the politicians in Barry Township because their office is only open one day a week. At first I thought that could be difficult also. But I have also learned that our elected officials are willing to help you from their homes. If Mr. Dunkel wants involvement in the community, he should become active in the community himself. Run for a political posi­ tion, join the local volunteer fire department, get involved. Mr. Dunkel stated he has not seen any law enforcement presence in his area. Being recently retired, I am home all the time. I will agree 1 do not see a police car drive by house every hour. But I have seen the Township Police, Sheriff’s Department and State Police cars on my road. Does Mr. Dunkel know that the Township Police cover 36 square miles of the township, not just his road in Hickory Corners. Since last weeks Banner came out. 1 have spoke with our local police, a county deputy and a stale trooper. These men and women of Barry County law enforcement try their best to patrol, handle complaints and write reports. But there arc not enough of them. I had a speeding problem on my road, I called Central Dispatch and told them my problem. Tbe township officer on duty stop came to see me. I spoke with that officer about the prob­ lem He let me stand next to his car while he wus checking speeds with his radar. I then ■earned that the majority of the cars were not speeding, but they sure did look like it, on my gravel road. In closing 1 would like to ask Mr. Dunkel to call the local police or the dispatch and have them stop by so they could speak with him about any concerns he has. I would also like to say I am grateful to the Barry County deputies who went to help within the hurri­ cane area. I also just found out that one of the Barry Township police officers was sent down south with his National Guard Military Police unit God bless them all. RJ. Bonds Hickory Comers Still time to register for first MOPS group The Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) group of First Baptist Church in Hastings is still welcoming new members to attend its first meeting of the season at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, at the church. MOPS is available for any mother or chil­ dren ages 0-5 and is geared to meet the needs of these moms. There is a yearly registration fee of $20 for each mother, which is paid directly to MOPS International and can be paid in ca*,r or by check. Scholarships, are available fur this, so it should not hinder anyone from joining, a spokesperson said. The registration fee pays for a one-year subscription to McmSense magazine and a box of goodies including a VeggicTales DVD end a book for each mom. There is a $3 donation requested (nth not required) at each meeting to help co-.er tbe cost of the MOPPETS program (for the chil­ dren of mothers attending the meeting) and the MOPS crafts. This year’s theme for MOPS is Twinkle, and the meetings will focus on how moms can really shine in their role as a mother and make a lasting impact on their children, fam­ ilies and communities. Meeting topics will include both serious and light topics such as self-esteem, spirituality, 'glitzy gals," organi­ zation, depression, birthday parties, commu­ nication. and more. MOPS meets the first and third Tuesday of every month from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Quality childcare is provided. MOPS of First Baptist held a unique dnvethrough pre-registration Tuesday and group leaders were pleased with the results. Eleven moms pre-registered including several moms who are new to the MOPS program. Organizer Faith Byykkonen suggested the idea of having a drive-through registration in order to make the process easier for the moms. Snacks were provided for the kids, so eveiyone could stay in their car while mom oiled cut the paperwork. Those ;vbo missed the pre-registration may register Tuesday. Saxon Sports Shorts Freshman Football For the second week in a row 'he Hastings freshmen football team was involved in a thriller that was not decided until tbe game's final minutes, but this time the Saxons came up on the short end falling 41-40 to South Christian. The young Saxons scored first in the game on their opening drive, but found themselves behind several times the rest of the way. The team rallied for two fourth quarter scores, but in the end came up one point short. The Saxon offense was outstanding behind the rushing of Luke Mansfield. Carson King, J.J. Olin and Ryan Burgdorf. Led by quarterbacks Brad Hayden and Trent Brisboe. and the offen­ sive line, the Saxons ground out big yardage. Tbe team will be back in action this afternoon against Wyoming Park. J.V. Boyx’Goif Tbe Hastings junior varsity boys' golf team went 1-1 in tbe last week against O­ K Gold Conference foes. On Monday, the Saxons defeated Hamilton at Hastings Country Club 184 to 199. Jon Peurach led the Saxons with a 40. while Matt Cooley shot a 47. Case Goodenough 48. and Nick McClelland 49. Last Thursday, the Saxons were bested by Caledonia 173 to 182. Peurach led the Saxons again, this time with a 41. Goodenough shot a 46, Cooley 46. and McClelland a 49 at Broadmoor Golf Course. City off Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals w«R hoid a Public Hearing on Tuesday. September 20. 2005. at 7.-00 p.m. in the City HaN Council Chambers, 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Zoning Board of Appeals to hoar comments and make a determination on a variance request by Leon Babbitt, owner of 235 W. Nelson St., Hastings. Michigan 49058 The applicant has requested a variance from Section 90-805 (2) of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, that if granted, will allow the construction an unenclosed deck on the rear of his home that will encroach more than four feet into the required rear yard area. Legal description of said property is: LOT 6 BLK 3. CHAMBERLAINS ADD TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hail. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Requests for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address. The City win provide necessary reasonable «nds and services upon five days notice to Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269-945-2488) or TDD call relay services 1 -800-649-3777 ble. 09545276 Thomas E. Emory City Clerk �Page 6 - Thursday. September 15. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. . - -______ Worship Together... ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEAS ANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Ucej Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11.0 a.tn.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Tune Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHelJC CHURCH 8m3 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russeil. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.. Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m and 11:00 a.m.; Confess on Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBU OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich 49058 Senior Pastor Rev. Wm. Clayton Gam son. Service Times Sunday School 9nX) a m and 11.00 a.m. A 600 p.m. (Small group* on I si and 3rd Sundanights). Wednesday: Dinner 5:45 p.m. Classes. 7.00 pm. W ELC OME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. MI 49058. Rev. Bob Smith Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 10:30 am.; Sunday School. 9:30 a.m. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion.~ 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev ft Charles P McCabe III. Rector Mr. F. William Voetberg, Director of Muxtc. xou,.Owren's Chapel 10 a.m. St Nursery Available at 10 a_m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11 DO a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11D0 a.m.; Evening Service at 600 p.m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 p m QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 WeM. Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m.; Sunday Worship 11 a.m.; P.O Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077 Pastor Patti Harpole. Sunday morning worship service 9:45 a.m Nursery provid­ ed Sunday evening ‘New Beginnings" starts at 5:15 with meal. 5:30 adult small group, youth group, kids club. 6:30 praise service Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men's group 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m Christ's Quilters. Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Coming m January, exploring spiritual gifts Bible study. Church website: coun­ try chapelume.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Mmistnes; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 am Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a.m . Morning Warship Service; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service; 700 p.m. Sr. High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m . Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for informalKXt on MOPS. Ladies Bible Sadies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E Main Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev. ft Lavery. Pastor. Phone 795-9030. Sunday Mass 3 JO pjn. Fust Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m. Confrariunt: 30 minutes before Mass Rosary Prayer 30 minutes before Mass WOODLAND UNITED METHOD’ST CHURCH 203 N Main. P.O Bos 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchippersDeMunter. Sunday Worship 9.15 a.m • Sunday School 10:30 a m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9: 30 a.m. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website: www. bopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007 Church Secretary­ Treasurer. Linda Cobb. Office hours. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday 9 am lo 2 pm. Sununday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10: 45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; Sun Shine Preschool (ages 3 ft 4); Tuesday, Thursday from 9-11:30 am, 12.-00-2JO pm; Wednesday PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Delton. Ml 49046 • 269-671-4193. Pastor. Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 ajn.; V.onhip Service 11 a.m; Sunday Evening Service 6 pjn.; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p m. ST. TIMOTHY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 9800 East BC Avenue. Richland. Ml 49083 Phone 269-629-9436 Eucharistic service every Sunday. 9:30 a.m. This is my body given for you. Do this tn remembrance of me ? (Luke 22:19 NIV). Come *hare in the weekly Holy Communion - accepting Christ and being united with Him. sur­ rendering our lives to Him to that we may know His will and wafc in His ways We are located in a wooded setting, north of Richland on BC Areabc. between M-43 and Gull Lake Drive. All haptired dunum are welcome to partici­ pate in the Holy Eucharist We believe that Christianity is a faith of inclusion, not exclusion. Therefore, you don't have to be an Episcopalian - just a believer. H ASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E. State Rd. (Comer of Stale Rd. and Bokwood St across from Tom's Market) Senrv Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor, Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling Vim taboo. Doo Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nursery provided for all services. Sundays' Worship 7 pm - Prayer Mtg. services 8:45 and 11 DO a.m_ Kids for Christ. 11 DO a.m_ Worship Service only for 3 & 4 yr. olds, ft 5 yr-4th grade dismissed during aanouncemeots. Sumtey School for all ages iQOO a.m. Adult ekrc«-• tires for ftuaday Evenion Service 6:00 p.m. lheday, 10 «.m.: SCAMPS (Seniors) Wrdnrwtay each month at this service), 11 DO Mid-Week, 6:30 p.m.: Adults; a.m. Holy Communion (each Sing N’ Share. Pastor s Class. Youth. 6ch-!2th grades, and Faith pjn. (May-Augmt). We have a Weaver Friends. 4 yrs. thru 5<h weekly Wednesday 6:00 p.m. grade. Thursday: 9:30-11 a.m. Senior Adult Coffee Hour. SAINTS ANDREW ft MATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH WlST’KcCann RB. (to Irvinf). times). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rl Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the recto­ ry number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/ andrewmatlhias We are part of tbe Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our servic­ es. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a_m. Fellowship Tune before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy M­ 66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m.. 6:00 pjn.; Wed. 6:30 p.m Jesus Club for boys ft girls ages 4-11 Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For informatxio call 1-616­ 731 -5194 or I-517-852-1806. FAITH UNTIED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623­ 5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a_m. Nuncry provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Summer Worship IODO am. No summer Sunday School Youth activities: call for inionnaticii. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Faith United Methodist' Church. Delton. Pastors Daniel Horfnann and James Dyke officiating. Memorial contributions to Faith United Methodist Church, or Borges; Visiting Nurse and Hospice will be appreciated. Arrangements are being made by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. 239 E North Street. Hastings Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Thurday. Sept. 15 - 5:45-8DO pjn. Bell Choir Workshop; 7 DO p.m. Adventures. Saturday. Sept 17 900 a.m.-2D0 p.m. Worship Committee Retreat. Sunday, Sept. 18 - 8:00-10:45 a.m. Holy Communion; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. Tuesday. Sept. 20 - IDO p.m. Overeaten Anonymous; 7DO p.m. Congregation Council. Wednesday. Sept. 21 - IODO a.m. Wordwatchen; 700 p.m. Holy Communion. hours are Monday-Thursday 9:00 a. m -Noon and 100-300 p.m. Friday 9.00 a_m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:30 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshmenu, 11 DO Traditional Worship Service. Wc offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and II a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m.. and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays al 6:30 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 900 a.m Traditional Worship Services; 10D0 a.m. Coffee Hour. 10:10 a.m. Sunday School - Pn school through Adult; 11:20 a m Contemporary Worship Services; 6:30 p.m. Middle High and Senior High Youth Group Meetings Nursery care is provid­ ed for both services, and during Sunday School! Visit us online at WWWfpcofh.org and our web log for sermons at http:'/ hastingspresbytenan. blogspot, com/. September 15 - Youth leave for 3rd Day Concert. September 18 - 1st Day of Sunday School WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • Prescriptions'' 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. Dari L Herbert HASTINGS - Vemon Claire Davis, age 88. of Hastings, died Friday. September 9. 2005 at his residence. He was bom July 23. 1917 in Traverse City. Michigan, the son of Claire E. and Leona M. (Lake) Davis. Vemon graduated from Alma High School in 1935, he served in the United Stales Army Air Force for five years and was honorably discharge din 1945. He was married to Pauline M. Marsh on August 25. 1945 and she died on October 25. 2000. Vemon worked for the Stale of Michigan in various jobs. Account Clerk. Heavy Equipment operator. Claims Department. Sign Mechanic, and driver examiner. He retired in 1979. He was a diuminer in several bands. Concert Band. Alma City Band. VFW Clown Band, and the National Championship Band. Vemon was a member of the Hastings East Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline, parents and brother, William J. Davis. Surviving is a son, Douglas E. Davis of Hastings; daughter, Marsha (Howa*d) Frizzell of Hastings; grandchildren. Paula (Chad) Hanson of Hastings, Howard (Yesenia) Frizzell of Taylor. Jill Frizzell of Hastings, Corey (Michelle) Frizzell of Charlotte, and six great grandchildren. No visitation will be held. Memorial services were held Tuesday. September 13. 2005 at the Hastings East Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness. Elder Steven Dimond officiating. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings DELTON - Dari L. Herbert, age 78, of Delton, passed away Sunday. September 11. 2005 in Kalamazoo. Dari was bom October 26, 1926 in Kalamazoo, the son of Marshall and L'Jean (Pike) Herbert. A veteran serving his country in the Army in WWII. on October 25, 1947. Dari married Gloria Francisco who survives. A former employee of Zum Industries, he was a farmer and carpenter most of his life. Dari was a Barry Township Trustee for mans years and he also served on the Delton Area Senior Housing Board. A very active member of Faith United Methodist Church, he served as chairman of the building committee and was a participant in the Last Supper Drama. Dari and Gloria spent three yean as mis­ sionaries to Kenya, and traveled on several short term mission trips to: Africa. South America and Central America. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and especially loved watching his grandchildren compete in sports. He is also survived by their children, Gary (Bonnie) Herbert of Plainwell. Gail (Larry) Phillips of Delton. Susan (Michael) Albertson of Fort Thomas. KY, Mark (Jane) Herbert of Delton, Kathy (Kevin) Samis of Delton, Jeffrey (Rosemary) Herbert of Grandville, and Kristen (John) Workman of Delton; a brother. Muri (Sally) Herbert of Florida; a sister. Shirley Alling of Alamo, a sister-in-law. Dorothy Herbert of Delton; 20 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Edwin Lee Herbert. A memorial service will be conducted Thursday, September 15. 2005. 11 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church. 503 S. Grove (M-43), Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann officiating. Interment 2 p.m., Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Faith United Methodist Church or Faith Community Free Health Clinic, will be appreciated. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Robert J. Herman WAY1-AND - Robert J. Herman, age 88. of Wayland and formerly of Hastings, died Saturday. September 10. 2005 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Herman was bom on March 10. 1917 in Saline County. Illinois, the son of Robert and Alice (Smith) Herman. He was raised in Saline County and attend­ ed schools there. He moved to Battle Creek in 1937 after serving in tbe CCC’s. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the'U.S. Army from November24;l945 uWC hisllbn- orable discharge October 19, 194b. He was married to Madeline (Matteson) Daniels on April 8. 1939. Robert moved to Hastings in the early 1940's from Dowling and then to Wayland in 2002. He was employed at Kellogg's it, Battle Creek for 20 years, retiring in 1979. He had previously worked at Eaton Manufacturing Co. in Battle Creek for 16 years. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose for several years. Mr. Herman is survived by his daughter. Barbara (Orrin) Smith of Wayland; grand­ children, Ron (Kris) Smith of Fennville. Jeff (Deb) Smith of Wayland. Karen (David) German of Grand Rapids and Linda (Don) Fifelski of Wayland; nine great grandchil­ dren; three great great grandchildren and a special nephew. John (Delores) Barnes of Illinois. Preceding him in death were his wife. Madeline on December 25. 2002; by two brothers and five sisters. Services were held Wednesday. September 14, 2005 at Wren Funeral Home. Pastor Nancy J. Zerban officiating. Burial was at the Dowling Cemetery. Casket beakers will be Ronald Smith. Jeffery Smith. David German. Jacob German. Donald Fifelski. and Kurt Fifelski. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association or the Wayland Ambulance Service. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeral- HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: _______ 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan lid TON - Robert R. DeVries, of Delton, devoted husband, father and grandfather died peacefully al home on September 7. 2005. Bob was bom on April 30. 1927 in Kalamazoo, (he son of Ryan and Pauline (Lemmcr) DeVries. Bob graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1945 and attended Western Michigan University He was a veteran of World War II. serving in the U.S. Navy. In 1949 he married Isla Pettyjohn. Bob was a parts salesman for DeNooyers in Kalamazoo for 21 years and for DeMaagd Oldsmobile in Battle Creek for 20 years. After retiring he worked part time for L&S Transmission Specialists, a job he dearly loved because of the “boys” that worked there In 1971 he moved his family to Delton and built their home at Wall Lake. He had a love for cars, both new and antique and especially enjoyed Sunday drives in his Corvette. He spent many happy hours working in his yard. He is survived by his wife of 56 years. Isla; a son Ted and daughter-in-law, Mary Ann DeVries; a daughter. S; rah and son-in-law, Roger Allen; grandchildren. Ryan. Eric and Carly. , , , . A memorial service will be conducted Saturday .SeptemfAV p. 2005 at lFa.m. at Vernon Claire Davis FLORIDA - Lucille (Sally) Lawrence, age 85, of Largo, Florida, passed away Tuesday. September 13.2005 at Cypress Palms. Largo. Lucille was bom in Hastings and moved to Largo. Fla. in 1970. She was a homemaker, a member of Hastings Presbyterian Church, a member of ■‘Suncoasters" and "Good Tymers Club." In her later years, she was an avid bridge play­ er, joining many bridge clubs and was a jig saw puzzle enthusiast Lucille had a greaF love of traveling and enjoyed traveling extensively around the world. She also loved keeping up on the lives of her many grandchildren and great-grandchil­ dren. Lucille is survived by her son, Jon Lawrence of Hastings; daughters. Marilyn Gale of Largo. Fla. and Beverly Brown of Plainwell. 10 grandchildren and seven great­ grandchildren. Services will be held in Largo. Fla. at the Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes. Serenity Gardens Chapel on Thursday. September 22. 2005. home.com) I____ Virginia P. Baker _______ | HASTINGS - Virginia P. Baker, age 85. of Hastings died Friday. September 9. 2005 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. She was bom September 23. ’919 in Cedar Rapids. Iowa, the daughter of Dwight and Bertha (Budlong) Armstrong. She was a graduate of Marshall High School. Virginia married Arthur E. Baker February 12. 1952 and he died January 5. 1994. She was an artist who enjoyed crafts and crocheting. Preceding her in death were he' parents; husband. Arthur; sisters. Martha Davies. Helen Castleman; brothers. Paul Ara^trong and Fred Armstrong. Surviving is her daughter. Peggy (Stephen) Pierce of Hastings; sons. Robert (Annette) Baker of Bellevue and Thomas Baker, seven grandchildren; one great granddaughter. Private family senices were held, burial was at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. Memorials can be made to Tliomapplc Manor. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. MASON - Wendella A. Hyde, of Mason, age 67, died September 7. 2005; bom March 29. 1938 in Hastings. Mr. Hyde was a 1956 graduate of H-tstings High School, retired from General Motors after 20 years of service and was a Century 21 Agent. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University in 1960 and served as captain in the U.S. Army Reserves for 10 years. He was Past President of the Mason Jaycees. member of the First United Methodist Church of Mason, past Scoutmaster of Troop f 763. Mason. He loved fishing, sailing, Nascar and most of all. his grandchildren. His family would like to thank Ingham Visiting Nurse Hospice tnd Prestige Way for his care. He was preceded in death by his parents. Allan and Meta Hyde. Surviving are his wife of 45 years. Linda; daughter. Julie (Russell) Hinkle; son. Brian (Carolyn) Hyde; five grandchildren. Madelynn. Nathan and Ben Hinkle and Seth and Sam Hyde; three sisters. Joyce Hyde. Janet Schilhanelk and Alice (John) Bolson Memorial services were held Saturday. September 10. at the Gorsiine-Runciman Co. Ball-Dunn Chapel. 621 S. Jefferson. Mason with the Rev. Gerhard Weigelt. Associate Pastor of the Mason First Church of the Nazarene, officiating. Interment was in Ellis Cemetery. Lacy. Those desiring may make contributions to Alzheimer's Association. 107 April! Drive. Suite 1. Ann Arbor, MI 48103-1903 or Visiting Nurse Hospice. 825 E. Michigan Avenue. Lansing. MI 48912 in memory of Mr. Hyde. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Septernoer 15. 2005 - Page 7 • WYOMING - Dorothy May (William) Krosschell of Wyoming, and formerly of Hastings, went in peace and comfort, sur­ rounded by her loving family and friends at her home on September 8, 2005. She was bom on January 29. 1925 in Hastings. She was the daughter of Beatrice and George Williams, who preceded her in death, along with her brother, Kenneth Williams, of Hastings and her son, Terry Krosschell of Wyoming. She was a graduate of Hastings High School in 1943. She is survived by her loving husband, Henry Krosschell of Wyoming; her son, Dennis (Maria) Krosschell of Cascade; her oldest daughter. Diane (Jim) Willson of Bryon Center, and her youngest daughter. Pamela (Marc) Scherer of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Terry, Angi. Shannon (Jason), Jaime, Shelby, Nicholas, and Kathleen; niece, Tammy Jo; sister-in-law, Nila Sutherlin; her very good friend, Hilda Rodgers, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Dorothy was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary for 28 years and loved to go bowling and fishing with friends and family. She will be forever remembered and missed by all as being a loving wife, wonder­ ful mother, caring grandmother, and terrific friend. She leaves behind many fond memories that will forever be cherished.------Funeral services were held Monday, September 12, 2005 at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Donald Brail officiating. Burial took place in Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Holland Home of Grand Rapids. Donald O. Manning HASTINGS - Donald O Manning, age 85. of Hastings, died Saturday. September 10. 2005 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Manning was bom on March 25. 1920 in Hastings, the son of Oscar and Goldis (Dell) Manning. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1938 from Hastings High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during World Warn. He was married to Lorraine A. Sonnevillc on November 28, 1940. Mr. Manning was affectionally known as “Mr. Fix-It" by his family and friends. It's been said, “if it's broke.'' take it to Don Manning. He had various employment dur­ ing his working life, primarily as a repair technician. He especially enjoyed repairing various items for his children, grandchildren and neighbors. Don was a licensed aviator. He was an avid pilot, enjoyed restoring airplanes and built his own airplane. He was a charter member of the Pirates Motorcycle Club, well known for restoring and repairing clocks and watch­ es. Mr. Manning is survived by his wife. Lorraine; sons. Dennis (Phyllis) Manning of Hastings and Michael Manning of Mesa, Arizona; daughters, DeLynn (Raymond) Reagan of Pierson. Sue Ann (Chris) Bedford of Morley and Mary Manning of Hastings; 11 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; half brother. Darrell Lancaster, of Galt, CA. Preceding him in death were daughter. Sharon Raber; son-in-law. Roger Raber; granddaughter. Tracy Raber; sister, Evelyn Armour, sister, Ella Ziegler Services were held Wednesday, September 14. 2005 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Willard H. Curtis officiating. Burial was at the Cedar Creek Cemetery. Casket bearers were Stephen Raber. Kevin Raber, Matthew Reagan. Mark Reagan. Adam Bedford, Specialist AnthonyMaldonado. Eric Maldonado. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeralhome.com) HASTINGS - Hazel I. (Reynolds) McPherson, age 93. of Hastings and former­ ly of Battle Creek, died Monday, September 12. 2005 at Comerstone Living Center. Hastings. Hazel was bom May 30, 1912 in Centerville. South Dakota, moving lo Michigan at a young age where she graduat­ ed from Bellevue High School. Haze) married Albert “Dale” McPherson and he preceded her in death November 7. 1993 in Tifton. Georgia. During the 1940s, she was employed at Post Cereals. Later Hazel and her husband owned and operated the McPherson Cleaners in Plainwell, Modem Cleaners in Otsego and two cleaners in Florida. She was a former member of Lakeview Baptist Church, she attended Trinity United Methodist Church where she was a member of the UMW, sang in church choirs for over 50 years and was a member of the Lake view Mother’s Singers. She enjoyed sewing, oil painting and her crafts. Hazel is survived by her daughter, Shirley M. (Bob) Tebo of Parchment; grandchildren, Denise A. (Ronald) Murray of Freeport. Stephenie L. Brown of Parchment and Ben Brown. Frank E. (Alice) Goodale of Arkansas, Dawn (John) Williams of Eckerman, Dale (Keri) McPherson of Traverse City. Dave (Kelly) McPherson of Rhode Island, Linda (Mike) Chamberlin of Portage; 26 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren; siste.’ Edna Begg of Marshall; daughters-in-law, Dorothy McPherson of Southbury, Conn., Maxine Reynolds of Florida and Joyce McPherson of Georgia; and many nieces and nephews. z She was preceded in death by her husband. Dale; son. Stephen D. McPherson in 1993; sister. Alice Soberg; brothers. Wesley, Edwin. Carl and Clinton Reynolds Jr. At the request of the family, memorial services will be held 3 p.m. Friday. September 16. 2005 at Trinity United Methodist Church. 10 Bidwell Street. Pastors David Dryer and Darrel Bosworth will offici­ ate. Interment of both she and her husband will be at Riverside Cemetery. Bellevue at a later date.' Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of LifeSpan or Kilpatrick United Brethren Church. 10005 E. Barnum Rd., Woodland. Michigan 48897. Arrangements are by the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home. To leave a message for the family, visit www.farieyestes dbwdle.com. Janet Kay Morgan DOWLING Mr. Vernon Clyde Goodman, age 64, of Dowling, died Wednesday. September 14, 2005 al Hospice Health of Mid Michigan in Lansing after a courageous battle with cancer. He was bom February 2, 1941 in Battle Creek, the son of Clyde Arthur Goodman and Clarabelle Margaret (Jordan) Castleberry. H ? was employed at Eaton Mfg. for 17 years, retiring from American Axle in Three Rivers January 2005. Vemon is survived by his daughter. Sherie L. (Jerri) Goodman of Onondaga; sons, Vemon E. (Kimberly) Goodman of Hastings; Gregory A. Goodman of Battle Creek; sis­ ters, Karen Welty of Shelbyville, Ind. and Kay Stephens of Portage; brother, Bert (Linda) Goodman of Bellevue; former spouse, Sally J. Sheldon of Bellevue; five grandchildren, one great-grandchild; and numerous nieces, nephews and many good friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather. Woodrow Castleberry; sisters. Norma Randall and Maxine Goodman. He was an avid sportsman and loved to hunt and fish. Visitation will be held at Bachman Hobble Funeral Service on Friday. September 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday. September 17. 2005 at II a.m. at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service. Rev. Lester L. DeGrool of Nashville Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be at the Bedford Cemetery in Bedford Township. Memorial tributes may be made to American Cancer Society or the Hospice Health of Mid Michigan. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. HASTINGS - Janet Kay Morgan, age 63, of Hastings, died Saturday. September 10, 2005 at her residence. She was bom February 10. 1942 in Hastings the daughter of Orville and Madeline (Allen) Everett. She attended Maple Valley Schools. Her marriage to Phillip Wright ended in divorce. Janet enjoyed crocheting, reading, watch­ ing old movies and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a former member of the Nashville Baptist Church and was currently involved with the Joyce Meyers Ministries. Janet was preceded in death by her parents and a sister. Jean Roscoe. Surviving are four children. Debra Erway of Hastings, Dawn (Mikel) Staffon of Nashville. David (Amy) Wright of Hastings. Daniel (Lorena) Wright of Hastings; special niece, Teresa Davis of Hastings, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; two sisters, Joyce (Ray) Aspinal and Joan (Larry) Elliston, both of Nashville; several nieces and nephews. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice. Visitation will be held Thursday from noon until 2 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held Thursday. September 15. 2005 at 2 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Now accepting new Wilson-Merritt Lawrence Cooley turns 99 Lawrence Cooley will be celebrating her 99th birthday on Saturday. Sept. 17th. Cards may be sent to Tendercare. 240 E. North St, RoomB-5 or a visit would be appreciated. Natalie Anne Wilson and Brent William Merritt arc pleased to announce their engage­ ment. Parents of the couple arc Roger and Naomi Wilson of Lake Odessa and Ms. Cindi Coats of Lake Odessa. Natalie is a 2001 graduate of Lakewood High School and a 2004 graduate of Grand Valley State University with a B.A. in Advertising and Public Relations. Natalie is currently employed as a manager w ith Bath & Body Works. Brent is a 1999 graduate of Lakewood High School and is a 2004 graduate of Grand Valley State University with a B.S. in Movement Science/Physical Education. Brent is currently employed with the Department of Education's 21st Century­ Community Learning Centers grant program. A September 24, 2005 wedding has been planned. Hathaways to celebrate 60th wedding anniversary Carl and Beulah (Boonie) Hathaway will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Scot 19. 2005. Carl and Boonie were married at her par­ ents' home in Hastings on Sept. 19, 1945. Their children are Larry and Marge Hathaway of Flushing. David and Cathy Hathaway of Grand Rapids, Jim and Lindy Hathaway of Jenison. They have nine grand­ children. They celebrated in August with a family picnic at Fish Hatchery Park and are planning a trip to upper Michigan. Cards may be sent to: 626 N. East Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North Vaughts to celebrate golden wedding anniversary The Rev. and Mrs. Kenneth (Helen) Vaught will celebrate their golden wedding anniver­ sary on Saturday. September 24, 2005 with an open house from 2 lo 5 p.m. at the Hastings Country Club. The event will be hosted by their children, Tim Vaught and Mindy and Tom Deckard, and their grand­ children Joel Deckard and Adam Deckard. Your presence is the only gift desired. Ken and Helen were married on August 26. 1955 in Terre Haute. Indiana. of Hastings on M-43 Ol’l \ IMH SI ') IS 2005 ~ 1:00 • 3:00 p.m. PROFESSIONALS! 3037 Wing Rd-, Ining Township THORNAPH.E-KEI.LOGG ScbooK Move in' Raised ranch on 30 acres Three-plus bedrooms. 2-plus baths. Room for expansion. addi­ Dr. Mike Callton, D.C. Mcfvgan State Unvanty National Codaga ot CNropraOK tions. additional buildings, additional houses Propens has stream, hone trails, tons of wildlife. 40x20 stable, 24x24 garage, additional 20x60 garage/storagt Price reduced-$285,000 Cal! Peter Albertmi. 616­ 291-3758; or REMAX SunQuest. 616-949-6980. Ext. 39. Call Peter Albertinl Nashville Chiropractic (517) 852-2070 We are a Blue Croce, Blue PPO, Medicare. Medicaid and PPOM provider . * SoOimi 6255 ■ 28thStreet Grand Rapds. Ml 49546 MRY SYSTEM OF SOUTHWEST MCNGIN. MC. 616-949-6980, Ext 39 VMmyMtwteat j wwmaetorateortm com • >n>i£-!tnu£—........ I �Page 8 - Thursday, September 15, 2005 - The Hastings Banner jlrmie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelil and Marcy Sugar The Lake Odessa Museum complex will be open to visitors Saturday. Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Both the depot and freight house will be open. The VFW dinner will be held from 5 lo 7 p.m. Saturday Sept. 17. at a cost of $6 per plate. The Sebewa Center United Methodist Church will be host for a dinner from 4 to 7 pjn. Saturday. Sept. 17. The menu will include mashed potatoes, vegetables, coleslaw, rolls, dessert and beverages. Cost is a free-will dona­ tion. The Ionia-Montcalm chapter of the State Employees Retirement Association will meet in two weeks, on Wednesday. Sept. 28. at noon at Montcalm Community College in Room *304 at Ionia High School. The volunteers who worked on the bams exhibit at the Ionia Free Fair will meet again later this month to review the successes and to bang forth any ideas for next year. The ongoing project is to photograph bams in the county. A new publication is available at Sunfield, a history of both the village and the high school from its beginning to 1963, when it became part of Lakewood school district. Not only docs it have graduation photos, but also stories from dozens of the graduates. Who could forget the story from several about the exasperated high school teacher who picked up his gear, fled out a classroom window and never came back? Many of them responded to the question about which teacher had to greatest impact on their lives. Sunfield, like Lake Odessa, moved because of the location of the new railroad, which gave them a direct route to the outer worid. When roads were a quagmire, they could still get out of town. The thick book sells for only $20. Once started, it is hard to put down. The Ionia County Genealogical Society met Art Meade had help from a young lady from the Wrubel family with the Lions Club's rattle. Health Line by Scott B. Brasseur. M.D. 1005 West Green Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 Telephone: 269-945 24 19 Internal Medicine last Saturday with 37 present. At least six were first-time visitors. They came from Albion. Eaton Rapids. Duck Lake and elsewhere. Local resident Dale Jackson brought a fine program, using pan of his visual Jackson story. It is amazing that he could ever locate the hundreds of family por­ traits he included, with many of them dating lo the 1800s. It was surprising to local members to see some of the well known Lake 0 people who arc a part of that mans -branched family. The background music was a joy to hear as bagpipe tunes were in the background of the narration. Larry Cahoon was the registrar and James Moses was the greeter. Refreshments were provided by the Parsons of Lowell and the Cahoons of Clarksville. The roast pork dinner at the West Berlin Wesleyan family center was well attended last Saturday. A trio of dulcimer players enter oined outside for the pleasure of the diners. Many visi­ tors used the lime to visit the Ebeneczer Center north of the church hall. It has studding and plumbing for the future rooms. Insulation is in place. Part of the building will have two stories with a balcony on three sides of the great room. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met last week Thursday evening (Sept. 8) with 20 present for a shared meal and two who came later for the program. Just as we had a potluck meal, wc had a potluck program with bits and pieces from a variety of sources. Some of the material was on hand back when the centennial history was written, but it was crowded out. A huge scrapbook compiled by Laura Haney was given by Glenn Desgranges. Much of the historical material contained therin will be copied and used in the Bugle and elsewhere. The program began with a quiz on the name of several items from the Morse collection. These items had been on display for Depot Day and are still out for visitors to enjoy. Starting in October, the meetings will begin at 7 p.m. There is time yet until the end of October to place orders for reprints of the 1891 history. The cost will be the same as it was in 1891. $55. How about that for beating inflation? There are far more local family stories and photographs than in the 1884 version which was reproduced a few years ago. Photography was more affordable and people were generally better able to have pictures taken than in an earlier time. Contact the 1CGS or check recent issues of the Ionia Shoppers Guide for order blanks . The Ionia pipet ha^ carried stories about the completion of the restoration of Greenview Point on Kimball Road east'ofLyons. This scenic over­ look was first created and dedicated in 1927 in honor of then-governor Fred Greene. It was a project of the Ionia County Road Commission, which maintained iL It was still a beauty spot in TOBACCO A number of your articles have mentioned that smoking is a problem with a lot more than just causing lung cancer. What is the latest about the problems with tobacco? You need to first separate two issues with smoking; first is the nicotine addiction and the other is the smoke itself. Nicotine itself is the chemical that keeps you addicted to tobacco. Nicotine is extremely addicting, even more so than some illegal drugs such as cocaine and heroin. Nicotine addiction can begin within days of smoking your first cigarette. Nicotine releases a chemical in the brain called dopamine, which makes you feel good. Getting that dopamine boost is part of the addiction process. If that was all that one had to worry about when smoking, it may not have turned into the medical disaster smoking is. The problem comes from the smoke, which in itself is not addicting. The smoke is just something that happens to be there as you try to get your nicotine. The smoke is what is responsible for 87% of all lung cancers and is the primary cause of other lung problems, such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Smoking is associated with heart disease and strokes. Other than lung cancer, smoking has been linked to cancer of the esophagus, larynx, throat and mouth as well as the bladder, pancreas, liver, kidney, cervix, stomach colon and some leukemia's. Smoke also irritates your skin, promotes wrinkles and yellows your teeth and fingers. Mothers who smoke while pregnant increase the risk of low birth weight babies, preterm deliveries and impair the lung function in their baby. Current treatment is directed at breaking your addiction to nicotine. The first step is to get rid of the smoke by replacing the source of nicotine from cigarettes to nicotine patches, gum or lozenges. It now even comes as a nasal spray and an inhaler. Once you get rid of the smoke, you can work on gradually reducing your addiction to the nicotine itself. Certainly the absolute best way to avoid the problems of tobacco smoke is to avoid the nicotine addiction in the first place by educating the young not to even begin smoking. Scott Brasseur. M.D. is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician for medical advise before you change anything concerning your health. It you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. Marlene Harkey and Brandon tend their station at the Woodland Lions bar­ becue. The younger Harkey children colletced more than $1,300 for the Red Cross. the early !950s, but over the later years it became badly overgrown, so the Grand River below was no longer visible. Vandals removed the dedicatory plaque. The path was overgrown. Now with some help, the Lyons Historical Society has been able to get it redone. Dozens of trees on (he slope were removed. The path is cleared. A reproduction of the placquc has been rendered. There are picnic tables and grills. Tbe view to the southeast is beautiful and the view to the southwest is far bet­ ter than it was originally. One can sec about a quarter mile of river in the distance far below. On a map this spot shows just at the top of the loop of the river, immediately west of Murphy Road. Members of First Congregational Church had a pleasant picnic at thd village park on Sunday following their 9:30 service. Ed Lane, age 102, had a fall at home onFriday evenning. He was taken by ambulance to Pennock Hospital but came home a few hours later with his arm in a sling, but no broken bones. The State Journal had an obituary for Elaine Scheldt. 86. of Eaton Rapids, who died or. Sept. 8. She was the widow of Woodrow Scheldt, who grew up in Lake Odessa, a member of the Scheidt hardware family. She was an Iowa native. She is survived by her three children: James in Arizona. Sally Churchill of Lansing.. Susan Backofen of Kansas and seven grandchildren. Her funeral was held on Monday forenoon. Former resident Jeff Eckstrom of Lowell was pictured and quoted in a Grand Rapids Press arti­ cle last week about his drive to have a leash-free park for canines. We read that once again we will have highway lane closures on M-50. This time it will be from Washington Boulevard west to the Kent County line near Hofc Church of the Brethren. In anoth­ er stretch o'. M-50 there will also be lane closures. East of town, just into Eaton County, there will be road improvements done from Round Lake Road east for several miles toward Charlotte. Note the beautiful flowers at the front of Ayres Video, at the Tom Peacock home and at Peg Faulkner's yard. Lyin'and cheatin' Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for three years, and we have a 21month-old daughter. Recently, my husband found out that he has gonorrhea. I asked him how he possibly could have contracted this disease. He insists he hasn't been with anyone else and that he would never risk losing me and our daughter. He says he goes straight to work and right back home. I can't think when he would have the opportunity to cheat, but let’s face iL it doesn't take all that long. 1 am convinced he's slept with another woman because gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease. 1 am upset, confused and crushed that my husband would lie to me like this. 1 mean, there can't be any other way to get this, right? I hate being left in the dark, and 1 don't deserve this. How do 1 get him to 'fess up? Ready to Leave Dear Ready to Leave: We don't want to break up a family, but it is highly unlikely the: your husband contracted gonorriiea through any means other than sexual contact. Symptoms usually show up within 30 days of exposure. If there are details that could exon­ erate him, you should discuss it with your gynecologist or internist, or contact the American Social Health Association (www.ashastd.org), P.O. Box 13827, Research Triangle Park, N.C. 27709. No kids allowed Dear Annie: My husband's brother is get­ ting married soon, and the couple has opted for an all-adult reception. The bride's parents do not seem to have a very high tolerance for children at all and would prefer to keep the reception very formal. All the children are invited to the ceremony, but no one under the age of 18 is invited to tbe reception, except those in the wedding party. I have three children under the age of 10. Two of our children and my husband are in the wedding. So where does that leave me and my youngest child? Hiring a baby stner is not an option because we are coming in from out of town. I have decided to go to tbe ceremony and then return to our hotel room with n.y third child and order pizza, visit the pool, etc. Am 1 making a poor choice that my husband's fam­ ily might hold against mcn — Need zn Opinion in Ohio Dear Ohio: The wedding couple is entitled to exclude children if they wish, although since three members of your family are in the wedding party, it would have been nice to make an exception for your youngest. Nonetheless, most parents in your position ask the bride and groom, or other family members, for a list of baby sitters in the area. (Considerate bridal couples provide the baby si’ters altogether.) You then have the option of hiring one to stay with your youngest child near the site of the reception. Otherwise, sorry to say. you will indeed have to skip the festivities. ‘Only lesson Dear Annie: This is in response to "Mad in Indiana." the 11-year old who was lonely. My daughter also is an only child and always felt also are financial considerations against iL "Dennis” and 1 both feel a strong sexual need for each other, but his religious beliefs say it is morally wrong to have sex outside of marriage. I'm a Christian, but I personally don't believe it is wrong, as long as our behavior is not hurting anyone. I could do without the sex if I had his affec­ tion. However, he is incapable of showing affection without it leading to sex. so be wants us just to be good friends. I don't think I can be just friends. 1 need to be held and loved. I am very unhappy, yet I think I'd be even more unhappy if I were to give up con­ tact with him. Is there any answer? — Lonely and Frustrated Dear Lonely: If you push Dennis into a sexual relationship, he may feel regretful and resent you for it. Since he is unwilling to express affection without sex. you arc al an impasse. If you truly do not wish to marry, you will have to consider Dennis a good friend and look for the affection you crave elsewhere. Sorry. Following orders Dear Annie: I married a wonderful woman with two teenage children. Let me start off by saying they are both very smart, good stu­ dents and have never had problems with drugs, alcohol or the law. I love them like they were my own. The problem is their abil­ ity to listen. When asked ao do something, neither of these ehrtdretr seems able to complete the task, or do it correctly. Dishes, chores, home­ work. you name iL it's a never-ending fight to get things done. I retired from the Army and am used to having people do what I tell them. My wife, however, believes that as long as something gets done, it doesn't matter when or how well. We fight constantly over this. My wife is evtn talking about separating. My younger stepson tells her I don't love him. and that he hairs being at home when I am here because 1 am always riding him about stuff. 1 admit iL I do, because at age 14 he can't be counted on to do his homt-woric or even feed his dog. He can spend hours or the computer, and when asked to do anything. «t takes four or five requests to get him to comply. My daughter is coming to live with js this summer, and my wife is afraid it wi2 ovate an even wider rift. We have been to covnsc’ing in the past I am willing to go again Tell me what to do. - A Stepfather in Trouble Dear Stepfather Discipline issues in step­ families must be worked out carefully. Your military attitude was fine for the Army, but it isn’t working here. You need to be more flex­ ible, and you and Mom must be on the same page. Go back for counseling with someone who deals with blended families. Also, you deprived. For the past three years, we have had for­ eign exchange students living with us. It has been a wonderful experience for everyone. My only regret is that we did not start having students earlier, when my daughter was 11 or 12 years old. My suggestion is to select a student who has interests similar to those of your child and family. Also remember that the exchange stu­ dent is NOT a built-in baby sitter and should not be expected to entertain the young chil­ can find useful information at the Stepfamily dren. I have been a volunteer area representative with Youth for Understanding for the last two years and have learned a great deal about kids and their cultures. If you are a caring family, please consider this wonderful experience. Call Youth for Understanding at 1-866-4YFU-USA (1-866-493-8872) or check the website at YFU-USA.org. - C.R. Dear C.R.: Hosting a foreign exchange stu­ dent is a terrific way to learn about other cul­ tures. Here are three more resources: Center for Cultural Interchange (cci-exchange.com) 1-888-ABROAD 1 (1-888-227-6231); AFS Intercultural Programs (afs.org) 1-800-AFSINFO (1-800-237-4636); and AYUSA (ayusa.org) 1-888-55-AYUSA (1-888-552­ Knights of Saint Andrew. I wear a kilt that is your 9872). anniesmailbox@comcast.net . or write to: Association of America (saafamilies.org), 1­ 800-735-0329. Skirting skirts Dear Annie: You made my day! Your reply to "John" about men wearing skirts was very much on target. It is almost certainly a pass­ ing fad. As a Scottish Rite Mason and a char­ ter member of The Order of the Thistle of the subdued McDonald in design. By the way. wc do not use the term "going commando." If you see a man wearing a kilt and have to know whether or not he is wear­ ing his unmentionables, just ask him if he is "regimental." Being regimental means he is not wearing anything between what you can see and what you can't. - Gerard in Guam Dear Gerard: You made our day. too. We always wondered about those kilts. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail questions to Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, Chicago. Sexual impasse IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Dear Annie: 1 am a 68-year-old widow, and Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.cre- I care very much for a 68-year-old divorced gentleman. Wc don't want to get married ators.com. COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ because it would upset our families, and there CATE. INC �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 15. 2005 - Page 9 Financial FOCUS #rom TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Barryville School District #8 Castleton Township, Barry County Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. ____________________________________________ _ ___________ _____ ____________________________________________________________________ Review Asset Mix in 401(k) and Taxable Accounts If you're like many people, you have at least two separate ’pools" of investment funds: 1) Your 401(k) or other tax-deferred, employer-sponsored retirement plan, and 2) your taxable brokerage account. Should you invest in both of them in exactly the same way? Many people do just that. In fact, to fund both their 401 (k) plans and their taxable accounts, investors put about 70 percent of their investment dollars in stocks and 30 per­ cent in bonds, according to a recent study by Carnegie Mellon University. Is this a good idea? Not according to the study that claims this type of identical allocation can eat away between 15 percent and 20 percent of the The Mudge-Berryville school By Joyce Wcinbrecht The Mudge - Barryville school was located in Section No. 32 of Castleton Townsnip. The first school building called the Mudge School after Lorenzo Mudge, one of the very first settlers of Castleton Township, was built of logs. Ellen Gilbert was the first teacher. The student body consisted of one Mead child, two Mudge children, two Seeley children and four Davis children, members of the families of the very first settlers. As population increased and with the build­ ing of the saw mill by Soloman Allen on the banks of the High Banks Creek, a hamlet of Barryville developed. The school became known as Barryville School and when Castleton Township organized its school dis­ trict, Barryville became district No. 8. A frame building was erected to replace the log school. It had two outhouses at the rear of the school. There was no well at the school in the early years. Water was carried to the school by the pailful. Both the log school and the new frame school were heated by a wood stove, with families supplying the wood in the early years. Teachers were boarded in the homes of the district families, as was the custom of the times. Board and room was considered pan of the salary or benefits as such. The teacher and the students were responsible for the janitorial work from day to day, for hauling in the water and the wood for heating the building. Some teachers who taught at the Barryville School were: Ellen Gilbert. Hortence Cook Mead (1865); Arthur Glasgow (1892), Grace Higdon Brumm (1911-1912); Alice Castlein Reynolds (1913-1917); and Elvira Durkee Sayles (1917), just to name a few. The school building has been remodeled and now serves as a private residence on Barryville Road (M-79) about one-half mile east of Barryville Road. The following article was written by Helen Skidmore Tucker and tells about her experi­ ences while teaching at The Barryville School in 1947. She writes: “I was at the Barryville School in 1947. This school was in Castleton Township, District No.7. The valuation of the district was around $143,050. The tax rate was 7 percent and the school census was 25. The school board was Earl Tobias, Burr Fassett and Hubert Lathrop. “Now the war was over and the economy was on the upgrade. My salary was $185 per month. This was one of the highest salaries in the county. “The children in Barryville School were: Stuart Day, Wendell Day, Alice Arnold Eaton. Dora Eaton, Maurice Eaton, Harley Eaton, Clair Fassett, Linda Fassett. Lois Fassett. Lee Fassett, Lyle Fassett, Gerry Gillett. Robert Gillett. Hubert Lathrop, Marleen Lathrop, Robert Lumbert. Raymond Lumbert. Mary Lumbert, Ruth Lumbert, Zane Mead. Junior Miller. Robert Miller. Lou Ann Richardson, Marilyn Richardson, Clair Tobias. Gertrude Tobias. Janet Tobias and Jerry- Tobias. “Barryville School only had 25 bolted down seats. When school started, 23 were full. A few weeks later, a knock came on the door. There stood Mrs. Lumbert with four more children. Her two boys looked like young men. My heart stood still. What are they like? Well. I need not have worried. Her boys were not troublemakers but real gentlemen. There were seats for the girls, but the boys had to sit at a table. It didn’t bother them. “As always my main aim was with school work. Each child must study and grow to the best of their abilities. At the same time I tried to make learning fun and school a happy mem­ ory. “All the years while teaching rural schools 1 had taken college classes every winter and most summers. “The Barryville School was neat and well kept We had electric lights and need only to turn the heat on. Our waler still came from an outside pump. We heated the water on top of the stove. We had good maps, several diction­ aries and good blackboards. Wc still washed our hands in a wash basin and had paper tow­ els. We were still blessed with two sturdy out­ side toilets. The teacher was the janitor as usual. Each evening the papers had to be burned in the burning barrel. I was careful to stay by it until they were all burned up. In the winter, mothers took turns bringing a kettle of hot food. The children enjoyed tha». The lunch buckets were lined up in the back of the room. “All of the children walked to school. Some were lucky to have a short walk. Others walked one mile to a mile and a half. On those cold mornings, the room had to be warm because they were cold. A crowd could gather around the stove and talk. On other mornings they would gather around my desk and I heard all of the morning news. “The children in this school worked and played together in harmony. Ball games were their favorites. In winter there were all kinds of snow activities. "One spring day we took our lunches and went to the woods for an outing. They all found their own way of having fun. I felt I was responsible for them, so I kept watch as they played. “In the spring. Miss Ardcen Decker was sent to our school from County Normal. She was to get some teaching experience in the field. The children enjoyed her. It was like having anoth­ er student for me and I tried my best to help her make it a good experience for her. “The Christmas program was our big event. All of the children had a part with the older children doing the plays. The room was deco­ rated with crepe paper streamers and Christmas art work. On the big night the little room was full of people. “After the program I’m sure the children were sizing up the tree and wondering which package was theirs. Suddenly, we heard the tinkle of a sleigh bell outside of the door. In came Santa. He spoke to the children and me. Then he went into his story of the North Pole. He had cleverly worked in the last name of every child. He ended it with "Tucker in”. My husband, Maynard Tucker, had been Santa and he did a great job. "Another fun time was when we participated in the Nashville Amateur Contest. We called our act ’Barryville Jamboree.’ The children dressed in bam dance clothes. They sang, told jokes, played a guitar and piano. They they stepped off in a lively square dance. When the audience clapped they really dressed it up. Well... they received first place. Were they jubilant! We were asked to give the same program for a 4-H gathering in Central Auditorium at Hastings. “This was another community which had pushed 4-H clubs. Boys and girls worked on proj­ ects and showed the finished projects at 4-H Achievement Day. Lois and Gertrude, our eighth grade girls, had had many years of sewing. The wool dress­ es they made that year looked like store bought dresses. After al! this time I wonder if they still sew? “I must include a little about our dear Marleen. She was one of the happiest and brightest little girls in the school. Polio had been raising its ugly head for many years, striking down people of all ages, but children were hit hard. Marleen was a victim in 1950. It left her paralyzed. By her own grit and will, she finislied high school. Then she learned to do income taxes. She developed a good business. But in 1991 she had struggled long enough. Dr. Salk didn’t work fast enough to save this beautiful child. “A school year goes slowly, but all at once the end is near. We planned to go roller skating in the morning of our last day. Then we came back to school for lunch. After eating I had worked up a graduation service for my big class of eighth-graders. It was a total surprise to them. First, we reviewed their school work and all of the successes. They were amused by the prophecy of what they would become. We willed some of the good and some of the funny qualities to the seventh grade. They were given diplomas passing them into the Nashville High School. Each received a book as a gift from me. “I consider it a blessing to end my rural school teaching at Barryville. I feel my work ended on a positive note for which I am grateful. “No more rural school doors opened for me.’’ cumulative value of your retirement accounts. What's behind this kind of erosion? It's the different tax treatment of stocks and bonds. Bond interest is taxed at your ordinary tax rate (up to 35 percent), while the maximum rate for long-term capital gains and stock div­ idends is now just 15 percent. In contrast, ali the money in your 401(k) plan will be taxed at your ordinary tax raie when you withdraw it. so if you put only stocks in your 401(k), you give up the more advantageous capital gains treatment. One possible way of improv­ ing the overall total value of your retirement holdings is to concentrate on stocks in your taxable account, while increasing the percent­ age of bonds in your 401 (k). For example, let's suppose that you plan to contribute the maximum amount of $14,000 to your 401 (k) in 2005. (If you are 50 or over, you could put in $18,000.) Also, let's assume that you could afford to put another $2,000 into your taxable account, giving you a total of $16,000 to be invested. If you followed the 70 percent equities/30 percent bonds formula, you would put 30 percent of this $16,000, or $4,800. into bonds - and to possibly receive favorable tax treatment, you'd put the entire $4,800 worth of bonds into your 401(k). You could then fill the remaining $9,200 of your 401 (k) with, stocks, and you could also invest your $2,000 in non-401(k) dollars in stocks. STOCKS Tbe following pnees are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. ABT S8C Communcatxxis Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca-Cola DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical ExxorvMobi Family Dollar FrS financial Bancorp Ford Motor Co. General Motors IBM XPenney Johnson & Johnson Kellogg's Company McDonald's Pitzer Inc. Semco Energy Sears HoUng Spartan Moton TCF finanoal Wai Mart 19.52 23.79 45.06 16.43 43 66 4996 4425 61.87 21X 18.30 9.82 32.69 80.75 48.81 64.05 45.X 33.12 25.98 6.79 1X25 1121 27.56 45.07 -.23 -.45 -21 ♦24 -.86 ■2.39 ♦1.06 ♦.81 ♦1.09 ♦ 03 -.14 •31 ■27 ♦.76 ♦26 -.50 -.54 ♦.11 ♦.13 -297 -.25 •1.19 -.62 Gold Silvof Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE $446.60 $6.97 10,597.44 1.5B ♦$2.60 -$.06 ♦8.20 ♦100M bonds figure as a "given." But is it right for you? Not necessarily. During your working years, you may want to place a majority of your investment dollars into stocks; you need the growth potential, and. especially during the early part of your career, you have plenty of time to overcome the inevitable short-term "dips’ in the market. As you move closer to retirement, you may want to shift some of your assets into more conservative vehicles, such as bonds or certificates of deposit (CDs). Yet, you could easily spend two or three decades in retirement, so you will need your accounts to continue growing even after you retire - which means you've got to have some exposure to stocks. Ultimately, however, the respective per­ centages of stocks and bonds in your 401 (k) portfolio - and in your taxable account should be based on your individual risk toler­ ance, your long-term goals, and. as we've mentioned, your time horizon. But once you’ve established an asset alloca­ tion that feels right for your needs, don’t just put your investments on "autopilot." Keep monitoring them over the years, and adjust your holdings when necessary. By making the right moves over time, you can boost your chances for long-term success. This entire site Copyright © 2005 Edward Jones Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! 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HASTINGS ART HOP Friday, September 23, 6-9 p.m. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT - FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING ALE NO. 2005-24365-DE In the matter of Amy Elizabeth Underwood, deceased Date of Birth October 29. 1906 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including James Thompsetl and John Thompsett whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following TAKE NOTICE A hearing will be held on September 29. 2005 at 11:30 am . at 220 West Court Street, before Judge Hon William M Doherty P41960 tor the following purpose On the Petition of Hastings City Bank requesting ihat Hastings City Bank of 150 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan, be appointed Persona! Representative c< the Estate of Amy Elizabeth Underwood, who lived at 1821 East Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan and who died Ju ie 23. 2005 and requesting that the Will cl the Deceased dated August 4. 1987 be admitted to Probate It is also requested that the heirs at law of sa*d deceased be determined Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Hastings City Bank, named Personal Representative, or to both the Probate Court at 220 West Court Street. Puite 302. Hastings. Ml 49058. and the named/proposed Personal Representative within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice September 12. 2005 Hudson Law Offices PLC Richard J Hudson P15220 150 West Court Street. Suite A Hastings Ml 49058 (269) 948-9292 Hastings City Bank 150 West Court Street Hastings Ml 49058 (269) 945-2401 • White's Photography • Mainstreet Savings Bank • State Grounds Coffee House • Jefferson Street Gallery • Hastings City Bank • Fish Hatchery Park • Hodges Jewelry • Anne’s Health Food • Quiting Passions For Information Call: 269-945-2002 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be lirr.ted solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Shawn M Carter, a single man. original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . as nominee for lender. Mortgagee, dated February 26. 2004. and recorded on March 2.2004 m instrument 1123024, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty And 17/100 Dollars (S91.86C 17), including interest at 8.45% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Btirry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 00 PM. on October 13.2005 Said premises are situated m Township of Maple Grove. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Commencing 760 feet South from the Northwest comer of Section 20. Town 2 North. Range 7 West: thence South on the section line 700 feet; thence East 387 feet; thence North parallel to the Section line 700 feet; thence West 397 feet to the Point of Beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated September 15. 2005 For more information, ptease call FC H 248 593 1300 Trott & Trott. P.C Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File 4065629F01 NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held September 13. 2005, are avail­ able in the County Clerk s Office at 220 W. State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS ANO PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAJRIEV1LE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: that a Pubic Heanng will be held by the Prameville Township Planning Commission on Wednesday. September 21. 2005. at 7:00 p.m. at the Pramevtlle Township Hall. 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: that the rtem(s) to be conside-ed at this Public Hearing include, «n brief, the foltowing. 1) Special Land Uso Permit and site plan review filed by Maureen & Mark Otting. 11451 Long Point, Plainwell. Ml 49080. The Parcel # in question is 12-007-006-71, located at 12503 Meriau Avenue. Plainwell. Ml 49080 The application is for the construction of a 40x64' accessory building (ordinance 4.20) of the Pramevtlle Township Ordinances, it ts to be used for storage, the construction is on vacant land This property in question is zoned “RT Single Family Low Density. Residential District. Such othe. and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission for this meeting. All interested persons arc : ivrted to be present or submit wntten comments on this special land use permit applications at tba address below. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of pnnted materials being considered at the heanng upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk. Prairieville Township Mike Herzog, Supervisor 09545100 NOTICE OF REVIEW OF JORDAN LAKE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a special assessment roll has been prepared and is on file at the offices d the Barry County Drain Commissioner located at 220 W State Street in Hastings. Michigan, and the Ionia County Drain Commissioner located at 100 W. Main Street in Ionia. Michigan, for pub­ lic examination during normal business hours Said special assessment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing the cost of the following described improvements to the property benefited therefrom: JORDAN LAKE LAKE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ANNUAL BUDGET 2006 TO 2010 Aquatic Plant Control $40 000/year Monitoring/AdministratiorVContingencies $10.000/year Total S50.00C.Vear NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Jordan Lake Improvement Board will meet at the Odessa Township Hall located at 3862 Laurel Street in Lake Odessa. Michigan, at 7:00 p.m on September 22. 2005. for the purpose of reviewing said special assessment roll and lor heanng any objections thereto An owner of or party with interest in real property to be assessed or his/her agent may appear in person to object to the special assessment or may protest such special assessment by letter filed wth (he Lake Board at or prior to the time of the heanng Wntten objections may be filed with or mailed to Jordan Lake Improvement Board, c/o Barry County Drain Commissioner. 220 W State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 Notice is also given that the owner of or party with interest in any real property within the Jordan Lake Special Assessment District who. having made an objection to said special assessment either in person or in writing, may. within thirty (30) days after the confirmation of the special assessment roll, appeal such special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal or other court of competent jurisdiction Jordan Lake Improvement Board FORECLOSURE NOTICE Th® firm « a debt col­ lector attempting to collect a debt Any information obtained will be used for this purpose If you are m the Military. please contact our office at the number listed betow MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions ol a certain mortgage made by Marco Galte and Robin Galte, Husband and Wife, Joint Tenants to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. sotety as nominee for EquiFirst Corporation, a North Carolina Corporation Mortgagee, dated November 2. 2004 and recorded November 29. 2004 m Instrument a 1137829 Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Six Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-One Dollars and Thirty-Two Cents ($146,431.32) including interest 8.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wifi be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday. September 22. 2005. Said premises are situated tn City of Hastings, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Lot(s) 27. Fairway Estates No 2. according to the recorded plat there­ of as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats. Page 8 Commonly known as 5080 Midway Drive. Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption penod shall be G months from the date of S'jch sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated AUGUST 22. 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. solely as nominee for EquiFirst Corporation Mortgagee Attorneys Potestivo & Associates. PC. 811 South Blvd Suite 100 Rochester Hills Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Fite No 05-37772 ASAP718504 0.25 9/01. W08. 9/15 , .X v- 1 • r . 09540616 The Hastings Police Department is accepting applications for the position ol Parking Enforcement Officer. This is an 18-hour per week position, with an unfixed schedule. Qualifications: Must be at least 18 yrs. old. have a high school diploma or equivalent, valid driver s license with no felony convictions. Clerical experi­ ence is preferred Applications can be obtained at the Hastings Police Department. 201 E. Stale StHastings. M/F. between 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Filing deadline is September 26th, 2005. The City of Hastings is an EOE/ADA employer. NOTICE " apcphnL’ : s*.-.- ■' The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking appli­ cants to serve on the Department of Human Services Board, /applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office. 3rd floor of the Courthouse. 220 W. State St. Hastings. (252) 945-1284. and must be returned no later than 5.00 p.m. on September 23. 2005. 00645046 NOTICE Ttie Barry County Board ol Commissioners will hu.'ri their September 27. 2005. regular scheduled nesting at 7.00 p.m. at the Orangeville Township Hall. 6912 S. Boulter Rd.. Orangeville. Michigan. WMSZ11 ___________________ 0054504) The Hastings Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. Qualifications: 21 yrs. cf age at time of appointment, high school diploma or equivalent, associate's degree in criminal justice is preferred. Applicants must have a valid driver's license, with no felony convictions and be certified, or certifi­ able by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards. Applications can be obtained at the Hastings Police Department. 201 E. State St.. Hastings, M/F. between 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Filing deadline is September 26th. 2005. The City of Hastings is an EOE/ADA employer. NOTICE ' The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Solid Waste Oversight Committee representing the following areas General Public. Solid Waste Industry. Recycling Industry and Health Association/Environmental Professional. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office. 3rd floor of tne Courthouse. 220 W State St. Hastings. (209; 945­ 1284. and must be returned no later than 5.00 p.m. on September 23. 2005 M89 Any size Quality & Affordability Premium Vinyl Windows White CITY OF HASTINGS D°J[^^Jn0 read aloud Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services 00545274 • Glass Brewage Warranty • Lifetime Warranty Installed! • SftB Money on your Hepting & Cooling Bills • Doutne-pare Glass REQUEST FOR BIDS The City of Hastings. Michigan, is soliciting bids for the provi­ sion of trees to be planted in the street nghts of way throughout the City Specifications are available from the Office of the City Clerk The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City's best interest price ano other h> tors considered Bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package— "2005/2006 Street Tree Bid.” Bids will be received at the Office of the City Cterkrtreasurer. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. until 10 00 a m. on Friday. September 30. 2005. at which time they shall be opened and • Guaranteed Low Price .Senes WOO = Call for a FREE Estimate �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 15. 2005 - Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES ■■■■■■■■■■■■MaBHMHMHaHMMaMeMaaMaaaaMBHaBBaMaaaaMaMaaB Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages, tt any, shell be limit­ ed solely to the return of tbe bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Gerald Gieseter a/k/a Gerald H Gcseter, husband and Loma B Gieseler. wife, original mortgagor(s). to Bell Com Credit Union. Mortgagee, daed June 20. 2003, and recorded on July 17. 2003 r instrument 1106745. and assigned by said Mortgagee to CUNA Mutual Mortgage Corp as assignee by an assign­ ment. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Seven And 80/100 Dollars ($124.377 80), including interest at 5 375% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on October 6.2005 Said premises are situated in Charier Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the East line ol Section 11. Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township. Barry Couny Michigan, distant South 00 degrees 18 m -»utes 52 secords West 1906.22 feet from the Norttieasi comer of sa d Section 11; thence South 00 degrees 18 minutes 52 seconds West 478.22 feet along said East Ine to the centerline of West State Road; thence Noni. 74 degrees 54 min­ utes 04 seconds West 104 7’ feet along sai^ cen­ terline; thence continuing Northwesterly 330.11 feet along sad centerline and * ie arc of a curve to the nght. the radius of which, is 764.48 feet and the Chord of which bears North 62 degrees 31 minutes 51 seconds West 327 55 feet; thence continuing along said centertine North 50 degrees 09 minutes 37 seconds West 184 50 feet to the East bne of Hillcrest Road as shown on the plat of Buenavista Heights as recorded in Liber 3 el Plats. Page 108; thence North 39 degrees 44 minutes 16 seconds East 104 16 feet (recorded as 71.13 feet) along said East line of Hillcrest Road; thence South 68 degrees 30 minutes 40 seconds East 75.00 feet; thence North 22 degrees 14 minutes 09 seconds East 3 93 feet; thence South 64 degrees 35 minutes 56 seconds East 44 67 feet; thence North 52 degrees 24 minutes 41 seconds East 46.64 feet; thence North 35 degrees 20 minutes 00 seconds East 24 09 feet, thence South 58 degrees 26 min­ utes 57 seconds East 7.71 feet; thence North 32 degrees 40 minutes 03 seconds East 120 08 feet, thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 235 77 feet to the point of beginning. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated September 8. 2005 For more information, ptease calf: FC W 248 593 1312 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys For CUNA Mutual Mortgage Corp. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4062616F01 cwmok THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the cordibons of a mortgage made by James N Grantnam and Lisa Grantham, husband and wife, to Deason One Mortgage Company. LLC., mortgagee, dated October 15. 1998 and recorded October 21. 1998 in Instrument Number 1019694. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Bank of New York, as Trustee for First City Capital Home Equity Loan Trust 1998-2. under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated 11/1/98 by assignment dated October 20. 1998 and record­ ed on May 24.1999 in Instrument Number 1029992 . Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Six and 24/100 Dollars ($120.246 2'0 including interest at the rate of 10 40% per annum Under the power of sate con­ tained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 pjn. on October 13, 2005 The premises are located in the Township of Thomapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 22. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, described as commencing at the North 1/4 post of said Section 22; thence North 88 degrees 53 min­ utes 45 seconds East 70.65 feet afc-ig the North line of said section to the centerline of highway M­ 37. thence South 29 degrees 51 minutes 15 sec­ onds East 1235.27 feet along said centertine; thence North 86 degrees 40 minutes 02 seconds East 67.10 feet lo the Northeasterly right of way line of highway M-37 for a point of beginning; thence North 86 degrees 40 minutes 02 seconds East 184.77 feet; thence North 74 degrees 57 minutes 39 seconds East 194.16 feet; thence North 29 degrees 50 minutes 6 seconds West (previously recorded as North 29 degrees 51 minutes 15 sec­ onds West) 235.81 feet, thence South 78 degrees 34 minutes 19 seconds West 372.14 feet (previ­ ously recorded as South 78 degrees 33 minutes 29 seconds West 372.29 feet) to the Northeasterly nght of way line of Highway M-37; thence South 29 degrees 50 minutes 34 seconds East (previously recorded as South 29 degrees 51 minutes 15 sec­ onds East) 221.28 feet along said right of way line to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned in accor­ dance with MCLA §600 3241a. tn which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sate TO ALL PURCHASERS The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate m the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of die bid amount tendered at sale Dateo September 15, 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Bank of New York, as Trustee for First City Capital Home Equity Loan Trust 1998-2. under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated 11/1/98 . As Assignee PO Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No 231 1158 ASAP722131 9/15. 922 9/29. 10'06 __ STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE RLE NO. 2004-24169-DE Estate of Owen G Lyons. Deceased TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS WHOSE ADDRESSES AND WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN. NAMELY RICHARD LEDESEMA AND JERRY LEDESEMA (MCA FORREST LEDESE­ MA) The decedent, who lived at 1151 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 49058 died October 10. 2004 An application for informal probate of decedent s was filed by Michael O. Lyons. 729 W Green Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 On November 29. 2004 the Barry County Probate Court. 220 W Court Street. Suite 302. Hastings. Michigan 49058. appointed Michael O. Lyons personal representat.ve of the estate He ts serving without bond. The decedent s Will dated May 12. 1989 was admitted lo probate and is the document under which Michael O. Lyons will admin­ ister. manage and distnbule the estale The court does not supervise the personal representative in the administration of an estate except in limited cir­ cumstances This is not a supervised estate An interested person may petition the court objecting to the appointment of Mchael O. Lyons as Personal Representative and/or demanding that he post a bond. The petition must be filed with the probate court along with the applicable fee Unless the court grants the petition, Mchael O Lyons will continue to serve as appointed The papers related to the estate are on file with the Barry County Probate Court. WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP David L. Skidmore P58794 111 Lyon Avenue NW. Suite 900 Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503 (616) 752-2000 Michael O Lyons. Personal Representative 729 W. Green Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE W ACTIVE Military duty. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee, in that event, your damages. If any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Donna Ohlrich. A Mamed Woman and Korey Kidder, A Single Individual, and Roger W. Ohlrich Jr.. Her Husband, original mortgagor(s). to The Provident Bank dib/a Provident Consumer. Mortgagee, dated October 30. 2002, and recorded on September 22. 2003 in instrument 1113862. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc as assignee by an assignment. In Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Two Thousand Five Hundred Ninety-Five And 85/100 Dollars ($72,595 85). including interest at 7.87% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at IGO PM. on October 13. 2005 Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbod as: Lot 4 of Block 1 of Samuel Roush's Addition to the Village of Freeport. According to the Recorded Plat Thereof. Barry County. Michigan The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: September 15. 2005 For more information, please cafl: FC X 248.593 1302 Trott S Trott. PC Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. f/k/a Countrywide Funding Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #066691F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall bs limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bradtey L Dutmer. a married person and Came M Dutmer. a married person, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for tender. Mortgage 3. dated September 12. 2001, and recorded on September 18. 2001 in instrument 1066592, and modified by agreement dated February 1.2003. and recorded on July 10, 2003 in instrument 1108227, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Two And 10/100 Dollars ($143,992.10), including inter­ est at 7.375% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hastings at 1:00 PM. on October 13. 2005 Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33. Town 3 North. Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 33. thence East 17 rods for the ptace of beginning, thence East 12 2/'10 rods, thence South 69 2/10 rods, thence West 30 2/10 rods, thence North 37 1/10 rods, thence East 17 rods, thence North 32 rods to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate Dated: September 15. 2005 For more information ptease call FC F 248 593 1313 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . as nominee lor lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite *066138F01 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent■ Estate RLE NO. 2005-24367 DE Estate of Geraldme Johnson D-te of birth 12­ 15-11. TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Geraldine Johnson, who lived at 722 Durkee Street Nashville. Michigan died June 8. 2005 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will forever barred unless presented to Gerald Johnson, named personal rep­ resentative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W Court. Ste 302. Hastings, and the named/proposed personal repre­ sentative within 4 months after the date of publica­ tion of this notice September 8. 2005 Robert J Longstreet P53546 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-3495 Gerald Johnson 4550 S M-66 Highway Nashville. Ml 49073 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACPVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sate may be rescinded "ly the foreclosing mortgagee, in that ev.wrt. your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed sotety to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered al sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Neal F Elliott and Michelle Elliott, his wife, original mortgagor(s) to National City Mortgage Services Co . Mortgage, dated November 26. 2001, and recorded on December 4. 2001 in instrument 1070728. in Barry county records. Michigan, on whiun mortgage there is claimed to be at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Four And 72'100 Dollars (*92.454 ^2). including interest at 6.75% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notce ts hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on October 13. 2005 Said premises are situated tn Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Units 3 and 4. Guernsey Highlands, a condominium according to the Master Deed recorded m Liber 636, on Page 592, and First Amendment recorded in Liber 668. on Page 222; and Second Amendment recorded in Document No. 1002532. Together with nghts in general common elements and in limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and described m Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978. as amended. Barry County Records The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. m which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated. September 15. 2005 For more information, ptease call: FC F 248.593 1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Nation; ’ City Mortgage Services Co 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #066126F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rosemoeo oy ine roreciosing mortgagee, in that event, your damages. If any. shall be limit­ ed solely to ths return of ths bid amount tendared at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Delano R. Endsley Jr., and Luanda M Endsley, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc as nominee for Lender. Mortgagee, dated November 21. 2003. and record­ ed on January 27. 2005 in instrument 1! 40755. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Three Tfiousand Sixty-Five And 90/100 Dollars ($123,065.90). including interest at 9.15% per annum Under the power of sate contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at trie Barry County Courthouse m Hastings at 1G0 PM. on September 22. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Baftimore. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 3 of Greenfield's Plat, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 105, Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: August 25. 2005 For more information, please call: FC S 248 593 1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc as nominee for Lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #064058F01 —— AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE NOT,rY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE SOLITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Janet Lewis and Ardis Lewis wife and husband. Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . Mortgagee, dated the 24th day of October. 2003 and recorded m the office of the Register of Deeds for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 12th day of November, 2003 in Instrument Nc 1117447 of Barry County Records said Mortgage is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of Cna Hundred Twenty-One Thousand Sixty-Three and 29/100 ($121.063 29). and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity haring been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 22nd day of September. 2005 at 1 00 o'clock p.m Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate al pubic auction, to the highest btoder. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described m said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 7 375% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the under­ sign'd, necessary to protect its interest m the premises Which said premises arc described as foltows Ail that certain piece or parcel of land situ­ ated in the Township of Yankee Springs. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit; Lot 35. Wilsons Plat of Turner Lake. Part of Section 23. Town 3 North. Range 10 West. Yankee Spnngs Township Barry County. Michigan, as recorded m Liber 5 of Plats. Page 19. Barry County­ Records During the six (6) months immediately following the sate, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed during 30 days immedi­ ately following the sate Dated 8/25/2005 MERS Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. P C Attorney for MERS 888 W. Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48064 248-362-2600 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE •S1UTARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth Kenyon and Pauhne M Kenyon, husband and wile, to CitiFmanoai. Inc. mortgagee, dated August 19. 2003 and recorded August 25. 2003 m Instrument Number 1111749. and ■envener s affidavit to correct legal description si.omitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Four and 15/100 Dollars ($114,124 15) including interest at the rate ol 6 81% per annum Under the power of sale contained m the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings m Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 p.m on October 13, 2005 The premises are located m the Township of Barry. Barry County. Michigan and are described as Commencing at the Northwest comer of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1 /4 of Section 5. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, for the beginning, thence East 4 Rods, thence South 10 Rods, thence West 4 rods, thence North 10 Rods to the beginning. ALSO com­ mencing at the Northwest comer of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 5. thence South 10 Rods from the place of beginning; thence East 4 Rods; thence South 13 Rods 1/2 feet; thence West 4 Rods, thence North 13 Rods 5 1/2 feet to the beginning The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate m the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate Dated September 15. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for CrtiFtnancial. Inc. As Mortgagee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 293 0149 imero Ivy Woods Condominiums - Hastings ^OPEN: TUESDAY 3-6, THURSDAY 3-6 Deluxe Homes Ikbe Prices darting at $189,900 Golf Cu’irse Views / Year Golf Membership Included (616) 791-1500 • 1-800-290-3289 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public heanng concerning proposed amendments to the Praineviite Township Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map will be held on Wednesday. Septembar 21.2005. commencing at 7GO p.m. at the Pramevtlle Township Hall. 10115 South Norris Road, within the Township PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered at this public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1 The application ’or tT-e proposed rezoning from an existing 'R T Single Family Low Density Residential District zoning classification to a proposed 'R-2' Single Family and Two Family Medium Density Residential District zoning classification of an approximately 1 acre parcel generally described as being located at 12503 Mertau Avenue in Prairieville Township (tax par­ cel ID number 12-007-006-71). It is also proposed to amend the Praineviite Township Land Use Plan with respect to the aforementioned property so as to change the land use classifi­ cation from a Low Density Residential land use classification to a Medium Density Residential land use classification 2 The application for the proposed rezoning from an existing 'A‘ Agricultural District zoning classification to a proposed *R-2’ Single Family and Two Family Medium Density Residential District zoning classification of an approximately 2 acre parcel of land generally described as Hemlock Island. Pine Lake in Praineviite Township (tax parcel ID number 12-270-003-00) H is also proposed to amend the Prameville Township Land Use Plan with respect to the afore­ mentioned property so as to change the land use classification from the Agr.cufturai land use classification to a Medium Density Residential land use classification 3. Such other and further matters as they may property come before the Planning Commission at the Pubic Heanng PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Zoning Ordinance and Township Land Use Plan and Map and the proposed amendments thereto may be examined at the Praineviite Township Hall located at 10115 South Norns Road within the Township st any reasonable time from and after the first publication of this Notice until and including the time of the pubic hearing and may be further examined at the pubic heanng The Praineviite Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the nght to make changes tn the above mentioned proposed zoning amendments at or following the pubic hear­ ing All interested parties are invited to be present to partcipate in o^cusscn on the matter Praineviite Township will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the heanng impaired and audio tapes of pnnted material being considered at the hearing, to indi­ viduals with disabilities at the heanng upon five (5) days notce to the Praineviite Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Praineviite Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Normafean Nichols, Clerk Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Ml 49046 (269) 623-2664 �’age 12 - Thursday. September 15. 2005 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES, PC.. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Defautt has been made m the conditions ol a mortgage made by: MICHAEL R. KEELER and REBECCA R KEELER, as husband and wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., ("MERS") solely as nominee for Lender and Lender’s successors and assigns. Exchange Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated December 28. 2001. and recorded on January 9. 2002 in Document No 1072704. said mortgage re­ recorded December 1. 2004 in Instalment No. 1137980. Barry County Records. Michigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be dee at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY AND 70/100 DOLLARS ($110,150 70). including interest at .'.125% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 o'clock p.m.. on. Septemoer 22. 2005. Said Premises are stuated in Township of Cartton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That pan of the Northwest 1/ 4 of the Southwest 1/ 4 ol Section 30, Town 4 North, Range 8 West. Cartton Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 30. 194 5 feet from the West 1/ 4 post thereof; thence East 571 feet, more of less, along iha oouth line of lands conveyed an recorded m Liber 143 of Deeds, on Page 198 to the East line of the West 1/ 2 of the Northwest 1 / 4 of the Southwest 1/ 4 of Section 30; thence South 297 feel along said East line; thence West 571 feet, more or less, to the West line of Section 30; thence North 297 feet to the place of beginning TAX ID NO 08-04-030-325-100-02 The Redemption penod shall be 12 months from the date of such sate Dated August 22. 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., (‘MERS*) solely as ror.inee for Lender and Lender's successors arj assigns. Exchange Financial Corporation. Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. PC. 23100 Providence Drive. Suite 450 Southfield. Michigan 48075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronald L Blossom and Angela M Blossom, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Amenquest Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated August 10. 2004. and recorded on August 26. 2004 in instrument 1133046. in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Amenquest Mortgage Securities. Inc. Asset Backed Pass­ Through Certificates. Quest Trust Senes 2005-X1 Under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 1. 2005. without recourse as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Seven Thousand Three Hundred And 66/100 Dollars ($97.300 66). including interest at 9.25% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on October 6. 2005 Said premises are situated m Village of Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 106, Village of Nashville, accord­ ing to the recorded plat tt»oreof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 10 The Village of Nashvtlte. County of Barry, and State of Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: September 8. 2005 For more information, please call: FC H 248 593 1300 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys For Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Amenquest Mortgage Securities. Inc.. Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates. Quest Trust Series 2005-X1 Under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 1. 2005. without recourse 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4065732F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gilbert L Douglas and Tory Kay Douglas, husband and wife, to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated November 22. 2003 and recorded December 5. 2003 in Instrument Number 1118750. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc.. Asset Backed Pass Through Certificates. Senes 2004-R1 under the Pooling & Servicing Agreement dated as of February 1.2004 Without Recourse by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Eight and 72/100 Dollars ($101,858.72) including interest at the rate of 8.85% per annum. Under the power of sate contained tn the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State ol Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pari of them at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 p.m. on October 6. 2005 The premises are located m the City of Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 7.8 and 9 of Daniel Staleys (Addition) accord­ ing to the recorded Plat thereof The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate TO ALL PURCHASERS The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower in that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return o’ the bid amount tendered at sate Dated September 8. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Amenquest Mortgage Securities Inc. Asset Backed Pass Through Certificates. Senes 2004-R1 under the Pooling & Servicing Agreement dated as of February 1. 2004 Without Recourse . As Assignee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007 5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No 214.2343 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by Michael Saxton, a single man. of 426 South Dibble Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. and Bond Mortgage & investment Corpot a ton a corporation organized and ex.sting under the laws of the State of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern, SE. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507. dated March 13. 2000. and recorded on March 20. 2000. in Instrument Number 1042245. of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon which there is now claimed to be due for pnndpal and interest the sum of Thirty Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty Sevan Dollars and Sixty Two Cents ($37,957.62) and no suit or pro­ ceedings at law having been instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sate contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on October 6. 2005. at 1.00 p.m the undersigned will sell at the East door of the Barry- County Courthouse W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court lor the County of Barry, at pubic venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid said Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sale, including attor­ ney's fees allowed by law. the promises in said mortgage located in the City of Hastings. Barry County and which are described as follows: The South 1/2 of Lots 3 and 4. Block 3 of HJ Kenfields Addition according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1. of Plat. Page 9 Item 308-55-235-007-00 which has an address of 426 South Dibble Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sate. Bond Mortgage 4 Investment Corporation 2007 Eastern. SE Grand Rapids. Ml 49507 Dated August 24. 2005 Drafted by William M Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa Avenue, NW Suite 205-C Grand Rapids Ml 49503 (616) 458-1315 maBHamasmm ■ ■ * Great job qualifying for the USA Figure 8 Championship in Munger on Sept. 17th ■ ■ *, : GOOD LUCK!! J Brian 45 Scott 87 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by David Beck and Paula Beck, husband and wife, original mort­ gagor (s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc as nominee for lender Mortgagee dated January 23. 2003. and recorded on January 27. 2003 in instalment 1096298. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tlie date nereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-Four And 32/100 Dollars ($164,394.32). including interest at 6 25% per annum Under the power of sate contained m said mort­ gage ano the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 100 PM. on September 22. 2005 Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1. Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Village of Freeport Irving Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as Commencing at the West 1/4 comer ol said Section 1; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 21 seconds East 2620 06 feet along the North line of said Southwest 1/4 to the central 1/4 comer of said Section 1; thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes 49 seconds West 596.23 feet ate ng East line of said Southwest 1/4 to the point of beginning of this description; thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes 49 seconds West 725.00 feet along said East line; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 48 seconds West 574.00 feet along the South line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 54 seconds East 833.51 feet: thence Southeasterly 206 83 feet on the arc of a 454.10 foot radius curve to the nght with a central angle of 26 degrees 05 minutes 49 seconds and a chord bearing South 58 degrees 20 minutes 06 sec onds East 205 05 feet; thence North 89 degrees 42 minutes 48 seconds East 400 00 feet to the point of beginning Together with and subject to a non­ exclusive 66 00 foot wide easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes in the Northeast 1 /4 of the Southwest 1/4. Section 1, Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Village of Freeport. Township of Irving. Barry County, Michigan, the centerline of said ease­ ment being described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 corner of said Section 1; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 21 seconds East 1310.03 feet along the North line of said Southwest 1/4; thence South 00 degrees 02 minutes 5^ seconds West 466 86 feet along the West line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 to the point of beginning of this easement description: thence North 89 degrees 42 minutes 48 seconds East 587.67 feet, thence Southeasterly 356 65 feet on the arc of a 454 10 foot radius curve to the nght with a central angle of 45 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds and a chord bearing South 67 degrees 47 minutes 12 seconds East 347.55 feet to a radius point of 60.00 foot radius tum-around and the point of ending of this easement centerli u description The redempbo i period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate Dated August 25. 2005 For more infoniation. please call: FC R 248 593 1305 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . as nominee for lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite *063692F01 Notice CM Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gerald T Davis and Vicki C Davis, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for tender. Mortgagee, dated October 21. 2003. and recorded on October 29. 2003 in instrument 1116570, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof tbe sum of One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand One Hundred Forty And 92/100 Dollars ($125,140 92). including interest at 7 15% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on October 6.2005 Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Commencing at the center of Highway M-43 where it intersects the South Section line of Section 14. Town 3 North. Range 9 West, for the point of beginning; thence Northerly along the centerline of M-43 500 feet; thence East 175 feet; thence South 500 feet more or less to the South line of Section 14; thence Westerly along the section hne to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: September 8. 2005 For more information, please call FC S 248 593 1304 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc as nominee for lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4065283F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven Hanson and Jennifer Hanson husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporahon a New Jersey Corporation Mortgagee, dated March 23. 2004. and recorded on April 26. 2004 m instrument 1126399. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Three And 35/100 Dollars ($137.583 35). including interest at 6% per annum Under the power of sate contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that sate mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings at 1O0 PM. on October 13, 2005 Sate premises are situated in Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 48. Misty Ridge No 2. according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 6 of Plats, on Page 49. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: September 15. 2005 For more information, please call FC S 248.593 1304 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys For Chase Home Finance. LLC succes­ sor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4066217F01 oaMStTs AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Geih Green, a married woman of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to Long Beach Mortgage Company dated the 21st dey of November. A.D. 2001, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry end State of Michigan, on the 6th day of December. A.D 2001. in Instrument No. 1070894 of Barry Records, which sate mortgage was thereafter on. to-wrt the 2nd day of June. A D 2004. assigned to Wachovia Bank. N.A. (formerly known as First Union National Bank), as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2001-4. thru mesne assignments and record­ ed on June 9. 2004 tn the office of Register of Deeds in Instrument No 1129022 for sate County o' Barry Records, on which mortgage there is clatrxte to be due. at the date of this notice, for pnnopa. and interest, the sum of $82,400 84 (Eighty Twc r.xxisand. Four hundred dollars and Eighty Four ) including interest there on at 11.15% (eleven point one five) percent per annum And no suit proceedings at law or in equity hiv­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured oy sate mortgage or any part thereof Now. therefore by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the Stale of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice ts hereby given that on . the 6th day of October. A.D.. 2005. at 1:00 o'clock said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the high­ est bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Barry County. Michigan, of the prem­ ises described in said mortgage Which said prem­ ises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate m the of Delton, in the County of Barry and Stale of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Lots 129.130 131 and 223 ol Lakewood Estates, accoroi ng to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded •n Liber 4 of Plats on Page 19 Commonly known as: 7460 Elmwood Tax ID: 08-07-160-108-00 (Lots 129 and 103) The redemption penod shall be from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accor­ dance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shah be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: September 1. 2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO . L.P.A By Dante! E Best. (P-58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weltman. Weinberg & Reis Co.. L.P.A 755 W. Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy. Michigan 48084 WWR404438224 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-8100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTTVC MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made m the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Douglas C Gonsalves and Mar/ Lou Gonsalves, husband and wife as joint tenants of Barry County. Michigan, Mortgagor to Long Beach Mortgage Company dated the 23rd day of October. A D 2000. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, tor the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 31st day of October. A D 2000. in Instrument No 1051393 of Barry Records, which sate mortgage was thereafter on. to-wrt the 20th day of June. A.D 2005. assigned lo Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, f/k/a Bankers Trust Company of California. NA. as Trustee foi Asset Backed Securities Corporation Long Beach Home Equity Loan Trust 2000-LB1. thru mesne assign­ ments and recorded on July 26. 2005 m the office of Register of Deeds in Instrument No 1150055 for said County of Barry Records, on which mortgage there ts claimed to De due. at the date of this notce. for principal and interest, tbe sum of $87,943 75 (zighty Seven thousand. Nine hundred Forty Three dollars and Seventy Five ) including interest there on at 10.95% (ten point nine five) percent per annum. And no surt proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by sate mortgage or any part thereof Now. therefore by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on . the 6th day of October. A D.. 2005. at 1:00 o’clock said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate at public auction, to the high­ est Udder at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Barry County. Michigan, of the prem­ ises described in sate mortgage Which sate prem­ ises are desenbed as follows All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the of Hastings, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and desenbed as follows to wit: The East 48 feet of Lot 1306 of the City. Formerly Village ot Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof Commonly known as 319 W South Street Tax ID 08-55-001-471-000 The redemption period shall be from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accor­ dance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date Gt such sale Dated: September 1. 2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG A REIS CO.. LP.A By Daniel E Best. (P-58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weltman. Wemberg & Reis Co.. LP.A. 755 W Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy. Michigan 48084 WWR #04382426 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee, tn that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return ot the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert J Buchanan and Amy L Buchanan, husband and wile, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for tender. Mortgagee, dated October 15, 2003. and recorded oi. October 22. 2003 in instrument 1116091, m Barry county tecords. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the vim of One Hundred Sixty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Three And 84/100 Dollars ($161,963.84) including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under tht> oowe; of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the sLMute :n such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hersby g>yen that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some oart of them, at public venaue. it ’he Barry County Courthouse tn Hastens at 1:00 PM on October 6. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Praireville. Barry County. Michigan. «;nd ar9 described as: The East 1/2 of the East 1/2 of *he Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 10 Town 1 North. Range 10 West The redemption penod shall be 12 months from the date of such sate Dated: September 8. 2005 For more information, ptease call: FC G 248 593 1310 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for tender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5827 Fite #065449F01 omw Convenient... Choices... YES! YES! Say goodbye to long lines and single carrier solutions 'Yes!" to SPS sunshine Pack & Ship 511 W. State Street Between Pizza Hut and Wendy's in Hastings Homes for Sale -1998-2000 Four Seasons Homes for Sale Financing Available w/S1.000 Down Payment. Own your own place for less than S500 per month. Baltimore Terrace MHP - (269) 948-3906 (269) 946-9610 Open Mon thnj Fri. 9 6 30 Sat 10-2 ■ Fax (2691 948-9680 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 15. 2005 - Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steve Main and Abigail Mam. husband and wife, lo Amera Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, mortgagee. dated November 1. 2002 and recorded November 7. 2002 m Instrument Number 1091211. Barry County Records Said mortgage >s now held by Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporo’xxi by assign­ ment dated November 14. 2002 and recorded on May 9. 2003 m Instrument Number 1103945 . Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Seventy-One Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Nine and 58/100 Dollars ($71,869.58) including interest at the rate of 9.25% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises. or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on September 29. 2005 The premises are located m the City ot Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 3 of Block 5 of RJ Grants Second Addition to the City of Hastings, and the West 8.25 Feet of Lot 2 of Block of RJ Grants Second Addition to the City of Hastings according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats Page 16 The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless the prop­ erty is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ot the sale TO ALL PURCHASERS The foreclosing mort­ gagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there ts a simultaneous reso­ lution with the borrower In that event, your dam­ ages rt any are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale Dated: September 1. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation . As Assignee PO Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 221 2476 ASAP719278 9/01. 908 9/15. 9/22 o^o. Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS' Th.s sale may be resanded by the foreclosing mortgagee In that event, your damages, H any. shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Roberta McNatt. an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s). to Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis. Mortgagee, dated December 17. 2004. and record­ ed on December 27. 2004 tn instrument 1139146. in Barry county records. Mch^an. on whch mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Four And 32/100 Dollars ($57.884 32). including interest at 6.5% per annum Under the power of sate contained in sate mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings at 1.00 PM. on September 29. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Barry Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Beginning 1536 n feet East of the South 1/4 post of Section 20. Town 2 North Range 9 West, thence North 00 degrees 57 minutes West 433.0 feet, thence East 262 feet, thence South 00 degrees 54 minutes 09 seconds West 432 99 leet. thence West 248 feet along the South line of said Section to the place of beginning Subject to highway right of way for Cloverdate Road The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated September 1, 2005 For more information, please call FC W 248 593 1312 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys For Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis 30400 Talegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms Michigan 48025-5822 File #064651F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing r.xirlgagee. In that event, your damages. If any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas L. Wargo and Dorothy L Wargo, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to First Horizon Home Loan Corporation Mortgagee, dated July 15. 2003. and recorded on July 24. 2003 in instrument 1109312. in Barry county records. Michigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ninety-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Nine And 47/100 Dollars ($198,769.47). including interest at 4.5% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pail of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on September 22. 2005 Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lots 37. 38 and 39 of the Plat of Shady Shores according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 29 Except part of Lot 37 of the Plat of Shady Shores described Commencing at the Northwest comer of Lot 37 of the Plat of Shady Shores, thence South 80 degrees 07 minutes 45 seconds East 88 59 feet, thence North 84 degrees 33 minutes 15 seconds West 39.55 leet. thence North 76 degrees 34 min­ utes 30 seconds West 49 25 feet to the Place of Beginning Tbe redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in when case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated August 25. 2005 For more information please call FC D 248 593 1309 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys For First Horizon Home Loan Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #064364F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt col­ lector attempting to collect a debt Any information obtained will be used for this purpose If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Brenda Lynn Spencer, married and Clifford Spencer afaJa Clifford Burntey Spencer to Long Beach Mortgage Corporation a Delaware Corporation Mortgagee dated June 24 2003 and recorded July 9. 2003 in Document « 1108147. Barry County Records. Michigan Said mortgage was subsequently assigned to Wachovia Bank NA. as Trustee for the registered holders of GSAMP Trust 2004-SD1. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Senes 2004-SD1. on wh-ch mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-Nine Dollars and Ninety-Six Cents ($109,729 96) including interest 9.25% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday. September 29. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as Lot 27. Pta' of Ridgewood Hills, as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats, on Page 85 of Barry County Records Commonly known as 114 Ridgewood Trail. Delton Ml 49046 The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such site, unless determined abandoned in accordance wni< 19480.600 3241a. m which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated AUGUST 24. 2005 Wachovia Bank. N A as Trustee for the reg.stered holders of GSAMP Trust 2004-SD1. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Senes 2004SD1. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys Potestivo & Associates. PC 811 South Blvd Suite 100 Rochester Hills. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Fite No 05-37844 ASAP718909 8/30. 9/6. 9/13 9/20 oami Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be resanded by the foreclosing mortgagee In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason K French and Charlene D French, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp . Mortgagee, dated September 17.2004. and record­ ed on September 29. 2004 in instrument 1134321. tn Barry county records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot One Hundred Ten Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Eight And 38/100 Dollars ($110.228 38). including interest at 8.625% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 100 PM. on September 29. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lol 23. of Daisy Hill, according to tbe recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Pte's. Page 28 The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless oetermined abandoned m accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. tn which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date o' such sale Dated September 1. 2005 For more .nformabon, ptease eali FC S 248.533 1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Chase Home Finance. LLC. succes­ sor in interest by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #065054F01 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Roberta E Wierenga. a single person, also known as Roberta Wierenga of Barry County, Michigan. Mortgagor to Fifth Third Bank dated the 3lst day of January, A.D. 2003. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 18th day of February. A D 20G3, in Document No 1097742 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $149,719 96 (One hundred Forty Nine thousand. Seven hundred Nineteen dol­ lars and Ninety Eight cents) including interest there on at 6.49% (six point four nine) percent per annum And no suit proceedings at law or in acuity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt tocured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on . the 22nd day of September. A.D. 2005. at 1 00 o’clock said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate at public auction, to the high­ est bidder, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Barry County, Michigan, of the prem­ ises described in said mortgage Wh-ch said prem­ ises are desenbed as follows AH thal certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Yankee Springs, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and desenbed as follows to wrt Condominium Unit 22. Bay Meadow Condominium. A Condominium according to the Master Deed Recorded in as Document No 1052228, m the office of the Barry County Register of Deeds and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plat No. 19. together with full rights m general common elements and lim­ ited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as desenbed in Act 59 of Public Acts of 1978 as amended Commonly known as 1632 Parker Dr Tax ID: 06-16-280-022-00 The redemption penod shall be six montns from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shah be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated August 18. 2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG 4 RElS CO . L.P.A By Daniel E Best. (P-58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weltman. Weinberg 4 Rets Co . L P A 755 W Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy. Michigan 48084 WWR#03766595 Pub 8/19-9/16 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven Ralph Dewitt and Tern L Dewitt husband and wife, as joint tenants, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . as nominee for tender. Mortgagee, dated February 17. 2004. and recorded on February 27. 2004 in instrument 1122836 m Barry county records Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Six And 95/100 Dollars ($134.706 95). including interest at 5.125% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part ot them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 00 PM. on September 29, 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described is The South 221 50 feet of the East 885 00 feet of the North 30 acres of the South onehalf of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 1, Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan The redemption penod shall be 12 months from the date of such sate Dated September 1. 2005 For more information, please call FC S 248 593 1304 Trott 4 Trott. P C Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc . as nominee for tender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #065384F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kay L. Morgan, an Unmarried Woman, ongtnal mortgagor(s). to Mortgage E. ■drome Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee lor tender. Mortgagee, dated October 25. 2002. and recorded on November 4 2002 in instrument 1090793. in Barry county records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the daie hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand Four Hundred Fifteen And 54/100 Dollars ($92.415 54). including interest at 7.875% per annum Under the power of sate contained m sate mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro vteed. notice is hereby given that sate mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hastings at 1.00 PM. on September 29. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as BEGINNING AT A PO’NT WHICH IS 325 94 FEET NORTH AND 2141 49 FEET WEST OF THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SECTION 16. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 59 DEGREES 29 MINUTES WEST 119 FEET; THENCE NORTH 16 DEGREES 56 MINUTES WEST 10239 FEET; THENCE NORTH 59 DEGREES 29 MINUTES EAST 104 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 25 DEGREES 22 MINUTES EAST 100 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALSO. BEGINNING AT A POINT WHICH 15 355 13 FEET NORTH AND 2288 10 FEET WEST OF THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SECTION 16. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 16 DEGREES 56 MINUTES EAST 31 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 16 DEGREES 56 MINUTES EAST 70.16 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 59 DEGREES 29 MINUTES WEST 70 FEET TO SHORE OF LIME LAKE; THENCE NORTHWEST­ ERLY ALONG SAID SHORE 28 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 105 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 6 months ‘mm the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ot such sale Dated. September 1. 2005 For more information, please call FC X 248 593 1302 Trott 4 Trott. PC Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc as nominee for lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #064490F01 1 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been maoe in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven M McCall, an unmarried man. original mortgaga(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee lor lender. Mortgagee dated Septemtxr 30. 2003. and recorded on February 4. 2004 in Liber 2627 on Page 525. m Aitegan county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Four Hundred And 89/100 Dollars ($226,400 89). including interest at 5% per annum Under the power ol sate contained in sate mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that sate mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at public vendue, at the East front entrance to the Allegan County Building in Allegan at 900 AM. on October 20. 2005. Sate premises are situated in Charter Township of Gunplain. Allegan County, Michigan and are desenbed as The following parcel is also located in Praineviite Township. Barry County. Michigan; Lot 64 Shangn La Number Two Subdivision in Sections 24 and 25. Town 1 North Range 11 West, as recorded in Liber 10 of Plats m Pages 72. 73 and 74; and Section 19 and 30. Town 1 North Range 10 West. Prameville Township. Barry County. Michigan, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 71. The redemption penod shall be 6 months inxn the date of such sate, untess determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated September 15. 2005 For more information, please caH: FC X 248 593 1302 Trott 4 Trott. P C Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . as nominee for tender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #051659F02 THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donald E Lavair Jr and Sara E. Lavair. husband and wife, to Amenquest Mortgage Company mortgagee, dated October 28. 2004 and recorded November 18. 2004 tn Instrument Number 1137435. Barry County Records Sate mortgage ts now held by WM Specialty Mortgage LLC Without Recourse try assignment submitted to c.- te record­ ed by the Barry County Register of Dueds There claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Thirty and 17/100 Dollars ($189.433.' 7) including interest at the rate of 6.95% per annurr Under the power ot sate contained n the mort­ gage and the statutes ot the State of Mch«gan. notice ts hereby g /en that the mortgage wiH u* foreclosed by a sate of tne mortgaged premises. or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in B^-ry County. Michigan at 1 OO p.m. or. September 29. 2005 The premises are located in the Township of Thomapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as The South 220 Feet of the West 264 Feet of the West 330 Feet of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17, Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Thomapple Township. Barry County. Michigan The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, untess the property is deter mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date ol the sate TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the bte amount tendered at sate Dated September 1.2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys lor WM Specialty Mortgage LLC. Without Recourse . Ar Assignee PO Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Ate No. 214 2317 pOWEROSA GOLF COURSE * SENIORS Monday-Friday 9 holes + cart *9.00 295 Peets Road • Middleville (269) 948-0()5X Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made »n the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas L Vandenberg. unmarried mate. original mortgagors), to Northern Mortgage Services. Inc. Mortgagee dated May 12. 1999. and recorded on May 17. 1999 in instrument 1029634. and assigned by sate Mortgagee to Flagstar Bank. FSB as assignee by an assignment, tn Barry county records. Michigan, on whch mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-One Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Three And 38/100 Dollars ($81,263 38). including interest at 6 875% per annum Under the power of sate contained m sate mort­ gage and the statute in such case made ano pro­ vided. notice ts hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 00 PM. on September 29. 2005 Sate premises are situated tn Village of Mtedtevilte. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as; Lot 106. Mtedtev te Downs Addition No. 5. according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 43 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated September 1. 2005 For more information, please call FC W 248 593 1312 Trott 4 Trott. PC. Attorneys For F’.agstar Bank FSB 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #064246F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFACE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee, in that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Defautl has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven M Hawthorne, an unmarried man. by hts attorney in fact. Julie L LaJoye onginal mortgagorts) to Heartwell Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 10 1999. and recorded on February 24 1999 in instrument 1025591. and assigned by sate Mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . as nominee for tende> as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Four Thousand Ninety-Four And 44/100 Dollars ($44,094.44). including interest al 7.25% pet annum Under the power of sate contained in sate mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that sate mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on October 6. 2005. S^te premises are situated m Crty of Hastings Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as That par of Lot 70 of Supervisor Glasgow's Addition Number 2 to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 ot Plats on Page 4. desenbed as: beginning at a pant on the West line of Section 21. distant 405 5 feet South of the Northwest com©.- of Section 21. running East 103.5 feet; thence North 46 degrees 15 minutes East 375 feet lu Highway M-^9. thence South 44 degrees East along sate Highway 10 rods; thence South 46 degrees 15 i.^nutes West 30 rods; thence West to West line of s©.rt section; thence North on said section line to place o begin­ ning Except commencing at a point on tte Wv<t line of said Section 21. 406 5 feet South of the Northwest comer of sate Section 21 for a place ol beginning; thence South approximately 10 ods to an iron stake; thence East 128 feet, thence due North to the intersection of a Ime which begirs at a point 103.5 feet East of the place of beginning and extends North 46 degrees 15 minutes East *rom that point; thence Southwesterly from the pant of said intersection to a pant 1035 feet East of th*, place ot beginning; thence West 103.5 feet to the place of beginning. Barry County Records The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, untess determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shal* be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated September 8. 2005 Fa more information, please call FC J 248.593.1311 Trott 4 Trott. P.C Attorneys For Mortgage Electron*: Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee fa lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #066061F01 i*M4o.r CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS The City of Hastings Michigan, is sobethng bids for the provi­ sion of a 2005 (4x4) Loader/Backhoe for use by the Department of Public Services. Speafcations are available from the Office of the City Cterk The City ot Hastings reserves the nght to reject any and all btes. to waive any irregularities in the bte proposals and to award the bte as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered Btes shall be ctearty marked on the outstee ot the submittal package-"2005 ( 4x4) LoadenBackhoe Bid. ’ Btes will be received at the Office of the City Cterk/Treasurer. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. until 1000 a m on Friday. September 30.2005. at whch time they shall be opened and read aloud Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services �P»9« 1* - Thursday, Sapwnber 15. 2005 - Th* Hutklgs Bsnrw Nashville Harvest Festival slated for Friday, Saturday The village of Nashville is preparing for the 2005 Harvest Festival this Friday and Saturday. The 2005 edition will include more events and carnival rides. People are encouraged to purchase advanced tickets for the rides at a savings of 50 percent or more before Friday. Sept. 16. The strip of tickets is good for 10 rides and cost $10. or $1 per ride. Advanced tickets are available at Clay's Dinner Bell. Eaton Federal Savings Bank, Hamilton Black Dirt Plus, Marathon C-Store and MOO-ville in Nashville. The rides will be operating at Riverside Park Friday from 4 to 10 p.m. and again on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.nt. The festival's royalty will be determined by monetary votes placed in the canisters. The winners will be crowned at 6:40 p.m. Friday on the track before the Maple ValleyHillsdale football game. The annual "Pig Out* pig roast to benefit the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation will be at Maple Valley High School from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Meals will be $5. The Nashville VFW will be holding an all-you-can-eat taco dinner at the post from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The cost will be $6 for adults and $3 for kids under 12. Everyone is invited to bring a lawn chair and spend the day on Saturday. MOO-ville will have activities for the fam­ ily st its site south of town on M-66 from 9 a.rn. to 3 p.m. MOO-ville will also be open for regular business from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. There will be a craft show on the lawn across from Good Time Pizza from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Putnam District Library will have its annual fine art show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the library. Those wishing to participate in the bake off and chili cookoff must drop off their entries at Styles 'R Us between 10 a.m. and noon for judging. Artists who want their artwork to be juried may submit up to two works in any medium (oil. water color, ink. charcoal, pottery and jewelry etc.), but space is limited so no over­ sized pieces will be accepted. There will be a $13 booth space fee for both juried and non-juried submissions. Booth spaces will be 12 1/2 x 12 1/2. Participants who wish to be in the Juried art show will have their work judged by a mem­ ber of the Thomapple Arts Council. All accepted entries eligible for sale. For more information, or to get an entrance form, please call the Putnam District Library at 517-852-9723 or stop by at 327 N. Main St. Nashville. The Bake-Off and Chili Cook-Off contests, headed by last years Bake-Off winner. Faye Salyers, u looking for participants for this year’s competition. Entries are placed in two categories by age and by item baked. Age groups are 12 and under or 12 and over the categories are desserts or breads. There is a $ 1 entrance fee on each item entered. Chili Cook-Off contestants can enter in teams if they choose. There is also a $1 fee for each entry. Judging will be held at the Styles ’R Us Salon at 226 N. Main on Sept. 17. Entries must be at the salon by noon. Entry forms maybe picked up at the Putnam District Library or at the Styles R Us Salon The big event for Saturday is the Harvest Festival parade at 11 a.m. Dave and Kathy Mace are the grand marshals. Lineup will begin at 10 a.m. at the VFW Post Anyone interested «n participating should call the Barry County Chamber office at (269) 945- 2454 or contact Dawn at Eaton Federal Savings or Linda at Clay’s Dinner Bell. The parade will travel nonh on Main Street from the VFW to Philadelphia Street. A trophy will be awarded for first place, in addition to a prize of $30. Second place will receive $20. Third place will receive $10. The Barry County Trolley will be running continuously throughout Nashville from noon to 6 p.m. The trolley will be free to riders. compliments of Steve Joppie Builders and Barry County Transit. There will be three trol­ ley stops at Central Park, on Main Street across from Good Time Pizza and at MOOville. Riverside Park, behind the businesses on the west side of Main Street, will be full of activity on Saturday. The carnival rides will operate from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Maple Valley Lightning Bolts 4-H will have a petting zoo and BB gun shoot in park after the parade until 4 p.m. Styles 'R Us will have free kids’ games in the park from 2 to 4 p.m. Doug "Pork" Hale will give free wagon rides from 2 to 4 p.m. The pick-up and drop­ off point will be in Riverside Park. Horse pulls will be held at 3 p.m. in the park behind Musser's Service and Hughes Hide & Fur Company. The Mace Pharmacy parking lot on the west side of Main Street will be the site of live entertainment from noon to 4 p.m. Performing will be tbe Maple Valley Community Band, the Mud Creek Boys and Ecstatic. Plans also will include a repeat of last year's steamed sweet com. The location on Main Street is yet to be determined. The Nashville Car Club is sponsoring a Cruise In from 1 to 5 p.m. The cars will be on Maple Street. There are a limited number of dash plaques for participants. Cat owners are encouraged to •’cruise in.” while everyone is invited to view the cars. The fun continues inter Saturday night with a Swiss steak dinner at the VFW. From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.. for $6 per person. The dinner will be followed by a dance al the VFW. "Stone County’ will provide the music. Cost is $2 per person. The carnival rides in Riverside Park will continued until 10 p.m. Co-chairs for this year's Harvest Festival are Dawn Meade of Eaton Federal Saving* and Steve Joppie of Steve Joppie Builders Gold sponsors include the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. Clay’s Diner Bell. Eaton Federal Savings Bank. Hometown Lumber. J-Ad Graphics and Steve Joppie Builders. Silver sponsors are Hastings City Bank. Hamilton Black Dirt Plus. Kent Oil & Propane. Inc.. Mace Pharmacy. Maple Valley Implement. Inc.. Musser’s Service. Nashville Chiropractic and Shirley’s Chuckwagon Cafd. Bronze sponsors include JAC. Maple Valley Real Estate. Morgan's Sales. Putnam District Library. Roush’s Sidewalk Cafe, and Something Special by Kathy. Inc. The Village of Nashville also provides services and support. The Nashville Community Development Committee meet.* monthly in Nashville. The committee was formed to promote Nashville and its businesses. Everyone is invited to be pan of the committee. The next regular meet­ ing will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26. at Clay’s Dinner Bell. New ideas and energy are always welcome. Land use talks may peak at Sept. 26 plan meeting appearing fast because of urban sprawl could get,’ so they realize the both sides, the need to preserve farm land, but also the encroaching into rural areas. Fifth District Commissioner Michael farmer's right to determine the use of his Callton, also a member of the Planning and land." Callton noted that if the land is already desZoning Commission, said there have been some changes made already to the proposed master plan as a result of public input at four hearings last month. The most vocal opposition to transfer or purchase of development rights as part of the master plan came in the last of the four bear­ ing, which was held in Castleton Township. • Holly Reichard. 22. of Kentwood, was sen­ Fanners said they object to the notion they tenced to a continuation of ncr probation, day would be restricted to sell their land only to reporting to the office of community corrections, those who promise to keep it in agriculture wearytg a wrist monitor, and 122 days in jail with Callton explained at hl ’__ cseife for 122 days served for three counts of viohearing that the proposed P P , Tiling her probation shows that most of the land to be set aside for Tbe charges include one count each of associat­ farmland preservation is in the townships that ing with a person who was knowingly violating the would limit how the land could be developed. law. failure to report police contact to the probation office within 24 hours, and failure lo make a truth­ "Farmers could still split their land and sell ful report to the probation department. of parcels near the road like they’re doing Her original charges were of possession of the now, but they would not be able to build sub­ controlled substance marijuana with intent to dis­ divisions and condos on their land." tribute from March 2004. He estimated that approximately 90% of the people who attended the meeting were • Shaun Hollars. 22. of Hastings, was sentenced opposed to setting aside the majority of land to a continuation of his probation, and $250 in in the three townships for farmland preservaadditional court costs for one count of violating his probation by using and possessing alcohol tn June. tion. His original charges were from March 2004 and "Basically they’re saying, ’We’ve broken included one count each of assault with intent to our backs on these farms our whole lives and commit bodily harm less than murder and breaking who is the county to come in and limit us as and entering with intent to commit assault. •far as our property rights,” Callton said at that meeting. • Lee VanBoven. 51. of Hastings, was sentenced "Someone made a point to me by to a continuation of his probation, eight months in jail with credit for 70 days credit, substance abuse The more business you do with one insurance company, saying, T would like to preserve counseling and cognitive behavioral therapy while my neighbor’s farm, but I would the more you save. At Farm Bureau we can cover all of in jail for two counts of violating his probation. like to sell my farm for as much your insurance needs under one roof. by David T. Young Editor Protests against tbe proposed county mas­ ter plan continue and final comments will be received at the next Barry County Planning and Zoning meeting starting at 7 p.m. Monday. Sept. 26, at the Courts A Law Building, 220 W. Court St, Hastings. Two more people expressed concerns about losing controi over their own land at Tuesday morning’s meeting of the County Board of Commissioners. David Yonker of Carlton Township told the board, “I don’t think it’s a good way, for landowners to sell their property rights... It takes away the freedom .tq choose where you want to live... 1 don’t think it's a good thing to let government tell use what to do with it (land)." Yonker. who said he had to get a baby-sit­ ter for his daughter in order to appear at the morning meeting, said he owns 40 acres in Carlton Township. Richard Buckner of Johnstown Township also expressed opposition because of the pro­ posed master plan’s selection of “centers,” one in his area that would turn agricultural land into commercial, all the while other open land is available. County officials who have been working on the plan have expressed a desire tn pre­ serve farmland in Barry County, which is dis- ignated by the county as farmland preserve. thc farmers may lose the opportunity for farmland preservation grant money, etc., as it See LAND, next page COURT NEWS' The Jeff Kulhanek Agency, Farm Bureau BOY, Hunter David Gould, bom Aug. 15, 2005 to Lee and Erika Gould of Vermontville. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 21 inches long. Proud grandparents are Dave and Sue Main of Hastings and Wayne and Sherry Gould of Nashville Maternal great grandparents are Pat and Mary Kersjes of Nashville. Paternal great grandmothers are Esther Gould and Petie Latta of Nashville. GIRL, Skylar Ann. bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 28, 2005 at 5:10 a.m. to Rachel Dickhoff and Kenny Bump of Woodland. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Howard Jonah, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 23, 2005 at 12:58 a.m. to Heather and Brian Teed of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 14.5 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Gabriel Conrad, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 21, 2005 at 3:02 p.m. to Jillian and Damon LaJoye of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Amelia May. bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 21. 2005 at 8:46 p.m. to Kandy Reed and Robb Garrett of Battle Creek. Weighing 9 lbs. 10 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Alex James, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 23, 2005 at 10:25 a.m. to Tracy and Gary Nelson of Vermontville. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Marissa Michelle, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 23. 2005 at 3:49 a.m. to Michael and Jenny Harp of Lyons. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Joshua Eugene, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 26, 2005 at 9:26 p.m. to Heather and Josh Gibson of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 15 1/2 ozs. and 19 1/2 inch­ es long. GIRL, Alicia Elizabeth, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 30, 2005 at 2:44 p.m. to Charice Stuck and Robert Johnson of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 1/2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. The charges include one count each of failure to complete the adult drug court program and failure to report to his probation officer for the months of June and July. The last 90 days of his jail sentence will be suspended upon payment of all court assessments. His original charges were of operating u motor vehicle while intoxicated third offense from Dec. in Rutland Township. This felony has a maximum penalty of $500 to $5,000 in fines and either one to five years in prison or probation with 30 days to one year in jail. • Benjamin Maple. 27. of Delton, was sente.ved to prison for a minimum of 16 months to a maxi­ mum of 24 months and $620 in court costs and fines for one count of criminal sexual conduct fourth degree using force or coercion. Judge James Fisher remarked. "This sentence is over the sentencing guidelines of two years in jail and/or $500 in fines due lo Maple being a sexual predator. This is his second conviction of molest­ ing a child. He is already serving a 15-year sen­ tence with the Department of Corrections for crim­ inal sexual conduct second degree and this sen­ tence should have been the same " This charge is from December 2002 to May of 20ti3 in Hope Township and will be served con­ current to his present incarceration. GIRL, Leena Shay, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 25. 2005 at 11:13 a.m to Kimo and Amber Martin of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 19 inches long BOY, Jaden Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 28, 2005 at 11:17 p.m. to Amanda Rowland and Christian Manhart of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Duncan Elliot, bom at Pennock hospital on Aug. 24, 2005 at 12:29 p.m. to Vicki and Dustin Anderson of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 1/4 ozs. and 20 3/4 inches kvg. BOY, Hcnter Milo, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 30, 2005 at 10:10 p.m to Nicole Hall and Nic Hammond of Plainwell. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 gts. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Faith Ann, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 28. 2005 at 11:53 p.m. to Donald and Stacey Kuck of Battle Creek. Wu<-hing 5 lbs. 3 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. . Auto, home, life, health and business are just a few of the insurance products we offer. We are also very competi­ tive with 401k rollovers and IRAs that are now earning Valey Community Center of Hope 4.4% tax deferred! Can your bank compete with that? 233 N. 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P L H Y E H S iL 15th - United Way’s Barry Community Extreme Makeover - Putnam Park 17th 110 W.Center SL iTHORnnPPLC J The,e.r: 1957 In tte Wat by Noel Coward J Tbe Ptace: The "Wines". a home for retired British actresses near London Egos will collide’ Wil they be able lo get along’ WU the old feuds be settled ' Will they talk the board into the solatium' Will their lines and unnkles be exposed to the press' Will they kick the smoking habit'Whose mind util be the first lo go? Whose heart' Should they be allowed to dnnk champagne' =£22. sret,aa,23*~M Central Elementary Auditorium - Hastings METHAMPHETAMINE Awareness Seminar Hastings City Bank Mulberry Gardens Banquet Hall PC/NETWORK TECHNICIAN Friend September 18. 2003 In Instrumant Number 1113553. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Wek Fargo Bank. NA. at Trustee for ABFC Asset-Backed Certificates. Series 2004OPT1 by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There Is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand One Hundred SixtyFive and 49/100 Dolars ($150,165.49) including interest st the rate of 7.45% per annum. Under the given that the mortgage wiN be forettoeed by a sale part of them. Courthouse in Tuesday, September 20, 2005 7:00 p.m. Mulberry Fore Golf Course Pinnae Bring THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAMED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default hM bean made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Christina Sanchez a/k/a. Christina Sanchez-Clark 338 N. Grove St. • Detton, MI 49046 North 626.77 feat parallel to said East line, thence East 695 feet at right angles, thence South 626.77 feet along said East line to the point of beginning The redemption period shea bo 12 months from the date of such sale unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA $600.3241a. in which case the “* “ *“* days from CHASERS: »can rescind the property This position requires a minimum of two years experience with computers, proficiency in PC network operating systems, espe­ cially Windows XP and Linux. Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel. Access. Outlook). Ability tn administer client-server networks and support all levels of end users in a confidential environment. Duties will include: help desk, back­ up of Network Administrator, training on new systems, risk control and security administration. Apply at the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St. Hastings. Mi 49058 EOE/M-F the Township of Johnston. Bar and are described as: Part ot Northear 1/4 of Section 11. Town 1 North. Range 8 West desenbed as, commencing at the East 1/4 comer of said Section, thence North 660 feet along 2 bedroom home SI 14500 <2509752) Call Trac) Bxier 217-2078 Clow to public access 3XP1 ANP5P31d ed solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale Dated September 1. 2005 ORLANS ASSO­ CIATES PC Attorneys for Wells Fargo Bank. NA. as Trustee for ABFC Asset-Becked CsrltA rates. Series 2004-OPT1 . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 FHe No. 221.2479 ASAP719279 9AD1 9/08. 9/15, 9*22 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 15. 2005 - Page 15 p© Banner CLASSIFIEDS BANNER Three Barry County bats test positive for rabies BARRY COUNTY — Local residents are urged to be careful if they come in contact with any wild animals because three bats in Barry County have tested positive for rabies. According to the Barry-Eaton Health Department, it is impossible to tell if an anima] has rabies by observing ;t. Generally bats with the disease are easier to approach and may be unable to fly. People should never touch or handle a bat. Rabies vaccines given to domestic animals protect them from the virus that causes rabies, and should be given every three to five years, depending on the animal. Anyone with questions about rabies is asked to call the health department at (269) 945-9516. extension 114. Cell phone stolen from construction worker CITY OF HASTINGS — A Rockford construction contractor had his Nextel cell phone taken from his truck Sept. 6, while wotting on a job in the 1300 block of N. Michigan Avenue. The man said he had used the phone at 3 p.m. and found it missing 45 minutes later. Cars ransacked, one is stereo system theft victim queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought, never used). Still on roll. New $800 %- sell $295. (517)204-0600 HOUSE OF FURNITURE: 4 rooms, JC Penney, living room, oak table set, bedroom set, recliner, mattress set, dining room, 2 months old. Paid $8,000. Sell $2,500. Will separate. (517)204-0600 TABLE MAHOGANY CITY OF HASTINGS — A larceny from an auto complaint was made Sept 9 in the 1600 block of S. Hanover Steet. Tbe victim s 1984 Mustang had a Pioneer stereo system taken from the car. At least four other vehicles in the drive had been ransacked, but nothing else was found missing. CHAIR SET: 6 piece set, still in box, seats 6-8 people. Ele­ gant! Cost $1,000, sell $150. (517)719-0451 Burglar apprehended with guns outside house SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set $175. (517)719-8062 VERMONTVILLE — A 19-year-old burglary suspect was arrested in the act last Friday. On Sept. 9. a resident called in the description of a suspicious vehicle at a house on Billwood Highway in Eaton County. Recognizing the description of a vehicle owned by a youth wanted on a felony home invasion warrant, Eeton County Sheriffs Office Deputy Tim Daust sped to the scene. Daust was able to intercept Jonathan Pruess. 19 of Vermontville, as he exited the house with a number of stolen guns. Teen girl injured in assault on the street HASTINGS SCHOOLS: 3 bedroom, 15 baths, 1 car ga­ rage on Algonquin Lake. $750/month + deposit (517)676-5256. PROFESSIONAL TENANT SPACE. Nearly 1,600 square CITY OF HASTINGS — A fight broke out in the 100 block of South Boltwood Friday night and officers arrived in the area to find a 14-year-old girl lying in the middle of the street complaining that she had been kicked in the ribs. While on scene officers interviewed several witnesses an J have identified some female suspects from the Hastings area. The victim, who is also from Hastings, was transported to Pennock Hospital by Lansing Mercy Ambulance, but her condition was unknown. Erratic driver, passenger both to face charges HASTINGS TOWNSHIP — A man reported to be driving erratically and his passenger both may face substance abuse-relat­ ed charges. While on patrol Saturday. Sept. 10. Michigan State Police Hastings Post Trooper Ray Durham noticed a car on Bachman Road near Woodlawn swerving across the center line and was almost side-swiped. After noticing the car had numerous equip­ ment violations. Durham turned around and pulled the car over. The driver. Dennis Slaughter. 25. was arrested after the trooper said he noticed the smell of alcohol on his breath. The pas­ senger, Deanna Campbell, 35. also was questioned, then searched and found to be in possession of cocaine in her purse. Teen arrested after chase, domestic assault CITY OF HASTINGS — State troopers responding to a report of a domestic assault Sept. 12 in the 500 block of East Hubble Street observed a vehicle leaving the scene. Sgt. Josh Sensiba attempted to stop the car and the driver accelerated in an attempt to flee them. After traveling about four blocks, the driver stopped the car and fled on foot. Trooper Scott Sharrar apprehended him several blocks away. Nicholas Glasgow. 19. of Hastings, was place under arrest for fleeing and eluding, and operating while intoxicated. The pas­ senger, Bud McMellen. 17, of Hastings, also was arrested for being a minor in possession of alcohol by consumption. Older woman arrested for shoplifting in Delton DELTON - A 72-year-old woman was arrested for shoplifting Sept. 12 al the Felpausch grocery store. Michigan State policewere told an elderly woman had been shoplifting food and personal care items. Trooper Ray Durham said the manager was detaining Arlene Ganson. 72 of Delton, after observing her steal several food and hair care products. Ganson was arrested for retail fraud third degree. feet available inside the Main Street Saving Bank building. Second floor loca­ tion includes offices, open work area, reception, and conference room. Conven­ ient Hastings location. Call (269)945-9561 for more infor­ mation. CAMPER: 12FT VIKING Pop-up for sale. Sleeps 8, re­ frigerator, stove, sink, heat­ er, two tables, screen room, awning, rear bike rack, $4,000. Excellent, like new condition. (269)948-8837 US. Department of Agricul­ ture, Farm Service Agency (FSA) Barry County office presently occupies 4220 net usable square feet of office space at 1611 S. Hanover Street, Hastings. FSA is in­ terested in signing a suc­ ceeding lease for mis space but will consider relocating if economically advanta­ geous to FSA. Occupancy is required by September 1, 2006. Any interested parties should contact Mark VanBu­ ren at (269)948-8037 ext 2 for more information. signs with your ad chat runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. KLINGERS GARAGE SALE Sept 15th, 16th, & 17th, 8am-6pm. Antiques, clothes, dishes, pots, pans, trailer, bedding, something for everyone. 5313 Brick­ yard Rd., Delton. MOVING SALE: 224 S. Warren, Freeport, September 15th, 16th & 17th, 9am-5pm. Antique furniture, solid oak livingroom furniture. John Deere riding lawn r.ower. eratoc many household items. Beanie Baby Bears (all in plastic boxes). Everything must go! TO ALL WHO CAME to my yard sale on September 1st, 2nd 4c 3rd. Through purchases it dona­ tions I was able to raise just lost everything they own in Bay St. Louis, Missis­ sippi. Saturday he waited in line for 4 hours at a gas sta­ tions first opening for $20 DRIVERS: owner operators only dedicated round trips to Laredo. TX. More pay 4c more home time. No touch auto freight! 85c pm Base Rate .18c Fuel Surcharge. Weekly fuel adjustment, plate program. Require­ ments: 1996 or newer tractor, CDL Class A w/Hazmat, 18 mos. OTR Exp. Call recruit­ ing 800-832-7036 CWS, Gary, IN. $90 PILLOWTOP ( (iinnmuiU X/♦//< t \ RESERVATIONS FOR BARRY COUNTY FOSTER PARENTING CLASSES are being taken now ior ThursVJIIC UlUl VX-y.U . .KyiaMVU 15th & Saturday classes in January 2006 an well. Barry County needs h'vnes for sib­ ling groups & placements for even 1 teen. To inquire request a no cost informa­ tion packet about foster pa­ renting email: MueiJerHayesJ@midiigan.gov or phone (517)543-5844 DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. QUEEN mattress set (in plastic). Brand new, never used! King, $150. (517)71^8062 FURNITURE COUCHES, two piece section, L-shaped when together. One is a hide a bed. Blue, cream, gray, ma­ roon variegated, $50. (269)948-8837 MISSION OAK TABLE 6 chairs. JC Penney brand, 2 mos. old, family size, cost $1,800, sell $250/best. (517)719-8062 SOLID begin their trip to Hastings this weekend to start re­ building their lives. Thank you all so much for your thoughtfulness 4t prayers. Beverly McDyer CONVERTIBLE DOOR Original 327, runs good, new tires 4c rims, too many new parts to list. Top works! $4,200 or best offer. (616)262­ 7041 WOOD FUTON with thick mattress. Gor­ geous! New, never used! Cost $800, sell $175. (517)719-0451 TELEVISION: BIG SCREEN, 61’ Sony for sale. $2.000 (269)948-8837 WROUGHT IRON DAY­ BED: bought never used in­ cludes matress in plastic, cost $600, sell $125. (517)719­ 8062 DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. HASTINGS BUSINESS FOR sale includes equipment, licenses, agreements and real “state. Sunshine Pack & Shi is a national franchise affiliation. Call for details, (2b?) 948-9610. DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at ariuid*ble prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at LAND, continued from previous page-------------------------------------------------------------------------becomes available. Callton also said the southeast comer of Barry County is economically stagnant and that establishing the area as a farmland pre­ serve would do nothing to boast the tax base for the local townships and schools. "The cost of everything, particularly health care is going up. but if there isn’t enough increase in the tax base, then the townships are going to have a difficult time balancing their budgets," he said. "As the former presi­ dent of the (Maple Valley) school board, I know that the school systems arc paid per kid and the student population won’t increase more than 1 or 2% unless you have subdivi­ sions come in. For school systems to stay healthy they need to grow, they can’t hold at the same level. They need more than 1 or 2% growth." The proposed master plan, consisting of 178 pages of text, graphs, charts and maps, much of which has been distilled down to an eight-page synopsis, is the product of 18 months of work, which included “futuring" workshops, focus groups and a community opinion survey of 2,677 registered voters in the county. An advisory group consisting of township officials, county commissioners, members of the county planning and zoning commission, emergency services leaders and other community members also provided input. One of the most important concepts of the plan is the county-wide transfer of develop­ ment rights (TDR). The use of TDRs would permit a swap of rights purchased by devel­ opers in return for a bonus of additional units in certain residential areas. Agricultural landowners could sell their development rights to a builder who wants to build housing in an area zoned for moderate density. In return for surrendering newly purchased development rights, the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission would be able to grant the developer additional housing units beyond what is usually allowed in the zoning district. TDRs also have implications for the preser­ vation of farmlands, according to Paul Wing. chairman of the Farmland Preservation Committee, since most of the development rights would come from areas described in the plan as rural conservation districts and would be sent to areas described in the plan as low and moderate density districts. The Maple Grove Township Board since that hearing has come out in opposition to the proposed master plan. Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Kim Kramer, in a letter lo Callton. said, “To me. this is the classic age-old dilemma. What is the role of our local government? Is it to pre­ serve personal rights or the betterment of a community as a whole? There arc pros and coni on both sides of this question. When a person chooses to become part of a group or community, then some personal rights must be set aside. I don’t have a solution, but hope and pray that a compromise can be found. “Speaking on behalf of the school system, we support a plan that has a controlled growth component at its root. As a school system, we must continue to grow and improve, for stay­ ing stagnate means falling behind in this fast­ paced society. We cannot let our students fall behind. Yet wc wish to preserve the personal attention we give each of our students for as long as we can. “I trust this sheds some light on the issue from the school’s point of view..." Callton, after the public hearing in Castleton Township last month, said, “...when we looked at the southeast comer of the coun­ ty. we saw that this is the last large tract of rural farmland in the county and we wanted to protect that, not the hobby farms that are wedged in between subdivisions like we have in the northeast part of the county." said Callton. "However, 1 understand the farmer’s viewpoint. "Someone made a gtxxl point to me at the meeting He asked me. ’How would you like it if the village made a rule saying that you could only sell your office to another chiro­ practor? That would really limit what you would be able to get for the property.’ and lie was right." said Callton. who is chiropractor with his own practice in the village of Nashville. regarded as extremely important. Four areas in the county are defined as res­ Subdivisions and condominium develop­ idential. Country residential is designed to ments will not be permitted although the provide a transition from agriculture to resi­ occasional single-family detached home may dential while preserving current characteris­ be. tics of the county. According to the document, The urban planning area refers to five "the primary goal of this designation is to fos­ urbanized areas: the city of Hastings, the ter rational development of portions of the Villages of Middleville and Nashville, and the county already significantly impacted by communities of Delton and Gun Lake. The emerging growth patterns." plan describes these areas, saying. "They have Lakefront residential is a category that rec­ individual and unique needs and this county ognizes the conversion of cottages to yearmaster plan must recognize those needs and round homes, and the creation of additional respond accordingly." lakefront. It is a very limited area amounting The last area considered in the plan is the to about 4.800 acres. Undeveloped lakes will industrial area. Beyond noting that the indus­ be protected from large-scale growth and new trial area outside the urban planning area development rules will affect both developed comprises less than one percent of the coun­ and undeveloped lakes. ty’s land area, the plan recommends that util­ Low density residential is essentially sub­ ities such as water and wastewater treatment urban and features single-family homes. be available. Reference is also made to the Utilities will generally be available or expect­ possibility of agricultural processing occur­ ed to be available. Lot sizes will be smaller. ring in the area. about three housing units to an acre. Uses The final section of the plan outlines a such as schools, churches, some types of number of implemc •nation strategies. Chief offices and/or commercial uses may occur. among them are the preparation of inventories Recreational uses may also be permitted. of wetlands and natural features. Also high on Moderate density residential housing is the list are the preparation of a wetlands pro­ tection ordinance to protect wetlands smaller expected to serve a mix of people and incomes in communities; the availability of than five acres (larger areas are protected by public utilities or licensed systems will allow the state), and the amendment of the county a density generally cf five units to an acre. Open space and neighborhood J Stocks J Bonds recreational facilities will also be a J Funds feature of this housing option. Centers are expected to provide J JCDs for the increased commercial and professional services needs of grow­ ing populations in the areas outlined Mark 0. Christenaan, earlier. All are small towns that have AAMS the necessary roads and nfrestruc­ 421W. Woodtown Am. ture to support greater population HmCnO. Ml 49058 growth. The centers will also encour­ (289) 945-3553 age interaction between people and or tod froo (800) 288-5220 support projects such as a pavilion .lHT,iMir<nr m ? for a farmers’ market. Mutual IRAs Because of its excellent soils, preservation of agricultural areas, accounting for approximately onefourth of the county’s land area, is Edward Jones S * loMal b w *7’ mvm mm zoning ordinance to implement the plan. The inspection and regulation of septic systems in the areas of the county where they arc in use is also recommended. The plan also suggests the development of sub-area plans for the eight centers discussed earlier. Among the topics to be considered are documentation of currently existing condi­ tions with regard to land use, signage, design, parking and landscaping. Community vision­ ing workshops could be used to form a con­ sensus. Two final recommendations refer to the creation of a transfer of development rights within the county on a countywide basis and the expansion of funding for planning and functions such as building inspections, com­ pliance with ordinances, and development of an environmental specialization. — (Reporters Sandra Ponsetto and Fran Faverman contributed to this report.) �Page 16 - Thursday. September IS. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Local teams’ foes getting respect around the state by Brett Bremer With just seconds left Friday in the comer ot the end zone Thomapple Kellogg defensive backs Ben Ybema (10) and Troy Rock (12) break up Caledonia's last shot at a touchdown, a pass intended for Fighting Scot tight end Max Larson. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings boys can really dream of 2nd in O-K Gold The Banner office has gone cross country crazy, and I've missed out so far. Sandy Ponsetto. our staff writer who covers the Nashville and Vermontville areas has a daughter running for the middle school team at Hastings. Steve Skedgell. a member of our Commercial Sales Department, his son Bryan is a member of the Saxon varsity boys’ team. Then of course, there’s “Robby' Dad". That’s the nickname that was stuck on David T. Young by opposing runners in the O-K Gold Conference, -who watched his son run for the Wayland varsity boys' team for four years. We can’t get through a day here without somebody wandering by David T.'s office to talk running. I’m missing out because I haven't had the chance to waich a cross country meet yet this year. While there won’t be any state championships won in the area, t aless we extend the area to Wayland where junior Jessica Armstrong has a shot at a Division 2 girls’ title, there is some­ what of a cross county renaissance going on. That renewal is being led by the Hastings Saxons. David T. was gleaming from ear to ear as he talked about the way the Saxons performed under first-year head coach Jamie Dixon at the Yankee Springs Invitational Monday afternoon. The Saxon boys were just five points out of second place. They were more than 50 points behind the champions from Caledonia in the Division 2 race, but the Fighting Scots are loaded this year. That doesn't mean the Saxons can't start dreaming about a second place finish in the O-K Gold Conference. As far as competitive strength, the Gold's boys haven’t stacked up to the girls in recent years, but after struggling just to be competitive a runner-up finish would be a huge jump for the Saxons. Of course, dreaming won’t get the Saxons there. It will take a lot of hard work over the next month. The first O-K Gold Conference jamboree will be at Orchard Hills Golf Course, South of Wayland, next Wednesday. Caledonia should run away with the boys' league title, but six of the conference’s seven teams were at the Yankee Springs Invite and Hastings finished ahead of two of them, the defending champs from Wayland which finished seventh and in front of Middleville. Hastings was just three points behind Byron Center and two points behind South Christian Monday. At a big meet like Monday’s, that just means one runner shaving ten or fifteen sec­ onds of his time, and chasing down two or three different colored shirts in his view. Everyone should get better as the season goes on. but that isn’t a huge amount of time to make up. A huge amount of time to make up is what any girl in the O-K Gold has to do lo catch Armstrong. The O-K Gold changed how they do things this year, instead of running a dual against each I cam the league will hold five jamborees as well as the conference meet. That means everyone will be together once a week from now until the end of October. From what I hear from Dave and Sandy, if some of the Saxons at the middle school level stick with it the Saxon girls' team might only be a year away from being a real competitive one in the conference. This /ear on the girls' side there are great competitors at the lop. but I’m not sure if there’s great competition. I wouldn't be surprised to see Armstrong win every jamboree, followed by South Christian's Lori Burgess. Thomapple Kellogg's Rebecca Winchester in third, and Caledonia's Andrea Schedlbauer third, and Kendra Ross fourth. A real feat this year would be for any of those girls to pass the one in front of them at a jamboree or two before the year's done. There are still a couple of meets scheduled at Johnson Park, and of course the Portage Invitational, before the end of the regular season. I won’t keep missing out. and local sports fans shouldn't either. Sports Editor Three of the area’s five varsity football teams earned victories last Friday night to improve their records to 2-1, Middleville, Maple Valley, and Lakewood. Things get tougher for all three of those teams this week. Maple Valley will be at home to face Hillsdale. The Hornets are off to a 3-0 start, and are looking to earn their way into the post season for the fifth consecutive year. Hillsdale has outscored its three opponents. Hudson. Leslie, and Albion. 161 to 42 so far this year. The wins over Leslie and Albion have the Hornets off to a 2-0 start in the Southern Michigan Activities Association South. The Lions are 1-0 in the league after last week's win over Jackson Parma Western. Hamilton may. or may not. be tougher than the Caledonia team Thomapple Kellogg beat by two points last Friday, but the games gain more and more importance as the season goes on. There are four team’s in the O-K Gold Conference with unblemished conference records, Taomapple Kellogg. Hamilton, South Christian, and Byron Center. The Troians. Sailors, and Hawkeyes are all 1-0 in the leag'ie. while Byron Center will face its first league action when it taxes on Wayland this week. Tbe Hawkeyes have some talented tail­ backs. and a senior quarterback who has been the starter since the last time the Trojans trav­ eled to Hamilton, for a play-off game in 2003. The first Associated Press high school foot­ ball rankings were released this week. The South Christian team which topped Hastings last Friday is ranked fourth in the state in divi­ sion four, just one spot ahead of Delton Kellogg’s Kalamazoo Valley Association rivals from Paw Paw. Wyoming Park is another team that received votes to be in the top ten in division four, and that is who the Saxons must face this Friday night on the road. It’ll be a contrast of styles Friday night in Wyoming, as the Saxons improving ground attack goes up against a Viking team that passed the ball 23 times for over 300 yards in a 42-32 victory over Cedar Springs last week to improve to 3-0 on the year. It could be a deceiving 3-0 start for the Vikings though, their three opponents are a combined 0-8 so far. A pair of teams from the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 made the list. JiuteU s Vikingsjre afankcd-Jourth in Division 3 while the DeWitt Panthers are one of the teams listed as receiving top ten votes. The Panthers are there despite a two-point loss to the 3-0 Fowlerville Gladiators last week. That team from Fowlerville will be looking lo push its record to 4-0 when it comes West to face the Lakewood Vikings Friday night. It is the first CAAC-3 game of the season for the Vikings. In the KVA, Delton Kellogg travels to Kalamazoo to take on Hackett Catholic Central. The Fighting Irish opened the season with a pair of big wins, before being throttled by Paw Paw last week 42-7. The Irish still managed to gamer some votes for tbe top ten in Division 6. The Olivet team that topped Maple Valley two weeks ago is the fifth ranked team in Division 6. Current Records Delton Hastings Lakewood Maple Valley Middleville 1-2 0-3 2-1 2-1 2-1 Here’s a round-up of last Friday’s local gridiron action. , South Christian 42, Hastings 12 South Christian racked up three touch­ downs in the second quarter Friday night to earn a 42-12 win over the Hastings Saxons in the opening game of the 2005 O-K Gold Conference football season. A nine-yard run by DJ. Falconer pulled the Saxons to within a point, after South Christian scored early on a six-yard run by Lakewood running back Eddie Phillips pulls a Mt. Morris defender with him as he sprints around the left side Friday night. Phillips scored four of the Vikings’ five touch­ downs in their 32-12 victory on Unity Field. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Mark Adams. The Saxons didn’t get on the scoreboard again until the fourth quarter when Mitch Gahan plunged into the end zone from six yards out. after the Sailors had piled up a 35­ 6 lead and the bulk of their 348 yards rushing. Matt Bakker led the Sailor attack with 11 carries for 132 yards and two touchdowns; both coming on one-yard plunges. The Saxons rushed the ball 50 times for 193 yards, led by Matt Donnini's 73 yards on 15 carries. Kyle Girrbach had a decent night when the Saxons decided to go to the air. He completed four of his seven pass attempts for 44 yards. He found Chris Timmerman for three of those completions. Timmerman finished the game with 39 receiving yards. Dan Signore. Tayloer Meyer, Tim Elzinga. and Mark Adams scored the other touch­ downs for the Sailors. Galesburg-Augusta 26, Delton 20 For four quarters the Delton Kellogg Panthers and Galesburg-Augusta Rams traded touchdowns at DKHS Friday night but the Panthers ran out of big plays in the fourth quarter. Galesburg-Augusta won the bank' over Delton in the Kalamazoo Valley Association opener 26-20. Delton Kellogg had a 49-yard touchdowr. run by Steven Scoby and a 69-yard touch­ down run by Andy Spencer sandwiched around the half-time break. Scoby broke though the middle then sprint­ ed around the right side with 2:31 left in the first half, stepping away from a tackler at the ten then added the extra-point kick to put his team ahead 14-13. Delton opened the second half with Spencer’s big run to go ahead 20-13, but it was the last big scoring play the Panthers could muster. Galesburg-Augusta scored on an eight­ yard touchdown run by Travis Bocrsma with 1:30 to play in the third quarter to tie the game, then scored the game's final prints on a 13-yard run by Grant Dunithan. A Delton Kellogg fumble set up the game winning drive by the Rams, who are now 2-1 overall un the season. it was a night filled with big plays. Justin Mitchell got the Rams started. He scored on a 34-yard run with 4:18 left in the first quarter. Kris Vancleave’s extra-point kick gave his team a 7-0 lead. Delton came right back to tie the game. It was a great start to a varsity career for Brian Diaz, who joined the varsity when start­ ing quarterback Jimmy Hammann was injured the previous week at Gull Lake. Diaz hit teammate Stephen Rising for an 18-yard touchdown pass to tie the game with 2:15 left in the first quarter. MiddievUJe 22, Caledonia 20 Three of the most important things a soccer players needs heading into an average match - the ability to kick, the ability to run, and a pair of shin guards. As a sophomore, Thomapple Kellogg sen­ ior Troy Rock was moved up to the varsity soccer team and had a good year for the Trojans. As a junior he decided it was time to try football. Now his shins are one of the only parts of his body not covered with some type of padding, but he’s still running and kicking. Both traits came up huge for the Trojans as they won their O-K Gold Conference opener 22-20 over the Fighting Scots of Caledonia in Middieville Friday night. “1 love it all. I miss soccer, but football is awesome,'* said Rock just minutes after his 77 yard touchdown reception from quarter­ back Jason Blain gave the Trojans a 22-20 lead with 7:48 remaining in tbe fourth quarter. Rock caught a short pass in the right flat and raced 20 yards up field before he was sur­ rounded by three Fighting Scot defensive becks along the sideline. A moment later, three Scots lay on the Bob White Stadium turf and rhe player who TK head coach Tim Penfield calls the fastest Trojan was sprinting towards the end zone. •'I dw’t know how it happened.” said Rock. “I jurt got the ball and Caledonia knocked lhemsc’ves off and after that I just ran away with iL" Rock then had to try and kick tix extra­ point Twice he put the hall through the uprights only to see the kick waived off because of a penalty. His third attempt was blocked by the Fighting Scot front. le».'»ng Caledonia some room to hope but the ikots couldn’t take advantage. It was Rock’s second touchdown ot the day. He scored 16 of the Trojans 22 pants, with some help from Blain, his offensive line, his place holder, and Ben Ybema who had che ScoLi’ eyes following him even when hr did­ n’t have the ball in his hands. Rock scored on a 34-yard run and kicked the extra-point to give his team a 7-6 lead less than four minutes into the second quarter. Just before the half. Rock booted an impressive 45-yard field goal to put his team in front again, 16-14. After dropping three straight ball games to See FOOTBALL, next page Delton Kellogg's Steven Scoby sprints around the left side on his 49-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. His extra-point kick following the touchdown gave the Panthers a 14-13 lead before the half Friday night against Galesburg-Augusta. (Photo by Linda Boyce) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 15. 2005 - Page 17 FOOTBALL, continued from previous page---------------------------------the Fighting Scots from 1998 to 2000. the Trojans have now won five consecutive ball games against their rivals to the north. The last three have been decided by a total of six points. Since the start of the 2003 season, eight of Caledonia's ten losses have been by eight points or less. “These are the games we have to finish and beat good teams" said Caledonia head coach Tom Burrill. “We talk about winning games nt the end." The Scots came about three feet from win­ ning in the end Friday. A 37-yard field goal attempt by Max Larson with 6.8 seconds left was close enough to the left uprigi'? that many of the Caledonia faithful on the opposite side of the field thought it had gone through. It was just wide, and Blain came in to kneel away the final seconds for TK. Both teams had chances to add to leads ear­ lier in the game. Caledonia fumbled the ball five times, with Trojans falling on three of them. With the Scots on the Trojan nine-yardlinc in the final seconds, a holding penalty pushed them back and eventually made I-arson’s field goal attempt that much tougher. “You can't fumble the ball five times and win a football game," said Burrill. “Honestly, without that in the first half it could have been 21-0. These are the one’s that hurt." Caledonia took a 6-0 lead on an eight-yard run by Thomas Spitzley 6:49 into tbe first quarter. Rock put the Trojans in front with his first touchdown which was set up by a Caledonia fumble, but then the Scots came back on their next possession to score on a 25-yard run by Alex Johnson. The next time the Scots got the ball they fumbled again, and it led to a 26-yard touch­ down pass from Blain to Andrew Gilbert. Rock's extra-point missed and Caledonia still held a 13-14 lead, until his field goal just before the break. Physical defensive play by both teams dominated the second half. Johnson put Caledonia back in front with 9:30 left to play when he picked off an errant Blain pass and raced 60-yards down the right sideline for a touchdown to put his team up 20-16. Maple Valley 48, Parma Western 0 by Jon Gambee The Maple Valley Lions caged the Panthers of Parma Jackson County Western Friday 48­ 0 to improve their 2005 record to 2-1, but per­ haps more importantly the Lions may have set the tone for their presence in the newly formed Southern Michigan Activities Association South. But this was not a typical Maple Valley performance. In fact, for a time it looked more like a Quentin Terrintino movie script than the three yards and a cloud of dust proto­ typical Lion game. Consider, at the end of the first quarter. Maple Valley led 8-0 and had run only seven offen-.ive pl«ys for a gland im.il.ol. 13 >»!■. At the half the Lions were up 20-0 and still had not gotten the offense into gear. How is that possible, you ask? Two words. Adam Lamphcrc. The 5’11*. 155 pound senior was a oneman wrecking crew Friday. He put the Lions on the board on the fifth play of the game when he took a punt on his own 13-yard-line and ran it back 83 yards for a touchdown. In the second quarter, with his team facing a second down and six from their own fiveyard-line, Lamphere took a handoff from quarterback Matt Gordeneer, broke left, found the sideline and raced 95 yards for another touchdown. The run was only three yards short of the school record sei by former Lion running back Michael Hamilton. On the third play of the ensuing Panther drive he intercepted a pass and returned it 40 yards to make the score Adam Lamphere 20, Western 0. The Lions had yet to make a first down and the game was virtually out of reach for the winless Panthers. OK, this wasn't Olivet. But it wasn't the Little Sisters of the Poor, either. It was a foot­ ball team that was physically bigger and potentially dangerous, as any high school team can be on any given night. Let’s get something straight here. Olivet beat Maple Valiev last week for the third straight year. Get over it. Cam Bruner, one of the premier football players in the entire stale, graduates this year (finally). But this isn’t the NFL. They can’t sign him to a long term con­ tract. Next year, he will be wreaking havoc on somebody’s college team. Meanwhile. Maple Valley will be doing what it has been doing during the entire Guenther Mittelstaedt era. They will be play­ ing good, solid, hard-nosed football and win­ ning the majority of their games. Count on it. But they won’t win every game. What do you think this is, Hudson? When the Eagles beat Maple Valley last season, the psuedo pundits questioned the Lions' capability to continue in the Mittelstaedt tradition. All the Lions did was go on to finish the regular season 8-1 and once again make their annual appearance in the MHSAA Playoffs. Maple Valley doesn’t try to get back on anybody. They don’t try to "get even." They try to get better. And they do. They do it with hard work and dedication and a sense of tra­ dition. If they come off the field after every game tired, sweaty, dirty (and sometimes bloody), knowing they played as hard as they possibly can. Mittelstaedt is a happy man. knowing each of his players has shown the heart of a Lion. He can't, he won’t, ask for more. After all. you can’t win every game. Guess what, you’re not supposed to. It doesn’t work that way. These arc high school kids whose lives are a combination of study, family and searching for that elusive relationship. It’s a complicated lime for any young per­ son and a constant juggling act of emotions. It’s life. And on this Friday Night, life was good for the Maple Valley Lions. Up 20-0 with over five minutes left in the Swimmers set 7 records, but still fall to West Catholic by Brett Bremer Thomapple Kellogg defensive end Travis Young (32) drags down Caledonia's Alex Johnson (49) as the ball squirts away in the third quarter Friday. It was one of five Caledonia fumbles in the Trojans' 22-20 O-K Gold Conference victory at home. (Photo by Brett Bremer) second quarter. Maple Valley forced a fumble on the kickoff to Western and Micah Coplin recovered it on the Panther 23. Four plays later Maple Valley picked up its first first down of the game on a four yard run by Tim Wood and two plays later Gordeneer boot­ legged the ball the final eight yards to give the Lions a 27-0 half-time lead. Josh Bursley took the second half kickoff and ran it back to his own 23. On the first play from scrimmage Mart Gam ran a draw play up the middle, found no hole, bounced off a bevy of bodies and looked* up to see an opening only slightly smaller than the Grand Canyon. He ran straight ahead for 73 yards and Drew Kersjes kicked the extra point for a 34-0 Lion lead. Mittelstaedt said later that he thought of going for two points on the conversion but did not want to force the MHSAA rule that turns on the running clock so early in the game. “I’m one of those coaches who believes in playing four full quarters," he said. What he didn't say was it also gives him more oppor­ tunity io play more players. And he did. After the Panthers went three and out on their next drive. Maple Valley finally got down lo basics. They put together a eight play, 54-yard drive that was capped by a nine yard touchdown run by Wood. Kersjes” extra point made it 41-0 Lions and with 6:45 still left in the third quarter the clock was running and time was running out for Western. Maple Valley's final touchdown came when the Panthers tried to run a reverse and fumbled the exchange. With each player going in opposite directions from the football, the pigskin lay inert on the turf for what seemed like an eternity. Finally. Kersjes seized the opportunity every lineman dreams of. He scooped up the football and ran 36 yards for the score. When he got his breath he kicked the game's final point. “We looked a lot better tonight. “ Mittelstaedt said after the game. "I thought we did an excellent job on special teams, something we didn’t do very well last week." Maple Valley finished with 280 yards rush­ ing and another 20 passing, while holding the panthers to 72 on the ground and 63 passing. “Our defense picked up in the second half." Mittelstaedt said. “We started hitting people instead of just trying to grab them. We had a lot of people around the football and we team tackled them most of the time. That's what we need to do to be successful." Danny Laverty led the way with seven tackles and Keith Lackscheide. who has been a mainstay for the Lions during his entire var­ sity career, had six tackles and a sack. The rest of the tackles were pretty evenly divided among the entire team, just the way Mittelstaedt and his coaching staff like it Lamphcrc had two interceptions and Steven Tait and Joel Hummel also recovered fumbles. Lamphere finished with 108 yards rushing and Gam finished with 95. Lakewood 32, Mt. Morris 12 Lake wood's varsity football team was clos­ er to perfect Friday night than it had been in either of its previous two outings, and earned the Vikings a 32-12 win over Mt. Morris. The Vikings (2-1) turned the ball over eight times in their first two contests, but limited themselves to two turn overs in the win over the Panthers (0-3). “We only had two turnovers and that was big for us." said Viking head coach Bob Veitch. “I told the kids, with perfection wc can go with anybody and that’s what our phi­ losophy’s got to be." A dominating rushing performance drove the Vikings to the victory. Kyle Rowland car­ ried the football 17 times for 215 yards, while teammate Eddie Phillips rushed 14 times for 115 and fourth touchdowns. Phillips scored on runs of 16. 3. and 21 yards in the second half to put the game away. He also got the \ iki'igs on the board in the first quarter, with a one-yard plunge at the 3:47 mark. Rowland ran in the two-point con­ version attempt to give his team the l?d. That score came in response to some early excite­ ment for the Panther fans. “They had a good back there, that was tough for us. who broke the first play for about 80 yards and woke us up." said Veitch. Jesse Manin scored on a two-yard run for the Vikings with 2:39 left to play in the first half. The Vikings' leading rusher. Rowland, was also the team’s top tackler with ten. Mike Kuras had nine tackles and Alex Sadovski eight for Lakewood. The Panthers did rush the ball for 290 yards against the Viking defense, but Mt. Morris' offense couldn't keep up with the 402 yards the Vikings gained on the ground. HYAA Football ,., r^ry M Sports Editor High school swimmers routinely get better and better as the season progresses. After such a strong start, that pose? well for the Thomapple KelloggHastings Co-op girls’ swim team. The Trojans didn’t have enough to get past a solid Grand Rapids West Catholic team in their first meet of the season Tuesday night, falling 112 to 73, but the Trojans did set seven new team records. Maybe best of all. it was a mix of returning and new swimmers and divers setting the records. “We had some of our kids swimming during the summer. Some of them partic­ ipated in the bigger, faster, stronger weight training program and I think those things helped, and the experience. Last year we had a lot of girls who had never swam competitively before,’’ said TKHastings coach Carl Schoessel. Chelsey Strumoerger was involved in four record-setting performances for the Trojans, including hvr first place finish in the 100-yard free style race with a time of 1 minute .56 seconds. She also set a team record in the 200 individual medley with her time of 2:31.64. Brandi Sutfin set a new Trojan record in the 200 freestyle in 2:16.15. Sutfin and Strumberger teamed up w ith Mindy Warner and Jasmine Brow n to set a new TK-Hastings record in the 200 freestyle relay (1:53.26), and w ith Warner and Audrey Hoag to set the mark in the 400 freestyle relay (4:10.77). Strumberger’s 100 freestyle time and Hoag’s new team record of 1:11.65 in the 100 backstroke were the Trojans' only two first place finishes against the Falcons. Freshman Kyleh Sheldon set a new team diving record w ith her point total of 163.40. “I’m disappointed that we lost. We d like to win every rime," said Schoessel I was very pleased overall in their per­ formance. It shows the girls arc doing well. They’re ahead of where they were last year.” The Trojans will be in the Communit) Education and Recreation Center pool for their next three meets. The first one is tonight against Creston. This Saturday, TK-Hastings will host an invitational with fellow O-K Rainbow Tier 3 teams Hamilton. Byron Center, and Calvin Christian coming to Hastings Next Thursday, the Trojans get the con­ ference season started by hosting Wayland. NEW Car • NEW Warranty Now taking orders for... LUCERNE' Dream up WITH 4-YEAR, 50,000 MILE BUMPER-TO-BUMPER STANDARD WARRANTY ; 5th & 6th Team 1 Remember the old Frank Gifford. Statue of Liberty Play? The one where the Quarter Back drops b^-k to pass and the slot receiver sprints from the side and grabs the ball out of his hand. Thai’s how this game got started for Hastings Saturday against Athens, and it got more exciting, for the Saxons as they opened the season with a definitive 36-6 win. The Saxons scored on their first drive with a D.J. Nolf 45-yard touchdown run. Nolf fol­ lowed up on the second drive of the game, catching a pass from Saxon quarterback Nick Newton for his second TD of the day. Jason McClurkin added the third TD of the day on the next series by catching a 20-yard TD pass. Newton, after throwing two TD passes, decided to run one himself, this put the Saxons up 24-6. John French then took over at the quarter­ back spot, and took one in the end zone to make the score 30-6. Cole Gahan capped off the day for the Saxons with a run around the comer to make it 36-6. The Saxon defense was lead by Austin Burton, Brandon Redman. Brice Dejong, and Cody Geiger, who gave the Athens team fits all day. Features: • Standard 3800 engine • V-8 available • Magnetic ride control - New foi Buick! • Heated & air conditioned seats • Heated wiper fluid ...and much more! FNo Deposj^ necessary) Sc<? a Bill seif Professional j Bill Seif Chevrolet Buick] OF HASTINGS www.billselfchevbuick.coni 1435 S. Hanover St. (M-37) • Hastings, Ml 49058 Ttmday, Thursday, Friday 8-6 • Meaday 8 Wl dan day 8-8 • Satarday 9-12 269-945-2425 • 1-800-235-2425 You’re Invited! To Our Grand Opening Celebration! 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Lakewood was 0-3-1 and still looking to score its first goal of the season entering the first Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 contest of the season Wednesday evening at Williamston. Lakewood will be back on Unity Field at LHS next Wednesday to face Fowlerville in another CAAC-3 match. Tbe Vikings put up a good fight, after falling behind early in a rough tough battle with Lansing Everett last Thursday. A pair of goals in the first 12 minutes got Everett Vikings started, and they added two more goals for a 4-0 win on Unity Field. After heading into the half-time break down 3-0, the Lakewood team made some adjustments to their offense to find some more production. It amounted to a few more attacks against the Everett goal, but wasn’t enough to light the scoreboard. Everett scored its final goal at the 18:38 mark, but the second half was a much differ­ ent game than the first. “My guys finally decided they had had enough and got physical also, which resulted in Everett gening two yellow cards." said Gonzales. “When we finally decided to play our game we looked a lot better. We had some key injury’s with our goalie getting a broken nose on a no call. One of my (midfielders) received a concussion, and two other's were still walking but also had injury's.” Levi Phelps helped lead the Lakewood team with his all-out hustle on both ends of the field, and Clancy did a fine job filling in for injured goaltender Scott Cole. “With the way the guys are playing right now it's disappointing the wins are not there. As I told the guys at the end of the game 1 was* Lakewood junior Andrew Dow steps in front of Lansing Eastern’s Saul Nunez to clear the ball out of the Vikings' end of the field in the first half of Monday night’s non­ conference contest, which the Quakers won 9-0. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood vanity boys' soccer coach Paul Gonzales tried a new approach at half-time of Tuesday’s non-conference contest at home against Lansing Eastern, with his Vikings trailing 5-0. He walked away, in hopes that his players would work together to solve their own prob­ lems on the field. It was worth a sIkX after a disappointing first half, but it didn't work out as the Vikings fell to the Quakers 9-0. He did have some words for his team fol­ lowing what he called the worst loss he could remember in several years for the program. “We made them look a lot better (than they were)," said Gonzales. The only thing that came close to putting a smile on his face in the second half was tbe play by a pair of juniors. “I had two guys hustling." said Gonzales. "Nick Clancy and Kyle Root gave everything they had." Clancy, one of the Vikings’ four co-captains, started the game in goal, but came up to try and help the Viking offense get something going. He was replaced by junior captain Matt Tidbal! soon after Nick Gregg became the sixth different Quaker to score, early in the second half. . Late in the second half Root moved from an outside fullback position to play stopper in the center of the Viking defense. “1 asked him to play a position he hadn't played," said Gonzales. "He has never played there before. He didn't know what to do. but he gave me 110-percent." Lakewood's coach has been waiting for someone to step-up and take over the stopper position, and he thinks he may have just found the player for the job. "1 think we found one." said Gonzales. “He needs some refinement, ‘cause he’s a wild man." Eastern did play many of its reserves throughout the second half, and me Vikings slowed down their attack a bit. After Gregg's goal in the second minute of the second half, rhe Quakers didn’t score again until Ali Mukhtar blasted as penalty shot into the lower left-hand come.' of the net with 26:15 left to play for his second goal of the game. Saul Nunez and John Xiong used fancy footwork to each score their second goals of the game at the 15:30 mark and the 12:48 mark of the second half. Tong Nguyen and Rich Her also scored first half goals for the Quakers. Some of the best play by both teams came after Xiong scored Lansing Eastern’s ninth proud of them as they played the second half with a lot of heart and played as a team and that's what its going to take to win," said Gonzales. Last Wednesday, the Lakewood Vikings ended a defensive battle with Olivet in a 0-0 tie. The Vikings out-shot the Eagles 4-3 in the first half and had an advantage in time spent jn the attacking end during the secon^ half, but couldr.’f find the “We tried a formation we have been work­ ing on that worked pretty good at controlling the ball in the middle and our offensive end.” said Gonza^ps. "Troutde is we just can't seem to finish and find the pack of the net yet. We h^d several chances to score but didn't” The Vjung defense played welL allowing just ten shots on goal the whole game. “The guys really worked hard and as I told them this game was in the top two as far as fun and exciting games I have seen played at Lakewood since I started coaching at Lakewood in 2000," said Gonzales. Saxons top two possible district foes The Hastings Saxons are in a first-place tie in the O-K Gold Conference, after the open­ ing night of the conference season. With just four seconds remaining Tuesday night against Thomapple Kellogg, Dana Shilling hit a jumper from the right comer of the floor to lift the Saxons to a 50-49 victory. Shilling finished the night with ten points. Jodi Jolley had a huge night for the Saxons scoring 23 points. After starting the season 0­ 2. the Saxons have won their last two ball games to even their record. Tbe Saxon defense limited the Trojans to just eight points in the fourth quarter, after TK entered the final period with a five points lead. Natalie Pennington added nine points for the Saxons. TK was led by Jessica Faska's 14-point performance. Desiree Jaworowski added seven points for the Trojans, while Ashieigh Lund and Caitlin Chamberlin each tallied six. The Saxons are the odd team out in the O­ K Gold tonight. With seven member schools, each Tuesday and Thursday one team plays a non-conference game. Tbe Saxons take on former Gold-member Holland Christian at home. Next Tuesday, the Saxons continue confer­ ence play at Caledonia. Tbe Scots are 0-1 in the league currently and 0-3 overall after falling .o South Christian Tuesday night. The Saxons first win of the season was earned Saturday night at home against Lakewood. 36-33. After struggling offensively in the first ten quarters of the season, the Saxon defense finally got its offense going. Lakewood led 14-8 at the half, but the Hastings pressrre started forcing Lakewood into turnover after turnover. Even when the Vikings broke the Saxon press. Lakewood was hurried in its offensive sets. Tbe Saxons battled back to build their lead as big as ten points in the fourth quarter, before a late Lakewood rally. The wins are especially big because Lakewood and Thomapple Kellogg are both part of the Class B district at Charlotte the third week of November, which also includes the Saxons, host Orioles. Delton Kellogg, and Allegan. , The Saxons' Steve Peurach keeps his eye on the ball as it makes its stow roll towards the cup in Iasi Wednesday's O-K Gold match against Caledonia. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Saxon golfers have three more shots at first Gold win At the midway point of the O-K Gold Conference boys' golf season the Hastings' Saxons fell to 0-3 in the league with a sixstroke loss to Hamilton Monday afternoon. At Diamdnd~'Sprii%s Golf CT®r.e,‘ the Hawkeyes got a pair of 40’s and a pxr of 4 l’s to top the Saxons 162 to 168. Hastings* Steve Peurach shot r. four-over par 40 to tie Hamilton's Chris Slagh and Ben Goodman for the best score of the Jay. Behind Peurach for the Saxons. Ji sti? Kral shot a 42. Alex McMillan 43, ar.d Tyk-r Kalmink 43. A 40 was also the best score of the da) last Wednesday, when tbe Sarnos hosted ti.e Caledonia Fighting Scots at Hastings Country Club. Caledonia senior Isaac Mulvihill shot that 40 to led his team to a 167-177 win over the Saxons. Peurach shot the Saxons’ best score, a 41. to match the Scots' second best score by Steve Ahrens. Kral and Kalmink each shot 44’s for the Saxons, while McMillan added a 48. Behind Mulvihill and Ahrens for Caledonia, Tyler Corson shot a 42 while Chris Jamieson and Jeff Donnell each tallied 44’s. The O-K Gold regular season will come to an end in the next seven days. Hastings host­ ed Byron Center yesterday, and will travel to take on Wayland at Orchard Hills Monday before finishing the conference duals at home against Thomapple Kellogg next Wednesday. Prior to those final two conference duals, the Saxons will host the Hastings Fall Classic at Hastings Country Club on Friday and then take part in the Charlotte invitational on Saturday. The Saxons’ Justin Krul watetes a shot fly from the fairway during last Wednesday's O-K Gold Conference match with Caledonia. Krul tied for the Saxons second best score at Hastings Country Club that day, a 44. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Saxons' Jodi Jolley flies through the lane past TK guard Ashieigh Lund and center Caitlin Chamberlin for two of her team high 23 points in Tuesday night’s one-point win over the Trojans. (Photo by Perry Hardin) arpets Need Cleaning? Professional Steam Extraction SFKVICES INC. idennai & Commercial Ownar Tom Frith Localy Ownad & Operated since 1985 Flooring Needs. For us it is more than simple or quick ... 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It’s all in what team with two goals and an assist on the afternoon. its pre-confere nee schedule with a 4-2 record shows up. just because you did well the week by defeatinc the Delton boys last Thursday 4­ before doesn’t mean you’re going to do well today." VonDerhoff’s assist, with seven minutes left in the first half he gave his team its first lead 1. Tbe Saxons open the O-K Gold Conference schedule tonight at South Christian then host Caledonia next Thursday. The Scots and Sailors are two of the favorites for the confer­ ence championship this fall, but Saxon coach Brian Roderick is still convinced his young­ team can be a spoiler. “We would be very satisfied in surprising a The Saxons did play well in their 4-1 win over Delton Kellogg. The Panthers jumped out in from first on a goal by Troy Wortinger on an assist from Luke Beni, a 16 minutes into the first half. Brian McKeough was the beneficiary of of the game at 2-1. McKeough earned an assist on David Kendall’s goal about 15 minutes into the sec­ ond tialf, VonDerhoff earned his second goal of the game w ith 18 minutes left on an assist from Max Myers. That woke up the Saxons, who tied the Delton Kellogg coach Paul Harter thought game a minute later on a goal by Justin VonDerhoff on an assist from Victor Gowell the game should have been a bit closer, if not for a couple defensive miscues in the second half that led lo the Saxons goals. Roderick would have liked to see his team put the ball in the net a couple more times though, and thought that the Saxons didn’t lake advantage of all their opportunities. On a couple of occasions the Saxons sent nice passes to the far side of the goal that did­ n’t find v foot on the other end. Hastings’ coach contributed that to experience, saying that a number of his players still want to charge the goal on comer kicks rather than spreading out into their positions. The Saxons out-shot the Panthers 11 to 6 on the night. Delton’s only goal came against back-up Saxon keeper Dan Secord. who Roderick wanted to sec in action during the first half. Josh Bare came in to finish the sec­ ond half in net for Hastings. Delton followed up the loss to the Saxons with a 6-4 loss at home against Three Rivers on Tuesday afternoon. That loss dropped the Panthers’ record to 2-4 on the season. Wortinger. Brandon Butzirus. A.J. Newkirk, and Khola Mcthvin all scored for Delton. Three Rivers' Aaron Hotovy scored three goals. Dervish Elmazi two. and Zeke Bell one. “We need to make some adjustments defensively.” said Harter. “If you score four goals on a team you should win the game." The Panthers visit Gobles tonight, then open the Kalamazoo Valley Association sea­ son next week. DK will host Pennfield on Hastings’Alex Kimble steers the ball away from Delton’s Kyle Wells early in the first half of last Thursday's non-conference contest in Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Monday and Paw Paw Wednesday. Top Viking harriers run their best times of fall so far at Bret Clements Memorial Hastings David Kendall (11) heads the ball away from Delton Kellogg’s Justin Fluty, as their teammates Justin VonDerhoff (21) and David Roberts (12) look on from below in last Thursday’s non-conference contest won by the Saxons. (Photo by Perry Hardin) WBCH RADIO SPORTS On a fast course the Lakewood Viking varsity cross country teams faced some fast competition at the Bret Clements Memorial Cross Country Race hosted by Bath on Saturday. In the 16-team second division the Lakewood boys finished fifth and the girls’ seventh overall. The 45 high schools in attendance were divided into three divisions by size of school. The boys had a bit of an advantage, running first thing in the morning at 9:25 a.m. when it was still cool, said Viking coach Jim Hassett. ’’The girls varsity ran right after, but it was seating up quickly. “I am glad we did not have to run in the afternoon races." Nearly every Viking ran their best time of the season, including the five who earned medals. Jason Stcrkenburg. Jesse Schrock. Michael Forman. Dana Nichols and Jessika Blackport. Lakewood’s Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 nemesis from Williamston won the boys’ title with just 43 points. Hillsdale was second with 80 followed by Linden 92. Shepherd 127. Lakewood 130. Marshall 165. DeWitt 175, Onsted 188. Frankenmuth 273. Perry 278. Haslett 288. Portland 295. Parma Western 301. and Fowlerville 319. The Viking boys have stuck with their Ashley Pifer Fri. 9/16-7:15 p.m.HS: Fowlerville al Lakewood on FM Sal. 9/17 ■ 2:30 p.m........... 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Haslett 280. Frankenmuth 281. Onsted 300. Williamston 311. Shepherd 333. Durand 370. Fowlerville 402. and Portland 424. The Lakewood girls fared better against their competition last Wednesday, when the Vikings participated in the 16team Ovid-Elsie invitational. The girls won the invitational with nearly half the point total of the second place team, while the Lakewood boys were third overall behind CAAC-3 rival Lansing Catholic Central and St. Johns. "The girls ran a good race.” said Hassett. “Many had their best time of the season. The boys performance was not what I had expected for this course. The course was almost as flat as a track, but a few runners had some problems with the heat and didn’t perform up to par." Nichols was up to snuff for the girls’ team, winning the race in 20:59, while Blackport was eighth in 22:12. Pifer (12th in 22:19). Blackmer (15th in 22:27) and Sadie Catt (16th in 22:34) con­ tributed to the Viking total of 52 points. Owosso was second with 101 followed by Perry 111. Lansing Catholic Central 113. St. Johns 146. Ithaca 163. Fowler 195. Ovid-Elsie 206. Fowlerville 268. Durand 271. Bath 288. St. Charles 297. Chesaning 301. Portland 305. and Laingsburg 413. Three Lakewood boys had their best times of the season to that point. Schrock. Corey Rayner, and Billy Quint. Forman was 12th overall to lead the Lakewood boys in 18:24. Schrock was 17th in 18:51. Pifer 18th in 18:52. Rayner 26th in 19:33. and DeJong 33rd in 19:52. The freshman Quint was under 20 min­ utes for the first time. He was the seventh Lakewood runner across the finish line. Lansing Catholic Central won the race with 35 points followed by St. Johns 82. Lakewood 96. Chesaning 150. Fowler 173. Owosso 186. Bath 192. Ovid-Elsie 200. Fowlerville 224. Perry 230. St. Charles 241. and Laingsburg 278. The Vikings open the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 season this Thursday at DeWitt. 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Pennock HEALTH Ab SERVICES 0K4S144 �Page 20 - Thursday September 15. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Thornapple Kellogg kickers fall to 1-4-1 The Thomapple Kellogg varsity boys’ soccer team knew it faced a tough non-conference schedule to start the fall even before the season started. All the first six games of the season have done is confirm that, and show the Trojans and head coach Christian Niles some of the things they have to do to get better. One thing that was obvious last week was that the Trojans need to find a way to be ready when the whistle blows to start the game. TK was outscored 6-1 in the first half of games last week. The Trojans are now 1-4-1 on the year, after tying Grand Rapids Catholic Central I-I on Saturday in Grand Rapids. The first half was a struggle fee both sides Saturday, as neither team could put together a sustained attack. The Trojans came out strong in the second half and started to hammer the Cougar goal with shots that just could not find the back of the net. One of the scoring chances nearly came to fruition, but a blast from forward senior Scott Blood bounced back off the near post. The Trojans would finally breakthrough when senior Josh Baird threw in the ball to crashing sophomore Sven Welz who blasted it right over the Catholic Central keepers head. The celebration was short lived when Catholic Ccntral snuck one by the TK defense three min­ utes later. TK had to settle for their first tie of the season. ”1 thought it was a excellent game.” Niles commented. "It was a good performance by both teams." Matt Kunnen had two of the Squires three goals in the first half to lead Calvin Christian to a 4-0 victory over TK in Grandville on Thursday afternoon. Thomapple Kellogg sophomore Matt Bouchard tries to work the ball around Calvin Christian senior Matthew Kunnen in the first half of last Thursday’s 4-0 Squire victory in Grandville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ine break, and they came out with much more fire in the second half. The biggest improvement came in transition. The Trojans were slow to switch from offense to defense and defense to offense in the first half and it cost them. Defenders were left in one-on-one situations and Calvin was able to take advantage with its superb ball handling skills. Goal keeper Imants Gerrits finished with ten saves for the Trojans in the contest, but TK regis­ tered their fourth loss of the season. "This one was a hard one to take, the team is much better then the score shows.” said Niles. "Calvin is a great team and well coached, we just need to capitalize on our chances.” The Trojans had one final non-conference tune-up. Tuesday, at home against Jenison. The O-K Gold Conference season opens Thursday when the Trojans host Caledonia. Saxons’ top two netters stay undefeated in O-K Gold Trojan senior defender Frankie Griffith sprints up field with the ball Thursday at Calvin Christian. The Trojans had trouble at times transitioning from offense to defense and defense to offense in the 4­ 0 loss. (Photo by Bret! Bremer) Calvin got on the scoreboard in the second minute of the game. TK. which had a couple scoring opportunities throughout the evening, had it’s best chance slip away when a free kick by Corey Humphrey was blocked as it almost slipped in over the keepers reach in the second half. Niles offered a vigorous pep talk to his team at Hastings* top two singles players both improved lo 3-0 in the O-K Gold Conference this seaaoii by winning matches against Hamilton Monday afternoon, but the Saxons fell to 0-3 in (he league as a team. The Hawkeyes topped the Saxon ladies 6-3 at Hamilton. Hastings Amy Ingle improved her record to 11-0 at first singles by topping the Hawkeyes’ Kelsey Karbowski 6-0. 6-2. At second sin­ gles. the Saxons' Samantha VanDenack pulled out a close 7-5. 6-4 win over Hamilton's Brer Breuker. Chelsea Passmore and Hannah Case earned the Saxons’ first doubles win in the confer­ ence when they defeated Chelsea Vander Belden and Joy Hengst 6-3. 7-5 at first doubles. Kayla Ellsworth did her best to try and pull oft the tic for the Saxons. She battled the Hawkeyes’ Calcigh DeVette through three sets at fourth singles before falling 2-6. 6-3. 6-0. The Saxons fell 6-2 to the Caledonia Fighting Scots last Wednesday. The Scots won all four doubles matches and the third and fourth singles matches for the victory. Caledonia didn’t drop a set in any of the six flights it won. Kim UHery defeated Hastings' JennyJohnston 6-3. 6-2 at third singles, and Natalie Radzikowski topped Kayla Ellsworth 6-1,6I at fourth singles. Al first singles. Ingle bested Caledonia's Linda Ljuljdjuraj 6-0.6-0. VanDenack defeat­ ed Lauren Alexander 6-2,7-5. Hastings didn't win more than three games in any set on the doubles side. Kerry Bushlor and Katie Krieger won for Caledonia at first doubles 6-1. 6-0. At second doubles. Dana Juhlin and Christina Roosicn won 6-3. 6-1. The third doubles team of Caitlin Detmer and Jenna Ware won 6-2. 6-1. and the fourth doubles team of Britannia Hormel and Leah Witkowski took a 6-1,6-3 victory. The Saxons were back at it again Wednesday when they hosted Byron Center. Saturday the Saxons head to Lansing Catholic Central for a tournament. Hastings will face Wayland in another O-K Gold Conference match Monday, before ending the league duals next Wednesday at home against Thomapple Kellogg. Delton Kellogg's Jordan Haines races by Vicksburg guard Jessie Kuhlman in Tuesday night's ten-point Panther victory. Haines poured in a season high 24 points for the Panthers. (Photo by Linda Boyce) DK finishes comeback against Vicksburg, but not Plainwell Vicksburg scored the first three points of the fourth quarter Tuesday night against Delton Kellogg to pull in front 49-41. but the Panthers outscored the Bulldogs 21-3 the rest of the way to cam a 62-52 victory. Delton is now 4-1 on the season. Jordan Haines had a huge night to get the Panther, their fourth victory. She scored 24 points. She was the only DK girls making major contributions. Alex Culbcrt scored 14 points, while lead­ ing her team with ten rebounds and seven steals. Katee Hogoboom poured in ten points for the Panthers and Katie Smoczynski had five steals. The two teams were tied at 27 ar tne half, bu: Vicksburg came out of the locker rooms and went on a 14-4 run. With four minutes left in the third quarter the Panthers oroke out of the mini slump and scored the gaiies next eight points, capped by one of Haines’ thice three-pointers on the night. Another Haines three capped of Delton’s 11-0 run which finally pulled them into the lead for good in the fourth quarter. Haines was six for nine from the floor for the night. Hogoboom hit six of i»er seven shots. As a team. Delton connected on 52-percent of its shots including five of seven three- point attempts. The Delton girls took on Bellevue Wednesday night at home, and will be on the road Tuesday to face Martin before beginning the Kalamazoo Valley Association season at Parchment Sept 27. Last Thursday, the Panthers suffered their only loss of the season so far. at Plainwell 45­ 40. Delton nearly pulled off the same type of late game rally against the Trojans. Plainwell led 41-29 with 3:17 left to play. From there, the Panthers went on a 9-0 run to make things interesting, but turnovers took them out of the game tn the final minute. Haines had 13 points for the Panthers, and Culbcrt 12. Culbcrt also ripped down 16 rebounds for DK. and Kadic Pogue nine. Smoczynski had a big night too. with six steals and five assists. Sophie Hartman led Plainwell with 14 points, and Bianca Harmon added ten. Delton held a two-point advantage at the half, but was outscored 16-7 in the third quar­ ter. The Panthers were just 15 of 47 from the field and three of ten from three-point range again.-.’ the Trojans. Viking netters get first CAAC-3 win after winning championship at Portland Quad The Lakewood varsity girls’ tennis team improved to 1-1 in the Capital Area *4.00 REBATE pet gallon thru Sept. M> 9-900 Primer 9-110 Flat/Wall 9-310 Eggshell 9-510 Semi-Gloss *16.87 *18.87 *20.87 *22.87 The Vikings were 2-0 at every other on the day. They went 2-0 to capture their flight to finish with 31 points, rortland Tuesday. At second and third singles, the Lakewood Vikings had to come from was second with 21 followed by Leslie 16. championship. At first singles. Walker was 1-1 for the Walker topped Portland’s best player 3­ Walker shook off a shaky second set to 6. 6-2. (10-7), and then knocked off come back and top Marshall’s top player 6-2 in the third to help her secure her sil­ Leslie’s number one 6-1, 6-0. That was one of only two games the Leslie girls next two 6-4. 6-2 for the victory at second took from the Vikings. ver medal. Wernet split sets with Marshall’s second singles. At third singles. Lakewood’s Kristen Wemet didn’t lose a game in either her second singles match with Leslie or singles player in one of the final matches of the day. winning the first 6-3 and losing Haskin fell 6-4 in the first set to Cait Fowlerville. Neither did Emilie Enz in the second 6-4. The two girls then played Huston, then came back to win the second matches against Portland and Leslie at a 10-point super tie breaker, and Marshall set 7-6. and closed things out by winning a fourth singles. At third singles, lopped jumped out to a 7-3 lead. Marshall kept peppering Wernet’s back­ Lakewood s only loss on the day came Fowlerville 6-0, 6-0 and Portland 6-0.6-3. hand. and Wernet kept blasting the ball at first singles, where Haslett’s Caroline Farrell and Normington won 6-0. 6-0 back over the net until she’d pulled even at against Fowlerville at second doubles, and 9-9 then won the lie-breaker at 11-9 for 6-3. 2-6, (10-7) over Portland. At fourth defeated second place. After winning her first set against four doubles was the only one to win more Leslie 6-0. 6-0 and Portland 6-3. 4-6. (10­ Marshall 6-4. the Vikings’ third singles than one game in a set against Lakewood. Laura Lynch and Cori Shanks took a 6-1. 7). Like Andre Agassi in the quarterfinals player Haskin fell behind 5-2 in the second 6-3 victory in that match. of this year's U.S. Open tennis tourna­ set. It looked like Haskin would be playing a super tie-breaker to end the day as well, Erica Enz and Alexandria Taylor lopped Bckah Morrow and Kate Wiseman at first ment. Lake wood’s top singles players used but she stormed back winning the next exciting comebacks to earn three games. Marshall eventually went back up 6-5, super tic-breaker 10-5. doubles side for the most part. The Haslett For a FREE m-home consultation Vikings. In her first match of the day. and Fowlerville 12. Haslett’s Mindy Salinex 6-2. then won the The Lakewood girls won easily on the Nu-W«m*I Hlov>n-in Insulation Windows and Doors 'tooling and Siding ( jbirkitn and < ountertops (uragc Doun & btunaucr Opcrauw» and MUCH more The first doubles team of Erica Enz and Taylor were the only undefeated Vikings 1 overall with a 7-1 victory over Haslett Martin topped Kallic Walker 6-3. 7-5. • • • • • • 3. 4-6. (10-7) against Portland. Activities Conference Division 3, and 3-1­ behind after losing the first set. Emily Wcmei dropped the first set to High Quality, Low Odor then fell in the second game of the day 6­ doubles 6-0.6-0. as Taylor inches closer to becoming the all-time wins leader for the doubles. Shanks and Haskin Lynch victories Saturday at the Pennficld Invitational. Also like Agassi, the Viking girls’ fin­ but Haskin forced a tie-breaker before Lakewood varsity girls’ tennis program. Brittany Farrell and Darcy Normington won 6-1. 6-0 at second doub’s for the ished second overall in the tournament. Pennfield won its own invitational with ending the match and earning a silver 29 points. Lakewood was second with 23. Vikes. and at third doub’s Lyndscy Carter Marshall third with 20. and Schoolcraft breaker 7-4. Lake wood’s second doubles team of and Lacey Chase took a 6-1.6-1 win. fourth with eight. Lakewood’s top three doubles players second with a 2-1 record on the day, as did medal by winning the second-set tie­ Emilie Enz and Normington also finished Despite a mak" upset Monday at the Portland Quad, the Vikings still managed all had to fight through some adversity for the third doubles team of Carter and to come away with a ten-point victory Lakewood’s first doubles team of Enz wins over Marshall to ensure the team’s second place finish, and all three finished Chase. Cori Shanks at fourth singles and and Taylor won their first match 6-0. 6-0 against an over-matched Leslie squad, but second in their flight with wins over Marshall and Schoolcraft opponents. the fourth doubles team of Lynch and Laura Wierenga placed third for the Vikes. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 15. 2005 - Page 21 Saxon boys’ harriers surprise at Yankee Springs Delton Kellogg’s Candace VanDyk (from left). Anna Goldsworthy. Kathryn Goy. Joanna Hoelberiing, and Shawn Schut stick together as a pack in the early going of the Division 3 race at Mondays Yankee Spnngs Invitational The Saxons’ Ryan Bosma and Alex Kimble keep a step ahead of Lakewood’s Mike Pifer in the early goir«g at Monday’s Yankee Springs Invitational. Bosma and Kimble helped the Saxons to a sixth-place finish, just four points behind third place Lakewood and five behind second-place Lowell by David T. Young Editor Lakewood cross-country coach Jim Hassett said he was pleased with taking fourth in the and girls’ competition Monday afternoon in the Yankee Spring Invitational meet. And new coach Jamie Dixon was happy about Hastings taking sixth in the boys’ race. So how can a coach be happy about placing fourth? Or sixth? Just look al the brutal qual­ ity of the competition and look at a little recent history. Mike Hall Hassett told several of his colleagues he believes three of the best Division II girls’ teams in the state showed up Monday at the Yankee Springs Slate Park. The three who fin­ ished ahead of his Viking girls. South Christian. Wayland and Caledonia, are from the O-K Gold Conference and they swept the top three places in that order. South Christian scored 60 team points, four fewer than run­ ner-up Wayland and Caledonia checked in third with 73. Lakewood's 110 was good for fourth, followed by Lowell with 120. host Thomapple Kellogg with 122, Allegan 166. Plainwell 228 and Hastings 239. Byron Center had only four runners and did not reg­ ister a team score. Capping off a big day for the Fighting Scots was a surprisingly easy first place boys’ team finish with 59 points, with Lowell fin­ ishing second with 107. Lakewood third with 108. South Christian fourth with 109. Byron Center fifth with 110. surprising Hastings was sixth with 112, followed by Wayland 149. Middleville 158. Plainwell 205 and Allegan 315. Putting on the most visible show of the day were the top three individual girl runners. Wayland’s Jessica Armstrong. Lori Burgess of South Christian and Rebecca Winchester of Middleville. All three arc excellent bets to fin­ ish among the top 10 in the state champi­ onship meet in Brooklyn in November. Armstrong, the state champion in the 1600meter and 3200-meter runs last spring, put on another blistering performance, winning in 18: 50.6. but this time she wasn’t all alone as usual. Burgess crossed the finish line 13 sec­ onds later and Winchester checked in with a time of 19:11.7. Stepping up to challenge this elite group were two Caledonia runners. Andrea Schedlbauer and Kendra Ross, who took fourth and fifth, respectively, in 19:24.5 and 19: 49.1. Fellow Fighting Scot Stephanie Rossman was 10th across the finish line. Kendal Grant was 15th and Madisson Zych 49th. The Lakewood girls were led by Dana Nichols’ 14th-placc finish in 20:57. She was followed by Vikings Jessika Blackport. 20th in 21:30; Ashley Pifer, 21st in 21:37; Sadie Catt. 29th in 22:18 and Brittney Raffler. 35th in 22:31. Supporting Winchester’s performance for Middleville were Trojan teammates Chaney Robinson. 16th in 21:29. Emma Ordway. 31st in 22:28; Melanic Truer. 32nd in 22:29; and Kersta Gustafson. 62nd in 23:54. Tiffany Edwards was by far Hastings’ best runner of the day with a lime of 21:50, good for 23rd. The other Saxon scorers were Kayleigh DelCotto. Alyssa Case. Molly Smith and Alyssa Thornton. Caledonia’s Luke Taylor came up big for the Scots by taking individual medalist hon­ ors with the only sub 17-minute five-kilome­ ter run during the 90-degree heat and humidi ty. He finished in 16:58.3. Hastings, the perennial O-K Gold cross country doormat for the past several years, ran past two league rivals Monday and nearly caught up with Byron Center. Dixon’s rejuve­ nated group astonishingly was only five points away from the runner-up slot. Middleville coach Tammy Benjamin . who has guided three state champion teams, paid attention. "Jamie’s really done an outstanding job already with those kids." she said Serving notice to area harriers that he means business as a contender was Saxon Addison Singlcterry. who finished 11 th in 17: 58.7. Two Middleville harriers, sophomore Keith Winchester and Ethan Fuller, both raced well and were among the top 10 individuals. Winchester was third in 17:36.9 and Fuller took seventh in 17:51.6. Mike Forman led Lakewood by placing eighth in 17:53.1 and teammate Jesse Schrock was right behind him in ninth at 17:55.4. Mike Pifer was in 20th place in 18:18. Jason Sterkenberg in 34th in 18:47 and Tim DeJong in 37th place with a time of 18:57. The supporting cast for Caledonia took 12th. 14th. 15th and 17th places with Alex TenElshof. Justin Kucharczyk. Brian Wilder and Nick Cramer, all of whom were over the 18: 00 mark, but by less than 10 seconds. Their respective times were 18:00.7, 18:05.5. 18:06.5 and 18:08.5. Backing up Singlettery for Hastings, per­ haps the most improved cross-country outfit in West Michigan, other than Caledonia, was Jesse Elwood 16th in 18:07. Ryan Bosma 18th in 18:09. Alexander Kimble 27th in 18:26 and Rusty Burghdoff 40th in 19:07. In the smaller division race for boys. Maple Valley’s Mike Hall crossed the finish line first in 47:37.8. about 10 seconds ahead of the run­ ner-up. However, the Lions had to settle for The Minnows age group swim club is anx ious to get their sixth season started, which means it’s lime for young simmers to sign up. Children from all the surrounding commu­ nities are invited to join in the fun of compet­ itive swimming. Children ages five to 14-years-old who love to swim can sign-up for the experience on Thursday. Sept. 15. at the Thomapple Kellogg High School in the cafeteria at 7 p.m. Swimmers will need lo be able to swim one length of the high school pool for five to eight-year-olds and swimmers ages nine lo 14-years-old will need to be able to swim two laps. Swimmers will need goggles, a practice suit, and girls need a cap. Team suits can be ordered at sign-up as well. The season begins the end of November and runs until February in laniwy <~;>ni[Vlition meets will be held on Saturday, and February brings the season to a close with conference meets and a team banquet. Practices will be held at the TKHS pool on Monday. Wednesday, and Friday evenings. The cost is $45 for club fees plus the cost of a team suit. Male suits cost $30 and female suits $35. Coach Pete Beaudoin will be on hand to answer questions at the Sept. 15 meeting. Measurements will also be taken for the team’s competitive suits. For more information call (269) 795-4405. A parent’s i.ieeting will be scheduled for October. A total of 80 swimmers participated with the Minnows last season. We've mi ssedyousofar... but you d on't have to miss out! reasenteia center 2950 W. M-179 Hwy. Hastings. Ml 49058 269-948-9500 wwwkellogg.edu Advising Hours Tuesdays & Thursdays 1030 am -630 pm No appointment is necessary Hackett took the top with a 157. The Delton boys will take part in the Hastings Fall Classic this Friday al the Hastings Country Club, then play in a tourna­ ment Saturday at Schoolcraft. Next Wednesday, the Panthers will host the third of the six KVA jamborees at Mullenhurst Golf Course. Kalamazoo Christian edged out the Delton junior varsity golfers for the top spot in each of the first two KVA jamborees. At Lake Cora last Thursday Devin Desgranges led Delton with a 44. Nick Blacken shot 46. Chuck Stallard 51. and Zach Mueller 52. At Mary-wood Tuesday. Blacken shot 46. Stallard 51. Desgranges 51. and Dakota Healey 52. For the girls. Marissa Ingle of Delton was runner-up to Comstock Park whiz Jazmine Fxd and the Panther girls finished second as a team to Northpointe Christian. Ingle checked in with a time of 21:40.9 and Delton’s 50 points was nine more than Northpointe. Maple Valley did not have enough runners to record a team score. The other scorers for Delton were Lauren Knollenberg. eighth in 23:20; Heather Millard. 12th in 23:55. Amandra Strick. 13th in 24:31. and Shawn Schut. 19th in 25:24. Dhani Tobias finished 11 th in 23:42 for Maple Valley and teammate Erin Shoemaker was 15th in 24:35. but their scoring could not be included in the team tallies. Minnows getting ready for another winter in the water Office Hours Monday-Thursday 8am-7pm Fridays 8 am-5 pm Panthers put themselves in middle at first KVA jamborees Delton Kellogg’s varsity boys’ golf team finished in the middle of the pack at the first two Kalamazoo Valley Association Jamborees At Pennfield’s Marywood Golf Course Tuesday. Josh Newhouse came in with the second best score of the day but the Panthers still finished sixth in the six-team meet. Bobby Fisher scored a 42 for the Delton Kellogg Panthers. Kyle Purdum 47. and Nick Haas 53 as the Panthers totaled 181 Last Thursday, al Lake Cora Golf Course for the Paw Pau hosted league jamboree the Panthers were one spot better finishing third overall. Purdum led the DK Panthers this lime with a 43. while Newhouse shot a 44. Fisher 44. and Haas 47 for their team score of 178. sixth place among the nine teams with 162 points. West Catholic won it w ith 46 team points. Saranac was second with 57. followed by Comstock Park with 73. Northpointe Christian 107. Delton 141. Maple Valley. Freedom Baptist with 179, Wyoming Park 223 and Wyoming Rogers 228. Dan Roberts was Delton's top individual performer, placing fifth in 18:00.6. Colten Porter was 18th in 20:06. Michael Dewaters 27th in 20:34. Josh Marzic 59th in 22:18 and Jeremy Clark 74th in 23:44. Zeke Wieland was next behind Hall for Maple Valley, taking 37th in 21:08. Daniel Benedict 42nd in 21:24. Kaleb Root 56th in 22:08 and Adam Cook 71st in 23:30. The fall semester has begun at KCCs Fehsenfeld Center in Barry County, but there is still time to enroll for classes beginning in September. Available day and evening course sections include: ACCO 101 General Accounting BUAD 101 Introduction to Business BUAD 201 Business Law ECE 201 Early Childhood Health/Safety/Nutrition ECE 210 Child Growth and Development ECE 224 Introduction to Child Care ECON 201 Principles of Economics - MACRO ECON 202 Principles of Economics - MICRO ENGL 97 Writing Skills ENGL 151 Freshman Composition ENGL 152 Freshman Composition HIST 103 American Foundations HIST 104 Modern America HIST 151 Western Civilization: Early Western World HUMA 205 Ethical Dilemmas in Modern Society MUSI 211 Music Appreciation OIT 160 Applications Software PARA 234 Family Law PHIL 201 Introduction to Philosophy PHIL 202 Introduction to Ethics POSC 200 American System of Government PSYC 201 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 220 Developmental Psychology SOCI201 Introduction to Sociology SOCI 202 Social Problems STSK 98 College Reading and Study Skills Open Entry Computer Application Classes For a full schedule, visit us in person or on the web at <www.kellogg.edu>. Kayleigh Delcotto KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE Starting our 10th year of ’Getting You There’in Barry County. �Page 22 - Thursday. September i5. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Aspiring Barry County photographer wins awards at Allegan County fair A phtwography student from Barry County He has maintained that the quality of his "For a beginner. I did great.” he said "I has captured seven ribbons for works he is images has improved considerably as a exhibiting at the Allegan County Fair, which result of his studies. "The NYI course touches on all aspects of mean, it helps to cover as many bases as you can. and the ribbon classes I took were not exhibited very heavily. The more popular school sporting events in the past year may professional photography, from how cam­ eras and film work, to selling and copyright categories were very good, and blew my stuff away.” have noticed Mark Cinco roaming the side­ issues, to how to build your own studio.” runs through Saturday. Sept. 17 Anyone who has attended local high lines with his camera. From Jackson to The biggest help, according lo Cinco. is Those interested still have time to judge for themselves, as the Allegan County Fair Muskegon, from track meets to rodeos, he has captured thousands of images and says the NYI Foundation's "three guidelines of continues through Saturday Daily schedules good photography. Those guidelines essen­ he’s enjoy ing himself. tially eliminate the things that make a great are online at ww w.allegancountyfair.org Cinco. an occasional contnbutor to J-Ad Cinco. a quality engineer at Hextab in image less than great. "Distractions, whether it's extra stuff in Graphics publications, is still trying to bal­ Hastings, made a decision ir 2004 to move his love of photography to the next level by the frame, blurriness or brightness problems, enrolling at the New all take away from the subject we’re trying photojournalism, and expects to complete his NYI coursework in 2006. His website. York Institute of ance work, studies, and free-lance sports Photography. His goal was to become a pro to capture. Who needs that?” fessional photographer and freelance photo­ Cinco entered the maximum number of photos allowed at the Allegan County Fair, and surrounding counties, as well as a few long one his family ’s favorite end of the concert and other photos. prefer to believe I’m finally realizing what summer festivals. Of those 18. Cinco won three thirds, two seconds, and two blue rib­ keting to this point.” he said. my true calling is. and I'm delighted lo have bons. both for black and w hite entries, in his the chance to take the plunge.” first county fair effort. journalist. "Call it a mid-life crisis, if that helps it make sense.” the 46 year-old shooter said. "I www.cincoman.com offers "slideshow” viewing of his prep sports images in Barry “I have not been focusing on sales or mar­ In fact, the most recent update to his site has a disclaimer acknowledging its condi­ tion and apologizing "That's the catch in trying to be a ’one-man-band.' You spread yourself too thin and some things are going to suffer.” With the publication of his first front page photo, a July 4 fireworks shot in the Hastings Banner. Cinco has been reflecting on the decision to switch careers mid­ stream. “I’ve earned this altitude that even if I fail miserably in becoming a better photogra­ pher. as long as it’s fun. it won't be a com­ plete waste of time.” he commented. "Well, it has only gotten better, and I'm sure I’ve gotten much better. Every moment I told myself that I could not be a photographer, now that was the waste of lime!” Cinco said he hopes some day lo handle free-lance work for the major wire services, though he makes it clear there are limits. "I’m not a war correspondent, but just about any job or assignment has the potential to escalate in a hurry.” he said. "But I will One of Mark Cinco s two Blue Ribbon winning photos at the Allegan County Fair. This one was in the category/class “Black & White/Humor. “Husky Levitation’ from the 2005 state semifinals at Middleville This entry by Cinco was runner-up in the color-action category at the Allegan County Fair. not be volunteering for any Middle East work any time soon.” PONTIAC SOLSTICE CUSTOMER TAKES DELIVERY When the Jeffery’s first saw the all new Pontiac Solstice, it was love at first sight. Little did they know when they placed there order with Dreisbach Motors, they would be getting one of the Special Edition first 1000 vehicles. In fact, theirs is vehicle number eight. It is remarkable for a small town dealer to be awarded any of the first 1000 vehicles, but Dreisbach was able to place THREE. 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Rodeo Colors" took second place honors for Cinco at the Allegan County Fair in the color miscellaneous category (Patnotic). � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-09-22.pdf 271f198b3551c7a8171039053d645c68 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC UBRART 121 S CHURCH ST MS1IHGS Ml 4KM-1IU ............................ : Baltimore recall not to indude supervisor Individual vs. County, not an easy choice How sweet it is! Hastings wins 60*47 See Editorial on Page 7 See Story on Pages 23-24 See Story on Page 7 FW’l Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HastingsBanner Thursday. September 22. 2005 VOLUME 152, No. 38 PRICE 50C City in default in PUD lawsuit by 8 residents by Heather A. Reed Blood drive to aid hurricane survivors The next American Red Cross blood | drive in this area will he held from noon i to 5:45 p.nt Tuesday. Sept. 27. at the | Church of the Nazarene. 1716 North Broadway in Hastings. Tlie Red Cross has joined other mem­ bers of the Intcrorganizational Task Force on Domestic Disasters and Acts of I Terrorism in determining that blood sup­ plies and current inventory levels are I meeting hospital needs in the wake of ? Hurricane Katrina. But because donated blood i* perishable, with a shelf life of only 42 days, the task force recommends that people wanting to help should schedule an appointment to donate blood over the course of the next few weeks. 'Blood donations are always needed. and it is an important part of preparedness for people to make blood donation a reg­ ular part of their life." says Sharon Jaksa, CEO of the Great Lakes Region Blood Services of the American Red Cross *Wc need a steady supply of blood to help ensure that blood is always available dur­ ing times of need." The Great Lakes Region collects blood in 60 Michigan counties and supplies blood products to patients in 80 Michigan hospitals. The region is among a network of Red Cross blood regions across the United States with the ability to transport and supply blood products to areas of great need nationwide. The Red Cross is urging all eligible and new blood donors to make an appoint­ ment to donate and. help maintain an ade­ quate blood supply for ongoing and emer­ gency, medical needs. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds be in good general health and must not have given blood within 56 days of the date of the drive. For an appointment or details on blood , drives, call I-800-GIVE LIFE. | I i ; i i ; ' Next local play ‘Waiting inWings’ "Waiting In The Wings” by Noel Coward will be,the fall production of the | Thomapple Players later this month. ’ Show times are Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Sept. 22, 23 and 24, at 7 p.m.. with a Sunday matinee on Sept. 25 at 3 .< p.m. All performances arc at the Central Elementary Auditorium. Advance tickets arc available at Progressive Graphics and from any cast member. Director is Doug Acker. The “Waiting " In The Wings” cast includes Shawn Winters as Core Clark. Sandy Greenfield as Maud Melfosc and Norma Jean Acker as May Davenport Almina Clare is played by Brenda Webber with Barb | Pruden as Estelle Craven and Rachel DuMouchel as Deirdrc O’Malley. Jeff Kniaz is Perry Lascoe and Mike Kasinsky is Osgood Meeker. Lotta Bainbridge is played by Mary Jo Gorsuch and Dora is Terri Schray. Kim Buller is Doreen. Rose Anger and Margaret Hollenbeck play Sarita Myrtle. Sirlec Holston is Miss Archie with Carol Frey and Laurie Quada sharing the role of Zelda Fenwidk. Dacmcon Richards brings his theatrical talents to the role of Dr. Jevons with Carol Satterly as Bonita Belgrave and Alan Bennet is played by Frank White. He is also the assistant director. Topsy Baskerville is Laura Miller. See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 Post Commander Barry Wood stands with Gary Goinek, Jim Atkinson, Jannette Ulrich and Karl Goinek at the dedication of the new American Legion Post. (Photo pro­ vided by Neil Braendle) American Legion post dedicated The Lawrence J. Bauer Post #45 American Legion dedicated its new building, flagpoles and flags during the annual Commander’s Dinner Tuesday evening. To help celebrate the occasion and to install new post officers. Stale Commander John H. Skinner and other Legion officials met at the new Patriot restaurant operated by the post. The new officers include Commander Barry Wood. Adjutant General Bill Wolmer. First Vice Commander John Barnett Second Vice Commander Bill Roush. Chaplain Russ Aimes. Service Officer Budd Knuppenberg. Historian Jim Atkinson. Sergeant at Arms Earl Count. Judge Advocate George Ulrich, and House Committee Chair John Neff. Neff and his wife. Shirley, were also recognized and awarded a life membership for their many years of volunteering at the post. Also present to be awarded for 50 years of service were V. Harry Andronie. Gordon Cota. Haney Hahn. Fred Ziegler and Honk Keeler. WBCH radio and J-Ad Graphics’ See LLGION, page 5 Staff Writer The City of Hastings has been reported to be in default in its defense against eight local residents’ lawsuit in Barry County Circuit Court. A notice of default said the city, through its attorney. Stephanie S. Fekkes. and Robert A. Buchanan, both of Law. Weathers & Richardson of Grand Rapids, has not defend­ ed itself in a complaint filed Aug. 19 with the Barry County Circuit regarding an ordinance establishing the Court Street Planned Unit Development District. The defendant has failed to respond to the complaint within the specified time alloted. However. Buchanan said Wednesday after­ noon the matter is a non-issue and the city has indeed responded, contending the notice was made public owing to an administrative error. “Stephanie and opposing counsel have worked that out." Buchanan said. “The answer is on file. It’s a non-issue at this point. The complaint has been answered." Even if in default, the matter is still being taken up in court. A request for default by attorney Bradley K. Morton of Charlotte, who is representing the eight residents in the PUD. was entered Sept. 13 in Circuit Court for failure to appear, plead, or otherwise defend the city in the sec­ ond amended complaint of the case referred to as Bat low vs. the City of Hastings. The second complaint maintains that the group believes its civil and property rights have been violated when the city created the PUD district. The second complaint was filed last month after a motion for summary disposition was denied July 21 by Circuit Judae James Fisher A settlement conference has been set for I -.30 p.m. Nov. 10 in the case of Barlow et. all vs. the City over the PUD. As reported in the April 14 Banner, the lawsuit originally was filed last March by eight local residents, led by Gordon Barlow, in Circuit Court against the City of Hastings to vacate the Court Street PUD ordinance adopted in May 2004 The plaintiffs also include Charles Adams. Karen Nicholson. Robert Nicholson. Carol Schnierr. Paul Friddle. Kimberly Sutton and Stewart Gross, who own property located between West Court and West Slate streets, and South Market and South Washington streets, within the proposed district. Through their attorney. Bradley K. Morton of Charlotte, the residents have asked the City of Hastings to vacate and set aside Ordinance No. 382. which created the Court Street PUD and re-zoned their properties. They claim in the complaint that their See PUD, page 17 Right to Farm, environment clash at Johnstown meeting by Heather A. Reed Staff Writer A clash between Right to Farm Act advo­ cates and environmentalists was played out at last Wednesday night’s Johnstown Township Board meeting. However, despite two lively debates, no decisions were made. The first of the two hot topics for the evening was a proposed resolution expressing concerns about the Right to Farm Act. con­ centrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). and the contamination of ground­ water. According to the Michigan Department of Agriculture website, the Michigan Right to Farm Act. enacted in 1981, was intended to provide fanners with protection from nui­ sance lawsuits. The statute authorizes the Michigan Commission of Agriculture to develop and adopt Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices (GAAMPs) for farms and farm operations in Michigan. These voluntary practices are supposed to be based on technology and scientific research to promote sound environmental stewardship and help maintain a farmer's right to farm. The first part of the debate las* week was if the resolution would even be discussed at all. Johnstown Township Supervisor Robert Mack said since Trustee Jeffrey Warren, who had tabled the discussion on the resolution at August’s meeting, was not in attendance, the matter could not be taken off the table for dis­ cussion. According to Robert’s Rules of Order. “A question that has been previously tabled may be brought up again for consideration by way of the motion ‘Take from the table.’ A motion to take from the table is in order only when its sponsor has the floor; it must be seconded, and is neither debatable nor amendable. It requires a majority vole to bring the tabled matter before the society again." Mack then said comments could be made during the closing comments portion of the meeting, but they would have a time limit. The resolution asks the Township Board to use the RFA and GAAMPS recommendations as regulations to protect drinking water sources and other environmental concerns such as the use of manure on agricultural lands. The environmental and health concerns from the citizens who live near CAFOs include contamination of wetlands and groundwater with higher than normal levels of nutrients, e. coli and other bacteria, and odor from the manure. Jeff Van Nortwick. who owns a landscap­ ing business, lives near a factory farm with more than 2.600 milk cows. He claims the operator has contaminated over 650 of the 3.000 acres being used with excessive nutri­ ents and the nearby wetlands with highly toxic lechate from large feed bunkers. Van Nortwick also contends the goals of GAAMPS and the RFA have failed to protect local and individual rights and the environ­ mental quality of the community. Sonya Bates, who lives on Bristol Road across the street from a 150-acrc parcel that the factory farm leases for crops. She claims her well has been contaminated from the manure with e. coli bacteria, and that she can­ not open her windows all year long from the smell of the manure and the hordes of flies that arc attracted to it. “I clean up ac inch of dead flies on my w in­ dow sills everyday." she said. “I have three kids that cannot go ouu«dc and play due to the smell making them sick.’ .'he said. "Ai? 1 am asking for is some help to try and fix this problem. I thought that was what the town­ ship board was for." Several residents opposed to the rcsolut.on commented that the factory farm has conplied with all regulatory bodies, including tic Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, on how they use the manure on the land and the township has access to the reports from the MDEQ. They also nude comments directed at Bates that she pur- See PLAN, page 5 Groundbreaking held for local ethanol plant by Helen Mudry Staff Writer A step toward reducing America’s foreign oil dependency and increasing farm prof­ itability was made last week tn Woodbury on M-66 in the northcast comer of Barry County with the official ground breaking of the U.S. Bio Superior Com Ethanol Plant More than 100 governmental officials from the state, county and township level and many area farmers gathered under a canopy to join the celebration. Bob Craig, director of the Agricultural Division of the State of Michigan, gave the opening welcome, saying this was an exciting time to be in the Lake Odessa and Wcxidbury area. “The nation <•- calling on farmers for teed and fuel." he commented. Wayne Wood of the Farm Bureau repre­ sented the seed investors and said it was a great partnership A letter from State Senator Patty Berkholtz was read, giving her congratulations on the project. However, neither she. nor State Rep Gary Newell were oresent al the ceremony. Gordon Ommen. chairman of the board and CEO said the organizers of Superior Com Products, took a look at what is and realized what is possible. The ethanol plant will add jobs and reduce oil dependency. He said Humcane Katrina has brought attention to the nation’s supply of fuel and refinery capacity and has caused shock waves. The new ethanol plant will increase energy available for domestic supply and increase air quality. "Some day '.he com bell will become the energy bell. This will allow local kids to slay in their home town and work on the land. Fanning stays in the blood.” Ron Fagen is founder, president and CEO of Fagen. Inc., the company that is building the plant. He said. “This is a great day. and the timing couldn’t be better." As he spoke, a train passed on the nearby tracks, giving cre­ dence to the notion it's an ideal location with farm land, a natural gas pipe line, a major state highway and the only rail service left in the county. See ETHANOL, page 5 Kevin (left) and Tim Brodbeck celebrate the ground breaking with their parents. Larry and Marie Brodbeck (Photo by Helen Mudry) �I 4 Papa 2 - Thursday. September 22 2005 - The Hastings Banner Thomapple River cleanup is Sept. 24 The 10th annual Thomapple River Cleanup is being planned for 8 a.m. Saturday morning, Sept. 24. starting at Charlton Park. Anyone planning to attend is urged to call Kim Walton at 296-948-8056, exten­ sion 3. and sign up. Names of everyone in the party and whether they may need a canoe are needed. Seventy-five miles of the Thomapple and the Lower Grand Rivers are having cleanups Sept. 24. The Kalamazoo River cleanup is Oct. 1 and these arc just a few. Many river groups have “Adopt A River/Stream" programs, modeled after the “Adopt A Highway” program.Therc arc paddling and fishing groups that encoutage their members to pick up trash any time they find it. The Thomapple Cleanup will start at Chariton Park, 2545 S. Charlton Park Road, maings Fcr more information, call Lon Phalen 269-948-8056 extension 3. Domestic violence forum topic at TIES The public is invited to attend a civic dia­ logue meeting at 7 p.m. tonight. Thursday, Sept. 22. in the Thomapple Township Emergency Services building. 128 High SL. Middleville, to discuss the problem of vio­ lence against women and plan a campaign to get Congress to renew the Violence Against Women Act. The law will expire Sept. 30. The Sheila Wellstone Institute is mobilizing support in communities throughout the country for reauthorization. A civic dialogue and grass-roots action is being planned by the Wellstonc Civic Dialogue on Safe Families and Safe Communities in September to take action to end domestic and sexual violence. Activists across the United Stales will gather to chc-nge how society deals with these issues and send a message to Congress that ending domestic and sexual violence is a priority for communities dinner » Oct. 7 Barry County Habitat for Humanity once again will serve its Swiss steak and chicken dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday. Oct. 7, at the First United Methodist Church, located on Green Street in Hastings. The meal is available for a donation and proceeds will help build housing for county residents in need of a decent home. In addition to the meats, the menu includes mashed potatoes, gravy, a veg­ etable. salad, homemade desserts and bev- Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical Christian housing ministry. Volunteers work in partnership with low income families to build simple, decent homes that arc sold at cost and without interest to the families. Payments received from Habitat homeowners are recycled to build more houses For more information about Habitat, please call 269-948-9939. Those who would like to make a tax­ deductible donation to Habitat and can't attend the upcoming dinner, may send a check to Barry County Habitat for Humanity, P.O. Box 234; Hastings. Mich. 49058. ‘Cider Time’ fests start Sept. 24-25 Historic Bowens Mills will kick off this fall’s “It’s Cider Time Festival" series the weekend of Sept. 24 and 25 with a steam and gasoline engine show. There will be cider pressing demonstra­ tions on the 100-year-old water powered cider press, along with the making of stone ground com meal using the original mill stones powered by the water turbine in the creek. There will be many costumed crafts­ men demonstrating many history-related activities, free horse drawn wagon rides with the Belgian draft horses, visits with the animals. Granny's Kitchen will be open. The “h’s Cider Time” festivals will be held from noon to 5 p.m. on four consecu­ tive Saturdays and Sundays. Besides the steam and gasoline engine show, there will be a mountain men encampment. Civil War days and harvest festival weekends. The Steam & Gasoline Engine Show is co-sponsored by the Barry County Steam. Gas and Antique Machinery Association. There will be a display of antique tractors, engines and farm machinery, flea market and arts and crafts are welcome. There will be special events, including old fashioned antique tractor pulls, threshing demonstra­ tions. and doggers scheduled throughout both both Saturday and Sunday. Art Hop series returns Friday The Art Hop series returns for its final presentation of the summer from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday. Sept. 23. The programs, sponsored by the Tromapple Arts Council and the City of Hastings Downtown Development Authority, invite people to spend the evening in Hastings, browsing in the shops and galleries. Customers can shop while they look at the works of artists The Art Hop is a free event that allows visitors to see various art mediums and visit locations in the city they might not usually frequent. Barry County Transit provides the trolley to lean about the hop. For more information, call 945-2002. Okies trivia party re-set for Oct. 15 A party featuring music oldies from the 1950s. '60s and 70s is being planned for Saturday evening, Oct 15. al the Hastings Country Club. Proceeds will benefit the campaign to build a new library in Hastings. Anyone is invited to play or watch this unusual fund-raising music trivia contest beginning with sign-in and registration at 6 p.m. Oct. 15 al the Hastings Country Club. “Name That Tune for the Library" is a JAd Graphics sponsored show Those who want to test their music mem­ ories against a hand-picked Hastings Library team ate invited to go four-on-four with the host quartet Foursomes who want io take on the library quartet will be asked to sign in at the start of the evening, to give each of their teams a special and colorful name, come dressed in weird outfits if they like and designate a captain, who will be the only team member who can answer ques­ tions during the contest. The bvo foursomes will take turns in hearing information on the artists, the year and then actual musical excerpts from the songs. The captain then must give the final answer, identifying the title of the song. The task is simply to “name that tune.” When a team answers incorrectly, it will be assessed one strike. A second incorrect response will result in strike two. However, in order for the fatal strife thrc* to be declared, the opposingj^Ptaust answer the same question correctly. If not. it will be regarded instead as just a foul ball and the matchup will continue until one team’s “side is retired” with three strikes. The era the music will be taken from starts with the year 1955, the birth of rock ’n roll, and ends with the year 1979. Employees of FlexFab who spearheaded the collection of donations stand with Steve Chase, American Red Cross director of development, as Bill Rohr hands over the check. Flexfab, employees raise money for Katrina victims Employees at the Flexfab plant in Hastings collected donations last week for victims of Hurricane Katrina. Long-time employees who collected the donations for the Red Cross included Patricia Ray who has worked at FlexFab for 36 years; Kim Burghdoff, three years; Terry Weiler. 28 years; Darlene Honeyset. 22 years; Sandra Pierce, 11 years; Barb Innes, 10 years, and Linda Lusty, nine years. “The employees of FlexFab have the most giving hearts when it comes to sup­ porting others in need" said Matt Water festival planned after river cleanup DeHon’s CROP Walk is Sept. 25 The Delton Area Community CROP Walk is planned for 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept 25 and will begin and end at Faith United Methodist Church. Registration begins at 1:15. Refreshments and entertainment are part of the fun after the walk. Walkers are asked to collected donations and/or pledges from family members, friends, co-workers and neighbors to help make life better and even save lives through the efforts of Church World Service (CWS), which sponsors CROP Walks all over the nation. To sign-up for the walk, call 623­ 8763 or 998-6820 (cell). Dec DeFields and Elaine Gilbert are co­ coordinators. Twenty-five percent of walk proceeds each year stay in the Delton area to supply groceries to people who need help because of a variety of circumstances, ranging from unemployment to illness or low income. Delton's CROP Walk Committee has set a goal of raising $7,500 this year and hav­ ing 80 walkers. Folk Fest slated at Chariton Park The Barry County Chamber of Commerce will have a Folk Festival, Road Rally & Show Saturday. Oct 8. on the grounds of Historic Charlton Park in Hastings. The car, truck, and motorcycle show starts at 10 am. with participation in the rally and show at a cost of $10 per entry. General admission for events is $5 per adult. $3 for children 5 to 12; and kids under five are free. As part of the fun. the road rally offers a 60 to 80 mile mapped tour of Barry County. The find vehicle out will be at 10 a.m. and the last will leave at noon. A drawing for a $500 cash grand prize is set for 4:30 p.m. At the park, participants travel back in time and experience life in Victorian America, including kids games, demonstra­ tions. tours of the village, hay rides, enter­ tainment. crafts, food, petting zoo. black­ smith demonstration, candle dipping. Native American tour, and corn husk doll making. For more information please call the Barry County Chamber of Commerce at (269) 945-2454. DeCamp, president and CEO of FlexFab. "Immediately after the Katrina devasta­ tion, we had several employees asking 'how can we help?" Fund-raiser activities were quickly put together, and by Sept. 9 they had collect­ ed $3,000. The employees then asked if the company would be willing to match their efforts. "We said, absolutely!" said DeCamp. FlexFab also held a moment of prayer outside Friday. Sept. 16. for tl>e victims of the hurricane and subsequent flooding. They met by the flagpole outside the office, sang "God Bless America" and spoke about remembering the devastated areas in their prayers. Planning to join the anti-war rally this v. eokend in Washington D.C. are (from left) Patty Syreck of Alto, Jackie Schmitz amd Patnda Wilson of Middleville, Sue Anderson of Berrien Springs) and Kathleen Oliver of Middleville. Five area women to join Saturday’s anti-war protests Five Barry County area women plan to take part in an anti-war rally Saturday in Washington D.C. Patricia Wilson, Kathleen Oliver and Jackie Schmitz of Middleville. Patty Syrek of Alto and Kathy Wiggins of Castelton Township arc planning to take a chartered bus Friday evening from Grand Rapids and rally against the war in Iraq Saturday in the nation's capital. Joining them will be Sue Anderson of Berrien Springs, a friend of Schmitz’s. The Grand Rapids bus which is sold out. is one of several buses from the state that will travel to our nation's capital. "The reason that I am taking time out of a very busy fall schedule and spending two days on a bus. is to bring attention to the fact that this is an illegal war brought to the people of the United States and to Iraq by a dishonest president who sold Congress a pack of lies in order to get their authorization to invade Iraq." said Wilson. "American lives arc being lost every day. and for what? We cannot afford to let this war go on and on like the Viet Nam war did. I lived through the Viet Nam war. my husband was drafted into that war and the similarities are over­ whelming. "We as a people must learn from our mistakes and we must not allow our­ selves to be manipulated by an unscrupu­ lous government. It is time for truth and time for an intelligent plan to bring the troops home." The protest, inspired by the recent demonstration in Crawford. Texas, by Cindy Sheehan, mother of a deceased sol­ dier. is supposed to be a three-day event, but this group plans to spend only Saturday in Washington. The group will sleep on the bus Friday evening and Saturday evening to and from the events. Wilson said she was a high school stu­ dent during the Vietnam Conflict and her husband, William Stough, was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in Germany. "I am fascinated by the news every day and I follow events very closely," she said. “I noticed a couple of years ago that the reasons our government was giving for this war kept changing. "I think the American people have a mis­ understanding of what this war has been all about. It’s being waged to gain control over a major supply of oil in the Middle East. It’s not over weapons of mass destruction, any threat to us or establish­ ing democracy in Iraq. "This president and his administration have been so dishonest about everything. I have absolutely no trust in him." Wilson said she’s always been a pro­ gressive person politically, but she has turned to activism because of the actions of the current administration in Washington. She is now a member of the Progressive Democrats of Barry County and has become active in its meetings and activities. The public is invited to join area Girl Scouts from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, for the first-ever Thomapple Water Festival at Chariton Park. The festival is planned for after the Ihomapple River cleanup, when visitors and guests gather at Charlton Park for lunch and entertainment. The Water Festival is an event geared towards fami­ lies with school-njed children. There will be a variety of games and activities: all of them about water quality and conserva­ tion. “Every living thing needs clean water to survive, but not everybody knows ti»? best ways to keep water clean." said Stephaney Keroson. coordinator of the event. "We all know that water can become polluted and I could fill this page telling you the many different types of pollution and the effects that the pollu­ tion has. But that would be boring. A water festival is anything but boring and makes it much more fun to learn about clean water." She said what makes this water festival special is that youth organizations will be sponsoring some of the activity booths. These youth have been trained to teach the importance of clean water. "We think the festival will be more fun since the students get to turn the tables and be teachers for the day.," Keroson said. All families, theirr neighbors, friends adult leaders of groups of children (scouts, church group, after-school activ­ ity group) are invited to spend the day learning about water quality and commu­ nity involvement. There arc no age requirements. Everyone will have a chance for prizes. Most of the activities come from elemen­ tary curriculum guides and are best suit­ ed for children ages 5 through 11. Children must bring their parents. Each person who attends will receive a clean water passport that will allow access to each activity. Those who get their passport verified by each booth may enter to win cool prizes. There arc no registration fees and no registration forms, just come to Charlton Park Saturday between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sponsors include the Thomapple River Watershed Council. Barry Conservation District and the Michigan Groundwater Stewardship program. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 22. 2005 - Page 3 Barry County CROP Walk attracts more walkers, raises nearly $12,000 On Sunday. 127 walkers took part in the Barry County CROP Walk in Hastings. Here, they gather for the kick-off and a prayer send-off. This group from Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings raised a total of $1.355 tor CROP, which will be supplemented by more funds from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. In the front row. from left, are Kali Wales, Brianna Neeb. Luke Poholski, Dakota Henion. John Poholski; (second row) John Patton, Luke Domke, Logan Clements. Jesse Bare; (third row) Kim Domke. Tim Lemon. Kay Howell. Top Walker George Ulrich; (fourth row) Dan Lemon. Mark Anton, Mary Kleinbrink. Jeannette Ulrich and Phil Poholski. Eileen Oehler and Dave Millsop were not available for the photo. didreh coftthbutlng the largest Amount for CROP was Peace United Methodist Church with $2,550.25. Bartidpating church members, pictured here, traditionally staff the registration table on walk day and help with other df trite for th® event. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Biny County CROP Walk, held in Hastings, had about two dozen more walkers this year than last year. And thanks to the gen­ erosity of monetary sponsors, walkers raked $11.796.25 to help fight hunger and fund dis­ aster and refugee relief and development work in the United States and 80 other countries. Beautiful weather blessed last Sunday’s event for the 127 participants, which included a few babies, lots of teens, adults of all ages and family pets. "It was a gorgeous day.” said Nolan Hudson, Walk Team leader with his wife. Joan. "Everyone seemed pleased with the (new) schedule " he said explaining that he posted a time of 3 p.m. for the celebration after the walk so walkers didn’t feel pressured to return earlier. "I think it was much more relaxed. It was a nice atmosphere... It seemed like people walked along and enjoyed the day.” This year’s goal was to raise a total of $17,000, but Nolan Hudson said more funds arc expected in the coming weeks. For instance, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is supplementing the funds walkers from Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings raised for the CROP Walk. Some other folks who collected funds were not able to be at the walk. The emphasis all over to collect donations for Hurricane Katrina survivors is wonderful, he said, because it’s important for people to help people in need, but "seemed to bun us a little bit (in collecting for CROP).” However. Hudson is glad for the heartwarming response for people affected by the winds and flooding. Church World Service (CWS). sponsor of the CROP Walk, also is active in helping folks in the devastated portions of the South. "CWS is quite a ministry.” Hudson said. Top walker George Ulrich, of Grace Lutheran Church, raised the most funds for CROP at the local walk, collecting $620. Of the 13 participating churches, the church contributing the largest amount was Peace United Methodist Church with $2,550.25. Twenty-five percent of the funds raised at the local event will stay in the county to assist local residents who need groceries. The Barry CROP Walk Committee has designated 14% to Love Inc. and 4% each to the Maple Valley Community Pantry Shelf, the Freeport Food Pantry and the Middlevi.le Food Pantry. Other top walkers were Gertrude Tobias, who raised $486.25; God’s Children youth group. $455; Avis Gercn. $441; Joan and Nolan Hudson. $424; Sue Brown, $405; Jean Herbstreilh. $400; Rick Rodriguez. $380; Harriet Willbrandt. $368; Elizabeth Lenz, $310; Margaret Hollenbeck. $305; Reger and Gloria Kelley. $269; Ann Nelson. Alexis and Nicholas Replogle. $230; Emily Borden. $250; Lee Zachman. $245; Mary and Jack Brown. $235; Roland Oaster. $228; Dann. Francy, James. Katy Tobin, $210; Don & Esther Martin. $200; Lee & Gordon Yoder. $200; Mike Bremer, $200; Dianne and Jeff Bowden. $200. The Rev. Steve Reid, executive director of Love Inc. of Barry County, praised walkers for taking the time to collect monetary pledges and participate in the walk, saying that their contributions arc important because there are so many local needs as well as those around the world. The four-milc walk route began and ended at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. When walkers relumed, they cele­ brated with pizza and other refreshments and listened to music by the Country Chapel Praise Band. Prizes, donated by area mer­ chants. were also given away, Hudson said. This family of Detroit Tigers fans participated hi the Barry County CROP Walk. Jean Herbstreith (left) and Letha Philpott, long-time CROP walkers, get started along Sunday's route. Katy Tobin and James Tobin have been participating in the CROP Walk for about four or five years Their dog. Ladybug, even has its own CROP T-shirt to wear. The baby in the stroller seemed happy wearing a CROP sticker and being part of the event along with his family and other folks of all ages. Nolan and Joan Hudson were the local Walk Team leaders for the first time, but they have a long history of supporting CROP. �Page 4 - Thursday. September 22. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Law enforcement fund-raiser for Katrina survivors raises $1,550 Hastings City Police Officer Joe Booher and Bobbie Brown (right), co-coordinators ol the fund-raiser tor Hurricane Katrina survivors, present a check lor S1.550 to Barry County Executive Director Lani Forbes Brown is holding her two-year-old daughter. Alesha Brown. Volunteer servers of the chicken barbecue meal included (from left) Central Dispatch 911 Director Charles Nystrom, Cleon biown of the Hastings City Police, Kelly Brown of the Barry County Shenff's Department. Bob Andrus ot the Barry County Sheriff's Department. Sarah Kilmer and Dawn Booher, wife ot Hastings City Police Officer Joe Booher Pictured in the background is Brandon LaFrance. who won the drawing tor a TV. donated items that brought in several hundred dollars. Hastings Police Officer Joe Booher played the role of auctioneer for the one-of-akind autographed photo T-shirt of the band, which netted a $50 winning bid and a number of the group’s new limited edition CDs. which were put on the auction block to raise more funds for Katrina survivors. One lady who purchased a* CD with a winning bid of $50 decided to give $100 instead. Winning bids for other CDs ranged from $25 to $45. Members of the band are Chris Jacoby. Dave King. Ric Castleman. Joe Cipcic, and Paul Cipcic. A barbecued chicken dinner, served by law enforcement representatives and their wives and friends, made the ev?nt a tasty one. Sandy Schondelmayer donated his services and bar­ becue equipment. The Moose Lodge in Hasting? donated its facility as a community service. | The young, including Kyle Hill and Logan Fish, and the young-jt-heart seemed to enjoy dancing to Beatles music by the Nowhere Band. by Elaine Gilbert "I thought it was wonderful." said Barry United Way Executive Director Lani Forbes, who attended the event. "The whole event was very well organized, the food was terrif­ ic and the entertainment was great. With the families that we have coming into Barry County, now we are starting to see the self­ evacuees. Any dollars to help them get re­ setup is absolutely wonderful. "With the relief effort, we're looking at six to nine months before we re going to be able to move even further than where wc are at right now." she said. Forbes said just the fact that organizers, volunteers and other contributors of the fund­ raising event worked so hard to help people who live many miles away in the South “shows what kind of a commu­ nity wc live in.” 7 The Nowhere Band, special­ izing in timeless Beatles hits, donated its time and talent to OPEN: TUESDAY 3-6. THURSDAY 3-6 provide entertainment at the event. In addition, the band Deluxe Homes Assistant Editor A check for $1350 has been given to the Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund through Barry County United Way. thanks to the generous contributions of people who attended Saturday's fund-raiser, sponsored by the efforts of local law enforcement agencies. Hastings City Police Officer Joe Booher and Bobbie Brown, wife of Hastings City Police Officer Cleon Brown, were co-coordinalors of the fund-raiser. Ivy Woods Condominiums - Hastings "We did really well.’’ Bobbie Brown said. “Of course, we had ;hoped to get a bigger turnout, but within the time frame we did it. we did well.” Booher noted there were many other area events going on that same day too. ‘The key thing is: In the short amount of time that wc had. we put this all together.” he said. The response from the businesses was just wonderful and the volunteers.” Bobbie Brown, who is employed at Check 'N Go in Hastings, said. "The volunteers were awesome. We just appreciate all their help. Events like this can’t be possible unless peo­ ple pull together, and wc really had a lot of people who gave effort and hard work. They just made the event possible, and it was a wonderful time.” Booher expressed thanks for all of Brown’s help. "She definitely did a lot of work on this.” he said. The grand ckx>r prize was a television, won by Brandon LaFrance. Children all received stuffed animals, and there were prizes won by adults too. 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Ml 49058 Contact: Jason Cappen (H) 269-948-9363: (O) 269-948-9365 (C) 616-813-0651 To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 22 2005 - Page 5 ETHANOL, continued from page 1 Business and government officials spoke about the cooperation and partnership required to make the plant a reality, including passing the zoning requirements and obtain­ ing permits from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. Jim McManus, the Barry County Planning and Zoning Director, said this plant shows Barry County's commitment to agriculture. “It is a vital part of the county’* future.” he said. “We have over 100.000 acres dedicated to agriculture and have the product to sell the plant.” Jim Zook, vice president of Superior Com and the project coordinator, introduced even more of the people who made the plant a real­ ity. including Tim ami Kevin Brodbeck. He reminiscenced how he first met the Brodbeck brothers in August of 2003 and was skeptical when they asked about the project. He told them how to go about the preliminary gtound work, but doubted they could make it happen. To his delight, they were able to get the nec­ essary paper work and the plant has become a reality. He ended his remarks with “I want to crack com and make ethanol.” After the speeches, the dignitaries donned hard hats, grabbed shovels and lined up for the “photo op” ground breaking. Because of the hard soil, some sand had been brought in so the ground breakers could get their spades in the dirt and lift a respectable shov­ elful. Most of the participants collected auto­ PLAN, continued from page 1 graphs on the keepsake shovels. A picnic-style lunch was served, giving a fanners, government and corporate and offi­ cials a chance to share congratulatory hand­ shakes. According to a literature handout at the ground breaking, the plant sits on a 46-acre land parcel and by itself covers 23 acres. It will process more than 16 million bushels of com annually, equivalent to 115.000 acres of com. The plant can store 400.000 bushels of com. It will produce no liquid or solid waste... the entire kernel of com is cither con­ verted to fuel, dried distillers grains solubles (DDGS) or carbon dioxide. DDGS is high protein feed source for cattle, swine, poultry and fish. The plant will produce 136,000 tons of DDGS per year, enough to feed 255.000 dairy cattle. Michigan currently has one ethanol plant in operation and three under construction. There is 34 percent more energy in a gallon of ethanol than it takes to produce it. The plant will produce 45 million gallons of ethanol a year, enough for the average car to drive 1.125 billion miles. The local price of com will increase by an average of five to ten cents a bushel. In 2004, etlianot use reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 7.03 million tons, the equivalent of removing one million cars from the road. The plant will ship 75 rail cars of ethanol every 17 days, primarily to the east coast. • Heard the monthly report from the township fire department, including that Jesse Riegle has completed his probation­ ary term al the department and has become a full member of the department. Five members of the department have completed the state required driver training program and are qualified to drive the fire trucks to all emergencies. • Discussed the assessor’s plat zoning problem where the road and homes are not on the plats described on the property titles The next Township Board meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct 12, at at the Fire Department meeting room. LEGION, continued from page 1 Johnstown Township residents with concerns about environmental impact and health problems caused by large animal farms speak at last week's board meeting. chased the bouse knowing the field was across the street from a large fanning oper­ ation. She countered that three years ago when she purchased the house, it was win­ ter time and the manure was covered in snow. The resolution will be discussed again at the next meeting Wednesday, Oct. 12. X second debate was about a resident net Drive on Bristol Lake's east side. The owner of the property lives in Texas arid is renting the home to a tenant whose son rides motorcycles and quadrunners up and down the road, which disturbs other area residents. Local law enforcement offi­ cers have been called to the area several times and have not caught the teen-ager in the act of violating any laws or ordinances. Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf spoke to the residents about how to make a formal complaint to the department that would be given to the Barry County Prosecutor’s office for review and possible charges. In ocher business, the Township Board: • Discussed the audit report and financial of the township, and discussed and received the treasurer’s report. • Accepted the'ininutes of the South West Barry County Sewer and Water Authority. Russ Hammond and hts wortc crew raised the new sign at the former Tick Tock restaurant on South M-37 Highway, which now is the home of the American Legion. A dedication took place Tuesday evening at the annual Commander s Dinner. (Photo provided by Neil Braendle) Fred Jacobs were awarded plaques for excel­ lence in media coverage of activities at the post. The Jim Atkinson family donated one of the flags and pole and the other was donated by the Goinek family. Russ Hammond was instrumental in obtaining the ceiling tile for the restaurant. He and his work crew also installed the sign in front of the Patriot. CANOPY SALES & RENTALS “Waiting in the Wings’ to be done this weekend "Waiting in the Wings" by Noel Coward is the fall production of the Thomapple Players at Central Auditorium Sept. 22, 23 and 24 at 7 p.m., with a Sunday matinee Sept. 25 at 3 p.m. Advance tickets are available at Progressive Graphics and from any cast member. This is a show that deals with some of the serious topics of aging but it is not without comedy, which is a result of the interaction between the colorful characters who inhabit and visit the "Wings." Rental sizes available: 10x10 pop-ups. 16x16, 20x20,20x30 canopies. Hffifie tasting fund­ raiser to support arts The Community Music School and the Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County will hold a wine tasting event On Saturday, Oct. 1, in the gardens of the Youngs and Hawkins families on Green Street in Hastings from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Steve Youngs of the Community Music School and Lizanne Fehsenfeld of the Thomapple Arts Council talked at one of the Art Hops and realized both organi­ zations were planning on having a wine tasting event to raise funds for their respective organizations. The two realized the benefit of joining forces, and as a result the Wine in the Gardens benefit came to fruition. All pro­ ceeds will be divided between the two organizations. “Felpausch Express is helping us with the wine selection. Come taste the wine. If you like the wine, you will be able to order the wine by the bottle or the case through Felpausch Express. Each pur­ chase benefits the arts,” Fehsenfeld says. Anyone who enjoys wine, enjoys the arts, or just looking for a fun event is invited to spend the evening in the gar­ den. Tickets are $12 per person and can purchased at the Community Music School. Thomapple Arts Council, Felpausch Express and State Grounds Coffee Shop or by calling 948-9441 or 945-2002. The Community Music School pro­ vides music and voice lessons to commu­ nity members of all ages. The Thomapple Arts Council provides visual art classes, gallery shows, as well as concerts to enrich Barry County through arts and cul­ ture. OPPORTUNITIES ... For a more comprehensive listing, click onto www.pcnnockhcalilLcom Massage Therapist (Certified): Pennock Health is The Jeff Kulhanek Agecry, Farm Bureau Seif Services: You pick it up & return it. Fall Services: We set it up & take it down. The more business you do with one insurance company, the more you save. At Farm Bureau we can cover all of your insurance needs under one roof. 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J �Pag* 6 - Thursday, September 22. 2005 - The Hastings Banner We can’t make something out of nothing To the editor, Thefts at the fair are not rare Dear editor, I am writing this letter in response to Eileen Pierson's letter about the quilt she made being stolen from the fair this past year in open class. During fair this year. I reported a macrame jewelry project from open class missing to the booth attendant. She informed me that last year a photograph was stolen during fair. The information the Fair Board gave Mrs. Pierson is not accurate. Saying that nothing has been stolen in 16 years is wrong, and that real­ ly angered me. As a 4-H leader, I help the kids plan and work on projects throughout the year, h i« exciting to sec these kids work so hard on something, and they are reward­ ed on the day they are judged. But when 1 walk around the different booths during fair week and see items ripped off of dis­ play boards, it makes me sick. Our booth also has had problems with items being stolen. The people who take them have no idea how much work and pride these kids take in the projects. The 4-H clubs have booth duty during the week and open class has volunteers, but there is only so much we can do. This is an ongoing problem and the Fair Board must address it. or people will not want to enter their projects for fear of having them taken. Julie Hinkle, Middleville Prosecutor’s abuse pattern disturbing To the editor: Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill has been continuing his practice of prosecuting/persecuting •weak cases." A current case involves a man arrested for raping a woman with whom he had consensual sex the night prior to the alleged rape, 'litis man has taken two lie detector tests, one arranged by his attor­ ney and one by the prosecution. During the prosecution's polygraph there was one "hit," when the man became confused about which date the questions pertained to. He was subsequently arrested and charged with an offense that could result in life imprisonment. Because he has prior arrests, the prosecutor is sure he will accept a plea bargain agreement and not take the case to jury trial. 1 am one of McNeill's "cases’ who did­ n't accept his leqictu plea, agreement and instead took the matter to jury,triy — at a cost to me of $6,000 (that's almost 30 percent of my annual net income!) and an unknown cost to county taxpayers. Ultimately, the judge dismissed the charge. McNeill, unfortunately, has demon­ strated a disturbing pattern of prosecuting weak cases with outrageous charges, apparently in hopes of plea bargaining them down to get convictions and make himself look politically tough. For proof, just look long and hard at the Cory Schut case involving the snowmobile death of a 17-year-old girl and the Gordon Andrew Shaw case in which he was accused of criminal sexual conduct. The latter case was pleaded down to the lowest possible infraction, attempted fourth degree and his record will be expunged soon because of good behavior over one year. It makes me wonder if any crime was committed at all. The cost of defending oneself from this type of persecution can financially ruin the average person, and the stress — you can only imagine unless you or someone you care about has been in a similar situ­ ation. For McNeill, this is not about deterring crime, it’s about conviction numbers, obtaining additional staff for his office, and sadly, about his own ego and political ambitions. There arc at least ten other persecutions of this type that I am personally aware of. There arc likely many more individuals who have been victimized. This abuse of power by an elected county official must stop! Name withheld by request Editor’s Note: The Banner has agreed, according to policy, to honor the letter’s writer’s request for anonymity because there appears to be a compelling reason, at the discretion of the editor. A preview of things to come: I frequently begin a conversation with this question. "Have you ever made something out of noth­ ing?" To this question I receive both negative and positive answers (no and yes). The yes answers have always been attrib­ uted to a false definition of the word "nothing." The word "nothing" has always turned out to be "something" like "the stuff under my work bench." etc. It appears to me that virtually all of our public schools, colleges and universities answer this question with a positive, "yes." However everything that I have ever made appears to require something that was made by an "Intelligent Designer," who has built into each building material, certain identifi­ able characteristics. In fact. I am utterly mystified when I learn the true facts of the abilities that are hidden in the creation, created by the one "In whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowl­ edge." Colossians 2:3. Have you ever noticed what the Instruction Book says about our Creator? 1 Corinthians 1:24. 30. "But to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks. Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God... But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God — and righteousness and sanctification and redemption... Oh. the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out! For who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has become His counselor? Or who has first given to Him And it shall be repaid to him? For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen." Romans 11:33-36. Have you noticed how current events have motivated people to con­ fess they don't need God because people are so smart today? Psalm 2:1-12 says "Why do the nations rage. And the people plot a vain thing? The kings of the earth set themselves. And the rulers take counsel together. Against the Lord and against His Anointed, saying. Let us break Their bonds in pieces And cast away Their cords from us. He who sits in the heav­ ens shall laugh; The Lord shall hold them in derision. Then He shall speak to them in His wrath. And distress them in His deep dis­ pleasure: Yet 1 have set My King On My holy hill of Zion. I will declare the decree: The Lord has said to Me, ’You are My Son, Today 1 have begotten You. Ask of Me. and 1 will give You The nations for Your inheritance. And the ends of the earth for Ynur possession. You shall break them with a rod of iron; You shall dash them to pieces like a potter's vessel. Now therefore, be wise. 0 kings; Be instruct­ ed, you judges of the earth. Serve the Lord with fear. And rejoice with trembling. Kiss the Son, lest He be angry. And you perish in the way. When His wrath is kindled but a lit­ tle. Blessed are all those who put their trust in Him.** You no doubt have heard the law that goes like this; every effect must have its sufficient cause. Do you suppose that God can move nations? In Ezekiel Chapter 36. God says. "I will" to Israel about 19 times. Now when God says. "I will," do you suppose that could be called a sufficient cause? I will: "multiply men." ‘and beast." "make you inhabited," "cause men to walk on you", "sanctify My great name." "take you from the nations." "sprinkle clean waler on you." "cleanse you," "give you a new heart," "take the heart of stone out." "put My Spirit within you."’be your God." "deliver you from all your uncleanness." "call for the grain and multiply it," "multiply the fruit of your trees." " I will also enable you to dwell in the cities." "do it", ‘let the house of Israel inquire of Me to do this for them." "increase their men like a Bock." Do you suppose God is moving in nations today? You’d better watch and listen. Rus Sarver. Hastings Is this master plan of a majority? To the editor: Several of your recent letters to the editor have been regarding the Master Plan synopsis dealing with'property owners’ rights in some of Barry County’s townships, including the one I live, farm, and own property in - Maple Grove. I also attended the Master Plan Synopsis meeting held at the Castleton Township Hall. After reviewing some of the details of the plan. I asked the zoning director just who really wanted such a plan. 1 pushed for details, and he said that the committee had done a survey and that a majority of the peo­ ple of Barry County wanted this. After talking to a lot of people who were 100 percent against the master plan, it made me wonder. Here’s their survey - straight from their published report of results. The committee reported that they sent out 2677 surveys - of those, 530 were returned (21 percent), which makes up about 2.2 percent of the Barry County population. Of those 530 returned surveys, 171 (about 1/3) of the responses were from the five townships (Yankee Springs, Thomapple. Rutland. Hope, and Prairieville) that have their own planning and zoning committees and won’t even be affect­ ed by this master plan. In addition, the third highest concern of the people surveyed was to preserve the rights of the property owners. The zoning director also has said that he didn't care if there were 500 farmers against the master plan since they are such a small percentage of the population in the county. If you consider this statement along with the nation that 530 survey results represents the majority of the county, what exactly does the director mean? If 500 is a small percentage, how can 530 represent a majority? It is important that all property owners are aware of this issue. No» only will farmers in the townships of Maple Grove. Castleton. Woodland, Baltimore. Carlton. Hastings and others be affected, but so will all landowners in the designated agriculture and rural conser­ vation district, as well as all other residents of Barry County. If our landowners' rights are restricted, it will only force more develop­ ment in the areas that arc already overdevel­ oped. In addition, if this plan is implemented, the county is projected to hire three more employees within the zoning office - how much more government can we be forced to pay for after millions of dollars in land value will be taken from us? So is this master plan what the residents of Barry County really want, or is it the dream of a few tax-paid county officials and the firm that we taxpayers paid $75,000 to dream up? Martie Jennings, Nashville More Saxon grid Master plan proposal is dictatorial photos in Banner Dear editor;', To the editor: In the last two weeks of the Banner, pic­ tures of the football teams of Delton, Maple Valley and Thomapple Kellogg were on the sports pages and there was not one of our Hastings Saxons. Is there a reason for this? The Banner is our hometown paper. The Saxons are our hometown team. Nashville has its own paper, Middleville docs loo. I know wc cover Barry County news, but I want to see photos of our Hasty ings Saxons on the sports pages I read a great article about Matt Donnini in the Grand Rapids Press by Steve Vedder, about him being the leading rasher in the O­ K Gold Conference after the South Christian game. Why was there no writcup in the Banner? He’s No. 1 among the top 10 rush­ ers. I’d like to see some positive support behind this new coach and this football team from the Banner sports writer and the sports announcers. I hope there are some pictures in this week's Banner from last week’s win! A Saxon fan, Irene Heath. Hastings I am very 'concerned and upset about the proposed master plan for Barry County. It appears as if socialism and/or commu­ nism is alive and well in our county govern­ ment. Property rights and our protection from government seizure of those rights is one of the founding principles of our constitution. I am not willing to give up that right. 1 agree with one previous writer who said, (and I’m paraphrasing now) “if the county wants to preserve open lands, let them buy those lands at market price and set them aside." That is the only fair and equitable method to keep land undeveloped. Every landowner who wants to preserve land can do so very easily. The Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy has several methods by which individuals can set aside their lands without impacting the private property rights of others. Also, the county and state can work together to create tax incen­ tives that would encourage voluntary land use conservation. But no. all the tax incentives and abate­ ments seem to go to business, industry and property development Very few farms are sustainable anymore. It Public Opinion: takes several hundred acres and many hun­ dreds of thousands of dollars, at a minimum, to make a living from agriculture. E\tn then, typically, one spouse has an off farm job to make ends meet. Most of the farms ntar us. ours included, are atxxi’ JOO acres; too small to be profitable. It has taken us our en&e working lives to pay for this land. Like some previous writers have indicated, this land is our investment of choice, it's our retirement fund, it’s our long-term health care fund, it’s our security. Stripping us of our development rights is no different than if the federal government decided to raid your retirement fund to take your money away from you and tell you that its for the good of the community. Bull! I don’t see where any input, for this master plan, came from the farming/land owning sector of the county. What 1 do see in the master plan on page 166 title “Expand Funding for County Planning." how the zoning board plans to extend their job security and power by increasing their staffing and enlarging their budget to implement and monitor this master plan. How convenient! The developing area of the county will sec an exponential increase in land value. This will translate into higher property taxes and much higher housing costs. As our area is closed off to development, we will see our land lose resale value, though 1 doubt the taxes will decrease or the state equalized value will go down. We won’t be able to get a decent equity loan or operating loan on land :hat tats limited use attached to it A no­ growth policy will stagnate the local school funding as fewer and fewer pupils enroll, it will destroy our village economy, businesses will relocate where ’he customers are. health care providers wifi leave and... oh wait. I think that’s what the county zoning beard and some commissioners had planned all aiong. I guess if wc want to keep oc< property rights, we need to replace the zoning J’oard members and the commissioners whe arc wanting to play dictators with land they con’t own. maintain or pay the taxes on. The bot­ tom line is they couldn't care less about us farmers and landowners because we are such a small minority in the community. If non­ farmers don't fight this with us, they will be paying huge sums of money for housing and taxes in the not too distant future. Zandra Belson, Nashville Should Canada geese be killed? There has been a suggestion that one way to control the Canada geese problem at Fish Hatchery Park is to allow limited killing of the birds by police officers. What do you think of this idea? Responses to our weekly question. The Haatiaga BaiinCr Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 pmumo, Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacobs Rwriwr Frederic Jacobs VmFiwMH Steven Jacobs SecreUty.'TrMsurer • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Editor) Elans Gfcert (Assistant Editor) Helen Mudry Palncia Johns Brett Bremer Fran Faverman Dave Macqueen, Hastings: “I think that we should s»op feeding the geese first before wc start killing them." "Yes, this is a good idea because it will help con­ trol disease. This might be drastic, but it is a step in the right direction." Tom Martin, Hastings: “Yes. 1 hate the geese. They are pigs and their droppings keep people from enjoying the park." Lloyd Jarman. Hastings: “Absolutely, but it should be open to other hunters, not just the police." Steve Berg, Delton: Allen Kaufman, Hastings: Sandra Ponsetto Kelly Lloyd Maroe Westover Heather Reed • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT ■ Classified ads accepted Monday trough Fndey. 800am to530pjn “I think this is a good idea. Their droppings can cause problems in parks and on golf courses." "This is not a good idea. Geese have the right to live where they want.” Scott Ommen Dan Buer ge Rose Heaton Jonathan Jacobs Subecriptton Rataa: $30 per year m Barry County $32 per year m adprong couroes $35 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Sand address changes to P.O Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Qass Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 22. 2005 - Page 7 It’s hard to balance rights and stewardship It was a little more than a year ago that I suggested in this col­ umn that a county-wide consolidated sewer and water system should be considered. When I made the statement. I was thinking of using the infra­ structure as a growth management tool. I renew the call again in perhaps solving one of the most difficult philosophical problems facing Barry County residents today, the two valid opposing argu­ ments surrounding land use planning. There were four county master planning forums held fast month in the four quadrants of the county. The purpose was to allow citi­ zens throughout the county to have some input in the process. The final hearing, held in Castleton Township, was that brought out most the difficult dilemma of trying to save farmland versus indi­ vidual property rights. This drama promises to be played out again at 7 p.m. Monday. Sept..26. at the Courts and Law building in downtown Hastings, where the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission will take final comments on master planning proposals. Given the passionate points of view presented at the last of four forums. I submit it may be premature to make any kind of final determination after the Planning Commission session on Sept. 26. Yet government leaders might rush to judgment, for they've held meetings to discuss the master plan and now will determine it's time to vote on the process. Normally I would use this space to offer my opinion on what appears to me the best way to solve the problem presented. However, I must confess this one troubles me deeply because I can see solid merits of both opposing arguments. Like many of the farmers who have come forward of late and have spoken eloquently about their property rights. I don't believe the government should have the power to tell anyone whom they must sell their land to. One farmer recently explained to Fifth District County Commissioner Michael Callton that he wouldn't like it if be were told he could only sell his building and property to another chiropractor, yet under the master plan guidelines, farm­ ers may only be able to sell their land to fellow fanners. Anyone who has tilled their agricultural land for many years and then finally decided to call it quits should be able to sell to the highest bidder, regardless of what the buyer’s intent may be. This is where good planning becomes so important. If Barry County is going to continue to attract visitors and new residents to the area, we have to take into consideration why peo­ ple find our county a desirable place to live. Most would say because of the all the beautiful countryside with wide open spaces, country views, lakes and streams. This may be Barry County’s strongest economic devcopment asset in the future in attracting small business and industry, providing them a great place to live, work and play. All you have to do is to look north around Kentwood and even Qlkdonia. and spe where huge amounts of farmland were bought ments, changing the rural character of these communities forever. I’m not saying development is all bad. I’m just suggesting that the residents of Barry County need to play a pro-active role in manag­ ing growth and averting urban sprawl throughout the county. The critical question arising as a result is, how can we preserve farmland and open spaces, resist urban sprawl and protect the land owners' rights all at the same time? At first glance, it appears to be a daunting challenge. This is where my original suggestion of a county-wide infra­ structure plan becomes an important part of the process. It allows us to determine where density development should happen, both in the short and long term, so all we have to do is to require all devel­ opers planning large developments to keep within the designated sewer districts. A county-wide sewer and water system would define what areas should be commercial, residential and industrial and bring them one of the most necessary ingredients, the infra­ structure. The areas not served by the sewer district would natural­ ly be best suited to agriculture, recreational and low density resi­ dential. When a developer wants to buy rural farmland to put up condo­ miniums, he or she won’t be able to get the water and sewer with­ out the high costs of hooking up from long distances away, making the project difficult to sell. Not only would this preserve open spaces, it will also protect our water quality by keeping large developments on sewer systems. It also reduces the costs to tax­ payers for maintaining additional road systems, school bus routes, and police and fire protection. Growth management is not a new subject. Experts throughout Michigan and nationwide have been studying the issues for years and have all kinds of examples for us to consider. This is a big issue and one we shouldn't rush into. I realize county planners held sev­ eral meetings on the subject, but maybe it's not enough for a issue as serious as this. I think everything humanly possible must be done to protect landowners' rights and to preserve farmland and open spaces, yet allowing Barry County to continue to grow. This means govern­ ment is going to have to act on two most of its most sacred duties on behalf of the people, to be a referee and to be a problem solver. I hope suggestions like the ones presented here are taken into consideration at the Sept. 26 meeting and either consensus can be reached or county planners realize we're just not ready to close the door and make a determination on an issue we all might look back someday and say "We hurried through the process." This is serious business. Though it may not appear to be glam­ orous. the decisions we make now will have a tremendous impact on the future of our county, what it .may look like and how it will function in the decades to come. We must be serious, deliberate and dedicated to making the best decisions for the future of Barry County. dpmfl develop*! rmdiMrt cbmmeitial tod Wsidiil develop- Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Preschool enrollment difficult, confusing To the editor: 1 am writing this to forewarn parents who have a child or children who will attend school in the coming years. My experience so far has not been the most pleasant or organ­ ized! First, we made an appointment to meet with the teachers and have some testing done. Basically, this was to see what my child knew and to sec at what levels he was doing things. My son was a little scared and didn’t want me to leave him. so he sat with me while one of the teachers talked about the program. To my understanding, this program was preschool. Since the specialist didn't get one-on-one time with my son, we had to make an appoint­ ment to come back. All went well at the next appointment. Then we set up another time for me to meet with the specialist (speech thera­ pist) and go over the results of the prior appointment It was there that she told me my son didn't qualify for this program. Thinking this program was preschool in genera] I was a little upset and asked her to explain why my son couldn’t artend pre­ school. She then told me that this program was to see if be had “special needs” and if so he’d qualify for this program that was more one-on-one with kids. So, I went through three times of going back and forth to the school to find out my son didn't need the “special program,” which 1 could have told them in the first place. Then I was told to let the secretary know that I wanted to enroll him into preschool or what is called the “Early Fours' program. I did this and was told that he should get in, but they wouldn’t know for sure for a while. AU of this took place two months ago. Since then, I have made several calls to the school trying to find out if my son was going to preschool, what hours, how many days a week and so on. For parents who have differ­ ent schedules, you need to know this stuff! My husband is &dl time and I am part-time. Thnmgw Rutland zoning administrator to resign at end of the year by Marcie Westover Staff Writer Zoning Administrator Jan McKeough has notified Rutland Township of her desire to step down from the position at the end of the year. Supervisor Jim Carr told the board the news at the Sept. 14 meeting. He said McKeough wishes to explore another career opportunity, and at the current time Carr has been filling in on zoning issues as needed. The tov nship c erk is working on adver­ tisement to post for the position. In other business last Wednesday night, the Township Board: • Accepted the first reading of the Rutland Charter Township Cemetery Ordinance. Through the ordinance, the rules and regula­ tions for the cemetery were updated and refined. The board has sought to fully define some areas because in the past special exceptions were made under the old ordinance. When the board was asked if this ordinance would make everyone happy. Trustee Joe Lyons questioned if there could ever be an ordinance that makes “everyone” happy. Trustee Gary Rogers said they had to start somewhere with the ordinance and that they KATRINA, continued from page 4 Sheriff's Department. Prairieville Police Department and County Central Dispatch 911 were involved in the fund-raiser. “If they didn’t volunteer their services in being there, they volunteered in other ways in-kind, monetary or food,” Booher said. “If we forgot to mention anybody. Please forgive us.” Booher said. “It was not inten­ tional." He emphasized that Hurricane Katrina relief “is a long-term program... This is going to be something that’s going to be needed six months from now. a year from now and a year and a half from now. When giving a donation, make sure it’s to a reputable group. Don't give it to someone who gives you a call or comes in person without giving you iden­ tification of who they say they are.” Brown said, “h’s great to want to give; just make sure you give it where it needs to be given... Donating it through the right path is the most important thing.” Donations may still be made to the Barry County United Way for hurricane relief. Checks may be sent to P.O. Box 644. Hastings. Mich. 49058. achieved that with the outlined guidelines. The vote was 4-2 in favor, with Clerk Robin Hawthorne and Treasurer Sandy Greenfield voting “no” • Adopted a resolution for the cost recovery fee schedule for public safety services. Tire vote was 4-2 with Hawthorne and Greenfield casting the dissenting votes. The fee schedule will be applied for the BIRCH Cost Recovery Ordinance previously approved. • Approved the reappointments of Brenda Bellmore. Maragret Coleman and Robin Hawthorne to the Zoning Board of Appeals. • Inquired about the second application of dust control on township roads. Carr said it was “much better than it was.” • Approved budget amendments to transfer funds totaling $1,000 into the supervisor’s fund to bring line item phone charges, trans­ portation, educational and miscellaneous back into budget. There was also a need to transfer $5,000 from the budget stabilization fund to the professional services fund to bring that fund into balance. Carr noted they had trimmed these areas of the budget too lean and need to make the minor adjustments. Baltimore recall to target 2 trustees, not supervisor by Marcie Westover Staff Writer The Baltimore .accountability Group, the residents behind a recall involving the Township Board, will now seek signatures on a petition to recall only trustees James Rhodes aid David Soya. The group originally planned to also recall Supervisor Richard VanSyckle, but have now changed their minds. Speaking on behalf of the group. Jake Ypma said they met with VanSyckle. and after a discussion believe he is making progress. “We are not going to seek the recall of Supervisor VanSyckle." he said. The group had their wording approved and can begin to gather the necessary 170 signa­ tures in the 90-day time frame for a recall Ypma said they decided to continue the recall effort against Rhodes and Soya because they believe they are not making any progress or improvements in attitude. He also noted the trustees have enough experience to make better decisions than they have demonstrated. Rumors of recall have been circulating after the board voted 3-2 last December to further pursue an appeal to the Michigan Supreme Court to collect property tax from Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. Those who voted in favor of pursuing the appeal were VanSyckle. Rhodes and Soya. The resident group took issue with the ele­ vated cost it took to have the case heard before the high court. At this month’s meeting of the Baltimore Township Board, residents once again debat- ed the issue of Pierce Cedar Creek Institute's lax exemption. This is Soya's second four-year term in office and Rhodes's third term. Soya said there arc many falsehoods listed on the recall petition against him. At the recent board meeting residents seemed to work through the tax exemption issues, but the group contends there still are valid issues for recall. Soya said the people pushing the recall don't want to be satisfied with any resolution until they are able to recall him and Rhodes. He said he has done nothing to be recalled for and has the right to vote as a board mem­ ber to address issues in the best way for the township residents. There were many reasons, directed at what was best for the township residents, that made Soya vote in favor of pursuing the tax exemp­ tion. He said the township prevailed the Tax Tribunal and the Board of Review and want­ ed to ensure the Court of Appeals decision was true. Soya said it was the right thing to do to fol­ low the issue to the State Supreme Court to pursue a final ruling. He said the taxes the institute would not be paying were for road maintenance, fire and police protection will be passed on to the rest of Township taxpayers. At the August meeting, when the board was notified the Michigan Supreme Court would not hear the case, the members passed a motion to seek no further action or litigation on the tax exemption issue. hdftte a few days a wwlt, my son m day-care a few days, and his grandparents one day during the ’vrek. I needed to know what was going on «o I could figure out the busing schedule and whether or not I needed to rearrange daycare. I left a few messages at the school, no return calls. (I know a was summer vacation but there should still be a way to get through to someone.) Two weeks before school start­ ed. they asked me if I still planned to enroll my son in preschool. Obviously, the answer was yes. 1 thought he was already enrolled! That is when I found out the start date of school for him ano they said they’d get back with me ASAP regarding his schedule. Then I started to worry about the daycare and how this would all play out (which in my case, depending on the hours he was at school, it could go several different ways). For parents like me that have different sched­ ules, that don’t work 8 to 5 two to four weeks before school starts so we can get things situ­ ated! It is now five days before he goes to school I spoke to someone two days ago about need­ ing to know my son’s schedule, so I could re­ arrange mine if needed. I was transferred twice. Finally, the third person I spoke with was helpful, but still said the bus garage was working on the busing schedule and they'd be the ones to call me. I called the bus garage today(Sept 14). and they are still working on it 1 was told I wouldn’t know until Friday what hours my son will be ia school, that starts Monday. Sept. 19. Thu is ridiculous. I don’t know what steps have to be taken, but I do think that regardless of the process, it should be done sooner. Parents have the right and need to know what is going on! If 1 had never called the school. I still would have no due whether my son was even going to be in preschool. That’s absurd! Everyone on staff that I spoke with was very friendly; I have no complaints about them! My complaint is about the whole sys­ tem or program in general. How do you expect my 4-year-okl to behave when he gets on a bus he’s never been on and with a driver he’s never met? No preschool orientation that is ridiculous also! For a child who has never been in school to ride the bus and be put into a classroom full of strangers, that is sup­ posed to go just fine, I highly doubt it! We will have a teacher meet with us at our home, that is a great idea, but there should still be an orientation so the parents are famil­ iar with everything their child will be going through! Maybe even allow the parents to have a practice run on the bus so the children know what to expect. 1 think this process needs to be re-evaluated! I think parents should have much more time to figure things out. not two days! Maybe all schools are this way. I don’t know, but I do know my son will most likely attend Lakewood schools from now until 12th grade end 1 hate to think I have to go through this every year for that many more years! P.S. - There was a last minute message about orientation; it was helpful, but we should have found out about it sooner than three days before school started. Tanya Spitzley, Freeport County zoning plan discriminatory Tn the editor: During the past month I have talked with many property owners from the east side of Barry County. These citizens are very con­ cerned, as I am, about the development restrictions the Board of Commissioners is considering applying to this area. Taking away citizens' property rights is unfair and will have a negative impact on our source of revenue for our schools and town­ ship. I have presented the following letter to the Planning Commissioners and County of Board of Commissioners. Preserving agricultural land needs to be encouraged over the entire county, and not forced on property owners in a particular area. “I am writing as a property owner concern­ ing the proposed changes to the Barry County­ Zoning Master Plan for the east side of the county. "I am a strong believer in saving farm land and preserving the rural atmosphere if Barry Count). There are several volunteer programs that arc working and more good programs are sure to come. “Preserving agricultural land should be encouraged over the entire county. To pro­ pose rigorous restrictions on areas designated agriculture for property owners on the east side of the county is discriminatory and very unfair. “Many of the individuals taking part in your survey will not be affected by these restrictions, and many lives in townships that are not even under county zoning. To base your recommendations on the opinions of this segment of the population is unacceptable. “These restrictions will lower our property values and reduce our tax revenue. Expenses for operating our schools, fire department, ambulance service, etc. continue to escalate. We need new development on the east side of the county to keep up with these rising costs the same as the rest of the county. “I have always believed the best policy to be having one zoning ordinance to cover die entire county, treating all areas the same. However, several townships choose to do their own zoning. I have talked with many property owners on the east side of the county, where you arc proposing much stricter development regula­ tions, and they are very concerned. We pay taxes the same as everyone else, and to be dis­ criminated against is intolerable. “The townships on the east side of the county do not have to continue to remain under county zoning. If these restrictions on our property are put into effect, we can. and we will, explore other alternatives. “We know such unfair treatment is expect­ ed in some parts of the world, but we do not expect it here. “I strongly urge you to reject these unfair restrictions and keep our county zoning intact” Theodore McKelvey. Hastings Visiting 4-Hers had a great time Dear Michiganders, The Mississippi 4-H Exchange group from George County who visited Barry County in August would like to thank each of you for your hospitality during our trip to Michigan. We learned a lot about your county and state. We would hke to give a special mention to each of the places we toured, dined and visited. We truly had a wonderful time and met lots of great people. We appreciate all for making our trip to Michigan so special. Lisa G. Landon. George County 4-H Agent, Mississippi �Page 8 - Thursday. September 22. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. Worship Together... ...at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pa»tor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone Service: 9:30 am.; Sunday School lid) a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6.30 p.m. ST. ROSF. CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.tn.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11W a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30*4:15 p.m. H ASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Stale Road. Hastings. Mich. 49058 Senior Pastor Rev. Wm. Clayton Garrison. Service Times: 9:00 a.m. and 11XX) a m. & 600 p.m. (Small groups on It! and 3rd Sunday nights). Wednesday: Chmtian Education Classes. 7:00 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. MI 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services Sunday. 10:30 a.m.. Sunday School. 9:30 a.m. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion." ’15 W. Center St. (corner ot S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office (616) 945-3014 The Rev Fr. Charles P McCabe III. Rector. .Mr,. F, William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 a.n) and 10 a.m. Children’s Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a m. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 am. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 am.; Sunday School 11X10 am.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 am.; Worship IIXX) am.; Evening Service at 6:00 p.rx; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7XX) p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392. Sunday School 10 am.; Sunday Worship 11 am.; P.O Boa 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpole. Sunday morning worship service 9:45 am. Nursery portoed. Sunday evening "New Beginnings'* starts at 5:15 with meal. 5:30 adult small group, youth group, kids club. 6:30 praise service. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays al noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men’s group 2nd and 4<h Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ's Quilters. Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Cuming in January, exploring spiritual gifts Bible study. Church website: countrychipclumcorg. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan C'lme. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 am. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 am.. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS, ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITION AL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E Main Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor. Phone 795-9030. Suaday Mass 3:30 p.m. first Fri'ay Holy Hew 5 p.m. Confessions' 30 minutes before Mass. Rosary Prayer 30 minutes before Mass. WOODLAND UNITED Methodist church 203 N. Main. P.O Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061 Reverend Mary SchippersDeMunter Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. • Sunday School 10:30 a_m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9: 30 a.m. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South al M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Paste*. Church phone 269­ 945-4995 Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-8184)007 Church Secretary­ Treasurer. Linda Cobb. Office hours. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sununday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10: 45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; Soo Shine Preschool (a<n 3 A 4’4 Tttwday. Thursday from 9-11^4 am, 12.-W-2J6 pm. Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Mtg. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 1415 . McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday venues each week- 9.15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month al this service). 11XX) a.m. Holy Communion (each week), and Evening Prayer 6:00 p.m. (May-August). Wc have a weekly Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Even Prayer service and sp-cial Holy Days services as annou.x:ed (please call the rectory for those times). The Rector of Si. Andrew & Matthias is Rl. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone num­ ber is 269-795-2370 and the recto­ ry number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/ andrewmatthu< We are port of die Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Bonk of Common Prayer at all our servic­ es. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway. NmhviUe. Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, —dull small group ministry, leaderJnp training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M­ 66 south of Assyria RdNashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m.. 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616­ 731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806 FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623­ 5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a_m Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARLSH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Summer Worship 10.00 a.m. No summer Sunday School. Youth activities: call for information. PRAIRIE’TUE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S M-43 Highway. Delton. Ml 49046 • 209-671-4193 Pastor. Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship Service 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m. ST. TIMOTHY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 9800 East BC Avenue. Richland. Ml 49083. Phone 269-629-9436. Eucharistic service every Sunday. 9:30 a.m. "This is my body given for you. Do this in remembrance of me’ (Luke 22:19 NIV) Come share in the weekly Holy Communion - accepting Christ and being united with Htm. sur­ rendering our lives to Him so that we may know His will and walk in His ways. We are located in a wotxied setting, north of Richland on BC Avenue, between M-43 and Gull Lake Drive. All baptized Christians are welcome to partici­ pate in the Holy Eucharist. We believe that Christianity is a faith of inclusion, not exclusion. Therefore, you don’t have to be an Episcopalian - just a believer HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E State Rd (Corner of State Rd. and Boltwood St across from Tom's Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling & Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nursery provided for all services. Sundays: Wonhip services 8:45 and 11XX) a.m. Kith for Christ. IIXX) a.m. Worship Service only for 3 & 4 yr. olds. & 5 yr-4th grade dismissed during announcements. Sunday School for all agfcs 4(KOa:rrr Adult elec­ tives for Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.mj‘. TUeday, 10 a.m.: SCAMPS (Senion) Wednesday Mid-Week. 6:30 p.m : Adults Sing N’ Share. Pastor's Class. Youth, 6th-12th grades, and Faith Weaver Fncnds. 4 yrs. thro 5th grade. Thursday: 9:30-11 a.m. Senior Adult Coffee Hour. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Thurday. Sept. 22 - 3:45 p.m. Clapper Kids; 5:45 p.m. Grace Notes; 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir; 7:00 p.m. Adventures. Friday. Sept. 23 - Brothers of Grace Retreat. Saturday, Sept. 24 Brothen of Grace Retreat. Sunday. Sept 25 - 8:00-10:45 a_m. Holy Communion; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. Tuesday. Sept. 27 - IXX) p.m. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. Sept. 28 - I0XX) a m Wordwatchen; 7:00 p.m. Holy Conununion. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. MI 49058 Office Phone <2601 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961 Office hours are Monday-Thunday 9XX) a.m.-Noon and 1:00-3:00 p.m. Friday 9XX) a_m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:30 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshmmts. 11XX) Traditional Worship Sen ice Wc offer ' anous Sunday school classes at 8:15. 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m.. and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays al 6:30 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058 ( 269) 945-5463. Rev Dr Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 9XX) a.m. Traditional Worship Services; 10:00 a.in. Coffee Hour. 10:10 a_m. Sunday School - Preschool through Adult. 11:20 a.m. Contemporary Worship Services; 6:30 p.m. Middle High and Senior High Youth Group Meetings. Nursery care is provid­ ed for both seniccs. and during Sunday School! Visit us online at www.fpcofh.org and our web log for sermons at http:// hastingtpresbylerian. blogspot, com/. Sept. 23 • 6:00 p.m. Mender’s. Sept. 24 - 9X» a.m. Youth Set up Rummage Sale. Septe. 29 - 1:00 pjn. Rummage Sale Begins. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions” 118 S. Jefferson-945-3429 HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS - George D. Roush, age 80, of Hastings, died Monday, September 19. 2005 at his residence. He was bom December 1, 1924 in Baltimore Township, the son of George O. and Mary (Thome) Roush. He attended Striker School. He married Norma Hook August 9. 1946. George was a self-employed brick mason for many years, he then worked for MillerDavis Co. and various other contractors. He was a member of the Local 21 Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Union. George was also a farmer for 52 years on his property in Baltimore Township. He enjoyed his antique John Deere Tractors, wood caning and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by a daughter. Cheryl Roush and parents, George and Mary Roush. He is survived by his wife of 59 years. Norma Roush of Hastings; daughter, Joyce (Mark) Matson of Hastings; granddaughters, LcAnn (Tom) Swan of Waterford, Sarah (Chris) Harper of Alto. Alice (Mike) Hull of Snellville, Ga.; great grandson, Austin Matson; rister. Pearl Stutz of Hastings; sever­ al cousins, nieces and nephews. No visitation will be held. Graveside serv­ ices were held Wednesday. September 21. 2005 at the Striker Cemetery in Baltimore Township. Rev. George Speas officiating. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Crystal J. Karan MIDDLEVILLE - Crystal J. Karan, age 82, of Middleville, went to be with her Lord on Thursday. September 15, 2005. Mrs. Karan was bom on December 4,1922 in Detroit, the daughter of Leon F. and Clara S. (Segur) Rock. She was married to Eugene C. Karan in 1964. Crystal was a homemaker. She enjoyed reading, gardening, flowers and the outdoors. She attended the Thomapple Valley Church. She devoid her life to her family, was a caring,-loving* wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother ;sister, always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. She is suryjved by her loving husband of 41 years. Eugene C . Karan ; two daughters. Joyce (Mike) Wesley of Potterville, Gail (George) Johnson of Childersburg. Alabama; five grandchildren. Rob (Denise) Wesley of Lansing. Marti Wesley of Lansing, Jay (Jill) Wesley of Kalamazoo, Laura (Mike) Grabowski of Childersburg, Alabama. G.E. Johnson of Las Vegas, Nevada; three great grandchildren. Jason Wesley. Taylor Wesley. Kara Wesley, and one on the way; brother. Francis Rock of Middleville; sister, Leona (Bob) Good of Florida; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday. September 19, 2005 at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Pastor Carla Smith offi­ ciating. Interment Coman Cemetery. Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Humane Society. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. I Mary Ellen Lawyer| HASTINGS-Mary Ellen Lawyer, age 84. of Hastings, died Wednesday. September 21, 2005, at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Lawyer was bora on May 16. 1921, in Toledo. Ohio, the daughter of Horace and Myrtle (Landis) Francis. She came to Hastings in the early 1940s from Toledo. She was married to Leslie Cook, who died September 21. 1970. She married Frank Lawyer, and he died April 17, 1989. Mary’s nursing career as a licensed practi­ cal nurse spanned over 20 years. She prac­ ticed nursing at Pennock Hospital, the former Barry County Medical Care Facility and per­ formed home health care nursing before her retirement. She was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Homemakers Extension Service and the Gideon Bible Group. Preceding her in death were her parents, husbands, son Roderic Cook on Dec. 31, 2002. and a sister. Donna Gamer. Mary is survived by sons Thomas R. (Susan) Cook of Lowell, and Donald D. (Dee) Cook of Lauderdale by the Sea. Fla.; daughter Leslie Ann (Eric) Baird of Hastings; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchil­ dren. The family would like to thank all the staff at Thomapple Manor for making her final days comfortable. “Celebration of Life” services will be held al 3 p.m. Wednesday, September 28. at Hastings Emmanuel Episcopal Church with Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe III officiating. A memorial reception will be held at Emmanua) Episcopal Church immediately following services. Memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity. Arrangements are by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeral-home.com). DELTON - Robert L. Snyder, age 74, of Delton, passed away Sunday. September 18, 2005. Bob was bom on August 18, 1931, >u Hopkinsburg, the son of Kenneth and Helen (Morgensterr) Snyder. He was retired from the Upjohn Company in 1990 with 33 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, running the roads, shopping and going to casinos. He loved traveling as they visited Hawaii three times. Maine and the western states. Canoeing with the family at many rivers was one of his favorite activities. Bob will be remembered as being very considerate and his love for his wife, children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Joann (Swrcder) whom he married in Kalamazoo on August 9, 1952; their children. Cindy Kocian of Portage, Robert “Bob” (Shelley) Snyder of Vicksburg. Sue VerSiuis of Portage, Tim Snyder of Richland, and Vai Snyder of Battle Creek; a brother, Kenneth (Janet) Snyder of Plainwell; a sister, Barbara (Lewis) Howard of Kalamazoo; 10 grand­ children and several nieces and nephews Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday. September 21,2005 at WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton, wFh Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Interment al Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Borgess Visiting Nurse and Hospice will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Virginia Buchanan DELTON - Virginia Buchanan, age 71, Delton passed away September 20, 2005 in Dorr. Virginia was bom May 23, 1934 in Lima OH; the daughter of Lawrence and Gertrude (Martin) Etter. A 1952 graduate of St John’s ffign School in Delphos OH, Virginia married Lewis Buchanan in 1954 and he preceded her in death on March 27. 1979. A former member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Delton, she was also a member of the Delton VFW Auxiliary Post 422. An avid golfer, Virginia also enjoyed puz­ zles, playing cards and reading. She will be fondly remembered for her famous homemade potato salad, and she especially loved her children and grandchil­ dren. She is survived by her sons: Lewis II (Julie). Michael (Lisa). David (Cindy). Robert, and John (Laura), a daughter Kathy (John) Marshall, a brother: Lawrence Etter Jr.. 19 grandchildren and one niece and two nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her special friend and companion Bob Fiandt. The family will receive friends Thursday. 2-4:00 and 6- 8:00 PM at the Williams Gores Funeral Home, Delton where the rosary will be prayed at 7:00 PM. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday. September 23. 2005. II:(M) AM at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Delton Fr. John Gralhwohl celebrant. Interment Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Wings of Hope Hospice will be appreciated. HASTINGS - Donald E. Rayner, age 82. of Hastings, died Sunday. September 18. 2005 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. He was bom May 17.1923 in Hastings, the son of Arthur and Alice (Hopper) Rayner. Donald married Vonda Balch on August 16. 1941 and she died on May 1.2004. He retired from E.W. Bliss Company in 1975 after more than 30 years. Don was a life member of the Hastings Elks Lodge, member of the Hastings Moose Lodge, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards, and golf. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1943 to 1946 during World War n. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vonda; his parents; grandson. Kenny Rayner, brothers. Wayne. Richard and Selby Rayner, sisters. Mildred Sensiba and Onie Walterspaugh. Don .is survived by his sons. David (Shirley) Rayner of Beaumont, TX. Gary (Joan) Rayner of Hastings; daughter. Kathy (Don) Spencer of Hastings; grandchildren. Laura (Sid) Sherwood. Rick (Carla) Rayner, Jason Rayner. Brad Bennett. Shannon Wilson. Steve Rayner. Rickie Rayner, Matt Spencer. Jeff Spencer, several great grand­ children; brothers. Elmer (Jackie) Rayner of Hastings. Charles (Virginia) Rayner of Lake Odessa; sister, Vcton (Lyle) Endsley of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. No visitation will be held. Memorial serv­ ices will be held Friday. September 23. 2005 at 11 a.m. al the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiat­ ing. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Calvin Coolidge (Cal) Plummer BARLOW LAKE - Calvin Coolidge (Cal) Plummer, age 81. of Barlow Lake, Middleville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday. September 14, 2005. Hs was the beloved husband cf Carol to whom he had been married for 31 years. Cal w?s a 1942 graduate of South Haven High School. He served his country in the United States Navy in the Couth Pacific during World War II. He held a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Mechanical Engineering and a Masters Degree in Business Administration, both from the University of Michigan. Cal worked as & manufacturing engheering manager for several large companies and locally for E.W. Bliss in Hastings, later nuccating to Bradley. Plummer Supply specialized in irrigation and orchard heating equipment. Cal was an avid fisherman and hunter and enjoyed pursuing those pastimes in the Barlow Lake area and in Sarasota, Florida. Loved ones that have gone before include parents, Louis and Bertha Plummer and a brother. Charles Plummer. He is remembered lovingly by his wife, Carol, and his children Judy (Don) McPherson of Billings. Montana, Andrew (Tern) Palmer of Hopkins and Chris Palmei of Wayland; his grandchildren. Evan, Joni and Matthew McPherson of Billings, Montana and Cirol and Janet Zagumny of Hopkins; his brothers arid sisters. Dixie Flores of Corpus Christi. Texas. Eugene and Aaron Plummer and Caroline Stepka of Fennville. Louis (Betsy) Plummer and Sanford (Joyce) Plummer of Douglas. Gerrill (Betty) Plummer of Linthicum Heights, MD, Mary Ann Enders of Melrose Park, IL, Margaret (Don) Messerer of Brooklyn. MN and sisters-in-law. Lucille Plummer of Fennville. Marcia (Austin) Loftus of Manistique. Cynthia Miller of Manistique, and Shirley Kidder of Hastings, and many nieces and nephews A memorial service was held at Parmalee United Methodist Church. Contributions may be made in Cal’s name to the Parmalee United Methodist Church’s Memorial Fund. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 22. 2005 - Page 9 Delton school advocacy group presents board with petitions by Marcie Westover Staff Writer The Coalition for Quality Education community advocacy group presented the Delton School Board a petition with more than 300 signatures, asking for a review of hiring practices. The creation of the group canc after questions were raised about hiring for several positions this past summer at the elementary level. Group members stressed that they will address their first concern, but also are working for improvements in other areas. The petition circulated by the group states, “As a family member, student, alumni or community member of the Delton-Kellogg School District, I request the Delton-Kellogg Board of Education review the district's hiring policy, making necessary changes, and develop written procedures that ensure family/student involvement in the hiring process and incorporate additional procedures to pro­ mote the fair and equitable evaluation of job candidates." Several group members spoke to the board of their concerns. Michelle Wooden said they have done research on the hiring procedures in other areas and they would like to see the involvement of a community member who has a family interest in the school district to participate. She noted they would also like student input as well, from junior high age and up. “We just feel the hiring policy should be changed," Wooden said, “And the Delton school public should be involved HASTINGS - Clarence E. Curtiss, 90, of Hastings, died Tuesday, September 20, 2005, at Thornapple Manor. He was bom April 16, 1915, in Grand Rapids, the son of Vem and Dena (Koewers) Curtiss. He was raised in Barry County and attended Hinderliter. Altoft and Hastings schools, graduating in 1935 from Hastings High School. Following high school graduation, after looking for his first job in the area and being unsuccessful, he packed a bag, put on a suit and started walking until he arrived in Pontiac. He found a job with General Motors and worked there for 2 1/2 years until the plant closed. After working on a farm for three years, he found employment with Eaton Corporation in Battle Creek, where he worked for 31 years as a grinder, retiring in 1972. He was married to Marjory Barry in 1940, and she died in 1946. He married Ruby Cogswell in 1951. She died in 2003. Clarence was a member of Local 196 and the Eaton Quarter Century Club. Preceding him in death were wives Marjory and Ruby, son David Curtiss, grand­ daughter Alison, great-grandson Jacob, sister Beatrice Deakins. brothers Earl, Alvah (Bill) and Jerald Curtiss. He is survived by sons Roger (Sharon) Curtiss of Battle Creek and Roland (Janice) Curtiss of Hastings', sisters Mary Logan of Muskegon and Alice Rose of Hastings; a brother, Vem Curtiss, of Hastings; sister-in­ law Greta Endrus of Lake Odessa; brothersin-law Robert (Belva) Barry and George Cogswell of Hastings, six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, step-nieces and nephews Services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday. September 26, at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiating, with bur­ ial at the Fuller Cemetery in Carlton Township. Memorial contributions may be made to Quimby United Methodist Church (in lieu of flowers). Arrangements are by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. in the hiring process." Coalition member Laurie Harris then said there has been a lack of communica­ tion. accountability, and quality of some of the leadership in the schools. She touched on working to update the school website as a way to improve the flow of communication. “I don’t know why improvements are so hard to achieve," Harris said. Marcie Boulay said one false rumor is that the coalition is about firing, when actually they are trying to address hiring issues. “I believe in the children in this school," she said. Coalition member Pam Wemer pre­ sented the board with packets of informa­ tion on the group. She said the coalition wants to start surveying families to see why they chose to leave the school dis­ trict She noted the coalition acknowledges there are great teachers in the Delton Kellogg School District. “The coalition is absolutely not against teachers,” Wemer said. She said they are an information and advocacy group. One parent said her family was forced by elimination of a special program to enroll their child in the Hastings School District. She asked if their could be some­ thing done to open-up another option for their family. One audience member said the Delton Kellogg School District had a very posi­ tive reputation amongst home school par­ ents. The Board accepted the petitions and will send them to the policy committee for review. In other business the school board: • Had the first reading of the proposed policies after 15 months of effort. Superintendent Ron Archer said the policies needed updating to reflect new laws and changes. The policies have not been updated in some time. The new policies are available in the Central Administration Office at Delton Kellogg Elementary. • Approved the Delton Kellogg High School attendance and tardy changes. After working with the old system and conducting research high school adminis­ trators proposed some new changes. In a letter to the Board of Education, the administration wrote. “Our policy would help our students see the impor­ tance of appropriate attendance and thus better prepare them to enter the work force with the most important skill they will need (being on time)." The students were made aware of the possible changes at the beginning of the school year. Under the changes attendance will be calculated each marking period. Students can miss up to five days of “undocument­ ed" time. By law. a documented absence does not count against students. Absences accumulated after the fiveday limit will result in the reduction of the grade in the class by three percentage points. Changes were also made regarding tardies, with every third tardy counting as one undocumented absence. The approval will mean that the changes will be applied back to the first day of school • Approved on a 4-3 vote to release a high school student to another district. The board also approved 4-3 the release of another student whose age was unknown. In both instances the “no" votes came from Sandy Barker, Elizabeth Matteson and Joseph Noto. Board Trustee Andy Stonebumer said if someone wants to go to another school district, it’s hard for him to say they can’t go• Heard from Delton Kellogg Principal Paul Blacken about the school's annual report during the academic spotlight. In the annual report the Michigan Education Assessment Program (MEAP) data for the graduates of 2004 and 2005 is charted beside the state levels. Blacken said they broke the staff into the five areas of the test and looked at what they did well and what they did not so well. Then, as a building staff, they created strategies to meet these identified needs. • Heard the school updates with the all the district buildings, noting they got off to a good start for the new academic year. Construction concerns at the elementary and middle tcMol were avoided with some quick team work. • Approved the new hires of Elizabeth Knoll. Mary Dressell and Michael Gipper. • Gave the preliminary approval for the fourth grade trip to Mackinac on May 8­ 10 and May 10-12. Teresa Pash is shown here working with a group of children. Pash is the new direc­ tor of the Hastings Community Music School's Kindermusik program. New Community Music School Kindermusik instructor named The Community Music School in Hastings has named a new instructor in Kindermusik. Teresa Pash is now accepting students, from infants to age 5 for family-centered, play-based classes that develop a love for music and learning. Kindermusik offers a variety of fun activities and learning materials designed to engage children and parents in and out of the classroom. Pash succeeds Cindy Kaczmarczyk, who has left Kindermusik for a career in the health field. Community Music School coordinator Steve Youngs said that Kaczmarczyk will be missed by the families she's worked with. Youngs said. "Miss Cindy has given many, many children a wonderful start in music. We are grateful that she will continue to spread the joy of music as a volunteer in the Friends of the CMS." Pash is a certified Kindermusik teacher and holds a bachelor’s degree in math and music from the University of Puget Sound. She is an accomplished accompanist, vocal and instru­ mental arranger, and composer. In addition, she is currently president of the Bank Creek Area Music Teachers' Association, and is a member of the Michigan Music Teachers' Association and the Music Teachers' National Association. Classes will run Tuesdays from Sept. 27 through Jan. 17. Pash will teach three levels: Village (infants to 18 months). Our Time (18 months to 3 1/2 yrs) and Imagine That! (3 1/2 to 5 years). Need-based financial aid is available at the Community Music School. Call Youngs at 945-9554 for registration information. The school is located at 209 West Green St. in the First United Methodist Church. The Community Music School - Hastings is a program of the Music Center of South Central Michigan, funded in part by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Barry Community Foundation. Gertrude Springer celebrates 101st birthday Happy 101st birthday to Gertrude (Andres) Springer on September 23rd. Cards may be sent to her do Boschway AFC, 629 Meachem Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49017. Elaine Mitchell turns 90 An open house for Elaine Mitchell hoivxing her 90th birthday will be held on Suuday, September 25.' 2005 from 3-5 p.m. at the Lake Odessa Township Hall. 3862 Laurel Drive, off M-50 West. Hosts of the open house will be Marg and Darwin Thompson. Dick and MarJyn Brown, and Jack Mitchell. There will be cards to write a memory yoc have to include in a book for Elaine. If you wish, birthday cards may be sent to Elaine at Cornerstone Living Center, 2900 Kellems Drive, Hastings, MI 49058. No gifts please. If you have questions, call Marilyn at 616­ 846-8926. Bill and Sue Bryans to celebrate silver anniversary EJill and Sue Bryans celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on September 20. 2005. They have two daughters, Jenna and Allison. They celebrated with their family on September 17th with a dinner in their honor. Jason Andrew Kopka. Nashville and Katie Elizabeth Cass, Bellevue John Charles Tarchala, Bellevue and Nicoline Frances Astrensky, Bellevue. Randy James Sharp, Middleville and Dawn Kathleen Heuschele, Middleville. Sean Gustaf Ezell, Caledonia and Brenda Joy Burgess. Caledonia. Aaron Daniel Warner. Bellevue and Angie Jane Przystas, Bellevue. Eric Andrew McCue, Shelbyville and Stephanie dive Jordan, Shelbyville Jason Allan Holman, Hastings and Julie Ann Gregory, Hastings. Micah Allan Holden, Delton and Marleen Rea Evans, Delton. lohn Scott Kozar, Middleville and Lisa Elaiee Grantham, Middleville. Cal Anthony Hammond. Hastings and Corey Jo Brouse, Hastings. Trcvis Justin Favreau, Middleville and Jennifer Mane Groot. Grand Rapids David LcForu* Hatfield. Hastings and Debra Ann Hewitt, Hastings. Orton O. Hobcrt. Woodland and Connie Jo Hobcrt. Woodland. Nicholas Allen Seaman, Middleville and Jessica Lynne McMurray. Caledonia. Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway Hastings, MI 49058 Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 �Pag*> 10 - Thursday, September 22. 2005 - The Hastings Banner .flnnie’s MAILBOX by Kathy MitchelU and Marcy Sugar The Lake Odessa Depot and Freight House will be open Saturday. Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Also, the genealo­ gy library will be open with someone on hand to assist visitors with getting infor­ mation from the shelves. The Bams Committee, which had the recent exhibit at the Ionia Free Fair, will meet for a wrap-up session at 7 p.m. on Thursday. Oct. 6, at the administration building. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 8. The Lansing State Journal published an anniversary photo of Gary and Sharon Purdy who were married in Lake Odessa on Sept. 11, 1965. They had two sons. W. Scott who is deceased and Gregor Health Line by Scott B. Brasseur. M.D. . 1005 WeCt Green Street H a Mi i ga n*4 9058 Telephone 269-945 2419 Internal Medicine ATRIAL FIBRILLATION My doctor has found that I have an irregular heart beat called Atrial Fibrillation. I have more testing scheduled. What Is this? Atrial fibrillation is a common heart rhythm problem affecting 1% of Americans under 60, but as many as 10% over 80. Basically, atrial fibrillation is when the top chambers of the heart (called atria) beat very fast and irregular and do not beat in coordination with the bottom chambers of the heart. Generally, the bottom part of the heart, concerned mostly with pumping of the blood around your body, takes its cue from the top part of the heart to tell it when to beat. During atrial fibrillation, too many signals tell the bottom part of the heart to beat causing an irregular and often rapid heart rate. Symptoms may include a flopping sensation in your chest, weakness, lightheadedness, shortness of breath and chest pain but some patients have no symptoms at all. Atrial fibrillation usually isn’t life-threatening but it can lead to complications such as strokes and heart failure. (wife Claudia), who lives in California. Sharon's maiden name was Dickinson. The Grand Rapids Press last Sunday had an obituary for Archie Misner, 78. of Rockford, who died on Sept. 17. Among his survivors are his brothers, Mitchell (Audrey), Russell (Marilyn). Floyd Misner and sister Louella VanddeGril. Mr. Misner and son had built 350 homes in the Rockford area in the last 35 years after he worked 20 years for American Seating. He was a member of the National Home Builder's Association and of the Masonic Lodge. He is also sur­ vived by his wife and six children. The Alethians of Central United Methodist Church met on Tuesday. Sept. 13, with 26 present to hear Nolan and Joan Hudson of Nashville with their pres­ entation of a story of their work missions to Rio Del Colorado in Bolivia, where Lansing native Peter Hudy and wife Estela are missionaries at a school that teaches agri­ cultural methods to all students of high school age. The Ionia County unit of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) met last Thursday, with 60 present. The food was catered by the food services training division of the tech cen­ ter at Ionia High School. Two officers had resigned in order to fill the slate by their moving to new posts. They had been elected in the spring. New officers now are President Gretchen Nyland. Vice President Elvin Betz of Ionia. Secretary Mary Grant of Saranac. Delos Johnson is treasurer. Mrs. Ben (Karen) Merchant takes reservations. Lake wood had 28 present. The scheduled speaker did not appear but had provided handout materi­ al concerning a new Medicare program. Local winners of door prizes were Jewel Eckstrom. Paula Carter and Elaine Garlock. ■ The cause of atrial fibrillation is a problem with the electrical signal that travels through your heart and can occur with high blood pressure, abnormal heart valves, an overactive thyroid, lung disease and infections. It can also be seen in normal hearts after exposure to heart stimulants, such as caffeine, tobacco or alcohol. Atrial fibrillation is easily diagnosed with an EKG (a tracing of your hearts electrical activity). Echocardiograms (which use sound waves to obtain an image of the inside of your heart), and stress tests may also be done in addition to blood tests to try and determine why atrial fibrillation has occurred. Treatment is focused on slowing the heart rate down, preventing blood clots and ideally to restore the heart to a normal rhythm. Some may be returned to a normal rhythm without further medication needed. Others may need life long medication to either maintain normal heart rhythm or to protect against the complications of a rhythm that cannot be returned to normal. Scon Brasseur, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician for medical advise before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. Keep up with your local team in your local newspaper, The Hastings BANNER! Four HHS seniors to graduate early by Marcie Westover Staff Writer Graduation will come early for four Hastings riigh School seniors, as the Hastings Board of Education Monday night approved their requests to waive their eighth semester. Those who will graduate early include Tascha Hinckley, Jesse Lemon. Pedro Mendoza Jr. and Christopher Timmerman. Superintendent Chris Cooley said each year they have a few students who quali­ fy to graduate early. Cooley said some early graduation students select to join the military or take college classes. Lemon’s early graduation is was due in part to credit he earned while attending basic training for the Army National Guard. This past summer. Lemon partic­ ipated in basic training through the split training option the military offers. Whether or not students actually grad­ uate early depends on if they achieve all their credits by the end of the semester. If they don’t pass a class for some reason and they lack the credit, then they would not be eligible for early graduation. A year and half ago the schedule at the high school returned to a traditional for­ mat. which meant fewer clasSbs in a day. When this happened, the number of cred­ its required for graduation went down to reflect the change. These students qualified for the early graduation because of the schedule they took through the first three years they accumulated enough credits to graduate early. Even under the new schedule, students still can work toward earning enough credits to graduate early. The students will complete their final semester in January of next year. In other business the Board of Education: . • Recalled from layoff Kevin Morgan to teach fourth grade at Southeastern Elementary. Morgan was the last teacher to be called back from layoff. The approval of the resignation of Joe Westra. a fourth grade teacher at Southeastern, opened a spot for the last teacher to be recalled. • Approved the low bid for $21,000 from Dunbar Mechanical to provide parts and repairs to the air handling unit at the high school. Adult kid care Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for 35 years. We have two adult chil­ dren who have been a wonderful part of our lives. My daughter. 33. moved out after high school. She did not complete her college degree and moved back home. She is working a three-hour-a-day job that takes care of her bills and personal expenses. Our 30-year-old son. "Perry," is kind and loving. He was a star athlete in high school but has since been in trouble with drugs, in jail twice, fathered a beautiful baby (the mother is in prison for another 10 months), did a year at a sober living residence (we raised the child) and now he's back home and messing up again. He's lazy, drinking and not attending court-assigned DUI classes. He is, however, a loving father to his 2-year-old son. Perry has not seriously looked for a job because he says he can't drive for another year (two DUI tickets) and he "can't work construction without driving." He is hanging out with a girl who is not a positive influence. He doesn't have any money, so we cant charge him rent for living at home. He takes care of his son and sometimes helps around the house. My husband just retired and is sick of the kids still living here. I am lucky to have my job (my sanctuary). We can't kick Perry out in the streets with no money and no job. nor do my husband and I want to start all over again raising a baby. My husband says counseling won't help, even if we could get Perry to go, which 1 doubt. We have threatened but have not fol­ lowed through with action. 1 don’t understand where wc have gone wrong, and I don't know what to do. - Feeling Helpless and Depressed Dear Helpless: You need to take .back con-« trol of your lives. First, charge rem to your daughter, who will then be motivated tn find a better job. and if you make it less r ashy for her at home, she may even move out. Your son is a separate problem. Contact B.I.L.Y. (BecauseILovt You.org) at P.O. Box 2062, Winnetka, CA 91396-2062. This is an organization for parents of troubled children of any agt. Tech help not free Dear Annie: My husband works long hours at a computer job that he loves. The problem is that many people, from casual acquaintanc­ es to old friends, abuse his knowledge. We get several calls a week asking how wc are doing and then. "Oh. by the way. could you help me with my computer?" My husband has helped several people set up their businesses or fix problems with their home computers. Wc are rarely compensated for his time and knowledge even though he mentions his hourly wage to them. It would be nice if these "users’ offered some service we could take in exchange, but it never works out that way. What can my husband say to these insensi­ tive people to get them to think twice before calling us for free help? - Frustrated in Sarasota. Ha. Dear Horida: The words your husband needs are. "Sorry, I can't help you now. but you can schedule an appointment through my office." And if they do. he should make sure to send them a bill. Stamp it Dear Annie: Please do NOT suggest to your readers that they leave a note or letter in someone's mailbox. This is a fede.*al crime. - Whitefish. Mont. Dear Whitefish: You are right. According to the U.S. Postal Service, it is illegal to put a letter in someone's mailbox unless there is a proper stamp on it. Readers, we don't want you to get into trouble. If you need to leave a note for your neighbors, tape it where it is vis­ ible. tuck it between the screen and the door, or put a stamp on it. Job in jeopardy Dear Annie: When I started my job 10 years ago. my boss was married to the office manager. Everything was great, and we were like a big family. However, four years ago. my boss's wife was caught embezzling. She is currently serving time in a federal prison, and they have since divorced. Here's my problem My boss recently remarried, and his new wife doesn't like me. She even has phoned the office and told me not to call my boss at home for any reason. When she calls in and 1 answer, she is very rude and obnoxious to me -- but not to the other girls. 1 think the new wife is pressuring my boss to fire me. She is very strong-willed, and he is not He would never stand up to anyone, and especially not her. I have made repeated attempts to be nice to this woman, but noth­ ing is working. 1 think the only reason I haven't been fired yet is because my boss is afraid of my significant other. Should I start looking for another job? - Other Shoe. Dear Shoe: Probably. The boss's new wife may connect you too closely to his previous marriage. You could fight for this job, but it wouldn't change the fact that she dislikes you and will keep the pre>surc on. That, in turn, will change how you feel about your office environment. You have nothing to lose, how­ ever, by politely clearing the air. Voice your concerns directly to your boss, and ask what is going on and if there is anything you can do about it. Not just a friend Dear Annie: I am 59 years old, and my hus­ band died two years ago. I'm over my mourn­ ing and am enjoying life again. Several months ago. I connected with a male high school classmate. It started with e-mails and then weekly phone calls. Wc have met sever­ al times and get along extremely well. We even have a week-long trip planned. I really like this man and want him in mj life to more than a friend. Last night, fcowever. during one of our long conversations, he told me that he really liked how close we've become - like a brother and sister. Well, you can imagine how much 1 enjoyed that, but I said nothing because 1 don't want to ruin the closeness we have now and make Chings uncomfortable. Should I hang onto the hope that this man may realize the friendship wc share is really more? - Florida Widow Deai Florida: Knowing he thinks of you as a sisirr must have put quite a damper on your intention; but don't give up. It simply may be his way of saying you are easy to be around, and he can completely iclax in your company. If you want more, ynu will have to dust off your flirting skills. Laugh more, tooch his arm when you talk, gaze into his eyes, sit closer. If you can't warm him up, decide if you are willing to settle for a nice friendship, because that may be all there is. Pom paranoia? Dear Annie: I read your column in the Charleston (W.Va.) Gazette about the woman who freaked out because her husband had a few pornographic tapes. She said she felt inadequate about measuring up to the women in the videos. , As a librarian. 1 have to read books that I might not otherwise, including romance nov­ els. Many of them qualify as soft-core pom. although they use words rather than pictures. Does this woman read bodice-rippers? If so. does it occur to her that her husband might feel inadequate next to the long-haired, bare­ chested. tight-trousered heroes riding enor­ mous stallions across the moors? She needs to realize that most people know the difference between reality and fantasy, and that there is a place for both. - Not a Stuffy Librarian Dear Not Stuffy’: As long as neither activi­ ty becomes an addiction or removes intimacy from the relationship, we agree that people are entitled to their fantasies. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net. or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190. Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at H-WM-.rreators.com. COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Sepumber 22. 2005 - Pa0I 11 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Lee School District #7 Financial FOCUS Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. In Investment World, Gold Doesn’t Always Glitter Gold has mesmerized human beings for thousands of years. In fact, we have an almost innate belief in the tremendous value of this shiny yellow metal. So, it's not surprising that when financial mar­ kets go through rough times, many peo­ ple take on the attitudes of Olympic ath­ letes - in other words, they "go for the gold." Unfortunately, their dreams of wealth frequently get tarnished - because gold is not the "sure thing" that some might expect. Some drawbacks to consider Geneially speaking, two key factors stir up investors' interest in gold: * Political or economic turmoil - Wars and financial crises make people very nervous about investing in the stock mar­ ket. When that happens, stock prices can fall. As a result, many investors want to put their money in an alternative they view as more stable - such as gold. • Rising inflation - Many people look to gold - along with other "hard assets." such as real estate and art - as a "hedge" against inflation. In other words, these investors expect the price of gold to rise along with that of other goods and servic­ es. But is gold really an appropriate alter­ native to stocks? And is it the best infla­ tion hedge available? The answer to both these questions is "probably not." In the first place, gold is a commodity, just like grains, livestock, oil and currencies. And like all commodi­ ties. gold will rise in value, sometimes quite dramatically, when demand for it increases, relative tc supply. But gold prices, like stock prices, can also drop quickly. Furthermore, although history doesn't always repeat itself, gold has a far worse performance history, than that of some other investments, such as common George Foreman made it to class last Wednesday, but he was nearly 84 years late. The resident of Provincial House accompanied his col­ leagues and staffers to Chartton Park for the facility's annual picnic and during the outing had time to visit his old school. The restored Lee School which stood at the M-43 and Martin Rd. intersection was moved to the park in 1973. (photo, 1980) By Joyce Weinbrecht The Lee School was a frame building, 24 x 34 feet, which stood on the northeast comer of Martin and Carlton Center roads. The land it occupied was originally owned by William Lee. It opened in 1869, Emily Holmes, daughter of Levi Holmes and later wife of Dr. Durand Linkletter, was the first teacher. A woman teacher was hired for fall and spring terms and a man for the winter term, when the older boys were relieved from their farm duties and were able to attend school again. These ‘boys’ might have reached the age of 21 and still be in school. Young women could not always handle them, and it required the strong arm of a man to straighten them out. Some stories have been passed down to us of the escapades at the Lee School. One day a boy named John sneaked into the girls’ outhouse and painted all of the seats. It didn't take long for the teacher to find out who did it, however, and he whipped John good. School was run by the hickory stick in those days, and there was obedience and respect for the teacher. During butchering time on the farm one year, Albert Geiger brought a pig’s heart to school for the class to study. That young man went on to become a doctor. Students from the Lee School went on to Coats Grove. School to take their eighth grade examinations, which were administered by a qualified teacher. Wilber Smith, of Woodland. In 1912, the students of District #7 ranged in ages from 5 to 20. There were eignt males and six females attending school that year. Everett Clum was the school director, making two official visits per year. Ledah Aspinall was the teacher in 1912. Her wages were $50 per month. Textbooks used in the school included reading by Baldwin; spelling by Champion; writing by Spencer, mental arithmetic by Milen; geography by Fryers; English grammar by Metcalf; U.S. history by Montgomery’; and physi­ ology by Alldwin. Some teachers in the Lee School were Sam Veltc. John Lee. Della Smith. Dor Stowell, William Siebolt, George Fox. Emma Spindler Grozingcr, Frank Crawford, and Mabie Landis. This school closed, as did the other rural schools, upon consolidation in 1923. The last students to attend the Lee School were Harold Forman. Verdon Stowell. Jeneva Gavit, Doreen Stowell, LaVon Geiger. Richard Bishop. Glenn Farthing, Cleo Hallegcrer, Clarence Forman. Lawton Cole, Kctha Hallegcrer. Kennard Schaibly, and George Schaibly. The last teacher was Beatrix Easton. In October 1973, when this schoolhouse was 104 years old, it was moved to Charlton Park. near Hasting*, to form part of the park’s museum. By that time, the land on which it stood was owned by Thomas Neithamer, but the school building itself was owned by James Smith, and it was Smith who donated the school to the park. It has been furnished with school desks, an old stove, and books, much in the original style, and is used as part of a living history program for several hundreds of school children from Barry County, as well as the outlying coun­ ties. as these school groups visit the “Historic Village" at Charlton Park. As he carefully placed himself back into the car. George took another look at the old school bell still hanging in place at the top. “I’d like to go back to school. I’d really like to go back.” he softly spoke as the car pulled away. stocks. In fact, on an inflation-adjusted basis, gold trades at roughly the same price as it did in 1833. By contrast, from 1926 through 2004. large-company stocks have recorded an average annual return of more than 10 percent, compared to the average annual inflation rate of around 3 percent for that same period, according to Ibbotson Associates, an investment research firm. And even as an inflation hedge, gold is almost certainly not the best choice. As alternatives, you could invest in short­ term Treasury securities or other short term alternatives money market accounts, both of which would could benefit from higher short-term interest rates if inflation starts picking up. Skip the "gold rush” Clearly, gold should not be looked at as a "cure-all" for investors who are nervous about political instability, shaky financial markets and rising inflation. So. instead of socking away those gold ingots, what steps should you take to improve your investment outlook during difficult times? For starters, don't panic. The more experience you gain as an investor, the more you will realize that there's very lit­ tle new under the sun. Wars, elections, oil shocks and corporate scandals are all unsettling events - but they're also recur­ ring ones. As a smart investor, you shouldn’t rush to find a "quick fix," such as gold, every time a negative headline appears in the paper. Instead, follow tried-and-true principles: Diversify your holdings, buy quality, and hold your investments for the long term, or al least until your needs change. These guidelines may not be as glitzy as gold - but. in their own way. they still sparkle. -30- 526 words This entire site Copyright © 2005 Edward Jones Barry County Farm Bureau opposes draft Master Plan unless changes are made The Barry County Farm Bureau, at its annual meeting Monday night, voted to oppose the proposed County Master Plan unless some changes of “key issues" are made. The proposed plan is "designed to provide a framework for future grown and develop­ ment in the county and is to be used as a basis for updating the zoning ordinance, f an of the vision and intent of the master plan is to pro­ tect the agriculture industry by preserving provisions for an agri-industrial zone has been added to promote agricultural process­ ing and manufacturing businesses. Purchase and transter of development rights will be an integral part of the plan." the Farm Bureau's resolution said. While the Farm Bureau acknowledged that the plan "is a step in the right direction." it is urging the County Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners to address Farm farmland and open space. In addition, special See FARM, page 17 Pledging to be Your Healthcare Partner Our Pledge of Service To You Each and every Pennock employee and volunteer has taken a pledge to be your partner in personal, professional and progressive care. This means we pledge to treat you with courtesy, respect, professionalism and compassion while providing the most state of the art healthcare in the finest possible facility. For more information, or to find a Pennock affiliated physician near you, call (269) 945-1 PHY (1749) Pennock Partner, Douglas J. Smendik, M.D. Board Certified Family Practitioner Pennock H EA SERVICES .. protession‘1. progreSJ|>( Ortners in p*-*’ Visit us on the web at www.pennockhealth.com 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings MHOS’ �Page 12 — Thursday, September 22, 2005 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES 11 You tail Be Without The HOP! HASTINGS ART HOP •«— Friday, September 23,6-9 p.m. • White’s Photography • Mainstreet Savings Bank • State Grounds Coffee House • Jefferson Street Gallery • Hastings City Bank • Fish Hatchery Park • Hodges Jewelry • Anne’s Health Food • Quilting Passions For Information Call: 269-945-2002 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by james N Grantham and Lisa Grantham, husband and wife, to Decision One Mortgage Company. L LC., mortgagee dated October 15. 1998 and recorded October 21. 1998 m Instrument Number 1019694. Barry County Records Said mortgage ts now held by Bank of New York, as Trustee for First City Capital Home Equity Loan Trust 1998-2. under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated 11/1/98 by assignment dated October 20. 1998 and record, ed on May 24. 1999 in Instrument Number 10299£2 . Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Six and 24/100 Dollars ($120,246.24) intruding interest at the rate of 10.40% per annum Under the power of sale con­ tained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice ts hereby given that the mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on Octobet 13, 2005 The premises are located -n the Township of Thornapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as A parcel of land m the Northeast 1/4 of Secton 22. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, described as commencing at the North 1/4 pos» of said Section 22. thence North 88 degrees 53 min­ utes 45 seconds East 70.65 feet along the North line of said section to the centerline of highway M­ 37. thence South 29 degrees 51 minutes 15 sec­ onds East ’235.27 feet along said centerline; thence North 86 degrees 40 minutes 02 seconds East 67.10 feel to the Northeasteri', right of way line of highway M-37 fcr a point of beginning; thence North 86 degrees 40 minutes 02 seconds East 184 77 feet; thence North 74 degrees 57 minutes 39 seconds East 194.16 feet; thence North 29 degrees 50 minutes 6 seconds West (previously recorded as North 29 degrees 51 minutes 15 sec­ onds West) 235 81 feet; thence South 78 degrees 34 minutes 19 seconds West 372.14 feet (previ­ ously recorded as South 78 degrees 33 minutes 29 seconds West 372.29 feel) to the Northeasterly right of way line of Highway M-37; thence South 29 degrees 50 minutes 34 seconds East (previously recorded as South 29 degrees 51 minutes 15 sec­ onds East) 221.28 feet along said right of way tine to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accor­ dance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale TO ALL PURCHASERS The foreclosing mortgagee can resand the sale tn the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale. Dated: September 15. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Bank of New York, as Trustee for First City Capital Home Equity Loan Trust 1998-2. under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated 11/1/98 . A* Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 231 1158 ASAP722131 9/15. 9/22. 9129. 10/06 ___ CARLTON TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE NO. CT2005-3 ADOPTION * geo# get g»M TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF CARLTON TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on the 9th day September. 2005. at foe regular meeting of the Township Board of Carlton Township, the Township Board adopted an Ordinance which provides, in summary. astoHows: An Ordinance to permit the collection of charges for the provision of emergency services, so as to allow the recovery of the actual costs and expenses incurred by Carlton Township or the BIRCH Fire District. Therefore. Carlton Township. Barry County. Michigan, ordains: PART A: Section 1- Scope and Purpose This section authonzes the imposition of charges permitting recovery of the actual costs incurred by Cartton Township. BIRCH Fire District, or other providers of emergency services in Cartton Township, when providing public safety related services to residents and non-residents of the BIRCH Fire District from incurring extraordinary costs resulting from provisions of emergency response services Section 11 - Definitions In this section definitions are set forth in the Ordinance, which is available for review at the Canton Township Office by appointment with the Clerk. Assessable costs may be appealed subject to the procedure specified in this section. This section allows Carlton Township and/or BIRCH Fire Dtstnct to pursue any other remedy, or institute any appropriate action or proceeding as permitted by law to collect assessable foes Section VII - No Limitation of Liability This section says that the recovery of assessable fees pursuant hereto does not limit the respon­ sible party’s liability under local state or federal law. Parts B, C and D: Severability. Effective Date 2nd Repeal This section says that if this Ordinance, or any portion thereof, if. for any reason, held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent junsdiction. such portion shall be deemed a separate pro­ vision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its publication. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Ordinance will take effect October 9th. 2005 A true copy of this Ordinance may be obtained or inspected at the Cartton Township Office, by appointment with the Township Clerk Cartton Township 85 Welcome Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 Wilma Daniels, Cleric — 269-945-5990 get flaw law ^s gew get get* * s Fire Dept. Tanker For Sale j : 1974 FORD : 534 automatic, gas engine, twin axle, tank holds approx. 3200 gals. , ; BIDS ARE DUE BY J OCTOBER 10, 2005 BY 4:00PM ! ? Send to: BARRY TOWNSHIP ? £ - r • J, Delton. Ml 49046 : Mark envelope "Tanker Bid" ? Barry Township reserves the right to refuse any and all bids. ** r . P.O. Box #705 A Minimum Bid or $2,500 is Required "t *•» *•» SectionJ^-Gost RecovwyAuthorization This section says tnat Cartton Township and/or BIRCH Fire District may recover all costs incurred in connection with a public safety or fire emergency incident. Such costs may be ’he joint and separate responsibility of the responsible party. Section IV - Billing and Collectionof Assessable Costs and Expenses This section says: (a) The City Clerk shall mail an invoice to the responsible party that shall be due and payable within 30 days of mailing. If a responsible party appeals the assessable costs, pursuant to Section 5. such costs shall be due and payable 30 days from the date of the determination of the appeal (b) Carilon Township and/or BIRCH Fire District shall have a lien for unpaid costs and expens­ es incurred. Cartton Township and/or BIRCH Fire District may enforce such lien in any man­ ner provided by law NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ADVERTISEMENT ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a mortgage given PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER by Jerry L. and Pathaa J. Midkiff, husband and BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY wife, to Portage Commerce Bank dated February 5. DUTY. 2004, and recorded February 13, 2004. in Barry MORTGAGE SALE - Defaun having been made County records at 1122220, and modification there­ in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage of dated August 6. 2004. recorded September 7. made by Anthony J. Marzic. an unmarried man. 2004. at 1133494 of Barry County records, is being Mortgagor, to Oak Street Mortgage LLC. foreclosed on by Portage Commerce Bank for non­ Mortgagee, dated the 21st day of February. 2005 payment of principal and interest The property and recorded in foe office of the Register of Deeds, subject to ths foreclosure is described as: for The Count/ of Barry and State of Michigan, on Township of Pramevtee. County of Barry foe 7th day ot March. 2005 in Document No Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of Section 1142363 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage 12. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. Pr«nev«e having been assigned to Mortgage Electronic Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence North Registration Systems. Inc. on which mortgage there 01* 05* 17 West. 66.00 feet along the West Uno ot is claimed to be due. at foe date of this notice, the said Section 12: thence North 89* 35’ 07 East sum of One Hundred Thirty Nine Thousand Five 841.74 feet along the North line of Oak Drive; Hundred Fifty A 80/100 ($139,550.80), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been insti­ thence Northeasterly 5077 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 90.21 feet, tuted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage the centra) angle ot which is 31* 55’ 35’, and the or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the chord of which bears North 15* 57* 47 East. 49.62 power of sate contained in said mortgage, and pur­ feet; thence North 31* 55* 34* East. 394.89 feet; suant to statute of the Stalo of Michigan in such thence North 00* 24* 58* West. 19779 feet to the case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on foe 20th day of October, 2005 at itt) true point of beginning; thence North 00* 24* 58' o’clock pm Local Time, said mortgage will be fore­ West. 299.77 feet; thence North 82* 22* 58' West. closed by a sale at puttee auction, to the highest 369 46 feet to an intermediate traverse line of the bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. shore of Upper Crooked Lake; thence along said Ml (that being foe building where the Circuit Court intermediate traverse line South 21* 26* 18* East, tor foe County of Barry is held), of the premises 269 33 feet; thence North 89* 35* 02* East. 28972 described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as feet to the point of beginning Including lands lying may be necessary to pay the amount due. as afore­ between said intermediate traverse line and the said on said mortgage, with interest thereon at waters of Upper Crooked Lake, a fimaed by lhe side 8.75000% per annum and all legal costs, charges, hnes extended Io the water edge Together with and expenses, including foe attorney fees allowed and subject to a non-exdusrve private easement for by law. and also any sum or sums which may be ingress, egress and public utility purposes for paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its Crooked Lake. 66 feet wide, 33 feet each side of a interest in foe premises. Which said premises are centerline described as: Commencing at the West described as follows. Alt that certain piece or parcel 1/4 comer of Section 12, Town 1 North. Range 10 of land situated m the Township of Barry. County of West. Prairieville Township. Barry County. Barry. State of Michigan, and described as fofiows. Michigan; thence North 01* 05’’7 West. 86.00 feet to wit: along the West line of said Section 12; thence That part of the Northwest Fractional 1/4 of North 89* 35’ 07 East. 841.74 feet along the North Section 5. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described line of Oak Drive to the true point of beginning of as commencing at the Northwest comer of said Section 5; thence 1 degrees 12’ 15* East on the said centerline; thence Northeasterly 5077 feet West Section fine. 122.89 toet of foe pteoe of begmalong the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of ning of this description; thence continuing South 1 which is 9071 feet, the central angle ot which is 31* degree 17 15* East on foe West on section fin. 55'35*. and the chord nt which bears North 15* 57 794.11 feet; thence North 89 degrees 15* 29* East 47 East. 49 62 teat; thence North 31* 55* 34* East. paraM with the North section fine. 1121.00 toet to 394 69 feet; thence North 00* 24' 58' West. 578 91 Brickyard Road; thence North 01 degrees 17 15* feet to a point hereinafter described Reference Wrat along said Road. 328 00 feet; thence North 75 Point *A* and the end of said described centerline degrees 57 15* West 227.00 feet; thence North 01 Also, a circular extension of said easement tor culdegrees 17 15* West 24.06 toet; thence South 89 de-sac purposes, of 50 foot radius, center on afore­ degrees 15' 29*WesL 1307 toot; thence North 00 mentioned Reference Point *A*. degrees 44* 31* West 362.00 tost (21 rods 15 5 Commonly known as 11354 Sunfish Drive. toet); thence Northwesterly 65.00 toet on a 20 Delton, Ml degree curve to the left to foe far end of a chord PP# 08-’2-012-005-04 wrwh boars North 7 degrees 17 33* Wat. 64 86 There is currently due and owing on the mort­ toet; thence South 89 degrees 15* 29* West. 635.25 gage $152,555.90 exclusive of taxes, costs and feet (38.5 rods); thence Southwesterly on a 10 attorney fees, bearing interest at the rate of degree curve to.the left a distance of 225.02 toet to 6750%. If on or before six (6) months from ’he the far end of chord which bears South 3F 24* Wst. date o' the recording of the Sheriff’s Deed, the 252.92 toot to foe place of beginning mortgagor does not redeem, the mortgagor wifi lose During foe twelve (12) months immediately fol­ all ownership rights to the property. lowing the sate, the property may be redeemed, The foreclosure sale of this property will take except that in foe event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA place on Thursday. October 27. 2005 at 100 p -3. at the east door Of the Barry County Courttvjuee.' ‘' 600 3241a. the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale 220 W State, Hastings. Michigan Dated: 9/22/2005 Wiliian, E. Rheaume Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. Attorney at Law Mortgagee Dated: September 22. 2005 222 North Washington Sq, Ste 210 FABRIZIO A BROOK. P.C. Lansing. Ml 48933 Attorney for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc. (517) 371-5579 8C8 W. Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy Mi 48084 248-332-2600 Pub: 9/22 -10(13 •- *•» *•» <6-- ’•» j snow­ plowing and snow removal for tneir parking icts located in downtown Hastings. The term of the contract wih for the year beginning November 15, 2005 and ending November 14,2006. The closing date for the bid is October 14,2005 2:00 p.m. Bids shall be submitted to: 8 COUNTY ADMINISTRATION 220 W. STATE STREET, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 » To obtain a copy of the invitation to bid, please call (269) 945-1285 or pick one up at the County Clerks office located at the above address Specific questions regarding the invitation to Bid may be directed to Tim Neeb. Building and Grounds Supervisor at (269) 838-7084 * caeaione r *•»A NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING OF THE HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, September 27, 2005 - 7 p.m. HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL ON M-43 HWY. SOUTH OF SCHULTZ RD. There will be a Public Hearing of the Hope Township PLAN* NING COMMISSION to consider the following matter(s): Ms. Carolyn Burris of 9021 N State Rd, Otisville. Ml 48463 has filed A Special Exception Use APPLICATION FOR A FAMILY BUSINESS as permitted in the AgriculturaVRurte Residential Zoning District Article XVII Section 177 (I). Aho as Defined m Section 2.1 Definitions of the Hops Township Zoning Ordinance. The location oi the subject parcel is on ths South East Comer of S. M-43 Hwy. and Cloverdale Rd. The application, legal description, zoning ordinance and zon­ ing maps may be viewed dunng regular business hours on Wednesday 9 a m. to noon and 1:15 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall located at 5463 S M-43 Highway The ierk will accept wntten comments by mail or dunng reg­ ular business hours in regard to the above request up to the time of the public hearing The Hope Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the nght to make changes in the above-mentioned proposed amendments at or following the public hearing Hope Township wHi provide the necessary reasonable auxil­ iary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to the individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Towiship Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at 5463 S M­ 43 Hwy . Hastings. Ml 49058 of telephone (269) 948-2464 Jim l_ Carr Hope Twp. Zoning Administrator o»mm24 THE COUNTY OF BARRY is accepting seated bids 5463 s M-43 Hwy-.Hastings, Ml 49058 NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on foe Sofid Waste Oversight Committee representing the kteowing areas General Puttee, Sofid Waste Industry. Recydmg Industry and Health AssooatxxvEnvironmenta' Professional Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office. 3rd floor of foe Courthouse. 220 W State St, Hastings; (269) 945­ 1284. and must be returned no later than 5d0 p.m. on Septembe.’ 23. 2005. ___________________ 08M61B0 JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD SEEKS RESIDENTS FOR BUILDING ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Johnstown Townshp Board is beginning the process of planning for the construction of a new township hall, communi­ ty center and fire station An advisory committee is being formed to aid the Township Board m the decision making process. The advisory committee will be composed of one Township Board member, foe fire chief and 7-10 residents of foe Township. The committee win meet frequently untH construction ts completed The main purpose of the committee will be to evaluate the needs of the township government, the fire department, and the township ertizena Recommendations wiH be made concerning building size, location, purpose and construction If you are interested in serving u this important advisory committee, please call (721-8560). send E-mail to bobgiQvao us or write a letter to Robert Mack. Supervisor (2980 E. Hickory Road. Battle Creek. Ml 49017). by October 10, 2005 The first meeting of foe committee is expected to be heto later in October. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Septemt 22, 2006 — Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROOATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 2005-24378 DE Estate of John C Wilson. Deceased. Date of birth 01-02-10. TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. John C. Wilson, who lived at Carveth Village. 69V W. Main St. MtodteviHe. Michigan died 06-06-05 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will De forever barred unless presented to Janice Jewell, named personal representative or proposed personal representa­ tive. or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court. Ste 302. Hastings, and the named/proposed per­ sonal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: September 15. 2005 Robert J Longstreet P53546 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-3495 Janice Jewell 5527 Guy Road Nashville. Ml 49073 517-852- 849 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW fF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of ■ mortgage made uy Gilbert L. Douglas and Tory Kay Douglas, husband and wife, to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated November 22, 2003 and recorded December 5. 2003 in Instrument Number 1118750. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Ameriquest Mortgage Secunties Inc., Asset Backed Paas Through Certificates. Series 2004-R1 under the Pooling & Servicing Agreement dated as of February 1 2004 Without Recourse, by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Eight and 72/100 Dollars ($101,858.72) including interest at the rate of 8 85% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes ot the State of Michigan, notice ts hereby given that the mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings 'r. Barry County. Michigan at 100 p.m. on October 6. 2005. The premises are located in the City of NashviHe. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 7.8 and 5 of Daniel Staleys (Addition) accord­ ing to the recorded Plat thereof The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period Shan be W days from the date of the sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate Dated: September 8. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset Backed Pass Through Certificates. Series 2004-R1 under the Pooling & Servicing Agreement dated as of February 1, 2004 Without Recourse. . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 214.2343 onwoo Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICu AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, M any, shaH bo UmHod solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ * dared at sale, piua Merest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bees mads in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert J Buchanan and Amy L Buchanan, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for tender. Mortgagee, dated October 15, 2003, and recorded on October 22, 2003 in instrument 1116091, in Barry county recoros. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Three And 84/100 Dollars ($161,963.84). including interest at 5.875% per annum Under the power ol sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on October 6. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Praireville. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 10, Town 1 North. Range 10 West The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated September 8. 2005 For more information, please call: FC G 248 593 1310 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for tender 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #065449F0’ ommmt Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This safe may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages. If any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus intoreet. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made >n the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas L. Vandenberg. unmarried mate. original mortgagor(s), to Northern Mortgage Services. Inc. Mortgagee, dated May 12. 1999, and recorded on May 17.1999 in instrument 1029634. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Ragstar Bank. FSB as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-One Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Three And 38/100 Dollars ($81.263 38), including interest at 6 875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that saiu mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mo tgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings al 100 PM, on September 29. 2005. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 106, Middleville Downs Addition No. 5. according to the recorded Plat thereof in Uber 5 of Plats on Page 43 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall oe 30 days from the dale ol sucn sate. Doled: September 1. 2005 For more information, please call: FC W 248 593.1312 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys For Flagstar Bank. FSB 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025 5822 Ate 4064246F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS. This sate .nay be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m the conditions uf a mortgage made by Gerald Geseter a/k/a Gerald H Gieseter. husband and Loma B. Gieseter, wife, original mortgagor(s), to Ben Com Credit Union, Mortgagee, dated June 20. 2003, and recorded on July 17. 2003 in instrument 1108745, and assigned by said Mortgagee lo CUNA Mutual Mortgage Corp as assignee by an assign­ ment. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Seven And 80/100 DoHars ($124,377.80). including interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that sate mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate ol the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on October 6. 2005 Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the East line of Section 11, Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Rutland Township, Barry County. Michigan, distant South 00 degrees 18 minutes 52 seconds West 1906 22 feet from the Northeast comer of said Section 11; thence South 00 degrees 18 minutes 52 seconds West 478.22 feet along said East line to the centerline of West State Road; thence North 74 degrees 54 min­ utes 04 seconds West 104.71 feet along sate centerfine; thence continuing Northwesterly 330.11 feet along sate centertine and the arc of a curve to the nght, the radius of which is 764.48 feet and the chord of which bears North 62 degrees 31 minutes 51 seconds West 327.55 feet; thence continuing along sate centerline North 50 degrees 09 minutes 37 seconds West 184 50 feet to the East Ime of Hillcrest Road as shown on the plat of Buenavista Heights as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats. Page 108; thence North 39 degrees 44 minutes 16 seconds East 104.16 feet (recorded as 71.13 feet) along said East line of Hillcrest Road; thence South 68 degrees 30 minutes 40 seconds East 75.00 feet; thence North 22 degrees 14 minutes 09 seconds East 3.93 feet: thence South 6< degrees 35 minutes 56 seconds East 44.67 feet; thence North 52 degrees 24 minutes 41 seconds East 48.64 feet; thence North 35 degrees 20 minutes 00 seconds East 24 09 feel; thence South 58 degrees 26 min­ utes 57 seconds East 7.71 feet; thence North 32 degrees 40 minutes 03 seconds East 120.08 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutas 00 seconds East 235.77 feet to the point of beginning. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated: September 8. 2005 For more information, please call. FC W 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P C. Attorneys For CUNA Mutual Mortgage Corp. 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #0626’ 6F01 Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Mooting September 13, 2005 Alt Board members present; Commissioner Gibson. Dixie Stadel-Manshum. Approved consent agenda with amended min­ utes. Received Treasurer s Report. Adopted Resolution of Support for Growth Research Policy Paper. Received Cost Recovery Ordinance and set hearing date for Oct. 11, 7 05 p.m Approved Treasurer's recommendation for refund limitation Paid outstanding bills Meeting adjourned al 7:50 p.m. Bonnie Cruttenden. Clerk Attested to by: Jim Brown. Supervisor owmm Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE k*$CD FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN A CT1VE MlLITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS. This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event. your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the hid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gerald T Davis and Vicki C Davis, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for tender. Mortgagee, dated October 21. 2003, and recorded on October 29. 2003 in instrument 1116570, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is daimeo to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand One Hundred Forty And 92/100 Dollars ($125,140.92). mcludmg interest at 7.15% per annum Under the power of sate contained tn said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that sate mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1.00 PM, on October 6. 2005 Sate premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the center of Highway M-43 where it intersects the South Section line of Section 14. Town 3 North. Range 9 West, for the point ol beginning; thence Northerly along the centertine of M-43 500 feet; thence East 175 feet; thence South 500 feet more or less to the South line of Section 14; thence Westerly along the section line to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of sitch sate, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated September 8. 2005 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593 1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for lender 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4065283F01 omook Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall ba limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven Hanson and Jennifer Hanson, husband and wife, original mortgagors). to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation. Mortgagee, dated March 23.2004. and recorded on April 28. 2004 m instrument 1126399. tn Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Three And 35/100 Dollars ($137,583 35). including interest at 6% per annum Under the power ol sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute ir. such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on October 13. 2005. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lol 48, Misty Ridge No. 2. according to the recorded plat thereof m Liber 6 ol Plats, on Page 49. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: September 15, 2005 For more information, please call: FC S 248 593 1304 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For Chase Home Finance. LLC succes­ sor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation 3O4C0 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #066217F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steve Main and Abigail Main, husband and wife, to Amera Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, mortgagee, dated November 1. 2002 and recorded November 7. 2002 in Instrument Number 1091211. Barry County Records. Sate mortgage is now held by Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation by assign­ ment dated November 14. 2002 and recorded on May 9. 2003 in Instrument Number 1103945 . Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sevtnty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Nine and 58/100 Dollars ($71.869.58) including interest at the rate of 9.25% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises. or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 100 p.m. on September 29, 2005 The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 3 of Block 5 of R.J. Grants Second Addition to the City of Hastings, and the West 8.25 Feet of Lot 2 of Block of KJ. Grant's Second Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats. Page 16 The redemption ponod shall ba 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the prop­ erty ts determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale TO ALL PURCHASERS The foreclosing mort­ gagee can resand the sale m the event a 3rd party buys the property and there >s a simultaneous reso­ lution with the borrower In that event, your dam­ ages. if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate Dated: September 1. 2005 ORLANS ASSOC IVES PC Attorneys fur Option One Mortgage L 'porabon. a California Corporation , As Assignee PO Box 5041 Troy Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 221 2476 ASAP719278 9/01. 9/08. 9/15, 9/22 NOTICE TO CREDITORS: TO ALL CREDITORS The Settlor. Laura Pastoor (date of birth 2/24/1936). who lived at 3630 Elmwood Beach. Middleville. Michigan, died 8/7/2005 There is no personal representative ol the decedent's estate io whom Letters of Authority have been issued Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the Laura Pastoor Revocable Trust dated May 11. 1999. will be forever barred unless presented to Hess, Hess & Kmetz. PC., c/o Ivan E. Shaw. Attorneys for Trustee, within four months after the date of publication Notice is further given that the Trust will there­ after be assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it Date 9-15-05 Ivan E Shaw P60731 HESS. HESS & KMETZ 4145 Kalamazoo SE Grand Rapids. Ml 49506 Telephone No 616-281-2400 HESS HESS & KMETZ. PC. By Gerald C Pastoor Hess. Hess 4 Kmetz 4145 Kalamazoo SE Grand Raptes. Ml 49508 NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS The Settlor. Lawrence R Secord. (date of birth 8/18/1924) who lived at 9425 Adame Road. Mtedtevite. Michigan, died on July 26. 2004 Theta is no personal representative of the settlor's etttte to whom Letters ol Administration have been Creditors of the decedent are noMed toet M claims against the Lawrence R. Secord Trust dM March 13, 1996. as amended, be forever banned unless presented to Lawrence K. Seoced, Successor Trustee, at 5945 HHttop Drive, Mtedtevdte, Ml 49333, wittvn tour months Mter toe date of publication. Notice is further given that the Trust «■ toeaeafter be assigned and distributed to the persona entitled to it. Date 9/19/05 Jeffrey L Youngsma P40393 PO Box 526 Caledonia. Ml 49316 (616) 245-2803 Lawrence K. Secord ». 5945 Hilttop Dnve Mrtdteviie. Ml 49333 (269) 795-9936 •"••• RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUT­ LAND. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a summary of a proposed Ordinance which was received lor first reading by the Township Board of ths Charter Township of Rutend at a regular meeting held on September 14. 2005. An ordinance to regulate the cemeteries owned by Rutland Charter Township. Barry County, Michigan, to provide guidance to all future parties of interest and to recognize that al memoriato and bunal spaces in place at the adoption of this Ordinance shaH be considered in oomptenoe, to provide penalties and to repeal all Ordinances in conflict therewith. For the purpose of this Ordinance, a resident shall be defined as a person who resides in a household within the confines of Rutland Charter Township. Therefore. Rutland Charter Township. Barry County. Michigan ordains: Rutland Charter Township Cemetery Ordinance " Section 2 - Definitions A A cemetery lot - burial spaces sufficient to accommodate 1 vault or 2 {remains. B. A burial space - land area 4 feet wide and 10 feet in length. A. Tlie Township Clerk shall sell bunal spaces directly to residents and non-residents. B. Ail such sates shall be made on a form approved by the Township Board. C. Bunal nghts may be transferred only with approval of Township Clerk. D. Ai! unused lots must be returned to the Township for a full refund of the purchase price. E. Purchase of six (6) burial spaces per hour ahold shall be allowed A. Ine purchase price for burial "spaces sfall be established by resolution of the Township Board. Sacltoni- GfArtQpaningXbiraM A. The opening and closing of any burial spline shall be by contract with the cemetery sexton. B No burial space shaH be opened and dosed breept under the direction and control of the cemetery sexton. Mrttan 8 - Mwfrara wvf Mr>>xmwnte A. All markers and monuments shall be made of storte or other equally durable competition. B. Only one (1) marker or monument shall be permuted per burial space. C. The footing shall be eighteen inches (181 deep and<<xjr inches (4") larger on a* tides with a maximum width of twenty-four inches (24"). D. AH markers and monuments must be set in a neat and orocriy fashion in Ine wSh the row. A. 'Only one (1) person may be buried in a burial space with the excepGxi of a mothor/Wher and infant or two (2) children buried at the same time. B. Two (2) cremains may be buried in the same burial space. C. Forty-eight (48) hours notice shall be given in advance of any funeral. D. Ownership or Identification of th» persons to ba buried therein shafl be preeented to file cemetery sexton. A. All burials shall be within a standard concrete or steel vault. SadtanB Ground Mainfananri A. No grading or leveling upon a burial space shafl be allowed. B. No shrubs, trees, vines, fences or curbs shaH be allowed. C. The Township reserves the right to remove or trim any tree or shrub. D. Anything which hinders the free use of a lawn mower or other gardening apparatus la pro- hfotted E. All ums must be set in line with the headstone. F. A contained border of no more than thirty-six inches (361 that projects forward onto toe lol shaH be allowed as along as it conforms to the dimensions of toe burial apace. G. AH refuse shah be removed or deposited In waste containers. H. The Mxton shaH have the right and authority to remove displays which become unteghBy. I. It may be necessary to remove part or the entire border to dig a grave or maintain too grounds surrounding the headstone J. All encroachments onto adjacent lots are the responsibility of toe individual lot owners. K. The Township assumes no liability for any and ail decorations. memoraMia. trees, ahrute, etc. Section IQ- RogoTOs A. The Township Clerk shall maintain all records concerning all burials. A. The cemetery shall be open to the general pubic daily from dawn to dusk. Section 12-Panaftiea A. Any person, firm, or corporation who violates any provisions of the within Ordinance shaH be guilty of a civil infraction. A. The provisions of the within Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable end should any provision be declared invalid, such decision shall only affect the particular provision. Section14 - Correction of Errors A. The Township reserves the'right to correct any errors by substituting a site in another fccet-on or by refunding the purchase price of sate bunal rights. Soctionl5- EffectiveDate A This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the full text of the proposed Ordinance is available at the Township Hall dunng reguter business hours PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that sate Ordinance will be considered for adoption by toe Township Board at its regular meeting lo be held at the Charter Township Hail on October 12, 2005 commencing at 7:30 p.m. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act). MCLA 41.72a(2)(3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the heanng impaired and audio tapes of pnnted materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/heanng upon seven (7) days' notice to toe Rutland Charter Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township by writing or calling the Township. All interested parties are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and to participate in discussion upon sate Ordinance 09545364 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD Rutland Charter Township HaN 2461 Heteh Rood Hastings, Michigan 49068 Tatapbona: (2N) MM1M �Page 14 — Thursday. September 22. 2005 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following ts a summary of an Ordinance, being Ordinance No 121. which was adopted by the Township Board of Pratnevilie Township at its meeting held on September 14, 2005 SECTION I. REZQNING OF PROPERTY IN LAND SECTION 7. This section amends Section 5.1 of the Prairieville Townsnip Zoning Ordinance pertaining to unpiattec land -n Land Section 7 so as to rezone land generally described as Tax Parcel I D #08-012-007 006-05 from a *C-1* Commercial District zoning classification to the ‘R-4‘ Multiple Family. High Density Residential District zoning classification. The land so rezoned is more specifically described as follows: Commencing at the west 1/4 post of section 7. town 1 north, range 10 west, thence north 0 degrees 00 minutes 12 seconds west along the west line of section 7. 713 21 feet to the place of beginning uf this description, thence continuing north 0 degrees 00 minutes 12 seconds west along the section line 166.00 feet thence north 8£ degrees 56 minutes 15 seconds east 523.99 feet; thence south 0 degrees 00 minutes 12 seconds east parallel with the section line 166.00 feet, thence south 89 degrees 56 minutes 15 seconds west 523 99 feet to the place of beginning of this description SECTION IL SEVERABILITY The provisions of this Ordinance are severable SECTION Hl- EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES This Ordinance shaH take effect eight (8) days foilowing publication after adoption All ordinances or parts of ordinances In conflict with this Ordinance are repealed PLEASE TAKE FURTHER ‘JOTICE that the full text of this Ordinance has oeen posted in the office of tie Prairiev*j Township Clerk at the address set forth below and that copies of this Ordinance may be purchased or Inspected at the office of the PrafoeviNe Township Clerk during reg­ ular business hours ot .egular working days following the dale of this publication Normajaan Nichols, Cleric Prairieville Township 10115 S. Norris Road Delton, Ml 49046 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Roberta McNetl. an unmarried woman, original mort­ gagor! s), to Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis Mortgagee, dated December 17. 2004 and record­ ed on December 27. 2004 in instrument 1139146. in Barry county records Michigan on when mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Four And 32/100 Dollars ($57.884 32). including interest at 6.5% per annum Under the power of sate contained m said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 GO PM. on September 29. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Barry. Barry County. Michigan and are described as Beginning 1536.0 feet East of the South 1/4 post o» Section 20. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, thence North 00 degrees 57 minutes West 433 0 feet, thence East 262 feet, thence South 00 degrees 54 minutes 09 seconds West 432 99 feet; thence West 248 feet along the South hne of said Section to the place of beginning Subject to highway nght of way for Cloverdate Road The redemption period shall be 6 months from th® date ol such sate, unless determined aban­ doned tn accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: September 1. 2005 For more information, ptease caN: FC W 248 593 1312 Trott & Trott. P.C Attorneys For Union Federal Bank of Inrtanapotis 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 43025-5822 File #064651FOI (269) 623-2664 HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL TO: nie RESIOSHTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTTERTOWHSHIP OF HAST­ • INGS, BARRY COUNTY, MfCHtGAN, ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: «M>I PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following ts a summary ol a proposed Ordinance, which was received by the Hastings Charter Township Board at a regular meeting held on September 13.2005: An Ordinance to permit the collection of charges for the provision cl emergency services, so as to alow the recovery of the actual costs and expenses incurred by the Township of the BIRCH Fire District. Therefore. Hastings Charter Township. Barry County. Michigan, ordains: PART A: Section I ■ Scope and Purpose This section authorizes the imposition of charges permitting recovery of the actual costs incurred by the Township. BIRCH Fire District, or other providers of emergency services in the Township, when providing pubic safety related services to residents and non-residents of the BIRCH Fire District or the Township, so as to protect the Township and the BIRCH Fire Dis’nct from incurring extraordinary costs resulting from provisions of emergency response services. SflGtton ll - Definitions In this '^action definitions are set forth in the Ordinance, which is available for review at the the Township Offices by appointment with the Clerk This section says that the Township and/or BIRCH Fire District may recover all costs incurred in connection with a public safety or fire emergency incident. Such costs may be the joint and sepa­ rate responsibility of the responsible party. Section IV • BIMng and Goflection af Assessable Coats and Expenses This section says: (a) The City Chrfc shaH mail an invoice to the responsible party that shall be due and payable within 30 days of mailing If a responsible party appeals the assessable costs, pursuant to Section 5. such costs shall be due and payable 30 days 'rom the date of the determination of the appeal. (to) The Township and/or BIRCH Fire District shall have a lien for unpaid costs and expenses incurred. Cartton Township and/or BIRCH Fire District may enforce such lien in any manner provided by law. Assessable costs may be appealed subject to the procedure specified m this section The Township and/or BIRCH Fire District to pursue any other remedy, or institute any appropri­ ate action or proceeding as permitted by law to collect assessable fees The recovery of assessable fees pursuant hereto does not limit the responsible party's liability under local state or federal law. Parts B, C and D: Severability, Effective Date and Repeal It this Ordinance, or any portion thereof, is, for any reason, held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction. such portion shaH be deemed a separate provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance INs Ordinance shall take efled immediately upon its publication All Ordinances or parts of Ordcnar ces in conflict herewith are hereby repealed PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a true copy ol this Ordinance may be obtained or inspected at the Township Office by appointment with the Township Clerk. ’ PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Ordinance will be considered for adoption by the Township Board at its regular meeting to be held at the Charter Township Hall on October 11. 2005. commencing at 7-00 p m AH interested parties are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in discussion upon smd Ordinance Hastings Charter Township will provide reasonable and necessary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meet­ ing. to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/heanng upon seven (7) days notice to the Hastings Charter Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary axis or services should contact Hastings Charter Township by writing or calling the Township office Hastings Charter Township Board Bonnie L. Cruttenden, Cleric 885 River Road Hastings, Ml 49058 Telephone: 269.948.9690 Or 269.945.3291 This notice ts posted m compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Ad) MCLA 41 72a(2j(3) and the Americans With Disabilities Ad (ADA) o»mmm Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS HRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OB'. AIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee, in that event, your damage If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of ths bid amount ten­ dered at sale olus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conirtons of a mortgage made by Kay L. Morgan an Unmarried Woman, original mort­ gagor^). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for lender, Mortgagee, dated October 25. 2002. and recorded on November 4. 2002 m Instrument 1090793. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand Four Hundred Fifteen And 54/100 Dollars ($92,415.54). including interest at 7.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made snd pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mongaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on September 29. 2005 Said premises are situated n Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and aro described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT WHICH IS 325 94 FEET NORTH AND 2141.49 FEET WEST OF THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SECTION 16. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 59 DEGREES 29 MINUTES WEST 119 FFGl; THENCE NORTH 16 DEGREES 56 MINUTES WEST 10239 FEET; THENCE NORTH 59 DEGREES 29 MINUTES EAST 104 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 25 DEGREES 22 MINUTES EAST 100 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALSO. BEGINNING AT A POINT WHICH 15 355 13 FEET NORTH AND 2288 10 FEET WEST OF THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SECTION 16. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 16 DEGREES 56 MINUTES EAST 31 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 16 DEGREES 56 MINUTES EAST 70.16 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 59 DEGREES 29 MINUTES WEST 70 FEET TO SHORE OF LIME LAKE; THENCE NORTHWEST­ ERLY ALONG SAID SHORE 28 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 105 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: September 1. 2005 For more information, please call: FC X 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. P.C Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc as nominee for tender 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #064490F01 "w* WILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTWG TO COLLECT A DEBT AND AUY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by Michael Saxtor. a single man. of 426 South Dibble Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. and Bond Mortgage & Investment Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern. SE. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507. dated March 13. 2000. and recorded on March 20. 2000. in Instrument Number 10422*5. of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon which there ts now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of Thirty Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty Seven Dollars and Sixty Two Cents ($37,957.62) and no suit or pro­ ceedings at law having been instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on October 6. 2005, at 1.00 p.m. the undersigned will sen at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse. W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at pubic venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid said Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sale, ‘nckxkng attor ney's fees allowed by law. the premises in said mortgage located in the City of Hastings. Barry County and which are desenbed as follows The South 1/2 of Lots 3 and 4. Block 3 of HJ. Kenfields Addition according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1. ot Plat. Page 9. Item 308-55-235-007-00 which has an address of 426 South Dibble Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with MCL 600.3241 in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sate. Bond Mortgage & Investment Corporation 2007 Eastern. SE Grand Rapids. Ml 49507 Dated August 24. 2005 Drafted by: William M Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa Avenue. NW Suite 205-C Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616) 458-1315 TH'S FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMI T­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has bean made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Aaron Woodard and Lorane Woodard, to Option One Mortgage Corporation. A California Corporation, mortgagee, dated Decembe’ 16,2004 and recorded December 17, 2004 to Instrument Number 1138855. Barry County r<ncords. Said mortgage is now held by Weis Fmtp Bank. NA. as Trustee for MASTR Asset Bscxed Secunties Trust 2005-OPT1 by assignment uiwnrtted to and recorded by the Barry County Reg.: ter of Deads. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety-Seven Thousand E<ht rimdred Thirty and 91/1C3 Dollars ($97,830.9 >) mdudfog interest at the rate of 9 60% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m the mortgage cod the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage w# be foreclosed by a sete of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings m Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 pun. on October 20. 2005. The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as Beginning at a point on the East line of Section 31. Town 4 North. Range 8 West Cartton Township. Barry County. Michigan, said point lying South 00 degrees 51 minutes 46 seconds East 165.00 feet from the Northeast comer ot said extension of the Northerly line of the drainage ease­ ment recorded m Liber 350 cH Deeds on Page 181 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan; thence South 89 degrees 25 minutes 50 seconds West along said extension thence North 89 degrees 06 minutes 03 seconds East parallel with the North hne of said Section 31 a distance of 486.10 feet to the Ptace of Beginning. EXCEPT beginning at a pomt on the East line of Section 31. Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Carlton Township. Barry County. Michigan, distant South 00 degrees 51 minutes 46 seconds East. 165.00 feet from the Northeast comer said Section 31; thence South 00 degrees 51 minutes 46 seconds East. 318 44 feet along said Section; theno. South 89 degrees 16 minutes 03 seconds West. 491 53 feet; thence North 00 degrees 07 minutes 08 seconds East. 317.06 feet thence North 89 degrees OR min­ utes 03 seconds East. 486 10 feet to the Point of Beginning ALSO EXCEPT beginning at a point ton the East line of Section 31. Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Cartton Township. Barry County. Michigan, distant South 00 degrees 51 minutes 46 seconds East. 483 44 feet from the Northeast comer of said North 89 degrees 16 minutes 04 seconds East. 491 53 feet to the Pomt Beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property ts determined abandoned m accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sate TO ALL PURCHASERS: The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sale In the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, it any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale. Dated: September 22. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Weils Fargo Bank. NA. as Trustee for MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2005-OPT1 . As Assignee PO Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 221 2518 ASAP723305 9/22, 9^9. 10/6, 10/13 °**** Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY NFORMADON WE OiTAJR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be MORTGAGE SALE - Detaufl has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Bradtoy L Dutmer. a married person and Carrie M Dutmer. a married person, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee tor lender. Mortgagee, dated September 12. 2001. and recorded on September 18, 2001 in instrument 10665%. and modified by agreement dated February 1,2003, and recorded on July 10.2003 in instrument 1108227. In Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Ntnaty-Two And 10/100 Dollars ($143,902.10), including inter­ est at 7.375% pec annum Under the power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wM be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1D0 PM. on October 13. 2005. Said premoes aro situated in Charter Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33. Town 3 North. Rango 9 War, described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of sted Section 33. thence East 17 rods tor the piece of beginning, thence East 12 2/10 rode, thence South 69 2/10 rods, thence West 30 2/10 rods, thence North 37 1/10 rods, thence East 17 rods, thence North 32 rods to the place of beginning The redemption period she# bo 12 months from ths date of such sate. Dated: September 15.2005 For more information, please cat: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee tor tender 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingnam Farms. Mchlgen 48025-5822 Ate #086138F01 ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WU BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TWe sate way be reecincted by the forecioaing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, H any, shaft be fcnttad eotaiy to the return of the bid amount tandorad at aala, piua MarooL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been nwte in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ryan R. Saibbteflaid and Brandl L husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc. Mortgagee. dateC December 15, 1999. and recorded on December 17. 1999 In instrument 1039236. and assigned by mesne assignments to First Nationwide Mortgage Corporation as assignee by an assignment. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is daimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of Ninety Thousand Seventy-Five And 25/100 Dolars ($90,075.25), including interest at 0% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in aaid mort­ gage end the statute in such case made and provtoM, no£co is hereby given that said mortgage wB bo forudoeed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at pubito vendue, at the Barry County CouiZhouss in I Matings at 1 DO PM. on October 20, 200S Said premtooa ar» situated In Wy of Hastings, Barry County, Mkhigan, and are owcribad as: Lot(e) 1010 of the City, torme.% Wtege of Hastings. Bany County. Michigan, accords^ to 0« recorded plat thereof The redemption period shaH be 6 meehe from toe date of such sale, unteas dotormkiod etendoned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a. k. which case the redemption period shall bi 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: September 22.2005 For more information, ptease cal: FC W 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. in Attorneys For CMMortgage. Inc. as eucress interest to First Nationwide Mortgage Corporatioi 30400 Telegraph Ad Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #O14571FO4 FORECLOSURE NOTICE Thia firm ie a debt ooL listed below MORTGAGE SALE - Defauff has been made In the conditions of a certain mortgage Corporation Mortgagee, dated Juno 24. 2003 and recorded July 9. 2^03 in Document ft 1106147, Barry County Records. Michigan Said mortgage was subcequantty assigned to: Wachovia dank NA. as Trustee for toe rogisterod holders of GSAMP Trust 2004-S01. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Sartos 2004-SD1, on which mortgage there is cteimod to be duo at the date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Nine Thousand Seven days from the date of such sate. Dated AUGUST 24, 2005 Wachovia Bank, NA as Trustee for the registered hoidero of GSAMP Trust 2004-SD1, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004SD1. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. PC. 811 South Blvd Suite 100 Rochester Hills. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Fite No: 05-37844 ASAP718909 8/30. 9/6. 9/13, 9/20 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 22. 2005 - Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Ot Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, rf any. shall be limited sotefy to the return ol the bid amount tendered at sate, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condMona of a mortgage made by Jason K French and Chartene D. French, husband and w,fe, original mortgagor(s), to Chase Manhattan Mortg«*ge Corp.. Mortgagee, dated September 17.2004. and record­ ed on September 29. 2004 in mstrument 1134321. in Barty county records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is cl aimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ten Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Eight And 38/100 Dollars (S110.228.38). including interest at 8.625% per annum. Under the power ot sate contaa^d m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wd be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part ot them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastir-gs at 1:00 PM. o». September 29. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lot 23. of Daisy HB, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats. Page 28. The redemption period shaH be 6 months from the date of such safe, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated September 1.2005 For more information, please call: FC S 248 593.1304 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Chase Home Finance. LLC. coccessor in interest by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortoar e Com. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 tlmgham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4065054F01 Notice Of Mortgage Forecfoaure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DECTT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A L*JT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Intorust MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Shawn M Carter, a single man. ongmal mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for tender. Mortgagee, dated February 26, 2004, and recorded on March 2. 2004 in instrumen. 1123024, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the turn of Ninety-One Thousand 0ght Hundrea Sixty And 17/100 Dollars ($91.860.17). including interest at 8 45% per annum Under the power of safe contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on October 13.2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, apd are described as: Commencing 760 feel South from the Northwest comer of Section 20. Town 2 North. Range 7 West; thence South on the section line 700 feet; thence East 387 feet; thence North parallel to the Section lire 700 feet, thence West 397 feet to the Point of Beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the dale of such sate. Dated: September 15, 2005 For more htkxmation, ptease call: FC H 248 593.1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. .Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as noninee for fender 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite W65629F01 ommom Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate R«S ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLE CT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, ehall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, pius InteresL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Neal F. EHiott and Michelle Elliott, his wife, original mortgagors), to National City Mortgage Senrices Co . Mortgagee, dated November 26. 2001. and recorded on December 4. 2001 in instrument 1070728, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Four And 72/100 Dollars ($92,454 72). including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice te hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by i sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of thorn, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hastings at 1X30 PM, on October 13. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as Units 3 and 4. Guernsey Highlands, a condominium according to the Master Deed recorded in Litxr 636. on Page 592; and First Amendment recorded in Uber 668. on Page 222; and Second Amendment recorded in Document No. 1002532. Together with nghts in general common elements and in limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and desenbed in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated September 15. 2005 For more information, please call: FC F 248 593 1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For National City Mortgage Services Co. 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite H066126F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Steven M. McCall, an unmarried man. ongmal mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee lor tender. Mortgagee, dated September 30. 2003, and recorded on February 4. 2004 m Uber 2627 on Page 525, in Allegan county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Four Hundred And 89/100 Dollars ($226,400.89), including interest at 5% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the East front entrance to the Allegan County Building in Allegan at 9:00 AM. on Octob- 20. 2005. Said premises are situated in Charier Township of Gunplain. Allegan County Michigan, and are described as: The following parcel is also located in Prairieville Township. Barry Count)*. Michigan; Lot 64, Shangri La Number Two Subdivision in Sections 24 and 25. Town 1 North. Range 11 West, as recorded in Uber 10 of Plats in Pages 72.73 and 74; and Section 19 and 30. Town 1 North. Range 10 West Prairieville Township. Barry County. Michigan, as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats on Page 71. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: September 15.2005 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593 1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for tender 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Ate S051659F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT °URPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee, in that event, your damages, If any, shall ba limit­ ed sotefy to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in ,thp conditions of a mortgage made by Ronald L Blossom and Angela M. Blossom, husband and w.fe. original mortgagor(s). to Ameriquest Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated August 10. 2004. and recorded on August 26. 2004 in instrument 1133046. in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Ameriquest Mo-gage Securities. Inc. Asset Backed Pass­ Through Certificates. Quest Trust Senes 2005-X1 Undec the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as ol March 1. 2005, without recourse as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Seven Thousand Three Hundred And 66/’00 Dollars ($97,300.66). including interest at 9.25% per annum. Under the power of sate contained tn said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1.00 PM. on October 6. 2005. Said premises are situated in Village ol Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 106. Village of Nashvrtte, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 10. The Village of Nashville. County of Barry, and State of Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: September 8. 2005 For more information, please call: FC H 248 593 1300 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities, Inc., Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates. Quest Trust Series 2005X1 Under the Pooling and Serving Agreement dated as of March 1. 2005, without recourse 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite M65732F01 SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD SEPTEMBER 14, 2009 Four Board Members and 29 guests present Approved motion to excuse Jeff Warren from Approved agenda. Minutes of previous meeting and Treasurer's report approved as printed Appointed full membership as volunteer fire­ fighter to Jesse Riegte Audit report presented. Heard comments from citizens regarding The Right to Farm Act. Assessor's Plat at Fine Lake, running dirt bikes on road at Bnstol Lake Reports of committees received Approved motion to place notices in Banner & Reminder regarding Building Committee Advisory ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 6, 2005 Ptedge of Allegiance Meeting called to order by Supervisor Rook All board members present (Rook. Goy. Ritchie. Penno. Ribbte) Also present: Fire Chief Boulter. County Commissioners Clare Tnpp and Wayne Adams, and 7 guests. Treasurer's report: Total August receipts ............ $1.303.97 Total August disbursements............... $14.530.11 Total aH accounts ............................ $958,750 40 Motion by Ribbte. support by Ritchie to approve August 9. 2005 minutes Ail ayes Motion earned Correspondence Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals heanng September 13. 2005 for Township Residents. Dan and Norma Elkins. Mary Lou Mawby and Jett and Melinda King. Barry County Planning Commission meeting set for September 12. 2005. Gun Lake Farms. United Way invitation to Day of Caring was sent to board requesting participation tor community service Invitation accepted by Tom Rook and Jennifer Goy. Project location at comer of Wudwood and Marsh Rd on September 15. 2005 Martin Township Master Plan requesting review and comment of plans within 65 days from August 22. Trustee Linda Ribbte sent tettei to Barry Comity Road Commission on September 2. 2005 slating the condition of recently seated roads was unac­ ceptable Photographs were taken to show where area of the sealing was pulled out immediately after workmen applied it Location of road runs approxi­ mately 2.5 mites of Marsh Rd. starting at south Boulter Rd. in Orangeville and heading north towards Gun Lake Fire Department Fire report read. Cunent staffing 19 firefighters. 1 on medical leave Motion by Rook, support by Perino to hire John Ressequte as probationary fire­ fighter. Ron call vote. All ayes Motion earned County Commissioners Clare Tripp and Wayne Adams reported that Saturday, October 1st will be collection day for hazardous waste at the Barry County Expo Center Technology equipment will be taken at this time. Advertisements will be in the Reminder. Building Committee Report - Facility Update Chuck Norns and Mark Paradowski gave update on progress of new township hall Construction is approximately 1 week behind schedule but project should be completed around the middle of November. Prairieville Master Plan: Board as of yet has not received Master Plan. Letter to be sent by Supervisor Rook staling area should stay rural in nature and farmland be preserved Furniture Committee Appointment: Motion by Rook, support by Perino to establish a standing committee for reviewing the needs of the new facil­ ity. Roil call vote All ayes. Motion carried. Committee will consist of 4-5 members Bob Penno and Jennifer Goy* will represent the township. Chuck Noms was asked to be pan of the committee and John Jeffries from Wakely Associates has offered his services at no charge. Township Hal' Resolution Motion by Penno. sup­ port by Ritchie to escind previous resolution adopt­ ed June 7. 1983 restricting usage to ’Service' organizations and clubs only. Roll call vote. All ayes. Motion carried. Discussion followed concern­ ing future usage of the new facility. Fre Department Policy review. Penno *l make a motion that the Orangeville Township Volunteer Fire Department Standard Operating Guidelines Policy 015 (DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING), policy 029 (SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND OTHER UNWANT­ ED CONDUCT), and policy 034 (LEAVE OF ABSENCE) be approved as written with the excep­ tion of policy 034 ;u include medical leave. Support by Ribbte. Roll call vote. All ayes. Motion carried. Bills reviewed by Ritchie. Motion to pay bitts by Ribbte. support by Perino. AH ayes. Motion carried. Motion to adjourn by Ritchie, support by Perino. All ayes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Jennifer Goy Township Cleric Unapproved minutes THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chnstina Sanchez a/k/a. Christina Sanchez-Clark, an unmarried woman, to Home Improvement Acceptance Corporation, an Ohio Corporation, mortgagee, dated September 6. 2003 and recorded September 18. 2003 in Instrument Number 1113553. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank. NA. as Trustee for ABFC Asset-Backed Certificates. Series 2004OPT1 by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand One Hundred SixtyFtve and 49/100 Dollars ($150.165 49) including interest at the rate of 7.45% per annum. Under the power of sale contained tn the mortgage and the statutes of the Stale of Michigan notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or seme part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 pjn. on September 29, 2005. The premises are located in the Township of Johnston. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Part of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, desenbed as. commencing at the East 1/4 comer of said Section, thence North 660 feet along the East line to the point of beginning, thence West 695 feet al nght angles to said East line, thence North 626.77 feet parallel to said East line, thence East 695 feet at nght angles, thence South 626 77 feet along said East line to the point of beginning The redemption penod shall be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §6OO.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS The foreclosing mortgagee can resand the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a si; lultaneous resolution with the bor­ rower In that event, your damages, if any. are limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale Dated September 1. 2005 ORLANS ASSO­ CIATES PC Attorneys for Wells Fargo Bank. N.A.. as Trustee for ABFC Asset-Backed Certificates, Senes 2004-OPT1 . As Assignee PO Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No 221 2479 ASAP719279 9/01. 9/08 9/15. 9/22 Notice Of Mortoaoe Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may ba rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shaH be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Defaut: has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Paul Steven Bruxvoort and Mara Ann Bruxvoort aka Mara Bruxvoort. nusband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc. Mortgagee, dated March 24. 2003. and recorded on April 21. 2003 in instrument 1102466. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Two And 19/100 Dollars ($137.962 19). including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice ts hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on October 20. 2005. Said premises aro situated in Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as Beginning at a point on the East line of said Northwest 1/4 which is South 00 degrees 11 minutes 10 seconds East 1597.88 feet from the North 1/4 comer of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 11 minutes 10 seconds East 210.0 feet along said East line; thence South 89 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds West 237.26 feet parallel with the North line of said Northwest 1/4; thence North 75 degrees 46 minutes 20 seconds West 250.50 feet to the centerline of Whitneyvtlte Road; thence North 14 degrees 13 minutes 40 seconds East 152 75 feet along said centerline; thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds East 441.85 feet to the Place of Beginning. Subject to Highway right-ofway over the Westerly 33 feet thereof The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated September 22. 2005 For more information, please call: FC D 248 593 1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Wells Fargo Bank. NA fka Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4066405F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgaged In that event, your damages. If any, shall he limit­ ed eoteiy to the return of the bid amour it ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donna Ohlrich. A Married Woman and Korey Kidder. A Single Individual, and Roger W. Ohlrich Jr.. Her Husband, original mortgagor(s). to The Provident Bank d/b/a Provident Consumer. Mortgagee, dated October 30. 2002. and recorded on September 22, 2003 in instrument 1113862, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Countrywide Homo Loans. Inc. as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Two Thousand Five Hundred Ninety-Five And 85/100 Dollars ($72,595.85). including interest at 7.87% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Berry Cou.-ty Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on October 13. 2005 Said premises are situated m Village of Freeport. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 of Block 1 of Samuel Roush's Addition to the Village of Freeport. According to the Recorded Plat Thereof. Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: September 15. 2005 For more information, please call: FC X 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. f/k/a Countrywide Funding Corporation 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite H066691F01 □0MSIM FQfiEGLQSUBEJtQDGE TMS NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. AND ANV INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the terms and condi­ tions of a Mortgage made by DOUGLAS J EZ1NGA and DARCI EZINGA. husband and wtie. of 6025 Cherry Valley Road. Mtodtevtoe, Mcfxgan 49333. to CHOCEONE BANK, a Michigan banking corpora­ tion, of 109 Ea® Derision. Sparta. Michigan 49345. Mortgagee The Mortgage is dated August 23. 2TJ1. and Is recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County ot Berry and State of Michigan on October 25. 2001. as Instrument num­ ber 1068736. The sum claimed to be due and owing on toe Mortgage as of the date of the Notice to Twenty Thousand Seven Hundred Eighteen Dotes and 51/100 ($20,718.54) including principal and interest Under the power of sate contained in said Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, the 27th day ot October, 2005, at 1 DO p.m. in the afternoon, local time, said Mortgage wfl be foreclosed at a sate at public auction to the high­ est bidder at the East door of the Courthouse al 220 W. State Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 (that being the place of holding Circuit Court in said County), of the premises and land described in the Mortgage, or so much thereof as may bo necessary to pay the amount due on the Mortgage, together with interest, legal costs, and charges and expens­ es. including the attorney tee. and also any turns which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its interest. Said premises are situated in the Thomappto Township, Barry County. Michigan. and are oesenoeo as toaows. PARCEL A: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 8. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST, NORTH 130 FEET. THENCE WEST 335 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 130 FEET, THENCE EAST 335 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING PARCEL B: PART OF THE SOUTHEAST IM. OF THE SOUTHEAST. IM, SECTION 8. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING 130 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THEREOF. THENCE WEST 335 FEET. THENCE NORTH 130 FEET. THENCE EAST 335 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 130 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING PPN 06014-006-013-00 Commonly known as 6025 Cherry VMtoy Road, Middtevte, Ml 49333 The redemption period shaH be six (8) months from the date of such sate unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948 CL 800.3241, In which case the redemption period-ehaH be 30 days from the dale of such sate. Dated: September 14, 2005 ChoceOne Bank. Mortgagee Ingrid A. Jensen. Attorney tor ChoicoOne Bank Law. Weathers & Richardson. P.C. 333 Bridge Street NW. Suite 800 Grand Rapids. Michigan 49504 Notice Of Mortgage Foocfoeuro Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT ™e NUMBEp w AC'nvE ATTN PURCHASERS. This Mte may be rescinded by the forectosing mortgagee. In that evert, your damages, N any, ehaff be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at stes, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael A. Harper, a married man and Ladorma I. Harper, a >narried woman, husband and wile, original mortga^or(8), to Washington Mortgage Company, a Michgan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated August 31, 1998, and recorded on September 8, 1998 In inctrume.n1 1017602, In Barry county records, Mich<ian. assigned by mesne assignments to HSBC Cw* USA, as Trustee in trust tor Citigroup Mortgage uian Trust Inc., Asset Becked Paea Through CertNk^tes Sartos 2003-HE-4 as assigns by an assignment, on which mortgage there to claimed to be due at She date i»ro?f the sum of Forty-Etaht Thousand Fh.*e Hundred Nine And 53/100 DoHars ($48,509.53). extoding Interest at 9.45% per annum Under the power of sate contained n . eaid nori­ gage and the statute in such case made pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage w<l ba foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged pronto as, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM. on October 20. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Bany, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1A4 of Section 6, Town 1 North. Range 9 West Described as com­ mencing al a point 8 RODS South of the Southeast Comer of Lot 23 of the VMtega of Dolton. accordtog to the recorded Plat thereof, thence South along the West side of Highway 8 ROOS, thence West 8 ROOS, thence North 8 ROOS, thence East 8 ROOS to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 monLis from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the dale of such sale Dated: September 22.2005 For more information, please caH: FC D 248 593 1309 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For HSBC Bank USA, as Trustee In trust tor Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust Inc., Asset Backed Pass Through Certificataa Series 2003-HE-4 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4O42726F02 Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER Approved payment of vouchers June Doster. Clerk Attested to by: Robert Mack. Supervisor • 945-9554 �Page 16 - Thursday. September 22. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Notice Of Mortgage Forecfoaure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MRJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thta sale may be rescinded by the forcelosing mortgagee. In that event your demeges, If any. shall be Unifi­ ed solely to the return of the Me amount ten­ dered at eala, plus Inter set MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert A. Wood Jr., a single man. original mortgagor(s). to Amenfirst Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated June 27. 2001. and recorded on July 9. 2001 in instrument 1062752. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Homeside Lending, Inc. as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is darmed to bo due at the dale hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred Saty-Rve And 19/100 Dollars ($154,965.19), including interest at 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promisos, or some pert of them, al pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1fl0 PM, on October 20. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The East 20 acres of the West 100 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 14. Town 1 North, Range 7 West Assyria Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall bo 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated: September 22. 2005 For more information, please cal: FC R 246 533 1305 Trott A Trott, PC. Attorneys For Washington Mutual Bank successor m interest by merger to Homeside Lending, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Brnghan. Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4028492F02 ww Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sole THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shaH be limit­ ed sotefy to the return of the Md amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in Ste conditions of a mortgage made by Marttv C. Undbiad. original mortgagors), to Advanta National Bank. Mortgagee, dated December 23, 1996. and recorded on December 30. 1996 in instrument 1023026. in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Chase Home Finance, LLC as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of Thirty-Six Thousand Four Hundred Atty-Four And 37/100 Dollars ($36,454.37). including interest at 10.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises. or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1.00 PM. on October 20. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Prakevilte, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land described as follows: Beginning on the Rango line 937.49 feet, with bear­ ings referenced to the Michigan Plane coordtoalt system-zone South, North 00 degrees. 49 minutes 14 seconds East from the Southwest comer of Section 19. Town 1 North, Range 10 West, and run­ ning thence on said range Ine, North 00 degrees 49 minutes 14 seconds East 393.42 feet to the 1/8 post on the West side of the Southwest fractional 1/4 of said Section 19. thence South 88'degrees 28 minute?. 33 seconds East on the 1/8 line 615.38 feet, tfience South 00 degrees 49 minutes 14 sec­ onds West. 392.15 foot: thence North 88 degrees 35 minutes 39 seconds West. 615.38 feet to begin­ ning. The redemption period shall bo 12 months from ttw date ot such sale. Dated: September 22.2005 For more information, please cal: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Chase Home Finance. LLC 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fife W65211F01 wmum THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donald E. Lava* Jr. and Sara E. Lavak. husband and wile, to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated October 28. 2004 and recorded November 18,2004 in Instrument Number 1137435, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now heid by WM Specialty Mortgage LLC. Without Recourse by assignment submitted to and record­ ed by the Bany County Register of Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Thirty and 17/100 Dollars ($189,430.17) including interest al the rate of 6.95% per annum. Under the power ot sale contained in the mort­ gage end the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that ths mortgage wiH be torectoaad by a sale of ths mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1 <to p.m. on September 29. 2005. The premises are Kto*ted in the Township ol Thomapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 220 Feet ol the West 264 Feet of the West 330 Feet of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, Thomapple Township. Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shaH bo 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, if any, aro limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale. Dated: September 1. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for WM Specialty Mortgage LLC, Without Recourse . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 2142317 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORNA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE M! LITA R Y D UTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Ge* Green, a married woman of Barry County, Michigan. Mortgagor to Long Beach Mortgage Company dated the 21st day of November. AD. 2001. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, tor the County Of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 6d) day ol December. A.D. 2001. in Instrument No. 1070394 of Barry Records, which said mortgage was thereafter on. to-wit the 2nd day of June, AD. 2004, assigned to Wachovia Bank, NA (formerly known as First Union National Bank), as Trustee tor Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trost 2001-4, thru mesne assignments and record­ ed on June 9, 2004 in the office of Register ot Deeds in Instrument No. 1129022 for said County ot Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $82,400.84 (Eighty Two thou­ sand, Four hundred deters and Eighty Four ) including interest there on at 11.15% (eleven point one five) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute ol the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice Is hereby given that on . the 6th day of October, A.D.. 2005, at 1:00 o'clock said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at pubic auction, to the high­ est bidder, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings, ML Barry County. Michigan, ot the prem­ ises described in said mortgage. Which said prem­ ises are described as totows: AM that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the of Delton, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as totows to wit: Lots 129,130131 and 223 of Lakewood Estates, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded In Uber 4 of Plats on Page 19. Commonly known as: 7460 Elmwood Tax ID: 06-07-180-108-00 (Lots 129 and 103) The redemption period shaH bo from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accor­ dance with I948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale. Dated: September 1.2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO, LPA By: Daniel E. Best (P-58501) Attorney for Asaignoe of Mortgagee Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co, LPA 755 W. Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy, M.chigan 48084 WWR804438224 ( Know Your U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office Building. Washington, D C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224^221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building, Room 134. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional rep­ resentative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granhoim, Democrat. P.O. Box 30013. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkhotz, Republican. 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing. Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican. 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909. ptrone (517) 373-0842. AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTFY (24S) 3SZ-4100 F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default havino been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Steven M. Hawthorne, a single man of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to Flagstar Bank. FSB dated the 28th day ol January. AD. 2000. and recorded tn the office ot the Register of Deeds, for the County ot Barry and State of Michigan, on the 2nd day of February, A.D. 2000. in Instrument No. 1040792 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $403,337.33 (Four hundred Three thou­ sand. Three hundred Thirty Seven dollars and Thirty Three cents) including interest there on at 9.87% (nine point eight seven) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debi secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on. the 27th day of October, AD.. 2005. at 1:00 o'clock said mortgage wit be fore­ closed by a sate at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, Barry County, Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage Which said premises are desenbed as totows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate :n the Township of Hastings, m the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit* Lot 11. INDIAN HILLS, as recorded in Uber 4 of Plats. Page 53. Barry County Records, also com­ mencing at the Southwest comer of said Lot 11 for place of beginning: thence South 30 toet to the Hastings City limits; thence East 120 toet; thence North to comer common to Lots 10 and 11 of said Plat; thence West on Section line of Lot 11.120 toet to the place at beginning, all being a part of the Southeast 1/4 ot Sectton 6. Town 3 North. Range 8 West Commonly known as: 575 Indian Hills Drive Tax ID: 08-006-325-01100 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: September 22.2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO. LPA By: Daniel E. Best. (P-58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weltman, Weinberg & Re« Co.. LPA 755 W. Big Beaver Road. Suita 1820 Troy. Michigan 48084 WWR904106940 Pub: 9/22-10/20 . __ THIS RRI1« A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth Kenyon and Pautoe M. Kenyon. husband and wife, to CitiFinancia). Inc. mortgagee, dated August 19. 2003 and recorded August 25, 2003 in Instrument Number 1111749, and scrivener's affidavit to correct legal description submitted to and recorded by the Bany County Register of Deeds, Bany County Records. There Is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Four and 15/100 Dollars ($114,124.15) including interest at the rate of 6.61% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State' of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubto venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1W p.m. on October 13. 2005. The premises are located in the Township of Bany. Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, tor toe beginning, thence East 4 Rods, thence South 10 Rods, thence West 4 rods; thence North 10 Rods to the beginning. ALSO com­ mencing at the Northwest comer of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 5; thence South 10 Rods from the place of beginning; thence East 4 Rods; thence South 13 Rods 5 1/2 teat; foenoa West 4 Rods; thence North 13 Rods 5 1/2 toet to the beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property Is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600,32411. in which case the redemptton period shaH be 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resokitior. with the borrower. In that event your damages, it any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate Dated: September 15. 2005 GRLANS ASSOCIATES PC Alton tevs for CrtiFinanaal. Inc. As Mortgagee P.O. Box Troy. Ml 48007-5641 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 293.0149 Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) $62-6100 F YOU ARE IN ACTTVF. MtLITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Douglas C Gonsalves and Mary Lou Gonsalves, husband and wife as joint tenants Ci Barry County. Mtohigan. Mortgagor to Long Beejh Mortgage Company dated the 23rd day of October. AD. 2000. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, tor the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 31st day of October. A D 2000. In Instrument No. 1061393 of Barry Records, which said mortgage was thereafter on. to-wit the 20th day of June. AD. 2005. assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, f/k/a Bankers Trust Company of California. NA, as Trustee tor Asset Backed Securities Corporation Long Beach Home Equity Loan Trust 2000-LB 1, thru mesne assijnments and recorded on July 26.2005 in the office of Rijiater of Deeds In Instrument No. 1150055 tor said County of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $87,943.75 (Eighty Seven thousand. Nine hundred Forty Three dolars and Seventy Five ) including interest there on at 10.96% (ton pomt nine five) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on . the 6th day of October. AD.. 2005. a! 1M o'clock Mid mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the high­ est bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Barry County. Michigan, of the prem­ ises described in sakl mortgage. Which said prem­ ises are described as follows: AH that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the of Hastings, in ths County of Barry and Slate of Michigan and described as follows to wit: The East 48 feet of Lot 1306 of the City, Formerly Wage of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof Commonly known as: 319 W. South Street Tax ID: 06-55-001-471-000 The redemption period shal be from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accor­ dance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: September 1, 2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG 4 REIS CO.. L PA By. Darnel E. Best. (P-56501) Attorney tor Assignee of Mortgagee Weftman. Weinberg 4 Re« Co.. LPA 755 W. Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy. Michigan 48084 WWR404382426 NOTICE PURSUANT TQ WRONGFUL DEATH ACT That pursuant to MCLA 600.2922 eL aeq. regard­ ing wrongful death of Rachel Mann-Marzie: A. That the Personal Representative of the Estate of Rachel Mann-Marzie. Debased, to Lawrence J. Benton, who can be cootrcted through. her attorney, whose name is EDM'jliD O. BATTERSBY. 31100 Northwesteri Highway, Farmington Hiks. Ml 48334, (248) 737-V400; B That the attorney for the °ersonal Representative shall be advised within wn; (60) days after maihng ot thia Notice of any maertal which may constitute evidence of any cxVm for damages in thia action, and that a failure to Co ao may adversely affect any person making a claim for thek recovery of damages and could bar their right to any darn at a hearing to distribute the proceeds of any settlement in this action; C. That any individuals making the claim wB be notified of a hearing to determine the distribution of the proceeds after an adjudication or eetttement of foe dakn tor damages; D. That any individuals making a claim to recov­ er damages under foe Wrongful Death Act must present a claim for damages to the Personal Representative or the attorney tor the Personal Representative on or before the date set for the .rearing on a Motion tor Dot button of Proceeds pursuant to the Wrongful Death Act and, a failure to present a claim lor damages within the time provid­ ed shaH bar the person from making a claim to any of the proceeds; E. That a copy of the Complaint filed in this action is attached hereto, and that this action is captioned as Lawrence J. Benton. Personal Representative of the Estate of Rachel Mann-Marzie. Deceased Plaintiff, versus Anthony Marzte. Russel Wayne Nichols. J O. Ganoup Co. and Ford Motor Credit Company. Defendants, CM Action Number CA No. 05 462 Nl. the Honorable James H. Fisher preskfing. EDMUND O. BATTERSBY (P35660) SAMUEL I. BERNSTEIN (P-10745) Attorney tor Plaintiff 31100 Northwestern Hwy Farmington Hitts, Ml 48334-2519 Direct Dial (248) 665-082 Secretary (248) 737-2030 x 1006 DATED: September 12. 2005 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM 18 A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BIFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m foe conditions of a mortgage made by Steven Ralph Dewitt and Terri L Dewitt, husband and wtte asiomt tenants, original mortgagor!•), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee tor tender, Mortgagee, doted February 17, 2004. and recorded on February 27. 2004 m mstrument 1122836. in Barry county records. Mictagan. on ($134,706.95). inducing Interest at 5125% per Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings st 1:00 PM. on September 29. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 221.50 toet of foe East 886.00 toot of foe North 30 acres ot foe South onehaff of foe Southeast one-quarter of Section 1. Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan The redemption penod shal bo 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated: September 1. 2005 For more information, please cal: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott A Trott. P.C Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee tor lender 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5622 File 4065384F01 Notice Of Mortgage Forecfoaure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WMX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MSJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte eate may be reeclndsd by the forecioeing mortgagee. In that event, your demagae, N any. aha! be Bmfted eotaly to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered al eete. ptua Internet MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in foe conditions of a mortgage made by Kaly A Weaver, a single woman, original mortgagors), to Gehrke Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated September 7,2001. and recorded on September 27.2001 in instrument 1067245. in Barry county records. McMgan. and assigned by said Mortgagee^ A0e<r AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc. as assignee by an asaignmerit, on which mortgage there is ctekned to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Two Hundred Nine And 05/100 Dofars ($83,209.05). Including interest at 7 75% per annum. Under the power ot sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute In such case matte and prov.ded. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a eate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of foam, at public vendue, at foe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on October 2C. 2005. Sato orwn.’sei are situated in Vttlage of Nashville, Rarry County. Michigan, and are described ar Commencing at a point 136 test South of foe Nortr^ast con*, cf Maki Street and the North Section fine Section 36, or at an iron stake or point 6 toot Nort of foe Northwest come.of foundation of foe house on ^Sd Lot. fotnoe East 132 teeL thence South 50 tool a^noa Vfeat 132 toet. foenoe North 50 foot to foe pteos ol beginning; atoo the South 15 toet of Lot commencing a an Iron stake 10 teat North ot foe Northwest oomer t i etoae foundation of house and stake being about IM feel more or less. South of the center of Sect! in line rood, running from said stake West to Main Street, thence South 75 teat, thence East 132 teat, t fence North 75 tee*, foenoe West to foe place of loginrtnfl. The redemption period shal be 6 mor*ha hom the date of such sate, unteas determined aban­ doned in accordance wfth MCLA 600.3241a. In which case foe redemption period shal be 30 days from foe date of such sate Dated: September 22. 2005 For more information, ptease cal: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott 4 Trott. P.C. Attorneys For ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4065952F01 (Write Us A Letter here are the rules: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a tew conditions that must be met before they will be pub­ lished. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for com­ pelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. ■ All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit busi­ nesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. ■ Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. - In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 22. 2005 - Page 17 Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER 945-9554 Three men arrested for stealing items from autos $99 AMISH LOG BED w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 CITY OF HASTINGS — Three Battle Creek men were arrested Sept. 14 after they were observed fleeing a residence in the 500 block of East Marshall Street just after midnight. Hastings City Police Sgt. Dennis Lajcak apprehended the men as they were getting in their vehicle, which was parked in the 900 block of Dibble Street. Further investigation revealed several stolen stereo components that were taken from vehicles in the Hastings area and some power tools believed stolen. Shawn Rond, 18. Nathan Kline. 19, and Michael Wetherill, 18, were dressed in black and in possession of gloves and tools that they used to gain entry into the vehicles. They admitted to breaking into at least three vehicles in the neighborhood and cooperated during the investigation. The victims of the vehicle break ins have been identified, and the stolen property has been recovered. All three are facing charges of larceny from a motor vehicle and possession burglary tools. 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought never used). Still on roll. New $800 - sell $295. (517)204-0600 FUTON BUNK BED; twin size top bunk. Complete 4c excellent condition. Please call after 3:30pm. (269)838­ 3245 Two sub-woofer speakers reported stolen BARRY TOWNSHIP — A complaint of a breaking and entering was made at a residence on Lang Road last Sunday. It was reported that sometime between Sept. 16 and 18. unknown person(s) stole two sub-woofer speakers from the base­ ment of the residence. These speakers were new. still in the box, described as purple in color with the name ’PYLE" in the center. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Michigan State Police Hastings Post at (269) 948-8283. HOUSE OF FURNITURE: 4 rooms, JC Penney, living room, oak table set bedroom set recliner, mattress set, dining room, 2 months old. Paid $8,000. Sell $2,500. Will separate. (317)204-0600 PlayStation, accessories reported taken from home MAHOGANY TABLE, CHAIR SET: 6 piece set, still in box, seats 6-8 people. Ele­ gant! Cost $1,000, sell $150. (517)719-0451 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP — A breaking and entering of a residence was reported on Boniface Point last Sunday. It was revealed that sometime between 1:30 and 8:50 p.m. unknown suspect(s) broke into the residence and stole a PlayStation I with accessories, including a steering wheel, controller, wireless controller and memory cards, CD rack with approximately 100 CDs, approximately 40 to 50 PlayStation games, and one blue plastic tote. Anyone with information please contact the Michigan State Police Hastings Post at (269) 948-8283. NEW REMINGTON 870: 12 gauge, combo barrels, $350. (269)948-0491__________ SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set, $175. (517)719-8062 Charges pending in Woodland Twp. domestic assault SNAP ON TOOL BOX: large $100. (269)838-3200 WOODLAND TOWNSHIP — A domestic assault occurred last Monday when a 35-year-old Woodland Township man struck his 32-year-old girlfriend about her face with his closed fists. The victim also is from Woodland Township. The Michigan State Police did not release the name of the man involved. Charges are pending. 11 mi\<lh>'d $90 PILLOWTOP QUEEN mattress set (in plastic). Brand new, never used! King, $150. (517)719-8062 MISSION OAK TABLE: 6 chairs, JC Penney brand, 2 mos. old, family size, cost $1,800, sell $250/best (517)719-8062 • Jason Hall, 24, of Delton, was sentenced to 90 Jays in jail with credit for one day served, restitution of $840 and $2,095 in court costs and fines for one count of malicious destruction of a tree worth $200 to $1,000, owned by the State of Michigan. The balance of his jail sentence will be suspended upon paymenroftoort aMwsmtnts The rextirtrttofl wiHtiepaWjofm and several with his co-dcfendant. Raymond Carpenter. This felony charge is from January in Orangeville and carries a maximum penalty of five years in jail and/or $10,000 in fines or three times the value of the property destroyed. • Raymond Carpenter. 21, of Delton, was sentenced to 90 days in jail with credit for one day served, restitution of $840 and $2,095 in court costs and fines for one count of malicious destruction of a tree worth $200 to $1.000 owned by the State of Michigan. The balance of his jail sentence will be suspended upon pay­ ment of the court assessments. The restitution will be paid joint and several with his co-defendant. Jason Hall. 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There was no further action taken by the commission, which they contend is ir. violation of the City of Hastings Zoning Code requiring the Planning Commission to set a public hearing and make a report to the City Council within 75 days after submission of the application. The code also requires the City Council to either approve, deny or modify a rezoning request within 60 days from the date of receiving the Planning Commission's report. Residents maintain the inaction of the commission and coun- cil violated the plaintiffs’ procedural rights of due process. The plaintiffs also maintain they have never received the application fees back from the city. The city, through Fekkes, denied adopt­ ing an illegal ordinance and ignoring requests from property owners to rezone FARM, continued from page 11 Bureau's key issues and include Farm Bureau representation in future plans and changes to the zoning ordi.iancefs). The draft plan goes against Farm Bureau policy regarding wetlands protection, which states that there should be no regulation of wetlands of less than five acres. The plan calls for an inventory of wetland and identification of groundwater recharge areas on areas of less than five acres. The county should also use existing research rather than complete a hydro-geo­ logical analysis of groundwater movements in developing areas served by private wells to identify key threats to ground water. Farm Bureau said, because Michigan's Department of Environmental Quality has already made the studies. Farm Bureau is also against imposing an extraction fee on the landowner of a mining/extraction operation as the proposed mas­ ter plan would provide. Farm Bureau also wants intensive livestock operations to be allowed in other agricultural areas, not just an exclusive one as the master plan describe. Areas designated for development and those for agriculture should not be mixed. Farm Bureau said in its resolution. The mas­ ter plan proposes “tiers” of agricultural inten­ sity, with the first being the “most develop­ ment-restrictive," the second being “more accommodating to residential development, and the third permitting “relatively intense agricultural production and processing of agricultural products, out would be limited to essentially Sections 1 and 2 of Woodland Township. Regarding rural conservation. Farm Bureau wants the Michigan Right to Farm Law to be followed. The master plan proposes “environ­ mentally friendly agricultural activities that do not permanently and negatively modify the natural landscape of the area..." In other business, the Farm Bureau approved a resolution supporting the citizens' petition drive to dissolve the Michigan Senate and form a unicameral government for Michigan. their properties and claimed portions of the lawsuit to be frivolous. The City of Hastings then attempted to create a PUD for the same properties. The zoning ordinance requires that as a "stardard for approval," the property included in the PUD must be "under single owner­ ship or control, such that there is a single person or entity having responsibility for completing the project in conformity with this article." according to 90-668(b’X6). Since the properties are not owned by the city under single ownership or con­ trol. the plaintiffs maintain that the PUD. as created by the city and approved by the council, had been created and approved based on illegal procedures. Michigan law in this area is full of ref­ erences to the "landowner" and the "administrative official or body which initially approved the site plan,” but nowhere in the law does it say that a city is allowed to create a PUD when it does not own or have options to own the prop­ erty. — (Editor David T Young contributed to this report.) FRIDAY NIGHT AUC­ TION: Sept. 23rd 6pm. 12987 M-66 (Assyria). (2691758-3988. New k used merchandise. Snack bar open 4:30pm. 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PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: �Page 18 - Thursday, September 22. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Personnel issues continue to plague local EMS board by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville Emergency Medical Service (EMS) last week discussed creating job descriptions for all department personnel to establish objective criteria for evaluating job per­ formance. At their meeting last week, the group members held a closed session to discuss personnel issues, were taker, to task by a local resident over legal action resulting from the dismissal of two employees last year and heard a complaint from a mem­ ber of the local fire department about the response time of EMS personnel. ”1 propose that we sit down and draft out what is expected of our employees so we have thorough guidelines for evalua­ tion. It will save a lot of confusion and had we done this before we could have avoided this last legal situation," said Frank Dunham, a member of the board and Nashville Village President “We'11 let employees know when they hire in that if they can't abide by the job descrip­ tion, then they won’t be working for us. We can't afford to go through this again. We have to make some changes." The board reached an agreement last July with two employees who were dis­ missed in December of last year. The board said pool paramedics Beth Barone and Rob Fisk were dismissed because of insubordination. The employees alleged they were fired for trying to bring in a union. The matter was resolved by lawyers after the employees filed a com­ plaint with the Michigan Employee Relations Commission (MERC) According to figures given earlier in the meeting by the EMS treasurer and clerk, Loma Wilson, the legal action resulted in a total of $61,642.18 in legal fees and settlements for both employees. Both Barrone and Fiske received a $14,000 settlement, $2,000 of Barrone's settlement was covered by the EMS’s insurance. Wilson suggested the board discuss waiting until the end of the year to see if the EMS could absorb the legal fees and settlements before they went to the town­ ships and the village for assistance in covering chose expenses. Also at Wilson's suggestion, the board approved a motion increasing billing rev­ enues from $130,000 to $156,000, then approved a motion moving $26,000 from billing fees to cover the legal fees line item in an attempt to have the EMS absorb the cost without going to the three governmental agencies that support it “We'll see how it plays out. then we'll make decision about how we will handle the $61,000," said Wilson. “I’ve talked with our auditor and he said that we have to watch our expenses. That's all there is to it" Wilson said if each of the townships and the village make one quarterly pay­ ment early, it should be enough to provide the EMS with enough funds to “get through." Rod Crothers, chairman of the EMS board, noted that Maple Grove had already made its quarterly payment He asked Dunham what his thoughts were on the matter. Dunham said that be realized that it would be difficult for the EMS to make it through the next month without an advance, but said while he thought the request would, “not be received extreme­ ly well," the board would discuss it at their next meeting. During the public comments portion of the meeting, before the board's action. Castleton Township resident Don Wiggins addressed the board on three issues related to the EMS's legal troubles. First, Wiggins stated that while he did not mind paying the 25 cents per page. “Even though I don't think it is anywhere in relationship to what it costs to make a copy in today's marketplace," the clerk charged him for filling his Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for docu­ ments pertaining to 'he legal action and settlement and he felt the $7 fee for one hour's work to pul! and copy the docu­ ments was. "outrageous." “I do this all the time. My business is pushing papers. This is about a fiveminute excercise in my office." he said. “I can tell you right now it doesn't cost eight or nine dollars to go pull paper out. If I had to pay somebody eight or nine dollars to pull paper out. I tell you this right now, they wouldn’t be in my office for very long." Wiggins told the board he would pay the $2.50 for the copies, but he had no intention of paying the $7 fee. Cooley told Wiggins, "All 1 know is you're causing us plenty of problems." “I'm just asking questions, and you don't like that,” replied Wiggins. “I'll answer any questions that's rea­ sonable," said Cooley. Wiggins' second concern was the amount of the legal fees and the settle­ ment, which Wilson mentioned tn an ear­ lier interview with the local newspaper reporter would be divided equally between the townships and the village. Finally, Wiggins said that because the board has chosen not to freely disclose information to the public regarding the legal action and the resulting fees and set­ tlement. 'it made it hard 'for the residents whose tax dollars support the EMS to determine whether or not the board had “acted appropriately or inappropriately" in pursuing the legal action as far as it had before settling. “Are you tying to make this another Baltimore Township?" asked board mem­ ber Jud Cooley, in reference to the threat of recall currently faced by members of that township board. “I think you already did that," replied Wiggins. 'The saying goes, 'The truth will set you free.' If the public has the right to pay the bills but not to ask ques­ tions, that’s not a democracy, that’s a dic­ tatorship. Well. I say if you don't want to answer questions you shouldn't be on a board or in public office." Wiggins questioned whether or not the board could have saved the EMS a lot of money spent on legal fees if it had settled $14,000 each on the former employees at an earlier date. Crothers said there is no way of know­ ing how it would have worked out. "What doesn't the public know?" he asked. “We discharged the employees They sued us. We litigated and we settled. I hindsight, 20/20. maybe it could have been handled better. If wc could com­ pletely back up, and we knew we were going to get hung out to dry, we wouldn't have discharged them,” he added. "We could have handled it bener. yeah, but we can't back up." "We probably could have settled with them without paying charges, but then we could have ended up in court anyway," said Cooley. "They wanted their jobs back. That's what they wanted original­ ly" “If we wanted to continue their employment, we wouldn’t have fired them.” said Crothers. Dave DeMond, a resident and member of the Castleton Township Board *iked if the EMS board was taking any precau­ tions to ensure that the same problem doesn't occur in the future. “There are no guarantees on that,” said Cooley. “The only problem is that we didn’t understand the ramification of them (Barrone and Fisk) filing union cards." said Crothers. "We knew that as long as they were actively pursuing, or a union vote was pending... or trying to organize a union, we couldn’t touch them. But, it was our understanding that that had come to an end. It wasn’t because they were trying to form a union, it had nothing to do with why we discharged them.” DeMond said he had talked to one of the employees' former bosses, who told him that the employees had a “reputa­ tion" and recommended that the EMS board institute thorough background checks before hiring new employees. Dunham pointed out that the board knows that EMS Coordinator Ardie Reid plans to leave at the end of the year and the board should start working on a job description for the pest so it is ready when it is time to hire Reid’s replace­ ment. He also recommended that the board beriinniafe advertising for the posi­ tion. “We want to get someone who is qual­ ified and we want to get the best that’s out there. We know it’s coming and this takes time . It could take four or five months to make a decision. We only meet three more times before the beginning of the year so we need to get started,’’ he said, showing the board samples of job descriptions he had obtained from other emergency medical services around the country. There was some discussion about whether it should be a part or full time job, benefits and pay. “We don’t need to worry about that now," said board member Mary Coll. Crothers expressed concern over the board's liability if the new manager “screwed up." Wilson suggested that the board could purchase management liability insurance for the next fiscal year. “We may not be able to afford it, we may not need it, but it’s out there and maybe we should take a look at it," she said. Wilson noted that the board members needed to devote more time lo the board to iron out current issues at the EMS and work on improving the management. “You cannot afford not to devote more time to it," she said. “If you don’t have the time to devote to it then you shouldn’t be sitting on this board." “If I’m not sitting here, who’s going to be?" asked Crothers. “We’re not paid as full-time employees: I should not spend any more time... I just don’t have it I’m trying to make a living out here. I get paid as the (Maple Grove) township supervi­ sor, but there is no extra pay for me to run this board. You could turn this into a a full-time job. Even if there were some compensation. I would have some issues." “We’re all busy. Rod, we all have other obligations in our lives and families," said Dunham. “That’s why wc should have a good description of the manager’s job and get somebody qualified to man­ age." “We scrimp and we argue over budget this year. How much more does the vil­ lage want to contribute?" asked Crothers. “Let’s get through this last year and get some direct control," said Dunham. “Before we advertise we have to have a job description, we have to know what we’re willing to offer," said Crothers. “That’s right, and we’re not going to do that sitting here talking," said Dunham. “We have to discuss it," said Crothers. “That’s something the council will have to talk about after you get the job description written up. Maybe it will take 10 hours a week... maybe it takes 30 hours a week, maybe it will be a shared duty," said Dunham. “Right now let’s see what kind of people we have out there." Earl Wilson, a member of the audience spoke up. “Mr. Chairman. I think you missed something here. If you hired someone who is a good manager that is also a paramedic and that person works 40 hours a week and covers your para­ medic position you could take i*.iat pay and use it toward the position. You already pay the coordinator ($5 200). Put $4,800 to it and pay that person an addi­ tional $10,000. It’s only $4,800 more. It’s not you’re looking at a ton. Now if you have to put benefits with that nuybe n does get more expensive. But it needs to be studied before everybody says no." After further discussion, the board set 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21. as the date for a special meeting of the board at Castleton Township Hall to discuss the position and work on job descriptions. 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Ability to administer client-server networks and support all levels of end users in a confidential environment. Duties will include: help desk, back­ up of Network Administrator, training on new systems, risk control and security administration. Apply at the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St. Hastings. Ml 49058 EOE'M-F we responded lo with the ambulance we ended up with a fire truck on the scene before the ambulance has ever come into service," be said. "The one that stuck out the most, that I requested time for was the one at the comer of Wellman and State Road. Wilson went on to note that both depart­ ments and the Nashville Police Department were toned out at 5:05.29. A Nashville police officer was on the scene al 5:12.18. the fire chief was on the scene two seconds later. The ambulance did not arrive until 5:24.54. “It becomes somewhat difficult, in my case, one of these three accidents was a person I knew... a person 1 hadn't seen in a lot of years but... you keep having to stand there and support his back and hold traction on him until the ambulance got there..." he said. "We (members of the fire department) have chosen not to be trained as medical first responders (MFR). I suggested it a while ago and the firemen were very adamant that that was not their cup of tea and they wanted to spend their time studying the things that firefighters do. not the things ambulances do." Earl Wilson said that one of the prob­ lems he could see is that the response time was "pretty good" when pool para­ medics were available. However, when there were only volunteers available the response time was slower. Using a map, Earl Wilson showed members of the board all but one volunteer lives outside of the village of Nashville. "Recommendations from the Michigan Township Association (MTA) when you have a volunteer fire department they rec­ ommend that the volunteers live within one or two miles of the station." he said. "I view it as a management problem and if I see that the coordinator or manager is not stepping up to the plate and getting it corrected, then it is time the board steps up and makes the move to correct it.” “So we’re going to force all these peo­ ple to move to town, Earl?” asked Crothers. “Well, there's a problem, and 1 don't know exactly how to address it, but sev­ eral of these people who live out there have lived in the village and have moved. But. we have not gained other people who live in the village, and I see that is a prob­ lem." said Earl Wilson. “1 don't know how to handle the situation and 1 don’t know how to tell you how to handle the situation. He went on to ask. "Is the Castleton­ Maple Grove-Nashville Ambulance hold­ ing its own or is it backsliding?" Earl Wilson also noted that the number of runs completed by the ambulance serv­ ice apoears to be increasing and that the Village cf Nashville is the only public entity represented on the board that has any experience with managing full-time employees. Wilson suggested that the board should educate itself about employee mtnagement and employee evaluations. Me also suggested that the board has four options: The first is to stay the same; tire soxtnd. the board increases its education to te* er run the ambulance service and inorc available to the manager third, spend some money to hire an experienced man­ ager; and fourth, turn over the ambulance service to a private ambulance service. “If any of the first three (options) are chosen, some members of the board will have to get out of the reactive mode and enter the proactive more. No more say­ ing, 'We can't do that,' without first researching it" Wiggins said he had talked to member:; of the Grand Rapids Fire Department and all their firemen are trained medical first responders. "You cannot be a fireman in Grand Rapids and not be trained as a MFR. It would seem to be that one solution would be to get some manpower available would be to train some of the firemen to be first responders." Earl Wilson responded that since the EMS was trying to run an Advanced Life Support (ALS) service, in which an ambulance a paramedic and an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) was the minimum requirement. “An MFR doesn't count for squat when it comes to getting an ambulance out the door." he said. In other business the board: • Unanimously approved hiring Jim Robertson as a pool paramedic at an hourly rate of $9.50. • Approved a motion to send eight EMS employees to a seminar that would allow each of them to earn seven credits toward their continuing education requirements. The total cost of the seminar for all eight employees is $520. • Tabled discussion of education guide­ lines and review of the employe- hand­ book until next month's meeting �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 22. 2005 - Page 19 Hastings and TK try to stay off bottom at tourney time The Hastings Saxons and Thornapple Kellogg Trojans both entered Wednesday night’s O-K Gold Conference dual looking for their first win of the season in the league. That means team titles are out of the pic­ ture for the two teams when the O-K Gold’s seven teams meet at South Christian and East Kentwood High Schools Tuesday for the con­ ference tournament. The Saxons have a realistic shot at two individual titles however. Saxon first singles player Amy Ingle improved to 5-0 in the conference Monday night when she defeated Wayland’s Brittini Merchant 6-2,6-3. Samantha VanDenack's tough 6-1.2-6.6-3 loss to Angela Lauer at second singles was her first this season in league play. Ingle's victory was the lone one for the Saxons in their 7-1 loss at Wayland. Hastings second doubles team of Jessica Slater and Kristina Dubbin played what head coach Rich Pohja called “their best match of the year”, but were downed by the Wildcats’ Katie Weick and Misty Willison 6-3.6-4. The Saxons scored seven points Saturday at the Lansing Catholic Central Invitational. Ingle won the first singles championship, with a 6-2. 6-2 win over Grand Blanc, a 6-3. 6-4 victory against Mason, and a 6-2, 6-2 tri­ umph over the top player from Lansing Catholic Central in the final. The Saxons' three other victories were all over players from Lansing Eastern. Kayla Ellsworth earned a 7-5, 6-2 win at fourth sin­ gles. A» first doubles, the team of Chelsic Passmore and Hannah Case won their battle with the Quakers 6-1, 6-2. Katie McKinney and Breanna Girrbach teamed up to top their Eastern foes 6-1.6-2. Jenny Johnston also picked up a point for the Saxons by default at third singles. Ingle and VanDenack earned the Saxons lone points last Thursday in a 6-2 loss to Byron Center in Gold play. Ingle topped the Bulldogs' Natalie Diorio 6-4, 6-2. VanDenack defeated Audrey Petrini 6-1,7-5. Pohja also said that the third doubles team of Slater and Monica Treadwell played a solid match in their 6-0, 6-4 loss. Delton boys fall in the final seconds against Pennfield Pennfield scored three second half goals for a 3-2 victory over the Delton Kellogg boys in the Kalamazoo Valley Association soccer opener Monday afternoon at DKHS. With just 14 seconds left the Pennfield boys worked themselves a free kick just out­ side llrf Delton penalty box. ard were able to deflect it into the goal for the victory. “My hats off to Pennfield.” said Delton coach Paul Harter. “We may Iiave outplayed them, but they had more her rt.” Delton led 2-0 at the tvdf. after goals by Khola Methvin and Dave Roberts. Pennfield came out in the second half and put a tremendous amount of pressure on the Delton defense. Just ten minutes into the sec­ ond period, the Pennfield boys scored to cut the DK lead in half. Delton held that lead until just three min­ utes remained in the game. “It looked as though we would go to over­ time,” said Harter. Thiago Gordihl scored two goals and had an assist for Pennfield. Chris Boling had his team's other score. The Delton Panthers arc now 3-5 overall. Delton scored its third win of the season last Thursday, by outscoring Gobles 5-1. Brandon Butzirus. Dan Norris, Matt Julian, Ryan Smith, and Methvin all scored for the Panthers. Butzirus had two assists in the game, Methvin one. and Roberts one. Delton hosted Paw Paw Wednesday in the second KVA match of the season. Tonight the Panthers leave the conference, but stay on their home field to face Lakewood then tace Otsego in another non-conference match MondayDelton's next KVA contest will be next Wednesday at Galesburg-Augusta. Saxon first singles player Amy Ingle blasts a backhand shot back across the net in her straight-set win over Byron Center’s Natalie Diorio last Wednesday. A win last night against Thomapple Kellogg would have given Ingle a perfect 6-0 O-K Gold Conference reccra. and make her the top seed for Tuesday’s league tournament. (Photo by Perry Haidin) Eagles win soccer opener with three second-half goals On Friday, Sept. 9, the Barry County Christian Eagks, pulled off a win in their season opener by defeating East Martin Christian, 3-1. , Aaron Hoxworth broke a 0-0 tie in the second half with the first goal of the sea­ son for the Eagles. That was soon fol­ lowed up by a goal from Ryan Holley. East Martin scored their only goal late in the second half, as Zach Byers put a shot bast the Barry County Christian School keeper. The Eagles had 15 attempts on the East It’s already tournament time for golfers and tennis players The leaves haven’t even started to turn colors yet and the fall is already drawing to a close for some of the area's sports teams. O-K Gold girls’ tennis and boys’ golf meets are next week. The girls will grab their rackets and head to South Christian and East Kentwood High School for the conference tournament Tuesday. Samantha VanDenack and Amy Ingle have had an outstanding season for Hastings. Their combined record in the league heading into Wednesday afternoon's dual with arch rival Middleville was 9-1. Ingle was 5-0 and VanDenack 4-1. VanDenack suffered a tough loss against Wayland on Monday, in three sets. She’ll get her chance for revenge Tuesday. Early in the season head coach Rich Pohja said that those two getting to play each other in practice everyday was beneficial to both players. Ingle is a junior, who played for the conference's first singles title a year ago. VanDenack is a sophomore, who worked her way up the ladder in the Saxon doubles line-up last year. Second or fourth doubles to second singles is a major jump for one season, and VanDenack's done a great job. I wish I remembered how the points work a the league tournament, but I don’t Having champion:; at two flights I would think should easily get the Saxons into the top half of the standings for the tourney. The Saxons need to find a way to steal some doubles wins if they want to climb any higher than that tough. The Gold golfers end their league season Monday at the Meadows on the campus of Grand Valley State University. South Christian and Byron Center are fighting for the league title, and Hastings nearly beat both of them in league duals this season. Hastings had a great day at the Pines early in the conference season to finish onestroke behind the Sailors. Last week, the Saxons pulled off the upset at Hastings Country Club topping Byron Center with the sixth-score tie-breaker. It can’t get any closer than that. The Saxons were just 1-4 in the league heading into Wednesday's match at Hastings Country Club against Middleville. Kalamazoo Valley Association. Southern Michigan Activities Association, and Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 conference meets are still two weeks away in golf. The CAAC-3. home of the Lakewood Vikings, is holding its girls tennis finals at Haslett Thursday. With the Vikings doubles line-up. they've got a great chance at getting a CAAC-3 title this fall, but still have to see how they match up against DeWitt on Monday. The Vikes are undefeated after facing the first three teams in the league (2-0­ 1). Congratulations to the Vikings fine first doubles player Alexandria Taylor who. with lots of help from her teammate Erica Enz this season, is now the all-time leader in wins at her school. Saxon third singles player Jenny Johnston smacks a serve in last week's O-K Gold Conference contest against Byron Center. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Martin goal in the second half, and with only minutes idhthoy finally put -a ihiid one into the net. It was the second god of the game for Hoxworth. Both teams took turns dominating the field, the Eagles defense stopped right attempts on their net by East Martin. “It was a great game and welled played by both teams,” said Bany County hexd coach Craig Wisner. The first half of the game was score less with the Eagles taking six shots on the goal, and East martin with two. Kalamazoo Speedway will host “Night of Destruction” Sept. 24 With the regular racing season coming to a close, fans at Kalamazoo Speedway will see a different type of action on Saturday, September 24 with the “Night of Destruction.” The evening’s activities include a Four Cylinder Enduro, School Bus Races, Monster Truck. Spectator Drags, Jet Car and so much more. The evening ends with fireworks. “We invite everyone to come out and see the best ‘School Bus Races’ in Michigan, as the bus will be dragging cars, boats and campers, all the while being crushed by the other buses,” said track owner Gary Howe. “You will also see what it is like to have 125 cars on the track at one time in one of the most excit­ ing events held at the speedway: the mighty ‘Four Cylinder Enduro Race.’ Spectators will witness first hand, as the ’Jet Jeep’ will bum a car to the ground. The Monster Truck, Lil’ Miss Dangerous, will turn a pile of cars into a flattened mound of metal. Captain Boom will be displaying the final round of fireworks for the 2005 season as well.” Admission is $15 for adults and $5 for children. Gates open at 4 p.m. and the fim begins at 6 p.m. Tickets may be pur­ chased in advance at Alamo Food and Beverage next to the track or Howe Patio and Windows in Plainwell. Kalamazoo Speedway, located just south of ”D” Avenue on Ravine Road, is Michigan’s only NASCAR sanctioned short track. Saxon Sports Shorts Freshmen Football The Hastings freshmen football team broke into the win column with a solid 22-14 win over Wyoming Park Thursday afternoon. The Saxons scored on their first two pos­ sessions of the game to lead 14-0 and missed two other scoring opportunities to put some distance between them and Park, however, the Park Vikings did not quit and scored before half-time to cut the Saxon lead to 14­ 6. The Saxons came out in the second half with a score and two-point conversion to lead 22-6 but again, the visiting team put together a long pass play to cut the lead to 22-14. From that point on the Saxon offense con­ trolled the ball and put the game away. J.J. Olin. Luke Mansfield, and Brad Hayden scored touchdowns while Ryan Burgdorf and Olin added two-point conversions for Hastings. Carson King had a solid game as well from his fullback position. Defensively, the Saxons were led up front by Jacob Johnson, Adam Hodges and Adam Skedgell who dominated the line, while line­ backers Dylan McKay and King, along with defensive back Trent Brisboe made some big stops. The young Saxons are now 1-2-1 for the year and travel to Caledonia on Thursday. J.V. Boy s’ Golf The Saxon junior varsity boys’ golf team topped Wayland at Hastings Country Club Monday afternoon 191 to 215. The win evens the Saxons record at 4-4 for the season. Nick McClelland had a 44 to lead Hastings, while Casey Goodenough shot 47. A.J. Tassos 49. and Seth Noteboom and Jason Baum each scored 51. Last Wednesday, the Saxons were lopped by Byron Center at Ironwood Golf Course, 169to 180. McClelland shot a 42 for Hastings. Tassos shot a 43. Goodenough 46. and Carson Letot 49. Ryan Holley sprints towards the Emt Martin goal in the Barry County Christian School's opening day victory. DK girls top Martin by 9 for fifth win Jordan Haines and Alex Culbert led the Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ basketball team to their fifth win of the season Tuesday night, but the Panthers got some timely scoring from some others to close out Martin 54-45. Haines had 18 points and six rebounds for DK. while Culbert scored 12 points, had five rebounds, seven steals and four assists. Delton outscored Martin 10-6 in the first quarter, but an 8-0 run by the Clippers to start the second quarter put them up 14-10. Rachel Williams hit a three-pointer to get the Delton offense going, then stole the ball on the press to score five straight points and get her team back in front. For most of the night, the Clippers han­ dled the Delton pressure well. Williams finished with seven points. Katce Hogoboom scored seven of her 11 points for the Panthers in the fourth quarter. Delton is now 5-1. and hosted Bellevue in a non-conference contest Wednesday. The Panthers open the Kalamazoo Valley Association season next Tuesday al Parchment. �Page 20 - Thursday, September 22. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Fighting Scots end Saxons’ three-game win streak by Brett Bremer Saxon guard Brooklyn Pierce is knocked a bit off balance as she drives around Caledonia center Taryn Parker during Tuesday night’s O-K Goto Conference contest. Pierce fintsh-x' the night with ten points. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Sports Editor Caledonia had an answer for everything the Hastings varsity girls’ basketball team threw at it on Tuesday night, and the Fighting Scots earned their first victory of the season while putting an end to the Saxons' three-game win­ ning streak. A handful of big runs vaulted the Scots to a 57-46 victory. “Even in the first half. I thought they came out flat-footed.” Hastings head coach Tina Poirier said of her team, “almost like they expected to win in a cake walk.” While a coach never wants her team to overlook an opponent, for the Saxons to have enough confidence to head into a ball game expecting a victory is a good step from recent seasons. The Saxons are now 3-3 overall, and 1-1 in the O-K Gold Conference. “That’s all right, we’ll get it back.” said Poirier. “(Caledonia) shot the lights out tonight. They have some size. Everyone we play has a size advantage. “Even the best teams have to lose some­ times.” The best team so far this season in the O-K Gold has been South Christian. The Sailors are currently 5-1 and 3-0 in the conference and will visit Hastings tonight, after topping Thomapple Kellogg on Tuesday. Caledonia used its size advantage to jump out to an early lead against the Saxons’ man­ to-man defense. When the Saxons switched to a zone D. the Fighting Scot guards penetrated and kicked the ball out to open teammates who knocked down jump shots. The Fighting Scots shot 48-percent from the floor on the night, and hit five of six three pointer including two each from guards Brooke Schievink and Brittany Mathews. As glad as she was to see shots falling. Caledonia head coach Angie Stauffer was even more pleased with the way her girls managed the game on the floor. They noticed when the Saxons were in man-to-man defense and worked the ball into post players Taryn Parker. Sarah Ruple. and Leslie Curtis, and didn’t force the ball inside when the Saxons’ switched to their zone. “That shows a lot of maturity for kids who are 16, 17. 18-years-old.” said Stauffer. “I’m really proud of the girls for knowing s*»d understanding the game plan. Executing is sometimes the hardest part of all this.” Hastings had the three highest scorers in the ball game, and the only three girls in dou­ ble figures. Saxon senior guard Natalie Pennington had a great night spotting up for jump shots and on defense pressuring the Scot guards. She finished with 14 points and four steals. Seniors Jodi Jolley and Brooklyn Pierce each had ten points for the Saxons. Of the Fighting Scots' 57 points. 30 were scored by guards and 27 by post players, showing just how spread out their offense was. Eight Scots scored al least five points, led by senior point guard Cari Butcher who led her team with nine, while also contribut­ ing team highs with ten rebounds, nine assists, and three steals. Mathews and Ruple added eight points for Caledonia. Becca Roerig seven, and Parker. Brianna Swartz, and Schievink each finished with six. The Scots arc now I -4 on the season. Hastings held a 6-4 midway through the first quarter, but the Scots went on a 12-point scoring run to gain an advantage they would never relinquish. Caledonia led 26-19 at the half, and eventually the lead ballooned to as many as 22 points in the fourth quarter. “I’m disappointed. I know they are too," Poirier said of her players, "but I’m proud of how they finished the game •»nd sometimes, that's what you’ve got to take out of a loss." “This group of kids never lets down and they could have down 20 points, but they did­ n’t." The Saxons never led the Holland Christian Maroons get going in a 46-32 non-conference victory iast Thursday The Maroons never scored more than nine points in a quarter, but held a one-point advantage at the half before the Saxons went on a 29-14 run to end the game Pennington had 14 points and Jolley 12 lo lead Hastings. Emily Thomassen scored 11 for the Maroons. Next Tuesday, the Saxons travel to face Byron Center. Hastings Dana Shifting gets by the Fighting Scots Taryn Parker in the sec­ ond quarter of Tuesday night's 57-46 loss at Caledonia. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Viking netters top Lansing Catholic Central to remain undefeated in CAAC’s division 3 Lakewood’s vanity girls’ tennis team kept hopes of a Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 title alive with a 5-3 win at Lansing Catholic Central on Monday after­ noon. The Vikings are 2-0-1 in the conference with wins over Haslett and the Cougars. The Lakewood girls tied Williamston 4-4 in the first CAAC-3 match of the season. The Lakewood girls travel to DeWitt oTuesday for the final league dual. The confer­ ence tournament is next Thursday at Haslett. Lakewood's line-up filled with juniors and seniors pulled out the win over the Cougars Tuesday. At first singles. Lakewood senior topped LCC junior Juli O’Neill 6-4,6-2. The only other singles victory for the Vikings came at fourth singles, where junior Emilie Enz topped sophomore Jesse Kurowski 6-1, 6-3. The Vikings took the top three doubles flights to secure the victory. The senior duo of Homes for Sale-1998-2000 Four Seasons Homes for Sale Financing Available w/$1,000 Down Payment. Own your own place for less than $500 per month. Baltimore Terrace MHP - (269) 948-3906 01338014 Celebrate the | SAXON SPIRIT u/itli a PRE-GAME TAILGATE PARTY Erica Enz and. Lakewood's all-time win­ ningest female tennis player, Alexandria Taylor topped LCC’s Carol Andary and Sue Crippen 6-4.6-4. At second doubles. Lakewood seniors Brittany Farrell and Darcy Normington defeated Breana Lasky and Morgan Scofes 6­ 0,6-1. In the third doubles match Viking sen­ ior Lyndsey Carter and junior Lacey Chase topped Paige Japinga and Hannah Walcott 6­ 2.6-3. Lakewood is now 5-1-1 overall in duals this season. The V;’. jng girls swept Lansing Eastern in a non-conference match Monday, 8-0. as coach Marty Snoap mixed up the Lakewood line-up. Playing without their top singles player. Taylor moved to the top of the line-up at first singles for a 6-2, 6-1 win over Cheyenne Lindsey. Emilie Enz won at second singles 6­ 3,6-4. Chase played third singles for the Vikings and won 6-1, 6-0. while Laura Lynch won at fourth singles 6-2,6-1. Erica Enz did all right without her usual partner, Taylor, and teamed up with Farrell for a 6-1, 6-2 victory at first doubles. Emily Wemet and Carter won 6-2, 6-2 at second doubles. At third doubles, Normington and Shanks scored a double-baglc victory. 6-0, 6-0, and Haskin and Kristen Haskin and Laura Wierenga won at fourth doubles 6-1.6-1. Lakewood's girls finished fourth overall at Saturday's eight-team Allegan Invitational, but first doubles player Taylor moved into FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23rd With evary win the rest of the season. Lakewood senior Alexandria Taylor adds to her school record for most wins by a girls' tennis player. first place. Taylor became the all-time winningest player in the history of Lakewood girls* tennis when she and teammate Erica Enz won two of three matches. The victories were the 74th and 75th of her career, surpassing the mark of 73 career wins set by Paige Foley in 1996. Enz and Taylor were third overall at their flight, besting the team from Jenison 6-2.6-2 in their final match. Lakewood’s top three doubles teams all ended the day with a 2-1 record, and a third place finish. Allegan swept the doubles flights to earn the championship on the day. Bartle Creek Central was second. Northview placed third, one point ahead of the ’.akeAood Vikings. Jenison was fifth, fol­ lowed by Spring Lake. Essexville-Garber, and Hackett Cafbolir Central. Lakewood did manage two silver-medal performances. At second single' Wemet won her first two matches, before felling to Northview in the championship 6-1,6-0. At fourth doubles, the Lakewood duo of hanks and Lynch won their first two mitches before being beaten by the pair from Aiic«an 6-1,6-1. Lakewood’s second doubles team of Fine 11 and Normington earned third place with a 6­ 2. 64) win over the girls from Spring Laki'. At third singles. Carter and Chase defeated the duo from Jenison 6-4.6-1 for their third place finish. Kallie first singles, then lost a tough two set decision 6-3. 6-2 lo the champion from Allegan. At third singles, Haskin won the consola­ tion bracket. She dropped another close match between the Vikings and Allegan Tigers. 6-7. 6-3. 7-6(5). then came back to top her oppo­ nent from Hackett 6-3, 7-5. Emilie Enz earned her lone victory of the day, 6-4,6-3 against Allegan. Membort ol Grand bpU, NcNgm » UM AnocUon ol REALTORS’ 305 S. Broadway (M-37) • Hastings Office Hours: Mon.-Frt. 9 am - 5 pm To show community support for our football team and the spirit of being a Saxon, Larry & Earlene Baum are sponsoring a tailgate party with free grilled hot dogs, chips and a drink to anyone before the home opening game with Caledonia, starting at 5:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the football field SAXON SPIRIT it show! MLS. » OPEN HOUSE sstuudsy sept 24 ■ • ix pm <69J9 E M-79 NASHVILLE CVS TOM LOG HOME F■ IF W Toll Free 1-888-477-5591 • Local 1-259-945-0614 Fax 1-289-9454)524 * wvre.trademortawdy.com �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 22. 2005 - Page 21 Lakewood survives mean green to win Fall Classic In Brett Bremer sports Editor LakewtMxi junior Chaz Arizola '•hoi a five, finishing up the back nine Indav. on the par-3 I Sth hole al Hastings Country Club. Golfers and coaches alike stared al the green and grumbled as they gathered around the clubhouse near the end of the J Ad Graphics Hastings Fall Classic. A brutal pin placement meant that most balls short of the hole wound up rolling backwards off the front of the green, and had golfers put ting their putters back in their bags and pulling out a wedge. The hole was so tough. Hastings' Derek Thurman twice saw his putts roll off the green and then ended up chipping in to fin ish the back nine. He still finished the day with an 88. Arizola's five was a solid score on the hole Friday, and it helped him to a second place finish individually. He finished the day with a 77. one stroke behind Caledonia's Isaac Mulvihill tor individual medallist honors. The viking team finished one stroke ahead of Byron Center. 325 to 326. to earn the team championship al the event for the third straight year. “He’s just playing real relaxed at this point." Viking head coach Carl Kutch said of Arizola who was listed as Lakewood's sixth golfer heading into the day. "He’s stepping up and hitting the ball. He's not over thinking every thing. He made a lot of real good putts." Byron Center had four golfers finish in the lop ten. while Lakewood and Caledonia had three apiece, and Hastings two. The Saxons were led to their fourth place finish by Steve Peurach and Justin Krul who each shot 82. Thurman’s 88 and Tyler Kalmink's 90 were the Saxons' other two scores. Caledonia was third overall with a 331 followed by Hastings 342. Wayland 359. Caledonia B’ 361. Thomapple Kellogg 367. Maple Valley 371. Delton Kellogg 376. Thomapple Kellogg B' 391. and Hastings 'B' 400. Lakewood's Brad Elliott lied Byron Center's Jeff Schierbeek for the third best individual score of the day. a 79. The Vikings' other medallist was Aaron Hargett, w ho finished in a five-way tie for fifth place at 82. Lane Brewer contributed the Vikings’ fourth score, an 87. If was a tough day tor the Delton Kellogg. Maple Valley, and Thomapple Kellogg boys. TK was led by Kyle Roush's 87. Scott Pilsch added a 91 for the Trojans. Nate Otto 94. and Brad Steffen 95. Adam Gonscr shot Maple Valley's best round, finishing with an 88. Garrett VanEngen shot a 91 for the Lions, while Ethan Griswold added 95. and Justin McMillen 97. Delton Kellogg s Kyle Purdum sends a drive flying off the tenth tee box at Hastings Country Club Friday afternoon during the Hastings Fall Classic. (Photo by Bren Bremer) Josh Newhouse shot an 84 to lead Delton, with Drew Pearson adding a 94. Nick Blacken 98. and Bobby Fisher 100. Behind Schierbeek for Bvron Center. Chad Fransens and Curt Guilder each shot an 82 while Ryan Dillrree finished at 83. The emergence of Arizola as a top scorer for the Vikings has helped the team to its best scores of the year, and to the best score ever by a Viking varsity boys’ golf team last Thursday al Groesbeck Golf Course. The Vikings shot a 148. but still finished in third place overall at the fourth Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 jam­ boree of the season. Haslett won the meet with a 145. then Lansing Catholic Central won the fifth score tie-breaker with the Lakewood Vikings for second place after both teams ended the day with a 148. Elliott and Hargett each scored a 36 for Lakewood, while Arizola scored a 37 and Lakewood senior Aaron Hargett tries to coax a putt to roll back down towards the cup on the lEth green at Hastings Country Club Friday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Mike Fisk a 39. DeWitt was fourth with 156 followed by Williamston 162. and Fowlerville 164. It was a busy end lo the week for Lakewood. Saturday, the Vikings capped off a great week by winning the Duane Blatt Memorial Pewamo-Westphalia Invitational for the third consecutive year in Division I. “Aaron Hargett played his best tourna­ ment of the year and earned medalist hon­ ors today with a 74." said Kutch. “He is get­ ting off the tec with very nice accuracy and putted the ball well today." Hargett birdied his last hole to finish even on the back nine. He had three birdies on the day. Fisk and Pat Spilzlcy teamed up to take first in the scramble part of the event with a 68. while teammates Arizola and Brewer tory. McMillan shot a 40 for the Saxons’ second­ best score of the day. while Steve Peurach added a 42. and Jon Peurach 43. Li between those two O-K Gold Conference contests, the Saxons finished fourth it Friday's J-Ad Graphics Hastings WBCH RADIO SPORTS Fri. 9/23 - 7pm .......................Caledoiia at Hastings on FM Sal. 9/24 -1 lam ............. Michigan Stale at Illinois on FM Sat. 9/24 - 12pm ... Western Michigan al Temple on AM Fall Classic Friday then placed ninth out of 21 teams Saturday at the Charlotte Invitational. At Mary vviMxl Golf Course Saturday. Krul led the Saxons with a 79. while Steve Peurach shot an 82. Derek Thurman 84. and Jon Peurach 91 for the team's total of 336. South and Calvin Christian tennis teams top the Trojans Against Calvin Christian last Wednesday, the Trojan varsity girls’ tennis team fell 5-3. Heather Hawkins earned the Trojans' only singles victory. 6-1.6-1. The first and third singles matches turned into tight victories for the Squires. Molly Jazwinski was downed 7-5. 7-6(2) at number one. and Sammy Hau.sch.ild fell 4-6. 6-2. 6-3 at number three. Stacey Roberts and Katie VanderWixxJ won 6-1. 6-4 for TK at third doubles, and Linsey Faber and Erin Baragar won 6-1.6-2 at fourth doubles. The Trojans hosted South Christian Monday, and fell 8-0 to the league leading Sailors. South Christian dominated the singles side, but the Trojan doubles teams were very com­ petitive with the Sailors. TK’s first doubles team of Jes.> Johnson and Britt Steensma pushed Kaitlyn Hckstra and Emma VanKooten three sets before falling 2-6. 6-3. 6-2. At second doubles. TK’s Katie Potts and Rachel Harris fell to Michelle Bussa and Leah New hot 6-4. 6-3. The third doubles match was an extremely close 6-3. 5-7. 6-3 victory for the Sailor duo of Brittany Hclmus and Brittnie DeVries over TK’s Roberts and VanderWood. “Our doubles teams are competitive with everyone, and our singles are coming on." said TK coach luirry Seger late last week. “We’re still working on that fourth singles spot that’s a little weak, but Kaitlyn Otto is making good strides." “She just needs a little more time." There isn’t much time left in the season though. TK met Hastings Wednesday, as the two teams vied for their first Gold dual victo­ ries of the season. 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Delton: Class b held at the Delton Dstrict Library every Wednesday, for five weeks beginning September 2BOctober 26 from 3 30-5 p m Cost is $50 MtxedMedia teaming something new every day is the key to success instructor Lauren Stineman will work with students each week to teach new techniques of various media including watercolor pointing ana beginning metal smithing Class is evary Thursday for five weeks beginning September 29 from 4-5:30 p m Cost is $50 Ages 9-15 years of age Thornapple Art Council Announces Fall Art Classes for Adults IIM Torn t nth The Kejz to all your Flooring Needs. For us it is more than simple or quick ... Your complete satisfaction is _ the Key to our success. 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Open Studio Is Thursday. 3-7 p.m and Saturday October 22. from 9 a m -Noon for glazing Cost is $60 Wine Appreciation and Education Fundamental?otwine Learn to identify the essences that influence the taste of wine Participants win identify the various spices and fruits to increase one s wine knowledge Four white wines and four red wines will be tasted during this session Ceca Robbms certified wine sommelier teacnes the class Cost is $30 Tuesday. September 27. at 7 pm Qcktofcwfwr Come learn the different aspects of German beer as compared to American beers Participants will taste eight beers from Germany and America, as wefl as learn how to pair dark and light ales to appro pnote foods Class s taught by Cecd Robbins Cost b $30. Thursday. September 29 at 7 p.m. Dessert and Special Occasion Wines eo SI KI It IS The Maple Valley Lions tied Fulton for sixth place in division 2 with a team score of 345. Maple Valley was led by the duo of VanEngen and Gonser. which teamed up for the second-best scramble score in division 2. a 67. McMillen and Griswold shot an 81 as the Lions’ best ball tandem. Rusty Harris shot an 89 individually for the Lions and Barry Roscoe scored a 103. The Saxons’ Tyler Kalmmk watches « ctrip sail out of the sand onto the 16th green Friday afternoon at the J-Ad Graphics Hastings Fall Classic at Hastings Country Club. The Saxons finished fourth overall. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxon golfers beat Bulldogs on sixth score tie-breaker The Hastings Saxons earned their first O-K Gold varsity boys’ golf victory of the season when they defeated league leading Byron Center last Wednesdav at Hastings Country Club. After the lop four golfers came into the clubhouse, the score was tied at 168. It was still tied after live golfers came in. Il look freshman Malt Cooley sinking his pull on the final hole for Hastings to take a one-stroke victory on the sixth-score tie breaker. Cooley's 46 was one stroke belter than the Bulldogs' sixth best score of the day from Curt Klunder. Justin Krul shot the best round of the day to lead the Saxons. He shot a 39. with teammate Steve Peurach right behind him at 40. Jon Peurach shot a 44. Tyler Kalminx 45. and Alex McMillan 46 lor the Saxons. Chad Fransens led the Bulldogs with a 40. while Adam Ellison added 41. Ryan Dillrec 43. Casey Carroll 44. and Jeff Schierbeek 46 The Saxons were 1-4 in the conference heading into yesterday's match with Middleville at Hastings Country Club The Gold will meet tor its 18-hole conference tournament at the Meadows Golt Course on the campus of Grand Valley State University this Monday. Hastings fell to Wayland in another league contest at Orchard Hills Golf Course last Monday 156 to 162. Krul had another outstanding day. with a one-over par 37. hut the Wildcats' Drew Bessinger bested him by two strokes to finish at one-under 35. Bessinger’s teammate Keith Sikkema added a 38 to lead their team to vic­ sere second in the best-ball with 74 Playing individually. Elliott finished with a 78 for the Vtkes. The Vikings' 294 was the only score under 300 on the day in division I al Huckleberry Creek Golf Course. Fowlerville was second with a 304. luiingsburg won the division 2 meet with a 299 Nfcdw tors A Continuation tog your paints and your enthusiasm to continue your exploration of Watercolor painting Ths class is designea for participants who are beyond the beginning stage (A beginner course will start m January) Kathy Crane will teach the class for five weeks beginning on Tuesday September 27. from 930 11 30 am Cost ts $50—a supply 1st wiH be provided on the first day of class Quitting Come learn "Free Motion Quiffmg with No Markings * The class is a one-dav sem­ inar and is taught by Nancy Rotfsema program director of the West Michigan Quilt Gu*d Nancy snowed het quirts at the Thornapp»e Arts Ths class ts designed to expand your knowl­ edge of. champagne and dessert wines Learn the difference between sparkling cham­ pagnes and how to realty serve dessert wines CecH Robbins will teach the class on Tuesday and Thursday October 18-20 at 7 p m Cost b $60 Holiday Wine? and Cheese Wondenng what wmes to serve with upcoming hobday meals Come expand your knowledge of holiday wmes and get a head start on plan­ ning your holiday gathenngs Cecil Robbms will help teach you how to choosb the appropri­ ate wmes and cheeses Thursday November 10. at 7 p.m Cost b $40 | Fot information on how to wgbtor, caff 269-945-2002 [ �TtM- Hastings Banner 'stings swimmers got their first win ursday, open league meets tonight H.t'tines girls' ’-•ts ol the ( omnumily r the < irand •m and pool uHt a ith her ent with a i the 50-yard ’i turned in a -n<! • in the 50. ■ nil .i time of 2 *• 200. ‘•v final lime in 6:10.18. The Trojan 200-yard freestyle relay team of Mindy Warner. Jasmine Brown. Sutfin. and Strumberger also set team and pool records, finishing first in 1:52.94. Those records were re-set Saturday. TK-Hastings won all three relays Thursday. Hoag. Molly Wallace. Brown, and Kayla Romanak teamed up for the win in the 200 medley relay with a time of 2:12.38. Warner. Brown. Sutfin. and Strumberger won the 400 freestyle relay in 4:12.86. Other individual first place finishes for TK-Hastings included Wallace in the 100 breaststroke (1:23.12). Kayla Rosenberg in the 100 butterfly (1:17.59). and Warner in the 100 free (100.98). The Trojans finished third Saturday at their first annual Thomapple Kcllogg/Hastings Giris’ Swimming and Diving Relays Invitational. against three other O-K Rainbow Conference Tier 3 teams. The Trojans were just IX points behind Byron Center, and 14 behind second place Calvin Christian al the tour-team meet. Byron Center finished with 198 points. Calvin Christian had 194. TK-Hastings 1X0. and Hamilton 144 The Trojans were led by a pair of second place finishes Hoag. Warner. Strumberger. and Sutfin finished second in the 800-yard freestyle relay in 9:00.44. behind the Byron Center foursome of Rachel Burkhart. Abby Gaskell. Hannah Miller and Megan O'Connor which finished in 8:56.80. The Trojans* other second place finish came from the 200-yard butte:’iy relay leam of Hoag. Rosenberg. Strumberger and Sutfin that touched the wall in 2:07.10. The TK 200 freestyle relay team of Strumberger. Sutfin. Warner, and Romanak set a new team record of 1:50.29. while that same foursome also set the team mark in the 400 freestyle relay with its time of 4:06.82. Calvin Christian won six 14 the ten events, but didn’t score in the diving relay and it allowed the Bulldogs to move in front. The Squires put on a furious come­ back. winning the final four races. The Trojans start the conference season tonight, at home against Wayland, then will take part in the GRCC Raider Invitational Saturday. The TK-Hastings 200-yard freestyle relay team teams that they broke the team and pool records against the Grand Rapids Creston-Central team at the end of the race last Thursday The Trojans'Jasmine Brown. Chelsey Strumberger, Brandi Sutfin, and Mindy Warner knocked nearly two seconds off the old mark (Photo © 2005 cmcoman) Sailors keep Saxons out of the net in O-K Gold opener The Hastings Saxons couldn't find the net in a lough battle to open the O-K Gold Conference season, at South Christian last Thursday. The Sailors took a 2-0 victory, then went on to improve to 2-0 in the confer­ ence by topping Caledonia Tuesday I -0. After the Sailors* jcstin Haan deflected a comer kick into Saxon net in the first half. South Christian added an insurance goal when Hastings' had some trouble clearing the bail out from in front of its . Frame executes one of her dives during Thursday's meet Creston-Central team. Her score of 159.55 placed her sec•• .q-» Sheldon and pool record of 174.10. (Photo <£- 2005 cin- own goal. Mitch Doxey blasted a shot in for his team's second goal. Other than those two scrambles in front of the net. Hastings head coach Brian Roderick said it was a rather even match­ up. The Saxons saw a shot or two glance off the goal posts, while he Sailor keeper Brady Mulder made a few brilliant saves as well. “Stephen Toiger had a header in the box that was going into the bottom left comer and out of no where their goalie, after making the initial save on the right side, got up and made a one handed div­ ing save. I thought it would be tied one to one at that point." said Roderick. South Christian only had five more shots on goal than the Saxons Hastings managed 11 shots at the Sailor net. "It was a good match." said Roderick. “We played hard, but the) ended up on the better end of it." The Saxons will host Caledonia tonight, both teams are now charing South for the top spot in the conference standings. The Scots are 1-1. with their DK’s Ingle has tail made of Comets at first KVA races Interest Only Mortgages Now available al MainStrcet Savings Bank. Call a loan originator for details. (269)945-9561 or (800)267-3830 MAIfl/TRnET - *nin< • »t\» // « 60W mt htink hen- Delton Kellogg senior Marissa lt.gle has led the pack at the first two Kalamazoo Valley Association cross country jamborees this season, but much of the pack right on her back has been made up of Comets. Kalamazoo Christian hasn't had to use a girls' score higher than 13th place at either meet, winning both over the second place Delton girls. The Delton boys placed fourth in the league at the first two jamborees. Tuesday at Parchment ingle won the girls' race in 21 minutes 25.3 seconds, ten seconds ahead of Christian’s Charissa Hollett and 14 ahead of Anna Hollett. The two Comets led their team to a 28 to 52 win over the Panthers. Hackett Catholic Central was third with 63 points, followed by Pennfield 86. Paw Paw 133. and Parchment which did not register a team score. Christian had runners finish in second, third, fifth, seventh, and I Ith place. Delton had two other runners in the top ten. Junior Heather Millard was sixth in 22:28.0. and freshman Lauren Knollenberg was tenth in 23:08.7. Sophomore Kathryn Goy and Shawn Schut were DK’s fifth and sixth runners in. They stuck together to finish 17th and 18th. with Goy coming in at 24:48.6 and Schut a> 24:49.1. Hackett was just 11 points behind the Panthers, with Grace Escamilla placing third at 21:44.7. The Fighting Irish also had the day s ninth best runner, as well as a pack of five girls placing 15th. 16th. 19th. 20th. and 21st around Goy and Schut. Dan Roberts was fourth overall in the boys' race for Delton, but the next Panther in maroon and silver across the finish line was Michael De Waters in 19th place. Roberts finished in 17:55.7. and DeWaters in 20:25.2. Cory Cook (20:54.3). Josh Marzic (20:54.7). and Morgan Hennessey (20:55.3) ran as a pack to finish 27th. 28th. and 29th for DK. Hackett edged out Kalamazoo Christian and Parchment for the boys’ victory Tuesday. The Irish finished with 40 points followed by Christian 53. Parchment 57. DK 104. Paw Paw 125. and Pennfield 130. Parchment had the top two runners, state qualifiers Nick Tecca (16:59.5) and Jeff Nordquist (17:21.2). but Hackett had four in the top ten to cam the victory. The results were much the same when the league gathered at the Gilmore Car Museum as Delton hosted the first KVA jamboree last Wednesday. Christian again topped the Delton girls 29 to 50. This time Comets finished sec­ ond. third, and fourth behind Ingle (21:14). Millard was sixth overall in 22:23. and Knollenberg eighth in 22:57. Schut (24:42.84) and Amanda Strick (24:48.88) were 17th and 18th for Delton. Hackett again was third with 64 points, followed by Pennfield 90. Paw Paw 128. and Parchment 169. Delton’s boys were fourth behind Hackett. Christian, and Parchment. Hackett won the boys’ race with 46 points, followed by Christian 53. Parchment 56. DK 105. Pennfield III. and Paw Paw 142. Roberts led Delton with his fourth place finish in 17:59.0. De Waters was the next runner in for DK. 21st in 20:22.03. Others contributing lo the Delton score were Hennessey (25th in 20:53). Cory Cook (28th in 21:08). and Marzic (31 st in 21:33). Delton runs again next Thursday at the Lakewood Invitational. win coming at Middleville last Thursday. Thursday night’s contest will be Kids Night in Hastings. All local AYSO and YMCA players are invited to wear their jersey’s and attend the game for free. Team’s and coaches will be introduced during the game. BOWLING SCORES Friday Night Mixed Winter Golfers 7: Get-R-Done 7; Budweiser 6; The Baby Bunch 6; Oldies Bu’ Goodies 6; Heads Out 5 1/2; Sanburns & Shirlec 5: 9-N-A-Wiggle 4; Ten Pins 4; 4 Fools 3: Renegades 3; Mercy 2: Just Cuz 2; All But One 2; W'c're a Mess I 1/2: Brushworks 1/2. Womens High Games and Series - D. Pennignton 199-549; T. Phenix 183-517; M. Vanier 139-330: K. Becker 211; E. Hammontree 204: M. Vandenberg 196; K. Kuhlman 174: G. Meaney 163. Mens High Games and Series - S Peabody 258-695: J. Barnum 265-659; K. Meaney 219-616; M. Cross 237-591; B. Keeler 212-555; J. Smith 197-547; A. Maitland 174-498: B. VandenBerg 172­ 441; D. Franklin 159-438; B. Bowman 278; C. Sanborn 270; S. Sandborn 233; B. Rentz 226; K. Hammontree 215; A. Rhodes 205; B. Madden 191; W. Vandenberg 174; M. Lydy 167; M. Albert 148. Sunday Night Mixed Happy 4*s 6; The Four Horsemen 6; Robbers 5; Bounty Hunters 5; Gutter Dusters 4; Sandbaggers 4; Red Dog 4; Thunder Alley 4. 12 ozs. at a time 3; Funky Bowlers 3: Wolverines 3; Pin Chasers 2. Womens High Games and Series - K. Becker 219-586; M. Heath 183-511; J. Ingram 172-466; H. Jordan 150-419; M. Simpson 180; T. Turcotte 178; K. Rabley 151; K. Jenkins 139. Mens High Games and Series - J. Shoebridge 233-557; F. Thompson 189­ 521; N. Robbc 174-504; P. Ayers 174­ 501: A. Robins 198-481; S. Farlec 153­ 425: C. Alexander 222; B. Falconer 199; B Allen 185; B. Churchill 183. Wednesday P.M. Hair Care Center 6; Scebers 5; Railroad Street Mill 4; Shamrock 4; Mace Pharmacy 3; At Home Real Estate 2; Eye and Ent. I. Womens High Games and Series - R. Mu nah 211-489; N. Bechtel 151-436; E. Ulrich 158-429; B. Hathaway 150-422; S. Cross 123-337; L. Elliston 181; T. Christopher 173; E. Vanasse 161; P. VanOost 149; B Moore 136; D. Burns 130. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 22. 2005 - Page 23 Saxons get their second win in the last four years Maple Valley's Adam Lamphere fights to pull away from two Hillsdale tacklers in the second half of the Lions' loss at home last Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings was the only local team to win last week. The Saxons needed that shot of confi­ dence heading into their next three games. The teams Hastings will face in its next three games outscored their oppo­ nents 104 to 16 last week. Byron Center. Hamilton. and Caledonia have been three of the top teams in the O-K Gold Conference so far this season. Caledonia comes to Hastings this Friday night after downing South Christian 300 last week. It will be strength against strength as the Saxon running backs butt heads with the Caledonia linebackers. Caledonia showed how hungry it is to make it back to the playoffs against Sou**’ Christian, after making mistake after mistake in a loss at Thomapple Kellogg the week before. Hamilton is the only 20 team in the Gold. The Saxons travel to face the Hawkeyes next week, but last Friday the boys from Hamilton dominated the TK Trojans 320. The Trojans will try and rebound in front of a homecoming crowd this week. Byron Center is IO in the league, after topping Wayland last week 42-16. Byron Center and the Saxons meet up in two weeks. Lakewood faced an undefeated Fowlerville team last week, and faces another unbeaten in Capital Area Activities Association Division 3 play this week in the battle of the Viking teams at Haslett. Haslett has outscored its opponents 209 to 23 this year, and Lakewood will have its handful trying to corral Haslett's speedy ball carriers. Delton has its hands full as well again this week. Delton was blown-out at Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Central last week and returns to the scene of the crime to face Kalamazoo Christian this week. The Comets are 3-1 so far this season and 1-0 in the KVA after shutting out Parchment last week. As rough as things were on the other area teams last week, with the exception of Hastings. Maple Valley had the tough­ est time of things suffering its worst defeat in over 30 years. The Lions h«ve always been good at bouncing bhuk though, and will look to do just that when they host Stockbridge for homecoming this Friday night. Current Records Delton Hastings Lakewood Maple Valley Middleville 1-3 1-3 2-2 2-2 2-2 Here's a round-up of last Friday’s local gridiron action. Hastings 60, Wyoming Park 47 With the game on the line in the second half, the Hastings defense responded with some big stops, including an interception by Matt Teunessen. and allowed Wyoming Park only one offensive touch­ down in a 60-47 win. and 0-1 in the CAAC. with another unde­ Taylor scored his second TD of the It is only the second Saxon victory in feated league foe, Haslett, on the sched­ night with 7:05 left in the third quarter to the last four football seasons, and the first ule for Friday night. give his team a 28-14 lead. On their next under first-year Saxon coach Fred Haslett is 4-0, and the Lakewood possession, the Vikings came back to Rademacher. Vikings will be looking to help the score on a three-yard run by Kyle "They were thrilled," Rademacher said Gladiators by upsetting Haslett this Rowland. of his players. “It was pretty fun to see Friday. The Gladiators scored the third touch­ them get that excited.” The Gladiators were perfect Friday, down of the third quarter on a ten-yard Matt Dcnnini had another huge game and had a little bit of luck in the early run by Vinnie Tyle with just 33.5 seconds for the Saxons, rushing 37 times for 301 going. Fowlerville moved the ball easily left in the period to go back up by 14. 34­ yards and four touchdowns. Despite 465 down the field on its first drive of the 20. yards on the ground, the Saxons found night Friday, scoring on a one-yard run by The two teams traded punts early in the themselves in a shoot-out with the quarterback Rick Wisuri. fourth quarter, but Justin Keller got the Vikings, who gained 255 yards through The Vikings went three-and-out on Vikings back on the scoreboard with a the air against the Saxon defense. their first possession, and the Gladiators 69-yard scoring run with 7:47 left in the A pair of touchdown passes by Casey began marching towards the Lakewood ball game. Therriault, an 84-yard kick-off return by end zone again, led by big running back Fowlerville went 65 yards in eight Stefean Simmons, a short TD run by Andrew Taylor, who’s so big and power­ plays, ending with a three-yard run by Therriault, and a long 75-yarder from ful he’s listed as a lineman on the Taylor into the Lakewood end zone to put Simmons gave the Vikings a 33-32 half­ Gladiators' roster. Taylor carried the ball his team back up two touchdowns with time lead. Donnini had three of his TD 24 times for 141 yards on the night, and 3:31 left to play. runs in the first half for Hastings, on runs scored three touchdowns. Despite Taylor’s big night, the Vikings of six, 25, and 31 yards, while Ashtin The Lakewood defense finally stiff­ outgained the Gladiators on the ground King added the Saxons’ first score on a ened with the Gladiators at the Viking 23321 to 268. five-yard plunge. yard line. On fourth down and nine. Behind Keller's seven carries for 125 Hastings defense put an end to the Wisuri dropped back to throw. His pass yards, Eddie Phillips rushed 11 times for shoot out in the second half. An 11 -yard was tipped at the ten and floated down 104 and Kyle Rowland 13 for 87 to lead pass from Therriault to Simmons late in behind the Lakewood defense into the the Viking offense. Fowlerville outthe fourth quarter was the Vikings’ only hands of wide receiver Dan Krctchman. gained the Vikings in total yards 417 to other offensive score. That was the two touchdown lead the 349. Wyoming Park also scored on an 82- Vikings fought to make up all night. Gabe O’Mara led the Lakewood yard kick-off return by Simmons in the “Is Fowlerville a better team than us?" defense with 11 tackles, while Phillips third quarter. said Veitch after the game. “No. they just and Cody Dupont had ten apiece. The special teams needs some work, didn’t make mistakes, and they got a cou­ Lakewood got on the board for the first but Rademacher was happy with his ple of breaks. We needed a break and we time with 6:31 left in the first quarter, defense’s nlay in the second half. really didn’t get one until the end." already trailing 14-0. Kyle Rowland “I think they tackled better and they Twice in the second half. Lakewood cut raced 20 yards for a score, then added the made plays,” said Rademacher. “The the Fowlerville lead down to eight points, two-point conversion run to cut the plays that you have to make to win and both times the Gladiators answered See FOOTBALL, next page games, they made those plays." with a score. The Saxon offense just kept rolling in the second half. Hastings came out and erased the Viking lead by scoring the fisL two touchdowns of the third quarter, on w one-yard run by King and a 56-yard run by Donnini. Hastings added fourth quarter touch­ downs on a two-yard run by Garrett Harris and a one-yard run by quarterback Kyle Girrbach. “The guys are executing," said Rademacher. "They’re figuring out how things work. The offensive line is making the adjustments up front that we need them to. Making room for the Saxons* stable of running backs to roam Friday night were center Jacksan Hoke, guards Branden Curtis and Curtis Green, tackles Mike Morehouse and Andrew Rhoades, and tight ends Chris Timmerman and Josh Jevicks. They helped Donnini average 8.1 yards per carry on the night, and that was just the second best average on the team. King carried the ball 11 times for 94 yards for an 8.7 per carry average. Running backs take off in all different directions as ftapie Valley senior quarterback Girrbach was solid at quarterback, Matt Gordeneer puts the ball into the belly of teammats Mat! Gam (27) in the first completing five of his ten passes for 77 quarter of the Lions loss to Hillsdale. (Photo by Perry Hardin; yards. He also connected on two-point conversion passes to Jevicks, Ashtin King, Braden King, and Harris. Hackett Catholic Central 47, Delton 6 Hackett Catholic Central racked up 308 yards of offense in a 47-6 win at home over the Delton Kellogg Panthers last Friday night. Delton couldn’t find an answer for Fighting Irish running back Ben Thayer rushed for 147 yards on just 12 carries. He scored on runs of 17 and one yard for the Fighting Irish. Jason Soisson and Josh Cook also scored two touchdowns each for the Irish, which is now 3-1 overall and 1-1 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Delton is now 0-2 in the conference. It was the second time this season the DK defense has given up seven touch­ downs in a game. Fowlerville 41, Lakewood 26 Lakewood running back Eddie Phillips secures the ball in his left hand and uses his right to push away a Gladiator line backer in the second half of Friday night's Capital Area Activities Division 3 contest on Unity Field. (Photc by Brett Bremer) Lakewood varsity football coach has talked a lot about his team needing to be perfect this year. To see perfection, he needed only look across Unity Reid at the Fowlerville Gladiators Friday night. Fowlerville improved to 4-0 on the sea­ son and 2-0 in the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 with a 41-26 vic­ tory over the Vikings. Veitch’s Vikings were as close to per­ fect as they have been all season, turning the ball over just twice. The two teams traded touchdowns throughout much of the night, and one of the Viking turnovers was a late interception by the Gladiators' Garrett St. Charles as Lakewood went to the air in the final minutes hoping to erase the two-touchdown deficit. The Gladiators haven’t turned the ball over once all season “To me. it was a great game." said Veitch. “It was one great football game. 1 wouldn't have changed anything out there. This is Fowlerville’s fourth game without a mistake, and this was their fourth big game." The Lakewood Vikings are now 2-2. �Page 24 - Thursday. September 22. 2005 - The Hastings Banner FOOTBALL, continued from previous page----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- — Gladiators lead to 14-8. It was the only two-point try the Vikings made good on. Fowlerville kicker Cabe Miller connected on five of his six extra-point tries. Rowland also scored on a nine-yard run late in the second quarter. Hamilton 32, Middleville 0 Thomapple Kellogg fell into a thirdplace tie with the South Christian Sailors and Caledonia Fighting Scots, in the O-K Gold Conference Friday night when they were routed by the Hamilton Hawkeyes 32-0. Hamilton lakes control of the confer­ ence with a 2-0 league record. Byron Center is 14). and the Trojans. Sailors, and Scots all sit at l-l after Friday night’s action. The Hawkeyes had their way with the Trojans on both sides of the ball in Hamilton Friday night. The Hawkeyes outrushed the Trojans 351 yards to 142, which is just a nice sta­ tistic unless Hawkeyes backed it up on the scoreboard, which they did, Shawn Schrotenboer got the scoring started for Hamilton with a 15-yard run in the opening quarter. Ruben Salinas scored the next three touchdowns to seal the victory heading into the final quarter. He scored on two runs of seven yards and one four-yard plunge. The Trojans had trouble taking down Salinas all evening. He carried the ball 19 times for 207 yards. The Trojan offense was led by senior running back Ben Ybcma. who carried the ball 23 times for 100 yards. Matt Bloume added to the Hawkeye lead with his 28-yird fourth quarter touchdown run. Trying to come from behind. TK quar­ terback Jason Blair. completed eight of his 17 passing attempts for 70 yards. Hamilton quarterback Daniel Saenebouttarath r .tempted just two pass­ es in the game, completing one for 11 yards to Matt Roscoe. Hillsdale 56. Maple Nalley 12 by Jon Gambee The Maple Valley Lions ran into a nest of Hornets Friday night, suffering their worst defeat in eight years and giving up more points in one game than the school has in 31 seasons. The 56-12 loss to Hillsdale dropped the Lions to 2-2 on the season and 1-1 in the Southern Michigan Athletic Association (South). How important is next week’s game against Stockbridge? Well, the last time the Lions started the season with at least three losses in their first five games was 1989 when they dropped the first three in a row and were 1-4 after five games. The last time Maple Valley gave up 56 points in one game was 1974 when Middleville beat the Lions 56-0. Depressing? Well, so was Friday. Hillsdale scored early and often, as Maple Valley felt the loss of 22 seniors off last year’s 9-2 team. After going four and out on their first series, the Hornets held Maple Valley and forced the Lions to punt on their first series. Then Hornet quarterback Brad Otterbein went to work. He moved his team 80 yards in only six plays, capping the drive with a 47-yard touchdown pass lo Michael Blanchard with 6:25 left in the first period. Zach Scoville's extra point made it 7-0 Hillsdale and it was a lead (he number five ranked team in Division 5 would never relinquish. Maple Valley failed to move the ball against a tough Homet defense and when the Lions were forced to punt on fourthand-six from their own 43-yard-line. Tim Campbell took the ball on his own 24 and relumed it 76 yards and another Hillsdale score. Though the extra-point failed, the Hornets led 13-0 with 3:38 still to play in the first quarter. . On their next series. Hillsdale needed only one play, a 37-yard scoring strike from Otterbein to Blanchard once again. It was 19-0 after only one period of The Hastings Saxons pour out onto the field to celebrate their 60-47 victory over Wyoming Park Friday night in Wyoming. It was the first win for the Saxons since 2003, and just the second victoiy in the past four seasons. The Vikings were 3-0 heading into the contest. play. Maple Valley finally got on the score­ board three plays into the second quarter when speedster Adam Lamphere ran 56 yards lo pay-dirt. Hillsdale answered with 4:23 left to play in the half on a 71-yard touchdown pass trom Otterbein to Mitch Benzing. His two-point conversion pass to Brandon Siakel made it 27-6. On their next series Maple Valley capped its scoring for the evening. The touchdown was set up by a 57-yard scam­ per by Tyler Christensen, giving the Lions first-and-goal on the Home*, five. Four plays later Tim Wood fought his way into the end zone. The second half was all Hillsdale. Campbell returned another punt for a touchdown, going 88 yards with 6:58 to play in the third quarter and the extra point made it 35-12 w ith a lot of football yet to play. Unfortunately, most of it was played by Hillsdale. In the fourth quarter, the Hornets scored three more times. One the first play of the period. Otterbein hit Blanchard in the comer of the end zone. When the Lions fumbled the ball away on the first play from scrimmage on the next series, Hillsdale needed only four plays lo score again, this lime on a 15yard run by Matt English. The game's final touchdown came on a 12 yard touchdown pass from Otterbein to Siakel with 6:48 left to play. Statistically. Otterbein finished the night 10 of 15 passing for 205 yards and four touchdowns. The senior quarterback added another 53 yards rushing. Blanchard had three catch­ es for 76 yards and three touchdowns. English was Hillsdale's leading rusher with 58 yards on only eight carries. Christensen led Maple Valley’s attack with 91 yards on 11 carries and Lamphere GO FARTHER WITH DREISBACH MOTORS Dannon and Page were looking for a vehicle with better gas mileage. They decided to visit the place where they bought their last 2 vehicles, Dreisbach Motors. That's when they fell in love with the Pontiac G6. The G6 has bold, clean styling, lots of interior room and is fun to drive. And the G6 gets impressive fuel economy with over 30 mpg highway! So if you are looking to go a bit farther on a full tank, go no farther than your local home town Pontiac dealer, Dreisbach Motors. finished the night with 82 yards on eight carries. Hillsdale rolled up 368 total yards on the night, while Maple Valley finished with 169. After the game. Maple Valley Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt was contrite. “They are an excellent football team, well coached and deserving of their rank­ ing in the top five in the state.’’ he said. “We just didn't play very well, there's no other way to say it. “We gave up big plays on special teams and on offense we couldn't move the bail very well and on defense we just couldn’t stop them. There’s just not much more you can say. “Now we have to get ready for Stockbridge. We have a lot of work to do.” The Panthers are coming off a narrow 7-6 defeat at the hands of Brooklyn Columbia Central Friday. After winning their first two games. Stockbridge has dropped two in a row and like Maple Valley arc looking to get back on the winning track. History favors the Lions as Maple Valley has won all three previ­ ous contests between the two schools dur­ ing the Guenther Mittelstaedt era (13-7 in 1987. 34-8 in 1995 and 47-0 in 1996). HURRY! TIME IS RUNNING OUT! Employee pricing to everyone ends Sept 30 06 ENVOY DENALI 06 YUKON DENALI • Unique Denaii accents • Seats 7 adufts • Votlac 5300 V8 • 2WD or 4WD w/Autotrac • StabihTrak enhancement • 4-speed auto w/overdrive Navigation Radio System available! • Unique Denaii interior • Seats up to 8 people •Vortec6000 V8 • Fut-bma AWD ■ StabdiTrak enhancement • 4-speed auto w/overdrive Navigation Radio System available' . 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The Saxons will go up against a tough Marshall team this Saturday at PER MONTH 05 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX POWER SEAT. CD. SHARP' $280 PER MONTH home. 02 CHEVY SILVERADO 3rd & 4th Grade Team 1 4X4 5.3 V8.34K MILES *350 PER MONTH Just add tax. title & license. Best rates & terms with approved credit. Visit us on the web at www.dreisbachmotors.com Dreisbach 328 N. Michigan Avt. Hastings (269) 948-8000 locally Owned & Operated Exatmi. GMIZ memacAA; saxa wool m am tnc Oeetxjch DonGeH^ Bane Signs Chra Stvermon J Amy Tart SAIBHOUB Men 4 WM ix* 8 KjO Tix/ATflinNft SonxWnrw nocr> SeT.TCE HOUK Mor A WM 8-7 >ue Thu 8 f” 8-5 The Hastings 3rd & 4lh grade team I. after a 35 - 12 loss to Lakeview in the opening week of the season, turned things around for a crushing victory over Marshall on Saturday. 46-8. Leading off the scoring drive for the Saxons was Ben Schilz. Schilz had 127 yards rushing for the day and three touchdowns. Other Saxons with rushing touchdowns were Mitchell Gee, Jason Slaughter. Brody Madden, and Dakota Rose. Travis Hoffman scored two two-point con­ versions for the day. Keegan Harvath also had a great day on offense with a 46-yard run that placed the Saxons into scoring position. On defense. Cole Decker, from the safety position, forced a fumble at a key point in the game, leading to one of the Saxon touchdowns. The Saxons had four fumble recoveries picked up by Josh Ehredt. Slaughter, Madden, and Evan Han. Leading the Saxons in tackles for the day were Rose and Slaughter with five each. Catching four tackles apiece were Ehredt and Had. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-09-29.pdf 679be169838763712cc176d3fb136560 PDF Text Text ' MSTIIGSPMUCUttAW mtCMuaoifl Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HastingsBanner PRICE 50C Thursday. September 29, 2005 VOLUME 152, No. 39 McNeill ends stormy tenure as prosecutor Marching band invitational set The Hastings Saxon Marching Band and Band Boosters will be hosts for the 13th arnual Hastings Marching Band" Invitational Saturday afternoon. Oct. 1. at Johnson Field. Twenty-one high school marching bands from West Michigan will converge on Hastings for this day-long event, which brings together music and motion for an entertaining afternoon for the entire family. The participa’ing bands arc divided into classifications based on school size. In Class D the Grand Rapids Catholic Central band will perform at noon, fol­ lowed by Maf in al 12:15. In Class C, Maple Valley will perform at 12:30, followed by Kelloggsvillc at 12:45. Leslie at 1, Delton-Kellogg at 1:15. Quincy 1:30, Ionia 1:45 and Olivet at 2. The Class A division will be next, with Kalamazoo Central at 3:15, Eaton Rapids 3: 30, Kenowa Hills 3:45, and Battle Creek Central at 4. In Class B, Gull Lake will take the field r. 4:30. followed by Plainwell at 4: 45, Wyoming Rogen 5. Byron Center 5: 15, Lakewood 5:45. Comstock 6. Otsego 6:15 and finally Hastings at 6:30. AU the participating bands will receive trophies based on their placement, which will be determined by a seven-member judging panel in the areas of field com­ manders, percussion, color guard, music performance, music effect, marching per­ formance and visual effect. Admission for this event is $5 for adults, $4 for students and senior citizens, and families can be admitted at a rate of $15. Progressive Dems will meet Oct. 12 The local chapter of the Progressive Democrate of West Michigan will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12. at the Thomapple Township Hall. 200 E. Main St. Middleville. The evening's program will be the read­ ing of the by-laws for any changes, addi­ tions and/or deletions which shall then be submitted for approval and ratification at the annual meeting in November. All people interested in meeting like­ minded people who arc working together to create public policies that support human rights, economic equality and social and environmental justice are wel­ come. ILR luncheon set for Friday Th- Institute for Learning in Retirement at Kellogg Community College will have the fall semester lunch­ eon and social Friday. Sept. 30, al the Hastings campus of KCC. The featured speaker will be Dr. Jim Atkinson, volunteer leader for the Barry County Literacy Council. The catered lunch will begin at noon followed by the program and announce­ ment of fall semester learning opportuni­ ties for older adults. The cost of the luncheon is $8 per person and all are invited to attend. ILR is a community-based organiza­ tion of men and women age 50 and older who share a love for learning. They cre­ ate classes and field trips that are of inter­ est to the members. The ILR is affiliated with the national Elderhostel program. For more information or reservations for the luncheon, call 948-9500. exten­ sion 2838. See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 by David T. Young Editor Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill resigned last Thursday to become the new owner of Mace Pharmacy in Nashville. McNeill officially turned in his resignation to Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher, effective Monday. Oct. 3. A registered phar­ macist. he purchased the drug store business from Dave and Kathy Mace, who have owned Macc Pharmacy in Nashville for more than 27 years and were recently honored as grand marshals of the Harvest Festival parade. Dave Mace confirmed that he and his wife have sold their pharmacy to McNeill. “I’ve known Shane a long time and he has been working for me off and on as a pharma­ cist for a long time." said Mace. “I'm happy for him and I'm happy for me." Mace said he anticipates McNeill, a regis­ tered pharmacist, will take over the business around the first of October. "He said he's planning on keeping all the employees and he's got a good substitute pharmacist, so I’m hoping he won’t need me loo much.” said Mace. “I’m ready for a long vacation. “He is a super guy, very caring and sensi­ tive. 1 think he was ready for a change and so was 1." said Mace. “I think God’s got a plan for us and I’m not going to fight it." Mace said that he and Kathy were honored to be chosen as the grand marshals of the Harvest Festival parade and have no plans to leave Nashville. McNeill, who has served as prosecutor for nearly five years, wrote. “When 1 returned to this office five years ago, I set one primary objective. Having long since accomplished this goal and having other opportunities for our family. I am resigning as prosecuting attorney for Barry County effective October 3. 2005. If you feel it is necessary. I will remain in the position at your request and vacate immediately upon selection of a suc­ cessor (although I would rather not.) The cur­ rent staff of the office is excellent and more than to the task of handling what may arise pending your decision. "I have had the honor of appearing before See MCNEILL, page 16 Prosecuting Attorney Gordon Shane McNeill Local man elemi of child porn COA protests David Wren Jr.. 3X at Hasting,, was acquitted Sept. 19 of charges that he was in poneaakm of child pornography on his computer. Wren, a former president of the local chapter of the Jaycees, was cleared of two charges in a bench trial before Cicruit Judge James H. Fisher. He had pleaded not guilty to two counts against him in con­ nection with an investigation of his com­ puter after be had some repair work done and a complaint was made to the Hastings Police Department. The computer later was sent for analysis at a laboratory in Battle Creek. Wren originally was charged with one count of using a computer to commit a crime and one count of possession of child sexually abusive material from 2004 to February 2005. The maximum penalty for these kinds of charges is four to seven years in prison and/or $5,000 to $ 10,000 in fines. David Makled, who was Wren's defense attorney, said the charges were made in error because of a misunderstanding of what was on the computer and bow ts got there. “This cans sbould serve ««* a caution­ ary tale to other* about what can happen white surfing the Internet,” the attorney said. "The Internet b a vast unregulated jungle foil of predator* and hacker*. “The case against David was baaed on a group of web she link* and a set of photos found in bi* temporary Internet file*. Tho.uth an Internet expert, we were able to prove that rb- link* were deposhed by two specific computer viruses. We were abo able to prove that the photos came ftam a single web she that popped up on David** computer on one occasion after be attempt­ ed to visit what appeared to be a teghhute, legal webshe. After a complete forensic scan of David’s computer hard drive, no evidence of searching child pornographic sites or downloading photos was ever found. “I strongly suggest caution when surfing the Internet, especially if yon do not have the latest anti-vim* and security protaction on your PC." the county’s $15,000 cut David Wren Jr. by David T. Young Editor The Barry County Commission On Aging is upset khout a proposed $15,000 cut in annual support from the Board of Commissioners, even though it stands to gain an additional $500.000 next y*sr in millage revenue. Representatives from the ?OA Board vnd some employees appeared before the County Board Tuesday night at the Orangrville Township Hall to plead their case after tear., ing about the $15,000 reduction proposed in committee meetings. The County Board plans to have a hearing on the proposed 2006 budget at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning. Oct. 25. in its chambers on the fourth floor of the county courthouse in Hastings. See COA. page 15 Master plan hearing draws crowds; special meeting set by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer After the public hearing Monday night, when a majority of about 100 members of the audience expressed opposition to the plan as presented, the Barry County Planning Commission set a special meeting for 3 p.m. Friday. Sept. 30. at the Barry County Courts and Law Building to determine the fate of the proposed county-wide master plan. After the hearing was closed. County Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus said. "I think we heard an awful lot of com­ ments from people this evening. The process involved is. first of all. we have to decide if what we have done is appropriate; if you are comfortable with the plan as presented, based on the comments we have heard "Really that happens in two phases. We have a map that wc have created and you have text, and you can probably address those indi­ vidually. Now. it’s 9:45 and wc need to close up by 10... I’m recommending you table it and digest what was said and try to meet again. “We have to do this, as much as every body wants the timing to go slow. Timing is an issue. There are a number of aspects out there that are affected by this plan." he continued. mentioning the consortium on development rights and the hazard mitigation portions of the plan need to be concluded. "There is a process that this goes on to the Board of Commissioners where they will take your suggestions, review them, either accept them or tum them back... we have a meeting with Board of Commissioners on Monday (mom•ng) and if possible we would like to have this at least have this discussed so we can present the board with our findings.” McManus told members of the audience that though Friday's meeting would be open to the public, there would be no time for pub­ lic comment. The meeting was scheduled solely to allow members of the planing com­ mission to discuss the proposed master plan and determine whether or not they would rec­ ommend the County Board adopt it as pre­ sented. During Monday’s hearing each member of the audience was given an opportunity to express his or her opinion on the proposed master plan after watching a presentation by Jay Killpatrick from Williams & Works in Grand Rapids, the engineering consulting firm in Grand Rapids hired by the county to See PLAN, page 14 CROP Walkin’ in the rain Light raindrops kept falling on Delton CROP walkers along most of Sunday's route through town, but none of the 105 participants let it deter them from making the trek. Linder the cover of their umbrellas, the Buckland family. Patrick and Cindy and their children Jared and Maxwell, were among the walkers The event raised about $5,500 to fight hunger in the Delton area and around the world and funds for Church World Service, sponsor of the event, to assist in disaster and refugee work in more than 80 countries, including the U.S (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) �flUSJiJ.♦' '8TWM U < v u i I ;i MM fouk M Uh. !M Page 2 - Thursday September 29. 2005 - The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Habitat dinner set for Oct. 7 Barry County Habitat lor Humanity once again will sene its Swiss steak and chicken dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday. Oct. 7. al the First United Methodist Church, located on Green Street in Hastings. The meal is available for a donation and proceeds will help build housir g for county residents in need of a decent heme. In addition to the meats, the menu includes mashed potatoes, gravy, a veg­ etable. salad, homemade desserts and bev- 1 Thomapple Arts Council spoke at one of the Art Hops and said they realized both J organizations were planning to have a wine | tasting event to raise funds for their respec- I live organizations. The two realized the benefit of joining ; forces, and as a result the “Wine in the j Gardens” benefit came to fruition. All pro- ■ ceeds will be divided between the two organizations. "Felpausch Express is helping us with the wine selection. Come uute the wine. If you like the wine, you will be able to order the wine by the bottle or the cane through Felpausch Express. Each purchase benefits erages . .. Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical Christian housing ministry. Volunteers work in partnership with low income families to build simple, decent homes that are sold al cost and without interest to the families. Payments received from Habitat homeowners arc recycled to build more bouses. For more information about Habitat, please call 269-948-9939. Those who would like to make a taxdeductiblc donation to Habitat and can t -trend the upcoming dinner, may send a check to Barry County Habitat for Humanity. P.O. Box 234; Hastings. Mich. 49058. A perry featuring music oldies from the 1950s. '60s and '70s is being planned for Saturday evening. Oct 15. at the Hastings Country Club. Proceeds will benefit the campaign to build a new library in Hastings. Anyone is invited to play or watch this unusual fund-raising music trivia contest beginning with sign-in and registration at 6 p m Oct 15 at the Hastings Country Ch*. I “Name That Tune for the Library" is a JAd Graphics sponsored show Those who want to test their music memories against a hand-picked Hastings library team arc invited to go four-on-four with the host quartet Foursomes who want to rake on the library quartet will be asked to sign in al the start of the evening, to give each of their teams a special and colonul name, come dressed in weird outfits if they like and designate a captain, who will be the arts." Fchsenfeld says Anyone who enjoys wine, enjoys the arts, or just looking for a fun event is invit­ ed to spend the evening in the garden. Tickets are $12 per person and can pur­ chased al the Community Music School. Thomapple Arts Council. Felpausch Express and Stale Grounds Coffee Shop or by calling 948-9441 or 945-2002. The Community Music School provide, music and voice le-soo: to community members of all ages. The Thomapple Arts Council provides visual art classes, gallery shows, as well as concerts to enrich Barry County through arts and culture Tree ID hikes set Oct 8,13 An informative hike to learn to identify 1 trees in their foil grandeur will be offered 1 twice next month at the Pierce Cedar Creek : Institute. Reservations are required for the bikes. . offered at 10 am. Saturday. Oct 8. and then I again on Thursday, Oct 13. at 5:30 pjn. I This slow-paced hike can be ideal fix those who want to brush up on their tree identification skills or for beginners who want to Icam new identification skills. Hikes last about an hour and a half to two hours. This also is a great opportun-ty for Hastings Middle School students to learn trees for their leaf collection projects. Participants may want to consider bring­ ing a notebook or journal to take notes and a bag to collect leaf samples For additional convenience, the institute is offering tint same hike al two different Four county stops included on solar home tour Saturday rcseent light bulb, which use a third of the 1 «insulated and filled with sand. The water warmed by the sun is pumped <electricity of • regular bulb. The electricity that is generated by the sun passes through an Ithrough tubes to the bottom of the sand in the I inverter, which serves two main purposes. Ibasement. Slowly, over time, the warmth i from the tubes moves up through the sand and The first purpose is to store the solar generat­ I ed warms the home during the winter months. i energy at an optimum level in a bank of 16 Anderson said it takes about a month and deep cycle batteries. The second is to change Solar Tour. this direct current (DC) solar power into 110 The home is located at 10350 South Gurd half for the heat to rise up through the sand The floor of the house has a constant warmth, volt alternating current (AC), the type of elec­ Road in Dowling. tricity found in a conventional house. The Southwest Michigan Tour of Solar so there are no cold spots in the home like The only appliances run directly on DC Buildings includes eight local solar powered with forced-air healing. There is also a counter-flow masonry stove solar power are the special refrigerator and buildings open for public tours on Saturday. freezer. All other appliances in the home run Oct I. Dale Anderson will be conducting the that can provide heat. This type of fireplace allows a homeowner to draw more heat out of on the standard 110 volt AC power produced tours of the house. in the inverter using the solar power collected The building demonstrates a theme of cap­ wood. In the Gurd Road home, the fireplace is by the panels on the roof. turing energy in a unique way and using it The kitchen is filled with light from a sky­ efficiently. The house features many environ­ located in the center, with its backside located light that feels to the eye exactly like a regu in one bedroom. Anderson said in the winlementally friendly items, including energy lar bulb. efficient appliances, ecological landscaping, months the fireplace really isn't needed, in Another unique feature of the house is that energy efficient windows, fluorescent light­ that the house stays pretty warm To allow in fresh air. the home has an air- water heater gets sort of a break, in that the ing. hydronic in-floor heat, masonry stove, to-air heat exchanger, which Anderson water from the well is pre-heated by passing solar heated water and wood heat. through a coil placed in a tank full of solarAnderson said the house was an experi­ described as a glorified exhaust fan Since the house was built so air tight, it is heated water before it gets to the water heater. ment to sec if a house that was solar heated The home does not feature air condition and ran on solar electricity could be '.easible necessary to install the feature to allow for air ing. rather it has cross ventilation in every quality and as a place for moisture to go. for Michigan. The system removes and replaces the same room, including the interior bedroom. The home was built in the mid-1990s and The other locations for the solar homes on has fared very well for the homeowner. It is amount of air from the home. The system also the tour include: super-insulated with two-by-sixes used in recovers 60 to 75 percent of the heat in the • Bob Brown. 3297 South M-37 Highway. construction of the walls. Surrounding the exhaust air. and returns it to the home. Throughout the house there are a lol of Hastings home is natural landscaping that the home­ • • Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. 701 W. windows to bring in the warmth of the sun owner likes to be a little bit wild. Cloverdate Road. Hastings The uniqueness of the house also shows up and its light. The windows are special (Low-c • Al Conklin. 2141 South M-37. Hastings in its barrier free design. There are accommo­ glass) in that they allow in the light waves, • Bob Kildea and Louise Poirier. 6645 W. R dations throughout for persons with limited but can trap or block heat waves. The house faces south, as a way to take Ave.. Schoolcraft mobility, like those in wheelchairs. , • Art Toy and Sharon Crotser-Toy. 54630 On the roof, there are seven panels that advantage of the most sunlight. The Low-E is i MXh Avenue. Lawrence water is pumped through and heated by the a clear glass that has a microscopically-thin • Maynard Kaufman/Barb Geisler, 26041 sun. The water that picks up the heat is what coaling of metal oxide. This allows the sun's heat and light to passi CR 681. Bangor ultimately warms the home. • • Dan Vandenhecde. 639 North 13th Si.. Anderson said when walking in the house itI through the glass into the building. At the : Nites appears to have been built on a concrete slab,. same time, it blocks heat from leaving the For a map or more information, please con­ but actually it does have a basement. The: room, reducing heal loss considerably. Also on the roof, there are 28 pbotovolalic tact Bob Kiktea at 269-372-2496 or go to unique thing is that the basement is super-. www.glrea.org panels that create electricity from the sun. All of the ceiling lights use a compact flo- by Marde Westover Staff Writer A stunning home on Gurd Road that started as a type of experiment now is the jewel of the owner and creator’s eye as part of the American Solar Energy Society’s National I TIES Chief i Marentette tesigns post , times and dates. I The cost for members is $3 pqjMpt w $6 for families. The noo-qiem^|jpQ^$5 The two foursomes will lake turns in per person or $10 for families (unmrinatc hearing information on the artists, the year family members only please). and then actual musical excerpts from the songs. The captain then must give the final 269-721-4190. answer, identifying the title of the song The task is simply to "name that tune.When a team answers incorrectly, it will be assessed one strike. A second incorrect response will resuh in strike two. However, in order for the fatal strike three to be declared, the opposing team must answer the same question correctly. If not, it will be regarded instead as just a foul ball ind the Historic Bowens Mills will have its sec­ matchup will continue until one team’s ond of this fall’s "It’s Cider Tune Festival” “side is retired” with three strikes. The era the music will be taken from series the weekend of OcL i and 2 with a starts with the year 1955. the birth of rock by the Fork River Free Trappers. 1 ’n roll, and ends with the year 1979. The “It's Cider Tune" festivals arc held | from noon to 5 p m. on four consecutive I Saturdays and Sundays between the last I weekend in September and OcL 16. The Mountain Men group is past of the Michigan Brigade of the American I Mountain Men. a national 1 JOO member group dedicated to preserving history of the The Barry County Chamber of American fur trading era. Commerce will have a Folk Festival. Road The Fork River Free Trappers take their I Rally & Show Saturday. Oct. 8. on the grounds of Historic Charlton Park in name from the Thomapple River, called the Fork River by early settlers, after the Indian Hastings. * The car. truck, and motorcycle show expression meaning ’River of the Two starts at 10 a.m. with participation in the Tongues.’ Their authentic encampment dis­ play includes only the most primitive of rally and show at a cost of $10 per entry. General admission for events is $5 per tools: carved wooden bowls for eating and adult. $3 for children 5 to 12; and kids canvas lodges for sleeping. They also wear under five are free the traditional clothing, typical of the As part of the fun. the road rally offers a mountain man era. which stretched from 60 to 80 mile mapped lour of Barry County. about 1800 to 1840. after which for trading The first vehicle out will be at 10 a.nt and dwindled due to the introductici of silk the last will leave at noon. A drawing for a $500 cash grand prize is from the Orient This group has been instrumental in set for 4:30 p.m. numerous restorations at Historic Bowens At the park, participants travel back in Itime and experience life in Victorian Mills. ‘Cider Time’fests continue Oct. 1,2 Kindermurak and private lessons are explored at tits Community Music School. Music School fall fest is Oct. 8 Folk Fest slated at Charlton Park America, including kids games, demonstra­ tions. tours of the village, hay rides, enter­ tainment. crafts, food, petting zoo. black­ smith demonstration, candle dipping. Native American tour, and com husk doll making. For more information please call the Barry County Chamber of Commerce al (269)945-2454. Wine tasting fund-raiser set The Community Music School and lite Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County will hold a wine tasting event from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday in the gardens of the Youngs and Hawkins families on Green Street i.» Hastings. Steve Youngs of the Community Music­ School and Lizanne Fchsenfeld of the Free potatoes offered today The Society of St Andrews of the United Methodist Church will offer free potatoes from 8 a-m. until they're gone today (Thursday. Sept. 29) at the Middleville United Methodist Church. Ill Church St Bring your own container to collect the potatoes. The distribution is intended for low-income people Local food bank rectptents are invited to participate. Mark Marentette The Thomapple Township Board held a special session Tuesday night to accept the resignation of Mark Marentette as adminis­ trator of Thomapple Township Emergency Services. Marentette told the board he had personal reasons for resigning and the Grand Rapids Press reported he was stepping down for health reasons. He had been named chief, replacing Bob Woodward, after an extensive search in February 2002. According to a press release issued by the board. Marentette said. “It has been a sincere pleasure to serve the citizens of the TTES area.” Marentette had worked since 2002 to improve training, the insurance rating and response time for TIES. He said. “We have fire, rescue and medical services that provide exemplary protection for the community.” . Marentettc’s term as chief was not without controversy with some staff members citing OSHA violations, poor interpersonal commu­ nications and differences with Barry County Dispatch and other fire chiefs in the area. On the plus side, the flashover training facility was installed, a new fire station levy was passed and a new facility serves the com­ munity and insurance ratings improved with­ in the TTES coverage area. TTES Deputy Chief David Middleton has been named acting chief. The township his not decided on how to proceed with the search for a new TTES chief. The public is invited to explore opportuni­ ties to learn and perforin at the Community Musk School Fall Festival from 10 rm to noon Saturday. Oct. 8. at First United Methodist Church. 209 West Green St Students and faculty members will per­ form. and refreshments will be served. Instructors will be available to discuss offer­ ings. whkh include private lessons for chil­ dren and adults in most band and orchestra instruments, guitar, voice and piano; and Kindermusik classes for ages newborn to 5 years. Coordinator Steve Youngs and assistants will be available to register new students Tuition will be prorated for students enrolling mid-semester. Children in grades third through fifth can join the Hastings Kids Choir, whkh rehearses once a week and performs in Hastings schools and elsewhere The Community Musk School accepts all applicants regardless of age or skill a.-el. with financial aid available to qualifying fam­ ilies. For more information, call Steve Youngs at 948-9441. The Community Music Schools in Hastings and Battle Creek are programs of the Music Center of Sooth Central Michigan, which also encompasses the Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra. Boychoir. Gifts’ Chorus. Community Chorus. Pops Ensemble. Ars Voce, and IMPACT (Inner-city Music­ Proving Arts Can Teach). The Hastings Community Music School is funded in part by a grant from the Barry Community Foundation. The Music Center of South Central Michigan is a member agency of the United Arts Council of Calhoun County, funded in part by National Endowment for the Arts and the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. Streetscape moving along Rivertown Contractor, general contractor for the Downtown Development Authority's Streetscape improvement project, continues to make progress in the Court Street-Church Street area. Most of the necessary subsurface utility work is now finished, and efforts have shifted to completion of the curb and gutter projec­ tions. stamped sidewalks, landscape planters, pedestrian crosswalks and other surface improvements. The contractor hopes to be ready to place asphalt pavement and restore the roadways tn the Court Street - Church Street area by early next week. While portions of Church and Court streets remain temporarily closed to through trafficdue to the construction work, access to all o< the businesses and facilities in the downtown remains readily available. Motorists wishing to gain access to West Court Street may do so by following either State Street or Center Street to South Jefferson Street, and then con­ tinuing along South Jefferson Street to West Court Street. The public parking lots in the downtown all remain open for use. Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield said in a prepared statement to citizens. “We great­ ly appreciate your patience as we continue to enhance our wonderful community. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 29. 2005 - Page 3 Delton CROP Walk has large turnout despite rain A colorful rainbow of umbrellas covered the heads of most of the Delton Area Community CROP Walkers Sunday as they hiked along a route through town to raise funds and awareness that poor and hungry people around the world have no choice but to walk for food, waler and safety. They also walked and raised funds to provide food for their Delton area neighbors who are strug­ gling to make ends meet. One hundred and five people participated in the 14th annual Delton CROP Walk, and Walk Co-coordinators Dee DeFields and Elaine Gilbert said they were thrilled with the response, which was an increase over last year’s 73 walkers. “I was thrilled to see all the young people.” DeFields said. “Il was a gcxxi turnout. Everyone seemed to be really involved and it was a nice feeling." To date, pledges of $5,500 have been received to fight hunger and provide disaster and refugee relief, and they arc hoping that more funds will be forthcoming from folks who weren’t able to attend but still plan on collecting funds for CROP and from people and businesses who haven’t made a donation yet. ^Tt«ough we didn’t meet our goal of $7,000, wc are very grateful for each dollar donated and for every walker.” Gilbert said, noting there were many new CROP walkers at the event. During the walk, a light rainfall persisted, but it didn't seem to daunt participants or take away the fun. Gilbcn said. Walkers were given the option to walk indoors in the gym and fellowship hall at Faith United Methodist Church, which hosted the walk, but everyone chose to stroll outdoors. Lois Baylor was the top walker this year, raising the most funds for CROP in the Delton Walk. She raised $325 and was awarded a gift certificate from Blackhawk Restaurant in Richland. Anne Humphrey was the second place walker, raising $308. She received a gift certificate from the County Scat Restaurant in Hastings. Jim Slater, the third top walker with $285, received a gift certificate from Beverly’s Hair Company in Delton. Mary Sager, the fourth place walker with $255. was given a gift certificate from Sajo’s. Besides Baylor. Humphrey. Slater and Sager, those who raised more than $150 were Lilah Francisco. Natalie Wahl. Tim Warren and family. Sharen Robertson. Sister Constance Fifelski. Dec DeHelds and Elaine Gilbert. Students in Janice Dekker's CCD classes at St. Ambrose Church and their families collec­ tively raised $525 for CROP, which was the largest group collection. A contribution of $230 was given by McCallum United Brethren Church in the name of church member Don Clum, who was not able to participate this year and who pre­ viously had been the Delton Walk's top fundraiser since 1999. Michigan Career & Technical Institute, located on Pine Lake, had 16 walkers partici­ pate. Several Delton Kellogg High School stu­ dents from Interact, a group sponsored by the Delton Area Rotary, also walked. Gilbert noted that in the past 13 years, the Delton CROP Walk has raised more than $90,000. DeFields told the crowd about the door prizes (a new addition to the event) that were available, including a stuffed giraffe named Iman:. Imani is the giraffe caricature that Church World Service, sponsor of the CROP Walk, uses in promotional materials and in its children's curriculum. “Imani means hope in the Swahili lan­ guage." she said. Not only are giraffes the tallest creatures on earth. ”they also have one of the biggest hearts in the animal kingdom. Keeping this in mind, the way I look at it, being in the CROP Walk makes us all Imanis - big hearted, sticking out our necks to make a big difference in the world. We. too. are hope to many." DeFields quoted a few lines from Scripture from Isaiah 58: “I’ll tell you what it really means to worship the Lord... Give your food to the hungry and care for the homeless. Then your light will shine in the dark: your darkest hour will be like the noonday sun.’’ Mike Madill, of the Blue Water Rockers arid the Kedron band, and his friend, Richard Strobel provided entertainment while walkers Sharen Robertson Jessica Barnes and and daughter granddaughter Katryna were the first to start on the walk. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) registered. Before a send-off prayer by Pastor Daniel Hofmann of Faith United Methodist Church, the musicians also sent walkers off on a musical note, playing a song Madill wrote for the event. “Walk to Feed the World.” As walkers ended their trek, they were wel­ comed by the smell of freshly popped pop­ corn. piano music by Stacey Hughes and a variety of refreshments. The popcorn was provided by Barry and Jan Beamish. Delton Floral donated colorful balloons that were tied to the strollers of some of the children or carried by some of the walkers along the route. Mary Finn, Margaret Bromley and Wainctta Holmes handled registration and served refreshments and Patty Harrington assisted with refreshment setup and also walked. Bob Kyle drove the 'CROPmobile' along the route in case anyone needed a ride back to church. Willie and Mary Sager, Lois Baylor, Jan Beamish, Wainetta Holmes, Bob and Wilma Kyle and others helped with When it rains. CROP Walk signs can double as protective head gear as these young walkers begin the trek in Delton: Michael Bassett (in front) and Andrew Jackson. With them are John Selfpack, carrying a water bottle, and Jeff Jackson (behind Michael) with the red pompom. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) cleanup after the event. “We thank all those who helped in any way.” Gilbert said. Twenty-five percent of the CROP proceeds stay in Delton to help area neighbors in need through the St. Ambrose Community Food Pantry and the Faith United Methodist Church’s Emergency Food Cupboard. Representatives from those two groups have said the CROP funds have been a blessing to supplement other funding to fill local needs. The other CROP funds go to the work of Church World Service (CWS). sponsor of the walk, and other designated agencies that assist with humanitarian needs, including nat­ ural disasters such as Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and man-made disasters, in more than 80 countries, including the U.S. Stacey Hughes entertained at the piano during refreshment time after the walk. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) Carson Driscoll was a >rst time CROP stroller rider, pushed by his grandmother Dee DeFields, co-coordinator of tht »valk They are walking with Ruth Hughes (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) The top three walkers in the 14th annual Delton Area Community CROP Walk were Raindrops didn't take away the smiles of Elizabeth Jackson, Molly Egelkraut and Sarah Bassett as they walked in the Delton Area Community CROP Walk Sunday. (from left) Lois Baylor, first place; Jim Slater, third place- and Anne Humphrey, second place. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) (Photo by Kim Roberts) Laura Crookston and her Old English All ages didn't seem to mind the rain as they participated in the CROP Walk. (Photo by Kim Roberts) Sheep Dog, Tapanga. were among the Walkers were treated to an array of refreshments after the walk. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) 105 walkers. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert). �Pag« 4 - Thursday. September 29 2005 - The Hastings Banner Break the silence: Ask ‘am I raising an abuser?’ To the editor: Why no story on Coast Guard Cadet? To whom it may concern (or should I say to whom it should concern): As is apparent by my opening. I am con­ tacting you to register my extreme disap­ pointment that neither of you found the attached news release worthy of being pub­ lished in your papers. (If I am incorrect regarding the decision not to publish this please accept my apologies as I live overseas and am relying on recollection of friends and family members. There was, however, no indication that the release was not received). 1 have just returned from a visit to my home state. Michigan, and while perusing the local papers at my parents remembered to ask them if they had seen a press release about my youngest son, now 3/C Cadet Michael Gibson. No one could recall seeing such an article. In iooking at the Hastings Banner. Sun and News, Reminder and the GR Press. I could find many articles citing drug arrests, traffic violations, weddings, anniversaries, school events, and even an article or two about my parents. Bob and Helen Wenger, being cited recently for their community involvement in the Middleville area. In light of the recent very successful endeavors of the Coast Guard to rescue resi­ dents in the southern states. I thought perhaps you would like to reconsider your decision not to publish this article and assure me that when a future release is sent to you this next year you will find space for it. My husband, Edward Gibson, also from Middleville. Barry County has recently retired after serving in the FBI for more than 20 years of which the last five years have been spent working as an Assistant Legal Attache at the U.S. Embassy in London. Though we moved from Michigan to Virginia in 1985, we continue to own land in the area (and thus pay taxes) and have many friends and family members who reside in the area and would be interested in this article. Though I realize good news docs not "sell." 1 had expected, especially my local home­ town paper, to publish a press release sent on behalf of the US Coast Guard re one of its cadets. Living in the United Kingdom when 9/11 occurred and seeing the patriotic ■ ' Io nn.Uqo I Im .unarnju response from Americans made me very proud to represent the U.S. overseas; the fail­ ure of my local newspapers to publish this article greatly disappointed me. Call me a proud mother but 1 find it hard to believe there was not space to publish this release. Given the threat of terrorism in the U.S. and the world and the current economic situation in Michigan, the young people of the area need to see the Coast Guard as an excit­ ing and rewarding way to serve their country. Enough said. Thank you for your time. Christina and Edward Gibson. Fomeriy of Alto, Middleville Editor's Note: We do not itcail ever receiv­ ing any press release cr information about Cadet Michael W. Gibson, thus we made no decision not to publish. Now that we have it, we plan to include it in an upcoming edition of the Sun & News and perhaps the Reminder. Property owner has all the rights Dear editor: I was very amused by last week’s editorial headline “Individual vs. County not an easy choice." Maybe not from where the editor sits, but I will make this easy. It is the individual who has the rights. It’s not 8 "balancing act" its pure and easy to understand. The owner of any property has the rights to do with it as he wants, whether it is farming or selling it to a developer. It is the owner that, through his hard work and sweat of his brow, purchased the land, and paid taxes on it. It is his right to use his land the way he wants to. If Mr. Jacobs remembers, we had a refer­ endum on Farmland Preservation on one of our past elections. It was defeated! This socalled "master plan’ cooked up by the Barry County Board of Commissioners seems to be a way for the commissioners to sidestep the peopk-'*. decision at the ballot box and infer their own dcciwons. nd sldrtnn’v They’re effectively saying "We don’t care about your vote, we will do what we want to anyway" And this form of government is dangerous and needs to be stopped. Michael Mills. Hastings Are we gouged at. the pump? Dear editor: editor! I’m curious as to how our gas prices could go up so fast and so high when the Hurricane Katrina just happened and Hurricane Rita hasn’t hit yet? If Exxon was making 2.5 million dollars a minute, couldn't that be considered price gouging? Why can’t they be held accountable, to only be able to raise prices when absolutely necessary? Deb James, Hastings Are you in an abusive relationship by dat­ ing. live-in, marriage or divorce? If a child is living part- or full-time in an abusive home, even if the child is not directly being targeted, he/she is likely to become a predator-visita­ tion with an abusive parent included. Does youi child say or do inappropriate things? In public or when visiting other peo­ ple, do they want foms on themselves and embarrass you? Some may even be pleasant around others and the opposite whpn home. This can depend on the abusive adults pattern and the child. Is your child defensive? Does hc/she find ways to minimize their actions? This will make you feel you are overreacting so they don't have to face accountability. No means no. When they do something wrong it is not OK. A predator has no definite boundaries. Are they using name calling directed toward you, a sibling or others? It takes away worth from people. Example: Have you been called stupid enough times to start thinking you probably are not a good wife/husband. girl/boyfriend and/or parent. Does your child say or act like he or she is arc smarter than you? The child is seeing you through his/her abuser's eyes and absorbing the message. Does your child say you don't love then*! If you are in an abusive relationship, your chil­ dren will truly feel you don't love them or else you would give them a safer, happier life. They don't understand the price you would pay when you try to stand up for them against your partner. If they state you "don't love them’ to get what they want, then they have taken on an abusive behavior. Is your child siding with your abusive part­ ner? Does your child belittle, defy or ignore your authority? Does your child blame you for things not in your control? This devasta­ tion is traumatic bonding. It may be due to children knowing they can get attention, approval and rewards from the abuser. It can also result from the child seeing you. as the abuser does, being at fault for everything that goes wrong in the family. A predator will not allow you to parent your child. Your partner or ex-partner will sabotage and use all the control skills to inter­ rupt you in being the parent your child deserves. When you feel you arc failing as a mothcr/father, it fogs and makes you doubt your best judgment. Does vour child redirect questions? When you ask if they did their homework do they respond with "well, did you wash my clothes, buy food for us, clean the bouse and/or do what 1 asked you to do for' me? This is sclfjustification and places guilt on you. How can I expect him/her to do what he/she should my life in order? when I can't even for your children as you do for your abusive partner? Does your child make things difficult for you to ask him/her to do anything? Explosive outbursts escalate and develop into you knowing the only way to end it is to do it yourself. This is coercion, a very effective abusive technique. The only one who benefits is the child (sound like your adult relation­ ship?). Is there physical and/or emotional anger between siblings? Is everyone in the family mad at each other instead of the abusive part­ ner? Has hostility become acceptable in your home? Are you constantly struggling to keep the peace? Would you be proud of your chil­ dren as adults if they abused their partner or child? Would you want your child to have a relationship with an abusive partner? Can you stop this from continuing? Yes. What better life to change then your own child’s? It’s the freedom to live in a home without physical or verbal harm. It is achievable to provide a better opportunity for a healthier childhood. Everyone is given a short time to be a child and the rest of their life to be an adult. It is not too late and you arc not to blame. Get your child healing and yourself. It is vital for him/her in being ful­ filled and at peace when an adult. Abuse, even by just witnessing, takes away your child's spirit and yours. The good news is that yes, you can get it back. Stop believing the lie. If you leli your­ self “it is too late. I don't have a choice, he/she really isn't that bad" and all the other reasons, it is not true. Through God’s grace, every day is a new day. every breath you take is a moment to make a free-will decision for change and He makes everything possible Children from abusive childhoods tend to become abusers. Abuse sends out shock waves that touch every aspect of family func­ tioning. It doesn't end when the children are grown. I urge you to find a way out. Call or ask people and don't give up. We are blessed m live in an area with resources available. I feel our community is ready to ’Break the Silence" and be compas­ sionate with you through your new life. There is no shame in asking for something. There is admiration that you would care so much for the well being of your children and you are to be commended. If one service cannot provide, persevere until you and your children are free. You are your children's role model and you can be their hero. You can do this for them — they need you. An important value to teach them is that an abuser is wrong. Walk. run. do what it takes to let them see you by example, show it is not acceptable for one person to make another feel they are not worthy. I respect all that you have done to try and make it work. I also respect when you realize that it is not work­ ing Abuse doesn't come from people's inability to resolve conflicts, low self-esteem or having been abused, but from one person's decision to claim a higher status than another. "Teaching equality, teaching a deep respect for all human beings — these are more complicated undertakings, but they are the ones that count. ” — Lundy Bancroft, domestic abuse and behavior specialist. 1 attended a public meeting last Thursday night in Middleville about sugporting the Violence Against Women Act of 1994. The law will expire on Sept 30. The Sheila Wellstone Institute was the host for dialogue on Safe Families and Safe Communities. Please contact your representative to support this act, which provides our community with resources to hold offenders accountable and to meet the needs of victims. God bless all of us, Gail S. Bums-Sulkey. a mother. Hastings Recall group’s accusations not true To the editor: I have been accused of some untrue things by a committee asking for my recall. The pro­ cedure doesn't allow for my side of the issue to be addressed, so my answers arc as fol­ lows. ’They* accuse me of wasting taxpayers money by voting to continue with a lawsuit against the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. PCC1 was denied tax free status by two of the three branches of deciding government by voting to continue to go to the fourth level, 1 was hoping to prevent the taxpayers from lumber 1 recently harvested and my dad has about 400 tops I need to clean up! • Accused of not learning my position, but attending any training. I have attended train­ ing as well as much reading. I research. I do not feel it necessary or financially responsible to have the township pay for every two- to four-day vacation type seminar that pops up. • Accused of calling audience members names. Well not usually, just once. Mr. Ypma has repeatedly called the board stupid and frequently interrupts me and at times others. That one night got particularly heated he was word in, ’You really area jarfc* Be an active Pro-lifer Sunday To the editor: Pro-Life? Pro-Loaf? Pro-Choice? We rescue dogs and cats and demand ani­ mal rights. Many work hard to save our farm­ land. Meanwhile, we say it’s okay to kill over one million babies every year. Pro-Life people pray that God would help us end abortion, and they belong to organiza­ tions that seek to do this through education and legislation. Pro-Loaf people say they arc pro-life and do nothing. Pro-Choice people believe we should continue America’s holo­ caust. If you are Pro-Life, please come to a Life Chain, Sunday, October 2 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the comers of Broadway and State streets in Hastings. Marty Preston, Hastings Supreme court • Accused of overspending the to vnship budget. The only time I have voted to over­ spend the budget was when J voted to pay the bills that included Gerald Ypma’s 10.25 per hour fee for being deputy clerk. • Accused of having a personal prejudice against PCCI. I do not liave any prejudice toward PCCI. I have plowed and planted many of their wildflower/natural prairie areas. Have added the decorative rocks along their roadsides. Have refurbished fields, and farmed there. I just feel, not in total but in part, that they should have some responsibili­ ty to their incurred expenses to the township. • Accused of not working well with other people, “only his friends on the board." For staners, I have no friend on the board. My job as trustee is to work for the people and be a liaison between them and the fAtorle. • Accused of going with the supervisor and the road commission to mark maple trees for removal and that I would remove the wood. The day this particular event took place, 1 was not with Supervisor Richard Van Syckle. I was in Detroit with my brother at a doctor's appointment. As far as the wood, I don't need it! 1 gave away all of my tree tops from the r Accused of not asking the wperrfcor and Trustee Rhodes to give a report from the Road Commission. 1 don’t feel it is my job to tell either man what to do. I know the super­ visor is new to office, but he is capable of as Jim Rhodes goes, he's my senior. This is his third term. I’m really sorry this has come about the way it has 1 wanted the people in the town­ ship to heai both sides, not just bits and pieces. * In my last term, as well as this one, I real­ ly have the good of al! the citizens of Baltimore Township in mind. I’ve tried to do my best and be available the public when needed. I feel I am a fur and honest man. I felt 1 had the time to dedicate to my position and !’ve enjoyed working on the projects that have come my way. 1 don’t know what Deputy Clerk Ypma and his wife. Clerk Penelope Ypma have in mind, or why he's so angry. I myself plan to contin­ ue to do my best for Baltimore Township, for its citizens. I have no financial need of my position. I have no hidden agenda. 1 am just trying to help out the "regular guy." just like David Soya, Trustee, Baltimore Township Labor Day school start? The governor is poised to sign legislation mandati.^j that schools begin the school year after the Labor Day holiday. What do you think of this idea? Responses tu Hahins. Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County since 1856 Puu^tv Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division at J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. MM3 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacoba Fradartc Jacoba PrrsxJofit Vce Prosadert --- -.u— owven jBCOus Secracary/TroMurar • NEWSROOM • David T.tbung (EMM Bare G*an (Asaaiara 6*?| Helen Mudry Patncia Johns Brett Bremer Fran Favemtan Audrey Burdick, Hastings: "1 think it is a good idea all the way around. 1 think it is both good for kids and for the community." Ruth Nelson, Hastings: Basically, I think so. Now it is one kid starts one day here and another kid starts on a different day there. It would be bet­ ter if they all started at the same time.” Deb Jeurink, Middleville: “It is silly to start school before everyone else. The same starting day would be best.” Bonnie Myers, Delton: “I idea. used were think it is a good That is the way it to be. Our holidays the same, too." Danielle O’Connor, Middleville: “It is a good idea. Kids will have longer vacations and the starting date should be the same for everyone.” Chad Mesecar, Hastings: “I think it is a good idea because it is good for fam­ ilies and the community.” Sandra Ponsetlo Katy Uoyd Maroe Westover Heather Reed • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CtMoAod ads accessed Monday trough Entity. 800 am to 530 p m Scott Otnmen Rose Heston Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subtcripion Rater. (30 ptr y«tr in Barry County (32 per yeer m a4onng courtoM $35 pet year otoewhere POSTMASTER Send addrwoa changes to P.0 Bob B Hastings. Ml 490564)602 Secor J Class Postage Patd at Hastngs. Ml 49056 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 29. 2005 - Page 5 Opinion Appointment of next prosecutor is crucial Barry County Circuit Judge James H. Fisher has a difficult task ahead — to appoint the next county prosecutor. After the deadline for accepting applications passes Oct. 14. Fisher must select someone to sene al least temporarily in the position because of the sudden resignation last Thursday of Gordon Shane McNeill. The man or woman the judge chooses will have the power of incumbency when the position will be decided by voters next August in a primary and in the November 2006 gen­ eral election. The winner then will serve the remaining two years of McNeill’s term, which does not expire until the end of 2008. In the meantime. Chief Assistant David Banister has been named the interim prosecutor. This appointment just might have more impact than just choos­ ing the chief law enforcement officer in the county court system. I believe it won’t be too long before Fisher and District Judge Gary Holman will be seeking retirement, and anyone who knows poli­ tics understands that the prosecutor often has an inside track for a seat on the bench. Perhaps this is why as many as a half dozen attorneys had expressed interest in the job in less than 24 hours after McNeil’s announcement. This is also why I urge Judge Fisher to be very careful in his appointment to treat it not as a political selection, but like hiring the best, most qualified person to come to work. This new prose­ cutor must be well respected by fellow attorneys, the law enforce­ ment community and by the public he or she serves. I raise these concerns because as of a year ago. six of the seven county elected officials had been appointed first rather than elect­ ed to their jobs, an indisputable fact I pointed out here more than once. As I said before. 1 don't appreciate public officials who step down in the middle of their last terms to have their successors “anointed" through use of the power of incumbency on the elec­ tion ballot. However. I believe it was in the best interests of McNeill, his family and Barry Count/ for him to call it quits when he did and get out of the legal field entirely to become a full-time pharmacist. I can’t think of a more controversial prosecutor here in recent memory. McNeill had serious battles with the local press, local attorneys, his own political party. Pennock Hospital, some law enforcement officers and others over his handling of his duties and over his overzealous political advocacy of his ex-wife’s bid last year to be elected probate judge. The prosecutor wrote a nasty parting shot to the County Board of Commissioners several years ago when he resigned as chief assistant prosecutor and to the chairman of the Barry County GOP in 2004 when he theatened to reduce his participation in party activities. He wrote a scathing letter to this newspaper extremely critical of the editor and to a township board suggesting termina­ tion of a police officer. McNeill himself was criticized publicly for a style of prosecu­ tion that involved overcharging some defendants, such as Cory Schut in the accidental snowmobile death of a ’een-ager and a Pennock Hospital employee accused of criminal sexual conduct. The farmer case, in which Schut was charged with second degree murder, still has not been settled. The latter case was plea bar­ gained down to about the lowest possible level, raising serious questions about whether a crime had even been committed at ail. When asked by a daily newspaper about the massive reduction in the charge. he blamed the Banner for its editorial stand, even though it wasn’t published until two weeks after the agreement was reached. At the end of last year, he fired assistant prosecutor Thomas Evans, who ran against McNeill’s ex-wif- in the August primary election for probate judge. At least three people filed formal complaints against him with the Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission. All eventually were dismissed, but they demonstrated the nature of McNeill’s tenure as prosecutor. Furthermore, there were more than whispers of a recall effort (see the story in today’s edition of the Banner). A committee had been formed and was meeting with the express purpose of having McNeill removed from office. That process no longer is necessary. It is indeed time to move on. Somehow I’m reminded of the words of former President Gerald R. Ford in August 1974 when he took office: “Our long national (county) nightmare is over.” But now Judge Fisher has a difficult task before him. I Lope he doesn’t rule out possibly selecting someone who promises not to seek election to the position next year. Meanwhile, between now and Oct. 14. don’t be afraid to write Judge Fisher and make suggestions about what you’d like to see in the new county prosecuting attorney. As I said earlier in this edito­ rial, there very well could be a great deal at stake for the future of Barry County. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Controlled hunt of geese idea called off by council ship of the Downtown Business Team, Barry County Chamber of Commerce. Hastings Staff Writer Methods other than a controlled hunt will Historical Society and Bamabus Ministries. Some of the highlights of the event include be used to deal with the problem of geese the 50th anniversary of Barlow Florist, the overpopulation at Fish Hatchery Park. The Hastings City Council Monday night grand opening of Bamabus Ministries and voted 6-3 to use other methods such as dogs other downtown Hastings activities. Also scheduled arc an antique tractor show, or decoy swans. Mayor Pro Tern Donald Tubbs made the motion because he said he old-time live music and street dance. Jessie didn’t “like the idea of hunting in city limits." the Goose raffle, duck games for children, The idea of a controlled hunt was present­ grab, bags, bake sale, and face painting. The tractor parade will begin at 2 p.m. that ed to the council earlier this month in an effort to reduce the numbers of Canada geese, Saturday. It will follow the same route as the which have become nuisances in the city Christmas parade: proceed west down State Street to Church Street, then north on Church puk. Voting in favor of the alternative methods Street to Apple Street, and then down east on were Dave Jnsrerse, Kim Townsend. Don Apple Street back to the beginning. The council also approved a resolution to Tubbs. Don lowers, Frank Campbell and Curt Cybulski. The dissenting votes came approve the necessary stay of the ordinance from Dorothy Hawkins. Dave McIntyre and for activities related to the festival. • Scheduled a public hearing on the USA Mayor Bob May. Recycle. Inc., seeking an industrial facilities Cybulski said he had heard about one nontax exemption, or tax abatement, for 7:30 lethal method that would make the grass taste p.m. Monday, Oct. 10. bad so the geese would leave. The request was submitted by Jim Brown, May responded he heard a treatment, sounding similar to what Cybulski described, owner of the facility. • Heard a request from residents of the 600 also gave off an odor that made people leave, block of West Walnut Street about reconstruc­ too. Tubbs suggested having a controlled time tion of the curb and gutter there. The city has when dogs would go in and chase off the already stipulated the repair projects for this geese. In the approved motion, the council year. Mansfield will reply to the residents, members agreed to try this, using the dogs of people who had already approached them explaining procedures the city uses in factor­ ing in curb replacement. about this issue. The issue raised by the residents will be put A resident suggested the council look into renting live swans or decoy swans because on a list of areas for evaluation in the future. geese do not like them. However, several oun- The city goes through an evaluation that fac­ cil members said they were concerned about tors many issues when selecting curb replace­ ment. the aggressive actions of live swans. • Accepted the resignation of Roxanne The council agreed the problem is immedi­ ate and the non-aggressive tactics should be Higgins from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Higgins moved out of the City of Hastings used as soon as possible. Six law enforcement officers Sept. 12 sug­ and thus must resign from the Board. The applications received to fill the posi­ gesting a controlled hunt to reduce the num­ bers of geese in Fish Hatchery Park. The hunt tion are currently being reviewed. • Set the first reading for the request from would not have been "open” to the public. If the hunt had beer, given approval, off-duty Consumers Energy (Gas) to enter into a fran­ local law enforcement officers would have chise agreement. The current 30-year agree­ ment is set to expire in November. been the only people in on the “dosed hunt." • Approved option for purchase in City Manager Jeff Mansfield presented the council with information on tlie controlled Industrial Park with Advantage Drain Corporation for lot No. 7; Tri-Clor goose hunt It was noted that slate and federal game Corporation for lot No. 4; Affordable Asphalt laws would apply to the hunt, with issues for lot No. 8; and Bieam Eavestroughing such as “licensing, allowable hours for the Corporation for lot No. 6. The council will revise the option for pur­ hunt, bag limits and other matters." Safety concerns from council members chase in order to retain sufficient area to extend the cul-de-sac to the north line of the were taken up in Mansfield’s information, with suggestions to deal with concerns about property and retain enough for a cul-de-sac in a couple of locations. discharging firearms in a city park. There would be the creation of 17 to 20 Tubbs said they can try the alternative methods first, and if they do not work they over the next two to five years through these businesses. still have the option of the hunt. • Heard Chief of Police Jerry Sarver note In other business Monday evening, the City they arc seeking to fill a position in the Council: • Approved associated activities with a department. One officer left to join a depart­ “Harvest Fest" Oct. 15 in downtown ment in Kalamazoo and to fill that position the parking enforcement officer was selected Hastings. The festival is being put on by the partner­ to fill that position. by Marcie Westover The department is now reviewing applica­ tions they received for the open position. • Heard the Community Development Department report from Community Development Director Daryle BenjaminForbes that they welcomed new Community Development Specialist Lauren KruerDriscoll. Benjamin-Forbes said the Walldorff build­ ing project is moving forward and that legis­ lation has been passed to increase the number of DDA liquor licenses. An application for the Walldorff has been in Lansing for awhile. The project is on track to open in April next year. • Discussed a fence that has been an issue for several neighbors. Campbell inquired if there would be something that can deal with this issue. Mansfield said the fence in question is legal. Campbell moved to have the Planning Commission look into fences to protect citi­ zens. The motion was not supported and thus died. • Heard City Clerk/Treasurer Tom Emery’s report that expenditure are below budget for the year because of grant projects moving more slowly than anticipated and the late delivery of a patrol car that will now go in next year’s budget. Emery noted a “successful audit experi­ ence’’ and that they only had one journal entry correction for the year. The council should be presented with the report at the second meeting in October or the first meeting in November. • Heard in the open public discussion Councilman Bowers urging citizens to become more involved. He said he has been approached about the bump-outs by Hastings City Bank. Bowers urged those with similar concerns to come forward. Appoint non-candidate as prosecutor To the editor: It has come to the attention of the Barry County Democratic Committee that Mr. Gordon Shane McNeill has submined his res­ ignation as prosecuting attorney for Barry County. For years there have been concerns regard­ ing the way Barry County subverts the elec­ tion process by appointing successors to vari­ ous offices. Not trying to be disrespectful, we would like to make a suggestion to Circuit Judge James Fisher as he goes about selecting/appointing a replacement for prosecutor until the election in 2006. Instead of appoint­ ing an individual who will run as an incum­ bent in the 2006 election we are proposing that a "caretaker’ to the office be appointed who does not have the desire to be a candidate in the next election cycle. This was the 12th step in the ’Twelve Steps Toward Recovery of Good County Government.” It reads, "Candidates for office should pledge to serve the full term they seek. Only serious unexpected health concerns should cause a mid-term retirement. True democracy should be restored. Let the People Choose.” These were 12 steps that some Republicans sad Democrats could and did agree on. I thank Judge Fisher in advance for his consideration in this matter. Barb Cichy, chairwoman, Barry County Democratic Party Candidate DeVos to visit Hastings Republican Gubernatorial candidate Dick De Vos will meet Thursday with local com­ munity leaders and residents of Barry County. The candidate is currently traveling throughout the state to answer questions and hear concerns of voters on issues ranging from jobs to health care costs and education. De Vos will meet at 2:15 p.m. today (Thursday, Sept. 29) with local residents and city officials at the Courts & Law building. 220 W. State St. Hastings Grant to help local people facing eviction, foreclosure Homelessness looks different in Barry Couity than in a large city, but it’s a reality. In the city, homeless people sleep in parks or under bridges. In the county, “it is several families living under the same roof. living in campgrounds and staying in their cars with their children." said County Continuum of Care Coordinator Sharon Boyle. Some of the homeless are victims of domestic violence, trying to find a home for their family. Thirty-five percent of Barry's homeless popula­ tion are employed, she said, and may live in motels, hotels or shelters. The Continuum of Care, formed in 2003, offers a Homeless Prevention Program to assist families/individuals who have received an eviction notice/mortgage foreclosure notification to remain in stable, affordable housing1 through financia1 assistance, money management education and on-one mentoring and through the education rod mentoring component working toward breaking the cycle of dependency. To assist in that work, Barty County has been awarded another $25,000 Council of Michigan Foundation Homeless Prevention Challenge 4th Round Grant. The county has received the fin’ installment of $12^00 and needs to raise $25,000 in matching funds to receive the second payment of $12,500. Continuum of Care members administrate the program, which is boused in the Barry County United Way office. United Way applied for the grant. The Barry Community Foundation is the fis­ cal agent. Last year the Homeless Prevention Program served 68 families. Boyle hopes to provide direct assistance to 75-piufi families this year. “This program allows families to remain togeth­ er in established housing while at the same time allowing children to remain in their same school district." she said. “This factor is great in the lives of the children. They need the constant of the same teachei's, friends, administration, counselors, etc. All studies show a much higher success rate for children when this constant is maintained.” To qualify for help in the Homeless Prevention Program, families and individuals must meet the following requirements: • Have received an eviction notice or mortgage foreclosure notification. • Received a denial within the last seven days for assistance from the Barry Department of Human Services (formerly known as F1A). • At least one adult in the household must be employed?show proof of income tn order to sustain future payments. If a family does not meet these requirements, all options of linking them with other programs will be taken. • Two-hour budgeting workshop attendance and successful completion is mandatory. This work­ shop must be completed prior to any paymenu being made. Landlordsflendmg institutions will be contacted prior to the workshop being attended to arrange payment plans and explain the procedure. - Families must agree to be contacted at three, six, mne and 12-month intervals to confirm their resident status. This tracking component helps to de;*rmine the success of the program. For the Homeless Prevention Program, the budgeting workshop is administered by Community Action Agency and is open to all county resident at no charge and is held two times a month. The workshop is required for assistance. Call CAA at 948-4260 to arrange to enroll in a budgeting workshop. To inquire about the Homeless Prevention Program, in general, call United Wsv at 269-945­ 4010. Rutland hotel land sale falls through by Marcie Westover Staff Writer Developers of a hotel have pulled out of a prospective sale of 11.2 acres of Rutland Township land that was proposed fcx the location. Don Bleich and his partner. Chris Miller of Wolverine Lodging, LLC, had appeared before the Rutland Township Board last July with interest in purchasing the land for $900,000 to place a hotel on four of the acres. Township Supervisor Jim Carr said local officials were notified by Bleich that he had another offer in on a property on the other side of the state and that deal went through. So, with developers focused on another loca­ tion, they no longer needed to purchase the Rutland site. The investors also had ideas fur the devel­ opment for the remaining seven acres, which included a possible pharmacy and car dealer­ ship. The Township Board wanted to ensure that before selling the property, the developers would guarantee they would place a hotel on part of the property. In response, the devel­ opers said they wanted to build a national flag hotel and that was the intent of the purchase. Anotlier main issue for the Board was the property’s wetlands area. If the land was going to be developed, then the wetlands would have to be remediated or replaced else­ where. Even with this development deal falling through, Barry County remains as a prime potential location for a hotel in the future. Barry County Economic Development Alliance Executive Director Dixie StedelManshum said there is the climate for a national flag hotel, something that is also sup­ ported by a feasibility study. Having a hotel in the near future for the Hastings area depends on factors that affect all businesses, such as timing, location and support. Middleville councilman Local flu clinics to start Oct. 10 Bray resigns Floyd Bray resigned Tuesday night after serving for more than 20 years on the Village of Middleville Council. He will be moving to Caledonia. His resig­ nation is official as of Friday, Sept. 30. Village President Lon Myers announced that the village would accept applications to fill the vacancy until Nov. 3. The person approved by the council to fill the open position will serve until September 2007. There will be an election for the final two years of Bray’s term at that time. Hu clinics will be held weekly every Monday from 9 am. to 4 p.m. at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department in Hastings starting Oct 10. The clinics also will be held every Tuesday, starting Oct. 11. at the District Health Department location in Charlotte. To ensure that people who arc at highest risk of complications from influenza have access to vac­ cine. the Center for Disease Control recommends that certain priority groups receive the flu shot prior to Oct. 24. Starting on that date, all be eligi­ ble for vaccination. The following are the priority groups who should receive the flu shot before Oct. 24: • All children aged 6 to 23 months • Adults ages 65 years and older • Persons ages 2 to 64 years with underlying chronic health conditions • Pregnant women • Residents of nursing homes and long-term care facilities • Health-care workers involved in direct patient care • Household contacts and out-of-home care­ givers of children age 6 months and • Hurricane Kalnna evacuees. The price for vaccine: Hu. $25: pneumonia. $30; tetanus. $20. Those who show up for their shots should wear clothing where there is easy access to their arms. Insurance accepted includes Medicare B. Medicaid. Medicaid HMO, PHP Commercial and Priofily Health (authorization required). For other insurances please see your provider. �Page 6 - Thursday. September 29. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film. Zeima Bird (DeGroote) Loftus processing. Worship Together... ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEAS ANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 260! Lacey Road. Dowling. MI 49050 Pmiutt. Sieve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School I IO a.m.. Sunday Evening Service 6-00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Tune Wednesday night* 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Ranell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a_m and 1100 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 pm. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. 49058 Senior Pastor Rev Wm. Clayton Garrison Service Times: 9-00 aun. and 1IO0 a_m. & 600 p m (Small groups on 1st and 3rd Sunday nights) Wednesday: Christian Education Classes. 700 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Rev Bob Smith Phone 945-2654 Airship Services: Sunday. IG.3U am.; Sunday School. 9:30 a_m EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Mrmbcr Church of the World­ Wide Ang/iran Communion. ~ 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: (616) 945-3014 The Rev Fr Chides P McCabe III. Rector Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. and 10 a.m Children’s Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Morning Wonhip 9:45 am.; Sunday School I LOO am : Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 am. Worship 11.00 am.; Evening Service at 600 p.m; Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 pan. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9292. Sunday School 10 aan.; Sunday Worship 11 am.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. MI 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Pam Harpole. Sunday morning worship service 9:45 am. Nursery provid­ ed. Sunday evening "New Beginnings'* starts at 5:15 with meal. 5:30 adult small group, youth group, kids club. 6:30 praise service Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men’s group 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m Christ’s Quilters Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Coming in January, exploring spiritual gifts Bible study. Church website: countrychapelume.org FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie; Pastor Osborn. Minister erf Music; Ryan White, Youth A Family; Dave Wood Sr.. Adult Ministries. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a.m.. Mcming Worship; 600 p.m.. Evening Service; 7fl0 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Chou practice. Call Church Office for information on MOPS. Praise & Motion/Children's Choir. Ladies Bible Studies Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E Mam Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor Phone 795-9030 Sunday Mata 3 n-m. First Friday Holy Hour 5 p m Confeudon* 30 minutes before Mass Rosary Prayer 30 minutes before Mass. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary Schipper* DcMunter. Sunday Worship 9 15 am. • Sunday School 10:30 am. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Maas Sunday at 9: 30 am HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor Church phone 269­ 945-4995 Church Website www. hopeum org Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007 Church Secretary­ Treasurer. Linda Cobb. Office hours. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sununday Morning 9:30 am Sunday School; 10: 45 am Morning Worship, Sunday evening service 6 pm; Sou Shine Preschool (ngn 3 A 4); Tuesday, Thursday from 9-IIJ0 am, 12:6-2JO pm; Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Mtg. SAINTS ANDREW A M ATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 am. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month al this service). 11 DO am. Holy Communion (each week), and Evening Prayer 600 p.m. (May-August). We have a weekly Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Even Prayer service and special Holy Days sen ice* as announced (please call the rectory for those times). The Rector of Ss. Andrew A Matthias i- Rl. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone num­ ber is 269-795-2370 and the recto­ ry number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is hopj/tnx to/ amirewmatihia* We are pan of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Ept-copal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our servicGR ACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 am. Fellowship Tune before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting al the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M­ 66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun Praise A Worship 10:30 a.m., 600 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boy* A girl* age* 4-12. Pastor* David and Rose MacDonald An oasis of God's love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616­ 731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623­ 5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 am Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 am. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr High Youth Sunday evenings WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Summer Wonhio IODO a.m. No summer Sunday School Youth activities: call for information PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S M-43 Highway. Dchoo. Ml 49046 • 269-671-4193. Pastor, Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 am.; Worship Service 11 am.; Suaiay Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m. ST. TIMOTHY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 9800 East BC Avenue. Richland. Ml 49083. Phone 269-629-9436 Eucharistic service every Sunday. 9:30 am. This is my body given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.’ (Luke 22.19 NIV). Come share in the weekly Holy Communion - accepting Christ and being united with Him. sur­ rendering our lives to Him so that we may know His will and walk in His ways. We are located in a wooded setting, north of Richland on BC Avenue, between M-43 and Gull Lake Drive. All hnprirrd dKUUUU are welcome to partici­ pate in the Holy Eucharist. Wc believe that Christianity is a faith of inclusion, not exclusion. Therefore, you don’t have to be an Episcopalian - just a believer. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E State Rd (Comer of State Rd. and Bohwuod St across from Tom’s Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling A Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nursery provided fur all services. W—days: Worship services 8:45 and 11 DO a.m. Kids for Christ, 11 DO am. Worship Service only for 3 A 4 yr. olds. A 5 yr-4d> grade dismissed during announcements. Sunday School for all ages 10D0 am. Adult dec­ lives for Sunday Evruicg Service 6"00 p.m. tWMy. 10 a.m.: SCAMPS (Season) Wednesday MM-Weck. 6:30 p.m : Adults; Sing N* Share. Pastor’s Class, Youth. 6th-12th grades, and Faith Weaver Friends. 4 yrs. thru 5th grade. Thursday: 9:30-11 a.m. Senior Adult Coffee Hour. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hastings Phone 269-945-9414 Michael Thurday. Sept. 29 - 3:45 p.m. Clapper Kids; 5:45 p.m. Grace Notes; 700 p.m. Adult Choir; 7 00 p.m. Adventures. Sunday. Oct 2 - 8.00-10:45 aan. Women's Sunday/Holy Communion; 9:30 am. Sunday School. Monday. Oct 3 - 700 p.m. Brothen of Grace. Tuesday. Oct. 4 - IDO p.m. Overeaten Anonymous; 7DO p.m Worship Committee. Wednesday. Oct 5- l0D0a.m. Wordwatchen; 600 p.m. Sarah Circle; 700 pan. Holy Communion. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street. Hastings, Ml 49058. Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hour* are Monday-Thursday 900 a.m.-Nooo and 100-300 p.m. Friday 900 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:30 LIVE' Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshments. 11 DO Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15. 9:30 and 11 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesday* at 7 p.m.. and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor Sunday Services - 900 aan. Traditional Worship Services; 10D0 a.m. Coffee Hour. 10:10 a_m. Sunday School - Preschool through Adult. ! 1.20 a.m. Contemporary Worship Services; 6:30 p.m. Middle High and Senior High Youth Group Meetings Nursery care is provid­ ed for both services, and during Sunday School! Visit us online at www fpcofh.org and our web log for sermons at http:// hastingspresbyterian.blogspot, com/. September 29 - IDO pan.7:00 p.m. Rummage Sale. September 30 • 9D0 aan.-4:00 pan. Rummage Sale. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • ’Prescriptions’’ 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS - Zeima Bird (DeGroote) Loftus, age 85. of Hastings, went into the loving arms of Jesus Monday. September 26, 2005. Zeima graduated from Freeport High School in 1937. Following high school graduation. Zeima attended Owosso Bible College and Barry County Normal. When she was a sophomore in Bible College, she met Charles Paul DeGroote at a Sunday school picnic. They were married December 31. 1938. From then on she was a homemaker and fanner’s wife until Charles and Zelma’s retirement in 1965. Upon retirement. Zeima and Charles trav­ eled to Florida until his death in 1973. In 1979 Zeima married Henry Loftus and resided in the village of Alaska until Henry's death in 1991. Zeima resided at Hastings Meadows Apartments. Zeima was a member of the North Irving Wesleyan and Ladies Missionary Society for many, many years. In her later years, she enjoyed playing Skip-Bo and Rummy Cube with her dear friend, Marjorie Cairns. Along with the hobby of vegetable and flower gardening. Zeima was a Prayer Warrior for family and friends. She will be sadly missed by family and frieqds. She is survived.^ two daughters. Stella (John) Rine of Delton and Laura (Lyle) Miller of Fretport; two sons. Stephen (Sandra) DeGroote of Freeport and Ernie (Darlene) DeGroote of Hastings; 11 grand­ children; 12 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; three step children, Pat (Iris) Loftus. Austin (Marcia) Loftus and Betty Jo Heidt; many nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Preceded in death by her husbands, Charles DeGroote in 1973 and Henry Loftus in 1991 ard a grandson, Eric DeGroote in 1991. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Middleville Wesleyan Church. Rev. Richard Taggart officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Forgotten Man Ministries. 3940 Fruit Ridge Ave. NW. Grand Rapids. Ml 49502-4010, County Jail Chaplaincy Fund: Barry CouMy Chapter. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Bernice L Carter GRAND RAPIDS - Mrs. Bernice L. Carter (nee Bernice L. Pickett), age 97. of Grand Rapids, formerly of Caledonia and Middleville, went to be with her Lord jn Wednesday. September 21. 2005. Mrs. Carter was bom June 9. 1908 at George and Stella (Gill) Pickett farm on 100th St.. Caledonia. She was raised in Caledonia and graduated from Caledonia High School in 1925. She attended Western State Teacher’s College for two years in Kalamazoo and graduated with a B.A. degree in elementary education. Bernice taught school for 17 years with the Thomapple Kellogg Schools. She was married to Vere E. Carter of Middleville, on August 12. 1936. She was a homemaker, enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, flowers and reading. Bernice was a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church. Seventh Degree member of the National Grange. Slate Pomona and Irving Grange. 4-H Leader. Sunshine Club, and member of the Barrs County Retired School Personnel. She was a loving, caring inother. grand­ mother and great grandnxrfher (her grand­ children. were the love of her life), took great interest in their activities, always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband. Vere E. Carter. She is survived by her daughter. Marilyn I. and Robert K. Witkop of Holland; son. Theron K. and Pamela F. Carter of Middleville; four grandchildren. Cathy and Michael Dutkiewicz of Wayland; Karen and Mark Morgan of Murrieta. California. Jeffrey (Christi) Dreese Carter of Spring Lake. Douglas and Jennifer (Carter) Edinger of Hastings; great grandson, Caleb James Dutkiewicz; great granddaughter. McKenna Grace Dutkiewicz; great grandson. Wesly Thomas Morgan; great granddaughter. Rachel Marie Morgan; great granddaughter. Kaelyn Carter; great granddaughter. Ivy Edinger; one niece. Mildred Martin of Byron Center; one nephew. Ralph (Mary Lou) Schantz of Middleville; one niece-in-law. Verie Schantz of Middleville; many great nieces and nephews. Funeral and committal services were held Monday, September 26, 2005 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middlevilie. <ev. Lee Zachman officiating. Intermei'i Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Middleville United Methodis* Church. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Robert “Bob’* E. House Arthur L Aubil LEIGHTON TOWNSHIP - Arthur L. Aubil. age 86. of Leighton Township, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 23. 2005. Surviving arc children. Russ (Janet) Aubil and Janet (Marv) Wenger; grandchildren. Dan Wenger, Amanda (Charlie) Cihak. Casey and Kelsey Aubil; sisters. Betty and Dorothy Aubil; sister-in-law, Marian Aubil; brocherin-law, Dick (Irene) Overmire; many nieces and nephews and members of the Deardorff family. Arthur was preceded in death by his wife. Ethel in 2002; sister. Florence Buchanan; brother, Charles Aubil. He worked 25 years for the U.S. Postal Service in Wayland, with the last five years as postmaster and was a U.S. Army Veteran. Special thanks to this wife Ethel and two sisters for all their loving care given to him during his lifetime, also to his friends from Wayland Calvary Church and ’’Just Ask Us Inc.” for the home health care assistance. Funeral and committal services were held at Tuesday. September 27, at the Calvary Church of Wayland with Pastor Michael Hasper officiating. Interment was at Hooker Cemetery. Memorials to Mel Trotter Ministries of Grand Rapids. Calvary Church or Wayland Area Ambulance. Arrangements by Archer. Hampel and Kubiak. Wayland Chapel. DELTON - Joan Potter, of Delton, passed away September 20. 2005 in Kalamazoo Joan was bom March 5. 1932 in Hastings, the daughter of Durwood and Jessie (Parker) Cain. Joan was a supervisor of housekeeping at the Hilton Hotel in Naples. Florida, a job she enjoyed. She loved sewing as she taught her daugh­ ters all to sew. playing cards, and fishing. She will be remembered as a working mom who always had time for her children, and for her love of her children and grandchildren. Joan is survived by daughters. Cathy (Charles) Haas of Irons. Phalle (Douglas) Wright of Marcellus, and Randi (Larry) Merlau of Delton; a brother. Durwood (Patricia) Cain of Hastings; daughters-in-law. Virginia Wager of Hastings and Teresa Gonzalez of Freeport; her former husband. Philip W. Potter of Naples. Florida; 10 grand­ children; 16 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Joan was preceded in death by her parents; a son. Philip “Chris” Potter in 1995; sisters. Doris Shawman and Linda Carpenter. Graveside services were conducted Saturday, September ,2QQ5 ft Yankee Springs Cemetery. Pastor Dean Blough offi­ ciated. Memorial contributions to the family will be appreciated. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. HASTINGS - Annetta J. Landon, age 89. of Hastings, died Sunday. September 25. 2005 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Landon was bom on February 29. 1916 in Assyria Township. Barry County, the daughter of Milo and Stella (Kenyon) Harry. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools. She was married to Wilbur N. “Bill” Landon on October 13. 1937. She moved lo Hastings in 1942 from Carlton center. She was employed at the old Royal Coach Company in Hastings for a few years. Annetta enjoyed fishing, riding motorcy­ cles and was a member of the Pirates Motorcycle Club of Hastings. Annetta is survived by her husband. Wilbur “Bill" Landon, loving feline companion. Rufus; special nieces. Marguerite Slocum and Louise Scott of Hastings and Arliss Creller of Bellevue; special nephew. Ted Allerding of Lake Odessa; several, great nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were brothers. Lewis and Gale Harry and sister. Velma Shaffer. Funeral services were held Wednesday. September 28. 2005 at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Taylor officiating. Burial was at Fuller Cemetery in Carlton Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wrcn-funeralhome.com). COBLES - Robert “Bob” E Hause, of Gobles passed away Sunday. September 25. 2005 at his home. Bob wss bom August 8, 1962 in Hastings, to his pareiHs. Mike and Nancy (Martin) Hause who survive. Also surviving at? his loving wife Lynn, whom he married September 12. 1999 and their daughter Jennifer(5); his first wife. Betsy Standish and their children. Trevor(15), Mitchell(14); a brother. Mirhael Hause; a sister. Theresa (Kyle) Ltncastec and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Lisa. Bob was extremely committed to 1 is chil­ dren and was involved with all of the r vari­ ous activities which included Mattawan foot­ ball and baseball. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, and taught his children to respect the outdoors on their many hunting and fishing trips together. In May of 1985 he received his Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies and Geography from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids. On July 23. 1986 Bob was hired as an Environmental Health Sanitarian at the Van Buren/Cass District Health Department and was promoted to Direcior of Environmental Health on May 1. 1990. During his tenure Bob received many awards and appreciation for his outstanding service to several commu­ nities in Van Buren and Cass Counties. He received many awards from the State Department of Agriculture; Michigan Department of Environmental Quality; Michigan State Police Emergency Management Division. Bob was also a member of various com­ mittees and was highly respected and well loved by his peers and the community. A memorial service was held Wednesday October 5 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Rev. Shan Martin of Lighthouse Hospice officiating. Private inter­ ment of cremains will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to an educa­ tional fund for Bob’s children, www.langelands.com <http://www.langelands.com> Charles K. Adams HASTINGS - Charles K. Adams, age 60. of Hastings, died Tuesday. September 27, 2005 at Pennock Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home, (www.wren-funeral-home.com ) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 29. 2005 - Paqe 7 Caryl (Bogue) Ellis BATTLE CREEK - Horace L. “Bill” Smith, age 73. of Battle Creek, died Sunday. September 25. 2005 at Borgess Medical Center. He was bom February 2, 1932 in Battle Creek to Horace L. and Dorothy M. (Jenie) Smith. Bill was a 1949 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and a lifelong area resi­ dent. After high school he served with the U.S. Maiincs. He was employed for 35 years by Plumbers and Fitters Local #333 as a Journeyman Steamfitter, retiring in 1989. Bill was married May 8, 1957 in Angola. Indiana to the former Maybelle June Slaght. Surviving is his wife of 48 years; two daughters, Natalie (Melvin) Healy of Hastings. Leslie Buck of Battle Creek; two sons. Arthur Dale (Donna) Ruthruff of Battle Creek. Gordon Bruce (Jean) Ruthruff, of Dublin. Georgia; seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; two brothers. Roy S. (Elaine) Smith of Battle Creek and Stanley T. (and his spouse) Smith of Pennsylvania. He was preceded in death by a brother. Herbert Smith and a sister. Bonnie Binger. Bill and June wintered in Chandler. Arizona for 20 years, where he went hiking in the mountains with his friends, every Tuesday. Bill attended Country Chapel in Dowling and was a member of Plumbers and Fitters Local #333. Bedford Lodge #207 F&AM. Royal Arch Masons Chapter # 188 and Bedford Chapter #471 O.ES. He enjoyed golfing, fishing and deer and turkey hunting. Funeral services were held at Ft. Custer Naticnal Cemetery Wednesday. September 28.2005. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleystcsdowdle.com Keith W. Ryan DOWLING - Keith W. Ryan, age 73, of Dowling, passed away Sunday. September 25. 2005 at his home, with his family at his bedside. Keith was bom in Eaton County, on July 22, 1932, the son of Ora and Alma (Schultz) Ryan. He built silos all over the Midwest from 1972 to 2001. Keith enjoyed woodworking and built their home. On November 14, 1954. be married Mary Lumbert, who survives, other members of his family include chiliren. David (Cathy) Ryan of Delton, Cheryl (Daniel) Goodenough of Hastings. Terry (Pat) Ryan of Kalamazoo. Joseph (Cathy) Ryan of Hastings and Donald (Virginia) Ryan of Augusta; brothers. David (Eleanor) Ryan of Kansas City. Missouri, and Walter (Daria) Ryan of Hannibal. Missouri; a sister. Margaret Abbott of Middleville; 14 grandchildren; three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Keith was preceded in death by his parents and a brother. Ora. Funeral services were held at WiUiamsGores Funeral Home, Delton on Wednesday. September 28, 2005. with Catherine Martin, officiating. Private interment Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the family will be appreciated. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. AUGUSTA - Caryl (Bogue) Ellis, age 58, of Augusta, passed away Friday. September 23. 2005 at the Masonic Home in Alma. Caryl was born in Battle Creek on February 2. 1947. the daughter of Douglas and Corinne (Whidby) Bogue. Caryl was a respiratory therapist at the Leila Post Hospital. Pennook Hospital and the VA Hospital in Battle Creek for many years. A member of the Eastern Star Prudence Noble Chapter. Hickory Comers. Caryl was also a member of the Centurian Motorcycle Club. An outdoor person. Caryl was an avid hunter, she enjoyed fishing, and was an accomplished stone mason. She is survived by her sisters. Toni (Ed) Fugate of Augusta. Elizabeth Bogue of Bridgeman. Bonnie Bogue of Augusta; a brother. Bill Bogue of Augusta; three aunts, several cousins, and her father. Hank Dell of Nevada. Funeral services were held on Tuesday. September 27, 2005 at Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Interment East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Eastern Star Prudence Noble Chapter; Hickory Comers. Pathways Masonic Home; Alma or Marian Burch Day Care Center. Battle Creek will be appreciated. CHARLOTTE - Mrs. Elsie Elizabeth (Quayle) Ramsey. 96 of Charlotte died September 24. 2005 in Charlotte. Mrs. Ramsey was bom June 1. 19Q9 in Lexington Village, Michigan, the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Fisher) Quayle. She married Glen O. Ramsey in 1927 and they had five children. Elsie was a loving wife, mother and grand­ mother whose life was her family and her church. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Charlotte. She is survived by children. Glen O. Ramsey. Jr. and wife Marilyn. Doris M. Jacobs and husband Cleo. Elizabeth E. Brenner. Claudette M. Myers and husband Ted, David A. Ramsey and wife Suzanne; 22 grandchildren. 40 great grandchildren, eight great-great grandchildren; sister. Gloria Fish; skters-in-law Anna Quayle and Betty Quayle. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband. Glen O. Ramsey; brothers, William. Jere and Bruce Quayle; sister. Barbara McDonald; son-in-law. Alfred H. Brenner and grandson. Richard Ramsey. A funeral mass was held Wednesday. September 28. 2005 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Charlotte, with Rev. Fr. Denis R. Spitzley officiating. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. Further information available at www.prayfuneral.com Theresa M. Randazzo GRAND RAPIDS - Theresa M. Randazzo. 75. of Grand Rapids, passed away September 22. 2005. She was bom July 23. 1930 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Jack and Hedwig (Kenig) Stillwell. Theresa was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Grand Rapids. Theresa will be remembered by many for her work at Canterbury Village Senior Community as a Resident Services provider for eight years until 2002. She is survived by daughters; Cynthia Miskura of Grand Rapids. Catherine Rose (Tim) Newsted of Hastings. Annamarie (Matthew) Heynen of Hopkins. Elizabeth (Jeffrey) Remley of Belding; sons. Joseph Michael Randazzo of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Michael Thomas (Ellie) Randazzo of Howard City and Peter James (Robin) Randazzo of Grand Rapids; sisters, Marie. Dorothy, Pal. Arlene; brothers. Michael and Thomas and former husband and friend Joseph Randazzo. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date al the Bukowski Chapel on the campus of Aquinas College. The family requests memorial contribu­ tions to the Eaton Community Hospice Home, 2675 S. Cochran. Charlotte. MI 48813 or the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718. Oklahoma City. OK 73123-1718 Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. Further information available at www.prayfuneral.com Purdums celebrate golden anniversary Gladys and Chuck Sr.’s 50th was August 27,2005. All their friends are invited to cele­ brate with them at their home Saturday. Oct. I from 1 to 5 p.m. No gifts, please. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at.. 20445-9554 W ■ Griffins to celebrate silver wedding anniversary On September 20. 1980, Donald Jack Griffin Jr. and Diane i isa Bursley were unit­ ed in marriage at Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland. The couple reside in Hastings, where they own and operate Valley Grove Dairy. They have two children. Jolene of Naperville. IL and Jason of Hastings. *. Loving Memory Joseph E. Sowers 1-21-75 ~ 10-3-99 How would you look now, Since I saw you last? It’s been six years now, Has time gone that fast? Some days it seems so long ago, Time goes on and days pass by. But I can't help it, There ’re still days I cry. Plerceraamum Steve and Peggy Pierce and Steve and Kandy Barnum, both of Hastings, are pleased to announce the engagement of their chil­ dren. MEgan Rose Pierce to Beau Justin Barnum. Megan is a 1997 graduate of Hastings High Schoo; and a 2001 graduate of Western Michigan University. Beau is a 1998 graduate of Hastings High School and a 2002 graduate of Olivet College. Megan is employed by Kentwood Public Schools and Beau is employed by Stewart Smith Insurance Brokerage in Grand Rapids. The happy couple will be united in mar­ riage on Oct. 15. 2005. They will reside in Kentwood. MI. Stav✓ informed on local events... Subscribe to The BANNER! Call... 945-9554 Not a day goes by, Without thinking of you. Why were you taken? Why did it have to be you? A precious life was taken, That horrible October night. To the drunk on the road. What gave you the right? One would think with Six children of your own, You should have driven sober, OR STAYED AT HOME! Still missing you ... Love—Mom, Janice & Aaron �Page 8 - Thursday. September 29. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Annie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchel!/ and Marcy Sugar rummage sale at Museum Network. Glen Rairigh will give Fellowship Hail, Central United Methodist Church, will be held next week oral appraisals for $5 per item. Lunch and The semi-annual on three days. Oct. 6. 7 and 8. Thursday ind Friday hours will be from 9 a.m. to 5 baked goods will be available. In recent notes from local historical society. Central UMC had its first-ever "Blessing of the Beasts" service last the Boston p.m. Saturday hours will 9 to II a.m. Township Board, it was reported that one item on the agenda was that developers Sunday afternoon. The plan was to use the south lawn, but last-minute rain can­ celed that plan, so the ceremony, led by Pastor Donald Ferris, took place instead Saturday will be “bag day.” with a gro­ had provided a site plan for an amphithe­ cery bagful of goodies for only $1. What ater a bargain! There will be a roast beef dinner at the Highway between 1-96 and Grand River in the sanctuary. About 10 families brought in their pets for the occasion. Avenue. The plan will be forwarded to They ranged in size from a fi.H-grown United Methodist Church on Chihuahua puppy and a tiny kitten. In bit of a drive, but they put on ver^ good the township engineer and attorneys. Last Saturday's Grand Rapids Press had an obituary for Doris McKenzie. 74. meals. The date is Saturday. Oct. 1. with of Jeni«cn. She was the wife of David hours from 4 to 7 p.m. McKenzie who was Woodland school superintendent at the time of the Easton Potters Road north of Saranac That is a There will be a bluegrass country show and festival grounds on Nash golden retriever to a hamster, a tiny between were dogs and cats of various sizes. All were well behaved, except for a few loud barks. Scripture reading started the service, followed by prayer for the on Sundays, starting Oct. 2 at the Ionia Lakewood merger. With the successful beasts and then special blessings for each Theater from 1 to 6 p.m. each week. merger, he became then the assistant superintendent of Lakewood schools of the animals. The service was the cul­ with the Lake Odessa Superintendent mination on the church's unit focusing on "God’s Creation." during Disciple th’ouvhout the theater. Those interested William Eckstrom taking the top spot. Discovery classes over the past few in getting in on the fun can sign for stage The McKenzies built a new home then on Brown Road just east of Velte Road weeks. merger of two before the curve of M-50. She is survived along with many local people, attended the birthday celebration last Sunday for Elaine Mitchell, who is turning 90 this People are invited to bring only acoustic instruments. Picking will be done time by calling Polly at 616-522-0884. There has been a Friends and family from far and near, Lowell with the by their children Debbie. David II. Dean. Belding-Ionia chapter. The combined Dale and Linh Lu. who was added to the group will meet on Monday night. Oct. 3. family after they left this area. Before week. The party was hosted by her chil­ at 7:30 in the Belding lodge room. A din­ building their house, they lived on East dren. Jack Mitchell. Darwin and Margy Thompson. Marilyn and Richard. Masonic lodges — ner precedes the meeting at 6:30. All Broadway in Woodland. Doris had her Masonic members are invited to attend. college training in Kalamazoo at Western There will be a roast pork dinner at the Habitat for Humanity at Ionia will have Michigan University and at Michigan Central UMC's Fellowship Hall from 5 to a casual evening on Saturday. Oct. 8. at State University, where she earned her 7 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 8. The menu will the Shadow Ridge golf course on Kelsey master of arts degree. She taught for 20 include pork sandwiches, potato salad, Highway. A light buffet at 6:30 will be years in the Wyoming school district and baked beans, strawberry shortcake. This followed by music by a local band "Live Bait." Tickets are available at The was reading coordinator. Her funeral was will be another in a series of meals to be on Monday at a Lutheran church. Her visitation was on Sunday at arranged by the Missions Committee of the church. Proceeds will go to the 2006 Grandville. Contributions were directed work mission trip. Eclectic. GECU and The Cellar. An appraisal road show is being spon­ sored by the Tri-River Historical to the Multiple Sclerosis Society or to the The cemetery caretakers have been busy on their semi-annual task of build­ Health Line by Scott B. Brasseur, M.D. 1005 West Green Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 Telephone 269 945-2419 Internal Medicine KIDNEY STONES I passed a kidney stone! I never want to do that again! Where did it come from and how to I prevent it from ever happening again? ing foundations for monuments. This week new markers are popping up in abundance. Kidney stones are formed from minerals found in the urine that collect as crystals on the inner surfaces of the kidney. Over time, these crystals may combine to form a small, hard mass called a stone. The crystals that lead to kidney stones are likely to form when your urine contains a high amount of certain substances, especially calcium, oxalate, uric acid and cystine, or low levels of substances that help prevent crystal formation, such as citrate and magnesium. Men are more likely to develop stones as well as those that have a family history of stone formation. Also, eating a diet high in protein and low in fiber also increase your risk for some type of stones. The most common symptom is an intense, crampy pain that starts in your back or your side just below the edge of your ribs. As the stone moves down toward your bladder, the pain radiates into the groin. If the stone stops moving, the pain may also stop. You may also experience bloody urine, nausear, vomiting and a persistent urge to urinate. Typically, the doctor that will be diagnosing your kidney stone will be an emergency room physician by getting some type of imaging study to see the stone. Immediate treatment includes fluids to increase urine flow and good pain meds! Stones that don't pass into the bladder on their own may need to be removed by lithotripsy (shock waves to crush the stone) or by using a small instrument passed through your b'adder to grab the stone. Longer term prevention includes trying to remove or dilute the minerals responsible for forming the crystals in the urine by diet change and modications depending on the type of stone you have. Scon Brasseur, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician for medical advice before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. Dear Annie: My daughter just learned that a registered sex offender is living next doer »o her and her family. She has a young son and daughter. We also have a pre-teen grand­ daughter living a block away. This offender has served a long prison sentence on multiple charges, at least one of which involved a minor. This is extremely distressing to all of us. My daughter's kids are prisoners in their home. She can't let the children play in the fenced backyard unless an adult is out there with them all of the time. She can't even sell their house. The law requires full disclosure, so the sellers can't keep it a secret. Who will want to buy it? Everything we have read on the subject indicates that sex offenders can't change. What can be done? Aren't there supervised living facilities for these people? We know they have rights, too. but what about the rights of the greater majority? Could your experts give us advice? - Not Living in Peace in Tallahassee. Fla. Dear Tallahassee: Even sex offenders get to have a home in a nice neighborhood. In fact, it is only in recent years that the community has been entitled to know about it. According to the Polly Klaas Foundation, your daughter’s family will have to be vigi­ lant. Their Child Safety Kit will help (avail­ able at www.pollyklaas.org). but they also recommend a good physical skills training program such as radKIDS (www.radKIDS.org). which teaches kids how to spot the danger signals and how to escape if necessary. The family also can ask the police to come to their home and talk about general home security. By the way. the Foundation also says it’s a myth that all sex offenders always re-offend. It is the sexually violent predators who have the high recidivism rates. Members of the First Congregational Church are observing Pastor Appreciation Month in October. Planned first is a dinner at an Ionia restaurant with dozens of people going to dine with Pastor Mark iarvie and his family. There will be more observances and activities as the month progresses. The first fall meeting of the Women's Fellowship of the First Congregational Church was held in a noon luncheon Wednesday, Sept. 14. Officers for the coming year are President Doris McCaul, Secretary Betty Carey. Treasurer Marcia Raffier. Plans are being made for the pro­ grams for the coming year. The group's Kidney stones can be extremely painful and you’re not likely to ever forget the experience but you’re not alone, one in 10 Americans will have at least one kidney stone in their life. The pain is not caused by the simple presence of a kidney stone but rather becomes agonizingly painful when it breaks loose from the kidney and begins traveling down to your bladder. Boy next door annual trip to Meijer Gardens is planned for next month. For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 Back of the room Dear Annie: I suffered a stroke two years ago. and one of the many side effects is that I tire easily and am unable to walk more than’a few feet. Fve noticed in the women's public restrooms that the handicapped stall r* always the farthest from the entrance. This neans I not only must walk a greater dista.*KC. but 1 must also pass the opening and closing doors of the other stalls and risk being knocked into. Is there a logical reason for this placement? - Seated in the Back Dear Seated: Our personal "Bob th.Builder" says the reason for this inconvenient placement is floor space. The radius needed to maneuver a wheelchair makes it difficult to put the stall anywhere other than in a comer of the restroom. The entry comer would block the other stalls, which means the back comer is the only option. In spacious restrooms, the handicapped stalls can be closer to the front. Assume affair? Dear Annie: This is in response to "Just Wondering." who said two co-workers have been seen arriving at work together and being overly friendly. Why does everyone assume that because two members of the opposite sex spend time together that they are having an affair? I am a married male and have had man' business lunches with the same female co­ worker. I've heard the whispers about our "torrid affair." and it cracks me up. My wife is aware of these lunch dates and has no prob­ lem with them. Tell "Just Wondering" to mind her own business. — Miffed Manager in Michigan Dear Miffed: "Just Wondering’ knows it's none of her business, and she isn't looking to gossip. She was concerned that one of those co-workers could lose a job if the extremely flirtatious behavior signified an affair. But thanks for letting us know that where there’s smoke, there doesn't have to be a fire. Sometimes it's just the neighbors having a barbecue. Potty permission Dear Annie: 1 would like to respond to "Open to Suggestions in California." 1 am a teacher who also has experienced the "pec" problem and the domino effect. I now allow my students to go to the rest­ room as soon as they enter my class. With the exception of special circumstances (I have a diabetic student). I do not allow students out of class once the lesson has begun. Our students have only three minutes between classes, and I realize this is not enough time to hit the lockers as well as the restrooms. I would much rather spend a cou­ ple of extra minutes in the hall monitoring my students than be constantly interrupted in the classroom. I use the time to take the roll, sign excuses and other beginning-of-class busi­ ness. I also allow the students who ride the bus home to go to the restroom the last five minutes of our last class. Everything flows much better now. -- Theresa in Louisiana Dear Theresa Bless all the teachers who wrote with suggestions. Here's a small sam­ pling: From Modesto. Calif.: As a junior high teacher of 20 years. I inform students that they can have two potty passes per quarter. The time out of class is limited to two min­ utes. If they go over the allotted time, they will owe me the time after school. New Mexico: The best thing our school has done is unlock the restrooms only during the three minutes between classes. This forces students to think about what is most impor­ tant during that time and plan ahead. If a stu­ dent is doing "the dance" in class, of course I let him go. but they know I'm going to lecture them on planning better use of their time between classes. You'd be amazed how well this works. Shaker Heights. Ohio: In addition to a recess and lunch break, we had an emergency sign-up sheet that children could use twice a week - no questions asked. Texas: 1 would allow one child at a time to leave the room IF he or she w ould agree to come in after school and make up the missed time. More times than not. the student would decide not to leave my class rather than have to give up free time. East Coast: Each time a child uses the bath­ room during class time, they must put their name on the board and make up five minutes of the next scheduled recess. If a child "forgets." the time doubles for the next recess. Riverside. Calif.: I teach second grade. I walk the students to the restroom and drink­ ing fountains at the beginning of their break. If there is time left, they may play on the playground, for the reg (rf,tbf ypu. they are reminded to use the restroom before playing At the end of each day. students who have been responsible are rewarded with a plastic nickel, which they can spend at a "store" once a trimester. California. I'm a fifth-grade teacher. 1 give the students five laminated tickets. If they lave to leave the classroom, they hand over one ticket. If they have to leave the room within 30 minutes after recess, they must put two tickets in the bucket. At the end of the week, students get back Lucky Bucks for each ticket they did not use. Needless to say. most students never use all their tickets. Midwest: I teach fifth grade. If students use the bathroom during class time, ’hey will need to pick up garbag ■ from the school grounds after school Florida: 1 have a spiral notebook with a pencil and a clock beside it. Students are allowed to go once in the morning and oxe in the afternoon. Emergencies are dealt with on an individual basis. The best part of tiis procedure is that students do not raise their hands to ask to use the restroom. They sign out. and there is no disruption of class. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailboxQcomcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at wwwxreators.com. COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. Marriage licenses Frank Dennis Matrini. Battle Creek and Julia Ann Bennett and Battle Creek. Luis Augusto Ibanez. 29 Palms. CA and Breah Terece Bosworth. Middleville. Robert Neil Leonard. Dowling and Darcie Ann Anderson. Dowling. Daryl Robert Cheeseman. Woodland and Lori Ann Cordray. Woodland. Jason Edward Hricovsky, Nashville and Robecca Jane Arias, Nashville. Donald Dewey Hess, Hastings and Lindsey Sue Cullen. Hastings. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 29, 2005 - Page 9 Financial FOCUS Cheney School District No. 7 Carlton Township, Barry County By Joyce Weinbrecht Cheney School District f7 Carlton Township, Barry County Ycu leachci 1906- 1907 1907- 1908 1908- 1909 1909- 1910 1910- 1911 1911- 1912 1912- 1913 1913- 1914 1914- 1915 1915- 1916 1916- 1917 1917- 1918 1918- 1919 1919- 1920 1920- 1921 Flotence E. Babbitt Elsie BeVier Nellie Cassel Lois A. Wickham Lois A. Wickham IvahJ. Schray IvahJ. Schray Mabel Sheldon Mabel Sheldon Glenna E. Tasker Glenna E. Tasker Audra E. Decker Audra E. Decker Audra E. Decker Loma Lipscomb Overcome "Inertia11 When Managing Your Portfolio If you remember your high-school science classes, you may recall Newton's first law of motion, which says, in essence, that an object at rest will stay al rest unless a net force acs on it. This principle is also called the law of inertia. But you don’t have to be a scientist to be acquainted with this phenomenon - in fact, if you're an investor who hasn't done anything to your investment portfolio for a long time, you may be experiencing inertia first hand and that could be a problem. Why is it potentially dangerous to ignore your investments? After all, if you did a good job picking them in the first place, can't you just leave them alone and let them prosper This argument certainly has some validity. In fact, employ ing a "buy-and-hold* strategy is an effective way of achieving your long- Cheney Schoo District #7 Cartton Township circa 1900s The Cheney School was located on Brown Road, two miles cast of Usbome Road. The land for the school, one acre on the northeast comer of Section 11, was leased from Isaac B. and Catherine Raymond on May 25,1881, for the price of $100. The school was housed in a white frame buiiding, with a fence around the school yard. There were 35 students in 1859. Fay Studt provided us with records of the school treasurer, Lizzie Stud.t for 1928 through 1937-38. Water rent was $10. Cleaning toilets cost $3. The year’s supply of lamp oil, 5 gallons at 68 cents, and of coal. $28.50. Insurance (fire and wind) cost $6.26. Other purchases were gravel, cement, lime, painting and plastering. The teacher. Vem Allerding, received $100 a month, $900 a year. In 1929-30, they raised his pay to $110 a month. Vem Allerding taught another two years, 1930-32. The most interesting purchase that year was a drinking fountain that could be filled with water, which was carried in. Out went the community dipper year. In 1932-33, the depression came and the money taxes raised was way down. Cleo Sears was treasurer that year, Christina Fox was hired as teacher at $80 i month, $720 a year, but for the first time, they had to pay teacher retirement benefits. 1933-34, taxes were again very low, and the surplus funds in the treasury were about depleted. Teacher Christina Fox took a large cut in pay. down to $50 a month - $450 a year. At the end of the year of very frugal spending, the treasury had a balance of only $395.18. In 1934-35, the teacher still received $50 a month, but they bought a piano for $20. At the end of the year, the treasury had $777.49 and they voted a raise for the teacher to $55 a month. In 1936-37, another raise to $60 a month was given to Christina, and a new floor was put in the school. At the close of the year, there was $1,201.08 on hand It was voted to close the school ar>u send the students to Woodland. Lizzie Studt became treasurer again. Tuition was sent to the Woodland School treasurer, John Dell, in the amount of $271.13, which included transportation charges. Cheney School expense was $207.78, which was also sent to John Dell. Other expenses, $545.90 brought the total expenses that year to $ 1,087.85, impounded money in banks $134.59, voted money $126,07, and library 90 cents for a total of $1,633.49. This was the last account of Cheney School. They joined the Woodland School district. In 1896, there were 41 students, and in 1906, 40. 1913 through 1922 the number of students varied from 14 to 27. 1923-26 the number climbed to 33-37. From then to 1931 it went progressively down tc 22 students. Glenna Tasker taught there in the early 1900s and Audra Decker, 1920; Vida Cole Blood. 1923; Marguerite Lancaster, 1924; 1925­ 1927, Bernard Thomas; and Vem Allerding. 1928-1931. After the school closed following the 1937 term, the building was moved by Arden McLaughlin to the north side of Jordan Lake, west of the Village of Lake Odessa. The plan was to use it for a clubhouse for a nine-hole golf course there. This didn't happen, and it became part of the Swamp Bar building. Today they call it the “School House Inn." Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. 1921- 1922 Loma Lipscomb 1922- 1923 Veda Cole Blood 1923- 1924 Marguerite Lancaster 1924- 1925 Bernard Thomas 1925- 1926 Bernard Thomas 1927-1928 Bernard Thomas 1929-1930 Vem Allerding 1931- 1932 Vem Allerding 1932- 1933 Christina Fox 1933- 1934 Christina Fox 1934- 1935 Christina Fox 1935- 1936 Christina Fox 1936- 1937 Christina Fox 1937- 1938 Transported 15 1938- 1939 Transported 15 1939- 1940 Transported 19 1940- 1941 Transported 11 1941- 1942 Woodland 12 1942- 1943 Woodland 16 1943- 1944 Transported 12 1944- 1945 Transported 11 1945- 1946 Transported 18 1946- 1947 Transported 17 1947- 1948 No Listing 1912-1913 Introduced Palmer method writ­ ing. Children drew pictures and taught to paint with water colors. Taught girls to sew. not done during school hours, but at noons and recess-1918-1ST9. Wc have had various “auto” races, service flags contests and other such contests to stimulate accuracy in arithmetic and spelling and to do away with tardiness. We have a new flag poles. The school was located on Brown Road, two miles east of Usbome Road. In 1859 there were 35 scholars between the ages of 5 and 20 years. 1919-20. Seventeen children. The children have done some of the finest work in weaving, rug making, stencil work and draw­ ing. Cleaned yard and planted shrubs. Presented programs on special days. Some of the seats are too high for some pupils. Need maps, globe and blackboards, repainted. 1931- 32 - August Tasker, Grace Olmstead. Lizzie Studt. 1932- 33-34-35-36 - August Tasker, Grace Olmstead, Cleo Sears. 1937-38-39-40-41-42 - Wesley Booker, August Tasker, Lizzie Studt. 1943-44-45-46-47 - Berwin Stadel, August Tasker, Lizzie Studt. Directors: 1919-20 William Wortley; 1920-21 WO. Valentine; 1921-22-23-24 Claud Thomas. 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Stadel This means we pledge to treat you with courtesy, respect, professionalism and compassion while providing the most state of the art healthcare in the finest possible facility. F.E Stadel George Hatch George Hatch George Hatch Wm. Wortley For more information, or to find a Pennock affiliated physician near you, call (269) 945-1 PHY (1749) Wm. Wortley Wm. Wortley W.O. Valentine Claude Thomas Claude Thomas Claude Thomas Claude Thomas Pennock Partner, Douglas J. Smendik, M.D. Board Certified Family Practitioner Pennock HEALTH ^^SERVICES ‘"Panners in per^' 9 Claude Thomas Claude Thomas Transporting Visit us on the web at www.pennockhealth.com 1009 W. Green Street. Hastings to 09M5W �Pa®» 10 - Thursday SopWmtxy 29. 2005 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Resolution to Proceed With Improvements to Jordan Lake At a special meeting of the Jord in Lake improvement Board held in the Odessa Township Hall on the 28th day of August. 2005, at 7:00 p.m. local time. PRESENT Banks. Bush. Caitton. Cobb. Coppess. Doyle. Schuikng. Walker ABSENT None The following resolution was offered by member Doyle and seconded by member Coppess WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on the improvement program for Jordan Lake, and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Jordan Lake Improvement Board to proceed with implemen­ tation of a five-year improvement project on Jordan Lake as descnbed in Exhibit A attached here­ to. NOW. THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED THAT 1. The Lake Board hereby determines that the proposed improvements are practical, that the petition submitted for the lake improvement is sufficient, and it confirms its intent to proceed with the improvements. 2. The Lake Board hereby approves the lake improvement plan and the estimate of costs for the improvements 3. This resolution shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in Carry County and Ionia County The petition snail not. thereafter, be subject to attack axcept in an action brought in a court of competent jurisdiction within 30 days after publication ADOPTED AYES: All NAYS None RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED I. Tom Doyle, secretary of said Jordan Lake Improvement Board, do hereby certify that this is a true and coircct copy of a resolution adopted oy the lake board at a meeting held on the 25th day o' August. 2GO5. Public notice of said meeting was given pursuant to and in compliance with Act 267. Pubic Acts of Michigan 1976. as amended IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I have hereunto set my hand, this 25th day of Augjst, 2005 Thomas C. Doyle. Secretary Jordan Lake Improvement Board EXHIBIT A JORDAN LAKE LAKE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ANNUAL BUDGET 2006 TO 2010 Aquatic Plant Control XL. nitonng/Ai ir umst ration/Contingencies Total $40.000/year $10.000/year S50.000.'year The Special Assessment District for the Jordan Lake Improvement Program includes all lake­ front properties and back lets with deeded or dedicated lake access. Contiguous lots in common ownership are assessed as one parcel provided only one house exists on the parcel. Under this plan, takefront parcels are assessed 1.0 unit of benefit. In addition. Woodland Township and Odessa Township are er ch being assessed 5% of the total project cost, and the Village of Lake Odessa is being assessed 10% of the total project cost Based on these entena. approximate annual assessments break down as follows: Lakefront Parcels 2nd Tier Back Lot Parcels Other Back Lot Parcels Woodland TownsKp Odessa Township ViHage of Lake Odessa $i20/year $80/year S30tyear $2.50Cvyear S2,500/year S5.000Arear NOTICE OF CONFIRMATION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO JORDAN LAKE TAKE NOTICE that the Jordan Lake Improvement Board has confirmed the Special Assessment Roll for improvements to Jordan Lake. The Special Assessment Roll in the amount of $250,000 has been prepared lor the purpose ol assessing the cost of aquatic plant control, moni­ toring, administration, and contingencies on Jordan Lake over a five-year period (2006 to 2010). Said Special Assessment Roll and all assessments thereon are final and conclusive unless attacked in a court of competent jurisdiction within 30 days of this notic? This notice is being pub­ lished pursuant to Part 309 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act. PA 451 of 1994. as amended Jordan Lake Improvement Board 00S45S92 REGISTRATION NOTICE To The Qualified Electors of COUNTIES OF BARRY, EATON AND CALHOUN BELLEVUE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Notice is hereby given that any legal voter living in the following Cities and Townships who is not already registered to vote may register with their respec­ Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gerald T Davis and Vicki C Davis, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for lender. Mortgagee, dated October 21. 2003. and recorded on October 29. 2003 in instrumen* 1116570. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand One Hundred Forty And 92/100 Dollars ($125.140 92). including interest at 7.15% per annum Under the power of sale contained in sad mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that sad mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on October 6. 2005 Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. Commencing at the center of Highway M-43 where it intersects the South Section line of Section 14. Town 3 North. Range 9 West, for the point of beginning; thence Northerly along the centertine of M-43 500 feel: thence East 175 feet: thence South 500 feet more or less to the South line of Section 14; thence Westerly along the section line to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: September 8. 2005 For more information, please call: FCS 248.553 1304 Trott & Tran, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 FHe <065283F01 omc-. STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT CIRCUIT DIVISION HLE NO. 05-508-CZ ORDER TO ANSWER HON. JAMES H. FISHER RUTH E. VELDT TRUST. Plaintiff. vs RONALD A. KEELER AND LIN3A A KEBLER, husband and wife. ALYCE BOSMA. GARRET E BOSMA MILTON CRAMER AND NANCY CRAMER Defendant TO RONALD A, KEELER AND LINDA A KEELER. ALYCE BOSMA. GARAKET. BOSMA. At a MMlsn of aairiOTwt MM In th* City of Hastings, County of Barry, Stats of Michigan, on the 26th day of September, 2005. PRESENT: HONORABLE JAMES H. FISHER, Circuit Judge Beeed on the pleadings filed In the above cr.titled case, It Is ordered that Defendants, file an Answer or Notice Claiming an Interest In the vacant land, more fully described as follows: LOTS 74 AND 75 OF WILLIAMS C. SCHULTZ PARK. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN UBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 60 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, STATE OF MICHIGAN. by the 30th day of November, 2005, to assert any interest in the above described property. If the Defendants fail to do so that shall constitute a default In the above entitled matter, and on the 1st day of December, 2005 at 2:00 o'clock In the afternoon, this Court may take proofs and may terminate whatever Interest Defendants named above may have In and to the above described property unless an Answer Clanr.^ an Interest In the Real Property is filed In this action or unless Defendants or their representatives appear on that date. W. M. Doherty (P41960) HON. JAMES H. FISHER (P26437) DRAFTED BY: David H. Tripp (P29290) 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (260) 945-9585 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS HRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOP THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. 4TTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgages. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Gerald Gieseter a/k/a Gerald H. Oieaeler. husband and Loma B Gieseler, wife, original mortgagors). to Beil Com Credit Union, Mortgagee, dated June 20. 2003, and recorded on July 17. 2003 in instrument 1108745. and assigned by said Mortgagee to CUNA Mutual Mortgage Corp, as assignee by an assign­ ment. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Seven And 80/100 Dollars ($124,377.80). including Interest at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that satd mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on October 6. 2005 Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as: Beginning at a point on the East line of Section 11. Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, distant South 00 degrees 18 minutes 52 seconds West 1906.22 feet from the Northeast comer of said Section 11; thence South 00 degrees 18 mmutes 52 seconds West 478.22 feet along said East fane to the centerline of West State Road: thence North 74 degrees 54 min­ utes 04 seconds West 104.71 feel along said cen­ tertine. thence continuing Northwesterly 330.11 feet along said centerline and the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 764.48 feet and the chord of which bears North 62 degrees 31 minutes 51 seconds West 327.55 feet; thence continuing along said centerlint North 50 degrees 09 minutes 37 seconds West 184.50 feet to the East line of Hillcrest Road as shown on the plat of Buenav>»ts Heights as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats. Page 108; thence North 39 degrees 44 minutes 16 seconds East 104 16 feet (recorded as 71.13 feet) along said East line of Hillcrest Road; thence South 68 degrees 30 minutes 40 seconds East 75.00 feet; thence North 22 degrees 14 minutes 09 seconds East 3.93 feet; thence South 64 degrees 35 minutes 56 seconds East 44.67 feet; thence North 52 degrees 24 minutes 41 seconds East 46 64 feet, thence North 35 degrees 20 minutes 00 seconds East 24 09 feet; thence South 58 degrees 26 min­ utes 57 seconds East 7.71 feet; thence North 32 degrees 40 minutes 03 seconds East 120.08 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 235.77 feet to the point of beginning. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated: September 8. 2005 For more information, please call FC W 248 593 1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For CUNA Mutual Mortgage Cop. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4062616F01 wi'ww Hope Township Board Meeting September 12, 2905 All board members present. Approved previous minutes, standing reports and bills. Certified special Assessment Delinquencies; approved 3rd application ol Chloride, expenses to MTA Conference and TGA classes, mileage for Building and electrical officials, repurchase 2 cemetery grave spaces at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Adjourned at 827 p.m. Lmda Eddy-Hough, Clerk Attested-to by Patricia Albert. Supervisor Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the forecioslng mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus InteresL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Martha C. Undbiad. original mortgagors). to Advanta National Bank. Mortgagee, dated December 23. 1996. and recorded cn December 30. 1998 in instrument 1023028. M Barry county records. Mchigan. and assigned by mesne assignments to Chase Home Finance. LLC as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirty-Six Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Four And 37/100 Dollars ($36,454.37). including interest at 10.5% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute tn such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wK be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM, on October 20. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Praireville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land described as follows: Beginning on the Range line 937 49 teet. with bear­ ings referenced to the Michigan Plane coordinate system-zone South. North 00 degrees. 49 minutes. 14 seconds East from the Southwest comer of Section 19. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, and run­ ning thence on said range line. North 00 degrees 49 minutes 14 seconds East 393 42 feet to the 1/8 post on the West side of the Southwest fractional 1/4 of said Section 19; thence South 88 degrees 28 minutes 33 seconds East on the 1/8 line 615.38 feet; thence South 00 degrees 49 minutes 14 sec­ onds West. 392.15 teet; thence North 88 degrees 35 minutes 39 seconds West. 615 38 teet to begrv nrng The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated: Septemoer 22. 2005 For more information, please call: CC S 248 593 1304 Trott A Trott. P C. Attorneys For Chase Homa Finance. LLC 30400 Tetegreph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite *065211F01 <■•«■> PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES, PC. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: TOMMY L ROSENBERG, a single man. to Woodhams Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 18. 1902. and recorded on September 24. 1992. m Uber 555. on Page 14. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mort­ gagee to Amerihome Mortgage Corporation, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of THIRTY THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY SEVEN AND 50/100 DOL­ LARS ($30,677.50). including interest at 8.50% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such cast. made and pro­ vided notice is hereby given that said mortgage wfl ue foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or snme port of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Couithouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1O0 o'clock pn;. on, October 27, 2005. Said Premises txe situa‘ed in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1123 of the City, formwty •,'i**oe of Hastings according to the recorded plat thereof. Tax ID No. 06-51-001-94-00 The Redemption period shah be 6 montt s from the date of such sale unless detemw^d abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 800.3241a. te which case the redemption period shall be 30 days *rom the date of such sale Dated September 26. 2005 Amerihome Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. P.C. 23100 Providence Drive. Suite 450 Southfield. Michigan 48075 Pub dates 9/29 - 10/20 tive clerk on Tuesday. October 11, 2005 THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. tc be eligible to vote in the Regular Election to be held CITY OF HASTINGS on November 8,2005. CITY OF HASTINGS REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED AT OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT BY CALLING YOUR CLERK DEBORAH S. MASSIMINO SUSANK. BUTLER ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP CLERK MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP CLERK 7475 Cox Rd , Bellevue. Ml 49021 9752 Evart Rd.. Nashville. Ml 49073 Phone 269 758-4003 Phone 517 852-1859 PUBLIC NOTICE ELECTION NOTICE CLOSE OF REGISTRATION Fire Hydrant Flushing City work crews will be flushing Fire Hydrants on Tuesday, October 11. 2005 In case of inclement weather we have sched­ uled Wednesday. October 12. 20C5. as the alternate date tor The CITY GENERAL ELECTION will be held on November 8. 2005. At this election, three positions will be elected to the Board of Review (one 4-year term and two 2-year terms) and four posi­ tions (one from each ward) for City Council Member will be voted upon. Tn vote m this election a qualified elector must be registered on or before October 11,2005. Voters may register at the office of the Qty Clerk at City Hall. 201 East State Street.Hastings. Monday through Friday. 8 00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. An application for an absent voter ballot may be applied for any time before 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 5, 2005. Please contact your Township or City Clerk for further information. flushing the Fire Hydrants Tim Gin-bach Director of Public Senricas RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of: Thomas E. Emery ZONING ADMINISTRATOR & ENFORCEMENT OFFICER BELLEVUE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL EXEMPTING PRINCIPAL * 1»h tiau jo” RESIDENCE AND QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY : Fire Dept. Tanker For Sale * Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all : 1974 FORD S property, exempting therefrom principal resident and qualified agricultural T * 534 automatic, gas engine, twin axle. tank holds approx. 3200 gals. 4 property as defined by law, in Bellevue Community Schools, Eaton. Barry and Calhoun Counties. Michigan, be increased by 18 mills ($18.00 on each $1,000.00 of taxable valuation) for a period of 10 years, 2005 to 2014, inrlusive. to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2005 is approximately $250,254 (this is a renewal ol millage which expires with the 2004 tax levy)? « BIDS ARE DUE BY ? OCTOBER 10, 2005 BY 4:00PM J ? Send to: BARRY TOWNSHIP ? Jr. * P.O. Box *705 Delton. Ml 49046 7 Mark envelope “Tanker Bid" * A Minimum Bid of $2500 is Required •* * Barn Township reserve* the nght to refuse any and all bid*. • •* aaiiow r This is a part-time position usually 2 days it week with some night meetings. Call 269-948-2194 Or fax resume to 269-948-4180 NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held September 27, 2005. are avail­ able in the County Clerk's Office at 220 W. State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 29. 2005 - Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gilbert L. Douglas and Tory Kay Douglas, husband and wife, to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated November 22. 2003 and recorded December 5. 2003 in Instrument Number 1118750. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Amenquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Aaaet Backed Pass Through Certificates. Senes 2004-Rl under the Pooling & Servicing Agreement dated as of February 1.2004 Without Recourse by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Eight and 72/100 Dollars ($101,858.72) mc uding interest at the rate of 8.85% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises. or soma nef. of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings In Barry County. Michigan at 1.00 p.m. on October 8. 2005. The premises; are located in the Cry of Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as: Lots 7.8 and 9 of Daniel Staleys (Addition) accord­ ing to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §800.3241*. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can resand the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale Dated September 8. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Amenquest Mortgage Securities Inc.. Asset Backed Pass Through Certificates, Senes 2004-R1 under the Pooling 4 Servicing Agreer.tent dated as of February 1. 2004 Without Recou.se . As Assignee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 214.2343 ommozz NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a mortgage given by Jerry L. and Patricia J. Midkiff, husband and wife, to Pcrtage Commerce Bank dated February 5, 2004, and recorded February 13, 2004, in Barry County records at 1122220. and modification there­ of dated August 6. 2004. recorded September 7, 2004, at 1133494 of Barry County records, is being foreclosed on by Portage Commerce Bank for non­ payment of principal md interest. The property subject to this foreclosure is described as: Township of Prairieville. County of Barry Commencing al the West 1/4 comer of Section 12. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. Prairievifie Township, Barry County. Michigan; thence North 01* 05* 17* West. 66.00 feet along the West line of said Section 12; thence North 89* 35' 02* East 841.74 feet along the North line of Oak Drive; thence Northeasterly 50.27 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 90 21 feet, the central angle of which is 31* 55' 35*. and the chord of which bears North 15* 57*47- East. 49.62 feet; thence North 31* 55' 34* East. 394.69 feet; thence North 00* 24' 56* West. 19729 feet to the true point of begJimng; thence North 00* 24' 58* West. 299.77 feet; thence North 82* 22' 58* West. 369.46 feet to an Interr wdiate traverse line of the shore of Crooked Lake; thence along said intermediate traverse line South 21* 26' 18* East. 269.33 feet; thence North 89* 35 02* East. 269.22 feet to the point of beginning. Including lands lying between said intermediate traverse line and the waters of Upper Crooked Lake, a limited by the side lines extended to the water edge. Together with and subject to a non-exdusive private easement for ingress, egress and public utility purposes for Crooked Lake. 66 feet wide. 33 feet each side of a centerline descnbed as: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of Section 12. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, Prairieville Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence North 01* 05Tr West, 66.00 feet along the West line of said Section 12; thence North 89* 35* 02* East. 841.74 feet along the North line of Oak Drive to the true point of beginning of said centerline; thence Northeasterty 50.27 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, the radius of which is 90.21 feet, the central angle of which is 31* 55 35*. and the chord of wtxch bears North 15*57 4r East. 49.62 feet; thence North 31* 55' 34* East. 394 69 feet; thence North 00* 24' 58’ West. 578 91 feet to a point hereinafter described Reference Point *A* and the end of said described centerline Also, a circular extension of said easement tor culde-sac purposes, of 50 foot radius, center on afore­ mentioned Reference Point ’A*. Commonly known as 11354 Sunfish Drive. Delton, Mi PPX 08-12-0’2-005-04 There is currei.’ty due and owing on the mort­ gage $152,555 90 exclusive of taxes, costs and attorney fees, beanng interest at the rate of 6.250% If on or before six (6) months from the date of the recording of the Sheriff's Deed, the mortgagor does not redeem, the mortgagor win lose all ownership rights to the property. The foreclosure sale of this property will take place on Thursday. October 27. 2005 al 1 00 p.m. at the east door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State. Hastings. Michigan William E. Rneaume Attorney at Law Dated September 22.2005 222 North Washington Sq . Ste 210 Lansing. Ml 48933 (517)371-5579 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Aaron Woodard and Lorene Woodard, to Option One Mortgage Corporation. A California Corporation, mortgagee, dated December 16. 2004 and recorded December 17. 2004 in Instrument Number 1138855, Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank. NA. as Trustee for MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2005-OPT1 by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty and 91/100 Dollars ($97,830.91) including interest at the rate of 9 60% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on October 20, 2005 The premise' are located m the City of Hastings. Barry Cour.iy, Michigan, and are descnbed as Beginn-ng at a point on the East line of Section 31. Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Cartton Township. Barry County. Michigan, said point lying South 00 degrees 51 minutes 46 seconds East 165.00 feet from the Northeast comer of said extension ol the Northerly line of the drainage ease­ ment recorded m Liber 350 of Deeds on Page 181 in <he Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan; thence South 89 degrees 25 mmutes 50 seconds West along said extension thence North 89 degrees 06 minutes 03 seconds East parallel with the North line of swd Section 31 a distance of 486.10 feet to the Place of Beginning EXCEPT beginning at a point on the East line of Section 31. Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Carlton Township. Barry County. Michigan, distant South 00 degrees 51 minutes 46 seconds East. 165.00 feet from the Northeast comer said Section 31; thence South 00 degrees 51 minutes 46 seconds East. 318.44 feet along said Secton; thence South 89 degrees 16 minutes 03 seconds West. 491.53 feet; thence North 00 degrees 07 minutes 08 seconds East 317.06 feet thence North 89 degrees 06 min­ utes 03 seconds East. 486 10 feet to the Point of Beginning. ALSO EXCEPT beginning al a point ton the East line of Section 31. Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Cartton Township. Barry County. Michigan, distant South 00 degrees 51 minutes 46 seconds East. 483.44 feet from the Northeast comer of said North 89 degrees 16 minutes 04 seconds East. 491.53 feet to the Point Beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned m accordance with MCLA §600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale TO ALL PURCHASERS The fore­ dosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the properly and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale Dated: September 22, 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for WeUs Fargo Bank. N A., as Trustee for MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2005-OPT1 . As Assignee P O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Filo No 221.2518 ASAP7233O5 9/22. 9/29. 10/6. 10/13 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This saie may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages. If any, shall bo Hmited solely to the return of the bid emount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael A Harper, a married man and Ladonna I. Harper, a married woman, husband and wife, original mort­ gagors). to Washington Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 31. 1998, and recorded on September 8. 1996 in instrument 1017602, in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to HSBC Bank USA. as Trustee in trust tor Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust Inc., Asset Backed Pass Through Certificates Series 2003-HE-4 as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Nine And 53/100 Dollars ($48,509.53). including interest at 9.45% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wifi be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 <X) PM. on October 20. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 9 West. Descnbed as com­ mencing at a point 8 RODS South of the Southeast Comer of Lot 23 of the VKiage ol Delton, according to the recorded Plat thereof, thence South along the West side of Highway 8 ROOS, thence West 8 RODS, thence North 8 RODS, thence East 8 RODS to the place of beginning The redemption pcriud shall be 6 months from the date ol such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: September 22. 2005 For more information, please call: FC D 248 593 1309 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For HSBC Bank USA. as Trustee in trust for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust Inc.. Asset Backed Pass Through Certificates Senes 2003-HE-4 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingh..m Farms. Mchigan 48025-5822 File 4042726F02 o»muw NOTICE TO THE RESIDENT® OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a pubic hearing tor the following Caso Number V-X-2005 Dianna R. Lyke. Location: 4181 W Joy Rd . in Section 6 of Orangeville Twp. Purpoee: Requesting a variance to create two (2) parcels with less lot width than required (50 feet) tor each parcel (the minimum is 150 ft) In the RL-1 zoning district. Case Number V-31-2005 Richard Parker. Location: 5061 N Shore Dr . Pleasant Lake in Section 5 of Barry Twp. Purpoee: Requesting a variance to erect three (3) decks 10 x 12 ft; 12.2 x 20 ft. and 14.4 x 25 ft too dose to the front yard 3 ft (the minimum is 27 ft for yard encroachment pe. Sec. 4.23) and too dose to the sideyard 4 ft. Also to erect a porch 7 x 15 ft. too dose to the sideyard 1.8 ft. (the minimum Is 6 ft) in the RL-1 zoning district. Case Number V-32-2005 Raymond L_ A Vilma Mazei. Location: 6505 Osborne Rd. in Section ’8 of Barry Twp. Purpoee: Requesting a variance to create a par­ cel with less lot width than required 157.73 ft. (the minimum is 220 ft) and exceeding the maximum of 1 to 4 tot width to depth ratio with a parcel of Kss than 20 acres in the AR zoning district Mooting Dote: October 11, 2006. Time: 730 p.m. Piece: Community Room in the Courts A Law Building at 206 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan Site inspection of the above described property(ies) wtli be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing wM be given the opportunity to be hoard at the above men­ tioned time and place. Any written response may bo mailed to the address listed botow or faxed to (269) 948-4820 The variance appbcatton(s) ts/are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street. Heatings Ml 48068 during the hours of 8 a m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12 p.m. to 1 pm.) Monday-Friday. Please call the Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 tor fur­ ther information. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materi­ als being considered at the mooting, to individuals with disabilities at the meetlng/hearing upon tan (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following; Michael Brown/County Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Mi. 49058. (269) 945-1284. Debbie Smith, Barry County Clerk osmmu Notice Of Mortgage Forock*ure Salo THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY OUTY. ATTN PURCHA8ER3: Thte aetemoy bo reeci nded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your dome gee, N any, ahall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered ot sate, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bradley L Dutmer, a married person and Carrie M Dutmer. a married person, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender. Mortgagee, dated September 12, 2001. and recorded on September 18, 2001 in instrument 1066592, and modified by agreement dated February 1.2003, and recorded on July 10,2003 in instrument 1108227. in Barry county records. Michigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ?t the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Two And 10/100 Dollars ($143,992.10). including Mer­ est at 7 375% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wifi be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1.00 PM, on October 13.2005. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33. Town 3 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 33. thence East 17 rods for the place of beginning, thence East 12 2/10 rods, thence South 69 2/10 rods, thence West 30 2/10 rods, thence North 37 1/10 rods, thence East 17 rods, thence North 32 rods to the place ol beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale Dated: September 15. 2005 For more iritoc matter i, please call FC F 248.593 1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee tor lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File #066138F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Defauft has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by James N. Grantham and Lisa Grantham, husband and wife, to Decision One Mortgage Company. L.L.C., mortgagee, dated October 15, 1998 and recorded October 21. 1998 in Instrument Number 1019694, Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Bank of Now York, as Trustee for First City Capital Home Equity Loan Trost 1998-2. under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated 11/1/98 by assignment dated October 20.1998 and record­ ed on May 24,1999 in Instrument Number 1029992 . Barry County Records There is claimed to bo due on such mortgage the sum of Ono Hundred Twenty Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Six and 24/100 Dollars ($120,246.24) including interest at the rate of 10.40% per annum. Under the power at sate con­ tained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mort­ gage wifi be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 138 p.m. on October 13, 2005. The premises are located in the Township of Thomapple. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land In the Northeast 1/4 of Section 22. Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as commencing at the North 1/4 poet of said Section 22; thence North 88 degress 53 min­ utes 45 seconds East 70.65 foot along the North line ol said section to the centerime of highway M­ 37; thence South 29 degrees 51 minutes 15 sec­ onds East 1235.27 feet along said centerline; thence North 86 degrees 40 minutes 02 seconds East 67.10 foot to the Northeasterly right of way fine of highway M-37 for a point of beginning, thence North 86 degrees 40 minutes 02 seconds East 184.77 feet; thence North 74 degrees 57 mmutes 39 seconds East 194.16 feet; thence North 29 degrees 50 minutes 6 seconds West (previously recorded as North 29 degrees 51 minutes 15 sec­ onds West) 235.81 feet; thence South 78 degrees 34 minutes 19 seconds West 372.14 foot (previ­ ously recorded as South 78 degrees 33 minutes 29 seconds West 37229 foot) to the Northeasterty right of way line of Highway M-37; thence South 29 degrees 50 minutes 34 seconds East (previously recorded as South 29 degrees 51 minutes 15 sec­ onds East) 221.28 feet along said right of way lino to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned in accor­ dance with MCLA §600.32410, In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The forectosmg mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale. Dated: September 15, 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Bank of Now York, as Trustee for First City Capitol Home Equity Loan Trost 1996-2, under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated 11/1/98 . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Flo No. 231.1158 ASAP722131 9/15. 9/22. 9^9. 10/06 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (244) 362-4100 IF YOU ARE IN ACT!VE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in tba teims and conditions of a certain mortgage nvjde by Steven M. Hawthorne, a single man of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to Flagstar Bank. FSB dated the 28th day of January. A D 2000. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Mchigan on the 2nd day of February. AD. 2000. m Instrument No. 1040792 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the data of this notice, tor prmapal and interest, the sum of $403,337.33 (Four hundred Three thou­ sand. Three hundred Thirty Seven dollars and Thirty Three cents) including interest there on at 9.87% (nine point eight seven) percent per annum And no suit proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing boon instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale conxamed in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue ot the State of Michigan In such caae made and provided, notice is hereby giver, that on. the 27th day of October. AD . 2005, at 130 o'clock said mortgage wti be torectooed by a sate at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings Ml, Barry County. Michigan, ot the premises described in said mortgage Which said premises are described as tofiows All that certain piece or peroel of land situate in the Township ot Hastings, m the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as foltows to wit: Lot 11. INDIAN HILLS, as recorded m Uber 4 of Plats, Page 53. Barry County Records, also com­ mencing at the Southwest comer of said Lot 11 tor place of beginning: thence South 30 feet to the Hastings City limits; thence East 120 fest; thence North to comer common to Lots 10 and 11 of said Plat; thence West on Section fine of Lot 11.120 teet to the place of beginning, al being a part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6. Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Commonly known as: 575 Indian Hilts Drive Tax ID: 08^06-325-011 -00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unices determined abw>doned In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale Dated: September 22. 2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO . LP.A By: Daniel E. Best. (P-58501) Attorney tor Assignee c< Mortgagee Weltman. Weinberg & Reis Co , L.PA 755 W. Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy, Michigan 48084 WWR404106940 Pub: 9/22 - 10/20 TOWNSHIP OF BARRY COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BROOKLODQE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board cf ths Township of □any. Barry County, Michigan, has determined to construct road improvements consisting of ths pa.^ng of Brooktodge Road between Hickory Road and Sheffield Road to serve properties located wa.-.«n Brooklodge Road Improvement Special Assessment District No. 1 (the ’Distnet') (the 'Improvements*), pursuant to Act 188 of the Pubic Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended. The Township Board has tentatively determined that afi or part of the cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefited by the Impro vements and which together comprise the following pro­ posed special assessment dNtrid: BROOKLODGE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 Lots and parcels numbered' 06-03-027-006-00 06-03-027-009-01 08-03-027-009-02 0603-027-012-00 08-03-027-012-10 08­ 03027-012-20 080302809600 0803028098-20 0803028096-60 0803028096-70 0803­ 028098-75 080302809600 0803028-09605 080303400109 0803034001-10 0603-03* 001-11 0003034-001-12 0803034002-10 0803034002-20 0803034002-X 0803034002­ 40 0803034002-50 080303400300 080303400302 060303400302 0603034003-X 080303400700 0603-15000100 0803-15000200 0803-15000300 0803-15000400 08­ 03-15000500 0603-15000600 0803-15000700 0803-15000800 0803-15000900 SYNOPSIS Barry Township Regular Mooting September 6, 2005 Regular meeting called to Order al 7.-00 p.m Roll Call All members and 7 guests present Pledge of Allegiance Approved minutes and Treasurers report for Aug/05 Accepted Department reports Accepted Tax Settlements Approved to move a headstone onto a new foun­ dation in Sec. 1 Adopted the contract with Delton Kellogg Schools for Police Coverage at school events. Excepted petitions tor a Special Assessment District to pave Brooklodge Rd Adopted the Sewer Connection Ordinance Amendment requiring hook-up within 350' from the sewer line. . Approved September bills Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted Debra Dewey-Perry, Clerk Attested to by. Richard Bamum. Supervisor | | Boundary ot Brooklodge Road Improvement Special Assessment District No. 1 TAXE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Barry wilt hold a pubbe hear­ ing at a special meeting of the Township Board on October 11. 2005, at 700 p.m., at the Barry Township Hall. 155 E. Orchard Street. Delton Michigan 49046. within the Township, to hear and con­ sider any objections to the proposed Improvements, the District and al other matters relating to said Improvements and the District TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Improvements are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING This Notice was authorized by ths Township Board of the Township Dated i September 21.2005 of Barry Debra Dewey-Perry, Township Clerk �’ f’u'sday. September 29, 2005 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES FORECLOSURENOTICE IKS NOTICE 3 AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT ANO ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Cteteutt has been made in the terms and conditvrt* ot a Mortgage made by DOUGLAS J. EZINGA And DARCI EZINGA. husband and wile, ot 6025 Crwrv Valley Road. Middleville. Michigan 49333 to CHOICEONE BANK, a Michigan banking corpora­ tion. o< 109 East Division, Sparta. Michigan 49345. Mortgagee. The Mortgage is dated August 23. 2001. and ts recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan on October 25. 2001. as Instrument num­ ber 1068736. The sum claimed to be due and owing on the Mortgage as of the date of the Notice is Twenty Thousand Seven Hundred Eighteen Dollars and 51/100 ($20,718.54) including principal and interest. Under the power of sale contained in said Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, the 27th day of October, 2005. at 1.00 p.m in the afternoon, local time, said Mortgage will be foreclosed at a sale at public auction to the high­ est bidder at the East door of the Courthouse at 220 W State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (that being the place of holding Circuit Court in said County), of the premises and land described in the Mortgage or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due on the Mortgage, together with interest, legal costs, and charges and expens­ es. including the attorney fee. and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its interest Said premises are situated in the Thomapple Township. Barry County, Michigan, and are descnbed as follows: PARCEL A BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 8. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. NORTH 130 FEET. THENCE WEST 335 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 130 FEET. THENCE EAST 335 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING PARCEL B: PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4, OF THE SOUTHEAST. 1/4. SECTION 8. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING 130 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THEREOF. THENCE ’WEST 335 FEET THENCE NORTH 130 FEET. । HENCE EAST 335 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 130 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING PPN 08014-006-013-00 Commonly known as 6025 Cherry Valley Road. Middtevttte. Ml 49333 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241, tn which case the redemption period-shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: September 14. 2005 ChoiceOne Ban*. Mortgagee Ingrid A Jensen. Attorney for ChoiceOne Bank Law. Weathers A Richardson, P.C. 333 Bndge Street NW. Suite 800 Grand Rapids Michigan 49504 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Paul Steven Bruxvoort and Marci Ann Bruxvoort aka Marci Bruxvoort. husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc. Mortgagee, dated March 24. 2003. and recorded on April 21. 2003 in instrument 1102466. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Two And 19/100 Dollars ($137,962 19). including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings a! 1:00 PM. on October 20.2005 Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as That part cf the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, descnbed as Beginning at a point on the East line of said Northwest 1/4 which is South 00 degrees 11 minutes 10 seconds East 1597 88 feet from the North 1/4 comer of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 11 mmutes 10 seconds East 210.0 feet along said East line; thence South 89 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds West 237.26 leel parallel with the North line of said Northwest 1/4; thence North 75 degrees 46 minutes 20 seconds West 250 50 feet to the centertine of Whrtneyvilte Road, thence North 14 degrees 13 minutes 40 seconds East 152 75 feet along said centerline; thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds East 441 85 feet to the Place of Beginning Subject to Highway right-ofway over the Westerly 33 feet thereof The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: September 22. 2005 For more information, please call FC D 248 593 1309 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Wells Fargo Bank. NA fka Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4066405F01 TOWNSHIP OF BARRY TOWNSHIP OF HOPE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE Nonet or AoomoM or Armhomeht* to Southwest Barry County ScwAOt Disposal System Cokmectioh, Use ano Rate Orosmahce PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that en ordinance to amend the Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System Connection. Use anti Rate Ordinance (the “Sewage Ordinance') was adopted by the Township Board of the Township of Hope at a regular meeting on August 8. 2005, by the Township Board of the Township ot Johnstown at a regular meeting on August 10. 2005. by the Township Board of the Township of Barry at a meeting on September 6. 2005. and by the Township Board of the Townshp of Prairieville at a regular meeting on September 14. 2005. The Sewage Ordinance applies only to those areas ol each Township served by the Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System. The principal provisions ot each amending ordinance are identical lor each Township and can be summarized as follows: 1) Definitions The definition of ‘Structure in which Sanitary Sewage Originates* is added. This defined term is used throughout the Sewage Ordinance 2) Mandatory Goonaction .cf Properties tn Special,Assessment . District Section 303 of the Sewage Ordinance is amended to provide that owners of Structures in which Sanitary Sewage Ordinances are required to connect to the Public Sewer System, if the Structure abuts on any right-of way. easement, highway, street or public way in which there is now located or may in the future be located an available Public Sewer System main, and the Structure is located within a specified distance of the Public Sewer. 3) Mandatory Connection of New Construction in Service District Outside of SpecialAssessment District Section 304 of the Sewage Ordinance is amended to provide that the owners of all parcels located in the Service District, but outside the Special Assessment District, which are presently undeveloped and which are hereafter improved by the construction of a Structure in which Sanitary Sewage Originates are required to connect to the Public Sewer System in the manner provided by Sections 303 and 306 4) Connection QfEzislinflJmpfQVfitLEiDPcrjfiSin Se^Kie District Outside a! Special Assessment District Section 305 of the Sewage Ordinance is amended to provide that the owners of all Structures in which Sanitary Sewage Originates, which are located in the Service District but outside the Special Assessment District and which are currently served by private Sewage Disposal Facilities are not required to connect to the Public Sewer System, unless the Structure is located within a specified distance of the Public Sewer and one of the following is applicable: new private Sewage Disposal Facilities are required; the existing private Sewage Disposal Facilities fail; or connection of all improved properties within the area is declared a necessity by the Township for the public health and welfare 5) Extension of Distance for Mandatory Connection for Proper,^, m Certain Zoning Districts The amendments to the mandatory con ction requirement; of Sections 303. 304 and 305 of the Sewage Ordinance make a distinct*., between properties located within agricultural zoning districts for which connection will be required for buildings requiring sewer service within 200 feet of the available public sewer system mam and properties located in any other zoning dis­ tricts for which connection will be required for buildings requiring sewer service ttia’ are located within 350 feet of an available public sewer main 6) Connection Deadline Section 306 of the Sewage Ordinance is amended to reaffirm the 12­ month deadline for making required connections to the Pubic Sewer System. Persons who fail to complete a required connection within the 12-month period will be liable for a civil penalty 7) Fees Section 702(e) of the Sewage Ordinance is amended to revise theiemis for certain per­ sons connecting to the Public Sewer System w>o elect the option to pay the Connection Fee in annual installments for a specified period of time. Also. Section 705 is amended to provide that the Sewer Authority will, from time to time, establish by resolution and impose on one or more Users a Miscellaneous User Fee. as necessary, for miscellaneous service, repairs and related administrative costs associated with the System Each Township's amending ordinance shall become effective on October 28. 2005 A true and complete copy of the amending ordinance for each Township (each bearing ihe Ordinance number set forth below) can be inspected or purchased at the office of the Township Clerk of the respective Township, as follows: Township of Barry Ordinance No. 54 155 E Orchard Street Delton. Ml 49046 (269)623-5171 Township of Hope Ordinance No 63 5463 Wall Lake Road Hastings Ml 49058 (269)948-2464 Township of Johnstown Ordinance No 02-05 13555 Bedford Road Battle Creek. Ml 49017 (269) 721-9905 Township of Prairieville Ordinance No 122 10115 South Norris Road Delton. Ml 49046 (269) 623-2664 Notice Ol Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert J Buchanan and Amy L Buchanan, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc as nominee for lender. Mortgagee, dated October 15. 2003, and recorded on October 22, 2003 in instrument 1116091. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Three And 84/100 Dollars ($161,963 84). including interest at 5 875% per annum Under the power ol sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. jn October 6. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Praireville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The East 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 10. Town 1 North, Range 10 West Tne redemption period shall be 12 months from the date o’ such sale Dated September 8. 2005 For more information, ptease call FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #065449F01 www Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Steven Hanson and Jennifer Hanson, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation. Mortgagee, dated March 23. 2004. a.d recorded on April 26. 2004 in instrument 1126396. m Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Eight)-Three And 35/100 Dollars ($137,583.35). including interest al 6% per annum. Under the power ot sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry Countv Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on October 13. 2005 Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as Lot 48 Misty Rtege No 2. according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 6 ot Plats, on Page 49. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date ot such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated September 15. 2005 For more information, please call: FC S 248 593 1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Chase Home Finance. LLC succes­ sor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #066217F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sate, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ryan R. Stubblefield and Brandi L. Stubblefield, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc. Mortgagee, dated December 15. 1999. and recorded on December 17. 1999 in instrument 1039236. and assigned by mesne assignments 1q First Nationwide Mortgage Corporation as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claused to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety Thousand Seventy-Five And 25/100 Dollars ($90,075.25). including interest at 6% per annum Under the powet ot rale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on October 20. 2005 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lotts) 1010 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated September 22. 2005 For more information, ptease call: FC W 248 593 1312 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys For CitiMortgage. Inc as successor in interest to First Nationwide Mortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #014571F04 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THF NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This tale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee, in that event, your damages. If any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Neal F. Elliott and Michelle EUiott. his wife, original mortgagor(s). to National City Mortgage Services Co . Mortgagee, dated November 26. 2001. and recorded on December 4. 2001 in instrument 1070728. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Four And 72/100 Dollars ($92,454.72). including mterest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on October 13.2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Hope. Barry County, Michigan, and are descnbed as: Units 3 and 4. Guernsey Highlands, a condominium according to the Master Deed recorded in Liber 636. on Page 592; and First Amendment recorded in Uber 668, on Page 222. and Second Amendment recorded in Document No 1002532 Together with rights m general common elements and in limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and descnbed m Ad 59 of the Public Acts of 1978. as amended, Barry County Records The redemption penod shall oe 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated September 15. 2005 For more information, please call: FC F 248 593 1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For National City Mortgage Services Co. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #066126F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid emount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert A. Wood Jr., a single man. original mortgagors), to Amerifirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, date J June 27, 2001, and recorded on July 9, 2001 in instrument 1062752. and assigned by raid Mortgage to Homeside Lending. Inc as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county racords. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed 'o be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hut.-fred Fifty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Five .\nd 19/100 Dottars ($154,965.19). including interest at 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hastings at 1:00 PM, on October 20. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as The East 20 acres of the West 100 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 14. Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Assyria Township. Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated September 22. 2005 Fo' mere information, please call: FC R 248 593 1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Washington Mutual Bank successor in interest by merger to Homeside Lending. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Faims. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #028492F02 omimbi Hope Township Special Board Meeting August 22. 2005 All Board members present. Approved previous minutes, additional ADSL Training expenses, budget transfers. Life Insurance for new Building Official, and to discontinue pursuit of Tax Excempt status. Adjourned at 2:05 pm Linda Eddy-Hough. Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert Supervisor wmmtj Vte Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATT?’ PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In thet event, your demegee. if any, shall be HmMed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, ptua Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donna Ohinch. A Mamed Woman and Korey Kidder, A Single Individual, and Roger W Ohinch Jr.. Her Husband, original mortgagor(s), to The Provident Bank d/b/a Provident Consumer. Mortgagee, dated October 30. 2002. and recorded on September 22. 2003 m instrument 1113862. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. as assignee by an assignment in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Two Thousand Five Hundred Ninety-Five And 85/100 Dottars ($72,595 85). mdudmg mterest at 7 87% per annum Under the power of sate contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiM be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on October 13. 2005. Said premises are situated in Village ol Freeport. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 of Block 1 of Samuel Roush's Addition to the Village of Freeport. According to the Recorded Plat Thereof. Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shal' be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated September 15. 2005 For more information, ptease call: FC X 248.593 1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. f/k/a Countrywide Funding Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #066691F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed aoiety to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, phis Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronald L Blossom and Angela M. Blossom, huebend and wife, original mortgagor^/, to Amenquest Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated August 10. 2004, and recorded on August 26. 2004 in instrument 1133046. in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Amenquest Mortgage Securities, Inc. Asset Backed Pass­ Trough Certificates. Quest Trust Series 2005-Xi Urxk* the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 1. 2005. without recourse as assignee vy an assignment, on which mortgage there is ciai-ned to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety Sever Thousand Three Hundred And 66/100 Lottars ($97,300.86). including interest al 9.25% per ai.num. Under the powtw of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in s-ich case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby gren is: ssjM mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, of some part of them, at pubttc vendue. at the bvry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. xi October 6. 2005. Said premises are situated in Village uf Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, and an. described as: Lot 106. VHage of NashvHte. accord ing to the recorded plat thereof as recorded In Ubei 1 of Plats, on Page 10. The Village of Nashville. County of Barry, and State of Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: September 8. 2005 For more information, please cal: FC H 248 593 1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Amenquest Mortgage Securities, Inc.. Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates. Guest Trust Series 2005-XI Under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of March 1. 2005. without recourse 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #O65732FO1 Special 120.00 orr counm htbuor a £XTBK>K - Buffmg with surface cleaner and polymer sealant Removes - Fine scratches.road grime S oxidation - Safe for clearcoat finishes - HASTINGS DETAIL 1S10 STM SCHOOL RD. 1/4 WMfoUUI.ll 269 / 945-5607 THE COUNTY OF BARRY is accepting sealed bids for snow­ plowing and snow removal lor their parking lots located in downtown Hastings The term of the contract will be for the year beginning November 15. 2005 and ending November 14.2006 The closing date for the bid is October 14.2005 at 2:00 p.m Bids shall be submitted to: s COUNTY ADMINISTRATION 220 W. STATE STREET. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 S To obtain a copy of the invitation to bid. please call (269) 945-1285 or pick one up at the County Clerks office located at the above address Specific questions regarding the invitation to Bid may be directed to Tim Neeb Building and Grounds Supervisor at (269) 838-7084 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 29. 2005 - Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, phis Interes*. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Kelly A. Weaver, a smote woman, original mortgagor(s). lo Genrke Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 7.2001. and recorded on September 27. 2001 in instrument 1067245, in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc. as assignee by an assign­ ment. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol Eighty-Three Thousand Two Hundred Nine And 05/100 Dollars ($83,209.05). including interest at 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 100 PM. on October 20, 2005. Saru premises are situated in Village of Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as: Commencing at a point 135 feet South ol the Northeast comer of Main Street and the North Section tine of Section 36. or at an iron stake or point 6 feet North of the Northwest comer of foundation of the house on said Lot, thence East 132 feet, thence South 50 feet, thence West 132 feet, thence North 50 feet to the place of beginning; also the South 15 feet of Lot commencing at sn iron stake 10 ’«et North of the Northwest comer of stone toundaton of house and stake being about 84 feet, more or less. South of the center of Section line road, running from said stake West to Main Street, thence South 75 feet, thence East 132 feet, thence Nortn 75 feet, thence West to the place of begin­ ning. The redemption oenod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which caae the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: September 22. 2005 For more information, please call: FC C 248 593 1301 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite S065952F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN V/1LL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee, tn that event, your damages, If any. shall be limn­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marino M. Vivaldi, a mamed man and Lucinda R. Vivaldi, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Independent Mortgage Co West Ml. Mortgagee, dated Apr.l 24. 2001, and recorded on May 7. 2001 in instrument 1059193. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Mortgage Company, an Ohio Corporation as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-One And 91/100 Dollars ($105,861.91). including inter­ est at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on October 27. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Thomapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Unit No. 2 of Thomapple Hills Site Condominium, according to the Master Deed recorded in Uber 560. Pages 416 thru 473. inclu­ sive. Barry County Records and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 5. together with nghts in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in the above Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978 as amended. Thomapple Township. Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: September 29. 2005 For more information, please call FC S 248.593 1304 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys For Chase Home Finance. LLC succes­ sor by merger to Chase Mortgage Company, an Ohio Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bmgham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Ftie *067144FQ1 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Heather R. Cappon. a mamed woman and Jason Cappon. her husband, original mortgagors). to Lender LTD. dba Lake State Funding. Mortgagee, dated October 22. 2004. and recorded on December 10. 2004 in instrument 1138536. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wa**^ngton Mutual Bank FA as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Seven And 69/100 Dollars ($187.967 69). including interest at 8% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mort­ gage and th® statute m such case made and pro­ video. notice is hereby given that sate mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastmgs at 10O PM. on October 27. 2005 Sate premises are situated m Charter Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of Section 16. Town 3 North. Range 9 West, distant West 1710.83 teet from the East 1/4 post of said Section; thence South 01 degrees 06 minutes 46 seconds East 747.87 feet; thence South 87 degrees 55 minutes 06 seconds West 298 47 feet; thence North 01 degrees 04 minutes 57 sec­ onds West 758.71 feet to said East and West 1/4 line; thence East along said 1/4 line 298.06 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Northerly 33 feet thereof The redemption penod shall be 12 months from the date of such sate Dated: September 29. 2005 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593 1305 Trott & Trott. P.C Attorneys For Washington Mutual Bank f/k/a Washington Mutual Bank FA 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite *067310F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your carnages. If any, Shan be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Paul L Hawkins, a single man. ongmal mortgagorts). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc , as nominee tor lender. Mortgagee, dated April 26. 2004. and recorded on April 29. 2004 in instrument 1126594, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Four And 57/100 Dollars ($89,554.57). includ­ ing interest at 5.875% per annum Under the power of sate contained in sate mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of •he mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings at 1 00 PM, on October 27. 2005 Sate premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as: A parcel of land located in the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 35 in Town 3 North and Range 8 West adjoining the Easterly boundary of the church property said property being described as foltows Beginning at a point on the North ime of sate Section 35. said porn: being 23 Rods West of the Northeast comer of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 35. running thence South 181.5 feet thence North 54 degrees 54 min­ utes 00 seconds East 212 feet, thence North 59.5 feet to the intersection with the North line of Section 35. thence West along the said North line 173.25 feet to the place ot beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated. September 29. 2005 For more information, please call: FC X 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc . as noi.iinee for tender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Mchtgan 48025-5822 Fite *066754F01 wmmm Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tfie conditions of a mortgage made by Steven M. McCall, an unmamed man, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for tender. Mortgagee, dated September 30. 2003. and recorded on February 4. 2004 in Liber 2627 on Page 525. m Allegan county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Four Hundred And 89/100 Dollars (5226,400 89). including interest r.< 5% per annum Under the power of sate contained m sate mort­ gage and the statute in sucn case made and pro vided. notice is hereby given that sate mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pari of them, at public vendue, at the East front Entrance to the Allegan County Building in Allegan at 9 00 AM. on October 20. 2005 Sato premises are situated in Charter Tow»-^hip of Gunplain. Allegan County. Michigan, and are descnbed as: The following parcel is also located tn Prainevilte Township. Barry County. Michigan; Lot 64. Shangri La Number Two Subdivision in Sections 24 and 25. Town 1 North. Range 11 West, as recorded m Uber 10 of Plats in Pages 72.73 and 74; and Section 19 and 30. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. Prairieville Township. Barry County. Michioan. as recorded in Liber 5 ot Plats on Page 71. ' The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. tn which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: September 15. 2005 For more information, ptease call FC X 248.593 1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc . as nominee lor tender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite *051659F02 THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth Kenyon and Pauline M. Kenyon, husband and wtfe. to CitiFinancial. Inc. mortgagee, dated August 19. 2?03 and recorded August 25. 2003 in Instrument Number 1111749. and senvener s affidavit to correct legal description submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deed;. Barry County Records There • claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Four and 15/100 Dollars ($114,124.15) including interest at the rate of 6.81% pe. annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes ol the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or son.® part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 p.m. on October 13. 2005 The premises are located in the Township of Barry Barry County. Michigan and are descnbed as: Commencing at the Northwest lorner of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, for the beginning, thence East 4 Rods, thence South 10 Rods, thence West 4 rods; thence North 10 Rods to the beginning ALSO com­ mencing at the Northwest comer of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of sate Section 5; thence South 10 Rods from the place of beginning; thence East 4 Rods; thence South 13 Rods 5 1/2 teet; thence West 4 Rods; thence North 13 Rods 5 1/2 feet to the beginning The redemption period shall be 6 nnnths from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned tn accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can resand the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the bonower In that event, your damages, if any. are kmrted solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated September 15. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for CrtiFinanaal. Inc. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 File No. 293.0149 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered st sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Shawn M Carter, a single man. ongmal mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc . as nominee tor tender. Mortgagee, dated February 26. 2004. and recorded on March 2. 2004 m instrument 1123024. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty And 17/100 Dollars ($91,860 17). including interest at 8.45% per annum Under the power of sate contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in sucn case made and pro vtoed, notice is hereby given that sate mortgage wkl be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part ot them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 100 PM. on October 13. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as Commencing 760 feet South from the Northwest comer of Section 20. Town 2 North. Range 7 West; thence South on the section line 700 teet; thence East 387 teet; thence North parallel to the Section line 700 teet; thence West 397 feet to the Point of Beginning The redemption penod shall be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated September 15. 2005 For more information, ptease call: FC H 248.593 1300 Trott A Trott. P.C Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Ate *065629F01 owmm Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be reecinded by the fooctoelng mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid emount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interact. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John A. Harris, a single man. original mortgagor s). to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated December 11. 2002. and recorded on January 10. 2003 in instrument 1095304. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-One Thousand Sa Hundred Sever y-Six And 42/100 Dollars ($71,676.42). including interest at 9.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained m Mid mort­ gage and the statute in such case made t nd pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that sate morig »ge wiH be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Ban, County Courthouse in Hastings at 100 PM on October 27. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township g’ Assyria. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as A parcel of land 8 rods Fast and West by 10 rods North and South out of the Northwest comer of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 13. Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan The redemptton period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: September 29. 2005 For more information, please call FC D 248.593 1309 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Wells Fargo Bank. NA f/k/a Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite *025665F02 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Anthony J. Marzic. an unmamed man. Mortgagor, to Oak Street Mortgage LLC. Mortgagee, dated the 21« day of February. 2005 and recorded in the office ot the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan on the 7th day of March. 2005 in Document No. 1142363 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Thirty Nine Thousand Fwe Hundred Fifty & 83/100 ($139,550.80). and no suit or proceeang at law or in equity having been msbtuted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power ot sate contained in said mortgage, and pur­ suant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 20th day of October. 2005 at 1D0 o’clock pm Local Time, sate mortgage will be toredosed by a sate at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml (that being the budding where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described tn sate mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount duo. as afore­ said on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 8.75000% per annum and a* legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney tees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersignod, necessary to protect its interest in the premises Which said promisos are described as follows Al that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Barry. County of Barry, State of Michigan, and descnbed as follows, to wit: That part ot the Northwest Fractional 1/4 of Section 5. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described as commencing at the Northwest comer of said Section 5; thence 1 degrees 12’ 15* East on the West Section line. 122.89 feet of the place of begin­ ning of this description , thence continuing South 1 degree 12' 15* East on the West on section m. 794.11 feet; thence North 89 degrees 15’ 29* East parallel with the North section line. 1121.00 teet to Brickyard Road; thence North 01 degrees 12' 15* West along said Road. 328.00 feet, thence North 75 degrees 57' 15* West 227.00 teet; thence North 01 degrees 12* 15* West 24.05 teet; thence South 89 degrees 15' 29*West. 1307 teet; thence North 00 degrees 44' 31* West 382.00 teet (21 rods 15 5 feet); thence Northwesterly 65.00 teet on a 20 degree curve to the left to the tar end ot a chord which bears North 7 degrees 12' 33* Wst. 64 86 teet; thence South 89 degrees 15'29* West. 635.25 feet (38.5 rods); thence Southwesterly on a 10 degree curve to the left a distance of 225 02 feet to the far end of chord which bears South 3T 24* Wst. 252 92 teet to the place of beginning During the twelve (12) months immediately fol­ lowing the sate, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is deter mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sate Dated: 9/22/2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. 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But I also know that many farmers have borrowed money by the boatloads and work for some pretty cheap wages. And. at some point in time, if somebody wants to make a dollar by developing their land. I don't think they should be deprived." — Dave DeMond, Castleton TVvp. Trustee 23.000 residents in 20 years, a number that could reach 40,000 by 2045. He went on to say that a master plan is important because it helps preserve natural features such as lakes, streams and open farm­ land. which attract new residents to the area that may be undermined by unchecked devel­ opment. Killpatrick noted that a total of 54.941 acres in Barry County are already pre­ served by the state and or are publicly or quasi-publicly owned, which includes state land and regulated wetlands. “Rural conservation designation is kind of the next step up then,” he added. “Going from not very intensive development to slightly more intensive development, about 32,000 acres fall into this category. These are areas, based on all the input we have received, throughout the process that have pristine nat­ ural features they include stream corridors... they may include wetlands. In this area we are going to look at very limited development, where people could organize their develop­ ment in a way so we don’t undermine the fea­ tures that gives appeal to the property. This would be a TDR (Transfer of Development Rights) sending area. Where people could send their development rights and continue to own and enjoy their property.” Transfer of Development Rights means a landowner could sell development rights to his property to a builder who would then transfer those righto to another area of .the county zoned for medium to high density res­ idential development which would allow him to build another unit in a panned develop­ ment in that area. Killpatrick went on to break down the pro­ posed zoning: Country residential is a zoning for the rural residential agricultural mix, which already exists in much of the county. The 177,980 acres zoned country residential a TDR send­ ing area, which would provide for gradual low-density development and continued agri­ culture. Lakefront Residential, is a designation for 5.400 acres of land where development will be allowed according to “the nature of the lake." It would be a TDR sending area. “Some development is likely where the lakes can support it," said Killpatrick. Low density residential zones. 2,037 acres outside of development centers and urban areas, are meant to encourage growth and development in clusters around those areas. It would be a TDR receiving area with approxi­ mately one or two units per acre. Areas desig­ nated low density include Irving, Yankee Springs and Rutland townships. Killpatrick said there would be. “a very small amount” of moderate density residential areas, “Again, most of that type of develop­ ment will occur in centers of development, not in the outlying areas of the county,” he said. Moderate density zones would be TDR receiving areas. Approximately 2.429 acres have been des­ ignated as centers, which are already existing small communities such as Cloverdale, Dowling and Assyria. These would also be TDR receiving areas. Most of them would be in the southern area of the county. In the county. 25,750 acres have been des­ ignated as urban areas, each of which would have its own sub-plan. These areas would be TDR receiving areas. In addition. 1.232 acre, outside of urban areas have been designated industrial. Agriculture is the second largest zoning area in the proposed master plan with 85,173 acres. “Agricultural areas are intended for the pri­ mary purpose of farming." said Killpatrick. "There will be housing in them, no question about it. There’s housing in them now. but the primary goal of the agricultural district is to serve fanning and the present needs of the agricultural industry." Some development would be allowed in these areas, but there would be limits on non­ farm developments. There would be no con­ dominiums or subdivisions allowed. It would T'm totally against this. I hope the commissioners and the planning board turn this down. To me. this is nothing but communism. I don't know what else you would call it." — Earl Wilson, Baltimore IWp. resident be a TDR sending area. Killpatrick also noted that, due to com­ ments and input during the four previous pub­ lic hearings, heid in each of the four quadrants of Barry County, some changes had been made in the plan. He said that approximately 1X000 acres had been rezoned from agricul­ tural to country residential, mainly around the two four-v amers areas of Hastings, Castleton. Baltimore and Maple Grove Townships and Baltimore. Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships. “There is still about 85,000 acres and our goai was to preserve 100,000. but you recog­ nize that within the country residential and the preserved lands category, agriculture is still planned to continue." said Killpatrick, who added. “It worked the other way too... so about 9.700 acres went the other way. was changed from country residential to ag. The greatest change there was in Carlton Township, just north of Hastings and another chunk down in the far southeast comer in Assyria Township where there was good ag ground. So. in total, we only decreased the We would like to congratulate Shaun on his graduation from the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission. We would a<so like to thank: Jim Goulooze, Gordon Shane McNeill, Sandra Miller, Michelle Newton and Judge Fisher for believing in Shaun and giving him a chance to get his life back on track. God is good! Love—Dad, Mom & Lizz Members of the planning commission listen as members of the audience speak about their concerns regarding the proposed master plan. agricultural by about 2.400 acres." Killpatrick also noted that the stream corri­ dor buffer width was decreased from 500 to 100 feet. During his presentation Killpatrick. likened the master plan to a blueprint, the county to a house and planning and zoning as the tool box that would be used to build the house. Fred Jacobs, a lifelong resident of Barry County and vice president of J-Ad Graphics, said later that there was a basic flaw with Killpatrick’s analogy. "You’ve got a blue print, a house and tool­ box, but he forgot the owners. The people of Barry County are the owners and they don’t like the blueprint. There is no buy-in from the owners," he said. Most of the comments from the audience, the majority of them farmers from Eastern Barry County, said they were opposed to the master plan as presented, saying that the pro­ posed plan would take away their property rights and decrease the value of their land. David Yonker of Carlton Township was one of the first property owners given the opportunity to speak during the public hear­ ing. “From what I can figure out, this master plan is being put in place bv 35 to 40 people who want farmland preservaum money. This is bad public policy when the plan helps so few and hurts so many. Let me remind all government officials that the United Stales Constitution was formed to make the peo­ ple's liberty secure, not only against foreign tax but also against oppression by their own government. This master plan oppresses land owners and limits their capitalistic opportuni­ ties to only what the county government says is OK. The Fourth Amendment of the Bill of Rights says it is the right of the people to, 'be secure in their person, houses, papers and effects against all unreasonable searches and seizures.’ The county government and this master plan, in my opinion, unreasonably seizes my private property for my own use.” Carol Newton, a former stole representa­ tive for the area and former county supervisor, also opposed the master plan as presented. “I think this is an unwise move... I think it goes too far. I’ve read some of this material and you’ve got to read and reread it to realize how broad it is. You have to understand what every word means in that... it sounds pretty good as you glance over it but it’s so flexible you could do almost anything. “There’s just one statement here, it says. ‘Uses in this designation may include single family dwellings, resource conservation and resource based production and natural resource recreation, in addition, environmen­ tally friendly agricultural activity that do not permanently and negatively modify the natu­ ral landscape of the area may be permitted.’ “Now that could be if you’re going to har­ vest some of your timber, you have to have permission to harvest your timber? Anything that you’re going to change may be termed to be negatively impacting the area." he added. “I just can’t support this at this time." “I’m totally against this, I hope the com­ missioners and the planning board turn this down. To me. this is nothing but communism. I don’t know what else you would cal) it." said Earl Wilson from Baltimore Township. Tom Dawson, who has been farming in Maple Grove Township for 30 years, said he didn’t need the government’s help in paying for and fanning his land and he felt that he should have the same property rights as those whose land is zoned country residential. Zandra Belson. also from Maple Grove Township, said she opposed the master plan, saying, “I think it is dictatorial to private property owners’ rights." She also objected to the plan’s mining objective which would charge property own­ ers a fee to mine sand or gravel on their own land. “Wc have some independent contractors in that business who would be harmed great­ ly by that feature (of the master plan)." Mattie Jennings, from Maple Grove Township said the plan would decrease the value of farm land in the areas designated for agriculture. She also said she felt the survey of county residents by Williams & Works was “poorly done. I think if you go back and look at it, it was like surveying people that weren’t even in the green (agriculture) zone. They didn’t have any input on it and I think we should have the same rights as the people in the (country residential) area.” Williams & Works sent surveys to a ran­ dom sample of 10% of the registered voters in Barry County. After the meeting, Jacobs confronted McManus and said that if the county and Williams & Works wanted a larger and truer random sampling of Barry County residents, they should have put an insert in The Reminder which is delivered to every home in Barry County, giving every one in the county an opportunity to participate in the sun ey. Steve Barnum from Woodland Township also felt the survey was flawed because there "A lot of these people have fanned this land all their lives, and if they are at retirement age and they want to split their land up, I don't feel that I can tell them that they can’t... That’s their retirement fund. They didn’t work in a factory and have all of the frills that the factory offered. They saved by holding on to this land and going through hard times. I really have trou­ ble with that wo in government can tell them what they can do with their land." — Judy Wooer, Barry TWp. Treasurer didn’t appear to be any effort on the commit­ tee’s part to contact school districts w ithin the county about the master plan. He noted that since school funding is determined largely on the number of students it serves, limiting growth and development in certain areas of the county could have a negative impact on schools in those areas. Larry Carpenter from Assyria Township said his big concern was that he didn’t want the county to tell him what he could do with his farm. “I’ve been there 50 years. I’ve owned it foe 40 almost and it’s my right to do with it what I want to do. I’m not planning on developing it or selling it. but I figure that it's mv right." His words were echoed by man? other long-time farmers in the audience, including Earl Wilson from Castleton Township, who said. “I can’t help but think that the property value in the (country residential) area is going to increase while the property value in the (agricultural zone) will decrease.... People don't tell you can't withdraw from your bank account and I don’t think anyone should be able to tell us we can’t withdraw from our farmland." Judy Wooer, a Barry Township Board member, said. "A lot of these people have farmed this land all their lives and if they are at retirement age, if they want to split their land up, I don’t feel that I can tell them that they can’t split that land up. Thai’s their retirement fund. They didn’t work in a facto­ ry and have all of the frills that the factory offered. They saved by holding on to this land and going through hard times, I really have trouble with that we, in government can tell them what they can do with their land.” Marianne Landon said, "My husband and I were both bom in Carlton Township and we were married for 52 years, he passed away a year ago. I am not for (the master plan) and I know that my husband wouldn't have been... this is our retirement. We worked all of ocr lives and put away what little money we had left after we paid taxes... and 1 just don't agree with the board. I think they need to take more time to study this." Ted McKelvey from Maple Grove Twp. said that he is a "strong believer" in the preservation of farmland, “However, I think it should be done voluntarily, such as purchas­ ing your development rights. There aren’t very many programs that are available, but I’m sure there will be some more. I think to put the restrictions on to us in the ag zone are unreasonable and I think you need to take another took at this and consider our rights." When Jacobs was given the1 floor tor said, “I'm just here as an interested citizen. I’ve lived in Barry County all my life and I’ve written up a lot about it "You’re dealing with one of the most important things probably for people around here and that’s their land. There’s so much government intervention in our lives every tLv that when you start talking about their land and what they can do with it, you’re going to bring a tot of people out because it is a eery emotional subject and one I don’t think they ere going to take lightly. “It’s ecsy when you go out and hire a hit man to come in and do a lot of your work for you, but you have to get these people involved," he continued. “You said you had these meetings but they really weren't very well attended. I had one of isy staff a' each one of these meetings and this ts the largest audience that you’ve ever had. It’s because you’ve got to the end and you have people feeling pretty threatened as to what’s going to happen since you’ve brought up developmen­ tal rights, that's not really every been brought up. There’s a lot of things about this plan that you have to take one step at a time if you e really going to be a representative govern­ ment of the people who put you in these posi­ tions. You’ve got to spend more time educat­ ing people about the process. Take pieces of it, divide it up. and maybe have more meet­ ings like this. “Like 1 said, this is the largest meeting you’ve had where citizens have a chance to really to say what is bothering them, and the big thing that bothers everyone of these peo­ ple as you go around this room is the one thing that they have that is our most important asset and it is the 'and that they live on. “Don't get in a big rush just because there are people who think you need to get this process over by a certain date. 1 wouldn't worry about that dale too much." he advised." I'd take a little more time and listen to more people and have meetings like this in four or five quadrants and try to get more people See PLAN, next page arpets Need Cleaning? CECLEA - Y J / ._ r srKVICf S INC . Professional Steam Extraction The Method Recommended by the Major Carpet Manufacturers For... 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Dave Demond, a fanner from Castleton Township and a member of the Township Board, said they felt the county needs to have a plan, but were not pleased with the one that was being presented by the planning commis­ sion. “I’m a little torn with the whole process.” he said. “I do realize that the intrusion of housing in agriculture land is a continuing problem. But. I also know that many fanners have borrowed money by the boatloads and work for some pretty cheap wages. And. at some point in time, if somebody wants to make a dollar by developing their land, I don’t think they should be deprived. So. like I said. I’m torn. I don't want to see all the farm­ land in our area developed... I was a little appalled that Castleton Township got painted with a brush as all farmland because there’s some good farmland in Castleton Township, marginal land in Castleton Township and there’s a lot of flood plain in Castleton Township and you folks have to respect that at some point in time.” Gordon Endsley, a livestock farmer in Castleton Township, also expressed mixed feelings about the proposed master plan. He said that while unchecked development on the land surrounding his operation could limit future expansion, he was also concerned about the plan taking away property rights. “It's a very tough choice,” he said. John Lenz, a farmer in Hastings Township, said he was, "encouraged by the insight and foresight the board has to develop the plan." However, be also said that while he had no picas to develop his land, lie would like to have the option to do so in future years, and recommended that the Planning Commission, “play around,” with the details of master plan a little more and make su e that those affect­ ed by the plan understand how it will impact them. Wes Nolan said he also felt that a master plan was needed, but the proposed plan need­ ed some work, “Before we trash the whole plan, we need to look into it carefully to make sure that there are no critical issues that we need to address at this time. We need to learn more about the details and bow this is going to work.” Many of those in the audience were con­ cerned with the details of bow the transfer of development rights was going to work." Killpatrick said during his presentation that that was something that would be worked out in the future. Many of the people in the audience sad they felt the commission needed to take a closer look at the details of TDRs and other aspects of the proposed plan, saying that many parts of it were too vague and unde­ fined and they did not feel comfortable with it as presented. County Commissioners Clare Tripp and Sandy James were in the audience and while they both expressed their feelings that the county needed to go ahead with the master plan, they wanted to assure their constituents that they did not want to rush into making a decision. James suggested that a "middle ground” could be found with regard to the agricultural zoning. Later during the meeting McManus read letters from individuals and other government which he had received in response to the pro- "The beautiful thing about this meeting tonight is that it has identified the biggest areas of concern It is obvious, it seems to me. that we have two things to worry about. I think there is a lot of misunderstanding about PDRs and TDRs. I hear a lot of peo­ ple saying the county is going to buy their farm. The county doesn't buy farms That's not part of it. that has to be dearly understood. And, secondly, there’s this whole issue about zoning and agriculture zoning. I really think, and a lot of people have said this, if you can have some focus meetings just on that, so you are assured that people do understand what PDRs and TDRs are, then I think it is easier to move forward. We have to move forward. We can't go into the future without a plan. Everybody will have their way with us and we won’t like the result." — Don Drummond, Irving Township posed master plan, including resolutions from both Castleton and Maple Grove townships rejecting the master plan and proposing that their townships be zoned country residential rather than agricultural. However, not all individuals and groups in the county were opposed to the master plan as presented, but rather had suggestions for how it could be amended. Dennis Pennington from the Michigan State University (MSU) Cooperative Extension Service said that a statewide pur­ chase of development rights program had recently come to their attention and the Walker Bill that would provide property tax relief to landowners. “Both of those two things require very specific things in the lan­ guage of the county’s master plan, so 1 put together that language that we need to qualify for the property tax relief and to qualify for the TDR funding,” he said before presenting the commission with a copy of the language he mentioned. Rick Lawrence, a resident of Barry Township and a representative from Barry County Farm Bureau, read a resolution from his organization which basically asked for changes in language which would bring the master plan into better conformity with exist­ ing state and federal guidelines and recom­ mended that fees not be charged for mining operations nor an ordinance passed with regarding to such operations. As a sixth generation farmer in Barry County, Lawrence, also made a personal statement: “I would like to say that I think this plan need to be looked at a little bit closer, but it dees need to go forward, you can’t ignore it We’ve got a problem coming that we have to look at. ‘If we fail to plan, we plan to fail,’" he said adding that while he understands why some feel that the plan takes away their rights, he does not feel that way. ‘It’s not a taking of rights, it’s more of another option.” Paul Wing from Assyria Township, a mem­ ber of the Farmland Preservation Board, who helped create the proposed master plan, spoke in favor of the master plan and stated that he felt it offered fanners, “other options.” “1 have to say I’m for it There are a lot of things that have been happening in the farm­ land preservation process... actually, right now we have 46 applicants; the only way we can get those done is if we get some state money involved and some federal money... It's ongoing and I think it is really going to happen here in Barry County. “I think one cf the best ways to see farm­ land preserved is through the TDR process,” he added. "The people who are building homes are the ones who are going to pay for preserving farmlands. “So far what we’re used to, the process we have to go through to get funds back out of our land and be able to retire, and I'm getting ready to retire, that process is to sell it to the highest bidder,” said Wing. “What we are try­ ing to de is give you two... or three more options for getting money out of your proper­ ty. With two of those options, you still have your property and you can do with it... and. I’ve heard a lot of this tonight, that rights are being taken from your property, the only right that is going to be taken from this property, from the way I understand it, is that you won’t be able to develop it. You’ll be able to farm it, you'll be able to sell it, you’ll be able break up parts of it, if you don’t want to preserve it you can set parts of it aside so that it can be built on. There are so many options that you can do. “There’s a whole lot of negatives, but I really think it's because there is a whole lot of misunderstanding and we don’t really know everything that is involved," he concluded. Noreen Robinson of Irving Township, a who was member of the advisory board for the master plan for the northwest quadrant of the county, said that she “begged people to come to the public hearings," but not many people attended them. “We worked very hard on this... we tried, we really tried," she said in defense of the master plan. Cathy Strickland, from Yankee Springs. who was also a part of the citizens advisory committee said. "I should probably stand close to the door when 1 say this but I think this is a great pl/n. I think we have some mis­ information and some misunderstanding about what this plan is all about. “This is a plan that protects your retire­ ment, it doesn’t take away your property rights," she said. “You can still develop your property. This is a blueprint, this is not the tool box. The tool box. the zoning ordinances is what tell you what you can and cannot do with your property. “Some people are saying that the outlook for the master plan is dismal, that it won’t pass. Conversely, I think the ends of the circle are starting to come together. There is light at the end of the tunnel and I think there is an opportunity that we can find a compromise that is acceptable to everyone." - Mike Callton, 5th District County Commissioner “I’m from Yankee Springs where and at this time our ag land can be developed, one house to three acres, and our people out there are telling us that that is loo small. They want ag land preserved," she added. "1 think we would need a room three times the size of this if we didn't have planning, if we just allowed development to happen in a willy-nilly-type way, the rest of the people in the county would be ready to lynch us. “No one is doing this to try to hurt the farmers or take away your property rights, this is a blueprint. It’s a plan. If we didn't have this, whatever industry, gravel pit, wastewater treatment, landfill was allowed to come on the parcel next to you, 1 dare say your property wouldn’t be worth so much then to a residential developer. It’s valuable to you as your retirement because it is gorgeous. Il is wonderful property and the parcel next to you is the same, and the parcel after that is the same. We protect all these naturally beautiful things in our county," said Strickland. “I understand a lot of the comments you are making but I really think that we need more information on this, to give to you, so you know what the real impact is. "And where were you when we were trying to put this committee together?" she asked. "You come out now at the last minute, we needed you." Don Drummond from Irving Township thanked the commission for coming up with the plan, adding. ‘The county needs a plan, whether it is this plan or not is still up for grabs, but we do need a plan. .. We’ve got to figure out how we are going to go into the future. “The beautiful thing about this meeting tonight is that it has identified the biggest area of concern. It is obvious, it seems to me, that we have two things to worry about I think there is a lot of misunderstanding about PDRs and TDR - 1 hear a lot of people saying the county is going to buy their farm. The county doesn’t buy farms. That’s not part of it that has to be clearly understood. And, secondly, there’s this whole issue about zoning, and agriculture zoning. I really think, and a lot of ireople have said this, if you can have some locus meetings just on that so you are assured that people do understand what PDRs and TDRs are, then I think it is easier to move forward. We have to move forward. We can’t gc into the future without a plan. Everybody will have their way with us and we won’t like die result" he said. Mike Callton, the Barry County Commissioner for the 5th District, which includes Castleton, Maple Grove and Woodland Townships, where most of the land has been zoned agricultural, admits that there is a flaw in the proposed master plan. The present plan stifles residential growth in stagnant areas of the county while leaving malignant growth in other areas of the county unchecked," he said, referring to data that showed that Castleton. Maple Grove and Woodland townships had grown at 2.8%, 5% and 5.3%, respectively, from 1990 to 2000 while Irving, Rutland Charter Township and Yankee Springs Township had grown at 40.9%, 30.2% and 43.25% during the same time. However, Callton said he feels that a small change to the master plan is all that is neces­ sary to make it equitable for all areas of the county and get it approved in timely “Some people are saying that the outlook for the master plan is dismal, that it won't pass. Conversely. I think the ends of the circle are starting to come together. There is light at the end of the tunnel and I think there is an opportunity that we can find a compromise that is acceptable to everyone." Do You Know How the New Medicare Pn Impact You? COA, continued from page 1 Chuck Semerad, chairman of the COA Board, acknowledged that passage of the COA request for a half mill, instead of a quar­ ter mill, will enable the agency to realize $800,000 in taxes as opposed to $300,000 this year. He noted mat the millage request was passed 54 to 46 percent almost a year ago. He said stat; focus groups have determined that budget shortfalls may be ahead for pro­ grams for older Americans because the mas- "These are people who have lived here all their lives and paid taxes," Connor said. The cost of home health programs are going to go up because of gas prices." — Vivian Connor sive numbers of Baby Boomers soon will join their ranks. “The COA is a lightning rod for people in need, a place to go to get services they can’t afford, like home health care," he said. “We need to support the care given and respite services with adult day care. Wc would be remiss if we keep cutting back on these pro­ grams. “I ask the commissioners to reconsider their initial proposal (to reduce funding by $15,000). We would like the continued sup­ port we’ve been getting from the commis­ sioners." Jeri Weinbrecht of Carlton Township, a nursing center employee and a board member for the COA, told the board she was "very concerned about taking $15,000 out of the COA budget If we don’t support programs to keep people at home, we'll pay a lot more when they have to move into a facility." Weinbrecht said programs like home health care enable senior citizens to remain inde­ pendent longer, keeping their self-worth intact longer and saving money in the long run. “If the seniors don’t have the programs to help, it’s going to a mess next year." Vivian Connor, former vice chairwoman of the Barry County Republican Party, asked if all departments in the county budget were facing reductions as well. She was told the COA and Charlton Park are the only county agencies or programs that are funded by mill­ ages and the county genera] budget. "These are people who have lived here all their lives and paid taxes," Connor said. ’The cost of home health programs are going to go up because of gas prices." Sandy Kozan, who also appeared on behalf of the COA, said, “I don’t understand what your reasoning is (for cutting back $15,000).” She was told the COA in 2006 will get more than double the revenue it received this year because cf voters' approval of the mill­ age levy from one-quarter to one-half mill, so a majority of the commissioners felt the $15,000 would be better spent elsewhere. Commissioner Tom Wing pointed out, “We are not statutorily obligated to fund the COA... we have a lot of things to balance out... We have a well-funded COA now and a nice building... We beueved this is an appro­ priate time to look elsewhere (to spend the $15,000) where there are other needs.’’ Wing also said the county’s contingency fund has shrunk to between $45,000 and $60,000, well below the recommended $200,000. Board Vice Chairman James French said it was a “balancing act” in looking at the COA’s increase in millage support and at programs in need, such as the Green Gables domestic shelter. One woman in the audience said she had asked citizens how they felt about the pro­ posed budget cut and they answered that they felt the COA was being cheated. Dr. James Spindler, also a COA Board member, said, “You (the commissioners) have supported the COA since 1974. I am con­ cerned that (if the $15,000 is cut) it may never be reinstated." Sandra James told the audience that she was in the board minority in her support for continuing the annual $15,000 in support. Commissioner Wayne Adams said finance committee members asked COA Director Tammy Pennington just what the $15,000 would buy for her agency and did not receive a satisfactory answer. “We could draft an answer," Weinbrecht suggested. Tripp said committee work on the budget would continue Mondays and Wednesdays until the hearing Oct. 25 and adoption, and the public is invited. Connor protested, saying she won’t be able to attend because she works full time. “So do we," answered Tripp. In another matter, the County Board heard complaints from several Orangeville Township residents about what they sec as unfair Zoning Board of Appeals treatment of resident Dan Elkins in development on his property. Elkins has sought a variance he was told is necessary because of height restric­ tions. Mel Risner, a neighbor, said, “It seems like Porter Hills, a resource to older adults in West Michigan foi over thirty-five years, would like to extend an invitation to an informative presentation on the latest changes to the Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D). Jo Murphy. Program Development Coordinator for the Area Agency on Aging of West Michigan will explain what you need to know to select a Medicare prescription drug plan, including: Am I eligible? Do I hare to enroll or is it an automatic benefit? When does this change occur? Are there deadlines and penalties? . And much more! “We are not statutorily obligated to fund the COA... we have a lot of things to balance out... We have a well-funded COA now and a nice building... We believed this is an appropriate time to look elsewhere (to spend the $15,000) where there are other needs.” Wednesday, October 12th, 530-700p.m. 10010 Crossroad Court. Caledonia, Mi 49316 — Commissioner Tom Wing they (the ZBA) are spot zoning. They are being discriminatory in what they’re allowing and what they’re not allowing." Elkins himself was critical of Barry County Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus, who he said "should’ve told me 1 need a vari­ ance." Risner added, "Orangeville needs to get its own zoning. We’re being dictated to by the county for every litde thing. They’re on a power trip and we need to take it away from them." There was some discussion about the pre­ vious night’s packed County Planning and Zoning meeting on the proposed master plan and farmland preservation (See story by Sandy Ponsetto in today’s edition of the Banner.) RrterHUls We can help-. To RSVP, complete thisform and, mol. to: ■ i Porter Hills Retirement Communities & Services 4450 Cascade Road SE. Ste 200 • Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 Your Name (Please Print) Space is limited, we may need to contact you if we are overbooked, please indicate a phone number where you ''an be reached: How mans’ people, including yourself are in your party? To RSVP by phone, please call the hotline at 575-5090 & www.porterhills.org �Page 16 - Thursday. September 29, 2005 - The Hastings Banner MCNEILL, continued from page 1-------------------------------------------------------- --------------------- ------------------------ this Trial Court since its creation. I have made every effort to mirror the honor and integrity of the judges before whom I have 1 have tried to best represent.the people of Barry Comity and the interests of this court with good faith, integrity, some humor and fairness. It has been my honor to serve this community and the public trust this position commands. "This position is no longer compatible with the best interests of our family. There are many factors and much thought that have gone into this decision, but above all else pro­ tecting the boys from the negatives of what this public position has become as hey grow older is our primary goal. “I wish you well and do not envy you in your responsibility. There are those who have never sought the challenge of public office who will complain for their own personal gain, regardless of your decision. I am sorry to put you through this. "I will miss working with the friends I have in law enforcement and the entire court sys­ tem, but the time has come for a return to a private life. I thank you for a good number of years. 1 will always be grateful for having been an officer of this court. Fisher, in prepared remarks, said Thursday afternoon, "Wc wish Mr. McNeill well as he embarks on his new business venture, and we thank him for his years of service to the citi­ zens of Barry County. The court will fill this vacancy as soon as possible with the best available candidate. Until that time, the law provides that Chief Assistant Prosecutor David Banister will perform the duties of the prosecuting attorney." The judge said stale statutes provide that the vacancy be filled by appointment by the circuit judge. "The court is inviting anyone interested in being considered for this appointment to sub­ mit a written application no later than Oct. 14. An application form may be obtained from Pamela Palmer in die circuit court office.” Fisher noted that within 24 hours of learn­ ing of McNeil's resignation, be already had received six applications. The judge added that the appointee likely will have to seek election to a two-year term in the November 2006 election in order to continue in the post after January 2007. If more than one candi- Lions climbed to second at last week’s SMAA jamboree by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Home hasn't been the place to be this sea­ son in the Southern Michigan Activities Association. No liome team has won a boys' golf con­ ference jamboree yet this season. The Maple Valley Lions hoped to be the first when they hosted the conference Wednesday afternoon. Parma-Western took the title at Hillsdale last Tuesday, creating a three-way tie at the top of the conference with one jamboree and the conference tournament yet to be played. Parma-Western shot a 162 to edge out sec­ ond place Maple Valley, which finished with a 167. Parma-Western. Hillsdale, and Brooklyn Columbia Central are now all tied at the top J the league with 28 total points. Maple Valley .s alone in fourth place with 19. "Everything seems to be evening out.” said Lion bead coach John Hughes. "Unfortunately, we just fell behind there early in the season.” The Lion boys were only behind ParmaWestern at the last jamboree thanks to a pair of 40’s from Adam Gonser and Joey James. Garrett VanEngen added a 43 for Maple Valley, and Tyler Greenfield a 44. ] f -Ml .utnMl 4 Last Thursday, the Lions were defeated by Olivet at Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville, 166 to 171. VanEngen led Maple Valley with a oneover 37. Ethan Griswold shot a 43, Greenfield 45. and McMillen 46. After this week’s jamboree, the Lions will bead to Silver Lake Country Club in Rockford for their division 3 district tourna­ ment Joining Maple Valley there will be the hosts from Grand Rapids West Catholic, as well as Allendale. Belding. Delton Kellogg. Calvin Christian. Hopkins. Kent City. Lansing Catholic Central. Otsego, Portland, Godwin Heights, and Kelloggsville. The post-season was expanded this year to include a district tournament for the first time. Hughes said he wished there was mor* time between the last league jamboree and the dis­ trict. but likes the idea of an expanded tour­ ney. "I think it’s a good idea,” said Hughes. ”1 think it gives a lot of players more chance to play at that level of competition.” The top six teams and top six individuals not on those six teams will advance to the regional tournament at Thomapple Creek Golf Course in Kalamazoo Oct 7. date files from the same party, there will be a primary next August. McNeill’s (enure as county prosecutor was perhaps the stormiest and most controversial in recent memory. When he resigned as chief assistant prose­ cuting attorney late in 1996. he sent a memo­ randum addressed to the County Board, criti­ cizing denial of a raise authorized by then Prosecuting Attorney Dale Crowley. In his letter of resignation, dated Nov. 7. 1996. McNeill said the raise amounted to less than a dollar an hour and the action of the board and Administrator Michael Brown was ’typical of the pig-headed arrogance of bureaucracy with which I cannot tolerate being associated ’ He added, “Michael Brown is typical of what I have always tried to avoid in govern­ ment: a bureaucrat. His handling of this entire matter, coupled with (then chairman) James Bailey and the others on the board, who have surprisingly avoided any recent negative press, is typical of why the majority of good people leave government.” He had his own private practice for four years and announced his candidacy for prose­ cuting attorney in 2000. The only candidate on the ballot, he was elected in August and November. Crowley resigned in December 2000, a month before his term was to expire, and Fisher appointed McNeill to the job because he had already been elected anyway. McNeill wrote a blistering letter to the Barry County Republican Party last year, attacking its leadership and the direction the party was taking. He was very public in his support of Stephanie Fekkes. his ex-wife, who was appointed to. but was unsuccessful in her election bid for probate judge. His fierce backing of Fekkes clashed with GOP officials and he was very critical of the Banner’s reporting of the campaign. McNeil last December fired assistant Prosecutor Thomas Evans, who had sought the probate judge’s post as an opponent of Fekkes. Three citizens, including the editor of this newspaper, filed formal complaints against McNeill with the Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission, after the November 2004 elec­ tion. There was a recall movement that had start­ ed earlier this year. A non-partisan group that called itself “GERONIMO" (Gordon Shane McNeil Extraction and Removal Organization. Now It’s a Moral Obligation) had been operating stealthily for fwo months before McNeill announced his resignation. In a prepared statemen', the group main­ tained its intent to have McNeill recalled "because of the prosecutor's history of mis­ conduct and inappropriate use of his office punishing citizens he does politically agree with. “The group has attracted a large cross sec­ tion in the county, from grandmas to blue and white collar workers, to political leaders and elected officials. It is also supported by many local attorneys and business professionals, and clearly has the ability to raise thousands of dollars, if necessary. “A large group of volunteers has been assembled to circulate petitions for the recall, office space has been made available, and professional part-time staffing has volun­ teered to man the offices and telephones The group is committed to pursue this goal for as long as it takes... “Mr. McNeil's prosecution techniques should be defined as persecution techniques. From Pennock Hospital, to elected officials, law enforcement, private citizens, the list goes on and on regarding Mr. McNeil s mis­ use of his position and his office. Trying cases in the media and not in front of a jury of one's peers. This inconsistent and irrational behav­ ior has brought him under scrutiny from the very people he was elected to serve “Time and time again. Mr. McNeil, used his office to voice his own agenda and opin­ ions. On county letterhead we have read his letters attacking individuals that he personal­ ly disagrees with. Webster defines prosecut­ ing attorney as one who conducts proceedings in a courtroom on behalf of the government Who was to know that Mr. McNeil would go outside of the courtroom and use his position to publicly criticize and chastise individuals from all walks of life on how they should believe and behave? "He also uses his office as a political opin­ ion journalist to support and endorse his favorite candidates for office. How he person­ ally thinks, feels and his political opinions should not be supported by his position. However, when you read these letters, the weight of his office is cieariy used as an intimidation tool to diminish one's First Amendment rights. Like most bullies that hide behind something that is stronger than their own true character and worth, Mr. McNeil misused his office... “Even though the machinery of the recall effort has not been engaged, it is certainly willing, ready, and able. Fortunately with Mr. McNeil's resignation it will no longer be nec­ essary.” Former Barry County Republican Party Chairman Mark Englerth acknowledged that he was a member of the recall group, but he insisted he was joined by many others in tak­ ing part in the group's activities. (Staff Writer Sandra Ponsetto contributed to this report) Green Gables director to retire by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Sandi Drummond is stepping down as executive director of Green Gables Haven, a domestic violence shelter in Barry County, al the end of the year. Her last day on the job will be Dec. 31 so she can have more time to spend with her hus­ band. Don, grandchildren and other family members. Her mother and daughter recently moved to the area and she hopes to do some traveling with her husband. Sandi Drummond has served as the full time executr-e director for Green Gables since the shelter opened April 1, 2004. Prior to its opening, she served as a part-time exec­ utive director and also was extensively involved since the inception of the idea for a local shelter. She is known in the community for having a big heart for wanting to defuse domestic violence in the county and for having a plan of action. She plans to volunteer her time to train a new executive director for three or four weeks in early 2006. The job is posted on Green Gables Web site. Green Gables has been a “labor of love by the community.” Drummond said. She hopes the comn.nity will support the director who will be hired to replace her because keeping a viable shelter is important. Drummond said she feels comfortable leaving because the shelter is at a point where someone else could build upon what has already been done. More than 235 women and children have sought shelter at Green Gabies since it opened. “The youngest was two weeks and the oldest was 78.” “Domestic violence is a culture problem not a class issue, affecting all income levels.” Drummond has said in a past interview. “Our experience since we’ve opened has substanti­ ated that,” she said Wednesday. For example, some of the women who have been housed at Green Gables have good jobs, but “they need to be there for their safety.” She first became interested in the issue of domestic violence when a classmate in grad­ uate school at Wayne State University was shot and killed by her husband. Drummond has said the classmate, an elementary princi­ pal, was going through a divorce and didn't see the danger. Highlights for Drummond during her tenure at Green Gables have included “incredible community support and under­ standing of the (domestic violence) problem, a board that has worked extremely hard, and a staff that has not only taken on working with the women, but building an organization as a group,” she said. Staff have contributed to "programs, caring and policies.” Drummond added, saying Green Gables ha< a stable staff. ....... .. —•* “We really needed to kave this shelter here, Drummond said, in addition tc being a temporary haven for domestic violence vic­ tims in the county. Green Gables ako is a shelter for the homeless and victims of xher crisis situations, such as house fires and floods. Green Gables' goal is to “provide a tempo rary secure nurturing environment and sup­ port to enable victims of domestic violence in Barry County to make appropriate life alter­ ing changes.” Comments from former Green Gables' temporary residents have been heartwarming. One mother who stayed there for four weeks said that because of the help she received was able to get custody of her children, an apart­ ment. job and health insurance. “What 1 learned was not to give up,” the woman wrote. Another, a victim of domestic violence with a substance abuse problem, said “1 learned what a friend is. She and her husband, a substance abuser, received help through Green Gables and ocher area agencies and are now both drug free and have custody of their children. Two part-time case managers help develop an action plan with the victims, who have sought refuge at Green Gables, “to help get them out on their own.” Drummond said. Through a Stop Violence Giant, the assistant prosecuting attorney in Eaton County pro­ vides legal advocacy services (not legal rep­ resentation) every Friday morning for Green Gabies residents Two volunteer counselors also run groups in the shelter, and a children’s craft group is held monthly. Sandi Drimmond As executive director, Drummond W responsible for executive and admiiurttat ve leadership of the shelter and its services, fuM development, grant writing and monitoring She was previously a public health admin­ istrator for the Barry-Eaton District Health Department in Chariocte. She also runs a pri­ vate consulting business for administrative issues, policies and procedures. Drummond has been active in the commu­ nity for many yean, including being one of the founders of the former Women’s Festival and a volunteer with Barry Community Foundation. Those interested in applying for the execu­ tive director's position at Green Cables Haven, Drummond said, may check the job posting on the organization s Web site or call 945-0526. ext. 267. Emergency preparedness at First Friday federal Proudly Servicing Irviricp Thurhapple, Yankee Springs and Rutland Townships ALL NEW & USED AUTO LOANS < ANY YEAR. 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Because there was much public criticism over local, stale and federal response to Katrina’s aftermath and flooding in New Orleans, Yarger and Leaf will discuss what kinds of things might happen in Barry County if there was a natural or man-made emergency. The First Friday series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, has been held on the first Friday of each month since August 1989, when it was launched by James and Bea Pino. Sheriff Dar Leaf Jim Yarger �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 29. 2005 - Page 17 Thornapple River cleanup volunteers remove trash by Helen Mudry looked the dirtiest was actually the safest. It looked dirty because of some Staff Writer Volunteers and workers from the Barry County Conservation District met last chocolate syrup. The waters that looked week for the 10th annual Thomapple River Cleanup. with pesticides, nitrates and herbicides. The 40 volun’^ers made use of canoes and boats to clean the river and river banks. There was more than 10 yards of trash hauled out of the river. Some of the more interesting items included a bowling ball, a toilet, two halves of a canoe and a plastic storage shed. There were 38 tires removed. There are eight piles of trash that will cleaner were actually hazardous laden 9. Woodland Machine 6-10. Men’s High Garats & Series - N. Blakely 198-528; T Graham 259-621; G. Heard 235; D. Blakely 176; M. Hall 198­ a number on the bottom which corre­ sponded to a water quality question. If 552; T. Neymeiyer 203; R. O’Keefe 227­ you correctly answered the question, you 604; D. Risher 180; S. Hause 18M95; C. won a prize of piece candy. Children were invited to make Simpson 197; D. Walden 241-538; D. Benner 241-616; G. House 202-578; P. a bracelet with colored beads. Each color weeks. While the volunteers were picking up represented an aspect of water steward­ Scobey 259-666. Women’s High Games & Series - M. Westbrook 175; C. O’Keefe 197; D. ship. After thoroughly cleaning a morning of trash on the river. Girl Scouts from tional water show. At one table, they had trash-picking off their hands, the volun­ teers were treated to a picnic lunch of hot four bottles of water and asked visitors which they would drink. The water that barbecue turkey, hot dogs, cider and fresh fniit. an educa­ Bank 8-8; Yankee Zephyr 8-8; J-Ad Graphics 7-9; Walker, Fluke & Sheldon 7­ One display had a small wading pool filled with plastic ducks. Each duck had require heavy equipment for removal. Middleville and Delton had Consumers Concrete 9-7; Hastings City water and pollutants seep into the soil and the aquifers. They will be removed in the next few Tuesday Mixed 10-6; Hastings Bowl 9-7; TVCCU There was a ground water flow model that used colored water to illustrate how Neymeiyer 187; B. Wilkins 215-514; S. Beebe 210. Tuesday Trios Trouble 10-2; Coleman Agency 8-4; 3 Lucky Ladies 7-5; #10 6.5-5^; Gutter Gals 66; All in the Family 5-7; Critters 5­ 7; Quality Roofing 5-7; Big Boy 4.5-7.5; CB’s 3-9. Shelby Varney from Troop 532 of Delton learns how water flows through the soil High Game and Series - M. Sears 150; R. Brummel 167; P. Ramey 192-504; J. and into underground water systems. Wyant 164; K. Carpenter 157; L. Potter 178; T. Smith 117; Laura 132; P. Hobert 153; C Etts 95; O. Gillions 185-502; T. Waller 152; B. Wilder 103; S. Lancaster 166; D. James 159; S. Smith 137; S. Vandenburg 236-599; E Ulrich 149; T. Daniels 182; A. Norton 167; T. Franklin 120; J. Rice 152; L. Thimble 188; P. Cogswell 132; M. Gross 152; B. Hayes 124; C. Gates 133; S. Snider 144. Friday Night Mixed Winter Golfers 10; Budweiser 9; Heads Out 8 1/2; 9-N-A-Wiggte 8 1/2; Get-R- Done 8; Renegades 7; Oldies But Goodies 7* 4 Fools 6; Sanborns and Shirlee 6; Mercy 6; The Baby Bunch 6; Ten Pins 5: Whatever 4; Just Here To Bowl 4; Brush works 3 1/2; We’re A Mess 3 1/2; All But One 3; Just Cuz 3. Womens High Games and Series - K Becker 200-565; D Pennington 226-523; R. Lydy 210-522; T. Phenix 188-487; R Murrah 180-469; R Hammontrce 147­ 399; J. Madden207; N. Cfow 189; B. West 176; K Kuhir^iJl&J. Ureter lS5; J. Sanborn 129; C. Ens 128. Craig Jenkins. Jr (from left). Amanda Jenkins and Lauren Kruer-Driscoll are wet and dirty after helping with the river cleanup. The truck is filed with tires and trash people have thrown into the river. Kimberly Miller (from left), Emmy Peacock and Tori Cole explain about hazardi- m water that might not be readily visible ' Mens High Games and Series - R. Guild 242-652; M. Cross 209-558; B. Keeler 198-557; B. Madden 177-506; K. Andros 146-396; B. Rentz 247; J. Barnum 245; S. Peabody 232; T. Clow 209; A. Electronic items can be added to hazardous waste collection Kylor 199; J. Smith 191; B. Ripley 180; reduced because very little waste was brought in after 1 p.m., Adrounie said. “It was a waste of manpower for the extra hours.” Previous collections were held two hours longer. Collection Day is being sponsored by the County Solid Waste Oversight Committee “with thanks to the Barry County Fair Board, Waste Management and Barry-Eaton District Health Department. Hair Care Center 10; Shamrock 7; Al M. Albert 148. Wednesday P.M. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor For the first time, electronic waste, such as old computers and cell phones, can be brought to the Barry County Household Hazardous Waste Collection on Saturday. Oct 1 at the Barry County Expo Center (fair­ grounds), located on M-37 between Hastings and Middleville. The hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. “We had quite a discussion on that in com­ mittee, and we knew that there is a kx of elec­ tronic waste out there that is either being kept or being thrown away into the landfills, caus­ ing possible pollution." said Dr. V. Harry Adrounie, chairman of the County Solid Waste Oversight Committee. Small TVs. but not consoles, may be brought to collection day too. There is a small handling fee for each electronic device brought to the collection day Computer monitor and TVs have five to six pounds of lead in them, Adrounie said. “We want to get rid of them. It’s part of our lead reduction program. There’s also all kinds of chemicals and minerals in those (e-waste) things.” “Hopefully, we will get a lot of e-waste in so we can get it off the streets and keep it from contaminating our water supplies, land, etc., he said. “Sometimes people just dump it out on the ground in some gully or something and that contaminates the soil. They don’t think about that.” He’s guessing a couple truckloads full of electronic waste will be generated here, based on information from the Grand Rapids firm that is handling the proper disposal of the e­ waste and has experience in working with other counties and developing fee structures. The reason console TVs are not being accepted is because the committee has to pay (Write Us A Letter HERE ARE THE RULES: The Hastings banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be pub­ lished. • The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. 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Even though there is a charge for each elec­ tronic item turned it. the fee does not cover all the cost “We’re subsidizing the rest of it," Adrounie said. The reason the Committee can’t pay for all of the electronic waste disposal is because “our landfill tipping fees have gone way down. We’re not gening the money we had been getting in the past. We want tG keep using the money for the (dead) deer pick-up (along roadsides), which we think is a good project, and also the hazardous waste pickups twice a year. We want to keep those going as long as we can,” he said. Barry County’s only landfill, located in Hastings, “has reduced the amount of (waste) materia] they are bringing to Hastings. A lot of the Hastings waste is going outside the county. And they keep the trucks in Battle Creek now instead of here. We’re lucky it’s still going. If that stops, our income is stopped. If we don’t get that (income) and want to continue (with hazardous waste col­ lections) we’d have to take it out of the gen­ eral fund, if they have any... They probably have things that are higher priority than our hazardous waste pick-up and deer pick-up. “Of course, 1 think pollution is a high pri­ ority item of which we are trying to prevent with these pick-ups," Adrounie said. “We’re had two tire pxk-ups. which brought in an awful lot of tires. We charged a minimum fee for that also because of the same reason ” Also being accepted at Saturday’s Collection Day are oil-based paints, aerosol cans, automotive liquids (no oil), aqueous acids and bases, reactives, solvents, pesticides (liquids and solids), alkaline, nickel-cadmium and or silver oxide batteries, liquid cleaners, heavy metal solutions, mercury-containing articles, and expired medicine. The Committee, after reviewing collection day statistics, has decided to stay centrally located at the Barry County Expo Center because more hazardous waste has been brought to collections held there. Previously one collection per year was held there and another during the year in outlying communi­ ties. Adrounie said. Collection Day hours also have been Home Real Estate v; Mace Pharmacy 5; Seebers 5; Eye and Ent-■ Railroad S’rcel Mill 4. Womens High Games and Series - .= Vanasse 189-549; L Elliston 195-538. S. Pennington 199-522; K. Becker 189-514; T. Christopher 182-483; S. Cross 149-347 G. Otis 183; Y. Cheeseman 179; R Murrah 174; G. Potter 170; B. Hathaway 158; D. Bums 138. Sunday Night Mixed The 4 Horsemen 10; Happy 4’s 9; Gutter Dusters 8; Sandbaggen 8; Thunder Alley Be a 7; Red Dog 7; Robben 6; Wolverines 6; Bounty Hunters 6; XXX Bowlers 5; 12 “SPORTS ozs. at a Time 4; Funky Bowlers 3; Pin Chasers 3. Women’s High Gomes and Series - L. Rentz 177-511; K. Thompson 163-465; C. NUT” Miller 171-445; B. Gingrich 168-425; K. Rabley 147-426; N. Colvin 143-397; A. Laney 125-299; T. Robbe 201; K. Becker Read The 199; E. Hammootree 190; A. Churchill 183; M. Simpson 172; T. Turcott 152; K. Jenkins 144; J. Shoebridge 137. Men’s High Games aad Series - B BANNER! Hubbell 238-614; A. Jenkins 232-609; B. Churchill 206-549; B. Allen 175-528; J. Robbe 188-514; P. Ayers 176-484; J. Mroz 236; B. Falconer 228; B. Rentz 216. M Ulrich 205; J. Smith 191. The Vermontville Revue Presents ktober 6,7, fc 8 at 7 PM October 8 & 9 at 3 PM at the Vermontville Opera House 211S. Main Street, Vermontville For reservations, please call 269-367-4455 or email us at therevuel©yahoo,com �. Page 18 - Thursday. Seotember 29. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Star Elementary School has Festival of Fitness Students were shocked during the Festival of Fitness to learn how much tat and sugar was in some of their favorite treats Photos These students participate in the Festival of Fitness boot camp location. Marcie Westover Along the Festival of Fitness trail students learned about the food pyramid and exer­ cise Star Elementary fourth grade students in Tammy Nemetz's class gear up tor their turn on the Star Nature Trail. All of the school's students participated in the fall fundraiser the Festival of Fitness. Convenient Choices YES! YES! Say goodbye to long lines and single carrier solutions “Yesl" to SPS Brees recotution beck at iw in AUCTION BEGK AT BOO AM Hastings Community Child Care Pack & Ship 511 W. State Street Between Pizza Hut and Wendy's m Hastings (269) 948-9610 is hiring for a full time caregiver ourtwycf PROPERTY SERVICES DMSON MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY P0B0XX7W LUONG MOKAN 4a80M2K 517-3353113 When learning about the food pyramid students had the opportunity to use ax if their senses Including touching a variety of grains. "1 in the infant room (6 weeks up to 12 mos. of age) Hours of employment are 9 00 to 5:30 and it is a year-round position. The center is also looking for qualified individuals to work with our after- school program M-F; hours range from 3:30 to 6:00; must be 18 years of age and able to work the entire school year. Pay ranges from $7 to $7.50 depending on experience and/or The more business you do with one insurance company, the more you save. At Farm Bureau we can cover all of your insurance needs under one roof. Auto, home, life, health and business are just a few of the insurance products we offer. We are also very competi­ tive with 401k rollovers and IRAs that are now earning 4.4% tax deferred! Can your bank comp-tr with that? I encourage you to take a minute and call Farm Bureau Insurance to see how your current carrier compares. Just ask for a free consultation! relatives education The Jeff Kulhanek Agency, Farm Bureau Applications are available at the CHILD CARE CENTER 520 W. South St. INFORMED! Woods Condominiums - Hastings BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! (269) 945 3443 Send them To subscribe, call 110 W. 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Authorities said Comp did not appear to be at risk when he arrived at the jail after being charged with disorderly conduct and obstruction of justice. An investigation into the incident will be handled by an outside team of detectives from the Michigan Sheriff's Association. County disaster exercise drill set for Saturday Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER 945-9554 / or Salt $99 AMISH LOG BED w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought, never used). Still on roll. New $800 - sell $295 (517)204-0600 Barry County Emergency Management will conduct a large-scale disaster drill between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday. Emergency Management Director Jim Yarger said, ’The drill will require mobilization and deployment of personnel and resources needed to demonstrate operational capabilities. This event will test the ability of multiple emergency response agen­ cies located within Barry County to effectively respond to and mitigate a simulated large scale fire. “This exercise will improve the preparedness of all participating agencies by providing the opportunity to operate equipment recently acquired through Stale Homeland Security grant funds-, to test the effectiveness of the recently established Community Emergency Response Team (CERT); and by evaluation plans and procedures that would be implemented during an actual dis­ aster." Yarger spearheaded this effort by organizing an exercise design team consoling of key officials from various response agen­ cies. volunteer groups and professional consultants. The team has met O' er th- past several months to develop exercise goals and objectives, and to construct a challenging scenario. EXTRA LARGE RECTAN­ GULAR heated swimming pool & all accessories, bumper pool table. Best offer 9483965 Traffic stop leads to failure to appear warrant arrest KING SIZE WATER bed for sale, $100. (2t>9)945-5029 BARRY TOWNSHIP — A 25-year-old motorist with a loud exhaust was arrested last Saturday on a outstanding warrant for failure to appear in court in Calhoun County on a misdemeanor charge. The traffic stop was conducted by Michigan Stale Police from the Hastings post on Cobb Road in Barry Township. The driv­ er, Bradley Leonard, was subsequently arrested and turned over to Springfield police. MAHOGANY TABLE, CHAIR SET: 6 piece set still in box, seats 6-8 people. Ele­ gant! Cost $1,000, sell $150. (517)719-0451 Alert local resident foils lottery check scam MAYTAG NEPTUNE WASHER & DRYER: 4 years old, $400 for set. (269)948-2985_______________ State police are investigating a complaint involving a possible counterfeit check that had been sent to an alert local resident by a supposed lottery office. Further investigation revealed the routing number on the check was not valid, however, M & T Bank listed on the check was an actual bank. Contact was made with the bank, which confirmed the account numbers on the check were not valid either. The envelope/postmark was found to be out of Quebec, Canada. It was also revealed this was another scam where the sup­ posed office "Numera Financial Group” requests the supposed winners (would-be victims) to send money via Western Union in order to claim a prize. Police warn the lesson to be learned through all of these ’lottery scams” is "If you have to pay to get your winnings, it’s a scam.” Authorities said in this case the alert resident was smart enough not to fall for the scam. Motorist held for drunk driving, pot possession HOPE TOWNSHIP — Troopers from the Hastings post of the Michigan State Police investigated a traffic crash on M-43 Highway recently near Cloverdale Road in Hope Township. Authorities said the 17-year-old female driver was operating under the influence of alcohol and found to be in possession of marijuana. The driver was subsequently lodged at the Barry County Jail. The driver suffered no injuries from the accident. Manjrrpsted for domestic assault, drunk driving CASTLETON TOWNSHIP — Troopers from the Hastings post of the Michigan State Police arrested a 24-year-dd man Sunday for domestic assault and driving under the influence of alcohol, third offense. Joseph Etts had fled the scene in a red in color Dodge pjrkup, police were told while they were en route to the scene of a dis­ turbance. Etts was accused of assaulting his girlfriend an 1 then operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. He was charged with assault, operating while intoxicated, third offense, driving while license revoked, and probation viola­ tion. He was lodged at the Barry County Jail. Area churches report burglaries Monday morning BARRY COUNTY — Break-ins were reported to state police at a couple of area churches Monday morning. One of the reports was handled by the Hastings Police Department. Investigation showed suspects broke into the churches sometime between Sunday night and the early morning hours of Monday. The suspects stole several items and caused some substantial damage to one church. It is believed there were multiple suspects and an unknown vehicle involved. Anyone with information is asked to call the Michigan State Police, Hastings Post, at (269) 948-8283. The Hastings Police Department is investigating a b raking and entering of the Grace Wesleyan Church, 1302 St. Hanover St. sometime during the early morning hours of Monday. Officers were dispatched to the location at 9:15 a.m. when the break­ in was discovered. Tlie investigation revealed that the suspects entered the building through a window on the back side of the church, after gaining entry, the perpetrators located the office area and forced opened the office door, entering and removing an envelope containing an undisclosed amount of money, which was designated for missions. It appeared the suspects then left through a door on the south side of the church. Troopers find lost dark-colored gym bag HOPE TOWNSHIP — Troopers from the Michigan State Police Hastings Post have said a dark in color gym bag containing several identifiable items was located near 2360 Cloverdale Road. Anyone wishing to claim their property or with further information is asked to call the post at (269) 948-8283. Vandals start fire inside Bob King Park restroom HASTINGS — Vandals apparently damaged the restroom at Bob King Park Saturday, and it is believed that the incident occurred sometime during the night. Individuals entered the ladies' restroom and started rolls of toilet paper on fire, on the holders, in the sink and inside the toi­ lets. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Hastings City Police Department at 945-5744 Car break-ins reported in north, east parts of city HASTINGS — Officers are investigating a series of car break-ins believed to have taken place in the early morning hours of last Saturday. Vehicles were reported broken into on the east and north side of the city in which the perpetrators took stereo equipment and vehicle parts. Two vehicles were broken into in the 1300 block of E. State Street and the suspects removed a stereo system from the dashboard of a truck and attempted to remove the stereo from another but were unsuccessful. One vehicle was broken into in the 600 block of Barfield Drive and the suspects took a radar detector and attempted to remove its stereo system but were unsuccessful. A Sony AM-FM disc player was removed from a vehicle in the 1100 block of North Hanover Street, and a 1996 Honda Civic was broken into in 1000 block of Taffee Drive and had its stereo system stolen, along with several vehicle parts and accessories. Anyone with information is asked to call the Hastings Police Department. 945-5744. Lake 0 woman involved in serious traffic accident A 53-year-old Lake Odessa woman involved in a serious traffic accident Saturday on Freeport Road in Kent County. Kent County Sheriff’s authorities said the driver of a van ran of a stop sign at Freeport Road and 92nd Street and was struck by a car driven by Christy Wells. As a result of the collision, Martin Mendez. 40. of Grand Rapids. Mendez was reported to have suffered a broken neck and ribs and a long-term incapacitating closed head injury. He was taken to Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids The 28-year-old driver of the van. who suffered minor injuries, will face charges in connection with the incident. Wells and her passengers, Curtis Wells. 53, and Sue Moodie, 48, of Bonita Springs. Ha., were taken to the hospital by ambu­ lance and were treated for their injuries. HOUSE OF FURNITURE- 4 rooms, JC Penney, living room, oak table set bedroom set. recliner, mattress set, dining room, 2 months old. Paid $8,000. Sell $2,500. Wil! separate. (517)204-0600 SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set $175. (517)719-8062 DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. HASTINGS SCHOOLS: 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths, 1 car ga­ rage on Algonquin Lake, $750/month + deposit. £17)676-5256 DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. ^OU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy, Hastings. ( tild it/ i hank \ CARD OF THANKS We, the family of Joyce McKelvey, want to thank you all for your kind words, your prayers, the beautiful flowers and the donations that were received in our time of sorrow. One’s never really ready when it comes the time to part, but Joyce will live forever in sweet memories in our hearts. May we all think of her often, remembering all the good times shared and how much she loved us. Although we will miss her and mourn that she’s gone, may these thoughts bring us all peace. Our heartfelt thanks, the family of Joyce McKelvey. DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy, Hastings. A'.«/ I Mai. 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. 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(517)719-8062’ SOLID WOOD FUTON with thick mattress. Gor­ geous! New, ne’-er used! Cost $800, ell $175. (517)719-0451 r WROUGHT IRON DAY­ BED: bought n?ver used, in­ cludes mattress in plastic, cost $600 - sell $125. (517)719-8062 DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphic? at (269)945-9554. 2 LARGE BLACK dogs lost, Barryviile Rd. & 79. (517)852-9615 YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? Cail J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. ^S^P^IBBment Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. J Stocks J Bonds J Mutual Funds J IRAs JCDs' Mark D. Christensen, AAMS 421W. Woodtawn Am, Hastkic*. Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 or toll frw (800) 288-5220 www.M.w.SooM.eom It was incorrectly reported two weeks ago in the Banner that anything was stolen from Plumb’s in an incident involving teen­ ager David Slee. I i Correction: Edward Jones CHEBOYGAN: 5 BEAUTI­ FUL acres of hardwoods. Ideal hunting and camping location. Short drive to Lake Huron and within walking distance to state land. Drive­ way and cleared campsite. Electric $24,900, $500 down. $300 month. 11% land con­ tract, www.northemlandcom.com. Northern Land Company 1-800-968-3118. FOR SALE BY OWNER: 16.5 acres perk tested & W.O. possible. Reduced Price $155,000, comes with lOyr. old manufactured cus­ tom built home, 3BR. 2 1/2 baths, MFU, & finished base­ ment W.O. & small bam with built-in stalls, garden shed & stocked pond. (269)948-3195 HASTING BUSINESS FOR sale includes equipment, li­ censes, agreements and real estate. Sunshine Pack & Ship is a national franchise affilia­ tion. Call for details, (269)948-9610. HASTINGS AREA: 3 bed­ room home, nice yard and garage. $300 to dose, $685 a month. (517)323-7865 RECENTLY FORECLOSED, land contract terms availa­ ble, 2-3 bdrm., home © 303 Main St in Delton. $29,900 w/$500 down, 11%, 15 year payments of $330. Drive by then call owner Mr. Shep­ herd (517)336-7626. (No calls before driving by). CLERICAL HELP NEED­ ED: permanent part time 25 hours per week. Must have good computer skills and ac­ curacy. Please send resumes to: Barry County1 Substance Abuse Services at 206 W. Court St. Suite 104, Hastings, Ml 49058 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! based treatment and family support services for children with serious emotional dis­ turbances and their families. Our home-based program is seeking and enthusiastic, di­ versity1 minded, creative pro­ fessional staff to provide in­ dividual and family therapy. The professional providing services will work w'ithin a family-centered model and will work closely with public service systems and private agencies. Position requires * master’s degree *n social work or psychology and Michigan licensure. Experi­ ence working with families necessary; home-based expe­ rience preferred. Reliable transportation required. Send resume to Barry Coun­ ty Community Mental Health Authority, 915 West Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. No phone calls. EOE OCCUPATIONAL THERA­ PIST- OPPORTUNITY exist for an Occupational Thera­ pist in a community mental health agency, part-time po­ sition serving mentally ill, developmentally disabled, and dually diagnosed adults, this position is a key resource person on inter-dis dplinary team, assists in de­ veloping, implementing, and monitoring dient plan of service. Experience is prefer­ red, but new graduates will be considered. Send resume to Barn1 County Community Mental Health Authority, 915 West green Street, Hast­ ings. MI 49058, No phone calls. EOE �Page 20 - Thursday. September 29. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Everyone’s on the road this week except Delton by Brett Bremer Spans Editor There is never time for a sigh of relief dur­ ing the high school football season, but four of the five area schools get a bit of a break this week from tough early season schedules. Hastings will have its hands full however. The Saxons hit the road to face league leading Hamilton. The Hawkeyes are 4-1 overall and the only undefeated in the O-K Gold Conference at 3-0, coming off wins over Middleville and South Christian. On top of all that, it's homecoming at Hamilton Friday night. The Saxons' best hope is that the Hawkeyes think this is their turn to take a breather and are looking ahead to next week's match-up with Caledonia which will play a major roll in deciding the conference title. Hamilton has four wins this season. Combined, the teams Middleville. Delton Kellogg. Lakewood, and Maple Valley are playing this Friday night have two. One of those wins belongs to Wayland, which will host Middleville Friday night. The Wildcats are 1-4 overall and 0-2 in the Gold. TK is 2-1 in the league and with some help could still steal a share of the conference title, not that the rivals need any extra incentive againrt each other. Lakewood's last two opponents. Fowlerville and Haslett, are a combined 10-0. Those two teams will meet Friday night in a battle that should decide the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 title. While those two teams without a loss meet, two teams without a win in the conference will meet in Lansing as the Lakewood boys visit Lansing Catholic Central. The Cougars are 0-3 in the CAAC-3. and Lake wood is 0-2. LCC however is 0-5 overall, while the Vikings are 2-3. The Cougars have already given up more than 200 point* this fall. Maple Valley got a big win over Stockbridge last week to improve to 2-1 in the Southern Michigan Activities Association’s South Division. This Friday night the Lions hit the road to take on the 1-4 Albion Wildcats Delton Kellogg and Parchment are the only two teams in the Kalamazoo Valley Association without a conference victory yet this season. Parchment is still looking for its first win overall as it heads to Delton this Friday night. Dtlton's defense struggled against the 4-1 Kalamazoo Christian Comets last week, but should fare better against Parchment. Parchment is averaging just over seven points a game this season. Current Records Delton 1-4 Hastings 1-4 Lakewood 2-3 Maple Valley 3-2 Middleville 3-2 Here’s a round-up of last Friday’s local gridiron action. Caledonia 42, Hastings 8 by David T. Young Caledonia Fightrig Scots Bob Reed (38) and Drew Portenga (48) dose in on Hastings junior Mr ft Teunessen (11) at Johnson Field tn Friday night O-K Gold action. The red-hot Scots improved to 4-1 with their convincing 42-8 win over the Saxons. (Photo © 2005 dneoman) Golfers get an extra 18 on their road to the state finals Boys Golf Districts are scheduled for this Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 40 cours­ es around the state according to the Michigan High School Athletic Associaiton's MHSAA This Week press release. t Six teams and six additional individuals not on an advancing team will qualify for next week's Regional round. There will be five Regional sites in each division, and each site would qualify three teams and three individuals for the Finals, locking in the Finals field at 90 players. There will be no tics allowed at the District and Regionafs for the purpose of advancing qualifiers. One other important change to the tournament comes at the Finals where there will be no cut after the first day of play. Apparently there’s been some debate over whether or not these are good changes. The MHSAA says the change was made to help reduce the field reaching the Finals of the event to the same size as the Girls tournament in the Spring, to improve the flow of play. I was unaware that there was a problem in the flow of play. Last year everything seemed to be moving right along, despite the traffic jams around the greens where Lakewood boys were playing as the caravan of Lakewood fans made its way around the Meadows on the campus of Grand Valley State University. Last year at the Division 2 finals there were 162 players total, six from the 24 qual­ ifying teams and 18 individual qualifiers. Reducing the field to 90 golfers cuts that near­ ly in half. If you averaqp that out to golfers per hole at the 18-hole event it’s a reduction to five golfers per hole from nine golfers per hole. That obviously will speed play along. Fewer golfers will be competing at the highest level of the tournament, but golfers will gain more tournament experience with the three 18-hole events. Everyone is invit­ ed to districts just like everyone was invited to regionals in the past. 1 think I come down on the side of Maple Valley varsity boys’ golf coach John Hughes, who said, “I think it’s a good idea. I think it gives a lot of players more chance to play at that level of competition." The level of competition, where its win or go home, is a good one to experience. It should push athletes to perform at their highest level. Rather than 160 some golfers earning one more weekend of golf. 450 will. Almost 300 of them would have seen their season end one week earlier if the new round had­ n’t been added. A sixth place district team certainly would not have made it out of a regional in previous years. Those golfers get one more chance at glory. For underclassmen its one more chance to gain experience for coming years. For the seniors it can be one last hurrah, or one last chance to cam some kind of honor. Somebody who may not even have made it to state in year’s past could be able to say that they were district champions. Basketball players, football players, wrestlers, volleyball players, and others get that opportunity. Schools still hang up numbers for district champions. While going to state is everyone’s ultimate goal, adding one more chance at a trophy shouldn't hurl anyone. holding penalty, but he scored ?. couple of plays later from 10 yards out get the two teams to final count. Highlighting the remaining of the game was a 54-yard kickoff return by Hastings’ Man Teunessen and a key quarterback sack by Caledonia’s Drew Portenga and J.C. Frazier. Donnini was held to 61 yards rushing a week after he ran wild for more than 300 against Wyoming Park in the Saxons’ first season victory. It shouldn’t have been surpris­ ing from a defense that held South Christian to negative-three yards rushing the week before. The usual suspects for damage from the Scots’ defensive legions were Ken Echtinaw, Dan Jennings. Alex Ohlrich and Max Larson. Mitch Gahan led the Saxon offense with some late bursts. He carried the ball four times for 64 yards. The Saxons managed just 164 yards rushing as a team. Kalamazoo Christian 56, Delton 21 Kalamazoo Christian’s Matt Postmus returned the opening kick-off 80 yards for a touchdown Friday night against Delton Kellogg, and that was just the start of an ava­ lanche of first half scoring for the Comets in their 56-21 victory. The Comets scored 49 points in the first half to put the Panthers away and remain unbeaten in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Delton couldn’t do anything to slow down the Comet atta.k. as Christian’s line dominat ed on its way to 479 yards of offense. The Panthers did manage three scores, but amassed only 180 yards total. The Comets were able to move the ball both through the air and on the ground. KChristian quarterback Kyle Mastenbrook was seven of 11 passing for 163 yards and three touchdowns. His favorite target was Kelvin DeVries, who caught four passes for 128 yards. Bryan DeKockkoek rushed for 102 yards on nine carries to lead the Christian ground attack. Brock. Derrick Brock, Mike Munjoy. Justin Lewis. Don Johnson. Scott Brown and others made a home in the Bulldog backfield the rest of the night. Fisher led the Trojans with nine tackles on the night Brown had six. Subtracting the 35 yards gained on one sec­ ond-half scoring drive following a Trojan funrible. the Bulldogs lost eight yards in the second half. Byron Center’s five second-half drives netted just 27 yards. Ybema matched that on his third carry of the second half when he bounced off tacklers on his way to a 42-yard touchdown run with 7:17 left in the third quarter. On TK’s next possession a roughing the passer call against Byron Center on third-andlong kept the ball in the Trojans' hands. On the next play, Ybema raced through the mid­ dle of the TK line at the Byron Center 41yard-Iine, bounced to the outside, and wasn't pulled down until he had reached the Bulldog four. TK quarterback Jcson Blain punched it in from the one two plays later to give his team an 18-7 lead. “I thought our defense played outstanding tonight.” said Penfield. "They had a short field on one of those touchdowns.” After taking the 18-7 lead, the Trojan defense pushed the Bulldogs back two yards on their next possession. TK however lost a fumble at its own 35-yard-line early in the fourth quarter to give the Bulldogs some hope. Byron Center scored on a 16-yard run by sophomore Marty Hacklev to make it 18­ 13. The Trojan offense took care of the ball the rest of the night to take care of the Bulldogs. TK marched 77 yards on 13 plays to drain much of the fourth quarter clock and add seven points to its lead on a one-yard run by Ybema and homecoming king Troy Rock’s extra-point kick. TK outgained the Bulldogs 317 to 210 on the night. McGuire rushed 19 times for 57 yards, and his teammate Brent Mencarelli car­ ried 14 times for 49. The Trojans are 3-2 on the season with four games left to play. The victory keeps the Trojans in the O-K Gold Conference title hunt. Hamilton knocked off South Christian 8-7 Friday to remain the league's only unbeaten team. The Hawkeyes are 4-1 overall and 3-0 in the Gold. Thomapple Kellogg and Caledonia are both 2-1 in the league. Editor Take away that one fumbling, bumbling loss at Middleville and Caledonia just might one of the best on the gridiron this fall in West Michigan. There’s still plenty of time to prove it The Fighting Scots, a week after their stunning 30-0 rout over previously state-ranked South Christian, did a workmanlike 42-8 job on an improved, but outmatched host Hastings squad Friday night to record their fourth victory in five tries this season. The Fighting Scots had to fight against a possible letdown in the wake of their crushing victory over previously unbeaten South Christian, but they showed only a few signs of being anything less than dominant. Their Middleville 25, Byron Center 13 defense limited Hastings’ vaunted rushing Thomapple Kellogg’s defense was pushed game and Matt Donnini to first downs in the around at times in back-to-back losses to single digits. Caledonia and Hamilton, but after a 16-play Caledonia built a 28-0 Jesd in the first half 82-yard drive to start the night Friday Byron by scoring the first four times it was in pos­ Center was shut down by the Trojans as TK session ot the football. The Scots took the took a 25-13 homecoming victory in Bob opening kfckoil snd methodically went 65 White Stadium. Maple Valley 22, Stockbridge 6 yards in nine plays**!! on the ground. Alex After a Trojan punt to start the game, Byron by Jon Gambee Johnson picked up th&fmal nine yards for the Center racked up five first downs on their The Maple Valley Lions finally found their BS^l t^hdo*. With the . W* ■ one-ya game after six quarters of mediocre play iur an J a half Minutes old. Mike OUb* bMtLen McGill when they exploded for 215 yards and two the first of hi*fax extra points and it touchdowns in the second half of their contest was 74). downs the rest of the night. against Stockbridge Friday. The result was a Hastings went three-and-out and on the TK scored on a one-yard run midway convincing 22-6 Homecoming victory and a first play after the resultant punt, quarterback through the second quarter, but a shak / bold return to a positive winning percentage. Dan Spitzicy lofted a 44-yard TD strike to on the extra-point attempt left Byron Center The victory gives the Lions a 3-2 overall Max Larsen to make it 14-0 in just half a with a 7-6 lead. record and runs their record in the Southern quarter of play. Trojan senior running back Ben Ybema Lad Michigan Athletic Association South to 2-1. About four minutes later, after another a huge night for the Trojans, carrying the bail The match-up with Stockbridge was more three-and-out for the Saxons, fullback John 38 times for 257 yards, including three touch­ to the Lion’s liking, as the two teams looked Muuse barreled into the end zone from five down runs. lifc? a mirror image. But Maple Valley's yards to cap a six-play, 52-yard drive and it "We have a horse, and he’s the kind of kid image proved to be bigger in the end. was 21-0 with more than two minutes left in that wills us to victory,” said TK head coach “They run pretty much the same offense we the opening period. Tim Penfield of Ybema. do,” said Maple Valley Coach Guenther Hastings offense then finally showed some A TK fumble set the Bulldogs up at the Mittelstaedt after ’he game. “We knew how to signs of life, picking up its first first down Trojan 12-yard-line late in the first half, but handle them much bc«tcr than wc did against when quarterback Kyle Ginbach hooked up after reaching the one the Trojan defense Hillsdale." with end Josh Jevicks for a short pass. But on pushed the Bulldogs back into a 25-yard field Hillsdale ran a spread offee.re with no hud­ fourth down at seven at his own 42, coach goal attempt. The kick was low and was dle and plenty of passes. Their hurry-up Fred Rademacher elected to gamble by going knocked down by the Trojan front to preserve offense gave the Lions little time to get set for it. He lost his bet on an incomplete pass. the one-point deficit heading into the half­ and going with a young team (22 senior* Two plays later, Muuse made him pay with time festivities. See FOOTBALL, next patfB a 27-yard run and despite an unsportsmanlike Trojan defense, led by Mitch Fisher, Glen conduct penalty, the Scots got an 18-yard pass from Dan Spitzicy to Larsen and a one-yard TD burst on fourth down from Chad Burrows. The Saxons finally forced Caledonia to punt in the second quarter after Justin Carroll came up with a key quarterback sack, and actually started to move the football a bit With a clutch three-yard run by Ginbach and a 14-yard pass to Ashtin King, they won a couple of fourth down gambles ami even made it into Scot territory by crossing mid­ field. something South Christian failed to do in the first half the week before. But the march finally sputtered, Caledonia took pos­ session and threatened to score again. The Scots were foiled by a key open field tackle by Chris Timmerman with just 4.5 second left until intermission. Hastings head coach Fred Rademacher gambled on fourth Jowti again early in the third period, and this time he and his team really paid Lhe price. With fourth-and-four at their own 33. the Saxons were dropped for a 13-yard sack, giving Caledonia a golden opportunity 20 yards away from pay dirt. Two quick bursts by Thomas Spitzley put the Scots at the one. and from there Muuse went into the end zone, with the second half a little more than four minutes old. The 35-0 score meant a running clock had to be operated, only to be stopped for touch­ downs. injuries and ume-outs. But Hastings rid itself of that curse by put­ ting together an 80-yard scoring march. Key plays in the drive were a 24-yard run by Donnini. who entered the contest as the O-K Gold’s leading ground gainer, a couple of first down passes to King, Girrbach’s 17-yard quarterback scramble on third down and finally Donnini's two-yard TD run on the first play of the fourth quarter. Donnini added the two-point conversion, and as the public address announcer informed the audience, “we’ll go back to the normal Maple Valley senior Adam Lamphere holds off a Stockbndge defender in Friday clock,” which held for the rest of the nighL night s homecoming victory for the Lions. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Burrows busted a 53-yard touchdown run for Caledonia that had to be called back on a �The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 29. 2005 - Page 21 FOOTBALL, continued from previous page--------------------------graduated after last season) Maple Valley looked confused throughout the game. But against Stockbndge the Lions were back on their game, though it look them a half to put things together. "The second half looked a lot more like Maple Valley football." Mitteistaedt said. "Wc knew what wc had to do and even though it took us a little while to pul it all together, we played tough w hen we had to." The Lions never trailed in the game, scor­ ing early in the first quarter. The Panthers fumbled on their third play from scrimmage and Keith Lackscheidc recovered to give Maple Valley the ball on the Panther 15-yardline. Four plays later Levi Andler punched it in from a yard out and Tim Wood ran in the two-point conversion. It stayed that way with neither team mov­ ing the ball very effectively until just over two minutes remained in the first half. Stockbridge's Calvin Hoard capped an 80yard. nine-play drive with an eight-yard touchdown run. but the extra-point try failed. Statistically, the Panthers controlled the first 24 minutes of play, racking up 143 total yards, while Maple Valley managed only 58. Whatever Mitteistaedt said to his team in the locker room must have had an effect, however, as the Lions came out roaring in the third quarter. Maple Valley started their first drive on the half on their own 27-yard-line and Andler showed a preview of wha« was to come with a 37-yard run on the first play from scrim­ mage. Five plays later quarterback Matt Gordeneer threw one of only four passes attempted in the game, a 22-yard scoring strike to T. J. Bentley. The game’s final score came with 1:08 left in the quarter when the Lions started again from their own 27 and moved 73 yards m just seven plays. Wood went the final two yards for the touchdown and Gordeneer hit Adam Lamphere in the end zone for the two-point conversion. Meanwhile, the Lion defense was up to its old self, holding Stockbridge to just 33 yards in the quarter. Andler was the workhorse on offense, running for 77 yards in the 12 minute span, including runs of 37 and 21 yards. He doesn’t have the speed of other running backs in Maple Valley's storied past and he doesn't have all their moves. What he does possess is the Heart of a Lion and he proved it Friday. Andler finished with a total of 127 hard fought yards to lead all rushers on the night. He was complimented by Lamphere. a run­ ner with outstanding speed, and Tyler Christensen, a hard-nosed fullback who soft­ ened up the defense with bone-crushing dives. Lamphere finished with 89 yards rush­ ing. 40 coming in the fourth quarter. For the game. Maple Valley finished with 273 yards of total offense. 251 coming on the ground. Stockbridge finished with a respectable 219 yards, but managed only 76 in the entire second half. "We look like we are starting to come together." Mitteistaedt said. "We still have a lot of work to do. but we have all the pieces. We just have to keep them together." The defense was outstanding all night, forcing six Panther fumbles. In addition to Lackschcide's recovery. Micah Coplin came up with one. also. "We hit harder in the second half, more crisp tackling and less grabbing." Mitteistaedt said. "That’s the intensity we have to main­ tain if we are going to keep improving. Next week we have Albion (another SMAA foe) and we need to be sharp." Mitteistaedt is pointing his team to the playoffs and knows it will lake six wins to guarantee an appearance. Making the playoffs has become a virtual tradition for the Lions and he does not plan to make this season an exception. Haslett 35. Lakewood 0 For the second consecutive week, the 1 akewood Vikings were downed by an unde­ feated Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 rival. Lakewood fell to Haslett Friday night 35-0. to fall to 2-3 on the season. The Lakewood boys didn’t have much luck slowing down Haslett quarterback Nathan Turner, who scored two rushing touchdowns and threw for another as his team improved to 5-0. Turner got the scoring started for Haslett with an eight-yard pass to teammate Chris Stewart less than a minute into the game. Turner also scored on a 20-yard run late in the second quarter, and a one-y ard plunge in the fourth. Haslett held a 21-0 half-time advantage. The team’s other first half score came on a Thornapple Kellogg senior running back Ben Ybema looks for a crease in the Byron Center defense Friday night. Ybema rushed the ball 38 times for 257 yards in the Trojan’s homecoming victory over the Bulldogs Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 41-y ard run by A.J. Rahar. Curtis Schaibly scored Haslett's other touchdown, on a oneyard run with 11:14 left in the ball game. Rahar was the game's leading ball carrier, running 12 times for 112 yards. Kyie Rowland led Lakewood's offensive attack with 85 yards on 20 carries. Haslett was one of the first team’s to slow down Lakewood tailback Eddie Phillips, who rushed 13 times for 44 yards. Haslett outgained Lakewood 283 to 187 in the ball game. Lakewixxi managed 172 yards on the ground, while quarterback Jesse Martin completed three of eight pass attempts for 15 yards. The loss erases any hopes of a conference title for the Lakewood Vikings. The league title will be on the line this week when the 5­ 0 Fowlerville Gladiators take on the boys from Haslett. DK lady eagers make it four straight Delton Kellogg's varsity girls’ basketball team didn’t slow down a bit as it opened the Kalamazoo Valley Association season at Parchment on Tuesday night. The Delton girls improved to 7-1 on the season with a 46-39 victory. “1 think they arc all going to be this way." Delton head coach Rick Williams said of the tough road victory. Delton Kellogg shut down Parchment in the second quarter, outscoring its host 13 to 4 after the two teams battled to a 14-14 tie after the first eight minutes. Parchment chipped away at the Delton lead in the third quarter, but couldn't come all the way back. Alex Culbert had 13 points and 14 rebounds for Delton. Her teammate Jordan Haines added 11 points and six boards. Katee Hogoboom had nine points for DK. Katie Smoczynski did a little bit of everything fin­ ishing with half of a triple double, five points, five assists, and five steals. DK’s sixth win of the season was a 55-26 non-conference triumph over Bellevue last Wednesday It was a good tune-up for the start of the KVA season, as the Panthers used their press to create turnovers and easy baskets against the overmatched Broncos. Culbert had 24 points and 13 rebounds. She hit II-of-16 shots from the floor. Haines had nine points for the Panthers, while Kadie Pogue added six. Jenah Wandell contributed six rebounds. Delton will look to extend its current fourgame winning streak and improve to 2-0 in Lakewood's varsity girls’ tennis team earned their first ever Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 dual-meet title Tuesday night when it topped DeWitt 7-1. The win gives the Vikings a 6-1-1 overall record, and an undefeated 4-0-1 mark in the C A AC-3. The overall championship will be decided today at Haslett High School during the conference tournament. The Panthers only won two sets against the Vikings Tuesday. Lakewood's doubles teams have been outstanding all year, but the Lakewood singles players stepped up to help the team to victory. Kallic Walker al first singles won a 6-1. 6­ 3 decision for the Vikings over Brynn Gerrish. At third singles Lakewood's Kristen Haskin won 6-0. 6-3. and Emiiic Enz won at fourth singles 6-0, 6-1. Lakewood's only loss came in a very close second singles match, where Paula Bridson topped Emily Wemet 7-5.6-3. On the doubles side. Erica Enz and Alexandria Tay lor won for Lakewood at the number one spot 6-!. 6-0. Brittany Farrell and Darcy Normington won at second doubles. 6­ 2. 6-2. At third doubles. Lyndscy Carter and Con Shanks took a 6-1. 6-1 victory I aura Lynch and Lacey Chase pulled out a close 7-5. 6-4 win at fourth doubles. The Viking girls ended last week with an impressive day at the Parma-Western Invitational Saturday. Lakewood topped sec­ ond-place Jackson Northwest by nine points, winning six of the eight flights. The Vikings finished with 30 points to the Mountics’ 21. Parma-Western was third with 16. and Brooklyn Columbia Central fourth with 13. The Lakewood ladies won easily for the most part. Wemet was the champion with a 3­ 0 record at second singles, and Emilie Enz went 3-0 at fourth singles to earn titles. Lakewood took silver medals at the two flights it didn’t win. first and third singles. Walker and Haskin were both 2-1 in earning their silvers. Erica Enz and Taylor at first doubles. Farrell and Normington at second doubles, and Lynch and Chase at fourth doubles all look titles by winning all three of their match­ es. At third doubles. Carter and Shanks only dropped one game as they took the champi­ onship with a 2-0 record. Byron Center claims Gold golf title, Trojans move up to 3rd Thomapple Kellogg jumped past Wayland. Hamilton, and South Christian with a great day at the O-K Gold Conference boys' golf tournament Monday. TK. which won only one conference dual this season, finished third behind first place Byron Center and second place Caledonia at the Meadows on the campus of Grand Valley Stale University. Byron Center earned the conference cham­ pionship by finishing nine strokes ahead of second place Caledonia. The Bulldogs shot a 312 to Caledonia's 321. TK was third win­ ning the tie-breaker with the Sailors after both teams finished at 337. Hamilton was fifth with 343 followed by Wayland 344 and Hastings 348. South Christian’s Malt Marks and Caledonia's Isaac Mulvihill tied for the low­ est score of the day at three-over par 75. but the Sailors had to use a pair of 90-plus scores in their total. The seventh pttte Saxons only used one score over 90 Hastings was led by Steve Peurrch's 82. Justin Knil and Tyler MJmink both shot 86. while Derek Thurman finished at 92. Scott Pitsch led the Trojans wi?h au 80. Brent Butgcriet shot 83. Brad Steffen 86. and Josh DeKleine 88. Behind Marks and Mulvihill. Byron Center had three of the six golfers which finished under 80 on the day. Ryan Dillrec shot a 76 and his teammale Casey Carroll shot 77 and Chad Fransens 79. Wayland's Drew Bessinger was the only other golfer under 80. he finished with a 78. Adam Ellison's 80 was Byron Center’s fourth best score. In its last shot at it. the Thomapple Kellogg golf team earned its first O-K Gold Conference dual meet victory of the season last Wednesday. The Trojans knocked off the Hastings Saxons al Hastings Country Club. 166 to 170. Pitsch was the only golfer under 40 on the day. He finished with a two-over par 38. Steffen shot a 40 for the Trojans, while Nate Otto and Mike Gray tallied 44*s. Hastings was led by Krol's 40. Kalmink shot a 41. Erich Iberle 44. and Peurach and Alex McMillan both shot 45. The MHSAA post-season starts today with the inaugural district tournaments. Joining the Trojans and Saxons Thursday al Centennial Acres Golf Course for a division 2 tourna­ ment will be Caledonia. DeWitt. East Lansing. Fowlerville. Greenville. Hasten. Ionia. Lansing Sexton. Lansing Waverly. Lakewood, and St. Johns. The post-season was expanded this year to include a district tournament for the first time. The top six teams and top six individuals not on those six teams will advance to the regional tournament at the Pohl Cat in Mt. pleasant Oct. 6. Saxon Sports Shorts Delton Kellogg's Hannah Goy races around Parchment's Kimberly Marble as her teammate Jenah Wandell waits for a pass in the lane Tuesday night. (Photo by Linda Boyce) the KVA when it travels to Paw Paw tonight, Next Tuesday the Delton girls host Gull Lake in a non-conference contest. Saxon boys edge South Christian for third place at first O-K Gold Conference jamboree by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Caledonia's girls* cross country team scored one point fewer than the Fighting Scot boys’ squad at the first O-K Gold Conference meet of the season last Wednesday at Orchard Hills Golf Course. The Caledonia boys didn’t have to contend with a squad as talented as the South Christian girls’ however, and the Fighting Scots 54 points was good enough to top Byron Center by ten points for first place. The Caledonia girls finished second behind South Christian 39 to 53. Caledonia sophomore Luke Taylor cross­ ing the finish line first in 17 minutes 32 sec­ onds wasn't much of a surprise in the boys' race, but the first girl across the finish line was a bit of one. TK junior Rebecca Winchester raced past Wayland junior Jessica Armstrong and South Christian senior Lori Burgess for the top spot. Armstrong, the defending conference champion, had an off day coming in fourth at 19:22 on her new home course. Winchester took first in 18:59. Burgess crossed the line second in 19:05. and Caledonia's Andrea Schedlbauer was third in Lakewood netters playing for conference title today 19:20. Taylor led the Caledonia boys' to victory, as all five Scot runners finished in the top 20. Alex TenElshof was sixth in 17:54. Justin Kucharczyk ninth (18:12). Kevin Wilder 18th (18:43). and Nick Cramer 20th (18:49). Behind the Scots and Byron Center. Hastings was third with 81 points followed by South Christian 86. Wayland 92. Thomapple Kellogg 110. and Hamilton NTS. Ryan Bosma led the Hastings boys’ team with his eighth place finish in 18:03. He was one of four Saxons to finish under 19 min­ utes. Jesse Ellwood was 13th in 18:24. Alex Kimble 15th in 18:33. and Rusty Burgdorf 16th in 18:39. The Saxons' fifth score came from the 29th place finish of Tyler Lancaster in 19:23. Ethan Fuller led TK with his third place finish in 17:45. and Keith Winchester was fourth overall in 17:47. It was more than a minute before David Ordway was the third Trojan across the finish line in 28th overall with a time of 19:14. Lyle Jackson was 36th in 19:48. and Lance VanPutten 39th in 20:22. Behind Caledonia and South Christian in the girls’ meet. Way land was third with 73 points followed by TK 87. Byron Center 122. Hastings 157. and Hamilton NTS. South Christian finished ahead of the Scots by having its top five runners all finish in the top 13. Senior Kendra Ross was the second Fighting Scot across the finish line. She was fifth in 19:20. Next came Stephanie Rossman (7th in 20:11). Kendall Grant (14th in 21:44). and Maddic Zych (24th in 22:51). Hastings was led by Tiffany Edwards, who was 22nd overall in 22:45. Kay Icigh Delcotto was 29th in 23:38. Alyssa Case 33rd in 24:29. Molly Smith 36th in 26:14. and Botten 37th in 27:08. TK's second rrnner was more than three minutes behind Rebecca Winchester. Chaney Robinson was 17th overall for TK in 22:11 She was followed in by Emma Ordway (20th in 22:26). Melanie Truer (21 st in 22:27). and Kersta Gustafson (28th in 23:35). The Gold met again y esterday when South Christian hosted the conference at Johnson Park in Grandville. Next week’s league jam­ boree will be hosted by the Saxons Wednesday at Riverbend Golf Course This Saturday. Hastings travels to the Haslett Invitational. Freshmen Football The Hastings' freshmen football team improved to 2-2-1 with an 18-6 win against Caledonia last week. The Saxons scored first in the game to take a 6­ 0 lead only to sec the Scots drive the field to tie the game after both teams sat out a weather delay. The Saxon defense was then tested late in the first half when Caledonia took the ball inside the five-yardline only to be stopped on downs. The Saxon offense took the momentum from the defense's stop to put together a 97-yard drive with less than a minute and a half on the clock to move ahead 12-6 at half-time. The defenses toughened up in the second half, but the Saxons were able to put together another impressive scoring drive midway through the fourth quarter to improve their lead to 18-6. Offensively, the Saxon hackfield put together another good game, led by Brad Hayden. Ryan Burgdorf. Luke Mansfield. J.J. Olin. Carson King. Paul Neal, and Josh Lemon. The offensive line of Phil Van Zyl. Treavor Heacock. Nick Eaton. Justin Jevicks. Bryce Spurgeon. Dylan McKay, and Marcus Chase did a fine job as well. Defensively, the Saxon defense played their best game of the season with Adam Hodges. Jacob Johnson. Vince Hynes, and Andrew Bolton stand­ ing out. 7th Grade Giris' Basketball In a game against Jackson Park on Monday. September 26. the Hastings seventh grade girls basketball team continued to show improvement, winning by a score of 28-6. Scoring for the Saxons were Veronica Hayden and Taylor Carpenter with six points each. Montana Lcep and Meghan VanZyl with four points each, and Anna Densbcrger. Tauri Schils. Gabbi Eaton and Hannah Hedges with two points each. Meghan VanZyl and Keiscy Devroy led the team in steals, and Kayla Vogel ?nd Taylor Carpenter were the leading rebounders. Dewoy completely stuffed at least 4 blocked shots in ii»? first quarter. Against Caledonia last Wednesday the Saxoos played a much better game. The team hustled and played good defense to win by a score of 43-6. Scoring for the Saxons were Schils with 14. Hayden with 12. Kayla Vogel had seven. 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Freeport. MI 49325 (616) 765-3445 • Fax (616) 765-3460 1-800-522-2919 Small Town Friendly, Personal Service AU Your Insurance Needs! M (Hastings Mutual | MI Insurance Company �Page 22 - Thursday September 29. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Ingle takes O-K Gold title without dropping a set by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Blow for blow. Hastings varsity girls' ten­ nis coach Rich Pohja said there really isn't that much difference between the skills of his first singles player Amy ingle and Byron Center’s top player Natalie Diorio. There was one glaring difference between the two players when they met Tuesday after noon for tne O-K Gold Conference first sin­ gles championship at the South Christian Athletic Complex that allowed Ingle to close out a perfect O-K Gold Conference season and improve to 23-1 overall on the season. Ingle topped Diorio, for inc second time this season. 7-6(2). b-2. She didn't lose a set in her eight conference matches this season. “She started a little soft, but she kept in the match. Towards the end of the first set you could sec it. She started to take command of the match and of herself mentally." Pohja said of his junior first singles player. Ingle had been attacking Diorio the entire match, but at the end of the first set really started blasting back the Bulldogs’ weak sec­ ond serves. “If you’re sending a duck up there, it's just fair." said Pohja. “That's what singles is about, finding a weakness and exploiting it." Ingle knew that was the best way to over­ come some early unforced errors in the tight first set. “I was trying to lake advantage of her short second serve." said Ingle, “and that's usuallv my goal when I'm playing, is to take a short ball and go on offense." Pohja said one of the big keys to Ingle s success this season has been that she’s done more than go on offense. “Her game is more balanced now." he said. “Last yea* she could just play offense. This year, she can play offense and defense." That could be a key in her reaching her goal of making it to the state finals this season. She was one win short last season. Ingle and all the Saxons will take part in the Division 3 regional tournament hosted by Grand Rapids Christian next Thursday. "Rcgionals gets a lot harder." said Ingle “You need to focus a lot more. It’s more phys­ ical. and everything. I might even have to play (Wyoming Park's) Sandy Tran, or Natalie (Diorio), or even East Grand Rapids (Allison Wickman, " It's a tough regional which also includes players from South Christian. Unity Christian. Lakewood. Thomapple Kellogg, and Rogers. South Christian took the O-K Gold Conference team title, after entering the day in a three-way tie for first place along with Wayland and Byron Center. All three (cams finished the league dual meet season with 4-0-2 records. South Christian won the second, third and fourth doubles flights Tuesday, as well as the third singles flight while piling up 35 team points. Byron Center was second with 31 fol­ lowed by Wayland 24. Caledonia 15.5. Hamilton 13. Thomapple Kellogg II. and Hastings 9.5. Those standings match the final overall conference standings. At second singles, the Saxons Sam VanDenack entered the tournament as inc top seed, but after a bye was knocked out of the championship bracket by Hamilton's Bree Breuker 6-1. 6-4. It was just VanDenack*s second loss of the conference season. She came back in the match for third place to knock off Wayland's Angela Lauer 6-2. 6­ 2. the only player who defeated her in confer­ ence duals. “That was a big win for her." said Pohja. “After losing a tough match, it's hard to come back, she could have easily said, oh well 1 lost." Hastings also got a good day from Kayla Ellsworth at fourth singles. After falling to the eventual runner-up in the opening round, she came back to top Hamilton's Caleigh DeVettc 6-4. 2-6. 7-5. then knocked off TK's Kaitlyn Otto 6-3.6-4. The Saxons' half point was won by the first doubles team of Chelsea Passmore and Hannah Case which took a I -6. 6-4. 6-2 over Hamilton. Thomapple Kellogg's first and third dou­ bles teams both played above their seedings to finish third, and lost tight matches against South Christian in the semifinals. Jess Johnson and Britt Stecnsma at first doubles came back to defeat Wayland in their final match 4-6. 6-1. 6-4. At third doubles. Stacey Roberts and Katie VanderWood defeated the team from Byron Center 6-4. 3-6. 6-4. At third singles. TK’s Sammy Hauschild The Saxons' Alexis Baker sets herself for a forehand return in the third doubles match between Hastings and Caledonia at Tuesday's O-K Gold Conference tour­ nament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) was fourth. She opened the day with a big win over Wayland's Kcnna Wagenvelt. 6-1. 6-4. then fell to the eventual flight champion. Kelly Boone from South Christian. 6-0.6-0. The Trojans’ top two singles players each earned a win on the consolation side of the bracket, lopping their counterparts from Caledonia. Molly Jazwinski defeated Linda Ljuljdjuraj 6-1. 6-2 at first singles and at sec­ ond singles Heather Hawkins knocked off Lauren Alexander 6-3. 6-1. The TK girls knew that Hastings was strong at the top of its line-up heading into last Wednesday’s O-K Gold Conference sea­ son ending dual with the Saxons. The Trojans also knew that success was very possible on the doubles side. TK won the battle between two teams heading into the night with 0-5 conference records by sweeping the doubles matches and getting a 6-3. 6-0 victory from Sammy Hauschild in the third singles match. “That was key for us." TK head coach Larry Seger said of Hauschild's victory. “We thought wc could get the third singles spot." Her victory over the Saxons' Jenny Johnston turned out to be a breeze compared to the fourth doubles match. TK's Enn Baragar and Linsey Faber led the Saxons Katie McKinney and Brianna Ginbach 5-2 in the first set of their match, but the Hastings pair came back to win nine of the next 12 games, including a tie-breaker to end the first set. McKinney and Ginbach won the first set 7­ 6(5). then built a 4-1 lead in the second. “That match was all but over and our kids staged a great comeback." said Seger. Faber was able to correct some problems with her serve, most noUbly with the toss, and Baragar slowed down the Saxons net attack by shooting balls down the line. The Trojan duo topped the Saxons in 11 of the next 14 games to cam the win. 6-7(5). 6­ 4. 6-3. TK’s other doubles victories weren’t as nail-biting for their coach. Johnson and Stecnsma won 6-1.6-1 al first doubles, Katie Potts and Rachel Harris won 6-3.6-3 at num­ ber two. and Roberts and VanderWood took a 6-1. 6-4 triumph at third doub's. Ingle ended an undefeated run through the Gold duals with a 6-0. 6-1 win over Jazwinski. and the VanDenack ended the sea­ son 5-1 in the league by topping Hawkins at number two 6-1.6-0. In between the final Gold dual and the con­ ference tournament, the Saxons tied for third place at the Forest Hills Eastern Invitational. Ingle and VanDenack were both flight champions, to earn three points for their team. Hastings other two wins were tight ones. At fourth singles. Ellsworth won a super tie­ breaker 10-8 against Rogers. Hastings first doubles team of Passmore and Case knocked off the team from Forest Hills Eastern in a super tie breaker 10-4. Hastings and Caledonia chasing South Saxon first singles player Amy Ingle smacks a forehand return against Byron Center's Natalie Diorio in the flight championship Tuesday afternoon at the South Christian athletic complex. Ingle topped Diorio 7-6(2). 6-2 for the title. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Attend our FREE 60 minute WOOD, CORN & PELLET SEMINAR Saturday, Oct. 1st at 10:30 a.m. Where? WM MfcN^an Are Place & Hearth, 401 Broadway (M-37), Middleville, Ml 49333 Call 269-795-3536 or 800-677-9066 and reserve you' seat. Limited space available, call today! RSVP before September 29 WEST MICHIGAN --------------- ' /H /t/rh (■ . r Hearth----------- 401 S. Broadway (M-37) Middleville, MI 49333 ; Gerard Hemmes & Max Oliver J 1-269-795-3536 or 1-800-677-9066 wvvw.wmfireplace.com by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The players on Caledonia and Hastings varsi­ ty boys’ soccer rosters should get comfortable with each other. Of the 38 players on the two rosters/24 iit juniors. sophomores, and fresh­ men. Both teams have to overcome their youth at times, but that doesn’t mean the two aren’t the top contenders to challenge South Christian in the O-K Gold Conference this season. But both are already chomping at the bit for a second shot at the Sailors in the conference tournament. Caledonia used goals by two of its six seniors at Hastings Friday afternoon to rebound from Tuesday's I -0 loss to South Christian. The Scots improved to 7-2-1 on the season and 2-1 in the conference with a 2-0 win at Hastings. Hastings is now I -2 in the conference, after rebounding to top Hamilton Tuesday night 6-1 Both teams feel confident that they can win out the rest of the way. and be right behind South Christian in the chase for a title come tourney time. “We’ll hopefully get another shot al South in the conference tournament." said Caledonia head coach Blair Lincoln. “The meal of the good team* is behind us in the league." Maybe it was the let down of the loss to South Christian last Tuesday, or the fact that the game between the Scots and Saxons ivas postponed after Thursday night’s storms, but the Fighting Scots came out a bit sluggish in the first half. “I think they were ready to go yesterday, and then there's a little bit of a let down." said Lincoln. “It's unfortunate, but it happens." The two teams went back and forth in the first half with Caledonia keeper Andy West and Hastings goalie Josh Bare both making some solid saves to keep the score knotted at 0-0. The Scots did move the ball well in the Hastings end of the field, but al times appeared to be doing a little too much ball handling and not enough shooting. “They haven't done that in the past much.” said Lincoln, “but they do get into slumps where they think they need the perfect shot." The Scots just started letting the offense rip in the second half. Ken Potter got the Caledonia boys on the scoreboard first when he headed a long penalty kick from Tyler Veneman into the lower left-hand comer of the net. “What’s hurting me is my youth on defense, just a lack of playing time on the high school level." said Hastings coach Brian Roderick Both teams saw shots sailing just wide of or just over the net. a couple hit off cross bars, goal posts, and goalies' finger-tips as the second half progressed. Caledonia knocked the ball into the lower left-hand comer of the Saxon net a second time with 21:17 to play. Jason Harp lapped a pass ahead to a streaking Mike Gless who blasted a shot by Bare to make it 2-0. The Saxon* have been shut-out in all five of their losses. "I don't know what we're going to do." said Roderick "We've got a gremlin on our back We've had our chances " The gremlin was officially off duty Tuesday when the Saxons improved to 6-5-1 overall by winning at Hamilton. Victor Gowell and Brian McKeough each scored two goals and had one assist for the Hastings senior midfielder Max Myers fends off the Fighting Scots’ Ken Potter (16) and Mike Gless (9) in the first half of Friday night’s O-K Gold Conference contest. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxons, while David Kendall and Travis Kirby added the other two Hastings goals. Stephen Tolger also had two assists for the Saxons. Monday afternoon in a non-conference match, the Saxons were topped 8-0 at home against Vicksburg, one of the top teams in the stale. The Saxons close in on the end of the O-K Gold Conference regular season in the next week when they host Byron Center Thursday, then travel to Wayland on Tuesday. DK and Parchment each place third on home course in KVA Delton Kellogg's traded spots back and forth with Parchment al last week’s two Kalamazoo Valley Association jamborees. Thursday at Eastern Hills Golf Course Parchment got great rounds from Tyler Leonard and Aaron Cox to pull into third place ahead of the Delton boys. Leomard shot a 27 and Cox 39 to lead Parchment to a 158 overall. Kalamazoo Christian won the jamboree on Parchment's home course with a 146. Hackett Catholic Central was right behind at 147. Christian's Ryan Zwier and Hackett's Paul Tansey each shot a one-under par 35. Delton was fourth with 169. followed by Paw Paw 182. and Pennfield 184 Josh Newhouse and Bobby Fisher paced the DK Panthers with 41's. Kyle Purdum shot a 43. and Nick Blacken 44 Playing on their home course at Mullcnhurst last Wednesday, the Delton Kellogg boys fin­ ished third with a 164. Hackett finished first at 155 followed by Christian at 157. Parchment was fourth with a 172. Paw Paw fifth with 187, and Pennfield sixth at 192. Purdum had a great day for Delton with a 38. which tied him for the second best score of the day. Christian’s Chet Vandenberg and Leomard each shot 37. Behind Purdum for Delton. Fisher shot a 40. Newhouse 41. and Zach Mueller a 45. Delton followed up those two jamborees by finishing fourth at the Lawton Invitational Saturday in the Division 2-3 meet, but two of the three teams ahead of them were KVA foes. Byron Center won the tournament with a 294. Hackett was second at 305. followed by Parchment 317. Delton 326. Schoolcraft 328, Buchanan 332. Wayland 336. Bronsen 348. and Berrien Springs 366. Purdum shot a 75 for the Panthers, and Newhouse added a 79. Behind them Nick Haas and Mueller added a pair of 86's. The KVA meets for its final jamboree today, before next Wednesday's 18-hole tournament. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 29. 2005 - Page 23 Saxon comeback comes up short at Byron Center by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Byron Center had no chance to be ready for Hastings' full-court man-to-man pressure late in the fourth quarter Tuesday night, because die Saxons weren't truly ready for it. Nestings’ Natalie Knorp drives around the right side Tuesday night at Byron Center. Knorp had four points for the Saxons in their five-point loss to the Bulldogs. (Photo by Brett Bremer) With the Saxons pestering the Bulldog inbound passes, and hounding the guards all the way up and down the floor Hastings near­ ly overcame a 15-point fourth quarter deficit. Hastings pulled to within as few a. three points in the final minutes, but fell 53-48 at By ron Center. "I don’t get it That’s what we talked about in the locker room. The way wc played the last four minutes is how we have to play the whole game." said Hastings head coach Tina Poirier. They can do it. They ’re in shape.” A bit more of that man-to-man full-court press could help the Saxons break out of a three-game losing streak, which started al Caledonia Sept. 20 and includes last Thursday's loss to league leading South Christian, although eventually teams would come to expect it and it might not be some­ thing her short bench could handle. ”1 think they probably could actually.” Poirier said. “We run a lot in the off-season, in the summer, but wc never really practiced the full-court press man-to-man. I didn’t even hesitate when 1 told them. 1 said I don’t care. Go wild. They can gel some lay-ups. 1 don't care. We got some steals off of it.” The first two times the Bulldogs faced the press in the second half of the fourth quarter they failed to even inbound the ball, but still held onto a 47-32 lead at that point. Hastings scored the game’s next 12 points to pull with­ in three. The run started with great defense from Natalie Pennington. Dana Shilling. Brooklyn Pierce, and Jodi Jolley, and ended with a pair of three-point baskets by Pierce. With 2:39 left to play Jolley had a shot blocked and stolen by the Bulldogs, but Pierce stepped in to steal away the outlet pass. She took one dribble and spotted up for on of her three three-point field goals on the night. The Bulldogs calmed down a bit after their second time-out in a minute and a half, and scored the game’s next four points. A three by Natalie Knorp got the Saxons back to within four with 1:02 to play, but the Saxons didn’t score again until a free throw by Pennington fell in the final seconds. “Everyone of my girls is black and blue. They re falling and diving all over. They just get back up. There’s no tears on my team, that ’s for sure." said Poirier. The Saxons had a scare for a minute in the first half when Pierce hit her head or. the fluor late in the second quarter, after leaping over a Byron Center player for a loose ball. She came back in the second half, and scored 11 points on the night, hitting three of the Saxons’ seven three s. Jolley led Hastings with 13 points, while Kali Dakin added seven. Byron Center improved to 3-1 in the Gold and 6-3 overall with the win. Brooke Carter led the Bulldogs w ith 12 points and Lindsey Karsten added ten by going eight for eight from the free throw line. Carter and Karsten had a big day under­ neath for the Bulldogs. Byron Center built its lead by taking advantage of their size advan­ tage underneath. Karsten wasn’t the only Bulldog to have a big night at the free throw line. Byron Center hit 19 of its 27 free throws. Hastings only shot nine foul shots, connecting on five of them. One of Hastings biggest problems is the way it has struggled in the first quarter of ball games. The Saxons were outscored 16-7 in the first quarter Tuesday. The Saxons fell 55-41 to South Christian last Thursday, after being outscored 22-7 to start the game. Hastings had a late run again, outscoring the Sailors 19-12 in the final quarter against the South Christian reserves to make the final score more respectable. The Saxons couldn't contend with the Sailors' Alicia TerHaar underneath. She poured in 14 points to lead her team, while Amanda Jandahl added 13. Hastings was led by Pierce’s II points. Saxon senior Natalie Pennington shadows Byron Center sophomore guard Logan Marsh as she tries to work the ball up court against the press. The Saxon defense helped it nearly erase a 15-point fourth quarter deficit at BCHS Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Jolley added ten. The Saxons visit Wayland Thursday. The Wildcats should be steaming after their loss to South Christian Tuesday night. The Sailors moved into the league lead at 5-0 with the win. The Wildcats arc now 3-1 in conference. Delton kickers top Vikings in rain-shortened contest Delton Kellogg and Lakewood's varsity boys’ soccer teams have always played each other tough in non-confercnce competition, and it took the forces of nature to slow tlx* two teams down last Thursday. The host Panthers earned a 2-1 victory in a rain shortened game. Delton got on the board with 6:28 left in the first half when Brandon Butzirus got past the Lakewood defense and had a one-on-one against tfiTVilcmg keeper. With ten seconds left But/irus again got into the Viking goal mouth and was pursued by the Lakew ood defense “We think he did a great job convincing the ref as he took to the ground to gain a PK which he converted on." said Lakewood coach Paul Gonzales. Lakewood made some half-time adjustments and hooked up Kyle Root on Butzirus to match speed for speed. At the start of the half, the Vikings took control of the ball and kept the Panthers on their heels. At the 36:58 mark the Vikings hit pay dirt with Alec Rice racing down the right side of the field making a very nice centering pass to a crashing Drew Rayner for a solid hard score. “The momentum had shifted our way as Kyle shut down Delton's main scoring threat. We kept up the pressure and things were looking good until mother nature stopped the match because of thunder and lighting." said Gonzales. The game never restarted, with play stopping at the 28:34 mark. “The guys were disappointed we couldn't fin­ ish but I was extremely pleased with my team as Homes for Sale-1998-2OOO Four Seasons Homes for Sale this is now four games in a row where wc arc getting better and better as a team.” said Gonzales. “The only negative 1 could come up with was wc need to find a way to play with intensity the whole game and when wc do we will be hard to beat.” The Fowlerville Gladiators certainly had a hard time lopping the Vikings on Unity Field last Wednesday night, on senior night at LHS. The Gladiators did manage to eke out a 2-1 vic­ tory in Capita! Area Activities Conference Division 3 action. “The guys seem to understand that it’s going to take a total team effort and everyone giving their all for us to be successful this year.” said Gonzales. “The goals have not come yet, but a least were getting the chances. Wc don’t have that one great goal scorer, but have several play­ ers who can score we just need that jump start and maybe a little luck would not hurt either.” A pair of defensive miscues in the first half Financing Available w/$1,000 Down Payment. Own your own place for less than cost the Vikings dearly against Fowlerville. The first half action was very even as both teams bat­ tled back and forth at both ends of the field, with Fowlerville outshooting Lakewood five to four. Starting out in the second half the Vikings finally scored our first goal of the season on a very nice pass from Scott Kirchner to Matt Tidball who sailed a nice outside foot curve into the right upper half of the goal for the score. Delton bad i Talk Radii the win over the Vikings. Otsego topped the Panthers 9-0 Monday afternoon at DKHS. Last Wednesday, the Delton boys fell to 0-2 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association when they were lopped by Paw Paw 4-3. Butzirus. Dave Roberts, and Kohla Methvin scored the three Delton goals Butzirus. Roberts, and Ryan Smith each had one assist. ii|14Q- RADIO SPORT 5- Sat.. 10/1 - 1 lam....................... University of Mich, at M.S.U. on AM & FM Sat. 10/1 - 6pm......................... Western Michigan al Buffalo on AM & FM $500 per month. 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Erin Shoemaker was sixth overall for the Lions with her time of 2.V.9 vne ui and tKe eJKotnappt- (Slid (Eauncif. jmiicKoac Future rivals meet for C.C. showdown acla. 0clo£et 1, 6:30pm to 9:30pm oancfA and fKxuifeina KonuA, st SfXaatincjA. eTicfeelo ate $12 pci peuwn eJ<M injmmaUon, ca t’f 948-9441 Ol 945-9002 Maple Valley’s Mike Hall won the boys’ race in 17:39. and Delton’s Dan Roberts was second in 17:48. They were the only two run­ ners to finish under 18 minutes, but the next four boys across the finish line were from Olivet. The Eagles won the three-team meet with 33 points. The Lions were second with 43 and the Panthers fourth with 44. Delton and Maple Valley each had three runners finish in the top ten. Behind Hall for the Lions. Zeke Wieland was seventh in 20:29, and Kaleb Root tenth in 20:47. For Delton. Cory Cook was eighth in 20:32. and Josh Marzic ninth in 20:36. Delton will be al the Lakewood Invitational this afternoon, then at Otsego Saturday. Kalamazoo Valley Association action continues when the league meets at Pennfield Tuesday. 09545543 ?6*J RN8 WS .1111 Barry County Lumber FALL CLEARANCE ** 20% OFF ♦* All remaining Swing-NSlide In-stock items October PROJECT DAYS OPIN 1 DAYS A WtIM �Page 24 - Thursday September 29 2005 - The Hastings Banner Young divers help TK-Hastings team to two wins by Brett Bremer Sports Editor After four events a hush falls over the crowd at high school swim meets Photographers turn off their flashes. Judges line up. and the swimmers gather at one end of the pool. That's when it's time for the divers to do their thing. There are loud applause nearly every dive, and the occasional groans when the judges notice a mistake the spectators may have missed. There haven't been many of those groans following Thomapple Kellogg-Hastings freshman Kyleigh Sheldon's dives this sea­ son. She set and reset team and Community Education and Recreation Center (CERCi pool records in the Trojans' first four meets this season. In the team's sixth even of the season TK-Hastings sophomore Kelly Frame took her records hack. TK-Hastings improved to 3-1 in dual meets, and 2-0 in the O-K Rainbow Conference Tier Three with wins over Wav land and Hamilton in the last week. TK took a It) I 84 w in over the Wav land Wildcats in Hastings last Thursday night. TK-Hastings Manssa VanWingen comes out of the water as she completes a turn in the 500-yard freestyle relay Thursday night against Wayland. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Trojans built an early 52 25 lead after the first five events against Wav land, which included their divers placing first, second, and fourth led by Sheldon. She re set her own team and pool records with 174 75 points including a 34.1 on tier third dive, a forward two somersault dive in the tuck position. Sheldon's sophomore teammate Kelly Frame was right behind her in second place, with a six-dive total score ol 162 55 and had the best dive by a Trojan at the meet when she scored a 38.5 on her final attempt doing the same forward two somersault tuck Sheldon was so solid on. Junior Jamie VanDongen was fourth for TK-Hastings in the diving with 123.9. Wayland's Sharon Gruss broke up the Trojan pack with a 157.75. “It’s pretty nice to have a freshman like her." TK-Hastings diving coach Joe Pellerin* said of Sheldon. "She's has an extensive gymnastics back­ ground. so 1 think it 's kind of understandable, but it’s still nice to see." said TK-Hastings head coach Carl Schoessel. Sheldon has been in gymnastics since start ing elementary school, and current!} works out three or four times a week in Battle Creek Her diving experience isn't nearly a» exten­ sive. “I look a class like two or three summers ago for a couple weeks." said Sheldon. Between then and the start of the 2005 girls' swimming and diving season she said the only diving she's done has been oft a raft at the lake. Sheldon said that the gymnastics training has helped her quickly learn "the rotation and the speed that you have to Io to make it all the way around (on a dive).’’ She said that three of her diving teammates on the Trojan team also have g}mnastics experience, but no longer actively participate in the sport. Sheldon wasn't the only one setting records for the Trojans Thursday Brandi Sutfin broke her own team record in the 100-yard butterfly with her first-place time of I minute 11.51 seconds. TK-Hastings won the first sever) events of the night Kayla Roinanak. Molly Wallace. Jasmine Brown, and Mindy Warner got things started off right w ith their first place time of 2:09 60 in the 200 yard medley relay. That was followed up by Audrey Hoag's winning the 200 freestyle in 2:16.06. Sutfin taking the 200 individual medley in 2:34.68. and Strumberger hitting the wall first in the 50 freesty le in 27.86 seconds. Next came the two record-setting perform­ ances followed by Warner 's first-place lime of I :()2.88 in the 100 freestyle. Wayland won just three events or the evening, the 500 freestyle, the 100 back­ stroke. the 400 freesty le relay, all after the Trojans had built a commanding lead. Other TK-Hastings winners were the 200 freestyle relay team of Warner. Sutfin. Strumberger. and Danielle Rosenberg < 1:51.80) and Wallace in the 100 backstroke (1:21.78). Frame reset the TK-Hastings diving team and pool records Tuesday when the Trojans knocked off Hamilton 94-92. She tallied 177.40 points as her and Sheldon finished first and second in the event. The Trojans needed all the records they could get to hold off the Hawkeyes. Hamilton's Cry stal Jager and Jade Evink even earned their names a spot on the CERC record board with new pool records. Sutfin was a part of three team record per­ formances for TK-Hastings. She won the 200y ard freestyle in a record time of 2:11.94. the 500 freestyle in 6:02.74. and helped the 400y ard freestyle relay team to a new team record despite its second place finish. Warner. Hoag. Strumberger. and Sutfin finished that race in 4:09.05. The Trojans won with their depth as the Hawkeyes won seven of the 12 events. TK-Hastings' only other champions on the day were the 200 freestyle relay team of Warner. Kayla Rosenburg. Strumbc*ger and Sutfin which won in 1:53.92. and Warner who was triumphant in the 50-yard fret .style with a time of 27.62 seconds. wade through all of the information available and pick out the vehicle that's right for you. That's why you should see the factory trained professionals at Dreisbach Motors. Our sales staff continually studies not only our Pontiac and CMC brands, but the competition as well. 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Michigan Ave. Hastings (269) 948-8000 set team and pool records in the event that night, which were reset by teammate Kelly Frame on Tuesday. (Photo by Brett DeWitt outshot the Lakewood varsity boys' golf team by ten strokes last Thursday afternoon at Williamston to pull one point ahead of the Vikings in the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 standings. Lansing Catholic Central and Haslett finished as the top two teams in the league for the fifth time in five tries so far. Haslett leads LCC by one-point at the top of the conference standings 28 to 27. DeWitt is in third ;>lace with 17 points, followed by Lakewood with 16. Williamston is fifth with 11 and Fowlerville sixth with six. The final league jamboree was Monday afternoon at Centennial Acres Golf Course in Sunfield. LCC edged Haslet at the top for the second time this season last Thursday. The Cougars took th: fifth conference jamboree with a score of 138. Haslett shot 139. followed ly DeWitt 149. Lakewood 159. Fowlerville 165. and Williamston 168. Brad Elliott and Aaron Hargeti each shot 37 to lead Lakewood. Pat Spitzley added 41. and Lane Brewer 44 for .'he Vikings. The Vikings return home Thursday to host a division 2 district tournament at Centennial Acres. Joining the Vikings Thursday w.’l be Caledonia. DeWitt. East Lansing. Fowlerville. Greenville. Haslett. Hastir.gs. ionia. Lansing Sexton. Lansing Waverly. Thomapple-Kellogg. and St. Johns. Education is important when shopping for a new car. But it can be difficult to Dreisbach against Wayland last Thursday. Sheldon DeWitt passes Lakewood golfers in CAAC Division 3 CHRIS MADE AN EDUCATED DECISION *175 TK-Hastings’ Kyleigh Sheldon spins high in the air dunng one of her dives Exceeding Expectations Erc Deboer GMIZ DonGenfr Bene Sgns Chnj SMfrxr J Amy tan sport PER MONTH is a Fam,.y Tradition lAUSttOUC Mcr 4 J -T* • 8th Grade The eighth grade Hastings Saxon football team evened its recorded with a convincing 28-0 victory over the Wayland Wildcats Saturday. The Saxons turned in a strong performance on defense, with severa' big plays from the entire defensive unit, lead by Luke Hubbell's nine tacides. Robert Endsley added seven tackles, three of w hich went for a loss, and Mart Schild had si’ tackles. Other Saxons with solid play or ’he defensive side of the ball were. Jake Stockham and Adam Johns recording four tackles and one fumble recovery each. On offense the Saxons put together a strong ground game, ninning the ball and keeping the Wildcats off balance while controling the clock Hubbell scored touchdowns on a 5-yard run in the first quarter and a I -yard plung in the third. Stockham lead the team in rushing with 129 yards, including a 56 } ard run and a 12-yard touchdown run. Mike Purchase added a 39 -ard TD scamper and 73 yards rushing Also having a big game for the Saxons were Troy Dailey w ith 58 yards rush­ ing and four tackles on defense. Jake Bailey with three tackles and also play­ ing on the offensive line. Gabe Sutherland and Matt Cathcart were outstanding play ers on both offense and defense. The eighth rade Saxons travel to Grand Rapids this week to play the West Michigan Patriots. 3rd & 4th Grade On Saturday the Hastings third and fourth gnuk* team took a 25-0 win against Pennfield. leading the rushing game for the Saxons was Ben Schilz. Schilz had a fan tastic game on Saturday, scoring all four touchdowns for the Saxons, rushing for 105 yards, and returning an interception 70 yards for a touchdown. Brody Madden scored the extra point for the Saxons on a quarterback keep. The Saxons had a great day on defense. Keegan Harvath picked off two interceptions for the day. The team also had four fumble recoveries, picked up by Jason Slaughter. Ben Herbstreiih. Paul Pelfrey and Austin Beardsley. Nathan Pcwoski and Dakota Rose ca.?h grabbed a quarterback sack for the day. Leading the Saxon defense in tackles were Slaughter. Pewoski and Mitchell Gee with five each. Herbstreiih. Madden and Travis Hoffman each picked up thice tackles. 5th & 6lh Grade learn 3 The Hastings team won a close defenseive battle against Marshall. 6-0 Saturday. The Saxon team came together and battled the whole game The turning point came when Calvin Case recovered a Marshall fumble late in the fourth quarter. The Saxons took over and scored then held Marshall on its final pos­ session. The Hastings offense was led by Tyler Williams. Alex Nichols. Alex Roy. Alex Pohl. Mickey Pelfrey, and Greg Case. The Hastings defense was led by Case. Jacob Nesbitt. Jacksop Hasty. Tim Steele. David Bom. and Nick Harmer � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-10-06.pdf 8efcc6e067b399ebc0b5f8f7f0f8570c PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY ' 121 S CHURCH SI MLWiMimAUH ........................... Delton homecoming courts announced COA funding cut protest unbecoming Lakewood girls tennis wins conference title See Story on Page 3 See Editorial on Page 5 See Story on Page 19 The Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HastingsBanner Thursday, October 6. 2005 VOLUME 152. No. 40 NEWS BRIEFS Progressive Dems will meet Oct. 12 The local chapter of the Progressive Democrats of West Michigan will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Oct 12, at the Tbomapple Township Hall. 200 E. Main St. Middleville. The evening's program will be the reading of the by-laws for any changes, additions and/or deletions which shall then be submitted for approval and ratifi­ cation at the annual meeting in November. All people interested in meeting like­ minded people who working together to create public policies that support human rights, economic equality and social and e.ivironmen.al justice are wel­ come. First Friday focus on emergencies TWa next First Friday forum at noon CcL 7 will be a presentation on the status of Barry County's emergency prepared­ ness. Barry County Emergency Management Director Jim Yarger and County Sheriff Dar Leaf will be on hand at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings to talk about what kind of disaster would be the most likely here, what plans are in place and how response would be han­ dled. The idea for the topic of the forums came in die wake of the hurricane disas­ ters recently in the Gulf Coast, Hurricane Katrina in August and Hurricane Rita last week. Because there was much public criticism over local, state and federal response to Katrina's aftermath and flooding in New Orleans. Yarger and Leaf will discuss what kinds of things might happen in Barry County if there was a natural or man-made emergency. The First Friday scries, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, has been held on the first Friday of each month since August 1989. when it was launched by James and Bea Pino. County master plan changed after hearing by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously Friday to recommend the proposed master plan as amended to the Barry County Board of Commissioners. The County Board now will take up the issue at its next regularly scheduled meeting al 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. Oct. 11. on the fourth floor of the Barry County courthouse. The special meeting last Friday afternoon was scheduled after a public hearing Monday. Sept. 28. during which a majority of about 100 members of the audience expressed opposition to the plan as presented. Much of the opposition centered around the designa­ tion of much of eastern Barry County as agri­ cultural. a move many fanners in the area said would infringe on their property rights. During Friday's special meeting, the com­ mission approved a motion to amend the pro­ posed master, according to a recommenda­ tion made in a letter from 5th District County Commissioner and Planning Commissioner Mike Callton. Callton recommended striking the first line of the last paragraph on page 148 of the mas­ ter plan which read. "While single-family residential development may he appropriate in limited portions ot the area, subdivisions and condominium developments would undermine the overall intent of the area, and would not be permitted.” Before submitting his letter to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Callton talked with a couple of other County Board members, some members of his agricultural constituen­ cy. a member of the agricultural preservation board and other members of the planning and zoning board. Earlier in the week Callton said that he felt that small change to the master plan was all that would be necessary to make it equitable for all areas of the county and get it approved in timely manner. "Some people are saying that the outlook for the master plan is dismal, that it won’t pass” he said. “Conversely. I think the ends of the circle are starting to come together. There is light at the end of the tunnel and I think there is an opportunity that we can find See PLAN, page 15 Hastings High School Homecoming 2005 Court members include (front, from left) Krystal Pond. Natalie Pennington. Alexis Baker. Kristi lotger. Rene Winegar, (back from left) Ashtin King. Adam Sheldon. Scott Coleman. Brad Mead and Jackson Hoke The king and queen will be crowned during half-time of the Friday night Hastinps football game against Byron Center aW» . — .an Hastings’ homecoming is Friday night Hastings will celebrate homecoming this Friday with a tailgate, parade and football game. The Hastings High School football game begins at 7 p.m. against Byron Center. This year's homecoming theme is "Road Trip.” Throughout the week students partici­ pated in special activities such as college day. pajama day. Hawaiian day. country western day. and blue and yellow day. There will be tailgating in the hack parking lot of the high school Friday, beginning at 4:30 p.m. The floats and the formation of the band will be on display for the community to see during the tailgate. Felpausch will be selling hot dogs, cider and chips during the tailgate. The parade will begin at 6 p.m.. starting Murder mystery planned for teens "A woman has been found dead in the meeting of the Beech Tree Public Library. No immediate cause of death was evident. “The woman has been identified as See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 from the back parking lot of the high school and then travel or the route: east on South Street to north on Church Street to we. I on Clinton Street to the end of the route, which is located at the comer of Clinton Street ano Young Street. Serving as grand marshals for this year's homecoming are Steve and Mary Youngs. “We’re very surprised (being selected as grand marshals).” Mary said. “We really feel it’s quite an honor.” Steve Youngs was bom in Hastings in 1948. Upon graduation from high school he attended Michigan State University, where he earned his bachelor's degree with a major in elementary education. Mary Youngs was bom in Warren. Ohio, in 1949. Upon gradua­ tion from high school she attended Mangrove University in Detroit, where she earned her bachelor's degree with a major in speech pathology The Youngs married in 1972 after meeting as teachers at the Ella Fitzgerald Elementary Schoo! in Detroit. In 1975. they moved back to Hastings where Steve began his career in Hastings as a juvenile probation officer, while Mary accepted a job as a speech pathologist for the Hastings Area School System. In 1983. Steve ixgan Working as the prin­ cipal at St. Rose Elementary School in Hastings, where he remained for 2(» years. Steve now teaches as an adj uric’ professor at Kellogg Community College and is coordina­ tor of the Community Music School program. After a few years of working as a speech See HOMECOMING, page 14 Gubernatorial candidate DeVos makes whistle stop in Hastings Diabetes sessions slated this month Pennock Hospital will have a series of free community programs on diabetes in the Conference Center three consecutive Thursdays from 7 to 8 p.m. The first program, scheduled for Oct 6, will feature Dr. David Parker, internist, presenting a program on "Preventing Diabetes Complications." Dr. David Mansky, podiatrist, will speak Oct. 13, on "Taking Care of the Diabetic Foot." The kst presentation this month will be held on Oct. 20 with Cari Briley, reg­ istered dietitian. She will present a pro­ gram on "What Can I Eat? Meal Planning with Diabetes." All are invited to attend. No registra­ tion is required. For additional informa­ tion. call 269-945-345 1, extension 415. PRICE 50C GOP gubernatorial candidate Dick DeVos talks with local attorney David Tripp (left) inside the historic Barry County courthouse. by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Republican gubernatorial candidate Dick DeVos made a brief, low-key visit to Hastings last Thursday afternoon and spoke with and to about a dozen people, mostly county Republicans. Though the Michigan gubernatorial elec­ tion will not take place until November 2006 and the primary won’t be held until next August. DeVos is regarded by most political mavens as the front-runners among Republicans who will challenge Democratic incumbent Gov. Jennifer Granholm. In responding to a comment from a mem ber of the group about the polarization of political discourse over what are core values, he said, "If we understand our true core val­ ues. we can engage with people with other values. Lots of stuff can be negotiated outside­ core values." He added. "Discerning that part takes thought and is hard work.. We don't take me time to do it." Asked about the state budget. DeVivs com­ mented. "The governor hasn't called to ask me for my advice. It’s up to the governor to work it out." He also said that he had been impressed with the Michigan House of Representatives Republican leadership, espe­ cially Speaker Craig DeRoche. "I have visited over 60 cities and have experienced communities in a new way. Now I think in terms of how to fix them — a dif­ ferent perspective." he said during remarks addressed io the group in the community meeting nx>m of thcCourts and Law building He stressed the diversity of the '.tate. The Upper Peninsula is timber, not cars. Detroit is the poorest urban area with the highest unem- See DEVOS, page 15 Default hearing for city planned for next Monday The City of Hastings will face a default hearing Monday afternoon for its failure to respond in a specified time in its defense against eight local residents' lawsuit. The hearing in Barry County Circuit Court will begin at 1 p.m. The city failed to respond w ithin the allot­ ted time against the complaint filed Aug. 19 regarding an ordinance establishing the Court Street Planned Unit Development District (PUD). The city is represented by City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes and Robert Buchanan, both of Law. Weathers & Richardson of Grand Rapids. Buchanan previously said the default matter was a “non-issue" and that the city had responded. Bradley K. Morton, the attorney represent­ ing the eight residents in the PUD suit, entered the default request. The default entered in Circuit Court for failure to appear plead, or otherwise defend the city against the second amended com­ plaint that states the eight local residents believe their civil and property rights have been violated by the creation of the PUD dis­ trict. A second complaint was filed in August and a settlement ci nfercnce has been set for 1:30 p.m. Nov. 10 in the case referred to as Barlow vs. the City of Hastings The law suit w as originally filed last March by eight local residents, led by Gordon Barlow �Page 2 - Thursday, October 6. 2005 - The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page librarian Melinda Carey, who was in the meeting room preparing to meet with a committee organizing a 'Battle of the Bands,' which the library was sponsoring in the parking lot. No witnesses to Ms. Carey’s death have been identified at this point. The police are investigating the crime." Can the "Battle of the Bends" go on without the music librarian? Teens will have the opportunity to solve the mystery. Suspects will be revealed and clues will be given. Area teens are invited to ome help solve the mystery of “Rock ‘n Roll Over Dead." This fun event will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14. at the Hastings Public Library. It’s sponsored by the Teen Advisory Board and is open to anyone in grades 6-12. Prizes, food and fun will be made available. Registration is encouraged. Call the library to register or for more information at 945-4263 Habitat dinner set for Friday Barry County Habitat for Humanity once again will serve its Swiss steak and chicken dinner from 4 io 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, at the First United Methodist Church, located on Green Street in Hastings. The meal is available for a donation and proceeds will help build housing for county residents in need of a decent home. In addition to the meats, the menu includes mashed potatoes, gravy, a veg­ etable, salad, homemade desserts and bev­ erages. Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical Christian housing ministry. Volunteers work in partnership with low income families to build simple, decent homes that arc sold at cost and without interest to the families. Payments received from Habitat homeowners are recycled to build more bouses. For more information about Habitat, please call 269-948-9939 Those who would like to make a taxdeductih’c donation to Habitat and can't attend the upcoming dinner, may send a check to Barry County Habitat for Humanity. P.O. Box 234*. Hastings. Mich. WOW. tlWI'UI I Folk Fest slated at Charlton Park The Barry County Chamber of Commerce will have a Folk Festival, Road Rally & Show Saturday. Oct. 8. on the grounds of Charlton Park in Hastings. The car. truck, and motorcycle show starts at 10 a.m. with participation in the rally and show at a cost of $10 per entry. General admission for events is $5 per adult. $3 for children 5 to 12; and kids under five are free. A road rally offers a 60 to 80 mile mapped tour of Barry County. The first vehicle out will be at 10 a.m. and the hst will leave at noon. A drawing fee a $500 cash grand prize is set for 4:30 p.m. At the park, participants travel back in time and experience life in Victorian America, including kids games, demonstra­ tions, tours of the village, hay rides, enter­ tainment, crafts, food, petting zoo, black­ smith demonstration, candle dipping. Native American tour, and com husk doll making. For more information please call the Barry County Chamber of Commerce at (269) 945-2454. Trees honor babies bom at Pennock All babies bom at Pennock Hospital since January 2005 are eligible to receive a free oak seedling as part of the Trees for Life program. Families may pick up their trees at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 8. Parents should bring certificate found in the "baby bag" they received at Pennock Hospital. If they arc unable to pick up their tree Oct. 8, they can pick it up the follow­ ing Monday tlirough Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. If families live in an apartment or do not have an area where they can plant the tree, they may choose to have their oak tree planted on Pierce Cedar Creek Institute property by calling Michelle Skedgell. executive director, at (269) 721-4470. Two anonymous donors started the pro­ gram with the belief that as the child grows, his or her environment will be enriched by the beauty, shade and value of a splendid oak tree. Skedgell said. “We are very excited that Pennock Health Services is a partner with us on this project. With approximately 400 births a year, we can help create a forest." Tree ID hikes set Oct. 8,13 An informative hike to learn to identify trees in their fall grandeur will be offered twice next month at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. Reservations are required for the hikes, offered at 10 a.m. Saturday. Oct. 8. and then again on Thursday, Oct. 13, at 5:30 p.m. This slow-paced hike can be ideal for those who want to brush up on their tree identification skills or for beginners who want to learn new identification skills. Hikes last about an hour and a half to two hours. This also is a great opportunity for Hastings Middle School students to learn trees for their leaf collection projects. Participants may want m consider bring­ ing a notebook or journal v> take notes and a bag to collect leaf samples. For additional convenience, the institute 15 offering the same hike at two different times and dates. The cost for members is $3 per person or $6 for families. The non-member cost is $5 per person or $10 for families (immediate family members only please). For more information, call the institute at 269-72MI90. ‘Cider Time’fests continue Oct. 8,9 Historic Bowens Mills will have its sec­ ond of this fall’s "h’s Cider Time Festival" series die weekend of Oct 8 and 9 with a Civil War re-cnactmcnt and encampment. There will be a battle re-enactment at 3 p.m. Saturday, with a full schedule of spe­ cial events, including artillery demonstra­ tions both days. Special displays will include a variety of Civil War exhibits. The “It’s Cider Time" festivals are held from noon to 5 p.m. on four consecutive Saturdays and Sundays between the last weekend in September and Oct. 16. The last program in this fall’s “It’s Cider Time" series is scehduled for Oct 15 and 16 with a Living History, Quilt & Art Show weekend. Quilt displays will be in The country, fair experience. There will be a la>g& encampment of Timeline Living History that will include trapping era, colonial era. Civil War Era and more. There will be antique tractors, farm machinery and engines by invitation only. A barnyard horse pull will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday. The festival gate fee for adults is $5, chil­ dren 5 to 11 years old is $2. For more information, call 269-795-7530 or visit www.BowensMills.com Annual art auction slated for Nov. 5 The Thomapple Arts Council will have its 11 th annual art auction Friday. Nov. 5, at the Middle Villa Inn. The event serves as the Arts Council’s major fund-raising benefit of the year to support the arts and youth in the local com­ munity. An artist's reception and preview of the art auction will be held 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27. at the Arts Hatchery Building in Fish Hatchery Park. For more information, call 945-2002. North Country Trail group meets The monthly meeting of the Chief Noonday Chapter of the North Country Trail Association will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Oct. 12, at the Barry Township Hall, 155 E. Orchard St. in Delton. Everyone is welcome to artend. The North Country Trail is a premier footpath that runs from New York to North Dakota. Its most extensive section is through Michigan, including local towns : and areas such as Marshall. Battle Creek, ■ Fort Custer. Augusta, Yankee Springs and more. For more information about the meeting or about the Chief Noonday Chapter of the North Country Trail Association, visit http://www.northcountrytrail.org/cnd/ or call Tom Garnett at 269-382-2561. Bernard Society to meet Monday The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. Oct. 10, at the Delton Kciiogg Middle School library in Delton. The public is welcome. The focus of the program will be soap­ making, featuring Zandra Belson of Soapmaker’s Cottage. The Society's Board meets at 6:15 that same evening. Putting the U.S. on the map Central Elementary fourth-graders in the classrooms of Marianne Seidl and Amy Oster show off the newly painted map of the United States. The map was competed by the PTO. teachers and friends of Central Elementary. Those instrumental in painting the map indude Tammie Cousineau. Cheryl Brown. Liz Lenz. Shelly Hart. Kristin Laubaugh, Laune Trudgen. Judy Kensington and Amy Collins. Dry weather actually helps area com, bean harvest by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Area farmers have been working overtime this fall getting their beans and com harvest­ ed. Because of dry weather last spring, fanners were able to plant com a little earlier, and the dry weather in August allowed for both crops to be ready for harvest at the same time. Ross Thomas from Woodbury Grains said some elevators are finding storage space a lit­ tle short. Some still have the 2004 crop in storage, waiting for a better price. Farmers have reported yields of 40 to 50 bushels an acre for beans and 140 to 150 bushels an acre for com. Chad Apsey said he farms with his father. Allen Apsey, and his uncle, Gary Apsey, and they were getting 170 to 175 bushels an acre. One field had 200 bushels an acre. Some of this year’s com crop has been damaged by root worm and com borer. The com borer attacks the stalk and sucks out the moisture. The weight of the ear of com can cause the stalk to break. Farmers have been trying to get the harvesting done before the com ends up on the ground. There are always some deer that nibble the com. Apsey said be doesn't mind. In fact, he went with his bow to hunt the white-tailed deer before he combined the field on his green John Deere. Tim Marlin, grain manager at Caledonia Elevator, said the harvest is two weeks early. The beans arc 75 percent done and com is 20 percent done. “The quality is good. It may have been a dry summer, but we had timely rains when we needed them. It rained at just the right time." The dry weather has been helpful to area farmers because they won't have to pay for drying the beans and com. Last week. Woodbury Grains was paying $1.51 for com and $5.23 for beans. Caledonia was paying $1.64 for com and $5.26 for beans. Both were paying $2.89 for wheat. The beans and com get sent by truck and rail and end up as livestock feed for hogs, dairy, cattle and chicken. Some is used for cooking Oi’s for people. Next August, area com will be used to create ethanol at the Superior Com plant in Woodbury, in the northeastern comer of Barry County. Hastings area homes needed for home tour The Hastings Holiday Home Tour is a favorite pre-Christmas event in the area, and this year all proceeds will once again benefit the Barry County affiliate of Habitat for Humanity as it did last year. Holiday Home Tour Chairwoman Dorothy Conklin is looking for six to eight Hastings area homes to be part of this year’s event, which will be held from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 3. Homes can be new. old. condos or histori­ cal, she said. “Any home would be welcome." Homes on the torn will need to have holi­ day decorations (a little or a lot) in place for the event. “If your home has been on the home tour in the past, you are welcome to have it on again." Conklin said. Homes need to be signed up for the tour by Oct. 25 so maps, tickets and publicity can be prepared by mid-November. she said. “Help us out this year with your home, and help support Habitat. You'll be so glad you did." Habitat builds homes in partnership with low income families who need decent hous­ ing. Habitat sells the homes to families or individuals who qualify, at cost and without interest. House payments arc used to help build more Habitat homes. Call Dorothy Conklin at 948-2113 (home) or 948-4205 (work) with questions or to sign­ up. Jeff Mackenzie finishes combining a soybean field on Velte Road in Woodland Township. The beans and com are both ready to harvest abot«t two weeks earlier than normal. (Photo by Helen Mudry) ‘The End of Suburbia’ film to be presented in Wayland The documentary movie “The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream” will make its West Michigan premiere at the Wayland Union High School auditorium for one showing only at 7 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 13. This is a free viewing. “The End of Suburbia" focuses on the his­ tory and future of oil and gasoline in the United States. The suburbs have long been an American dream: country living with the con­ veniences of the city. People drive ten. twen­ ty, or more minutes to work and live miles from the nearest store. The film details how this era is coming to a close, featuring interviews with several of people who are leading the campaign to edu­ cate the public about the issue of oil depic­ tion. The keynote speaker. Richard Heinberg. author of '"Party’s Over" and “Powerdown." Also interviewed were James Kunstlcr. author of “The Long Emergency.” Matthew Simmons, former advisor on Vice President Dick Cheney’s energy task force, and Michael Ruppert, editor of the “From the Wilderness web site. The film highlights the unreported story about oil depletion and the impact on the sub­ urbs. Discussion on the impact to Way land's local economy, housing prices, arxl unem­ ployment will immediately follow the free viewing. The premiere is organized by Aaron Wissner of Middleville, who will also lead the followup discussion. Wissner. a teacher for Wayland Union Schools, and his wife. Kimberly Sager, traveled Sept. 25 to Yellow Springs. Ohio, to participate in the “U.S. Conference for Peak Oil and Community Solutions." In attendance were more than 450 people from across the nation and Canada. The film “The End of Suburbia" was the talk of the conference. “Something is going on, and no one is telling us about it," says Wissner. “After over a decade of level gasoline prices, suddenly, over the past two years, prices have doubled. The most likely situation is that global demand for oil is increasing, while global oil production is remaining stagnant, or possibly, decreasing. After the hurricanes this summer. "A new group called Progressive Democrats of America is organizing at the grassroots to put the kick back in the Democratic donkey. About time." — Author Jim Hightower In Minuteman Media it became clear that U.S. oil demand can quickly exceed supply. “Unfortunately, the only way to decrease demand seems to be by increasing the prices. That's why we're seeing three dollars or more at the pump. Four and five dollars are not far off. The president has already mentioned sev­ eral times that the U.S. must decrease demand. Last winter, the U.S. nearly ran out of home heating oil. Now the president is warning us to prepare for a steep rise in heat­ ing oil costs. This could be a very cold winter for many peopic. People in Wayland will real­ ly feel the pinch in the pocketbook, and this is just the tip of the iceberg." For more information on the film, visit: http://www.cndofsuburbia.com/ Wissner has taught for 14 years in Michigan public schools. He has taught stu­ dents from Wayland for more than a decade. He became aware of the issue of oil depiction after doing Internet research to determine the ultimate cause of the rising gasoline prices. Since then, he has spent hundreds of hours researching the issue and is now leading a campaign to educate the Wayland community about potential solutions. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday October 6. Z005 - Page 3 Individual 'k/ng' Reynolds agrees to play for host library Quartet Teams urged to declare intentions in music trivia contest Oct. 15 J-Ad Graphics News Service Three new wrinkles or changes have been added to the music oldies trivia party "Name That Tune for the Library" planned for Saturday evening. Oct. 15. at the Hastings Country Club. Plans for the fund-raising contest have 9554 and declare their intentions. Felpausch. which is donating food for the evening, wants an idea of how many people will be on hand. Though these early indications arc being requested, last-minute entries still will be accepted at the door on the evening of the contest. Unofficial Barry County Music Trivia “King" Bnan Reynolds pokes a playful jab at Susan Smith of the Hastings Public Library. Reynolds will be defending his "crown" Saturday evening. Oct. 15, in the music trivia contest fund-raiser. been proceeding apace, but a few details still need to be worked out. All proceeds from the party will go to the Hastings Public Library’s new building, and the anonymous donor's 4to-1 funding match still applies for this one event only. The three new wrinkles: • Those who plan to form teams to chal­ lenge the library’s foursome arc asked to call the library with that information at 945-4263 or David T. Young at J-Ad Graphics at 945- Local flu clinics to start Oct. 10 Ru <iuucs will be held weekly every 9 a-m. lo 4 p.m. at the BanyEmdMBtttiletiHealth Department to Hatongs starting Oct. 10. The clinics also will be held every Tuesday, starting Oct. 11, at the District Health Department location in Charlotte. To ensure that people who arc at highest risk of complications from influenza have access to vaccine, the Center for Disease Control recommends that certain priority groups receive the flu shot prior to Oct. 24. Starting on that date, all be eligible for vacci­ nation. The following arc the priority groups who should receive the flu shot before Oct. 24: • All children aged 6 to 23 months • Adults ages 65 years and older • Persons ages 2 to 64 years with underly­ ing chronic health conditions • Pregnant women • Residents of nursing homes and long­ term care facilities • Health-care workers involved in direct patient care • Household contacts and out-of-homc caregivers of children age 6 months and • Hurricane Kalrina evacuees. The price for vaccine; Flu. $25; pneumo­ nia. $30; tetanus, $20. Those who show up for their shots should wear clothing where there is easy access to their arms. Insurance accepted includes Medicare B. Medicaid. Medicaid HMO. PHP Commercial and Priofity Health (authorization required). For other insurances please see your provider. Information needed will include team name, the players and the designated captain. Foursomes who want to take on the library quartet will be asked to sign in and declare .hey arc "players" at the start of the evening, to give each of their teams a special and col­ orful name, come dressed in weird outfits if they like and designate a captain, who will be the only team member who can answer ques­ tions during the contest. Five teams already have identified them­ selves and there are rumors of many more. JAd Graphics Vice President Fred Jacobs says he has assembled a formidable squad that includes a "ringer." The team has been dubbed “St. Rosie and the Originals." Another unit has been referred to as "Luke Warfel and the Hoochie Mamas." There’s even one group from Middleville with a cor­ porate sponsor. Chemical Bank West. • Unofficial Barry County Music TYivia Champion Brian Reynolds, perhaps better known as the county surveyor, has been recruited and he has graciously consented to join the official library quartet that will be taking on all challengers. Reynolds originally was charged with being the technician during the team competi­ tion portion of the party. However. Hastings Public Library Administrator Barbara Schondelmayer said plans for her group ran into some bad luck when Dr. Jim Atkinson and his wife indicated they have to be out of town (hat night and musician Ed Englerth reported he and his band have a gig the evening of Oct. 15. The library team now will include Schondelmayer. Pat Krcatovich’s bother from Hopkins (a reported ringer), Reynolds and a player to be named later. This gang of four will be required to take on all other quartets of challengers who want to take them on during the evening. • The "foul ball” rule will have to be scrapped in the team contests. Il is becoming apparent there arc plenty of challenging teams forming, ready to rock *n roll, so organizers believe the first of the two units doing battle to miss three questions will have to have its “side retired," to quote baseball lingo. The library unit will remain on stage for the entire team competition portion of the evening, regardless of whether it wins or loses. The "Rockin’ and Readin’” foursome will continue to face different challenging Delton underclass homecoming court named The Delton Kellogg Homecoming Court underclassmen representatives are (from left) Alex Latta. Kristen Marble. Chris Link, Alisha Watson. Mandy Dye and Martell Epperson teams until all of them have had a shot at glorj Those able to defeat the library will win cheap trophies and have their pictures taken for publication in the Banner. Such winning outfits also will win the right to select one of their own to challenge Reynolds for the Barry County Music Trivia individual champi­ onship award at the end of the evening. Reynolds won this unofficial honor by taking first place in two similar music trivia contests last year. Those who arc part of a team in the com­ petition will be charged $25 per player, or $100 per team. Those who choose simply to watch and heckle will be asked to pay $10 each. However, audience members will be asked not to vocalize answers while the teams arc deliberating their answers. As reported earlier. Felpausch is donating food, the Hastings County Club will have a cash bar and J-Ad Graphics is the other co­ sponsor. Players and watchers arc asked to come to the party between 5:30 and 6 p.m. to register and pay. Plans call for the team contest to get under way at about 6:30 or 6:45. The challenging team’s four members (three is acceptable) will be seated at a table on the left, the library unit will seated at the right Young will portray Alex Trcbec for the evening as emcee and questioner. Linda Boyce has agreed to be the Vanna White char­ acter. Michael Gormley has been drafted to be the sound technician, replacing Reynolds. Each team will be given information about the year and the artist and an excerpt from the song, roughly between 18 and 35 seconds, will be played. Teams may request only one repeat of the excerpt. Then only the captain may give the team’s answer. If the team’s response is incorrect, mem­ bers of the audience will be invited to answer. Whoever is selected and gives the correct answer will receive a complimentary Little Debbie oatmeal pie. The first team lo miss on three answers will be declared the loser of the contest. The chal­ lenging unit will then be replaced by another. It will not be necessary to have four mem­ bers per team. Twosomes and threesomes also will be welcome. Those teams able lo defeat the library quar­ tet will be able to choose one member of their group then to take on Reynolds in a "Texas Death Match” for the individual music trivia championship of Barry County. In that -con­ test. each contesU.m will participate in a dou­ ble-elimination roUtid' A second miss will result in being retired for the evening and the champion will be the last man or woman standing. The oldies trivia party will feature music from the 1950s. ’60s and ’70s. Specifically, it will cover 1955, the beginning of rock 'n roll, through 1979, the end of the disco era. There will be no songs from the 1980s or 1990s or from the new millennium. “This party is for people who want to listen to some old rock ‘n roll music, reminisce, see if they can guess the names of the songs and just have fun for one evening." Young said. "I think it’ll be a real hoot." Though the campaign for a new library was successful in meeting its $500,000 fund-rais­ ing goal, the money collected by the party will be used to handle any increased costs that may be caused by effects from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. "The cost of materials probably will be more than what we had been budgeting for." said Library Administrator Barbara Schondelmayer. "With fuel prices going up. I don’t have a clear idea how much more it’s going to cost to get materials m build a new library." Advocates of the new library were chal­ lenged by an anonymous donor io raise $500,000 by Aug. 31 in order to gam a 4-to-1 match. The library campaign collected about $518,000. with an amazing $46,000 coming in on the last day alone. The donor has agreed to the match for this one last fund-raiser, even though it’s after the deadline. The extra money will be used to absorb increased transportation costs in the wake of Katrina and to fund a few items that had to be eliminated from the original plans because of a need for a "barc-bone” budget. Schondelmayer said the library hopes to buy a little more technology, including com­ puters and audio-visual equipment, lo have a decent collection of opening day books next year when the new facility opens. “We'll start with some new books and tapes, but perhaps not as many as had hoped." she said. The new library was deemed necessary because the old facility across the street from ihc courthouse is aging and too small to han­ dle growing population and growing pro­ grams. particularly for children. The new building, billed as a very green environmental facility, will be located next to City Hall near the comer of Apple and Michigan Avenue. Charles and Carol Collins will be guest speakers at the next meeting of the Barry County Historical Society Thursday evening, Oct. 20. Barry County Historical Society to hear stories told by veterans Speaking at this month’s meeting of the Barry County Historical Society will be Charles Collins, who. alo.ig with wife Carol, has conducted nearly 200 interviews with vet­ erans of past wars. The Collinses will be sharing some of those stories by way of a video presentation with the group on at 7 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 20. at the Hastings Elks Club. Collins has been making almost weekly visits to the Grand Rapids Veterans’ Home, and has made several trips to Alma to the Masonic Home, which accommodates many veterans there. His work has been shown on Hastings and Grand Rapids television, and his live presentations in Grand Rapids' Gerald R. Ford Museum and elsewhere have played to nearly full houses. "While physical limitations prevented Collins from active military service, he believes strongly that these stories of veterans need to be told, and he is deeply involved with this project." said Historical Society member Harland Nye. Quite possibly the last living veteran of World War 1 was recently interred in Arlington National Cemetery, having died at ’he age of 111 ’ What stories he could have toM about "Black Jack" Pershing, stories that now may never be heard. Most living veterans of World War II arc now in then- 80s. and unless projects, such as the Society's Wnrl War II Veterans' Book, or Collins' video projects arc carried out. thou­ sands more stories wili go untold. The meeting, as usual, is open to the pub­ lic. The Society also will be involved with the Harvest Fest on Saturday. Oct. 15. on the streets in downtown Hastings. There will be old tractors on display, face painting, and a duck game for children, a bake sale, dulcimer music; and live music for street dance, with square dancing from 2 until 4 p.m. Raffle tickets will be available for "Jesse" the handcarved goose, along with other $50 and $25 prizes. Delton homecoming senior court announced The Delton Kellogg homecoming court senior representatives for 2005 are (from left) Brandon Butzirus, Katie Humphrey, Jon Osborne. Alex Colbert, Brandon Alman, Katie Smoczynski. Katelin Hammond and Mike Johnson. The homecoming football game will be on Friday starting at 7 p.m., with the parade starting at 5 p.m. �Page 4 - Thursday. October 6. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Some explanations from a Baltimore Township trustee Absolute power corrupts absolutely To the editor: Tom DeLay's indictment la.:t week cap­ tures the essence of politics. Whi.c he may be found innocent of the charges of funneling corporate money to Texas politicos, it is obvi­ ous that this man. swept into power in the 1994 election giving the heave-ho to the Democratic majority in the House of Representatives, ultimately has become what he beheld. Lord Acton's words. "Power tends to cor­ rupt. Absolute power corrupts absolutely" ring a» true today as they did in the 19th cen­ tury when they were written. Republican hacks in the government and on all the right-wing radio. TV and newspa­ pers (’’liberal media, my fool!”) fall over each other defending DeLay while they know nothing about the investigation. So what do they do? They fall back on the Republican time-honored tradition of attack­ ing the messenger. Ronnie Earle prosecuted Democrats and Republicans alike throughout his 20-plus years as a prosecuting attorney in Texas, either al the county or state level. Now. according to DeLay. Earle is "a partisan fanat­ ic." Well, if anyone can recognize a partisan fanatic, it is Tom DeLay. He looks at one every morning in the mirror. The Democrats have targeted DeLay for many years as the Stalin of the house: quash­ ing dissent, eliminating opposition and using the power he has to create a House of Representatives which no longer voles its conscience. The Republicans in the House vole down party lines because if they don't, DeLay will slash funding for their re-election campaign. Yes. he does have that power. However. Democrats, in their continuing ineptitude and lack of any cojones, have failed to spotlight these bullying tactics because they are afraid of Republicanesque operations going back to the mid and late1990s. when President Clinton was under investigation for six years. If you think the lawmaking process is slow now... So what happened'.’ There were no ethics investigations in the House of Representatives between 1997 and 2004. Delay used this time to test the waters of his seemingly limitless power. And. while all the facts have yet to come to light, it is apparent that DeLay simply loves power and money and being House Majority Leader gives him access to both: It is no longer about repre­ senting people; it is about how much he can get for himself and his cronies while he still wields that power. Tick-tock. tick-tock... This country threw out the Democratic hold on the House of Representatives in 1994. Shortly upon swearing in. the new Republican congress signed the "Contract with America." promising vast reform within the first 100 days. Some parts of it were adopted, others were killed in the Senate, oth­ ers were negotiated with Clinton, others were vetoed by Clinton. All in all. the contact didn't exactly reform government. It simply created a chasm between the Republicans and Democrats. This divide, unfortunately, continues to widen, and in 12 short years, our House looks a lot like it did in 1994: a government domi­ nated by one political party. The difference is that now. corporations dominate our country's political process. Thomas Jefferson wrote, "a government of the people, by the people, for the people." But then. Thomas Jefferson belonged to the 18th century liberal propaganda machine. Today, our government is "of the people who can’t afford to buy their power, by the Halliburton* for the Enrons." Jefferson's ideals live today, but not in our leaders. They live in the minds of our children who. for the most part, have yet ’o be affected by the world around them. Once upon a time, wc were all idealists. Our country and the world could live in peace. We could feed the hungry. We could house the poor. We could heal the sick. Unfortunately, we started making a little money in our 20s. From that point on. we haven't looked back al those ideals. It is sad. Eric Anderson. Hastings Returning quilt is right thing to do To the editor: Over the years, the Barry County Fair has remained a favorite place for many of the local residents to display and share their per­ sonal treasures in exhibits at the Expo Center. My mother, Eileen Pierson, has taken great joy in sharing parts of her special collection of antiques, along with arts and crafts that she creates as gifts for those of us she loves and cares for. Most recently, she crafted a gift for her young great grandson that won a red ribbon in the open class exhibit. It was a twin-size pieced and hand-quilted quilt designed with a John Deere theme that only a gifted artist could envision as a loving, lasting heirloom for young Pierson. It was with great pride that Mom shared this with all those who enjoy viewing the exhibits at the fair. It's clear that on** person felt that Pierson's quill was meant foir their personal enjoyment ,h Imagine having to explain how you were able to procure a child's handcrafted John Deere quilt that was signed "Made by Great Grandma Pierson 2005" to all who admire it? Of course, the right thing to do is return the quilt so her great grandson can retain this cherished memory of his great grandma. Steve Pierson. Woodland To the editor: I would like to take this venue to express my feelings and explain my past voting record to the voters of Baltimore Township why I chose to represent them as I have in the past. There are 12 recall issues that Gerald Ypma. (the spokesman for the group going by the abbreviation BAG. who also happens to be the person our Township Clerk. Penolope Ypma. has chosen for her deputy clerk) has filed against me. one of the acting trustees for Baltimore Township • Has wasted taxpayers' money by voting to continue with a lawsuit with only a 5% chance of winning. We had a 50% chance of being heard. • Continually voles to overspend the town­ ship budget. It takes a vole of the board on all spending matter. Majority rules. • Represents himself and not the taxpayers. I have never voted against the majority of the taxpayers' who have come to me and voiced their wishes. I have always listen to what trouble the taxpayers were having. • He demonstrates a personal prejudice rather than the interest of the taxpayers regarding the Pierce lawsuit. • The majority of the taxpayers 1 have talked to were in favor of the lawsuit. The tax­ payers said they felt Pierce Cedar Creek Institute should pay taxes for the roads, police and fire protection that they use. • Displays a very negative attitude on most issues. If I don't understand something. I will ask a question. If 1 don't like the answer or some­ thing that is put in front of me without a chance lo review it. I will vole against it until 1 do have time to review it and make an informed decision to vote properly. • Doesn't prepare for meetings or pay close attention to the proceeding at board meetings I have to be prepared and pay close atten­ tion to the proceedings because of all the dis­ ruptions by certain members of the audience. • Works well only with his friends on the board, but not with other board members or the public. I work with all board members and 1 listen to all comments from the public. • Without board approval, went along with the supervisor and had the Road Commission mark two stately maple trees for removal. The Road Commission gave the supervisor a can of paint to mark the tree on the east side of the driveway only. I had nothing to do with the matter. The tree on the cast side of the driveway is a safety hazard with dead limbs that fall in the road. I feel this tree should be removed before someone gets seriously hurt. A fire means starting all over again To the editor: On Aug. 4. we lost our home to a fire. 1 had no insurance. 1 know that was stupid of me. I have two children, a daughter. II, and a son. 9. We lived in the Delton area. No one was hurt, we were all gone for the day. We did lose one of our family pets, our dog Jacko. but our cat was outside and OK. The fire inspector came Aug. 5, and said it started in the bathroom area, but she couldn't give a direct cause. She felt that because of the age of the house, it was probably the wiring. The fact that I didn’t have insurance left it up to me to dispose of the rubble or burned structure and its contents. That has been com­ pleted So now I am contacting everyone I can think of who might be able to give me sug­ gestions or comment or help on how I can pay to rebuild my home. My family and I are living with my sister and her husband. I did has e my other house paid off, so I was fortunate there. I am 41 years old. a single working mom. My children’s dad isn’t paying his fair share for child support arRThasn’t for years. So I am raising them on my own. I work <10 botfrt a wcek'at a greenhouse south of Battle Creek. They have been a great support to me through everything, especially after my car accident. Oct. 29. 2002, when I almost lost my foot off my leg, bruised my lungs and was off work for eight months. I don’t want this to sound like I feel sorry for myself, because I am proud of myself. After the accident. I could have filed for disability, but I have tried to make it the best on my own. The doctor had told me that I wouldn’t be able to stand for very long peri­ ods and my walking, wouldn’t be very good, but I went back to work. We sell wholesale and that involves a lot of walking in tight spots between flats, along with loading the truck. W I have worked there for 15 years. Besides my sister. I also have three broth­ ers. One has been helping me. one is out of state and the third doesn’t associate with us. 1 also have another sister who has been helping some. We lost our mom in June 1998 and our dad in January 2004. My whole family is closely knit, past and present Some people don’t believe in spirits, but my family does, and things unexplainable have happened to me. Now during the cleanup of our house we have had the spiritu­ al support of finding family treasures and heirlooms that should have been lost. 1 am just looking for a miracle to happen, to get my house rebuilt and paid for so I can move on with raising my two children. I have a dream home picked out. The materials will cost about $55,000 and that doesn’t ;.nclude labor or furniture. 1 am just not sure how 1 wih make it happen. 1 have already contacted Habitat for Humanity in my area. Even at that 1 am not sure how I would even be able to afford a house through them. 1 had jt si fin­ ished paying off my house just two years ago and my future was looking bright. Now J am right back at the beginning. Karen Jones. Hastings Let the terminal patient die Speedy drivers not appreciated To the editor: I have a terminal illness. I’ve always believed in assisted suicide. Unfortunately no doctor can perform such an act. I don't expect it of them. They worked too hard for their academic degrees, to go against the law. I fully and entirely blame the Pro-Lifers, churches and politicians who grab for votes, regardless of the consequences for society. The churches, beginning with the Catholic church and rest of churches that are good exam­ ples of what faith means to them - money. Their customers sign a year’s pledge on the amount of money to give church. You call that faith? The Catholic church encourages their cus­ tomers to have large families which adds to their coffers. They build expensive churches with money that instead should be used instead for money to the poor. Hell and damnation are their weapons, scaring the people to the church and religion. I just want it known how a terminal patient thinks and believes. As for Dr. Jack Kevorkian. 1 feel deeply sorry for him. as he is locked up in a small cubicle in prison. He was a very very compassionate man who the Pro-Lifers, churches and politicians are responsible for his incarceration. Dr. Kevorkian has been committed to doing good for others. I'm against living a hellish life. I’m more than willing lo die. They, Pro-Lifers and churches have given politicians that choice. As for me and those patients who think like me. my choice in dying is one of peace when in a terminal condition. Justine McLean Hastings To the editor: Since moving here to Hickory Comers. I enjoy reading the Banner paper which brings people up to date on whet is going on in the County and Township. But. it truly is appalling to read what "wc" the taxpayer and constituents have to go through with the peo­ ple we elected into office to serve us to the best of their ability, and once into office, for­ get where they came from. Also, as a taxpayer of Hickory Comers, it is shocking to see how many people speed in, out, and around and run the stop sign in Hickory Comers. As a taxpayer, I know some of my money is going for police service; I Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. certainly would like to sec more traffic con­ trol around Hickory Comers. There are a lot of people I have seen and followed in and out of Hickory Comers doing well over the post­ ed 35 mph limit. They speed because they know there arc no police around. It is also appalling to see the numerous trucks, suv’s, cars and school buses driving so fast on lane and a half wide gravel roads. They show little regard for the other vehicles coming towards them as they throw stones, gravel, and dust on the ocher vehicles, which cost people a lot of money. Stephen Dunkel. Hickory Comers Should school teach more arts? Many school districts are trying to prepare high school students for careers, college and the world of work. Cutbacks in arts fund­ ing and increased transportation costs have brought about limits to field trips for cultural events. Do you think schools should pre­ pare graduates to participate in the cultural life of the communi­ ty? This question was asked of students attending a Grand Valley Shakespeare Festival performance of "Hamlet." • Has never given the public any defense or reason for voting the way he did on these issues. No one has asked me about the way 1 voted on these issues. 1 would have been more than happy to tell them if they had asked. A reporter from the paper called me, asking for comments once regarding the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute issue, and at that time I didn’t feel commenting to the paper was in my best iriteren with the Issue of the proposed recall being threatened. • For months cast a dissenting vote on pay­ ing the township bills because he didn’t want to pay the assessor. Eight years ago when I came on the board the assessor wanted to be an employee instead of being under a contract. The assessor was asked if he could give a monthly report. He said he would and it went along OK for about 3 1/2years. Then the reports started dropping off. By the time we got a new supervisor, the reports had stopped altogether. I asked the new supervisor at that time what we were going to do. He tabled it to the end of his term. This is when 1 started to vote against paying the bills. When the assessor started giving a report again, I voted to pay the bills. • Attended a Road Commission meeting in January and never reported back lo the board until August. I went to the Road Conirmission meeting with the supervisor. I was under the under­ standing that the report should have been given by the supervisor. • As a result (of previous complaint), the township’s roads have been neglected. We have had four trips for road treatments (spraying of chloride on the dirt roads), where last year we had three. The roads have been graded and gravel has been put down where the County Road Commission deems neces­ sary. I hope this explains and answers some of the questions that the taxpayers in Baltimore Township have. 1 would like them to know that I am always available for any questions and or concerns they may have. It has been an honor to represent the people of our township and be the voice for the people. As a resident and taxpayer of Baltimore Township for 40 years. I have gotten to know and become friends with many of our resi­ dents. 1 appreciate the support of many of the residents. Jim Rhodes, Baltimore Township Trustee Property rights have down side To the editor, It seems to me that people writing to you in opposition to the county master plan because "property owners should be able to do what­ ever they warn with their property” are missing M leart two points. Pon.’ number one is that there already are restrictions on what owners can do. Zoning ordinances, setback requirements, fencing restrictions and other ivgulstfons all place restraints on what owr*?rs can do. Point two is that if I ecn do whatever I want with my property it obviously means that all of my neighbors can do she sune. That would mean that if my neighbor dec ides a small business would be a great additiot to the neighborhood, he can put in his disco bar if he wants to. If my rural neighbors can do whatever they want, they can sell their prop­ erty to a developer who is going to put in hijh rise apartments or a hog farm. Personally, I'm glad tlx: county is locating toward the future so development is thought out and doesn't just happen. If you look at existing restraints on property, most of them arc aimed at maintaining property values or insuring public safety. Are those bad goals? Dave KieCzmann, Hastings nw Hastinga Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County since 1856 Put*sr»oby Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 1 —I.— «----r- 4- -t- worm uacoos rrvuenc jmcocm Voe Pwertam Presderf Steven Jacoba Secretaryrtrtaauror • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Helen Mudry Patnda Johns Brett Bremer Fran Faverman Rachel Bickford. Middleville: Elena Gormley, Middleville Jared Lee, Hastings: Molly Slagel, Middleville: Dustin Voultter. Middleville: John Cross, Hastings: Sandra PonseQo KetyUoyd Marde Westover Heather Raed • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Qastfried ads accepted Monday torough Friday, 800 am to 530 p.m “I think that it is impor­ tant that high school stu­ dents get out and explore the world. Sometimes the best way to have cultural experiences is with a class and teacher.’’ “I think that it is the school's responsibility lo introduce music, theatre, art and other cultural experiences. These help students become whole persons and may spark a life-long interest.” “1 think this is the responsibility of parents to introduce their children to the cultural events that arc important to them.” “I think it is the school’s responsibility because this is another part of education and may be as important as learn­ ing to use the computer and develop work skills.” “I thick it is the school’s job. but 1 also think they should ask the kids for their ideas and interests before schedul­ ing field trips.” “I think that it is impor­ tant for schools to be involved because cultural events allow students to explore differences. It may also motivate stu­ dents to try something new.” Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription RatOK $30 par year n Barry County $32 par year r> a&nng counries $35 per year eteewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Poetage Pato at Hearings, Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 6. 2005 - Page 5 In My Opinion COA funding cut protest unbecoming The Barry County Commission on Aging and its close friends have committed a possible public relations blunder in the last cou­ ple of weeks by insisting on continuing to get a $15,000 annual contribution from the County Board of Commissioners. The COA has come before a County Board committee and the board as a whole to protest the prospect of the loss of $15,000 in revenue, all while it's taking in more than double the millage rev­ enue it used to receive. In case you haven't noticed, the COA has been on a roll lately. It wasn't long ago that the County Board agreed to purchase and renovate the old Peace Community Church building at the comer of North Broadway and West Woodlawn to create a new home for the agency. The old COA site on North Michigan Avenue indeed wasn't a good place for senior citizens to meet, so this new facili­ ty was seen as a big step forward for the program. Then in August 2004 came another positive development, this one financial. Because of some solid public relations work and strong and focused expressions of need, the COA was able to pass a half-mill request last year to replace the quarter of a mill in annu­ al taxpayer support. The result of that hard work was that the COA will get about $800,000 in public support for its programs in the year 2006, more than double what it was getting in the year 2004. My reaction is simple, with just four words: More power to them. Fair enough. If the voting citizens of this county are willing to pay more for services to our aging population, so be it However. COA officials’ and friends' reaction to the possibility they may be cut by $15,000 for the next fiscal year leaves me with a great deal of concern. To be sure, there is merit in the argument against the board cut­ ting back funding simply because an earmarked millage was approved. But when the earmarked millage means double the rev­ enue coming in. quibbling over a small cut seems petty. Even more troubling is the nasty old habit of framing the issue in terms of supporting the needy and elderly. COA advocates last week attempted to suggest the commissioners weren’t being sup­ portive of Barry County's senior citizens if they went ahead with the proposed cutback. Such an argument is unfair, especially when this board went to great lengths to secure a new home for the COA and didn't lift a finger to stop the drive for doubling the millage rate. Those with reasonably long memories know I opposed the County Board's purchase of the property at Broadway and Woodlawn and then moving two county agencies, the COA and health department, away from the heart of downtown Hastings. I still stand by that view, but now 1 find I must defend the board against what seems to be an ungrateful COA Board and its allies. 1 don't understand just what essential programs will have to be cut as a result of this reduction in support from the Board of - • Commissioners. And if an increase in revenue of $400,000 a year isn't enough to handle the agency's expenses, then someone needs to take a serious look at how it is spending its money in light of this fabulous windfall. It should surprise no one that some county services are begging for money in current hard economic times that may be in greater need of help than the COA. 1 think the Board of Commissioners should request a complete review of all programs with specific costs and benefit levels to area senior citizens. They need to examine just how many seniors the COA is impacting ami what the true post per senior really is. Only then will die board really be able top vote on whether they should continue to support the funding or not. With this information, the commissioners can make an intelli­ gent decision, not just based on emotions. Bowling alone ‘strikes' again Not long ago this newspaper had a front page story about the concept of “bowling alone." inspired by the book by Robert Putnam. At that lime there was a threat that the local American Legion was going to die slowly and painfully, the American Association of University Women chapter was disbanded. Bliss retirees had quit meeting and other community-minded groups were barely hanging on. The Legion thankfully has rebounded at a new locatio'.i on M-37 south of Hastings, but other fraternal and service organizations have disappeared from the local landscape. The latest casualty is the Hi-Nooners group that has been meet­ ing monthly for nearly 40 years for food, fun and fellowship at the First United Methodist Church. It is with great sadness we note the passing of community-spirited groups that have attempted to bring us together. It is also with great sadness wc continue to note the fragmentation of our modem American society, in which too many prefer to sit home and watch TV rather than get out into the com­ munity and make it a better place to live, work and play. Perhaps the only positive possible side effect of higher gasoline prices is that it may force people to travel less and spend more time and money where they live. Such a development would a step in the right direction in rebuilding the communities that have made this country great, but arc in danger of being lost in a sea of WalMarts. big box stores, malls and other wastelands. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J Ad Graphics To the editor: I am writing in reference to the Hastings City Council meeting Sept. 26, particularly with the segment concerning fencing We returned from Florida this spring to find a fence running adjacent to our back yard that was. in our opinion, unbecoming for a neighborhood fence. We tried to negotiate a solution with the neighbors, but when that failed, we went to the city for clarification. The original permit applied for was to erect a chain link fence, but instead, a rolled, sol­ dered wire fencing was used, which we feel is unacceptable for city neighborhoods. I found other wire fences in the city, some were erected with steel posts, as you might see in a barnyard or property line fence in the country. Some of these were sagging and some were rusty. 1 must take exception to City Manager Jeff Mansfield’s statement that chain link fence means different things to different people. I went to five retail suppliers of fencing, including Barry County Lumber, and asked wiiat they could show me in chain link fenc­ ing. Not one of them even suggested rolled wire fencing. As lo the finished side of the fence facing the neighbor, that makes good Take a six-foot high wooden privacy fence, the vertical wood panels are erected toward the neighbor so as to hide the posts, cross braces, and hardware that secures the fence. Take the same fence with wire fencing. Stretch that wire fencing on the neighbor’s side of the posts. Now. we as the neighbors, get to see the full height of the posts, cross braces, and staples that secure the fence The fence definitely looks better from the owner's aspect possible of ‘heir work and making a loyal friend in the process. Julia is an active member of the community, starting i p a yogurt business with her one cow. selling resh chicken and French fries in the evening to make a little extra money, weaving and tying beautiful rugs and scarves and taking care of three children in a much more manual and difficult world than ours. Julia's tasks fave been especially difficult since she lost her left leg in a bus accident five years ago. The disability has only slowed her down a little. I have seen her carrying her yearold child on her back almost everywhere, and sometimes buckets of water in addition, the bucket handies clenched in with the handles of her crutches. Her fatigue does not escape me, however. She sits dr.wn frequently to massage her leg. But. the most painful for me to watch was the look on her face when she let me borrow her skirt to dance in one of their traditional fiestas. The look of such wistfulness and nostalgia motivated me to do something about it. I sent out a plea to family and friends to fund the purchase of a prosthetic leg for my dear friend. Some months passed without any replies, and I began to wonder if anyone received it. Then, my most faithful letter writer, my grand­ mother. Shirley Seese. wrote to ask me the address to send money through the Catholic mission that is active locally in Corque. As a Peace Corps volunteer. 1 cannot receive any money directly. As the story unfolded, she wrote that she and my grandfather had decided that instead of giv­ ing gifts to all the family members for Christmas, they were giving Julia a prosthetic leg. That Christmas they were to share in the simpler joys of Christmas, such as rich food and storytelling. The Seese family was to receive a greater gift, the gift of easing the suffering of someone not quite so privileged. The process of construction and timing of the prosthetic leg has lasted the previous eight months, as anything tends to move at a much slower pace in Bolivia. Julia Laura Ala is now walking on two legs, and 1 cannot wait to see her dance in the upcoming fiesta. She sends her most heartfelt thanks from her dirt-floored hut. Being overseas. I have heard much anti­ American sentiment I think it is very important to remember who we are and stay strong in our American identity. This story surely shows the goodness of heart of the American people. At a time in history when perhaps the United Stales is not viewed in such a good light, a family among us has shown the spirit of the individual American as true concern for the rest of the world. Traci Heffelbower Corque. Bolivia heffelb I © msu.edu side. ________________________ wis ______ ______ That tells us that something wrong here. The fact that we feel the finished side in ~ .. this case is arguable just solidifies our exception to wire fencing. There is no list available from the City describing acceptable vs. unac­ ceptable materials for neighborhood fencing, so 1 can't fault the neighbors for making it up as they go. Over a period of four to six weeks, wc made numerous phone calls to the planning and zoning office, which were not returned, and made personal visits before Mrs. Forbes finally decided that she couldn't decide. Evidently. Mr. Mansfield was not informed of that. He responded in a timely manner. Our biggest disappointment in all of this is that the materials used for neighborhixxl fences can be just about anything It seems that there is no followup by the city once the permit has been issued. When Councilman Frank Campbell made the motion to review the ordinances involved for possible update or to make them more descriptive and easier to regulate, not one other councilperson cared enough to second the motion. I would lay odds that not one of the city officials at that meeting would be happy with the fence in question in their own back yard. But after all. it’s not their back yard... is it? Is this the type of community spirit and concern for what is best for our neighbor­ hoods. that once entitled us to be listed as one of the best small towns in America'’ I don't think so! Ray Cooley . Hastings Greed is a huge problem for county’s master plan To the editor: You talk about traffic congestion: wan until the Hastings City Bank puts their six-foot fence all the way around the block to keep you out­ siders out. This goes along with the dumb idea of making Court Street a narrower street from the four-lane wide it once was. I guess as long as you have the city . ouncil and Tim Girrbach pushing the ^’-called improvement, it will sail right on through. Speaking of fools, in the Banner of Sept. 29, in the story about the master plan for BarryCounty. there was Don Drummond speaking up for it A big fanner, his first wife raised u»osc lice-bittcn goats, not him. Wonder if they ever found out why some were bom without hair. His biggest claim to fame will always be beating the county out of money on the C.O.A. property. David Yonkcr and Caro! Newton said “No!" to the master plan very well. Why in hell don’t they tax the developers on whatever they ask for the parcels, from the start and not just when they are sold? I’ll guarantee you that would solve a lot of the problems. The biggest trouble here is just plain greed. A good example of two-bit millionaires is one who pays one big price for an acre of sand and then builds some of the Grand Rapids cracker houses next to farms. rhese people call and complain they can’t sleep, because of noise and smell. They are very cross and won't ever say who they are. I’d like to dump a load of manure on their front lawns, it would help their grass green up. Just tax these developers, get enough money, (hen buy out someone who just can't turn land over to another farmer at a farmer’s cost. A big fly in the ointment is planning and zon­ ing director Jim McManus, who’s pushed and helped the downfall of the county. Just why does Barry County spend big bucks for some­ one to run us into the depths of dc«pair. City Manager Jeff Mansfield is another in Hastings. Probably hired Bob Bender again for advice. Let’s keep the dividers out. Farms are for the fanners. :---------- 7------------------------- — --------- r77’’~~—7-------- Angels’ gift lifts spirits of disabled Bolivian woman Editors Note: The following letter and photo was sent by Traci Heffelbowcr. a Hastings High School graduate who earned a bachelor's degree al Northwood University and joined the Peace Corps to work in Bolivia: Angels from the small town of Clarksville, Mich., delivered a Christmas gift of renewed hope and life to a disabled Bolivian woman this past August. This story of altruism begins in a tiny village of 800 in the towering heights of the Andes Mountains. Corque. Bolivia, in South America. As a Peace Corps volunteer fresh from training, the wind blown high desert plains were quite a shock. The complete lack of sanitation, unavail­ ability of water, th* 'food' they are forced to eat, well, the conditions of life throughout the village (among ocher things) made me cry at night. But nothing affected me more than one situa­ tion 1 encountered after starting my work with the mayor's office. With a background in marketing/advertising. I was to help a local artisan group market their products. I was introduced to their president. Julia Laura Ala. one of the most amazing women I have ever known. Part of the process of truly sustainable development is an inside understanding of the problem. To do this, I have spent many a day with Julia learning every City Council sits on the fence over a fence This leads me right into the C.O.A. moaning and groaning over $15,000. My God, they have been set up in heaven compared to the Michigan Avenue building. They’re just like the rest of the lechers - money, money, money! Just what in hell is $15,000 to that outfit, which just had a new millage voted in to boot. I feel that we have the w eakest bunch of peo­ ple now on the Board of Commissioners and the Hastings City Council. They can spend money, get on all the boards, and collect for it. These people have to be voted out. They have no com­ mon sense! Dave Mclntrye slaughters name' on the radio, another council member is ready to run for 'Ve have read recently about a lot of farewells. like Don Drummond's wife. Sandy, from Green Gables. She'll have a big sendoff pn.hably. Despite $40.000-plus and all the perks. there ve bigger things out there, or, is it warmer c!*matc on Jan. I? And now ii't ex prosecuting attorney Gordon Shane McNeill, it's a shame to have the educa­ tion and be elected and then iov! like he has to push everyone to the lim? He sure as bril never had a motto of “help, don't lender." Just .’ook at the Cory Schut case involving death of i 17year-old girl and making almost a tukral case out of local dentist. How many people slid he hurt badly? It’s just a good riddance for that office. If it will help Judge James Fisher to pick out a people's prosecuting attorney, I remind Itirn that I bought a 1965 Ford pickup from his father. Another thing out there that smells is that I haven t heard 911 say anything. Of course. Charlie Nystrom thinks he’s above all humanity . If the Board of Commissioners has any guts, look into it! The odds aren't ve*y good that will happen! Donald Johnson. Middleville Do Hope Twp. officials work for public or developers? Julia Laura Ala and her prosthetic devicethat makes her life a little easier. To the editor: The question often asked in and around Delton when people meet is about to change if we arc not vigilant, from which lake are you on to which sand mine or gravel pit do you live next to. As beautiful as Barry County is, it has one major flaw, in my opinion. It sits atop zillions of yards of sand and gravel and people want to dig it up and haul it away. Sand and gravel mining companies are now flocking to Hope Township and a lot of other communities in Barry County to do just that. They negotiate a lease with a landowner, then they get a permit and with a few pieces of equipment, they’re in business But what about all the rest or us. the home owners, those of us on our little half acre, what are we left with? We get the noise, the dust, the tom up landscape to look at and tom up roads to pay to fix. Roads are not cheap. The guy hauling it away only has an investment in his trucks and labor because he is just leasing the land. So the mining companies can get all that money without any vested interest in the com­ munity. no giving back. Can they be stopped? We have zoning laws. A hearing on an appli­ cation for a special use permit, to mine sand al the comer of Otis l.ake Road and Keller Road was held July 14 by the Hope Township Planning Board. The decision was tabled until Oct. 11. If you live on or near that comer, you are in an agriculture residential (AR) zone. It states in the zoning ordinance that any use in an AR zone other than agricultural or residential has to meet certain standards that arc spelled out in the ordinance under special exception use. It was obvious on July 14. the date of the first meeting, that the sand mine did not meet the standards needed for special cxccpticns. which are: • Would be compatible with the other uses expressly permitted within said zoning district, with the natural environment. and with the of the public services and facilities • Would not. in any manner, be detrimental or injurious to the use or development of adja­ cent properties, to the occupants thereof, or to the general neighborhood. • Would promote the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the commun-ty. • Would encourage the use of lands in accor­ dance with their character and adaptability. Anyone who has read and understands the (above written) four standards in Article IV, section 4 of the Hope 1 ownship zoning law would have to wonder why we. as residents, become alarmed. According to the ordinance, it seems it would be impossible for a mine to ever be approved, doesn't it? With that in mind we. the residents wonder why the zoning board tabled the application. It should have been rejected right then and there. We arc not even addressing the way the application was filled out. Il was sloppy and the answers to critical questions were vague. If approved in that condition, the applicant would have been given free reign to do any­ thing he wanted, any time he wanted and not have to answer to anybody. Wc are concerned about what influences the people we have elected, and what or who influences those who have been appointed to the zoning board. The air around the first meeting on July 14th gave us the impression that it was a done deal, the zoning board had already decided to approve the application, and we think it would have been, except that there were a lot more peopk than expected who turned out to voice their objections to it. We residents of this township and this coun­ ty are adamant that our laws be enforced. That is why we elect people. Wc did not grant them free dominion. We are a country of laws, not of men. We call on our elected and appointed officials to enforce our laws and ordinances. Wc want the Hope Township Board and the Hope Township Zoning Board to know that we. the majority of residents of this township, their constituency, are against the sand mine. We want them to work for us. not developers. They should have our best interests foremost in their minds, not the interests of an outsider or a few landowners. The ordinance is in place and it clearly does not permit any mine or gravel pit coming into an AR Zone. We plan to be there Tuesday to show our opposition. Doug Zaccanelli. Guernsey Lake. Hope Township �Page 6 - Thursday, October 6, 2005 - The Hastings Banner Bring your in to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Sieve Olmstead <616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service 9:30 aun.; Sunday School llfl am.; Sunday Evening Service 600 p.m.; Bible Study A Prayer Tune Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4-30 p.m.. Sunday Masses 8:30 am. and 11.00 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Rond. Hactings. Mick 49058 Senior Pastor Rev. Wat Clayton Gamion. Service Tunes: 9XM) am. and 11.*00 am. & 6«) p.m. (Small groups on I st and 3rd Sunday nights). Wednesday: Christian Edi .ation Classes. 7:00 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODiST CHURCH 3i85 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Rev. Bob Smith Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 10:30 am.: Sunday School. 9:30 am. EMM,. NL’EL EPI 5COPAL CHURCH 'Member Chunh of the World Wide Angbcon Comn union.~ 315 W. Center St. icorier of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. ft Cham P. McCabe III. Rector Mr. F. William Voetherg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 am. and !0 a.m. Children's Chanel and Sunday School at 10 am. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 am. CHURCH OF THE SAZARENE 1716 Nonh Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.: Sunday School 11XX) a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Notion Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 .-00 am.; Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer BiNc 7.00 p m. QUIMBY UNITED MET1JODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392. Sunday School 10 am . Sunday Worship II am.; P.O. Boa 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd . Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Paster Patti Harpole Sunday morning worship service 9:45 a m Nuncry provid­ ed. Sunday evening “New Beginnings" starts at 5:15 with meal 5:30 adult small group, you-.i group, kids club. 6:30 praise service Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men's group 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ's Quilters. Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Coming in January, exploring spiritual gifts Bible study. Church website: coun­ try chapclumc.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie: Pastor Osborn. Minister of Music; Ryan White. Youth A Family; Dave Wood Sr.. Adult Ministries. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 am.. MonSng Worship. 600 p.m.. Evening Seivicc; 700 p.m. Sr. High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Aw ana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office for information on MOPS. Pra.se A Mot ion Children's Choir. Ladies Bible Studies Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E. Mam Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev. ft. Lavery. Pastor. Phone 795-9030. Sunday Mam 3-30 pun. First Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m Cnufrmiom 30 minutes before Mass. Rosary Prayer 30 minutes before Mass WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchippenDeMuntcr. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. • Sunday School 10:30 a.m. ST. CYRIL S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9: 30 a.m HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-31 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-8184X107. Church Secretary­ Treasurer. Linda Cobb. Office hours. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday 9 am lo 2 pm Sununday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10: 45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening senice 6 pm; Sen SHne PnadMMl (aga 3 4 4); Tuesday, Thursday from MUM am, 12:0B-230 pm; Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Mtg. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this ser* i. 11XX) a.m. Holy Communion (each week), and Evenin* Prayer 600 p.m. (May-August). We have a weekly Wednesday 6:00 p.m Even Prayer service and special Holy Days services as announced (please call the rectory for those times). The Rector of Ss. Andrew 6 Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick The church phone num­ ber is 269-795-2370 and the recto­ ry number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/ andrewmatthias. We are part of the D.ocesc of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our servic­ es. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville. MI 49073 Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spuit-fillcd church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M­ 66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m.. 6.00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boy s & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616­ 731-5194 or I-517-852-1806. PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Delton, Ml 49046 • 269-671-4193. Pastor. Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship Service 11 a.m.. Sunday Evening Service 6 pjn.; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m. ST. TIMOTHY'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 9800 Eaa BC Avenue. Richland. Ml 49083. Phone 269-62v-943b Eucharistic service every Sunday. 9.30 am “This is my body given for you. Do this in remembrance of me ' (Lake 22:19 NIV). Come share in the weekly Holy Communion - accepting Christ and being united with Him. sur­ rendering our lives lo Him so that we may know His will and walk in His ways. We are located in a wooded setting, north of Richland on BC Avenue, between M-43 and Gull Lake Drive. All haprirrrf chnuian,, are welcome to partici­ pate in the Holy Eucharist We believe that Christianity is a faith of inclusion, not exclusion. Therefore, you don't have to be an Episcopalian - just a believer. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH V)I E. Suit Rd. (Comer of State Rd. and Boltwood St across from Tom's Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling 6 Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nursery provided for ail services. Sundays: Worship services 8:45 and IIXX) a.m Kids for Christ IIXX) rm Worship Service only for 3 A 4 yr. olds. A 5 yr-4th grade dismissed during announcements. Sunday School for all ages 10 (K) a.m. Adult elec­ tives for Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Taeday. in na: SCAMPS (Senior;). Wednesday r»iul Watp, 6:30 p.m.: Adults; Sing N* Share, Pastor's Class, Youth. 6<h-l2th grades, and Faith Weaver Friends, 4 yrs. thru 5th grade. Thursday: 9:30-11 a.m. Senior Adult Coffee Hour GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street. Hastings Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Tnurday. Oct. 6 - 3:45 p.m. Clapper Kids; 5:45 p.m. Grace Notes: 7.00 p.m Adult Choir; 7 XX) p.m. Adventures. Friday. Oct 7 - 1200 pan. Hastings Women's Cub; 600 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal. Saturday. Oct 8 - 2:30 p.m. Wedding. Sunday. Oct. 9 800 A 10:45 a.m Holy Communion; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. Monday. Oct 10 - 7.00 p.m. Womens of Faith. Tuesday. Oct. II - 900-1200 p.m. GGR Pastoria! Confaence; 1XX) p.m. Overeaten Anonymous; 7XX) pjn. BPW Wednesday. Oct 12- 1000 am Wordwatchen; 600 p.m. Stewardship Committee; 7:00 p m. Holy Communion HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. MI 49058. Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 900 a.m.-Noon and 1:00-3:00 p.m. Friday ^00 a m Noon Sunday morning worship hours 9:30 LIVE' Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshments. 11:00 Traditional Worship Service. We offer various S nday school classes at 8:15. 9:30 and II xm. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 pjn. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058 ( 269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 9:00 am. Traditional Worship Services; 10.00 am. Coffee Hour. 10.10 am. Sunday School - Preschool through Adult. 11:20 am. Contemporary Worship Services; 630 p.m. Middle High WOODGROVE BRETHREN and Senior High Youth Group CHRISTIAN PARISH Meetings. Nursery care is provid­ 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor ed for both services, and during Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair Sunday School! Visit us online at accessible and elevator Summer www.fpcofh.org and our web School 9:30 a.m. and Warship log for sermons at http:// 10:30 am. No summer Sunday hastingspresbyterian.blogspot. School Youth activities: call for c^n/. October 8 - Youth Group information_____________________ Patatbafl trip.___________ FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623­ 5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. Thu information tm worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Hobert J. Dipert Jr. NASHVILLE - Hobert J. Dipert Jr., age 80, of Hastings passed away Wednesday. September 21. 2005 peacefully at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Dipert was bom in Walkerton. IN on March 5, 1925. the son of the late Hobert J. and Sofa (Radtke) Dipert. He was raised in the Edwardsburg area and attended area schools there. Hobert served in the U.S. Army from Sept 28. 1945 until August 3. 1948. earning the rank of Sgt. Hobert served his country dur­ ing WWII as a Military Police Officer assigned to the European Theater. Hobert specialized in military itelligencc. During his service time he was decorated with the Army of Occupational Medal and WWil Victory Medal. Hobert spent the majority of his working career as a Mobile Home Builder at American Coach where he was employed for over 20 years. He retired in 1988 at the age of 63. He is survived by his daughters. Cindy (David) Williams and Mildred Montoya; David (Barbara) Dipert and Dan sons. (Diane) Dipert. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Memorial services with full military hon­ ors will be held at Fort Custer National Cemetery, in Augusta, at Ham on Friday. October 7. with Pastor Jeff Amen officiat­ ing. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Manor. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, in Nashville. Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • ’Prescriptions" 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS - Charles K. “Chuck" Adams, age 60. of Hastings, died Tuesday. September 27. 2005 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Adams was bom on September 18, 1945 in Hastings, the son of Kenneth and Bemiece (Chapman) /Xdams. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1964 from Hastings High School. He was married to Nancy J. (Wood) Jones on October 14. 1972. He was employed at Bradford-White Corp, in Middleville for the past 37 years. Chuck was a 40 year member and past officer of Hastings Loyal Order of Moose #628, member and officer of I.ocal #1002 U.A.W.. avid outdoorsman enjoyed finishing and camping. Bluegrass music enthusiast and enjoyed woodworking. Chuck loved to visit family, friends and co-workers, who will miss him dearly. Mr. Adams is survived by his wife. Nancy; daughter. Carol (Cliff) Gerwig of Hastings; sons. Todd (Bonnie) Jones of Allendale and Scott Adams of Hastings; three grandchil­ dren, Clarissa Gerwig. Alex and Andrew Jones; mother-in-law. Donna Wood; sisters. Joann Boyer of Battle Creek. Shirley (Bob) French of LaPorte. IN and Isaura Diaz of Battle Creek; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Also surviving arc Pauline (Clem) Adams of Charlotte and Phyllis and Ken Christie of Charlotte. Preceding him in death arc nis parents, infant brother. William; father-in-law. James Wood and niece. Mary Nichols. Services were held Saturday.October I. 2005 at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor David Roper officiating. Memorial contributions may be r./ade to Moosehaven. Schults-Lewis Children's Hume or donor's choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wreti-funeralhome.com). Jerald S. “Jerry"Hammond | HASTINGS - Zelma Bird (DeGroote) Loftus, age 85. of Hastings, went into the loving arms of Jesus Monday. September 26. 2005. Zelma was bom October 15.1919 in Irving Township. Barry County, the daughter of Stephen and Estella (Eddy) Bird. Zelma graduated from Freeport High School in 1937. Following high school graduation, Zelma attended Owosso Bible College and Barry County Normal. When she was a sophomore in Bible College, she met Charles Paul DeGroote at a Sunday school picnic. They were married December 31. 1938. From then on she was a homemaker and fanner's wife until Charles and Zelma's retirement in 1965. Upon retirement, Zelma and Charles trav­ eled to Florida until his death in 1973. In 1979 Zelma married Henry Loftus and resided in the village of Alaska until Henry's death in 1991. Zelma resided at Hastings Meadows Apartments. Zelma was a member of the North Irving Wesleyan and Ladies Missionary Society for many, many years. In her later years, she enjoyed playing Skip-Bo and Rummy Cube with her dear friend, Marjorie Cairns. Along with the hobby of vegetable and flower gardening, Zelma was a Prayer Warrior for family and friends. She will be sadly missed by family and friends. She is survived by two daughters, Stella (John) Rinc of Delton and Laura (Lylej Miller of Freeport; two sons, Stephen (Sandra) DeGroote of Freeport and Ernie (Darlene) DeGroote of Hastings; 11 grand­ children; 12 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; three step children. Pat (Iris) Loftus. Austin (Marcia) Loftus and Elizabeth Heidi; many nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Zelma was preceded in death by her par­ ents; four brothers. Clifford. Dexter. Ivon, and Melvin; her husbands. Charles DeGroote in 1973 and Henry Loftus in 1991 and a grandson. Eric DeGroote in 1991. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Middleville Wesleyan Church. Rev. Richard Taggart officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Forgotten Man Ministries, 3940 Fruit Ridge Ave. NW. Grand Rapids. MI 49502-4010. County Jail Chaplaincy Fund: Barry County Chapter. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. GRAND RAPIDS - Jerald S. “JerryHammond. age 59. of Grand Rapids and for­ merly of Hastings, died Sunday. October 2. 2005 at Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. Mr. Hammond was bom on November 25. 1945 in Boston. Mass., the son of Robert and E. Colleen (Duncan) Hammond. He was raised in Pennsylvania and North Carolina, coming to Hastings in 1961. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1964. Jerry served in the U.S. Army until his hon­ orable disability retirement He was married to Rose Ann Darling on September 6. 1980. The couple lived in Wellston for a time and in Manistee since 1981. He was a life member of the D.A.V.. for­ mer member of the American Legion, enjoyed hunting and fishing. A member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee. Mr. Hammond is survived by his wife. Rose Ann; brothers. Nick (Leanne) Hammond of Manistee and W. Lee (Barbara) Hammond of Belmont; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents and brothers. Bob and Denny Hammond. Visitation will be held Thursday. October 6. 10 a.m. until sen ice time. Services will be held on 11 a.m. Thursday. October 6. 2005 al Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Fr. Alfred Russell officiating Burial will be at Hastings Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Manistee Catholic Central School or St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funhome-com). Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. DELTON - Robert “Bob" Darrel Foster, age 83. of Delton, passed away Thursday, September 29. 2005 at home. He was bom November I. 1921 in Nashville, the son of Heber and Pearl <Geiger) Foster, he attended school in Nashville through his sophomore year and graduated from Hastings High School in 1939. Robert married the former Helen Reid on January 26. 1946 in Hastings, and she sur­ vives. He was a lifelong farmer in the Nashville and Hastings areas and raised beef cattle. He and his wife moved to Wall Lake in Delton in 1987. He was a member of Farm Bureau and had served as a board member. He also served as a Justice of the Peace for Baltimore Township. Bob was an avid bowler a^d bowled on bowling leagues in Hastings. Richland and Kalamazoo. He also enjoyed board and card games, horseshoes, swim­ ming and waterskiing. Robert is survived by his wife. Helen is 59 years; two children, son. Robert W. (Margaret) Foster of Hastings and daughter. Linda (Ron) Barry of Bartie Creek; five grandchildren. John and James Houston. April (Rick) Hooker. Amber (Jason) Silverthom and Amanda Foster, five step­ grandchildren. John. Daniel and Stephen Barry. Michael Leonard and Christine (Eric) VanOstran; seven great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren: sisters, Agnes X'anDoren of Coldwater and Betty Irw in of Hastings. He was preceded in death by his sister. Dora VanDy k and a son. Darrel D. Foster. Cremation has taken place. Visitation is from 10-11 a.m. with a memorial service al 11 a m. on October 8. 2005 at the Cedar Creek Bible Church with Pastor Robert Norton officiating. Inurnment of cremains will take at Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Victory life Church’s Foundation of Destiny (FOL) of Bartle Creek This foundation is a children s outreach through Victory Life Church, or to any charity of your choice. Arrangements by Wdlian^-Gores Funeral Home. Nancy E Shellenbarg^r HASTINGS - Nancy F. Shcllenbargei. V 64. of Hastings, died Thursday, September 29. 2005 at St. Mary's Hospital in G*and Rapids. She was bom December 29. 1940 the daughter of Leo and Bertha (Easey) Botr. She attended Nashville schools. Nancy married Robert R. Shellenbarger in 1953 and he died in 1988. She was also pre­ ceded in death by her parents. Nancy enjoyed the outdoors, she loved gar­ dening. fishing, and the animals. Surviving are her sons. Elden, Duane and Ivan Shellenbarger. all of Hastings; brother. Larry Boise of Manistee, and half sister. Rose Marie Savage. Graveside services were held on Friday, September 30. 2005 at Hastings Township Cemetery. Rev. Timothy Oyer officiating, memorials can be made to charity of one's choice. Arrangements arc by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Elizabeth Skedgell GREENSBURG. KY - Elizabeth Skedgdi. age 83. of Greensburg. KY formerly of Nashville, passed away peacefully on October 1. 2005 in Greensburg. KY. Funeral services for Mrs. Skedgell will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday. October 7. 2005 at the Daniels Funeral Home. The family will receive visitors from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday. October 6. at the Daniels Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, in Nashville. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 6. 2005 - Page 7 F. Cleone Trumbull| MIDDLEVILLE - Samuel McKeown, age 91, of Middleville, passed away September 30. 2005 al his home Samuel was bom in Yankee Springs on May 15, 1914, the son of Samuel and Rose McKeown. Sam was known as a mild mannered, soft spoken, sincere man with a keen sense of business. He loved being a life long fanner with his brothers, nephew Scott, and great nephews. He worked many years at Blue Ribbon Dairy, proudly served on the board of Hastings City Bank and its predecessor Farmers Slate Bank, and was a trustee for Yankee Springs Township. He was a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church and Middleville Masonic Lodge. Samuel is survived by his dear friend, June Wiley; along with sisters-in-law, Jerri. Mae. Pearl and Marge McKeown; ar.d nieces and nephews, Scott (Debra) McKeown and Jim (Colleen) McKeown of Middleville, Andrew (Julie) McKeown of Hastings. Peg (Tom) McKeown-Perfitt. Rose Ann (Steve) Hayes, Sam McKenzie, and Judy McKenzie of Grand Rapids. He also was blessed with 21 great nieces and nephews. Samuel was preceded in death by his par­ ents; twin brother. Andy; brothers, Jim, Dave, and Bill, sister, Lilly McKenzie and nephew. Sam McKeown and Sandy McKenzie. Funeral services were held on Monday. October 3. 2005 at 10:30 a.m. at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Pastor Douglas Beason officiating. Internment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Middleville Masonic Lodge or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. HASTINGS - F. Cleone Trumbull, age 86, of Hastings, died Sunday. October 2, 2005 al Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Trumbull was bom on December 7, 1918 in Orangeville Township, Barry County, the daughter of Edwin and Mary (Armstrong) Woodman. She was raised in Barry County and attend­ ed Barry County schools, graduating in 1936 from Hastings High School. She received teacher's certification from Barry County Normal and a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Western Michigan University. She was married to Richard Brower in 1938 and he died in 1955. She married Lannes Kenfield in 1957 and he died in 1969. She married Howard Trumbull in 1970 and he died in 1971. Mrs. Trumbull taught school in Freeport, Nashville and Hastings area schools, retiring in 1982. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Women’s Circle of the Church, the Stitchery Club, several bowling leagues, former member of Thomapple Garden Club, Hastings Women’s Club and Women of the Moose. She enjoyed bowling, knitting and playing bridge. Mrs. Trumbull is survived by her son. Richard (Mary) Brower of Hastings; step­ sons. Douglas and Roger Trumbull; six grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were parents; hus­ bands; step-son. Lannes Kenfield; step­ daughter. Kay Shaeffer; seven sisters; and three brothers. Services were held on Thursday, October 6. 2005 at Wren Funeral Home with Paster Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial wasat Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church or American Cancer Society. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wrenfuneral-home.com). Jarest-James Jessalyn Lee Jaresl and Joseph Adam James, together with their parents. Jake and Charlene Jarest of Rehoboth, MA and Howard and Joyce James of Hastings. Ml are pleased to announce their engagement. Jessalyn is a graduate of Cranston West HS. Cranston. RI and received her BS degree in Plant Science and Horticulture from Rutgers University in 1998 and a Masters of Landscape Architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2003. She is cur­ rently employed by Ryan Associates. Cambridge. MA. Joseph is 8 1995 graduate of Hastings High School. He is a graduate of Michigan State University and received his Masters of Landscape Architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2003. Joseph is employed by Reed Hilderbrand Associates. Inc. in Watertown. MA. The couple have chosen November 12, 2005 as their wedding date. taught by Phil Stewart. Monday. Nov. 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. Fee: $5 per person. • All classes will be held at the Hastings campus of Kellogg Community College, located at 2950 M-179 Highway. For more information or a reg­ istration packet, please call the ILR office at 948-9500, extension 2838. ILR is a division of KCCs Corporate and Community Services. Streetscape project nearing completion Three of the four stamped concrete crosswalks, along with most of the curb and gutter work, are now complete in the Church Street-Center Street intersection area. The contractor is completing the other items of work within the confines of the roadway along Church Street, and hopes to pave both Church and Center streets by the end of this week. Once the paving is complete and the concrete within the traveled area has fully cured, the inter­ section will be reopened lo traffic. The contractor will then begin work in the Jefferson Street-Center Street intersec­ tion and surrounding area. Access to all of the businesses and facilities in the downtown is being fully maintained throughout the duration of the streetscape project. Motorists wishing to access West Court Street may do so by following either State Street or Center Street to South Jefferson Street, and then continuing along South Jefferson Street to West Court Street The public parking lots in the down­ town all remain open for use. ”We invite everyone to come on down and witness the DDA’s efforts to further improve our terrific community," said City Manager Jeff Mansfield. Marcia and Austin Loftus to celebrate 50th anniversary Iris (Horsley) and Patrick Loftus were married October 8. 1955 in Middleville. Their children are Denise (Dean) Gam. the late Terry Loftus and his wife Debbie and their chil­ dren Dornier, Banan. Mallory and Ross; son Andrew Loftus. Their 50th anniversary will be celebrated at the Middle Villa Inn on October 15 jointly with Marcia and Austin Loftus. Marcia (Cross) and Austin Loftus were married October 22. 1955 in Middleville. Their son is Stephen and his wife Marette and their chil­ dren are Jessica. Jon. James and Elizabeth. Their 50th anniversary will be celebrated at the Middle Villa Inn on October IS jointly with Iris and Patrick Loftus. Standing: Austin and Marcia Loftus Seated: Patrick and Iris Loftus. Baricw-Merren West-Takeshima Fall classes set for Institute for Learnning in Retirement The Institute for learning in Retirement at Kellogg Community Colllege has announced its fall semester of learning opportunities for people ages 50 and older. Their annual membership drive is now under way. with dues at $15 per year, which allow participants to take academ­ ic enrichment classes at reduced fees. Members also receive ILR information from the local and national Elderhostel organization and KCC event information. Fall 2005 classes include: • Computer Basics — Thursdays. Oct. 6 and 13, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Fee: $10 for members and $12 for non-mem­ bers. • How to Work with Windows — Thursdays. Oct 20,27, Nov. 3 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Fee: $15, members and $18 for non-members • What Is Up with WORD Thursdays. Nov. 10 and 17. from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Fee: $10 for members and $12 for non-members. • Practice with Publisher — Thursdays. Dec. I and 8, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Fee: $10 for members and $12 for non­ members. • World Religions with Rev. Michael Anton. Thursdays, Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 3 and 10 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Fee: $15 for members and $18 for non-members. • Merchant of Venice taught by Jan Drolen, Mondays, Oct. 31. Nov. 7,21 and 28 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Fee: $15 mem­ bers and $18 for non-members. • Why is Spelling Such a Mess in English? featuring Traverse City author and radio show host Michael Sheehan Wednesday. Oct. 19. 1 to 3 p.m. Fee: $5 per person. • Ghost Towns in Michigan featuring Dianna Stampfler from Promote Michigan. Wednesday, Nov. 9, from l:30to 3:30 p.m. Fee: $5 per person. • I Saw By His Outfit That He Was a Cowboy - a music appreciation class Iris and Patrick Loftus to celebrate 50th anniversary Steven and Lori Wert of Nashville and Yoshiaki and Takako Takcshima of Nagoya, Japan would like to announce the engage­ ment of their children, Philicia Louise West and Dr. Koji Takeshima. The two met at Western Michigan Univre-jty while studying psychology. They are planning a December 2005 wed­ ding. Cusacks to celebrate 30th wedding anniversary Patrick and Sherry (Tobias) Cusack will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary on October 10, 2005. Pat and Sherry were mar­ ried at St. Rose Catholic Church in Hastings. Their children are Jennifer, Randy and Katie. Nick Bai’ow of Caledonia, and Matt and Lori Tocker of Wayland wish to announce the engagemen: of their daughter, Brandi Leigh Barlow to Bn*c» Thomas Merten, the son of Scott and Linda HcU of Wayland, and Jerry and Susan Merten of Holland. The bride is a graduate nf Wayland High School and Olympia Career Training Institute. She is currently employed ns a den­ tal assistant for Dr. Michael DeWeerd DDS in Wayland. The groom is a graduate of Wayland High School and is currently employed with Circuit Electric. An October 29th wedding is being planned in Wayland, and then a honeymoon in Cancun. Mexico. 401(k) rollovers made easy Mark D. Ckristemaa, AAMS 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Edwardjones M fcw (SOO) 20-5220 Serrig laveaton Sam 1*71 Member SIPC www.edwardjoocs.cooi Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owncr/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings. Barry County 40th anniversary observed Louie and Betty Silsbee marked their 40th wedding anniversary March 26. 2005. They were married at the First Methodist Church of Hastings. To honor the occasion, in August 2005 they look an Alaskan cruise then drove the Alaska Highway back to Seattle. From there they went to Colorado and Las Vegas. Nevada before returning home They have two children. Kathy (Greg) Myers and granddaughter Erin of Colorado. Peter (Roxanne) Silsbee and granddaughter Sarah of Holland. Mich, and step-grandchil­ dren Kate and Graham of Holland. and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned <t Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway .rjw Hastings. MI 49058 �Page 8 - Thursday. October 6. 2005 - The Hastings Banner jlnnie’s MAILBOX by Kdthy Mitchelll and Many Sugar The dates for the semi-annual rummage sale at Fellow Hall. Central United Methodist Church, have been changed. The events now will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 tun. Friday and from ° 11 am. Saturday. Alvo on Saturday, there will be a grocery bag full for sale for just a dollar. There will be a roast pork dinner from 5 lo 7 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 8. at Fellowship Hall of Central UMC. The menu also will include baked beans and potato salad. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at the Freight Station on Emerson Street at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Jesse Fox of Greenville, a retiree from Montcalm Community College, will talk about the development of Heritage Village in his town. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at 1 p.m.. Saturday. Oct. 8. at the Freight House. The library will be open for visitors and members to search for and use reference materials. So Simply, the newest store in the village, had its grand opening ceremony last Saturday. Elisa Jackson ts store owner. Its a delightful place to browse, with unique display facili­ ties. not rows of shelving. There are candles, a few accessories and all manner of home decor items. The staff members wore match­ ing aprons Saturday to carry out the theme of “So Simply.” The entrance included a bou­ quet of mums, a wrought iron grill and sea­ sonal items. The addition at the rear has two stories. The church pictured on the calendar of houses of worship last December featured Kilpatrick United Brethren Church for October. The trees in the photo show mere touches of fall color and the front door has a huge wreath trimmed with sunflowers. The Lakewood Habitat for Humanity annu­ al dinner will be held next Saturday. Oct. 15. at Zion Lutheran Church on Vcltc Road from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Again, this will be a Swiss steak meal. The Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will match the money raised by giving $1 for each $2 raised. Ionia County libraries arc having a bookmark contest in October. In past years, the creative bent of youngsters was very evident in their entries. Details are available at the library. The Lakewood News had a lengthy story about dogs rescued from the flood areas of Mississippi and Louisiana. They are being cared for at McKenzie's Place on M-5O south of Clarksville. The new buildings for the res­ cue facility are visible from the west part of the state highway, set far back from the road. Five workers drove a truck hauling a trailer with 26 empty cages to get the animals. Most of those they chose to bring north were rot­ tweilers and pit bulls, of which many were raised in the Tylertown. MS. area. Lakewood Christian School has its trailer on hand for collecting newspapers. It will be on the school grounds on Velte Road until Oct 14. Details were published this week in Lakewood News for the homes lour spon­ sored by the Woodland Women's Study Club. There is a mix of houses, old and new. A treasure trove of local history came into view in the past week with stories from 75 years ago in the pages of the Lake Odessa Wave which are on microfilm at the local library. All obituaries were on the front page. Often details about the manner of death were given. A June issue announced that the Wenonah Resort would open on June 14. The dance floor would be used each evening. Tentative plans were announced for the com­ ing Bible Conference which featured the Newell Brothers, renowned preachers. Consumers Power was extending gas lines into Lake Odessa. Also, engineers for the Francis Engineering Company of Saginaw had started survey work for the new sewer system and disposal plant. Property exchanges included those of William Chipchase buying the fox farm on Cemetery Road, where they planned to raise chickens. Herald Classic had bought a Woodland con­ fectionery store. He had worked many years for Smclker Pharmacy in town and would continue, but his wife's mother. Mrs. Austin and Robert would tend the new store. The most exciting story was of the escape of 13 prisoners from the state hospital at Ionia with four still at large. Several were recovered the same morning and the next day one was found at the John Herbert farm northeast of town. A.W. Daniels had razed a log house on his farm. It was built during the Civil War. It had been occupied for years by the Chris Yager family with his whole family bom and raised in it His surviving children in 1930 were Fred Yager and Mrs. Rhoda Austin. This log house was unusual because it had lath and plaster, so it looked like any frame house. GIRL, Elizabeth Jane Slocum bom at Oaklawn Hospital. Marshall. Sept. 4.2005 to Matthew and Pam Slocum and big sisters. Jillian and Rachel. Weighing 6 lbs. 11 ozs. Grandparents are Bob and Katie Slocuin of Middleville and Janet and Dan Galo of Kalamazoo. GIRL, Joseph and Kathleen Norman of Caledonia are proud to announce the birth of their daughter on Sept. 13, 2005. Ashleigh Rose weighed 8 lbs. and was 20 inches long. She is proudly welcomed home by great grandparents Don and Vera Clinton of Middleville. Granny Jeannette Jackson of Middleville. Grandparents James and Darla Norman of Middleville and Mary Streb of Caledonia. BOY, Sage James Brown, bom at Bronson Methodist Hospital at 11:10 am. to Ross and Amanda Brown of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and 20 1/4 inches long. BOY, Gavin Jon bom on Aug. 30, 2005 at Spectrum Butterworth to Jeff and Angela Tinkler. Gavin weighed 16 lbs. 8.4 ozs. and was 22 inches long. He was welcomed home by big brother. Piqrson and big sister, Aubree. PNEUMONIA I am taking care of my elderly father who just went to the hospital with pneumonia. Could I have caught pneumonia from him? You usually don't -catch" pneumonia from someone else. Instead, you develop the disease because your immune system is temporarily weakened, often for no known reason. Your lungs are two spongy moist organs with many mechanisms to protect you from infection. You are often exposed to bacteria and viruses that cause pneumonia but your body usually is able to destroy them before they have a chance to cause infection. Some risk factors associated with weakened immune systems that make you more likely to develop pneumonia include having a chronic illness such as diabetes, heart or lung disease. If you have had your spleen removed or if you have had chemotherapy, your immune system has been impaired. Smokers or those who drink alcohol also have weakened immune systems because they interfere with some of your defense mechanisms that fight against bacteria. Pneumonia can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi as well as some other organisms and often mimics a cold or the flu. The symptoms seen are often a cough, shortness of breath, chest pain associated with deep breathing and a fever with sweats and chills. If you think you may have pneumonia, don't hesitate to get medical attention. Your doctor will likely be able to make a diagnosis with a history and a physical exam alone but may also get a chest x-ray and blood tests as well as a sputum specimen. Treatment for pneumonia varies depending upon what the specific cause is but often includes taking antibiotics for a few days. The prevention of pneumonia includes avoiding contact with those that are actively ill, washing your hands, and not smoking. Because pneumonia is often a problem after the flu, getting a flu shot every year is a good way to prevent pneumonia. A pneumonia vaccine is available against one type of pneumonia and should be taken if you are at risk for pneumonia. Scott Brasseur. M.D. is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician for medical advice before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. GIRL, Makcnzic Leigh, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 13, 2005 at 4:48 a.m. to Calla Smith and Bob Vasquez of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 1 oz. and 19 1/4 inches long. BOY, Darck Lee, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 16,2005 at 12:24 p.m. to Eva Gilbert of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 2 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Emily Dawn, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept 19, 2005 at 8:42 am. to Mark and Stacy Elkins of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Veronica Dzintara, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 19, 2005 at 2:20 a.m. to Amber and Matthew Sulcs of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and 20 inches loeg. GIRL, Kathryn Belle, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 8, 2005 at 11.-08 p.m. to Kelly and Clayton Mackenzie of Nashville/ Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Sydney Ann Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept 13. 2005 at 2:40 p.m. to Jessica and B.J. Buehler of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. and 21 inches long. BOY, Ethan Louis, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 25. 2005 at 1:43 am. to Mandy and Louis Orth of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Brayden Jay. bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 24. 2005 at 7 p.m. to Stephanie and Nathan Bies of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Daniel Hunter, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 23. 2005 al 12:28 p.m. to Brian and Kimberly Weatherly of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Lexie Elizabeth, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 20, 2005 at 9:02 am. to Linda and Jeff Vasquez of Freeport. Weighing 7 lbs. 1/4 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Cayden Cole, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 5, 2005 at 12:19 p.m. to Ja^ob and Sarah Snow of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. ib */2 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Ellyenta Elizabeth, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 24. 2005 at 5:57 am. to Courtney and Joseph Smith of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Brenncn Christopher, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 23, 2005 at 11:04 p.m. to Rachelle and Bryan Lehman of Lake Odessa. Weighing 9 lbs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Kenneth James, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 3. 2005 at 6:25 p.m. to Melissa Lee and Wayne Michael Pennington of Hastings. Weighing 1 lb. 9 oz. Skipping school Dear Annie: My ex-husband and I share custody of two school-age children. They live with me primarily, and they spend one week per month with their father. In the past few months. Dad has been removing the children from school for a few days so they can have "quality* time together. It's becoming more frequent, and I am con­ cerned about it affecting their grades as well as their attitudes. My son quoted his father saying. ’You will learn a lot more with me than you ever will at school.* 1 approached my ex and offered to have a set number of days when he can take the kids out of school. He brushed me off. saying I was worry ing for nothing. This man likes to control things. I am hesitant to go the legal route because it would cause such animosity between us. Do I stand back and say nothing? - Frustrated in Canada Dear Frustrated: Does your children's school have a policy on how many days the kids can miss? Your best bet is to enlist the principal's help in addressing the problem and make the issue between Dad and the school - and you stay out of it. Sooner or later, excessive absences will affect the children's grades. If the kids don’t want to do poorly, they might be able lo get Dad to take their education more seriously. Otherwise, legal recourse may be your only other option. Please don't be afraid to go there. Rich renewal Dear Annie: My also-single friend. "Judy." is very wealthy and recently asked me to take an expensive European trip with her. but it just wasn't in my budget. Shortly after. Judy complained to me about paying upkeep on a resort condo I never knew about. She finally invited me to spend a week there instead of the Europe trip. She said 1 would need to pay half the gas, as we would be driving her car. That was fine. I rven pur­ chased a lovely gift gapThank yow. Our first night. Judy told me Ural we'd split everything 50-50. and added. ’That means that if I order a $100 bottle of wine and you don’t drink any. you still pay iclf because I pay upkeep on this condo.' Then she told me I owed her for the wear and tear ami insurance on her new luxury sedan. I was infuriated axi flew home. I sent Judy a check for what she claimed I owed her and resolved never to see her again. Wc didn’t speak for three months, and then she called as if nothing had ever happened. I am moving soon to a city much closer to Judy, and she already is making plans to come visit I’m usually willing to give someone a second chance, but I’ve never been treated like this. Should I tell her how I feel? Dissed Dear Dissed: Well, you could bill her for the upkeep on your home, but we doubt you are that mean-spirited or cheap. First decide if you want to remain friends with Judy. If so. forgive her. but don't plan another trip togeth­ er. If you don't care about her friendship, feel free to air your grievances. You'd have noth­ ing to lose. In-laws and outlaws Dear Annie: This is for "Heartbroken." who was hurt that her mother-in-law referred to her as an "outlaw." I have been a happy 'outlaw* for 50 years, having been inducted into the outlaw fraterni­ ty by my mother-in-law. Now into the third generation, we have "Outlaw* pins for us and *We Love Outlaws" pins for them. Great fun! Each new outlaw receives an official mem­ bership card signed by the president and sec­ retary. At the top of the card is a sphinx, with the motto "Silence - Fortitude* beneath it. I hope "Heartbroken" will tum her hurt into an opportunity for fun by forming an outlaw group for her family. -- Happy Outlaw Dear Happy: A perfect example of making lemonade out of lemons. Thanks. Please help me. - Totally Confused and in Love Dear Totally Confused: Back away slowly, and then run as fast as you can. Lydia is undoubtedly fond of you. and she is flattered by your attention, but she also is using you as a diversion from her marriage and children. If you truly care about this woman, urge her to get counseling so she can learn to recommit to her marriage or get a divorce so she is completely free. Messing around with ycur brother's wife is so disrespectful to him that you will regret it. no matter how this turns out. Do the decent thing and keep Lydia at arm's length, and tum your amorous atten­ tions to someone who is available. Engagement gift? Dear Annie: I have a friend who also is my business partner. "Mara's" family and mine have even taken a few vacations together. Last summer, Mara became engaged and immediately shared the news. A month later. I received an engagement announcement. I called to congratulate her and also sent a card. On our las’ vacation. Mara repeatedly reminded me to keep available a weekend in mid-October for the wedding. Last month, she mentioned that she had not received engagement gifts from her betrothed's family and "others." By that. 1 assume she meant me. Now that the wedding date is fast approach­ ing. 1 have yet to receive an invitation, nor has Mara shared any more information about the wedding. Was 1 supposed to send an engagement gift? Also, do I need lo send a wedding gift since I assume we are not invited? And. no, the invitation did not get lost in the mail. — Anonymous . Dear Anonymous: An engagement gift is never required, and if you arc not invited to the wedding, you arc not obligated to send a present. However, Mara is a business partner, even if she nc longer is a friend. It may be important to remain on good terms with her, so we recommend you send a small gift any­ way and wish her well. You will definitely be showing more class than she has. (Are you sure the invitation wasn't lost? This happens owre often than you might think.) Crashing cruise Dear Annie: My husband and I recently booked a cruise io Acapulco, and I shared this information with a o-worker. Much to my horror, she just sent me an e-mail j taring that she and her obnoxious husband are now going on the same cruise. Is there a delicate way to ask if sic <*ould consider booking for another week'.' I realty don't relish the idea of spending my vacation with her and her husband. - Ambushed in Las Vegas Dear Ambushed: Can YOU book for a dif­ ferent week? Otherwise, there is no way to ask her to change plans without offending her. Cruise ships are quite large, and you can arrange to avoid your co-worker. Try to reserve an earlier or later dinner time, and at the very least, make sure she didn't request you as a table companion. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions lo anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 6O6H. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.cre­ ators.com. COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE, INC. Thy brother's wife Dear Annie: Please help me. I am in love with my brother's wife. "Lydia.* and have been for quite some time. Recently, she admitted that she shares my feelings I know Lydia loves my brother, but I can see in her eyes that she is not happy when they arc together. I see how he treats her and their kids. He loves his children, but he never does anything with them. Lydia sees how good 1 am with the kids and how much they love me. Lydia has asked me more than once why I love her. and there is no one reason. Wc have so much in common and can be ourselves around each other. We know what the other is thinking. It's like wc can finish one another's sentences. I don't want to be the one to break up their marriage, but I love her with all my heart. Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 6. 2005 - Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Financial FOCUS Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN Introduction to Maple Grove of Edward Jones and Co. Township Rural Schools Should You Work With a Financial Professional? Quailtrap scholars and teacher circa 1935 By Joyce Weinbrecht Maple Grove Township is designated by the United States survey as Township 2 North, Range 7 West. It was under jurisdic­ tion of Johnstown Township, only becoming organized independently in 1846. The first township meeting was held on the 25th of March, 1846. The following officers were elected: Peter Downs, supervisor; Elisha Mapes, township clerk; Abraham Quick, treasurer; Peter Downs, E.G. Mapes, Joseph Badcock, assessors; Eldridge Austin, Eli Lapham, V.O. Bud, high commissioners; Eldridge Austin, Peter Downs, Justices of the Peace; William Sutton, school inspector; Charles Downs. William Sutton. Henry Smith and Henry Mott, constables. Emma Mott and her sister, Marie Mott, opened a school in their home in Section 26 in 1840. The number of children attending this school remained fairly constant at six stu­ dents while this school was in operation. Maple Grove Center Post Office was estab­ lished on Feb. 19. 1851. Joel Hyde was the first postmaster. The Post Office was closed on Nov. II. 1910 “Reflections’’ By Lucille DeWitt Hecker Oh, the pleasant memories I have of those years in the 1930s when I was initiated'into a career of teaching in the country schools in Barry County. I was 19 years old, with one year at Barry County Normal beyond high school. Mabel Clark, principal of the County Normal, had the task of preparing us in those short months, to develop into mature and understanding young adults. Toward the end of the term, she invited us to her apartment at the Striker House for our first “Tea." Tanner School, Rutland District #4 I remember the Tanner School in Rutland Township where those lovely, bright children. Genevieve Pease Hall. Portia McCleary, the Coleman and th< Moe children made my time there so pleasant. I roomed with the Humphreys. Mr. Humphrey was a marvelous cook and could make a delicious meal out of almost anything. My room was off of the parlor and the only heat was in the dining room. I’m sure that fluffy featherbed saved my life that winter. ’ was to be married that summer and the Coleman children gave me a pair of Bantum chickens. Quailtrap School Maple Grove District #1FR At the Quailtrap School south of Nashville, we had two talented girls, Alice Cheeseman and Margaret Lowell. One day a mother sent a package to be delivered to one of their mothers. Curious about its contents, the girls opened the package and found a man’s night­ shirt, which the seamstress mother, had made. One of the girls put the nightshirt on. long sleeves dangling. The other girls stepped to the piano and we had an impromptu “Dance of the Nightshirt." Both of the girls took piano lessons from Mrs. Graydon Andrews. J also took piano lessons from Mrs. Andrews. > memorized “The Rustle of Spring" and played it on her grand piano at the spring recital. Oh, happy day. Vance Cheeseman, a second-grader with sparkling eyes and a mischievous smile, read with such animation that be brought the char­ acters in the stories to life and the whole school listened when he read. I boarded with the Fred Fullers across the road from the school. Their daughters. Alice. Wilma and Mary were about my age and we sang, played the piano, traded clothes and had many good times together. Sadie, their mother, sent over a hot lunch for me every day. bound up the kids wounds and treated poison ivy and nettles with naph­ tha soap. On Sunday nights when my boyfriend (Laurence) would bring me back from my weekend at home. 1 would try to enter the house quietly. Sometimes the bed slat on which the coil springs rested would shift and when 1 jumped into bed that slat hit the floor with a whack and awakened the whole house. Laurence made this cartoon in 1937 enti­ tled “A Day with a School Teacher.” Heigh School Maple Grove District #8 The Beigh School, built in the 1920s, had a basement with a furnace, a lunch room with tables and benches and a pitcher pump. On either side of the front door were cloakrooms and chemical toilets. Helen Willitts Kesler, at the McKelvey School. Maple Grove District f6. and 1 held our PTA together. She directed a play, ’Beads on a String.” We were invited to present it at several other rural school PTA’s. One night, as I said. “Let’s start this off with a bang.” the rope that held the stage curtains broke and the curtain came down with a “Bang." Roger Shaw was a bright and talented kid. At 9 years of age he composed the music, wrote the lyrics and the script for the Easter program. On the last day of school wc entertained the parents by “Winding the Maypole..." This was an old English celebration in the villages to commemorate the return of spring. A pole was set up with streamers, (strips of sheets dyed). The children sang and wove the streamers under and over until the pole was covered with bright colors. We had decorated the yard with lilacs and all went well until the bees attacked. Then we had the added activi­ ty of the “Battle of the Bees.” We skated on the pond, slid and skied down hill in the winter. We gathered Mayflowers in the spring and participated in the countywide field day held every spring. 1 remember when a music project was sponsored by Michigan State University, the Beigh School received the award for the best music scrapbook in the county. To learn the arrangement of the instruments in a sympho­ ny orchestra, we cut pictures for catalogs and pasted them in the correct positions in the scrapbook. We learned to dance the Highland Fling and performed it on the stage of the new Centra] Auditorium. We built a Dutch Village on the lunch tables, “hung” George Washington on the wall above the blackboard and helped the ties. your financial professional could also illustrate what you'd need to do. and how you'd need to invest, to achieve these alterna­ tive outcomes. Furthermore, once a financial professional is familiar with your needs, risk tolerance and time horizon, he or she can help customize an eighth-graders cram for the State Tests, which had to be passed to graduate from the eighth grade and to enter high school. We pressed the leaves of trees and learned the many kinds of oak trees in the area. We identified the birds wto came io the win­ dowsill to eat crumbs from our lunch pails.* We made topography maps from flour, sugar road on the way to the cathedral on Christmas Eve. His was indeed the greatest gift of all. Then came the day when Jack Semrau. a first-grader was killed at home by a passing car. Altha funcrsH sang. “IJute children. Ut- and water. At a play store of tin cans, boxes and play money, we learned to count change. We learned to love to read by listening every morning to “The Wizard of Oz.” “The Secret Garden” or “Anne of Green Gables." to enunciate clearly and to leam phonics, we used a little book of Orthography. I’m not sure how much we learned, but we had fun saying “Esau Wood sawed wood.” We learned about the solstices and equinox by making charts of the sunrise and sunset from the Farmers’ Almanac. Rose Cook was the first county nurse. We taught the value of good grooming, balanced meals, and about having one’s own drinking cup. Maude Smith. Barry County School Commissioner, had in her office at the Barry County Court House, a collection of used books. Each month I borrowed a box of books for the pupils to read. We designed invitations. Christmas cards and Valentines for art class and tried to write messages that were legible. Most were willing to leam arithmetic if it meant that they could write on the black­ board. 1 learned to chop wood, prime the pump, build the fire, pump up the Aladdin lamp and drain the radiator of my 1928 Chevy. Hosmer School, Castleton District #3 At the Hosmer School at Christmas we pan­ tomimed “Why the Chimes Rang." The Cathedral Chimes rang only when the greatest gift was laid on the alter. The musician brought his violin, the King even laid his com on the altar, but still no sound of the chimes Those children’s creativity, wit. and talents instilled in me a love of children and a sense of respect for the American public schools. Those who know me realize that love a/J respect still holds for the children and the schools of today. As 1 look back 60 yean to those days, ! have fond memories of those children and fel­ low teachers when wc lived in an era that was passing from view. Now whenever we meet, we recall those days as if they were yesterday, and wish that we could live them ail again. (Lucille DeWitt Hecker, along with her later husband. Laurence Hecker have shared their talents, their resources and their love with the people of Barry County. Both were ♦try active as volunteers at Charlton Park and Lucille continues to work on with dedication to community service.) Quailtrap District fl Maple Grove Township Section #25 The first public school in Maple Grove Township was built in Section #25. It was called “Quailtrap." In a time when the custom was to name the schools after persons who leased or donated land, or owned the land near the school, this was unique. There arc several versions of how the school came to acquire this unusual name. The Allegan-Barry History published in 1880 states that it received its name because ... “some enterprising lads found it a convenient rendezvous in their expeditions in search of these birds." Another version tells that the teacher forgot to close the windows when going home one day and upon returning the next school day found a flock of quail had entered the build­ ing. hence the name Quailtrap. The third version makes the best sense, as it is said to have happened while the school was being built. The workmen came to continue work on the new school building to find that a covey of quail had taken up residence inside was heard. Then f-a-r up in the tower they heard the chimes. When they looked toward the alter, all they saw was little Pedro who had laid his only coin on the altar, having given the rest to various people in need as he trudged down the STOCKS The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT»T SBC Comnxncstans Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca-Cola DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Exxon-Mobil Famdy Dollar First Fnanoal Bancorp Ford Motor Co. 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Finding the right profeaskmal Clearly, it can be to your advantage to use a financial professional. But how do you find the right one? Here are some questions to ask of candidates: • What are your credentials? Make sure a prospective financial professional has the appropriate securities licenses. • How do you get paid? Financial profes­ sional get paid through fees or commissions, or a combination of both. One way isn't net essarily "better" than another, but it's impor­ tant for you to know the system of compensa­ tion being used. • How will you commu-icate with me? Find out when you’ll receive statements and how often you'll meet in person to review your portfolio. ’ • What is your investment philosophy ' Different financial professional have different ways of approaching the investment process You will need to find someone whose philos­ ophy feels like a good fit for you. Finding the right financial professional for your needs can take some time - but it s worth the effort. This entire site Copyright © 2005 Edward Jones of the foundation wails and were unable to get out so were trapped until human benefactor, freed them, thus the name came about as “Quailtrap.” Quailtrap School was moved to Section #24, whoa a muth taar building was erect­ ed at the tifehection of what arc now Clark Road and Cloverdale Road (1991) just north of Cloverdale Road. This building was of more comfortable proportions and had better lighting and was the state of the art of school building for its time. In 1910, this building was moved by William Ayers to a more level spot about 150 feet to the south. There was a spring behind the school where •he children often got a drink of water. When some of the children became ill (about 19081 it was felt the spring water was at fault and they were warned not to drink that water. Water was brought from the Fuller place just across the road from the school. This was still served from a commuiu'l water pail and dip­ per. About 1912. a well wss drilled at the school so there was a constant water sup­ ply for the students. Lunch pails were left in the entryway where in the winter it was not unusual for them to freeze by noontime. There was a Round Oak heating stove to keep the building warm. During the noon hour the children carried in the wood to keep the fire going. Ora Monroe, Johnny Bowman and Helen Kinne (Huwe) are some of the teachers who taught at Quailtrap. When Helen Huwe was teaching there (1926-1928) she had 28 pupils. Water was still pumped by hand, but individ­ ual drinking cups were in use. An eighth grade boy split the wood for the sto\c during his lunch hour. Helen boarded with the Fuller family across from the school. Boarding the teacher with families in the school district was a common practice. Quailtrap was consolidated with Nashville Public Schools in the early 1940s. The build­ ing is still standing. It is being used as a pri­ vate residence. t KVv-^-Xarpets Need Cleaning?' 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Inc. lor a special exception use pennit and site plan approval for a proposed sand and gravel mining operation upon prop­ erties owned by Barbara Osgood (Tax Parcel ID *07-018-004-50) and by Robert and Nancy Anders (Tax Parce ID 407-018-003-00) and generally described as being located south of Keller Road on the west side of Otis Lake Road at and in the vicinity of 6744 Otis Lake Road in Hope Township. The subject property is located in the ‘AR’ Agriculture and Rural Residential District zoning classification. Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the foregoing application(s) by the Hope Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time dunng regular business hours up to the date of the hearing and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said hearing. By Ordinance and statute, the Planning Commission has the right at or following said public nearing to deny, approve, or approve with conditions the foregoing application(s). Anyone interested in reviewing the Zoning Ordinance pertinent to the foregoing may examine a copy of the same at the Hope Township Hall during regular busi­ ness hours of regular business days hereafter until the time of said hsaring and may further examine the same at said public hearing. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and senrices. s>tch as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon lour (4) days’ "notice to the Hope Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. Jim L. Carr. Zoning Administrator HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 S. M-43 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2464 TOWNSHIP OF BARRY COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BROOKLODGE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Barry, Barry County. Michigan, has determined to construct road improvements consisting of the paving of BrooWodge Road between Hickory Road and Sheffield Road to serve properties located within Brooklodge Road Improvement Special Assessment District No. 1 (the 'District') (the 'Improvements'), pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954. as amended. The Township Board has tentatively determined that all or part of the cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefited by the Improvements and which together comprise the following pro­ posed special assessment district: BROOKLODGE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 Lots and parcels numbered: 08-03-027-008-00 08-03-027-009-01 38-03-027-009-02 08-03-027-012-00 08-03-027-012-10 08­ 03-027-012-20 08-03-028-096-00 08-03-028-096-20 08-03-028-096-60 08-03-028-096-70 08-03­ 028-096-75 08-03-028-096-80 08-03-028-096-85 06-03-034-001 -09 08-03-034-001-10 08-03-034­ 001-11 08-03-034-001-12 08-03-034-002-10 08-03-034-002-20 08-03-034-002-30 08-03-034-002­ 40 08-03-034-002-50 08-03-034-003-00 08-03-034-003-02 08-03-034-003-02 08-03-034-003-30 08-03-034-007-00 08-03-150-001-00 08-03-150-002-00 08-03-150-003-00 08-03-150-004-00 06­ 03-150-005-00 08-03-150-006-00 08-03-150-007-00 06-03-150-008-00 06-03-150-009-00 MAP OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT | j Boundary of Brooklodge Road Improvement Special Assessment District Nu. 1 TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Barry will hold a public hear­ ing at a special meeting of the Township Board on October 11. 2005, at 7.00 p.m.. at the Barry Township Hall. 155 E. Orchard Street. Delton Michigan 49046, within the Township. to hear and con­ sider any objections to the proposed Improvements, the District and all other matters relating to said Improvements and the District TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and .stimates of cost for the Improvements are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUH OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donna Ohlnch. A Mamed Woman and Korey Kidder. A Single Individual, and Roger W. Ohlnch Jr.. Her Husband, original mortgagor(s). to The Provident Bank d/b*a Provident Consumer. Mortgagee, dated October 30. 2002. and recorded on September 22. 2003 in instrument 1113862. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due a* the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Two Thousand Five Hundred Ninety-Five And 85/100 Dollars ($72.595 85). including interest at 7.87% per annum Under the power of sale contained rt said mort­ gage and tiie statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice ts hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM on October 13,2005 Said premises are situated m Village of Freeport. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 of Block 1 of Samuel Roush's Addition to the Village of Freeport. According to the Recorded Plat Thereof. Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: September 15. 2005 For more information, please call: FC X 240 593 1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. f/k/a Countrywide Funding Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File *066691F01 aawsias FQRECLQSURLNQT1CE THIS NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the terms and condi­ tions o! a Mortgage made by DOUGLAS J EZINGA and DARCI EZINGA. husband and wife, ol 6025 Cherry Valley Road. Middleville. Michigan 49333. 'o CHOICEONE BANK, a Michigan banking corpora­ tion, of 109 East Division. Sparta. Michigan 49345. Mortgagee The Mortgage is dated August 23. 2001. and is recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan on October 25. 2001. as Instrument num­ ber 1068736 The sum claimed h. be due and owing on the Mortgage as of the date of the Notice is Twenty Thousand Seven Hundred Eighteen Dollars and 51/100 ($20,718.54) including principal and interest Under the power of sate contained m said Mortgage anj the statute m such case made and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, tte 27th day of October. 2005. at 1W p.m. in the afternoon, local time, said Mortgage will be foreclosed at a sale at public auction to the high­ est bidder at the East door of the Courthouse at 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (that being the place of holding Circuit Court in said County), of the premises and land described in the Mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due on the Mortgage, together with interest, legal costs, and charges and expens­ es. including the attorney fee. and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its interest Said premises are situated m the Thomappte Township. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as follows: PARCEL A: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 8. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. NORTH 130 FEET. THENCE WEST 335 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 130 FEET. THENCE FAST 335 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING PARCEL B; PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4. OF THE SOUTHEAST. 1/4. SECTION 8. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING 130 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THEREOF. THENCE WEST 335 FEET. THENCE NORTH 130 FEET. THENCE EAST 335 FEET THENCE SOUTH 130 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING PPN: 08014-008-013-00 Commonly known as 6025 Cherry Valley Road. Middleville. Ml 49333 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sate unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241. in which case the redemption penod-shail be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: September 14. 2005 ChoiceOne Bank. Mortgagee Ingrid A Jensen, Attorney for ChoiceOne Bank Law. Weathers & Richardson. PC. 333 Bridge Street NW. Suite 800 Grand Rapids. Michigan 49504 Notice Ol Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DZ37 COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN.’ORMATtON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damegee. If any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid emount ten­ dered st sele, plus I nterest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made n the conditions of a mortgage made by Heather R Cappon. a married woman and Jason Cappon. iwr husband, original mortgagors). to Lender LTD. dba Lake State Funding. Mortgagee, dated October 22. 2004. and recorded on December 10. 2004 m instrument 1138536. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Washington Mutual Bank FA as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due st the date hereof the sum al One Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Seven And 69/100 Dollars ($187.967 69). including interest at 8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such esse made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on October 27. 2005. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of Section 16. Town 3 North, Range 9 West, distant West 1710.83 feet from the East 1/4 post of said Section: thence South 01 degrees 06 minutes W seconds East 747.87 feet; thence South 87 degrees 55 minutes 06 seconds West 298.47 feet: thence North 01 degrees 04 minutes 57 sec­ onds West 758.71 feet to said East and West 1/4 line; thence East along said 1/4 line 298.06 leet to the place of beginning. Subject to an easement to. public highway purposes over the Northerly 33 feet thereof The redemption period shall bo 12 months from the date of such sate Dated: September 29. 2005 For more Infix ination, please cal: FC R 248 593 1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Washington Mutual Bank f/k/a Washington Mutual Bank FA 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite /067310F01 owssn Notice Of Mortgage rorectoeure 9aJe THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE W ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgages. In that event, your demegee. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid emount ten­ dered at aeie, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Ryan R Stubblefield and Brandi L Stubblefield. h-.iband and wife, original mortgagor s). to Brjrdmooi Financial Services. Inc, Mortgage*.!. dated December 15. 1999, and recorded on December 17. 1999 in instrument 1039236. and assigned by mesne assignments to First Nationwide Mortgage Corporation as assignee by an assignment. t. Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage tfvn is claimed to be duo a* the date hereof the sum of Ninety Thousand Se**enty-Frve And 25/100 Dc’lars ($90,075.25), including interest at 6% per annum Undec the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiU be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, al pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on October 20. 2005. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot(s) 1010 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof The redemption period shad be 6 months from iic date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 60CJ241a. in which case the redemption period shad be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 22. 2005 For more information, please cal: FC W 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For CitiModgage. Inc. as successor in interest to First Nationwide Mortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Sle 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File *014571F04 PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Barry Dated September 21. 2005 Debra Dewey-Perry, Township Clerk CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a mortgage gwen by Jerry L and Patricia J MidkM. husband and wife, to Portage Commerce Bank dated February 5. 2004, and recorded February 13. 2004. n Barry County records at 1122220. and modrfccaaon there­ of dated August 6. 2004. recorded September 7. 2004. at 1133494 of Barry County records. « bong foreclosed on by Portage Commerce Bank lor nonpa/mei’t of principal and interest The property 'xibject to this fort-tosure is described as: Township of r-nwteviae. County ol Barry Commencin'j at the West 1/4 comer of Section 12. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. Prainevilte Township. Barry County. Michigan, thence North Of 05' 17- West. 66 00 feet along the West me of said Section 12; thence North 89* 35' 02* East 841 74 feet along the North line of Oak Drive; thence Northeasterly 50.27 leet along the arc of a curve to the right, the radus of which is 90 21 feet, the central angle ol which is 31° 55 35'. and the chord of which bears North 15* 57' 47" East. 49 62 leet; thence North 31* 55' 34' East. 394 69 leet. thence North 00* 24' 58' West. 197.29 feet to the true point of beginning; thence North 00* 24' 58' West. 299.77 leet; thence North 82“ 22' 58' West. 369 46 feet to an intermediate traverse line of the shore of Upper Crooked Lake, thence along said intermediate traverse line South 21* 26' 18" East. 269 33 leet. thence North 89" 35' 02' East. 269 22 feet to the point ol beginning Including lands lying between said intermediate traverse bne and the waters of Upper Crooked Lake, a limited by the side Imes extended to the water edge Together with and subject to a non-exdusive private easement for ingress, egress and public utility purposes tor Crooked Lake. 66 leet wide. 33 feet each side of a centerline described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of Section 12. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, Prairieville Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence North 01* 05'17- West. 66 00 leet along the West line of said Section 12; thence North 89* 35' 02* East. 841.74 feet along the North line of Oak Drive to the true point of beginning of said centerline; thence Northeasterly 5027 leet along the arc of a curve to the nght. the radius of which is 90.21 feet, the central angle of which is 31* 55'35-. and ttn chord of whch bears North 15* 57' 47* East. 49 62 feet, thence North 31* 55' 34' East. 394.69 feet; thence North 00* 24' 58* West. 578.91 feet to a point hereinafter described Reference Point "A* and tt« end of said described centerline. Also, a circular extension of said easement lor culde-sac purposes, of 50 toot radius, center on afore­ mentioned Reference Point “A*. Commonly known as 11354 Sunfish Drive. Delton. Ml PP* 08-12-012-005-04 There is currently due and owing on the mort­ gage $152,555.90 exclusive of taxes, costs and attorney fees, bearing interest at the rate of 6250%. If on or betrxe six (6) months from the date of the record^ of the Sheriff's Deed, the mortgagor does 'Ot r»1ecm, the mortgagor wiH lose all ownership r*;nts to ttto property. The foreclosure sale of this property win take place on Thursday. October 27. 2005 at 10O p.m. at the east door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State. Hastings. Michigan William E Rheaume Attorney at Law Dated September 22. 2005 222 North Washington Sq . Ste 210 Lansing. Ml 48333 (517)371-5579 o^, Synopsis PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting September 14. 2005 Meeting was called to order at 700 P.M Roii Call Present Supervisor Herzog. Clerk Nrhols *;nd Trustees Rrctue and Kennedy Ausent: Treasurer Nottingham AltonKec Sparks, and members of the public Approved ager.da with additions Approved rr..nutej of August Board Meeting as presented Public comment: Cary, । -angone. and Barb Cchy stated reason against mere<«sing the distance requiring sewer hoex up Received Commissioners repo." Received BPH. Hickory Comers Pine Lake Fire Department reports Received Thank you from Hickory Comen Rre Dept to Pne Lake Fire ft Prainevilte Police Prairieville Police Report placed on file Barry County Sheriff s report placed on file Parks report received Health Department Eric Pessell regarcing Health Dept compliance before zoning compliant Tabled Sheip Lake Drive Special Assessment District No. 05-01 until next month Break Adopted Ordinance * 122 Amendments to Southwest Barry Count/ Sewage Disposal System Passed Barry County Hazard Mitigation Plan Resolution Approved placement of delinquent sewer GuR Lake A SWBCSWA on tax roll Appointed Dan Jeska as Land Division Officer Clerk s report placed on fite Approved Bob Bruce A Third Generation tor cemetery work lor 90 days to replace S & P Planning & Zoning Survey for Master Land Use Plan wiU go out next week Scheduled Special meeting for Sept 2“ J 7Wto discuss North / Lakeshore Drive Approved up to 2 board members to attend MTA 2005 Retreat Approved bills in the amount of $210,506.87 Meeting adjourned at 9:45P.M Normajean Nichols. Clerk Attested to by Mike Herzog. Supervisor m‘ITn NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, October 10. 2005 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, second floor of City Hall, for the purpose of receiving public comment and making a determination on the application of USA Recycle for an industrial facilities tax abatement as permitted by Public Act 198 of 1974. as amended. For additional information, about the application contact the City Assessor at 269.945.2468 or at City Hall, 201 East State Street. Hastings. The City will provide reasonable and necessary aids and services for persons with disabilities uponfive days notice to the City Clerk by calling 269.945.2468 or TDD call relay services at 800 649 3777 Rental sizes available: 10x10 pop-ups, 16x16, 20x20, 20x30 canopies. Seif Sen ices: You pick it up & return iL Full Senices: We set it up & take it down. Tables • Chairs • Coolers & Hot Boxes Call any time. Bob Dormer, 517-726-1084 ' Thomas E. Emery City Clerk SNOW PLOWING Hastings & Middleville Areas 616-889-0514 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 6. 2005 - Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert A Wood Jr a single man. original mortgagc'(s). to Amenfirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 27. 2001. and recorded on July 9. 2001 in instrument 1062752. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Homeside Lending, Inc as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Five And 19-100 Dollars (S154.965.19). including interest at 7 75°» per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings at 1 00 PM. on October 20.2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 20 acres of the West 100 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 14. Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Assyria Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate Dated: September 22 2005 For more information, please call: FC R 248 593 1305 Trott & Trott PC Attorneys For Washington Mutual Bank successor in interest by merger to Homeside Lending. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite <028492F02 omimsi THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeremy M Levandoski and Elizabeth A. Levandoski. Husband and Wife, to Chase Home Finance LLC successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated August 25. 2003 and recorded August 29. 2003 in Instrument Number 1112279, Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mort­ gage the sum of Eighty-One Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Four and 83/100 Dollars ($81,194 83) mdudmg interest at the rate of 6 50% per annum Under the power of sale contained :n the mortgage and the s a'utes of the State of Michigan rotice is hereby g.ven that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises. or some part ol then . at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on November 3, 2005 The premises are located in the Township of Rutland. Barry County. -Achtgan. and are described as: Lot 18 of Pine Haven Estates according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 5 of Plats, on Page 95 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property ts determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the bor­ rower In that event, your damages, if any. are lim­ ited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate Dated October 6. 2005 ORLANS ASSO­ CIATES PC Attorneys for Chase Home Finance LLC. successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation . As Mortgagee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No 310 0234 ASAP725453 10/6 10/13. 10/20. 10/27 MMSn) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Anthony J. Marzic. an unmarried man. Mortgagor, to Oak Street Mortgage LLC Mortgagee, dated the 21st day of February. 2005 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan on the 7th day of March. 2005 in Document No 1142363 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Thirty Nine Thousand Five Hundred Fifty & 80/100 (SI 39.550 80). and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been insti­ tuted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now. therefore by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pur­ suant to statute of the State of Michigan m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 20th day of October. 2005 at 1 00 o dock pm Local Time, said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sate at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Ml (that being the building where ’he Circuit Court for the County of Barry is hekf). of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as afore­ said on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 8.75000% par annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Barry. County of Barry. State of Michigan, ana described as follows, to wrt: That part of the Northwest Fractional 1/4 of Section 5. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described as commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 5; thence 1 degrees 12" 15" East on the West Section hne. 122.89 feet of the place of begin­ ning of this description; thence continuing South 1 degree 12’ 15* East on the West on section lin. 794 11 feet; thence North 89 degrees 15‘ 29* East parallel with the North section hne. 1121.00 feet to Brickyard Road; thence North 01 degrees 12’ 15* West along said Road. 328 00 feet; thence North 75 degrees 57’ 15* West 227 00 feet, thence North 01 degrees 12’ 15" West 24.05 feet; thence South 89 degrees 15’ 29*Wesl 1307 feet thence North 00 degrees 44 31* West 362 00 feet (21 rods 15 5 feet); thence Northwesterly 65 00 feet on a 20 degree curve to the left to the far end ol a chord which bears North 7 degrees 12’ 33* Wst, 64 86 feet; thence South 89 degrees 15' 29" West. 63b 25 feet (38.5 rods): thence Southwesterly on a 10 degree curve to the left a distance of 225.02 feet to the far end of chord which bears South 37’ 24* Wst. 252.92 feet to the place of beginning Dunng the twelve (12) mtnths immediately fol­ lowing the sate, the property may be redeemed except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600 3241a. the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale Dated 9/22/2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc Mortgagee Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR ORTCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Manno M Vivaldi, a married man and Luanda R Vivaldi, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Independent Mortgage Co West Ml. Mortgagee, dated April 24. 2001. and recorded on May 7. 2001 m instrument 1059193. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Mortgage Company, an Ohio Corporation as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records Michigan, on winch mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-One And 91/100 Dollars ($105,861 91) mcluding inter­ est at 6 625% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice rs hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 00 PM. o. October 27. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Thornappte. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Unit No. 2 of Thornappte Hills Site Condominium, according to the Master Deed recorded tn Liber 560. Pages 416 thru 473. inclu­ sive. Barry County Records and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No 5. together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in the above Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978 as amended. Thornappte Township, Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: September 29. 2005 For more information, ptease call: FC S 248 593 1304 Trott 6 Trott. PC Attorneys For Chase Home Finance. LLC succes­ sor by merger to Chase Mortgage Company, an Ohio Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite <067144F01 needs have been met. BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on rie 13th day ol SEPTEMBER. 2005. at a reg­ ular meeting ol.the Township Boarrj ol Baltimore Township adopted an Ordinance which provides, in summary, as follows: An Ordinance to permit the xllection of charges for the provision of emer­ gency services, so as to allow the recovery of the actual costs and expenses incurred by the Township or the BIRCH Fire District Therefore. Bafimore Township. Earry County. Michigan ordains: FABRIZIO A BROOK. P C Attorney for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 388 W Big Beaver Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 248-362-2600 Pub 9/22 - 10/13 PART A: - Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant Removes - Fine scratches,road grime & oxidation ■ Safe for dearcoat finishes - HASTINGS DETAIL Blood drive set at KCC Wednesday lion. A member of America s Bkxxl Centers. Michigan Community Bkxxl Centers also participates in the National Bkxxl Exchange and regularl) responds to requests for blood across the nation, after making sure all local Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BZ USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS This Mte may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ oned at sate, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Dwayne R Toggart and Tonya M Taggart, husband and wife original mortgagors). to Advanta National Bani< Mortgagee, dated December 21,1999. and record­ ed on January 5, 2000 in instrument 1039837 and assigned by sate Mortgagee to Bankers Trust Company of California. N.A., as Custodian and Trustee as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eleven Thousand Eight Hundred Six And 75'100 Dollars ($11,806.75). including interest at 10.25% pe annum. Under the power of sate contained in sate mort­ gage arte the statute in such case made ana pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that sate mortgage writ be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings at 1:00 PM. on November 3. 2005. Sate premises are situated in Village of Freeport Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 5. Block 4. Village of Freeport, and the West 60 feet of Lot 6 o« Block 4. Village of Freeport, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded m Liber 1 of Plats. Page 22. reserving the South 8 feet there­ from for street purposes The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated October 6. 2005 Fof more information, please call: FC S 248 593 1304 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys For Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee, f/k/a Banker Trust Company of California. N A as Custodian and Trustee 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File <068456F01 NOTICE OF ORDINANCE NO. 2005-1 ADOPTION 1 SI 0 ST** SCHOO. BO. The public is invited to help Kellogg Community College save lives and boost the community's bkxxl supply by donating blood from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m Wednesday. Oct. 12. in the break nx»m al the Hastings on M-179 west of the city limits. The drive will be held in conjunction with Michigan Community Blood Centers, which supplies KM) percent of the regular blood sup­ ply for PenniK’k Hospital. According lo Michigan Community Blood Centers recruiter Holly Reed, maintaining a sufficient supply of all components in all bkxxl types at all times is a constant chal­ lenge. "As Hurricanes Katrina and Rita have made us all aware, community preparedness is essential.” said Reed. "The bkxxl that is donated today won’t be available for transfu­ sion until tomorrow or the next day. so dona­ tions need lo flow in steadily every day to fully suppl) the hospitals we serve." Any health) person age 17 or older who weighs at least IK) pounds ma) be eligible to give bkxxl every 56 days. A non-profit bkxxl bank. Michigan Community Bkxxl Centers provides 100 per­ cent of the regular bkxxl supply for hospitals in several major regions of the stale with a combined population of more than 1.5 mil­ Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION . WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Paul L Hawkins, a single man. original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc . as nominee for tender. Mortgagee, dated Apnl 26. 2004, and recorded on April 29. 2004 in instrument 1126594. m Barry county records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Four And 57/100 Dollars ($89,554 57). includ­ ing interest at 5.875% per annum Under the power of sate contained m sate mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and proteed. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 00 PM. on October 27. 2005 Sate premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as A parcel of land located .n the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 35 in Town 3 North and Range 8 West adjoining the Easterly boundary of the church property sate property being described as follows. Beginning at a pomt on the North line of sate Section 35. sate point being 23 Rods West of the Northeast comer of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 35. running thence South 181.5 feet thence North 54 degrees 54 min­ utes 00 seconds East 212 leet. thence North 59.5 feet to the intersection with the North line ol Section 35. thence West along the sate North hne 173 25 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol such sale Dated: September 29. 2005 For more information, otease call: FC X 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. as nominee for lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File <066754F01 or-w. I .2^1 269 / 945-5607 Section I - Scope and Purpose This section authorizes the imposition of chc-ges permitting recovery of the actual costs incurred by the Township. BIRCH Fire District or other providers of emergency services in the Township, when providing public safety related services to residents and non-residents ol the BIRCH Fire District or lite township. so as to protect the Township and the BIRCH Fire district from incurring eztrao.-Sn’ry costs resulting from provision of emergency response service. Section II - Definitions In this section definitions are set forth in the Ordinance, which is available ter review at the Township Offices by appointment with the clerk. Section III - Cost Recovery Authorization This section says that the Township and/or BIRCH Fire Departmeni may recover all costs incurred in connection with a public safety or fire emergency inci­ dent Such costs may be the joint and separate responsibility of the responsible party. Section IV - Billing and Collection of Assessable Costs and Expenses This section says: (a) The City derk shall mail an invoice to the responsible party that shall be due and payable within 30 days of mailing If a responsible party appeals the assessable costs, pursuant to Section 5. such costs shall be due and payable 30 days from the date of the determination of the appeal (b) The Township and/or BIRCH Fire district shall have a lien for unpaid costs and expenses incurred. The Township and/or BIRCH Fire District may enforce such lien in any manner provided by law. Section V - Procedure for Appealing Assessable Costs Assessable costs may be appealed subject to the procedure specified in this section. Section VI - Other Remedies This section allows the Township and/or BIRCH Fire Distnct to pursue any other remedy, or institute any appropriate action or proceeding as permitted by law to collect assessable fees Section VII - No Limitation of Liability This section says that the recovery of assessable fees pursuant hereto does not limit the responsible party's liability under local, state, or federal law. WAL-MART Portrait Studio Phetoqraphrr Hewn: lOwn-Ipm Photoqraphff will be available their days only: Thursday, October 6 through Monday, October 10 Hastings (West M-43) Parts B. C, and D: Severability, Effective Date, and Repeal This section says that if this Ordinance, or any portion thereof, is. for any rea­ son. held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such por­ tion shall be deemed a separate provision and such holding shall not alect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its publication All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE thal said Ordinance will take effect September 13. 2005 A tree copy of this Ordinance may be obtained or inspected at the Township Office, address below, by appointmenl with the Township Clerk Baltimore Township Board 3100 E. Dowling Road Hastings. Ml 49058 Penelope Ypma. Clerk. Telephone; 269-945-3228 �Page 12 - Thursday, October 6, 2005 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered st sals, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage maoe by Neal F. Eliott and Michelle Ettaott. his wife, original mortgagor(s). to National City Mortgage Services Co.. Mortgagee, dated November 26, 2001. and recorded on December 4. 2001 In instrument 1070728, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there <s claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Four And 72/100 Dollars ($82,454 72). including interest at 6.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises, or seme part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 10O PM. on October 13. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Units 3 and 4. Guernsey Highlands, a condominium according to the Master Deed recorded in Liber 636. on Page 592; and First Amendment recorded ..I uber 668, on Page 222; and Second Amendment recorded in Document No. 1002532. Together with rights in general common elements and in limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and oesenbed in Act 59 of the Pubbc Acts of 1978. as amended. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date ol such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period she" be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: Septemuc' 15. 2005 For more information. please call: FC F 248 593 1313 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For National City Mortgage Services Co. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #066126F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your demegee, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered st sate, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Shawn M Carter, a single man. original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . as nominee for tender. Mortgagee, dated February 26. 2004. and recorded on March 2. 2004 in instrument 1123024. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the. date hereof ;he sum of Nmety-One Thousand Eight Hundred Sa»y And 17/100 Dollars ($91,860 17). including interest at 8.45% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice ts hereby given that said mortgage writ be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on October 13. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as Commencing 760 feet Soutn from the Northwest comer of Section 20. Town 2 North. Range 7 West; thence South on the section line 700 feet; thence East 387 feet; thence North parallel to the Section Ime 700 feet: thence West 397 feet to the Point of Beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date oi such sate Dated September 15. 2005 For more information, please cafl: FC H 248 593.1X0 Trott & Trott. P.C Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for tender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #065629F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt col­ lector attempting to collect a debt Any information obtained will be used for this purpose If you are m the Military, please contact our office at the number listed betew MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a certain mortgage maoe by Shon Harwood and Kathy Harwood, Husband and Wile to WMC Mortgage Corp, a California Corporation Mortgagee, dated June 19. 2001 and recorded July 5. 2001 in Instrument • 1062568. Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank as Trustee, by assignment dated July 6. 2001 and recorded May 16. 2002 in Instrument # 1080601 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Three Dollars and No Cents ($68 443 00) including interest 9.375% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday, November 10, 2005 Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as The following desenbed premises is situated in the Village of Nashville. Barry County. Michigan to Wit Beginning at a point on the East-West 1/4 line of Section 36. Town 3 North. Range 7 West, distant West 1763.87 feet from the East 1/4 Post of said Section 36 thence south 300 feet thence West 157 00 feet thence North 300 00 fee;, thence East 157 00 feet along said East-West 1/4 i.ne to the place of begin­ ning, subfect to an casement for public highway purposes over the Nuriherty 33 feet thereof. Commonly known as 832 Sherman St. Nashville Mi 49073 The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: OCTOBER 1. 2005 JPMorgan Chase Bank as Trustee. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys Potestivo & Associates. PC 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Fite No 05-39027 ASAP725850 10/06 10/13, 10/20 10/27 0M-M Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFACE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sate, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Paul Steven Bruxvoort and Marci Ann Bruxvoort aka Marci Bruxvoort. husband and wife, original mortgagors), to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc. Mortgagee, dated March 24. 2003. and recorded on Apnl 21. 2003 in instrument 1102466. in Barry county records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Two And 19/100 Dollars ($137,962 19). including interest at 6125% per annum. Under the power ol sate contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice ts hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of tnem at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1.60 PM. on October 20.2005 Said premises are situated m Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11, Town 4 North. Range 10 West, described as Beginning at a point on the East line of said Northwest 1/4 which is South 00 degrees 11 minutes 10 seconds East 1597.88 feet from the North 1/4 comer of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 11 minutes 10 seconds East 210.0 feet along said East line; thence South 89 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds West 237.26 feet parallel with the North hne of said Northwest 1/4: thence North 75 degrees 46 minutes 20 seconds West 250 50 feet to the centerline of Whttneyvifte Road; thence North 14 degrees 13 minutes 40 seconds East 152.75 feet along said centertine; thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds East 441.85 feet to the Place of Beginning Subfoct to Highway nghi-ofway over the Westerly 33 feet thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale c! such sate Dated September 22. 2005 For more information, please call: FC D 248 593 1309 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Wells Fargo Bank. NA fka Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4066405F01 £ Fig in and see '*i ( the fall colors of Yankee Springs State Park Hastings Airport (9D9) ( 3005 Murphy Drtw. HuUngi. MI 49058 FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has been made in the terms and condi­ tions of a Mortgage made by DOUGLAS J EZINGA and DARCI EZINGA. husband and wife, of 6025 Cherry Valley Road Middled Michigan 49333 to CHOICEONE BANK, a Michigan banking corpora­ tion. of 109 East Division. Sparta Michigan 49345 Mortgagee The Mortgage is dated May 4.1999. and is recorded in the Office of the Register ol Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan on May 11. 1999. as Instrument number 1029390 The sum claimed to be due and owing on the Mortgage as of the date of this Notice is EightyOne Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Six Dollars and 88/1 OOths ($81,566 88) including principal and interest Under the power of sale contained in said Mortgage and the statute in such case maae and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, the 10th day of November. 2005 at 1 00 pm in the afternoon, local time, said Mortgage will be foreclosed at a sate at oublic auction to the high­ est bidder at the East door of the Courthouse at 220 W State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (that being the place of holding Circuit Court in said County), of the premises and land desenbed in the Mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay amount due on the Mortgage, together wrth interest, legal costs, and charges and expenses, including the attorney tee and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to pro­ tect its interest Said premises are situated in Thornapple Township. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as follows PARCEL A BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 8. TOWN 4 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST. NORTH 130 FEET. THENCE WEST 335 FEET. THENCE SOUTH IX FEET. THG4CE EAST 335 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING PARCEL B PART OF THE SOUTHEAST OF 1/4. OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4. SECTION 8 TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING 130 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THEREOF. THENCE WEST 335 FEET. THENCE NORTH 1X FEET. THENCE EAST 335 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 1X FEET. TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING PPN 08014-008-013-00 Commonly known as 6025 Cherry Valley Road. Middleville, Ml 49333 The redemption penod shall be six (6) months from the date of such sate unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wrth 1948 CL 600 3241. in which case the redemption penod shall be X days from the date of such sale Dated September X. 2005 ChoiceOne Bank. Mortgagee Ingnd A. Jenson. Attorney for ChoiceOne Bank Law. Weathers & Richardses PC. 333 Bridge Street NW. Suite 800 Grand Rapids. Michigan 49504 OMBTOI Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOP THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARYDUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed sotefy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven Hanson and Jennifer Hanson, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation a New Jersey Corporation. Mortgagee, dated March 23. 2004. and recorded on Apnl 26. 2004 in instrument 1126399. tn Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date heieof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Erghty-Three And 35/IX Dollars ($137,583.35). including interest at 6% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice ts hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:X PM. on October 13. 2005 Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 48. Mtsty Ridge No. 2. according lo the recocted plat thereof tn Liber 6 of Plats, on Page 49 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: September 15. 2005 For more information, please call FC S 248 593 1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Chase Home Finance. LLC succes­ sor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation 304X Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 4X25 5822 File #066217F01 Sat., Oct. ISth £ Sun., Oct. 16th , On the east end of the Md at the administration building BRATS & HOT DOG WEEKEND THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. AK’< INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made >n the conditions of a .nortgage made by David M Clawson a single man to Navigator Mortgage Banking. L.L.C . A Michigan L.L.C, mort­ gagee. dated September 28. 2000 and recorded October 5. 20X in Instrument Number 1050375. Barry County Records Said mortgage ts now held by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc by assignment dated October 2 2X2 and recorded on November 8 2X2 in Instrument lumber 1091304 Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Seven and 47/1X Dollars l $96 587 47) including interest at the rate of 8 25% per annum Under the power of sate con­ tained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pari of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:X p.m. on November 3. 2X5 The premises are located in the Township of Baltimore, Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as Lots 24 and 25 of Cappon s County Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats Page 52 Also, the East 1/2 of part of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 4. Town 2 North. Range 8 West described as: Beginning at the Northeast comer of Outiot ‘D" of the Plat of Cappon s Country Acres as recorded m Liber 5 of Plats. Page 52 and running thence North 7 Degrees 20 Minutes 55 Seconds West 622 50 feet thence North 89 Degrees 32 Minutes X Seconds East 704 68 feet to the North and South 114 hne of said Section thence South X Degrees 27 Minutes X Seconds East along said 1/4 hne. 618.X feet to the Northeast comer of Lot 25 of said Plat, thence South 89 Degrees 32 Minutes X Seconds West along the North Lines of Lots Numbered 21 through 25 inclusive of said pfat. 630.X feet to the Place of Beginning The redemp­ tion period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §6X 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of the sate TO ALL PURCHASERS The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with lhe borrower In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate Dated October 6. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronick Registration Systems. Inc . As Assignee PO Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48X7-5041 (248) 457-10X Fde No 310.0307 ASAP725845 10-6. 10/13. 1(V20. 10/27 <m«i«a AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE NOTIFY (248) 362-61X IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been maoe in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Steven M Hawthorne, a single man of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to Flagstar Bank. FSB dated the 28th day uf January. AD 2000. and recorded in the office uf the Register of Deeds, lor the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 2nd day of February. AD 2X0, in tnstrument No 1040792 of Barry Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be cue. at the date ol inis notice, for principal' and rarest, the uum ot S403 337 33 (Four hundreu Three thou­ sand. Three hundred Thirty Sevin dollars and Thirty Three cents) including interest there on at 9.87% (nine point eight seven) percent oer annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in Kju.’y hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt socureo hy sad mortgage or any pan thereof Now. ti.eretore. by virtue of the power of sate contained it said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on . the 27th day of October. A.D . 2005. at 1.X o'clock said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sate at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Barry County. Michigan, of the premises described m said mortgage Which said premises are described as follows All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township ot Hastings, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and desenbed as follows to wit Lot 11. INDIAN HILLS, as recorded in Uber 4 of Plats. Page 53. Barry County Records, also com­ mencing at the Southwest comer ol said Lot 11 for place of beginning thence South X feet to the Hastings City knits; thence East 120 feet; thence North to comer common to Lots 10 and 11 of said Plat; thence West on Seaion line of Lot 11.1X feet to the place of beginning, ail being a part of the Southeast 1/4 of Seaion 6. Town 3 North. Range 8 West Commonly known as 575 Indian Hills Drive Tax ID 08-006-325-01 1-X The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned tn accordance with 1943CL 6X 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sate Dated September 22. 2X5 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO . L P.A By Daniel E Best. (P-58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weltman. Weinberg & Rets Co.. L P.A. 755 W Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Tioy. Michigan 48084 WWR#041X940 Pub 9/22 - 10/20 STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT - FAMILY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF HEARING CASE NO. 04-6901 -NA; 04-6902-NA; 04-6903-NA PETTRON NO. 04005854 TO; Rebecca Sheldon whose addresses is unknown and whose interest m the matter may be barred or afteaed by the following •N THE MATTER OF Steaven McShane DOB 02/15/1990. Bndgette Burton DOB W3/1992 and Stacey Ossewaarde DOB 11/9/1993 A petition requesting the court to take junsdction of the above named rmnor(s) has been filed In this court. A hearing on ttie petition will be conducted by the court on Oaober 31. 2005 at 8X a m in Barry County Trial Court. 206 W Court St. Hastings Michigan 49058 IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Rebecca Sheldon personally appear before the court at the time and place stated above This hearing may result in a termination of parental rights HEARING SCHEDULED Tnai on a Petition to terminate parental rights o«Msn» THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jerry McDonald and Nancy McDonald, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . mortgagee, dated January 31. 2005 and recorded February 10. 2X5 in Instrument Number 1141325. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Six Hundred SixtySix and 52/1X Dollars ($120,666 52) mduding interest at the rate of 8 50% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings m Barry County. Michigan at 160 p.m. on November 3, 2X5 The premises are located in the Village of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lo<(*) 1194. Village o( Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 1. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned m accordance with MCLA §6X 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate TO ALL PURCHASERS The foreclosing mortgagee can resand the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tefxtered at sale Dated October 6. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Etectrontc Registration Systems. Inc. . As MortgageePO Box 5041 Troy Ml 4X07-5041 (248) 457-10X Fite No 207 3650 ASAP725847 1(V6. 10/13. 10/20. 10/27 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRC1 AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth Kenyon and Pauline M. Kenyon, husband and wife, to CrtiFinancial. Inc. mortgagee, dated August 19. 2003 and recorded August 25. 2003 in Instrument Number 1111749, and scrivener s affidavit to correa legal description submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. Barry County Records There is ciair.'id to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand One Hundred Twe.-ty-FovT and 15/1X Dollars ($114,124.15) include intetpst at the rate of 6.81% per annum Under tho povtef o» sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State ol Michigan, notice is hereby gtven that mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate o>' 'he mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at p^Ac venue ai the Bany County Courthouse in Hastens in Barrr County. Michigan at 1X p.m on October n. 2005. The premises are located in the T->wnship of Barry. Barry County. Michigan, and are ascribed as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of tie East 1/2 of the Southwest 114 of Section 5. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, for the beginning, thence East 4 Rods, thence South 10 Rods, thence West 4 rods; thence North 10 Rods to the beginning. ALSO com­ mencing at the Northwest comer of the East ’/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 5; thence Snuth 10 Rods from the place of beginning, thence East 4 Rods; thence South 13 Rods 5 1/2 teet; thence West 4 Rods; thence North 13 Rods 5 1/2 teet to the beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §300.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can resand the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate Dated September 15. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys lor Citi Financial. Inc. As Mortgagee PO Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48X7-5O41 (248) 457-1 OX Fite No 293 0149 ommxo Now accepting new patients BUAKFASTMOAM - 10i30 AM I Child (13 * Ivy Woods Condominiums • Hastings $1,50 UJOTDIW 1'tM AM - <i00 PM Brats, IM Dafe BaM Bou, Cate CMM (13 A aaAar)... M-SO >EE THE SPECTACULAR FALL COLORS FROM THE AIR ' Fa>l Color ► Airplane Rides Unlit 12*5.00 • CkiU (114 Uster) $15.00 ? Dr. Mike Callton. D.C. Michigan State Urworstty National CoUoge ol ChuoprnciK Nashville Chiropractic (517) 852-2070 We are a Blue Cross. Blue PPG. Medicare. Medcaid and PPOM provider �The Hastings Sanner - Thursday. October 6. 2005 - Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT CIRCUIT DIVISION FILE NO. 05-508-CZ ORDER TO ANSWER HON. JAMES H. FISHER RUTH E. VELDT TRUST. Plaintiff. vs. RONALD A KEELER AND LINDA A KESLER, husband and wife. ALYCE BOSMA. GARRET E BOSMA MILTON CRAMER AND NANCY CRAMER Defendant TO: RONALD A. KEELER AND LINDA A KEELER. ALYCE BOSMA. GARRET E. BOSMA. At a seealon of said Court heto In the City of Hastings. County of Barry, State of Michigan, on the 26th day of September, 2005. PRESEN.. HONORABLE JAMES H. PSHER, Circuit Judge Based on the pleadings filed In the above entitled case. It is ordered that Defendants, file an Answer or Notice Claiming an Interest in the vacant land, more fully described as follows: LOTS 74 AND 75 OF WILUAf *S C. SCHULTZ PARK, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN UBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 60 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. STA^E OF MICHIGAN. by the 30th day of November, 2006, to aseert any Interest In the above described property. If the Defendants fail to do so that shall constitute .1 default in the above entitled matter, and on the uey of December, 2005 at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, this Court may take proofs and may terminate whatever Interest Defendents named above may have in and to the above described property unless an Answer Claiming an Interest In the Real Property is filed In this action or unless Defendants or their representatives appear on that date. W. M. Doherty (P41060) HON. JAMES H. PSHER (P26437) DRAFTED BY: David H. Tripp (P29290) 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (260) 945-9585 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the *oreciosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall bo ttantted solely to the return ol the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Shan Loveless a/k/a Shari L Loveless, a single woman, original mortgagor(s). to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc . Mortgagee, dated June 20. 2001. and recorded on June 27. 2001 in instrument 1062149. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Two And 41/100 Dollars ($10* .322.41). including interest at 7.375% per ahnuav-• • ■ • • ,w Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute tn such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on November 3. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Irving. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. The West 1/4 of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 36. Town 4 North. Range 9 West, lying North and Easterly of the Highway. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated: October 6. 2005 For more information, please call: FC C 248 593 1301 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4068632F01 ____ _ Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgages. In that event, your damages, if anv, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been madi in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bradley L Dutmer. a marned person and Came M Dutmer, a marned person, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for lender. Mortgagee, dated September 12, 2001. and recorded on September 18. 2001 in instrument 1066592. and modified by agreement dated February 1.2003. and recorded on July 10. 2003 in instrument 1108227. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the dale hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Two And 10/100 Dollars ($143,992.10), including inter­ est at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of •hem. at public vendue, at the Barry County Courtho ise in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on October 13. 2005. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33. Town 3 North. Range 9 West, described as: Commencing al the Northwest com-* of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 33. thence Easi 17 rods for the place of beginning, thence East 12 2/10 rods, thence South 69 2/10 rods, thence West 30 2/10 rods, thence North 37 1/10 rods, thence East 17 rods, thence North 32 rods to the place of beginning The redemption penod shall be 12 months from the date of such sate Dated September 15. 2005 For mo/e information, please call: FC F 248 593 1313 Trott 8 Trott. PC Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . as nominee for lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4066138F01 Nolice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any. shall be limit­ ed eotety to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kelly A. Weaver, a sz'gte woman, original mortgagor(s). to Gehrke Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 7.2001. and recorded on September 27.2001 m instrument 1067245. in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc. as assignee by an assign­ ment on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot Eighty-Three Thousand Two Hundred Nine And 05/100 Dollars ($83,209.05), including interest at 7.75% per annum. Unoer the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the .'mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pfb'ic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1.00 PM. on October 20. 2005 Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Commencing at a point 135 feet South of the Northeast comer of Main Street and the North Section line of Section 36, or at an iron stake or point 6 feet North of the Northwest corner of foundation of she house on said Lot. thence East 132 feet, ’hence South 50 feet, thence West 132 feet, thence North 50 feet to the place of beginning; also the South 15 feet of Lot commencing at an iron stake 10 feet North ol the Northwest comer of stone foundation ol house and stake being about 84 feet, more or less. South of the center of Section line road, running from said stake West to Main Street, thence South 75 feet, thence East 132 feet, thence North 75 feet, thence West to the place of begin­ ning The redemption period shah be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned tn accordance with MCLA 600 3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated September 22. 2005 For more information, please call. FC C 248.593 1301 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michtgan 48025-5822 Fite 4065952F01 omut Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTH PURCHASERS: Trite sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld emount ten­ dered st sate, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Martha C Lndblad. original mortgagor(s), to Advanta National Bank. Mortgagee, dated December 23. 1998. and recorded on December 30. 1998 to instrument 1023028. in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Chase Home Finance. LLC as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of Thirty-Six Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Four And 37/100 Dollars ($36,454.37), including interest at 10.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice ts hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on October 20. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Praireville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land desenbed as follows: Beginning on the Range line 937.49 feet, with bear­ ings referenced to the Michigan Plane coordinate system-zone South. North 00 degrees, 49 minutes. 14 seconds East from the Southwest comer of Section 19. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, and run­ ning thence on said range line. Norin 00 degrees 49 minutes 14 seconds East 393 42 feet to the 1/8 post on the West side of the Southwest fractional 1/4 of said Section 19; thence South 88 degrees 28 mmutes 33 seconds East on the 1/8 hne 615 38 feet; thence South 00 degrees 49 minutes 14 sec­ onds West. 392.15 feet; thence North 88 degrees 35 minutes 39 seconds West. 615.38 feet to begin­ ning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale Dated September 22. 2005 For more information, please call FC S 248 593 1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Chase Home Finance. LLC 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File 4065211F01 owmjw THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER 3ELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Aaron Woodard and Lorene Woodard, to Option One Mortgage Corporation. A California Corporation, mortgagee, dated December 16. 2004 and recorded December 17. 2004 in Instrument Number 1138855. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank. NA. as Trustee for MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2005-OPT1 by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Bany County Register of Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty and 91/100 Dollars ($97.830 91) including interest at the rate of 9 60% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Bany County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on October 20. 2005. The premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Beginning at a point on the East line of Section 31. Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Cartton Township. Barry County. Michigan, said point lying South 00 degrees 51 mmutes 46 seconds East 165.00 feet from the Northeast comer of said extension of the Northerly line of the drainage case­ ment recorded in Liber 350 of Deeds on P.-<ge 181 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan; thence South 89 degrees 25 minutes 50 seconds West along said extension ther.ee North 89 degrees 06 minutes 03 seconds East parallel wrth the North hne of said Section 31 a distance of 486 10 feet to the Place of Beginning EXCEPT beginning at a point on the East line of Section 31. Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Cartton Township. Barry County. Michigan, distant South 00 degrees 51 minutes 46 seconds East. 165 00 feet from the Northeast comer said Section 31; thence South 00 degrees 51 minutes 46 seconds East. 318 44 feet along said Section, thence South 89 degrees 16 minutes 03 seconds West. 491 53 feet; thence North 00 degrees 07 minutes 08 seconds East. 317 06 feet thence North 89 degrees 06 min­ utes 03 seconds East. 486.10 feet to the Point of Beginning. ALSO EXCEPT beginning at a point ton the East line of Section 31. Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Carlton Township. Barry County. Michigan, distant South 00 degrees 51 minutes 46 seconds East. 483 44 feet from the Northeast comer of said North 89 degrees 16 minutes 04 seconds East 491.53 feet to the Point Beginning The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sale TO ALL PURCHASERS The fore­ closing mortgagee can resand the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there ts a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale. Dated September 22, 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Weils Fargo Bank. N.A.. as Trustee for MASTR Asset Backed Secunt.es Trust 2005-OPT1 . As Assignee PO Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 221 2518 ASAP7233O5 9/22, 9/29 10/6. 10/13 Notlce Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sate, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions oi a mortgage made by Steven M McCall, an unmarried man. original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . as nominee for lender. Mortgagee, dated September 30. 2003, and recorded on February 4. 2004 in Liber 2627 on Page 525. in Allegan county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Four Hundred And 89/100 Dollars ($226,400.89). including interest at 5% per annum. ■ Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, al the East front entrance to the Allegan County Building in Allegan at 9 00 AM. on October 20. 2005 Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Gunplatn. Allegan County. Michigan, and are described as: The following parcel is also located in Prainevilte Township. Barry County. Michigan; Lot 64. Shangri La Number Two Subdivision in Sections 24 and 25. Town 1 North. Range 11 West, as recorded in Liber 10 of Plats in Pages 72.73 and 74. and Section 19 and 30. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, Prairieville Township, Barry County. Michigan, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 71. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date ol such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the dale of such sate Dated: September 15. 2005 For more information, ptease call: FC X 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite *051659F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OLR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John A. Hants, a single man, original mortgagor)s). to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc , Mortgagee, dated December 11. 2002. and recorded on January 10. 2003 in instrument 1095304. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-One Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Six And 42/100 Dollars ($71,676.42). including mteres’ at 9.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on October 27. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as A parcel of land 8 rods East and West by 10 rods North and South out of the Northwest comer of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 13, Town 1 North Range 7 West. Township of Assyria. Bany County. Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol such sate. Dated: September 29. 2005 For more information, please call: FC D 248 593 1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Wells Fargo Bank. NA f/k/a Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File *025665F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS. This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael A. Harper, a marned man and Ladonna I. Harper, a married woman, husband and wife, original mort­ gagors), to Washington Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 31. 1998. aite recorded on September 6. 1998 tn instrument 1017602. in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to HSBC Bank USA. as Trustee in trust tor Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust Inc., Asset Bsex'd Pass Through Certificates Senes 2003-HE-4 as ass-jnee by an assignment, on which mortgage mere ■: claimed to be due at the date hereof the sm of Forty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Nine And 53/100 Dollars ($48,509 53). including interest 9.45% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, of some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on October 20. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Bany. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 9 West. Desenbed as comn^nang at a point 8 RODS South of the Southeast Comer of Lot 23 of ihe Vilkage of Delton, according to the recorded Plat thereof, thence South along the West side of Highway 8 RODS, thence West 8 RODS thence North 8 RODS, thence East 8 ROOS to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the dale of such sate. Dated: September 22. 2005 For more information, ptease call FC D 248 593 1309 Trott A Trott. P.C Attorneys For HSBC Bank USA. as Trustee tn trust for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust Inc . Asset Backed Pass Through Certificates Senes 2003-HE-4 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4042726F02 PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CON TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE-Defautt has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by: TOMMY L ROScNBERG, a single man. to Woodhams Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee. dated September 18. 1992. and recorded on September 24. 1992, in Liber 555, on Page 14. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by s«d mort­ gagee to Amenhome Mortgage Corporation, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THiRTY THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY SEVEN AND 50/100 DOL LARS ($30,677 50). rtdudmg interest at 8 50% per annum. Under the power of sale contained tn said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage writ be foreclosed by a sate ot the mortgaged premises or some part ol them, at pubhc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1O0 o'clock pm. on, October 27. 2005 Said Premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as Lot 1123 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings according to the recorded plat thereof. Tax ID No 08-51-001-94-00 The Redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated September 26. 2005 Amenhome Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC 23100 Providence Drive. Suite 450 Southfield. Michigan 48075 Pub dates : 9/29 - 10/20 cmmoo Notice Of Mortgage Focactoaure Sate THIS FIRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIU­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia ante may ba readnded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your itemagas, If any, shall be limited sotety to the return of the bld amount tendered at aate, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made n the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert Dean and Tammy Dean, husband and wife, original mort­ gagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated September 24. 2004. and recorded on October 6. 2004 in instrument 1135078. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Eight Hundred Sixteen And 91/100 Dollars ($100,816.91). including interest at 6.25% per annum Under the power of safe contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided.noboa is hereby given that said mortgage wiU be forectoeed by a sated toe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubhc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on November 3. 2005 Said premises are situated to Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 5. Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Rutland Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 23 minutes 00 seconds West 790.52 feet along the West line of Kteid Northwest 1/4 to the Place of Beginning; thence North 00 degrees 23 minutes 00 seconds 164.25 feet Nong said West hne. thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 20 seconds East 654 44 feet along the Scrth Kne of the North 25 Acres of the West 1/2. West 1/2 ot said Northwest 1/4. thence South 00 degrees 28 /ntoutes 48 seconds East 166 93 feet along the Fast hne ot ut? West 1/2. West 1/2 of the Northway 1/4. thence North 89 degrees 46 minutes 40 secxxxS West 654 75 feet to the Place of Beginning. Subjeci to and together with and easement desenbed as; The 'Nest 65 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 2 north. Range 9 West. Rutland Township. Bany CcuNv. Michigan, which lies South of the North 25 acr is oi the West 1/2, West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 The redemption period shall be 6 months i’om rhe date ot sucfi sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. to which case the redemption penod shall be 30 dvys from the date of such sate. Dated: October 6. 2005 For more information, please caM. FC D 248 593 1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for tender and tender s successors and/or assigns 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Brigham Farms. Mchigan 48025-5822 Ftie 4067976F01 The Jeff Kulhanek Agency, Farm Bureau The more business you do with one insurance company, the more you save. At Farm Bureau wc can cover all of your insurance needs under one roof. Auto, home, life, health and business arc just a few of the insurance products we offer. We arc also very competi­ Hastings City Bank tive with 401k rollovers and IRAs that are now earning 4.4% tax deferred! 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October 6. 2005 - The Haetrngs Banner HOMECOMING, continued from page 1 Neil Braendle Kiwanian of Year Neil Braendle. with his wife, Mary, and outgoing Kiwanis President Marcia Bowman holds the plaque announcing his being named ‘Kiwanian of the Year" on Sept. 28. — Know Your County Commissioners district No. 1 (City of Hastings) Don Nevins. 512 W. State Street. Hastings. Mich. 49058. phone (269) 948-8782. District No. 2 (Thornappte Twp. & Irving Twp., Prec. 2) James French, 171 Hunters Trail Court. MidcNeviHe. Mich. 49333. phone (269) 795-9783. District No. 3 (Rutland Charier Twp. Hope Twp. & small area o' Barry Twp.) Sandra L James. 1388 Nissaki. Hastings. Mich. 49058. phone (269) 945-9402 District No. 4 (Cartton Twp., Hastings Charter Twp.. Irving Twp. Prec. 1 & a small portion of Woodland Twp.) Howard -Hoot" Gibson, 1614 N M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Mich 49058, phone (269) 943-8325 District No. 5 (Maple Grove Twp., Castleton Twp. and most of Woodland Twp.) Michael Callton. 307 N. Main, Nashville. Mich. 49073. phone (517) 852-2070. District No. 6 (Orangeville Twp. & Yankee Springs Twp.) Clare Tripp. 11776 English Court. Shelbyville. Mich. 49344. phone (269) 672-7474. District No. 7 (Assyria Twp., Baltimore Twp. & Johnstown Twp.) Thomas J. Wing, 15335 Wing Road, Bellevue, Ml 49021. phone (269) 660-0498. District No. 8 (PrairieviBe Twp. & most of Bany Twp.) Wayne H. Adams, 4665 E. Orchard Rd.. Delton. Mich. 49046. phone (269) 623-2457. pathologist. Mary moved into the clawoom as an elementary teacher at Central Elementary. Eventually she made the transi­ tion into administration, where she currently serves as principal of Northeastern Elementary School. Between the two of them, the voupte have committed mere than 50 years of service to educating the children of Hastings. Besides working as educators, Steve and Man- have been active through volunteering with a number of different civic organiza­ tions. They have also been active in their church at St. Rose of Lima; they were foster care parents for 18 years. Steve was an offi­ cer for the Hastings Athletic Booster Club for 14 years. Steve also enjoys working as director of the Community Music School and singing with the Grand Rapids Opera. Mary enjoys spending time with he- five grandchildren. Steve and Mary have three sons. Their son. Chris, and his wife. Katie, live in Hastings with their two children, while their son. Chase, and his wife. Stacey. live in Hastings, and their son. Ed. and his wife. Johanna, live in Detroit. After retiring. Steve and Mary look for­ ward to traveling to Rome and Paris al a point in their life where the acronym MEAP stand;, for “Most Excellent Adventure in Paris.” Representing the Hastings High School Homecoming Court for 2005 are: • Alexis Baker — plans to attend Grand Valley State University to major in hospitali­ ty and tourism management. • Scott Coleman — plans to at.end Miami University or Cornell University to major in business. • Jackson Hoke — plans to attend Western Michigan University to major in education. • Ashtin King — plans to attend college to major in secondary education. • Brad Mead — plans to attend Kellogg Community College for one year and then transfer to Michigan State University to major in education. • Natalie Pennington — plans to attend Grand Valley State University to major in athletic training. • Krystal Pond — plans to pursue nursing while in college. • Adam Sheldon — plans to attend Baldwin-Wallace College Conservatory of Music to major in music education. • Kristi Tolger — plans to attend Michigan State University to major in com­ munications. • Rene Winegar — plans to attend college and major in English. Hastings Homecoming Grand Marshalls Steve and Mary Youngs. Michael C. Brown, phone (269) 948-4891, tax (269) 948-4884. Five area women return from anti-war rally in Washington New president takes Kiwanis gavel Five Barry County area women descended on Washington D.C. Sept. 24. along with hun­ dreds of thousands of other Americans to take Hastings Kiwanis President Mike Leedy takes the gavni from Marcia Bowman, who finished her term on Sept 30. part in the largest anti-war demonstration since the era of the Vietnam Conflict. “After riding on a charter bus with f52 other people for 13 hours, with stops every fKnow Your Legislators: three to four hours, we reached Maryland at approximately 8:30 a.m. The metro, which is the mode of mass-transit for the area, was U.S. Senate very easy to access and the trip into the city took only another fifteen minutes." Debbie Stabenow, Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822 Cart Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington. D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional rep­ resentative. The crowds which according to C-span, numbered at least 500.000 “were very order­ ly and respectful." Wilson said. “I had never been in a crowd even approaching that size PROGRESSIVE DEMOCRATS and was struck by the fact that there were so OF WEST MICHIGAN many kinds of people there; white-haired U.S. Congress SUPPORTING THE PROGRESSIVE VOTE grandmothers, disabled men and women in wheelchairs or with canes, young men and women in their teens and 20.s. along with lots of folks in their middle years like us as well as small children too. “We took our places in the streets that became a sea of humanity, all there for the The five area women who took part in the anti-war rally Sept. 24 in Washington D.C. were Patty Syreck of Alto, Jackie Schmitz amd Patricia Wilson of Middleville, Sue Anderson of Berne < Springs and Kathleen Oliver of Middleville. same purpose; to end an unjust war that supporting by lies told by the heads of our The five are associated with the West Michigan chapter of the Progressive government.” Democrats. Americans were tricked and deceived into Thousands of white crosses filled a grassy area across from the Washington Monument in remembrance of the lost men and women who gave their lives to their country. Photos of the dead, along with their boots and even letters home, were placed on some of the For everything from graves. “One could not walk through this memori­ al without feeling a horrible weight; the weight of knowing that this was a war of choice, chosen by those we elected to office; not a war of last resort in defense of our business cards and nation and way of life." Wilson commented. “The march left me feeling very hopeful that the will of the people will prevail. There are literally millions of people across the brochures call J-Ad Graphics globe who want to end the American occupa­ tion of Iraq. Hundreds of thousands of us marched in Washington on that day and wc Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm. Democrat. PO. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517)373-3400. State Senator Patty Biritholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 30.16. Lansing. Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbkkholz@senate.michigan gov State Representative Gary Newell. Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Thanks to you... 89 families received Christmas food baskets and 204 children received Christmas presents in the Nashville area through Nashville Community Programs. were joined by hundreds of thousands of oth­ ers in many nations of the world. It really leaves you feeling energized and full of pur­ pose knowing that your cause of ending an illegal and unjust war is truly noble and one we will never give up on. "Our fight won’t end until the (269) 945-9554 Vernon Ehlers. Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington. D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, tax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. President s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. last American soldier is brought home and we will continue our activism until that day." That’s what matters Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center 1 �___ The Hastings Banner - Thursday October 6.2005 - Page 15 - Emergency exercise calls on talents of volunteers by Patricia Johns Staff Writer More than 90 volunteers took part last Saturday in a large scale disaster drill organ­ ized by Bany County Emergency Management. Director Jim Yarger praised the efforts of volunteers from the local fire and ambulance departments, as well as the amateur actors who were "injured" or even "dead" or mis­ placed. or even those family members look­ ing for lost loved ones. The drill started with a lightning strike at Thomapple Manor, resulting in a fire. Elderly patients had to be evacuated, some were transferred to Tendercare or even Pennock Hospital. Children were lost in the confusion and bands of family members harangued staff at both Tendercarv and Pennock Hospital, where the "wounded" were taken. Staff at Thomapple Manor had begun to evacuate even before the fire departments had arrived. Unfortunately one firefighter "fell from the roof and was impaled on debris." He required an airlift by helicopter. The Aero­ Med helicopter landed on the lawn next to Jim Yarger (left) discusses the progress of the drill with one of the observer-con­ trollers, Lani Forbes. Thomapple Manor. This drill requiring Yarger to mobilize mul­ tiple emergency response agencies in Barry County will be evaluated to sec where work still needs to be done to provide for smrxMher response. Signs were posted saying "This Is a Drill" for startled passers-by who saw what seemed like a large scale fire al Thomapple Manor. Of course, there were just a few problems, such as making sure everyone was on the same radio link and some volunteers who were not always in the right place. Yarger and his team will be going over the drill in the next several weeks. Agencies participating included Barry County Central Dispatch. Barry County Sheriff’s Posse, nine Barry County fire departments and the Department of Natural Resources from the Yankee Springs Recreation area. Ambulance services came from Mercy. Thomapple Township Erncigcnry Services. Nashville Lifecare, and Wayland. There were volunteers from the Community Emergency Response Team ind ham radio operators from RACES. Allegan and Branch counties provided sup­ port from their emergency management departments. The helicopter came from West Michigan Aircarc. Thornapple Manor. Tendercarc and Pennock Hospital also participated in the drill. Ever since the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington D.C on Sept. 11. 2001. local emergency management drills have become even more important. The recent Gulf Coast hurricanes. Katrina and Rita, have also clarified the need to prepare ways to help the frail and elderly.. Yarger says the drill presented local author­ ities the opportunity to operate equipment recently acquired through State Homeland Security grant funds. It als^ allowed him to observe the effectiveness of CERT. PLAN, continued from page 1 Firefighters look for the source of the fire at Thomapple Manor. The firefighter on the ground was impaled on debris according to the drill’s scenario and had to be air­ lifted by helicopter. a compromise that is acceptable to every­ one." The board also approved a motion adding TDR and PDR language to section D of page 165 of the master plan. A motion to eliminate WMHRees posed master plan was Chuck Nieves casting the sole vote in its favor. Others on the board said that they were not trying to discourage small operations or individuals mining their land for their own use. however, they fell that fees should be assessed to large commercial operations therefore the language should remain in the proposed plan when it was presented to the board of commissioners. After the vote to recommend the master plan to the Barry County Board of Commissioners as amended. Planning and Zoning Commissioner John Warren com­ mended those who had (.••me to the public hearing the previous Monday evening. "I just want to make a comment to you per­ sonally. all of you who stood up on Monday night, you all participated in the best American tradition of the good old town hall meeting. I thank you all for showing up." During Monday's hearing, each member of the audience was given an opportunity to express his or her opinion on the proposed master plan after watching a presentation by Jay Kilpatrick from Williams & Works in Grand Rapids, the engineering consulting firm in Grand Rapids hired by the county to help produce the plan. Killpatrick spoke about how the plan was conceived, what it entailed and how it could be implemented. Mike Callton. the Barry County Commissioner for the 5th District, which includes Castleton. Maple Grove and Woodland Townships, where most of the land has been zoned agricultural, admits that there is a flaw in the proposed master plan. "The present plan stifles residential growth in stagnant areas of the county while leaving malignant growth in other areas of the coun­ ty unchecked." he said, referring to data that showed that Castleton. Maple Grove and Woodland townships had grown at 2.8%. 5% and 5.3%. respectively, from 1990 to 2000 while Irving. Rutland Charter Township and Yankee Springs Township had grown at 40.9*51. 30.2% end 43.25% during the same time. The “dead" and “wounded" littered the lawn at Thornapple Manor during the drill. Write Us A Letter HERE ARE THE RULES: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be pub­ lished. The requirements are: ■ All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for com­ pelling reasons only. ■ Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit busi­ nesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks* will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. ■ Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. This sign let passing motorist that they had no need to worry. DEVOS, continued from page 1 ployment. The state ranges from urban to rural. De Vos said the diversity is responsible for the wide variety of issues confronting the state. “Evcrywncrc 1 go. folks are concerned about the economy. What are we doing to retain our base? Every other state has added new jobs, but we haven’t. We are last in per­ sonal income growth and our hotel occupan­ cy is lowest." he said. "Our economy has three legs — automo­ tive, agriculture, and tourism. Two of the top three arc struggling. The lack of participation in a national recovery suggests fundamental shifts are occurring." he observed. "It is pro­ foundly felt — we are exporting jobs and our kids." he concluded. He said he sees the challenge as providing an opportunity for them to stay. Equipment came from nine departments for the drill. There was enough coverage at the home bases to provide for safety for residents. One of the disincentives to investment in Michigan in his view is the Single Business Tax (SBT). He disagrees sharply with Gov. Granholm’s plan to phase out the SBT over 20 years and with its extension to insurance companies. He would prefer a much faster elimination schedule, perhaps within five years. To make his point about the relationship between business and government, he con­ trasted the difference in responsiveness to developers’ needs between Indiana and Michigan. He cited the example of a project in Indiana that was able to receive all the nec­ essary approvals within 90 days; yet the process, according to him. would have taken a minimum of a year in Michigan. On tackling energy supplies and renewable sources of energy, he pointed to the opening of an ethanol plant in Barry County and work being done on the development of new fuels such as soybean cil diesel fuel. Barbara Cichy. chairperson. Barry County Democratic Party, introduced two of the kinds of questions DeVos is likely to face as his campaign for the governorship continues. She asked. "How many people did you lay off at Amway?" He answered. "1 don't know off the top of my head. It was a very difficult and heart­ wrenching decision to save jobs." Cichy continued. "Three hundred million dollars in tax abatements in 1997 while you were president." She also complained that De Vos had no plan for leadership. His final comment was. "Leadership is about making decisions that are right in the long-term." • “Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 �Page 16 - Thursday. October 6. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER 945-9554 / or- \ui: $99 AMISH LOG BED w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR PET: beige, brand new (bought, never used). Still on roll. New $800 - sell $295. (517)204-0600 ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR: Pronto, used 1-1/2 years, $600. 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Shelbyville man killed in crash with semi-tractor trailer IONIA TOWNSHIP — A 56-year-old Shelbyville man was killed Tuesday when his vehicle was rear ended by a semi-tractor trailer on Southbound M-66 near Dildine Road in Ionia Township. State Police troopers from the Ionia Post said Thomas Wayne Cole of Shelbyville was airlifted to Butterworth Hospital where he died from his injuries. The driver of the semi was not injured. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the accident. Troopers were assisted by Ionia County Sheriff Deputies and Ionia Public Safety Officers. Juveniles injured in one-car rollover on Martin Road CASTLETON TOWNSHIP — Troopers from the Hastings State Police Post are investigating a one-car rollover accident on Martin Road, north of East Stale Road in Castleton Township. Troopers at the scene said that the passenger was trapped under the car until rescue personnel could safely extricate her. The driver was treated and released from Pennock Hospital for minor injuries. The passenger was airlifted to Spectrum Hospital where she is being treated for apparent nun-life threatening injuries. The driver is from the Woodland area and the passenger is from the Sunfield area. Both occupants were juveniles and names are being withheld pending further investigation. Troopers were assisted at the scene by passing motorists, the Nashville Departmcnt/EMS. AeroMed. Spencer's Towing and McAuto and Towing. Officers from Hastings and Vermontville also assisted at the scene. Boy injured as 2 pit bulls get into vicious fight PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP — Officers responded to a complaint of two pitbulls fighting inside a house Saturday night in the 10000 block of South Norris Road. Police Chief Larry Gentry said before they arrived, officers were told a child had been injured. Investigation revealed two family pit bulls, both living in the same house and normally playful and harmless, became involved in a vicious fight. A 12year-old boy living in the home tried to break up the fight and suffered a gash and cuts to the right leg/ankle area. He was treated at a local hospital. Bany County Animal Control was called in to assist, after the pit bulls, obviously injured, were secured outside the house. The owner signed off on the animals, and after a 10-day quarantine, they will be euthanized. Animal control officers indicated throwing cold water over the dogs would have been the best course of action. Man arrested for beating 3-month-old puppy YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — Troopers from the Michigan State Police Hastings post arrested a 49-year-o!d man in Yankee Springs Township for animal cruelty. Officers were responding to a complaint of a verbal argument between Michael E. Rader and his girlfriend. Investigation revealed Rader had severely beaten the girlfriends three-month-old puppy. The puppy was found to have Moody and swollen eye(s), broken canine tooth and lung contusions after being examined by a local veterinarian. Aluminum car rims, tires reported stolen HASTINGS — Hastings police officers are investigating a larceny of aluminum car rims and tires that occurred Sept 28 sometime after 9 p.m. The victim told officers that the 5 Star Stock rims and tires arc for a Pontiac car and were taken from the front of a garage in the 300 block of North Michigan Avenue. The total value of the stolen property is about $800. Two aluminum picnic tables stolen from Tyden Park Ifaxtmg* — Officers are investigating the theft of two aluminum pimic tables from Tyden Park sometime during the week of Sept. 26. The theft was reported Oct. I to the Police Department by a member of :he Department of Public Works T)»e tables are described as being one piece, all aluminum construction and light silver in coi.Tr. valued at about $300 each. Anyone with information about the theft is asked to call the Hastings City Police Department at 945-5744. Man shoots at another for stealing marijuana CARLTON TOWNSHIP - Troopers from the Michigan State Police post in Hastings continue to investigate a report of a 50-year-old man chasing and shooting at another man. 40. for stealing his marijuana.A subsequent search of the area in Carlton Township located two large marijuana plants, which were setred and a 1999 Chevy Tahoe was also forfeited. Theft of quad reported in in Orangeville Township ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - The theft of a quad al an address in Orangeville Township was tenoned Monda) lo Michigan Stale Police. Hastings post. Investigation revealed suspect(s) stole a 1995 white Polaris 4x4 quad from the residence sometime between Sept. 28 and Oct. 2. Anyone with information is asked to call the Hastings post al (269) 948-8283. Man arrested for home invasion and assault ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP - While responding to a report of a home invasion in progress at an Assyria Township address. State Police troopers apprehended a 22-year-old man. Jonathon T. Briskic was taken into custody after officers learned he had fled the scene in a green Ford Taurus The suspect vehicle was located and stopped on M-78 Highway near M-66 Highway. Police said Briskie had illegally entered the residence and assaulted individual(s) during the incident It was also revealed the suspect assaulted one of the victim(s) inside of the vehicle while driving down the road. Briski was lodged at the Barry County Jail. Man arrested for drunk driving with child passenger ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - Michigan State Police troopers stopped a vehicle for defective equipment in Orangeville Township and found the driver, a 49-year-old man. to be intoxicated and he was subsequently arrested. The suspect was charged with operating while intoxicated (second offense), as well as child endangerment after it was revealed he had his 10-year-old daughter in the vehicle with him. Thanks to you... Girls ages 5-17 were able to participate in a variety of Girl Scout activities. 426 That’s what matters Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 6, 2005 - Page 17 Vikes reach regional, along with Pitsch and Peurach by Brett Bremer Sports Editor A number of area teams got to find out what the Lakewood Vikings who hosted last Thursday's Division 2 District tournament at Centennial Acres Golf Course already knew. Haslett has a very talented varsity boys' golf leam. Lakewood and Haslett see each other week in and week out in the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 (CAAC-3). The two teams got to meet an extra time last week. Haslett earned first place at the district tour­ nament with a team score of 319. led by dis­ trict medallist Sam Burman's 74. Caledonia (328). East Lansing (332). Lakewood (334). Waverly (336). and DeWitt (341) were the five other teams to qualify for today's Regional tournament at the Pohl Cal in Mount Pleasant. The top six teams and top six individuals not on those six teams quali­ fied for the regional round. The same goes for qualifying for the state finals at next week's regional, except it's the top three teams and top three golfers not on those teams. Thomapple Kellogg was three strokes behind the CAAC-3's DeWitt Panthers for the sixth and final regional-qualifying spot. TK's Scott Pitsch still qualified for regionals as an individual, but his teammate Brad Steffen just missed out on a regional trip. Steffen was one of three golfers who fin­ ished the Sunrise/Midday 18 at Centennial Acres with an 85. Steffen. Fowlerville’s Josiah Perroud and St. John’s Nate Conley all finished at 85. Perroud won the play-off holes for the trip to regionals along with other indi­ vidual qualifiers Greenville's Cameroon Kortes (83) and Mike Swartz (83). Hastings’ Steve Peurach (83), ad Ionia's Josh Magee (84). Peurach’s teammate Justin Krul just missed the play-off cut with an 87. while the Saxons' Derek Thurman shot 90 and Tyler Kalmink 98. Caledonia's Isaac Mulvihill and East Lansing's Adam Scott tied for the day's sec­ ond best individual score with 76’s. The The Saxons' Alex McMillan lines up a putt on the Sunrise seventh green Thursday morning in the Division 2 District tournament at Centennial Acres Golf Course in Sunfield. (Photo by Brett Bremer) HYAA Football 3rd & 4th Grade The Hastings Saxons third and fourth grade team, led by captains: Bo Morgan. Mitch Gee. Dan Soya. Nathan Pcwoski, Paul Pelfrey and Logan Clements, is now 3 - J after pulling off an incredible nail biter on Saturday al Coldwater 37-33. The Saxons were trailing at the end of the third quarter 33 - 18. and after a penally the team was faced with a long third down and 35 yards to go. The Saxons pulled a halfback pass from Gee to Ben Schiiz for a 20-yard completion. Schiiz turned on the wheels and ran it 30 yards for his second touchdown of the day. Bringing the score to 33-25. The Saxons toughened up their defense and stopped Coldwater to regain possession of the ball. Brody Madden ran in his second TD for the day. closing the gap to a 33-31. With three minutes on the clock in the fourth quarter and Coldwater in possession, the Saxon defense held the Coldwater team at the 10-yard line and regained possession of the ball with 29 seconds on ‘he clock. With sccc-nts ticking away, the Saxons threw an incomplete pass, and then had a short 10-yard run by Ben Schiiz who ran out of bounds stopping the clock. The Saxons then handed off to Gee. who had one touch down in the first quarter. With the clock run­ ning out. Gee broke through four tackles and ran the ball 40 yards down the field for the winning touchdown. 5th & 6th Grade Team I The Saxon fifth and sixth grade team one defeated a determined Coldwater team 27-0. The young Saxon defense proved to be too much for Coldwater, who was forced to give up the ball on the very first play of the game. Botn teams went back and forth in the first quarter without either being able to score. Hie Saxons defense was super charged behind the outstanding play of Austin Burton. Cole Gahan, and Davey Case, who came up with big plays to lead the defense. Additionally the defensive front five (John French. Dcagan Mix. Adrew Clous. Brice Dejong, and Bret Lawrence) for the Saxons just proved to be loo much for Coldwater lo handle, as they made running inside practically impossible. The offense took a little longer to get going as Coldwater held it scoreless through the first quarter and a half. Determined to get on the board the young Saxons found their grove as quarterback Nick Newton and halfback DJ Nolff teamed up to put the Saxons on the board with a 15-yard throw and run. Later in the same quarter behind fantastic blocking from the Saxons pulling gaurds (Brad Rivett and Jacob Swartz) Nick Newton ran his first of two touchdowns. The Saxons came out in the second half and completely dominated Coldwater both offensively and defensively. The defense forced Coldwater to tum over die ball 4 times in the second half, while the offense exploded for two more touchdowns. Running back Noah Newton exploded through the middle of the line behind a great Eric Hart block to strike first in the second half. Newton scram­ bled out of the pocket on a broken play to scamper 35 yards to the endzone to cap off the Saxon Scoring. The Saxon running backs all ran deter­ mined throughout the game. Coldwater just didn't know who they needed to stop. Jason McClurkin. Cole Gahan, Brandon Redman, and the heroic running of Jacob Swartz along with the rest, proved to be the key to victory. 8rh Grade The Hastings eighth grade Saxons improved their record to 2-1, by defeating the West Michigan Patriots 30-6. The Saxon offense found alot of room to run the ball on the ground, scoring four rush­ ing touchdowns in the first half. Luke Hubbell lead the ground assault with TD runs of 8 and 28 yards. Jake Stockham added a 76yard touchdown run and a two-point conver­ sion. Troy Dailey completed the attack with a 55-yard scoring run along with a two-point conversion The offensive line gets most of the credit for the strong rushing game, lead by Ben Cappon, Caz Mix. Jake Bailey. Robert Endsley and Gabe Sutherland. The defense played a strong game, getting better as the game went on. Leading the way on defense were Mike Purchase. Hubbell. Ron Allerding, Matt Schild and Blake Baird who added a fumble recovery. Also having big games were Jerry Willavise. Jason Eckley. Eric Pettengill and Garrett Darling. Saxon Sports Shorts J.V. Boys’ Golf The Saxons junior varsity golf team fin­ ished its season in the conference match last Thursday with a fine score of 175. That placed the Saxons second behind South Christian which shot a 172. Behind the Sailors and Saxons, Caledonia shot 176. Thomapple Kellogg 187. Hamilton 189. Wayland 190. and Byron Center 192. Nick McClelland was the second place medallist for the Saxons with his 41. and Casey Goodenough was the third place medallist with a 42. Carson Letoto and AJ. Tassos both shot 46’s for the Saxons. Freshmen Football The freshmen football team was defeated by Hamilton Thursday afternoon 37-12. The young Saxons hung lough in the first quarter and kept the score close, but 3 Hamilton scores in the second quarter cost the Saxon team their chance of winning. The freshmen record now stands at 2-3-1. 8th Grade Giris' Basketball The eighth grade Saxon girls’ basketball team traveled to Byron Center Monday to compete against the Bulldogs who took a 40­ 24 win. The Saxons fought hard on defense and forced several Bulldog turnovers with their improved pressing skills. A second half eight-point scoring blitz brought the team to their highest scoring game of the season. The Bulldogs early game press against the Saxons was too great a point spread lo over­ come The Saxons' leading rebounders were Brittany Hickey and Samantha White fol­ lowed by Alexis Dakin and Amelia Travis. Scorers for the team were Kelsey Herrington with six points. Ashley Purdun. Brittany Hickey, and Samantha White added four points a piece, with Alex Wcndorf. Christy Engle, and Bethany Sams sinking two points each. The eighth grade basketball team faced off last Wednesday against the Newhall Huskies in Hastings and fell 31-19. The Saxons fought hard on the boards and rallied a team total 27 rebounds for the game. Leaders in rebounds were Krystal Pratt with the game high of seven, followed by Hickey and Travis. Top scorers for the team were Alex Wcndorf with six points. Katelyn Graybill with four points. 7th Grade Girls' Basketball Last Wednesday. Sept. 28. the Saxon sev­ enth grade girls' basketball team defeated Newhall Middle School by a score of 25-18. Scoring for the Saxons were Taylor Carpenter with two points. Meghan VanZyl with five, and Tauri Schils. Veronica Hayden, and Kayla Vogel led the team with six points each. On Monday. October 3. the Saxons lost a tough game to Byron Center. After falling behind by 12 points at half­ time. the Lady Saxons mounted a second-half comeback, only to fall short by a 20-13 score. Hayden led the team with 7 points, while Carpenter. Kelsey Devroy. and Schils scored two points apiece. Thomapple Kellogg's Scott Pitsch watches his drive fly on the Sunrise ninth hole Thursday morning. Pitsch shot an 82 to qualify himself* for the Division 2 Regional at Thomapple Creek Golf Course Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Fighting Scots’ Steve Ahrens tied for the dry's sixth best score with his 81. Tyler Corson shot an 83 for Caledonia and Jeff Donnell 88. Behind Pitsch and Steffen for TK. Brent Butgeriet shot an 88 and Josh DeKieine an 89. The Lakewood boys did well, despite cool windy conditions on their home course. Brad Elliott ended up at 81. Lane Brewer and * AtMRlargett ffaTWlht tchrti best rar The Saxons' Justin Krul sends a drive flying off the Sunrise eighth tee at ’as* Thursday s Division 2 District tournament at Centennial Acres Gotf Course in Sunfie’d. Krul shot an 87 to tie for 28th place overall. (Photo by Brett Bremer) with 82. Pat Spitzley added an 89 for Lakewood. Behind Burman for Haslett. Bill Clark shot an 80. Chris Mory 81. and Joe Tahovonen 84. Teams missing the regional cut were Thomapple Kellogg (344). Greenville (350). Fowlerville (355), Hastings (358). St. John’s (360). Ionia (361). and Sexton (432). Lions and Newhouse move on in D-3 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Ethan Griswold got a lot of handshakes and hugs Friday afternoon. One of the first hugs came from teammate Garrett VanEngen. “Griswold here saved our butts today." said VanEngen. Griswold shot an 88 Friday at the division 3 boys’ golf district tournament at Silver Lake Country Club in Rockford. It wasn’t one of the day’s best scores by any means. It tied him foi 22nd overall as an individual, but it was the best score of the day for the Lions, who edged out Portland for the sixth and final pass to this Friday’s Division 3 Regional. The top six teams from the 13-team district and the top six individuals not on those qual- The Panthers’ Kyle Purdum chips his way onto the 16th green Friday near the end of the end of the Division 3 District tournament at Silver Lake Country Club. Purdum turned in Delton Kellogg s fourth best score of the day. a 97. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ifying teams advance to play 18 more holes this Friday at Thomapple Creek Golf Course in Kalamazoo. Delton Kellogg Josh Newhouse was one of the six individual qualifiers. He led Delton with cn 86. The top three teams this Friday and the top three individuals not on those teams advance to the state finals. Griswold’s 88 was the cut-off for the six individual qualifiers at the district, but he was happy to have his team heading to the region­ als with him. He was a little surprised too. "1 actually didn’t think I was playing very well.” said Griswold. “I thought 1 was going to come in with our worst score, because in the practice rounds everyone else shot better than me." After he finished his 18-holes. he expected to come in and see a number of his teammates in the 70’s. Windy conditions bumped scores up a bit. Only three golfers finished in the 70’s, including two from the district champi­ onship team from Lansing Catholic Central. The Cougars’ Ben Sctas was the day’s medallist with a two-over par 74. His team­ mate Eric Lilleboe shot a 79 as the defending division 3 state champion Cougais finished at 318. Grand Rapids West Catholic's Jimmy Morisey was the only other golfer in the 70’s. He led his Falcons to the regional tournament with his silver-medal score of 78. Otsego was second in the team standings with 332 and the other regional qualifying teams were West Catholic (337). Allendale (355). Calvin Christian (359), and Maple Valley (368). VanEngen shot a 92 for the Lions, and Adam Gonscr and Justin McMillen added 94 s. Portland had two golfers shoot as well as. Griswold. Brad White shot an 86 for the Raiders and Ryan Danielson 88. but Portland had to take a 97 and 98 for its third and fourth scores to finish one stroke back of the Lions al .369. White and Danielson both qualified as indi­ viduals. as did Kent City’s Alex Mason (85). and Belding's Matt Peless (85) and Brad Hughes (88). Teams behind Portland also missing the cut were Belding (372). Delton Kellogg (375). Godwin (388). Kent City (399). Hopkins (406). and Kclloggsville (437). Behind Newhouse for DK. Bobby Fisher and Zach Mueller both shot 96 while Kyle Purdum added a 97. Delton finished its team season yesterday at the Kalamazoo Valley Association ! 8-hole meet at the Lynx. Delton Kellogg’s Nick Blacken watches a drive sail of the 13th tee box Friday afternoon at Silver Lake Country Club during the Division 3 District Tournament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �Page 18 - Thursday, October 6. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Heat and hills hurt Panthers at 3rd KVA jamboree by Brett Bremer “just think about place. Then it was. forget Sports Editor Chry santhemums, red maples, tulip poplars about place, just worry about making it through alive." and ash trees aren't the only things that grow That seemed to be the prevailing sentiment in Battle Creek's Leila Arboretum in the fall. on the day The hills and heat didn't affect the Comets too much, who had six runners finish in the 16th in 21:12.68. Josh Marzic 23rd in 22:00.66. Mike DeWaters 26<h in 22:16.37. lop ten. Heather Millard was eight for Delton and Morgan Hennessey 32nd in 23:31.46. Kellogg in 24:16.85. Knollenberg was 20th in utes off those times when they compete in the Portage Invitational on Saturday. The KVA takes next week oft and will run again at The Kalamazoo Valley Association's cross Ingle, who had won the first two confer­ 26:02.59. and Shawn Schut outsprinted team­ country runners found that times grow there just as well as an species of plant life. ence jamborees, slipped to fourth in the girls' race. DK's Dan Roberts slipped to sixth in the Pennfield hosted the third of four KVA boys’ race. Ingle crossed the finish line in 22:57.40, mate Amanda Strick to the finish line as they ended up in 24th and 25th place. Schut came in at 2707.68 and Strick in 2708.03. jamborees there Tuesday afternoon, and that his boys* times were two to two-»nd-a- behind Huckett Catholic Central's Grace Escamilla (22:00.92), and Kalamazoo Delton Kellogg head coach Dale Grimes said half minutes slower than on most normal Christian’s Leah Reames (22:28.85) and days. This wasn’t a normal October day. Runners Anna Hollett (22:39.38). Behind Reames and Hollett the Comets had to contend with hot, humid weather as well as the tight hilly course through the won for the third time in three tries, finishing arboretum. The Delton Kellogg boys and girls both 70 followed by Pennfield 79, Delton 81, Paw finished fourth, and their top runners saw their places fall as well. with just 25 points. Hackett was second with Roberts has been trying to stay with the leaders in the boys’ race longer, but The Panthers will be looking to shave min­ Hackett on Tuesday. Oct. 18. The way the heat and hills dominated Tuesday, the Lakewood Vikings dominated Parchment's Nick Tecca, Jeff Nordquist, and last Thursday’s Lakewood Invitational. There weren't enough spots for all the Christian's Tom Vigen ran away with the top three spots. Tecca won the race in 17:42.54. Vikings at the top. Lakewood had seven girls and six boys finish in the top ten in their Vigen was second in 17:46.18. and Nordquist third in 17:50.96. respective races. Hackett’s Andrew Breyer and Mike O’Brien both passed up Roberts, who finished points to take their title. A pair of Delton Kellogg runners broke up the Viking pack at Paw 144, Parchment 144. “I said to the kids, why don’t we practice in 19:18.35. The Lakewood girls finished with just 21 the front, and the Panthers were second with Breyer and O’Brien led the Fighting Irish 49 followed by Hart 89. Rogen 93. and Maple Valley DNE here tomorrow, it’s kind of a neat place,” said to victory with just 39 points. Christian was "I just said forget about times,” said Delton head coach Dale Grimes. “They’re not second with 58 followed by Parchment 68, The Vikings’ Dana Nichols won the girls’ Delton's Lauren Knollenberg as she walked finding much humor in that. They said they Delton 101. Paw Paw 118. and Pennfield 122. race in 20:30.42. and Ingle was second in with teammate Marissa Ingle after the race. don’t ever want to come here a«ain." Behind Roberts for DK. Cory Cook was Vikings come alive in overtime by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It wasn't until overtime that the Lakewood Natalie Blackmer and Ashley Yager’s sixth and seventh place finishes counted into the Vikings' final point total. Sadie Can was eighth and Brittany Raffier tenth. Blackmer finished in 22:00.16 and Yager in 22:03.78. Delton's Cory Cook glances up as he nears the finish line in 16th place at Tuesday's KVA jamboree Cook finished the tough course at Leila Arboretum in 21:12.68. (Photo by Brett Bremer) game. When the Quakers brought the ball back up everyone along with her.” the floor Welch drew a charge, then had a fine into the night, but those were games that Hart’s Ashley Herremans split up Can and Raffier to round out the top ten. Prominski knows help come November. Lakewood was topped by Lansing Catholic was 17th in 23:36.87. Schut 18th in 23:39.92, place finish (18:57). Quint finished tenth Central on the road in the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 last and Kathryn Goy 19th in 23:43.58. overall in 19:23. Thursday night 53-41. in High School students really came alive and assist on the Vikings’ ensuing possession to began to cheer on their varsity girls’ basket­ teammate Amy Joostbems to put their team in ball team Tuesday night in a non-conference front 55-53. clash w ith Lansing Eastern. It didn’t help much at first as the Quakers to 58-55, but with 13.6 seconds left the broke out to a seven-point lead in the extra session, but soon junior shooting guard Sylvia 20:56.65. Behind Ingle came the Vikings’ Jessika Blackport (21:15.64) and Ashley Pifer (21:26.20), and then Millard (21:44.79). The Vikings eventually built their lead up The Vikings had lost four in a row heading Behind Millard and Ingle for Delton, Strick Maple Valley’s Dhanielle Tobias was 11th 22:42.42. and her teammate Erin Shoemaker finished 13th in 23:15.86. Third place went to Delton Kellogg’s Dan Roberts, who crossed the finish line behind Schrock and Forman in 17:50. Hart runners Quakers’ Velvet Johnson threw up a three- “Obviously, these games, the losing is pointer that looked much like a hail-Maiy tough to deal with, but when I look at the Jesse Schrock and Michael Forman fin­ ished first and second in the boys race to lead the Vikings to victory with just 23 points. (16th in 19:58.30). Marzic (17th in 19:58.6), made up the other three spots in the top ten. Delton’s other scorers were DeWaters Welch awoke too to lead the Vikings to a 59­ pass in football. When it finally came down, totality of it we’re improving so much. I 58 victory. • Welch scored nine of her team-high 17 it swooshed through the hoop to tie the game. know that Thomapple Kellogg, Wayland, and After a Lakewood time-out, the Vikings’ Hastings are not playing the caliber of teams points in the final three minutes of the over­ ran Welch through a number of screens trying that we are and come districts, just like last Hart was second with 44. Delton Kellogg third with 86, Maple Valley fourth with 101, Hennessey (23rd in 20:273). and Jeremy Clark (34th in 2233.0). time. Lakewood also got a huge night from to find her on an inbound pass but she was year, that’s going to be a huge advantage for and Rogers fifth with 134 points. senior point guard Stevie Spetoskey who fin­ denied the basketball. The Vikings got the Zeke Wieland led Maple Valley in II th place with a time of 19.37. Kaleb Root was ished with 15 points. “She’s that type of player,” Lakewood head ball into Thelen in the comer, who looked to us.” In the 12-point loss to Lansing Catholic pass then drove to the basket and was fouled Central, the Vikings were outscored 30-17 in Mike Pifer was fifth for the Vikes in 18:15, Raines (27th in 21:19), Jed Wieland (28th in coach Kate Prominski said of Welch. “She’s with four seconds left Her second free throw the second half after clinging to a one point and Sterkenburg sixth in 18:35. Lakewood’s 21:20), and Adam Cook (29th in 21:21.40). • very athletic. She’s mostly just a scorer, and fell to give the Vikings a 59-58 lead, and the fifth score came from Tim DeJong’s ninth luckily she didn’t have to think much - down Quakers last second chance came up just lead at the break. “Our girls worked their butts off. They did short. Thelen finished with eight points, and everything I told them to do,” said Prominski. Joostbems had seven. Renieshia George had that team.’’ The Vikings shut one of them down, but Emanuele Berry ten. The play was frantic all evening, not just in couldn’t contain Molly Hackney who led all the overtime. “Lansing Eastern has some great athletes.” ”(LCC) just has two Division Schrock crossed the finish line in 17:48.00, two seconds ahead of Forman. 18th in 20:00, followed by teammates Charles players on scorers with 17 points. Spetoskey had a big night for the Vikings with nine points, four assists, and two steals. said Prominski. “It’s playing unorganized Joostbems added nine points for Lakewood, basketball, but it proved to work for them tonight. It really took us out of our game. We and Welch eight. Lakewood is now 4-7 on the season, and 1­ are used to playing teams that are very funda­ 3 in the CAAC-3. They host DeWitt tonight, mentally sound. “They did a good job of forcing us to play then travel to Caledonia on Tuesday. to iheir style and we are very awkward and uncomfortable in a style like that.” The game was tied 4-4 at the end of one quarter, but the Vikings snapped out of their offensive slump to take a 21-16 half-time lead. Eastern pulled back into the game in the second half, dominating on the glass especial­ ly on the offensive end of the floor. Lakewood missed senior center Emily Viking senior Stevie Spetoskey crash­ es into the Quakers' Lo'Real Mireles as she doves towards the hoop in the sec­ ond half Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) MacDonald, who could miss the rest of the season with an injury she sustained last week. “That's exactly what I thought," said Prominski. “This game, she would have done a real good job against a team like this.” Lakewood held a 44-41 lead with 57.5 sec­ onds left in regulation, but George knocked seven she was just getting the bail and putting down a three at the top of the key to tie the up her shots.” game with 47 seconds left. George then A pair of three-pointers helped the Quakers knocked the ball away as the Vikings worked to their seven-point lead in the overtime, but for a final shot and raced the other way for a Welch answered with a pair of three’s herself to cut the Lansing Eastern lead down to 53­ lay-up to put her team up 46-44. 52. Still trailing by one. Spetoskey dove on a seconds left to tie die game at 46 and force loosx ball in the defensive end. tossed it up to It took a great move by Spetoskey with five overtime. “Stevie. I can't tell you how much she game,” teammate Kelsie Thelen who raced it up the needed court and dished it to Welch who was fouled. “Hopefully it'll change her confidence and She hit one of her two free throws to tie the tum her season around. Hopefully, she’ll take this Prominski said. Lansing Eastern guard Velvet Johnson shouts for help as Lakewood guard Kelsie Theien sprints by her towards the basket late in the Vikings one-point over- Delton Kellogg's Amanda Stock (left) and Shawn Schut begin their spnnt to the fin­ ish at Tuesday's Kalamazoo Valley Association jamboree Schut edged out Strick for 24th place as the Delton girts finished fourth as a team. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Ottawa Hills falls 5-3 to TK girls’ teams team The Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ tennis team got in one final non-confer- Now Serving Breakfast Open 7 a.m. Bring in this ad for FREE COFFEE 835 W. State St. • (269) 948-2422 I OPEN 7 A.M. - 11 P.M. 7 DAYS A WEEK Convenient... YES! Choices... YES! 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October 6. 2005 - Page :9 Lakewood ladies win their first conference title by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lakcwcxxl doubles teams made trouble for the other teams in the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 all season, but when the Viking singles players came to life Thursday afternoon it meant double trou­ ble for the league's five other teams. Lakewood earned its first varsity girls’ ten­ nis conference championship by fohawing up an undefeated dual-meet season w ith first place at Thursday's conference tournament at Hasiett. Lakewood girls dominated, winning six of the eight flights. The Vikings only lost two matches all day, or three if the fifth doubles championship is included where two Lake wood teams faced each other Lakewood's sweep of the four doubles flights was no surprise. “We practice our butts off." said Lakewood senior second doubles player Brittany Farrell. “We work really hard in the off season too. The whole summer we were playing tennis." Most of the Vikings have been playing for more than a whole summer. Of the 12 Vikings whe comprise the regular starting line-up. ten are seniors and two are juniors. “Having ten seniors just makes it so easy." said Lakewood head coach Martin Snoap. If any win this season was easy. Thursday's was. The Vikings finished 11 points ahead of second place Lansing Catholic Central. Lakewood finished w ith 45 points. LCC was second with 34 followed by Haslett 29. DeWitt 26. Williamston 26. and Fowlerville 8. The Cougars were playing without their top singles player, who was injured late in the season. Neither the Lakewood girls nor their coach planned on an easy day. Il wasn't until l^ikewood senior first singles player Kallie Walker pulled off a three-set upset of the top seed. Williamston junior Jessica Taylor, in the semifinals that Snoap said. “I think I can finally start breathing." Walker pulled out a 7-6(6) win in the first set against Taylor, then was able to refocus after falling 1-6 in the second set to win the third 6-3. Walker didn't have much left in the tank when she look on the second seed. Haslett senior Caroline Martin, in the championship match and fell 6-1.6-2. At second singles. Lakewood senior Emily Wemct knocked off the top seed. DeWitt jun­ ior Paula Bridson. 4-6. 6-4. 6-2 then topped her opponent from Lansing Catholic Central for the flight championship 6-2. 4-6. 6-4. I^tkcwood junior Emilic Enz won the flight championship at fourth singles with a 6-1, 6­ I win over Haslett in the semifinals and a 6-2. earning a spot in the state finals after a oneyear absence. "We have a lol of seniors, and seniors are the ones who usually step up and do it if you’re going to go to slate." said Snoap. Lakewood will be a part of the Division 3 regional tournament this Thursday hosted by Grand Rapids Christian High School, and played at the Gainey Athletic Complex and at the East Grand Rapids High School tennis courts. The East Grand Rapids Pioneers saw a string of four consecutive Division 3 state titles end when they finished as the runners­ up a year ago. The Vikings aren't expecting to finish ahead of them, or Hudsonville Unity Christian, which should be able to secure the second spot. The top two teams from each regional advance to the state finals, along with any other teams that earn 18 points or more "Grand Rapids Christian. South Christian, us. and Byron Center will ail be fighting for third place and there aren't enough points to go around. We’ll beat each other up. unless they play like they did today, then all bets are off." said Snoap after the conference tourna­ ment. The Vikings hosted Ionia Tuesday after­ noon in one final non-confcrence dual. Kirby hat-trick gets Saxons past Wayland The Saxon varsity boys' soccer team improved to 3-2 in the O-K Gold Conference when it knocked off Wayland Tuesday night 4-2. The Saxons built a 2-0 lead in the first half on goals by Travis Kirby and David Kendall. Brian McKeough and Stephen Tolger assisted Kirby on his goal. Justin VonDerhoff earned the assist on the Kendall goal. After Wayland got on the board for the first time. Tolger assisted Kriby again to make it 3-1 at the half. Kirby finished off the hat trick with his third goal of the night late in the second half. McKeough picked up his second assist on the shot. Wayland scored first in the second half to pull within a gol. The Saxons outshot the Wildcats 13-8 in the game. Josh Bare made five saves for Hastings. The Saxons end the conference regular sea­ son tonight when they take on Thomapple Kellogg. The Saxons host Lakewood next Tuesday. Viking senior Erica Enz stretches high for a backhand volley during the first dou­ bles championship match against Lansing Catholic Central. Enz and team­ mate Alexandria Taylor improved to 22-2 on the year with their 6-0, 6-1 victory. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood seniors Cori Shanks (center) and Lyndsey Carter, and Viking head coach Martin Snoap gladly accept the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 champi­ onship trophy. Their team won six of the eight flights last Thursday at the league tour­ nament hosted by Haslett. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 6-3 victory against Williamston for the cham­ pionship. At third singles. Lakewood senior Kristin Haskin placed third. The Vikings top three doubles teams were all the top seeds at their flight, and won easi­ ly in the semifinal matches. Seniors Erica Enz and Alexandria Taylor improved to 22-2 on the year when they topped LCC's first dou­ bles team 6-0.6 I in the finals, and have more wins than any Lakewood girls’ doubles team ever. The duo overcame the record for number of wins in a season for a doubles team set by Kelly Guy and Amy Gray in 1988. Guy and Gray set the record with 19 wins 5 losses. At second doubles. Farrell and senior Darcy Norminglon knocked off Williamston 6-3.6-1 for the title. In the third doubles championship, senior Lyndsey Carter and junior Lacey Chase defeated the duo from LCC 7-5. 6-2. Lakewood’s fourth doubles senior team of Laura Lynch and Cori Shanks entered the day as the second seed and defeated Williamston in the semifinals 6-4, 6-2. In the finals, they knocked off the top seed from LCC 6-3. 6-3. "They had plenty of goals." Snoap said of his girls this season, "and they've just blow away every goal we had." The next goal is the toughest one of all. The Panthers'Alex Culbert dives oito the floor to steal the ball away from Gull Lake in Tuesday night's non-conference contest at DKHS. (Photo by Linda Boyce) DK girls need to bounce back for tonight’s date with Rams Delton Kellogg's varsity girls’ basketball seven season. The Panthers will have to leam how Hogoboom contributed right point.-,. After Thursday’s KVA contest to shake off a loss quickly this week. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The lop individual girls' spot took another tum at the O-K Gold Conference jamboree last Wednesday at Johnson Park, but the top two in the team standings remained steady. ■ The Wayland boys moved up from fifth place at the first league meet lo second at the second, to finish just behind the Caledonia boys who are now two-for-two in winning league jamborees. Caledonia's Andrea Schedlbaucr was the top female runner on the afternoon, finishing ahead of state medallists Jessica Armstrong of Wayland. Lori Burgess of South Christian, and Thomapple Kellogg’s Rebecca Winchester. Burgess' Sailors won the girls' team results once again, finishing 28 points ahead of Schedlbaucr's Fighting Scots. South Christian was the only team to have two girls finish in under 20 minutes, with Lori Burgess crossing the finish line third in 19 minutes and 16 seconds, and Kelsey Burgess fifth coming in at 19:45. Schedlbaucr's winning time was 19:11, with Armstrong right behind her in 19:14. Winchester finished fourth well behind the top three in 19:38. Kendra Ross was sixth overall for the Fighting Scots in 20:26. followed by team­ mates Stephanie Rossman (21:35). Kendal Grant (22:33). and Maddie Zych (23:03). South Christian's top five runners all fin­ ished in the top ten. South Christian won the race with 34 points. Caledonia was second with 62. Wayland third with 67. TK fourth with 82. Bryon Center fifth with 133. and Hastings sixth with 150. Hastings was led by Tiffany Edwards in 22:39. Other scorers for the Saxons were Frankenmuth & Birch Run - November 12th - $40 00 pp~ I Great way to start your holiday shopping - or just a fun day out . __ jji with friends. Rockettes Christmas Spectacular - Dec. 4 - $127.00 ♦ At Fox ’heater in Detroit Includes lunch after the matinee. Sign up now' Hawaii Tour - March 15 - 29,2006 - $2,950.00 pp Visit Oahu. Kouai. Hawaii & Maui. Sgh*seeing and free time too! River Bend Travel • iMirrl 533 WEST STATE STREET. HASTINGS Hastings 269-945-9852 Out of Town I -800-325-7661 • Grand Rapids (6161 891 -8245 parr Mm!' Alyssa Case (24:03). Ida Botten (24:12), Kayleigh Dclcotto (24:26). and Mo'ly smith 25:19). Behind Winchester for TK were Chaney Robinson (21:47). Emma Ordway (22:09). Melanie Truer (22:40). and Kersta Gustafson (23:11). In the boys’ meet Wayland's Mario Fritz couldn't quite chase down Caledonia’s Luke Taylor for the top spot, and the Wildcats couldn't quite catch the Scots. Taylor won the race in 17:27 with Fritz sec­ ond in 17:37. TK runners finished third and fifth. Ethan Fuller was third in 17:54. and Keith Winchester fifth in 17:59. Caledonia ended with just 49 points, fol­ lowed by Wayland 66. South Christian 82. Hastings 93. Byron Center 100. and TK 101 Caledonia was first. Byron Center second, and Hastings third at the first league meet. Across the finish line behind Taylor for Caledonia were Alex TcnElshof (18:04). Justin Kucharczyk (18:18). Brian Wilder (18:31) and Nick Cramer (18:53). The Saxons were paced by Ryan Bosma who was ninth overall in 18:10. Behind him in blue and gold came Jesse Ellwood (18:40), Alex Kimble (18:49). Tyler Lancaster (19:02). and A.J. Singleterry (19:20). Behind Fuller and Keilh Winchester forTK were John Betit (19:39). David Ordway (19:41). and Lance VanPutten (19:41). The league ran again at Riverbend Golf Course in Hastings yesterday. May of the league's teams, including the Saxons. Trojans, and Scots will all be a part of the Portage Invitational this Saturday. Next Wednesday, the O-K Gold Conference gets together again for the fourth and final league jamboree, at Johnson Park. rebounds for DK while Katee with DK was topped 52-38 by the top team in Galesburg, the Panthers will be home again the Wolverine Conference. Gull Lake. Tuesday night. Both teams entered Tuesday on Tuesday in the league when they :?kc on Pennfield. night’s game at Delton Kellogg High School with 8-1 records. ond KVA win when they defeated Paw Paw The Panthers are still undefeated in the Big shake-up in boys’ standings behind Scots at second O-K Gold C.C. jamboree Panthers. Kadic Pogue added nine points and team hasn’t experienced losing very often this Last Thursday the DK girls got their sec­ 57-43. Kalamazoo Valley Association at 2-0. and Hogoboom had a break-out game with 21 have a big battle with Galesburg-Augusta at home tonight. points, nine steals, and five rebounds. She hit Delton lost its shooting rhythm in the loss 9-of-12 free throws on the night. Jordan Haines had II points and 12 to the Blue Devils. The Panthers had been rebounds for Delton, while Culbert added 11 shooting over 40-pcrcent for most of the sea­ points and 11 boards. son. but were held to under 30-percent by Delton outscored Paw Paw II to 2 in the Gull Lake. DK missed all ten of its threepoint tries and hit just 16 of 55 shots overall. first quarter, but Paw Paw wouldn't go away, even when DK pushed that lead to 17 points The Blue Devils jumped out to a 16-6 lead in the first quarter. early in the fourth quarter. Paw Paw rallied to pull within eight points With all the missed shots. Alex Culbert had with three minutes left. Delton knocked down lots of chances to pull down rebounds. She nine of its 16 fourth quarter free throws lo hold on for the victory. finished with 19 boards and 13 points for the Secure Living on Beautiful Park-like 6.2 Acres BEAR CREEK VILLA is now Accepting Applications from Seniors* For HUD, Section 8 Subsidized 1-bedroom Apartments Come see if you qualify for 30% of Median Income Rent! (*Must be age 55+ and meet Income Guidelines) Call (616) 693-2271 TODAY for information. Bear Creek Villa 179 E. Ferney Clarksville, MI 48815 �Pagp A’ Thursday. October 6. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Flaska’s four triples help Trojans top Caledonia by Breit Bremer Sports Editor It was bad enough for the six other teams in the O-K Gold Conference when Thomapple Kellogg senior Jessica Flaska was pulling down offensive rebounds and putting them back up and in for baskets. Site added a new weapon to her game this fall - the three-point shot. Flaska was 7-of-9 from three-point range in the Trojans* two victories list week, and scored a total of 58 points in the wins over Muskegon and Caledonia. “It’s new." said TK head coach Jen Shaw “Her shooting percentage from the threepoint line is awesome, and she has a very smart shot selection from the three point line." Flaska hit 4-ot-5 attempts from behind the an- and finished with 27 points as the Trojans knocked off the Fighting Scots in Caledonia Thursday night. Thomapple Kellogg junior guard Amy Ball (32) chases Caledonia's Lindsey Forton on the wing in the first half of the Trojans' big win last Thursday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Do You Know How the New e Prescription Plans Hastings can’t keep up with ‘Cats in 2nd Ibrter Hills We can help... Porter Hills, a resource to older adults in West Michigan for over thirty-five years, would like to extend an invitation to an informarice presentation on the latest changes to the Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D). Wayland outscored Hastings 13-9 in the third quarter to begin to pull away from the Saxons last Thursday in O-K Gold Conference action, and the Wildcats went c« to a 57-50 victory. The two teams entered the half tied at 26. Jodi Jolley had another big night for the Saxons finishing with game-high honors with 14 points. Brooklyn Pierce and Dana Shilling added 13 points for Hastings. Felicia Stora and Abby Phillips both scored 13 points to lead the Wildcats to vic­ tory. Hastings is now 2-6 overall, and in a three way tie for fifth place in the O-K Gold Jo Murphv. Program Development Coordinator for the Area Agency on .Aging of West Michigan will explain what you need to know to select a Medicare prescription drug plan, including: AREA AGENCY ■"AGING OF WE STERN Am I eligible? Do I have to enroll or is it an automatic benefit? XMien does this change occur? Are there deadlines and penalties? And much more! Conference at I -4. The Saxons finish up their first trip through the conference schedule tonight when they host Hamilton. The Hawkeyes and Caledonia are the two teams tied with Hastings at I -4 in the league. Next Tuesday, the Saxons travel to Bellevue for a non-conference battle with the Broncos. Wednesday, October 12th, 530-700 p.m. Station Creek Retirement Community 10010 Crossroad Court, Caledonia, MI 49316 To RSVP, complete thisform and, mail to: si Porter Hills Retirement Communities & Services 4450 Cascade Road SE, Ste 200 • Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 Your Name (Please Print) Space is limited, we may need to contact you if we are overlxxiked. please indicate a phone number where you can be reached: How many people, including yourself are in your party? To RSVP by phone, please call the hotline at 575-5090 www.porterhills.org With the Trojans holding a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter. Flaska passed on a couple open attempts after thinking about put­ ting the ball up towards the rim. She found other ways to score. “I need help you guys." shouted Caledonia senior Sarah Ruple as Flaska blew by her for two points to quiet a Fighting Scot run in the middle of the fourth. Flaska wasn’t the only Trojan the Scots needed some help with. Holly Smith had a great day underneath the basket for the Trojans with ten points and 12 rebounds. Eight of those rebounds came on the offen­ sive end. “Our post players are playing well right now. and they are looking to score." said Shaw. "That’s what I've asked them to do." Trojan center Caitlin Chamberlin had six points and seven rebounds. TK guards Ashleigh Lund and Amy Ball did a good job of penetrating then dishing the ball to their teammates in the post. Lund finished with five assists on the night. TK led by as many as 17 points in the sec­ ond quarter, but Caledonia fought back to within six early in the third. A pair of Maska three’s quickly stopped that run. “That’s what I’m most proud of my girls for. is that they’re maintaining leads for the first lime. They're building on their leads." said Shaw. Caledonia nearly wiped out that lead by attacking the basket late in the first half, and getting the ball inside to Taryn Parker early in the second half. Parker scored the Scots’ first five points of the second half, but they were her only points on the night. Leslie Curtis had a big came for Caledonia down low. finishing with team highs with nine points and nine rebounds. Cari Butcher added seven points for the Scots. TK is now 5-4 overall and 2-3 in the Gold. Caledonia is 2-6 and 1-4 in the league. The Trojans host Wayland tonight. TK was home last Tuesday when it topped Muskegon 63-48. “We’re really starting to gel and play uni­ fied basketball, which has been our goal, to come together and it’s finally clicking." said Shaw. Maska scored 31 points for the Trojans and Smith added ten. The Trojans slowb built their lead, outscoring the Big Reds 16-13 in the first quarter, then bumping that lead to 27-20 by the half. Whitnes Davis led Muskegon with 14 points. Rebekah Raymond had seven points and Sam Reeder six forTK. Delton soccer team falls to the Rams Delton Kellogg’s varsity boys’ soccer team was looking for its first Kalamazoo Valley Association victory when it hosted Parchment Wednesday afternoon. The Panthers fell for the third time in three tries in the league last Wednesday when they were topped by Galesburg-Augusta on the Caledonia's Sarah Ruple looks up at the official as the whistle blows while she reaches over the back of TK's Holty Smith for a rebound in last Thursday’s O-K Gold Conference contest at CHS. (Photo © 2005 etneoman) BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Mixed TVCCU 13-7; Yankee Zephyr 11.5-8.5; Hastings City Bank 11-9; J-Ad Graphics 10­ 10; Hastings Bowl 10-10; Consumers Concrete 9-11; Walker, Muke & Sheldon 8­ 12; Woodland Machine 7.5-12.5. Men’s High Games & Series - D. Clements 197; D. Walden 179; D. Benner 235; R. O'Keefe 222-634; C. Simpson 189; P. Scobey 228-612; G. Heard 252-662; D. Blakely 201-565; M. Christiansen 194; M. Yost 192-503; T. Neymeiyer 235-650. Women's High Games & Series - B. Wilkins 199-534; D. Neymeiyer IK. Womens Good Games and Series - K. Becker 177-521; B. Hathaway 209-520; T. Christopher 190-519; Y. Cheeseman 200-500; E Ulrich 173-476; S. Merrill 192-474; S. Drake 161-467; P. Vanoost 178-441; B. Moore 158-419; B. Smith 147-411; D. Bums 140-383; W. Barker 148-381; L. Friend ISO369; J. Shurlow 109-290; G. Otis 183; D. Seeber 180; E Vanasse 180. Senior Citizens Sun Risers 12-4; M&M's 1 .5-4.5; #1 Senior 11.5-4.5; King Pins 10-6; Friends 10­ 6; Nash’s Harem 10-6; Butterfir gers 9-7; Early Risers 7-9 Pin Pals 6.5-95; Wieland's 5.5-10.5; Ward's Friends 5-11; Kuempel 4.5­ Chasers 6; XXX Bowlers 6; Funky Bowlers 3. Women’s Good Games and Series - N. Colvin 221-559; M. Heath 195-523; E. Hammontrec 204-508; C. Shellenbarger 192­ 434, N. Ulrich 188-418; K. Fariee 301; K. Becker 200; M. Kirchen 191; A. Hubbell 180; C. Miller 151; B Gingrich 150; A. Larx-y 121. Men’s Good Games and Series - C. Alexander 259-649; B. Falconer 255-642; A. Jenkins 234-637; K. Hammontree 232-623; M. Eaton 238-602; M. Kuhlman 217-568; M. Snyder 222-563, J Robhe 193-518; S. Fariee 204-456; B Rentz 216; P. Ayers 215; B. Hubbell 203; F. Thompson 188; B. Drayton 11.5; BAT’s 4-12. Ladies' Good Games and Series - D. Bums 171-438; J. Allen 144-364; E Moore 158-388; L. Friend 134-314; T. Walker 160­ 437; Y. Markley 189-470. Men’s Good Games and Series - K. Meany 233-603; J. Heney 148-396; G. Waggoner 182-504. B. Akers 211-557; D. Edwards 204-551; C. Baker 204-601; L. Brandt 190-552; D. Kiersey 152-422; R. Walker 171-422; W. Mallekoote 194-490; K. Schantz 176-424; G. Forbcy 176-444; D. Murphy 182-490. Friday Night Mixed Winter Golfers 13; Budweiser 12; Get-RDonc 12; Heads Out 10 1/2; Sanborns and Shiriee 10; 9-n-a-Wiggle 9 1/2; 4 Fools 9; Oldies But Goodies 9; Ten Pins 9; Just Here to Bowl 8; Renegades 8; Mercy 7; All But One 6; The Baby Bunch 6; We're a Mess 4 1/2; Whatever 4; Brushworks 3 1/2; Just Cuz. Women’s Good Games and Series - S. Vandenburg 225-608; E Hammontree 215­ 597; D. Pennington 213-589; B. Roush 180­ 509; M. Sears 169-475; L. Rentz 156-438; O. Gillons 155-426; C. Maitland 154-421; R. Ham montree 153-369; J. Sanborn 133-359; J. Ingersoll 111-308; L. Potter 203; N. Gow 192; S. Vandenberg 173; D. James 170; B. Mesccar 163; J. Lancaster 151; S. Ripley 147. Men’s Good Games and Series - C. Sanborn 259-728; R. Guild 232-680; T. Clow 244-679; J. Bamum 254-670; K. Meaney 254-662; M Kasinsky 242-614; A. Maitland 215-594; A. Taylor 194-538; W. Vandenberg 178-500; B Vandenberg 177-449; D. Kidder 139-385; B. Bowman 262; S. Sanborn 227; Im­ porter 217; B. Keeler 215; K. Ham montree 214; M. Kidder 201; G. Mesccar Jr. 201; B. Madden 198; D Franklin 197. Wednesday P.M Hair Care Center 14. Shamrock 11; Railroad Street Mill 9; Eye and Ent 9; At Home Real Estate 7; Secbers 6; Mace Pharmacy 5. Sunday Night Mixed 4 Horsemen 13; Sandbaggers 12; Red Dog 11; Bounty Huntets 10; Thunder Alley 10; Happy 4‘s 10; Gutter Dusters 8; 12 ozs. at a Time 8; Wolverines”?: HoBSers 6; Pin 142. Tuesday Trios Supperctte Gals 10-6; Trouble 10-6; Get-RDone Gals 9.5-6.5; Big Boy 8.5-7.5; Coleman Agency 8-8; 3 Lucky Ladies 7-9; CB s 7-9; Critters 7-9; All in the Family 7-9; Quality Roofing 6-10. High Game and Series - T. Smith 105*. L Gould 162; P. Hobert 149; D. James 173; S. Smith 144; C. Shook 160; K. Carpenter 180; L. Potter 181-505; S. Vandenburg 166; K. Caldwell 155; T. Daniels 176-515; M. Scars 159; A. Keillor 177; P. Ramey 192; J. Hurless 149. C. Gates 132; S Snider 158, C. Etts 125; O. Gillons 159; T. Thompson 158; L. Trumble 146; P. Cogswell 160; M. Gross 110; B. Wilder 94; S. Lancaster 184; A. Norton 135; T. Franklin 144; J. Rice 158. Thursday Angels Welton’s 9; C.W. Repair 7; Riverfront Fin. Ser. 7; AIS Engine 7; Hastings Ciij Bank 6; Nothin' But Truck 6; Coleman's 5; Hastings 5; Fall Creek 5; Varney’s 3. High Series and Games - B. Mays 177; J. Power 166; D McCollum 222; T. Cross 202­ 514; C. Nichols 184-540; M. Weiler 125; R. Welton 156; C. Cooper 191-506; R. White 162: C. Shellenbarger 173; J. Wyant 167; C. France 201; T. Daniels 190-551; J. Madden 182; D. Staines 171; D. Bartimus 177; A. Crabtree 212-578; W Barker 179; D. Curtis 156; C. Hurless 211; J. Gasper 192-508; V. Goodenough 156; L. Apsey 177; B. Cuddahce 18?; M. Chase 171; L. Bamum 195-534. I220sa RADIO road 5-3. Zack Vanderpool and Shaun Groctsma both scored two goals for the Rams, and Jake Vanderpool added their fifth. Dave Roberts had a goal and an assist for DK. A.J. Newkirk and Ryan Smith added the other two Delton goals, while Brandon Talk Radii Butzirus had one assist. The Panthers are now 4-8 on the season. DK w ill be at I ome again tonight when it plays host to Olivet. Monday, the Panthers host Comstock. The Michigan State Spartans do not have a game scheduled this weekend. Listen to WBCH A.M & WBCH FM for the ACTION AUCTION this Saturday starting at 7:05 SPORTS 100.1 FM Fri.. Oct. 7 - 7:15 pm............................................ Byron Center at Hastings Sat.. Oct. 8 - 6:00 pm ................................ Ball State at Western Michigan am and continuing until the last item is sold! Don’t miss it! atustx �The Hastings Sanner - Thursday. October 6 2005 - Page 21 Time for teams to be thinking about play-off push Delton Kellogg running back Steven Scoby steps through the tackle of Mitchell DeHaan as he heads around the right end of the line in the second half against Parchment Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Breit Bremer Sports Editor Thomapple Kellogg. Maple Valley, and Lakewood are all still holding onto play off hopes as they head into the final three weeks of the season. Lakewood has the toughest row to hoe. needing three wins in its final three games including the annual season ending match-up with Ionia and this Friday night’s trip to DeWitt. Their schedule also includes next Friday’s homecoming contest against Williamston. DeWitt is 4-2 and fighting for its play-oft life as well. The Panthers pulled out a 17-II) against Williamston last week. Despite its 4-2 overall record, if Maple Valley wants to return lo the post-season the Lions are in an almost must-win situation when they host Leslie this week. The foes meet in SMAA South action at MVHS Friday. After that the Lions travel to league leading Brooklyn Columbia Central and then host Portland to end the year. Brooklyn Columbia Central lopped Leslie last week 44-12. Thomapple Kellogg’s quest continues Cedar Springs Friday night. It’s the Trojans night off in the O-K Gold Conference, as Hastings squares off with Byron Center. Wayland faces South Christian, and Caledonia hosts Hamilton. Tne Cedar Springs Red Hawks are just 1 -5 overall this season play ing in the O-K Blue. TK head coach Tim Penfield still said his team has some work to do to gel ready for the Red Hawks' wide open offensive attack. Hastings is still looking for its first O-K Gold Conference victory. The Saxons and Wayland arc both 0-3 in the league. Byron Center is I -3. and was topped 31-13 against South Christian last week. Delton Kellogg will be looking for its first win since week one when it hosts Lake Michigan Catholic for homecoming this Friday night. The Lakers come in 4-2. on a four-game winning streak in the Red Arrow Conference. Current Records Delton Hastings Lakewood Maple Valley Middleville I -5 1-5 3-3 4-2 4-2 Here’s a round-up of last Friday’s local gridiron action. Hamilton 34, Hastings 0 The Hamil'on Hakweyes showed the Hastings Saxons why they’re the leam to beat this year in the O-K Gold Conference, as the Hawkeyes celebrated homecoming with a 34­ 0 win Friday night. The Saxon ground game which has been solid at times this season never got going against the Hawkeye defense. Garrett Harris was the Saxons’ leading ground gainer with six carries for 38 yards Hamilton meanwhile amassed 304 yards on the ground and 348 total. The Hawkeyes spread the ball around. Quarterback Daniel Saenebouttarath was his team’s leading rusher with seven carries for 66 yards. No Hawkeye rushed more than nine times. Benjamin Carnes carried the ball nine times and finished with 58 yards. Saenebouttarath threw for two scores, a 20y order to Michael Dekker for their team’s first score, and a 10-yard pass to Nathan Wind for the second TD of the first quarter. The Hawkeyes built their lead to 22-0 at the half on a 28-yard interception return by Matt DeJongc. then added a pair of fourth quarter touchdown runs, one by Steve Polet and one by Brad Arnold. Matt Donnini was held to 2.5 yards per carry by the Hawkeyes He rushed 12 times in the game for 30 yards. Saxon quarterback Kyle Girrbach rushed nine times for 35 yards. Girrbach completed one of four passes, an eight yarder to teammate Chns Timmerman. Parchment 28, Delton Kellogg 0 Delton Kellogg was shut-out for the second time this season when they faced previously winters Parchment Friday night. Parchment got three touchdown runs from quarterback Adam Doorlag and 175 yards rushing from Phillip Withrow. It wasn’t a pretty game for either side, but Delton Kellogg’s mistakes hurt it more than Parchment's did. Both teams were penalized 11 times. Doorlag threw three interceptions, but Delton couldn't capitalize on any of them. The host Panthers turned the ball over twice DK’s first turnover was a fumble deep in its own territory. It only took Parchment three plays to score from the Delton 12, on a threeyard run by Doorlag midway through the sec­ ond quarter which gave his team a 15-0 lead. Parchment intercepted a pass on Delton's next drive and only had to go 35 yards to the end zone, this time scoring on a eight-yard quarterback draw by Doorlag. Parchment led 21-0 at the half. Delton Kellogg’s best drive of the game came early in the third quarter, and was helped out by a Parchment penalty on a fourth and three at the DK 44. Delton took the extra downs and marched to the Parchment 19 before the drive stalled. Early in the fourth quarter a long pass from Brian Diaz to Stephen Rising that covered 33 yards to the Parchment nine. Alex Latta car­ ried it down to the three on the next play, but on second-and-goal the snap got away from Diaz and Parchment recovered. The two teams traded interceptions later in See FOOTBALL, next page South tops TK in second overtime Thomapple-Kellogg held a one-goal lead for nine minutes in the second half Tuesday night, and was in control of the game until an unfortunate foul in the penal­ ty box resulted in a penalty kick for South Christian. The Sailors tied up the game 2-2. then went on to take a 3-2 win in double-over­ time at Bob White Stadium in Middleville. Both teams ca'.ne close to getting that golden goal in the first overtime, but it wasn't until only one minute left in the sec­ ond overtime South’s James Zandstra put one in to give the Trojans’ the heart break­ ing loss. “It was very disappointing to lose the lead to a penalty kick.” said Trojan bead coach Christian Niles following the match. "This game meant a lot to us as the team showed with the way we played, but we have to be careful that it doesn’t cloud some of our good play.” Thomapple-Kellogg and South Christian both showcased offensive attacks that Thornapple Kellogg defensive lineman Glen Brock (76) drage down the Wayland quarterback Friday night as teammates rush in to offer him support. (Photo by Perry Hardin) made it a very exciting game. With the loss, the Trojans move their record to 4-8-1 overall and 2-2 in confer­ ence. Trojan senior midfielder Josh Baird reg­ istered one goal and one assists during the contest, and sophomore midfielder Sven Welz recorded his sixth goal of the season. South struck first at the 22nd mark. Thomapple-Kellogg found the back of the Tnomapple Kellogg's Tod Vamas (22) knocks the ball away from a South Christian attacker in Tuesday night's O-K Gold Conference battle as teammate Eric Scott (17) arrives to help out on the play. (Photo by Perry Hardin) net four minutes before half to tic it up on a free kick taken by Baird. The Trojans found the back of the net at the 63rd minute mark, in the second half, when Baird sent a comer to the mouth of the goal and Welz put away. “I wish wc could have increased the lead even more when we were up 2-1. But again, we have to be careful wc don’t for­ get about some of our good points from tonight,” said Niles. Monday night, the Trojans played a non­ conference game and lost to Gull Lake 2-0. It was a great battle between these two teams. There were 22 total fouls in the game and one yellow card. Fall color tour t Package Available! Vujo .Oct. 1 - Nov. 15, 2005 / ________ Call or Vtsrr our Website for Details. * Gull Lake had a 14-2 shots advantage at half and TK turned it up on the defensive end in the second half. The two teams both > Irin ^Restaurant record five shots in the final 40 minutes. 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VOLLEYBALL Barry County YMCA 2005 Coed Volleyball Scores Dead Frogs..................................................6-0 Prime Time..................................................5-1 Sunsetlers................................. . .4-2 U-Guys Serve.......................... .0-6 Bosleys.........................................................0-6 769 MS MJI .• US MS M31 Bany County Lumber Do II Beit Median- gxJ0 .629 Dal) Bloc Tarp 10x12.............. 829 12x14....... ...11.79 16x20. 16x24. .29.99 20x30 FALL CLEARANCE Swlng-N-Sllde In-stock Item* OPtN Z DAYS A WHK �Page 22 - Thursday. October 6 2005 - The Hastings Banner FOOTBALL, continued from previous page-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------the quarter A pick by Scoby set DK up in gtxxJ field position at the Parchment ten. but Diaz’s first pass was hauled in by Parchment linebacker Ryan Burgon Paul Diaz and Anthony Riley had Delton’s other two interceptions. On the ensuing drive. Withrow scored Parchment s final touchdown of the night on a 51-yard run. Delton managed just 39 yards rushing on 21 attempts against the larger Parchment front. Brian Diaz completed six of his 16 pass attempts for 63 yards Middleville 38. Wayland 21 The Trojans made the big plays late in the game Friday night at Wayland to keep one game hack of the Hamilton Hawkeyes in the O-K Gohl Conference. Ben Ybema rushed 27 limes for 211 yards and a touchdown as the Trojans lopped Wayland Friday 38-21. but he wasn't the only Trojan running back making big things hap­ pen. A 41-yard touchdown run by Ybema and Troy Rock’s ensuing extra point kick tied the game al 21 late in the third quarter. The Trojans got the ball back, and on the first play of the fourth quarter Rock kicked a 35-yard field goal that would prove to be the game winner. Delton Kellogg’s Chris Madill (5) is down, but not out. as he drags down Parchment running back Phillip Withrow in the second half of Friday night’s Kalamazoo Valley Association contest at DKHS. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Rock also added a 91-yard touchdown run on a reverse to give his team some breathing room, later in the final period. Rock rushed tour limes for 140 ya ds. and teammate James Smith carried the ball six limes for 62 yards Smith put TK up 14-7 early in the second half with a 24-yard touch­ down run following a Travis Dykstra tumble recovery. "We were pretty explosive." said TK head coach Tim Penfield. Ybema scored TK’s first halt touchdown on a 49-yard run in the first quarter, after the Wildcats took a 7-0 lead. Dykstra's fumble recovery was one of four Wayland turnovers on the night. Ybema also had a fumble recovery and an interception and Jason Blain an interception for the Trojans. "Wc played well.’’ said Penfield. "Wayland’s a pretty big. physical team and we forced them into some passing situations and were able to take advantage." "Our defense was running to the ball and working hard.” Scott Brown and Mitch Fisher each had six tackles forTK. Blain was 2-of-5 passing the ball tor 59 yards. He and the Trojan back-up quarter­ backs will likely be tossing the ball around a bit more than that in practice this week, preparing the defense for the Cedar Springs aerial attack it will face this Friday. TK is now 4-2 overall. Cedar Springs is I­ 5 overall and 1-3 in the O-K Blue. Maple Salley 28. Albion 24 If yards were points. Albion blew away the Maple Valley varsity football team Friday night in Albion. But they're not. Despite being outgained 459 yards to 281. Maple Valley improved io 4-2 with a 28-24 win on the road over the Wildcats. A five-yard touchdown run by Levi Andler put the Lions in front for good with 2:07 remaining in the third quarter Friday night. Albion held an 11-8 half-time advantage, and led 18-14 when Andler crossed the goal line. Adam Lamphcrc’s two-point conversion run made it 22-18 in favor of the Lions. Quarterback Matt Gordcnecr added an insurance touchdown for Maple Valley with 2.-O9 left to play in the game, on a one-yard run. It took Albion just over a minute to march Thomapple Kellogg running back Tyier Ybema sprints around the outside of the Wayland defense Friday night. Ybema carried the ball 27 times for 211 yards in the Trojans' victory. (Photo by Perry Hardin) down the field and pull within four points on a 25-yard TD run by Larry Bonner, but the Lions drained the final 56 seconds off the clock to hold on for the victory . Justin Harper scored first for Albion, on a three-yard run less than five minutes into the game. The Lions came back by going to the air. Gordcnecr hit Lamphcre for a 30-yard score with 1:41 left in the opening quarter. Both teams converted on their two-point conversion attempts following their first touchdowns of the night. Lamphcre ran in the two-point try for Valley. The two teams battled through a scoreless second quarter, until Albion’s Michael Bearman hit a 21-yard field goal with two seconds left in the half. The Lions pulled ahead for the first time in the ball game on a 44-yard run by Lampherc midway through the third quarter. Bonner put his team back in front when he connected with Mike Ridley on a 17 yard pass with 3:48 left in the third. Bcarman added the extra­ point kick. Albion moved the ball on the Lions, but the Maple Valley defense came up big when it had to. The Wildcats rushed for 375 yards and threw for 84 more. Bonner didn’t have much tuck throwing though, completing just four of his 15 pass attempts. Champ Bodell picked off one pass for the Lions. Lamphcre led Maple Vailey with 13 tackles, while Jarred Goris finished with ten. This Friday night the Lion., meet up with the other holdovers from the Southern Michigan Athletic Association in the Southern Michigan Activities Association South this fall, the Leslie Blackhawks. The Lions and Blackhawks are both 4-2 overall. Maple Valley is 3-1 in the SMAA and Leslie 2-2. The Lions will be looking to keep pace with Hillsdale and Brooklyn Columbia Central al the top of the conference. Columbia Central is 6-0 and FAMILY BUSINESS WITH FAMILY VALUES. Norman and his sons operate a successful family business. So when Norman needed to replace his truck, he wanted to shop where his sons shop, Dreisbach Motors. That's because Dreisbach is another successful family business with a reputation for great deals and great sendee. And the Dreisbach Family Values Card with free oil changes and service discounts can make you feel like part of the family too. Shop Dreisbach Motors for real family values. 44) in the league and will host Hillsdale this week in a battle which could end up deciding the conference title. Hillsdale is also 4-0 in the league and 5-1 overall. Lakewood 34, Lansing Catholic 14 Lakewood improved to 3-3 on the gridiron and kept play-off hopes alive with a 34-14 win over winless Lansing Catholic Central on the road Friday night. The Vikings went in knowing they would be able to run the ball against the Cougars, and did it over and over and over again, piling up 402 yards on the ground. Kyle Rowland rushed for 188 yards to lead Lakewood. Jessie Martin ran for 79. Eddie Phillips 52, and Justin Keller 69 yards. Quarterback Martin's 79 yards came on just two carries. He took a quarterback keep­ er around the end 66 yards for a touch down with 1:30 left in the third quarter to end the scoring. Phillips and Rowland each scored two touchdowns. Rowland’s two came in the sec­ ond quarter on rons of 35 and 14 yards. Phillips opened the scoring with a 2-yard plunge with 2:23 left in the first quarter, then added a one-yard dive with 3:02 left to play in the third quarter. Martin only attempted three passes, com­ pleting one to .Aaron Byler for ten yards. Levi Phelps kicked extra-points following the first four Lakewood touchdowns. LCC’s touchdowns came in the first and fourth quarter, the second after the Vikings had built a 34-7 lead. ‘The kids played real well defensively," said Lakewood head coach Bob Veitch. T though our defensive unit did an outstanding job ionight. It's tough to go against a run and cun type offense. I thought we stayed focused and did a great job.” Ttr Cougars managed just 283 total yards of offenre. with 145 coming on the ground and 138 through the air. Gabe O’Mara led the Lakewood defense with nine tackles. Phillips hsd eight and Cody Dupont seven. DeWitt will host Lakevnod this Friday night. The Vikings can pull into ? third place tie with the Panthers with a win. asd k.?ep dreams of a six-win season alive. The Panthers are 4-2 overall and 2-1 in the CAAC-3 after last week’s 17-10 win over Williamston. Trojans look to go 3-0 in Rainbow at Unity tonight 02 OLDS BRAVADA 97 OLDS 88 03 GMC ENVOY SLE LOCAL TRADE. FULLY LOADED. LEATHER FULLY LOADED. POWER SEAT. OHLY 55K MILES DUAL POWER SEATS. MOONROOF. 1 OWNER. s240 PER MONTH $335 $190 PER MONTH PER MONTH 03 CHEVY 2500 4X4 LS DURAMAX DIESEL. LOW MILES $465 PER MONTH Visit us on the web at www.dreisbachmotors.com Dreisbach 328 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings (269) 948-8000 Locally Owned & Operated FXQFIXNG ExiTCTATlONS IS A FAMILY TfaDITKJN Enc [>080006 M Mt >*.« BameSgns CnmSMnw J'Amy Tat MgVICE HQVK 4 .V*-3 8 ' Thu 4 Fh 8-5 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor A program knows its progressing when it can win meets with depth. Kalamazoo Loy Norrix won eight of the 12 events Monday night in the Community Education and Recreation Center pool in Hastings, but the TKHastings girls’ swimming and diving leam pulled out a 97-89 victory. "Really that’s kind of a neat thing about how these meets work.” said TKHastings head coach Carl Schoessel. "You can have the number one swim­ mer in each event, but if you don’t have the swimmers behind them you’re not going to get much done.” The Trojans are now 4-1 on the sea­ son. TK-Hastingx set four new team records in the meet, but two of them came with second place finishes. Mindy Warner set a new team record in the 50-yard freesty le with her time of 27.27 seconds, but Loy Norrix’s Monica Tung won the race in 26.64. In the 100-yard backstroke. Audrey Hoag set a new TK-Hastings record in 1:08.68. but was second to Tung who touched the wall in I .-08.22. Warner also set a new team record with her first place finish in the 100yard freestyle, finishing in 59 81 sec­ onds. The Trojans took the top three spots in that event, with Chclsey Strumberger second in 1:00.32 and Kayla Romanak third in 1:03.13. TK-Hastings’ fourth record came in the first event of the night, the 200yard medley relay, when Warner. Romanak. Molly Wallace, and Danielle Rosenburg finished the race in 2:07.55. The only other Trojan victories were from Rosenburg who took the 100 but­ terfly in 1:13.17. and the 200-yard freestyle relay team of Warner. Rosenburg. Strumberger. and Brandi Sutfin which won in 1:53.5O. The Trojans were finally outdone on the diving board. Loy Norrix had the top (wo divers Tuesday night, includ­ ing Erin Campbell who set a new CERC pool record with her 219.15 points. Erika Glass and Reyna Levine both won two races apiece for the Knights, and competed on the first place 400yard freesty le relay with teammates Christian Pillsbury and Tung. The Trojans are currently 2-0 in the O-K Rainbow Tier 3. and face their third league foe tonight when they trav­ el to Hudsonville Unity Christian. The Crusaders topped the Trojans by two points last year, and TK-Hastings is anxious to get another shot at them. "We arc excited to see them again.” said Schoessel. "I think its going to be a very good, very tough meet." After that, the Trojans arc off until next Thursday when they host Wyoming United for another O-K Rainbow contest. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-10-13.pdf 843b8bd9e17c0f285ac77b53c1a6d4e8 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121S CHURCH ST MSilWS U ttuM-itU Fewer students means fewer funds 'Charity begins at home’ Saxon boys win O-K Gold jamboree See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 5 See Story on Page 19 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 DANNER Hastings VOLUME 152, No. 41 Thursday, October 13. 2005 Master plan approved NEWS BRIEFS by David T. Young Editor The Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday morning finally approved a new county-wide master plan on a 5-2 vote, with Commissioner Tom Wing absent. The master plan, which becomes effective immediately, is the blueprint for al) future planning and zoning and it serves as a guide for all proposed related ordinances. Final approval comes after many months of diligent work by the County Planning and Zoning Commission and committee members who had to find a way to work out a compro­ mise between farmers' concerns about prop­ erty rights and residents’ concerns about urban sprawl. Farmers on the east side of the county had expressed opposition to the plan during four public hearings, maintaining that in its zeal to preserve farm land, some provisions locked farmers in to whom they could sell to. reduc­ ing their chances to retire comfortably, and challenging what farmers could or couldn't do with the land they own However, a compromise move announced Friday. Sept. 30. spearheaded by Fifth District County Commissioner Michael Callton of Nashville, helped win final passage. Callton recommended striking the first line of the last paragraph on page 148 of the mas­ ter plan, which read. “While single-family residential development may be appropriate in Limited portions of the area, subdivisions and condominium developments would undermine the overall intent of the area, and would not be permitted." Before submitting his letter to the Planning Murder mystery planned for teens "A woman has been found dead in the meeting of the Beech Tree Public Library No immediate cause of death wm evident "The woman has been identified as librarian Melinda Carey, who was in the meeting room preparing to meet with a committee organizing a 'Battle of the Bands.* which the library was sponsor­ ing in the parking lot. No witnesses to Ms. Carey’s death have been identified at this point. The police are investigating the crime." Can the "Battle of the Bands" go on without the music librarian? Teens will have the opportunity to solve the mys­ tery. Suspects will be revealed and clues will be given. Area teens are invited to ome help solve the mystery of “Rock *n Roll Over Dead.” This fun event will be held at 7 p.m. Friday. Oct. 14, at the Hastings Public Library. It’s sponsored by the Teen Advisory Board and is open to anyone in grades 6*12. Prises, food and fun will be made available. Registration is encouraged. Call the library to register or for more informa­ tion at 945-4263. Oldies trivia party set for Saturday A party featuring music oldies from the 1950s. ’60s and ’70s is being planned for Saturday evening. Oct. 15, at the Hastings Country Club. Proceeds will benefit the campaign to build a new library in Hastings. Anyone is invited to play or watch this unusual fund-raising music trivia contest beginning with sign-in and registration at 6 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Hastings Country Chib. “Name That Tune for the Library" is a J-Ad Graphics sponsored show, also sponsored by the country club and the Fclpausch Food Centers. Those who want to test their music memories against a hand-picked Hastings Library team are invited to go four-on-four with the host'quartet. Foursomes who want to take on the library quartet-will be asked to sign in at the start of the evening, to give each of their teams a special and colorful name, come dressed in weird outfits if they like and designate a captain, who will be the only team member who can answer questions during the contest The two foursomes will take turns in hearing information on the artists, the year and then actual musical excerpts from the songs. The captain then must give the final answer, identifying the title of the song. The task is simply to “name that tune." When a team answers incorrectly, it will be assessed one strike. A second incorrect response will result in strike two and a third strike three. The matchup will continue until one team’s “side is retired." Cost is $25 per player. $100 per team and only $10 each for those who just want to come and watch the proceedings. The era the music will be taken from starts with the year 1955. the birth of rock ’n roll, and ends with the year 1979. Red Cross blood drive is Oct. 18 A Red Cross blood drive is planned for noon to 5:45 p.m. Tuesday. Oct. 18. at the United Auto Workers union hall, 295 Washington St.. Middleville Local Red Cross officials say consis- See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 PRICE 50c and Zoning Commission. Callton talked with a couple of other County Board members, some members of his agricultural constituen­ cy, a member of the agricultural preservation board and other members of the planning and zoning board. Callton told his colleagues Tuesday mom ing that two townships. Maple Grove and Castleton, adopted resolutions opposing the plan, but with the change in deleting that sen­ tence. “they’re satisfied with the revisions, the change in wording." He added that even Archie Jennings, a Castleton Township fanner who has been one of the vocal critics, is in agreement now. “And I’m pretty damn hard to satisfy." Jennings quipped from the audience. “I’m satisfied, it's a good master plan." Callton said. Fourth District Commissioner Howard “Hoot" Gibson agreed, but added. “It could be better." Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus said, “You can't meet everybody's individual objectives, it’s impossible with a county-wide plan.” McManus said the “polarity" in the county is between fanners who insist on property rights and want lenient zoning and neighbor­ ing residents who more strict zoning. “We have to find a balance." he said. "A master plan is just a guide. Nothing is affect­ ed until an ordinance is passed." He noted when asked that a master plan can be revisited only once a year, but an ordi­ nance can be reconsidered any time. He also said 75 of Michigan's 83 counties havt- a See PLAN, page 13 Star volleyball player dies from A night for royal revelry injuries in crash Hastings High School Homecoming King Ashtin King and newly crowned Queen Kristi Tolger celebrate during festivities at Johnson Field Friday evening. Meanwhile. Delton Kellogg High School also celebrated its homecoming, with Queen Katie Smoczynski and King Jon Osborne. Some highlights ol the two schools' festivities appear in photo essays inside today’s edition of the Banner. (Delton photo by Linda Boyce, Hastings photo by Perry Hardin) Lakewood High School junior Emily Duits. 15. who was a passenger in a car involved in a rollover accident Tuesday. Oct. 4, has died from complications suffered as a result of the crash. Duits. a junior, was the daughter of Jeff and Selena Duits of Sunfield. She was a passenger in a car that rolled over on Martin Road, south of Coats Grove, and was trapped under the car until rescue personnel could extricate her. She then was airlifted to Spectrum Hospital in downtown Grand Rapids. Duits was paralyzed from the chest down after the accident and attempts to remove a ventilator tube last Friday had been unsuc­ cessful. According to a spokesman from the Michigan State Police Post in Hastings. Duits may have died as a result of an infection. The driver of the car, a juvenile from Woodland, was taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings Oct. 4, was treated for minor injuries and released. Emily Duits Though young for her grade. Duits was a star vollyball player at Lakewood High School and was named to the Capital Area See DUITS, page 7 City’s default set aside in PUD suit by residents by Jon Gambee Staff Writer Circuit Court Judge James Fisher Monday granted the City of Hastings' request to set aside a motion of default filed against it Sept. 13. The city was accused of failing to respond within the allotted time against a complaint regarding an ordinance establishing the Court Street Planned Unit Development (PUD) District. In making his ruling. Fisher acknowledged that the city had responded to two prior com­ plaints and agreed with the attorney repre­ senting the City of Hastings. Robert Buchanan of Law. Weather and Richardson, that the newest complaint contained “no new operative facts." Bradley K. Morton of Charlotte, attorney representing the eight residents in the PUD suit, had entered the default request and said after the hearing that the judge was acting within his discretion. “Is it appealable? Yes." he said, while not indicating if such action was planned. The next step in the process is a settlement conference, which has been scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Nov. 10 in the case which has been referred to as Barlow vs. the City of Hastings. Gordon Barlow is one of the eight residents bringing suit against the city. Others include Charles Adams. Karen Nicholson. Robert Nicholson. Caro) Schnicrr. Paul Friddlc. Kimberly Sutton and Stewart Gross. All own property located between West Court and West State streets. At issue is Ordinance 382. which created the PUD and re-zoned properties ow ned by the plaintiffs, who contend a public hearing was scheduled on the issue, but (he City See PUD. page 13 �Page 2 - Thursday, October 13. 2005 - The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page tent blood donations are needed to maintain the supply. When asked, seven out of 10 people believe the American Red Cross plays a strong role in saving lives by collecting and distributing blood. But of those same 10 people, asked if they will give blood in the next 12 months, almost half will say it's not in their plans. "Most people understand that many sick and injured people would die without blood transfusions." says Fred Stems, executive director of the Great Lakes Region Blood Services. "But many people don’t realize they can make a difference in ensuring that blood is available." Stems emphasized that volunteer blood donors are the only source of blood prod­ ucts for hospital patients. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds or more, years olf and be in good general health. Nashville chamber committee to meet The Nashville Community Development Committee of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce is inviting the public to its meeting at 7 p.m. Monday. Oct. 17. Dixie Stadel-Manshum, executive direc­ tor of the Barry County Economic Development Alliance, will be guest speak­ er. She will discuss economic development for Nashville. The meeting will be held at the MOOville Quality Creamery, located at the inter­ section of M-66 and M-79 highways. “Please join us for an informative meet­ ing and discussion on what is next for our committee.” said Chamber Executive Director Julie DeBoer. "The committee wants to promote Nashville and its busi­ nesses. We need your help!" Cail DeBoer at (269; 945-2454 or julic®barrychamber.com for more infor­ mation. ‘Cider Time’ fests end this weekend His/pric Bqw/wis Mills will complete its annual "It's Cider Time Festivals" weekend serie* Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 15 and 16, withal Harvest Festival. Fine Art and Quilt Show. There will be an old-fashioned country fair atmosphere, with cider making and com meal demonstrations, tours of the old mill and historical village, free horse­ drawn wagon rides, live music, hot apple dumplings, cider and doughnuts are all at hand for folks to enjoy. The activities start at noon and last until 5 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. The third annual Fine Art Show, featur­ ing many area artists demonstrating and selling their work, will be featured. The displays will fill the main hall of the Gathering Place. Artists interested in taking part in this event arc asked to register ahead. Many quilts will be on display in the bal­ conies overlooking the main hall and visi­ tors will have a chance to vote on their favorites for the visitors, choice awards. Those who have quilts they would like to display, that have not previously been dis­ played. are asked to call ahead. Harvest Festival is always the last cider pressing of the season and demonstrations will take place thoughout the day both Saturday and Sunday. Folks are encouraged to remember the annual "Christmas at the Mill" series, which starts on the Friday after Thanksgiving, then each Saturday and Sunday from then until Christmas. The "It’s Cider Time Festival" gale fee for adults is $5; Children 5 to 12 years old is $2. Breakfast to take up topic of meth The effects methamphetamines have on communities will be the focus of an infor­ mational breakfast from 7 to 8 a.m. Tuesday. Oct. 18. at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. This is the first of the fall breakfast scries that will cover a variety of communityrelated topics. The breakfasts arc sponsored by Strong Families Safe Children Foster Home recruitment program, the Child Abuse and Prevention Council of Barry County and the Court Appointed Special Advocate Program (CASA). The speaker for the October breakfast will be Liz Lenz from Barry County Substance Abuse Services. The public is encouraged to attend the program and increase their awareness of child abuse and neglect. Middleville Rotary dinner scheduled The annual Middleville Rotary spaghetti dinner for scholarship funds is scheduled before this year’s final Trojan home foot­ ball game Friday. Oct. 14. against South Christian. The dinner will be held in the cafeteria from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults and elementary school students accompanied by their par­ ents eat free. For the second year, members of the Interact Club will be helping Rotary Club members serve spaghetti. Each year the dinner raises the funds the local Rotary Club uses to grant scholar­ ships to graduating Thomapplc Kellogg High School seniors. Historical Society will meet Oct. 20 Speaking at this month's meeting of the Barry County Historical Society will be Charles Collins, who. along with wife Carol, nas conducted nearly 200 interviews with veterans of past wars. The Collinses will be sharing some of those stories by way of a video presentation with the group on at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20. at the Hastings Elks Club. Collins has been making almost weekly visits to the Grand Rapids Veterans' Home, and has made several trips to Alma to the Masonic Home, which accommodates many veterans there. His work has been shown on Hastings and Grand Rapids tele­ vision. and his live presentations in Grand Rapids' Gerald R. Ford Museum and else­ where have played to nearly full houses. Most living veterans of World War II are now in their 80s, and unless projects such as the society's World War II Veterans' Book, or Collins' video projects arc carried out. thousands more stories will go untold. The society also will be involved with the Harvest Festival Saturday. Oct 15. on the streets in downtown Hastings. There will be old tractors on display, face paint­ ing. and a duck game for children, a bake sale, dulcimer music; and live music for street dance, with square dancing from 2 until 4 p:m. Raffle tickets will be available for "Jesse" the hand-carved goose, along with other $50 and $25 prizes. Church-Court to open soon The base course of asphalt pavement has now been placed at the Church-Court inter­ section in downtown Hastings. This intersection should be reopened to traffic by the week's end. The contractor intends to then move his operations to the Jefferson-Court intersection, and begin demolition and underground utility work it? this area by eady in week of Oct 17. The Jefferson-Court street intersection will be closed to motor vehicles once the Church­ Court intersection has been re-opened to traffic. Access to all of the businesses and facil­ ities in the downtown is being fully main­ tained throughout the duration of the streetscape project. Motorist* may have to temporarily detour one block north or south to avoid the work zones as the project pro­ gresses, but all areas of the downtown remain accessible to motor vehicles. The public parking lots in the downtown all remain open for use. Whitetails Unlimited banquet scheduled The Thornapple Valley chapter of Whitetails Unlimited banquet is planned for Wednesday evening. Oct. 19. at the Hastings Moose Lodge, 128 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. This special event will feature a dinner, auction, door prizes, sporting equipment, limited edition wildlife and outdoor art. and WTU collectibles. Proceeds will go toward local projects that uphold Whitetails Unlimited mission statement The social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 7. Tickets are $30 for adults, or $20 for juniors ages 15 and under. There is an Oct. 15 deadline for tickets, which will not be sold at the door. To order tickets, call Mike Bagley 269­ 948-7566. or national headquarters at SOO274-5471. or go online at www.whitetailsunlimited.com Whitetails Unlimited is a national, non­ profit, conservation organization, with members in all 50 suites. that strongly believes in working with its local chapters in dealing with local, state and national issues involving whitetail deer and their habitat. Unique among conservation organ­ izations. Whitetails Unlimited returns 50 percent of net event proceeds to the local chapter to use on local conservation proj­ ects. Experienced news writer joins J-Ad Graphics staff Jon Gambee is returning to journalism, a career he started 34 years ago. by joining the newsroom team at J-Ad Graphics. Gambec started duties as police and courts reporter for the Banner and staff writer last Wednesday. He will write “Police Beat" sto­ ries and monitor activities in the local court system. He also will write feature stories and cover government meetings. He will continue to report on the Maple Valley High School football team, which he has been doing as a hobby since 1977. A graduate of Wayland High School in 1965. Gambee attended Grand Valley State University for a year before he enlisted in the U.S. Marines and served in the Vietnam Conflict from 1967 to 1969. One of his main duties was being a Vietnamese language interpreter. Interestingly, be was on the front cover of the Reminder just before Veterans Day sever­ al years ago. when he told stories about his military service. He also was a guest speaker at a First Friday forum about juvenile crime. His talk was so well received that host James Pino asked him to return for another program. Gambec was honorably discharged with a Purple Heart, returned to the U.S. in 1969 and went back to GVSU. but two years later he did some sports writing for the old Wayland Globe. He applied for the sports editor's job at the Dowagiac Daily News in November 1971. saying he just wanted to sec if his writ­ ing was good enough to wrdtstand criticism from the editor of a daily newspaper. He was offered the job during his interview. Gambee was lured away briefly to work as editor of the Allegan Photo Journal in 1972. but returned to Dowagiac to work in sports again. Kalamazoo Valley Community College hired him to work in its public information office in 1975. After completing his degree at Grand Valley, he became KVCC head women's softball coach, look over the reins of the varsity baseball job and served as athletic director. KVCC administrators, however, insisted he get back to public relations, a field they saw as more valuable to the school. Gambec left KVCC in 1985 to start his own weekly newspaper in Richland, the Village Press, which he ran for more than 10 years. He also was head varsity baseball coach for Gull Lake High School. In the meantime, he landed a job with he Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home, working with troubled youths. Gambec since then has become a supervi­ sor for the home, working nights, and he start­ ed his own foster home business. He has gotten out of the foster care busi­ ness and has settled into living in Hastings with his wife. Julie Crittenden, and his step­ son. Cory Bunge. . Gambee will continue to work at the juve­ nile home, three nights on and three nights off. J-Ad Graphics editor David T. Young said he was both surprised and delighted a man with Gambec's abilities, experience and cre­ dentials would want to restart his newspaper career while he still works at the juvenile home. "I can't think of a better person to handle this job." Young said. “He knows a great deal about criminal justice, works with police offi­ cers. attorneys and judges all the time. And he has the journalism background to do a terrific job Jon Gambee “I’ve known Jon for 40 years: he and I go back a long way." Young added. "I suppose some might joke that I’m guilty of cronyism with this hire, but 1 also know what kind of man Jon Gambee is. I believe him to be of the highest integrity and commitment. This is a terrific fit." Gambee plans to work around his commit­ ments to the juvenile home and newsroom staff plan to become more flexible to enable the work to be accomplished in a timely man­ ner. Only TK shows increase over last year Barry County school numbers down J-Ad Graphics News Service Local school districts arc finalizing their Sept. 28 pupil counts, wt ich represent 75 per­ cent of their slate funding. After the September count is audited, it will be combined with the February count to determine what a local school district can expect to receive. Under Michigan law. state funding to public schools is done on a per­ pupil basis. Thornapple Kellogg was the only Barry County area school district to sec an increase in student count. This year's fall count was 1338 students, which is 28 higher than last year. Thomapplc Kellogg has experienced an influx of students both in and out of the dis­ trict. The unaudited count for the Hastings Area School District is 3235 students. The district based its budget projections for this fiscal year on an estimated number of 3.265 stu­ dents. The decrease in 30 students means some budget adjustments will have to be made. The loss these students represents an estimated $155,000 reduction in funding. Assistant Superintendent Mary Vliek said they have never had a fall count this low before. Hastings, like many districts, both private and public, is not entirely clear about why the numbers arc down. Superintendent Chris Cooley said local schools arc going to have to make some budg­ et adjustments, but will be able to get through this without cutting any teachers or services. Student numbers for the district were down in the elementary, middle school and high school. However, the number of kindergart­ ners remained stable. The Delton Kellogg School District unau­ dited pupil count was 1.895 students. This figure is below last year’s September count of 2.013, a difference of more than 100. The breakdown of the figures is as follows: 617 for kindergarten through fourth grade; 580 for fifth through eighth grade; 638 for the high school; and 60 for alternative education. “We have had a constant decline." Superintendent Ron Archer said. He said they arc planning to send out sur­ veys to see why people have chosen to leave the district. There can be a variety of factors that influ­ ence parents to leave a district, including change in family dynamics such as divorce or even relocation for a job. The district usually sees a decline with the February count and then rebound with the September numbers. However, this year the school did not increase its numbers in the fall. Archer said they are asking “Why did we not get our bounce'’" This decline was not foreseen in the pro­ jections and it’s a little surprising for district officials. Over the past few years Delton Kellogg has projected down on average 20 students. Archer said there are two pieces that are hard to project each year, which includes the number of students enrolled in kindergarten and the number enrolled in alternative educa­ tion. Sixty percent of the decline for the dis­ trict came in the kindergarten and alternative education area. The official numbers that determine the state funding will not be finalized until December. Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Kim Kramer told the board that the district was near its projected count. The unaudited fall count was 1.666 which is down 20 from the estimated count of 1.686. which was based on the count in February. The count will become official when it is audited sometime during the next lour weeks. It will then be combined with list year's count of 1.686 to create the 'blended count." which is used to determine the district’s exert slate aid count. Kramer projected the blended count would be 1.671. down 15 from last year, which would mean about a 5103,125 decrease in slate aid revenue for the district. Kramer said the school board approved its budget last June for the 2005-2006 academic year based on the February count of 1.686, not planning for an increase and hoping for no decrease. “The board adopted a deficit budget, and we went into this year knowing that we were going to have to take $400,000 out of our sav­ ings," the superintendent said. “With this additional $103,125 decrease, we are looking at a half million dollars (in deficits)." he said. “We are going to have to tighten our belts. The board adopted the budget with the idea that we would dip into the savings account this one time with the idea that the economy in Michigan would improve, but it is still sluggish. We’ll be tightening our belts but we have no plans for major adjustments such as layoffs or cutting programs." Kramer noted that the district was also vaiting to see if the stale was going to follow through with the increase in the foundation gran*, which would give schools an addition­ al $175 per pupil over the previous year. In the Lakewood School District, the stu­ dent head tots’ count was 2,447.13. The fractions figure in when a student is enrolled for only a paii of th* day. This is an increacr of 12 over what was budgeted and a decrease in 56 from iast year. Autumn sunset in all its splendor This glimpse of a fall sunset, in all its splerKtor was captured Tuesday evening at the comer of Whitmore Road and M-37 in Rutland Township, just vast of Hastings, (photo by Perry Hardin) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday October 13. 2005 - Page 3 Hastings celebrates Homecoming 2005 The Hastings High School football team readied for their game against Byron Center. The Hastings High School senior float showcasing New Cleans earned second place in the float contest. The Saxon victory bell made a grand appearance in the homecoming parade. The Hastings High School junior class float celebrating movie making and Hollywood earned fourth place in the contest, i ,«<■■< vumta. .it .«*.- muon Hastings Homecoming Grand Marshals Steve and Mary Youngs received the game ball last Friday night. Elvis made an appearance on the sophomore class float celebrating Las Vegas at the Hastings High School Homecoming Parade. The float earned third place in the contest. Saxon cheerleaders take a moment to celebrate a touchdown by doing some push­ ups. Sand. surf, tiki torches and warn weather were the theme ot the freshmen homecoming parade float honoring Honolulu first year float makers took first ptace The The Hastings Saxons Equestrian Club greeted homecoming parade visitors �Page 4 - Thursday. October 13.2005 - The Hastings Banner Seek Instructional Book when red light goes on To the editor. Casino opponents guilty of fear mongering To the editor: 1 am writing to offer some common sense points on how the Gun Lake Tribe • proposed casino will affect our local taxes. I felt compelled to write this letter after casino opponents alleged that trust land would adversely impact our tax rolls and businesses. I totally disagree with this assess­ ment and look at these comments as nothing more than fear mongering from casino oppo­ nents. I ask you to consider the source. An objective look at the issue will give you a belter picture of what to expect. Once the land is in trust, the only revenue-generating tax that will no longer be assessed is the prop­ erty lax. which amounted to less than $30,000 last year. By contrast, the business generated on the land after it is placed in trust, not to mention lax generated by the activities of contractors and employees, will be many times that amount. In addition, the tribe has committed to pay­ ing 2% of its revenues to local governments, and. if a compact is approved, another 8% of its revenues to the state. All told, the tax rev­ enues for Wayland Township alone will increase by over fifty-fold! Clearly, placing the land in trust will dramatically increase the tax revenues for state and local governments. It is true that the Gun Lake Tribe itself will not be taxed. The reason for this is. simple; federal law provides that recognized tribes are legally treated as sovereign governments, and for that reason they cannot be taxed. You don’t see Michigan sending tax bills to Indiana or Ohio. While the tribe is not subject to tax. employees, vendors, contractors and all other non-lribal entities doing business with the tribe must pay all required local, state and federal taxes. Any claim to the con­ trary is simply false. I find it necessary to point out this fact because 1 recently observed a television show where Mike Jandemoa. chairman of "23 Is Enough." falsely claimed that casino employ­ ees don’t pay taxes. I hate to disappoint all of the thousands of unemployed who are eager­ ly anticipating jobs at the casino: you will be required to pay local, state and federal taxes. In addition to paying taxes, casino employees will no longer be on unemployment and other government assistance, and thus will no longer be a drain on federal and stale tax cof­ fers. Now think about the ’.,800 new employees who will all be nicely compensated for their work. Instead of being unemployed and on government assistance, these people will be working — and paying taxes! They will also now have more income to spend in our town­ ship on goods, services, and recreation. That will benefit local business owners and in tum create even more jobs. The more revenue earned by our business­ es and the more employment we can offer, the more our tax bxsc will increase, as well as municipal services. And the lower your taxes will be because of it all. I wonder if casino opponents will take these facts into consideration the next time they tell you your taxes are going to go up? Again. I ask you to consider the source. Randy Marklevitz. Wayland Township Supervisor Long Bow Association does good work To the editor: This summer we went to the Michigan Long Bow Show at Chariton Park. Wc work with a couple of members. Rob kruko and Stan Stockham, who frequently sing its prais­ es, so we went to see it. It was very impressive, what we saw and learned about this organization. Once there, we walked through looking at the booths and exhibits. We saw a lot of skill and beauty associated with this sport, much of it being done as we watched'....... . ....... .. Wc: rw our frierds workirig in the building at an information tooth. We got a tour of everything, met a lot of families all very friendly people. Uc watched a lot of competi­ tions. which includ ed all ages, degrees of skill and a lot of fun. Probably the jest part of the tour was when saw a film gi our soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan using archcry for recreation and relaxation. The MLBA sends thousands of bows and arrows to them. On further inquiry we found out they also made contributions, such as $500 to a family of a soldier killed in Iraq; two $100 scholar­ ships; $500 to a benefit for kids (terminally ill); $500 to the Cavalry Association for scholarship. They work with Camp Wilderness & Sportsmen for Youth. Then $500 went to to hurricane victims. The MLA has done and continues to do so mueh for so many people. We were very impressed with so much we didn't have a clue about before. So next time you hear that the MLBA is around go see for yourself what a great group this is. Marcia Sherman and Vicki Green. Hastings Just over a week ago. as I was driving into town, a red light began blinking on the dash of my pickup truck. This had happened once before, several months ago. but had not occurred since, so I didn’t think any more about it since it was liic oil light. But an hour later when I started home, it started blinking again before I got out of town. 1 wasn't quite sure what this blinking red light meant because I had owned this vehicle only ten years or so. I thought. I’d better check out this blinking red light by looking inside the instruction book written by the maker. So I did. This red, fight was identified with a sort of double P. The instruction book said. "The water or anti­ freeze is low or the motor is too hot... So I added about a pint of waler and it has been all right ever since, thanks to help from the instruction book written by the maker. I was sharing this experience with a Bible study group, when one of the men said. ‘It’s too bad we don’t have red lights." I said, "I think we do. they are like that pain in your foot." Since then 1 have found several references to pains that 1 think we could call "blinking red lights." referred to in the Instruction Book written by our Maker. Here is a list of blinking red lights you can find in your instruction Book written by your Maker, with their warnings. 1. Isaiah 55:2-3. "Why do you spend money for what is not bread. And your wages for what docs not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me. and eat what is good. And let your soul delight itself in abundance. Incline your ear, and come to Me. Hear, and your soul shall live. And I will make an everlasting covenant with you the sure mercies of David." Meaning: Stop buying, those unnecessary trips and hurtful things like smoking, beer, glutinous eating, etc. 2. Galatians 6: 7-9, "Do not be deceived. God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart." Meaning: Every effect must have its suffi­ cient cause. 3. Matthew 6:24. "No one can serve two masters; for either be will hate the one and love the other, or else be will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.” Meaning: Change the master (from the flesh to the Spirit, for the change from cor- dom of God and His righteousness (rightwiseness) and all the*t things shall be added to you." Meaning: Put your Creator firs*, in your pri­ orities so that His intelligent design can pro­ vide for you the "abundant life" He designed for you. 5. John 10: 10 "The’ thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I (Jesus) have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly." Meaning: Sin will take you further than you want to go. Sin will keep you longer than you want to stay. Sin will cost you far more than you want to pay. 6. Luke 6:46. "But why do you call Me ‘Lord. Lord' and do not do the things which I say? Whoever comes to Me. and hears My sayings and does them. I will show you whom he is like. He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently against that house, and could not shake it, for it was founded on the rock. But he who heard and did nothing is like a man who built a house on the earth without a foundation, against which the stream beat vehemently; and immediately it fell. And the ruin of that house was great." Meaning: James 1:22. "But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your­ selves." 7. Second Corinthians 6:14, "Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness?" Meaning: First Corinthians 15:33. "Do not be deceived: Evil company corrupts good habits." Psalms 1:1. "Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits m the seat of the scornful. First Corinthians 11:27­ 34, "Therefore, whoever eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For he who eats and drinks in an unworthy manner eats and drinks judgment to himself, not discerning the Lord!s body. Meaning: "For this reason many are weak and sick among you. and many sleep. For if we would judge ourselves, we would not be judged. But when we are judged, we arc chas­ tened by the Lord, that wc may not be con­ demned with the world. Therefore, my brethren, when you come together to eat, wait for one another. But if anyone is hungry, let him eat at home, lest you come together for judgment. And the rest I will set in order when I come." 9. Hebrews 12:1-17. "Therefore we also, since we arc surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us. and: let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisheu. who |ho jrn *a. endured the cross, despising the shartle and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of _ ...... . . God. For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged n your souls. You have not yet resisted to bloodshed, striving against sin. And you have forgotten the exhortation whicn speaks to. you ai to sons: My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, nor be discouraged w hen you arc rebuked by Him; For whom the Lord loves He chastens, and scourges every son whom He receives. If you endure chastening, God deals with you as with sons; for what son is there whom a father does not chasten? But if you arc without chastening, of which all have become partakers, then you arc illegitimate and not sons. Furthermore, we have had human fathers who corrected us. and we paid them respect. Shall wc not much more readi­ ly be in subjection to the Father of spirits and live? 10 For they indeed for a few days chas­ tened us xs seemed best to them, but He for our profit, that we may be partakers of His holiness. Meaning: "Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; neverthe­ less. afterward it yields the peaceable fi-uit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. Therefore, strengthen the hands which hang down, arid the feeble knees, and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is law may not be dislocated, but rather be healed. Pursue peace with a people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: is looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled; lest there be any fornicator or profane person like Esau, who for one morsel of food sold his birthright. For you knew that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no pl>.rc for repentance, though he sought it dili­ gently with tears." 10. Revelation 21:27, "But there shall by no means enter it (heaven), anything that defiles, or causes an abomination or a lie, but only those who arc written in the Book of Life." Romans 10:2-4... “For 1 bear them wit­ ness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. 3 For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted to the righteousness of God. Meaning: “For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes." Jesus said to him. *1 am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." John 14A. Rus Sarver. Hastings New prosecuting brings new hope _ . # our CT" —7 excellent ।I UrtMiW would hire* like to to aetri add that that hrhe nevi-r never fn found time to meet with me on a couple of issues when 1 was one of the taxpayers contributing to his salary. Hopefully, our future prosecutor will be more of a good neighbor. Jim Erwin, Nashville COA protest raises troubling questions Flower theft victim undaunted Bring bingo back to Delton To the editor: An editorial in Ixst week's Banner left me the impression that while COA Director Tammy Pennington and the COA Board would have an additional $500,000 for next year because of additional millage approved by Barry County voters, they felt they could not get along without the $15,000 County Commissioners hid provided this year. While a majority of voters approved that extra $500,000, one would doubt that those same people would support jhc idea of the $15,000 still being necessary. It is perhaps understandable that some COA Board members would speak in support of their director’s wishes, but only if they were not aware of the already -voted extra millage. It is hard to believe that reasonable people would blindly support such greed. This “grabbing for every dollar" by the COA director must be looked at carefully by commissioners as they do their annual evalu­ ation. Perhaps Pennington has not informed her executive board of the results of the increased millage support. If so, that brings her profes­ sional competence into questionj.but it would partially explain why COA Board members would accuse commissioners of not caring about senior citizens when they decided to move $15,000 from the COA to some other more needy place which has no millage to fall back on. Whatever the bottom line of this turns out to be, it certainly raises the question of the integrity and competence of the director, and whether Barry County has the right person in charge at the COA. James Newton. Hastings To the editor: I hung two beautiful, bright yellow mum plants on my husband's grave in the Cedar Creek Cemetery, figuring to brighten up a kind of dull time of year when things are starting to die off. Well, sometime between Sept. 25 and Oct. 1. someone also must have decided they were beautiful flowers, because they look them, hangers and all, from the gravesite. I have asked my family if they took them off (knowing they did not do it. but I asked anyway) and I don't believe the sexton did it because I have until November to remove the flowers. 1 do not know why someone would stoop so low as to take flowers off a gravesite. I hope it was for a good reason. Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. I hope they are at least brightening up someone else’s gravesite or maybe a shut-in or a sick person’s life. Whatever the reason, like 1 said. I hope it was a good one. I do not know who this was who did this, but there arc at least two people who do know yes. and they arc watching you and they arc both very loving, caring and forgiving people, to a point. I wouldn't want to be the thief if it was for the wrong reasons. I just want to let them know that I will be putting more flowers out on the grave of my husband. They did not discourage me in the least. Cindy Smith Hastings What about alternative Halloween? Though many children continue the tradition of trick or treating for Halloween, there are alternative church-sponsored parties and celebrations that de-emphasize the "scary" part of the obser­ vance. How do you feel about these alternative Halloweens? To the editor: I’m writing to find oc» if the people in Delton miss their bingo? I know 1 do. and I think there’s 3 lot mxe. 1 was very .sorry to see the one behi.rl the Moose close down. 1 know that it helped f)»S the school a lot. But the V.F.W. used to have bingo, ant I would think they would have a good sounx of income from having it again. Or maybe tie Moose Lodge would be a little interested i.i doing something like that to bring in more people. Our older people around the area need something to enjoy, too. So think about it, it would be nice to have another bingo in our area. A lot of people would, and could have some fun. Fran Jelinek, Delton rhe Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacob* Frederic Jacoba Pwani Wa Peede. Slaven Jacoba Seeretary/Treaaurer • NEWSROOM• David T. Young (ErMor) Elaine Gilbert (Asstant Edto, Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Bretl Bremer Fran Faverman Helen Connell. Hastings: Sandra Ponseno Katy Uoyd Maroe Weslover Heather Raed • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Clasartad ads accepted Monday ttwouph Friday. 800 a.m to 530p.m. "I understand the rea­ sons. but it’s a shame the kids can't have the same kind of fun we did when we were young." "I like the trick or treat­ ing tradition. 1 like to see kids come to the house dressed up and I like it when my family decorates the house." "The old traditional trick or treat is the way to go in Hastings, but I might not feel safe doing it in Detroit." "I still believe the kids enjoy going out to their neighborhood houses. They have a lot of fun." "I think it’s a good thing. Halloween is noth­ ing special, except for the kids." “I live al Hidden Valley and nobody comes around any more. We miss the lit­ tle children. I suppose this is really up to the parents.” Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rm $30 par yw » Barry County $32 per year in aCfconng counbee $35 per year eMewrioni POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O Bom 8 Hasangs. Ml 490580802 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastno*. Ml 49058 �Tie Hwftng, Banner - Thursday. October 13. 2005 - Page 5 Don’t forget: ‘Charity begins at home’ Wc Americans have been known for our generosity in times of need. But sometimes in our compassion and zeal to be helpful, we overdo it and actually become obsessive to a point. The most recent example is the series of developments in the wake of the natural disasters on the Gulf Coast. Many of us have opened our hearts, hands and wallets to try to help the victims of Hurricanes Rita and Katrina. Such demonstrations of concern for our fellow Americans down South is laudable, but it seems like we’ve reached a saturation point where continuing to send our help to the south actually may be hurting rather than helping, and even worse it may reduce our vital support to programs closer to home. I would never suggest to anyone who has the desire to send money and or assistance to anyone in need not to do so. but the amount of publicity the recent storms have received could impact giving locally. It seems recently that ever time you turn on the TV. listen to radio or pick up a newspaper you get more information about another disaster somewhere. Monday morning just before 9 o'clock. Pakistan suffered a ter­ rible earthquake that killed thousands of people, leaving more than two million Iwmeless. The United States answered almost imme­ diately with financial aid of 50 million dollars and the offer of help and special helicopters. This story tugs at the heart strings, and well it should. The dev­ astation is amazing. However, with all the needs throughout the world. I’m con­ cerned about how local giving could be affected. With gas prices on the rise and home heating bills going up. many local families will be affected this winter and the need to give locally will increase. Also, our Barry County United Way campaign just kicked off at the end of September. This is our annual appeal for contributions to cover the many programs throughout the year that impact peo­ ple of ail ages throughout the county. If the United Way is not suc­ cessful in maintaining at least what they received last year in local giving, essential local programs could be affected. There are also terrible tragedies needing our help locally. It seems like every week this newspaper is filled with stories of peo­ ple who have suffered tragedies, medical crises and other losses. For example, over the weekend a young couple lost their home and all their possessions to a fire. It just shows you that you don't have to look far to find people in need. This situation is not new; I’m recalling a couple of well publi­ cized national events that can help instruct us. Back in 1987. a little girl fell into a well in Texas and area citi­ zens heroically rushed to her rescue. The story so moved people all over the United States that the little girl was buried in an avalanche of Teddy bears and other stuffed animals as a result. The question then arose: What could one little girl do with hun­ dreds of stuffed animals? Another question followed: What about all the other children in hospitals suffering from serious and life­ threatening diseases or spending time there because they have been victims of traffic accidents or other unfortunate incidents? While so many people, touched by one little girl’s dramatic story, were sending help to her. it was more than possible that oth­ ers. just as deserving, were being overlooked. The other example came after the Sept. 11.2001. tragedy. When asked what Americans could do to help, a fireman in New York simply said, “Give blood.” . The result was that the Red Cross was inundated with donations like it never had received before. Local blood banks became so overloaded with the precious fluid that some had to be thrown away. Yet just four years later, virtually all blood campaigns are report­ ing serious shortages now. The big news of the tragedy has passed and seems distant, so too many people simply have gone back about their business. Whenever serious tragedies and crises arise, wc certainly need to meet challenges and help fellow human beings in any way we can. However, wc must not lose sight at the same time of our obli­ gations and commitments to needs closer to home not so well pub­ licized. Good recent examples include Love for Lennon, motor­ cyl e accident victim Eric Chase and the Hastings family's home lost to fire. So I say to you. if you have the desire to help, don't be so quick to give all you have to a crisis that has been made so political that the government will be throwing money at the problem for some time to come. It's just too bad we don't have a better way to dis­ tribute money and personal support to better aid the needy in national tradegies like this, it's something we need as a nation to work on. It shouldn't be political, we should be able to rise above politics and be ready to serve people in need. Meanwhile, 1 urge all Barry County citizens to get back to the business of lending a helping hand to our neighbors and friends. They may not be in the national or international news, but often their stories are just as compelling. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics What would be Barry County’s ‘Katrina’? Emergency management chief, sheriff discuss handling disasters by Jon Gambee Staff Writer An old adage in war is. “You plan not for what the enemy might do. but rather for what he is capable of doing." And when the enemy is Mother Nature, you can'* be too prepared. The recent devasta­ tion in the Gulf Coast have left behind ruins as desolate as any bombing raid or terrorist attack. The daily scenes of razed homes and ruined lives brings the events into our living rooms and serves as a warning It raises the question of what is being done here to ensure that if such a catastrophe hap­ pens in Barry County, what measures can we ’ake to ensure the safety of families and neighbors. Barry County Emergency Management Coordinator Jim Yarger and County Sheriff Dar Leaf spoke at the First Friday public affairs forum Oct 7 to talk about the issue. Yarger said that there is a plan of action in place that includes local law enforcement agencies, fire departments, emergency med­ ical teams, public health officials and the pub­ lic works department. He said that in any local emergency, the chairperson of the County Board of Commissioners will assume control of the relief efforts. "We will set up an Emergency Operations Center immediately," he said, "to coordinate the efforts of all these agencies." Yarger said that locally officials learned many valuable lessons from observing how the situation was handled in Louisiana. "We have an E Team." he said. "It is a web­ based tool to assist in resource requests, assist in tracking the relief operations and coordi­ nating the efforts of everyone involved. It is a state wide program." Also, he said, there is an organization called MEM AC (Michigan Emergency Management Assistance Compact) being developed to help organize the efforts of mul­ tiple communities faced with a disaster such as tornadoes or (in Michigan especially) severe winter storms that could criple the entire region. "At the nation level we have NIMS, the National Incident Management System. It is designed to standardize organizational strengths, set standards for planning and training, help communities acquire emer­ gency equipment and set up a network com­ munications system." Yarger stressed, however, that local assis­ tance will provide the first response and "will remain in place throughout any disaster, unless evacuation becomes necessary." To help with the local effort, the emergency management program has acquired its own equipment. This includes a mobile air refill trailer, chemical detectors and chemical suits. AFDs (Automatic External Defibulators), gas monitors, radios and a portable hospital ven­ tilator. They are acquiring a mass casualty­ trailer capable of handling up to 50 persons. This equipment, he said, was purchased with grant funds. He advised that there is a timetable of available assistance, starting at the local level and going all the way up through the federal level. "Emergencies and disasters impact local areas first," he said, "and can quickly exhaust local resources." The next step, he said, is to call for assis­ tance from neighboring counties. The esti­ mated time for this development is between one and 12 hours of the incident. The next step is the slate level. "The state should be notified of an emer­ gency upon onset, but may not immediately send aid." The estimated time for this stage of development in a crisis situation is up to 24 hours. Federal assistance can be provided if the disaster reaches a high level and when the resources available at the local and state level have been exhausted. But, he reiterated, all emergencies begin at the persona] level. Yarger spoke of a four-step plan of action that every family should take. Step One, he advised, is to find out what could happen to you. "Meet with household members and dis­ cuss the dangers of possible emergency events, including fire, severe weather, haz­ ardous spills and even terrorism. "Is terrorism a real fear to a rural area such as Hastings? "I guess it depends on your definition of terrorism." Yarger told the audience. "Is one person who decides to poison the local water system a terrorist?" Yarger said everyone should learn about the community's warning signal, what it sounds like and what should be done when it is sounded. Tl«ey should also find out how to help the elderly or disabled persons if needed. He also advised that those families with animals know what to do with their pets in a time of crisis. Animals may not be allowed inside emergency shelters due ot health regu­ lations and alternative arrangements should be in place ahead of time. He also said disaster plans should be a.,ked about in the workplace, schools or day care centers and other places where family may gather. The second step, he said, is to creat an emergency plan. “You should have two places to meet, one right outside your home in case of a sudden emergency such as a fire, and one outside your immediate neighborhood in case you are not able to return to your home." He advised that every family should have contact with an out-of-town or out-of-state person who can serve as a contact for rela­ tives to check on each other. Step Three, he said, is to have and com­ plete the following checklist: 1. Post emergency telephone numbers by the phone. 2. Teach children how and when to call 911. 3. Teach each family member how to turn off water, gas and electricity at the main switches. 4. Maintain adequate insurance coverage, including flood insurance. 5. Teach each family member how to use the fire extinguisher and show them where it is kept. 6. Install and maintain smoke detectors throughout the home. 7. Stock emergency supplies and assemble an emergency supply kit. 8. Take Red Cross fisrt aid and CPR class­ es. 9. Find the safe spots in your home for each type of emergency. 10. Determine the best escape routes from the home. The fourth and final step, he said is perhaps the most important. "As a family, you should practice and maintain the plan of action you have assem­ bled. This means regular fire and emergency evacuation drills, replacing stored food and water periodically and to test and replace smoke detectors and fire extinguishers according to the manufacturers recommenda­ tions." He said that his office has a number rf brochures and aids to help individual families become more prepared in an emergency situ­ ation. "Are there holes in the sytem? Yes," he said, "but if we have a plan in place we can adapt to individual situations that arise and by working together we can get through it." Sheriff Leaf talked about the role of law enforcement agencies in an emergency situa­ tion. "Wc are there to maintain order, help coor­ dinate relief efforts, control the scene of a dis­ aster. protect lives and property and control traffic." He said one of the best tools is the Sheriff’s Posse, a volunteer group that has great mobil­ ity in a time of crises. "Posse members are a great asset to the community. They volunteer their time and help coordinate the scene." He stressed the importance of making sure that firefighters and other emergency person­ nel are able to move quickly and efficiently without delay. "Time is critical in any emergency situation and we are there to make sure that relief help can get to the scene quickly. There are always those who drive by and want to see what is going on. They can bottle up traffic and delay the efforts to the emergency teams. We are there to see that everything runs smoothly." He pointed to a mock disaster training ses­ sion that took place earlier this month, involv­ ing local agencies. "We learned a lot. especially about traffic control and it helped us learn to adapt to developments as they occur." Mock developments included injuries to police directing traffic and other situations that can come up unexpectedly. He said that although it is impossible to foresee every contingency, by training and going through such mock drills, members of the emergency response teams can better coordinate efforts and become better at adapt­ ing to the unexpected developments that might come up. Both men stressed that they and their agen­ cies are committed to providing leadership and direction in any situation that calls for immediate and life-saving actions. The coun­ ty-wide plan of action is the first step in that process. Rotary District Governor Gil O’Rourke (left) and Hastings Rotary Club President Dan Majeur. District governor visits Hastings Rotary meeting Rotary District Governor Gil O'Rourke was guest speaker at Monday's meeting of the Hasting Rotary Club. A native of Omaha. Neb., he completed an internship at Nebraska Methodist Hospital, served as a general medical officer in the U.S. Air Force from 1963 to 1965 and then fin­ ished his residency in obstetrics and gynecol­ ogy at the University of Nebraska. He then had a medical practice in jackson. Mich., for 31 years. He has been retired for six years, but still works part time at an OB/GYN clinic and his wife. Cindy, is a pan-time clinic nurse for the local health department. O’Rourke was invited to join the Rotary Club of Jackson in 1972 and served as its president during the 2000-2001 year. He served the district as an assistant governor from 2001 to 2004. He has participated in many community service projects through Rotary, including his involvement in "Disability Connections." which was the Jackson County Society for Handicapped Children and Adults. This resulted in serving three terms as its presi­ dent. He also has served on several boards. A major donor to the Rotary Foundation, he is a sustaining donor, a foundation bene­ factor. and has received recognition for multi pie Paul Hanis Fellow contributions. As a physician, he was able to make a special con­ tribution as a volunteer with three Polio Plus eradication teams: two of them in India in January 2000 and in February 2004; and another one in Nigeria in November 2002. His wife joined him for the India 2000 trip He and Cindy have been hosts for three group study exchange team members O’Rourke said he is a strong believer in the organization’s motto “Service Above Self’ and strongly believes “you can make your dreams come true if you only believe in your­ self.” Waiver of 2-hour parking limit asked for jurors at courthouse by Jon Gambee Staff Writer The Hastings City Council was asked Monday, night to make an exertion to the hour-hour parking rule at the county court­ house for people called for jury duy The city's ordinance allows for jurt twohour parking on State Street and major sl5e streets downtown, including the courthouse square. However, there are all-day packing slots available in four designated public patt­ ing lots in the downtown area. While he acknowledged that others park there. City Manager Jeff Mansfield told mem­ bers of the council that the main problem con­ tinues to be those who are ticketed while at the courthouse for jury duty. “Can wc guarantee that those who park there are there to use the courthouse?" asked Council Member Curt Cyburski. “No guarantee.” replied Mansfield. “But the bulk of people will be those who are using the courthouse.” Councilman Don Bowers suggested that those who are there to sene on juries and who are ticketed could simply take their voucher to the city police Mation and the ticket would be voided. Police Chief Jerry Sarver, howev­ er. said he was not in favor of that proposal. City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes suggested jurors be issued a card that they could then place on the dash of their respective cars, allowing the meter maid to identify their automobiles. Mansfield suggested that the council “take that line of thinking back and explore it" Meanwhile the issue has been tabled. In other action at Monday's meeting: • Members of the Youth Advisory Council (YAC). were on hand to request permission to hold their annual “Roof Sit” on a scaffold to be placed above the flower bed in front of Second Hand Comers. They also requested to place a playhouse on a trailer in a parking spot in front of the store. Jennifer Richards, spokesperson for the group, said YAC will be collecting money this year for Habitat for Humanity and the request was made to enable the group to bet­ ter deal with the traffic flow. The event will be held from 9 am. until 4 p.m. Nov. 12. Their request to amend the city ordinance to accommodate the event was unanimously approved. • A new member of the Zoning Board of Appeals was appointed Monday. Kenneth Schroeder will complete the term of Roxanne Higgins, who has moved out of the city. The term expires Dec. 31. Craig Jenkins Jr. was appointed as an alter­ nate for the ZBA. replacing Ronald Mennell. who has also moved out of the city. Mennell's resignation from the board was accepted ear­ lier at the meeting. Mayor Bob May said that there were five applianr. for the two positions and he credit­ ed a newsletter which went out in conjunction with the water bill as a good way to get sucn information to the public. • Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris submit­ ted a request to purchase new cameras for his department. These hands-free cameras attach to the helmet and allow firefighters to have more freedom of movement in a structure as they search for the seat of the fire. Caris said. At the current time, the only cameras avail­ able to the firemen must be hand-held, mak­ ing it necessary for one more person to enter a dangerous situation and making it difficult to be effective while moving among other firefighters. His request was granted. • The council also approved a request by Caris to purchase five new mobile radios. The current radios, he said, were up to 20 years old. making it hard to get new parts. The new Kenwood mobile radios are 100 watt, while the existing radios are 30 to 40 watt. He acknowledged that the purchase was not put up for bid, but explained that the city has a state contract and the s^?e does bid out such purchases. • Director of Public Services I'rti Girrbach recommended that the council appnve the purchase of a loader/backhoe for use by i*S department at a cost of $67,950, ess a $12,000 trade in. Bowers inquired about the choice of the Case 580 when other bids had come in lower or had offered a better trade in. He asked if the operators of the equipment had been con­ sulted on the selection. Girrbach said each piece of equipment had been thoroughly inspected and :1k? operators had been in on the final choice. He said that such considerations as “better visibility and rideability" were included in the process. He told the board that the current equipment has lasted 20 years and the new equipment comes with the same life expectancy. The motion was passed, with only Bower, dissenting. Girrbach also was granted funding to pur­ chased 170 trees to be planted within the city limits. Included in the cost of the trees was the back fill, top soil and mulch needed for the planting process. • The council also granted an extension of the franchise for Consumers Energy to pro­ vide natural gas within the city rights-of-way. The original 30-year term for the franchise is scheduled to expire in November. The council also adopted an ordinance pro­ viding for recovery of the actual costs and expenses incurred by the city and other units of local government providing safety related services to non-residents or for services stem­ ming from illegal acts. Tetra-Tech was retained to conduct a water system reliability study. Girrbach said the company already has the software loaded into their computers, making it an easy transition for the new study data. Mansfield requested that the council hold a public hearing at their Oct. 24 meeting on establishing a special assessment district to provide funding for construction of a sanitary sewer main on South Jefferson Street. Property owners within the potential special assessment district will receive preliminary cost estimates and a preliminary assessment roll prior to the pubic hearing. There arc only two property owners within the proposed spe­ cial assessment district. �Page 6 - Thursday. October 13. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film Arlene L. Strimback HASTINGS - Arlene L. Strimback. age 80. of Hastings, died Saturday. October 8. 2005 al her residence. Mrs. Strimback was bom on October 16. 1924 in Barry County, the daughter of George and Hazel (Smith) Keeler. She was raised in Barry County and attended Barry County rural schools, gradu­ ating in 1942 from Middleville High School in 1942. She was married to Harold J. Strimback on October 17. 1947. She accompanied her hus­ band through his Navy tour of duty, living in Texas and California, returning to the Hastings area in 1975 from San Dirge. California. Mrs. Strimback is survived by her sons. John Strimback of Middleville. Harold Strimback of Hastings and Roger Strimback of Jacksonville, Florida; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren Preceding her in death were her husband. Harold on November 13. 1993; sons Lawrence Strimback in 1975 and Gary Strimback in 1995. Also by six brothers and an infant sister. Services were held Wednesday . October 12, 2005 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. George Speas officiating. Burial was at Fuller Cemetery in Carlton Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wrenfuneral-home.com). processing. Worship Together... ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Do* I mg. Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:0 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6.00 p.m.; Bible Study A Prayn Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m_ ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson Father Al Russell. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.. Sunday Masses 8:30 c_m. and 11.*00 un.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich 49058 Senior Pastor Rev Am. Clayton Garrison Service Tunes: 900 am. and 11W a.m. A 600 p.m. (Small groups on 1 st and 3rd Sunday nights) Wednesday: Christian Education Classes. 700 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Re* Bob Smith Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 10:30 a.m.: Sunday School. 930 a.m. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Mrmher CAurrA of the World­ Wide Anglican Comnuuuon.“ 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr Charles P. McCabe III. Rector. Mr F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Woi'Mp,. 10 a.m Children's Chapel and Sunday School at IO,a.m. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 am. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor Sunday Morning Worship 943 am.; Sunday School IIO0 am.: Evening Service 6 pm.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 am.; Worship 11O0 am.; Evening Service at 6.00 pm.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.-00 pm QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday School 10 am; Survey Worship 11 am; P.O. Bos 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd . Dowling Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpole. Sunday morning worship service 9.45 am Nursery provid­ ed. Sunday evening “New Beginnings" starts at 5:15 with meal. 5:30 adult small group, youth group, kids club. 6:30 praise service. Covenant Prayer Gnx.p Wednesdays at noon. Thursday txxxi Senkit Meals. Men's group 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ's Quilters Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays al 5:45. Coming in January, exploring spiritual gifts Bible study. Church website: countrychapclume org FIRST BAPTLST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie: Pastor Osborn. Minister of Music; Ryan White. Youth A Family; Dave Wood Sr.. Adult Ministries. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a m . Morning Worship; 600 pm. Evening Service: 700 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Call Church Office for information on MOPS. Praise A Mntion/Children's Choir. Ladies Bible Studies Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. MUST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLICCHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E. Main Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev. Fr. Laveiy. Pastor. Phone 795-9030. Sunday Mass 3:30 p.m. First Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m Cuarfcadoas 30 minutes before Mass. Rosary Prayer 30 minutes before Mass. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Maia. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. tfl 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchippersDeMunter Sunday Worship 915 a.m • Sunday School 10:30 am ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 930 a m HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pauor Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church WWaitt: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary­ Treasurer. Linda Cobb Office hours, Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 930 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; Son Shtoe Preschool («ts 3 & 4F, Tuesdav, Thursday from 9-11J8 am. 12:00-2JO pm; Wednesday 6 p.m. - Pioneers (meal served). Wednesday 6 p.m. - Jr. A Sr. High Youth (meal served). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Mtg. SAINTS ANDREW* MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415, McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9.15 a. tn. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service). 11OO a.m. Holy Communion (each weeki. and Evening Prayer 600 p.m. (May-August) We have a weekly Wednesday 600 p.m. Even Prayer service and special Holy Days services ax announced (please call the rectory for those times). The Rector of Ss. Andrew. A Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hartwick. The church phone num­ ber is 269-795-2370 and the recto­ ry number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/ andrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer al all our servic­ es. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 am. Fellowship Tune before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spint-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M­ 66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise A Worship 10:30 a.m.. 600 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m Jesus Club for boys A girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An o»uis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." Fur information call 1-616­ 731-5194 or I-517-852-1806. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623­ 5400 Worship Services; 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday School for all ages at 945 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church Jr and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARLSH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Summer School 9:30 a m and Worship 10:30 a.m. No summer Sunday School. Youth activities: call for informal ion. PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Delton. Ml 49046 • 269-671-4193. Pastor. Bernard Blair Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship Service 11 a m ; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m ; Wednesoev Prayer Service 7 p.m. ST. TIMOTHY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 9800 East DC Avenue. Richland. Ml 49083 Phone 269-629-9436. Eucharistic service every Sunday. 9.30 am. “This is my body given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.' (Luke 22:19 NIV). Come store in the weekly Holy Communion - accepting Christ and being united with Hun. sur­ rendering our lives to Him so that we may know His will and walk in His ways. We are located in a wooded setting, north of Richland on BC Avenue, between M-43 and Gull Lake Drive AU baptized rhristiam are welcome to partici­ pate in the Holy Eucharist We believe that Christianity is a faith of inclusion, not exclusion. Therefore, you don't have to be an Episcopalian - just a believer. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E. State Rd (Corner of State Rd and Boltwood St across from Tom's Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor ot Counseling A Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nursery provided for all services. S—dayr Worship services 8:45 and I IDO a.m. Kids for Christ. I IDO am Worship Service only for 3 A 4 yr. olds. A 5 yr-4th grade dismissed during announcements. Sunday School for all ages 10D0 am Adult elec­ tives for Sunday Evening Service 600 p.m. Ttoeday. 10 a.m.: SCAMPS (Seniors). Wadaeaday Mid-Week, 6:30 p.m.: Adults. Sing N' Share. Pastor's Class. Youth. 6th-l2th grades, and Faith Weaver Friends. 4 yn. thru 5th grade. Thanday: 9.30-11 am. Senior Aduh Coffee Hour GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Thurday. Oct. 13 - 3:45 p.m. Clapper Kids; 5:45 pm. Grace Notes; 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir. 700 p m. Adventures. Friday. Oct. 14 - 6:30-10-00 p.m. Rock Group. Saturday, Oct. 15 - 6:30 p.m. Euchre Tournament. Sunday. Oct 16 - 800 * 10:45 tm. Holy Communion. 9:30 am. Sunday School; 12:30 p.m. Little Angels. Flying Doves. God's Children. Tuesday. Oct. 18 • IDO p.m. Overeaten Anonymous; 7DO p.m. Congregation Council. Wednesday. Oct 19 - IODO am. Wordwatchers; 600 p.m. Holy Ctaaaanbu. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street. Hast mgs. Ml 49058. Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 900 a m.-Noon and 100-300 p.m. Friday 900 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:30 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshments. 11D0 Traditional Worship Ser. icc We offer various Sunday school classes al 8:15. 930 and II am. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058 ( 269) 945-5463. Rev Dr Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 900 am. Traditional Worship Services; IODO am. Coffee Hour. 10:10 am Sunday School - Preschool through Adult. 11 20 am. Contemporary Warship Services; 6:30 p.m. Middle High and Senior High Youth Group Meetinp. Nursery care is provid­ ed for both services, and during Sunday School! Visit us online at www.fpcofh.org and our web log for sermons at http:// hastingspresbyterian.blogspot, com/. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • Prescriptions’ 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - HASTINGS - Douglas P. Lynch!!, age 23. of Hastings, passed away Monday. October 10. 2005 from accidental injuries. Douglas was bom June 15. 1982 at Grand Rapids, the son of Douglas P. Lynch Sr. and Tarry Jo McConnon. He was raised in Hastings, and attended Thomapplc Kellogg School. He was an outdoor enthusiast, with a spe­ cial fondness for hunting, fishing, dirt biking, video games, and tinkering with cars. He is lovingly remembered by his family as a caring, loving, father who loved spend­ ing time with his son and family. He is leav­ ing behind many friends who will miss him dearly. He is survived by his son. Trenton Joseph Lynch and his son’s mother. Shannon Hawthorne of Hastings; father. Douglas P. Lynch Sr. of Hastings; mother. Tarry Jo McConnon of Grand Rapids; half-brother. Joel Vitale of Grand Rapids; grandmother. Connie Lynch of Middleville; grandparents. Gordon (Tarry Jo Ann) Bourna of Manistee. Marti (Robin) Hawthorne of Hastings; great grandmother. Leona Fischer of Springfield, Missouri great grandmother. Fran Fletcher of Grand Rapids; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held Thursday at II a.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Pastor Carla Smith officiating. Interment RutllflkLOmetcry. In lie u of flower*, memorial contributions may be made to the family to help with the funeral expenses. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS - William M. Hanson, age 87. of Hastings, died Saturday. October 8. 2005 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Hanson was bom on August 12. 1918 in Calis. Maine, the son of William F. and Myrtle (Manuel) Hanson. He was raised in the Pittsfield. Maine area and attended schools there. He went on to attend Orono College in Maine. He served in the U.S. Army from September 18.1940 until his honorable discharge on November 9. 1945 with the rank of Master Sergeant. He was married to Violet M. (Cardy) Hasty on June 7, 1986. He lived in Arizona from 1952 until moving to the Hastings area in April 2005. He was employed as an electrical engineer for Arizona Public Service for over 30 years, retiring in 1984. Mr. Hanson enjoyed woodworking, jewel­ ry making, collecting rocks and silversmithing. Mr. Hanson is survived by his wife, Vi; son. Frederick (Maty) Hanson of Phoenix, AZ; step-daughters. Sharon (Gordy) Willett of Hastings and Christine (Douglas) Cunningham of Okemos; eight grandchil­ dren; 13 great grandchildren; aunt. Ruth Cartile of Ontario. Canada. Preceding him in death were his parents; first wife, the former Margaret Pierson in 1981 and his beloved canine golden retriever “Lady.” No funeral home visitation. Full Military graveside services will be held 2 p.m Friday. October 14. 2005 at Fl. Custer National Cemetery with Bishop Bernard Wright officiating and honors by Ft. Custer Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeralhome-com). I ___ Gordon “Gordy" Dill_______ | KALAMAZOO - Gordon "Gordy” Dill. 56, of Kalamazoo died Thursday morning, October 6.2005 at Laurels of Galesburg after a courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He was bom in Hastings, on February 24. 1949 the son of John J. and Alice Elva (Munn) Dill and was graduated from DeltonKellogg High School in 1967. Gordy worked for his father at the JJ DII Chemical Company for 15 years. He then opened his own business. Dill Chemicals Inc. in 1974. Gordy married Wilma “Wing ” Corilio in the Philippines on February 5. 1992; she sur­ vives. He is also survived by his five year old daughter, Picabo Dill; thrc<^Cay^ Crabtree of Seattle. Waahinguww darolyn Shelhart of Rolling Mebdows. ’J'.inois and Cynthia Dill of Delton; a brother. John J. Dill II of British Columbia; his step-father, Corwin Wherrctt of Battle Creek and many loving nieces and nephews. Gon’y was pre­ ceded in death by his parents. John J. Dill and Alice Elva Whcrrett. Gordy enjoyed traveling, reading, racing, hanging out with his many friends and horse­ back riding. He was formerly an active mem­ ber of the Battle Creek Hunt Club and before his illness, he was very involved in the pest control industry. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrat­ ed 10 a.m., Thursday. October 13. 2005 at St. Ann Catholic Church. Augusta with Father David Adams, officiating. Everyone is also invited to join the family at a memorial gathering to celebrate Gordy’s life at the Tujax Tavern in Delton on Saturday. October 29. 2005 from 1 -5 p.m. Memorials made to the St. Ann Catholic Church would be appreciated Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farieyestesdowdle.com<http://www.far leyestesdowdle.com/>. | William H. Count VERMONTVILLE - Mr. William H Count, age 60. of Vermontville, died Monday. October 10. 2005 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Count was bom on August 5, 1945 al Hastings, the son of Earl and Marjorie (Hynes) Count. He was raised primarily in the Hastings area and graduated from Hastings High School in 1963. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1965 until his discharge in 1971. He had lived in the Vermontville area for the past several years. He owned and operated “Bill’s Country Tavern" in Vermontville for a few years and also worked at the V.A. Hospital in Battle Creek for a lime. He was a past member of the American Legion and was an avid sports enthusiast. Mr. Count is survived by sisters. Joyce Gallup of Hastings, Dorothy Mims of Texas; brothers. Earl (Maria) Count of Hastings. Max (Mary) Main of Charlotte; nieces and nephews; aunt, Elva Hynes of Hastings. Preceding him in death were his parents; stepfather. Dale Main. Sr.; sister. Nellie Myers. Visitation will be Thursday, October 13 from I p.m. until service lime. Services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday. October 13. 2005 at Wren Funeral Home. Pastor Darwin W. Kuhl will officiate. Burial will be at Yankee Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital Foundation, the American Legion or charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.-wrenfuneral-home.com). | HASTINGS - Dorothy M. Trusock, PhD, 68. formerly of Hastings. Michigan, died unexpectedly Monday. Sept. 5. 2005 at her residence in Jonesboro. Arkansas. Bom in Ionia, Mich., she lived in Michigan. Indiana and Illinois before moving to Jonesboro to join the faculty at Arkansas Stale University in 1976. She received bachelor and masters degrees in English from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She taught high school in Hastings. Michigan from 1964 through 1970. She went on to teach at St. Clair Community College in Port Huron. Michigan. She earned a doctorate in education from Ball State University in Muncie, Ind. and completed a Rockefeller administrative internship at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. Bl. She began her career at ASU as an assistant professor in the Department of English. Philosophy and Languages. In 1990, she was appointed assistant dean of the College of Education and coordinated the college’s NCATE self-s»udy. She also held an appoint­ ment in the Department of Education Administration and Secondary Education as an associate professor of secondary educartLBLMjwmxurtjj, ihe umffu lecutfaiy "Wi^ti6n’coursetf*iM’’>WB?’?,llMWWicnt of Teacher Education Her many professional activities include service to the Educational Testing Service a test reviewer, to NCATE as a member of accreditation team$. as a representative for SEDL projects in Dallas, and two years as a regional judge in writing for the National Council of Teachers of English. She also served on the accreditation stan­ dards committee for Teacher Education in Arkansas, as co-director for the Mid-South Writing Project in numerous positions at ASU. She also held membership in many state and national professional organizations. She was pmceded >n death by her parents. Andrew and Maty Gorse Trusock; her sister. Millie Trusock. aiJ her brother-in-law. Francis Hengesbach. Survivors include two bic«hen, James Trusock of Round Rock. Texas and George Trusock of Battle Creek, Mich.; twe su:*n, Anne Trusock Hengesbach of Spring Hill. Fla., and Mary Helen Trusock of Grand Rapids. Mich, and many nieces and neohews. including Joyce Hengesbach of Seattle. Wash.; Carol Hengesbach Gallaghtr of Minnetonka, Minn.; Alan Hengecbacp of Spring Hill, Fla.; and Marcia Hengesbach Larson of Scottsdale, Ariz. Contributions in Dr. Thisock’s name can be made to Arkansas State University Foundation. Teacher Education Department, Jonesboro. Arkansas. Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 9454)526. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 13. 2005 - Page 7 Middleville goes 3-for-5 in property annexations by David T. Young Editor The Village was Middleville was granted annexation of three of five properties Tuesday morning by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. The County Board agreed to allow Middleville to absorb from Thomapplc Township three parcels of land controlled by developer David Dykstra, contingent on writ­ ten approval by Township Supervisor Don Boysen. However, two other properties, owned by Joyce Domire and Terry VanderKooy. were separated from the ocher three in the package presented to the board. Both women appeared at the meeting to ask the board to leave them in the township. VanderKooy said she had owned tier prop­ erty for more than 20 years and most of it is in a flood plain and not suitable for develop­ ment. Some of the land she owns is a swamp. She objected to having her parcel included in the proposal to annex Dykstra’s land. “I believe this property should remain in the township, not in the village.” she said. Domire said she was told that it’s more dif­ ficult to sell land in the village than in tlie township and utilities service such as water and roads are available from the township and county. “Our fear is that we’re going to get rail­ roaded into being annexed." she told the board. Dykstra himself said he understands the frustration the two women expressed and asked the board to consider his parcels sepa­ rately from theirs in the annexation question. He told the board he wants to be in the village because then he would be able to build 39 res­ idential homes on the three sites rather than just seven in the township. Middleville Village Manager noted the rea­ son for the annexation request is that "we keep building it and they (developers just out­ side the village limits) keep coming." Howell said there is a lot of activity in the north and northwest portion of the village and sewer, water and road services are necessary. Noting the desire of the two women to have their properties considered separately, he told the County Board. “We’re here again and we’re going to be here again some more.” He said the Domire and VanderKtxn prop­ erties eventually will be key pieces of the puzzle for building a bridge in the future on Crane Road. “We’re looking to the future and we’re try­ ing to set aside lands, if you wish to save farms, you need to support villages.” he said. He noted that it’s just as close for Middleville people to go to the new Paul Henry freeway (M-6) as it is now to go to Hastings. Fishladder Inc. rep to speak Oct. 21 to leadership group Mary Jane Pories of Fishladder Inc. will return to Hastings Friday, Oct. 21, to present a Leadership Barry County Professional Development Series workshop “Thinking on Your Feet and Raising the Bar on Sales and Customer Service." This full day event will take place at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pories uses the skills she learned at the renowned comedy club “Second City" and her masters of arts degree in education to guides attendees through improvisational exercises, sales scenarios and group discus- Lucille S. Mackinder DOWLING - Mrs. Lucille S. Mackinder, age 100, of Dowling, died Monday. October 10.2005 at Carveth Village in Middleville. Mrs. Mackinder was bom on November 23. 1904 at Bardwell. Kentucky, the daughter of Ira and Maude (Hall) Smith. She moved with her family as a child to Dade City, Fla. and attended Dade City Schools. She was married to Robert B. Mackinder on July 18,1934 and they lived all their mar­ ried life on the family farm near Dowling. She was a member of Nashville Baptist Church, Barry County Farm Bureau, former board member and treasurer of the old Barry Mills School District; enjoyed reading and gardening. Mrs. Mackinder is survived by a son. Robert C. (Lois) Mackinder of Dowling; three grandchildren, Melissa Mackinder of Dowling, Dr. Robert (Ann) Mackinder of Grand Rapids, Dr. Phillip (Kristina) Mackinder of Winter Park. Fla?, three great­ grandchildren, Madeline, Jacob and James Mackinder. Preceding her in death were husband Robert on March 30, 1988; sisters, Robbie Tennyson, Roxie Dormany; brother. Max Smith; sister-in-law, Florence Dolbee. Visitation will be Saturday. October 15 from 1:30 p.m. until service time. Services will be held 2:30 p.m. Saturday, October 15, 2005 at Wren Funeral Home. Pastor Lester DeGroot will officiate. Burial will be at Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville Baptist Church. Dowling Public Library or charity of one's choice. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wrenfuneral-home.com). jfewboiMies A proposal to annex all fivt properties was approved Aug. 9 by the Village Council and then it was sent as a request for a public hear­ ing and final approval by the Board of Commissioners. The vote was 7-0. with Commissioner Tom Wing absent, to annex Dykstra’s three parcels, but it was 6-1 against approving annexation of the Domire and VanderKooy properties. Commissioner James French, who hails from the Middleville area, was the only County Board member to vote for annexation of all five. French said a precedent had been set. "Sooner or later, someone’s going to want sewer north of the VanderKooy property and it will be developed." he contended. “We’ve sion to define and develop qualities essential to effectively meeting the needs of the cus­ tomer. Leadership Barry County Director Dana Rittenberg says, “This event is essential for anyone who sells for a living or who is active in the growing field of independent sales.” Rittenberg continues. ’The generous sup­ port of our community partners Hastings Mutual Insurance and Coleman Agency allows us to bring this unique, high quality event to Barry County at the reasonable price of $79 for the general public and $69 to the alumni of Leadership Barry County." The registration fee includes a continental breakfast and lunch ■ “A goal of the Professional Development Series is to bring this type of high quality event to the citizens of Barry County instead of them having to travel outside of the area to receive the information... Through the quar­ terly workshops and the eight-session main program of Leadership Barry County, we look forward to continuing to train the future leaders of Barry County and beyond.” For more information about the programs of Leadership Barry County, call Rittenberg at 269-945-2114. Haskin-Nurenberg Sheriff's Dept, may add K-9 unit to force by David T. Young Editor The Barry County Sheriff’s Department soon may have a K-9 unit to help with sniff­ ing out illegal drugs and tracking escapees and feeling suspects. The County Board of Commissioners Tuesday morning voted 7-0, with Commissioner Tom Wing absent, to approve the department’s application for a $10,000 grant from the Barry Community Foundation. Cindy Teitz. secretary from the sheriff’s department, and Undersheriff Bob Baker made a presentation to the board about the program. They said they hope it will pay for itself through illegal drug seizures and forfei­ tures. Teitz said nearly $6,000 already has been raised to try to get the program up and run­ ning and another grant will be sought She said the goal is not to have any taxpayers' money used. One huge advantage in having a local K-9 unit would be not having to always call in Michigan State Police Trooper Lane Booms DUITS, continued from page 1------- Mery Jane Pones approved other properties (to be annexed into Middleville) that have come before this board and those folks weren’t necessarily in favor of it either." Domire objected at that point, insisting proper procedures had not been followed. French then said sooner or later the proper­ ties will be needed for development and to be part of a bridge project. Commissioner Sandra James then said, however. "Then that’s the time and place to do it. not today." County Board Chairwoman, after the 6-1 vote, turned to Howell and predicted. “I’m sure we’ll see you again... You’re always wel­ come." Activities Conference Division 3 all-league team last season. Volleyball was the only sport she participated in but she started early, serving as a ball g-.rl starting in the fourth grade. She was considered one of the best players in the area and was highly recuited by Division I. II and III colleges. When the news of her death was announced, the Lakewood varsity girls' bas­ ketball game at Caledonia scheduled for Tuesday was canceled. Lakewood Athletic Director Gary Murphy said that his staff would be meeting Wednesday to consider what else might be done. This is homecoming week at Lakewood. Funeral services for Duits will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the Lakewood High School gym­ nasium. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today (Thursday, Oct. 13) and from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday at the Sunfield United Brethren Church. £ 50th wedding anniversary ; X James Brownell and Velma Payne were united \ in marriaffe on Oct. 15. 1955 in Cloverdale, C* Mich. To honor their parents, their children are Jf having an open house on Oct. 15, from X ;; 3 to 7 p.m. at the Barry Township Hall. f Family and friends are asked to Join the family 1 Gary and Sue Haskin of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Nicole Marie to Terry Michael Nurenberg. The bride-elect is a 1996 graduate of Hastings High School and a 2001 graduate of Baker College. Nicole is currently studying nursing at Lansing Community College and works as a nursing assistant for Tendercare of Portage. Terry is a 1993 graduate of Lakewood High School and is currently employed at Superior Seafoods in Grand Rapids. A candlelight ceremony is planned for December and will take place in Detroit. and his dog from the Wayland post, which takes time and costs extra money for their transportation. Teitz said if the program is started by the Barry County Sheriff’s Department, plans call for training either a German shepherd or a malamute to do the work. In other business at Tuesday morning’s meeting, the County Board: • Appointed Chairman D. V. Harry Adrounic. Eric Pessell, Don Johnson. Steve Essling. Jeff Mansfield. Joanne Barnard and Ken Neil to three-terms, beginning Nov. 1. on the Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee. • Agreed to terminate the farmland devel­ opment rights agreement for Bruinsma Farms Inc. property in Thcmapple Township. Bruinsma downsized its property and sold off some of the land for development. • Approved the application for a farmland agreement under Public Act 116 from Grant and Carolyn Robinson, 300 N. Charlton Park Road. Hastings. • Adopted a resolution opposing any amendment to Act 345 of 1990 dealing with the surveyor’s remonumentation program. • “We need to send a message to Lansing to quit messing around with county programs." Commissioner Wayne Adams said. • Approved the bids of $6.205 from Quality Insulation and of $34,814 from Dulyea Construction, to be paid for by community development block grant prograpi for local housing wp&jcnx-ol-. .lerWetl <*t! ..... j Marriage jQcenses * Robert Nelson Schriemer. Gulf Shores, AL and Linda Dunkin Green. Orange Beach, AL. Thomas Carl Pelli. Middleville and Jerri Jane Eichenauer, Middleville. Randy James Bunce. Hastings and Kimberly Ann Woodhams, Hastings. Justin Scott Smith, Nashville and Alexis Nodle Slocum. Nashville. Matthew Ronald Smith, Middleville and Amber Mae Eskew, Middleville. John William Sweeney, Hastings and Melissa Lynn Hartley, Hastings. Brian Matthew Hannan, Hastings and Kara Grace Hutchens, Middleville. Benjamin Michael Swan. Hastings and Shawna Leanne Garvey. Hastings. William Eugene West. Jr., Plainwell aixi Darlene Ann Bestervelt. Plainwell. ZTE GUERNSEY LAKE • BIC CEDAR Expect Si<ccess Call... 338 N. Grove S«. • VHton, Ml 49046 Convenient^. YES! 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BOY, Sage James Brown, bom at Bronson Meti>odist Hospital on Aug. 31,2005 at 11:10 a.m. to Ross and Amanda Brown of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and 20 1/4 inches long. Medical office experience Competitive salary and benefits. preferred. Interested applicants should risumd and cover letter to: Barry-Eaton District Health Department Attn: Personnel 1033 Health Care Drive Charlotte, Ml 48813 EOE 1-888-345-2004 send tfioMEUND MORTGAGE Your best Interest is our Goal �Page 8 - Thursday. October 13. 2005 - The Hastings Banner ^fnnie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet al 7 o’clock tonight (Thursday. Oct. 13) al the new Freight House behind the depot. The speaker will be Jesse Fox of Greenville, a board member of the Heritage Village located on the campus of Montcalm Community College. The society's plans for the near future include Christmas 'Round the Town on the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving. This year there will be multi­ ple ctaftspeoplc exhibiting their wares al the complex, along with a sale of baked goods. Th: Bonanza Bugle will be coming in early November. If you paid your dues in August using a Christmas stamp for 34 cents, along with a 3-cent stamp, please call the member­ ship chairman. The name and number arc printed in the Bugle. Saturday. Oct. 15, is the date for the Habitat for Humanity dinner al Zion Lutheran Church cn Velte Road. Lakewood Habitat will be the recipient of funds. The next project for the local unit will be a second house on Church Street. Lake Odessa, just off Clark Street in the noniieast sector of town. The 2005 project was a house in Sunfield. The big event for next weekend, Saturday. Oct. 22, will be the homes tour sponsored by the Woodland Women's Study Club. Houses old and new are included on the list. This Saturday is Sweetest Day. just one more occasion for buying a greeting card and purchasing a special gift for that special someone in your life! The monthly clinic for the Ionia County Health Department will be from 9 to 11:30 a.m. next Wednesday. Oct 17. at Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. The monthly flea markets are back at the VFW post on Tupper Lake Street Oct. 14 and 15 from 9 to 4 p.m. One may rent a table or simply go and shops The Oct. 8 meeting of the Ionia County Genealogy society brought a good crowd to the Freight House on Emerson Street. There were several visitors. There was a class reunion scheduled for Portland on the weekend, so one alumna. Marilyn Swiler Compton, came and brought some of her classmates along. One such lady came from Arizona and was joined by her son from Virginia Beach. Va. Other visitors were a California couple. Mr. and Mrs. Leland Musgrove. The Musgrove name is familiar here with a heavily used county road by the same name just north of town. This gentlemen was a grandson of Civil War veteran Robert Musgrove. Robert had a son from his second marriage, who was 59 when this grandson was bom 72 years ago. Most elders in the 70 to 90 age bracket are great-grandchildren of the Boys in Blue. The ■. peaker for the day was Shirley DeBoer of Grand Rapids, a certified genealogist. Her topic dealt with citations which most of us have used but were not labeling the effort as such. She had several tips for doing the work properly, including even page numbers of newspapers which car­ ried the items wc have clipped such as obitu­ aries. Refreshments were served by Pat Currigan of Holt and Gary Veale of Freeport. Several members made use of the library following the meeting. A visit there and to the Lakeside Cemetery provided much information for the California visitors. The Oct. 21 dinner at Sebcwa Center United Methodist Church will feature baked chicken. The bam meeting at the Ionia Free Fair offices last week brought out plans for a divi­ sion of interest into two groups. This began with the intention of cataloguing the surviv­ ing bams of a century ago. which are still standing as pan of the Smithsonian Institution and MSU. which would be the Michigan Health Line by Scott B. Brasseur. M.D. 1005 West Green Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 Tele phone: 269 9454*419 Internal Medicine RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME My legs feel very uncomfortable and strange when I am lying down. It seems that I have to keep them moving or get up and move around for them to feel better. What could this be? This describes restless leg syndrome (RLS) fairly well. It is not unusual, affects both sexes and seems to worsen as you get older. It can disrupt sleep that leads to daytime fatigue. Patients often don’t describe the sensation as a muscle cramp or numbness but rather achy, crawling, deep-seated feelings in their calves and thighs. The sensations often begin after lying down or sitting for awhile and are relieved by movement even if it is simply stretching or jiggling their legs. Often times the symptoms start as a child and patients can remember their parents rubbing their legs to help them fall asleep. Currently, there is no know cause for RLS but it isn’t related to any serious underlying medical problem. There is also no blood or lab test used to diagnose RLS. Your doctor will ask you questions about your symptoms and sleep habits as well as if you have ever been told that you jerk your legs when you are asleep. Some blood tests may be done to rule out other possible problems. Treatment for RLS is focused on lifestyle changes along with some medications to reduce the restlessness in your legs. Some of the lifestyle changes include warm baths and leg massages to help relax the muscles, relaxation techniques such as meditation or yoga before sleeping, exercise earlier in the day and of course avoiding caffeine, alcohol and tobacco. Your doctor will be able to add various medications that will also work quite well to help your legs relax. Unfortunately, RLS is a condition that will stick with you. Developing mechanisms to cope with RLS often helps. RLS Foundation recommends these approaches. Don't fight it. Symptoms may get worse if you suppress the urge to move. Get up, walk it off. Also, talk about it. Don't be embarrassed to explain why you need to go to the back of the theater and pace or stand during meetings. Seek help. Support groups are forming to share ideas and solutions. Scott Brasseur, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician for medical advice before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. counterpart. Then with the summer fair approaching there was excited interest in hav­ ing an exhibit to promote the project. This grew and grew with the resulting display of tools and more for the 10-day run of the fair. Several people who visited indicated an inter­ est in assisting in 2006. At this meeting last week, other ideas were brought forth about the future fairs. At the same time, the inven­ tory of bams need* to continue to a timely conclusion. There are volunteer workers who each have taken on the responsibility for one township but there are several townships for which no one has volunteered. Taking photo­ graphs is the easiest and shortest half of the project. Getting history and other dates on the bams is far more time consuming. There needs to be some continuity in the method of recording the information. Toward that goal, a contact person from MSU again will be invit­ ed to attend After all the work is done, there will have to be a system for numbering estab­ lished. Odessa Township alone has more than 10 standing bams at leasi a century old. Arlene Hecht and William Weisgerber are co-chair­ men. The final concert for 2005 by the Lakewood Community Choral Society was held Sunday afternoon at Lakewood UMC. which has hosted many earlier programs. In addition to the program for the day. patrons were handed a 20-ycar history of the society, complete with several photographs of earlier groups. The day's program, under the direc­ tion of Dr. Robert Oster, featured several sacred numbers, including "It Is Well With My Soul." "When in Our Worship God is Glorified" and "Let There Be Peace on Earth." Other numbers included "Phantom of the Opera" and solos by Lisa Bondarenko and Kristan Kennedy. A variety of solo with comic touches was presented by Fran Courser with gimmick fans, lights and other breezy items. The newest member named to emeritus status is Charles Matthews of Hastings, who has assisted the pianist for many years, turn­ ing pages at just the proper moment. Previous emeritus members were introduced. The his­ tory included the roster of all who have ever been part of the society. The church was well filled. The new season begins in January, r Thc.next bloojj'drive will be on Monday. Oct. 31. at '.he. fellowship Hall Central UM Church in Lake Odessa from noon to 5:45 p.m. It must be worth coming to get some of that good homemade soup served to donors, along with plenty of liquids to replenish one's body. APEC has had an' office makeover with new large windows. Sanderson Signs has had new exterior paint with the walls gray and two walls white. Thornapple Wind Band plans to have 3 concerts The Thomapplc Wind Band will perform three concerts this season, in celebration of its 10th anniversary. Concerts dates are Dec. 4. Jan. 29 and March 12. "It’s amazing to think that we have had this wonderful band in Barry County for 10 years now," says Kim Domke. member and public­ ity director. "It's such a fun and enriching experience for the musicians and the audi­ ence." The Thomapplc Wind Band is a non-profit group designed to enrich the lives of its mem­ bers and the surrounding community. There is no funding other than donations received at the concerts. The wind band, under the direction of retired school band directors Dave Macqueen and Harland Nye. will begin rehearsals Thursday. Oct. 27. in the Hastings High School Band room from 7 to 9 p.m. Rehearsals will continue Nov. 3. 10 and 17. and Dec. 1. No auditions are necessary. The wind band invites any post high school age musician to come and share in this musical experience. Even string instruments are encouraged to come give this a try. Though all instrumentation is welcome, the band is especially needs more percussion and clarinet players. This first concert will feature "old and new. but nothing blue." says Macqueen. A song combining Jingle Bells and Stars and Stripes will be featured, along with guest appear­ ances from First United Methodist vocal choir and organist Mark Doster. The concert will be held Dec. 4 at 3 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. For more information or to borrow an instrument, call Kim Domke at 945-9181 or Dave Macqueen at 945-8832. False memories? Dear Annie: We have not seen our adult | daughter in over two years. She cut off all ties | with her entire family after going to a thera­ pist The therapist convinced her that her| stress and anxiety were due to abuse by her fathci and me when she was a child. These accusations are absolutely false. My daughter grew up in a loving family with other siblings. She claims to have repressed what happened to her as a child. We believe she has "false memory syndrome." Her only hope is to get away from the thera­ pist. so that the false memories that have been implanted through hypnosis-like techniques during therapy sessions might fade over time. We might never see our daughter again, and our family is absolutely shattered with grief. Please pul out a word of warning to oth­ ers who are choosing a therapist, arid let them know how unethical repressed-memory hyp­ nosis therapy is. If you print this, maybe our daughter, or one of the thousands of others, could be saved from this travesty. - A Grieving. Shattered Family Dear Family: There is still controversy over pscudomemories. While some events can be traumatic enough to be repressed, it is not a common occurrence, and more impor­ tantly. memories can be manipulated. Therapists can find themselves on the other end of a lawsuit if they encourage their clients to accuse others of abuse without any kind of corroborating evidence. We hope you and your daughter will reconcile some day. Please leave a light in the window. It's all about me he died, saying she had other things to take care of. The week before Dad passed away. Claire decided to renew her relationship with my mother. She began calling Mom several times a day. and before long, the two of them became "best friends." Al the first anniversary of Dad's death. Mom and Claire planned a huge family gettogether. Distant cousins were invited - but not me. Last week. I received an e-mail from my mother saying she was selling her house and moving closer to Claire. My mother is 85. Why would a parent do this to a child she supposedly loves? Baffled in El Paso. Texas Dear Baffled: It's unfair, but some parents, when given the opportunity to renew a rela­ tionship with a prodigal child, bend over backward to do so. Also, your mother is 85. and her faculties may be somewhat dulled, making her vulnerable to Claire's manipula­ tions. And, of course. Claire, having been in your shadow for years, now sees her chance to be the favorite child, and she doesn't want you to mess it up. You cannot make your mother love you more or love Claire less. Try to keep the line., of communication open. If Mom is being well cared for by your sister (and you should check), were sorry to say that's the most you can hope for right now. Fatty in the family Dear Annie: I have a friend and co-worker who constantly dominates the conversation. Dear Annie: I have a problem with my in­ "Mabel* will ask me a question and then cut laws. They judge every one by how obese they me off when I begin to talk. She aims every arc. We can't go anywhere with them, because conversation into something about her or her if they see a heavy person, they are sure to family. She talks incessantly abuut ho- chil­ make some comment about how "disgusting* dren and has little interest in mine. the person is and how much weight he/she Mabel is an expert on all subjects. I wonder should toserxh" srfT .iMfasat m /Eunttf sometimes if she is tapable (if listen!?*/. At first I put up with heir ftxfefte/s. bcV hJurtf is •cPOhe of IM? nona4n4ew' is obtekd. aad-he beginning to drive me crazy, and !5»i consid­ 'reftees to attend family gatherings because of their comments. I, too. am overweight and am ering a job change to get away from her. How trying to deal with it through diet and exer­ can I fix this without jeopardizing the work­ cise. But my in-laws' behavior has reached place or our friendship? - Sick of Liitening the point where I don't want to be around in Minnesota them, either. Dear Sick of Listening: This is a rathei lop­ How can I tell them that their comments sided friendship. Real friends take an interest hun my feelings? - Frustrated in one another's lives. Your situation falls into Dear Frustrated: In plain English. the "nothing-to-lose" category. You have an Inconsiderate. judgmental people need to be opportunity to teach Mabel how to be a better told clearly that their behavior is inappropri­ friend, but it will require some effort on your ate. Your husband slxmld be the one to let his part, so decide how much you value this parents know that their comments are hurtful friendship. and disrespectful, and if they can't put a lid on Take Mabel aside privately and tell her that it, they will be seen;* much ic»x of you. no when she interrupts you. it seems as if she matter how much you weigh. doesn't care about you. That when she monopolizes the conversation, she appears self-centered. That you'd like to remain ftiends, but her behavior indicates she doesn't feel the same way. The next time she inter­ Dear Annie: 1 got a chuckle when I read he rupts you. look her straight in the eye and say. letter from "Looking Out for Fido," the vet­ "Mabel, remember what we talked about?" If erinarian who advised against feeding table she shows any improvement, give her anoth­ scraps to the dog. er chance. My vet feeds my dog table scraps all the time. That's because the vet is my son. He fig ures table scraps are no worse than the armadillo carcasses our dog drags home, or the snake the dog killed ar J ate last weekend. Dear Annie: I recently found out that when Dogs are not all the same. What is someone is cremated, if they have a pace­ unhealthy for a toy poodle in Manhattan maker. it has to be removed. When my father might not bother a 70-pound bulldog in the recently died. I asked for the pacemaker and north Florida woods. I suggest your readers donated it to the NCSU College of Veterinary ask their own vets about their particular dogs' Medicine, in Raleigh, N.C. The pacemaker needs. - A Mom in Florida will be implanted into a needy dog. Due to the Dear Mom: We agree they should ask their expense of such an operation, this would not vets, but it’s always better to err on the side of be possible without the donation of the pace­ caution. Our best to the Florida bulldog. maker. Dog diet dos, dents Pacemaker's place Please print this so others can donate the pacemakers, which would otbuwise be dis­ carded. to help "man's best friend." -- G.P. in Charlotte. N.C. Dear G.P.: Thank you for this compassion­ ate suggestion. To make a donation, contact your local veterinarian, or find a vet who spe­ cializes in cardiology through the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (www.acvim.org) at 1-8OO-245-9O81. Mom likes her best Dear Annie: All my life I have been there for my parents, doing everything I could for them. My husband and 1 shared holidays with them, traveled with them, cared for them through many illnesses and included them in everything we did. My father became ill five years ago and was in and out of the hospital many times. I cooked, took him to his doctor’s visits, baby-sat him. fed him. etc. You get the picture. On the other hand, my sister. "Claire," always has declared that she owes my parents nothing. My mother and she have had dis­ agreements that have kept them from speak­ ing for months at a time. Claire wrote me so many hateful letters and ugly e-mails that 1 just cut my losses and moved on. We have no relationship. She refused to visit Dad before Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and readfeatures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. Annual art auction slated for Nov. 5 The Thomapplc Arts Council will have its 11th annual art auction Friday, Nov. 5. at the Middle Villa Inn. The event serves as the Arts Council's major fund-raising benefit of the year to sup­ port the arts and youth in the local communi­ ty An artist’s reception and preview of the art auction will be held 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 27. at the Arts Hatchery Building in Fish Hatchery Park. For more information, call 945-2002. �The Hutingt Banner — Thundey. October 13, 2005 — Page 9 ■ • • *1 Financial ' 2 IVJLZTLIXJ Furnished by MARK Rogers School District No. 1 of Edward lAT How Will Oil Prices Affect Your Investment Plans Even before Humcane Katrina caused its almost incomprehensible damage to the Gulf Coast, most of us shuddered when we had to fill our can' gas tanks. With prices at $3 a gal­ lon in some parts of the country, and crude oil hitting $70 per barrel, we were already in uncharted territory. Then. Katrina temporarily knocked out about 12 percent of U.S. refining capacity, along with a significant part of the Gulf's natural gas and oil production. So. as a driver, you probably shouldn't expect too much relief at the pump any time soon. But bow about as an investor? Do you need to adjust your investment strategy in response to high oil prices? It's a difficult question. If oil prucs and energy costs continue to remain high, it’s probably nut good news for some areas of the financial markets. Although businesses are Cartton Township 1938 - 1939 By Joyce Weinbrecht In 1840. the early settlers in Carlton Township decided to build a district school. The first school was a log schoolhouse built on the comer of the farm in Section 17 owned by Jared S. Rogers, a leader among the early settlers in all matters. This became known as “Rogers Comers.” Today, North Broadway crosses Carlton Center Road north of M-43 going towardsFreeport at this point. This was school district No. 1. bi 1946. the Carlton history showed the school money apportioned to the district to be $9.03 The school reports for 1851. show 35 scholars, 1853. 29 scholars, and 1859 41 scholars. Most records for the first 60 yean seem to be missing, but one picture dated about 1903 showed the school teacher to be Maude Casaday with the following students: Florence Washbum. Grace Culbert, Eva Edwards. Gladys Sisson, Goldy Culbert, Olive Henney, Walter Culbert, Hazel Fuller, George Edwards, Glenn Yarger and Vem Yarger. The next record is for 1919-21 with Lucille Demaray as teacher. The others are as fol­ lows. 1921-23 Verda Zuschnitt; 1923-24 Mae Karcher. 1924-26 Thelma Olmstead; 1926-29 Marie Cok; 1929-30 '.-iizel Bagley. 1930-31 Jennie Howard; 1931-33 Mildred Malcolm (Steury); 1933-36 Mrrie Cole; 1936-37 Aline (Andrus) Frisby. 1937-38 Ethel Prentice; 42 1938Aline Frisby The year 1942-43, the school was dosed for the first time rd the students were trans­ ported to Hastings. The following year the school was reopened with Lucille (Demaray) Yarget Teaching in 1943^9, 1949-50 Eva Troutwine; 1950-52 R.F. McMiller. 1952-53 Freda (Smith) Bryans taught the first month and was killed in an automobile accident. Mayliss Gibbs finished the year and the next year, 1953-54. In 1954-56 Beatrice Karcher, 1956-57 Jean Endsley; 1957-62 Kathy (Clum) Lundquist; 1962-63 Dorotha Frost; 1963-65 Ethel (Prentice) Gibson. The school was closed in 1955. During the early years, all seventh and eighth grade students wrote tests in the spring at Hastings, the county seat. If they were suc­ cessful in passing the tests on reading, arith­ metic, geography, and spelling, they were given certificates which made them eligible to enter high school. For many of the students this was the end of their schooling, as this was the time before school buses. The tests were abolished about 1930. There were no hot lunch programs in the early days. Other times the children carried food in a jar that could be heated in a pan of water. They enjoyed their recesses with soft­ ball and other games. The highlight came in the spring when they had a chance to play a few games with neighboring schools. Through the cooperation of the parents, teachers and others, these children have become good citizens, distinguished leaders and nvny have served their country honor­ ably in the wars for our freedom. When the school was closed in 1965, the students were annexed to the Lakewood or Hastings schools. The choice the parents made for their children was to remain indefi­ nitely. The school property reverted to the original farm owner, who was Jeremiah H. Andrus, the great-great-grandson of Mr. J.S. Rogers. After Mr. Andrus’s home burned in 1969, he remodeled the school building enough to use as a home while building a new house. It was later sold and fully remodeled as a home, In January 1977 the building caught fire in the attic, and burned to the ground Rogers School Carlton Township Teachers 1903- 1904 1904- 1905 1905- 1906 1906- J 907 1907- 1908 1908- 1909 1909- 1910 1910- 1911 1911- 1912 1912- 1913 1913- 1914 Maude Casaday Frances H. Allerding Agnes A. Doyle E. Maude Smith Beulah Goodell Millie M. Yule Mille M. Yule Artie Fuller Louise Deming 1914- 1915 1915- 1916 1916- 1917 1917- 1918 1918- 1919 1919- 1920 1920- 1921 1921- 1922 1922- 1923 1923- 1924 1924- 1925 1925- 1926 1926- 1927 1927- 1928 1928- 1929 1929- 1930 1930- 1931 1931- 1932 1932- 1933 1933- 1934 1934- 1935 1935- 1936 1936- 1937 1937- 1938 1938- 1939 1939- 1940 1940- 1941 1941- 1942 1942- 1943 1943- 1944 1944- 1945 1945- 1946 1946- 1947 1947- 1948 1948- 1949 1949- 1950 1950- 1951 1951- 1952 1952- 1953 STOCKS The following prices ere from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Louise Deming Louise Deming Florence E. Cook Minnie E Sisson Minnie E. Sisson Lucille Dcmary Verda Zuschnitt Verda Zuschnitt Verda Zuschnitt Mae Karcher Theima Olmstead Thelma Olmstead Marie Cole Marie Cole Marie Cole Hazel Bagley Jennie Howard Mildred Malcolm Steury Mildred Malcolm Steury Jennie Howard Marie Cole Marie Cole Ethel Prentice Ethel Prentice Aline Frisby Aline Frisby Aline Frisby Alme-Frisby Transported to Hastings Lucille Yarger Lucille Yarger Lucille Yarger Lucille Yarger Lucille Yarger Lucille Yarger Eva Troutwine Mrs. R.F. McMillen Mrs. R.F. McMillen Freda Smith Bryans Mayliss Gibbs 1953- 1954 1954- 1955 Maylis Gibbs 1955- 1956 1956- 1957 Jean Endsley 1957- 1958 Kathy Clum 1958- 1959 Kathy Clum 1959- 1960 Kathy Clumb Lundquist 1960- 1961 Kathy Lundquist 1961- 1962 Kathy Lundquist 1962- 1963 Dorotha Frost 1963- 1964 Ethel Gibson 1964- 1965 Ethel Gibson 1965- 1966 Closed AT»T SBC Communications Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca-Cola DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Exxon-Mobil Family Dollar First Financial Bancorp Ford Motor Co. General Motors IBM JCPermey Johnson & Johnson Kellogg's Company McDonald’s Pfizer Inc. Semco Energy Sears Holding Spartan Motors TCF Financial Wai Mad 18.63 22.56 42.09 1529 41.66 51.10 42.45 59 40 20.71 1752 8.71 26.42 83.19 47.93 61.29 45.71 32.34 24.30 6.37 118.46 10.7 i 24.47 45.02 •1.01 -138 -2.76 +.44 -1.15 +.35 -.84 -1.07 -3.66 +3.06 +2.84 -1.76 -.40 -54 -.94 •21 -6.75 +31 -.79 +1.17 Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 475.70 7X2 10.S53.17 1.7B +.45 +.02 +14.41 +.48 -1.13 -1.40 24 looking for ways to offset higher energy costs, they will eventually be forced to pass on these expenses to consumers or accept lower profit margins - and either develop­ ment could hurt stock prices. On the other hand, some stocks or indus­ tries may actually benefit from high oil prices. You might hear that now is a good time to invest in energy companies. And i may be true that, in the coming months, some of these stocks will do well. But you need to be cautious about basing any investment deci­ sions on short-term trends. So. what can you do to avoid being buffet­ ed by forces and events that you can't con­ trol? Consider these suggestions: • Diversify — The more diversified you are, the less susceptible your portfolio will be to rising oil prices, higher interest rates, polit­ ical turmoil or other factors. Spread your dol­ lars among high-quality stocks, investment­ grade bonds. Treasury bills and ocher securi­ ties. • Know your risk tolerance - If your invest­ ments are keeping you up at night, then you are taking on too much risk. On the other hand, if “ultra-conservative" vehicles, such as certificates of deposit, dominate your hold­ ings. you may be limiting your needed growth potential. You may want to work with an investment professional to create a diversified portfolio that accurately reflects both your risk tolerance and your long-term goals • Look at the “fundamentals" - You'll find it much easier to avoid being influenced by short-term events if you become familiar with the fundamentals of an investment. For exam­ ple, if you’re considering a stock, you can take into account how it might be affected by rising energy prices, but don't stop there Is there a stable company? Does it seem to be priced fairly? Do its products or services have good long-term potential? Does it have a solid management team? And. perhaps most importantly, does it meet your specific invert­ men: needs? By digging deep into your rea­ sons for investing in any security, you’ll posi­ tion yourself to make smart decisions. Focus GO the Futare Todayjiigh energy prices, and their possi­ ble impact on the economy and the financial markets, are making big news. Next year bow knows? The fact is that there will always be “reasons" to shake up your investment strategies. But the smartest investors are the ones who find the course that’s right for them - and stick with it. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us -at... 269-945-9554 At Pennock, Personal Care is more than a Promise, Families that could go anywhere, count on Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask JoAnn Clem. “I was in to see Dr. Flohr for a routine exam when he found that I had cataracts. I was uncomfortable with the thought of having surgery done on my eyes, but he was very patient, knowledgeable and encouraging with me. I had the surgery and WOW, what a difference in my vision. Things looked so bright and colorful I was so glad I had it done. I was very impressed with the surgical team and the way they worked together, and with the bouquet of flowers that Dr. Flohr’s office sent to me right after surgery.” Find out how Pennock Health Services can be your family's partner for personal, professional, progressive care. To learn more or to find a Pennock affiliated physician, call us at (269) 945-1749. Rogers School 1931- 32 Homer Frederickson, Clair Utter, Frank Yarger. 1932- 33-34 Homer Frederickson. Buel Sisson. Frank Yarger. 1934-1935 Homer Frederickson. 1937- 38 Homer Frederickson, John Blaser, Jerry Andrus. 1938- 39 Homer Frederickson, Lucille Yarger, Jerry Andrus. 1939-40-41 - Carrie DeWeerd, Lucille Yarger, Jerry Andrus. 1943-44-45 - George Lydy, Rex Frisby. Jerry Andrus. 1946-47-48-50-51 - Donald Wendel, Rex Frisby. Jerry Andrus. 1951-52-53-54-55 Mrs.George Lydy. Rex Frisby, Jerry Andrus. 1954-55-56-57-58 ■ George Lydy. Rex Frisby, Jerry Andrus. 1959-60-61-62-63 - Mary Fuller, Rex Frisby, Dennis Frederickson. 1963-64-65 - Jeremiah Andrus, Rex Frisby, Dennis Frederickson. It’s Our Pledge... Pennock Partner, Michael J. Flohr, M.D. JoAnn Clem, Hastings Board Certified Ophthalmologist Pennock HEALTH ^SERVICES -tofessional, progressiy, Ortners in 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings • WWW.PENNOCKHEALTH.COM 02631992 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ �Page 10 - Thursday. October 13. 2005 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR A:TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOP THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may ba rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert A. Wood Jr . a single man. original mortgagor(s). to Amentffst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 27, 2001. and recorded on July 9. 2001 in instrument 1062752. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Homeside Lending. Inc as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Five And 19/100 Dollars ($154,965 19). including interest at 7.75% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mort­ gage and the statute tn such case made and pro­ vided. notice IS hereby given that said mortgage will oe foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part ot them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM. on October 20. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan, and are 'described as: The East 20 acres of the West 100 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 14. Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Assyna Township. Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shall be 12 months from the da‘e ot such sale Dated: September 22. 2005 For more information, please call FC R 248.593 1305 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Washington Mutual Bank successor in interest by merger to Homeside Lending. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File »028492F02 NOTICE The min'Jtes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held September 27. 2005. are avail­ able m the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Rutland will hold a public hearing un Wednesday, October 19.2005, at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road, Hastings. Michigan, commencing at 730 p.m. as required under the provisions of the Township Zoning Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed item to be considered at this public hear­ ing include the following, in summary 1 Mark Christiansen is requesting a Special Use Permit to convert the residence located al 2625 Airport Road. Hastings, back to its original use as a church This property. Parcel *0813-002-013-00 & 08-13-230-007-00 is currently zoned R-2, Single-Family Residential District Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance Section 104.903 requires a Special Use Permit for this request PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the application for Special Use along with the Zoning Ordinance. Zoning Map. Land Use Plan, and Land Use Plan Map of the Township may be exam­ ined at the Township Hall at any time dunng regular business hours on any day except public and legal holidays from and after the publication of this Notice and until and including the day of this pubic hearing, and may further be examined at the pubhc hearing to determine the exact nature of the aforementioned matters. You are invited to attend this hearing. If you are unable to attend, written comment may be sub­ mitted in heu of a personal appearance by writing to the Township Clerk at the Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Ml 49058, at any time up to the date of the hearing and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said pubic hearing. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 287 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act). MCLA 41.72a(2X3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered al the meet­ ing. to mdiv’duals with disabilities at the meeting/heanng upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township by writing or calling the Township Aii interested persons are invited to bo present for comments and suggestions at this pubhc hearing -* Hoom w. nawmorne, wienr Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Rood Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the forectoetog mortgagee, in MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made r. the conditions of a mortgage made by Heather Cappon. a married woman and Jason Capp^n, her husband, original mortgagors), to Lender LTD. dba Lake State Funding, Mortgagee, dated October 22. 2004, and recorded on December 10. 2004 in instrument 1138536. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Washington Mutual Bank FA as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there • claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Seven And 69/100 Dollars ($167,967.69). including interest at 8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM. on October 27.2005. Said premises ore situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of Section 16. Town 3 North. Range 9 West, distant West 171033 fee: from the East 1/4 post of said Section; thence South 01 degrees 06 minutes 46 seconds East 747.87 feet; thence South 87 degrees 55 minutes 06 seconds West 298.47 feet; thence North 01 degrees 04 minutes 57 sec­ onds West 758.71 feet to said East and West 1/4 line; thence East along said 1/4 toe 298.08 feet to the piece of beginning. Subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Northerly 33 feet thereof The redemption period shaM be 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated: September 29. 2005 For more inkNi nation, please cal: FC R 248.583.1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Washington Mutual Bank f/k/a Washington Mutual Bank FA 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File I367310F01 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT CIRCUIT DIVISION RLE NO. 05-506-CZ ORDER TO ANSWER HON. JAMES H. RSHER RUTH E. VELDT TRUST. Plaintiff, vs. RONALD A. KEELER AND LINDA A. KEBLER. husband and wife. ALYCE BOSMA. GARRET E BOSMA. MILTON CRAMER AND NANCY CRAMER Defendant Notice Of Mortgage Foractoaure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the torsetoeing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed sotefy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest TO: RONALD A. KEELER AND LINDA A. KEELER. ALYCE BOSMA. GARRET E BOSMA. A! a aeasion of said Court held In the City of Hastings. County of Barry, State of Michigan. on the 28th day of September, 2005. PRESENT: HONORABLE JAMES H. RSHER, Circuit Judge Beoedun the pteedtoge filed In the above entitled com, it HfcordWed that Defendants, file an Anowsr <M Noftae fitatming an Intereat In the vacant land, more fully described as follows: LOTS 74 AND 75 OF WILLIAMS C. SCHULTZ PARK, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN UBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 60 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, STATE OF MICHIGAN. by tris 30th day of November, 2005, to assert any I ntereet In the above described property. If the Defendants fall to do so that shall constitute a default In the above entitled matter, and on the 1 st day of December, 2005 at 2:00 o’clock in the afternoon, this Court may take proofs and may terminate whatever interest Defendants named above may have In and to the above described property unless an Answer Claiming an Interest In the Reef Property Is filed in this action or unless Defendants or their representatives appear on that date. W. M. Doherty (P41960) HON. JAMES H. FISHER (P264371 DRAFTED BY: David H. Tripp (P29290) 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (260)945-9565 Telephone: (289) 948-2194 NOTICE: FALL LEAF PICK UP The Qty of Hastings Department of Public Services will again be providing the citizens of the Qty of Hastings with a fall leaf pick up, which is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, November 1, 2005. Qty crews will begin picking up leaves in Second Ward, First Ward, Third Ward, and finish in the Fourth Ward. Residents should place the leaves to be picked up either very near the curb if a parking lane is present or immediately behind the curb on the curb lawn. We would 1 ask that residents not place leaves in any traveled lane, or adjacent (F to intersections where it might present a vision obstruction. Y S Q X W Wj, The fall leaf pick up generally takes Qty crews from three to four W weeks to complete, so we would ask that residents have their leaves fk raked out prior to the start of the leaf pick up to allow us to complete T the project in an efficient and timely manner. We will only be making th one pass around the Qty so your cooperation in this regard will be * greatly appreciated. MORTGAGE SALE - Detebn has been made in the oondMons of a mori^s^macfeT/ John A. Hants, a single men, original mortgagor/» i. to WoNs Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc., Mortise, dated December 11. 2002. and recorded on January 10. 2003 in instrument 1095304. in Earry county records. Michigan, on which mongage there is claimed to be due al the dale hereof the sum of Seventy-One Thousand Six Hundred t evwrty-Sd And 42/100 Dollars ($71,676.42), Induding imcrost at 9.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in sad mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and orovided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage v.ttl be toroctoeocl by a sale of the mortgaged premioet, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM. on October 27. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land fl rods East and West by 10 rods North and South out of the Northwest comer of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 ot Section 13, Town 1 North, Range 7 W set. Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: September 29.2005 For more information, please cal: FC D 248.503.1309 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Wells Fargo Bank. NA Lk/a Wefts Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #025665r02 There will be an announcement on WBCH radio each weekday morning informing the citizens of the location of the City work Screws, including a tentative area that will be covered that day and where the work crews will be headed for the next day. Tun Girrbach ® Director of Public Services « “ Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MKJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Paul L Hawtons. a single man. original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for lender. Mortgagee, dated April 26. 2004. and recorded on April 29. 2004 in instrument 1128594. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Bghty-Nm Thousand five Hundred Fifty-Four And 57/100 Dollars ($89,554.57), includ­ ing interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgags and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice ia hereby given that said mortgage wB bo torectoeed by a sale of the mortgaged promraes, or some part of them, Ft pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM. on October 27.2005. Said premises are situated in Charter Townshp of Hasting*. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land located in the West 1/2 of tho Northwest 1/4 of Section 35 in Town 3 North and Range 8 West adjoining tho Easterly boundary of the church property said property being described as lotiows: Beginning at a point on the North line of sato Section 35, said point being 23 Rods West of ths Northeast comer ot the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 35. running thence South 181.5 loot thence North 54 degrees 54 min­ utes 00 seconds East 212 toot thence North 59.5 toot to the intersection with tho Nortti toe of Section 35. thence West along the said North toe 17325 toot to tho place of beginning Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from ths date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 8003241a. in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: September 29.2005 For more information, ptease cal: FC X 2485931302 Trott 8 Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee ter tender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Ate 6066754F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foroctoouro Sato THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. A1TN PURCMASBIS: Thto aatomay be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon mads in ths conditions ot a mortgage made by Dwayne R Taggart and Tonya M Taggart, husband and wito, original mortgagors), to Advanta National Bank. Mortgagee, dated December 21. 1999. and record­ ed on January 5. 2000 in instrument 1030837. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bankers Trust Company of California. NA. as Custodian and Trustee as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof tho sum of eleven Thousand Eight Hundred Six And 75/100 Dollars ($11,806.75). inducting interest at 1025% per ennum Unocr the power of sate contained in said mortgag * ano foe statute in such case made and pro­ vided. .'**ce is hereby given that said mortgage witi be fcxecioesd by a sate of the mortgaged promises, or some part uf them, at pubic vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in rwaSftns at 130 PM. on Novembers. 2005. Said premisos are sauced in Wage of Freeport. Barry County. Michigan, ano ?ro deecribod as: Lot 5. Block 4. VBage ot Freeport. anJ rhe Watt 80 toot of Lot 6 of Block 4. VBage of Froopon. wcovdng to tho recorded plat thereof as recorded in uhor 1 of Plats. Page 22. reserving the South 8 tost fr^efrom tor street purposes The redemption period shaM be 6 montis from the date of such sate, unless dotorminod aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal be 3l’ days from the date of such sate. Dated: October 6.2005 For more information, ptease call: FC S 248.503.1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee, MVa Bar Bars Trust Company of CaMomia. NA. as Custodian and Trustee 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Forms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 6C68456F01 .Mtm City of Hastings z City of Hastings Residents Do You Need Assistance Raking Your Leaves For Fall Clean Up beginning on November 1, 2005? The 8th Grade Class of Hastings Middle School has generously volunteered to aid those Hastings residents who are unable to rake their leaves in preparation for this year's fall clean up. You must be a resident of Hastings who is unable to rake the leaves from your Hastings yard. If you have a rake or rakes available which the students could use for your lawn, please let Shirley know when you sign up to have your lawn raked. ' Limited to residential lawns only - the students are only able to rake up to a 1/2 acre of lawn immediately adjacent to your home. Leaves will be raked on Monday, October 31, 2005. In case of inclement weather the date will be Friday, November 4, 2005. Leaves will be raked by students between 10:15AM>2:15PM. You must call Hastings City Hall and register no later than Monday, October 24, 2005, 5: and ask for Shirley at 269-945*2468. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City ot Hastings wift hold a Pubhc Heanng on Tuesday. October 18. 2005 at 730 p m. m the City Hail Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 The purpose ot the Public Hearing is for the Zoning Board of Appeals to hear comments and make a determination on a vari­ ance request by owr>er Gary Arnold. 1330 East State Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058 The applicant his requested a variance from Section 90-831 (d) (1) of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, that if grant­ ed. will allow the construction ot an accessory building contain­ ing 2000 square feet with 14 foot sidewalls Legal desenpbon of said property is: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST ONEQUARTER OF SECTION 16. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 8 WCST. FOR PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE WEST 42 RODS. THENCE SOUTH 24 RODS. THENCE EAST 42 RODS. THENCE NORTH TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. CON­ TAINING SIX AND THREE TENTHS (6 3) ACRES OF LAND IN THE CITY OF HASTINGS. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN. Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City HaH. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Requests for information and/or minutes of sard hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk a’ foe same address The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777 Thomas E Emery Cm OF HASTINGS i ■; K MOP SPECIAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the City Council ol the City of Hastings will hold a special workshop -neeting on Monday, October 17. 2005 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers, second floor of City Hall, for the purpose of considering future programs of sidewalk and curb and gutter construction in the City and to consider the request of the Board of the Riverside Cemetery Company that the city receive the assets and assume the operation of the Cemetery. Council will also hear comments from the public. The City win provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269-945-2468) or TDD can relay services 1-800-649-3777 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 13. 2005 - Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P C.. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made .n the conditions of a mortgage made by: TOMMY L ROSENBERG, a single man. to Woodhams Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 18. 1992. and recorded on September 24. 1992. in Liber 555. on Page 14. Barry County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said mort­ gagee to Amerihome Mortgage Corpor.'tion. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY SEVEN AND 50/100 DOL­ LARS ($30,677 50). including interest at 8.50% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, al 1DO o'clock pm. on. October 27. 2005. Sato -remises are situated m City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as: Lot 1123 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings according to the recorded plat thereof. Tax ID No. 06-51-001-94-00 The Redemption period shall be 6 months from the date ot such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with ‘948CL 600 3241a, m which case .he redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale / Dated September 26. 2005 Amerihome Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC. 23100 Providence Drive. Suite 450 Southfield. Michigan 48075 Pub dates 9/29 - 10/20 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO C3LLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Anthony J. Marzic. an unmarried man, Mortgagor, to Oak Street Mortgage LLC. Mortgagee, dated the 21 St day of February. 2005 and recorded in tho office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 7th day of March. 2005 in Document No. 1142363 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Thirty Nine Thousand Five Hundred Fifty & 80/100 ($139,550 80). and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been insti­ tuted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pur­ suant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 20th day of October. 2005 st 1O0 o'clock pni Lpcal Time, said mortgage will be fore­ dosed by a sate at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as afore­ said on said mortgage with interest thereon at 8.75000% per annum and an legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Barry. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: That part of the Northwest Fractional 1/4 of Section 5. Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as commencing at the Northwest comet of said Section 5; thence 1 degrees 12' 15' East on the West Section line, 122 89 feet of the place of begin­ ning of tiiis description: thence continuing South 1 degree 12' 15” East on the West on section Im, 794 11 feet; thence North 89 degrees 15' 29* East parallel with the North secuon line. 1121.00 feet to Backyard Road, thence ’-forth 01 degrees 12' 15* West along said Road, 328 00 feet; thence North 75 degrees 5T 15* West 227.00 feet; thence North 01 degrees 12' 15* West 24.05 feet; thence South 89 degrees 15' 29'West. 1307 feel; thence North 00 degrees 44’ 31* West 362.00 feet (21 rods 15 5 feet); thence Northwesterly 65 00 feet on a 20 degree curve to the left to the far end of a chord when bears North 7 degrees 12* 33* Wst. 64 86 feet; thence South 89 degrees 15' 29* West. 635 25 feet (38.5 rods): thence Southwesterly on a 10 degree curve to the left a distance of 225.02 feet to the far end of chord which bears South 37' 24’ Wst, 252.92 feet to the place of beginning During the twelve (12) months immediately fol­ lowing the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that m the event that the oroperty is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may do redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated 9/22/2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. In:. Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. PC Attorney for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. 888 W Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48064 248-362-2600 Pub 9/22 - 10/13 PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES, Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale P.C„ IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in MILITARY DUTY. the conditions of a mortgage made by: CLAUDE ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be RAY WOLFE, unmarried man as his sole, separate rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In property, to Arbor Mortgage. Mortgagee, dated thrt event, your damages, tf *yny. shall be limit­ March 4. 2005, and recorded on March 23. 2005. ed solely to the return of the LMd emount ten­ in Document No. 1143053. Barry County Records. dered st sale, plus Interest Michigan, and assigned by said mortgagee to Marathon Financial Corporation. Barry County MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made rn Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is the conditions of a mortgage made by Ross Lee claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Meehan and Anne Meehan, husband and wife and FORTY SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEV­ Roger D Buxton and Edith M Buxton, husband and ENTY ONE AND 50/100 DOLLARS ($46,971.50). wife, original mortgagor(s). to First Federal, fsb. •ncluding interest at 6.500% per annum. Mortgagee, daled February 14. 2002. and recorded Under the power ot sale contained in said mort­ on February 19. 2002 in instrument 1075130, and gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ assigned by said Mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for tender be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, and lender's successors and/or assigns as or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry assignee by an assignment, in Barry county County Courthouse m Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is o'clock p.m., on. November 10. 2005 claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Said Premises are situated in Township of Three Hundred Seventy-Two Thousand Five Orangeville. Barry County, Michigan, and are Hundred Eighty-Three And 15/100 Dollars described as: ($372,583.15). including interest at 6.25% per Commencing at the South 1/ 4 post of Section 30. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, thence North 0 annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ degrees ’8' 39* West on the North and South 1/ 4 gage and the statute in such case made and pre line 806 29 feet to its intersection with the centerline vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will of M Marsh Road, thence North 24 degrees 32'21* be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, East on the centertine of Marsh Road 160 feet to or some part of ttKm. at public vendue, ot the Barry the place of beginning of this description; thence County Courthouse in Hastings al 1.00 PM. on North 39 degrees 40' 28* West 190.13 feet, thence November 10. 2005. North 13 degrees 14' 49* East 227.59 feet to the Said premises are situated in Township of West 1/ 8 post of the Southeast 1/ 4 of Section 30. Cartion. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed thence South 89 degrees 55' 44* East 237.06 feet as: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 11. to the Centerline of Marsh Road, thence South 24 Town 4 North. Range 8 West, described as. degrees 32' 21* West on the centerline of Marsh Commencing at the Southeast corner of saia Road 404.08 foet to the place of beginning. Section 11; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 55 Also: Commencing at the South 1/ 4 post of Section 30. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, thence seconds West 1619.39 feet, along the South line of North 0 degrees 16' 39* West on the North and said Section, to the point of beginning; thence North South 1/ 4 tone 1033.44 feet to the place of begin­ 00 degrees 3* minutes 45 seconds West 2635.14 ning. thence North 39 degrees 40 28* West 84.12 feet; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 43 sec feet, thence North 13 degrees 14' 49* East 227 59 onds West 337 00 feet; along the North line of the feet to the West 1/ 8 post of the Southeast 1/ 4 of Southeast 1/4 of said 11; thence South 00 degrees Section 30. thence South 0 degrees 18' 39* East on 34 minutes 45 seconds East 1980.17 feet; thence the North and South 1/ 4 Imo 286 28 leaf to the South 89 degrees 47 minutes 30 seconds East place of beginning. Tax ID No 11-030-020-00 22.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 34 minutes 45 The Redemption penod shall be 6 months from seconds East 655.99 feet; thence South 88 the date of such sale unless determined abandoned degrees 59 minutes 55 seconds East 315.00 feet, in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which along said South line to the point of beginning. case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale the date of such sale Dated October 7. 2005 Dated October 13. 2005 Marathon Financial Corporation For more information, please call: Mortgagee FC X 248.593 1302 PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. Trott & Trott. P.C. 23100 Providence Drive. Suite 450 Attorneys For Mortgage Etectonic Registration Southfield, Michigan 48075 -mm Systems. Inc., as nominee for tender and tender's successors and/or assigns 304d0 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ File 4069433F01 ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Gate POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION MILITARY DUTY. WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT resetnooa oy ine rorecioiing mongagee. in THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE that event, your damages, If any. shall be limit­ MILITARY DUTY. ed sotefy to the return of the bid amount ten­ ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be dered at sale, plus Interest rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in that event, your damages. If any. shall be limit­ the conditions ot a mortgage made by Martha C. ed solely to the return ot the bld amount ten­ Lindbiad. original mortgagors), to Advanta National dered at sale, plus Interest. Bank. Mortgagee, dated December 23. 1998. and MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in recorded on December 30. 1998 in instrument the conditions of a mortgage made by Kelly A. 1023028. in Barry county records. Michigan, and Weaver, a single woman, original mortgagor(s). to assigned by mesne assignments to Chase Home Gehrke Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Finance. LLC as assignee by an assignment, on Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 7. 2001. which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the and recorded on September 27.2001 m instrument date hereof the sum of Thirty-Six Thousand Four 1067245. in Barry county records. Michigan, and Hundred Fifty-Four And 37/100 Dollars assigned by said Mortgagee to ABN AMRO ($36,454.37). including interest at 10.5% per Mortgage Group. Inc. as assignee by an assign­ annum. ment. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due Under the power of sate contained tri said mort­ at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Three gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ Thousand Two Hundred Nine And 05/100 Collars vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will ($83,209.05). including interest at 7.75% per be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, annum. or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry Under the power al sate contained in said mort­ County Courthouse in Hastings at 1D0 PM. on gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ October 20. 2005 vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will Said premises are situated in Township of be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, Praireville. Barry County. Michigan, and are or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry described as: A parcel of land descnbed as follows: County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on Beginning on the Range line 937.49 feet, with bear­ October 20. 2005 ings referenced to the Michigan Plane coordinate Said premises are situated in Village of system-zone South. North 00 degrees, 49 minutes, Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, and are 14 seconds East from the Southwest comer of described as: Commencing at a point 135 feet Section 19. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, and run­ South of the Northeast comer of Main Street and ning thence on said range line. North 00 degrees 49 the North Section line of Section 36, or at an iron minutes 14 seconds East 393.42 feet to the 1/8 stake or point 6 feet North of the Northwest comer post on the West side of the Southwest fractional of foundation of the house on said Lot. thence East 1/4 of said Section 19; thence South 88 degrees 28 132 feet, thence South 50 feet, thence West 132 minutes 33 seconds East on the 1/8 line 615.38 feet, thence North 50 feet to the place of beginning; feet; thence South 00 degrees 49 minutes 14 sec­ also the South 15 feet of Lot commencing at an iron onds West. 392.15 feet, thence North 88 degrees stake 10 feet North of the Northwest comer of stone 35 minutes 39 seconds West. 615 38 feet to begin­ foundation of house and stake being about 84 feet, ning more or less. South of the center of Section line The redemption period shall be 12 months from road, running from said stake West to Main Street, the date of such sale. thence South 75 feet, thence East 132 feet, thence Dated: September 22. 2005 North 75 feet, thence West to the place of beginFor more information, please call: ntog. FC S 248 593 1304 The redemption penod shall be 6 months from Trott & Trott. P.C. the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ Attorneys For Chase Home Finance. LLC ■ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 which case the redemption period shall be 30 days Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 from the date ol such sale File #065211F01 Dated September 22. 2005 For more information, please call: FC C 248 593 1301 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4065952FOI opmw " NOTICE . The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seek­ ing applicants to serve on the following Boards: Commission on Aging Board, Substance Abuse Board, Parks & Recreation Board, and Building Authority. Agriculture Preservation Board - Natural Resource Conservation Interest position. position and Agriculture Community Corrections Advisory Board - Citizen At Larpo, Service Area. Business Community, Probation. Criminal Defense Attorney, and Communications Media positions. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office. 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St.. Hastings; (269) 945-1284. and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 21, 2005. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Octobe- 25. 2005 at 10:00 a.m. the Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 2006 County budget during the regular Board of Commissioners meeting in the Courthouse. Commissioner Chambers. 220 W State StHastings, Michigan. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. A copy of the proposed 200b budget is available for pub­ lic inspection during normal business hours at the County Administration Office, Courthouse. 220 W. State StHastings. Michigan. Debbie S. Smith. Clerk Barry County Board of Commissioners NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a mortgage given by Jerry L and Patnaa J. Midkiff. husband and wife, to Portage Commerce Bank dated February 5. 2004, and recorded February 13. 2004, in Barry County records at 1122220, and modification there­ of daled August 6. 2004. recorded September 7. 2004. at 1133494 of Barry County records, is bemg foreclosed on by Portage Commerce Bank for non­ payment of principal and interest The property subject to this foreclosure is descnbed as Township of Prairieville. County of Barry Commencing at the West 1/4 corner of Section 12. Town 1 North, Range 10 West. Prairieville Township. Barry County, Michigan; thence North Of 05' 17* West. 66 00 feet along the West line of said Section 12. thence North 89° 35' 02* East 341 74 feet along the North line of Oak Drive, thence Northeasterly 50.27 feet along the arc ol a curve to the right, the radius of which is 90 21 feet, the central angle of which is 31° 55' 35*. and the chord of which bears North 15° 57' 47* East. 49.62 feet: thence North 3f 55' 34* East. 394 69 foet. thence North 00* 24' 58* West. 197 29 feet to the true point of beginning; thence North 00° 24' 58* West. 299 77 feet, thence North 82° 22 58* West. 369.46 feet to an intermediate traverse line of the shore of Upper Crooked Lake; thence along said intermediate traverse line South 2f 26' 18’ East. 269 33 feet, thence North 89° 35 02* East. 269 22 feet to the point of beginning, including lands lying between said intermediate traverse line and the waters ot Upper Crooked Lake, a bmrted by the side lines extended to the water edge. Together with and subject to a non-exciusive private easement lor ingress, egress and public utility purposes lor Crooked Lake. 66 feet wide. 33 feet each stoe cf a centerline descnbed as; Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of Section 12. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. Prairieville Township. Barry County, Michigan; thence North Of 05'17* West. 66 00 feet along the West line of said Section 12; thence North 89° 35 02* East. 841 74 feet along the North line ol Oak Dove to the true point of beginning of said centerline, thence Northeasterly 50.27 leet along the arc of a curve to the nght. the radtus of which is 90.21 feet, the central angle of which is 3f 55' 35*. and the chad of which bears North 15’ 57' AT East. 49 62 foet; thence North 3f 55' 34* East. 394 69 feet; thence North 00° 24' 58* West. 578 91 feet to a point hereinafter descnbed Reference Point "A* and the end of said descnbed centerline Also, a circular extension of said easement for culde-sac purposes, of 50 toot radius, center on afore­ mentioned Reference Point ’A*. Commonly known as 11354 Sunfish Drive. Delton. Ml PP# 08-12-012-005-04 There is currently due and owing on the mort­ gage $152.555 90 exclusive of taxes, costs and attorney fees, bearing interest at the rate of 6.250%. If on or before six (6) months from the date of the recording of the Sheriff's Deed, the mortgagor does not redeem, the mortgagor will 'ose all ownership rights to the property. The foreclosure sate of this property will take place on Thursday. October 27. 2005 at 100 p.m. at the east door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W State, Hostage. Michigan William E. Rheaune Attorney at Law • Dated September 22. 2005 222 North Washington Sq . Ste 210 Lansing Ml 48933 (517)371-5579 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Trust Estate Trust Estate of Everett Wayne Crofoot and Anna May Crofoot (*Grantors*) Name of Trust: Everett Wayne Crofoot and Anna May Crofoot Trust dated May 1. 1997 Date of Grantor's Birth: June 28. 1922 and March 20. 1929. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedents. Everett Wayne Crofoot and Anna May Crofoot, who lived at 316 W Mam. Middleville. Michigan 49333. died May 27.1997 and December 4. 2003 There ts no personal representative of the settlor's estate to whom Letters of Authority have been issued. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all dan ns against the decedent s trust estate wll be forever barred unless presented to Trustee Michael K. Birman of 2620 - 138th Avenue. Dorr. Michigan 49323 within tour (4) months after the dale of publi­ cation of this notice. Date: October 3. 2005 Douglas J. Brackmann (P-40885) WESSELING & BRACKMANN PC. 6439 28th Avenue Hudsonville. Michigan 49426 (616)669-8185 Michael K. Birman 2620- 138th Avenue Dorr, Michigan 49323 (616)896-1325 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DERT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee In that went, your damages, 11 any. shall be limit­ ed sotefy to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Manno M Vivakfi. a married man and Luanda R Vrvatei. h<s wile, original mortgagor(s). to Independent Mortgage Co West Ml. Mortgagee dated April 24 2001. and recorded on May 7. 2001 m mstrument 1059193. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Mortgage Company, an Ohio Corporation as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. M>chsgan. on which mortgage there is aaimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Five Thousand E^ht Hundred Surty-One And 91/100 Dollars ($105,861 91) mdudmg inter­ est at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings at 1 00 PM. on October 27. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are descnbed as: Unit No. 2 of Thomappte Hitts Site Condominium, according to the Master Deed recorded m Uber 560. Pages 416 thru 473. inclu­ sive. Barry County Records and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No 5. together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth m the above Master Deed and as described in Act 59 ol the Public Acts of 1978 as amended. Thomappie Township. Barry County. Michigan The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such aale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period 5ha« be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated September 29. 2005 For more information, ptease call: FC S 248 593 1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Chase Home Finance. LLC succes­ sor by merger to Chase Mortgage Company, an Ohio Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bmjham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4067144F01 cmmmvi THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeremy M. Levandoski and Elizabeth A Levandoski. Husband and Wifo. to Chase Home Finance LLC. successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated August 25. 2003 and recorded August 29 2003 in Instrument Number 1112279. Barry County Records There ts claimed to be due on such mort­ gage the sum of Eighty-One Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Four and 83/100 Dollars ($81,194 83) including interest at the rate of 6 50% pe> annum Under the power of sate contained m the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed ev a sate ot the mortgaged prem­ ises. or some pen of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Cou.'*houce in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1.90 p.m. on November 3, 2005 The premises are located m ur> Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 18 of Pine Haven Estates. »?cording to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 5 of Plats, cn Page 95 Tlie redemption period shall be 6 months frum the date of such sale, unless the property is determint-j abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the bon rower. In that event, your damages, if any. are lim­ ited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate Dated October 6, 2005 ORLANS ASSO­ CIATES PC Attorneys for Chase Home Finance LLC. successor by merger »o Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation , As Mortgagee PO Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 FUe No 310 0234 ASAP725453 10/6. 10/13. 10/20. 1(V27 MM711 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEXSE MICE NOTICE that a Public Hearing wHI be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission on Wednesday. October 19, 2005 at 7:00 P.M. al the Praineville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this Public Hearing include, in brief, the following 1) Special Land Use Permit filed by Leslie & Kenneth Hoff. 11405 Oak Drive. Delton. Ml 49046. Parcel #12-240^)46-30. For the construction ol a 32' x 36' residential accessory building, on a vacant non-conforming lot of record (Article 8. Sec. 6.17 b). The property in question is zoned -R2' Single Family and Two Family Medium Density Residential District. 2) Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission for this meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on this special land use permit application at the address above. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audiotapes ol printed materials being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk. Prairieville Township Planning Commission Mike Herzog, Supervisor �Page 12 - Thursday. October 13. 2005 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANO ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the terms and :ondifions of a Mortgage made by DOUGLAS J EZING A and DARCI EZ1NGA. husband and wife, of 6025 Cherry Valley Road. Middtevilte. Michigan 49333 to CHOICEONE BANK, a Mch/gan banking corpora tion. of 109 East Division. Sparta. Michigan 49345. Mortgagee The Mortgage is dated August 23. 2001. and is recorded in the Office of tf« Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and Slate of Michigan on October 25. 2001. as Instrument num­ ber 1066736 The sum claimed to be due and owing on the Mortgage as of the date of the Notice is Twenty Thousand Seven Hundred Eighteen Dollars and 51/100 ($20,718.54) mcludmg principal and interest. Under the power ot sale contained in said Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, the 27th day of October. 2005. at 1 00 p.m. in the afternoon, local lime, said Mortgage will be foreclosed at a sate at public auction to the high­ est bidder at the East door of the Courthouse at 220 W State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (that being the place of holding Circuit Court tn said County), of the premises and land descnbed tn the Mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due on the Mortgage, together with interest, legal costs, and charges and expens­ es. including the attorney fee. and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its interest Said premises are situated in the Thomapple Township. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as follows: PARCEL A BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 8. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. NORTH 130 FEET. THENCE WEST 335 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 130 FEET. THENCE EAST 335 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING PARCEL B PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4, OF THE SOUTHEAST. 1/4. SECTION 8. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING 130 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THEREOF. THENCE WEST 335 FEET THENCE NORTH 130 FEET. 1 HENCE EAST 335 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 130 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING PPN 08014-008-013-00 Commonly known as 6025 Cherry Valley Road. Middleville. Ml 49333 Tiie redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sate unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241, in which case the redemption period-shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated September 14. 2005 ChoiceOne Bank. Mortgagee Ingrid A. Jensen. Attorney tor ChoiceOne Bank Law. Weathers & Richardson. PC. 333 Bridge Street NW. Surte 600 Grand Raptes Michigan 49504 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the coodHionsdF’a mortgage made by David M. Ctewsory entente man, to Navigator Mortgage Banking. L.L.C.. A Michigan L.LC. mort­ gagee. dated September 28. 2000 and recorded October 5. 2000 in instrument Number 1050375. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. by assignment dated October 2.2002 and recorded on November 8. 2002 in Instrument Number 1091304. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Seven and 47/IX Dollars ($96,587.47) including interest at the rate of 8 25% per annum. Under the power of sate con­ tained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County Michigan at 1:00 pjn. on November 3, 2005 The premises are located in the Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as Lots 24 and 25 of Cappon s County Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 52 Also, the East 1/2 ol part of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 4. Town 2 North. Range 8 West, descnbed as Beginning at the Northeast comer of Outlot "O’ of the Plat of Cappon's Country Acres as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats. Page 52 and running thence North 7 Degrees 20 Minutes 55 Seconds West 622 50 feet, thence North 89 Degrees 32 Minutes 30 Seconds East 704 68 feet to the North and South 1/4 line of said Section, thence South 00 Degrees 27 Minutes 30 Seconds East along said 1/4 line. 618 00 feet to the Northeast comer of Lot 25 of said Plat, thence South 89 Degrees 32 Minutes 30 Seconds West along the North Lines of Lots Numbered 21 through 25 inclusive of said plat. 630.00 feet to the Place of Beginning. The redemp­ tion period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which ca«e the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate Dated October 6. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electron** Registration Systems. Inc . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No 310 6307 ASAP725845 10/6. 10/13. 10/20. 10/27 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent'* Trust In the matter of SAMUEL MCKEOWN TRUST under AGREEMENT dated September 14.1999 Date of Birt; May 15.1914 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Samuel McKeown, who lived at 1720 North M-37 Highway. Middleville. Michigan died September X, 2005. leaving the above trust entitled -SAMUEL MCKEOWN TRUSr in full force and effect Creditors ol me decedent are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the Trust will be forever barred unless presented to WILLIAM SCOTT MCKEOWN, of 1792 North M-37 Highway. Middtev..te, Michigan. Successor Trustee, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. October 10. 2005 Hudson Law Offices PLC Richard J Hudson P15220 150 West Court Street. Surte A Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 94A-9292 William Scott McKeown 1792 North M-37 Highway Middleville. Ml 49333 (269) 795-9889 Notice Ot Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Troy J. Kidder and Dawn R. Kidder, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee tor tender and lender's successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated September 9. 2003. and record­ ed on September 16. 2003 in instrument 1113392, m Barry county records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Six And 15/100 Dollars ($144,156.15). including interest at 8.6% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in sucn case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 00 PM. on November 10. 2005 Said premises are situated m City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as: Part uf Lot 34 of Superior Glasgow s Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof described as commencing at the center ol Oliver Street where rt connects with Jefferson Street; thence South 99 feet for a place ol beginning; thence South 132 feet; thence East 14 rods; thence North 132 feel; thence West 14 rods to the Place of Beginning, being m Section 23. Town 3 North. Range 8 West Except; commencing at the center of Oliver street where rt connects with Jefferson Street; thence South along the East side of the Jefferson Street right-of-way 219 feet to the Place of Beginning, thence South 12 feet; thence East 231 feet; tTwixa North 12 feel, thence West 231 feet to the Place of Beginning Being part of Lot 34 Glasgow's Addition to the City of Hastings The redemption penod shall be 6 months from '.he date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sate Dated October 13. 2005 For more information, please call; FC D 248 593 1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . as nominee tor tender and lender's successors and/or assigns 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite S068626F01 "MT" Notice Ot Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COL'-ECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. aTTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescind­ ed by Um foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limited sotefy to th© return of the bld amount tendered at sate, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert Dean and Tammy Dean, husband and wife, original mort­ gagor (s). Io Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for lender and tender's successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated September 24, 2004. and recorded on October 6. 2004 in instrument 1 >35078, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum oi One Hundred Thousand Eight Hundred Sixteen And 91/1X Dollars ($1X.816.91). including interest at 6.25% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, ot some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM on November 3, 2005. Sa>d premises are situated in Charter Townsnip of Rutland. Carry County, Michigan, and are descnbed as That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 5. Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Rutland Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 23 minutes 00 seconds West 790 52 feet along the West ime of said Northwest 1/4 to the Place of Beginning; thence North 00 degrees 23 minutes 00 seconds 164 25 feet along said West line; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 20 seconas East 654 44 feet along the South line of tho North 25 Acres of the West 172. West 1/2 of said Northwest 1/4. thence South 00 degrees 28 minutes 45 seconds East 166 93 feet along the East Imo ol the West 1/2. West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4, thence North 89 degrees 46 m»nutos 40 seconds West 654 75 feet to the Place of Beginning Subject to and together with and easement described as; The West 66 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 5. Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Rutland Township. Barry County. Michigan, which lies South of the North 25 acres of the West 1/2. West 1/2 of the North-west 1/4 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sate Dated: October 6. 2005 For more information, please call: FC D 248 593 1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc . as nominee for tender and tender s successors and/or assigns 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Mirtwgan 48025-5822 Fite S067976F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION Wt OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ This firm hi • debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any Information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donald L. Fenstamaker and Lori A. Fenstamaker. husband and wife, Mortgagor(s) to Simpson Mortgage Co, Mortgagee, dated March 11. 1996. ano recorded May 13. 1996. m Uber 654. Page 217, Barry County Records. Michigan, which mort­ gage was assigned to Rachelle Bernhardt, by an assignment dated March 26. 1996. and recorded April 8. 1996. in Liber 656. Page 372. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date hereof Thirty Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy Nine and 89/100 ($37,979.89) Dollars, including interest at 15% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case mae'e and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that the said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged prem­ ises. or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan, at 1O0PM Local Time, on November 17. 2005 Said premises are located in the Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan, and described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest comer ol the East 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 3. Town 2 North, Range 8 West, for place of beginning, thenca North to the North section line, thence West 25 rods, thence in a Southeasterly direction to a point 15 rods West of the place of beginning, thence East 15 rods to the place of beginning. Baltimore Township, Barry County. Michigan The length of the redemption period shall be six (6) months from the dale cf such sate, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sate Dated October 6. 2005 RACHELLE BERNHARDT Assignee of Mortgagee JOHN E McCAUSLIN. ATTORNEY Attorneys for Assignee cf Mortgagee 1899 Orchard Lake Road. Suite 203 Sylvan Lake. Michigan 48320 wms/w POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed sotefy to th* return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Michael A. Ha'per. a married man and Ladonna I. Harper, a married woman, husband and wife, original mort­ gagor (s). to Washington Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 31. 1998. and recorded on September 8. 1998 in instrument 1017602, in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to HSBC Bank USA. as Trustee in trust for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust Inc., Asset Backed Pass Through Certificates Senes 2003-HE-4 as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Nine And 53/100 Dollars ($48,509.53). including interest at 9.45% per annum. Under the power ol sate contained tn said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:X PM. on October 20. 2005 Said premises are situated m Township of Barry. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel ol land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 9 West. Described as com­ mencing at a point 8 RODS South of the Southeast Comer of Lot 23 of the Villiage of Delton, according to the recorded Plat 'hereof, thence South along the West side of Highway 8 RODS, thence West 8 RODS, thence North 8 RODS, thence East 8 RODS to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale Dated September 22. 2005 For more information, ptease call: FC D 248 593 1309 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys For HSBC Bank USA. as Trustee in trust for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust Inc . Asset Backed Pass Through Certificates Series 2003-HE-4 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bmgham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite S042726F02 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate Estate ol Vernon Clyde Goodman Date of birth: FebJ. 1941 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Vernon Clyde Goodman, who lived 2070 E. Bristol Road. Dowling. Michigan died September 14. 2005 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Shene Goodman, named per­ sonal representative or proposed representative, or to both the the probate court and the named/proposed personal personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. October 5. 2005 Paul T Joseph 4121 Okemos Road. Suite 10 Okemos. Michigan 48864 Shene Goodman 4233 Stone Road Onondaga. Michigan 49264 o»m«o» NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Trust In the matter of F CLEONE TRUMBULL TRUST under AGREEMENT dated August 10. 1988 Dale of Birth: December 7. 1918. TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. F Cteone Trumbull, who lived at 650 West High Street. Hastings. Michigan died October 2. 2005. leaving the above trust entitled "F. CLEONE TRUM­ BULL TRUST in full force and effect Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the Trust will be forever barred unless presented to HASTINGS CITY BANK o» 150 West Court Street. Hastings Michigan 49058, Successor Trustee, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. October 10,2005 HUDSON LAW OFFICES PLC Richard J Hudson Pl5220 150 West Court Street. Suite A Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 948-9292 Hastings City Bank 150 West Court Street Hastings, Ml 49058 obmsmb THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUM­ BER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Aaron Woodard and Lorene Woodard, to Option One Mortgage Corporation. A California Corporation, mortgagee, dated December 16. 2004 and record­ ed December 17. 2004 in Instrument Number 1138855, Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank. N.A, as Trustee for MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2005-OPT1 by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety­ Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty and 91/100 Dollars (S97.8X 91) including interest at the rate of 9.60% per annum Under the power of sate con­ tained >n the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice ts hereby given that the mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate ot the mortgagee: premises, or some part of them, at pubhc vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings tn Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 p.m. on October 20. 2X5 The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the East line ot Section 31. Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Cartton Township. Barry County. Michigan, said point lying South 00 degrees 51 minutes 46 seconds East 165.X feet from the Northeast co. ner of said extension ot the Northerly line of the drainage easement recorded in Uber 350 of Deeds on Page 181 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan; thence South 89 degrees 25 minutes 50 seconds West along said extension thence North 89 degrees 06 minutes 03 seconds East parallel wrth the North line of said Section 31 a distance of 486 10 feet to the Place of Beginning EXCEPT beginning at a point on the East line ot Section 31. Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Carlton Township. Barry County. Michigan, distant South X degrees 51 minutes 46 seconds East. 165 X feet from tho Northeast cor­ ner said Section 31; thence South X degrees 51 minutes 46 seconds East. 318.44 feet along said Section; there© South 89 degrees 16 minutes 03 seconds West. 491 53 feet; thence North X degrees 07 minutes X seconds East. 317.06 feet thence North 89 degrees X minutes X seconds East. 486.10 feet to the Point of Beginning. ALSO EXCEPT beginning at a point ton the East line of Section 31. Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Cartton Township. Barry County. Michigan, distant South X degrees 51 minutes 46 seconds East. 483 44 feet (tom the Northeast comer of said North 89 degrees 16 minutes 04 seconds East. 491 53 feet to the Point Beginning Make Fairmont Home Model » MT8920389ABF. width 67 length 26 Year 1996 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate tn the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the bor­ rower. In that event, your damages, if any, are limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: September 22. 2005 ORLANS ASSO­ CIATES PC Attorneys for WeHs Fargo Bank. N.A, as Trustee tor MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2005-OPT1 . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48X7-5041 (248) 457-1 OX Fite No 221.2518 ASAP723305 W22. 9T2S. 10/8. 10/13 FORECLOSURE NOTICE Thts firm ts a oebt cdtecto. attempting tn collect a debt. Any mio/mation obtained will be used for this purpose If ycu are m the Military, please contact our office at ti e number listed below MORTGAGE SALE - Detoilt has been made in the conditions of a certain mertgage made by: Shon Harwood and Kathy Hereout*. Husband and Wife to WMC Mortgage Corp, a California Corporation Mortgagee, dated June 19. 2X1 and recorded July 5. 2X1 In Instrument S1X2568, Barry County Record*. Michigan. Sax.' mortgage was assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank as Trustee, by assignment dated July 6. 2X1 and recorded May 16. 2X2 in Instrument # 1080601 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Three Dollars and No Cents (S68.443X) including interest 9.375% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a rate of the mortgaged premise*, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday. November 10, 2005 Said premia i are •Stated in Village of Nashville. Barry County. Mkxtoan. and are described as: The following descnbed premises is situated in the Village of Nashville. Barry County. Michigan to Wit Beginning at a point on the East-West 1/4 kne of Section 36. Town 3 North. Range 7 West, distant West 1763 87 feet from the East 1/4 Post of said Section 36 thence south 3X feet: thence West 157 X feet: thence North 3X X feet; thence East 157 X feet along said East-West 1/4 line to the place of begin­ ning. subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Northerly 33 feet thereof. Commonly known as 832 Sherman St. Nashville Ml 4X73 The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 6X 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sate Dated. OCTOBER 1. 2005 JPMorgan Chase Bank as Trustee. Assignee of Mortqagee Attorneys Potestivo & Associates. PC 811 South Blvd Suite 1X Rochester Hdls. Ml 48X7 (248) 844-5123 Our Fie No 05-3X27 ASAP72585G 10/06. 10/13, 10/20, 10/27 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jerry McDonald and Nancy McDonald, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., mortgagee, daled January 31. 2X5 and recorded February 10, 2X5 in Instrument Number 1141325. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Six Hundred SixtySix and 52/1X Dollars ($120,666.52) including interest at the rate of 8.50% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:X p.m. on November 3, 2005 The premises are located m the Village of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as: Lot(s) 1194, Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats. Page 1. Barry County Records Tho redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §6X 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate TO ALL PURCHASERS The foreclosing mortgagee can resand the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate Dated October 6. 2X5 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . As MortgageePO Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48X7-5041 (248) 457-10X Fite No 207 3650 ASAP725847 10/6, 10/13. 10/20. 10/27 FQRECLQSURtNCnCL THIS NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANO ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has been made m the terms and condi­ tions of a Mortgage made by DOUGLAS J EZ1NGA and DARCI E2INGA. husband and wife, of 6025 Cherry VuSey Road. MiddtevRs. Michigan 49333, to CHOICEONE BANK, a Mictvgan banking corpora­ tion, of 1W East Division. Sparta. Mchigan 48345, Mortgagee The Mortgage e dated May 4.1898. and is recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County Of Barry and State of Michigan on May 11. 1999. as Instrument number 10293X. The sum claimed to be due and owing on the Mortgage as of the date of this Notice ts EightyOne Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Six Dollars and 86/1 OOths ($81,566 88) including principal and interest. Under the power oi sate contained in said Mortgage and the statute in such case mad* and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, the 10th day of November, 2005. at 1X p.m. In the afternoon, local time, said Mortgage we be foreclosed at a sale at public auction to the high­ est bidder at the East door of the Courthouse at 220 W State Street. Hastings. Mctsgan 49058 (that being the place of holding Circuit Court in said County), of the premises and land described in the Mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay amount due on the Mortgage, together wth interest, legal costs, and charges and expenses, including the attorney fee. and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to pro­ tect its interest. Said premises are situated in Thomapple Township, Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as follows: PARCEL A: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 8. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. NORTH 130 FEET. THENCE WEST 335 FEET. THENCE SOUTH IX FEET. THENCE EAST 335 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING PARCEL B PART OF THE SOUTHEAST OF 1/4. OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4, SECTION 8 TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING 130 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THEREOF. THENCE WEST 335 FEET. THENCE NORTH 1X FEET. THENCE EAST 335 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 1X FEET. TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING PPN 08014-006-013-X Commonly known as 6025 Cherry VMey Road, MiddtevUte, Ml 48333 The redemption period shall be six (6) months ftom ihe date of such sate unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948 CL 8X.3241, in which case the redemption period shall be X day* from the date of such sate. Dated: September X. 2005 ChoiceOne Bank. Mortgagee Ingrid A. Jensen, Attorney for ChoiceOne Bank Law. Weathers A Richardson. PC. 333 Bridge Street NW. Suite 8X Grand Rapid*. Michigan 49504 Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFHCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thta sate mey be MORTGAGE SALE • Default ha* been mad* In the conditiot.5 of a mortgage made by Shari Loveless sA/a Siwl L Loveless, a single woman, original mortgagor^,' to abn AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc., Mortgagee, rtated June 2C. 2001. and recorded on June 27. 2X1 L-» instrument 1062148, in Barry county records, Michkin, on which mort­ gage there Is claimed to be due at Ow dale hweof the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Twee Hundred Twenty-Two And 41/IX Deters ($104,322.41). todudtog interest at 7.375% pc* annum. Under the power ol sate contained In said murtgage and the statute in such case made and povkfed. notice is hereby given that said mortgage be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at public vendue, st the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings at 1X PM, or Novemoer 3. 2005 Said premise* ar* situated in Township of Irving. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The West 1/4 of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section X. Town 4 North. Rang* 9 West, lying North and Easterly ol the Highway. Barry County Records. Th* redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated: October 6. 2005 For more Intonnation, please call: FC C 248.583 1X1 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorney* For ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc. 304X Telegraph rtd Ste 2X Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Ate S068632F01 SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 14, 2005 - 7:30 PM Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Pr,Mrt Lyon*. L**. Roger,. Hawthorne. GreenWd and Can and seven guests Absent Flett Approved Trustee Flmts abeence by voice vole Approved emended agenda by voce vote. Minutes o< the Auguat 10. 2005 Regular Board Meeting approved Mmutes o< the August 16. 2005 Special Board Mealing approved aa amended. Approved Io reappomt three Zoning Board ot AppeaH mambara tor a 3 year term by roa ca« vole Approved budget amendment* by roa call wta. Vouchers and payroa approved lor payment. Treasurer's report for August accepted by voice vote Approved hrst reeding oi Ordnance *2005-10?. Rutland Charter Township Cemetery Ordinance by roa call vole Adopted Resotulion *2005-10. Coat Recovery Fee Schedule by roa ca» vote Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m Respectfulty submitted. Rbbm Hawthorne. Clerk Attested to by. Jen Carr. Supervisor �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 13.2005 - Page 13 PLAN, continued from page 1--------------- LEGAL KOTOS HoUc, Of Mortjpo, Fo<«kwur» Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT mo TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: TN, MM may bp rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee, in that event, your damages, I! any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the Nd amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has Deon made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Paul Steven Bruxvoort and Marci Ann Bruxvoort aka Marci Bruxvoort, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Weds Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc. Mortgagee, dated March 24. 2003. and recorded on April 21. 2003 in instrument 1102466. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Two And 19/100 Dollars ($137,962.19). including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings at 100 PM. on October 20. 2005. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are deardbed as: That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11, Town 4 North. Range 10 West, descnbed as Beginning at a point on the East line of said Northwest 1/4 which is South 00 degrees 11 minutes 10 seconds East 1597.66 feet from the North 1/4 comer of said Section: thence South 00 degrees 11 minutes 10 seconds East 210.0 feet along said East fire; thence South 69 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds West 237.26 feet parallel with the North line of sad Northwest 1/4; thence North 75 degrees 46 minutes 20 seconds West 250.50 feet to the centerline of WhitneyviMe Road: thence North 14 degrees 13 minutes 40 seconds Eas! *52.75 feet along said centertine; thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds East 441.85 feet to the Ptace of Beginmng. Subject to Highway right-ofway over the Westerly 33 feet thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from tho date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: September 22. 2005 For more information, please call: FC D 248 593 1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Wells Fargo Bank. NA fka Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite W66405F01 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 382-8100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Steven M. Hawthorne, a single man of Barry County, Michigan. Mortgagor to Flagstar Bank, FSB dated the 28th day ol January. A.D. 2000. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 2nd day ol February. A.D. 2000. in Instrument No. 1040792 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the dale of this notice, for principal and interest, the Him of $403,337.33 (Four hundred Three thou­ sand. Three hundred Thirty Seven dollars and Thirty Three cents) including interest there on at 9.87% (nine point eight seven) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on. the 27th day of October. AD.. 2005. at 1fl0 o'clock said mortgage will be fore­ dosed by a sate * public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, Barry County, Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as toSows: Al! that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Hastings, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Lot 11. INDIAN HILLS, as recorded in Liber 4 ol Plats. Page 53. Barry County Records, also com­ mencing at the Southwest comer of said Lot 11 lor place of beginning; thence South 30 feet to the Hastings City limits; thence East 120 feet; thence North to comer common to Lots 10 and 11 of said Plat; thence West on Section line of Lot 11.120 feet to the place of beginning, all being a part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6. Town 3 North. Range 8 Commonly known as: 575 Ind'an Hills Drive Tax ID: 08-006-325-011-00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sate. Dated: September 22. 2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO.. LPA By: Daniel E Best. (P-58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weltman. Weinberg & Rets Co, L.P.A 755 W. Kg Beaver Road. Surte 1820 Troy. Michigan 48084 WWR404106940 Pub: 9/22 - 10/20 __ Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at ml*. olus interest MORTGAGE SALE -‘Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made oy Ryan R. Stubblefield and Brandi L Stubblefield, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc. Mortgagee, dated December 15, 1999. and recorded on December 17, 1999 m instrument 1039236. and assigned by mesne assignments to First Nationwide Mortgage Corporation as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety Thousand Seventy-Five And 25/100 Dollars ($90,075.25). including interest at 6% per annum. Linder the power of sale contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of me mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on October 20. 2005. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot(s) 1010 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case tne redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: September 22. 2005 For more information, please call: FC W 248.593 1312 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For CitiMortgage, Inc. as successor in interest to First Nationwide Mortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4014571F04 NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice ts hereby given that tho Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following Special Use Permits: Tabled Caw Number SP-19-2005 Arten Boersen (owner) Gun Lake Farms (applicant) Location: 12770 114th St, m Section 30 of Orangeville Twp. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for migrant housing tn the AR zoning district. Case Number SP-20-2005 Duane & Katheryn Davidson Location: 7950 S M-66 Hwy, in Section 21 of Maple Grove Twp. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit tor temporary immediate family supplemental housing, in the A zoning district. Case Number 8P-2.-2005 David & Tamra Yertc Location: 160 Lemaar Rd, in Section 20 of Johnstown Twp Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for a contractors yard, in the AR zoning district. Case Number SP-22-2005 Wilma Asher Location: 11315 Stagecoach Dr, in Section 9 of Johnstown Twp. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for temporary immediate family supplemental ousing, in the AR zoning district. C«M Number SP-23-2005 Paul & Tracy Rlne Location: 12801 Holden Rd, in Section 18 of Assyria Twp. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for temporary immediate family supplemental housing, m the AR zoning district. Case Number 8P-24-2006 Ted & Eunice Recker Location: 2735 Wing Rd, m Section 23 of Irvtng Twp. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for a dog kennel, tn the AR zoning district. Case Number SP-25-2005 American Legion Post 445 Location: 2180 S M-37 Hwy, in Section 29 of Hastings Twp. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for a private dub. in the C-3 zoning district. MEETING DATE: October 24.2005 “ TIME; 7:00 PM Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Safe THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee, tn that event, your damages, If any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bld amount tendered at sale, plus Interest. PLACE Community Room in 'be Courts & Law Building at 206 West Court St . Hastings. Michigan. Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the day of the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opporturMy to be he?, d at the above men­ tioned time and place Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 948-4820 The special use appiication(s) is/are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West Slate Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday Please call the Planning Office at (269) 945­ 1290 for furtt.ee information. The Courr.y of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and servicfs^.such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materi­ als being considered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities at the mecting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requinog auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings, Ml 49058. (269)945-1284 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions ol a mortgage made by David M Wagner, a single man. original mortgagors), to Argent Mongage Company. LLC. Mortgagee, dated October 10, 2003. and recorded on October 21. 2003 In instrument 1116081. in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Argent Securities. Inc, Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2003-W7 under * the Pooling and Servicing Agreement as of November 1, 2003. without recourse as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-Two And 73/100 Dollars ($118,972 73). including interest at 9 05% per annum Debbie S. Smith. Barry County Clerk Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will STATE OF MICHIGAN be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, PROBATE COURT or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry COUNTY OF BARRY County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:<XJ PM, on NOTICE TO CREDITORS November 10. 2005 Decedent s Estate Said premises are situated in Township of FILE NO. 2005-24393-DE Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and arc Estate of Thomas W. Decker. Deceased. Date of described as: Commencing at the Southwest cor­ birth: 09/18/50. ner of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of TO ALL CREDfTORS: Section 10. Town 3 North, Range 10 West, for a NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. place of beginning; thence East 16 rods; thence Thomas W. Decker, who lived al 4911 Ridgewood. North 10 rods; thence West 16 rods; thence South Richland. Michigan dted July 30. 2005. 10 r'~*3 to the place ot beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from Creditors of the decadent are notified that all the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ claims against the estate will be forever barred doned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in unless presented to Mary White and C. David which case the redemption period shall be 30 days Decker, named personal representative, or pro­ from the date of such sale posed personal representative, or to both the pro­ bate court at 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml Dated: October 13. 2005 49058 and ths named-'proposed personal represen­ For more information, please call: tative within 4 months after the date of publication FC H 248 593 1300 of thte notice. Trott A Trott. P.C. October 3. 2005 Attorneys For Deutsche Bank National Trust Sydney P Waldorf (P64741) Company, as Trustee for Argent Securities. Inc, 141 East Michigan Avenue. Suite 600 Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Senes 2003-W7 under the Pooling and Servicing Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 Agreement as of November 1. 2003. without 269 382.5300 recourse Mary White C. David Decker 711 West Florida Avenue 24 Oakmont Drive 3J400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Urbana IL 61801 Rancho Mirage. CA 92270 E'ngham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 312 483.8907 owwyw 760.328.7175 Fite 4068997F01 oMMan Reporter Wanted: Planning Commission voted to suspend any action on the matter. The plaintiffs approached the Planning Commission to vacate and set aside the ordinance. The prop­ erty owners allege that the decision to sus­ pend action on the question is in violation of the City of Hastings Zoning Code requiring the commission to make a public report to the City Council within 75 days of submission of the PUD application. The code also requires the council to deal with the request within 60 days of the date of receiving the planning request and the prop­ erty owners contend that failure to follow this mandated procedure is a violation of their rights of due process. The plaintiffs contend the PUD created by OPEN: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Deluxe Homes Prices starling at $189,900 Golf Course Views WtxtJJjwn i I Year Golf Membership Included till 1-800-290-3289 «« (616) 791-1500 • the city is restricted by the zoning ordinance to include “single ownership or control, such that there is a single person or entity having responsibility for completing the project in conformity with this article." according to 90668(bX6). They assert that since the properties are not owned by the city under single ownership or control, the PUD was created and approved through illegal procedures. Morton said the next step would be to take depositions from the plaintiffs and to file a CIO, which is asking for a summary judgment in the matter. “We will continue this through fruition." Morton promised. Singing for the Central PTC Addison Millard. Macey Acker and their mom. Colleen Acker, sang outside of Progressive Graphics to raise money for Central PTO fund-raiser, "Central Stomp" on Sept. 24. Guitar accompanied some of the songs which were a menagerie of canp songs. Beatles and original music. The group raised almost $60 in two hours. Orangeville church plans FasCar event College Night set for Oct. 19 at HHS gym Ivy Woods Condominiums - Hastings ent viewpoint, in support. “The master plan was developed through an extensive process in which anyone who wanted to become involved could," she said. “It Uys the foundation for growth in our county in an ecologically friendly way. “I treasure the nature of our county, we arc the hole in the doughnut, we are surrounded... We don’t want to look like 28th Street (near Grand Rapids) or Westncdge (Kalamazoo) This is a road map to maintain the green nature of our county.” Casting votes to approve the plan were commissioners Clare Tripp. Sandra James. Callton. Wayne Adams and James French. Dissenting votes were Ce*t by Gibson and Nevins. Jack Meyer, a Carlton Township citizen, noted his township board Monday night adopted a r esolution opposing the plan because of “...the effect it has on the ability of the agriculture owners’ inability to decide what happens to the properly they own in this township. The future of their property should be decided by them, not individuals that do not own agricultural property.” Meyer stated, after the vote was taken. “This board has started a process of taking away property rights." PUD, continued from page 1---------------- Children from first through sixth grades have an opportunity to race J-Ad Graphics te looking for someone with strong ano proven writing abilities to be a full­ time reporter for its news stall. Writing skills are the most essential, but will will train in other areas Applicant also must be responsible, reli­ able and able to represent the company well. The opening is immediate. Please send resume and samples of writing to David T. Young at 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings. Ml 49058. fax 269-945-5192, e-mail davidOj-adgraphics.ccm or call 269-945-9554. master plan. The issue of farmers' property rights became so contentious that about 100 people showed up for the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting Sept. 26 al the Hastings campus of Kellogg Community College. Commissioner Don Nevins noted. “When people found out their property rights were affected, that’s when they got involved. As it got closer to the end (of the process), then they wanted more meetings.” Indeed, before the commissioners made their decision, Jennings rose to tell the County Board that the issue caused an erosion "of trust with parts of county government. We’ve got to keep things square. There’s a lot of sentiment out there to do away with zon­ ing.” He explained that many farmers didn’t get involved in the master plan until late in the process because they are busy and because many of them despise politics. McManus later in the meeting said. “1 know Archie had some concerns about trust, but I think the process worked just like the stale envisioned it would.” He added that the master plan is not as dif­ ficult a process as ordinances. Also commenting before the vote was taken was Lori Phalen of the Barry Conservation District, who presented a differ­ The Barry County College Night will fea­ ture more than 50 colleges and universities from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Oct. 19. at the Hastings High School gymnasium. Students from throughout Barry County and in neighboring counties are invited to attend the event to learn more about colle­ giate offerings and information about finan­ cial aid. Throughout the gymnasium there will be booths set up with information and represen­ tatives from the various colleges and univer­ sities Representatives from the military also will be present. Kellogg Community College will be put­ ting on two presentations dealing with finan­ cial aid. at 6:45 and 7:30 p.m. This is the third year Hastings has been county-wide host for the college night. matchbox-type cars down a 32-fcxx track equipped with a laser eye and flashing lights this Saturday (Oct. 15) at the Orangeville Baptist Church. Kids will compete for places, and tro­ phies will be given to the top racers in each grade level class. The “FasCar” event will be helu from 1 to 4 p.m., and it's “an evangelistic event for the entire community.” according to a spokesperson. Other highlights include remote con­ trolled cars racing through an obstacle course, racing video games, face paint­ ing, balloon animals, refreshments and more. Word of Life missionary Dale Nolan will give the gospel message “as the pur­ pose of the event is to reach the youth of the community, whose needs constantly change, with Biblical truth that never changes.” the spokesperson said. Orangeville Baptist Church is located at 6921 Marsh Road. �Page 14 - Thursday. October 13.2005 - The Hastings Banner Three burglary suspects apprehended in Kentucky $99 AMISH LOG BED w/ ARE OF 1999 FORD F-150 4X4 XLT: queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 THAT? $500 down moves you in! If you have $500 & want to purchase a home, call Susan with morNorth Mortgage, (269)788-5494. EOL 42 Liter V-6, 20mpg. New tires, new brakes, 76,000 miles, short box. AM/FM/ cassette, keyless entry, bed liner, PW/P Mirrors, cruise, delay wipers, driver & pas­ senger air bags. NADA $11,300 - this truck has a sal­ vage title, never had any trouble in 5yrs. Nice truck, all offers considered, $9,900. (269)948-7921 6' FIBERGLASS TRUCK CAP: Dk.Gr., mid 90's GM, $150. (269)623-2378 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought, never used). Still on roll. New $800 - sell $295. (517)204-0600 ELECTRIC WHFELCHAIR: Pronto, used 1-1/2 years, $600. Located in Hastings, call (517)321-2541 after 5pm. FOR SALE: Burgundy leather reclining couch, love seat & reclining rocker chair, $1,500. Call (269)948-2818. FUTON BUNK BED: twin size top bunk. Complete & excellent condition, $150 c*k». Please call after 3:30pm. (269)838-3245 HOUSE FULL OF FURNI­ TURE: Everything must go! (All items less then 2mos. old). Bedrooms, great room, dining, kitchen, living room. Solid oak and manogony, new beds. Too much to list. Cost >3,000. Will sacrifice for $2 500/best. (517)204-0600 MAHOGANY TABLE, CHAIR SET: 6 piece set. still in box, seats 6-8 people. Ele­ gant! Cost $1,000, sell $150. (517)719-0451 SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set, $175. (517)719-8062 1967 DOODLEBUG V-4 TRACTOR: Wisconsin en­ gine. 25HP 6 volt circuit sys­ tem, sn'wblade, 4 speed, new paint job, $2,500 FIRM. (269)623-6693 TITIA'S TOTS DAYCARE has full-time openings. 1 Opening--for Im. shift 3 openings for 3rd. shift. I par­ ticipate with Kent County's 4C's food pregram. I am C?R certified and have been licensed for 4-1/2 years. I live within tlw Hastings School district and am 2 miles from Ple^santview Ele­ mentary. For afo. please call (269)758-4334. License •DF080271985. BEDFORD ELSA LIONESS CLUB ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW: Bedford Lions Den in Bedford, Michigan. M-37 across from the post office. October 14th 6c 15th, 2005,9am-5pm. WANTED: permanently, physically disabled deer hunters - shot guns onlv. November 19th and 20th. For information send a seif addressed, stamped enve­ lope to: Wild Lire Biologist 9289 North 40th Street, Hick­ ory Comers ML 49060. DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. SPANISH CLASSES l{ you want to become bi-lingual, call me at (269) 9484)245 and you'll see the resists in a few days. 'IQ.OO/hr. | PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: YOU TIRED FOR RENT: Middleville 2 bedroom apartment, fully re­ modeled, small garage. No pets, $525/mo. ♦ $525 de­ posit. For application, call (616)3404387. \tilinilal Ir/v. YANKEE SPRINGS REC­ REATION AREA: newer home, 2 bedrooms, bath on ground floor, large loft w/bathroom. Lake access swim, boat. fish. $850/mo w/year lease, supply own appliances, $850 deposit. (269)795-9123 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics. 1351 N. M43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. ATTENTION GARAGE SALER'S: will pick up your leftovers for donations. (269)945-1992 GARAGE SALE: Lots of stuff. 144 Oak St, Freeport. Friday A Saturday, 14th & 15th 9am-?_________________ GARAGE SALE?! Country collectible antique home garden and holiday sale: Dressers, sofas, tables, dishes, vintage linens, old photos, cookie jar, salt glaze, currier ives, prints, collectors ref. books, miniature items. Dept 56, blue jeans, all holi­ days items, 1940 Johnson outboart- nice, weight bar, pistol grips, bayonettes, box lots, weight bar, dolls. From pretty finery to ranch- Fabu­ lous- Napolean- Dynamite­ Decor! Saturday, Oct. 15th 7am-7pm 1 day only. 4390 Robertson Rd., 2 miles cast of Middleville light, past Ot­ to's, 1/2 mile north of State Rd. NO EARLY SALES. DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Cali (269)345-1173. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. . Hi //» Wmih </ ASSOCIATE TRAVEL AGENTS WANTED At Home/Part Time Earn As You Learn! Call Susan (616)891-9928. COUNSELING CENTER THERAPIST - Full-time po­ sition In Battle Creek provid­ ing outpatient therapy to in­ dividuals, couples and fami­ lies. This position will serv­ ice EAP, CMH, Managed Care, FOC and fee paying outpatient clients. LMSW, LPC, or LLP required, two years of experience provid­ ing counseling services. Sal­ ary range: $12.71 to $15.89, dep. upon degree and rele­ vant exp. Submit cover letter of interest and resume no later than 10/14/05 to: HR •29 PDS 441.02 Family A Children Services, 1608 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 or online at www.fosource.org EOE DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. DRIVERS: make $50K plus yearly! Regional runs get you home weekly plus bo­ nuses! Class-A training available at Mike Brooks Inc. 888-343-6601. Hnu'ii hold BED: a brand new queen pillowtop mattress set, brand new, in plastic, warranty, $105, can deliver. 616-318­ 6998. BED: king pillowtop, new, in original package, warran­ ty, can deliver, $175. 616­ 949-2683.___________________ BED: NASA developed memory foam mattress set, brand new with warrant)1, must sell. $320, call 616-949­ 6525, can deliver. BEDROOM SET: new 6pc. complete set with sleigh bed, must sell, $575, can separate, can deliver. 616-949-6525. MISSION chairs, JC mos. old, $1,800, OAK TABLE: 6 Penney brand, 2 family size, cost sell ' $25O/best. (517)719-8062 STEARNS A FOSTER MATTRESS SET: Silver Dream LTD edition, king, foam encased, exquisite. Bought new in August, must sell. List price $6,100. Sell best offer over $500. (517)719-8062 HASTINGS — Three suspects who have been arrested and detained in Elizabethtown, Ky., have been linked to a series of church and school break-ins in Kent and Barry counties. Troopers from the Michigan Slate Police post in Hastings have been in contact with Kentucky authorities who say the three males suspects have admitted to breaking into from 10 to 20 churches and schools in area. The investigation continues and a spokesman from the state police post said that charges are pending in Kent and Barry coun­ ties. At this time the suspects, two aged 20 and one age 17. arc facing charges in Kentucky and that they may then be returned to face charges here. Postcard blackmail complaint under investigation HASTINGS - Stale police troopers are investigating a complaint of alleged blackmail involving an area resident Authones said the victim received a postcard in the mail that had a picture of a swastika on one side and a blackmail threat on the other. Further investigation revealed that the Hastings Police Department is conducting an investigation of incident* with a similar method of operation. Local man arrested for shoplifting $600 worth of goods RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - State police troopers from the Hastings post were alerted Monday to a suspicious person in the parking lot at Wal-Mart possibly loading stolen merchandise into his vehicle. When officers arrived they received permission from the suspect's wife to search the vehicle and discovered more than $625 worth of stolen merchandise. The 35-year-old Hastings man was arrested for retail fraud. Kalamazoo man arrested for stalking, home invasion State police troopers from the Hastings post investigated compliant of a home invasion last Saturday in Irving Township. When they spoke to the victims, they learned that a man and woman were sleeping in their home when an intruder entered their bedroom and kissed the woman on the cheek. Troopers learned that the 21-year-old suspect has displayed suicidal tendencies in the past and has been accused of stalking the woman in the Kalamazoo area. Upon further investigation, the troopers were able to identify and arrest 8 25- year-old Kalamazoo man. West State-North Broadway traffic crash reported HASTINGS — Hastings police officers responded to a personal injury accident on last Friday afternoon at the intersection of North Broadway and West State Road. The 4:30 p.m. crash occurred when a south bound vehicle driven by Dorcnc Dean. 69. from Hastings, turned left at West State Road into the side of a north bound vehicle being driven by Joyce Moser. 59, also from Hastings. Moser was treated at the scene by Lansing Mercy Ambulance. Social security fraud complaint under investigation HASTINGS — Officers are investigating a complaint of the fraudulent use of a social security card. The incident came to light when the victim was contacted by the Family Independence Agency last Thursday and alerted her that her social security number was being used for employment purposes by a male suspect out of Grand Rapids . A suspect has been identified and the incident remains under investigation. 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YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy„ Hastings. HASTINGS — Officers are investigating a domestic assault Saturday during the early morning hours. Officers met with the 20-year-old victim after she ^ent the Barry County Sheriff's Department seeking help. It was learned that the assault occurred in the 400 block of East Weedlawn after an argument escalated. The victim com­ plained of soreness to her face and nose from being struck. The 31-year-old suspect was not at the residence when officers attempted to make contact with him. The incident has been turned over to the Barry County Prosecutor’s office for review. ‘Friend of Hoffa’ arrested for suspended driver’s license Hastings city police officers arrested a 69-year-old Hastings man Tuesday, Oct. 4. for driving with a suspended operator's license, second offense, after he was stopped for driving without a proper registration plate. Officers said they stopped Ronald Triplett after he was seen operating a car that sported a Michigan State Spartans nativity plate as a registration plate. After the stop, the driver cautioned officers to refrain from arresting him because he was good friends with Jimmy Hoffa. Officers placed Trip'ett under arrest after it was learned his drivers license was suspended, he was transported and lodged at the Barry County Jail without incident. Caledonia teen-ager injured in traffic accident CALEDONIA — An early morning traffic accident sent one area teenager to the hospital in serious condition. Tabitha Fowler, 17. of Caledonia Township was traveling eastbound on 76th Street when she pulled out into the path of a northbound vehicle on Broadmoor (M-37). Fowler has been admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit unit at Spectrum Butterworth Campus. The driver of the ocher vehicle, Laura Lee Witvoet. 34, of Caledonia was checked at the scene for nrnor injuries. The crash remains under investigation. Farm Service Agency slated to be closed The Hastings office of the Farm Service Agency is slated to be closed as a cost savings measure. The announcement was made Wednesday by Mary M. Judnich, regional manager for senator Debbie Stabenow. at the annual Barry County Farm Bureau legislative meeting. Most of the farmers attending the meeting at MOO-ville in Nashville had not heard the news. Most will be able to use other FSA offices, but the Hastings office received praise for its cus­ - Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant Removes - Fine scratches,road grime & oxidation J Stocks J Bonds .! Mutual Funds JIRAs JCDs - Afefor dainaMt fnshes_z HASTINGS DETAIL 1510 STAR SCHOOL ND. r-^ 1/4 Utt nuOi at Stata St 269 / 945-5607 Mark D. Christensen, DIRECTOR OF ADULT MINISTRIES AAMS 421W. Woodlawn Ave, Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 9453553 or to« free (800) 288-5220 www.edwartyonM.com Edward Jones uwwsrc First Presbyterian Church of Hastings s Part-time 15-20 hours/wk. No Benefits. Bachelors Degree preferred. To provide Christian education, fellowship, outreach and mission opportunities for adults. Apply at the church: 231 S. Broadway by October 17,2005. tomer service. Farmers said they are concerned that going on line would be a problem because it can be confusing when tyring to determine which forms need to be filed. Judnich said any fanners who would like to voice an opinion about this closing may call her at 616-975-0052. STEENSMA PLUMBING 795-7495 HBVICB RUM OMMLY . MARYLYN HERMENITT^ 6-2642 - 10-134® Ifto been throe years since the Lotti called you home. We miss you more than words can tell. Thanks to electronics, we can st* see and hear you sing and play your instruments. j Since you passed on. you have two p new grandbabies. We love you... Otis HormenUtt, Giona 6 Ernest Horman. ! Michelle 4 Jason Curtis, : Mekssa 4 Paul Cupp. Stephanie A • Chris Smith and Grandchkdron H �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 13. 2005 - Page 15 _ Road Rally, Folk Life Festival lures enthusiasts to Charlton Park by Helen Mudry Services. Staff Writer Chet and Helen Weage. Michigan District Charlton Park was abuzz with activity last Saturday because of the Barry County Folk Festival and Road Rally. The event w :s a of The Yankee for the Gold Wing Association, made a visit to the park. Chet is just a few days shy of 90 and Helen is 84. Springs They ride a Honda Gold Wing with 180.000 Chapter of the Gold Wings Riders Association, the Barry County Chamber of miles on it Helen rides in a side car. Chet said he started riding in 1975 when he was Commerce and Charlton Park. By combining the Road Rally with the 60. Folk Life Festival, organizers offered activi­ ties for people who wanted to tour the coun­ In the bike show. Doug Case of Freeport won the Exhibitor’s Choice for this 2001 ty and for families who wanted to spend the Harley Davisdon and Bob Doezema of day in Chariton Park. Hastings won the People's Choice for his 1994 Honda Gold Wing. collaboration The rally took drivers to all comers of the county, starting at Charlton Park and making There also was a car and bike show. In the car show. Tim Allwardt of Nashville stops at the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory won the Exhibitor's Choice for his 1962 Comers. Kountry Treasures and MOOville Pontiac in Nashville, Hastings Felpausch. Freeport Hastings won the People’s Choice for his 1957 Chevy. Fire Department, the MiddleVilla Inn. Bay Chet and Helen Weage are veteran bikers. They are welcomed to oad rally by Pat Doezma (back) and Vicky Young. Ambassadors Bonneville. Hoot Gibson of Pointe Inn and Restaurant. Delton Floral and The park provided hands-on activities that Gifts and Thomapple Manor. Darrell Jones of Hastings won $500 cash would have been found in rural Michigan around 1890. in the drawing upon returning to Charlton Park after the rally. Vicky Young won the Township Hall (1886) sponsored by All the Gold Wing Road Riders Association's 50/50 Good Stuff, and caugnt a glimpse of Lee drawing. School, a one-room school house from 1869. The rally was sponsored by Advantage Title and Escrow Agency Inc., At Home Real Estate. Buckland Insurance Agency Inc.. J-Ad Graphics and Pennock Health Visitors dipped candles in the Hastings Re-enactors shewed children how make Barb Pruden uses fat drippings and lye to make soap outside the Lee School. sponsored by Hastings Internal Medicine. com husk dolls in the Sixberry Inn (1848). Thomapple Manor and blacksmith and car- The dolls were sponsored by the Gun Lake Potowatomi Tribe. There were fried green pentry demonstrations The Hastings Mutual Building, a 1908 insurance -nd bank build­ tomatoes and fresh baked bread sponsored ing, had crossword puzzles to challenge by State Employees Credit Union and butter young savers, sponsored by Hastings City Bank. churning sponsored by Plumb's. Affordable Asphalt sponsored the petting zoo with goats and rabbits. Area musicians entertained from the porch of the Upjohn House, sponsored by There was an apple peeler in the hardware store. The peeled apples were dipped in cin­ the Barry Community Foundation. namon sugar and put on a stick for a season­ There was a reception for the laid-off GM workers from UAW 602 who have been al tasty treat. helping at the park. They have used their A century-old tractor was hooked up to a wagon for hay rides. projects in the village, saving the park thou­ There was soap making sponsored by mechanical and carpentry skills for many sands of dollars. Keith Atherton has a seat on tne village green and paints a face on a pompom. Lois Bremer adapts a com husk doll to a com husk witch. Glen Smith uses an old fashioned apple peeler. He dips the peels fruit in cinna­ mon sugar. ’ ■wy^havesoimbthng; TO SELL? We ewiot your far Mtegrind (nd pudMMfM ‘spectaT item you have been looking for. QivtuttctlWdri Neil Braendle show Jessi Buschmann how to make a print foot pedal press. Doug Case of Freeport wins the Exhibitor's Choice trophy for his 2001 Harley Davidson. Lynn Hatfield presents the prize. SNOW PLOWING f Fig in and see Hastings & Middleville Areas ' 616-889-0514 > the fall colors of Ydnkee , Springs State Park Hastings Airport (9D9) ( 3005 Murphy Drive. Hastings, MI 49058 Sat., Oct. 15th & Sun., Oct. 16th , On the east end ofthe Md at the knHding BRATS £ HOT DOG WEEKEND Hastings City Bank PC/NETWORK TECHNICIAN This position requires a minimum of two years experience with computers, proficiency in PC network operating systems, espe­ cially Windows XP and Linux. Experience with Microsoft Office (Word. Excel. Access. Outlook). Ability to administer client-server networks and support all levels of end users in a confidential environment. Duties will include: help desk, back­ up of Network Administrator, training on new systems, risk control and security administration. Hoot Gibson wins the People’s Choice for his 1957 Chevy. Apply at the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St. Hastings. MI 49058 EOE/M-F OMdUoBrUlUt UMCWBDMER llrW AM - MM PM Bnte, Bet DM*. MW hue, Cd. CMM (11 B —hr)-.. 11M >EE THE SPECTACULAR FALL COLOKS FROM THE AIR Fall Color ( Airplane Rides AMs 1*590 • Child (111 Mer) 115.10 3 I �Page 16 - Thursday. October 13. 2005 - The Hastings Banner County still has 3 teams with play-off possibilities by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thomapplc Kellogg. Maple Valley, and Lakewood are all still holding onto play-off hopes as they head into the final three weeks of the season. Thomapple Kellogg and South Christian will both be looking to secure play-off spots when they meet this Friday in Middleville. Both teams are 5-2. South is 3-2 in the league. with losses to Hamilton and Caledonia. TK is 3-1 in the Gold. Hamilton clinched a share of the league title last Friday with its last-minute win over Caledonia. The Hawkeyes are 5-0 in the league and 6-1 overall, and after visiting Comstock Park this week they end conference play against Byron Center. The Maple Valley Lions backs are up against the wall. They’re also 5-2, and in front Hastings quarterback Kyle Girrbach makes the decision to pun the ball down as he rolls to his left looking for a receiver during Friday night's homecoming football game against Byron Center. Byron Center’s Derek Decker (60), Trevor Bartz (47) and the Saxons' Branden Curtis (54) follow up on the play. (Photo by Perry Hardin) of them are the Class B Brooklyn Columbia Central Golden Eagles and the Portland Raiders. Between the two schools they have just three losses this fall. Brooklyn Columbia Central suffered its first loss of the season last Friday when Hillsdale snatched al least of share of the Southern Michigan Activities Conference (South) championship with a 44­ 14 victory over the Golden Eagles. Hillsdale can take the conference title for its own by beating Stockbridge this week. Maple Valley needs to find a way to earn a win in one of the two games it has left, to get to six wins and cam a spot in the Michigan High School Athletic Association play-offs. Portland has fallen to Maple Valley in five of the last six meetings between the two schools. The Lions hit the road for the long trip to Brooklyn Columbia Central this Friday, before hosting Portland in the season finale. Lakewood needed to find a way to win its final four ball games to reach the post-season, and is two for two so far. Lakewood will host Williamston this Friday, as the Vikings cele­ brate homecoming. Next week, the Vikings are home to face their arch rivals fro.n Ionia. Williamston is 3-4 and just 1-3 in the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3. Hastings and Delton Kellogg are just look­ ing to close out the season in strong fashion. The Panthers have a brutal schedule the rest of the way. They visit the Kalamazoo Valley Association leaders in Paw Paw this week, then host Pcnnfield in the final game of the season. Paw Paw comes in at 7-0. looking to clinch a share of the conference title with a victory. Hastings hits the road to take on Wayland. Both teams are I -6 this season, and 0-4 in the O-K Gold Conference. The Saxons will be back home to face Middleville in week nine. Current Records Delton Hastings Lakewood Maple Valley Middleville Saxon running back Ashtin King takes a hand off and looks for a hole as he approaches the line Friday night against Byron Center. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 2-5 1-6 4-3 5-2 5-2 Here’s a round up of last Friday’s local gridiron action. Byron Center 43, Hastings 14 Hastings clawed back into its homecoming game With Byron Center in the second quarter Friday night, only to see the Bulldogs score the only 22 points of the second half for a 43- Lakewood loses a friend, a daugher, a star, and a smile There should have been the pounding of bouncing basketballs echoing through the air. There should have been speakers rattling with the beats of hip-hop tunes in an attempt to drown out those sounds. Instead, everything was silent Everything was silent until the microphone crackled on and Caledonia athletic direc­ tor Scott Weis came over the public address system to announce that Tuesday’s varsity girls’ basketball game between the Caledonia Fighting Scots and Lakewood Vikings would be postponed due m the passing of Lakewood junior Emily Duits. It was the second time in seven days I’d seen the Lakewood varsity girls* basketball team with teary eyes and heads held low. Last Tuesday, the Vikings pulled off a one-point overtime victory over Lansing Eastern. The girls were smiling and giving high fives after the game, even though their coach thought that maybe they had a toughei time with the Quakers than they should have. Instead of smiling faces coming out of the locker room, it was a parade of red eyes and wet-shouldered hugs. The Lakewood girls learned of the accident in the post-game locker room. Tuesday night, they didn’t make it that far. They learned of Emily’s passing just min­ utes before they were supposed to cake the court to warm-ups at Caledonia High School. This is homecoming week at Lakewood. Friends, family, and old neighbors are sup­ posed to come together for different reasons. Emily only got one season to show off her talents at the highest level of high school volleyball, but she got to do it under the guidance of her father. Jeff Duits. She was named all-Capital Area Activities Conference and earned all-Barry County honors I got to watch her play with the Vikings a handful of times. More than any of the pow­ erful kills or tenacious blocks she may have put up, I remember her smile. She always had a great one when the Vikings won. But winning doesn’t seem as important now. Viking varsity girls’ basketball coach said it pretty well when she was describing some of her team's struggles in a loss last Thursday against DeWitt. She said, "Obviously, our focus and intensity and our love of basketball in general were definitely distracted by the outside factors that affected us this week." The Vikings will get another chance to love basketball again, and football, and cross country, and band, and choir, and Math class and all the things students love. Basketballs will bounce again, and eventually volleyballs. For now it’s fine that they’re silent. At Lakewood sometimes basketballs and volleyballs are bouncing at the same time. I don’t know for a fact, but 1 would bet Emily was one of those girls you see on the court at LHS bouncing a volleyball back and forth after the conclusion of a varsity basketball game That doesn’t happen everywhere, and I know what I’ll be thinking about every time 1 see it now. Even before the accident. I’d heard that Emily was working hard nights in the gym with her dad to get ready for the upcoming season. The Vikings and everyone else who knew her will miss her on the court, but not nearly as much as they will miss her in their lives. Good luck getting back to normal, whatever "normal" means now. The Saxons couldn't slow down the Byron Center rushing game,'Which racked up 482 of the Bulldogs’ 512 yards. Len McGuire did most of the damage for the Bulldogs, carrying the ball 21 times for 178 yards and four touchdowns. Mart Donnini had a huge night for the Saxons. He averaged eight yards a carry over his 21 carries, finishing the evening with 169 yards and two scores. Donnini broke free on a 71-yard run in the second quarter, and scored on a one-yard run later in the period to pull his team within seven points of the Bulldogs at the half. McGuire hurt Hastings chances of coming all the way back with two touchdown runs in the third quarter, the first coming on a 70-yard run. Brent Mencarelli also scored twice for the Bulldogs, on a 25-yard run in the first quarter and on a 28-yard reception from qua' terback Zac VanEngen in the fourth. Behind Donnini for the Saxon offense, quarterback Kyle Girrbach rushed ten times for 36 yards, and Bradan King rushed four times for 17. Girrbach also completed three of his six pass attempts for 26 yards. The Saxons finished the night with 243 yards on the ground, and 269 total. Delton 29, Lake Michigan Catholic 26 Delton Kellogg started its homecoming party early Friday night, and held on to lake a Delton Kellogg junior Jordan Ibarra hauls in a touchdown pass from teammate Brian Diaz early in the fourth quarter Friday night. The catch and ensuing two-point conversion run gave the Panthers a 29-18 lead in their three-point win over Lake Michigan Catholic. (Photo by Linda Boyce) 29-26 victory over Lake Michigan Catholic for its second win of the season. Anthony Riley blocked a put and scooped it up less than five minutes into the game for a Panther touchdown, and Delton never trailed. Riley’s touchdown was the only score in the first quarter. Steven Scoby scored on runs of one and four-yards for the Panthers in the second quarter to build a 21-0 lead. Scoby also kicked the extra-point on all three touch­ downs. The Lakers from Lake Michigan Catholic got a 13-yard touchdown run by Paul Kaminski with 31 seconds left in the first half to cut the Delton lead to 21-6. It was one of three Kaminski touchdowns on the night. The Lakers pulled to within three points of the Panthers in the third quarter. Kaminski scored on another 13-yard run with 7:22 left in the third, and Elliott Berlin connected with teammate Andy Cottier for a 40-yard pas and run with 5:18 left in the period. The Panther offense got going again in the fourth quarter. Quarterback fired an eight­ yard touchdown pass over the middle with 8:18 to play to teammate Jordan Ibarra. Diaz’s two-point conversion run gave the Panthers ’he cushion they needed. Lake Michigan Catholic added Kaminski’s final TD run of the night with 5:35 to play, end Delton held on for the victory. Maple Valley 33, Leslie 7 The Mapk Valley Lions improved to 5-2 on the year with a 33-7 thrashing of the Leslie Blackhawks Friday nigh* Nearly everything went right for the Lions. There were three turnevers in the contest, all by the Blackhawks. Lion senior quarterback Matt Gordeneer attempted two passes, and both went for touchdowns. Charlie Snow’s touchdown pass to Johnathon Walker with 2:07 to play was the lone touchdown of the fourth quarter. Maple Valley racked up a 33-7 lead heading into the final quarter. Gordeneer got the scoring started ear’y in the second quarter when he connected with Adam Lamphere on a 20-yard scoring strike Levi Andler scored the Lions next three touchdowns. His first came on a 54-yard run with 5:46 left to play in the first half, then scored his second just seconds before half­ time on a 6-yard run. He followed up the sec­ ond score by running in the two-point conver­ sion. With 6:44 to play in the third quarter. Gordeneer dropped back to pass a second time and hit Andler for a 34-yard score. Tim Wood added the Lions’ final touch­ down on a 3-yard run with 5:41 left in the third quarter. The Lion defense just kept getting the ball back for the offense. Dan Laverty and Evan Smith each had an interception, and Matt Gam picked up a Leslie fumble. Gam also had six tackles and one of five quarterback sacks by Maple Valley. Micah Coplin led the Lions with seven tackles and pulled down the Blackhawk sig­ nal caller twice. Andler led the Lion offense with 85 yards on len carries. Tyler Christensen rushed 13 times for 70 yards. The Lions outrushed the Blackhawks 267 yards to 54 in the game. Middleville 42, Cedar Springs 28 Thomapple Kellogg picked up its fifth win of the season Friday night by knocking off Cedar Springs in non-conference action 42­ 28. The Trojans are now 5-2 on the year, and 3-1 in the O-K Gold Conference, with league games against South Christian and Hastings The Panthers form a pile on top of a Lake Michigan Catholic runner during Friday night's homecoming football game at DKHS. Delton earned its second victory of the season, by the score of 29-26. (Photo by Linda Boyce) looming. TK senior tail back Ben Ybema scored the first five touchdowns of the game Friday night at the home of the Red Hawks. James Smith added a 14-yard touchdown for the Trojans in the third quarter as they built a 42­ 7 lead. See FOOTBALL, next page �The Hasbngs Banner - Thursday. OOoOer 13. 2005 - Page 17 Saxons start Gold tourney today against Hamilton by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxon varsity boys’ soccer team was without head coach Brian Roderick for Tuesday’s non-conference contest with Lakewood. Luckily for the Saxons, they had a coach on the field. Hastings’ senior Brian McKeough had three goals and two assists, and did a great job of talking and directing his team on the offen­ sive end in its 6-1 win over the Vikings. “He’s really stepped up and been a leader for these boys this year. It’s been good." said Roderick, who watched the contest from behind the fence on the north end of the field after receiving a red card in last Thursday’s O-K Gold Conference loss to Thomapplc Kellogg. It’s that kind of leadership that will help the Saxons though the upcoming O-K Gold tour­ nament and into the districts. Hastings opens the conference tournament as the fourth seed with a home match against Hamilton this afternoon. The winner travels to play top seeded South Christian next Tuesday. The Saxons poured on the offense against Lakewood with four second half goals, after taking a 2-0 lead in the first half. ball remained at his feet and he blasted a shot that went through Cole’s legs and into the net for a 3-0 Hastings’ lead. Stephen Tolger earned the assist on the play. McKeough s second goal came when he danced around a Viking defender and ripped a shot that flew just over Cole's outstretched finger tips. McKeough had to fight through three defenders to score his third goal, and the Saxons sixth. David Kendall had the Saxons other score. Lakewood s lone goal made the score 4-1 with 25:52 left to play. A Viking free kick just outside the penalty box bounced around in front of the Saxon net. Bare got his hands on it, but bobbled the ball. The Vikings’ Holden Hummel was there to knock it away and Jon Skirvin tapped it into the net. Lakewood head coach Paul Gonzales was a bit disappointed in the way his Vikings attacked the Saxons. “We were playing really well up until now against lots tougher teams than Hastings," said Gonzales. “They’re pretty good though.” The Saxons were just aj disappointed in the way things ended with Tixrmapple Kellogg last Thursday. . The Trojans, who ended the O-K Gold sea­ son with a win over Byron Center Monday Viking eagers can't get shots to fall against DeWitt The Lakewood Vikings' suffered their fourth conference loss of the season Thursday when they . played hbst to De Win. The Panthers scored a 52-34 victory. DeWitt’s big three, Christy Palmer, Alyssa Alger, and Kristen Eible poured it on against the Vikings. Palmer finished with 15 points. Alger 12, and Eible 11 as DeWitt improved to 10-1 on the season and 5-0 in the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3. The Viking offense could never get on track. Sylvia Welch led Lakewood with 11 points, while Stevie Spetoskey added eight and six assists. “We couldn’t buy a basket," said Viking head coach Kale Prominski. “We missed a lot of ten-footers and a lot of shots underneath the basket. We were getting good looks. We just couldn’t knock them down.’’ The Vikings weren’t helped out by the whistks at all. DeWitt was called for just six fouls in the game, and Lakewood shot just two free throws. “That makes it pretty difficult to win.” said Prominski. Lakewood is now 5-7 on the season, and 1 4 iii the CAAC-3. Lakewood’s varsity basketball game with Caledonia Tuesday night was postponed after the team learned of the passing of classmate Emily Duits. Lakewood will host Williamston this Thursday and Thomapple Kellogg on Tuesday next week. Travis Kirby got the Saxons on the board first Justin von der Hoff took a short pass from McKeough near midfield and sent it ahead to a'streaking Kirby who sent a shot bounding info the lower left hand comer of the net. McKeough scored the Saxons' next goal on a penalty shot with 7:36 to play in the half. Both Saxon goal keeper Josh Bare and Lakewood keeper Scott Cole made some great saves in the game, as both teams earned chances at the opponent’s net. Secord made a diving save in front of his net. taking the ball off the feet of Lakewood’s Ed Whitesei to preserve the Saxons* 1-0 lead midway through the first half. Hastings’ first two goals of the second half came on shots that were just fired too hard for Cole to knock down. Less than three minutes into the second half. Kirby misfired on a onetouch shot in front of the Viking goal, but the night, are the third seed for the upcoming con­ ference tournament and will host Wayland tonight. TK fell behind 1-0 early in the game, but shook off what head coach Christian Niles called “their metal lapse” to dominate the rest of the first half and eventually take a 3-1 vic­ tory. McKeough snuck around the TK defense to put one in for the Saxons and place the Trojans in the early hole. The Trojans’ first goal came in the 31st minute when Corey Humphrey and Sven Welz combined on the assist to Frankie Griffith. The second goal came just a minute and a half later when Fabian Suarez headed the ball in off a cross from Welz. Those two goals gave the Trojans a 2-1 half-time advantage. TK’s third goal came in the 46th minute when Welz was awarded for his hard work with a nice pass from Josh HYAA Football Baird. Welz pul the ball past the Saxon keep­ er to end the scoring. “Wc did a lot of things well, but it still was­ n’t perfect." Niles said after the match. “Hastings is a very competitive team, but we handled the end of the game better than wc have over the past couple of matches.” Roderick was given a red card midway through the second half, and it fired up the Saxons. Hastings controlled the ball in the Trojan end of the field for most of the final 20 minutes, peppering the TK keeper, and the goal posts, with shots'. The Saxons hit the goal posts or the cross bar on seven different occasions in the game, but couldn’t find the net again after their early score. Lakewood Round-up The Lakewood Vikings lost a heart-breaker to Fowlerville on Monday night. 1 -0. The first half was a real battle with both teams getting shots on goal, and the second half was just as rough a battle as both teams exchanged ball control. With three minutes to go the Lakewood defense mishandleing a throw in, and it resulted in a Gladiator break­ away for the only score of the game. Cole had a great night in the net for the Vikings. Last Wednesday, the Williamston Hornets, which are ranked second in the state in Hastings forward Brian McKeough set­ tles the ball near midfield as Lakewood 's Raphael Viana comes racing in from behind Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) FOOTBALL, continued from previous page The Trojans held a 35-0 advantage in the second quarter, after Ybema scored his fifth touchdown of the day on an 18-yard run. He rushed for 236 yards in the game to lead the Trojan ground attack which amassed 380 yards on 29 attempts. Troy Rock extra-point kicks followed all six Trojan touchdowns. Ybema started lhe scoring for TK on an eight-yard run in lhe first quarter, and before the first 12 minutes were up he had crossed the goal line two more times. His second scoring l£ y»Jumd the third 50. Trojan ^isFeroaM Jkson^Blain found Ybema for a three-yard score early in the sec­ ond quarter. Blain was 3-of-5 throwing the football for 24 yards on a night where the Trojan lines dominated. Cedar Springs made things look nicer to the hometown fans by sewing three fourthquvter touchdowns, two on short runs by Daryl Thompson and one on a short run by Steve Odren. Mitch Fisher led the Trojan defense with seven tackles. The Saxons' Dan Dimond (14) tries to cut oft Lakewood’s Holden Hummel on his way up the sideline late in the first half of Tuesday's non-conference dash in Hastings. The Saxons scored a 6-1 victory to improve to 9-6-1 on the season. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxon Sports Shorts 7th Grade Giris’ Basketball 5th & 6th Grade Team 1 The Hastings Saxon fifth and sixth grade team one rolled over Pennfield on Saturday 35-0. It was the Saxons* third shutout in as many weeks. The Saxon victory was a complete team effort. Leading the way for the defense were Cody Geiger, Brett Thomas. Davey Case, and Andrew Clous. The Saxons have only given up seven touchdowns all year, and have held opponents scoreless in the fourth quarter. The offense was lead by Noah Newton who made his first start of the year for the Saxons. Newton, threw for two touchdowns and ran for one more. The story of the day on the offense was the offensive line. Incredible blocking up front allowed the Saxons to pret­ ty much do whatever they wanted. Anchoring the line for the Saxons were Eric Hart. Brad Rivett, Jacob Swarts, Caleb Funk, and Nate Elliott. . In addition io the great play from the line the Saxons received solid offensive perform­ ances from running backs Brandon Redman, and Maxwell Wilcox. The offense came up with several big plays throughout the day including Cole Gahan’s 55-yaid TD catch and run, DJ Nolff*s 70-yard TD catch and run ano 80-yard TD run along with Jason McClurkins 23-yard TD run. The Saxons are now 4-1 and face Harper Creek this Saturdav at home. 8th Grade Hastings eighth grade football team improved their record to 3-1 with a big 28-8 win over Hamilton. The defense for the Saxons settled down after giving up a first quarter touchdown to the Hawkeyes, and controlled the game over the last three quarters. Setting the tone for the Saxon defense were Luke Hubbell with 13 tackles, Adam Johns, Matt Schild, and Gabe Sutherland added eight tackles each. The first score for the Saxons came on a 60-yard kick-off return by Schild, which he followed up with a two-point conversion kick, to tic the game 8-8. The next time Hastings got the ball, Hubbell went 80 yards for a touchdown. Hubbell added an eight-yard TD run. to go with his 151 yards rushing. Jake Stockham also scored on a two-yard run in the third quarter, while Troy Dailey added 78 yards rushing. The Saxons played a solid game, with many players having big performances. 3rd A 4th Grade The Hastings third and fourth grade team increased their season record to 4-1 with a 37­ 27 win over Sturgis Saturday. Leading the Saxon offense was Ben Schilz. Schilz scored three touchdowns and an extra­ point for the team. He also tallied up an impressive 173 yards rushing for the day. Mitch Gee was also a strong offensive standout with two touchdowns and 94 yards rushing. Gee also threw a 45-yard halfback pass to Schilz for one of the Saxon touch­ downs. Brody Madden racked up 78 yards rushing and one touchdown for the Saxons, and Evan Hart followed up with 22 hard fought rushing yards. On defense, the Saxons did an outstanding job. Leading the Saxon defense were Jason Slaughter. Brody Madden and Travis Hoffman with three tackles each. Keegan Harvath and Paul Pelfrey picked up two tack­ les each. Josh Ehredt. Patrie LaJoye and Harvath all picked up a fumble recovery for the day. Division 3 came to Lakewood and scored a 4­ I victory. The game was light midway through the second half. After two first half goals by the Hornets, the Vikings pulled to within one at the 24:36 mark when Scott Kirchner sent a pass to Raphael Viana that he sent into the Williamston goal. "Things were looking good with the score 2-1.” said Gonzales. “This seemed to bring out the shark in foe Lakewood guys as wc had the bail in their end more." The Vikings received a direct kick in front of the Williamston goal soon after, but the ball went high over a wall of Hornets. Williamston regrouped and came back to score goals with 22:42 remaining and at the 11:38 mark. Lakewood nearly got their first goal of the game in the first half, but a shot on a break away against the Williamston keeper went wide. It was just one of many good scoring chances for the Vikings in the first half. “We had been working on a new alignment again to go with our several others and maybe just maybe we might have found what fits us." said Gonzales. “Levi Kuras was brought up for this game from the JV and had a very good defensive game. The whole defensive unit again played great with Ed Whitesei and Alec Rice standing out.” In a game against Caledonia on Wednesday. Oct. 5. the Hastings seventh grade girls basketball team played a much better game, hustling and using good defense to gain a 20-8 victory. Scoring for the Saxons were Kelsey Devroy with eight points. Kayla Vogel and Veronica Hayden with four each. Montana Leep and Anna Dcrsberger had two points each. Vogel and Jessica Kloosterman were the Saxons’ leading rebounders. in a game against Middleville on Monday the Saxons played their best game of the year to win 19-14. The team hustled, played good aggressive defense and shared the ball. Scoring for the Saxons were Tauri Schils with six, Hayden with four, and Vogel. Gabbi Falon. and Devroy with two points each. Devroy led the team in steals, and Hayden was the leading rebounder. The girls’ record now stands at 5-2. Freshmen Giris’ Basketball The Hastings’ freshmen girls’ basketball team has a two-game winning streak going after defeating Bellevue on Tuesday 50-28. Nicole Frantz led all scorers with 12 points while also pulling down seven rebounds. Sara Kidder tossed in 11 points and had five steals. Jennifer Ratliff also had 11 points with five rebounds. Kourtney Meredith chipped in nine points and two assists. Jessica Lord hit a three and picked off three steals. Leanne Dinges had five rebounds and two points. Katy Fluke scored her first basket and had three rebounds, and Kaitlyn Sender played great defense while coming up with one assist and three rebounds. The freshmen put everything together against Hamilton last Thursday and pulled out a 33-27 victory. Ratliff scored 12 points while dishing out three assists. Frantz tossed in eight points and grabbed eight rebounds. Meredith added five points and three steals. Smeller had seven rebounds for the Saxons. Eagle soccer starts year undefeated in first seven Barry County Christian Eagles arc off to a 6-0-1 start to the 2005 soccer season after Tuesday, Sept. 27. 12-2 victory over Capital City Baptist’s Cougars. The Eagles have been working towards an undefeated season lately under head coach Brian Chapman. This Saturday. Barry County Christian will be hosting the ACS I regional soccer touma rnent at the Barry County Christian High School soccer Field starting at 9 a.m. Leading the Eagles this season are Gcrmino Santos and Chas Demaagd who have 11 goals each. Aaron Hoxworth has len. and Ryan Holley and Gabriel Sager have also scored for the learn. The Eagles arc working hard lo develop a stronger defense, but have been very pleased with the job. being done, by defenders Austin Wisner. John Adams. Richard Huntley and freshman goalie Tom Ondersma. Lakewood 27, DeWitt 21 Lakewood’: varsity football team finallycleaned things up. and cleaned up against DeWitt on lhe road Friday night for a 27-21 victory. The Vikings didn’t commit a penalty and didn’t turn the ball over in their second half come from behind victory. DeWitt look a 21-7 lead early in the second half, but the Vikings scored the games final 20 points on a pair of touchdown runs oy Eddie Phillips and a 69-yard touchdown pa»s from Jesse Martin to Kyle Rowland with 4:10 left to play in the game. The win puts the Vikings at 4-3 overall for the season, and keeps their play-off hopes alive. Lakewood faces Williamston this Friday in the homecoming contest, and trav­ els to Ionia for the final regular season game next week. Lakewood head coach Bob Veitch was quick to credit assistant coaches Randall Hager. Doug Callaway. Jim Behrcnwald. Matt Aldrich, and Phil Savage for helping get lhe team turned around this season. “Turnovers really cost us a couple games early in the season," said Veitch. “We’re not making those mistakes anymore, and it’s showing.” DeWitt quarterback Dan VanDrcumel's second touchdown pass of the game to team­ mate Sam Celentino put lhe Panthers up by two scores with 5:59 to play in the third quar­ ter. “I told the kids all week that this was going to be a close game,” said Witch. “We’ve got to stay close until the fourth quarter, and if wc did that we were going to beat them in the fourth quarter and that’s exactly whai hap­ pened.” Phillips got the Vikings started before the fourth, with a 15-yard touch down run with 2:40 left in the third. Phillips rushed the ball 14 times for 118 yards on the night. He added a one-yard TD plunge with 7:18 left in the game. Rowland’s two-point conversion run tied the game at 21. Rowland rushed the ball 23 times in the game for 151 yards, and caught two passes for 79. As a team, the Vikings rushed lhe ball for 280 yards and outgained the Panthers on the night 367 to 234. Martin made the Vikings’ lone first half touchdown, on a one-yard run with 10:20 to go in the second quarter. Levi Phelps extra­ point kick tied lhe game at 7-7. Adam Fyan led the Lakewood defense with 12 tackles, and Phillips recorded ten. �Pace 18 - Thursday. October 13. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Local netters’ season ends at Division 3 regional by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There just weren’t enough points to go around. There hardly ever are when the East Grand Rapids Pioneers are scooping them up in buckets. The Pioneers won seven of the eight flights Hastings' junior Amy Ingle fires a fore­ hand shot back at Grand Rapids Christian first singles player Melissa Oosterhouse in their semifinal match dur­ ing last Thursday's Division 3 Regional Tournament. Oosterhouse topped Ingle 7-6 (4). 6-2 to advance to the finals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Thursday at the Division 3 Regional girls’ tennis tournament hosted by Grand Rapids Christian to punch their ticket to this week’s state finals in Kalamazoo The host Eagles finished second with 22 points to cam a trip to state too. East Grand Rapids' Allison Wickman and Grand Rapids Christian’s Melissa Oosterhouse met in the first singles final, after Oosterhouse knocked off Hastings junior Amy Ingle in the semifinals. Ingle was the only Saxon to get a victory. She defeated Rogers' Angela Morey in the quarterfinals 6-0. 6-0. after a first round bye. Oosterhouse then topped Ingle 7-6(4). 6-2. Lakewood was fourth overall. The Vikings reached the semifinals in four flights, but lost to the Pioneers in three of them and lhe Eagles in the other. Unity Christian was third with 13 points and Lakewood fourth with ten. Any teams behind the top two with more than 18 points would have qualified for state as well, but South Christian finished fifth with seven points, followed by Byron Center 6. Wyoming Park 5. Thoncqjple Kellogg 3, Rogers 3. and Hastings 2. “They have nothing to be ashamed of. and nothing to feel bad about.** said Lakewood head coach Martin Snoap as his girls rested in a line watching some of the day's final match­ es finish up. “I wish we could have ended the season last week when they were all so high,’’ said Snoap. The Viking coach couldn’t have expected much more coming in to such a lough region­ al. He said that the way his girls felt after being eliminated on Thursday afternoon was the way that he felt in August, when he saw what his team had to face to make it back to the state finals. It'll be even tougher to get to the finals next year. Juniors Lacey Chase and Emilie Enz are the only two underclassmen who will be returning next season. The other ten players in Lakewood's regular line-up this season were seniors. Enz and Chase were al two of the flights where the Vikings reached the semifinals. At fourth singles, Enz was the fourth seed and after a first round bye knocked off Wyoming Park’s Theresa Vo 6-0, 6-0. In lhe semifinals. Enz played a great first set against East Grand Rapids' sophomore Emily Shuart but couldn't keep up with the Pioneer sopho­ more in the second falling 7-6(1). 6-1. Chase and senior teammate Lyndsey Carter reached the semifinals at third doubles, where they were the number two seed. It was a lough road for a third seed though. They spent most of their energy knocking off Unity Christian's Rebecca Jongsma and Anne Bouman in the quarterfinals 6-2, 4-6, 6-4, then fell in the semi’s to East Grand Rapids' Lauren Corby and Andrea Mantakounis 6-2. 6- 1. A pair of Pioneers also topped the Viking second doubles team of Brittany Farrell and Darcy Normington in the semifinals. East’s Monica VandenBerg and Elise Pursley came from 3;0 down in the first set to cam a 7-5, 7­ 6(8) victory. Farrell and Normington started the day with a 6-0,6-2 win over the team from Byron Center. Lakewood’s other semifinalists were Alexandria Taylor and Erica Enz at first dou­ bles. They knocked off the team of K’Jtlyn Hekstra and Emma VanKooten from South Christian 6-4, 6-1, then fell to Grand Rapids' Christian's Alex Dodds and Jill VanVeen 1-6, 7- 6(1), 6-3. The Vikings* other two points came from the fourth doubles tear* of Laura Lee Lynch and Cori Lee Shanks in a 6-0, 6-1 win over Hasiings’ Katie McKinney and Amy Kidder and from Emily Wernet at second singles who knocked of Thomapple Kellogg's Molly Jazwinski 6-0.6;2. Lakewood singles players Kallie Walker and Kristin Haskin didn’t go down without a fight at first and third singles. Walker lost a 1­ 6, 6-4. 6-1 decision to South Christian first singles player Andrea Meyering. Haskin was topped by Rogers’ Katie Semplonius at third singles 6-2,2-6,6-3. The Thomapple Kellogg Trojans* biggest win of the day was by the fourth doubles team of Linsey Faber and Erin Baragar. After falling to Byron Center’s duo of Liz Wendt and Leah Wischmeyer twice during the sea­ son. the Trojans finally had their turn taking a 5-7,6-4.6-3 win in the opening round. Despite the final score. Baragar and Faber played well when they faced die eventual flight champions in the quarter finals. The East Grand Rapids pair of Susan Barbour and Julia Ellis topped the \ rojans 6-0,6-2. TK’s other two wins were over familiar foes from Hastings at third singles and first doubles. Sammy Hauschild earned a 6-0. 6-0 victory over the Saxons' Jenny Johnston at number three, but then fell to the top seed from East Grand Rapids. The Trojans’ first doubles team of Jess Johnson and Britt Steensma defeated Hastings’ Chclsey Passmore and Hannah Case 6-2.64). TK’s senior first singles player Molly Jazwinski faced Wyoming Park’s Sandy Tran in the opening round. The unseeded Tran, who was S regional runner-up last year, topped Jazwii ski 6-2,6-1. “Molly just worked to the last point like she always does.” said TK head coach Larry Seger "She just did a great job. She went out swinging.” Kai: Otto lost a tight 7-5. 64 to Rogers' Leah Raczka at fourth singles in the first round. "That’s a nice job by her," said Seger. "She'd make a great three or four doubles player, but we had to put her at four singles this year and I thought she played well in her last match.'* Lakewood third doubles player Lacey Chase reaches up for a backhand volley as teammate Lyndsey Carter backs her up tn the duo’s three-set victory over Unity Christian in the quarterfinals ot last Thursday's Division 3 Regional Tournament host­ ed by Grand Rapids Christian. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Vikes’ Hargett gets return trip to state, hut must go it alone as team places 7th There will be one Viking shooting this weekend. Lakewood senior Aaron Hargett shot a 75 at Thursday's Division 2 Regional boys' golf tournament at the Pohl Cat in Mount Pleasant to earn one of three slate qualifying spots. His 75 was lhe fifth best score overall. The top three teams and top three individuals not on those teams Thursday earned a spot in this Friday and Saturday's Division 2 Stale Finals at Forest Akers West in East Lansing. Mount Pleasant was first with a 303 Thursday, followed by Haslett with a 308 and Cadillac with a 309. Lakewood finished in seventh place as a team with a 331. “I am very proud and happy to see Aaron move on to the final stage of the biggest tournantent of the year.” said Lakewood head coach Carl Kutch. "He has worked-so hard this season and throughout his four years with the Lakewood golf team. "Aaron got some big putts to roll in, played smart, and put himself in position to make pars throughout his round.” Hargett started out on hole number 13 on the back nine and had two birdies early in the round. He finished with an even-par 35 on the back nine, and fired a three-over par 40 on the front Caledonia senior Isaac Mulvihill was one of the other two individuals to earn a state qualifying spot. Mulvihill placed third as a individual with his 73. Hastings Steve Peurach and Thomapple Kellogg's Scott Pitsch both missed the state cut. The Vikings* ocher senior scorer, Mike Fisk, finished with an 88 in his final match as a Lakewood golfer. his first three boles. He has had a great season and improved his 18-hole average by about 3 strokes from last year." The Vikings ended the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 season last Tuesday at Eagle Eye Golf Course. Haslett outshot Lansing Catholic for the conference title at the league meet. 311 to 316. Lakewood was fourth with a 342, and fin­ ished fourth overall in the final league stand­ ings. It is the best finish for the Vikings since the start of the CAAC-3. DeWitt was third with 320, Williamston fifth at 347. and Fowlerville sixth at 361. Hargett shot a 77 to lead Lakewood and finished as a first team all-league player. Elliott earned alkleague honorable mention, but didn't fit into the scoring for the Vikings at the league meet. Spitzley shot an 88, Fisk 86, and Brewer 91 for Lakewood. Thursday Angels Aaron Hargett “ He had a rough stretch of holes in the middle of his round, but otherwise played very well.” said Kutch. "He finished very strong, with a birdie and three pars.” Brad Elliott shot a 79 for the Vikings. Lane Brewer 90. and Pat Spitzley 93. Spitzley and Brewer were making their first appearance in a high school regional. “Brad played a very good round of golf today." said Kutch. “(Like Hargett) He also had a great start, making par. birdie, par on Barry County YMCA 2005 Coed Voileyba'l Scores Dead Frogs ................................................ 12-0 Prime Tune .................................................. 8-4 Sunsetters...................................................... 5-7 Bosleys .........................................................5-7 You Guys Serve........................................ 0-12 YMCA of Barry County Volley Standings A League Digit............................................................18-0 J&D Construction .................................... 15-3 Mike’s Aces..................................................9-9 Walker, Fluke, Sheldon.......................... 8-10 Hastings Orthopedics .............................2-16 Rozema ....................................................... 1-16 RADIO SPORTS FrL, Oct 14 - 7:15 pm............ 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October 13. 2005 - Page 19 _ Confusion reigns as new C.C. winners are crowned Saxon boys win O-K Gold Conference jamboree at Riverbend Thomapple Kelloggs Kersta Gustafson makes her way along a long fairway at Riverbend Golf Course during last Wednesday's O-K Gold Conference jamboree. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor New Hastings varsity cross country coach James Dixon didn’t get the chance to smile he deserved last Wednesday, after his boys' team won the O-K Gold Conference jamboree at Riverbend Golf Course. Hastings, which hadn't hosted a cross country meet in years prior to this season's O-K Gold grade level meet in early September, had some problems with the final boys’ results. A Hastings runner. Christopher James, who finished near the end of the race was given credit for an 11 th place finish, while his teammate. Ryan Bosma. who likely fin­ ished fourth was out of the results all together. Officials plugged James into the 82nd overall spot, well out of the scoring, and put Bosma in his 11 th place spot. Caledonia's Luke Taylor easily won the boys’ race for lhe third time, but his Fighting Scots fell out of the top spot for the first lime amid the post-race confusion. That left the Hastings Saxons in first place with 54 points, ahead of the Fighting Scots 58. Byron Center was third with 76. South Christian fourth with 93. Wayland fifth with 100. and Thomapple Kellogg sixth with 106. Caledonia head coach Ben Thompson didn’t dispute the fact that lhe Saxons had beaten his Scots, in fact. Hastings probably should have had a lower point total than it did. Point totals are important however, because they will eventually determine the conference champion. There was no disputing the fact that Taylor won the race in 17:16.1. and was fol­ lowed across the finish line by TK’s Ethan Fuller in 17:43.8. and South Christian's Jake Baker in 17:49.5. Behind that, it was anybody’s best guess as to whether times and placing* were completely accurate or not in the boys’ standings. 'ITic final standings listed A.J. Singlcterry as the first Saxon across the finish line. He was sixth overall in 18:00. Jesse Ellwood was ninth in 18:03. Alex Kimble IOth in 18:04. Bosma 11 th in 18:06. and Rusty Burgdorf 18th in 18:41. There were no problems in the girls' race, especially for South Christian. One of the favorites for this fall’s Division 2 state title won their third Gold jamboree by 21 points over second place Caledonia. South Christian finished with 37 points, followed by lhe Scots with 58. Wayland 69. Thomapplc Kellogg 91. Byron Center 121, and Hastings 150. South Christian’s Lori Burgess looked back over her shoulder as she sprinted to the finish, while Wayland's Jessica Armstrong was passing Caledonia’s Andrea Schedlbaucr on the final turn. Finishing two seconds ahead of Armstrong and four ahead of Schedlbaucr at Riverbend Golf Course in Hastings. Burgess became the third different runner Hastings' A.J. Singleterry sprints towards the finish line in front of the clubhouse at Riverbend Golf Course Wednesday afternoon. His sixth place finish helped the Saxons to their first O-K Gold Conference cross country jamboree victory of the sea­ son last week. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxons' Alex Kimble leads a pack of runners up hill early in the boys' race Wednesday afternoon at Riverbend. (Photo by Brett Bremer) YMCA Karate Club announces promotions AUCTION SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 • 10:00 A.M. 7879 GOULD ROAD, NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN Direction*: From Nashville south on M-66 approximately 6 mile* to Cloverdale Road, east approximately 23 miles to Gould Road, north 1/4 mile to auction. 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I96X. 1969; pitcher pump: old trolley: windmill parts; newer Daisy BB gun; violin: bone china; complete set of Italy glassware; high chairs: ladder chairs: old kids bouncing horse: card table; pony saddle: old chalk hoard: Jenny Lynn crib: old tricycle; Cracker Jack stool: building materials: lumber; wood building trusses: metal roofing. Service 4.v Salid As The Name All uems io be sold in as is condition. Armour Auction Senice does not make any guarantees or | warranties on items being 'Tie* (19-9484)1 IHf Fax: 269-948-U.UHI J sold Not responsible for 1 items after sold Several students were recently pro­ moted at the YMCA Hastings Karate Club's Hastings Dojo, under the instruc­ tion of head instrutor Steve Echtinaw (left). (From left) Bob Miller was promoted from 2nd kup to 1st kup blue belt, Caleb Dickinson from 4th kup green to 3kup blue, Celena Johnson from 5th kup green to 4th kup green. Michael Johnson from 3rd kup blue to 2nd kup blue. At right is instructor Nancy Hammond. Maeve Dwyer, who improved from 3rd kup blue to 2nd kup blue, is missing from photo. Adult and children's classes are offered throughout the school year. For more information call (269) 948-8245. Be a “SPORTS NUT” Read The BANNER! to win the girls’ race at this fall’s three O-K Gold Conference jamborees. Only the top five runners count in the scoring, but nine of the first 17 runners across the finish line had the word “Sailors" written clearly across their fronts. Lori Burgess won the race in 19:17.3 and her teammate Kelsey Burgess was fourth in 19:39.8. Lori Burgess. Schedlbaucr. and TK’s Rebecca Winchester have now all won one league jamboree. Last year’s Division 2 state runner-up Armstrongas Schedlb-iuer third in 19:21.3. Winchester was fifth in I9:5**to lead TK. Stephanie Rossman (20:17.0) had one of her best races of the season for lhe Fighting Scots, closing in on the leaders by finishing seventh behind teammate Kendra Ross (20:12.2). Behind those two for Caledonia. Kendel Grant was 22nd in 22:19.5. and Maddie Zych 28th in 22:42.4. * After Winchester for the Trojans. Emma Ordway was 19th in 22:04. Melanie Truer 20th in 22:06. Chaney Robinson 31st in 22:49. and Kersta Gustafson 33rd in 22:52. Tiffany Edwards paced the Saxon girls with her 26th place finish in 22:33. Alyssa Case finished 47th in 24:16. Kayleigh Delcotto 49th in 24:21. Molly Smith 55th in 25:18. and Ida Boiten 57th in 25:43. Behind Taylor in the boys' race for sec­ ond-place Caledonia. Alex TenElshof was eighth in 18:02. Brian Wilder 12th in 18:12. Justin Kucharczyk 17th in 18:38. and Nick Cramer 20th in 18:44. Coming across the finish line after Fuller for lhe Trojans. Keith Winchester was 13th in 18:14. David Ordway 28th in 19:06. Casey Barrett 34th in 19:22. and John Betit 35th in 19:24. The league met again yesterday al Johnson Park, and will be at Johnson Park again this coming Wednesday for the con­ ference meet. The Saxons’ Tiffany Edwards eyes a steep incline during Wednesday's O-K Gold jamboree. Edwards led the Hastings ladies by finishing in 26th place with a time of 22:33. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �Page 20 - Thursday, October 13. 2005 - The Hastings Banner TK runners set class records at Portage Invitational by David T. Young Editor Thomapple Kellogg's top runners scored new school records in Division 2 Saturday at the Portage Invitational. Junior Rebecca Winchester of Middleville turned in her best time ever, at 18:35. good for seventh place, a mark which is the best ever by a TK junior. Ethan Fuller set a new TK sophomore boys' record when he finished 57th in 17:09. TK wasn’t the only O-K Gold Conference team to have a great day. Caledonia super sophomore cross-coun­ try runners Andrea Schedlbaucr and Stephanie Rossman both have been imitat­ ing the Energizer Bunny a lot lately. They not only keep on going and going. they keep getting better and better Who would have thought both of these Fighting .Scot harriers, only in their second seasons, would wedge their way into among the elite corps of runners? While many college scouts and veteran observers were looking for aces Jessica Armstrong of Wayland and Molly Waterhouse of Vicksburg at the always lough Portage Invitational Saturday. Schedlbaucr sneaked in ahead of both, tak­ ing fifth place w ith an excellent clocking of 18:31. a second ahead of the sixth-place Armstrong. Waterhouse was I Ith. Rossman also was able to win a medal during the day's running by checking in 31st among the 230 runners the huge field at Portage, considered by many to be a pre- Thornapple Kellogg junior Rebecca Winchester cruises along with the leaders dur­ ing the Division 2 girls’ race at Portage Saturday. Winchester finished seventh in the race with a time of 18:35. Trojan swimmers 3-0 in the Rainbow after topping Unity The Thomapple Kellogg-Hastings varsity girls' swimming and diving team guaranteed itself a .500 record in the O-K Rainbow Tier 3 Conference with a 101-85 win over Hudsonville Unity Christian last Thursday in Hastings. The Trojans are currently 5-1 overall and 3-0 in the O-K Rainbow, with three confer­ ence duals to go. TK-Hastings will host Wyoming United this Thursday, but has yet to face its two toughest league foes. Calvin Christian and Byron Center Mindy Warner reset team records in both freestyle sprints against lhe Crusaders. She won both events, finishing the 50-yard freestyle in 26.95 seconds and the 100 in 58.95. The 200-yard medley relay team of Warner. Danielle Rosenberg. Molly Wallace, and Kayla Romanak finished second. but set a new team record in 2:06.87. Those were just half of lhe team records the Trojans set that night in the Community Education and Recreation Center pool. Chelsey Strumbergcr set a new team record in the 200-yard individual medley with her sec­ ond-place time of 2:30.88 and with her sec­ ond-place time of 1:09.86 in the 100-yard butterfly. The other Trojan team record was set by Kyleigh Sheldon in the diving competition. The Trojan divers continued inching towards the 200-point plateau with Sheldon leading the way with a score of 186.45. Kelly Frame was second with 176.9 points. TK-Hastings got a big btxist from its 100yard backstr.ikers. Audrey Hoag won the event in 1:08.72. Tessa Kamp (1:17.34) was second and Romanak (1:17.89) third for the Trojans. TK-Hastings also won the 200-yard freestyle relay with the team of Warner. Rosenberg. Strumbergcr. and Brandi Sutfin finishing the race in 1:54.78. Special off the Week K, -J V/A I JRFIQRAd-1 I \ L. I PONTIAC L' /\ x_ I l GMC .. ..................... . Call I SALES HOURSMor 4 Wed unt.i 8 I I Tue. Thu 4 Ffi un*ii 6 • S*t until Noon I 1----------------------------------------------1 | 'WWffECfHMC r*ern»*| 269-948-8000 Today or toll free 1-888-494-5539 view of next month's state meet, a great place for a runner to sec how he or she stacks up against the best of the best. Rossman crossed the finish line in 19:37. Coach Ellen Dykstra Wilcox’s Fighting Scots finished eighth in the field of 35 teams in the Division II girls' race with 301 team points. Grand Rapids Christian won it with a team score of 115. Gaylord wa- sec­ ond with 123 and East Grand Rapids was third with 138. Unfortunately for Caledonia. East and Grand Rapids Christian will be in the same regional as the Scots, but they just might be able to win one of the three spots that will qualify them for state. Despite all the hoopla over Armstrong, Waterhouse and others as the premiere har­ riers. Thercscann Zimmerman of Gaylord was the individual medalist with a blister­ ing time of 18:15. Rachel Severin of Chelsea was second in 18:20 and Grand Rapids Christian’s Jessica Koster was third in 18:25. Nikki Brown of East Grand Rapids took fourth, just a second faster than Schedlbaucr. The top three runners all are seniors. Brown is a junior, so no freshmen or soph­ omores were ahead of Schedlbaucr in the race. The other three scoring runners for the Scots Saturday afternoon were Kendra Ross. 68th in 20:26; Kendcl Grant, another sophomore. 78th in 20:35; and Maddic Zych. yet another sophomore. 119th in 21: 20. Ross is the only senior in the top six. and the No. 6 runner. Emily Rossman, is a freshman. Middleville and coach Tammy Benjamin had to take heart in placing ahead of O-K Gold Conference rival Wayland. The Trojans finished 17th white the Wildcats were 19th. Scoring behind Winchester's top 10 fin­ ish were Chaney Robinson. 81st. 20:37; Emma Ordway. 87th. 20:43; Melanie Truer. 89th. 20:47; and Kersta Gustafson. 157th in 22: 10. Coach Jim Hassett's Lakewood group finished 23rd for lhe day. Leading the way for the Vikings was sophomore Jessika Blackport, 59th in 20:11; sophomore Natalie Blackmcr, 125th in 21:26; Brittany Rafflcr. 131st in 21:39; Ashley Yager 140th in 21:44; and Sadie Catt. 149th in 21:57. Hastings finished 35th. The runners’ scoring was Tiffany Edwards. 132nd. 21: 39: Alyssa Case. 176ih. 22:42; Molly Smith. 193rd. 23:29; Kaylcigh DelCotto. 195th. 23:33: and Alyssa Thornton, 217th in 24:53. None of the Saxon runners arc seniors. Of the six who ran Satulday in Portage, there wcjr three jurors. two freshmen and one sophomore. In the boys’ race. Dexter dominated with 65 points to become lhe Division 11 favorite for the state meet inNovember at Michigan International Speedway near Brooklyn. One of the Dreadnaughts. Dan Jackson, was individual champion with a time of 15:32. Fremont was second and Coldwater third. Caledonia was the top local team, taking 11 th pace with, a team score of 352. Another Fighting Scot sophomore. Luke Taylor, was the local top individual finish­ er. taking i 5th with a time of 16:26. He was followed by Alex TcnElshof in 45th place tt 17:00. Justin Kucharczyk in 63rd at 17:12; Brian Wilder in 90th at 17:28 and David Villerot in 139th at 17:57. Lakewood finished 20th among the 38 teams. Jesse Schrock led the way in 16:55 for 36th place; Jason Stcrkenlairg 95th in 17:29; Michael Forman 110th in 17:37; Mike Pifcr 146th in 18:00 and Tim DeJong 173rd in 18:24. It was not a good day for the Hastings squad, coming on the heels of its shocking O-K Gold jamboree championship the pre­ vious Wednesday. Ryan Bosma led the Saxons with at 84th place finish in 17:24; Jesse Ellwood was 94th in 17:29; Alex Kimble 135th in 17:52; A J. Singleterry I79lh in 18:26 and Tyler Lancaster 190th in 18:31. The Middleville boys finished 30th. Behind Fuller. Keith Winchester was 97th in 17:29; John Betit 186th in 18:30; David Ordway 207th in 18:48 and Lance VanPutten 220th in 19:19. There were more than 250 individual harriers in lhe boys’ Division II race. The Delton Kellogg girls finished 15th and boys' 22nd in the Division 3 race Saturday. Hillsdale took the Division 3 title, finish­ ing one point ahead of second place Jackson Lumen Christi 76 to 77. Elk Rapids was a distant third with 117 points. Newaygo's Mikal Beckman won the girls' race in 18:16. and Whitehall's Aubrce Danielson was second in 18:44. They were the only two girls to break the 19 minute barrier in Division 3. Delton Kellogg’s Marissa Ingle was 30th overall in 20:18. Behind her for DK. Heather Millard was 57th in 21:16. Lauren Knollenbcrg 89th in 22:19. Shawn Schut 104th in 22:44. and Amanda Strick 107th in 22: 48. DK finished with 387 points, ahead of KVA rivals Pennfield. Hackett Catholic Central, and Parchment. Kalamazoo Christian, boosted by the reemcrgencc of senior Leah Reamcs. who finished eighth as an individual, was sev­ enth with 199 points. Lakewood’s Billy Quint and Hastings' Dane Schils lead a group of runners down hill in the Division 2 boys' race at Saturday's Portage Invitational. (Photos by David T. Young) Grand Rapids West Catholic won lhe division 3 boys’ race with a sixth score tie­ breaker against Jackson Lumen Christi. The two teams tied with 96 points after the first five runners. Delton finished with a score of 626. Dai. Roberts led the Panthers with his 53rd place finish in 17:26. Michael DeWaters as 125th in 19:14. Cory Cook 140th in 19:35, Morgan Hennessey 152nd in 20:10. and Josh Marzic 156th in 20:25. Jackson Lumen Christi's Josh MeAlary won the Division 3 boys’ race in 16:10. Parchment’s Nick Tecca was second in 16:15, while Tecca’s teammate Jeff Nordquist was fifth in 16:33. Lakewood's Jesse Schrock outsprints Sturgis' Jeff Kolzow and Chippewa Hills’ Josh Johnson to the finish line tn the Division 2 boys' race on Saturday afternoon. Standler remembered with indoor triathlon at Pennock The first and potentially Annual Elaine Standler Memorial Indoor Triathlon will be held in the Pennock Health and Wellness Center Sunday beginning at 8 a.m. This event is small and meant to attract participants to the sport, as well as athletes who want to really test themselves at shorter distances. Participants will spend 15 minutes swim­ ming. 15 minutes on an indoor bike, and 15 minutes running on a treadmill. Distances will be recorded and totaled for an overall score. Those who are unsure about participating in all three events arc encouraged to get friends, family, anyone else together to devel­ op a team. Each member on a team of three can compete in one leg of lhe race. The registration cost will be $35 for adults. $25 for kids, and $50 for teams the day of the race. The top overall winner and the top three in each of 16 different age groups will earn awards, while everyone who enters receives a race T-shirt. Age groups range from 10-11year-olds up to the group of 80-to-120-year olds. Racing begins at 8 a.m. Sunday morning. All proceeds from the event go directly into the Elaine Standler Memorial Fund. Monies'from the fund are directly put hack into the community supporting young ath­ letes. Standler was an athlete who stood for indi­ vidual fitness. She loved sports of all types, including triathlons and often could be found practicing with the Hastings Trilanders triathlon club. She was most famous for her speed skating skills, for which she earned numerous state, national, and even interna­ tional titles. For more information on the first annual triathlon, call Jon Anderson at (269) 838­ 4019 or check out the Tnlanders website at www.trilanders.mg. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 13. 2005 - Page 21 Delton girls drop two in the KVA by Brett Bremer Sports Editor As Delton Kellogg's varsity girls’ basket­ ball team raced out to its 8-2 start, the Panthers were shooting about 40-percent from the floor. The Delton girls were closer to 20-percent in back-to-back Kalamazoo Valley Association losses to Galesburg-Augusta and Pennfield in the last week. Pennfield topped Delton 47-46 Tuesday night. Delton hit just 15-of-58 shots from the floor. The Delton girls were still in the ball game thanks to some great rebounding, but even close putbacks weren't falling through the riin with case. DK Jed 38-35 heading into the fourth quar­ ter. Pennfield pulled even at 45-all with 1:28 left to play. Sarah Pratt hit two free throws to put Pennfield up 47-45. A few seconds later. Delton’s Alex Culbert hit the front end of a onc-and-one to pull her team within one. Delton had a few chances to get a final shot in the final seconds, but couldn’t get a good look at the basket. The Panthers' Kadie Pogue (right) fights to rip a rebound away from GalesburgAugusta sAli Dawson in the third quarter Thursday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Culbert led Delton with 17 points and 20 rebounds. Jordan Haines had 12 points, Kadie Pogue seven rebounds, and Katie Smoczynski seven steals and three assists. “Really, we played a nice game except for that pan of it." DK head coach Rick Williams said about the shooting. It was the second straight contest in which the Panthers struggled from the field. Galesburg topped Delton last Thursday 47­ 39. “1 thought we’d overcome some of the lack of confidence things we had last year." said Williams. Now. he’s left wondering what comes first, winning or confidence. A win would gain his Panthers some of their confi­ dence back, but can they get a win without first finding their confidence? At 2-2 in the KVA the Delton girls aren’t out of lhe conference race by any means. DK plays at Kalamazoo Christian Thursday then hosts Hackett Catholic Central next Tuesday. The Comets have the league’s best record with only one conference loss at this point. The Panthers arc 8-4 overall. “The league is too balanced to think one or two losses takes you out of it." Williams said after the loss to Galesburg-Augusta. Turnovers, cold shooting, and the inability to get the ball inside to Culbert hurt the Panthers against the Rams. Galesburg did a decent job of denying the pass into the post early, but as the game wore on not only were the Delton guards not passing the ball to Culbert in the post - they didn’t seem to be looking to get the ball inside. Culbert finished with seven points, and that made things tough on a team struggling to find its shooting rhythm from outside. The Rams built a 22-13 half-time lead. Delton began using a full court press in the third quarter, and it got the Panthers some easier looks on offense and fired up the team. Delton pulled ahead by a point with 1:57 remaining in the third quarter, 30-29. on a pair of free throws by Haines. She finished with a team high 12 points, while Katee Hogoboom added ten. and Pogue eight The game was tied 34-34 early in the third quarter, and the Rams went on a 13-5 run to end the game. The Rams didn’t have as much difficulty getting the ball inside in the half-court offense. Galesburg junior center Danielle Hamilton led her team with 13 points. Junior guard Amanda Schab scored six of her eight points in the fourth quarter, including four free throws, to help preserve the win for the Rams. Lions and DK’s Newhouse see golf season end at Division 3 Regional in Kalamazoo by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Maple Valley’s varsity boys' golf season came to an end Friday when the Lions fin­ ished tenth out of 12 teams at the Division 3 Regional tournament hosted by Thomapple Creek Golf Course in Kalamazoo. The top three teams and top three individu­ als qualified for this weekend's Division 3 state finals. Kalamazoo Christian took first place on its home course shooting 312. The defending state champions from Lansing Catholic were second with 316. and Hackett Catholic Central was third with 326. The top three individuals not on those teams all shot in the 70’s. Maple Valley was led by senior Garrett VanEngen's 87. Delton Butzirus’ three goals not enough for Delton boys Delton Kellogg’s varsity boys’ soccer team only has two more chances to get a Kalamazoo Valley Association win this season. The Panthers arc 0-4 in the league after last Wednesday’s home loss to Parchmen’. Brandon Butzirus' hat-trick wasn't enough for the Delton boys to get by Parchment. Dave Roberts had one assist for DK. Cory Verdon scored two goals, and Parchment got one goal from Nathan Bonney and one from Casey Luke in the win. DK will visit Kalamazoo Christian this afternoon for a KVA contest, then con­ cludes the conference season next Wednesday at Hackett Catholic Central. In between, the Panthers play a non-conferencc match at Allegan on Monday. Delton scored one tie and one loss in its last two non-conference contests. Comstock and Delton finished in a l-l tie Monday afternoon at Delton. Butzirus scored Delton's lone goal, while Jeff DeGoedc found the net for the Colts. Last Thursday, lhe Panthers suffered a 2-1 loss at home against Olivet. Kohla Mcthvin scored for Delton. The Eagles' two goals were scored by Mitch Parkinson and Blake Thornton. Kellogg's Josh Newhouse did not make the slate cut as one of the top three individuals. “We got rid of all the riff-raff last week, except for us." said Maple Valley varsity boys’ golf coach John Hughes with a bit of a smile in his voice. Ethan Griswold shot a 91 for the Lions. Justin McMillen 94. and Adam Gonser 99. The Lions thought things were tough in the Southern Michigan Activities Association (SMAA) South this fall, but things could get much tougher in the future. The Lions top two scorers from this season. VanEngen and Gonser, are both seniors. Next year, the Lions join Newhouse and the Panthers in the Kalamazoo Valley Association, which includes state qualifying teams Kalamazoo Christian and Hackett Catholic Central. Maple Valley won the final three Southern Michigan Athletic Association titles, before the league rearranged for the 2005 season. The Lions finished fifth at the SMAA tourna­ ment last Tuesday. Hillsdale took the title with a score of 329 at Lakeland Hills Golf Course, securing itself the conference championship. Even the Lions, who finished fifth Tuesday and fourth overall in the conference stand­ ings. weren’t too far behind Hillsdale. The top five teams in the league were separated by only 11 strokes at the conference tournament. Brooklyn Columbia Central was second at 330. followed by Parma-Western 334. Stockbridge 336. Maple Valley 337. Leslie 340, and Albion 395. “This was a much better league this year.” said Hughes. “We had to be on our game very time out. Last year, we slipped a few times and still came out on top.” Gonser led the Lions with an 80. McMillen shot 85. and VanEngen and Griswold both shot 86 Gonser earned first-team all-conference honors for his steady performance this sea­ son. VanEngen was named second-team all­ conference. Delton Kellogg's Jordan Hames fights through a double team put up by GalesburgAugusta's Danielle Hamilton (30) and Ali Dawson in the second half of last Thursday s Kalamazoo Valley Association contest. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Maple Valley varsity volleyball coach Kelly Offrink resigns by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer As the Maple Valley School Board pre­ pared to approve the roster of winter sports coaches for the 2005-2006 school year on Monday evening. Kelly Offrink. who has coached the Maple Valley Lions girls' varsity volleyball team for seven years tendered her resignation Monday afternoon. Offrink. whose team finished as Southern Michigan Athletic Association conference co-champi­ ons last year, cited personal reasons for nuk­ ing her decision. “My husband just found out that he may be relocating to the Rockford area for his job, that’s why this decision came so suddenly," said Offrink. “We’ll probably move to the Rockford area and having a 45 minute to one hour commute when you have to catch a bus for a match at 5:30 on a Saturday morning, 1 just didn’t think it would work out." Offrink said that her decision to resign has nothing to do with the furor earlier this year when seven returning varsity players and their parents presented a letter to the school board and requested her removal from the program. At the time the players and their parents listed in their letter a number of issues, >rx,uding commitment, lack of a youth program, no freshman team, no team camp, no attendance at AAU games or camps, lack of attendance at any junior high games or practices, not furthering her coaching skills, failure to develop a support network for vol­ leyball in the school and community, skills and ability, lack of communication, and unceiiain ability to take the program to the next level. Maple Valley Athletic Director Mike Sparks and the administration of the Maple Valley school district backed Offrink and gave her their full support during the dispute with the players and their parents and now Kelly Offrink support her decision to leave lhe post. “It’s not easy for her to leave the position she has held so long but wc understand her reasons.” said Sparks, who said he is in the process of looking for a new varsity girls vol­ leyball coach. Offrink. who has coached varsity for a total of 11 years, two years in Bellevue and two years in Ravenna before coming to Maple Valley, said she plans to continue teaching physical education at Maple Valley High School al least until the end of the school year and supporting girls’ basketball. “I’m sure the girls are going to have a great year and 1 plan to come and watch and sup­ port them.” she said. “I’m sorry to have to leave; coaching here in Maple Valley has been very rewarding but it’s time for a change for my family." Saxons starting slow, but take winning streak to TK The Saxon varsity girls' basketball team found its shooting touch to score a 75-34 victory over Bellevue Tuesday night. The Saxons arc now 5-6 on the season. and have a two-game winning streak going as they head to Middleville tonight to face lhe Trojans in the second round of O-K Gold Conference games. Hastings has shot around 20-pcrccnt from the floor in most of its games this sea­ son. but was closer to 40-percent in lhe win over the Broncos Tuesday. Four Saxons finished in double figures, with Brooklyn Pierce leading the way with 17 points. Dana Shilling scored 16 points. Jodi Jolley 14. and Abbey McKeough 11. The Saxons tried some new full court press set-ups that they've been working on. but mostly used a stingy half-court defense to hound the Broncos into 41 turnovers. The Saxons managed to win by 51. despite coming out of the first quarter in an 11-11 tie. "We started slow and were playing down to their level." said Hastings head coach Tina Poirier. “Wc were running into each other and having lhe same turnovers that they were." The coach just told her team to slow down and get under control. The Saxons came out in the second quarter and outscored the Broncos 25 to 7. Heading into tonight’s game, the Trojans and Saxons are in a battle for fourth place in the O-K Gold. Both teams are 2-4 in the league, trailing Wayland, South Christian, and Byron Center which are all 5-1. Hastings topped the Trojans on a buzzer­ beater by Shilling in the first meeting. The Saxons always seem to bring their A-game to the court when they face the Trojans. Poirier just hopes her team isn’t too up for the game. “Our girls are pumped, and they're always so pumped fcr Middleville. I just hope they aren't pounding the ball off the backboard when they go in for a lay-up." She needs her team to play the way it did last Thursday in the fourth quarter of a 49­ 39 win over Hamilton. The Saxons trailed by a point heading into the final eight minutes, then outscored the Hawkeyes 23-12 the rest of the way. Kali Dakin went 4-of-4 from the free throw line down the stretch to help the Saxons pull away. Jolley led Hastings with 14 points. Pierce added 11 and Shilling len. The Saxons came out slow in that game too, scoring just five points in the first quarter. Tilings picked up for Hastings when it started forcing turnovers and getting some easy lay-up attempts. Next Tuesday, the Saxons hit the road for a non-conference game against the Portland Raiders. �Page 22 - Thursday. October 13. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Delton celebrates Homecoming 2005 Captain Hook made an appearance on the Delton Kellogg junior class float juniors tied for first place with the seniors. The The Delton Kellogg girts' basketball team greeted people along the home­ coming parade route. Last Friday night the Delton Kellogg Homecoming started festivities with a parade. These little float riders braved the cold night wind. Riding in the parade was fun for those in the fancy Delton Kellogg Food Service car. Economic Development Summit Nov. 3 to focus on Barry County 887172858379729349345086 Economic I for 4 to 6 cdar Creek n begins at ent. . Erickcek. E. 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Each of these topics arc very important as we try to plan for Barry County’s economic future." All members of local government entities, including townships, villages, the City of Hastings and lhe county arc going to be invit­ ed back again to this year's Economic Summit to share what's going on in their par­ ticular area as far as economic development. Stadel-Manshum said. “They will be asked to discuss their top priority areas in major eco­ nomic development, what obstacles they face and what they see in the future." The program will include a quick briefing from a representative from the Michigan Economic Development Corp, about incen­ tives the stale is offering. “It should be an informational summit." she said, to promote economic “awareness, information and demographics which helps us to know what's going on with economic development in Barry County and nearby areas... It’s just a great opportunity to know what’s going on in our county. "There’s an old cliche that says economic development is everybody’s business, and it truly is everybody's business, but I still feel there needs to be more awareness of how it all works together in the county... We need to each make it our business. We need to under­ stand what is happening - what has been in the past, the current conditions ind the future." Stadel-Manshum said. “We need to really concentrate on keeping the businesses, the jobs and the employees we have here... Retention is so very. very, very important to keep what we do have here. “We need to have new business creation going on (too). "The exciting part about it is having an economic development entity in the area, she said. "We haven’t always had that in Barry County." Because of the confidentiality of what she does. Stadel-Manshum said she can't always publicly discuss what’s going on until details arc finalized for release. For instance, she currently has “exciting projects" going on in Delton and Middleville for potential business plans and feasibility studies. "There arc people out there who are becoming concerned (about economic devel­ opment) and looking at new entrepreneurial adventures... I continue to get calls. Current businesses arc actually needing to expand. George A. Erickcek and if they expand that means they arc going to be able to create more jobs and they want more information about what the state can do to help us. such as tax abatements..." She said she has assisted with lhe ethanol plant which just had a groundbreaking in the Woodland area and with the new Mooviile Creamery in Nashville. Because Barry County is a rural area. Stadel-Manshum said. “Wc really need to put some kind of concentrated effort into looking at ways to help farmers diversify their busi­ nesses. The project in Delton could very well lead to something like that... One thing that’s not going to go overseas is our farmland. We need to work with that farmland as good as we possibly can. and th> n we're automatical­ ly preserving farmland too. if we get more agrclatcd kinds of businesses.” A key. she said, is being more creative in the businesses we're trying to bring here." “A homemade, down on the farm dinner." prepared by the Welcome Comers United Methodist women, will be served at the end of the Summit. Sponsors of the Summit are MainStrcet Savings Bank. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, Hastings City Bank. J-Ad Graphics. Barry County Telephone Co.. Hastings Fiber Glass Products. Inc. and the Barry County Economic Development Alliance Seating is limited at the Summit. Stadel- Manshum said. Reservations to attend the Summit may be made by Oct. 31 by calling 269/945-8995. faxing 945-3839 or e-mailing dixie^barrychamber.org � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-10-20.pdf 270c9ade1bc02143ff44592d37d007ac PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY ‘Holiday Cheer Box’ drive for soldiers Integrity needed for government to work Saxon soccer hosts 3rd place match See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 5 See Story on Page 20 The Hastings Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday. October 20, 2005 VOLUME 152. No 42 PRICE 50C Student numbers drop strains budget Delton schools must cut half million dollars Trick or treaters to help UNICEF The Hastings High School Key Club is gearing up for Halloween with a twist Club members will be carrying UNICEF boxes ami asking for a donation for the needy children of the world instead of candy. UNICEF is an international program supported by Kiwanis International. The 77 members of the Hastings Key Club will be canvassing Hastings on Halloween night, hoping to fill their UNICEF boxes. Becky Hill. Key Club Secretary, wrote to Che national organization asking for donation boxes. "Our club is really big this year. I know we can make a differ­ ence in the lives of orphaned children with this activity. Did you know that a quarter of a million children go blind each year for want of a 10-cent vitamin A cap­ sule or a daily handful of steen vegeta­ bles?’ For more information, call Patti 1 jUoye, faculty advisor fw Chib, at the high school. 948-4409. . Resurfacing job planned for M43 M-43 near Gull Lake was supposed to undergo repairs this week, weather per­ mitting. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) says contracting crews will grind off ridges on the current driving surface, which occurred during a recent repaving project. The ridges result­ ed when the repaving material failed to adhere correctly to the road surface below; as the rolling process proceeded, the material shift ed and slid. The contractor has agreed to amend the resurfacing job at no additional cost to the state of Michigan. M-43 will have traffic shifts and lane closures as needed. Thornapple Wind Band restarting The Thornapple Wind Band will per­ form three concerts this season, in cele­ bration of its 10th anniversary. Concert dates will be Dec. 4.2005, Jan. 29. 2006, and March 12.2006. The Thomapplc Wind Band, under tiw direction of Dave Macqueen and Harland Nye. is a non-profit group designed to enrich the lives of its members and the surrounding community. There is no funding other than donations received at the concerts. The band will begin rehearsals from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27. in the Hastings High School band room. Rehearsal; will continue Nov. 3, 10, 17, and Dec. 1. No auditions are necessary. The wind band invites any post high school age musician to come and share in this musical experience. Even string instruments are encouraged to come give this a try. Although all instrumentation is welcome, the band needs percussion and clarinet players. The first concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4. will feature "old and new but nothing blue", says director Macqueen. A song combining Jingle Bells and Stars and Stripes will be featured, along with guest appearances from First United Methodist vocal choir, aixi organic*. Mack Doster. For more information or to borrow an instrument call Kim Domke 945-9181 or Dave Macqueen at 945-8832. See NEWS BfflEFS, page 2 by Marcie Westover Staff Writer A drop in student population means the Delton Kellogg Board of Education will have to trim about $500.00 from this year’s budg­ et. The school board had painful discussions on the matter Monday night in a special work­ shop before its regular meeting. The September pupil count for Delton Kellogg was 1.895, which was significantly lower than expected. Superintenderfl Ron Archer reported the district is down 104 stu­ dents from a year ago. which represents 5715,000 less in state funding. The 104 figure represents a combined total of losses from the September count and pre­ vious February count. The decreased funding due to the decrease in student numbers, combined with rising costs for insurance and fuel, will put a signif­ icant strain on the Delton Kellogg district. The schools’ student numbers where down in the kindergarten and alternative education areas. Archer noted these two areas are hard to predict when estimating student numbers. The district had professional projections “We have some sigruheant (budg­ et) issues to resolve." “(I’ve been) told everything has to be on the table." — Delton Kellogg Supt Ron Archer done three years ago on student numbers, but these predictions were not close to the current reality. Since September 1997 the Delton Kellogg district has lost close to 300 students. School officials are looking for answers by sending out surveys to the community and to those who chose to leave the school district. The low student numbers come in a year when the state is set to raise the per pupil funding to $6,875. The state has promised funding increases for the past several years and has not always delivered the $6,700 per pupil number. Delton's current school budget shows $2.1 million in the fund balance, or savings account, and last year's deficit was only $29,000. But now the district must find ways to cut costs in order to avoid a much larger deficit for the 2005-06 fiscal year. What makes this a partiularly difficult task is the fact a large area of any school budget, nearly 85 percent, is staff related. The biggest cost in public education is personnel, which involves salaries and benefits of employees. Archer noted that the school district's con­ tract with teachers insists they cannot be laid off during the academic year, which began more than a month ago. He noted in order to reach that $500,000 goal in cutbacks, the schools will be forced to reach into the staff area to generate some larger funds. The district already has decided against filling teacher and support positions as a means to save around $ 120.000. Archer said it is realistic that next year there will be staff reductions. As a way to save funds the district is stop­ ping all capital outlay spending, and working to conserve energy. "We have some significant (budget) issues to resolve,” Archer said, "...(what) financial deficit will the board accept?" Archer further said it doesn't look like the budget outlook is going to improve soon. "(We have to) try to find a balance and not cut too deep." he said. All Michigan public school systems are required to have their budgets completed See DELTON, page 3 Right to Farm resolution still in limbo in Johnstown by Marcie Westover Staff Writer The Johnstown Township Board refused again last week to take further action on a proposed resolution on the "Controversial Right to Farm Act relating to a factory farm­ style operation within its borders. None of the board members would take the issue off the table when they met last Wednesday night. The issue now has been tabled twice since the board's August meet­ ing. Advocates for the Right to Farm Act and environmentalists were in attendance at this month’s meeting, however, the debate was very subdued. Through the resolution, the township could use the Right to Farm Act as means to regu­ late and protect drinking water sources and other environmental concerns from effects generated by large fanning operations. The banner, in previous Johnstown meet­ ings. reported that citizens who live near CAFO’s (concentrated or confined animal feeding operations) have voiced health con­ cerns that included contamination of wetlands ami groundwater with higher than normal levels of nutrients, c-coli and other bacteria, and odor from manure. During the public comment portion of the meeting, one resident voiced concerns about contamination of several waler wells. The resident was advised that issue was going to be addressed later in the agenda. However, since the issue wrs not taken off the table, there was no further discussion until the clos­ ing public comment period. Resident Jeff VanNortwick presented an information packet to the Township Board. Part of the packet information stated, "There is a sense of false security in my town ship that the referenced CAFO is a quality neighbor and the one surrounding my wet­ lands and me. This false security is in part built on the trust that the Michigan Department of Agriculture conveys to local officials that their neighbor is compliant with the Right to Farm Act when in fact FOIA (Freedom of lonformation Act) documents show just the opposite. The total number of acres of land owned or rented with excessive nutrients by sewage applications continues to grow... This operator and others continues to degrade the quality of life in this township while township officials are told the operator is now compliant by the MDA... One local residential water well is now contaminated with e-coli bacteria. There is no effort by township officials to learn more of the source of contamination, though this CAFO’s sewage has been spread for several weeks a year, including winter land applications on frozen fields next to them." In a later interview. VanNortwick insisted. “1 am not anti-farm. I am anti-pollution." VanNortwick said he hopes the Township Board takes this (resolution) seriously, espe­ cially as members learned about further well contamination. “I hope the board has the courage to find See FARM, page 5 It hurts to say good-bye Hastings native Pfc Robert Lee and his wife. Niki Lee. also of Hastings, say a tear­ ful good-bye in a photo taken dunng a deployment ceremony Tuesday as Robert's unit. Detachment 1. 506th Quartermaster Company. 240th Quartermaster Battalion. 49th Quartermaster Group, gets ready to head for Iraq from Fort Lee. Va The champ retains his title Brian Reynolds (right) beams as he holds his championship plaque for retaining rus Barry County music trivia title in a special fund-raiser for the Hastings Public Library The runner-up was Steve Youngs (shown at left). The event, sponsored by J-Ad Graphics. Felpausch and the Hastings Country Club, attracted more than 100 people and raised more than $8,000 for the new library. Rutland Twp. less interested in water system after study by Marcie Westover Staff Writer The Rutland Township Board, after hearing results of a feasibility study for a “potable" water district last Wednesday night, seems to be less interested in the idea. The information, presented by Fleis and Vanderbrink Engineering 10 monte after the board approved the initial idt». examined cost and the feasibility of a public water sys­ tem for the township. The pursuit of the study was only an informational venture. The Township Board has no plans as yet to build a water facility. Supervisor Jim Carr said. "The whole idea of the feasibility study is to get a handle on the expected cost." Two main areas outlined in the study included Phase I. which is "providing water to users along M-43. northwest along M-37 to Health Road and back to M-43; Phase 11. which the “potential users along Tanner Lake Road and the east side of the township includ­ ing West Green Street." The estimated cost for Phase I is $2,526,000. Phase II is estimated to cost $2,450,000. "At this point the way the study (cost esti­ mates) came in. (it’s) unacceptable from the township standpoint" Carr said. The cost for the water district grossly out­ weighs the benefit to the township. In the study, a variety of funding sources for the projects were listed, including Community Development Block Grant; Economic Development Administration Grants; USDA Rural Utilities Set vice Grants or Loans; special assessment district bonds; revenue bonds; contract bonds. Besides grant and loan programs, the monthly users' charges and special assess­ ments would have been built into pa* ng for the project as well. "Part of the reason to do the study, (was to see) what’s it going to cost to build the infra­ structure into the community to help further growth of the community." Carr said. As the mixed-use district continues to grow, the study will be another source of ref­ erence material on estimating costs. In other business last week, the Township Board: • Adopted a resolution in support of a Joint Planning Commission. In the resolution in part states. that Rutland Township is prepared. in principle, to support the implementation of said research project with financial and administrative sup- See RUTLAND, page 5 �Page 2 - Thursday. October 20, 2005 - The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page World religion class to start Thursday Kellogg Community College's Institute for Learning in Retirement is sponsoring a four-week world religions das-. led by Rev. Michael Anton, pastor of Gra?c Lutheran Church in Hastings. This class will focus on creation. intelli­ gent design and evolution. Rev. Anton is making his return engage­ ment as a teacher for the ILR program based on past participants' enjoyment and pleasure in learning from him. The class will be held on Thursdays. Oct. 20 and 27. Nov. 3 and 10 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Hastings campus of KCC located at 2950 M-179 Highway. The cost of the class is $15 for ILR mem­ bers and $18 for non-members. If you would like to participate, call ILR at 948­ 9300. extension 2838, for more information or membership details. tickets or making reservations now. Tickets are currently available and can be purchased at the following locations: Chicago Title Insurance and MainStreet Savings Bank at the Main Branch and at the Felpausch location or by contacting Jackie Barry at 269-838-3185 or Dacia Cheesebro at 269-948-4176. For more information, visit the Jaycees’ website, www.hastingsjaycees.org Middleville has council problems The Middleville Village Council, already down one member with the resignation of Floyd Bray, found itself with just four seats filled last Tuesday night. Oct 11. Missing, along with Bray, were David Newman and Bill Nesbitt. Village President Lon Myers announced at the end of the meeting that one council member was found to have by-passed his water meter, but did not name the council The ILR is a membership based organi­ zation of men and women age 50 and older who share a love for learning. It is affiliated with the national Elderhostel program and has been sponsored by Kellogg Community College since 1993. member. Then Myers said that a second member has threatened to go to the press with infor­ mation showing that Myers has abused his office. "Everyone knows that I have served the village honorably and to the best of my Historical Society will meet tonight ability," Myers said. As of Friday, Oct 14, village manager Ron Howell said, “No resignations from council have been received as yet" Speaking at this month's meeting of the Charles Pullen was named president pro- Barry County Historical Society will be tern to serve if Myers cannot be present Charles Collins, who, along with wife Bray previously had this position. Carol, has conducted nearly 200 interviews with veterans of past wars. The Collinses will be sharing some of those stories by way of a video presentation with the group on at 7 p.m. Thursday. Oct. TK play planned for Nov. 4 and 5 20. at the Hastings Elks Club. Collins has been making almost weekly visit* to the Grand Rapids Veterans' Home, and has made several trips to Alma to the Masonic Home, which accommodates This year's Thomapple Kellogg High School play is “I Remember Mama.” a nos­ talgic look back at the immigrant experi­ ence based on the trials and tribulations of a Norwegian family in San Francisco in the many veterans there. His work has been shown on Hastings and Grand Rapids tele­ early 1900s. vision, and his live presentations in Grand Rapids' Gerald R. Ford Museum and else­ Saturday, Nov. 4 and 5, at 7 p.m. in the where have played to nearly full houses. Most living veterans of World War II are now in their 80s. and unless projects such as The play will be performed Friday and TKHS auditorium. Ticket order forms are available on the districts website at tk.kl2.mi.us. the society's Work! War II Veterans' Book, Order forms must be turned in with the or Collins' video projects are carried out. money by Nov. 2. Tickets also will be avail­ able at the door. No reservations will be thousands more stories will go untold. The society also will be involved with taken by phone. Tickets arc $4 each. This year’s cast includes Melissa Beard. the Harvest Festival Saturday. Oct. 15. on the (reels in dr/vntown Hastings. There Brittney Benjamin, Whitley Bremer, Chloe will be old tractors on display, face paint­ Brower. Jordan Chavis, Elena Gormley, ing. and a duck game for children, a bake Josh Jenkins and Shannon Jenkins. sale, dulcimer music; and live music for Also busy learning their line* are Jane street dance, with square dancing from 2 Linsea, Stephanie Lukas, Naxe Maridevitz, until 4 p.m. raffle tickets will be available Kendall Moore, Miki Moore, Michelle for "Jesse" the hand-carved goose, along Nesbitt, Sara Pappas. Jordan Petersen. with other $50 and $25 prizes. Justin Petersen, Sam Scholtens, Kyla Sisson. Kassie Sovem and Sarah Wenger. Student assistants this yeer are Katie ‘Help for Holidays’ sign-ups to begin Edward* and Kasey Reeves. The play is “Help for the Holidays” is the coordina­ residents by Love Inc., in cooperation with ‘All Hallows Eve’ at Charlton Park the Salvation Army. Starting this week, those needing help this Christmas can fill out the necessary An “All Hallows Eve’’ celebration is planned for 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at application at Love Inc. of Barry County between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. weekdays. First Charlton Park. time applicants need to bring their driver’s ing in the historic village, vintage party hol­ The activities will include trick-or-treat­ license and Social Security cards of the iday games such as bobbing for apples and family when they apply. Those who have doughnuts on a string, a costume parade, signed up in previous years should just costume judging and awards, and a jack-o- bring their picture IDs. People who are unable to come into the office during regular office hours should call Love Inc. at 269,'948-9555 to arrange other possibilities. or groups interested in music trivia contest The first annual music trivia contest last Saturday night, sponsored by J-Ad Graphics. Felpausch. the Hastings Country Club and the Hastings Public Library, produced lots of winners. Perhaps the biggest winner was the library, which received $1,605. The figure will he matched by the anonymous benevolent donor, who agreed to provide funds raised on a 4-toI basis. The final total raised for the library then was $8,020. The second winner of the evening was the first place team "4 for AU” made up of Dan Carrigan. Jeff Aley. Kevin Lancaster and Dwight “Smiley" Replogle. The third winner was Brian Reynolds, who retained his title as Barry County Music Trivia Champion after a pitched battle with Steve Youngs, who finally lost on the song “Stop. Stop. Stop” from 1966 by the Hollies. None of the songs played and identified were younger than 25 years old. It was reported that everyone had a great time and many of those in the audience want­ ed to sing along with the songs selected by master of ceremonies "Alex Trebec" David Young. Getting lots of laughs was Barry County's own “Vanna White.” Linda Boyce. Michael Gormley handled the playing of the tunes. The other teams competing were JK and the Outlaws, with F. Nelson Replogle. Nelson in “adopting" a family needing help can call Love Inc weekdays during office hours. Love Inc. of Barry County has been involved in coordinating local Christmas baskets since 1985. Monster Mash Bash planned lantcm contest. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Charlton Park or they will be available at the gale on the day of the celebration. Admission is $3 per person, with children ages 2 and under admitted free. All children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 945-3775. Wayland. Dorr. Hopkins. Middleville. Caledonia and Delton residents spoke out in a lively discussion last Thursday after the West Michigan premiere of the documentary movie “The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream." About three dozen community members attended the free screening of the film, which details the history of suburbs from World War II to the present. The film explores the con­ nection between cheap and abundant oil and the growth of American suburbs. Experts shared reasons for the permanent decrease in the availability of natural gas and oil. "World-wide production of oil appears to have peaked." says Aaron Wissner. organizer of the event. "At the same time, demand from China. India. Europe and the U.S. continues to increase . When demand for anything goes up. and the supply stays the same, only two things can happen; either prices rise, which decreases the demand, or there arc shortages. This is exactly what happened after Katrina hit the Gulf Coast." Discussion after the film was shown focused on ways people can adjust to rapidly rising prices. Participants noted that prices for food and other goods arc already increasing. After being asked how individuals could reduce their dependency on non-rcnewable Saxon marching band’s ‘1’ rating is 19th straight The Thomapple Arts Council will have its 11th annual art auction Friday. Nov. 5. at the Middle Villa Inn. The Hastings Jaycees are inviting the public to alter d this year's Monster Mash Bash Friday, Oct 28 from 8 p.m. to mid­ night at the Hastings Elks Lodge. This year's "Bash" will feature hot and co>j hors-d’oeuvres and dessert, as well as a cash bar. music by Sound Express, danc­ ing and prizes. Costumes arc encouraged, as prizes will be awarded for several cos­ tume categories. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $15 or at the door for $20. However, tickets are limited so Jaycees suggest purchasing The Hastings Saxon marching band recent­ ly completed its 2005 season, and directors Joe LaJoye and Joan Bosscrd-Schrocdcr arc hailing it as a big success. The marching band received a first divi­ sion rating for the 19th consecutive year in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District 10 Marching Festival at East Kentwood High School Tuesday. Oct. 11. This event was a festival as oppossed to a competition. The event featured approxi­ mately 30 bands divided into three sites at Kentwood. Wyoming Park and Zeeland. The marching Saxons also took part three competitions, were hosts for their own festi­ val. and entertained the crowds at four home fcxxball games The band performed Saturday. Sept. 17, at the Rockford Invitational and was awarded second place in class BB. School classificagtion is determined by enrollment in the high school. A highlight of the Rockford experience was the se’ection of the Hastings percussion section ss the best in that catego­ ry Annual art auction slated for Nov. 5 The event serves as the Arts Council’s major fund-raising benefit of the year to support the arts and youth in the local com­ munity. An artist's reception and preview of the art auction will be held 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 27, at the Arts Hatchery Building in Fish Hatchery Park. For more information, call 945-2002. The winning team of Smiley Replogle. Jeff Aley, Dan Carrigan and Kevin Lancaster wowed the crowd with their decades of popular music knowledge Replogle. Jim Replogic and Jane Kinjorski; Ken and the Med Bugs, with Ken Smith. Lynn McConnell. Nancy Hammond and Tina Scoessel; Clan Anderson, featuring Christine. Eric. Mark and Shari Anderson: the J-Ad Jefc: Jon Gambec. Steve Steward. Don Roy and Joe Williams; St. Rosie and the Originals; Fred and Patricia Jacobs and Steve and Mary Youngs; Luke Warfel and the Hootchie Mamas; Jim Wasserman. Tonya Chene. Lynn Makela and Ann Mane Ohanisan and the Sisco Ducks; Dallas Kerber. Brian Reynolds. Becca Hawkins and Barbara Schondelmayer. Progressive groupfocuses on oil with films, discussions directed by Tricia Rickert tion of Christmas baskets for Barry County Individuals Library biggest winner In the Otsego Invitational Sept. 24. Hastings captured a fourth place finish in class BB. with a special award for best color guard. The band also received awards of excellence in music and marching at this event. On Oct. 1, the Hastings Band Boosters sponsored the 13th annual Hastings Marching Band Invitational at Johnson Field. With 21 bands in attendance and a capacity crowd in the scats, the Saxon Band presented an exhibition performance to an enthusiastic group of visitors. The final road trip for the Hastings Band was the Dewitt Invitational, which resulted in a second place in class BB. and an award for best color guard. "It was a busy season full of great reward* for hard work." said LaJoye. He added that once again the support and encouragement of the community and parents had much to do with the successes of the young musicians. items, viewers suggested combining car trips, shopping locally, reducing home energy use. buying less and planting fruit trees aixl veg­ etable gardens. Wissner intends to continue to raise the issue of oil depletion and to generate public debate on local solutions. Wissner was host for the local premiere of "The Oil Factor Behind the War on Terror" at the Hastings High School Community Recreation Center. Wissner also moderated a discussion after the film. The screening was organized by the Progressive.Democrats of West Michigan, of which Wissner is vice chair. "Oil depletion is a non-partisan, it will affect everyone, regardless of belief or poli­ tics." says Wissner. "The Progressive Democrats appear to be the first organization in the area to begin educating the public on this issue." For more information about the film visit www.thcoilfactor.com Wissner. a graduate of the University of Michigan, has taught public school students for 14 years. He became aware of the issue of oil depletion this summer after looking into the reasons for increasing gasoline prices. He and his wife. Kimberly Sager, participated last month in the “U.S. Conference for Peak'Oil and Community Solutions" at A^fjnfh College in Yellow Springs. Ohio. Hastings school board hears report on grade level content by Ion Gambee Staff Writer The Hasting Board of Education heard a presentation about grade level content expec tat ions by Julie Ackerson, reading specialist at Northeastern and Southeastern Elementary Schools, and Rebecca Parker, kindergarten teacher al Pleasantville Elementary Monday night at Pleasan’view Elementaiy School. Ackerson also is the chairwoman of the district's Language Arts Committee. The presentation consisted of a slide show outlining the program, which focuses on development in reading, writing, spelling. Language, listening and speaking skills. The program uses the Houghton-Mifflin Integrated Language Arts Series in grades kindergarten through grade five. “It is a huge undertaking and we stilll have a ways to go." said Parker. “But we know it is an ongoing process. Curriculum is ever changing and we work to stay current." Ackerson told the board that virtually all of the pictures in the presentation showed chil­ dren enjoying the learning experience. “And it isn’t just because of the camera." she said. In other action, it was announced that a special joint meeting of the Hastings Area School System, Delton-Kellogg Schools, and the Barry Intermediate School District Boards of Education will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Oct. 25. at Delton-Kellogg High School. The board approved recommendations for a maternity leave for AnnMarie Beemer, high school science teacher, beginning with the second semester and a leave of absence for medical reasons to Melinda Cole, director of the Child Care Center. The board also learned of the transfer and/or reassignment of Amy Hubbell, para­ professional for special education vocational training at the high school and the appoint­ ments of Nathanial Allyn as a health care paraprofessional at the middle school: Robert Eaton in transportation; and Christine Pruden. an early childhood specialist in the Child Care Center. Resignations of a school bus driver and of an early childhood specialist in the Child Care Center were accepted. The board also adopted a the Adult Education Resolution of Compliance for the State Board of Education, verifying that the state's requirements for adult education are being met. The board also accepted an application for an early graduation by Michelle Ray. who has met all the graduation requirements. There also was a presentation on a program promoting a “Safe and Secure 1-caming Environment." as the board noted Nov. 6-12 is Safe Schools Week Hastings Public School has a program in which individual schools in the district adopt individual board members. Each board mem- bcr was presented with a certificate of adop­ tion at Monday's meeting. Marjorie Haas, principal of Pleasantville Elementary, made the presentations. Bo?rd member Kimberly Alderson will be "adopted" by Hastings High School. Patricia EndKry by Central Elementary. Eugene Haas by Southeastern Elementary. Scott Hodges by Pleasant view Elementary. Michael Hubert by Northeastern EkmerUsry. Terry McKinney by Hastings Middle School and Donald Myers by Star Elementary . The board approved financial and btsinees reports, accounts payable report, and an amendment to the 2005-06 budget The next regular monthly meeting ot the Hastings Board of Education will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Nov. 21. in the all-pupose room of Star Elementary School. Wren Funeral Home launches holiday drive The Wren family, of the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings, is sponsoring a “Holiday Cheer Box" drive as part of a continuing community outreach program “We patriotic Americans have a long and proud history of rallying behind our troops." said Patty Wren, funeral home administrator. "This drive is a way for everyone to support the troops who lay their lives on the line every day. A letter is precious: a package is priceless." Anyone who wishes to take part can come to the Wren Funeral Home. 1401 N. Broadway, or the new Hastings American Legion Post #45.2160 S. M-37. between now and Nov. 18 and receive a starter kit. which consists of a box or boxes (T’x7"x6"). cus­ tom forms and a brochure explaining exactly how the program works. Participants will fill the box(es). making sure to comply w ith the lists at the back of the information brochure. Boxes must be addressed to specific soldiers. “There arc three ways to get the soldiers' names." Wren said. “You or someone in the area may know of soldiers serving away from home; you can use the contact numbers for the Army . Air Force. Navy ami Marine Corps listed in the brocurc; or the funeral home can source names." she said. “The only cost for the participant is the cost of the goods that are put in the box. After filling the box or boxes, return them to the Wren Funeral Home and we will mail jut the box. covering all other costs." Wren said. �Newell’s bill creates health care technology commission State Rep. Cary Newell, who represents all of Barry County in the 87th District, has employers adopting common health IT stan­ dards. introduced legislation to create a health care information commission to prepare Michigan Newell, vice chair of the Health Policy Commatee. said. "The long-term results for for new health care technological advances. "We are very excited about this bill and the both Michigan and its economy is dependant influence it will have on the future of health on future technological advances." Newell said. "This bill will further the state in its care in Michigan.* Newell said in a prepared efforts to reduce health care costs, eliminate press release. “This legislation will help pre­ data entry mistakes and secure The safety of medical records. As we come to understand pare the state to be a leader in health care technology and will more efficiently channel the infrastructure of health care technology, Michigan dollars into technological advances we can prepare the start for new technological advances emerging nationwide and make the while reducing long-term health care costs." The Health Care Technology Commission will be created within the Department of Community Health to promote the design, transition with ease." Commission services include: • Promoting efficient communication implementation, operation and maintenance of facilities for public and private use of among multiple health care providers, includ­ ing hospitals. physicians, payers, employers, health care information in Michigan. The bill pharmacies and laboratories. creates a community-based health informa­ • Producing efficiencies in health care costs tion network as a framework to enhance by eliminating redundancy in data capture health care technology by providing addition­ and storage. al safety azoppnd security services. • Creating the ability to monitor communi­ One of the commission's primary' goals is to eventually provide efficient technological ty health status. advances by transferring Michigan health care consumers and purchasers regarding The care medical records into electronic form. quality and cost-effectiveness of health care, Statistics from the federal government and U.S. Department of Health and Human he Jlh plans and health care providers. Services medical gestions to the House and Senate pertaining records will improve health care, lower costs, to community health and infoimation tech­ nology; and has shown electronic improve quality and empower consumer^ At leas! 44,000 people die in hospitals each • Providing reliable information to health • Requiring an annual report making sug­ • Ensuring confidentiality of health infor­ year as a result of medical errors that could mation for Patients. have been prevented, according to estimates "By creating this commission we arc mov­ ing forward with President Bush's proposal from two major studies. Preventable medical errors in hospitals exceed artributuble deaths for all states to transfer medical records into caused by motor-vehicle wrecks, breast can­ electronic form by 2015.” Newell said. "We cer and AIDS. U.S. Secretary of Health and Human have seen first hand how new technological Services Michael Leavitt said up to $500 bil­ advances can save lives. This commission is the first step in advancing medical technolo­ lion nationwide could be saved in health cure gy. which will further help the residents of through government programs and private this great scale." Barlow Florist 50th anniversary officially observed Hastings Mayor Robert May (third from right in front row) presents a special 50th anniversary proclamation to Norm and Carole Barlow and family in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Bartow Florist. The Bartows "have supported our community in numer­ ous ways - whenever there was a way they could help, they were always willing to lend a hand to make a difference Norm gen­ erously shows hrs love and respect for our veterans by providing beautiful wreaths each year for the many Memorial Day cere­ monies' in Hastings, the proclamation said. Besides changing with the ebb and flow of style and fashion over the years, the Bartows "have overcome tremendous challenges with the family business over the years, especially when they had to recover from a fire that completely destroyed the business... Norm managed to turn that devastating fire into a life changing and learning expe­ rience which taught him what is really important in life and how to grow stronger with the lessons God and lite have to teach us.' the mayor said. Also on hand for the presentation were members of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce Community Ambassadors DELTON, continued from page 1 Justhie McLean stands outside her home in Hastings with one of her greatest loves, the beauty of flowers. Justine McLean, prolific letter writer, dies at 89 Justine McLean, one of the most prolific writers of letters to the editor of the Banner for nearly 20 years, died at her home at 512 W. Clinton St. in Hastings last Wednesday. She was 89. Known as a fearless defender of Dr. Jack Kevorkian and assisted suicide. Mrs. McLean wrote about many topics from a decidedly progressive perspective. She almost always was very critical cf President George W. Bush and his foreign policy and of his closest ’advi­ sors. Donald Rumsfeld. Colin Powell. John Ashcroft. Richard Cheney and Condoleeza Rice Many in the community may remember her for her immaculately groomed gardens and flowers at her hone and may have seen her pushing a shopping cart around town with her dog “Sparky.” She was very passionate in her support of a new animal shelter for Barry County. She was bom Sept. 8. 1916. in Deloit, the daughter of a homemaker and a pharmacist. He father suffered a stroke and she helped care for him while he was bedridden until his death. The family then became poor and after she graduated from Roseville High School, she and her mother and brother moved to a farm in Nashville during the years of the Great Depression, owning a goat and chickens and living on eggs and milk for months. She married Ralph McLean, a friend of her brother, in 1938 and they moved to the Detroit area. Her daughters. Patricia and Elaine, were bom in 1941 and 1944, and a son was bom in 1942 and died three years later. The McLeans moved to Hastings during the early 1970s. Ralph suffered a stroke in 1979 and Justine cared for him until his death 10 years later. She was able to talk him into getting a motor­ ized wheelchair and the two traveled all over town together. Mrs. McLean herself suffered with physi­ cal health problems. She was stricken with pneumonia as a child, which left her with scarred lungs and pulmonary fibrosis, which ultimately was the cause of her death. She suffered from essential tremor, which restrict­ ed her activity and caused her to be humiliat­ ed at times. She had a history of caring for others with serious illnesses, including her mother and father, her brother and her husband. Daughter Patricia Behenna of Laurel. Md.. said. “Mom always taught Elaine and me to follow the Golden Rule, to look for the good­ ness in each individual, all individuals arc deserving of kindness and freedom.” Mrs. McLean was a participant in the Unity School of Christianity for many years. Behenna said her mother also offered a great deal of support to protecting young chil­ dren. education and was concerned about individual rights, about citizenship and voting and community activism. Many have known her best, however, for her unflinching support for Dr. Kevorkian and the right to die with assistance and her support for anti-war causes. She wrote about her terminal illness in her last letter just a few weeks ago and offered high praise for Barry Community Hospice. A memorial service is being planned for Saturday. Oct. 29. before July 1. which is a major problem if state funding is decreased for any reason. The governor and Michigan Legislature do not adopt the stale budget each yea' until Oct. 1. so there arc several months in which school districts must simply guess how much rev­ enue will be coming in for the next fiscal year. This means tha! in the middle of the year many distridts ard forced io make Unforeseen cuts. Archer said when it'cemes to making cuts “(I’ve been) mid everything has to be on the table.” Even in the face of declining funds the Delton Kellogg district has continued to improve in academic areas. The district's buildings have met AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) requirements under the “No Child Left Behind" Act. During the public comment portion of board’s regular meeting Monday evening. Pam Werner, representing the Coalition for Quality Education in Delton Kellogg Schools, took up several of the group’s concerns, espe­ cially the enrollment numbers. Werner said they arc also working on a unbiased survey to see why families are choosing to leave the district. In other business the school board: • Discussed the new policy recommenda- Viking to invest about $9 million, create 12 jobs The Viking Corporation, a global leader in the manufacture of fire sprinkler equipment, has selected its existing Hastings location as the site for expansion of its manufacturing capacity. The company will invest about $9 million in the project and estimates that 12 new man­ ufacturing jobs will be created. The new pro­ duction equipment, which will be located within its current manufacturing plant, is expected to be operational by April 2006. Viking officials said they had a lot of help from employees, union partners, the City of Hastings ar.J the State of Michigan in enabling this investment to take place in Hastings. According to Mike Bosma. president of Tne Viking Corporation. "We arc pleased to be able to expand our production capabilities here in Hastings. The lax assistance from both the Stale of Michigan and the City of Hastings, as well as our recently ratified con­ tract with the United Siecl Workers, made the expansion in Hastings possible." This expansion io manufacturing capacity follows the opening of Viking's new Hastings-based research and development facility in 2004. The Viking Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Viking Group Inc. of Grand Rapids. The Viking Group, which is private­ ly held, is a world leader in the manufacture and distribution of innovative fire protection equipment. The company employs approxi­ mately 850 people and has manufacturing and distribution operations across North America. Europe and Asia For more information on Viking s full line of products and services, please visit www.vikingcorp.com or call 8(XI-968-950l. tions at the special board workshop. Some of the key issues dealt with included releasing of students, fund-raising and hiring procedures. When releasing students to a district that does not participate in “Schools of Choice” program, there is a new procedure in place. The parents have to make the request to the superintendent with a decision to be made ‘ n the best education Interests of the child.” Tne board members said they want to look M each request individually. Archer noted the policies are “living” ind can be continually handled and updated if needed. In the fund-raising area. a few items were clarified. Each group is allowed one solicita­ tion or “go to the community” fund-raiser. After this the groups can only have fundrais­ ers in which the people come to them, for example, a car wash. Hiring procedures were dealt with and clar­ ified. as they are now the same at every build­ ing. The new policy recommendations were adopted by the board and will go into effect on Dec. 1. • Heard school updates on the elementary, middle school and high school. High School Principal Paul Blacken talked abc-ut the new merit exam that is set to replace the high school Michigan Education Assessment Program (MEAP) in the spring of 2007. The new test will feature an American College Testing (ACT) component. WorkKeys area and will include several other subject areas. Blacken made a powerpoint presentation that examined bow the svidents fared on the MEAP exams in the areas of language arts, science, social science and math. Elementary Principal Brenda Pickett said they are working to focus further on writing, math and parental involvement. She said they also are looking to have some type of summer school program next year. • Approved, after lengthy discussion, pre­ liminary action for the following field trips: Advanced Placement Fine Arts to The Art Institute of Chicago and Chicago Cultural Center Trip; Close-Up to Washington D.C.; Delton Kellogg Middle School to Washington D.C.; Spanish Club to Mexico Trip; Paleontology Club to Chicago Field Museum: Physics Class to Six Hags Great America in Chicago: Delton Kellogg Band to Cedar Point. Board member Andrew Stonebumer voted against the Six Hags trip and the Cedar Point trip, questioning their educational value. Board member Joseph Noto said. ”1 think it’s OK to have fun at school.” Court-Church intersection to open next week Work on the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Streetscape improvements on Church Street in downtown Hastings it nearing completion. Court Street at the Court-Church intersev tion is scheduled to reopen by early next week, with Church Street set to reopen in its entirety shortly thereafter. The contractor is currently completing the underground utility work at the Court Street-Jefferson Street intersection, and will begin work on the curbs, planters and sidewalks in this area once the underground work is complete. All of the parking lots in the downtown remain open for use. and all buildings and businesses remain open to the public. To gain access to West Court Street, follow Stale Street to Church Street, and then follow Church Street to Court Street. All of the streets in the south side of the downtown will be reopened to traffic as soon as possible following the construction work. “We welcome everyone to visit downtown Hastings and see the streetscape work under construction.” said City Manager Jeff Mansfield. Episcopalians will decide fate of Portage cathedral by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Barry County Episcopalians who attend the Emmanuel church in Hastings. St. Francis in Orangeville or St. Timothy’s in Richland arc facing a dilemma over Cathedral of Christ the King in Portage. The cathedral has been the home of the Episcopal Diocese of Western Michigan since the 1960s. housed in a contemporary building of brick and is meant to look like a crown. The General Convention of the diocese will determine its fate othis weekend as more than 300 clergy and lay Episcopalians gather. In the budget for the coming year, no money is allocated for upkeep of the cathe­ dral. It costs approximately $130,000 a year to maintain the building, pay utilities and other expenses. Diocesan offices previously had been at the cathedral, but the proposed new budget includes a provision to rent offices off site. Those attending the convention in Battle Creek will be debating three proposals, to sell the property for development, removing the cathedral, a second to sell the property but keep the cathedral, and a third to develop the property around the building as assisted or independent living for senior citizens. Bishop Robert R. Gepert will preside over the convention, the the theme for which will be “Inclusivity and Intentional Growth.” Delegates will consider ways to become more inclusive and less racist. The convention will be held at the Bun.ham Brook Center in Battle Creek. There are 65 parishes in the Episcopal Diocese of Western Michigan, which stretch­ es from the Indiana line to Traverse City. �Page 4 - Thursday. October 20. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Doozan, Richardson final two candidates for Lakewood supt. by Helen Mudry Football team should join the parade To the editor: To whom it may concern oi who really cares for my expressed opinion I usually don't express my opinion very much, but this time 1 have chosen to. I feel really strong about this issue. Living in Delton for 35 years and being a Delton alumnus should allow me to put in my two cents. I attended the homecoming parade Friday. Oct. 7. The VFW color guard was leading the way. I was very proud to be there; one of those old war veterans was my father. It was a great event, the community came together. Fall, football, and the homecoming spirit was in the air. The parade was full of fire trucks, horses, floats, cheerleaders, the homecoming court. It even had the Delton Rocket Football players. A» I watched the Delton homecoming parade of 2005 come to an end. I realized that something was missing. Then it hit me like a ton bricks: The varsity. JV, and freshmen football teams were not in the parade. I wondered how can you have a homecom­ ing parade and not have the high school foot­ ball teams in it? The football game is the highlight of the homecoming week. In my opinion, not having the players in the parade is iike having a wedding without the bride and groom showing up. All the other things arc very important in the parade, but so arc the football teams. I then had a flashback to when I was a sen­ ior at Delton. It was the fall of 1982 and we were in the parade. We didn't have the great­ est football record either, but being in the homecoming parade meant a lot to us. I remember having a sense of pride for my community, school and team. I'm not saying being in the homecoming parade is the solution to all the problems of the football program. However. I am saying it is a start. * Being in the U.S. military now myself for almost 20 years. I know a little bit about pride. What I see in this community and on the football teams is a lack of pride. To believe in yourself and have pride in yourself, you must be lifted up and encouraged. My hope is that in the coming years we lift up and encourage our football teams by hav­ ing them in the homecoming parade. There we can show our appreciation to them and instill pride in them. Maybe you'll all just think I'm nuts and wasted your time reading this long winded message. For what it's worth there's my opinion, take it or leave it. Thanks for listening. Mike Madill. Old DKHS football player and Delton alum. Class of ’83 We’re sitting on a nuclear time bomb To the editdr: Who does Washington, D.C. think they’re After watching the ‘Primetime" ABC fooling? exposd last Thursday night concerning the 25 After watching this ABC program, at first 1 nuclear reactors at American colleges/univer- was absolutely dumbfounded - then. 1 became sities - I’m still living with rage and trying not furiously angry - then. I started shaking - to choke on my own vomit! scared. We have at least 25 nuclear sites in this Abraham Lincoln also said: “No man ever country' al colleges and universities (some of got lost on a straight road - what, in the name which don’t even have a nuclear physics pro­ of Daffy Duck, has happened to Congress and gram) that are unprotected, unregulated, George W. Bush? unguarded, unlocked, that any pretty girl with Scott Smith. a backpack and/or purse can enter at will 24 Delton hours a day. seven days a week - and no one ev — ~i—h ‘Mr Fnirnri’— O— A coorvlinatqd iLssauh on these pn-campus. facilities/ spread 'from- coast' lb coast, very conceivably could turn the entire country into the largest nuclear waste pile - in the solar system - short of the sun. Now. here’s the present administration in Washington. D.C. - running around like "A Chinese fire drill" telling the rest of the plan- ets/nations who can and who can't use nuclear energy, while we the U.S.A., main­ tain an obscenely large nuclear weapons pro­ gram, still growing. We falsely use this argument to get our mil­ itary forces killed in another "tar baby" war and then creates a 30 billion dollar a year bureaucracy called "Homeland Security.’’ whose only claim to fame - to date - is having a multi-million dollar convention (before it’s even one year old) and giving it’s upper ech­ elon bureaucrats bonuses! They can’t even put locks and guards on the doors of these 25 potential nuclear disasters on our college campuses. As Abraham Lincoln once said: “You can fool all the people some of the time, and you can fool some of the people all of the time. But. you can't fool all of the people all of the time.’’ Staff Writer The Lakewood Board of Education inter­ viewed community members and Lakewood staff, getting their opinions of Dave Doozan and how he would fit in the Lakewood sy stem if he were selected as the next superintendent. The people were interviewed, a few at a time, representing the teaching staff, adminis­ trators. the parapros, central office, support staff, parents and members of the business community. They had similar responses, that Doozan is a number cruncher, he is driven by data and results. He is very honest and a hard worker putting in many hours beyond the 9 to 5. When people get past his sometimes gruff exterior, he is a warm compassionate man with a surprisingly good sense of humor. Many have seen him interact very positively with small children. Most agreed he has been perceived as a cold, uncaring, hard-nosed administrator because he has been asked to make difficult decisions such as reconfiguring school popu­ lations. deciding bus routes and suggesting layoffs to meet budget demands. The board was told he has undeservedly become a lightning rod for parents who are upset over decisions about where their child attends school and how the child will be transported on tlic bus. Many said he has a tendency to decide how a problem should be handled before getting input from those involved in the solution. They feel his mind works fast and he knows the best answer, jumping in with both feet before consulting with others. This has put some people off. The expression “He is not a people person" was used often in describing him. But Pat Rees, who represented Lakewood Educational Support Personnel Association (LESPA). said she has seen a change in him and feels he is easier to work with and more approachable. Carl Hartman from the Michigan Association of School Boards then guided the board on the next step. By unanimous vote. Larry Audet from Owosso was eliminat­ ed as a candidate. It was felt he had too much “baggage.” having been let go by the district. The vote to keep Doozan and James Richardson (from LakeVille) :n consideration was 4 to 3 with Tim Tromp, Pam Christensen. Jeff Gibbs and Vince Pennington vexing to keep both of them. Gordon Kettel. Dave Lind and Mark Wtxximan voted to not to offer them the job. There was discussion if the candidate search should be reopened and “go to the well again.” Hartman reminded the board that for what they are willing to pay, there weren’t that many candidates who would consider the job. He also warned if the board keeps dragging this out. the candidates may lose interest and withdraw their names. The board decided the next step would be to invite members from the L-akewood com­ munity to interview Richardson and Doozan. Notices will be printed in the Lakewood News as to when and where the interviews will take place. The following are excerpts of the Oct 4 board minutes of the visitations to Audet and Richarson's community. “The board met with members of the local Owosso Public Schools community at the dis­ trict office. Representative groups from the Chamber of Commerce. 1SD. past and present School Board members, building administra­ tors. teachers and Central Office staff met with the Lakewood Public Schools Board of Education and expressed an overall favorable view of former Superintendent Larry Audet. Identified strengths heard over and over included his ability to be visionary, his ability to facilitate personal development among his staff, and to make use of resources in creative ways to better the district’s infrastructure. An identified weakness was that in stress­ ful situations he switches to a more top down approach. The board met with citizens of the LakeVdle Community Schools al the district office. Members of the community, adminis­ tration. board, teaching staff, central office staff and the Intermediate School District Si'.penMendent gave the Lakewood Public Schools Board of Education their views on Richardson. They found Richardson to be a genuine asset to their district His identified strengths included his student focused approach, his involvement in district activi­ ties. his financial and technology skills, his open door policy used to build rapport and promote accessibility, the ability to connect with citizens of all socioeconomic back­ grounds. and his ability to draw previously divided communities together. Identified weaknesses included his wish to make every­ one happy when circumstances dictate com­ promise and his reluctance to act as the “bad guy” and a quirky sense of humor. After the LakeVille visitation, members Kettel. Lind and Woodman returned to the Lakewood Community. The remainder of the visitation team returned to Owosso to meet with additional members of their community at the law offices of Rebecca McClear. There, several citizens spoke about their concern with the tenure of Audet in Owosso, citing examples of him shuffling employees to areas where they could easily be eliminated without board approval, ignoring parent concerns to the point that complaints were filed and found valid by the State Department of Education, mis-stating facts regarding the number of stu­ dents leaving the district for school of choice, and running a district under a system of intim­ idation." « Remove geese Catholic church in humane way criticism unfair til ■ To the editor: To the editor: 1 would like to applaud the members of the Hastings City Council for the sensible and sensitive vote cast for alternative methods vs. hunting to solve the Canadian geese problem in Fish Hatchcry Park. My immediate reaction to the suggested hunt was red flags. This would be "pistol pecking" destruction by. of all people, our own Barry County Sheriff's deputies. The deputies actually suggested this "closed hunt" way of removing the unwanted geese. I realize that this method may still be used, so what really bothers me is the fact that the "closed hunt* wouldn't be shielded from view of our children or adults. And. I don't appre­ ciate witnessing the death/destruction or the flailing of wounded birds, birds which also mate for life. I know that geese can be a big messy prob­ lem. but please. Hastings City Council mem­ bers. continue to address this problem with more civil and humane means of control. Kay Doyle, Bellevue Regarding Justine McLean’s letter extoling “Dr. Death" (Dr. Jack Kevorkian) and con­ demning the Catholic Church along with Right to Life: 1 won't let such erroneous ideas pass. Catholics have no church requirement for giving. That is left up to your conscience. We have many large buildings built for the honor and glory of God, nearly all of which were built years ago. They need heal, light, elec­ tricity maintenance, just like anyone's home. Our clergy are not paid very well and they hate talking about money. In my 71 years. I never heard a sermon encouraging having more children. The Ten Commandments clearly state Thou shall not Kill. Right to Lifers of the Protestent and Catholic faiths condemn the killing of unborn babies and the deliberate termination of life at any age. The Catholic Church does not support any political party, but does support candidates who are Pro-Life. Get the facts straight. James P. Maurer. Jackson Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. Send a to the editor! Correction: In a story in last week's edition of the Banner, the enrollment for the Thomapple Kellogg School District was listed incorrectly. The actual count on the fourth Wednesday of September was 2,938. This shows the growth of the district of 28 students over last year. How to promote ‘good sports?’ There have been examples recently of poor sportsmanship by players and coaches at high school, collegiate and professional levels. What would you like to see done to improve sportsman­ ship on athletic teams? The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 PMahMb, Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division at J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacoba Fradaric Jacoba Presriert tAceProetoent Steven Jacob* Secrutary/Tteaeurer • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Etftor) Elaine Grtbefl (Assistant EdUot) Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Fran Fave-rman Linnea Isenhoff. Otsego: Ronald Triplett. Hastings: Ann Hamer. Middleville: Karen Hamilton, Hastings: Bill Thompson, Hastings: Ron Stadel. Hastings: Sandra Ponsetto KeWy Lloyd Marcie Westover Heather Reed * ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • OasaAed ads accepted Monday through Friday. 800 am to 530pm “I was at a game recent­ ly and it was awful. It is hard to know how to improve sportsmanship but I think the best players and coaches must work together on a single vision. “Some times politics plays into this, but the players and coaches can work together to make good sportsmanship a reality." “This should be a goal of all teams and coaches. It is terrible that it is not." "Players and coaches have to improve their atti­ tudes. Teams should be more inclusive and not just the popular students." “I think this is some­ thing that you have to start teaching kids when they join their first team and then reinforce it through their athletic career, even if it gets to the profession­ al level." “It is important to teach the rules when students arc young. I think we all have to be good sports, even if we arc just specta­ tors.” Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $20 per year m Barry County $32 per year n atfcmng counsel $35 per year eimtiere POSTMASTER Send address changes to. P O BceB Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Ctees Postage Pato at Hastnga, Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thtraday, October 20. 2005 - Page 5 FARM, continued from page 1------------out what is going on.” he said. Supervisor Robert Mack said at next month's meeting the board will have a repre­ sentative from the Department of Environmental Quality in attendance to Two opposites can instruct lawmakers While Democrats and Republicans in this slate and this nation continue to try to beat each others’ brains out and fail to do muchneeded problem solving. I hereby propose a radical, but plausible notion. The deaths last week of two very different area politically mind­ ed people could provide us with a lesson in humility, focusing on what's important and remaining true to one's self. Though these people were as different as night and day in the way they saw things. I submit they could have done a better job of trying to solve problems than our current crop of donkeys and elephants in Lansing Washington. and Justine 1 speak of Edgar McLean and Flectham For those who didn't notice. Mrs. McLean was an elderly woman in Hastings who wrote a large volume of letters to the editor over the last coupie of decades, Though many people thought she was out of her mind, she did win the respect of more than a few for being willing to steadfast share her views, regardless of Justine McLean how far off the main­ stream they may have been. Most folks regarded her with amusement when observing her pushing a shopping cart on downtown sidewalks, with her faithful companion, her dog “Sparky," riding the basket. It was hard to dis­ pute the notion she was eccentric. However, her yard was groomed impeccably and featured many colorful flowers, bringing much beauty to her residence at 512 West Clinton St and all who walked, drove or bicycled past it She became famous locally for her fierce anti-war stands and for her undying loyalty to Dr. Jack Kevorkian, the Michigan man who promoted assisted suicide. She often discussed these views very openly in her many letters, which did not prompt a lot of agreement, but did win grudging respect for daring to say things others would not. Edgar Fleetham was virtually 180 degrees away from Mrs. McLean on the political circle. He was a bedrock conservative, an old-fashioned gentleman who unabashedly promoted the virtues of the Christian right. Mr. Flectham set records for longevity in public service, as a township and county official. When he retired, he was the longest serving county commissioner in Michigan history. The last national issue he became involved with passionately was flag burning, back in the early 1990s. Though it was not a county matter, he conducted a spirited non-scientific poll of his own. ask­ ing just about everyone he knew or saw what they thought about it He reported in a letter to the editor that almost every one he spoke with and asked agreed that the American flag should be regarded as sacred and anyone who bums it should be arrested for desecration. When he retired, he was asked what his most proud accomplish­ ment had been as a public servant. He answered, without hesitation, insisting on prayer before each meeting of the Eaton County Board of Commissioners Edgar Fleetham. a longtime Sunfield resident, died last Wednesday in Lansing. Justine McLean died at her home in Hastings the same day. The two were virtually opposites in their political views, but common they shared a probably bond they never knew — a passion for what they believed, 1 suggest that despite differences the;r serious of opinions, they probably would have been together as able to work policy makers and public servants better than the vast majority of our current lawM r a . makers. Both McLean and M r . Fleetham also demonstrated respect for others. It continues to disgust Edgar Fleetham me that our two-party system has deteriorated into a sort of football game with a winner-take-all anitude and no respect for how you play the game and what you can accomplish for the public good. In Lansing and Washington, it's all about winning and beating the opposition into the dirt. It's all about money and power, not about what’s in the best interests of our citizens, how passing legislation will affect our lives and finding solutions to seri­ ous problems. Fleetham and McLean would have governed from opposite per­ spectives, but that’s how our Founding fathers imagined democra­ cy would work, as an argument among people from all walks of life and backgrounds, working together for the best legislation for the majority. I really don't think Michigan faces any issues it can't overcome. We just have the wrong leaders right now to get tie job done. Instead of worrying only about defeating the loyal opposition and gaining or maintaining control, our legislators and public ser­ vants would do well to worry instead about their integrity and their roles in making the United States of America a better place for our children and grandchildren. They should worry more 'bout underS where we m C OP? The public is invited to attend the first meeting of the committee Wednesday, Oct 26. answer residents' questions. In other business the Township Board: • Agreed to send out letters to residents who would be involved in the potential asses­ sor's plat. The project referreed to as the Chuck • Appointed June Doster and Karmen Nickerson to the township's advisory com­ detail at the meeting. Fogoros said he had mittee that will begin the early planning stages for a combination future township hall, fire station and community center building. Mack said there was a very low response from the community to join the committee, even though it was advertised in several areas. Fogoros (assessor’s plat), was discussed in spoken with several who would be affected by th? measure and they were “interested.” The board was working to schedule a time *o have a discussion on the assessor's plat with a surveyor and Jim McManus, director of the Barry County Planning and Zoning Department. RUTLAND, continued from page 1 port, as may to the benefit of the Township, the City of Hastings and Hastings Charter Township." • Adopted an ordinance outlining rules and regulations for the township ceme­ tery. Clerk Robin Hawthorne and Treasurer Sandy Greenfield voted against the ordinance. The cemetery fee schedule. Resolution 2005-41, was adopted 5-2, with Gary Roger and Rob Lee voting no. The fee schedule is as follows: $50 for the first two lots for a residents of the township; $100 per lot additional for a resident of the township; a resident of the township can purchase a lot for a deceased dependent or child for $50; a non-township resident lot is $350. The old fees were $50 for a township resident lol and $300 for a non-resident lot. • Adopted Resolution 2005-42 for a social security number privacy policy. For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269)945-9554 PARTICIPATE OUR Holiday Cheer Box Drive \\d iii 11’ r>Ru,n ii \ t r \ MU 11 \R\ HOI ID AY I would bet that even wittf Mr. Fleetham bc<b would have enough intqmty tfl things work. Perhaps our lawmakers tlould tale note. IN IT'S AS EASY AS 133 to make 1. 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Pick up your Starter Kit anytime from Oc'ober 18,2005 to November 18,2005. All Houmi Chelx Boxes must u UTVtNW TO THE FUNBUkL HOME IY NOVEMBER 18. 2005 TO ENSURE DELIVERY IN TIME KER THE HOLIDAYS what you can put in the Boxes that will be jeut to our troops) 2. Fill the Box with your choice of goodies and complete the Customs Form 3. Return the Box and the Customs Form to Wren Fui^ral Home and well send it off for you. WREN Funeral Home_________________ 1401 North Broadway at Woodlawn Avenue Hastings David C. Wren, Manager 269.945.2471 www.Wren-Funeral-Home.com Of Aiotawooos' Thanks to you... Girls ages 5-17 were able to participate in a variety of Girl Scout activities. 426 Thafs what matters Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center �P*ge 6 - Thursday, October 20. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film Ryerson Louden processing, . Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Riad. Dow ling. Ml 49050. Pmmot. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 xm.; Sunday School 11:0 xm.; Sunday Evening Service 6.00 p.nt; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 xm. and HIM) im.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. 49058 Senior Pastor Rev. V. r.i Clayton Garrison. Service Times: 9.00 xm. and 11:00 tm. & 6:00p.m (Smallgroup®on Island 3rd Sunday nights). Wednesday: Christian Education Classes. 7:00 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. MI 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 10:30 xm.; Sunday School. 9:30 a.m. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Member Church of rhe World­ Wide Anglican Communion." 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Res Fr Charles P. McCabe III. Rector Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship • 8 xm. and 10 xtn. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 xm Sunday Nursery Available at 10 xm. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 ml; Sunday School 11:00 xm.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. CEDAR ( REEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11XX) a.m.; Evening Service nt 6XX) p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.00 p.m QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 Wet. PxMor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday School 10 xm.; Sunday Worship 11 xm.; P.O. Bus 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9r5 S Bedford Rd. Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpole. Sunday morning worship service 9:45 xm. Nursery provid­ ed. Sunday evening “New Beginnings" starts at 5:15 with meal. 5*30 adult small group, youth group. kkis club. 6:30 praise service. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thux'ay noon Senior Meals. Men's group 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ's Quilters. Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays al 5:45 Coming in January, exploring spiritual gifts Bible study. Church website: coun­ try chapelume.org. FIRST B APTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie; Pastor Osborn. Minister of Music; Ryan White. Youth & Family; Dave Wood Sr.. Adult Ministries. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a.m.. Morning Worship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7XX) p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.n .. Aw ana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office lor information on MOPS. Praise & MixionChildren's Choir. Lad>cs Bible Studies Spoils Ministries and Senior Luncheons. MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOL1CCHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E Main Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor. Phone 795-9030 Sunday Maa. 3:30 pan. First Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m Confessions 30 minutes before Mass Rosary Prayer 30 minutes before Mass WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O Box 95. Woodland. Ml *8897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchippersDeMunter. Sunday Worship 9:15 xm. • Sunday School 10:30 xm. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9: 30 xm. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website www. bopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-8184XJ07. Church Secretary Treasurer. Linda Cobb. Office hours. Tuesday< Wednesday. Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10: 45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; Son Shine Preschool (ages 3 A 4); Tuesday. Thursday from 9-11J8 am, 12.-60-2JO pm; Wednesday 6 p.m. - Pioneers (meal served). Wednesday 6 p.m. - Jr. & Sr. High Youth (meal served). Wednesday 7 pm • Prayer Mtg. PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Delton. Ml 49046 • 269-671-4193. Pastor. Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 xm.; Worship Service 11 ajn.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m,; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m. ST. TIMOTHY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 9800 East BC Avenue. Richland. Mi 49083 Phone 269-629-9436 Euchansue service every Sunday. 9:30 xm. “This is my body given for you. Do this in remembrance of me * (Luke 22:19 NIV). Come share in the weekly Holy Communion - accepting Christ and being united with Him. sur­ rendering our lives to Him so that we may know His will and walk in His ways. We are located in a wooded setting, north of Richland on BC Avenue, between M-43 and Gull Lake Drive. All hopriml rhristiam are welcome to partici­ pate in the Holy Eucharist. We believe mat Christianity is a faith of inclusion, not exclusion. Therefore, you don't have to be an Episcopalian - just a believer. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E State Rd. (Corner of Slate Rd. and Boltwood St across from Tom’s Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling A Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nursery provided for all services. Sundays: Worship services 8:45 and 11:00 xm. Kids for Christ. IL-00 xm. Worship Service only for 3 A 4 yr. olds. A 5 yr-4th grade dismissed during SAINTS ANDREW A announcements. Sunday School MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ,,, f«aUa«8» K^Q^AAHi elec­ ANGLICAN CHURCH tives for Sunday Evening Service fcW p.nf!ll*NM8(£ 10 'xm.: 2415 McCann Rd (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 SCAMPS (Seniors). W^lwday a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Mid-Week, 6:30 p.m : Adults; Communion the 2nd Sunday of Sing N' Share. Pastor's Class. each month at this service). 11:00 Youth. 6th-l2lh grades, and Faith a.m. Holy Communion (each Weaver Friends. 4 yrs. thru Sth week), and Evening Prayer 6.-00 grade. Thursday: 9:30-11 xm. p.m. (May-August). We have a Senior Adult Coffee Hour weekly Wednesday 6:00 p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Even Prayer service and special 239 E. North Street. Hastings. Holy Days services as announced Phone 269-945-9414. Michael (please call the rectory for these Thurday, Oct. 20 - 3:45 p.m. times). The Rector of Ss. Andrew Clapper Kids; 5:45 p.m. Grace A Matthias is Rt. Rev. Devid T. Notes; 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir. Hustwick. The church phone num­ 7:00 p.m. Adventures. Saturday, ber is 269-795-2370 and the recto­ Oct. 22 - 4:00 p.m. Social ry number is 269-948-9327. Our Activities Hayride. Sunday. Oct church website is http://trax.to/ 236 - 800 A 10:45 xm. Holy andrewmatthias. W'e are part of Communion; 9:30 a.m. Sunday the Diocese of the Great Lakes School. Tuesday. Oct. 25 - 1:00 which is in communion with The p.m. Overeaters Anonymous; 7:00 United Episcopal Church of North pm Grace Bookies. Wednesday. America and use the 1928 Book of Oct. 26 • 10:00 xm. Common Prayer at all our servic­ Wordwatchers; 7:00 p.m. Holy es. Communion. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH HASTINGS FIRST UNITED 8950 E M-79 Highway. METHODIST CHURCH Nashville. Ml 49073. Pastor Don 209 W. Green Street. Hastings, MI Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning 49058. Office Phone (269) 945­ Celebration 10 xm. Fellowship 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office Time before the service. Nursery, hours are Monday-Thursday 9:00 children’s ministry, youth group, xm.-Noon and 1:00-3:00 p.m. adult small group ministry, leader­ Friday 9:00 xm.-Noon. Sunday ship training. morning worship hours: 9:30 LIVE' Under the Dome ABUNDANT LIFE Contemporary Service. 10:30 FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES Refreshments. 11:00 Traditional A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at Wonhip Sen ice. We offer various the Maple Leaf Grargc. Hwy M Sunday school classes at 8:15. 66 south of Assyria Rd.. 9:30 and II xm. Chancel Choir Nashville. Mrcu. 49073. Sun. rehearral is Wednesdays at 7 p.m.. Praise & Worship 10:30 xm.. 6:00 and the Praise Team rehearses on p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors FIRST PRESBYTERIAN David and Rose MacDonald. An CHURCH oasis of God’s love. “Where 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. Everyone is Someone Special." 49058. (269) 9*5-5463 Rev Dr For information call 1-616­ Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday 731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. Services - 900 xm. Traditional FAITH UNI FED Worship Services; 10:00 a.m. METHODIST CHURCH Coffee Hour. 10:10 xm. Sunday 503 South Grove Street. Delton. School - Preschool through Adult; Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623­ 11:20 xm. Contemporary Worship 5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and Services; 6:30 pjn. Middle High 11 xm. Sunday School for all ages and Senior High Youth Group at 9:45 xm. Nrrsery provided. Jr. Meetings. Nursery care is provid­ Church. Jr. as.d Sr. High Youth ed for both services, and during Sunday evenings. Sunday School! Visit us online at www.fpcofh.org and our web WOODGROVE BRETHREN log for sermons at http:// CHRISTIAN PARISH hastingspresbyterian.blogspot, 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor com/. October 20 - 8JO xm. Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair Women's Bible Study. October accessible and elevator. Summer 26-6:15 x*. Men’s Bible Study. School 9:30 a.m. and Worship 10:30 xm. No summer Sunday School. Youth activities: call for information. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions’* 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan SUNFIELD - Emily Jo Duits was bom July 26.1989; th.- second beloved daughter to Jeff &nd Selena Duits of Sunfield, passed away October 11.2005. Emily was a junior at Lakewood High School. She loved Jesus Christ her Lord and attended Kilpatrick United Brethren Church and youth group. Emily’s biggest love was her friends. If she wasn’t at one of Lakewoods sporting events with her friends, she was al their home or they were at hers. She loved going to bonfires with them and constantly talked to her friends on her phone or msn. She couldn’t get enough of her dear friends. She also loved music and dance and took classes at Center Stage dance academy. She was also a member of Ionia County Youth Advisory Committee. Besides loving her friends, she loved her family and extended family. She was espe­ cially close to her. sister Sarah and had found a brother figure in her life in Adam Wrubel. Her passion in life was oeing apart of Lakewood Volleyball- The entire Row I and family wa. cspedjpv d$ar to her bean. She also played fa rwut Volleyball Club of Grand Rapids and was a member on the National Team and went to Salt Lake City, Utah this summer to compete in the Junior Olympics. Emily’s life was full and all were blessed to have known her. She is survived by her parents. Jeff and Selena; her adored sister. Sarah and the brother in her heart, Adam Wrubel. She is also survived by her grandparents. Bob and Joyce Boom of Hastings. Pamela Mix of Woodland. Ken. and Diane Duits of Alto, great grandma, Wilma Townsend of Lake Odessa. Emily was preceded in death by her Grandpa Terry (Tate) Mix and Great-Grandpa Frank Townsend. Also survived by aunts and uncles: Greg and Tricia Duits of Woodland. Chris Duits of Sunfield, Eric and Peggy Boom of Sunfield. Emily also leaves behind many great aunts and uncles that she adored and many beloved cousins. Funeral services were held Saturday October 15. 2005 at the Lakewood High School. Lake Odessa, with Pastor Darrel Bosworth officiating. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the Emily Duits Memorial Athletic Fund. C/O RFH P.O. Box 36 Sunfield. Ml 48890. Pallbearers are Alex Erickson, Brad Elliott, Gibby Johnson. Adam Wrubel, Kyle Butler, Ben Stowell, Isaiah Bosworth, and Nick Wieland. The bur­ ial was in the Woodland Memorial Park. The family is being served by the Independent Family owned Funeral Home in Sunfield: Rosier Funeral Home, MapesFisher Chapel. For more information log onto www.legacy.com Kathleen M. Brooks TEXAS - Former Hastings resident. Mrs. Kathleen M. Brooks, passed away in Wooldridge Nursing Center. Corpus Christi, Texas on Thursday. September 29,2005. She was bom in Dyersberg, Tennessee. She married Dr. Fremont R. Brooks and moved to Hastings where Dr. Brooks set up his dental practice. Mrs. Brooks was a member of the First Method; st Church. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Galvan and son-in-law. Eddie Galvan. Corpus Christi, Texas; two grandsons. Jeffery M. Brewer and wife Joanna. Mooresville, North Carolina, and John G. Brewer, San Antonio. Texas; one granddaughter. Tava M. Foret and husband. David. Houston. Texas and six great-grandchildren. Burial was at Riverview Cemetery in Baldwinsville. New York. Arrangements were made by Cantu Funeral Home of Corpus Christi. Texas. DELTON - Ryerson Louden, age 92. of Delton, passed away October 13. 2005. at home with his family at his bedside. Ryerson was bora October 9, 1913 on the family farm in Barry Township; the son of Clare and Effie (Durn) Louden. An avid boxer in his youth; Ryerson would box 10 rounds, three times a week with his brother. Andy. On May 15, 1933; Ryerson married Madeline Cahill. Ryerson and Madeline were one of the 17 founding families that believed Delton need­ ed a Catholic church, and Sl Ambrose Catholic Church was formed in 1950. Ryerson and Madeline enjoyed dancing to big bands and they were framer grand mar­ shals of Delton Founders Day. A loyal employee of Post Cereal. Kalamazoo Stove, and Sutherland Paper Company, Ryerson mostly enjoyed being a fanner. He loved gardening, fishing, hunting, oil painting, driving his tractor and playing and watching ice hockey. He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years Madeline; sons. William (Florence) Louden of Kalamazoo, Tim (Dorothy) Louden of Richland, Dennis (Lois) Louden of Pine Lake; daughters. Zelma (Pat) Armintrout of Delton, and Mary (Edward) Finn of Delton; 15 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Ryerson was preceded in death by his sons. Tony and James; a brother, Andy; and sisters, Vesta Peters and Madeline Enzian and two great grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday, October 17. 2005. at Sl Ambrose Catholic Church, Delton. Rev. Fr. David Otto, celebrant. Interment Pennock Cemetery. Memorial contributions to St. Ambrose Catholic Church will be appreciated. Arrangements were made byWilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Oustine E. McLean HASTINGS - Justine E. McLean, age 89. of Hastings, died Wednesday. October 12. 2005, at her residence. T She was bom September 8? YM6 in Detroit, the daughter of Theodore rod Minnie (Rode) Hug. Justine moved to Hastings firm Ferndale in the early 70s. She was married to Ralph M. McLean in 1938 and he preceded her in death in 1989. A son. Joseph David McLean. aiJ her parents also preceded her tu death. Justine enjoyed her home in Hastings, working in the yard, taking care of her many flowers, and feeding the birds. Justine and her dog. Sparky, enjoyed walking around the town. Surviving are her daughters, Patricia Margaret (James) Behenna and Elaine Carol (Edgar) Greville, both of Laurel, Maryland; three grandchildren, Susan Fuller. Brenda Shell. Laura Shell; eight grandchildren. Megan, Alex, Nick. Julia, Jack, Molly. Daniel, and Natalie. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. MIDDLEVILLE - Jack Henry Kerns. P.E. age 73. of Barlow Lake. Middleville, went to be with ids Lord on October 17. 2005. He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence (nee Studeman). He is survived by his daughters. Jeanne (John) DeMeester of Kentwood. Jill (John) Trygier of Cincinnati, Ohio. Susan Wright of Barlow Lake, Jennifer (Richard) Peterman of Kentwood; seven grandchildren; his brothers, Karl (Marion) Kerns of Freedom. NH and Paul (Sharon) Kerns of Indianapolis, IN; sisters-in-law, Evelyn (Harold) Sturkin and Eleanor (William) Kelley and 12 nieces and nephews. Jack was bom on the shores of Lake Erie at Silver Creek. New York on February 20. 1932. He moved to Dunkirk. N.Y. and attend­ ed elementary and high school. He graduated from Fenn College in Cleveland. Ohio in 1954 with a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering. He went to work at Commonwealth Associates in Jackson. He met Florence Studeman the summer of 1954 and started dating at choir practice at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jackson. Jack and Florence were married on June 15.1955. He was drafted in July of 1955 and spent two years in the U.S. Army Chemical Corp, as an Assistant Mechanical Engineer at Rocky Mount Arsenal in Denver, CO. Jack moved back to Jackson, and contin­ ued to work for Commonwealth until 1963 when he moved to Grand Rapids, and worked for EUverraan Associates through acquisi­ tions ho firtt Greiner lot. and ti*n URS CorpjlipoB He'rHHd0IW.ofeinuing to consult on a part-time basis until 2003. Jack was active in leadership in the Michigan Society of Professional Engineers, ASHRAE, Kiwanis, and Builders Exchange among others. He was Michigan Society of Professional Engineers Western Chapter Engineer of the Year in 1995 and was select­ ed as a Fellow in the Michigan Society of Professional Engineers in 1999. A lifelong -hoir .-nember.be served as president and vice president ui the congregation of Grace LutheiMi Church and financial secretary of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. He was also treasure of the Barlow ■ Lake Association. He enjoyed woodwoAing. fixing anything, birdwatching, and life on u.* lake. He will be sorely missed by al! Services of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 22. 2005 at II a.m. at ijcod Shepherd Lutheran Church. 908 West Main St., Middleville, with Pastor Tony Sikora officiating. Internment at Coman Cemetery will follow with a luncheon afterwards at Yankee Springs Township Hall. Visitation is at Beeler Funeral Home, 9*4 West Main Street. Middleville, on Thursday. October 20 from 6-8 p.m. and Friday, October 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Memorials may be sent to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (Memorial Fund). Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home. Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities offering traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway jjy, Hastings. MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 20. 2005 - Page 7 United Way receives outpouring of donations and services from Barry County by Marcie Westover Staff Writer The outpouring of donations and serv­ ices from Barry County to evacuees of Hurricane Katrina and Rita has been “incredible". Barry County United Way Executive Director Lani Forbes said. “Barry County once again has bent over backwards to make things better for them (evacuees).” she said, "Their com­ ing out of this horrendous life-changing event and Barry County has become a safe haven.” The Barry County United Way has served a type of "hub" to access services and information for those displaced from the hurricane area. “We’ve done everything to working with other organizations, to actually reg­ istering people on the FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) web­ site,” she said. Currently, the Barry County United Way is working with over 20 evacuees that have been in the area. Forbes said team work has helped find placements for several evacuee individu­ als and families. One family down in Hickory Comers called because they needed help access­ ing services for an evacuated extended family of 10. Another family displaced from Louisiana is working through services to fii*d a permanent location. Many of the evacuees came to Michigan because they had family or friends in the region. Forbes said there is one family from Mississippi that is currently living with relatives, but plan to return home in the near future. Hurricane Rita has also forced many residents from their homes. There are two young children who are being pro­ vided services after they left Texas due to Rita. “We Really work closely with the DHS BOY, Grant Matthew Young, bom at Spectrum Health on Sept. 26. 2005 at 8:48 p.m. to Ryan and Gwen Young of Middleville. Weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Welcomed home by big sis­ ters, Kennedi and Jocelle. GIRL, Summer Leigh, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 28, 2005 at 10:26 am. to Bob ant' Tami Spoaible of Middleville. Weighing 10 lbs. 6 oz*. and 21 inches long. BOY, Camden Jeffery. bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept 7/, 2005 at 9:47 am. to Holly and Keith Carpenter of Nashville. Weighing 10 lbs. 1 1/4 oz. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Julia Isabel, bora at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 29.2005 at 2:47 p.m. to Lorena and Chris Walker of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 1/2 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, Caleb Ray. bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 29. 2005 at 1:45 p.m. to Ashley Jensen and Andrew Musser of Vermontville. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Saige Elizabeth, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 7. 2005 at 2:08 p.m. to Kimberly and Amos Rice of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Sophia Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct 7, 2005 at 7:26 p.m. to Laurie and Charles Sunior of Hastings. Weighing 10 lbs. 9 1/4 ozs. and 22 1/2 inch­ es long. BOY, Chanse Richard, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct 3, 2005 at 9:22 p.m. to Brianne and Dustin Courtney of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Chase Matthew, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 5. 2005 at 12:34 a.m. to Gregory and Katherine Rathbum of Vermontville. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 21 1/2 riches long. GIRL, Mia (Shay), bora al Pernock Hospital on Oct. 9. 2005 at 3:01 p.m. to Biaynee Seawait and Joshua Sutfin of Vermontville. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Ella Rose, bom al Pennock Hospital on Oct. 8. 2005 at 9:20 to Larry and Shelley DePriester of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 19.5 inches long. GIRL. Dekota Anne, bora at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 7. 2005 al 4:58 a.m. to Michelle and Chris Blough of Clarksville. Weighing 9 lbs. 0 ozs. and 22 inches long. Department of Human Services ,” she said. “We are the hub at this point, we look at the what the needs are. help them located what those needs are." Through the United Way evacuees have access to the Fresh Food Initiative, the homeless prevention program if need­ ed, and much more. The Michigan Association of United Ways has a program that keep the agen­ cies updated on the lasted information for residents. There are several steps evacuees follow in order to assess the services they need. "The first step is getting them regis­ tered with FEMA," Forbes said, "And we can either do it at our office or...we send then to the Red Cross Office (in Grand Rapids)? Evacuees are then given a’l allowance from Red Cross. FEMA is also doing more direct depositing into accounts, which means for many settling up local accounts. FEMA is paying for up to three months of rent or relocation. After that time FEMA can re-assess the situation to see if an additional months are needed. The Department of Human Services (DHS) then provides services like a bridge care for food, in come circum­ stance? cash assistance, or medical assis­ tance. "And DHS has been absolutely won­ derful in dealing with our evacuees,” Forbes said. She noted because there is no longer a local Red Cross office, the questions have now switched to the United Way. Two evacuee families have located jobs in Kalamazoo and are working to stay. Getting used to the cold weather is just another change. Another evacuee was forced from Tulane University and now is enrolled and living at Michigan State University. The Heart of West Michigan United Way had an evacuee on staff for around three weeks, the person has since returned south. Many other individuals and groups have stepped forward to offer their help. Dave McIntyre from WBCH was able to request movie tickets so the families have access to some joy. Carveth Village had program that col­ lected household items for the families as they settle into their new lives here in Michigan or back down South. The United Way also has access to dol­ lars for evacuees to help them meet other needs. Lee Elementary students $1,418 that they designated to be used for services in Barry County. When donating people have the option of designating funds to go directly to the hurricane affected areas. They can also have the dollars go towards services in Barry County benefit­ ing those evacuated, with any left over funds will be forwarded to the hurricane area as well. Forbes noted there are no administra­ tive fees taken out of these donated funds, all the dollars go toward those affected. "It really is a pulling together of all resources to provide this assistance," Forbes said. People have dropped off new items at the Barry County United Way office, that have been given quickly to the families in need. Forbes said people who would still like to donated new household items should call the United Way office to get a list of The BBB Reaches out to Military Families The Better Business Bureau is deeply grateful to the men and women of the armed force*. While members of the military save overseas protecting Americans, the BBB works on the home front to protect them against unsavory con artists. Too often, mili­ tary families fall victim to unethical business­ es seeking to take advantage of their steady paycheck, the absence of a family member serving overseas or their unfamiliarity with a new community. To better assist military families with a variety of consumer related issues, the BBB system has launched BBB Military Line. Bureaus are partnering with the U.S. military to encourage service members and their fam­ ilies to use the programs and materials of the BBB system. A special Web site at www.military.bbb.org provides access to BBB services and scam alerts for all four major branches of the military. By visiting the site, service members and their families can view information specially tailored to support their needs. They can sign up for Military Line alerts and newsletters, access a special BBB credit education pro­ gram. check BBB reports on more than two million businesses and charity organizations, and request bcip in resolving a dispute with a merchant The BBB's mission is to ensure that local businesses act with integrity and ethics and to report on companies that do not abide by BBB standards. Service members and their families are advised to be particularly careful of the following offers: • Advertisements for "guaranteed" loans that require a fee in advance. Such loan scams are illegal. Legitimate lenders never guaran­ tee you will get a loan before you apply • "Work at honk * schemes, such as stuffing envelopes, medical biffing or check process­ ing. These companies 'entice you with prom­ ises of lucrative jobs, and then take /our money. As a “check processing agent." you may end up paying for thousands of dollars in bad checks. • Payday loans. Payday lenders charge extraordinarily high interest rates. Military families should check out lower-cost borrow­ ing sources. • Identity theft has become a huge problem. Do not give you any personal information, such as your social security number or credit card numbers, unless it is a company you know and trust. • Enticing sweepstakes notices or prize offers. If you respond to the “you have won!” notice, you will invariably be asked to pay a fee of some sort and/or provide personal information or bank account numbers. Some so-called sweepstakes send out counterfeit cashier’s checks. The “winners” do not find out the checks aic bogus until weeks later. Ken Vander Meeden. local BBB of Western Michigan President noted. “Our regional BBB will assist military spouses residing in our region V'hile their spouse is on active duty elsewhere. Though we don't have an active large base in western Michigan we do have reservists serving on a regular basis. If extra help is needed by the family to address some problems contact us at www.WCSlcmmidugan.bbb.org or at bbbinfofe iserv.net. Service families who need assistance in the marketplace are encouraged to contact their local BBB or visit www.military.bbb.org (Know Your County Commissioners ------------------------------------------bMctNoJ-----------------------------------------(City of Hastings) Don Nevins. 512 W State Street. Hastings, Midi. 49058, phone (269) 948-8782 District No. 2 (Thomapple Twp. & Irving Twp.. P'ec. 2) James French. 171 Hunters Trail Court. Middleville. Mich 49333, phone (269) 795-9783, District No. 3 (Rutland Charter Twp. HopeTwp. 8 small area ol Barry Twn.) Sandra L James. 1388 Nrssaki. Hastings, Mich. 49058. phone 1299) 945-9402. District No. 4 (Carlton Twp.. Hastings Charter Twp.. Irving Twp. Free 1 8 a small portion of Woodland Twp.) Howard -Hoor Gibson, 1614 N M-43 Hwy.. Hastings. Meh 49058. phone (269) 948-8325 District No. 5 (Maple Grove Twp., Castleton Twp. and most ol Woodland Twp.) Michael Canton. 307 N. Main. Nashville. Mich. 49073. phone (517) 852-2070 District No. 6 (Orangeville Twp. & Yankee Springs Twp.) Clare Tripp, 11776 English Court. Shelbyville. Mich 49344, phone (269) 672-7474. District No. 7 (Assyria Twp., Baltimore Twp. & Johnstown Twp.) Thomas J. Wing. 15335 Wing Road. Bellevue. Ml 49021. phone (269) 660-0498 District No. 8 (Prairieville Twp, a most ol Barry Twp) Wayne H. Adams. 4665 E Orchard Rd . Delton. Meh. 49046. phone (269) 623-2457. County Administrator Michael C. Brown, phone (269) 948-4891. tax (269) 948-4884 whal is needed. The Barry County United Way office can be reached at 948-4010. Cash donations can still be made with a designation for the local area or Io go to directly to the hurricane affected area. The evacuees in Barry County come from a variety of areas, but none are from those evacuated to the Fort Custer area. Forbes said the community members that have decided to mentor evacuee fam­ ily are just wonderful people. A network of caring people - in the Southern Barry County area helped a large evacuee family access the services they needed. Ottilie Jacobsen said she faced wall after wall of no help, and finally broke through to services with the help of Barry County United Way Director Lani Forbes. She initially became involved in the help effort with the collection and distri­ bution of supplies by a Gobles church. The church filled a school bus with supplies and took it to the devastated area. On the return trip eight evacuees came along. Several of the evacuees dispersed to family members across the region but four remained. The four remaining were soon joined by other family members. A Gobles family, and family and friends of Michelle Baird were also key in helping out the evacuated family. Also instrumental in helping the family access services, information and needed supplies was Betty Kirch and her friends and family of Richland The group worked together tu provide supplies, services and help to the family in Michigan and those in the hurricane devastated area. “If anyone needs help," Jacobsen, “Then I help." Jacobsen noted the family has been very thankful for the help then have been provided and are very glad to be in their new home. The number services that have been requested and. met. while still addressing the normal issues Ban;' County faces. Mezeske 5 generations (Back row) Harold James. Everett, PA. Brent Mezeske. Manistee. Ml; (front row) Ida James. Hastings, holding Lauren Olivia Mezeske and Joni James Mezeske. Kaleva. Marriage " Jjfienses Michael Stirling Thiel, Middleville and Nikki Lynn Moore. Kentwood. Randall Ray Bogue. Wax land and Tamm) Kay Adah. Wayland. Chaties Franklin Vincent. Delton and Lots Mane Burr. Hastings. Eric Alan Meek. Middleville and Casey Jo Pennepacker. Hastings. Ernest Lee Himes. Middleville and Amanda Marie Yahnka. Middleville. Brandon William Peters. Olivet and Elizabeth Erin Potter, Nashville. Kyle David Estep, Galesburg and Amber Jo Mikolajczyk. Hastings. Jeremy John Casteel. Middleville and Alicia Anne Count. Middleville. Jason Jay Rowley. Middleville and Angela Kay Feirick. Middleville. Teny Michael Kellogg. Middleville and Kristy Lynn Reed. Middleville. The Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County INVITES YOU TO ATTEND ITS Artist Reception & Preview of the Art Auction will de held on Thursday, October 27, 2005 Ans navciwry •uitatng in rtsn naicnwry from S:30 - 8:M> pun. Call Io Romtvo Your toots TodayI AND INVITES YOU TO ATTEND ITS 11 th Annual Art Auction on Saturday, November 5, 2005 Middle Villa Inn Middleville Please join us for our major fundraising benefit of the year to support the arts and youth in our community Buongiorno! 269/945/2002 toebcOwmanet ww« ttxxrxjppieorijcourot org Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! • Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 �Page 8 - Thursday. October 20. 2005 - The Hastings Banner j^nnie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchell! and Marcy Sugar the The local historical society met last Woodland Women's Study Club takes Thursday evening with only a dozen pres­ for more than a century. Finally, contact place on Saturday. Oct. 22 Tickets are ent to hear Jesse Fox of Greenville relate available at any of the host houses, and some club members have tickets. The Ionia County Health Clinic will be was made with Congressman Vem Ehlers. This brought almost immediate action and the railraod is now willing to grant the per­ Montcalm Community College on the road homes lour sponsored The by stories Heritage of the Village on development of campus of the house, which has stood on Third Avenue held next Wednesday. Oct. 26, at the base­ ment of Central United Methodist Church. Also next week, the depot complex will between Sidne and Crystal. Their first gift mit. Now as soon as the utility companies can coordinate with the railroad and the was a one-room school, complete with roof is removed, the house will be on its desks. Other buildings began coming their way to a spot behind the depot. Once that be open on Saturday. Oct. 2. from 10 a.m. is removed. Central UMC can proceed with leveling of the ground to make the io 2 p.m. The genealogy library will be way. such as the Sidney Township Hall, the McBrides depot with freighthouse incor­ open. The “Firs! Families” banquet will be porated into its length, a doctor's house, a rest of the lot available for grassy parking. held that evening at the Ionia County Church of Christ near the freeway. Sixteen log house with plastered walls, other build­ ings have been put to use in an altered The north lot where a gray house stood gels frequent use now for cars. new members will join the ranks of people usage. Two small shops were attached to A Grand Rapids Press article states that who have proved their ancestry in the the side of another budding sc they came with only three sides. They have added a bandstand and a new church, the size of the hurricanes in the gulf states have put a for which was dictated by the length of the Humanity of the l^akewood district had a pews they had been given a few years ear­ lier. The long pews were cut in half and the big dam on the Grand River at Lyons have vanished for Michigan. The dam is deteri­ county by the end of 1880. All previous members also are invited to attend. The dinner to benefit Habitat great turnout Saturday at the Zion Lutheran Church. Their Swiss steak was very tender and their homemade pies were tasty. The other food also was good. The annual walking tour of the village was slated to take place early this week for high demand on federal funds for disaster relief, so money hoped for to remove the orating and it would result in some flood­ cut ends were secured to the outer walls so ing were it to give way. Futhermore. along there would be a center aisle. They expect there will sometime be a request for a several stretches of the river, houses have Deen built to have views of the water where wedding to be held there. They have a the river is wide. One wonders how many trees are submerged along its route cemetery with real headstones, but there fourth-graders at West Elmcntary School. are no bodies. They have used some cre­ Rev. Mary Schippers-DeMunter was the Last week a member of the historical soci­ ative methods of fund-raising to maintain guest pastor at Central UMC last Sunday ety went to the school and showed slides of the village. With Montcalm Community because of a health problem the Rev. Dr. things old and things new to show how the College on the same property, they have Donald Ferris was having. She is pastor of town used to look in contrast to the current access to all manner of tools, and even Woodland UMC. buildings. This visual show was to help manpower at times. It was a fun evening prepare the students to interpret what they for those present. The next meeting will engagement would sec on their walk, which would cul­ feature the memory trees, with those who minate at the depot and new freight station, have provided colorful ornaments to be Lakewood gradual Daniel Tidball and Katie Baumann, who will be married on where John Waite would give them more present to hang the baubles as the names Dec. 17. She is a Hudsonville resident, a information. The fourth-graders in return are called. The historical society has waited for decorate Round the the buildings Town, for Christmas which comes in November. The Grand Rapids Press carried an annmouncement for graduate of Zeeland High School and Hope months for the CSX railway to grant access College. It was reported that more than 1,000 for passage over the tracks for the Hosford attended the Saturday forenoon funeral service for Miss Emily Duits, 16, of Health Line by Scott B. Brasseur. M.D. . • 1OO5 West t.rlcn street Il.tstin*’*. Mi<-htq;/fTM9OS8 Telephone:. 2<»9 945 24 19 internal Medicine BIRD "AVIAN" FLU Would you explain a little about viruses and tell me if I need to worry about the bird flu In the news lately? gym. Her family connections reach far. She was well known for her prowess on the volleyball court and elsewhere at school. The Saturday Press carried a photo and brief story J&om the wedding Jdf;, Rob Krtiisen^ and, Laura. KeHey of Jeiison. Schoolmate friend Sam .Strater was best man. Among the other attendants were the groom's sisters, Karen Kruisenga and Cynthia Rankins, as well as Michael Rankins. Workmen haveieen making some initial moves toward remodelling of Walker Pharmacy but the store was closed all day Saturday to allow them unhindered lime. The busy store has many people working at As of October 10, 2005, there has been a significant outbreak of bird flu among domesticated poultry in Asia. Only 117 cases of human illness with "bird flu" virus have been noted of whom 60 have died. All of them had significant exposure to infected animals and no documented case of human to human transmission has occurred yet. Also, there has not been any documented case of the virus in the United States. The infected poultry in Asia is being quarantined as best as possible and human exposure is being limited. If this virus does begin spreading human to human, a pandemic (world wide infection) could occur. Currently no vaccine is available and treatment will be symptomatic and supportive if human infection occurs. The last flu pandemics occurred in 1968,1957 and 1918. Scott Brasseur, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician for medical advice before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. Why no gift? Dear Annie: I have been friends with "Lindsey" for 30 years. She has seven children. and 1 have been invited to all of their weddings and showers, and have sent gifts whether I've attended or not. My son recently' ttiltfriW',' Itiij Lindsey attended the wedding, but did no? bring a gift. She also didn't give a shower gift. I know it's not the money. She can afford a nice present. Should I ask her about it? - Confused Neighbor Dear Confused: No. It's still possible :hat Lindsey will send a wedding gift, buc even u* her behavior is ungenerous, you are no: enti­ tled to demand a gift or an explanation. A guest gives a wedding present because she. wishes the couple well. We hope Lindsey will come through. ago. the back wall was moved to incorpo­ rate space that was formerly used by the produce department of Carl's Supermarket. Aid to alcoholics The white and gray walls of Sanderson Signs was merely a temporary state of affi- Dear Annie: I read the letter from "No Name, No State." the 14-year-old girl with the alcoholic mother. My divorced mother started drinking when 1 was 10. I grew up wondering if I would find her dead when I got home from school, and worrying what she might do to embarrass me in front of my friends (walking around naked in a drunken stupor was one of those things). I am so grate­ ful for one of my mother’s friends (a psychi­ atric nurse) who let me cry on her shoulder. After 25 years of watching Mom drink my siblings and I tried an intervention. Although she knew it meant she could no longer see her grandchildren. Mom refused help. One day, a few weeks after starting an antidepressant, she stopped drinking and never had another. 1 am grateful for the three sober years we had before she died. I would like to encourage that girl to heed your advice and seek support, and also have Dad talk to Mom’s physician. Lastly, I hope all adults will be kind and supportive to the children of known alcoholics. Their presence in a confused child's life could make a world of difference. -- R.A.S. in Tallahassee. Fla. Dear R.A.S.: We hope our readers will look out for these children, and also consider the possibility that depression may be the under­ lying problem. Thank you for your compas­ sionate advice. ars. The building since has been painted s real blue. More than thirty Alelthians met earlier this month in Fellowship Hall of Central UMC. The program for the evening was brought by a Caledonia threesome — the Kromps. The title was “11 Classic Songs for The Young at Heart." They had a very enjoyable repertoire, with which their There are more than a hundred types of Influenza A viruses but only three typically are able to "infect" humans. When scientists talk about "bird flu", they are referring to those types that occur mainly in birds and do not usually infect humans. So it would seem that humans shouldn’t need to worry about the bird flu at all even if poultry is involved. Unfortunately, one of the “tricks" that viruses can do is to change spontaneously into a different type that may very well be able to infect humans and cause severe illness. Dear Annie: My girlfriend and I are both 34 and have been dating for three years. "Sheri" does not work and rarely gets up before J in the afternoon. She lives in a house that her family owns and receives child sup­ port from her ex-husband. She also has me to pay her bills. 1 am totally devoted to Sheri and love her son as my own. The problem is for the past three years. I have been taken advantage of. My family and friends are sick of talking to me about Sheri. They think I am crazy for wanting to be with a woman who steps on me. Every time she hurts me. I swear I'll never go back, but 1 always do. It's like an addiction. For example, several months ago. my grandfather died suddenly. Sheri refused to attend the funeral, and while l was at the serv­ ice. she used my credit card to order $5,000 worth of clothes online. I forgave her. She said she wanted to get married, so I bought our wedding rings. The day after booking the hall. Sheri picked a fight. Now 1 find myself on the bottom of the roller coaster again, wondering why I want to be with someone who hurts me so much. What is wrong with me? - Loving and Hardheaded in Wyoming Dear Hardheaded: You already know you like being needed, you can't admit you made a mistake, and underneath it all. you don't think you deserve better. You are enabling Sheri's manipulative behavior. You want to be her knight in shining armor. She sees you as an easy mark. Consider counsel­ ing to learn why you think so little of yourself and how to form healthier relationships. Good luck. Sunfield, at the Lakewood High School any one time in a smal space. Some years Viruses are actually small strings of genetic information wrapped in a protein coat. They are not “alive" like bacteria or fungus therefore they cannot be killed. They can only be managed by affecting their ability to multiply and infect others. Viral diseases such as the flu are spread by contact with others that have the flu virus typically through saliva. All types of Influenza A are found in the intestine of wild birds but although wild birds typically do not get sick from the flu viruses they carry, they can expose domestic poultry, such as turkeys and chickens. Once domestic poultry is exposed, it spreads rapidly to all the local poultry supply. Wanna be wanted audience was invited to sing along. The Max Deckers and the Perry Stowells were hosts. On Wednesday. Oct. 26. Mary Norrice will have another birthday anniversary. Her address is 11984 Stanton Road, Sumner, MI, 48889. She was the wellknown Avon lady for years after she and her husband managed the D & C store at the same time they had a boat livery on Jordan Lake. VOLLEYBALL Barry County YMCA 2005 Coed Volleyball Scores Dead Frogs ................................................ 16-2 Prime Time ................................................ 11-7 Sunsetters.................................................... 8-10 Bosleys ...................................................... 8-10 You Guys Serve........................................ 2-16 YMCA of Barry County Volley Standings A League Dig It..........................................................24-0 J&D Construction .................................. 20-4 Mike's Aces.............................................13-11 Walker. Fluke. Sheldon........................11 -13 Hastings Orthopedics .............................2-22 Rozema ...................................................... 2-22 B League Net Results ................................................ 17-7 Ranger Die.................................................. 16-8 OTT/Hastings Bowl............................... 13-11 Cascade Home Improvement ...............7-17 Progressive Graphics............................... 7-17 Slick spouse? Dear Annie: Please help. I may have made a huge mistake, and now I don't know what to do about it. I am a 40-year-old female, married for one year to "Yancy." I have no children of my own. but my husband has a 14-year-old son from his first marriage. Yancy and 1 had a whirlwind romance. He totally swept me off my feet. I love him very- much. He is kind, considerate and extremely loving, and we have a wonderful marriage. But now I'm not sure I can trust him. We dated for six months before we mar­ ried. I recently found out from his ex-wife that he was dishonorably discharged from the service - and that he's been terminated from nearly every job he’s held in the past 13 years for lying or suspicion of theft. Nothing has ever been proven regarding the theft, and frankly. I don't believe he would steal any­ thing. 1 told Yancy that even though this all hap­ pened before we met, I was uncomfortable that he withheld the information. He replied that he didn't think it was relevant, since it was so long ago. He swore there was nothing else he hadn't told me and promised never to lie to me again. I am so confused. My first marriage was physically and mentally abusive, so I ques­ tion my judgment. Did I go from the hying pan into the fire? - Wounded in Love Dear Wounded: Maybe. It’s possible that Yancy has turned over a new leaf, but unfor­ tunately, his word is no longer good enough. The dishonorable discharge may be old news, but his job history is another story. Since you haven't had any problems in your 18 months together, we vote for giving him the benefit of the doubt, but let him know that one more surprise means counseling, and possibly a lawyer. No thanks, Dad Dear Annie: 1 read the letter from "Wife of Sad Dad in Colorado," who said her husband wanted to stop giving gifts to the teenage children because they never sent thank-you notes, school pictures or report cards. The reason the kids don't include Dad is because he has chosen to be elsewhere. Mom is the one who works full time and still man­ ages to go to all the basketball games, school plays and band concerts. It's not Dad who drives miles every day so they aren't late for practice. It's not Dad who keep* their schedules straight, makes lunches, buys school sup­ nlies and attends teacher %th<Pkidm<fe ’^ meetincs. "idflPp^war rtrtd'W fiferftrig bruise when they’re worrying about paying for col­ lege. Parents reap what they sow. - Total Mom in Ohio Dear Mom: You have a point, but most readers said we gave the impression that the boys didn't have to write thank-you notes. Hardly. We said such things need to be taught or they aren't likely to be done. Here's more: From Memphis: You said the writer was expecting too much from teenage boys. Wrong to the infinite degree. It IS the moth­ er’s fault, and the boys are being raised to be ungratc-ful. If they are still harboring resent­ ment because of inc divorce, they should get counseling. It s even pceriNe they aren't get­ ting the gifts. Nkybe Mom k some sort vengeful viper who v.^nts the boys to think Dad is a jerk. Midwest: I think a little humor would help. Dad should phone his sons on his birthday and announce that he's calling to co lea his "Happy Birthday” wish. He might lot them know that he then expeas them to cill him when their birthdays are approaching to remind him to send a gift. No call, no gift. I think you get the drift - be proactive, let them know in a positive way. and make fun out of it Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net. or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190. Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE, INC. Stay informed on local events... Subscribe to The BANNER! Call... 945-9554 �The Hump Banner — Thunday. October 20.2005 — Page 9 Financial FOCUS Welcome Corners School District No. 6 Carlton Township, Barry County By Joyce Wetabrecht The Welcome Comers Schoo’ was located three miles north of Hastings in Carlton Township on land owned by James Monroe Leach. In August 1854. Mr. Leach leased the property to Carlton Township to be used for a school “for 99 years from that date.” If the property was no longer used for a school, it would revert to Mr. Leach or his heirs. It was called the Leach School until it eventually became the Welcome Comers School. The first school building was a small red schoolhouse which was moved across the road about 1890 and was used for a church. Later it became part of the Welcome Comers Grange Hall. The Welcome Comers School was built in 1890 and used for school purposes until 1953. when a modem two-room school was built on Welcome Road (east of the former site). The original school became the property of J. Monroe Leach in 1953. Later it was sold and is being used for* family residence. The old school was equipped with desks of different sizes, blackboards with erasers and chalk, a heating stove that burned coal or wood, a pail of drinking water with dipper, cupboards for lunch pails and hooks for coats and caps. The teacher's desk was at one end of the room, on a platform, with “recitation" chairs in front of it Large framed pictures of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln were on one wall and a laree clock on anoth- School opened at 9 a.m„ with everyone standing to recite the “Pledge of Allegiance" followed by singing from a “Knapsack.” The school day was divided into 10- or 15-minute recitation periods for each of the eight grades. The attendance varied from 20 to 40. The older pupils often helped the younger ones with their words or numbers. In the earlier days teachers were hired for only a a threemonth term. fall, winter or spring. Usually a man taught the winter term when the older pupils were free from farm tasks and could attend. A prospective teacher was required to pass the teachers' exam given by the County School Commissioner and was given a spe­ cial certificate for teaching in a country school Sometimes the teacher was. younger than some of the students. . .. Subjects for the lower grades were writing, spelling, reading and numbers. Beginning with the fourth grade, others were added as time allowed - such as history, physiology, geography, orthography and agriculture. In these days textbooks were not changed so often as they are now. nor did the school fur­ nish the books. They were shared or handed down in the family. The seventh and eighth grade examinations were abolished when the bus system was begun for transporting those grades in to the Hastings School system. The names of some of the teachers since 1900 were: Belle, Barnum Wellman. Charles Hill, Don Putman, Lillian Matthews, Nellie Shively, Acelia Pennock. Libby Leach Fuller. Henry Gaskill Hattie Andrus. Clark Bender. Melissa Warner. Diantha Falconer Malloy, Mary Sisson Messer, Eliza Rogers Sisson, Sarah Sponable McIntyre, Sarah Striker, Frances Allerding, Peter Allerding. Bertha Matthews, Maude Smith, Edna Trego, Vera Beck. Marie Cole. Doris Holcomb, Lagretta Sisson, Mildred Dolph, Aline Frisbie, Lois Wickham, Ruby Cogswell. Greta Cogswell and Ken Schantz. 1919-1920 - Had hoc lunch during winter months. Cleaned yard, set out flowers. Need larger playground, teacher's desk. Building needs painting inside and out with different lighting system. (Teacher’s suggestion). School Inspector’s report for 1864 - 52 children 5-20 years. 28 attended school - five weeks. Teacher: Susan Dunham five weeks, $9. Other expenses $20. Director E. Bump. Welcome Corners District #6 FR 1906- 1907 1907- 1908 1908- 1909 1909- 1910 1910- 1911 1911- 1912 1912- 1913 Bertha Matthews Florence Babbitt Edna B. Trego Edna B. Trego Edna B . Trego Edna B. Trego Edna B. Trego Dertha Matthews 1913- 1914 Maude W. Smith 1914- 1915 Maude W. Smith 1915- 1916 Maude W. Smith 1916- 1917 1917- 1918 1918- 1919 1919- 1920 1920- 1921 1921- 1922 1922- 1923 1923- 1924 1924- 1925 1925- 1926 1926- 1927 1927- 1928 1928- 1929 1929- 1930 1930- 1931 1931- 1932 1932- 1933 1933- 1934 1934- 1935 1935- 1936 1936- 1937 1937- 1938 1938- 1939 1939- 1940 1940- 1941 1941- 1942 1942- 1943 1943- 1944 1944- 1945 1945- 1946 1946- 1947 1947- 1948 1948- 1949 1949- 1950 1950- 1951 1951- 1952 1952- 1953 1953- 1954 1954- 1955 1955- 1956 1956- 1957 1957- 1958 1958- 1959 1959-1960 1960- 1961 1961- 1962 1962- 1963 1963- 1964 1964- 1965 Vera M. Beck Maude W. Smith Maude W. 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October 20, 2005 - The Hastings Banner LEQAL NOTICES jwfj k PRAIRIEVHJjTtOVYNSHIP Regular Meeting October 12, 2005 Hope Township Board Meeting Synopsis FORECLOSURENOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ Oct 10,2005 THIS NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION DEBT. AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE All board members present, 3 guests Approved previous minutes, standing reports and Mis Approved Guernsey Snowplowing tor win­ Meeting was called to order at 7 00 p.m. Roll Cal. Present: Supervisor Herzog, Treasurer Nottingham and Trustees Ritchie and Kennedy ter 05-06. disinterment at Cedar Creek Cemetery, NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALu Default has been Adjourned at 7:18 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough. Clerk Cherry Valley Road. Middleville. Mctugan 49333. to made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeremy M Levandoski and Elizabeth A. CHOICEONE BANK, a Michigan banking corpora­ Levandoski Attested to by tion. of 109 East Division. Sparta. Michigan 49345. and park snow plowing by Bechtel Absent: Clerk Nchots 6 members at the public Approved agenda. Approved minutes. September 14 • regular meet­ ing; September 27 - special meetings Public comment None Received Commissioners report. Received BPH and Pine Lake Fire Department Defaul* has beer made in the terms and cona­ tions of a Mortgage made by DOUGLAS J EZINGA and DARCI EZINGA, husband and wile, of 6025 Mortgagee Patnoa Atoen. Supervisor The Mortgage is dated May 4.1999. Michigan on May 11. 1999. as Instrument number dated August 25. 2003 and recorded August 28. 2003 in Instrument Number 1112279. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mort­ and ts recorded m the Office of the Register of Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting Oct 11,2005 Sa Board members present. Bassett absent; Commissioner Gibson. Lani Forbes Approved consent agenda Received Treasurer s Report Adopted Resolution tor United Way Adopted Ordinance 05-001 ‘Cost Recovery Ordinance.* Fremevilte Police Report placed on Me. Parks report received Public hearings; Shetp Lake Drive Special Assessment district 05-01. Voted to not continue with Sheip Lake Drive Special Assessment Approved ordinance *123 - rezoning of Hemlock Island Appoint Supervisor Herzog. FOIA officer Adopted 2005 Cost Recovery Fee Schedule Approved 3% salary increase for assessor Adopted 2006 Salary Schedule Set Nov. 8. 2005 at 730 p.m. tor 2006 Budget Appoint Assessor Armintrout. Land Division offi­ cer. Approve Deficit Elimination Resolution Public Comment: None. Received Board reports Approved bdts in the amount of $78,680.54 Meeting adjourned at 8 05 p.m. Vickey Nottingham. Treasurer Attested toby: Mike Herzog, Supervisor Amended 2005 Budget .n Township Board Cost Center Paid outstanding Mm Meeting adjourned at 9 p.m. Bonnie Cruttenden. Clerk Attested to by: Jim Brown. Supervisor Deeds tor the County of Barry and State of 1029390. The sum claimed to be due and owing on gage the sum of Eighty-One Thousand One the Mortgage as of the date ol this Notice is EightyOne Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Sa Dollars and 88'100ths ($81.566 88) including principal and Hundred Ninety-Four and 83/100 Dollars ($81,194 83) including .merest at the rate of 6.50% interest the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on win be foredosed by a sale of the mortgaged prom­ ises. or some part of them, at public vendue at the Thursday, the 10th day of November. 2005. at 1.00 p.m. tn the afternoon, local time, said Mortgage win Barry County Courthouse in Hastings to Barry be forectosed at a sale at pubic auciioc. to the high­ 2005 The premises are located in the Township of est bidder at the East door of the Courthouse at 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (that Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described being the place of holding Circuit Court in said Mortgage, or so much thereof as may be rv-cessary recorded plat thereof in Liber 5 of Plats, on Page 95 The redemption period shall be 0 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined to pay amount due on the Mortgage, together with abandoned m accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. interest, legal costs, and charges and expenses, may be paid by the undersigned necessary to pro­ in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind tect its interest Said premises the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there m a simultaneous resolution with the bor­ County), at the premises and land described m the Barry Township. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN are situated in Thornapple County. Michigan, and are described as follows: PARCEL A BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 8. TOWN 4 NORTH. CE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE; TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. B.ARRY COUN­ TY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: RANGE 10 WEST. NORTH 130 FEET. THENCE WEST 335 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 130 FEET, THENCE EAST 335 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING which was adopted by the Township Board of Prairieville Township at its meeting held on October 12. 2005. SOUTHEAST CORNER THEREOF. THENCE WEST 335 FEET. THENCE NORTH 130 FEET, MCTfON L RCTQWIHC OF FWOFFBTY IN LAND SECTION 7, This section amends Section 5.1 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to unplatted land in Land Section 7 so as to rezone the approximately two acre parcel of land generally described as Hemlock Island in Pine Lake in Prairieville Township from the *A" Agricultural District zoning classification to the "R-2' Medium Density Residential District zoning classification. THENCE EAST 335 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 130 FEET. TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. PPN: 08014-008-013-00 Commonly known as 6025 Cherry Valley Road. Middleville. Ml 49333 The redemption penod shall be six (6) months SEQlfiELILJEnnAlIUXX The provisions of this Ordinance are severable. from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ This Ordinance doned in accordance urth 1948 CL 600.3241, in shall take effect eight (81 days following publication alter adoption. All ordinances or parts of ordinances which case the redemption period shall be 30 days in conflict with this Ordinance art repealed. from the date of such sXt. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of this Ordinance has been posted in the office of the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address set forth below and that copies of this Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the office of the Prairieville Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular working days following the date of this publication. Dated September 30. 2005 ChoeceOne Bank. Mortgagee Ingnd A. Jensen. Attorney tor ChoceOne Bank Law. Weathers & Richardson. PC. 333 Bridge Street NW. Suite 800 Grand Rapids. Michigan 49504 Normajean Nichols. Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 S. Norris Road Delton. MI 49046 (269) 623-2664 09546020 REGULAR BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 12, 2005 - 730 PM Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance TOWNSHIP OF BAHRY COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL Brooklodge Road Improvement Special Auesement District No. 1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that tl»e Township Board of the Township of Barry. Barry County. Michigan, having resolved its intention to proceed on petitions filed with the Township to make certain public improvements consisting of asphalt paving and related improvements to that portion of Brooklodge Road, between Hickory Road and Sheffield Road, which is a public road within the Township (the "Improvements"), has made its final determination of a special assessment district which consists of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefitted by the Improvements and against' which all or a portion of the cost of the Improvements shall be specially assessed: Brooklodge Road Improvement Special Assessment District No. 1 Lots and Parcels Numbered: 08 03-027-006-00 08 03 027 012-00 08 03 028-096-00 08-03-028^96-70 OJV03 028-096-85 08-03-028 09^90 06X0X04-001-11 0843 034 002-20 0843434402-40 08-03434402 50 08-03 034-003-01 08-03434-003-02 084343!40740 08-03 150-101 -00 0843 150 OiM 00 0843-150-007-00 0843427 00901 0843427412 10 08-03-028496 20 0843428496-75 0843434-001-12 084343400230 084343440300 08 03 034 003 30 0843 150402 00 0843 150405-00 0843-150408-00 0843-027 009 02 0843427412-20 0803428-096 80 0843434-001-10 0843434402-10 0803 150 00340 0843-15040640 0843-15000940 County. Michigan at 1:00 pjn. on November 3, as: Lot 18 of Pine Haven Estates, according to the rower In that event, your damages. if any. are lim­ ited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale Dated October 6, 2005 ORLANS ASSO­ CIATES PC Attorneys for Chase Home Finance LLC. successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Ate No. 310.0234 ASAP725453 10/6. 10/13. 10/20. 10/27 ■Mcrn PARCEL B PART OF THE SOUTHEAST OF IM. OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4. SECTION 8 TOWN 4 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING 130 FEET NORTH OF THE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a summary of an Ordinance. being Ordinance No. 123. per annum Under the power of sate contained m Under the power of sale contained m said including the attorney lee. and also any sums which oomoom Husband and Wife, to Chase Home Finance LLC successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, Present: Lyons. Lee. Rogers. Hawthorne. Flint. Greenfield and Carr and six guests. Approved amended agenda by voice vote Minutes of the September 14. 2005 Regular Board Meeting approved. Vouchers and payroll approved tor payment. Treasurer’s report tor September accepted by voice vote Adopted Ordinance #2005-107, Rutland Charter Township Cemetery Ordinance by roll call vole. Adopted Resolution #2005-41. Cemetery Feo Schedule by roll call vote. Adopted Resolution #2005-42. Social Security Number Privacy Pokey by roi cal vote. Adopted Resolution #2005-43. Resolution of Support lor the Joint P lanning Commission by roll call vote Meeting adjourned al 10:12 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Robm Hawthorne. Clerk Attested to by. Jim Carr, Supervisor 09546066 PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Defauff has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by TOMMY L. ROSENBERG, a single man. to Woodhams Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee. dated September 18. 1992. and recorded on September 24. 1992. to Liber 555, on Page 14. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mort­ gagee to Amerthome Mortgage Corporation, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of THIRTY THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY SEVEN AND 50/100 DOL­ LARS ($30,677.50), including interest at 8.50% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Barry has made and certified a special assessment roll for the special assessment district, which roll sets forth the relative portion of the cost of said rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In a»et event, your damages. If any, shall be tend­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Defautt has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Paul L Hawkins, a single man. original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee tor tender. Mortgagee, dated April 26. 2004, wd recorded on April 29. 2004 m instrument 1126594. m Barry county records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Ntne Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Four And 57/100 Dollars ($89,554.57). wxAxF tog interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice ts hereby given that said mortgage wtil be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1:00 PM. on October 27. 2005 Said premises are situated m Charter Township of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: A parcel of land located to the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 35 to Town 3 North and Range 8 West adjoining the Fasterty boundary of the church property said property being desenbed as follows Beginning at a point on the North line of said Section 35. said point being 23 Rods West of the Northeast comer of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 35. running thence South 181.5 feet thence North 54 degrees 54 min­ utes 00 seconds East 212 toet. thence North 59.5 foot to the intersection with the North kne of Section 35. thence West along the said North ins 17335 feet to the place of begtnrsng The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shaM be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: September 29. 2005 For more information. please cad: FC X 248.593 1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. . Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee tor lender 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Btogham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #066754F01 ovmmi. —■-----— a.i. i»uud Vi urongege i uiemueurv oere THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgsgss. In gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ that event, your damages, N any. »hatt be »mttvided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will sd solely Io the return of the bid amount tsnbe forectosed by a sale of the mortgaged prjmises. or some part of them. atpubtic vendue?. the Barry j •■**> s e- mdareti atbMs^piue^aMreat MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in County Courthouse in I testingb. Michijen. at 1 DO '• the conditions of a mortgage made by Shari o'clock pm. on. October 27. 2005. Loveless aA/a Shan L. Loveless, a singte woman, Said Premises are situated to City if Hastings. original mortgagors), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Group. Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 20. 2001, and Lot 1123 of the City, formerly Village k4 Hastings recorded on June 27. 2001 m instrument 1062149. according to the recorded plat thereof, Tax ID No. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mort­ 06-51-001-94-00 gage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof The Redemption period shall be 6 mon.hs from the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Three the date of such sate unless determined abantoned Hundred Twenty-Two And 41/100 Dotiars in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. to which ($104322.41), including rterest at 7.375% per case the redemption period shall be 30 days fron annum. the date of such sate. Under the power of sale contained to said mortDated September 26. 2005 g<e and the statute in such case made and pro­ Amerihome Mortgage Corporation video. notxx is hereby given that said mortgage wtil Mortgagee be toreocscd by a sate of the mortgaged premises. PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC. or some pan nf thwn, at public vendue, at the Barry 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 County Courthouse Jn Hastings al 1.D0 PM, on Southfield. Michigan 48075 Novembers, 2005. Pub dates 9/29- 10/20 cummcc Said premises are sneeted to Townse^p uf Irving, Barry County, Michigan, aid are described as: The West 1/4 of the West 1/2 of Northeast 1/4 of Section 36. Town 4 North. Range Q Watt, lying North and Easterly of the Highway. Bazy County Records The redemption period shal be 12 monde fn>? the date of such sate Dated: October 6. 2005 For more information, please ceil: FC C 248 593 1301 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, kxv 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #068632F01 _____ NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seek­ ing applicants to serve on the following Boards: Commission on Aging Board, Substance Abuse Board, Parks & Recreation Board, and Building Authority. Agriculture Preservation Board - Natural Resource Conservation position and Agriculture Interest position. Community Corrections Advisory Board - Citizen At Large. Service Area. Business Community, Probation, Criminal Defense Attorney, and Communications Media positions Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse. 220 W. State St., Hastings; (269) 945-1284, and must be returned no later than 5 00 p.m. on October 21. 2005. MAP OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Notice Of Mortgage Foraclosura Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE tN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sate may be Improvements which is to be levied in the form of a special CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING assessment against each benefitted lot and parcel of land in the special assessment district. Notice is hereby given thal the Hastings Planning Commission will TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BARRY WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AT A SPECIAL MEETING ON NOVEMBER 2. 2005. AT 7:00 O’CLOCK P.M.. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL 155 F. ORCHARD STREET. WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP. TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall for public examination. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAY’S AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL. BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY’ IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING. An appearance may be made by an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, in person or. in the alternative, an arj<arance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter prior to the hearing, in which case a per­ sonal appearance at the hearing is not required. This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Barry. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE thal on October 25. 2005 at 10DO a m. the Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearinr on the 2006 County budget during ttk regular Board or Commissioners meeting in the Courthouse, Commissioner Chambers. 220 W. State St., Hastings. Michigan The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. A copy of the proposed 2006 budget is available for pub­ lic inspection during normal business hours at the County Administration Office. Courthouse. 220 W. State St, Hastings. Michigan Debbie S. Smith, Clerk Barry County Board of Commissioners Dated: October 11.2005. Debra Dewey-Perry. Clerk Township of Barry 09546(127 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED BUDGET hold a Public Hearing on Monday. November 7. 2005 at 730 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. The purpose of the Public Hearing ts for the Planning Commission to hear comments and make a determination on an ordinan.*e to estab­ lish design guidelines for the Bl zoning district Written comments will be received on the above ordinance at Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Requests for information and-or minutes of said heanng should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the sank address. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269-945­ 2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Thomas E. Emery C'” Cl"k �The Hastings Banner - Thuraday. Octets* 20. 2005 - Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEPT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert Dean and Tammy Dean, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee tor lender and lender's successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated September 24, 2004, and recorded on October 6. 2004 in instrument 1135078, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Eight Hundred Sixteen And 91/100 Dollars ($100.616 91). including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in sa>d mort­ gage and the statute tn such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be forectosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on November 3. 2005. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rirf'znd. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: That part ol the Northwest 1/4 of Section 5. Town 3 North, Range 9 West. Rutland Township. Bany County. Michigan, described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 23 minutes 00 seconds West 790 52 feet along the West bne of said Northwest 1/4 to the Place of Beginning; thence North 00 degrees 23 minutes 00 seconds 154.25 feet along said West line; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 20 seconds East 654.<4 feet along the South line of the North 25 Acres of the West 1/2. West 1/2 of said Northwest 1/4. thence South 00 degrees 28 minutes 48 seconds East 166.83 feet along the East line of the West 1/2, West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4, thence North 89 degrees 46 minutes 40 seconds West 654.75 feet to the Place of Beginning. Subject to and together with and easement desenbed as; The West 66 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Rutland Township. Barry County. Michigan, which lies South of tnu North 25 acres of the West 1/2. West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: October 6.2005 For more information, please call: FC D 248 593 1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File *067976F01 owmto FORECLOSURE NOTICE m a debt col­ lector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained wiH be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Shon Harwood and Kathy Harwood. Husband and Wife to WMC Mortgage Corp, a California Corporation Mortgagee, dated June 19. 2001 and recorded July 5. 2001 in Instrument •1062568. Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank as Trustee, by assignment dated Juty 6. 2001 and recorded May 16. 2002 in Instrument • 1080601 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Three Dollars and No Cents ($68,443 00) including interest 9 375% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday, November 10,2005. Said premises are situated in Village of NashvtUe. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The following desenbed premises is situated in the Village of NashviAe. Bar y Count). Michigan to WK. Beginning at a point on the East-West 1/4 line of Section 36, Town 3 North. Range 7 West, d.stant West 1763 87 feet from the East 1/4 Post of said Section 36: tnence south 300 feet thence West 157.00 feet thence North 300.00 feet; thence East 157.00 feet along said East-West 1/4 line to the place of begin­ ning. subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Northerly 33 feet thereof. Commonly known as 832 Sherman St. Nashville Ml 49073 The redemption period shall be 6 months from tiie date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: OCTOBER 1. 2005 JPMorgan Chase Bank as Trustee. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. PC. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Fie No 05-39027 ASAP725850 10/06. 10/13. 10/20. 10/27 ISMSTM FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER A ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Amy D Witzel, a single woman to United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service or suc­ cessor agency. United States Department of Agriculture. Mortgagee, dated April 26. 2001. and recorded on June 19. 2001. by Instrument Number 1061740. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of Seventy-Four Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Four and 82/100 Doitere ($74,944 82) includ­ ing interest at the rate of 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be forectosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 PM on December 1. 2005. Said premises are situated in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 17 OF THE ANDREWS ADDITION TO FHE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 2 OF PLATS ON PAGE 5 701 North Wilson Street The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL600.324la, in wrech case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: October 20. 2005 Randall S. Mteer A Associates. PC. Attorneys lor Mortgagee 43252 Woodward Ave.. Suite 202 Bloomfield Hills. Ml 48302 (248) 335-9200 Our Ette No 104.00041 Pub : 10/20 - 11/17 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amoun* ten­ dered at sale, plus interest Notice Of Mortgage Foreclciure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee, in that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bld amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David M Wagner, a single man. original mortgagor(s). to Argent Mortgage Company. LLC, Mortgagee, dated October 10. 2003. and recorded on October 21. 2003 in instrument 1116081. in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Argent Secunties. Inc. Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates. Senes 2003-W7 under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement as uf November 1. 2003, without recourse as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-Two And 73/100 Dollars ($118.972 73). including interest at 9.05% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be forectosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1W PM. on November 10. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Spnngs, Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Commencing at the Southwest cor­ ner of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 10. Town 3 North. Range 10 West, for a place of beginning; thence East 16 rods; thence North 10 rods: thence West 16 rods; thence South 10 rods to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: October 13. 2005 For more information, ptease call: FC H 248 593 1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Argent Securities. Inc., Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates. Senes 2003-W7 under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement as of November 1. 2003. without recourse MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Ross Lee Meehan and Anne Meehan, husband and wife and Roger D. Buxton and Edith M Buxton, husband a.id wife, original mortgagor(s). to First Federal, fsb. Mortgagee, dated February 14.2002. and recorded on February 19. 2002 in instrument 1075130, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nomines for tender and - lender's successors and/or assigns as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Seventy-Two Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Three And 15/100 Dollars ($372,583.15). including interest at 625% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice IS hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at oubbe vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XXJ PM. on November 10. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Cartton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 11. Town 4 North. Range 8 West, described as: Commencing at the Southeast comer of said Sectton 11; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 55 seconds West 1619.39 feet, along the South line of said Section, to the point of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 34 minutes 45 seconds West 2635.14 feet; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 43 sec­ onds West 337.00 feet; along the North line of the Southeast 1/4 of said 11; thence South 00 degrees 34 minutes 45 seconds East 1900 17 feet; thence South 89 degrees 47 minutes 30 seconds East 22.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 34 minutes 45 seconds East 655.99 feet; thence South 88 degrees 59 minutes 55 seconds East 315.00 feet, along said South line to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated: October 13,2005 For more information, ptease call: FC X 248.593 1302 Trott A Trott. PC Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns S3*00 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Singham Farms. Mchr^an 48025-5822 Ate *069433F01 STATE OF MICHIGAN TRIAL COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY; CIRCUIT DIVISION 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite *068997F01 onawn Notice Of Mortgage Forecloaure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEAlJf. CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT > THE NUMBER BElOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE itaUTARY-DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate mev bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee, tn that event, your damages, II any, shall be limit­ ed soteiy to the return o* the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Heather R. Cappon. a married woman and Jason Cappon. her husband, original mortgagor(s). to Lender LTD. dba Lake State Funding. Mortgagee, dated October 22. 2004. and recorded on December 10. 2004 m instrument 1138536. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Washington Mutual Bank FA as assignee by an assignment, in Barry cr>unty records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Seven And 69/100 Dollars ($187 967 69), including interest at 8% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that sad mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on October 27. 2005 Said premises are situated in Charter Township ol Rutland. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of Section 16. Town 3 North. Range 9 West, distant West 1710.83 feet from the East 1/4 post of said Section; thence South 01 degrees 06 minutes 46 seconds East 74 7 87 feet: lhence South 87 degrees 55 minutes 06 seconds West 298.47 feet; thence North 01 degrees 04 minutes 57 sec­ onds West 758.71 feet to said East and West 1/4 hne; thence East along said 1/4 line 298.06 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Northerly 33 feet thereof The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated: September 29. 2005 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593 1305 Trott & Trott. P.C Attorneys For Washington Mutual Bank f/k/a Washington Mutual Bank FA 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte *067310F01 o»4saj2 In Re Petition to establish a Special Assessment District for Upper Crooked Lake. Prairieville and Barry Townships. Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES, P.C.. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: CLAUDE RAY WOLFE, unmarried man as hts sole, separate property, to Arbor Mortgage. Mortgagee dated March 4. 2005. and recorded on March 23. 2005, in Document No. 1143053. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mortgagee to Marathon Financial Corporation. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEV­ ENTY ONE AND 50/100 DOLLARS ($46,971.50). including interest at 6.500% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice ts hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1XX) o'clock p.m., on. November 10. 2005. Said Premises are situated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Commencing at the South 1/ 4 post of Section 30. Town 2 North, Range 10 West, thence North 0 degrees 18' 39“ West on the North and South 1/ 4 line 806.29 feet to its intersection with the centerfane of M Marsh Road, thence North 24 degrees 32’21“ East on the centertine of Marsh Road 160 teet to the place of beginning of this description; thence North 39 degrees 40' 28“ West 190.13 feet, thence North 13 degrees 14' 49“ East 227.59 foot to the West 1/8 post of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 30. thence South 89 degrees 55' 44“ East 237.06 foot to the Centerline of Marsh Road, thence South 24 degrees 32' 21“ West on the centerline of Marsh Road 404.06 teet to the place of beginning. Also: Commencing at the South 1/ 4 post of Section 30, Town 2 North. Range 10 West, thence North 0 degrees 18' 39“ West on the North and South 1/ 4 Ime 1033 44 feet to the place of begin­ ning. thence North 39 degrees 40' 26“ West 84.12 feet, thence North 13 degrees 14' 49“ East 227 59 feet to the West 1/ 8 post of the Southeast 1/ 4 of Section 30. thence South0degrees 18'39“ Easton the North and South 1/ 4 line 286 28 feet to the place of beginning Tax ID No 11-030-020-00 The Redemption period Shan be 6 months horn the date of such sate unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sate. Dated October 7. 2005 Marathon Financial Corporation Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 23100 Providence Dnve, Suite 450 Southfield. Michigan 48075 ---------- File No: 05-407-CH Hon. James H. Fisher THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE IT.UTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default her neen made in the conditions of a mortgage m-jete by Jerry McDonald and Nancy McDonald, 'naband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . mortgagee, dated January 31.2005 and recorded February 10. 2005 in Instrument Number 1141325. Barry County Records. Tht«» is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sun </ One Hundred Twenty Thousand Sa Hundred SrctySix and 52/100 Dollars ($120,666.52) mdudng interest at the rate of 8.50% per annum. Under th*, power of sate contained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wiH be forecored by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or sonv? part of them, at public venue at the Barry Countx Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 pjn. on November 3, 2005. The premises are located in tne Village of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lotfs) 1194, Wage of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 1. Barry Coun*y Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period s».aii he 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate m the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event your damages, if any, are limited soteiy to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate Dated October 6,2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. . As Mortgagee* O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 207 3650 ASAP725847 10ffi. 10/13. 10/20, 10/27 omtu Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMAT1ON WE OB TAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, It any, eheN be llmtted solely to the return of the bld emount tenMORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conations of a mortgage made by Manno M. Vtvaki and Lucatoa R Vivaldi, husband and wtte. original mortgagors), to JPMorgan Chase Bank. NA. Mortgagee, deled January 21. 2005. and recorded on February 2. 2005 in instrument 1140942. in Barry county records Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirty-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Two And 43/100 Dollars ($38,622.43). including interest at 8.4% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice ts hereby giver, that said mortgage w* be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfcc vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on November 17. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Thomapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Unft No. 2 of Thomappte HBa S8e Condominium according to the Master Deed Recorded in Uber 560. pages 416 thru 473. inclu­ sive Barr; 1 tounty records and designated as Barry Coumy Condomtnium Subdhnsion Plan No. 5. Together with rights in General Common elements and hmiied common elements as sot forth in the above Master deed and as described m Act 59 of the pubic Acte of 197? as Amended The redemption period shak be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a. in which case the redemption period Shan ba 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: October 20. 2005 For more information, please call: FC G 248.593.1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For JPMorgan Chase Bank. NA 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 FHs *066960F01 a Notico Of Mortgage Foredoeure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR MAHON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sate may be rescinded by the forecioeing mortgagee. In that event, your damage*, H any, shall be limit­ ed soteiy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John A t-argo Home Mortgage, me., Mortgagee, oateo December 11. 2002. and recorded on January 10. 2003 In instrument 1095304. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-One Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Six And 42/100 Dollars ($71,676 42). mctodMQ interest 9.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. ixfoce is hereby given that said mortgage wil be forectosed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises, or sume part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courtitouse in Hastings at 1O0 PM. on October 27.2005. Said premces are situated in Township of Assyria. Barry County. LKchigan, and are described as: A parcel of land C rods Past and West by 10 rods North and South out c* the Northwest comer of the West 1/i of toe Northwe^ 1M of Section 13. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, luwnship of Ass/na. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption p-xtod shall be 6 monihs from the date of such sate, unless determined eu?ndoned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. n which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: September 29. 2005 For more information, ptease caH: FC D 248.593 1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For We«s Fargo Bank. NA f/k/a Wefts Fargo Home Mortgage, inc. 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite *025665F02 Do You Need Assistance Raking Your Leaves ; For Fall Clean Up beginning on November 1, 2005? The 8th Grade Class of Hastings Middle School h»t generoucly volunteered to eld thoee Heetlng* reeldents who ere unable to rake their leaves In preparation for thia year's tall dean up. Assessment District RE-NOTICE OF HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a HEARING wiH be held in the Barry County Trial Court. Circuit Bring your film to Division, on the PETITION of Thomas C. Doyle, Barry County Drain Commissioner, to confirm an Upper Crooked Lake Assessment District Boundary; situate i in Prairieville and Barry Townships. Barry County, pursuant to Part 307 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act. being 1994 PA 451. for­ merly the Inland Lake Level Act The Hearing will be held before the Honorable James H. Fisher. Circuit Judge, at following place and time. J-Ad Graphics PRINT November 8, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURTROOM 220 WEST STATE STREET HASTINGS, Ml 49058 PLUS for quality film • You must call Hastings City Hall and register The Petition requests the Court confirm an Upper Crooked Lake Special Assessment District Boundary based on the following factors: (a) Testimony and evidence offered by all interested persons: and (b) Other pertinent facts and circumstances. Dated October 17. 2005 Larry Lewis (P6KB3) Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Barry County Prosecutor?. Office 206 W. Court St. Hastings. Ml 4905ft_____________________________ You must be a resident of Hastings who is unable to rake the leaves from your Hastings yard, If you have a rake or rakes available which the students could use for your lawn, please let Shirley know when you sign up to have your lawn raked. Limited to residential lawns only - the students are only able to rako up to a 1/2 acre of lawn immediately adjacent j to your home. Leaves will be raked on Monday, October 31, 2005. .■ In case of inclement weather the date will be । I Friday. November 4, 2005. Leaves will be raked by students between 10:15AM-2:15PM. J no later than Monday. October 24, 2005, 5:00pm processing. and ask lor Shirley at 260-945-2468 Limited to the first 100 residents who I request the service. /////// i\\\ �Page 12 - Thursday. October 20. 2005 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE thal a public hearing concerning proposed amendment(s) to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on November 16.2005. commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hail. 2461 Heath Road, within the Township, as required under the provisions of the Township Zoning Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at said public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. The amendment of the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance to establish a new zoning district to be referred to as the Rutland Township Mixed Use District (MUD). The intent of this district is to provide a variety of uses and an appropriate mix of uses on the same lot. including high density resi­ dential. office. civic and limited commercial and light industrial activities. This district is intended to allow land use flexibility to maximize utilization of urban infrastructure, such as water and/or sewer facil­ ities. while creating a unique environment designed to function well with the existing natural features, surrounding neighborhood and overall region. The proposed amendment identifies the permitted and spe­ cial exception uses allowed in the district and contains various other restrictions including, but not lim­ ited to. restrictions as to lot coverage, lot size, residential density, building design, building footprint and architectural standards. 2. The proposed amendment of Article III of the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance to add a definition of “Community Facility". 3. The proposed amendment of Section 20.17.B.1 of the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance to delete the statement "except Commercial and Industrial Zone Districts" and thereby allow private roads in all zoning districts. 4. The proposed amendment of Section 2O26.E_2.b of the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance so as to make signs in the Mixed Use District (MUD) subject to the same restrictions that apply to signs in the C-3 General Business District. The Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above mentioned proposed amendment(s) al or following the public hearing. Anyone interested in reviewing the Zoning Ordinance pertinent to the foregoing may examine a copy of the same at the Rutland Charter Township Hall during regular business hours of regular business days hereafter until the lime of said hearing and may further examine the same at said public hearing. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as sign­ ers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to indi­ viduals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days’ notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. Robin J. Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Ml 49058 <269) 948 2194 09546089 HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, -IND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on the 11th diy ol October. 2005. at a regular mertmg ol the Board ol AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made m the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Richard Steger and Diana Steger, hus­ band and wife of Barry bounty. Michigan. Mortgagor to Long Beach Mortgage Company dated the 27th day of Apnl. A D 2000, and record­ ed in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 2nd day of May. A D 2000. in Instrument No 1043802 of Barry Records, which said mortgage WM assigned to Aurora Loan Services. LLC. thru mesne assignments, on whx.fi mortgage fnere is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for pnncipal ar to interest, the sum of $109,546.64 (One hundred Nine thousand. Five hundred Forty Six dollars ar,1 Sixty Four cents) including interest there on at 9.90% (nine point nine zero) percent per annum And no suit proceedings at law or tn equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover rhe debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now. therefore, by virtue of the power ol sate contained in sad mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made arid provided, r joce is hereby given that on . the 1st day of December. A D . 2005, at 1O0 o'clock said mortgage will be forectosed by a sate al puWto auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Barry County. Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as foltows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Thomapple. in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and desenbed as foltows to wit: As a place oi beginning, a point 360.0 feet East of the Southwest comer of Section 8. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, a point on the South line of the sad Sectton. thenede Northerly 539.36 feet parallel with the West line of the sad Section, thence Westly 165.0 feet parallel with the South Imo of the sad Section, thence Southerly 44936 feet parallel with the West Imo of said Section, to a point 90 0 feet from the South line ol said Section; thence Southwesterly about 79.0 feet to a point 140.0 feet from the West line and 33.0 feet from the South line of the sad Section; thence Southerly 33.0 feet par­ allel with the West line of the said Section, to the South line of the sad Section; toence Easterly to the place of beginnm. Subject lo an easement over the South 33.0 feet for public highway purposes Also assessed as; Commencing st the Southwest comer of Section 8. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, thence North 88 degrees 50 min­ utes 30 sections East 140 teet fro Point of Beginning, tnence North 68 degrees 50 minutes 30 seconds East 220 feet, thence North 539 96 feet, thence South 88 degrees 50 minutes 30 West 165 feel, thence South 449.36 feet, thence Southwesterly approximately 79 feet to the Right of Way line of Garbow Road, thence South 33 feet to the point of beginning Commonly known as: 11900 Garbow Rd. Tax ID: 08-14-008-016-00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of euch sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: October 20. 2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO.. LPA. By: Daniel E. Best. (P-58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weftman. Weinberg & Reis Co . L.P.A. 2155 Butterfield Dove. Suite 200 S Troy. Michigan 48084 WWR#04639755 Pub: 10/20- 11/17 MMon STATE OF MICHIGAN 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ORDER FOR ALTERNATE SERVICE CASE NO. 05-497 DO 220 West State Street. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269)945-1285 Daph.Knstme Kahn. Plaintiff 4838 West Hickory Road Hickory Comers. Ml 49060 the recovery (the actual cosh and expenses incurred by the Township or the BIRCH Fire District. Therefore. Hastings Charter Township. Barry County. Michigan ordains: PART A This section authorizes the imposition of charges permitting recovery of the actual costs incurred by the Township, BIRCH Fire Dtstna. or other providers of emergency services in the Township, when pro­ viding public safety related services to residents and non residents of the BIRCH Fire District or the Township, so as to protect the Township and the BIRCH Fire District from incurring extraordinary costs resulting from provision of emergency response services. Section 11 - Deflnitiewi In this section definitions are set forth in the Ordinance, which is available for review at the Township This section says that the Township and/or BIRCH Fire Department may recover all costs incurred in connection with a public safety or fire emergency incident. Such costs may be the joint and separate responsibility of the responsible party. This sections says: (a) The City Clerk shall mail an invoice to the responsible party, which shall be due and payable within 30 days of mailing. If a responsible party appeals the assessable costs, pursuant to Section 5. such costs shall be due and payable 30 days from the dak of the determination of the appeal <b> The Township and/or BIRCH Fire District shall have a lien for unpaid costs and expenses incurred. The Township and/or BIRCH Fire District may enforce such lien in any manner provided by law. Joseph Thomas Kahn. Jr., Defendant 4838 West Hickory Road Hickory Comers, Ml 49060 , The Township and/or BIRCH Fire District i.iay pursue any other remedy, or institute any appropriate The recovery of assessable fees pursuant hereto does not limit the responsible party’s liability under local, state, or federal law. If this Ordinance, or any portion thereof, is. for any reason, held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its publication on October 20. 2005. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a true cop)- of this Ordinance may be obtained or inspected at the Township Office by appointment with the Township Clerk. 885 River Road STRIP OF LAND THE CENTERLINE OF WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS: THAT PART OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF SECTION 32. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENC­ ING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00' 00’ EAST 962 00 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THE CENTERLINE (X SAID EASEMENT. THENCE NORTH 89 DEG/-EES 57 EAST 403 96 FEET TO THE THERE PLACE OF ENDING OF SAID 66 FOOT WOE EASEMENT ALSO OVER A 50 FOOT RADIUS CIRCLE THE RADIUS CIRCLE. THE RADIUS POINT OF WHICH IS THE ABOVE DESCRIBED P.ACE OF ENDING The redemption period shall be thirty (30) o«.ys from the date of sale pursuant to the abanonnmem procedure under MCLA 600.3241. BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. P.C. Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.) By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City, Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated: October 18 2005 MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean mads in the conditions of a mortgage made by Patricia M. Shoemaker and Mchete M Shoemaker to Chase Manhattan Bank USA NA. Mortgagee, dated Juty 13. 2000, and recorded on July 17, 2000, in Document No. 1046891, Barry County Records, Michigan, and re-recorded In Document No 1047569, and assigned by mesne assignments to 21 st Mortgage Corporation by an assignment recorded in Barry County Record*. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at toe date hereof toe sum of one hundred thirteen thou­ sand five hundred seventy five and 89/100 Dotes ($113.575 93). including interest at 9.75% per annum. Under toe power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby grven that said mortgage wd be forectosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfic vendue, al toe Barry County Courthouse in Hasting*. Michigan, at 1OO o'clock p.m. on Thursday, November 17, 2005. Said premise* are situated in toe Township of Orangeville. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 63. Chateau Park No. 2. Section 5. Town 2 North, Range 10 West Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan, according to toe recorded ptet thereof and all attachments thereon including a 2000 Skyline 44x28 Manufactured Housing Unit bearing serial identification number 82310117NAB. PP #08-011-060-063-00 The redemption period shall be 6 months from toe date of such sate, unteas determined aban­ doned In accordance with 1948CL 600341a. In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: October 5.2005 21st Mortgage Corporation Assignee of Mortgage Richard A. Green Attorneys. 30150 N. Tetegraph Rd . Ste 444 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 (248)540-7665 STATE OF MKHK1AN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DONALD JACK FAWLEY. Deceased. Date of birth: 01-03-26 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: 0«4607q| The decedent, Donald Jack Fawtey. who livod at 7014 8. M-43. Kalamazoo. Mktoigan died 08-20-05 Creditors of the decedent are notified that al claims against the Mtate wil be forever barred unless peeeMed to John J. Scfeumen IIL named personal representative or proposed personal rep­ resentative. or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court St.. Ste 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 and toe named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. October 12.2005 CordefiR Jones (Pl 5567) ’20 West Main, Box 187 Marcefiu*. Ml 49067 269/M6-5511 .tohn J. Schuman III 58161 M-<0 Jones. Ml 4b06l 269/244-5:78 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, wE ARE ATTEMPT- MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be 2134 Gull Road Kalamazoo. Ml 49048 (269)345-6185 THE COURT FINDS: 1. Service of process upon defendant Joseph Tliomas Kahn, Jr. cannot reasonably be made as provided in MCR 2.105. and service o! process may be made in a manner which is reasonably calculat­ ed to give defendant actual notice of the proceed­ ings and an opportunity to be heard. IT IS ORDERED 2. d. Other; Service pursuant lo MCR 2.106/not»ce by posting or publication 3. For each method used, proof ol service must TtON OBTAINED WILL USED FO»3 THAT PURPOSE. NOTWY (346) M>*3100 F YOU ARE M ACTIVE M8JTARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE - Default having b*?n made in toe terms and conditions of a certain mxv*qe made by Steven M. Hawthorne, a single man oi Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to Fagstar Bank. FSB dated toe 28th day of January AD rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In 2000. and recorded in toe office of toe Reghter of that event, your damage*, If any, shall bo limit­ Deeds, tor the County of Barry and State of ed soteiy to the return of the bid amount ten­ Michigan, on toe 2nd day of February. AD. 20C0, In dered at sate, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marino M. which mortgage there is claimed to bo due, at to? Instilment No. 1040792 of Barry Recryds, on date of this notice, for principal and interest, ths Vivaldi, a married man and Lucinda R. Vivaldi, his sum of $403,337.33 (Four hundred Three thou­ original mortgagor(s). to Independent Mortgage Co West Ml. Mortgagee, dated April 24. sand. Three hundred Thirty Seven dotes and 2001. and recorded on May 7. 2001 in instrument 9.87% (nine point eight seven) percent per annum. wife, Thirty Three cents) including interest there on at 1059193. and assigned by said Mortgagee to And no surt proceedings at law or in squity hav­ Chase Mortgage Company, an Oho Corporation as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One ing been instituted to recover too debt secured by Hundred Five Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-One Michigan in such case made and provided, notice Is said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to toe statue of the State of And 91/100 Dollars ($105,861.91). including inter­ hereby given that on. the 27th day of October, AD., STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF est at 6 625% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ closed by a safe at public auction, to toe highest BARRY 220 West State Street. Hastings Ml 49058 Court Telephone Number (269) 945-1285 HON. JAMES FISHER gage and the statute tn such case made and pro­ bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings, ALE: 05-497 DO NOTICE BY PUBLICATION DAPHANE KRISTINE KALIN. Plaintiff Ml. be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1.00 PM. on described in said mortgage Which said premises are desenbed as follows: Ali that certain piece or October 27. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of the County of Barry and State of Michigan and Defendant 4838 West Hickory Road Hickory Comers. Ml 49060 TO: Joseph Thomas Kahn. Jr. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE a Complaint tor Divorce has been filed with this Court by the Plaintiff, Daphne Kristine Kalin. You are hereby notified that an Answer to this Complaint can be filed with this Court on oi before December 5. 2005 Failure to answer the Complaint will result in a default being entered, and a Judgment of Divorce presented to owwoo Barry County, Michigan, of the premises parcel of land situ ate in the Township of Hastings, in described os foltows to wit: Lot 11. INDIAN HKLS. as recorded to Uber 4 of Plats. Page 53. Barry County Records, also com­ Condominium, according to the Master Deed mencing at toe Southwest comer of said Lot 11 tor recorded in Liber 560. Pages 416 thru 473. inclu­ place of beginning: thence South 30 feet to toe sive. Barry County Records and designated as Attorney for Plaintiff Pelletier A Maybee. PC. 2134 Gul Road Kalamazoo. Ml 49046 (269) 345-6185 JOSEPH THOMAS KALIN. JR at 1:00 o'clock said mortgage wil be fore­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will Thomapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Unit No. 2 of Thomapple Hills Site t 2005. Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 5. together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in the above Master Deed and as desenbed tn Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978 as amended. Thomapple Township. Barry County. Michigan The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated September 29. 2005 For more information, please call: FC S 248 593 1304 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Chase Home Finance. LLC succes­ Hastings City limits; thence East 120 teet; thence North to comer common to Lots 10 and 11 of said Plat; thence West on Sectton line of Lot 11.120 feet to the place of beginning, all being a part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6. Town 3 North, Range 8 Commonly known as: 575 Indian HtMs Drive Tax ID 06-006-32S011-00 The redemptton period shall be six months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance wfth 1948CL 800.3241a, to which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated September 22.2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO.. LPA By Darnel E Best. (P-58501) Ohx) Corporation Attorney tor Assignee of Mortgagee Weltman. Weinberg & Reis Co . L PA. 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 755 W. Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 sor by merger to Chase Mortgage Company, an B'ngham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #067144F01 Troy. Michigan 48084 WWRMM106940 Pub: 9/22 - 10/20 Hastings. Ml 49058 Telephone: 269.948.9690 Or 269.9453291 1/4. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 5T EAST 360 0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 57’ EAST 300.0 FEET. THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00TXT EAST 230 80 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 57’ WEST 300.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 00’ WEST 230.60 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT AS DESCRIBED IN THE EASEMENT DESCRIPTION. ALSO SUBJECT TO A DRAINAGE EASEMENT OVER THE NORTH 5 FEET THEREOF EASEMENT DESCRIPTION AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS. EGRESS. AND UTILITY PURPOSES OVER A 66 FOOT WIDE WE OBTAIN WXL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ WiHiam G Maybee (P24820) Attorney for Plaintiff PELLETIER & MAYBEE. PC. this Court by the Plaintiff for entry. Please act accordingly. Dated October 17. 2005 Witham G Maybee Attorney for Daphne Knstme Kahn Bonnie L Cruttenden. Clerk Hastings Charter Township PARCEL D: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 32 TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH­ WEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION.THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 00" EAST 769 C FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE WILIAM G. MAYBEE (P24820) action or proceeding as permitted by law to collect assessable fees. plus Interest. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Brian J. Stutve. a mar­ ried man. and Linda Stutve. his wife, to Green Tree Servicing LLC(Mc/a Conseco Finance Servian^ Corp ), dated November 9. 2000, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds tor the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on November 15. 2000.in Document No. 1051920. et. seq.. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due as of the date of this Notice the sum of $77,156 81 together with interest at 10 50 percent per annum. NOW THEREFORE. Notice ts hereby given that the power of sate contained in said Mortgage has become operative and that pursuant to that power of sate and MCL 600.3201 et seq.. on November 17. 2005 at 1 OO o.m., on the East steps of the cir­ cuit Court Building in Hastings. Michigan that being the place for holding the Circuit Court and/or for conducting such forectosu re sates for the County ol Barry, there will be offered at public sate, the prem­ ises. or some part thereof, described in said Mortgage as foltows, fo-wtt: THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ Defendant Assessable costs may be appealed subject to the procedure specified in this section. your damages, if any, shall be limited to the return of your bid amount tendered at the sale, ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION vs. JOSEPH THOMAS KALIN. JR Section V - Precttonv for A—ealiaZ Aaacwabk Cm1> may rescind this sate at any time prior to the end of the redemption period, fri that event, FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTCS) THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. AN* INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL Sc USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE INOTOCOLLECTAb^BTAKDANYWFORMA- be filed promptly with the court Date: 10/11/05 Judge James H. Fisher (P26437) Offices by appointment with the clerk. THE NUMBER BELOW ATTENTION POTENTIAL PURCHASERS AT FORECLOSURE SALE: Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate Hastings Charter ; ownship an Ordinance, the summary of which follows, was adopted: An Ordinan :e to permit the collection of charges for the provision of emergency services, so as to allow NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION THAT WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT _...n �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 20. 2005 - Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 4. 2005 Meeting called to order by Supervisor Rock AH board members present Also present Eire Chief Boulter. County Commissioner Clare Tnpp and 8 guests Treasurer 's Report Total Septemb*' tempts $49,48445 Total September disbursements $158.992 09 Total aH accounts $849,24276 Motion by Ribble, support by Penno to approve September 6. 2005 minutes. All ayes 'lotion car­ ried Correspondence Thank-you note 'eceived by Jennifer Goy and Tom Rook from Barry County Conservation for their participation in United Way *Day of Caring * Insurance information was also received for cover­ age of new facility Fire Department. Fire report read Current staffing 19 firefighters. 1 on medical leave Motion by Ritchie, support by Perino, to promote Tim Case to full firefighter nd extend probation up *o six months and review after three months for Tekeitha Rabbers All ayes Motion carried. Fire Department's Standard Operating Guidelines updated tu include medical leave of absence of policy 034. County Commissioner Clare Tnpp attended a groundbreaking ce> cntony for the opening of ethanol plant in Woodland Township Barry County Master Plan will be adopted at next county com­ missioner board meeting on Tuesday. October 11, 2V**. Budget hearing to be held on October 25. 2005 to adopt budget for 2006 Building Committee Report: Faolrty Update Chuck Norns and Mark Paradowski gave update on progress of township hall Due to zoning codes, building inspector stated a hard surface must be in place outside of exits on west side of building extending around to north side. An asphalt drive will bo added with an additional expense of $7,500.00. Eliminating fire protection in wiring, which « not part ol system, saved $750.00. Completion of building expected to be November 14.2005 Furniture Committee Bob Perino updated board on progress of acquir­ ing office and community center furniture Committee met with Western Michigan Intenors to develop a plan for furnishing township hall Budget was not disclosed to them at this time Bid for furni­ ture came tn under budget with other bids expected by end of this week Fawn Lake Petition: Ms. Christi Dutcher presented board with petition to develop special assessment district to install wastewater system. Township board to determine if there is a physical need for wastewater disposal Request tabled 30 days New Business - Township Hall and Community Center Rental Rental fees, rental to non residents and the serv­ ing of alcohol was discussed A preliminary agree­ ment was made to rent hall for $200.00 with a $200.00 deposit, rental to residents only for the time being, and the allowance of alcohol. These policies are subject to charge and win be officially voted on at a later date Township H*S Fuel Comparison: After comparing prices for propane services Supervisor Rook determined that Hamilton Enerpy would uied W aehAHWMA Vie new facility Township Occupancy: It was agreed on by the board that the hours for township hall would be on Wednesdays from 9 00 a.m. to 300 p m. B»s reviewed by Ritchie. Motion to pay brfls by Perino, support by Ribble AH ayes. Motion carried. Motion to adjourn by Ritchie, support by Ribble AH ayes. Motion carried Meeting adjourned 9 35 p.m. Next meeting scheduled November 1. 2005 at 700 p.m. Jennifer Goy Township Clerk Unapproved minutes c*,'**n' Nodes Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed soteiy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the runditions of a mortgage made by Troy J. Kidder and Dawn R Kidder, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for lender anti lenders successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated September 9. 2003. and record­ ed on September 16. 2003 in instrument 1113392. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Six And 15/100 Dollars ($144,156.15). including interest at 8.6% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1.00 PM, on November 10. 2005 Said premises are situated in Qty of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Part of Lot 34 of Supervisor Glasgow s Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof desenbed as: commencing at the center of Oliver Street where rt connects with Jefferson SiW; thence South 99 feet for a place of beginning; thence South 132 feet; thence East 14 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee, tn that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed soteiy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus interest.. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Cynthia M Webs and Ronald D Wells. Jr. wife and husband, as joint tenants with fulls nghts ol survivorship, original mortgagor(s). to Aames Home Loan. Mortgagee, dated August 2. 2004. and recorded on August 12. 2004 in instrument 1132322. in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to U.S Bank National Association as Trustee for Credit Suisse First Boston. 2004-AAl as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Four Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Six And 85/100 Dollars ($184,176.85), including mterest at 7.505% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in s*xb. case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of ihe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on November 17. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as A parcel of land m the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16. Town 1 North, Range 9 West, desenbed as: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 Line of Section 16. Town 1 North. Range 9 West distant North 89 degrees 52 minutes 00 seconds West 4860 62 fee. from the East 1/4 post of said Section 16; thence South 00 degrees 50 minutes 42 sec­ onds East parallel with the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 16 a distance ol 1321.57 feet to the South line of the North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 16; thence North 89 degrees 53 min­ utes 22 seconds West along said South line 352 13 teet to the West hne of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 30 minutes 05 seconds West along said East and West line 1321 59 feet to the West 1/4 post of said Section: thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 00 seconds East along said East said West 1/4 line 344 20 feet to the place of beginning The redemption penod shall be 12 months from the date oi such sate Dated: October 20. 2005 For more information, ptease call: FC D 248 593 1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For U.S Bank National Association, as Trustee for Credit Sutsse First Boston. 2004-AA1 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #069471F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM (S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS. This sate may be reeclnded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed soteiy to the ijtum of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kevin R Skinner, a single man and Lisa A Groendyk. a sin­ gle woman, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . as nominee tor tender and tender's successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated June 6, 2003. and recorded on June 17. 2003 in instrument 1106614, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Five And 76/100 Dollars ($122,535.76). including interest at 6 25% per annum Under the power of sate contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 100 PM. on November 17.2005 Said premises are.situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8 and the South 1/2 of Lot 6. West Gun Lake Resort Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 70. Barry County Records The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: October 20. 2005 For more information, please call: FC W 248 593 1312 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . as nominee for lender and lender 's successors and/or assigns 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fanns. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #041403F02 ommois rods; thence North 132 feet; thence West 14 rods to the Place of Beginning, being in Section 23. Town 3 North. Range 8 West Except; commencing at the center of Oliver street where it connects with Jefferson Street; thence South along the East side of the Jefferson Street right-of-way 219 feet to the Place of Beginning; thence South 12 feet; thence East 231 feet; thence North 12 feet; thence West 231 feet to the Place of Beginning Being part of Lot 34 Glasgow's Addition to the Qty of Hastings The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from Vie date of such sale Dated October 13. 2005 For mexe information, please call FC D 248 593 1309 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc . as nominee for lender and lender s successors and/or assigns 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bmgham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File *068626F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THIS PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN THE MILITARY. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER LISTED BELOW. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Wayne L Hoffman and Micheite Hoffman. Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc , organized and existing under the laws of Delaware Mortgagee dated July 22. 2004 and recorded August 5 2004 in Document Number 1131935 Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-Five Dollars and EightyFour Cents ($132.875 84) including interest 8 4% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statue in such case made and provided notice ts hereby given that said mort­ gage will be forectosed by a sale oi the moF-jaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at tne Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00PM, on Thursday. November 17, 2005. Said premises are situated m Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as Parcel 1 Commencing at the Northeast Comer of South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 30. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, thence West along the North line of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 30. a distance of 508 Feet, thence South parallel with the North and South 1/4 line of said Section, a distance of 400 feet: thence East parallel with said North line of the South 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4. a distance of 359 5 Feet to the Centerline of the North Avenue and the True Place of Beginning, thence West Parallel with said North line of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Nortnwest 1/4 to the Centerline of said North Avenue, thence Northeasterly along said centerline to the True Place of Beginning Parcel 2: Commencing at the Northeast comer of the South 1/2 of S«a Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 30. Town 1 North. Range 7 West; thence West along the North line of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 30. a Distance of 508 feet; thence South parallel with the North and South 1/4 line of said section, a distance of 400 feet, thence East. Parallel with the said North line of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 a distance of 359 5 feet to the Centerline of North Avenue, thence Northeasterly along the Centerline of said Nortn Avenue to the Place of Beginning. Excepting therefrom Commencing at the Northeast Comer of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 30. Town 1 North, range 7 West, thence West 278 feet atong the North line of said South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4; thence South 253.59 feet; thence South 68 degrees 28 minutes 30 seconds East 189 16 feet to a point on the Centerline of North Avenue, thence Northeasterly along the said Centerline to the Point of Beginning Township of Assyria. Barry County, Michigan Commonly known 14362 North Ave. Bellevue Ml 49021 The redemption penod shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600,324la. to .vhioh case the redemption penod shall be 30 driys from thedate of such sate. Dated; October 17. 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc Mortgagee Attorneys Potestivo & Associates. P.C., 811 South Blvd Suite 100. Rochester Hrtts. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Fite No: 05-39501 ASAP728589 10/20. 10/27. 11/3, 11/10 owwow THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David M Clawson, a single man. to Navigator Mortgage Banking. LLC.. A Michigan L.L.C, mort­ gagee. dated September 28. 2000 and recorded October 5. 2000 in Instrument Number 1050375, Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Mortgage Electronic Registration S /stems. Inc. by assignment dated October 2.2002 and recorded on November 8, 2002 in Instrument Number 1091304, Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Nmety-Six Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Seven and 47/100 Dollars ($96,587.47) including interest at the rate of 8 25% per annum Under the power of sate con­ tained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given thal the mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on November 3, 2005 The premises are located in the Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as Lots 24 and 25 of Cappon s County Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats. Page 52. Also, the East 1/2 of part of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 4. Town 2 North. Range 8 West, desenbed as Beginning at the Northeast comer of Outtot ’D' of the Plat of Cappon s Country Acres as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats. Page 52 and running thence North 7 Degrees 20 Minutes 55 Seconds West 622 50 feet, thence North 89 Deg-ees 32 Minutes 30 Seconds East 704 68 feet to the North and South 1/4 line of said Section, thence South 00 Degrees 27 Minutes 30 Seconds East atong said 1/4 line. 618.00 feet lo the Northeast comer of Lot 25 of said Plat, thence South 89 Degrees 32 Minutes 30 Seconds West atong the North Lines of Lots Numbered 21 through 25 inclusive of said plat. 630.00 feet to the Place of Beginning. The redemp­ tion penod shall be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sate TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale Dated October 6, 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronick Registration Systems. Inc.. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 310.0307 ASAP725845 10/8. 10/13, 10/20 10/27 mmsih Notice Of Mu< tgage Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFACE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event. ~our damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to lhe return of the bld amount ten­ dered at Mie. plus interest MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Wtf-ani J Buckner and Suzanne M Buckner, husband and wife, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc. as nominee tor tender and lender's successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated May 21. 2002. and recorded on June 4. 2002 in instrument 1081652. m Barry coun­ ty records. Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Nine And 64/100 Dollars ($177.649 64). including interest at 7.125% per annum Under the power of sate contained tn said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice ts hereby given that said mortgage wdl be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at puttee vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 00 PM. on November 17. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Thomapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lot 7 of Near Lane Estates Plat No. 1. according to the recorded plat thereof, as record­ ed in Uber 6 of Plats, on Page 7 The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600,3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: October 20, 2005 For more information, please cal: FC X 248.593 1302 Trott & Trott. P.C Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee tor tender and tender's successors and/or assigns 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #070598F01 -------- This firm te a debt collector attempting to coitect a debt. Any information obtained wM be used for that MORTGAGE SALE - Default hav-ng been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Donald L Fenstamakor and Lori A. Fenstamaker husbanc and wife Mortgagor(s) to Simpsor Mortgage Co. Mortgagee, dated March 11. 1996. and recorded May 13, 1996, m Uber 654, Page 217. Barry County Records. Michigan, which mort­ gage was assigned to Rachefie Bernhardt, by an assignment dated March 26. 1996, and recorded April 8. 1996, m Uber 656 Page 372. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due. at the date hereof Thirty Seven Thousand tone Hundred Seventy Nme and 89/100 ($37,979.89) Dollars, including interest at 15% per annum. Under the power of sate contained m sate mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that the said mortgage will be forectosed by a sate of the mortgaged prem­ ises. or some part of them, at puttee vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 PM. Local Time, on November 17. 2005. Said premises are located m the Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan, and desenbed as blows: Commencing at the Southwest comer of the East 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of the Northwest fractional 1X4 of Section 3. Town 2 North. Range 8 West, tor place of beginning, thence North to the North sectton fine, thence West 25 rods, thence in a Southeasterly direction 10 a pant 15 rods West of the place of beginning, thence East 15 rods to the place of beginning. Baltimore Township. Barry County. Michigan The length of the redemption penod shall be six (6) months from the date of such sate, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a In which case the redemptton period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: October 6. 2005 RACHELLE BERNHARDT Assignee of Mortgagee JOHN E McCAUSLIN. ATTORNEY Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgagee 1899 Orchard Lake Road. Suite 203 Sytvan Lake. Michigan 48320 o—m CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION TO: THE RESIDENTS AX'D PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AX'D ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLE.ASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a summary of an Ordinance, bemg Ordinance No 2005-107 which was adopted by the Township Board of Rutland Charter Township at a regular meeting held on October 12,2005. An ordinance to regulate the cemeteries owned by Rutland Charter Township. Barry County. Michigan, to provide guidance to all future parties of interest and to recognize that all memonab and bunal spaces in place »i the adoption of this Ordinance shall be considered in compliance, to provide penalties and to repeal all Ordinances in conflict there­ _____________________ with. fines of Rutland Charter Township. THE CAIjmn TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Rutland Charter To nship Cemetery Ordinanc*. B. A cemetery lot ■ burial spaces sufficient to acca.-modate . vault or 2 crvmains. A burial space - land area 4 feet wide and 10 feet in 'ength The Township Clerk shall sell bunal spaces directly to resuX.nts and non residents. B. All such sales shall be made on a form approved by the Township Board. D. Bunal nghts may be transferred only with approval of Township Clei? AU unwed 10b must be returned to the Township for a full refund of the purer a*e price. Purchase of six (6) burial spaces per household shall be allowed. E. The purchase price for bunal spaces shall be established by resolution oi the Township t --?«d. The opening and closing of any burial space shall be by contract with the cemetery sexton. B. All markers and monuments shall be made of stone or other equally durable composition. B. Only one 111 marker or monument shall be permitted per bunal space The fooling shall be eighteen inches (18’1 deep and four inches (4*) larger on ail sides with a maximum width D. of twenty-four inches (24*1. All markers and monuments must be set in a neat and orderly fashion m line with the row. A Only one (1) person may be buried in a burial space with the exception of a mother/Uther and infant or two (21 children buried at the same time. B Tuu (21 cremains may be buried in the same bunal space C. . Forty-eqgit (48) hours notice shall be given m advance oiany funeral. D. Ownership or identification of the persons to be buried therein shall be presented to the cemetery sexton. All burials shaK be within a standard concrete of steel vault. No grading or levei.ng upon a burial space shall be allowed. C. D. E. F. No shrubs, trees, sines, fences or curbs shall be allowed. The Township reserves the nght to remove oc trim any tree or shrub. Anything which hinders the free use a a lawn mower or other gardening apparatus is prohibited. All urns must be set in line with the headstone. 1 contained border of no more than thirty-stx inches (36'1 that projects forward onto the lot shall be allowed as long as it conforms to the dimensions of the burial space H. K. All refuse shall be removed or deposited tn waste containers. The sexton shall have the nght and authonty to remove displays which become unsightly It may be necessary to remove part or the entire border to dig a grave or maintain the grounds surrounding the headstone. All encroachments onto adjacent lots are the res»>onsibdrty of the individual lot owners The Township assumes no liability for any and all decoratfons, memorabilia, trees, shrubs, etc. The Township Clerk shall maintain all records concerning all burials. The cemetery shall be open to the general public daily from dawn to dusk. Any person, firm, ot corporation who violates any provisions of the within Ordinance shall be guilty of a civil infraction. A The provisions of the within Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable and should any provision be declared itwalid. such decision shall only affect the particular provision. 401(k) rollovers made easy A The Township reserves the right to correct any errors by substituting a site tn another location or by refunds the purchase price of said bunal nghts. StcttefllS JEHnthtlteU A Marti D. Christensen. AAMS 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. B Edwardjones tai free 1800) 288*5220 www.edwardjo0cx.com Serving Individual Invrrton Since 1871 ______ Memtei SlPC This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of this Ordinance may be obtained in the Office of the Township Clerk at the address set forth below. Robin Hawthorne. Clerk RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Michigan 49O5H Telephone: (269> 94.H-2194 (>9545979 �Page 14 - Thursday. October 20. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Local Exchange Club Youths of Month named for October begins this week Autumn Phillips, shown here with teacher Trisha Kietzman, is Young Citizen of the Month tor October from Pteasantview Elementary School. The Soufheastem Elementary School Young Citizen of the Month for October, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, is Cassey Glumm, shown here with teacher Dan Benningfield. Students at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades for October are Katyiynn Wallace and Ian Beck, shown with teacher Alice Gergen. Central Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month tor October, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are (from left) Mindy Lancaster, Melinda Kloosterman and Olivia Rose. Legislative policy for the Michigan State Grange, will be determined at the 132nd Annual Convention. October 19-22. Jeffrey A. Swainston. Master (Presi dent) of the State Grange. Wayland, will preside over the meeting that will be held at the Holiday Inn Gateway, Hint. There will be approximately 100 delegates who will represent county and local Granges from all parts of the state. Delegates will begin committee meetings Thursday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. They will deliberate on issues relating to agriculture and rural Michigan. The Grange is the first farm organization in Michigan, it is a grass roots farm, family, community organization. The Grange has worked for the betterment of rural Michigan since 1873. The State Grange was organized on April 15.1873, in Kalamazoo. Swainston’s annua) ad dress will be given Thursday morning - he will speak on issues which affect agriculture and rural Michigan as well as changes in the Grange on both the State and National levels. State Grange Officers will be in charge of various events throughout the week. There will be a Talent Contest, conducted by Mary Strouse (Ithaca), Lecturer (Program Director) Wednes-day evening and awards will be pre­ sented to Grange’s for excellence in pro­ gramming. Ann Grabek, (Nunica). Women’s Activities Director is in charge of the Friday luncheon and will announce awards in needlework, the stuffed toy program, and projects for the needy. The coveted Community Service Awards to Grange’s will be presented Thursday evening by Patty Camcross (Bad Axe) who is Commun-ity Service Director. Beulah Winter (Marshall), Director of the Deaf Awareness program will present awards to Granges for their involvement in the Grange health proj­ ect Randy Nail (Mar-shall) Membership Director will present membership awards earned during the past year and Peggy Johnston (Durand) Infonna-tion Director will present awards for publicity and information. Youth and Junior Grang-er’s will arrive in time for weekend events. They will partici­ pate in convention activities. They will be under the direction of Chris and Connie Johnston, Youth directors (Bancroft) and Stacey Bower. Junior Director (Colon). Guests from other Michigan farm organi­ zations are expected for the Saturday evening banquet. There will be degree conferrals, the annual manorial aen ice, in addition to establishing 'PObcjrfojjh^.jip^ rtzjr.M - tj'° v - tr Zach Zwiemikowski and Kara Cuncan nan, shown here with teacher Mrs. Norris, have been selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings as Young Citizens of the Monti. for October at St. Rose School. Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift io the Barry Community Foundation is Hastings Middlt School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors this month from the Exchange Club of Hastings are (from left) Brian Graybill. George Shannon. Kayla Vogel and Shelby Deming, shown with Principal Mike Karasinsky (far left). used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you CHASE GEIGER IRONSIDE INSURANCE AGENCY 129 Divwon St. HO. Box 25. Purport Ml 49325 designate. 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Fully Insured - all work per­ formed by highly trained technicians 269 948 8381 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 20. 2005 - Page 15 ____________________ ■■ Holiday Shopping Tips Every year, during the holiday season. I write about many calls the BBB gets from consumers in the Marshall area. They ask us to help them with their buying disputes. Here are some typical seasonal complaints: • “This company's ad said their sale prices were 80 percent off. but now I’ve found the same merchandise elsewhere at a lower price." Bit savings claims may indicate bar­ gains, but you must still shop around. Often the giant “discount" is actually off an inflated “list price" which means nothing. Also, don’t be fooled by ads that claim, “Wv have the lowest prices in town!" No seller can possi­ bly know every other store's price. Do they offer a price guarantee? How easy is it to use? • “I ordered from a mail order company but now they have gone out of business (or lost my order')" When buying my mail or over the Internet, order as early as possible and keep detailed records in case your order is lost. Always pay by credit card if possible. • “I bought a gift from a TV home shopping service but they won’t let me return it.” When buying, be sure to teil them the gift is for Christmas so their return policies will begin December 25. You may also have to pay ship­ ping charges to return items. • “The company ran the ad. but when I went to (heir store they were sold out!" No store can know the response each ad will have, and they can’t control slow shipments or weather delays. Shop early. Ask for a rain check or ask if they can give you the same savings on a similar item. Many retailers will do this. • “I want my money back!" Stores set their own policies on refunds, exchanges and lay­ aways. Know in advance the store's policy on returns. While many will give you a refund or exchange your merchandise, they have the right to insist that goods be returned to sal­ able condition will all packaging materials intact. Most also insist that you have proof of purchase. so save those receipts! And some businesses have posted signs that say. “All sales are final." This is legal. Ask about the return policy before you buy. • I couldn't find any sales clerks and the checkout line was too long!" Talk to the store manager. In any case, please be courteous to the overworked sales clerks. It isn't their fault; they just want to help. Remember to always check BBB reports on companies before you buy. Visit our web site, aany.wcsioiHnidHggn.bbb.org. or call us 24 hours a day at 1-800-6 THE BBB. If you have a complaint, use the form on our web site or write us at: BBB. 40 Pearl. N.W., Suite 354, Grand Rapitfc. MI 49S03. Our office serves MarshalMMai!Pbf <?rfhouB County. LEGAL NOTICES by Patricia Johns Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM ts A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTNPURCHASERS: This tale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee, in that event, your damages, if any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dwayne R Taggart and Tonya M Taggart, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Advanta National Bank. Mortgagee, dated December 21.1999. and record­ ed on January 5. 2000 in instrument 1039837, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bankers Trust Company of California. NA. as Custodian and Trustee as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eleven Thousand Eight Hundred Six And 75/100 Doiars ($11,806.75). including interest at 10.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such <x«e made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby giver, that said mortgage w« be forectosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on November 3. 2005. Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 5. Stock 4. VHage of Freeport, and the West 60 feet of Lot 6 of Block 4. Village of Freeport, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats. Page 22. reserving the South 8 feet there­ from for street purposes The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: October 6. 2005 For more information, please can: FCS 248.593 1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee. t/k/a Bankers Trust Company of California. NA. as Custodian and Trustee 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4068456F01 TH® FIRM S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tne conditions of a mortgage made by Dents Chase and Melissa Chase, husband and wile, to Ctocorp Trust Bank. FSB. mortgagee, dated August 4. 2003 and recorded September 5. 2003 in Instrument Number 1112635. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand One Hundred Forty-Nine and 25/100 Doiars ($92,149.25) including interest at the rate of 8.50% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wW be forectosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 OO p.m. on November 17.2006. The premises are located in the Village of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 48 Rods 7.50 feet South of the Northeast comer of Section 21. Town 4 *«orth. Rango 7 West, tor the Place of Beginning; thence West 14 Rods: thence South 4 Rods; thence East 14 Rods; thence North 4 Rods to Place of Beginning Also Commencing 52 Rods, 7 feet and 6 inches South of the Northeast comer of Section 21, Town 4 North. Range 7 West, tor a Place of Beginning, thence West 14 Rods, thence South 2.50 feet, thence Easterly in a straight line to a point 4.50 feet South of the Place of Beginning, thence North 4.50 feet to the Place of Beginning. The redemption period shafi be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 324ia. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of the sate TO ALL PURCHASERS: The forectosing mortg^ee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages. If any. are Imitod soieiy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at stfe. Dated: October 20. 2006 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Citicorp Trust Bank. FSB . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Ate No. 201.2624 As gas prices rise to shocking levels, a big vide fuel economy a long list of attractive there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred thirty three thousand tour hun­ dred seventeen and 10/100 Doiars ($133,417.10). including interest at 7.625% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wl be forectosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, al pubic vendue, at the At Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, Ml . at 1:00 PM on November 17,2005 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: UNIT 3 OF DAISY LANE NO. 1 CONDOMINIUM PROJECT. ACCORDING TO THE MASTER DEED RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NO. 1095651 AND AMENDMENTS THERETO (IF ANY), AND DESIG­ NATED AS BARRY COUNTY CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PLAN NO. 27. TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS IN COMMON ELEMENTS AS SET FORTH IN ABOVE MASTER DEED AND AS DESCRIBED IN ACT 229 OF PUBLIC ACTS OF 1963 AND ACT 59 OF PUBLIC ACTS OF 1978. AN AMENDMENTS THERETO. The redemption period shal bo 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. DATED: October 20. 2005 Robert A Tremain A Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue. Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 ATTORNEY FOR: FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY Assignee of Mortgagee For More Information Cal: (248) 540-7701 models soon but they ae not permitted in all stales. If you decide.to buy a highly fuel ef?cient consideration for car buyers in the Marshall area is fuel economy. Of course you still want you may find many different models that pro- Thcn there are the swindles. Many sleazy street sellers imply their jewelry is “hot" (stolen) and offer you a super low price. Consumers buy counterfeit “Rolex,” “Omega" and other high-quality watches, "diamond" jewelry.or gold chains thinking they are getting great bargains. Only later do they discover that they bought junk! More commonly, a store may claim amaz­ ing savings - 60%. 75%. even 90% savings on jewelry. We view such claims skeptically. Too often, the "75%" isn't off any actual sell­ ing price, but off some manufacturer's “list" price. And we see some jewelry stores arrange big "going out of business" sales around the holidays, promising giant dis­ counts. But their so-called discounts may be phony. Shop around to see if other stores actually sell the same jewelry at the higher price. ThL may also be true of jewelry on the TV cable networks, their regular prices may be higher than local stores for the same item. Finally, check the jeweler with us at the BBB. Get their BBB reliability report at our web site, www.westemmichigan.bbb org or call us 24 hours a day at 1-800-6 THE BBB. If you have a complaint, use the form on our web| site or write us at: BBB. 40 Pearl, N.W.^uite 354. Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 unusual to be charged more than the sticker EPA A system is somewhat mileage could be outdated and worse, it is still a useful benchmark. Good price. Talk to your dealership. You may be placed on a waiting list, ask to make a deposit and pay the full MSRP price of the ca*. Be* lisu of fuel-efficient cars arc also provided at remember there are i.umy other fuel-efficient www.cdmuiQds.com Four-Cylinder vs. V6 or V8: Smaller cars for sale which do not have inflak'd engines usually cost less and get better fuel economy. Many smaller engines these days still have enough prep for normal driving. prices. You might save on their price and save gas at the same time. Internet shopping for fuel-efficient cars contract faxed lo you for review so there are no last-minute surprises. Remember that the BBB has reports on alternative in more suburban roads. Hybrids: A number of different hybrid thousands of firms. To check a company vehicles arc on the market now. Many get out­ tfUC-6 THE BBB or visit our web site, standing mileage but currently sell for inflat­ ed prices. It may take years to recover the www.wcsiamnichigM.bbb.Qn If you have a complaint, use the form at www.bbb.QTg or higher prices in fuel savings. Plus they don’t write us at: BBB. 40 Pearl always have the best performance. Don't just jump into a hybrid; get all the facts first. N.W., Suite 354. Grand Rapids. Special Ml 49503. Our Bureau serves Marshall and all of Calhoun VQflfl OFF CnMWLFff WTHMM 4 flfTBH Diesels: In the past, diesels were often slow, smelly and noisy. But recently, technol­ before you buy. call us 24 hours a day at 1- County. - sutfece deener tnd pofymef soelent • Removes - Fine scretches,med grime 6 addition ogy has improved and you can barely tell you are driving a diesel. Their fuel economy rivals some hybrid cars. Look for more diesel car SNOW PLOWING Hastings & Middleville Areas 616-889-0514 relatives INFORMED! GUERNSEY LAKE Charming 2-bedroom home 65' of Lake Frontage • 16x24 Workshop Great for Cottage or Year Round $110,000(2539372) He will give a comprehensive overview of Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. On Tuesday, Nov. 8, Caroline Dcllenbusch, ciderlaw attorney, will present information on legal and financial issues that confront families who are caring for persons with Alzheimer's and related dementias. The third and final session Nov. 15 will present strategies for navigating the dementia joui.'tey. Christiana Getz, program coordina­ tor for (he Alzheimer's Association, will help families strengthen their communication skills, access ccmn?inity resources, and cope more effectively with their one. The Alzheimer's Echcation series is pro­ vided with financial suppx* from the Barry County United Way. Donations wil! be accepted to assist with program cose To reserve a seat or to receive more infor­ mation, phone the Alzheimer’s Association at 616-459-4558 or 800-272-3900. ter gas mileage. Constant shifting may be a headache in regular city driving, but it is an PINE LAKE * GUERNSEY LAKE * BIC CEDAR 269-945-9554 The Alzheimer's Association of West Michigan will sponsor a three-part education series on three consecutive Tuesdays. Nov. I, 8 and 15. at the Barry County Commission on Aging, 320 West Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings. All sessions will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. Participants arc encouraged to attend all three sessions, but it is not required. The Nov. 1 session will feature Dr. Gary Standard nr Automatic Transmission: 795-7495 To subscribe, call us at... Alzheimer's series slated in Hastings The manual (stick) shift car usually gets bet­ SaWWICE RUN PAIUY The BANNER This means the Hastings office, which ear lier had been scheduled for closing, now will remain open at least for awhile. Mary M. Judnich. regional manager for U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow. had announced at the annual Farm Bureaus leg­ islative meeting Oct. 12 that the Hastings office of the Fann Service Agency would be closed as a cost savings measure. George Hubka of the local Farm Bureau said Wednesday. “Many area fanners will be relieved that the Hastings office will remain opai." Farmers are concerned that going on line to do business with the FSA would be a prob­ lem because determining which forms need to be filed and when can often be confusing. Officials of FSA offices in the area will be meeting to discuss ways to continue Serving with limited staff. Judnich asked that any fanners who would like to voice an opinion on this indefinite stay of the proposed closing may call her at 616­ 975-0052. No one at the senator's Washington office was available for comment before the Banner went to press. can be successful, but make sure you have the final, out-thc-door price in writing. Have the STEENSMA 82 Send them Staff Writer Staff members of the Hasting Farm Sen ices Agency were informed Wednesday. Oct 19. that the attempt lo reorganize area FSA office “has been put on hold indefinite Milter. MMfefcgiat and dementia specialist to get a car that medLs your other needs. But Buying jewelry in the holiday season Keep your friends and Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. is a debt collector and we are attempbno to collect a debt and any Information obtained will be used tor that purpoee. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by RICHARD F PALMER AND MARCELLA MAE PALMER. HUS­ BAND AND WIFE to PAUL A GETZ1N & LYNN M GETZIN DBA WEST MICHIGAN FINANCIAL SER­ VICES . Mortgagee, dated February 06.2004. and recorded on February 24. 2004 . as Instrument No 1122679. in BARRY County Records, Metvgan. and assigned by said mortgagee to FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY by an assignment dated February 11. 2004. and recorded on February 24. 2004 . as Instrument No. 1122680 in BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage uying a Fuel Efficient Car cars. Although the As we move into the holiday season, fine quality jewelry is on many gift lists. Here are a few Better Business Bureau tips to help get the most for your money. First, take the time to learn a bit about the fundamentals of gemstones and precious met­ als. The easiest way is to visit one of the many reputable jewelers in the Hastings! area who will be happy to explain the ways such items are evaluated. For exampe, diamonds are judged by the "four C’s” - cut. color, clar­ ity and (c)arat weight. This is very important; two gems, which might look identical to the untrained eye, may vary tremendously in value. Have the jeweler put several stones under magnification to point out the differ­ ences. Colored stones (sapphires, emeralds, etc.) are almost always treated to enhance their beauty. The jeweler can explain how this is done. When shopping for good jewelry, look to see that the piece has a karat mark as well as the manufacturer's trademark. Anything less than 10 karat, or 42% gold, cannot carry a karat designation. Terms like "gold filled" or "gold plated" mean that a small layer of gold is bonded over a base metal. Terms like ’elec­ troplated" and “gold-washed" have even thin­ ner layers of gold. They’re fine for costume jewelry but are not the highest quality. Local Farm Services Agency stays open PROFESSIONALS! . HASTINGS DETAIL �Page 16 - Thursday. October 20. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Nature Conservancy Takes Show on the Road Tuesday Mixed Hastings City Bank 17-11; Hastings Bowl 17-11; Yankee Zephyr 16.5-113;TVCCU 16­ 12; Consumers Concrete 16-12; J-Ad Graphics 11-17; Woodland Machine 9.5-j8.5; Walker. Fluke. Sheldon 9-19. Men’s High Games & Senes - Stan Hause 202-582; M. Hall 533; D. Walden 165; D. Benner 235-600; R. O’Keefe 207; D. Risher 181-516; M. Yost 182. Women’s High Games & Series - B. Wilkins 211-569; J. Steeby 157; C. O’Keefe 202: B. Smith 168. Sunday Night Mixed Red Dog 19; Thunder Alley 17; Bounty Hunters 15 1/2; Sandbaggers 15; 4 Horsemen 14; Robbers 12; Happy 4’s 12; Gutter Dusters 11; Pin Chasers II; Funky Bowlers 9 1/2; Wolverines 9; XXX Bowlers 9; 12 ozs. at a Time 8. Womens Good Games and Series - K. Becker 225-615; M. Simpson 184-492; C. Miller 174-491; H. Jordan 149-444; A. Churchill 149-123; K. Jenkins 135-393; K. Farlee 120-326; A. Laney 117. Mens Good Games and Series - B. Hubbell 208-559; M. Kidder 202-531; J. Robbe 190-519; B. Churchill 183-499; C. Alexander 224; J. Smith 211; N. Robbe 206; K Hammontree 204; P. Ayers 171; S. Farlee 164. Wednesday P.M. Hair Care Center 20; At Home Real Estate 14; Eye and Ent 14; Mace Pharmacy 12; Shamrock 11; Secbcrs 11; Railroad Street Mill 11. Womens Good Games and Series • E. Ulrich 204-510; D. Seeber 176-501; L. Yoder 195-474; J. Shuriow 120-353; T. Christopher 207; R. Marrah 202; S. Pennington 189; L. Elliston 183; W. Barker 167; B. Hathaway 166; B. Norris 139. Friday Night Mixed Winter Golfers 17; Get-R-Done 16; Heads Out 15 1/2; Budweiser 14; Sanborns and Shirlee 14; Mercy 14; Oldies But Goodies 13; Ten Pins 13; 9-N-A-Wiggle 12 1/2; Renegades 12; We're a Mess 10 1/2; The Baby Bunch 10; 4 Fools 10; Just Here lo Bowl 9; Brushworks 8 1/2; Just Cuz 8; All But One 8; Whatever 7. Becker 219-566; R. Lydy 184-522; J. Madden 203-504; L. Rentz 167-464; B. Mesccar 147-427; T. Dewitt 147-415; T. Bush 210; M. Sears 191; M. Vandenberg 183; D James 178; G. Meaney 174; J. Kasinsky 163; A. Mesecar 161; S. Vandenberg 154; C. Madden 147. Mens Good Games and Series - B. Bowman 279-715; S. Sanborn 225-675; J. Bush 234-598; M. Kasinsky 212-598; A. Taylor 189-550; J. Smith 221-529; J. Lancaster 202-503; D. Franklin 169-467; K. Andrus 143-391; R. Guild 257; DJ James 245; M. Kidder 192; M. Lydy 179; J. Tinkler 177; B. Vandenberg 158. Michigan’s ecosystems.” said Helen Taylor, campaign in April aimed at raising $78 mil­ state director for ihe The Nature Conservancy lion to protect Michigan's forest, water and in the next three months to tell members and in Michigan “Our work is a necessary com­ interested local residents more about the future of conservation in Michigan. ponent for conservation success in our state, and we’re starling to see some significant shoreline sy*tems. More than $74 million has been raised to date, leaving nearly $5 million All meetings are free and open to the gen­ eral public. Each presentation will begin at returns on our investments." million, but we know that to protect more than 271,000 acres in the .esnurces and will come forward to help us •Wednesday. November 2. Lansing, Michigan Office - 101 E. Grand River. Upper Peninsula while keeping the land as a working forest, retaining about 3.000 timber- complete our goal." Taylor said. related jobs. Known as the Northern Great to preserve the plants, animals and natural Calvin College - Bunker Center. Lakes Forest Project, the land parcels stretch communities that represent the diversity of RSVPs are appreciated a week prior to each meeting. If you wish to attend or would like over eight counties - from Chippewa to life on Earth by protecting the lands and Ontonagon - and link together more than 2 million acres of protected federal, state and cy and its 1 million members worldwide have The mission of The Nature Conservancy is waters they need to survive. The Con-servan- Further natural areas across the U.P. Of the 271.000 protected more than 80 million acres on details including locations for Kalamazoo. acres, 248,000 acres will continue to be Earth. The Nature Conservancy em-braces a Bloomfield Hills and Grand Rapids will soon be forthcoming on the Conservancy’s website owned by The Forestland Group while The non-confrontational. market-based approach Nature Conservancy will outright own an additional 23338 acres as a forest reserve. for accomplishing its science-driven mission. michiganrsvp@tnc.org. major difference to protect the best of The Nature Conservancy followed that For more information visit http;//naiurc.ffly/midiigan- announcement by publicly launching a capital Proceed with caution during school bus safety week Ladies Good Gaines and Series - Y. Markley 169-466; E. Ulrich 169-477; S. Pennington 177-507; G. Otis P9-458; D. Bunts 156-421; G. Scobey 165-448; L Yoder 161. Mens Good Gaines and Series ■ R. Hut 203-523; D. Kieney 193-505; L. Markley 153; D. Murphy 215-484; M. Saldivar 197­ 480; B. Akers 220-557; C. Baker 278-680. R. Nash 166; 1 Heney 164-436; R. Warner 172­ 494. School has been in session for more than a month, giving motorists time to adjust to the influx of school buses. National School Bus Safety Week, October 16-22, is an opportunity for those on the road to not only notice school buses, but also pay extra attention to school bus safety. While school buses are the safest way to get lo school, one of the greatest haz­ ards comes from motorists who do not observe the school bus stop law. The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) is producing two new materials to remind motorists that school buses are like traffic signals. An H"xl7" poster and brochure will be available this fall for Michigan communities to post and distribute. “To keep bus rides safe, motorists need to be cautious when children get on and off the bus." said Michael L. Prince. OHSP division director. "School buses are like rolling traffic signals, and drivers need to know what the flashing lights mean." The ne v materials compare the lights on a school bus to traffic signals. Motorists should always: Printing ■ Prepare to stop when a slowing bus has its overhead yellow lights flashing. • Come to a complete stop at least 20 feet away from the bus when its overhead red lights are flashing. • Proceed with caution when the hazard warning lights, located near the head­ lights, are flashing. Approximately 17.800 school vehicles in Michigan transport more than 850,000 children each school day and travel near­ ly 10 million miles a year, according to Michigan State Police's Motor Carrier Division Bus Inspection Unit There are four facilities and 361 injuries in school bus crashes reported in Michigan in 2004 American students are nearly eight times safer riding to a school bus than with their own parents and guardians in cars, according to a 2002 study from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (^Know Your Legislators: , UX Sanala Debbie Stabenow. Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat. Russell Senat t Office Building, Washington. D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal BuUng, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormeia, regional reprusentative. U.S. ?ong roti ' i Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District (All ot Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington. D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, tax (202) 225-5144. District office. Room 166, Federal BuSding. Grand.Rapida. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. . . President's comment line: 1202-456-1111. Capitol Information line tor Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phono (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkbdz Reoublican, 24th District (All ot Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, t>05 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing. Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447 Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkhol2@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Rooubbcan, 87th District (Al of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Thanks to you... Graphics 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. P.O. Box 188 Hastings, MI 49058-0188 We Have a Colorful Solution. Whether your printing needs are complex color brochures or simple black and white forms, let J-ad Graphics design, print and deliver quality printed materials you'll be proud of. Complete design, printing and bindery facilities in-house to handle all of your printing needs no matter how large or small. Call one of our Printing Specialists today! Phone (269) 945-9554 Fax (269) 945-5192 $78 tions: at hnp://nanire org/michigan. ‘The Nature Conservancy is making a Senior Citizens Publishers of: • Hastings Banner • Hastings Reminder •Sun & News • Lakewood News •Maple Valley News •Marshall Community Advisor • Battle Creek Shopper • Weekender •Marshall Chronicle To contact one of our Printing Specialists Call: reach Jennifer M. Granholm to announce an effort or email Sun Risers 19-5: #1 Senior 17.5-6.5; Nub's Harem 15-9; M4M s 13.5-10.5; Friends 13-7; King Pins 12-8; Pin Pals 11.5­ 12.5; Wieland s 10.5-135; Butterfingers 10­ 14; Early Risen 10-14; 4 B's 9.5-14.5; BATs 8-16; Ward's Friends 8-16; Kuempel 6.5­ 17.5. Need? “We’ve got a lot of work cut out for us to In January, the Conservancy joined Gov. 5:30 p.m. on the following dates at these loca­ more information, please call (517) 316-2285 Coleman Agency 14-10; Trouble 14-10; Big Boy 12^-113; 3 Lucky Ladies 12-12; Quality Roofing 12-12; Git-R-Done Gals 11.5-12.5; All in the Family 11-13; CB’s 1113; Superette Gals 11-13, Critters 11-13. High Game and Series - K. Carpenter 199-524; L. Potter 188; C. Etts 118;O. Gillons 137; T Thompson 180; M. Scars 179; R. Brummel 167; P. Ramey 170; B. Wilder 89; T. Heinrich 138; S. Lancaster 191-503; J. Hurless 162; C. Gates 119; S. Snider 150; T. Franklin 161; J. Rice 167; L. Trumble 189­ 520; P. Cogswell 158; M. Gross 146; T. Smith 130; L. Rorye 147; P. Hobert 156; D. James 167; S. Smith 135; C. Shook 163; S. McKee 213-571; S. Vandenburg 214-541; T. Daniels 205-565. left to raise by the end of 2006. Michiganians care about our state’s natural • Tuesday. November 8 - Grand Rapids. Tuesday Trios Womens Good Games and Series - K. The Nature Conservancy will be hosting eight membership meetings around the state 89 families received Christmas food baskets and 204 children received Christmas presents in the Nashville area through Nashville Community Programs, Thai’s what matters Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 20,2005 - Page 17 Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER Internet pick-up truck sale turns out to be a scam 945-9554 Troopers at the Michigan State Police. Hastings post, are investigating a report in which the Internet was used to attempt a scam against an area resident. Trooper Bryan Roderick said the victim of the scam had posted a pick-up truck for sale on an Internet web site and was contacted via e-mail. Roderick said a cashier's check was sent through a national messenger service and arrangements were sent to have the pick-up shipped out. Fortunately, the seller knew to contact the bank where the check was posted and discovered that the National City Bank of Frankenmuth did not issue cashier's checks. The pick-up's owner immediately contacted state police and the investigation continues. Roderick warned that while this is a new twist, such scams have been increasing with the advent of Internet activ­ ity. "We want people to be aware of any type of contact such as this. Before they deposit the check, they should check with the issuing bank to verify the transaction. "We have had similar scams." he warned, "many targeting elderly people especially. If you receive a notice that you have received a cash prize and must send in money in order to collect, you should be suspicious." Roderick said anyone who has experienced similar incidents should contact the Michigan Stats Police. "People need to be aware, especially those who do business on the internet.” Roderick said. "The internet is the fastest rising area of scam artists and they are counting on you not to double check every detail. We urge people to take extra caution with any Internet business transaction." Man arrested for violating protection order YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — State police responded to a disturbance Tuesday at a Yankee Springs camp site off Norris Road and found a man and a woman arguing and the charge of assault was unfounded. Troopers investigated further and learned that the woman had been issued a personal protection order preventing the male from contacting her. The man was subsequently arrested and turned over to Kentwood police, who issued the original order. Teen charged with fraudulent use of ATM card HAS I INGS — Hastings police officers have arrested a 17-year-old Hastings teen on charges of fraudulent use of a financial transaction device. The investigation originated when a complaint was filed by relatives of the suspect who found that several thousand dollars was taken from their account. Jonathon Armour is accused of making several unauthorized withdrawals from area ATM machines over the course of a three-week period between Sept. 23 and Oct 9. The teen told officers he took the victims' ATM card and located the pin number from their office files. He said he spent all the money and admitted that it was a stupid thing to do. Armour was arrested on a 22-count felony warrant for making the illegal transactions. He was transported and lodged at the Barry County Jail without incident. River Bend golf cart theft under investigation RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — Troopers are investigating the theft of a golf cart from River Bend Golf Course some­ time between Oct. 14 and 15. when the cart was discovered missing. Anyone with information about this ongoing investigation should contact the Michigan State Police post b Hastings. Domestic disturbance leads to man’s arrest tt?t , .r a-.,,-,t. , | adenm? 1’ oiT!--'’ nt -iJanjJiai. /u'd .•> ■ hie-. • , HASTINGS — Police arrested a 38-year-old Hastings man for causing a disturbance Saturday morning in the 500 block of South Jefferson Street. Officers reported that Charles Ellis was upset with his girlfriend, who was at a friend's house in the area. A verbal dispute followed al the residence at approximately 3:55 a.m. and ended up in the street. Officers arrived on scene and attempted to calm Ellis down but he failed to comply with their orders. Ellis was placed under arrest for being a disorderly person and lodged at the Barry County Jail. Alcohol is believed to have been a factor in incident. Dogs rounded up to end threat on residents DOWLING — Troopers from the Michigan State Police post answered a request last Thursday by the Barry County Sheriff's Department to respond to an animal control incident in Dowling. Troopers found two rottweilers threatening residents and contacted the dogs’ owner, Theresa Roundtree to help secure the animals. Automotive starters stolen from rural pole bam MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP — A pole bam in Maple Grove Township was discovered to have been broken into sometime betvecn July and Oct. 14. It is believed that 20 reconditioned automotive starters, valued at approximately $1,400. were stolen. Anyone ’*/ith information on this case should contact the Michigan State Police Post in Hastings. Boy located after issuance of ‘Amber Alert’ HASTINGS — Police responded to a reported kidnapping at a residence in the 1700 block of South Jefferson Street at 10:41 p.m. Monday. Officers were told by the child's grandmother and legal gu»rdian. Jeanne Christiansen, that her 9-year-old grand­ son. who is disabled and cannot walk, was taken from his bedroom. The grandmother was upstairs and heard nois­ es downstairs, and after investigating, found that the boy had been taken from his bedroom. Officers checked a residence on South Hanover Street where the boy’s mother lives, and learned that his 14-yearold sister, a reported runaway, had been at her mother's home and told her she was going to go get her brother and take him away. A tracking dog from the Michigan State Police Wayland post searched the area with negative results. The police department then entered the boy into the Law Enforcement Information Network System and issued an "Amber Alert." A store clerk at the Shell Gas Station on Green Street reported a female in the area carrying a young male on her back at about 2 a.m., walking toward South Hanover Street. Officers responded to the area and located the boy and his sister at the residence of their mother. The girl would not cooperate with officers and did not reveal what her intentions were. They were both taken to the Hastings Police Department and turned over to the custody of their grandmother. The incident will turned over to the Barry County Prosecutor's office for review. Internet fraud complaint under investigation HASTINGS — Police are investigating a fraud complaint involving an unauthorized Internet transaction totaling several hundred dollars. The incident came to light on Oct. 11. when the victim noticed the unauthorized deduction on her account state­ ment made through PLANET6.com. The incident is currently under investigation. A reminder: No parking on city streets overnight The Hastings Police Department would like to remind citizens that the winter months are just around the comer, and there is a no parking allowed on city streets between the hours of 2 and 6 a.m. / sinh $99 AMISH LOG BED w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought never used). Still on roll. 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Maple Valley is the only local team in the first category. The Lions earned v ii number six last week at Brooklyn Columbia Central to secure second place in the SMAA South behind Hillsdale. This week the Lions face their traditional season ending rivals from Portland. Both teams enter the evening with 6-2 records, hoping to add another win in hopes of earning a home play-off game. Portland tied Chesaning this fall for the Mid-Michgan B Conference championship, and is coming off a 35-14 non-confercnce victory over Lansing Catholic Central. Lansing Catholic Central was one of the Lakewood Vikings three consecutive victims. Three-straight wins, including last week’s 40­ 10 win over Williamston, have the Vikings playing for their play-off lives at 5-3. Lakewood faces its traditional season ending match-up with Ionia at home this Friday. The Bulldogs come in with a 6-1 record, and share this season's Capital Area Activities Conference Division 2 championship with Charlotte. Ionia comes to Lakewood as the seventh ranked team in the slate in Division 3 after earning a 21-10 victory over Bay City John Glen, the team which was ranked second in the state in Division 4 heading into last week. Hastings and Delton Kellogg are hoping to play the role of spoiler, but both teams ha sc their hands full. Hastings will be home taking on 5-3 Thomapple Kellogg. The Trojans fell lo South Christian last Friday and need a win to get back to the post-season. A win for Thomapple Kellogg would also give it the chance to finish in a second-place tie in the O­ K Gold Conference with South and Caledonia. Delton will be home Friday too. taking on 5-3 Pennficld. Pennfield is also looking to add a second place conference finish to its resume. The Kalamazoo Valley Association's Green and Gold Panthers are 4-1 in the league, behind 5-0 Paw Paw. Current Records Maple Valley Middleville Lakewood Delton Hastings 6-2 5-3 5-3 2-6 1-7 Here's a round-up of last Friday's local gridiron action. Wayland 20, Hastings 14 Lakewood senior Eddie Phillips dives to cover a fumble in Friday night's win over Williamston. The Vikings pulled to within one with of the play-offs by not turning the ball over once again. (Photo by Perry Hardin) I’d like to see more duals on the golf and cross courses 1 can’t think of many reasons I would choose not to see the best of the best high school athletes every chance I get. but one crossed my mind this week. I miss the O-K Gold Conference’s head-to-head cross country duals, just two teams seeing which one is better than the other. Some coaches and runners like the big jamborees, where all of the league s teams get together four. five, or six times a season to run against each other. I think that should be special. That’s what the conference meet is for. like yesterday’s conference meet at Johnson Park. Standings used to be taken Horn the regular season records, and then the conference meet counted for just as much as those other duals combined. I’ve heard runners talk about getting sick cf running against the same opponents week in and week out. The old way. you saw each team once in the conference, and then everybody got together in the end of the season. It has been interesting checking the conference stats each week to sec which boys team came out on top and if one of the Burgess girls from South Christian. Andrea Schedlbauer from Caledonia. TK's Rebecca Winchester, or Wayland's Jessica Armstrong was the individual champ on the girls side. Cross country conferences do it all over the area. Lakewood. Delton Kellogg, and Maple Valley all compete in big jamborees throughout the season. Aren’t schools trying to save money? Isn’t gas really expensive? With big jamborees, teams are lucky to host one conference meet a year. Some don’t host any. That means their cross country team is going on the road at least once every week. With the conference duals, a team should be home for at least half of its contests. The O-K Gold only had two “home” meets this season, everything else has been run at Johnson Park in Grandville. The Hastings meet at Riverbend was one. and the Wayland jamboree at Orchard Hills the other. I’m not even sure Wayland driving all the way out to Orchard Hills Golf Course cane be classified as a home meet. Johnson Park is a great spot for a cross country meet, a great spot for the conference meet. For regular season contests its way out of the way for the Gold’s teams. South Christian and Byron Center are the closest schools to Johnson Park, and the park has got to he at least ten miles away from those two schools. Not only ten miles away, but most­ ly ten miles to the North, while the other five schools in the conference are well South of South and Byron. Track and field teams don’t get together for five conference jamborees where the whole league runs against each other. Tennis teams don’t have four mini conference tournaments before the big one at the end. Swimmers don’t have jamborees. luikewood. Maple Valley, and Delton Kellogg’s golf leagues do. however have the big jamborees. I’ve got to go with the Gold on this one. The O-K Gold's boys’ golf teams still have six dual matches a season, and the cross country teams should go back to that. I’d Det the Lakewood golfers would have had a little more fun this season, winning a couple of head-to-head match-ups with DeWitt and Fowlerville than they did hoping for third place every week behind the state champions from Lansing Catholic and the stale runners-up from Haslett. The same holds true for the Delton golfers. It’s gotta be easier to get up for a match when you’re not shooting for third place behind Hackett Catholic Central and Kalamazoo Christian. There had to be something said for looking an opponent in the eye and going at it. It's been said that baseball is a game of inches, but the same rule applies to football. Just ask Hastings head varsity football coach Fred Rademacher. Several “just-missed” attempts to convert on fourth down plays made all the difference in the Saxons' 20-14 loss at Wayland's home­ coming last Friday night. The defeat left Hastings with a 1-7 overall season record and just one game left in Rademacher’s first campaign. The two “just-misses” killed a drive in the fourth quarter and set the stage for the Wildcats' winning march and killed a great chance to go into the halftime lockerroom leading by two touchdowns. There was another missed opportunity, the failure to convert an opportunity into six points after a fumble recovery by Garrett Thomas in the second quarter. There were flashes of brilliance. With the game less than two minutes old, Ashtin King broke loose against a Wildcat defense that was looking for Matt Donnini and raced 52 yards for a touchdown. Quarterback Kyle Girrbach then carried in the two-point conversion and the morxl was somber for the homecoming crown looking at an 8-0 deficit. Things looked <;yen (better briefly for Hastings when its defense held the Wildcats to a three and out and then took possession of the football near midfield. But was at their own 46 the Saxons failed, by just inches, to convert on a bid for a first down. Wayland responded by going the 46 yards in five plays, with quarterback Ryan Burchett scrambling 30 yards to the end zone on a fourth down and five play. The Wildcats kicked the extra point and trailed 8-7. Not long afterward. Donnini broke into the secondary and scampered 58 yards to the 2yard line. He took it the rest of the way on his next carry and though the PAT attempt failed, the Saxons were on top 14-7. The defense stepped up on Wayland's next possession by getting the ball back on downs at its own 33. From there Hastings mounted its most impressive offensive drive of the evening, a 66-yard smash mouth affair that ended badly, just one yard away from the end zone with 35 seconds left in the half. Just 36 more inches on the fourth down play and the Saxons would have enjoyed a double digit lead at intermission. Hastings dominated the line of scrimmage in the opening 24 minutes, yielding a 30-yard scramble for a touchdown, but other than that, it looked like the Saxons were well within reach of their first O-K Gold Conference vic­ tory since 2003 and only their second since 2001. But the game of inches went the other way­ in the second half. Wildcat halfback Ben Forcier scored on a one-yard run in the third quarter and the Saxon defensive line managed to block the extra point -“tempt. to hold on to a 14-13 lead. Hastings gambled and lost by inches on fourth down at midfield and set the table for a heartbreaking ending. Though the defense stepped up and forced a fourth down and 10. Burchett then came up with the only pass completion of the night, a 22-yarder to Forcier that kept the drive alive and put the ball on the Saxons’ 18. Several plays later. Forcier scored from two yards out. once again on a fourth down situation. Donnini finished the evening with 107 yards rushing for Hastings, which yielded 174 yards and two TDs to Forcier. The Saxons will end their season at home Friday night against Middleville. Paw Paw 59, Delton 0 Delton Kellogg suffered its worst defeat of the season Friday night, on the road against the undefeated Kalamazoo Valley Association champions from Paw Paw. 59-0. Delton Kellogg fell to 2-6 overall, and 0-5 in the KVA with the loss. The Panthers couldn’t get anything going against the powerful Redskins. The highlight of the game for Paw Paw was Lakewood 40, Williamston 10 If the old adage that says records can be Saxon sophomore Garrett Harris tries to leap through a tackle during Friday rWgffB G-K Gold Contest at Wayland. Harris rushed the ball seven times for 32 yards a; the Saxons' six-point loss. (Photo by David T. Young) when running back Kyle Galbraith broke his school's single-season rushing record. He has 1.301 yards on the season. He managed 192 and three touchdowns on the evening on just 13 carries. The Redskins had success through the air as well. Quarterback Brett Geschke hit 7-ofII pass attempts for 187 yards and hit team­ mate Matt Buskirk five times for 162, includ­ ing touchdowns of 54.48. and 20 yards. Delton will host Pennfield in the season finale this week. Paw Paw takes on Kalamazoo Christian. Maple Valley 28, Columbia Central 13 TK’s Ben Ybema sprints away from a South Christian lineman in the Trojans loss at home Friday night. Ybema carried the ball 26 times for 144 yards on the night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Valley on the boanl first with two minutes Wt in the first quarter on a three-yard run. Levi Andler ran in the two-point conversion. With 6:12 remaining before the half. Tyler Christensen put the Lions up by two touch­ downs when he plunged into the end zope from two yards out. The Lkms took thal 14-0 lead into the lock­ ed room at half-time, and came out on their opening drive of the second half and added eight more points. Adam Lamphere scored on a 22-yard run with 9:20 to play in the third. Gordeneer got to test his arm on the two-point conversion, completing a pass to Bentley. Columbia Central scored the game's next two touchdowns, on a three-yard run by Josh Hartley in the third quarter and a 19-yard run by Josh Watson with 10:58 to play. Levi Andler had a huge night, rushing 19 times for 195 yards for the Lions. Wood added 50 yards on 12 carries, and Christensen 47 yards on ten carries. Levi Andler also led the Lion defense along with Man Gam. They both had eight tackles Goris and Lackscbeide had seven each, and Coplin and Danny Laverty five. Columbia Central finished the night with 307 yards of offense, with 148 coming on the ground and 159 through the air. Watson rushed 12 times for the Golden Eagles for 77 yards, and also completed eight of his 13 pass attempts. The Lions are in again. Maple Valley earned its sixth win of the season Friday night, knocking off Brooklyn Columbia Central after a long bus ride 28-13. The Lions scored the game's first 22 points, before the Golden Eagles started their come­ back. It wasn’t until Man Gordeneer plunged into the end zone from a yard out with 4:54 that the Lions could really start celebrating. “We got a great effort Friday night," said Lion head coach Guenther Mittelstaedt. The Lions earned themselves a spot in the state play-offs for the eighth time in the last nine years. The only team that didn't make it went 7-2, before the six wins and you’re in rule, in 1998. This Maple Valley team has a chance to match that team's record this Friday night when it plays host to Portland for the annua! end of season non-confercnce clash. Maple Valley finishes the SMAA South season in second place with a 4-1 record, after coming into Friday’s game in a second-place tie with Columbia Central. “The defense played well and the offensive line had a great game.” said Mittelstaedt. Mark Andler. Jajrd Goris, Andy Root. Micah Coplin. Keith Lackscheide. Drew Kersjes. and TJ. Bentley controlled the battle of the trenches for the Lion offense. With them leading the way. Maple Valley amassed 306 yards of offense - all of it on the ground. Four different players scored the Lions’ four touchdowns. Tim Wood got Maple thrown out the window in rivalry games it true, the Vikings have as good a shot as an) ocher team, that currently has five wins, at making the stale play-offs. After a 2-3 start. Lakewood needed to win its final four ball games to reach six wins and guarantee itself a spot in the play-offs. After the first three the Vikings are 3-0, and now 5­ 3 overall, heading into Friday night's annual season ending match-up with Ionia. “We'll see (what happens),” said Lakewood head coach Bob Veitch, after his team's 40-10 homecoming victory over Williamston on Friday night. “I just know that Lakewood-Ionia is always a good game.” The Vikings have gone on their current three-game winning streak by taking care of the football. They didn't have a turn-over in the 30-point win over the Hornets. Kyle Row land had a huge night for Lakewood. Rowland rushed the ball 16 times for 195 yards to go over 1.000 for the season, and scored the game's opening touchdown on a 58-yard run in the first quarter. A Brad Sharp field goal cut the Lakewood lead to 6-3 with five minutes left in the first half, but The Vikings scored a pair of touch­ downs in the final 23 seconds of the to make it 19-3 al the break. Viking quarterback Jesse Martin scored on a one-yard touchdown run with 23 seconds left in the second quarter. With time winding down in the first half, the Vikings took a chance with an on-side kick. Lakewood recovered, and with 11 seconds left Viking Martin connected with Rowland on a 47-yard touchdown pass. The score was followed by a Levi Phelps extra-point kick. Eddie Phillips. Justin Keller, and Corey Herman scored on touchdown runs in the sec­ ond half for Lakewood, and the Hornets sec­ ond score didn't come until the final minute of the ball game Phillips* TD came on a 44-yard run with 2:44 left in the third quarter. He carried the ball eight times for 79 yards. Keller rar. 11 See FOOTBALL, next page �Th® Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 20. 2005 - Page 19 Trojans win rematch with Saxons by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Except for the obvious. Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls' basketball coach Jen Shaw had a hard time figuring out what was different between her team’s first and second meetings w ith Hastings this season. The obvious difference was that after falling to a last second shot by Dana Shilling in the first meeting at Hastings High School, the Trojans held on for a 41-40 victory in meeting number two at TKHS last Thursday. One difference was that Shilling wasn’t on the floor for the Saxons in the final minute, after suffering a minor head injury midway through the fourth quarter. The Saxons still got a big shot at the end. Brooklyn Pierce hit a three-pointer from the top of the key w ith 14.7 seconds left to play to cut the Trojan lead from 41-37 to 41-40. Hastings called time-out with 11 seconds left and went for the steal on the inbound pass, but came up empty. TK point guard Amy Ball held the ball at mid-court then tossed it ahead to teammate Jessica Flaska who secured it as the Saxons ran by with the buzzer sounding. The Trojans had a 13-point lead midway through the second quarter, and still led by ten at the half. The Saxons clawed back into the ball game with their pressure defense, eventually taking a 33-29 lead. The Trojans went on a eight­ point scoring run from that point, regularly getting over the top of the Hastings defense. Holly Smith xd nine of her team high 14 points in the fourth quarter. The Trojans were six-of-seven from the free throw line to pull back in front in the fourth. Saxon junior Natalie Knorp shows some her disappointment as she heads off the court following Hastings’ one-point loss at Thornapple Kellogg Thursday night. Hastings erased a double digit deficit in the second half, but fell 41-40. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Kati Dakin led Hastings with nine points. Pierce finished with eight, and Natalie Pennington and Jodi Jolley had six points each. Jolley did a good job of chasing Flaska around the floor. but Caitlin Chamberlin worked hard underneath to score eight points for the Trojans. The Trojan girls got a few easy baskets in the paint thanks to their size advantage and to some nice passes from point guard Ashlcigh Lund who returned from injury to play a nice game. “My girls came out with an attitude.*' said Shaw. "They wanted it.” The Trojans arc alone in fourth place in the O-K Gold Conference with the win. They now have a 3-4 conference mark, while Hastings fails to 2-5 in the league. Hastings fell lo 5-8 overall with a threepoint loss in non-confercnce action at Portland on Tuesday night. Portland improved to 13-0 on the season with the victory, in which another Saxon sec­ ond-half rally came up short. The Raiders led 32-21 al the half before prevailing 55-52. Pierce had a huge night for the Saxons fin­ ishing with 20 points, including 5-of-5 from the free throw line. Pennington had ten points for the Saxons. Dakin eight, and Jolley seven. Portland was led by Lindsey Pettit, who poured in 24 points. Samantha Feldpausch added 13 points for the Raiders. Hastings will be at home tonight against Greenville in another non-confercnce contest, then gets back to O-K Gold action against Caledonia Thursday . FOOTBALL, continued from previous page times for 56 as the Vikings amassed 353 yards turnovers, on the first play of the second half cn the ground and 4(X) total. to set the Trojans up at the South 28-yard line Williamston managed 305 yards of offense. trailing 23-21. 93 on the ground and 212 through the air. The Trojan drive stalled at the Sailor ten. and a field goal try by TK senior Troy Rock “I was really proud of the kids.” said Veitch. “They did a great job staying focused was too low and knocked down by the line. The Sailors took over on their own five-yard and did an outstanding job going through this, working through it. We've got a great group line and marched 95 yards in ten plays to go of kids." up 30-21 on a five-yard touchdown run by Matt Bakker. Tim Elzinga got the Sailors out Phillips led Lakewood with ten tackles. Lee Jackson and Marcus Gonzales each had of their own end with a 49-yard run on his team’s first play after the blocked kick. seven. The Trojans took over with four and a half South Christian 36, Middleville 21 A play-off spot comes down to the final minutes to play, but saw another drive stall in Friday night forTK. Sailor territory. After a fourth down stop by The 5-3 Trojans need a win in Hastings the South Christian defense. Elzinga again took off on the first play, this time he went 59Friday night to secure themselves a spot in the yards to the Trojan seven-yard line. He carpost-season. The Trojans suffered their sec­ ond O-K Gold CodfKencragTeaf list Friday ’ IWffllie balTIIWtHWe end zone three play s1 later for the game’s final score. when they were lopped at home by South “It hinged on stopping each other. They did Christian 36-21. a nice job in key situations of stopping our “We didn’t stop them when we had to.” said TK coach Tim Penfield after Friday offense.” said Penfield. “For 45 minutes it night's loss. “It was a pretty simple game.” was a good game and then we let it get away" Elzinga finished the night with 11 carries South Christian made the plays it had to on both sides of the ball all night long, and the for 142 yards, while Bakker ran 20 times for Trojans weren’t always able to come through 150. Ben Ybema carried the ball 26 times for The Trojans' Don Johnson recovered a the Trojans finishing with 144 yards. Rock ran eight times for 122. fumble, one of four South Christian - Thornapple Kellogg's Amy Ball (center) and Hastings’ Natalie Pennington (left) and Brooklyn Pierce chase after a loose ball in the second half of last Thursday’s O-K Gold Conference contest at TKHS. (Photo by Brett Bremer) South Christian took a 17-14 lead in the seconds leading up to half-time on a 44-yard field goal by Justin Haan which hit the front of the cross bar. but flipped up over for threepoints. The Sailors upped their lead to nine points after a long drive to start the second half ended in a four-yard touchdown run on fourth down by Bakker. TK came back to cut the lead to 23-21 on its next possession A fake to Ybema set up Rock for a 36-yard run early in the drive, and he eventually scored on a nine-yard run with 43.4 seconds left in the third, and followed it up with an extra point kick. They weren't the first big i/ns of the night for Rock, who also scored on a 71 -yard end around late in (be first quarter to tie the game at 7-7 after Bzkker put his team up 7-0 on its first drive. The Trojans took a 14-7 lead early in the second quarter. James Smith killed a Sailor drive by picking up a fumble for TK. The Trojans went 76 yards in five plays for the score. Ybema raced 4O-yards and dove over the final South Christian defender at the goal line for a touchdown. Ybema saved a touchdown momentarily minutes later by chasing down Bakker from behind at the Trojan ten-yard-line. Baker had already covered 57 yards and there was noth­ ing between him and the goal-line but open turf. Ybema made that play, but the Trojan defense couldn't come up with another big one on the series. Mark Adams scored on a one-yard plunge and the extra-point tied the game at 14 with 8:21 to play in the first half. Ybema led the Trojan defense with 12 tack­ les. and Mike Munjoy had six. Handful of Delton runners earned all-KVA honors Tues. The Delton Kellogg varsity cross country runners didn't have the end to the Kalamazoo Valley Association season that they were hop­ ing for. The Delton girls finished third and the boys fourth at the KVA championship meet Tuesday afternoon, hosted by Hackett Catholic Central. The Fighting Irish ladies leapt ahead of the Delton girls. Kalamazoo Christian clinched the conference title with just 34 points at the final meet. Hackett was second with 53 and Delton third with 54. Behind the three leaders. Pennfield fin­ ished with 89 points and Paw Paw 129. Delton Kellogg had three girls cam all­ conference honors, by finishing in the top 14. and two others who were just a few second.. behind the top 14. Marissa Ingle led Delton Kellogg with her fourth place finish in 21:25, but she was beat out by two Comets and one Irish. Kalamazoo Christian's Leah Reames won the meet in 20:27. Christian's Anna Hollctt was second in 20:55. and Hackett's Grace Escamilla third in 21:01. Heather Millard and Amanda Strick earn all-league honors as well. Millard was sixth in 21:52 and Strick finished 13th in 23:23. Shawn Schut and Lauren Knollenberg fin­ ished 15th and 16th for DK. Schut was 15th in 23:48, and Knollenberg 16th in 23:55. Hackett and Christian each had four all­ KVA girts. Two Delton boys earned the honor. Dan Roberts who way sjxth, in .18:30 and Cory Cook who placed 14th in 19:32. Parchment's Nick Tecca and Jeff Nordquist finished first and second, in 1702 and 17:13. but it still wasn't enough for Parchment to catch Hackett on the boys' side of things. Hackett earned the conference title with a final score of 41 points. Parchment was sec­ ond with 57 followed by Kalamazoo Christian 59. Delton 95, Pennfield 119. and Paw Paw 129. Behind Roberts and Cook for Delton. Coi^n Porter was 23rd in 20:27. Morgan Hennezsey 24th in 20:35. and Michael DeWaters 28th in 20:46. 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October 20. 2005 - The Hastings Banner At Lansing meet Blackport has 2nd-best LHS time ever Lakewood's Aaron Hargett finishes his swing and watches a shot fly off the 11th tee Saturday afternoon at the Division 2 boys' golf state finals at Forest Akers West in East Lansing. Hargett finished the two-day 36-hole tournament with a 172. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood senior Aaron Hargett up and down in his final trip to the state finais by Brett Bremer He had two birdies each day. but they Matthews tied Mulvihill for second at 150. and Forest Hills Eastern's Tim Ellis was Lakewood senior Aaron Hargett didn't were offset by some higher numbers. “I really didn't play that bad (Friday)." start playing golf until the summer before his said Hargett. "I was 16 over on five holes freshman year of high school. After four (Friday), but I was one-under on the other years at LHS. Hargett finished his high 13." His low point was an 11 on the par-four Sports Editor school career at the state finals. Hargett shot an 87 Friday and an 85 Saturday at the Division 2 boys' golf finals at Forest Akers West in East Lansing, finish­ 16th hole Friday afternoon. He was also a bit frustrated when it took him three putts on four consecutive holes Saturday afternoon, especially when three lipped out on the sec­ ing with a final total of 172. After that first lime out just over four years ago. it was hard to find Hargett with­ ond putt. “All in all. I'm just glad I was here." said out a club in his hand, a bag over his shoul­ Hargett. “Il’s still an accomplishment.’’ Par for the two-day 72-hole tournament der. or a tee hanging out of his mouth. “He lived at the golf course after that." was 144. Ludington's Luke Sniegowski came closest with a 145. He was one of three said Lakewood head coach Carl Kutch. ”1 would be there from nine o'clock in the individual qualifiers lo shoot a 74 on the first morning to nine o'clock at night." said day. Hargett. Over the seasons. Kutch watched Hargett Dearborn Heights Crestwood's Mike Macari He joined Caledonia's Isaac Mulvihill and slowly turn into one of the area's best for Saturday's 18-holcs. Sniegowski fired a golfers. one-under 71 to take individual medallist “His consistency from marh to match (improved) more than anything." said honors. Mulvihill was second overall with a 150. after firing 76 on the final day. Kutch. “He kind of peaked in the middle of East Grand Rapids won its school's 100th the season. He mcdalcd al Pewamo and he stepped it up from there, as a senior. He liad state championship with a final team score good golf course management down the of 612. Haslett was second at 620. Haslett w as the only team with much of a chance to stretch." Consistency from week to week helped catch the Pioneers after the first 18 holes. Hargett and the Vikings to the Division 2 295 to 310 after the first day. East Grand Rapids led Haslett by 15 strokes. state finais as a team last year, and helped East Grand Rapids had three individual him earn a spot there as an individual this medallists, and Haslett two. The Pioneers' state medallists were Tim season. Consistency didn’t come easily this week­ Ellis. Michael Gering, and Michael Basinski who each shot 152. Haslett's Gary Bissell end though. “The wind was tough today," said Kutch and Sam Burman also finished at 152. That lo Hargett as they waited for the final scores tied those five golfers with Mount Pleasant’s to come in outside the clubhouse Saturday. Jack Tunge for the fifth best score of the “It wasn't as tough as I played." said Hargett. weekend. Bloomfield Hills Lasher's 4.00 11-month CD Elevate your APY'by up to .50° with Relationship ADDvantage. sandridgebank.com SEE FOR Make the most of your money YOURSELF’ AVisit greal deal‘A great rate A Rrea! bank our Hastings office today or call 322 9530 and start earning more on your money. Elevate your expectations. Chris fourth with 151. There was an event of greater importance to many of the Lakewood varsity cross coun­ try runners Saturday, than the Greater i.ansing Invitational at Ledge Meadows Golf Course Saturday. A number of Lakewood runners attended the funeral of classmate Emily Duits. and were not able compete in this race comprised of 38 schools from the Lansing area. The Lakewood boys placed 23rd with a good race, but only three Lakewood girls par­ ticipated leaving the team without a final score. The three Lakewood girls who did compete ran very well, said Viking head coach Jim Hassett. Lakewood's Jessika Black port broke the 20-minuie barrier for the first time to place 24th overall. Here time of 19 minutes 55 sec­ onds was only 10 seconds off Lakewood's school record and was the second fastest tin e ever ran by a Lakewood runner. Brittany Raffler ran a career best time of 21:01 to place 64th, and Britnec Barta was 150th in 23:08. Jason Sterkenburg led the Lakewood boys with his lime of 17:52 which placed him in 94th. Michael Forman was 96th in 17:53. Tim DeJong in 129th 18:21. Mike Pifer 133rd in 18:23. and Billy Quint 168th in 19:09. Williamston won the boys’ race, with fewer than half the points of second-place Lansing Catholic. Led by three top ten finishers, the Hornets finished with just 65 points. Chris Pankow led Williamston in second place overall with a time of 15:48. His teammate Matt Lutzke was third in 15:51. and Dan Nix seventh in 16:13. Lansing Catholic finished with 136 points. Carson City was third with 138. Ovid-Elsie sophomore Maverick Darling won the boys' race in 15:38. but his team fin­ ished 26th overall Maple Valley didn't send enough runners tn the event lo cam team scores. The Lions lop runners finished in the middle of the pack. Mike Hall led the Lion boys' team with his 118th place finish in 18:11. Dhani Tobias led the Lion girls' team in 114th place in 22:22. Erin Shoemaker was right behind Tobias for Maple Valley, crossing the finish line 118th in 22:27. There were 232 runners in the girls* race. Behind Hall for the Lion boys. Kaleb Root was 206<h in 20:09. RJ. Raines 209th in 20:15. and Adam Cook 219th in 20:43. There were 234 runners in the boys’ race. Okemos took the girls' race w ith 34 points, behind individual champ Daniele Dakromb in 17: 58. The Chieftains lop five runners were all in the top 12. Allie Pugh was fourth in 18: 32, Teresa Buioceiti seventh in 18:58. Ann Marie Lanzetta 10th in 19:18. and Jessica King 12th in 19:24. Grand Ledge was second with 120 points, and East Lansing third with 137. Grand Ledge’s Emily Langenbcrg was second in 17:59. The Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 season ends this Saturday when the Vikings host the Conference meet begin­ ning at 11 a.m. Saxons host Wayland with third place on the line today South Christian must have decided that it was finally sick of all the close games in the O-K Gold Conference this fall. The Sailors advanced to this Thursday's O­ K Gold tournament championship game with a 6-1 win over the visiting Hastings Saxons Tuesday night. Hastings head coach Brian Roderick was happy with the way his team played. South was just thal much better Tuesday. "We played our best game of the year as far as passing.*' said Roderick. South passed the ball around equally as well as the Saxons, but had much better night shooting ih^soccci^all. The Sailors built a 3thre<^ppre and Fighting Scots share the conference crown. Hastings will be home this afternoon, at 4. to take on Wayland in the match for third place. Travis Kirby scored the Saxons lone goal, in the second half on a assist from Brian McKeough. against South. South Christian got goals from Brian Vanderlee. Chad Hart, James Zandstra, Jon Goedegebuure. Seth Workman, and Josh Feenstra. “1 think all in all as a team our passing game was the best I'd seen all year," said Roderick. “We just couldn't get it into the net and South Christian, they've got so many Six different players scored the six South Christian goals. The Sailors will ^ost Caledonia tonight in the championship game A South Christian win gives it the outright league champi. onship. A Caledonia win means the Sailors ence in the game, but thought things could have been worse if it wasn't for the play of his goal keeper Josh Bare. Bare made tine saves in the game, fighting through an injury thal has been bothering him late this season. The Saxons reached the tournament semifi- VioSP-nct V nals with a 3-2 win over Hamilton in overtime last Thursday at home. Max Myers scored the game winner for the Saxons just a couple minutes into the over­ time session. “I was really glad it was him," said Roderick of his senior midfielder. “If any­ body was able to have the opportunity to do that. I'm glad it was him." The Saxons outshot the Hawkeyes 18 to nine, but Hamilton was a much better team this time around than when the Saxons faced them during the conference’s regular season. McKeough and Kirby had the other two Saxon goals. by Monday afternoon at Charlotte. The Saxons take on Caledonia in the first game at 5 p.m. Thomapple Kellogg and Mason will follow at 6:45. Trojan swimmers undefeated in Rainbow heading into final two conference duals The Thomapple Kellogg-Hastings varsity girls' swimming and diving team kept its undefeated O-K Rainbow Tier 3 record per­ fect with a 109-77 win over Wyoming United last Thursday in Hastings. TK is now 4-0 in the league with Calvin Christian coming to the Community Education and Recreation Center pool tonight for a conference clash. The conference dual meets end when the Trojans travel to Byron Center. Nov. 3. The Trojans dominated Wyoming United by winning nine events, having six second place finishes, and five thirds. The Trojans had four swimmers combine to set four new team records. Audrey Hoag. Molly Wallace. Chelsey Strumberger, and Mindy Warner set a new TK-Hastings 200yard medley relay record in 2 minutes 5.37 seconds to get the night started. Hoag. Strumberger, and Warner also set individual team records. Warner did it by winning the 50-yard freestyle in 26.80 seconds. Strumberger set her new team record in he 100-yard butterfly by finishing first in 1:08.48. Hoag's milestone race was the 100-yard backstroke in which she finished first with a lime of 108.68. TK-Hastings didn't set any other records, but swept the three relay races. Kayla Romanak. lasminc Brown. Hoag, and Brandi Sutfin teamed up to take the 400-yard freestyle relay race in 4:23.60. Strumberger. Romanak. Sutfin. and Warner won the 200yard freestyle relay in 1:50.94. Warner and Sutfin earned the Trojans' ocher two first place finishes in the pool. Warner won the 100-yard freestyle in 1:00.51. with teammate Danielle Rosenburg finishing second in ’:O5.83. Sutfin took the 200-yard individual medley in 2:32.97. In the 200-yard freestyle. Alecia Strumberger was second for TK-Hastings in 2:27.95. and Terra Nassif touched the wall third in 2:33.07. The Trojans also took three of the five scor­ ing places in the diving competition. Kyleigh Sheldon won the event with 173.90 points. Kelly Frame was second with 172.00. and Jamie VanDongen fourth w ith 141.20. TK-Hastings is 7-1 overall, after lopping Otsego in a non-confercnce contest on Tuesday. The Trojans built a 74-33 lead by winning six of the first seven events and then cruised to a 108-75 win over the Bulldogs. Hoag, Wallace. Strumberger. and Rosenburg got the night started right for TK by winning the 200-yard medley in 2:11.39. and the Trojans also finished second in the event as the team of Romanak. Tara Schoessel. Hillary Ranguette and Alexa McCiain touched the wall for the final time in 2:21.10. That had the Trojans up 12-2 after one event. Sutfin followed that up with a win in the 200-yard freestyle in 2:17.61, and Hoag won the 200-yard individual meuky in 2:38.69. After a win by the bulldogs' Kayla Speesc in the 50-yard freestyle, tne Trojans got back to their winning ways by having the only three scorers in the diving competition. Sheldon won with a new team rectwd of 195.33 points. Frame was second with 176.75. and VanDongen third with 144.5. Next came Strumberger's win in the 100yard butterfly (1:08.85) and Sutfin *s fast­ place finish in the 100-freesty le (1:02.36, The Trojans’ final win of the night was by Hoag in the 100-yard backstroke in 1:09.50. Saturday. „ GJcfobizr 22nd; 1O-5:D0pm E-omc dressed as your fauorife uritch and save 255L on jBfcalioLticcn Jlecor! LUNCHEON TREATS. DOOR PRIZES. SAMPLES! Accenting 3E.if c 942 FOURTH AVENUE LAKE ODESSA. MI 48849 (616) 374-7001 WWW.SOSIMPLYSTORE.COM �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 20. 2005 - Page 21 Lakewood wins rematch of last year’s district final by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It isn't every night that two varsity girls' basketball coaches can walk out of the locker room with smiles on their faces, but both did Tuesday night after Lake wood's 58-57 victory at home over the Thomapple Kellogg Trojans. “Everybody played hard.’’ said TK head Jen Shaw. Obviously, the winning coach winning coach was a little bit more enthused. “I’m happy, relieved. I’m going to enjoy this one tonight,” said Lakewood coach Kate Prominski. "We needed this win for our confi- Lakewood's Stevie Spetoskey hits the brakes before going up with a short jumper in the first half against TK. Spetoskey led Lakewood to a one-point victory Tuesday with 15 points. (Photo by Brett Bremer) dence. not only for the rest of the regular season, but obviously this is a team we’re going to see in the district tournament.” Both Lakewood and TK will be a part of the Class B District Tournament host­ ed by Charlotte at the end of the season. The two teams met last year at Lakewood for the district championship, with Lakewood coming out on top 66-52. Lakewood had eight different players score at least four points Tuesday night, led by senior point guard Stevie Spetoskey s 15. She was the only Viking in double figures. “She just didn’t miss her little jump shot,” Shaw said of Spetoskey. ‘'We just weren't able to stop her little pull up. She was even hitting it with people in her face. She’s a good player and a great leader for their team.” After jumping out to a 7-0 start. Lakewood led for the first three quarters. TK pulled ahead for the fust time in the game, 45-44. a minute into the fourth quarter when junior point guard Ashleigh Lund came off a screen on a set play and fired a three-pointer from the top of the key. Lakewood rattled off the next six points to pull back in front, but TK was­ n’t done. Senior forward Holly Smith had anoth­ er huge night for the Trojans. She scored six of her game high 20 points in the final four minutes to help TK to a 51-51 tie with 3:15 to play. Lakewood couldn’t slow her down as she made drive after drive along the baseline to the basket. The team’s traded missed free throws, until Spetoskey broke the tie with a pair of foul shots with 2:49 to play putting her team up 53-51. The Vikings led the rest of the way. “This is the first time that we've played four quarters,” said Prominski. “Usually we’ll play real good for three quarters and then one quarter will bit us in the butt.” A three-pointer by Trojan senior Jessica Flaska cut the Lakewood lead to one. 58­ 57. with 35 seconds left io play, but after two missed foul shots by the Vikings the Trojans were left with less than a second to try and move the ball the full length of the court for a final shot. Flaska finished with 13 points for the Trojans, and Sam Reeder came off the bench to contribute II. Neither coach was especially happy about the way their girls’ shot free throws. The Trojans were just 14-of-23 from the line and the Vikings 12-of-21. TK’s Reeder wasn’t the only star of the evening to start the game on the sideline. "Lakewood is deeper than I expected,” said Shaw. "Their bench came out and did a really good job, and their post players surprised us." The Vikings got 14 points off the bench from senior Morgan Pennington and jun­ iors Mallorie Brod beck and Kelsie Thelen. Junior Amy Joostbems could have been the surprise in the post, along with the solid play of Pennington and senior Chelsea Brehm. Injuries have forced Prominski to make the 5-10 guard/forward Joostbems into the team’s center, and she displayed some nice moves in the paint as she helped the Vikings build their first half lead. "The last five games or so we have been putting her there just playing at the post position and it worked nicely, in that first half especially. We were able to get her open down there and get her some touches.” said Prominski Joostbems finished the night with nine points. Junior guard Sylvia Welch also had nine for the Vikings. Lund had nine for the Trojans. Both teams get back to conference play tonight. Lakewood travels to Fowlerville for a Capital Area Activities Conference contest while the Trojans hit the road to take on Byron Center in the O-K Gold. The Vikings are now 5-11 overall. They fell to 1-5 in the CAAC-3 last Thursday when they were topped by Williamston 55-50. Brehm had a huge night for the Vikings with 14 points, seven rebounds, and four steals, but it wasn't enough to match three Delton lady eagers start a new KVA winning-streak Delton Kellogg's varsity girls’ basket­ ball team got back to its winning ways in the Kalamazoo Valley Association in the last week. Delton knocked off Hackett Catholic Central at home Tuesday night 45-25 to improve to 4-2 in the league and 10-4 overall. Alex Culbert had a monster night for Delton. She finished with 22 points and 17 rebounds. “Hackett did not have anyone to match up with Alex, and we kept going to the well,” said Delton head coach Rick Williams. Culbert took nearly half of the Panthers’ shots, shooting 1 l-of-22 from the field. The Panthers were 19-of-46 as a team. Katce Hogoboom had four points, three assists, and three steals in the victo­ ry, while Jordan Haines added six points, six rebounds, two assists, and five steals. Delton built a 16-3 lead in the first quarter, and built that lead to 40-24 by the end of three quarters. Things were much tougher for Delton when it faced Kalamazoo Christian on the road last Thursday, but the result was the same. Another Delton win. This time by the score of 57-55 in overtime. Hannah Goy and Haines got the Panthers going in the overtime. Goy hit a pair of free throws early in the extra peri­ od. and Haines hit a three on Delton’s next trip down the floor to build a five point lead. The Comets were forced to foul to get back into the game, and it backfired. Delton hit 13-of-14 free throws in the overtime to seal the victory. The Panthers were hitting big free throws all night long. Haines hit a pair with two seconds left in the fourth quar­ ter to send the game to overtime. She finished with a team high 17 points and hit three three’s in the game. Culbert had 16 points and 20 rebounds, while Hogoboom added 15 points for DK. Delton will go for its second win of the season against Parchment tonight at home, and then look for a second victory over Paw Paw at home on Tuesday. FRIDAY. OCT. 21 - HIGH SCHOOL TOOTlUl JkaMcmt ........................................................................JI toMcm Mme Sow 6:45 pm on 100.1 FM SATURDAY. OCT. 22 - COLLFGE H M3TB ALL Northwestern at M.S.V..................................................................................Broadcast time 11:<£ a<n on ioG.1 FM .Broadcast time 3*0 pm on 1220 AM 4 100.1 FM W.M.L. at Bowling Green | game of the year ivitli a Delton Kellogg guard Katee Hogoboom drives by a Hackett defender in the Panthers 20-point win over the Fighting Irish Tuesday night. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Cherry Valley Business Censer 7105 Broadmoor S.E. Caledonia. Ml 49316-0311 V Warn (616) 554-030 TWU-r fnJ*. « Lake wood’s Chelsea Brehm (left) and Toni Hazel try to pull the ball out of the hands of Thomapple Kellogg s Robbi Blain in the second half of Tuesday night’s Viking vic­ tory at LHS. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Ionia al I jikewood..................................................... Tape Delayed following Mowing Tk'Hastv.'gi Tk'HasU.'gi Game on 100.1 FM Premier Travel & Cruise 4 rebounds for the Vikings. Williamston led 23-20 at the half, and hit !8-of-23 free throws in the game to hold on for the victory. TK Middleville at Hastings Or the * • ■ Vlhote Bowl /I Spoonful -of Sugar Hornets in double figures. Leslie Needier scored 14 points for Williamston, while teammate Kristin Kotrba added 12 and Kelly Bennett 11. Spetoskey added eight points and five — A <*>r~ PRE-GAME £ TAILGATE PARTY S C FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21st 'Si To show community support for our football team and the spirit of being a Saxon, Larry & Earlene Baum are sponsoring a tailgate party with free grilled hot dogs, chips and a drink to anyone before the home opening game with Caledonia, starting at 5:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the football field SAXON SPIRIT let it show! Weather Permitting �Page 22 - Thursday. October 20. 2005 - The Hastings Banner TK wins shoot-out with Bulldogs With five minutes left in the first half back of the net off a rebound. The half ended Thomapple Kellogg's varsity boys' soccer with Byron Center leading 2-1 team found itself two goals down in its O-K TK came out in the second half firing on all cylinders, they out shot the Bulldogs in the Gold Conference tournament match with Byron Center Tuesday night, but the Trojans second half 23-7 and 34-12 for the whole managed to shut the Bulldogs down the rest of the way and come out with a 3-2 win after game. In the 50th minute. Humphrey cor­ a shoot-out. and blasted it by the Byron Center keeper. TK got one goal before the half and anoth­ ralled a through ball from senior Josh Baird Things didn't end as happily for the er in the second half to knot the score. The Trojans last Thursday in the first round of the game went through two 15-minute golden goal overtimes and still nobody took advan tournament against Wayland. Thomapple Kellogg and Wayland's varsity boys' soccer tage. The game then it went into a penalty teams haven't enjoyed each other's company kick shoot-out. Both TK's Sven Welz and Josh Baird very much this season. scored on their tries while Byron Center failed on the first two shots. Needing only one ago during the O-K Gold Conference regular more goal to win. Trojan sophomore fullback Matt Bouchard took a great shot, but Bulldog Thursday night and knocked off the Trojans 3-1 in the first game of the conference tour­ senior goal keeper Ryan Butkus blocked it. nament. Byron Center could have taken advantage of the situation, but did not when their next The Trojans took a 3-2 victory just weeks season, but Wayland came to Middleville TK and Way land were tied 1-1 al the half. Thomapple Kellogg junior Corey Humphrey pushes the ball ahead in the second half against Byron Center Tuesday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) player missed his shot. Corey Humphrey put the nail in the Bulldogs' coffin when he placed the ball pcriectly in the nght side just out of reach of Butkus. "Il’s a big win for us.’* said TK head coach Christian Niles after the game. “We needed that one for so many reasons, momentum, moral and confidence. We know we can play great soccer, we just have to every single time we play from here on out.” Thai leaves the Trojans with a home game this Thursday against Hamilton, playing for TK’s Josh Baird controls the ball along ttie sideline and tries to fake out a Byron Center attacker near midfield Tuesday night. The Trojans won their O-K Gold Conference battle 3-2 in a shoot-out. (Photo by Perry Hardin) fifth place in the conference tournament. Caledonia and South Christian will play at South tonight in the conference championship game. With seven minutes left in the first half TK struck for the first time against Byron Center when sophomore Fabian Suarez found the HYAA Footbail 3rd & 4th Grade The Hastings third and fourth grade team finished out a great season on Saturday. The Saxons had a loss in the first game of the season, but came back to win the remaining five games putting their season record at 5-1. In a tough defensive battle over Harper Creek on Saturday, the Saxons won 21­ 19. Offensive standouts for the day from Hastings were Ben Schilz. who scored two touchdowns and two extra points, Mitch Gee. who had one touchdown and one extra point, and Brody Madden had a great day from the quarterback position completing a pass for one of the extra points. On the offensive line. Nathan Pewjski. Bo Morgan and Logan Clements made standout plays. The Saxons also played a tough defen­ sive game. Hastings stopped Harper Creek twice at the goal-line to keep the lead in the game. Strong defensive play­ ers for the Saxons on Saturday were Austin Speer. Cole Decker. Dakota Rose and Travis Hoffman. 8th Grade The 8th grade Saxon football team recorded their 2nd shut out of the season, running their record to 4-1 with a con­ vincing 28-0 win over Middleville. The Saxons received another big per­ formance from the offense, lead by Luke Hubbell's 135 yards rushing, including touchdown runs of 48 and 72 yards. Adam Johns scored a second quarter TD on a quick hitting 44 yard dash. Mike Purchase also found paydirt with a I yd touchdown and Troy Dailey added 68 yards on the ground. The defense was solid all night, com­ ing up with big stops when needed. Hubbell recorded 16 tackles and 1 int. Robert Endsley and Purchase added 6 tackles each, while Adam King. Mike Cross and Matt Cathcart played strong games. 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The Caledonia boys team got back to its winning ways though, after the previous week's hiccup at Hastings Hastings edged the Scots for the top spot on its home course, but fell lo Iasi in the boys' standings last Wednesday. Caledonia won lhe boys meet with 49 points. Wayland was second with 67. fol­ lowed by Byron Cenier 74. South Christian 92. Thomapple Kellogg 106. and Hastings I09. Alex TenEishof and Justin Kucharczyk stepped up for the Fighting Scots, finishing fourth and fifth. TenEishof came in at 17:44. and Kucharczyk in 17:46. Thomapple Kellogg s Ethan Fuller split up that Fighting Scot trio at the top by placing third in 17:38. while his teammate Keith Winchester came in sixth in 17:48. Ryan Bosma led the Hastings buys with a tenth place finish in 17:53. but the next Saxon didn't come across the finish line for more than half a minute. Alex Kimble was 18th in 18:27. Jesse El I wood 20th in 18:30. A J. Singleterry 27th in 18:45. and Dane Schils 38th in 19:32. South Christian's girls won for the fourth time in fourth tries in the league. The Sailors were 25 points better than second-place Caledonia. South finished with 35 points, ahead of the Scots' 60. Wayland 72, Thomapple Kellogg 83. Byron Center 139. and Hastings 144. The individual winner changed again in the girls' race however. Wayland's Jessica Armstrong finished first for the first time this year in lhe Gold, crossing the finish line in 18: 57 as the only runner to best the 19-minutc mark al Johnson Park thal day. Lori Burgess of South Christian was sec­ ond in 19:06, and TK’s Rebecca Winchester third in 19:09. Caledonia's Andrea Schedlbauer was right behind the top three in 19: 10. South Christian’s Kelsey Burgess fin­ ished a distant fourth in 19:37. Kendra Ross was eighth and Stephanie Rossman ninth for the Fighting Scot girls. Ross finished in 20:09. and Rossman in 20: 11. TK's Rebecca Winchester was trailed across the line by teammates Emma Ordway (15th in 21:36). Chaney Robinson (19th in 21: 43). Melanic Truer (22nd in 21:56). and Kersta Gustafson (38th in 22:56). Tiffany Edwards led the Hastings girls fin­ ishing in 33rd in 22:39. Behind Edwards came Alyssa Case (43rd in 23:23). Ida Bonen (47th in 2401). Molly Smith (54th in 24:49). and Kayleigh Delcotto (55th in 24:51). The South Christian girls shouldn't have had any trouble in wrapping up an O-K Gold Conference crown yesterday, but the individ­ ual conference championship w’as still very much up for grabs with Armstrong. Winchester. lx>ri Burgess, and Schedlbauer all having a shot at it. Caledonia's boys should have also been able to clinch a conference title Wednesday . especially if the back of the pack can stay strong. Brian Wilder was 17th for Caledonia last week in 18:25, and Nick Cramer 21st in 18:33. Behind Fuller and Keith Winchester for the TK boys. David Ordway was 23rd in 18:36, John Betit 40th in 19:39. and Lance VanPutten 48th in 19:58. Lakewood hopes offense shows up for district tourney It's easy to see the strides the Lakewood varsity boys’ soccer team has made this sea­ son. Monday afternoon against Lansing Catholic Central, the Vikings fell 1-0. The Lakewood offense has struggled mightily this season, but the defense just keeps getting bet­ ter and better. The Cougars topped the Vikings 7-0 in the fir» meeting between the two teams this sea­ son. Lakewood only allowed Lansing Catholic ten shots this time, six in the first half and four in the second. “This was a very exciting game for us as we had our chances to ^ccre. but it's the old story for this year - we can't find the back of the net.’’ said Lakewood head coach Paul Gonzales. Lansing Catholic scored its lone goal with 25:10 left in the first half. “Scott Cole had his finest game of the year as he was in a real zone and did a great job." said Gonzales. “Our whole defense, which has been the strong point of our team this year, even got better.’’ “This game was a total team effort and the guys played hard the whole way. I hope we can keep up the intensity and mix in a irttlc offense. Hey. I’m not greedy just a littic offense the way the defense is playing and maybe we can make a nice run in the tourna­ ment." The Class B District tournament begins for lhe Vikings at home Monday afternoon when they host Ionia at 4:30. The winner of that contest will face either DeWitt or Lansing Waverly in the semifinals. Lakewood had one final Capital Area Activities Conference contest Wednesday evening against DeWitt. Last Thursday, the Haslett Vikings scored a 3-0 win in the CAAC-3, by outshooting Lakewood 15-3. In the first half the very aggressive Haslett team outshot Lakewood 8-0. scoring at the 30:39 marx on a very nice shot that sailed up and over evervone from quite a ways outside the 18. "From that point 'til the end of the first half my team played great defense and countered. Imt could not keep any momentum going on offense." said Gonzales. The second half was much of lhe same, except that Lakewood did mange three shots and a few more offensive attacks to keep Haslett ai hay a bit Several Lakewood players went down in the second half dec to Injuries. Drew Rayner took a hard shot from h ball in his eye and he never returned to the field of play. Joi. Skirvin took two blows one from a teammate in the chest which knocked the wind our of him. then he returned later only lo attack the joal and have Hasleti player slide tackle him. causing a sever ankle injury. Haslett did score twice more in the final 23 minutes. Alex Haskin had a very productive offen­ sive and defensive game for the Vikings. Corey Breimayer in his limited action due co previous injuries had some nice passes to help generate some offense. Saxon Sports Shorts Freshmen Foothall The Saxon freshmen football team defeat­ ed Wayland 22-16 last Thursday afternoon. The young Saxons scored within the first three minutes of the game to take a 8-0 lead, but Wayland came right back to lie the score on its opening drive. The Saxon offense kept rolling though and scored on its next two possessions to take a 22-8 lead at the half. In the second naif, the defenses took con­ trol of the game. After allowing a late Wayland score, which closed the gap to 22­ 16. the Saxons recovered the Wildcats’ on­ side kick and ran out the clock to win the game. Luke Mansfield. Ryan Burgdorf and Carson King all scored touchdowns while Mansfield and Brad Has den scored two-point conversions. The offensive line behind Dylan McKay. Nick Eaton. Justin Jevicks. Marcus Chase. Adam Hodges. Phil Van Zyl. Treavor Heacock and Brandon Courtney led the way for the running backs. The Saxons' record now stands at three wins, four losses and a tic. $413 Vaud October ft November 2005. tax additional, select nights ONLY, CALL OR VISIT ONLINE FOR PRICING DETAILS. 11456 Marsh Rd. SHELBYVILLE, Ml 49344 1-888-GUN-LAKE WWW.BAYPOINTEINN.COM Featuring An omelette Station � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-10-27.pdf 63b5d4ae182209775f94cfac9640a0f3 PDF Text Text Councilman remains, but may be inactive Longer terms, better legislation See Story on Page 16 See Editorial on Page 5 Oatmeal is secret weapon for swimmers See Story on Page 24 - Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 t HastingsDANNER Thursday, October 27, 2005 VOLUME 152. No 43 4 % PRICE 50C City asks for patience on Streetscape project Don’t forget: It’s fall back! Al! area residents arc reminded to turn back their clocks by 2 a.m. Sunday. Oct. 30 end end observance of Daylight Savings Time. Local officials say it’s also a good time to check smoke alarms for the status of their batteries and have them replaced if necessary. Perhaps the best way to remember which way to turn the clock is to use the well-worn but reliable phrase “Spring ahead, fall back." Progressive Dems to meet Nov. 9 The Progressive Democrats of West Michigan will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Nov. 9. at lite Tbomappie Township Hall. 200 E. Main St.. Middleville. On the agenda will be the ratification of the by-laws All people interested in meeting others who are working together to create public policies to support human rights, eco­ nomic equality and social and environ­ mental justice are welcome. Flu vaccine now available to all Flu vaccine is now available to all citi­ zens at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, comer of West Woodlawn Avenue and North Broadway. Hu shots will be given at the health department from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday. Oct 31; from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday. Nov. 7,14.21 and 28; from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday. Oct. 28. at the Delton Church; and from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday. Nov. 9. at the Plumb’s Grocery Store in Hastings. Hu shots cost $25 each. $30 for penuiLOtua vaccinations and $20 for tetanus shots. Those who go to the clinics for their shots should wear clothing that can enable easy access to their arms. Blood drives set Oct. 28, Nov. 7 Two Red Cross blood drives are planned for this week and early next month, one in Hastings and the other in Delton. The drive in Hastings will be held at the Grace Lutheran Church. 239 east Nonh St. from noon to 5:45 p.m. The blood bai.k in Delton will take place from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Monday. Nov. 7, al the St. Ambrose Church. 11252 Floria Road. Red Cross officials say there is a strong need for type O-negative blood!. Anyone who is at least 17 years old. weighs a minimum of 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn’t given blood within 56 days of the date of Munday’s drive is eligible to contribute. Volunteer blood donors should experi­ ence few problems giving blood after receiving a flu shot, thanks to screening tests used by the American Red Cross. The Great Lakes Region collects blood in 60 Michigan counties and supplies blood products to patients in 80 Michigan hospitals. The Region is among a network of Red Cross blood regions across the United States with the ability to transport See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 by David T. Young Editor A couple of downtown Hastings business owners Monday night told the Hastings City Council of their frustration with the latest "Streetscape" project on South Jefferson Street. City officials asked them to be patient and promised the improvement work should be finished by mid-November in time for the holiday shopping season. Melissa Winick. co-owner of the Fall Creek Restaurant, and Pat Sensiba of the Jefferson Street Gallery both said their busi­ nesses have been hurt by the street being tom up. making it difficult for potential customers to drive to their businesses and park their vehicles. Winick likened the scene at her restaurant at the comer Court and Jef ferson to "a bomb shelter." She said she wasn't properly notified of the project and its progress and knew of five businesses on South Jefferson that were in the dark about what was happening and when the work would be completed. She spoke of the loss of business and asked what could be done. City Manager Jeff Mansfield said the dis­ covery of an underground storage tank is holding up things this week because if forces construction crews to wait on an appearance by "Miss Dig." which may not be until today (Thursday. Oct. 27). Though not a fuel lank. Mansfield said, it contains four inches of liquid. Councilman Frank Campbell said the site where the tank was unearthed used to be a Mercury car dealership. Winick insisted the construction project has created headaches for her and her busi­ ness. "I have not heard anything good about it (the project) at all." she said. "Who covers the loss of business in this?" See STREET, page 7 Owners of Fall Creek Resturant and Jefferson Street Gallery claim the scene out­ side their windows looks like a "bomb shelter" as the Streetscape project continues near the comer of Court and Jefferson County Board adopts $13.5 million budget by David T. Young Editor Though the fiscal year 2006 brJgcl for Barry isn't particularly controversial, the Board of Commissioners discussed a number of issues before finally adopting it Tuesday morning. Commissioners voted 5-2. with Tom Wing absent again, to adopt a nearly $13.5 million budget for next year, an increase of about 2 percent in both revenue and expenditures over 2005. The total millage rate will be 7.3998. still the maximum the county can levy by law. which is expected to bring in more than $8.5 million in property tax revenue, which is about 63 percent of next year’s anticipated revenue. The issues that delayed the vote included a proposed $15,000 allocation to the Commission on Aging and the fact that pay increases for some public employees were more than for others The total levy includes 5.4679 mills for county general operations, down .0631 mill from last year, and voter-approved millage rates of .75 mill for central dispatch 911. .2276 for Charlton Park. 4943 for the COA. .25 for Barry County transit and .21 for debt retirement for the Thomapplc Manor medical care facility. The central dispatch millage rate was reduced for next year from the maximum allowable levy of .9886. Luella Dr unison, management analyst for the county, told the board Tuesday morning. "This budget is consistent with the budgets over previous years. Barry County is in better financial shape than other counties. The rea­ son is we have a skilled administrator “This budget is consistent with the budgets over previous years. Barry County is in better financial shape than other counties. The reason is we have a skilled administrator (Michael Brown), a conservative board and de partment heads who watch their spending closely." — Management Analyst Luella Dennison (Michael Brown), a conservative board and department heads who watch their spending closely." She noted the current year’s budget has been estimated at $13,188,662 while the one for next year is expected to be al $13.479.887. One issue that delayed a vote to adopt con­ cerned a $15,000 annual allocation to the COA. which the Committee of the Whole decided against last month, prompting protests from members of the COA Board. Some county commissioners have main­ office in the courthouse. Wing has racked up 14 absences and has been late for 16 other meetings since the first board meeting in January of 2002. meaning he has been cither missing or tardy 32.651 of the lime. Fellow commissioners often have official­ ly excused his absences, even without public explanation Sometimes Wing has been excused for being absent, only to show up late. compensation is determined by the COA Board, not the County Board of Commissioners. Nevins then asked. “So why do we give them (the COA and Chariton Park) money if they don’t have county employees?" Commissioner Sandy James said it’s not a matter of comparing apples to apples. Administrator Michael Brown, recovering from back surgery, spoke to the matter from his home via teleconference. He said that while the COA and Charlton Park arc creations of the county government. “Once their millages are adopted, that money then belongs to the COA Board and the Parks and Rec Board and they decide how it will be spent, how n?>ch will go for wages and bene­ fits and for programs You as a board don’t have much control, except for those commis­ sioners who sit on these •'ommissions ” In the affirmative vole to cdopt the budget. Gibson and Nevins voted "no." In other business at Tuesday minings meeting, the County Board: • Authorized per diem pay for the Planning and Zoning Commission representative on the Parks and Recreation Commission, a posi­ tion mandated by stale statute. The County Board has two of its members also receive per diem pay for attending trie See BOARD, page 7 As many as 5 already seeking state representative’s position Commissioner Wing's tardies, no-shows 32% by David T. Young Editor Tom Wing was absent from both regular meetings of the Barry County Board of Commissioners this month and he was late for the last meeting in September. The three incidents are not isolated. They're only the latest of many examples of the Seventh District commissioner’s frequent absences or late appearances. Examination of official minutes from County Board meetings over the last four years shows Wing has been late for or has entirely missed 30 meetings out of a possible 92. which is more than 30 percent A record of minutes is kept in the Barn County Clerk's tained that the COA just got a huge increase in voter-approved funding through a success­ ful millage in 2004. so the $15,000 crUd be better spent elsewhere. However. Commissioner James French asked for reconsideration of the Committee of the Whole’s vote to restore all or part of the funding for the COA. Dennison explained that the board would be better off adopting the proposed bvdget and then considering an amendment for fus­ ing the COA at a later date. This apparently made a big difference to Commissioner Don Nevins, who said. "I was going to vote this down, but now I’ll approve it." But Commissioner Howard "Hoot" Gibson said he couldn't support the budget because while some county employees will get 2 per­ cent increases in pay next year, others, partic­ ularly a few employed by the COA and at Charlton Park, will receive 3 and 4 percent. Fellow Commissioner Wayne Adams flatly said. "That is not correct." Board Chairwoman Clare Tripp explained that a couple of Charlton Park employees’ compensation was bumped a little higher because of some downsizing and they now have added responsibilities. A few working for the COA also received raises a little high­ er than 2 percent. Adams maintained that COA employees’ by David T. Young Editor Though the general election is more than a year away, four Republicans and a possible fifth have already acknowledged they arc candidates for 87th District State Representative. The legislative seal is opening with the retirement of State Rep. Gary Newell (RSaranac). who is being forced out because of Commissioner Tom Wing In the latest example Tuesday morning. Oct. 25. County Board Chairwoman Clare Tripp told her colleagues at the start of the meeting that Wing had called her the night before to say he wouldn’t be in attendance. After she was pressed by fellow commission­ ers Howard “Hoot" Gibson and Michael Callton about his reasons, she indicated Wing See WING, page 14 the term limits law. The issue came to a head last Monday night at the Hastings City Council meeting when Brian Cal ley of Portland took some public comment time to introduce himself and give remarks. Calley. who is in the bank­ ing business and is an Ionia County commis­ sioner, said he needs to become more familiar with Hastings .and Barry County, which makes up most of the 87th District. About half of Ionia County also is in the district. Calley told the council the district covers a lot of ground, from Hubbardston in Ionia County all the way south to a spot on the map in Barry County called "Cressey." which he said he's not sure exists as a town any more. Calley’s remarks prompted City Councilman and former Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell to announce that he also is a candidate for the legislator's post. He said he’s uncomfortable making the announcement so soon, noting. "It’s awfully early to be doing this.” Firing the earliest political barb. Campbell then added. “I know where Cressey is. I’ve been around Barry County all my life." The two join Barry County Surveyor Brian Reynolds and Thomapple Township Clerk Susan Vliestra as serious candidates for Newell's job. which pays almost $80,000 a year, but is term limited to three, two-year terms. Reynolds owned the distinction of being the only "county elected official" who was not appointed to the job before searing until Dar Leaf was elected sheriff last November. Another rumored candidate who has not publicly announced his intentions is former Barry County Board Chairman James Bailey, who ran unsuccessfully for the post in the 2000 GOP primary against Newell. The deadline for filing for all state and county positions will be in mid-May of.2006. The primary will be in August and the gener al election the following November. Before Newell was elected to the post in 2(XM). the job was held for six years by Terry Geiger and for 12 years before that by Bob Bender. �Page 2 - Thursday. October 27. 2005 - The Hastings Banner ‘Non-specific threat’ closes Bradford White nied from front page and supply blood products to areas of great need nationwide. The Red Cross is urging all eligible and new blood donors to make an appointment to donate and help maintain an adequate bkxx^ supply for ongoing and emergency medical needs. library inviting goblins Moday The Hastings Public Library is inviting all area children in fifth grade or younger to visit the library on Halloween Monday. Oct. 31. Those visiting are encouraged to wear their costumes, check out a book and. leave with a treat. Those who don't have a library card are asked to bring a par­ ent. Trick or treaters to help UNICEF The Hastings High School Key Club is gearing up for Halloween with a twist. Club members will be carrying UNICEF boxes and asking for a donation for the needy children of the world instead of candy. UNICEF is an international program supported by Kiwanis International. The 77 members of the Hastings Key Club will be canvassing Hastings on Halloween night, hoping to fill their UNICEF boxes. Becky Hill. Key Club Secretary, wrote to the national organization asking for dona­ tion boxes. "Our club is really big this year. I know we can make a difference in the lives of orphaned children with this activity. Did you know that a quarter of a million children go blind each year for want of a 10-cem vitamin A capsule or a daily hand­ ful of green vegetables?’ : For more information, call Patti LaJoye, | faculty advisor for Key Club, at the high I school. 948-4409. Thomapple Wind BauLrestariing The Thomapple Win^ Rand will perform ; three concerts this season, in celebration of ’ its 10th anniversary. ! Concert dates will be Dec. 4. 2005. Jan. 29.2006. and March 12. 2006. The Thomapple Wind Band, under the direction of Dave Macqueen and Harland Nye, is a non-profit group designed to enrich the lives of its members and the sur­ rounding community. There is no funding other than donations received at the con­ certs. The band will begin rehearsals from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 27. in the Hastings High School band room. Rehearsals will continue Nev. 3. 10, 17. and Dec. 1. No auditions are necessary. The wind ban! invites any post high school age musician to come and share in this musical experience. Even string instru­ ments are encouraged to come give this a try. Although all instrumentation is wel­ come. the band needs percussion and clar­ inet players. The first concert at 3 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 4. will feature ’old and new but nothing blue”, says director Macqueen. A song combining Jingle Bells and Stars and Stripes will be featured, along with guest appearances from First United Methodist vocal choir, and organist. Mark Doster. For more information or to burrow an instrument call Kim Domke 945-9181 or Dave Macqueen at 945-8832. ‘Help for Holidays’ sign-ups to begin ; “Help for the Holidays” is the coordina’ lion of Christmas baskets for Barry County residents by Love Inc., in cooperation with the Salvation Army. Those needing help this Christmas can fill out the necessary application at Love Inc. of Barry County between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. weekdays. First time applicants need to bring their driver’s license and Social Security cards of the family when they apply. Those who have signed up in previ­ ous years should just bring their picture IDs. People who are unable to ccme into the office during regular office hours should call Love Inc. at 269/948-9555 to arrange ocher possibilities. Individuals or groups interested in "adopting" a family needing help can call Love Inc. weekdays during office hours. Love Inc. of Barry County has been involved in coordinating local Christmas baskets since 1985. Fall reading club starts at library Hastings Public Library and McDonald’s will co-sponsor a fall reading club, with this year’s theme "A Thousand Tales Waiting @ Your Library* for children ages preschool through teens. The reading club is a free, non-competi­ tive reading program beginning Tuesday. Nov. 1, and ending Wednesday, Nov. 30. Children may sign up starting Nov. 1. Children who participate will receive ’heir own personal reading logs to record titles of 20 library books they have read. There will also be incentive prizes, including bookmarks. Pizza Hut coupons, maze pens, popcorn, McDonald’s food coupons and certificates, and drawings for movie passes and books. This year's club is highlighting “The Chronicles of Narnia” by C. S. Lewis, the movie of which opens Dec. 9. The library will have a special "Narnia Event” Saturday, Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. with games, food and fun. Al Jarvis, local McDonald’s o. mer and Annette Snyder, store manager, are sponsoring this program. For more information, call 269-945­ 4263. The Hastings Public Library’s open hours are Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p. m.; Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monster Mash Bash planned The Hastings Jaycees are inviting the pub­ lic to attend this year’s Monster Mash Bash Friday. Oct. 28 from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Hastings Elks Lodge. This year’s "Bash" will feature hot and cold hors-d’oeuvres and dessert, as well as a cash bar. music by Sound Express, dancing and prizes. Costumes are encouraged, as prizes will be awarded for several costume categories. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $15 or at the door for $20. However, tickets are limited so Jaycees suggest purchasing tickets or making reservations now. Chicago Title Insurance and MainStreet Savings Bank at the Main Branch and at the Felpausch location or by contacting Jackie Barry at 269-838-3185 or Dacia Cheesebro at 269-948-4176. For more information, visit the Jaycees’ website, www.hastingsjaycees.org TK play planned for Nov. 4 and 5 This year’s Thomapple Kellogg High School play is “I Remember Mama.” a nos­ talgic look back at the immigrant experi­ ence based on the trials and tribulations of a Norwegian family in San Francisco in the early 1900s. The play will be performed Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4 and 5, at 7 p.m. in the TKHS auditorium. Ticket order forms are available on the districts website at tk.kl2.mi.us. Order forms must be turned in with the money by Nov. 2. Tickets also will be avail­ able at the door. No reservations will be taken by phone. Tickets are $4 each. This year's cast includes Melissa Beard. Brittney Benjamin, Whitley Bremer, Chloe Brower. Jordan Chavis, Elena Gormley, Josh Jenkins and Shannon Jenkins. Also busy learning their lines are Jane Linsea, Stephanie Lukas, Nate Marklevitz, Kendall Moore, Miki Moore. Michelle Nesbitt. Sara Pappas. Jordan Petersen. Justin Petersen, Sam Scholtens, Kyla Sisson. Kassie Sovcm and Sarah Wenger. Student assistants this year arc Katie Edwards and Kasey Reeves. The play is directed by Tricia Rickert. The Bradford White plant in Middleville was shut down and the parking lot was empty Wednesday afternoon because of a “non­ specific threat." by Jon Gambee Staff Writer Bradford While Plant Manager Eric Lannes flatly denies reports the company was the tar­ get of a bomb threat that cleared the Middleville plant Wednesday afternoon. Lannes said police were called to the scene to investigate “a suspicious situation” and he could not comment further because of orders he received from officers al the scene. “We are just going by the directives they gave us.” he said. “We have procedures and processes we use when a suspicious incident occurs and we were acting accordingly." Lannes said he would like to know who ini­ tialed the rumor of a bomb threat because, “they are being unfair to our employees, the Court Street open adjacent to courthouse w MJM £ • • * *)< Work with .n the intersection of Court and Church Streets was completed last week, and Court and Church Streets adjacent to the Barry County Courthouse were reopened to traffic last Friday. Court Street is now open from the ‘vest (Broadway) to DDA Parking Lot No. 2 locat­ ed behind the Hastings Public Library. The contractor is finishing up the crosswalk at the intersection of Church and Center streets. Once the concrete in this crosswalk is able to support traffic, this street will reopen to traf­ fic as well (likely later this week). The major focus of the streetscape work has now shifted to the Coun-Jefferson inter­ section. The contractor is completing the curbs and crosswalks at this intersection, as well as the planters, sidewalks and other con­ crete work. The Court -Jefferson intersection will likely remain closed to traffic for at least the next few weeks. Both Jefferson and Court remain open to traffic up to their intersection. All of the downtown parking lots remain open for public use. Additional angled park­ ing is now available on Church Street adja­ cent to the courthouse. Access to all busi­ nesses and facilities in the downtown is being maintained throughout the duration of tlie project. company and the Village of Middleville. “We take every suspicious situation seri­ ously and we follow set procedures to handle them." Detective Sgt. Jay Olejnichzak of the Barry County Sheriff’s office said the department is investigating a “non-specific threat” to Bradford White. All employees were notified shortly before 1:30 p.m. that everyone was to vacate the building immediately and not to stop at their lockers for any reason, the Banner learned. Deputies from the Barry County Sheriff's Department were on the scene as the evacua­ tion processed and the entire plant was sealed off. When the Banner first contacted Bradford White for details, however. Lannes said the reason the employees were all leaving at that time was simply because of technical issues. “We are going through a procedure of checks and balances to correct a technical glitch in the equipment,” he said. He added the fact that there were police cruisers in the parking lot was “a completely unrelated mat­ ter" and “just a coincidence." The Banner, however, was told by inde­ pendent sources that a bomb threat had been received at the plant and it was being evacu­ ated and secured while a search tram went through the facility, located on Lafayette Street. Asked about the timing of the decision to send all employees home and the onset of police cruisers at the plant. Lannes said that the customary shift change is at 1:30 and it just "worked out well." in that regard. An employee at 3 p.m. said he and the rest of the second shift were told not to report for work yet and the plant was still “locked down." Repeated attempts to get additional infor­ mation from the Barry County Sheriff’s Department were unsuccessful. The Banner was informed that Sheriff Dar Leaf and U (dersheriff Bob Baker were at a conference in Lansing and not available for comment at press time. Bradford White, a manufacturer of water heaters, is Barry County’s largest employer with a work force of more than 1,000 people. KCC to offer class on play by Shakespeare Retired Hastings teacher and KCC Institute for Learning in Retirement instructor Jan Drolen will begin a four-week class on the Merchant of Venice starting next Monday. This is one of Shakespeare's most contro­ versial plays, because though it was original­ ly called a comedy, it owes far more to its darkness, hostility, prejudice, hatred and fear. There is no question that it is in many ways hateful, yet the characters, even the evil ones, are lively, colorful, playful and involved in traditional and untraditional fantasy and real­ ity in almost equal parts. Briefly, Antonio, the Merchant of Venice, begs a loan from Shylock to fund a sea voy­ age for his friend, Bassanio, to court Portia, a rich and beautiful heiress on the island of Belmont. Shylock, who has been insulted by Antonio, demands that if the loan is not repaid, he will be granted a pound of Antonio's flesh. Of course, why not. Antonio agrees — he's wealthy, his ships are all laden with treasures from the far comers of the evth...until they are destroyed in a storm. Then Antonio has to face the music, and ShykxA demands his forfeit. Telling :he rest of the story might spoil it This fun and informative class will be held on Mondays. Oct 31, Nov. 7,21 and 28 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. al KCCs t-eiiscr.f?ld Center, located at 2950 M-179 Highway in Hastings. The cost of the class is $15 io» ILR members and S18 for non-members The Institute for Learning in Retiren^nt is a community-based membership organizatkv. of men and women ages 50 and older who share a love for learning. The members devel­ op academic programs and classes based or their interests. There are no pre-requisites to join. For more information on this class or mem­ bership, please call the ILR office at 948­ 9500. extension 2838. ‘All Hallows Eve’ at Chariton Parte An "All Hallows Eve’’ celebration is planned for 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct 29. at Charlton Park. The activities will include trick-or-treat­ ing in the historic village, vintage party hol­ iday games such as bobbing for apples and doughnuts on a string, a costume parade, costume judging and awards, and a jack-olantem contest. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Chariton Park or they will be available at the gate on the day of the celebration. Admission is $3 per person, with children ages 2 and under admitted free. All children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 945-3775. Solid Waste Oversight Committee sworn in Members of the Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee were sworn in last week tor their next term. The members are (from left) Jeff Mansfield. Dr. V. Harry Adrounie. Eric Pessell. Joanne Barnard. Don Johnson, Ken Neil. Steve Essling, Mike Norton and Jim French. They are being given the oath by a representative from the county clerk's office at their meeting Friday. Oct. 21. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 27. 2005 - Pa®* 3 County backs surveyor against state More homes needed for holiday tour remonumentation fund grab attempt The Hastings Holiday Home Tour is a favorite pre-Christmas event in the area, and this year all proceeds go to Barry County Habitat for Humanity. Holiday Home Tour Chairwoman Dorothy Conklin is still looking for more Hastings area homes to be part of this year’s event, which will be held from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 4. She hopes to have eight homes on this year’s tour. Homes can be new. old. condos or his­ torical. she said. “Any home would be welcome." E'omes on the tour will need to have hol- Penn-Nook Gift Shop volunteers Jean Beyer (left) and Maggie Coleman show a few of the unique gifts that will be offered sale Nov. 2-4 at the shop’s “Christmas Presentation” in the Conference Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) “Help us out this year with your home, and help support Habitat. You’ll be so glad you did.' - Dorothy Conklin iday decorations (a little or a lot) in place for the event. “If your home has been on the home tour Penn-Nook Gift Shop’s 39th Christmas presentation set in the past, you arc welcome to have it on again." Conklin said. Homes need to be signed up for the tour very soon so maps, tickets and publicity can be prepared by mid-November. she said. “Help us out this year with your home, and help support Habitat. You’ll be so glad Barry County Surveyor Brian Reynolds shows an example of a monument used as a boundary marker. by Jon Gambet* Staff Writer Surveyors across Michigan are in the mid­ dle of an enormous project to verify the boundaries of the state’s 83 counties, but their efforts may be curtailed by a little known piece of state legislation that would take away the funds they have accumulated through fees since 1992. ' Barry County Surveyor Brian Reynolds said that he and his fellow surveyors have about half of the task completed and the plan by the state to transfer the money in the fund lheir efibns io What does that mean to the every day homeowner? “Every parcel of land in Barry County is measured from the original section comers that define theproperty lines lines.” he said. “Every single title line in Barry County is measured from those points. “In addition to property lines, the monu­ ments also allow counties to use computer­ ized mapping systems to pinpoint the exact location of roads, utilities, and other fea­ tures.” The original points of boundary (or monu­ ments) were established in the 1830s and were used to prepare land for sale and open the region to settlement. Reynolds said. These monuments were to establish perpetual points of reference, but over the years many of the monuments succumbed to time and elements. Annual art auction slated for Nov. 5 The Thomapple Arts Council will have its 11th annual art auction Friday. Nov. 5. at the Middle Villa Inn. The event senes as the Arts Council’s major fund-raising benefit of the year to sup­ port the arts and youth in the local communi­ ty An artist's reception and preview of the art auction will be held 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 27. at the Arts Hatchery Building in Fish Hatchery Park. For more information, call 945-2002. “The first monuments placed were made of wood and they deteriorated over the years.” he said. "Our task is to verify the exact loca­ tion of the monuments, check their accuracy and make any adjustments that might be necessary.” Reynolds said he and his staff find the orig­ inal comers, verify their location and mark those points with three-foot monuments which arc buried in the ground. In places where the original spot is covered by a road. the new monuments are placed in an iron container and set at surface level. ed dinugh a a.J»q»vcry luae a«toou*t*is recorded with the county register of deeds. TTutt fee was increased to $4 per recorded deed in 2003. The money is collected and sent to the state. It is then redistributed to individ­ ual counties as grants so the survey project can proceed. But the Michigan Legislature, faced with a large deficit, has decided to tranfer the $15 million currently in the fund to the state’s general fund, thereby almost completely depleting the surplus. “The official word is that the money will continue to be provided by the state.” Reynolds said, “but the money is already there and it was not money collected by taxes. It was money collected through fees specifi­ cally for this purpose.” According to Reynolds, heavily populated urban counties such as Wayne, Oakland and Kent, have completed their programs, so by transfering the money smaller counties such as Barry could suffer. Throughout the state, county commission­ ers are being asked to unite against the trans­ fer proposal and at their Oct. 13 meeting the Barry County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to support Reynolds and his fel­ low surveyors. They drafted a letter which was forwarded to Gov. Granholm. State Senator Patricia Birkolz, State Representative Gary Newell and Timothy McGuire, execu­ tive director of the Michigan Association of Counties. The letter asks the state to continue to honor its commitment to funding the pro­ gram with the fees that have been collected for that specific purpose. h’s time to think about Christmas gift giv­ ing and decorating because Penn-Nook Gift Shop’s 39th annual "Christmas Presentation" is right around the comer. The Gift Shop Board and staff have been busy preparing for the Nov. 2-4 event in the Conference Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. New times have been added to accommo­ date people’s different work shifts. The "Christmas Presentation” opens at 8 a.m. Wednesday. Nov. 2 and runs until 8 p.m. On Thursday. Nov. 3, show hours arc from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.. and oft-Friday. Nov. 4 hours are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year, as in the past, the collection of gifts for all ages is abundant at the Christmas Presentation. In addition to the delightful Christmas items, there arc interesting decora­ tions for the home as well as terrific stocking staffers, said a spokesperson. "There is some­ thing for every one." See GIFTS, page 8 The ThomapfflctAhs* Council of Barry decent housing. Habitat sells the homes to families or individuals who qualify, at cost and without interest. House payments are used to help build more Habitat homes. Call Dorothy Conklin at 948-2113 (home) or 948-4205 (work) with questions or to sign up. consisting of arts* and cultural professicnals and services to citizens and communities. from throughout the state, evaluated and The MCACA is part of the Department of Michigan Council of Art and Cultural History. Arts and Libraries. Dedicated to Affairs to support its mission of enriching judged each application based on publisher review criteria. This process resulted in rec­ enriching quality of life and strengthening Barry County through Arts and Culture. ommendations for funding consideration to the economy by providing access to infor­ Lizanne Fehscnfeld. executive director, Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County, the council. Projects funded by MCACA mation. must be completed within fiscal year 2006, Michigan s heritage and fostering cultural said. "While the Thomapple Arts which began Oct. 1.2005. and ends Sept. 30. creativity, the department also includes the Library uf Michigan, the Mackinac Island icantly less then what had been applied for. 2006. In determining grant awards, the but when you consider 354 arts organiza­ appointed members of the council consider tions applied for funding, and the slate’s art funding was cut from SI 1.7 million to $9.8 bution. diversity, balance among funding million. We are thankful money has been directed to support the arts in Barry County." access and delivery of quality programming will receive $7,400 from Council (TAC) is grateful for the funding, it is signif­ 15 panel recommendations, geographic distri­ programs, under-served communities, preserving and promoting State Park Commission, the Michigan Film Office and the Michigan Historical Center. For more information about the programs of the Thomapple Arts Council, udl 945­ 2002. Arts funding is at a critical juncture in the slate as well as locally. Thanks to a challenge grant from the Barry Community Foundation. TAC has re­ established its memberships for individual and corporate giving. The TAC board has worked hard to build membership and raise the visibility of all of the programs TAC cre­ Public education funding woes will be focus of next 1st Friday David Doozan, acting superintendent of ates and coordinates. the Lakewood school system, will talk about As Barry County works to create a tourism market, the Arts Council hopes to the public school financing situation at the play a central role in the cultural tourism the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Doozan has served as acting superintend­ component. TAC partners with many organ­ izations to support student and public arts next First Friday session at noon Nov. 4 at ent at Lakewood since July, after Gunnard project for example working with the Barry Johnson announced his retirement. He was County Chamber of Commerce. Fontana one of two finalists for replacing Johnson, Chamber Music and the Downtown Development Authorities in Hastings and but just last Monday announced he will Middleville to support live music. “These grants arc an investment ent in January and seek employment else­ in resign as Lakewood’s assistant superintend­ where. Officials energizing our stale's evolving economy." said Dr. William Anderson, director of the First Friday series, said they decided to by Patricia Johns Staff Writer After several hours of heartfelt debate. Barry County Episcopalians who attend Emmanuel Church in Hastings. St. Francis in Orangeville or St. Timothy’s in Richland learned the fate of the Cathedral property will now be in the hands of Realtors. The cathedral, which has been the home of the Episcopal Diocese of Western Michigan since the 1960s, housed in a contemporary building of brick and meant to look like a crown, now will be sold. In the budget for the coming year, no money is allocated for upkeep of the cathe­ dral. It costs approximately $130,000 a year to maintain the building, pay utilities and other expenses. Significant fundraising will allow the members of the Cathedral Church of Christ the King to look into options. They raised more than $150,000 which will allow for one year to look at relocating the parish. The diocese will begin a search for a pur­ chaser of the property and give the parish Michigan Department of History. Arts and Libraries (HAL). "The projects funded illus­ months and will be likely to be exceptional­ trate that Michigan has the necessary cultur­ al assets to create and retain jobs, engage tourists and residents, and spark business growth. It's now a matter of harnessing those vast resources to trigger economic prosperi­ diocese. ship with low income families who need the County Cathedral building to be sold until June I. 2006 to make a decision. The purchase agreement will keep the Resurrection Gardens to be maintained by the Habitat, which also benefited from last year’s home tour, builds homes in partner Thornapple Arts Council wins $7,400 state grant Michigan's economic future, because the arts and cultural sector has such a key role in The sun will set on this most contem­ porary of worship spaces, the Cathedral of Christ the King. Local Episcopalians were part of the more than 200 voting delegates to decide to sell the property in Portage. you did.” with the Barry County Democratic Committee, sponsors of the invite Doozan because he is leaving in three ly candid in his remarks about the cutrcnt state of public education and its funding. Public education has faced many financial challenges over the yean; in Michigan and in 1994 voters approved a state-wide ballot issue then called Proposal A to shift the bur­ ty" "In challenging financial times, it is more den of funding schools from property taxes to a 50 percent increase in the state sales lax. important than ever that we recognize and Though the gap between rich and poor dis­ leverage the value of arts and culture as both an economic-development too! and a major tricts has narrowed since then as a result, vir­ tually all public school systems have faced factor in enhancing quality of life for the massive financial troubles in the last five people of Michigan." said MC/CA Chair Craig Ruff. "These organizations and pro­ years because of the state’s economic down­ turn. which has caused a reduction in slacs grams are helping to build the vibrant com­ munities that will set our state apart as a tax revenue. Adding to the difficulty in Michigan’s place where people want to live and work, revenue available for education is the fact spending their time as well as their dollars." the state’s individual income tax has been The council received 354 applications, requesting nearly $34 million for fiscal year reduced from 4.6 to 3.9 percent over the past 2006. All grant applications were evaluated through a process of peer review. Panels. 10 years. Doozan is expected to outline some of the David Doozan problems public education faces and offer what he believes can be remedies. The First Friday series of forums has been held on the first Friday of each month since August 1989 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Those planning to attend are encouraged to bring their own lunches or light fare may be purchased at the hall. Tea and coffee Democrats. will be provided by the �Page 4 - Thursday. October 27. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Casino gaming compact would have positive impact Newest residents grateful to Hastings To the editor: Myself and my family are very grateful to the entire town of Hastings for making us feel welcome here. Until recenty. we lived in another quiet lit­ tle town called Bay Saint Louis on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Now it seems like such a long time ago. yet it has only been seven weeks since Hurricane Katrina changed everything about our lives. It affected tens of thousands of people, but I can only speak of our own personal experiences. After the storm we sat in the dark, the heal and the destruction wondering what we could do to get our young children out of that situa­ tion. Eight days later we finally were able to get enough gas to get out of the area, to get far enough away to find more gas to make our way to Michigan. My mother lives here in Hastings, and she offered to let us come here and stay while we tried to sort out our lives. Having lost virtually everything we owned, the traveling was light. But here we are. gath­ ering ourselves and providing the best that we can for the children. There are countless numbers of people who have stepped forward to help us in our recov­ ery. First and foremost is a family that rallied around us and went the extra mile. no. ten thousand miles, to do everything possible to help us get us from there to here. My mother. Beverly McDyer. brothers Ken (in New York), Steve and Ed (in Florida), and sister Cathey (in Massachusetts) were absolutely incredible. My aunt, Dorothy Conklin, has been espe­ cially helpful. Families really do come together when a crisis arises. After we arrived in Hastings, a safety net of help and aid enveloped us. People who don't even know us were giving and contributing just because someone needed their help. Church groups, civic groups, businesses, foundations, and most astonishingly, individ­ uals came forward with offers of assistance and support We appreciate the Red Cross in Grand Rapids, the Stale of Michigan. Lani Forbes and the Barry County United Way. They all saw a need and did what they could. We will be the best residents of Hastings that we can be. and we hope we can make as good an impression on Hastings as Hastings has made on us. Jim. Melissa, Bailey and Colin McDyer, Hastings Mercy Ambulance supports 911 dispatch Dear editor, Mercy Ambulance has been proud to pro­ vide ambulance service for the Barry County area since 1975.1 would like to comment on our company's working experience in the past with local agencies and the current 911 dis­ patch system we as providers of emergency medical response enjoy. Our company operates in Barry, Ingham. Eaton and Clinton counties. We work with four separate 911 systems within these coun­ ties. We have had the pleasure of 25 years of interactive experience with 911 systems with a vast history of evolution through changing technologies available. Barry Central Dispatch E-91 I has contributed to the pro­ gram's function with input from all local pub­ lic safety sector representatives. Barry Central Dispatch has allowed us to coordinate many crucial in order to effectively respond to medical emergencies. Since inception of the local program, we have benefited operationally in many ways — computer aided dispatch, centralization of multiple agency communications, updated patient status and personnel security to name a few. We have experienced an exceptional coopera­ tion from Central Dispatch with regard to our needs. This has contributed to making our mission of health care a continued success. Central Dispatch has always worked to continuously meet public safety welfare while advancing the system as a whole. Automatic vehicle locators would allow 911 dispatchers to determine via computer the closest car to the location of an emergency call, rather than waiting for all cars in the area to check in before dispatching one to the scene. This would have a positive impact on response times and improve public safety. Once again Barry Central Dispatch is being proactive to better serve the community. • Dennis Palmer, President/CEO, Mercy Ambulance Hurricanes NAFTA, CAFTA overlooked To the editor, All of us lately have been watching the news about Katrina and Rita and the devasta­ tion that these two hurricanes have had on us all, from the loss of homes, jobs, insurance and even lives. To most of us this ranks right up there with 9/11. Has anyone ever wondered what today would look like without these three major incidents happening? I, for one have. Look at the news media and wonder why they haven’t dome more on the "’silent hurri­ canes” that have been going on internally in the United S ates now for quite some time. These two hurricanes are known as NAFTA and now CAFTA. They too have devastated the United States with loss of jobs, insurance, homes and yes, even lives. Let’s take a look at Michigan alone, since January 2001 through November 2003 there has been 121,400 jobs lost, now even more. There are those who believe the workers in Michigan make too much money and would like to see the wages go down, just to com­ pete. I often wonder how with NAFTA and CAFTA and the so-called global market we can compete with the wages that are $1.25 an hour and those are for the lucky ones. Does anyone ever wonder why the CEOs' wages are constantly going up and the blue collar workers' are going down? Yes, we can blame Bill Clinton for hurri­ cane NAFTA, after all, he signed the bill, but we need to take a look at those who had con­ trol of tiie House and the Senate and could it be the same ones today who also voted for hurricane CAFTA. I think so. Even more job loss, get the picture? John Tobias, Bargaining Chairman, UAW Local 1002 To the editor: relocating to Mexico. The announcement As job losses continue to mount in West was distressing to the community that had component of the state s tourism and enter­ tainment industries. Indian gaming has cre­ Michigan, a project that would create 1.800 new positions continues to languish in been home to the operation since 1906. The tribe is deeply rooted in our commu­ over $1 billion in capital investment in Lansing. nity. This is our home and we will never Michigan. Since 1993, when the first tribal­ The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians of Michigan (com­ leave. When we create 1,800 good paying jobs they will be here to stay state gaming compacts were signed, Indian gaming haf contributed over $400 million monly known as the Gun Lake Tribe) is seeking to develop a tribal casino in ated over 25,000 jobs and is responsible for Other West Michigan cities and towns to the state and its local units of govern­ that have experienced significant job loss this year include Walker. Grand Rapids, ment. Governor John Engler signed tribal-state Kentwood. Holland, Wyoming. Otsego, and Greenville. Some of the other compa­ gaming compacts with all other eleven tribes in Michigan. To date. Gun Lake is the nies that have announced major layoffs and/or plant closings include: Lear. Steelcase, Rogers Department Store. only tribe in Michigan without a Class III State of Michigan. After the recent announcement that 150 more West Michigan workers will be laid Robert off by D&W Food Centers it is clear that Controls, Menasha Corp, and Electrolux, something must be done. I am again calling which is also considering a move to on our state leaders to take action to Mexico. Wayland Township at the former Ampro building. The proposal received the neces­ sary federal approval in May. but the tribe is still awaiting a Class III compact with the Bosch Corporation. gaming compact. D.K. Sprague, Gun Lake Tribal Chairman Johnson Stay near home for the holidays approve the necessary tribal-state gaming Preceding D&W Food Center's layoffs compact to allow us to begin creating new jobs. The tribe's casino will directly employ 1,800 people who will earn an average was the closing of Lear's Walker plant and the elimination of i~» final 216 workers. annual compensation package of $40,000. Michigan has grappled with highest and market in West Michigan second-highest unemployment rate in the that the company will file bankruptcy. As a lifelong resident, it always makes me nation during most of 2005. West Michigan Delphi has a plant at Burlingame and Burton Street in Wyoming. happy to see a local business open up and has been hit especially hard due to massive job losses in the manufacturing sector. Recently Brunswick Corp, announced Adding to the anxiety of the shaky Job is Delphi's impending layoffs due to the announcement To the editor: make our community even more valuable. The economy of West Michigan is strug­ I have found yet another gem we can add gling to maintain current employment and to our area It's called “So Simply.” a bou­ tique that opened Oct 1 in downtown Lake that its Muskegon bowling ball plant is create new jobs, according to Dina Gonzalez of the West Michigan Hispanic A master plan for lower taxes? Chamber of Commerce. She said state lead­ stylish items, from herrioom baby gifts to ers in Lansing need to take action to stop the wave of job losses and implement poli­ decorative home accents and more. Dear editor, What a relief that the Barry County master plan has finally passed! Odessa. They cany a variety of unique and cy that will grow our economy and they As we near the holiday season. I'd like to remind everyone that local and area business­ believe a gaming compact with the Gun es imV. up a large part of what makes Lake tribe would be a giant step in the right Hast.ngs and surrounding communities so valuable. Yes, you can drive to the bigger direction. Indian gaming in Michigan is now a vital cities to buy some of the same things, but these bigger cities don't support our commu­ Frankly, I was tired of paying such high property taxes and now that my land isn't truly mine to do with it what I want. I'm sure to see a decrease in them. And with all the other extra expenses these days, such as gas costing nearly $3 per gal­ lon, my house insurance going up 20% even though I've never had a claim, this couldn’t have come at a better time. Thank you, Barry County Saxon gridders never gave up Commissioners, for once again going against the wishes and the better interests of the resi­ dents of this county. With gasoline prices fluctuating so much these days, why take the chance of driving all the way to the malls to be treated like "just another customer?” Our local businesses can give us what the To the editor: mall stores have and more. They have the We are very proud of out 2005 Hastings heart and soul of our area... they have our High School Saxons' varsity football team. Board of nity. They played hard and never stopped try­ ing. How you play the game is important, too Thelma Curtis, Just one question: Will I be seeing that tax people. So please check out this charming store in Lake Odessa and others right here in town. You'll see what I'm talking about. Carrie Larabee, Lake Odessa Hastings reduction in this year’s bill or next? Chris Norton, too much a secret To the editor: * I have come to realize that there is an unbalance in the sports coverage. There are always big articles on the football team and girls’ basketball... but why isn’t swimming even acknowledged? Our record is 7-1, and we are undefeated in the confer­ ence. but no one has any idea. The only time we had adequate coverage, the entire story was about the diving, and how without them we would not be any good. 1 think I speak for the entire team when 1 say, we work our butts off every day, and it is a team effort when we win. no one person carries it. There has not been anyone from ’he paper at our meets in quite some time, and that isn't fair. No single sport should be cov­ ered more than the others, recognition should be distributed equally. Marissa VanWingen, TK-Hastings swim team member Public Opinion: Concerned about ‘bird flu?’ There have been many news reports about the possibility of “bird flu" to make its way to the United States. Are you concerned about this possibility and its repercussions7 Responses to our weekly question. Banner n>« Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 PiMMby Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division ot J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacobs Frederic Jacobo Vce President Pn»dent Stavan Jacoba Secretaryffleeaurer • NEWSROOM■ David T. Young (Errioh Elaine GHbert (Assistant Edtat Helen Mudry Patnoa Johns Bren Bremer Fran Faverman Janet Fild. Middleville: “I’m not terribly wor­ ried about this. I don't think that it is a reality for us.” Harriet WUlbrandt, Hastings: Janet DeVries, Hastings: Sandra Ponsetto Katy Lloyd Morse Westover Jon Gambee • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT ■ Classified ad* accepted Monday torough Fnday, 800 in. to 530 pm "I am a little concerned. 1 plan on watching the news carefully to keep up to date about this new flu strain." "1 am not too concerned right now but will try to stay aware of any changes in the news.” "1 am not too concerned since I don't think that it will affect this area.” “I am not a bit con­ cerned. If it is going to happen it will happen. There is no way to prevent it." “1 am really confused. Some people say that it will only affect birds and not people. I am not sure what to think right now." ScottOmmen Rose Heaton Pan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subecrtptton Raise: $30 per year In Berry County $32 per year n ac^orsng or -nee $35 per year etoawtwe POSTMASTER Send address change* to: PO BosB Hastngs. Ml 490580602 Second date Poetage Part at Haeeng*. Mi 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 27. 2005 - Page 5 TT Jw My O.pmrnn TA /T O O It’s time to tweak term limits law We need to change Michigan's policy on term limits for legis­ lators in Lansing. When I was up north this past weekend. I talked to an owner of a wine vineyard. He and fellow winemakers have been push­ ing the State Legislature to allow independent vineyards to be able to mail order their products. Now they have to use whole­ sale suppliers to do so. They can sell directly to you and me. but can’t sell out of state directly to customers, as I understand it. This businessman has been workng in Lansing for some time to try to get his and other legislators to understand their case. He was telling me that most people don't realize the impact lobbyists have on our legislators. He told me there is more than 700 lobbyists for every legislator in Lansing. That’s a lot of power and influence. It appears term limits have been part of the problem, plus the fact many former legislators go into the lobbying business when they leave. With our 110 legislators limited to six years, or three, two-year terms, and our 38 senators maxed out at eight years, or two, four-year terms, the people hanging around the State Capitol with the most experience are the lobbyists. That’s just not good for the people of Michigan. I supported the campaign for term limits back in 1992 to rid the government of career politicians, bur what we have now instead is a system whereby hired guns run the system and the lawmakers are expected fight off the immense power of the lob­ byists and make some sense to possible legislation. Today's legislators just don't have enough time on the job to be able tn gain the knowledge necessary to make the best decisions for us, the taxpayers. All the experts, so to speak, are the paid guys, doing somebody's business, for special interests, not nec­ essarily concerned about general taxpayers. It just so happens that many former legislators told us the new term limits wouldn't work, because the influence and institution­ al memory full-time staff would have would take over govern­ ment. Even former State Senator Glen Steil, who led the charge for term limits a little more than a dozen years ago. now says it was a mistake. I would like to propose as a possible remedy increasing the maximum number of years of combined service to 16 years, eight in theMichigan House and eight in the Senate, with fouryear terms for both chambers. Furthermore. 1 propose these elect­ ed officials be regarded only as part time in that they receive no continuing benefits once they're done serving. We should allow them the same insurance protection as any Michigan employee with the same payment provisions, but offer them an IRA proposal which we can contribute into and which they take when they leave. Plus, we should insist they not be allowed to become any kind of legislative agent or lobbyist for at least two years after they leave office. Also proposed in some circles is a requirement of complete financial disclosure and I agree. We need to know where the bod­ ies are buried. If we went to the new. expanded term limit system, I think we would get better legislation. The way the system works now, the current legislators spend their first years just learning the ropes and then the rest of the time looking for next political job. We need these legislative leaders to go to Lansing preparing them­ selves to get the job done. If they had four years right off the bat, it would allow them the time they nerd to get serious work done before the next election cycle comes around, plus they would have a longer time to run with 16 years. They could spend four tern.* in either house or move mid-term to the Senate, but 16 years would be tops. The Michigan Chamber of Commerce has a proposal that sup­ ports a maximum of 14 years, and I can live with that. They just need to make the change sooner rather than later. We know what we have is not working so let's not sit on it and accept the status quo. let’s get the clianges made. I would like this to see this go into effect with next year's elec­ tions. There are many current legislators leaving Lansing due to term limits, such as our own Rep. Gary Newell, so we need to start the new people on the new cycle. The chamber also wants to reduce compensation on a pro­ rated basis for each day missed from session without a com­ pelling reason, which the membership would vote on. When my wife and I traveled throughout northern Michigan over the weekend and talked to many business owners about how things have been going. Many of them said they’ve been busy this year, for Michigan was graced with great weather for the most part. But they're still having a tough time making money, for the cost of business is growing faster than what they can adjust their charges. Most said they have lost confidence in their elected officials on all levels, and are ready for a change, so let's give it to them. Michigan's strongest benefit is location — open spaces, beautiful lakes and streams, wonderful small towns offering a great place to spend a night or a couple of days, relaxing, eating and enjoy­ ing the beauty of this state. We just need to get our leaders on board and fix some of the problems that continue to plague this state. One of the ways to do just that is to give them enough time. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics County Economic Development Summit still taking reservations Out-of-town speakers and local govern­ ment representatives will be presenting an update on economic development in the area and specifically in Barry County at a forum Thursday. Nov. 3. in Hastings. All interested people are being invited to attend. Seating is limited at the free event, and registrations should be made by Monday. Oct 31. The third annual Barry County Economic Development Summit forum will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. 701W. Cloverdale Road. Check-in begins at 3:30 p.m. Dinner concludes the event. Keynote speakers are George A. Erickcek. senior regional analyst for the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, who will address challenges facing the region in attracting and identifying new industries; and Craig Ruff, senior policy fellow for Public Sector Consultants and teacher at the Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan. All members of local government entities, including townships, villages, the City of Hastings and the county have been invited back again to this year's Economic Summit to share what's going on in their particular area as far as economic development, said County Economic Development Alliance Executive Director Dixie Stadel-Manshum said. Lakewood asst, school chief plans resignation in January Lakewood Assistant Superintendent David Doozan has announced he will resign effec­ tive Jan. 20. 2006. Doozan *s decision means there is only one candidate for school superintendent remain­ ing for Lakewood. James Richardson, super­ intendent of LakeVille. Doozan and Richardson were the final two candidates to succeed Gunnard Johnson, who retired last July. If the school board is unable to decide on a new superintendent by Jan. 20. there will be no one in the position. Doozan. in a written statement issued Monday, said, "One of the advantages of liv­ ing in a small town atmosphere is the willing­ ness of the people to come together and get things done. Over the years I have been part of the Lakewood School District I have seen numerous examples through projects such as Unity Field and support for families in times of trouble. The people unite and support each other. "The unity and strength of a small commu­ nity has become evident to me in another way this week also. The board members have been deluged with letters and e-mails pleading with them to not hire me as the next superin­ tendent of schools. The recurring message is that I would not be a respected leader for the district and that there would be no chance for a bond issue to pass if I were tlx superintend­ ent. "Under pressure to let the community have input into the process of hiring, even though the three previous interviews were open to the public, an open forum had been planned for Thursday. Nov. 3. This would have been nothing more than a repeat of the vicious attacks that we have witnessed three times in the past six years. There is no reason to believe that this would not be a well-orches­ trated character assassination led by the same group that has done >o in the past. I can sec no positive benefits for myself or for the district to go through with this event. "At this time, it is my intention to actively pursue another job and resign my position at Lakewood Public Schools as of Jan. 20,2006, the end of the first semester. This may be the best way in which I can serve the district The district has a lot of needs and must begin to move forward. If I have been the impediment toward progress. I apologize. I look forward to watching the growth of the district. "I want to thank the many people with whom I have had the pleasure of working over the years. I have truly enjoyed my time here and regret that I could not cam the trust of the community." Doozan taught for Maple Valley Schools from 1976 to 1986. He was principal at Maplewood in the Maple Valley district from 1986 to 1991. He was principal at Lakewood schools from 1991 to 1995. He was in charge of elementary curriculum, at-risk students, gifted and talented, school to work and drug free programs from 1995 to 1998. He served as interim superintendent in 1998/99 for half a year after the resignation of Steve Secor as superintendent and then was assistant super­ intendent from 1999 to the present until the retirement of Gunnard Johnson in July. While at Lakewood Doozan was instru­ mental in gening a $300,000 grant to improve reading scores. In two yeas, the number of students reading at or above grade level increased better than 11 percent. “They will be asked to discuss their top pri­ ority areas in major economic development, what obstacles they face and what they see in the future." The program will include a quick briefing from a representative from the Michigan Economic Development Corp, about incen­ tives the state is offering. "It should be an informational summit,” she said, to promote economic "awareness, information and demographics which helps us to know what's going on with economic development in Barry County and nearby areas... It’s just a great opportunity to know what's going on in our county. “We need to really concentrate on keeping the businesses, the jobs and the employees we have here... Retention is so very, very, very important to keep what we do have here. We need to have new business creation going on (too).” Past County Economic Development Summits have proved valuable to those who attended. “I gained valuable information regarding long term economic trends for the area.” said Martin Van Danack, a member of the County Economic Development Alliance Board. *1 also gained a better understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the area." Another Board member. Ron Archer, said, “I have gained news of the economic future for our area.” He also found the summit informative because of "the opportunity to share time and information with county leaders from govern­ ment, business and our communities.” County Commissioner James French, who serves on the Board, said. “I gained informa­ tion by hearing the views of the people there. The sharing of these views are important to me to gain the knowledge needed to make the clear picture" Board member Carla Wilson-Neill is look­ ing forward to attending her first Summit, which she expects to be a “great program to update yourself with the economic environ­ ment, with new ideas and networking with other businesses and government (representa­ tives).” Dinner, described as "a homemade, down on the farm dinner." prepared by the Welcome Corners United Methodist women, will be served at the end of the Summit. Sponsors of the Summit event are Barry County Telephone Co.. MainStreet Savings Bank. Hastings Fiber Glass. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. Hastings City Bank. J-Ad Graphics and Barry County Economic Development Alliance. Reservations to attend the Summit may be made by calling 269/945-8995, faxing 945­ 3839 or e-mailing dixie^barrychamber org Cabdeer accidents usually increase this time of year by Jon Gambee Staff Writer This the season to be wary. October through December is the time in Michigan that car/dcer accidents are prevalent and Barry County gets more of its share of the number of incidents. While specific figures for Barry County were not available from the Barry County Sheriff's Department. according to mdoLcom, the Michigan Department of Transportation's web site. Kent and Allegan counties usually are among the leading coun­ ties in the stale in car/dcer accidents reported. That would put Barry County right in the same ballpark. What is known is that there were more than 750.000 car/deer accidents nationwide last year and nearly 68,000 in Michigan. And that is just the accidents that were reported. Statisticians say many more went unreported, either because of insurance concerns or because the driver may have been violating the law when the accident occurred. Experts have a lotto say about what to do in the event of car meets deer, but most of it involves common sense. For instance, it is noted that most accidents happen during the hours of dusk and dawn, when rush hour traffic is moving quickly through the dimly lit hours. More traffic, less light, equals more accidents. Write that down, it’ll be on the test. As to what can be done to lessen your chances of a close encounter of the wildlife kind, this is what they recommend: • Drive slower. If you see a deer, drive even slower. And. by the way. deer are very inse­ cure. They travel in groups of three or more. If you see one. look for others. • Use your high beams whenever it does not interfere with oncoming traffic. • Be extra alert. Cell phone use, eating, and other distractions can cost you precious reac­ tion time. • Don't swerve to miss a deer. Most injuries occur when a driver tries to avoid the deer. • Wear your seat belt. Michigan has joined many other states in sharing information about the causes of car/deer accidents and what steps can be For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 taken to lessen the odds. In some areas, over­ passes and underpasses have been construct­ ed to help funnel deer across interstate roads. Signs warning of deer crossing points are prevalent in rural areas, though getting the deer to read the signs and stay in the specific areas designated for their movement has not been statistically recorded. In some places, trails have been identified and where they meet the roads, dirt paths have been placed across the traffic lanes. The effectiveness of this option are slight, howev­ er. Bambi's mother followed the trails and look what it got her. if you have ever hunted deer, you know the likelihood of deer sticking to marked trails. There is one proposal that bears mention, oily because of its ineffective potential. Some groups (hunters?) have suggested a year-round deer hunting season to cut down on the number of deer in the state. But being hunted is one major reason for deer to keep on the move and this proposal could very well result in more accidents, not less. So it really all comes back to the above mention prevention techniques: • Drive slower. • Use your high beams. • Be extra alert. • Don’t swerve to miss a deer. • Wear your seat bell. One more thing. Be prepared to encounter deer when you least expect it They’re every­ where. Hastings man ‘critical’ after one-car crash by Jon Gainbee Staff Writer Kenneth Ray McCrackin of Hastings, seri­ ously injured in a one-car crash last Saturday, hna been taken off life support at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Barry County Sherifff Dar Leaf told the Banner Tuesday McCrackin’s condition was very grave and he had been removed from life support Monday night. Preliminary investigation by troopers from the Michigan State Police Hastings Post show the vehicle, a 1994 Dodge conversion van. driven by 26-year-old Steven Eugene Hard Jr. of Hastings, was traveling south­ bound on Tanner Lake Road. The vehicle left the road at a high rate of speed and re-entered ihe road no longer under the driver’s control, cartoned across the highway , where it struck an embankment, and rolled over several times. Both Hard and McCrackin, 39. were ejected from the vehicle. McCrackin was flown by Aeromed to Spectrum Hospital in downtown Grand Rapids, where he was listed in critical condi­ tion. Hard was transported by ambulance to Pennock Hospital in Hastings, where he is being treated for non-life threatening injuries. Preliminary investigation .indicates alcohol and speed are believed to have been con­ tributing factors in the crash. The occcnants of the vehicle also are not believed to have been using seal belts. Hastings Fire Department, Mere) Ambulance Service, and Aeromed assisted troopers at the scene. The accident remains under investigation. WREN Funeral Home___________________ 1401 Nonh Broadway at Woodlawn Avenue Hastings David C. Wren, Manager www.Wren-Funeral-Home.com Member d Aiorawooos- �Pag* 6 - Thursday. October 27. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. Worship Together... Roland M. “Mickey" Furrow II Pauline Norton HASTINGS - Mr. Roland M. “Mickey” Furrow II. age 64, of Hastings, died Monday. October 24. 2005 at his residence. Mr. Furrow was a longtime guidance counselor for Hastings Area Public Schools. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home (www.wrcn-funcral-homc.com). Memorial contributions may be made to the Roland M. "Mickey” Furrow II Scholarship Fund at Hastings High School. HASTINGS - Pauline Norton, age 86. of Hastings, died Saturday. October 22. 2005 at Battle Creek Health System. She was bom March 15. 1919 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Charles and Clarissa (Spencer i Com well. She attended school in Bellevue. Pauline married Howard E. Norton Sr. on December 2. 1938. he died May 28. 2001. She was also preceded in death by grand­ daughter. Julie Norton; sisters. Marie Hooker. Florence Gallihugh; brothers. Earl Cornwell. Charles (Bud) Cornwell; and her parents. Pauline enjoyed being with her family, cooking and baking pies, making sure no one left hungry. She also enjoyed crocheting, camping, and taking care of her flower gar­ den. In her younger years she was a member of the Moore Mother’s Club. She is survived by one daughter. Agnes (Lynn) Collins of Sebring. Florida, one son. Howard E. (Charlotte) Norton Jr. of Battle Creek; her grandchildren. Brad, (Venus) Milleson, Cody (Lorie) Norton. Brenda Dingman, Bonnie Heppard. Bernice (Todd) Zenow. Jessica (Jeff) Myers; 13 great grand­ children; step-grandchildren. Ryan (Kara) Nusbaum, Stephanie Glau. Donna (Robert) Potyrala; 10 step great grandchildren; sisters, Gertrude Beard. Muriel (Steve) Stevenson. Carol (Larry) Gilbert; brother. Sylvester (Vet) (Bemita) Cornwell and several nieces and nephews. Memorials can be made to charity of one’s choice. Visitation will be on Friday from noon until service time. Funeral services will be held on Friday. October 28, 2005 al 1 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Burial will be at Union Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... fLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Do* ling. Ml 49050 Pxstor. Steve Olmstead (616) 756-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School HO ajn.. Sunday Evening Service 600 p.m.: Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday n'<hti 6:30 p.m. ST ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH •05 S. Jefferson Father Al Russell. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 pjn.; Sunday Masse 8:30 am. and 11.00 a.m.. Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Rond. Hastings. Mich. 49058 Scnxx Pastor Res Wan. Clayton Garmon. Service Times: 900a m. and IIOOa_m A 6.00 p.m. (Small groups on Island 3rd Sunday nights) Wednesday Christian Education Classes. 700 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services Sunday. 10.30 a.m.; Sunday School. 9:30 a.m EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Member Cfutrch of the World­ Wide Ang/icun Comanminn." 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Res. Fr. Charles P. McCabe HI. Rector Mr. F. William Voelberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Children’s Chapel and Sunday School al 10 a_m. Sunday Nunery Available at 10 am. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 am.; Sumi.) Mtool I LOO am.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 am.; Worship IIO0 ajn.; Evening Service at 600 p.m.. Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 p.m QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945 9392. Sunday School 10 am.; Sunday Worship 11 am.. P.O. Bos 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Pam Harpoie. Sunday morning worship service 9:45 am. Nunery provid­ ed. Sunday evening "New Beginnings" starts at 5:15 with meal. 5:30 adult small group, youth group, kids chib. 6:30 praise service. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men's group 2nd and 4th Thursdays al 7 p.m. Christ’s Quilters. Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Coming in January, eaptoring spiritual gifts Bible study. Church website: coun­ try chapelume.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Cume; Pastor Osborn Minister of Music; Ryan White. Youth A Family; Dave Wood Sr.. Adult Ministries. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 'or all ages; 10:45 ajn.. Morning Worship; 600 p.m.. Evening Service; 7.00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Cali Church Office lor information on MOPS. Praise A MotionChiklren's Choir. Ladies Bible Studies Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOUCCHURCH TRADITION AL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E. Main Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor. Phone 795-9030. Sunday Maw 3:30 pjn. First Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m. CoafruUom 30 minutes before Mass. Rosary Prayer 30 minutes before Mass. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Man SchippersDeMunter. Sunday Worship 9:15 am. • Sunday School 10:30 am. ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Maas Sunday at 9: 30 am. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007 Church Secretary Treasurer. Linda Cobb Office hours. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9 30 am Sunday School; 10: 45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; Son Shine Preschool (nga 3 A 4); Tuesday, Thursdav from 9-11 JO am. 12:00-2:30 pm: Wednesday 6 p.m. - Pioneer. (meal served). Wednesday 6 p.m. Jr. A Sr. High Youth (meal served) Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Mtg. SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 am. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service). I IOO am. Holy Communion (each week), and Evening Prayer 600 p.m. (May-August). We have a *eekly Wednesday 6:00 p.m Even Prayer senice and special Holy Days services as announced (please call the rectory fix those times). The Rector of Sa Andre* A Matthias is Rl. Rev. David T. Huatwick. The church phone num­ ber iv 269-795-2370 and the recto­ ry number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is hnp://trnx.uv andre*matthias We are part of the Diocese of the Great lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America ano use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our senic­ es. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 am. Fellowship Time before the service. Nunery. children's ministry, youth group, aduh small group ministry, leader ship training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M­ 66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise A Worship 10:30 am.. 600 pjn.; Wed 6:30 p.m. Jesuc Club for buys A girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special “ For information call 1-616­ 731-5194 or I-517-852-1806 FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623­ 5400. Worship Services 8:30 and 11 am. Sunday School for all ages at 9.45 mil Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coals Grove Rd Pavtor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessible and elevatex. Summer School 9:30 a m. and Worship 10:30 am. No summer Sunday School. Youth activities: call for information. This information on worship service X is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member FDIC. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions” 118 S. Jefferson-945-3429 HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. \ 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan f PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S M-43 Highway. Delton. MI 49046 • 269-671-4193. Pastor, Bernard Blair \ssociate Pastor. Roger Claynuoi. Sunday School 10 mb.; Worship Service 11 am.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m. ’ST. TIMOTHY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 9800 East BC Avenue. Richland. Ml 49083. Phone 269-629-9436. Eucharistic service every Sunday. 9.30 am This is my body given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.' (Luke 22:19 NIV). Come share in the weekly Holy Communion - accepting Christ and being united with Him. sur­ rendering our lives to Him so that we may know His will and walk in His ways. We are located in a wooded setting, north of Richland on BC Avenue, between M-43 and Gull Lake Drive All bapturd chriviam are welcome to partici­ pate in the Holy Eucharist We believe that Christianity is a faith of inclusion, not exclusion. Therefore, you don't have to be an Episcopalian - just a believer. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E. State Rd. (Comer of State Rd. and Boltwood St across from Tom's Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor, Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling A Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nunery provided for all services. Sundays: Worship services 8:45 and 11OO am. Kids for Christ. 11:00 ajn. Worship Service only for 3 A 4 yr. olds. A 5 yr-4th grade dismissed during announcements. Sunday Sc'.kxJ for all ages IODO a.m. Adult elec­ tives for Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Tbeday. 10 am.: SCAMPS (Senion). Wednesday Mid-Week, 6:30 p.m : Adults; Smg N' Share, Pastor's Class, Youth. 6th-12th grades, and Faith Weaver Friends. 4 yrs. thru 5th grade. Thursday: 9:30-11 am. Senxx Adu it Coffee Hour. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Thurday. Oct. 27 - 3:45 p.m. Clapper Kids; 5:45 pm. Grace Notes. 5 00 p.m. High School Outing; 5:45 p.m. Grace Notes; 700 p.m. Adult Choir. 7.00 pjn. Adventures. Friday. Oct. 28 • 12.00-600 p.m. Red Cross Blood Drive. Sunday. Oct 30 - 1000 ajn. Holy Communion; 8:45 ajn. Sunday School; 500-700 p.m. High School Youth Group; 7.00 p.m. AA. Tuesday. Nov. 1-100 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous; 7.00 p.m. Education Committee. Wednesday. Nov. 2 - 10.00 am. Wordwatchers; 7:00 p.m. Holy Communion; 7:00 p.m. Sarah Circle. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street. Hastings, Ml 49058. Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax 1269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday Thursday 900 am.-Noon and 1:00-300 p.m. Friday 900 a m.-Nooc. Sunday morn jg worship hours: 9:30 LIVE' Under the Dcxne Contemporary Service, 10:30 Refreshmenu. 11OO Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15. 9:30 and II am. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays al 7 pjn.. and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursday* al 6:30 p.m FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058 (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 9:00 am. Traditional Worship Services; 10:00 a.m. Coffee Hour. 10.10 am Sunday School - Preschool through Aduh; 11.20 a m. Contemporary Worship Services; 6:30 p.m. Middk* High and Senior High Youth Group Meetings. Nursery care is provid­ ed for both services, and during Sunday School' Visit us online at www Ipcofhwg and our web log for sermons at http:// hastingspresbyterian.blogspot, com'. Oct. 27 - 8:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study; 9:30 am. Pastor's Bible Study foe Circle leaders. Oct. 28 4:00 pun. Mender's. Oct. 29 - 9:00 am. Youth Pie Making Day. Nov. 2 6:15 ajn. Men’s Bibit Study. ALTO - Lois Ann Seppanen. age 76. of Alto, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, October 20. 2005. She is survived by her loving, caring hus­ band of 33 years. Richard C. Seppanen; one daughter. Jodi (Gary) Pratt of Shelbyville; one sister. Shirley (Jim) Van Aman of Honda, one brother. Bob (Peggy) Nagel of Wellston^rother-in-law. Herbert Brown of Allegan; step-children. Sherry <Dave) Smith of Grand Rapids; Julie (Rick) Culp of Clarksville, Jeff (Pearl) Seppanen of New Mexico; 10 grandchildren;-six great grand­ children; many nieces-and nephews^and-a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. Benjamin and Hazel Nagel; daughters. Lynn Helrigel Summers. Bill and Beth Helrigel Wester, and sister. Marian Brown. Funeral services were held Monday. Oct. 24, 2005 at the Middleville United Metho­ dist Church. Pastor Dean Bailey and Pastor Scott E. Manning officiating. Interment Irving Cemetery. Hastings. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of your choice. Bowne Center United Methodist Church or Middleville United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Larry E. Root HASTINGS - Larry E. Root, age 70, of Hastings, died Tuesday. October 25. 2005 at his residence. He was bom November 22. 1934 in Kent County, the son of Nelson and Marjorie (Hayes) Root. Larry was employed with the City of Grand Rapids for 10 years and at Hastings Aluminum Products for seven years. He retired in 1997. Larry married Emogene M. Kidder on August 15, 1983. Surviving are his wife. Emogene Root of Hastings; son. Russell Root of Georgia; daughters, Darlene (Roger) Ward of Oklahoma. Denise (Carlos) Santos of California, Linda Brockbauer of Grand Haven; stepdaughter. Linda Germain of Hastings; six grandchildren; brothers. Gerald Root of Grand Rapids. Merwin Root of Hesperia; sisters. Betty Bice of California. June Fry ling of Middleville. No visitation will be held. Graveside serv­ ices will be held Saturday. October 29. 2005 at JI a.m. at Irving Twp. Cemetery. Richard Taggart will officiate. Memorials can be made to the Hastings Public Library or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. GREENSBURG. KY - Elizabeth Phyllis Skedgell. age 83. of Greensburg. KY (for­ merly of Nashville) passed away on Saturday. October 2. 2005 at Green Hill Manor, in Greensburg, KY. Mrs. Skedgeli was bom in Houghton, on January 8. 1922, the daughter of tbc late William R. and Ada (Ferguson) Jenkias. When she was 2 years old her fnmily moved to the Detroit area where she atte.xied school. She graduated from Highland High School. Shortly after graduating her fanvly moved to the Nashville area. Phyllis was employed for several years as a secretary at the Lentz Furniture Factory and also worked at the Mulberry Fore Golf Course when it was originall} opened. On September 8. 1942 she married Donald Skedgeli in Hastings. The couple began their life together at their home on Kinsel Hwy., before moving into Nashville where they raised their family. The couple enjoyed play­ ing golf, playing cards, and bowling together. They would travel to Watersmeet, once a year to go deer hunting with the rest of the Skedgeli family. In the early 1970’s they traveled to Wyoming to go mule deer hunting together. She is survived by daughter. Ann (Robert) Nunn; her sister. Ada Yaudes; her grandsons. Glenn (Jackie) Ewing and Matt Ewing; granddaughter. Beth Ewing; step grandson’s. Bob (Sandi) Nunn and Ron (Amber) Nunn; step granddaughter. Judith (Mike) Nunn; brothers-in-law, Gerald (Joyce) Skedgeli and George (Jane) Skedgeli; sisters-in-law, Dorothy (Fred) Corkins and Nancy Jenkins. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband. Donald, who passed away in 1991; daughter. Katherine Jane; brother. William C. Jenkins; infant sister. Joyce Jenkins; her parents. Ada and William Jenkins; her father and mother­ in-law. George and Angeline Skedgeli; her brothers-in-law. Wayne Skedgeli and Herb Yaudes; and special friend. Bob Wallace, who passed away in 2000. Funeral services were held at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville on Friday, October 7, with Pastor Susan Trowbridge officiating. Interment followed the funeral service at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. The family requests donations to Maple Valley Scholarship Fund or Nashville United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Daniels Funeral Home. DOWLING - Mr. Ralph Oliver Elliott. Jr., age 53, of Dowling, died Tuesday. October 25, 2005 at his home in Dowling. He was bom May I, 1952 in Battle Creek, the son of Ralph Oliver Elliott, Sr. and Lillian Beatrice (Terry) Elliott. He was formerly employed at the Clark Equipment Company before becoming the owner/operator of the Elliott’s Dowling Body Shop for 15 years. Ralph is survived by his wife of 34 years, Linda Elliott of Dowling; sons. Ralph Elliott of Dowling. Neal and Michelle Elliott of Dowling; brothers. Martin Elliott of Battle Creek. Terry Elliott of Chicago, Ill.; sisters, Ruth Witzki of Battle Creek. Olivia Hainer of Comstock. Jacqueline Liskow of Coaby, Tenn.; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Jason Elliott; brother, Neal Elliott; sister, Helen Slack; and grandson. Zachary Elliott. He enjoyed time with his friends and fam­ ily. Visitation will be held at Bachman Hebble Funeral Service on Thursday. October 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 28, 2005 al I at the Bachman Hebble Fnoeral Service. Pastor Steven S. Olmstead of Pleasantview Family Church will officiate. Burial will be at Dowling Cemetery in Baltimore Township. Memorial tributes may be made to the fam0). At.-angement.s by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Sei-cted Independent Funeral Homes. Lake 0 holiday parade siated for Nov. 25 Plans for the Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas parade are under way. The parade will be held at 7:30 pjn. Friday. Nov. 25. and will run down 4th Avenue in Lake Odessa. This year's theme is "The Bright Lights of Christmas." Float entries are encouraged to use lights to help decorate their float Financial. Union Bank and Lakeview Walker's Pharmacy arc sponsoring the cash prizes that will be awarded to first, second and third places from three different categories, com­ mercial. individual and non-profit. Call the chamber at (616) 374-0766 or e-mail direc­ tor^* lakewoodareacoc.org to enter a float. Children will have an opportunity to get a picture taken with Santa Claus after the parade at the Page Building, where everyone is invited to warm up with cocoa and cookies provided by Carl’s Supermarket and Mainstreet Savings Bank and cider provided by Sunny Fresh. Businesses arc encouraged to stay open during and after the parade and invite the public to their establishments using any man­ ner of unique marketing. Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 27. 2005 - Page 7 STREET, continued from page 1 Mansfield answered. “Construction is not a pleasant circumstance to go through... but the benefits (in the long run) will outweigh the negatives. Most of the merchants are very supportive of the project." Winick said Jefferson Street appears to be losing a parking spot as a result of the project, but Mansfield said seven spots will be gained at the same time on Church Street, just one block to the west. Economic Development Director Daryle Benjamin-Forbes told Winick, "I think you’ll see an increase of busines as a result (of the project).” Councilman David Jaspersc. also a busi­ ness owner on Jefferson, said, “1 realize it’s a problem when it (construction) happens, but when it’s done, it’ll be super. There’ll be 14 more parking spaces downtown." Councilman David McIntyre said. “The problem right now is we’ve got people out of their comfort zone” and he suggested that if everybody rides out these tough times, every­ thing will be terrific later. McIntyre asked why the comers of Court and Church and Jefferson and Court appeared to be totally blocked off at the same time by the construction work. Mansfield said there was a slight delay in getting the concrete and it's important to get the work done on schedule. Plans still call for having all the work done by mid-November. hopefully before snow arrives and before the holiday season because one of the main purposes of the project is to attract people to shop downtown Hastings. Sensiba told the council she has been sup­ portive of the Streetscape project and sees it as a positive development for the city. However, it has caused her plenty of troubles, too. “We had an artist’s reception this month from New York, but there was no way (to have the event)... I think it was a disaster for me and the artist.” Sensiba added that she believes the tom up street is a safety hazard, particularly because there is no lighting at night. Both women were invited to come into City Hall this week during business hours to talk with city staff to see if some of the prob­ lems can be minimized. “We didn’t set out to make this a bad thing,” explained Mayor Robert May. The city had its first Streetscape beautifica­ tion project on State Street in the early 1990s and had an update years afterward. This year it was decided to add Church and Jefferson streets to the overall project. On Church Street near the library, the street was widened to add more parking spaces on the east side of the courthouse. a , The council during the meeting also agreed to amend the budget slightly upward because of a few unforeseen expenses, particularly the underground storage lanx. Mansfield noted there still is about $52,000 in the fund balance set aside for the project. In other business at Monday night's meet­ ing. the council: • Adopted a cost recovery ordinance that allows charging fees to non-residents or peo­ ple who broke the law whenever public safe­ ty services are required within the BIRCH fire district. Mansfield explained that despite some mis­ understandings, no taxpayer living within the district will have to pay for services as long as no law was broken. “As long as the activity was legal, there will be no expenses incurred.” the city man­ ager said. “As long as they were acting in legal fashion, there’s nothing to worry about.” • Learned from Benjamin-Forbes that the city is agressively promoting the downtown for the upcoming holiday shopping season, starting around Nov. 15. She acknowledged that one of the components that needs to be in place is the completion of the Streetscape work. • Heard from Girrbach ’hat city officials have been using swan and goose decoys and a local gentleman has brought out his dog several days a week to try to shoo away Canada gee.se from Tyden Park. A limited hunting solution was discussed earlier, but eventually rejected. • Approved the purchase of a thermal imag­ ing camera for the fire department from Front Line Plus Fire & Rescue, at a cost of $10,485.26. • Noted the traditional Halloween trick or treating hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m. next Monday and announced the candy check sta­ tion will be open during the same hours in the parking lot at the Girrbach Funeral Home. Reserve officers will be on hand to check candy and make sure it's safe for consump­ tion. • Adopted an ordinance extending the city’s current 30-year franchise for gas distribution services with Consumers Energy by another 30 years. • Moved a public hearing on sewer on South Jefferson Street to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14 in council chambers. City Hall • Scheduled a budget workshop for 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, at council chambers to receive the audit. • Heard from Director of Public Services Tim Girrbach that fall leaf pickup is sched­ uled to begin Nov. 1. even though the leaves appear to dropping later than usual. “We don't want to delay it too long because the snow will start flying," explained Mansfield. Smith-Bovee wed Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Smith are happy to announce the marriage of their daughter, Beth Ann. to Mr. Bernard Alan Bovee. Mr. Bovee is the son of Ralph Jay Bovee and Catherine Gabriel Bovee. both deceased. They were married Saturday. September 17. 2005 at Whitefish Point on Lake Superior. A dinner followed at Tahquamenon Falls State Park. Attendants were Traci Schroeder, maid of honor, Dennis Wilson, best man and Grace Anderson, flower girl. Mr. and Mrs. Bovee make their home in Greenville. MI. Durkees to celebrate golden wedding anniversary Gerald and Sandra (Livingston) Durkee will celebrate their golden wedding anniver­ sary on Saturday. Nov. 5, 2005 with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Freeport Community Center. The event will be hosted by their children. Gale and Jeff Hull. Denise Durkee and Matt and Brenda Durkee. Your presence is the only gift desired. Gerald and Sandra were married Nov. 4. 1955 at the Hope Church of the Brethren, Freeport. Mich. McGlocklins to celebrate golden wedding anniversary A golden wedding anniversary was cele­ brated on Oct 22,2005 by David and Loretta (Radzius) McGIocklin of Hastings. A family dinner was hosted by their children. The McGlocklins’ children are Karen and George Tugen of Dorr and Kathryn and Leo Felty of Brighton and Kristi and Dan Trushkc of Fremont. They have six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. BOARD, continued from page 1 1 meetings, but people representing the public at large are unpaid volunteer board members. • Heard a presentation on the annual report of the Barry Conservation District from Lori Phalen and Joanne Barnard, co-executivc directors. • Was invited to a couple of presentations, Wednesday and Thursday. Nov. 2 and 3. about factory fanning and sustainable agri­ culture at Aquinas College’s Donnelly Center. Former Parks and Rec Commissioner Jeff Van Nortwick, affiliated with the “Farms without Harm" group, made the invitation personally. He was told be should also invite Ag Agent Dennis Pennington and Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus. • Approved a cooperative reimbursement contract with the Michigan Department of Human Services. • Approved the county child care budget summary. • Agreed to reappointments of Blanche Munjoy and Patricia Walton to four-year terms on the County Board of Canvassers and Alberta Goebel and Orvin Moore and alter­ nates. • Approved the reappointment of Dr. V. Hany Adrounie to a three-year term on the Department of Human Services Board. • Agreed to the reappointment of Ardith Baum for a six-year term on the Jury Board. • Adopted a resolution, opposing a bill in the State Legislature that would interfere with some of the duties of the County Register of Deeds. • Approved agreements with Kalamazoo Probation Enhancement Program, the Harbor Hall program. Alternative Directions and Project Rehab for probation residential serv­ ices. • Agreed to a proposed amendment to the joint operation agreement with the City of Hastings for the airport, which involves increasing the spending limit without County Board approval from $1.200 to $5,000. Nevins objected, saying, “I can’t look at this unless we bring up the spending limits for other (county) departments. That’s a lot of money for a small budget." James said the City Council already has agreed to the proposal and it merely “simpli­ fies the process, but not the accountability.’’ She further noted the expenditures still must be approved by the Airport Board. <dfli(s day (s »eme»be»ed and quletfy kept. ■.Mo uio*ds one needed, we wiCQ not £o*get. $n oux kea«te. you will always stay, foiled and nememhened emyday! Irving to buy land for new township hall Members of the Irving Townsnip Board have decided to purchase property to be used for a new township hall and perhaps fire sta­ tion on Solomon Road. Board members also decided to delay ask­ ing the puhlk for another millage levy until economic conditions improve. A millage request to build a new fire station/township hall failed in August. The closing should take place by the end of November. in other business last week, the board heard from Thomapple Township Emergency Services (TTES) acting Chief Dave Middleton, who said he will be attending future township meetings. The board also heard from Barry County Commissioners Jim French and Howard Thanks to you... 426 Girls ages 5-17 were able to participate in a variety of Girl Scout activities. That’s what matters Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center PARTICIPATE IN OUR Holiday Cheer “Hoot Gibson that the recycling trial in Thomapple Township may be delayed. There was a discussion about how to implement a recycling plan in Irving Township if it should become available. The next meeting of the Irving Township Board will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9. in the township hall on Woodschool Road. Village Players plan meeting, audition Nov. 6 Box Drive Wl) III I I’ BRIGIIII X I I’ \ MH 11 \in HOI II).\Y ITS AS EASY AS 1,2,3 1. and Information Booklet with complete details on how the program works and shop. Anyone interested in acting or helping backstage at a Village Players production is urged to attend the auditions and meeting. what you can put in the Boxes that will be Pirk up your Starter Kit sent to our troops) anytime from October 18,2005 to November 18,2005. The Village Players of Middleville will hold auditions at 4 p.m. Sunday. Nov 6. in the community room of Lincoln Meadows, for their dinner-theater production this winer. Lincoln Meadows is located at 500 Lincoln St., jurt off Grand Rapids Street. The production is scheduled for Feb. 10. 11.17. 18. 24 and 25 of 2006 at the Middle Villa Inn in Middleville. Rehearsals will start in January. Any inter­ ested actors arc urged to attend. Call Cheryl Cravero at 795-7868 or Datlenc Schellinger at 795 3652. A regular meeting of the Village Players will follow auditions. On the agenda will be a children's production, the Vintage Village project and discussion of an actors’ work­ Pick up a Starter Kit (Box, Customs Form, Holiday Chuk Boxes must be nmxxED to the Funhul Home by Au NOVEMBOI 18,2003 TO ENSUU DELIVERY IN TIME FOB THE HOUDAI5 2. Fill the Box with your choice of goodies and complete the Customs Form 3. Return the Box and the Customs Form to Wren Funeral Home and we ll send it off for you. WREN Funeral Home 1401 North Broadway at Woodlawn Avenue Hastings David C. Wren, Manager 269.945.2471 www.Wren-Funeral-Home.com Mcmbff d At ot swoons' CJOl» �Pago 8 - Thursday. October 27. 2005 - The Hastings Banner jinnies MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar The Woodland United Methodist Church is having its annual fall festival There will be someone also available in the genealogy room for consultation or on Saturday. Oct. 29 from9a.m. to 2 p.m. research. Advance notice: The Berlin Center There will be baked goods, crafts. Saturday. Nov. 1 2. for anyone working on or even anticipating working on First Families applications. Lori Fox and Pamela Swiler will handle the questions United Methodist Church will have its anticipated. Then whoever comes will be invited to join the monthly meeting, which will feature Carole Reiser talking woven rag rugs, just right for a doorway annual turkey dinner at the Saranac High School cafeteria Saturday Nov. 19. There ot a hall floor. The Lake Odessa Depot Complex will will also be homemade pies. Same great about cooks, same great food, different loca­ Township heritage. The meeting is sched­ be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. tion. uled to begin at 1 p.m. The Fred Morris family was host for the parents and two brothers of the Christmas items and those special Oct. 29. Both the depot and the freight­ house will be open to visitors. The Ionia County genealogy Society will have a workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow. Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office Building. Washington. D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional rep­ resentative U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers. Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County). 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, tax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line tor Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granhoim, Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz. Republican. 24th District (All of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing, Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. her family and its Woodland German Exchange student who spent a year with them during high school. The foreign guests flew to Toronto and then came across the border at Sault Ste. Marie and came to this area via. Traverse City. The entire Morris family was invit­ ed to meet up with the visiting group on a Saturday evening. The following day they attended the Lakewood Choral Society's concert in which Fran Morris sang, along with other members of the family. The German guests went back Oct. 14. which was the 85lh birthday of host Fred Morris. During that day most of the family came home to see their father. Two days later he was in the hospital after a heart attack, but he appears to be mak­ ing good progress after having his stints implanted. Village workers are installing a new sidewalk on Emerson Street in front of both Manors and the Depot. This will be a great convenience for the residents of the apartment houses. Marriage vows were Saturday afternoon exchanged between Joan Rohrbacher and Theron King, both of Lake Odessa. The Rev. Dr. Donald Ferris officiated. The bride was attended by her First daughter, Carol Seifferlein of Carsonville. The best man was Max Decker, brother-in-la v of the groom. Alethian Friends served for the recep­ tion in Fellowshin Hall following the jpiptials. nc-t They will be at home on Sixth Avenue-briefly before leaving for the gioom'SFwinter quarters in LaBelle Fla. r V The homes tour sponsored by the CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME Woodland Women's Study Club was another success in its second year, with ideal weather. Shoe protection was pro­ I’ve been told I might have chronic fatigue syndrome. It sounds like an excuse to be lazy. vided al each home. The houses ranged from the quite new to 30 years old and even older homes. One was completely decorated in a southwest motif with con­ Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is quite complicated in that there are numerous ways it can present. All of the symptoms can be attributed to other diseases, there are no known causes and currently there are not any tests to confirm or refute the diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome. Generally, CFS is a constellation of symptoms characterized by extreme fatigue that does not improve with bed rest and may actually worsen with strenuous physical or mental activity. Women are diagnosed with CFS two to four times as often as men but it is unclear if it actually occurs more frequently in them or if it is simply reported more often. Some of the symptoms that are common in CFS are unexplained muscle soreness, sleep disturbance, extreme exhaustion, headaches, sore throat, swollen glands and loss of memory or concentration. Some of the causes that have been proposed include Iron deficiency, low blood sugar, allergies, virel infections, changing hormones and low blood pressure. In many cases, however, no serious underlying infection or disease is proved to specifically cause CFS. Currently there is no specific treatment for CFS but doctors try to relieve symptoms by using a combination of treatments such as having you reduce physical and mental stress, encourage gradual exercise, and deal with any current pain, anxiety or blood pressure problems. Maintaining a healthy diet and getting enough sleep and exercise may also help. Generally, you should see your doctor if you have any persistent or excessive fatigue that prevents you from fully participating in activities at home, work, or school. Your doctor will begin to try to exclude other diseases such as low thyroid, diabetes, sleep apnea and depression. They will also question any alcohol or substance abuse and review your medications that may cause fatigue. Scott Brasseur. M.D. is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician for medical advice before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. sistent earthy colors throughout the home. Others had new kitchens with late model counter tops and appliances. Club members were hostesses in two-hour shifts so each had a chance to have more than an hour for doing her own touring. GIFTS, continued from page 3------On Nov. 2. Bobbi O’Brien from Gold Standard Jewelry will feature an extensive collection of costume jewelry on a cash-andcarry basis at the event. Many asked that she return because of the great variety of pieces, the spokesperson said. At the Christmas Presentation, personaliz­ ing of several items of the customer’s choice will be available. While shopping, there will be homemade treats and coffee provided by the Pennock Hospital Auxiliary and guilds. The Dietary Department of Pennock Hospital will feature special menus through­ out the show to enhance each day’s shopping experience, the spokesperson said. "The community benefits greatly from this show as all the proceeds go to the Pennock Foundation. The foundation provides the nec­ essary assistance to the Pennock Health Services." All interested persons are being invited to attend "this special show and share in the joy of the season by supporting our community's health services and gaining a start on your Christmas list." the spokesperson said. In-law competition Dear Annie: I have been dating "Joe" for two years. We both are in our mid-60s and lost our spouses many years ago. We have a great deal of fun together, but I have a problem with Joe's daughter-in-law. "Loma." On our first date. Joe told me he "fell in love with Loma the first time he saw her." I assumed he meant she was a wor.derful person, but now I'm not so sure. She calls him “Dad." which is fine, but she is ail over him - even when I'm around. She whispers in his ear. sits on his lap and rubs his shoulders. I feel as if I'm competing with her. Loma and iter husband live just down the road from Joe. and he goes to their home every night to help with the chores, since his son travels frequently. I always wonder deep down what really goes on in that house. I have never seen a daughter-in-law act the way she does. I want to tell this to Joe. but I'm afraid I'll lose him if I say anything negative about Loma. He thinks she walks on water. What am I to do? — Confused in Iowa Dear Confused: This could be harmless flirting, in which case, leave it alone. Joe gets a kick out of it. and Loma uses that. However, you are part of Joe's life and should not feel as if you arc competing with another woman. Tell Joe that you think Loma is terrific, but you wonder if she is jealous, since she seems so possessive when you are around. Bringing it out into the open should help clarify things. Love in politics Dear Annie: 1 read the letter from "Unsure in New York." whose boyfriend's political views were the polar opposite of hers. You said it didn't have to be a big deal. I believe that one's political views arc deep-rooted, core values and often are linked to one's religious beliefs. She needs to care­ fully evaluate this relationship. Hase they discussed how their children will be raised? Will he want a gun in their household? Will he agree to termination of a pregnancy in ■a medical necessity? ■ ■ ■ ■ • • • “• 1 If he is directly attacking her beliefs, this is more than just political debate A man who truly loves and respects her wouldn't belittle or degrade her because of her opinions on ANY issue. -- Hoping She Opens Her Eyes Dear Hoping: You've made some good points, but we still don't think politics needs to be the determining factor in a relationship. Read on for more. From Louisville. Ky.: My wife is a coinmitted Republican. I'm a committed Democrat. We've had some heated arguments, but neither one of us is going to change our politics. I love her. she loves me. We agree to disagree. My father-in-law accepts that I am a Democrat -- he thinks I'm otherwise a good guy and warm-hearted. Besides, he knows his daughter’s votes cancel mine. Madison. Wis.: I could never, not in a mil­ lion years, have a relationship with a Republican. I would find it impossible to respect anyone who adheres to the kind of mean-spirited, bigoted, selfish, closed-mind­ ed and hypocritical policies that seem to rep­ resent the Republican Party these days. California: 1 am an Orange County Republican and a former member of the John Birch Society. I am pro-life, anti-union, loved Richard Nixon and am fiscally conservative. My wife is pro-choice, pro-labor, loves Hillary Clinton and spends money like it grows on trees. We just celebrated our 26th anniversary. Our secret? We never discuss politics. The only problem we ever had was when some friends of mine would not let up on the abortion issue. The friends went, the marriage stayed. Torrance. Calif.: My husband and I were Republican/Democrat. We even worked elec­ tions where we lived. One side of our house would have his campaign signs, the other would have mine. The neighbors thought we were crazy, but we had a delightful marriage. On the rebound? Dear Annie: I am 24 years old and divorced. I left my husband. "Chris." three years ago. because I met someone else who promised me the world. Thinking the grass was greener. I left Chris for this man. Things were great for about seven months, and then his drinking started interfering in the relationship. I realized he wasn't exactly right for me. I ended up having a child for him, and now I feel pressured to stay, because be holds it over my head that if I leave him. he will not support this child. I know I cannot do it by myself. I also have two other children. I have realized for a long time that I still love Chris. I've tried to tdl him how sorry I am and that I hope we can work things out in the future, but Chris isn't interested. He already has told me that he still loves me. but he can never forgive me for what I have done. Should I give up on the chance of getting back together with my ex-husband? Should I stay with the guy I’m with now so that be will be a father to his child? Help me decide. -- In Lose but Confused Dear In Love: The law says the father must provide child support, so don't let him threat­ en you. As for returning to your ex-husband, please take a little time and get your head together. You don't want to bounce from one relationship to another, subjecting your chil­ dren to such instability. Instead of expecting some man to take care of you. learn to care for yourself so you can make better, more mature decisions. Some low-cost counseling may help. Try United Way. the YMCA or the Alliance for Children and Families (alliance I .org). Pricey party Dear Annie: My husband and I, along with my sister-in-law and her husband, planned a celebration for my in-laws' 50th anniversary, which included a nice dinner and dessert at my house. Since none of us is well-to-do, this modest party is what we are able to afford. We were excited to tell my in-laws about our. pljwfc.. Hpwswc. IWfr *<05 Munnfid. when they wtowd Mt MKMHk W ** good enough. My in-laws have since arranged a catered affair at a reception hall for their anniversary and told us that we all are expect­ ed to help pay for it. We simply do not have the money for such an expensive party, and neither does my sis­ ter-in-law. We are hurt and frustrated with the whole situation. How should we handle this? - Crushed in New York Dear Crushed: Your in-laws should be told, as .weedy as possible, that you are so happy Aey ere celebrating 50 years together, and you will be thrilled to attend their affair and contribute exactly the amount you were will­ ing to spend oii «he original event. Do NOT back down. Wtct they did was presumptuous and rude. (Make su-e your husbxnd and sis­ ter-in-law do most of the talking.) Gimme a break Dear Annie: This is for "Smoldering in the Office." whose co-workers took frequent cig­ arette breaks. Don't smolder - beat '.hem at their own game. The non-smokers in our office alsc take breaks, but instead of loading up our lungs with nicotine, we take walks around thr building or sit at the non-smokers' table and chat, or we read books or do crosswords. Just because we don't smoke is no reason we should have to carry the workload while the smokers are out doing their thing. -- Non­ Smoker in Jacksonville, Fla. Dear Non-Smoker: We heard from dozens of readers saying similar things (one said to go out with the smokers and take a "lollipop break"). We agree that the amount of break time should be equal. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Man y Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net. or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 �Th. Haatrnga Bam - Thuradey, October Z7.2005 - Paget Financial FOCUS Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. The Little Brick School Holidays are Happier When You Control Spending You might think that it's a bit too early to start thinking about your holiday shopping, but your opinion isn't shared by the nation's retailers, many of whom are already begin­ ning to inundate you with catalogues and advertisements. Of course, you enjoy giving presents to your loved ones, but if you go overboard with your spending, you could find yourself swamped by credit card bills. Can you avoid the “debt trap” and still be generous? Yes - if you make the right moves. Consider the following suggestions: • Set a budget. Let's face it: Budgeting is boring. You probably don't do it during mru of the year, so why should you start at the hoi iday season? Ptcause setting a budget, and sticking to it, can be your best debt-busting friend. So. before you begin shopping, deter­ STOCKS The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. The brick school house still stands on the comer of Woodruff and Hammond Roads In Irving Township. By Joyce Weinbrecht Four Generations and the Littk Brick School First Generation By Alice Craven Grandma Tacy (Southward) Kaiser told us many of her experiences at the Little Brick School, where her formal education began in 1883. The lines were drawn in 1870 for this Irving Township. District 12. The one-half acre of land was purchased from Josephus Hall on Oct. 27, 1876, just two years before Gram was bom. The school was built with a double layer of bricks on the outside, for a 24pupil capacity. The soil around the school is sandy and each generation of parents tried to think up ways to rid the playground of sandburrs. One tied burlap over a barrel and rolled it around and around in the schoolground. It gathered many sandburn, but always many remained. Finally one enthusiastic fellow offered to rid the ground of the pests for one dollar. He was hired. He laid dry straw all over the ground and set it afire. A wiff of wind blew a few turfs to the roof, where it immediately started the wood shingles burning. The poor fellow received his dollar, but he had to resh­ ingle the roof and the sandburrs remained. There was no well on the premises, nor were there any trees for shade. Water had to be obtained from the farm across the road, or perhaps from Granny Helmers about a quarter mile east of the school. Granny is remem­ bered by the oldsters for the old clay pipe she smoked. The big boys in their lale teens and early twenties attended this school on the Northwest comer of Hammond and Woodruff roads in Irving Township, in the winter months only, when outside chores were at a standstill. Discipline was difficult for the women, who were sometimes younger than the students. Gram said these rough, burly fellows would chew tobacco and spit the juice at the wall, where it would run down and make a brown stream along the floor. Sometimes they would throw the cud on the ceiling, where it would stick, or fall on some unsuspecting student's bead. The boys (Hammonds. Craigs and Calkinses) generally went outside at recess, but the girls fourd their entertainment and exercise inside. In their high button shoes they would compete to sec who could kick the highest. One girl - a very shy, timid girl managed to raise her floor-sweeping skirt above her shins and kick to the top of the entrance door, just as the fellows opened it to come back in. Gram never forgot it. Probably that girl didn't either. Teachers’ salaries in Gram's day ranged from $16 to $24 a month. Some of the teach­ ers back then were: Vona Calkins, Elsie LaPrad, William R. Vester. Nancy Edger. Rena Trego, Ray Hanyon. Kittie Ingram. Laura McIntyre, Dora Archart. Frank Ingham and Edith Kohler. Second Generation When Gram was 22 years old. she married Zellon Kaiser. They bought land one quarter mile east of the Little Brick School and built their first house. Soon the second generation - consisting of three Kaiser girls plus Craigs. Calkinses, and Hammonds - were joined by the Potters, Strausboughs, Cooks, Claggetts, Stedges, Haywoods. Shaws, Woodruffs. AT&T SBC Communications Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca-Cola DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Exxon-MoM Family Dolar Rm financial Bancorp Ford Motor Co. General Motors IBM JCPenney Johnson 4 Johnson Kellogg's Company McDonald's Pfizer he Semco Energy Sears Holding Spartan Motors TCF financial Wai Mart 19.00 23.69 41.75 1420 42 46 49.71 43.89 5720 21.66 18.23 8.63 29.28 8336 49.91 63.58 4639 33 00 21.20 608 121.84 1030 28.61 4539 ♦135 ♦1.59 -.45 -.06 ♦.71 ■22 ♦132 ♦.90 ♦ 49 +.72 ♦.16 +.16 -.12 -24 mine how much you can realistically afford to spend. Once you've established some self­ imposed limits, you'll be surprised at how cre­ ative you can be in finding nice gifts at rea­ sonable prices. • Make a list - and check it twice. You may not have the luxury of basing your gift deci­ sions upon who has been naughty or nice this past year, but you do have some control over who makes your final '*st. If you're trying to save money, you needn't feel obligated to go beyond your immediate family and friends. While you might really like to give gifts to everyone in your life, it just may not be prac­ tical. * You'd better shop around. There's never been a better time tc be a “comparison shop­ per." With added competition from discount stores, many merchants are making concerted efforts to keep their prices down. And you have the vast expanses of the Internet to help compare prices on similar items. Here's a hint, though: To be a really smart shopper, you'll want to start early. ♦ Hit the sales. As you know, many retail­ ers have big “after-holiday* sales to boost business during January, typically a slow month. Why not take advantage of these markdowns to buy presents for next year? By “stockpiling" gifts, you may be able to signif­ icantly reduce your holiday budget for 2006. Save throughout the year Once the holiday shopping season is over, you may want to start saving for next year's gifts. By putting away even a modest amount of money each month, you'll have several hundred dollars built up when the holidays roll around again. If you're like most people, however, you might find it hard to spare even $50 a month or so for a holiday gift fund. After ail, you have plenty of other bills and expenses in your life to deal with. And that's why you should “pay yourself first’ by having the funds taken automatically from your checking or savings account and placed in investment account*. You may only earn a modest interest rale, but you’ll be removing these dollars from your normal channels of spending. "De-stress" yourself By following these basic suggestions, you can take a lot of the stress out of the holiday season - and that may be the nicest gift you can give to yourself. * A systematic investment plan does not assure a profit and does not protect against loss in declining markets. Such a plan involves ccrtinuous investment in securities regardless of fluctuating price levels of such securities; the investor should consider the financial ability to continue the purchases through periods of low price levels. This entire site Copyright © 2005 Edward Jones Bring your special event photos to us +.61 +.34 for quality, professional processing. Smarts. Skinners. Dryers and others. The +.53 Dryers lived on Smart Road, a considerable -2.93 distance from the school. The attend they -.07 walked two miles, across the creek, through +3.05 an apple orchard and very hilly woodland. -.17 There were two outside toilets, one for the +.62 boys and one for the girls; likewise, just ♦26 inside the entrance door were cloakrooms, Gold 472.40 +7.15 one for boys and one for girls Water was Sixer 7.78 ■+.1S brought in from the longhandlcd pump on the Dow Jones Average 1037787 -7.13 east side of the school. There was one dipper 1.7B ♦ IB Volume on NYSE in the bucket used for all the drinking. A wash basin on a low stand served as a clean-up stalion. There was a tall pendulum clock always moving on the wall. The boys didn’t chew tobac­ co in this generation (at least not in the schoolroom) but Dale Cook recalls the ceiling was often plastered with wet paperwads that the children had chewed and slung up there. TI»e round oak stove in front of the entrance door had a nice Families that could go anywhere, count on Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask JoAnn Clem. Indian replica on it. until one of the big boys kicked it off and broke it “I was in to see Dr. Flohr for a routine exam when he found that I had cataracts. I was uncomfortable with Sawdust and kerosene were the thought of having surgery done on my eyes, but he was very patient, knowledgeable and encouraging with mixed together and sprinkled on the floor just before sweep­ me. I had the surgery and WOW, what a difference in my vision. Things looked so bright and colorful 1 was ing to help settle the dust. so glad I had it done. I was very impressed with the surgical team and the way they worked together, and with Some of the teachers in this generation (1900-1924) were: the bouquet of flowers that Dr. Flohr’s office sent to me right after surgery.” Bertha Matthews. Mabel Yeckley (Roush), Mary Find out how Pennock Health Services can be your family's Robinson, Emily Edger. Maude Woolston (Smith-Cole), partner for personal, professional, progressive care. To learn more Bertha Ferris (Leonard), or to find a Pennock affiliated physician, call us at (269) 945-1749. Hildred Roush. Birdie Dryer, Mary Andrus, Florence Cook. Hazel McCain (Douglas), Laura E. Peck, Laura McIntyre, Ethel Harshberger and Mary Waters. After the Kaiser girls gradu­ ated from the eighth grade, they went on to high school and two of them. Hazel Hurless) and Irene (Craven), settled down within sight of the Little Brick School and the next generation put down their educational roots on familiar territory. Third Generation In 1926, Phyllis Edger (later Mrs. Floyd Craig) followed Bernice Texter as Little Bricks teacher. Phyllis, just fresh from Pennock Partner, county normal, was a very Michael J. Flohr, M.D. enthusiastic teacher and loved JoAnn Clem, Hastings her job. She started in Board Certified September with six students in Ophthalmologist three grades, but before the school year ended, she had 15 students in eight grades. She received $85 a month for her services, which included keeping a fire in the round pot­ bellied stove, trying to keep the HEALTH ^^SERVICES stovepipe together (which ran nearly the full length of the school and spewed out hot . . otofession11’ Pr°grestfV1 sparks as it came apart), thaw­ Ormers io P"‘0° ing out the pump in water, car­ rying in the wood or coal, car- J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS At Pennock, Personal Care is more than a Promise. It’s Our Pledge... Pennock See TIME, page 14 1009 W. Green Street. Hastings • WWW.PENNOCKHEALTH.COM 09546169 �age 10 - Thursday. October 2’. 2005 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEST. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interett. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has txen made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Gerald Wouda. unmarried, original mortgagor(s). to Wilmington Finance, a Division of AIG Federal Savings Bank. Mortgagee, dated April 8. 2004. and recorded on April 19. 2004 in instrument 1125990. in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Bank of New York as Tru-iee for the CertificafeHolders of CWABS 2004­ 06 as assignee by an assignment, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Two And 49/100 Dollars ($98.472 49). including interest at 5.99% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 00 PM. on December 1,2005. Said premises are situated m Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lot 14 of Parker s Sandy Beach Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 4 of Plats. Page 56. and that part of the West 25 00 feet of the South 1371.15 feet of East Parker Drive, as vacated in Barry County Circuit Court Ate No. 85-118 CH. as lies immediatly adjacent to. and as an Easterly extentran of. the North 1/2 of said Lot 14. as platted in the .ecorded plat of Parker's Sandy Beach Plat. Section 30, Town 3 North. Range 10 West The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with UCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 27.2005 For more information, please can FC X 248 593 1302 Trod & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Bank of New York as Trustee tor the CerttficateHolders of CWABS 2004-06 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #071112F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER A ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Amy D Witzel. a single woman to United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service or suecessc* agency. United States Department of Agriculture. Mortgagee, dated April 26. 2001. and recorded on June 19. 2001. by Instrument Number 1061740, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Fcur Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Four and 82/100 Dollars ($74,944 82) includ­ ing interest at the rate of 6.875% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Michigan at 1 DO PM on December 1. 2005. Said premises are situated in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 17 OF THE ANDREWS ADDITION TO THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 2 OF PLATS ON PAGE 5. 701 North Wilson Street The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL600.3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 20. 2005 Randan S. Miller 8 Associates. PC. Attorneys tor Mortgagee 43252 Woodward Ave, Suite 202 Btoomfteto Hitts. Ml 48302 (248) 335-9200 Our File No. 104.00041 Pub 10/20 - 11/17 STATE OF MICHIGAN TRIAL COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY; CIRCUIT DIVISION In Re Petition to establish a Special fetewftttimalliriUFVW *■-* - 11 ma - Crooked Lake. Prairieville and Barry Townships. Barry County Assessment District Hon. James H. Fisher RE NOTICE OF HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a HEARING will be held in the Barry County Trial Court. Circuit Division, on the PETITION of Thomas C. Doyle. Barry County Drain Commissioner, to confirm an Upper Crooked Lake Assessment District Boundary: situated in Prairieville and Barry Townships. Barry County, pursuant to Part 307 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act. being 1994 PA 451. for­ merly the Inland Lake Level Act. The Hearing will be held before the Honorable James H. Fisher. Circuit Judge, at following place and time. Hoticu Of Mortgage Forocktauro Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOB THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUH OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: Thto Mta may b« rescinded by the forecloeing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Marino M. Vivaldi and Luanda R Vivaldi, husband and wife, original mortgagor s), to JPMorgan Chase Bank. N.A, Mortgagee, dated January 21. 2005. and recorded on February 2. 2005 in instrument 1140942. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at lite date hereof the sum of Thirty-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Two And 43/100 Dollars ($38,622.43). including interest at 8.4% per annum Under the power of sale contained tn sazf mortgago and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 °M, on November 17. 2005 Said premises are situated tn Towrwup of Thornapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Unit No 2 of Thomaopte Hills Site Condominium according to the Master Deed Recorded in Liber 560. pages 416 thru 473. inclu­ sive Barry County records and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 5. Together with rights in General Common elements and limited common elements as set forth in the above Master deed and as described in Act 59 of the public Acts of 1978 as Amended The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned b accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period Shan be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: October 20. 2005 For more information, please call: FC G 248 593.1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For JPMorgan Chase Bank. NA 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #066960F01 okmm SYNOPSIS Barry Township Regular Meeting October 4,2005 Regular meeting called to Order at 7DO p.m. Roll Call. 4 members and 12 guests present. Pledge of Allegiance. Approved minutes and Treasurers report tor Sep</05 Accepted Department reports. Accepted Tax Settlements Approved a 1 yr. maintenance agreement tor the generator 9 Hickory Fire Station Accepted the bid from Wyoming tor paving the E. Hickory CemrHwry drive. Resoiutxx #1-05^77 salting hearing dates tor Brooktodge ,:W. was adx»3 Approved October bills Meeting adjourned al 821 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Debra Dewey-Perry. Clerk Attested to by: Richard Barnum. Supervisor omi» FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOri THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Defauh has Deen made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Patricia M. Shoemaker and Mchete M Shoemaker to Chase Manhattan Bank USA. N.A. Mortgagee, dated 13. 2000. and recorded on July 17. 2000. m Document No 1046891. Barry County Records. Michigan, and re-recorded m Document No. 1047569, and assigned by mesne assignments to 21st Mortgage Corporation by an assignment recorded in Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there ts domed to be due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred thirteen thou­ sand five hundred seventy five and 69/100 Dottars ($113,575.93), including interest at 9.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Michigan, at 1 DO o’clock p.m. on Thuisday. November 17. 2005. Said premises are situated m the Township of Orangeville. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lol 63. Chateau Park No. 2. Section 5. Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Orangeville Township. Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof and aft attachments thereon including a 2000 Skyline 44x28 Manufactured Housing Unit bearing serial identrficatton number 62310117NAB P.P.#08-011-060-063-00. The redemption period shaft be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.341a, in which case the redemptton period shaft be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 5, 2005 21st Mortgage Corporation Assignee of Mortgage Richard A. Green Attorneys, 30150 N Telegraph Rd, Ste. 444 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 (248) 540-7665 STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT JUDICIAL CfRCUIT ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION/POSTING AND NOTICE OF ACTION CASE NO. 05-348-DM Sylvia Reyes. Plaintiff v Bogar Figueroa, Defendant TO: EOGAR FIGUEROA IT IS ORDERED: 1. Your are being sued by piatoti’l in this court tor Divorce. You must fife your answer or take other action permitted by law in this court at the court address above on or before November 18. 2005 If you fail to do so. a default judgment may be r^.iered against you tor the refeef demanded in the cjmpiaint fifed m this case ' 2. A copy of this order shaft be pub'w'wd once each week in Hastings Banner, throe consecutive weeks, and proof of publication shall bo fitod In this court. 4. A copy of this order shall be sent to Boger Figueroa at the last known address by registered mail, return receipt .-equested. before the da.’e of the last pubkeatton. and an affidavit of mailing sMN be Med with this court. Date: 8-29-05 Judge W.M. Doherty owww November 8, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. BARKY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURTROOM 220 WEST STATE STREET HASTINGS, Ml 49058 The Petition requests the Court confirm an Upoer Crooked Lake Special Assessment District Boundary based on the following factors: (a) Testimony and evidence offered by all interested persons: and (b) Other pertinent (sets and circumstances. Dated: October 17.2005 Larry Lewis (P61033) Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Barry County Prosecutor’s Office 206 W. Court SL Hastings. Ml 49058 CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 401 Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be reeci nded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, ehatt be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered st sale, plus interact MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas F. Krul III and Lynne E Krul. husband and wife, origi­ nal mortgagor!s). to Mamstreet Savings Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated December 12.2001. and record­ ed on December 19. 2001 in instrument 1071742, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc, as nominee tor lender and lender's successors and/or assigns as assignee by an assignment, m Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Seventy-Five And 36/100 Dollars ($109,075.36). including interest at 7.125% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1D0 PM, on December 1. 2005 Said premises we situated n Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 27 and 28, Plat of Loehr's Landing, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 3 of Plats on Page 81 The redemption period shall bo 8 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a. in which case the redemption period ehatt be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: October 27.2005 For more information, please cal: FC R 248.583.1305 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc, as nominee tor tender and lender's successors and/or assigns 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #O7O54OFO1 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTOEMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a mortgage given by Jerry L. and Patnaa J. Mtokifl. hueband and wife, to Portage Commerce Bank doted January 13. 2004, and recorded January 21. 2006, in Barry County records al 1121059, is being torectoeed on by Portage Commerce Bank tor non-payment of principal and interest. The property subject to this foreclosure is described as: Township of Prairieville. County of Barry. Michigan. Lot 91. including the land lying between the aide lot lines extended to Crooked Lake of the Plat of Hughes Park No 2. as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats. Page 99. Barry County Records, AND Lol 92, including the land lying between the aide lot Inaa extended to Crooked Lake, of the Ptet of Hughes Park No. 2. as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats. Page 99. Barry County Records. AND Lot 93. Hughes Park No. 2. as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats, Pago 98. Barry County Records. Commonly known as 7688 Hughes Drive, Delton. Michigan. PP#08-12-240-049-25 There is currently due and owning on the mort­ gage $52,284 48 exclusive of taxes, coats and atlon'ey fees, beanng interest at the rate of 8.5%. If c«i or Letore six (6) months from the dale of the receding of the Sheriff's Deed, the mortgagor doea not roCnem. the mortgagor wift loaa al ownership rights to property. The forectoxjre sate of the property wb take place on Thursday (Xrember 1,2005 at 1fl0 p.m. at the Barry County Coutviuum. 220 W. State. Hastings, Michigan. Dated October 27.2005 WifcamE Rheaume Attorney at Law 222 North Washmgton Sq, Ste. 210 Lansing. Ml 48933 ’ (517)371-5579 mm.o. The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings. Michigan, does hereby certify that Ordinance No. 401: "AN ORDINANCE to add Article IV. to Chapter 34, of the Hastings Code of 1970, a< amended, allowing for the recovery of costs incurred for certain public safety emergency responses." was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings, at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 24th day of October 2005. HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Notice of Public Hearing Proposed 2006 Budget PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on November 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Township Hall at 885 River Road, Hastings, the Board of Trustees will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed 2006 Township budget. The Board may not adopt its proposed 2006 budget until after the public hearing. The property tax rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be discussed at this hearing. A copy of the proposed budget, including the proposed property tax mill­ age rate, will be available for inspection after November 1 by appointment with the Clerk. Bonnie L. Cruttenden. Clerk 269-948-9690 office 269-945-3291 home Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the township clerk at least seven (7) days in advance of the hear­ ing. This notice posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA41.72a(2K3) and with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Monday through Friday. 8:00 AM unlil 5.-00 PM. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk PUBLIC SALE NOTICE The minutes ol the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held October 25. 2005. are available in the County Clerks Office at 220 W. State St. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.banyoounty.org. NOTICE is hereby given that by virtue of an Order To Seize Property issued by Judge Gary Holman, of the 56th District Court in the County of Barry, State of Michigan, Against the Defendant. American Well Drilling Company, and in favor of the Plaintiff's, Farm Bureau General Insurance Company of Michigan. Case No. 05-0659-GC. I haw seized and taken possession of the following described goods and chattel of the aforesaid defendant(s): 1 - Ford F-350 Stake Truck. VTN number. 1FDKF3711HKA52840; 1 - Ford 800 Flatbed with Tank, warranty number. S81FW13O42: 1 • International Transtar 4200 Tanker. VIN number. 42747DYB15205. I shah expose the above itemlsl at Public Sale on Saturday the 29th day of October. 2005 at 10:00 am. and at the following loca­ tion: 1601 S. M-37 Hwy. Hastings. MI 49058 SALE TERMS: Bidders may inspect all items 30 minutes before the time of sale. Full Payment in Cash or Cashiers Check is required upon the Deputy's Acceptance of the highest Nd. The Deputy reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and to hold or adjourn any sale. All sales are subject to all seizure costs, including, but not limited to. Deputy's fees, tevy costs, towing, storage fees, and sate fees. All items are subject to any lien and secured interests. All sates art final and sold “As Is" and No Warranty is expressed or implied. Date: 1Q/1IV2005 William Nesbitt Civil Deputy Sheriff CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 400 The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings. Michigan, does hereby certify that Ordinance No. 400: "AN ORDINANCE granting to CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY, ite successor? and assigns, the right, power and authority to lay, main­ tain and operate gas mains, pipes and services on. along, across and under the highways, streets, alleys, badges, waterways, and other public places, and to do a focal gas business in the CITY OF HAST­ INGS. BARRY’ COUNTY. MICHIGAN, for a period of thirty years.’ was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings, at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 24th day of October 2005. A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall. 201 East State Street Hastings. Monday through Friday. 800 AM until 500 PM. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk"M<MI �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 27. 2005 - Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made tn the conditions ot a mortgage made by Terry H. Vamer, and Roseann M.Varner, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Reoir’ration Systems. Inc mortgagee, dated December 9. 2003 and recorder December 18. 2003 In Instrument Number 1119622, Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum ot One Hi idred Fifty­ Seven Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Three and 81/100 Dollars ($157.333 81) including interest at the rate of 7.65% per annum. Under the power ot sale contained m the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice ts hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, st public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1 DO p.m. on December 1. 2005. The premises are located in the City ot Hastirgs. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast comer of the South 27 Acres of the North 50 Acres of the East 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7. Town 3 North. Range 8 West; thence North 5 2/3 rods; thence West 28 1/3 reds; thence South 5 2/3 rods; thence East 28 1/3 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower In that event, your damages. H any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale. Dried October 27. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc... As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 213.0439 °**HW Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, H any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interact MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made <t the conditions of a mortgage made by Cynthia M Wells and Ronald D Weds. Jr wife and husband, as joint tenants with fulls rights of survivorship, original mortgagof(s). to Aames Home Loan. Mortgagee dated August 2. 2004. and recorded on August 12. 2004 in instrument 1132322. in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to U.S. Bank National Association. as Trustee tor Credit Suisse First Boston. 2004-AA1 as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed tc be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eigh»y-Four Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Six And 85/100 Dollars ($184,176.85), including interest a! 7.505% per annum Under the power of sale contained m sad mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ot the mortgaged premises, or some part ot them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM, on November 17. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Barn,’. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 Line of Sectton 16. Town ’ North. Range 9 West dislant North 89 degrees 52 minutes 00 seconds West 4860.62 reel from the East 1/4 post of sad Section 16; thence South 00 degrees 50 minutes 42 sec­ onds East parallel with the North and South 1 /4 Ime of said Section 16 a distance of 1321.57 feet to the South line ol the North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 16; thence North 89 degrees 53 min­ utes 22 seconds West along said South line 352.13 feet to the West tine of said Section; thence North CO tiagrees 30 minutes 05 seconds West along said East and West line 1321.59 feet to the West 1/4 post of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 00 seconds East along «aid East said West 1/4 line 344.20 feet to the place ol beginning The redemptton period shad be 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated October 20. 2005 For more information, please call: FC D 248 593 1309 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For U.S. Bank National Association. as Trustee for Credit Suisse First Boston, 2004-AA1 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File *069471F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Troy J. Kidder and Dawn R. Kidder, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 9. 2003. and record­ ed on September 16. 2003 m instrument 1113392. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Six And 15/100 Dollars ($144,156.15), including interest at 8.6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of 'he mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1D0 PM. on November 10. 2005 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Part of Lot 34 of Supervisor Glasgow's Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings. according to the recorded Plat thereof described as: commencing at the center of Oliver Street where it connects with Jefferson Street; thence South 99 feet for a place of begxming; thence South 132 feet; thence East 14 rods; thence North 132 feet; thence West 14 rods to the Place of Beginning, being in Section 23. Town 3 North, Range 8 West. Except; commencing at the center of Oliver street where rt connects with Jefferson Street; thence South along the East side of the Jefferson Street right-of-way 219 feet to the Place of Beginning, thence South 12 feet; thence East 231 feet; thence North 12 feet; thence West 231 feet to the Place of Beginning Being part of Lot 34 Glasgow's Addition to the City of Hastings. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shafl be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: October 13,2005 For more information, please call: FC D 248 593 1309 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #068626F01 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of HiLDRED R CHASE. Trust dated October 1. 1997 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. HIL­ DRED R CHASE, who lived at 6487 Coats Grove Road. Hastings. Michigan died September 7. 2005 leaving a certain trust under the name of HILDRED R CHASE TRUST, and dated October 1. 1997. wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Gordon L Chase was named as the trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedents death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless pre­ sented to Gordon L. Chase the named trustee at 1475 N. Chartton Park Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. October 18.2005 Robert L. Byington P-27621 222 W. Apple Street. P.O. Box 248 Hastings. Michigan 49058 Gordon L. Chase 1475 N. Charlton Park Road Hastings. Michigan 49058 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damegee, If any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jermaine E. Sullivan-MtHer. a single woman, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Plus of America Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 28. 2002. and recorded on July 1. 2005 in instrument 1063128. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Nine And 23/100 Dollars ($84,20923). mdudng intares; at 7.25% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged presses, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1O0 PM. on December 1.2005. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The West 56 feet of Lot 3 and the East 1/2 of tot 4. Block 8. Butler addition, accordingto the recorded plat thereof in liber 1 of plats, on page 66 The redemption penod shal be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated October 27. 2005 For more information, ptease call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee tor lender and tender's successors and/or assigns 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5622 File #070964F01 o—mt THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jerry McDonald and Nancy McDonald, husband Number 1141325. Barry Count, Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Six Hundred SortySix and 52/100 Dollars ($120,666.52) including statutes of tfie State ofWcNgan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 pjn. on November 3, 2005 The premises are located in the Village of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot(s) 1194, Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 1. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless tne property ts determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol toe sate TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, if any. are limited soleiy to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate Dated: October 6,2105 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. — . As — Mortgagee?O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 207.3650 ASAP725847 1076. 10/13. 10/20. 10/27 omni To the qualified Electon of BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN ELECTION FOR BELLEVUE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN ON TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 8, 2005. The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 pjn. Voting Precincts - Barry County, Michigan ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP 8094 lisker Rd., Bellevue Assyria Township Hall Electors who wish to receive an Absentee Voter ballot for the Election by mail may submit an AV application by 2:00 p.m., November 5. 2005. Electors qualified to obtain an Absentee Voter ballot for the Election may vote in person in the Township/City Clerks office up to 4:00 p.nt, November 7, 2005. DEBORAH S. MASSIMLNO Assyria Township Clerk 7475 Cox Rd.. Bellevue Ml 49021 Phone (269) 758-4006 For the following: Bellevue Community Schools Operating Millage Renewal Proposal Exempting Principal Residence and Qualified Agricultural Property 1, Susan VandeCar, Treasurer of Barry County, Michigan, hereby certify that as of September 21.2005, the record of this office indicate the the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of government affect­ ing the taxable property located in Bellevue Community Schools, Eaton. Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan is as follows: Charlton Park Commission on Aging 911 Thomapple Manor Transit None Road Fire/Amb Library None By Barry County By Assyria Township: By Maple Grove Township: By the School District .25 nulls 50 mills LOO mills JI mills 25 mills 2005-2006 2005-2014 2005-2009 2005-2025 2005-2014 1.00 mills 1.00 mills SO mills 2005-2007 2005-2007 2005-2007 Date: September 21. 2005 Susan VandeCar Barry County Treasurer 0)536935 TOWNSHIP OF BARKY COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL Brooklodge Road laapreveaaeat Special Aeoesmacat District Na. 1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the To.mst.ip of Barry. Barry County, Michigan, having resolved its intention to proceed on petitions filed with the Towner to make certain public improvements consisting of asphah paving and related improvements to that portion of Brooklodge Road, between Hickory Road and Sheffield Road, which is a public road rithin the Towi'ship (the “Improvements"), has made its final determination of a special assessment district which consist' of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefttted by the Improvements -nd against which all or a portion of the cost of the Improvements shall be specially assessed: Brooldodge Koad lap STANDING TIMBER SALE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received at the Barry County Road Commission for standing timber on four parcels owned by the Commission. For detailed information on the site locations and specifications, contact the Barry County Road Commission. 1725 West M-43 Hwy.. P.O. Box 158. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-3449. Spacial AueMRBeat District No. 1 08-03-027-008-00 08-03-027-012-00 08-03-028-096-00 08-03-028-096-70 08-03-038-096-85 08-03-038-096-90 08-03-034-001-11 08-03-034-002-20 08-03-034-002-40 08-03-034-002-50 08-03-034-003-01 08-03-034-003-02 08-03-034-007-00 08-03-150-001-00 08-03-150-004-00 08-03-150-007-00 08-03-027-009-01 08-03-027-012-10 08-03-028-096-20 08-03-028-096-75 08-03-034-001-12 08-03-034-002-30 08-03-034-003- 0C 08-03-034-003-30 08-03-150-002-00 08-03-150-005-00 0843-150-008-00 08413-027-009-02 08-03-027-012-20 08-03-028-096-80 08-03-034-OOL10 08^34344X0 10 08-03-150-003-00 08-03-150-006-00 08-03-150-009-00 MAP OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTOCT Bids must be received by 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday. November 29. 2005. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved. mmw PUBLIC SALE Property issued by Judge Gary Holman, of the 56th District Court in the County of Barry. State of .Michigan. Against the Defendant. Clancy Couts. and in favor of the Plaintiff*$ Helen Walsh. Case No. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE 04-0124-GC. Notice is hereby given that an ACCURACY TEST will be conducted on November 2, 2005 at 8:00 a.m. in the office of the Hastings City Clerk, 201 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan, for the purpose of testing the tabulat­ ing equipment and programs which will be used to tabulate the voted ballots for the November 8, 2005 City General Election. other misc. items. I have seized and taken possession of the following described goods and chattel of the aforesaid defendant(s): 1 - Winnebago TYavel lYailer. 1 - ExMark 36“ Commercial Mower. 1 - Yamaha 3­ Wheeler. 1 - Allis Chalmers Rototiller. 1 1/2 Ton Electric Hoist and I shall expose the above item(s) at Public Sale on Saturday the 29th day of October. 2005 at 10:00 am. and at the following loca­ tion: 1601 S. M-37 Hwy. Hastings. Ml 49058 SALE TERMS: Bidders may inspect all items 30 minutes before the time of sale. Full Payment in Cash or Cashiers Check is required upon the Deputy's Acceptance of the highest bid. The Deputy reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and to hold or adjourn any sale. All sales are subject to ali seizure costs. Including, but not limited to. Deputy's fees, levy costs, towing, storage fees, and sale fees. All items are subject to any lien and secured interests. All sales art final and sold “As Is" and No Warranty is expressed or implied. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Barry has made and certified a special assessment roll for the special assessment district, which roll sets forth the relative portion of the cost of said Improvements which is to be levied in the form of a special assessment against each benefitted lot and parcel ol land in the special assessment district. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BARRY WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AT A SPECIAL MEETING ON NOVEMBER 2. 2005, AT 7.-00 O'CLOCK PM.. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL, 155 E. ORCHARD STREET. WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP. TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT POLL A»ID TO HEAR .AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hail for public examination. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SI-EJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY’ IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING An appearance may be made by an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, in person or. in the ahemative. an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter prior to the hearing, in which case a per­ sonal appearance at the hearing is not required. This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Barry. Dated: October 11. 2005. Debra Dewey-Perry. Clerk Township of Barry Date: KV1&2005 Thomas Emery City Clerk SUSAN K. BUTLER Maple Grove Township Clerk 9752 Evart Rd.. Nashville MI 49073 Phone (517) 852-1859 lx>ts and Parcels Numbered: NOTICE is hereby given that by virtue of an Order To Seize Tbo City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, (telephone number 269­ 945-2468 or TDD call relay services 1 -800-649­ 3777) — NOTICE — William Nesbitt Civil Deputy Sheriff 09546027 wsuni �Page 12 - Thursday. October 27. 2005 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ORDER FOR ALTERNATE SERVICE CASE NO. 05-497 DO 220 West State Street Hatting*, Ml 49058 (289) 945-1285 Daphne Kristine Kalin. Plaintiff 4838 West Hickory Road Hickory Corners. Ml 49060 Joseph Thomas Kahn, Jr.. Defendant 4838 West Hickory Road Hickory Comers, Ml 49060 , William G Maybee (P24820) Attorney for Plaintiff PELLETIER & MAYBEE. P.C. 2134 Gun Road Kalamazoo. Ml 49048 (269) 345-6185 THE COURT FINDS 1. Service of process upon defendant Joseph Thomas Kalm, Jr. cannot reasonably be made as provided in MCR 2.105. and service of process may be made m a manner which is reasonably calculat­ ed to give defendant actual notice of the proceed­ ings and an opportunity to be heard. IT IS ORDERED: 2. d. Other; Service pursuant to MCR 2.106/notice by posting or publication. 3 For each method used, proof of service must he filed promptly with the court. L-U. 10/11/05 Judge James H Fisher (P26437) STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY 220 West State Street. Heatings Ml 49058 Court Telephone Number (269) 945-1285 HON. JAMES FISHER RLE: 05-497 DO NOTICE BY PUBLICATION DAPHANE KRISTINE KALIN. Plaintiff vs. JOSEPH THOMAS KALIN. JR. Defendant . WILLIAM G MAYBEE (P24820) 4”omey for Plaintiff Pelletier & Maybee. P.C. 2134 GuH Road Kalamazoo. Ml 49048 (269) 345-6185 JOSEPH THOMAS KALIN. JR Cef:.«ant 4838 West Hickory Road Hickory Comers. Ml 49060 TO: Joseph Thomas Kalin. Jr. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE a Complaint for Divorce has boon filed with this Court by the Plaintiff, Daphne Knstine Kalin. You are hereby notified thal an Answer to this Complaint can be filed with this Court on or before December 5. 2005. Failure to answer the Complaint will result m a default being entered, and a Judgment of Divorce presented to this Court by the Plaintiff for entry. Please act accordingly. Dated: October 17. 2005 WMumG Maybee Attorney for Daphne Knstine Kalm Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered ot sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Ross Lee Meehan and Anne Meehan, husband and wife and Roger D Buxton and Edith M. Buxton, husband and wife, original mortgagor^). to First Federal, fsb. Mortgagee, dated February 14.2002, and recorded on February 19, 2002 in instrument 1075130. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Seventy-Two Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Three And 15/100 Dollars ($372,583.15). including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings al 1:00 PM, on November 10. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township ol Cartton. Barry County, Michigan, and nre descnbed as: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 11. Town 4 North. Range 8 West, described as: Commencing at the Southeast comer of said Section 11. tnence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 55 seconds West 1619.39 feet, along the South line of said Section, to the point of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 34 minutes 45 seconds West 2835 14 feet; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 43 sec­ onds West 337.00 feet; along the North line of the Southeast 1/4 of said 11; thence South 00 degrees 34 minutes 45 seconds East 1980 17 feet; thence South 89 degrees 47 minutes 30 seconds East 22 00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 34 minutes 45 seconds East 655.99 feet; thence South 88 degrees 59 minutes 55 seconds East 315.00 feet, along said Sou.* line to the point of beginning. The redc<npt»-_n period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale Dated October 13. 2005 For more information, please call FC X 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee lor lender and tender's successors and/or assigns 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025- 5822 File #069433F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTNPURCMASERS Thia Mie may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be Bmtted solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at Mie, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Kevin R Skinner, a single man and Lisa A. Groendyk, a sin­ gle woman, original mortgagor's), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for lender and lender s successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated June 6. 2003, and recorded on June 17. 2003 in instrument 1106614. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Five And 76/100 Dollars ($122,535.76). including interest at 6.25% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in suvh case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given *at said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 00 PM, on November 17, 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Spnngs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lol 8 and the South 1/2 of Lot 6. West Gun Lake Resort Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof m Liber 1 of Plats on Page 70. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale Dated October 20. 2005 For more information, please call: FC W 248.593 1312 Trott & Trott PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #041403F02 FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ USED FOR THIS PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN THE ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION MILITARY. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ THE NUMBER LISTED BELOW. MORTGAGE POSE. PLEASE CONTACT DUR OFFICE AT SALE Default has been made tn the conditions of a THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE certain mortgage made by: Wayne L. Hoffman and MILITARY DUTY. Michelle Hoffman, Husband and Wife to Mortgage ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., organized rescinded by the foredo*h>g mortgagee. In and existing under the laws of Delaware that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ Mortgagee, dated July 22. 2004 and recorded ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ August 5. 2004 in Document Number 1131935 dered el ula olu* Interest. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ MORTGAGE SALE - Default ha* been made m gage there is claimed to be due .at tne date hereof the conditions of a mortgage made by William J. the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand .. Buckner ard Suzanne "M. Buckner, husband and Eight Hundred Seventy-Five Dollars and Eightywife, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Four Cents ($132,875.84) including interest 8 4% Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for lender per annum. Under the power of sale contained m and lender's successors and/or assigns. said mortgage and the statue in such case made Mortgagee, dated May 21. 2002. and recorded on and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ Juno 4. 2002 in instrument 1081652, in Barry coun­ gage will be foreckreert by a sale of the mortgaged ty records, Michigan, on which mortgage there ts premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand Six Hundred 1:00PM, on Thursday, November 17, 2005. Said Forty-Nine And 64/100 Dollars ($177.649 64). premises are situated in Township of Assyna. Barry including interest at 7.125% per annum. County. Michigan, and are descnbed as: Parcel 1: Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ Commencing at the Northeast Comer of South 1/2 gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ of the Southeast 114 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will 30. Town 1 North, Range 7 West; thence West be foreclosed by a sate ol the mortgaged premise*, along the North line of the South 1/2 of the or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on 30. a distance of 508 Feet; thence South parallel November 17. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of with the North and South 1/4 line of said Section, a Thornapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are distance of 400 feet; thence East parallel with said descnbed as: Lot 7 of Near Lane Estates Plat No. North line of the South 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of 1. according to rhe recorded plat thereof, as record­ the Northwest 1/4. a distance of 359 5 Feet to the ed in Liber 6 of Plats, on Page 7 Centerline of the North Avenue and the True Place The redemption period shall be 6 months from of Beginning, thence West ParaMel with said North the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ line of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in Northwest 1/4 to the Centertine of said North which case the redemption period shall be 30 days Avenue, thence Northeasterly along said centertine from the date of such sale. to the True Place of Beginning. Parcel 2: Dated: October 20. 2005 Commencing at the Northeast comer of the South For more information, please call: 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of FC X 248 593 1302 Section 30. Town 1 North, Range 7 West; thence Trott & Trott. P.C. West along the North line of the South 1/2 of the Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section System*. Inc., as nominee for lender and lender’s 30. a Distance of 508 feet; thence South parallel successors and/or assigns with the North and South 1/4 fine of said section, a 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 distance of 400 feet; thence East. Parallel with the Bingham Ferms. Michigan 48025-5822 said North line of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 Fite #070598F01 of the Northwest 1/4, a distance of 359.5 feet to the Centerline of North Avenue, thence Northeasterly along the Centerline of said North Avenue to the FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt col­ Place of Beginning. Excepting therefrom: lector attempting to collect a debt Any information Commencing at th'' Northeast Comer of the South obtained wilt be used for this purpose If you are in 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below MORTGAGE SALE - Default has Section 30. ’own 1 North, mnge 7 West, thence been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage West 278 feet along the North line of said South 1/2 made by: Shon Harwood and Kathy Harwood. of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4; thence Husband and Wife to WMC Mortgage Corp, a South 253.59 feel thence South 68 degrees 28 California Corporation Mortgagee, dated June 19, minutes 30 seconds East 189.16 feet to a point on 2001 and recorded July 5. 2001 In Instrument the Centerline of North Avenue; thence *1062568. Barry County Records. Michigen. Said Northeasterly along the said Centerline to the Point mortgage was assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank as Trustee, by assignment dated July 6. 2001 and of Beginning. Township of Assyna. Barry County. recorded May 16. 2002 in Instrument # 1080601 on Michigan Commonly known as 14362 North Ave. which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the Bellevue Ml 49021 The redemption penod she! be date hereof the sum of Sixty-Eight Thousand Four 12 months from the date of such sate, unless deter­ Hundred Forty-Three Dollars and No Cents mined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL ($68,443.00) including interest 9 375% per annum 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated notice is hereby given tha. said mortgage will be October 17. 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or Systems. Inc Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestlvo 4 some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry Associates. P.C., 811 South Blvd Suite 100. County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00PM. on Rochester Hills. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Fite Thursday, November 10, 2005. Said premises are No: 05-39501 ASAP728589 10/20. KV27. 11/3 situated In Village of Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as The following 11/10 OMMOM descnbed premises is situated in the Village of Nashville. Barry County. Michigan to Wit. Beginning at a point on tie East-West 1/4 line of Section 36. Town 3 North. Range 7 West, distant West 1763 87 feet from the East 1/4 Post of said Section 36 thence south 300 feet thence West 157 00 feet thence North 300 00 feet, thence East 157 00 feet along Mid East-Wesl 1/4 line to the place of begin­ ning, subject to an easement for public highway purposes over tne Northerly 33 feet thereof Commonly knowr as 832 Sherman St. NashvHte Ml 49073 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date ol such salt, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: OCTOBER 1. 2005 JPMorgan Chase Bank as Trustee. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys Potestivo 4 Associates. PC. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Htfts. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No 05-39027 ASAP725850 1036 10/13. 10/20 10/27 STEENSMfl PLUMBING 795-7495 ownwiee Robert A. Tremain A Associates. P.C. Is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by STEVEN R ADAMS AND CATHY A ADAMS HUSBAND AND WIFE to MORTGAGE ELEC­ TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC., ACT­ ING SOLEY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER. ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. LENDER IS HAMILTON MORTGAGE COMPANY , Mortgagee dated December 23. 2003, and recorded on January 09. 2004 . as Instrument No 1120456. in BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred sixty five thousand seven hundred seventy two and 69/100 Dollars ($165,772.69). including interest at 6.000% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged prem­ ises. or some part of them, at public vendue, at the At Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 PM on December 01, 2005. Said premises are sit­ uated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST 1 /2 OF SECTION 4, TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH­ WEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST. 1325 42 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION. THENCE NORTH 05 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 07 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF IRVING ROAD. 303 70 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID CEN­ TERLINE NORTH 05 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 07 SECONDS WEST. 200 00 FEET. THENCE NORTH 84 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 53 SECONDS EAST. 3GU.00 FEET ; THENCE SOUTH 05 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 07 SECONDS EAST 200 00 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 84 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 53 SECONDS WEST. 300 00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate DATED: November 01. 2005 Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C 401 South Old Woodward Avenue. Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009-6616 ATTORNEY FOR: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRA­ TION SYSTEMS INC . ACTING SOLEY AS NOMI­ NEE FOR LENDER. ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. LENDER IS HAMILTON MORTGAGE COMPANY Mortgagee For More Information Call: (248) 540-7701 ASAP7X176 10/27. 11/3. 11/10. 11/17 bum daily * i Nebco Of Mortgage Foredooure Bate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. AN* INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be reectndod by the forectoetog mortgagee. In that event your damages. If any, ehell be Hmtt ed sotety to the return of the bid emount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default ha* been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Shan Loveless a/k/a Shari L Loveless, a single woman, onginei mortgagor(s), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc. Mortgagee, dated Juno 20. 2001. and recorded on June 27, 2001 in instrument 1062149. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to bo duo at toe date hereof the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Thrss Hundred Twenty-Two And 41/100 Dolors ($104322.41). mdudmg interest st 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage win bo foreclosed by a sale ot the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on Novembers. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Irvtng. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The West 1/4 of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 36. Town 4 North. Rango 9 West, lying North and Easterly of the Highway. Barry County The redemption period shall bo 12 months from th* dale of such sale. Dated: October 6. 2005 For more information, please cal: FC C 248.593 1301 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys For ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite S068632F01 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING FO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOHFY (248) 362-6100 r YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having boon made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Richard Steger and Diana Steger, hus­ band and wife of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to Long Beach Mortgage Company deled the 27th day of April. AD. 2000, and record­ ed in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 2nd day of May. AD. 2000, in Instrument No. 1043802 of Barry Records, which said mortgage was assigned to Aurora Loan Services, LLC, thru mesne assignments, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $109,546.64 (Ono hundred Nine thousand. Five hundred Forty Six dollars and Sixty Four cents) including interest there on at 9.90% (nine point nine zero) percent per rnum. r And no rurt proceedings at law or in forty hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt socurod by said mortgage or any part thereof. New, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale cont need in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of Ate State of Michigan in such case made and provide*, notice is hereby given that on . the 1 at day of Dicomber, AD., 2005, at 130 o’clock said mortgage will foreclosed by a sate at public auction, to the >'*ghest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hascogs, Ml, Barry County. Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said promise u are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate In the Township of Thomapple, to the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: As a place of beginning, a point 360.0 feet East of the Southwest comer of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, a point on the South fine of the said Section; thenede Northerly 539.36 feet parallel with the West line of the said Section, thence Wectfy 165.0 teet parallel with the South line of the said Section; thence Southerly 449.36 teet parallel with the West line of said Section, to a point 90.0 teet Him the South line of said Section; thence Southwesterly about 79.0 feet to a point 140.0 feet from the West line and 33.0 feet from the South line of the said Section; thence Southerly 33.0 feet par­ afief with the West line of the said Section, to the South fine of the said Section: thence Easterly to the place of beginnm Subject to an easement over the South 33.0 feet for public highway purposes Also assessed as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of Section 8. Town 4 North, Range 10 West, thence North 88 degrees 50 min­ utes 30 sections East 140 feet fro Point ot Beginning; thence North 88 degrees 50 minutes X seconds East 220 feet thence North 5X.96 feet thence South 88 degrees 50 minute* X West 165 feet, thence South 449.36 feet, thence Southwesterly approximately 79 feet to the Right of Way me of Garbow Road, thence South 33 feet to the point of beginning. Commonly known as: 11900 Garbow Rd. Tax ID: 06-14-008-016-00 The redemption penod shall be six months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shal be X days from the dale of such sate. Dated: October 20 2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO.. LPA By: Daniel E. Best (P-58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weftman. Wemberg 4 Reis Co . L PA 2155 Butterfield Drive. Suite 200-S Troy. Michigan 48084 WWR#04639755 Pub: 10/20 - 11/17 Notice Of ^.g^raLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ . J?*1 "" INFORMATION FOfl ™*T p°B F2fTACT 0UB OFF,C E AT THE NUMBER BELOW V TOO ARE IN ACTIVE mbjtart duty. MORTGAGE SALE - Detauit has boon made to the condrtwns of a mortgage mad* by Ttoa N Fafcenburg. an unmarried woman, orignal mort­ gagors). to Chase Manhattan Mongage Corp Mortgagee, dated December 16.2003. and rocorded on December 26,2003 to instrument 1119644. in Bony county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there s claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol Ninety-Two Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Six And 27/100 Dollars ($92,796 27). mciudmg interest at 7.875% per annum Under the power of sate contained tn said mort­ gage and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wil be foreclosed by a sate ot the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubbe vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 130 PM. on December 1,2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of the South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, as a point of beginning; thence Wes! 300 feet; thence South X feet; thence East 300 feet; thence North X feet io the Point of Beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such safe. Dated: October 27. 2005 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593 1304 Trott 4 Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Chase Home Finance LLC successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 FSe #070331F01 PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN 1 ASSOCIATES, PC.. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (MS) 539-7400 F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by: CLAUDE RAY WOLFE, unmarried man as his sole, separate property, to Artxx Mortgage. Mortgagee, dated March 4, 2005. and recorded on March 23. 2005, to Document No. 1143053. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mortgagee to Marathon Financial Corporation. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at toe date hereof the sum of FORTY SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEV­ ENTY OtXE ANP SJV1Q0 DOLLARS ($46^7150). including interest at 6500% per annum. Under the power of sate contained tn sate mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings. Michigan at 1.30 o’clock p.m., on, November 10.2005. Said Premises are situated in Township of C’angevllte, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at toe South 1/ 4 post of Section $•1, Town 2 North. Range 10 West, thence North 0 deg.wos 18* 39* West on toe North and South 1/ 4 fine 80C 29 feet to Is Intersectton with toe oentertme of M. Marsh Ro&J, thence North 24 degrees 32* 21" East on toe ccntsifino of Marsh Road 1X feet to the place of beginning this description; thence North X degrees 40 ?T West I9u.t3 feet, thence North 13 degrees 14’ 4b* East 22759 feet to toe West 1/8 poet of too Southed 1/4 of Se-±on X. thence South 89 degrees 55* 4«' East 237 06 feet to too Centerttoo of Marsh Rood, towme Suuto 24 degrees 32’ 21* West on toe centerline c< Marsh Road 404.06 feet to toe piece of beginning. Also: Commencing at toe South 1/ 4 p)st of Section X. Town 2 North, Range 10 West, tnence North 0 degrees 18' ST West on too Nortt and South 1/4 lino 103344 teet to the piece of begin­ ning. thence North 39 degrees 40' 28* West 64.12 feet, thence North 13 degrees 14' 4T East 22T59 foot to the West 1/ 8 post of too Southeast 1/ ot Sectton X. thence South 0 degrees 18* 39* Fast vn too North and Souto 1/ 4 Ine 2X 28 teet to toe piece of beginning.. Tax iD No. 11-030-020-00 The Redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance wfto 1948CL 800.3241a. in which case toe redemption period shaM be X days from the date of such sate. Dated October 7. 2005 Marathon Financial Corporation Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN 4 ASSOCIATES. PC. 231X Providence Drive. Suite 450 Southfield. Michigan 4X75 ------- r DENTAL OFFICE RECEPTIONIST Patient oriented dental practice seeking energetic and enthusiastic team player for full/part-time position. Dental background, clerical and computer skills required. Submit resume and hand-written cover letter to: Ad #158 c/o Hastings Reminder Box 188 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, MI 49058 �The. ‘astmgs Banner - Thursday, October 27.2005 - Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEST COLLECTOR ATTEM PTTNG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the Nd amount tendered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David M Wagner, a single man. original mortgagors). to Argent Mortgage Company. LLC. Mortgagee, dated October 10. 2003. and recorded on October 21, 2003 In instrument 1116081. In Barry county records. Michigan. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee lor Argent Securities. Inc.. Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates. Senes 2003-W7 under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement as of November 1. 2003. without recourse as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-Two And 73/100 Dollars (1118,872.73). including interest at 9.05% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mort­ gage And the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. icttoe is hereby given that said mortgage wffl be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings at 1:00 PM. on November 10. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Spnngs. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest cor­ ner of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of ' Section 10. Town 3 North. Range 10 West, tor a place of beginning, thence East 16 rods; thence North 10 rods; thence West 16 rods; thence South 10 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated October 13, 2005 For more information, please call: FC H 248 593 1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee ’or Argent Securities. Inc.. Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2003-W7 under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement as of November 1, 2003, without recourse 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Dtngham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 F>ie 4068997F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David M Clawson, a single man. to Navigator Mortgage Banking. L.L.C., A Michigan L.L.C. mort­ gagee. dated September 28, 2000 and recorded October 5. 2000 in Instrument Number 1050375. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. by assignment dated October 2.2002 and recorded on November 8. 2002 in Instrument Number 1091304. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety-Six Ttiousand Five Hundred Eighty-Seven and 47/100 Dollars ($96,587.47) including interest at the rate of 8 25% per annum. Under the power of sale con­ tained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice ts hereby given that the mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 pun. on November 3, 2005 The premises are located in the Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lots 24 and 25 of Cappon's County Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats. Page o2. Also. the East 1/2 of part of the East 1/2 of toe Southwest 1/4 of Section 4. Town 2 North. Range 8 West, descnbed as: Beginning at the Northeast comer of Outtot *0* of the Plat of Cappon s Country Acres as recorded in Liber 5 of Plata. Page 52 and running thence North 7 Degrees 20 Minutes 55 Seconds West 622.50 feet, thence North 89 Degrees 32 Minutes 30 Seconds East 704 68 feet to the North and Souto 1/4 bne of said Section, thence South 00 Degrees 27 Minutes 30 Seconds East along said 1/4 line. 618.00 feet to the Northeast comer of Lot 25 of said Plat, thence South 89 Degrees 32 Minutes 30 Seconds West along the North Lines of Lots Numbered 21 through 25 mciusrve of said plat, 630.00 feet to the Place of Beginning. The redemp­ tion period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned In accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sale TO ALL PURCHASERS The foreclosing mortgagee can resand the sale tn the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: October 0, 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronick Registration Systems. Inc . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 310 0307 ASAP725845 10/6. 10/13. 10/20. 10/27 aw* THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. owmn Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. Is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt and any Information obtained will be used for that purpose MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the coodWons of a mortgage made by PAUL A ROY A MARRIED MAN MAh Y T ROY to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS. INC SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER AND LENDERS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS; LENDER IS CTX MORTGAGE COMPA­ NY. LLC . Mortgagee, dated Apnl 12. 2002. and recorded on April 19. 2002 . as Instrument No. 1078587. m BARRY County Records. Michigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred twenty seven thousand seven hundred forty eight and 82/100 Dollars ($127,748.82). including interest at 7.750% per annum, as modified by agreement dated October 13, 2004. Under the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the At Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 1^0 PM on December 01, 2005. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. BARRY County. Michigan and are described at: LOT(S) 31 OF HILLTOP ESTATES. ACCORDING TO THE KAT THEREOF RECORD­ ED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS. PAGE(S) 74 OF KENT COUNTY RECORDS The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. DATED October 25 2005 Robert A Tremain & Associates. PC. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue. Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 ATTORNEY FOR: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRA­ TION SYSTEMS, INC. SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER AND LENDERS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. LENDER IS CTX MORTGAGE COMPANY. LLC Mortgagee For More Information Cal: (248) 540-7701 ASAP728882 10/27. 11/3. 11/10, 11/17 owem MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Denis Chase and Melissa Chase, husband and wife, to Citicorp Trust Bank. FSB. mortgagee, dated August 4. 2003 and recorded September 5. 2003 in Instrument Number 1112635, Barry County Records. There H denned to be-dtm tfo’such mortgage the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand One Hundred Forty-Niru and 25/100 Dollars ($92,149.25) including interest at the rate of 8.50% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings tn Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 p.m. on November 17,2005. The premises are located in the Village of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 48 Rods 7.50 feet South of the Northeast comer of Section 21. Town 4 North. Range 7 West, tor the Place of Beginning; thence West 14 Rods; thence South 4 Rods; thence East 14 Rods; thence North 4 Rods to Place of Beginning Also Commencing 52 Rods. 7 feet and 6 inches South of the Northeast comer ot Section 21, Town 4 North, Range 7 Wes!, for a Place of Beginning, thence West 14 Rods, thence South 2.50 feet, thence Easterly in a straight line to a point 4.50 feet South of the Placo of Beginning, thence North 4.50 feet to the Place of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and fctere is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate. _ Dated: October 20. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Citicorp Trust Bank. FSB , As Mortgagee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 201 2624 otwncn ATTENTION Atb you losing your health insurance or is it costing too much? THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeremy M. Levandoski and Elizabeth A. Levandoski, Husband and Wife, to Chase Home Finance LLC. successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated August 25. 2003 and recorded August 29. 2003 in Instrument Number 1112279. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mon­ gage the sum of Eighty-One Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Four and 83/100 Dollars ($81,194.83) including interest at the rate of 6.50% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mortgage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wifi be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 pjn. on November 3, 2005. The premises are located in ti« Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 18 of Pine Haven Estates, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 5 of Plats, on Page 95 The redemption period shall be 6 months from ti e date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned to accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event 8 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the bor­ rower. In that event, your damages, if any. are lim­ ited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate Dated October 6, 2005 ORLANS ASSO­ CIATES PC Attorneys for Chase Home Finance LLC. successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 310.0234 ASAP725453 10/6. 10/13. 1020. 10/27 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION THAT WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW. ATTENTION POTENTIAL PURCHASERS AT FORECLOSURE SALE: Green Tres Servicing LLC (Mtfe Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.) may rescind this sale at any time prior to the end of tho redemption period. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limited to the return of your bld amount tendered at the sate. plus Interest. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Brian J Stuive. a mar­ ried man, and Linda Stuive. his wife, to Green Tree Servicing LLC(t/k/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.), dated November ?, 2000. and recorded in the Office of the Rraster of Deeds for the County of Bfcrytn the ftatr flfMfchigan on November 15. 2000.in Document No. 1051920, et. seq., on which Mortgage mere h claimed to be due as of the date of this Notice the sum of $77,156.81 together with interest at 10.50 percent pet annum. NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that the power of sate contained to said Mortgage has become operative and that pursuant to that power of safe and MCL 600.3201 et. seq.. on November 17. 20G5 at 1:00 p.m., on the East steps of the cir­ cuit Court Building in Hastings. Michigan, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court and/or for conducting such foreclosure sales for the County of Barry, there will be offered at public sate, the prem­ ises. or some part thereof, described In said Mortgage as foltows, to-wit: PARCEL D: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 32. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS; COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH­ WEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION .T HENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00' 00* EAST 769 0 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 5T EAST 360 0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 57' E4ST 300 0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES OOW EAST 230 80 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 09 DEGREES 57’ WEST 300.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00’ 00’ WEST 230.60 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT AS DESCRIBED IN THE EASEMENT DESCRIPTION. ALSO SUBJECT TO A DRAINAGE EASEMENT OVER THE NORTH 5 FEET THEREOF: EASEMENT DESCRIPTION AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS. EGRESS AND UTILITY PURPOSES OVER A 66 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF LAND THE CENTERLINE OF WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS THAT PART OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF SECTION 32. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENC­ ING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION: THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00’ 00’ EAST 982 00 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THE CENTERLINE OF SAID EASEMENT; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 57’ EAST 403 96 FEET TO THE THERE PLACE OF ENDING OF SAID 66 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT ALSO OVER A 50 FOOT RADIUS CIRCLE THE RADIUS CIRCLE. THE RADIUS POINT OF WHICH IS THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PLACE OF ENDING The redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date ot sate pursuant to the abandonment procedure under MCLA 600 3241. BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. PC. Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp ) By: DONALD A BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth &reet. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated: October 18. 2005 FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has been made in the terms and condi­ tions et a Mortgage made by DOUGLAS J. EZ1NGA and DARCl EZINGA. husband and wile, of 6025 Cherry Valley Road. Middleville. Michigan 49333. to CHOICEONE BANK, a Michigan banking corpora­ tion. of 109 East Division. Sparta. Michigan 49345. Mortgagee. The Mortgage is dated May 4.1999. and is recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State ot Michigan on May 11. 1999. as Instrument number 1029390. The sum claimed to be due and owing on the Mortgage as of the date of mis Notice is EightyOne Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Six Dollars and 88/lOOths ($81,566 88) including principal and Under the power ol sate contained to said Mortgage and the statute n such case made and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, the 10th day of November. 2005. at 1:00 p.m. in the afternoon, local time, said Mortgage win be foreclosed at a sate at public auction to the high­ est bidder at the East door of the Courthouse at 220 W State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (that being the place of holding Circuit Court in said County), of the premises and land described in the Mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay amount due on the Mortgage, together with interest, legal costs, and charges and expenses, including the attorney fee. and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to pro­ tect its interest Said premises are situated in Thomapple Township. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as follows PARCEL A: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 8. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. NORTH 130 FEET. THENCE WEST 335 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 130 FEET. THENCE EAST 335 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING PARCEL B PART OF THE SOUTHEAST OF 1/4, OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4. SECTION 8 TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING 130 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THEREOF. THENCE WEST 335 FEET. THENCE NORTH 130 FEET. THENCE EAST 335 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 130 FEET. TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING PPN : 08014-008-013-00 Commonly known as 6025 Cherry Valley Road. Middleville. Ml 49333 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned tn accordance with 1948 CL 600 3241. tn which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: September 30. 2005 ChoiceOne Bank. Mortgagee Ingrid A. Jensen. Attorney for ChoiceOne Bank Law. Weathers & Richardson. PC. 333 Bndge Street NW Suite 800 Grand Rapids. Muhigan 49504 Notice Ot Mortgage Foreclosure See THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE A ’ THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may ba rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of the bid amount ten­ dered nt sa te. plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made -n the conditions ot a mortgage made by Abraham Tnomas. single man. as his sole and separate prop­ erty. original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee tor tender and tenders successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated September 24.2004. and record­ ed on October 4. 2004 m mtrument 1134991. m Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage thev® fe claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot Seventy-Three Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Sj And 51/100 Dollars ($73.526 51), including interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained tn said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged promises, or some part of thorn, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on December 1.2005 Said premises are situated in Village ol Woodland, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21. Town 4 North. Range 7 West, Visage of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan, described a commencing 36 rods 11 feet West of the Northoast comer post of said Section 21. for the place of beginning, thence South 14 rods, thence West 3 rods 5 1/2 feet, thence North 14 rods, thence East 3 rods 5 1/2 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: October 27. 2005 For more information, please call: FC W 248.593 1312 Trod & Trott. P C Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc , as nominee for tender and tender’s successors and/or assigns 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 F'le 4071156FC1 »**.”• NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that tne Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals vriM conduct a public hear­ ing for the following Rehearing Case Number V-29-2005 - Fred 4 Doris Byfsrna. Location. 11082 M-66 Hwy. m Section 9 o< Assyria Twp Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 20x48-11 addition and to permit the existing location of an existing detached accessory building that is too dose to the side property line (9.4-ft). the mini­ mum ts 20-tt. m the A zoning district. Caso Number V-33-2005 - Bob Wright Location: 31 Fawn Lake Rd., in Section 9 of Orangevilte Twp Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 24x30-11 attached garage too dose to the side lot fine (7,7-ft). the minimum is 13-ft. in the RL-1 zon­ ing district. Caso Number V-34-2006 - William & Rose Bruinsma. Location: 5425 Parmatee Rd . m Sedion 8 of Irving Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a 28x48-ft detached garage too dose to the road right ot way (22-ft). the minimum ts 50-lt. tn the AR zon­ ing district Case Number V-35-2005 - Lawrence & Madeline Knobloch. Location: 12225 S M-43 Hwy , m Section 18 of Barry Twp Purpose: Requesting a variance to expand a non-conforming use to include a second two-lamity dwelling m the C-3 zoning district Misting Date: November 8. 2005. Timo: 7^0 pjn. Place: Community Room m the Courts S Law Building at 206 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan. Site inspection of the above described proper­ tyties) will be completed by the Zoning Board ol Appeals members before the hearing Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or to writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above men­ tioned time and place Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 948-4820 The variance application^) is/are available tor public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 West State Street Hastings. Ml 49048 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.) Monday-Friday. Ptease call the Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 tor fur­ ther information. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of pnnted materi­ als being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meetmg/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing o< calhng the fottowmg: Michael Brown/County Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings Ml 49058. (269) 945-1284 Debb-e Smrth. Barry County Cterk Notice ui Mortgage Foreclosure oaie THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the forecfoefng mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed sov'efy to the return of tho bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the coiYfttom: of a mortgage made by Dwayne R Taggart and Tonya M Taggart, husband and wife, original mongagor(r). to Advanta National Bank. Mortgagee, date^ December 21.1999, and record­ ed on January 5. 2l>30 k. instrument 1039837, and assigned by said Mo.Yjagse *n Bankers Trust Company of Cakfomta N.A.. as Custodian and Trustee as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on wtucr. mortgage thwe ts claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of Eleven Thousand Eight Hundred Six Ano 75/110 Dollars ($11,806 75). including interest at 10 25% per annum. Under ths power of sate contained to said mert gage and the statute in such case made and pro vidsd. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wrt be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 100 PM. on November 3, 2005. Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as: Lot 5. Block 4. Village of Freeport, and the West 60 teet of Lof 6 Of Stock 4. Wtege of Freeport, accordtog to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats. Page 22. reserving the South 8 teet there­ from for street purposes. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date ot such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: October 6. 2006 For more information, please call: FC S 248593.1304 Trott & Trott, P C. Attorneys For Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee, f/k/a Bankers Trust Company of CaNorma. NA. as Custodian and Trustee 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Ferms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fife 4068456F01 There are other options. Call 616-554-5258 or 616-901-4314 M/e specialize in quality health Insurance 1 OPEN: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Deluxe Homes Prices starting at $189,900 Golf Course Views ______ i M 37 |a / Year Golf Membership Included (616) 791-1500 • 1-800-290-3289 �Page 14 - Thursday. October 27. 2005 - The Hastings Banner WING, continued from page 1------- LEGAL HOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall bo limited solely to the return of the bid amount ‘endered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE • Default h.vs been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert Dean and Tammy Dean, husband and wife, original mort­ gagors). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated September 24. 2004. and recorded on October 6. 2004 m instrument 1135078. In Barry county records. Michigan, on when mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot One Hundred Thousand Eight Hundred Sixteen And 91/100 Dollars ($100.818 91). including interest at 6 25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute tn such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 00 PM. on November 3, 2005. Said premises are situated in Charter Township ot Rutland. Barry County, Michigan, and are descnbed as: That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 5. Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Rutland Townsliip. Barry County. Michigan, descnbed as Commencing at the West 1/4 corner of sa.d Section; thence North 00 degrees 23 minutes 00 seconds West 790.52 feet along the West line of said Northwest 1/4 to the Place of Beginning; thence North 00 degrees 23 minutes 00 seconds 164.25 feet along said West line; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 20 seconds East 654.44 feel along tne South line of the North 25 Acres of the West 1/2. West 1/2 of sad Northwest 1/4. thence South 00 degrees 28 minutes 48 seconds East 166 93 feet along the East kne of the West 1/2. West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4. thence North 89 degrees 46 minutes 40 seconds West 654 75 feet to the Place of Beginning Subject to and together with and easement described as; The West 66 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Rutland Township. Barry County. Michigan, which lies South of the North 25 acres of the West 1/2. West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 The redemption period shall be 6 months frem the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. >n which case thv redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 6. 2005 For more information, please call: FC D 248 593.1309 Trott 4 Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fanns, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite S067976F01 "w*’™ Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL 945-9554 ; The family of Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. to ■ debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used MORTGAGE SALE* OeSTn«s tw made in the conditions of a mortgage made by RICHARD F PALMER AND MARCELLA MAE PALMER. HUS­ BAND AND WIFE to PAUL A GETZIN & LYNN M GETZIN DBA WEST MICHIGAN FINANCIAL SER­ VICES . Mortgagee, dated February 06. 2004. and recorded on February 24. 2004 . as Instrument No 1122679. in BARRY County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mortgagee to FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY by an assignment dated February 11. 2004. and recorded on February 24. 2004 . as Instrument No 1122680 in BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred thirty three thousand four hun­ dred seventeen and 10/100 Dollars ($133,417 10). including interest at 7.625% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice «s hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the At Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml . al 1XX) PM on November 17. zv05 Said premises aie situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. BARRY County. Michigan and are descnbed as: UNIT 3 OF DAISY LANE NO. 1 CONDOMINIUM PROJECT. ACCORDING TO THE MASTER DEED RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NO. 1095651 AND AMENDMENTS THERETO (IF ANY). AND DESIG­ NATED AS BARRY COUNTY CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PLAN NO 27 TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS IN COMMON ELEMENTS AS SET FORTH IN ABOVE MASTER DEED AND AS DESCRIBED IN ACT 229 OF PUBLIC ACTS OF 1963 AND ACT 59 OF PUBLIC ACTS OF 1978. AN AMENDMENTS THERETO The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shad be 30 days from the date ol such sale DATED: October 20. 2005 Robert A. Tremain & Associates. PC. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue. Suite 300 Birmingham, Ml 48009-6616 ATTORNEY FOR: FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY Assignee of Mortgagee For Mure Information Call: (248) 540-7701 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee, tn that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions ol a mortgage made by Craig Allen King, a single man, oogtnai mortgagors), to Option This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt Any Information obtained will be used for that MORTGAGE SALE^'Default having boon made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Donald L. Fenstamaker and Loh A. Fenstamaker. husband and wife, Mortgagors) to Simpson Mortgage Co, Mortgagee, dated March 11. 1996. and recorded May 13. 1996, in Uber 654, Pojs 217. Barry County Records, Michigan, which r<ortgage was assigned to Rachelle Bernhardt, by an assignment dated March 26. 1996, and recorded Apni 8.1996. m Uber 656. Pago 372. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date hereof Thirty Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy Nino and 89/100 ($37,979.89) Dollars, including interest at 15% por annum Under the power of safe contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that the said mortgage w« be foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged prom­ ises. or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Cou, .nouse, Hastings. Michigan, at 10O PM Local "Hme. on November 17, 2005. Said promises are located in the Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan, and described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest comer of the East 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 3. Taxi 2 North, Range 8 West, tor place of beginning, thence North to the North section One, thence West 25 rods, thence in a Southeasterly direction to a pom: 15 rods West of the ptace of beginning, thence East 15 rods to the place ol beginning, Baltimore Township. Barry County. Michigan. The length of the redemption period shafl be six (6) months from the data of such safe, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: October 8. 2005 RACHELLE BERNHARDT Assignee of Mortgagee JOHN E McCAUSLIN, ATTORNEY Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgagee 1899 Orchard Lake Road. Suite 203 Sylvan Lake. Michigan 48320 om«w One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 10. 2003. and recorded on July 16,2003 in instrument 1108697, m Barry county reco>ds. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Nme And 89/100 Dollars ($104.569 89). including interest at 8.6% per annum Under the power ot safe contained in sad mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that sad mortgage will be foreclosed by a safe ot the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on December 1. 2005 Sad premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are descnbed as: Lots 11 and 12 of Balm-Meer Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats, on Pago 30 The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned tn accordance, with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such safe Dated: October 27. 2005 For more information, please call: FC G 248 593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #070392F01 Stay informed on local events... Subscribe to The BANNER! Call... 945-9554 had to be at an appointment with his wife at the same time as the meeting. Callton then asked why any commissioner would need to be excused for an absence. Tripp answered, “1 think there could be a negative effect if you just didn’t attend the meetings." Wing also missed the enure commission­ ers' meeting Oct. 11, so he did not weigh in on the important county-wide master plan vote, which went 5-2 in the affirmative. However, he appeared in the commissioners’ chambers at about 11:30 a.m. that day. right after the meeting had adjourned. On at least one occasion it could be argued his absence had major impact. Last Feb. 8 the board voted 4-3 to accept per diem payments for attending the upcoming Michigan Association of Counties meeting in Lansing, but it was pointed out that at least five votes were needed. Wing was absent If he would have been present and voted with the majori­ ty, the board members now would continue to receive per diems for going to the MAC con­ ference. Commissioners as a result have not received per diems for last February’s confer­ ence in Lansing, nor for the conference in August on Mackinac Island. Commissioner Sandra 'James suggested Tuesday that Wing has some medical issues causing his frequent absences and incidents of tardiness. However, until Tuesday nothing of the sort had been disclosed publicly. According to official County Board min­ utes archived in the county clerk’s office. Wing has missed four meetings thus far this year, on Feb. 8, June 23. Oct 11 and Oct 25. Lns« year he missed on April 27, June 8. July 27 and Sept 14. He was absent for the June 24, Nov. 10 and Dec. 23 meetings of. 2003. And he was missing on April 23. Sept. 10 and Oct 22 of 2001 Meetings for which he has been late include April 11 July 26 and Sept 27 cf this year, Jan. 27, April 13, June 22 and Nov. 23 of 2004; Jan. 28, Feb. 25, July 8, Aug. 12. Aug. 26 and Oct 14 of 2003, and Feb. 13 and Dec. 10 of 2002. Wing represents Assyria. Johnstown and Baltimore townships in the Seventh District on the County Board. He was elected in 2000 to succeed the late Emmet Herrington and is serving in his third two-year term. TIME, continued from page 9 1i M1L tying out the ashes, waxing and cleaning the most elaborate of the1 year, with the older stu- There was no kindergarten and the first floor. and many other tfiriks along with the ■ tfcnts bJtflWrizmgiJseverai pages <»f a play or graders went through three reading books 4»ao. Arid thtbdwte.the flowAi was a rertntton bench ordinary teachingprocess* *' then * ~ ‘ FboJing ’ their first year. There ~ of de Jr. where each - •the teacher's .......................... Phyllis lived on the Southwest side of tree to obtain1 and decorate with chains. just -in front class would recite while the other seven Hastings and often walked the five miles snowflakes, and cutqyts. The day before the grades were preparing their lessons. And woe big night, the older girls polished and shined home from school in good weather. be to the child who played around and wasn't the globes for the larpps hanging from brack­ Sometimes a parent furnished transportation prepared on time. He or she could be sure ets on the outside walls of the room. Wicks or she would hire a taxi for 50 cents a trip. there would be an afterschool sessnn wa>5ng Phyllis taught Little Brick Schoo) for 2) had to be trimmed and the lamps filled with for them. kerosene. Santa Claus had to be spoken to so years, from 1926 until 1947. She had the third There was a beautiful hardwood floor laid he would arrive at the right moment in his red generation to attend the school. Some pupils by Vem Craig (a carpenter) while Phyllis and while suit to pass out the gifts and the net she remembers are the Beckwiths. Boltons, taught there. Also, the place was really bright stockings full of goodies that Phyllis and her Claggets, Cooks, Cravens, Feldpausches, cned up when electricity was installed in Hawkins, mother had prepared. The wire had to be Hammonds. " “ stretched across the front of the room with 1938. i Hurlesses. Raymonds. Seebers, Now there was a drinking fountain in the material on it as a curtain for the program. S& Baum. Tuttles. Tylers. Wilkins, ' " school. It was metal and water was brought The younger childreirpounded erasers, made Strausbaugh. and Zciglers. from the pump and poured in the top; a pail chains and washed blackboards. Everyone « ....... The old pedal organ was £ pumped to accompany the chilwas placed under the fountain to catch die had to be kept busy. excess. A real improvement from the dipper! Phyllis said her wages dropped from $85 a » dren for their music lessons. Two different wood ft maces were installed month in 1926 to $40 a month during the ! Sometimes they would join in while Phyllis was the teacher, but each had on depression, then gradually climbed back tu with their rhythm band, consist­ the thick regulation jacket around the outside $150 before she quit in 1947. ing of metal cans with beans or and the heat just didn't penetrate too well. There was a benefit dance held at the Irving com in them to make a rattle. The last furnace had a large water tank on top. Grange during this generation to buy play­ Every holiday there was a pro­ where the children placed syrup pails with things for the school. Enough money came in gram to plan for. The parents j? expected this since the school food or hot chocolate in them for their lunch. to purchase a football, a baseball and baL Often someone would forget to loosen the lid kerosene lamps, and four chairs. Before this, y was the center of the social life and the contents would blow clear to the ceil­ the children played anti-I-over the woodshed £ in the Little Brick community. ing. (behind the school) or tag or other games v Teacher and pupils worked long Before Phyllis left the school in 1947, a % and hard to prepare these needing no equipment. L extravaganzas. new teacher. Lois Kaechele, was ready to take The families had to buy their children's j The Christmas program was the textbooks, pencils, and paper. Zelma DeGroote Loftus May God Bless You. Heard of Arbonne? SPORTING COLORS If you haven't, you will soon. Arbonne s growth is expanding tremendously! Arbonne is a pure, safe and ben­ eficial line of skin care, nutritional products, baby care, color cosmetics and tots more. Make an appointment to host a home party, office party or try the product for free. Need some extra money? Arbonne is looking fofpeople to join this expanding business as a consultant. No parties necessary. 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Fourth Generation And now for Little Bricks' fourth and finU generation. The Cravens and Hurlesses settled near the school and this generation attacked their edu­ cation there. Others in attendance were: Barths, Christies. Cooks, Dawsons, Dykstras, Harbins, Nystroms. Martinez, Palmers, Reyners, Sanderses, Schantzes. Schylers. Thompsons, Wellmans, Zeiglers, Taylors and mure. During this generation an oil furnace was installed a>^d tile was laid on floor. Inside rest­ rooms were installed *dl as a sink for clean-up, an automatic drinking fountain, and a telephone (which wae on a party line and all the rings came into the school at times becoming very disturbing). Some newer teaching methods now used. Tescbers would obtain reading bc**s fror< put he libraries to loan to the st idents. A far cry front the first generation whi had an eight book library! It was still difficult with nine grades (there was not a kindergarten ) all in one room. One teacher at spelling time called out “graie 2" and gave the word, “grade 3" and gave tu-eir word, and so on all the way through the eight? grade, then started over the grade 2 and their second word. She told me this worked very well. One teacher moved the piano to hide the small children from the rest of the room and made them a store with cans and cartons, to help them learn math. On stormy days, for recreation, the teacher’s desk and library table were pushed together to make ping pong table for tourna­ ments. Later, a ping pong table was pur­ chased. Big parties were held on Halloween and Valentine’s Day. The Valentine box was an elaborate affair with all children putting their valentines in one big box. The law now said there had to be 15 stu­ dents enrolled to obtain state aid. One year, to accomplish this, a bright 4-year-old was accepted. The P.T.A. came up with several ideas to help finance special equipment for the school, but I think we had the most fun at the "Penny Suppers." Everyone contributed food and it was sold by the piece or scoop for a few cents each. Everyone had a good time, filial their stomachs, and the money came in for a merry­ go-round, swings, flagpole, or some other project. Teachers of this final generation were Lois Kaechele, Vivian Begerow, Mary Fisher. Roberta Rau, Lucille Coleman, Ann McIntyre. Mrs. Klahn. Helen Huwe. and Roberta Rau again in 1962-63. At the beginning of the 1963-64 year. Little Brick consolidated with the Hastings school district The building w bought first by Ken Schantz and later by others. It’s still standing on the corner of Hammor.d and Woodruff roads today, and if it were open for business, the fifth generation is living near enough to attend. �The Hastings Banner - Thjesday. October 27, 2005 - Page 15 Davenport to add 2nd building to handle 110 more students by Fran Faverman site plan. Township Manager-Planner Staff Writer David Zylstra suggested that a height be the Planning Commission and township trustee, noted the building is in the Cherry Demand for student housing at the W.A. specified for the building and that legal Lettinga Campus of Davenport University is so great a second building designed to house 110 students will be started as soon as possible. Francis Resendes, architect. GunnLevine Architects, presented a plan for the five-story building this past week to the Caledonia Township Planning Commission. The building will be con­ ment will not burden unduly the existing of the amount of material. Valley Overlay district and there are streets. In fact, the two roads meet the def­ inition of lightly-used roads. Bujak inquired about the decibel level, bonding, the equipment to be used, opera­ council approve. The motion carried unan­ imously. restrictions on the materials that can be used in the fronts of buildings. He noted that when fully developed the project will have a total of 102 homes, tional plans, restrictions on what can be A second site plan review from Post Gunnink agreed, saying that the build­ ing should be consistent with other build­ each with a two-car garage. Kelly said. "I find it unbelievable." #305, American Legion, did not go so well. The post applied for permission to ings in the district. Papke discussed the expected demo­ construct an 890-square-foot addition to its property at 9610 Cherry Valley Ave. Warner commented the building was different because it existed before the dis­ graphics for the project, which is targeted at singles and empty nesters. His projec­ Tim Fredericks, representing the post, trict was created; he said. "We’ve made tions suggest that 76 percent of the buyers will be working and the average age will other buildings do it." nected to the existing four-story building. said that extra storage and improved secu­ rity were needed. He said, "We are not He explained carefully that the tops of the increasing the capacity for people." "This is the first time they’ve asked for something. It’s our first chance to get Kelly commented, "It will attract fami­ lies." buildings will be at the same level because Duane Gunnink. member. Planning crushed and referred to equipment prob­ lems at the VerMeulen facility on Whitneyville Road. Gunnink drew a laugh when he said. "Noise level is the largest issue," he said Den Hartigh said he didn’t have the information but tliat he was going to use the same contractor as VerMeulen. be 57.1 years. Warner reminded him, saying. "Under the existing PMR. we control noise and dust." the site drops down.. He noted that ail the utilities are in place, that the fire depart­ Commission, commented. "The building something from them." Parent joined the discussion, saying. Warner said, "I want a second entrance." Zylstra recommended. "Specify the time looks pretty rough. Put a parapet around it His remark refers to the fact that the first period per year, the time of day." and ment is comfortable with the new building design, and all the information about and dress up the front." Mike Kelly, mem­ ber. Planning Commission, agreed with "When we created the overlay district, we talked about this. I am not in favor of devi­ phase of the development involves the construction of 50 homes; the ordinance noted, "The existing decibel level in the permit is 106. It equates to a jackhammer." runoff water and infrastructure is available him on the parapet. The purpose of the ating from it. I admire the American to the Planning Commission. parapet is to comply with ordinance Legion and the things they do for the com­ munity." Continuing his remarks about the over­ lay district, he added, "We created a spe­ permits a single entrance-exit in a devel­ opment with 50 homes. The entrance-exit for the first phase of the Traditions devel­ Parent said. The preferred level is 80." His comment referred to the level at which requirements specifying that equipment opment is on 76th Street. Warner wants the hearing. Joseph White, also representing Davenport University, said that there were installed on rooftops not be visible from no issues with water pressure for firefight­ the ground level. ing. Planning Commission Chairman Archie Warner moved preliminary approval of the Ric Parent, member. Planning noise begins to have a damaging impact on second entrance-exit on Kraft Avenue to Warner suggested limiting the crushing be built now, not in a later phase of the development. operation to between Nov. 15 and March 15 and 15 days at any one time. No work Warner recommended a preliminary site Bujak said, "It is easy to see this development will not bring the road to capacity. was to be done on weekends. Den Hartigh protested, "Fifteen days not plan approval. He also announced he is a The board's concern is the projects already a long enough period of time. Too short." member of the post and did not feel his membership would prevent him from before them... The board is asking for traf­ Commission, had concerns about materi­ cial look." Fredericks said, "We would like to do it, als to be used. Walter Bujak, a member of but can’t do it financially." Matt fic studies (and is) trying to understand the Mahacek. member. Planning Commission, said. "I have gone over to treating the application fairly. Zylstra cumulative effect on 92nd and Kraft." asked that materials be included and Parent wanted a reference to the ordinance Commission, questioned the validity of Den Hartigh pointed out that crushing the statistics supplied by the Kent County Road Commission: "Kraft and 76th — the cannot be done when the temperature governing the overlay district included. He <wd, "Hold the American Legion to the same standards as everybody else.” Kelly moved to table the application until the first meeting of the commission in November. Parent supported the motion and it passed unanimously. Bill Papke, representing Tri-Land Leilani VanLaar, member. VerMeulen. No more than 15 days. I sup­ Planning port recycling." drops below 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Zylstra recommended allowing most recent count is in 2003. People are that would give Den Hartigh three normal work weeks. Warner observed, "We should probably move forward." Zylstra noted, "The issue is similar to Van Laar asked, "What kind of material that of the Ponstein (development) case. would not be acceptable?" Bujak offered that VerMeulen had been Has new information altered your recom­ crushing boulders. mendation?" Warner moved approval of the original ment to the permit to allow crushing of project to the Planning Commission for a recommendation to the board to approve the Traditions development. Parent sup­ concrete and asphalt as well as existing materials (on the site) with the stipulations traffic study. ported the motion and it carried unani­ that crushing operations be limited to cement and asphalt, occur between Nov. done by Swanson Consultant Services. mously. The final action of the commission Kentwood. Michigan, the capacity of both involved a request from Cheny Valley ness days, take place between 8 a.m. and 5 Development, appeared before the com­ mission to respond to a request from the Township Board for traffic studies for the Traditions development on 76th Street and Kraft Avenue. The board had returned the According to a traffic impact assessment Warner moved approval of the amend­ 15 and March 15 for a period of 15 busi­ roads is 13,000 cars a day. Relying on the Resources to amend it permitted mineral p.m., and do not take place on weekends. traffic survey numbers supplied by the Kent County Road Commission, splitting removal permit (PMR) to allow the crush­ ing of asphalt and concrete at its facility on Van Laar seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously. the traffic to be generated evenly between Kraft Avenue and -76th Street, the conclu­ 68th Street Peter Den Hartigh, owner of sion is that approximately a 2.4 percent increase in traffic will be added to each the company, appeared to answer ques­ tions about the crushing operations. Den Hartigh said the crushing would road. Since Kraft Avenue is currently at 25 occur percent of capacity and 76th Street is at 16 November to April, "when­ percent of capacity, the number of trips (653) generated by the Traditions develop- ever the pile is big enough" in winter, from and that he had no estimate Lindsay Meeker and Sarah Lowndes show off the poster advertising the fall read­ ing dub. ‘A Thousand Tales Waiting’ starts Nov. 1 at local library Hastings Public Library and McDonald's are co-sponsorin; a fall reading club, with this year's theme "A Thousand Tales Waiting <8> Your Library’ for children ages preschool through teens. The reading club is a free, non-competitive reading program beginning Tuesday, Nov. 1, and ending Wednesday, Nov. 30. Children may sign up staling Nov. J. Children whe participate will receive their own personal reading logs to record titles of 20 library br oks they have read. There wid also be incentive prizes, includ­ ing bookmarks. Pizza Hut coupons, maze pens, popcorn. McDonald’s food coupons and certificates, and drawings for movie passes and books. This year's club is highlighting “The Chronicles of Narnia" by C. S. Lewis, the movie of which opens Dec. 9. The library will have a special "Narnia Event" Saturday. Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. with games, food and fun. Al Jarvis, iocal McDonald's owner and Annette Snyder, store manager, arc sponsor­ ing this program. Free non-resident library cards are avail­ able for all school-aged children who live in the Hastings area, including Hastings Public Schools, St. Rose. Barry County Christian. Seventh Day Adventist and home-schoolers. The free non-resident cards expire when the student graduates or leaves K-12 schooling. For more information, call 269-945-4263. The Hastings Public Library’s open hours are Paul Henry Trail at Middleville to close Nov. 1 The Middleville section of the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail will close at daybreak on Tuesday. Nov. I, and reopen at first light on Thursday. Dec. I. The rest of the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail will remain open through the month of November. NOTICE OF INITIATION OF THE SECTION 106 PROCESS: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The library is located at 121 S. Church St. in Hastings. Convenient • Choices the crushing for 15 business days, a period trying to avoid 84th and M-37, hence problems on 76th." Proposed Neziri Commuttotfons Aateona - MI 5579-A Goodwill Rood b Hastiags. Ml YES! YES! Say goodbye to long lines and single carrier solutions Say “Yes!” to SPS 1-800-237-2379 The proposed project Nextel is proposing to construct a 195 monopole telecommunica­ tions tower located north of Goodwin Road and east of Hubble Road. For further information contact A. Lnette McMonagle, CPG, CP Environmental Business Line Leader URS Corporation 34555 West 12 Mile Road. Farmington Hills. 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Nesbitt also said he is asking the Barry County Prosecutor's office to investigate Nesbitt, who read a prepared statement at the end of the council meet ing Tuesday He reported he is concerned that Randy Eggers, code enforcement officer, is an unnamed and alleged incident Oct. 11 night, had been the third councilman to being given conflicting infomtation and resign since Sept. 30. The other two were that the lack of consistency is harming Floyt1 D<ay and David Newman. There has been a great deal of specula­ Eggers' ability to do his job properly. as president pro tern. He said. “I now offer them the same opportunity they recently bestowed upon Nesbitt said, "... the village manager a former member of this council, the tion that the heart of the issue has been that the three departing council members mounted a personal attack on myself as opportunity to do the right thing and well as another council member. This was resign from council." He also disputed claims that his living involving the Myers and Charles Pullen voted last summer to fire Village manag­ in retaliation to my attempt to have him er Ron Howell but a four-person majori­ removed for professional reasons alone. in a temporary apartment in the village ty prevailed. Due to the inaction of the village presi­ disqualified him for service on council. According to his attorney, this is not the case. Nesbitt also said in his statement. "As for the end of my service to the v.ilage of Middleville. I will serve out my 'erm as the former councilwoman. Mrs. VanDenberg. did and await the action of council. But then that is another stoty." Marilyn VanDenberg. when she served on the Village Council, reportedly had Jeff Sage (right) receives the Rotary District *6360 Foundation's Golden Trowel Award on behalf of the Hickory Comers Fire Department. Presenting the award at the annual awards dinner in Kalamazoo is Jim Dimock, president of the DeHon Rotary Club. The award is given to a non-Rotarian person or group for efforts in helping in community projects. The Hickory Fire Department was the recipient of a imaging cam­ era from the Delton Rotary Club in 2002 after a tragic family house fire. Fire depart­ ment members have helped Rotary in fire wood cutting, which is the club's major fund­ raiser for community projects. some health problems and then after returning briefly did not show up for meetings for many months. The council Fun, awards at Rotary Foundation dinner took no action since her term was close to being completed and it was filled at the next election. Prior to Nesbitt's statement. Village President Lon Myers had discussed the resignation of Newman, thanking him for his many years of service to the commu­ nity. Myers then said the village would name one candidate to fill the seat vacat­ ed by Bray at the Nov. 8 meeting and would advertise to fill Newman's term of office with that person being named Nov. 22. The village will keep applications and review them for the second opening. In response to Nesbitt's statement, the village president said that Nesbitt was showing little regard for the citizens of the village. He said in previous suits against the village, which were dis­ missed, Councilman Bill Nesbitt (left) and Middleville Village President Lon Myers are not in "all Nesbitt did was cost resi- dents Fnon,'Z agreement about ths future of local village government. 4'6360 annual foundation dmn». He also gave the program and read oft the winning raffle ticket numbers. Shown imr (from left) Marguerite Alden, Delton Rotary Club and President of the Rotary District *6360 Foundation, Nida. Kyta camp director Barbara Baker. Hickory Comers. Gull Lake Rotary, assistant secretary of the foundation. M/n - II/M n/a - imL IVU - IMS* (Wss«ha«MWIMVH] 8<h Grade Football The eighth grade Saxon football team shut down the Caledonia Scots 14-0, for its fifth victory and third shut out of the season. Defense was the key for tire Saxons, with aggressive play and several fourth down stops. Garret Darling came up with a big interception to go with five tackles. Gabe Sutherland also intercepted a pass and returned it 40 yards and added four tackles. Luke Hubbell lead the team with ten tackles. Eric Pettengill scored a one-yard touch­ down, which capped a ten-play drive in the first half. The Saxons took the second half kick-off and used the entire third quarter on a 16-play 78-yard drive which ended with a two-yd touchdown by Hubbell on the first play of the fourth quarter. Sth & Mi Grade Team 1 Hastings fifth and sixth grade team one ended its season with a 5-1 record by defeat­ ing Harper Creek 33-20. Both Teams traded touchdowns through out the first half, going into half-time knotted at 20 all. The Saxon defense, which has played particularly well this year, shut down and shut out the potent offense of Harper Creek in the second half to pave the way to victory. The young Saxons should be extremely proud of their season they approached every game like winners. 95% Restored, Uke New, “Hard work is the fuel that Runs Perfect propelled this team beyond their individual abilities. From the first day of practice we said that winners pay the price. To be champions you need to work like champions, and this group did," said coach Darryl Newton. “in my six seasons 1 have never had a team that got along so well, or worked so well MUST SELL SOME TOYS - 616-437-9452 - MAKE OFFER YERF-Dog Cur by Scout _ 10 Months OM, Only 16 Hours. New $4,300.00 Asking S3,000.00 OBO 1955 International Utility 300 ? i. : ‘ Crepitant Conttion, Rum Like New, indudes Bnjtfi Hog, Sow Bude, Rear Blade Allis Chalmers 1938-B Asking S1,500.00 OBO 1990 GMC S-IS 4x4 MEH Im, to W, Mb, Exhaust, ta* FnrtWPwtltatanlr ML Body Rough Asking Asking S3,000.00 OBO S1,500.00 OBO together. This team was full of unlikely heroes. Guys that played big. even though they didn’t posses the physical size like Austin Burton, D.vey Case, Derrick Wilkinson, and Hunter Stutzman. “There were guys who pbved Tig but talked little like DJ Nolff. Jason MXIurkin, Brandon Redman. Caleb Funk, and Jecob Swartz. Guys who put up every day in prac­ tice and on the field like Jon French, Cody Geiger, Brad Riven, Eric Hart, and Noah Newton. Guys who had something to ixove and did like Andrew Clous. Brett Lawrence, Cole Gahan, and Nick Newton. Guys who just flat out got it done like Brice DeJocg Max Wilcox, and Deagan Mix. “Finally there was one guy who had a lot to overcome and go through just to take the field and he did every week Nate Elliot. "We as coaches can only hope that we get another group like this one." DKboys downed by Otsego in D-3 Delton Kellogg’s varsity boys’ soccer team saw its season end under the lights on its home field Monday. The Panthers suffered a 9-0 loss to Otsego in the first round of the Division 3 boys’ soc­ cer district tournament. Eight different players scored for the Bulldogs, including Zach Grantham who scored twice. With the victory. Otsego advanced to face Forest Hills Eastern yesterday at Calvin Christian in the district semifinals. Be a “SPORTS NUT” Read The BANNER! �The Hastings Bannet - Thursday. October Zt. 2005 _ Page 17 Banner CLASSIFIEDS Woman flees to courthouse; man charged in beating HASTINGS — Hastings city officers responded to the Barry County courthouse building early Monday morning after a vic­ tim of a domestic assault went there seeking help. Police were called to the courthouse at 12:39 a.m after a night custodian heard the victim knocking on a window. Officers met with the 31-year-old victim who told them she was beaten by her husband earlier in the evening after a verbal argument escalated to physical violence. Lansing Mercy Ambulance was called to the scene due to a substantial injury to the victim. She said the assault occurred at a residence in the 600 block of South Jefferson Street. She was able to leave the residence and made her way toward town, beitg forced to hide in bushes along the way because she could see her husband driving around the area looking for her. While still at the court, the suspect was spotted driving past the courthouse and Larry Harris Jr.. 40. of Hastings, then was placed under arrest for domestic violence. He was transported and lodged at the Barry County Jail. The victim services unit responded to Pennock Hospital to be with the victim. . Two-vehicle traffic crash causes minor injuries HASTINGS — A minor personal injury traffic accident that occurred on Michigan Avenue near Grant Street Tuesday. Oct 18. at 7:30 p.m. The accident lock place when a vehicle being driven by Amanda Davis. 21. of Hastings, ran into the back of a vehicle driv­ en by Danielle Doyle. 19. also from Hastings, as she slowed to make a left hand turn into a driveway. Both vehicles were traveling north bound on Michigan Avenue. Distracted Lowell driver injured in traffic accident HASTINGS — Hastings officers responded to a personal injury accident at the intersection of North Broadway and Woodlawn Avenue Wednesday afternoon. Oct. 19 The driver of a north bound vehicle. Jarett Grover. 20. of Lowell, said he was distracted while trying to read a map. and he turned left in front of a south-bound vehicle being driven by Terry Olin. 36. of Hastings. Lansing Mercy Ambulance responded to the scene and transported Olin to Pennock Hospital for treatment. His condition is unknown. Hastings man arrested for domestic violence HASTINGS — A 41 -year-old Hastings man was arrested last Sunday on charges of domestic violence after an argument with his wife that turned physical. Hastings officers were called to the house after witnesses heard and witnessed Henry Hook assault his wife at their residence in the 400 block of East Green Sreet. After interviewing the witnesses and the 41-year-old victim. Hook was placed under arrest and lodged at the Barry County Jail. Alcohol is believed to have been a factor in the assault. Woman injured in 2-vehicle traffic crash HASTINGS — Natasha Robinson 28. of Hastings, was taken to Pennock Hospital early last Sunday morning for injuries sustained during a traffic crash at the intersection of Bond and East streets. Information about her condition is not known. Hastings officers responded to the accident, which occurred al 3.07 a.m. when a vehicle being driven north by Josh Newell. 17. of Middleville, failed to yield to Robinson’s vehicle traveling west. Blue quad runner stolen from out building MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP — The Barry County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a complaint of a blue 2000 Yamaha Bearcat quad runner stolen from an out building at 8450 Barryville Road. Anyone with more information is asked to call the sheriff’s office at 948-4805 or contact Silent Observer. No parking on city streets between 2 and 6 a.m. The Hastings Police Department would like to remind citizens that the winter months are just around the corner and there is no parking allowed on city streets between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. Reid officially resigns as coordinator of EMS After 24 years of service with the Castleton-Maple GroveNashville Emergency Medical Service, Ardie Reid tendered proven to be a great headache. With advancement have come many obstacles that we have had to endure. It is said, ‘What his official resignation from his EMS coordinator position, effective next Jan. 1. does not kill you will make you strong.* If that’s the case Reid told the EMS Board 10 months ago of his intent to Remember steel has to be forged to become strong and be resign at the end of the year, but made it official last week with a letter submined to the board. used as a structure to build upon.” In closing Reid, offered the board five suggestions: The first, don't give up on the EMS; second, “I stepped was that he felt he could no longer give the time needed to down to pave a way for the future, maybe it’s time some of properly manage the ambulance service. He also thanked you do the same, you know who you are;" third, keep ties board members for “...sticking with me for all of the time, effort and grief that you all have had to go through to make between the Nashville and Vermontville EMS, “...This is the this service the best it can be.” hire anyone as coordinator who is less than a paramedic, “A paramedic is the person in charge on a scene; it makes it hard EMS during his 24-year tenure. future — together we are stronger than alone,” fourth, don’t for the director to be a subordinate;” and five, keep educa­ “We had less than 200 calls in 1981 and today we are well tion a top priority and. ”... do all you can to keep our spon­ over 400 and on our way to 500 calls per year. 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Delton sports the best overall mark at 11 wins and five losses. The Panthers did a good job just to get to overtime Tuesday. Paw Paw held a 33-23 advantage with a minute left in the third quar­ ter. Delton Kellogg rallied to outscore the Redskins 11-4 in the final period. Katee Hogoboom started the Delton rally late in the third quarter with a big three point shot. Hogoboom finished the night with II points. Jordan Haines also had 11 for the Panthers, and Alex Culbert led the team with 16 points and 12 rebounds. Delton senior guard Katie Smoczynski had a great floor game, finishing with five steals and two assists. Sophomore Jordan Boyer led Paw Paw with 16 points, including four three-pointers. Delton jumped out to a 12-6 lead in the ball game before the Redskins rallied to outscore Delton 27-14 over the next 16 minutes to pull ahead. The Panthers have four conference games remaining, including Tuesday night's show­ down for the league lead at GalesburgAugusta. Delton Kellogg's fifth KVA victory came last Thursday when the DK girls outscored Parchment 50-38. Late free throws helped the Delton girls hold onto the victory in that game. Delton hit 8-of-10 from the foul stripe in the fourth quar­ ter to preserve the victory. Delton Kellogg built its original lead by getting the ball down low to the KVA's lead­ ing scorer, Culbert. She finished the night with 16 points and 14 rebounds. Haines had 15 points. Hogoboom 11. and Smoczynski added eight points, eight steals, and two assists. Katie Smoczynski works the ban up court for Delton Tuesday night. Smoczynski had a big game for DKHS with two assists and five steals. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Defense gives Valley a shot at Albion Delton Kellogg's Kadie Pogue pulls up for a short jumper in her team's overtime loss to Paw Paw Tuesday night in Kalamazoo Valley Association action. (Photo by Linda Boyce) . Swim team is a big fish, which makes things tougher The Thomapple Kellogg-Hastings varsity girls swimming and diving team is off to a great start to the season. The girls only have two losses, one in their conference. The problem with a Co-op swim team is that it makes it much tougher for girls to get into the post-season. The Trojans are doing all this winning, but they're one of the big schools in the O-K Rainbow Tier 3. TK-Hastings, Wyoming United, and Byron Center, which includes swimmers from Caledonia and South Christian, are all Division 1 teams thanks to the number of students they can draw from to make up their team. The league favorites from Calvin Christian, as well as Unity Christian. Hamilton, and Wayland are the four Division 2 teams in the conference. Wayland’s coach even remarked to me after her team's meet with the Trojans that her team and Hamilton's are the only one’s that have girls from just their home school dis­ trict as the two Christian school teams take their swimmers from around the Grand Rapids and Hudsonville areas. It doesn't matter how many people are on the team, it's how many people are in the school. Ottawa Hills came to Hastings with only about ten performers and the Bengals by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Maple Valley trailed by as many as ten points, rallied to take a fourth quarter lead, but eventually fell to Albion in Southern Michigan Activities Association (South) action Tuesday night, 48-46. The Lions held a 46-42 lead after junior forward Alaina Mater came down with an offensive rebound and put it back in with 1:46 left to play, but it would be the last basket of the night for Maple Valley. Mapk: Valley missed a couple lay-ups. turned the ball over a couple too many times, and couldn't get a kjcc off on its last posses­ sion as the game wound down. "Even though the score doesn't always show it. we've been in most of our games and then somehow we lost it in the last five or six minutes." said Maple Valley head coach Landon Wilkes following the game. Guard Sam Pierce and center Mindy Newton are the Lions only two seniors. Newton is the only player who saw extended minutes last season, and fouled out with the Wildcats up one with 36 seconds left to play. The Lions are still learning. “I think it will come with experience,” said Wilkes. "The more playing time we get everybody the better they'll be." The improvements are showing on the defensive end of the floor. Without the Lion defense getting easy offensive opportunities, the Lions would have a hard time putting points on the board. It was the defense that sparked the Lions to score 20 points in the second quarter. “We’ve tried to build everything around defense the remaining part of the season." said Wilkes. A steal by freshman guard Bailey Flower at mid-court and her ensuing lay-up gave the Lions their first lead of the fourth quarter at 43-41 with 4:11 to play. Rower finished with eight points. Albion's quick guards and size underneath helped it pull back ahead in the ball game, along with a three-quarter court trap that gave the Lions fits at times. Newton found a way to get some things done against the Wildcat front line. Despite an early end to her night she finished with nine points, ten rebounds, and four ^sists. Sophomore forward Ashley Gonser led Maple Valley with ten points, seven rebounds, and five assists. Senior guard Kristen Crum ant sophomore guard Alyssa Alvarez led Albkn with 14 points apiece. It was the second time this season the Lions have fallen to Albion in SMAA actio?. “We’ve improved 100-percent sine- the beginning of the year." said Wilkes. “We’ve just got to* keep building, because there's a second season after this season.” The Lions are 2-13 with five games left to play before the start of the Class C district tournament at Olivet. Next up for the Lions is a trip to Stockbridge tonight. On Tuesday, the Lions travel to Brooklyn Columbia Central, before finishing the regular season with three straight at home. The Lions fell 46-34 at Jackson Western last Thursday Maple Valley got a big night from Newton, who finished with 15 points. Western got an equally impressive per­ formance from Angela Russell who scored 16 points and hit five three-point shots. Trojans top one Gold leader, but fall to a second fell. South Christian was defeated by Hamilton 55-52. while Byron Center was the Trojans' victim. TK outscored the Bulldogs 22-17 in the fourth quarter to pull off a 47-43 victory. The Trojans evened their conference record at 4-4 with the win. The Trojans trailed by only one heading into the fourth quarter, even after being held to just five points in the first eight minutes of conference and that’s that. It means something when it comes to qualifying for the regional and state meets. Swimmers have to meet certain time goals during the year to qualify for the regional tournament. This sport isn’t like cross country or track and field where everybody gets a shot at regionals. I write a lot about what team records the Trojans have broken each meet. It felt weird writing about Tuesday's meet where the TK-Hastings girls got a big win and didn’t break any team records. In fact, this year's team has set the team record in II of the 12 events. Sunday Matousek set the 100-yard breaststroke team record as a senior lav year with a time of 1:18.57, but every other mark has been changed in 2005. Don’t forget, the program is only in its second year as a co-op team. There are only six regionals in the lower peninsula, three in Division 1 and three in Division 2. Things are a bit out of whack on this side of the stale though, with all the co­ the game Holly Smith led the Trojans with 12 points, Jessica Flaska added 11. and Caitlin Chamberlin nine for TK. Kelly Johnson scored 16 points to lead Byron Center. TK fell back below .500 in the league with a 59-34 loss against South Christian op teams. The Division 1 regional, which includes TK-Hastings has 26 teams. 14 are co-op teams made up of smaller schools. The Division 2 regional on this side of the state has only two co-op teams. Swimmers have to be great to get into the regional meet, even in Division 2. Even with all those team records the Trojans are setting, they’ll have to eat a lot more as fast as they come. Maple Valley’s Danielle Chrstensen races in for a short jumper in the second haff of Tuesday night’s one point loss to Albion at home. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Last Thursday was upset night in the O-K Gold Conference and the Trojans played their part. The three-way tie atop the conference was broken as Wayland knocked off Caledonia and Byron Center and South Christian both are in Division 1. What's nil that mean? Well, not a whole lot in tlie conference. Whoever wins the conference meet wins the oatmeal to get to the regional meet. The closest anyone from the team has come this year is Mindy Warner, who holds the team record in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 26.80 seconds. That's just over a sec­ ond slower than the regional qualifying time in Division 1, and a just over half a second slower than the time needed to qualify in Division 2. Remember, it’s harder to shave seconds in the shorter races. The 50 free is as short and Western built a 23-8 half-time lead before the Lions began to battle back in the second half. Gonser and Danielle Christensen had eight points apiece for the Lions. Maple Valley center Mindy Newton prepares to go up strong to the basket in the fourth quarter Friday night against Albion. Newton finished the night with nine points. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Tuesday. The Sailors jumped out to a 12-3 lead in the first quarter. The Trojans managed just five buckets in the second half, after trailing 30-15 at the break. Smith and Flaska led the Trojans again. Smith finished with a game high 16 points and Haska had ten. Lindsay Baker led South with 11 points. TK visits Hamilton tonight and will host Forest Hills Central in a non-vonferencc game next Tuesday. �The Hastrngs Banner - Thursday, October 27, 2005 - Page 19 ____ TK and Valley open playoffs where they ended in ‘04 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The 2005 post-season will begin where the 2004 post-season ended for Thomapple Kellogg and Maple Valley’s varsity football teams. Thomapple Kellogg returns to the shores of Reeds Lake in East Grand Rapids. The 9-0 Pioneers will host the 6-3 Trojans Friday night at 7 p.m. in a Division 3 pre-dis­ trict contest. Maple Valley’s Lions will travel l»ack to Montague Saturday for the first round of the Division 6 Playoffs. Game time there is I p.m. Caledonia join the Trojans in the playoffs. Others from the SMAA South include BCC. Leslie, and the conference champs from Hillsdale. TK played four games this season against playoff bound teams. The fourth was a non­ conference loss to Comstock early in the sea­ son. Maple Valley played six playoff bound teams. Ail three of the Lions’ non-conference opponents are in the MHSAA tournament. Olivet. Pewamo-Westphalia, and Portland. Lakewood's playoff hopes came to an end last Friday when the Vikings were knocked off by their rivals to the North, the Ionia Maple Valley junior Evan Smith tries to chase down Portland sophomore Travis Smith in the second half of Friday night’s non-conference contest at Maple Valley. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Montague finished the season with a 7-2 record with losses to Muskegon Orchard View (42-37) and to Muskegon Oakridge. Last season Mapte A/alley lost to Montague in tlie srrorwf mu nd ofitibiiMMHvnffV 22-8. ’StarteiMMeason 2-2. I’lWe rattling off four consecutive Southern Michigan Activities Association (South) vic­ tories to finish second in the conference. Two of those four victories were against play-off bound opponents. Leslie and Brooklyn Columbia Central. Neither TK or Maple Valley had an easy road to the post-season Both teams are one of four from their con­ ference to reach the post season. From the Gold, Hamilton. South Christian, and Bulldogs. 14-7. Ionia finished the year 8-1 and will host Caledonia in a Division 3 predistrict contest Friday night, with the winner of that game set to play the winner of the contest between TK and EGR for rhe district championship. The winner of the Maple Valley game at Montague will play cither Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Central or Olivet in the dis­ trict final in Division 6. Current Records Middleville Maple Valley Lakewood Delton Hastings 6-3 6-3 5-4 2-7 I -8 Hastings’ sophomore running back Garrett Harris puts his head down and drives through some Trojan tacklers in Friday night's season finale on Johnson Field in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Smktihs m Evhtimt xtt. Corht^ to Battle Creek at Kellogg Arena Sturtay-Nm.P 9aata6Nn Swlty ™ Nov, f i lOamtaSgm ’-------------Listen to WIN 985 for a chance to win a $500 Shopping Spree and a Day of Fun MnissiM $3“ * GOG FsdHty Fea CMMMrnn Here’s a round-up of last Friday's local gridiron action. Middleville 36. Hastings 30 The Hastings Saxons showed their improvement in one season under new head coach Fred Rademacher Friday night, nearly knocking tlx: Thomapple Kellogg Trojans out of the playoff picture. Thomapple Kellogg was able to hold on and cam its sixth win of the season Friday night, and kept itself in a tie for second place in the O-K Gold Conference by topping Hastings on the road 36-30. The Trojans needed a 75-yard drive mid­ way through the fourth quarter to pull in front of the Saxons. Ben Ybema plunged into the end zone from a yard out to score his fifth touchdown of the night with 4:09 to play, put­ ting his team up 36-30. This was by far the closest contest between the two teams in their three O-K Goki meet­ ings. Ybema rushed 133 times for 219 yards in the game. His fourth touchdow n of the game gave the Trojans a 28-16 lead with 4:09 left in the third quarter Hastings did a good job of jumping on loose balls to get in front in the second half Hastings* Jackson Hoke jumped on a Trojan fumble in TK territory on the Trojans’ next possession. Three plays later Saxon quarter­ back Kyle Girrbach completed a 31-yard touchdown pass off of play action to Ashlin King, and then a two-point conversion pass to King to pul! their team to within four points at 28-24. Hastings head coach Fred Rademacher has gambled a lot this season, he did it again fol­ lowing the touchdown and his 1-8 Saxons came up with an onside kick. The Saxons drove the short field and eventually scored on a two-yard King run. The two-point try was no good and the Saxons led 30-28 with 8:43 to play. The Saxon defense, which has struggled all season, couldn’t stop the Trojan ground game which went 75 yards on eight rushing plays and a Saxon penalty to score on Ybema‘s final TD run. TK managed 285 yards g.1 the ground. Quarterback Jason Blain's two-point conver­ sion pass to Andrew Schultz that made it 36­ 30 was his only pass of the second half. He completed six of his ten passing attempts for 79 yards in the first half. Ybema started his’big night early. On the second play from scrimmage be took off 59 yards .for a touchdown, Tnvy1 Rock gave-<hc Trojhhs’ a 7-0 Ic-ad'uflMl the extra-jxiint kick. The first half went back and forth. Hastings pulled ahead on a 20-yard run by Matt Donnini with 7:58 left in the first quarter. The two-point run by Garrett Harris put Hastings in front temporarily. 8-7. Ybema scored on a one-yard run to put TK hack in front 14-8 with 2:17 left in the first quarter after a long TK drive, and Hastings came back to score on a two-yard run by D.J. Falconer. The two-point conversion run by Girrbach put Hastings back in front 16-14. The Trojans were forced to punt on their next drive, but Hastings fumbled the ball on its second play from scrimmage and it was picked up by Ybema. Five pays later Ybema was carry ing the ball into the end zone from four yards out. The teams traded turnovers instead of touchdowns the rest of the half, and TK went into the locker room with a 22-16 lead. Hastings offense was led on the night by Girrbach who rushed four times for 44 yards and completed four of six passes for 75 yards. Donnini carried the ball ten times for 41 yards for the Saxons. Pennfidd 45, Delton Kellogg 8 Delton Kellogg managed to end its season on a small high Friday night, despite a 45-8 loss to Pcnnfield in Kalamazoo Valley Association action. With 34 seconds left, Delton quarterback Brian Diaz hit Stephen Rising for a 35-yard touchdown. Steven Scoby followed it up with a two-point conversion pass to teammate Chris Madill. The rest of the evening however, belonged to the green and gold Panthers. Pcnnfield scored 19 points in the first quarter, six more in the second, and 20 in the third. Chris Warsop got the scoring started for Pcnnfield less than three minutes into the game on a one-yard touchdown run. Nick Boyer followed that up with a eight yard touchdown pass to Blake Boling with 7:40 left in the first. Parresse Hampton scored the first of his two touchdowns with 3:08 to play­ in the first quarter on a 20-yard run. Pcnnfield added a fourth first-half touch­ down with 9:28 to play in the second quarter on an 11 -yard pass from Boyer to Logan Martin. Delton was able to hold off Pennficld for the remainder of the first half. Pcnnfield struck again early in the third quarter on an 18-yard run by Hampton. Another big touchdown run came for Pcnnfield when Miliard Hale carried the ball 23 yards for a score with 6:48 to play in the third. Boling ended the scoring for Pcnnfield with a one-yard touchdown run with 1:51 to play in the third quarter. Pennficld kept its string of consecutive play-off appearances alive with the win. end­ ing the year with a 6-3 record. Pcnnfield will play at Brooklyn Columbia Central in a Division 2 pre-district contest this Friday. See FOOTBALL, page 23 Shjpdir*anaOnTWtoud.ct/m I Thomapple Kellogg senior running back leaps over a pile of players at the goal line in between the Saxons' Steve Case (6) and Garrett Hanis (8) for a touchdown late in the first quarter Friday night. Ybema scored all five of the Trojans' touchdowns in a SO­ SO win in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Special off the Week $4 j| ft AM 02 CHEVY S-10 CREW CAB 4X4 VS. MCtlY EOUPPEO. ri.OOC MAES I OWNER. 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Fighting Scot sophomore Andrea Schedlbaucr raced past Way land 's Jessica Armstrong and South Christian’s Lori Burgess for the top individual spot. Caledonia's boys scored just 57 points. with two runners finishing in the top ten, to lop Wayland (73) and Bjron Center (79). Hastings was fourth with 83 points, followed by South Christian (87). Thomapple Kellogg (118), and Hamilton. At Caledonia, a threc-ycar title drought is something, and the boys had been looking towards this day for months. At the end of the school year last spring, the Caledonia boys held their annual year-end meeting. Thompson walked into the room and his boys had already written two things on the board, win conference-qualify for state. "They vowed through the summer to just run a ton.” Thompson said. "They deserve what they’ve earned." Fighting Scot sophomore. Luke Taylor. The Saxons’ Alex Kimble leads Thomapple Kellogg's Ethan Fuller and Keith Winchester around a turn early on during the O-K Gold Conference meet last Wednesday at Johnson Park in Grandville. Kimble and Winchester both earned all­ conference honors by finishing in the top ten. (Photo by Brett Bremer) who won the first three conference jamborees this season finished second to Wayland's Mario Fritz. Fritz came in at 16 minutes 58 seconds and Taylor at 17:04. Behind Taylor for the Scots. Alex TenElshof was ninth in 17:53. Justin Kucharczyk 12th in 17:57. Brian Wilder 14th in 18:12. and Dave Villerot 20th in 18:27 “Give the credit to all of them." said Thompson. “They worked their tails off this summer.” Hastings was fourth heading into the con­ ference meet, and held their spot with a pair of all-conference finishers. Alex Kimble and Ryan Bosma. Bosma was eighth in 17:49 and Kimble tenth in 17:54. The top ten runners in each race earned al I-conference honors. Behind Bosma and Kimble for Hastings. J. A. Singleterry was 15th in 18:13. Jesse Ellwood 16th in 18:14. and Dane Schils 34th in 19:25. Keith Winchester led the Trojan boys with a fifth place finish in 17:34. Ethan Fuller was 11 th in 17:56. David Ordway 27th in 18:55. Casey Barrett 36th in 19:36, and Lance VanPutten 39th in 20:03. Schedlbaucr was quick to praise god, her teammates, her coach, and even her competi­ tors. She won the girls’ race in 18:59 seconds, the only girl to finish in under 19 minutes. Armstrong and Burgess came sprinting in behirtd her to finish second and third respec­ tively. Armstrong nudged ahead of Burgess at the end to cross the line in 191)3.5. Burgess finished in 19:03.8. TK’s Rebecca Winchester was fourth in 19:15. Each of those four girls won one of the con­ ference jamborees this season. Schedlbaucr is the only one to win two conference meets. “I have to say. they are amazing,” Schedlbaucr said of the three all-state per­ formers who crossed the finish line behind her. “I have been able to just stand in awe of them all season, really since I started running in the seventh grade." Schedlbauer took a long moment for smiles, congratulations, hugs, and prayers with her senior teammate Kendra Ross. Ross was one of three Caledonia girls to earn all­ conference honors by finishing in the top ten. Caledonia was second overall in the team standings with 53 points, behind South Christian (37). “I wouldn’t have been able to do it without the team and our coach. ‘cause it was com­ pletely a team thing today,” said Schedlbauer. "Ellen set us up really well.” Stephanie Rossman was sixth overall (19:45) for head coach Ellen DykstraWilcox’s Caledonia girts, Allowed by Ross (eighth in 20:19). Kendel Grant (14th in 21:30), and Emily Rossman (24th in 22:27). That still wasn’t enough for the Caledonia girls to catch South Christian. South’s top seven runners were all in the top 17. and its top five vrerc in the top 12. Behind Lori Burgess. Kelsey Burgess was fiftl. in 19:21, Kaitlin Diemer seventh in 20:12, Anna VanWyk tenth in 20:40. and Katie Guikema 12th in 20:58. All Thomapple Kellogg girts’ coach stale finals at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. The Caledonia boys expect to have to add a third goal to their list, where they’d like to finish at the stale finals. Thompson called the boys' regional one of the weakest in the area. The Scots will likely be trying to give Grand Rapids Christian a run for its money for the regional title. No one is saying that about the girts race, which boasts the likes of the South Christian Sailors. Grand Rapids Christian, and East Grand Rapids. Other teams competing at GVSU Saturday include Byron Center. Grand Rapids Catholic Central. Holland Christian. Unity Christian. Lakewood. Wayland. Wyoming Park. Rogers. Zeeland East. and Zeeland West. Races begin at 10 a.m. Trojan runners who don't qualify for the stale meet won’t see their season end until the following Monday. Oct. 31. when Maple Valley hosts the Barry County meet at Charlton Park. The Saxons' Molly Smith closes in on the finish line Wednesday at the O-K Gold Conference meet. Smith' cut 33 sec­ onds off her time from the previous meet at Johnson Park, and finished 35th over­ all (Photo by Brett Bremer) Tammy Benjamin had to say when she looked at the final conference meet standings was. “unbelievable”. Behind South Christian and Caledonia, the Thomapple Kellogg girts moved into third place for the first time this season with 78 points ahead of Wayland’s 83. The Trojans and Wildcats share third place in the confer­ ence this season thanks to TK’s big day. Byron Center was fifth (133), Hastings sixth (162), and Hamilton seventh. Behind Winchester for the TK girts. Chaney Robinson was 15th overall in 20:34, Emma Ordway 18th in 21:40, Melanie Truer 19th in 21:41, and Kersta Gustafson 22nd in 22: 22. Gustafson finished 16 spots higher and 34 seconds faster than she had the week prior at Johnson Park to help the Trojans move up. Hastings was led by Tiffany Edwards who was 25th in 22:32. Alyssa Case was 31st in 23: 17. TK’s Gustafson wasn’t the only runner with a big Johnson Park improvement. The Saxons' Kayleigh Delcotto and Molly Smith both knocked more than hall a minute off their previous time. Delcotto placed 34$ Wednesday in 24:04 and Smith 35th in 24:16. The Saxons' other scorer was Rebecc- Davis who came in 37th in 25:19. The Caledonia, Thomapple Kefkgg, and Hastings runners will be back on the course when they run the Division 2 regional race hosted at Grand Valley State Un’versity Saturday. The top three teams in each race and top 15 individuals qualify for the Nov. 5 Hastings' Dane Schils cruises along the course at Johnson Park Wednesday Schils was the fifth Saxon to cross the finish line, and was 34th overall at the Gold Conference meet. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Trojans hold off Mason, for a while Full Service From Start to Finish! • 1 Hoar Photo Promising • Fid Color Copying • Addressing • Compieto Binding • • Lamtoating... and morel 1851 N.M-43 Highway Hastings, M 49058 (289) 945­ 9554 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Mason's fans didn’t know that the player they were taunting in the net Monday night in the Division 2 district tournament at Charlotte wasn't the Trojans' regular goal keeper. Most of them probably didn't know that the Trojans were playing with a new head coach either. Last year’s district champion Mason, which has 15 players back from a year ago, improved to 17-2-1 on the season with a 4-0 win over the Trojans in the district opener. Trojan head coach Christian Niles earned himself a red card in the contest with Wayland that began the O-K Gold Conference tourna­ ment Oct. 13. He was involved with the fol­ lowing game, a TK win over Byron Center, when he should not have been. Thomapple Kellogg athletic director Toni Koski took some of the blame himself, and said that in order to make things right Niles would not be coaching the Trojans for the remainder of the season. A couple Trojan players were also suspended from playing in the district opener. Junio' varsity coach Larry Jachim took over to guide the Trojans in their Gold semi­ final loss to Hamilton Thursday night, and former varsity head coach and TK teacher Todd McCrumb was set to lead the Trojans as far as they could go in the post-season tour­ nament. McCromb was the Trojans’ head coach before Niles took over in 2004. TK’s contest with Mason wouldn’t have been as close as it was if it wasn’t for the play of reserve senior goalie Mike McDaniel. McDaniel helped the Trojans rally with his communication and some big saves. The Bulldogs were clearly frustrated after controlling the ball in the Trojans' end of the field for most of the first 34 minutes of the game and only coming away with one goal thanks to the play of McDaniel. Trojan senior defenders Mike Texter and Nick Wilke, and even sophomore goalie Luke Bremer who was a jayvee call up for the post-season run. With 13:22 left in the first half a Mason comer kick found its way to the foot of the Bulldog's Ian Kato who blasted a rocket of a shot at the Trojan net. McDaniel made a great save on the first shot but the rebound found its way to the Bulldogs’ Sam Terman who fired an even harder shot into the net for a 1-0 lead. The Trojans held out as long as they could. McDaniel raced out of his net with less than a minute later to try and pull a lofted ball away from a crashing Mason forward. Mason's for­ ward got his head on the ball, but sent it over the net and sent McDaniel to the ground. McDaniel was replaced by Bremer, who made a nice play to cut off Mason's Alex Meimdorf on a breakaway with just over nine minutes to play in the half and force a shot to go wide of the net. McDaniel was all right and returned to the net a few moments later only to see Mason forward Dagan Hammar race past the last Trojan defender and tap a pass across the front of the net to teammate Dan Bacbelder who knocked it in for a 2-0 lead. TK could never get much offense going. The Trojans only real opportunities against the Mason net came on a couple of comer kicks and thanks to some fancy footwork by sophomore Sven Wells late in the game. Mason added goals on great shots by Terman and Stephen Mesko in the second half for the victory. Terkman made it 3-C less than eight min­ utes into the second half, after the Bulldogs earned a free kick just outside the TK goal box. He took one step forward with tht ball and then fired a shot that would have only been stopped if it was right at the TK kecpei. Mesko’» goal came on a long, well-phced shot. Thomapple Kellogg forward Sven Wells races up to try and get the ball away from Mason's Sam Terman in the second half of Monday night's Division 2 district opener at Charlotte High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 27. 2005 - Page 21 Lakewood’s chance at first district soccer win slips away in double overtime against Bulldogs Lakewood finally found its offense in the Division 2 district opener against very disappointed, but I for one was Ionia on Monday afternoon at I .akewood proud of them as they did generate a little offense and played a w hale of a game." High School, but the final goal off the said foot of a Viking found its way into the Gonzales. “All year long we improved wrong net. Ionia advanced to the district semifi­ nals against Lansing Waverly Wednesday and hopefully this will carry' into next year." with a 3-2 win in double overtime. Lake wood head coach Paul It was the third time in the game the Bulldogs had taken the lead. The two teams were less than four min­ The Vikings started the game with a utes from a shoot out when Ionia beat the three-man front to try and generate some offense, but the plan backfired. Less than Lakewood defense for a breakaway and fired a shot across the Lakewood goal just six seconds into the second half Holden Hummel broke down the Bulldog defense and touched a nice pass ahead to Nick Clancy who sent a blazing bullet of a shot from outside the Ionia penalty box to knot the score. It was the first of two goals for Clancy. The game turned into a back and forth session of attacks and counter attacks with the Vikings holding an edge in shots on goal through the final minutes. At the 10:20 mark the Bulldog offense mouth from kft to right just out of the ten minutes into the game the Bulldogs took a 1-0 lead, and outshot the Vikings found a little hole in the Lakewood defense to get off a very nice shot for a reach of Viking keeper Scott Cole. in the early going. we second score. Lakewtxxl came right back with nick came racing across to make the save on switched back to the formation that we Clancy again racing down the field beat­ what was sure to be the game w inning goal, but when he tried to clear it the wall had used the last two weeks which had worked for defense but not produced ing the last defender and placing the ball took a backwards spin into the Viking net. much offense." said Gonzales. Lakewood’s defender on the far side "Going “It was an exciting game the guys were into the second half This plan worked great for the Vikings. in the net to tie up the game. “Nick Clancy stepped up to the chal­ lenge and produced for the team." said Gonzales. “The w hole team again played with great heart to keep the game tigh» and give us the chance that we had to win." Regulation play ended in a 2-2 tie. The score remained that way through the first 15 minute overtime period. The Vikings played their last regular season league game last Wednesday against the DeWitt Panthers, and fell 3-0. DeWitt got the scoring started just over five minutes into the game. DeWitt crossed the ball over The Viking goalie's head. A Lakewood defender on the far side chest trapped it to save the goal only to have the Panthers get away with a two­ handed push that caused the Viking defender to lose control and the ball and went into the net. DeWitt scored again at the 28:03 mark w hen the Vikings had a miscue on defen­ sive assignments. Lakewood's defense Lakewood junior defender Kyle Root uses his head to the ball from getting any deeper into the Viking end of the field during Monday night's Division 2 district open­ er against Ionia on Unity Field. (Photo by Perry Hardin) held the Panthers 'til half. Lakewood out shaky in the second half and allowed a third goal just over a minute in. but after a few adjustments in personnel held DeWitt scoreless the rest of the game. "We had a few offensive attacks but could not turn them into any /cal scoring threat." said Gonzales. Cole had ten saves in goal for 1220%% RADIO SPORTS SATURDAY, OCT. 29TH - COLLEGE FOOTBALL Indian at M.S.UBroadcast time 11:00 am on 100.1 FM Lakewood, anc Scott Kirchner had three. Kent Stale a: WMUBroadcast tone 1:0® pm on 1220 AM --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IWX Lakewood senior Jon Skirvm moves the ball up field in Monday night s district open­ ing loss against Ionia. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hillsdale wins SMAA cross country titles, Lions’ Hall 4th Maple Valley’s Michael Hall was on the top five runners were all in the top nine. Hillsdale runners' heels Wednesday at the Albion’s Amelia Bannister won the girls SMAA Championship meet hosted by the race in 18:45. but like Maple Valley did not Hornets. have enough runners to eam a team score. The Hillsdale boys still took the champi­ Jackson Western finished second. onship with just 45 points. Albion w as second The Lions will see many of their confer­ with 60. ence rivals again Saturday when they take Hall finished fourth overall in 16 minutes 57 seconds. Hillsdale's Jeff Maxfield won the Jackson. Leslie. Hillsdale. Albion. Olivet, and part in the Division 3 regional race in race in 16:43. Maxfield's teammate Brandon Maple Valley from the SMAA will all be a Thomas was second in 16:46. and Albion's part of the 15 team field along with Addision. Mike Soltis was third in 16:57 just ahead of Pcnnfield. Bronson. East Jackson. Hanover- Hall. Horton. Jackson-Lumen Christi. Lansing The Maple Valley boys finished eighth as a team. Catholic Central. Michigan Center, and Quincy. Stockbridge's Justin Parks was fifth to lead The top three teams and top 15 individuals the third-place Panthers. Hillsdale's girls claimed a conference qualify for the Division 3 state finals Nov. 5 championship for the fifth straight year by Brooklyn at Michigan International Speedway in VOLLEYBALL Barry County YMCA 2005 Coed Volley ball Scores Dead Frogs 21-3 Prime Time 15-9 Sunsetters11-13 Bosleys 11-13 You Guy s Serve2-22 YMCA of Barry County Volley Standings A League Dig It29-| J&D Construction 24-6 Mike's Aces 16-14 Walker. Fluke. Sheldon13-17 Hastings Orthopedics 5-25 Ro/ema 3-27 B League Net Results 22-8 Ranger Die21-9 OTT/Hastings Bowl 16-14 Cascade Home Improvement 9-21 Progressive Graphics7-23 Meeting tonight winning the SMAA this season. Hillsdale's for YMCA city basketball league On Thursday. Oct. 27. the YMCA will be having a managers' meeting for the organiza­ tion of the 2005-06 adult city basketball sea­ son. The meeting will be held at the YMCA office (YMCA Camp) 2055 Iroquois Trail. Hastings, at 7 p.m. Each team that participated last year and wants to play in this year's league should send a representative. l-eague organization. rule changes, fees '2 DAY J249 I s299 1 21549’ n Carnival Premier Travel & Cruise Cherry Valiev Business Center • 7105 Broadmoor S.E. Caledonia. MI 4*2316-41311 (616) 554-030 and league starting times will be covered. Managers who want input on how the teams will be organized into different leagues must attend the meeting. There is a limit to the number of teams that can participate, so attendance at the meeting is important. Final deadline for teams to reg­ ister is Nov. 9. Team w ill be registered on a first come, first served, basis. The league is slated to begin the week of Nov. 14. For more information call the YMCA at (269) 945-4574 �Page 22 - Thursday, October 27. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Saxons face last year’s district champs in semi’s by Brett Bremer Division 2 district tournament at Charlotte. in the district semifinals this afternoon at 5 Sports Editor For 75 minutes Monday night the Saxons But the last ten minutes, the last five of the first half and the five minutes of over­ p.m. Mason defeated the Saxons in Hastings were beaten. They were beaten by the cold, time belonged to the Saxons (12-7-1) who last year in the district finals. 2-0. The the wind, the rain, and the Caledonia earned a 2-1 victory on two goals by senior Bulldogs improved to 17-2-1 on the season Fighting Scots in the opening round of the Brian McKeough to advance to face Mason by topping Thomapple Kellogg 4-0 in the second district game at Charlotte Monday. Hastings has two more seniors in its post­ season line-up than Mason (7 and 5). but the Bulldogs are the ones with the play-off experience. Last season’s Saxon team was filled with seniors while the Bulldogs were an outfit filled with mostly sophomores. Mason returns 15 players from the team that defeated Hastings a year ago. "Thursday, we can win that game too.” said Saxon head coach Brian Roderick as he hurried his boys off to the warmth of the locker room following the win. "1 don’t care who we face. Mason saw the old Hastings team last year, the one that got down a goal and then really fell apart. They only saw the new Hastings team for a few minutes out here today.’’ If this Saxon team had fallen apwl when it fell behind its season would be over. After 64 and a half minutes of scoreless play, in which the Scots controlled the ball for the majority of the time. Caledonia’s Eric Dune a sent a pass ahead in the middle Caledonia’s Mike Markee slides in to tip the ball away from the Saxons’ Daniel Secord in the first half of Monday night's Division 2 district opener at Charlotte High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) of the field deep in Hastings territory to streaking teammate Kevin Troost who Saxons Gold front. Travis Kirby scored in the second tapped it into the lower right hand comer of Conference season with a third place finish half, with assists going to McKeough and the net to put his team up I -0. The Scots didn’t settle back on defense in the conference tournament by defeating Wayland 3-0 last Thursday. Max Myers. with their lead. With just over five minutes McKeough scored two first half goals, with assists from Tolger to get Hastings in in the game. Bare made nine saves. remaining Caledonia earned a free kick just The ended the O-K The Saxons outshot the Wildcats 14-10 outside the Saxon goal box. Caledonia brought all but one defender up to try and get a second goal. Hastings' sophomore defender Justin BOWLING SCORES Wanland deflected the ball out of the Saxon end where McKeough was wailing. He raced up field with only one defender and the Caledonia goal keeper in his way. McKeough did his best to shake the last Fighting Scot back, but Caledonia’s defend­ er did a good job of pushing him towards the outside of the net. McKeough found just Saxon senior defender Dan Dimond sets himself to dear the ball up field in the first half Monday against Caledonia. (Photo by Brett Bremer) enough room to get a shot off from a sharp angle and sneak it underneath Caledonia goalie Andy West. 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Tolger wanted to be the one to score the goal, but the assist is just as good.’’ McKeough and Tolger wouldn’t have had the chance for their late game heroics if it hadn’t been for fine performances from Saxon sophomore goalie Josh Bare and HI AlTH^Bl.VICtS senior sweeper Dan Dimond "Our seniors have taken everything on their shoulders. They know they have to be leaders out there. Dan (Dimond) did a tremendous job of talking. We’re finally communicating out there.” Bare made 15 saves in the game, as Caledonia outshot the Saxons 17 to 12. West made nine saves for Caledonia. L Does your vision ■blur when reMtti ■watching TV, or ■ using the compa 'for long periods o time? You Could Be Suffering from "Dry Eyes” Please join us for a free • Dry Eye Seminar at: • Eye & ENT Specialists • 1761 West M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI • Wednesday, November 9 at 6:00PM Presented by Dr. Kimberly Norris. M.D. Learn the newest treatments available for dry eye syndrome. Please call to reserve your seat today at 945-3888. Light refreshments will be provided. eye & e.n.t. Specialists at 1761 West M-43 Hwy. Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-3888 i The winner of this afternoon’s contest will advance to the district finals on Saturday at Charlotte. Game time is set for I p.m. Eaton Rapids and Charlotte meet in the second semifinal at Charlotte this after­ noon. Lakewood eagers top an improved Fowlerville team Lakewood improved to 2-5 in the CAAC3 with a 53-44 win at Fowlerville Thursday night. Melanie Brodbeck had another good game for the Vikings, leading the way with ten points. Her recent offensive surge has helped the Vikings tremendously, along with her usual solid defensive play. Stevie Spetoskey and Amy Joostbems each had eight points for the Vikcs. The Vikings defeated Fowlerville by 40 points in the first meeting, and head coach Kate Pruminski expected the Gladiators to come out as a much improved team in the second meeting. Lakewood led by 15 points at the half, and won a slow third quarter by outscoring Fowlerville five to four. "We played a realls good game.” said Prominski. "It was nice, a lot of my reserves were able to get a lot of minutes.” The Vikings are off Tuesday night, and will be able to put the extra evening of practice to good use as they prepare for Thursday night's contest at home against Haslett and its suffo­ cating man-to-man defense. The Vikings are 6-11 overall. Tuesday Mixed Hastings City Bank 21-11: Consumers Concrete 18-14: Hastings Bowl 17-15; Yankee Zephyr I6.5-15.5;TVCCU 16-16; JAd Graphics 15-17; Walker. Fluke. Sheldon 13-19; Woodland Machine 11.5-20.5 Men’s High Gaines & Series - G. Heard 255; R. Corey 210; D. Risher 190; C Simpson 190. Women's High Games & Series: K. Dickinson 143. a' nftmrt Tuesday Trios Coleman Agency 17-11 . Trouble 17-11; 3 Lucky Ladies 14.5-13.5; CB’s 14 14. 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Hastings hosts Byron Center Tuesday and Wayland on Friday. Those arc the three teams that ended the first half of conference play in a tie for first place in the league. The Saxons hosted Greenville in a non­ conference contest and fell 57-42 to the Yellowjackets. Hastings has been plagued by slow starts this season, but not Thursday. The Saxons hung right with the Ycllowjackets in the early going. The two teams were tied at 23 heading into the locker room at halt time. The Saxons had a slow start to the second half however. Greenville outscored the Saxons 25-5 in the third quarter to pull ahead by 20 points. Shannon Irish hit two three-pointers and led the Yellowjackets with ten points, while her teammates Alicia Stein and Chelsea Winters scored nine points apiece. Hastings fell despite having the top two scorers in the game. Natalie Pennington led Hastings with 12 points. Dana Shilling had 11 points and Brooklyn Pierce ten for the Saxons, who fell to 5-10 with the loss. Saxon Sports Shorts Hastings’ Dana Shilling fades away with a jump shot in the Thursday night's non-conference contest against Greenville at Hastings High School. (Pixito by Perry Hardin) 8th Grade Giris’ Basketball The Hastings eighth grade girls’ basketball team traveled to Newhall to battle with Huskies Oct. 19. and fell to the Huskies 25­ 16. The Saxons fought hard forcing many turnovers with their press against the Huskies. A Newhall fourth quarter foul shooting fest pulled them ahead. The Saxon’s worked hard again on the boards to pull down a team total of 28 rebounds. The leading rebounder for this game was Brittany Hickey with eight, and was followed closely by Alex Wendorf and Ashley Purdun. Leading in steals for the Saxons were Wendorf. Hickey. Purdun. and Christy Engle. Brittany Hickey also was the high scorer for the team with six points. Wendorf. Kelsi Herrington. Purdun. Engle, and Allison Danis all contributed two points to the Saxon effort. The girls played their best game of the sea­ son Oct. 17 against the Byron Center Bulldogs. The team executed their press and defense well. The Saxon's scrapped on the boards for a team total of 38 rebounds. The team’s leading rebounder was Katelyn Graybill who pulled down seven. She was followed by next in high leading rebounders Wendorf. Kelsi Herrington. JcnaLeigh Bailey, and Bethany Sams. Engle. Purdun. and Herrington also helped spark the Saxon defense and led their team­ mates in steals. Scorers for the Saxons were Herrington with six points, Katelyn Graybill and Christy Engle who each had two. Kaylee Harris put in a free throw for one point, and Sams added four. The Saxons' Kati Dakin and Abbey McKeough race in to try and get the ball away from a Greenville player in Thursday night’s non-conference contest. (Photo by Perry Hardin) FOOTBALL, continued from page 19--------------------------------------------------------------------- —------------------------Portland 55, Maple Valley 20 by Jon Gambee Staff Writer Portland stormed onto the Maple Valley football field Friday with the force of a hurri­ cane and left in its wake a scene of destruction rivaling a Level 5. After washing over the Lions 55-20. they should change their nickname from the Red Raiders to the Sunami’s. If was brutal. It was ugly. It was embarrass­ ing. But guess whin? It was just one game. And if any game could get Maple Valley pumped for the playoffs which begin this week, this should. Both Portland and Maple Valley went into the game Friday with identical 6-2 recurds but by the time it was over, the Lions for the first time had suffered their third defeat in one sea­ son (not counting playoff games) since 1996. “We just didn’t play Maple Valley defense.’’ said Lion head coach Guenther Mittelstaedt after the game. “We have a lot of work to do to get ready for the playoffs.” Portland started early and scored often. On their first possession the Raiders came out throwing. Quarterback Mackenzie McGrady hit Joshua Klein with a 10 yard toss to gel the ball rolling and it was all downhill from there. Nine plays later Portland put the first points on the board with a five yard run by Thomas Stalter. Josh Goodman's extra point made it 7­ 0. Maple Valley started its first drive on its own 32 yard line but it stalled on the Lion 48. Matt Gam punted it to the Raider 23 and from there Portland began its second series, which was pretty much a mirror image of the first. With freshman sensation Travis Smith leading the way. the Raiders moved 77 yarns in nine plays with McGrady hitting Klein in the end zone from eight yards out. Goodman’s extra point made it 14-0. Portland rushed for 105 yards in the open­ ing period, while McGrady added another 58 through the air. Maple Valley, meanwhile, racked up only 23 total yards, all on the ground. The Raiders made it 20-0 with 7:52 left in the second quarter when McGrady capped a six play 21 yard drive with a quarterback sneak. On their next series. Maple Valley showed signs of life when Tyler Christensen broke free for a 52 yard scoring jaunt, but Portland came right back, going 80 yards in 10 plays. Dustin Hoppes got the touchdown from two yards out. In the third quarter. Maple Valley took a page out of the Portland playbook and began going to the air. Quarterback Matt Gordeneer was the catalyst, hitting Andy Roo' for an 18 yard touchdown pass with 8:44 left in the quarter and then following it up with a two point conversion p*ss to Adam Lampherc. Lampherc cadgin'the tipped ball in (he comer of the end zone, showing great concentration and g<x)d hands. Unfortunately, while die offense showed signs of coming to life, there was no stopping Portland. With Smith. Stalter and Hoppes sharing the load, the Raiders moved 65 yards in seven plays, setting up a four yard pass to paydirt from McGrady to Klein. Maple Valley scored its final points of the night with 2:56 left in the third quarter on a 35 yard touchdown pass from Gordeneer to Lampherc. With 1:44 left in the quarter. Smith scored on a 20 yard touchdown run and when Devin Cunningham scored from 28 yards out with only 10 seconds left in the period, it was all but over. The final score of the game came with 7:43 left to play when Glen Schafer ran in from six yards out for Portland. Portland finished with 566 yards of total offense. 441 on the ground. Smith led all rushers with 207 yards on 18 carries, while Stalter finished with 131 yards on 15 carries. Christensen led Maple Valley with 90 yards on nine carries. Now Maple Valley faces the challenge of the playoffs and their first task will be to get everyone as healthy as possible. “We’ve got a lot of players banged up. injured.” Mittelstaedt said. “We need to address that issue first. But at this point in the season, it is a problem that many teams face.” Ionia 14. Lakewood 7 Lakewood scored as many touchdowns as any ocher team this season against the vaunt­ ed Ionia defense Friday night, but one touch­ down wasn’t enough to get the Vikings by the Bulldogs and into the state post-season tour­ nament. Ionia held on through a scoreless second half for a 14-7 win over the Vikings on Unity Field. At 8-1 the Bulldogs will open the state play-offs Friday at home against Caledonia, while the Vikings see their season come to an end. “It’s just a stepping stone.” said Lakewood head coach Bob Veitch. “We’re getting the program turned around. We’re going to be play-off bound and it’s going to be a continu­ ing tiring." The Vikings were only 35 yards from tying touchdown in the final two minutes. Kyle Rowland picked up one of three Bulldog fum­ bles at his own 25-yard line and raced to the Bulldog 35. but Lakewood fumbled the ball away on its first play from scrimmage. “It was a tough loss for us.” said Veitch. “The kids played their hearts out. It was a great game. We had a couple breaks and they did. It was back and forth.” Ionia got the scoring started on a one-yard quarterback keeper by Trent Miller with 5:56 '.eft to play in the first quarter. The extra-point kick gave the Bulldogs a 7-0 lead. Lakewood came right back with a fine drive of its own. that culminated in a nineyard touchdown run by Eddie Phillips. Levi Phelps extra-point kick tied the game. Marty Geldhof added a two-yard touch­ down run for the Bulldogs late in the second q; tarter tu break the tie. Rowland had nearly as many yards on his big fumble return as he did carrying the ball against tix Bulldog defense, which hasn’t allowed more than ten points in any game this season. He led ti.r Lakewood offense with 59 yards on 18 carries. Phillips rushed 12 times for 27 yards. Lakewood finished with just 145 yards of total offense, with 126 coming on the ground. Ionia 330 yards of offense. 246 ot :• rush­ ing. Rowland also led the Lakewood defense with 13 tackles, and Phillips had ten. Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers * Lakewood News * Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News - Reminder • Weekender • Hastings Banner Over 64,000 Papers Distributed Every Week! Delton Kellogg quarterback Brian Diaz scrambles away from pressure in Friday night’s Kalamazoo Valley Association contest against Pennfield at DKHS. (Photo by Linda Boyce) 1351 N. M-43 Highway P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone (269) 945-9554 Fax (269) 945-5192 �Page 24 - Thursday, October 27. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Trojans hope breakfast gets them past Bulldogs were first and second in the 500 free w ith times of 6 04 .50 and 6:23.96 Other TK-Hastings winners were McClain in the I00 free (1:07.83). Kyleigh Sheldon in tlie div mg (196.85 points), and Warner in the 50 free (26.93 seconds). Thomapple Kellogg-Hastings' undefeated Rainbow swim season came tn an end last Thursday when the Trojans were lopped by Calvin Christian in Hastings 106-77. The Trojans set five new team records, but the Squires' Rebecca Veldkamp beat the Trojans in two of those races with Community Education and Recreation Center pool records and helped lead her team to victory . Chelsey Strumberger set new Trojan records with her lime of 2 minutes 27.57 seconds in the 200-yard individual medley and 1X18.34 in the 100-yard butterfly, but Veldkamp beat her in both races. She finished the 200 JM in 2:25.49 and the 100 butterfly in 1:06.93. Veldkamp also teamed up with Enn Vanoostvecn. Shelly Kars, and Libby Veldkamp to set a new CERC pool record in the 400-yard freestyle with a time of 3:58.08. TK-Hastings' Hoag set a new team record in the 100-yard backstroke with a lime of 1XJ8.I1. but finished behind the Squires' Sandy VanEnk (H)7 8O) The Squires did not have a diver compete, not that it would have been easier for anyone to beat TK-Hastings' Sh-ldem who set a new team record and became the first Trojan to top the 200-point mark with her score of 200.30 points. Kelly Frame was second in the diving with 179.80 points and Jamie VanDongen third with 145.70. There were two other victorious Trojans on the evening. Sutfin set a new team record in the 500yard freestyle with her first-place time of 5:59.72. Warner won the 50-yard freestyle in 27.17 sec­ onds. Hornets and Panthers win CAAC-3 C.C. championships at Lakewood High School by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thomapple Kellogg’s Chelsey Strumberger works her way to victory in the 10O-yard butterfly Tuesday night against Ottawa Hills. She won the race in 1:08.70. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Thomapple Kellogg-Hastings girls' swim­ ming and diving team's “secret weapon" this sea­ son isn't Brandi Sutfin in the 500-yard freestyle. Chelsey Strumberger. any of its young divers, or even Alex de Goa who surged to victory in the 100yard breast stroke as the Trojans topped Ottawa Hills 121-62 on Tuesday night. It's fiatmeal Swimmers, runners, and many other athletes like to load up on carbohydrates for energy before big meets. “I have this thing w here if you eat oatmeal in the morning, you're great for the day." said Sutfin who insists on regular Quaker oatmeal, none of the instant stuff. “When we beat Hamilton by two points. 1 ate so much oatmeal that morning I was almost throwing it up." Strumberger insists that the whole team has bought into the idea. “Yeah, everybody's doing it." she said. The Trojans arc even thinking about a team The Trojans' Kayla Romanak cruises along in the 100-yard backstroke Tuesday night. She finished third in the race behind teammate Tessa Kamp and Ottawa Hilts’ Kellyn Lappinga. (Photo by Brett Bremer) JM Mj( MJI*. aft 1*JI breakfast of oatmeal before the O-K Rainbow Tier 3 Conference Meet Saturday Nov. 12. A lot of hard work has combined with that oat­ meal to get the Trojans off to an 8-2 start this sea­ son and a 4-1 record in the O-K Rainbow. The Trojans have one meet left before the con­ ference meet, a dual with Byron Center which also sports a 4-1 record in conference duals. Calvin Christian defeated both teams and is 5-0 in the league. The conference championship is decided entire­ ly by the conference meet, but the Trojans would still like to taste victory at Byron Center. “I'm so nervous for that meet.” said Sutfin. “I’ve been nervous for it since August 15th (the first day of practice)." Byron Center which are a team made up of swimmers from Byron Center. South Christian, and Caledonia, took a tight victory over the TK girls last fail. There was nothing tight about the Trojans' big win Tuesday night in non-conference action. Ottawa Hills small squad couldn't keep up with the TK-Hastings girls. The Trojans won ten of the 12 events. placing three scorers in six and winning all three relay races. TK-Hastings finished first and second ahead of the Bengais in two relays, including the evening’s opening event the 200-yard medley relay. Audrey Hoag. Sutfin. Strumberger. and Mindy Warner won the race in 2 minutes 6.50 seconds, and the team of Courtney England, de Goa. Chanda Archambcau and Manssa VanWingcn was second in 2:19.30. In the 200 freestyle relay. Strumberger. Kayla Romanak. Sutfin. and Warner teamed >*p to win in 1:51.23 and Danielle Rosenberg. Jasmine Brown. Alexa McClain, and Erin Fluke were second in 1:59.10 TK-Hastings' victory in the 400-yard freestyle relay was earned by the team of Warner. Hoag. Sutfin. and Strun.bergcr with a time of 4:09.35. The Trojans' most overwhelming performance of the evening came in the 100-yard breaststroke, de Goa won the race in 1:22.42. and with team­ males Molly Wallace (1:22.92) and Tara Schoessel (1:28.23) touching the wall in second and third place. TK-Hastings finished first and second in both the 100-yard butterfly and the 500-yard freestyle. Chelsey Strumberger and Alccia Strumberger were first and second in the 100 butterfly with times of 1:08.70 and 1:21.89. Hoag and Lee Christensen Lakewood's varsity boys' cross country team couldn't catch the top three teams in the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 this fall fin­ ishing fourth at Saturday *s third and final confer­ ence jamboree, but hope to be one of the try three teams at this Saturday's regional meet. While th'- Division 2 regional race al Grand Valley State University may be one of the toughest in the state for girls. Lakewood head coach Jim Hassett thinks his boys have an outside shot at being one of the top three teams there. Their toughest competition will come from Grand Rapids Christian. Caledonia, and East Grand Rapids. Other teams competing at GVSU Saturday include Byron Center. Grand Rapids Catholic CcntrJ. Hastings. Holland Christian. Unity Christian. South Christian. Thomapple Kellogg. Wayland. Wyoming Park. Rogers. Zeeland East, and Zeeland West. Races begin at 11 am. The top three teams and top 15 individuals advance to the state finals Nov. 5 at Michigan International Speedway in Brookly n. Lakewood runners who don't qualify for the state meet won't sec their season end until the fol­ lowing Monday . Oct. 31. when Maple Valley hosts the Barry County meet at Charlton Park. Lakewood hosted its final meet of the season Saturday , when the CAAC-3 met for its final jam­ boree. The Lakewood boys finished fourth and Lakewood girls third. There weren't many surprises. “1 can t complain about it." said Hassett. “We Lakewood’s Baity Quint (left), Mike Piter (front), and Jason Sterkenburg form a pack in front of a group of DeWitt Panthers early in the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 jamboree Saturday afternoon at Lakewood High School. The Lakewood boys finished fourth in the conference this fall. just got beat." DeWitt's girls and Williamston's boys both fin­ ished off impressive league runs. Both teams had their top three runners finish first, second, and third. Jessika Blackport was fifth for the Lakewood girts in 20 minutes 9 seco ids and Dana Nichols seventh in 20:19 to cam all conference honors fix Barry County Lumber Barry County Lumber is sponsoring it s 1st Annual Customer Appreciation Event October 25th through October 31st Not only will we be offering unique offers, but we w>!l be giving away one blue spruce seedling with each pur­ chase , while supplies last & FREE pop­ corn! Join us for this special event. Blue Spruce Seedling G IVAWAY With any purchase while supplies last Customer October 25th-31st APRECIATION Days Lakewood senior Ashley Yager runs through the woods just ahead of team­ mates Sadie Catt and Ashley Piter at Saturday's Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 race. themselves. Led by Megan Murdoch (19:50). Allie Gawura (19:52) and Danielle Krause (19:55) who finished first, second and third DeWitt ended the day with just 26 points. Lansing Catholic was second with 68 followed by Lakewood 76, Haslett 87. Williamston 111. and Fowlerville 181. Brittany Raffler and Natalie Blackmcr were named all-conference honorable mention for Lakewood. Raffler had a strong race Saturday, fin­ ishing 16th in 21:46. Blackmcr was 23rd in 21:46. Ashley Yager was the fifth Lakewood girl across the finish line. She came in at 21:51. Lansing Catholic’s Liz Watson led the pack for much of the race and finished fourth in 20:06. Between Blackport and Nichols. Williamston’s Misty Pollok was sixth in 20:13. Williamston senior Chris Pankow won a sprint to the finish with sophomore teammate Dan Nix for first pl«*?c in ’he boys’ race Pankow came in al 16: 17.1 and hfix in 16:17.6. Hornet sophomore Matt Lutzke was third ir> 16'70. Jesse Schrock am) Michael Fonrcm were the first Lakewood runners .? finish. Schrock won another sprint to the finish betw-cn teammates and was 12th in 17:21.0. Forman flashed 13th in 17: 21.4. They both earned all-conferei.ce honors for their performance this season in the CA.4C-3. Jason Sterkenburg and Mike Pifer earned ali conference honorable mention for Lakevood. Sterkenburg was 17th Saturday in 18:13 and Pifcr 20th in iE:2L Billy Quint was the fifth Viking in. finis.iing J6th in 18:41. Williamston won the race by having its top five runners all finish in the top ten. Tyler Sharp was seventh in 16:54. and Dave Ash eighth in I7XK! The Hornets scored just 21 points. Lansing Catholic was second with 43 points. DeWitt third with 83. Lakewood fourth with 88. Haslett fifth with 140. and Fowlerville sixth with 150. Pankow and Murdoch were the overall individ­ ual conference champions this fall, •vhiie their teams each had five al I-conference runner. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-11-03.pdf c8f136825d31a2bebe9224ab08dd6b35 PDF Text Text hASTlKGS PUBLIC LiBRARl Hi '• - j. W-!' <GS Ul 4'asK- i»33 “The largest drug bust of the year” Lateness and no-shows are unacceptable “First big important game” for DK girls See Story on Page 3 See Editorial on Page 5 See Story on Page 21 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HastingsBanner VOLUME 152, No 44____________________________________________________________ Thursday. November 3. 2005 PRICE 50C NEWS Hastings man dies of Oct. 22 BRIEFS crash injuries Public school woes First Friday topic David Doozan, acting superintendent of the I jdiewood school system, will talk about the public school financing situa­ tion at the next First Friday session at noon Nov. 4 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Doozan has served as acting superin­ tendent at Lakewood since July, after Gunnard Johnson announced his retire­ ment. He was one of two finalists for replacing Johnson, but just last Monday announced he will resign as Lakewood’s assistant superintendent in January and seek employment elsewhere. Officials with the Barr)- County Democratic Committee, sponsors of the First Friday series, said they decided to invite Doozan because he is leaving in three months and will be likely to be exceptionally candid in his remarks about the current state of public education and its funding. Public education has faced many finan­ cial challenges over the years in Michigan and in 1994 voters approved a state-wide ballot issue then called Propc.-al A to shift the burden of funding schools from prop­ erty taxes to a 50 percent increase in the state sales lax. Though the gap between rich and poor disiricts has narrowed since then as a result, virtually all public school systems have faced massive financial troubles in the last five years because of the state’s economic downturn, which has caused a reduction in sales lax revenue. Doozan is expected to outline some of the problems public education faces and offer what he believes can be remedies. The First Friday series of forums has been held on the first Friday of each month since August 1989 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. by Jon Gambee Staff Writer Kenneth Ray McCrackin. 39. of Hastings, who was seriously injured in a one-car traffic crash Saturday. Oct. 22. died Sunday. Oct. 30. at Spectrum Hospital Butterworth campus. Preliminary investigation by troopers from the Michigan State Police Hastings post showed McCrackin was a passenger in a 1994 Dodge conversion van driven by 26year-old Steven Eugene Hani Jr. ot Hastings, southbound on Tanner l^ike Road. The vehi­ cle left the road at a high rate of speed and re­ entered the road no longer under the driver’s control, careened across the highway, where it struck an embankment, and rolled over sev­ eral times. Both Hard and McCrackin were ejected from the vehicle McCrackin was flown by Aeromed to See CRASH, page 5 The employees' parking lot at the Bradford White Corp, was almost empty last Wednesday afternoon, even though the second shift was supposed to be working. The plant was cleared out because of an undetermined threat and the Barry County Sheriff’s Department personnel were called in to investigate. Charges sought in Bradford White threat by Jon Ganibce Staff Writer A Kentwood man may face charges in con­ nection w ith a telephone theat made last week against the Bradford White manufacturing plant in Middleville. The Barry County Sheriff’s Department has completed its investigation and the prose­ cutor’s office may issue a warrant for an arrest. Authorities said a disgruntled former employee who had been dismissed by the company Oct. 5 may be charged with intimidation/stalking. using a telephone for harass­ ment or threats. They added the man has con­ fessed. but his name is not being released The Progressive Democrats of West Michigan will present a showing of the fihr ‘ Outfoxed” at 7 p.m. Tuesday evening, Nov. 15 “Outfoxed" ;s a documentary nlm that reveals what it’s like to work for Fox News and exposes the dangers of ever­ enlarging c.irporations taking control of the public's right to know. lire film will be shown in Middleville at the Thomapple Emergency Services Building. 115 High St. Guest speaker will be David T. Young, editor of the Hastings Banner, who will present remarks on the subject of media bias closer to home fol­ lowing the film. ‘Help for Hollidays’ sign-ups to begin See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 tion to the prosecutor’s office. Acting Barry County Prosecutor David Bannister said his offficc has the report and -vill release more information as it becomes available. He said assistant prosecutor Carrie Rapa z is handling the case for his office. According to the crime report compiled by the ’sheriff’s department, the man called Bradford White just before noon Oct 26 and said, “something is going to happen there, you need to gc’ the people out." The Barry County emergency 91! log showed the call from Bradford White was received by the See BRADFORD, page 5 City maintains cost recovery ordinance not extraordinary Progressive Dems to talk about bias “Help for the Holidays’ is the coordi­ nation of Christmas baskets for Barry County residents by Love Inc., in cooper­ ation with the Salvation Army. Those needing help this Christmas can fill out the necessary application at Love Inc. of Barry County between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m weekdays. First time applicants need to bring their driver’s license and Social Security cards of the family when they apply. Those who have signed up in previous years should just bring their pic­ ture IDs. People who are unable to come into the office during regular office hours should call Love Inc. at 269/948-9555 to arrange other possibilities. Individuals or groups interested in “adopting’’ a family needing help can call Love Inc. weekdays during office hours. because he has not been formally charged as yet Detective Sgt. Jay Olejnichzak. who w> the lead investigator on the case, told the Hastings Banner and the Sun & News last Friday that he has forwarded all the informa­ tion to the Barry County Prosecutor and is awaiting word to proceed. He said no arrest had been made yet. but that could change once the prosecutor's office finishes its inves­ tigation and review. Barry County Sheriff Dar Ixaf compli­ mented Olejnichzak on his investigation, say­ ing the detective worked quickly to gather the specifics of the case and forward the informa­ Toil and trouble! Sarah Piper looked like she was in "hot water" in her clever costume Monday night at the Woodland Lions Halloween party. Her costume created the illusion she was in the stew pot held by the wicked witch Gnzelda Piper used the pot to hold candy for the trick or treaters (Photo by Helen Mudry) by David T. Young Editor Local officials say they’re surprised by area media reaction to the City Council's adoption of a new cost recovery ordinance Oct 24 The ordinance allows charging fees to non­ residents or people who break the law when­ ever public safety services are required w ith­ in the BIRCH fire district, which includes Baltimore, Irving. Rutland. Carlton and Hastings townships, along with the city. City Manager Jeff Mansfield explained at the council meeting that despite some misun­ derstandings. no taxpayer living within the district will have to pay extra for such servic­ es as long as no law is broken. “As long as the activity was legal, there will be no expenses incurred." the city man­ ager said. "As long as they were acting in legal fashion, there's nothing to worry about." However, the new ordinance enables local municipalities to be reimbursed for public safety services rendered to non-residents or people who break the law. For example, if someone is caught with a meth lab. he or she could be billed for the costs of cleaning up the hazardous site. Or. if someone is driving drunk and causes an acci­ dent involving personal injury or property damage, that person could be assessed charges for police, fire or ambulance services required in the incident. Or. if someone chooses to bum leaves despite warnings ol high fire danger and the blaze gets out ot con­ trol. costs for fire services could be charged The Grand Rapids Press, in an editorial published Tuesday. Nov I. called the ordi nance “wrong-headed" and has urged the council to rescind it. The editorial went on to maintain. “While many cities across the country have cost recovery rules that seek to recoup the cost of ambulance transportation, the Hastings BIRCH ordinance goes further. It includes charges for fire engine pumpers, ladder trucks, tankers, rescue units and more. It’s certainly not a visitor-friendly policy." Mansfield said he doesn't understand the Grand Rapids newspaper’s concern because Hastings’ ordinance really isn't very different from many other ordinances adopted in com­ munities all over West Michigan He added that the ordinance adopted Oct. 24 by the Hastings City Council was modeled after rules approved in Rutland Township two years ago and Rutland’s is modeled after one of two towns in Ottawa County, either Hudsonville or Coopersville., adopted more than a decade ago. Mansfield also said nowadays fire depart­ ments are called to the scene of virtually every kind of emergency, so including them in a cost recovery ordinance shouldn't be sur­ prising. The city manager said he has heard a few objections to the ordinance locally, but attrib­ utes that opposition to misunderstandings. Rutland Township Supervisor Jim Canconfirmed that Hastings’ action followed his township’s and agreed that many other municipalities have similar if not identical ordinances. He cited rules that exist for Thomapple Township Emergency Services (TTESi in Thomapple and Yankee Springs townships. Mansfield said he wondered why the Grand Rapids Press decided to zero in on Hastings when such laws are relatively com­ mon. •We re not creating anything new here." Mansfield said. "We re not breaking any new ground. I don’t know why we arc perceived as being any different. "We do think it’s a common occurrence and there are many communities (across West See COST, page 8 Julie Nakfoor Julie Nakfoor chosen new prosecutor J-Ad Graphics News Service Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher announced Friday that Julie Nakfoor. an assistant prosecutor for Allegan County, will be sworn in as the new Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Monday. Nov. 14 Nakfoor. who lives with her family in Hastings, served as an assistant prosecutor under Dale Crow ley in Barry County from 1989 to 1992 before taking on her job in Allegan County, where slur has been an assis- See NAKFOOR. page 13 �Page 2 - Thursday. November 3. 2005 - The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Love Inc. of Barry County has been involved in coordinating local Christmas baskets since 1985 Flu vaccine now available to all Flu vaccine is now available to all citi­ zens at the Bany-Eaton District Health Department, corner of West Woodlawn Avenue and North Broadway. Flu shots will be given at the health department from I to 4 p.m. Monday. Nov. 7. 14. 21 and 28; and from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday. Nov. 9. at the Plumb's Grocery Store in Hastings. Flu shots cost $25 each. $30 for penumonia vaccinations and $20 tor tetanus shots. Those who go to the clinics for their shots should wear clothing that can enable easy access to their arms. Film on Wal-Mart set for Nov. 13 The documentary film “Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Prices.” will be shown at about 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Nov. 12. at the United Church of Wayland. The movie will start just after regular services, which start at 11 a.m. The church is located on East Superior Street, next to Steeby Elementary, not far west from the high school. Those coming from Barry County can simply take Bass Road or 135th Avenue all the way into the city and the church will be on the right. Blood drive set Nov. 7 in Delton A Red Cross blood drive is planned for 1 to 6:45 p.m. Monday. Nov. 7. at the St. Ambrose Church. 11252 Floria Road. Delton. Red Cross officials say there is a strong need for type O-negative bloodl. Anyone who is at least 17 years old. weighs a minimum of 110 pounds, is in rea­ sonably good health and hasn't given blood within 56 days ol the date of Monday’s drive is eligible to contribute. Volunteer blood donors should experi­ ence few problems giving blood after receiving a flu shot, thanks to screening tests used by the American Red Cross. The Great Lakes Region collects blood in 60 Michigan counties and supplies blood products to patients in 80 Michigan hospi­ tals. The Region is among a network of Red Cross blood regions across the United Stales with the ability to transport and sup­ ply blood products to areas of great need nationwide. The Red Cross is urging all eligible and new blood donors to make an appointment to donate and help maintain an adequate blood supply for ongoing and emergency medical needs. North Country Trail group meets The monthly meeting of the Chief Noonday chapter of the North Country Trail Association will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Nov. 9. at the Barry Township Hall. 155 E. Orchard St. in Delton. Everyone is welcome to attend. The North Country Trail is a premier footpath that runs from New York to North Dakota. Its most extensive section is through Michigan, including local towns and areas such as Marshall. Battle Creek. Fort Custer. Augusta. Yankee Springs and more. For more information about the meeting or about the Chief Noonday chapter of the North Country Trail Association, visit http://www.northcountrytrail.org/cnd/ or call Tom Garnett at 269-382-2561. Grief at holidays workshop slated Barry Community Hospice will offer a holiday grief workshop “Getting Through the Holidays” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Nov. 8. at the offices at 450 Meadow Run. Suite 200. Hastings. The educational session is designed to help those who have lost a loved one navgate and anticipate the problems that can be aggravated by the holiday season, which for some is not a time of celebration, but a time of cltallenge and added grief. There is no charge for the workshop. Anyone who wants to register to attend may call Barry Community Hospice at (269) 948-8452. Thornapple Wind Band restarting The Thomapple Wind Band will perform three concerts this season, in celebration of its 10th anniversary. Concert dates will be Dec. 4. 2005. Jan. 29. 2006. and March 12. 2006. The Thomapple Wind Band, under the direction of Dave Macquecn and Harland Nye. is a non-profit group designed to enrich the lives of its members and the sur­ rounding community. There is no funding other titan donations received at the con­ certs. The band will begin rehearsals from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays. Nov. 3. 10. 17. and Dec. I. in the Hastings High School band room. Rehearsals will continue. No auditions are necessary. The wind band invites any post high school age musician to come and share in this musical experience. Even string instru­ ments are encouraged to come give this a try. Although all instrumentation is wel­ come. the band needs percussion and clar­ inet players. The first concert at 3 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 4. will feature 'old and new but nothing blue.” says director Macquecn. A song combining Jingle Bells and Stars and Stripes will be featured, along with guest appearances from First United Methodist vocal choir, and organist, Mark Doster. For more information or to borrow an instrument call Kim Domke 945-9181 or Dave Macqucen al 945-8832. TK play planned for Nov. 4 and 5 This year’s Thomapple Kellogg High School play is “I Remember Mama.” a nos­ talgic look back at the immigrant experi­ ence based on the trials and tribulations of a Norwegian family in San Francisco in the early 1900s. The play will be performed Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4 and 5. at 7 p.rn. in the TKHS auditorium. Ticket order forms are available on the districts website at tk.k 12.mi.us. Order forms must be turned in with the money by Nov. 2. Tickets also will be avail­ able at the door. No reservations will be taken by phone. Tickets arc $4 each. This year’s cast includes Melissa Beard, Brittney Benjamin. Whitley Bremer, Chloe Brower, Jordan Chavis, Elena Gormley. Josh Jenkins and Shannon Jenkins. Also busy learning their lines are Jane Linsca. Stephanie Lukas, Nate Marklevitz, Kendall Moore, Miki Moore. Michelle Nesbitt. Sara Pappas. Jordan Petersen. Justin Petersen, Sam Scholtens, Kyla Sisson. Kassie Severn and Sarah Wenger. Student assistants this year are Katie Edwards and Kasey Reeves. The play is directed by Tricia Rickert. ‘Paws’ w/Cause auction is Nov. 5 Paws With a Cause will celebrate its sec­ ond “Bid For Independence" charity auc­ tion Saturday evening. Nov. 5. at the Canine Development Facility, on old U.S. 131 (South Division) in Moline. The silent auction will begin at 6 p.m. and live auction will start at 6:30. Tickets for this event arc $40 per person and $65 per couple, which will include hors d'oeuvres, beverages, an assistance dog demonstration and other activities. An auc­ tioneer will lead the bidding on a weekend retreat on Lake Michigan, use of a week­ long condo on Marco Island and many more items. To see a complete list of auction items available, log on to www.pawswithacause.org Proceeds from Bid For Independence will be used to train assistance dogs for peo­ ple with disabilities. To purchase tickets, or for more information, please contact Judy Miller at PAWS Headquarters either by phone at 1-253-253-7*297 or via e-mail at jmillcr@pausewithacause.org Progressive Dems to meet Nov. 9 The Progressive Democrats of West Michigan will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Nov. 9. at the Thomapple Township Hall. 200 E. Main St.. Middleville. On the agenda will be the ratification of the by-laws. All people interested in meeting others who are working together to create public policies to support human rights, economic equality and social and environmental jus­ tice arc welcome. Changes in CAA commodities program impacts Barry County by Sandra Ponsctto Staff Writer The Community Action Agency (CAA) of South Central Michigan has announced changes to its Commodity Supplemental Fix’d Program, which could impact hundreds of recipients in Barrs County. The CAA sent a letter last month to all the recipients of its Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) in Barry. Branch. Calhoun and St. Joseph counties staling that starting in December they will open five new food distribution stores to replace the current tailgate distribution sites in those counties. Starting Tuesday. Dec. 20. those who qual­ ify for the CSFP (pregnant or nursing women, or those with children under 6 years of age 185% below poverty level and senior citizens more than 60 years old w ho arc 130% below poverty level) in Barry County will be able to pick up their commodities from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. only at Thomapple Valley Church (TVC), 2750 S. M-43 Highway in Hastings on the third Tuesday of each month. The CAA will no longer make deliveries to the tailgate distribution sites al Maple Valley Community Center of Hope (MVCt OH) in Nashville. St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Delton. First Baptist Church in Hastings. Middleville United Methodist Church. Orangeville Township Hall and Pleasantview Family Church in Lacey. The letter sent to recipients stated that the change in the program was due in part to ris­ ing fuel costs. “CAA understands that a small percentage of clients may be inconvenienced by the reduction in delivery sites. However, we must take this adjustment in order to con­ tinue food distributions at their current level. The stores will greatly reduce costs for CAA. and allow us to continue this program.” Dianne Bowden, pastor of Nashville United Methodist Church and the executive director of MVCCOH. said that the change would create a hardship for many of the com­ modity recipients in the Nashville area. “It’s over (35) miles for a round trip and many of our people out here can’t drive or don’t have transportation." she said, noting that there were 97 people at the last commodity distri­ bution in Nashville. “If all those people could and did drive out to TVC. that would really use a lot of gas. ’ Bowden said MVCCOH. which coordi­ nates with the CAA for the CSFP to bring the Fresh Food Initiative to Nashville is looking into transportation and delivery options for the commodity recipients. CAA Associate Marketing Director Tony Garland said that the CAA is working with some of the coordinating agencies at thosc sites to accommodate recipients who cannot find transportation to the new stores. "Some of the agencies that coordinate with us have made arrangements where they will send someone up to the store or warehouse to pick up the commodities and then they will box them up and distribute them at the sites.” he said. Teresa Allen, the food and nutritional serv­ ice team leader at the CAA South Central office in Battle Creek said that the Battle Creek warehouse manager has confirmed has confirmed that Pleasantview Family Church, which regularly distributes 45 units each month, has made arrangements for their vol­ unteers to pick up commodities at the ware­ house and distribute them at the church as usual. "We have a couple other agencies who arc asking a lot of questions and arc talking to their clients to see what will work best for them but we don’t have any oilier confirma­ tions yet." she added. The secretary al St. Ambrose said she believed the person who coordinates the church's food pantry and commodities distri­ bution with the CAA was working on an arrangement similar to Pleasantview's. A representative from First Baptist Church in Hastings said the church has no plans to continue the distribution at their site after this month. "We just had an agreement to let them use our parking lol for distribution on the sec­ ond Tuesday of the month: we really weren’t involved in it,” she said. Representatives or contact people from the other three sites could not be reached for comment by press time. Allen also noted that people could fill out a form that would allow another person to pick up their commodities at the new store if they were unable to go to the distribution site themselves. “Really the store could work out better for a lot of people because it will allow people to come in and pick out the food they want from w hat is available, rather than just taking what we give them like in the past. If they hate green beans, they don't have to take them, they can substitute something else.” she said. “In Barry County they will also have volun­ teers at the store who can help people, like senior citizens, who have a hard time getting around. They will be given a check list of the items available and they can choose what they want and someone w ill get it and box it up for them and help them take it to their car if they need the assistance.” The letter sent to clients stated that they will still be required to bring their food card with photo identification to the store. After checking in they will be given a list of eligi­ ble items to choose from, then they will be able to shop throughout the store and pick out the foods they want. When they arc finished, their groceries will be “verified" and assis­ tance will be given to clients who need help carry ing them to their vehicle. For more information about changes in the CSFP. call the CAA of South Central Michigan (269) 966-2466 or l-(877)-4222726. Pine Rest is returning to Hastings Pine Rest Christian Men'al Health Services has announced it has opened a new clinical services office in the Hastings area, in the Internal Medical Associates Office of Pennock Hospital at 1005 West Green St. “This is a return for us to Hastings." said John Nielsen, cliniA manager of the Caledonia and Hastings offices. "|iy embedding internal therapists in the area; we arc hoping to be more available and responsive to our clients seeking behavioral health services and to our referral sources." Pine Rest offered services in Hastings dur­ ing the early 1990s. but discontinued them. Four Pine Rest clinicians currently arc on staff at the Hastings office: Grey Larison. Middleville official won’t be charged by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Former Middleville Village Councilman David Newman learned Monday. Oct. 31. in a call from the Michigan State Police that no charges will be charged against him. Newman had been accused of tampering with his water line to bypass his water meter, but the Barry County prosecutor's office had declined to issue a warrant. Once these charges had been made public during a Village of Middleville Council meet­ ing Newman resigned from his position. Newman says it is a relief "after going through this agony." He says it has been a trial and a test of his patience. He stressed that he would have preferred having the investigation first before the accusations against him had been made public. "I have put a lot effort into serving this community. It has been very rewarding." The state police had notified all parties of this decision Monday. Village Manager Ron Howell, who made the accusations public, says. “1 have not yet heard directly from the county prosecutor, but the State Police did notify me on Monday." Howell says he believes that the county prosecutor's office took into account the res­ ignation of New man from his position on the council in making the decision. “I understand that the prosecutor has many issues before it and I understand their making the decision they made in this case." Howell said. The Village Council meanwhile will be making a decision at its Nov. 8 meeting on a replacement for Floyd Bray, who resigned on Sept. 30. A replacement for Newman should be named at (he Nov. 22 meeting. The deadline to app’v for that position is Thursdav. Nov. 17. Bill Nesbitt also threatened to resign his council seal, but on Oct. 25 announced he will remain. Nesbitt has hinted that he may not show up for meetings even though he is officially still a member The three council members have made their moves several months after unsuccess­ fully try ing to oust Howell as village manag­ er. PhD. Judy Frocdtcrt, LMSW, Duard Warson. LMSW. and Pat Cassell. LMSW. This new office provides counseling services on Mondays. Tuesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. "We have always felt well-received in the Hastings community.” added Nielsen. "As'the need for our services’grows. we w ill take the appropriate steps to expand in the arsa." Anyone interested in scheduling an appointment should call (616) 891-8779. Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services was founded in 1910. Situated on a 200-acre wooded campus in Grand Rapids. Michigan. Pine Rest has one of the nation's largest staff of psychiatrists working w ith nurses, psychol­ ogists. social workers, educators, and clergy. This includes over 35 psychiatrists and doc­ tors. more than 35 fully-licensed psycholo­ gists. over 40 limited-licensed psychologists, more than 115 licensed masters-level social workers, plus 10 physician assistants and nurse practitioners. A recognized leader in mental health care. Pine Rest is one of the state’s largest organizations providing a con­ tinuum of services for all ages. This continuum of services includes pro­ grams of prevention and education; psycho­ logical assessment and testing; employee assistance programs and church assistance programs; outpatient counseling and therapy at 24 clinical locations in Walker. Grandville. Zeeland. Holland. Cutlerville. Grand Rapids. Caledonia, Kalamazoo. Rockford. Greenville. Hastings. Wyoming. Grand Haven and Muskegon, plus in Pella and Des Moines. Iowa; intensive outpatient counseling and therapy; psychiatric home health care; resi­ dential services; partial hospitalization (day treatment); a psychiatric/mcdical unit, and inpatient hospitalization. These services are provided through a joint operating agreement of Pine Rest, Saint Mary's Health Care and Metropolitan Hospital. Additional specialty services offered by Pine Rest include an ADD institute for the assessment, evaluation, treatment, and research of attention deficit hyperactivity dis­ order; consultation services for older adults. wb?re assessments and evaluations for patients are conducted on-site or in residential care facilities; co-occurring disorders treat­ ment for psychiatric conditions coupled with a substance abuse problem; eating rdcr/trauma trcalircnt services; psychijtric/medical unit, locatcc M Saint Mary’s for adults with both psychiatric and medical problems; Psychological Consultative Citnter. including psychological consultation, pa ton­ ality assessments, and neuropsychological testing; Center for Senior Care; Pine Rest Christian Homes, offering comprehensive mental health and residential services; Psychiatric Residential Services for adoles­ cent boys and girls; residential addictions treatment services for men and women; and a contact center, providing 24-hour. seven-daya-wcek access to Pine Rest clinicians. Rotary raffle raises $4000 for youth Hastings Rotary Club member Dave Jasperse pulls out the winning ticket in the local service group's tractor raffle. The winner of the tractor was Dave Hatfield. Winners of the dinner certificates were Tina Thompson and Dennis Bruce. The Hastings club raised more than S4.000 which will be used to help fund Rotary youth projects �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 3. 2005 - Page 3 Odessa Twp. millage vote next Tuesday Author Gary Schmidt (left) met with Delton librarian Edward Elsner ci a recent American Library Association meeting. Kids to read same book, meet author in ‘Barry County Reads’ by Patricia Johns Staff Writer “Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy will be in the hands of students 10 years old and older between now and February for this year’s ‘ Barry County Reads” program. As an added bonus, they’ll get a chance to meet the author, Gary Schmidt, on Feb. 12. Barry County Reads encourages the entire county to join together in reading discussions associated with this book. “Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy” was both a 2005 Newberry Award Honor Book and 2005 Printz Award Honor Book. In this novel. Schmidt tells the story of the friendship of Turner Buckminster, a minis­ ter’' son. and Lizzie Bright Griffin, a resident of a nearby island community founded by for­ mer slaves. Readers will be able to discuss themes of community, friendship and in a world changed forever by recent hurricanes, how communities arc destroyed or thrive. Adults are certainly welcome to read this book as well. Delton District Library's Edward Eisner met with Schmidt at an American Library Association meeting in Chicago. Elsner encourages book discussion groups, whether in middle and high school classrooms or local libraries to participate in this event. It will culminate with the author visiting Barry County to discuss his book. The author will speak Sunday. Feb. 12, in the afternoon at the Delton Kellogg High School auditori­ um. A reception will follow, including a book signing by the author and refreshments. Schmidt is the author of several non-fiction books for adults as well as stories and novel for young adults. He is professor in the English department at Calvin College and lives cn a farm in Alto with his wife and six children. Other books he has written include “Anson’s Way” and “Straw into Gold." which expiores what might have happened in between the Queen’s second and third guess and the story of Rumpiestiltskin. Barry County Reads is sponsored by all the libraries in Barry County. For more informa­ tion slop by one of the Barry county libraries. The Delton District Library. Dowling Public Library, Freeport District Library. George W Spindler Memorial Library. Hastings Public Library. Putnam Public Library and the Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library all are participating in the project, which is funded by grants. Odessa Township voters will have a ballot decision to make as they vote next Tuesday. Nov. 8. They will be asked to decide on a fire oper­ ating millage of one mill ($1 per $1,000 tax­ able value) for the period of 2005 to 2006. The estimated $94,162.07 raised is designat­ ed for a fire rescue vehicle for the Lake Odessa Fire Department. The truck would respond to fire, car crashes, medical calls and personal injury calls in the village and town­ ship. The diesel truck will be built on a GMC 5500 chassis. It luts four wheel drive allowing rescue personnel to get off the road and per­ form rescues in woods and fields. The truck will have all the rescue and med­ ical equipment and carry 250 gallons of water for fire suppression. “A four-wheel drive vehicle will be a great advantage for us," said Chief Jeff Sanderson. “It is more maneuverable around certain accident scenes and can help the ambulance with a rescue.” This truck will replace is a 1985 truck that has become unreliable due to its age. It is only two-wheci drive and is low to the ground limiting its use in snow or fields. It docs not have water-pumping abilities. If voters approve the tax. the increase would be $50 annually for a home with a tax­ able value of $50,000. The increase would be on the 2005 and 2006 winter tax bills. The voting will be done at the Odessa Township Hall on M-50 west of the village. Woodland to get new village hall by Helen Mudry Staff Writer The Village of Woodland soon will have a new building in which to conduct village business and store maintenance equipment and supplies. The old circa 1900 building was torn down last month and work has begun on the new 40-by-80 building. Village President Lester Forman said the council tried to salvage the old structure or pans of it They asked builders to offer an opinion on the best course of action. The builders said the century-old building was deteriorating faster than they could repair it. In fact, parts of the building were propped up with limbers. Morris Construction in Ionia is the general contractor and Doug Stowell is working as the sub -contractor. The building has been budgeted at $140,000. which comes from the general budget. The new building should be done in January. In the meantime. Woodland Township has let the village use its facilities for village business. This old house grabs your attention This home in the 900 block ol S. Jefferson in Hastings is a year-around eyecatch­ er as holiday decorations often adorn the landscape For this Halloween, tnck-ortreaters that made it out before dark may have dodged the rain that started around 7:30 pm. (Photo by Mark Cinco) Steelcase Foundation gives $30,000 to Hastings library The Steelcase Foundation has granted the Hastings Public Library $30,000 to be used for the construction of the new library on East State Street. The Foundation Board took action at its regular meeting Sept. 29. Susan Broman. executive director of the foundation, said libraries are of special interest to the board of directors. This grant will not be matched four to one by the anonymous donor because the match requirement was met on schedule by Sept. 1. “This gift is the second grant by the Steelcase Foundation into Barry County,” a library spokesperson said. “This is a signifi­ cant event because it indicates that the foun­ dation now feels that Barry County is in their service area. Steclcase employees can be jus­ tifiably proud of this gift." Employees of other major firms arc encouraged to talk their employers or corpo­ rate foundations about expanding their serv­ ice area to include Barry County. The Steclcase Foundation was established in 1951, with an initial deposit of $150,000 and $33,000 in stock to support charitable, educational, artistic and life-enhancing pro­ grams. Fifty years later, the foundation continues the legacy of giving established by its founders. While community needs have increased dramatically and contributions each year total millions of dollars, the foundation's mission has remained constant. The Steclcase Foundation enables a broad range of agencies and organizations to meet human needs, solve community problems, and enrich lives through the arts and educa­ tion. Foundation grants arc generally made to organizations, projects, and programs in the areas of arts, and culture, education, environ­ ment. health, human service and social wel­ fare. Special consideration is given to grant requests involving people who are disadvan­ taged. disabled, young or elderly. Citizen Planner sessions slated for Nov. 10,17 ‘Barns Calendar 2006' now available The "Bams of Barry County’ calendar for 2006 is now available tor $5 and proceeds from sales will go to the Louise Ann Stockham Memorial Fund for non-profits. Each month will feature one picture of a Barry County bam taken by area photographers in a picturesque setting. The bams calendar promotionis being spearheaded by the Barry Community Foundation. MainStreet Savings Bank, Pennock Hospital and the Thomapple Arts Council. This photo, "State Road Landmark," is by Janet Oldham of Middleville For more information, call 945-0526. Church Street to be opened by week’s end The final stamped crosswalk on Church Street (at Center Street) was poured last Friday, and the concrete used for this cross­ walk will be cured sufficiently by the end of this week to allow Church Street to be reopened in its entirety. The contractor intends to pour the cross­ walks at the Court Street-Jefferson Street intersection early this week. The contractor intends to then pave the Court StreetJefferson Street intersection by week's end. The Court Street-Jefferson Street intersection will reopen to traffic as soon as the concrete crosswalks have attained sufficient strength to support motor vehicles. Once the Court-Jcffcrson intersection has reopened to traffic, the contractor will shift his work to Jefferson Street-Center Street intersection. This is the last area to be improved under the current streetscape proj­ ect. As has been the case throughout the dura­ tion of the streetscape project, access contin­ ues to be maintained to all of the businesses and facilities in the downtown area. All of the public parking lots remain open and accessi­ ble. City Manager We welcome all to come down and view the improvements being made to our wonderful downtown. Michigan State University Extension’s Citizen Planner program is offering locally selected topics to the public in two sessions Nov. 10 and 17 at the Kellogg Biological Station Education Center. Carriage House in Hickory Corners. The cost for each session is $35 or both sessions for $65. These sessions will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Each “topic of interest' was selected by area planning and zoning officials in Barry and Kalamazoo counties. The program is delivered at the local level in conjunction with county MSU Extension offices. Barry and Kalamazoo County Extension staff worked with a committee of area residents, public officials and professionals to develop a program customized for the area. The topics selected arc: • Thursday. Nov. 10 — “Working Across Community Boundaries — Coordinated Planning." During this session participants can gain an understanding of the new coordi­ nated planning requirements, opportunities for joint planning commissions and other ways of working across community bound­ aries. There also will be discussion of suc­ cessful coordinated planning efforts. Speaker will be Kendra Wills, land use extension educator. Kent County Extension. • Thursday Nov. 17 — "Planning and Zoning for Water Quality." This session will cover the basics of waler resources science and the fundamentals of land use and water resource managemen’.. The session also focuses on protecting your water resources, human impacts on water, pollutants and runoff, tools for water resource management, and state and local regulations. Speaker will be Dean Solomon. Extension land and water program leader. Kellogg Biological Station. For more information, please call the Barry County Extension office at 269-945-1388. Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf Is shown with drugs and other property seized in a series of raids Monday night. Sheriff’s deputies, in an ongoing investigation, siezed 32 lbs. of marijuana, five weapons, two vehicles and a substantial amount of cash in the raids. The investigation was conducted by the Sheriff’s Department and Leaf and his deputies were assisted by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hastings and Wayland posts and by the Barry County Sheriff’s Posse. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Authorities score largest county drug bust of year’ by Jon Gambee Staff Writer Barry County Sheriff’s deputies have siezed 32 pounds of marijuana, a number of weapons, cash and other property in the department’s largest drug bust of the year. Deputies raided three locations shortly before midnight Monday, using search war­ rants in two instances and a parole violation check. The street value of the marijuana was estimated at between $32,000 and $48,000. Sheriff Dar Leaf said. "The quality of the marijuana siezed puts the value al between $1,000 and $1,500 per pound." Leaf said. “It’s not the largest bust in terms of property siezed. but in terms of the street value of the drugs, it is the largest bust by the department this year." Besides the marijuana, deputies siezed five guns, two vehicles and an undetermined amount of cash. No arrests have been made at this lime because the investigation is continuing. Leaf said. The Sheriff's Department handled the investigation and was assisted in the raids by troopers from the Hastings Michigan Stale Police post, the K-9 unit of the Wayland Slate Police and members of the Barry County Sheriff’s Posse. State Grounds has 2 concerts Two acoustic acts will be featured this weekend al the State Grounds Coffee House on State Street in downtown hastings. American Accent, from Cornerstone University, will perform at 8 p.m. Friday. Nov. 4. “This acoustic group has played here in the past and has always been very entertaining.” said State Grounds owner Bob Dickinson. On Saturday Nov. 5. State Grounds wel­ comes back acoustic artist Liam, is from the Mt Pleasant area and plays original folk. Music begins both evenings at 8 pm. There is no cover charge but there is a one drink minimum. �Page 4 - Thursday. November 3. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Foreign, military, anti-terror policies a shameful shambles Bush’s crimes are impeachable offenses To the editor: There is no graver crime than misleading a country into war. and then covering it up. Last Friday's indictment says Dick Cheney's chief of staff. Scooter Libby, ille­ gally obstructed the investigation into the White House outing of an undercover CIA agent. Valerie Plame Wilson. The ongoing investigation of Karl Rove revolves around the same charge. It's also likely that Libby was attempting to protect Cheney, who was a major architect in rushing to war. when he lied to the grand jury and the special prosecutor. Why did the White House leak a CIA agent's name? Possibly to punish her hus­ band. a former ambassador who had gone public with evidence that the Bush Administration lied about weapons of mass destruction and nuclear threats in the run-up to war in Iraq. The American people must know this important truth: This indictment is about a coverup of the lies that led our nation to war in Iraq. This was a crime against our entire nation, a traitorous breach in mir national security and could not poss*.bly be more seri­ ous. The Iraq invasion is the most deadly for­ eign policy blunder in American history. More than 2.000 of America's finest have lost their lives, and at least 10 times as many inno­ cent Iraqis have died as well. Add to that the long list of casualties, many who don't yet realize they will experience the terrible life-long effects of contact with depleted uranium weapons, both in their bod­ ies and their environment. This war has creat­ ed the terrorist breeding grounds now flour­ ishing in Iraq. The pace of attacks is accelerating: Amid much pomp and circumstance. Bush declared "Mission Accomplished" on May 1.2003. On July 2. he said. "Bring it on." Well, they did. By April 28. 2004. when the Abu Ghraib prison scandal broke, there were almost 1.000 Americans killed in Iraq. Then it really took off. Within six months, when the Bush?Cheney ticket got the go-ahead nod from American voters in November, almost 1.500 Americans had lost their lives. No matter how any citizen voted last year, now is the time to feel outraged and to hold these scoundrels responsible. Karen VanZalen, Hastings Theft of deer unsportsmanlike To the editor: Last deer season, in the fall of 2004. our hunting party experienced a sad and most despicable act on opening day of the firearm season. We hunt on private property in Maple Grove Township. Section 16. A young hunter in our group shot a nice buck and rack early in the morning of open­ ing day. He and another young hunter dressed the deer out and upon completion came to me for help to take the deer back to the house with my tractor. When we returned to the place it had been left, it was gone. It had been dragged through the prop­ erty line fence and tracks showed it was loaded on a pickup truck and hauled away. What a disappointment! This was not public hunting land where you might expect something like this to hap­ pen. but even then it wouldn't amongst true sportsmen. This was private property sur­ rounded by neighbors. We truly believe this sort of thing is not common in the rest of Barry County. Norb Polus. Maple Grove We now have proof we’re led by thugs To the editor: It isn’t every day that we Americans Icam that the very top officials running our gov­ ernment are nothing but a bunch of thugs. For more than two years now we have been hearing rumors about how a CIA agent. Valerie Plame, who worked on issues of national security, mainly on weapons of mass destruction, was outed by members of George Bush's cabinet. On Friday those rumors became facts when the over twoyear investigation, headed up by prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald, who was appointed by Republicans, gave his report on his find­ ings. Scooter Libby. Vice President Dick Cheney's top aide, now has been indicted on five counts, and presidential advisor Karl Rove, who some refer to as "Bush's brain." remains under suspicion. The real siory here is that George W. Bush and his cabinet sold this nation and Congress a pack of lies in order to get authorization to send our troops to war in Iraq. When these lies were brought to light by Plame’s husband, diplomat Joe Wilson, these people went on a campaign to destroy him by exposing his wife's identity as a CIA operative. They didn't care about jeop- ardizing the nation's security by exposing the undercover work Plame was conducting on monitoring atomic weapons availability in third world countries. They only cared about getting even with someone who had the audacity to print a story that explained how we were being lied to. Whether or not the investigation will get to the point of exposing the entire ugly mess is questionable. The thugs who are running things are still in control and will be fighting for their lives in an effort to keep as much of this hidden from the American people as possible. After all, lying to send a country to war is not a small offense. The American people deserve to know the truth and deserve justice. All of the thugs involved in this affair should have to answer to us for the atrocities they have committed. More than two thousand American lives have been taken and count­ less others wounded. Tens of thousands of innocent Iraqi civilians have been slaugh­ tered in George’s trumped-up war. When will it ever end and who will ever pay for this evil scheme? Patricia Wilson, Middleville To the editor: How has this administration brought us to a point at which our government's entire policy — foreign, military, anti-terror — consists of reaction? Let me count the ways. Afghanistan. After a good start in this all but inaccessible nation, with Taliban and the warlords in disarray (and Osama all but in the bag). Bush and his (so-called) advisors could­ n't wait for Saddam to irritate the European democracies enough for them to join us. made friends with the very warlords we'd been fighting, moved most of our troops out to Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, and began planning to overthrow the dictator who'd threatened his daddy (and controlled a major part of world oil reserves). Consequence: The newly legitimate gov­ ernment of Afghanistan is in control of only one province surrounding the capitol city. Kabul. Last year Afghanistan supplied 75 per­ cent of the worlds opium trade (a good part of it came here), and next year appears to prom­ ise more of the same. Taliban and al Quaeda attacks on U.S. and NATO forces in-country are increasing week­ ly. as are those on uppity women and other modernists. Bush claims this hell-hole as a new bastion for democracy in the Muslim world Middle East. For some (long) L.ne now. Two-gun Tex, Chunky. Rumpiestiltskin, and Lccza htve claimed to have a roadmap for peace in the mid-East. From what I can see on my maps, it's not all that far across the whole region, though the roads arc rough. They've been unable to demonstrate the right route for Islamic Jihad. Hezbollah other zealots in the region. Last week Iran's recently elected president called for erasure of Israel from maps of the region, as well as from existence — they're pretty deeply involved in the deaths of 2.000 U.S. servicemen in Iraq as well. Consequence. Look for more of the same for a long time to come. Our military is stretched to the breaking point, and unable to meet recruiting quotas (who wants to enlist for mismanaged opera­ tions to serve in a system where the only operational loyalty extends from the bottom, up). Ever increasing enlistment and re-enlist­ ment bonuses have failed to entice all but the most naive youth to the colors. Reserve and National Guard casualties (and calls-up) have never comprised such a high percentage (45) of the whole. A major part of the Reserve/Guard casualty problem may be laid to the poor physical condition and advanced age of many called back to serve. Remember the channel 8 film of the over-age, overweight soldiers called-up from Fremont? My comment at the time was "They're more likely to die of heafljailure than,of wounds." Recent natural totalities have clearly demons.rated what's likely to occur should several American cities come under coordi­ nated attack by terrorists. Thousands of fami­ lies have been broke -up and scattered to the winds, while scam artists (individual and cor­ porate) have bled millions, nay, billions, from the incompetent klutzes running FEMA. Some of the ripoff corporations active on the Gulf Coast acquired bad habits from lucrative no-bid contracts in Iraq. (Has anyone else noticed a close physical resemblance of the new(est) FEMA director and the new chair of the Federal Reserve to Czar Nicholas II? Like clones, right down to the wimpy voices and wimpier body lan­ guage. Both seem to be about as competent as their boss, who's about as competent as Nicholas himself proved to be.) Wannabee czars and slick-haired, ovr.weight. self-righteous felons. I realized people on the Gulf Coast were in serious trouble two days after Katrina struck New Orleans when Tex (finally back from vacation on the ranch) announced his cabinet had met, and. "We have a strategy." He com­ pleted his canned performance with the words, "It's hard work." (Where have we heard this line before?) PuWic Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. Administration insensitivity to modem day standards of decency, morality and probity has brought America to the lowest point in 230 years of nationhood. Questioned a month or so ago about ’.‘. here we stand in the "war on terror." Secretary Lecza answered, "about where wc were in the same time fr. me during World War Two." Others in the administration claim Afghanistan and Iraq as "new democra­ cies" where things are. "getting better every day." (Tell it to the mothers of 14.000 (plus) dead and wounded soldiers.) How about a reality check? Sneak attacked by the Japanese at Pearl Harbor, and within n few days at war with Japan. Germany. aud Italy, the nation responded with vigor. Three years and six months later. Italy and Germany lay defeated and in ruins (May. '45). Three months later. Japan joined her axis partners in the dust. The entire multi-front, aind world­ wide effort required but three years and ten months. In those days, when America said "war." she declared war. mobilized and waged war. What's really going on in Iraq? The admin­ istration "estimates" 30.000 innocent people have died. Two weeks ago the military report­ ed. "about 79 insurgents' had been killed in an attack by U.S. warplanes. Next day. reporters on the scene toki us 40 of them were women, children and old men. How many times have our troops returned to Fallujah to clean out "insurgents?" In case you've forgotten, the answer is four (we know of). Most careful observers outside of the administration believe at least 100.000 inno­ cents (and most likely many more) have been killed by us. or by insurgents. The same story is true of many other cities, towns and villages. The reason is, was. and will remain, we don't have the troops there to hold the ground we take. Each of these excur­ sions has cost soldiers — soldiers killed, sol­ diers wounded, soldiers losing arms or legs, or both. Soldiers diagnosed as suffering posttraumatic stress syndrome are commonly returned to combat, though they're a bigger hazard to their comrades than to the enemy. The rule, for Guard and Reserve, should be. "stay in shape, or slay out." Some sol­ diers there arc still not equipped with the best body armor available, many who are have been equipped through the efforts of family, friends and fellow citizens. At any rate, we're no closer to having a lid on the place than we were two and one-hal.' years ago. Every day another case of torture, abuse, or murder of prisoners breaks in the press, sealing the fate of any American (civil­ ian or soldier) falling into enemy hands. America's reputation for fairness and com­ mon decency is at an all time low. Lower than in the worst years of the Vietnam fiasco. The president's closest advisor \tbc fat man) is still under investigation irrae outing of CIA operative Valerie Plame. a»»d the spe­ cial prosecutor says he can (and may) be charged at any time. Chunky's chief of staff was indicted last Friday on five felony counts, two of which are lying to a grand jury and obstruction of justice. The investigation continues with hints from special prosecutor certain other elected and appointed white house officers arc alsu targets (Cheney and Bush were not excluded by name or office). Word is Cheney revealed the name to chief-of-staff "Scooter" Libby. Bush himself likely told Rove. (If my nick­ name was 'Scooter' I’d volunteer for Iraq just to toughen up my reputation.) A guy nick­ named "Scooter’ will probably be very uncomfortable in prison, and Libby is facing up to 30 years. The (Republican) Speaker of the House has been indicted and faces trial for money-laun­ dering. The (Republican) Senate Majority Leader faces (possible) indictment for insider stock trading. (He was so quick to condemn Martha for the same offense.) Zealots of the religious (far) right (as dan­ gerous to America as their Muslim counter­ parts) are upset about Chief Justice John Roberts; they're lividly furious over the most recently nominated legal nonentity. Democrats wont have to lift a finger to stop this one. since the lady in question, tn unspo­ ken agreement with her (mostly right-wing) detractors, b’s withdrawn from the contest. Polls show a huge slip in ratings for the administration. A large number of the 53 mil­ lion idiots who put Bush into a second term have had second thoughts (though far too late, of course). Plans for revising Social Security died at birth. So did Dubya's second term. Of the last four (that's 4) Republican administrations (Nixon. Reagan. Bush, ditto), three have been involved it the worst kind of political scandals - scandals touching the integrity of our constitution. Anyone alive at the time knows (most) of the din on Nixon — break-ins and black bag jobs, discussion of criminal acts in the While House, including political kidnapping and "rendering' (to use a term recently made infa­ mous by Dubya's bunch). Reagan's Iran/Contra dealings could have meant impeachment, but (most) senators and con­ gressmen were inclined to cut him a break since most knew he was (nodding off in cabi­ net meetings) in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. High ranking White House staffers were convicted of felonies in the aftermath. The first Bush mostly avoided criminal activity (at least while president, but probably not earlier as CIA Director and as vice presi­ dent under Reagan). He did. however, fall to squeeze when he had Saddam by the (prover­ bial) short hairs, leaving the rascal there to cause us grief, money, (many) lives years later. A few days after the attacks on Pentagon and World Trade Center, Tex stood in Manhattan's rubble reciting a line he rehearsed over and over and over while run­ ning away from danger points (the whole day) on 9/11. "This conflict was begun on the tim­ ing and terms of others. It will end in a way. and at an hour, of our choosing." A thoughtful citizen would be justified wondering in just what way. and when, he believes his promise will bear fruit It’s a promise more and more citizens want kept. To date we've seen only spinning wheels, no progress, one disastrous misjudgement after another, and now. felony. Larry Hamp, Hastings What about heating assistance? Senator Debbie Stabenow has introduced legislation that would provide a $500 tax rebate this year to families and small businesses for home heating assistance. She is also pressing Congress to fully fund the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. How do you think this legislation will help local families? The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 PiMMdo, Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacoba Fradwfc Jacoba President Vte Praaatont Steven Jacoba Sacrttaryrfreaaurw • NEWSROOM• David T. Young (Edtotj Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Edtof) Ray McKay, Hastings: Chris Willett, Hastings: Jennifer Clement, Hastings: Sbeiley DePriester, Hastings: Chris Gilbert, Hastings: Helen Mudry Sandra Ponsetto Patnaa Johns Brett Bremer Fran Faverman Kelly Uoyd Marcie Westover Jon Gambee • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • O*ss*ed ads accecMd Monday through Friday 800 im. to 530 "I think this is a good idea. I know that there are many families who can’t afford to make fuel pay­ ments this year and fami­ lies arc suffering." “This legislation sounds like a good idea to me. I think it will help families make ends meet." “I know people who have trouble with the cost of heating fuel and gaso­ line. I think it will defi­ nitely help." "This is a really good idea. Anything that helps out low income families will do a lot of good." "I think one of the most important parts of this leg­ islation is funding the low income home energy assistance program. If funds aren't available it hurts all of us." “1 think this is a good idea, but I wonder where the money to pay for this will come from, or arc tax payers going to be hit again?" Scott Ommen Dan Buerge Rose Heaton Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rataa. $30 par year n Barry Carty $32 par year n adpnng cartm $35 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send adt*«ss changes to P O BoeB Kasbngs Ml 49058-D602 Second Oats Postage Part al Hastings. Ml 49056 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 3. 2005 - Page 5 Jw My OpMtM Excessive no-shows, lateness unacceptable The comic Woody Allen once said. 'Eighty percent cf life is just showing up.’ Or was it Groucho Marx? No matter, the message is simple, but it seems to have eludes! a couple of public officials in Barry County. Most consistent of the two is Seventh District Barry County Commissioner Tom Wing, who has either been absent or lardy for almost one-third (32.6%) of County Board meetings dating back to the start of 2002. almost four years ago. Middleville Village Councilman Bill Nesbitt, the other offender, hasn't been absent or tardy a great deal yet. but be recently threatened to be a 'no show" the rest of his term, just because he doesn't like the way he's been treated. Wing has demonstrated a disturbing partem of being late or absent throughout his public career. If you look back to his cam­ paign literature, he talks about wanting to represent his continuency. He never says anything about when it's convenient. When voters select a person to represent them, they assume the candidate is ready and willing the accept the job and al) that goes w th it. like showing up to the meetings. You can’t be a good rep­ resentative of the voters and not attend the meetings in which the work is done If some personal issue has changed since the voters elected them, then they owe it their continuency to tell them tncy no longer can serve. And with Mr. Nesbitt, just because something doesn't go your way. that's just too bad. you can't decide to maintain the posi­ tion. but not participate in the process. You should resign and get on with your life and let someone el<e who has the strength and determination to fight the battle the job. It's not fair to the voters to have a seat filled with a no-show. Defenders of Wing insist he has some medical-related issues. If these issues have been going on for four years, perhaps he owes it to his constituents to let them know about it. When you are a pub­ lic servent. you give up some of the personal privacy you have as a private citizen. And if persistent medical issues, or the pressures of business cause him to be absent or tardy too often, then maybe he should think seriously about stepping down to allow a more commined person to fill his seat. If Tom Wing was late or absent working in the private sector in the same frequency as he has demonstrated on the County Board of Commissioners, he would have been terminated a long time ago. So why do his employers, the voters, tolerate his persistent non­ presence or tardiness? Some say it’s because they like Tom. he’s a good guy. Some say they understand he has other pressing things to do. My position is very simple. If you’re elected to a position you'd better have a really good reason for not showing up and if your absences total more than a couple of times each year, you’d better be prepared to explain to your bosses, the voters, just what’s going on. Which brings me to that quaint County Board custom of rou­ tinely excusing those who are late or absent, even when it isn’t clear why. at least not to their constituents. The board instead should insist on such old-fashioned values as attendance and punc­ tuality. unless there is a compelling reason. And once it is deter­ mined someone will be absent or late, his or her colleagues should provide the public with the basic courtesy of an explanation if an excused absence will be granted. The voting public deserves results, not excuses. At the very least it deserves information about what’s happening with their commis­ sioners. who were elected to represent them. As the late watchdog Ward Weiler so aptly and often told the board. "You work for us. not the o’her way around.” Mr. Nesbitt last week offered an unproductive twist to the atten­ dance issue. He decided against resigning his post but instead threatened to be a no-show because a previous councilwoman got away with it and as a protest because he doesn’t like the ways things are going now on the Middleville Village Council. No one should cut and run on a board, commission or council when things don’t his or her way. It doesn't make sense to “take your football and go home.” That’s the time to stay and stand up for what you believe in. The other answer to Nesbitt’s threat is that any public official who refuses to do his or her duty is liable for recall, and rightly so. The councilwoman he cited in his threat was ill and her term was about to expire.-so it was believed better to let.her term run out and have someone seek election to replace her rather than have a cost­ ly special election for a very brief partial tenure. Anyone who seeks public office should earn the trust of the peo­ ple he or she serves. The public official owes the constituents com­ mitment and hard work on their behalf One of the easiest ways to accomplish is the very simple act of showing up more than 90 per­ cent of the time, on time. Doing so makes a simple, but effective statement to the voters that you care and you take their businesses very seriously. If you can't do that, get out of the way and make room for someone who will. — Fred Jacobs, vice president. J-Ad Graphics BRADFORD, continued from page 1 sheriff’s department at 12:08 p.m. that Wednesday. All employees were notified shortly before ^ .30 p.m. and w^re told to vacate the building in^roediafety ajg^not to stop at their lockers for any reason. the Banner learned. Deputies Jeremiah Kimble and Joel Funk from the Barry County Sheriff’s Department were on the scene as the evacuation progessed and the entire plant was sealed off. Bradford White Plant Manager Eric Lannes has continued to flatly deny reports the com­ pany was the target of a bomb threat. When contacted Wednesday afternoon. Oct. 26. Lannes said police were called to the scene to investigate “a suspicious situation’’ and he could not comment further because of orders he received from officers at the scene. “Wc are just going by the directives they (authorities) gave us.” he said. “We have pro­ cedures and processes we use when a suspi­ cious incident occus and we were acting accordingly.” According to the sheriff’s department report, Lannes and the sheriff's deputies agreed "to act on the side of caution and empty the plant, canceling the remainder of first shift and all of second shift.” A K-9 unit, including state police trooper Toby Marshall and his tracking dog. was called in from Paw Paw to make certain the facility was secure. Lannes said Friday the company was com­ pletely up and running again with a full work force by Wednesday night. He added he would like to know who initiated the rumor of a bomb threat because, “they are being unfair to our employees, the company and the Village of Middleville... We take every suspi­ cious situation seriously and we follow set procedures to handle them ” Lannes added that the story reported in last week’s edition of the Banner was inaccurate. When the Banner first contacted Bradford White Oct. 26 for details about the evacuation of the plant. Lannes said the reason the employees were all leaving al that time was simply because of technical issues. “We are going through a procedure of checks and balances to correct a technical glitch in the equipment." he said at that time. He added the fact there were police cruis­ ers in the parking Io: was “a completely unre­ lated matter" and “just a coincidence.” The Banner, meanwhile, was told by sever­ al independent sources, including employees, that a bomb threat had been received at the plant and it was being evacuated and secured while a search team went through the facility, located on Lafayette Street in Middleville. Asked about the timing of the decision to send all employees home and the onset of police cruisers at the plant. Lannes said that the customary shift change is at 1:30 and it just “worked out well,” in that regard. An employee called the Banner at 3 p.m. that Wednesday and said he and the rest of the second shift were told not to report for work and the plant was being "locked down.” The Banner also learned that new security procedures were put into effect last Thursday morn­ ing. including a directive Freshman that all employees must pass by a guard and show identification bcfoie bring admitted to the plant. Bradford White, a manufacturer of water heaters; is Barry Cckftrfy’s largest employer with a work force of more than 1.000 people. — Editor David T. Young contributed to this report. CRASH, continued from page 1 Spectrum Hospital in downtown Grand Rapids, where he was listed in critical condi­ tion for eight days. Hard was transported by ambulance to Pennock Hospital in Hastings, where t»e was treated for non-life threatening injuries. Preliminary investigation has indicated alcohol and speed are believed to have been contributing factors in the crash. The occu­ pants of the vehicle also are not believed to have been using seat belts. It was reported incorrectly in the Banner last week that McCrackin was removed from life support Monday. Oct. 24. The incident remains under review of the Barry County Prosecutor's office to deter­ mine whether Hard will face any charges as a result of the fatal crash. To the editor: This letter is to commend the service that Justine McLean did for the libera! causes that she so fervently believed in and for the clear and persistent messages that she sent to the Letters to the Editor section of the Hastings Banner. As a community, we were fortunate to have such a citizen in our midst. The frequent let­ ters to the editor and signs displayed in Mrs. McLean's yard revealed her political persua­ sion. This position is one that she was unafraid to announce in a public forum. It also encouraged other like-minded individu­ als let their voices be heard and become more politically active. I was very saddened when I read Mrs. McLean's recent letter in which she announced to her readers that she was termi- na’dy ill. Despite her own seriously ill health, she continual to speak out for what she believed in. in this case, the freedom for Americans who are terminally ill to die with dignity, in their own time. I am sorry 1 waited so long to write this let­ ter. (In fact. I wrote the first draft of this letter earlier in the same day that 1 read of Mrs. McLean's passing.) 1 would have liked her to have known that 1 applauded her efforts throughout the years to give al) peoples of the world the right to live and die in peace, not war. My hope is that others take up her struggle for these very worthy causes and to continue to vocalize these causes in a public forum as Justine McLean did so well. Lisa Morgan. Hastings Commissioner Tom Wing is only human To the editor: I would like to lake this opportunity to respond to the recent allegations regarding my failures as a County Commissioner, as published on the front page of the Oct. 27 issue of the Banner. Like all other humans. I am not perfect and 1 hope my failure to attend every meeting and being on time for every meeting is not an embarrassment to my family, constituents and those that I do business with. It is not easy juggling a business, family and public serv­ ice. For this reason 1 hold public servants and especially my fellow County Commissioners in very high regard. My position on the issues of the master plan and budget are well known and immedi­ ately available with a simple phone call. Unfortunately. I was unable to attend either one of the meetings in question because I was at a doctor’s appointment that could not be scheduled any differently. I am truly sorry 1 was not available. Since taking the place of Emmett Herrington in 2000,1 have been the most for­ tunate county commissioner in the very best district of the county. I would like to extend my appreciation and admiration to the Baltimore Township Board and Johnstown Township Board for so adeptly handling the controversy surrounding the recall effort and CAFO issues. It is my understanding that at next month's Johnstown meeting there will not only be a representativt from the DEQ but also the owners of Halbert Dairy available to answer questions about this important topic. We must ill do our best to work together. Finally. 1 would like to apologize to my wife. Heather, for any anxiety or concern her initiation into Barry County politics has caused. Tom Wing. Commissioner 7th District. Barry County Halloween is for any age To the editor: My family and 1 live in the Middlevj’Je Downs. It is not unusual to have more t’um 300 trick-or-treaters because many come into town from the country. Considering then are over 2.000 kids in our school district. 3(0 is not comparable. Spirits are high and everyone is out to have a good, but safe time. Except for the smashed pumpkins last week.' the 'tricks' of Halloween are minima] in our community. Teenagers arc concentrating on the good things again this year and staying out of mis­ chief by dressing up and staying young at heart. I commend them for keeping out of trouble and not disrespecting anyone’s prop­ erty. My teenage son came home and told me there was a gray-haired man that told my son he was too old to trick-or-treat. This threw my son because he could not relate to doing any­ thing else on Halloween. My son stated he was not too old and thanked him anyway for the treat. As my son walked away, this man then told my son that he hopes he chokes an the candy! What kind of negative influence does this person have on our teenagers? My son was rau.er hurt by this comment. How many other steten.'ents did he make to the kids having fun Knd 'being good?' 1 would rather support the teens in their endear ors and know where they are and w hat they're doing, i wouldn't wish the 'tricks* of Halloween ot. anyone, nor do I believe instill­ ing in our teenager’s mind that they should be doing something else on Halloween night Cate Musselman. Middleville ^Institute logical education THURSDAY, NOV. 10, 2005 4 - 8 PM an early start on your shopping at our Holiday Gift Show. V Hastings High School is looking for a Girls Volleyball Coach for the 2005-2006 season. Rouble A Cookie cQ & Justine McLean’s letters will be missed x from a great selection of home decoraiives. nature books and guides, bird houses, calendars, and children's items. Many gifts are $25 and under. 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Mich. 49058 Senior Pastor: Rev. Wm. Clayion Garrison. Service Times: 9.00 am. and 11 DO am. & 6:00 p.m. (Small groups cm IM and 3rd Sunday nights). Wednesday: Christian Education Classes. 7 DO p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 10:30 am.: Sunday School. 9:30 am. MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLICCHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E Mam Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor. Phone 795-9030. Sunday Mass 3:30 pjn. First Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m. Confessions 30 minutes before Mass. Rosary Prayer 30 minutes before Mass. WOODLAND UNITED METHODLS*** CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O. Box 95. Woodland, Ml 48897 • 367-4061 Reverend Mary SchippersDeMunter. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m • Sunday School 10:30 a.m ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday al 9: 30 ajn. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995 Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007 Church Secretary­ Treasurer. Linda Cobb. Office hours. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10: 45 am Morning Worship: Sunday evening service 6 pm; Son Shine Preschool t^n 3 It 4); Tuesday. Thursday from 9-11:30 am. 12:00-2:30 pn; Wednesday 6 p.m. - Pioneers (meal served). Wednesday 6 p.m. • Jr. A St High Youth (meal served). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Mtg. PRAIRIEY'HXE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S M-43 Highway. Delton. Ml 49046 • 269-671-4193. Pastor. Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor. P->ger Claypool. Sunday School 10 a.m.: Worauip Service 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 pan.; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m. ST. TIMOTHY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 9X00 East BC Avenue. Richland. Ml 49083 Phone 269-629 9436 Eucharistic service every Sunday. 9: 30 a.m. "This is my body given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.' (Luke 22:19 NIV). Come share in the weekly Holy Communion - accepting Christ and being united with Him. sur­ rendering our lives to Him so that we may know His will and walk in His ways. We are located in a wooded setting, north of Richland on BC Avenue, between M-43 and Gull Lake Drive. All baptired Christians are welcome to partici­ pate in the Holy Eucharist. We believe that Christianity is a faith of inclusion, not exclusion. Therefore, you don't have to be an Episcopalian - just a believer. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH .301 E. Stale Rd. (Comer -f Slate Rd. and Bollwood St across from Tom's Market) Senior Pastor EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. "Member Church of the World­ Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling Wide Anglican Communion." 315 A Visitation. Don Brail. Phone W. Center St. (comer of S. 269-945-9121 Nursery provided Broadway and W. Center St). for all services. Sundays: Worship Church Office: (616) 945-3014. services 8:45 and 11 DO a.m. Kids The Rev Fr Charles P McCabe for Christ. 11 DO a.m. Worship III. Rector Mr F W'illiam SAINTS ANDREW & Service only for 3 A 4 yr. olds, A Voetberg. Director of Music. MATTHIA INDEPENDENT 5 yr-4th grade dismissed during Sunday Wornhip ■ 8 am. and 10 ANGLICAN CHURCH announcements. Sunday School am. Children's Chapel and 2415 McCann Rd (m_lrvi«).‘ *»««*»:» m Sunday services each week? 9115 ’ lives for Sunday Evening Service Sunday School al 10 a.m. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 am. a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy 6:00 p.m. Tueday, 10 a.m.: Communion the 2nd Sunday of SCAMPS (Seniors) Wednesday CHURCH OF THE each month at this service). 11D0 Mid-Week, 6:30 p.m.; Adults; NAZARENE a.m. Holy Communion (each Sing N' Share. Pastor's Class. 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm week), and Evening Prayer 6:00 Youth. 6th-12th grades, and Faith Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Morning p.m. (May-August). We have a Weaver Friends. 4 yrs. thru 5th Worship 9:45 am.; Sunday School weekly Wednesday 6:00 p.m. grade. Thursday: 9:30-11 a.m. 11DO a.m.; Evening Service 6 Even Prayer service and special Senior Adult Coffee Hour. p.m.; Wednesday Evening Holy Days services as announced Equipping 7 p.m. (please call the rectory for those GRACE LUTHERAN times). The Rector of Sa. Andrew CHURCH CEDAR CREEK BIBLE A Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. 239 E. North Street. Hastings. Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Huvtwick. The church phone num­ Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor ber » 269-795-2370 »d the recto­ Thurday. Nov. 3 - 3:45 p.m. Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. ry number is 269-948-9327 Our Clapper Kids; 5:45 p m. Grace Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.; church website is http://trax.to/ Notes; 5:45 p.m. Grace Notes; Worship II DO a.m.; Evening andrcwmatthias We are pan of 7.D0 p.m. Adult Choir. 7 DO p.m. Service at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday the Diocese of the Great Lakes Adventures. Friday. Nov. 4 - 12 DO Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m which is in communion with The p.m. Hastings Women's Club. United Episcopal Church of North QUIMBY UNITED Saturday. Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. America and use the 1928 Book of METHODLST CHURCH Catechism 4. Sunday. Nov. 6 Common Prayer at all our servicM-7« West Pastor Ken Vaught. 8: 00 a.m. A 10:45 a.m. Holy (616) 945-9392. Sunday School Communion; 9:30 a.m. Sunday 10 a.m.; Sunday Worship 11 a.m.; GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH School. Monday. Nov. 7 - 7D0 P.O Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 8950 E. M-79 Highway. p.m. Brothen of Grace. Tuesday. Nashville. Ml 49073. Pastor Don COUNTRY CHAPEL Nov. 8 - IDO p.m. Overeaters Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning UNITED METHODLST Anonymous. Wednesday. Nov. 9 Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship CHURCH 10: 00 am. Wordwatchers; 6D0 Time before the service. Nursery, 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowling p.m. Stewardship Committee; children's ministry, youth group, Phone 269-721-8077 Pastor Patti 7DO p.m. Holy Communion. adult small group ministry, leader­ Harpolc Sunday morning worship ship training. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED service 9:45 am Nuncry provid­ METHODLST CHURCH ed. Sunday evening “New ABUNDANT LIFE 209 W Green Street. Hastings. Ml Beginnings" starts al 5:15 with FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES 49058 Office Phone (269) 945­ meal. 5:30 adult small group, A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961 Office youth group, kids club. 6:30 praise the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M­ hours are Monday-Thursday 9:00 service. Covenant Prayer Group 66 south of Assyria Rd.. a.m.-Noon and 1:00-3:00 p.m. Wednesdays it noon. Thursday NashviHe. Mich 49073. Sun Friday 9:00 a.m.-Noon. Sunday noon Senior 'deals. Men’s group Praise A Worship 10:30 a.m„ 6:00 morning worship hours: 9:30 2nd and 4tfr. Thursdays at 7 p.m. p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club LIVE! Under the Dome Christ’s Quilters. Bible Study for hoys A girls ages 4-12. Pastors Contemporary Service. 10:30 Thursday, 7:15. Choir Thursdays David and Rose MacDonald. An Refreshments. 11D0 Traditional at 5:45. Coming in January, oasis of God's love. "Where Worship Service. Wc offer various exploring spiritual gifts Bible Everyone is Someone Special." Sunday school classes at 8:15. study. Church website: couaFor information call 1-616­ 9: 30 and II a.m. Chancel Choir tryclupelume.org. 731-5194 or I-517-852-1806 rehearsal is Wednesdays al 7 p.m., FAITH UNITED and the Praise Team rehearces on METHODIST CHURCH FIRST B APTIST CHURCH Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. 503 South Grove Street. Delton. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623­ Pastor Dan Cume; Past<»r Osborn. CHURCH 5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and Minister of Music. Ryan While. 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 11 a.m. Sunday School tor all ages Youth & Family Dave Wood Sr.. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. at 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Adult Ministries. 9:30 a.m. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 Services - 9.00 a m Traditional Sunday evenings. a m.. Morning Worship; 61)0 p.m.. Worship Services; 10:00 a.m. Evening Scrv.ee; 7:00 p.m. Sr. WOODGROVE BRETHREN Coffee Hour; 10:10 a.m Sunday High Youth. Wednesday Family CHRISTIAN PARISH School - Preschool through Adult; Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor 11: 2b a.m. Contemporary Worship High Youth. Prayer and Bible Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair Services; 6:30 p.m. Middle High Study. Choir practice Call Church accessible and elevator. Summer and Senior High Youth Group Office for information on MOPS. School 9:30 a.m. and Worship Meetings. Nursery care is provid­ Praise & Motion/Childrcn's Choir. 10:30 am ,«o summer Sunday ed for both services, and during Ladies Bible Studies Sports School. Youth activities: call for Sunday School! Visit us online at Ministries and Senior Luncheons. information www.fpcofh.org and our web log for sermons at http:// hastingsprcsbyterian.blogsput. This information on worship service com' is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescriptions’* 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 i HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan i HASTINGS - Roland M. "Mickey” Furrow II. age 64. of Hastings, died Monday. October 24, 2CO5 at his residence of cancer. Mr. Furrow was bom on March 15.1941 in Hastings, the son of Roland and Elsie (Rowlader) Furrow. He was raised in the Freeport area but moved with his family to Hastings while in high school, graduating in 1959 from Hastings High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1962 until 1965 and then attended Michigan State University, where he earned a B.A. in teach­ ing. In 1972 he completed a Master of Arts degree in guidance and counseling from Western Michigan University. He was married to Barbara Klein in 1967. marriage, ended in divorce in 1985. In 1986 he married Lynila “Joie" Perry, they divorced in 2001. but were planning to remarry. Mickey and Joie hosted three exchange daughters. Katerina Fiova from the Czech Republic; Natali Bonovac of Germany and Andrea Gosteli of Switzerland. He was employed for 32 years, from 1969 until his retirement in 2001. as a guidance c<® HASTINGS - Mr. Kenneth Ray McCrackin. age 39. of Hastings. Ml. died at 1:05 a.m.. Sunday. October 30, 2005, at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Campus, Grand Rapids. Mr. McCrackin was bom on June 25.1966. at Plainwell. MI. the son of Carl J. and Donna Jean (Lumbert) McCrackin. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools. He was marred to Candace A. Schipper on November 13. 1992. He was employed at McKinney Poured Walls Company since 1990, a job he especially enjoyed. Previously had various employment Ken was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, flower gardening, and car­ ing for his lawn. He thoroughly enjoyed talk ing and visiting with family and friends. Ken is survived by his wife Candace, son Tyelor Ray McCrackin, daughter Elizabeth Renee McCrackin. parents Donna and Carl McCrackin of Hastings, brother Benjamin Wayne McCrackin of hastings, paternal grandmother Frances Kennedy of Delton, and nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were maternal grandparents Edna and Ray Lumbert, pater­ nal grandfather Kenneth McCrackin and a cousin Amy Smith. Services will be held 11:00 am., on Friday. November 4. 2005. at the Thomapple Valley Church with Pastor William McCrackin offi- ‘ professional sports teams and»statc college teams and worked as the public address announcer for Hastings High School football games for many years. He was an avid jogger and walker; he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working in his yard. Mickey was also active in the Freeport Historical Society. Mickey is survived by his sons. Roland M. “Andy" Furrow III and Scott A. Furrow; daughter-in-law. Tatiana V. Furrow; grand­ child. Dariya K. Furrow; brothers. Brian M. Furrow. David F. Furrow, stuart J. Furrow, and Christopher W. Furrow. Preceding him in death were his parents and a brother. Thomas W. Furrow. A candlelight memorial will be held at 7 p.m. Friday. November 11. 2005 at First United Methodist Church, with Rev. Dr. Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. No funeral home visitation. Visitation at the church one hour prior to services and immediately following services, where dessert refreshments will be served. Memorial contributions may be made to the Roland M. "Mickey” Furrow II Hastings High School Scholarship Fund for college­ bound students. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wrenfuncral-home.com). I Lester E. Coolidye Jr. HASTINGS - Lester E. Coolidge Jr. passed away Friday. October 28. 2005 at Thomapple Manor. Lester was bom May 24. 1931 in Bethel Maine to Lester E. Coolidge Sr. and Lucille Goodwin Coolidge. Lester worked as a saw filer for many years, working at Stowell Wood Products and Hanover Dowell in Maine. He moved to Michigan in 1975 to work for his brother at a gas station in Battle Creek. Lester married Madelyn Diane Swan of Locke Mills. Maine in 1957 and they had five children; they later divorced. Lester was preceded in death by two chil­ dren. David Moses, and Kimberly Jean; his parents, and his sister Irene. Lester enjoyed hunting and fishing when he was younger and made many friends dur­ ing his stay at Thomapple Manor. Surviving arc his children. Pamela (Allan) Jarvis. Hastings. Barry (Lori) Coolidge of Oxford. Maine, and Scott (MyRandia) Coolidge of Hastings; grandchildren. Tina Marie (Brian) Schneider. Holliday. Florida. Nickcole (Scott) Derry. New Port Richey. Florida. Samantha Miller. St. Louis. Missouri. Jennifer Miller. Wyoming. Michigan, and Eric Michael Coolidge of Hastings; and four great grandchildren: brother. William (Mary Ann) Coolidge of Hastings and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Barry Area Community Foundation - Thomapple Manor Fund. Friends can meet with the family from 10 a.m. until service time. Memorial services will be held Saturday. November 5. 2005 at 11 xm. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Jeff Worden officiating, burial will be at Dowling Cemetery. Arrangements arc by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Gertrude B. St. Lawrence Venice. FL - St. Lawrence, Gertrude B.. 92. died on October 30. 2005 at Venice Regional Medical Center in Venice. FL. She was bom in Fall River. MA. was a homemaker and the widow of William Morris St. Lawrence. They lived most of their lives in Hxstings. Ml. and were parish­ ioners of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Survivors include a daughter. Barbara (Paul) Combs, of Georgetown. KY; a son. William David (Diane) St. Lawrence, of Venice. FL. two grandchildren. Laura Lee (Christopher) Irvine of Northport. MI. and Edward Grant Havens of Traverse City. Ml. and two great- grandchildren. Haven Lee Stcinebach and Daelin Xavier Irvine of Northport. MI. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. at St. Rose Church, on Friday. November 25. Burial will be immediately following at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Hastings. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Society or Hospice of Southwest Florida. 5955 Rand Boulevard. Sarasota. FL. 34238. uervices where luncheon will be served. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wrenfuncral-home.com). Memorial contributions may be made to donor’s choice of any neuro­ logical disorder charity. MIDLAND - Reva Arlene (Austin) Belson. age 81. of Midland, died Sunday. October 30. 2005 at her home in Midland. She was bom October 01, 1924 in Hastings, the daughter of John Austin and Edith (Moore) Bailey. Reva is survived by husband: Wilber B Belson. Midland; daughter. Rebecca and Mike McAleese. Calgary. Alberta. Canada; son, Harold and Pamela Belson. Midland; sister, Vemice Babcock, Cloverdale; half sis­ ter. Ethelyn Pung. Ionia; half brother. Morris Bailey. Kansas; grandchildren. Scott Belson. Kristy Belson. and Yvonne McAleese; Great-Grandchildren. Bradley Belson and Justin Belson. She was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter: Sharer. Belson. Visitation will be held at Bachman Hebble Funeral Service on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be held Thursday. 2:00 P.M. at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service with Pastor Ralph Cates officiating. Burial will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Battle Creek. Memorial tributes may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. Michael L. Strow Michael L. Strow. age 44. passed away unexpectedly. Sunday. October 30. 2005. Mike was preceded in deatn by his father. Max Strow. He is lovingly remembered by his children. Seth (Jenna) Strow of San Clemente. CA. Alli Strow of Okemos. Carley Strow of Allendale; his mother. Patricia Strow (McMylcr); his siblings. Mark (Susan) Strow. Gayle Strow. Max Strow Jr.; and his nieces and nephews. A time for relatives and friends to visit with Mike's family will be held from 3 to 3:55 p.m. on Thursday, followed by a funeral serv­ ice al 4 p.m. Thursday, November 3. at Cook Funeral Home (east building). 4235 Prairie St. SW. in Grandville. If you arc unable to attend the funeral or visitation you may sign the family’s Memory Book online at www.cnokfuneralhomc.com Alton D. .Armour was called Home by his Lord on October 30. 2005 surrounded by his family and friends. He was bom July 15. 1922 on the family farm in Delton, the son of Floyd and Vemice (Kelley) Armour. Alton married Evelyn Manning on January 3, 1940 and preceded him in death in 2002. He grew up in the Delton area and lived in Florida since 1973, returning to Michigan in 2002. Alton is survived by his loving and devot­ ed fiancee, Kathryn Herbert of Delton, and five children, Ronald (Mary) Armour of Hastings, Kathy (Jeff) Brownell of Hastings. Janice Lamie of Hastings. Bryon (Norine) Armour of Nashville, David (Cathy) Armour of Hastings; one step sister, Neva Warner, 18 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren. He was a World War II veteran 1942-1945. Alton was a carpenter all his life and took pride in a job well done. He enjoyed golf, camping, and spending time with his family. He will be missed very much by everyone who knew him including his adoring dog. Shadow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Prairieville Bible Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Nov. 5. at Prairieville Bible Church south of Delton on M-43. In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 3. 2005 - Page t Hastings Public Library to celebrate movie premiers Hastings Public Library is celebrating the upcoming release of several noteworthy movies. "Zathura," a sequel to "Jumanji," premiers in Grand Rapids at Celebration Cinema Thursday, Nov. 10, at a gala festival that will benefit Hospice of Michigan. The movie, based on the book by Chris Van Alb burg, will open in other theaters Nov. 11. It is rated PG for reasons of fantasy action, peril and some language. The National Aeonautics and Space Administration (NASA) co-sponsored the movie. Teachers and parents can find infor­ mation and enrichment activities at zathura.com. The Hastings library will have a display of Chris Van Allsburg Works on display, as well Neil J. Wilton WOODLAND - Neil J. Wilson of Woodland, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2005, at Pennock Hospital. He was bom November 4, 1925 to Neil and Mattie (Leavens) Wilson. Neil was employed at Barry County Lumber Company for 40 years before his retirement On May 14. 1950, Neil married Mabel Furlong. He is survived by his wife, Mabel; son David Wilson; and daughters, Sheryl (Mark) Remington, Lisa Wilson, and Kathi Marine. Also surviving, are his grandchil­ dren. Michelle (AJ) Robison, Dan Mazei (Jennifer Hart). Crystal Wilson. Tim Wilson. Emily Wilson, and Rebecca. Kristen, and Nick Marine; steer, Jesse Hubbel, brothersin-law, Richard Furlong, Russ (Irene) Furlong; sisters-in-law, Ingrid WilsonMorgan and Sandi Furlong; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Friday, November 4, 2005, at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m.. on Saturday at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Woodland Memorial Park. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice. as information about comets, meteors and other materials. "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" will open in theaters Friday. Nov. 18. The library will have a display of J.K. Rowling titles and will sponsor a "Name that Character” contest. During the week of Nov. 11-17. sixth-graders and above can obtain entry forms. Four win­ ners will be awarded Hastings 4 movie cer­ tificates. "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" is the fourth movie in the Harry Potter series. It’s rated PG-13 because of sequences of fantasy violence and frightening images. "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe." created by Walt Disney Studios and Walden Productions, will open on Dec 9. The movie is based on the renowiied series written by C.S. Lewis and fully approved by the C.S. Lewis Foundation. The library will be host for a special Narnia event for children Saturday, Nov. 19. It begins at 10 a.m. and will include games, activities and Turkish Delight. On Tuesday. December 6th. lire library will host Peter J. Schakel. « C.S. Lewis scholar from Hope College. Professor Schakel is Professor of English where he has taught since 1969. He has written six books on C.S. Lewis, the most recent. “The Way into Narnia: A Reader’s Guide.” This program is open to all ages and free of charge. Robert E. Noble HASTINGS - Mr. Robert E. Noble, age 82 of Hastings, died Tuesday, November I, 2005, at Battle Creek Health System in Battle Creek. Funeral services will be held at II a.m.. Saturday. November 5, 2005, at Wren Funeral Home. Visitations will be held Friday. November 4, 2005, from 6.-00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Jimmie and Theresa Bush celebrate silver wedding anniversary Becker-Bremer Paul and Yvonne Becker of Deford, Mike Bremer and Kathy and Craig Kenyon of Middleville, announce the engagement of their children. Nichol Becker and Brett Bremer. Nichol is a 1997 graduate of Cass City High School and a 2001 graduate of Central Michigan University studying for a Master's degree Western Michigan University in Grand Rapids. Brett is a 1996 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School and a 2000 graduate of Central Michigan University. Nichol is a Social Worker for Lutheran Child and Family Service in Grand Rapids and Brett is the Sports Editor for J-AD Graphics in Hastings. A December wedding is being planned. Dyes to celebrate golden wedding anniversary Barry Sheriff’s deputy tells tales of ‘Katrina’ aftermath by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Woodland Lions recently met to learn about Barry County Sheriff Deputy Kevin Erb’s trip to help with the New Orleans Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. Sgt. William Johnson also from the Barry County Sheriff’s Department, made the trip with Erb. Erb began his presentation with an apolo­ gy He had some pictures io share, but said he felt uncomfortable taking very many photo­ graphs of the New Orleans residents in their plight Erb was told Sept. 3 his new assignment for the next 12 days was to be part of the law contingency headed from Michigan to New Orleans. TheYc were 110 officers from all over the state — Detroit, Mackinac, Charieviox... The officers joined a convoy from the Department of Natural Resources carrying 50 loads of supplies on semis. “We had lots of gear, including our own fuel supply because we didn't know what to expect.” He said he felt a little sorry for the other drivers on the road as the convoy headed south. “They didn’t dare speed and were even hesitant to pass us. You know how you react when you see a car with a bubble on top ” By the time the officers got to Mississippi, they could tell something had happened. There were lines at the gas stations and the people just looked somewhat dazed. After a 23-hour drive, they arrived in Louisiana and were headquartered in a state Lori and Loyal Boulter celebrate 40th anniversary Lori and Loyal Boulter will celebrate their 40th anniversary with a party Nov. 5, 2005 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Jefferson Hail. Hastings, comer of Green and Jefferson St. Please come and Ik Ip my brother and I celebrate our parents marriage. We could not have asked for better role models when it comes to being married. They are still so very much in love. Mom and Dad always gave us the feeling of home and family. For questions, call Amy at 269-945-3478. Larry and Barbara (McCaul) Dye will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on November 6. 2005. They were united in marriage at the Evangelical United Brethren Church, in Lake Odessa, on November 6. 1955. In honor of their parents- grandparents. the family will be celebrating with a weekend northern getaway. Larry and Barbara have five daughters: Cathy (Mark) Johnson of Hastings, the late Brenda (Marty/Karrie) Cvter. Sally (Perry) Strimback. Karen (Tom) Kos^n acd Rachelle Dye. all of Lake Odessa. They also have 18 grandchildren and one and a r*olf great-grandchildren. Do Your Eyes Burn, Feel Irritated, or Water? Barry County Sheriff Deputy Kevin Erb tells Celia Demond and the Woodland Lions about his trip to New Orleans during the Hurricane Katrina disaster. police academy The first order of business was a series of inoculations and then the Michigan contin­ gency was sworn in as Louisiana police offi­ cers. Erb was struck by the utter devastation, the putrid smell and the absence of people other Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings. Barry County and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway Theresa (Healy) and Jimmie Bush were married November 1. 1980 in Bradenton. Florida. To honor the occasion, they will renew their wedding vows on November I, 2005 in Maui, Hawaii. They will celebrate with family and friends at the Elks Club on November 5. 2005. They have two children. Stacie Baldry and Jimmy Bush, both of Hastings; and three grandsons. Robert. Jacob and Eric Baldry. Hastings. MI 49058 than fellow law officers. He said it was an eerie feeling and reminded him of his military experience in Saudi Arabia. Erb’s first assignment was to help with the evacuation. For three or four days, the crew knocked on doors looking for people who still might be stranded and in need of help getting out. The temperatures were 98 and 99 degrees but the crew wore all their protective gear not knowing what to expect. The second week things had changed almost by the hour. He found he had more "down time ” One of the memorable sights were the 10- and 12-foot water lines on the homes Erb commended the New York City Police who were on the scene. They set their own agenda and commandeered a building for their headquarters. They did some of their work at night when the more criminal element in the city was out causing trouble. "There were so many relief agencies doing everything they could. FEMA (the Federal Emergency Management Agency) may have gotten a bad name, but they took care of us.” "Vicks (Vapo Rub) was my best friend." he joked. “Every hour I rubbed a little under my nose to help hide the smell of the water. How can you fight Mother Nature? And how can you fight the mud?" He said the officers were extremely cau­ tious about the water and the mud. "We were See KATRINA, page 13 You Could Be Suffering from “Dry Eyes” Please join us for a free • Dry Eye Seminar an • Eye & ENT Specialists • 1761 West M-43 Highway. Hastings, MI • Wednesday, November 9 at 6:00PM Presented by Dr. Kimberly Norris. M.D. Leam the newest treatments available for dry eye syndrome. Please call to reserve your seat today at 945-3888. Light refreshments will be provided. GYG & g.N.T. Specialists at 1761 West M-43 Hwy. Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-3888 �Page 8 - Thursday. November 3. 2005 - The Hastings Banner jinnies MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Next week is meeting lime for the local histori­ cal society. This month will be unusual in pro­ gramming. The three trees used to mount the Christmas memory balls will be on display. Names will be read for each of the ornaments. Family members who have provided them are invited to attend and to hang the ornaments. Comments will be welcome as they are hung. This venture has been very popular, making necessary the addition of two trees more than the original. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. in the new freight I house. The November Bugle has been sent to all members announcing this meeting and the coming Christmas Round the Town, which occurs on Friday and Saturday of Thanksgiving week. The Society held an open house last Saturday. The buildings are open on the last Saturday of each month and other times by appointment. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at I p.m. Saturday. Nov. 12. at the Freight Hcsre. The speaker will be Carole (Goodemoot) Reiser relating the story and history of her family in Woodland Township. They own two centennial farms on which the Funk and Reiser families set­ tled decades ago. Emma Funk then married John Reiser. The Funk family had some unusual people, including a photographer and an artist. Most such families produced another generation of farmers. The pictorial history of the Funks is unusual, w ith pictures of people at work and not just posed por­ traits. Visitors and guests are always welcome. The Women's Fellowship of First Congregational Church will meet next Wednesday. Nov. 9. The committee will be Doris McCaul and Betty Carey. Connie Teachworth will be the speak­ er. She will present a program on hats. The missions committee of Central United Methodist Church will serve a dinner Saturday. Nov. 5. for the public with an Italian menu. This includes spaghetti or mostaccioli. sausage or meat balls, bread. Italian cookie and dessert, sparkling grape juice. Serving is from 5 to 7 p.m. in Fellowship Hail. All proceeds go to the Lakewood Ministerial Association Benevolence Fund. The combined Woodland and Lake Odessa Central congregations will have their annual charge conference Sunday. Nov. 6. with their District Superintendent Benton Heisler at 7:30 p.m. in Central's sanctuary. New construction is changing the appearance of the village. The McDonald's rvstauranl on M-50 at the east edge of the village is being expanded both to the east and west. APEC is not expanded, but changes have been made The extenor has been painted. The offices in the northeast comer have had new windows installed. Do people remember when this comer was the loading dock for semi­ trucks? Imagine long truck and trailers maneuver­ ing into position on a busy farm-to-market road. Such was the case until the building was greatly expanded to the west so it covered the last half block of Johnson Street. Then the loading docks were relocated to the west portion with space to maneuver between the nocks and Tupper Lake Street. At that point, the northeast comer was enclosed and made into offices. There is a new high window to the north where none had been before. The office entry has a new metal awning bearing the APEC name on each end and the front with the street address for good measure. At Woodland the former municipal garage has been razed and new construction is taking place for a new building with the same purpose. On Bonanza Road across from the fair grounds, expansion is taking place to the extent of the prop­ erty on the north and well to the west. This is a multi-million dollar project. Those tank trucks bring in thousands of gallons of liquid eggs every day. They are made into egg products used at fast food restaurants. The egg factory on Portland Road near the 1-96 freeway in Berlin Township produces part of the eggs used at the Lake Odessa site. The ninth annual banquet of First Families of Ionia County was held Saturday evening at the Ionia County Church of Christ near the freeway. The catered meal was served in the multi-purpose room. There were displays of scrapbooks of past banquets and the members inducted each year. There was also a photographic display for viewing during the fellowship hours. A photographer was on site to snap each couple attending as they entered. Members were assigned specific tables so there was usually somehow and someone already known Health Line by Scott B. Brasseur, M.D. 1905 West GrccwStreel Hastings. Michigan 4905 Telephone: 269-945 24 19 Internal Medicine DEPRESSION I’m not having as much fun with the things that used to interest me. I was asked if I might be depressed. I don’t know, how could I tell? Unfortunately, depression has had a bad history. Until recently, depression was thought to be something that was "all in your head' and that you could "shake it off" or “pull yourself out of it". Depression is actually a medical disorder with a real chemical basis that cannot be “shook off" any easier than it would be to “shake off" diabetes or cancer. Although many of us have had episodes of sadness, grief or even a bad case of the blues, depression is much more than that. Depression affects your thoughts, mood, feelings and even your physical health. Two key symptoms of depression include a loss of interest in normal daily activities and a depressed mood. Other signs that also persist for more than a few weeks may include sleeping too much or not being able to sleep, trouble with concentrating and making decisions, loss of interest in sex, significant weight gain or loss, fatigue, agitation or a withdrawn slow personality and a low self-esteem. Depression can also be the reason for a number of physical complaints such as headaches, itching, constipation or diarrhea, dry mouth and even blurred vision. There is no single cause for depression but it does tend to run in families. This may suggest a genetic reason, but it may also be a shared environmental factor such as stress or illness. Doctors know that there is an imbalance of chemicals in the brain that seem to be linked to depression but it is unsure if the imbalance causes depression or the other way around. Either way, correcting those imbalances seems to dramatically help the symptoms of depression. Treatment will vary depending on the type of depression your doctor believes you have. It does not always involve taking pills and may just involve learning to cope with stress. It will be just as important to be sure and discuss your depression with trusted close family or friends so that you can call on them for help during setbacks. Scon Brasseur, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in die Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician for medical advice before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. <NMDn at each table. One visiting lady from Lowell spot­ ted Eugene O’Mara with whom she had attended her first three years at the Limerick School in Odessa Township Others from farther away rec­ ognized and greeted Marie O'Mara of Marshall. One gentleman came from California to be induct­ ed. He was accompanied by his Laux grandson. He was so elderly, his ow n father was one ancestor listed who was in this county by 1880. Five O'Mara siblings were inducted, thanks to research by Rosemane Hickey. There was one father­ daughter combination inducted. The speaker was Randy Gladstone of Mason, w ho did a fine program on the history ot photogra­ phy. He had excellent examples of several types which preceded pictures we see today. An added plus was having a Mr. Compton show a sphere of stone which was used for grinding com b/ Native Americans. It had been found by his father near the Grand River years ago. It was so heavy, it took his father three days to cany it home. How far could a young hoy carry a 40- pound rock at one time? June Gorman of Grant came to the rescue to iden­ tify it by name. The missing piece was the shallow curved tray on which the sphere was rolled to grind the grain. Mrs. Gorman staled she learned in an archeology class that the tray was broken when a woman died since that piece belonged to her alone. So Mr. Compton went home with a name for his famih heirloom. Velma Mutch was another local resident induct­ ed into first Families. She and Ann Fahey of Hubbardston share six of the same ancestors. Yet another update proket is ai Koops Funeral Chapel. The front is getting a new brick cover to match that of Union Bank next door. The brick continues around the comer like a wainscoting about four feet high the length of the building on -Second Street. Also, the south half of the double building will be getting a new'window. The entry was redone last year, along with the new sidewalk. The owners of Agri-Center farm at Carlton Center hosted a bam dance on Saturday night for adult and youth members of Central UMC. com­ plete with food, a caller, bonfire, music and a paved barnyard. Last w eek it was announced tn church that death had come to Mrs. Alice Johnson, formerly of Battle Creek, who had been a resident of Carveth Village in Middleville in recent months. She was the widow of the late Walla Johnson, a former luikc Odessa teacher, mother of Curt Johnson of Lake Odessa and a daughter. Local cibinct maker Mark Schmidt built the catafalque used for the viewing of Rosa Parks at Detroit according iw-tbc..Reminder and Grand Rapids Press. The Grand Rapids story emphasized that Brown Funeral home had a black piece, which was the preferred color. When Schmidt did not have that color on hand, he could retrieve one already sold tn Brown. Schmidt was quoted as say­ ing he began building mortuary furniture several years ago. When he heard about the multiple funer­ al services planned for the civil rights pioneer, he called the Swanson Funeral Home in Detroit to offer his services. The catafalque is a black plat­ form with four columns and satin bunting, similar to one used in the Capitol for presidents and other dignitaries COST, continued from page 1 Michigan) where you will be charged and perhaps you don’t know it." Mansfield said he has been told similar ordinances are in place in Kent County and the Grand Rapids City Commission is look­ ing into expanding such an ordinance. The city manager added that two of the most important principles of the new local law involve economics and personal respon­ sibility He said when people break the law and add to the costs of public safety services, they should share the burden. Carr said Rutland Township had adopted an ordinance two years ago to recover costs incurred with emergency equipment was called out. “It was never set up to be punitive," he said. “And when Hastings came to us and asked to include BIRCH in the ordinance, we readily agreed. We arc part of BIRCH and we adopted their ordinance with just minor mod­ ifications because a city is different from a township." Carr said that there are times when recov­ ering the costs to the county is justifiable. “For instance, when a power line goes down. Consumers Power asks us to go to the site and monitor the scene until they can send a truck to repair the damage. We could be there for hours waiting for a truck to come. 1 think that we are justified in sending them a bill. Maybe next time they will respond more quickly." Dave Middleton. acting fire chief for Thomapple Township Emergency Services, was out of town when the Banner attempted to contact him. Other townships that have such an ordi­ nance include Yankee Springs and Hope. “I know for a fact that townships in Kent County have an ordinance." Carr said. Caledonia Township does not have an ordi­ nance in place but arc considering it. accord­ ing to Fire Chief Brian Bennett. "Our Public Safety Board is looking into it." he said, "and we may adopt it in the very near future if the board approves it." — Staff Writer Jon Gambee contributed to this report. Seeds of hatred? Dear Annie: I’m worried about my 13-yearold son. •Brett." He Ls a student at a junior high where he is in the minority, and there are racially motivated issues on a daily basis. He always is on the defensive while at school and seems very angry about his environment. The other day. I found a Confederate flag in Brett's room. He said his new friend. "Tom." gave it to him for history class, where they just finished up a unit on the Civil War. 1 also found a drawing of an eagle carrying a swastika. When I asked him about it. he said it was no big deal. He claims he is not a skin­ head, neo-Nazi or member of a white supremacy group, but I don't like what I see. Brett has had a few verbal altercatic is in the past with boys of different races. He says the way they act makes him mad. but he can't give me any specifics. His anger is intense during these moments. It is confusing, though, because two of his best friends are African-American and another is Hispanic. I am looking for information that can help me talk to my son about Tom and the feelings he has toward those who are different. Worried Mom Dear Worried Mom: Brett sounds very angry, and he may focus on race as the cause of his problems. You need to talk to him hon­ estly and calmly about his feelings, and try to get to the bottom of his anger. Brett's school may have cultural sensitivity training available, or you can look into local church groups, community programs and the YMCA. You might also consider getting Bren involved in activities that not only will dif­ fuse his attraction to Tom. but also build up his confidence and self-esteem. Team sports often fill the bill, but also check out volunteer organizations or skill/adventure programs where Brett will feel useful, competent, empowered and even courageous. Good luck. Mom. Clean and dead Dear Annie: I know it’s a cliche dal .poth­ ers warn their children to wear cleat undci wear in case they arc in an accident and end up in the emergency room. 1 am an ER nui^e. and 1 want to tell people that we don't care what you arc wearing. Just recently, a lovely lady called her fam­ ily complaining of chest pain. Instead of phoning the rescue squad in her area, she took a shower, put on makeup and jewelry, and waited for Iter son to come and get her. Well. Annie, she made a very attractive corpse. We don't know if she would have sur­ vived had she gotten to the ER sooner, but we certainly would have liked the opportunity to try and save her life. Folks, we arc trained to give you immedi­ ate care if you need it, so stop worrying about your appearance. You can clean up later. ER Nurse from Virginia Dear ER Nurse: OK. readers, you heard it from the horse's mouth. If you need to get to the emergency room, don't dress as if you're going to be treated by the cast of ■Grey’s Anatomy." Just get there. Take off your hat Dear Annie: Wc eat out a lot. and it is appalling the number of men wlio do not remove their hats when entering restaurants and eating their meal. 1 taught my sons to remove their head coverings when entering a building or eating at a tabic because it was good manners. My grandson said his girl­ friend takes his cap off for him if he forgets. I say, good for her. It speaks well of her upbringing. Have men stopped respecting others, or what? - Florida Panhandle Mom Dear Florida: It may seem so. but wc sus­ pect they simply arc ignorant of the etiquette. According to Peggy Post, hat traditions may have originated in medi.val times when knights lifted their face guard to show who they were, or in the days of the cowboys when a hat was removed to show there was no weapon hidden underneath. It became a sign of respect to others and remains so. Losing the lice Dear Annie: My youngest sister, r ho lives with my mother, has had head lice numerous times in the past 18 months. When she first got them. I offered to help my mother with the removal process, because Mom could not sec the nits in her hair. As a result. 1 contract­ ed head lice. I cured myself, but my sister kept gening them. Just last month, she gave lice to me, my daughter and two others. I am worried that this will become a resistant strain of head lice and that she will infect more people. Arc there places that offer lice removal sen ices? I am hoping you can offer me some advice and perhaps a website that can give me some information. - Looking for Help in Neu York Dear New York: There are places that offer Ike removal, but you need to check your local phone book to sec if they are available in your area. If your sister is being reinfected at school, it should be reported to the school authorities, so a comprehensive lice check can be done for all the students. It also is possible that your mother is not doing a thorough job get­ ting rid of the iice. Removing the nits from the hair is not sufficient. Mom also must wash (in hot water) your sister's bed linens, towels, clothing, hats, brushes, combs, scarves, coats, toys, upholstered furniture and anything else she comes into contact with. Things that can­ not be washed should be vacuumed and/or sealed in plastic bags for two weeks. Please urge Mom to discuss the problem with the pediatrician. For more information, try the Centers for Disease Control at www.cdc.gov. and type "lice" in the search box. (Your letter made us itch like crazy.) Beard weird? Dear Annie: I am a 17-ycar-old young man. and this past summer. I began growing a full beard. 1 really like having a beard and have decided to let it grow extremriy long. My mother bates my beard. She hates all beards, especially long ones. She says most beards will only grow chest length and then stop, because it's nature's way of keeping men from having dangerously long beards. She says I should shave now and save myself the disappointment. My father, on the other hand, likes my beai.-i and supports my decision to grow it as lung as possible. He says beards grow about a 1/4 i»xh per month. And if I never shave or trim, in 60 years, mine could be 15 feet long. Thai's what 1 call s beard! I’ve never seen anyone with a beard longer than mid-chest. Do beards continue growing for a lifetime? - Want to Grow Dear Want to Grow: Accord:ng to Guinness World Records, the longest beard ever recorded was 17 feet 6 inches, bit iknt doesn't mean you will be able to ma ch it. While the average beard grows about three inches per year, individual growth varies You might, however, consider shaving (or at least trimming) when you need to look for a job. Research shows that employers prefer hiring the clean-shaven. In-law outlaw Dear Annie: You've printed several letters about the woman who was called an "outlaw" by her mother-in-law. I had a mother-in-law who made inappropriate remarks to me at family gatherings, because she knew I was much too classy to call her on it at the time. But later, when it was just the two of us. I held her accountable. Mothers-in-law like that make such com­ ments because they know they can get away with it. Those remarks are inappropriate and should not be tolerated. 1 reduced the number of family gatherings I attended to protect myself from such insults. The good part is. I make sure to treat my son-in-law well. He calls me "Mom." and we have a wonderful relationship. -- Been There Dear Been There: Your mother-in-law obviously wasn't saying those comments with affection. We're glad you didn't follow her example. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 6061L To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at wwwxneators.com. COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. �The Hastings Beene, - Thursday NovemOer 3. 2005 - Pege 9 < From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Financial FOCUS Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. Little Brick School House Avoid "Scary" Investment Moves It's Halloween. And. in all likelihood, you probably don't mind seeing some of the "ter­ rifying" costumes worn by children. However, outside the realm of trick-or-trick. you'll want to avoid something that is truly frightening: bad investment moves. Here are a few ideas for doing just that: • Don't chase "hot* investments. In the past few years, investing in real estate has been "hot." Low interest rates have led an enor­ mous number of people to purchase property not as a place to live, but as an investment vehicle. Their eagerness to become temporary landlords has been fueled by the belief that "housing prices always go up." But this just isn't true: housing prices have stagnated and fallen in the past, and they may well do so again in the near future, if that happens, many people will be paying mortgages on invest­ ment property with uncertain prospects -allloo-certain property taxes, leaky roofs and furnaces that need repair. So, whether it's investing in real estate or any other so-called "hot" market, don't rush to join the crowd - it may soon be full of people with regrets. • Don't always accept "conventional wis­ dom." When there's turmoil in the world, inflation is heating up and the financial mar­ kets are struggling, what should you invest in? Some would say gold. But on an inflationadjusted basis, gold trades at roughly the same price as it did in 1833. By contrast, from 1926 through 2004. large-company stocks recorded an average annual return of more than 10 percent, compared with the average annual inflation rate of around 3 percent for that same period, according to Ibbotson Associates, an investment research firm. In other words, it doesn't always pay to "go for the gold" - or for any other "nugget" of con­ ventional investment wisdom, either. • Don't fall in Jove with your investments. Generally, it's a good idea to buy high-quality investments and hotd'thtm for the long term - Little Brick School House - January. 195C future, or if the stock just no longer meets your needs, ge’ rid of it. You can almost cer­ tainly find better uses for your investment dollars. • Don't take a "time out" from investing. You can always find plenty of reasons for not investing: High oil prices, war, corporate scandals and more. But these problems, or ones even worse, have always been around and the most successful investors have been the ones who kept on investing, through good times and bad. • Don't forget your “emergency fund.’ If you haven't set aside six months' to a year’s worth of living expenses in a liquid account, such as a cash account or cash alternative. you risk jeopardizing your progress toward your long-term financial goals. Without this emergency fund, you may be forced to cash out some of your investments when you have tc pay for a new furnace, a major car repair or some other large, unexpected cost. Over time, all these "raids" into your investments can really work against you. By following these suggestions, you can go a long way toward eliminating those scary investment moves that can haunt your future financial security. This entire site Copyright C 2005 Edward Jones Secure Living on Beautiful Park-like 6.2 Acres boys and 10 girls. Salary. $20. 1893- 1894 - Teacher. Ray Hanyon. Little Brick School is remembered by Still no well. Salary. $25. 10 boys and student from last class eight girls. By Pat Craven 1894- 1985 - Kittie Ingram. BEAR CREEK VILLA is now (As remembered by a member of the 1895- 1896 - Two teachers are listed. Accepting Applications from Seniors* final class to attend it.) Laura McIntyre, age 21. and Oflina Little Brick was a little old country Honanus age 19 years. 13 boys and eight For HUD, Section 8 Subsidized schoolhouse. The first bell was rung by girls. Small library- eight books. Opening pulling a rope hanging inside the door. exercise Lord’s Prayer. Salary is $18. 1-bedroom Apartments When the first bell rang at about ten to Perhaps one couldn’t finish the year and nine, you went to immediately stop what the other teacher was hired. Come see if you qualify for 30% of you were doing and rush in to take your 1896- 1897 - Dora Arehart. age 26. seat. Inside there would be one main Wage $2O-$25. 10 boys and nine girls. Median Income Rent! room and a coat room on either side of Term began Aug. 30. 1896. Library eight (♦Must be age 55+ and meet Income Guidelines) the entry way (one for girls, one for volumes. boys). In the very front of the school 1897- 1898 - Frank Ingram, age 19. there was a rest room on either side of the Salary, $16-$25. 14 boys and 11 girls. Call (616) 693-2271 TODAY for information. little hall with a sink at one end. 1898- 1899- Edith Kohler is the teacher, In my first year (beginners’), my class age 21, has had 16 months experience. was the biggest one in the school. We had Salary. $18 a month. School started Sept. seven kids. By the time the fifth year 12, 1898. Library, 12 volumes. rive 179 E. Ferney f=f • (fourth grade) rolled round, our class had grades. 1899- 1906 - No listing. dwindled to five students, but we still but "long term" doesn't necessarily mean Clarksville, MI 48815 were the largest class. 1907- 1908 - Mabel Yeckley Roush. "forever." For example, if you have devel­ Every Christmas and Easter, we put on 1908- 1909 - Mary Robinson. oped significant concerns about a stock's a performance for our parents. There 1909- 1910 - Emily Edger. were pieces to be recited, songs to be 1910- 1911 - Emily sung, and at Christmas there was always Edger. Santa and his many presents. Once a year 1911-1913 - Maude the whole school, including their fami­ (Woolston) (Smith) Cole. 1913- 1914 Mrs. lies, would go roller skating at the rink we had rented. That was always a remem­ Bertha (Ferris) Leonard. bered event. 1914- 1915 - Hildred In everyday school life, everyone, - Roush. 1915- 1916 - Birdie including the big seventh and eighthgradeis, would have two recesses. Dryer. 1916- 1917 - Mary Playing on the three swings, the teeterFamilies that could go anywhere, count on Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Jo Ann Clem. totter, and the merry-go-round were Andrus/Maude Smith. 1917- 1918 - Florence always the main noon hour and recess events. Cook. “I was in to see Dr. Flohr for a routine exam when he found that I had cataracts. 1 was uncomfortable with 1918- 1920-Mrs. Hazel The morning usually consisted of the the thought of having surgery done on my eyes, but he was very patient, knowledgeable and encouraging with hardest work, while part of the afternoon (McCain) Douglas. was spent in music. Every teacher knew 1920- 1921 - Laura me. 1 had the surgery and WOW, what a difference in my vision. Things looked so bright and colorful I was how to play the school piano, and most Peck. so glad I had it done. 1 was very impressed with the surgical team and the way they worked together, and with 1921- 1922-Mrs. Laura kids much preferred singing to arith­ the bouquet of flowers that Dr. Flohr’s office sent to me right after surgery.” metic. English, reading, or penmanship. McIntyre. During the summer recess, the teacher 1922- 1923 - Ethel sometimes changed into slacks like us Harshberger. Find out how Pennock Health Services can be your family's 1923- 1924 - Mary kids, and played hide-and-go-seek. That partner for personal, professional, progressive care. To learn more was usually in the afternoon when the Waters. or to find a Pennock affiliated physician, call us at (269) 945-1749. first two grades had gone home for the 1924- 1925 - Bernice day. In the winter everyone went sliding, Texter. 1925- 1947 - Phyllis which was lots of fun. The last two years the school bought a (Edger) Craig. It’s Our Pledge... flagpole, which was securely placed out­ 1947- 1948 Lois doors. Every morning everyone went out­ Kaechele. 1948- 1949 - Vivian side to the flag raising and sang a patriot­ Begerow. ic song. 1949- 1952 - Mary That was the setting of the five years of my schooling at the Little Brick. Now the Fisher. school is old and abandoned. The bell 1952- 1953 - Roberta was removed from its place, the windows Rau. 1953- 1954 - Lucile were smashed and the weeds around it Coleman. have grown ver}' tali. 1954- 1956 - Roberta Little Brick School Teachers 1888 - Teacher, Elsie LaPrad. 12 boys Rau. 1956-1959 Ann and 12 girls in attendance. Average atten­ dance is 22. Teachers monthly salary $18. McIntyre. 1959- 1960 Mrs. There is no dictionary and no well. Pennock Partner, 1889- 1890 - Teacher. William R. Klahn. Vester. 1960- 1961 Ann Michael J. Flohr, M.D. JoAnn Clem, Hastings 1890- 1891 - Teacher. Nancy Edger. McIntyre. Board Certified Salary $26 a month. No well. 1961- 1962 - Helen Ophthalmologist 1891- 1892 - Teacher. Rena Trego, nine Huwe. 1962- 1963 - Roberta boys and 11 girts. Salary. $18. Still no well. Frank Sutherland is director. Note Rau. “Teacher is earnest and will succeed.” 1892- 1893 - Teacher. Rena Trego - nine By Joyce Wetnbrecht Bear Creek Villa At Pennock, Personal Care is more than a Promise. Pennock HEALTH STEENSMA PLUMBING 795-7495 ■■WVICB BUM DMILV SERVICES o,of'ss*onal' Pro8fCMive >. Ortners in Pct i i 1009 W. Green Street. Hastings • WWW.PENNOCKHEALTH.COM 09546369 _ �Pagv 10 - Thursday. November 3. 2003 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shrll be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld an'ount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a morigage made by Abraham Thomas, single man, as his sole and separate prop­ erty, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for lender and lenders successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated September 24,2004. and record­ ed on October 4. 2004 in instrument 1134991. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Three Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Sa And 51/100 Dollars ($73,526.51). including interest at 7.5% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that sad morigage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgacad premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at tfw Barry Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on December 1.2005 Said premises are situated in Village of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21. Town 4 North. Range 7 West. Village of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan, described a commencing 36 rods 11 feet West of the Northeast comer post ot said Section 21. for the place of beginning, thence South 14 rods, thence West 3 rods 5 1*2 feet, thence North 14 rods, thence East 3 rods 5 1/2 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shaH be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. tn which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: October 27.2005 For more information. please call: FC W 248 593 1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #071156F01 owes*. Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL 8E USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bld amount tendered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by David M Wagner, a single man. original mortgagor(s). to Argent Mortgage Company. LLC. Mortgagee, dated October 10. 2003. and recorded on October 21. 2003 in instrument 1116081. in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Argent Secunties. Inc.. Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Senes 2003-W7 under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement as of November 1. 2003. without recourse as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-Two And 73/100 Dollars ($118.972 73). including interest at 9.05% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice *s hereby given that said mortgage will ba foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings at 1:00 PM. on November 10. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest cor­ ner of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 10. Town 3 North. Range 10 West, for a place of beginning; thence East 16 rods; thence North 10 rods; thence West 16 rods; thence South 10 rods to the place of beginning The redemption period shaH be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: October 13, 2005 For more information, please call: FC H 248 593 1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Argent Securities. Inc.. Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates Senes 2003-W7 under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement as of November 1. 2003, without recourse 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fife #068997F01 .. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Hastings will hold a pub­ lic hearing on Monday. November 14, 2005 at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to hear comments and make a determination on the necessity to establish a Special Assessment District on South Jefferson Street near the south City limits for sanitary sewer improvements. (See map below.) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made m the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Richard Steger and Diana Steger, hus­ band and wife of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to Long Beach Mortgage Company dated the 27lh day of April. A D. 2000. and record­ ed tn the office of the Register of Deeds, tor the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 2nd day of May. AD 2000. in Instrument No 1043802 of Barry Records, which said mortgage was assigned to Aurora Loan Services. LLC. thru mesne assignments, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $109.546 64 (One hundred Nine thousand. Five hundred Forty Six dollars and Sixty Four cents) including interest there on at 9 90% (nine point nme zero) percent per annum And no suit proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now. therefore by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on . the 1st day of December, A.D.. 2005. at 1:00 o'clock said mortgage >all be foreclosed by a sale at pubic auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Ml. Barry County. Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage Which said premises are described as follows All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Thomapple. tn the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: As a place of beginning, a point 360.0 feet East of the Southwest comer of Section 8. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, a point on the South line of the said Section; thenede Northerly 539.36 feet parallel with the West line of the said Section; thence Westly 165 0 feet parallel with the South line of the said Section, thence Southerly 449 36 feet paraiu-i with the West Ime of said Section, to a point 90.0 feet from the South line of said Section; thence Southwesterly about 79.0 feet to a point 140.0 feet from the West line and 33.0 feet from the South line of the said Section; thence Southerly 33 0 feet par­ allel with the West line of the said Section, to the South line of the said Section; thence Easterly to the place of begtnnin Subject to an easement over the South 33.0 feet for public highway purposes. Also assessed as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of Section 8. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, thence North 88 degrees 50 min­ utes 30 sections East 140 feet fro Point of Beginning; thence North 88 degrees 50 minutes 30 seconds East 220 feet, thence North 539 96 feet thence South 88 degrees 50 minutes 30 West 165 feet, thence South 449 36 feet, thence Southwesterly approximately 79 feet to the Right of Way line of Garbow Road, thence South 33 feet to the point of beginning. Commonly known as: 11900 Garbow Rd. Tax 10 06-14-008-016-00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wllh 1948CL 600 3241a. in which cqse th a ■ edemptxw period shall ba, 30 days Dfljod. OctOcGr 20, r *»:*k i. '. WELTMAN. WEINBERG. 4 REIS CO.. L.P.A By. Darwl E.BesL (P-58501) Attorney tor Assignee of Mortgagee Weftman. Weinberg 4 Reis Co., L.P.A. 2155 Butterfield Dnve. Suite 200-S Troy. Michigan 48084 WWR#04639755 Pub: 10/20 -11/17 oMMcn FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS FIRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAL4ED WILL BE USED FOR THIS PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN THE MILITARY, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER LISTED BELOW. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Wayne L Hoffman and Michelle Hoffman. Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., organiz‘d and existing under the laws of Delaware Mortgagee, dated July 22. 2004 and recorded August 5. 2004 in Document Number 1131935 Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is daimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-Five Dollars and EightyFour Cents ($132,875 84) including interest 8.4% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statue in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubbe vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00PM, on Thursday. November 17, 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: Commencing at the Northeast Comer of South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 30. Town 1 North, Range 7 West; thence West along the North line of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 30. a distance of 508 Feet; thence South parallel with the North and South 1/4 line of said Section, a distance of 400 feu. thence East parallel with said North Ime of the South 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4. a distance of 359.5 Feet to the Centerline of the North Avenue and the True Place of Beginning. thence West Paralei with said North line of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 to the Centerline of said North Avenue; thence Northeasterly along said centertine to the True Place of Beginning. Parcel 2: Commencing at the Northeast comer of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 30. Town 1 North. Range 7 West; thence West along the North line of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 30. a Distance of 5U8 feet; thence South parallel with the North and South 1/4 line of said section, a distance of 400 feet thence East. Parallel with the said North line of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4. a distance of 359.5 feet to the Centerline of North Avenue, thence Northeasterly along the Centerline of said North Avenue to the Place of Beginning. Excepting therefrom: Commencing at the Northeast Comer of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 30. Town 1 North range 7 West; thence West 278 feet along the North tone of said South 1 /2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4; thence South 253 59 feet; thence South 68 degrees 28 minutes 30 seconds East 189 16 feet to a po.nt on the Centerline of North Avenue; thence Northeasterly along the said Centerline to the Point of Beginning Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan. Commonly known as 14362 North Ave. Bellevue Ml 49021 The redemption period sb^t be 12 months from the date of such sate, unters determined abandoned in accordance with '.948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemp'jcn period shall be 30 days from the date of such iai». Dated; October 17. 2005 Mortgage Electronic R^wfration Systems. Inc Mortgagee Attorneys: Pote^ivo A Associates, P.C., 811 South Blvd. Suftt >00. Rochester Hills. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 O ir Fite No 05-39501 ASAP728589 10/20. 10/27, 11/3. 11/10 NOTICE OF ACCURACY TEST A public accuracy test will be conducted for the purpose of testing ihc accuracy of the tabulating equipment and programs which will be used to tabulate voted ballots for the General Election to be held on Tuesday. November 8,2005 in Assyria Township. Sarry County. The Public Accuracy Test will be held at Hastings City Hall 2U1 E. State Sleet Hastings. Ml 49058 Notice Of Mortgage Foractoeuro Sate THIS FIRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may bo rescinded by the foroctoelng mortgagee. In that event, your damagoo. If any. shall be ttmftad sotety to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, piy Intereet MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made m the cor-ditioas of a mortgage made by James A Shields amd Mary M... Shwids. husband end wife, original mortgagor(s). to Comerica Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated May 30. 1996. and recorded on June 11. 1996 in Liber 663 on Page 350. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Nine Thousand Sa Hundred Eighty-Two And 45/100 Dollars ($89,682 45). metodmg Maraot at 8.625% per annum Under the power of sate contained m said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wil be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on December 1.2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Thomapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbet? as: That part of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 24. Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: commencing at the West 1/4 comer of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes 11 seconds Fast 854.76 feet along the North line of said Southwest 1/4 to the place of beginning, thence continuing North 89 degrees 41 minutes 11 seconds East 465.56 feet thence South 00 degrees 19 mmutes 58 seconds West 503 48 feet along the East tone of sate West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4, thence North 89 degrees 06 min­ utes 20 seconds West 485.55 teat: thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes 58 seconds East 583.68 feet to the place of beginning Together with an easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes over a 20 foot wide strip of land, the centerline of which is described as: Commencing ai the above described West 1/4 cor­ ner; thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes 11 sec­ onds East 1320.32 feet along the North line ot said West 1/2 of Southwest 1/4; thence South 00 dear: » 19 minutes 58 seconds West 1067.31 feet a'jng the East tone of said West 1/2 of Southwest 1/4; thence North 87 degrees 54 minutes West 375.75 test to the ptace of begmrvng of said ease­ ment; thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes 58 sec­ onds East 33.0 feet; thence North 04 degrees 09 minutes 47 seconds West 142.0 feet; thence North 25 degrees 57 minutes 13 seconds West 82.0 teat; thence North 05 degrees 52 minutes 32 seconds East 126.0 feet; thence North 16 degrees 14 min­ utes 46 seconds West 75.0 feet; thence North 22 degrees 26 minutes 29 seconds East 42.3 feet to the place of ending of said 20 foot strip. Together with a strip of land 66 feet wide tor the purpose of ingress, egress, and utility purpose, the centerline Of which te described as: Commencing at th* Wean*'Corner of Mtan 24. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, Thornapple Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence North 89 degrees 41 min­ utes 11 seconds East 1320.32 feet atong North tone of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of sate Section; thence South 0 degrees 19 minutes 58 seconds West 1067.31 feat atong the East kne of said West 1/2 of Southwest 1/4; thence North 87 degrees 54 minutes West 355 75 teat to me ptace of beginning of said easement; thence continuing North 87 degrees 54 minutes West 225 0 feet; thence South 1 degree 30 minutes 27 seconds West 503.0 feet; thence South 44 degrees 34 min­ utes 07 seconds West 104.0 feet; thence South 0 degree*, 17 m>nutes 55 seconds West 738.0 teat to the centenee of State Road and the place of end­ ing of said easement The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated: November 3. 2005 For more information, pleas* cel: FC R 248 593 1305 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For Comerica Bank successor t»; mwger and or name change to Comerica Mort|,?qe Corporation, a Michigan Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #071469F01 WcdaadaXiJiwtaibtrJL2005*18:00*jl For further information contact Debbie Massimino Assyria Township Clerk 269-758-4003________________________________________ 01537224 The City will provide necessary reasonable aid and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Telephone 269/945-2468 or TDD call relay services 800/649-3777. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk CITY OF HASTINGS ELECTION NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the City of Hastings will hold its General Election on November 8. 2005. The polls will be open 09546339 STANDING TIMBER SALE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION Notice is liereby given that sealixl bids will be received at the Barry County Road Commissiw fa standing timber on four parcels owned by the Commisswa Fur detailed information on the site locations and specifications, contact the Barry County Road Commission. 1725 Wcsi M-43 Hwy.. P.O. Box 158. Hastings. MI 49058.(269) 945-3449. Bids must be received by 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday. November 29. 2005. The right to reject ">y or buis is reserved. from 7:00 a.m. through 8:00 p.m. At this election, three positions will be elected to the Board of STATE OF MICHIGAN TRIAL COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY; CIRCUIT DIVISION In Re Petition to establish a Special Assessment District for Upper Crooked Lake, Prairieville and Barry Towahips. Barry County Assessment District File No: 05-407-CH Hon. James H. Fisher Review (one 4 year term and two 2 year terms) and four positions (one from each ward) for City Council Member will be voted upon. The polling place located at the Hastings Middle School, 232 West Grand Street. Hastings, Michigan, is handicap accessible. Voting instructions will also be available in audio and Braille. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk RE-NOTICE OF HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a HEAR.'.’.G will be held in the Barry County Trial Court. Circuit Division, on the PETITION of Thomas C. Doyle. Barry County Drain Commissioner, to confirm an Upper Crooked Lake Assessment District Boundary; situated in Prairieville and Barry Townships. Barn- County, pursuant to Part 307 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act. being 1994 PA 451. for­ merly the Inland Lake Level Act. The Hearing will be held before the Honorable James H. Fisher. Circuit Judge, at following place and time. November 8, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURTROOM 220 WEST STATE STREET HASTINGS, MI 49058 The Petition requests the Court confirm an Upper Crooked lake Special /Assessment District Boundary­ based on the following factors: (a) Testimony and evidence offered by all interested persons: and (b) Other pertinent facts and circumstances. Dated October 17. 2005 Larry Lewis (P61033) Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Barry County Prosecutor's Office 206 W. Court St. Hastings. Ml 49058 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Rutland Charter Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed Township Budget for fiscal year 2006, at a meeting to be held on Wednesday. November 9. 2005, at 730 p.m. at Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan. DENTAL OFFICE RECEPTIONIST Patient oriented dental practice seeking energetic and enthusiastic team player for full/part-time position. Dental background, clerical and computer skills required. Submit resume and hand-u ritten cover letter to: Ad #158 c/o Hastings Reminder Box 188 1952 N. Broadway Hastings. MI 49058 noroszo tax millace rate raorosED to BE LEVIED TO SCWOR! THE MtOEOSED BUDGET •ILL BE SUBJECT OF THIS HEAIINC. thz This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act). MCLA 41.72a(2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Rutland Charter Township Board wil provide necessary reason­ able auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids cr services should contact the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. Robin J. Hawthorne Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 (2D9I94M1M �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 3. 2005 - Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Ot Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bit1 amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interast. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Craig Allen King, a single man. original mortgagor(s). to Option One Morigage Corporation, a California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 10. 2003. and recorded on July 16.2003 in instrument 1106697. in Barry county records Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Nine And 89/100 Dollars ($104.569 89). including interest at 8.6% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 100 PM. on December 1. 2005 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 11 and 12 of Balm-Meer Plat, according to the recorded plat ttiereof. as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats, on Page 30 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in whch case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated October 27. 2005 For more information, please can FC G 248 593 1310 Trott 4 Trott. PC Attorneys For Option One Mongage Corporation, a California Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 8070392F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This Mie may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William J. Buckner and Suzanne M Buckner, husband and wife, ongmal mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated May 21. 2002, and recorded on June 4. 2002 in instrument 1081652, m Barry coun­ ty records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Nine And 64/100 Dollars ($177,649.64). including mteres* at 7 125% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, a! the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM. on November 17. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Thomapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 7 of Near Lane Estates Plat No. 1. according to the recorded plat thereof, as record­ ed m Liber 6 of Plats, on Page 7 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abanooned m accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated October 20. 2005 For more information, please call FC X 248.593 1302 Trott A Trott. P C Attorneys Fcx Morigage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File *070598F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER 4 ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sale • Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Amy D Wrtzel, a single woman to United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service or sueessor agency. United States Department of Agriculture. Mortgagee dated Apnl 26. 2001, and recorded on Ji-.ne 19. 2001. by Instrument Number 1061740 Bairy County Records, on which mort­ gage there is < aimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Four Thousand Nme Hundred Forty-Four ; nd 82/100 Dollars ($74,944 82) includ­ ing 'nterest at the rate of 6.675% per annum. Under ttie power of sale contamed m said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. not ce ts hereby given that said mortgage wiU be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public venue, at the Barry County Cour.house m Hastings, Michigan at 1:00 PM on December 1. 2005 Said premises are situated in the City of Hastings Barry County. Michigan, and are described as THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 17 OF THE ANDREWS ADDITION TO THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO FHE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 2 OF PLATS ON PAGE 5 701 North Wilson Street The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: October 20. 2005 Randall S Miller 4 Associates. PC. Attorneys lor Mortgagee 43252 Woodward Ave. Suite 202 Bloomfield Hills. Ml 48302 (248) 335-9200 Our File No 104 00041 Pub 10/20-11/17 FORECLOSURE NOTICE Th.s firm ts a debt col­ lector attempting to collect a debt Any information obtained will be used for this purpose tf you are m the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Chnstopher Barker and Judy Barker, his wife. who executes this instrument for the sole pur­ pose of subordinating he' Dower and Homestead Interest to the lien of this mortgage to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for Lender and Lender s successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, organized and existing under the laws of Delaware, dated February 12. 2003 and recorded March 3. 2003 in Instrument # 1098724 Barry County Records. Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the registered holders of CDC Mortgage Capital Trust 2003-HE2, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Senes 2003-HE2. by assignment dated January 10. 2004 and recorded May 9. 2005 m Instrument « 1146144 on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Eighty-Six Dollars and Ninety-Two Cents ($119,086 92) including interest 9 75% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice ts hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pub*: vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml a> 1:00PM. on Thursday, December 1. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at a pant where Lamme» s Road intersects the West line of the Southeast one-fourth of the Southwest onefourth of Section 14. Town 2 North. Range 9 West; thence North on said West line of the Southeast one-fourth of the Southwest one-fourth. 10 rods; thence East 20 rods; tnence South 20 rods; thence West to center of Lammers Road, thence Northwesterly along the center of Lammers Road to the place of beginning Commonly known as 6993 Lammers Rd. Delton Ml 49046 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated OCTOBER 17. 2005 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the regis­ tered holders of CDC Mortgage Capital Trust 2003HE2. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Senes 2003-HE2 Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo 4 Associates. P C. 811 South Blvd Suite 100 Rochester Hits. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 05-39594 ASAP730955 11/3. 11/10, 11/17. 11/24 at^nrr This firm is a debt collector sttempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donald L Fenstamaker and Lon A Fenstamaker. husband and wife. Mortgagor(s) to Simpson Mortgage Co. Mortgagee, dated March 11. 1996. and recorded May 13. 1996. in Liber 654. Page 217. Barry County Records. Michigan, which mort­ gage was assigned to Rachelle Bernhardt, by an assignment dated March 26. 1996, and recorded April 8. 1996, in Liber 656, Page 372, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date hereof Thirty Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy Nine "-nd 89/100 ($37,979.89) Dollars, including interest at 15% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that the said mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises. or some part of them, at public vendue, at tho Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 P. M Local Time, on November 17. 2005 Said premises are located m the Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan, and described as foltows Commencing at the Southwest comer of the East 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 ot the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 3. Town 2 North. Range 8 West, for place of beginning, thence North to the North section line, thence West 25 rods, thence in a Southeasterly direction to a point 15 rods West ot the place of beginning, thence East 15 rods to the place of beginning. Baltimore Township. Barry County, Michigan The length of the redemption penod shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: October 6. 2005 RACHELLE BERNHARDT Assignee of Mortgagee JOHN E McCAUSLIN. ATTORNEY Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgagee 1899 Orchard Lake Road. Suite 203 Sylvan Lake. Michigan 48320 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale TH® ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by .he foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Manno M. Vivaldi and Lucinda R Vivaldi, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to JPMorgan Chase Bank. N.A, Mortgagee, dated January 21. 2005. and recorded on February 2, 2005 in instrument 1140942. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirty-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Two And 41’100 Dollars (S38.622 43). including Interest at 8.4% per annum Under the power of sale contanied m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings a! 100 PM. on November 17. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple. Barry Ccunty. Michigan, and are described as Unit No 2 of Thomapple Hills Site Condominium according to the Master Deed Recorded in Liber 580. pages 416 thru 473. inclu­ sive Barry County records and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 5. Together with rights in General Common elements and limited common elements as set forth tn the above Master deed and as described in Act 59 of the pubic Acts of 1978 as Amended The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in whch case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated October 20. 2005 For more information, please call FC G 248 593 1310 Trott 4 Trott. PC Attorneys For JPMorgan Chase Bank. N.A. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 BtfXlham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File *066960F01 Robert A. Tremain 4 Associates, P.C. is a debt col tec. or and we are attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by RICHARD F PALMER AND MARCELLA MAE PALMER. HUS­ BAND AND WIFE to PAUL A GETZIN 4 LYNN M GETZIN DBA WEST MICHIGAN FINANCIAL SER­ VICES .Mortgagee, dated February 06. 2004. and recorded on February 24. 2004 . as Instrument No. 1122679. in BARRY County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mortgagee to FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY by an assignment dated February 11. 2004. and recorded on February 24. 2004 . as Instrument No 1122680 in BAPRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred thirty ttvee thousand four hun­ dred seventeen and 10/100 Dollars ($133,417 10), including interest a! 7 625% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case marie and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at ths At Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml . at 1:00 PM on November 17. 2005. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. BARRY County, Michigan and are rtesenbed m: UNIT 3 OF DAISY LANE NO 1 CONDOMINIUM PROJECT. ACCORDING TO THE MASTER DEED RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NO 1095651 AND AMENDMENTS THERETO (IF ANY). AND DESIG­ NATED AS BARRY COUNTY CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PLAN NO 27 TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS IN COMMON ELEMENTS AS SET FORTH IN ABOVE MASTER DEED AND AS DESCRIBED IN ACT 229 OF PUBLIC ACTS OF 1963 AND ACT 59 OF PUBLIC ACTS OF 1978. AN AMENDMENTS THERETO The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate DATED: October 20. 2005 Robert A Tremain 4 Associates, PC 401 South Old Woodward Avenue. Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 ATTORNEY FOR: FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY Assignee of Mortgagee For More Information Call (248) 540-7701 Robert A Tremaln 4 Associates. P.C. la a debt coHector and we are attempting to col tect a debt and any Information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by STEVEN R ADAMS AND CATHY A ADAMS. HUSBAND AND WIFE to MORTGAGE ELEC­ TRONIC REGISTRATION IYSTEMS INC., ACT­ ING SOLEY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER. fTS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. LENDER IS HAMILTON MORTGAGE COMPANY . Mortgagee, dated December 23. 2003. and recorded on January 06. '2004 . as Instrument No. 1120456. in BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the oate hereof the sum c< one hundred sixty five thousand seven hundred seventy two and 69-100 Dollars ($165,772.69). mdudmg interest at 6 000% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premues. or some part of them, at public vendue, at the At Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 PM on December 01, 2005. Said premises are sit­ uated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST 1 14 OF SECTION 4. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH­ WEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST. 1325 42 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION. THENCE NORTH 05 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 07 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF IRVING ROAD. 303.70 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID CEN­ TERLINE NORTH 05 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 07 SECONDS WEST. 200.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 84 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 53 SECONDS EAST. 300 00 FEET ; THENCE SOUTH 05 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 07 SECONDS EAST. 200.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 84 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 53 SECONDS WEST. 300 00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shaft be 6 months from the date of such sate unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sate DATED. November 01. 2005 Robert A Tremain 4 Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue. Suite 300 Birmingham. Mi 48009-6616 ATTORNEY FOR: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRA­ TION SYSTEMS INC, ACTING SOLEY AS NOMI­ NEE FOR LENDER. ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. LENDER IS HAMILTON MORTGAGE COMPANY Mortgagee For More Information Call: (248) 540 7701 ASAP730176 10/27. 11/3. 11/10. STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLIC ATION/POSTING AND NOTICE OF ACTION CASE NO. 05-348-DM Syivia Reyes. Pla.ntiff Bogar Figueroa. Defendant TO: BOGAR FIGUEROA IT IS ORDERED: 1. Your are being sued by plaintiff in this court tor Divorce. You must file your answer or take other action permitted by tew in this court at the court address above on or before November 18. 2005. tf you fail to do so. a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this case 2. A copy of th* order shall be published once each week in Hastings Banner, three consecutive weeks, and proof of publication shall be filed in this court 4. A copy of this order shall be sent to Bogar Figueroa at the last known address by registered mail, return receipt requested, before the date of the last publication, and an affidavit of mailing shall be filed with this court. Date: 8-29-05 Judge W.M. Doherty THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dents Chas* and Melissa Chase, husband and wife, to C.tcorp Trust Bank. FSB. mortgagee, dated August 4. 2003 and recorded September 5. 2003 In Instrument Number 1112635. Barry County Records There is claimed to ba due on such mortgage the sum at Ninety-Two Thousand One Hundred Forty-Nine and 25/100 Dollars ($92,149.25) including interest at the rale of 8.50% per annum Under the power of sate contained m the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice ts hereby given that the mortgage will he foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of thorn, at public vendue al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 10O p.m. on November 17. 2005. The premises are located tn the Village of Woodland, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 43 Rods 7.50 feet South of the Northeast comer of Section 21, Town 4 North. Range 7 West, for the Place of Beginning; thence West 14 Rods; thence South 4 Rods; thence East 14 Rods, thence North 4 Rods to Place of Beginning Also Commencing 52 Rods. 7 feet and 6 inches South of the Northeast comer of Section 21. Town 4 North, Range 7 West, for a Place of Beginning, thence West 14 Rods, thence South 2.50 feet, thence Easterly in a straight line to a point 4.50 feet South of the Ptace of Beginning, thence North 4.50 feet to the Ptace of Beginning The redemption penod shaft be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property Is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate m the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower in that event, your damages. If any. are hmued solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate Dated: October 20. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Citicorp Trust Bank. FSB , As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 201.2624 onwk Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THIS ARM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may bo rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall limit­ ed sofeiy to the return of tho bM amount ten­ dered at safe, plus Inters* x. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has 'jo an made In the conditions of a mortgage made bjwOjRthia M Wells and Ronald D Wells. Jr. wife and husband, as joint tenants with fulls rights of survivorsh'P original mortgagors), to Aames Home Loan, M-xtyjoee. dated August 2. 2004. and recorded on August 12 2004 in instrument 1132322. In Barry scanty records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to U.S. Bank National Association, m Trustee tor Credit Suisse First Boston. 2004-AA1 as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Four Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Six And 85/100 Dollars ($184.176 85). including interest at 7.505% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made arto pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiH La foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on November 17. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of tend in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16, Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 Uno of Section 16. Town 1 North, Range 9 West distant North 89 degrees 52 minutes 00 seconds West 4860.62 feet from the East 1/4 post of said Section 16; thence South 00 degrees 50 minutes 42 sec­ onds East parallel with the North and South IM ftne of said Section 16 a distance of 1321.57 feet to tho South line of the North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 16; thence North 89 degrees 53 min­ utes 22 seconds West atong said South line 352.13 feet to the West line of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 30 minutes 05 seconds West atong said East and West line 1321.59 feet to the West 1/4 post of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 00 seconds East atong said East said West 1/4 hne 344.20 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate Dated: October 20. 2005 For more information, please cal: FC D 248.593 1309 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Credit Suisse First Boston. 2004-AA1 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite *069471F01 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Trust In the matter of DONALD L MANN TRUST under AGREEMENT dated November 27. 2001. Date of Birth June 2.1916. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Donato L Mann, who lived at 690 Weit Mam Street. Middleville. Michigan, formerly of 4123 White Pine Drive. Dorr. Michigan, died October 19. 2005, leaving the above trust entitled "DONALD L. MANN TRUSr in full force and effect Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the Trust will be forever barred unless presented to PATRICIA L. RAIRIGH of 12835 Sunrise Court. Wayland. Micnigan, Successor Trustee, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice October 28. 2005 Hudson Law Offices. PLC Richard J. Hudson P15220 150 West Court Street. Suite A Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 948-9292 Patricia L Rarngh 12835 Sunnse Court Wayland. Ml 49348 (269) 792-2093 Notice « Mortgege Foreclosure Sate THIS RRta IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO C OLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foredoelng mortgagee, tn that event, your demagee, tf any, shall bo Mmitod sofety to the return of tho bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Kevm R Skinner, a single man and Lisa A. Groendyk. a sin­ gle woman, ongmal mortgagors), to Mortgage Etectronc Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee tor lender and lender's successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated June 6. 2003, and recorded on June 17. 2003 in instrument 1106614. m Barry county records. Mchigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Five And 76/100 Dollars ($122,535.76). including interest at 6 25% per annum Under the power of sate contained m said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises. or some pert ot them, at puttee vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings at 100 PM. on November 17. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8 and the South 1/2 of Lot 6. West Gun Lake Resort Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 70. Barry County Records The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: October 20. 2005 For more information, please call: FC W 248.583 1312 Trott & Trott, P C Attorneys For Mortgage Etectronc Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for tender and lender s successors and/or assigns 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Ftte#041403F02 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made m the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Frank D. Davis and Laura A Davis, hue­ band and wife, as joint tenants of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to Long Beach Mortgage Company dated the 20th day of September, AD 2001. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, tor the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 2nd day of October. A D. 2001. tn Instrument No 1067491 of Barry Records, whch said mortgage was assigned to Wachovia Bank. NA (formerly known as Rrat Union National Bank), as Trustee for Uanr* Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2001-4, thru mesne assignments, on whch mort­ gage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $238,360 90 (Two hundred Thirty Eight thousand. TKee hundred Sixty dollars and Ninety cents) ■nduding interest there on at 10.24% (ten point two tour) percent per annum And no suit proceedings at law a in equity hav­ ing Lean instituted to recover the debt secured by sted mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by irtue ot the power of sate contained in said mortgiije. and pursuant to the statue of the State of Mchigan c suer case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on . the 8th day of December. AD, 2005. at 100 ocfsek said mortgage wifi be foreclosed by a sate al pubic auebun to the high­ est bidder, at the Ban,- County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. Barry County, i/chigan. of \he prem­ ises described in said mortgage. Which said prom­ ises are described as toftows: AH thai certain piece or parcel of land situate in the TowMhip of Thomapple. in the County of Barry and Slav? at Michigan and described as toftows to wit. Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of sad sec­ tion; thence North 90 degrees 0 minutes east 16.50 feet atong the North Line of said southwest 1/4: thence south 00 degrees 20 minutes 45 se>»nds west 1813.23 feet parallel with the west line a said southwest 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence south 86 degrees 51 minutes 15 secords ecist 575.66 feet; thence south 00 degrees 20 mtnutex 45 seconds west 275 0 feel; thence north 86 degrees 51 minutes 15 seconds west 575 66 feet, thence north 00 degrees 20 mmutes 45 seconds east 275.0 feet to the r*ace of beginning Subject to and together with an easement for ingress and egress over the east 16.5 feet of the west 33 feet of the north 2090 feet of said south­ west 1/4. also subject to an easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes over the following par­ cel beginning at the northwest comer of the above described parcel; thence south 86 degrees 51 min­ utes 15 seconds east 575 66 feet; thence south 00 degrees 20 mmutes 45 seconds west 77 87 feet, thence north 57 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds west 24.10 feet; thence north 86 degrees 51 min­ utes 15 seconds west 555.21 feet; thence north 00 degrees 20 minutes 45 seconds east 66 06 feet to the place of ending of said easement. Commonly known as: 3120 Kenyaon LN Tax ID: Pari ot 08-14-029-006-20 The redemption penod shall be one year from the date of such sate Dated: November 3. 2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO.. LPA. By Daniel E. Best. (P-58501) Attorney for Ass.gne© of Mortgagee Weltman. Weinberg A Rets Co, LP.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive. Suite 200-S Troy. Michigan 48084 WWR#03531881 Pub: 11/3-12/1 CALL... 945-9554 �Page 12 - Thursday, November 3, 2005 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION THAT WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER MFI nW ATTENTION POTENTIAL PURCHASERS AT FORECLOSURE SALE: Green Trw Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.) may rescind this sale at any time prior to tho end ot the redemption period. In that event your damages, tf any, shall bo limited to the return of your bid amount tendered at tho sale, plus Interest. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Brian J, Stuhre. a mar­ ried man. and Linda Sturve. ha wife, to Green Tree Servicing LLC (tk/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp ), dated November 9. 2000. and recorded in the Office of the Regtsier of Deeds ter the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on November 15. 2000. in Document No. 1051920, et. seq.. on when Mortgage there is claimed to be due as of the date of this Notice the sum of $77.156 81 together with interest at 10.50 percent per annum. NOW THEREFORE. Notice ts hereby given that the pr. of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative and that pursuant to that power of sale and MCL 600 3201 et. seq, on November 17. 2uO5 at 1:00 p.m, on the Earl steps of the drcurt Court Building tn Hastings. Michigan. that being the place for holding the Circuit Court and/or for conducting such foreclosure sales for the County of Barry, there will be offered at pubBc sale, the prem­ ises. or some part thereof, described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit PARCEL D: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1X4 OF SECTION 32. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 1C WEST. DESCRIED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH­ WEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION .THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00' 00* EAST 769 0 FEET .ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 57’ EAST 360.0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 69 DEGREES 5T EAST 300 0 FEET. THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00W EAST 230.80 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 57- WEST 300.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00’ 00' WEST 230 60 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT AS DESCRIBED IN THE EASEMENT DESCRIPTION. ALSO SUBJECT TO A DRAINAGE EASEMENT OVER THE NORTH 5 FEET THEREOF EASEMENT DESCRIPTION: AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS. EGRESS. AND UTILITY PURPOSES OVER A 66 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF LAND THE CENTERLINE OF WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS: THAT PART OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF SECTION 32. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENC­ ING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00'00* EAST 982 00 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THE CENTERLINE OF SAID EASEMENT; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 57' EAST 403 96 FEET TO THE THERE PLACE OF ENDING OF SAID 66 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT ALSO OVER A 50 FOOT RADIUS CIRCLE THE RADIUS CIRCLE. THE RADIUS POINT OF WHICH IS THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PLACE OF ENDING The redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sate pursuant to tho abandonment procedure under MCLA 600.3241. BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. PC. Green Tree Servicing LLC (MVa Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.) By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated: October IB. 2005 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the forectoaing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed sotoiy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered et sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jermaine E. SuHtvan-Milter. a single woman, original mort­ gagors), to Mortgage Plus of America Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 28. 2002. and recorded on July 1. 2005 m instrument 1063128. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc, as nominee for lender and lender s successors and/or assigns as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Nine And 23/100 Dollars ($64,209 23), including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and th® statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on December 1. 2005 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County Michigan, and are described as: The West 56 feet oi Lot 3 and the East 1/2 of lot 4. Stock 8. Butter addition, accordingto the recorded plat thereof in liber 1 uf plats, on page 66 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: October 27. 2005 For more information, please cal: FC F 248 593.1313 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #070964F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Terry H Varner, and Roseann M Varner. husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. mortgagee, dated December 9. 2003 and recorded December 18, 2003 in Instrument Number 1119522. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Fifty­ Seven Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Three and 81/100 Dollars ($157,333.81) including interest at the rate of 7.65% per annum Under the power of sate contained m the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at puttee vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 DO p.m. on December 1. 2005 The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast comer of the South 27 Acres of the North 50 Acres of the East 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7. Town 3 North. Range 8 West; tnence North 5 2J3 rods; thence West 28 1/3 rods, thence South 5 2/3 rods; thence East 28 1/3 rods to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sale, unless the property is deter mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS; The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower In that event, your damages, rf any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated October 27. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc, . As Mortgagee PO. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 46007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 213.0439 FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condMons of a mortgage made by Patricia M. Shoemaker and Michele M. Shoemaker to Chase Manhattan Bank USA. N.A Mortgagee, dated July 13. 2000. and recorded on July 17. 2000, in Document No. 1046891. Barry County Records. Michigan, and re-recorded in Document No 1047569. and assigned by mesne assignments to 21st Mortgage Corporation by an asrgnment recorded m Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is ciaimec to be due al the date hereof the sum of one hundred thirteen thou­ sand five hundred seventy five and 69/100 Dollars ($113,575.93), including interest at 9.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1DO o'clock p.m. on Thursday. November 17.2005. Said premises are situated in the Township of Orangeville. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 63. Chateau Park No. 2. Section 5. Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof and an attachments thereon including a 2000 Skyline 44x28 Manufactured Housing Unit bearing serial identification number 62310117NAB. PP #08-011-060-063-00 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with 1948CL 600.341a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: October 5. 2005 21st Mortgage Corporation Assignee of Mortgage Richard A. Green Attorneys. 30150 N. Telegraph Rd.. Ste 444 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 (248) 540-7665 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a mortgage given by Jerry L. and Patricia J. Midkiff, husband and wife, to Portage Commerce Bank dated January 13, 2004. and recordsd January 21. 2005. in Barry County records at 1121059. is being foreclosed on by Portage Commerce Bank for non-payment of principal and interest The property subject to this foreclosure ts described as: Township of Prairieville. County of Barry. Michigan. Lot 91. including the land tying between the side lot Imes extended to Crooked Lake of the Plat of Hughes Park No. 2. as recorded in Uber 3 of Ptats. Page 99, Barry County Records. AND Lot 92. including the land lying between the side lot Imes extended to Crooked Lake, of the Plat of Hughes Park No 2. as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats. Page 99. Barry County Records. AND Lot 93. Hughes Park No. 2. as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 99. Barry County Records Commonly known as 7688 Hughes Drive. Delton. Michigan PP#08-12-240-049-25 There ts currently due and owning on the mort­ gage $52,284 48 exclusive of taxes, costs and attorney fees, beanng interest at the rate of 8.5% If on or before six (6) months from the date of the recording ot the Sheriff's Deed, the mortgagor does not redeem, the mortgagor will lose all ownership nghts to the property The foreclosure sale of this property will take place on Thursday. December i. 2005 at 1 00 p.m. at the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State. Hastings. Michigan Dated October 27. 2005 William E Rheaume Attorney at Law 222 North Washington Sq, Ste. 210 Lansing. Ml 48933 (517)371-5579 nmiioi Robert A Tremain & Associates. P.C. is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect i debt and any Information obtained erill bo used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mids in the conditions of a mortgage made by PAUL A ROY A MARRIED MAN MARY T ROY to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS. INC SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER AND LENDERS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS; LENDER IS CTX MORTGAGE COMPA­ NY. LLC . Mortgagee dated Apr! 12. 2002. and recorded on Apnl 19. 2002 . as Instrument No 1078587. in BARRY County Records Michigan on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred twenty seven thousand seven hundred forty eight and 82/100 Dollars ($127,748 82). including interest at 7 750% per annum, as modified by agreement dated October 13. 2004 Under the power of sale contamed in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that Mid mortgage writ be foreclosed by a '’.ate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the At Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml . at 1:00 PM on December 01, 2005. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. BARRY Count-/. M<chigan ar j are described as: LOT(S) 31 OF HILLTOP ESTATES. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORD­ ED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS. PAGE(S) 74 OF KENT COUNTY RECORDS The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate DATED: October 25. 2005 Robert A Tremam A Associates. P C 401 South Old Woodward Avenue. Suite 300 Birmingham, Ml 48009-6616 ATTORNEY FOR MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGIS’RA­ TION SYSTEMS. INC SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER AND LENDERS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS; LENDER IS CTX MORTGAGE COMPANY. LLC Mortgagee For More Information Call: (248)'540-7701 ASAP728882 10/27. 11/3, 11/10. 11/17 OMW NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Future Advance Mortgage executed on August 14. 2003. by Steven C. Guy. an unmarried man. as Mortgagor, io Chemical Bank Shoreline, as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded m the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan cm August 28. 2003, m Document No 1112044 [the -Mortgage*], on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage. due and unpaid in the amount of Two Hundred Sixty Six Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty One and 16/100 Dollars ($266,961.16), as of the date of Ma notice, including principal and mteres:, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been institut­ ed to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale in the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. December 1. 2005. aUXA^'atock infif afternoon, at the CourthouseTzzu West State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the.County of Barry, there will be offered tor sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sate, for the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the Indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs wid expenses of sale, cer­ tain property located in Barry County. Mchigan. described in the Mortgage as follows The South 2 rods of Lot 227 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat Also. Lot 309 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The length of the redemption penod win be six (6) months from the date of the sale. Dated: November 3. 2005 MILLER. CANFIELD. PADDOCK AND STONE. P.L.C. Attorneys for Chemical Bank Shoreline By: Lori L. Purkey. Esq. 444 West Mchigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION' WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgages. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in ffie conditions of a mortgage made by Tina N. Falkenburg. an unmarried woman, original mort­ gagors). to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. Mortgagee, dated December 16. 2003. and record­ ed on December 26.2003 in instrument 1119844. in Barry county records. Mchigan, on whch mortgage there is claimed to be due at tho date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Six And 27/100 Dollars ($92,796 27). includ­ ing interest at 7.875% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiN be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM, on December 1. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer ot the South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, as a point of beginning; thence West 300 feet, thence South 80 feet; thence East 300 feet; thence North 80 feet to the PoYrf of Beginning The redemption period shat be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. m which case the redemption period ShaH be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated October 27. 2005 For more information, please call: FC S 248 593 1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Chase Home Finance LLC successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #070331F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale mey be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Gerald Wouda. unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to Wilmington Finance, a Division of AIG Federal Savings Bank. Mortgagee, dated April 8, 2004. and recorded on April 19. 2004 in instrument 1125990, in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Bank of New York as Trustee lor the CertrficateHokfers of CWABS 2004­ 06 as assignee by an assignment on which mort­ gage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Two And 49/100 Dollars ($96.472 49). including interest at 5.99% per annum Under the power of sate contained m said mort­ gage and t*® statute in such case made and pro­ vided. nobet .3 hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1D0 PM. on December 1. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lot 14 of Parker’s Sandy Beach Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 4 of Ptats. Page 56. and that part of the West 25 00 feet of the South 1371.15 feet of East Parker Drive. as vacated in Barry County Circuit Court File No. 85-118 CH. as lies rmmedial­ ly adjacent to. and as an Easterly extention of, the North 1/2 of said Lot 14. as platted in the recorded plat of Parker's Sandy Beach Plat. Section 30. Town 3 North. Range 10 West The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned tn accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. m which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: October 27. 2005 For more information. please call FC X 248.593 1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Bank of New York as Trustee for the CertrficateHolders of CWABS 2004-06 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #0711121=01 THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jimmy Brown and Tanviy J. Brown, husband and wife, to Argent Mortgage Company. LLC., mortgagee, dated Septe.nber 30, 2003 and recorded October 15. 2003 in irwtfument Number 1115624. Barry County RecoDi Said mortgage Js now held by Deutsche Bank national Trust Company, as Trustee of Argent Securities Inc . Asset Backed Pass-Through Certrficami. Senes 2003- W9 under the Pooling and Senicing Agreement dated December 1. 2003. Without Recourse by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Thousand Seven Hundred Forty and 82/100 Dollars ($100,740.82) including Interest at the rate of 8.30% per annum Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby gnan that the mortgage wM be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 p.m. on December 1. 2005 The premises are located in the Township of Maple Grove. Barry County. Michigan, and are uej»*ribed as: A parcel of land m the North One-half of the Northwest One-Quarter of Section 35. Town 2 North. Range 7 West, described as: Commencing at the North One-Quarter post of Section 35. Town 2 North, Range 7 West, thence West 502 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 300 feet; thence West 290 feet; thence North 300 feet; thence East 290 foot to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months horn the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there ts a simultaneous resolution with the borrower In that event, your damages, rf any. are limited sotefy to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. ’ Dated: November 3.2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Argent Securities Inc.. Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2003-W9 under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated December 1. 2003, Without Recourse . As Assignee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 214.2495 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Trust In the Matter of LUCILLE S. MACKINDER TRUST under AGREEMENT dated September 23. 1977 Date of Birth: November 23.1904. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The dscedent. Ludlte S. Mackinder, who >ved at 690 W. Main Street. Middleville. Ml 49333. andkx 3265 E. Dowkng Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 died October 10. 2005 (leaving the above Trust entitled ‘Living Trust of Robert B. Mackinder and Lucille S. Mackinder* in full force and effect) Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the Trust will be forever barred unless presented to ROBERT C. MACKINDER of 3285 E Dowling Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Successor Trustee, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice October 26. 2005 Hudson Law Offices PLC RichardJ Hudson P15220 150 W Court Street. Suite A Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 948-9292 Robert C. Mackinder 3285 E Dowling Road Hastings. Ml 49058 (269)721-8482 0**43' Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE TIMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATp< PURCHASERS: Thia sate may ba roadndad by the forectoaing mortgagee, in that event your damages. If any, ehall be limit­ ed aotoly to tho return of the bid amount tendorad at aate, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Defauft has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ross Los Meehan and Anne Meehan, husband and wife and Roger D. Buxton and Edith M Buxton, husband and wife, original mortgagors), to First Federal, fsb. Mortgagee, dated February 14.2002. and recorded on February 19. 2002 in instrument 1075130, and assigned by sato Mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Reglstratton Systems, Inc., as nominoo lor lender and lender's successors and/or assigns as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is dawned to be due at the date hereof tho sum of Three Hundred Seventy-Two Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Three And 15'100 Dollars ($372,583 15). including interest at 6.25% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice ts hereby given that said mortgage wiH be toredoeed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM. on November 10. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton. Barry County. Michigan, and are deecnbed as: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 11. Town 4 North. Range 8 West, described as: Commencing st the Southeast comer of said Section 11; thence North 69 degrees 59 minutes 55 seconds West 1619.39 feet, along the South tine of said Section, to the point of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 34 minutes 45 seconds West 2635.14 feet; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 43 sec­ onds West 337.00 feet; atong the North line of the Southeast 1/4 of said 11; thence South 00 degrees 34 minutes 45 second- East i960 17 toot; thence South 89 degrees 47 minutes 30 seconds East 22.00 tost; thanes South 00 degrees 34 minutes 45 seconds East 655.99 tost; thence South 88 degrees 59 minutes 55 seconds East 315.00 feet, along said South Ine to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date ot such sale. Dated: October 13,2005 For more information, please caH: FC X 248.593 1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc., as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #O69433FO1 Notica Of Mortgage Forodosura Sato THIS RRM ts A DEBT COLUKTOft ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sate may be rcactadad by the forectoaing mortgagee. In that <wanL your damagea. If any, shelf be limit­ ed sotefy to tho return of tho bid amount ten­ dered at sale, piua interaaL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Troy J. Kidder and Dawn R. Kidder, husband and wtte. original mortgejoris). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systeh's. ireu as nominee lor lender and lender's successors anu/t* assigns. Mortgagee, dated Saptemuv 9. 2003, and record­ ed on September 16. 2003 In •.■wtnjment 11)3392, in Barry county records, Michigan. ?n which mortgags there is claimed to bo due at the date hareof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Four Thousa. /i Ono Hundred Fifty-Six And 15/100 Dots.-* ($144,156.15). including interest at 8.8% jwr annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premiser, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barty County Courthouse in Hastings at 1.00 PM. on November 10. 2005. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Part of Lot 34 of Supervisor Glasgow's Addition to the City, formerly VHsge of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof described as: commencing at the center of Otiver Street where it connects with Jefferson Street. thence South 99 feet for a place of beginning, thence South 132 toot; thence East 14 rods; thence North 132 toot; thence West 14 rods to the Place of Beginning, being in Section 23. Town 3 North, Range 8 West. Except; commencing at the center of Oliver street where It connects with Jefferson Street; thence South atong the East side ot the Jefferson Street right-of-wsy 219 feet to the Place of Beginning; thence South 12 toot; thence East 231 toot; thence North 12 toot; thence West 231 feat to the Place of Beginning. Being part of Lot 34 Glasgow's Addition to the City of Hastings The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sato. unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the date of such sals Dated: October 13. 2005 For more information, please call: FC D 248 593 1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 20C Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #068626F01 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 3. 2005 - Page 13 NAKFOOR, continued from page 1 THIS FIRM »S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions al a mortgage made by Anthony Rohde, a married man. to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, mortgagee, dated January 16. 2004 and recc'ded January 26. 2004 in Instrument Number 1121’50, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now t«id by LaSaNe Bank National Association as trustee for Securitized Asset Investment Loan Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2004-4 by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum al Eighty-Three Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Seven and 44/100 Dollars ($83267 44) including interest at the rate of 8.75% per annum. Under the power of sale con­ tained m the mortgage and tho statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on December 1. 2005. The premises are located in the Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 124 of Lynden Johncodc Plat• 1. according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in liber 3 o? Nets on page 93. The redemption peri­ od shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: Tho fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simul­ taneous resolution with the borrower. In that event your damages. if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: October 27. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for LsSaUe Bank National Association as trustee for Securitized Asset Investment Loan Trust Mortgage Pass-1luough Certificates Series 2004-4 . As Assignee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No 221.2583 ASAP729980 11/03. 11/10. 11/17. 11/24 oMn STATE OF MICHIGAN 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ORDER FOR ALTERNATE SERVICE CASE NO. 05-497 DO 220 West State Street Hastings. Ml 40068 (260)945-1265 Daphne Kristine Kafin. Ptamtifl 4838 West Hickory Road Hickory Comers. Ml 49060 Joseph Thomas Kalin. Jr.. Defendant 4838 West Hickory Road Htotory Comers, Ml 49060 , Wiram G. Maybee (P24820) Attorney tor Plaintrtf PELLETIER A MAYBEE. P.C. 2134 Gull Road Kalamazoo. Ml 49048 (269) 345-8186 • * .. . -J t.. •1MfrCOUIW«MDSv-> .aaGAaiMRi-i 1 Service di brocees updn'delenbtft Joseph Thomas Kahn. Jr cannot reasonably be made as provided in MCR 2.105. and service of process may be made in a manner which is reasonably calculat­ ed to give defendant actual notice of the proceed­ ings and an opportunity to be heard. IT IS ORDERED: 2. d. Other; Service pursuant to MCR 2.106/nobce by posting or publication. 3. For each method used, proof of service must be filed promptly with the court Date. 10/11/05 Judge James H. Fisher (P26437) STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF Court Telephone Number (269) 945-1285 HON. JAMES FISHER RLE: 06-497 DO NOTICE BY PUBLICATION DAPHANE KRISTINE KALIN Plaints vs. JOSEPH THOMAS KALIN. JR Defendant f WILLIAM G. MAYBEE (P24820) Attorney for Plaintiff PeNober & Maybee. PC. 2134 Guil Road Kalamazoo, Ml 49048 (269) 345-6135 JOSEPH THOMAS KALIN. JR Defendant 4838 West Hickory Road Hickory Comers. Ml 49060 TO: Joseph Thomas Kalin. Jr. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE a Complex* tor Divorce has been filed with this Court by the Plaintiff, Daphne Kristine Kahn. You are hereby notified that an Answer to this Complaint can be Med with this Court on or botore December 5, 2005. Failure to answer the Complaint will result in a default being entered, and a Judgment of Divorce presented to this Court by the Plaintiff for entry Please act accordingly Dated: October 17. 2005 Wrfkam G Maybee Attorney tor Daphne Kristine Kahn STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Deceden.’s Estate Fit-E NO. 03 23801-DE Estate of Lenis A. Davis, deceased. Date of birth: 01/13/1938 TO: Joshua Davis and Heather Davis whose addresses are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected. NOTICE TO MISSING HEIRS: The decedent. Lenis A Davis, who lived at 2897 N M-43 Hwy. Hastings. Mchigan died 06/24/2003 Missing heirs cf the decedent are notified that any Interest in the estate will be forever barred unless presented to James Davis, named personal representative or proposed personal representa­ tive. or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street. Ste. 302. Hastings and the named/proposed personal representative withm 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 10/19/2005 C. Marcel Stoetzei, Ill P61912 501 W State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (269)948-8321 James Davis 1275 Mixer Road Hastings. Ml 49058 • (269) 948-9938 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm ts a debt col­ lector attempting to collect a debt Any information obtained will be used for this purpose If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed betow MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Gordon E Clemons, and Melanie Clemons, husband and wife to The Lending Group. Inc., an Illinois Corporation Mortgagee, dated January 5. 2004 and recorded January 14. 2004 in Instrument Number 1120722 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Mortgage Electronic Registration. Systems. Inc . by assignment dated January 9.2004 and recorded April 9. 2004 in Instrument Number 1125062 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-Eight Dollars and Fifty-E^ht Cents ($76,658.58) including interest 6.22% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday. December 1. 2005. Said premises are situated in City of Bellevue. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 330 feet of the East 330 feet of the Southwest 1 /4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, Section 1«. Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Commonly known as 9351 Tasker Road. BeBevue Ml 49021 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: OCTOBER 21. 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd Suite 100 Rochester H«s. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No 05-39707 ASAP729935 11/03, 11/10, 11/17. 11/24 ommu PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN 5 ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made .n the conditions of a mortgage made by: CLAUDE RAY WOLFE, unmarried man as fus sole, separate property, to Arbor Mortgage. Mortgagee, dated March 4. 2005. and recorded on March 23. 2005, in Document No. 1143053. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mortgagee Io Marathon Financial Corporation, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof tho sum of FORTY SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEV­ ENTY ONE AND 50/100 DOLLARS ($46.97150). including interest at 6.500% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice rs hereby given thai said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 o’clock p.m., on. November 10, 2005. St d Premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. Commencing at the South 1/ 4 post of Section 30. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, thence North 0 degrees 18’ 39* West on the North and South 1/ 4 Bne 806.29 feet to its intersection with the centerline al M. Marsh Road, thence North 24 degrees 32*21* East on the centertine of Marsh Road 160 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence North 39 degrees 40* 28* West 190.13 feet, thence North 13 degrees 14* 49* East 227 59 feet to the West 1/8 poet of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 30, thence South 89 degrees 55’ 44* East 237.06 feet to the Centertine of Marsh Road, thence South 24 degrees 32’ 21* West on the centertine of Marsh Road 404.08 feet to the place of beginning Also: Commencing at the South 1/ 4 post ot Section 30, Town 2 North. Range 10 West, thence North 0 degrees 18’ 39* West on the North and South 1/ 4 line 1033.44 feet to the place ot begin­ ning. thence North 39 degrees 40* 28* West 84.12 feet thence North 13 degrees 14* 49* East 227.59 feet to the West 1/ 8 post of the Southeast 1/ 4 of Section 30, thence South 0 degrees 18’ 39* East on the North and South 1/ 4 line 286 28 feet to the place of beginning.. Tax ID No. 11-030-020-00 The Redemption period shaH be 6 months from the date of such Mte unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 800.3241a. in which case the redomption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated October 7. 2005 Marathon Financial Corporation Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 23100 Providence Drive. Suite 450 Southfield. Michigan 48075 SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD tant for the past 12 years under Fred Anderson. She succeeds Gordon Shane McNeill, who resigned in the first year of his second term last month to go into the phramacy business in Nashville and because of pressures of the job on his family. “Ms. Nakfoor brings a wealth of experi­ ence to this position, both in Barry County and Allegan County." Fisher said in a pre­ pared statement. “Her application was sup­ ported by all five judges before whom she has appeared in Allegan County for the last 12 years, as well as by her superior. Allegan County Prosecutor Fred Anderson." “There were a number of applicants for this position, and I reviewed all of them with (District) Judge (Gary) Holman and (Probate) Judge (William) Doherty." Fisher said. “I also considered the comments and counsel of serveral other judges who were familiar with KATRINA, continued from page 7 told we didn't need breathing masks because nothing was airborne but wc knew the mud dried and became dust.” President George W. Bush visited the scene while he was there. “I looked in the sky and saw his air trans­ port planes. Very impressive." “The city folk were starting to venture back while we were there.” he said. “They had a ’game face’ on but we have no ideas what it is like io go through a loss such as this. It certainly had an impact on me. I real­ ized how much I love my home and my coun­ try." Erb said he would like to go back to visit in two or three years and see how the city has cleaned up. After his New Orleans part of the Lions program. Erb urged the people to call if they see a something that would need police action. "You are our ears and eyes." the applicants, as well as comments from interested members of the community. There had been reports that at least a half dozen applicants expressed interest in the job within 24 hours of McNeill’s announcement he was resigning. “My goal was to appoint the person who 1 thought would do the best job for the citizens of Bany County, and I am confi­ dent that Ms. Nakfoor was the best choice available." the judge said. “This opinion is shared by most others with whom 1 spoke. “Ms. Nakfoor is experi­ enced. well-qualified and mature, and I expect her to be a hardworking and dedicated ser­ vant of the citizens of Barry County. The job of a prosecut­ ing attorney is difficult and challenging." he said, “and I wish her well as she embarks on this venture.” A native of Lansing. Nakfoor graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University in 1984. She eraned her law degree from Cooley Law School in 1987. She and her husband. Hastings police officer Jeff Pratt, are raising four children. Nakfoor will serve as inter­ im appointed prosecutor at least until January 2007. The four-year term does not expire until January 2009. A primary election to serve the last two years of the term will be held in August next year and a general election will be in November 2006. David Bannister, chief assistant, had been serving as prosecutoi since Oct 3. when McNeill left 401(k) rollovers made easy 42i W. Woodtewa Ave. Hastings. MI 49058 Edwardjones Member SIPC Registered Nurses Needed For a Growing Primary Care Clinic for the Uninsured Barry-Eaton District Health Department Is seeking to fill the fol'owlng positions: Full-Time RN needed to act as liaison between Agency. Community and area physicians; assist volunteer physicians in clinic practice' provide case management services. New program promo­ tion and Medical office experience preferred. Part-Time (24 hrs^wk.) RN needed to provide case management services and coordinate clinic operations. Medical office experience preferred. Positions are based in our Hastings office. Competitivs Salary and Benefits. Interested applicants should send resume and cover letter to: 169999 9 Barry-Eaton District Health Department 1033 Health Care Drive Charlotte, Ml 48813 OCTOBER 12.2005 Attn.: Personnel AH Board Members and X residents present. Approved agenda. EOE Minutes of previous meeting approved as print­ =>««<. ed. Approved appointment of members to Building Advisory Committee. Treasurer’s report approved as printed. Less than Perfect Credit? Are Department and Assessor s report present­ ed. Approved revision of Fire Department By-Laws Article 11. Set November 9 at 6:30 pm. tor informational meeting regarding Assessor s Plat at Fine Lake. We Can Help! Right to Farm Act Resolution was left on table. DEC will be present at next meeting regarding this. Approved payment of vouchers. June Doster. Clerk Attested to by: Rot*rt Mack. Supervisor REFINANCE ■ CONSOLIDATE ■ SAVE! Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. tilOAAELAND . MORTGAGE Your best Interest is our Goal �PaQe 14 - Thursday. November 3, 2005 - The Hastings Banner • 39th Annual Penn-Nook Gift Shop Christmas Presentation at the Pennock Hospital Conference Center. Hours are Wednesday 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Thursday 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.-l p.m. Featuring Christmas gifts for men, women and children, specialty Christmas decorations, and Gold Standard Jewelry on Wednesday only. Nov. 2­ 4. • 11th Annual Art Auction to raise funds for Thomapple Arts Council programs will be held at the Middle Villa Inn in Middleville. Call 945-2002 for more information. Novembers. • Penn fie Id PTSO Arts & Crafts Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m at the Pennfield High School off of N. M-66. Free au mission. Over 70 vendors. For more info call Sandy Howard at (269) 964-4625 November 5. • Caledonia Arts and Crafts Bazaar at the Duncan Lake Middle School, 9757 Duncan Lake Road, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admis­ sion, free parking, raffle. Lunch from 11 a.m.2 p.m. Over 100 crafters. Call (616) 891-8117 for more information. Nov. 5. • Country Antique Show featuring deal­ ers from 5 states showing primitive country wares from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Old Kellogg School at the comer of Washington and Queen in Nashville. Nov. 5. • Shipshewana on the Road at Kellogg Arena. Hours are Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $3.50 with children under 12 free. Nov. 5 & 6. • Tim Conway A Harvey Korman are together again at 5 p.m. at the DeVos Performance Hall. Tickets are $47.50 & $57.50. Conway and Korman will be presenting their popular solo standup acts and perform skits and sketches together, including favorites from "The Carol Burnett Show.** For moie information please visit www.devosperformancehail.com or call (616) 742-6610. For tick­ ets call (616) 456-3333 or visit www.ticketmaster.com. November 6. • Sunday Social Dances with the Swing Master's Band at the Richland Area Community Center, 9400 East CD Avenue, Richland. Dances take place from 2-5 p.m. $7 per person. Beginning dance lessons are offered from 1-2 p.m. for $5 per person and feature instruction in swingzcha cha, fox trot waltz, polka, and rhumba. No partner neces­ sary. All abilities welcome. Casual dress. No smoking or alcohol. Call Colleen Burke at (269) 317-2197 for more information. 1st & 3rd Sunday each month. • Swing Dance at the Richland Community Center, 8905 Gull Road (across from Hardings). Dances start with lessons at 730 p.m. and the dance will take place after­ ward and continue until 10:30 p.m. All ages and ability levels are welcome. Dress is casu­ al. $5 per person. No partner necessary. Bring a snack for the snack table. Call (269) 317-2197 for details. First Friday of every month September through June. • Bingo is held at the Nashville VFW Hall starting at 10:30 a.m. every Monday. • Pre-School Story Tune takes place every Friday morning beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Hastings Public Library. The event is free and open to all parents and pre-school age chil­ dren. Call (269) 945-4263 for more informa­ tion. Enery Friday. • Life in the Shadows: Hidden Children and the Holocaust is an traveling exhibit that comes to the Art Center of Battle Creek from the United Stated Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. Exhibit hours are Tuesday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Wednesday to Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday noon-5 p.m. Admission is FREE. The Art Center of B C. is located at 265 E. Emmett, Battle Creek. Through November 13. • Marvels of Maiolica: Italian Renaissance Ceramics will be on display at the Fredcrik Meijer Gardens A Sculpture Park Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m. Dating from the 15th century, more than thirty of these brightly colored and sumptuously decorated vassels will be on view in a rare exhibition from the prestigious Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington DC. Adult admission $8, seniors 65 A older $7, students $6, children ages 5 -13 $4. For more information call (888) 957-1580 or visit www.meijergardcns.org. Through December 31. • Dale Chihuly will have his works dis­ played in this large-scale, architectural exhibi­ tion by one of the world’s best-known con­ temporary artists at the Kalamazoo Insiiute of Arts, 314 South Park Street, downtown Kalamazoo. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.. Thursday. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday from noon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays and major holi­ days. Admission for most exhibitions and events is free. Call (269) 349-7775 for more information. September 25-January 1. • American Accent will perform at State Grounds Coffe House in downtown Hastings. Show starts at 8 p.m. One drink minimum. November 4. • Liam will perform at State Grounds Coffe House in downtown Hastings. Show starts at 8 p.m. One drink minimum. November 5. • Richard and Helen DeVos Classical Series: Pictures at an Exhibition at DeVbs Performance Hall at 8 p.m. Tickets are $16$58. For more information call (616) 454-9451 or visie-www.grsympteoy.org. November 4­ 5. • The Dixie Melody Boys 4c The Bradleys at the Caledonia Christian Reformed Church, comer of M-37 and 100th Street Caledonia. Tickets available for $10 in advance at Caledonia Pharmacy or $12 at the door. 12 and under free. Call (616) 891-8858 for more information. Saturday, November 5. • Collective Soul and Better Than Ezra at the Kalamazoo State Theatre at 7 p.m. Tickets are are $31.50 in advance. Nov. 9. • Symphony Series will be held Sundays at 2 p.m. at the Grand Rapids Art Museum. Free admission with museum admission of adults $7, seniors and students $6, children 6­ 17 $3. In conjunction with "Modem Masters ot German Expressionism," the Grand Rapids Art Museum presents a ten-week survey of German music presented by the musicians of the Grand Rapids, West Shore, Holland, and Kalamazoo Symphonies. For more informa­ tion call 616-831-1000 or visit www.gramonline.org. Sundays through December 18. This week's selection: " wss .x.jrsexse.se SsTfitr. Wallace & Gromit: Curse off the Were-Rabbit Running time: 85 minutes MPAA rating: G In the past 16 years, director and animator Nick Park has won two Academy Awards for his Wallace and Gromit short films. Fans of the cheese-obsessed inventor and his brilliant yet long-suffering canine companion have been waiting a long time to see the duo in a feature-length film. Finally, after five years of painstaking and laborious effort. Park and his crew have given fans their wish. “Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit” is one of the most adorable, funny, family films of the year — if not the decade. The film stars, of course. Wallace and his dog. Gromit. The duo have a thriving and successful company called “Anti-Pesto," which humanely removes rabbits from peo­ ple’s girdens. There is quite a huge bunny problem in their bucolic British hamlet, mostly because every citizen has a garden and is competing in the town’s annual Giant Vegetable Competition — including Gromit, who has a big melon he intends to enter. There’s a bit of a problem when Wallace and Gromit’s house becomes overrun with all the bunnies they’ve captured, so Wallace comes up with an invention that will brain­ wash the bunnies into hating vegetables. As fans of the duo know, this will only lead to disaster. And it does. Soon the small village is plagued by a 10foot-tall Were-Rabbit on the rampage. Wallace and Gromit must capture the lycanthropic lagomorph before it ruins the veggie Wallace and Gromit toast their success in providing quality family fun in their newest film. “Curse of the Were-Rabbit." festival and is killed by gold-digging rapscal­ lion and bloodthirsty hunter Victor Quartermaine. In an era where even kids movies are rife with jokes about excrement and filled with themes of an adult and oftentimes raunchy nature, it is a breath of fresh of air to finally see a family film that would rather spend time making you love and care about its characters and base its humor on human emotions (and innocent silliness' rather than lowering itself to the level of scatological humor and sexual innuendo. Wallace and Gromit succeed not only in entertaining us, but also by doing it with Good Taste and Good Humor. Bravo. GRADE: A Chamber of Commerce CALENDAR The Barry County Chamber of Commerce is located at 221 W. State Street in Hastings. The Chamber can be reached by phone at (269) 945-2454. Check out the Chamber's website at ■.vww.barrychamber.com CHECK OUT THESE NOVEMBER BARRY COUNTY AREA EVENTS: 1-30 Children'i Fall Reading dob at the Hastings Public Library. Call Susan Smith at (269) 945-4263 for more info. 2- 4 39th Annual Penn-Nook Gift Shop Christmas Presentation at Pennock Hospital's Conference Center. 4 Potluck at 6 p.m. for Living Connections: A Widowed Persons Support Group at 320 Woodlawn Avenue. Following dinner there will be a get acquainted time and planning of future events. $2 donations. Call Jean at (269) 795-3627 for more information. 5 Fall Antique Show from .10 a.m.6 p.m. at the Barry Expo Center. $2.50 admission. 5 Winter Bird Feeding from 11 a.m.-l p.m. at the MSU Kellogg Biological Station, 3700 E. Gull Lake Dr., Hickory Comers. $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 children. Call (269) 671­ 2510 for more infortnation. 5 11th Annual Art Auction sponsored by the Thomapple Arts Council. Call (269) 945-2CH2 for more information. 6 Bingo eve^f. Sunday at the Hastings AmericanXegion, 2160 S. M­ 37 Highway, Hastings (the former home of the TiGk^Jock restaurant). Every Sunday. Doors open at noon, games from 2-7 p.m. 10 3rd Annual Holiday Gift Show from 4-8 p.m. at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. Seating at 11 a.m. and 1230 p.m. with a program at 1:15 p.m. Program on protecting water quality by the Four Township Water Resources Council. Call (269) 7-1-4190 for more information. 12 Crafts Show at the Barry Expo Center. 13 Bingo every Sunday at the Hastings American Legion, 2160 S. M­ 37 Highway, Hastings (the former home of the Tick Tock restaurant). Every Sunday. Doors open at noon, games from 2-7 p.m. 13 Sunday Brunch at Fierce Cedar Creek Institute. Seating at 11 aan. and 1230 p.m. with program at 1:15 pan. Program on protecting water quality by the Four Township Water Resources Council. Call (269) 721-4190 for info. 19 Lincoln Meadows Craft Show in Middleville. Call (269) 795-3385 for info. 19 Christmas in Hastings Begins in downtown Hastings. 20 Bingo every Sunday at the Hastings American Legion, 2160 S. M­ 37 Highway, Hastings (the former home of the Tick Tock restaurant). Every Sunday. Doors open at noon, games from 2-7 p.m. 21 Republican Party Monthly Meeting at 730 p.m. at the Barry County Courts & Law Building. Call (269) 945-8903 for more information. -------- THE-------OBSERVATION DECK Money votes socialist or monarchist, finds a profit in pornography or translations from the Bible, commissions Rembrandt and under­ writes the technology of Auschwitz. It /Z acquires its meaning froi the uses to which it is put. Dzagca__ fries__ Lixcl__ "Miutef Mystery" at Van Andel Arena November 10­ 13. Performances are Thursday at 7 p.m., Friday 1030 a.m. A 7 p.m., Saturday 1030 a.m. A 2 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. A 4:30 p.m. To purchase tickets please visit www.ticketmaster.com or call (616) 456-3333. AlMMi/U. the Aitaicti at Spectrum Theatre November 10-19. Performance times are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8:00 p.m. Adult tickets are 525, students & seniors $23. One of the most talked-about productions when Actors’ first performed »t ten years ago, it is being revisited to celebrate our 25th anniversary. This musical explores the dark side of the American experience by examining the lives and motives of nine individuals who assassinated, or tried to assassinate, the President of the United States. Still today, Sondheim's most controversial musical and one of the most vividly remembered production in Actors' history. See wwxv.actorsatspectrum.org or call (616) 234-3943 for more information. Grand Rapids Symphony Pops Scries noflite Hip Harp, with Deborah HetuanQmant Friday A Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m. at DeVos Performance Hall November 11-13. Ticket prices range from $17-$55. Enjoy a night of high-energy music as Deborah sings, tells stories, and accompanies herself on a solid-body, electric harp. For more information call (616) 454­ 9451 or visit www.grsymphony.org. Barry Eiw Center Crafts Show wdl be held Nov. 12. Spaces for rent $50 for 10- x 10** table with tables and chairs included. Call Emily at (517) 852-9859 or Janice at (5?7) 852­ 0073 to reserve space. Rory Block will perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 37 at the Wealthy Stzet Theatre in Grand Rapids. Sponsored by WYCE. Tickets are £12 in advance. Call (616) 459-4788 for tickets. Rory Block is a 4-time winner of the W.C. Handy Award and is considered the top female blues artist. Celtic Tiger starring Michael Flatley wil1 come to Grand Rapids' Van Andel Arena Nov. 19. Tickets start at $29.50 and can be bought at the box office or through Ticketmaster. See CelticTigerLive.com for more information. Simon Shaheen & Qantarn will perform at 8 p.m. November 19 at the St. Cecilia Music Society in Grand Rapids at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20. Simon Shaheen is an internationally acclaimed composer and a virtuoso on both oud and violin. An Arab-American, he has immersed himself throughout his career in the musical styles of the Middle East, North Africa and India and is likewise fluent in Western classical musk and jazz. His ensemble, Qantara, explores music rooted in traditional Arabic sounds that crosses many cultures and musical styles. For tickets and info see www.scmsOnline.org or call (616) 459-2224. Charles Thekens' A Christmas Carol at 7 p.m. Saturday, November 19 at DeVos Performance Hall. Ticket prices are $19.75, $29.75 A $36.75. The Nebraska Theatre Caravan's national touring production of A Christmas Carol has been an American holiday tradition for over 25 years, entertaining thousands of families across the country. For more information visit www.devosperforrnancehall.com or call (616) 742-6610. For ticket information call (616) 456-3333 or visit www.ticketmaster.com. Broadway Theatre.—Guild—gnocsti Hairspray at DeVbs Performance Hall November 22-27. Performances are TuesdayThursday at 730 p.m., Friday 8 p.nv, Saturday 2 A 8 p.m., Sunday 1 pan. A 6 pan. Admission is $32-$67. Hairspray won eight 2003 Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Original Score by Marc Shaiman. For more Information see www.bwaygr.org. For more information call (616) 235-6285 or visit www.devo5performancehall.org. Jim Brickman's Christmas Show wiH take place Wednesday, November 30 at 730 p.m. Reserved seating tickets are $37.50-$42.50. Fgt tickets and information call the Kalamazoo State Theatre Box Office at (269)­ 345-6500. Victor Wooten Band at Calvin College Dec S Tickets are $16. Wooten is known as a musicians' musician and has performed with Bela Fleck and the Flecktones. Aerwmith with Imp Kravitz will perform live at Van Andel Arena Dec 17. Tickets are $55, $85, and $??5. • It was newsman Damon Runyon who made the famous observation, "The race is not always to the swift, nor the battle to the strong — but that's the way to bet." • For once, a flasher on the subway in New York got his just comeuppance. After expos­ ing himself to a woman on the platform, he started to run away. In his haste, though, he had forgotten to pull up his pants. He tripped over them and fell onto the track just as the train was pulling into the station. Perhaps that's why flashers are typically seen wearing long coats instead of pants. • It's been reported that President Warren G. Harding played poker twice a week. • Single men, take note: A recent survey of singles on the dating scene reveals that the majority of women — 61 percent — prefer a date who is clean-shaven. If you simply must have facial hair, however, try a goatee: 23 per­ cent of the women surveyed think it's sexy. Mustaches aren't terribly popular, though you might be able to get away with having one if you live in Texas — one in every five women in the Lone Star State love them. • Those who study such things say that in the early days of the United States, more peo­ ple bought astrological almanacs than Bibles. • Novelist and short-story writer Steven Millhauser is best known for his work "Martin Dressier: The Tale of an American Dreamer," which was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1997. Millhauser is also a professor at Skidmore, where he was teaching a class when a messenger handed him a note informing him that he had won the presti­ gious award. He didn't believe the news, though; he left the class after telling his stu­ dents that a "grotesque error had been com­ mitted" and he had to straighten it out. Th P LVJJ pri rAWI ' i © 2005 King Features Synd., Inc. you Planlcd pumpkins in July or August, they should be ready to harvest about now. Pick them when they have reached full color, their shells are hardened and the vines have Pumpkin picking dried. Stems should be left LEWIS LAPHAM © 2005 King Features Synd.. Inc. 4 Thought for the Day: "Speak when you're angry and you'll make the best speech you'll ever regret." — Laurence J. Peter I I �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 3. 2005 - Page 15 Attention Banner Readers: Due to recent cost increases beyond our control, we have found it necessary to discontinue publication of the Weekender edition. We will, however do our best to continue to cover weekend activities in and around Barry County in our Hastings Banner published each Thursday morning. J-Ad Graphics continues to strive to provide vital information with its five publications within the county and will attempt to avoid cutting back on its coverage in any way. Thank you for your continued patronage and readership. ORDER UP! 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The Barry County Prosecutor's office has authorized a four-count warrant for a suspect identified by surveillance cameras located at the business where the checks were passed. Drugs, cash, property seized at 3 different residences BARRY COUNTY — The Barry County Sheriff's office executed search warrants at three different residences in Barry County Monday. Oct. 31. As a result, a substantial amount of drugs, cash and property were seized, officers reported. Troopers from Michigan State Police Post in Hastings and the Wayland Post assisted deputies in the investigation, which is continuing. Bowling equipment reported stolen from locker HASTINGS — A Hastings resident reported the theft of a bowling bag. two bowling balls, wrist guards and a pair of bowl­ ing shoes Wednesday. Oct 26. Officers from the Hastings Police Department responded to the complaint of the theft from a locker at the Hastings Bowl. The incident remains under investigation. Pick-up truck strikes residence, power line THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a one-vehicle accident in Thomapple Township in which a pick-up truck hit a residence. A power line was damaged in the crash. Consumers Power also responded to the scene. The accident remains under investigation. Alcohol is believed to be a factor. Loud noise complaint leads to minor in possession arrests HASTINGS — Officers called to the 600 block of Hubble Street al around 3 a.m. last weekend for a loud noise complaint discovered a group of young people who were under the influence of alcohol. Joseph Arens, age 20; Corey Fueri. 18; and Nicole Quada. 18. all were issued citations and lodged in the Barry County Jail for being minors in possession of alcohol by consumption. Stolen blue quad runner recovered in Battle Creek BARRY COUNTY — Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the theft of a quad runner. As reported in last week’s issue of the Banner, the Barry County Sheriff’s Department was investigating the theft a blue 2000 Yamaha Bearcat quad runner stolen from an outbuilding at 8450 Barry ville Road. The quad runner was recovered in the Battle Creek area. Two women injured in Apple-Broadway traffic accident HASTINGS — Two drivers were injured in a traffic accident Friday. Oct. 28. at the intersection of Apple Street and North Broadway. ? Authorities said a 59-year-old Dowling woman was heading eastbound on Apple asd failed to yield while making a left hand tum on Broadway. Her vehicle struck a car driven by a 20-year-old Hastings wdman. who was taken to Petnock Hdsjiftal for injuries sustained in the accident. Auto, driver deficiencies lead to arrest of motorist \,ii. i 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought, never used). Still on roll. New $800 - sell $295. (517)204-0600 HOUSE FULL OF FURNI­ TURE: Everything must go! (All items less then 2mos. old). Bedrooms, great room, dining, kitchen, living room. Solid Oak and Mahogany, new beds. Too much to list. Cost $8,000. Will sacrifice for $2^00/best. (517)204-0600 MAHOGANY TABLE, CHAIR SET: 6 piece set still in box, seats 6-8 people. Ele­ gant! Cost $1,000, sell $150. (517)719-0451 SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set $175. (517)719-8062 I \hlh X«/t ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cot­ tage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 Car damaged by spray painting on Halloween night HASTINGS — The Hastings Police Department responded to the 1500 block of S. East Street Monday. Oct. 31. to investi­ gate a complaint of malicious destruction to a vehicle. Upon arrival, the officer met with the owner of the vehicle, who had discovered his car damaged with black spray paint some­ time duri-.ig the night The vehicle, a 1985 Buick Riviera, had been painted on the driver’s side and window. Deer Management official injured in fall while hunting BARRY COUNTY — Johnny Hartwell, vice president of the Barry County branch of the Quality Deer Management Association, fell from his tree stand Monday morning, Oct 24. As of Wednesday morning he reported having feeling in all his extremities but had two compression fractures in his verte­ brae. better than a break. He was recuperating in Pennock Hospital in Hastings and was reported to be in extreme pain. It was later reported that he has some back issues, but it looks like he is coming along quickly and he is walking again. DAYCARE OPENINGS- UCENSED 20 years, 730am5:00pm $15.00 day, $75 week, Monday-Friday. Call (269)948-2809. DF080024538. 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. HEATED POLE BARN SALE Saturday, November 5th and Sunday, November 6th. 8am-? 2120 S. McKeown Road just south off River Road or north off M-79. Thompson Center muzzle loader, antique dressers, clothes $3 a bag, vintage bobsled and toboggan, anti­ que wood kitchen table, as­ sorted wood chairs, lots of unusual items. //.//» WuHi.ti CARPET SHAMPOUERS: 5 full-time openings $450 ♦ per week Women and men, Co. training, mgmt, opportu­ nity. (616)257-3600, 28th. St & 131. \nh(itu \ ANTIQUE SHOW: NO­ VEMBER 5, BARRY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS EXPO COMPLEX. A LARGE VARIETY OF AN­ TIQUES. JUST NORTH OF HASTINGS ON M-37, SATURDAY, 10AM-6PM. $230 ADMISSION. DRIVERS: 8 trucks to fill, dedicated lanes! Great pay! Home time! Bonuses! Expe­ rienced or not! Class A train­ ing available, 888-306601. I .<i 2 BEDROOM MOBILE ..HOME in Woodland, $350 a month plus security & utilit­ ies. NO PETS. Call (269)367­ 4648. ( inniimnif\ HASTINGS TOWNSHIP — A motorist with a suspended driver’s license and improper license plates also was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol last Thursday. Troopers from the Michigan State Police post in Hastings conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a cracked windshield on Woodlawn Avenue in Hastings Township. The 21-year-old was subsequently lodged at the Barry County Jail. I iilfiHti/h $99 AMISH LOG BED w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 \ HOLIDAY SALE- Novem­ ber 19th !0am-6pm at the Hastings Moose Lodge. Come sell your products, eam extra money for the hol­ idays! Crafts, homemade items, small antique items, any home party products. Call (269)795-9185 or (269)838-9810 for space rent­ al $20 with 2 thick foot ta­ bles. CLERICAL: There is an im­ mediate part-time job open­ ing in our engineering print room. If your schedule is open weekdays in the after­ noon and you have comput­ er skills, please contact the Human Resource manager at Bliss Clearing Niagara, Inc. 1004 E. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058 (269)948­ 5859 (fax). Email: crog^bcnusa.com DRIVERS OWNER OPS TEAMS ONLY! 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Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newdspapers and catalogs. Fhone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 3. 2005 - Page 17 Saxons’ last-second goal not enough by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings* senior sweeper wasn't supposed to be the one to get the Saxon offense on track last Thursday in the Division 2 district semi­ finals against Mason at Charlotte. Dimond picked his spot to attack. He made great play to steal the ball away from a Bulldog defender while tight-rope walking the sideline then sent a perfect crossing pass over the field from right to left. "Being a senior, it’s his last year, and that was his last chance to show what he had and to try and make something happen so he kind of left his position there.” said Saxon head coach Brian Roderick. Dimond’s pass landed on the head of his teammate Travis Kirby who directed it into the goal with 24.4 seconds left in the Saxons* season. The Bulldogs moved onto Saturday's dis­ trict championship game with their 6-1 win over the Saxons. Mason took the district title before falling for the second consecutive year to Vicksburg in the regional tournament. Mason scored four goals in the first half and tw.i more in the second to tap Hastings. “I was a little disappointed in the first half, and it wa&ri'i necessarily with my boys." said Roderick. • "I had a hard time believing they (Mason) were allowed two penalty kicks in the first half. The first was knocked home by Stephen Mesko with 21:36 left in the first half. It came after Saxon defender Daniel Secord had a ball tipped away from him at the last second, his foot kept moving forward and struck a Mesko across the legs in the penalty box. Mesko converted on the shot for his third goal of the game, putting his team up 3-0. Less than four minutes later the Bulldogs were awarded a second penalty kick, this time on a clearer foul, but Mike May sent his shot sailing over the net and Hastings' go&l keeper Josh Bare. Alex Watson added the Bulldogs' final goal of the first half, with a powerful shot on a free kick. "The seniors, it really hit them pretty hard.” said Roderick of the first half scoring barrage by Mason. "They were all positive the whole time though. Il was a tough spot, but you can’t sit and dwell on it.” Mesko assisted teammate Sam Terman for the Bulldogs' fifth score with 29:57 to play in the second half. Terman set up teammate Ryan Derby with a nice cross with 22:31 to play, and Derby knocked the pass out of the air and into the Saxon net for the game's final score. Three other Mason shots were deflected out of harms way by either the crossbar or the goal posts. Kirby’s goal and Dimond’s assist bright­ ened the Saxons' spirits a bit at the end. The Saxons only had seven seniors on this season's roster. Dimond. Kirby. Secord. Max Myers. Steven Bender. Victor Gowell. and Brian McKeough who was named to the all­ district team for his performance Thursday and in the district opening win over Caledonia. A lack of experience had many doubling wlietlier ur not the Saxons would be able lo earn more than six wins this season. Hastings was 13-7-1 a year ago and lost in the district finals to Mason. This year the Saxons went 12-8-1 and fell in the district semifinals lo Mason, a team which returned most of its starters from a year ago. “This year was so much fun." said Roderick. "I just had such a great lime this year, not that I didn’t last year.” “There are a lot of positives to look for­ ward lo here,” he added. “As a coach, it makes me excited.” Trojan eagers now 9-8 Thomapple Kellogg didn’t play the kind of defense ii needed to last Thursday. The Trojans fell to Hamilton 68-53. The Hawkeyes only had five different players score, but four were in double figures led by Brittany Goodman's 30 point effort. “They were able to score off their inbound plays. We just weren’t getting through their screens," said TK head coach Jen Shaw. The Trojans pulled to within six points with a solid third quarter, but were then outscored 23-14 down the stretch. Hamilton held its lead with a big night at the free throw line. The Hawkeyes hit 26-of32 foul shots. Jessica Flaska led the Trojans with 17 points and nine rebounds. Holly Smith added 16 points and Amy Ball eight for TK. "If we had made the adjustments on defense, we would have been in the ball The Saxons’ Alex Kimble slides in to knock the ball away from Mason's Joseph Kobayashi late in the first half of last Thursday’s district semifinal at Charlotte. (Photo by Brett Bremer) game.” said Shaw. The Trojans still gave up more than 50 points Tuesday night, but earned a 63-52 nonconfcrence victory over Forest Hills Central. The offense was plentiful for the Trojans, especially in the second quarter when they scored 23 points, just one fewer than the Rangers scored in the entire first half. TK led 40-24 at the break. Flaska led TK with 17 points, and Ashleigh Lund and Smith added 14 points apiece. Caitlin Chamberlin tossed in eight points and Sam Reeder six for the Trojans who are now 9-8 overall this season. Kristina Cousins led the Rangers with 14 points. TK is back home tonight to take on Caledonia and then visits Wayland on Tuesday to end the O-K Gold Conference season. Special of the Week Hastings’ senior Brian McKeough works the ball up field in last Thursday s Division,2 district,S|oss to..Mason in Charlotte. (Photo by Brett Bremer) BOWLING SCORES Who’ll take the pictures if I’m listening from home? Caledonia's varsity girls’ basketball game against the undefeated Lowell Red Arrows might not necessarily have been the thing that the Fighting Scots want broadcast ail over the world. The Fighting Scots fell 51-39 against the now 17-0 Lowell girls. There wasn’t much special about the game, but the night was special because Caledonia High School became the first in the state to do a live radio broadcast over the Internet of a school athletic event. “It was definitely an exciting night." said Mike Wilson, the show’s director and the CHS TV Production instructor who is also a Caledonia basketball coach and varsity ten­ nis coach. "Wc had the chance to begin something special for our students, so this became a top priority.” The opportunity was created when EZstream.com. a company out of Providence. Rhode Island, which joined forces with the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) to form the MHSAA Broadcasting Network. Because of their efforts, schools only need a laptop computer, an Internet connection, and some inexpensive audio equip­ ment to send their games all over the world. It’s still the only Michigan high school game to be broadcast that way. but I’d be will­ ing to bet that this will catch on. I’ve heard parents mumble about how boys’ basketball games find their way onto the radio, but girls’ don’t. That has a lot to do with money, but this does not. The MHSAA Network website says that schools can broadcast these games for about $21 a contest once they have the equipment. Anyone with an Internet connection and simple software can listen at www.mhsaanetwork.com. The MHSAA could put me out of a job with this. Instead of waiting to read the paper and find out about the state cross country finals, people can listen to it at home. Instead of driving to Brooklyn this weekend 1 could sit at home with a warm mug of cocoa and listen to the races on the Internet. Hmmm? That’s not something I’m dreaming up cither. In fact, the cross country finals are on the current schedule. Listeners can hear the races as they happen, listen to them later, or even order a C.D. of the broadcasts. An MHSAA press release said, the audio commentary will be the public address feed from MIS. where a pair of announcers, w orking with spotters at different vantage points around the course. This isn’t only a neat sporting venture. Right now at Caledonia. Wilson is running the equipment and the school's campus safety director Denny Schneider is the announcer, but I’m sure that eventually students will be able to do these jobs. For Wilson this was an opportunity that went well beyond athletics. "This night was just the beginning. I’m sure that we’ll add video streaming soon which will give my students the chance to do both radio and television commercials, half-time shows, and sell advertising spots for actual broadcasts. Its going to revolu­ tionize our TV Production program." said Wilson. 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November 3. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Montague’s 41-point run ends Maple Valley’s year by Jon Gambee Staff Writer For the second year in a row Maple Valley traveled a long distance to Montague High School only to come away with the same dis­ appointing news. Last year the Wildcats beat the Lions in the second round of the playoffs. At least this year they didn't make Maple Valley suffer as long, as they bested the Lions 41-12 Saturday, ending the Lions* season at 6­ 4. “We had success moving the ball." said Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt after the game, “but we just couldn't get it into the end zone enough.” If there was ever a game where the final score was not indicative of the game itself, it was Saturday. The Lions scored early in sec­ ond quarter, but didn't put any more points on the board until the running clock struck 0:00. in the meantime, the Wildcats were running up 4! unanswered points and controlling the game on both sides of the ball. Maple Valley showed signs of success on offense, but defensively, was never able to effectively handle the Wildcats. “We had trouble stopping them. It’s a prob lem we have had all year. We have tried everything, but we just gave up too many points this year.” Mittelstaedt said. That state­ ment of fact was emphasized by the fact that although the Lions finished with a winning season they were outscored 260-233 for the year. Montague scored first, a 43-yard touch­ down pass from Dan Pineda to Matt Kuchar with 1:35 left in the first quarter. Maple Valley answered with a 33-yard touchdown pass from Matt Gordcneer to Adam Lamphere with 11:12 left in the second quarter. But the two-point conversion failed, leaving the Lions down by one. Montague scored twice more before the half was over, an 11 -yard run by Chris Farr at the 8:50 mark and a 23-yard scoring pass from Pineda to TJ. Ban just before the end of the half. The only score of the third quarter was a one-yard touchdown run by Barr. In the fourth quarter, Montague scored on a three-yard run by Barr and a 16-yard run by Curtis Holden. Maple Valley scored on the game's final play when Gordcneer hit Lamphere in the end zone with a 24-yard scoring strike. "We wanted our seniors in the game at the end.” Mittelstaedt said. “They have given four years to the program and they deserved to go out on a positive note. "I was proud of the effort our kids gave today. They never quite and they never let down.” Maple Valley ran up 302 total yards on Maple Valiev senior running back Adam Lamphere fights to puH away from a Montague tackier in the first half of Saturday's Division 6 play-off game at Montague. (Photo by Perry Hardin) offense and had drives stopped at the four, the 15 and the 30. Lamphere was the leading rusher for Maple Valley with 75 yards on 13 carries and three receptions for 73 yards and both touchdowns. Levi Andler finished with 108 yards on 16 carries for the Lions. Jarred Goris and Josh Bursley each had six tackles for Maple Valley. DK girls win final KVA championship Lion senior running back Levi Andler fends off Montague’s Matt Kuchar with his left hand as he heads up field Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Perry Hardin) PALL OIL CHANCE SPECIAL WITH COUPON ’15*1 Up to 5 qts. 5W-30 ot 10W-30 Oil and Alter I Most cars and light duty trucks. : Diesel engines excluded I HASTINGS LUBE & CAR WASH 815 W. State St.. Hastings (across from Kmart) 948-9542 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor For years the Kalamazoo Valley Association Cheerleading championship tro­ phy has made its way back to the league meet each fall, and was turned over to the confer­ ence champion for that year. It's been a while since any school other than Delton has been in possession of the tro­ phy. and it will remain there for the foresee­ able future. The Delton Kellogg varsity girts’ cheer­ leading team won its third consecutive KVA cheerleading championship Saturday. Oct. 22, on its home floor. The Panthers scored their best point total ever, with best-ever first and second round scores leading up to a total of 379 points. Pennficld was second with 339. Paw Paw third with 326, and Parchment fifth with 298. Delton scored a 156 in round one. the cheering round, and 223 in round two which incorporates stunts, gymnastics, and dance. “I think.the biggest things for this team were its work ethic and its great aKirode,” said Delton Kellogg bead coach Theresa Delaphiano. “I think those were two of the top things that helped us achieve what we wanted to achieve.” There wouldn’t have been another shot at iL Michigan High School Athletic Association rules are putting an end to side­ line cheerleading competitions, now that the winter’s competitive cheer season is official­ ly sanctioned by the organization. Of the 15 members of the team, it was the last chance for five of them to earn another KVA title. DK’s five seniors. Rachel Humphreys. Stephanie Desness. Whitney Munson. Katelin Hammond, and Kate Tomlin played a big part in the Panthers coming out It’s simple math: Start with a great rate : 7.25% Open another product: - .50% Add another service: I I A Super Rate ' - .25% The Delton Kellogg varsity sideline "heerleading team celebrates its Kalamazoo Valley Association championship Saturday, Oct. 22. at DKHS. Team members are (front from left) Katelin Hammond. Rachel Humphreys. Stephanie Desness, Samantha VanDenberg. (middle row) Coach Teresa Delaphiano, Jessica Sweat, Nicole Dykgraaf, Amanda Flick, Whitney Munson, Somantha Rhoda. Emma Garrison, Michelle Kramm, (back) Kate Tomlin. Hilary Phelps. Use Houtman. Jennifer Arkwright. Laura Borde, and dance coach Jill Dykstra. (Photo by Mike Wertman) VOLLEYBALL on top again. “I had five great seniors this year." said Delaphiano. “I definitely think that’s a big plus, having their experience.’’ “We all tried to do a lot of team building this year, and they all tried to dwell on the team more than on themselves. It ail kind of fell together.” The Panthers most impressive feat of team­ work was their ability to perform three liber­ ties in the final performance. Liberties arc a stunt where one performer is held over the head of another by one foot. “It’s not an easy stunt to do." said Delaphiano. “and we hit them. We hit every stunt in our second round. We were near per­ fect." The KVA also took a moment to pay tribute to coach Delaphiano. for her 16 years of building both sideline and competitive cheer teams at Delton Kellogg. This was the fifth lime she led the Panthers to the KVA championship. 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Eight minutes into the game, the Pioneers had to be wondering if they should show their press releases to the Trojans again. Then the unthinkable happened Ben Ybema. who had rushed for more yards than any other back on the field during the first quarter, went down with a concussion and the realistic chance for Middleville to pull off an upset went down with him. “It is tough to stay competitive when 80 percent of your offense goes out of the game.” Pennfield said after the game. “I would like to have had ? chance to see what could have happened if Ben had play ed the whole game ” While EGR was having little luck curtail­ ing Ybema during the first quarter. Kelvin Grady. EGR’s highly touted running back, was having trouble getting started against a fired-up Trojan defense. Grady finished the first quarter with zero yards gained and a lost fumble. Thomapple Kellogg senior running back Ben Ybema pulls away from East Grand Rapids' junior Luke Glendening in the first quarter of Friday night's Division 3 pre-district contest at EGR. (Photo © 2005 cincoman) The Trojans' sprints towards the sideline Scott Brown in an attempt to chase down East Grand Rapids' Lex Cisler Friday night. (Photo © 2005 etneoman) If you had to pick the best player on the field after eight minutes the choice would have been easy and be would have been dressed in Middleville colors. But Ybema did go down and the hopes and dreams of his team went down with him. Not that he went willingly. They had to hide his helmet on the sidelines, he was that deter­ mined to gel back in. But his father was on hand and faced with deciding between the well being of his son and a football game, dad made the right choice. The unbridled enthusi­ asm of youth was overruled by the compas­ sionate care of a parent. Ybema sat and Middleville fell. “They are a gixxl football team." Pennfield admitted after the game, “but I am proud of the way our kids play ed, especially after Ben Lion’s Hall headed for MIS Hillsdale's Adrienne Pastuyla won the girls' race in 19:08, and was followed in by Lumen Christi’s Cara Crcmeans in 19:27. in 19#1. Md in 19:35TW by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Maple Valley junior Mike Hall made the most of a fast track at Sharp Park in Jackson Saturday' ~ ~ ' Hall raced lo a fourth place finish in the Division 3 regional race, earning him a spot in this Saturday’s state finals at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. The Division 3 boys' race begins at 10:30 a.m. Hall was one of 11 boys at the meet to break the 17-minute barrier, finishing in 16 minutes 39 seconds which is a new Maple Valley school record. Jackson Lumen Christi’s Josh McAlary won the race in 16:07. and was followed across the finish line by Hanover-Horton's Mike Mayday (16:12) and Lansing Catholic's David Todd ' 16:38). McAlary's Titans won the boy.-’ meet with 41 points. Lansing Catholic was second with 71 followed by two of Maple Valley's SMAA rivals. Hillsdale (95) and Albion (111). The top three teams and top 15 individuals advance to the state finals. Maple Valley's boys finished 13th as a team with 323 points. Hall had time to catch his breath before teammate Zeke Wieland crossed the finish line 74th in 19:23. RJ. Raines wa> 81st in 20:05. Jed Wieland 85th in 20:20. and Kaleb Root 88th in 20:25 for the Lions. Behind Albion. Hanover-Horton finished with 133 points. Addison 157. Stockbridge 181. Leslie 217. Quincy 242. Olivet 282. Michigan Center 296. Bronson 302. Maple Valley 323. and Pennfield 409. Maple Valley had just two girls running in the race. Erin Shoemaker and Dhani Tobias. Shoemaker was 39th in 22:13 and Tobias 49th in 22:43. Jackson Lumen Christi and Hillsdale’s girls dominated the meet. Lumen Christi had five runners in the top 15 and Lumen Christi four. The Titans won with just 40 points and went down." James Smith. Troy Rock and Joe Sanford shared the running duties for Middleville the rest of the way and they did an outstanding job. Smith finished the night with 88 yards on 19 carries. Rock scored Middleville’s lone touchdown on a ten-yard run in the first quar­ ter. Grady, meanwhile, came to life after his slow start. He showed why he is one of the top rated running backs in the state. The 5’11". 160 lb. junior finished the night with 152 yards on 22 carries and four touchdowns. EGR went aliead in the game with 7:48 to play in the second quarter with Eric McLaughlin getting the final yard. Michael Wilson’s extra point made it 7-6 and the Pioneers never looked back. They scored again just before the first half ended when Grady took a pitchout and sliced through the defense for a 12-yard touchdown. In the third period. Grady really came to life, scoring on runs of seven, one. and 14 yards. Along the way. EGR got a touchdown when DeMarcus Grady hit Lex Cisler on a 60 yard scoring pass. The fourth quarter was played with a run­ ning clock, as time ran out on the Trojans and EGR thought about next week's contest again Caledonia. 53-7 winners over Ionia Friday. Pennfield after the game refused to use Ybcma's injury as an excuse. He chose instead to give praise to his team for stepping up. “1 am proud of the effort our kids gave." be said. "We knew it was going to be a tough game but they never backed down. They gave us an all out effort and that's all a coach can ask." When he first walked off the field. Pennfield was approached by a reporter who offered a handshake in condolence. “1 wish you were shaking the hand of a w inner,” he said. Don’t worry. Coach. He was. Hillsdale was second with 46. Third place went to Hanover-Horton which finished with 94 points. Lansing Catholic was fourth with 106. . Stockbridge was fifth With 131 points, followed by Leslie 172. East Jackson 239. 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The Delton Kellogg coaches spent the week telling Roberts how well he was run­ ning. then the day before the race told him that there were 17 runners at the meet who had run faster times than him this season. "He finally, finally, started getting nervous Panther junior Dan Roberts finds some space as he runs towards a 14th place finish at Saturday’s regional, which earned him a spot in this Saturday's state finals at Michigan International Speedway. (Photo by Brett Bremer) tor a race. ’ said DK head coach Dale Grimes. “I think they were just trying to get me ready for the race.’’ said Roberts, ’ because I knew I wasn't seeded that good, but they knew I could do it. so that was their way of motivating me.” Roberts squeaked by with a time of 17 min­ utes 24 seconds, just over a second ahead of the 15th runner and seven seconds ahead of the 16th place finisher. "I run better in that position." said Roberts. "1 can alway s hold off people belter than 1 can try lo catch them 'cause you're almost getting pushed by them." Ingle picked Calvin Christian sophomore l^iuren Schoenbom as the runner to push her. then sprinted past her at the end to finish in 20:26. Schoenbom was tenth in 20:27. "That was really hard." said Ingle. "1 couldn't have done it without that Calvin Christian girl. Il was a give and take thing. We just kind of helped each other out. I killed her on the hills and she killed me on the straight­ aways and the down hills.” Ingle said she’s had an advantage over Roberts this season. Roberts finished more than a minute and a half ahead of his nearest teammate Saturday. He's done that much of the year. Ingle has had junior teammate Heather Millard to push her in practice and in races. "She amazes me." Ingle said of Millard. "We finally got her to come out. She played basketbail for two years and I finally talked her into running and it changed tier life 1 think." Millard was 28 seconds short of her first trip to state. She finished 19th in 21:18. The Delton Kellogg girls finished sixth as a team with 147 points Behind Ingle and Millard. Lauren Knollenberg was 34th in 22:03. Shawn Schut 44th in 22:44. and Kathrvn Gov 53rd in 23:14. Whitehall (65 points). Otsego (74). and Calvin Christian (81) qualified for state with the top three point totals m the girls’ race. Kent City was fourth with 100 points, fol­ lowed by Allendale 118. Delton Kellogg 147. Grand Rapids West Catholic 169. Hopkins 212. Ravenna 239. Muskegon Oakridge 296. and Shelby 305. See DK CROSS, next page E tvV-v-^Carpers Need Cleaning? C E CLEANING SI K\K I S Professional Steam Extraction The Method Recommended by the Major Carpet Manufacturers ISt For... Rcvdaiitidl & Comm>*r. ul Owner Torn I nth • Carpeting / Upholstery Cleaning • Deodorizing • Fabric Protection We Also Offer: The Key to all your Flooring Needs. For us it is more than simple or quick ... 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In between, next Tuesday, the Vikings visit Charlotte to play their district hosts. DeWitt is 16-1 on the season and the Lansing Catholic 15-2. The Cougars only two losses are to DeWitt. The Vikings are 8-8 but are on a four-game winning streak, having won five of their last six. after knocking off Haslett last Thursday 45-40. Hasten won by eight points the first time the CAAC-3's two Viking squads met. Lakewood head coach Kate Prominski said that her team's confidence is at an all time high. “We’re playing very good basketball right now." she added. “If there is any time I would want us to play (Lansing Catholic), it would be now.” Stevie Spctoskey had 13 puir»U snd Amy Joostbems nine for Lakewood in its win o'.'er Hasten. “It was a team win.” said Prominski. “As far as personally, for a coach. 1 went out the.-and said this was a win J wanted. I’d never said that before to the girls.” Lakcwixxl trailed 24-21 at the half, and came out and went on an eight point run to start the third quarter and pull in front. Lock down defense was the key to the Lakewood rally. Haslett scored just three points in the third quarter. Lakewood held its lead until the final two minutes of the game. Haslett pulled ahead 40-38 with a minute and a half remaining. The host Vikings were able to tie the game, and then pull ahead on free throws by Joostbems and Spctoskey. With two seconds left. Haslett had the ball out of bounds with the full length of the court to go down by three. Lakewood's Sylvia Welch stole the ball and put it up for two points and the 45-40 margin of victory. "We’re playing as good as we have ever played right now." said Prominski. Special of the Week AAE 05 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ONE OWNER. 3800 V6, NICLEY EQUIPPED. 30.000 MILES (R) RadioShack* of Hastings Vtx/Wgotquastfans. HtoVigotarBMWX.* A WIRED UP DEALER 614 West Stale Street - In the Kmart Plaza in Hastings • (269) 945-4800 • Toll Free 877-GO-WIRED Hours 9am-8pm Mon-Sat. 11am-4pm Sun ST Dreisbach PONTIAC aMC A.r-« •**«’"«* Uonx. 4BJM | 4F 4F 3 | 1------------------------------------------------- 1 Wit Etatonc te foKTirxw site’ tenm.' I Call 269-948-8000 Today or toli free 1 -888-494-5539 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday November 3 2005 - Page 21 Rebecca Winchester lone state qualifier in Division 2 by David T. Young Editor It was a bittersweet regional cross-country meet Saturday tor the Caledonia boys. unfor tunately more bitter than sweet. After winning the OK Gold Conference championship, the Fighting Scots came oh mi dose to being one ot three teams to qualify for the coveted Division II state meet this Saturday at Michigan International Speedway But coach Ben Thompson s guys came in fourth at the Grand Valley Stale University course, missing the big dance by just 17 team points. Instead, two Caledonia boy s. Luke lay lor and Justin Kucharczyk. qualified by placing among the top 15 individual runners it was close, but no cigar, for Scot Alex TcnElshol. who finished a heartbreaking 16th. Joining the Caledonia pair at MIS this Saturday after­ noon will be girls' standouts Andrea Schedlbauer of the Scots and Rebecca Winchester of Middles ille Thornapple Kellogg, who also qualified as individuals. Caledonia girls were tilth as a team and Middleville was seventh. Thompson said he was a little disappointed by not taking one ot the three prized team slots at GVSU. but when looking at the big picture, he said he feels pretty good about his team. "When I look back over the whole season. I thmk *ve all came together well." he remarked. "Wc certainly were disappointed to come so close One ot our top two goals before the season started was to qualify as a team tor state, and the other was to win the league championship, which we accom­ plished." Thompson added he's kxikmg forward to next year because he has his top five harriers returning, and because they came so close, he expects them to be hungry to make it lo Brookly n as a unit in November 2006. Reeling from a bad day. however. Lake win xl coach Jim Hassett, who noted that for the first time in his nine years of guiding the Vikings, none of them will be at MIS. iuikewixid finished tied for 12th in the team derby ot 16 entries and its girls took eighth in a much tougher field. "My boys disappeared today." Hassett said. "It was just a bad day for us. I knew we couldn't beat somebody like Caledonia, but I thought we would be close (with the other teams I." Grand Rapids Christian had as gixxJ a day as anyone can have, taking first in both the boys' and girls' meets. The Eagle boys scored 58 points. Holland Christian was runner-up w uh 93. East Grand Rapids |(M). Caledonia 117. Wayland 164. South Christian 193. Catholic Central and Byron Center 220 each. Hudsonville Unity Christian 227. Hastings 233. Middleville 249. luikewood and Zeeland East both 253. Zeeland West 326. Wyoming Park 476 and Wy oming Rogers 506. In the girls' race, regarded as perhaps the toughest regional in the state. GR Christian had an impressive low score of 48. South Christian 74. East Grand Rapids 75. DK leads the KVA with 3 to play by Brett Bremer Sports Editor This week is all about atonement for the Kalamazcxi Valley Association i KVA i leading Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ basketball team Delton’s only losing streak of the season came in early October when the Panthers lost consecutive home games to non-conference foe Gull Lake, and conference rivals Galesburg-Augusta and Pennfield. Delton held onto its half-game lead in the KVA standings with a 44-41 win over Galesburg-Augusta Tuesday night. DK is 12­ 5 overall and 6-3 in the KVA. Paw Paw is 6­ 4 in the league. Galesburg-Augusta 6-4. and Kalamazoo Christian 5-4. DK has three conference games remaining. at Pennfield tonight, at home against Christian on Tuesday, and at Hackett Catholic Central (3-6) next Thursday. Three Delton wins earns it the KVA cham­ pionship. Delton Kellogg head coach Rick Williams wasn't completely looking past Pennfield. who top|>ed Delton by one in its first meeting, when he said. "We're going to have io beat (Christian) to win it. That game just got gigantic." Every game the Panthers play in the rest of the season will be the biggest one of their lives. Williams said that he’d never been in a game as big as Tuesday’s with GalesburgAugusta. "It’s probably been 15 to 20 years (since Delton Kellogg senior point guard Katie Smoczynski races by senior GalesburgAugusta guard Renee Reichenbach in the second half of Tuesday night’s Panther vic­ tory. Smoczynski had four points three assist, and five steals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Talk Radio HASnNGS^^^ RADIO SPORTS W8£H 100.1 FM SATURDAY. NOV. 5TH • COLLEGE FOOTB ALL M.S.L1. at Purow................................. Broadcast time 11:00 am on 100.1 FM W.M.U. and Eastern Michigan ............... Broadcast time 12:00 pm on 1220 .AM ___________________________________________________ HASTINGS SWIM CLUB Parent Information/Registratior. Session 7:00 p.m., Wednesday. November 9 Rooms A & B. Hastings Community Center Participants must be able to swim one length of the pool DK had won a game that important). and in my five years we’ve never. Really, it’s the first big important game we’ve played in in the five years I’ve been coaching." The Panthers really won that game Tuesday night in the first half. Galesburg-Augusta jumped out to a 7-0 lead before the Panthers got into the flow of things and went on a 34­ 14 run in the remainder of the first half. ‘ Galesburg outscored Delton Kellogg 20-10 in the second half. Delton just held on in the second half. The Rams scored the first six points of the third quarter to pull within six at 33-27. The Panthers responded by slowing things down. The Panthers ran a couple minutes off the clock with guards Katee Hogoboom. Katie Smoczynski. and Jordan Haines passing and holding the ball beyond the three-point line. "What’s cool about this group is that we don’t necessarily practice everything we do." said Williams. "When we get into certain sit­ uations I can draw something up and these girls have played together for so long that they can go out there and get it done." The killer for the Rams was that when Delton finally did put a shot up. it was a juniper (But swished through the net for Smoczynski with 2:43 left in tlx.* third. Delton only made three field goals the rest of the w ay. It was SnuKzynski’s only basket of the second half, she finished with fourpoints. Alex Culbert led Delton with 13 points and eight rebounds. Haines had 12 points and seven boards and Hogoboom added 11 points. Each of those four hit only one field goal in the second half. More important than the points at that point was how Hogoboom and Smoczynski took care of the basketball to allow the Panthers to hold onto their lead. “(Smoczynski) has been handling the ball so well for us." said Williams. "That was a big jumper she hit from the elbow. I think she's the best point guard in the KVA." Smoczynski had three steals and five assists. Junior Molly Schab led the Galesburg comeback in the second half, she scored ten of her game high 14 points in the second 16 minutes. Three times in the second half she pulled down offensive rebounds and went back up for two points. Amanda Schab fin­ ished with six points. DK CROSS, continued from previous page The top three runners in the girls' race were freshmen. Aubrcc Danielson of Whitehall won the race by more than 40 sec­ onds in 18:28. Otsego’s Ylva Elhammer was second in 19:10 and Whitehall’s Sam Schmicdeknechi third in 19:18. West Catholic dominated the boys’ race, finishing with just 24 points. The Falcons had 'ix runners finish in the top 12. including individual champion sophomore Ryan Scott (16:30) and second place finisher senior Andrew Bissonette (16:35). "I was in ninth place at the onc-mile mark and the whole West Catholic team went past me in one pack." said Roberts. Other teams qua'ifying for the state meet were Kent City (71 points) and Allendale (84). Calvin Christian was fourth with 149 points followed by Godwin Heights 158. Otsego 162. Whitehall 175. Hopkins 181. Shelby 236. Ravenna 247. Delton Kellogg 257. Kelloggsville 210. and Muskegon Hudsonville Unity 123. Caledonia 149. Wayland 160. Middleville 192. I^kewxxxi 213. Holland Christian 259. Zeeland East 300. Zeeland West 316. Byron Center 322. Catholic Central 325. Hastings 367 and Rogers 367. Wyoming Park did not field a team. Luke l ay lor stepped up to take fourth place in the boys’ run w ith a time of 16:51 He fin­ ished behind individual regional champion David Mart of Holland Christian, who crossed the finish line in 16:22. Rob Veldman of Zeeland East was runner-up and GR Christian's David Schmidt was less than three seconds ahead of Taylor in third. Kucharczyk checked in with a time of 17:17.6 for the last qualifying spot, only seven-tenths of a second belter than teammate TenEJshof. who recorded a time of 17:18.3. Rounding out Caledonia’s scoring were Joe Smith. 40th in 17:58. and David Villerot. 42nd in 18:04. Vasily improved Hastings, which was IOth as a team, was led by Ryan Bosnia. 20th in 17:28. followed by A J. Singletary. 34th in 17:52; Jesse Ellwood 38th in 17:56; Alex Kimble. 70th in 18:52. and Dane Schils, 71st in 18:53 The Middleville boys finished I Ith and were led by Ethan Fuller. 22nd w ith a time of 17:32; Keith Winchester. 24th. 17:40; David Ordway. 60th. 18:36; John Betit. 68th. 18:50. and Lance VanPutten. 75th. 19:17. For Lakewood. Michael Forman finished 28th with a time of 17:42; Jesse Schrock 30th in 17:44; Tim DeJong. 47th in 18:12; Billy Quint. 72nd in 19:01. and Jason Slerkenburg. 76th in 19:21. Coach Ellen Dykstra Wilcox had harbored hopes of her Caledonia group making it to Brooklyn, but the aimpetition was just loo tough The Scots had finished as runners-up to South Christian in the O-K Gold earlier this season. Schedlbauei checked in sixth overall with an 18:42.3. just three seconds slower than East Grand Rapids perennial ace Nikki Brown. Brooke Eilers of Holland Christian was regional champion with a time of 18:22.1. She was followed by Jessica Koster of GR Christian. Lon Burgess of South Christian. Alyssa Penning of GR Christian. Brown. Schedlbauer and Rebecca Winchester of Middleville. Winchester outducled perennial rival Jessica Armstrong of Wayland at the fin­ ish line and recorded a time of 1902.7. Stephanie Rossman ran a solid race for the Scots, placing 18th in 19:53. She was fol­ lowed by teammates Kendra Ross. 34th in 20: 57; Kendel Grant. 39th in 21:08. and Maddie Zych. 52nd in 21:44. Finishing behind Winchester for Middleville were Melanie Truer. 36th in 21: 01; Chaney Robinson. 44th in 21:28; Emma Ordway. 47th in 21:33. and Kersta Gustafson. 58th in 2209. For Lakewood, two sets of girls ran in mini-packs. Dana Nichols came in 25th in 20:20; Jessika Blackport was 26th in 20:21; Naialie Blackmer 53rd in 21:46; Sadie Catt 54th in 21:47. and Ashley Pifer 55th in 21:52. Hastings was led by Tiffany Edwards. 59th in 22:11; Alyssa Case 62nd in 22:16; Kayleigh DelCotto 76th in 23:11; Molly Smith 83rd in 2402 and Alyssa Thornton 90th in 24:58. 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Hastings Hastings Felpausch Lake Odessa 269-945-9561 / 1-800-267-3830 Oakridge 388 Practices start at 6 00 p.m. on: Monday,, beginning November M Wednesdays, beginning November M ■eawon continues through Mid-February Cost *5O.OO/parncipant (Please t»mg checks made payable » Hastings Area Schools to the November 9 session) Cory Cook was 55th for Delton in 19:05. Michael DeWaters 56th in 19:11. Josh Marzic 66th in 19 45. and Morgan Hennessey 72nd in 20:03. The Division 3 boys’ race this Saturday at MIS is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. The Division 3 girls are scheduled to start at II 30. MAI//TREET Friendly and c onvenient. Member FDR lt\ how wv hank hurt' Equal ilixrunr Lender �Page 22 — Thursday, November 3, 2005 - The Hastings Banner Lakewood boys and TK girls win Barry County titles by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Much of the talk among the runners prior to the gun al the 2005 Barn County Invitational at Charlton Park Monday afternoon was about how tough the hills would be By the time the race was run. night fell, and awards were being handed out that had all subsided. There weren't many complaints after the race had actually been run. The only complaint Lakewood coach Jim Hassett had was that his boys didn't run the way they did Monday at their Division 2 regional race at Grand Valley State University last Saturday. Many of his runners had their second or third best times of the season, despite the tough course. The Lakewood boys defended their Barry County title, edging out Hastings by three points. Thomapple Kellogg dominated the girls’ race, with five runners in the top ten. led by junior state qualifier Rebecca Winchester who won the race with a time of 20 minutes 4 seconds. Winchester is one of only four slate quali­ fiers from Barry County this fall, and the only one in Division 2. She'll be running in the state finals this Saturday afternoon at Michigan International Speedway (MIS) in Brooklyn. Maple Valley's Mike Hall and D*h**ti Kellogg's Dan Roberts and Marissa Ingle will be running in the Division 3 races Saturday morning at MIS. Hali ran a determined race Monday after­ noon to win the boys race with his arms spread wide as he crossed the finish line in Tite Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ cross country team shows off its hardware at the conclusion of the Barry County Meet Monday night at Chartton Park Team mem­ bers are (front from left) Melanie Truer, Kersta Gustafson, Chaney Robinson. Rebecca Winchester, Emma Ordway, (back) Yayi Schaefer-Space, coach Tammy Benjamin. Kelsey Krey, Abby Quisenberry, Kylie Schultz. Sarah Laycock, and Kate Wilson. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 17:24. • Thomapple Kellogg's Keith Winchester was second in the boys' race with a time of 17: 24. followed by Lakewood's top two run­ ners Jesse Schrock (third in 17:36) and Michael Forman (fourth in 17:36). Roberts came across the finish line fifth in 17:45. The top 14 runners in each race earned all­ Barry County honors, w ith the top seven first team all-county and the second seven being named second team all-county. Lakewood finished first in the boys' race with 44 points and Hastings was second with 47. even though Hastings top five ail finished in the top 14. Behind Schrock and Forman for Lakewood. Jason Sterkenburg was tenth in 18: 36. Billy Quint 12th in 18:56, and Tim DeJong 15th in 19:19. Hastings was paced by Alex Kimble who was sixth in 17:49. Right behind him were teammates Ryan Bosma who was eighth in 18:11. Jesse Ellwood ninth in 18:13. A.J. Singleterry 11 th in 18:44. and Dane Schils 13th in 18:57 Thomapple Kellogg was third in the boys' race with 64 points. Delton Kellogg fourth with 503. and Maple Valley fifth with 109. TK had two all-county runners and Delton and Maple Valley one each. After Keith Winchestei for TK. Ethan Fuller was seventh in 17:57. David Ordway ,14th in 19:10. John Betit 20th in 19:42. anil Casey Barrett 21st in 19:45. Roberts and Hall were well in front for their teams. For Delton Kellogg. Cory Cook was 17th in 19:30, Colten Porter 25th in 20:14. Morgan Hennessey 26th in 20:15. and Michael DeWaters 30th in 20:42. For Maple Valley. Zeke Wieland was 19th in 19:32. Kaleb Root 28th in 20:29. Jed Wieland 29th in 20:38. and R.J. Raines 35th in 21:03. Lakewood’s boys weren't the only ones to defend their title. Rebecca Winchester cruised in ahead of the Vikings' Dana Nichols for the second consecutive year. Nichols led the Lakewood girls with her second place lime of 21 20. just ahead of The Lakewood varsity boys' cross country team gets together around its first place trophy following Monday’s Barry County Meet Team members are (front from left) Richie Noyce. Cory Rayner. Jesse Schrock. Mike Forman, (back) coach Jim Hassett. Blake Blocher, Tim DeJong, Mike Pifer, Jason Sterkenburg, and Billy Quint. Missing from photo is Tim Nagi. (Photo by Brett Bremer) teammale Jessika Blackport in 21:23. TK's top five girls all earned all-county honors as the Trojans finished with just 29 team points. Lakewood was second with 37. followed by Delton 68. Hastings 106. and Maple Valley DNF. Chaney Robinson was finished fifth forTK in 21:42 as a sea of orange headed towards the finish line. Emma Ordway was sixth in 21:52. and Melanie Truer seventh in 21:53. Kersta Gustafson finished tenth for the Trojans in 22:23. Behind Nichols and Blackport for Lakewood, Ashley Pifer was ninth in 22:17. Britnee Barta 11 th in 22:29. and Brittany Raffler I2lh in 22:30. Although they didn't count in the team score. Lakewood proved to have the deepest pack of runners with runners finishing in all five spots from 11 th to 15th. Ashley Yager was 13th in 22:33, Sadie Call 14th in 22:38. and Natalie Blackmer 15th in 22:44. Hastings' Tiffany Edwards and Alyssa Case followed the Viking pack across the fin­ ish line. Edwards was 16th in 22:47 and Case 17th in 22:49. Other scoring Saxons were Molly Smith who was 23rd in 23:38. Kayleigh DelCotto 25th in 24:19. and Becky Davis 31st in 25:42. Delton Kellogg had Ingle and Heather Millard lead the way to a third place finish. Ingle was fourth in 21:36 and Millard eighth in 22:05. Behind them for the Panthers. Lauren Knollenberg was 19th in 23:20, Shawn Schut 21 st in 23:26. and Amanda Strick 22nd in 23:26. For Maple Valley. Erin Shoemaker was 18th in 23:17 and Dhanielle Tobias 24th in 23:49. Saxons 3-points short against Bulldogs by Brett Bremer Sports Editor A day after Halloween, a scare was all the Saxons could put into the heats of the Byron Center Bulldog? Tuesday night at Hastings High School, the Saxon varsity girls' basketball team suffered a 61-58 loss to the Bulldogs. The Saxons put a bit of a scare into their coach too. firing up 18 three-pointers in the game. Senior guard Natalie Pennington hit one in the final seconds to keep the Saxons within striking distance, but after forcing a Byron Center turnover found themselves with the length of the floor between themselves and the basket with 1.5 seconds left. The Saxons weren’t able to get off a 19th three-pointer to try for the lie. Hastings' Jesse Ellwood comes down hill out of the woods a third of the way through Monday’s Barry County Meet at Chartton Park. Ellwood finished ninth overall, helping the Saxons to a second place finish. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Fall PROJECT The 18 three's might have been okay if the Saxons had hit more than three of them Hastings head coach Tina Poirier said her team was putting up three's “all game long. We’re going to have a discussion. I know you can live and die by the three, but I'd rather not die by it. I've never had a team lake 18 three's in a game.” Poirier also wants to be careful though. She doesn’t want her girls to start passing up good shots. Much of it just boils dow n to experience. “I’ve got starters where, up until this year the girls haven't really been into close situa­ tions where they've had to understand lime and score things. They 're learning, but unfor­ tunately most of them are seniors.” said Poirier. The Saxons wouldn't have been into the game without the play of seniors Jodi Jolley and Natalie Pennington, and that of junior Dana Shilling. Shilling led the Saxons with 18 points. Jolley and Pennington each had ten. and Jolley recorded her first varsity ck .•■ ble-double by adding 13 rebounds. The Saxons trailed by one point at half­ time. only to see the Bulldogs go on an 8-0 run to start the second half. Hastings clawed its way back into the ball game with its pressure defense, and pulled to within two points in the final minute of the third quarter. A missed three-pointer got the Saxons into trouble. “We jacked up a three with 40 seconds left, and long shots mean long rebounds. Byron Center got it and went the other way for a lay­ up. We're down five heading into the fourth quarter when we could have maybe been tied.” said Poirier. The Bulldogs raced out to a 13 point lead in the opening minutes of the fourth quarter before the Saxons fought back into the ball game again with their press. “We just didn't have the legs (to press) for the whole game." said Poirier. It was the second straight league loss for the Saxons, who fell 60-46 to South Christian last Thursday. Pennington led the Saxons with 13 points, while Shilling and Jolley added 11 each. South Christian's leading scorer was Brielle Heilman who scored 11 points. She was one of the few Sailors who didn't hurt the Saxons from the free throw line. South was 15-of-20 from the stripe in the game. Hastings will take on Wayland tonight at home then travel to Hamilton on Tuesday. The Saxons arc 6-11 on the year and 3-7 in the O-K Gold Conference. Delton Kellogg’s Joanna Hoebeln^ (21) and Sarah Robbins (29) cniise along a turn in the village at Charton Park Monday afternoon. (Photo by B ett Bremer) Round-up 78"—— **FREE** 27” RCA TV Relaxation Package Package Includes: uni Hour Massage. ritr of Relax Wine, a ■ Full of Premium Relaxation Products. 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The Gun Lake WinterFest, if the groups plans are successful, would be Feb.l7-I9. which also the same dates as the DNR Free Fishing Weekend and Bay Pointe’s Winter Recreation Weekend. “So it makes sense to piggy-back on these already scheduled events ” a spokesperson said. Between now and then, area people arc asked to brainstorm a list of activities that might help make a great winter festival, such .is an ice sculpture contest, chili cook-off. children’s carnival, teen dance and of course, the Polar Bear Dip. Anyone interested in helping to organ­ ize this event Is urged to to pass this infor­ mation along. Flag rasing, soup dinnerset Friday American Legion Post 45 in Hastings will conduct • ™»»8 in honor of Veterans Dey at 11 a m. Friday. Nov. 11 at the poet. located at 2160 S M-37 Highway. Later that day. at 5 p in., the post is hosting a free bean soup and cornbread meal for the public. The soup and combread meal has been a local American Legion tradition every year since World War 11 with perhaps the exception of one year, said Hastings Mayor Bob May, a Legion member and fiorper post commander. ■ The meal is a gesture of appreciation to the public for honoring veterans through­ out the year, he said. ' Free dinner set for Thanksgiving Larry and Margaret Hollenbeck, with the help of volunteers, once again will prepare and host a special Thanksgiving dinner, as they have for many years. The meal is open to anyone who wish­ es to attend at noon Thursday, Nov. 24, the First United Methodist Church In Hastings. Margaret will be baking between 35 to 40 homemade pies and Larry will be bakmg about the same number of loaves of homemade bread for the Thanksgiving gathering. Of coarse, the menu will feature turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing and all the trimmings, including green bean salad. There is no charge for the meal, but a free-will offering may be given by those who wish to contribute toward the cost. About 200 people attended the event la*: year Besides individuals and couples, the Hollenbecks welcome families, too. Sometimes large families gather for the day and don’t have room to celebrate in a small home or apartment so they attend the annu?» feast at the church instead. To help with planning the meal, the Hollenbecks ask that people make reser­ vations by calling the church office at 945-9574 or calling them at home, 945­ 4701. ’ KCC program topic is cowboys Kellogg Community College s Institute for Learning in Retirement will offer a presentation "I Saw By His Outfit That He See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 PRICE 50c Barry Wood returns on city council Hastings grad slain in Arizona by Jon Gambee Staff Writer Former Hastings resident Kathryn M. Powers. 46. was the victim of a homicide in Tuscon. Ariz. Saturday. Nov. 5. She was a 1977 graduate of Hastings High School. Her ex-husband. James Darrell Johnson. 51. has been arrested and charged with one count of first degree murder and is being held in the Pima County Jail. He was arraigned Monday. The exact cause of death has not been released by the Tuscon Police Department pending an autopsy and the case remains under investigation by detectives of the department. According to Tuscon Police spokesperson Lisa Peasley, officers were called to the home at approximately 6:45 a.m Saturday and dis­ covered the body. Paramedics were called, but she was pronounced dead at the scene. The couple's two sons, ages II and 14. were asleep in the home at the lime of her death, but were not harmed. Peasley said. A family friend is now taking care of the chil­ dren. Peasley said. Johnson, who was at the site when officers arrived, was arrested without incident. Peasley said. Johnson, had been a school bus driver for Tuscon Unified School District for 16 years, but had left his position on Oct. 31. Estalla Zavala, a spokeswoman for the district, would not discuss why Johnson was no longer employed by the school system. Jan Hillikcr. mother of the victim, said that her daughter and Johnson were no longer married and were not living together, as had been reported in a Tuscon newspaper. She ’said the family is in the process of bring the body of her daughter back to Hastings for the funeral. The two children, she said, are also en route to Hastings. “She will be sadly missed by all her fami­ ly,” Hilliker said. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Wren Funereal Home in Hastings. The homicide was the 45th reported to Tucson police this year and the I Oth domes­ tic violence homicide. Saxon Quizbusters make finals Hasting High School defeated Lansing Waverly Nov. 1 in the first round of the "QuizBusters" competition at Michigan State Univetsity. The Saxons were led by Maggie Buehl. Captain Jason Bies. Carson Letot and Joe Sleevi in the victory. This win secures the Saxons' seed in the 16-team final for WKAR's competition. The other two members of the team are (standing) Seth Beduhn and Kyle White. The contest will be aired on Christmas Day on Channel 23. WKAR, Lansing. Joyce CooWin, a teacher at HHS. is the team's advisor Kentwood man held in Bradford White threat by Jon Gam bee Staff Writer A Kentwood man has been arrested in con­ nection with a telephone theat made Oct. 26 against the Bradford White manufacturing plant in Middleville. Authorities said Michael Elmhirst was arrested Thursday. Nov. 3. and charged with malicious use of telecommunications servic­ es. a misdemeanor punisible by up to six months in jail. Assistant prosecutor Carrie Rapacz is han­ dling the case for the Barry County Prosecutor’s office. According to the crime report compiled by the sheriff’s department, the man called Bradford White just before noon Oct. 26 and said, "something is going to happen there, you need to get the people out." The Barry County emergency 911 log showed the call from Bradford White was received by the sheriff’s department at 12:08 p.m. that Wednesday. All employees were notified shortly before 1:30 p.m. and were told to vacate the building immediately and not to stop at their lockers for any teason. Deputies Jeremiah Kimble and Joel Funk from the Barry County Sheriff’s Department were on the scene as the evacuation progessed and the entire plant was sealed off. According to the sheriff’s department report, plant manager Eric Lannes and the sheriff’s deputies agreed “to act on the side of caution and empty the plant, canceling the remainder of first shift and all of second shift.” A K-9 unit, including state police trooper Toby Marshall and his tracking dog. was called in from Paw Paw to make certain the facility was secure. Bradford White, a manufacturer of water heaters, is Barry County’s largest employer with a work force of more than 1.000 people. by Jon Gambec Staff Writer All four candidates for the Hastings City Council positions ran unopposed in Tuesday’s election, channelized by a predicably low turnout at the polls. In the First Ward. Barry Wood was returned to the City Council after a two-year hiatus. Wood left his seal on the board two years ago to run against Bob May for Mayor and lost by a total of only four votes. He has waited these two years to get back into active public service. Wood is replacing former Mayor Frank Campbell, who temporarily took a seat on the City Council when Joseph Bleam had to step down because he moved out of the city. Campbell stayed true to his promise not to seek re-election. Instead, he has announced his candidacy for 87th District State Representative in the Republican primary election next August. Wood received 85 votes in the First Ward Tuesday. In the Second Ward. Kim Townsend was elected to a second term with 39 votes. She had taken over May’s spot after he was elected mayor. In the Third Ward, Dave McIntyre won again with 27 votes and In the Barry Wood See ELECTION, page 2 Ag Preservation parcel list includes 44 county farms ‘Cat nap’ for cat and cast One feline and two human members of the Hastings High School cast take a “cat nap" on the auditorium steps during a rehearsal of "You Can’t Take It With You." And yes. that is a severed monkey paw holding two xylophone mallets in the foreground. The 1938 Moss Hart and George Kaufman comedy will be presented at 7 p.m Thursday. Friday and Saturday. Nov 17. 18 and 19. (Photo by Helen Mudry) by David T. Young Editor Barry County now has a list of 44 farm parcels, ranked by a point sy stem, for pur­ chase of development rights in the Farmland Preservation program. The County Board of Commissioners approved the prioritized list on a 7-1 vote Tuesday morning, with only Fifth District Commissioner Michael Callton raising any objections. Callton said he’s concerned tha* three of the 44 on the list are farms owned by members of the Farmland Preservation Board, including one tied for (he top score. Callton said he is concerned about the integrity of the system or ranking. Barry County Agriculture Agent Dennis Pennington said he’s satisfied that an Ap Preservation Board member’s high ranking was not the result of any favoritism or con­ flict of interest. The intention of the list, he said, is “to sort out the most important farm land to protect in the county... This ranking system allows us to have a place to start when we have some funding.” The Farmland Preservation program is being instituted in an effort to identify and set aside certain land to be used for farming only and not lose it to commercial or residential development. It is regarded as an effort to control or resist urban sprawl. Its biggest problem right now is not a priority list, hut financial support. The 44 parcels. Pennington said, represents almost 10.000 acres in Barry County. Pennington said he believes the ranking points system was done in an even-handed manner and points were not given to or taken away from parcels arbitrarily. He added. “The criteria actually was put together when the (farm preservation) ordi­ nance was created hack in 2002.” Callton responded by saying. “I would have felt more comfonable with the list if that person (the board member tied for first) had withdrawn from the board.” Pennington insisted that despite any appearance of impropriety, the criteria used for points is no different than any other used in Michigan. The names of the three board members included on the list were not provided. "1 don’t want to know (who they are. in the interests of objectivity).’’ said Commissioner Sandra James. Paul Wing, a member of the Farm Preservation Board, said the board member in question said he is willing to resign if it makes a difference. Callton said he’s not sure that process would take care of the appearance of impro­ priety. “to be on the board and then just before you win the award, you resign." See COUNTY, page 7 �Page 2 - Thursday, November 10. 2005 - The Hastings Banner ■B sbr continued from front oa< Thanksgiving and Advent events may be submitted by churches by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Was a Cowboy' at 1 p.m. Monday. Nov 14. by Phil Stewart from Battle Creek. Al first there was country and western. Cowboy songs developed as true folk music. Before long though, cowboys were making movies and records. Hear the birth of western music on record as actual cowboys meandered into record­ ing studios in the 1920s. You will learn about and listen to Harry McClintock. Ernest Stoneman. Carl T. Sprague, the Girls of the Golden West. Gene Autry. Roy Rogers. Tex Ritter and more. Stewart earned his doctorate in art histo­ ry and is a frequent presenter at ILR events. The program will be lield at the local campus of Kellogg Community College just west of Hastings on M-I79 Highway. The cost for each presentation is $5 per per­ son. payable at the door. The public is invit­ ed to attend and refreshments will be pro­ vided. The Institute for Learning in Retirement is a community-based membership organi­ zation of men and women ages 50 and older -.■ho share a love for learning. Classes and activities are developed based on the inter­ ests of members. For more information, call KCC at 948­ 9500. extension 2838. Delton students will do 2 plays Students at Delton Kellogg High School will perform two plays Thursday. Friday and Saturday evenings in the high school auditorium, beginning al at 7 p.m. The plays are “Mystery Weekend” and “Anybody for Tea?" Tickets cost $3 for students in advance and $4 at t he door. Legislative Coffee slated for Monday The next Legislative Coffee program will be held at 8 am. Monday. Nov. 14. at the County Seat Restaurant in Hastings. Scheduled to appear are Stale Senator Patty Birkholz; State Representative Gary Newell; and Rick Truer, representing Third [district Congressman Vern Ehlers. They will discuss recent es and take up any concerns constitue may wish to talk about. A straw vote will be taken at the end of I the session to give legislators feedback on ' the issues discussed. The Legislative Coffee series is spon; sored by the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. The public is welcome to attend. Bernard Society to focus on Habitat The Bernard Historic?! Society meets at 1 7 p.m. Monday. Nov. 14 in the Delton Kellogg Middle School in Delton. The pub­ lic is invited. This month s program features Louise Hurless, executive director of the Barry County affiliate of Habitat for Humanity. She will discuss Habitat's past, present and future. “It should be very interesting. Habitat has made such an impact in our area." said Society President Margery Martin. The Society's Board meeting is at 6:15 p.m. that same evening. 4-H open house set for tonight The Michigan Slate University Extension 4-H youth program will have an open house to attract new members from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, Thursday. Nov. 10. at the First Methodist Church In Hastings. The 4-H program is open to children and teens from 5 to 19 years of age. Families are welcome to attend the open house to leant more about the program and how to join. New clubs will have displays al the open * house as vrill existing clubs looking for new members. Members and leaders will be available to answer questions. A few of the new clubs a! the open house are a new dog club, poultry chib, pocket pet club and environmental science club. The 4-H program has more than 100 projects. Members can develop public speaking skills, leadership, raise livestock and pets. Some Icam to sew or build rock­ ets and explore many other opportunities with their 'eaderv Kathy Walters Surratt says. “Join us for refreshments and the opportunity to learn more about opportunities in the Barry • C.ninty MSUE 4-H program. The open house at the First Methodist I Church at 209 West Green St. in Hastings is sponsored by the 4-H Advisory Council. For more information about the open house or the 4-H program call the MSU Extension office at 269-945-1388. 4 Progressive Dems to talk about bias The Progressive Democrats of West Michigan will present a showing of the film “Outfoxed” at 7 p.m. Tuesday evening Nov. 15. “Outfoxed" is a documentary Him that reveals what it’s like tn work for Fox News and exposes the dangers of ever-enlarging corporations taking control of the public’s right to know. The film will be shown in Middleville at the Thomapple Emergency Services Building. 115 High St Guest speaker will be David T. Young, editor of the Hastings Banner, who will present remarks on the subject of media bias closer to home fol­ lowing the film. Thanksgiving is just several weeks away with Advent and Christmas coming close behind for local churches. As is the practice of the Banner. Reminder and the Sun and News, information on events during this season will be printed in the above papers on a space available basis. Information about events open to the pub­ lic may be sent via e-mail to Patncia Johns at patriciafa j-adgraphics.com. If it is more con­ venient information can be sent via fax at 945-5192. attention Patricia Johns It is important that information be received by Thursday at noon each week. Please include all (he information including the church name, address, telephone number and telephone number of a contact person if it is different from the church number. A brief description of the event is also helpful. Please do not give in formation over the telephone. Churches can also pay for advertisements. Call 945-9554 to be referred to the pnvper di* play advertisement salesperson. Anyone with questions about this holiday column should call Patricia Johns at 945­ 9554. Daryie Benjamin-Forbes Historical Society will meet Nov. 17 ‘Help for Holidays’ sign-ups to begin “Help for the Holidays” is the coordina­ tion of Christmas baskets for Barry County residents by Love Inc., in cooperation with the Salvation Army. Those needing help this Christmas can fill out the necessary application at Love Inc. of Barry County between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. weekdays. Fust time applicants need to bring their driver’s license and Social Security cards of the family when they •Oil TVose who turve ligred up in prcvious yean should just bring their picture IDs. People who are unable to come into the office during regular office hours should call Love Inc. at 269/948-9555 to arrange other possibilities. Individuals or groups interested in ■ adopting" a family needing help can call Love Inc. weekdays during office hours. Love Inc. of Barry County has been involved in coordinating local Christmas baskets since 1985 Hu vaccine now available to all Hu vaccine is now available to ail citi­ zens at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, comer of West Woodlawn Avenue and North Broadway. Hu shots will be gi^en at the health department from 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays, Nov. 14, 21 and 28; and from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Nov. 9, at the Plumb’s Grocery Store in Hastings. Hu shots cost $25 each, $30 for penumonia vaccinations and $20 for tetanus shots. Those who go to the clinics for their .hots should wear clothing that can enable easy access to their arms. film on Wal-Mart set for Nov. 13 The documentary film “Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Prices,” will be shown at about 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12. at the United Church of Wayland. The movie will start just after regular services, which, start at 11 a.m. The church is located on East Superior Street, next to Steeby Elementary, not far west from the high school. Those coming from Barry County can simply take Bass Road or 135th Avenue all the way into the city and the church will be on the right The zany story of "You Can’t Take It with You" includes Emily Benningfield as Rheba the maid. Zak Fay (on the phone) as Boris Kolenkhov. Jason Bies as Mr. Kirby (asleep in the chair) and Jessica Mikolajczyk as Mrs. Kirby. Josh French, (playing the xylo­ phone in back) is Ed, Essie's husband. Hastings drama students plan Newell's bill to do 1937 comedy Nov. 17-19 to help soldiers OK'd in Senate After showcasing the classic drama 'Frankenstein* on stage in the fall of 2004. Hastings High School's drama students will bring the updated version oj the 1937 come­ dy *You Can’t Take It With You* by Moss Hart and George Kaufman to the stage Thursday. Friday and Saturday Nov. 17. 18 and 19. Director and teacher Todd Willard has been giving the students an opportunity to develop their full range as actors by providing opportunities to improvise as they practice their blocking. With 'Frankenstein* the stu­ dents attempted to draw in the audience to be sympathetic to all of the characters, while in this play the audience will be led to sec the humor in all aspects of the lives of the char­ acters. Veteran high *chool actor Zak Fay. a sen­ ior. is convinced that the Hastings High School production of "You Can't take It With You' will be the funniest he has ever been in. "It's hilarious.' he said recently when dis­ cussing the play. Willard said he is also convinced the audi­ ence will love it. *Wc have literally been laughing all through rehearsals every night for weeks.” he commented “We’re having a blast narrowing down w hich way to have each student portray one emotion or another during each moment of the play.' Willard's students created the appearance of an elevator that will be used to transport a wheelchair bound resident of the house named 'Mr. DePinna.' played by Isaak Ramsey, even though the character wasn't in a w heelchair in the original play. 'When I reread the play this summer that had Mr. DePinna walking all through the house carrying explosives, it seemed even more appropriate u. have this man that no one could stop be in a wheelchair.' said Willard. "That way we can make a statement abo:it nothing holding back anyone with a handi­ cap.' Starring in the production are Isaak Ramsey. Zak Fay. Jason Bies. Emily Benningfield. Casey Johnson. Kazzi Mikolajczyk. Jessica Mikolajczyk. Tcss# Nugent. Kevin Taylor. Nick Lancaster. Anna Symonds. Jessica Roper. Hannah Buckles. Becky Hill. Josh French. Danielle Brower. Chris White. Miranda Fay. Alex Neil. Seth Beduhn and Nate Hodges. The crew includes Maggie Buehl. Lexi Mennell. Jennifer Madson. Sarah Phillips. Sarah Symonds. Hannah Case. Amanda MacQuccn and Marion Christensen. Stage manager is Alyssa Mennell and lighting director is Bob Dickinson. 'You Can't Take It With You" will be pre­ sented in the Hastings High School Lecture Hall at 7 p.m. on the evenings of Nov. 17. 18 and 19. Thomapple Wind Band restarting The Thomapple Wind Band will perform three concerts this season, in celebration of its 10th anniversary. Concert dales will be Dec. 4, 2005, Jan. 29, 2006, and March 12,2006. ’ The Thomapple Wind Band, under the direction of Dave Macqueen and Harland Nye. is a non-profit group designed to enrich the lives of its members and the sur­ rounding community. There is no funding other than donations received at the co ncerts. The band will begin rehearsals from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Nov. 10, 17, and Dec. 1, in the Hastings High School band room. Rehearsals will continue. No auditions are necessary. The wind band invites any post high school age musician to come and share in this musical experience. Even string instru­ ments arc encouraged to come give this a try. Although all instrumentation is wel­ come, the band needs percussion and clar­ inet players. The first concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4. will feature 'old and new but nothing blue,* says director Macqueen. A song combiuing Jingle Bells and Stars and Stripes will be featured* along with guest appearances from First United Methodist vocal choir, and organist, Mark Doster. For more information or to borrow an instrument call Kim Domke 945-9181 or Dave Macqueen at 945-8832. The Barry County Historical Society will hold its next meeting at the Hastings Elks Club Thursday evening. Nov. 17, with Hastings Economic Development Director Dary Ic Benjamin-Forbes as speaker. Benjamin Forbes earned a bachelor of psy­ chology degree from Spring Arbor University, and has 22 years experience in community development. She spent 7 1/2 years in Kalamazoo as community planning and development director before coming to Hastings. Her responsibilities here are both community development director and zoning administrator. Benjamin Forbes will be speaking about her responsibilities in office as well as possi­ ble ways she can assist the society in finding a suitable "home." World War II Veterans Books are still available at the Veterans Affairs office, as well as at this meeting "Jesse the Hand-Carved Goose* is usually on display in the window of Gilmore's Jewelers, and raffle tickets arc available there as well as at the meeting Thursday. As usual, the 7 p.m. meeting is open to the public. The Michigan Senate has unanimously approved legislation making it easier for acti­ vated military service members and veterans from Michigan to return to their jobs as police officers by waiving recertification requirements. House Bill 4335. introduced by Rep Gary Newell. R-Saranac, specifies that any com­ missioned certified law enforcement officer serving as a reserve component of the United Sides aimed forces called to active duty will contiK'ic his or her employment when they return from their service. The officer’s certi­ fication will not expire or become void dur­ ing the term of active inilitary service. "Our service men and women out their lives on the line for us every day and this leg­ islation will provide an opportunity foF us to give back to them.” Newell said in ? prepared press release. "As Veterans Day appro;dies, we arc reminded of their service and wtu? they have done for this country. It will com­ fort the soldiers and their families to know they have jobs waiting for them when hey come home.' Newell said it is unfair that soldiers sew­ ing their country have to come back and re­ take all the necessary courses and exams to become recertified as law enforcement offi­ cers. 'Law enforcement officers can only be unemployed by their department a short time before their license expires and they have to be recertified.* Newel! said. "This is particu­ larly hard on the families of the officers when they return home from active duty. It may not affect many officers in the area, but it greatly affects those that are serving * The bill docs, however, require the officer to re-establish proficiency in firearms, first aid. driving, use of force and legal standards. "Even though this may be a small contri­ bution. it means the world to our soldiers and during this week we feel it a privilege to serve and honor their efforts as they fight for our freedoms." Newell said. ELECTION, continued from page 1 YAC roofsit will be Saturday The annual Youth Advisory Council roofsit will be held rom 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday. Nov. 12. tn front of Second Hand Comers Teen members of YAC will be on hand to help support Habitat for Humanity. Donations can be dropped off with the teer.s on Saturday. Last year, members enjoyed chilly temperatures and sunshine as they raised almost S5.000 for the Kinship Care program Fourth Ward. Dave Jasperse, the most senior member of the council, received 60 votes. Melissa Winkk and Laurie Sunior both ran unopposed for vacancies on the Board of Review. Gordon A. Ironside ran unopposed for a four-year term expiring De. 31. 2009 on the Board of Review In the First Ward Winkk received 85 votes, and Sunior 76. In the Second Ward. Winick received 33 votes and Sunior 27. In the Third Ward. Winick received 21 votes and Sunior 14. In the Fourth Ward Winick received 48 and Sunior 43. Ironside received 91 votes in the First Ward. 37 in the Second. 25 in the Third and 58 in the Fourth Ward. There were 5.059 registered voters in the City for this election so the total of just 231 who showed up at the polls represented only a 4.5 percent turnout. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 10, 2005 - Page 3 Acting superintendent outlines fears for schools' future Is government trying to destroy public education? by Dav id T. Young Editor Is the government deliberately setting up public education to fail? As preposterous as that may seem. Lakewood School District Acting Superintendent David Doozan hasn't ruled out that possibility, as he indicated to a First Friday audience in Hastings last week. Some observers have suggested conserva­ tive politicians and the Christian right arc deliberately underfunding public schools and establishing tests difficult to pass but with lit­ tle relevance to quality of education. Then once public education is identified as a fail­ ure. the whole system can be privatized, teachers’ unions will be busted and religion will be brought back into the classroom. Doozan didn’t go quite that far in his pres­ entation. but he said the state and federal gov­ ernments haven't been very friendly to public education in the last couple of decades. The acting superintendent, who announced last month that he will step down this January, acknowledged that school funding has been a major issue lor a long time. That's what drove state wide passage of Proposal A in March 1994. which effectively ended use of proper­ ty taxes and replaced it with a 50 percent increase in the state sales tax. Michigan gov­ ernment essentially took responsibility for school finance away from local voters and school boards. Doozan agreed the old property lax system was unfair and it tended to favor the rich dis­ tricts where a mill brought in a lot more money than poorer school systems. The rich­ est were able to spend as much as $13,000 per student. The poor ones with little or no indus­ try. meanwhile, could only muster as little as $4,000. One big goal of Proposal A was to narrow the gap in per-pupil spending for each school district. It has since succeeded in reaching that goal. Proposal A, however, has not been the answer to perennial school funding trou­ bles. "Il probably would have worked if the gov­ ernment would have kept its hands off the rainy day fund." Doozan noted. "They started raiding it in the 1990s (under Gov. John Engler)." During boom economic limes, the Slate Legislature made the politically popular move of reducing the stale income tax gradually from 4.6% in 1995 to 3.9% ten years later. The largest sums of money went back to wealthy people and corporations while ordi­ nary working people received a pittance per paycheck. "AU it (the income tax cut) gave me was $2 more in each paycheck so I'd be able to buy Hastings’ Elementary students observe school safety week with a number of activ­ ities. Local schools focus on safety week Nov. 6-12 has been designated as Michigan’s Safe Schools Week, dedicated to raising awareness of the urgent need to keep local schools and communities free from vio­ lence. During this week, the focus is on empow­ ering youth to prevent violence. At Northeastern Elementary School, all students and teachers signed the School Safety Pledge together at II a.m. Monday morning. Students also were given the oppor­ tunity to sign the School Safety Pledge in each classroom at Southeastern Elementary between 10 and 11 a.m. Central. Pleasantview, Star and Southeastern school*, will post the signed pledge sheets at school in the hallway as con­ tinual reminder. An all-school assembly about Michigan Safe Schools Week and the School Safety Pledge was held at Southeastern. The pledge was sent home for parents’ signature support­ ing students’ pledge. "School - Community Home - together we can make a difference’’’ A spokesperson for the school system said. "This week provides an excellent opportunity for all of us to renew our efforts as we con­ tinue to provide the safest possible environ­ ment for our students to learn. The message continues that violence is preventable and we all play a role in the solution - parents, teach­ ers. support staff, administration, and stu­ dents. It is important that students speak-up and adults listen." another fast-food hamburger to have a heart attack.” he said. Doozan said because of new reliance on state funding with Proposal A. once Michigan hit the economic skids several years ago. it hasn't been able to give local schools the money promised. So local school districts have no other choice but to cut their budgets year after year. "The money was no longer there (in the rainy day fund)." he said, "and by law now you can't raise the money locally w ith a mill - “You’ll probably shoot me, but I think the best solution is to raise taxes, to have everybody pay for edu­ cation." - Acting Lakewood Supt Dave Doozan age. So all you can do is make cuts." The acting superintendent said LakewiMxi lately has been frozen al $6,700 per pupil in state aid payments, which doesn't meet die added demands of inflation and rising costs of transportation, equipment, employee salaries and health care. The result? Many schools across the state have been forced to institute pay to play pro­ grams tor athletics, many have had to cut back on bus trips and now many arc looking at closing some buildings to save on costs. "When times arc tough, it makes sense eco­ nomically to close a school.” Doozan said. "But no one wants their own local school closed. So until we can make these tough decisions, we can’treally solve the problem. “Budget cuts are guaranteed to make some­ body upset. You can’t go into any educational system and find a program that isn't important to someone... Then some people w ill say the administration doesn't know what it’s doing.” There are school districts nearby that are suffering even worse prospect*. Delton Kellogg, for example, recently learned it must pare about $500,000 from its budget. While state government consistently has underfunded schools, it has also found other ways to attack public education — through ideas such as charter schools and "Schools of Choice." Charter schools arc supposed to welcome everyone, but many are geared to elite or gift­ ed students and they’re run like a private, forprofit businesses. Though these schools do not have the same kinds of expenses as public schools and they attract certain kinds of stu­ dents. they still don’t score any belter in test­ ing. "Schools of Choice” encourages competi­ tion between neighboring districts for stu­ dents. which can lead to recruiting top ath­ letes and scholars and encourage cheating. Doozan also chained the Slate legislature with raiding the teachers' retirement fund and insisting local schools pay more for that expense. "How does that help the education of our young people?” he asked. But MESSA. the Michigan Education Association funded health insurance program, also is pan of the problem. Doozan said his district can offer the exact same coverage, but teachers nonetheless insist on sticking with the more expensive MESSA health care plans in contract negotiations. Another way the state sticks it to local schools economically is in the cash flow cat­ egory. In bygone days, the schools received a regular state aid payment in August to start the academic year, but now the stale makes them wait until at least October. This forces local school systems to borrow money to start the academic year and then pay back the loan when the state aid finally comes in. Doozan said that process “takes money out of the kids' pockets.” by sending money to lenders rather than spending it on classroom instruction. Yet another problem in funding is mandat­ ing special education services without ade­ quately pay ing for them. Because of its nature, special ed is much more expensive. Doozan acknow (edged the local school dis­ tricts picked up more funding after the Durant lawsuit, but then the State Legislature responded by taking the coun-ordercd added money out of general fund payments, so schools didn't really get any more than what they had been before. Most of these examples come from the state, but what of the federal government? President Bush's coveted “No Child Left Behind” law he steered through Congress a couple of years ago has set in motion yet another scries of unfunded mandates, this time in the form of testing. "They (the federal government) have added a layer of high stakes testing, but haven’t added a minute to the instructional calendar.” "Teachers are teaching more than they have at any other time. While other countries get to select their best and brightest, we try to educate everyone. We in Judo aK the Uds and we care about every one of them." Acting Lakewood Superintendent David Doozan told the First Friday audi­ ence he has become suspicious of gov­ ernment motives for recent legislation. — David Doozan he said. "Government lays on massive man­ dates. but not enough money and not enough time. It floors me that we continue down this path.” Doozan blasted the way the No Child Left Behind is being implemented and what he secs as sinister reasons for its existence. "The intent of that law is to destroy public education.” he maintained. "Il is designed to make every single school district a failure... So the only question now is. ‘how long can you slay afloat?’ "They're even encouraging cheating. In Texas counselors had to say their gifted and talented students were part of special educa­ tion so their scores would look good... It's absolutely pathetic.” Doozan said public schools were estab­ lished in the United States colonics in 1640 under the philosophy dial education is for the common good of all citizens m the commi.nity and everyone should pay for it. However, in ,||je 20th century. public schools went beyond just reading, writing and arithmetic. Government requirements have grown faster than school staffs and admit istrators can keep up. Schools in the last 100 years have added athletics, lunch and break fast programs, special education, health edu­ cation. physical education, sex education, conflict resolution, driver education, drug, tobacco and alcohol education, vocational education, work study. School to Work. art. music, computers, transportation, character education and the list goes on for a long time. It seems like with the breakdown of the family and the increasing problems of modern society, schools today arc being saddled with the effort to somehow help students cope with so much more than what can be handled in the classroom. The effort to privatize schools appears to be the wave of the future, not to mention the threat of vouchers to pay for religious educa­ tion. But Doozan seriously questions whether private, for-profit schools can really be run as efficiently and economically as non-profit schools can. However, with declining financial support, public education has to come up with creative and sometimes obnoxious ways to bring more money into its coffers. "The public school district is running on bake sales and fund-raisers" he said. "It seems like the only thing we’re raising is lit­ tle salespeople... You don’t see anybody out there raising money for a bomb.” Doozan acknowledged the work of local education foundations, such as HEEF. the Barry Community Foundation and the LEF. recently established in the Lakewood district. Though they arc very helpful, foundations can’t shoulder all of the cxi* a economic bur­ dens schools have been handed. He added that many people were fooled a couple of decades ago into thinking the Lottery rxincy would solve education fund­ ing trjti'oles. All Lottery money indeed goes to thz schools, but then the state reduces the same amount from its stale aid pay ments, "for every dollar taken, it goes out the back door." “You’ll probably shoot me." he quipped to the audience, “but 1 think the best solution is to raise taxes, to have everybody pay for edu­ cation.” Doozan was asked what keeps public edu­ cation moving along in the face of all the trouble. "Teachers are teaching more than they have at any other time." he responded. "While other countries get to select their best and brightest, we try to educate everyone. W’e include all the kids and we care about every one of ihem. "The American education system has many dedicated i.rachers who do things for free, who get paid nothing extra for putting in extra time. They pay for supplies in their classroom and sometimes pay for a kid to be able to go on a field trip... In ’he business world, in the private sector, how many employees put in extra time or work for nothing? Educators do it because they believe they < an make a dif­ ference." One member of the audience agreed with Doozan. saying public education has been i bedrock of American society, helping to make it the richest and most powerful the world has ever known. Doozan said. “We as a nation have to rec­ ognize that our public education system has been under assault for the last 20 years." He added that if the scries of assaults on the institution is allowed to continue, if public­ education is allowed to starve, privatized edu­ cation will create an entirely new system a lol less friendly to ordinary people and those who have special needs. Bill would grant families, small business rebate Music Achievement Program (MAP) participants now are eligible to receive awards at the Community Music School in Hastings. Community Music School students earn awards The Community Music School in Hastings now offers a special award for private lessons students who make the most of their musical training. Created by Community Music School teacher Holly Bolthouse, the Musician Achievement Program (MAP) awards a medal and a certificate to students who set and reach year-long goals. Working with their teacher, students strive to achieve such goals as finishing a method or theory book, practic­ ing 30 minutes each day. play ing for church or community events, participating in an adjudicated festival, or researching a compos­ er. MAP participants in 2004-05 included Grace Bosnia. Jared Bosma. Laura Brasseur. Sarah Brasseur. Austin Charlton, Joseph Chen. Savannah Clay. Taylor Dalton. Megan Denny. Felicia Diaz. Jennifer Feldpausch. Mary Feldpausch. Timothy Hall. Bridget Hemingway. Anthony Hull. Elizabeth Jackson. Bethany Johncock. Katy Kesler. Alyssa Larsen. Courtney Larsen. Lauren Leazenby. Grace Meade. Madeline Michaels. Mackenzie Monroe. Kylee Nemctz. Jessica Novak. Tess Nugent. Heidi Olson. Jonathan Olson. Alicia Risk . Hannah Sailor. Victoria Sailor. Elizabeth Saviano. Tori Schoessel. Adncnnc Schroeder. Erika Schroeder. Luke Schroeder. Adam Sheldon. Erik Smendik. Emma Stoetzcl and Hannah Wilgus. This year’s MAP program will begin on Nov. I and run through May 15. 2006. The fee for MAP is $10. Tuition and fees for pri­ vate lessons arc additional. Need-based finan­ cial aid is available For more information, call the Community Music School at <26‘>) 948-9441. The Community Music Schmil is a pro­ gram of the Music Center of South Central Michigan, funded in part by the Barry Community Foundation, private donations and events, the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, and the National Endowment for the Arts. To offset the effect of skyrocketing gas and oil .prices on family budgets. U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow has announced she will introduce legislation to provide families and small businesses with a $500 dollar energy tax rebate. The legislation will also press Congress to fully fund the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program and will provide impor­ tant consumer protections, including giving states the authority to take legal action against price gouging. "Gasoline to commute to work, diesel to power farm equipment and natural gas to heat our homes arc not a luxury for Michigan fam­ ilies - they are a necessity.” Stabenow said. "Record high prices for gas and oil affect every aspect of life in Michigan and threaten all sectors of Michigan's economy. My Energy Tax Rebate Act w ill deliver a $500 lax credit to families and small businesses to help ease the pain of this year's high energy costs.” Stabenow noted that one sector of the economy - the petroleum industry itself didn't seem to be suffering, despite the natu­ ral and economic catastrophes striking the nation, from the devastation of Hurricanes Katrina. Rita and Wilma to the bankruptcy of Delphi Corp. "Today we have learned that Exxon Mobil has posted a quarterly profit of $9.9 billion, the largest in U.S. corporate history, even as we in Michigan and across the nation arc reel­ ing from the Delphi bankruptcy, the largest in U.S. history." Stabenow said. "Corporations have a right to earn a legitimate profit, but public also has a right to know that these prof­ its are legitimate and not the result of any market manipulation or price collusion, par­ ticularly when these profits affect every fam­ ily. every business, every job. "Congress has already approved my request for in investigation into energy com­ pany profits and pricing practices. In addi­ tion. my new' legislation will give slates the power to impose their own civil penalties for price gouging." Stabenow’s Energy Tax Rebate Act will also: • Require price transparency for petroleum products. • Make it unlawful to knowingly provide false information to the federal government related to the prices of petroleum products. • Make geographic price setting and terri­ torial restrictions imposed by refiners illegal. �Page 4 - Thursday. November 10. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Reynolds backs McCain, so don’t back Reynolds Why the wait in Bradford White threat? To the editor: There has been a lot of talk a! the Bradft rd White plant in Middleville abo.it the threat situation we had on Wednesday. Oct. 26. The majority of the people are wondering, just as I am. why plant manager Eric Lannes says he cares about the employees and the people of Middleville, yet while we were in serious danger from a threatening phone call, he kept us inside the plant for one hour and 12 minutes after the call was received. It was clear to everyone that we could have been in serious danger. This makes the employees of Bradford White (I’m not speak­ ing for everyone) feel like production was more important than their safety and well being. Why didn't Mr. Lannes, being the man who says he cares, get the employees out of an unsafe, threatening condition as soon as he was aware we might be in danger? I and others would like to have a better understanding of the reason for the long wait between when the threatening phone call came in. Bradford White’s call was made to the sheriff’s department and the employees finally were sent home. We’d like an explanation. Michael Endsley. Bradford White employee Is Hope board rolling over for sand mining? Dear editor, intimidation or subterfuge brought the Hope Township Planning and Zoning Board to a standstill at their Oct. 11 meeting. The question before the board that evening was whether to grant a special use permit for a sand mine/gravel pit at the southwest comer of Keller Road and Otis Lake Road near Guernsey Lake. Al that meeting the applicant was supposed to come and prove that a mine would not have serious consequences to the neighborhood around it. The applicants showed up with an intimidating law firm, but that was it! No experts, no witnesses, no documentation, no letters from experts, no research, nothing except a lame testimonial by an unprepared attorney. It was on their shoulders to prove no serious consequences. They did not even attempt to prove it We wonder whether the applicant thought the mere presence of a high paid law firm would get it approved, or the fear of the board members that they would probably get sued if they did not approve it It is either one of those reasons or there are unseen influences on our board. The residents, however, came prepared with documentation. They proved a sand mine v^gukl ppse serious cog presenffiffiffijs from experts, research. maps and graphs, eecerpte from the Housing and Urban Development Underwriting Manual, dealing with property valuation. This is the manual that most underwriters throughout the United Stales use to decide if a loan will be given on a particular piece of property. It states in the manual that a mortgage can be denied because the value, the marketability, the safety of the occupants, the appearance and the future valuation of property will be affected by a mine. The letters from experts, research and statements from the HUD manual are over­ whelming proof that a sand mine will bring with it. serious consequences. After about three and a half hours of docu­ mented testimony by the residents, against the mine, the baud could not reach a deci­ sion; even though it should be a no-brainer, they decided to table the decision until Nov. 10 (tonight) at 7 p.m. The board even gave the applicants until Oct. 31 to submit any documents or argu­ ments that countered the residents’ proof. This should have been decided on July 14, when it was placed before the board the first time. It was evident back then that a sand mine would have serious consequences. The applicants made no effort back then to prove their case. After the July meeting the applicants were given until the September meeting to prove that there were no serious consequences. A couple of days before that meeting, they asked for more time and got it. They showed up at this, the October meeting with just a site plan, assuming they would get the approval. How come at each meeting they come to. they arc confident it will be approved? Are they being told something we. the residents, are not? Why are we. the residents, made to exert ourselves in proving our side and the outsiders seem so confident it will be approved that they don’t even bother? If you read the ordinance, it is up to the applicant to present facts to prove that the mine will not cause serious consequences. Why do we feel that our efforts and desires, our opinions, our ownership and investment in our homes and the way we want to live our lives has no weight or consequence in the minds and hearts of those we elect and appoint to watch over our best interests. It also states in the HUD Underwriting Manual. "Another area of concern to the apgraisef is the a^yuac^ ofexisting covenants and zoning tyesidgpjial oeighbprhoods in which zoning or covenants are lack­ ing or are not effectively enforced are often subject to decline and desirability." Therefore, value declines. The way things are done here in Hope Township makes us wonder who these board members think their constituency is. The most serious consequences in Hope Township seem to be the people making decisions for us. Immediately after the close of the meeting, when discussion began amongst board mem­ bers. one of them commented that he didn’t see the difference between the sand mine or a junkyard or a dump. It was like he did not hear or care about anything his neighbors said during the preceding three and a half hour meeting, and that he would not hesitate to put a dump, junkyard, mine or any other undesir­ able thing, in next to our homes. If people that callous and dense are making decisions here, where is the hope that Hope Township will ever be a safe place to invest in a home o. a life? Doug Zaccanelli. Hope Township resident To the editor: It is very interesting to see who is running for the scat of State Representative Gary Newell (R-Saranac. an ex-state cop). Brian Reynolds (Barry County surveyor) is big on salary and benefits far himself, way beyond anyone before him as surveyor. Reynolds was the big backer of John McCain for President in 2000. He didn’t tell you that McCain had all his P.O.W. records scaled for life and is hiding the story of how he sided with North Vietnamese to save his own skin. He was son of Admiral John McCain the second. McCain the first was admiral also. In the 1990s. I wrote McCain and told him he was a bad seed. The P.O.W.-M.I.A. issue has been killed by McCain. Kerry also was big there. They sold the P.O.W.s down the river. About 93.000 P.O.W.s from World War I through the Gulf wars have been left to rot by U.S. govern­ ment. This was said by Bob Dumas, whose brother may still be alive in North Korea. Two corrupt politicians. McCain and Kerry, are still on Capitol Hill. if Reynolds has not done any more home­ work than to jump on McCain's bandwagon, he's a damn poor choice for Lansing and should just get out! I was a soda jerk in Reynolds’ store 1940-41. That was when it was a good memory. Hastings and Barry County arc served by a bunch of big spenders, tax and spend. I’ll sec what the drug bill is going to do and my drugs will go out of town. For those buy one, get one free deals, it costs more than one some­ where else. These stores don’t want to offend their competition. Barry County Commissioner French (Thomapple-Irving) walks in lock step with the biggest farm destroyer in Barry County. Dave Dykstra. French sided with Dave in properties being annexed to Middleville and against two ladies who didn’t go along. We might be letter served if French was still teaching French in T.K. schools. Dave Dykstra says he doesn't trespass. He will tell you that, but he can tell you all about your property. The city finds a tank buried on Jefferson Street, another candidate for state office says a Mercury dealer used to be there. Could be. I know there was one on Church Street 1938 and after. A & P Grocery took over on comer of Court and Church, home of Universal Ford Garage. The garage then moved to the back of the building, comer of Center and Church. Jefferson Street was covered with brick or hard surface years before ’hen. so the tank was in there for many years. The Mercury dealership ended up on North Michigan Avenue where the late Bill Renner Bush doesn’t have an agenda To the editor: I don’t know President George W. Bush’s agenda. Trouble is. he does not either. Bush is reacting to the situations with no coherent or discernible plan. But I do believe one of his goals is to put the U.S. government in such shambles that the next person in office. Democrat or Republican, will not be able to sort through the mess he has left, and accomplish anything. If this is not his plan, why is he making trade deals with other countries, sending our jobs south? Do you really believe that the people building the goods can afford to buyone? Do you really believe that cutting wages of our workers is going to profit anyone but owners. C-.EO.s. and white collar workers? Because if you do. there is a bridge in Brooklyn for sale. Steve Toman Nashville Public Opinion: Commissioners Clare Tripp and Sandy James are only there for the ride and what they can get. How they continue to win seals is a mystery ! As for Tom Wiag. I cannot believe anyone in their right mind, as 1 hope he is. wouldn't just resign, not tomorrow but today. You mention stale statutes. The stale is dic­ tating what commissions are set up in the county. Hell, they can't even govern them­ selves! You bet. Gary Newell hasn’t helped anyone, except the state police, with money. The Hastings post should be closed. Barry County is a police stale. Taxes should be lowered. Look at the super-sized values on homes and that’s what we pay taxes on. City of Hastings, townships, and Barry County are flush with money. That’s why you sec these beautifyers pushing everyone for a new front. We have too many from the outside going to make Hastings (I don’t know what). After they fail, they will move on. The fools who keep saying how great the Hastings City Bank block, curbs and comer look are nothing but damn fools from the word go. City council members arc all part of it. Mansfield included Daryie BenjaminForbes. community development director, says. -I believe you will see an increase in business.” That’s from someone who has never owned a business. How Girrbach can push the project amazes me. No. not all the fools are in Washington. In closing, one other little under the skin irritation is the TK-Hastings swim team. Why do they think they don’t get coverage? Coach Scheessel has the results on radio after every meet, and tells the new team records being set. They should be happy to have had a retired Dr. Atkinson make voters think they were paying for a community building. Instead, the Hastings High School got anoth­ er building, plus swimming pool. That's smoke far you. A-Jc yourself, would you have voted for the sv.i-nming pool if it was for school? Now we have these do-gooders right in there thick as flies. My Banner just came and I see Bush and company run down in mud. My observation would be thank God Joe Wilson isn’t leading the country. You're damn right war is hell and we can’t go back, in fact look at Paris today. Seven or so days of rioting, blacks and Arabs. That's all some of you locals need and you would speak a different tune. Some of you women sure get vicious. I’ve seen the same on the highway. Even the finger. Thank God the cripple from Arkansas isn't running the country. The atheist A.C.L.U. is pushing Christmas right out of schools and everyday living. I say arm and march on them. Those gutless won­ ders don’t put their names out. Honor *.»ur Veterans tomorrow. Today the United States Marine Corps is 230 years old. I’ll stand with that flag anywhere. Semper Fi. Donald W. Johnson. Middleville Where is justice in neighbors' dispute? To the editor: I have lived in an apartment in the 100 block of East Center Street in Hastings for a little over two years and we have major prob­ lems w ith our neighbors. They constantly harass us and even have threatened our lives. When we first started having problems, the guy told me he was going to get a gun and shoot me in the head and kill me. But when we called police, they did noth­ ing at all. even though I had a witness to the whole thing. That was two years ago. Since then they have been making gun shot noises at us. have threatened to kill our cats so we can’t even let them outside to enjoy the fresh air. They even harass my 5-year-old daughter because she has cerebral palsy, so she can’t walk very well and has to wear braces and use a walker, but she's just as smart a.' the kids in the grade ahead of her. And these people call her stupid. ments, but they continue to do it. In fact, it has gotten even worse. The guy has been throwing walnuts at our house, and al me, and he even threw a caster at my head, which just barely missed my face. Now the police only show up on occasion and act like there isn’t much they can do about it. Most of the time they just call us back and take a statement over the phone and don’t turn anything over to the prosecutor’s office. So the other day we had another problem with these people again. Police were called in and two other officers showed up. 1 confront­ ed one of them while the officer was trying to twist the blame back at us and I asked the officer about how we end up with black wal­ nuts in our yard when the closest walnut tree to our yard is on the other side of their bouse. I told him about the caster and about how that guy even threw a walnut at me and all he could say was. “did you make a report about ing to make her special day even note spe­ cial. the guy yelled a sexually offensive remark to me. So we called police and this time we had about seven witnesses wh<. heard the whole thing. Then the two women who live with the guy followed me into Felpau:.ch the day after Easter just to say the same thing that was said by the guy three weeks prior, so I came home not saying anything and called the police again. This time they got arrested, only to be out and sitting on their porch like they always do. and when my wife got home from work, the guy made a serious threat to her and our daughter. We called police again and they took our statements and left. Just before the 4th of July holiday, they started harassing us while we were trying to clean up our yard and 1 told them off because they had to come off their porch and walked around to the other side of our home just to cause problems. So about a month later, I was arrested for disturbing their peace, yet no officer ever came to talk to me to find out why I started yelling at them in the first place. The charges did get dropped, but only if I agreed to leave those people alone, which I have been doing. I also found nut that charges against them had been dropped with the same require­ making it all up even though I have the cast­ er with the guy’s fingerprints on it in a plastic bag dated and ready for the police to pick it up and ran the prints, which they have still not done yet. That’s when 1 finally got mad and exercised my right to freedom of expression. I walked xway and threw the walnut that I was holding at rhe driveway behind everybody away from everyone and then started to go into my house. Juas I got to the door I heard the officer who started arguing with me say that I was going to jail. Just as I got into my house and shut the door he hit my door and started threatening me just because I had the ntrve to throw a walnut at my own dnvway. Now wouldn’t you think it’s i’upic' the police in this town seem to think that people responsible for all the problems are innotem and that the victims arc the ones to blame? When are police going to finally do their jets, considering that according to the constitution I have the right to live a peaceful existence free from harassment in my own yard? All we get from the police is that we r.re to blame for everything and that those people are not at fault. They have even told us if they get any more complaints from us that we will go to jail for calling for protection from the people who do the harassing in the first place. Larry DePriester, Hastings How to honor our veterans? Friday, Nov. 11. is Veterans Day. How do you think we should honor our veterans? rhe Haatrng* Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Responses to our weekly question. Pubkshedby Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacoba Frederic Jacobs Vice PruMJect P-esder-.i Steven Jacobs Secretary-Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Helen Mudry Sandra Ponseno Patncia Johns Kelly Lloyd Bretl Bremer Jon Gambee Fran Faverman • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • George Scobey, Grand Rapids: Ousted adu accepted Monday torough Friday. 800am k) 530 pm ”1 think we should make an effort to recog­ nize their service to our country. Wc need to show them respect. Often they don’t have control over what the) arc ordered to do.” “1 don't know what more we could do. People don’t come out to show respect.” “I think we should keep people from forgetting the past. No one turns out to memorial events and no one salutes the flag.” "People need to show veterans more respect. Most veterans arc more than 70 years old. Korean and Vietnam vets still don’t get respect." "I would like to see more flags out in public and people should attend memorial services.” "I would like to sec people put out their flags. Also people should make an effort to talk to veterans and those currently in service and tell them howmuch they arc appreciat­ ed .” Scon Ommen Dan Buerge Rose Heaton Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Ratea: $30 par year r Barry County $32 per year r> adpnng counaea $35 per year etsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO BomB Hastings Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 10, 2005 - Page 5 What are the chances of us contracting dreaded bird flu? Challenges await both new professionals The Barry County area is welcoming two new professional peo­ ple — one a prosecuting attorney, the other a school superintend­ ent Julie Nakfoor Pratt will be swom in next Monday as the Barry County Prosecuting Attorney. James Richardson soon will take over the reins as chief of the Lakewood school district. Both are facing tremendous challenges ahead, and I want to use this space to wish them well in teir new positions. The appointment of Nakfoor Pratt already has prompted some people to talk about that awful “annointment” process I brought up here a while ago. Perhaps some wonder if I will attack the interim appointed prosecuting attorney on this basis before her name appears on the August primary election ballot in 2006. The answer very simply is no. I do, not view Nakfoor Pratt’s appointment as an “annointment." This situation is different than the others 1 have criticized in the past, in which incumbents retired or resigned halfway through their last terms and had their succes­ sors chosen from within the loop. My beef always hes been with these incumbents for stepping down without finishing their terms ano venting the electoral process. But 1 see Gordon Shane McNeill’s resignation as prosecutor last month as being in the best interests of Barry County and in the best interests of McNeill. Nakfwr Pratt’s appointment actually has opened the door to a new era in local law enforcement. Being an assistant prosecutor for Allegan County, she has been an outsider and perhaps will bring a new perspective to the office. I have been told by more than one observer that she is a strong litigator, that she will prosecute rather than plea bargain cases. This will be a refreshing change from what we’ve seen in recent years, the nasty habit of overcharging the accused and then playing a high zfakes game of “Let’s Make a Deal." Nakfoor Pratt’s job right now is to get the prosecutor’s office in order. We don’t need to speculate too much about the projected pri­ mary election next August, in which she will be the appointed incumbent. I’m sure there are local attorneys who will seek the office, and right now it’s too early to say anything about next year's races except may the best candidate for the job ultimately be the winner. Richardson appears to have an even more daunting task ahead. He has agreed to be superintendent of a very difficult school dis­ trict, one that has been harshly critical of its leadership for more than 40 years after four communities consolidated into one school system. He even took himself out of being considered as a finalist for the superintendency at DeWitt to take the Lakewood post. One huge reason Richardson will be challenged mightily is that nearly half the local Board of Education voted against hiring him. Last week’s decision to offer him the contract came on a 4-3 vote. so Richardson is walking in the door with three of seven bosses not particularly impressed with him. Furthermore, two of the four who voted for him will be up for election next May. Richardson must take note that current acting Superintendent David Doozan took himself out of the running and announced he will leave Lakewood next January. Doozan was candid in saying be didn’t feel like having his name and performance publicly dragged through the mud for the public to sec once again. He’s not just tak­ ing his football and going home, he’s announcing that he’s got enough stress in his life and he doesn’t need to play a long and pro­ tracted game of “defend and explain." It should be no secret that Lakewood is a fractured district with four different communities, each representing certain interests. It is the second largest district in Michigan in terms of land area, taking in the communities of Sunfield, Lake Odessa. Clarksville and Woodland. Three of the communities once had a high school and each had a sort of community identity, and it hasn’t been an easy task in trying to unify them into one. Perhaps the best evidence of the lack of unity was the proposal earlier this year to close one of the elementary schools in a desper­ ate attempt to save money. Angry citizens sent the school board a loud and clear message: "Not in my back yard." Another troubling factor is that since William Eckstrom retired more than 15 years ago, the citizens haven’t been satisfied with their superintendents, from Tom Makela to Steve Secor and even Gunnard Johnson, who retired last July. Lakewood’s four commu­ nities just haven't taken up the task of uniting and they’re very tough on leadership. The three board members who voted against hiring Richardson suggested the superintendent search continue, even though it’s dragged on now for more than six months. They say a former local teacher and retired school chief could serve as an interim after Doozan leaves in January. Is that what Lakewood needs, more interim leadership for an indefinite period? This is a troubled school district, besieged by competition from two local Christian schools and a lot of people who want educa­ tional goodies that just can’t be delivered without a steep price tag. But that is the task at hand... so parents, students, community and staff should recognize your new superintendent has a huge job ahead of him and will need all the cooperation he can muster. If Mr. Richardson can somehow unite the four communities, win the confidence of nearly half the board that voted against him and balance a school budget strained to the limit by poor state support and too many unfunded mandates — he will truly be a magician. As I said earlier, good luck. If you like a challenge, this is the place to be. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics by Jon Gambee • Staff Writer Flu season is almost upon us and that can be an especially difficult time for so many. But if you think it’s going io be hard on you. thank your lucky stars you’re not a bird. Bird flu is spreading world wide, and with the disease cc.-mes the spread of rumor, apprehension and fear. This is the time for clarity, time to set the record straight, time to separate rumor from truth. And the truth is, unless you're a bird, the chance of contracting bird flu is slight, at least for now. Consider this basic fact: the population of the world is nearly six billion and multiply­ ing daily. There have been 62 deaths world­ wide attributed to bird flu. Do the math. What are we talking about here? That does­ n’t even average out to one death per coun­ try! However, knowledge is power and to that end it may benefit human-kind to team more about this enigmatic virus. Bird flu is ui infection caused by contact with a virus. These flu viruses occur natural­ ly among birds. Wild birds worldwide carry the viruses in their intestines, but usually do not get sick from them. However, if and when a bird does become infected, the flu virus is very contagious and can make some domesticated birds, including chickens, ducks and turkeys, very sick. And if you have ever seen a sick duck, it's not a pretty sight. Bird flu viruses do not usually infect humans, but there have been cases of human infection. The very first was recorded in in Indonesia in 1997. Birds contract subtypes of A viruses, the type attributed to the flu. There are multiple subtype A viruses but only three subtype A viruses that can infect humans. It may be possible (but not known for a fact) that some genetic parts of current human influenza A viruses originally came from birds. It is impossible to know for sure because the birds aren’t talking. Because Influenza A viruses are constant­ ly changing, it is possible that over time they could adapt and more readily infect humans. OK. hypochondriacs, pay particular atten­ tion to this: symptoms of bird flu in humans have ranged from typical flu-like symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat and muscle aches) to eye infections, pneumonia, severe respira­ tory disease (such as acute respiratory dis­ tress). and other severe and potentially lifemreatening complications The symptoms may depend on which virus caused the infec­ tion. Now the good news. Thanks to a seeming­ ly endless supply of unsuspecting mice, studies in laboratories have suggested that the prescription medicines approved for human flu viruses should work in preventing bird flu infection in humans. But the bad news is. flu viruses can become resistant to these drugs, so sometime in the distant future, these medications may not continue to work. Additional studies (and more mice) are needed to prove the effec­ tiveness of these medicines. In summary, these are the facts. The risk from bird fiu is low to most people because the viruses occur mainly among birds and do not usually infect humans. However, during an outbreak of bird flu among chickens, ducks or turkeys, there is a possible risk to people who have contact with infected birds cr surfaces that have been contaminated with excretions from infected birds. The current outbreak of Avian Influenza A among poultry in Asia and Europe is an example of bird flu outbreak that has caused human infections and even deaths. In such situations, people should avoid contact with infected birds or contaminated surfaces, and should be careful when handling and cook­ ing poultry. In very rare instances limited human-tohuman spread of the bird flu virus has occurred, but transmission has not been observed beyond one person and that occurred in Indonesia eight years ago. Sc. at least for the time being, it all comes down to this: If you are hanging around any sick chickens, don’t let them sneeze on you. And. if you’re spending Thanksgiving in Hong Kong, don’t eat the turkey. Free Health Clinic in Delton plans open house at new site The Faith Community Free Health Clinic, which first opened its doors last April, has moved a few feet away from its original loca­ tion into larger quarters in Delton’s Northtown Center, 10123 N. M-43 Highway. An open house is set for I to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. at the new clinic location, and the public is invited. All Barry County residents who are 50 and over and not covered by insurance, prescrip­ tion coverage or the Veterans' Administration are eligible for the clinic's services if they are under 200% of the poverty level and do not Newell praises LEIN update in package of bills State Rep. Gary Newel), a member of the House Judiciary Committee, is praising House approval of a bill package giving the law enforcement information network (LEIN) statute more authority to better pre­ pare the state for future law enforcement challenges. "This legislation puts the Criminal Justice Information Systems in a position to further prepare and strengthen its efforts in protect­ ing, citizens with homeland security chal­ lenges." said Newell. R-Saranac. “The safety of Michigan residents is critical. By updating the law enforcement information network we are furthering the state in technology and increasing its ability to quickly react when a disaster occurs." House Bill 5275 adds a representative from the Depcrtment of Information Technology to the Criminal Justice Information Systems network and strength­ ens the law in personal use, access and dis­ closure of information from the system. The legislation will reinforce regulations for con­ fidential information to ensure securiiy from public abuse of the information or personal gain. "When a disaster strikes, the system will allow access to important information for public safety while securing it from those who would want to abuse the information for personal gain." Newell said. “It will ensure adequate communication among police offi­ cers and emergency crews during major dis­ asters ana allows quick responsiveness." The legislation also will allow prosecutors to disclose to the defendant or the defendant's attorney information from the law enforce­ ment information system dealing with that defendant. HB 5275 now moves to the Senate for fur­ ther consideration. have assets that exceed $10,000 per person. Clinic Board, and John Gores of WilliamsClinic clients may have Medicare and a Gores Funeral Home in Delton is vice chair­ man. Dr. Joseph Roth, who has a practice in Medicaid spend-down. A one-person household under 200% of the Delton, is the head clinic doctor. Several other poverty level would mean a monthly income doctors have volunteered to work at the clinic too. Pharmacists in Delton have volunteered of about $1,604. The clinic provides such free services as their services. More than 30 volunteers are immediate medical care, help obtaining free part of the project, including registered nurs­ prescription medication, health education, es. Newman views the clinic as a good “mis­ dressings and basic home health care sup­ sion project within our own community. plies. referrals and diabetic education. “We’re willing to spread out beyond the In a three month period, the clinic has saved area residents an estimated $42,000 in walls of Barry County if we need to,” he said prescription medication. The clinic has served in a previous interview. The Barry-Eaton District Health 65 patients to date. Some patients have saved $1,600 per month because of the clinic’s serv­ Department in Hastings has a clinic serving low-income residents under 200% of poverty ices. The clinic is open on Tuesdays from 5 to 8 without insurance. However, the Hastings p.m. for information and eligibility screening, clinic “does not serve those with Medicare for with immediate medical care starting at 6 free, creating a gap in services for seniors on Medicare and Medicaid spend-down," p.m. In addition, medications will be distributed according to Delton clinic volunteers. The Health Department estimates that in at the clinic by appointment from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays. (The only exception is when Barry and Eaton counties there are more than there is a fifth Tuesday or Thursday on the 6,000 low-income residents without medical calendar because the clinic will be closed on insurance and the number is expected to grow. Sometimes these residents have to make a those days). The purpose of the clinic is “to meet the choice between buying food or the medica­ medical, psychological and social needs of tions they need. Many cannot afford to see a financially disadvantaged persons,” accord­ doctor at all. When seniors come to the Delton clinic, ing to a press release. Spiritual counseling is Kozan said, they are encouraged to have their also available through qualified personnel. Plans for the clinic began in the summer of own primary physicians “who in turn give 2004, spearheaded by Sandy Kozan, of them a prescription they bring to us and then Delton, who had the idea for the project and we can get their meds free. We’ll be doing all the paperwork, relieving the physicians of serves as the clinic's director. “I can’t tolerate the way the elderly suffer, having to pay somebody to do it because it and people don’t even notice," she said in a (the drug paperwork) is quite time consum­ ing. There’s urgent care for those who don’t previous interview. Her job at the Department of Human have a physician and cannot afford to go to Services of Barry County involves working anybody." Drug companies donate medications if a with the elderly in the county, and she secs client meets income criteria etc., and they their plight first hand. “They sit in my office and say ‘I can’t take will ship a three-month supply of a patient’s medications to the clinic. The clinic does not prescriptions because I can’t afford them.’ With drug companies willing to give us (at the open the medication, she explained. “They clinic) free drugs as long as we jump through are handed unopened to the patient.” When drugs from the companies arrive, the all the hoops they have, why not make it patient should nu>ke an appointment to pick available?" Kozan said. Discussing the definition of Medicaid them up on a Thursday. This process repeats every three months spend-down, she said as an example that one person with a monthly income of $804 would when patients will get “a nursing evaluation. have to pay (spend-down) $400 of his/her A nurse checks them over and makes sure medical expenses in a month before getting everything’s OK and then reissues their drugs,” Kozan said. any Medicaid that month. "Pennock Hospital has agreed to take all “That’s why people are hurting,” Kozan said. “Once you get caught in this $804 (or our referrals for tests, x-rays. They can bill Medicare and Medicaid like everybody else," above) in income, it’s scary... For two people Kozan said. it’s under (about) $1,100. People just cannot The Delton Health Clinic operates with afford to pay the doctor bills and the prescrip­ tions and live." That’s why she wanted to start donations and grants under the umbrella of a nonprofit 5OI(cH3) corporation. Freely the Health Clinic. Jeff Newman, of Delton, a Realtor with Given. It.?., established by Randy and Sandy Jaqua Realtors, is chairman of the Health Kozan. They previously operated the former Bom Again Home Furnishings in Hastings, which provided free donated furniture airi appliances to low income families. Randy w chief operating officer of Freely Given. “Donations arc welcome and greatly appre­ ciated,” the press release said. For more information, call 269/623-3033. Hastings Mayor Bob May (left) and Mayor Pro Tem Don Tubbs spoke to three class­ es of fifth-graders at Star Elementary School in Hastings Friday. The two city officials talked to the students about local government and then fielded questions from the audience. Hastings Mayor tells Star school children about political process by Jon Gambee Staff Writer Hastings Mayor Bob May was at Starr Elementary School Friday to give three fifth grade classes insight into the workings of local government. With the help of Fourth Ward Councilman and Mayor Pro Tern Don Tubbs. May talked the process by which citizens can seek office and the importance of citizen participation. He then opened the floor for questions and discussion. “This is the third year 1 have come to speak to classes here." May said prior to his pres­ entation. “I started out talking to third and fourth grade classes, su some of these young- sters were there then. "I have been very impressed by the quality of questions that these young people ask. They seem to be asking more detailed ques­ tions every year. “This is a fun part of my job,” he said. "These young people are on the verge of try­ ing to gather the knowledge that will help them become better citizens in the future.” “This is my first time," Tubbs said, “and I am really pleased to have an opportunity to meet these young people and 1 am looking forward to the presentation." There were approximately 75 fifth-graders from classes taught by Tim Newrted. Ju’.ie Carlson and Dawn Secord. �Page 6 - Thursday, November 10. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film Daniel T. (Tom) Smith processing. Worship Together... ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLICCHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. MI 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:0 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 pjn. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH S. Jeffenoo. Father Al Russell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.: Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. 314 E Main Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor. Phone 795 9030 Sunday Mass 3:30 pan. First Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m Confessions V) minutes before Mass. Rosary Prayer 30 minutes before Mass. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 805 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. 49058 Senior Pastor Rev. Wm. Clayton Gamson. Service Times: 9D0 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. (Small groups on I st and 3rd Sunday nights). Wednesday: Christian Education Classes. 7:00 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. MI 49058. Rev. Bob Smith Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School. 9:30 a.m. EMMANUEL EPLSCOPAL CHURCH • Member Church o/ the World Wide Anglican Communion." 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broadway and W Center St.). Church Office (616) 945-3014. The Rev Fr. Charles P McCabe 111. Rector Mr. F. William V-Ktberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship 8 a.m. and 10 a.mVthlldfcri'a » Chapel tad Sunday at 10 a.ftt. Sunday' Nursery Avrflable at 10 a.m. 203 N. Main. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchippcnDeMunter. Sunday Wonhip 9:15 a m. • Sunday School 10:30 am. ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9: 30 am. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary­ Treasurer. Linda Cobb. Office hours. Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10: 45 am Morning Worship. Sunday evening service 6 pm; Son Shine Preschool (<n 3 A 4); Tuesday. Thursday from 9-il Ji am. 12:00-2:30 pm; Wednesday 6 p.m. - Pioneers (meal served). Wednesday 6 p.m. - Jr. & Sr. High Youth (meal served). Wednesday 1 pm - Prayer Mtg. SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHlA INDFPjfliDEyT ANGLICAN cWCTKW' 2445 McCann Rd. (in Irving). 'Sunday services each week: 9:15 CHURCH OF THE NA7ARE.NE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6 DO p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7D0 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Prater Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Worship 11 a.tn.; P.O Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Hatpole Sunday morning worship service 9:45 a.m. Nunery provid­ ed. Sunday evening “New Beginnings*'starts at 5:15 with meal. 5:30 adult small group, youth group, kids club. 6:30 praise service. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thursday rxxxi Senior Meals. Men's group 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ's Quillen. Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Coming in January, exploring spiritual gifts Bible study. Church website: coun­ tryvhapcimne.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie; Pastor Osborn. Minister of Music: Ryan White. Youth & Family. Dave Wood Sr.. Adult Ministries. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a.m.. Morning Worship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7 00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana. Sr. and Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office for information on MOPS. Pra»e & Motion/Children's Choir. Ladies Bible Studies Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. / i.t a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion tU- 2nd Sunday of each month at this service). 11.00 a.m. Holy Communion (each week), and Evening Prayer 6:00 p.m. (May-August). We have a weekly Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Even Prayer service and special Holy Days sen ices as announced (please call the rectory for those times). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthia* is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone num­ ber is 269-795-2370 and the recto­ ry number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/ andrewmanhias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Epixopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our servic­ es. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Tunc before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M­ 66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m.. 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616­ 731-5194 or I-517-852-1806. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHU RCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623­ 5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. Bernard Elair. Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 aan.; Worship Service 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m. ST. TIMOTHY'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 9800 East BC Avenue. Richland. Ml 49083. Phone 269-629-9436. Eucharistic service every Sunday. 9:30 a.m. “This is my body given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.' (Luke 22:19 NIV). Come share in the weekly Holy Communion - accepting Christ and being united with Him. sur­ rendering our lives to Him so that we may know His will and walk in His ways. We are located in a wooded setting, north of Richland on BC Avenue, between M-43 and Gull Lake Drive. All baptised Christians are welcome to partici­ pate in the Holy Eucharist. We believe that Christianity is a faith of inclusion, not exclusion. Therefore, you don't have to be an Episcopalian - just a believer. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E State Rd. (Center of Stale Rd. and Boltwood St across from Tom's Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling & Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nunery provided for all services. Sundays: Worship services 8:45 and 11 DO a_m. Kids 5 yr-4th grade dismissed during announcements. Sunday School for al! ages 'IODO a_m Adult elec­ tives for Sunday Evening Service 6.00 p.m. Ttseday, 10 ajn.: Mid-Week, 6:30 p.m.: Adults; Sing N' Share. Pastor's Class, Youth. 6(h-l2th grades, and Faith Weaver Friends. 4 yrs. thru 5th grade. Thursday: 9:30-11 am. Senior Adult Coffee Hour. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Thurday. Nov. 10 - 3:45 p.m. Clapper Kids; 5:45 p.m. Grace Notes; 7DO p.m. Adult Choir. 7:00 p.m. Adventurers. Friday. Nov. 11 6:30-1 ODO p.m. Rock Group; 7:00 p.m. Christmas Program Rehearsal. Sunday. Nov. 13 - 8DQ 6 10:45 a.m. Holy Communion. 9:30 *.m Sunday School; 12:45- 3D0 p.m. Jail Worship. Monday. Nov. 14 - 7.00 p.m. Women of Faith Tuesday. Nov. 15 - 11D0 am. Pastors' Meeting; IDO p.m. Overeaters Anonymous; 7 DO p.m. Congregation Council. Wednes­ day. Nov. 16 - IODO a.m. Wordwatchers; 7 DO p.m. Youth A Family Ministry; 7.00 p.m. Holy Communion. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODLST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings. MI .9058 Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 900 a.m.-Noon and I DO-3 DO p.m. Friday 900 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:30 LIVE? Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshments. 11 DO Traditional Worship Sen ice. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15, 9:30 and II a m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m.. and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays al 6:30 pan. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Services; I0D0 a.m. Coffee Hour. 10:10 a_m. Sunday School - Preschool through Adult; 11:20 a m Contemporary Worship Services; 6:30 p.m. Middle High and Senior High Youth Group Meetings. Nursery care is provid­ ed for both senices, and during Sunday School1 Visit us online at www.fpcofh.org and our web log for sermons at http:// hastingspresbyterian.blogspot, cum' November 3 - 8:30 a.m. Women's Bible Slud). November 5 - 9:00 a.m. Youth Pie Making Day. November 9 - 6:15 a.m Men's Bible Study. WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescriptions" 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan / HASTINGS - Daniel T. (Tom) Srurth, age 46. of Hastings, died Friday. November 4, 2005. in Emmett Township. Tom was bom January 27. 1959 in Grand Rapids. Michigan. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1977 and continued his education at Grand Valley State University where he received his bachelor's degree in arts and science. Tom served an internship in New York, and then went on to be a writer for the Grand Rapids Press, Metro Section for Barry County, also the Kalamazoo Gazette. He later joined his father 's business. Hastings Oxygen Supply, and was currently working there. He married Tracy D. Oberg on September 14. 1985. Tom's hobbies and interests included Karate. HAM radio operator (N8DXR), col­ lector of books, classical and jazz music, and reading. He was a member of the (ARRL) American Relay Radio League. Memorials can go to the family. He was preceded in death by his father. Ralph E. Smith in 2002; father-in-law, Theodore Oberg in 2004; and his grandpar­ ents. Surviving are his wife. Tracy Smith of Hastings; daughters, Brenda (Micheal) Kieffer of Hastings, Rachel Smith of Hastings; and a son. jordan Smith of Hastings; granddaughters. Kylee and Kaiydin Kieffer of Hastings. Lutheran Church. Arrangements were by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Give a memorial that can go on forever |Rebecca Sue Sweeney| MIDDLEVILLE - Rebecca Sue Sweeney, age 47. of Middleville, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, November 4,2005 at home after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was bom on February 13, 1958 at Hastings, the daughter of Harry and Shirley (Hummell) Schultz, Jr. She was raised in Middleville and attended Thomapple Kellogg Schools, graduating in 1976. She was married to Bill Sweeney on December 3. 1977 at Whitneyville Bible Church. They were married almost 28 years and had three children. Rebecca was employed at Ace Hardware in Hastings. She was a member of Hastings Free Methodist Church. Becky loved to spend time with her family, especially her husband and best friend. Bill. She loved to travel and go for long car rides. She also loved to attend quizzing meets of her son Andy. Becky loved being a homemaker and serv­ ing her family in love. One of her favorite activities was praising her Lord through helping out with Sunday morning worship at her church. She loved to sing along with the hymns every Sunday morning. She was a caring, loving wife, mother, daughter and sister. Becky was very generous and did kind deeds for her family and friends. She is survived by her caring, loving hus­ band of 28 years. Bill Sweeney; daughter. Paula (Joe) DeGroot of Rochester. New York; two sons, John (Melissa) Sweeney of Hastings and Andrew Sweeney, at home; her parents. Harry and Shirley Schultz Jr. of Middleville; three brothers. Rick (Debbie) Schultz of Bristol. Virginia; Joe Schultz of McHenry. Illinois and Cecil (Doreen) Schultz of Clarksville; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Monday. November 7. 2005 at the Hastings Free Methodist Church. Pastor Dan Graybill offi­ ciated. Interment was at Irving Cemetery. Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings Free Methodist Church or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. HASTINGS - Robert E. Noble, age 82. of Hastings, died Tuesday. Nov. 1, 2005 al Battle Creek Health Systems. Mr. Noble was bom on April 29. 1923 in Portland, the son of Ralph and Doris (Marlow) Noble. He was raised in the Dearborn area and attended schools there. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI! serving from Dec. 10. 1942 until his honor­ able discharge on Nov. 5, 1945. He was married to the former Evelyn Woolston. who preceded him in death in 1972. Mr. Noble owned and operated several retail businesses, worked as a building con­ tractor and engaged in farming. He was a member of Hastings Moose Lodge, an avid outdoorsman and collector of various hems, enjoyed reading and attending auctions. Mr. Noble is survived by his daughters. Diane Noble of Springfield. Connie (Harold) Miller of Hastings and Janice (Gary) KoGba of Hastings; nine grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren. Preceding him in death were parents and a brother. Richard, in 1970. Services were held Saturday. Nov. 5. 2005 at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Kenneth Childs officiating. Burial was at the Fuller Cemetery in Carlton Township. Memorial contributions may be made to National Kidney Foundation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeralhome.com). ‘ SCAMPS (Seniors). Wedtreaday WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings \ Ml 49046 • 269-671-4193. Pastor. 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Summer School 9:30 a.m. and Worship 10:30 a.m. No summer Sunday School. Youth activities: call fix information. This information on worship service \ provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: SAND RIDGE BANK PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S M-43 Highway. Delton. Melva June Barr (Merrill) HASTINGS - Mrs. Melva June Barr (Merrill), age 91. of Hastings, died Thursday. November 3, 2005 at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Barr was bom on June 18. 1914 at Baltimore Twp.. Barry County, the daughter of Arthur and Nina (Myers) Houghtalin. She was raised in Baltimore Twp. and attended the Striker school, graduating in 1932 from Hastings High School. Melvn’s family were among the early pio­ neering families in Baltimore Township. She was married to Jerry Merrill in 1933 and he died in 1953. She was married to James Barr in 1969 and he died in 1980. Melva lived all her married life in the Hastings area and several years ago was employed at the former Hastings Heights Restaurant and the Hastings Hotel. Melva was a devoted wife, mother, grand­ mother and sister. Melva is survived by sons. Gerald Merrill of Tempe. Ariz., Douglas (Loretta) Merrill of South Bend, Ind., Ronald (Sandra) Merrill of Hastings. Steven (Donna) Merrill of Hampton. Va., Arthur (Peggy) Merrill of Caledonia; 19 grandchildren; several greatand great-great-grandchildren; brother. James Houghtalin of Hastings; one niece and three nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents; husbands; son Roger in 1969; granddaughter Jessica Merrill; great-granddaughter Sedera Butts and a sister. Meriyn Sandeen. Services were held Monday, November 7. 2005 at Wren Funeral Home. Pastor Gary Haller officiated. Burial was at Striker Cemetery in Baltimore Township. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Disease Foundation or Thorn­ apple Manor. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeralhome.com) TUCSON. AZ - Kathryn Mary (Powers) Johnson, age 46, of Tucson, Ariz. and for­ merly of Hastings, died Saturday, November 5, 2005 at her residence. Kathy was bom on March 9. 1959 at Hastings, the daughter of Lewis E. and Janice M. (Johncock) Powers. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1977 from Hastings High School. She went on to attend Central Michigan University, receiving a bachelor of arts degree in educa­ tion. She moved to Arizona in 1988. Kathy’s work has included secretary in a law office, freelance transcribing for law offices and currently owned a resume and typing service in the Tucson area. Kathy was an avid runner and weightlifter, participating in numerous events. While at Hastings High School, she set several track and field records, some still standing to this date. She also participated in band and cheer­ leading. Kathy was a devoted mother to her two sons, always supporting and encouraging them in all their activities. Kathy is survived by sons, Jordan and Jayce Johnson; mother and stepfather. Janice and Hervey Hiiliker of Hastings; brother Roderick Powers ot Caledonia; sister Diane (Floyd) Dirctte of Portage, brother Randy (Andrea) Hiiliker of Clinton Twp.; stepsister. Annette (Greg) Sulka of Grand Junction; stepbrother. Bret (Kristina) Hiiliker of California; uncles. Gordon (Sue) Johncock of West Branch. Jim Powers of Nashville. Ed (Wilma) Powers of Vermontville. Milton (Nancy) Powers of Washington state; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her father. Lewis Powers; grandparents. Frances and Waller Johncock. Tom Powers and Bemadinc Hinde. Also a brother, Jerry Powers. Services will be held II a.m. Friday. November 11. 2005 at Hastings Hope United Methodist Church. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught and Rev. Richard D. Moore will officiate. Burial will be at Hastings Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Jordan and Jayce Johnson (her sons) College Fund. Arrangements arc being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wrenfuneral-home.com) A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 10. 2005 - Page 7 COUNTY, continued from page 1 Commissioner Jim French said. "Everybody (on the list) had to play by the same set of rules." In a semi-related action, the commissioners unanimously approved nn application for inclusion in the Farmland and Open Space Preservation program under Public Act 116 from Beverly Overbeck of Woodland Township. The Overbecks’ farm is said to have 158 acres. 70 of which are in cultivation of crops, and two buildings, the family resi­ dence and a bam. Jim McManus, director of Planning and Zoning.-said the state program enables the family to get "tax breaks to continue to use the land for farming." The Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission earlier had recommended approval in a 5-1 vote, with James Alden dis­ senting. In other business Tuesday morning, the board: • Approved an increase in fees, from $20 to $75, for hard copies of a land use plan. The cost for electronic copies will be $10 each. McManus explained that because of increasing color use for hard copies. "The cost of publishing is $62 a copy, and with the transportation costs, we’re not making any money on this." The change was to take effect Wednesday. Nov. 9. • Approved the child support-prosecuting attorney contract for $46,915. with the Michigan Department of Human Services, with the county paying 34 percent of the cost and the state 66%. County Board Chairwoman Clare Tripp quipped. "I wish the state would contribute 66 percent to everything they’re supposed to pay for." • Agreed to the reappointment of George Leonard for a thrcc-year term on the Building Authority beginning Jan. 1, 2006. and ending Dec. 31, 2008. he was the only applicant, it was noted. • Welcomed back County Administrator Michael Brown, who is physically back on the job after being out with back surgery. Twins, Jane (Schroder) Millard (left) and Jean (Schroder) Manning (right) will cele­ brate their 80th birthday on Nov. 14, 2005. A family dinner will be held at the Riverside Cafe in Bellevue (on Nov. 14th) al 5 p.m. mURTNEW • Andrew Schutt was sentenced to four months in jail with four days credit. Schutt was convicted of possession of a controlled substance for delivery and manu­ facture, second offense, and maintaining a drag bouse. He was also placed on two years probation and his driver’s license was suspended for six months. • Brandon Chambers was sentenced to con­ tinued probation after pleading guilty to pos­ session of a controlled substar.ee. The origi­ nal charge of possession of a controlled sub­ Gibson/Shook stance and maintaining a drag house was dis­ missed. Wills/Case • Jason Simmet was convicted of two counts of second degree criminal sexual con­ duct. Simmet was sentenced to 36 to 181 days in prison and given credit for 49 days served. • John Charmers was convicted of third offense domestic violence. He was sentenced to three years probation, five months in jail and was credited with two days served. Donna Barton to celebrate 93rd birthday A surprise party will be held for Donna Barton. She will be celebrating her 93rd birthday on November 23, 2005. Come celebrate with her November 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the afternoon al 4830 North Broadway. Hastings. Lori Kenyon of Dowling and Bill Wills of Kalamazoo would like to announce the engagement of their daughter. Keri Lynn Wills to Caleb Josiah Case, son of Wendy Case of Delton and Brace Case of Hastings. The couple both attended Hastings High School and graduated in 2004. Both are working hard to fulfill their careers. Keri attended Blue Heron Academy of the Healing Arts in 2004 and has graduated as a certified Medical Message Therapist and is currently working ai Maclcod Chiropractic center in Hastings. Caleb is attending his second year at Concordia University in Ann Arbor to become an elementary school teacher, and is majoring in science. The couple is planning a June 2. 2007 spring wedding. Life Skills management workshop set for Nov. 12 The duo of Patti LaJoye and Dr. David Parker played incidental music with the soon to be decorated frog listening. TAC auction raises nearly $20,000 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Perhaps it was the frog making its first appearance in public, or the delightful music played by the Trio del Italia or the selection of art works or even some of the non-artistic silent auction items, but something worked magic. The 11th Thomapple Arts Council auction Saturday. Nov. 5, is being regarded as maybe its biggest success ever. The auction raised almost, at last count. $20,000. The live and silent auction items moved briskly, with a few of the 124 attending fight­ ing just a little bit over a much desired item. The Thomapple Arts Council (TAC) has been serving the aspiring and accomplished artists by offering summer scholarships, youth and adult art classes, summer youth theater, the jazz festival and Art Hops since its founding in November 1986. John Fehsenfeld, Arts Council co-founder. reflected on the council in brief comments during the evening. Fehsenfeld remembered the beginning of the TAC and how Sue Black Drummond was the instigator of a county­ wide effort to encourage the arts in Barry County. Some of these memories were bitter­ sweet since Drummond’s death left a hole in the council. He praised her vision, which began the Arts Council, her talents as an artist and her caring for the entire community. "She brought out the best in everyone." Fehsenfeld said. The vision of the TAC has been to enrich Barry County through arts and culture. Over the past years the TAC has given scholarships for summer arts study, sponsored programs, brought the Grand Rapids symphony to town. encouraged young actors in the Summer Youth Theatre and much more. Fehsenfeld also noted the contribution of early board members in rhaping the goals and outreach of the TAC. Director Lizanne Fehsenfeld said, "I really appreciate the contributions of all those who worked, bid or. or went home with items from the live and silent auctions." Members of the Youth Advisory Council were on hand to help with the auction. She also praised the partnership between the Barry Community foundation, Pennock Hospital and the Thornapple Arts Council. The foundation was asked for funds to improve the aesthetics of the Chemo Room at Pennock. The foundation asked the Ans Council to offer six pictures from the Barry County Calendar at the art auction. Individuals who purchase one of these six pictures will then donate the picture to the Louise Stockham Fund held at BCF. The picture will be placed in the Chemo Room with a plaque acknowledging who donated the piece. These pictures offer a visu­ al escape and will be on permanent display in the Chemo Room. The auction raised almost $3,900 for the Stockham fund. Don and Sandi Drummond won the raffle this year. The next event sponsored by the TAC will be a one woman show by jewelry artist Lauren Stineman. The artist reception will be on Thursday. Dec. I. and the show closes on Thursday. Dec 15. Call the TAC al 945-2002 for more infor­ mation. The Hastings Jaycees will be hosts to Bill Sanders as the keynote speaker during an all day Life Skills Management Workshop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Nov. 12 at the Hastings Community Center. All interested people are invited to attend. The workshop will include 12 speakers presenting information on various topics including: Home buying, financial, legal, identity theft, substance abuse, health and wellness, parenting with love and logic, divorce adjustment, death and dying, attitude, and self-defense. Individuals will choose six of the 12 sessions to ittend. Each session is 40 minutes. In addition, training sessions will also be offered for school-aged children. They will receive information on fire safety, stranger danger, and self-defense as well as a message from guest speaker Bill Sanders titled "I’m Somebody Special.” Children will also have free choice time with games and arts and crafts available. Childcare will also be avail­ able for infants and toddlers. Bill Sanders is a gifted speaker known for his sincerity, humor, and story telling, the Jaycees said in a press release. Since 1978. he has been touching the lives of countless stu- dents, parents, teachers, and business peopte all across America. Sanders has authored 14 parenting and teen books and is featured in "Chicken Soup for the Soul." He has shared the platform with several well-know individuals including Paul Harvey. Zig Ziglar and Presidents Ford and Reagan. Zig Ziglar says. "Bill Sanders is without a doubt one of the finest speakers in America.” Sanders' message on the ’Art of Opportunity Parenting" includes maintaining a positive outlook on life, teamwork in the family, open commjnication channels and much more. Sanders will also have his books and tapes available for purchase during this event Tickets for the workshop are $10 for adults and $5 for children and include the trainings, keynote speaker, lunch, and childcare. Tickets are available in advance at Chicago Title or by contacting Chairperson Martha Chipman at 269-945-9981 or Co-Chair Cathy Leaf at 269-948-2424. Tickets will also be available at the door, however, space is limited so the Jaycees encourage advance ticket purchases to guarantee a spot. Brenda and Bob Wilson are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Stacey Lynn Gibson to Perry Lee Shook, son of Curtis Shook and Jannie Reed. They will be married Dec. 9,2005 and will reside in Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. Stacey is currently attending Olympia to be a medical assistant. Perry is currently in the Army. BOY, Daniel Richard, born at Pennock Hospital on October 3, 2005 at 1:41 p.m. io Erica and Kevin Sanders of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 21 inches long. Welcomed home by big sister Karissa. Justin Let Prater. Bellevue and Lynnae Adrianne Jones, Hastings Thomas W?yne Goodrich, Middleville and Christina Jane Sberaan, Middleville. Richard Lee Krete. Huntings and Michelle Mane Haines, Hastings. Reynaldo Rudy Reyes, Shelbyville and Denise Veronica Rochon, Shelbyville. Douglas Curtis Root, Nashville aiJ Vicky Ann Gillean, Nashville. James Eli Frazier, Hastings and Pamela Ann Tooker. Hastings. Mark Weldon Hagemann. Middleville and Jennifer Marie VandenBerg. Middleville. Dean Gilbert Miller, Hastings and Carrie Lynn Dean. Twin Lakes. Justin Brice Campbell. Nashville and Erin Dee Hale Hokanson. Nashville. Scott Travis Shade. Lake Odessa and Candice Ann-Marie George, Hastings. Roger Lee Marble. Freeport and Julie Ann Burns, Plainwell. Thornapple Twp. couple attends oil conference Aaron Wissner and wife Kimberly Sager of Thomapple Township flew to Denver Wednesday afternoon to attend the World Oil Conference, "a high level conference to discuss the impacts of a peak in world oil production." Wissner, a teacher at Wayland High School, said, “We’re attending this con­ ference on our own dime because we’re interested in knowing when global peak oil production will occur, and what the impacts will be for ourselves and the peo­ ple in the West Michigan area. Depending on when supply peaks, and how quickly it declines afterwards, there could be all sorts of consequences. “One consequence could be rapid infla­ tion in prices for certain products like oil. fuel oil, gasoline, natural gas, and elec- tricity. There could also be rapid increas­ es in prices for meat and most foods that are shipped long distances. "These rising prices could lead to a shift in what people spend money on. Instead of buying lots of fun disposible type goods, a greater fraction of purchas­ es will have to go to necessary items. "This eventually leads to low profits, or even losses, for some businesses. Tnis could force layoffs or even banknipcies. Nation wide, purchases on things like homes, cars, and durable goods could sharply fall. This could impact the sol­ vency of Ford and GM. who are already doing poorly. It seems to me that a rapid and permanently climbing price of oil would cause immense problems for Michigan's economy, as layoffs and unemployment ensue." Wissner said he plans to prepare a report to deliver to all interested people for Thursday. Dec. 1. at 7 p.m. at the Wayland Union High School auditorium. He also plans to make the same presenta­ tion at noon the next day for the West Michigan Environmental Action Council. are tony torn>a>oaiudt4e 'ferret 2/7/85- 11/14/03 ---------------------------- zr-w tUUnlthfMtti 7/4/85 - 11/14/03 �Page 8 - Thursday. November 10. 2005 - The Hastings Banner ^nnie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchell! and Marcy Sugar Tonight al 7 p.m. is meeting time for the Lake Odessa Area Histoneal Society at the Freight House. This is remembrance night, with the decorative Christmas ornaments to be hung on three trees. They will provide some of the decoration for Christmas Round the Town which comes on Friday, Nov. 25, and Saturday. Nov. 26. Those who gave the ornaments are invited to attend and share some pleasant memory of those whose names are printed on the colorful ornaments. The LOAHS held an elegant dinner at the Freight House last Friday night by invitation for 50 people who appreciated fine dining with all the amenities of a lovely meal. Visitors and guests arc welcome at tonight’s and every meeting of the society. More than 200 Bonanza Bugles were mailed The blue house had a scary start, but once it was put aright, it was ready to go io its new location behind the Lake Odessa Depot. Health Line by Scott B. Brasseur. M.D. . . 1005 West Green Street Huv. ifis. Mi. 49058 'telephone'. 2Gm 945 19 Internal Medicine RABIES I see bats at night and I think one might be in my attic. Will I get rabies if I get bitten? Rabies is a viral infection that is spread to people from the bite of an animal with rabies. Any wild mammal such as a raccoon, skunk, fox, coyote or bat can have rabies as well as your cat, dog or ferret if their vaccinations have not been kept up-to-date. Preventive Vaccinations are available but generally only need to be given to those people who have a high risk of being exposed to rabid animals such as veterinarians, cave explorers, lab workers that handle the rabies virus and to those that will be traveling to parts of the world where rabies is common. Although human rabies is rare in the USA with less than 50 known cases since 1990, about 30,000 people are treated each year for possible exposure after animal bites. Most of the cases in the USA are from bats, but worldwide most cases are caused by unvaccinated dogs. It is extremely important that anyone who has been bitten by an animal should see a doctor immediately. If possible, capture the animal and have it tested for rabies. If the animal transmits rabies to you, it will be fatal if it is not treated. If the animal tests positive for rabies or if you were not able to capture the animal, you should receive a rabies vaccine as well as a shot that gives immediate protection against rabies. As far as bats that live in buildings, there may be no reason to evict them if there is little chance for contact with people. However, bats should always be prevented from entering rooms of your home. Contact an animal-control or wildlife conservation agency for assistance to bat-proof your home. Teach children never to handle unfamiliar animals, wild or domestic, even if they appear friendly. "Love your own, leave other animals alone" is a good principle for children to learn. Aiso, be a responsible pet owner by keeping vaccinations current for aii dogs, cats, and tenets that you care for and call animal control to remove stray animals. Scott Brasseur, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician for medical advice before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. tNMMTS lo members and libraries recently. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 . at the Freight House. The speaker will be Carole Reiser giving the history of the Funk family, who lived on Brown Road for generations. It is the house where Ed and Carole have lived and have raised their children. Since there was a photographer in the Funk family, she has pictures showing diferent phases of their rural life. The Ionia County chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) will meet at noon Thursday, Nov. 17. at the Class Act Restaurant within Ionia High School. At this meeting, members will contribute to Eight Cap for Christmas gifts for needy families. In past years the chapter has adopted four families. Gretchen Nyland is the new president. Karen Merchant accepts reser­ vations for the lunch. Call her at 616-522­ 1495. There will be a musical program and a 50/50 drawing. Participating business places and homes that are hosts for Christmas Round the Town have their colorful fliers listing each stop on the tour. The reverse side has a map of the area for the rural stops and another of the vil­ lage has stars for the stops in town. So Simply is new on the list. Other stops are Kathy’s Flower Patch. Design Your Occasion, Endless Expression, the Depot complex with its crafters and baked goods sale. Again the Country Estate at Clarksville is at the far northwest. Mary s Garden is at the most southeasterly spot. Brown Road has its share. This tour brings people from Lansing and Grand Rapids and all points between. Organizers are Laurie Duits and Jeanne Ayres. Central United Methodist Church had a fun dinner Saturday evening with the Fellowship Hall lighted like an Italian cafe. The kitchen workers were dressed Italian style and the menu had authentic Italian items. The two entrees were spaghetti and mustacotti. Italian sweets were another feature. Julie Klynstra was chair of this meal. The proceeds were to benefit the Lakewood Ministerial Association Benevolence fund. The Bams Committee met Thursday last at the Ionia Fret. Fair office. William Weisgerber is chairman. The speaker was from Michigan State University. He bait a power point pres­ entation with pictures of bams of every roof style pictured in the accompanying charts for those who are taking the inventory of bams in the county. One picture was of the "round­ ban. on 92nd Street in Bowne Township. He advised doing the whole survey from the roadside. If one stops to talk or ask questions of the owner, the visit may take an hour and a half. At that rate, the survey would take months. He advised getting help from 4-H members or FFA groups. Unlike the first emphasis which was on bams only, he now suggests scanning the whole farmstead. At the conclusion, both MSU and the local township should have albums that document the bams as of 2005. Ed Leak, retired GM employee, fanner and avid gardener, grew a record crop of sweet potatoes. He bought his plants from a German fanner in Indiana. From the 36 plants he set out on his plot alongside M-66 at Musgrove, he harvested seven buSnels. The soil is very black and he has a big drainage ditch for a water source for irrigating. One bushel of his crop was taken to Woodlawn Meadows for the eating pleasure of the residents. He is pic­ tured holding the fruit of one plant, with mul­ tiple edible tubers. The blue hose project finally got under way on Tuesday morning. Despite a shaky start, with scares to onlookers and dread to the operators of Deitz House Movers of Muskegon, the house began its trek to the vacant land behind the depot/freighthouse, south of the fairgrounds on Emerson Street. Crews from Consumers Energy. SBC tele­ phone company, the Millennium Cable firm and the CSX railway were on hand, along with village workers and police. The house site was higher than Third Avenue with a sharp dropoff. This contributed to the first maneuver. Among the onlookers was Kay Friend of Woodland, who had grown up in that house when it was the family home of Delmar and Leatha Gardner and children. The State Journal and Shoppers’ Guide list­ ed the death Oct. 30 of Wreatha Ann Cooper. 70. of Ionia. She is survived by her husband. Jack, four adult children of Ionia plus her sis­ ters Vada Bailey of Plainwell. Ellen Miller of Lowell, Leona Bussema of Lake Odessa, brother Douglas Waldren of Lansing, She was a Lake Odessa high school graduate and a daughter of John Waldren. On Saturday. Nov. 19. there are two turkey dinners being served nearby. The Berlin Center UMC is holding theirs at the Saranac High School cafeteria. The Sebewa Center UMC is holding theirs at the church at the comer of Shilton and Vippley roads. The monthly health clinic is being held Wednesday. Nov. 23, at Central UMC by the Ionia County Health Department. For music lovers, there is to be a concert at b p.m. Sunday. Nov. 13. at given by the male quartet Half A Ton of Praise. This is open to the public. Come and enjoy an evening of great music at Central UMC. Boozin' buddy Dear Annie: When our daughter turned 18. she moved out of the house. My husband han­ dled it by getting drunk every night for a year. Now he’s cut back to four nights a week. The real problem is that he goes out with his drinking buddy. "Earl." who always brings his daughter. "Emily," along. I’ve met both of them, and 1 can tell that my husband has a huge crush on Emily. Many years ago. my husband had an affair with his brother’s girlfriend. I forgave him, but I don’t want it to happen again. The last time we saw Emily, my husband made sure she noticed him by throwing napkins at her from across the room. Last night, he men­ tioned that he has Emily's phone number on his cell phone and that he was going to call her. I forgot to mention that Emily is 27 and my husband is 50. Also, she is married, and her husband is stationed 2.500 miles away. He gets defensive every time I question him about her. Am 1 reading the signals wrong? Stupid Again Dear Again: No, you are reading the sig­ nals right. He has a crush on Emily. Of course, that does not mean she is interested in him or that he wants the relationship to threat­ en his marriage. And there's another problem — drinking. Please get some counseling, with your hus­ band if possible. Then look in your phone book for Al-Anon (al-anon-alaleen.org). It will help. Preserve or perish Dear Annie: My grandmother died 15 years ago and left me all of her journals because she thought I would treasure them. There are more than 200 of them sitting in 20 boxes in my parents' garage. I have read through a cou­ ple, but am not interested in the rest and don't think I ever will be. I would like to dispose of them, but I feel guilty about it My parents are moving soot and wiP no longer have room to store the journals. hio one else in the family wanla them. tto not think a historical society would have any interest, because they are rather bonng. More important, my grandmother wrote abc it per­ sonal situations of family and friends tl.ai are not for public consumption. Everyone thinks I should have them professionally shredded. I don't want to destroy an irreplaceable his torical record that was entrusted to me. but I can't deal with these journals any more. I wish they had never existed. Are there any other options? - Rachel in San Francisco Dear Rachel: You may be wrong about the interest of a local historical society. Can you (and other family members) go through the journals and select those that aren't personal­ ly compromising and donate them? Would you be willing to keep them in a storage facil­ ity on the chance that a future descendant would find them worthwhile? Events that your family finds embarrassing now may become fascinating family history to your great-grandchildren. Please consider these possibilities before resorting to the shredder. Curtailing crank calls Dear Annie: I read the letter from "Annoyed Party," who was getting crank phone calls from some neighborhood kids. We used to get annoying phone calls when my boys were in junior high. We hung a coach's whistle next to the phone and blew it as hard as we could whenever we got one of these calls. The calls stopped. Ten years later, the whistle is still hanging by the phone. - Wisconsin Dear Wisconsin: Several readers made this suggestion, and we don't doubt that it would work. But we also know that such loud nois­ es can damage hearing, and we are reluctant to recommend something that could cause hearing loss in a child if a less harmful alter­ native exists. JWro's your daddy? Dear Annie: My 12-year-old grandson is using his stepfather’s last name on the back of his sports uniform. This is at the request of his mother, who is divorced from my son. Apparently, she felt the boy's real name might cause him to be teased, so she prefers people know him now by her new husband's name. My grandson never has actually been teased about his name, and as far as I'm concerned, the new husband's name is not an improve­ ment. Neither name is insulting, just unusual. I am very distressed about this. My son is a wonderful father who has joint custody, lives in the same town, spends at least three week­ ends a month with my grandson, plus holi­ days. and the boy is an integral part of our family. It seems like his mother is giving him the message that his real name is embarrass­ ing. My grandson has a 3-year-old brother, also • my son's child. How do you explain to the younger boy why his older brother (whom he adores) now has a different name than be docs? The mother's solution is for the new husband to pretend the 12-year-old is his son. I know it's not my business, but 1 am hav­ ing a hard time with it. I feel sad and angry at the same time. 1 doubt my grandson gave any thought to his name before, but his mother has made an issue of it. His father, my son. is against the change. If you have any advice, I would really appreciate it. - Grandma in Name Game Dear Grandma: There is no reason for your grandson's mother to make his name an issue. She is deliberately giving the impression that he*- current husband is the boy's father, which not vttly is unfair to your son, but it can be confusing to the boy. It also could lead to a permanen* name change if j our son does not nip this in the bud. He should make his objec­ tions clear to his ex-wife, and then discuss it with his lawyer. Can't buy you love Dear Annie: I'd like to respond to "Unloved and Fed Up," the woman who found herself wishing her husband would die when he had a heart attack. I could have written that letter. I had been married for 18 years to a man who sounds exactly like her husband. We had the big fle ise. luxury cars, all the latest toys, etc., but I was miserable. 1 felt unloved and lonely. After much soul searching and hours spent in counseling with my pastor. I decided it wasn't worth sacrificing my emotional health to stay in the marriage just for the material things we had. It's been 20 years since I left him. A few years ago. I married a man who doesn’t have two cents to nib together, but he lets me know evEty single day that be adores me. and he treats me like a queen. I couldn't be happier. I have peace, joy and the knowledge that I am well loved. - Been There, Done That Dear Been There: You are right that mate­ rial possessions cannot make up for an unhap­ py marriage. Here's a different take on the problem: Dear Annie: I could be the husband of "Unloved and Fed Up." Yes. she is highly organiz’d and her house is a showplace. In addition, she is mother of the year. She is so intently focused oc perfection 24/7 that she never has time to udk to n* Anything I want has to be on her schedule and must be up to her standards, including -?x. which means she does not hesitate to be crirical if it isn't perfect. Furthermore, she has never once in her life suggested that I might be attractive or worth anything. Broaching the subject draws a rant about how lucky I am to have her. Afer a few years of this, I decided 1 didn't need it and left. Perhaps "Unloved" will see herself in this letter. I hope the counseling helps, but if k' doesn't, she'll probably blame her husband for that, too. - Have Better Things To Do Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box ! 18190, Chicago, IL 606;!. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox a nd readfeatures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC Be a “SPORTS NUT” Read The BANNER! �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 10. 2005 - Page r From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Financial FOCUS Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN Gregory/Fisk School District #8 FR of Edward Jones and Co. It's Official: Time to Plan for Retirement Gregory Scool By Joyce Weinbrccht The Grcgor>7Fisk School District i8FR was located in Section 32 of Johnstown Township at the intersection of what are now Budd and Sheffield roads The school is shown on the I860 plat map. It was consolidated with the Delton School sys­ tem in the early 1930’s. Gregory School By Alice Severance Frey Gordon I graduated from Hastings High School in 1917 and I went to Western Normal School (now Western Michigan University) in Kalamazoo that summer. Then I took a state examination and got a teacher’s certificate to teach for three years. I got a school down in the country, near Fine Lake. Gregory Schools. District 8. and had 17 pupils which included all grades; beginners through eighth-graders. 1 had to help the eighth-graders get ready for the slate examina­ tion so I guess they got the most help. I had to build a fire in the big round heating stove that was in front of the desk in the room every morning when I got there. 1 was the jan­ itor. We had shelves out in the hall, everybody brought their lunch and put their pails up on the sbclyes and hung their coats out there in the hall. So the coats were cold out there, when they put them on to go home. 1 had one boy in the sixth grade who was six feet tall. Peter Trough. He had two brothers also in school. He was as good to me as any­ body could be. He v. as just waiting on me hand and foot. He had a key to the school and would sometimes get there before I did and build the fire. Once in a while if I went out in the hall or went outdoors or. was busy, one of the boys who sat in the back seat would jump out the window and go around and come in the door. And 1 guess it must have happened a few times before 1 realized what was going on. So 1 told him to jump out the window as many times as he wanted Pretty soon be got tired and that was the end of that. Two of the students were John and Bud Caidwell. Their father owned a store on Fine Lake. He came to visit me at my cottage on the lake a few years ago. He now lives in Battle Creek. I had to get to school and ring the bell before the pupils came. When the couple I was living with was ill. I had to put up my own lunch. I had to get his breakfast and her breakfast and be to school by 8 o’clock. 1 had one student who caused a lot of trouble. She lived up the hili a little ways. Helen McKay was her name. One morning I got a call from the father of one of the students and he said that somebody had been stealing the dessert out of his son’s lunchbox. So I started listening to anybody who went out in the hall, and Helen McKay was the one who. every day about 10 o’clock, raised her hand with one finger up to go outside to the toilet. So 1 listened and 1 could tell that she was still out in the hall for quite a little while before she went on <*•» She said, she was wxshing her hands and then she went to the toi­ let and came back. Finally. I talked with her long enough that she went home and told her dad that I was accusing her of stealing Harold’s dessert. So the next morning here comes Mr. McKay with his daughter and he started in on me “Ever accusing accusing my daughter of steal­ ing!” So the-i I asked Helen what she was doing out in the h JI and she told me the same thing. And finally she started crying and confessed. The father grabbed her and went out of that hall and up the hill in no time at all. There was no more trouble with lunchboxes after that. One day. when I came to school, several pupils were lherc ahead of me and all over the room were little pieces of paper, little spitballs. So 1 just waited until they kept looking at me and wondering what 1 was going to say. And I picked out the one that looked the most guilty and I said. “Have you been throwing spitbails around the room?” He hung his head, he final­ ly confessed and then they all confessed. I said. “I want all of you that like to do that, make as many of those as you want to and throw them around.” So they were busy for a little while and finally I said. “Have you thrown all you want to. have you had enough?” “Yes.” “All right, pick them up!” 1 had one little beginner named Ella Gasser. Her parents lived near the school and she couldn’t speak English. So she taught me a lit­ tle more German than I’d had in high school and 1 taught her English. She was very bright and did very well. It was during the First World War. and once in a while a whole troop of soldiers would come walking by from Camp Custer, which was west of Battle Creek. And then we’d all gc out and watch them march. I think they were marching down to Fine Lake, which was about half a mile or more My little beginner. Ella Gasser, lived just a little ways away and her people didn’t speak English very well. When the war started, the teachers of the schools those days were asked to go to all the parents and ask them to buy bonds. And Mrs. Gasser said, “Miss Severance, you couldn’t ask me to buy bonds to help kill my people in Germany, could you?” And I said. “No. I couldn't.” But I did sell quite a few bonds to other people. When I boarded in the country with Gustie and Frank Coleman. 1 paid $2.59 a week tor my room and board and that included my lunch to take to school! I think I was being paid $37 a month. I'did my washing on Saturdays, in a tub of water with a scrub board. When I was going with Wayne Frey and teaching at Gregory School, he used to come with a horse and buggy, about three miles, to see me on Sunday. One night he had stayed quite late, and he went out to go home and he hadn’t tied the horse. He had just driven up to the corner at the back of the house and .rusted the horse to stay there. So he had to call his brother to come down and get him. because he didn't have any way to get home. While I was going to Normal School in Kalamazoo. I boarded with a doctor, a professor at the col­ lege, Professor Hilliard and his wife. And his sister lived with them too. so she and I had twin beds. We had to make the beds and do some work before we went to school. One morning we decided that we would push their twin beds together. They had been about three feet apart So we pushed them back together, but nobody ever said anything and we don't know what they thought about it! After three years of teaching in the country at Gregory School. I got a job in Nashville. In the meantime I had been going to summer school in Kalamazoo, at the Normal. In Nashville I taught 5B and 6A for three years. And I boarded with a woman by the name of lone Kasslcr. 1 went back and forth on the steam train that went from Grand Rapids to Detroit because my folks were living in Hastings. So every Friday night I went home. 1 remember one morning when I was going on the train from Hastings where my par­ ents lived, back to Nashville to teach. 1 went to sleep. I had my elbow on the window and 1 went to sleep. The conductor came along and tapped me on the shoulder and said. “Where are you going, little girl?” I said. “Oh. I'm going to Nashville.” So he saw to it that I got off when I got there ” In the meantime, while 1 was teaching in the country and in Nashville. I was going back to school, and 1 finally got a Life Certificate.! don’t know if I could use that now. Then i got a raise in salary and went to Jackson to teach. And after teaching there for one year, riding the interurban way out past the stale prison, my boyfriend didn’t want to wait any longer to be married - we had been going together for three years. In those day., you couldn’t teach if you were mar­ ried! So that was the end of that. I quit teaching and we were married on June 30. 1925. Married in 1925. and had a daughter in 1931. and that’s where 1 am living now. near her in Holland. Dictated by Alice Severance Gordon to her daughter. Dorothv Jean Chamness. on Jan. 31. 1988. Alice was 88 on Aug. 24. 1987. Kids won't stay home from school, the mail won't stop and the stock market will stay open - and yet, we are in the midst of a national "holiday" of sorts. Specifically, this is National Retirement Planning Week - which means it's a great time for you to determine how well your retirement planning is going. National Retirement Planning Week is sponsored by the National Retirement Planning Coalition, a group of financial industry organizations whose goal is to edu­ cate people on the issues related to saving for retirement. And it seems that many people could benefit from this type of education. In fact, nearly four in 10 workers have not saved anything al all for retirement, according tc the 2005 Retirement Confidence Survey, issued by the Employee Benefits Research Institute. Even if you're among those who have been saving for retirement, you may be able to do still more. Here arc a few suggestions: • Follow a strategy - What sort of retire­ ment lifestyle do you anticipate? Will you travel around the world or stay close to home? Wil! you spend your time on the golf course or will you open a small business? Your retirement plans will determine how much you should be saving and what sort of returr you’ll need from your investments. To quanti­ fy your retirement savings goals, and to create a plan to achieve them, you may want to work with a financial professional. • Keep increasing 401(k) contrilnitions Take full advantage of your employer-spon­ sored retirement plan (such as a 401(k) if you work for a business, a 457(b) if you work for a state or local government, or a 403(b) if you're employed by a non-profit group). At the very least, contribute enough to earn your employer's matching contribution, if one is offered. And every time you get a raise, increase the percentage of your paycheck going to your retirement plan. Your money grows on a tax-deferred basis, which means it will accumulate faster than it would if placed in an investment on which you paid taxes every year. Plus, you typically contribute pre­ tax dollars to yoyr plan, so the more you put in. the lower your taxable income. • "Max out' on,yodr Put in the max­ imum amount to your “traditional" or Roth IRA. For 2005, you can contribute up to $4,000 to your IRA. or $4,500 if you're 50 or older, in 2006, you can also put in up to $4,000. or $5,000 if you're 50 or older A tra­ ditional IRA grows on a tax-deferred basis, while a Roth IRA provides tax-free earnings, provided you've had your account for at least five years and you don't begin taking with­ drawals until you're 59 1/2. And you can invest your IRA in virtually any investment you choose: slocks, bonds, government secu­ rities. etc. • Diversify your holdings - Many people slow their progress toward their retirement savings goals by failing to diversify. If you have a 401 (k). don't concentrate your invest­ ment dollars in your employer's stock; spread them out over the various choices. And. over­ all. build a diversified portfolio that reflects your time horizon, long-term goals and risk tolerance. National Retirement Planning Week will come and go. But by following the above sug­ gestions, you can help make progress toward your financial goals 365 days a year. This entire site Copyright C 2005 Edward Jones Call 269-948-8000 Today or loll frw 1 -888-494-5539 Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. Pledging to be Youi Healthcare Partner Our Pledge of Service To You Each and every Pennock employee and volunteer has taken a pledge to be your partner in personal, professional and progressive care. This means we pledge to treat you with courtesy, respect, professionalism and compassion while providing the most state-of-the-art healthcare in the finest possible facility. 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If any, shall bo limit* ad eoteiy to the return of the bic amount ten­ rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limit­ ed sofefy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kevin R Skinner, a single man and Lisa A Groendyk. a sin­ gle woman, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc . as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns Mortgagee, dated June 6. 2003. and recorded on June 17. 2003 in instrument 1106614. m Barry county records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Five And 76/100 Dollars ($122.535 76). including interest at 6 25% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in su -h case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 00 PM on November 17. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8 and the South 1/2 of Lot 6. West Gun Lake Resort Ptat. according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 70. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemprion period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated October 20. 2005 For more information, please call: FC W 248 593 1312 Trott & Trott, P.C Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as r omtnee for dered at sale, plus Inter ast. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has oeen made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jermaine E Sullivan-Miller, a single woman, original mort­ gagors), to Mortgage Plus of Amenca Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 28 2002, and recorded on July 1. 2005 m 'nstrumen! 1083128. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . as nominee tor lender and lender's successors and/or assigns as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Nine And 23/100 Dofars ($84.209 23). including interest et 7.25% per annum Under the power of sate contained tn said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at ItX) PM. on December 1. 2005. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The West 56 feet of Lot 3 and the East 1/2 of lot 4. Stock 8, Butter addition, accordtogto the recorded plai thereof in Itoer 1 of plats, on page 66 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 60C.324ia. in which case the redemption period Shan be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated October 27. 2005 For more nformabon please call: FC F 248.583.1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee lor lender and lender's successors and/or assigns 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File W70964F01 lender and tender s successors and/or assigns 30400 Telegmpn Ste 200 Bingham Fnrms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 404K03F02 omwoh RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF NOTICEOfMORTGAGE EORECLQSURESALE BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following Special Use Permits Tabled Case Number SP-25-2005 American Legion Post *45 Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Future Advance Mortgage executed on August 14. 2003. by Steven C. Guy. an unmarried man. as Mortgagor, to Chemical Bank Shoreline. as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded m the oftce of the Register of Deeds fcr Barry County. Michigan on August 28. 2003. in Document No 1112044 [the "Mortgage*], on which Mortgage there ts claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid to the amount of Two Hundred Sixty Six Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty One and IF/100 Dollars ($266,981.16). as of the date of ttus notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no surt or proceeding at law or to equity having been institut­ ed to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage. and the power of sate m the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursda/. December 1.2005, at 1 «0 o'clock in ths afternoon, at the Courthouse. 220 West State Street, Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry, there wifi be offered tor sate and sold to the highest bidder, at puttee sate, tor the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sate, cer­ tain property located to Barry County, Michigan, described m the Mortgage as follows: The South 2 rods of Lot 227 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof Also. Lot 309 of the City, formerly Vdtage of Hastir.n j. according to the recorded ptat thereof. The length of the redemption period will be sex (6) months from the date of the sate Dated: November 3. 2005 MILLER. CANFIELD. PADDOCK AND STONE. PL C. Attorneys for Chemical Bank Shoreline By: Lori L Purkey. Esq. 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 Location: 2160 S M-37 Hwy . m Section 29 of Hastings Twp Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for a private dub. in the C-3 zoning district Case Number SP-26-2005 Joseph & Loraine Sush Location: 5701 Buehler Rd in Section 14 of ihnng Twp Purpose: Requesting a special use permit a dealers license for retail sates tie vehicles), tn the AR zoning district MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 28. 2005. TIME: 7:00 P.M. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts ano Law Building at 206 West Court St. Hastings Mchigan Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties Will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the day of the hearing interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or m writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the abo* a men­ tioned time and place Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 948-4820 The special use appbcation(s) is/are available for puttee inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 am. to 5 p.m (dosed between 12-1 p.m). Monday thru Friday Please call the Planning Office at (269) 945­ 1290 for further information TH* P/Mantw nl Q»rrw imII rvr»«Ao *«nr. FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Defau.1 has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Patricia M. Shoemaker and Michele M Shoemaker to Chase Manhattan Bank USA. N A Mortgagee, dated July 13. 2000. and recorded on July 17. 2000. m Document No 1046891. Barry County Records. Michigan, and re-recorded in Document No 1047569. and assigned by mesne assignments to 21st Mortgage Corporation by an assignment recorded m Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred thirteen thou­ sand five hundred seventy five and 69/100 Dollars ($113,575.93), including interest at 9.75% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such -ase made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at puttee vendue, at the Barry County Courfoouse m Hastings, Micfugan. at 1O0 o'clock p.rr. on Thursday. November 17. 2005. Said promises are steiated in the Township of Orangevihe. Barry County. Michigan, and are Lot 63. Chateau Park No. 2. Section 5. Town 2 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning proposed amendment(s) to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on November 16.2005. CDmmencmg at “30 p.m. at the North, Range 10 West. Orangeville Township, Barry County. Michigan, according to the recorded plat Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, within the Township, as required under the provisions thereof and all attachments thereon including a 2000 Skyline 44x28 Manufactured Housing Unit beanng serial identification number 62310117NAB. PP. *08-011-060-063-00 The redemption period shall be 6 months from of the Township Zoning Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that th* itemts) to be considered at said public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. The amendment of the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance to establish a new zoning district to be referred to as the Rutland Township Mixed Use District (MUD). The intent of this district is to provide a variety of uses and an appropriate mix of uses on the same lot. including high density resi­ dential. office, civic and limited commercial and light industrial activities. This district is intended to allow land use flexibility to maximize utilization of urban infrastructure, such as water and/or sewer facil­ ities, while creating a unique environment designed to function well with the existing natural features, surrounding neighborhood and overall region. The proposed amendment identifies the permitted and spe­ cial exception uses allowed in the district and contains various other restrictions including, but not lim­ ited to. restrictions as to lot coverage, lot size, residential density, building design, building footprint and architectural standards. the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.341a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: October 5. 2005 21st Mortgage Corporation Assignee of Mortgage Richard A. Green Attorneys. 30150 N. Telegraph Rd.. Ste 444 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 (248) 540-7665 2. The proposed amendment of Article III of the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance to add a definition of "Community Facility’. 1 The proposed amendment of Section 20.17.B. 1 of the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance to delete the statement 'except Commercial and Industrial Zone Districts" and thereby allow private roads in all zoning districts. 4. Stay informed on local The proposed amendment of Section 2026.E2J) of the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance so as tn make signs in the Mixed Use District (MUD) subject to the same restrictions that apply to signs in the C-3 General Business District. The Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above mentioned proposed amendment(s) at or following the public hearing. Anyone interested in reviewing the Zoning Ordinance pertinent to the foregoing may examine a copy events... Subscribe to of the same at the Rutland Charter Township Hall during regular business hours of regular business days hereafter until the time of said bearing and may further examine the same at said public hearing. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as sign­ ers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to indi­ viduals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days' notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. The BANNER! Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. Robin J. Hawthorne. Clerk Call... 945-9554 Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 948-2194 09546089 OWPLOW BIDS FOR ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP FIRE STATION AND TOWNSHIP HALL For information please contact Township Supervisor Tom Rook at (269) 672-7479 and leave your name and number. . Bids should be sent to Orangeville Township 7350 Lindsey k. Rd., Plainwell, Ml 49080. Bids should be received by r December 3rd, 2005. We reserve the right to reject any \ and all bids. FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt col­ lector attemptfog to collect a debt Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Gordon E Clemons, and Melanie Ctemons. husband and wife to The Lending Group. Inc., an Illinois Corporation Mortgagee, dated January 5. 2004 and recorded January 14. 2004 in Instrument Number 1120722 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc., by assignment dated January 9.2004 and recorded April 9. 2004 in Instrument Number 1125062 on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due st the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-Eight Dollars and Fifty-Eight Cents ($76,658.58) including interest 822% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged promtion, or some part of them, et puttee vendue, at Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1 C4PM. on Thursday. December 1, 2005 Said p.emiees are snuated in City of BeBevue. Barry Coir to. Michigan end are described as: The South XO feet of *8 East 330 feet of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast IM of the Southwest 1/4. Sectton 14. Tovn 1 North. Range 7 West Commonly known as 93J1 Tasker Road. BeUevue Ml 49021 The redemption pet .nd shall be 6 months fro.n the date of such sate, untecs determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: OCTOBER 21. 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, toe.. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo A Associates. PC. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hffis. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Fite No: 05-39707 ASAP729935 11/03,11/10.11/17. 11/24 Muns Notice Of Mortgage Foredooure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARF IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be ----- t . k.. rlnr'- r~ mortgagee. l"tn reecinoeo oy me foreclosing that event your damages. If any, ehall be Hmiled eoteiy to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interact MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Gerald Wouda, unmarried, original mortgagors). to Wilmington Finance, a Division of AIG Federal Savings Bank. Mortgagee, deted April 8. 2004. and recorded on April 19. 2004 to instrument 1125990. tn Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Bank of New York as Trustee tor the CertrfcatoHoiders of CWABS 2004­ 06 as assignee by an assignment, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Two And 49/100 Dollars ($96,472.49). including interest at 5.99% per annum. Under the power of sate contained r said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, et the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on December 1. 2005. Said premises are situated to Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as The North 1/2 of Lot 14 of Parker's Sandy Beach Plal. according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 4 of Plats. Page 56. and that part of the West 25 00 feet of the South 1371.15 feet of East Parker Dove, as vacated to Barry County Circuit Court Rte No. 85-118 CH. as lies immedtatly adjacent to. and as an Easterly extention of. the North 1/2 of said Lot 14, as platted in the recorded plat of Parker's Sandy Beach Plat Section 30. Town 3 North. Range 10 West The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 000.3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: October 27. 2005 For more information, please can FC X 248.59J.1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Bank of New York as Trustee tor the CertrfcateHotoers of CWABS 2004-06 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File *071112F01 Robert A. Tremato A Associates. P.C te a debt coftector end we are attempt। rtg to coftect a debt •nd any Inforrruriton obtained wMI be used for that purpose MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by STEVEN R ADAMS AND CATHY A ADAMS. HUSBAND AND WIFE to MORTGAGE ELEC1RCNIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC . ACT­ ING SOLEY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. LENDER IS HAMILTON MORTGAGE COMPANY . Mortgagee, dated December 23. 2003. and recorded on January 09. 2004 . as Instrument No. 1120456. to BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of one hundred sixty five thousand seven hundred seventy two and 69/100 Dollars ($165.772 69). induding interest at 6.000% per annum Under the power of sate contained to said mortgage and tie statute to such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wifi be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged prem­ ises. or some port of them, al pubic vendue, at the At Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml, at 1* PM on December 01. 2005. Said premises ore sit­ uated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST 1 M OF SECTION 4. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH­ WEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST. 1325 42 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION THENCE NORTH OS DEGREES 23 MINUTES 07 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF IRVING ROAD. 303 70 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID CEN­ TERLINE NORTH 05 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 07 SECONDS WEST. 200.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 84 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 53 SECONDS EAST. 300.00 FEET ; THENCE SOUTH 05 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 07 SECONDS EAST. 200.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 84 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 53 SECONDS WEST. 300.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING The redemptxjn period shafl be 8 months from the date of such sate unless deter­ mined abandoned to accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. DATED: November 01. 2005 Robert A Tremato A Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue. Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6816 ATTORNEY FOR: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRA­ TION SYSTEMS INC.. ACTING SOLEY AS NOMI­ NEE FOR LENDER. ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. LENDER IS HAMILTON MORTGAGE COMPANY Mortgagee For More information Cal: (248) 540-7701 ASAP730176 10/27, 11/3. 11/10, 11/17 OMNI Nobce Of Mortgage Forectoaure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTBVTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATKM WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte eate may be MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made in the condttiona of a mortgage made by Jamee A. Shields amd Mary M... Shields, husband and wde, original mortgagor(a), to Comerice Mortgage Corporation a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated May 30. 1996. and recorded on Juno 11. 1996 in Liber 663 on Page 360, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage thore la claimed to be due at the date hereof the eum of "ighty-Ntoe Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Two And 4L/100 Dofiars ($89,682.45), todudtog interest at 8.625% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mortg^qe and the statute to such case made and pro­ vided notice is hereby given that said mortgage wifi be forec^eed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some par: of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthc«ise to Hastings at 1XX) PM. on December 1. 2005. Said premises are situated in Tnwnshjp of Thomapple. Barry Cour,^>. Michigan, and are described as: That part of West 1/.’ of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 24. Town * North Range 10 West, described as: commencing tht West 1/4 comer of said Section; thence North 89 ozqreae 41 minutes 11 seconds East 854.78 feet along North line of said Southwest 1/4 to the ptuoe of beginning, thence continuing North 89 degrees 41 minutes 11 seconds East 485.56 feet, thence 3outh 00 degrees 19 minutes 58 seconds West 5B3.48 feet along the East lino of said West 1/2 o' the Southwest 1/4, thence North 89 degrees 06 min­ utes 20 seconds West 465.55 teat; thence North GO degrees 19 minutes 58 seconds East 563.68 teat fo the place of beginning. Together with an easement lor ingress, agrees and utility purposes over a 20 foot wide strip of land, the centerline of which is described as: Commencing at the above described West 1/4 cor­ ner; thence North 89 degrees 41 mhutes 11 sec­ onds East 1320.32 feet along the North ifoe of rsid West 1/2 of Southwest 1/4; thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes 58 seconds West 1067J1 teat along the East hne of said West 1/2 of Southwest 1/4; thence North 87 degrees 54 minutes West 375.75 feet to the place of beginning of said ease­ ment; thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes 58 sec­ onds East 33.0 feet; thence North 04 degrees 09 mtnutes 47 seconds West 142.0 feel; thence North 25 degrees 57 minutes 13 seconds West 62.0 feet; thence North 05 degrees 52 minutes 32 seconds East 126.0 foot; thence North 16 degrees 14 min­ utes 46 seconds West 75.0 tear, thence North 22 degrees 26 minutes 29 seconds East 42.3 feet to the place of ending of said 20 toot strip Togethe r with a strip of land 66 teet wide tor the purpose of ingress, egress, and utility purpose, the centerline of which is described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of Section 24. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Thomapple Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence North 89 degrees 41 min­ utes 11 seconds East ’320 32 teat along North Ina of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 al stad Section, thence South 0 degrees 19 minutes 58 seconds West 1067.31 feet along the East Ina of said West 1/2 of Southwest 1/4; thence North 87 degrees 54 minutes West 355 75 feet to the place of beginning of said easement; thence oontmutog North 87 degrees 54 minutes West 225.0 feet; thence South 1 degree 30 minutes 27 seconds West 503.0 feet; thence South 44 degrees 34 min­ utes 07 seconds West 104.0 teat; thence South 0 degrees 17 minutes 53 seconds West 738.0 feet to the centerline of State Road and the place of end­ ing of said easement The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate Dated: November 3.2005 For more information, please cal: FC R 248 593 1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Comenca Bank successor by merger and or name change to Comenca Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 cile *O71469FO1 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, NovemOer 10. 2006 - Page 11 LEGAL riOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ORDER FOR ALTERNATE SERVICE CASE NO 05-557-CH COURTHOUSE. 220 W. STATE HASTINGS. Ml 49058 269-945-1285 STREET. TCF NATIONAL BANK LISAM. LONGER P64672 TROTT & TROTT. P.C. 30400 TELEGRAPH ROAD. SUITE 200 BINGHAM FARMS. Ml 48025 (248) 723-5988 TAT# 055681L02 NEUBAUM Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by PAUL A ROY A MARRIED MAN MARY T ROY to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS. INC SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER AND LENDERS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS; LENDER IS CTX MORTGAGE COMPA­ NY. LLC . Mortgagee dated Apnl 12. 2002. and recorded on April 19. 2002 . as Instrument No. 1078587. in BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereo* the sum of one hundred twenty seven Any and A# Unknown Claimants. Owners. Heirs, DavMm, a Ass^nees of Unknown Claimants or Owner of the manufactured Home located at 10320 S M-66 Hwy.. Nashviiie. Ml 49073 THE COURT FINDS 1. Service of process upon defendant. ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS. OWNERS. HEIRS. DEVISEES. OR ASSIGNEES OF UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS OR OWNERS OF THE MANUFAC­ TURED HOME LOCATED AT 10320 S M-66 HWY., thousand seven hundred forty eight and 82/100 Doffers ($127,748 82). including interest at 7 750% per annum, as modified by agreement dated October 13. 2004. Under the power of sate con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that sa>d mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the At Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 1.-00 PM on December 01, 2005. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. BARRY County. M^mgan and are NASHVILLE. Ml 49073. cannot reasonably be made as provided m MCR 2.105. and service of process may be made in a manner which is rea­ sonably calculated to give defendant actual notice of the proceedings and an opportunity to be heard. IT IS ORDERED 2. Service of the summons and complaint and a copy of this order may be made by the following COUNTY RECORDS The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate unless method(s) a. First class mail to_______________________ determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241n, in which case the redemption pericd b. Tacking or firmly affixing to the door at ___ ____ _____________________ c. Delivering at______________________________ to a member of defendant's household who is of suitable age and discretion to receive process, with instructions to delivery it promptly to defendant. d. 8 Other: VIA PUBLICATION IN THE COUN­ TY OF BARRY PURSUANT TO MCR 2.201(D) PER 2.106(D). COMPLAINT TO ESTABLISH OWNERSHIP OF MOBILE HOME INTERESTED PARTIES MUST FILE AN ANSWER WITHIN 28 DAYS WITH BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT OF THE DATE OF PUBLICATION 3. Fo» each method used, proof of service must be fried promptly with the court. 1007/05 Judge James H. Rsher described as: LOT(S) 31 OF HIILTOF ESTATES. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORD­ ED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS. PAGE(S) 74 OF KENT Shan bo X days from the date of such sale. DATED: October 25. 2005 Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue. Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 ATTORNEY FOR: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRA­ TION SYSTEMS. INC SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER AND LENDERS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. LENDER IS CTX MORTGAGE COMPANY. LLC Mortgagee For More Information Caff: (248) 540-7701 ASAP728882 10/27. 11/3. 11/10. 11/17 0M1U FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgage Sate - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Amy D. Wrtzef, a single woman to United States of America, Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be reecinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed sotety to ths return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Craig Allen King, a single man. original mortgagor(s), to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California ^orporaBdh. Mortgagee, dated July 10. 2003. arid recorded bn July 16.2003 in instrument 1108697, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Nine And 89/100 Debars ($104.569 89). including interest at 8.U per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice Is hereby given that said mortgage wifl be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1.X PM, on December 1.2005. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 11 and 12 of Balm-Mear Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, on Page X The redemption period Shan be 6 months from the data of such sale, unless determined aban­ acting through the Rural Housing Service or suc­ cessor agency. United States Department o' Agriculture, Mortgagee, dated April 26. 2001. and recorded or June 19. 2001. by Instrument Number 1061740. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is daimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Four Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Four and 82/1X Dollars ($74,944.82) includ­ ing interest at the rate of 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and the statute tn such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiB be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1XK> PM on December 1.3006 $a< premises, are situated m the City of Heelings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 17 OF THE ANDREWS ADDITION TO THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 2 OF PLATS ON PAGE 5 701 North Wilson Street The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL600.3241a. in which case the redemptton period shall be X days from the date of such sale. Dated: October X, 2005 Randall S. Milter & Associates, PC. Attorneys for Mortgage© 43252 Woodward Ave . Suite 202 Btoomfiefo Hffto. Ml 48X2 (248)335-9200 Our Fite No. 104.00041 Pub: 10/20 - 11/17 doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such safe. Dated: October 27, 2005 For more Information, please call: Robert A. Tremain & Associate*. P.C. to a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt and any Information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by RICHARD F PALMER AND MARCELLA MAE PALMER. HUS­ BAND AND WIFE to PAUL A GETZIN & LYNN M GETZIN DBA WEST MICHIGAN FINANCIAL SER­ VICES . Mortgagee, dated February 06. 2004. and recorded on February 24. 2004 . as Instrument No 1122679. in BARRY County Records. Michigan, and assigned by sate mortgagee to FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY by an assignment dated February 11. 2004. and recorded on February 24. 2004 . as Instrument No 1122680 m BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is datmed to be due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred thirty three thousand four hun­ dred seventeen and 10/1X Dollars ($133.417 10). including interest at 7.625% per annum. Under th© power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the At Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml . at 1.X PM on November 17. 2005 Sato premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: UNIT 3 OF DAISY LANE NO. 1 CONDOMINIUM PROJECT. ACCORDING TO THE MASTER DEED RECORDED in DOCUMENT NO 1095651 AND AMENDMENTS THERETO (IF ANY). AND DESIG­ NATED AS BARRY COUNTY CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PLAN NO. 2/. TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS IN COMMON ELEMENTS AS SET FORTH IN ABOVE MASTER DEED AND AS DESCRIBED IN ACT 229 OF PUBLIC ACTS OF 1963 AND ACT 59 OF PUBLIC ACTS OF 1978, AN AMENDMENTS THERETO The redemption period Shan be 6 months from the dale of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sate. DATED: October X. 2005 Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue. Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 ATTORNEY FOR: FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY Assignee of Mortgagee For More Information Call: (248) 540-7701 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF MICHIGAN THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI TARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS This sate may be rescind­ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ORDER FOR SERVICE BY ed by the foreclosing mortgagee In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert J. Warner, unmarried man. original mortgagors), to Long Beach Mortgage Company, a Corporation Mortgagee, dated November X. 2004. and record­ ed on December 8. 2004 in instrument 1138379. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol Ninety-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Four And 92/1X Dollars ($99.884 92). including interest at 8.5% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 :X PM. on December 8. 2005. Said premises are situated m City ol Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lots 23 and the South 1/2 of Lot 22 of Broadway Heights, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 48. Barry County Records Tlie redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date ol such sate, unless determined aban­ doned tn accordance with MCLA 6X.324la. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: November 10. 2005 For more information, ptease caff: FC R 248.593 1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Long Beach Mortgage Company, a Corporation 304X Tetegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms, kichigan 48025-5822 Fite F071235F01 PUBUCATKWPOSTING ANO NOTICE OF ACTION CASE NO. 05-346-DM Sytina Reyes. Plaintiff Bogs' Figueroa. Defendant TO: BOGAR FIGUEROA IT IS ORDERED: 1. Your are being sued by ptainti* p tots court tor Divorce. You must file your answer or take other action permitted by taw in this court at the court address above on or before November 18. 2005 tt you faff to do so. a default judgment may to entered against you for the rekef demanded m the complaint tiled in this case 2. A copy of this order shaff to pubfiahed once each week in Hastings Banner, three consecutive weeks, and proof of putocatwn shaff to Med in ttas court. 4. A copy of this order shall to sent to Bogar Figueroa at the last known address by registered maM. return receipt requested, before the (tote of the last publication, and an affidavit of mtftog shall be filed with this court Date: 8-29-05 ok«w7 Judge W.M. Doherty STATE OF MCHKUN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent s Estate RLE NO. 200824395 DE Estate of Votet Sherry *&/* Vtotet E. Sherry. Date of Birth November X. 1916 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent, Vtotet Sherry aft/a Violet E. Sherry, who lived at 204 Poweff Road. Hastings Township. Michigan died July 11,2005 Creditors of the decedent are notified that aff claims against the estate w« to torover barred unless presented to Elaine A. Wilkey, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street. Suite 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the named/proposod personal representative within 4 months after the dale of publication of this notice. Dughie Law Office John V. Dughie P27140 1662 East Centre Avenue NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a mortgage given oy Jerry L. and Patncta J. Midkiff, husband and wife, to Portage Commerce Bank dated January 13. 2004. and recorded January 21. 2005 in Barry County records at 1121059, is being foreclosed on by Portage Commerce Bank for non-payment of principal and interest The property subject to this foreclosure is described as: Township of Prairieville. County of Barry, Michigan. Lot 91. including the land lying between the side lot fane* extended to Crooked Lake of the Ptat of Hughes Park No. 2, af. recorded in Liber 3 of Plats. Page 99. Barry Ccxnty Records. AND Lol 92. Including the land tying between the side tot imes extended to Crooked UNe. ef tie Ptat of Hughes Park No. 2. as recorded m Uber 3 of Plats. Page 99. Barry County Records. AND Lot 93. Hughes Park No. 2. as recorded in Ltoer 3 of Plats. Page 99. Barry County Records. Common’y known as 7688 Hughes Drive. Detton. Michigan PP/O6 12-24O-O49-25 There is currently due and owning on the mort­ gage $52,284.48 exclusive of taxes, costs and attorney fees, bearing interest at the rate of 8.5%. tf on or before six (6) months from the date of the recording of the Sheriff's Deed, the mortgagor does not redeem, the mortgagor will lose all ownership rights to the property. The foreclosure sale of this property will take place on Thursday. December 1.2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State. Hastings, Michigan. Dated: October 27. 2005 William E. Rheaume Attorney at Law 222 North Washington Sq. Ste. 210 Lansing. Ml 46933 (517)371-5579 Portage, Ml 49002 (269) 3.4-1855 Banner (UM Elaine A Wikey 108X Bayne Road Nashvdte. Ml 4X73 (517) 852-1508 CALL... 945-9554 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning proposed amendments to the Rutland Ch.*: ter Township Zoning Ordinance/Map will be held on Wednesday. November X, 2005. commencing at 730p.m.. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road, Hastings. Michigan. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered indude, in brief, the following: 1. Consideration of the application of Clearview Properties, for rezoning of part of parcel *08-134)10-007- FC G 248.503 1310 Tr« & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File F070392F01 NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held November 8, 2005, are available in the County Clerk's Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or ww.barrycounty.org. _______________________a——— "Tttyofhastings" NOTICE OF SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Hastings will hold a special workshop meeting at 630 pm on Monday. November 14, 2005 in the second floor Council Chambers at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The purpose of the workshop will be to receive and discuss the report of the independent auditors for the fiscal year ending June 30,2005. The City will provide reasonable and necessary aids and services for persons with disabilities upon five days notice to the City Clerk by calling 269.9452468 or TDD call relay serv­ ices at 800.6493777. Thomas E. emery Notice Of Mortflapo Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may to rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed so I el y to the ret u r n o f t he b I d amount t e n derod at sate, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marino M. Vivaldi and Luanda R Vivaldi, husband and wife, original mortgagof(s). to JPMorgan Chase Bank. N.A.. Mortgagee, dated January 21. 2005, and recorded on February 2. 2005 in Instrument 1140942. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirty-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Two And 43/1X Dollars ($38,622.43), including interest at 8.4% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate ol the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:X PM. on November 17,2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Thomapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Unit No 2 of Thomapple Hills Site Condominium according to the Master Deed Recorded in Liber 560. pages 416 thru 473. inclu­ sive Barry County records and designated as Bam/ County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 5. Together with rights in G sneral Common elements and limited common elements as set forth in the above Master deed and as desenbed in Act 59 of the public Acts of 1978 as Amended The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accoroance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale Dated October X. 2005 For more information, please call: FC G 248 593.1310 Trott & Trott, P.C Attorneys For JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025 5822 Fite #0669XF01 00 and *08-13-010-010-05 described as. BEGINNING AT THE WEST 1/4 POST OF SECTION 10. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARKY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 0254’ EAST. ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 132734 FEET TO THE NORTH 1/8 POST OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 47 DECREES 31’41" WEST. ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 6 OF CLEARMEW LAKES ESTATES. 29633 FEET: THENCE SOUTH 25 DEGREES 57TJ6" EAST. ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 6. 39435 FEET TO THE SOU1HERL.Y RIGHT OF WAY OF SCENT1C TRAIL: THENCE NORTH 64 DECREES 02-54“ EAST. ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY, 110.00 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 38137 FEET ON THE ARC OF A 950.03 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT TO THE FAR END OF A CHORD WHICH BEARS. NORTH 75 DEGREES 3254’ EAST. 378.81 FEET: THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 0254’ EAST. ALONG SAD RIGHT OF WAY. 19730 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 8 OF SAID CLEARVIEW ESTATES. THENCE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 5706’ EAST. ALONG THE WESTERLY UNE OF SAID LOT 8. 175.82 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST COR NER OF SAID LOT 8. THENCE S0LT1I 86 DEGREES 2454’ WEST ON THE WESTERLY EXTENSION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 8. 99.88 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 10 DEGREES 03’49" WEST. 150.06 FEET: THENCE SOUTH 86 DEGREES 2454" WEST. 200.00 FEET THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY . 73.60 FEET ON THE ARC OF A 513 FOOT R.ADH S CURVE TO THE RIGHT TO THE FAR END OF A CHORD WHICH BEARS. SOUTH 22 DEGREES 3525’ WEST. 7354 FEET: THENCE NORTH 86 DEGREES 24'54’ EAST 19454 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 32 DEGREES 4753" WEST. 217.42 FEET: THENCE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 40'44" EAST. 320.85 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE EAST AND WEST 1/8 LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST, THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAD 1/8 UNE. 1612 FEET MORE OR LESS THE WEST 1/8 POST OF SAD SOUTHWEST 1/4 : THENCE NORTHERLY ON THE WEST SECTION UNE. 1320 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE WEST 1/4 POST OF SAD SECTION. This property is currently zoned as “RE" Rural Eitates Residential DistricL The applicant seeks rezoning to the "Rl" Residential. Single Family District for the area to be known as Clearview Lakes Estates Phase II and "RR~ Rural Residential District for the area to be known as Clearview Lakes Estates Phase HI. 2. Such and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Land Use Plan. Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be examined by the general public at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, during regular business hours and those copies of the Zoning Ordinance and/or Land Use Plan may be examined at said public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland darter Township Planning Commission reserves the right to recommend changes in the proposed ordinances and to make its recommendation to the Rutland Charter Township Board accordingly, either at or following the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that upon seen (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk, the Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the public hearing to individuals with disabilities. Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. Al interested persons are invited tc be present at the aforesaid time and place to take part in the discus­ sion on the above-proposed amendments. ROBIN HAWTHORNE. CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 City Clerk 09546539 JUDICIAL DISTRICT (269)948-2194 09546495 �Page 12 - Thursday. November 10, 2005 - The Hastings Banner Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate TH® FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COt I ECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL EE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any. shall bo Ihntted solely to the retum of the Nd smount ten­ dered at sale, plus lot* coot Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATKJN WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUP. POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS. This sate may bo reecinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus interwet Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLL ECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OCTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OF ACE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, W any, shall bo limit­ ed soteiy to tho return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE • Default har boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Cynthia M Wefts and Ronald D Wefts. Jr. wife and husband, as MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Tyrone S. Sdmos and Ellen M. Soimos. husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated November 29.2000, and recorded on December 18. 2000 in instrument 1052966, In Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Two And 49/100 Doftars ($107,822.49). including interest at 7.25% MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage made by William J. Buckner and Suzanne M. Buckner, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, as nominee for tender and lender's successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated May 21. 2002. and recorded on June 4. 2002 in instrument 1081652. in Barry coun­ ty records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Nine And 64/100 Dollars ($177.649 64). including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sate contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hastings at 1:0^ PM. on November 17. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township ot Thomappie. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 7 of Near Lane Estates Plat No. 1. according to the recorded plat thereof, as record­ ed in Liber 6 of Plats, on Page 7 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: October 20. 2005 For more information, ptease call: FC X 248.563.1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, as nominee for tender and tender's sucoessors and/or assigns 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Ate S070598F01 the laws of Delaware, dated February 12.2003 and recorded March 3, 2003 in Instn merit * 1098724 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the reyatered holders of NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTBIPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION THAT WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW. ATTENTION POTENTIAL PURCHASERS AT FORECLOSURE SALE: Green TYae Servicing LLC (Mi/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.) may rescind thto sate at any lima prior to tho and of tho redemption period, in that event, your damages, tf any; abaft bo limited to the return of your bid amount undated at tho sate, plus Interest Notice Of Mortgage Forecloeure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATKM WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sate may be reecinded by the foreclosing mortgagee, in that event your damages. If any, abaft be limit­ ed aotety to the return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at —ta. plus Inter oat joint tenants with fufts rights of survivorship, original mortgagors). to Aames Home Loon, Mortgagee, dated August 2,2004, and recorded on August 12. 2004 in instrument 1132322, In Barry county records. M.chigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to U.S Bank National Association, as Trustee tor Credit Suisse First Boston. 2004-AA1 as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Four Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Six And 657100 Dollars ($184,178.85). including interest at 7.506% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises. u« some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 OC PM. on November 17.2005. Said promises are situated in Township of Barry Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in tne Southwest 1/4 of Section 16, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 Line of Section 18, Town 1 North. Range 9 West distant North 89 degrees 52 minutes 00 seconds West 4880 82 fast from the East 1/4 post of said Section 10. (hence South 00 degrees 50 minutes 42 sec­ onds East paralei with the North and South 1/4 fine of said Section 16 a distance of 1321.57 toet to the South line of the North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 16; thence North 89 degrees 53 min­ utes 22 seconds West along said South fine 352.13 feet to the Went Ina of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 30 minutes 05 seconds West along said East and West fine 1321.50 feet to the West 1/4 poet of said Section; ttence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 00 seconds East along said East said West 1/4 fine 344.20 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated: October 20, 2005 For more information, please call: FC D 248.503.1309 Trod & Trott, P C Attorneys For U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee tor Credit Suisse First Boston. 2004-AA1 30400 Telegraph Rd Sle 200 Bmgham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Frte S069471F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS FIRM 18 A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THIS PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN THE MILITARY. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER LISTED BELOW. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Wayne L. Hoffman and Michelle Hoffman, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., organized and existing under the laws of Delaware Mortgagee, dated July 22. 2004 and recorded August 5. 2004 in Document Number 1131935 Barry County Records. Michigan. on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-Five Dollars and EightyFour Cents ($132,875.84) including Interest 8.4% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statue in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wffi be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00PM, on Thursday, November 17,2005. Said premises are sttu rted in Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Parcel 1: Commencing at the Northeast Comer of South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 30. Town 1 North. Range 7 West; thence West along the North line of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 30. a distance of 508 Feet thence South parallel with ths North and South 1/4 line of said Section, a distance of 400 feet; thence East parallel with said North line of the South 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4. a distance of 359.5 Feet to the Centertine of the North Avenue and the True Place of Beginning, thence West Parallel with said North line of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of tho Northwest 1/4 to the Centerline of said North Avenue; thence Northeasterly along said centerline to tho True Place of Beginning. Parcel 2: Commencing at the Northeast comer of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 30. Town 1 North. Range 7 West: thence West along the North line of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 30. a Distance of 508 feet; thence South parallel with the North and South 1/4 line of said section, a distance of 400 feet; thence East. Parallel with tho said North line of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, a distance of 359 5 feet to the Centerline of North Avenue, thence Northeasterly along the Centerline of said North Avenue to the Place of Beginning. Excepting therefrom: Commencing at the Northeast Comer of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 30. Yawn 1 North, range 7 West, thence West 278 feet along the North hne of said South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4; thence South 253.59 feet; thence South 68 degrees 28 mtnutos 30 seconds East 183.16 feet to a point on the Centerline of North Avenue; thence Northeasterly along the said Centertine to the Point of Beginning Township of Assyria. Barry County, Michigan. Commonly known as 14362 North Ave. Beftevue Ml 49021 The redemption period shaft be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: October 17. 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. Mortgagee Attorneys. Potestlvo & Associates, P.C., 811 South Blvd Suite 100. Rochester Hills. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: Co-39501 ASAP72B589 10/20, 10/27. 11/3, 11/10 per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at purifec vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings at 1XX) PM. on December 8. 2005. Saw premises are situated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. A parcel of land located in the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 27, Town 2 North. Range 10 West, Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan, more particularly described as follows; beginning at the intersection of the South boundary line of Bever Road and the East Uns of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence West along the South line of Bever Road, a distance of 270 feet; thence South parallel to said East line of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section, a distance of 322 2/3 feet; thence East parallel to the South fine of Bever Road, a dtetance of 270 feet to the said East hne of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence North along said East fine, a distance of 322 2/3 feet to the place of beginning. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale. Dated: November 10, 2005 For more ktlumnation, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc. 3O4OC Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Btogham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File *029819F03 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-610C IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made In the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Frank D. Davis and Laura A. Davis, hue­ band and wife, as joint tenants of Barry County. Michigan, Mortgagor to Long Beach Mortgage Company dated the 20th day of September, A.D. 2001, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, tor the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 2nd day of October, A.D. 2001. in Instrument No. 1067491 ol Barry Records, which said mortgage was assigned to Wachovia Bank. NA (formerly known as First Union National Bank), as Trustee tor Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2001-4, thru mesne assignments, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal ano interest, the sum of $238,360 90 (Two hundred Thirty Eight thousand. Three hundred Sixty dollars and Ninety cents) including interest Itiere on at 10.24% (ten point two tour) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted Io recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of tho power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on , the 8th day of December, A.D., 2005, at 1:00 o'clock said mortgage wifi be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to tho high­ est bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, Barry County, Michigan, of the prem­ ises described in said mortgage. Which said prem­ ises are described as foftows: Ail that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Thomapple. in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of said sec­ tion; thence North 90 degrees 0 minutes oast 16.50 feet along the North Line of *ato southwest 1/4: thence south 00 degrees 20 minutes 45 seconds west 1813.23 feet paraftoi with the west fine of said southwest 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence south 88 degrees 51 minutes 15 seconds east 575.66 feet: thence south 00 degrees 20 minutes 45 seconds we'I 275.0 feet; thence north 86 degrees 51 minutes 15 seconds west 575.66 feet; thence north 00 degrees 20 minutes 45 seconds east 275.0 feet to the place of beginning, Subject to and together with an easement for ingress and egress over tne east 16.5 feet of the west 33 feet ol tho north 2090 loot of said south­ west 1/4, also subject to an easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes over the following par­ cel: beginning at the northwest comer of the above described parcel; thence south 86 degrees 51 min­ utes 15 seconds east 575 66 feet; thence south 00 degrees 20 minutes 45 seconds west 77.87 feet; thence north 57 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds west 24.10 feet; thence north 86 degrees 51 min­ utes 15 seconds west 555.21 feet; thence north 00 degrees 20 minutes 45 seconds east 66.08 feet to the place of ending of said easement. Commonly known as: 3120 Kenyaon LN Tax ID: Part of 06-14-029-006-20 The redemption period shall be one year from the date of such sale Dated: November 3. 2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG A REIS CO.. LPA By Daniel E Best. (P-58501) Attorney tor Assignee of Mortgagee Weltman. Weinberg & Reis Co, L PA 2155 Butterfield Drive. Suite 200-S Trey. Michigan 48084 WWR*03531881 Pub: 11/3-12/1 «—«’• Default having been made to the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Brian J. Stuive, a mar­ ried man, anrj Linda Stuive, his wife, to Green Tree Servicing LLC(l/k/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.), dated November 9, 2000. and recorded in the Office ot the Register of Deeds for the Cou nty of Barry to the State of Michigan on November 15, 2000,to Document No. 1051920, et ssq, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due as of the date of this Notice the sum of $77,156.81 together with interest at 10.50 percent per annum. NOW THEREFORE, Notice ts hereby given that the power of sale contained to said Mortgage has become operative and that pursuant to that power of sale and MCL 600.3201 et. seq.. on November 17. 2005 at 1XX) p.m., on the East steps of the cir­ cuit Court Building to Hastings. Michigan, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court and/or for conducting such foreclosure sates tor the County of Barry, there will be offered at public sate, the prem­ ises, or some part thereof, described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wft: PARCEL D: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 32. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH­ WEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION.THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00' 00* EAST 789 0 FEEl ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 5T EAST 380.0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 57 EAST 300 0 FEET. THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 00’ EAST 230.80 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 57' WEST 300.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00' CO* WEST 230.60 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT AS DESCRIBED IN THE EASEMENT DESCRIPTION. ALSO SUBJECT TO A DRAINAGE EASEMENT OVER THE NORTH 5 FEET THEREOF EASEMENT DESCRIPTION AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS. EGRESS. AND UTILITY PURPOSES OVER A 66 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF LAND THE CENTERLINE OF WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS: THAT PART OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF SECTION 32. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENC ING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00'00* EAST 982 00 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THE CENTERLINE OF SAID EASEMENT; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 57' EAST 403 96 FEET TO THE THERE PLACE OF ENDING OF SAID 66 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT ALSO OVER A 53 FOOT RADIUS CIRCLE THE RADIUS CIRCLE. THE RADIUS POINT OF WHICH IS THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PLACE OF ENDING The redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sate pursuant to the abandonment procedure under MCLA 600 3241. BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD A ROY. P.C. Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.) By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9666 0«t»d OaoOer 18. 2005 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt cof­ obtained will be used for this purpose If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed betow MORTGAGE SALE - Default has made by: Chnstopher Barker and Judy Barker, his wife, who executes this instrument tor the sole pur- fer Lender and Lender s successors and/or assignment dated January 10. 2004 and recorded May 9. 2005 in Instrument • 1146144 on which hereof the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Eighty-Six Dollars and Ninety-Two Cents ($119,086.92) including interest 9.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mortgage foreclosed by some part of I County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday, December 1, 2005 Said premoes are situated in Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at a point where Lammers Rood intersects the West line of the Southeast one-fourth of the Southwest onefourth of Section 14, Town 2 North, Range 9 West; thence North on said West line of the Southeast one-fourth of the Southwest one-fourth, 10 rods; thence East 20 rods; thence South 20 rods; thence West to center of Lammers Road; thence Northwesterly along the center of Lammers Road to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 6993 Lammers Rd, Delton Ml 49046 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: OCTOBER 17. 2005 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the regis­ tered holders of GDC Mortgage Capital Trust 2003HE2. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2003-HE2 Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester HRs. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Ate No: 05-39594 ASAP730955 11/3. 11/10. 11/17, 11/24 amen MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Abraham Thomas, single man, as his sole and separate prop­ erty, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee to' lender and tender’s successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated September 24.2004 a id record M on October 4. 2004 to tostrumerv. * 134991 /to Barry county records. Michigan, on wikh mortgage there is claimed to be due at the drte hereof the sum of Seventy-Three Thousand Av.' Hundred Twenty-Six And 51/100 Dollars ($73,526.51). including interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power uf sate contained to ssto mort­ gage and the statute to such case made ard pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premise? or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1.00 PM, on December 1,2005. Said premises are situated m Village of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land to the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21, Town 4 North. Range 7 West. Village of Woodland, Barry County. Michigan, described a commencing 36 rods 11 feet West of the Northeast comer post of said Section 21, for the place of beginning, thence South 14 rods, thence West 3 rods 5 1/2 feel, thence North 14 rods, thence East 2 rods 5 1/2 feet to the piece of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600 3241a, to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: October 27. 2005 For more information, please call: FC W 248.503.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . as nominee lor tender end lender's successors and/or assigns 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Mtehigan 48025-5822 File *071156F01 oMtie Notice Of Mortgage Foredceure Sate THIS ARM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATKM WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This stee may ba rescinded by the forectoeing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shaft be Mmttad soteiy to the return of the tod amount ten­ dered at sate, piua Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Tina N. Falkenburg. an unmarried woman, original mort- gagorfs). to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp, Mortgagee, dated December 16,2003. and record­ ed on December 26.2003 in instrument 1119844, to Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Six And 27/100 Doftars ($92,796.27). todudtog interest at 7.875% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mort­ gage and the statute in such caae made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a eate of ths mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubte-vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings at 1:00 PM, on December 1. 2006. Said premises are situated to Township of Orangeville. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at tho Northeast comer of the South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of foe Southwest 1/4 of Section 18. Town 2 North. Rvgo 10 West, as a point of begtontog; thence West 300 feet; thence South 80 toot, thence East 300 feet; thence North 80 toet to the Point of Beginning. The redemption period shaft be 6 months trom the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance wfth MCLA 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shaft be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: October 27. 2005 For more information, please cal: FCS 248 593.1304 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Chase Home Finance LLC successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5622 Fite *070331F01 ■ THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMATKM OBTAMED WMX BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MSJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made to foe condKona of a mortgage made by Terry H. Varner, and Dcesenr M.Varner, husband and wile, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., mortgagee, dated December 0, 2003 and recorded December 18. 2003 to Instrument Number 1119622. Bwry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum -of Ono Hundred RftySeven Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Three and 81/100 Doftare ($157333.81) including Internet at the rate of 7.66% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to foe mortghfco <wd foe statutes of the State of'Mfch^an. notice is hereby given that tho mortgage wB bo foreclosed by a sate of tho mortgaged premise*, or some part of them, al pubic vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings to Berry County, Michigan at 1D0 p m. on December 1,2005. The premises are located to the City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described ae: Commencing at foe Southeast comer of the South 27 Acres of foe North 50 Acree of foe East 1/4 of foe Norfoeaet 1/4 of Section 7, Town 3 North. Rango 8 West; foonoo North 5 2® rode; foenoo West 28 1/3 rod?, thei^e South 5 2/3 rods; foence East 28 1/3 rods to the ptece of beginning. The red?mptinn period shaft be 6 monfos from the date of such sate, untees tho property io deter­ mined abandoned h> -^cerdance wfth MCLA §600.3241a. to whio; case tne redemption period shaft be 30 days from foe tete of foo sax TO ALL PURCHASERS: Tho torectoMng mortgagee can rescind the sate to tho event a SM party buys foe property and there io a simultaneous rental ton wfth the borrower, to that event your damages M any, are limited soteiy to tho return of tho bid ivnamt tendered at sale. Doted October 27.2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Regist'ation System*. Inc... A* Mortgsgee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 213.0439 STEENSMfl PLUMBINCI 795-7495 Mmnea hum oailv the Media? Showing the independent documentary film... “OITTFOXED” Xovewber llMJh at 7:00 p.ai. Emergency Service Building 115 High St., Middleville Guest Speaker, David Young on Media Bias d i| �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 10. 2005 - Page 13 Hastings Exchange Club Youths of Month named for November Star Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for November, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Taylor Carter. Chase Snore and Cindy Tebo. The Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizen of the Month for November, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, is Matt Hammond, shown here with teacher Dan Benningfield. Hastings Miodlo School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors this month from the Exchange Club of Hastings are (top to bottom) Britney Goodenough. Molly Birman. Veronica Hayden, Evyn Willett and Jessica Kloosterman. shown with Principal Mike Karasinsky (far left). Ethan Mahmat, shown here with teacher Trisha Kietzman. is Young Citizen of the Month for November from Pleasantview Elementary School. Sarah Sleevi and Dalten White, shown here with Principal Mike Sweeney, have been selected by the Exchange Club ot Hastings as Young Citizens ol the Month for November at St. Rose School. Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processmg. Students at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades for November are Jon French and Ton Schoessel. shown with teacher Don Schils. LEGAL NOTICE A8 A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOT»Y (248) 382-8100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTWE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by David A. Kuzava of Barry County. Central Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for November, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are (from left) Amanda Loughry. Eric Hart and Matt Kloosterman. shown here with teacher John Merritt. 15<h day of October. A.D. 2003. and recorded in the office of me Register of Deeds, lor the County of Ivy Woods Condominiums - Hastings Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, tor principal and interest, the sum of $143,325.78 (One hundred Forty Three thousand. Three hundred Twenty Five And no suit proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortga»ge or any part thereof. Now. therefore, hereby given that on . the 15th day of December. A.D., 2005. at 1.00 o'clock said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate at pubic auction, to the high­ est oideter. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Barry County. Michigan, of the prem­ ises described in said mortgage. Which said prem­ ises are described as tottows. Ail that certain piece or parcel ot land situate in the Township of Cartton. m the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: That part ot the Southeast one-quarter of Section 21. Town 4 North. Range 8 West, described as: Commencing at the South one-quarter corner of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes East 1993 76 feet along the West kne of said Southeast one-quaner to the place ot beginning; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 577.50 feet atony the said West bne; thence North 89 degrees 34 minutes 12 seconds East 250 00 feet along the South line of the North 66 feet Gt said Southeast one-quarter, thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 424 00 feel; thence South 89 degrees 34 minutes 13 seconds West 68 50 feet (assessed as 68 00 toet). thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 153.50 feet (assessed as 153u0 feet); thence South 89 degrees 34 minutes 12 seconds West 181.50 feet to the place of begtonma Subject tn highway nght of way for Barber Road. Commonly known as 4442 Barber Rd. Tax ID 08-040-021-425-100-04 The redemption period shall be one /ear from the date of such sate Open House we're better! dollars and Seventy Eight cents) including interest there on at 5.37% (five point three seven) percent by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to tho statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is at RadioShack’ l-'aitli Commipuh free Health Clinic Michigan. Mortgagor to First Financial Bank. N.A. Barry and State of Michigan, on tho 21st day of October. A.D. 2003. in Instrument No. 1115998 of HALF-PRICE ACTIVATION OPEN:’BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Deluxe Homes Prices starting al S189.900 Golf Course Views Woodlawn 1 Year Golf Membership Included (616) 791-1500 • 1-800-290-3289 Come see our new facility to see what we have to offer. 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Two highlights stand out. The establishment of an Agricultural Renaissance zone in Woodland was rital to bringing an ethanol plant to that part of the county. Mooville. located in Nashville and originally an ice cream manufacturer, has been able to expand into dairy operations. Vliestra said Dixie Stadel-Manshum, exec­ utive director of alliance, had made 150 retention visits to help businesses and dealt with state and federal agencies. She concluded with a brief discussion of agency financing. Funding comes from the county: $60,000 a year for five years, other government agencies, and private businesses. Stadel-Manshum introduced Kathleen White, account manager, Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). who works on business retention in Barry, Calhoun and Kent counties. Her role is to work with local agencies and gain input from businesses. She pointed to the Tool and Die Renaissance zones, which have been instrumental in help­ ing small shops to survive. Jim McManus, director. Barry County Department of Planning and Zoning, noted that the Barry County master plan (known technically as ti»e general development plan for land use) promotes Hastings as the core city and defines areas around Hastings. He also pointed out that a new master plan recently adopted means at the very least changes to the zoning ordinance. The last major revision to the Barry County zoning ordinance occurred in 1976. Transfer of development rights (TDRs), a concept that ignited considerable discussion in the northeast comer of the county when the draft of the master plan was first circulated this past spring, would allow development to occur in areas where infrastructure, such as public water and sewer and roads, already exists. “It represents genuine progress for Michigan? McManus observed. The single largest development in the county is “housing, housing and housing. There are 500 to 600 new homes a year. 1 don’t anticipate a drop.” he commented On the local scene. Daryle Benjamin Forbes, executive director. Hastings Downtown Development Authority (HDDA), said. “There are no vacant buildings down­ town. All the businesses want to be in the older portion.” She said the street scapes, funded by the DDA. should be done before Thanksgiving. The authority provided grants to improve 31 facades downtown. The Walldorff Bistro owners are working with the Historic Preservations group; their facility will feature residence development on the second floor and office space on the third. “The Harvest Fest was a child-friendly event," said Benjamin Forbes. “The Fanners’ Market will be open for the Christmas holi­ days," she noted. "We are the greenest county in the state; mat is our greatest strength.1' . _ **--amir* mot« jot ini mrojernro-roroes ■ OTl I !...■■............ ..II ■ !,■■■ II I Jdie DeBoer, executive director. Barry County Chamber of Commerce, has helped to ensure the presence of the market. Benjamin Forbes stressed the development of a marketing campaign that will feature nat­ ural resources. “We are the greenest county in the state; that is our greatest strength," she observed. The campaign plans to use 24 billboards in all four directions, print and radio ads and mail. Its appeal to tourism will spotlight "Hastings on the Thomapple," in conjunction with county efforts. Addressing economic development gener­ ally, Benjamin Forbes remarked on the shift away from a manufacturing economy, and the need to broaden sights to nurture and grow new entrepreneurs. Hastings and Rutland townships have joined with the city of Hastings to establish a regional planning committee in order to focus on ways to achieve optimal regional growth. Geoffrey Moffatt, planner for Thomapple Township and the Village of Middleville, said 14 new businesses have located in the village and produced $60,000 in new revenue. State aid for infrastructure was aUo impor­ tant. Bradford White continues to be the largest employer in Barry County. Residential development continues at the rate of almost 100 new homes a year, with close to 600 home sites available. Four con­ dominium projects are planned, with homes expected to sell between $100,000 and $206,000. Four subdivisions also have gone in. “The village and the township collaborate." he said, “addressing utilities, in-fill sites, and traffic issues." (In fill sites are vacant areas within developed areas; typically they occur in older or existing commercial develop­ ments. The object is to fill in those sites before expanding outward.) The two communities are also aiming at common zoning. On transfer of development rights (TDRs). Moffatt said, “Whether the county does it or not. we will.’’ The aim is to transfer development from farmland to the riverfront The Middleville DDA has been established since 2001 and has embarked on the seasonal fanners' market near the river and upon a facade program. Roger Tower, Barry Township trustee, talked about issues of importance to southern Barry County. He described M-43 as an unstable road and noled the importance of the M-43 corridor. A Planned Unit Development had been created in Delton and street scapes were being added. A farmers’ market had been started by the Southwest Barry Development Team. Ron Archer, superintendent of schools, Delton-Kellogg School District, reported that schools were engaged in a cooperative pro­ gram to prepare students for work. George Erickeek, senior regional analyst, W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, Kalamazoo, presented a west Michigan economic overview. He said employment trends in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) are mixed and modest. While some manufacturing sectors such as plastics, food and other durables are growing, the decline in chemicals, ocher nondurables. transportation equipment, and furniture are canceling out those gains. Barry County, he said, is “attracting new households who are similar to existing house­ holds.” The county also is becoming more closely tied to Grand Rapids for employment. Though the county's population is close to 60.000. the rate of growth has slowed from its level in the preceding decade. Most growth in the county is being driven by migration into the county from neighboring areas. *1 asked them (U of M classmates) how many of you are planning to stay in Michigan; the answer was one, maybe," -Craig Rurt A study he cited shows that the greatest share of new residents and income in Barry County is derived through migration from Kent County. To date, the numbers migrating in have exceeded the number migrating out. Though education levels in Barry County are rising, they still lag behind other areas. Only 14.7 percent of residents have a college degree. The number of high school diplomas has remained relatively constant ai around SO to 65 percent What is challenging in terms of the long-term outlook is that the educational levels of new residents are the same as those of long-term residents. In his view, manufacturing will remain the mainstay of the county’s economic base; however, employment levels in manufactur­ ing will continue to decline. Growth in the county will still occur, but only as a result of its ability to attract new households. Craig Ruff, senior policy fellow, Ford School of Public Policy, University of Michigan, said, “Michigan is facing a real life crisis." He cited his own class at the universi­ ty as an example: “I asked them how many of you are planning to stay in Michigan; the answer was one. maybe,” he said. The state, according to Ruff, is character­ ized by both high anxiety and complacency. Low levels of consumer confidence and polls showing that 62 percent of those surveyed think the state is on the wrong track and only 25 percent think it is on the right track. “Anxiety.” he observed, “is OK if it com­ pels you to do something." What really disturbs him is the complacen­ cy demonstrated by parents. “It’s OK to drop out Only one in four believe it is essential to get some education beyond high school. Today you can’t get an assembly line job without Ijeing college ready," said Ruff. What are some of the attitudes he perceives as being responsible for Michigan’s dol­ drums? The dream of following one’s father into the factory, the dream of entering into a workplace for life, and the influence of organ­ ized labor have created an entitlement men­ tality. He suggested perhaps it was time to confront “the third rail of Michigan politics and reopen the right-to-work question." How to change the environment? The first step is a much stronger and rigorous K-12 curriculum. Parents and strong government have roles to play. In the end, the effort has to be private sector driven. Ruff said. “Look at yourself as a region. Cluster your competencies and create a criti­ cal mass." He cited Minneapolis as a place that attracts entrepreneurs and other creative individuals. In the question and answer period follow­ ing Erickcek and Ruff, Don Boysen, supervi­ sor, Thomapple Township, asked. “What kind of model do we need to create a Minneapolis?" Ruff responded. “Amenities for creative types. Brand Barry County as a place for cre­ ative types." Erickcek added. “Professionals marry pro­ fessionals. We don’t stay with one job any more. Where do you do that? In the city. You may be able to do this regionally.” On the impact of health care costs, Erickcek commented, “GM is a health care company that makes cars on the side.” He feels the only way out is a single-payer sys­ tem such as tiie Canadian approach. Ruff agreed with him. Finally commenting about infrastructure. Erickcek said. “Monies are really tight. Manufacturers want a freeway to facilitate just-in-time inventory control." Scott Coleman named Exchange Youth of the Month in November Scott Earl Coleman, son of and Davis and Margaret Coleman ot Hastings, has been cho­ sen Youth of the Month for November by the Exchange Club of Hastings. The Exchange Club award is presented each month during the academic year to a Hastings High School senior who has demon­ strated scholarship, citizenship, leadership and commitment to the community. At the end of the academic year, the local service organization selects its Youth of the Year. The honoree then goes on to competition among other Exchange Club districts' winners. The Exchange Club Youth of the Month also must submit an essay, on * "Today’s Youth — Building a Stronger America Through Community Service." Each winner of the award is honored monthly throughout the academic year, from October through May. Kristina Tolger was chosen Youth of the Month for October. Leadership has been the hallmark of Coleman's career at Hastings. Coleman has been a key participant in the Youth in Government, Business Professionals of America and Science Olympiad in all of his four years at Hastings High School. He earned the right to compete at the state level in BPA as a sophomore, and as a junior in the Science Olympiad. This year’s captain of the Saxon varsity basketball team, he has been involved in the winter sport for all four years and served as captain of the junior varsity unit as a sopho­ more. Another demonstration of his leadership is that he was vice president last year of the stu­ dent council and he currently is vice president of the local chapter of the National Honor Society. Coleman also has been involved with the Interact Club and the high school choir. Outside of school, he has been a member of the Youth Advisory Council of the Barry Community Foundation throughout high school, serving as vice president in his soph­ omore and junior years and as president this year. He works as a clerk for Sunshine Pack and Ship. His essay, "Today’s Youth — Building a Stronger America Through Happy 30th Jason N0V6H1D8F <5TT1 With low, Yourfomfly ^BPack&Ship' Community Service,” is as follows: By Scott Coleman Hc!k). my name is Scott Coleman, and I am a senior here at Hastings High School. My high school career has been composed of many different elements of which I have both dreaded and enjoyed, not different from other students past or present However on the roller coaster I always seem to find communi­ ty service near the top. Whereas many things in life today have positives and negatives, community activism does not It is an all around beneficial experience of which I am proud to have been and continue to be apart of. 1 truly believe there are only two main com­ ponents to successful community improve­ ment both of which require a substantial amount of youth involvement. The first is superior communication among the commu­ nity as well as innovative approaches, to attracting new members to that participating population. The youth of a community helps achieve these factors and adds a distinctive dimension of energy, thought, and inspiration that would be missed were it Education Specialist: Data Focus Requirements: • Data system expertise • 2-3 years experience in database design and programming ■ Consulting and training related to curriculum, instruction and organizational leadership changes • Teaching experience preferred. Deadline 11/15/05. EOE Eaton ISD 1790 E. Packard Hwy., Charlotte, Ml 48813 517-543-5500 Ext. 1113 ....... ............. byoung@eaton.k12. mi. us On hand for the presentation last Thursday morning, Nov. 3, of the Exchange Club Youth of the Month award were (from left) parents David and Margaret Coleman and their son, Scott, Exchange Club President Nancy Bradley, and Lori Johnston, high school counselor Missing from the photo is Scott's sister, Lauren Stineman. not present Realizing this, 1 have found that many more adult organizations are beginning to incorporate youth in their programs or on their boards. The Barry Community Foundation, for example, has granted two slots on their board of directors to youth. I AUCTION 7190 9. State U. (Across ftoa Pilot) Fridag light • 7:00 p.a. New - Used Hardware, Antiques & Collectibles Great Christinas Gifts 517-819-3528 MM,„ FOR SALE BY OWNER UPS • FedEx • DHL Express • US Postal • Freight We Can Ship Anything... Anywhere.... Any-Size • Larfe Raced in Back Yard • Ctoee to Northeastern Elcmattary 515 E. Williams St., Hastings Please Call... 269-94S-3O55 •105,000.00 Ifyou see TONYA on November 10th, I wish her a JlapfUf. 40tk ttirilkdaq ( and ask her about her elementary school boyfriend. have had the privilege to be a member of this board for the past three years and have found that the adult members do take the opinions of the youth very seriously. Complementing this surge of communication between the present and future of a community is the increased participation of the community. Increasing the number of participates in a charitable organization is always welcomed, but less often pursued than it needs to be. What ever action it takes to appeal to the hearts, minds, or at times empty stomachs of a prospective individual, that action needs to take place with the assistance and or consideration of the youth. Today’s young people are getting involved in the community more than ever before, from directly linking community service tot he aca­ demic curriculum or on their own lime with different groups and organizations. The appeal of hands on help and direct results from the place one lives is hard to turn down in my opinion. One of the most memorable experiences in my community involvement throughout high school was adopting an underprivileged classroom for Christmas, a Christmas they would not have had without our assistance. We purchased gifts unique nut only to every student in the class but every sibling of every student. Best of all we were able to deliver the gifts in person and watch their glowing eyes with our own as they burst through the wrapping paper, never forgetting to look up and say thank you after each one. For those kind of moments, which few have the privilege of witnessing, are why I choose to participate in the community service, and why I will continue. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 10. 2005 - Page 15 PO LI C E B E AT _ ■ Drinking alcohol in parked car leads to arrest HASTINGS — A 24-year-old man was arrested for drunk driving and possession of marijuana Tuesday. Nov. I. after city police officers were told of two males drinking alchohol in a parked vehicle in the 100 block of East Court Street. A traffic stop was made on the vehicle as it was attempting to leave the parking lot. Contact was made with the driver of the vehicle. Leroy Hill, who was charged with operating while intoxicated, possession of open intoxicants and possession of manijuana. Hill was transported to the Barn County Jail, where he was lodged. The case was turned over to the Barry County Prosecutor’s office. Two men arrested for stealing scrap metal NASHVILLE — Troopers from the Michigan Stale Police were called to the Recycling Center in Nashville, where they arrest­ ed two Nashville men Sunday for tresspassing and larceny. According to reports, the 56-year-old and 41-year-old males had jumped the fence surrounding the center and were stealing scrap metal. They were lodged in the Barry County Jail. Neighbors’ dispute may cause disordely charges HASTINGS — A neighborhood dispute in the 300 block of South Michigan may result in a 38-year-old Hastings man being charged with being a disorderly person. Hastings officers responded to the scene last Friday and met with the man. who became agitated over the incident with a neigh­ bor. Authorities said the man began screaming and swearing at the offficers. Several attempts were made to calm down the subject without success. He then walked away from the officers, returned to his residence and locked the door. 1 he matter has been turned over to the prosecutor’s office. Fuel tanks stolen from address in Freeport FREEPORT — Troopers from the Michigan State Police Post in Hastings are investigating the theft of two 100-gallon fuel tank* from an address in Freeport. 1 ' The larceny is still under investigation and anyone with information about the theft should contact the MSP Post al 948-8283 or Silent Observer at 1 -800-310-9031. . Injured motorist says he may have ‘blacked out’ HASTINGS — Hastings Police Department officers responded to a personal injury accident on North Michigan Avenue near High Street. The 19-year-old driver. Scott Minnich, left the roadway and struck a tree with his 2002 Ford. Minnich told officers he may have ’’blacked out” and did not know what happened. He sustained a cut to the back of his head, but refused medical attention. Van reported stolen from Seif dealership lot HASTINGS — Seif Chevrolet Tuesday reported a 2005 Chevrolet Astro Van. tan in color, was stolen from the dealership lot. Entry was made into a building and the suspect(s) made off with two dealer plates. 320D34 and 32OD36. and additional keys to other vehicles on the lot. Anyone with more infonnaiios iaoskeg p^all the Hastings Police Department 945-5744 or Silent Observer 1-800^10-9031. u^ustlSvuri fit .>?'» iij' yl Teen arrested for assaulting another student DELTON — A 14-year-old student was charged with assaulting another student last Friday and with parole violation. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Post in Hastings were called to Delton Middle School to handle the complaint. The youth was released to the custody of his parents. Copper wire stolen from radio tower site YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — The theft of more than 1 .500 feet of copper wire from a radio tower site at Payne Lake was reported state police from the Hastings post. According to Trooper Bill Roderick, the theft is believed to have been perpetrated by more than one person because the stolen items were one 500-foot spool and three 250-foot spools of cooper ground wire. “They were too heavy to have been moved by only one person.” Roderick said. He said the theft is believed to have occurred between Oct. 24 and Nov. 7. Anyone with more information should contact Trooper Roderick at 948-8283 or Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER 945-9554 I h ip $99 AMISH LOG BED w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought never used). Still on roll. New $800 - sell $295. (517)204-0600 HOUSE FULL OF FURNI­ TURE Everything must go! 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Bids must pay for the mer­ chandise and .-emove same from Delton-Kellogg School within 5 days of notification. Notifications will be made after the Board Meeting of November 21, 2005. The bus­ es and vehicles may be seen at the Delton-Kellogg bus garage between 8am 4 4:30pm weekdays. FOR SALE: 1977 Lincoln Continental 4 door; needs work but good body. 460 en­ gine, $300 obo. (269)948-8841 DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. .'<•<■ IRlftiY SXtE A’ovfcf ber 19th 10am-6pm at the Hastings Moose Lodge. Come sell your products, earn extra money for the hol­ idays! Crafts, homemade items, small antique items, any home partv products. Call (269)795-9185 or (269)838-9810 for space rent­ al $20 with 2 thick foot ta­ bles. Authorities warn off short change scams BARRY COUNTY — Michigan State Police. Hastings post, are investigating reports of short change scams at businesses in the area. Business owner* are being asked to be extra cautious when returning change to customers. The scam artists work in pairs, with one purchasing a small amount of items with a large demonination bill. While the pur­ chaser attempts to confuse the cashier giving change, his partner tries to distract the cashier’s attention. Troopers are seeking two suspects, both black males. One is approximately 50 to 60 years of age. approximately 5’6” tall with an average to stocky build. He has a goatee with longer hair hanging off the front of his chin and speaks with a slurred or stut­ tered speech. The second suspect is in his 40s. approximately 5’9” tall and thinly built with bulged out eyes. The suspect vehicle is a mid-90’s white Dodge Shadow with a dent in the front quarter panel. 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J Stocks J Bonds ■J Mutual Funds J IRAs JCDs . d CNS MACHINIST: MAN­ POWER of Hastings is cur­ rently accepting applications for positions in the Freeport area Must have previous expenenre running program­ ming 4 making changes to CNS machines. Hours are 5am-lpm, M-F. Pay rate starts between $10-518 de­ pending on experience. Qualified candidates must have an updated resume for consideration. Contact MANPOWER for more in­ formation...(269)948-3000. EQE_______________________ DRIVERS OWNER OPS TEAMS ONLY! DEDICAT­ ED ROUND TRIPS. No touch auto freight! MI to Laredo, Texas. Base pay $1.00 per mile * FSC at 0.298 wkly adjustment. Super home time, excellent pay 4 benefits, plate program. Re­ quirements: 1996 or newer tractor CDL class A w/ Hazmat 18 mos. OTR exp. Call Recruiting 800-832-7036 Ext 205 CWS, Gary. IN. LABRADOR PUPPIES: good blood lines, not regis­ tered, blacks and golds, 6 weeks old, first shots done, $125 (616)693-2649. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newdspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. �Page 16 — Thursday. November 10.2005 - The Hastings Banner Wining ^Attractions ___ Violin Concerto. Ticket prices range from $5$38 for adults, $5-S16 for children. Call the Music center at (269) 565-2199 or see www.musiccenterscmi.com to order tickets. November 12. • Blast is coming to Miller Auditorium. Blast evolved from the drum corps Star of Indiana and has gone on to win the 2001 Tony Award for "Best Special Theatrical Event" and 2001 Emmy Award for "Best Choreography." For tickets and info call (269) 387-2300 or 800­ 228-9858 or go to the Miller Auditorium Ticket Office, on the campus of Western Michigan University at 1903 W. Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo. November 12. • Battlefield Band will performm at the Marshall Middle Schoo! auditorium at 3 p.m. Tickets for the show are $20 and may be reserved by calling the box office at the Franke Center for the Arts, which is sponsoring the concert, at 269-781-0001. Sunday, November 13. • Symphony Series will be held Sundays at 2 p.m. at the Grand Rapids Art Museum. Free admission with museum admission of adults $7, seniors and students $6, children 6­ 17 $3. In conjunction with "Modem Masters or German Expressionism," the Grand Rapids Art Museum presents a ten-week survey of German music presented by the musicians of the Grand Rapids, West Shore, Holland, and Kalamazoo Symphonies. For more informa­ tion call 616-831-1000 or visit www.gramonline.org. Sundays through December 18. MISCELLANEOUS MUSIC THEATRE • Holiday Gift Show from 4-8 p.m. at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. • Saliva will perform at Planet Rock in Cloverdale Road. Local artists will be on hand kittle Creek. This show is for ages 18 and over with their beautiful hand-crafted items. A jnly. Tickets are $20. Doors open at 730 p.m. great selection of home decorations, nature ipedal guests RA will open the show. See books and guides, bird houses, calendars, and lubplanetrock.com for more information. children's items are also available for pur­ Thursday, November 10. chase with many gits under S25. November • Delton Kellogg Theatre Arts Company 10. iresents: “Mystery Weekend and AnyBody • Mark Nepo is an award-winning poet or Tea" at 730 p.m. at the Delton Kellogg and philospher who will speak at digh School Auditorium. Tickets are $4 at the Transformations Spirituality Center, on M-43 loor. November 10-12. (Gull Road) east of Kalamazoo. Mr. Lepo will • As You Like It will be presented by the read from his works from 630-9:15 pan. and Zaivin Theatre Company at the Gezon then participate in a dialogue with the audi­ rheatre at 8 p.m. To reserve tickets call (616) ence. The evening's theme is “The Exquisite >26-6282. November 10-12. Risk: Daring to Live the Authentic Life.” Cost • Dragon Tales Live! “Missing Music is $18 for adults, $8 for students. For more info rtystery" at Vm Andel Arena. Performances or to register, call (269) 381-6290, ext 310 or ire Thursday at 7 pan., Friday 1030 a.m. A 7 visit transformationscenter.org November 10. ).m., Saturday 10:30 a.m. A 2 p.m. and • Barry Expo Center Crafts Show will be »unday 1 p.m A 430 p.m. To purchase tickets held Saturday. Spaces for rent $50 for 10* x 10* >lease visit www.ticketmaster.com or call table with tables and chairs included. Call 616)456-3333. November 10-13. Emily at (517) 852-9859 or Janke at (517) 852­ • Assassins, the Musical at Spectrum 0073 to reserve space. November 12. rheatre. Performance times are Thursday, • Sunday Social Dances with the Swing :riday, and Saturday at 8:00 p.m. Adult tickets Master's Band at the Richland Area ire $25, students A seniors $23. One of the Community Center, 9400 East CD Avenue, nost talked-about productions when Actors' Richland. Dances take place from 2-5 p.m. $7 irst performed it ten years ago, it is being per person. Beginning dance lessons are evisited to celebrate our 25th anniversary. offered from 1-2 p.m. for $5 per person and Chis musical explores the dark side of the feature instruction in swing, cha cha, fox trot, Xmerican experience by examining the lives waltz, polka, and rhumba. No partner neces­ md motives ol nine individuals who assassi­ sary. Al) abilities welcome. Casual dress. No nated, or tried to assassinate, the President of smoking or alcohol. Call Colleen Burke at he United States. Still today, Sondheim's (269) 317-2197 for more information. 1st & 3rd nost controversial musical and one of the Sunday each month. nost vividly remembered production in • Swing Dance at the Richland Xctors’ history. See Community Center, 8905 Gull Road (across vww.actorsatspectrum.org or call (616) 234- from Hardings). Dances start with lessons at *946 for more information. November 10-19. 730 p.m. and the dance will take place after­ • God Seed will perform live at State ward and continue until 1030 p.m. All ages Grounds Coffee House, 108 East State Street, and ability levels are welcome. Dress is casu­ downtown Hastings. State Grounds Coffee al. $5 per person. No partner necessary. Bring -louse is open Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., a snack for the snack table. Call (269) 317-2197 donday-Thursday 630 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday for details. First Friday of every month >30 a.m.-1030 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m.- September through June. 0-30 p.m. Local music presented every week­ • Bingo is lield at the Nashville VFW Hall end. Shows start at 8 p.m. For more informa­ starting at 10.30 a.m. every Monday. ion call (269) 948-7730 or see www.state• Pre-School Story Time takes place every pounds.com. No cover. One drink minimum. Friday morning beginning at 1030 a.m. at the :riday, November 11. Hastings Public Library. The event is free and • Grand Rapids Symphony Pops Series open to all parents and pre-school age chil­ ’resents: Hip Harp with Deborah Henson- dren. Call (269) 945-4263 for more informa­ Zonant Friday A Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday tion. Every Friday. it 3 p.m. at DeVos Performance Hall. Ticket ’rices range from $17-$55. Enjoy a night of ugh-energy music as Deborah sings, tells sto­ res, and accompanies herself on a solid-body, •lectric harp. For more information call (616) 154-9451 or visit www.grsymphony.org. November 11-13. • Tim Tilbury will perform live at State Grounds Coffee House, 108 East State Street, downtown Hastings. State Grounds CDffee Touse is open Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., vfonday-Thursday 630 a m.-7 p.m., Friday »30 a.m.-10:30 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m.0:30 p.m. Local music presented every week­ end. Shows start at 8 p.m. For more informa­ ion call (269) 948-7730 or see www.state’roands.com. No cover. One drink minimum. iaturday, November 12. • Live Entertainment featuring Amprage ’erforming live at 930 p.m. Fall Creek restauant on South Jefferson Street in downtown Tastings. $3 cover. Must be 21 with ID. November 12. • Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra will ’erform once again under the direction of forner symphony conductor Matthew Tazelwood. The concert will begin at 7:30 j.m. in the W.K. Kellogg Auditorium. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARKY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. 4 z Ig car Snows Chamber of Commerce CALENDAR The Barry County Chamber of Commerce ts located at 221 W State Street in Hastings The Chambe’ can be reached by phone at (269) 945-2454. Check out the Chamber s webstte at www.banrychamber.com CHECK OUT THESE NOVEMBER BARRY COUNTY AREA EVENTS: War of the Wicked UL Battle of the Bands 1-30 Children'. Fall Reading Club at the Hastings Public Library. Call Susan Jmith at (269) 945-1263 for more info. 10 3rd Annual Holiday Gift Show from 4-8 p.m. at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. Seating at 11 a.m. and 12-30 pan. with a program at 1:15 pan. Program on protecting water quality by the Four Township Water Resources Council. Call (269) 721-4190 for more information. 12 Crafts Show at the Barry Expo Center. 13 Bingo every Sunday at the Hastings American Legion. 2160 S. M­ 37 Highway, Hastings (the former home of the rick Tod; restaurant). Every Sunday. Doors open at noon, games from 2-7 pan. 13 Sunday Branch at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Seating at 11 a.m and 12:30 p.m. with program at 1:15 pan. Program on protecting waler quality by the Four Township Water Resources Council. Call (269) 721-4190 for info. 19 Lincoln Meado.rs Craft Show in Middlevine. Call (269) 795-3385 for info. 19 Christmas in Hastings Begins in downtown Hastings. 20 Bingo everv Sunday at the Hastings American Legion, al60 S. M­ 37 Highway, Hastings (the former home of the Tick Tock restaurant). Every Sunday. Doors open at noon, games from 2-7 pan. _ M Republican ’Party Monthly Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Barry County Courts & Law Building. Call (269) 945-8903 for more infoimation. 24 Thanksgiving Potluck at Circle Pines Center, 8650 Mullen Rd., Delton. Enjoy a relaxing Thanksgiving Day wandering miles of natur.v trails or helping prepare the dinner. Circle Pines provides the turkey’ and Xarian option. $7 if you bring a to pass, $15 without. Call (269) 623-5555 for more information. 25-27 Holiday Walk at the MSU Kellogg Biological Station. 3700 E. Gull Lake Dr., Hickory Comer. 12 panaS p-m. $7 adults, $5 seniors and children. Call (269) 671-2416 for more information. will take place Thursday, November 17 and Dec. 1 A 8 at Planet Rock in Battle Creek. 191 Angell Street. Winner gets cash prize and opening slot for Mushroomhead show on Dec. 16. Also 2nd and 3rd place prizes. Entries due by Nov. 12. Call (269) 962-2121 or see clubplanetrock.com for more information. Rory Block will perform at 8 pan. Nov. 17 at the Wealthy Street Theatre in Grand Rapids. Sponsored by WYCE. Tickets are $12 in advance. Call (616) 459-4788 for tickets. Rory Block is a 4-time winner of the W.C Handy Award and is considered the top female blues artist. Shaaid with Aetemal and Forethought will perform live Friday, Nov. 18 at Planet Rock in Battle Creek. 191 Angell Street. Crossbreed will open the show. Ages 18 and over only. No cover. Call (269) 962-2121 or see clubplanetrock.com for more information. Monthly Dance presented by Les Danseurs Dance Club of Greater Lansing Saturday, November 19. Everyone is invited to the Grand Ledge Country Club, 5811 E. St Joseph Highway. Pacific Lite will provide live music for dancing. Dance lesson from 7-8 p.m. fol­ lowed by open dance from 8-11:30 p.m. Call (517) 852-9179 for more info. Tickets are $25 per couple at the door. Comedy Central Presents; Drew Carry & The Improv All Stars "Green Screen Tour" at Kalamazoo's Miller Auditorium Saturday, Nov. 19. For tickets and info call (269) 387­ 2300 or 800-228-9858 or go to the Miller Auditorium Ticket Office, on the ^mpus of Western Michigan University z<L 1900 Wt Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo. Celtic Tiger starring Michael F.’atley will come to Grand Rapids' Van Ante! Arena Nov. 19. Tickets start at $29.50 and car. be bought at the box office or through Ticketmaster. See CelticTigerLive.com for more information. Simon Shaheen & Qantara will perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 19 at the St. Cecilia Music Society in Grand Rapids at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20. Shaheen is an internationally acclaimed composer and a virtuoso on both oud and violin. An Arab-American, he has immersed himself throughout his career in the musical styles of the Middle East North Africa and India and is likewise fluent in Western classical music and jazz. His ensemble, Qantara, explores music rooted in traditional Arabic sounds that crosses many cultures and musical styles. For tickets and info see www.scmsdnline.org or call (616) 459-2224. p.m. Nov. 9 at DeVos Performance HaJL Ticket prices are $19.75, $29.75 A $36.75. The Nebraska Theatre Caravan's national touring production of A Christmas Carol has been an American holiday tradition for over 25 years, entertaining thousands of families across the country. For more information visit www.devosperformancehall.com or call (616) 742-6610. For ticket information call (616) 456-3333 or visit www.tkketmutre.com. Broadway___ Theatre___ Qaiid__ ffuoia Hairspray at DeVos Performance Hall November 22-27. Performances are TuesdayThursday at 7-30 p.m., Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 2 A 8 p.m., Sunday 1 pan. A 6 pan. Admission is $32-$67. For more information see www.bwaygr.org. For more information call (616) 235-6285 or visit www.devosperformancehall.org. Journey will arrive at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek Sunday, Nov. 27. Tickets are $36.50 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster or at the box office. Disturbed with special guests Dope and Corrosion of Conformity will perform live at the Orbit Room Nov. 29 A 30. 18 and over only. Tickets are $35. Tickets available at all TicketMaster locations including The Orbit Room, Aris' Disk Shop or charge by phone at (616)456-3333. lim Brickmah’s Christmas Show wiQ take place Wednesday, November 30 at 730 pan. Reserved seating tickets are $3750-$4230. For tickets and information call the Kalamazoo State Theatre Box Office at (269)­ 345-6500. Urfor IVootm Baiul al Calvin College December 5. Tickets are $16. Wooten is known as a musicians' musician and has performed with Bela Fleck and the Flecktones. Dope with A New Revolution will perform live at 7 pan. December 7 at Planet Rock in Battle Creek. 191 Angell Street Ages 18 and over only. Tickets are $12 day of the show or :i0 in advance. Call (269) 962-2121 or see cluLplanetrock.com for more information. Bank Creek Sweet Adelina Cfcriftmu Holiday Show will begin at 3 p.m. December 10 in the Bind* Performing Arts Theater at Kellogg Community College. Mushroomhead perform live December 16 at Planet Rock m Battle Creek, 191 Angell Street. Crossbreed w*2 open the show. Ages 18 and over only. Tickets .u* $18 day of the show or $15 in advance. Call (26?) 962-2121 or see clubplanetrock.com for more information. Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol at 7 This wmk’t flection: Weekly SUDOKU by Linda Thistle a 4 3 7 a 9 4 4 2 a 7 8 5 1 3 9 s 5 4 a 1 8 9 2 1 4 7 8 7 9 2 7 ra • Life in the Shadows: Hidden Children ind the Holocaust is an traveling exhibit that •omes to the Art Center of Battle Creek from he United Stated Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. Inhibit hours ire Tuesday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Wednesday to Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday noon-5 >.m. Admission is FREE The Art Center of C is located at 265 E. Emmett, Battle Creek. l. Through November 13. • Marvels of Maiolica: Italian Renaissance Ceramics will be on display at he Frederik Meijer Gardens A Sculpture Park donday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday ioon-5 p.m. Dating from the 15th century, nore than thirty of these brightly colored and -umptuously decorated vassels will be on -iew in a rare exhibition from the prestigious orcoran Gallery of Art in Washington DC. Xdult admission $8, seniors 65 A older $7, h> dents $6, children ages 5 -13 $4. For more nformation call (888) 957-1580 or visit vwwaneijergardens.org. Through December n. • Dale Chihuly will have his works dis­ played in this large-scale, architectural exhibiion by one of the world’s best-known conemporary artists at the Kalamazoo Insitute of Xrts 314 South Park Street, downtown Calamazoo. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, •riday, and Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., fhursday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday from ioon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays and major holilays. Admission for most exhibitions and •vents is free. Call (269) 349-7775 for more nformation. September 25-January 1. M 4 Place a number m the empty boxes In such a way that each row across, each column down and each small 9 box square contains all o( »he numbers from one to nine. DIFFICUL I V I HIS HI FK * Moderate •• ** Challenging *** HOO BOY! □□□□□□□□□ □□□□□□□□□ □□□□□□□□□ □□□□□□□□□ □□□□□□□□□ □□□□□□□□□ □□□□□□□□a aaBanr J3MSUV — nxoans aiv’m Doom Running time: 105 minutes MPAA rating: R Over the years I have developed a set of guidelines for figuring out whether a movie I’m thinking of seeing is gonna stink. I’d like to share them with you now. If a movie you plan to sec meets any of the following criteria, there will be a 75 percent to 100 percent chance it will smell worse than dead buffalo floating in a tub of warm sewage: 1. It is based on an old TV shiw. 2. It stars a former “Saturday Night Live” cast member. 3. It is based on a video game. Which brings us to “Doom.” a rancid slab of a film that is based on the legendary video game of the same name. The object of the game is to run around a seemingly deserted compound on a barren planet and kill every monster you see. “Doom" the movie tries its best to copy the game — even to the point of inserting a 5minutc sequence that mimics actual game­ play. The problem is. the game is fun. the movie isn’t. It just takes itself too seriously. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg of flaws this film has. The movie stars Dwayne “The Rock" Johnson as “Sarge," the head honcho of a squad of futuristic Marine-types who are sent to Mars to investigate a disaster in an under­ ground laboratory. Seems some scientists have been diddling around with genetic engineering and their demon spawn arc mean, hungry and don’t take kindly to havin’ their aminos tweaked. So Sarge and his crew of Centra) Casting Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson stars as •Sarge" in the film "Doom" which is "based on a popular video game. Stereotypes lock-and-load and go huntin' fer Pus-Oozin’ Predators. Which leads to the other problems. The movie looks and feels like a really bad ripoff of the “Alien" franchise. The monsters are hokey and goofy-looking; there's no sus­ pense. and frankly not enough gore to even justify an R rating. So. to recap: No Fun. Minimal Gore. No Jokes. No Suspense. No Memorable Lines. No Memorable Characters. For less money than a ticket to this film, you can buy a copy of the game. Guess what I recommend? GRADE: F © 2005 King Features Synd.. Inc. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 10. 2005 - Page 17 Sa(oiv>ef5 S+arr Michigan Festival of Sacred Music coming to Kalamazoo and Battle Creek Nov. 11-13 BORN THIS WEEK: You believe in bringing out the best in people with kind deeds, loving words and recognition of their “special” selves. ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your ruling Mtf^planet. Mars, allows you to assume a sense of command k that can help you tum a chaotRlic workplace situation into pone that’s orderly, productive and. yes. even friendly. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Gering a (__e relationship that’s been flL W stuck in a rut up and run­ rung again depends on how you want to run with it honest with yourself as you consider which deci­ " " sion to make. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Be wary of rumors that seem to be coming from everywhere this week. Waiting for the facts before you act means never having to say you’re sorry you followed the wrong lead. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A difficult personal matter might k prompt you to tum to a | trusted friend to help you >1 l sort through a maze of ^emotional conflicts. The weekend should bring some welcome news. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Some of the new people coming into the (Lion's life could play pivlotal roles in future personal Band professional matters. I Mean while, an old friend S might have an important " message. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A delay in getting things moving on schedule can iavbe a blessing in disguise. this extra time to do more research so you can J buttress any of the weaker points with solid facts. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You * yjmight need to get involved in a personal matter before it .becomes a serious problem. \Also be wary of someone proffering to mediate unless you can be sure of his or her motives. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) ^.Taking sides in a workplace jor domestic dispute could ^prolong the problem. Stay ISout and stay cool. Then you r lean be friends with both par­ ities when things settle down. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to v ^December 21) A friendship has the potential to become \ ^|^^something more, and with this V week's aspec.s favoring romance, you might feel that Z X Zthis possibility is worth explor­ ing CAPRICORN (December 22 to January A/F ,7k 19) The new job you want might require you to relo^jHg^Vcate. If so. keep an open mind Kalamazoo. October 28. 2005: (KALA­ MAZOO) Ever seen a whirling dervish or watched beautifully costumed Indian dancers perform? Ever wanted to learn Shape-Note Singing or listen to nasheed and roots-rock? Come to the third Michigan Festival of Sacred Music (MFSM). which takes place in Kalamazoo and Battle Creek November 11 13. The programs for this year’s festival offer something for nearly every musical palate from classical and medieval to reggae, rock and world music. Tne roster of performers includes five groups from Chicago: the Chicago Children's Choir. Chicago Syntagma Musicum. Kalalpriya Dance, the Jerrahi Sufi Order of Midwest, and Roots Rock Society; Canadianborn singer/sengwriter Dawud Whamsby; German organist Felix Hell; and Rabbi Jeffrey A. Summit from Tufts University. Kalamazoo participants are the BurdickThome String Quartet; baritone Carl Ratner. Director of Opera at WMU; and Zion Lion, a roots-reggac band. Returning by popular request is Felix Hell. The 20-year eld German organist kicks off the festival with a free concert at noon Friday at the First Congregational Church of Battle Creek. In the evening, festival activities move to Kalamazoo for the Sabbath service at the Congregation of Moses at 7 p.m., and a per­ formance of Haydn’s Seven Last Words of Christ by the KSO’s Burdick-Thome String Quartet at Second Reformed Church at 8:30 p.m. Saturday morning's free programs include workshops with Roots Rock Society and Kalapriya Dance, a Shape Note Singing School and a masterclass with Felix Hell. At 1 p.m. Saturday Kalapriya Dance. Pranita Jain. Artistic Director, resents Garbha (Sacred Space). Also performing are members from the Jerrahi Sufi Order of Midwest with a “whirling dervish.” At 3:15 p.m. Dawud Wamsby sings works in folk/Celtic tradition and English-language nasheed. spiritual songs from Islamic cultural and musical tradi­ tion. An Evening Service of Illumination at 5 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church cele­ brates the diversity of the Kalamazoo com­ munity. Participating in the service are shofars, the Farrell Ballet Theatre, a mass com­ munity gospel choir led by Michael Roberson. Suzuki Academy of Kalamazoc and a Muslim Youth Choir. Saturday evening the Chicago Children' Choir appears in concert al 8 p.m. at the Firs Presbyterian Church. At 9:30 p.m. activitie move across Bronson Park to Fresh Fire A.M.E. Church where Chicago's Root Rock Society and Kalamazoo’s Zion Lioi close out the day with what promise to b lively and inspiring performances. Sunday morning Rabbi Jeffrey A. Surnrni presents The Meaning of Our Melodies Music and Identity in Jewish Worship, at H p.m. followed at 11 p.m. by baritone Cai Ratner's recital celebrating “Hebrev Heroes"—and more. Both events take plac at the Congregation of Moses. At I p.m. Sunday Rabbi Summit will pres ent a lecture on Abayudaya: Music from th Jewish People of Uganda at First Unite* Methodist Church. Chicago Syntagm Musicum. under the direction of Andrew Schultze, will perform 2 program of Spani.d Medieval music at 2:30 p.m. in the Firs Congregational Church. Felix Heil perform the festival’s final concert at 4:30 p.m. at th First Baptist Church. weigh all the positives and negatives before making your d decision. '•* ^QflTDfeirWDDO(r0@f AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) szxzx/v ncw rc^at’ons^’P seems to J be everything you could ’have hoped for. ^Congratulations. Meanwhile. \ it’s not too early to get some '^feedback on that new project “ you’re working on. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You .might have decided to get out of the fast-moving current and just float around hither and L 7V lyon for a while. 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Steeling herself for the ordeal, Mendoza stepped into the elevator — and plunged to her death. No one had noticed signs warning that the elevator was out of order. • When the Empire State Building was built, the top was intended to serve as a mooring point for dirigibles. • One of the most well-known dogs in history, Rin Tin Tin, lived from 1916 to 1932 an.1 served in World War I. After he became a film star he had his own five- sonal chef and a chauffeured limousine. He even received 8,000 pieces of fan mail every month. • Englishman Dr. Samuel Johnson had many talents — he was a poet, essayist, critic, journalist and lexicographer, and he was regarded as an outstanding figure of 18th-century life and letters. He must also have been a noted wit; consider the following observations made by him: "Marriage has many pains, but celibacy has no pleasures." "When a man knows he is to be hanged in a fortnight, it con­ centrates his mind wonderfully." • The bark of the redwood tree is fire­ proof. If a fire breaks out in a redwood forest, it’s the insides of the trees that bum. If Rosa Parks had not refused to move to the back of the bus, you and 1 might never have heard of Dr. Manin Luther King. RAMSEY CLARK t 2005 by King Features Syndcato. Inc Thought for the Day: "If all economists were ’aid end to end, they would not reach a conclusion." — George Bernard Shaw World tights reserved �Page 18 - Thursday, November 10, 2005 - The Hastings Banner Barry County ‘B’ eagers ready for trip to Charlotte Lions face Springport Monday in Class C tourney by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Charlotte joins Barry County’s four Class B girls* basketball teams and Allegan this sea­ son for the district tournament, and the Orioles get to host. Hastings. Lake wood. Deltcn Kellogg. Thomapple Kellogg, and Allegan should be happy about that. Wayland was the sixth team in the district last year. The Wildcats arc back up to Class A. and are hosting a district next week. Wayland took the O-K Gold Conference championship with a win over TK on Tuesday night. The Michigan High School Athletic Association girls’ basketball tournaments tip off on Monday. The girls at Charlotte will play Monday. Wednesday, and Friday this season. The games begin Monday afternoon at 6 p.m. when Allegan (3-16) takes on Hastings (6-13). That game will be followed by Charlotte (6-13) taking on Delton Kellogg BOWLING SCORES Tteesday Mixed Hastings City Bank 24-16: TVCCU 22-18; J-Ad Graphics 22-18; Consumers Concrete 22-18. Yankee Zephyr 19.5-20.5; Walker Huke Sheldon 19-21; Hastings Bowl 18-22; Woodland Machine 13.5-26.5. Men's High Games - N. Blakely 204; G. Heard 245; D. Blakely 192; C. Simpson 195. Women's High Games & Series - R. Miller 187-513; D. Neymciyer 192-503; B. Wilkins 204-556. Sunday Night Mixed CW’s Repair 24; Bounty Hunters 22.5; Ihunder Alley 22; Sandbaggers 22; Happy 4’s 21.5; Gutter Dusters 21; Funky Bowiers 18.5; XXX Bowlers 18; 4 Horsemen 17.5; Robbers 17; Pin Chasers 17; Wolverines 13; 12ozs. at a Time 11. Women's High Games & Series - N. Mroz 195-558; D. Snyder 204-546; M. Simpson 189-530; M. Kirchen 224-493; T. Taylor 188-480; B. Gingrich 159-459; H. Jordan I6(M35; C. Shellenbarger 148-431; B. Heath 174-427; K. Jenkins 158-412; N. Ulrich 159-373; J. Ingram 189; K. Rabley 156; J. Shoebridge 152. Men’s High Games & Series - B. Rentz 243-614; M. Ulrich 202-584; M. Kidder 201­ 578; B. Allen 216-573; B. Hubbell 198-469; J. Shoebridge 209-559; C. Taylor 217-552; J. Lafrate 174-497; A. Robins 167-471; B. Drayton 150-381; J. Mroz 22; M. Eaton 203; E. Bartlett 201; J. Robbe 187; P. Ayers 170; CW Simpson. Wednesday P.M. Hair Care Center 25; At Home Real Estate 21.5; Eyr and ENT 21; Seebcrs-2!: Railroad Street Mill 19; Shamrock 17.5; Mace Pharmacy 15. Women's High Games & Series - S. Beebe 220-576; G Otis 215-574; E Vanasse 191-544; G. Potter 160-455; N. Varney 157­ 404; D. Bums 161-403; J. Shurlow 135-383; S. Cross 135-373; E Ulrich 192; K. Becker 191; L. Elliston 189; S. Merrill 182; B. Hathaway 173; Y. Cheeseman 167; B. Smith 148; P VanOost 142; J. Gardner 130. Friday Night Mixed Winter Golfers 24; Budweiser 23; Get-RDone 23; Tenpins 21.5; Renegades 21; Mercy 20; We’re a Mess 19.5; Sanborns & Shiriee 19; 9-N-A-Wiggle 17.5; AU But One 16.5; 4 Fools 1; Oldies But Goodies 16; Heads Out 25.5; Just Cuz 15; Brushworks 14.5; Whatever 13; The Baby Bunch 13; Just Here to Bowl 12. Women’s High Games & Series - S. Vandenburg 257-642; K Becker 225-596; J. Madden 221-570; R. Lydy 189-536; R. Murrah 177^97; M. Sears 170-460; B. West 170-454; L. Rentz 159-438; S. Vandenberg 179-443; D. Ransom 153-423; N. Taylor 120­ 311; O. Gillons 190; T. Phenix 188; N. Clow 187; B. Roush 182; D. Bartimus 176; G. Meaney 167; S. Ripley 164; R. Hammontree 154; J. Ingersoll 131 Men's High Games & Series - M. Kasinsky 235-638; R. Guild 236-628; K. Phenix 209-616 G. Mesecar Jr. 211-586; B. Keeler 251-580; L. Porter 190-566; B Madden Jr. 215-554; J. Smith 202-538; B. Ripley 191-520; R. Lancaster 223-515; W. Vandenberg 192-508; A. Rhodes 222; T. Clow 201; B. Madden 183; D. Kidder 133. Senior Citizens Sun Risers 25-11; Friends 25-11; Nash’s Harem 25-11; fl Senior 23.5-12.5; King Pins 22-14; M&M’s 18.5-17.5; 4 B’s 17.5-18.5; Ward’s Friends 16-20; Pin Pals 1.5-20.5; Wieland’s 14.5-21.5; Butterfingers 13-23; Early Risers 13-23; Kuempel 12.5-23.5; BAT’s 11-25. Women's High Games & Series - E. Ulrich 188; S. Waggoner 156-384; J. Snyder 138; N. Bechtel 168; J. Kasinsky 158; E. Dunham 166; S. Patch 175-467; L. Friend 116-303; A. Lethcoe 150-434; S. Pennington 181-482; D. Bums 154. Men's High Games & Series - G. Forbey 168-478; R. Robbins 198; M. Saldivar 179; W. Birman 172-511; J. Heney 158-438; W. Brodock 174431; M. Schondeimaver 191­ 472; E Count 181; L. Markley 153; D. Murphy 156; R. Nash 198-484; D. Kiersey 193-513; R. Walker I67475i tt. Adgate 163; R. Wieland 190; N. Thaler 165; B. Akers 209; D. Dimmers 204-578. Thursday Angels Fall Creek 21-15; CW Repair 20-16; AIS Engine 20-16; Coleman’s 18.5-9.5; Nothin’ But Truck 16-20; Welton’s 16-20; Riverfront Fm. Ser. 15-21; Varney’s 14.5-21.5; Hastings City Bank 13.5-22.5. High Games & Series - J. Madden 170; L. Apsey 178; L. Poland 176-500; T. Phenix 171; K. Ward 151; K. Kuhlman 188; L. Barnum 212-549; D. McMacken 127; C. Cooper 237-588; B. Franks 160; T. Daniels 224-586; M. Gdula 204; C. France 160; L. Watson 166; M. Martin 130; E. Hammontree 174-519; K. Covey 179; C. Shellenbarger 148; Colleen Shellenbarger 171; T. Loftus 165; C. Hurless 161. Caryl Hurless picked up 3-7 split. INDEPENDENT APPRAISAL SERVICES FARMER - DEALER CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Saturday, December 3, 2005 • 9:00 AM SALE LOCATION: Wotan Equipment Lot, 3276 10th Si. WAYLAND, MI (Grand Rapids area) Good Loading A Unloading Including Boom Tractors, Forklifts & Loading Ramps Featuring: Tractors, Farm Equipment, Trucks, Trailers, Autos. RVs, Toys. MEGULAM COMMISSION MATES SI 00-3999.00 $1000 • $2499 . $2500 $4999 $5000 A Up 10* NO. BUYERS PREMIUM NQ BUY BACK FEE ~ We Need Your Consignments ent* Plane Call Mm ■(616) 240-1296 or Ed M (269) 509-1103 All Nascar Shirts In Stock ■f ,f eiei" Limited edition diecast is selling fast. O.UU OFF Christmas will be here soon. Shop gggm early for bestj^^^ selection. Scale Die-cast in stock with coupon. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Expires WWjgF ,11/19/05. SPORTING COLORS _ £ Sm Sporting Colors st our new location 214 N. Jefferson • Hastings ' 4 Hours: Mon. 1 pm - 7 pm: Tues. - Fri. 9 am - 7 pm; Sat. 9 am • 5 pm i (14-5) Delton is the only team with a winning record in the district, having clinched at least a share of the Kalamazoo Valley Association championship with Tuesday’s win over Kalamazoo Christian. The other schools in the district will get the chance to spend a Friday night scouting out the Panthers when Delton travels to Hackett Catholic Central with hopes of an undisputed title on the line tomorrow. The Panthers were also the only team with a winning record heading into the district tournament last year, but were knocked off in the semifinals by the eventual champs from Lakewood. The Vikings topped Thomapple Kellogg 66-52 for the district championship last year at LHS. Thomapple Kellogg (7-12) and Lakewood (7-12) received first round byes tins year. Thomapple Kellogg will take on the winner of the game between the Saxons and Tigers Wednesday at 6 p.m. Lakewood will play either the Panthers or Orioles Wednesday al 7:30 p.m. The district finals are scheduled for 7 p.m.. Friday. Nov. 18. Here’s a quick glance at the teams. Allegan Tigers League: Wolverine *B’ Conference Record: 3-16 Colors: Orange & Black Players to Watch: Abby Ardo Final Contest: v. South Haven, Nov. 10 Head to Head: The Tigers should be happy to see Delton Kellogg on the other half of the bracket. Allegan fell to the Panthers 52­ 30 in their second game of the season. It was just the beginning of an 0-7 start by the Tigers. Charlotte Orioles League: Capital Area Activities Conf. D2 Record: 6-13 Coton: Orange & Black Players to Watch: Fritiany Robinette. Shelby Shoemaker. Lauren Patrick Final Contest: v. Jackson Lumen Christi Nov. 10 Head to Head: In their lone match-up with a district foe the Orioles suffered a home loss to Lakewood Tuesday night, 54-50. . ■ n. w «•; ■ ■•..•Xi i. Delton Kellogg Panthers League: Kalamazoo Valley Association Record: 14-5 Coton: Maroon. White. & Silver Players to Watch: Alex Culbert. Jordan Haines. Katec Hogoboom Final Cutest: Hackett C.C.. Nov. 11 Head to Head: Even playing the third of three games in four nights, the Panthers demolished Allegan in the third game of the year 52-30 behind Gilbert's 14 points and 14 rebounds. Hastings Saxons League: O-K Gold Conference Record: 6-13 Coton: Navy Blue & Gold Players to Watch: Dana Shilling, Jodi Jolley, Brooklyn Pierce Final Contest: • Sparta. Nov. 10 Head to Head: The Saxons went 2-1 this season against district foes, winning the two games that took place in Hastings. The Saxons lopped Lakewood by three points in the third game of the year, and split the season series with TK w inning by one at home and losing by one in Middleville. Lakewood Vikings League: Capital Area Activities Conf. D3 Record: 7-12 Coion: Navy Blue & White Players to Watch: Stevie Spetoskey, Amy Joostbems. Sylvia Welch Final Contest: • DeWitt. Nov. 10 Head to Head: Lakewood matched the Saxons’ 2-1 record against district opponents The Vikings topped Thomapple Kellogg 58­ 57 at LHS on Oct. 18 and look a 14-point vic­ tory at Charlotte on Tuesday night. Hastings surprised the Vikings a bit with its 56-53 win on a September Saturday night. Thomapple Kellogg Trojans League: O-K Gold Conference Record: 7-12 Coion: Orange & Black Players to Watch: Jessica Flaska. Holly Smith, Ashleigh Lund Final Ccrtest: @ Cedar Springs, Nov. 10 Head to Head: The Trojans were 1-2 against district competition. With a one-point win al home against Hastings and a one-point loss at Hastings in O-K Gold Conference play. The Trojans also dropped a three-point game at Lakewood. Class C at Olivet Olivet is the heavy favorite to win the dis­ trict championship on its home floor against the likes of Maple Valley. Springport. Dansville, and Bellevue. The Lions should be happy to see that the host Eagles are on the opposite ride of the bracket. Maple Valley’s girls can show offlMr sea­ son long steady improvement at the tourna­ ment. Maple Valley takes on Springport in the first round Monday afternoon at 6 p.m. If the Lions can limit their turnovers they should have a chance to knock off the Spartans, who defeated them by nine-points when the two teams met at Springpat Sept 6. The winner of that game will face Leslie Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the semifinals. One of the Lions three victones this season was over the Blackhawks Oct. 18. The Lions and Blackhawks see each other one more time this season no matter what, when they square off tonight at MVHS in the SMAA South season finale. On the other side of the bracket Olivet faces Dansville in the opening round Monday night at 8 p.m. The winner of that game will play its semifinal contest against Bellevue Wednesday nigh! at 8. The district finals are scheduled fa Friday, Nov. 18. Saxons fall to Hamilton and Wayland to end Gold season The second quarter was the death of the Saxon varsity girls* basketball team in the last week. Hastings scored a total of four points in the second quarter in losses to Hamilton T^esdr.y night and Wayland last Thursday. The Saxons are 6-13 heading into tonight's O-K Conference cross ever contest at Spartar < At Hamilton, the Hawkeyes scored a 57-33 win over the Saxons. Hastings trailer by only four points heading into the second quarter, then were outsco.cd 15-4. The Hawkeyes then outscored the Saxons 28-19 in the sec­ ond half Hastings didn't help itself at the free throw line where it hit only 6-of-J5 attempts. Jodi Jolley hit three of her five free throws and finished with a game-high total of 17 points to go along with her seven rebounds. She was the only Saxon in double figures. Natalie Pennington was next fa Hastings with six pouits. Sarah DeWeerdt had 14 points and Brittany Goodman 12 fa Hamilton. Despite being shut-out in the second quar­ ter last Thursday, the Saxons were able to put a scare into the O-K Gold Conference cham­ pions from Wayland. The Wildcats used a 10­ 0 scoring advantage in the second quarter to propel them to a 48-43 win. Hastings led 9-7 at the end of the first quar­ ter, before struggfa^to -rm the MHwto toe hoop. . Hastings found its offensive rhythm again in the second half, but it was too late as the Wildcats held on fa the win. Natalie Pennington led the Saxons by kixxking down three three-point field goals and finishing the night with 12 points. Brooklyn Pierce added 11 points for the Saxons, Jolley nine, and Dana Shilling seven. Wayland was led by Ashley Pepper's 12point pertunnance. and Felicia Stora added ten points fa the Wildcats. Wayland finished the conference searon wnn a 10-2 record by­ knocking off Thomapple Kellogg Tuesday night. �TK girls have lost five in a row by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Caledonia and Thomapple KelloggX senior captains each had a chance to break a 41-41 tic from the free throw line in the final 20 sec onds Thursday night. The Trojan forward Jessica Flaska missed two shots with 19.2 seconds left Caledonia point guard Can Butcher made both of hers and then stole the Trojans' inbound pass to seal a 43-41 victon by the Fighting Scots in Middleville. Thornapple Kellogg s Jesstca Flaska crashes into Caledonia’s Kayla Wilson in the first half of Thursday night s O-K Gold Conference contest in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) "You talk about it with your players all the time." said Caledonia head coach Angie Stauffer. "When the game is on the line you have to want to be the one to take the shot." There is no one either team would have rather had on the line in that situation. Both were their team's leading scorers for the night with 14 points. Flaska also had II rebounds three steals and a pair of assists. Butcher had five steals and four assists It is just the third win of the season for the Fighting Scots, and the first since Sept. 22. "We need it in a big way. in a big way,” said Stauffer. The two teams fought back and forth all night, with most of the scuffles taking place in the paint. Behind Flaska for TK. center Sam Reeder finished with 11 points and forward Holly Smith seven. Forward Leslie Curtis had eight points for Caledonia. Scot center Tatyn Park had only two points, but added ten rebounds and two blocked shots. All the action in the paint made the sudden bursts of excitement from outside that much more important. Caledonia only shot three three-pointers in the second half, two of them went in. The first was a long bomb by Butcher which gave the Scots their first lead of the second half with 2:46 to play in the third quarter. TK’s lone three-pointer of the second half came from point guard Ashleigh Lund who hit one with 4:48 left to play in the game that put her team up 37-34. after Reeder and Flaska erased a five-point Caledonia lead to start the fourth quarter Trailing by three in the final minute. Caledonia senior guard Brittany Mathews launched a three that tied the game with 34 seconds to play Mathews finished with six points on a pair of three-pointers. On the ensuing possessions Flaska and Butcher both aggressively attacked the basket The AYSO Pink Ladies U12 team from Hastings won the Allegan fall soccer invita­ tional October 29 and 30. The defenders were the starts of the weekend as the Ladies allowed just five shots in five games and only one goal. They scored 19 goals them­ selves in the five contests. Team members are (front from left) Haley Wagner. Maicee Herrington, Dani Meredith. Jennifer Jarmen. Sarah Storm. Dani King, (middle) Olivia Rose. Morgan Leep. Erika Rozell, Amber Nurenburg. Katy Wallace, (back) coach Wayne Rose. Katie Coenen, Gabrielle Shipley, Ashley Nurenburg. Megan Denny, and coach Jennifer Storm. Hastings U12 teams have great weekend in Allegan The Hastings U12 boys finished second in their division at the Allegan Invitational, with a 3-2 record. Both of their losses were to the championship team from Kentwood, 2-1 in pool play and 2-0 in the championship game. The Hastings boys shut out their other thre-.j opponents. Hamilton. Newaygo, and Bridgman Team members are (front from left) Matt Kloosterman John Dinges. Tanner Roderick. Connor VonDerhnff. Steven Kendall. Jarrad Pamsh. Luke Domke. (back) coach Brian Roderick, Luke Heide. Joey Siska. Max Clark. Ian Beck. Joey Longstreet, and Casey Goggins. (Photo by Dan Goggins) CHASE GEIGER IRONSIDE INSURANCE AGENCY 12** Division St.. P.O Box 25, Frwport. Ml 49325 (616) 765-3445 • Fax (616) 765-3460 1-800-522-2919 Small Town rriendly. Personal Service All Your Insurance Needs! 14Hastings Mutual ; M (Insurance Company and were fouled to get to the line. “1 just think we need to work on moving the ball offensively and not taking anybody for granted.” said TK head coach Jen Shaw. "I felt like (we took Caledonia for granted). I felt like we came out a little flat footed. I felt like we just never got into the flow.” The two teams were tied 22-22 at the half The five-point Caledonia lead heading into the fourth quarter was the biggest of the game for cither team on the night. TK also held a brief five-point advantage midway through the third quarter. The Trojans didn't take Wayland for grant­ ed Tuesday night in the O-K Gold Conference season finale, but they didn't challenge the Wildcats either. Wayland clinched the O-K Gold Conference championship with a 59-51 victo­ ry. The Trojans made the score respectable by­ outscoring the Wildcats 24-12 in the fourth quarter. Wayland led 47-27 heading into the final period thanks to 14 points from Felicia Store, and ten from both Abby Phillips and Brittini Merchant. Flaska led the Trojans w ith 12 points, while Smith and Desiree Jaworowski added ten points each. Lund finished with eight for the Trojans. The Trojans will travel to take on Cedar Springs tonight in the O-K Conference cross over contest. The O-K Gold teams will all travel to face O-K Blue teams tonight. TK finishes fifth in the Gold after dropping its final four in the conference. TK has lost five in a row. Wayland took the Gold title with a 10-3 conference mark. South Christian was second at 9-3. and Byron Center fell to third at 8-4 when they were knocked off by the Fighting Scots Tuesday night 60-57. DELTON, continued from previous page than five. Hogoboom made sure it was the 19-18 edge was the Comets’ only lead of the night. She hit three-pointers on the Panthers next two trips into the offensive end to pul her learn up five. She hit four three's in the game, including three in the second half, and led Delton with 14 points. Hogoboom's last three of the night came with 2:27 to play in the third quarter, and gave her team a 30-25 lead. The Comets pulled to within one point on back-to-back baskets by guard Lauren Hcyboer. and she was fouled on the second shot but missed a free throw which would have tied the game and Delton led the rest of the way. Culbert and Haines both did a solid job of battling on the boards with the bigger Comets. Haines finished the night with eight points, ten rebounds and six steals. Culbert had nine boards and three steals. The Panthers would like for Culbert to come up big again Friday night. She was the key to their 20-point win over the Fighting Irish the first time the two teams met. Hackett didn’t have anyone who could stop her inside and she finished the night with 22 points and 17 rebounds. Williams is happy that his Panthers aren’t quite satisfied yet. “I think they want it by themselves.” he said. "I don't think they want to share it with anyone. Delton's seventh KVA win of the season came last Thursday when they topped Pcnnfield on the road 69-46. Delton set the tone with tremendous out­ side shooting, then whdn things opened up pounded the ball inside. DK hit 8-of-12 three’s in the game, includ­ ing four by Haines and three by Hogoboom. Haines had a monster night finishing with 21 points, nine rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Hogoboom finished with 18 points, three assists, and five steals. Haines was 4-of-5 from behind the three-point arc and Hogoboom 3-of-3 The final outcome was never in doubt as the Delton outscored Pennfield 19-7 in the opening quarter and then 22-11 in the third. Culbert added 15 points and 13 rebounds in the win. Smoczynski had nine points and Rachel Williams chipped in five rebounds. District tournament play begins Monday for the Pnnthers. They take on Charlotte at Charlotte in the opening round at 7 30 p.m.. following the other first round contest between Allegan and Hastings. The semifinals are Wednesday night. Nov. 16. Thomapple Kellogg will take on the win­ ner of the Allegan/Hastings game at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Lakewood awaits the Charlotte/Dclton winner. Trojan senior Rebekah Raymond works her way into the post against Caledonia’s Taryn Parker Thursday night. Caledonia earned a one-point win over the Trojans in O­ K Gold Conference action. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lions picking up their play as tournament time nears Maple Valley is trying to gain some momentum heading into next week’s Class C district tournament at Olivet. The Lions picked up their third win of the season. 45-32 at home over Hillsdale Tuesday night. Maple Valley is home again tonight to take on Leslie, the team it beat for its secund win of the season. Mindy Newton had a huge night for the Lions againsU Idledale, scoring 12 points and pulling down 11 rebounds. Ashley Gonser added seven points and ten rebound., for Valley. Newton was the only player in double fig­ ures. Jordan Peel ied Hillsdale with ninr points. Hillsdale hurt itself at the free throw line, hitting just 5-of-l7 attempts. The Lions only shot 50-percent from the charity stripe, knocking down 12-of-24. Lauren Pierce had a good night at the line for the Lions, knocking down ail four of her attempts. The Lions led 20-17 at the half, and broke the game open in the fourth quarter by outscoring Hillsdale 15-7. Hillsdale is now 6­ I ? and 4-6 in the SMAA South. The Lions are 2-9 in the SMAA South. Free throws hurt the Lions last Thursday. The Lions came out and stuck it to the Bellevue Broncos in the third quarter of Thursday night's non-conferencc contest, but couldn't stick their free throws in a 58-57 loss. After trailing by three points at the half. Maple Valley outscored the Broncos 27-15 in the third quarter to pull ahead 50-44 heading into the final eight minutes. Free throws that wouldn't fall killed the Lions' chances of pickingrupthcjr third victo­ ry of the season. Maple Valley was !3-of-31 from the foul line on the night. Newton did all right from the stripe. She hit C-of-8 attempt s and finished with ten points. She was one of four Lions in double figures. Alisha Felmlee led the way for the Lions with 13 points. Gonser added 12 and Kristen VanZandt ten for Maple Valley. The Lions are hoping that Thursday’s meeting wi?h the Blackhawks won't be the last of the season. Maple Valley takes on Springport in the first round of the district tournament next at 6 p.m. Monday. Nov. 14. at Olivet. The winner of th?t game will face Leslie in the semifinals Nov. 16 st 6 p.m. In the third game of the season the Springport Spartans took a nine-point tvin over the Lions. The district championship game will b: played Friday night at Olivet. FALL OIL CHANGE SPECIAL WITH COUPON s1S" Up to 5 qts. 5W'3O ot10W-30 Oil and Filter HASTINGS QUICK LUBE & CAR WASH 815 W. State St., Hastings Most cars and light duty trucks. (across from Kmart) Diesel engines excluded 948-9542 •*—^Carpets Need Cleaning? 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(Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sport* Editor The celebration was short lived al IX*hon Kellogg Tuesday night. After a quick burst of excitement and the traditional post-game hand shakes half the Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ basketball team headed towards the locker nxim. Head coach Rick Williams stepped to mid­ court and shouted for them to come back onto the floor. There, the Panthers huddled as their fans came swarming from the stands. "We haven’t done this in a while." said Williams. "We haven't done this since 1988.” “Let ‘cm scream." The Panthers (14-5. 8-3) earned a share of their first Kalamazoo Valley Association (KVA) championship since 1988 with a 40-36 overall Kalamazoo Christian (9-10. 6-5). "We did it.” said Delton Kellogg senior point guard Katie Smoczynski. "We knew we could. When things got tense we just played through. In the end it wa» a blur.” Smoczynski had just five points. Her only point of the second half came on a free throw yvith six seconds left that put an end to the Comets' hopes by giving the Panthers a fourpoint lead. The free throw was especially big because the Delton girls had missed seven of their previous 12 foul shots in the fourth quar­ ter. Delton w ill play for the outright conference title at Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Central Friday night. Galesburg-Augusta, which split with the Panthers this season, would share the KVA crown with Delton in the event of a Fighting Irish upset. The Rams finished the league season with an 8-4 record by lopping Parchment by four Tuesday. The defense played by Smoczynski and senior Katec Hogoboom out front, strong rebounding by senior Alex Culbert and junior Jordan Haines, and the aggressive play of jun­ ior Kadie Pogue in the second half helped the Panthers hold off the Cornels in the fourth. “We finally figured out we had to be man­ to-man. and not zone in the second half said Williams. “I just never know from week to week w hat kind ot defense is going to work for us.” Delton nearly led the entire night after a great start to the ball game in which they outscored the Comets 14-5 to start the game. "The way it started out 1 felt like they were shooting smooth and everything was going great. Then we just tightened up and we were in a ball game." said Williams. Jumpers were falling from everywhere for the Panthers in the first quarter. The second quarter was a much different story as the Comets pulled to within three points at the break. 18-15. Christian senior forward Carissa DeYoung scored the first four points of the second half to put her team up 19-18. DeYoung led Christian with 15 points, but was the only player on her team with more See DELTON, next page Vikings knock off district hosts The Vikings' Sytvia Welch speeds around a Cougar defender Thursday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) RADIO Talk Radio SPORTS WH 100.1 FM SATURDAY, NOV. 5TH • COLLEGE FOOTBALL Tuesday night, the Lakewood Vikings won a district tune-up against non-conference rival Charlotte, 54-40. The Orioles will host next week's Class B district tournament, in which Lakewood received a first-round bye. Lakewood jumped out to an 18-10 first quarter lead Tuesday night, then held on for the victory over the Orioles. Toni Hazel had 14 points for Lakewood and Amy Joostbcms ackied 13. Morgan Pennington tossed in eight points and Sylvia Welch nine for the Vikings. Charlotte was led by Brittany Robinette's 15 point performance. Next Monday, in the first round of the dis­ trict. Allegan takes on Hastings at 6 p.m. and Charlotte faces Dolton Kellogg at 7:30.Lakewood will (May the winner of the con­ test between Delton Kellogg and Charlotte on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Thomapple Kellogg awaits the winner of the game between Allegan and Hastings. The district championship game will be played Friday. Nov. 18. at 7 p.m. A Lakewood winning streak which lasted four games came to an end Thursday night as Lansing Catholic's Andrea Doneth and Molly Hackney outscored the Vikings. The Cougars took a 45-29 victory in Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 action at Lakewood. Doneth poured in 20 points and Hackney added 15. While Doneth and Hackney didn’t have much trouble on the offensive end. the Vikings struggled. Only ten players total scored in the game. Lakewood was led by Chelsea Brehm with ten. Joostbcms added eight. Lansing Catholic jumped out to a 15-4 led in the first quarter, and then pushed that to 27-13 at the half. The Vikings are now 8-10 on the season and 3-6 in the CAAC-3. Lansing Catholic improved to 16-2 and 7-2 in the CAAC-3 with the victory. DeWitt secured the confer­ ence title with a win over Williamston Thursday night. Lakewood has one final conference game on its schedule. Thursday night at the home of those conference champion DeWitt Panthers. VLS.U. at Minnesota............................................. Broadcast time 11:00 am on 100.1 FM W.M.U. and Central Michigan ........................... Broadcast time 1:00 pm on 1220 AM Special of the Week Ekhom Imvrrcn s » Fu*r Tuarot ‘ Call 269-948-8000 Today or toll tree 1 -888-494-5539 Lakewood senior Stevie Spetoskey pulls up for a short jumper in Thursday night s CAAC-3 loss to Lansing Catholic. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton Kellogg senior guard Jordan Haines hits the brakes along the baseline before running into the Comets’ Lauren Heyboer in the first half Tuesday night. Haines finished the night with eight points for the Panthers. (Photo by Brett Bremer) I’m putting the bull’s-eye on the back of the Vikings I've had some fun the last couple springs picking the winners of the Class B boys’ bas­ ketball district tournament, which features Lakewood. Hastings. Tl.cmapple Kellogg, and Delton Kellogg. The teams are always pretty close, and I should know as much about all four as Any­ body does. I think I've done pretty good. I got every game right last spring. “Toot, loot!" Yes. that was my own horn. Leaving the gym at Delton Kellogg Tuesday night behind DK senior guard Kai re Hogoboom and her family, her father asked me about next week’s girls’ district. I was stumped. Delton (14-5) is the only team heading into the tournament with a winning record although we arc a long way from having a couple one, two. or three win teams in the mix. The only thing I’m really sure of is the fact that Lakewood and Thomapple Kellogg will be in the semifinals, but that’s not a real stretch with both teams earning first round byes for the tourney that starts Monday at Charlotte. The next best bet is that the Trojans’ opponent will be Hastings. The Saxons have to take on Allegan Monday at 6 p.m. The Tigers have struggled this season. Delton beat them by 22 points (52-30) early in the year. The sad thing is. that was one of the Tigers’ best defensive performances of the year. Coloma and South Haven arc the only two teams which have scored fewer than 52 points against the Tigers this season and Allegan won both of those ball games. Comstock put up 95 points in a win over the Tigers at the end of September. Lakewood awaits the winner of Monday night’s ball game between Charlotte and Delton Kellogg. I would think that that should be a pretty good ball game between the Panthers and Orioles. One thing is for certain, the Panther fans will have to be a little more fanatic than they were Tuesday night to compete with the Orioles' home-court advantage. Maybe its being a homer, but 1’11 take the Panthers. The only thing that scares me is that the Panthers haven’t faced very tough competition all year, except in a loss to a very tough Gull Lake team last month. The Panthers may be Kalamazoo Valley Association champions this season, but thu doesn’t mean as much as being Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 or O-K Gold Conference champions. TK and Hastings had to face the likes of Wayland and South Christian twice in the Gold. Lakewood had to play DeWitt twice in the CAAC-3 and Lansing Catholic twice. DeWitt and Lansing Catholic arc rated in the top ten in the state in Class B. DeWitt (#5) only has one loss this year, and Lansing Catholic (#7) only has two. You guessed it. the Cougars two losses were to DeWitt. The Cougars even handed Grandville, the third ranked team in the state in Class A. its only loss of the season. Lakewood also lost a tight ball game with ninth ranked Portland early in the year. Lakewood head coach Kate Prominski probably should have put Charlotte. Allegan, and Delton Kellogg in the following statement she made after her team lost a tough game at Lansing Catholic early in the season, but she said. “Obviously, these games, the losing is tough to deal with, but when I look at the totality of it we're improving so much. I know that Thomapple Kellogg. Wayland, and Hastings are not playing the caliber of teams »hal we are and come districts, just like last year, that's going to be a huge advan­ tage fot us." Because of that, and because they have a coach who will say something like that. I'm going to have to pick the Vikings to repeal as district champs. Who they’ll play in the final. I don’t know. Since I’m making predictions. I’ll say Thomapple Kellogg knocks off Hastings in the semifinals. Both teams won by one point on their home floor this season in the two conference contests. It could come down to that again. It’s not to say that Jodi Jolley. Kali Dakin. Brooklyn Pierce. Natalie Pennington, and Abbey McKcough will be. but I’m just thinking that Jessica Flaska won’t quite be ready to finish her senior season. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 10. 2005 - Page 21 _ Hall and Roberts hope to run better at ‘06 finals by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Maple Valley junior Mike Hall and Dehon Kellogg junior Dan Roberts can say. "Wait ‘til next year.” For Roberts' senior teammate Marissa Ingle, this was the final “next year”. All three runners took part in the Division 3 state finals Saturday morning at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Hall is taking the usual path many of the slate's top cross country runners take. Roberts and Ingle are old pros. This was Roberts' third appearance in the stale finals and Ingle's fourth. The first stage of Hall’s experience al the stale cross country finals came last year when he made the trip to Brooklyn to cheer on sen­ ior teammate Akok Malek. Hail went through the second stage this season, actually competing in the event for the first time and feeling his way through it. He finished 85th overall in the Division 3 boys’ race with a time of 17 minutes 4.80 sec­ onds. "I was up in the top ten for a while when it first started and then once we got going across the track every body was going zoom. zoom. zoom right past you.'* said Hall. Still. 85th wasn't a a bad finish for a first time runner who had to run through some adversity at MIS. Hall lost his Raisin Bran a few strides past the onc-mile mark, but it just slowed him down temporarily. After that. Hall said he felt good. "That's tough competition out there today.” said Lion head coach Robb Rosin. "There were some g'xxl times." Roberts noticed the tough competition. His time was a little slower than a year ago. and he was a bit farther back in the pack. He fin­ ished 179th in 18:0135. "Still, it’s something." said Roberts. “Only the top runners in the stale get to come here.” The lop runner in the state in Division 3 was Ovid-Elsie sophomore Maverick Darling who won the boys' race in 15:49.90 seconds. He was followed across the finish line by Williamston sophomore Matthew Lutzke (15:50.50). Lutzke's Hornets won the Division 3 boys race with 78 points, just five ahead of second place Grand Rapids West Catholic. Williamston had three runners in the lop 30. sophomore Daniel Nix was 13th in 16:11.25 Delton Kellogg senior Marissa Ingle (683) sprints to the finish with a pack of runners Saturday morning during the Division 3 state finals at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Ingle was the 100th girl across the finish line in the race, with a time of 20 minutes 31 seconds. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg junior Dan Roberts stays a step ahead of Mariett junior Shawn Kiley in the early stages of the Division 3 race Saturday morning at the state finals. Roberts finished 179th out of 243 runners in the race. (Photo by Brett Bremer) VOLLEYBALL Barry County YMCA 2005 Coed Volleyball Score Sheet 13 and senior Christopher Pankow 17th in 16:16.60. The top eight boys in the Division 3 race all finished the 3.1-mile course in under 16 min­ utes. The top 30 runners in each race Saturday earned ail-slate honors. Now that Hall has passed the first two stages, he can go for the third - pushing for a stale medal. “I’m coming back next year.’’ said Hall, "guaranteed." “Now he’s got the experience." said Rosin. “He knows what it’s like. He knows how to prepare, maybe a little differently next time or maybe the same?’’ Roberts plans to be back too. “Next year I want to push for a medal.” he said. “I’ll have to try a little harder in the sum­ mer." Ingle won't have to do any more summer running in hopes of a state medal, but that isn’t likely to stop her. She was the 100th girl to come across the finish line in Division 3, which is 29 spots back of where she finished in 2004 but her time of 20:31.00 was about half a second bet­ ter this trip around the course. "I had a blast.” sa<d Ingle. “I give all the credit to my coach (Dale Grimes). This is such a weird sport. Vife were talking the other day about, why do we run? “It’s too big of a question,” she answered. “It brings out the adrenaline and determi­ nation. We like the challenge, and beating people, and we like the mental challenge of it” Ingle beat 149 of the other 248 runners in the Division 3 girls* race. Newaygo junior Mikal Beckman beat 248 girls with her first place time of 18:03.60. She was almost half a minute ahead of her nearest competitor. East Jordan junior Kristi Werner (18:27.45). Goodrich’s girls won their third consecu­ tive Division 3 championship with 118 points. Jackson Lumen Christi was second with 147 and Hillsdale third with 150. In the other morning races. Division 4 championships went to the St. Louis boys and Big Rapids Crossroads Academy girls. It was the second straight title for the Big Rapids ladies. Grand Rapids Covenant Christian's Matthew Hanko won the Division 4 boys’ race in 16:14.7, and Maple City Glen Lake's Marissa Treece the D-4 girls' race in 17:57.2. Bulldogs take the last two events to top TK-Has swim The 100-yard breast stroke belonged to the Byron Center Bulldogs Thursday night, and so did victory. The Thomapple Kellogg-Hastings varsity girls’ swim team suffered just its third loss of the season and second against a conference rival as the Bulldogs took a 101-85 victory al Byron Center High School. Tne two teams will be back in the water there this weekend. The O-K Rainbow Tier Three Conference Meet will be hosted by the Bulldogs Thursday. Friday, and Saturday. The first rounds of diving are Thursday night. Friday will host the swimming prelim’s, and thcTlffiiteSartfflTay beginning at noon Calvin Christian will be the favorite head­ ing in. The Squires handed the Bulldogs their only loss against a conference foe this season. The Trojans’ only two losses were to the Bulldogs and Squires. The Bulldogs and Trojans were tied at 78 heading into the final two events Thursday. The Bulldogs' Grace Regan. Kaleigh Hammond, and Jessica DeJong finished first, second, and third in the 100-yard breaststroke creating a nearly insurmountable lead head­ ing into the final event. TK-Hastings would have needed three relay teams to beat the Bulldogs' best in the GREENRIDGE Realty, Inc. 400-yard freestyle relay. The Bulldogs fin­ ished first and third in the event to win the meet. Megan O'Connor, Abby Gaskell, Britt Gibbons, and Rachel Burkhart took first for the Bulloogs in the 400 free relay with a time of 4:03.85. TK-Hastings finished second despite the team of Mindy Warner, Brandi Sutfin. Chelsey Strumberger. and Audrey Hoag setting a new school record in 4:05.16. Strumberger was a part of three of the Trojans' five victories. She won the 200-yard individual medley in 2:30.54, the 100-yard butterfly in 1:10.87, and teamed up with Kayla Romanak. Warner, and Sutfin to win the 200-yard freestyle relay in 1. 18. " Other winners for the Trojans were Kyieigh Sheldon in the diving with a score of 189.60. and Audrey Hoag with a time of :08.66 in the 100-yard backstroke. The,Bulldogs won seven of the 12 events, including three of the first four. Brittney Smith. 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SMARTLINE 888-871-8900 Enter 5 digit PC# for detailed property information �Page 22 - Thursday. November 10 2005 - The Hasting? Banner Halberts answer questions of nitrate contamination in Johnstown Township by Jon (iiimbec Staff Writer A cross section of disgruntled residents in Johnstown Township were on hand for the Township Board Meeting Wednesday to ask the Township Board to act on a request sub nutted by Jeff VanNonwick. VanNortw ick and others arc asking the board to adopt a resolution which would, in VanNonwick *s words, “exercise ownership over the Right to Farm Act.” However, after more than two hours ot dis­ cussion. the board took no action on VanNonwick *s request. The issue in dispute involves an LLC. or “factor) farm." operating in the count), which VanNonwick and others sa>. pollutes their water supplies “We want the township to send a message to Lansing and others that we do not w ant our water polluted. We don’t want water we can't drink, water we can’t bath in. water we can’t swim in." VanNonw ick said. VanNonwick admitted that the gesture is largly symbolic, but it would alert Lansing that the Right to Farm Act is creating more problems than it is solving." he said. In essence, the Right to Farm Act was insti­ tuted in the ’90s by then Gov. John Engler. VanNonwick said. It was passed to fight against the urban sprawl that has developed over the years in which so many families are moving out into the country It was designed to protect farmers against frivilous lawsuits lirought on by indi­ viduals who may have built homes in farm country and then complained of the environ­ ment they chose to settle into. Chuck Wickham, another resident of the township, claims the LLC. which operates a large dairy farm in the township, is polluting the surrounding aquifer. “I sent out 20 tests." Wickham said. “xnd so tar I have only 13 returned. Of that 13 we had tested, seven came back with nitrate lev­ els over what the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) allows, which is 10 parts per million. “Five came back with nitrates detected, but under the level allowed by the DEQ. In one there was no nitrates detected." he said. At issue. VanNonwick said, is the ability of area residents to force the LLC to make repa­ rations for the contaminated wells. The Right to Farm Act prevents residents from seeking reparations. Representatives of the Department of Environmental Quality were on hand at the meeting, but VanNonwick does not recognize their ability to speak to the issue at hand. “The DEQ is not qualified to speak to all the issues this involves." he said. “We just want the township to send a mes­ sage to Lansing. We realize it is only a sym­ bolic gesture, but it will serve to keep the con­ versation going. “The Right to Farm Act has stripped local ownership from having any meanful dialogue w ith the large corporate faimcrs. “If the township fails to pass this ordi­ nance. they will become culpable in these continued acts of pollution.’’ “I am not against farmers." Wickham said. “Not at all. I just want these large farms to be regulated so that they do not pollute “I am for the farmer, but when they arc­ starting to contaminate the water we are look ing al a much larger problem and one that will grow larger with time. “They are overusing the land and abusing it" Frederick Halbert disputed many of the comments by VanNonwick and Wickham. “I have heard the term ’factory farm’ used a number of times." he said. “I don't know what that means. My family is third genera­ tion farming here. My grandfather farmed here and my father farmed here. There is a road near here named Halbert Road." “The cause of high levels of nitrates can be varied." he said. “Il can be historical If you go just north of the map that was placed up here tonight, there is another area of high nitrate levels and it is not land that is farmed." Halbert said that his family owns some 3000 acres and farms 880 contiguous acres. Gold girls gather medals at cross country finals by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It was a golden day for the O-K Gold Conference's golden girls. The top five runners from the conference all finished in the top 20 at Saturday's Division 2 State Finals at Michigan International Speedway (MIS) in Brooklyn. The O-K Gold’s quintet of Caledonia's Andrea Schedlbauer. Thomapple Kellogg's Rebecca Winchester. Way land's Jessica Armstrong, and South Christian's Lon and Kelsey Burgess all earned all-state honors by finishing in the top 30. As a team South Christian finished second to Grand Rapid? Christian. Rw juniors Winchester and Armsintng. and senior Lori Burgess, the day presented a chance to add state medals to their already impressive resumes, but the Caledonia sopho­ more bested them all in her first race at MIS finishing in seventh place with a time of IK minutes 20.45 seconds. “She is a determined girl.” said Caledonia girls’ coach Ellen Dykstra-Wilcox of Schedlbauer. "determined to do her best, determined to excel, and determined to work. "I kept emphasizing, go out slow, you can't take off fast with most of these girls." First time stale qualifiers are often intimi­ dated by the large pack. A total of 251 runners were involved in the Division 2 girls' race. After only 800-meters. Dykstra-Wilcox was starting to doubt her own advice. Schedlbauer was about 50 runners behind the leaders. Schedlbauer didn't doubt it. “I was like. yes. I’d better do that 'cause otherwise I'd die." said Schedlbauer. By the mile mark. Schedlbauer had made her way into the top 20. As the runners entered the stadium for the final straight-away she was in seventh place. “I felt great at the mile and especially at the two-mile." said Schedlbauer. "The goal was to keep moving up." Winchester had her own goal in mind, a new TK school record. After the race. TK head coach Tammy Benjamin kept Winchester’s time a secret to her until just before it was time to have her third slate medal placed around her neck. Winchester finished 11 th in 18:29.80. a new TK school record. She was 14th as a freshman and 17th last season at the state meet. Winchester was happy for her conference rivals'friends. "1 thought it was cool." she said. “It was fun. especially because everyone did so well." Armstrong was eighth in 18:24.95 with Lori Burgess 118:25.25) right on her heels at the finish. Kelsey Burgess was 20th in 18:47.25. one of only four freshmen girls in Fall PROJECT Round-up 7847 20” & 10°° 40“ **FREE** 27” RCA With ANY Pole Barn PACKAGE PURCHASE the top 30 in Division 2. The Burgess girls led South Christian to its second place finish with 164 points. Grand Rapids Christian was first with I08. Forest Hills Northern stole the third spot with 2I8 points. Winchester and Schedlbauer hope to be back next year, as do Caledonia sophomore Luke Taylor and junior Justin Kucharczyk. It was the second trip to the stale finals for Taylor and the first for Kucharczyk. Taylor finished 38th in die Division 2 boys’ race with a lime of 16:19.35 and Kucharczyk was 148th in 17:16.10. “I’m definitely really happy, though I’m a little disappointed I didn't get all-stale. We've got a tough division.” said Taylor Taylor did inch closer to all-state honors, after finishing 73rd last year in 17:02. “It was definitely easier this lime, because I knew where the spots were and ’cause I knew when you come across the ‘jack (into the stadium) there's still a long way to go." said Taylor. "I knew when to start my kick and when to pick up the pace." That’s knowledge Kucharczyk will have going into next year. “1 think I psyched myself out." said Kucharczyk. “I think I was overconfident tfiat I was going to break 17 minutes, but there’s next season. Finishing in under 17 minutes is a great time, but even St. Johns’ Pat Schafer who fin­ ished in 17 minutes flat had to settle for 114th place in the Division 2 boys’ race. The Division 2 races turned out to be the most exciting of the day. Bloomfield Hills Lahser sophomore Erin LaFave went diving across the finish line to try and get in front of Monroe Jefferson jun­ ior Bckah Smeltzer in the girls' race, but Smeltzer prevailed in the closest race anyone in the stadium could remember. Smeltzer's time of 17:43.95 w as five hundredths of a sec­ ond better than LaFave’s. 17:44.00. Holland Christian* sophomore Brooke Eilers was third in 17:55.75. Comstock Park junior Jazmine Ford fourth in 1800.95. Gaylord senior Thercseann Zimmerman fifth in 18:15.05. and Chelsea junior Amanda Mckenzie sixth in 18:17.30. Spring Lake sen­ ior Megan Josey broke up the Gold pack near the front with her tenth place time of 18:27.05. The top four boys’ times across all four divisions went to runners in the highly antici­ pated Division 2 race. Dexter won its fourth consecutive boys’ title with junior Dan Jackson leading the way in 15:30.40. The Dreadnaughts finished with just 95 points. Bloomfield Hills Lahser was second with 130 and Flint Powers Catholic third with 180. Cedar Springs' senior Landon Peacock nearly led from wire-to-wire. finishing first in 15:09.50. “1 was beating him coach." Tay lor excited­ ly said to Caledonia boys' coach Ben Thompson after the race. “The first 50 meters 1 was beating him." Corunna senior Patrick Grosskopf was sec­ ond in 15:18.55. and Petoskey senior Van Tate third in 15:24.80. The next best boys' lime of the day came in the Division I race where Kalamazoo Central’s Ryan Grau crossed the finish line in 15:34.25. Saline's Eileen Creutz had the best girls' time of the day. She won the Division I race in 17:41.0. The Clarkston girls and Pinckney boys won Division I championships Saturday after­ noon. “Much of the land is utMidcd or wetlands." he said. “I emphathisc with those who are con­ cerned about the quality of their water." he said. “This has been very stressful for me. I grew up here. 1 have friends here. I drink the same water and I have the same concerns that others have." Halbert said that VanNonwick likes to say that he is a member of the Sierra Club. "Well, guess what." he said, “so am I." Halbert said his operation has 1350 dairy cows. “1 read in the paper that we had 26(M) dairy cows. I don’t know where that figure came from." Eric Pessell. Director of Environmental Health for the Barry/Eaton Health Department, said that he g *1 not have an asnwer to the question of where the high lev­ els of nitrates originates. He said the answer, in part, may be found in a study of the aquifer which lays beneath the ground in that area "Don't think of the aquifer as a lake or a pond." Pessell said. “Il is moving, up to two feet a day. And it carries particles with it. including nitrates." The answer he said was to dig deeper wells because tests have shown that there is clear water at deeper levels. Julie Kirkwood, a representative of the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) said that her organization sets standards that all farms, large and small must meet. She explained that all farms, called Consentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) must apply for a permit to operate. The size of the farm dictates the level of c<»mpliance each farm must meet. “We have annual reviews and they must provide complete records." she said. “Plus, we conduct on site inspections to test the soil for contaminants." Halbert said that they have been tested three times in the last two years and have been in compliance every time. "We have six wells on our property.” he said “We have tested every well and all six arc within the accepted levels of nitrates.” Kirkwood said every farm operates under a Comprehensive Nutrient managarment Plan (CNMP) “We check to sec that they have a balance between production and use." she said "The farm must have a plan in place for spreading (manure) appropriately, a plan for spreading at optimal times, they must show they have a plan to reduce and eliminate risks to water sources, and they must have an emergency plan in place to handle any problem that might arise." She said that soil and manure samples are routinely taken to insure compliance. W'ickham said he was not “pointing fin­ gers" at the Halbert Farms. “I just want to know why I can't drink my water." he said. High levels of nitrates in waler are espe­ cially dangerous to pregnant women and chil­ dren." Kirkwood said. It ufffccts the ability of red blood cells to carry oxygen, effectively causing a type of suffocation due to lack of oxygen in an acutely poisoned person. “Halbert Farms is in compliance with DEQ requirements." she said. A member of the audience asked if the Halbert Farms have met those accepted levels of compliance for every test conducted. “Yes." she said. Thornapple Kellogg junior Rebecca Winchester (right) runs past Lapeer East sen­ ior Hannah Stone near the two-mile mark of Saturday's Division 2 state finals race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Winchester set a new TK record with her 11th place time of 18 minutes 29 80 seconds. (Photo by Brett Bremer) � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-11-17.pdf 03e0bb60cf209a57d5c4735eab2b4931 PDF Text Text Joyce Weinbrecht receives honor State govt, still ignores the problem Saxons tame the Tigers See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 5 See Story on Page 20 HASTINGS PUBLIC LI8RAKI 121 S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Hl 490Si I Hl The Hastings Thursday. November 17, 2005 VOLUME 152, No 46 PRICE 50C Judge rules PUD isn’t a PUD Suit against city goes back to the drawing board Needy ill of the wort within the trav­ eled pnrtoM at the downtown .nets <S_t wee «*«Med to be performed ex pat of this year's DOA Strasscepe project is <My foe sooth leg of Jefferson Street immediaialy adjacent to the Center­ ; J«??erKja Mreet uweraeewo® fcsuBat djyto »traffic. The ocecme croamh si bcaJKe wiH hevc cured retfickiiMly by the end of this week TO wirttatal traffic fends and allow this tat tasraeci don lo be reopened to motor vehicles. The contractors cootittuc to wort o© / aacet Bgfe p^e'taX and other wart ootude of the traveled rndwajra. As bn been the case throughout the deration of (he streetscape project, access continue* to be maintainod to aB of the btataswa and facilities in the downtown area. All of the public parting Iota mania open and accessible. Court and Chercb Streets are now open to traffic throughout their entire length. Gtf Mna*rMT ManafMti eaid, “We dating thia conacniction project, aad look forward lo enjoying the ODA ttnetacape isaprweinents for many years to come.” HHSthespifi to do comedy Hastings High School's drama students will being the updned version of the 1937 comedy'You Cart TMe it With Yoe'by Moca Hart and George Kaufman to the stage Thursday, ftiday and Saturday, Nov. 17. IB and T9. Director is Todd WilbnL Starring in the production are Isaak Ramsey. Zak Fay. Jason Bias, Emily Benningfield, Casey Johnson, Kazzi Mikolajczyk. Jessaca Mikolajczyk, Tess Nugent. Kevin Teykx, Nick Lancaster, Anna Symonds, Jetaca Roper. Hjwxtah Buckles, Becky Hiii. .•osn rrcncn, irameue otower. urns ; While, Miranda Fay. Alex Neil. Seth Beduhn and Nate Hodges. The crew includes Maggie Buehl. Lexi Meaneil. Jennifer Madson. Sarah Phillips. Sarah Symonds, Hannah Care. Amanda MacQueen and Marion Christensen. Stage manager is Alyssa Meaneil and lighting director is Bob Dickinson. •You Can't Take It With You' win be presented in the Hastings High School Lecture Hall at 7 pjn. on each of the three evenings. Two library events set this weekend The Hastings Public Library will have two special events this weekend. Friday night. Nov. IB, win mart the first 'in-house' concert, featuring Jan IKrist She will perform at 7:30 p.m. and a $10 donation is suggested. She writes and performs. Please bring a comfortable chair. The Narnia Event is planned for Saturday. Nov. 19 at 10 a.m.. celebrating the soon to be released ''Chronicles of Narnia’ movie with games, food and fun. Tnis free event is for children second grade and up and is ope;; to all. Service planned for Thanksgiving Chaplain Gale Kragt o. Pennock, Hospital will speak a: the annua. Hastings Area Thanksgiving Service at 7 See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 Barabra Schondelmayer by Jon Gambee Staff Writer When is a PUD not a PUD? When the judge says so. That’s what happened in Barry County­ Circuit Judge James Fisher’s court room Nov. 10. as he ruled on a dispute between eight Hastings properly owners and the city. In dispute is the city’s establishment of a planned unit development (PUD) between State Street and Court Street, from Market Street to Broadway. Through their attorney. Bradley K. Monon of Charlotte, the eight plaintiffs were seeking a summary disposition motion and for sanctions against the City of Hastings. Fisher denied the motion on the grounds that a PUD simply does not exist. Told that the city itself was using the term PUD to describe the area in question. Judge Fisher stated. "They can call it anything they want, it’s not a PUD." The original complaint was filed in March 2005 in Barry County Circuit Court, and it asked the court to vacate the Court Street PUD Ordinance No. 382. which was adopted by the City of Hastings in May 2004. The plaintiffs maintained that their request to rezone their property was ignored by the Hastings City Planning Commission by vo: ing to suspend action at that time. They con­ tend that the City of Hastings zoning code requires the Planning Commission to sched­ ule a public hearing and make a report to the Administrator of library’s job status unclear by David T. Young Editor A new Hastings PpWju Library may also bring with it a new Library Board and before too long, a new administrator. The relationship between Barbara Schondelmayer, the administrator of the past 20 years, and the current Library Board, came into question Monday night during the Hastings City Council meeting. Hastings Charter Township Supervisor Jim Brown presented council members with rec­ ommendations about the library’s future in the wake of the wildly successful fund drive to establish a new facility near City Hall on East State Street. He presented recommenda­ tions to expand Library' Board membership from five to nine and talked about the group’s meetings. One of the points in his presentation was about Schondelmayer, in which he wrote. “Mrs. Schondelmayer has been the head librarian and administrator for the past 20 years. She can help make a smooth transition starting now through the building phase and hiring phase of her replacement. To consider anyone else for this position, during this time, would be inappropriate and counter produc­ tive. not to mention a total lack of good faith support for her contribution during these 20 years.’’ Schondelmayer. in a letter to Mayor Bob May. Brown and Rutland Township Supervisor Jim Carr, announced her intention to retire at the end of 2007 and said she wants to continue in her post until the new library is constructed and up and running. The project is expected to start next spring to replace the current building on Church Street, which has been deemed too old and not big enough to handle expanding library programs and serv­ ices. “1 would highly suggest you take her rec­ ommendations to heart." Brown told the council. Schondelmayer was reluctant to talk about any questions about her position and the situ­ ation. “There has been discussion between me and the Library Board." she said. "1 don’t really want to say anything until it's resolved." Library Board President Brenda Teegardin said. "I’m not at liberty to talk about it al this point. We’ve been talking with Barb about some concerns she’s raised. We’re not at me point where we can make a statement pub­ licly." Teegardin. in answer to the comment made by Brown at Monday night's meeting, added. “No one else is being considered (for the library administrator’s job) at this point." Schondelmayer has been library adminis­ trator in Hastings since 1985. Her annual salary, effective last July, is $47,000. Brown also read other recommendations concerning the new library to the council Monday night. In the proposed reorganization of the Library Board, it is being recommended that See LIBRARY, page 2 City Council within 75 days after submission of their application. The code also requires the City Council to either approve, deny or modify a rezoning request within 60 days from the date of receiving the Planning Commission’s report The residents charged that the inaction of the Planning Commission and the City Council violated their rights of due process. The lesidents also charge that their applica­ tion fees were never returned. Instead, they say. the city preceded to establish its own PUD for die properties in question. Moiton argued that the conditions required in the establishment of a PUD were not met See PUD, page 2 Downtown appearance ordinance criticized New prosecutor on the job New Barry County Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor Pratt is on the job this week after offi­ cially being sworn in Monday afternoon by Circuit Judge James Fisher. Nakfoor Pratt was appointed by Fisher to replace Gordon Shane McNeill, who resigned to get into the pharmacy business in Nashville. She had been an assistant prosecutor for the last 12 years in Allegan County. by David T. Young Editor A proposed ordinance to set design stan­ dards for buildings in the Hastings downtown business district had its first reading by the City Council Monday night, and the new -'casurt doesn't appear to have clear sailing i. ahecd. LocJ businessman Nathan Bolthouse, besides pausing the appearance of Hastings, raised some objections to government dictat­ ing what the downtown should look like. “1 look the town over day and night and it looks very good.” Bolthocse said, “it s a nice looking town and a good plat? to shop... But it needs more than beauty, it need: diversity. More than just one look adds to the character “We’re try ing to get people lo come imc See DOWNTOWN, page 2 "You Can’t Take it with You” opens tonight The Hastings High School cast of 'You Cant Take It with You" is ready to take to the stage at the high school's lecture hall tonight. Tickets are available at the door. Performances are scheduled lor 7 p.m. Thursday. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 17,18 and 19 Directed by Todd Willard, this play tells the story of a family whose members may put the "dys" into dysfunctional, or do they’ �Pag* 2 - Thursday. November 17. 2005 - The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEF continued from front paq p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, at Hastings As.«embly of God Church. Sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association, the service will include area clergy in different parts of the program. The praise team from Hastings Assembly of God will lead worship during the evening. Special music will be provided by the St. Rose Men's Chorus and the Rev. Rich Moore of Hope United M*thodist Church. A special offering will be taken to bene­ fit the Hastings Fresh Food Initiative and Love Inc. of Barry County. Hastings Assembly of God is located at 1674 West State Road. Will Winterfest be back in <06? An organizational meeting with the intention of bring back the Gun Lake Winterfest will be held from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at the Bay Pointe Inn & Restaurant. Tne Gun Lake WinterFest, if the group’s plans are successful, would be Feb. 17-19, which also the same dales as the DNR Free Fishing Weekend and Bay Pointe’s Winter Recreation Weekend. “So it makes sense to piggy-back on these already scheduled events,” a spokesperson said. Between now and then, area people are asked to brainstorm a list of activities that might help make a great winter festival, such as an ice sculpture contest, chili cook­ off. children’s carnival, teen dance and of course, the Polar Bear Dip. Anyone intended in helping to organize this event is urged to to pass this informa­ tion along. Free dinner set for Thanksgiving Larry and Margaret Hollenbeck, with the help of volunteers, once again will prepare and host a special Thanksgiving dinner, as they have for many years. The meal is open to anyone who wishes to attend at noon Thursday, Nov. 24. at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Margaret will be baking between 35 to 40 honemade pies and Larry will £ baking about the same number of loavcjjif home­ made bread for the Thanksgivin^athcrir.g. Of course, the menu will feature turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing and all the trim­ mings, including green bean salad. There is no charge for the meal, but a | free-will offering may be given by those who wish to contribute toward the cost. About 200 people attended the event last year. Besides individuals and couples, the Hollenbecks welcome families, too. Sometimes large families gather for the day and don't have room to celebrate in a small home or apartment so they attend the annu­ al feast at the church instead. To help with planning the meal, the Hollenbecks ask that people make reserva­ tions by calling the church office at 945i 9574 or ca'.ling them at home, 945-4701. Historical Society will meet tonight The Barry County Historical Society will hold its next meeting at the Hastings Elks Club at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday, Nov. 17) with Hastings Economic Development Director Daryle Benjamin-Forbes as speak­ er. Benjamin Forbes earned a bachelor of I psychology degree from Spring Arbor University, and has 22 years experience in community development. She spent 7 1/2 years in Kalamazoo as community planning and development director before coming to Hastings. Her responsibilities here are both community development director and zon­ ing administrator. Benjamin Forbes will be speaking about her responsibilities in office as well as pos­ sible ways she can assist the society in find­ ing a suitable ’home.” World War F Veterans Books are still available at the Veterans Affairs office, as well as at this meeting "Jess.- the Hand-Carved Goose" is usual­ ly on display in the window of Gilmore's Jewelers, and raffle tickets arc available then* as well as at the meeting Thursday. ‘Help for Holidays’ sign-ups to begin “Help for the Holidays” is the coordina­ tion of Christmas baskets for Barry County residents by Love Inc., in cooperation with the Salvation Army. Those needing help this Christmas can fill out the necessary application al Love Inc. of Barry County between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. weekdays. First time applicants need to bring their driver's license and Social Security cards of the family when they apply. Those who have signed up in previ­ ous years should just bring their picture IDs People who are unable to come into the office during regular office hours should call Love Inc. at 269/948-9555 to arrange other possibilities. Individuals or groups interested in “adopting” a family needing help can call Love Inc. weekdays during office hours. Love Inc. of Barry County has been involved in coordinating local Christmas baskets since 1985. Flu vaccine now available to all Flu vaccine is now available to all citi­ zens at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, comer of West Woodlawn Avenue and North Broadway. Flu shots will be given M the health department from 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays, Nov. 21 and 28. Hu shots cost $25 each, $30 for penumonia vaccinations and $20 for tetanus shots. Those who go to the clinics for their shots should wear clothing that can enable easy access to their arms. Film on Wal-Mart reset for Nov. 20 The documentary film “Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Prices," will be shown at about 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, at the United Church of Wayland. The movie, which originally was to be shown last Sunday, but had to be post­ poned, will start just after regular services, which start at 11 a.m. The church is located on East Superior Street, next to Steeby Elementary, not tor west from the high school. Those coming from Barry County can simply take Bass Road or 135th Avenue all the way into the city and the church will be on the right Thomapple Wind Band concert set The Thomapple Wind Band will per­ form three concerts this season, in celebra­ tion of its 10th anniversary. > । Conceit dates will be Dec. 4,2005, 29, 2006, nd March 12,2006z «The Thomapple Wind Band, under the direction of Dave Macqueen and Hariand Nye, is a non-profit group deri|p|Mifi enrich the lives of its members and thfaM rounding community There is no fcdflgk other than donations received at CheSE certs. The band’s remaining rehearsals ’ from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Nov. 17 and Dec. 1, in the Hastings High School band room. Rehearsals will continue. No audi­ tions are necessary. The wind band invites any post Mgh school age musician to come and share in this musical experience. Even string instru­ ments arc encouraged to come give this a try. Although all instrumentation is wel­ come, the band needs percussion and clar­ inet players. The first concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, will feature "old and new but nothing blue," says director Macqueen. A song combining Jingle Bells and Stars and Stripes will be featured, along with guest appearances from Fust United Methodist vocal choir, and organist, Mark Doster. For more information or to borrow an instrument call Kim Domkc 945-9181 or Dave Macqueen at 945-8832. •vnnstmas rast set for Dec. 10-11 Historic Chariton Park's tum-of-tbe-cen­ tury village park will be the setting for the annual celebration of “Of Christmas Past," a recreation of the sights, sounds, tastes and activities of the late 1800s. The weekend activities will be held Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 10 and 11, from noon to 5 p.m. Visitors are invited to stroll through the village's shops and homes as the "residents* prepare for the holidays. Adults and children are welcome to try their hands at traditional crafts and orna­ ments. including hand-dipped candles. Volunteer artisans will demonstrate their skills to the village buildings. Everyone is encouraged to sample tradi­ tional holiday fare, wassail, and fresh roast­ ed chestnuts. St. Nicholas reminds all the good girls and boys to bring their Christmas wishes and all parents to bring their cam­ eras when they visit the old fashion saint. There will be Dulcimer music in the church on Sunday. Dec. 11. Handmade ornaments by students from area elementary schools win decorate the villages' homes, stores and church. The gift shop will feature an array of holiday toys, games and keepsakes for all ages. Admission to Christmas Past is $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 5 to 12. There is no additional cost for crafts. For more information about the “Of Christmas Past” celebration, call Charlton Park at (269) 945-3775 or visit the website www.charltonpark.org DOWNTOWN, continued from page 1 town, but Hastings is supported by Hastings residents, that's where most of the money is coming from “ He suggested each of the council members check with at least Five local downtown busi­ ness owners and sec what they think. He added he is not in favor of a more restrictive ordinance. “Hastings looks good. Thai's been accom­ plished without this ordinance.” he said. Anne Ellis, owner of Anne's Health Foods, said she believes it's a great idea to try to pre­ serve the historical character of the communi­ ty. but she’s not sure she'd support a law requiring it. She cited the restriction in the historic Heritage Hill district in Grand Rapids. “You can't change landscaping without going lo the board in the Heritage Hill dis­ trict.” she said. Councilman David Mclntryc acknowl­ edged some local merchants arc concerned about “micro-management of the downtown.” Bob Dickinson, owner of the State Ground Coffee House, asked the council to inform business owners whenever it considers or adopts an ordinance that will affect them. Hastings Township Supervisor Jim Brown, who also owns a number of downtown build­ ings. said he appreciates the city’s efforts to preserve the historical appearance of the downtown and said it’s important to “appreci­ ate your responsibility to your neighbor. “There arc people trying to create places like this (Hastings)... These (provisions in the proposed ordinance) arc just guidelines, not regulations. I can live with this and I think we should give it a try. As a business property owner, I think it’s worthwhile.” The proposed ordinance’s design standards would apply in cases of newly constructed non-residential b iddings that require building permits. The second reading of the proposed ordi­ nance is scheduled for the next council meet­ ing at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Nov. 28. after which the council could adopt it. In other business at Monday night’s meet­ ing. the council: • Returned to the Barry County Facilities and Property Committee a request for fourhour parking in the square around the court­ house to better accommodate ,people serving for jury duty. Current city regulations limit parking to two hours. Councilman David Jasperse said a previous proposal called for three hours and he said he’s not convinced four hours is needed. City Manager ieff Mansfield said the fourhour limit near the courthouse “would be somewhat of a challenge'to enforce." Councilman Donald Tubbs said he prefers a pass system in which jurors could have some indication of who they arc to make them exempt from two-hour parking regulations. PUD, continued from page 1--------------------by the City. He argued that a zoning ordinance requires that the property included in a PUD “must be under single ownership or control, such that there is a single person or entity having responsibility for completing the project in conformity with article 90-668(bx6).“ Morton asked Judge Fisher to rule in favor of his clients based on the fact the properties are not owned by the city under single own­ ership or control and th* PUD had been cre­ ated and approved using} illegal procedures. Instead. Fisher ruled” the entire point of contention moot, in thatpo PUD exists. Fisher ordered another public hearing by the Planning Commission in which the resi­ dents can apply for their land to be rezoned. He then ordered that theiCity Council make a determination on their *ication. During the hearing. Judge Fisher asked Morton if his clients had received notice of a hearing at which the city voted to rezone their property in accordance with the PUD. Morton admitted they had. Fisher ruled the city had moved the issue forward as a rezoning ruling, “which the city has a right to do." he said. The judge said the only responsibility the Zoning Commission bad was to hold a public hearing ind report to the city council for action. “That’s the process and they followed it." Fisher said. The judge said that his responsibility is to the point of law as it applies only and that was the basis of his decision. In clarifying his decision, the judge wrote. “The title Court Street PUD’ is somewhat misleading in that the action of the city coun­ cil established a zoning district in which any new rezoning will have lo be made as a PUD. “The action of the council did not establish a planned unit development, it established an area within which any rezoning must be via a PUD "A city may establish any zoning district it chooses, so long as it follows procedures in its ordinance and in state enabling legisla­ tion.” He also said he believes nearby parking lots arc available for all-day parking. Tubbs said the old City Hall lot “is almost never full, even though it has lots of cars.” Councilman Frank Campbell said the city could try the request for a <M)-day trial period. However, council unanimously voted to send the request to staff and the county com­ mittee. seeking, more information. ‘ ’ • Held a public hearing on establishing a special assessiMMt district at the smith end of Jefferson Street to install sewer. Council agreed to the district and it has been suggested Paul Tucnesscn can do the work cheaper than city crews. The sewer will serve two more residences. • Approved a joint planning agreement with Rutland and Hastings townships and appointed Jeff Mansfield. David Jasperse and James Wiswell to serve on the special panel of the three municipalities. • Was informed by Barry County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Julie DeBoer the annual Holiday Festival Parade will be at 2 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 3, with essentilly the same route planned. • Received and placed on file the annual audit report from Plante & Moran. • Approved a request from SLS. on behalf of Consumers Energy, to install energy moni­ toring wells. • Agreed to a proposed amendment to per­ mit the City-County Airport lo spend up lo $5,000 for expenses without official council or County Board approval. • Approved the city’s contract with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for a $213,000 grant to <und environmental cleanup at the new library site. • Approved the scope of work and conTact for consultant sevices for preparation of a comprehensive community plan, which Jasperse likened to na master plan, with JJR of Ar»ii Aihor. • Was told by DeBoer there will be an open house at 2 p.m Friday at the Courts & l-aw Building to honor Allie Smith on her retire­ ment after 17 years as market master for the local Fanners Market. • Was informed by Director of Public Services Tim Girrbach that a a second round of leif pickup will be held, starting in the Second Ward, because of the late descent of k-aves from trees this fail. Girrbach also told the council the DEQ wants the city to do a better job control ing the recreation vehicle dum station. Campbell then said this is another example of the state and federal governments' unfund­ ed mandates and said he's an active traveler and has noticed these kinds of monitoring problems all over the country. Joyce Weinbrecht receives honor as Historical Society Life Member by Jon Gambee ' Staff Writer The Barry County Historical Society has conferred on Joyce Weinbrecht the honor of Life Member. Weinbrecht joined the society in 1979 and has served in nearly every capacity possible, including nearly three terms as president. She has been almost continuously on the Board of Directors and is presently publicity chairper­ son. She was the recipient of the Distinguished Member Award in 1989 and remains a fountain of information about things historical in the area. Weinbrecht was raised in the Woodland area, but lived with her husband Frank in New Mexico for a time before returning to Barry County in 1954. She was active in the Carlton Center Grange and was installed as ns master in 1965. She won first place at the State Grangers Convention in 1962 with an oil painting of a rural scene. Five years late* she won a third place award for an oil paintir.g at the national convention at Syracuse. New York. At the same convention, her son Frark Jr. won a third palcc award with a drawing. While working with the Grange. Weinbrecht also was a 4-H leader. In the mid-1960s, she started working at the County Medical Facility (now Thomapple Manor). By 1970. she had earned an a*.;ociaie's degree with honors from Kellogg Community College with a major in nursing. She later earned a bachelor of science degree and then a master's degree in public adminis­ tration. She moved to Provincial House (now Tr.idcrcarc) into an administrative position and stayed for 11 years before retiring. She was listed in tlx: book “Who’s Who In Nursing.” Weinbrecht look an active part in the restoration of the 120-year-old organ in the Emmanuel Episcopal Church and served as sales representative and treasurer for the Historical Society group that produced the 1985 Barry County Book. She was also active Joyce Weinbrecht shows the certificate as a Life Member she received Tuesday afternoon from the Barry County Historical Society. in the Genealogy Society. For more than 20 years she was active in the American Legion Auxiliary and was a member of the VFW. She held several offices there, as well as working on the Memorial Ix»y parades and taking a leading role in the Veterans’ fourth of July activities. She husband had several foster chil­ dren over tie* years, as well as raising three children of their own. Starting in 1991. Weinbrecht became involved producing in ibe “From Time To Time" articles for the Hastens Banner, an activity which continues today. She. spent sev­ eral years a Veteran Affairs Officer for Barry County. More recently, she spent endless bourse working on the book on “Barry County Veterans of the World War II Era. co-chairing the project with Nyla Nye. In 2001 she was awarded “Senior Citizen of the Year" by the Barry County Commission on Aging. New Health Dept, medical director hired Robert Schirmer. M.D.. has been appointed medical director for the Barry -Eaton District Health Department in an announcement by James Schnackenberg. director. Dr. Schirmer joins the agency from Pfizer Inc., where he was the medical director Prior to his work at Pfizer., he practiced internal medicine in Hasting*. Dr. Schirmer is a grad­ uate of Wayne Stnte School of Medicine, board certified in internal medicine, and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Schirmer lives in Hastings with his wife. Georgette, and has two grown daughters. Megan and Margaret. The medical director will provide medical oversight of the agency 's public health pro­ motion and protection programs, establish medical care operations, provide medical per­ spective and leadership in emergency response activities of the agency, sene as liai­ son to the local medical community, and pro­ mote the development and implementation of partnerships and collaborations to provide effective community-based public health senices. Schnackenberg indicated that since the retirement of Dr. Edwin Larkin in 1996. the Health Department had been contracting with Ingham County for medical director services. "However, an on-staff physician brings us ihc capacity to more fully address emerging disease issues, enhance our emergency pre­ paredness planning, and to support the needs of our growing community primary care prac­ tice. Health Connections. “The Barry-Eaton District Health Department is very pleased to announce the arrival of Dr. Robert Schirmer. This addition to our agency will enable us to continue to grow and enrich the lives of our community.” LIBRARY, continued from page 1-----------five representatives from the city of Hastings, including one from the council, two from Rutland Township and two from Hastings Township, sit on a nine-member board. Each would serve staggered thrcc-ycar terms. The board would be expected to meet in a much more public venue than in the past, per­ haps in a meeting room in the new facility. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 17. 2005 - Page 3 Progressive Democrats hear presentation on media bias by Brett Bremer Staff Writer As if a screening of Robert Greenwald’s 2004 video documentary "Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch’s War on Journalism" wasn't enough to boil the blood of members of the Progressive Democrats of West Michigan (PDWM). J-Ad Graphics news editor David T. Young added fuel to the fire with a presen­ tation on media bias at the local level. "Be as radical as you’d like.’ program committee chair Patricia Wilson told Young prior to the screening of the film at the group’s monthly meeting Tuesday night in Middleville. The film focuses on the conser­ vative bias of the Murdoch-owned Fox News Channel. Young didn’t need to be spurred on. "Right now. I have no use for the Democratic Party or the Republican Party.” said Young. "I’m not a liberal. I’m a bomb­ throwing leftist, only I don't throw bombs." The Progressive Dems is a new organiza­ tion for Democrats and Progressives living in or near Barry County. Michigan, says the organization’s website (www.pdwm.org). PDWM is affiliated with the Progressive Democrats of America (PDA). "Last April. 12 of us were so depressed after the election we thought about leaving the (Democratic) party and going to Canada." said Roselle Havens, one of the PDWM’s founding members. "Joining the Republican party was out of the question.” Thai group of 12 formed the organization, which has doubled in size since its inception. Young told the more than two dozen who showed up. "The crucial point of all this is that a lot of people talk about bias, but they don’t really know what bi is is. Most people who talk about bias and say someone is biased basically mean that ’I don’t agree with you’.” Over the course of his presentation. Young sent harsh criticism toward the Grand Rapids press and WOOD-TV 8 in Grand Rapids. "The debate that’s going on is so one-sided in West Michigan, the same as we saw on Fox (in the video presentation) is happening here in our own back yard." He didn't spare his own organization, pub­ lishers of the Hastings Banner. Reminder. Lakewood News. Maple Valley News, and Sun and News. "I arn biased and I’m proud of it." he said. "If you don’t have a point of view, if you don’t have ideas, if you don’t think, you’re part of the problem.” Young said that there have been many times over the course of his 33 years in jour­ nalism when he’s had to bite his lip and cover people he didn't like and be fair. That is one of the key traits of any journalist. "We must be fair to the other point of view," he said. Young shared with the Progressive Dems a number of instances where he felt local media organizations had not been fair, where they had shown bias. Young criticized the beast he calls. "VanAnDeVos." Jay VanAndel. Richard DeVos. and their Alticor Corporation better formerly known as Amway. He called their organization little more than a pyramid scheme. "They only reason they’re still afloat is because somebody found a box of soap." he said. “We put up with it. Nobody is arresting them, and even worse the Grand Rapids Press does everything to protect them." He talked about Grand Rapids Press cover­ age. or the lack of it. for Betsy Flory, who ran against Third District Congressman Vem Ehlers He noted she was in a picture with Michigan Democratic Party Chairman Mark Brewer, but the Press did not even identify her. He argued that if Ehlers had been in a picture with GOP Chairwoman Betsy De Vos. his presence would have been noted. "They brushed her (Flory) aside. She was insignificant. She didn’t exist." "What arc we going to do about that?” he added. “I’m waiting to hear." shouted a member of the audience. Young said he believes modem American society has come lo regard incumbent politi­ cians as celebrities, so all they have to do is show up to "feel-good" nhoto-op events, such as ribbon cuttings and check presenta­ tions. and have their pictures taken to help their re-election campaigns. He acknowl­ edged that sometimes he has deliberately c.opped politicians out of photos, especially if they have nothing to do with the picture’s news value. "Oh, our state senator is here! Oh. our state representative!" said Young, mocking some journalists. "Some people think the very fact they showed up is important. It’s not. It’s crap. I don’t go any more. It’s not news — not until they let me ask the questions, but then it’s not going to be very nice.” Things didn’t turn out very nicely when Young questioned the Grand Rapids Press about comments made by former Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill about the case against Gordon Andrew Shaw, a Pennock Hospital employee accused of sex­ ual assault. "McNeill got on the air at Channel 8. and Channel 8 showed a mug shot of Gordon Andrew Shaw and said ‘why is Pennock still employing this man.’ who hadn't even been convicted," said Young. “Thank you. Channel 8. You ruined his (Shaw’s) life.” The charge against Shaw, which originally was first degree criminal sexual assault final­ ly was plea bargained down lo attempted fourth degree criminal sexual assault. "The Grand Rapids Press asked McNeill, ‘why would you plead this down?’’’ said Young. "McNeill told the great lie I still lose sleep over, that it’s pretty hard to gel a con­ viction when your local newspaper (the Banner) says that he’s innocent." The Banner editorial McNeill was refer­ ring to was published two weeks after the plea agreement was made. Young charged the Grand Rapids Press with printing a lie and not bothering to check the other side of the issue. "He lied to you and you didn't even bother checking with us.” Young said to the Press. Young acknowledged he told the editor and a staff writer he considers the daily newspaper a bunch of "corporate whore.*." “I’ve had several battles with them," said Young. "It’s an ongoing thing." Young criticized the Grand Rapids Press for the way it handled left-wing documentary Banner Editor David Young makes a gesture toward the Progressive Democrats sign, but it’s not dear why. film-maker Michael Moore's appearance at Fountain Street Church in Grand Rapids m 2004. People, including Young, were turned away from the church that seats more than 2.000. Young said the Grand Rapids Press story the following day said that hundreds of people showed up for his speech, which was promoting his film "Fahrenheit 911". Rather than what Moore said, the story commented largely on Moore's frumpy appearance, his trademark sweat shirt and baseball cap. "For the coup de gras, without reporting anything about what Moore had said, which is really the point here." said Young, "they ran out and interviewed Betsy DeVos exten­ sively about what they thought about his visit. Of course, she had all these horrible things to say. He’s the devil." Adding. “Bias plain and simple, nothing less," he held the Press wouldn’t even con­ sider interviewing a liberal if a conserva’ve speaker came to town to make a speech. Young thought the same of a pair of 2003 commentaries in the Grand Rapids Press' public pulse (letters to the editor) section, which turned out to be fonr letters from a GOP website. He wrote a lengthy letter to the Grand Rapids Press, which he read to the PDWM. uncovering the fact and charging that the people who claimed to write them actually had not. M Young’s letter was not .printed. Why? “Because 1 caught (them.” he said. Young told the Progressive Dems of the satisfaction he takes from catching public fig­ ures he believes aren't doing their jobs cor­ rectly and stopping the trend be secs of BarryCounty public officials appointing their suc­ cessors. Young works with Banner publisher Fred Jacobs on his weekly editorial, where some bias, or as Young might call it. thinking, is allowed. “Fred Jacobs is a conservative Republican with a strong libertarian streak in him. bless his heart." Appointments, or what Jacobs and Young have insisted as really “anointments.” can take voting rights out of the hands of the peo­ ple and candidates arc strengthened by their incumbent status. The real problem is that too Two Medicare presentations set for Dec. 9 Senior citizens who have questions on the new Medicare prescription drug coverage arc invited to either of two free presentations on the subject at 10 a.m. and al 2 p.m. Friday. Dec. 9. at the community room of Hastings City Bank. The Barry Community Foundation and Hastings City Bank will try to help local sen­ ior citizens make the best decision possible at both presentations. The Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Informational Conference is open to anyone who is interested in determining whether the which plan in Medicare Prescription Plan D is the best fit. The community room at Hastings City Bank is a handicapped accessible facility. Refreshments will be provided. Cathy Courtney. Barry County Medicare Medicaid Assistance program coordinator, from the Commission on Aging will be the featured speaker for the conference. After the presentation, there will be a question and answer session. Seating is limited to 100 per session. Those interested in attending this free informative meeting should call 945-0526 to make reser­ vations. For more information about the confer­ ence. please contact the Barry Community­ Foundation at (269) 945-0526 The side of the kitchen cabinet shows the damage done by the stray bullet. The path of the bullet was seven feet high. Residence damaged by stray bullet The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was called Tuesday, open­ ing day of firearm deer season, to investigate the report of a stray bullet that did damage to a home on Coals Grove Road in northern Barry County. The home owner reported the bullet trav­ eled through the siding in the garage, the kitchen wall, a kitchen cabinet and the oak trim on another cabinet. The damage was near the top of the cabinets that were mounted seven feet high on the wall. The DNR officers retrieved the bullet and cleared the three men who were hunting on the land with the owner’s permission. The} investigated for two houn but did not find the hunter who fired the shot. many people don’t mind. "Not here." Young said sparing the PDWM members, "but the vast majority of people, they don’t care. They just want lo be enter­ tained.” "I believe the two most important things we Americans can do to make this world a better place are to get off oil and turn off the television. "Most people who go to the polls want to get home to watch ’Survivor’ so they just push the ’R’ and go home." Young Kunes that attitude for the election and re-election of President George W. Bush. “We all agree we don’t like Bush," said Young of the audience. “He’s incompetent. He’s the worst president in our history.” “He’s not a bad guy. I met him back in Scott Coleman 1988. He was stumping for his dad in Allegan County when Reagan was leaving office He was very personable, likable, really he’s someone you would want to go out and have a couple of beers with and get in his truck." Young said the easiest way for local Democrats to cam political success would be to find candidates who arc more likable, -adding that most people still vote for govern­ ment officials the same way they voted for student council presidents back in high school. “My mother always told me. ‘you know why 1 like Democrats .’’” said Young. "‘Look at them fighting (at the national political conventions)’." Young said that for the first time since he’s been around Barry County he's seeing a gold­ en opportunity for the Democrats. He’s see­ ing people who are angry with the way things are going. He said he believes now is the time for more progressives to make their way into the political process, not what he called RHI­ NOS (Republicans In Name Only). “I’d like to see real Democrats." he said. “How close is it? I’m telling you that there is a ray of optimism, and it is just a ray.” Young urged the PDWM to get more active at the local level, but didn’t offer much more advice. “I don’t have a lot of solutions." said Young. “I wish I did. I'm a cynic. I'm sarcas­ tic and it’s because I’ve been watching this all these years. I’m an angry man. Some of my friends think I’m going off the deep end." Havens did say after Young’s presentation that the PDWM will be working hard begin­ ning in January to find candidates to run for local government. Lauren Azevedo Wendy’s Heisman selections announced at Hastings High Hastings High School’s Scott Coleman and Lauren Azevedo have been honored with a nomination for the coveted Wendy's High School Heisman Award. Presented in conjunction with the colle­ giate Heisman, this program celebrates the nation's top high school seniors who best exemplify a well-rounded 'citizen-scholarathlete. " Principal Tim Johnston nominated these two potential leaders for their academic apti­ tude. athletic talent and commitment to their communities. "We believe it’s important lo celebrate suc­ cess in all facets of life." said Johnston. "The Wendy's High School Heisman is the ultimate way to showcase students' diverse achieve­ ments for all to see." Created in 1994 through a partnership between Wendy's and the Heisman Memorial Trophy, the Wendy's High School Heisman program has rewarded youth excellence for 12 years. Azevedo and Coleman were nominated for this program based on the following accom­ plishments: Scott Coleman: Past class officer of the student council. National Honor Society vice president, member Business Professionals of America. Choir. Youth in Government, and captain of the basketball team, and has volun­ teered in numerous community activities. Class academic rank is No. 2 in grade point average with a 4.05. Lauren Azevedo: Class officer of Student Council. National Honor Society member, yearbook and ne * spaper. Key Club president. Pride and SADD dub member. Science Show team, participated in basketball. Equestrian Club, track and volunteer for numerous com­ munity activities. Class academic rank is No. 3 in GPA at 4.03. "These students are truly in a league of their own," said Archie Griffin. Ohio State University running back, the only two-time winner of the prestigious Heisman Memorial Trophy and program spokesperson 'Each student nominated for the award has gone above and beyond expectations to help those in need, enhance their education and pursue their dreams." To track a student's progress throughout the competition or to find out more about the pro­ gram. please log on to www.wendvsheisman.com. or call 1-800-244-5161. The two were nominated by a panel that included Principal Timothy Johnston. Assistant Principals Judith Johnson and Michael Schneiderhan. Ahletic Director Michael Goggins and counselors Lori Johnston. Bruce Krueger and Sheree Newell. The Wendy's High School Heisman pro­ gram is comprised of five phases — Nomination, state finalists, state winners, national finalists and national winners. Entries are initially evaluated by ACT assess­ ment during the state finalist and state winner phases and then passed on to a distinguished panel of judges. Twelve national finalists arc invited for an all-expense paid trip to New York City on Dec. 9-11, to participate in the Heisman weekend festivities. ESPN-2 will feature all 12 national finalists during the Wendy's High School Heisman awards ceremony that will air Dec. 11. Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers restaurants was founded in 1969 by Dave Thomas and is the third largest hamburger quick-service chain in the world, with nearly 6,600 restaurants in the United States. Canada and international markets �Page 4 - Thursday November 17. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Animal behavior has curious roots What’s happened to customer service? To the editor: On a recent afternoon I needed a plumbing pan to fix my bathroom commode (toilet), and headed to the hardware store with pan in hand. As 1 approached the plumbing depart­ ment. a gray haired man asked if he could help. I told him of my current leak in the com­ mode and how the part my son had purchased earlier in the day from another store was too large. He showed me another part, which he said was all 1 needed. Because it was one piece replacing the three pieces in my hand. 1 told him 1 did not understand. He repeated that the one part was all I needed. I tried to ask if it connected up to the parts left in the commode, he cut me off. Each time I tried to ask a question, he interrupted and raised his voice to a louder level. At one point I asked him to be a little patient with me because I was not a plumber. He said. “1 have been patient with you. and you're not getting it!" At this point. I started to cry and took the part he said 1 needed and ran upstairs to the checkout. The cashier asked if I was OK. so I told her how badly the man had treated me. The man checking out ahead of me said to the cashier that he could hear the guy in plumb­ ing yelling at me in the department where he was being helped. I'm writing because I want to know what has happened to customer service? I work in one of the grocery stores in town where I have been employed for five years. I work as a cashier, a bookkeeper a manager on duty and a customer service rep. 1 have had many situations where cus­ tomers did not understand what I was trying lo say or perhaps the customer was rude or obnoxious, however. I have never treated any of them the way I was treated. Does he not care that the purchase I was making was keeping him employed? We have a saying at my job that "customers are not an interruption to your job. customers are your jobI understand that there are days when all of us might not feel good, have problems at home or at work that might make us upset, sad. or even angry, but when we bold a job that involves people, we need to treat them with respect and dignity. Don't take your feel­ ings out on your customer. There is a passage in the Bible, para­ phrased. that suggests we "treat others as you would like to be treated." I hope the man in the plumbing department reads this and treats his customers better because he realizes how badly he treated me. Sherri Taggart. Hastings Dave Doozan hit the nail on the head To the editor: I was inspired after reading the excellent article by David Young in the Nov. 10 edition of the Hastings Banner, regarding Dave Doozen and his outrage at lawmakers about the assault on public education. I couldn't agree more, it is way overdue for a public school official to stand up and say what has been happening to our schools since 1981. the year Ronald Reagan was elected president. Pass the baton to me. Dave, I'll take it lo lhe root of the problem: The Pro-Life movement. Pro-Life movement? That is quite a stretch isn't it? Bear with me. More than one-eighth (13%) of Republican voters are single-issue. Pro-Life voters. In 2004. that equals over 7.5 million voles. You know who you are: Overturning Roe v. Wade trumps every other issue out there. Nothing else matters. I offer the most profound statement I can muster: Wake up. you imbeciles. Pro-Life doesn't happen in a vacuum. When you vote only on that issue, you vote Republican and you get the entire package: Tax cuts to millionaires (and the massive deficits they incur), a health care system whose only concern is the profitability of HMOs and insurance and drug companies, environmental murder, arrogant foreign poli­ cy. spending cuts lo much needed social pro­ grams and a systematic attack on our public education system. Not to mention (but 1 will), the buffoon in lhe White House. A majority of you reading this consider yourselves on the Republican side of the political spectrum. So over an eighth of you vote Republican because you believe a Republican president will appoint judges that will overturn Roe v. Wade. Let's say he/she does. While you shout with glee at your suc­ cess in invading a woman's right lo privacy and infringing on her civil rights, what is next? You will look around and see a decimated country perpetrated by the people whom you have pul in power. Odds are you will be mak­ ing less money in real dollars than you were 20 years ago (unless you arc a multi-million­ aire. in which case, you will be. much, much richer). Health care will be far more expen­ sive and denied to the poor because they can­ not pay for it and our government, whose mandate is to "provide for the general wel­ fare" will not help. Our air and water will be even filthier, leading to increased sickness and disease. Our national deficit will be hitting a trillion dol­ lars every year while we hand out huge tax cuts to people who don’t need them. Our schools, roads, museums, libraries and parks will be crumbling with no hope of investment from our government. Our teachers will be paid a pittance while you complain of failing schools. Our cops and firefighters will strug­ gle to feed their families while you scoff al them taking so long to get to your house in an emergency. Poverty will continue to increase exponentially creating inner-cities ruled by gangs and drug lords while you. trying so hard not to sound like Marie Antoinette, sug­ gest that they simply move out of that city. There is so much more, folks. There is so much more. Eric Anderson. Hastings To the editor. After reading a newspaper story lhe <*her day. someone asked me why people do things like that. Now this question might refer to some young or older person's death caused by smoking, drugs, accident, overweight, drink­ ing. disease, poison, murder, crime, etc., induced by self or others. Why? This happens hundreds of times every day in various parts of our world. Why? One of the most popular causes listed in our Instruction Book is called slavery (caused by a person completely controlled by a habit called sin.) This is often caused by the teach­ ing of evolution (that people evolved from animals.) When a person acts like an animal we may ask. why? Could it be because that person has been taught that they evolved tram a monkey? If they have been taught this kind of evolution, why should we be surprised ifa person acts like an animal? (Sexual immoral­ ity. Etc.) Let's see ifwe can discern the differ­ ence between evolution and the truth. Evolution must make everything out of noth­ ing because they don't believe in an all-wise, eternal Spirit God. who made everything in the beginning. "In the beginning, God created lhe heavens and the earth." Genesis 1:1. Evolution must Things just get ’curiouser and curiouser’ To the editor: To quote from Lewis Carroll’s children's bock “Through lhe Looking Glass, aka ’“Alice in Wonderland." “Things just get curiouscr and curiouscr." • The word now from Vice President Dick Cheney’s office is that Cheney’s chief of staff. Lewis “Scooter" Libby, can always be granted a presidential pardon. This, before Scooter has even gone to trial for something we must presume he is innocent of unless proven guilty. • The elections last week, particularly the gubernatorial race in Virginia, indicate that the president’s endorsement could turn out to be an albatross around a candidate’s neck. • The Homeland Security border patrol and Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) needs the news media to point out the locations of “’border tunnels" large enough to drive a Jeep through, from Canada and Mexico, despite the many millions of dollars spent by taxpayers to employ lhe government to rind them. • Illegal aliens arc held for two days, arraigned, then tunied loose (not deported), some of whom arc permitted to attend flight training school in Florida two months after two hijacked commercial jets slammed into New York’s Twin Tpwqre. the World Trade Center. 4t • The United States is still losing the wbrld’s faith in its credibility by perpetuating the “weapons of mass destruction" and “war on terrorism" campaigns. They’re just fias­ cos. scams and con games intended to enrich the rich. • American jobs are still being exported and the price of fuel oil for this winter is sky­ rocketing. Pledge to God, not to the flag To the editor 1 think we need to take a closer look at Senate Bill No. 72. 1 honor and respect the flag of the United States of America. 1 pledge allegiance to God. no golden calf, no inanimate object, no flag, only God. 1 do not think this a bill that should be rushed through. Robert R. Johnson, Hickory Comers Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. make everything out of nothing. Now that is impossible, because every effect must have a sufficient cause. Think of all the family pain and suffering this causes. This could be remedied by what is called, forgiveness and righteousness (right-wiseness). "Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him. "If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. "And you shall know the truth, and lhe truth shall make you tree." John 8:31-32. "Jesus answered them. ‘Most assuredly. I say to you. whoever commits sin is a slave of sin.*" "And a slave does not abide in the house forever, but a son abides forever. "Therefore, if the Son makes you free, you shall be tree indeed." John 8:34-36. "If we confess our sins. He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us trom ail unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9. "For the wages of sin is death, but lhe gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 6:23. The price is right, it's free. If you do your part. Rus Sarver. Hastings • Our jails and prisons continue to be over­ filled with pot smokers instead of thieves. The U.S. imprisons more per capita than any other industrialized nation in the world. • President George W. Bush claims “we don’t torture." yet our vice president wants to have the CIA excluded from rules forbidding it. • Paris is burning... and who is next? And why? • American and multi-national capitalists arc budy getting two billion Chinese on the oil use bandwagon while we, the only ones oblivious to what’s really going on. are led to believe the solution is to “bomb ’ert.'’ There arc three kinds of people: 1. Those who choose to make things hap­ pen. 2. Those who things happen to. 3. Those who later ask. “What happened?" Just as Alice's little white rabbit said. “Things are getting curiouser and curiouser." Scott Smith, Kalamazoo Ehlers’ vote was puzzling To the editor: I was shocked and profoundly disappoint­ ed this week to find that my west Michigan congressman. Vern Ehlers, decided to volt with House Democrats against oil explo­ ration and drilling in ANWR (Arctic National Wildlife Refuge). In a time when we so desperately need to reduce, if not eliminate, our dependence on Saudi oil. Venezuelan oil and OPEC. I do not understand his reasoning. ANWR is a reserve approximately the size of the state of South Carolina and the pro­ posed oil exploration site is approximately size of Washington's Dulles airport, leav­ ing almost no environmental footprint in the area. I have also recently learned that the major­ ity of the native Inuit population in that area supports oil exploration and drilling which would boost their economy. For all the reasons listed above. 1 am puz­ zled by Congressman Ehlers' decision to vote against oil independence and wonder what exactly his energy policy is. J Ormsby, Middleville Correction: A caption under a photo in last week’s Banner incorrectly identified the first name of Mack Hammond as the Exchange Cub student of the month for November from Southeastern Elementary School. He was pic­ tured with teacher Dan Benningfield. There’s 2 sides to local dispute To the editor: This is the other side of the neighborhood dispute in the 300 block of South Michigan in Hastings, referred to by a letter writer in last week’s Banner. Justice wasn’t being served when we all got picked up and went to jail and had to pay to get out. The letter writer got out without paying, only to start trouble that night. The charges were dropped on us. his neighbors, because it was all hearsay. One witness went to Florida and told the landlord for lhe apartments that we were not the prob­ lem. One “witness" didn't even sign the com­ plaint papers because he can’t read and write. All of these witnesses were inside the house at the lime of the outdoor incident. On one occasion, this neighbor started to make trouble and got another guy to try to lake care of it for him. When he was arrested, the police were try­ ing to get him to open the door so he could be arrested and his wife was swearing at the offi­ cers in front of the children. He had claimed walnuts ended up in the yard and it must have been us. He must have never seen a squirrel before. They’re always taking nuts to different yards. They threw garbage in the front yard one time and forgot to take their child's toy out of the bag. The wife calls the police when she hears lhe sound of a cat's meow. She drives like a madwoman, even with her children in lhe car and she threw an ice ball last winter and hit me in the back of the leg. No one went to jail for that. They’re always up to no good, but they say it’s us. The Hastings police department is trying to solve the problem, but it’s kind of hard when this neighbor starts trouble and calls the police and ends up hiding behind the door. And it’s bad when you ask for change to do the laundry and The neighbor lady goecmits. ' ' Virginia Stehw^xier. Hastings Deer hunt start should be marked lc the editor. It has come !o my attention that there were some elementary school music functions scheduled for Tuesday Nov. 15, opening day of gun deer season, aiJ Saturday Nov. 19. the first Saturday of gun deer reason. I’m also aware of sports picctices begin­ ning at some area schools on Nov. 15 This poor planning on the part ot the school systems is creating hardship and h.trd choices for quite a few students who want to participate in a once a year, time-honored tra­ dition of deer hunting, sharing the experience and bonding with a parent or guardian. In many communities in western states, the opening of deer hunting carries enough prior­ ity to warrant school closures. The residents of some of these communities tell me they never lock their doors. Think there may be a correlation? Peter R. K. Schantz, Hastings What about ‘Kalamazoo Promise?’ Last week the Kalamazoo schools learned of the "Kalamazoo Promise," a commitment by donors to provide scholarships for students graduating from Kalamazoo high schools to Michigan community and four-year colleges. What do you think of this idea and how do you think the scholarship program will affect Barry County? nx Hurting. Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 PMsnnib, Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division ot J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 jonn jacoos rreoenc jmovs PrewJer.1 Vce President Steven Jacobs Secretary/Treasure' • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Fran Faverman Harland Nye, Hastings: Tony Coughlin, Hastings: (Assistant Edited Sandra Ponsetto Kelly Lloyd Jon Gambee • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday. 800am to5Xpm "I think it will make kids here work harder so that they will qualify for scholarships offered by colleges and local organi­ zations." “I am not sure how this program in Kalamazoo will impact our area. It is hard to know how many people will consider mov­ ing to that area.” “I think the Promise may have some impact on this area as people may choose to purchase a home in Kalamazoo rather than in Barry County." “I don’t think it will have much of an impact be cause I don’t know how many people will want to move to Kalamzoo for this pur­ pose. We need to see if the Kalamazoo schools keep that promise.” “I think that a lot of people arc intrigued by this program and there my be some who at least con­ sider moving." “I think it is nice that there arc people who sup­ port education. We will have to do more locally to make sure our students get to college." Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscrtptton Rates: $30 per year m Barry County $32 per year n adyxvng counties $35 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO BoaB Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Pato a! Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 17. 2005 - Page 5 OMmsm Michigan govt, still ignores the problem The Barry County Economic Alliance’s economic summit at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute a couple of weeks ago welcomed two state-level economic development experts and a number of local leaders to discuss what's going on in Michigan and Barry County. I applaud the Alliance for holding the event. As a member, 1 real­ ize the importance for communities of all sizes to understand and accept their role in economic development. A county without an economic organization is like owning an automobile dealership and not hiring any salespeople. You need someone to work with both new and existing business and industry to get continued growth. You would think during the bleak economic conditions Michigan faces, business and industry would find expanding easi­ er, but on the contrary. It's just as hard today to get a building built and zoning approved as it ever was. Due to current stagnant eco­ nomic conditions, you’d think we would make it a priority to help any new or existing business with expansion projects. However, to hear what the local leaders had to say about busi­ ness expension in Barry County, the numbers didn't seem as bleak. That's why it's important that Barry County continue to support economic expansion at home. If you want good schools, roads and sen ices, you must have a strong business sector to support them. The tragedy is Michigan's serious economic situation is not get­ ting better, and the inept, contentious and gross neglect of the state government is nothing less than laughable. The governor and Republican leaders have been working for almost a year (yes. a year) to try a hammer out some sort of an economic stimulus pack­ age. Last week, they announced a nearly $1 billion in lax relief package and another $700 million for venture capital and business start-up funding they hope will turn around Michigan's economy. The governor praised the deal, while Republican leaders said it wasn't enough. Michigan's economy is in serious condition and needs serious action, not the same old ideas. Desperate situations need drastic actions. If Michigan is going to tum around the econ­ omy it must maintain what we have now and halt the continued loss of jobs in the state. Mote than 1,000 more jobs were lost in this state just iast week, and with the Delphi issue staring us in the face, we need immedi­ ate, drastic actions. Governor Jennifer Gian holm reported that leg­ islators were planning to take a two-week break, but warned she would demand they return to session Tuesday to continue immedi­ ate negotitions on the economic package. Meanwhile. I took note of legislative proposals made in Lansing before they took their two-week break for deer hunting. One was a bill making it illegal for adults to smoke cigarettes in cars with children inside. Another was a bill making it unlawful for teens ages 18 and under to use cell phones while driving a motor vehicle. They’ve got to be kidding. These misdirected attempts to make us all safer are no better in solving problems than Senator Party Birkholz's bill to require school children to say the Pledge of Allegiance, her bill to change the state bird from the robin toihe Kirtland's warbler, no better than a bill to declare May as National Tavern Month. On the surface, bills like the two mentioned above seem to be trying to solve a problem. Careful examination, however, shows us that trying to enforce a law busting teens driving with cell phones would be difficult because it’s not easy to tell the difference from a distance between an 18-year-old and a 20-year-old. The same would hold true for trying to determine whether an adult is smok­ Honor Roll: Barry County Christian School Honor Roil 3rd Grade Philip Coryell, * Johnny DeMaagd, Benjamin Ondersma, Emily Schuurmans, Katie Shaffer. 4th Grade Regan Holley, Brad Neudeck, Andrew Webb. 5th Grode Cathleen Coryell. Rose O’Grady. Michael Ondersma. 6th Grade Orion Webb. 7th Grode Lindsey Grubb • Tom Rozema. Shelby Webb. 8th Grade Allison DeMaagd, Lucas Edwards, Trisha Fairbrother. Sara Rozema. Ashley Webb. 9th Grode Chase DeMaagd, Andrew Hess, Ryan Holley, Sam Neudeck, *Lisa Schuurmans. Elsa Smith. 10th Grade • Jill Rozema, Germane santos. Austin Wisner. ing inside a car while children are present because often they’re too little to be seen in the back seat. Just when you think police have enough to do enforcing the law and tracking down drunken drivers, if these two gems arc enacted they’ll have to troll for teens with cell phones and smoking drivers with kids in the back seat. These kinds of laws, if passed and implemented, don’t amount to a proverbial hill of beans. They do nothing to solve serious prob­ lems. but do a lot for legislators seeking positive publicity and enhance their chances of being re-elected. They’re just •‘feel-good” legislation carefully constructed to make voters feel like something important is being done on their behalf. The governor and 148 elected lawmakers in Lansing, which include 38 senators and 110 representatives, must stop hiding their heads in <he sand and deal with that 800-pound gorilla in our midst. Perhaps what’s needed is to do something courageous like increase the state income tax because those politically popular tax cuts from days gone by are helping make government impotent. When government takes in less money and cannot properly fund crucial services such as edtr^tion. public safety and infrastructure, we’re digging ourselves into a hole. Suggesting even more tax cuts that do little more than give average wage earners 50 cents more a week doesn't get the difficult work done and keeps us digging deeper. It just shows you it's all about politics and not about what we have to do to solve problems. Michigan has a lot going for it. Just last week my wife and 1 took a couple days off and headed up the west coast of the state from Manistee to Traverse City area . During the two days we experi­ enced some of the most beautiful sites along Lake Michigan. Michigan has the largest bodies of fresh water in the world. It enjoys some of the most breathtaking scenery with lots of lakes, streams and open spaces. There are four seasons of beauty, activi­ ties and events for us to enjoy. We sit in almost the center of the nation with many major cities offering all kinds of entertainment available for us to enjoy. These are things we should promote, they are the natural beauty of the state many of which we've taken for granted. Last week a group of Kalamazoo business people announced they were going to offer free college educations for students that lived in the Kalamazoo District and attended the cities district from K through high school. These citizens realize the importance of a college education and the message they are sending to students is “stay in school, work for a better education.” and to parents, “your kids can go to college and to business and industry, you will have the personnel you need, because our students are preparing for lhe jobs of the future. We can change the climate in this state, it just takes the right people with some bold ideas and the willingness to make it happen. Call your legislators, tell them this is sennas business and you expect results now. Get the politics out of ’vay. we don't have the time to waste. we peed results now before we loib more jobs. To listen to the experts who spoke at the economic forum held here last week, you might think we’re dealing with impossibilities, but if you look over lhe issues you find, we can tum this beast around. It's just going to take new ideas, some risk and cooperation. Next week is Thanksgiving, lei's hope government leaders can get together and work out some agreements that might make us feel we have something to be thankful for. — Fred Jacob, vice president, J-Ad Graphics [Write Us A Letter HERE ARE THE RULES? The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be pub­ lished. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. 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Honor Roll: Cedar Creek Christian School 9213 Cedar Creek Road, Delton First quarter honor roll (Students must have a 3.3 or higher grade point average for the martking period to qual- Fourth grade: Andrew Bromley. Cara Wellington. Casey DeMink Jesse Mishler. Cody Madsen and Natalie Warren. Fifth grade: Kayla Pennock. Sixth grade: Andrea Polley (all As). Kaylee DeMink (all As). Phillip Mishler and Samantha Hoolscma. Seventh grade: Ariel Hayward. Ninth grade: Kecia Visser (all As) and Rebecca Zantjer (all As). Tenth grade: Jon Cross and Quinn Cook. Eleventh grade: Anna Ibbotson and Derek Pell. TWelfth grade: Aubrey Graves. tert Send a letter to the editor! Reynolds proud to support John McCain To the editor: As 1 write this, today is Nov. 11. Veteran’s D«y. The courthouse is closed; no mail is deliv­ ered. This is the day we honor those who served our country, but it seems not nearly enough. 1 would like to lake this moment to person­ ally thank each and every veteran for their time, their efforts and sacrifices protecting and defending our country and our way of life. That gratitude extends to all who served, and specifically to Don Johnson. Over the years, he has related to us some of his experi­ ences as a Marine. He is proud of his service, and should be. Thank you, Don. As I sit here thinking of our veterans on Veteran’s Day. I simply cannot understand why one veteran who served honorably would slander, smear, bear false witness against one who served heroically. Why in the world would Don Johnson invoke those lies about John McCain? I don’t want to belittle the service of Mr. Johnson, but surely, his sacrifice pales in comparison to that of John McCain. Yes. I did all I could do for the McCain campaign in 2000. If he runs again in 2008.1 will again proudly be a member of his team. 1 much prefer McCain’s genuine fiscal con­ servatism to the faux conservatives in Washington who brought us record deficits. Or those in Lansing who balance the budget with smoke, mirrors and larceny. I can’t help but wonder how our country’s prospects might be much better if McCain were our president today. If Don Johnson wants to criticize me for my support of McCain, so be it. I am blessed with thick skin, and I can take whatever Don dishes out But in his criticism of John McCain, he has so much to be deeply ashamed of. It’s always quite an honor to be the target of one of Don Johnson’s poison pen letters. Thank you. Don. 1 really do treasure your non-support for my candidacy for State Representative. Wouldn't have it any other way. Brian Reynolds. Hastings Medicare focus on next session of First Friday Mary G. Johnson, executive director of the Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance pro­ gram, will be guest speaker at the next First Friday presentation at noon Dec. 2, at lhe Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. In her position. Johnson is responsible for the overall administration and management of MMAP. Other positions she has held include: 9 Annual Giving Officer VFW National Home for Children. Eaton Rapids, where she updated and manage the annual giving opera­ tions - including: direct mail appeals, revi­ sion and updating life membership program, development of renewal membership pro gram, fundraising programs and campaigns. • Regional ManagerfCommunity Development Manager National Kidney Foundation of Michigan. Inc., Mid-Michigan Regional Office. Lansing. She represented the state office within the region by imple­ menting development events, grant writing, recruiting and supervising volunteers and developing and nurturing a positive relation­ ship between sponsor, media and volunteers necessary to facilitated achievement of the goals and mission of the Foundation • Branch Director Olsten Health Sen ices. East Lansing., with operational, financial, sales, marketing, contract negotiation and administrative responsibility for a leading home health care agency and independent branch of a national company • Vice President of Finance Greater Lansing Visiting Nurse Services. Lansing. Responsible for all financial operations including budget preparation, staff manage­ ment and procedure modifications and updates She holds a bachelor of science degree from Western Michigan University, in Applied Studies with major emphasis in Accounting and Management. BOWLING SCORES Friday Night Mixed Get-R-Done 26; Budweiser 25 1/2; Renegades 25; Winter Golfers 24; Ten Pins 22 1/2: Sanborns & Shiriee 22; 9-n-a-wiggle 21 1/2; All But One 20 1/2; Mercy 20; 4 Fools 20; We’re a Mess 19 1/2; Just Cuz 18; Oldie* Ent Goodies 17; Heads Out 16 1/2; Whatever 16; Brush works 15 1/2; The Baby Bunch 14 1/2; Just Here to Bowl 12. Womens Good Games and Series - S. Vandenburg 222-603; K. Becker 213-573; L. Potter 220-569; T. Phenix 190-535; S. Keeler 183-530; L. Barnum 186-505; B. West 154­ 454; N. Taylor 121-340; R. Lydy 199; D. James 189; N.CIow 181; G. Meaney 170; O. Gillons 166; M. Sears 161; B. Mesccar 158; S. Vandenberg 157; M Vanier 127. Mens Good Games and Series - R. Guild 287-691; C. Sanborn 268-666; S. Peabody 237-633; B. Rentz 221-620. S Sanborn 246­ 619; K Meaney 229-598; T. Clow 213-587; G. Mesccar 219-572; B. Vandenberg 224­ 550; J. Smith 223-547; W. Vandenberg 219­ 544; M. Kidder 194-536; D. Sears 168-488; B. Dennison 150-419; K. Andrus 147-412; D Kidder 148-383; J. Bush 224; DJ James 214; L. Porter 202; K. Hammontree 202; A. Maitland 175; M. Lydy 166; M. Albert 153. Wednesday P.M. Hair Care Center 29; Eye and Ent 24; Secbers 24; At Home Real Estate 22 1/2; Railroad Street Mill 20; Shamrock 19 1/2; Mace Pharmacy 17. Womens Good Games and Series - E. Ulrich 177-488; L. Dawe 157-402; B. Moore 140-390; L Elliston 196; E. Vanasse 189; N. Potter 169; Y. Cheeseman 168; N. Varney 155; B. Norris 147. Sunday Night Mixed CW’s Repair 27; Bounty Hunters 24 1/2; Happy 4’s 24 1/2; Thunder Alley 24; Sandbaggers 23; Gutter Dusters 23; Funky Bowlers 22 1/2; XXX Bowlers 21; 4 Horsemen 19 1/2; Robbers 18; Pin Chasers 17; Wolverines 13; 12 ozs. at a Time 12. Wotnos Good (James and Series - E. Hammontree 199-555; T. Taylor 190-551; N. Mroz 195-533; A. Hubbell 180-464; C. Miller 171-456; K. Farlee 133-358; L. Rentz 158-439; K. Becker 199; D. Snyder 191; T. Robbe 189; H. Jordan 181; B. Gingrich 180; M. Kirchen 176; J. Ingram 176; T. Turcotte 139. Mens Good Games and Series - J. Mroz 300-708; B Allen 212-614; J. Shoebride 235­ 605; M. Eaton 216-579; B. Falconer 222­ 577; C. Alexander 203-574; C. Taylor 195- 498; P. Ayers 168-481; B. Drayion 141-400; CW Simpson 219; N. kebbe 204; B. Hubbell 201; K. Hammontree 199; F. Thompson ’.78; J. LaFrate 171; A. Robins 165. Tuesday Trios Trouble 25-15; Quality Roofing 22- i8’ 3 Lucky Ladies 21.5-18.5; Coleman Agency 20-20; Critters 20-20; CB’s 19-21; Superette Gals 19-21; Git-R-Done Gals 18.5-21.5; All in the Family 18-22; Big Boy 17-23. High Game and Series - M Sears 153; R. Brummel 153; P. Ramey 179; S. Vandenburg 203-519; C Mack 155; T Daniels 225; B. Wilder 82; T. Heinrich 139; S. Lancaster 222­ 550; T. Smith 106; L Rorye 181; A. Norton 151; T. Franklin 165; J. Rice i70; D. James 165; S. Smith 156; C. Shook 164; P. Cogswell 163; M. Gross 141; M. Kill 142; K. Carpenter 137; L Potter 195-531; C. Etts 107; O. Gillons 162; T. Thompson 152; B. Hayes 165; C. Gates 118; S. Snider 133. Senior Citizens Friends 27-13; Nash’s Harem 27-13; King Pins 26-14; Sun Risers 25-15; fl Senior 24.5-15.5; M&M’s 21.5-18.5; Ward’s Friends 20-20; Pin Pals 19.5-20.5; 4 B’s 18.5-2!.5; Wieland s 16.5-23.5; Early Risers 15-25; BAT’s 14-26; Butterfingers 13-27; Kuempcl 123-27.5. I-adies Good Games and Scries - Y. Cheeseman 176-467; J. Gasper 178-501; C. Stuart 167; D. Bums 149-401; J. Allen 134; E. Ulrich 172. Mens Good Games and Series - W. Birman 182; R. Adgate 160; N. Thaler 179­ 460; G. Yoder 176; E. Count 207-494. L. Markley 151-417; D Murphy 182-436; G. Waggoner 175-492; D. Edwards 207-558; D. Kierscy 174; R Robbins 202-528; J. Heney 169; K. Schantz 197-542; G. Forbev 181­ 488; W. Brodock 190-449; W. Mallekoote 178-515. Tuesday Mixed Hastings City Bank 25-19; J-Ad Graphics 24-20; Consumers Concrete 23-21; TVCCU 22-22; Hastings Bowl 22-22; Walker Huke Sheldon 21-23; Yankee Zephyr 20 1/2-23 1/2; Woodland Machine 16 1/2- 27 1/2. Mens High Game and Series - D. Benner 204. R O’Keefe 216-638; J. Curtis 138; K Beebe 213-621; D. Risher 176; L. Porter 201; S. Hause 189; T. Neymeiyer 233-591; N. Blakely 212-525. Womens High Game and Series - B. Smith 169; B. Wilkins 2)8-537; A. Hall 185­ 530 �Page 6 - Thursday. November 17. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Bring your film to j-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. Worship Together... ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 LScey Ruud. Dowling. MI 49050 Pi*Hx. Sieve Olmstead. (616) 758*3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:0 am.: Sunday Evening Service 6.00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday night* 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson Father Al Russell. Pastor. Saturday Ma** 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masse* 8:30 am. and 1100 am.; Confession Saturday 3:304:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 We*i State Road. Hasting*. Mich. 49058 Senior Pastor: Rev Wm Clayton Gamson Service Times; 900 a_m and 11 00 im. A 600 p.m. (Small groups on Island 3rd Sunday nights). Wednesday: Christian Education Gasses. 700 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings, MI 49058. Rev. Bob Smith Phone 945-2654. Worship Services Sunday. 10:30 am.; Sunday School. 9:30 am. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH ~Membe' Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion315 W. Center St. (corner Of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev Fr Charles P McCabe III. Rector Mr F. William Vbetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - K a m and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 ajn. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 am.; Sunday School 11.00 am.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Ruben Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School al 9:45 am.; Worship IIOO am.: Evening Service at 600 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 p m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392. Sunday School 10 i.m . Sunday Worship 11 am.; P.O. Boa 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd . Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpolc. Sunday morning worship service 9:45 am. Nursery provid­ ed. Sunday evening “New Beginnings" start* at 5:15 with meal. 5:30 adult small group, youth group, kids club. 6:30 praise service. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays al noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men's group 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. Christ's Quilter* Bible Study Thursdays 7 15 Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Coming in January, exploring spiritual gift* Bible *tudy. Church website: coun­ try chapelume.org FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hasting*. Pastor Dan Currie; Pastor Osborn. Minister of Musk; Ryan White, Youth A Family ; Dave Wood Sr.. Adult Ministries. 9:30 am. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 am., Morning Worship; 600 p.m. Evening Server; 7.00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office for information on MOPS. Praise A MotiotvChildren's Choir. Ladies Bible Studies Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheon*. MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLICCHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E Main Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev Fr. Lavery. Pastor. Phone 795-9030. Sunday Mas 3:36 p.m. first Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m. first Friday Mass 6 p.m. Confession* 30 minutes before Mass. Rosary Prayer 30 minutes before Mass. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061 Reverend Mary SchippersDeMunter Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. • Sunday School 10:30 am. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hasting* Mass Sunday at 9: 30 am. • HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Rkhwd Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995 Church Wtebahe: u-ww. bopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-8184)007 Church SecretaryTreasurer. Linda Cobb. Office hours. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Monung: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10: 45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm. Sou Shine Preschool (ages 3 & 4); Tuesday. Thursday from 9-11:30 am. 12HW-2J8 pm; Wednesday 6 p.m. - Pioneer* (meal served). Wednesday 6 p.m. - Jr. & Sr. High Youth (tneal served). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Mtg. SAINTS ANDREW k MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service). 114)0 a.m. Holy Communion (each week), and Evening Prayer 6:00 p.m (May-August). We have a weekly Wednesday 600 p.m. Even Prayer service and special Holy Day* services as announced (please call the rectory for those tunes). The Rector of S* Andrew A Matthias i* Rl Rev David T. Hustwick. The church phone num­ ber is 269-795-2370 and the recto­ ry number i* 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/ andrew matthia* Wc arc part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes w hich is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and we tie i928 Book of Common Prayer al all our services. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville. MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Tune before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small gnnip ministry, leader­ ship training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spint-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M­ 66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 am.. 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girl* age* 4-12. Pastor* David and Rove MacDonald An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone t* Someone Special " Fur information call 1-616­ 731-5194 or I-517-852-1806. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 505 South Grove Street. Delton Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623­ 5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m Sunday School for ail age* al 9:45 am. Nursery provided. Jr. Church Jr and Sr. High Youth Sunday evening*. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Summer School 9:30 a.m. and Worship 1030 am No summer Sunday School. Youth activities: call for information This information on worship service \ is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.l.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M 43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescriptions" 118 S. Jeffe:-* - 945 3*29 HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan / GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Rd.. Hastings. Sunday School 9:45 ajn.; Church Service 10:45 ajn.; Evening Worship 6 pm Prayer meeting - Thus. 7 p.m. Men -, breakfast. 1st Sat. of the monCi WMT ladies. 1st Tues of the moma. Our Mono: "The Bible, the whole Bible, and noth­ in* but the Bible. ~ Pastor Rus Saner Pastor 's phone 945-9224. PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway, Delton. Ml 49046 • 269-671-4193. Pastor. Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool Sunday School 10 am.; Worship Service 11 ajn.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m. ST. TIMOTHY'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 9800 East BC Avenue. Richland. Ml 49083 Phone 269-629-9436. Eucharistic service every Sunday. 9:30 am “This is my body given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.' (Luke 22:19 NTV). Come share tn the weekly Holy Commumoo - accepting Christ and being united with Him. sur­ rendering our lives to Hint so that we may know His will and walk in Hit ways. We are located in a wooded setting, north of RuMand on BC Avenue, between M-43 and Gull Lake Drive. All haptirrd chmtixm are welcome to partici­ pate tn the Holy Eucharist. We believe that Christianity is a faith of incltnioa. not exclusion. Therefore, you don't have to be an Episcopalian - just a believer. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E State Rd. (Comer < State Rd. and Boltwood St across from Tom's Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling & Visitation, Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nursery provided for all services. Sundays: Worship services 8:45 and 1100 am. Kid* for Christ. IIOO am. Worship Service only for 3 A 4 yr. olds. A 5 yr-4th grade dismissed during announcement* Sunday School for all ages IOOO ajn. Aduh elec­ tives for Sunday Evening Service 600 p.m. Tueday. 10 am.: SCAMPS (Senior*). Wednesday Mid-Week, 6:30 p.m : Adults; Sing N' Share. Pastor's Class. Youth. 6th-12th grades, and Faith Weaver Fnends. 4 yr*, thru 5th grade. Thursday: 9:30-11 am. Senior Adult Coffee Hour GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hasting*. Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Thurday. Nov. 17-900 a.m. Pasty Flour Mixing; 3:45 p.m. Clapper Kids; 5:45 p.m. Grace Notes; 700 p.m. Adult Choir; 700 p.m. Adventurer* Friday. No* 18 • 6:30-1000 p.m Rock Group; 700 Pasty Meat Cutting Saturday. Nov. 19 - Pasty Sale; IOOO ajn. Catechism 4; 2.00 p.m. Christmas Program Rehearsal. Sunday. Nov. 20 • 800 A 10:45 am Holy Communion; 9:30 am. Sunday School; 12:15 p.m. Little Angel*. Flying Doves. God's Children Tuesday. Nov. 22- 100 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous; 7.00 p.m. Ovreach Team; 7.00 p.m. Grace Bookie* Wednesday. Nov. 23 IOOO a.m. Wordwatcher*; 7.00 p.m. Holy Communion HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961 Office hour* are Monday-Thursday 900 am.-Noon and 100-300 p.m. Friday 900 a.m -Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:30 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshments. IIOO Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15. 9:30 and II a m. Chancel Chotr rehearsal is Wednesday* al 7 p.m.. and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursday* at 6:30 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 900 im Traditional Worship Service*; IOOO a.m. Coffee Hour. 10:10 ajn. Sunday School - Preschool through Adult; 11:20 am. Contemporary Worship Services; 6:30 p.m. Middle High and Senior High Youth Group Meeting*. Nursery care is provid­ ed for both scnice*. and dunng Sunday School! Visit u* online al www.fpcofh.org and our web log for sermon* at http:// hastingspresbyterian.blogspot, com'. MT. PLEASANT - Bruce H. Barnum, age 60. Mt. Pleasant and formerly of Hastings, died Saturday. November 12. 2005 at Central Michigan Community Hospital in Mt. Pleasant. Mr. Bnmum was bom on July 26. 1945 in Hastings, the son of Howard W. and Thelma I. (Curtis) Barnum. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools. graduating in 1963 from Hastings High School. He went to attend Michigan SiaMUniversity. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving from 1966 until his honorable discharp: in-1971. He was married to Carol A. Mosher on May 27. 1967. They moved to Mt. Pleasant from Hastings in 1974: Bruce’s employment included Pioneer Group Commercial Printing. Central Michigan Newspapers, Jack Loeks Theaters, owned and operated. The Gentry Men’s Clothing in Mt. Pleasant, manager of Cleveland's Men’s Stole in Mt. Pleasant and worked for the Cleveland's Men’s store in Hastings for several yean before transferring to the Ml Pleasant stopo. He was a member of First United Methodist ctaAjfjfc ’Pteaddr.WA Hastings. avid otnUoorstnipVWHH^nbting. fishing? golfing and campin^^Wfcu He especially enjoyed his grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother A• Bruce is survived by his wife. Carol, sons. Christopher (Cara) Barnum of Fraser. Kevin (Deborah) Barnum of Shepherd, and Curt Bamum of Taylor, four grandchildren; sister. Jeralee (Gordon) Sheldon of Middleville; one , niece and three nephews. Preceding him in death were his father in 1974 and his mother in 2003. Services were held Wednesday. November 16, 2005 al Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Rev. Kathy Brown officiating. Burial was at Woodland Memorial Park. Woodland. Memorial contributions may be made to Isabella County Community Cancer Services or Pardee Cancer Treatment Fund of Mt. Pleasant. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wrenfuneral-home.com). I Harold Vernon Frey| HASTINGS - Harold \fcmon Frey, age 76. of Hastings, passed away November 12. 2005. Harold was bom on December 4, 1928 in Banfield; the son of Julius and Ruth (Babcock) Frey. A veteran of the United States Army, Harold served bis country during the Korean War. On January 10. 1951, he married Barbara West and she preceded him in death on December 22. 1933. A repairman for Wult Lewis Electric for several years, he was also a loyal employee of Lockshore Farms. Harold was a member of the Barry County Historical Society and has written several booklets on the history of Barry County. A former scout master of Troop 108 in Banfield, Harold enjoyed hunting and camp­ ing with his son and traveling, especially lo reunions with his army buddies He is survived by his sop. William (Donna) Frey of Aurora. Ontario; daughter. Michelle Rozen of Kaui. Hawaii; brother. Lloyd (Shirley) Frey of Delton; special friend. Jackie Morris of Nashville; grandchildren. Aaron Rozen. Katherine and Morgan Frey and several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his par­ ents. Funeral services were held at WilliamsGorcs Funeral Home. Delton. Wednesday. November 16. 2005. with Elder Roy Kent officiating. Interment Banfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Shriners Children’s Hospital or a charity of your choice will be appreciated. Arrangements by Will^yns-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Robert C. Blouah Janice E. Richardson HASTINGS - Robert C. Blough, age 66, of Hastings, died Thursday. November 10.2005 at his residence. He was bom August 12, 1939 in Freeport, the son of Roy C. and Beatrice (Clum) Blough. He attended school in Freeport and worked on the family fam. Later he was a machine operator and was also active as a volunteer fireman and assistant chief in the early 1960’s. He moved to Texas in 1974. moved several more times before returning lo Freeport in 1983. Bob enjoyed bow and gun hunting and worked on repairing guns. He collected Indian plates and memorabilia. He also had an interest in woodworking. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son. Michael Blough; a brother. Russell Blough; three sisters. Vivian Potter. Betty White, and Dorothy Gronuwold. Surviving are his daughters. Gina (David) Crouchet of Austin. Texas. Michelle (Quinn Guttery) McGuire of Buford. Georgia; grandchildren. Caleb. Nichole. Shane, Lanaeha. Natasha. Thomas, and greai-grandson, Christopher, a brother. Roy Blough. Jr. of Hastings; a sister, Mary Gallup of F.orida; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. A dinner was held Sunday al lhe Freeport Community Center with a memorial service at the United Brethren Church in Freeport. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. ALBANY. N.Y. - Janice E. Richardson, age 67.of 115 Krumkill Rd.. Albany. NY 12208. died suddenly Saturday morning. October 29. 2005 at her home She was bom in Hastings, on November 10. 1937 to the late Ruth Zerbal and Frederick Barry Ragla. She was a graduate of Hastings High School. After marriage, she raised her family in Battle Creek, and later lived in Pennsylvania and Florida. In 2003. she moved to Albany to be closer to her family. Janice was employed by Michigan National Bank. Grand Truck Railroad and Office Depot. She enjoyed working in an office setting where her patient demeanor and keen sense of humor helped her to make many friends. She excelled in customer rela­ tions and was valued for her ability to deal with all customers. She had a soft heart, enjoyed a good laugh and especially enjoyed her seven grandchil­ dren. They enjoyed, loved, and will greatly miss her winy sense of humor, practical jokes and even disposition. She was the devoted grandma also to her two cats. Slate and Cassie Janice was lhe loving mother of daughrers, Julie (Matthew) Benson of Oxford. Mass.. Becky (Thomas) Kligerman of Albany; grandmother of Nicole Young of Baltimore. Md.. Sarah and Amanda Benson of Oxford. Eli. Netania. Adina and Ilan Kligerman of Albany; great-grandmother of Maxwell Young of Baltimore; sister to Marlene Swan of Indianapolis; great-aunt of Bryant Swan of Indianapolis. She also leaves an aunt. Dortha Cjminings of Hastings; and former husband, Lany Richardson of Phoenixville. Pa. She will be sorely missed by her family and many valued friends. At the request of the family, funeral servic­ es will be private. Internment will be in Memory’s Garden in Colonie. A memorial to Jan’s life will be held on Sunday. November 20 al 10 a.m. at Levine Memorial Chapel. 649 Washington Ave., Albany. NY. Contributions may be made in Janice’s memory to the American Lung Association. 61 Broadway. New York. NY 10006 or lo Maggie’s Cats ShelU* P.O. Bo^i 98. Melrose, Destiny Jones DELTON - Destiny Jones, age 18. of Delton, passed away November 12, 2005. due to injures sustained in an automobile accident. Destiny was bom February 19. 1987. in Kalamazoo, lhe daughter of Clinton 1. and Linda (Schley) Jones. A student at Michigan Career Technical Center. Destiny loved to work and enjoyed her job for Marie and Paul Bailey Concessions at various fairs. She loved to draw, music and being with her friends. She is survived by her parents; a brother. Justin af home; grandparents. Merle S'-nlty*’ and Ma^ie PeAt of Dettm.-OMly'R'rt JU*’1 Jones of Dowling; great grandfath.-r, Irwin Richardson of Rapid City. South Diikcxa; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday. November 17. 2005 at 1 pm. st the Faith United Methodist Church. Dtlton. Pastor Jim McKeivey officiating. Interment Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Make a Wish Foundation will be appreciated. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Maurice M. Wiesenhofer HASTINGS - Maurice M. Wiesenhofer. age 84, of Hastings, died Thursday. November 10. 2005 at Clark Retirement Community in Grand Rapids. He was bom November 29. 1920 in Stevens Pt.. Wisconsin, the son of Sebastian and Anna (Donwen) Wiesenhofer. Maurice served in the United States Army during WWII and was honorably discharged November 9. 1945. He married Gladys M. Malina on September 7, 1946. Maurice enjoyed gardening, carpentry work, hunting, fishing, being in the outdoors and with his grandchildren. He was a mem­ ber of the Middleville VFW. and lhe Hastings Grace Lutheran Church Maurice was a devoted husband and proud father, his pride in his two daughters was only out weighed by lhe sheer joy he experi­ enced as a grandfather, the tenderness and enthusiasm he had for his grandchildren was something special to behold. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son; sisters. Laura Fisher. Helen Bowman. Marie Curtis, brothers. Elmer and Walter Wiesenhofer. Surviving are his wife of 59 years. Gladys Wiesenhofer. two daughters. Janice (Robert) Price of Wyoming. Lorie (Thomas) Nicholson of Grand Rapids; three grandchil­ dren. Kerry (Daniel) DenBrabcr. Chad Nickolson and Katey Price; step-grandchil­ dren. Michael (Kimberly) Nicholson. Greg Nicholson; step-great grandchildren. Barbara. Shelly. Brian. John. JeremyNicholson. Memorials can be made to the Alzheimers Association. Funeral services were held Monday. November 14. 2005 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Frank Graves offi­ ciating. burial was al Rutland Township Cemetery. His smile will be remembered and missed by all. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings s r i *d| 'Hit/tnom**-/ Chester Lyons DEWITT - Chester Lyons, age 84, of DeWitt, died Monday. November 14. 2005 at home. Mr. Lyons was bom on March 10, 1921 in Lak? Odessa, the son of William and Jennie Lyons. He wss raised in Lake Odessa and attend­ ed H«rting* schools, graduating in 1939. While growing up. both home and his fam­ ily were special to Chet, living and helping on the family farm. He was married tn Geraldine Heath on April 20. 1940 in Angola Indiana. Chet, as he preferred to be called and Geraldine resided in Hastings. Cedar Lake. Ionia, and DeWitt. He was employed at the Battle Geek School System in the Special Education Department which was a special occupaton for both Chet and Geraldine caring for he needs and education of the children. He was a member of the United States Navy during World War II. He truly lovec' antique cars, especially his 1940 Ford Coupe, the year of their marriage, his daughter's along with his caring devotion were the love of his life. A man of endless talents was always ready and willing to help others. Mr. Lyons is survived by his wife, Geraldine of 65 years; daughters. Shannon (Doug) Willis. Sandra (Larry Sasse); son-in­ law. Dennis Thiss (Janice Rogers); grandchil­ dren. Ray Burghdoff. Randy Bolton. Roy Willis. Kimberly (Tom) Yakel and four great grandchildren. Preceding him in death were Suzanne (Dennis) Thiss. daughter in 2004. Services will be held Saturday. November 19. 2005 at 2 p.m. al Nashville Assembly of God. 735 Reed St.. Nashville with Pastor Glenn Branham officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Maitorial contributions may be made to C apitai Area Humane Society or Alzheimer Disease Foundation. Arrangements arc being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren­ funeral-home-com). Banner C1ASSIFIEDS CALL... 945-9554 �The Hastings Bannai - Thursday, November 17. 2005 - Pag, 7 YAC raises funds for Habitat Members of the Berry Community Foundation Youth Advisory Council withstood the chilly temperatures Saturday, Nov. 12, and raised more than $3,700 for Habitat for Humanity. The Barry County Habitat for Humanity organization hopes to build three homes in 2006. Almost $700 was raised from coins donated by those walking and driving past the roofsit scaffolding. The day for the YAC members ended with a meet­ ing where grants were allocated. ■Newborn babies GIRL, Kenna Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 2,2005 at 4:34 p.m. to Julie and Brandon VanEI't of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 1/4 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Cameron James, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 15. 2005 at 10:27 a.m. to Ashley Sanford and Adam Iciek of Hopkins. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Joslin Renae, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 19, 2005 at 4:26 a.m. to Krista! Schaefer and Tom Vargo of Ionia. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Austin Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 17, 2005 at 8:14 a.m. to Rebecca and Michael Gorman of Vermontville. Weighing 8 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Caden James, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 10, 2005 at 8:23 a.m. to Kristina Martel] and Gerald Turner of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 7 1/4 ozs. and 18 inches long. BOY, Maximes James Dean, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 10, 2005 al 3:23 p.m. to Rebecca Shepherd and Donald Watson II of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. Il ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, James Thomas, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 23, 2005 al 4:54 p.m. to Frances and Marie Adkins of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Riley Nathan, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct 24, 2005 at 1203 p.m. to Melinda and Steve Shults of Hastings. Community Thanksgiving set in Freeport A community Thanksgiving dinner will be held in Freeport Tuesday, Nov. 23, at 7 p.m. at the Freeport United Brethren Church. The church is located al 106 Cherry Street in Freeport. The dinner is a cooperative effort of the Freeport United Brethren Church with the Church of the Brethren and the United Methodist churches of Freeport and Middleville The public is invited to attend. UwljrUBWBBni Ruby Barnes to celebrate 92nd birthday Ruby Barnes will celebrate her 92nd birth­ day on November 18, 2005. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1931, raised six children in the Carlton Center area, lived in Arizona for 32 years and is now living back in the Hastings area with her daughter. Ruby Howell Rick and Jo Ann Erway of Hastings and Randy and Deb DeWeerd of Jenison would like to announce the engagement of thenchildren Danielle LeAnne Erway and Anthony Cole DeWeerd. Danielle is a 2001 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School and is attending Baker College studying business management. Anthony is a 1999 graduate of Jenison High School and is a 2004 graduate of Davenport University with a degree in accounting. The couple is planning an October 2006 wedding. rwnsiww* w nccicr Bill and Jean Hanshaw of Hastings, announce lhe engagement of their daughter. Kristen Ann to Shane M. Wheeler, son of Steve and Donna Cefalu of LaCombc. LA. The bride and groom elec*, arc both gradu­ ates of the Computer Animation Degree Program at Full Sail Real World Education Kristen is a visual communications spe­ cialist at Walt Disney Imagmeenng and Shane is a graphic designer at Pioneer Ram An October 2006 wedding is being planned. Weighing 7 lbs. 0 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Marriage fjpense&r GIRL, Kaitlyn Sarah-Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 19. 2005 at 10:34 a.m. to Eric and Melissa Hodges of Middleville. Weighing 6 lbs. 3 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Dylan Ross, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 20, 2005 at 1:47 to Darcy and Chad Welton of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 22 inches long business cards and GIRL, Geneveeve June, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 3,2005 at 2:57 a.m. to Chad and Teena Rairigh of Sunfield. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Annamay Rose, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 2,2005 at 8:05 pan. to Mary and Ed Whitney of Dowling. Weighing 6 lbs. 3 1/2 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Isaac Danger, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 1, 2005 at 9:32 p.m. to Rene6 Bell and Michael Gaiski of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Eric Lee Jr., bom al Pennock Hospital on Oct 24. 2005 at 8:17 am. to Eric and Rebecca Lobdell of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Angela Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct 27, 2005 at 4:01 p.m. to Stefanie and Kenneth Koan Jr. of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Kimber Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 26.2005 at 9:54 am. lo Amy and Rob Fenstemaker of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 1/4 ozs and 21 inches long. BOY, John and Kim Sheely of Alto are proud to announce the birth of their son. Noah Paul, bom Oct. 5, 2005 at Metropolitan Hospital. He measured 20 inches and weighed 7 lbs. 15 ozs. He was welcomed home by his brother, Kyle. Proud grandparents are Paul and Sheri Sheely of Caledonia, and Jim and Deb Stegenga of Alto. Great-grandparents are Noah and Elizabeth Sheely of Logansport. Ind., Tom and Pat Buchanan of Logansport. Ind. and Betty Moon of Grand Rapids. Great­ great grandmother is Dorothy Myers of Delphi, Ind. For everything from Keasts to celebrate 59th wedding anniversary Dustin Matthew Humphrey. Hastings and Carolyn Renee Robinson. Hastings. Russell Marvin Waters. Jr., Delton and Teresa Ann Moore, Delton. Jason Andrew Wiessner. Delton and Barbara Lynn Mann. Delton. Rye Henry Eggerstedt. Nashville ar.d Deborah Lynn Bloomberg. Nashville. Paul Delbert Ballinger. Hastings and laxa Lee Angderti. Hastings Brian Robert Prue. Marblehead. MA ind Julia Marie Cordis. Marblehead. MA. brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 On November 23. 2005. please help Jim and Mary Ann Keast celebrate their 59th wedding anniversary by sending them a card. They now reside in Arizona at the following address: 5862 N. Camino Esplendora, Tucson, Arizona 85718. Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the Ju Mawty af ©isabetfi c l\icho(s person you designate. Ask your funeral femdui fee altMjt fcrtn^ then. To du firn ItapttM CKurch of litdt U my for tvtryduna tfcat (MtiaM* io fcr director for more information on the BCF or call HanU. Sara*. Jim Ml Ntdutfi (269) 945-0526. Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 �Page 8 - Thursday. November 17. 2005 - The Hastings Banner jlnnie’s MAILBOX by Kathy MitchdU and Marcy Sugar The calendar is rather blank for lhe next few days, for a lull jusi before we get under way with all the December activities. The next big event for Lake Odessa is Christmas Round the Town, which comes Friday and Saturday. Nov. 25 and 26. Colorful fliers are about town in business places and in the hands of the varied crafters, who will be selling their creations at open houses on the two days right after Thanksgiving. One omis­ sion on lhe fliers is that of Friends of the Library, who will be hosts at lhe Lake Odessa Community Library. The hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 9 im. to 3 p.m. Saturday. This is the 14th year for this popular event. Jackie Gilliland hangs an ornament on the memorial tree at the lake Odessa Historical Society meeting. Not only does this give one a chance to buy unique items, but also it gives one entry into houses and business stops where one might not ordinarily go. A listing includes Plain 'n Fancy Folk at Mary's Country Garden east of Woodland; Christmas in the Country, just north of Woodland; Back Home Again, also north of Woodland: Wei I ma; i Wonderland south off Brown Road; 4 Ever Friends on Brown Road; The Basketeers, also on Brown. In Lake Odessa there are Kathy’s Flower Patch. O’Mara's Market. Design Your Occasion across from Union Bank. So Simply downtown, the Depot Museum. Artic Crafts on Pearl Street. Eagle Point Crafters on North Fourth Avenue. St. Edwards Family Center. Endless Expressions downtown, the library, and west of town Pleasant Valley United Brethren church. Country Estate north of Clarksville (worth the drive) and a stop on Jackson Road with four hostesses. This tradi­ tion was begun in 1992. The depot gift shop will have those great Scehler’s Pickles and relishes besides several crafters in the new freight house. The depot will have a sale of baked goods. St. Ed's will have cookies by the pound, a photo booth with Santa in midday and lunch. The Ionia County Genealogy Society met last Saturday with 40 present. There will be no membership meeting in December. Officers will be elected in January, but the slate of prospective officers has been announced. Carole Reiser was on hand with her attractive, extensive display in place showing dozens of pictures of the Funk fami­ ly and with many family artifacts such as a trunk. Emma's wedding dress and John's coat, shoe forms for the shoemaker, who had served in the German army before emigrat­ ing. beautiful intricate wood carvings done by the artistic brother, pictures of the family at work and at play besides some photographs of the family members. Carol related the journey of her search into parts of the family history and the unusual twists therein. Fortunately, the Funks labeled photos and ocher items so they can be identified. There was a very Health Line by Scott B. Brasseur, M.D. 1005 West Green Str<>-\ Hastings. Michigan 490;". s Telephone. 269 94 5 24 > Internal Medicine PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY My mother complains so much about pain in her legs. They don’t actually look like anything is wrong with them. What might this be and isn’t there anything that can be done? Although there are a number of things that can cause pain in your legs, peripheral neuropathy is a condition that can be present from many different causes. It is due to damage to the peripheral nerves which then cannot communicate to the brain in a normal way. Symptoms you’re likely to experience include pain, numbness, tingling, burning, muscle weakness or even loss of feeling. These symptoms often begin slowly initially in the feet or hands that spread upward. In some cases, symptoms may be very mild but for others, the symptoms are constant and unbearable and worse at night. When a single nerve is affected, the most likely cause is some type of injury from repetitive use that puts pressure on the nerve. This can be anything from a crutch under the arm to spending a long time at a keyboard. If several nerves are involved (like both legs), the cause frequently is diabetes but can also be a sign of thyroid, kidney or liver disease. Toxic chemicals such as alcohol or cleaning products, infections or vitamin deficiencies could also be to blame. Because peripheral neuropathy is only a presentation of many possible different problems, diagnosing and eventually treating it will depend on trying to figure out its cause. Your doctor will probable run a number of tests to determine what is damaging your nerves but unfortunately, the cause in any one individual is often difficult to determine. Treatment will then often be simply symptomatic in an effort to try and make the patient more comfortable. The best way to prevent peripheral neuropathy is to carefully manage any medical condition that puts you at risk. Control your blood sugars if you have diabetes, supplement your diet with correct vitamins if you are a strict vegetarian and avoid excess alcohol intake. If you use a keyboard frequently, make sure it is at the right height to avoid arm problems. Scott Brasseur, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician for medical advice before you change anything concerning your health. If you ha /e further questions about this or any other medical problem and would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. poignant letter from a fnand of lhe brother who died in after working for a short time carving marble. Following the meeting sever­ al members stayed to work in the library until five o'clock. There were new people who had taken a class at Portland from member James Moses. They came from Portland and Pewamo. The male quartet Half a Ton of Praise entertained a large crowd al Central United Methodist Church Sunday night, it was obvi­ ous that the group has a large following because of the high number of visitors. The Smith and Cobb families were well represent­ ed since the three brothers who comprise most of the quartet are grandsons of a Siblc couple of Ionia, ci which the late Laura Cobb was a membn. The triplet aunts of the singers •sere in lhe audience. They sing great harmo­ ny and have a remarkable pianist. Light refreshments were served at intermission by the Karl Klynstra family. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met last Thursday, with 40 present. The occa­ sion was to decorate the several trees with the ornaments inscribed iW years past with names of departed members of the community. If family members were present, they were asked to hang the colorful balls. This required Lynda Cobb's standing on a high ladder for quite a while. This year there were five trees and they were nearly filled. Phil and Betty Shetterly. along with Delayed prophecy Dear Annie: My parents divorced 13 years ago when 1 was 32. I haven't spoken to my mother for the past eight years, because she is a very angry person, and every conversation we had ended up with her hurting me. Since i could not get her to stop. 1 had to quit talking to her. My problem now is my dad. who never caused me a minute of trouble until three weeks ago. That's when he began dating for lhe first time since the divorce. 1 don't mind that he's seeing other women. The difficulty is that the person he has chosen to date is his secretary - the same woman my mother accused of breaking up their marriage. My mother complained endlessly about this secretary, and I always defended my father against her accusations. Now it has come true. I feei completely betrayed by my father and cannot accept that he is dating my mother’s worst enemy. I can't bear to spend a minute in lhe same room with my father and his girlfriend. I was so devastated when my dad told me the news that I cried for days. 1 am also wor­ ried about my mother, because if it hurt me this much. I can't imagine how she feels. I have con: ?mplated calling lo console her. but I know she will use the opportunity to belittle me. It has taken me years to get over pain Mom caused me. but I feel I owe her an apol­ ogy for not believing her about the secretary. Any suggestions? - Lost Daughter Dear Daughter Your father waited 13 years to date the secretary? We don't think you owe Mom an apology, but you might want to call to see how she's doing. It's possible she has mellowed in the past eight years, or at least has missed you enough to make a greater effort. And please forgive Dad for dating lhe secretary. Whatever their previous relation­ ship, he's waited a long time to start living again. My name’s not... Dear Annie: 1 am a 44-year-old marr ed woman who has begun the legal process of changing my first name. I’ve wanted to change it since I was a child. My mother and a few friends refuse to call me by my new Carole Reiser shofrs an example of name, and I resent being called by the old the intricate wood carving of a Funk fam­ one. What can I say to people who refuse to ily relative. respect my feelings on this? -- Frustrated Dear Frustrated: It takes a long while for Bernice Hamp were hosts Nov. 8 to lhe those who know you by one name lo start Alelhian group of Ceitral UMC. Connie calling you by another. You can refuse to Teachworth gave a fine address on the devel­ respond to your old name, although that prob­ opment of the local library and its many serv­ ices. Members were surprised the way some ably won't work with Mom. patrons use talking books such as truck driv­ You could save yourself a great deal of ers listening to the tapes while they cover the aggravation by allowing longtime friends and miles on the highways, such as a lady canning relatives to call you by the old name, correct­ peaches, such as people on lhe route to Florida after which they mail the tapes back. . ing them gently now and then. Your more She spoke on the services they render to the recent friends will call you by your new home schoolers of the community, the story name, and it will be on all your legal docu­ hours. A new project is for all the libraries in ments. That will have to suffice. the county to promote the whole county read­ ing one book and then having discussion groups on the topic. Most of the funding comes from the one mill voted levy in the county and penal fines. The fines are divided among the six library systems of the county. Dear Annie: 1 read your response to "Lied There were many questions, which Connie To in Virginia." who adopted a daughter out could answer. of the foster care system, and the child, now The essay contest sponsored by the VFW and Auxiliary has been’completed. Judging 11. constantly lies. Lying is a behavior typical was done Monday. Nov. 7. for both junior of children who have Reactive Attachment high and senior high contestants. The winners Disorder, a very serious and complicated phe­ will be announced later and recognition given nomena that presents itself frequently in chil­ at the appropriate time. There was an assigned dren who have been adopted or have been in topic for each group. The senior high group had written their essays, but they had to tape and out of foster homes. their presentations. There were word limits These parents should get an evaluation of and time limits. The judges do not know who their daughter by a Reactive Attachment wrote the essays since they were numbered Disorder specialist and seek assistance in and not named. dealing with the situation. It would benefit The Lansing newspaper a carried an obitu­ ary for William Besko. 56. who died on Nov. this family greatly lo learn more about RAD 11. He lived at Holt. He is survived by his and ways to treat it within the family. A good .wife and children, his mother and her hus­ resource for finding help is the Attachment band. his father Henry Besko and wife Disorder Network (radzcbra.org) at P.O. Box Donna, siblings, younger half siblings Dirk 23508. Overland Park. KS 66283. - Anne M. (Kay) Besko and Sonia (Mark) Latz. He was a stepbrother of Dennis Sauers of Woodland. Johnson, M.S.W./L.C.S.W., Director. Monte Saurs and their sister. Toby. Children and Families First Inc. One surprising result from advance public­ Dear Anne Johnson: Thank you for your ity on the Internet about the Saturday meeting expert advice. Other readers recommended a of the genealogy society is that the Reisers Board Certified Behavior Analyst received a telephone call from a lady in Canada. She had had a call from her brother (wu’w.bacb.com). trained specifically to deal in Germany that on the Internet he had seen with child behavior problems. Our thanks to the Reiser name and wanted his emigrant sis­ all who wrote. ter in Canada to check if this might be from the same family in his town. The Canadian lady had a distinct German accent. She was excited to be the go-between her brother and the local Reisers since her brother spoke no English. Dear Annie: I am in my late 20s and have Turkey dinners are being served at Sebewa been happily married for over five years. Center UMC Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. and at Here is lhe problem: Saranac at lhe Saranac High School cafeteria My parents divorced when I was little, and from 4-7 with tickets costing S7. The Saranac meal is sponsored by the Berlin Center UMC. my father i.- an alcoholic. Ever since I can The McDonald's Restaurant on M-50 is remember, he would call me on lhe phone, having major expansion at both the cast and drunk and rambling so much that by the end west ends. Last week the structure had a roof, of the call. I would be in tears. The past cou­ its inner duct work and not much else. The ple of years he's gotten worse. He is verbally side walls were gone. We await the new look. ’Liar’has RAD Drunken dad abusive, calling me names and telling me how stupid I am. but in the same breath, crying that I am the only thing in his life. J have tried to stand up to him. and it only has made things worse. He tells me that his miserable life is all my fault and that he does­ n't have a drinking problem. Annie, this is killing me and my marriage. 1 am ready to start a family, and I do not want Dad to have any contact with my future kids until he can get sober. I have tried the help groups and have had counselors talk to the rest of my relatives. I don't know what else to do ocher than to move away from my family. -- Sober Only Child Dear Sober: You cannot change your father's behavior, but you can work on chang­ ing your reaction to his emotional abuse, and if that means keeping your future children away from family gatherings where Dad is present, then don't be afraid to do it. It sounds as if your family has been enabling Dad long enough. We don't know which help groups you have tried, but please look into Adult Children of Alcoholics (adultchildren.org) al P.O. Box 3216. Torrance. CA 90510. Bashful ’Bessie’ Dear Annie: I have three sisters and one brother, and we all live in the same retiremem community. We all are in our 70s. and our spouses are living. TTis place has many activities. You can do most anything whether or not you are skilled at it We play golf, even though we are terri­ ble at it. we go to the swimming pool, even though we don't really swim, but we all have a great time, andwll activuiea are free. However one sister refuses to participate in any activity, whether or not her husband joins us. "Bessie’ always has an excuse — she's not feeling well, it's too hot. too cold, too windy. We only have a few years left, and v-e would love to get her to spend more time win. us. Do you have any ideas? - Miss Her in Tampa. Fk Dear Miss Her Has Bessie always been reluctant to do »hesc activities? Might she be embarrassed to be seen as clumsy or foolish? Is it possible she has a physical problem and is trying to hide it? Could rhe simply enjoy having those moments to herself? One of ycu can ask her directly. ’Bessie, we are con cemed about you. Why do you refuse cur invitations?" If she won't confide in you, there's not much you can do. Perhaps she sim­ ply doesn't enjoy physical activity and would prefer sharing dinner with you. That, too, is a nice way to visit. Deter dog danger Dear Annie: I read the letter from "Once Bitten. Twice Shy in New York," whose in­ laws' dog tried to bite her 2-year-okl daughter. The in-laws refused to keep the dog away from the girl. Dogs that are accustomed to being around adults arc unpredictable around young chil­ dren. Sudden movements and squeals so typ­ ical of children having fun can trigger an attack by a normally docile animal. I was working in lhe ER when a 4-year-old child was brought in with a severe head injury from a dog that had never been aggressive toward anyone before. Shame on the grandparents for jeopardiz­ ing the safety of their grandchild. It's sad that little girl will grow up knowing their dog was more important than she was. - Nanna in Louisiana Dear Nanna: We agree that one should never allow a situation where a child is at risk, and these grandparents have their priori­ ties out of order. Thanks for writing. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190. Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 17. 2005 - Page 9 Financial FOCUS From TIME to TIME X look down memory lane... Fillmore School District No. 7 Irving Township, Barry County Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. Are You Properly Insured? Who likes to talk about insurance? Very few people. Who needs adequate insurance? Everyone. In fact, if you’re going to achieve your long-term financial goals, you'll need to make sure you’ve got the proper coverage to protect yourself and your family. Unfortunately, many people aren't doing this, as these numbers show: • The average household requires more than $450,000 in life insurance, yet has only about $126,000 in coverage, according to a recent report issued by the Society of Financial Service Professionals. • About 40 percent of adult Americans have no life insurance, according to insweb.com. a Web site devoted to insurance issues. If you're one of those who are uninsured or underinsured, you need to take action soon because no one can predict the future. How much insurance - and what type? Your insurance needs will change through­ out your life. If you're single, and you rent an apartment, you may not need much insurance at all. But fast forward a few years - you're married and you have a house. Now. you need at least enough life insurance to enable your spouse to pay off your mortgage should you die early. Add on a few more years, and maybe you have a couple of children; at this point, you need to be able to leave enough money to help pay for college. Fillmore School 1935 To determine about how much insurance you'll need at different stages of your life, consult with a financial services professional - someone who can analyze your family and financial situations and help you come up with the right number. But you’ll also need to decide what type of insurance is appropriate for your situation. Here are two options: * Term insurance - When you're first start­ ing out in your career, you may want to con­ sider a term insurance policy. Term insurance is "pure" insurance; you get a death benefit, but no build-up of cash value. You'll find that term insurance premiuins are generally quite affordable, although they become less so as you get older. • Permanent insurance - If you want a death benefit and an investment component, you might choose some type of "permanent” insurance, such as whole life, universal lire or variable universal life. Depending on which policy you choose, you can earn a fixed or variable rate of return. Your earnings have the potential to grow on a tax-deferred basis, and you can use your account’s cash value to help pay for your children's college or to help fund your own retirement. Beyond life insurance While life insurance is essential, it isn't the only type of protection you'll need. At some time in their careers, about 30 percent of Americans age 35 to 65 will suffer a disabili­ ty lasting at least 90 days, according to the Health Insurance Association of America. Even a short-term disruption to your income could cause you to dip into your investments - and a long-term illness or injury could be disastrous. Your employer may offer some disability coverage, but it may be insufficient, so you might need to purchase an individual disability income policy. If you're not sure that you have enough life or disability insurance, find out what you need - and then acquire it. No matter how smart an investor you may be. your financial security will remain incomplete unless you've got the right coverage at the right time. This entire site Copyright C 2005 Edward Jones Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... 945-9554 Fillmore School, Irving Township By Joyce Weinbrecht The Fillmore School was built with bricks and stood on the southeast corner of Wood School Road and Eckert Road. All eight grades were taught there until it closed after school was out the summer of 1936. It was heated by a wood stove and a shed for storing wood was south of the school. Tliere was no plumbing. The outhouse was in back of the school. There was no well and water was carried from the Barcroft farm across the road. For many yean, everyone drank out of a common dipper. Later, there wus a waler fountain filled each day from the pail water, but much of the time it wasn’t used and students just dipped their water from the pail. There was no electricity. The gas lantern gave light at school meetings in the evening. In the fall of 1936, a Freeport school bus picked up students and took them to Freeport School, the Fillmore District paying their tuition. The Fillmore District was later annexed into Freeport. June Hecht remembers when she started school there were so many students she had to take a chair from home. Carl Barcroft remem­ bers one year when there were only seven stu­ dents. Fillmore School District #7 Year Teacher 1906- 1907 Anna E. Anderson 1907- 1908 Hattie J. Bouma 1908- 1909 1909- 1910 1910- 1911 1911- 1912 1912- 1913 1913- 1914 1914- 1915 1915- 1916 1916- 1917 1917- 1918 1918- 1919 1919- 1920 1920- 1921 1921- 1922 1922- 1923 1923- 1924 1924- 1925 1925- 1926 1926- 1927 1927- 1928 1928- 1929 1929- 1930 1930- 1931 1931- 1932 1932- 1933 1933- 1934 1934- 1935 1935- 1936 1936- 1937 1941-1952 Freeport 1952-1953 Ina M. Will Eula A. Nagler Agnes Doyle Agnes Doyle Nora Helrigel Jane Statsick Lila F. Cairns Cleo B. Crook Hazel Crook Hazel Crook Bertha L. Humphrey Rhoda Karcher Rhoda Bassett Minnie Cummings Bessie M. Cairns Alice Gardner Alice Gardner Vem Allerding Erma Eash Christina Bassett Christina Bassett Nona Thayler Marcia Amer Vemice Benson Vemice Benson Vemice Benson Vemice benson Margaret Perkins To Freeport Transported to Closed Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North Pledging to be You Healthcare Partner Our Pledge of Service To You Each and every Pennock employee and volunteer has taken a pledge to be your partner in personal, professional and progressive care. This means we pledge to treat you with courtesy, respect, professionalism and compassion while providing the most state-of-the-art healthcare in the finest possible facility. For more information, or to find a Pennock affiliated physician near you, call (269) 945-1 PHY (1749) Pennock Parmer, Caryn Hull, RPh Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator Pennock HEALTH ^SERVICES r/»nDcti in of Hastings on M-43 . ptofes*ional. progrcs,iVf per*00**'” Visit us on the web at www.pennockhealth.com 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings TOMdWl �10 — Thursday. November 17. 2005 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 2005-24412-DE Estate of Jennifer J. Millsap, deceased Date of birth: 3-12-1948 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Jennifer J Millsap, who lived at 9321 South M-37. Dowling. Ml 49050. died on or after 9-11-2005 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forex ar barred unless presented to Gordon M. Millsap, numed per­ sonal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court St . Ste 302. Hastings and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice Date: November 9. 2005 Jules B. Olsman P28958 2684 West Eleven Mile Road Berkley. Ml 48072 248-501-2300 Gordon D. Millsap 9321 South M-37 Dowling, Ml 49050 269-721-8705 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed soleiy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jermaine E. SuHivan-Miller. a single woman, original mort­ gagors) to Mortgage Plus of America Corporation, a Mtahigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 28. 2002, and recorded on July 1. 2005 in instrument 1083128, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Ina. as nominee for lender and lender 's successors and/or assigns as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Ntne And 23/100 DoHars ($84.209 23). including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hastings at 1:00 PM. on December 1. 2005. Said premises are situated in Crty of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. The West 56 feet of Lot 3 and the East 1/2 of lot 4. Block 8, Butler addition, accordingto the recorded plat thereof in hber 1 of plats, on page 66 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from th j date of such sale Dated October 27. 2005 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File S070964F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee, tn that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, pti.s Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Tina N. Falkenburg. an unmarried woman, original mort­ gagors). to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. Mortgagee, dated December 16. 2003. and record­ ed on December 26. 2003 m instrument 1119844. tn Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Two Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Six And 27/100 Dollars ($92,796.27). includ­ ing interest at 7.875% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on December 1. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry Count/. Michigan, and are described as. Commencing at the Northeast comer of the South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18. Town 2 North, Range 10 West, as a point of beginning; thence West 300 feet: tnence South 80 feet; thence East 300 feet; thence North 80 teet to the Point of Beginning The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate unless determined aban­ doned tn accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: October 27. 2005 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593 1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Chase Home Finance LLC successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Co.-p 30400 telegraph Rd Ste 200 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLE 4SE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the b*d amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Craig Alten King, a single man. original mortgagor(s). to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 10. 2003. and recorded on July 16. 2003 in instrument 1108697. m Barry county records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Foot Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Nine And 89/100 Dollars ($104.569 89). including interest at 8 6% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1D0 PM. on December 1.2005. Said premises are situated tn Crty of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: cots 11 and 12 of Balm-Meer Plat, according to tiie recorded plat thereof, as recorded m Liber 5 of Plats, on Page 30 The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated October 27. 2005 For more information, please caff: FC G 248 593 1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorney” For Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4070392F01 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 FHe *070331F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE Thts firm is a debt col­ lector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained win be used for this purpose If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number hsted below MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Gordon E Clemons, and Melanie Clemons, husband and wife to The Lending Group. Inc , an Illinois Corporation Mortgagee, dated January 5. 2004 and recorded January 14. 2004 in Instrument Number 1120722 Barry County Records. Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . by assignment dated January 9. 2004 and recorded April 9. 2004 in Instrument Number 1125062 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-Eight Dollars and Fifty-Eight Cents ($76,658.58) including interest 8 22% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and p.ov,ded. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by rsate of the mortgaged premises. or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday, December 1, 2005. Said premises are situated in City of Bellevue, Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as» The South 330 feet of the East 330 fee! of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4. Section 14. Town 1 North. Range 7 West Commonly known as 9351 Tasker Road. Bellevue Ml 49021 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned <n accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated OCTOBER 21. 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys Potestivo & Associates. PC. 811 South Blvd S'-rte 100 Rochester Hits, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 05-39707 ASAP729935 11/03. 11/10, 11/17. 11/24 — NOTICE — THE COUNTY OF BARRY IS ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS FOR CARPET REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT AT THE HISTORIC BARRY COUNTY COURTHOUSE. The closing date for the bid is December 15th, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. Bids shall be submitted to County Administration. 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. To obtain a copy of the invitation to bid. please call (269) 945-1285 or pick one up at the County Clerks office located at the above address. Specific questions regarding the Invitation to Bid may be directed to Tim Neeb, Building and Grounds Supervisor at (269) 838- Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt and any Information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by STEVEN R ADAMS AND CATHY A ADAMS HUSBAND AND WIFE to MORTGAGE ELEC­ TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC.. ACT­ ING SOLEY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER. ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. LENDER IS HAMILTON MORTGAGE COMPANY . Mortgagee, dated December 23. 2003. and recorded on January 09. 2004 . as Instrument No. 1120456. in BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of one hundreo sixty five thousand seven hundred seventy two and 69/100 Dollars ($165,772 69). including mtere:’ at 6.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foredosed by a sate of the mortgaged prem­ ises. or some psr of them, at public vendue, at the Al Barry Count/ Courthouse Hastings. Ml. at 1:90 PM on December 01. 2005. Said premises are sit­ uated In TOWNSHIP BF JUTLAND. BARRY County. Michigan and are-desenbed as A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST 1 /4 OF SECTION 4. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH­ WEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 4; THFNCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST. 1325 42 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION. THENCE NORTH 05 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 07 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF IRVING ROAD. 303.70 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID CEN­ TERLINE NORTH 05 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 07 SECONDS WEST. 200.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 84 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 53 SECONDS EAST. 300.00 FEET THENCE SOUTH 05 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 07 SECONDS EAST. 200 00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 84 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 53 SECONDS WEST. 300 00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate unless determmed abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sate DATED: November 01. 2005 Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue. Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 ATTORNEY FOR: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRA­ TION SYSTEMS INC . ACTING SOLEY AS NOMI­ NEE FOR LENDER. ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. LENDER IS HAMILTON MORTGAGE COMPANY Mortgagee For More Information Cad: (248) 540-7701 ASAP730176 10/27. 11/3. 11/10. 11/17 STEENSMfl PLUMBING । 795-7495 SERVICE RUN DAILY OWPLOW BIDS FOR OMliGEVIllE TOWNSHIP I FIRE STATION AND TOWNSHIP HALl ( For information please contact Township Supervisor Tom Rook at (269) 672-7479 and leave your name and number. Bids should be sent to Orangeville Township 7350 Lindsey CRd., Plainwell, Ml 49080. Bids should be received by..> C December 3rd, 2005. We reserve the right to reject any STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ORDER FOR ALTERNATE SERVICE CASE NO 05-557-CH COURTHOUSE. 220 W STATE HASTINGS. Ml 49058 269-945-1285 STREET. TCF NATIONAL BANK LISA M LONDER P64672 TROTT & TROTT. P.C. 30400 TELEGRAPH ROAD, SUITE 200 BINGHAM FARMS. Ml 48025 (248) 723-5988 T&T# 055681L02 NEUBAUM Any and All Unknown Claimants. Owners, Heirs, Devisees, or Assignees of Unknown Claimants or Owner of the manufactured Home located at 10320 S M-66 Hwy.. Nashville. Ml 49073 THE COURT FINDS 1 Service of process upon defendant, ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS. OWNERS, HEIRS. DEVISEES, OR ASSIGNEES OF UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS OR OWNERS OF THE MANUFAC­ TURED HOME LOCATED AT 10320 S M-66 HWY., NASHVILLE. Ml 49073. cannot reasonably be made as provided in MCR 2.105, and service of process may be made in a manner which is rea­ sonably calculated to g-ve defendsnt actual notice ot tho proceedings and an opportune; to be heard IT IS ORDERED: 2. Service of the summons and complaint and a copy of this order may be made by the foltowing method(s) a. First class mail to____________________ b. Tacking or firmly affixing to the door at_____________________________ c Delivering at__________________________ to a member of defendant's household who is of suitable age and ckscretion to receive process, with mstructxxw to delivery H promptly to defendant d. » Other-VIA PUBLICATION IN THE COUN­ TY OF BARRY PURSUANT TO MCR 2.201(D) PER 2.106(D). COMPLAINT TO ESTABLISH OWNERSHIP OF MOBILE HOME. INTERESTED PARTIES MUST FILE AN ANSWER WITHIN 28 DAYS WITH BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT OF THE DATE OF PUBLICATION 3. For each method used, proof of service must be filed promptly with the court 10/27/05 Judge James H. Fisher NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a mortgage given by Jerry L. and Patricia J. Midkiff, husband and wife, to Portage Commerce Bank dated January 13, 2004, and recorded January 21.2005, in Barry County records at 1121059, te being foreclosed on by Portage Commerce Bank for non-payment of principal and interest. The property subject to this foreclosure is described as; Township of Prairieville, County of Barry, Michigan. Lot 91. including the land lying between the side tot lines extended to Crooked Lake of the Plat of Hughes Park No. 2. as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 99. Barry County Records. AND Lot 02, including the land lying between the side tei anes extended to Crooked Lake, ol thp Plat of r+jghes Park No. 2. as recorded in Uber3 of Plats. Puga 99. Barry County Records, AND Lot 93. Hujhrs Park No. 2. as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats, Psqe 99. Barry County Records Commonly known as 7688 Hughes Drive Delton, Michigan. PPS08-12-240-049-25 There is currently due and owning on the mon gage $52,284 48 exclusive of taxes, costs and attorney lees, bearing interest at the rate of 8.5%. If on or before six (6) months from the date of the recording of the Sheriff's Deed, the mortgagor does not redeem, the mortgagor wW lose al ownership rights to the property The foreclosure sate of this property w« take place on Thursday. December 1,2005 at 1 DO p.m. at the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W State. Hastings. Michigan Dated: October 27, 2005 William E. Rheaume Attorney at Law North Washington Sq.. Ste 210 Lansing. Ml 48933 (517) 371-5579 wm.oi Notice Of Mortgage Forecfoeure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU APE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This aafemay bo rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. in that event, your damagea, If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to tho return of tho bid amount ten­ dered st sale, plus interact MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gerald Wouda, unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to Wilmington Finance, a Division of AIG Federal Savings Bank. Mortgagee, dated April 8,2004. and recorded on April 19, 2004 in instrument 1125990. in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Bank of New York as TrU stee for the CertificateHolders of CWABS 2004­ 06 as assignee by an assignment, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Two And 49/100 Dollars ($96,472 49). including interest at 5.99% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, st the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings st 1D0 PM. on December 1. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: The North 1/2 of Lot 14 of Parker's Sandy Beach Plat, according to the recorded ptat thereof m Liber 4 of Plats. Page 56. and that part of the West 25 00 feet of the South 1371 15 feet of East Parker Drive, as vacated in Barry County Circuit Court Fite No. 85-118 CH. as lies immediatiy adjacent to and as an Easterly extention of. the North 1/2 ot said Lot 14. as platted in the recorded plat of Parker s Sandy Beach Ptat. Section 30. Town 3 North Range 10 West The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the dale of such sate Dated: October 27. 2005 For more information, ptease call FC X 248 593 1302 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys For Bank of New York as Trustee tor the CemfcateHokters of CWABS 2004-06 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite S071112F01 Synopsis PRAIR1CVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting October 12. 2005 Meeting was called to order at 7DO P.M Roll Call Present Supervisor Herzog, Treasurer Nottingham and Trustees Rrtchie and Kennedy Absent Clerk Nichols 6 members of the pubic Approved agenda Approved minutes October 12. 2005 mealing Fire Reports (BPH. Hckory Comers. Pm Lake) received Accepted Ends for BPH and Ptoe Lake Fire Department Tankers Police report received Parks Commission minutes received County Commissoner Adams present Approve resolution for Gull Lake Sewer Authority to accept Credit Cards Approve resolution for approving land use pion amendment (Hemlock Island) Approve payment to Barry County Road Commission for Oak Drive Approve discontinuing Sam's Club Credit Card Budget amendments approved Approve 2 members of the Board to attend MTA seminar Approve payment to Prien & Newhoff Lakeshore Dnve project Approve resolution for Michigan Gas Utilities name change to Aquila Board comments/reports received Approval of payment of BPH and Hickory Comers fra departments yearty bMing Public comment; none Meeting adjourned ot 8:50 p.m. Vickey Nottingham. Treasurer Attested toby. Mike Herzog. Supervisor “***• THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m the condttions of a mortgage made by Terry H. Varner, and Roooann M.Vamer. husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Ina, mortgagee, dated December 9. 2003 and recorded December 18. 2003 in Instrument Number 1119522, Barry County Records There « claimed to be duo on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Fifty­ Seven Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Three and 81/100 DoHars ($157.333 81) including interest at the rate ot 7.65% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in tho mort­ gage and the statutes of the State ot Michigan, r oboe is hereby given that the mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue al tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 DO p.m. on December 1,2005. The premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast comer of the South 27 Acres of the North 50 Acres ot the East 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, Town 3 North. Range 8 West; thence North 5 2/3 rods; thence West 28 1/3 rods; thence South 6 2/3 rods; thence East 2B 1/3 rods to the place of beginning ■ * The redemption penod chai be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless ths property la deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL °URCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can remand the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages. If any. « limKsd solely to the return ot the bid amount tendered a! sate. Dated October 27. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys fo> Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc.,. a? Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 213.0439 Notice Of Mortgage ForecioeurL Bale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTiLMITING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATk WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This safe may be rescinded by the foracioeing mortgagee, in that event, your damagee. If any, shall ba 8mRad sofoly to tho return of tho bid amount ten­ dered at aala, piua IntaraaL MORTGAGE SALE - Deiautt has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Abraham Thomas, single man. as his sole and separate prop­ erty. original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee tor tender and lender's successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated September 24.2004, and record­ ed on October 4. 2004 in instrument 1134991, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of Seventy-Three Thousand Ave Hundred Twenty-Six And 51/100 Dollars ($73,528.51), including interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1D0 PM. on December 1,2005. Said premises are situated in Village of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northeast f/4 ol Section 21. Town 4 North. Range 7 West. VBags al Woodland. Barry County. Michigan, described a commencing 36 rods 11 feet West of ths Northeast comer post of said Section 21. tor the piece of beginning, thence South 14 rods, thence West 3 rods 5 1/2 teet, thence North 14 rods, thence East 3 rods 5 1/2 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shaH be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 800.3241a, In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: October 27. 2005 For more information, please cal: FC W 248 593 1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee tor lender and lender's successors and/or assigns 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File #071156F01 awmtt �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November IT. 2005 - Page II LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS Th* sate may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert J. Warner, unmarried man. original mortgagor(s). to Long Beach Mortgage Company, a Corporation. Mortgagee, dated November 30. 2004. and record­ ed on December 8. 2004 in instrument 1138379. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage ttwe is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Four And 92/100 Dollars ($99,884.92). including interest at 8.5% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in suer, case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on Decembers. 2005 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lots 23 and the South 1/2 of Lot 22 of Broadway Heights, according to the recorded ptat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats. Page 48. Barry County Records The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 10. 2005 For more information, please call: FC R 248 593 1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Long Beach Mortgage Company. a Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #071235F01 OIMUa ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING NOVEMBER 1,2005 Meeting called to order by Supervisor Rook. All board members present Also present. Fire Chief Boulter and 7 guests. Pledge ol Allegiance. Treasurer's Report Total October receipts..................................$815.78 Total October disbursements.............. $67,372.24 Total October disbursements Building Fund......... ................... $25,265 36 Total all accounts..................................$757,446.83 Motion by Perino, support by Ritchie to approve October 4, 2005 minutes. Ail ayes Motion carried. Correspondence: GLASA October minutes. Invitation to board to attend MTA conference January 24-27. 2006, Barry Economic Development Alliance News for October 2005, Liquor Control Commission requesting trans­ fer ownership liquor license. ......... ............ . Fire Department Fire report read. Current staffing 18 firefighters. 2 on medical leave Application for FEMA grant reject­ ed Dan Boulter and Tom Rook attended MTA sem­ inar on fire departments. Approval of purchase overhead door tab‘ed until next months meeting. Building Committee Report: Mark Paradowski reported that progress on con­ struction of new facility two weeks behind schedule. Consumers Energy has not responded to calls for hook up. Asphalt laid on Friday. Furniture Committee: Committee requested approval for an expendimre of $27,981. The committee has recommended that the board award the contract to Western Michigan Office Interiors of Kalamazoo. A request was also made for $800.00 to purchase a PA sys­ tem Motion by Rook to purchase from West Michigan Office Interiors and Radio Shack, furniture and PA systems as requester and approved by fur­ niture committee in the ameunt ot $28,781. Support by Ribble. Roll call vote. All ayes Motion carried. Fawn Lake Pet'.uon; Petition to develop a special assessment district to install wastewater system was presented to board. Township to determine legitimacy of signa­ tures. Request from OMM on updated cost. A pub­ lic hearing will be set with 30 days of notice. Community Center Rental The board reached an agreement on rental/deposit fees, rules pertaining to community center rental, and availability to community. Motion to approve rental policy by Perino, support by Ritchie. Roll call vote. All ayes Motion carried. Fire Department Policy Review: Motion by Perino to approve fire departments Standard Operation Guideline *011 (Recruiting and Employment) and #072 (Unauthorized Release of Information Policy) support by Ribble Ail ayes Motion carried. Clerk-Accounting Program Request; Township Clerk has requested a cash-receipting program for the computer as recommended by auditors Siegfried CrandaH. The program would be compatible wrth the accounts payable program that the township already has and would keep a record of all incoming receipts Motion by Ritchie, support by Perino to approve riew program in the amount of $1,295 for system and S500 for training Roll call rote. All ayes Motion carried. Cemetery Ordinance: Sexton has requested $50 increase to funeral homes for the cost of opening and closing of burial spaces. After speaking to several funeral homes it was determined that the majonty would be willing to accept the increase. Motion by Goy support by Penno to increase rate of Sexton's fee. All ayes Motion earned. Keller Road Gravel Pit: Linda Ribble received a phone call from a town­ ship resident concerned with the truck traffic on Keller Road from the gravel pit m Hope Township Township board to write a letter to Hope Township Motion by Perino, support by Ritchie to approve a recommendation by Linda Ribble to wnte a thank you note to Mike Smith for donation of stones to Orangeville Township. All ayes Motion earned Bills reviewed by Ritchie Motion to pay bills by Goy. support by Penno All ayes Motion earned. Motion to adjourn by Goy, support by Ritchie. All ayes Motion carried Meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m. Jennifer Goy Township Clerk Unapproved mriutes Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Future Advance Mortgage executed on August 14. 2003. by Steven C. Guy. an unmarried man. as Mortgagor, to Chemical Bank Shoreline, as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds tor Barry County. Michigan on August 28. 2003. in Document No '.112044 (the •Mortgage'], on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of Two Hundred Sixty Six Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty One and 16/100 Dollars ($266,961.16). as of the date of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been institut­ ed to recover tne debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of safe in the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. December 1. 2005. at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon, at the Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the CnTuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sate and sold to the highest bidder, at public sate, for the purpose of satisfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and expenses of sate, cer­ tain property located in Barry County. Michigan, desenbed in the Mortgage as follows The South 2 rods of Lot 227 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. Also. Lot 309 of the Crty. formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The length of the redemption penod will be six (6) months from the date of the sate Dated: November 3. 2005 MILLER. CANFIELD. PADDOCK AND STONE. P.LC. Attorneys for Chemxal Bank Shoreline By: Lori L. Purkey. Esq. 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 Robert A. Tremain A Associates, P.C. la a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt and any Information obtained will bo used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default nas been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by PAUL A ROY A MARRIED MAN MARY T ROY to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS. INC SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER AND LENDERS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. LENDER IS CTX MORTGAGE COMPA­ NY. LLC . Mortgagee, dated April 12. 2002. and recorded on April 19. 2002 . as Instrument Nu 1078587. in BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred twenty seven thousand seven hundred forty eight and 82/100 Dollars ($127,748 82). including interest at 7 750% per annum, as modified by agreement dated October 13. 2004 Under the power of sate con­ tained tn sate mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice rs hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the At Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 PM on Decamber 01. 2005. described as: LOT(S) 31 OF HILLTOP ESTATES. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORD­ ED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS. PAGE(S) 74 OF KENT COUNTY RECORDS The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale DATED October 25. 2005 Robert A Tremam & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue. Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 ATTORNEY FOR. MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRA­ TION SYSTEMS. INC SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER AND LENDERS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. LENDER IS CTX MORTGAGE COMPANY. LLC Mortgagee For More Information Caff (248) 540-7701 ASAP728882 10/27, 11/3. 11/10, 11/17 FORECLOSURE NOTICE Th.$ firm rs a debt col­ lector attempting to collect a debt Any information obtained wtli be used for this purpose If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Christopher Barker and Judy Barker, his wife, who executes this instrument for the solo pur­ pose of subordTia’ing her Dower and Homestead Interest to the lien of this mortgage to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, organized and existing under the laws of Delaware, dated February 12. 2003 and recorded March 3. 2003 in Instrument # 1098724 Barry County Records. Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the registered holders of CDC Mortgage Capital Trust 2003-HE2. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Senes 2003-HE2. by assignment dated January 10. 2004 and recorded May 9. 2005 in Instrument # 1146144 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Eighty-Six Dollars and Ninety-Two Cents ($119,086 92) including interest 9 75% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday, December 1. 2005 Sad premises are situated in Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at a point where Lammers Road intersects the West line of the Southeast one-fourth of the Southwest onefourth of Section 14. Town 7 North, Range 9 West; thence North on said West line of the Southeast one-fourth of the Southwest one-fourth. 10 rods, thence East 20 rods, thence South 20 rods, thence West to center of Lammers Road: thence Northwesterly along the center ol Lammers Road to the place of beginning Commonly known as 6993 Lammers Rd. Delton Ml 49046 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated OCTOBER 17. 2005 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the regis­ tered holders of CDC Mortgage Capital Trust 2003HE2. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Senes 2003-HE2 Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys Potertrvo & Associates. PC 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hilts. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No 05-39594 ASAP730955 11/3. 11/10 11/17. 11/24 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew J. Miianowski, a marned man and Lisa A Milanowski. hts wfe. original mortgagor(s). to MMS Mortgage Services. Ltd.. Mortgagee, dated April 21. 2003. and recorded on Apnl 28, 2003 in instrument 1102817, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Washington Mutual Bank. FA as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol Eighty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Eight And 88/100 Dollars ($83,448.88). including interest at 5.75% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 00 PM. on December 15. 2005 Said premises are situated in Village ot Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as Lot 1 and the East 25 feet of Lot 2. Block 4. Samuel Roush's Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 28. also that part of the fomer Pere Marquette Railroad Right-of-Way described ps: Beginning at the intersection of the South line of Lot 1 of said Stock 4 and the Easterly line of said railroad right-of-way; thence Northwesterly along said Easterly right-of-way to tne West line of the East 25 feet of Lot 2; thence South along foe Southerly extension of said 1; tnence East to the place of beginning The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date ot such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: November 17. 2005 For more information, please call: FC R 248 593 1305 Trott & Trott. P.C Attorneys For Washington Mutual Bank fka Washington Mutual Bank. FA 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #048565F02 0***w CORRECTED NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THIS PURPOSE IF YOU *»RE IN THE MILITARY. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFF'CE AT THE NUMBER LISTED BELOW MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m the conditions of a certain mortgage mace by; Wayne L. Hoffman and Michelle Hoffman. Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., organized and existing under the Jaws of Delaware Mortgagee, dated July 82. ">2004 and recorded August 5. 2004 in DoOtmaht Number 1131935 Barry County Records. Michigan Said mortgage was subsequently assigned through mesne assign­ ments to Decision One Mortgage Co L LC on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-Five Dollars and Eighty-Four Cents ($132,875.84) including interest 8.4% per annum. Under the power of sate con­ tained in said mortgage and the statue in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at lhe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 00PM , on Thursday. November 17. 2005 . Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: Commencing at the Northeast Corner of South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 30. Town 1 North, Range 7 West, thence West along the North fane of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 30. a distance of 508 Feet; thence South paraltei with the North and South 1/4 line of said Section, a distance of 400 feet; thence East parallel with sate North line of the South 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4. a distance of 359.5 Feet to the Centerline of the North Avenue and the True Place of Beginning; thence West Paraltei wrth said North line of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1 /4 of the Northwest 1 /4 to the Centertine of said North Avenue; thence Northeasterly along said centerline to the True Place of Beginning. Parcel 2. Commencing at the Northeast comer ol the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 30. Town 1 North, Range 7 West; thence West along the North line of the South 1/2 ot the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 30. a Distance of 508 feet; thence South parallel wrth the North ana South 1/4 line of said section, a distance of 400 feet; thence East. Paraltei with the said North line of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4. a distance of 359.5 feet to the Centerline of North Avenue, thence Northeasterly along the Centerline of said North Avenue to the Place of Beginning, Excepting therefrom: Commencing at the Northeast Comer of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 ot Section 30. Town 1 North, range 7 West; thence West 278 feet along the North line of said South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4; thence South 253.59 eet; thence South 68 degrees 28 minutes 30 seconds East 189.16 feet to a point on the Centerline of North Avenue; thence Northeasterly along the said Centerline to the Point of Beginning Township of Assyria, Barry County. Michigan. Commonly known as 14362 North Ave. Bellevue Ml 49021 The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: October 17. 2005 Decision One Mortgage Co LLC Assignee of Mortgagee. Attorneys: Potestivo A Associates. PC.. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100, Rochester Hills. Ml 48X7 (248) 844-5123 Our Fite No 05-39501 ASAP728589 10'20/2005. 10/27/2005. 11/03/2005, 11/10/2005 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by James A. Shields amd Mary M. Shields, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Comerica Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, da'ed May 30. 1996. and recorded on June 11. 1996 m Liber 663 cn Ptge 350. m Barry county records. Michigan, on which i.'ortgage there is claimed to be due at the date he.aof the sum of Eighty-Nine Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Two And 45/100 Dollars ($89,682 45). including merest at 8 625% per annum Under foe power of sale contained tn sad mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged prefnises. or some part of them, at public ve.xfue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on December 1.2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Thomapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as That part of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 ol Section 24. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, described as: commencing at the West 1 /4 comer of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes 11 seconds East 854.76 feet along the North line of said Southwest 1/4 to the place of beginning, thence continuing North 89 degrees 41 minutes 11 seconds East 465 .56 feet, thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes 58 seconds West 593 48 feet along the Easl line of said West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4, thence North 89 degrees 06 min­ utes 20 seconds West 465.55 feet; thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes 58 seconds East 583.68 feet to the place of beginning. Together with an easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes over a 20 foot wide strip of land, the centerline of which is described as. Commencing at the above described West 1/4 cor­ ner; thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes 11 sec­ onds East 1320.32 feet along the North kne of said West 1/2 of Southwest 1/4; thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes 58 seconds West 1067.31 feet along the Easl kne of said West 1/2 of Southwest 1/4; thence North 87 degrees 54 minutes West 375.75 feet to the place of beginning of said ease­ ment; thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes 58 sec­ onds Easl 33.0 feet; thence North 04 degrees 09 minutes 47 seconds West 142.0 feet; thence North 25 degrees 57 minutes 13 seconds West 62.0 feet; thence North 05 degrees 52 minutes 32 seconds East 126.0 feet; thence North 16 degrees 14 min­ utes 46 seconds West 75 0 feet; thence North 22 degrees 26 minutes 29 seconds East 42.3 feet to the place of ending of said 20 foot strip Together with a stop of land 66 feet wide for the purpose ol ingress, egress, and utility purpose, th© centerline of which is described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer o’ Section 24. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Thomapple Township, Barn County. Michigan; thence North 89 degrees 41 mi.iutes 11 seevnds East 1320.32 feet along North '.ne of the West 1/2 <4 the Southwest 1/4 of uaid Section; thence South 0 degrees 19 minutes M seconds West 1067.31 feet along the East line ex said West 1/2 of Southwest 1/4; thence North 87 degrees 54 minutes West 355 75 feet to the place of beginning of said easement; thence continuing North 87 degrees 54 minutes West 225 0 feet; thence South 1 degree 30 minutes 27 seconds West 503 0 feet; thence South 44 degrees 34 min­ utes 07 seconds West 104 0 feet; thence South 0 degrees 17 minutes 55 seconds West 738.0 feet to the centerline of State Road and the place of end­ ing of said easement The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated: November 3. 2005 For more information, ptease call FC R 248 593 1305 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Comerica Bank successor by merger and or name change to Comerica Mortgage Corpcatxji. a Michigan Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5622 Fite 4071469F01 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION O6TAMED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-8100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default havmg been matte in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made bv David A. Kuzava of Barry County. Michigan, Mortgagor to First Financial Bank. N.A. successor by merger to Sand Ridge Bank dated the 15th day of October. A D. 2003, and recorded in the office of th© Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 21st day ot October. A.D 2003. m Instrument No 1115998 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. al the date of this notice, tor principal and interest, the sum of $143,325 78 (One hundred Forty Three thousand. Three hundred Twenty Five dollars and Seventy Eight cents) including interest there on at 5.37% (five point three seven) percent per annum. * nd no suit proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sate contained in safe mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on . the 15th day of December. A.D., 2005. at 1D0 o'clock said mortgage wi« be foreclosed by a sate at puttee auction, to the high­ est bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Barry County. Michigan, ot the prem­ ises described in said mortgage. Which said prem­ ises are desenbed as follows. All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Cartton. m the County of Barry and State of Micmgan and described as fodows to wit: That part of the Southeast one-quarter ot Section 21. Town 4 North, Range 8 West, described as Commencing at the South one-quarter comer of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes East 1993.76 feet along the West kne of said Southeast one-quarter to the place of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 577.50 teet along the said West line; thence North 89 degrees 34 minutes 12 seconds East 250.00 feet along the South Ine of the North 66 feet of said Southeast one-quarter; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 424.00 test, thence South 89 degrees 34 minutes 13 seconds West 68.50 feet (assessed as 68.00 fest); thence South 00 degress 00 minutes 00 seconds West 153.50 feet (assessed as 153.00 fest); thence South 89 degrees 34 minutes 12 seconds West 181.50 .eet to the place of beginning. Subject to highway right of way for Barber Road. Commonly known as: 4442 Barber Rd. Tax ID: 08-040021-425-10004 The redemption period shall be one year from the o<i’e of such sale Dated: November 10. 2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO.. L.P.A. Daniel E Best. (P-58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weltman. Weinberg A Rais Co.. LPA. 2155 Butterfield Drive. Suite 200-S Troy. Michigan 48084 WWRFO4556127 Pub: 11/10- 12« By SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at www.hA.ttkl2.Qrg Thursday, November 17 5: 00 pm Coaches Serving Night Friday. Novsmber 18 TBA Girts Varsity 7W pm Giris Varsity O Big Boy Restaurant Swimming MHSAAFmate A Basketbsl DisL Anais at Charlotte (TBA) A Saturday. November 19 TBA Girts Varsity Swimming MHSAA Finals A Sunday. November 20 No events scheduled MonctejJtoYfinibftLil TBA Girts Varsity Basketball 4.00 pr Boys 8th Basketball 4:00 pin Boys 7th Basketball Tuesday. November 22 6: 30 PM Winter Sports Parents cmu. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Barbara A Black Trust dated April 27.1996. Date Of birth; 4-21-1935. TO ALL CREDITORS AND ALL INTERESTED PERSONS mckxkng Judith J Black and Nancy L Black, whereabouts unknown NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Bwhara Arm Black, who lived al 400 N. A1A. Ste. 43. Ju^ter, Florida died June 9. 2005. Credited of the decedent are notified that all claims ag^nst the estate will be forever barred unfe.T presented to Jeanne L Romanik-Klynsma. na.’wx trustee at 5204 W. Garbow Road. M-ddteviito. Ml 49333-9474 and the named trustee within 4 moi'fhs ailnr the date of publication of this notice. 11/14/2005 Jaffs. Raft. Heuer A P.C. Elizabeth Lucksnbach Biown P58540 27777 Frank)tn Road. Ste. 2500 Southfield. Ml 48034 (248) 351-3000 Jeanne L Romanik-Klynsma 5204 W Garbow Road Middleville. Ml 49333-9474 269-795-2556 Week of MHSAA Reg Toum Kraft Meadow Kraft Meadow A H H meeting O High School (School) H Wednesday, November 23 No events scheduled CO SAXOffSI Hastings Athletic Boosters Meet First Wednesday ot Each Month 7:30 pm ■ Haatlngs High School Choir Room HASTINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS Contact Laura 948-0506 to Sponsor the Sports Schedule �Page 12 - Thursday. November 17. 2005 — The Hastings Banner FOOTBALL, continued from page 20------------ LEGAL NOTICES AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY MFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) N34100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Frank D. Davis and Laura A. Davis, hus­ band and wile, as joint tenants o( Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to Long Beach Mortgage Company dated the 20th day ol Seotember, A.D 2001, and recorded in the office ol the. Register of Deeds, lor the County of Barry aid State ol Michigan, on the 2nd day ol October, AD. 2301. In Instrument No. 1067491 of Barry Records, which said mortgage was assigned to Wachovia Bank. N.A (formerly known as First Union National Bank), as Trustee tor Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2001-4, thru mesne assignments, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $238,360 90 (Two hundred Thirty Eight thousand. Three hundred Sixty dollars and Ninety cents) including interest there on at 10.24% (ten point two lour) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the Stair of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice to hereby given that or. . tho 8th doy ol December. AD.. 2005. at 1.-00 o'clock said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sate at public auction, to the high­ est bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. Barry County, Michigan, of the prem­ ises described in said mortgage. Which said prom­ ises are described as foAows: Al that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Thomapple, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and desenbed as follows to wit: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of said sec­ tion; thence North 90 degrees 0 minutes e^st 16.50 feet atang tho North Uno of said southwest IM: thence south 00 degrees 20 minutes 45 seconds wr#st 181323 feet paraltei with the west Ine of said southwest 1X4 to the place of beginning; thence south 86 degrees 51 minutes 15 seconds east 575.66 teet; thence south 00 degrees 20 minutes 45 seconds west 275.0 feet; thence north 86 digress 51 minutes 15 seconds west 575.66 feet; thence north 00 degrees 20 minutes 45 seconds oast 275.0 feet to the ptace of beginning. Subject to and together with an easement tor ingress and egress over the east 16.5 feet of the west 33 feet of the north 2090 foot of said south­ west 1/4, afeo subject to an easement tor ingress, egress and utility purposes over the toltowtog par­ cel: beginning at the northwest comer of lhe above described parcel; thence south 86 degrees 51 min­ utes 15 seconds east 575.66 feet; thence south 00 degrees 20 minutes 45 seconds west TTX1 feet; thence north 57 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds west 24.10 feet; thence north 86 degrees 51 min­ utes 15 seconds west 566.21 feet; thence north 00 degrees 20 minutes 45 seconds oast 66.08 feet to the place of ending of said easement. Commonly known as: 3120 Kanyaon LN Tax ID: Part of 06-14-029-006-20 The redemption period shell be one year from the date of such sale. Dated: November 3,2005 WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO, L.P.A By: DentelE. Best, (P-5a50U Attorney for Assignee ot Mortgegee Wellmen. Weinberg A Reto Co, LPA. 2155 Buttertteid Drive. Suite 200-S Troy. Michigan 48064 WWRF03531881 Pub: 11/3-12/1 ■**« Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORM ATU N WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed sotety to tho return ol tho bid amount tandared at sate, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Cart S. Zurhorst. a married man. original mongagor(s), to Amedfirst Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated April 30. 2003, and recorded on May 2. 2003 in instrument 1103289. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at me date hereof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Thirteen And 41/100 Dollars ($96,913 41). mdudtog interest at 6.5% pec annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice Is hereby given that said mortgage wtii be torectoeed by a sate of toe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on December 15.2005. Said promtoes are situated in Township of Pralrevilte, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 6 rods of the North 64 rods of the East one-half of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 17. Town 1 North. Range 10 West EXCEPT. Commencing at the North 1/4 poet of Section 17. Town 1 North. Range 10 West; thence South 01 degrees 12 minutes 48 seconds East along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 17 a distance of 957.00 test; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West parallel with the North line of said Section 17 a distance of 372.50 feet to the true place of beginning, and run­ ning thence South 01 degrees 12 minutes 48 sec­ onds East parallel with said North and South 1/4 line 25.00 feet, thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West paraltei with said North Sectton line 190.00 feet; thence North 01 degrees 12 min­ utes 48 seconds West 25.00 teet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 190.00 feet to the place of beginning, ALSO commencing at the North 1/4 post of Sectton 17, Town 1 North, Range 10 West; thence South 01 degrees 12 minutes 48 seconds East along lhe North and South 1X4 line ot said Section 17 a distance of 957.00 teet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West par­ North line of said Section 17 a dtetance of 562.5 feet to the true place of beginning and running thence North 01 degrees 12 minutes 48 seconds West psralel with said North and South 1M Ins 627 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 min­ utes 00 seconds West parallel with said North Sectton Kne 757.5 feet, more or less, to the West line of toe East 1/2 of toe Northwest 1/4 of said Section 17. thence Southerly along said West Ine 6.27 test thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 757.5 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from toe dets of such sate, unless determined ebandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case too redemption period shal te 30 days from tho date ot such sale Doted: November 17.2005 For more Information, please cal: FC S 246.593 1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Chase Home Finance LLC successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #034671F02 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph V. Samson, a married man. to Amsnquest Mortgage Company, mort­ gagee. dated April 21. 2004 and recorded June 4. 2004 in Instrument Number 1128776. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities toe. Asset Backed Pass Through Certificates. Series 2004-IA1 under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of September 1. 2004, Without Recourse by assign­ ment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Seven and 10X100 Dollars ($96,667 10) indudng interest a! the rate of 6.60% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Mchigan. notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubhc vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings to Barry Ccunty. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on December 15. 2006. The premises are located in the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 52. Oakwood Shores No. 2. part of the Southeast one-quarter. Section 7. Town 3 North, Range 10 West. Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded to Uber 5 of Plats at Page 79 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned m accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the dale of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind toe sate to the event a 3rd party buys toe property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages. If any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: November 17,2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc. Asset Backed Pass Through Certificates, Senes 2004-IA1 under toe Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of September 1, 2004, Without Recourse . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 2142573 «*** Notice Ot Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE W ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thte sate may be MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in toe conditions of a mortgage made by Tyrone S. Sotmoa and Eton M. Sotaxjs. husband and wto. original mortgagors), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 29.2000, and recorded on December 18.2000 in instrument 1052966. to Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof toe sum of One Hundred Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Two And 49/100 Dotora ($107.822 49). todudtog interest at 725% per annum. Under toe power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of lhe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 100 PM. on December 8, 2005. Said promises are situated to Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land located to the West 1/2 of too Southeast 1/4 of Section 27. Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Orangevito Township. Barry County, Michigan, more partxxjiarty described as follows; beginning at toe intersection ol toe South boundary line of Sever Road and too East Uno of too West 1/2 of lhe Southeast 1/4 of said Section ; thence West along the South line of Sever Road, a distance of 270 feel; thence South parallel to said East line of toe West 1/2 of lhe Southeast 1/4 of said Section, a dwtance of 322 2/3 teet: thence Eati paraltei to too South fine ot Sever Rood, a dis­ tance of 270 toot to toe said East ine of the West 1/2 of toe Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence North along said East kne. a distance ot 322 2/3 feet to the place of beginning. Barry County Records The redemption period shaR be 6 months from tho date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 800.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sate. Dated: November 10. 2006 For more information, please cal: FC C 248 593.1301 Trott a Trod. P.C. Attorneys For ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc. 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Forme. Mchigan 48025-5822 Rte 8029819F03 '***’ STATE OF MKHGAN PROBATE CObaT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT - FAltiLY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FU NO. 2005-24293-NC In toe mafter of Lisa Mae Weiss TO ALL INTERESfW* PERSONS todudtog: whose addresses) art dhkndwn and whose inter­ est in toe matter may be barred or affected by the fotiowtog: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will bo held on December 7.2005 al 830 am. at 206 W. Court St. Ste 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 before Judge Wtotem M. Doherty P41960 for the foltowtag purpose: ON 1HE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF LISA MAE WEISS to LISA FREMLIN WEISS May 4. 2005 Lisa Weiss 608 Barfield Dr. Apt. #5 Hastings. Ml 49058 269^04-9264 team during the season. Tough running up the middle, by lhe fullbacks Comer and Bobby Leedy, led to big wins over Coldwater and Union City. These two wins and a heart­ breaking tie. against a tough Sturgis team, were sandwiched between a couple of tough losses to Pennfield and Harper Creek. Leading the offensive line were Brandon Johnson and Michael Eastman sharing the cecicr positions. The guards Chase V/Jliams, \dam Keeler, and Cody Newtro did an excellent job while learning the pulling guard position. The tackles Alex Villa. Dylan Burger. Nick Watkins, and Dalten White did a fine job of opening lhe holes for lhe running backs. The ends were led by Austin Lajcak, John Parker. Ryan Evans and Kristian Hager. Parker and Hager caught a touchdown pass each this season. The special teams did not allow a ran longer than 15 yards this season, with tremendous kicking by Eastman. Eastman was pouO on all his extra-point attempts, except one; a very impressive showing for a fir4 year player. Evans also did a fine job kicking off for the Saxons. The receiving team had a nice season with Huisman and Comer having nice runs. Garber had a 75-yard return for a touchdown in a close game against Coldwater. The defense kept the Saxons in every game they played. They were led by the line back­ ing core of Leedy, Johnson, Comer and Garber. The defense bad strong hitting up the middle by Williams, Eastman, and Adam Keeler. The comer play of Huisman, Parker. Anthony Veltre and Tyler Slolicker kept much from getting around the ends. In the instances that that happened, the safety play of A.J. Roberts. Brandon Thomas, Cole Davis and Zwiemikowski were there to stop them. The defense caused some turnovers with interceptions by Huisman and Parker and fumble recoveries by Dylan Burger and White. Rick Zwiemikowski kept the stats for each game during the season. Mike Eastman and Dennis Lajcak were the assistant coaches and Bob Leedy the head coach. Debbie Williams did banner work for lhe team, which was also supported by the HYAA cheerleaders and team mom Julie Ann Johnson. -------------------------- saann----------------------------(City of Hastings) Don NMM, M2 W. Slate Street HMUngS Meh. 4905B. phons (269) 948-6762 DiairtaHo.2 (ThomoptMo Tap. i kvkig Tup. Proc. 2) James French. 171 Hunters Tret Court. MickSevfc. Meh. 48333, phone (268) 795-9783 b.'sMctHo.3 (Cutland Charter Twp. Hope 8 smalt area of Barry Twp.) Sandru L James. 1388 Ntaalo. HaOkv. Meh. 48058, phone (268)9454402. DtavtetNo. 4 (Carton Twp., Hastings Chw-er Twp., Irving ’.wp. Free. 1 & a small portion of Woodtad Twp.) Howard HooT Gibson. 1614 N M-43 Hwy.. Hasten. Mkto. 48058, phone (268) 948-8325. DtetrtctNo. 5 (Maple Grove Twp., Castleton Twp. and most c# Wcodtand Twp.) Michael Calfton. 307 N. Main. NashvBe, Mich. 48073, phone (517) 852-2070. DtetrtctNo. I (Orangeville Twp. & Yankee Springs Twp.) Clare Tripp. 11776 English Court. ShefoyviHe. Mich. 49344. phone (k^) 672-7474. DtetrtctNo. 7 (Assyria Twp., Baltimore Twp. & Johnstown Twp.) Thomas J. Wing, 15335 Wing Road. BeOevue, Ml 49021. phono (268) 6600498. District No. 8 1^BPack^Ship’ FOR SALE BY OWNER SELLERS WILL CONSIDER ALL OFFERS • Feraal Dtatag RMS! • f partial LMmRmmi • PtfUOKtea - 3 Bedroom • IBMh • nHSqam Fen UPS • FedEx • DHL Express • US Postal • Freight WcCao Ship Anything... Anywhere.... Any-Size $2,001 i OFF | • 3 Car Garage * Urge Faced la Bach Yted « Ctaate Narttaatemi fliwiHry (PrameviBe Twp. & most at Barry Twp.) Wayne H. Adams. 4665 E. Orchard Rd . Delton, Mfch. 49046. phone (280) 623-2457. County AdmMctrslor Michael C. Brown, p»«ne (269) 948-4891. tax (269) 948-4884. ; UPS or FedEx ■ Shipping ; KARAOKE ^fr by Wally Whatever it is! fr dA 427 E. Cotfax St., Hastings j ai,ht Shamrock Tavern Please Call... 269-948-3055 105,000.00 ^■aarereMaare^^reareMrerei^Mrea^M^^^^^^Bi ___ 9 pm to 1 am -SaturdayNovember 19th Delton Community Annual > Arts & Crafts Bazaar / Nov. 19, 2OO5 \ Date. Time: 10am - 4pm Place: Dr. Mike Canton, D.C. Mthigan Stmt Untvureify Nattcns! Cokopo cd Cnhopmcdc Nashville Chiropractic (517) 852-2070 w> are a Bkre Craw. Bkre PPO, MM1CM. Uadnakl and PPOM prortdar > Delton Kellogg of Middle School ) The family of Neil Wilson would like to thank our family, neighbors and friends who helped us through the recent I loss of our Husband Dad and Grandpa. Special thanks to Dr. DeWitt and the staff of Pennock Hospital emergency room. Lakewood I ! Ambulance. Koops Funeral Chapel: Lakewood United [ Methodist Church for the lovely luncheon: Nashville i Baptist Church and Pastors DeGroot and Lamphere: and everyone who brought food, visited, called, sent cards and offered prayers and support. Your concern and caring are greatly appreciated. of Tw } INFORMED! Send them Spaces are still available. can Patty Minehart (269) 330-5702 relatives ^Ulfero. The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 17. 2005 - Page 13 ^eiie Delton students win respect, reading, dignity awards Delton Kellogg Middle School has launched Accelerated Reader and Dignity and Respect awards this tai! The middle school become a partner school with Meijer. which is offering support by sponsoring two specific programs. Dignity and Respect and Accelerated Reader. Students and staff nominate students for Dignity and Respect. Nominees receive a cer­ tificate of nomination each month and are entered into a drawing for a $10 gift card from Meijer. At the end of the year, all nomi- nces will be put "hack in the hat." and one will be selected to win a $50 gift card. In the Reading Zone class. Accelerated Reader students arc recognized with certifi­ cates that contain a coupon for a free ice cream at Meijer. They are also featured on a school bulletin board. Meijer also is supporting Honor Roll stu­ dents for each marking period. Students who earn all As in a marking period receive a cer­ tificate. which contains a coupon for a free ice cream at Meijer. “Becoming a partner school has been great for us.” said Assistant Principal Mary Guthrie. “We are very thankful. Not only have they started and supported programs, we have also been given gift cards to purchase reward treats for all of our students after the recent MEAP testing. We also take part in the Community Rewards program where shop­ pers can enroll with mir Mchonl number and a percentage of their shopping bill is returned to the school." /tnersin J^Educat Assistant Principal Mary Guthne presents an Accelerated Reader Award went to Chelsea Marshall. September/October Dignity and Respect Nominees were (bottom row) Harley Miller, Taylor Rountree, Sam Reed, Heather Mutch, Terin Norris, (top row) Tabitha Nguyen, Bree Wortinger, Sarah Lepird and Jeff Bissett. Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing Nick Christianson receives an Accelerated Reader Awards from Mary Gutnne. assistant principal. AUCTION 7190 S. State M. (Across from Pilot) . Friday light • 7:00 p.a. New - Used Hardware, Antiques & Collectibles Great Christmas Gifts 517-819-3568 September/October S10 gift card win­ ners were Tabitha Nguyen and Sam Reed Thcrc will be a special day at the YMCA Teen Center on Friday. Nov. 25. The Teen Center will be open from noon until 8 p.m. The center will have open gym and free game play from I p.m. to 5 p.m. At M37 lire IgWa^Stop by and let us fill your cylinders TODAY! M37 Tire • 269-915-6296 OPPORTUNITIES I want to express heartfelt gratitude for For a more comprehensive listing, click on to www.pcnnockhcalth.CQm the many flowers and Dietary Student Aide: Casual Part-time*. 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.: working every other weekend and holiday. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Must be age 17 or older. Various duties include setting up dish room area and wash all dishes. Scrape patient trays. Help wash pots and pans. Clean and sanitize all cafeteria and patient carts. Take temperatures of the dish machine and record on the monthly record form. Serve customers in the Cafeteria. cards I received from YMCA News Propane Fill Station my friends and relatives BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! at the time of the death of my son Daniel Thomas Smith. My appreciation goes out to all those who called on me at this difficult time. My son will he greatly missed by me and those around me. I will always think of the many great memories of his growing up. Thanks so much again from a loving mother. Glenna E. Smith ^•grading 1-800-237-2379 MVlr SYSTEM OF SQUTHMSTMOCMl HC. Apply on-line to or send resume to Pennock Health Services, Human Resources. 1009 VV. Green St.. Hastings, Ml 49058. Pennock Hospital offers a competitive wage and benefit package for eligible positions. Pennock �Page 14 - Thursday. November 17. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Delton Middle School honors students of the month HCOURTNEWS • James Wellman. 32, was sentenced Nov. 10 to 12 months in prison with cred­ it for 181 days served. Wellman was convicted of attempted accosting of a child for immoral purpos­ es. He also was sentenced to continue probation on a charge of possession of marijuana and his bond was order id lo be forfeited to pay for court assessment fees. Wellman was arrested on the marijuana Thanks to you... 426 Girls ages 5­ 17 were able to participate in a variety of Girl Scout activities. charge on July 9, 2004. and arrested on the accosting charge Sept. 7, 2005. The charge of attempted accosting of a minor is punishable for up to five years in prison. Wellman also was ordered to have no contact, direct or indirect, with the minor. Students are nominated by their teachers for various reasons such as outstanding aca­ demic performance, demonstrating compas­ sionate citizenship or making gre»». improve­ ments with behavior or academic goals. Students gather at a brief reception with Assistant Principal Mary Guthrie in the school cafeteria both months. They enjoyed a sweet treat with juice and receive a certificate from the school, four snack coupons and a special certificate. • Jessica Hendershot. 17, was bound over from District Court to Circuit Court Nov. 10 on a charge of home invasion for an incident alleged to have occurred on July 5. Hendershot had pleaded guilty to the charge in District Court and posted a bond of $500. She was remanded back to District Court on charges of assault and battery and operating a motor vehicle while impaired. If she is successful under supervision, the impaired driving charge will be dismissed, accoiding to court records. Charges of operating under the influ­ ence of liquor and driving with an expired license were dismissed. September honorees were fifth-graders Caleb Alman, Ty Childress. Tyler Bourdo, Caleb Gurd. Logan Hansen. Brooke Martin. Tabatha Nguyen and Lucas Panos; sixth-graders Justin Curtis, Adrianna Culbert, Kyla Mutch. Talia Quero. Tyler Vining and Brian Wilder; seventh-graders Elizabeth Dezcss. Harley Miller. Ryann Ramsey. Brittany Smith and Charlie VanHoose; and eighth-graders Frank Marks. Courtney Frost. Brad Meyers and Sara Osborne. October honorees included fifth-graders Arianna Heator. Elizabeth Jackson. Zacbery Meyers. Jaime Risner and Austin Storm; sixth-graders Nicole Blaszak. lyier Card, Talbot Colin. Tyler Dempsey. Brandon Dill, Ryan Phillips and Michael Shockley; sev­ enth-graders Aubrey Beeler. Taylor Gallagher. Ryan Hoeberling. Ashley Strobel and Josie Wooten; and eighth-graders Gavin Briniey. Emily Hardy. Lester McKenzie and Lauren Young. Delton Kellogg Middle School Students of the Month selections for October • Jason Sinunit was sentenced by Circuit Judge James Fisher to serve 181 months in prison and given credit for 49 days served on two counts of second degree criminal sexual conduct It was incorrectly reported in last week's Banner that Simmit was sen­ tenced to 181 days. That’s what matters Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center • Benjamin Shepard. 24. was sentenced to six months with two days credit for attempted possession of weapons by a felon. He was sentenced to 24 months probation and his driver's license was suspended for six months, to be restricted for additional 30 days. 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Last chanre before Christmas! �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 17. 2005 - Page 15 Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER 945-9554 Delton woman, 18, killed in traffic crash RICHLAND TOWNSHIP — Destiny Jones of Delton, an 18-year-old student at lhe Michigan Career and Technical Institute, was killed as a result of a two-vehicle traffic crash last Saturday al M-89 and M-43 in Richland Township. Kalamazoo County . Authorities said Jones pulled her vehicle into the path of a pickup truck driven by Thomas O'Keefe. 53. of Delton, on M-43 and was struck broadside. She was taken from the scene to the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, where she was pro­ nounced dead. O'Keefe also was taken to Borgess. where he was treated frr bis injuries and released. Authorities reported Jones was not wearing a scat belt during the crash. Suspect arrested in Gun Lake gas station burglary GUN LAKE — Norton Shores police near Muskegon told Barry County Sheriff's deputies they have apprehended a suspect in connection with a break-in at the Gun Lake Amoco Nov. 10. At approximately 12:30 a.m., a private citizen reported he observed a suspicious vehicle at the site and took down the license number. Deputies investigated the scene and discovered a broken window. Cigarette*, and lottery tickets were taken in the theft and the stolen lottery tickets were attempted to be cashed at a store in the Grand Rapids area later that morning. The vehicle used by the person attempting to cash the lottery tickets was the same as the one reported at the scene near Gun Lake. A broadcast was sent to surrounding agencies and shortly afterward Norton Shores located the vehicle and made an arrest. The subject is awaiting arraignment Van reported stolen from Seif Chevrolet recovered HASTINGS — Tioopers from the Michigan State Police Battle Creek post have recovered the Astro Van reported stolen Nov. 8 from Seif Chevrolet. Troopers contacted the Hastings Police Department Nov. 11 and advised they had found the stolen van at the public access site of Graham Lake, which is east of Battle Creek. The van was found to be in good shape and did not sustain any damage. The vehicle was processed by crime scene technicians and relumed to Seif Chevrolet in Hastings. No suspects have been identified at this point and the investigation contues. I nr 'mi It $99 AMISH LOG BED w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought, never used). Still on roll. New $800 - sell $295. (517)204-0600 HOUSE FULL OF FURNI­ TURE: Everything must go! (All items less then 2mos. old). Bedrooms, great room, dining, kitchen, living room. Solid Oak and Manogany, new beds. Too much to list. Cost $8,000. Will sacrifice for SX500/best. (517)204-0600 MAHOGANY TABLE, CHAIR SET: 6 piece set, still in box, seats 6-8 people. Ele­ gant! Cost $1,000, sell $150. (517)719-0451 _______________ SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set. $175. (517)719-8062 \ulnninlht Attempted break-in at ICS Travel leaves damage 1978 TRANS AM, black. Ttops, 6.6 400 automatic, $2,(XX), (269)953-0242. HASTINGS — Hastings police are investigating an attempted breaking and entering in the 100 block of East Court Street during the early morning hours of Nov. 8. Officers responded to ICS Travel after the owner of tlic building called to report damage to lhe front door. Apparently a wit­ ness heard someone trying to break in the front door at approximately 2 a.m. and scared the suspect away by yelling at him. The witness then checked the front door and found it to be secure. The owner of the building was apprised of lhe attempted break-in and contacted police after finding damage to the lock mech­ anism. 1999 FORD F-150 4X4 XLT: 42 Liter V-6, 20mpg. New tires, new brakes, 76,000 miles, short box. AM/FMZ cassette, keyless entry’, bed liner, PW/P Mirrors, cruise, delay wipers, driver & pas­ senger air bags. NADA $11,300. Nice truck, all offers considered, $9,000. (269)948­ 2221_______________________ 1999 FORD F-150 XLT, cab 1/2 4x4, Pioneer 6 CD changer, loaded. Flowmaster exhaust, good rubber, Peese hitch. Westin nerf bars, dents in tailgate, 84,886 miles. $10,000 obo, call (517)852-0986 or (989)620­ 5227._______________________ Two brothers may face charges in domestic brawl HOPE TOWNSHIP — Deputies from the Barry County Sheriff’s Department were called to a residence Nov. 10 in response to a report of a domestic dispute between two brothers. The siblings had been wrestling and were separated prior to the deputies' arrival. Upon investigation, it was learned that one brother had thrown a beer bottle at the other and that brother then went into a bedroom and retrieved a golf club, which he then used to strike his brother in the back of the head. Alcohol was believed to be a factor in the incident and EMS was called to the scene. A report has been filed with the Barry County Prosecutor's Office, but no arrests have been made at this time. Middleville man arrested for domestic assault YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Cail J-Ad HASTINGS — Hastings police ariested aMrckffevillc man on chages of domestic assault early tat Siinday morning after he allegedly struck and choked his 23-year-old girlfriend at a residence in lhe 300 block of South Broadway. Anthony Hernandez. 29. was placed under arrest and lodged at the Barry County Jail. Witnesses indicated that Hernandez just "went off" and assaulted the victim without provocation. Alcohol is believed to have been a factor in the assault, which was reported at about 5:30 a.m. Nov. 13. to newdspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Hum HtM i tici\ Boy walks away from school, later found safe HASTINGS — A Central Elementary School fourth-grader left the school building at about 3 p.m. Wednesday. Nov. 9. appar­ ently because he was upset. Hastings officers searched the school and surrounding area, but were unable to locate the 9-year-old and a canine unit was requested from the Michigan Stale Police. Wayland Post, to assist. A family friend found the boy walking down South Hanover Street near Barfield Drive and notified his mother, who in tum contacted the police department. Officers checked with the youth to insure that he was not suffering any injuries. Windstorms leave many residences without power * BARRY COUNTY — Approximately 166.000 Consumers Energy electric customers throughout Michigan lost service due to the extreme winds early Sunday. In the Hastings area 1.530 homes were affected. High winds Tuesday evening put 150 area homes out of power and as of noon Wednesday. 42 were still without power. Utility, line clearing and contaract crews worked around the clock to restore power throughout the state and 28 additional utility crews from Indian. Ohio and Pennsylvania were brought in to aid in the project. Besides Consumers Energy customers. Great Lakes Energy, which also provides service in western Barry County, reported that more than 17,500 customers lost power as a result of lhe high winds in the area Sunday. Great Lakes Energy customers without power are asked to call the electric cooperative's automated outage reporting system where all calls will be direct to the co-op’s 24 hour dispatch center. The toll-free phone number is 1-800-678-0411. Consumers Energy said lhe majority of customers were expected to be restored by midnight. Tuesday. Nov. 15. Residents in lhe hardest hit and rural areas were not expected to receive electrical service until Wednesday. Additional wind activity Tuesday evening may extend restoration times, a spokesman for Consumers Energy said. Consumers Energy cautions residents to avoid touching any downed wires and to report them immediately by calling 1­ 800477-5050 or your local law enforcement agency. $2,000 ‘Safe Neighborhood Heroes’ grant awarded HASTINGS — The Barry County Sheriffs Department has received a $2,000 “Safe Neighborhood Heroes" grant from Hastings Wal-Mart. The money will be used to establish a K-9 unit, which will help the Sheriffs Department take a firmer stand against illegal durgs in the county. It will also aid in tracking lost children, elderly persons and fleeing suspects. This K-9 unit also will be used as a public relations tool for school-aged children and the community as a whole. Anyone is interested in donating to the K-9 fund may send contributions to the Sheriffs Department K-9 fund at 1212 W. State St. in Hastings. 49058 or there are canisters at different busineses around the county. BAY POINTE INN & RESTAl RANT. ’* n Mfrh tn .’005 is HIRING I \PI RII \( I I) fuh ii <'Ui <•/ \tii S| R\ | RS. S| RV| R \SS|S| \N|S \X|) IIOSII s>| s. Inn^Reftaurant Mail to: 401(k) rollovers made'easy Mark D. Christensen, A4MS 421 W. Woodlawn Are. ““ tai frat 1800) 288-5220 # Edwardjones Serving Individual Imm Siner 1871 H45fr Marsh Rd MivHnulli Ml 49344 or v-mail Io: inikrp" ha)poiiitrinn.coiii 1 wwM.rdwardjooc^xtxn . Member SJPC DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. Sak llclfi Wanltd ESTATE/MOVING SALES by Bethel Timmer - The Cot­ tage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 I nr Hi Hl APAkiMENl ON XT GONQU1N LAKE: $450 a month plus deposit. Ready lo move in. Call 616-293­ 3104 or 269-945-0917. PARK AVENUE 2 bd unfur­ nished with garage. Down­ town Hastings near Main Street. $575 a month plus utilities. Call (616)957-4612 ROOM FOR RENT: $350/month ♦ deposit, ineludes utilities. (269)908­ 2862, (269)838-8147. hi W« iih'H’iiitii JOE DANIELS passed away on November 17tfi, 2003. Not only was he a great dad, grandpa, unde, brother and husband, he was a great friend. We arc gathering on Friday November 18th at /iX) at the Elks in Hastings. We'd love to have you share an old Joe story with us. He'd enjoy knowing that we were gathering to tell fun stories about him. So, put a cookie in your lunch box, bring a story and MARISSA SUE MARTIN 7-9-95 to 11-30-95 Our precious angel camein July but with major prob­ lems, we asked god, “why"? He said "somthings just aren't meant to be, and someday soon you'll surely see." Mommy talked to God that November day; asked him to take your pain away. With us by your side, that prayer was answered. Everyday that goes by, you are remembered. Sadlv missed b) your family BrenLga^MWCant YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Cal.’ J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newdspapers and catalog?. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy, Hastings.___________________ Kt t DRIVE BIG TRUCKS: Dedicated lanes pay big bucks! Great home time! Class A training available. 888-343-6601 ENVIRONMENT HEALTH A SAFETY DIRECTOR: MANPOWER of Hastings is currently accepting resumes for a position in Hastings. Qualified applicants must have a bachelor's degree in Business or Behavioral Sci­ ences or equivalent experi­ ence, must be proficient in Word, Excel, and Power­ point programs and have ex­ cellent analytical and deci­ sion-making skills. Job duties will include but not lim­ ited to: ensuring environ­ mental management systems complies with ISO 14001, maintaining and updating safety procedures, maintain­ ing Material Safety Data Sheets, reporting and inves­ tigating work injuries and conducting Emergency­ Evacuation drills. Must have an updated resume for con­ sideration. Contact MAN­ POWER for more informa­ tion... (269)948-3000 EOE IhniM hnlti CAN YOU HELP ME? I am looking for people to field test a new space technology air purifier in their homes for 3 to 5 days. Who do you know that has allergies, or asthma like symptoms? Call for free evaluation set up. (269)948-2534 ask for Steve. MISSION OAK TABLE- 6 chairs, JC Penney brand, 2mos. old, family size, cost $1,800 - sell $250/best. (517)719-8062 YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. (nfiat'i 'Milt 2 FREE GARAGE SALE tigns with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get ♦hem at J-Ad Graphics, 135! N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. FREE FALL CLEAN-UP, NEW CUSTOMERS ONLY. CALL DUSTIN'S LAWN CARE FOR DETAILS, M-F, 10AM-2PM, (269)623-2272 1985 CHEVY W motor home, sleeps 6, self-con­ tained, $3,500, can be seen on Powell Road, Hastings, (269)9534)242. DAY CARE GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE Satur­ day November 16*h. 9am4pm. 12405 Enzian Rd., Dos­ ter. (269)664-6658 YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newdspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy, Hastings. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newdspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy, Hastings. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newdspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy, Hastings. Saxon Sports Shorts 7th Grade Boys’ Basketball The Hastings seventh grade boys’ basketball team lost their first game of the season to Newhall 44-32 Nov. 7. Leading in scoring for lhe Saxons were Grant Heide with nine points. Micah Huver with seven. Roe Salazar with five, and Will Sprague with four. Sean McKeough and Alex Randall were the Saxons' leading rebounders with five rebounds each. The Saxons got their first win of the season defeating Hamilton with an impressive 41-12 score Nov. 10. Kevin Bosma and Heide led the team with eight points apiece. Josh Coenen. Kevin Maurer. McKeough. and Salazar each had four points each. Randall led the team with nine rebounds. Ryan McPhail led with five steals and Heide had four assists. Monday. Nov. 14. the Saxons improved there record to 2 -1 with a 38-32 victo­ ry over a very good Coopersville team. Heide led the team with 15 points and Salazar added seven Bosma added 4 points to go along with an impressive defen­ sive effort. Heide led the team with nine rebounds, while Cody Redman and Randall each had six each. 8th Grade Boss’ Basketball The Hastings 8th grade boys basketball team lost to a tough Newhall squad 33-22 Nov. 7. Riley McLean led the team with five points. Seven other Saxons scored including Troy Dailey with four points. The Saxons came up just short against Hamilton Nov. 10.25-23. Mike Purchase led the Saxons with six points. McLean and Jon Gieseler had four each. PJ. Mead knocked down a three-pointer and Dailey. Luke Howell and Zach Passmore also scored. On Monday. Nov. 14. lhe eighth graders ral­ lied. but came up short in a loss to Coopersville. After trailing by 12 at half, the Saxons cut the lead to three points before Coopersville hit two 3-pointers in the last minute to seal their victory. 34-25. Howell led the Saxons with eight points. Mead had five points while Passmore and Matt Cathcart had four each. Dailey and Jerred Rambin also scored for Hastings. I * �Page 16 - Thursday. November 17. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Crowing FAtfractions ear Snows /JEXHIBITS • Mi Raza en Pelo is an exhibit of art by Battle Creek artist George Martinez done entirely in the medium of felt and human hair. Martinez Ls a barber that uses the tiny rem­ nants of hair over a ground cf brightly colored felt. The Davidson Gallery is located in the Davidson Visual and Performing Arts Building at KCC in Battle Creek. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-430 p.m. Admission is free. Through December 16. • Marvels of Maiolica: Italian Renaissance Ceramics vail be on display at the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Monday-Saturday q a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m. Dating from the 15th century, more than thirty of these brightly colored and sumptuously decorated vassels will be on view in a rare exhibition from the prestigious Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington DC. Adult admission $8, seniors 65 & older $7, students $6, children ages 5 -13 $4. For more information call (888) 957-1580 or visit www.meijergardens.org. Through December 31. • Dale Chihuly will have his works dis­ played in this large-scale, architectural exhibi­ tion by one of the world's best-known contempo ran’ artists at the Kalamazoo Insitute of Arts, 314 South Park Street, downtown Kalamazoo. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday from noon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays and major holi­ days. Admission for most exhibitions and events is free. Call (269) 349-7775 for more information. September 25-January 1. • Modem Masters of German Expressionism: Artists of Die Brocke from the Milwaukee Art Museum at the Grand Rapids Art Museum. The exhibition will fea­ ture dramatic prints and paintings by six major artists of this early 20th century mod­ ernist movement. "The Bridge” was a group of young German artists working in the period from 1905 to World War I, who wanted to bridge the past into the future. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Thursday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m., closed Mondays. Adult admission is $7, sen­ iors and students $6, and children 6-17 $3. For more information call (616) 831-1000 or visit www.gramonline.org. Through January 1. 'SIC THEATRE _______________________________ • Rory Block will perform at 8 p.m. at the Wealthy Sheet Theatre in Grand Rapids. Sponsored by WYCE. Tickets are $12 in advance. Call (616) 459-4788 for tickets. Rory Block is a 4-time winner of the W.C. Handy Award and is considered the top female blues artist. Nov. 17. • War of the Wicked III: Battle of the Bands will take place at Planet Rock in Battle Creek, 191 Angell Street. Winner gets cash prize and opening slot for Mushroomhead show on Dec. 16. Also 2nd and 3rd place prizes. Entries due by Nov. 12. Call (269) 962­ 2121 or see clubplanetrock.com for more information. Thursday, November 17 and Dec. 1 &8 • You Can't Take it with You opens tonight al the Hastings High School lecture hall tonight. Tickets are available at the door. Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 17, 18 and 19. Directed by Todd Willard, this play tells the story of a family whose members may put the "dys” into dysfunctional, or do they? Nov. 17-19. • Jan Krist will perform the first "in­ house" concert at the Hastings Library at 7:30 p.m. $10 donation is suggested. Please bring a comfortable chair. Friday, Nov. 18. • Skaard with Aetemal and Forethought will perform live at Planet Rock in Battle Creek, 191 Angell Street. Crossbreed will open the show. Ages 18 and over only. No cover. Call (269) 962-2121 or see clubplanetrock.com for more information. Friday, Not. 18. • Assassins, the Musical at Spectrum Theatre. Performance times are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8.-00 p.m. Adult tickets are $25, students & seniors $23. One of the most talked-about productions when Actors' first performed it ten years ago, it is being revisited to celebrate our 25th anniversary. This musical explores the dark side of the American experience by examining the lives and motives of nine individuals who assassi­ nated, or tried to assassinate, the President of the United States. Still today, Sondheim's most controversial musical and one of the most vividly remembered production in Actors' history. See www.actorsatspectrum.org or call (616) 234­ 3946 for more information. November 10-19. • Charles Dickens' A Christinas Carol at 7 p.m. at DeVbs Performance Hall. Ticket prices are $19.75, $29.75 4c $36.75. The Nebraska Theatre Caravan's national touring produc­ tion of A Christmas Carol has been an American holiday tradition for over 25 years, entertaining thousands of families across the country. For more information visit www.devospcrformancehall.com or call (616) 742-6610. For ticket information call (616) 456-3333 or visit www.ticketmaster.com. Nov. 19. • Celtic Tiger starring Michael Flatley will come to Grand Rapids' Van Andel Arena. Tickets start at $29.50 and can be bought at the box office or through Ticketmaster. See CelticTigerLive.com for more information. Nov. 19. • Simon Shaheen & Qantara will perform at 8 p.m. at the St. Cecilia Music Society in Grand Rapids at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20. Shaheen is an internationally acclaimed com­ poser and a virtuoso on both oud and violin. An Arab-American, he has immersed himself throughout his carver in the musical styles of the Middle East, North Africa and India and is likewise fluent in Western classical music and jazz. His ensemble, Qantara, explores music rooted in traditional Arabic sounds that cross­ es many cultures and musical styles. For tick­ ets and info see www.scmsOnline.org or call (616) 459-2224. Nov. 19. • Broadway Theatre Guild presents Hairspray at DeVos Performance Hall. Performances are Tuesday-Thursday at 730 p.m., Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 2 & 8 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. & 6 p.m. Regular admission is $32-567 though most tickets are now half price. For more information call (616) 235­ 6285 or visit www.devosperfonnancehall.org or www.bwaygr.org. November 22-27. • Symphony Series will be held Sundays at 2 p.m. at the Grand Rapids Art Museum. Free admission with museum admission of adults $7, seniors and students $6, children 6­ 17 $3. In conjunction with "Modem Masters of German Expressionism,” the Grand Rapids Art Museum presents a ten-week survey of German music presented by the musicians of the Grand Rapids, West Shore, Holland, and Kalamazoo Symphonies. For more informa­ tion call 616-831-1000 or visit www.gramonline.org. Sundays through December 18. MISCELLANEOUS • The Narnia Event is planned for 10 a.m. at the Hastings Public Library, celebrating the soon to be released "Chronicles of Narnia" movie with games, food and fun. This free event is for children second grade and up and is open to all. Saturday, Nov. 19. • Pow Wow from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. at the Van Andel Museum Center in Grand Rapids. Admission is free with museum admission. Adults $8, seniors $7, children (3-17) $3. Drummers, dancers, elders and other partici­ pants make grand entry at 1 L. 6 p.m. For more information call (800) 442-2771 or visit www.grmuseum.org or www.wgvu.org. November 19. • Monthly Dance presented by Les Danseurs Drnce Club of Greater Lansing. Everyone is invited to the Grand Ledge Country Club, 5811 E. St Joseph Highway. Pacific Lite will provide live music for danc­ ing. Dance lesson from 7-8 p m. followed by open dance from 8-1130 p.m. Call (517) 852­ 9179 for more info. Tickets are $25 per couple at the door. Saturday, November 19. • Comedy Central Presents: Drew Carey & The Improv All Stars "Green Screen Tour*’ at Kalamazoo's Miller Auditorium For tickets and info call (269) 387-2300 or 800-228-9858 or go to the Miller Auditorium Ticket Office, on the campus of Western Michigan University at 1903 W. Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo. Saturday, Nov. 19. • Sunday Social Dances with the Swing Master's Band at the Richland Area Community Center, 9400 East CD Avenue, Richland. Dances take place from 2-5 pan. $7 per person. Beginning dance lessons are offered from 1-2 p.m. for $5 per person and feature instruction in swing, cha cha, fox trot waltz, polka, and rhumba. No partner neces­ sary. All abilities welcome. Casual dress. No smoking or alcohol. Call Colleen Burke at (269) 317-2197 for more information. 1st & 3rd Sunday each month. • Swing Dance at the Richland Community Center, 8905 Gull Road (across from Hardings). Dances start with lessons at 730 p.m. and the dance will take place after­ ward and continue until 1030 p.m. All ages and ability levels are welcome. Dress is casu­ al. $5 per person. No partner necessary. Bring a snack for the snack table. Call (269) 317-2197 for details. First Friday of every month September through June. • Bingo is held at the Nashville VFW Hall starting at 1030 a.m. every Monday. • Pre-School Story Time takes place e'-ery Friday morning beginning at 1030 a.m. at the Hastings Public Library. The event is free and open to all parents and pre-school age chil­ dren. Call (269) 945-4263 for more informa­ tion. Every Friday. Chamber of Commerce The Barry County Chamber of Commerce is located at 221 W. State Street in Hastings The Chamber can be reached by phone al (269) 945-2454. Check out the Chamber's website at www.banychamber.com CHECK OUT THESE NOVEMBER BARRY COUNTY AREA EVENTS: 1-30 Children's Fall Reading Club at the Hastings Public Library. Call Susar Smith at (269) 945-4263 for more info. 19 Lincoln Meadows Craft Show in Middleville. Call (269) 795-3385 for info. 19 Christmas in Hastings Begins in downtown Hastings. 20 Bingo every Sunday at the Hastings American Legion, 2160 S. M­ 37 Highway, Hastings (the former home of the Tick lock restaurant). Every Sunday. Doors open at noon, games from 2-7 pan. 21 Republican Party Monthly Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Barry County Courts & Lav? Building. Call (269) 945-8903 for more information. 24 Thanksgiving Potluck at Circle Pines Center, 8650 Mullen Rd., Delton. Enjoy a relaxing Thanksgiving Day wandering miles of nature trails or helping prepare the dinner. Circle Pines provides the turkey and vegetarian option. $7 if you bring a dish to pass, $15 without Call (269) 623-5555 for more information. 25-27 Holiday Walk at the MSU Kellogg Biological Station, 3700 E. Gull Lake Dr., Hickory Corner. 12 pjn.-5 p.m. $7 adults, $5 seniors and children. Call (269) 671-2416 for more information, h A 2) C 27 Bingo every Sunday at the Hastings American Legion, 2160 S. M­ 37 Highway, Hastings (the former home of the Tick Took restaurant). Every Sunday. Doors open at noon, games from 2-7 p.m. Coming in December 1 Comfort and Joy Holiday Dinner at 630 p.m. at the W.K. Kellogg Manor, 3700 E. Gull Lake Dr., Hickory Comer. $32 per person. Call (269) 671­ 2416 for more information. 2-4, 9-11 Holiday Walk at the MSU Kellogg Biological Station, 3700 E. Gull Lake Dr., Hickory Comer. 12 p.m.-5 p-rit $7 adults, $5 seniors and children. Call (269) 671-2416 for more information. 2-3 Green's Sale to raise funds for the Bernard Historical Society A Museum from 9 aan.-4 pan. at the Delton National Qty Bank. Items for sale include greens, cookies, cakes, pies, breads, candies, stocking staffers, and the book "Years Gone By." Fir more information call Margery Martin at (269) 623-2077. 3 3rd Annual Christmas with Elvis at the Freeport Community Center. Help collect toys for needy area kids. Dinner begins at 5 p.m. Bring a dish to pass and an unwrapped toy. Call David or April Nicholson for more information at (616) 765-3257. Weekly SUDOKU by Linda Thistle 3 7 □□□□□□□□□ □□□□□□□□a |*|t|i|*|*|*|z|t|*| — nxoans — 7 6 6 9 8 5 7 3 7 1 2 9 1 2 3 5 9 8 4 5 7 9 1 7 4 8 6 2 < □□□□□□□□□ □□□□□□□□a I ' * • CALENDAR « 111<I»l11•11!•1*111 X 6 2 1 Ptore a number In the empty boxes In wch a way that each row across, each column down and each small 9-box square contains all of the numbers from one to nine. DIFFICULTY THIS M|EL.K • * Moderate ** Challenging *** HOO BOY! Battle Creek Community Chorus December 3 Elevator Blues will perform live Friday, November 25 at State Grounds Coffee House, 108 East State Street, Downtown Hastings. State Grounds Coffee House ic open Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Thursday 630 a.rn.-7 p.m., Friday 6:30 a.m.-10:30 pjn., and Saturday 8 aun.-1030 p.m. Local music pre­ sented every weekend. Shows start at 8 p.m. For more information call (269) 948-7730 or see www.stategrounds.com. No cover. One drink minimum. Richard Smcrin will perform live Saturday, November 26 at State Grounds Coffee House, 108 East State Street, Downtown Hastings. State Grounds Coffee House is open Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Thursday 6:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday 630 a.m.-1030 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m.10:30 p.m. Local music presented every week­ end. Shows start at 8 p.m. For more informa­ tion call (269) 948-7730 or see vvww.stategrounds.com No cover. One drink minimum. Journey will arrive at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek Sunday, Nov. 27. Tickets are $36.50 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster or at the box office. Disturbed with special guests Dope and Corrosion of Conformity will perform live at the Orbit Room Nov. 29 & 30. 18 and over only. Tickets are $35. Tickets available at ill TicketMcjier locations including The Orbit Room, Aris' Disk Shop or charge by phone at (616) 456-3333. Jim Brickman's Christmas Show will take place Wednesday, November 30 at 730 p m. Reserved seating tickets are $37.50-542.50. For tickets and information call the Kalamazoo State Theatre Box Off*, e at (269)­ 345-6500. Messiah at the DeVos Pertoimance Hall November 30 & December 1. performances are Wednesday & Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $16, $20, $23 & $25. Retaining for it’s 86th year, the Calvin College Oratono Society performs Handel's Messiah. Consisting of both Calvin students and com­ munity members, this 220-member choir is sure to fill you with holiday spirit. For more information call (616) 742-6610 or visit www.calvin.edu / boxoffice. Gloria is a concert presentation of the Battle Creek Community Chorus, Boychoir, Girls' Chorus and Are Voce Dec 3 at 730 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Battle Creek. The concert centerpiece is John Rutter's "Gloria” featuring nearly 200 singers, accompanied by ten brass players, two percussionists and an organ. Tickets are $15 for adults, $7 for children. Call (269) 565- 2199 for tickets and information. Victor Wooten Band at Calvin College December 5. Tickets are $16. Wooten is known as a musicians' musician and has performed with Bela Fleck and the Flecktones. Dope with A New Revolution will perform live at 7 pan. December 7 at Planet Rock in Battle Creek, 191 Angell Street. Ages 18 and over only. Tickets are $12 day of the show or $10 in advance. Call (269) 962-2121 or see dubplanetrock.com for more information. Grind Rnpidi Billet matt; The Nutcracker at the DeVos Performance Hall December 9-11, 16-18 & 21-22. Performance times are Friday 730 p.m., Saturday 2 pan. and 730 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Adult admission is $15-$45. The tradition continues with the enchanting story of a young girl's magical journey with her Nutcracker Prince. For more information call (616) 454-4771 or visit www.tkketmaster.com. Batik Creek Sweet Adelina Chriati—i Holiday Show will begin at 3 p.m. December 10 in the Binda Performing Arts Theater at Kellogg Community College. Of Christmas Past will be held Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 10 & 11, from noon to 5 pan. in the Historic Charlton Park tum-ofthe-ccntury village. Visitors are invited to stroll through the village s shops and homes as the "residents" prepare for the holidays. Adults and children are welcome to try their hands at traditional crafts and ornaments, including hand-dipped candles. Everyone is encouraged to sample traditional holiday fare, wassail, and fresh roasted chestnuts. St. Nicholas reminds all the good girls and boys to bring their Christmas wishes and all parents to bring their cameras when they visit the old fashion saint. The gift shop wi!' feature an array of holiday toys, games and keepsakes for all ages. There will be Dulcimer music in the church on Sunday, Dec. 11. Admission to Christinas Past is $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 5 to 12. There is no additional cost for crafts. Trans-Siberian Orchestra will perform Jive Sunday, December 11 at the Van Andel Arena. Performances are 230 p.m. & 730 p.m. Tickets are $39.50 A $49.50. Trans­ Siberian Orchestra's "Christmas Eve A Other Stories” is a Christmas celebration like no other. Get ready Sr a symphonic rock Christmas spectacular that combines the impact of an orchestra with ti*? edge of a rock n' roll band! Purchase tickets pl-ase visit www.tickctmaster.com or (616) 456-2333 For more information call (616)742-6610 or visit www.vanandelarena.com. This work's sdcctioti! Saw 2 Running time: 91 minutes MPAA rating: R The original “Saw.” released at Halloween last year, was one of the sickest, most twisted movies I’d ever seen. It was also poorly writ­ ten, with plot holes so big you could drive a semi through them. The acting was waaay over the top. But still, it was a pretty good horror movie considering the sad state of the genre in recent years. The plot of the sequel is about the same as the original. A cancer-stricken serial killer dubbed “Jigsaw" (Tobin Bel’) traps eight people in an undisclosed location. They have only a few hours to ‘-scape the house or they will ail die. Clues MB left for the hostages, but they often don’t help them escape so much as put them in even deadlier situations. The other twist to Jigsaw’s machinations is that he likes to trap his victims and then present them with a means of escape that involves some form of self-mutilation. "Saw 2" is also an extremely sick and twisted movie, but lacks some of the creativ­ ity of the first when it comes to devising intri­ cate ways to kill the victims. Instead of the wacky Rube Goldberg-esque deathtraps of the first film, we get poison gas, a bunch of people coughing up blood and run-of-the-mill violence. I kind of miss the almost baroque way in which Jigsaw dis­ patched his victims. The only victim to get killed in a manner resembling the first movie is the first victim, who wakes up to find himself wearing an Iron Maiden/bear trap device around his neck. He has a limited amount of time to find the key to remove the deathtrap. The only clue is an X-ray of his skull. To his horror, he discovers Expect more bizarre and gruesome traps from the serial killer known only as Jigsaw in “Saw 2." that the key has been implanted behind one of his eyes, and he must use a knife to rip out his own eye to recover the key. He tries to do it, but the pain is too intense. Tune runs out. The trap snaps shut, crushing his skull. Plot twists abound in “Saw 2.” and many of them work — just barely. But the major twist at the end of lhe film really stretches logic to the breaking point I guess the pro­ ducers wanted to lay the groundwork for more sequels, but it really comes close to ruining an already mediocre movie. If you liked the first film, you’ll be mildly disappointed in the sequel, but not so much that you’ll leave the theater thinking you wasted your time and money. And if gory films that lack logic aren’t your cup of tea. then by all means »-oid “Saw 2." GRADE: C © 2005 King Features Synd.. Inc. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 17. 2005 - Page 17 Sa(ornefr Sfarr BORN THIS WEEK: Others pick up on your confidence in yourself, which inspires others to believe in you and your special gifts. ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This year, instead of jumping into lhe whole holiday prep scene, move in a rtffHHklittle al a time. You’ll appreci- >ate lhe sense of control ^you’re more likely to enjoy. TAURUS ( April 20 to May 20) ’ he sepai—. ration between the Bovine’s head and heart is never as af>arl us '* ■'eems R°,h senses work !k-'[ when they come out of logic and hon­ * JI Ja LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) -^fryT/librans and holidays are made | Q ?Tfor each other, especially tl । \ -CV , \ children and animals are going | \ j Vto be part of your joyous sca- SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) ^^Time *s £c,t‘ng ,o° s-hort to * Jallow a spat to taint the holi­ //£* Choruses to present Christmas Concert Dec. 3 Come celebrate the glory of the Christmas season with "Gloria." a concert of the Battle Creek Community Chorus. Boychoir. Giris’ Chorus and Ars Voce on Saturday. December 3. 7:30pm. at First Congregational Church. The centerpiece will be John Rutter s "Gloria." a dynamic and moving piece featur­ ing neatly 200 singers, accompanied by ten brass players, two percussionists, and an organ. One of the most popular and prolificchoral composers of our time. Rutter is known for highly melodic and accessible sacred music loved by listeners and singers alike. "Gloria" is sure to capture the excite­ ment and the wonder of the Christmas season. In addition, the choirs will take turns enter­ taining and inspiring with music ranging from pop arrangements of favorite Christmas tunes, to Renaissance motels, to music with an African flair. The Battle Creek Community Chorus. 60 adult singers strong, has sung for the love of singing for nearly sixty years. The Boychoir and Giris' Chorus are among the lop touring choirs in the Midwest. The 12-member vocal ensemble Ars Voce specializes in a cappella music of last 500 years. Each chorus is a pro­ gram of the Music Center of South Central Michigan, which also includes the Battle Creek Symphony and Community Music School. Tickets to "Gloria." $15 for adults and $7 for children, arc available at Music Center Tickets at 269 565-2199. The Music Center is located on Fremont Street at Kellogg Community College's Davidson Building. Visit www.musiccenterscmi.com. First Congregational Church is located at 145 Capital Avenue. NE. Tne concert is sponsored by Fifth Third Bank. The Music Center is funded in part by the Battle Creek Community Foundation, the Michigan Council for Arts and C»l!ural Affairs, and the National Endowment for the Arts. day season. Restart your aMUgjflK relationship and reschedule \ holiday fun times. esty. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) The best way to keep those pre-hol­ iday pressures under con­ trol is lo just say no to tak­ ing on new tasks while you’re still trying to work with a heap of others. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) News means a change might be on its way. but what does it ’ ,,on ’ lust •lsl> Muesn’-'kc sure you get answers you can trust. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Old friends and new have one thing in Icommon: Both your !ongItime and newly minted |p>‘!s have much wisdom to ■impart. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) With 'Yjtj,’nlc running out. this is a I good time for you to show Vf ’em all what those Virgo \ super-organizational skills can do. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Seeking advice -r is laudable. You might learn . far more than you thought you MIHM could. Stay with it. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January ’X19) Continuing to assess Vj changes works toward your A!E3 AIE3 AIS AID A ID A ID AID 8. -\rv getting your new project up 'HHflEP.iiki ready. Trusted colleagues r EELL RMGER! Which two Santas are more nearly aike? Look them over carefully before you decide. Which two? i^pumowq^ GET INTO THE AX WITH WOSDS words that end in AX and are in accord with definitions below. 1. Copy to go means. remain ready to help. with six,* says Nick the nerd. And he can. too. What’s his secret? Time limit 10 seconds. 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It was full of recipes that use garlic. • During medieval times, bathing was widely considered to be an unhealthy practice. • With the holidays coming up, you might want to keep this tale of tragedy in mind: The Polese family of Monteban, France, gathered for their annual Christmas Eve dinner around a new din­ ing-room table. The new table was made of glass, and when a hot dish was placed on it, the high temperature caused the tabletop to explode. One of lhe flying shards pierced the throat of the patriarch, Pierre, killing him. • You might be surprised to learn that in 20C2, the best-selling rock 'n' roll artist was Elvis Presley — a full 25 years after his death. • Many people don't realize that dur- ing the Civil War, Robert E. Lee was offered — and turned down — command of the Union Army before becoming the famed Confederate general we know him as today. • That metal band that attaches an eraser to a wooden pencil actually has a specific name: It's a "ferrule." • When the cereal Com Flakes was first marketed, you could only buy it by mail order. Thought for the Day: "I hope we never live to see the day when a thing is as bad as some of our newspapers make it." — Will Rogers © 2005 King Features Synd., Inc. Ash them IN THEIR NATURAL HABITAT, OH THE BOTTOM, BUT DON'T LET OUT ENOUGH LINE FOG THEM TO HIDE UNDER ROCKS Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 �Page 18 - Thursday. November 17. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Lions lose lead in second half against Springport by Jon Gambet.* Staff Writer Maple Valley saw its basketball season come to a close Monday at the hands of Springport. The Lions went out to an early lead but could not hold it and ended up on the short end of a 54-47 decision. "I'm very proud of the effort we gave tonight." said Maple Valley Coach Landon Wilkes. "We had opportunities ani we did not capitalize on them enough but toe effort was there and I am proud of all the girls." Maple Valley put the first six points on the board with two baskets by Mindy Newton and a Held goal by Samantha Pierce. The Lions led 11 -9 at the end of the first quarter. Maple Valley ran that lead up with an 8­ I run to start the second period before Springport began fighting back. Using a pressing defense and a great floor game by sophomore Jennie Baum, the Spartans slowly came back. They lied the game at 23 on a free throw by Ellie Mulnix with 1:07 left in the half and went ahead on a charity toss by Danielle Pombier with just 52 seconds remaining. It was a lead they would never relinquish. Springport led 37-32 going into the final eight minutes. 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Ranger Die................................................ 24-12 Mulnix led Springport with 15 points and OTT/Hastings Bowl ............................. 20-16 Pombier added 10. Progressive Graphics............................... 9-24 "We are very young." Wilkes said after Cascade Home Improvement ............... 8-25 the game, "and it was a great effort by every VOLLEYBALL Maple Valley senior Mindy Newton makes from for herself near the basket in the s&cond half of last Thursday's SMAA South victory over Leslie at MVHS. (Photo by Perry Hardin) girl out there. That's all I can ask few and I'm proud of every one of them." Maple Valley closed its season with an overall record of 4-17. Wilkes had a lot of questions about his team this season, and as it headed for dis­ trict play he was beginning to find his answers. "We’re just playring fairly well right now as a team and that’s what we’ve been trying to gel to all year long." said Wilkes. "Are we there yet? No. But arc we gening clos­ er? Yes." The Lions won their final two games of the season in the SMAA South, doubling their win total for the year. "The girls haven’t cried about the sea­ son." said Wilkes. "Has it been hard on them? I imagine it has. h’s been hard on everyone, but they keep working hard and giving their best every day.’’ The Lions dominated Leslie in the regu­ lar season finale Thursday night at home, winning 42-23. Lauren Pierce scored nine points to lead the Lions, while Bailey Flower added eight points, six rebounds and four steals. Newton contributed six points and six rebounds for the Lions, who had contribu­ tions from ail over the place. Alaina Mater had six rebounds for Maple Valley, and Sam Pierce finished the night with four steals. Maple Valley’s Alisha Felmlee drives towards the hoop in the first half Thursday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton season ends suddenly against Charlotte by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg head coach Rick Williams summed up the Charlotte Orioles very nice’y. after the Orioles earned a 57-26 win over his Panthers in the Class B district opener at Charlotte High School Monday night. He said, ‘‘they’re very good." The Orioles have the best team Delton faced this season. “Even as good as Gull Lake was. they didn’t have all these weapons." said Williams. "I thought Gull Lake was the best team we’d played up to this point." "They were faster than I thought. They were more efficient with the ball than I thought.” Delton struggled to score on offense and couldn’t contain the Orioles’ speedy junior point guard Brittany Robinette who did a great job of controlling the tempo of the game with her superior ball handling skills. When she had a lane to the hoop, she took it. When the Panthers sent help over to cut her off. she found her open teammates. Robinette led all scorers with 16 points. She and teammate Katie Wright outscored the Panthers themselves. Wright finished with 12 points. Lindsey Eldred II. and Liuren Patrick eight for the Orioles. The Orioles jumped out to a 13-2 first quarter lead. Katee Hogoboom scored the Panthers less than three minutes into the ball game, and it was more than eight minutes before point guard Katie Smoczynski scored the Panthers’ next two points, on a bucket w ith 5:11 remain­ ing in the first half. It cut Charlotte’s lead to single digits. That was the last time Delton would be that close. Over the span of a minute, the Orioles scored the games next eight points to pull ahead 21-4. A pair of three-pointers by Jordan Haines helped the Panthers hold that 17point margin into half time, when the Orioles led 29-12. The Orioles then went on a 20-6 run in the third quarter. Junior Kadie Pogue led Delton Kellogg with seven points and four steals. Haines and senior center Alex Culbert scored six points each. Haines scored all six of her points in the first half. Culbert all six in the second. Delton could never get Culbert going inside due to the Oriole pressure, when she did receive the ball in the paint the Charlotte defenders forced her away from the basket to get off a shot. Culbert also had ten rebounds on the night. Williams was happy with his girls’ effort. "My girls don't quit. We just didn’t have the game to stay with them, that's for sure." he said. Delton ends the year with a record of 14-7 and a share of the Kalamazoo Valley Association championship. Galesburg- while to get over this, looking up at the scoreboard. Hackett couldn’t take that away Friday night and these girls could­ n’t either." Delton was playing for an outright KVA championship at Hackett Friday, but the Fighting Irish made the GalesburgAugusta Rams co-champions with a 44­ 36 victory. The final outcome had as much to do with what Delton didn’t do as what the Fighting Irish did. The Panthers struggled to put the ball in the basket, connecting on just il-of-39 field goal attempts. Delton also connected on just I I-of-25 free throw attempts for lhe night, includ­ ing 4-of-13 in the fourth quarter Hogoboom led Delton with 13 points. Culbert added ten and 17 rebounds. Delton Kellogg junior Jenah Wandell (right) fights for possession of a rebound with Charlotte senior Lauren Patrick in the first half of the district opener Monday night hosted by the Orioles. (Photo by Brett Bremer) It’s simple math Start with a great rate : 7.25% Open another product: - .50% Add another service: A Super Rate - .25% Augusta gets a share of the KVA champi­ onship after last Friday's Hackett Catholic Central win over the Panthers in Kalamazoo. Despite the two losses to end the year, Williams said he could still sec the posi­ tive things his girls had accomplished this season. “I can. although it'll take the girls a 6.50% Delton Kellogg junior Katee Hogoboom spots up in the comer for a long jump shot Monday night’s loss to Charlotte in the first round of the Class B district tour­ nament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Special off the Week 7.130% APR* Our ANYTHING LOAN is back! Use it for anything! Ask us for a loan application! Offer only available through December 31. (269)945-9561 or (800)267-3830 2004 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 H.D. 4X4 main/Treet 6 0 V8 LS PKG. DUAL POWER SEATS. BOSE STEREO. 1L_y RF R A C HI l\L- 1I F w’ PONTIAC GMC SAVINGS BANK U/ It s how we hank here. 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The Trojan foursome of Mind) Warner. Audrey Hoag. Chclsey Strumbergcr. and Brandi Sutfin raced to lhe wall in 4:03.96. a new school-record time to place third behind the Bulldogs and Squires in the event and in the final conference standings. It was one of seven school records the Trojans set over the course of the three day tournament. The Trojans set eight records if statisticians include fastest organization of a conference meet ever. Electrical storms last week shorted out equipment at Byron Center. The Trojans were asked to host the meet at the Community­ Education and Recreation Center in Hastings Wednesday afternoon, with less than 24 hours to go before the start of the diving competi­ tion. It didn’t phase the Trojan divers, who did well in their own pool. TK-Hastings freshman Kyleigh Sheldon won lhe Trojans' lone con­ ference title by scoring 315.05 points over the course of lhe diving competition. Wednesday and Saturday. Trojan sophomore Kelly Frame was third with 297 50 points. Byron Center's Dani Maxey was second with 314.25 points. Sheldon's total was a new TK-Hastings record. All three will competed in the Division I regional diving competition Tuesday at East Grand Rapids High School. The third place finish by the 44X)-yard freestyle relay team was the second best per­ formance by the Trojans in the pool. Mindy Warner was the second place finisher in the 100-yard freestyle with a lime of 57 94 sec­ onds. a Trojan record. Unfortunately for Warner. Libby VcldKamp set a new CERC pool record in the event with her time of 56.16 seconds. Warner set another Trojan record Saturday as well, with her fifth place time of 26.77 sec­ onds in lhe 50-yard freestyle. The other three Trojan records set were set in the preliminary races Friday evening. Sutfin set a new 200-yard freestyle mark in 2:11.87. Strumbergcr a new 100-yard butter­ fly mark in 1:07.31. and the 200-medley relay team of Hoag. Wallace. Danielle Rosenberg, and Kayla Romanak set a new record time in 204.70. "Our kids just swam fantastic in the pre­ lim's on Friday," said TK-Hastings head coach Car! Schoesscl. “Saturday we didn't start out so well, but we came back.” Calvin Christian sw immcrs woo five of lhe 12 events to finish the meet with 439 points Byron Center was second with 391. followed by TK-Hastings 292.50. Unity Christian 291. Hamilton 286.50. Wyoming United 192, and Waylaid 142. The Trojans’ Molly Wallace rises above the water during the butterfly leg of the 200yard individual medley Friday night at the O-K Rainbow Tier 3 Conference Tournament prelim’s. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Vikings top fifth ranked DeWitt by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lakewood girls saved their best for last this season, at least in regular season action. The Vikings headed into the Class B dis­ trict tournament on a high after knocking off both the Charlotte Orioles, who are hosting this week's district, and the number five ranked DeWitt Panthers. Lakewood handed the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 champions their lone loss of lhe conference season, and only their second loss all year. Thursday night at DeWitt 48-40. "It was a total team effort.” said Lakewood head coach Kate Prominski. “We just came out with nothing to lose. Everybody expected us to lose to DeWitt, but we got together and knew that if we could play our best we would have a chance to beat them." LakewtMxi took a ten point lead into the fourth quarter, having held the Panthers to just 24 in the first 24 minutes of action. DeWitt put on a small run to start the fourth quarter, and pulled to w ithin four points with two minutes to go. “We held on.” said Prominski. "I’ve never seen them play defense like they did. They played lock down defense against the number five team in the state. After lhe game. I was speechless. I was in awe. 1 was just so proud, especially for all my seniors. 1 knew they had it in them, but sometimes I wasn’t sure that they knew.” The Vikings’ senior leader Stevie Spctuskey only had four points, but led Lakewood with ten assists, seven rebounds, and a pair of steals. "She controlled he tempo of that game.” said Prominski. “Tne DeWitt girls were all over her. and she came through. You might not think it with only four points, but it was one of the best games I have seen Stevie play." Lakewood also got 12 points from senior post player Morgan Pennington. 14 from jun­ ior guard Sylvia Welch, and four rebounds, three blocked shots, and two steals from jun­ ior Amy Joostbcrns. Pennington entered lhe game in the first quarter when senior teammate Toni Hazel went down with an injury and never left the floor again. "She’s a tough kid.” Prominski said of Pennington. "She's a banger down low. She does a lot of the little things soundly.” "Her attitude is take no prisoners." The Vikings' "nothing to lose" attitude was bom in lhe team's first meeting with the Panthers. DeWitt won that game by 18 points at Lakewood High School, but Prominski knew that her girls could play better than they did in that contest. "We had lots of missed opportunities,” she said. “We couldn't capitalize on some easy baskets that we really had chances at." Kristen Eiblc led DeWitt with 18 points and Alyssa Alger added 12. "If we continue to play like this, there’s no telling how far we can go." said Prominski. The Vikings were automatically into the district semifinals, having received a firstround bye. Lakewood faced Charlotte Wednesday night. "I feel some pressure." said Prominski, “because I think we arc probably the team to beat at this point. We're playing great and we're playing confident.” Flaska sets scoring mark by Brett Bremer Desiree Jaworowski added 12 points for Sports Editor the Trojans and Ashleigh Lund scored eight. ... Wit|h tfae help of her teammates and coach,-.,. had s'x rebounds, and six assists. Flaska led es Thursday nicttt Jessica Flaska became the ’ the Trojans w ith ten rebounds. all-time top scorer for the Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ basketball team. Needing 20 points to surpass the record previously held by Faith Heikki la. TK head coach Jen Shaw called Flaska next to her dur­ ing the bus trip to Cedar Springs for the Trojan's O-K Conference cross over contest. Shaw told Flaska that it would be nice to pass the mark before lhe start of this week's Class B district tournament at Charlotte. “I know you can do it tonight." she said. Flaska had 17 points by half-time, and fin­ ished with 32 in the Trojans' 66-54 victory. She now has 1.260 career points heading into Wednesday night’s district semifinal action. Heikkila's previous Trojan record of 1.247 points stood since 1976. Shaw said she mentioned to a few of Flaska’s teammates that they could push for the record Thursday night, but didn't run any special plays to get their senior forward extra buckets. Flaska did it her usual way. convert­ ing on three three-point plays, and also hitting one three from outside. "She just attacked the basket." said Shaw. On the other end of the floor, the Trojans focused on not letting the Red Hawks gel their offense going from outside and slowing down their leader Elyse Schlump. Holly Smith did a solid job holding Schlump to onlytwo points in the first half, as the Trojans built a 38-25 half-time lead. Schlump would toss in 13 second-half points to lead her team with 15. The Red Hawks only hit one three-pointer. Emily Sorenson hit it and led lhe Red Hawks with 16 points. The Trojans faced Hastings in the district semifinals at Charlotte Wednesday evening. The district finals arc set for 7 p.m. Friday night. The Trojans have some extra incentive beyond just extending their season to play well in the district tournament. TK will host the regional round next week. top-notch educators at Delton Kellogg Schools for a fantastic first quarter. The dedication and commitk ment you demonstrate daily is an inspiration to any 9 You are what is right about public education! Jessica Flaska REFINANCE • CONSOLIDATE ■ SAVE! ttfOAAELAND MORTGAGE and all who bear witness. Thank you to all members of dr Ddtixi Kellogg Educatxxi Aswiaixxi fix pulling together dur­ ing ihcx- tough cvvxxx’uc tones Your dediratxwi. Fxxh perwxul and financial. to our pmfcMxxi is exxnmrndaftk- Ue would like to acknow ledge the sacrifices all members </ the vducatxxial crxnmunrty luve had to nuke over the lad several years are wlut is nght about public educatxxi' We Can Help! Your best Interest is our Goal Saturday. November 19th W.M.U. vs. Northwood - Basketball1:30 p.m. on 1220 AM M-S.U. vs. Penn State - Football 3:00 p.m. on 100.1 FM M.S.U. vs. Hawaii - Basketball 8:30 p.m. on 100.1 FM Game one ot the Maui Invitational Monday, November 21st MJi.U. vs. Chaminade 1:30 p.m. on 1220 AM Wednesday, November 23rd W.M.U. vs. Northern Illinois................................................................... 12:JO p.m. on it20 AM The Delton Kellogg Education Association * Executive Board would like to congratulate the Less than Perfect Credit? I Thomapple Kellogg-Hastings' Chelsey Strumberger begins the second 25-yards of the backstroke during the prelim’s Friday afternoon in the 200-yard individual medley. (Photo by Brett Bremer) In the wake ot the nxHt ckunxlne humcane season in memorv. you pulled together and com­ muted time and monev to uxnmunmcs tn need Together with the DK Educatxxi Awcxiatxxi. you raised almost SIOU) rash In aditaon. members like Jr Jtm Hogoboom coordinated efforts for a com dme which was a ccxnpctAxxi amongst elementary grade levels Together they raced a total erf In additxxi. the elementary school collected books and ended with a total of over 2UU0 being donated to the Ocean springs Elementary school library , a school devastated by Katnru Thanks .Mr Hogcihrxxn You arc what is right about publx educatxxi Thank you to Mrs Mary (oilier fix helping increase cultural laeracv fix students at Detaxi Kelkigg High On OctoficT 25, she led a group of 55 students to the Shakespeare Festival tn Stratford. Ontario fix tlx- seventh y ear tn a n»w4 While there, students attended a production of The Tentpesltn the Festival Theatre <xi the Avon Rivet1 Keep up the great wrxk Mrs Co&er* You arc what is right about public edu­ ration! Another fine high tetaoi bculty member. .Mrs Janet Tower deserves our thanks is well She and the Ik-lton Kellogg Theatre Arts Club just finished up pnxfactxxi of their latest theatrical extravaganza doubk* feature entitled .Wufcry UtUtt-ful and Anybody fur TtwJHy providing a medium fix creative expression Mrs Tower provides a much-needed non ac idem a non-athletic outlet fix an increasingly larger group ot students Thank vou Mrs Tower fix the countless hours and endiev. energy vou gne to these- students anJ the cixnmumtv You arc what ts nght about puhlx education' Tlx- entire Delton Kellogg fourth grade teaching staff deserves a pat on die luck and a bcun-fdl thank you I nder lhe dircctxxi c< Tom Byrum. they are. once again, planning a graAr level tnp to Mackinac Island This tnp has become a nte of passage- far fourth graders m Ikhixi Every spang edu­ cators parents., and smdents bus and ferry t«> the island for three days. learning every step of the way Tic amount of time these teachers and parent volunteers put mto planning and preparing for this excursion is tncrrJifvk- Thank you to lhe board << education fix contimulh supporting tins expenenev and to ( inch Ma’oussck sfusta Waller. Lisa Kellum, lulu- Revnaldo. and Tom Bvrum for vour dedica­ tion and c-nergv You arc what is right about pulvbc education' flunk you to all who partKipate m publx educatxxi at Ddbxi Kellogg Hunk you lo the coach­ es that expend hinod. sweat and tears tca< rung and rvinhxctng xiras on tlx- fiekl like teamwrxk. lenacitv and commicnent Hunk vou to our Alternative Educatxxi staff fix providing a rxxi-trachtxxul set­ ting in which all «nxicnts can lx- successful Thank you to all of <xir many clut> vprxiscxs tlut provide opfxxturulx-s f>< expenencx- and fellowship outside ol the ciassnxxn Thank vou to ixir Drivers Educatxxi staff fix Ixrlping our oxnmumty keep our children safe <xi the nudwavs But thank you. cspcvulh to the- uxnmunxv tlut supp^s •sir students educatixs. suppixt staff, coaches adnimistra tors, and board <4 educatxxi You are what is right about public education! �Page 20 - Thursday. November 17. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Saxons tame Tigers with 28-point fourth quarter by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The outcome was hardls in doubt heading into the fourth quarter, but the Hastings Saxon varsity girls* basketball team left no doubt that they were ready for the district touma ment over the final eight minutes of the tour­ nament opener with Allegan Monday night. Al Charlotte High School, the Saxons outscored the Tigers 28-9 in the fourth quarter and finished the night with a 65-37 victory. Hastings led 37-21 with two and a half minutes left in the third quarter, before the Tigers went on an 8-0 run to end the period that cut the Saxon lead to single digits. That scoring run quickly came lo an end. Nine different players scored for the Saxons in the fourth quarter, led by senior Abby McKeough who had six of her 11 points in the fourth. Dana Shilling led Hastings on the night with 17 points, while senior guard Natalie Pennington added 11. and Brooklyn Pierce and Jodi Jolley nine each. Allegan’s offense had trouble getting any­ thing going against the Saxons for most of the night. In the first half the Tigers tried to spread the floor and work one-on-one against the Saxon defenders. More often than not the Saxons came out on the w inning end of those battles. Allegan's best offense was going over the top of lhe Saxon press. All five Tiger points in lhe first quarter came that way. The Tigers led after the first eight minutes of the game 5-4. Shilling had both the Saxons' baskets in the first quarter, the second on the put back of an offensive rebound at the buzzer. The Tigers tried lo go over the Saxon press again to start the second quarter, but Pierce intercepted a pass at mid-court and raced back the other way for two points as the Tigers failed to pick her up. Allegan took its last lead of the game with 6:10 to play in the first half on a three-point­ er by Lisa Erickson, at 10-8. Pierce connected on a free throw to pull the Saxons within one. then Jolley came up with a big steal and basket that put the Hastings girls in front to stay. Hastings pushed its lead to 20-13 at the half. The Saxons gave the Tigers a taste of their own medicine in the big fourth quarter. Ten of the Saxons’ first 12 points of the fourth quar­ ter came as the direct result of players getting behind the Allegan pressure and racing in for a lay-up. Most often, the Tigers got back just in time to foul lhe Saxons as they reached the basket. The Saxons were only 16-of-3l from the free throw line for the night, but hit ten of their 17 attempts in the fourth quarter. Ashlea Cochran led Allegan with eight points, and Abby Ando and Lisa White had six each. Hastings faced Thomapple Kellogg for the third time this season Wednesday night in the district semifinals. The district finals are scheduled for Friday nijht at 7 p.m. in The Saxons Natalie Knorp is clothes-lined by the Tigers' Heather Weed as she drives through the lane to the hoop in the second half of Monday night’s district open­ er at Charlotte. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Charlotte. Last Thursday, the Saxons were one of seven O-K Gold Conference teams to win their battle in O-K cross over action against the O-K Blue schools. Hastings took a 54-33 win over Sparta. Caledonia was the only O-K Gold team to lose Thursday night. 57-51 at Comstock Park The Saxons didn't have any problems scor­ ing points in the first quarter of that game. Hastings look a 20-5 lead into the second quarter. A trio of Saxons used lhe hot first quarter start to finish in double figures. Jolley led Hastings with 18 points, while Pennington added 13 and Shilling 12. The Saxon defense only allowed the Spartans 19 points through the first three quarters, and went into the fourth quarter with a 35-19 lead. Hastings was 7-13 overall on the season heading into Wednesday night's contest with TK. HYAA 5th & 6th graders end their season The Saxons' Abby McKeough crashes into Allegan's Lisa Erickson on her way to the hoop in the second half Monday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 7 r Barry County Lumber OPf N 1 RAYS R WHK Fall PROJECT Round-up The 2005 HYAA fifth and sixth grade team two finished the year with a 2-3-1 record. Team members are, front from left, John Parker, A.J. Roberts. Kristian Hager. Cody Newton. Cole Davis, Nick Watkins, second row, Tyler Thompson, Michael Eastman. Jacob Comer, Chase Huisman, Brandon Thomas, Anthony Vettre, Ryan Evans, third row. Alex Villa, Brandon Johnson. Austin Lajcak. Dylan Burger, Zack Zwiemikowski, Keith Garber, back, assistant coach Dennis Lajcak. Adam Keeler. Bobby Leedy. Tyler Stolicker. Chase Williams. Dalten White, head coach Bob Leedy, and assistant coach Mike Eastman. The young Saxon fifth and sixth grade HYAA team two had a good year, which included learning and running the new offense of the Hastings High School football program. The Saxon team finished the season with a respectable 2-3-1 record. The offense and defense ran on a two-team platoon system. Leading the offense were quarterbacks Anthony Veltrc and Tyler Stolicker. The run­ ning backs for the team were Jacob Comer. Zack Zwiemikowski. Chase Huisman. Tyler Thompson. Keith Garber and Bobby Leedy. The new offense took a little time to get going, but the running backs and quarter­ backs started lo click toward mid-season. Every running back and quarterback scored a touchdown or an extra-point for the See FOOTBALL, page 12 Sunday brunch ioam-2pm ’ 13.95 AOLKTS *11.95 SENIORS *5.95 CHILDREN Visit our mimu ant Plica at WNW-SAYFOunt im.com Gm COTIFKATCl AVAILABLE (ALWATXAwmcrwni TAX ADDITIONAL. SELECT NIGHTS ONLY. CALL OR VISIT ONLINE FOR FRICING DETAILS. VALID THROUGH February 2OO«. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-11-24.pdf 0bb0d6a02ef6d777be0f856c54dbfe6e PDF Text Text Tribe links Hoekstra to Casino probe There are no winners in PUD ruling Fall Sports All-County See Story on Page 5 See Editorial on Page 5 See Story on Pages 20 - 24 i ’ Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ’ HastingsBanner Thursday, November 24. 2005 VOLUME 152. No 47 NEWS BRIEFS First Friday focus to be on Medicare Mary G. Johnson, executive director of the Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance program, will be guest speak­ er al the next First Friday presentation at noon Dec. 2. at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. In her position, Johnson is responsible for the overall administration and man­ agement of MMAP. She holds a bachelor of science degree from Western Michigan University, in Applied Studies with major emphasis in Accounting and Management The First Friday scries, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committeee. customarily is held at noon on thefirst Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Those attending may bring their own lunches or light fare may be purchased at the hall. Tea and coffee will be provided by the Democrats. Blood drive slated Dec. 8 in Nashville A Red Cross blood drive is planned for 1 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday. Dec. 8. at the Mulberry Fore Golf Course. 955 Main. Nashville. Michigan residents can give al least three meaningful gifts this holiday season without visiting malls, placing catalog orders or shopping on-line. By donating blood through the American Red Cross in the next few weeks, eligible blood donors can help save the lives of up to three peo­ ple, and help offset the slump in blood collections that typically occurs around the holidays. "Sick and injuied people need blood every day regardless of the season." says Sharon Jaksa. CEO of the Great Lakes Region Blood Services of the American Red Cross. "We're hopeful that the holi­ days will inspire people to give the gift of life and help hospital patients who depend on steady, consistent blood collections year-round." Blood donations often drop 10 to 15 percent between Thanksgiving and New Years when donors are busy with shop­ ping. visiting relatives or other holiday activities. The Great Lakes Region of the Red Cross needs to collect about 700 units of blood every week day to ensure a safe and ample blood supply for patients in 80 Michigan hospitals. Blood donors must be at least 17 years of age. weigh at least 110 pounds, be in gerally good health and must mot have given blood within 56 days of the date of the drive. PRICE 50C Health Dept, director says he will retire by David T. Young Editor Barry-Eaton District Health Department Health Officer/Director James Schnackenberg has announced he will retire at the end of March 2006. Schnackenberg. who has been in his cur­ rent position since January 2003. succeeding the retiring Thomas Spencer, said this is the appropriate time for him to step down because his wife. Jackie, has retired as a social worker for Lowell schools and both of their sons. Ryan and Matt, have completed their college educations. “We plan to turn our attention to things we’ve postponed for many years.” he said, including travel and volunteering. He s?Jd he and his wife intend to stay in the area. “We enjoy the Hastings-Barry County area.” he said. “We’ve had a lot of wonderful memories of people, places and events." On the local level, he has served as chair­ man of the YMCA Board of Directors, is a former president of the Hastings Kiwanis Club and member of the First Presbyterian Church Board of Trustees. Schnackenberg first came to the BarryEaton District Health Department in September 1988 as environmental health offi cer. was named deputy department health officer in 1999 and nearly three years ago James Schnackenberg took over as director. He graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s d*gree in biolo­ gy in January 1972 and began his career later that year with the St. Clair County Health Department as an environmental sanitarian. He worked there, for a dozen years and then took a job a* director of environmenuj health, for the Monroe County health Department in See HEALTH, page 7 Pilgrims & Indians feast at St. Rose Nearly all the children wore some tyr>e of Thanksgiving-style headgear for the St Rose School annual Thanksgiving fen.st last week in Hastings. Patrie LaJoye (left) and James Senard topped off the occa-SKxi with pilgrim hats as they go through the food line Parent volunteer Traci Wales jri the background) selected Native American attire to join in the fun. See Page 3 for the story and more photos. (Photo by &aine Gilbert) ‘Gentleman’ Howard Ferris dies at age 89 by Jon Gainbee Staff Writer Howard Ferris, “a gentleman" and a long time public official in Barry County, died Nov. 19. Ferris served as the Rutland Township Justice of the Peace and as Supervisor. He was the last living member of the Barry County Board of Supervisors that served dur­ ing the 1950s and 1960s and he served one term as its chairman. During his tenure on the board, he was instrumental in replacing the Barry County Poor Farm and Home with the County Medical Care Facility (now Thomapple Manor). Ferris was Barry County Register of Deeds from 1961 to 1984 and was a member of the Michigan State Register of Deeds Association, serving as chairman in 1979-80. He was very active in the Republican Party and was county chairman for six years. He also served on the Third District Congressional Committee and was a delegate to numerous state conventions. He was a del­ egate to the Republican National Convention held in Miami, Fla. in 1968. Ferris was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Hastings Kiwanis Club. He was also a member of the Barry County Historical Society. He served 25 years as the chariman of the Community Building, which was located on the site of the old Banry County Fairgrounds. He was a member of the Barry County Steam Gas and Antique Machinery Association and owned four restored tractors, which he used on the land he fanned over many years. Ferris was a dairy, beef and crop farmer and was a long-time member and supporter of 4-H. He was also a member of the Farm Bureau. Kathy Walters Surrratt. Bany County 4-H director, said Monday that she was very “sad to hear that Howard passed away. "He was such a good friend to 4-H,” she said. “I think it goes back to his family and their involvement and what 4-H meant to his family. “He was such an outstanding individual and both Howard and his wife were very active in the program over the years.” See FERRIS, page 6 Fire destroys storage facility at Spencer’s by Jon Gambee Staff Writer A fire Monday afternoon at Spencer s Towing. 520 E Railroad St., destroyed a stor­ age facility. No injuries were reported in the blaze, but 13 vehicles stored in the building were destroyed. Joe Kubek. co-owner of the business, said he made the call to the Hastings Fire Department at 12:48 p.m.. but the building was completely engulfed in flames by the time fire trucks arrived on the scene. Kubek said that he lost six of his own per­ sonal vehicles in the fire. “I do not know the extent of the financial loss yet.” Kubek said. “The insurance people* are here now going through everything. It will be a while before we have a figure." Kubek said that in addition to the vehicles lost in the fire, there was equipment and other items kept in the building. “It was a total loss." he said. Kubek said that while the fire remains under investigation, he thought the fire start­ ed in the electrical system of a vehicle and spread quickly. Holiday home tour includes 9 stops The largest number of homes ever on the Hastings Holiday Home Tour will be open to the public on Sunday. Dec. 4. from I to 4:30 p.m. Tour Chairwoman Dorothy Conklin said she is delighted with the response of residents who are opening their homes because all the proceeds from the event will be given to Barry County Habitat for Humanity, which plans to build three local homes tor people in need of decent housing in 2006. Homes on the tour arc: Bill and Laura Doherty on Woodlawn Avenue. Kim Parker (Hu ver) on Indian Hills Drive; Sue Cassell on Green Street; Sharon Duffy on East North Street; Rose Hendershot on South Market Street. Tish Gorr on East Dowling Road; Penns Ypma on Henry Road: Linda Howell on Jambrial Drive; See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 Howard Ferris Firefighters battle the storage facility blaze at Spencer s Towing in Hastings (photo by Jon Gambee) See ARE, page 2 �p*9« 2 - Thursday November 24. 2005 - The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page and Duane and Mildred Jarman on East North Street. Tickets are $10 per person and include a map. Tickets may be purchased in advance at Heart's Desire Gift Boutique, 118 W. State SL in downtown Hastings or on the day of the tour at any of the participating homes. More details, including addresses, will be published in next week’s Reminder. ‘Dome’ concert set at First Methodist Hastings First United Methodist Church will present “An Evening with Mendelssohn” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26. This is the third in the church’s 2005-06 “Live Under the Dome” concert series. Mendelssohn’s Opus 49 in D Minor will feature Mark Doster on piano, Tina Horrigan on cello and Beth Lepak on vio­ lin. The United Methodist Women will serve a ham dinner with au gratin potatoes, veg­ etables. salads and homemade pies at 6 p.m. that evening. Tickets for the dinner are $12 for adults and $7 for children. For reservations, please call 269/945-9574. For those who can only attend the con­ cert in the sanctuary at 7 p.m., a goodwill offering will be accepted. Medicare sessions planned for Dec. 9 Senior citizens who have questions on the new Medicare prescription drug cover­ age are invited to either of two free presen­ tations on the subject at 10 a.m. and at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, at the community room of Hastings City Bank. Cathy Courtney, Barry County Medicare Medicaid Assistance program coordinator, from the Commission on Aging will be the featured speaker for ’he conference. After the presentation, there will be a question and answer session. The Barry Community Foundation and Hastings City Bank will try to help local senior citizens make the best decision possible at both pre­ sentations. The Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Informational Conference is open to anyone who is interested in deter­ mining whether fee whit/h plan feMaficare Prescription Plan D is the best fit. ’ The community room at Hastings City Bank is a handicapped accessible facility. Refreshments will be provided. Seating is limited to 100 per session. Those interested in attending this free informative meeting should call 945-0526 to make reservations. For more information about the confer­ ence, please contact the Barry Community Foundation at (269) 945-0526. Free dinner set for Thanksgiving Larry and Margaret Hollenbeck, with the help of volunteets. once again will prepare and host a special Thanksgiving dinner, as they have for many years. The meal is open to anyone who wishes to attend at noon Thursday, Nov. 24, at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Margaret will be baking between 35 to 40 homemade pies and Larry will be baking about the same number of loaves of home­ made bread for the Thanksgiving gathering. Of course, the menu will feature turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing and all the trim­ mings, including green bean salad. There is no charge for the meal, but a free-will offering may be given by those who wish to contribute toward the cost. About 200 people attended the event iast year. Besides individuals and couples, the Hollenbecks welcome families, too. Sometimes large families gather for the day and don’t have room to celebrate in a small home or apartment so they attend the annu­ al feast at the church instead. To help with planning the meal, the Hollenbecks ask that people make reserva­ tions by calling the church office at 945­ 9574 or calling them at home, 945-4701. ‘Help for Holidays’ sign-ups to begin “Help for the Holidays" is the coordina­ tion or Christmas baskets for Barry County residents by Love Inc., in cooperation with the Salvation Army. Those needing help this Christmas can fill out the necessary application at Love Inc. of Barry County between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. weekdays. First time applicants need to bung their driver's license and Social Security cards of the family when they apply. Those who have signed up in previ­ ous years should just bnng their picture IDs. People who arc unable to come into the office during regular office hours should call Love Inc. at 269/948-9555 to arrange other possibilities. Individuals or groups interested in “adopting" a family needing help can call Love Inc. weekdays during office hours. Love Inc. of Barry County has been involved in coordinating local Christmas baskets irince 1985. Flu vaccine now available to all Flu vaccine is now available to all citi­ zens at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, comer of West Woodlawn Avenue and North Broadway. Flu shots will be given al the health department from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday. Nov. 28. Flu shots cost $25 each, $30 for penumonia vaccinations and $23 for tetanus shots. Those who go to the clinics for their shots should wear clothing that can enable easy access to their arms. Thomapple Wind Band concert set The Thomapple Wind Band will per­ form three concerts this season, in celebra­ tion of its 10th anniversary. Concert dates will be Dec. 4. 2005, Jan, 29. 2006. and March 12. 2006. The Thomapple Wind Band, under fho direction of Dave Macqueen and Harland Nye, is a non-profit group designed to enrich the lives of its members and thOsurrounding community. There is no funding other than donations received at the Con-, certs. The wind band invites any post high, school age musician to come and share in this musical experience. Even string instru­ ments are encouraged to come give this a try. Although all instrumentation is wel­ come, the band needs percussion and clar­ inet players. The first concert at 3 p.m. Sunday. Dec. . 4. will feature "old and new but nothing blue," says director Macqueen. A song combining Jingle Bells and Stars and Stripes will be featured, along with guest appearances from First United Methodist vocal choir, and organist, Mark Doster. WSMWnofe infbrmatior»W«h borrow an call Kim DoimMRW45-91$1 or SRKcqu«hlt945.l!flrp” ' ‘Christmas Pasf set for Dec. 10-11 Historic Charlton Park’s tum-of-the-century village park will be the setting for the annual celebration of “Of Christmas Past.” a recreation of the sights, sounds, tastes and activities of the late 1800s. The weekend activities will be held Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 10 and 11, from noon to 5 p.m. Visitors are invited to stroll through the village's shops and homes as the "residents" prepare for the holidays. Adults and children are welcome to try their hands at traditional crafts and orna­ ments, including hand-dipped candles. Volunteer artisans will demonstrate their skills in the village buildings. Everyone is encouraged to sample tradi­ tional holiday fare, wassail, and fresh roast­ ed chestnuts. St. Nicholas reminds all the good girls and boys to bring their Christmas wishes and all parents to bring their cam­ eras when they visit the old fashion saint. There will be Dulcimer music in the church on Sunday, Dec. 11. Handmade ornaments by students from area elementary' schools win decorate the villages' homes, stores and church. The gift shop will feature an array of holiday toys, games and keepsakes for all ages. Admission to Christmas Past is $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 5 to 12. There is no additional cost for crafts. For more information about the “Of Christmas Past" celebration, call Charlton Park at (269) 945-3775 or visit the website www.charltonpark.org Local food distribution site is JVC The Community Action Agency (CAA) of South Central Michigan will be opening six new food distribution stores throughout Barry. Branch. Calhoun, and St. Joseph coun­ ties. The site in Barry County will be at the Thomapple Valley Church. 2750 S M-43 Highway. Hastings. These stores will allow clients the ability to choose the foods they prefer and lake the place of the current tailgate distributions. The six new stores will allow clients to have a choice of what foods they will receive from the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). which is replacing the old system of prepackaged boxes of food with the store concept. Officials with the CAA said this way the clients will receive the foods they like and will use. These stores will also give clients more time to pickup their food items. Instead of the old tailgate system, where clients had as little time as 30 minutes to pick up their food, the stores will be open three to six hours each month. The stores will still require clients to bring their food card with photo identification, but after checking in. they will be given a list of eligible items to choose from. Clients will then be able to shop throughout the store and pick out the foods they want, instead of the foods we choose for them. After clients are finished shopping, the CAA will verify their groceries and help carry the groceries to their car, if needed. The six new stores are part of the proactive steps that CAA is taking to continue current programming as a result of the rising fuel costs. “The CAA understands that a small per­ centage of clients may be inconvenienced by the reduction in delivery sites,” an agency spokesperson said in a prepared statement. “However. CAA must make this adjustment in order to continue food distributions at their current level. “Each store will have set hours for their operation once a month, there will be plenty of food ty chcow from, so showing up early tZ necessaryu W^. will not run om of food. *i.takr;.>Qurf^rand.corac; at your convenience." For more information, please cal! 1-877­ 422-2726 Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan is a locally based, private non-profit 5OI(cX3) organization that pro­ vides a wide range of services to low- and moderate-income residents of Barry. Branch, Calhoun and St. Joseph counties. CAA’s pro­ grams include Generation E. YouthBuild Batlie Creek. Head Start. Early Head Start (Barry, Calhoun and St. Joseph Counties only). Housing and Support Services. Senior Nutrition, and the Foster Grandparent Program. For more information about Nutritional Services or the Community Action Agency, persons may call the CAA office at 877-422­ 2726 or visit online at www.CAASCM.org. Jordan Hildebrant and Heidi Schroll both knocked down ten pins and took home frozen turkeys for their families’ Thanksgiving Day feast. Keglers win 23 turkeys, 15 pies by Helen Mudry Staff Writer The indisputable sound of falling bowling pins echoed in the bakery section of Felpausch last Saturday. No. Felpausch hasn't opened a bowling lane — it was the MainStreet Savings Bank's second annual turkey bowl. Cases of soda lined the lane and a frozen turkey was substituted for the ball. The ten pins, on loan from a more conventional bowl­ ing lane, stood upright ready to be assaulted by the frozen fowl. Bowlers signed up for their chance to show their prowess. The Rob Mekes bowled a strike and is congratulated by MainStreet Savings Ban* branch manager Sarrah Johnson. Holiday season celebrations in area to start Friday, Dec. 2 Plans arc well und^r way for the Barry County Chamber of Commerce s annual hol­ iday celebration Dec. 2*6. This year’s theme is “Frosty and Friends Come to Town.” Activities will take place throughout the county. Barry County Hospice again will be deco­ rating one of the big trees on the courthouse FIRE, continued from page 1 ‘Sound of Music’ set at Lakewood The cast and crew of “The Sound of Music," under the direction of Laura Smith, have been preparing for December per­ formances. Tickets are on sale and show times are 7 p.m. Thursday. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1, 2 and 3, plus a matinee at 3 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 3. Prices are $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and $5 for students. Call the ticket office at 616-374-1465, extension 4000. “The Sound of Music” is based on a book written by Howard Lindsay and Russe Crouse. The lyrics were written by Oscar Hammerstein III and music by Richard Rodgers. The first performance of the original musical was Nov. 16. 1959. Mary Martin stared as Maria. Theodore Bike! as Captain Von frapp and Patricia Newsy as Mother Abbess. turkey, still in the plastic net bag, was hurled down the lane and slid toward its intended target. When a strike was bowled, there were cheers and high-fives passed around, much like for a Friday night league. A frozen turkey was awarded to bowlers who got a strike. Those who bowled a spare were given their choice of a pumpkin or apple pie. All who signed up were given a two liter bottle of soda. At the end of the two-hour tournament. 23 turkeys and 15 pies found new homes for the holidays. Smoke billowed from Spencers Towing storage facility Monday as firefighters bat­ tled the blaze, (photo by Jim Alden) “1 can’t say anything for sure." he said, “because it is still being investigated and i haven’t heard anything official yet." Roger Caris, Hastings Fire Chief, said that his department was assisted by the Thomapple Township and Freeport depart­ ments. “It appears to have started in a wrecker stored inside the building,” Caris said. “We’re looking at about $300,000 loss on the struc­ ture and we have no idea yet on the contents." he said. “It was a 3636 square foot building and it was a total loss." lawn n Hastings. A Memorial of Remembrance list will be located next to the tree and will be displayed throughout the hol­ iday season. A special annual Christmas tree advertisement will be included in the Dec. 20 issue of the Reminder. People can honor the memory of a ioved one in this manner by making a contribution of $10 or more to Barry Community Hospice. For more infor­ mation. call Barry Community Hospice at 269-948-8452. The Holly Trolley will begin the 2006 hol­ iday season in Nashville Friday evening, Dec. 2. The trolley will operate from 6 to 9 p.m. from Central Park in downtown Nashville. Slops also will include Kountry Treasures and MOO-ville Quality Creamery. Both business­ es arc part of the Unique Shops of the Country-Side Holiday Tour taking place Dec. 1,2 and 3. Rides wifi be free, courtesy of the Nashville Community Development Committee of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. Additionally. Santa Claus will be at Mace Pharmacy Friday night. Dec. 2. from 6 to 8 p.m. to visit with the kids and to receive their Christmas lists. The Holly Trolley will be in Hastings most evenings from Dec. 3 to 23, offering reasonably priced ndes for the view­ ing of the lights and decorations. The Hastings trolley stop is located in front of the historic Barry County Courthouse. There will also be special events in down­ town Hastings on Friday evening. Dec. 2. At 6 p.m. on the site of the new Hastings library at the corner of Stale Street and Boltwood, there will be the downtown Christmas tree lighting ceremony. The tree is being donated by Bleam Eavestroughing Corporation. Hastings Ace Hardware is donating the lights for the tree. Many of the downtown mer- See HOLIDAY, page 5 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 24, 2005 - Page 3 a? time for thanks at St, Rose Schoof by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Seventy-five pounds of turkey was roasted for this year’s annual St. Rose School Thanksgiving feast, according to organizers Lisa Snyder and Missie Caris. Preschoolers through sixth graders attended the event, held last week in the St. Rose church hall. The Thanksgiving feast has been a tradition for about 20 years, parents estimate. About 20 parents, parishioners and community volunteers make the special meal possible, and it's one that students and staff look forward to every year. Volunteers who helped serve wore cos­ tumes for the occasion. Usually only a few show up in costumes. Food for the feast was provided by a number of donors, including parents, grandparents and others. Enjoying delicious food is a highlight for the students, organizers said. And from the enthusiasm that seemed to abound in the room, the children seemed to like the opportunity for all the students to be together to talk and laugh and savor the friendships. Seeing the parents dress up is probably a favorite thing about the feast, organiz­ ers added. Children loved making all the table decorations, and many made and decorat­ ed hats and Native American-style head­ gear to wear at the feast. Some created vests to wear that day. Parent volunteers decorated the room with many Thanksgiving-theme decora­ tions. Tiny Pilgrim hats made of cookies and marshmallows and dipped in chocolate were served for dessert. Molly Smith (right), one of the volun­ teer parents who wore special outfits for the feast, served pudding cups to the stu­ dents. Here, she gives one to Abby Girrbach. Students in many of the St. Rose School classes put their creativity to work to cre­ ate interesting hats to wear to the Thanksgiving feast. Student Olivia LaJoye wore a hat with an autumn leaves theme as one of the volunteers serves gravy for her mashed potatoes Parent volunteer Jim Gleeson serves special Pilgrim hat dessert treats to St. Rose School students, including'Connor van der Hoff. Second graders dig in to the turkey dinner prepared by volunteers for St. Rose School students' annual Thanksgiving feast. From left, they are Lydia Parker. Maddie Youngs. Becky Maurer. Laura Brasseur. Jade Gregory and Amanda Thomas. Sixth graders at St. Rose School in Hastings enjoy their last Thanksgiving feast before they graduate from the school in the spring. Traci Wales, one of the parent vol­ unteers. who was dressed in Native American attire for the feast, serves some sec­ ond helpings to the group. Wearing pilgrim-style hats they made for the Thanksgiving feast are Hannah LaJoye and Arianna O'Reilly. George Murphy carries his tray of food served for the special feast of Thanksgiving at St. Rose School. Missie Caris (right) and Lisa Snyvter, who organized this year s Thanksgiving feast at St. Rose School, greet kindergarten students - Matthew Hewitt. Caleb Hemingway and Joel Shinavier - as they arrive in the church hall. (Photos by Elaine Gilbert) Rebecca Senard (left) and Jennifer Feldpausch. both sixth graders, load up their trays with the traditional turkey and all the trimmings. Parent volunteer servers in the photo are (from right) Nicki Gleeson, Stacy Youngs and Missie Caris. One little, two little, three little Indians are pictured here at the St. Rose School Thanksgiving meal: Joel Shinavier. Matthew Hewitt and Dan Huver. �Page 4 - Thursday. November 24. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Meth awareness task force completes first year Soldier from Iraq denied X-Box gift To the editor: I have a 22-year-old son who is in Iraq for his second tour there. He has been in haq for a year and will be home for the holidays, which will be the greatest Christmas present ever! A few weeks ago he e-mailed me and asked if i could get him an “X-Box 360“ when they came out. He told me how they would only be releasing a few right now. I looked through a lot of ads and my plan was to go to the Hastings Wal-Mart. I've got the ad from Wal-Mart that says they were to be released on Nov. 22 at 12:01 a.m. and I went to the store the day before and the times posted on their door for store hours were open at 7 a.m. and closed at midnight. The X­ Boxes were released at 12:01 on Tuesday. Nov. 22. I knew they closed at midnight on the 21st so 1 figured I would have to be there Ehlers was right about oil drilling To the editor, I appreciate Third District Congressman Vernon Ehlers’ efforts to remove oil drilling in our Arctic National Wildlife Refuge from the pending budget bill for a number of rea­ sons. Experts agree that there is only enough oil under the ANWR to satisfy present U.S. con­ sumption for a period of six months, but it would take 10 years before even reaching the market. The ANWR was set aside as a national treasure, not for exploitation by greedy oil companies already making obscene profits. ANWR belongs to each and every American for the purpose of preserving a vast expanse of true wilderness and to help ensure the sur­ vival of hundreds of important species of wildlife. The polar bear, for only one exam­ ple. is known to abandon her cubs'in an envi­ ronment of the kind of noise that , would accompany oil fields. Oil fields need thousands of miles of roads and hundreds of buildings and drill rigs. When the oil is gone and Exxon. Shell, and the others (does letter writer Mr. Ormsby remember the Exxon Valdez?) move out. what will the land look like? One thing is for certain — it will never be the same. When voting to remove the ANWR drilling proposal from the budget bill (where it didn't belong in the first place) Mr. Ehlers had this to say: "We must move our nation's energy policy away from the idea that we can solve all our problems just by punching a few more holes in the ground to pump out a little more oil. The oil is disappearing, and we must, as a nation, make a more concerted commitment to investigating and developing more alterna­ tive fuel sources and improving efficient use of energy." 1 don't usually agree with Congressman Ehlers, but this time I most enthusiastically say. "Bravo!" Larry J. VanZalcn. Hastings when they opened at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22. I rushed around and got to Wal-Mart Tuesday Nov. 22, at 6:45 a.m. I was first in line and after wailing for the doors to open, more people started to line up behind me. Just before the doors opened, a worker came out and asked if we were there for the X-Boxes. We then were told they were sold out. 1 asked "How could that be? You close al midnight, the game system wasn't released until 12:01. One of the workers said that Cindy from electronics came in at 8 p.m. to sell them. I talked to a manager and he said they stayed open late. My question is. why wasn't anything post­ ed so everyone would have a fair chance? 1 would have gone to Grand Rapids instead and done anything i could have to be able to have a fair chance at getting one. It felt like Wal-Mart got to pick who would be able to buy one because the public wasn't informed that they would be open past mid­ night. People wonder why we go out of town to shop and do business. 1 just feel there is no good explanation for this incident because 1 could understand if I got there when I was supposed to (7 a.m.) and was too far back in line and didn't end up getting one because they ran out. But I was there when I was sup­ posed to be and first in line. So how come I didn't end up with one? I feel this was totally wrong. Tammy Ray. Hastings To the editor: The Barry County Methamphetamine Prevention Task Force is proud to announce the successful completion of its first year of action. In the fall of 2004. Barry County was awarded a special methamphetamine preven­ tion grant, which called for the development of a county-wide prevention task force to pro­ mote awareness in the community about "meth-related" issues, such as drug-endan­ gered children, environmental concerns, and the devastating effects of individual use. The Barry County Methamphetamine Task Force participated in a regional needs assess­ ment to help direct prevention and public awareness efforts. Task force membership has grown to include more than 20 active mem­ bers. including representatives from many health and human services agencies, law enforcement, schools, community groups, the agricultural community and the faith-based community. Card tournament payout was chincy To the editor: I would like to comment on the Hastings Jaycees’ "Texas Hold ’Em” tournament at the Hastings Elks Lodge last Saturday. I was one of the play ers who happened to take second place in the tournament. The payback to me was $55. The winner received $500, which he deserved, but one would think that the runner-up woukl be awarded more than just $55, with a buy-in price of $50 and with more than 40 players. You do the math. I understand the idea that charity should get some of the money, but I felt a big slap in the face and would like to let future players know what they might be getting into when they enter one of these competitions. I will not make that same mistake again. Rich Adams. Hastings The wars are cultural, not political To the editor: Your readers are aware of the debates going on. the division that's going on. the issues such as the U.S. Supreme Court, the public displays of the Ten Commandments, definitions of marriage, prayer in public forums, symbols that are religious in their ori­ entation being challenged. Intelligent Design being debated in the schools, and the many others. It’s not a cultural war between red states and blue states. It’s not a cultural clash between Democrats or Republicans. The cen­ tral issue that is taking place is a battle for the heart and soul of America. They are seeming­ ly political, but in essence they arc not. These debates arc spiritual in their ramifications. In this cultural war we arc redefining histo­ ry. We’re doing an extreme make-over on the Constitution. There are those who would make it more culturally sensitive, those who would put words in the mouths of the authors and take the "limitedness of the message" to make it all-inclusive. There are those who wish to change our country’s history and her­ itage so that it’s not an offense to our secular society. The desire is to make it more palat­ able so that we can enjoy the poor choices we have put upon ourselves and our children. So too, let’s remove the Ten Commandments. Why? Because they do something to us that we don’t like. We can have pom. free speech, witchcraft and homo­ sexuality in the public schools but we can’t have the Ten Commandments because they arc completely offensive. Like. "Honor your mother and father." No. we don’t want our children to sec that! "Do not lie. Do not steal." Without the commands, these are not issues to be addressed. "Don’t commit adultery." No. we can’t let them sec that either because if we 5o then we have deal with our own issues. We would have to deal with the likes of Desperate ^ousewives who violate the commandments , "Do not kill." To think we’re all stunned when some child has killed their parents, oth­ ers or themselves wh^n killing babies has been an "out" for premarital sexual relations and inconvenient pregnancies for the past 30plus years. We are imbeciles if we think abor­ tion is merely a Republican agenda. Even the church thinks they have to be more culturally relevant. They too have removed the biblical obstacles out of the way so the world will come and hear their mes­ sage. Yes, now you have the crowd, but you’ve lost the message. What that has pro­ duced over the last two decades is only 9% of Bible-believing Christians with a biblical world view. All of us are a part of this cultural war. If you don’t engage yourself, then you will get caught in the cross-fire of the battle. It does­ n’t matter if its enemy fire or friendly fire, casualties will occur. You can not change the heart, the sou) and the conscience through political arms, and though it’s important to be involved in the political arena, morality will never be legis­ lated. Change is an issue of transformation of self, and we all have a lot of changing to do. Joanna Haddix. Hastings Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. The task force has worked collaboratively to educate Barry County residents about methamphetamine and will continue to work to promote community change in 2006. Over the past 12 months, members of the task force have provided awareness training programs to just under 1.000 people in Barry County, including human service workers, educators, elected-officials and members of the general public. Posters were delivered to Barry County retailers to help employees recognize methamphetamine-related purchases and sus­ picious meth-related behavior. The task force also had a role in urging Michigan legislators to regulate pseudoephedrine sales and regu­ larly participated in the State Meth Task Force meetings. Over the last year, the task force hosted two local billboard campaigns and brought atten­ tion through local media to a variety of methrelated issues, including anhydrous ammonia theft and the dangers of roadside meth "dumps." Task Force projects include the successful formation of two workgroups, focusing on developing recommended guidelines for decontamination procedures and drug endan­ gered children, respectively. The Task Force has recently launched its website, www.bcstopmeth.org. which serves as an educational resource for all Barry County residents. Methamphetamine awareness and proven- lion efforts will continue in 2006. Barry County has been chosen as a “Meth Watch Community" and is in the process of implementing the Meth Watch program, a state-sponsored promotional and educational effort aimed at retailers and community mem­ bers about their role in the fight against meth. As the (ask force looks ahead, one goal is to continue educating the community about meth, especially in the middle schools and high schools. Together, members of the task force feel these efforts emphasize the importance of methamphetamine prevention in Barry County. Those interested in learning more about the Methamphetamine Task Force, the Meth Watch program, or methamphetamine aware­ ness trainings can ccall me at (269) 945-1387. As always, the task force reminds Barry County residents they can report suspicious or suspected meth-related behavior by calling 1.800. METH-TIP, Silent Observer at 1.800.310.9031, or 911 These services are available 24 hours per day. seven days a week. Task force members urge community members to stay safe at all times by alerting law enforcement to suspected meth-related problems, rather than attempting to handle them on their own. Liz Lenz. Community Preventkxiist, Barry County Substance Abuse Services Let’s call it Christmas, not ‘Holiday’ To the editor: I recently received a “Holiday" flyer from Kmart. It looked deceivingly like a Christmas flyer, but no. everything is clearly marked "Holiday Tree" or "Holiday Gifts" rather than “Christmas Tree," or “Christmas Gifts." It seems that Kmart has abandoned the true reason for the season in favor of a more gen­ eral theme and a more inclusive customer base. Now 1 learn that Kmart is not alone in their effort to change us from a centuries-old tradi­ tion of marking the birth of Jesus by celebrat­ ing Christmas, albeit in a rather commercial way. Wal-Mart has already informed one of its customers that our Christmas is a bogus holiday based on some ancient celebration of a psychedelic mushroom. That esr cmed mer­ chant will also abandon the traditional “Merry Christmas" greeting in favor of "Happy Holidays." Frankly. I have had it with these mean-spir­ ited gold-diggers. Allow me to suggest a pos­ sible way to get them to see the light When shopping in their stores (I do not suggest boy­ cotting them), simply ask for a Christmas tree, or a Christmas gift, or Christmas wreath, and when they show you their well-advertised “Holiday" equivalent, suggest that you were really looking for a Christmas model and kindly thank them for their help. Wish them a very Merry Christmas and say "1 think 1 saw one of those al Hastings Ace Hardware adver­ tised as a Christmas (item)" or some other local merchant, all of whom would be happy to supply the real McCoy. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas. I am: Bernard Killinger, Hastings Absentee commissioner should resign v»7 . ,IB1 ** ■’r” tiwb ' To the editor: nitr, <iwo dt toqwotsj s h this theujuatityxif job vd waatxiur com-, I appreciate the Hastings Banner forexpo^ missioner to be performing and still receive ing my district county commissioner. Tom pay for it! I don't think so! Wing, who has been late or absent for 32% of There is an assumption when hiring some­ the scheduled meetings the past four years. one that they will perform the necessary task (Hastings Banner Oct. 27). whatever it is and whenever it must be done. 1 find it unacceptable as I assume "all" the That requires working at least 95% of the people in the area would. iime, wcich is what I expected when I voted If you compare this situation to a few pub­ fot Mr. W;ng in 2004. lic and/or private businesses you can see that A committed employee would set thejr it is out of the scope of being acceptable in doctor appointments al times that don't con­ regards to being absent or tardy flict with their required meeting times. Most Many school employees are allowed to use people would agree it's not that difficult to do about 5% of a school year for sick days. Some when you can know ‘he county commission’s nurses are allowed as little as 3 1/2%. Does meeting schedule a full year in advance. Most Mr. Wing know that his own Barry County everyone else is able to do it Mr. "A5ng employees covered by the labor contract he should remember the commis&hm does rxx' may have been there to vote on and approve meet every day of the week the lac’ time I receive only about 5 percent combined sick checked. and ixnonal leave time from the county? As to having to make "a simple phone When those allowed sick days are exceeded, call." I (the voters) should not be required to the employee is "docked" in pay. drop a dime or spend our time to call Mt These sick days arc set up for the average Wing to find out his position on any issue. His person and are usually very adequate. Anyone attendance and voting on the record al public with 32% absence and tardy record "could meetings is what I expect of my commission­ not" be performing their duties acceptably er. and would be terminated. We can see by Mr. Wing's actions that he Further, a student who performs a 68% in a isn't committed to the job as Seventh District class would receive a grade of D. If we apply Commissioner so face it. it's time to resign. these two analogies to our commissioner. No more excuses please. Tom Wing, he should be "terminated." In the words of Donald Trump, Mr. Wing. "you’re fired." George Hubka, Dowling What to be thankful for? Today is Thanksgiving Day. For many people this has been a difficult year with job losses, gasoline prices soaring and national and international disasters. In spite of all of this what are you thankful for this year? The Hasting* Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 PMshMb, Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division ol J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacobs Frederic Jacobo President Vce President Steven Jacob# Secretiry'Treaeurer • NEWSROOM• (EdUot} (Assistant Ednon David T. 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Scott Ommen Dan Buerge Rose Heaton Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Ratet: $30 per year in Berry County $32 per year m adpmng count** $35 per year aitewhere POSTMASTER Sand address change* to: POBosB Hast-ngs Ml 4W58-O6O2 Second Can Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - ThursBay. November M. 2005 - Page 5 PUD ruling creates losers, not winners Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher’s ruling earlier this month on a planned unit development (PUD) held the City of Hastings was in error, yet it was the city that walked away from a lawsuit as any kind of winner. Fisher Thursday afternoon, Nov. 10. surprised both the plaintiffs and the defendants in the case by insisting that the private parcels of land within the district in downtown Hastings is not a PUD. This, despite the fact Bradley Morton of Charlotte, attorney for the plaintiffs, and Law. Weathers and Richardson of Grand Rapids, counsel for the City of Hastings, constantly referred to the eight property owners' parcels as being in a PUD district. I don't quarrel with Judge Fisher’s opinion. Indeed, the proper­ ties do not qualify for the designation the city gave to the parcels, and since the city isn't the landowner, the eight citizens collective­ ly would have had to form one unit to make a PUD a legal descrip­ tion. Furthermore. I agree with the judge's statement that the city has a basic right to zone, but I think the owners of the property should be part of the process. My quarrel is with how this contentious case was handled. I also have reservations about whether Fisher should have heard the case at all. Perhaps he should have recused himself because of political and legal ties to the city and its law firm. If city leaders would have addressed this issue properly from the start, this would never have become a leg'll issue. W'hat the heck, these are local citizens of Hastings, taxpayers who only wanted to have the ability to sell their homes to companies from whom they had offers on the table. All city leaders needed to do was to get the homeowners together and work out some reasonable plans for the area so it would be developed in the best interests of Hastings and die owners of the property. Instead, through rezoning the property, they made it almost impossible to sell and develop other than all at once. It was the out­ right arrogance of our city leaders that prompted residents of the parcels to get legal help to protect their personal property rights. The residents' complaint should have been remanded back to city government very soon after it was filed in court. Instead, we have a group of local citizens who have to spend nearly $10,000 of the their own money in legal fees and we have city government spending tax dollars on a legal case the judge ruled shouldn't even have come before him in the first place. So now after the Nov. 10 ruling, it's back to the drawing board for everyone. The parcels in question must be taken up again in a hearing by the Hastings City Planning Commission, an appeal will have to be made and the wheels of justice will continue to tum too slowly. Meanwhile, the residents will find it almost impossible to sell their properties until this issue is resolved. The City Council and Planning Commission should have done things differently from the outset Not all of them could have been ignorant of the proper definition of a PUD. However, city officials have micro-managed a group of fellow citizens out of control of their own land and have made it almost impossible for them to sell their properties for a fair price. The city has violated the integrity of a group of its own citizens at a high cost to them and to the taxpayers of the city as a whole. In essence, the city has spent a lot of taxpayers' money to fight with its own citizens. As I have said so often before in this space, sometimes the appearance of impropriety is worse than any impropriety itself. Some citizens now may have a legitimate question about why city officials were so adamant about controlling what can be done with these properties, which have been at the center of this lawsuit. Was it a deliberate attempt of some officials with possible conflicts of interest to slow down or halt development, or was it their arro­ gance of power that fogged their ability to be fair to their neigh­ bors. Now what we have is an awful lose-lose situation. We have a group of local citizen who have spent a lot of money, plus lost the possible sale of their property, and have to start over in their quest of have the land zoned for commercial development. We have the city government that has blown taxpayer dollars and has to start all over again because it didn't follow proper guidelines. It appears the issue will go back to the Planning Commission and City Council and then will be appealed, and this time it looks like the case may go to a higher court. I can't get over a sense that in the aftermath of Judge Fisher's rul­ ing. everybody loses and nobody wins. That’s no way to run u city and it surely is a textbook lesson on how not to settle our differ­ ences. Here's a winning example. There are cities all over Michigan that have had to deal with zoning issues like the one between the residents and the city. All you have to do is investigate them. The photo above shows a good example how in Northville they developed a block in the downtown area with commercial devel­ opment on the ground floors and housing above, vith the parking in back of the buildings. ' I have several examples from other cit/es from the around the state that show you don’t have to rc-invent the wheel. Thanks for reading and have a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday. Tm sure we all have a lot to be than^l for. sometimes it just doesn't look like it. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Farmers Union meeting Dec. 7 To the editor: I drive through Barry County occasionally or go to Lake Odessa, where I pick up and read the Reminder. For an advertising paper, you certainly carry a lol of news. Retired Michigan Farmers Union President Carl Mcllvain has some health problems, so I don't believe he’s been able to inform you and your readers about the Farmers Union State Convention Dec. 7 at the Best Western Motel on West Saginaw Highway in Lansinj. We’re having an energy panel at 1 p.m. fea­ turing progressive ideas and products such as ethanol, biodiesel and solar and wind power, with representatives in attendance. The state’s energy director also is expected to be on hand. As most local folks know, the newest ethanol plant is not far away, in Woodbury. Other scheduled to appear at the session include Tom Buis, the National Fanners Union representative; Jeff Moser. National Farmers Union cooperative director, and Pete Hardin of Milkweed Publications will be the banquet speaker. For more information, please call (616) 887-2904. • Larry Nelson. Dansville County Board OKs extension of sewer to Thornapple Manor by David T. Young Editor The Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday morning adopted a resolution paving the way for extension of public sewer service to the Thomapple Manor medical care facility in Hastings Township. The resolution grants formal consent to use the Nashville Highway rights of way for con­ struction of the sewer extension and from the Chy of Hastings wastewater treatment plant to the medical care facility. The agreement was negotiated by the city, the county and Hastings Township. Plans for extension of sewer to Thomapple Manor have been in the works for a long time, after it was learned the facility’s system was failing. “This didn’t happen overnight," said Commissioner Sandra James. “It (the agree­ ment) included a lot of input from the town­ ship and Thomapple Manor." The dedicated sewer extension cannot be tapped into by any other commercial, indus­ trial or residential entitity. except Barry County Central Dispatch 911, which located near the medical care facility. In other business Tuesday morning, the County Board: • Approved the $2,249,45 quote from Custer for prosecutor’s office furniture. to be paid for with drug forfeiture funds. • Authorized the Barry County Sheriff’s Department to apply for a little* more than $14,000 from the Barry County United next year for an expanded school liaison program th as t replaces the old DARE prog ran. • Agreed to rent wals of agreements for the Michigan Drug Court program, for the con­ tract between Michigan Rehabilitation Services and Career and Technical Institute and Barry County Office of Community Corrections, between the Michigan Supreme Court State Court Administrative Office and Barry County Trial Court, and the Comprehensive Corrections Plan with the Michigan Department of Corrections. • Approved the reappointments of Ron Heilman and Brian Shumway and the appointments of David Tripp. Kim Luther and James Kendrick to the Community Corrections Advisory Board, all for threeyear terms. Sheriff Dar Leaf said of Heilman. “Ron’s been very aggressive and a real asset to the board. Commissioner Tom Wing said Kendrick, a newcomer, is a retired professor from Western Michigan University and “a good fit. we’re very lucky to have him." • Approved the reappointment of Heidi Byrne and the appointment of John Morgan to the Commission on Aging Board, both for three-year terms. • Approved the reappointments of Barry Community Mental Health Executive Director Jan McLean and former elementary principal David Arnold to the Substance Abuse Board, both for three-year terms. County Board Chairwoman Clare Tripp noted McLean "came in on her day off to interview, that shows her commitment.” • Went into closed session to discuss con­ sult with its attorney about collective bargain­ ing. Gun Lake Tribe says Hoekstra linked to Abramoff casino probe by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Gun Lake Tribe of Potowatomis believes Second District Congressman Peter Hoekstra may be linked to lobbying effort to delay the Gun Lake casino. In a press release sent Nov. 18, the tribe describes how new documents in the investi­ gation of lobbyist Jack Abramoff may link Congressman Hoekstra to the scandal. Some of these documents, according to the tribe's interpretation, show Hoekstra's office com­ municated with Abramoff during intense efforts to delay approval for the Gun Lake Casino According to the press release, the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs questioned Italia Federici, the head of the Council of Republicans for Environmental Advocacy (CREA) Thursday, Nov. 17, about her role in helping indicted lobbyist Abramoff delay and attempt to defeat the* Gun Lake Tribe’s bid to open a casino in Bradley. . Congressman Hoekstra’s office told The Banner on Monday. Nov. 21, that there was “no connection” between the congressman and Mr. Abramoff. Hoekstra himself did not speak to the Banner about the allegations. Other documents released by the commit­ tee indicate that Hoekstra, who up to the year 2002 represented the Gun Lake area, may have played a role in Abramoff’s lobbying efforts to stop the casino at the Bradley exit of U.S.-131. Documents and news reports also have revealed that Federici was a conduit to highranking officials at the Department of the Interior (DOI). On Dec. 12, 2002, Hoekstra sent a letter to Interior Secretary Gale Norton requesting an unusual extension of the comment period on the environmental portion of the Tribe’s trust application. The next day Abramoff’s office received a fax from Hoekstra’s office inform- ing him that the extension request letter was sent to Secretary Norton. Only days later. Congressman Hoekstra was notified that his requested extension had been granted. According to the press release. "Abramoff and Federici were elated." In one of the e-mails released by the com mittee, on Dec. 19, 2002 Abramoff wrote to Federici with excitement about the news that Hoekstra’s requested extension was approved. “This is very good. With this extension, they can now kill it by ruling that the EIS (environmental report) shows they should not move forward." Federici replied, "great!" The Tribe’s comment period lasted an unusually long 75 days. Abramoff's former lobbying firm, Greenberg Traurig. con­ tributed money to a Hoekstra’s political action committee during the 2003-2004 elec­ tion cycle. Congressman Hoekstra is also a member of 23 is Enough, a group of wealthy business owners from the Grand Rapids area whose mission is to prevent the Gun Lake Tribe from opening a casino that will allegedly compete with Grand Rapids businesses for tourist dol­ lars. The group’s vice chairman, Peter Secchia, admitted that he used efforts outside of the established administrative review process and lobbied White House advisor Karl Rove to try and stop the Tribe’s casino plans. 23 is Enough is also funding a lawsuit against the Secretary of the Interior over approval of the Tribe’s application for trust land on which to operate its casino. The delay tactics employed by Hoekstra. 23 is Enough and MichGo (another anti-casino group) are nearly identical to those recommended by Abramoff and his associate Michael Scanlon in other e-mails released by the Senate Committee. Documents discovered during the course of and second place winners will each receive a $50 gift certificate from Bonner’s Christmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth. To be included in the judging, participants must have their lights and decorations in place prior to Wednesday, Nov. 30. The judg­ ing will take place after dark on Nov. 30 and/or Dec. I. Winners will be announced on WBCH during the 5 p.m. news report. The contest is sponsored by WBCH. Manpower, and Photographic Memory of Hastings. Businesses within the city of Hastings are invited to enter a window decorating contest with the theme of “Frosty and Friends Come to Town." T'.te contest will be judged in two categories. The first is businesses that deco­ rate their own windows. The second includes windows decorated by other organizations. To enter or request that a group decorate a window', call the chamber office or send an email to mailto:barrycliambcr@sbcglobal.net by Nov. 28. The businesses entered in the contest will judge the windows. Ballots will be distributed by Nov. 29. Windows will be judged on Dec. I. Ballots must be returned to the chamber office by 11 a.m. on Dec. 2. Winners will be announced on WBCH during the 5 p.m. news report Dec. 2. As part of the Hastings festival, there will be an ornament making contest for students in second to sixth grade. The contest is open to students living in Hastings and those who attend Hastings schools. The entry must be no larger than five inches tall or wide One entry per child may be submitted to the chamber office before Dec. 1. Prizes will be awarded to one child in each grade level. Prizes are from Hastings 4. Movie Gallery, Progressive Graphics, Hungry Howies, Jami’s Crafts and Send A Card. Judging will occur on Dec. 2 with winners announced on WBCH during the 5 p.m. news report. All entries will be displayed on a tree in the lobby of Hastings City Hall. The Barry County Chamber of Commerce arc offering gift certificates for the holidays. The gift certificates are available at the Chamber Office, 221 W. State St. in Hastings in any denominations of $5 or more. The gift certificates may be redeemed at hundreds of participating chamber members. Anyone with questions about this year’s holiday celebration, should call the chamber at 269-945-2454 or send an e-mail. HOLIDAY, continued from page 2 chants will be bolding open houses from 6 to 8 p.m. . Families are invited to enjoy a special day of the season in Barry County on Saturday. Dec. 3. The day will begin with a breakfast buffet at the Hastings Moose Lodge from 8 to 11:30 a.m. It will be ail you can eat for $5. The Hastings Moose Lodge #628 also will offer hot dogs, coffee and hot chocolate from noon until the Hastings parade at 2 pm. The Moose also will have a fish fry from 5 to 7 p.m. at their lodge, all you can eat for $7. There will be two Christmas parades in the county Saturday. Dec. 3. Middleville’s parade will begin at 10 a.m. and travel from McFall Elementary School to Church Street. For more information, call Bill Kenyon at 795­ 3669. Families then can travel to Hastings for the 51st annual Christmas parade presented by the Hastings Moose Lodge #628 and the chamber. Grand marshal for the parade is Earl McMullin. The parade will begin at 2 p.m. It will trav­ el west on Apple Street to Church Street then east on State Street through downtown. Applications for the Hastings parade are available from the Barry County Chamber of Commerce office. Tbe annual holiday home tour in Hastings will take place Sunday. Dec. 4. The hours for the tour arc 1 to 4:30 p.m. There will be nine homes on this year’s tour. Tickets will be available at Heart’s Desire and the individual homes. The tour will benefit Barry County Habitat for Humanity. For more information, call Dorothy Conklin of Heart’s Desire at 269-948-4205. The Christmas celebration will continue into the evening of Sunday. Dec. 4. with a concert at the Nashville Baptist Church on Phillips Street. The Pfeifers will appear at the church at 7 p.m. No tickets are required, but a free-will offering will be taken. The Barry County Chamber of Commerce is working with the Delton Area Business Association to present this year’s Delton annual Hometown Christmas. The event will be held Tuesday. Dec. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. Barry County residents are urged to take part in the joy of the season with outdoor lights and displays. To enter a display in the contest, please call the Barry County Chamber of Commerce at 269-945-2454 or send an email to "mailto:barrychamber@sbcglobal.net'1 Entrants will need to provide name, address and telephone number to be included in the county-wide judging. The first the Senateinvestigation also revealed that Abramoff and Federici were lobbying Steven Griles, the former Deputy Secictary of the Interior (second in conmand to Norton), to delay or stop the Gun Lake Tribe’s Lind-totnist application for its proposed casino in Wayland Township. Federici’s CREA organi­ zation received approximately $500,000 front Abramoff's Indian gaming clients fa* the ostensible purpose of stopping competing casinos. The congressman’s opposition to all Indian gaming is well known and is not directed jast against the casino proposal made by the Gue Lake tribe. Gun Lake Tribal Chairman D.K. Sprague expressed disappointment, but he said be was not surprised, by the latest information that has come forward from the Senate’s investiga­ tion. “The influence peddling that was used to delay our application was unethical and dis­ graceful.” Sprague said. “It’s truly dishearten­ ing to learn that Congressman Hoekstra was cooperating with Abramoff to delay our appli­ cation, and then accepted money from Abramoff’s firm. AU of those involved must be held accountable. My Tribe has suffered enough delay. This project should move for­ ward now." The Gun Lake Tribe claims that its pro­ posed casino will create 1.800 direct jobs with an average annual compensation package of $40,000; 3,100 indirect jobs; purchases of goods and services from West Michigan busi­ nesses of more than $20 million per year. If a compact is signed with the Tribe, it will provide millions of revenue sharing dollars to state and local governments. Governor Jennifer Granholm has not yet decided whether or not to sign a compact with the Gun Lake tribe. A spokesperson for Greenberg Traurig, a lobbying company, told the Banner Wednesay the request for a $2,000 contribu­ tion for congressman Hoekstra came from Nancy Taylor, a health care lobbyist. The spokesperson said, “obviously this had nothing to do with Indian gaming.” �Page 6 - Thursday. November 24. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW F AMILY CHURCH 2601 Utt) Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. P**ta. Steve Olnutead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Sen ice: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11.0 a.m.; Sunday Lvcmng Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday night* 6.30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 8U5 S Jefferson. Father Al Ruvucll. Pastor. Saturday Mas* 4:30 p m : Sunday Masses 8:30 am and 11.00 am; Confession Saturday 3.30-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Stale Road. Hastings. Mich 49058 Senior Pastor Rev. Wm Clayton Gamxm. Service Time*.. 900 a.m and 11 DO ajn. & MI> p.m. (Small groups on Island ’rd Sunday nights). Wednesday: Chnstian Education Classes. 700 p m. WHX OME CORNERS I NITF.D METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev. Bub Smith. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 10 30 a.m.; Sunday School. 9.30 a.m EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH “Afrmbrr Church of the World­ Wide .hnglictut Commmon.' 315 W Center St. (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St). Church Office: (269) 945-3014. I he Rev Fr. Charles P. McCabe III. Rector. Mr. F. William Vnetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. and 10 a.m Children** Chapel and MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLICCHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITION AL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E. Mam Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor. Phone 795-9030. Sunday Mam 3:30 pjn. First Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m. First Friday Mass 6 p.m. Confesaioas 30 mim ics before Mass. Rosary Prayer 30 minutes before Mass WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchippersDeMumcr. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m • Sunday School 10:30 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Res. Al Rowell. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mas* Sunday al 9:30 a.m. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No 269-318-0007. Church SectetaryTrcasurtr. Linda Cobb. Office boon, Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Mrwnfag 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; Sen Shine PrtadMoi (ages 3 ft 4); Tteaday. Thursday from 9-11J4 am. 12.-M-2J9 pm; Wednesday 6 p.m. - Pxmcen (meal served). Wednesday 6 p.m. - Jr. ft Sr High Youth (meal served). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Mtg. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIA INDEPENDENT Nursery Available at 10 a.m. xdvrat PoOncks with programs and services from 5:.’ 9:15 (Holy *ervKC. 10 p.m. Holy Communion and Holy Baptism Christmas serv­ ice Christmas Day - Sunday CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Morning Wravhrp 9:45 am.. Sunday School 11.00 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 a m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 61)0 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 p.m QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pasta Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9391 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Worship 11 a.m.; P.O Box 63. lUstugs, Ml 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd . Duwlmg. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpole Sunday morning worship service 9:45 am Nursery provid­ ed. Sunday evening “New Beginnings" starts at 5:15 with meal. 5 30 adult small group, youth group, kid* club, 6:30 praise service Covenant Prayer Group Wednesday* al noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men's group 2nd and 4<h Thursday* ai 7 p.m. Christ'* Quilters. Bible Study Thursday* 7:15. Char Thursday* at 5:45. Coming in January, exploring spiritual gifts Bible study. Church website: coun­ try chapelume.org. each month at this service). 11.00 a. tn. Holy Communion (each week), and Evening Prayer 600 p.m. (May-August). We have a weekly Wednesday 6G0 p.m. Even Prayer service and special Holy Days services as announced (please call the rectory for those times). The Rector of Ss. Andrew ft Matthias is Rt Rev David T. Huvtwick. The church phone num­ ber iv 269-795-2371' and She recto­ ry number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/ andrewmatlhias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and uoe the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville. MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Mooting Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Tune before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at iSr Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M­ 66 south of Assyria RdNashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise A Worship 10.30 am.. 600 p.m.; Wed. 6.30 pjn. Jesus Chib for boys & girl* ages 4-12 Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone it Someone Special." For information call 1-616­ 731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. FIRST B APTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawin. Hasting*. Paua Dan Currie; Pasta Osborn. Minister of Music; Ryan White. Youth A Family; Dave Wood Sr.. Adult Miniitrie*. 9:30 am. Sunday School (or all ages; 10:45 a.m . Morm.v< Worship; 600 p.m.. Evening Service; 700 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. A* ana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Saidy. Choir practice. Call Church Offkc iur information on MOPS. Praivc & MotKin/Children's Choir. I adic* Bible Studies Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheon*. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623­ 5400. Worship Service*: 8:30 and 11 am. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 am. Nuncry provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evening*. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coat* Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Summer School 9:30 am. and Worship 10:30 am. No summer Sunday School. Youth activities: call fa information. Inis information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescriptions” 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan . GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Plnvell Rd.. Hastings. Sunday School 9:45 am.; Church Service 10:45 am.; Evening Worship 6 p.m. Prayer meeting - Thun. 7 p.m. Men's breakfast. 1st Sat. of the month. WMF ladies. 1st Tues of the nxnth. G-r Motto “The Bible, the whole Bible, and noth­ ing but rhe Bible.' Pasta Rus Sarver. Pasta's phone 945-9224 PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Delton. MI 49046 * 269-671-4193. Pasta. Bernard Blair. Associate Pasta. Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 am.; Worship Service 11 am.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.: Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m. ST. TIMOTHY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 9800 East BC Avenue. Richland. Ml 49083. Phone 269-629-9436. Eucharistic service every Sunday, 9:30 am. “This is my body given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.' (Luke 22:19 N1V). Come share in the weekly Holy Communion - accepting Christ and being united with Him. sur­ rendering our live* io Him to that we may know Hi* will and walk in Hi* way*. We are located in a wooded setting, north of Ricadand on BC Avenue, between M-43 and Gull Lake Drive. All haired rhmiiwH are welcome to partici­ pate m the Holy Eucharist We believe that Christianity is a faith of inclusion, not exclusion. Therefore, you don't have to be an Episcopalian ■ just a believer. H ASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E. Stale Rd. (Corner ot Slate Rd and Bolt wood St acuom from Tom'* Market) Senia Pasta Daniel Graybill. Youth Pasta. Brian Teed. Pasta of Counseling A Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269 945-9121. Nursery provided fa all service*. Sundays: Worship services 8:45 and 11D0 a.m. Kids for Christ 11.-00 a.m. Worship Service only for 3 ft 4 yr. olds. A 5 yr-4th grade dismissed during announcement*. Sunday School for all ages IODO a.m. Adult elec­ tives for Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Iteftay, 10 a.m.: SC AMPS (Senior*) Wednesday Mid-Week, 6:30 p.m.: Artaks; Sing N' Share. Pasta's Class. Youth. 6ch-12th grades, and Faith Weaver Friends, 4 yrs. thru Sth grade Thursday: 9:30-11 a.m. Senia Adult Coffee Hour. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street. Hasting*. Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Thursday. Nov. 24 - IODO am. Moring Prayer. Saturday. Nov. 26 - IODO am. Catechism 4. Sunday. Nov. 27 - 8D0 A 10:45 am. Holy Communion; 9:30 am. Sunday School Tuesday. Nov. 29- IDO p.m. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. Nov 30 - IODO am. Wordwatchcis; 6D0 p.m. Advent Supper. 7DO p.m. Evening Prayer. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street. Hasting*. Ml 49T38. Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office boon are Monday-Thursday 9D0 a m.-Noon and IDO-3D0 p.m. Friday 9D0 am.-Nooa. Sunday morning worship hour*: 9:30 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshmenu. 11 DO Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school claues al 8:15. 9:30 and II am. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 pan., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hasting*. Mich. 4905a. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pasta. Sunday Services - 9.D0 am. Traditional Worship Services; 10D0 a.m. Coffee Hour. IO 10 am. Sunday School - Preschool through Adult. 11:20 am. Contemporary Worship Services; 6:30 p.m Middle High and Senia High Youth Group Meeting* Nursery care is provid­ ed fa both services, and during Sunday School! Visit us online at www.fpcofh.org and our wet log fa sermon* al http:// ha*lingspre*byterian.blog*pol. com/. Richard L. Kidder HASTINGS - Richard L. Kidder, age 68. of Hastings, died Saturday. November 19, 2005 at Thomapple Manor. Richard was bom June 13, 1937 in Vermontville, the son of Warren and Myrtle (Waners) Kidder. A veteran of the United States Navy. Richard served his country during the Korean Conflict from 1955 to 1959. Richard worked as a machinist at the EW Bliss Co. and retired in 1998 He w as a mem­ ber of the Hastings Grace Wesleyan Church. He loved riding his motorcycle and going fishing. He is survived by his daughters. Teri (Kidder) and Jerry Weeks of Hastings. Cheryl (Kidder) and Steve Cotant of Hastings; sons, Troy Kidder of Hastings, Tom and Carol Ann Kidder of Fruitport; sis­ ters. Joyce (Kidder) Morgan and Richard Southerland, Joan (Kidder) and Rev Richard Taggart. Naome Nichols; brother. W»;ren “Fred” Kidder; grandchildren, Isaac and Abby Weeks Bethany Weeks. Airman Andy and Amanda Cotant. Chelsea Cotant. Sarah Kidder. Jcsh Kidder. Rachel Kidder. Robbie and Rick Contreras. Tonya Clemens; great grandchildren. Aliiana. Hunter and Kyla. Memorials can be made to Hastings Grace Wesleyan Church Children’s Ministries. Memorial services were held Wednesday. November 23. 2005 al the Hastings Grace Wesleysn Church. Rev. Alvin Yates officiat­ ing. Burial with full ministry honors were at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. John “Jack” Adams NASHVILLE - John "Jack” Adams, age 63. of Nashville (formerly of Holt), passed away peacefully on Saturday. November 19. 2005 at his home in Maple Grove Township. Jack was bom in Grand Rapid?, on June 20.1942. the son of the late Lyle and Eleanor (Sumner) Adams. He was raised in the Portland area and attended area schools there. Jack was the owner of Adams Heating and Cooling in Holl for over 37 years. He w’as the husband of Ruth (Hulberg) Adams. The couple wras married in October 1964. in Gra’-xl Ledge. They made their home together in the Holt area while Jack operated Adams Heating and Cooling. Jack loved the outdoors and animals, in 1994 the couple moved to the Nashville area so Jack could enjoy its country environment. Every night Jack would sit on his porch and talk to the deer as they came to his back yard for their evening feeding. Jack also enjoyed feeding ’Tommy” the turtle hotdogs as he mowed around his pond. Jack was nn avid woodworker, and enjoyed collecting guns, and coins. Along with his beloved wife. Ruth, the couple loved to trav­ el together. Over the years they have visited such destinations as Spain. The Bahamas. Austria, Ireland, and several other locations all over the world. Jack was a true example of a self made man. He was the founder and operator of Adams Heating and Cooling, which he actively ran for 37 years. Jack’s commitment to his business could be seen throughout the Lansing and surrounding areas. The sense of humor which Jack carried with him through­ out his day to day life will never be forgotten. Jack is survived by his beloved wife. Ruth; his daughter. Jackie (Richard) Beshorc; his son. John Adams; brothers. James (Sharon) Adams. Eugene Herrington; and six grand­ children. He was preceded in death by his brother. Michael, and his sister. Joan. Funeral services were held at The Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville on Wednesday. November 23. 2005. In lieu of flowers . memorial contributions may be made to the Barry-Eaion Hospice Team or The American Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home. Nashville. DELTON - Patricia H. (Seaver) Gast, afce 49. of Delton, passed away Tuesday. November 15.2005. in Kalamazoo. Patricia was born July 16. 1956. in Battle Creek, the daughter of Earl J. "Stub” and Dorothy "Dot" (Mumford) Seaver. A 1974 graduate of Battle Creek Lakeview High School, she .vas a loyal employee of Delton Kellogg Schools where she worked in the media center and also Advertising Audit Services, Inc. in Bloomfield Hills for many years. A longtime member of Lakeview Baptist Church. Patricia also attended Thomapple Valley Church in Hastings and was a life member of the VFW Post 422 Women’s aux­ iliary in Delton. She was an avid reader, loved crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, and gardening.but her biggest love was spending time with her family. She is survived by her sons. Christopher Gast of Ann Arbor and Zachary Johnson of Delton; her mother. "Dot” Seaver of Delton; brothers, Earl “Gip” (Pam) Seaver of DeKalb. IL. Larry (Barb) Seaver of Kalamazoo, Tom (Susan) Seaver of Mattawan and Scott Seaver of Delton; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father. The family will receive friends. Sunday. November 27, from 5-8 p.m. at the WiGiamsGores Funeral Home, Delton where ? memo­ rial service will be conducted Monday. November 28. 2005. 1 p.m. Private inurn­ ment in lieu of flowers, memorial contribu­ tions to the family in memory of Pitnc’a Gast, c/o VFW Post 422 Women’s Auxiliary. P.O. Box 305. Delton. MI 49046 will be appreciated. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. FERRIS, continued from page 1---------Phillip Dillingham, a close friend, said that he had known Ferris for many years. "We became close when we worked together restoring his antique tractors.” Dihinigham said. “He was certainly an extremely fine gentleman.” Dillingham said that both men enjoyed working on the tractors. “We made an unbeatable team.” Dillingham said that Ferris had made arrangements to leave his tractors to Charieton Park. “1 think that will happen now.” he said. Barry County Commissioner Sandra James echoed Dillingham's sentiments, saying of Ferris. "He was always a wonderful gentle­ man.” She noted she and her family in years gone by used to spend time on Christmas Eve at his home. Ferris was bom June 7. 1916. in Rutland Township on the Ferris Centennial Farm, where he lived all his life. He attended Chidester School and graduated from Hastings High school in 1935. He then attended the winter term in a farm short course at Michigan State University. He married Kathryn Clouse in 1942. She preceded him in death in 1990. He was also preceded in death by his parents. Frank and Lizzie (Lenze) Ferris. He is survived by a daughter. Beverly (Thomas) Hain of Hudsonville, and a son. Keith (Pamela) Ferris of Hastings. He is also survived by three grandchildren. Elizabeth (Brian) Morehouse of Zeeland; Nicholas (Beverly) Ferris of Pearland. Texas; and Lindsey Ferris of Spangdahlem, Germany. He is survived by two great grandaughters. Megan and Emma Morehouse of Zeeland; a brother. Dwight (Genevieve) Ferris of Holland, and sister. Bernardine Eckert of Freeport. Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday. Nov. 26 at Hastings First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. C. Jeffrey Garrison and Pastor Exmitus Willard H. Curtis officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemterery in Hastings. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Nov. 25. at the Wren Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Frist Presbyterian Church or the Pennock Hospital Foundation. HASTINGS - (Sgt) Robert P. Abendroth. age 63. of Hastings, died Sunday. November 20. 2005 at his residence. Mr. Abendroth was bom on September 1. 1942 in Battle Creek, the son of Robert and Nyla (Pierce) Abendroth. He was raised in Barry County and attend­ ed the Fisher School and Nashville schools, graduating in 1960 from Hastings High School. He served in the U.S. Marines from July 13. 1960 until his honorable discharge July 10, 1964. He was married to Catherine A. (Ryan) Morgan on July 25.2005. Bob owned and operated his own construc­ tion company for several years, then joined the Barry County Sheriff’s Dept, where he served 22 years, retiring in 2004. He was a member of Hastings Elks Lodge, Hastings Moose Lodge, the American Legion. Masonic Lodge, Sheriff's Posse, enjoyed playing cards, hunting, golfing, hanging out with family and friends, and a daily morning wake-up call from his sister. Judy. Bob is survived by his wife, Cathy; son. Jason Abendroth of Atlanta. GA: daughter. Kristina Merrill of Louisville. KY; mother, Nyla (Norman £.) Stanton of Dowling: sister. Judy (Cliff) Converse of Hastings, granddiildren. Lanejmd Landon; step-daughter. Tonya ( Vince) VanderGeld of Duiton; Map-son. William (Alison) Morgan of Hastings; three step grandchildren; special cousin. Pete Pierce of Hastings; nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his father. Robert and nephew. EErik Cronk. Visitation will be Wednesday. November 23. 2005 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Services will be held 11 a.m. Friday. Novetnber 25. 2005 at Wren Funeral Home wiA Pastor Steve Olmstead officiating. Buriai will he at the Union Cemetery with military iionors. Caskctbearcrs will be Cliff Converse. Tom Hildreth, William Morgan. Randy Cronk. Jim Cronk and Pete Pierce. Memorial contribution may be made to Elks Lodge Kids Christmas and Pun.pkin Patch Funds. Arrangements arc being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wr-n funeral-bome.com). Martha (Jean) Allen MIDDLEVILLE - Martha (Jean) Allen, age 82. of Middleville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday. November 16, 2005. after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband. Lawrence (Larry); her brother. Otto and her sister, Peggy. She is survived by her brother. John (Freda) Morgan of Hastings; sisters. Maxine Eaton of Hastings and Marjorie Haight of Tennessee, children. David (Pal) Allen of Grandville. Lois (Gary) VanDuine of Yankee Springs. Ron (Sharon) Allen of Caledonia. Kathy (Doug) Schutz of Wisconsin. Bryan (Pat) Allen of Alto; 12 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews Jean was a member of the Yankee Springs Bible Church for many years. She and her husband Lawrence fulfilled a drcam to build a campground called Parkside Park at Gun Lake. They spent many winters in Florida and made many wonderful friends. Funeral services were held on Saturday. November 19 at the Yankee Springs Bible Church. Pastor Merritt Johnson officiating. Interment was at Yankee Springs Cemetery. Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy are asked to consider. Heartland Hospice. Yankee Springs Bible Church or Bany County Commission on Aging. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 24. 2005 - Page 7 HASTINGS - Howard James Ferris, age 89. of Hastings died Saturday. November 19. 2005 at his residence. Howard was bom June 7. 1916 in Rutland Township on the Ferris Centennial farm (set­ tled in 1872) where he lived all of his life. He attended Chidester School and graduated from Hastings High School in 1935. He then attended the winter term in a farm short course at Michigan State University. He mar­ ried Kathryn Clouse in 1942. He was a dairy, beef and crop farmer most of his life. Howard was a long time 4-H member, leader and sup­ porter. He was also a Farm Bureau member. Howard served many years in public office. He was a Rutland Township Justice of the Peace and Supervisor. During the 1950’s, Mr. Ferris was a member of the Barry County Board of Superv isors and served one term as its chairman. During that time he was instru­ mental in replacing the Barry County Farm and Home with the modern County Medics’ Care Facility (now Thomapple Manor). He was the last living member of the Barry County Board of Supervisors that served at that time. He spent 23 years as Barry County Register of Deeds and was a member of the Michigan State Register of Deeds Association serving as chairman in 1979-80. Howard was active in the county Republican Party and served as its chairman for six years. He was active in the Republican 3rd District Congressional Committee and served as a delegate to numerous State Conventions and as a delegate to the National Convention held in Miami. Florida. Mr. Ferris was a member of the First Presbyterian Church most of his life. He was a member of Hastings Kiwanis Club since 1962 and the Barry County Historical Society, having helped with many of their projects. Howard served 25 years as the chairman of the Community Building which was built on the old Barry County Fairgrounds. He was also a member of the Barry County Steam Gas and Antique Machinery Association H</ward was very proud of his three restored tractor, which were used on the farm over the years he fanned. He was preceded in death by his wife. Kathryn (Clouse) Ferris in 1990 and his par­ ents. Frank and Lizzie (Lenz) Ferris. He is survived by a daughter. Beverly (Thomas) Hain of Hudsonville and a son. Keith (Pamela) Ferris of Hastings. He is also survived by three grandchildren. Elizabeth (Brian) Morehouse of Zeeland, Nicholas (Beverly) Ferris of Pearland, Texas and Lindsey Ferris of Spangdahlem. Germany and two great granddaughters, Megan and Emma Morehouse of Zeeland; brother. Dwight (Genevieve) Ferris of Holland; sister. Bemadine Eckert of Freeport. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 26. 2005 at Hastings First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. C. Jeffrey Garrison and Pastor Emeritus Willard H. Curtis officiating. Burial at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Visitation Friday. November 25,2005 from 2-4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wren Funeral Home. Memorial contribution to First Presbyterian Church or Pennock Hospital Foundation. NASHVILLE - Robert A. Wood, Sr., age 67. of Nashville passed away Sunday. November 20. 2005 peacefully at his home. Robert was bom in Freeport on May 28. 1938. the son of the late Lawerence and Viola A. (Wickham) Wood. He attended schools in both the Wayland and Hastings area schools. He was the husband of Mary (Hummel) Wood. On November 7. 1958 the couple was married at their families home in NashviPe. The couple made their home in the Nashvn, area where they raised their family together. Robert was employed as an Engine Quality Inspector al Oldsmobile for 28 years. He offi­ cially retired in March of 1993. Robert had a passion for operating Ham Radios; for over 45 years other operators would recognize Robert as “K8OFE” which was his handle. Using his radio operating skills Robert would participate in weather watching for several area television stations. Over the years he has spoken with other Ham radio operators as far away as Point Burn Alaska, which is the most Northern point of Alaska. Robert was a member of tiie Nashville Fire Department for over 23 years. He enjoyed being outdoors hunting, searching for mush­ rooms in the spring and watching the birds and deer. He was an avid fan of the Maple Valley football team; and especially loved to watch is his grandchildren play on those teams. Robert was also known for his sup­ port of the Detroit Lions and Detroit Tigers. He was an active member of the Barry and Eaton Counties Amature Radio Operators Clubs; if you had a Ham radio in this area you knew Robert. He was also a member of the UAW Local 652. Robert is survived by his beloved wife Mary; his daughter. Robin Glass; his sons. Kenneth (Debbi) Wood, and Robert Jr. (Cheryl) Wood. Also surviving is his sister, Alice (Mauri) Hammond; brothers. Donald (Joanne) Welch, Lawerence Jr. (Helen) Wood, James (Carol) Wood; 14 grandchil­ dren. and two great grandchildren. He was proceeded in death by his son Wesley Wood. The family will receive visitors on Friday from 2-4pm. and again from 6-8pm. Funeral service will be held at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville, at Ham on Saturday, November 26. Interment will immediately follow the funeral service at Lakeview Cemetery Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville Fire Department. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, in Nashville. Carpenter-Linker Brad and Kathy Carpenter of Hastings and John and Kathy Linker of Flushing announce the engagement of their children, Nicole Carpenter and John Linker Jr. Nicole is a graduate of Lakewood High School and Cornerstone University and is employed at WZZM 13 News in Grand Rapid. John is a graduate of Flushing High School and Albion College with a masters degree from Michigan State University. He is employed at Kelioggsville High School in Grand Rapids. An April 1. 2006 wedding is being planned. . r ' *~- •>^07' Larry and Norma (Hedy) Cook will be cel­ ebrating their 25th wedding anniversary on November 29, 2005. A family dinner and a weekend getaway are planned in celebration The couple resides in Woodland. Mich, and have two children. Carrie and Travis. If you sec them, remember to wish them your best* Broadhursts to celebrate golden wedding anniversary George and Donna Broadhurst will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner on Novembet 26, 2005. The Broadhursts were married on November 26. 1955 in Otsego at tl»e Church of God. Their family. George. Ruth. Barry, 35 TorodeJUn come. V HEALTH, continued from page 1 1984. Schnackenberg earned a graduate degree in management at Central Michigan University. Schnackenberg said the two most important developments he’s seen in his 33 years in the business are the impact of the electronic rev­ olution and decline of public funding. “Automation has had a significant impact on the compilation of and access to data, which affects the way we go about our jobs.” he said. “The decline in funding of public health has had an impact in the range of our services.” He acknowledged the budget challenges the state has experienced had an impact on the Barry-Eaton Health District He said the greatest challenges ahead for public or district health departments will be “workforce development.” or "assuring the ability to attract competent employees." He said there now are many more opportu­ nities for the health department “to tell our stories and better foster understanding." Schnackenberg noted the Barry-Eaton District Health Department is reponsibile for environmental risk assessment, such as water quality management and monitoring; public health nursing, including parenting and $65,614 raised. Kristen Endres and Don Marsh teamed up to complete the campaign at Flexfab. Their campaign also was above last year. Pennock Hospital completed its campaign last Friday with a "Ja’Make A Difference" talent show that included a limbo contest. Jamaican band, lunch and a whole bunch of pirates, even Captain Bravo attended. "It was a new approach resulting in a suc­ cessful campaign at Pennock.” said Pennock Chief Executive Officer Hany Doele. “We wanted everyone to have fun while being a good corporate leader in our community.” Completed pledge forms have new mean­ ing this year also as they provide entry into the drawing for a grand prize trip of a fourday Jamaican vacation for two. Second place is a set of luggage and third prize is an overnight stay at in a suite at Bay Pointe on Gun Lake. The drawing will be held Jan. 19 at the County Commission on Aging build­ ing where United Way’s Victory Celebration will take place. "Many business have also participated by donating a portion of their proceeds to the campaign." Groos said. McDonalds of Hastings started it off by giving fifty cents tor every nungo raspberry shake purchased in September during the "Ja’Make a Mango Lori Torode and Mike Lumbert, also the late James Torode of Hasrngs are pleased to announce the engagcme.it of their daughter. Heather Danielle Torode to Bryan Jay Main, son of Carla and Garry McKelvey of Hastings. The couple is planning a fall wedding. “We enjoy the Hastings-Barry County area. We’ve had a lot of won­ derful memories of people, places and events." — James Schnackenberg young family programs such as Women. Infants and Children (WIC); a primary health clinic for the underinsured and substance abuse treatment. As director of all the health department operations, Schnackenberg oversaw a staff of 92, including 84 employees and eight con­ tract staff members. United Way at 50.3% of ’05 goal During this holiday season Barry County United Way officials are thankful to the many donors that continue to fund the pro­ grams “that make our community a great place to live." As the annual campaign con­ tinues. so does the outpouring of support. To date. United Way has reached 50.3% of its goal, according to United Way Executive Director Lani Forbes. "The results from the campaign so far show that while Barry County cares about and supported our national tragedies, they also care about what goes on right here in our community," said Campaign Chairperson Dick Groos. Three of the largest campaigns are com­ pleted and have come in above last year: Hastings Mutual Insurance. Flexfab and Pennock Hospital. The employee campaign team at Hastings Mutual turned their workplace into a tropical paradise for two weeks while they competed for the honor of being on the winning team. Their entire staff was divided into three teams, points were given for best poster, winning the Euchre tournament, turning in pledge cards and penny wars just to name a few. Their results were outstanding with 85% participation and the largest employee campaign ever in Barry County with Cooks to celebrate silver wedding anniversary Difference’ campaign. In October Razor’s Edge donated $2 from every tanning pack­ age to the campaign. Tires 2000 donated a portion of their proceeds for oil changes, tire purchases and brake replacements; and Bill Seif Chevrolet Buick donated $2 for every oil change. This month. Classic Chrysler is donating $100 for every vehicle sold. Hastings Big Boy will welcome the United Way on Thursday. Dec. I from 5 to 9 p.m. with the second Celebrity Server’s Night of the campaign. Area celebrities will be on hand to serve you dinner in a Jamaican-themed atmosphere. Owner Lee Campbell said everyone who wears a tropi­ cal shirt will get a free piece of coconut cream pie. Ten percent of the days proceeds and all tips from 5 to 9 p.m. support the cam­ paign. Rumor has is that the French Maitre’D will be on hand to scat you. "While we have a great time, there is a seriousness to the campaign that needs your support. For 70 years organizations have relied on United Way dollars to provide needed and valued service to our communi­ ty. Please consider how the United Way has impacted your life and fill out a pledge form.” Groos said. Tuesday Mixed Hastings City Bank 28-20; J-Ad Graphics 28-20; Consumers Concrete 24-24; Walker Fluke Sheldon 24-24; TVCCU 23-25; Yankee Zephyr 22.5-25.5; Hastings Bowl 22-26; Woodland Machine 18.5-29.5. Men’s High Games & Series - T. Graham 178; L. Porter 209-380; Steve Hause 205­ 535; R. Corey 201; D. Blakely 221. Women’s High Games & Series - M. Westbrook 213; B. Wilkins 254-628. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... 945-9554 Maine*-Krebs John and D'ane Haines and Leon and Deb Krebs are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of Michelle Marie Haines to Ricky Lee Krebs. Michelle is employed by Gilmore Jewelers and Ricky is en^loycd Dy Quality Aluminum Products. Marriage Licenses Ryan Ti Simmet, Dowling and JamieLee Joe Lancaster. Dowling. Kenny Lee Humphry Jr., Shelbyville and Brandy Lynn Merwin. Shelbyville. zXaron Christian Huissen. Hastings and Sarah-Anne Louise Mapes. Hastings. Elton William-Alvin Koan, Woodland and Sharyl Ruth Small. Woodard. Kirk Patrick Parker. Traverse City and Meredith Lynn Rozema. Hastings. Dan Harvey Anson, Delton and Sally Markham, Delton. Robert Arthur Keene. Delton and Jcannh Renee Hibbert, Delton. Quentin Phillip Jermaine Grimes. Grand Rapids and Alesia Marie VanEngcn. Hastings. �Pago 8 - Thursday. November 24. 2005 - The Hastings Banner ^Annie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchelll and Marcy Sugar Happy Thanksgiving as you go over the river to Grandmother's house. The Thanksgiving service, sponsored by the luikcwood Ministerial Association, was slated to be held on Wednesday evening at First Congregational Church. Five pastors were slated for short messages. Christmas Round the Town is the big event of this weekend. Others may head to the city stores and join the crowds, but it is far more fun to make the rounds in Lake Odessa. Woodland and Clarksville to visit the craft stops. Because of the community event, the usual last Saturday open house at the depot and freight house is being greatly expanded. The genealogy library will be open for visitors and searchers. The open hours arc 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The Reminder this week carried an obitu­ ary for Chester Lyons of DeWitt. He was bom al Lake Odessa to William and Jennie Lyons, graduated in 1939 fromLake Odessa High School. Richard Heaven of Clarksville had hip sur­ gery last week. He is now at Laurels of Kent at Lowell. He welcomes visitors and mail. He spends hours each day in therapy, so check before driving over to see him. The book reprinting project of the 1891 history of Ionia County has been dropped since there were not enough orders to warrant the cost of reprinting. There are rare copies at most libraries in the county. This was yet another project of the Ionia County Geealogy Society. Good try! The board of directors of the local histori­ cal society met at the freight house Monday night. What a surprise that greeted them in the kitchen! New cupboards and counter tops were in place, along with a four-burner range Some work remains to be done, but with James Stowell handling the installation, it will be done properly. After Jan. 1. 2006. the hours will be expanded. One Sunday after­ noon each month plus a Wednesday afternoon there will be hosts on hand for visitors. More events arc planned for the coming year. Do you wonder what has happened to New Orleans people who left in time before Hurricane Katrina? One such family has been in Kalamazoo ever since, but is returning home this week. Their house was barely dam­ aged. but they had no utilities. Those public services have gradually been replaced. Tne the most recent event was reopening of their school so the children will be back in their own classrooms next week after more than two months of school in Kalamazoo. This family was one of the lucky ones with a wel­ come spot in Michigan and the means to get here. The father meantime was in California with his Navy unit until being ser.t back to New Orleans to heip with cleanup. He has been able to be in their own bouse. Funeral services were held Thursday. Nov. 17. for Mrs. Mariam VanNoord of Grandville who died on Nov. 13. One of her surviving four children is Blaine (Mrs. David; Schippers of Jackson Road, an aide at West Elementary. Fellowship Hall was a beehive of activity on Saturday w hen youth members and parents had a real work session to make 150 apple pies, which had been ordered. Money raised is intended to provide some of the funds for a 2006 work camp in Minnesota. The crusts were made on the premises and the apples were peeled. The pies were ready for the freezer or the oven. Some had top crusts and oders had Dutch crumb lopping. Some were made sugar free. On Sunday. Nov. 27. Student Day will be observed at the Central United methodist Church, with college students taking part. The sermon will be brought by Chris Clark, a Health Line by Scott B. Brasseur, M.D. 1005 West Green Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Telephone: 269-945 24 19 Interna! MciHvine THANKSGIVING DAY NAPS Why does it seem that you need to take a nap after Thanksgiving dinner? Is it really the turkey like everyone says? Who hasn't felt the urge to take a nice long nap after a big Thanksgiving Day Turkey dinner? Many of us have also heard that the reason for this is something in the turkey called tryptophan. But that is probably not the whole reason. Tryptophan is one type of an "amino add" that are building blocks fcr proteins in the body. Tryptophan gets absorbed through the stomach and is used to help make a chemical called serotonin in the brain, which has a calming effect and regulates sleep. However, in order to make you drowsy, tryptophan needs to be taken on an empty stomach without any other protein present. Turkey contains lots of other kinds of protein and there is usually plenty of other food on the table to fill up your stomach. Other factors play into your desire for a good long nap. Carbohydrates are found in starchy and sugar-containing foods such as bread, yams, potatoes and pumpkin pie. These stimulate the release of insulin which drops your blood sugar Fats are found in the gravy, butter and deserts and take a lot of energy to digest. Overeating causes increased blood flow to your stomach and away from other organ systems including the nervous system. The result is a sense of drowsiness especially after a meal high in fats and carbohydrates. Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant. If this is part of your holiday cheer, it also adds to the nap-factor. Finally, although holidays may be stressful, the most relaxing part of the day will likely be the meal. Thanksgiving dinner gives you an opportunity to sit back, eat. relax...and take a nap. So instead of turkey being totally to blame, most nutrition experts believe that it is a combination of the type of foods, amount of food, and the relaxing atmosphere that contribute to your snooze on the couch. Or it could be just to get out of doing the dishes! HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Scott Brasseur, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician for medical advice before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. 2002 graduate of Lakewood High School, now a student at the University of Michigan. The bell choir will perform. Last Sunday Kathy Good was the fluatist who accocmpanied the chancel choir. Robert P. Abendroth Sheriffs dept. 22-year veteran Abendroth dies Robert P. Abendroth. a former Barry County Sheriff's deputy, died Sunday. Abendroth, 63. was a 1960 graduate of Hastings High school and served in the U.S. Marine Corps from I960 until 1964. He owned and operated his own construc­ tion • compary before joining the Barry ;County SUerdt ^(Department. where fee served honorably lot 22 years. Barry County' Commissioner Donald Nevins, also retired from the sheriff’s depart­ ment. said. “Ne was a good friend of mine. I worked with him for 20 years and I knew him for 35 years.” Sheriff Dar Leaf jaid. “He was the first officer I rode with when I first put on a deputy's uniform.” Abendroth was a member of the Hastings Elks Lodge. Hastings Moose Lodge, the American Legion, the Masonic Lodge and the Sheriff’s Posse. Abendroth was bom in Battle Creek on Sept. 1, 1942, the son of Robert and Nyla (Pierce) Abendroth. He is survived by his wife. Cathy; a son. Jason Abendroth of Atlanta. Ga.; a daughter. Kristina Merrill, of Louisville, Ky.; his moth­ er. Nyla (Norman E.) Stanton of Dowling; a sister. Judy (Cliff) Converse of Hastings; two grandchildren. Lane and 1-andon; A step­ daughter. Tonya (Vince) VanderGeld of Dutton; a step-son. William (Alison) Morgan of Hastings, and three step grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews and a cousin. Pete Pierce of Hastings. Visitation was held Wednesday at the Wren Funeral Home and funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday with Pastor Steve Olmstead officiating. For everything from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 Bethankful Dear Readers: Today is Thanksgiving, sad wc hope you arc surrounded by friends and family, enjoying a meal made with love and care. Here is a Thanksgiving piece we like, author unknown: Things To Be Thankful For Be thankful for the clothes that fit a little too snug, because it means you have enough to eat. Be thankfulfor the mess you clean up after a parry, because it means you have been sur­ rounded by friends. Be thankful for the taxes you pay. because it means that you're employed. Be thankful that your lawn needs mowing and your windows need fixing, because it means you have a home. Be thankfulfor your heating bill, because it means you •at warm. Be thankful for the laundry, because it means you have clothes to wear. Be thankful for the space you find at thefar end of the parking lot, because it means you can walk. Be thankful for the lady who sings off-key behind you in church, because it means you can hear. Be thankful people complain about the government, because it means we have free­ dom of speech. Be thankful for the alarm that goes off in the early morning hours, because it means you're alive. Boorish boys Dear Annie: I don't think I can take one more holiday with my in-laws. I’ve endured 25 years of family meals served up along with bigoted jokes, and the men can't go 10 min­ utes without talking about women in a dirty way. One year, my husband’s brother-in-law asked me if 1 was wearing underwear, and if so. couki 1 show it to him. His wife's r.-^o^e was, "Oh. now." The men are consta lily mak­ ing these kinds of remarks, while the.- females just sit there and giggle. In the past, it used to make me ang’y. but I now believe they are too stupid to get a ctae. My husband is the ./Idcst child in the family, and he never speaks so disrespectfully, bu.* he expects me to visit every year and endure their hateful comments. I have had to bite my longue to keep the peace, because if we don't show up. or if we say anything about their remarks, the family members throw a fit. How can I convince my husband that if 1 hear one more racist oi rude word, I am going to scream? I wish the men could understand how idiotic they sound and how weak the women are for tolerating it. What can I do? - Lilly Dear Lilly: When one of them makes a racist or sexist comment, go ahead and tell them that you find such remarks inappropri­ ate. Don't raise your voice, but lodge a protest each time it happens. They will initially mock you. but you can take it And if the family members throw a fit. so what? The men need to hear that they are offensive, and the women need someone to take a stand. We nominate you. Wonderful wife Dear Annie: My problem is my wife of nearly 50 years. "Alice" is the sweetest, most loving, caring person one would ever want to know. She started a program at church to fix meals for those who don't have time to make supper after work. She volunteers her lime to plan. shop, prepare and serve approximately 100 meals every Wednesday evening. With all that, she still treats me like a king on my throne. I have a few medica* problems that keep me from doing much more than sil­ ting. and medicine costs lake up most of our financial reserves. So. tell me. Annie, what can 1 do to show my appreciation for her? — Frank Dear Frank: You sound like a sweetheart, and Alice is a saint. Write your wife a letter telling her how much you love her. how much you admire all she's done for the community and how much you respect and appreciate her. If it comes from your heart, she will cherish it forever. Readers, any other suggestions? House is for hero Dear Annie: Two years ago. my husband's brother. "Paul." told us it would be a good idea to buy their parents a house. I'm not sure why. Although the family home was not in great condition, the mortgage was paid and the place suited my in-laws' needs. Nonetheless, my husband agreed to pay $350 a month toward this massive expendi­ ture and said an attorney should draw up the paperwork, so both Paul and my husband were protected if anything went wrong. A couple of months went by and suddenly. Paul had a house picked out. an offer was made, and he was asking my husband to sign the contract. The cost of die house was near­ ly double what my husband had agreed to. When we asked about talking to an attorney. Paul absolutely refused. When my husband insisted on seeking legal counsel. Paul sent him a nasty e-mail, saying their parents deserved this house. He decided to buy the place by himself and has­ n't spoken to my husband since. He won't even come to any family gatherings if we are there. We have three small children. My husband just finished paying off his student loans. We are trying to save for our retirement and our children’s educations. Where does it say that we owe his parents a new house? - Confused in Illinois Dear Confused: You don't owe your in­ laws a new home, especially if they already have one and you cannot afford to contribute much. Paul obviously wanted to be the hero, which is fine, but he made sure your husband could not participate. He is avoiding you because he feels guilty. . Let your husband decide if he is willing to make any effort to reconcile with his brother. The rest is up to Paul. We recommend you stay out of the middle. Tis better to give Dear Annie: You have printed lepep w the pest about how to leach children about giving at Christmas time. Here's what I did: Instead of going downtown to sec Santa, we went shopping for toys to donate, then volunteered al our local Forgotten Children's Fund. This is an organization in the Seattle area that raises money to buy toys and cloth­ ing for families who would otherwise not huve Christmas gifts. Volunteers are assigned a family knowing only their ages and cloth­ ing size. We then shop and w rap gifts for that entire fenSly I was truly amazed to sec my son and his friend get so involved. Th* next year, his friend brought his family and more friends. Then they brought more people. It wa.s won­ derful and really taught my son a valuable lesson about giving and realizing hoe- fortu­ nate he really is. - Santa's Helper in Seattle Dear Seattle: There arc many such organi­ zations around the country helping the poor during the holiday season, regardless of reli­ gious affiliation. They often are sponsored by Catholic Charities, the Salvation Army and local newspapers. Folks, if you can afford to buy gifts or simply have the time to volunteer, please do so. Outlaw pride Dear Annie: Here’s another perspective on the letter from "Heartbroken.’ whose mother­ in-law called her an "outlaw." My many cousins and I have been through several relocations and life changes which made us very close and rather insular. At one of our annual reunions, my husband gave all the spouses black caps with "Outlaw" embroidered in white. It was a hit. and the Outlaws now have their own get-togethers. Two years ago. our dearest Outlaw. Penny, died after a valiant struggle against cancer and was cremated with her well-worn Outlaw cap. - Napa, Calif. Dear Napa: Your family sounds warm and loving, and Penny obviously wore that Outlaw cap w'ith pride. We can tell you miss her very much Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailboxiucomcast.net. or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190. Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at H-wwzrrators.com. COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 24, 2005 - Page 9 Financial FOCUS (From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Mayo School District #2 FR Maple Grove Township, Barry County By Joyce Weinbrecht The annual Mayo School reunion was held July 9, with 140 guests present. A carry-in dinner was followed by a business meeting conducted by the president. Mrs. Josephine Mapes. Five of the older scholars were honored with a bow corsage. Nettie Hoffman Jones, of Battle Creek. Hazel Olmstead of Howard City, Edna. Mayor Herrick of Detroit. Ira Hoffman of Battle Creek and Lee Mapes, who resides in the school district. Mrs. June Potter was elected president, and Mrs. Leah Berkimer was re-elected secretarytreasurer. The remainder of the afternoon was spent visiting and recalling former days. Thus ended the 1967 Mayo School reunion, but the event also marked the close of more than 100 years of close association of the res­ idents of the Mayo school district, for on Monday. July 10. the voters of the district approved consolidation with the Maple Valley district. True, another reunion is scheduled for the second Sunday in July, 1968, but things will not be the same - ever, for the closing of the Mayo School not only marks the end of another rural school, but more important, it makes the closing of the last little rural school in Barry County. There are 33 voters in the Mayo district, and Monday most of them voted on the three separate proposals. Proposal No. 1 was the annexation to the Maple Valley District This passed 28 to 1. Proposal No. 2 concerned the limitation on the total amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in the Mayo dis­ trict This asks for an increase of five mills on the assessed valuation as equalized on all property for the year 1967 for the purpose of providing additional funds for operating expenses. Such increase is presently in effect in the Maple Valley District. This proposal passed 29 to 0. The third proposal concerned the Mayo dis­ trict’s assuming is pro-rata share of the 1963 unlimited tax bonded indebtedness of the Maple Valley School District. This proposal passed 25 to 2. For many years the little school districts and rural churches have been the nucleus of rural communities, but the past 25 or more years the picture has been charging. The Mayo school board, as others have done, decided that educational interests of the dis­ trict could best be served by annexing to the Maple Valley district. The history of the Mayo School dates back to the fall of 1844, when Charles G. Baker and Daniel J. Talbot built the first school­ house in District No. 2 on Section 2 in Assyria Township. This was across the road from the present Mayo School. The first school was known as the Baker School. In that school O.B. Sheldon of Castleton taught the first school and Jane Farnsworth the second. In 1844, Assyria received a settler named Rodgers who straight-way on his arrival, introduced himself as a Methodist Episcopal preacher, and in the Baker schoolhouse con­ ducted public worship every Sunday for some time. The first school records were dated 1865. when Cynthia Jane Foster was the teacher. The 13th of November, first term started and ran 17 weeks, and the teacher received $85, or $1 a day. The next year. 1866, they had a spring tern of 13 weeks with Anna Marie Mulvaney as teacher, with P.M. Harwood, director. John Mayo was the moderator and C.G. Baker assessor. This teacher received $39 for her 13 weeks. The same fall. Susan M. Brooks taught 13 weeks for $65. The next year they did not have a Spring term, in and in fall of 1867 Jacob Hoffman, director, hired Sophia Dittimer. There were 19 o.i the school list, among whom were Harry Mayo. 8; Charles Hoffman. 9. and William Coates, 17. The school officers’ terms were only for one year and a new board was elected each year. Nettie Briggs taught in 1868 for $ 1 per day for 13 weeks. Josephine A. Hoffman taught the spring term of 1869, a 12 weeks school starting May 1. Nov. 8, 1869, Ruth A. Hyde was hired as teacher with John Wilkinson, director. Kattie Matteson taught the spring term of 1870. In the fall of 1870, Arvilla Sackett was teacher. Lucian B. Potter, director. In the notes of the annual school meeting, the motion was made and carried, that the schoolhouse be repaired with new skills, siding, roof, floor, sash paint and plaster and the job of repairing went to Charles Baker for $215. A special meeting was called for this same fall for the purpose of changing the schoolhouse site. The motion lost. Order drawn for repairing schoolhouse. $215. Evidently, everything did not run ’moothly and at the annual meeting in September. 1871, the director resigned and a meeting called the next week. Eldridge Potter was elected director to fill the vacancy and Anderson McKimey was elected moderator, with John Mayo as assessor. Anne Yourex taught this spring term, and Alice Slade in the fall, and again the next spring. At the annual meeting also, it was voted to raise $1.75 for the rent of the ground occu­ pied by the schoolhouse. Nell Galusha was the teacher in 1872. Pupils this year were Adeline, Charles, Leslie. Vina, Elmer Hoffman, Harry and Robbie Mayo, Mary, Henry and James Elston, Anna and Jennie McArdil, May Potter, Eddie Quick. Warren, Ella, Rodney and John Taylor, Cora and Tommy Wilkinson, Jennie Rinehart. Fred Quick, Grace Potter, John Talbert, Mary. Albert and James Coats and Rosalie Hyde In the place reserved for remarks by the director, it was observed that one of these earlier teachers failed to fulfill her part of the contract, her agreement not to dance during the school term. They finally compromised and she gave general satisfaction. Anna Yourex taught both the spring and fall terms of 1873 with Sarah Mulvaney teaching in spring of 1874. Willie Potter’s name first appeared on the census at the age of 5. Julia Madison taught 16 weeks in the fall of 1874 for the sum of $210. Ann Mulvany taught the spring of 1875 and Sarah Mulvany the fall of 1875. First year Fred's Mayo name appeared on the census list. Anna B. Brooks taught the spring of 1876 and Hattie A. McCarthy the fall term, and the spring term of 1877 with W.S. Hecox director, John Mayo, moderator, and Joseph Warburton, assessor. Mary Geer finished Hattie McCarthy’s spring term of 1877, and Anna Cooper taught the fall term of 1877. Mary McCarthy taught in 1878 for $3 per week and her board. In the report of the annual meeting the motion was made that they build a new school­ house. This motion lost Herbert A. Powers was the teacher in 1878 and Eunice E. Powers taught the spring of 1879. Herbert Powers taught the fall of 1879, and Agnes Powers the spring of 1880. Wilson Bouser was the teacher the fall of 1880. At the annual meeting the motion was made and carried, that they pur­ chase of Mrs. John Mayo and her heirs a site for a new schoolhouse for the sum of $85. Charles Baker was to build a fence for the lot for $24. In 1881, John Clever was the teacher. It was decided to build a new school and John Wilkinson, Jacob Hoffman and Oris Mapes were appointed as a committee to draw up plans. A special meeting was called in December and the Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN ________of Edward Jones and Co.________ Talk to Elderly Parents About Their Financial Situation It's almost Thanksgiving. If things are going well in your life, you have many things for which to be thankful. And you are partic­ ularly fortunate if you have elderly parents who are still in good physical and mental shape. While your parents are healthy, you should take the opportunity to discuss matters of significance - such as their financial situa­ tion. There are probably many things you'd rather do than talk about finances with your parents -but it's a conversation you need to have, because there is a lot that you need to discover. So. find a comfortable time in which to talk to your parents, approach the subject in as unemotional a manner as possible, -nd try to elicit the following pieces of information: • Location of investments- It isn't necessar­ ily essential that you know precisely which investments your parents own. But it is important that you know some things. Do they work with a investment representative? If so. whom? Are their investments spread out among a variety of financial institutions? You'll need to be familiar with these things in case your parents become incapacitated or die unexpectedly. State treasurers' offices regu­ larly advertise "unclaimed- property, includ­ ing investments - some of which have simply "slipped through the cracks." • Health insurance - Health care expenses arc a major concern of the elderly. That's why you need to know who's insuring your par­ ents, and where your parents keep their health insurance cards and bills. You also should have a basic understanding of Medicare, the national health insurance program for Americans age 65 and older. Medicare pays for most doctors’ bills and related services, and it now offers some prescription drug cov­ erage. Nonetheless, your parents may need supplemental insurance policies. Of course, the chances are pretty good that your parents already know all these things; nevertheless, it doesn't hurt to make sure they’re well informed and that their health-care bills are under control. * Existence of a simple will - If you don't know if your parents have a will, now is the time to find out. And if they don't have a will, urge them to get one. Your parents have worked hard all their lives and they undoubt­ edly want their assets distributed according to their wishes, and not according to a court's decree, which is what would happen if they die "intestate* (without a will). Even if your parents have a simple will, they may still need to take further action. If you believe they have a sizable estate or want to give significant gifts to charitable groups, encourage them to consult with an attorney who specializes in estate planning. " Willingness to create power of attorney By creating a durable power of attorney, your parents will name someone to make financial and health care decisions on their behalf should they become unable to do so. As you might suspect, this is a sensitive topic, so you'll want to approach it with great care. By bringing up these issues with your parents, you can gain some valuable knowl­ edge of their financial situation today - and a clearer understanding of what you can do to help them in the future. This entire site Copyright C 2005 Edward Jones contract was let to Charles Baker for $800 to be ready for the next school year. In 1882, Lillian Briggs and Anna B. Brooks were teachers. At a special meeting in October the old school was sold to John Wilkinson for $24. The stove and pipe also were s«ld to him for $2. The motion was made and carried to build two new outhouses to be let to the lowest bid­ der. John Wilkinson built the two for $55. They were to be finished by Nov. 10. Dottie M. Evans taught in 1882 and 1883 Minnie Fruin taught with a provision written in her contract that she was to stay at the school noons. She must have given satisfac­ tion because she taught the following fall also for eight weeks and was followed by Truman L. Parker. Frank M. Quick "as director. In the annual meeting the motion was made and accepted that if any scholar did any dam­ age to the v.i.'oolhouse the parent of said child shall pay the damage. In 1884. Truman L. Parker again taught. The pupils were: from Maple Grove Township - Frank Elston, Albert. Ernest, Bernie, Florence and Seward Hecox, George Roe, Nora Yourex. Cora, Thomas, Charles and Susan Wilkinson. Fred Mayo. Elmer Hoffman, John Worburton, William and Vina Miller, Grace Slade, Ben Potter, Du ward and Maple Quick, William Savage. Claud Jones and Zada Wilkinson; and from Assyria Township - Myrtle. Charles, and Claud Mayo, John and Byron Talbot. Jesse, Anna and Irza Fox. George, Maria, Susie, Libbie, Abram, John, Minnie, Emma. William. Clara. Milton and Elias Wertz. Mary E. Wilcox taught two terms in 1884. A motion was made that year and carried, to buy from Mrs. Mayo eight rods of land, in proportion to the rest. In 1885, at the annual meeting the motion was made a» d carried that the school yard be graded and an order drawn from $7.50 for same. Anna K. Beadle was the teacher of the year. Incidentally, this year, there were several whose names appeared for the first tin* on At the annual meeting in 1886. the motion was made to set out shade trees on the school ground. This motion lost, but in the school orders there is an order drawn May 11. 1889, to Harry Mayo for $3.15 for setting trees. Also, Olive Mayo cleaned the schoolhouse nine times in succession for $2.50 each time. The director also received from 50 cents to $1 for hiring the teacher, and $1.50 for mak­ ing out census list, making out reports and carrying the reports to both clerks. Also they received $1 for going after the teacher and one order was for $1.50 for going to Woodland for the teacher. In 1886, H.H. Winde taught the school and it was written in his contract that he was to deliver oral lectures, to pledge his name and honor to employ no profane language, use no intoxicating liquor or tobacco in any form, and to receive the attentions of no lady. Minnie Frost taught m 1887, and in the fail Warburton. William Spire and Alta Mapes. They were all 5 and 6 years of age See TIME, next page Fitzgerald both Pledging to be Your Healthcare Partner Our Pledge of Service To You Each and every Pennock employee and volunteer has taken a pledge to be your partner in personal, professional and progressive care. This means we pledge to treat you with courtesy, respect, piofessionalism and compassion while providing the most state-of-the-art healthcare in the finest possible facility. For more information, or to find a Pennock affiliated physician near you, call (269) 945-1 PHY (1749) 0IW5M Pennock Partner, Caryn Hull, RPh Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator Pennock HEALTH > , otofe»siona1' Pro«r«s>v( Artier, in P'**0** Visit us on the web at www.pennockhealth.com 1009 W. Green Street. Hastings �Page 10 - Thursday. November 24. 2005 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Drainage Assessment An assessment will be levied in 2005 using the last Special Assessment Roll, being that of 1912. for maintenance and repair work on the FEHELEY INTERCOUNTY DRAIN located in Carlton Township. TTuMnas C. D.n > I Barry County Drain Com>—.:.ooiur NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board ol Appeals wMI conduct a public hear­ ing for the following Case Number V-38-2005 Dove Woodhouse. Location: 10790 E. Shore Dr., in Section 6 of Barry Twp Purpose; Requesting a variance to erect a 30x40-ft house with a 24x24-ft attached garage closer to a comer lot setback (7-ft). the minimum is 25-n. m the RL-2 zoning district Caso Number V-39-2005 Michael ft Kelli Hull man. Location: 10062 S M-43 Hwy. m Section 6 of Barry Twp Purpose: Requesting a variance to place an 18x32-ft swimming pool closet to the comer lot set­ back (4-ft), the minimum ts 25-h, in the C-2 zoning district Case Number V-40-2005 M. Dennis ft Lucy Esmay. Location: 4793 Saddlebag Lake Rd . in Section 24 of Woodland Twp. Purpose: Requesting three variances: (01) Requesting a variance to create two parcels, from four recorded platted lots, with less lot NOTICE width than aifowed. one parcel would be 112.01-ft and the second parcel would be 94.08-ft. the minimum is 150-ft. in Section 6.4 RL-1 zoning district; (02) Requesting a variance from Section 4.26 > 1 & B-4, which requires each lot to be 150-ft The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held November 22, 2005, are available in the County Clerk's Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or ww.barrycounty.org. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANT OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning proposed amendments to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordmance/Map will be held on Wednesday. November 30.2005. commencing at 7:30p.m., at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, Michigan. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered include, in brief, the following: 1. Consideration of the application of Clearview Properties, for rezoning of part of parcel W8-13-010-00700 and »08-13-010-010-05 described as: BEGINNING AT THE WEST 1/4 POST OF SECTION 10. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 02'54“ EAST. ALONG THE NORTH UNE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 132734 FEET TO THE NORTH 1/8 POST OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 47 DEGREES 31’41" WEST. ALONG THE wide in the RL-1 zoning distnet; (03) Requesting a variance to allow an addition­ al parcel on an easement that is 33-ft wide (the minimum is 66 ft), which ts not in com­ pliance with the construction codes of Sectton 4.44. Misting Date: December 13, 2005. Tims: 7:30 p.m. Pisco: Community Room in the Courts & Law Building at 206 West Court Street. Hastings, Michigan. Site inspection of the above described property!tes) will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbafiy or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above men­ tioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 948-4620 The variance appbcationfs) ts/are available tor public inspection at the Barry Countv Ptarming Office, 220 West State Street. Hastings. Mi 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12 p.m. to 1 p.m ) Monday-Friday Please call the Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 lor fur­ ther information. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materi­ als being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at ths meeting/hearmg upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Ban,* by writing or calling the foltowing Michael Brown/County Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings, Ml 49058. (269) 945-1284. Debbie Smith, Bar y County Clerk umn NORTH LINE OF LOT 6 OF CLEARVIEW’ LAKES ESTATES. 29633 FEET: THENCE SOUTH 25 DEGREEo 57 06" LAST. ALONG THE WESTERLY UNE OF SAID LOT 6. 39435 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT THS FIRM ISA ATWT- OF WAY OF SCENTIC TRAIL: THENCE NORTH 64 DEGREES 02*54“ EAST. ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY. 110.00 FEET: THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 38137 FEET ON THE ARC OF A 950.03 FOOT RADIUS CURVE TO THE RIGHT TO THE FAR END OF A CHORD WHICH BEARS. NORTH 75 DEGREES 3254" EAST. 378.81 FEET: THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 02'54“ EAST. .ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY. 197.60 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 8 OF SAID CLEARVIEW ESTATES; THENCE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 5706“ EAST. ALONG THE WESTERLY UNE OF SAID LOT 8. 175.82 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST COR­ NER OF SAID LOT 8. THENCE SOUTH 86 DEGREES 2454“ WEST ON THE WESTERLY EXTENSION OF THE SOUTH UNE OF SAID LOT 8. 99.88 FEET: THENCE SOUTH 10 DEGREES 03'49" WEST. 150.06 FEET; THENCE SOUTH «6 DEGREES 2454" WEST. 200.00 FEET THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY . 73.60 FEET ON THE ARC OF A 513 FOOT RADII'S CURVE TO THE RIGHT TO THE FAR END OF A CHORD WHICH BEARS, SOUTH 22 DEGREES BS'ZS" WEST. 73.54 FEST: THENCE NORTH 86 DEGREES 24'54“ EAST 19454 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 32 DEGREES 4753“ WEST. 217.42 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 40’44" EAST. 320.85 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE EAST AND WEST 1/8 LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID 1/8 UNE. 1612 FEET MORE OR LESS THE WEST 1/8 POST OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 : THENCE NORTHERLY ON THE WEST SECTION UNE. 1320 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE WEST 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION. This property is currently zoned as "RE" Rural Estates Residential District. The applicant seeks rezoning to the “Rl“ Residential. Single Family District for the area to be known as Clearview Lakes Estates Phase II and “RR" Rural Residential District for the area to be known as Clearview Lakes Estates Phase 111. 2. Such arid further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Land Use Plan. Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be examined by the general public at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, during regular business hours and those copies of the Zoning Ordinance and/or Land Use Plan may be examined at said public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission reserves the right to recommend changes in the proposed ordinances and to make it. recommendation to the Rutland Charter Township Board accordingly, either at or following the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk, the Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the public hearing to individuals with disabilities. Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. All interested persons are invited to be rrsent at the aforesaid time and place to take part in the discus­ sion on the above-proposed amendments. ROBIN HAWTHORNE. CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (269) 948-2194 09546495 OBTAINED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Terry H. Varner, and Roseann M.Varner, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., mortgagee, dated December 9. 2003 and recorded December 18. 2003 in Instrument Number 1119522. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Fifty­ Seven Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Three and 81/100 Dollars ($157.33331) including interest at the rate of 7.65% per annum Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wifi be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 p.m. on December 1. 2005. The premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast comer ol the South 27 Acres of the North 50 Acres of the East 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Sectton 7, Town 3 North, Range 8 West; thence North 5 213 rods; thence West 28 1/3 rods; thence South 5 2/3 rods; thence East 28 1/3 rods to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption peood shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event your damages. If any. are limited rotety to the return of the bid amount tendered ai sate Dated: October 27. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc... As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 213.0439 lowiwFwiimETowiw FIRE STATION AND TOWNSHIP HALL For information please contact Township Supervisor Tom Rook at (269) 672-7479 and leave your name and number. * Bids should be sent to Orangeville Township 7350 Lindsey ' £.Rd., Plainwell, Ml 49080. Bids should be received by.;? ’ December 3rd, 2005. We reserve the right to reject any and all bids. i Nobca Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limit­ ed eoteiy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus I ntereet. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ray Hom and Mary B. Hom. husband and wife, origmal mort­ gagors). to Paul A. Getzm & Lynn M. Getzin DBA West Michigan Financial Services. Mortgagee, dated August 5.2002. and recorded on August 19. 2002 in instrument 1085842. and modified by Affidavit or Order recorded on April 19. 2004 m instrument 1126016. and assigned by mesne assignments to Washington Mutual Bo*. FA as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Eight And 41/100 Dollars ($139.938 41). including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby gtvqn that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 100 PM. on January 5. 2006. * Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and are That part of the Northeast of Section 29. Town 1 North. Range 8 West described as Commencing at the East 1/4 Post of said Section; thence North 88 degrees 44 minutes 23 seconds West on the East and West 1/4 fine. 1159.11 feet to the Place of beginning of this description; thence continuing North 88 degrees 44 minutes 23 sec­ onds West on eaid 1/4 fine, 190 90 teat; thence North 0 degrees 48 minutes 41 seconds East parafiel to the North and South 1/4 lino of said Sectton. 297.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 44 minutes 23 seconds East parallel to the East and West 1/4 line; 190 90 feet; thence South 0 degrees 48 min­ utes 41 seconds West 297.00 feet to the place of beginning. subject to Highway right of way over that pert of the above described description lying within the right of way of Hickory Road Also Commencing al the East 1/4 post of Section 29, Town 1 North. Range 8 West; thence North 88 degrees 44 minutes 23 seconds West along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section; 1554.3 feet to place of beginng of this description; thence North 00 degrees 48 minutes 41 seconds East parallel to the North and South 1/4 fine of said Section. 297.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 44 Minutes 23 seconds East psraM to said East and West 1/4 bne . 215.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 48 minutes 41 seconds West to said East and West 1/4 line 297.00 feet, thence North 88 degrees 44 minutes 23 seconds West along said East and West 1/4 Ins. 215.00 feet to the place of beginng. Subject to Highway Right of Way over that part of the above description lying within Hickory Road. The redemptton period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined abar doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a n which case the redemption period shall be 30 Jays from the date of such sate. Dated: November 24. 2005 For more information. please ufl: FC R 248.593.1305 Trod & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Washington Mutual Bank. f/k.‘a Washington Mutual Bank. F A 30400 Telegraph Rd Sto 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite *021043F02 TIME, continued from previous page taught the same year. William Thompson and E.W. Brown both taught in the spring of 1890. Earl Olmstead's name appears on the census list, aged five years. John Ketchum taught the spring and fall terms of 1891 and Henry Glasner the winter term of 1891, which bring up Blanche Troxel for the spring of 1892. The following are on the census list that year, Willie and Bessie Smith, Vina Miller. Parley, Ronnie and Said Belles, Eunice and Delbert Cramey, Marian and Hazel Slade, Charley. Arthur, Dale and Mabie Quick. Willie and Carrie Spire. Nettie, Gertie and Carrie Hoffman, Alta. Alva. Harvey and Clyde Mapes. Earl Olmstead. Claud Mayo. Miltern. John. Elias. Frank. Minnie and Edith Wertz, Irving and Lettie Misner and Lydia Jones. Blanche Troxel also taught the fall term that year with John Ketcham following her with the winter and spring terms. William M. Warner taught for a year which brings the record up to June 1894. WF OBTAIN WILL BE USFD FOR THAT PUR POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT WUTARYDUIY. Default having been made in the terms and con­ ditions of & certain mortgage which was made on the ’9th day ol February. 2004, by SHAWN WAG­ NER and TREINA WAGNER, a mamed couple, aa Mortgagor to PLAINWELL COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (now known as First Community Federal Credit Union), a credit union organized and existing under the laws of the United Statea. a* Mortgagee, and recorded on the 4th day of March. 2004. in the office of the Register of Deed*for Barry County and State of Michigan as Document No 1123184. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the date hereof $110,594.10 principal and interest at 6.9% per annum, and the power of sate m said mortgage contained having become operative by reason of such default Notice is hereby given that on the 29th day of December. 2005. al one o'clock in the afternoon at the east doors of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings. State of Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry, there wM be offered tor sate and sold to the highest bidder at public auction or vendue the premises hereinafter described, tor the purpose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with interest to date of sate and legal coos and expenses, including the attorney fee slowed by taw. and also any sums which may be paid by ths undersigned necessary to protect its interest in the premises, which promises are described as situate In the Township of Pramevilte. County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described as fofiows, to-wit BEGINNING AT A POINT FOUND BY COM­ MENCING AT THE WEST 1/4 POST OF SECTION 33. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. RUN­ NING THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 52'45“ EAST 1318 9 FEET ON THE 1/4 LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 06*25" WEST 1378.23 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 4303' EAST 330 FEET THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 06'25“ EAST 1377.30 FEET TO SAID 1/4 LINE. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 52'45“ WEST 330 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC IN AND TO THE SOUTH 33 FEET THEREOF. FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES THE NORTH 50 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL BEGINNING AT A POINT FOUND BY COMMENCING AT THE WEST QUAR­ TER POST OF SECTION 33. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. AND RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 52'45’ EAST 968.9 FEET, ON THE QUARTER LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION. THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREE (W25“ WEST. 1379.16 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 80 DEGREES 4203" EAST 330 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 06*25“ EAST 1378.23 FEET TO SAID QUARTER LINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 52'45“ WEST 330 FEET TO BEGINNING The period of redemption wifi be one year tram date of sate Dated November 14 2005 PLAINWELL COMMUNITY FEDERAL. WW Robert C Engles, one of its attorneys LEWIS REED & ALLEN PC. 136 E Michigan. Suite 800 Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 Iwtephone: 269-388-7600 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Trust In Che matter of THE SHEPLER FAMILY TRUST under AGREEMENT dated January 15. 1996. Dtee of Birth: November 5.1917. TOALLCKFDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Arthur R. Sheptef, who fiv^d s* 1100 Bachmar. Road, Hastings. Michigan died December 18. 2004, leav­ ing the above Trust created by Arthur R. Shepter emitted "THE SHEPLER FAMJi.Y TRUST a; ful force and effect. Creditors of the decedent are noCted that Hl claims against the decedent or against the Trate vAl be forever barred unless presented to JANET R SHEPLER. ol 11506 Hartal Road. Grand Ledge. Michigan, or CATHERINE A. SHEPLER. of 1100 Bachman Road. Hastings. Michigan. Successor Co-Trustees. within 4 months after the date of pub­ lication of the notice November 21. 2005 Hudson Law Offices PLC Richard J Hudson P15220 150 West Court Street. Suite A Hastings. Ml 49058 (269)948-9292 Janet R Shepter 11508 Hartel Road Grand Ledge. Ml 48837 (517)822-4877 Catherine A. Shepter 1100 Bachman Road Hastmqs. Ml 49058 (289) 945-0556 - AUCTION 7130 S. SMto U. (Ilcrou fn>B Mlof) Fridag light • 7:00 g.a. New - Used Hardware, Antiques & Collectibles . Great Christmas Gifts 517-819-3568 § °**** 3<on Hour.: Hon.. WoL » Frt. 105; S«. 103 Phyllis Alber In loving memory of our wife, mother and grandmother who when to the Lord November 24. 2002. Hr miu your smile. Treasured art the thoughts of you that often cause a silent tear. Every day memories of you come our way. Miss you very much. Loved by your husband, daughter, sons, and grandchildren �The Hastings Banner - Thursday November 24, 2005 - Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT - FAIMLY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF HEARING CASE NO. 05007140NA PETITION NO. 05006222 TO: RICHARD PATRICK ROZANSKI. FATHER •nd SARAH LYNN CLAY. MOTHER whose addresses are unknown and whose interest m the matter may be barred or affected by the following IN THE MATTER OF MIAHA ANNE-MARIE ROZANSKI. DOB 07/31/2005 A petition requesting the court to take iuriRdictton of the above named mtrxx(s) has been fu.d In this court A hearing on the petition wiU be conducted by the court on December 28. 2005 at 1030 a m. in Barry County Thai Court ■ Family Division. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that RICHARD P. ROZANSKI & SARAH LYNN CLAY personally appear before the court at the time and place stat­ ed above This hearing may result in A TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS. TYPE OF HEARING ADJUDICATORY/DlSPOSrrtONAL HEARING «■! NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate TO ALL CREDITORS: The Settlor. Jack H Kerns. Deceased DOB: 2/20/1932 SSN 124-24­ 0116, who tivod at 11668 Bartow Lake Road MiddteviMe. Michigan died 10/17/2005 There is no personal representative of the settlor s estate to whom Letters Ol Administration h*ve been issued Creditors ol the decedent are notified that all ciaims against the Jack H Kerns Trust dated 12/5/1997 (as amended), will be forever banned unless presented to Susan K Wright Trustee(s) within 4 months after the date of publication 11/21/05 Pamela J. Tyler P38374 Bridgewater Place. P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids. Ml 49501-0352 NOTICE The Hastings City Police Department will be accepting sealed bids on the following vehicles 1999 Ford Crown Victoria - 83,770 milos (Black) 2002 Ford Crown Victoria - 88,756 miles (White) 11666 Bartow Lake Road Middleville, Ml 49333 THE COUNTY OF BARRY IS ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS FOR CARPET REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT AT THE HISTORIC BARRY COUNTY COURTHOUSE. Both vehicles Police Package Interceptors. V-8 engine, 4 dr . power locks/windows, AC 616/336-6000 Susan K Wright NOTICE Vehicles can be seen at Hastings City Hall, 201 E State St.. Hastings, Ml Bids should be submitted at the Hastings Police Department between 8 00am-5:00pm Bids will be accepted through 12-02-05, 5pm Vehicles will be sold "As is condition " The City of Hastings reserves the right to refuse any or all bids. cmsjosh The closing date for the bid is December 15th. 2005 at 2dX) p.m. Bids shall be submitted to County Administration. 220 W. State Street, Hastings. MI 49058. To obtain a copy of the invitation to bid. please call (269) 945-1285 or pick one up at the County Clerks office located at the above address. Specific questions regarding the Invitation to Bid may be directed to Tim Ned). Building and Grounds Supervisor at (269) 838­ 7084. Deer hunting has varied reports of success, weather by Helen Mudry Staff Writer This year’s deer hunt had every weath­ er variable from cold rain on opening day to snow, high winds and sunny balmy autumn afternoons. And the results of the hunt were as var­ ied, depending on who you asked or where you hunted. Some local hunters who headed north across the Mackinac Bridge reported a 12-hour delay at the Mighty Mac because of high winds. They said 2,000 trolls (people who live under the bridge) had to hunker down in local eateries or their cars while they waited for the gale winds to calm down. “I thought about the anniversary of the Edmond Fitzgerald when I looked at Gitche Gurnee (Lake Superior),” said one hunter. He returned to this area with lots of memories of the U.P. deer camp but no deer. “With a few days left, maybe my luck will change.” Opening day was treated as a local hol­ iday, with Lakewood High School report­ ing 321 absences and 120 at the middle school. Lee Geiger has hunted 57 opening days and bagged five bucks over the years. But she decided to stay warm and dry this year and instead got up at 4 a.m. to get breakfast ready for a 6 a.m. feast of sausage egg casserole for her sons, Dallas and Gary, and grandsons Brandon and Drew. Dallas had “buck fever” and woke up at 2 a.m. to get ready for the hunt. The hunting gene must have skipped a gener­ ation in the Geiger family because Brandon got his buck opening day and Dallas hunted 14 years before he got rack to brag about. Brandon said he first heard the deer about 10 a.m. and <hen saw two does and a buck. The buck was about five feet away when he shot it with a 20 gauge slug. He and Dallas had to track it and then drag it a quarter of a mile. Few opening day stories can match the one at Woodland Junior High in 1995 when a deer made an eight-foot leap and crashed through the window of Libby Kinsey’s class. She was teaching a gram­ mar lesson and the deer stole the show. It was spirit week and the kids and staff were wearing sweatshirts. Kinsey said the extra padding no doubt kept the kids from getting cut by the broken glass. Ron Martin said the deer ran through his yard which is next to the school. It crashed through a big east window that had a big white shade. It grazed the backs of Craig Pennington and Ashley Skidmore. The shade fell to the floor. Teacher Melanie Garlinger opened the door and the deer ran down the hall to the west end of the school. It jumped out a window in what was then the office of assistant Principal Tim McMillen. No human was hurt and the deer left a few spots of blood. Custodian Jerry Bennett said it hap­ pened so quickly, "We really didn’t see if it was a buck or doe. It left cut marks on the waxed floors." He always kept two spare windows on hand for accidents had the mess cleaned up and giass replaced before the Grand Rapids TV crew arrived. Someone had playfully put a “deer crossing" sign by the school. Kinsey said that on that open­ ing day. it was scarier to be in the school than in the woods. State wildlife officials estimate the state’s deer herd to be 1.7 million. There were an estimated 700,000 hunters this firearm season and the DNR expected 265,000 deer to be taken. THE HEART OF THE HOLIDAYS ^^ake this holiday season special with a trip to downtown Hastings. You’ll rediscover the charm and warmth of small town America in our unique shops and stores—brimming with unusual and original gift ideas for everyone on your list. Our fine restaurants and pubs offer great dining, and the perfect spot to celebrate the season's best wishes with friends and family. �Page 12 - Thursday. November 24. 2005 - The Hastings Banner AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-61X IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions ol a certain mortgage made by Frank D Davis and Laura A. Davis, hus­ band and wile, as joint tenants of Barry County, Michigan. Mortgagor to Long Beach Mortgage Company dated the 20th day ol September. A.D 2001. and recorded m the office ol tt.5 Register ol Deeds, for the County of Barry ard State of Michigan, on the 2nd day ol October. A O. 2001, in Instrument No 1067491 ol Barry Records, which said mortgage was assigned to Wachovia Bank. N.A. (formerly known as First Union National Bank), as Trustee lor Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 20C'i-4. thru mesne assignments, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $238,360 90 (Two hundred Thirty Eight thousand. Three hundred Sixty dollars and Ninety cents) including interest then on at 10.24% (ten point two four) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or m equity hav­ ing been mctituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any pert thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue ol the State of Michigan m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on . the 8th day of December, AD . 2005, at IX o’clock said mortgage wW be foicdused by a sale at public auction, to the high­ est bidder, at the Baay County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml. Barry County. Mfch^an. ol the prem­ ises described in said mortgage. Which said prem­ ises are described as foHows Al that certain piece or pa'cel of land situate in the Township oi Thomapple. m the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of said sec­ tion; thence North 90 degrees 0 minutes east 16.50 feet along the North Line of said southwest 1/4: thence south 00 degrees 20 minutes 45 seconds west 1813 23 feet paraDei with the west line of said southwest 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence south 86 degrees 51 minutes 15 seconds east 575.66 feet; thence south 00 degrees 20 minutes 45 seconds west 275.0 feet; thence north 86 degrees 51 minutes 15 seconds west 575.66 feet; thence north 00 degrees 20 minutes 45 seconds east 275.0 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to and together with an easement for ingress and egress over the east 16.5 feet of the west 33 feet of the north 2090 feet ol said south­ west 1/4, also subject to an easement for ingress, ogress and utility purposes over the following par­ cel: beginning at the northwest comer of the above described parcel; thence south 86 degrees 51 min­ utes 15 seconds east 575 66 feet; thence south 00 degrees 20 mmuies 45 seconds west 77.87 feet; thence north 57 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds west 24.10 feet; thence north 86 degrees 51 min­ utes 15 seconds west 555.21 feet; thence north 00 degrees 20 minutes 45 seconds east 66.08 feet to the place of ending of said easement. Commonly known as. 3120 Kanyaon LN Tax ID: Part of 08-14-029-006-20 The redemption period shall be one year from the date of such sate. Dated: November 3. 2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO . LP.A. By Daniel E. Best. (P-58501) Attorney lor Assignee ol Mortgagee Weftman. Weinberg A Reis Co . LPA 2155 Butterfield Drive. Suite 200-S Troy. Michigan 48084 WWR *03531.°81 Pub. 11/3 -12/1 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Rick E. Argo Sr. and Sherry Argo, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., mortgagee, dated December 30. 2003 and recorded January 9. 2004 in Instrument Number 1120458. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Five and 45/100 Dollars ($114.135 45) including interest at the rate of 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wiN be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 p.m. on December 22. 2005. The premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lots 247 and 248, Algonquin Lake Resort Properties Unit #2. Rutland Township. Barry County. Michigan, as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats. Page 63 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shan be 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate m the event a 3rd party buys the property and there ts a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, rf any. limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated November 24. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. As MortgageePO Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48037-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No 20’ 3896 Be a “SPORTS NUT” Read The BANNER! Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee, in the* evenL your damages. If any. shaR be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten- AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (348) 362-6100 F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by David A Kuzava of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to First Financial Bank. N.A. successor by merger to Sand Ridge Bank dated the 15th day of October. A D 2003. and recorded in the dared at sale, plus Interest office of the Register of Deeds, tor the County of MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made hi Barry and State of Michigan, on the 21st day of the conditions of a mortgage made by Brett A October. A D. 2003. m Instrument No. 1115996 of Mansberger. a mamed man. original mortgagor!s). Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., to be due. at the date of this notice, for prmopai and as nominee for tender and tender's successors interest, the sum of $143,325.78 (Ono hundred and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated February 7. Forty Three thousand. Three hundred Twenty Five 2003. and recorded on February 10. 2003 in instru­ dollars and Seventy Eight cents) including interest ment 1097350. m Barry county records. Michigan, there on at 5.37% (five point three seven) percent on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the per annum da:? hereof the sum of One Hundred Eleven And no suit proceedings al law or in equity hav­ Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty And 18/100 Dollars ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by ($111,750.18), including interest at 4.625% per said mortgage or any part thereof Now. therefore, annum by virtue of the power of sate contained in sard Under the power of sate contained m said mort­ mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wifi hereby given that on . the 15th day of December. be foreclosed by a sate of the .nortgaged premises, A.D.. 2005. at IDO o'clock said mortgage will be or some part of them, al puofcc 'endue, at the Barry foreclosed by a sate at public auction, to the high­ County Courthouse in Hastings al 1.'00 PM. on est bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in January 5. 2006 Hastings. Ml. Barry County, Michigan, of the prem­ Said premises are situated r Township of Barry. ises described in said mortgage Which said prem­ Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots ises are descnbed as fotows: AH that certain ptece 68. 69. and 70 of the Replat of Outlet “A" of Fair or parcel of land situate in the Tbwnsfsp of Cartton, Lake Park Plat, according to the recorded plat in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 ol Plats on Page 88. descnbed as follows to wit: The redemption period shall be 6 months from That part of the Southeast one-quarter ol Section the date of such sate, unless determmed aban­ 21. Town 4 North. Range 8 West, described as. doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in Commencing at the South one-quarter comer of which case the redemption period shan be 30 days said Section, thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes from the date of such sate. East 1993 76 feet along the West line of said Dated. November 24. 2005 Southeast one-quarter to the place of beginning; For more information, ptease call: thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds FC R 248.593.1305 East 577.50 feet along the said West fine; thence Trott & Trott. PC North 89 degrees 34 minutes 12 seconds East Attorneys For Mortgage Electronic Registration 250 00 feet along the South fine of the North 66 feet Systems, Inc., as nominee for tender and lender's of said Southeast one-quarter; thence South 00 successors and/or assigns degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 424 00 feet; 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 thence South 89 degrees 34 minutes 13 seconds Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 West 68.50 feet (assessed as 68.00 feet); thence Fite #048949F04 South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 153.50 feet (assessed as 153.00 feet); thence South 89 degrees 34 minutes 12 seconds West FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm ts a debt col­ 181.50 feet to the place of beginning Subject to lector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained win be used for this purpose If you are in highway nght of way for Barber Road. the Military, please contact our office at the number Commonly known as: 4442 Barber Rd. listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has Tax ID: 08-040-021-425-100-04 been made m the conditions of a certain mortgage The redemption period shaU bo one year from made by: Gordon E Clemons, and Melanie the date of such sate. Clemons, husband and wife to The Lending Group. Dated: November 10. 2005 Inc., an Illinois Corporation Mortgagee, dated January 5. 2004 and recorded January 14. 2004 in WELTMAN. WEINBERG A REIS CO., LPA. Instrument Number 1120722 Barry County By: Daniel E. Bost, (P-58501) Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee to: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . Weltman. Weinberg & Reis Co.. LPA by assignment dated January 9,2004 and recorded 2155 Butterfield Drive, Su te 200-S Apnl 9. 2004 in Instrument Number 1125062 on Troy. Michigan 48084 which mortgage there is dawned to be due at the WWR404556127 date hereof the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Six Pub: 11/10-12« wmm Hundred Fifty-Eight Dollars ard Fifty-Eight Cents ($76,658 58) including interest 8.22% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed oy a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday, December 1, 2005. Said premises are situated in City of Belevue. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 330 feet of the East 330 feet of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, Section 14. Town 1 North. Range 7 West Commonly known as 9351 Tasker Road. Bellevue Ml 49021 The redemption period shaU be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated OCTOBER 21. 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo A Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd Suite 100 Rochester Hills. Ml -3307 (248) 844-5123 Our Fite No: 05-39707 ASAP729935 11/03. 11/10. 11/17. 11/24 Notice of Mortgage rorec/neura Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, It any, shall be limit­ ed ootely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at oate, piue Interact. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by George J Stevens and Monfoue H Stevens, husband and wife, original mortgagors), to Ameriquest Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated Juno 27. 2003. and recorded on July 10. 2003 in instrument 1108196, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Franklin Credit Management Corporation as assignee by an assignment. In Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Ono Hundred Fifty-Seven And 94/100 Dollars ($122,157.94), Induing interest at 9.6% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. no«co is hereby given that said mortgage wifi be foreclosed by a saie of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1B0 PM. on December 22.2006 Said premises are situated in Qty of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 18 and the North 19 Feat of Lot 17 of Supervisor Olwgtow to the Qty of Heating*. Barry County. Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 3 of Plats, on Pago 3. Bony County Records. The redemptton period shafi be 6 month* from the date of ouch Gate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shak bo 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: November 24. 2005 For more information, please cal: FC D 248.593.1309 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Franklin Credit Management Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Mtehigan 48025-5822 Fite F070365F01 omra Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate TM8 RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ED TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MEJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This oate mey be rescinded by the forodooing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, ahati bo Hmhod aoWy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sola, ptua Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the oondteons of a mortgage made by Tyrone S. Solmos and Efien M. Sotmoe, husband and wile, original mortgagor(s). to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc., Mortgagee, dated November T,. 2000, and recorded on December 18. 2000 in ir^/ument 1052966. In Barry ■county records, Mir.ft'gan.-OT which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at foe date hereof the sum of One Hund.ec' Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Two Anc 497100 TARY DUTY. DoMara ($107.822 49). Including interest SA 7.25% ATTN PURCHASERS: This safe may bo per annum. Under the power of «ate contained in said mort­ rsecinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall bo Hmtted aotefy to the return of the bird amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Patricia 0. Hudson, a Single Woman, original mortgagors), to Countrywide Home Loans, inc. Mortgagee, dated April 15, 2004. and recorded on April 21, 2004 In instrument 1126145. In Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is 6aimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol Fourteen Thousand Seven Hundred Thirteen and 407100 Dollars ($14,713.40). including interest at 7 625% FORECLOSURE NOTICE Thts firm is a debt col­ lector attempting to collect a debt Any information obtained will be used for this purpose If you are in the Military, ptease contact our office at the number listed below MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Christopher Barker and Judy Barker, his wife, who executes this instrument for the sole pur­ pose of subordinating her Dower and Homestead Interest to the Iten of this mortgage to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for Lender and Lender s successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, organized and existing under the laws of Delaware, dated February 12.2003 and recorded March 3. 2003 in Instrument # 1096724 Barry County Records. Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the registered holders of CDC Mortgage Capital Trost 2X3-HE2. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Senes 2003-HE2. by assignment dated January 10. 2004 and recorded May 9. 2005 in Instrument # 1146144 on which mortgage there is -faimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Eighty-Six Dollars and Ninety-Two Cents ($119,086 92) including interest 9 75% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice hi hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday, December 1, 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at a point where Lammers Road intersects the West line of the Southeast one-fourth of the Southwest onefourth of Section 14. Town 2 North. Range 9 West; thence North on said West line of the Southeast one-fourth of the Southwest one-fourth, 10 rods: thence East 20 rods; thence South 20 rods; thence West to center of Lammers Road; thence Northwesterly along the center of Lammers Road to the place of beginning Commonly known as 6993 Lammers Rd. Delton Ml 49046 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: OCTOBER 17, 2005 Deutsche Bank National Trost Company, as Trustee for the regis­ tered hoktem of CDC Mortgage Capital Trust 2Cto3HE2, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Senes 2003-HE2 Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys Potestivo 8 Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd Suite 100 Rochester Hills. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Fite No: 05-39594 ASAP730955 11/3. 11/10. 11/17. 11/24 0MM377 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM 18 A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE gage and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given foal said mortgage d bo forectaood by a sate of the mortgaged premisos, or some port of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1W PM, on Deoombar 8. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township ol Orangeville. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land located in the West 1/2 of foe Southeast 1/4 of Section 27. Town 2 North. Range 10 West Orengavfite Township. Barry County. Michigan, more partfcularty described as fofiows; beginning at foe Intersection of foe South boundary fine oi Bever Road and the East fine of per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section; be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry said Section, a dtetanco of 322 2/3 foot; thence East parafiol to the South lina of Bever Rood, a dis­ tance of 270 toot to the said Eaat fine of the West County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 p m. on December 22. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as A parcel of land In the SOUTHWEST thence West song the South fine of Bever Road, a distance of 270 loot; thence South parallel to said East fine of foe West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section; foance North along said East lino, a dtetanco of 322 273 feet to the ptece of beginning. Barry County Township of PrairievUte. Barry County. Michigan, The redemption period shaU be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in described as follow: Beginning at a point 28 rods 6 which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days feet West of center of the Southwest fractional 1/4 from the date of such sate. Dated: November 10.2005 For more information, ptease cal: 1/4 of Section 8. Town 1 NORTH. Range 10 WEST. of said Section 8, the same being 28 rods 6 feet West of center of the highway, thence North 55 feet; thence West 144 feet 9 inches; thence North 55 degrees 10 minutes West 254 feet to the Pme Lake; thence Southwesterly along Pine Lake to a point in the Northeast comer of Lot 9 of Bucktey Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof ; thence South 37 degrees 57 minutes East 102.15 feet to FC C 248.593.1301 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #029819F03 «***> NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLCmURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be reodndxl by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that evenL your damages, if any. shall be kmted sotety to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the condibons at a mortgage made by Robert J. Warner, unmarried man. original mortgagors), to Long Beach Mortgage Company, a Corporation. Mortgagee, dated November X. 2004. xid -ecord­ ed on December 8. 2004 In instrument 1138379. In Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the date hereof foe sum of Ninety-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Four And 92/100 Dollars ($99,884.92). including interest at 8.5% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premtoea. or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings at 1:00 PM, on Decembers. 2005. Said premises are situated in Qty of Hastings. Barry QyrJy. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 23 vid the South 1/2 of Lot 22 of Broadway Heljhts. according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats. Page 48. Barry County The redemption period shaU be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated. November 10. 2005 For more information. ptease cal: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys For Long Beech Mortgage Company, a Corporation 30400 Teiegreph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #071235F01 THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTA*^D WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE Default has bean made in foe condMons of a mortgage made by Joseph V. Sameon, a married man. to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, mort­ gagee, dated April 21, 2004 and recorded June 4, 2004 in Instrument Number 1128778, Barry County Records. Said mortgage ts now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc. Asset Backed Pass Through Certificates, Series 2004-IA1 under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of September t «04 WWidufftecdtiHfo'W'MM^ 6.60% per annum. Under the power ol sate contained in the mortg^ge and the statutes of the State of Michigan, not** is hereby given that the mortgage wB be forecoeed by a sate of the mortgaged promtoes, or ».nme pvt of them, at pubfic vendue at the Barry Crxrnty Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 *00 p.m. on December 15,2005. The premtses are located in the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and are Lot 52. Oafo-ooci Shorwi fio 2. part of foe Southeast one quarter. Section 7. Tow? 3 North. Range 10 West. Yankee Si 'fogs Township, Barry County, Michigan, according to foe recordi'd plat thereof as recorded >n Uber 5 of Pteu at Pag* 79 The redemption period shall be 6 moefos from the date of such sate, unless the property is cctermined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §800.3241a. in which case the redemption piriod shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. TO MJ. PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee ran rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buy* the property and there Is a simultaneous resolution ««h the borrower. In that event, your damages. If ary. are limited solely to the return of the bid amour* tendered at sate Dated: November 17.2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from She date of such sale Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans, inc. 304C0 Telegraph Rd Ste. 200 Bingitem Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #072656F01 Trust Servicing Agreement dated as of September S, 2004. Without Recourse . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Ate NO. 2142573 point of beginning The redemption penod shall be 6 months from FC X 248 593 1X2 Trott & Trott. PC. National Company, as Trustee of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc. Asset Backed Pass Through Certificates.Senes 2004-IA1 under the Pooling and the 1/8 line, thence East on said 1/8 line to said Dated: November 24. 2005 For more information, please call 1 Inent' evbmtted to antf reoowtott bpteo liBteryin County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to bo due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Seven end 107100 Doners ($96,667 10) including mterest at foe rate of STEENSMA PLUMBING 795-7495 MBVICB BUN PAULY । I �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 24. 2005 - Page 13 LEGAL HOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate TH® RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, she!.' be Hmit- MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew J. Mila iowski, a married man and Lisa A MHanowski. his wle, original mortgagors), to MMS Mortgage Services. Lid., Mortgagee, dated April 21. 2003. and recorded on April 28. 2003 tn instrument 1102817, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Washington Mutual Bank. FA as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Eight And 88/100 Dollars ($83,448.88). Including interest at 5.75% per Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will or some pert of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings at 1:00 PM. on December 15. 2005. Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 and the East 25 feet of Lot 2. Block 4. Samuel Roush's Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 28. also that part of the tamer Pare Marquette Railroad Rigtw-of-Way described as: Beginning at the intersection of the South line of Lot 1 of said Block 4 and the Eas*erty line of said railroad right-of-way; thence Northwestiriy along said Easterly right-of-way to the Wes* lneoftheEast2SleetofLot2; thence South along the Southerty extension of said 1; thence East to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Doted: November 17. 2005 For more information, please call: FC R 248 593 1305 Trott A Trott. P.C Attorneys For Washington Mutual Bank fka Washington Mutual Bank. FA 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fae «M«56SF02 N0T1CEOFMORTGAGEEQHEGLQSUB£_SALE STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Future Advance Mortgage executed on August 14. 2003. by Steven C. Guy, an unmarried man. as Mortgagor, to Chemical Bank Shoreline, as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the office of (he Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on August 28. 2003. tn Document No 1112044[me -Mortgage-], on whch Mortgage there ts darned to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of Two Hundred Sixty Sa Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty One and 16/100 Dollars ($266,981.16). as of the date of this notice, including pnnapai and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or ed to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sate in the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. December 1.2005. at 100 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Courthouse, 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of ctmsfying the unpaid amount of the indebtedness toe on the Mortgage. tain property located in Barry County. Michigan, described ta the Mortgage as taitows The South 2 rods of Lot 227 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. Also. Lot 309 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded pia' thereof. The length of the redemption period wW be six (6) months from the date of the sale. Dated: November 3, 2005 MILLER. CANFIELD. PADDOCK AND STONE. P.LC. Attorneys for Chemical Bank Shoreline By: Lon L Purkey. Esq. 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 mmw Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ORDER FOR ALTERNATE SERVICE CASE NO 05 557-CH COURTHOUSE. 220 W STATE HASTINGS. Ml 49058 269-945-1285 STREET. TCF NATIONAL BANK LISAM LONGER P64672 TROTT & TROTT. P C 30400 TELEGRAPH ROAD. SUITE 200 BINGHAM FARMS. Ml 48025 (248) 723-5968 TAT# 055681L02 NEUBAUM Any and All Unknown Claimants, Owners. Heirs, Devisees, or Assignees of Unknown Claimants or Owner of the manufactured Home located at 10320 S M-66 Hwy. Nashville. Ml 49073 THE COURT FINDS: 1. Service of process upon defendant. ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS. OWNERS. HEIRS. DEVISEES. OR ASSIGNEES OF UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS OR OWNERS OF THE MANUFAC­ TURED HOME LOCATED AT 10320 S M-66 HWY.. NASHVILLE. Ml 49073. cannot reasonably be made as provided in MCR 2 105, and service of process may be made in a manner which ts rea­ sonably calculated to give defendant actual notice of the proceedings and an opportunity to be heard IT IS ORDERED: 2. Service of the summons and complaint and a copy of this order may be made by the following MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made n the conditions of a mortgage made oy James A Shields amd Mary M... Shields, hueband and wile, original mortgagor(s). to Comenca Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee dated May 30. 1996. and recorded on June 11. 1996 in Liber 663 on Page 350, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is cairned to be due at the date hereof the sum ol Nmety-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Thirteen And 41/100 Dollars ($96,913.41). metodmg interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will 45/100 Oodara (189.662 45). inckxhng rae.es at 8.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort- kne of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 at said Section 17. thence Southerty along said West fine 6.27 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council added one dcw member and approved the resignatjowof another its Nov. 22meeting. Phil Van Noord was named to fill the unexpired term left when Dave Newman resigned from the council. Bill Nesbiti tendered his resignation, which was accepted, at the same meeting. His Iasi day will be Nov. 30. The village wil advertise for applicants for his seat anc are also retaining the names of the foui who have applied for the previous open ings. The deadline for applying to fill the seat is Dec. 15. The appointment of a nev council person will be at the onl) December meeting of the council or Tuesday, Dec. 22. Van Noord moved to the village Sept. 15. He is a Wayland native and his wife Betty comes from East Martin. He gradu­ ated from Calvin College. He has lived in the Chicago area for more than 50 years. He retired in June after 43 years as a math teacher and coach at Uliana Christian High School. He said. “1 am enjoying my retirement landscaping and woriung on our new home. We really returned home and arc close to three of our six children who live in Caledonia, Rockford and Grandville." His 11th grandchild was bom that morn­ ing. His interests include hiking and bicy­ cling. He recently attended a Greenways meeting to discuss grants available to help connect existing bicycle trails such as the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail in Middleville with other bicycle trails in Michigan. He said, “J am eager to get involved and 1 am ready to get down to work." He enjoys working with people and is ready for “deeds not words.” His faith is important to him and saidt he has been looking for “what does the Lord want me to do." He and five other members of the Middleville Village Council will be up for election in 20G7. The three appointees MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Cart S. Zurhorst. a married man. ongmai mortgagors), to Amenfirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 30. 2003. and recorded on May 2. 2003 in instrument 1103289. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation as assignee by an assignment. In Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there of some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1O0 PM, on December 15, 2005. Said premises are situated tn Township of Praireville, Barry County, Michigan, and are descnbed as: The South 6 rods of the North 64 rods of the East one-half of the Northwest one-quarter of b. Tacking or firmly affixing to the Section 17, Town 1 North. Range 10 West.. EXCEPT; Commencing at the North 1/4 post of c. Delivering at______________________________ Section 17. Town 1 North. Range 10 West; thence South 01 degrees 12 minutes 48 seconds East to a member of defendant s household who along the North and South 1/4 fine of said Section is of suitaWd age and discretion to receive process. 17 a distance of 957.00 feet; thence North 90 d. 8 Oear: VIA PUBLICATION IN THE COUN­ degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West parallel with the North line of sax* Section 17 a distance of TY OF BARRY PURSUANT TO MCR 2.201(D) 372.50 feet to the true place of beginning, and run­ PER 2.106(D). COMPLAINT TO ESTABLISH ning thence South 01 degrees 12 minutes 48 sec­ OWNERSHIP OF MOBILE HOME INTERESTED onds East parafiel with said North and South 1/4 PARTIES MUST FILE AN ANSWER WITHIN 28 line 25.00 teet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes DAYS WITH BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT 00 seconds West parallel with said North Section OF THE DATE OF PUBLICATION line 190.00 teet; thence North 01 degrees 12 min­ 3. For each method used, proof of service must utes 48 seconds West 25.00 teet; thence South 90 be filed promptly with the court. degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 190.00 teet to 10/27/05 the place of beginning, ALSO commencing at the Judge James H. Fisher North 1/4 post at Section 17, Town 1 North. Range 10 West; thence South 01 degrees 12 minutes 48 seconds East along trio North and South 1/4 line cl said Section 17 a distance of 957.00 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West par­ allel with the North tone of said Section 17 a ctetance of 562.5 feet to the true place of beginning and running thence North 01 degrees 12 minutes 48 secor> *3 West parafiel with said North and South 1/4 line 6.27 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 min­ utes 00 seconds West parallel with said North Middleville Council welcomes a member, but loses another THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241*. in which ccse the redemption period shaU be 30 days from the date of such sale ror more irnormanon. piease can. FC S 248.593 1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Chase Home Finance LLC successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Micnigan 48025-5822 File #034871F02 vided, notice is hereby given lhat said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings al 1:00 PM. on December 1.2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Thomapple. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 24. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, described as: commencing at the West 1/4 comer of said Section; thence North 89 degrees North hne of said Southwest 1/4 to the place of beginning, thence continuing North 89 degrees 41 minutes 11 seconds East 465.56 feet. thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes 58 seconds Wes: 593 48 Southwest 1/4. thence North 89 degrees 06 min­ utes 20 seconds West 465.55 feet; thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes 58 second* East 583 68 feet to the place at beginning. and utility purposes over a 20 loot wide strip of land, the centerline of which is described as: ner; thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes 11 sec­ onds East 1320.32 feet along the North line of said West 1/2 of Southwest 1/4; thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes 58 seconds West 1067.31 feet along the East line of said West 1/2 of Southwest 1/4; thence North 87 degrees 54 minutes West meat; thence North 00 degrees 19 -rnnutes 58 sec­ onds East 33.0 feet; thence North 04 degrees 09 minutes 47 seconds West 142.0 feet; thence North 25 degrees 57 minutes 13 seconds West 62.0 feat, thence North 05 degrees 52 minutes 32 seconds East 126.0 feet; thence North 16 degrees 14 m utes 46 seconds West 75.0 feet; thence North 22 degrees 26 minutes 29 seconds East 423 feet to the place of ending of said 20 loot strip Together with a strip of land 66 feet wide tor the purpose of ingress, egress, and utility purpose, the centerline of which is described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of Section 24. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Thomapple Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence North 89 degrees 41 min Section; thence South 0 degrees 19 minutes 58 Mcorfe West 106731 feet along the East line of auM West 1/2 of Southwest 1/4; thence North 87 oi beginning of said easement; thence continuing I.torth 87 degrees 54 minutes West 225.0 feet. the»xe So'rth 1 degree 30 minutes 27 seconds West 2C3.0 ioet; thence South 44 degrees 34 min­ utes 07 ^scono? West 104.0 feet; thence South 0 degrees 17 minuter 55 seconds West 738 0 feet to the centerline o.' State Road and the place of end- The redemption penod be 12 months from Dated November 3.2005 For more information, please call FC R 248.593 1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Bill Nesbitt will have to run for re-election at that time. Bill Nesbitt had said in October that he was not going to resign, but would con­ tinue to serve. He. along with Newman and Floyd Bray resigned because he moved out of the district. Newman who resigned after being accused of a conflict of interest in a mowing contract and an accusation of bypassing a water meter and he often challenged Village Manager Ron Howell. Bill Nesbitt attended his last Phil Van Noord and or name change to Comenca Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 F4e #071469F01 Middleville Council meeting Nov. 22. His resignation becomes official on Nov. 30. He had served on the Village Council since 2004 and was a member of the Planning Commission. 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For more information call (616) 235­ 6285 or visit www.devosperformancehall.org or www.bwaygr.org. November 22-27. • Elevator Blues will perform live at State Grounds Coffee House, 108 East State Street, Downtown Hastings. State Grounds Coffee House is open Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Thursday 630 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday 6:30 a.m.-1030 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m.10:30 p.m. Local music presented every week­ end. Shows start et 8 p.m. For more informa­ tion cal' (269) ‘’48-7730 or see www.stategrounds.com. No cover. One drink minimum. Friday, November 25. • Richard Stnerin will perform live at State Grounds Coffee House, 108 East State Street, Downtown Hastings. State Grounds Coffee House is open Sunday 10 ajn.-4 p.m., Monday-Thursday 630 ajn.-7 pjn., Friday 630 a.m.-1030 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m.10:30 p.m. Local music presented every weekend. Shows start at 8 p.m. For more informa­ tion call (269) 948-7730 or see www.stategrounds.com. No cover. One drink minimum. Saturday, November 26. • Journey will arrive at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek. Tickets are $3650 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster or at the box office. Sunday, Nov. 27. • Disturbed with special guests Dope and Corrosion of Conformity will perform live at the Orbit Room 18 and over only. Tickets are $35. Tickets available at all TicketMaster loca­ tions including The Orbit Room, Aris' Disk Shop or charge by phone at (616) 456-3333. Nov. 29 & 30. call Kalamazoo State Theatre office at (269)-345-6500. Wednesday, November 30 • Calvin Oratorio Society presents Handel's Messiah at the DeVos Performance Hall. Performances are Wednesday A Thursday at 730 p.m. Admission is $16, $20, $23 A $25. Returning for it's 86th year, the Calvin College Oratorio Society performs Handel's Messiah. Consisting of both Calvin students and community members, this 220member choir is sure to fill you with holiday spirit. For more information call (616) 742­ 6610 or visit www.calvin.edu/boxoffice. November 30 & December 1. • Steven Curtis Chapman A MercyMe: The Christmas Tour at 7 p.m. at the Van Andel Arena. Ticket prices range from $21-$78 in advance with prices going up $3 day of the show. Chapman and MereyMe will be sharing the stage each night as well as performing their own songs, while fans can also look for­ ward to caroling along with them. For more information call (616) 742-6610 or visit www.vanandelarena.com. To purchase tickets please visit wwwticketmaster.com or call (616) 456-3333. November 30. • Symphony Series will be held Sundays at 2 p.m. at the Grand Rapids Art Museum. Free admission with museum admission of adults $7, seniors and students $6, children 6­ 17 $3. In conjunction with "Modem Masters of German Expressionism," the Grand Rapids Art Museum presents a ten-week survey of German music presented by the musicians of the Grand Rapids, West Shore, Holland, and Kalamazoo Symphonies. For more informa­ tion call 616-831-1000 or visit www.gramonline.org. Sundays through December 18. I MISCELLANEOUS • If* Christmas at the Mill at Historic Bowens Mills features Christmas trees, horse drawn rides, photos with Santa while you wait or shipped to your door, and unique Christmas gifts. Grand opening Friday, Nov. 27 from noon to 5 p.m., open noon to 5 pjn. Saturdays and Sundays until Christmas, there is no admission charge to the Gathering Place. Call (269) 795-7530 or visit www.bowensmills.com. November 25-27. • Sunday Social Dances with the Swing Master's Band at the Richland Area Cocnmuraty^Center, 9400 East CD Avenue, ’MawAcb*ces take place from ?Vp.m. $7 per person. Beginning dance lessons are offered from 1-2 p.m. for $5 per person and feature instruction in swing, cha cha, fox trot, waltz, polka, ano rhumba. No partner neces­ sary. All abilities welcome. Casual dress. No smoking or alcohol. Call Colleen Burke at (269) 317-2197 for more information. 1st & 3rd Sunday each month. • Swing Dance at the Richland Community Center. 8905 Gull Road (across from Hardings). Dances start with lessons at 730 p.m. and the dance will take place after­ ward and continue until 1030 p.m. All ages and ability levels are welcome. Dress is casu­ al. $5 per person. No partner necessary. Bring a snack for the snack table. Call (269) 317-2197 for details. First Friday of every month September through June. • Bingo is held at the Nashville VFW Hall starting at 1030 a.m. every Monday. • Pre-School Story Time takes place every Friday morning beginning at 1030 a.m. at the Hastings Public Library. The event is free and open to all parents and pre-school age chil­ dren. Call (269) 945-4263 for more informa­ tion. Every Friday. □□□□□□□□□ □□□□□□□□a □□□□□□□□a □□□□□□□□□ □□□□□□□□a □□□□□□□□□ □□□□□□□□□ □□□□□□□□a □aBanaaaa josnsuy nxoans To subscribe, call us at 269-945-9554 |, car Snows The Barry County Chamber of Commerce to located at 221 W. State Street in Hastings. The Chamber can be reached by phone at (269) 945-2454. Check out the Chamber’s website at www.bwrychamber.com CHECK OUT THESE NOVEMBER BARRY COUNTY AREA EVENTS: 1-30 Children's Fall Reading Club at the Hastings Public Library. Call Susan Smith at (269) 945-426:- for more info. 24 Thanksgiving Potluck at Circle Pines Center, 8650 Mullen Rd.. Delton. Enjoy a relaxing Thanksgiving Day wandering miles of nature trails or helping prepare the dinner. Circle Pines provides the turkey and vegetarian option. $7 if you bring a dish to pass. $15 without Call (269) 623-5555 for more information. 25-27 Holiday Walk at the MSU Kellogg Biological Station, 3700 E. Gull Lake Dr., Hickory Comer. 12 p.m-5 pan. $7 adults. $5 seniors and children. Call (269) 671-2416 for more information. 26 An Evening with Mendelsaohn at the Hastings Fust United Methodist Church. Dinner served at 630 p.m. Music by Mark Doster on piano. Una Horrlgan on cello and Beth Lepak on violin. $12 adults, $7 children. Call (269) 945-9574 for more information. 27 Bingo every Sunday at the Hastings American Legion, 2160 S. M­ 37 Highway, Hastings (the former home of the Bek Took restaurant). Every Sunday. Doors upen at noon, games from 2-7 p.m Coming in December ■•Coitfort HoUdiy Dinner at 630 p.m. at the W.K. Kellogg Manor, 3700 E. Gull Lake Dr. Hickory Comer. $32 per person. Call (269) 671­ 2416 for mote information. 2-4,9-U Holiday Walk at the MSU Kellogg Biological Station. 3700 E. Gull Lake Dr.. Hickory Comer. 12 p.m.-5 p.m. $7 adults, $5 seniors and children. Call (269) 671-2416 for more as ’ C- 3 ' • nuonnauon. 2-3 Green's Sale to raise funds for •he Bernard Historical Society k Museum from 9 a.m.-4 p.n. at the Delton National City Bank. Items for sale indude greens, cookies, cakes, pies, breads, candies, stocking stutters, and the book "Years Gone By." For more information call Margery Martin at (269) 623-2077. 3 3rd Annual Christmas with Elvis at the Freeport Community Center. Help collect toys for needy area kids. Dinner begins at 5 p.m. Bring a dish to pass and an unwrapped toy. Cali David or April Nicholson for more information at (616) 765-3257. 3 Hastings Holiday Parade with the theme of "Frosty & Friends Come to Town." Call 945-2454 for more info. 3 Christmas Parade sponsored by the Middle Lions Club. Brunch and cookie walk at the Middleville United Methodist Church. Parade at 10 a.m. Call (269) 795-3385 for more info. Weekly SUDOKU by Linda Thistle 8 The BANNER H CALENDAR - Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them... c- Chamber of Commerce 4 9 1 4 7 2 1 6 5 7 3 1 9 8 8 5 4 2 7 4 8 9 5 3 7 4 5 1 3 6 7 8 6 2 E • Mt Raza en Pelo is an exhibit of art by Battle Creek artist George Martinez done entirely in the medium of felt and human hair. Martinez is a barber that uses the tiny rem­ nants of hair over a ground of brightly colored felt. The Davidson Gallery is located in the Davidson Visual and Perfoi ming Arts Building at KCC in Battle Creek. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-430 p.m. Admission is free. Through December 16. • Marvels of Maiolica: Italian Renaissance Ceramics will be on display at the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m. Dating from the 15th century, more than thirty of these brightly colored and sumptuously decorated vassels will be on view in a rare exhibition from the prestigious Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington DC. Adult admission $8, seniors 65 & older $7, students $6, children ages 5 -13 $4. For more information call (888) 957-1580 or visit vww.meijergarden5.org. Through December 31. • Dale Chihuly will have his works dis­ played in this large-scale, architectural exhibi­ tion by one of the world s best-known con­ temporary artists at the Kalamazoo Insitute of Arts, 314 South Park Street, downtown Kalamazoo. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday: 10 a.m.-8 pjn. and Sunday from ncvn-5 p.m. Closed Mondays and major holi­ days. Admission for most exhibitions and events is free. Call (269) 349-7775 for more information. September 25-January L • Modem Master* of German Expressionism: Artists of Die Brocke from the Milwaukee Art Museum at the Grand Rapids Art Museum. The exhibition will fea­ ture dramatic prints and paintings by six major artists of this early 20th century mod­ ernist movement. The Bridge" was a group of young German artists working in the period from 1905 to World War 1, who wanted to bridge the past into the future. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Thursday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-830 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 pjn., closed Mondays. Adult admission is $7, sen­ iors and students $6, and children 6-17 $3. For more information call (616) 831-1000 or visit www.gramonline.org. Through January 1. ’ Hkk a number m the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each small 9-box square contains afl of the numbers from one to nine. DIFflfULIA rHISWLFK * Moderate •• * * Challenging *** HOO BOY! Hkr of the Wicked LU; Battle of the Bonds will take place Dec 1 4c 8 at Planet Rock in Battle Creek, 191 Angell Street. Winner g»?ts cash prize and opening slot for Mushroomhead show on Dec 16. Also 2nd and 3rd place prizes. Call (269) 962-2121 or see clubplanetrock.com for more information. The ULCA's 17th Annual Holiday Artist's Market will be presented December 2-3 at the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts. Hours are Friday 5 p.m.-9 pjn., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 pjn. UICA’s Holiday Artists' Market will hold a special Holiday Party on Friday with festive music, hors d'oeuvres cash bar and market sales. The Saturday will also be free and open to the public, with baked goods and refreshments available and a free chil­ dren's art workshop to entertain kids while parents shop. Now in its 17th successful year, the Holiday Artists' .Market offers artists an inviting venue to sell their one-of-a-kind works of art and craft right before the holiday season. Hundreds of shoppers look forward to the sale each year where over 50 artists will set-up shop. For more information call (616) 454- 7000 or visit www.uica.org. Grand Rapids Symphony presents Fifth Third__ Holiday__ Pops at the DeVos Performance Hall December 2-4. This holiday celebration puts a slight new twist on an ageold Grand Rapids tradition with the concert hall decked with holiday cheer, an 80 piece orchestra and a 110 voice chorus performing all of your favorite holiday music with a songfest sing-along. Performances are Friday & Saturday at 8 pjn., with a Saturday family performance at 3 p.m., and Sunday concerts at 3 pjn. A 730 pjn. Admissior is $16-555. For more information call (616) 454-9451 or visit www.grsymphony.org. G/crig is a concert presentation of the Battle Creek Community Chorus? Boychoir; Girls' Chorus and Are Voce Dec 3 it 7:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Battle Creek. The concert centerpiece is John Rutter's "Gloria" featuring nearly 200 singer? accompanied by ten brass players, twe per­ cussionists and an organ. Tickets are $15 for adults, $7 for children. Call (269) 565-2199 fo» tickets and information. Victor Wooten Band at Calvin College December 5. Tickets are $16. Woolen is known as a musicians' musician and has performed witn Bela Fleck and the Flecktones. Dope with A New Revolution will perform live at 7 p.m. December 7 at Planet Rock in Battle Creek, 191 Angell Street. Ages 18 and u*'er only. Tickets are $12 day of the show or $10 in advance. Call (269) 962-2121 or see clubplanetrock.com for more information. Grand Rapids Ballet presents; The Nutcracker at the DeVos Performance Hall December 9-11, 16-18 A 21-22. Performance times are Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 2 pjn. and 730 p.m., and Sunday at 2 pjn. Adult admission is $15-$45. The tradition continues with the enchanting story of a young girl's magical journey with her Nutcracker Prince. For more information call (616) 454-4771 or visit www.ticketmaster.com. • Battle Creek Sweet Adelines Qrirtmi Holiday Show will begin at 3 pjn. December 10 in the Binda Performing Arts Theater at Kellogg Community College. Qf Christmas Put will be held Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 10 & 11, from noon to 5 p.m. in the Historic Charlton Park tum-ofthe-century village. Visitors are invited to stroll through the village s shops and homes as the "residents" prepare for the holidays. Adults and children are welcome to try their hands at traditional crafts and ornament*, including hand-dipped candles. Everyone to encouraged to sample traditional holiday fare, wassail, and fresh roasted chestnuts. St. Nicholas reminds all the good girts and boys to bring their Christmas wishes and all parents to bring their camera* when they visit the old fashion saint The gift shop will feature an array of holiday toys, games and keepsakes for all ages. There will be Dulcimer music in the church on Sunday, Dec 11. Admission to Christmas Past to $6 for adult* and $3 for children ages 5 to 12. There is no additional cost for crafts. Trans-Siberian Orchestra will perform live Sunday, December 11 at the Van Andel Arena. Performances are 230 pjn. A 730 p.m. Tickets are $39.50 A $49.50. Trans­ Siberian Orchestra's "Christmas Eve A Other Stone*" is a Christmas celebration like no other. Get ready for a symphonic rock Christmas spectacular that combines the impact of an orchestra with the edge of a rock n' roll band. Purchase tickets please visit www.ticketmastcr.com or (616) 456-3333. Grand Rapids Symphony presents The National City Special Event: Boys Choir of Harlem at 730 p.m. at the DeVos Performance Ha.'I December 13. Tickets are $25-65. Their re penci re embraces classical and modem music, popular song, gospel and jazz, high­ lighted by choreography and an unerring sense of showmanship. Don’t miss it when the Boys Choir of Harlem brings its awe-inspiring sound to Grand Rapids for o holiday celebra­ tion. For more information please visit www.grsymphony.org or www.deyi»?pi?rformancehall.com or call (616) 742-6610. Thfc j week's I.Un TytO w selection: rYTVYWy’!' Chicken Little Running time: 80 minutes MPAA rating: G “Chicken Little” is Disney's first foray into the computer-generated animation market. For years the House of Mouse has been riding the coattails of Pixar, with such hits as “Toy Story,” “Finding Nemo” and “The Incredible*.” But now, after burning its bridges with Pixar, Disney is left on its own to compete against an independent Pixar, as well as Dreamworks' powerhouse animation studio. 1 mention Dreamworks because “Chicken Little” tries way too hard to be a carbon copy of “Shrek.” The film is jam-packed with pop culture references geared toward making parents feel hip and a wall-to-wall soundtrack of 25-yearold pop songs, which seems to be a prerequi­ site for comedies these days. Honestly, if I hear “I Will Survive” one more time in a movie. I’m gonna smack someone with a lava lamp. “Chicken Little” features the voice of Zach Braff as the title character, who has an acorn fall on his head one day and is convinced the sky is falling. This is the only part of the movie that has any connection to the original fairy tale. After that bit. director Mark Dindal (“The Emperor’s New Groove”) takes a hard left and heads for the intersection of Stupid Avenue and Contrived Sentimentality Lane. By trying to “update” the story. Chicken Little is now a child raised by a single parent (voiced b) Garry Marshall), which means we have to endure far too many you’d-better-cry scenes about “family" and other baloney. And those chunks of sky? They’re camou­ flaged pieces of an alien spacecraft bent on invading Earth. Chicken Little thinks the sky is falling... or maybe it's just the fortunes of the Disney computer animation sudio. (There will a short pause while we all groan together.) If this second-rate pap is what we can expect from Disney's computer animation division. I'm betting they’ll need to fire whomever’s in charge and bring in someone with the vision and talent of Jeff Katzenberg (who greenlighted “The Lion King” when he was at Disney in the ’80s) or Pixar's John Lasseter. Or else, like “Chicken Little,” Disney will continue to lay eggs. GRADE: C­ © 2005 King Features Synd., Inc. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 24. 2005 — Page 15 Bowens Mills kicks off Christmas at the Mill BORN THIS WEEK: Time spent at home alone nurtures your mystic self. Spending your time with others nurtures them ARIES (March 2! to April 19) Don't feel sheepish about looking to spend time with that special n^B^Hkperson during the upcoming , holidays. Do it because it’s ‘the right thing to do. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) "'.Open up your eyes and see some welcome surprises you’ve missed or overlooked \for too long. What you find j^can lead to other favorable TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Never ^^mind letting misunder­ standings repair themsc,vcs- Consider speaking l®||||ijljup while the healing proven changes. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) What you expect to be potenJtially troublesome might ^simply be especially chalFklenging and well worth your /J 1A can he shorter and sweeter and leave fewer scars. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Romance is easily awakened in the Geminian heart, especially around the happy holiday season. So go ahead and make those plans with that special someone. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Moon Children can glow with their own inner light as the ? UHmbF holiday season magic takes . hold. It s a very special and JaBHErA time for Cancers F >7 A Libras together. Enjoy. LEO (July 23 to August 22) It’s a good time for you fabulous [Felines to take pleasure in I your special gift for. well. Staking pleasure! Look for I this holiday season to give Byou every reason to purr. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) This -vyjj is a good time to let others . Iwho are in your life get a ^*n*c c'O5er (o y-ou- You'll !>afc<K^^Bboth find out what you've . I^^bccn missing for far too M|C3iong. I \ efforts to check out. Good duck! SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to g. v December 21) A friendship “yTrfV might not seem as trustworthy \ you’d like. OK. Ask your questions, get your answers anc* settle the matter once and X J4for all. CAPRICORN (Decembr* 22 to January ^19) A family situation moves a new area because of maybe, thanks to) some decisions you might have felt >,ou could not avoid making. Bowens Mills ushers in the holiday season with “It’s Christmas at Bowens Mills” featur­ ing fresh cut trees, horse draw n rides and pho­ tos with Santa. The Grand Re-Opening is Friday, the day after Thanksgiving from noon to 5 and then continues, Saturdays and Sundays Till Christmas. "Every season it has grow n and this year we have over 30 trees decorated in the Gathering Place. We are hoping for snow this season, so we can use the sleigh for our Horse Draw n Rides, to the joy of all our guests. Thanksgiving weekend is especially busy for us because so many people have out of town guests and are looking for something to do that is unique and different.” said Co-owner Carlecn Sabin. The setting this year is •’The Bowens Mills Gathering Place" located in the historical park of the old 1864 water powered grist and cider mill. The air will be filled with the smell of hot chocolate and fresh donuts, that will mingle with the cozy warmth of the holiday that radi­ ates from the quills and many other holiday displays in “The Grand Hall” of “The Bowens Mills Gathering Place.” There will be a "fairyland” atmosphere with loads of decorations. Christmas trees, lights and Santa by the fireplace. The huge new -uts & entertainment center will be decked with all of it’s holiday trimmings. There will be “Hot Chocolate & Fresh Donuts” to warm up after you come in from that invigoratir<g family horse drawn ride. There are also be “Children's and Family photos with Santa” presented by "Bowens Mills Studios.” You can have pictures taken of the children sitting on Santa's lap or family holiday photos, for a minimal cost It has become a tradition for many to bring the family and have photos with the old fash­ ioned Santa at Bowens Mills. This year the photo settings will feature “Old Fashioned Christmas,” “A While Christmas” & “A Mid­ night Sleigh Ride." There are two large displays of antique toys with a working train set for visitors to enjoy. The toys add to the ambience and the old time atmosphere. The toy displays this year are by. Clarence Rahn. Sheri Pattterson. Victor Griffeth, Herbert Moore, and Charlotte Finkbeinder. Outside in the histoneal park there arc fresh cut Christmas trees, from a nearby tree farm and family horse drawn rides that tour the mill property. The fresh cut Christmas trees that are for sale, are a fund raiser for the historical park, families receive a free family horse drawn ndc as a thank you for their purchase There is no admission charge to the Gathering Place during “It’s Christmas at the Mill." All the proceeds from trees and photos go to the continuance of the park. This years featured guests will be. "The Veenstra Family Singers" with holiday music. “The Milter's Wife Store” will be stocked with Apple Butter, Peach Butter. Fresh Ground Cornmeal. hand made highly scented candles, along with Holiday Gift Antiques anu Collectibles. The Sabins are very pleased to be celebrat­ ing 27 yean of their family owning this his­ torical park and 8 years of “It’s Christmas at the Mill.” “It was my husband Owen’s idea to be open for Christmas, he thought that it would be a nice addition to our calendar of events for the year. It is so beautiful here, especially at Christmas, and we so much enjoy visiting with all our guest. 1 am glad we decid­ ed to do it” said Carletn The Old Mill is located midway between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo in the heart of beautiful Yankee Springs Township. MI. Just 2 miles north of Yankee Springs (Gun Lake) State Park on Briggs Road. Watch for the huge Grindstone Marker on Briggs Road. Call 269­ 795-7530 or visit www.BowensMills.com AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You could be cutting ix very iclose if you hope to make Those holiday plan changes in [time to avoid problems. Get a \ friend or family member to _ 3 help. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) ^M^Friends show how important you mKl_> are to them. Keep these pre7v '^weious relationships thriving. ^Thcy affect much that will x—happen to the fabulous Fish >n the new year. © 2005 King Features Synd.. Inc. TRIM LINES! Each of the numbers 1 through 9 is S. 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Copies conveniently available on newsstands throughout the Barry County area. • “Ask singers to sing, and you can’t •get them to start; don’t ask them to sing, and you can’t get them to stop." That sounds like a pretty modem observation, don’t you think? You might be surprised to learn, then, that it’s Horace — a Roman poet of the first century B.C. — to whom that bon mot is attributed. • Perhaps unsurprisingly, the modem word “nepotism" comes from the ancient Latin word for "nephew." • Actor Bill Murray was at one time a pre-med student. • It's well-known that disputes over wedding ceremonies and celebrations can become emotional and heated. Some people take it to extremes, though; con­ sider Florica Ifrimie. The Romanian woman and her fiance couldn't agree on a menu for the wedding feast. Florica evi­ dently couldn't endure not getting her way, so she committed suicide. • In the Middle Ages, many people thought the way to get rid of a hangover was to eat bitter almond paste on eels. The record doesn't indicate why. D »T • Those who conduct survey’s on the subject report that the No. 1 phobia suf­ fered by Americans is the fear of public speaking. • When compiling lists of the best and/or most influential presidents the United States, Abraham Lincoln consis­ tently is ranked at the top. It's interesting to note, though, that before 1860, the year he was elected president, Lincoln's only experience in national politics was the single term he served as a congressional representative. He had made two bids for a Senate seat, but was defeated both times. In some newspapers he was called "a third-rate Western lawyer." • The brain uses about one-quarter of the oxygen in the human body. Thought for the Day: "In theory there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is." — Yogi Berra €> 2005 King Features Synd., Inc. o FDSGET TO TAKE >CUS SUNGLASSES ON A PUCK MUHTIH6 ■ran-WOgJ® INTO THE SUH EO” BH’t’S CM BE SOUGH OH MX* CAN BE ELIMINATED BY PABEHNG CHAKZML OS ■OSMTCORK UHtWDEEYES �Page 16 - Thursday, November 24. 2005 - The Hastings Barner New graduation requirements outlined for Delton school board by Jon Gambee Staff Writer Michigan high school students will have a new set of graduation guidelines in the near future, and at Monday’s Delton Kellogg school board meeting. Superintendent Ronald Archer laid out the game plan for board members. “It’s still a work in progress." he said, “but I have been in contact with area legislators and I’m told it is on the fast trek. I believe we will see it in effect for next year’s fresh­ man class or the following year.’ Archer said there were still aspects of the plan that he does not know and that there are "changes still to come." In a memorandum issued Nov. 8 by State Board of Education Chairman Michael Flanagan, schools have been notified that Michigan is re-examining its high school education programs with respect to current high school graduation requirements and the underperforming economy in the state. Current state requirements mandate only that high school graduates take one unit of civics (government), which is typically a one semester course. All remaining requirements are the prerogative of local boards of educa­ tion. “Especially troubling is the fact that a recent survey by the Michigan Department of Education indicated great disparity among these local graduation requirements.” said Flanagan in his memo. Michigan recently joined five other states which have taken or arc in the process of tak­ ing steps to rethink and redesign their expec­ tations for high school graduates. These five states arc Rhode Island. Indiana. Massachusetts. Arkansas and Oregon. All five accepted invitations to come to Michigan to make presentations to a task force created by Flanagan, describe their programs and have a dialogue with task force members. “My recommendations take the best of what was learned from other leading states, the work of the task force, and adds a Michigan flair,” Flanagan wrote. “Michigan has long been a leader in education and we want to remain as the state that others in the nation and the world look to as the model for educational excellence and innovation. “I firmly believe the adoption and imple­ mentation of these recommendations, with a unique focus on 21st century skills and online learning, will set Michigan on the road to reclaim its prominence as a world leader in education.” If accepted by the Sure Board of Education, the new requirements will require participation in the Michigan Merit Examination or MI-Acccss in the spring of the junior year, completion of a Michigian Merit Curriculum that includes a Michigan Merit Core and a 21st Century Applied Learning Core, and completion of an online credit or noncrcdit course or learning experi­ ence. The Michigan Merit Curriculum require­ ments will include will begin with the fresh­ man class of 2006-07 (the graduating class of 2010). If legislation to support this require­ ment has not been signed into law by March 1. 2006. the requirement will begin with the freshman class of 2007-08. It will also require all districts to file a phase-in plan if they arc unable to implement the requirements immediately. Some modification will be allowed after three years in the requirement curriculum The Michigan Merit Core requirements will include four credits in the area of English, language and arts. These course will include writing, speaking, representing, read­ ing. listening, viewing, literature, culture and language. There will be four credits required in the area of mathematics and a mathematics course must be taken in a studentV senior year. Three credits will be required in science and three credits in social science. There will be one health/physical education requirement and one credit in fine arts/music Archer said he was looking into the possi­ bility that participation in a school sponsored team sport, such as football or basketball, would meet the physical education require­ ment. The 21st Century Applied Learning Core will require that all remaining elective credits must include such classes as those which will address global issues; classes which will allow students to. work with others diverse cultures, religions and lifestyles; and mastery of non-English language skills as a tool for understanding other nations and cul­ tures. There will be a civic literacy elective requiring students to effectively participate in government as an informed citizen, exercise the rights and obligations of citizenship at local, state, national and global levels, work to understand the local and global implica­ tions of civic decisions and to apply 21st cen­ tury skills to make intelligent choices as citi­ zens. In the area of financial, economic and entrepreneurial literacy, electives will include classes in making appropriate personal eco­ nomic choices, understanding the role of the economy and the role of business in the econ­ omy. application of appropriate skills to func­ tion as a productive contributor within an organizational setting and skills to integrate oneself to ar ever-changing economic and business environment. There will also be electives offered in the areas of information and communications, such as computer science, internships and work based learning experiences. Because some students learn at different rates, electives will also include advanced placement courses, dual enrollment course and online courses. “The Michigan Merit Curriculum is crafted around the philosophical belief that each and every student will need extended learning opportunities for extended teaming beyond high school.” Flanagan wrote in his memo­ randum. “As the leaning skills for college and the workplace have merged. I have designed a curriculum that can take students wherever life leads them in the future.” In other action Monday, the board voted to hire Cindy Glenn in the Food Services Department and Kevin Lillibridge as the sev­ enth grade "B” team basketball coach. Kim Boyson was granted a medical leave of absence and the board accepted the resigna­ tion of Tim Pickett as the district’s network administrator. Delton middle-schoolers observe Red Ribbon Week Delton Kellogg Middle School celebrated Red Ribbon Week, an opportunity for the importance of staying drug free to be in the spotlight, from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3. Students dressed up on the different days of the week as a reminder to ’Stay Drug Free." On Monday. Oct. 31 students "Disguised Themselves Against Drugs" by wearing their traditional Halloween cos­ tumes. On Tuesday they wore red. Wednesday was "Turn Your Back On Drugs" when students and teachers wore their clothes backwards. The middle school ended the week on Thursday with "United We Stand Against Drugs" and participants wore red. white and blue. DKMS also sponsored a poster/essay activ­ ity. There were eight students who participat­ ed. They were challenged to create a poster or essay that would educate others about being drug free. All eight were awarded with prizes that community businesses donated. The participating students were Aubrey Beeler. Taylor Hennessscy, Josh, Arkwright, Ryan Hook. Nate Perry. Emilea Bender, Erika Roberts and Misti Farrah. Sajo's Pizza, L &.K Farms, Delton Family Medicine, Buckland Insurance and Delton Floral donated prizes, stuffed animals, cash and gift certificates to participants. In addition, all students at DKMS partici­ pated in a can food drive during Red Ribbon Week, during which 1,620 non-perishable food items were collected. The grade level classroom collecting the most items were awarded a pizza party. Classroom winners were eighth grade, Mr. Marcinek's class, sev­ enth grade, Mrs. Butchbaker's class, and sixth grade and fifth grade, Mr. Shipley's and Mrs. Sturgeon’s classes. These fifth and sixth grade classes alone brought in more than 400 cans. The food items were donated to the Delton Rotary, which will use them to create Thanksgiving baskets for members of the Delton community. Teachers delivered food to St. Ambrose Church, where it will be stored until die baskets are made and deliv­ ered. Deputy Marti Horrman, school liaison offi­ cer, Nicole Stoner and Elisha Hatton, coun­ selors; Marj Guthrie, assistant principal; Ginny Vfalkcr and Lynn, McCormick, para­ professionals. and Rhonda Sturgeon, student council advisor, all contributed to the effort. Misti Farrah receives a gift certificate from Assistant Principal Mary Guthrie. Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them Ginny Walker with poster artists Aubrey Beier and Taylor Hennessey. Emilea Bender and Erika Roberts with their poster and essay. Maple Valley Middle School forum draws sparse crowd Nate Perry and Ryan Hook and their posters. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Only about 12 members of the community joined a dozen or so Maple Valley School’s administrators and staff for the community forum on the possibility of establishing a sep­ arate middle school sixth through grade stu­ dents in the district. Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools Kim Kramer opened the forum by stating that the Board of Education has established enhancing student achievement as its primary goal. To obtain that goal, the board is looking at enhancing early childhood education, establishing a middle school and restructuring the high school. He said the board of educa­ tion will decide in January whether or not to pursue the renewal of an expiring millage, to fund these changes. Scott Eckhar. the assistant principal of Maple Valley Ju/Sr. High School, gave a Power Point p escalation on the delineating the difference between a junior high and a middle school. His presentation was broken down into four topics: What do we have now? What is a the difference between a junior high and a middle school? Why change? and find­ ings. Eckhart said that the way Maple Valley's Jr./Sr. High School has been configured since the Nashville and Vermontville School Districts were consolidated 40 years ago is classified as a secondary school, which means it has no grade lower than seventh and at least one grade highci than eighth. He noted that See FORUM, next page The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 24. 2CO5 - Page 17 Bowens Mills to kick off ’05 Christmas at the Mill grand reopening of the annual “Christmas at the Mili" celebration at Historic Bowens will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, then continue Saturdays and Sundays until Christmas. Bowens Mills co-owner Carleen Sabin said. "Every season it has grown and this year we have over 30 trees decorated in the Gathering Place. We are hoping for snow this season, so we can use the sleigh for cur horse drawn rides, to the joy of all our guests. Thanksgiving weekend is especially busy for us because so many people have out of town guests and are looking for something to do that is unique and different." The setting this year is "The Bowens Mills Gathering Place* located in the historical park of the old 1864 water-powered grist and cider mill. Hot chocolate and fresh doughnuts will mingle with the cozy warmth of the holiday that radiates from the quilts and many other holiday displays in "The Grand Hall" of the Gathering Place. There will be a fairyland atmosphere with loads of decorations. Christmas trees, lights and Sant? by the fireplace. The huge new arts and entertainment center will be decked with holiday trimmings. There are also be chi‘dren’s and family photos with Santa present­ ed by Bowens Mills Studios. This year the photo settings will feature "Old Fashioned Christmas." "A White Christmas’ and "A Mid-night Sleigh Ride." Santa Claus will be available to visit with children who join their parents in a visit to "Christmas at the Mill." Honor Roll: Hastings Middle School (First marking period ending Nov. 4) Eightii-graders Jonathan Aki. Becky Armour. Jenaleigh Bailey. Jacob Bailey. Jessica Barrus. Hayley Bishop, Brooke Blair. "Zachary Bolthouse. 1 Holly Borner, Brandon Bower. Clinton Brill. I Raven Brown. "Amanda Buehler, "Morgan Burger. Alicia Bush. Chris Campbell. Michelle Campbell. Benjamin Cappon. Matthew Cathcart. Gretchen Christensen. Chase Coughlin. Jessica Czinder. "Troy Dailey. •Alexis Dakin. "Allison Danis. Garret Darling. Amy Dean. Joshua Dunkelberger. Emily Dunnigan. "Maeve Dwyer. Jason Eckley. Allyson Ellsworth. Austin Endsley. Robert Endsley. Christy Engle. "Matthew Feldpausch. Nathan Ford. Sarah Frame. Pamela Franson. , "Nicole Gardner. Patrick Garrett. "Jonathon Gieseler. Juustin Glaser. Brandy Gorodenski. "Katelyn Graybill. Paul Guenther. Timothy Hanlon. Seth Haynes. Jason Heinrich. Kelsi Herrington. "Brittany Hickey. Ashley Higgins. Khalem Hom. "Luke Howell. Jessica Howell. Lucas Hubbell, Brian Hughes. Kayla Huver. Devin Jarman. Zachary Jarman. Kay lee Kidder. Ashley Knight. Nicholas Kovacevich. Kody Laws. Jessica Lee. "Dena Letot. "Kyle Letot. Phillip Lipp. Pattrick Loew. Megan Lowe, Cassi Lydy. "Helen Macqueen. Heather McCoy. Mindi Meher, Lindsey Meinke, Jacob Mesecar. Daniel Mikolajczyk. "Karissa Milleson. •Casmir Mix. "Andrew Moore. James Moray. Jessica Morgan. "Tyler Nelson. John Nichols. Seth Parker. "Zackaiy Passmore. Gage Pederson. Eric Pettengill. "Emily Phillips. "Katherine Ponsetto. Krystal Pratt. •Paige Pumford, Michael Purchase. Samantha Purdum. Ashley Purdun, Tyler Ray. Danin Rugg. Bethany Sams. Matthew Schiiz. •Georea.Shanmftj Hannah Simmra* Nicholy Shuster? ABV$tiT"Sfsxa‘ Darren Slaughter. •Amanda Stenzclbarton. Gabriel Sutherland. Kathleen Thomas. "Wendy Todd. Amelia Travis, Ashley Vincent. "Alexa von der Hoff. Nicholas Wallace. Courtney Ward. "Marshall Warren. "Samantha Watson. "Alexandra Wendorf. Samantha White. Holly Wilkins. •Lindsey Williams. Zackcry Wilson. Matthew Wolfe. Cooper Woodward and "Abigail Worm. Seventh-graders Sara Alender. Alexander Auer. Shelby Bagley. Anna Banister, Torri Barry, Brian Baum. Michelle Bebeau. Sydney Blough. •Jared Bosma. "Kevin Bosma. Tyler Bridgman. Cory Bunge. Taylor Carpenter. "Alaina Case. "Myrina Clements. Joshua Coenen, Barbara Cotton. Justin Daniels, "Cody Davis, Thomas Davis. Shelby Deming. "Anna Densberger. "Kelsey Devroy. "Tyler Dewitt. Barry County Transit reveals schedule for Nashville area by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Starting Dec. 15. Barry County Transit will make regularly scheduled stops in Nashville, every Thursday and. starting Dec. 20. will be available to transport commodities recipients to the new distribution site at Thomapple Valley Church in Hastings on the third Tuesday of every month. “We had a very exciting meeting on Friday. Joe Bleam (Barry County Transit manager and transportation coordinator) met with some of our local landlords, and representa­ tives from the academic and faith communi­ ty." said Dianne Bowden, pastor of Nashville United Methodist Church and the executive director of MVCCOH. "As a result, we'll have pretty active bus service in Nashville and between Nashville and Hastings every Thursday, so people can do their shopping and go to their medical and other appointments; and. people who get commodities can ride the transit to TVC and pick up their commodities every third Tuesday. This is available to us because of the millage increase that was approved during the last election." Bleam said the transit schedule may "need tweaking." but initial plans are for the transit bus io pick up commodities recipients at 9:30 am. at the MVCCOH on the third Tuesday of the month and transport them TVC. then pick them up around noon to transport them back to Nashville “If we f«nd out it doesn't take two hours for them to pick up their commodities we can shorten the time; we’ll just see how it goes." said Bkam. Bowd *n said that those who get commodi­ ties ar.d also receive food from the Maple Valle /.Community Pantry Shelf don't need to worry about missing the 10 a.m. to ntxwi pick­ up at the MVCCOH. "They can just come into the center and register and wc^ll box up their food and have it ready for them when they come back." she said. The preliminary transit schedule for Thursdays, starting Dec. 15. is as follows: • 7 - 7:10 am., transit arrives in Nashville • 7:20 - 7:30 am., pickup at Maple Valley Arms apts.. followed by stops at Nashville Park apes, and the MVCCOH. The transit will also pick up those who phone in requests for a ride at that time. • 8 - 8:15 am., arrive at Pennock Hospital in Hastings • 9:30 am., return to Nashville • 9:30 -11:30 am., the transit will be in Nashville to provide transportation in and around the village for grocery shopping, med­ ical appointments, the Commission on Aging meals sites, etc. •11:30 am., transit leaves for Hastings fqr slops at the Secretary of State. Pennock, shopping, etc. • 1:30 p.m., transit returns to Nashville to provide local transportation until 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. return to Hastings "The early morning run is primarily for those who need to get to Pennock for early, fasting blood work. Also, there may be an opportunity for those who live in Hastings and work in Nashville to ride the transit because we'll be running pretty close to the 7:30 to 3:30 shift," said Bleam. There are student and senior citizen rates available in addition regular price fares. Pre­ paid bus passes, may also be available. As an introductory offer for Nashville riders, the first five rides are free by calling the MVC­ COH (517) 852-0664 or Barry County Transit (269) 948-8098. There are two large displays of antique toys with a working train set for visitors to enjoy. The toy displays this year are by. Clarence Rahn. Sheri Pattterson. Victor Griffeth, Herbert Moore and Charlotte Finkbeinder. Outside in the historical park there are fresh cut Christmas trees, from a nearby tree farm and family horse-drawn rides that tour the mill property. The trees that are for sale, are a fund-raiser for the historical park, fami­ lies receive a free family horse drawn ride as a thank you tor their purchase. There is no sdmission charge during "Ifi Christmas at the Mill." All the proceeds from trees and photos go to the continuance of the park. This years featured musical guests will be the Veenstra Family Singers, with holiday music. The Miller’s Wife Store will be stocked with apple butter, peach butter, fresh ground cornmeal, hand made highly scented candles, along with holiday gift antiques and col­ lectibles. Owen and Carleen Sabin are celebrating 27 years of their family owning this historical park and eight years of "It's Christmas at the Mill." "It was my husband’s idea to be open for Christmas. He thought that it would be a nice addition to our calendar of events for the year.” Carleen said. “It is so beautiful here, especially at Christmas, and we so much enjoy visiting with all our guests. I am glad we decided to do it.” The remaining dates for the ‘‘Christmas at the Mill" celebrations are the weekends of Dec. 3 and 4.10 and 11 and 17 and 18. All are planned for noon to 5 p.m. both days. The old mill is located midway between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo in the heart of Yankee Springs Township, just two miles north of Yankee Springs (Gun Lake) State Park on Briggs Road. Call 269-795-7530 or visit www.BowensMills.com •Jeromy Dobbin, Jessi Doxtader, Desirae Dunklee. Gabraelle Eaton. Dakota Elzinga. Joshua Endsley. "Chelsea Falconer. Rebecca Fish, Sarah Ganger. "Patricia Garber. Omar Gomez. Brittaney Gray, Zackary Hammond. Tara Harding. "Emily Han, "Veronica Hayden. Anthony Heath "Grant Heide. Jeremy Heinrich, "Megan Herbstre.’h, William Hildreth. "Hannah Hodges, Shauna Hoffman. Devan House. Micah Huver, "Jonathon Kalmink. "Nathan Kam. Katie Kaufman, "Eric Kendall. Amandz Kfet, "Ashlie Kinney. •Jessica Kloosi Krammin, Jennifer Casey Martin. Kevin •Steven Maurer, Nathaniel McComb, randon McConnon. Devin McKee, Sean McKeough. "Ryan McPhail, "Christopher Menncil, •Tatton Miller, Krista Miller. Jennifer Minnich. Brittany Morgan, •Kevin Osterink. •Christopher Parker, Jake Partridge. Nicholas Peterson. "Alexandria Pierce, Sydney Pierce. •Kayla Pohl. "Jessica Quillen. Tricia Rancour. Alex Randall. Beau Reaser, Cody Redman. Nathanial Rhoades. Haylee Rhodes. Andrew Rodd, "Jacob Rogers, Samantha Roofstra. Christopher Rugg, Rogelio Salazar, "Tauten Schils. "Katie Secord, John Shakespeare, Amanda Shaw, Will Simmons, "Taylor Simpson, Mitchell Singleterry, "Amber Slagel. William Sprague. Sabrina Stellema. "Morgan Stowe, Paul Stutzman, Shelby Sweeney, Jordan Swinkunas. Cody Timm. Michael Trumbull. Alexa Tyson, Jessica Ulrich, *Natalie Van Denack. Conrad VanderMel, "Meghan VanZyl. "Kayla Vogel. "Alicia Wheeler. •Aimee Wiker, Brittaney Wilkins and Hailey Zalewski. Sixth-graders Joshua Allerding, Hannah Alspaugh, Hannah Anderson. Alexis Arens, Nicholas Ashcraft. "Stacey Baker, Lance Blankenship, Daniel Buehler. Katherine Bums, Lauren Bush. Maria Cera. Katherine Coenen. Jacob Comer. "Anna Cooley, Hayden Cousineau. Jordan Cranmore, Victoria Cybulski, "Jessie DeDecker. "Megan Denny, Sara Densberger, Kaitlyn DeVries. Adam Donovan, "Michael Doran, Ivy Edinger. Kevin Eicher. Brooke Endsley. Steven Endsley. Beretta Fisher. Brooke Furlong, "Keith Garber. •Kayla Gorodenski, "Brian Graybill, Simion Guenther. "Marie Gutgsell. Christopher Ham. Alaura Haueter, Maicee Herrington. Alexis Hickey, Bethany Hicks, Megan Hildebrant, Rachel Hunt. Jennifer Jarman. Courtney Jenkins-Bonner, Brandon Johnson. Tessa Johnson. Lena Jordan. Heather Jozwik. Michael Kaczmarczyk. "Adam Keeler, Alexis Kelly. "Kathryn Kesler. Casey Kidder. Rachael Kingsbury, Alice Kinney. Lauren Kirwin. Mitchell Kolanowski. Joseph Krebs. Shelby Kubek. "Bret Lawrence. Robert Leedy. Morgan Leep. Mackenzie Lewis, "Joseph Longstreet. Emily Macqueen. Cass idee Martin. Jason McClurkin, "Dallas McKay, Dylan McKee. Laken Meade, Megan Miller. Rebecca Miller Joshua Moore. "Kimberly Morris. Courtney Morse, Ashley Musculus, "Jenna Nedbalek, Jeremy Nichols. Dominique Nolff, Jason Norman. Amber Nurenberg. Ashley Nuremberg. Halie Owen. Mitchell Owen. John Parker. Janclle Pifer. Johna Pishko. Rebecca Ponsetto. "Paige Prater. Michaela Prevost. Zachary Price. "Tristan Rabe. Kevin Rice, Erika Rozell, Farrah Salazar. Jennifer Sanders. Joshua Scobey. Olivia Shade. Cory Shaver. "Danielle Sherman. Ashley Shuster. "Hannah Smith, Kimberly Smith. Angela Smith. Jacob Steidle. Tyler Stolicker, Kali Straube, Ryan Teunessen, Samantha Thompson. "Sarah Thornburgh. Erika Thornton. Dylan Thurman, Shane Tossava, Meg Travis. Ken VanBelkum. Anthony Veltre. Le’Titia Vickery. Haley Wagner. Brittany Welch. Chase Williams. Jordin Willson and Caitiyn Woodmansee. • indicates 4.0 grade point average A horse-drawn sleigh ride is a popular attraction at the “Christmas at the Mill" cele­ brations weekend until Christmas. Christmas toy displays will be included in the decor inside the Gathering Place at Bowens Mills. FORUM, continued from previous page secondary schools are now in a minority He explained that junior high schools emerged after the end of World War U. Eckhart said that as people realized the need for more than an eighth grade education, the junior high schools were developed as a tran­ sition from elementary school and a prepara­ tion for high school. In comparison middle schools began to emerge 25 years ago, and were seen not as a preparation for high school but as a way to met the special social and academic needs of young adolescents. Eckhart explained that middle schools exist in a variety of configu­ rations and include grades 5-8. Eckhart said that Maple Valley is consider­ ing the change to a middle school, separate from the high school because in recent years parents have begun expressing their concerns over having seventh and eighth grade stu­ dents share the same facilities as high school students and a middle school would be designed to meet the social and academic needs of sixth to eighth grade students. He concluded by saying that while studies provide no conclusive evidence that middle schools provide stronger academics than jun­ ior high schools, there is evidence that middle schools are better equipped to meet the social and developmental need* of young adoles­ cents. Brian DeSoto, a consultant from Paxton/Patterson, a firm which markets a computer lab-based career exploration cur­ riculum for elementary through high schoolaged students gave an approximately 20 minute presentation of how his company's products could be used in a middle school. After his presentation. Kramer fielded questions from the audience, most of which centered on academics, how the proposed middle school would be separated from the high school and how it would be funded. In short. Kramer said that the curriculum presented by DeSoto, should the district decide to buy into the program would be used only be used one hour a day. the rest of the time students would attend their regular math, language arts, science, social studies and other classes. He also noted that the district's MEAP scores have indicated that Maple Valley students, across all grade levels need to improve their writing skills, the district has adopted a new strategy to incorporate teach­ ing writing skills across the entire curriculum. Kramer said the board would decide at its regular meeting, scheduled for 7 p.m. Jan. 8, whether or not to put the bond issue to sup­ port the proposed changes before the voters during the regular 2006 school election. He said they are contemplating asking to either renew the entire six-mill levy approved by voters for school expansion and improve­ ments in 1998. or renewing it at its current rolled-back rate. He emphasized that, since bond money can not be used for operating costs, the board is committed to the idea that no changes will be made unless they can fit into the district’s cur­ rent operations budget. Kramer added that because of that commitment, the district is not looking al building a separate middle school, cut rather a way to divide the current facility, possibility adding new classrooms, while using :he same physical plant for both the high school and the middle school In closing, Kramer invited everyone to attend next month’s community forum on high school restructuring *vhich will be held al 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1?. in the high school cafeteria. Local youth earns spot in PPK finals Ryan Snyder of Hastings has earned the chance to participate in the state punt. pass, and kick finals at Ford Field in Detroit during half-time of the Lions' game Dec. 4 against the Minnesota Vikings. 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Adam Paul McNeil Martell Louis Dear Three teens, 1 juvenile arrested in Caledonia burglary CALEDONIA — Four men have been arrested for breaking into a storage unit in Caledonia Township Nov. 18. Kent County sheriff's deputies in Caledonia Township deputies were alerted to a crime in progress after a citizen called informing the dispatch operator that four subjects were observed climbing over a chain link fence onto the property of the Whitneyville South Storage, at 6950 Whitneyvilfe Ave. SE Deputy Tim VanHouten arrived in the area and parked a distance away until additional units arrived. Watching the area, he observed four subjects cutting off padlocks to a number of storage units. With additional units on site and a key holder to unlock the front gate, deputies entered the storage unit complex searching for the suspects. After a fool chase, officers were able to take all four into custody in the 8400 block of Keiser Street SE Three young adults and one juvenile were arrested. One 18 year old was ■ brother to the 16-year-oid arrested. The juvenile suspect was taken to the Juvenile Detention Center and the others were lodged al the Kent County Correctional Facility. One 19-year-old was from Wyoming, one 18-year-old was from Grand Rapids, and the brothers were from Wyoming. Martell Louis Dear, 18, Ryan Joseph Seaman, 19, and Adam Paul McNeil, 18, were arraigned Monday in 63rd District Court Cascade on felony breaking and entering charges. They each received a $20,000 cash/surety bond and have a preliminary court date set for 9 a.m. Dec. 5. A vehicle the four arrived in was located and impounded as evidence. Hastings man arrested in domestic assault complaint HASTINGS — Hastings police officers arrested a 37-year-old Hastings man in a complaint of domestic assault after respond­ ing to a residence in the 400 block of W. Marshall Street Nov. 15. The 6:50 p.m. complaint was called into Barry County Central Dispatch after the man returned home from hunting, appar­ ently intoxicated and was agitated with the 30-year-old victim. He allegedly grabbed her around the throat and struck her with a remote control in the back. Officers arrested Harold Uptgraft. without incident and lodged him at the Barry County jail on charges of domestic assault. The Barry County Victims Advocate wvice was requested and called to the scene. Alcohol is believed to have been a factor in the assault. One arrest made in series of local car break-ins HASTINGS — Hastings Police officers are- investigating a series a car break-ins throughout the city that occurre during the early morning hours Tuesday. A 19-year-old Hastings man was arrested is lodged at the Barry County Jail waiting arraignment Police believe that there are other suspect* who remaia al large. a | j j The initial complain’, was called in at 4:37 a.m. in the 700 block or Barfield Drive; The suspects took stereos, CDs and mis­ cellaneous items of value from the cars. A Barry County Sheriff’s deputy in the area stopped a suspect vehicle a witness had observed shortly after 6 a.m. Hastings officers then responded and located several items that had Seen ’aken from the break-ins. Hastings man arrested in assault of 2 victims HASTINGS — A 39-year-old man was arrested Nov. 19 after Hastings officers were called to a residence in the 300 block of East Bond Street to handle a compaint of an assault. Officers responding at 1.30 a.m. met with the 22-year-old victim, who told officers be te»d be?® assaulted by a family mem­ ber at a residence in the 630 block of South Hanover Street The victim’s 20-year-old wife had been assaulted as well by a dif­ ferent family member. Both victims showed signs of injury and told officers that a verbal dispute escaisted into use of physical force. Officers made contact with one of the suspects and placed him under arrest on charges of domestic as<*ulL Daniel Wright, -------------------------------------------------------------- District -----------------------------------------------------------39, from Hastings, was taken into custody and lodged at the Barry County Jail without incident Charges are pending .igainst (City of Hastings) another suspect involved in the assault of the victims wife. . Don Nevins, 512 W. State Street, Hastings. Mich. 49058, phone (269) 948-8782. Alcohol is believed to have been a factor in the dispute. (know Your County Commissioners District No. 2 (Thomapple Twp. & Irving Twp., Prec. 2) James French, 171 Hunters Trail Court Middleville, Mich. 49333, phone (269) 795-9783. District No. 3 Battie Creek man charged with child endangerment (Rutland Charter Twp. Hope Twp. & small area of Barry Twp.) Sandra L James, 1388 Nissaki, Hastings. Mich 49058. phone (269) 945-9402. District No. 4 (Carlton Twp., Hastings Charter Twp., Irving Twp. Prec. 1 & a small portion of Woodland Twp.) Howard *Hoof Gibson, 1614 N M-43 Hwy.. Hastings. Mich. 49058, phone (269) 948-8325 BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP - Michigan State Police arrested a Battle Creek man Nov. 12 on charges of operating a vehicle under the influence, driving on a revoked driver’s license and child endangerment Troopers stopped Michael Thomas Smith, 45. on Dowling Road near Cedar Creek Road when they observed him swerving across the center line on several occassions. Smith was found to be intoxicated at more than twice the legal limit Two female juveniles were riding in the car with Smith at the time of his arrest. Smith was arrested and lodged in the Barry County Jail. District No. 5 (Maple Grove Twp., Castleton Twp. and most of Woo land Twp.) Michael Callton. 307 N. Main. Nashville. Meh. 49073. phone (517) 852-2070. Troopers investigate theft of cash at gas station District No. 6 (Orangeville Two. & Yankee Springs Twp.) Clare Tripp, 11776 English Court. Shelbyville. Meh. 49344, phone (269) 872-7474. District No. 7 WOODLAND - Troopers from the Michigan Stale Police post in Hastings are investigating the theft of approximately 511.000 in cash from the Woodland Marathon gas station. A possible suspect has been identified and the investigation is continuing. No arrrests have been made as yet. (Assyria Twp., Baltimore Twp. & Johnstown Twp.) Thomas J. Wing. 15335 Wing Road. Bellevue. Ml 49021, phone (269) 660-0498 District No. 8 Stolen dirt bike reported in Assyria Township (Prairieville Twp. & most of Barry Twp.) Wayne H. Adams, 4665 E. Orchard Rd, Delton, Mich. 49046, phone (269) 623-2457. County Administrator Michael C. Brown, phone (269) 946-4891. tax (269) 948-4884 ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP - Troopers from the Michigan State Police post in Hastings are investigating a break-in on Keyes Road in Asyria Township. Reported taken in the theft was a yellow Suzuki dirt bike valued at $1,200, $8.75 in change, a Limited Edition Collector’s Map and 20 duck decoys. The theft is believed to have taken place between Nov. 8 and Nov. 10. Troopers are asking that anyone with information about the brea’c-in contact them at 948-8283 or call Silent Observer at 800­ 310-9031. Troopers arrest fugitive at area mobile home park J Stocks J Bonds J Mutual Funds iJ IRA's JCDs Marti D. Christensen, AAMS 421W. Woodawn Aw. Hutingx, Ml 49058 (269) 9453553 or tot frat (800) 288-5220 Edward Jones CARLTON TOWNSHIP - Melissa Trumbul. 31. was arrested by troopers from the Hastings Michigan Stale Police Post Nov. 10. The arrest on fugitive warrants was made at Merlino’s Trailer Park on Barber Road and Trumbul was lodged in the Barry County Jail on three Barry County bench warrants charging her with contempt of court. Car in local custody believed part of murder probe HASTINGS — Deputies from the Barry County Sheriff’s Department have taken custody of a vehicle stored at Go Go’s Auto Parts on Kingsbury Road and arc processing it through their crime lab. However, when contacted, a sheriff’s department spokesman denied any knowledge of the vehicle or the ongoing investi­ gation. The vehicle in question is reported to be linked to a murder in Lakeview County north of Grand Rapids. A spokesperson at Go Go’s said the vehicle was taken by deputies from the Sheriff’s Department but it isn’t known what has transpired since. Detective Sgt. Sally Wolter of the Lakeview Michigan State Police Post was unavailable for comment at press time. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 24, 2005 - Page 19 Charlotte wins rematch against Vikes in semifinals by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The small dome which houses Charlotte High School’s gymnasium was not kind to the five teams involved in last week’s Class B district basketball tournament which don't play there on a regular basis. Visitors couldn’t find a way to put the ball in the basket in the first quarter. Even though they had played there and won just over a week prior to Wednesday’s district semifinal, the Vikings had the same problem as the girls’ from Allegan, Delton Kellogg* Hastings, and Thomapple Kellogg. “We had a lot of ups and downs this year." said Lakewood head coach Kale Prominski. “A lot of heartbreakers, that hurt a lot. I per­ sonally, and the girls, wanted that district championship more than anything. We’d been talking about it since the middle of the season when we had more losses than wins and we knew we shouldn’t. It was a heartbreaker.’’ Charlotte raced exit to a 14-6 lead in the first quarter against Lakewood, and went on to a 49-43 victory in the district semifinals. That made 27 points for the Orioles in their first two first quarter performances last week. The otner five teams in the district scored a total of 23 points combined in the first quar­ ters of the first four district contests. Wednesday night’s semifinal was more about what the Orioles could do than what ths Vikings couldn't. Charlotte hit nine three’s on the night, including four consecutive to turn a a 4-2 Lakewood lead early in the first quarter into a 14-6 Oriole advantage by the end of the period The Orioles also used a solid zone defense to slow down the Viking attack. Senior Lauren Patrick hit three three’s in the first half for Charlotte, and finished with 11 points. Junior guard Brittany Robinette hit fair three’s on the night, and led all scorers with 23 points. The Viking defense tightened up in the sec­ ond quarter. Help was quicker to come on Robinette as she penetrated towards the bas­ ket. which made it tougher for her to kick the ball out to open teammates. It took a three by Patrick with 17 seconds left to tie the game at 20 heading into the locker room. Robinette only had three points al the half. She had five more in the first three minutes of the second half, as Charlotte built a 28-22 advantage. “(Robinette) looked like she had the night of her life." said Prominski. “but I’m sure she’s had better games than that." It wasn't until late in the third quartei that the Lakewood offense really got on track, picking apart the Oriole zone The Vikings slowly fought back into the game as senior guard Stevie Spetoskey became more aggressive on the offensive end. as did her teammates senior Chelsea Brehm and junior Amy Joostbems around the basket Spetoskey led Lakewood with 15 points on the night, while Joostbems added ten. Brehm and junior guard Sylvia Welch added eight points each. Robinette wouldn’t let the Orioles lose their lead. Spetoskey pulled the Vikings to within one point. 32-31 with 1:02 to play in the third quarter, but Robinette made a hard drive to the basket and squeezed between a pair of defenders for two points with 40 seconds left in the third then added her fourth three-point­ er with 17 seconds left to put her team back up by six. The Vikings kept going to Joostbems and Brehm in the paint in the fourth quarter. The two combined for ten of the Vikings 11 fourth quarter points before Brehm had to leave the floor with tears in her eyes with just over a minute to play after picking up her fifth foul. A nice move in the post and an offensive rebound put back by Joostbems pulled the Vikings to within 42-40 with 2:40 to play. Charlotte hit seven of its nine free throw attempts the rest of the way to hold on for the win. The Vikings finish the year with a 7-13 record. Charlotte took on Hastings in the dis­ trict championship game Friday night. Lakewood junior Amy Joostbems works the ball around the perimeter of the Oriole defense under pressure from Oriole junior Karty Caudell, in second half Wednesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxons can’t take advantage of the Orioles’ foul trouble in district championship game Lakewood senior point guard Stevie Spetoskey spins away from trouble as Charlotte senior Katie Wright reaches in for the basketball in the first half of last Wednesday's district semifinal contest. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings took hard fought victories in each of the first two rounds of the Class B district tournament last week in Charlotte. The host Orioles showed their own resolve, fighting off the Saxons in the second half for a 68-45 win in the district championship game Friday night. With 5:39 left to play in the third quarter, Saxon senior Jodi Jolley stepped to the free throw line and drained a pair of foul shots to pull the Saxons wirhm six points at 33-27. Hastings had trailed by as many as 11 points, late in the first half. “•* l^n-‘ffiore*signifieantztte!V<the for Jolley, which contributed* to her game high scoring total of 16, was whefthe whistle was on to send her to the line.* Oriole starter Lauren Patrick. Patrick had to go to the bench with four fouls. Fellow starters Brittany Robinette and Katie Wright were already sitting with four fouls. The Saxons couldn't take advantage. When the Oriole starters returned to the floor at the beginning of the fourth quarter, the team’s lead had. actually grown to 12 points. Two buckets by Dana Shilling were all the Saxons could muster the rest of the third quar­ ter. while seniors Karly Caudell and Shelby Shoemaker came up big for Charlotte. Caudell had 11 points in the first half, fill­ ing in for Robinette who was in foul trouble, and added three more points on a long jumper a minute after Jolley’s free throws made it a six-point game. Another long jumper, by Eldred, made it 38-27 in favor of the Orioles with 3:39 left in the third quarter. The Saxons just couldn’t get any offense going. The Saxons finally found their scoring Mouth MMeafcpth qumer. '.Hag wk, in seven oh a three by Shilling, but by then Robinette. Patrick, and Wright were back in the game looking to make up for lost time. None of the three fouled out of the game. Robinette, who sat most of the second quarter and third quarters in foul trouble scored ten of her 13 points in the fourth quar­ ter. Eldred and Wright both finished with ten points for the Orioles. Shoemaker tossed in 15 points to lead her team. Snow has started coming down, but still time for last look at fall That was die fastest fall I can remember. Maybe ! just don’t remember any other ones. It seems like only yesterday I was traipsing across the grass at Orchard Hills Golf Course getting my first glimpse of the Saxons. Lions, and Panthers tapping their golf balls around the course spinning around when ever I heard someone yell fore. Now the only white stuff falling out of the sky is snow. Mother Nature did amazingly well this fall. I’m still covering Caledonia in the state football playoffs, and there hasn’t even been a single day where you absolutely, positive­ ly needed to have socks on yet. It doesn’t matter what the weather is outside, the state finals are at Furd Field this year. The area gridders should be happy the Scots don’t call Barry County home, a few spots would have been filled up by the boys in purple and gold. The Barry County lunch last week was a smashing success once again. Pictures were taken at Hastings High School, and then the 80-plus first team honorees were treated to lunch at Arby’s thanks to J-Ad and the oven mitt himself. I wanted to make a special mention here of three special athletes, LJcewood’s Stevie Spetoskey, and Thomapple Kellogg's Jessica Flaska and Chaney Robinson. This is my fourth year in this position, so the kids that were freshmen when I started the job are now seniors. Spetoskey. Flaska. and Robinson have been members of the All­ Barry County teams in their respective fall sports all four seasons. Flaska and Spetoskey in girls’ basketball, and Robinson in cross country. They are the only three out of this batch of seniors to do so. Flaska and Spetoskey were second team members their freshmen year, and haven’t been slowed down since. Robinson was on the first team her freshman and sophomore seasons, and a second team member as a junior. Robinson hasn’t ever been the Trojans top harrier, but she’s been pretty close to second every season. As a freshman it looked like she was going to be an awesome distance run­ ner. Things did turn out pretty well for her on the cross country courses, but its been just as entertaining watching her turn into one of the best sprinters in the area. Flaska and Spetoskey have not only been talented ball players since their freshmen sea­ sons, they were almost ready to be team leaders the first time they stepped on the floor at the varsity level. It’s been great to sec their up’s (district titles. Flaska’s scoring records. Stevie's all out hustle game in and game out) and down’s (last week’s district semifinals) over the last four years. Speaking of all out hustle, I know I didn’t do very well on my district picks last week. In fact. J had Spetoskey and Flaska fighting it out in the finals in my bracket. It turned out to be the Saxons and Orioles playing for the title. Charlotte earned the regional berth, but I wanted to congratulate Saxon coach Tina Poirier on getting her first post-season wins and the Saxon players for the way they gave everything they had all week long. It didn’t make it into the basketball story, so I had to leave room for it here, my play of the tournament. Saxon senior guard Natalie Pennington had an awesome game in the semi’s pouring in 23 points against the Trojans. It wasn't anything she did in that game. With 16.5 seconds to go. Pennington hit the second of two foul shots to pull her team to within eight points late in the first half of Friday’s district final with Charlotte. The Orioles’ coach sent his star point guard back (Brittany Robinette) into the game, with two fouls, hoping to get the last basket before the half. It was no surprise Robinette tried to drive to the bucket. Pennington stepped in front and took the charge. Robinette had to go back to the bench with three fouls, then picked up her fourth early on in the third quarter. Things didn’t work out the way the Saxons would have hoped, but way to move your feet and get to the spot Natalie. I love defense. Hastings senior point guard Kati Dakin fights to pull the ball away from the Orioles Gracwe Parker in the fisr half. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Orioles closed out the game by hitting nine of their ten free throw attempts over the final three minutes. It had been a tight game in the early going. Shilling took a loose ball in the lane and laid it up and in to tie the game at 11 with a minute left in the first quarter. The ball Was loose in the lane however because teammate Kati Dakin had been tripped up as she tried to drive into the paint Her head hit the floor and she had to head off to the locker room to have a hole patched up. Dakin had been hustling all over the floor, and the Orioles scored the game’s next seven points. Charlotte led the rest of the way. Dakin did return to the ball game later on in the second quarter, she and classmate Abbey McKeough each finished the night with four points. Shilling scored 12 points for Hastings, and Pennington added seven. District Semifinal Saxon senior guard Natalie Pennington races towards the hoop as the Orioles Lauren Patrick chases her down in the first half of Friday night’s district championship game. (Photo by Perry Hardin) It was obvious from the first second Wednesday night that neither the Trojans or Saxons wanted their season to end in the Class B District semifinals. Even the opening tip was a major conflict. The ball went up into the air and came down to the floor as both Trojan senior Jessica Flaska and Hastings senior .’odi Jolley pounced on it. They wrestled on the floor for a few seconds before the referee decided just to try the whole thing over again. After one-point decisions in each team's favor on their home court during the O-K Gold Conference season, the Hastings Saxons won the tie breaker with the Thomapple Kellogg Trojans at Charlotte High School. Saxon senior guard Natalie Pennington had a huge night, pouring in 23 points, to lead her team to a 49-38 victory. Pennington had been a solid defender and good shooter for the Saxons all season, but she took the offense into her own hands on a number of occasions driving to the basket for easy points and earning trips to the free throw See SAXONS, page 24 �p°a« 20 - Thursday. November 24.2005 - The Hastings Banner Barry County football teams moved closer in ‘05 Parity seemed to be the thing in Barry County this season. The Trojans and Lions were play-off teams once again, but neither got past die first game of the play-offs. Lakewood was where it has been the last couple seasons, fighting to the bitter end com­ ing up just short of the play-offs. Delton managed two wins, and Hastings one but showed major improvement under first-year head coach Fred Rademacher. The Saxons defeated Wyoming Park, a team that reached the play-offs after playing in the weaker O-K Blue Conference, and played their best game they’d ever played against Middleville. In fact the Saxons did just as well against O-K Gold Conference rival Caledonia, who will be playing in the Division 3 state finals Saturday against Haslett, as teams from Ionia. Cadillac, and Bloomfield Hills Lahser have in the play-offs. TK and Hamilton were the only two teams to beat Caledonia this season. Hamilton scored on a fourth down pass in the final sec­ onds then made good on the two-point con­ version to beat the Scots by one. TK topped the Scots by two. after eight Caledonia fum­ bles. A field goal attempt by the Scots sailed just wide to the left in the final seconds to win that one. TK might be able to say they beat the state champs after this weekend. Lakewood might be able to say they played the state champs. That just shows what kind of talent the area’s teams were up against. CalcdorJa from the O-K Gold meets Haslett from the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 for the Division 3 state championship. First Team (Offense) Quarterback Matt Gordenecr. Mapk Valley: The 6-3. 175 lb. quarterback didn’t throw the ball a lot this fall, but when he did lots of good things happened. He completed 5O-percent of his passes for 411 yards and ten touchdowns, against six interceptions. Running back Levi Andler, Maple Valley: A first team all-SMAA (South) performer, Andler rushed the ball 102 times for 727 yards in his senior season. He also caught two passes for 50 yards, scored five touchdowns, and made 37 tackles in his time on the other side of the ball. Matt Donnini, Hastings: A bruising run­ ner, he amassed 1122 yards on 181 carries and scored ten touchdowns for the Saxons this fall. He was named first team all-conference in the O-K Gold, was named the team's MVP. set a school record rushing for 314 yards against Wyoming Park, nude 54 tackles as a linebacker, and did the punting for the Saxons. • Ben Ybema, Middleville: The county’s leading rusher, at times he was the TK offense, carrying the ball 227 times for 1484 yards and 19 touchdowns. For his career he carried the ball 406 times for 2705 yards and 31 touchdowns. He earned all-conference honors in the O-K Gold this season for the second lime. Wide Receiver Adam Lamphere, Maple Valley: Lamphere also would have been a fine choice at running back or in the defensive backfield. He caught 13 balls for 274 yards this season, and ran the ball 73 limes for 616. He scored 12 touchdowns on the season, including one on an interception return. He had three inter­ ceptions on the season, six pass break ups. and 38 tackles. Troy Rock, Middleville: The fastest Trojan, according to head coach Tim Penfield. Rock, as a flanker and kicker for TK, scored 78 points including a 45-yard field goal. He rushed the ball 45 times for 605 yards and eight touchdowns. Tight End Chris Timmerman, Hastings: A senior, Timmerman was a tight end in the Saxons running offense. He still managed to catch 11 balls for 62 yards Riad a touchdown, while never losing his touch as a very good blocker. Timmerman also started at outside linebacker for the Saxons. Offensive Line Mark Andler, Maple Valley: Maple Valley’s senior right tackle made sure the men holding the ball behind him were safe all sea­ son long. Andler was a big part of ths Lions rushing lhe ball for 2.423 yards this season, a feat they accomplished despite facing seven play-off teams during the couise of the year. Cody Dupont, Lakewood: Dupont was a very good lineman for the Vikings all season long, as they ran things out of the wing-T for­ mation. Dupont was also a very grod defen­ sive lineman, finishing the year with 49 tack­ les. three sacks, and six tackles for loss. Travis Farris, Middleville: One of two Trojan offensive linemen who was named first team all-conference in lhe O-K Gold this tall. Farris played guard in his sophomore season. At 5-10 245 pounds, he led the Trojans in pancake blocks this year. Drew Kersjes, Maple Valley: Kersjes. a senior this fall, finished off his third year as a starter along the Lion front lines. At 5-10.230 pounds, he was solid at left tackle for Maple Valley, and even returned a fumble -36 yards for a touchdown. Mike Munjoy, Middleville: Munjoy start­ ed on the Trojan offensive line for the second straight season. A 6-2. 225-pound senior cen­ ter. Munjoy was named an all-conference player in lhe O-K Gold Conference this sea­ son. Kicker Levi Phelps, Lakewood: A former soccer player at Lakewood. Phelps found his way to the football field and connected on 13 of his 20 extra-point attempts. The 2G05 All-Barry County football first team offense. Team members are (front from left) Travis Fams (Middlevine), Troy Rock (Middleville). Chris Timmerman (Hastings), Matt Donnini (Hastings), Levi Phelps (Lakewood), Cody Dupont (Lakewood), (back) Mike Munjoy (Middleville). Ben Ybema (Middleville), Matt Gordeneer (Maple Valley), Adam Lamphere (Maple Valley). Mark Andler (Maple Valley), Levi Andler (Maple Valley), and Drew Kersjes (Mania Valley). 32 tackles, including 17 for loss, and a fumble recovery for the Lions. He also saw some time at center on lhe other side of the ball. Adam Fyan, Lakewood: Fyan was a steady defensive and offensive lineman for lhe Vikings this year. He was third on his team with 56 tackles, and also had two and a half sacks. He also forced a fumble and recov­ ered two this year. Linebacker Mitch Fisher, Middleville: A 5-11. 195pound. senior who was always around the football for TK. He led the team in tackles with 8.5 per game and also had one intercep­ tion and four fumble recoveries. He was named first team all-conference in the O-K Gold this year. Jarred Goris, Maple Valley: A 5-9, 180pound junior, Goris was the Lions' leading tackler this year, bringing ball carriers down 64 times. He also started at an offensive guard position for Maple Valley. Garrett Harris, Hastings: A sophomore linebacker frw the Saxons, he recorded 96 total tackles this season, forced two fumbles and recovered three while also intercepting one pass. He was honorable mention in the O­ K Gold this fall and was a two-way starter (running back). Eddie Phillips, Lakewood: Phillips was ’he leading rusher and the second leading lacklei for the Vikings in his senior season. He had 65 tackles on the year. On offense, he rushed lhe ball 110 times for 707 yards and 14 touchdowns. Defensive Backs Scott Brown, Middleville: Brown started at strong safety for the Trojans and was one of the team’s captains. A senior, he stood 5-10 145-pounds but wasn’t afraid to come up and try and lay a licking on opposing ball carriers. Ashtin King, Hastings: The Saxons’ sen­ ior strong safety. King record 76 tackles on the season, picked up two fumbles and had one interception. A captain and a three-year starter he also rushed the ball on offense 78 times for 329 yards and seven touchdowns and caught six passes for 75 yards and »uoth- er score. Kyle Rowland, Lakewood: From his defensive backfield spot. Rowland had 60 tackles on the season, including a team high 38 solo stops. A former quarterback, be was also the team's top rusher and receiver. He ran the ball 151 times far. 1121 yards and caught 11 passes for 223, scoring ten touchdowns. Punter Matt Gam, MapU Valley: A senior. Garn averaged 33.11 yards per punt and also kicked off for the Lions. He also started along the defensive line and made 36 tackles and had one fumble recovery on the year. Second Team (Offense) Quarterback Jesse Martin, Lakewood: Martin com­ pleted 25 of his 67 pass attempts for the Vikings this fall, which was good for 348 yards. He also threw four touchdown passes. See FOOTBALL, next page First Team (Defense) Defensive Line Micah Coplin, Maple Valley: Playing along lhe defensive front, Coplin was second on the Lions’ team with 54 tackles. He also had a pair of fumble recoveries in this his jun­ ior season. He also played offensive guard for Maple Valley. Kyle Ferris, Delton Kellogg: Fems, a sen­ ior. was named all-KVA for the second time this season. He registered 55 tackles for the Panthers and also had three sacks this fall. Keith Lackscheide, Maple Valley: Lackscheide was named first team all-SMAA (South) at the end of his senior season. 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We Can Help! mhmhce-consolidate-uni ttfoftAELAND Ut MORTGAGE Your best Interest is our Goal �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 24. 2005 - Page 21 All-county soccer squads filled with new faces Barry County’s soccer community shrunk by one team this fall, when Maple Valley decided that there wasn’t enough interest in the sport to continue on with the team. That was good news for the Lion boys’ cross country team, but bad news for soccer fans everywhere. The other four teams in Barry County con­ tinued on. A revamped Saxon team was solid in the O-K Gold Conference, as were the TK Trojans once again until some problems towards the end of the season Lakewood and Delton Kellogg struggled a bit this season with young teams. There was a lot of inexperience on the county’s soccer fields this fall, and it shows on the all-county teams. Last year 24 different players Tilled the all­ county first and second teams. Of those 24 names, only five arc on this seasons’ list. Alec Rice, Lakewood: Rice was once again named all conference first team and all district first team, in his senior season. Playing defense for most of his career at Lakewood he finished with six goals and ten assists. Sven Welk, Middleville: A sophomore midfielder. Wells had a big year for the Trojans. He showed a nose for the goal, scor­ ing nine goals and assisting teammates nine times. He earned first team all-district and first team all-conference honors this year. AU County Second Team Josh Bare, Hastings: A sophomore. Bare allowed less than two goals per game playing in goal for the Saxons. He made 182 saves this season, for the Saxons who finished the year with a 12-8-1 record. Matt Bouchard. Middleville: A sopho­ All County First Team more who played on the outside of the Trojan Josh Baird. Middlesilk: A senior. Baird defense all season long, and did an excellent was a first team all-O-K Gold Conference job. “Teams went at him must of tlx: time performer this fall for TK. One of the because he was a sophomore." said TK head Trojans’ captains, he finished the season with coach Christian Niles. "He really stepped four goals and six assists, while being named up" Andrew Dow, Lakewood: A junior at-large-all-district. Scott Blood, Middleville: Another Trojan defender. Dow was named all-CAAC-3 hon­ senior. Blood stepped in wherever the Trojans orable mention this year. He was part of the needed him this year and finished with five defensive unit that held league foes to the sec­ goals and four assists. He also sports a 4.07 ond lowest goals give up total ever at Lakewood. He was a team captain, who head grade point average which helped him earn academic all-state honors. coach Paul Gonzales called "a pleasure to Brandon Butzirus, Delton: Butzirus tied coach". Corey Humphrey. Middleville: An athlet­ a Delton school record in his senior season by scoring 21 goals. He also finished up a solid ic junior for the Trojans who did whatever TK career with II assists, and was named the needed him to. He scored four goals and had team's MVP as well as an all-KVA performer. four assists this season. He even helped out Dan Dimond. Hastings: A senior. Dimond on defense when he was asked. was named the Saxons' defensive player of David Kendall, Hastings: Kendall, a the year for his skills as a sweeper. He had sophomore, was one of the Saxons' team one goal and one assist this year, but was leaders this fall from his forward position. He more important for his leadership skills than finished the year with seven goals and three his scoring prowess. He was named O-K assists. Khola Methvin, Delton Kellogg: A soph­ Gold all-conference honorable mention. Druvis Gerrits, Middleville: One of the omore, Methvin was the Panthers’ second Trojans’ co-captains. lhe senior defender leading scorer with seven goals. He also had Gerritts finished the season with a pair of two assists on the season for DK. which fin­ goals. He was named to lhe O-K Gold All­ ished with a 4-14-1 record. Conference first team this season, as well as Kyle Root, Lakewood: A junior defender, who never quit for the Vikings this season, the at-large all-district team. Frankie Griffith. Middleville: Griffith whether it was clearing the ball out of the goal was a leader for the Trojan defense in his sen­ box or chasing down an opponent along the ior season. He was one of the team’s co-cap­ sideline. Root was often give the task of tains and finished the year with a goal and marking up other team's fastest forwards. two assists. His most important role was Stephen Tolger. Hastings: A sophomore clearing the ball away from lhe Trojan net. playing his second year on lhe varsity. Tolger which he did well enough to cam a spot on was one of the team's most dependable play­ (he all-diMfKt first team. — ers this year. He ended lhe year with three Travis Kirby, Hastings: A senior, he goals and 11 assists from his midfield posi­ stepped up midway through the season to tion. become the Saxons* second leading scorer. Justin VonDerhoff, Hastings: Hastings He finished the year with nine goals and five head coach Brian Roderick called assists, and was named an all-conference per­ VonDerhoff a dependable and dedicated play­ former in the O-K Gold and the Saxons' er for him this season. From his midfield offensive player of the year. position he scored five goals and dished out Brian Mckeough, Hastings: McKeough. three assists for Hastings. Ed Whitesei, Lakewood: Whitesei was a senior captain, was a dependable team leader and role model for the Saxons this sea­ valuable for the Vikings because of his abili­ son. who was named the team's MVP as well ty to play many positions, although the senior as gamering all-conference and all-district spent most of his time on defense. A team honors. He finished the season with 20 goals captain, coach Paul Gonzales said. "Ed was a and 18 assists. real bulldog on defense, which was our strong Max Myers. Hastings: Myers was named point this year." the Saxons* most improved player this sea­ Nick Wilke, Middleville: Another Trojan son. and earned all-conference honorable co-captain who had a solid season as a senior. mention accolades for that. A senior midfield­ Wilke had one goal and one assist this season. er. he finished the year with four goals and He was named O-K Gold Conference honor­ three assists. able mention. OPPORTUNITIES ... Staff Member: The Health & Wellness Center is looking for a Staff Member, working casual part-time, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., and approximately one weekend per month. The position will be working the desk. maintaining the workout floor, assisting members on the workout floor, opening ard closing the Fitness Center. Requires a high school diploma and fitness experience. Send resume to llicari@pennockhealth.com or Pennock Health Services, Human Resources, 1009 IV. Green St.. Hastings, Ml 49058 Or apply online at www.pennockheqlth, com Pennock Hospital offers a competitive compensation and benefit package for eligible positions. Pennock HPLTH^IIIVICU The 2005 All-Barry County boys' soccer first team. Team members are (front from left) Sven Wells (Middleville), Druvis Gerrits (Middleville). Travis Kirby (Hastings). Brian McKeough (Hastings). Dan Dimono (Hastings), Max Myers (Hastings), (back) Scott Blood (Middleville). Josh Baird (Middleville). Brandon Butzirus (Delton Kellogg), and Frankie Griffith (Middleville). Missing from photo is Lakewood's Alec Rice. FOOTBALL, continued from previous He averaged nearly five yank every time he tackles from his linebacker position for side of the football as well. On defense he took off with the ball. Lakewood, including 18 solo stops. He had knew how to hit and how to go after the foot­ Running back one sack this season, two tackles for loss, and ball in the air. He was also the Panthers lop Justin Keller, Lakewood: Keller was third a pass break up. rushing threat this year on offense. on the Vikings' list of all purpose yards this Chris Madill, Delton: A 5-9, 148-pound Punter season, behind Rowland and Phillips. He senior linebacker, Madill always had his nose Ross VanderMeer. Delton: A junior. rushed the ball for 468 yards, had nine yards around the football. He was one of the leaders VanderMeer did the punting for Delton this receiving, and returned punts, kicks, and of the Panther defense this year. season. Unfortunately for DK. VanderMeer interceptions for a total of 197 yards. He also Gabe O’Mara, Lakewood: O'Mara had a had lots of attempts. He averaged 28.7 yards had 16 tackles and two pass break ups in the big year for the Vikings, making 44 tackles per kick and had a long of 48 yards. Viking secondary. including one and a half sacks and four and a Andy Spencer. Delton: Spencer was a half tackles for loss. Playing both ways, he solid senior fullback for the Panthers this fall. also caught three passes for 42 yards. The 6-1. 182-pound senior had a big 55-yard Defensive Backs touchdown run to help the Panthers hold off Jason Blain, Middleville: Blain was Otsego for their first victory of the season. steady in the defensive backfield when he Wide Receiver played there for the Trojans. Quarterbacks Aaron Byler. Lakewood: Byler has the .almost always make good safety. Blain was size and skills to be a good receiver in the the man who made the Trojan offense mow Vikings* offense. He caught five passe* duw too. making rrre Ybema and Rock got their _ *‘ aft ftana Xftu? 2 ..*____ year for 62 yards and a touchdown As a hands on the football. He was also the defensive back he recorded 38 tackles, three Trojans' punter YMCA of Barry County sacks, and a pair of pass break ups. Andrew Gilbert, Middleville: Just a soph­ Basketball Standings Paul Diaz, Delton: Things were tough on omore. Gilbert found some time in the Trojan A League the Delton receivers this fall, as they switched secondary. He was als^ a dangerous kickBhir Landscaping.......................................1-0 througn quarterbacks and the offensive line rctumer for TK who will surely sec his role Nexicl ........................................................... 0-0 struggled to protect their passers. Diaz played expand in the coming seasons. Blame/ Stone .............................................0-0 hard all season long in his senior campaign. 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Dewey’s/Barry Auto ................................ .0-1 Offensive Line Steven Scoby, Delton: Another talented Flexfab........................................................... bl Derrick Brock, Middleville: A 6-2, 240- athlete who really excelled on the offensive pound senior. Brock helped the Trojan offense roll for much of the season. He was named honorable mention all-conference in the O-K Gold this season. Branden Curtis, Hastings: Curtis was the The Delton Kellogg Education Association senior leader of the Saxon offensive line A Executive Board would like to congratulate the which loved to blast off the line al the snap fa top-notch educators at Delton Kellogg Schools for a and lead the way for its running backs. Head N fantastic first quarter. The dedication and commitcoach Fred Rademacher called him a very good trap blocker. K ment you demonstrate daily is an inspiration to any Andy Ferris, Lakewood: Ferris, a 5-10 V and all who bear witness. 180-pound center, was a big part of why lhe Vikings were idle to average 6.5 yards per rush over the course of the season. Lakewood Thank you to all member* of ihc Drkixi Kellogg Fduotxm Amacutxin fix pulling togvtlier Air also managed over 277 yards per game on the mg these tough economic time* Your dedication. hc<h oervxtal and financul, to our profess*m ts com­ ground. mendable We would like to acknowledge the stcnfice* all member* irf the educational cixnmunty Andrew Rhoades, Hastings: Hastings haw had to make over the laM several year* You arc w hat is nght al* <x politic cducrtoim' head coach Fred Rademacher said that the In the wake of the most destructive humcane uca-vri m memory. you pulled together and cumsenior tackle Rhoades was his most consistent mated time and nxney io eixnmunibes in need Together w ith the DK Educatxxi AvtKUtxm. offensive lineman this season. Rhoades. 6-4. raised almost $1000 cash In addaxxi. member* like Jr Jim lloguboum ctxxdinaied efforts for a com 210, was named the Saxons most improved dove which was a crxnpetiUcxi amongst cietnentan grade lesvis Togrfher they raised a total uf player at the end of the season. $’’*<HO In addMxm. the elementary uhuul collected books and ended with a total of over 3010 Ix-mg donateu to the Ocean Springs Hcmentary school hhrary. a school devastated by Katnna Thanks Mr Octavio Romero, Delton: Just a sopho­ tiugohtxxn You are what ts right about public education more. Panther heavyweight had a great year at center for lhe struggling Panthers. He Bunk you to Mrs Mary Collier fix heiptng mcrra.se cultural Itteracy fix student* at lkix< xr Kelkigg should be back next year, trying to help DK High <)n October 25. *he kxl a gnxip uf 55 student* to the Shakespeare Festival m Mratfixd. Ontario fix the seventh year in a row' Uhik- there, student* attended a prxiduittxi of Thr Tempest A the Festival improve on its 2-7 record. YMCA BASKETBALL You are what is right about public education! Second Team (Defense) FREE! Rand McNally Road Adas when you spend $100 or more in our Service Dept Defensive Line Our Quality, World-Class Master Technicians work on most domestic & foreign vehicles sST DrEISBACH SfZ\ PONTIAC C3MC I 1-------------------------------------------- 1 Tta Eksm row £maaau t s tar tens * I Call 269-948-8000 Today! Mike Bekker, Hastings: A 6-1. 2215pound. defensive tackle, Bekker had 41 tack­ les for the Saxons this fall. He also had one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and a pair of sacks. Glen Brock. Middleville: Brock plugged the holes along the Trojan defensive line with his 6-2 225-pound frame and led the TK defensive linemen in tackles. A two-way starter, he was named honorable mention all­ conference in the O-K Gold as a senior. Josh Bursley. Maple Valley: Bursley had a busy year for the Lions. To go along with his 49 tackles on the season, he also played half the season as an offensive end. Alex Sadovski. Lakewood: Sadovski was fifth on the Vikings with 48 tackles and made a lot of big plays. He led the team with three and a half sacks, while making five total tack­ les for loss and forcing one fumble. Linebacker Lee Jackson. Lakewood: Jackson had 45 Theatre cxi the Avon Rner* Keep up the great w:xk Mr* Colber4 You an- what t* nght alxiut public cducatxm' Antxhcr fine high school faculty member, Mr* land Tower deserve* our thanks as *rf she and the Ikkon Kellogg Theatre Arts Chib just finis)rd up pn«Juclxm their latest theatrical extrasagarua double feature entaied Afixien Uerkmd and Anyhodv for Taa1 By providing a medium fix creative expression. Mrs Tower provide* a much-needed mn acadenm non athletic outlet far an increasingly larger group students Thank you Mrs Tower for the countless hour- and endless energy you gne to these students and the crxnmumtv You arc what is ngfu alxiui puNk. cducataxi' Tlw entire Dekcxi Kellogg fourth grade teas lung staff deserve* a pat <xt the hack and a heart-frit thank yuu I nder the directuxi of Tom Bvmm the* are. emer again planning a grade-ksel tnp to Mackinac Island This tnp ha* become a Hie of passage fur fourth grader* in Ih-hixi Even spang edu­ cates. parent*., and «adents bus and ferry to the island kx three day*, learning every wep of the wiy. Tlx- am>x;ni </ time t*«c teacher* and parent vuluntarrs pm mto planning and prejianng fix this excururm n mcrvdMr Thank you to lhe biurd cdurabun for axitinuaU, supporting this expenener and to Cindv Malou*-ck. Sha*u Valier. 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Two area teams earned the right to compete in the regional tournament, (.akewood in Division 2 and Maple Valley in Division 3. I^kewood's Aaron Hargett was the lone golfer to move beyond the regional level, onto the state tournament. The Vikings. Panthers. Saxons. Lions, and Trojans saw some of the state’s best competi­ tion week in and week out in their confer­ ences. and hopeful that will be something that helps out the handful of juniors and sopho­ mores who have earned a spot on the 2005 All-Barry County boys' golf first and second teams. All County First Team Brad Elliott, Lakewood: A junior. Elliott earned all-conference honorable mention honors tn the CAAC 3 this fall, and was the top golfer at the Barry County Invitational, the Thomapple Kellogg Invitational, and lorn; County Shoot-out this fall. He finished the year with a nine-hole average of 37.8. Aaron Hargett. Lakewood: This Viking senior ended his year at the state finals after a fifth place finish at the regionals. He earned All-Conference honors in the CAAC 3 this fall, and was the top golfer at the Pewamo- Westphalia tournament. He averaged 37.8 strokes per nine holes this fall. Justin Krul. Hastings: A senior four-year letter winner for the Saxons. Krul was a team co-captain this year and earned All O-K Gold Conference honors. He had a nine hole aver­ age of 40.29 this fall, and was fifth at the J-Ad Graphics Fall Classic in Hastings. Josh New house, Delton: Newhouse, a jun­ ior. was Panthers’ lone regional qualifier this season after shooting an 86 at the Division 3 tournament in Rockford. He also led the Panthers with an 84 at the J-Ad Graphics Fall Classic, a score that placed him sixth out of Barry' County golfers. Steve Peurach. Hastings: Peurach fin­ ished I Ith in the O-K Gold Conference this fall to earn all-conference honorable mention, honors. He was one of the Saxons co-captains. a three-year letter winner, who averaged 40.57 strokes per nine holes and was runner up at the Wayland Invitational. Scott Pitsch. Middleville; A sophomore, who shoed impressive leadership skills during the season according to TK head coach Bob Kaminski. Pitsch was chosen al I-conference in the O-K Gold, w ith a 40.2 average in the league, and was a regional qualifier. AH County Second Team Lane Brewer. Lakewood: Brewer was The 2005 All-Barry County boys' golf first team. Team members are (from left) Justin Krul (Hastings). Steve Peurach (Nestings), Scott Pitsch (Middleyflle), Aaron Hargett (Lakewood). Brad Elliott (Lakewood), and Josh Newhouse (Delton Kellogg). solid for the Vikins all season long in the CAAC-3. finishing with the team’s fourth best league averaggat 43.4. He shot a solid 82 to tie for tenth place atthe district tournament and help the Vikings reach the regionals as a team. Adam Gotter, Maple Valley: A senior, he led lhe Lions in the final SMAA jamboree of the season on their homo course with an 80. That helped him to first team all-SMAA hon­ ors this fall. He was also a contributor in the Lions qualifying tor lhe regionals as a team this year. Mike Fisk, luikewood: A senior, he tied for tenth overall early in the season at the Delton hosted Barry County Invitational. He averaged just 43.9 strokes per nine during the CAAC-3 season. Pat Spitzley. Lakewood: Spitzley had the third best season by a Viking in the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 this season, finishing the season with a 42.4 stroke average. Brad Steffen, Middleville: Steffen, a sophomore, had an average of 40.7 strokes per nine holes in the O-K Gold Conference this fall. He nearly qualified for the regional tournament, but came out on the short end of a three-way play-off at Centennial Acres in Sunfield. Garrett VanEngen. Maple Valley: August 30 at Tomac Woods Golf Course in Albion, the senior VanEngen set a new Maple Valley record with a two-under par 34. He shot three birdies on the day. He was named second team al I-conference in the Southern Michigan Activities Association this fall. Conference champs lead county girls’ tennis team Of the first team honorees for girls’ tennis this fall, only four can return to play next year. That is largely because Lakewood's team which finished the y ear w ith a 7-1 -1 record, a Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 championship, and a fourth place point total at regionals w as made up of ten seniors. The county's top singles player, who was also the O-K Gold Conference's top singles player. Amy Ingle from Hastings and her teammate Sam VanDenack both can return for the Saxons next fall. The doubles honorees this year arc domi­ nated by the Vikings, who swept the four dou­ bles flights at their CAAC-3 tournament and all finished the year with more than 20 wins. The other two first-team underclassmen are lhe Thomapple Kellogg Trojans' Jess Johnson and Lakewood's Lacey Chase. All Barry County First Team Singles Amy Ingle, Hastings: The Saxons junior first singles player finished 23-2 on the sea­ son. and was named al I-conference in the O­ K Gold for the third straight year after finish­ ing the league season as the undefeated con­ ference champ. She also won tournaments at Thomapple Kellogg. Allegan, and Lansing Catholic Molly Jazwinski, Middleville: Jazwinski. TK's senior MVP was named first team allconfercnce for her performance in the O-K Gold this season. She went 9-14 on the sea­ son. play ing first singles for the Trojans. She won the eight-team Way land Invitational and was the runner up at the TK Invite and the Ionia Invite this season. Samantha VanDenack, Hastings: VanDenack had a great year for a sophomore playing varsity tennis for the first time who was thrown into the second singles spot. She finished the year with a record of 16-7, and was the Thornapple Kellogg Invitational champion. She posted a 5-1 record in O-K Gold Conference play, and earned al I-confer­ ence honors. Kallic Walker. I -a kewood: The Vikings' first singles player. Walker finished the year w ith a record of 14-13 and named one of the team's tri-M VPs. She finished her four-year varsity career with a total of 53 wins Emily Wernct. Lakewood: Emily Wemet finished the 2005 season at second singles for lhe Vikings with a record of 17 wins and only eight losses. She earned the Norm Harris ded­ ication award this season, after winning the CAAC-3 championship al secund singles. Doubles Erica Eaz & Alexandria Taylor. Lakewood: The Vikings' first doubles duo shared the team MVP award this year with first singles player Kallic Walker. They com­ bined for a 25- 3 tpcqrd this season, and won the CAAC-3 first doubles championship. Tay lor ends her career at Lakewood with 85 varsity wins, while Enz concludes with 65. Brittany Farrell & Darcy Normington. Lakewood: Seniors Farrell and Normington combined to go 23-2 this season, and won the second singles flight at the CAAC-3 champi­ onship. Both had more than 40 victories in their two seasons of varsity tennis. Lyndsey Carter & Lacey Chase, luikewood: Carter, a senior, and Chase, a jun­ ior. teamed up to go 23-3 at third singles for the Vikings. They were the CAAC-3's third doubles champions, and along with the Vikings’ other two top doubles teams reached lhe semifinals of the regional tournament. Jess Johnson & Britt Steensma, Middleville: The Trojans’ top doubles team finished the year with a 12-12 record, and fin­ ished third in the O-K Gold Conference at their flight this season. They were the second plac# leant, al ihe-TK Invitational. . All Barry County Second Team Singles Emilic Enz. Lakewood: Enz will be one oT only two returning starters for the Vikings next year. She has already been chosen as a captain of that team after finishing this season with a 22-7 record playing mainly at fourth singles. She was the CAAC-3's fourth singles champion. Kristen Haskin. Lakewood: Haskin, a senior, went 20-10 at third singles for the Vikings this season. She was named the team’s most improved player this season, her first on the varsity, and was the runner-up at third singles in the CAAC-3. Heather Hawkins. Middleville: Hawkins, a sophomore, earned all-conference honor­ able mention accolades in the O-K Gold Conference this fall. She finished second at the Ionia Invitational, and had a pair of big wins for the Trojans over Caledonia this year. Doubles Laura Lynch & Cori Shanks, Lakewood: Another senior Viking duo. Shanks and Lynch finished with a 20-7 record playing mainly at fourth doubles. They helped the Lakewood doubles teams to a sweep of tbc.CAAC-3 championship with their 6-3. 6­ 3 win over luinsing Catholic in the champi­ onship match at fourth doubles. Stacey Roberts & Katie VanderWood. Middleville: The Trojan's third doubles team sho ved tremendous improvement throughout lhe course of the season. Roberts ended the y.-ar with a record of 14-9 and VanderWood was 15-8. They defeated two seeded teams at lhe O-k Gold Conference tournament to fin­ ish in third place at their flight. BOWLING SCORES gj The 2005 All-Barry County girls’ tennis first team. Team members are (front from left) Amy Ingle (Hastings), Sam VanDenack (Hastings), Molly Jazwinski (Middleville), Jess Johnson (Middleville), Britt Steensma (Middleville), (back) Kallie Walker (Lakewood), Lyndsey Carter (Lakewood), Lacey Chase (Lakewood), Darcy Normington (Lakewood), Brittany Farrell (Lakewood), Erica Enz (Lakewood), and Emily Wernet (Lakewood). Missing from photo is Lakewood’s Alexandria Taylor. 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Taylor 234-585; B Rentz 195-582; J. P.obbc 205-561; F. Thompson 205-537; P Ayers 204-536; A. Robins 189-500; B Ingram 188-488; B Drayton 200-435; E. Bartlett 212; B. Falconer 204; M. Kidder 202; M. Kuhlman 201; S. Farlec 183; J Lasfratc 182; N. Robbc 179. �_ The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 24. 2005 - Page 23 —— Vikes, Trojans, and Panthers fill two cross teams Lakewood. Thomapple Kellogg. and Delton Kellogg fill all 14 spots on the two all Bwry County girls’ cross country teams this Those three teams also filled the top 14 spots in the county last year. The Thomapple Kellogg girls took a 12 point victory over Lakewood in the Barn County Meet Oct. 31 al Charlton Park. The top seven individuals at that meet make up the All-Barry County first team, and the text seven earned second team honors While the Trojans were faster at the top. Lakewood was deeper with seven of the 14 spots on the All-Barry County first and sec­ ond teams this year. Only five of the 14 girls on the list are first time all-Barry County hon­ orees. All County First Team Jessika Blackport. Lakewood: A sopho­ more. she crossed the finish line third at lhe Barry County Meet in 21:23. right behind jun­ ior teammate Dana Nichols. Blackport was the first Lakewood girl across the finish line when the Vikings hosted the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3’s final meet of the season, placing fifth in 20:09.7. Marissa Ingle. Delton: Delton Kellogg’s senior captain Marissa Ingle made her fourth trip to the stale finals this season, finishing lOOth in 20:31.00. She was fourth overall at the county meet with a time of 21:36. Ingle earned all-KVA honors after winning lhe first two league jamborees. Dana Nichols, Lakewood: This Lakewood junior led her team for much of the season, including at the Barry County Meet where she was second overall in 21:20. She had the third best season by a girl in the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3. where she earned all-conference honors. Emma Ordway, Middleville: Ordway is one of two Trojan freshman who made the all­ county first team. She was sixth at the Barry County meet in 21:52. and helped the Trojans to third in the O-K Gold with a 18th place time of 21:40 at the conference meet hosted at Johnson Park. Chaney Robinson. Middleville: The Trojan senior is a member of the all-Barry County teams for the fourth lime, after being a first team member in her freshman and sophomore seasons and a second team mem­ ber last year. She was fifth overall at the coun­ ty meet this fall with a time of 21:42. Melanie Truer, Middleville: Truer ran right with her fellow freshman Ordway all season long. She was just a step behind her. finishing seventh at the county meet in 21:53. She was also just one second and one place behind her at the O-K Gold Conference meet at Johnson Park. Rebecca Winchester. Middleville: The Trojan junior got her third all-state medal at the finals, where she finished in a school record time of 18:29.80. She was the Barry County Meet champion by more than a minute with a lime of 20:04. She was one of four different runners to win an O-K Gold jamboree this season. All County Second Team Britnee Barta, Lakewood: Barta had a great day at the Barry County Meet, finishing in the front of a pack of Vikings that took every spot from 11th lo 15th. She was 11 th overall in 22:29. Sadie Catt, Lakewood: One of Can's best races of the year was the first CAAC-3 jam­ boree where she finished 14th overall against the tough competition from DeWitt, Lansing Catholic, and Haslett. She placed 14th at the Barry County Meet in 22:38. The 2005 All-Barry County girls’ cross country first team. Team members are (from left) Melanie Truer (Middleville), Chaney Robinson (Middleville). Marissa Ingle (Delton Kellogg). Dana Nichols (Lakewood). Emma Ordway (Middleville), and Rebecca Winchester (Middleville). Missing from photo is Lakewood s Jessika Blackport Kersla Gustafson, Middleville: The Trojan senior closed out her cross country career with a tenth place time of 22:23 at the Barry County Meet. She had a great race at the O-K Gold Conference championship, placing 22nd. to help her team finish in third place in the league. Heather Millard, Delton: In her first sea­ son of cross county, the Panther junior was the team's second best runner behind Ingle. She was just 28 seconds behind the 15th place finisher at lhe regional meet. Millard placed eighth at the Barry County Meet in 22:05. Ashley Pifer, I.akewood: It was an up and down year for the Viking freshman, who was eighth in the first league jamboree, then fin­ ished 37th and 28th in the next two. She had a good day at the Barn County meet, placing ninth in 22:17. Brittany Rafflcr, Ijikewood: Rafflcr was one of two Vikings to earn all-conference honorable mention honors for her perform­ ance in the CAAC-3 this fall. She was 12th at the county meet with a time of 22:30. Ashley Yager, Lakewood: The Lakewood senior raced to a 13th place finish at the Barry county meet in 22:33. Yager and Pifer both just missed honorable mention all-conference status in the CAAC-3 this fall, finishing six points behind the cut-off. Barry County sent two boys’ to 2005 state finals For the second consecutive season the Lakewood varsity boys’ cross country team won the Barry County Meet. It wasn’t a great year for the Barry County boys, but it was a good year. Hastings had a resurgence in the O-K Gold Conference. The finished fourth, but won one of the league jamborees. Maple Valley had a resurgence of its own. if having enough runner. to turn in a team score can be counted as a resurgence. The Lions’ Mike Hall was one of only two runners from lhe county to qualify for the stale finals. Juniors Hall and Dan Roberts of Delton both competed in Division 3. and hope to return for lhe 2006 finals. Hastings was second to the Vikings at the Barry County Meet. Oct. 31 at Charlton Park, followed by Middleville, Delton, and Maple Valley. The top seven runners in that race make up the 2005 All-Barry County first team, lhe next seven across the line make up lhe second team. All County First Team Michael Forman, Lakewood: Teammates Forman and Jesse Schrock battled for the top spot for the Vikings all season long, with Schrock just a step ahead of Forman much of the year. Forman earned All-CAAC-3 honors this fail, and was fourth at the county meet in 17:36. Ethan Fuller, Middleville: Fuller, a soph­ omore. earned the final first-team spot with his seventh place finish at the Barry County Meet in 17:57. He was I Ith at the O-K Gold Conference meet at Johnson Park in 17:56 and earned all-conference honors after finishign first for TK in nine of 15 races this fall. Mike Hall, Maple Valley: Hall was one of two boys’ from the county to qualify for the stale finals this season, where he finist>ed 85th in 17:04.80. A junior. Hall was the Barry County Meet champion with a lime of 17:18. Alex Kimble, Hartngs: Kimble was one of two Saxons to earn all-conference honors in the O-K Gold this fall for his performance at the league meet, where he finished tenth overall in 17:54. Kimble raced to a sixth place finish at the Barry County Meet in 17:49. Dan Roberts, Delton: Roberts qualified for the stale finals in Division 3 after a 14th place finish at regionals in Sparta. He finished 179th in the Division 3 boys' race at the slate finals. He was fifth at the county meet in 17:45. The 2005 All-Barry County boys’ cross country first team. Team member.; are (from left) Mike Hall (Maple Valley), Alex Kimble (Hastings). Dan Roberts (Delton Kellogg). Jesse Schrock (Lakewood). Michael Forman (Lakewood), Keith Winchester (Middleville), and Ethan Fuller (Middleville). SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at www.hasskl2.org VOLLEYBALL Jesse Schrock. I^ikewood: The Viking junior finished a step ahead of his teammale Michael Forman at the Barry County Meet, earning third place with a time of 17:36. Schrock earned All-CAAC Division 3 honors this year by fir shing in the top 12 at all three conference jamborees. Keith Winchester. Middleville: Winchester, a sophomore, was the second runner aero's the finish line at the Barr County Meet. He finished the race In 17:24. Winchester earned all-O-K Gold honors this fall with his fifth place finish at the confer­ ence meet at Johnson Park. He was first for TK in six of its 15 races this year. All County Second Team Ryan Bosma. Hastings: Bosma led the Saxons for most of the season, but is on the all-county second team after finishing eighth at lhe Barry County Meet in 18:11. Bosma was the first Saxon across the finish line at the O-K Gold Conference Meet, earning all-conferencc honors with his eighth place finish in 17:49. Jesse El I wood, Hastings: Ellwood was right or Bosnia’s heels across the finish line at the county meet, placing ninth in 18:13. He played a major role in the Saxons return to respectability in the O-K Gold this season. David Ordway, Middleville: The third Trojan across lhe finish line for most of lhe season. Ordway was 14th overall at the Barn County Meet with a time of 19:10. He was also the third Trojan across the finish line at the O-K Gold Conference meet where he fin­ ished 27th in 18:55. Billy Quint, luikewood: Quint, a fresh­ man. came on strong at the end of the year and it showed at the county meet where he was the fourth Viking across the finish line. At Charlton Park, he was 12th overall with a time of 18:56. Dane Schils, Hastings: A freshman. Schils had a couple of his best races al the end of the season. He scored for the Saxons with a 34th place fmfetf of lhe* CMC'Uottt Conference Meet. At the county meet, he was lhe fifth Saxon across the finish line with a lime of 18:57. in 13th place. AJ SLigleterry. Hastings: This Saxon jun­ ior was 11 Ch at the county meet in 18:44. He was the sixtl? runner across the finish line at lhe Hastings hosted O-K Gold Conference jamboree a; Riverbend Golf Course. Jason £terkcnburg. Lakewood: Sterkenburg was ihe third runner to come in for the county champs from Lakewood, plac­ ing tenth overall in 18:36. He earned all-con­ ference honorable mention i>nnors this fall after finishing in the lop 20 a* all three CAAC-3 jamborees. YMCA NewH There will be a special day at the YMCA Teen Center on Friday. Nov. 25. 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Delton Kellogg junior Jordan Haines and Hastings senior JcxJi Jolley managed to work their way onto the first team this fall though, where they join incumbents Alex Culbert of Delton. Jessica Flaska and Holly Smith of Middleville, and Lakewood's Stevie Spetoskey and Amy Joostbems. For seniors Flaska and Spetoskey this is their fourth time being named All-Barry County. Both were second team members in 2002. and have necn first team members since their sophomore seasons. All County First Team Alex Culbert, Delton: The Panthers’ sen­ ior center finished her career as the fifth lead­ ing scorer in Delton Kellogg history, averag­ ing 14.8 points per game through the regular season. Three times this season Culbert pulled down more than 20 rebounds in a game, and ended the regular season averaging 13.9 rebounds per game. Jessica Flaska. Middleville: Like the pre­ vious three seasons. Flaska led the Trojans in scoring by averaging over 14 points per game. She ends her four-year career as TK’s all-time leading scorer with 1.277 points. A three-year captain, and two-time team MVP. Flaska also averaged six rebounds and more than two steals per game. Primarily a post player, she also led the Trojans with 16 three-point baskets this year. Jordan Haines, Delton: A junior forward. Haines was one of the top scorers in the Kalamazoo Valley Association this fall aver­ aging over 12 points per game. Many of her points came from behind the three-point arc She hit more than 30 threepoint baskets this season, more than any Panther ever in a single year, while also play­ ing solid defense and doing a good job of chasing the ball down around the basket. Jodi Jolley. Hastings: Saxon head coach Tina Poirier said. “Jodi has been the heart and soul of this team. Her hard work and enthusi­ asm for the sport is immeasurable." A 5-6 senior post player. Jolley did a tremendous job defensively against girls three or four inches taller than her all season long, as well as leading the Saxons with 11 points, six rebounds, and two steals per game. Amy Joostbems, luikewood: A junior transfer from Maple Valley did whatever the Vikings asked her to do this season, whether it was helping out the guards in the back-court or banging with the big girls in the post. Joostbems was second on her team in scor­ ing with 7.7 points per game, while also fin­ ishing the year with 25 assists. 22 steals, and 14 blocked shots. Holly Smith, Middleville: A senior for­ ward. Smith averaged 9.5 points per game this season to move into tenth place all-time at TK. She also had 31 steals. 24 assists, and 115 rebounds on the year. TK head coach Jen Shaw said, “she did a lot of lhe things that don’t get put into the stats. She sets great screens. She boxes out well. She’s always in lhe right spot defensive­ ly" Stevie Spetoskey, Lakewood: A four-year varsity player. Spetoskey s scoring average dropped a bit this season playing the point, but she was still the heart and soul of the Viking team. She was third on the team in scoring with 7.6 points per game, had five assists and more than two steals per game, while also finishing The 2005 All-Barry County girls' basketball first team. Team members are (from left) Jodi Jolley (Hastings), Alex Culbert (Delton Kellogg). Jordan Haines (Dehor. Kellogg). Jessica Flaska (Middleville). Holly Smith (Middleville). Stevie Spetoskey (Lakewood), and Amy Joostbems (Lakewood). second on the team in rebounding with 4.5 per game. All County Second Team Chelsea Brehm, Lakewood: Averages of 6.4 points per game and 4.7 rebounds don’t begin to say what the senior post play er meant to the Lakewood Vikings this fall. Brehm also had an assist here, gt a steal there, and played solid defense all season long. She was the team's second best free throw shooter, hilling nearly 78-percent of her shots from the line. Katee Hogoboom, Delton: A junior guard who did a lot of things well for coach Rick Williams and the Panthers, including averag­ ing over eight points per game during the reg­ ular season. She had a season high 21 points in a KVA contest against Paw Paw. and was also strong on lhe other end of the floor averaging over three steals a game. Ashleigh Lund, Middleville: The junior point guard was one of the Trojans’ captains this season, leading the team in assists with more than four a game thanks to her strong ball handling skills. Lund also averaged 5.6 points per game, while leading the Trojans in free throw shoot­ ing percentage at 77-percent. Mindy Newton, Maple Valley: The Lions were led this fall by their senior center, who was playing her third season on lhe varsity. A captain. Newton led the Lions in points (8.7 per game), rebounds (7.9). blocked shots (I.I), field goal percentage (42.36-percent). and free throw shooting percentage (65-percent). She was also second on the team in assists and third in steals. Natalie Pennington, Hastings: The Saxons’ senior shooting guard came up huge when it mattered most scoring a careei high 23 points in the district semifinals. She aver­ aged seven points per game during lhe season. Pennington is so much more than a scorer, also averaging five rebounds and two steals a game. Saxons head coach Tina Poirier said. "Natalie doesn’t get enough recognition because she doesn't score a lot. but it's her defense that makes her so irreplaceable." Dana Shilling. Hastings: Saxon coach Tina Poirier said that if her team ever needed a last second shot, it would turn to the junior Shilling. The Saxons did just that in a onepoint win over Middleville early in the sea­ son. and Shilling made good on it. Shilling played wherever lhe Saxons need­ ed her on the floor this season and averaged nine points, five rebounds, and three steals a game. Katie Smoczynski, Delton: Delton Kellogg head coach Rick Williams called Smoczynski the best point guard in the KVA this season. She averaged more than four points and four steals per game while dishing out a cou­ ple of assists as well. Sylvia Welch, Lakewood: A junior guard, Welch’s number one job for the Vikings was to put points on the boaH. That’s what she did. leading the team with 8.5 per game. She shot better than 85-percent from the free throw line, and had 53 rebounds. 29 assists, and 27 steals on the year. TK-Hastings swimmers rewrote the team’s record book in their second season together For the first time sw immers are being hon­ ored in Barry County. There is only one swim team, the TK-Hastings co-op team. It’s lop athletes arc being honored for their record-setting performances in 2005. it was a great year for lhe Trojan girls. They finished third in the O-K Rainbow Tier 3 Conference, behind Calvin Christian and Byron Center’s co-op learn that includes girls from South Christian and Caledonia. A swimmer has yet to qualify for the regional meet, but a pair of divers did it. The TK-Hastings girls set new team records in every event this season, except for in the 50-yard backstroke. All Barry County Team Kelly Frame: A sophomore diver. Frame traded the school diving record back and forth with teammate Kyleigh Sheldon this season. She finished the season the same way she fin­ MS 3431 ished her first diving season, as a regional qualifier. Audrey Hoag: Hoag led the way for lhe Trojans in lhe backstroke this fall, setting a new team record in the 50-yard race. She also took care of the backstroke leg on the Trojans’ team record setting 200-mrdley relay team, and was a membe: of the record setting 400 freestyle relay team. Kayla Romanak: Romanak was onefourth of the Trojans’ record setting 200-yard freestyle relay team this season, as a junior. Kyleigh Sheldon: A freshman. Sheldon quickly stepped in with some gymnastic: experience and became the Trojans’ lop diver. She currently holds ’he school record in the event, and was a regional qualifier along with Frame. She was the O-K Rainbow Tier 3’s diving champion. Chelsey Strumberger: A senior. Strumberger is one of two Trojans to current­ ly be a part of five team records. She is the individual record holder in the 200-yard indi­ Barry County Lumber Project Round-up SALE vidual medley, the 50 butterfly, and a member of all three school record relay teams. Brandi Sutfin: Sutfin was the Trojan’s top distance freestyle swincner in 2005. A senior, she set new team records in the 200-yard and 500 freestyle races, and combined with team­ mates to set team records in both the 200 and 400 freestyle relays. Molly Wallace: Wallace made her mark by being the Trojans’ top breasts’roke performer this fall. A junior, she had the team’s best time in the 50-yard breaststroke this year, and helped the team set a new record in the 200 medley relay. Mindy Warner: Just a sophomore, Warner put her name on the wall in the CERC pool by being a part of five new team records this sea­ son. Warner hold individual records in lhe 50yard and 100 freestyle races, as well as being a part of lhe record-setting 200 medley relay, 200 freestyle relay, and 400 freestyle relay teams. The 2005 All-Barry County girts' swimming and diving team. Team members are (front from left) Kelly Frame. Mindy Warner. Chelsey Strumberger. Kayla Romanak. (back) Audrey Hoag, Molly Wallace. Brandi Sutfin. and Kyietg. Sheldon. SAXONS, continued from page 19 line time and again. “I think 1 was just pumped up." said Pennington. “We really wanted this one real­ ly bad.” She scored the first five points of the sec­ ond half as lhe Saxons pushed their lead to ten points for the first time in the ball game. 24­ 14. "I think Natalie just got a little fired up.” said Hastings head coach Tina Poirier. "When Natalie gets mad she gels more aggressive. It’s hard to bring it out in her. because she wants to be friends with everybody. She's a very social girl." Her previous high scoring game this season had been 14 points. TK senior center Caitlin Chamberlin knocked down a pair of free throws after an offensive rebound and junior guard Amy Bal! stole the ball away from the Saxons al mid­ court and raced in for a lay-up in the final minute of the third quarter to pull lhe Trojans to within six points at 32-26 heading into the final period. The Trojans' all-time leading scorer. Flaska scored six points in a span of two minutes midway through lhe fourth quarter, twice pulling TK to within two points of the Saxons. A long jumper from the top of the key by Flaska made it 36-34 in favor of Hastings. Flaska led the Trojans with 17 points, lo finish her four-year varsity career with 1.277. A steal by Saxon junior forward Dana Shilling after a Flaska rebound had given TK lhe ball back with a chance to tie. led to a break away lay-up and a four-point Hastings advantage. The Trojans were forced to foul in the final two minutes, and the Saxons hit 11-of-14 free throw attempts down lhe stretch. Shilling's steal and lay-up was the Saxons’ final field goal of the night. Though the Trojans extend­ ed the game a bit, a free throw by Flaska with just over a minute to play was the only offense the Trojans could generate until a three-pointer by Ball in lhe final seconds As hard a time as the Trojans had scoring points in the final minutes, it was better than both teams had been lo start the game. The first quarter ended in a 3-3 tie. Flaska and Pennington were the only scor­ ers in double figures, and only ten different players scored in the game. Ball had eight points. Holly Smith six. Chamberlin five, and Sam Reeder for the Trojans. Jolley finished with eight for the Saxons, followed by . Holiday Party AT THE Bat aR Pointe Inn estaurant ^^M»acaagcw Ahaoaolx. Join Us For Lunch a Dinner Shilling with seven. Brooklyn Pierce with six. and Abbey McKeough with five. 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VALID THROUGH February 2006. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-12-01.pdf 6fb9125e151c689732cb3e52e8eb1129 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHURCH ST HASUh'SS Mi 4SU5L-189J City attorney further explains PUD lawsuit Same welfare rules for everyone Winter Sports Preview See Story on Page 3 See Editorial on Page 5 See Story on Pages 15 - 19 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 DANNER Hastings Thursday. December 1,2005 VOLUME 152, No. 48 PRICE 50C NEWS Weather, gas prices may discourage travel BRIEFS Are shoppers staying home for the holidays? Delton holiday celebration set The Delton Hometown Christmas cele­ bration is planned for 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6. The evening will start with a bowl of soup st the St Ambrose Church from 5 to 7 p.m., then downtown will be the scene of a Christmas concert at the elementary gymnisum at 5:45 p.m. Visitors can walk around the town and visit the credit union to frost cookies, or to National City to make a ornament, then stop over at Smith and Doster to visit Santa. The Delton District library will have a cup of cocoa for guests and lots of kids crafts for the children to do. A walk down to the Ncrthtown Center can result in a hot dog at the Hook’s Variety and Discount store. Take a ride on the Holly Trolley catch it at the library, and other area business. Pick up brochures in area businesses this week. This holiday celebration is sponsored by the Delton Area Business Association in partnership with Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. Lauren Stineman’s exhibit Dec. 6-16 The Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County will exhibit the work of jewelry artist Lauren Stineman from Dec. 6 through Dec. 16. The artist’s reception will be held Thursday, Dec. 8. from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Arts Hatchery Building in Fish Hatchery Park. The show is open Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stineman’s work is inspired by nature, yet has its roots in classical form. Every piece is an original. Stineman’s studio is in Kalamazoo at the Park Trades Center, but she lives in Hastings. She has partici­ pated in both the Kalamazoo and Hastings Art Hops. Stineman has taught classes at the Barry County Fair in partnership with Barry County 4-H and site served on the Art Auction Committee for the TAC. In January. TAC will exhibit the photo­ graphs of Ken Ervin. For more information, call the Thomapple Arts Council at 269-945­ 2002. Mike King by Jon Gambee Staff Writer ’Tis the season to be shopping, and for many local merchants that means the chal­ lenge of providing goods and services that will keep shoppers home for the holidays. In Barry County, local means not only Hastings, but Nashville. Lake Odessa. Middleville. Caledonia and Delton. Area business people are saying they can only hope shoppers give local merchants an opportunity to provide for their holiday shopping needs. At Radio Shack in Hastings, owner Leon Toomey said his store started the holiday shopping season strong with an excellent day Deb Button “Black Friday.” the day after Thanksgiving, the traditional start of the Christmas gift sales blitz. “We had a very good day." Toomey said. “It was kind of intereskpr in that we had larg­ er sales in dollars, but we sold less ticket items overall. We were especially busy in the morning hours, as shoppers were out early." Toomey said it appeared to him that many people were trying to shop locally and he was encouraged by their enthusiasm. “It is still early to tell for sure, but I was pleased to see so many people stopping here first thing in the morning. We try to have what they are looking for. and even go on the See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 the enthusiasm continues right through until Christmas." At Kmart in Hastings. Dan Fox. the store “coach" said be projects that while business at his store has been steady, it will pick up as Christmas Day draws neat “I think it is pretty much like this every year." he said. “As people get paid, shopping picks up." Fox said be also thought gas prices and a snowfall last Wednesday night and Thursday pteyed a part. “1 Chink many people were more likely to See SHOPPING, page 7 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The happy homecoming for Delton Kellogg graduate Rollie Ferris came to an abrupt end Tuesday, as he resigned after two years at the helm of the varsity football pro­ gram. There have been unconfirmed reports Ferris decided to step down before he was to be dismissed. “Rollie did resign. 1 think he’s a great guy. 1 enjoy working with him and calling him a friend," said Delton Kellogg athletic director Mike Garvey. Ferris was an all-state football player dur­ ing his high school career at Delton, and be won two wrestling state Class B champi­ onships as a heavyweight, and was a state shot put champion in track. He continued his football career at Central Michigan University, where he was named team Most Valuable Player in his senior season. After he graduated from CMU. he returned to teach at Delton and spent three seasons as a varsity assistant to long-time head coach Rob Heclhuis. When Heethuis retired follow­ ing the 2003 season. Fems stepped in for his The first in a series of weekly “Soup’s On” sessions will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, at the Orangeville Hi? Department. The series features a homemade soup lunch, a nutritiot education program pre­ sented the Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service and occa­ sionally a representative from the Commission on Aging to speak with din­ ers. The new fire department, which seats as many es 150 to 200 people, is located at 6912 Boulter Road, Orangeville. Jim Kinsey and a cast of nine will be putting on a performance of “A Hopeful Prairie Companion” 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. at Hope Church of the Brethren Internet to order items if they wish. And if we cannot help them find what they need, we wil’. recommend other local merchants. Hopefully, they will reciprocate. "Like aysll^al merchants, we stress serv­ ice on things we sell. We feel we cat. do a much better job on sen ice than shoppers -an get by going out of town.” Toomey said there may have been other factors encouraging people to shop locally. “I think the snowfall had an impact, no question, and maybe gas prices played a part. Whatever the reason, people came in and we worked very hard to meet their needs. I think we succeeded for the most part and I just hope Sue Bakierson Rollie Ferris resigns Delton head football coaching post ‘Soup’s On’ series will start Dec. 7 ‘Hopeful Prairie’ program Dec. 10 Leon Toomey "Playing football is much easier than being a high school football coach. I love playing and I’d still love to go back and play if I could." — Rollie Ferris Only a short ‘Frosty' visit A seasonal visitor dropped in for a visit last week when -Frosty" came to life in Lake Odessa at the hands of Stevie and Per Sutton, granddaughters of Ross and Janet Thomas. The girts had purchased a snowman kit at Chnstmas Round the Town and it included a hat. scarf, carrot tor the nose and blackened milk jug caps to resemble chunks of coal for the smile. The girts found two sticks lor the arms. Frosty proudly stood as a sentry on Fourth Avenue until the warmer and rainy wealher system from the south brought an end to his short life Monday after 10 inches of snow had fallen (Photo by Helen Mudry) first tenure as a head coach. “Playing football is much easier than being a high school football coach. 1 love .playing and l*d still love to go back and play if I could." said Ferris Wednesday afternoon. Ferris’ Panther teams went 2-16 in his two years as head coach. 0-9 in his first campaign and 2-7 this past fall. “I’ve been involved with football since I was a little kid so. it’s been hard.” said Ferris, “it’s been hard on me and it’s been hard on my family." Delton Kellogg School Superintendent Ron Archer and Garvey were a part of a pri­ vate meeting Tuesday night Nov. 22. with parents who said they weren’t happy about Rollie Ferris the football program. Garvey said that both positives and nega­ tives were discussed in the meeting, and then those feelings were shared with Ferris prior to his resignation. "He cares about the kids. He was dedicated to his program." said Garvey listing the posi­ tive things that were brought up in the meet­ ing. “He tried to get as much as he could out of the kids, and he is a person who is dedicat­ ed to Delton. Delton football and to the com­ munity as a whole.” Garvey would not divulge the negatives that were discussed, saying that Archer would be the proper spokesperson for those com­ ments. However. Archer was unavailable for comment on Wednesday afternoon. Ferris said he did not want to discuss what Garvey and Archer had told him. “1 felt it was all hearsay stuff anyway." he said. For now Ferris said he is done with coach­ ing. but wouldn’t rule out the possibility of giving it another try sometime in the future. He continues to be a building trades teacher at the high school. One thing that is certain is that he will not be Delton’s next varsity football coach. See DELTON, page 20 �Page 2 - Thursday, December 1.2005 - The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page on M-50 west of Hastings Road. The free will offering will be given to Habitat for Humanity in Barry County and Lakewood. Kinsey has patterned the production after National Public Radio’s Garrison Keilor’s “Prairie Home Companion” with lots of singing, jokes and hometown Lakewood humor. There will be some props, but most of the show will be in the style of a ratio show, leaving costume and make-up to Lie audi­ ences’ imagination. The radio program will include “spoor sponsors, such as the Lions Den Financial Services. West Michigan Apple Butter Council and Thomapple Pie Company. The fictitious village of “Hopeful Prairie” is located in the fictional Thomapple County where Barry. Ionia and Kent Counties meet. Celia Demond will play some sing-along Christmas carols on the piano. Kinsey said the show is about an hour and a half long and is “child friendly.” Bernard Society sets Greens Sale The Bernard Historical Society will hold its annual Greens Sale at National City Bank in Delton on two days - from 9 a.m. to 4 p m. Dec. 2 and 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 3. Tiie sale will feature holiday greens, candy, baked goods, stocking sniffers and other trinkets. The Society also will be providing hot chocolate and cookies at the Delton District Library during Delton's Hometown Christmas Celebration Dec. 6. Society members will also offer many types of free crafts for children to make, such as paper clip angels, candy canes out of pipe clean­ ers. and pine cone birdfeeders and more. First Friday focus to be on Medicare Mary G. Johnson, executive director of the Michigan Mcdi<?are/Medicaid Assistance program, will be guest speaker at the next First Friday presentation at noon Dec. 2, at the Thomas Jefferson Halt, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. In her position. Johnson is responsible for the overall administration and manage­ ment of MMAP. She holds a bachelor of science degree from Western Michigan University, in Applied Studies with major emphasis in Accounting and Management. The First Friday series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committeee, customarily is held at noon on thefirst Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Those attend­ ing may bring their own lunches or light fare may be purchased at the hall. Tea and coffee will be provided by the Democrats. Blood drve slated Dec. 8 in Nashville A Red Cross blood drive is planned for I to 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, at the Mulberry Fore Golf Course, 955 Main, Nashville. Michigan residents can give at least three meaningful gifts this holiday season with­ out visiting malls, placing catalog orders or shopping on-line. By donating blood through the American Red Cross in the next few weeks, eligible blood donors can help save the lives of up to three people, and help offset the slump in blood collections that typically occurs around the holidays Blood donations often drop 10 to 15 per­ cent between Thanksgiving and New Years when donors are busy with shopping, visit­ ing relatives or ocher holiday activities. The Great Lakes Region of the Red Cross needs to collect about 700 units of blood every week day to ensure a safe and ample blood supply for patients in 80 Michigan hospi­ tals. Blood donors must be at least 17 years of age. weigh at ’east 110 pounds, be in gerally good health and must mot have given blood within 56 days of the date of the drive. Holiday home tour includes 9 stops The largest number of homes ever on the Hastings Holiday Home Tour will be open to the public on Sunday. Dec. 4. from I to 4:30 p.m. Tour Chairwoman Dorothy Conklin said she u delighted with the response of resi­ dents who arc opening their homes because all the proceeds from the event will be given to Barry County Habitat for Humanity, which plans to build three local homes for people in need of decent housing in 2006. Homes on the tour arc: Bill and Laura Doherty on Woodlawn Avenue, Kim Parker (Huver) on Indian Hills Drive; Sue Cassell on Green Street; Sharon Duffy on East North Street; Rose Hendershot on South Market Street; Tish Gorr on East Dowling Road; Penny Ypma on Henry Road; Linda Howell on Jambrial Drive; and Duane and Mildred Jarman on East North Street. Tickets are $10 per person and include a map. Tickets may be purchased in advance at Heart’s Desire Gift Boutique. 118 W. Stale St. in downtown Hastings or on the day of the tour at any of the participating homes. More details, including addresses, will be published in next week’s Reminder. Medicare sessions planned for Dec. 9 Senior citizens who have questions on the new Medicare prescription drug cover­ age are invited to either of two free presenta’ions on the subject at 10 am. and at 2 p.m. Friday. Dec. 9, at the community room of Hastings City Bank. Cathy Courtney. Barry County Medicare Medicaid Assistance program coordinator, from the Commission on Aging will be the featured speaker for the conference. After the presentation, there will be a question and answer session. The Barry Community Foundation and Hastings City Bank will try to help local senior citizens make the best decision possible at both pre­ sentations. The Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Informational Conference is open to anyone who is interested in determining whether the which plan in Medicare Prescription Plan D is the best fit The community room al Hastings City Bank is a handicapped accessible facility. Refreshments will be provided. Seating is limited to 100 per session. Those interested in attending this free informative meeting should call 945-0526 to make reservations. For more information about the confer­ ence, please contact the Barry Community Foundation at (269) 945-0526. Christmas parade set for Saturday Close to 50 floats are projected to lake part in the the 51st annual Christmas parade in Hastings al 2 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 3. The parade, with the theme “Frosty and Friends Come to Town.” is being presented by Hastings Moose Lodge #628 and the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. The route will take the floats west on Apple Street and then cast on State Street through down­ town Hastings. Grand marshal for this year's parade is Hastings resident Earl McMullin. Julie DeBoer, executive director of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce, said McMullin was chosen because of his long­ time commitment to the community. “We accepted nominations and he was chosen by the board and Christmas commit­ tee for all he’s given the community over the years.” said DeBoer. Applications for the Hastings parade are available from the Chamber of Commerce office and will be accepted through the end of the week. The Moose Lodge al the corner of Apple and Michigan downtown will offer a $5 allyou-can eat breakfast buffet from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Hot dogs, coffee and hot chocolate also will be available at the Lodge from noon until the parade ends. A fish fry will follow from 5 to 7 p m. with a cost of $7. Humane Society straw available The Barry County Humane Society will be offering free straw for doghouses from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 3. The straw will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Barry County Animal Control Shelter, located at 540 N. Industrial Park Drive in Hastings. Questions should be directed to the Humane Society at 945-0602. With cold, wet weather upon us, the Humane Society wants to remind everyone that all outside animals need proper shelter, with warm, dry bedding. Straw works well because it does not retain mo.Mure, as blan­ kets or towels do. Also, please chqek the animal's water twice a day for ice. All animals need fresh, Thomapple Wind Band concert set The Thomapple Wind Band will per­ form three concerts this season, in celebra­ tion of its 10th anniversary. Concert dates will be Sunday. Dec. 4, Jan. 29. 2006, and March 12. The Thomapple Wind Band, under the direction of Dave Macqucen and Harland Nye. is a non-profit group designed to enrich the lives of its members and the sur­ rounding community. There is no funding ocher than donations received at the con­ certs. The first concert at 3 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 4, will feature "old and new but nothing blue,** says director Macqueen. A song combining Jingle Bells and Stars and Stripes will be featured, along with guest appearances from First United Methodist vocal choir, and organist. Mark Doster. For more information or to borrow an instrument call Kim Domke 945-9181 or Dave Macqueen at 945-8832. unnstmas rast set tor Dec. 10-11 Historic Charlton Park’s tum-of-lhc-ccntury village park will be the setting for the annual celebration of “Of Christmas Past.” a recreation of the sights, sounds, tastes and activities of the late 1800s. The weekend activities will be held Saturday and Sunday. Dec. 10 and 11. from noon to 5 p.m. Visitors are invited to stroll through tiie village's shops and homes as the ’residents* prepare for the holidays. Adults and children are welcome to try their hands at traditional crafts and orna­ ments, including hand-dipped candles. Volunteer artisans will demonstrate their skills in the village buildings. Everyone is encouraged to sample tradi­ tional holiday fare, wassail, and fresh roast­ ed chestnuts. St. Nicholas reminds all the good girls and boys to bring their Christmas wishes and al) parents to bring their cam­ eras when they visit the old fashion saint. There will be Dulcimer music in the church on Sunday. Dec. 11. Handmade ornaments by students from area elementary schools win decorate the villages' homes, stores and church. The gift shop will feature an array of holiday toys, games and keepsakes for all ages. Admission to Christmas Past is $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 5 to 12. There is no additional cost for crafts. For more information about the “Of Christmas Past” celebration, call Charlton Park at (269) 945-3775 or visit the website www.charltonpark.org open water everyday (snow is not a substi­ tute). Extra food should be considered for outside animals in cold weather. The Humane Society would also like to announce that Dan Kozlowski was the November winner in the $25 drawing. Kozlowski had his pet "August Moon* steril­ ized at Green Street Vet Clinic and will have credit there for future veterinarian care. The monthly drawing is open to all Barry County residents who have their pet spayed or neutered during the prior 30 days. Interact send goodies to the troops Hastings High School Interact students send 12 boxes of goodies to members of military forces overseas. Through the participation in the Holiday Cheer Box Drive, high school students collected items such as shampoo, soap, toothpaste and other personal and food items to send to military personnel. Katie Trahan, vice president of Interact, headed up the activity and motivated other dub members and students to participate. "We were able to give Wren's Funeral Home, the drive host. 12 boxes filled with vanous goodies to be shipped to members of our troops overseas," she said. Driver committee members pictured are (from left) Lee Christensen, Tasia Thompson, Marion Christensen. Katie Trahan, Stephen Tolger, Heidi Bustance and Kristi Tolger. Amy Jo Parish joins news staff Amy Jo Parish of Vermontville has been hired as the newest staff writer J-Ad Graphics. Parish succeeds Marcie Westover, who took a full-time writing position with the Sturgis Journal, a Gannett daily newspaper based in Sturgis. Mich. Parish comes from the Marshall Chronicle, a weekly owned by J-Ad Graphics and u here former Banner and Reminder staff writer Shelly Sulser now is editor. Parish recently was one of the award win­ ners from Olivet College in the Michigan Press Association College Newspaper Contest. As a staffer for the Olivet College Echo, a student run campus newspaper, she earned earned one of seven awards Parish won in the review category for her piece, “Accolades for Botti.” A Vermontville native, she graduated from Olivet College in the spring of 2005 with a bachelor's degree in journalism. Prior to enrolling at Olivet, she was a theater major al Concordia University in Portland. Ore., and earned her general associates degree at Lansing Community College in 2003. Parish had worked as staff writer and sports editor at Marshall Chronicle since August covering sports and genera! assignment ne rs. In her free time. Parish enjoys playing per­ cussion with the Maple Valley Community Band and is a member of The Rcwve dealer troupe, which periodically stages productions at the Vermontville Opera House. The awards were based on entries pub­ lished .rom January to May 2004, according to Joanne Williams, Echo adviser and assis­ tant professor of journalism and theater at the college. Echo honors were earned in the cate­ gory for newspapers published less than weekly. The contest was open to student newspaper Amy Jo Parish members of Michigan Prase Association (MPA), and was co-sponsored by the Michigan Collegiate Press Association, an association composed of advisers to the MPA student newspaper members. “We are very pleased to be able to have someone with the caliber of professionalism already exhibited by Amy Jo Parish,” said David T. Young, editor of J-Ad Graphics. ‘She comes to us highly recommended by She.’ly Sulser. who knows plenty about what it takes to be an important player in this busi- Fetish is expected to focus primarily on Hastings area government, schools and fea­ ture stories Three local Medicare programs planned for Dec. 2 and Dec. 9 by Jon Gambee Staff Writer The biggest change in the Medicare system since its inception 40 years ago will be facing area senior citizens next year, and three pro­ grams are planned locally to help understand it. The new Medicare plans may seem lengthy and confusing, and for that reason, senior cit­ izens who have questions about the new pre­ scription drug coverage plan are invited to attend either of two free presentations on the subject at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, at the community room of Hastings City Bank. A First Friday program on the subject also is planned for n<x>n Dec. 2 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. The new program is called Medicare D and will cover many of the same prescription drug companies and insurance carriers now serv­ ing seniors. All insurers must, under the new plan, offer their services both to individuals and groups. Contracts for Medicare D Services were aw anted to insurers in September of this year. Congress developed Part D to help Medicare participants with the cost of their prescription drugs. The plan will offer most people who arc eligible for Medicare a signif­ icant opportunity to save. Medicare Par. D's prescription drug cover­ age is different from Medicare Part A and Part B in that lo get the coverage needed, partici­ pants will choose a plan from a private com­ pany In what is being called the Medicare D Standard “Vanilla” benefit package, sub­ scribers will pay a S25O deductible. 15/75 co­ pay for insurance. $3,600 TROOP (True Out of Pocket) expenses with catastrophic inci­ dents covered at 95 percent. Broken down evem further this means in the new version of the program members will pay 100 percent of the first $250 in costs, 25 percent of the next $2,000, 100 percceM of the next $2,850 and five percent of any cost above $5,100. However, not all Medicare D Plans will look alike. Each carrier has designed unique variations of the standard “Vanilla" Plan but every plan is at least equivalent to the stan­ dard Medicare D plan. These individual plans will efffect individual prices. Anyone who already has a preserpition drug coverage should compare the plan they now have with the new plans being offered under Part I) Some of the provisions of the new plan include: Medicare D is open to all people who arc qualified for Medicare benefits. Participation has a cost and eligible mem­ bers will pay a portion of that cost. However, much of the cost is paid for by the government (about 75 percent of the enrollment fee). All of the Part D plans are private insur­ ance plans and most participants will pay a monthly premium. If a member joins a Pan D plan, and use the plan’s network pharmacies, they will have aaccess to discounted prices. Companies who have contracted with the plan will negotiate lower prices with those who oversee Plan D to insure that even when par­ ticipants pay 100 percent for a prescription they will have access to discounted prices. There are choices in the plan each member can choose. Ihough all plans must meet the government’s requirements, differences will include what drugs arc covered and what pharmacies a member can utilize. Some plans even offer mail-onler services. A member will be able to change plans once a year. The plans come in two basic types. The most simple is a prescription drug plan (sometimes called a PDP) which covers only drugs and can be used with traditional Medicare and/or a Medicare supplement plan. The second type combines a prescripcio . plan that includes medical coverage for doc­ tor visits and hospital expenses. This plan is called a Medicare Advantage plus Prescription Drug, or MA-PD. The Medicare D plan is already in effect and participants are eligible to enroll al this time. But just like other types of insurance plans, the longer a person waits, the higher their premium may be. The initial enrollment period will end on May 15. 2006. and partic­ ipants may pay more if they enroll after that dale. The late enrollment fee is approximate­ ly 1 percent of the premium for each month enrollment is delayed and participants will pay the extra amount for as long as they remain in a Part D plan. However, if a person enrolls late because they were participating in a qualified prescription drug plan, such as a plan from a former employer, the extra fee may be waived. Each Part D drug plan will have a govern­ ment approved list of drugs it covers, called a formulary or a preferred drug list. The formu­ lary may van from plan to plan but the patient and his or her doctor will have choic­ es. Participant should not expect any free drugs. For each prescription, they will pay a portion of the cost. Finally, the plan calls for help for people with lower incomes. Premiums may be reduced or eliminated and other payments may be less, also. Those interested in more specific informa­ tion can access additional details on their computer by visiting www.cms.hhs.gov/medicareform/ccguidances.asp. For additional help. Bosley Pharmacy in Hastings has an expert available to speak to individuals with questions about the new plan. �City attorney further explains PUD lawsuit by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes look a few moments at Monday night's City Council meeting to explain the Court Street litigation recently brought against the city. Eight residents filed four complaints against the City of Hastings last March over what they believed was a planned unit devel­ opment (PUD) being created on land between State and Court streets, from Market Street to Broadway. The complaints asked that the city’s ordinance establishing the PUD be removed and monetary compensation be awarded to them. The plaintiffs maintained that the ordinance created a PUD for the same property they had requested rezoning for just months earlier. Fekkes said a planned unit development (PUD) was not created during the Court Street project, but zoning for the creation of a PUD was put into place. She also said three of the four complaints against the city were dei.ied earlier this month by Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher, who presided over the case, and the fourth was remanded back to the Hastings City Planning Commission. The foi'rth complaint stated that the plain­ tiffs felt their due process rights had been vio­ lated. The next step for the eight residents will be to take their case before the Planning Commission, which will decide whether or 3d the proposed project moves forward. “We ’re not going back to the drawing board. The court said the zoning for the PUD was in place,’’ said Fekkes. "They're (the res­ idents) entitled to a public hearing. There's no guarantee they will be approved or denied." Hastings resident Jim Brown spoke of the PUD issue during the public discussion por­ tion of the meeting. “Amongst all this controversy. 1 think we got to work with the DDA and put together a packet to go commercial (with the develop­ ment of the land).’’ he said. “We need to fig­ ure out a way to do it on our terms.” Fekkes also asked the council Mondaynight for guidance on two areas of concern in a franchise agreement currently being worked out between the city and Millennium Cable. The first question deals with what type of gross revenues arc to be included in the agreement'Fekkes said an-inertasc in- whar the cable company keeps as revenue will in turn increase the amount the city gets back. Fekkes cited a 1997 Dallas. Texas, decision that provides a broad definition of what those gross revenues are. a definition that at least 60 other Michigan communities have adopted. She also said sever. Michigan communities have adopted a much narrower definition of gross revenues, a move she does not endorse. The council agreed to have Fekkes proceed with the broad definition of gross revenues. something she recommended to the board. “If a legal case comes up, you would have better backing with more communities," said Fekkes. Secondly. Millennium Cable requested to institute a local hearing process into the agreement for problems (hat might occur. The hearing would include Millenium appearing before the council and presenting evidence as well as witnesses in relation to its case. Fekkes recommended, and the council agiced. not to include a public hearing process in the agreement with Millenium. “Il’s not for the council to be judge and jury. I don’t see personally how the public benefits from a public hearing process.” Fekkes. In other business last Monday night, the City Council: • Approved Ordinance No. 402 without discussion. The ordinance will detail facade standards for commercial buildings in the downtown overlay zone. City Manager Jeff Mansfield said the new standards will only apply to new construction projects or repairs to the exterior that require a building permit. • Discussed the marketing campaign cur­ rently in progress through the Downtown Development Authority. Daryle BenjaminForbes said the project already has had some positive response and will continue through the holiday season. The campaign includes three direct mail flyers that will be sent to the same 23.000 homes, commercial spots on WBCH. six billboards and several newspaper advertisements. The project is 100 percent funded by the DDA. • Heard a report from Benjamin-Forbes detailing construction begun on the renova­ tions of the Walldorff building in downtown Hastings. The project is scheduled to be com­ pleted in April. • Unanimously voted to purchase the vehi­ cle of Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver at a cost of SI0.425.80. The vehicle will be used by City Manager Jeff Mansfield and his cur­ rent business vehicle will be available for use by council members and staff to attend train­ ing throughout the year. The Ford Taurus cur­ rently used for training purposes will be put out for bid. • Appointed Maryanne Shellenbarger to fill a vacancy left by Phil Myers on the Cable Access Committee. She will serve in the posi­ tion until January when the term expires. • Adopted Resolution 2005-49 to allow the Farmer’s Market to use the parking lot adja­ cent to Tyden Park in 2006. The board approved the market to use the lot seven days a week and encouraged the market to work with other events that use the area in order to schedule use of the lot. The council will meet again at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Dec. 12, in the City Hall Council Chambers. Area churches may submit December, Advent events by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Advent and Christmas services and special events are being planned by local churches. As is the practice of the Banner, the Reminder and the Sun and News, information on events during this season will be printed in the above newspapers on a space available basis. Information about events open to the pub­ lic may be sent via e-mail to Patricia Johns at patricia@j-adgraphics.com. If it is more con­ venient information can be sent via fax at 945-5192, attention Patricia Johns. It is important that information be received by Thursday at noon each week. Please include all the information including the Barry County Dems to have Granholm party The Barry County Democratic Executive Committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Dec 14. instead of the customary first Wednesday of the month, at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. The second Wednesday has been set aside for a gathering of friends and supporters of Gov. Jennifer Granholm to discuss and plan for the 2006 election and hear the governor talk to the Barry County Democrats live on speaker phone. “The primary goal for hosting ‘Granholm Gathering' is to get other Barry County Democrats and Granholm supporters excited to be actively involved in this upcoming cam­ paign." said Barry County Democratic Part Chairwoman Barbara Cichy. “We need to work together now to create a strong bond of well-informed and active supporters for the election year.” Pizza and finger foods will be served. For more information, call Cichy at 269­ 623-8481 church name, address, telephone number and telephone number of a contact person if it is different from the church number. A brief description of the event is also helpful. If information is faxed, the name and tele­ phone number of the church should be on each page of the fax Information will not be accepted over the telephone. Churches can also pay for advertisements. Call 945-9554 to be referred to the proper dis­ play advertisement salesperson. Anyone with questions about this holiday column should call Patricia Johns at 945­ 9554. Emannuel Episcopal Church. 315 W. Center St. Hastings. MI. (269) 945-3014. The Advent potluck with a program and serv­ ice will be held on Wednesdays on Dec. 7. 14. 21. Christmas eve services on Saturday. Dec. 24. begin with the 4 p.m. children's service. Holy Communion and Holy Baptism Christmas service will be held at 10 p.m. On Christmas day. Dec. 25. the Sunday service at begins at 10 a.m. ‘Sound of Music’ set at Lakewood The cast and crew of “The Sound of Music.” under the direction of Laura Smith, have been preparing for December perform­ ances. Tickets arc on sale and show times arc 7 p.m. Thursday. Friday and Saturday. Dec. 1.2 and 3. plus a matinee at 3 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 3. Prices arc $8 for adults. $7 for seniors and S5 for students. Call the ticket office at 616­ 374-1465, extension 4000. “The Sound of Music" is based on a book written by Howard Lindsay and Russc Crouse. The lyrics were written by Oscar Hammerstein III and music by Richard Rodgers. The first performance of the original musi­ cal was Nov. 16. 1959. Mary Martin stared as Maria. Theodore Bikel as Captain Von Trapp and Patricia Neway as Mother Abbess. Holding the Malcom BaWnge Award banner are (from left) Sunny Fresh’s administrative assistant. Lisa Mazsurok, Zmgie Steverson from the mirco lab. Liz Wickham from maintenance and Marfyna Allerding from further processing. The banner reads ‘A Sweet Reoeat. 2005 & 1999." Sunny Fresh earns 2nd Malcolm Baldrige Award Sunny Fresh Foods Inc. of Lake Odessa, the egg further processing subsidiary of Cargill, has received for the second time the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the highest recognition of performance excel­ lence that a U.S. company can receive. "Receiving the Baldrige award the first time was a big honor." said Sunny Fresh President Mike Luker. "Receiving it a second time is truly a testament to the sustained com­ mitment of the Sunny Fresh team and its focus on helping customers succeed." In 1999. Sunny Fresh, became the first food company to ever receive the honor. Lake Odessa plant manager Bobby Harris said. “I think it is a wonderfu. demonstration of a quality company working alongside organizations like the Michigan Economic Development corporation (MEDC) and the Lake Odessa community that have signifi­ cantly helped us achieve great results both in the past and in the future. I want to thank you for helping us grow in Michigan. We look forward to many healthy years in this great state. Harris said after Sunny Fresh filled out the extensive application, the Baldrige examiners spent two days at the Lake Odessa plant con­ ducting further interviews with employee*. They were checking to see if what was on the application was actually happening in the plant. "This is a .vay for a third party to give us feedback on the soundness of the profession­ al analysis of our business." Harris explained. Since Sunny Fresh won the award in 1999. Hastings Middle School students play in festival Students from the Hastings Middle School seventh and eighth grade band took part in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Solo & Ensemble Festival Nov. 19 at Wayland Middle School. "The festival is a wonderful experience for these young musicians." said Joan Bosscrd Schroeder, co-director of the school system’s instrumental music program. Schroder said the young musicians learned how to prepare a solo and/or ensemble to per­ form for an adjudicator for a rating. The commitment was made in mid-September and preparation began in late September. Through time management, goal setting and hard work the students met with their band instructors, practiced on their own. learned how to perform a solo with a piano player and ultimately prepared the solo. “Not only did they learn wonderful life management skills, but they also had the experience of performing music." she said. "Music gives people a form of expression that is only available through artistic endeav­ ors. “Congratulations io all of this group of seventh and eighth graders for their accom­ plishment. Seventh-graders involved were Brice Miler. Jordan Swinkunas. Matt Mueller. Ryan McNally. Chris Parker. Jessie Ulrich. Jessica DoxtaJer. Alexa Tyson. Kayla Pohl. Jenny LaJoye and Patricia Garber. Eighth-graders involved were Alicia Bush. Nicole Gardner. Wendy Todd. Samantha Watson. Katie Ponselto. Brands Gordcnski. Dena Letot. Katelyn Graybill. Maeve Dwyer. Krystal Pratt. Mandy Buehler. Kyle Letot. Amanda Stenzclbarton. Allison Dams. James Moray. George Shannon. Emma Pennington. Helen Macquern. Seth Parker. Doug Baker. Tyler Nelson and Andrew Moore. Harris said, now the bar gets raised for this year’s award. Sunny Fresh was considered to be a small business in 1999 but has grown over the five years and is no longer “small.” "After gening the award in 1999, we didn’t take time to relax, we continued to make improvements on the business.” he comment­ ed. Harris said this award has a trickle down effect for the Lakewood community. The plant expansion, expected to be done by August 2006, is using local contractors and the increased egg demand means more market for the feed grown by local farmers. “Our customers have a firm understanding of the significance of this award. This award solidifies our dedication to excellence." Terry Profitt, former Lake Odessa plant manger and now vioc president of operate in Minnesota, was quoted as saying, this award demonstrates-"ordinary people extraordinary things." With headquarters in Monticello. Minn., Sunny Fresh has egg further processing facil­ ities in Monticello and Big Lake. Mirai.; Mason City and Panora. Iowa; and La?e Odessa. The Sunny Fresh team includes 620 people in all. Sunny Fresh makes a variety of egg-based foods, including prepared and frozen entrees such as omelets, patties and frittatas, pre­ cooked scrambled eggs, diced eggs, peeled hard-cooked eggs and French toast, as well as pasteurized refrigerated and frozen liquid egg products, including fat-free egg products. Sunny Fresh serves the food service industry. Its customers include major restaurants and o’uica service restaurant chains, as well as schools, convenience stores, health care facil­ ities, military bases and food processors. The U.S. Congress established the Baldrige Award program in 1987 to recognize U.S. companies for achievements in quality and business performance excellence. It is named after Malcolm Baldrige. the late secretary of commerce in the presidential cabinet. The commerce secretary and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (formerly the National Bureau of Standards) provide the leadership and management for the program. Baldrige applicants are evaluated on cate­ gories such as leadership, strategic planning, customer and market focus, information and analysis, human resource focus, process man­ agement and business results. “What makes this accomplishment amaz­ ing is that two-thirds of our team today were not even with Sunny Fresh in 1999. when we received our first Baldrige." Luker said, not­ ing that employment at Sunny Fresh has about doubled in the last six years and some of the 1999 stakeholders have moved on to other positions in the Cargill organization. “I think this shows that we have the processes in place to sustain our high performance.” Sunny Fresh has received a number of other prestigious quality awards in recent years including the 1999. 2002 and 2004 Cargill James R. Spicola Award, which is Cargill’s highest level of quality recognition awarded for business and process perform­ ance. Businesses that receive the Spicola Award serve as role models for The Cargill Business Excelled process, which i> Baldrige-based Spicola was president of Cargill in the late 1980s. The 1998 Cargill Business Excellence Award, a Baldrige-based award assessment. w»w started in 1991 to recognize Cargill loca­ tions that excel in Total Quality Management. Only those locations that can demonstrate systematic, sustained and measurable improvement receive the award. Award win­ ners are expected to share experiences with other Cargill locations. Sunny Fresh in 1998 won the McDonald’s Sv eeney Award, whici; is McDonald's suppli­ er quality award and is c^sed on Baidrige award criteria Sunny Fresh among only five companies in the world to receive this award since it was created by McDonald': in 1990. Sunny Fresh is a wholly owned subsidiar y of Minneapolis-based Cargill. “The Cargill strategy is to be a global leader in food and agriculture. The Sunny Fresh team provides a role model for per­ formance excellence and continuous improvement." said Warren Staley, chairman and chief executive officer of Cargill. "Seeing their accomplishments makes all of us at Cargill proud." Additional information about Sunny Fresh and the Baldrige Award can be found on Sunny Fresh's web site: www. sunnyfresh- foods.com. Secure Living on Beautiful Park-like 6.2 Acres BEAR CREEK VILLA is now Accepting Applications from Seniors* For HUD, Section 8 Subsidized 1-bedroom Apartments Come see if you qualify for 30% of Median Income Rent! (♦Must be age 55+ and meet Income Guidelines) Call (616) 693-2271 TODAY for information. Bear Creek Villa 179 E. Ferney Clarksville, MI 48815 f=f �Page 4 - Thursday. December 1.2005 - The Hastings Banner Is our court system guilty of ‘systemic child abuse’? To the editor: This letter is addressed to the to the dog The House State of ever happened in Michigan and countless other states as well. This disaster is what our existing court sys­ the Equal Parenting Bill, wh'ch proposes tem does tc children whose parents divorce. Our current immoral and unethical system parents. The bill would make exception if a parent is unfit, unwilling or unable to proper­ cares not for the "best interests of children” who suffer from a divorce, but for its own ly care for a child. This would have to be mandated joint physical and legal custody when there is a dispute between divorcing right on track with his written comments, and the public needs to hear. He continues with "The best interests of the child are served when they have substantially equal contact time with both parents provided they are both fit, willing and able. In actuality, the current state-federal paradigm of removing a child's parent in the best interests of the child is sys­ temic. government-sponsored child abuse that is responsible for the widespread financial, our courts treat children as a possession to be No more hearsay, no more gender bias from the Friend of the Court system. An exception 'jtren and families right now." because he managed to obliterate her kidney "given" to one parent, overwhelmingly the also would be made if one parent could nr. and spleen. At least I know she didn't suffer mother. Fathers are treated no better than dirt by comply with the child’s school schedule. her back. Fortunately, she died shortly after. killer on Gurd Road: disaster. Representatives Family and Children's Service Committee is considering HB 5267, shown by "clear and convincing evidence." Hunter’s cruel act takes dog’s life To the editor: ongoing 1 am writing to urge you all to help correct one of the largest man-made disasters that has interests and agenda for whatever reasons, social and emotional impoverishment of chil- Dr. Ross is absolutely correct with his com­ ments. my brown dog. Mocha, recently gave him a for long. My other dog has suffered, though. He lot of pleasure. 1 had untied both my dogs that our courts, and are seen as a disposable parent and a source of money, nothing more. This is Michael T. Ross, president of the Family Rlglhts Coalition, writes in support of HB 5267 that "the best interests of the child stan­ of both parents, whether they be married or howled most all day long for two weeks. Me? Tuesday night to run with me. They were chasing each other with a soccer ball, then ran Well, I've cried a lot. I also got to tell my 4- contradictory to every study that anyone can dard actually sets the interests of the state ents are too often deprived of the love and year-old granddaughter that her doggie ran above the interests of the child, the parents into the woods next to my drive. I decided to away. She is too young to have to learn the inhumanity that exists in this world by hear­ access. Fathers are extremely important and essential to the proper upbringing of their care of the "non-custodial parent," usually the father, whose rights and responsibilities as a 1 hope the pleasure he got from shooting run to the end of the drive then call them back. Before I turned around. I heard shots from a 22 caliber, two, then one. ing the whole truth. I know this man also has pets, so I don't understand what would possess him to kill I began to call the dogs, but only one came back. 1 knew Mocha had been shot. 1 took someone else's for no good reason. I also Hooch, my black lab into the woods to try to believe this man was tec? in those woods find her. I called out to the shooter, asking without a hunting license, so what was he him to tell me where she was. hoping she was only wounded and I could take her home, but there was no answer. The gunman hid in his hunting for in his perch in the tree? He also children. There is a start to helping eliminate this and all family members - indeed above all citizens." I must quote Dr. Ross further, because be is Children deserve the love, care and support divorced. Sons and daughters of divorced par­ parent are ignored by the current court sys­ tem. Fathers are not disposable parents, and are Are we finally waking up to the horror? To the editor: Few Democrats wanted to attack Iraq in fhe first place (knowing how these “little presi­ exposed, nations in Europe and (more to fol­ low) world-wide, arc investigating America seen by too many in society as unimportant in the lives of their children except as a source of financial support. This is wrong, and it needs to stop now. as abductor, torturer, lawless state. Our gov­ 1 urge all to contact your state representa­ tive. For many, this would be State Rep. Gary mires). Or.ce involved, even fewer wanted to ernment is running amuck, committing crim­ inal acts on the streets of other nations, Newell. As of tins writing, the State Senate has been urged to get a companion bill to their "cut and run." Even at this late date die most friendly and adversarial alike. Our interna­ Family and Human Services Committee, but outspoken senators against the mess Bush, Cheney and Rumsfeld (BC&R) made in Iraq tional reputation, with peoples of all stripes, has not yet done so. State Senator Patty whenever he chooses. He a disgrace to his has never been lower. Birkholz is the proper contact for many of heritage and to hunting. are Republicans. shot tiie dog on someone else's property and was likely trespassing at the time. dential wars" most often lead to ugly quag­ dark pleasure. I only heard silence and. it got I think someone should let him know that too dark to continue. The next morning my neighbors gave me his national heritage does not give him the right to trespass nor kill whatever he wishes permission to look for Iter on their property. I went through briars and sticktights, but couldn't find her. I was told Wednesday who the shooter was. Not only that, he had shot another neighbor's Killing a dog (cruelty to animals) is a Democrats expected the “efficient business criminate violence only grows the enemy (as you about this. This bill will create a “win-win" situation. felony and carries a maximum four-year sen­ types” running Washington D.C. (who'd also like to run your bedroom, library, school Vietnam should surely have' demonstrated). Children will have the Icve and care of their tence in prison. I did file a complaint, and dog the week before... a three-legged dog. even if you he is not convicted maybe he will rooms, and doctor's office) to plan well, send We're (still) vulnerable to terrorist attack on all sides, and still feeding Cheney's beast stantial amount of his time. Divorced dads Tanner, who managed to crawl home before think about changing his activities because he died. It seems this man enjoys boasting about neighbors are watching. We don't want him good equipment, avoid (so far as possible) inhumane treatment of locals, avoid the Halliburton bales of thousand dollar bills daily. on our property, he has a small lot where he morass they sank into (because they never Finding allies jealous of their good name is this type of activity. He must be proud of lives and should stay there. We don't trust him had enough soldiers there to hold what they himself. Yes, I know who he is. someone with no respect for life around our took). going to become a lot more difficult. We've lost (or are losing soon) most who joined us Meanwhile. I am grateful to the Armstrong animals or our children. Torture, abuse, abduction, murder, indis­ Given our superbly trained (and Iraq’s in this burlesque of modem war. (It's oddly father, and most importantly, finally a sub­ will finally be able to have their proper role in helping to raise their children, an equal part, unlike what happens now. The only "losers" would be the current "custodial parents." who continue to believe that chid support is for them to live off of as well. These irresponsible parents need to got boys and Lome Arnold for finding Mocha I would like to meet this man face to face pathetic) military, why is Iraq proving such a reminiscent of Wcrid War I in that soldiers and bringing her home last Friday. She died just a few feet from my parents’ property. My sometime because I want him to have to con­ "tough nut?" Because our effort is managed cover the same ground over and over, and a job to support themselves, just as every nect a person with the pet he killed. I want by service-evaders, most often die at the hands of people they other responsible adult has had to do. Child brother-in-law helped me dig a grave for her. him to understand how much I cared for wannabee tough-guys, criminals, liars, oil­ never see, from explosives their commanders support is for children, not for an ex-spouse to I understand Mocha's assailant told the Mocha and how much I have missed her and thought it unnecessary to secure). Eve off of as well. Michigan State trooper that he shot her when how senseless this cruel act was. She only prospectors, suck-up generals who expected a cake-walk, and planned for nothing else. she was about 10 feet away and she was run­ wanted to be loved and run and have fun. ning toward him. He claimed that he was afraid. Well, we conducted an autopsy and Say a prayer. He may the only friend you have left. guess what? She was shot running across in front of h:m as the bullet went into the side of and I can't see a single man of Gen. Wesley Clarke's caliber and accomplishment among Real plans, decent armored vehicles, dem­ Frederick 0. Wurm, ocratic allies,, good body armor, enough sol­ A concerned grandparent, We should thank Intelligent Design things Joyce Snow, were forced out, refusing to approve the fias­ aren't worse. (Reviewing America's overall Hastings co they'd earlier predicted. I wonder if Bush condition, it's difficult to see anything regrets not listening. (I’d bet Kerry regrets remotely near “intelligent design” in BC&R choosing Edwards over Clarke.) Marines and soldiers couldn't communicate when Reagan policy, foreign or domestic. Maybe the’ J do better with a Ouija board.) invaded Grenada. They couldn't when they Larry damp. growing mass movement among consumers, small fanners, entrepreneurs, communities, and others to take back control of our food economy and food culture by focusing on locally-grown foods. Farmers markets, for example, are flourishing, with some 2,800 of them across America, involving nearly 20,000 farmers selling in all kinds of neigh­ borhoods to hundreds of thousands of con­ sumers. There are also community garden projects, farm stands, and other direct farmer-to-consumer marketing outlets, as well as more and more grocers and restaurants proudly offering food fresh off local farms. Check out these connections for everything from free-range turkey to organic tomatoes. Buying locally means you can get better food at cheaper prices, but it also means that the money you spend stays in your community and supports a revitalized family-farm econo­ my. To connect to markets, near you, go to this website: www.localharvest.org Jim Hightower, Minuteman Media.org Middleville diers... it could have been much different. remaining generals — the gcod ones quit, or Buy food direct from a local farmer To the editor: It's Thanksgiving Day (more or less) — have you hugged a farmer yet? Actually, wc need to do a lot more than hug those family farmers who bring us such a bounty of good food. They've become endan­ gered species in the Brave New AgWorld of industrialized, conglomeratized, and global­ ized food production that our policy makers are pushing. Thanks to such policies, those who till the soil are productive, efficient ... and broke! They're being forced out of business by corporate profiteers. The price of everything from seeds to crop loans keeps going up, while the price farmers arc paid for their com­ modities keeps going down. Few consumers know it, but very little of what you and I spend on food goes to the farmer. Out of each dollar we spend, farmers now get only 19 cents, with monopolistic middlemen like ADM. Cargill, McDonalds, Monsanto. Philip Morris, "tyson, and Wal-Mart grabbing an tvcr-larger share. But the good news is that we don't have to buy in to the self-serving manipulative sys­ tem of the monopolists. Instead, there's a draft-dodgers got to Iraq (20 years later), either. Hastings Now the president's torture Gulag has been Lake associations stealing public domain To the editor: and are governed by the state for public use, There is an issue that all people of and this is how it should be. Any attempt to Michigan should be up in arms agaiiut. breach this will soon lead to the wealthy and The Gifford Lake Association of Lake influential controlling not only our public County and State Representative Geoff waters, but also public land, and making them Hansen are spearheading an attempt to their own private refuges. remove outboard motor control on lakes If owning property adjacent to public wafer under 50 acres from the Department of gives you the right to govern public water, Natural Resources, and place them under the then owning property adjacent to public land .vouid give you the right to govern public control of lake associations. This is nothing more than an attempt to pri­ land, it's all public domain. I am a property owner on Gifford Lake and vatize our public waters. If small lakes associations can govern I am ashamed that our lake association is part motors, then all lake associations can do the of this, call your state representative, and same. If private citizens are allowed to con­ trol motors, it won't slop there, then it will be state senator, the governor, the DNR and protest this blatant attempt to steal public boats, docks, diving platforms, and even the domain. Tom Sprague, fishery. The lakes of Michigan belong to the state Public Opinion: Woodland What’s top story of ’05? Soon writers for the Hastings Banner will be looking back at the events of 2005. What are the two or three most significant events of the past year in your opinion? Responses to our weekly question. Banner n« Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 PuoBhwoy Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division at J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacobs Frederic Jacoba Preesdent Vc* President Steven Jacoba Secretary/!rassurer • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Edtor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Fran Faver man Chris Fuller, Hastings: William Thompson, Hastings: JoAnn Duflo, Hope Township: Ken Hamp, Hastings: Sandra Ponsetto KetyUoyd Jon Gambee • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Oaeaftad adi accepsd Monday trough Fndty. BOOxmlo 530p.m “I think the impact of Hurricane Katrina nation­ ally and even locally. The resignation of Shane McNeill and the heat that is being put on Congress now for improving the economy, gas prices and the war in Iraq.” “The most significant of the year is a personal one for me. the birth of my daughter. Angela, on Oct. 27." “I think the most signif­ icant event of this year is bringing Saddam Hussein to trial. First he was cap­ tured and now his trial is beginning.” “While 1 support the war in Iraq, I do think it is time for it to be over. Also significant this year was the improvement of the economy in the Hastings and Barry County area." “I think the rising fuel and propane prices are the most important news events that have an impact on everyday people." “I think the stories about gas prices and their impact on local people and the economy and the war in Iraq are the most important stories of the year.” Scott Ommen Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs SutecripttonRaaaa: €30 per yaarm Barry Carty S32 per yaar m ad)orang counaae S35 par year aiaaahara POSTMASTER Sand addrats changea to: PO Bex B Kast-ngs. Ml 4905^-0602 Second Class Postage Pad at MasJmga MJ 490M �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 1. 2005 - Page 5 Newborn babies Let’s apply ‘welfare rules’ to everybody “Father. Al" at St. Rose of Lima Church last Sunday morning presented parishioners with a list of needs less fortunate people have this holiday season, and it seemed to be longer than usual. I found it both interesting and depressing. While many of us try to do sometl ing for needy folks, especial­ ly at this time of year, it seems the task at hand is even more chal­ lenging than in years past. Father Al's list included, but was not limited to: • The victims of Hurricane Katrina, many of whom, lest we for­ get, still are seeking new homes, food and even new lives in the wake of the worst natural disaster in the history of the United States, which occurred a mere thiec months ago. • People who struggle to make ends meet and put enough food on the table for their families, including children. Local Christmas food basket programs are intended for them, but what happens to them during the rest of the year? • Families who can’t afford to buy Christmas gifts for each other in this the season of giving. We are fortunate to have special Christmas tree gift programs, such as the one at Hastings City Bank and the “Wish Upon a Star" program in Nashville. • People who have come to the realization they can't afford to heat »heir homes this winter because of prospects of higher fuel costs. • The homeless, many of whom have been found to be mentally ill or grappling with drug or alcohol issues. • Families challenged by the need to provide nutritious food because too often it’s too expensive. The “Soup's On" program in Orangeville Township and the surplus food store at Thomapple Valley Church attempt to provide an answer, but is it enough to help the children who need it? • People who have lost jobs because industries have shut down in the past year and headed to other countries to do business more cheaply. Let’s not forget those who have had to make wage and benefit concessions in order to continue to be employed. • Victims of other disasters here in America, like the other hurri­ canes in Florida and elsewhere, and victims world wide, like so many people in Pakistan and Indonesia after earthquakes and a tsunami. • And we must not forget our troops in Iraq and around the world, giving of themselves. The needs seem so great. Il’s almost overwhelming. As I look over the many publications our company prints from al) over Western Michigan the message is the same, many of our citizens, neighbors and friends are in trouble and need our help. Meanwhile, our lawmakers just returned to Lansing Monday from a two-week ’deer hunting' vacation to take on the budget cri­ sis. which they didn't act on before their vacation. There's also a new proposal on welfare "reform." According to news reports, they plan to set policy on what should be done with those who don't show up for work or for job training while receiving welfare bene­ fits. My question is: What then should we do with some of the high­ est paid legislators in the country who don’t show up for work in Lansing. They just enjoyed two weeks of leisure for deer hunting and Thanksgiving. In just a few weeks they will again leave for the Christmas holiday break and won't return till sometime in January of next year. Let’s not forget these arc the same state legislators who worked only one day each week during the summer. How dare they promise to get tough on poor people who don't show up for work when they themselves take more time off than most workers in Michigan! Even more disturbing is House member State Rep. Jerry Kooimr.n of Grand Rapids, has stated "Able-bodied adults should be limited to four years of welfare, and recipients who don’t com­ ply with requirements three times should be prohibited from receiving aid ever again." What if lawmakers were forced to live under the requirements of the laws they pass for others? We all want welfare recipients to be accountable when receiving welfare benefits from the state. Recipients should feel obligated to comply with requirements to receive any payments. Their actions should be monitored for com­ pliance as part of the benefits received. This should not be a question anout whether your Republican or Democrat. This is a question of fairness and human decency. We need to monitor our programs for citizens to see what impact they are having on the problem. Every time you offer new legislation, our leaders need to understand the impact the new laws will have on the citizens. Is it going to help, will it solve a problem? It seems our leaders continue to look for headlines rather than results. It seems to me the issue is a sign of the times. Rather than beat up on the recipient, let's look to legislation that will have an impact on the economy, a positive impact on the poor or jobless. My message to welfare recipients and legislators is the same — show up to work with the attitude that you can change the situation for the better. All it takes is the desire and commitment to do so. If wc all pull together with a more giving attitude we can get through this trying time, if wc just work together will make it eas­ ier for us all. GIRL, Annamay Rose, bom at Pennock Traci Hospital on Nov. 2. 2005 at 8:05 p.m. to Weighing 8 lbs. 12.5 ozs. and 21 inches long. Mary and Earl Whitney of Dowling. Weighing 6 lbs. 3 1/2 ozs. and 19 inches GIRL, Allison Kate, bom at Pennock and Jerry Downs of Hastings. long. Hospital on Nov. 7, 2005 at 9:52 a.m. to GIRL. Tyne Lillian, bom at Spectrum Donald and Dawn Kerby of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches Health on Oct. 28, 2005 at 5:19 a.m. to Keri long. and Keith Bufka of Middleville. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and 19 inches long. She was wel­ comed home by big brother. Chase. BOY, Cayden Timothy, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 7. 2005 at 11:46 p.m. to Tim and Melissa Kline of. Wayland. BOY, Andrew Michael Ferguson, bom at Weighing 8 lbs. 13 1/2 ozs. and 22 1/2 inch­ Ingham Regional Medical Center in Lansing es long on Oct. 25. 2005 at 10.O1 p.m. to Mike and Jetta Ferguson of Lansing. Weighing 6 lbs. 4 ozs. and 18 3/4 inches long. BOY, Benjamin Matthew, bom at Pennock BOY, Treyven Kelley, bom at Pennock Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 1/2 ozs. and 20 Hoi pita! on Nov. 5, 2005 at 5:46 p.m. to Matthew and Tiffany Scobey of Lake Hospital on Nov. 10, 2005 at 6:26 p.m. to 1/2 inches long. Charity Peters and Kelley McArthur of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 3/4 ozs. and 21 GIRL, Makayla Brianne. bom at Pennock inches long. Hospital on Nov. 5, 2005 at 1:02 p.m. to Laura Hendrick and James BOY, Emil Paul, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 11. 2005 at 5:15 p.m. to Duane and Pickett of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Buffy Meyers of Woodland. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Rylee Alana. bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 3. 2005 al 7:26 a.m. to BOY, Tyler Scott, bom at Pennock Hospital Heidi and Bret Miller of Dowling. Weighing on Nov. 14, 2005 at 6:19 p.m. to Phillip and 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Michelle On* of Middleville. Weighing 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Alison Marie, boro at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 14. 2005 at 12:45 p.m. to BOY, Morgan Raymond Samual, bom at Mike and Ashley Mater of Delton. Weighing Pennock Hospital on Nov. 12, 2005 at 6:21 p.m. to Trisha and John Crain of Springport. 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and 21 inches long. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 oz. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Jessica Mary, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. II, 2005 at 7:41 a.m. to Shannon and Jim Warner of Sunfield. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics BOY, Caden Benjamin, bom at Pennock Joshua Alan Dykstra of Middleville and Alicia Kaylin Weeber of Middleville. Nicholas Ray Winnie of Bellevue and Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 11 ozs. and 20 Tiffany Joy Graham of Bellevue. inches long. John Lender! Byl of Grant and Taryn Beth Timmerman of Middleville. GIRL, Jordyn Brooke, bom at Pennock Jonathan Alan McEwen of Hastings and Hosgital^on Nov^ 9, 2005 al J5:27 p.m. to^ Nicole Lee Ditnond of Hastings. Hospital on Nov. 6. 2005 al 3:13 a.m. to Mindy Gildner Former editor’s words still true today To the editor: While rummaging through old newspapers in my home at Gun Lake recently, I found an old copy of an editorial written two and a half years ago by a neighboring newspaper. Penasee Globe Editor Nila Aamoth's words cry out even more clearly and eloquently today. There are those who believe we must con­ tinue the carnage in Iraq, but finally a major­ ity of Americans has become aware that this fight is futile. I recently asked Nila and received permis­ sion to have her words reprinted from the June 30,2003. edition of her newspaper based in Wayland: “What a beautiful sight it was! Banners fly­ ing, proud young men in crisp new uniforms, marching in step, drummers beating out a cadence. Along the roadside, women and chil­ dren leaned against white picket fences, wav­ ing lace hankies or tiny flags, and cheering. “Later, when Civil War battles were waged in the meadows and hills in the outskirts of Washington. D.C.. families packed picnic baskets and drove wagons to a shady spot where they could watch out of harm's way as their sons, fathers and brothers fired lead balls into the bodies of other sons, fathers and brothers. Later still, as the battle-weary came home in tatters, limping on homemade crutches, faces drawn from the agony of killing, the festive atmosphere was replaced with despair. “In April 1861 after Fort Sumter fell to the Confederacy. President Abraham Lincoln called for 75,000 volunteers to put down the rebellion within 90 days. “In March 2003. President George W. Bush sent to Iraq more than 100.00 volunteers, the uncovering them is np. longer the issue, the first of more to come, with the noble purpose of rescuing a nation from an oppressive and policy makers say. , , cruel dictator who reportedly threatened “What is the issue? And why does the death world peace with the use of 'Weapons of toll continue to rise in a conflict that was declared closed? Mass Destruction.' “In the beginning, those who championed “What a beautiful sight it was! Banners fly­ ing. bands playing! Proud young men and peace rather than war were asked to bite their women in colorful, crisp camouflage, march­ tongues; .support the troops and delay demon­ strations until our boys*and girls came home. ing confidently into the bellies of huge air­ “It is now time to bring our boys and girls planes or up the gangplanks of gray warships. Along the runways and pier side, spouses and home.” Jose Blanco. children waved flags and cheered. Gun Lake “Then, the citizens went home and parked themselves in front of the glow of television screens, out of harm’s way. and watched the battle rage while they ate dinner on the couch. “Later, when the dictator was nowhere to be found, He has heart failure. and Weapons of Mass Destruction eluded discov­ Dad and Mom have to go to Milwaukee, W1 on ery. hints of expanding mili­ Dec. 1st to see if my dad is able to get another tary action to other nations heart transplant and a kidney transplant. So will you brought, not pride, but please keep my Dad in your thoughts and prayers, despair. and Benny Hodges of If you happen to see Bonnie Meredith on December 2nd Wish her a (Happy 40th ^rthday\ From everyone at the Larry Neil Agency My Dad, Glenn Desgranges was in Alexian Bros. Hospital for 7 days. “Change the channel from CNN to ‘Survivor.' “The whereabouts of the terrorist who masterminded the assault on New York is unknown. Osama bin Laden is no longer the issue, the policy makers say. The whereabouts of Saddam Hussein is unknown. His capture is no longer the issue, the policy makers say. Weapons of Mass Destruction arc so well hid­ den that a hundred thousand troops cannot find them, but and my whole family? QJy Tteuica Ttesgranges 3.21% Earn up to with Premier Checking. Left to Right: L’oreal Gironda, Cory Baker, Dad, Danica. 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Member SI PC saa«s?5ess=aF|s5a5““ 9flh & Ba F �Pago 6 - Thursday. December 1. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film processing. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLICCHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pailor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School II® a.nt; Sunday Evening Service 6.40 pan.; Bibk Study A Prayer Time Wednesda j nights 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell. Pastor Saturday Mau 4J0 pan.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. -nd 1140 am.. Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 pan. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. 49058 Senior Pastor Rev Wrr. Clayton Garrison. Service Tunes: 940 aan. and 1140 *_m. A 640 p.m (Smail groups on 1 st and 3rd Sunday nights) Wednesday: Christian Education Classes. 700 pm WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings, Ml 49058. Rev. Bob’ Smith. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School. 9.30 a.m. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion " 315 W Center St. (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: (269) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe III. Rector. Mr. F William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 aan. and 10 a.m Children's Chapel and Sunday School al 10 a.m. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.m. 314 E Main Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev Fr. Lavery. Pastor Phone 795-9030. Sonday Man 3:30 p.m. First Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m. First Friday Mavs 6 p.m. Confessions 30 minutes before Mass. Rosary Prav er 30 minutes before Mass WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchippersDeMuntrr Sunday Worship 9:15 aan. • Sunday School 10.30 aae. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al RumcII. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9: 30 a.m. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M37 South u M-79. Ke. Richvd Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995 Church Website: www hopeum org Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary­ Treasurer. Linda Cobb. Office hours. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10: 45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pin; Son Shine Preschool (<n 3 A 4); Tuesday, Thursday from 9-11:30 am. 12:00-2:30 pm; Wednesday 6 p.m. - Pioneers (meal served). Wednesday 6 p.m. - Jr. A Sr. High Youth (meal served) Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Mtg. SAINTS ANDREW A M ATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLIC AN CHURCH Advent Pottocks with programs a.<d services from 5:30-8 p.m. on Wednesdays beginning on Nov. 30 and Dec. L 14, ami 21. Christmas Eve Services • 4 p.m. Children's service; 10 p.m Holy Communion and Holy Baptism Christmas serv­ ice. Christmas Dav • Sunday service at 10 a.m. CHURCH OFTHE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9 45 aan.; Sunday School 1140 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.. Wednesday Evening CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brenl Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.; Worship 1140 a.m.; Evening Service at 6.00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.00 p.m_ QUIMBY UNITED METHODISf CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Worship 11 aan.; P.O Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd . Dowling Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpok. Sunday morning worship service 9.45 a.m. Nursery provid­ ed. Sunday evening "New Beginnings” starts ai 5:15 with meal. 5:30 adult small group, youth group, kids club. 6:30 praise service. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays al noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals Men’s group 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m Christ s Quilters. Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Coming in January, exploring spiritual gifts Bible study. Church website: countrychapelume.org. 2415 McCann Rd. (■ Irving) Sunday services cacbwuek: 9.15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service). 1140 a.m Holy Communion (each week), and Evening Prayer 640 p.m. (May-August). We have a weekly Wednesday 600 p.m. Even Prayer service and special Holy Days services as announced (please call the rectory for those times). The Rector of Ss. Andrew A Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Huuw ick. The church phone num­ ber is 269-795-2370 and ihe recto­ ry number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is httpJ/trax.to/ andrew matthias We art part of the Diocese of the G rcat Lakes » hkh is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North Amenc. and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at ull our services. GRACE COMMUNTH CHURCH 8950 £. M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m Fellowship Tune before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dan Currie; Pastor Osborn, Minister of Musk; Ryan White. Youth A Family; Dave Wood Sr . Adult Ministries. 9:30 am Sunday S-hool for all ages; 10:45 a.m.. Morm.'g Worship; 640 p.m.. Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m. Awana. Sr. and Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir pnw'icc Call Church Office for inform.non on MOPS. Praise A Mobon'Childrer.s Chntr. Ladies Bible Studies Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M­ 66 south of Assyria RdNashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise A Worship 10:30 am.. 6.00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys A girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald An oasis of God's love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616­ 731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton Pastor Daniel Hofmann 623­ 5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 am Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARLSH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Summer School 9:30 a.m. and Worship 10:30 am. No summer Sunday School. Youth activities: call for information This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings 1 BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions" 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Rd . Hastings Sunday School 9:45 aan ; Church Service 10:45 am.; Evening Worship 6 p.m Prayer meeting - Thun 7 p.m. Men's breakfast. 1st Sat. of the month WMF laches. 1st Tues, of the 'nonth Our Motto The Bible, the tt-hole Bible, and noth­ ing but the Bible " Pastor Rus Sarwr. '•astor's phone 945-9224 PRAIRIEVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Dehon. Ml 49046 • 269-671-4193. Pastor. Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 am.; Worship Service 11 am.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.: Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p m. ST. TIMOTHY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 9800 East BC Avenue. Richland. Ml 49083 Phone 269-629-9436 Eucharistic service every Sunday. 9:30 am. This is my body given for you. Do this m remembrance of me ' (Luke 22:19 NIV) Come share in the weekly Holy Communion - accepting Christ and being united v.-ith Him. sur­ rendering our lives to Him so that we may know His will and walk in His ways. We an located in a wooded setting, north of Richland on BC Avenue, between M-43 ant* Gull Lake Drive. All htprired chrivians are welcome to partici­ pate tn the Holy Eucharist We believe that Christianity L* a faith of inclusion, not exclusion. Therefore, you don't have to be a* Episcopalian - just a believer. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E State Rd. (Corner of State Rd. and Boltwood St across from Tom's Market). Senior Pastor Daniel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Bnan Teed. Pastor of Counseling A Visitation. Dun Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nursery resided for all services. Sundays: Worship services 8:45 and 11®0 xm. Kids for Christ. !l®0 a.m. Worship Service only for 3 A 4 yr. olds. A 5 yr-tth grade disndswd during announcements. Sunday School for all ages I0®0 am. with adult electives. Sunday Evening Service and Small Groups 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week. 6:30 p.m.: Adults; Sing N" Share. Pastor’s Class. Youth. 6th-12th grades, and Faith Weaver Friends. 4 yrs. thru Sth grade. Thursday: 9:30-11 am Senior Adult Coffee Hour. Women’s Ministry 7 p.m.. 2nd Thur, each month. Christmas Schedule: Sunday. Dec. 4th, 6.40 pun- Sing *N Share Christasas Musical “Star of Wonder’’ Children’s Program, “Baby Jesus We You," and Cookie Fellowship. Saturday. Dec. 24th, 10:00 p.a. Christmas Eve Worship. Sunday, Dec. 25,1040 aun. Christinas Morning Service. No Wed. Mid-week Dec. 21 A 28. HASTINGS - Vanessa L. Easey, of 49. of Hastings, died Thursday. November 24. 2005 al her home, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Mrs. Easey was bom on May 10. 1956 in Lansing, the daughter of Delvin A. and Julia (Badgerow) Landes. She was raised in the Hastings and Woodland areas and attended area schools, graduating in 1974 from Lakewood High School. She was married to Tommy A. Easey on September 2, 1976. Vanessa retired from Viking Corp, due to terminal cancer. Previous employment included the former Vogt Funeral Home in Nashville. Barry County Medical Care Facility and JC Penney store in Hastings. Vanessa’s biggest love was spending time with her family. She loved watching her chil­ dren and grandchildren in sporting events. She was a member of GWTA-Gold Wing Touring Association-motorcycle club, where she enjoyed traveling. She enjoyed bowling and softball. Vanessa is survived by her husband. Tommy, son. Tim (Deana) Easey of Hastings; daughter. Amy (Jeremy Easterbrook) Easey of Hastings; step-sons. Tommy Easey Jr. of Battle Creek and Scott Easey of Tennessee; seven grandchildren, including Alexis. Emmalee, Cassidee and Nick; brothers. Richard ('“arol) Landes of Vermontville, Tom (Barb) Landes of Texas. Robert (Judy) Landes of Hastings. Larry (Brooke) Landes of Ionia and Martin Landes of Ionia; sisters. Donna Bentley of Hastings. Jean (Gar ) WicznrA Of Hastings and Janet (David) Easey of Battle Creek; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents. Services were held Tuesday. November 29, 2005 at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Olmstead officiating. Burial was at Cedar Creek Cemetery . Memorial contributions may be made to Vanessa L. Easey Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www. wren-funeralbotne.com). HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 940 a m.-Noon and 140-340 p.m. Friday 940 a.tn.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:30 UVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshments. 1140 Traditional Worship Service. v>'c offer various Sunday school classes «t 8:15. 9:30 uid II a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m.. and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev Dr Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday ServKes - 900 a m. Traditional Worship Services; 1040 a.m. Coffee Hour. 10.10 a.m. Sunday School - Preschool through Adult. 11:20 a m. Contemporary Worship Services; 6:30 p.m. Middle High and Senior High Youth Group Meetings. Nursery care is provid­ ed for both services, and during Sunday School! Visit us online at www.fpcofh.org and our web log for sermons at http.' hastingspresbyterian.blogspot, com' f oaswm 13 grandeMMrcn. 19 grettgfindcWMidfcher aunt. Audie DeHaan of Saranac; a id many nieces, nephews and other lov.ng, family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband. Kenneth; sister. Betty Demaray; and grandson. Justin. The funeral service was held on Saturo?y. November 26 at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Burial took place al Lakeside Cemetery. The family nas suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the VFW Scholarship Fund, or the First Congregational Church of Lake Odessa. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Florence M. Lantz GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street. Hastings Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Thursday. Dec. 1 - 3:45 a.m. Clapper Kids; 4:45 a.m. Grace Notes; 740 p.m. Aduh Choir. 740 p.m. Adventurers. Friday. Dec. 2 • 140 p.m. Hasting* Women's Club. Saturday. Dec. 3 • 1040 a.m. Catechism 4. 240 Christmas Program Rehearsal. Sunday. Dec. 4 - 840 A 10:45 a m. Holy Communion; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; After 2nd Serv. The Way Info Meeting; 640 pm. Middle School Youth Group; 6:00 p.m. High School Youth Group. Monday. Dec. 5 - 7.40 p.m. P.others of Grace. Tuesday. Dec. 6 1:00 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous; 740 p.m Worship Committee. Wednesday. Dec. 7 1040 a.m. Wordwatchers; 640 p.m. Advent Supper. 740 p.m. Evening Prayer LAKE ODESSA - Rose Marie Johnson, age 79. of Lake Odessa, passed away peace­ fully at her home on Tuesday. November 22, 2005 and was taken Home to be with her Lord. Rose was bom in Lake Odessa on October 29. 1926 to Oliver Merle and Reva (Majinksa) Demaray. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1945 and married Kenneth LeRoy Johnson on August 6. 1945. Kenneth preceded her in death on March 14. 1957. Following her husband’s death. Rose learned the art of cake decorating and created beautiful wedding cakes, as well as cakes for other special occasions, for over 25 years. She also worked as a cashier for the dime store in Lake Odessa, worked as a cook for the Lake Odessa Junior High and A&W Drive-In. and retired from Hastings Manufacturing after 15 years of service. Rose was proud of the roses and clematis she grew in her garden. She enjoyed sewing, baking and canning, and was never too busy to go shopping. Rose was a member of the JacksonMutschler VFW Post #4461 Ladies Auxiliary, but above all, she was a life-long devoted and active member of the First Congregational Church of Lake Odessa. She is survived by her children. Melody (Dave) LaNew. Johnny (Pat) Johnson. Michael (Roxanne) Johnson, all of Lake Odessa, arid “ftm MIDDLEVILLE - Mary (Mae) McKeown, age 94. of Middleville, went to be with her Lord on Friday. N6vember 25. 2005 at Carveth Village. Mae. was bom in Chicago. IL on March 17. 1911, the daughter of William Alexander and Mary (Wooler) Park. She married Jim McKeown on February 16. 1946 in Chicago, where they continued to live until Jim retired in the 1970s. At that time they moved to a small farm in Middleville. Mac was a proud woman, who was always happy to see a smiling face. She was a life-long member of the Methodist Church and a member of the Lady MacDuff Lodge in Chicago. Although she never had any children of her own. she always delighted in the company of all her nieces and nephews. Mac is survived by her sisters. Nina Granger and Lillian Duffey, both of Illinois, along with her sisters-in-law. Jcrrie. Pearl and Marge McKeown, and 12 nieces and nephews. She was blessed with many great nieces and nephews Mae was preceded in death by her hus­ band. Jim McKeown; parents; sister. Isabel Reilley; and nephew. Bill Duffey. A memorial service will be held Saturday. December 3. 2005 at I p.m. at the Middleville United Methodist Church with Pastor Scott E. Manning officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Barry County. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. HASTINGS - Florence M. Lantz, age 94. of Hastings, died Wednesday. November 23. 2995 at her residence. She was bom June 19. 1911 in River Camard. Canada, the daughter of Maxine M. and Eva (Paquette) McLoche. Florence graduated in 1931 from Redeemer Catholic School in Detroit and moved to Hastings in 1970. She married Gerald J. Lantz June 11. 1934 and he died January 8, 1973. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. The Altar Society. St. Monica Guild. Ladies Knights of Columbus and Pennock Hospital Guild #8. Florence was preceded in death by her par­ ents; husband. Gerald; daughter. Barbara Jull; grandson. Michael Jull and six brothers. Surviving arc daughters. Kathleen Kuschel of Allen Park. Theresa (Gregory) Rutkowski; grandchildren. Theresa Jull, Laura Jull. Kevin (Shelly) Kuschel. Beth Kuschel. Tracy (Michael) White, Derek Rutkowski: great grandson. Alex Jull; sister. Josephine (Donald) Rafels; nieces and nephews. Memorials can be made to the American Heart Association. Funeral mass was held Saturday. November 26. 2005 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Fr. Alfred J. Russell officiating. Burial as at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Arrangements arc by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Avis Rose Dillenbeck WOODLAND Miss Avis Rose Dillenbeck. age 93. of Woodland, died Tuesday. November 29. 2005 at Hastings Tcndcrcarc. Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home (www.wren-funeral-home.com). HASTINGS - Cynthia S. Ketchum, age 56, of Hastings, died Friday. November 25,2005 at her home. Mrs. Ketchum was bom on February 27, 1949 in Hastings, the daughter of Earl and llene (Sherbinske) Lewis. She is survived by husband. Geof; son, Trevor (Lisa) Ketchum of Parkston. South Dakota; daughter, Amy (Robert) Makley of Hastings; son. Aaron Ketchum of Hastings; four grandchildren. Anthony Makley. Katilyn Ketchum. Jarred Ketchum, and Natalie Ketchum; parents, llene and Earl Lewis of Hastings; sister, Earlene (Jay) Gordenski of Hastings; two nephews. Tay and Justin Gordenski; mother-in-law. Lucinda Ketchum of Hastings; and sister-in-law. DeeDee (Paul) Geerdes of Alto. A Candelight Celebration of Life was held on Wednesday. November 30. 2005 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Willard H. Curtis officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Society. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren funeral-home.com). Lillian “Marie” Lester DELTON - Lillian “Marie’’ Lester, age 88. Mrs. Lester was bom on November 12. 19171 'in Hope Townsfup, tKe daughter of Henry and Lillian (Haines) Leinaar. She was a longtime member of the Johnstown Grange and the Kingsley Ladies Aid Society. She loved reading, crossword puzzles, feeding and watching birds and going out to eat Mrs. Lester is survived by a daughter. Marietta (Larry) Odett of Battle Creek; sons, Bernard (Louise) Lester of Plainwell, and Dari (Carla;*) Lester of Delton; a daughter­ in-law. Wtcieta “Skeet” Lester of Delton; sis­ ters-in-law. Doris Leinaar and Wilma Jean DeVries, both of Delton. 20 grandchildren and several great and great great grandchil­ dren, nieces and nephews. Mrs. Lester was preceded n; death l»y ha husband. Harold, in 1967; a son. William, in 2005; a daughter. Margaret Simmoic* a granddaughter. Patty Lester, great grand ons, Teague Pederson and Alexander Lester, a great granddaughter. Conleigh Andenen; brothers. Richard and Boyd Leinaar, sisters. Helen Leinaar and Joseph Lester. Funeral services were conducted Tuesdiy. November 29, 2005 at Faith United Methodist Church, Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann, officiating. Interment took place at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Barry Community Hospice or Barry County Commission on Aging Meals on Wheels pro­ gram. . Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Virginia “Ginny" Kurtz BERLIN. PENN. - Virginia “Ginny” Kurtz, age 58. of Berlin. Pennsylvania, passed away Wednesday. November 23.2005 at Pittsburg Medical Center. She was bom January 3. 1947. She is survived by her husband. Kenneth Conklin (formerly of Hastings) and her stepchildren. Michelle. Melinda and Andrew. Ginny lived in the Hastings area with Ken for five years before they moved to Pennsylvania. She enjoyed raising and show­ ing Rottweiler dogs and traveling. She was preceded in death by ha parents. William Sr. and Blanche Kurtz, and also by her brother, William Jr. Kurtz of Shenandoah. Penn. Graveside memorial service will be Monday. December 19. 2005 at I) a.m. at Brushridge Cemetery in Hope Twp. Luncheon immediately following al the Hope Twp. Hall on M-43. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 1. 2005 - Page 7 Mary Rose (Kordas) Robinson Hayward SHOPPING, continued from page 1 drive less because of gas prices and the not expect from out-of-town merchants. sudden snowfall," he said. “Our business “It’s the advantage we have over other has been steady overall and store traffic out-of-town stores. With gas prices up so much higher than last year, we have bad was good throughout the weekend.” Fox said his store was open Thanksgiving Day and Friday, the tradi­ many more people come in. When they see our prices are competitive wc get their interest. When you factor in sen ice after tional first day of serious shopping. “Actually. Thursday and Friday were below our expectations" he said, “but the sale, we feel wc can meet their needs much better than larger stores located so far away." Saturday and Sunday were very strong Sue Balderson is one of three store man­ days. “The first two days seemed to bring in specialty shoppers and ages at the Ace Hardware store in down­ town Hastings. She said she has been Saturday and Sunday saw more general shoppers,” he said. “We are doing very well in electronic excited by the early season sales. “It has been fantastic," she items and in men’s wear especially. We do so by offering a wide variety of items and “Fridays are always good for us, and last Friday was especially strong. “I think it is important to shop locally by staying competitive price-wise." Deb Button, owner ot Hodges Jewelry in Hastings, said that while it is still early in because it stimulates the local economy the shopping season, she foresees strong HASTINGS - Katherine F. ‘Tillie" Tilburt, 90, of Hastings, died Friday. November 25, 2005 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Tilburt was bom on October 21,1915 in Iosco Township, Livingston County, the daughter of Rudolph and Lucy (Havens) Hoffmcycr. She was raised in the Fowlerville/Lansing area and attended the Pattengill school. She was married to Robert E. Tilburt on July 29.1931 and he died November 2,1977. She married Clare Norris on April 14, 1978 and he died March 2, 1993. She moved to the Hastings area in 1952 from Nashville. She wai employed in restaurants in Battle Creek, as a “farmer’s wife," church custodi­ an, secretary and cashier at the former True Value Hardware in Hastings. She was a member of Hastings First Baptist Church, Sunday School teacher, Bible School teacher. Giris Club teacher. Sunday School bus driver, and church librar­ ian. Mrs. Tilburt is survived by daughters. Marlene (Bill) Bruce of Hastings, Kay (Leon) Ward of Hastings, Betsy (Sam) Solami of Augusta, and Roberta (Bruce) Douglas of Hastings; sons, Rev. Robert (Thelma) Tilburt of Utica and Jon (Carolyn) Tilburt of Hudsonville; 19 grandchildren; 48 great grandchildren; 21 great great grandchil­ dren; step-daughters, Shirley Norris and Peggy (Owen) Sult; eight step grandchildren; 19 step great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephew s. Preceding her in death were husbands; brothers. Wolford, Ted and Kenneth Hoffmeyer. and sister, Genevieve Buck. Services were held Monday, November 28, 2005 at Hastings First Baptist Church with Pastor Daniel L. Currie officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Matt and Barb Douglas AB WE Missionaries to Australia. Mammoth Baptist Church Building Fund-Utica. or Hastings First Baptist Church Library Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeralhome.com) and strengthens the community. ‘Now I won't say that I never shop out of town, everyone does from time to time. Dan Fox holiday sales. "A lot of our shoppers are men. and men traditionally wait. Not a lot of men shop early." she said. “Often people will leave alized service that they cannot gef in the Usually, it is because 1 may visit another larger cities." Button said one of the big reasons peo­ community for a doctor’s appointment or something and I may pick up some item?. town and see something they like and then return here to see if we have it They pric<; ple come to Hodges is for their specialty But I believe in shopping locally and for Robinson Hayward, age 93, ot Middleville, the majority uf my purchases, I make it a went to be with her Lord Monday. November items in larger cities, but they don’t like to items. “We have lots of unique gifts and we take the time to give everyone the person­ “Often people will leave town and see something they like and then return here to see if we have ft They price herns in larger cities, but they don’t like to go through the hassle of the larger stores. They return here to discover that we have what they want at competitive or even lower prices and we offer them the personalized service that they cannot get in the larger cities." MIDDLEVILLE - Mary Rore (Kordas) 28,2005. She was bom on December 8. 1911 in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of John and Sophia (Czajkowski) Kordas; their surname was later changed to Curtis. She was raised and attended school in Toledo, Ohio. She married Gano Robinson in 1930 and he preceded her in death in 1964. She is survived by their children, Patricia Morgan of Delton, John (Maureen) Robinson of Middleville, and Shirley (Sam) Ortisi of Alma. Mary married Elwyn Hayward in 1966. He “Now I won’t say that I never shop out of town, everyone does from time to time. Usually, it is because I may visit another community for a doctor’s appointment or something and I may pick up some items. But I believe in shopping locally and for the majority of my purchases, I make it a point to shop here. This is our community and we want to support it.” — Sue Baiderson, Ace Hardware alized service they have come to expect here." King’s Appliance in Hastings has built its reputation on service, the foundation of its business. Mike King, who ovns the business with his brother. Tim. said sales so far this Christmas season has been steady. “As a rule, our strong items during this time of year are televisions and smaller wide selection and we insure that our go through the hassle of the larger stores. survived by her stepchildren, Judy, Dale and They return here to discover that we have prices are competitive.” be said, “'fhe dif­ ference for us, like many local merchan*s, Alan Hayward and their children. She is survived by 15 grandchildren and 38 what they want at competitive or even lower prices and we offer them the person- is service. People know that when they buy from us. they will get the service they can­ great- and great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Lucille Becker, her brother, Ray Curtis; and grandson, Paul Robinson. Mary was a beloved mother, grandmother and friend. Throughout her 94 years, Small fire in Woodland Township extinguished before getting big although she had many trials, she was an inspiration to all who knew her for her men­ tal. physical and spiritual strength. She and her husband, Gano, owned and managed The Lucky 5 Restaurant in Plainwell and later, Hastings Heights Restaurant in Hastings. She was a past member of Hastings United Methodist Church, Quimby United Methodist Church and the last 18 years at the Middleville United Methodist Church. Mary was also a member of the Thomapple Heritage Group, and several garden clubs. She volunteered at Pennock Hospital and Hospice. Mary loved being “Rose Lady" at S&S Farm Market. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 8 at 11 a.m. at the Middleville United Methodist Church. Rev. will celebrate her life on what would have been her 94th birthday. Memorials may be made to the Middleville United Methodist Church. The family is being assisted by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. — Deb Button, Hodgee Jewelry appliances, such as microwaves. We have a preceded her in death in 1977. She is also Scott Manning will officiate. Together we HASTINGS - Mrs. Mary L Westbrook, age 65, of Hasting, died Wednesday, November 30,2005 at Metron of Big Rapids. Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home (www.wren-funeral-home.com). said. by Jon Gambee Staff Writer Quick response by Woodland and sur­ rounding fire departments prevented a small fire from becoming a much larger one Tuesday night. The fire, at 5670 fy/A Brown Road in Woodland Township started shortly after 9 p.m. in a small sawdust storage building next to a woodworking facility owned by Le Roy Thomas, who makes wood cabinets in the laiger facility. The Woodland Fire Department was assist­ ed by departments from Freeport, Lake Odessa, Nashville and Sunfield. Also responding to the initial call was the Barry County Sheriff's Department and Lakewood emergency services. “It was under control quickly," said Woodland Fire Chief Jim Wickham, “but another five minutes and it would have reached the main building an then it would have been much worse." Wickham said that the smaller building is connected on the south side to the main work­ shop by a funnel through which sawdust is evacuated. “There were flames shooting through the funnel and if we had not gotten there as quickly as we did. it would have spread to the main building where there was much more wood." Taylor said that his wife saw the flames and called the fire department. “They gpt here quick and got it ou. so 'Jut was goad," he said. “Everything is fine today." “We really appreciate the quick response from the ocher departments," Wickham said “That’s why we have the mutual aid pact. When the call went out, there was no way to tell how serious it would be. If we waited to see how serious the fire was and it turned ot'* to be larger, it would have been too late. “It turned out to be a rela­ tively small fire, but the poten­ tial was there for a major fire. Time was critical." No one was injured in the fire and there has been no esti­ mate yet on the cost of replac­ in' the building. Tbylor said. point to shop here. This is our community and we want to support it. “I think many people feel that way and as long as we can be competitive on prices we will have people staying here to shop." Balderson said that while Ace Hardware has a wide range of items, the hottest things on the shelves at the moment are Chr.stmas decorations and smaller holiday items. *We have so many Christmas items here and many people have come in to get their decorations. I have been thrilled by the enthusiasm of the people who have come in. The holiday spirit is so strong and peo­ ple are so outgoing. 1 don’t sec any reason to think it will let up." While it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Hastings and die surrounding communities in Barry County, merchants continue to hope shoppers have joined in the spirit of the season closer to home. STEENSMA plumbing 795-7495 wmne» aww o<m,y LLEGAN COUNTY 9/eritaffe :Ko(iddy Tow 200s Sunday, Dac 11(1-5 p.m.) Viacover hietorio home*-, »ite* ruvi comm44ax<XLe*-tHeAUeftarvCovunty Heritage. Trnil. holiday seaaoru Yoa arc invited to a Taiz£ style Worship Service at First Presbyterian Chnrch of Halting! Saturday December 3,2005 At 5:30 p.m. NuMbdd Norman Nash of Port Huron and Vanessa Todd of Hastings are happy to announce their engagement. Norm is a 1969 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed at the St. Clair Power Plant in St Clair. Vanessa is a 1972 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed at Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. A January 2006 wedding is planned. 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Advance Tickets: $10 per person. Advance Group Tickets (12*) ere $8 eech. Holiday Packets available for $25 end Include the Heritage Trail Book & CO, Het of tour stope end 4 tour tickets. It’s just what I wanted. Tickets svsllsble for purchase et: Allegan Chamber, Wayland Chamber, Otsego Public Library a Allegan County Parks & Tourism Office. SHIP IT ONCE, SHIP IT RIGHT* Banner CIASSffEDS CALL... 945-9554 2005 tour stope Include: 1-800-237-2379 . UPS • FedEx • DHL Express • US Postal • Freight We Can Ship Anything... Anywhere.... Any-Stze Tickets also available for $15 the weekend of the tour ot most tour stops. Fc. mure information, contact the Allegan County Tourist Council office at 888-4-ALLEGAN or visit www. visits llegancounty. com । I �Page 8 - Thursday. December 1. 2005 - The Hastings Banner by Kathy MitcheUl and Marcy Sugar Advance notice: The county immunization clinic will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the month, which this year falls on Dec. 28. in the basement of Central United Methodist Church. The musical “The Sound of Music” comes this weekend (Thursday. Friday and Saturday evenings) at the high school. The production is being performed for the third time in the school's history. This year’s cast members were not yet bom when the musical was first done here. Lindsey Hemming. Michael Licari and others are taking part. Amanda Wells is the director, along with Laura Smith, who is wife of one of the Lakewood faculty mem­ bers. a very accomplished pianist. Glenn Desgranges will enter St. Luke's Hospital in Minneapolis in early December. He has now had ten years use of his heart transplant. During this time his twin daugh­ ters have grown from 2 years old to pre-teens. Desgranges has had five surgeries involving his heart. The schedule has been announced for the local Christmas Basket program. People who wanted a basket were advised earlier to sub­ mit their names. They are expected to be home on Saturday. Dec. 10. when the deliver­ ies are made. Most churches in the Lakewood community have been given tags for age spe­ cific gifts. The number depends on the approximate size of the congregation. There is also need for winter caps, socks and mit­ tens. On Wednesday, canned goods will be moved from the several schools, where there have been drives for canned goods, to Fellowship Hall of Central UMC, where workers will sort them. This is where you can help for an hour or five. Any amount of time is appreciated. Carl's Supermarket is very supportive of the program. They lend many shopping carts to help facilitate the sorting process. On Thursday the sorting continues and boxes are filled. Twin City Foods is very generous with donation of boxes and con­ tributes frozen food each year. Apples come from the experimental orchard of Michigan State University in Clarksville. Much food is purchased from Second Harvest in Grand Rapids. Local dentists make contributions of toothbrushes. Lakewood High School National Honor Society chapter members make a real contri­ bution on Friday with wrapping. Meantime an experienced group of workers sort the socks and mittens and put gifts for each family in big black bags with labels according to size of the family. Until almost the last minute no names are affixed to the boxes so onlv the drivers and those who heln to deliver are aware of who is getting some help this year. So help is needed Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Help is needed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. Saturday delivery time starts at 9 a.m. Many groups use a pickup truck and deliver several baskets at a time. Others use their per­ sonal cars and maybe take boxes for only two or three. This week there is to be a dinner open to the public at the Central UMC Fellowship Hall starting at 5 p.m. The menu is stuffed pork chops, baked potatoes, salads, fresh rolls and homemade desserts. Proceeds will go to the campus ministry at MSU. Some students will be coming from the Wesley Foundation and will provide music during dinner. Take out meals also are available. The John Stassek family of Bloomingdale came to Carlton Center for Thanksgiving with Debbie's brother and family and her Barcroft parents. Former Wayland residents Patty Knorr and children, along with her parents and sister, spent Thanksgiving weekend in Tennessee with her brother, Michael Morse and family. Party's husband, Norman Knorr, former youth pastor al the Leighton church, now works at a Health Line by Scott B. Brasseur. M.D-. SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER I seem to always get “the winter blues" and can’t seem to get motivated to do anything but I’m just the opposite In the summer. Is there something I can do or should I Just hibernate? Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a cyclic, seasonal condition, which means signs and symptoms are present only during a particular season of the year and then go away. Symptoms such as depression, loss of energy, social withdrawal, increased sleepiness, overeating, especially foods high in carbohydrates, weight gain and difficulty with concentration and thinking. Researchers suspect that reduced sunlight may disrupt circadian rhythms that regulate your body's internal dock, which lets you know when it's time to sleep and when it’s time to wake up. This disruption may cause depression. Others have thought it is an imbalance of melatonin, a sleeprelated hormone or even low levels of serotonin which is a brain chemical that is triggered by sunlight. People with depression are known to have low levels of serotonin. Diagnosing SAD is often difficult and is often a diagnosis of exdusion which means that your doctor should make sure you don't have anything else that could cause your symptoms. You should seek your doctors' opinion if these symptoms are present and also seem to be present during winter months. Interestingly enough, SAD is present and diagnosed more frequently in more northern parts of the world than in the southern parts. This seems to support the idea that SAD is caused by a lack of sunlight. Like depression, SAD is often able to be managed quite well. Although medications are available, light therapy is the main treatment. You sit a few feet from a special lamp that’s 10 to 20 times brighter than an ordinary indoor light for 30 or more minutes each day, usually in the morning. Up to 80 percent of people experience a reduction of their symptoms from daily light therapy. Other coping skills would include getting outside, exercising regularly, finding better ways to manage stress and even taking winter vacations to sunny locations. Scott Brasseur, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician for medical advice before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would like to make an appointment Io see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. Menard store, so he was unable to accompa­ ny his family. The weather was mild enough the teen-agers in the family could sleep in the garage to leave the bedrooms for the visiting grandparents, the sisters and the toddlers of the teacher sister from Fremont. They visited the Hall of Rock and Soul and ate at a restau­ rant on Beale Street. Andy. Melissa and Kelleigh Knorr wanted to add two states to their list, so they crossed the Mississippi River into Arkansas and drove five miles south of the Morse home into Mississippi. The Women's Fellowship of First Congregational Church will meet in two weeks on Wednesday, Dec. 14. Roxie McCaul and Sue Elliott will be the hostesses. Lola Haller will bring the program for the 7 p.m. meeting. Christmas Round the Town was a big cess at the Depot Complex. In most years the first visitors arrived about 11 a.m. This year, with the Freight House having six crafters, the crowd came right at 9 a.m. and the places were busy from then on. There were new varieties of Schechler relishes for those who prefer spicy and hot foods, as well as the all­ time favorites. The parking lot was full most of the time. This was the first opportunity for many visitors to see the new building, which has kitchen cupboards, a stove and now a sink. The cupboards arc yet to be filled. The genealogy room was staffed both days and many people who came for crafts also dropped in to see what was in this spacious cast room, which is well equipped with tele­ phone. copy machine, computer with Internet access, plus all the accumulated genealogy material. A few weeks ago, this column had an item about the improvements to the exterior of Koops Funeral Chapel. The entire facade on Fourth Avenue is brick. The glass block win­ dow of the second store front has been removed and replaced with glass, which has vertical blinds on the inside for privacy when this room is used for funeral consultation. The interior has new paint, new window treat­ ment, and new furniture such as a breakfront and chairs. The Christmas program at Central UMC will be on Sunday. Dec. 11, at 5 p.m. The chil­ dren are practicing multiple times each week, Student Day was observed last Sunday at Centra) UMC. Chr^ park, senior engineer­ ing student al Ahn Arbor, brought the mes­ sage. College girls who had played in the bell choir during high school returned to join the regulars in two numbers during the service. They were Christy Barcroft. Jackie Cunningham and Ashley Barcroft. Ginny Kruisenga is bell choir director. For everything Aunt's attitude Dear Annie: Last week. I received a call that my beloved uncle, who has cancer, had taken a tum for the worse and that we should come right away if we wanted to see him. All the relatives from several states rushed to the Upon arriving, I was told that my uncle's wife had left orders not to let me'into his room, nor would she be accepting phone calls from me. As far as 1 know, my relationship with his wife has always been cordial and friendly. This was a total shock. When every one there heard about it. my aunt tried to pass it off as a ’misunderstanding’ and agreed to let me visit my uncle. I was deeply embarrassed, hurt and mostly angry. Yesterday, we received another call, letting us know that his condition has worsened. I find that I cannot bring myself to make the trip again. What should 1 do? - Desperate in Riverside, Calif. Dear Riverside: Go anyway. Now is not the time to let Auntie's attitude get the better of you. You can deal with her later. We don't know the cause of this sudden antagonism, but it's possible grief has made your uncle's wife too stressed to make ration­ al decisions. At some time in the future, you can bring it up. privately, and ask gently if you did something to make her angry, and if so, it was never your intention. We hope you can work this out Good-bye gifts Dear Annie: Over the past several years, I have noticed my mother's increasing obses­ sion with money. My brother and I are in col­ iege and arc bombarded with her concerns on a daily basis. I still live at home, and she con­ stantly worries about our income and what we can and cannot afford. This has been wearing on my nerves. Every Christmas, our families exchange gifts. My mother is the shopper and stresses out every year. For the first time ever, she now wants to stop exchanging gifts, because she says we cannot afford it. There are no lit­ tle kids in the family, so I think this is OK. How should I tell my mother to proceed? Should she call everyone and just tell teem that we will not be purchasing gifts fix. any* ' one this year, meaning we would get ucdnng in return as well (which is OK with me). or is this not tactful? — Trying Not To Be The Grinch Dear Grinch: Is your mother's obsession about money justified? if she is having severe financial difficulties, perhaps you can help by getting a part-time job and contributing to the household. Either way. it is perfectly fine to call or e-mail the relatives and say. "We've decided not to exchange gifts this year." You can tell them you are donating to charity instead (if you plan to do so) or that it's become economically impractical. They may be just as relieved as you are. Blab burden from business cards and brochures call J-Ad Graphics (269) 945-9554 Dear Annie: I grew up in a small town, which meant everyone knew everyone else's business. Now I am in a much larger city, but no matter how many limes I've told my wife that our private lives should stay private, word gets out. My wife blabs everything on the phone to her mother. Then it's like front-page news. Recently. I had an emergency room experi­ ence involving a very discreet procedure, only to have my mother-in-law's friend come up to me in church, of all places, and ask about it. Td like to use your column to tell any per­ son who marries to shut the heck up and ask first before giving out private information. Your marriage will actually mean something. - Open Booked Dear Open: You do realize that it was per­ fectly natural for your wife to confide in her mother at a time when she needed support. It is your mother-in-law who has the big mouth. There's only so much we can do to control the actions of others. The rest we must learn to suffer through. Home schooling Dear Annie: Several months ago, a family with four young children moved next door to us. The kids arc supposedly home-schooled. but they spend hours each day riding their scooters, completely unsupervised, and spend much of their time poking into the neighbors' business, peeping and eavesdropping. I have had at least three neighbors tell me that the 13-year-old boy stores into their houses with his face pressed up against the window. I also have noticed that when 1 am talking to others in my yard, these children will eavesdrop, and then offer comments and ask questions about our conversation. The behavior that I am most concerned about is the way this same boy treats animals. I have a dog that was abused ss a puppy before we adopted her from the shelter. She is deathly afraid of flashing lights, and I men­ tioned this to the family, asking them to please not shine flashlights or headlights al her. However, twice my dog came home shaking, and a neighbor told me this boy was purposely shining a light in my dog's face "just to mess with her." Another neighbor has a dog with an injured paw, and the boy told her to put the dog to sleep because "it's no good to anyone." Are we wrong to be concerned? We have nut talked to the parents because we aren't jure we should. What do you think? Concerned in Los Angeles Dear Concerned: That these children spend a lot of time riding their scooters does not mean they are not being properly educated at home. However, the fact that they arc getting into the neighbors' business is a problem that absolutely should be discussed with the par­ ents. And we worry about any 13-year-oid who cannot treat a dog with basic kindness. You and the other neighbors should approach these people calmly and kindly, explaining that you know children are natu­ rally curious, but you hope they will discour­ age them from peeking into your homes or abusing your pels. If that doesn't help, feel free to tell the kids to get out of your yard, stop staring into your windows and leave the dog alone, or you'll call the police. Consider it "home* schooling. Dream danger Dear Annie: I have been married for almost five years to a wonderful man I love very much. However, lately, 1 have been having a kJ of recurring dreams where 1 am with other men. Most of the time. I drcam about my for­ mer boyfriend, but not always. It's not neces­ sarily sexual - just dreams about getting back together again. In tke dreems, I feel great, and then I wake up and fi»l weird and guilty that I was so happy. I would never do anything like this in real life and don't understand ft. I haven't told my husband because I don't want him to be upset. Is my subconscious trying to tell me something? -- Sleeping Bca-'ty Dear Sleeping: Your subconscious may be working through some stress, Hubby been distracted lately? Is your job a proven? Are you pregnant? If you are happy with your husband, these dreams do not signify anything threatening k> your marriage. Rest easy. Talk to the chest Dear Annie: I read the letter from "Tired of It." whose boss kept staring al her breasts. There was a married man at my job who would never look me in the eye. He would talk to my chest. The third time it happened. I started to swipe at my chest violently as if I had something on it. I said, "WHAT? WHAT?" He was so embarrassed, it never happened again. 1 don't mean to make light of what is a real problem for many women, but his response was hilarious. - Don't Talk to My Chest Dear Don't: We admire the woman who can figure out her own solution to these pesky problems. Thanks for writing. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailboxfecomcast.net . or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. Need Cleaning? Extraction SFRVICFS INC. Residential & CcnYTwrdal Owner Tom Frith LocaSy Ownad & Operated Uncc 1985 The KeV to all your Flooring Needs. For us it is more than simple or quick ... Your complete satisfaction is _ the Key to our success. The Method Recommended by the Major Carpet Manufacturers For ... 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Mrs. Williams said she can still recall the delicious aromas that filled the school - potato, vegetable or bean soup, or rice and raisins - as the hot lunch simmered on the stove. After classes, another child would h:g home the big kettle for the next day's refill recalled Edna, the daughter of Merrell and Grace (Greenfield) Knoll. Early studies at the Beigh School were tradi­ tional. At the time that Violet Navue Gill's ancestors attended classes there, no grades were designated “When Grandma went to school there, they just went through so many readers." remembered Mrs. Gill. As with most rural schools of that era. an appreciation of nature and love of land were acquired a long with conventional knowledge centering on the Three ‘R’s. Also acquired by young scholars at the Beigh School were many happy memories of the past. Maple Valley News March 24. 1981 The Beigh School District #8 was located in Section 12 of Maple Grove Township. It was named for Levi Beigh. who came to Maple Grove from Ohio, settling south of Nashville across the road from the Navues The Beighs had eight children and the Navues had nine. There was a need for a school in this area. Levi Beigh donated the land for the school. The exact date is unknown, but it isn’t on the 1860 plat maps, but by 1873 the school is shown. The Beigh School served several pur­ poses. school, religious services, and as a com­ munity center. There was no well at the school, so water was carried from Morganthaler.' spring across the road to the south. The school was healed with a wood stove, and there were two privies out back. This building served as the school until 1921. when in the fall of that year. Beigh School students moved into a new school build­ ing built on the southwest cor ner of Section 1 at the intersec­ tion of M-66 and Bivens Roads. The old Beigh School build­ ing was purchased by Arthur Bassett, a truck fanner from Nashville. He moved the build­ ing into Nashville to use as a storage shed. Later the old school made into a shed was converted into a house. The curriculum at Beigh School included the three R's. In the early days, the school was ungraded, students worked at their own pace. I-ater the classes included reading, penmanship, history, arithmetic, geography, and citizenship. Field trips to teach students about flowers, trees and nature's creatures were part of the school's program. Hot lunch programs were established quite early in the rural schools. Al the Beigh School families took turns at supplying the meal. When it was family's turn, the children took the kettle home to wash and refill it. Soup and stews were the usual fare - vegetable, bean or potato, or rice cooked with raisins. Children attending the Beigh School answered to names such as Knoll. Navue. Beigh. Feighner. Roe. Fisher. Downs. Miller. McKay. Pennock. Morganthaler. Caswell. Ward. Bivens. Clever. Smith. Burdick. Wright, Martin. Elliston, Sears. Allen and Preston. The Beigh School was con­ solidated with the Nashville school system in the 1930s and the students were bused in to the Nashville schools. In 1946. an overflow of students in the vil­ lage school resulted in the reopening of the Beigh School. Third graders were bussed out to the school, where Hilda Baas taught for a period of ten years In 1956. Mildred Mater began teaching kindergarten classes out at the Beigh School. By the late 1950s accommodations had been increased in the village, and the Beigh School was final­ ly closed. It is currently in use as a residence. will rise at an annual rate of 1 percent to all your investments. When rates rise, it’s 2 percent; any larger increase is seen as a economic indicators to consider * Employment Situation Report - This more difficult for companies to borrow to expand their businesses, which can hurt signal of inflation heating up loo much. 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For more information, or to find a Pennock affiliated physician near you, call (269) 945-1 PHY (1749) 0VMOSO5 (PPI) Generated each month by the Bureau of hourly earnings. Economists and policy­ a By Joyce Weinbrecht As rural schools go. the Beigh School *8. south of Nashville played a rather unique role in the local educational program. Closed by con­ solidation. the school was later reopened and pressed back into service to hold an overflow of elementary students from the town school sys­ tem. The Beigh School outgrew two buildings in an unusually long life-span of some 90 years of service io the community. The second facility served its final days as Nashville’s kindergarten quarters. In an unusual twist. Nashville young­ sters were bused out to the Beigh School for classes. Starting in 1946. Mrs. Hilda Baas taught an overflow of Nashville third-graders at the Beigh School for a period ot ten years. Then in 1956, the late Mrs. Mildred Mater began teaching Nashville's kindergarten classes there. The facility was finally closed in the late 1950s. The original Beigh School was located in Section 12 of Maple Grove Township, about a half-mile south of the replacement school built in 1921 on the southwest comer of Section 1. The school derived its name from its benefactor. Levi Beigh. who came to this area from Ohio probably in the early 1860s - and settled on what now is the Edsel Murphy farm (former Miio Young place) south of town along presentday M-66. "The Navues came from Ohio about the same time as the Beighs, sad bought the farm across the road." noted Violet Navue Gill, a former local resident now of Grand Rapids. "The Beighs had eight children and the Navues. nine. If there wasn't an existing building for a school, there was a strong need for one. with all those children needing an education.** (Mrs. Gill is a descendant of both families, her paternal grand­ parents being Truman and Izora (Beigh) Navue.) Though the date of construction of the origi­ nal Beigh School it uncertain, it is known that Levi donated the land for the facility. The schoolhouse was built on the south edge of his property, just north of the driveway to the pres­ ent-day Huckendubler (former Morganthaler) farm. "In the 1860s and probably before this road (drive) went clear through to one mile east." remembered Mrs. Gill, who attended both the old and new Beigh schcols. As with most lural schools of that day. the Beigh School served at least a two-fold purpose. “Levi Beigh was a religious man." said Mrs. Gill, “so traveling ministers held services in the schoolhouse." There was no well at the old school, recalled Mrs. Gill, so once or twice a day the children dipped water from the Morganthaler's spring house across the narrow dirt road from the school. “Their yard was full of sugar maples." remi­ nisced Mrs. Gill. “In the spring, when Mr. Morganthaler boiled down sap, if he was cook­ ing it down enough for sugar, he’d drop some in the snow for us kids." The candy was like maple taffy, recalled Mrs. Gill, a treat, but tough on the teeth Mrs. Gill also remembered a butternut tree by the Morganthaler.' spring house. “1 had never seen one before and have never seen one since,' she noted. Mrs. Gill also recalled one fall day when the teacher took the youngsters on a picnic to a large woods southeast of the school. "There was a large clump of papaws with fruit on them." she said. "The first and last of those I ever saw. too. I took some of the fruit home to taste. It had a flavor something like a banana, but not so good” The new. more spacious Beigh School was opened in the fall of 1921 on the northeast cor­ ner of the present-day intersection of M-66 and Bivens Road (The structure has since been remodeled into a private residence.) The old Beigh School building was purchased by Arthur Bassett, a well-known Nashville truck farmer, who had the structure moved into town in ’he early 1920s to serve as a storage shed to house his gardening equipment. Bassett situaied the old building on a site just west of the present-day Woodards' Mobile Service station, and it still stands there today. Following extensive remodeling by the Wade Carpenters, the old school-turncd-shcd was con­ verted into a home. It is the present-day resi­ dence of the William Allen family. Edna Knoti Williams, a former local resident now jf East Leroy, remembered attending class­ es at the new Beigh School. She recalls the early hot lunch program. “We used to take turns tak­ ing a hot lunch to school." commented Mrs. Williams. “Each day. one of us would take a big kettle home, wash it. and prepare something for everyone for the next day." The kettle was brought to the school in the morning and placed on top of the round oak heating stove so the meal would be warm at noon. goods and services. Generally speaking, the financial markets anticipate the CPI Here are a few of the most important weekly hours worked and the average A class picture of the Beigh School students. most widely used measure of inflation. Basically, the CPI tracks the monthly change in price of a "basket" of consumer Pennock Partner, Caryn Hull, RPh Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator Pennock HEALTH > ‘"Partner, in Visit us on the web at www.pennockhealth.com 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings ER VICES ■ Otol«5ionat Pro«r«»lr( ’ © 2005 �Pafle 10 - Thursday. December 1. 2005 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARYDUTY MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the ccr Jri'ons of a mortgage made by Rick E Argo Sr. and Sherry Argo, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., mortgagee, dated December 30. 2003 and recorded January 9. 2004 m Instrument Number 1120456. B.vry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Ftve and 45/100 Dollars (S114.13S.45) including interest at the rate of 8 25% per annum Under the power ot sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1X p m. on December 22. 2005. The premises are located in the Township of Rutland. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 247 and 248. Algonquin Lake Resort Properties Unit #2. Rutland Township. Barry County. Michigan, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats. Page 63 Tt"«s redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless the property is deter mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sale TO ALL PURCHASERS The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate Dated November 24. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . As MortgageeP O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 207 3896 PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C.. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Defauft has been made m the conditions ot a mortgage made by Alan E Orseske. a married man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. CMERS*). solely as nominee lor Lender and Lender s successors and assigns GMAC Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee dated August 28. 2003 and recorded on October 10. 2003 m Document No 1115342. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THIR­ TY ONE AND 82'100 DOLLARS ($70,331 82) including interest at 6.50% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice ts hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1 00 o'clock pm. on, January 5. 2006 Said Premises are situated in City of Delton. Barry County. Michigan and an described as That part of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 5. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described as A parcel of land in the Southwest one-quarter of Section 5. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at a point 46 5 rods East of the Northwest corner of the Southwest one-quarter of said Section 5. for the place of beginning, thence South 10 rods, thence East 4 rods, ’hence North 10 rods, thence West 4 rods along tne middle of high­ way to ptace of beginning. Also commencing at a pom! 46 5 rods East and 10 'Ods South of the Northwest corner of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 5 for place of beginning: thence South 20 rods, thence East 4 rods, thence North 20 rods, thence West 4 rods to the place of beginning TAX ID NO 08-03-005-008-00 The Redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated November 28. 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. (’MERS’). solely as nominee tor Lender and Lender's successors and assigns GMAC Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN S ASSOCIATES. PC 23100 Providence Drive. Suite 450 Southfield. Michigan 48075 HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hope Township Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing upon an application(s) as more fully set forth herein on December 8, 2005. at 7:00 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall at 5463 S. M-43 Highway within Hope Township. The item(s) to be considered at the public hearing consist of the follow­ ing: 1. The application of R. Smith and Sons. Inc. for a special exception use permit and site plan approval for a proposed sand and gravel mining oper­ ation upon properties owned by Barbara Osgood (Tax Parcel ID #07-018004-50) and by Robert and Nancy Anders (Tax Parcel ID #07-018-003-00) and generally described as being located south of Keller Road on the west side of Otis Lake Road at and in the vicinity of 6744 Otis Lake Road in Hope Township. The subject property is located in the "AR" Agriculture and Rural Residential District zoning classification. Written comments will be received from any interested peisons concern­ ing the foregoing application(s) by the Hope Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said hearing By Ordinance and statute, the Planning Commission has the right at or following said public hearing to deny, approve, or approve with conditions the foregoing application(s). Anyone interested in reviewing the Zoning Ordinance pertinent to the foregoing may examine a copy of the same at the Hope Township Hall dur­ ing regular business hours of regular business days hereafter until the time of said hearing and may further examine the same at said public hearing. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and serv­ ices, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days' notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should con­ tact the Hope Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. Jim L. Carr. Zoning Administrator HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 S. M-43 Highway Hastings. MI 49058 (269) 948-2464 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI TARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS This sate may be resand­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee In that event, your damages it any. shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert J. Warner, unmarried man ongmal mortgagoc(s). to Long Beach Mortgage Company a Corporation. Mortgagee, dated November 30 2004 and record­ ed on December 8. 2004 in instrument 1138379. m Barry county records. Michigan on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot Ninety-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Four And 92/100 Dollars (S99.884 92). including interest at 8.5% per annum Under the power of safe contained in sate mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ot the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at pubic vendue U lhe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 00 PM on December 8. 2005 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County Michigan, and arc described as Lots 23 and the South 1/2 of Lot 22 of Broadway Heights, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded m Uber 3 of Plats. Page 48. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. i(i whch case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ot such sale Dated: November 10. 2005 For mote information, pleese call FC R 248 593 1305 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Long Beach Mortgage Company, a Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4071235F01 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOL* ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bird amount ten­ dered at sale, plus terest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Patncia D. Hudson, a Single Woman, original mortgagor s) to Countrywide H-ume Loans, inc. Mortgagee, dated April 15. 2004, and recoftjed on April 21. 2004 in instrument 1126145. in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of Fourteen Thousand Seven Hundred Thirteen and 40/100 Dollars (514,713 40). including interest at 7.625% per annum Under lhe power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 00 p m on December 22. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as A parcel of land in the SOUTHWEST 1/4 of Section 8, Town 1 NORTH. Range 10 WEST. Township of Prairieville, Barry County. Michigan, described as follow Beginning at a point 28 rods 6 feet West of center of the Southwest fractional 1/4 of said Section 8. the same being 28 rods 6 feet West ot center of the highway, thence North 55 feet, thence West 144 feet 9 inches; thence North 55 degrees 10 minutes West 254 feet to the Pine Lake; thence Southwesterly along Pine Lake to a point in the Northeat-t comer of Lot 9 of Buckley Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof; thence South 37 degrees 57 minutes East 102 15 feet to the 1/8 line, thence East on said 1.8 line to said point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. m which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: November 24. 2005 For more information, please call FC X 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 FHe TO726S6F01 v myvwwWWWVW^ fiAi SNWMJSmiMILHMIi1 HR£ STATION AND TOWNSHIP HAU For information please contact Township Supervisor Tom c Rook at (269) 672-7479 and leave your name and number. Bids should be sent to Orangeville Township 7350 Lindsey £_Rd., Plainwell, Ml 49080. Bids should be received by December 3rd, 2005. We reserve the right to reject any \ i and all bids. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 2005 24413 DE Estate of PATRICIA ANN SCOTT. Deceased Dale of birth: 04/12/1933 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent PAT«' CIA ANN SCOTT, who lived at Woodlawn Meadows. Hastings. Michigan died 07/08/2005 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to GARY McKEE. named person­ al representative or proposed personal representa­ tive, or to both the probate court at 206 W Court Street. Ste 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative wrthm 4 months after the date of publication of this notice 11/22/2005 Robert L Byington P27621 222 West Apple Street. P.O Box 248 Hastings. Michigan 49058 (269) 945-9557 GARY McKEE 2181 Ottawa Trail Hastings. Michigan 49058-0248 (269) 945-5408 1NG TQ COLLECT A DEAL AtTCiMEQayAnON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR POSE. PLEASE GONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default having been made in the terms and con­ ditions of a certain mortgage which was made on* the 19th day of February, 2004, by SHAWN WAG­ NER and TREINA WAGNER, a married couple as Mortgagor to PLAINWELL COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (now known as First Community Federal Credit Union), a credit union organized and existing under the laws of the United States, as Mortgagee, and recorded on the 4th day of March. 2004. in the office of the Register ol Deeds for Barry County and State of Michigan as Document No 1123184. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the date hereof $110,594 10 principal and interest at 6.9% per annum, and the power of sale in said mortgage contained having become operative by reason of such default Notice is hereby given that on the 29th day of December. 2005. at one o'clock in the afternoon at the east doors of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, Stale of Michigan. that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered lor sale and sold to the highest bidder at public auction or vendue the premises hereinafter described, for the purpose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with interest to date of sate and legal costs and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law. and also any sums which may fee pate by the undersigned necessary to protect its tnteres’ .n the premises, which premises are desenbed r s situate in the Township of Prairieville. County of Burry and State of Michigan, and described as foUav/s. to-wtt BEGINNING AT A POINT FOUND EY COM­ MENCING AT THE WEST 1/4 POST OF SECTION 33. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 10 WES'. RUN­ NING THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 52'45’ EAST 1318.9 FEET ON THE 1/4 LINE TO THt POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 06'25’ WEST 1378 23 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 43'03" EAST 330 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 0625" EAST 1377.X FEET TO SAID 1/4 LINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 52'45" WEST 330 FEET TO THE POIS ■ OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC IN AND TO THE SOUTH 33 FEET THEREOF. FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES. THE NORTH 50 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL BEGINNING AT A POINT FOUND BY COMMENCING AT THE WEST QUAR­ TER POST OF SECTION 33. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. AND RUNNING THENCE COUTH 89 DEGREES 52'45" EAST 968 9 FEET. ON THE QUARTER LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREE 0625" WEST. 1379.16 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 42'03" EAST 330 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 0625’ EAST 1378.23 FEET TO SAID QUARTER LINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 52'45’ WEST 330 FEET TO BEGINNING The penod of redemption will be one year from date of sate Dated: November 14. 2005 PLAINWELL COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (now known as First Community Federal Credit Union) Robert C. Engles, one of its attorneys LEWIS REED A ALLEN PC. 136 E Michigan. Suite 800 Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 Telephone 269-388-7600 STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT - FAMILY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF HEARING CASE NO. 05007104NA PETITION NO. 05006222/23 TO: RICHARD PATRICK ROZANSKI. FATHER AND SARAH LYNN CLAY. MOTHER whose address is 1415 S Bnggs Road. Middtevrfte, Ml and whose interest m the matter may be barred or affected by the following IN THE MATTER OF MICHAEL CLAY DOB 11/23/2003; MIAHA ANNE-MARIE ROZANSKI DOB 07/31/2005 A petition requesting tha court to take junsrhction of the above named mnor(s) has been filed m this court A hearing on the petition will be conducted by the court on December 28. 2005 at 10 30 a.m. tn BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT - FAMILY DIVI­ SION. 206 W COURT STREET. HASTINGS. Ml IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that RICHARD P ROZANSKI AND SARAH L CLAY personally appear before the court at the time and place stat­ ed above This hearing may result in A TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TYPE OF HEARING ADJUDlCATORY/DISPOSITfONAL HEARING Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered st a ate, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Cart S Zu."horst. a mamed man. ongmal mortgagor(s). io Amenfirst Financial Corporation Mortgagee, dated April X. 2003. and recorded on "May 2. 2003 in instrument 1103289. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation as assignee by an assignment :n Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Thirteen Arte 41/100 Dollars ($96.913 41). including interest at 6.5% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided notice is hereby given that sate mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings at IX PM. on December 15. 2005. Said premises are situated in Township of Praireville. Barry County. Michigan, and are □escribed as The South 6 rods of the North 64 rods ot the East one-hatf of the Nortnwest one-quarter of Section 17. Town 1 North. Range 10 West EXCEPT; Commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 17. Town 1 North. Range 10 West; thence South 01 degrees 12 minutes 48 seconds East along the North and South 1/4 line of sate Section 17 a distance of 957 00 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West parallel with the North hne of sate Section 17 a distance of 372 50 feet to the true place of beginning, and run­ ning thence South 01 degrees 12 minutes 48 sec­ onds East parallel with sate North and South 1/4 hne 25 00 feet thence North X degrees 00 minutes X seconds West parallel with sate North Section hne 190 00 feet; thence Norm 01 degrees 12 min­ utes 48 seconds West 25 X feet; thence South X degrees X minutes X seconds East IX X feet to the place of beginning, ALSO commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 17. Town 1 North. Range JO West; thence South 01 degrees 12 minutes 48 seconds East along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 17 a distance ot 957 X feet; thence North X degrees X minutes X seconds West par­ allel with the North ime of sate Section 17 a dis­ tance of 562 5 feet to the true place of beginning and running thence North 01 degrees 12 minutes 48 seconds West parallel with sate North and South 1/4 Ime 6.27 feet, thence North X degrees X min­ utes X seconds West parallel with sate North Section line 757.5 feet, more or less, to the West tine of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of sate Section 17. thence Southerly along sate West line 6 27 feet; thence South X degrees X minutes X seconds East 757 5 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dab 4C such sale, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance wtih MCLA 6X3241 a in which case the redemption pence shell be X days from the date of such sale Dated November 17. 2005 For more information, please call FC S 248 593 1304 Trott & Trait. PC. Attorneys For Chase Home Finance LLC successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation X<X Telegraph Rd Ste 2X Bingham Farms. Michigan 4X25-5822 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS Fi^M IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOLY F YOU ARE >N ACTIVE MILITARY OUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: iX? sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing n.nrtgaget. tn that event, your damages. If any. sh^i be imHed solely to the return of the bld amount endered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mrma Knapp, a single woman, original mortgagors,. to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc as nominee for tender and tender s successors anchor assigns. Mortgagee, dated July 9. 2X3. and recorded on July 28. 2003 in instrument 110955. <n Barry county records. Michigan, on which manage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Fifteen And 96/1X Dollars ($162.215 96). including interest at 9 555% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute tn such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that sate mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barr/ County Courthouse in Hastings at 1X PM. on January 5. 2X6 Sate premises are situated in Township of Praireville. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: LOTS 25. 26. AND 27 AND THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 28 OF FIRST ADDITION TO ARNOLDS PLAT. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. BEING A PART OF SECTION X. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. PARAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. TOGETHER WITH A 20 FOOT EASEMENT FROM THE SOUTH EDGE OF LOT 8 OF ARNOLD S PLOT IN LITTLE LONG LAKE WHICH IS AN EASEMENT APPERTENANT TO THE ABOVE NAMED PROPERTY. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3. PAGE 28 OF PLATS. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date ol such sate, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be X days from the date of such sate Dated December 1. 2005 For more information, please call FCS 248 593 1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Servicer 304X Telegraph Rd Ste 2X Bmgham Farms. Michigan 4X25-5822 Fite 4074232F01 �The Hastings Banna, - Thursday. December 1. 2005 - Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Forocloeure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBI COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall ba limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at aale, plus IntereeL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has beer, made in the conditions of a mortgage made by George J Stevens and Monique H Stevens, husband and wife, original mortgagors), lo Amenquest Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated June 27. 2003. and recorded on July 10. 2003 in instrument 1106196. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Franklin Credit Management Corporation as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Seven And 94/100 Dollars ($122.157.94), including interest at 9.6% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at pubbc vendue, at the Barry Countv Courthouse in Hastings at ICO PM. on December 22. 2005. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 16 and the North 19 Feet of Lot 17 of Supervisor Glassglow to the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 3. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale. untess determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which cun the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: November 24. 2005 For more information, please call: FC D 248 593 1309 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Franklin Credit Management Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4070365F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER 8EL0W IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the Nd amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Tyrone S. Soimos and Ellen M. Soimos. husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated November 29. 2000. and recorded on December 18, 2000 In instrument 1052966. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Two And 49/100 Dollars ($107,822.49), including interest at 7.25% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM. on December 8. 2005 Said premises are situated In Township ol Orangeville, Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: A parcel of land located in the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 27. Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Orangeville Township, Barry County. Michigan, more particularly desenbed as follows; beginning at the intersection of the South boundary line of Bevf r Road and the East line ol the West 1/2 of the S xitheast 1/4 of said Section; thence West along the South Hne of Sever Road, a distance ol 270 feet; thence South parallel to said East line of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section, a distance of 322 2/3 feet; thence East parallel to me South line of Sever Road, a dis­ tance of 270 feet to the said East line of tha West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence North along said East hne. a distance of 322 2/3 feet to the place of beginning. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated. November 10. 2005 For more information, pieass call FC C 248 593.1301 Trot! & Trott. P C. Attorneys For ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc. 3C400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4029819F03 STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT - FAMILY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF HEARING (NOTICE TO PUTATIVE FATHER) CASE NO. 05-7105-02 PETITION NO. 05006234 IN THE MATTER OF; MADISON MARIE AMES D.O.B. 11/01/2005 TO UNKNOWN FATHER OF ABOVE NAMED MINOR CHILD TAKE NOTICE: A petition has been filed with this court regarding the following minor Madison Mane Ames who was bom on 11/01/2005 at Battle Creek Health Systems The mother of the minor ts Felicia Ames. If you are or may be the natural father, you should appear at Barry County Trial Court - Family Division. 206 W Court Street. Suite 302, Hastings. Michigan 49058 on December 27. 2005 at 8.30 a m. to state any interest you may have in the minor. Failure to appear at this heanng is a demal of interest in rhe minor, waiver of notice tor all subsequent hearings, and a waiver of a nght to appointment of an attor­ ney Failure to appear at this heanng COULD RESULT IN PERMANENT TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS PUBLICATION OF HEARING TO: FELICIA AMES wtxr.e last known address was Knights Inn, Battle Creek. Michigan IN THE MATTER OF: MADISON AMES D O B. 11/01/2005 A petition requesting the court to take junsdiction of above named minor has been filed m this court. A heanng on the petition win be conducted by the court on December 27. 2005 at 8:30 a m. in the Barry County Tnal Court Family Division. 206 W. Court Street. Suite 302, Hastings. Michigan 49058 IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that FELICIA AMES personally appear before the court at the time and place staled above Thia hearing may result in a termination oi parental rights. Typ. of hearing: Adjudicatory/Dispositional William M Doherty, Presiding Judge 11/29/2005 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions ol a certain mortgage made by David A. Kuzava of B*ry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to First Financial Ban*. N.A successor by merger to Sand Ridge Bank dated the 15th day of October, A.D. 2003. and recorded in the office ot the Register of Deeds, for the County rf Barry and State of Michigan, on the 21st day of October. A.D. 2003. in Instrument No. 1115996 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $143,325.78 (One hundred Forty Three thousand. Three hundred Twenty F*ve dollars and Seventy Eight cents) including interest there on at 5.37% (five point three seven) percent per annum And no suit proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now, therefore, by virtue of the power ol sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on . the 15th day ol December. A.D.. 2005. at 1.00 o'clock said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the high­ est bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml. Barry County. Michigan, of the prem­ ises described in said mortgage Which said prem­ ises are described as follows All that certain piece Of parcel of land situate in the Township of Cartton. in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: That part of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 21. Town 4 North. Range 8 West, described as: Commencing at the South one-quarter comer of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes East 1993 76 feet along the West line of said Southeast one-quarter to the place of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 577.50 feet along the said West Hne; thence North 89 degrees 34 minutes 12 seconds East 250.00 feet along the South Hne of the North 66 feet of said Southeast one-quarter, thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 424.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 34 minutes 13 seconds West 68.50 feet (assessed as 68.00 feet); thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 153.50 feet (assessed as 153.00 feet); thence South 89 degrees 34 minutes 12 seconds West 181.50 feet to the place of beginning Subject to highway right of way for Barber Road Commonly known as: 4442 Barber Rd. Tax ID: 08-040-021-425-100-04 The redemption period shall be one year from the date of such sale Dated November 10. 2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO . LP.A. Daniel E. Best. ,P-58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weltman. Weinberg & Reis Co.. L.P.A. 2155 Butterfield Dove. Surte 200-S Troy. Michigan 48084 WWR404556127 Pub: 11/10- 12/8 By: CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 402 ' In loving memory oj our husband. 1 father &. grandfather RAYMOND B. HAUSE, SR. Who passed away December 5th. 1996. W? still miss you and love you... * Your ivtfe Jennie. . Bobbie A. Stan. V Sraniey A Daniel ■if The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings. Michigan, does hereby certify that Ordinance No. 402: “AN ORDINANCE to amend Chapter 90. Article 6, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Hastings, as amended, by adding Division 12A. Sections 90-501A to 90-506A, the Downtown Overlay Zone. Adding design standards for com­ mercial buildings in the Bl zone." was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings, at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 28th day of November 2005. A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings, Monday through Friday. 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure We THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. W any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered st sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew J. Milanowski, a mamed man and Lisa A Milanowski. his wfe. original mortgagors), to MMS Mortgage Services. Ltd.. Mortgagee, dated April 21. 2003. and recorded on Apnl 28. 2003 in instrument 1102817. and assignee by said Mortgagee to Washington Mutual Bank. FA as assignee by an assignment, m Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Eight And 88/100 Dollars ($83,448.88), including interest at 5.75% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem:>es, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on December 15. 2005 Said premises are situated m Village of Freeport, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 and the East 25 feet of Lot 2. Block 4. Samuel Roush's Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 28 also that part of the fomer Pere Marquette Railroad Right-of-Way described as: Beginning at the intersection of the South hne o! Lot 1 of said Block 4 and the Easterly line of said railroad right-of-way; thence Northwesterly along said Easterly nght-of-way to the West line of the East 25 feet of Lot 2; thence South along the Southerly extension of said 1: thence East to the place of beginning The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: November 17. 2005 For more information, please call: FC R 248 593.1305 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys For Washington Mutual Bank fka Washington Mutual Bank. FA 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4048565F02 THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT O JR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph V. Samson, a mamed man, to Amer quest Mortgage Company, mort­ gagee. dated April 21. 2004 and recorded June 4. 2004 in Instrument Number 1128776. Bar.y County Records Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Amenquest Mortgage Securities Inc Asset Backed Pass Through Certificates. Series 2004-IA1 under the Pooling and Serviang Agreement dated as of September 1. 2004. Without Recourse by assign­ ment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Seven and 10/100 Dollars ($96,667.10) including interest at the rate of 6.60% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises. or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1XX) p.m. on December 15. 2005. The premises 8 re located in the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 52. Oakwood Shores No. 2. part of the Southeast one-quarter, Section 7. Town 3 North. Range 10 West, Yankee Spnngs Township, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats at Page 79 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. m which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sale TO ALL PURCHASERS The foreclosing mortgagee can resand the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there ts a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale Dated: November 17. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys lor Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc. Asset Backed Pass Through Certificates.Series 2004-IA1 under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of September 1. 2004. Without Recourse . As Assignee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 214 2573 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Frank D Davis and Laura A Davis hus­ band and wife, as joint tenants of Barry County. Michigan Mortgagor to Long Beach Mortgage Company dated the 20th day of September. A D 2001. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 2nd day ol October. A D 2001. in Instrument No 1067491 of Barry Records, which said mortgage was assigned to Wachovia Bank. N.A (formerly known as First Union National Bank) as Trustee foi Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2001-4, thru mesne assignments, on which mort­ gage there ts claimed to be due. at the date ot this notice, for principal .and interest, the sum of $238,360 90 (Two hundred Thirty Eight thousand. Three hundred Sixty dollars and Ninety cents) including interest there on at 10.24% (ten point two tour) percent per annum And no surf proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now therefore by virtue of the powe' of sate coniamed m said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan m such case made and provided, notice ts hereby given that on . the 8th day ol December. AD, 2005. at 1XX) o'clock said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at pubic auction, to the high­ est bidder, at the Barry County Courtiicuse m Hastings. Ml. Barry County. Michigan. of the prem­ ises described m said mortgage Which said prem­ ises are desenbed as foltows AN that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Thornapple, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and desenbed as follows to wit: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of said sec­ tion; thence North 90 degrees 0 minutes east 16 50 feet along the North Line of said southwest 1/4: thence south 00 degrees 20 minutes 45 seconds west 1813.23 feet parallel with the west line of said southwest 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence south 86 degrees 51 minutes 15 seconds east 575 66 feet; thence south 00 degrees 20 minutes 45 seconds west 275.0 feet; thence north 86 degrees 51 minutes 15 seconds west 575 66 feet; thence north 00 degrees 20 minutes 45 seconds east 275.0 feet to the place ol beginning Subject to and together with an easement for ingress and egress over the east 16.5 feet of the west 33 feet of the north 2090 feet of said south­ west 1/4. also subject to an easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes over the following par­ cel beginning at the north -es» comer of the above described parcel; thence south 86 degrees 51 min­ utes 15 seconds east 575 66 feet; thence south 00 degrees 20 minutes 45 seconds west 77.87 feet; thence north 57 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds west 24 10 feet; thence north 86 degrees 51 min­ utes 15 seconds west 555.21 feet, thence north 00 degrees 20 minutes 45 seconds east 66 08 feel to the place of ending of said easement. Commonly known as: 3120 Kenyaon LN Tax ID: Part of 08-14-029-006-20 The redemption period shall be one year from the date ot such sale Dated. November 3. 2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS C0.?L>X ’ Daniel E. Best. (P-58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weftman. Weinberg & Reis Co, LP.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive. Suite 200-S Troy. Michigan 48084 WWR403531881 Pub: 11/3— 12/1 **" By: STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS ALE NO. N/A In the matter of Ralph Edgar Quigley. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Ralph Edgar Quigley, who lived at 5915 Woodland Road. Woodland. Michigan died 06/17/2005. There is no personal representative of the decedent s estate to whom Letters ol Authority have been issued Creditors ol the decedent are notified that all claims a^-nst the Trust will be forever barred unless pre­ sented to Mazie Quigley. Trustee of the Quigley Family Trust within 4 months after the date of pub­ lication of this notice. November 18.2005 Wendy M. Parr P-62079 250 Monroe Ave . NW, Suite 800 Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503 Mazie Quigley 5915 Woodland Road Woodland. Ml 48897 Hope Township Regular Board Meeting Nov. 14, 2005 All board members present and 8 guests Approved: Previous Minutes Standing Reports Bills Resolution 2005-10 Tree replacement at Brush Ridge Increasing Township Liability Insurance Signs for Park MTA Workshop Engaging Fleis & Vandenbrink as Township Engineers ol Record Adjourned 8:45 p.m Linda Eddy-Hough. Clerk Attested to by Patnaa Albert, Supervisor owmtw NOTICE The Hastings City Poke Department will be accepting sealed bids on the following vehicles 1999 Ford Crown Victoria - 83,770 miles (Black) 2002 Ford Crown Victoria - 88,756 miles (White) Both vehicles Poke Package Interceptors. V-8 engine. 4 dr. power locksAvtndows. AC Vehicles can be seen at Hastings City Hall. 201 E State St. Hastings. Ml Bids should be submitted at the Hastings Police Department between 8 00am-5 00pm Bids will be accepted through 12-02-05. 5pm Vehicles will be sold As ts condition “ The City of Hastings reserves the nght to refuse any or all bids Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS ARM fS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY AT •% PURCHASERS: This sale may be escinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In 'hat event, your damages, If any. shall be limit­ ed solei y to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Ray Hom and Mary B. Hom. husband and wife, ongmal mort­ gagors). to Paul A Getzm & Lynn M Getzm DBA West Michigan Financial Services. Mortgagee dated August 5, 2002. and recorded on August 19. 2002 m instrument 1085842. and modified by Affidavit or Order recorded on Apnl 19 2004 in instrument 1126016. and assigned by mesne assignments to Washmgton Mutual Bank. F A as assignee by an assignment, m Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at 0m date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Eight And 41/100 Dollars ($139.93841). including interest at 725% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiN be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1.00 PM. on January 5. 2006 Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan and are desenbed as: Parcel A: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 29. Town 1 North. Range 8 West described as Commencing at the East 1/4 Post of said Section : thence North 88 degrees 44 minutes 23 seconds West on the East and West 1/4 line. 1159.11 feet to the Ptace of beginning of this description, thence continuing North 88 degrees 44 minutes 23 sec­ onds West on said 1/4 fine. 190.90 teat: thence North 0 degrees 48 minutes 41 seconds East par­ allel to the North and South 1/4 fine ot said Section, 297.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 44 minutes 23 seconds East parallel to the East and West 1/4 Hne; 190.90 feet; thence South 0 degrees 48 mnutes 41 seconds West 297.00 feet to the place of beginning, subject to Highway nght of way over that part of the above described description lying wrthm the nght of way of Hickory Road Mao: Commencing at the East 1/4 post of Section 29. Town 1 North, Range 8 West; thence North 88 degrees 44 minutes 23 seconds West along the East and West 1/4 tana of said Section 1554.3 feet to place of begmng ol this description, thence North 00 degrees 48 minutes 41 seconds East parallel to the North and South 1/4 line Ol said Section. 297.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 44 Minutes 23 seconds East parallel to said East and West 1/4 line . 215.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 48 minutes 41 seconds West to said East and West 1/4 line 297.00 feet, thence North 88 degrees 44 minutes 23 seconds West along said East and West 1/4 hne. 215 00 feet to the place of begmng Subject to Highway Right of Way over that part of the above description tying wrthm Hickory Road The redemption period Shan be 6 months from the date i>*— etetefwwd donet) In accordance with MCLA 800.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: November 24. 2005 For more information, please call: FC R 248 593 1305 Trott & Trott. P£. attorneys For Washington Mutual Bank, f/k/a Wa/hington Mutual Bank. F A. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File #02 >'043F02 HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Ragui^r board Meeting Nov.8,26CS Five Board members ptoaent; PhtKps. Wilder absent; Comm. Gtoson, 2 gufc%. Approved consent agenda. Tabled Treasurer's Report. Conducted 2006 Budget Hearing. No opposition to American Legion's request 'c* dub license. Approved alternative route tor Thomapple Manx Accepted audit proposal from Walker. Fluke I Sheldon Amended Library Budget Paid outstanding bills Meeting adjourned at 9 p.m. Bonnie Cruttenden, Clerk Attested to by: Jim Brown. Supervisor ommjw Synopato Hope Township Special Board Meeting Nov. 17. 2005 AB board members present and no guests. Approved Resolution 2005-11 Tree stump removal at Township Park Accepting BPH old truck bid. Meeting Adjourned 1035 a.m. Linda Eddy-Hough. Clerk Attested to by Patricia Afoert. Supervisor omw CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE MEETINGS OF BOARD OF REVIEW Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review of the City of Hastings will convene December 13. 2005 at 9:00 a.m. The Board will meet in the Second Floor Conference Room. City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan for the purpose of reviewing and cor­ recting clerical errors and mutual mistakes of fact. Eligible taxpayers who have not filed their homestead affidavit may do so at this time. Jackie L. Timmerman City Assessor �Page 12 - Thursday. December 1. 2005 - The Hastings Banner • Art Hop will be held by the Arts Couni) of Greater Kalamazoo this Friday at 5 p.m. at various locations. For more information see www.kalamazooarts.com. December 2. • Mi Raza en Pelo is an exhibit of art by Battle Creek artist George Martinez done entirely in the medium of felt and human hair. Martinez is a barber that uses the tiny rem­ nants of hair over a ground of brightly colored felt. The Davidson Gallery is located in the Davidson Visual and Performing Arts Building at KCC in Battle Creek. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-430 p.m. Admission is free. Through December 16. USIC THEATRE • Calvin Oratorio Society presents Handel's Messiah at the DeVos Performance Hall. Last performance is Thursday at 730 p.m. Admission is $16, $20, $23 6t $25. Returning for its 86th year, the Calvin College Oratorio Society performs Handel’s Messiah. Consisting of both Calvin students and com­ munity members, this 220-member choir is sure to fill you with holiday spirit. For more information call (616) 742-6610 or visit www.calvin.edu/boxoffice. December 1. • War of the Wicked DI: Battle of the Bands will take place at Planet Rock in Battle Creek, 191 Angell Street. Winner gets cash prize and opening slot for Mushroomhead show on Dec. 16. Also 2nd and 3rd place prizes. Call (269) 962-2121 or see dubplanetrock.com for more information. Dec. 1 & 8. • Grand Rapids Symphony presents Fifth Third Holiday Pops at the DeVos Performance Hall. This holiday celebration puts a slight new twist on an age-old Grand Rapids tradition with the concert hall decked with holiday cheer, an 80 piece orchestra and a 110 voice chorus performing all of your favorite holiday music with a songfest sing­ along. Performances are Friday tc Saturday at 8 p.m., with a Saturday family performance at • Singles and Couples Dance will be held from 7-10 p.m. at the Bumham Brook Center, 200 W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek. Cost is $5 members, $8 non-members. Public welcome. Come and cance swing, waltz, fox trot, polka, latin and more. Dick Day will perform Dec. 1, Dec. 8 features The Night Hawks, Day & Hodges Dec. 22, and the Collins Crew on Dec. 29. Dec. 1,8,2Z& 29. • Christmas Tea will be held by the GFWC-Hastings Women's Club at 1 p.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings. The Bell Ringers will perform under the direction of Kim Domke. Refreshments will be served. For membership information call Marian Boston at 948-8148. Friday, December 2. • Downtown Business Open House is planned to help your holiday shopping. Downtown Hastings met chants will offer spe­ cial hours and speda.’ deals from 6 to 8 p.m. The event begins with a tree lighting ceremo­ ny at the future site of th? new Hastings Library. Friday, Dec. 2. • The UICA'a 17th Annual Holiday Artist's Market will be presented at the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts. Hours are Friday 5 p.m.-9 p.nu Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. UICA's Holiday Artists' Market will hold a special Holiday Party on Friday with festive music, hors d'oeuvres, cash bar and market sales. The Saturday will also be free and open to the public, with baked goods and refresh­ ments available and a free children's art work­ shop to entertain kids while parents shop. Now in its 17th successful year, the Holiday Artists' Market offers artists an inviting venue to sell their one-of-a-kind works of art and craft right before the holiday season. Hundreds of shoppers look forward to the sale each year where over 50 artists will set-up shop. For more information call (616) 454­ 7000 or visit www.uica.org. December 2-3. • Middleville Christmas Parade kicks off at 10 a.m. in downtown Middleville. Santa will visit with children at the Stagecoach Park gazebo behind village hall. Saturday, Dec. 3. 3 p.m., and Sunday concerts at 3 p.m. & 730 • Hastings Christinas Parade will kick off p.m. Admission is $16-$55. For more informaSaturday at 2 pjn. in downtown Hastings. tion call (616) 454-9451 or visit www.grsymSaturday, Dec. 3. phony.org. December 2-4. • Christmas With Elvis will be held at 5 • Gloria is a concert presentation of the p.m. at the Freeport Community Center. Bring Battle Creek Community Chorus, Boychoir, Girls' Chorus and Axs.Yocc at the . j| fljsfyjppaas an unwrapped present for First PRESBYTERIAN Church in BrttgCreek *a3H7Br6rETteen). Santa arid "dlvis'* we (the location was incorrect in previous edi­ tions). The concert centerpiece is John Rutter's “Gloria" featuring nearly 200 singers, accom­ panied by ten brass players, two percussion­ ists and an organ. Tickets are $15 for adults, $7 for children. Call (269) 565-2199 for tickets and information. Saturday, December 3. • Christmas Concert will be presented by the Thomapple Wind Band Sunday at 3 pjn. at the First United Methodist Church of Hastings. Special guest appearance by the church choir and organist Mark Doster. Sunday, December^. • 35th Annual Bachfest Christmas at 4 p.m. in the Stetson Chapel at Kalamazoo College. The Bach Festival Chorus will be joined by* the Western Brass Quintet and other local musicians io bring you the music of Gabrieli, Vivaldi, Lauridsen, and Bach along with carols and holiday favorites including some sing-alongs. Tickets are $20 center, $16 balcony, $14 side, $5 students, free for chil­ dren 12 and under. Call (269) 337-7407 for tickets and info. December 4. • The Pfeifers will perform at 7 p.m. at the Nashville Baptist Church. The group from Washington Court House, Ohio has per­ formed all over the country including Jerry Falwell's Thomas Road Baptist Church and on the Bill Gaither Homecoming Tour. For more info call (517) 852-9808. December 4. • Lessons and Carols Concert will be per­ formed by the Albion College Concert Choir at the Goodrich Chapel, on Michigan Avenue/Business 94 in Albion. The festival traces highlights of Biblical history with carols interspersed with readings. The service is bor­ rowed from the one performed since 1918 at King's College Chapel in Campbridge, England. For more information call (517) 629­ 0481. Sunday, December 4. • Victor Wooten Band at Calvin College. Tickets are $16. Wooten is known as a musi­ cians' musHan and has performed with Bela Fleck and the Flecktones. December 5. • First Fridays at GRAM makes the Grand Rapids Art Museum the place to be every Friday night from 5-8:30 p.m. Enjoy live music, a cash bar, special events, complemen-. tary snacks, food sampling and more. cor more information call (616) 831-1000 or visit ww’w.gramonline.org or email prasst©gr-artmuseum.org. Tint Friday of every Month through December 2006. • Symphony Series will be held Sundays at 2 p.m. at the Grand Rapids Art Museum. Free admission with museum admission of adults $7, seniors and students $6, children 6­ 17 $3. In conjunction with "Modem Masters of German Expressionism," the Grand Rapids Art Museum presents a ten-week survey of German music presented by the musicians of the Grand Rapids, West Shore, Holland, and Kalamazoo Symphonies. For more informa­ tion call 616-831-1000 or visit www.gramonline.org. Sundays through December 18. attend the party. A carol sing will follow din­ ner. Saturday, Dec. 3. • It's Christmas at the Mill at Historic Bowens Mills features Christmas tree*, horse drawn rides, photos with Santa while you wait or shipped to your door, and unique Christmas gifts. Grand opening Friday, Nov. 27 from noon to 5 pjn., open noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays until Christmas, there Is no admission charge to the Gathering Place. Call (269) 795-7530 or visit www.bowensmills.com. December 3-4,10-11,17-18. • Hastings Holiday Home Tour will be held from 1-430 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance at Heart's Desire or the day of the tour at any of the featured homes. See this week's Reminder for a list of the homes and a preview. Sunday, Dec. 4. • Holiday Traditions: Tables, Trees, Trims 4r Tastes will be presented at the Grand Ledge Opera House from 1-5 p.m. Holiday home decorations from around the world. $8 at the door. Call (517) 617-7247 for more infor­ mation. December 4. • Sunday Social Dances with the Swing Master's Band at the Richland Area Community Center, 9400 East CD Avenue Richland. Dances take place from 2-5 p.m. $7 per person. Beginning dance lessons are offered from 1-2 p.m. for $5 per person and feature instruction in swing, cha cha, fox trot, waltz, polka, and rhumba. No partner neces­ sary. All abilities welcome. Casual dress. No smoking or alcohol. Call Colleen Burke at (269) 317-2197 for more information, let & 3rd Sunday each month. • Bingo is held at the Nashville VFW Hall starting at 1030 a.m. every Monday. • Pre-School Story Time takes place every Friday morning beginning at 1030 a.m. at the Hastings Public Library. The event is free and open to all parents and pre-school age chil­ dren. Call (269) 945-4263 for more informa­ tion. Every Friday. • Swing Dance at the Richland Community Center, 8905 Gull Road (across from Hardings). Dances start with lessons at 730 pjn. and the dance will take place after­ ward and continue until 1030 p.m. All ages and ability levels are welcome. Dress is casu­ al. $5 per person. No partner necessary. Bring a snack for the snack table. Call (269) 317-2197 for details. First Friday of every month September through June. □□□□□□□□a □□□□□□□□□ □□□□□□□□□ □□□□□□□□□ □□□□□□□□□ □□□□□□□□□ □□□□□□□□□ □□□□□□□□a □anaannaB — Moans - Chamber of Commerce CALENDAR The Barry County Chamber of Commerce is located at 221 W. State Street in Hastings. The Chamber can be reached by phone at (269) 945-2454. Check out the Chamber’s website at www.banychamber.com CHECK OUT THESE DECEMBER BARRY COUNTY AREA EVENTS: 1 Comfort and Joy Holiday Dinner at 630 p.m. at the W.K. Kellogg Manor, 3700 E. Gull Lake Dr., Hickory Comer. $32 per person. Call (269) 671­ 2416 for mr re information. 2 Holly Trolley Holiday Tour Friday evening in downtown Nashville. Trolley rides around town with stops at local shops. Call (517) 852-9544 for details. 2 Tree Lighting and Mayor's Proclamation at 6 pjn. at the future location of the new Hastings Public Library at the comer of Boltwood and State Street. 2 Downtown Open House from 6-8 p.m. at various downtown Hastings businesses. 2-4,9-11 Holiday Walk at the MSU Kellogg Biological Station, 3700 E. Gull Lake Dr., Hickory Comer. 12 p.m.-5 p.m. $7 adults, $5 seniors and children. Call (269) 671-2416 for more information. 2-3 Greens Sale to raise funds for the Bernard Historical Society & Museum from 9 ajn.-4 p.m. at the Delton National Gty Bank. Items for sale include greens, cookies, cakes, pies, breads, candies, stocking staffers, and the book "Years Gone By." For more information call Margery Martin dt (269) 623-2077. ‘ 3 3td AnnuaLChrirtmas with Elvis at the Freeport Community Center. Help collect toys for needy area kids. Dinner begins at 5 p.m. Bring a dish to pass and an unwrapped toy. Call David or April Nicholson for more information at (616) 765-3257. 3 Hastings Holiday Parade with the theme of "Frosty & Friends Come to Town." Call 945-2454 for more info. 3 Christmas Parade sponsored by the Middle Lions Chib. Brunch and cookie walk at the Middleville United Methodist Church from 8-11 a.m. Parade at 10 a.m. Cal) (269) 795-3385 for more info. 3- 23 Holly Trolley Holiday Tour most evenings for the viewing of lights and decorations in downtown Hastings and various residences around towns. Trolley pick up and drop off location is on State Street in front of the courthouse. 4 Hastings Holiday Home Tour from 1-430 p.m. Tour nine local homes. Tickets are $10 and are available at Heart’s Desire and at featured homes the day of the tour. Call (269) information. 4 Bingo 945-0123 every more for the at Sunday Hastings American Legion, 2160 S. M­ 37 Highway, Hastings (the former home of the Tick Tock restaurant). Every Sunday. Doors open at noon, games from 2-7 p.m. Weekly SUDOKU by Linda Thistle 1 8 3 4 9 8 2 7 4 0 1 3 7 2 4 8 9 6 8 9 7 8 2 1 4 5 8 7 5 Place a number tn the empty boxes in such a way that each row acrosi, each column down and each smaS 9-box square contains al of the numbers from one to nine. DHFR ULTY THIS Ulik • • • * Moderate Challenging ♦ HOO BOY! Mitch Albom will speal at W.K. Kellogg Auditorium Dec 7 at 7 p.m. Willard Library's Expert-in-Residence will bring the popular Detroit Free Press sports writer and author of "Tuesdays with Morrie" and "The Five People You Meet in Heaven." Albom is expected to talk about balancing work and family and being a mentor. Program is free. Doors open at 6 p.m. Christmas YscalConcert at z p.m. Dec. 7 at the Delton Kellogg High School with live vocal music by Delton students. Dope with A New Revolution will perform live at 7 p.m. December 7 at Planet Rock in Battle Creek, 191 Angell Street. Ages 18 and over only. Tickets are S12 day of the show or $10 in advance Call (269) 962-2121 or see clubplanetrock.com for more information. Christmas Instrumental Concert at 7 p.m. Dec 8 at the Dc.‘»on Kellogg HighSchool with live instrumental music by Delton music in the church on Sunday, Dec. 11. Admission to Christmas Past is $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 5 to 12. There is no additional cost for crafts. Holiday Concert presented by the Kellogg Community College Concert Band, under the direction of Ed Zentera, will feature the premier of a new selection entitled "Titan" by 15-year-old Coldwater composer Costas Dafnis. The concert will be held Sunday, December 11, at 3 p.m. in the Binda Performing Arts Center. Additionally, traditional concert band literature and holiday selections will be performed with both Zentera and KCC music major and current Olivet College music student Kayla Mohlman sharing the conducting duties. General admission for the concert will be $5 and cost will be $3 for students and seniors. students. Grand Rapids Ballet presents: The Nutcracker st the DeVos Performance Hall December 9-11, 16-18 4c 21-22. Performance times are Friday 730 pjn., Saturday 2 pjn. and 730 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Adult admission is $15-$45. The tradition continues with the enchanting story of a young girl’s magical journey with her Nutcracker Prince. For more information call (616) 454-4771 or visit www.ticketmaster.com. Trans-Siberian Orchestra will perform live December 11 at the Van Andel Arena. Performances are 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 pan. Tickets are $39.50 & $49.50. Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s "Christmas Eve & Other Storiei" is a Christmas celebration like no other. Get ready for a symphonic rock Christmas spectacular that combines the impact of an orchestra with the .edge of a rock n' roll band. Purchase tickets please visit www.tidcetmaster.com or (616) 456-3333. Drowning__ Tool will perform live December 12 with a spedal guest to be Hastings Holiday Church Tour from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Six churches will open their doors for touring. Tickets $6 for adults, $2 children day of the tour, $5 for adults in advance. announced at Planet Rock, 191 Angell Street, Battle Crek. Ages 18 and over only. Tickets are $15. Call (269) 962-2121 or see dubplanetrock.com for more information. Brass Band of Battle Cmk will perform live at W.K. Kellogg Auditorium Dec 10 at 8 p.m. Special guest soloist Morris .&bmsop. from the New York Metropolitan Cpera w'ill performSee bbbc.net for more information. Reserved seats $29, general admission $16, students 18 and under $7. Tickets available at Masteller Music. Battle Cmk Sweet Adelines Christm^ Holiday Show will begin at 3 p.m. December 10 in the Binda Performing Arts Theater at Kellogg Community College. 0/ Otrulnm flit will be held Seturd,y and Sunday, Dec 10 & 11, from noon to 5 p.m. in the Historic Charlton Park tum-nfthe-century village. Visitors are invited to stroll through the village’s shops and homes as the "residents” prepare for the holidays. Adults and children are welcome to try their hands at traditional crafts and ornaments, including hand-dipped candles. Everyone is encouraged to sample traditional holiday fare, wassail, and fresh roasted chestnuts. St Nicholas reminds all the good girts and boys to bring their Christmas wishes and all parents to bring their cameras when they visit the old fashion saint. The gift shop will feature an array of holiday toys, games and keepsakes for all ages. There will be Dulcimer Grand Rapids Symphony presents The National. City Special brentt Boys Choir of ■- Harkm. at 730 p.m. at the DeVos Performance Hall December 13. Tickets are $25-65. Their repertoire embraces classical and modem music, popular song, gospel and jazz, high­ lighted by choreography and an unerring sense of showmanship. Don't miss it when the Boys Choir of Harlem brings its awe-inspiring sound to Grand Rapids for a holiday celebrabnn. For more information please visit w’ww.grsymphony.org or www.devosperformancchall.com or call (616) 742-6610. Holly BflU from 7-10 pjn. December 16 at the Bumham Brook Center, 200 W. Michigan Ave., Baltic Creek. Lew Boyd Band will per­ form live musir for dancing. $5 members, $8 non-members. Public weicuu»c Snacks pro­ vided. Mushroomhead will perform live December 16 at Planet Rock in Battle Creek, 191 Angell Street. Crossbreed and O.nachi will open the show. Ages 18 and over o»'Jy. Tickets are $18 day of the show or $. 5 in advance. Call (269) 962-2121 or see dubplanetrock.com for more information. Aerosmith with Lenny Kravitz will perform live at Van Andel Arena Decem.Ser 17. Tickets are $55. $85, and $125. This week’s fehetion: Zathura Running time: 102 minutes MPAA rating: PG In 1995. Robin Williams starred in ’’Jumanji.” a film about a magical, jungle­ based board game that when played affected the real world. Ten years later we have “Zathura," about a magical, sci-fi board game that when played has real-world conse­ quences. Think “Jumanji in Space " “Zathura" stars Josh Hutcherson and Jonah Bobo as Walter and Danny Budwing, two bat­ tling brothers who discover an old board game called Zathura while digging around in the basement on a Saturday afternoon. When Danny starts playing the game, the weirdness begins: A meteor shower rips through the house and destroys the living room. Their older sister Lisa (Kristen Stewart) becomes cryogenically frozen in the bathroom. The house is transported into outer space and in orbit around Saturn. The boys discover that they must continue to play — and WIN — the game if they ever hope to return to Earth. They arc also aHacked by lizardy aliens called Zorgons. menaced by a crazy killer robot, and befriended by an astronaut who appears out of nowhere and carries a big secret that connects his destiny to Walter and Danny. “Zathura" is actually a lot better than “Jumanji." which surprised me. The two young actors ca»y the film beautifully, and director Jon Favr.’au (“EID does a magnifi- Once again a board game becomes a gate between another world in "Zathura.1* a sort-of sequel to "Jumanji." cent job of keeping the action moving and. most of all, not falling into the trap of getting too schmaltzy. He lets the boys be boys — warts and all — and it is this realistic por­ trayal of fraternal competition that grounds this film and makes it interesting. “Zathura" is a fine family film that I can heartily recommend. Adults as well as chil­ dren will definitely have a fun time at the matinee. GRADE: B © 2005 King Features Synd., Inc. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 1. 2005 - Page 13 Sa(oMef5 Sfars Grand Rapids Symphony presents BORN THIS WEEK: You have a sense of adventure that inspires others to follow your lead. ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might ' el that you have all the answers right now. But it k might be wise to listen to Nk other ideas before you Sffdecide to close the lid on 'other possibilities. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Bivines /< give and expect loyalty, so it might not be easy to rec\ onc’,c w’th s°meone you / feel let you down. Why not ask a ncutral Parv,o UP J A a dear-the-air meeting? GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Anticipating the holidays with family and friends fuels your must-do Gemini energies. But try to pace yourself so you’ll be up for whatever comes along later. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) More background information might come through LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) * j)Your sense of fair play is strong this week, which can ■cause a problem with a long­ time relationship. But in the jjfcnd, you’ll know what deci­ sion to make. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) cyn You might not know alt the Hl* ’ J facts behind an unwelcome development, so keep that A^jjMFVScorpion temper in check sand resist lashing out at any» 'one. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to if December 21) This is a good ^time to reinforce relationships family, friends, colleagues — ,hal might have been over­ looked in recent years. / CAPRICORN (December 22 to January ja -^19) Family situations continue O^^Q^to thrive. Business associa- check the source carefully A before you move. LEO (July 23 to August 22) The strong, nurturing nature of the L Lion comes through this [week as you reach out to I family and friends in need AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) ~k Avoid any influence of negaWtive energy in this week’s [of your warm ami loving ■support. \iones. Work them out imme,’jdiately. * VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A relawi,onship ihat has ajmost ^totally unraveled could be XjL*£^^^close to being restored with effort on your part tq SjHkbc more patient and less t ^Lj^judgincntal. It’s not often that you hear Bach, ragtime, spirituals, and holiday classics during the same concert, it’s not often that you hear most preeminent boys choir in the country. And. it’s not often that you can spend an evening during the most wonderful time of the year with the Boys Choir of Harlem. The Grand Rapids Symphony invites you to celebrate the holiday season with lhe Boys Choir of Harlem, sponsored by National City, Tuesday. Dec. 13. at 7:30 p.m. in De Vos Performance Hall. The Boys Choir of Harlem performs classical, gospel, Broadway and jazz, combined with stunning choreography and knock-your-socks-off showmanship. Under the direction of the Choir’s founder Walter Turnbull, these exceptional boys will perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” a musi­ cal work by J.S. Bach, a selection of powerful spirituals, ragtime tunes by Scon Joplin and music by the great Duke Ellington and Irving Berlin. From 16th century classical to con­ temporary hip-bop-it’s like several concerts in one. The Boys Choir of Harlem will also extend the spirit of Christinas with holiday tunes including ‘The Christmas Song.” “Birthday of a King.” “I’ll be Home for Christmas." “We Need a Little Christmas." and “Oh. Holy Night.” Now in its 37th Season, the Boys Clioir of Harlem is internationally recognized for its virtuoso performances and innovations in the thousand-year-old art of the boy choir. The Choir makes three or four national tours each year and averages 100 engagements in over 24 states annually. Nine European tours have taken the Choir to some of Europe's most prestigious venues. In addition to its regular schedule of performances, the Boys Choir of Harlem has helped celebrate some of the late 20th century’s most significant milestones including the United Nations 50th Anniversary Concert at Avery Fisher Hall with the New York Philharmonic, the Centennial of the Statue of Liberty. Nelson Mandela’s first visit to the United States and the 1993 Presidential Inauguration. The choir began in 1968 when 20 boys met in the basement of a Harlem church for their first rehearsal with choir director Walter Turnbull. Many of the members come from low-income, single family homes and have been literally saved by song. Some had fathers they had never seen, ot had brothers in jail. Arter many years of struggle, a special school for members of the choir was estab­ lished in 1987. as part of the New York Public School system. The academy offers a rigor­ ous education combined with conservatoryartistic instruction for grades four through 12. "A choir is a good starting point for building character," says Turnbull. “Since the 14th century, choirs have been used to educate boys. What I’m doing is adapting that con­ cept to a 20th century inner-city model.” Tickets for this National City Special Event: lhe Boys Choir of Harlem range from $25 to $65 and can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 616/456-3333, ’visiting any ticketmaster outlet, on-line at www.ticketmaster.com. or by calling the Grand Rapids Symphony Box Office at (616) 454-9451. Ext. 4. lions also improve. Sone holiday plans might have to tx. shifted a bit. Be flexible. recarding a decision you expect to make. 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Sleep researchers have shown in the laboratory that if people are deprived of electric light, they will go back to sleeping nine hours a night. i VVOZIMV M S3HVS MUM 9K11S3M1LM Read The BANNER every weekl Copies conveniently available on newsstands throughout the Barry County area. • Controversial radio personality Howard Stem was fired from his job as a college deejay. • This may seem like an odd question, but can you sing and cry at the same time? Someone can, evidently, because there's a word for it: chantepleure. • Famed conqueror Alexander the Great had quite an ego (perhaps unsur­ prisingly). He named a total of 20 cities after himself — including Alexandria, Egy’pt — and even named one after his horde, Bucephalus. • You may be surprised to learn that famed author John Steinbeck majored in marine biology when he was in college. • It was noted humorist and essayist P.J. 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(269)948-8719 YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newdspapers and catalogs. Phone (269/945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Local man arrested in series of vehicle break-ins HASTINGS — Raymond Keith Lewis, 19. of Hastings, has been arrested in connection with several vehicle break-ins report­ ed in last week's edition of the Banner. Lewis who refused to cooperate with Hastings City Police, is suspected of breaking imo several vehicles throughout the city Nov. 22. Police recovered several items taken in the break-ins and have identified most of the victims. Lewis was arrested during the early morning hours of Nov. 22. after he was found to be in possession of the stolen property during a traffic stop. Lewis is currently lodged in the Barry County Jail on charges of larceny from a motor vehicle. Authorities do not believe Lew is was acting alone, and arc asking anyone with additional information to call the Hastings Police Department at 945-5744. Hastings man arrested in domestic assault complaint HASTINGS — A 32-year-old man was arrested for domestic assault last Sunday morning after Hastings city police officers responded to a complaint in the 700 block of East South Street. The 37-year-old old victim said she had been choked by her boyfriend after a verbal argument turned physical. When offi­ cers arrived the suspect had already left the home, but was later located at a residence on South M-37 Highway. Officers then placed Roydan Howard under arrest and he was lodged at the Barry County Jail without incident on charges of domestic assault. Alcohol is believed to have been a factor in the assault. Drunken driver arrested after foot chase Officers from the Hastings Police Department arrested a Delton man last Thursday morning on various charges after he was stopped on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Sgt. Dennis Lajcak observed lhe suspect’s van traveling in an erratic manner west bound on Green Street At one point the van went up onto the curb area of the street with both passenger side tires. When (he officer attempted to stop the van the driv­ er would not pull over for several blocks. Finally, after stopping, the driver jumped out of the van and ran into the neighborhood in the 700 block of West Green Street Lajcak gave chase and apprehended Joshua Warner a short time later. Warner was arrested for operating while under the influence, registering a .26% blood alcohol level, more than three times the legal level, possession of marijuana, possession of open intoxicants in a motor vehicle, and fleeing and eluding a police offi­ cer. He was transported and lodged al the Barry County Jail without further incident. Parade may tie up traffic Saturday afternoon HASTINGS — The Hastings Police Department is reminding citizens that the Christmas parade will be held at 2 p.m. this Saturday, which will necessitate the closing of several local streets. * Motorists are urged to use alternative routes to and around the city and are reminded to be patient should they get caught in traffic. The Christinas parade will be lining up on East State Street and Railroad Street and proceed to the west, turning right at Boltwood to Apple. The parade will continue down Apple to Church, turning kft aid proceeding south to State. The parade will then proceed east through the downtown area back to Boltwood, turning right where it will proceed south to Court, then turn­ ing to the left and will proceed back to State Street. Parade entrants will disembark at lhe industrial incubator, as well as some of the side streets. 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Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newdspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Alcohol, cigarettes stolen at Algonquin Lake store RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — The Algonquin Lake Party Store was broken u»fo sometime overnight Tuesday or early Wednesday morning. The thief or thieves gained access to the store by breaking out a window in the back of the store The store's cash register was stolen off the counter and a large amount of cigarettes and alcohol. Anyone with information concerning the break-in is asked to call the Michigan State Police Post in Hastings at 948-4805 or Silent Observer at (800) 554-3633 Two students said to be injured in accident caused by ice THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP — a personal injury accident at the intersection of Grange and State roads in Thomap,4e Township is being inv .stigated. A resident who live* not far from the scene of the acccident said he believed a car and a truck was involved and it was his understanding that the car was being driven by a Thomapple Kellogg High Schwi student with a fellow student as a passenger. He had no information on the extent of possible injuries. A spokesman for the Barry County Sheriff’s Department said the early morning hours of Wednesday were especially busy fa- deputies. A total of eight accidents were handled by the department between 4:30 and 7:45 a.m.. as freezing rain fell and there was a resultant glaze of ice visible on many Barry County roads. k TnukHtatk ReAw ( skew you Iww to give ym । |on(i{y u new Itome g jMCkuotwoo St ALL THESE HOMES CAN BE BOUGHT AT HISTORICAL LOW RATES and POSSESSION AT CLOSE! Internet users warned about bogus e-mail message Area Internet users are being warned by local authorities of a new hoax on-line involving an e-mail message chat appears to come from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The fraudulent e-mail, which claims that the recipient is known to have been visiting illegal web sites, contains a virus that can infect your computer. A variant of the W32 or Sober worm, the virus is a mass mailer that sends itself as an e-mail attachment to addresses gath­ ered from the compromised computer. The virus does not modify or delete files; however, the burden it places on a system's resources can be enormous, resulting in computer crashes. FBI Director Robert Mueller has denounced the e-mail as a hoax and is investigating the source of the message. Anyone who has received the hoax message is asked to report it at the FBI’s Internet Fraud Complaint Center Web site at www I .ifccfbi.gov/index.asp Popular antivius software can provide instructions on how to remove the virus from your computer. Citizens are reminded to be v/ary of any unsolicited e-mail including those that appear to be from a trusted source. • Jennifer L. Dezess. 33. of Hastings, was sentenced tenced Nov. 23 to serve from 18 to 60 months in prison Nov. 23 in Barry County Circuit Court to 12 months pro­ with one day credit after he was convicted of a charge of bation for welfare fraud. Dezess was also ordered to pay $250 court costs, a 5120 criminal sexual conduct, third degree (attempted). Brown was arrested March 1. probation fee and $2,442 in restitution. She was arrested on the charge Oct. 10. • Garrey Lee McMeekan. 59, of Delton was sentenced Nov. 23 to 12 months in prison with 70 days credit and 36 • Joseph Andrew Erts. 24. of Nashville, was sentenced on Nov. 23 to 12 months in jail w ith 59 days credit and 36 months probation on a charge of possession of metham- months probation on a charge of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, third offense. McMeekan’s sentence is to be served concurrent with a conviction on possession of less than 25 grams of cocaine. Etts also was ordered to undergo cognitive behavior On that offense. McMeekan was sentenced to serve nine therapy and substance abuse counseling. Etts was arrested on Sept. 25. phetamine/ecstasy (second offense). months with 66 days credit. McMeekan also was ordered to undergo cognitive behavior therapy and substance abuse counseling. • Timothy Richard Brown. 21. of Hastings, was sen­ �Saxons have experience, but not experience winning by Brett Bremer doing a lot more competitive drills." Sports Editor One of the Saxons biggest problems last Schils said he expects Bryce Stanhope and Eric Laurie to provide some solid season was that they didn’t shoot the bas­ ketball very well. That led to their other biggest problem, not winning a lol of bas­ year progresses. “1 think once this group gets some con­ ketball games. fidence and we beat a team that maybe The first problem was addressed in the offseason. minutes in their first varsity season as the we’re not supposed to beat, we could have a solid year." said Schils. “We worked very hard on shooting this One of those teams the Saxons probably summer," said Saxon varsity boys’ basket­ ball coach Don Schils. “We had a lot of aren’t supposed to beat is the defending trouble shooting the ball last year." Many of the same young men will be state championship team from South Christian, which returns senior David Kool who is expected to challenge for Mr. shooting the ball for the Saxons this sea­ son as seven letter-winners, including six Basketball honors in the state this winter. who saw extended playing time, return Schils. “They understand how to win,” said He doesn't think however that the this season. Leading the list of returnees are the sen­ ior back-court trio of Scott Peterson, Brad Sailors will be lhe only team that knows how to win in the O-K Gold Conference Mead, and J. J. Quick. Back in the post are senior Steven Bolo and junior Bryan by the end of lhe season. Skedgcll. who provide enough size for the league that’s going to be weak." The Saxons tip off th** conference sea­ Saxons not to be looking up at too many “I don’t think there’s anybody in our O-K Gold Conference opponents. Senior guards David Peterson and Dan son Tuesday, Dec. 13. when they take on Dimond also return for the Saxons. squad headed by first-year varsity head Schils already likes what he sees from his offense in practice. “We should be solid defensively too and an inexperienced Thomapple Kellogg coach Lance Laker. Hastings opens the season next Tuesday, Dec. 6, playing host to Delton Kellogg. we have experience." said Schils. “but we The Saxons start the season against don’t have experience in winning and Thomapple Kellogg and Delton Kellogg that’s our weakness. We have to team how and could see either of those teams again to win.” Learning how to win is tough until the of the Class B district tournament hosted season actually begins, but Schils and his by Allegan which will also include the assistant coaches are doing what they can. Saxons, the host Tigers, Charlotte, and “We are making a bigger deal out of The 2005 Hastings varsity girts’ volleyball team. Team members are (front from left) Jamie VanBoven, Krystal Pond. Matort Spoelstra, head coach Gina McMahon, Nicole Cordray, Jodi Jolley, Brandi Sutfin, (back) coach Tim McMahon, Hannah Caw, Efin Fluke, Dana Shilling, Lindsay Sours, Jessica Burch, Nikote Mead, Rachael Iler, Ashley Wagner, and coach Brenda Dawe. at the end of the season. Both will be a part Hastings returns three big hitters along the front line by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings head coach Gina McMahon knows that she has girls who can pul the ball Lakewood. winning in practice," said Schils. “We’re down along her front line. The big question for lhe Saxons is - is there someone who can put the ball to good spot up in the air for them to knock it down? One of the team’s key additions, senior set­ ter Nicole Cordray will have that task as the season begins. The Saxons lost a thrce-year varsity setter to graduation last spring. The Saxons should be successful offensive­ offensively the Saxons still need to wort on their defensive skill of blocking at the net One of the biggest goals the conch has for her team is for it to improve from the begin­ ning to the end of lhe reason, That should eas­ ily happen this year as McMahon said that her gins have come to practice this season more committed, stronger, and motivated to wort hard and be successful. “The players arc beginning to understand the mental part of the game,” she said. * “We would like to finish in the middle of the conference," said McMahon, and added winning their home tournament would abo be a solid accomplishment. The Saxons will host their home tourna­ ment on Saturday, Feb. 4. Hastings opens the season Saturday, Dec. 10. at the Otsego Invitational. ly if Cordray gets lhe ball to senior front line players Jamie VanBoven, Brandi Sutfin, and Jodi Jolley. VanBoven, Sutfin. and Jolley won’t be the tallest players at the net. but they are all strong hitters. All three started on the Saxon varsity last year. The Saxons also have eight experienced juniors on the team, including right-side hitler Dana Shilling and outside hitter Jessica Burch. bum ♦ -4-0r • *- dr.* ■ S<iuth Chostian is lhe favorite to wuar.rta McMahon said most of her conference crown, and the Saxons will have tf are to be at their’ best when conference phy strong all-around players, not just front or back row players. begins in January as teams like Caledonia and While a lack of size can be overcome a bit Wayland also hope to be near the top. Saxon Sports Shorts Sth Grade Boys’ Basketball The 2005 Hastings varsity boys’ basketball team. Team members are (front from left) JJ Quick, Jesse Ellwood, Brad Meade. David Peterson, David Cole, Michael McGandy, (back) head coach Don Schils, manager Corey Herman, Eric Laurie, Scott Coleman, Dan Dimond, Steven Bolo, Bryan Skedgell, Bryce Stanhope, and assistant coach Jeff Storrs. The Hastings eighth grade boys basketball team traveled to Jackson Park and picked up a hard fought victory. 34-25. Monday night. The Saxons led wire-lo-wire, with Matt Cathcart and Troy Dailey sealing the victory from the free throw line in the fourth quarter. PJ Mead had eight points including two three-pointers, and Mike Purchase was strong inside with eight points of his own. Cathcart nJucd six points, Troy Dailey and Riley McLean had five each, and Jason Hienrich two. The Hastings seventh grad boys’ basketball team defeated Jackson Part on Monday night 41-16. Leading Scorers for the Saxons were Sean McKeough w?h cine points. Roe Salazar with eight, and Josh Coenen and Grant Heide with seven each. Brian Baum chipped in with four points and Cody Rethean. 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Hastings (behind Daval s) 269-945-7777 J-AD GRAPHICS Quality Printers & Publishers 1351 N M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 • �Page 16 - Thursday. December 1. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Saxon wrestling team returns most of its line-up by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings varsity wrestling coach Mike Goggins might have just been trying to keep a low profile when he said “I don’t like to make predictions about the season, but our goal is to wrestle competitively every time out. and i think we’ll be able to do that again this year.” The Saxons have lost state place Jeff Allen from last year’s team to graduation, but he is the only regular from the line-up the Saxons don’t have back this season. Some teams might not want to have the same line-up as a year ago. but the Saxons should be thrilled with h. Hastings went 25-6 in duals last season and finished second to Thomapple Kellogg in the O-K Gold Conference. The Trojans ended the year by finishing second in the state in Division 2. and don't have nearly as many returning regulars as the Saxons. The Saxons had their own state runner-up last year. RJ. Morgan who is a three-time state qualifier who was second at 103-pounds in the state in Division 2 last year. He returns along with fellow senior state qualifiers Rusty Burgdorf (125) and Ashtin King (160). Burgdorf was sixth in the stale last year. Junior Steve Case (152) was also an indi­ vidual state qualifier last year, and junior Je.*my Redman (125-130) was a regional Also back are seniors Tim Bowerman (135). Brandon Black (140). Lee Selby (145). Kyle Quads (160-171), Garrett Walker (171). Jackson Hoke (189). and Mike Morehouse (215). “Our strength is in our returnees,” said Goggins. “Most of our starters have been in the line-up since they were sophomores." The Saxons also have good depth with well over 50 members on the team. A couple v« restters who arc new to the team, but could add something this season are freshman Matt Watson at 103 pounds, sophomore Kyle White at 135. and junior Andy Rhoades at 275. Goggins said be doesn’t like to make pre­ dictions. and maybe this is more like stating a fact, but he said Hastings. Hamilton, and Thomapple Kellogg will be the top three teams in the league this season. Caledonia might be a bit slighted by that, as the Scots return much of their line-up from a The 2005 Hastings varsity wrestling team. Team members are (front from left) Mike Morehouse, Tim Bowerman, Alex Lowe. Jordan Cartey, Josh Lemon, Jason Baum, Dan Rybiski, Ricky Mathis, Brandon Black. Rusty Burgdorf, (second row) Jesse Wells, Shane Griffith, Chris James. Wes Semler, Ryan Bosma. Luke Mansfield. Jeremy Rogers, Kyle White, Garret Walker, Kyle Quada, Ben Zaccanelli, (third) manager Nikki Redman, manager Belle Gonzalez, Hiktie Adrianson Jen Bishop, Shayne Cooper-Olin. Brett Woodmansee. John Feldpausch, Trent Brisboe, Loren Smith. Matt Watson. RJ Morgan, manager Amanda Welch, assistant coach Kevin Morgan, (fourth) manager Jenny Johnston. Travis Trudgeon, Josh Morehouse. Sy Overmyer, Corey Speer, Kaleb Laws, Lee Selby. Jeremy Redman. Steve Case, Matt Donnini, Ashtin King, manager Jeana Bishop, (back) assistant coach Dennis Redman, Ryan DeCamp, John Rogers, Jaimie Love, Alec Wilcox, Tom McKinney, Eric Duits, Jackson Hoke, Scott White, Jordan Tyrrell, Josh Kendall, and head coach Mike Goggins. year ago, but Goggins is likely right. The Trojans weren’t the only O-K Gold team in Battle Creek at the end of last year. Hamilton, which joins the Gold for the first time, reached the stale quarterfinals and returns half of its starting line-up from that squad. Hastings will host Hamilton on Jan. 11 and end the conference dual meet season at Thomapple Kellogg on Feb. 1. The confer­ ence season beings for the Saxons with a home match against Wayland on Jan. 4 The Saxons open the season tonight against Holland and Mona Shores in Holland, then will be at the Allegan Invitational on Saturday. Trojan swimmers getting ready for their 2nd season by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Counting heads Thomapple KelloggHastings vanity boy s’ swimming and diving The 2005 Thomapple Kellogg-Hastings varsity boys’ swimming and diving team. Team members are (front from left) Derek Miller, Tom Peck, Joey Pascucci, Sean McConnon, Derek Thurman, Kelcey Edwards, (middle row) coach Tyler Buitema, Tom Huerth, Patrick Kelly, Josiah Jenkins, Brandon Roberts, coach Rick Brown, (back) Tim Stanton, Will Davis, Mitch Borden. Eric Buchannan, Vove Hile, and Jacob Wescott. coach Tyler Buitema doesn’t like what he sees. Counting hearts, he feels a little bit bet­ ter. In its second season, the Thomapple Kellogg-Hastings co-op swim team’s num­ bers are down a bit, but the swimmers who are out for the team are ready to work accord­ ing to Buitema. “I believe the kids are fired up and ready to compete," .aid Buitema. “I am looking for­ . ward to a good year.” Leading the list of returning swimmers and divers for the Trojan team arc sophomores Joe Pascucci and Brandon Roocr**. juniors Derek Thurman. Kelcey Edwards and Tom Peck, and senior Jason Morley A great work ethic and good enthusiasm describe the Trojan team at this early pStt in the season for Buitema. Those are two cw acteristics the team has to have with its lack of competitive swimming experience. A couple young swimmers Buitema slid he expects to gain experience fast and help the team are freshman Tim Stanton and jun­ ior James Cook. While the Trojans had a girls’ club swim­ ming team for a few years prior to starting the co-op with Hastings, neither Hastings or TK had a boys swimming and diving team head- ing into last year’s season. Thu firn boys ream went 1-6 in dual See SWIMMING, page IB �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 1. 2005 - Page 17 Delton cheer team hopes for school-record point total by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The only competitive cheerleading coach Delton Kellogg has e.er known. Theresa Dclaphiano. has moved on and a coach she guided has taken her place. Delton Kellogg's varsity girls' competitive cheer team will be led by Zoe Reynolds this winter. This is her fifth year as a cheer coach at Delton Kellogg. She spent her first four winters coaching in the younger ranks. Although her cheerleaders have only been together with her about two weeks, she docs like the team chemistry she’s seen so far. Team chemistry might be more important in competitive cheerleading than in any other sport. Reynolds is stepping into a good spot. Of lhe 16 girls on the roster, only two have not been involved in the competitive cheerlead­ ing program before. That has the Panthers setting their sights higher than ever before. Reynolds said that one of the team’s goals is to reach the 630 point mark this season in at least one of their II competitions. That would a be a school record point total at Delton Kellogg. • “fl’it take a lot of hard work and determi­ nation. but these girls are very dedicated.'' said Reynolds. That dedication will need to be evident in the next couple days. There is still a lot of work for the Panthers to do before their sea­ son opening competition at Allegan on Saturday, Dec. 17. "There's a lot more (work to do) than 1 want, but it’ll get done." said Reynolds The competition at Allegan is the Panthers' lor.e contest before the holiday break. Delton will resume action Wednesday. Jan. 4, at Schoolcraft. Delton will also host its own competition this year Wednesday. Feb. 22. The 2005-06 Delton Kellogg varsity boys' basketball team. Team members are (front from left) Paul Diaz, Jake Rakely, Jack Griffin. Chris Madill. Bobby Fisher, Nick Blacken, manager Mitch Wandell. (back) head coach Mike Mohn, Tommy Bhola. Nick Archer, Eric Reynolds. Eric Lee. Dan Roberts. Josh Newhouse, assistant coach Ruben Reyna, and assistant coach Wes Wandell. (Photo by Perry Hardin) DK boys’ basketball team gets a complete overhaul by Brett Bremer Sports Editor A group of players who scored 98-percent of the points for the Delton Kellogg varsity boys* basketball team last winter graduated in the spring. That leaves Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn in a rebuilding mode for the 2005-06 season. Chris Madill and Jack Griffin are the only two returning ierter winners from the team that went 5-16 last season. Neither Madill or Griffin saw much playing time with the varsi­ ty team last season, and the team will just be building varsity experience in the early part of the season. Looking to step up and help the Panthers be competitive this season are junior forwards Josh Newhouse and Dan Roberts as well as sophomore guard Nick Blacken. Those three players were all a part of the junior vanity squad which finished last sea­ son with a 10-10 record. Competitive is what Mohn is hoping his team can be this season. He just hopes that this team will learn and improve as the season progresses. Mohn said he expects the KVA to be strong from top to bottom this winter, with Parchment and Kalamazoo Christian leading the way. Delton doesn't have a lot of time to learn and improve before facing the best the con­ ference has to offer. The Panthers face their county rivals from Hastings in the season opener Tuesday night, then travel to Parchment to begin the KVA season Friday, Dec. 9. The Panthers play their first four games this season on the road. DK's first home con­ test isn't until next year, when it plays host to Plainwell in a non-conference clash Tbesday Jan. 3. The 2005-06 Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ co>npetitTve cheerleading team. Team members are (front from left) Stephanie Desness, Use Houtman, Whitney Munson. Rachel Humphreys, Kate Tomlin, (middle row) Amanda Flick. Hilary Phelps. Niki Dykgraaf. Michelle Kramm, Samantha Rhoda. Laura Bortle, (back) Samantha Vandenberg. Jen Arkwright, Emma Garrison, Shelby Rouse, McKenzie Earl, and coach Zoe Reynolds. Nation's winningest coack takes over DU volleyball by Brett Bremer to the players on the team who Magelssen Looking to add their talents to the varsity Sports Editor worked with at The Netz athletic facility in team this season arc Jenah Wandell, Hannah Richland. Goy. Rilee Tranthan. Heather Millard, and There has never been a bigger moment for the Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ volleyball “They want to get better. They want to program than the moment this October when learn, and I think that's the reason I'm here,** "I’ve been very pleased with their effort so Jack Magelssen was officially named the new said Magelssen as his girls warmed up for far and their determination to make changes,” bead coach. practice Tuesday afternoon. said Magelssen. Katee Hogoboom. Delton Kellogg athletic director Mike "We teach more than volleyball to these The season begins Saturday. Dec. 10. when Garvey said that there are many people who girls," said Magelssen. “They’re going to the Panthers travel to St.- Philip Catholic call Magelssen lhe best high school volleyball learn about discipline and hard work." Central in Battle Creek for an invitational. coach ever. His record would certainly back that up. “The end product of that is that their skills playing volleyball will have increased." Delton's first home contest will be against Hastings on Monday, Dec. 12. From 1977-2004 Magelssen led the Portage There are some talented returning players The Kalamazoo Valley Association season Northern Huskies to thr Class A state cham­ returning to the Delton squad this season, begins Wednesday. Jan. 4, when Delton plays pionship finals 12 times, winning ten state including senior setter Katie Smoczynski. and host to Paw Paw. championships. He is tops on the list of all­ senior Alex Culbert and junior Jordan Haines time winningest high school volleyball coach­ along the front line. Also back is Amber es in the National High School Sports Record DeBolt who saw some limited time serving Book with 1415. the ball for Delton last year. Delton may be a long drive for the coach “Their strengdi is they want to be here and who still teaches special needs students in the they want to get better." said Magelssen. “It’s Portage Northern School system, but its much all I care about. Winning and losing isn't further away in terms of volleyball success. important to me. The only reason it’s impor­ Garvey said he wished he could take some tant is because they haven't done it much, and of the credit for bringing Magelssen to Delton they need to experience that. 1 could be 0-70 Kellogg, but he said he thought that belonged for lhe next 20 years and still be .500.” The 2005-06 Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ volleyball team. Team members are (front from left) Jordan Haines, Rilee Tranthan, Katie Smoczynski, Heather Millard. Amber DeBolt, (back) Hannah Goy, Jenah Wandell, Alex Culbert. Katee Hogoboom, and coach Jack Magelssen. �Page 18 - Thursday. Decamber 1. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Top sports psychologist visits Lakewood High The 2005-06 Delton Kellogg varsity wrestling team. Team members arc (front from left) Jessica Samis, Marquice Smith, Raymond Lindsey. Dylan Leinaan, Zack Rossetti. Tim Duell. Michael DeWaters. Brendan Boyle, Steve Ross. Mark Loveland. John Rysan. Matt Loveland, Jeff Town, Doug Campbell, Mario Smith. Jessica DeWaters, coach Jon Heethuis (middle row) coach Jason S^mpfler. Anna Goldsworthy. Sae Liesinger. Jason Roe. Dakota Healey. Trent Green. Kirk Wolschkger. Montana Otis. Brett Bissett. Shaun Reigler. Keith McNett. Brennan Smith. Quinn DeBolt, Paul Stuebing, coach Nick Hannar, (back) head coach Rob Heethuis. coach Dan Phillips, Jordan Stewart, Octavio Romero, Jordan Norris, Chris Miller. Jeremy Ahrens, Dennis Roblyer. Glad Ramsey. Anthony Riley, Steve Chambers, Jason Broadhurst. John Hess, Martin Workman, Jordan Smith. Jordan Ibarra, Levi Hunt, and coach Tun Miller. DK wrestlers have eyes set on third straight KVA title To start the third season since Delton Kellogg varsity wrestling coach Rob Jordan Stewart, and Octavio Romero all Heethuis' return to the mats ±e Panther the line-up for DK. placed third. Shaun Reigler also returns to Other possible starters this season are Mark and Man Loveland. Mike De Walers. Jordan Smith. Chris Miller. Montana Otis. Even with that many returning starters Jay Roe. Quinn DeBolt, and Chad Ramsey. program continues to grow. The year before Heethuis took over the the Panthers are still a very young team. Heethuis said that he expects the KVA to reigns to the program the Panthers were There are only two seniors on the roster and be a tougher league this season than it was struggling to fill all the weight classes. Two eight upperclassmen. last. Pennficld and Galesburg-Augusta both Kalamazoo Valley Association champi­ That doesn't change the goals for the sea­ son however. The Panthers expect to be bat­ tling for the KVA championship once again. have squads which are improved over last onships later, the ranks have swollen to 45 wrestlers. The Panthers are searching around the area to schedule *B' team year. The KVA season begins Thursday. Jan. 5, when the Delton team will play host to That is their number one goal. matches. Delton went 21-7 in dual meets a season A second goal would be to make some Pennfield. The season begins tonight, when noise in the state tournament. Even with the Panthers travel to the Vicksburg Quad. ago and climbed as high as tenth in the very successful seasons the past two years, Wrestling Division 3 state polls. The Panthers return eight letter-winners the Panthers have been unable to get past Vicksburg at 5:30. from that team who finished in the top three team. Now a senior, Bissett was the team's lone at their weight class in the KVA last year, including Brett Bissett who was the KVA the district round of the tournament as a scheduled to begin at The Panthers will then head to the Lawton Invitational on Saturday. regional qualifier as an individual last year. Much of that had to do with die Panthers' champion at 130 pounds. is Anthony Riley and Trent Green were having a young team last year as well. both second in their weight class at the KVA tournament last season, while Steve Delton didn't have a gold medalist at any individual tournament Iasi season, until the Ross. Brenden Boyle, Kirk Wolschlcger. conference meet at the end of the season. RADIO SPORTS Saturday, December 3 • fcW pJn. .MSV at Arkamas-Littte Rock WBCHFM.................................... IM pjn. WBCH-AM................................................................................ Hastings Christmas Parade 3:30 p.m. WBCH-AM.............................................................................. Western Michigan at Detroit Join us for the... SWIMMING, continued from page 16 meets, and finished &e year fifth in the O-K Rainbow Tier 3 Conference. Byron Center and Wayland should be bat­ tling it out for the top spot in the league this year According to Buitema. The Trojans won't swim head-to-head against either of those teams until the new year begins. The season starts for the Trojans next Thursday in the Community Education and Recreation Center pool as the Grand Rapids Union Rid Hawks come to Hastings. The Trojans will then be at the Raider Invite at Grand Rapids Community College on Saturday, Dec. 10. by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Dr. Greg Dale, a sports psychologist from Duke University, spoke to the parents of Lakewood athletes last Monday night, the student athletes Tuesday rooming and the coaches Tuesday night. As students moved out of the Lakewood High School auditorium Tuesday morning. Lakewood vanity football, wrestling, and baseball coach made his way to the front of the room where Dale was packing up his things following the second of three big pre­ sentations. Veitch said be couldn't wait to pack Dale's brain and try to find a way to get his team beyond the state semifinals. The Viking coach had to wait his turn, as Dale was about to sit down for a one-on-one with Viking varsity girls' basketball coach Kate Prominski. Veitch did eventually get his turn. Most of the Lakewood coaches from mid­ dle school basketball teams to varsity foot­ ball. basketball and volleyball teams attended the coaches meeting. Dale's talked to them on the topic ’Seven Secrets of Successful Coaches: How to Unlock and Unleash Your Team's Full Potential". He began by using a quote attributed «o Socrates 399 B.C. Socrates described the youth of his day as disrespecting their elders, being lazy, unambitious and slovenly. He used this quote as a way of illustrating that kids have not changed much over the cen­ turies but parents have. He said parents are the number one issue at Duke. “You’ve got to play my kid,” it a common cry. The athletes must believe in the coach. “Credibility is the key. At some leve I the kids will want to play for the coach and be willing to follow. You must show the kids you arc willing to work as hard as they are working.” “You cannot lead without followers. If you don’t have followers, you are just out for a walk. Love is the best source of any motiva­ tion, even stronger than fear." . Dale talked about the five stages of coach­ ing. In the first year, most coaches are in the survival stage. Once they are more comfort­ able coaching, they enter the success stage. There is a danger of a coach's ego taking over at this stage. The third stage is “significanc'’." He described this as "bigger than helping ihetn. * If is a productive wer * ihinfcs are in perspective and relations are effective. The fourth stage of coaching is "satisfied” were coaches are content with the ; tains quo. And the fifth stage of coaching is “spent" or “burnt out." If a coach reaches the fii'h stag-i, the kids get the short end. “What will your legacy as a coach be ?"be asked. "You will remembered by every kid you coach.” He then talked about the seven characteris­ tics of a successful coach. He invited the coaches to offer their thoughts on the topics. The first characteristic was “character." This prompted discussion of treating players equitably or equally. He illustrated his point by using his own children. Hi* daughter would have no problem with a “time out" and be content to sit all day. His son would find it difficult to have a “time out” for even five minutes. “Why enforce equal punishment for all players when some players would not con­ sider it a punishment?” “Don’t have too many rules, you will paint yourself into a comer.” He illustrated this by telling about a coach who dedared that the next player who comes in late is off the team. As fate would have it, the team’s star quarterback had a power fail­ ure and his alarm didn't go off. He was late and the coach had little choice but to kick him off the team. He said one top school has just one rule “Don't do anything detrimental to the team." He spoke about the common practice of having kids nan laps as a punishment He questioned why a strengthening exercise was used a punishment “Do you motivate to avoid failure or pursue success?" he asked. The second characteristic of a successful coach is “competent." The coach needs to have a thorough understanding of the "X"s and “O"s on the play chart. you think you know it all you are all done and no longer effective. He suggested the coadcs put a kid in charge of the team on occasion. It will help them be leaden. The third characteristic is "committed." “You have to put in the time but there is a point of diminishing returns " He advised them, to work hard but work smart. He also warned them to separate, coaching time from home time and warned about family breakups when the coaching takes priority. The fourth characteristic is “caring." He told the coaches to show interest in the ath­ letes. recognize their birthdays or ask about them when they are injured. The last three characteristics were to be a confidence builder, a communicator (which includes listening) and be consistent by not having mood swings based on winning or los­ ing. Many times in the evening's presentation. Dale had the couches reflect on their experi­ ence with coaches and think about what was good and effective or what was detrimental. He also used quotes from dozens of profes­ sional and college coaches to illustrate his points. -. Dak. who has been called the coach of (he coaches, has a B.S. and M.A. in physical edu­ cation and earned a doctorate in sport peychology/inotor learning from the University of Tennessee, Knoxvilk. He taught at Winthrop University and currently is an asso­ ciate professor at Duke University. He is a .port psychology consultant to Duke University's teams, the NFL's San Dkgo Chargers and other athletes in track and field, tennis, golf, basketball and football. 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He began by scaring the athletes a bit. ask­ ing what happens if the Blue Angles flight team or a matador messes up in their endeav­ ors. The answer to both questions from the audience was ."they die." Those were extreme cases, but they were the way Dale chose to talk about quality preparation. quality practices. He challenged each athlete to have a purpose every day in practice. If they couldn't come up with tf.eir own purpose for the day, they were told to ask their coach for one. ••You’re cither getting better, or you’re get­ ting worse," said Dale. “There’s no such thing as in between." He told the students they need to be able to compartmentalize their life. He told them not to be thinking about girls at basketball prac­ tice. and not to be thinking about basketball practice when they’re at home studying for a test. Otherwise, he said there is no way that a person can maximize their potential. Dale told the kids about a round of golf be played with Michael Jordan, during which they had a long conversation about imagery, or imagining what you want to happen before you're in a certain situation so you feel more comfortable when the situation arises. As he continued he urged the athletes to embrace the pressure, adding that no one can make a player feel pressure but themselves. He told the students to narrow their focus during contests, trust their instincts, and play their roles but not shy away from being lead­ ers. Tuesday Mixed Mens Good Games and Series - S. Hastings City Bank 29-23; J-Ad Graphics 29-23; Consumers Concrete 27-25; Walker, Huke & Sheldon 27-25; Yankee Zephyr 25.5­ 26.5; Hartings Bowl 25-27; TVCCU 24-28; Woodland M-chinc 21.5-30.5 Men's High Gaines & Series - P. Scobey 232; G. Heard 235; M. Hall 213-578; M. Chritiansen 169; D. Risher 189; K. Beebe 214; S. Hause 187-525; T. Graham 202. Women’s High Gaines & Series - D. Service 179; A. Hall 199; B. Smith 175. Wednesday P.M. Hair Care Center 34; At Home Real Estate 28 1/2; Eye and Ent 27; Railroad St. Mill 26; Seebers 25; Shamrock 22 1/2; Mace Pharmacy 21. Womens Good Games and Series - L. Elliston 190-545; S. Beebe 176-503; E. Ulrich 168-493; N. Potter 177-475; N. Bechtel 164-465; S. Drake !8(M5d; D. Bums 157-442; B. Smith 155-412; J. Doster 140­ 402; L. Friends 110-200; K. Becker 222; E Vanasse 193; B. Moore 134. Sunday Night Mixed Thunder Alley 30; Sandbaggers 29; XXX Bowlers 29; CW’s Repair 29; Happy 4's 28 1/2; Funky Bowlers 28 1/2; Bounty Hunters 27 1/2; Gutter Dusters 26; 4 Horsemen 23 1/2; Robbers 21; Pin Chasers 21; Wolverines 16; 12 ozs. al a Time 13. Womens Good Gaines and Series - E. Hammontree 226-577; M. Kirchen 178-492; A. Churchill 172-440; K. Becker 199; T. Taylor 195; D. Snyder 191; C. Miller 186.M. Simpson 176; A. Laney 126. Mens Good Games and Series - B. Rentz 236-662; J. Mroz 256-647. M. Eaton 224­ 612; M. Ulrich 204-600. C. Taylor 198-556; F. Thompson 179-523; J. 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OMC kptart er eey e< eer wklota CH 269-948-8000 Honor Roll; Ddtoa Kefiogg Middk School Fira marking period Delton Kellogg Middte School Ali-A honor roll students were awarded free ice cretin the Purple Cow at Meijer's. The honor roll students received certificates from Delton Kellogg Middle School. Fifth-graders All-As — Caleb Alman. Christian Boze, Jared Buckland, Jarryd Calhoun, Molly Egelkraut, Virginia Forsyth, Caleb Gurd. Logan Hansen. Alex Lepird, Emily Leslie. Alexandra Milan, Cassidy Morgan. Tabitha Nguyen, Taeler Proudfit, Jaime Risner, Brianna Russell. Tiffany Smith, Melanie Stevens. Austin Storm. Jessalyn Tamez. Alisha Vanderwoude. Austin Wines and Conner Worm. Honor Roll (B average of better) — Corinthia Andersen. Joshua Arkwright, Nicholas Aukerman. Jacob Calkins, Hayden Case. Wyatt Case, Sarah Cteven, Kenneth Coates, Robert Cooley, Kyle Duff, Logan Durbin. Jenna Dye, Jill Etts, Christian Fritz, Dakota Fugate. Zacharay Haas, Arianna Heater, Blake Herzog. 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Honor Roll — Kaitlyn Addison, Meghan Boer, Sara Bork, Kasey Braska, Nicolas Brindley, Trent Cardosa, Childress, Nicholas Christiansen, Cassandra Coplin, Jessica Decker, Courtenay Dirts, Sarah, Eddy, Chaleah Gehrman, Mikayla Hackler, Aiea Hammond, Brooklyn Hayes. Kannon Hoffman. Caylie Hudson, Victor Jovanovich, Zacnary KingKintner, Chelsea Marshall. Chelsea Martin, Savannah Michel, Brandi Miner, Kyla Mutch. Dsrucl Gverbeek. Alison Papesh. T\ter Payne, Phoenix Pease, Nickolas Peters, Talia Quero, Jessica Ramsey, Luke Schroeder, William Schut, Cameron Schutte, Michael Seltepack, Lindsay Smith, Morgan Smith, Kelsey Sofia, Jeffrey Thompson. Tyler Vining, Mitchell Wandell, Ciaria WilUtu. Brook Wooten and JOkigliWmtaiure OJs IllUli Seventh-graders All As — Clara Bagley, Aubrey Beeler, Avery Blackburn, Carly Boehm. Meghan Bortie. Dylan Bouchie, Breeana Calhoun, Mitchell Chapman, Trevor Curtice, Shelby Douglas. Attain Drake. Matthew Fahrenbacber, Taylor Gallagher. Katelyn Grizzle, Alex Haase, Jacob Harvath. Jeremy Haywood, Taylor Hennessey. Ryan Hoeberiing, Krirta Hohman. Cameron James, Cody Lepper, Amanda Mikolajczyk, Scarlett Moore, McKenzie Nguyen, Brittany Norris, Jamie O'Grady, Kayla-Lea Paradowski, Andrew Pursley, Ryan Ramsey, Jamie Raulston, Amber Rawlings, Brittany Smith, Emily Smith, Nolan Smith, Dallas Swinehart, Charles VanHoose, Kristir. Wine and Josie Wooten. Honor Roll — April Allen, Nicholas Bieganski. Taylor Blacken, Alexander Blincoe, Nicholas Blincoe. Tyler Bourdo, Matthew Champion, Jordan Dimock, Jamie Dunct.i, Bradley Eddy, Isaac Englesma, Emilee Everett, Jim Farrah, Collin Foote, Micah Gurd, Aaron Hakes, Kayla Hartline, Riley Heckman, Ronald Hennenitt, Charles Hoadley, Anthony Holbrook, Cortni Howard, Jessici Jackson, Karie Jacobs, Lucas Kelly, Cora Martin. Kristy Matthews, Renee McCotwhay, Jacob Minshall, Aaron Pierce. Megan Pufpaff, Joel Quick, Taylor Risner, Kaleigh Robinson, Ashley Strobel, John Synwolt, Tracy Tanner, Krystal Wensaucr, Christina Wilcox. Jacob Yakel and Beau Zetenock. Are parents giving coaches the chances they deserve? When I moved into this cubicle at 1351 North M-43 Highway in Hastings there was a cartoon taped to the metal band around the lop. I don’t know if the sports editor before me put it there, or the sports editor before him. or the sports editor before him. or if it was just put there by some passerby. It’s a “Family Circus" cartoon by Bil Keane. It shows the two brothers sitting (at most) six inches away from the television set watching a soccer game. Now everyone knows that mom’s don’t let their children sit that close to the television, and that rarely does anyone in the United Slates ever watch soccer on television. Setting aside those two flaws, the caption has the older brother stating that “the reason they can play that good is their parents aren’t yelling at them from the sidelines.’’ So where were the parents if they' weren’t yelling at them from the sidelines. Maybe they were off yelling at the soccer team’s administrators or coaches. I’ve heard that time and again lately, including in the current case of former Delton Kellogg varsity football coach Rollie Ferris. A group of upset parents, sometimes at the behest of their sons and daughters and sometimes not, gets together and goes after a coach. It happened with the Maple Valley volleyball coach not long ago. I’d be willing to bet it had something to do with Jeff Duits leaving the Lakewood volleyball post last spring. I know it’s happened at Caledonia a couple times recently with the not re-hiring of their var­ sity baseball coach and varsity boys’ basketball coach. The group of parents certainly feels that running the coach out of town is justified and that its the best thing for their kids. I’m sure sometimes it is and sometimes it isn’t I have my own feelings every time I hear about’this situation, sometimes I agree and sometimes I don't. People tell me all the time, wait until you have kids. I still can't imagine doing that though, not unless I was going to coach them myself. I thought that maybe this was a new trend, but apparently not One of our own staff members at J-Ad Graphics told me just lhe other day that when he in high school years ago a group of parents would gather at a bank in his home town to plot the restructuring of the athletic programs at the school It actually resulted in a num­ ber of coaches being dismissed. I guess I rcmerrber the scene in Hoosiers where the town folk get together and fight to toss out coach Dale before Jimmy steps in and saves the day. There were a few kids at Caledonia who wanted former coach Scott Tompkins to keep his job. but apparently none of them had a jump shot like Jimmy Chitwood. I'm sure there were kids who would have liked Rollie to remain at Delton Kellogg. To be fair. Rollie wasn’t fired, he did resign, but many people have assured me that he did it before he could be fired. I'm net there for practices, or even half the games for that matter, but 1 didn't sec the problems with Ferris at DKHS. Nobody wanted, io tell me about them over the phone on Wednesday cither. ............ I kind of liked the offense they were trying to run and the defense, the Panthers just did­ n’t have the horses to get a kx of wins. Wha< I hear from some of the people who I think know football best, Ferris was doing a pretty good job. It’s happening everywhere. Maybe Charles Rogers' and Domanic Raiola's moms called up Matt Millen and that's why Mooch is out of Motown. I guess when things aren't going well people always want a change somewhere. I think sometimes change happens too soon. Rollie only had two years. If a coach sticks around for a while and players up and down through the sy stem get a chance to learn to do things the varsity docs, won't that program just get better aj J better? Good coaches are usually at a program for a long tirce. I’d be willing to bet it’s a two way stre*.. The coach is there so long because he’s done £ good job, and things worted out so well because the coach had some time to get things do£*. Is the world turning into a Burger King drive through? We wani ’hings our way, and we want them now. Girrbach Funeral Home Ray 1_ Girrbach Owner/Director Hartings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation Eighth-grades All As — Cody Anderson. Blake Baird, Joshua Boulter, Jordan Bourdo. 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Tour Chairwoman Dorothy Conklin is delighted with the response of residents who are opening their homes because all the pro­ ceeds from the event will be given to Barry County Habitat for Humanity, which plans to • Bob and Kim Huver. 216 Indian Hills Drive. event. “We’re thrilled to be able to have the • Sue Castle. 514 Green St. opportunity to open our home for Habitat for • Shanin Duffy. 313 East North St • Leo and Rose Hendershot. 418 South Humanity." Laura said “That’s a very good organization, and I think they do wonderful Market St. • Jake and Tish Gorr. 4850 East Dowling Road. • Jake and Penny Ypma. 6200 Henry Road. • Duane and Mildred Jarman. 263 East North St. • Matt and Linda Howell. 192 Jambrial things in the community. It’s a nice way to help support them. If our letting people come through helps that cause, that’s wonderful. I hope a lot of people come out just to support Habitat." Tickets for the tour are $10 per person and include a map. Tickets may be purchased in advance at Heart’s Desire Gift Boutique. 118 W. Slate St. in downtown Hastings or on the build three local homes for people in need of Drive. decent housing during 2006. Barry County Probatc/Juvenilc Judge William Doherty and his wife. Dr. Laura day of the tour at any of the participating Doherty, and the other homeowners are glad homes. Homes on the tour are: • Bill and Laura Doherty. 1020 Woodlawn to help Habitat by opening their homes for the Ave. Gun Lake Village proposal stalled? by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer Petitions have been signed and boundaries determined, but no official decision has been A wood-burning fireplace in the Great Room is one of the cozy places inside the Georgian-styie home of Barry County Probate/Juvenile Judge William Doherty and his wife, Dr. Laura Doherty, and their two children. From left are daughter Emily, BUI. daughter Maggie and Laura. (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) made lately about lhe proposed development of a Gun Lake Village. The project to create a village, first made public last year, would consolidate an area surrounding Gun Lake and would include land from four townships. Yankee Springs. Thomapple. Martion and Wayland. Jim Riehl, president of the Gun Lake American Legion’s request for private club approved Protective Association, has worked on the project and helped to develop the paperwork necessary for it to move forward. In a meet­ ing held earlier this year Riehl said the process could lake somewhere between 18 and 24 months to complete. Former Orangeville Township Supervisor John Gates, a spokesman for the “No Gun Lake Village Committee" said the next step in the project has not been taken because no petitions have been filed with the Michigan State Boundary Commission. St. Rose School entertains Rotary “We haven’t heard anything in weeks," said Gates. “All they have to do is submit 100 signatures to the state and they have not." A sure sign that lhe holidays are Iasi approaching is when area school children showcase their talents for area clubs and organizations. Students from St. Rose School, pictured here, entertained Hastings Rotary Club members Monday with a repertoire ot meaningful songs of the season. In the event those signatures are turned in. Gates said there have been nearly 1,400 sig­ natures against the development collected and they will be used in an auvisory capacity, if needed. Historical Society plans Christmas party for Dec. 15 When asked for the reasons behind the project not riming forward lately. Gates said rumors have been circulating about Riehl, the leader of die GLPA. “I’ve heard rumor that his house might be for sale and if he's leaving the area that will be lhe end of Gun Lake Village forever," said The Barry County Historical Society is planning its annual Christmas party to be held at the Hastings Elks Club at I p.m. Thursday. Dec. 15. with a potluck dinner. Members and guests will be bringing non­ perishable foods to be given to the Veterans Affairs Office for area veterans and their fam­ ilies. At the society’s November meeting, it was decided to put the World War II books on sale for the holidays for $30. This book could make a great gift for a veteran or family member. The book may be purchased at the Veterans Affairs Office on Tuesdays. Thursdays and Fridays. The phone number there is 948-4881. ' Gates. The drawing for "Jesse The Hand-Carved Goose" will take place at this meeting, and he will be given a permanent home. residents detemined that 81 percent of those According to an agent from Barry County Real Estate, however, the property has not been listed. The GLPA decided to move ahead with a proposal to creatie a village after a survey of surveyed were in favor of lhe idea. Soon after, the “No Gun Lake Village Committee" was established and began to hole meetings to stop the progress of the project, not want­ ing the higher taxes a new village would cause. This is not the first time that the idea of creating a village at Gun Lake has been pro­ posed. The most recent was in the early 1990s when it was dismissed due to the increased costs it would cause residents. Christmas concerts set for Dec. 11 DISCOVER THE HOLIDAYS Make this holiday season special with a trip to downtown Hastings. You’ll rediscover the charm and warmth of small town America in our unique shops and stores — brimming with unusual and original gift ideas for everyone on your list. Our fine restaurants and pubs offer great dining, and the perfect spot to celebrate the season’s best wishes with friends and family. The annual Christmas concerts presented by the Hastings Area Schools Music Department will be held Sunday afternoon. Dec. 11. at the Hastings High School gym. The two concerts will be presented by the middle school bands and choirs at 2 p.m. and the high school ensembles at 4 p.m. For both concerts lhe gymnasium will become a “Festival of Lights." with thousands of Christmas lights adorning the room. A collage format will be featured for both concerts. “This popular system of non-stop music from the beginning to the end of the concert has become a favorite for audiences young and old." said Hastings instrumental music director Joe LaJoye. The students will perform under the direc­ tion of Joan Bosserd-Schroeder. Karen Schoen, and Joe and Patti LaJoye. and will showcase a variety of holiday vocal and instrumental musical favorites. As an added feature, each of the concerts will be recorded and CD recordings can be purchased after each of the concerts. Poinsettias which arc provided by the green­ house management class also may be pur­ chased after the performances. The concerts arc free of admission and audience members arc encouraged to arrive early for a good seat at these customarily standing room only events. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer American Legion Post #45 has been grant­ ed a special use permit as a private club to serve alcohol at its new location in the old Tick Tock Restaurant on M-37 south of Hastings. Post Commander Barry Wood presented members of the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission with the request Monday evening. Wood told the commission that being able to sell alcohol to members and guest was a significant draw and that the local post really did need this to survive financialiy The post will continue to serve breakfast and the club hours would be from 3 or 4 in the afternoon until 9 or 10 at night with perhaps some later hours on weekends. Wood said he anticipates a starting date in February or March. Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus told the commission members that the Michigan Department of Transportation will want the post to change from a three to two driveway configuration in the future if they should add on or construct a new build­ ing. The commission also heard a request from Joseph Bush of Irving Township for a redsion of the special use permit he has on his property, which is zoned agriculture residen­ tial. Bush now will be able to sell cars at the site. When his father, John, received the special use 15 years ago. the permit specifically men­ tioned that there would be no “on site" sales of vehicles. Joe Bush had several of his neighbors vouch for his operation and even for the qual­ ity of the cars he sells. Irving Township Board members approved this request at their November meeting. This is a problem because of changes in federal law that require that McManus sign off on his certificate to allow him to be a car dealer. McManus said, “I cannot do this since the special use permit issued in 1990 specifically says, “no on site sales.” After much discussion, the Planning Commission approved a new special use per­ mit for the property in Freeport. Commissioner Jim Alden suggested that the “simple solution" is to grant a new special use permit which would allow him to sell cars. The new permit allows him to have no more than six cars, clearly marked, on the premises at any one lime for sale. They must also be parked in the parking lot. not on the grass verge of the property. Following this decision, McManus approved his certificate for car sales. Bush was praised by the commissioners for recycling oil and anti-freeze and for keeping the area very neat. Edwin Smith of Woodland received approval for his site plan to enlarge his facil­ ity so he can repair larger vehicles. He also will be working on Woodland Township Fire Department vehicles and needs more space for those vehicles. Members of the commission encouraged Smith to recycle oil and other fluids. In other business, the commission approved the final site plan for phase three of Valley Ridge Estates in In ing township. The Daisy Lane development proposed by Sally Stanton in Irving Township was tabled until more information about drainage of the site was available. McManus reported that work on the new rewrite of the zoning ordinances for the coun­ ty will begin after January. The next meeting of the Barry County Planning Commission will be at 7 p.m. Monday Dec. 19, in the Courts and Law building. DELTON, continued from page 1----------The process of finding a new head coach will begin as soon as the job is posted inter­ nally. said Garvey. "How quickly (a new coach wtil he found). I don't know." said Garvey. “Sometin^* it’s difficult gening all the loose ends together, especially at this time of year with teaching positions." Garvey said he would prefer to have a teaching position open to offer along with the head coaching position, but in the middle of the school year openings for teachers are few and far between. He added that the new head coach will decide which assistants and lower level coaches will remain on staff, if any. 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Cathy Courtney. Barry County Medicare Medicaid Assistance program coordinator, from the Commission on Aging will be the featured speaker for the conference. After the presentation, there will be a question and answer session. The Barry Community Foundation and Hastings City Bank will try to help local senior cit­ izens make the best decision possible at both presentations. The Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Informational Conference is open to anyone who is interested in deter­ mining whether the which plan in Medicare Prescription Plan D is the best fit The community room at Hastings City Ban*; h a handicapped accessible facility. Refreshments will be provided. Seating is limited to 100 per session. Those interested in attending this free informative meeting should call 945­ 0526 to make reservations. For nunc information about the confer­ ence. please contact the Barry Community Foundation at (269) 945­ 0526. School holiday concerts slated The annual Christmas concerts pre­ sented by the Hastings Area Schools Music Department will be held Sunday afternoon, Dec. iI. at the Hastings High School gym. The two concerts will be presented by the middle school bands and choirs at 2 p.m. and the high school ensembles at 4 p.m. For both concerts the gymnasium will become a "Festival of Lights," with thousands of Christmas lights adorning the room. A collage format will be featured for both concerts. “This popular system of non-stop music from the beginning to the end of the concert has become a favorite for audiences young and old," said Hastings instrumental music director Joe LaJoye. The students will perform under the direction of Joan Bosscrd-Schroeder. Karen Schoen, and Joe and Patti LaJoye, and will showcase a variety of holiday vocal and instrumental musical favorites. As an added feature, each of the con­ certs will be recorded and CD recordings can be purchased after each of the con­ certs. Poinsettias which are provided by the greenhouse management class also may be purchased after the performances. The conceits arc free of admission and audience members are encouraged to arrive early for a good scat at these cus­ tomarily standing room only events. Area blood drives set Dec. 13,19 Two Red Cross blood drives are planned later this month at two separate locations in Barry County. One will be from noon to 1 to 5:45 p.m. Tuesday. Dec. 13. at Thomapple Township Emergency Services. 128 High St.. Middleville. The other will be from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Monday. Dec. 19. at the First Baptist Church. 309 E. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 PRICE 50c First Friday guest speaker Ma-/ G. Johnson chats with a local senior citizen about the new Medicare prescription drug plan after her presentation Medicare expert claims new drug plan is an improvement by David T. Young Editor The new Medicare prescription drug pro­ gram will take effect next year, but many sen­ ior citizens have complained that there’• still a great deal of conftafon about it all. That’s why First Friday forum series hosts asked Mary G. Johnson, executive director of the Michigan Medicaid/Medicare Assistance program, to come tn and try to explain it Dec. 2 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Johnson is regarded by many as an expert in the field. The new Medicare Benefit Part D plan was passed by the Republican-controlled Congress last year and there are fears the new program will be of great benefit to insurance and drug companies, but of little iielp to sen­ ior citizens and Medicare recipients However, perhaps the biggest fear of all right now is that the new prescription drug “bene­ fit" is complicated. Johnson told the more than 30 people in attendance at Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. “Everybody who has Medicare needs to check it out and look at this to see what this mean'ifor you." The rffaffam. wfL?. iVvoluntary. will start Jan. I. 2006 but those eligible maj enroll as late as May 15. It is the first change in Medicare since the program was enacted in by Jon Gambee Staff Writer The sale of Hastings Manufacturing was approved Tuesday by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Grand Rapids. The Anderson Group. Inc., a Bloomfield Hills-based holding com­ pany. was awarded the purchase. Plans call for the company to remain in Hastings and maintain the current workforce of about 250. The Anderson Group is a private invest­ ment firm that owns and operates a number of manufacturing companies. It specializes in acquiring and managing middle-market man­ ufacturing. distribution, service and market­ ing businesses. The other company to bid on the Hastings company was Pcnsler Capital, a Princeton. NJ., company. The agreement for the sale was completed at an auction with both companies submitting bids Monday and the sale of the company to the Anderson Group was finalized by the Bankruptcy Court hea^ng at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Hastings Manufacturing has competed in the automotive aftermarket business for 90 years, but the company filed for Chapter 11 iast May. Started in 1911 by Aben Johnson, the company was at one time the largest employer in Bany County with nearly 1.000 workers. That distinction now belongs »the Bradford White Corp, of Middleville Hustings Manufacturing began by produc­ ing a variety of automotive components, inclining oil pumps, bumpers and luggage carriers. In 1919 the company introduced its first piston rings and saw its production of that part, plus the popular additive Casite. carried the company for more than 80 years. During the 1980s. Hastings Manufacturing counted among its customers such major auto companies as General Motors. Chrysler. Mercedes and Nissan, as well as motorcycle giant Harley-Davidson. The success of the company spurred expansion into Canada, where it established a foundry and added new product lines, includ­ ing oil filters. The company also added a manufacturing plant in South Dakota and a warehouse in Tennessee The slumping auto industry hit the local company hard during the 1990s and the com­ pany decided to change its focus to its core piston ring business, selling its South Dakota and Tennessee facilities. The company acquired Eriel Manufacturing of Canada in 2003. but tlic northern market was going the way of the rc*4 of the automotive industry and the Canadian operation was closed a year later Employees of the company made a number of w age and benefit concessions to help keep the Hastings plant afloat, including accepting a reduction in health care benefits for both See MANUFACT. page 13 I see this (new program) as helping people who can’t afford medication. It’s not wonderful today, but it’s better than what we had yesterday" — Mary G. Johnson 1966 under President Lyndon B. Johnson. Johnson said the law was enacted in an attempt to provide prescription drug coverage to those who don't have it. She noted that anyone who docs have See MEDICARE, page 12 Caledonia Supt. placed on administrative leave by Kelly Lloyd Staff Writer The Caledonia Board of Education sched­ uled a special meeting for Wednesday night. Dec. 7. with the intention of placing Superintendent Wes VanDenburg on paid administrative leave. VanDenburg. a 1970 graduate of Hastings High School, came to Caledonia almost two years after serving as the Belding school dis­ trict’s superintendent. He has been accused of misusing a school-issued credit card for meals, gasoline purchases and even once reserving airline tickets. The school board was expected first to vote on the recommendation to grant Board President Dennis Atkinson the authority to schedule a due process and pre-termination hearing on charges that he has filed. If the motion passes, the hearing will be conducted in open session. The board then was scheduled to vote on the recommendation VanDenburg be placed on paid administrative leave until further action. If the recommendation was passed. VanDenburg will be prohibited from entering school district property while on paid admin­ istrative leave without permission!, with the exception of attending public board meetings. VanDenburg would, also, be required to return all district property in his possession or under his control. The board also was to appoint an intenm superintendent for the Caledonia Community Schools during VanDenburg's absence. It was unknown at press time as to whom would be appointed. VanDenburg now is being investigated by the Kent County Sheriff’s Department for alleged improprieties in use of a school­ issued credit card. Though the school board voted Nov. 29 not to involve legal authorities and instead handle issues with VanDenburg’s credit card use through mediation. Board President Dennis Atkinson and Trustee Kristy Anne Sherlund chose to turn over the infor­ mation to the Kent County Sheriff’s The popular Polar Bear Dip will return to Gun Lake this February. This file photo from the 2001 Wintertest celebration shows brothers Chad (on left) and Shawn Price participating in matching costumes (Photo by Perry Hardin) See SUPT, page 5 Winterfest coming back in February Wes VanDenburg by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Gun Lake Winterfest will be brought back to life for the weekend of Feb. 17-19. The annual celebration, sponsored by the Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce, had been a very popular annual winter event for many years, but in 2002 it could not be held because the chamber was faced with exorbitant insur­ ance costs. However. Dianna Stampfler. president of Promote Michigan, told those present last Thursday at a special planning meeting that the Barry County Chamber of Commerce will provide insurance under its umbrella policy. The event now is being planned for the weekend of February 17.18 and 19 because it’s also the free w inter fishing weekend in the Yankee Springs Recreation Area and the snowshoe weekend at Bay Pointe Restaurant. Organizers said they believe resurccting the festival would tie in nicely with the theme of winter fun. Attending last Thursday’s meeting were local business representatives. Yankee Springs Recreation Aiea staff and members of lhe GFWC-Gun Lake Area Women's Club. The discussion was broad ranging on what had worked and not worked in the past. The group decided to ask area high school artists to submit a logo for the Wintcrfcst. which arc due al Bay Pointe by next Thursday. Dec. 15. The committee members will review submissions at their Dec. 19 meeting. Elementary school children then will be invited to create posters using the logo, which can be displayed throughout the area. Other scheduled events for the 2006 Gun Lake Winterfest include the Sea Shanty swimsuit fashion show and the ever-popular Polar Bear Dip. The committee mentioned the possibility of scheduling teen and adult See WINTERFEST, page 12 �Page 2 — Thursday. December 8. 2005 - The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS New law helps turn up the heat continued from front page Michigan residents can give at least three meaningful gifts this holiday season without visiting malls, placing catalog orders or shopping on-line. By donating blood through the American Red Cross in the next few weeks, eligible blood donors can help save the lives of up to three peo­ ple. and help offset the slump in blood col­ lections that typically occurs around the holidays. Blood donations often drop 10 to 15 per­ cent between Thanksgiving and New Years when donors arc busy with shopping, visit­ ing relatives or other holiday activities. The Great Lakes Region of the Red Cross needs to collect about 700 units of blood every week day to ensure a safe and ample blood supply for patients in 80 Michigan hospi­ tals. Blood donors must be at least 17 years of age. weigh at least 110 pounds, be in gerally good health and must mot have given blood within 56 days of the date of the drive. Progressive Dems planning potluck The Progressive Democrats of West Michigan will have their first annual holi­ day potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Dec. 15. at the Thomapple Township Hall in Middleville. It is intended to be a time of reflection on the past year’s many accomplishments and renewal for the coming year’s work. Following the dinner and short business meeting. PDWM members David and Elizabeth McShane will present a power point presentation on their recent trip to the South Pacific. Members, family and friends are wel­ come. For more information, please call Patricia Wilson at 269-795-4412. Barry Dems plan , Granholm party was decided to put the World War (1 books on sale for the holidays for $30. This book could make a great gift for a veteran or family member. The book may be pur­ chased at the Veterans Affairs Office on Tuesdays. Thursdays and Fridays. The phone number there is 948-4881. The drawing for "Jesse The HandCarved Goose" will take place at this meet­ ing. and he will be given a permanent home. ‘Christmas Past’ set for Dec. 10-11 Historic Charlton Park’s tum-of-the-century village park will be the setting for the annual celebration of “Of Christmas Past.” a recreation of the sights, sounds, tastes and activities of the late 1800s. The weekend activities will be held Saturday and Sunday. Dec 10 and 11. from noon to 5 p.m. Visitors arc invited to stroll through the village's shops and homes as the "residents" prepare for the holidays. Adults and children arc welcome to try their hands at traditional crafts and orna­ ments. including hand-dipped candles. Volunteer artisans will demonstrate their skills in the village buildings. Everyone is encouraged to sample tradi­ tional holiday fare, wassail, and fresh roast­ ed chestnuts. St. Nicholas reminds all the good girls and boys to bring their Christmas wishes and all parents to bring their cameras when they visit the old fash­ ion saint. There will be Dulcimer music in the church on Sunday. Dec. 11. Handmade ornaments by students from area elementary schools win decorate the villages' homes, stores and church. The gift shop will feature an array of holiday toys, games and keepsakes for all ages. Admission to Christmas Past is $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 5 to 12. There is no additional cost for crafts. For more information about the “Of Christmas Past” celebration, call Charlton Park at (269) 945-3775 or visit the website www.charltonpark.org The Barry' County Democratic Executive Committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dee 14, instead of the custom­ ary first Wednesday of the month, at the North Country and Jefferson streets in Hastings. The second Wednesday has been set aside for a gathering of friends and sup­ porters of Gov. Jennifer Granholm to dis­ cuss and plan for the 2006 election and hear the governor :alk to the Barry County Democrats live on speaker phone. “The primary goal for hosting 'Granholm Gathering’ is to get other Barry County Democrats and Granholm support­ ers excited to be actively involved in this upcoming campaign," said Barry County Democratic Part Chairwoman Barbara Cichy. "We need to work together now to create a strong bond of well-informed and active supporters for the election year.” Pizza and finger foods will be served. For more information, call Cichy at 269­ 623-8481. The monthly meeting of the Chief Noonday Chapter of the North Country Trail Association will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Dec. 9. at the Barry Township Hall. 155 E. Orchard St. in Delton. Everyone is welcome to attend. The North Country Trail is a premier footpath that runs from New York to North Dakota. Its most extensive section is through Michigan, including local towns and areas such as Marshall. Battle Creek. Fort Custer. Augusta. Yankee Springs, and more. For more information about the meeting or about the Chief Noonday chapter of the North Country Trail Association, visit http://www.northcountrytrail.org/cnd/ or call Lynne Durham at 269-861-0514. ‘Hopeful Prairie’ program Dec. 10 Bernard Society to meet Monday Jim Kinsey and a cast of nine will be put­ ting on a performance of “A Hopeful Prairie Companion” 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 10. at Hope Church of the Brethren on M-50 west of Hastings Road. The free will offering will be given to Habitat for Humanity in Barry County and Lakewood. Kinsey has patterned the production after National Public Radio's Garrison Keilor’s "Prairie Home Companion" with lots of singing, jokes and hometown Lakewood humor. There will be some props, but most of the show will be in the style of a radio show, leaving costume and make-up to the audiences* imagination. The radio program will include “spoof’ sponsors, such as the Lions Den Financial Services, West Michigan Apple Butter Council and Thomapple Pie Company. The fictitious village of “Hopeful Prairie" is located in the fictional Thomapple County where Barry. Ionia and Kent Counties meet. Celia Demond will play some sing-along Christmas carols on the piano. Kinsey said the show is about an hour and a half long and is "child friendly." The Bernard Historical Society will have its Christmas meeting at 7 p.m. Monday. Dec. 12. at the Delton Kellogg Middle School library in Delton. The public is wel­ come. Everyone who attends is asked to bring a gift to exchange. Women should bring a gift suitable for a woman, and men should bring a gift for a man. For the program, those who attend arc also asked to bring a favorite Christmas story, ornament or decoration to share with the group. The Society’s Board will meet at 6:15 p.m. that evening. Historical Society sets holiday party The Barry County Historical Society is planning its annual Christmas party to be held at the Hastings Elks Club at I p.m. Thursday. Dec. 15. with a potluck dinner. Members and guests will be bringing non-perishable foods to be given to the Veterans Affairs Office for area veterans and their families. At the society’s November meeting, it against buying meth ingredients Lauren Stineman’s exhibit Dec. 6-16 The Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County will exhibit the work of jewelry artist Lauren Stineman through Dec. 16. The artist's reception will be held Thursday. Dec. 8. from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Arts Hatchcry Building in Fish Hatchery Park. The show is open Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stineman’s work is inspired by nature, yet has its roots in classical form. Every piece is an original. Stineman’s studio is in Kalamazoo at the Park Trades Center, but she lives in Hastings. She has participated in both the Kalamazoo and Hastings Art Hops. Stineman has taught classes at the Barry County Fair in partnership with Barry County 4-H and she served on the Art Auction Committee for the TAC. In January, TAC will exhibit the photo­ graphs of Ken Ervin. For more information, call the Thomapple Arts Council at 269-945-2002. The Barry County Meth Task Force i« made up of (back row. from left) Julie DeBoer of the Chamber of Commerce. Hastings Chief of Police Jerry Sarvtr. Tim McMahon. Barry County °rosecutor Julie Nakfoor Pratt, Larry Lewis. Ken Schroeder. Liz Lenz of Barry County Substance Abuse. Sheriff Dar Leaf (front row) Blanca Roath, Karen Jousma. Carol Polich and Tina Williams. by Jon Gambee Staff Writer Retailers in Barry County arc joining forces with law enforcement agencies to pro­ vent the suspicious sale and theft of products used to manufacture methamphetamine. Customers entering stores thoughout the county will soon see "Meth Watch" aware­ ness materials, including door stickers, shelf danglers, education awareness sheets, cash register decals and posters. The awareness program is designed to inform the public and persons involved in the production and sale of methamphetamine that area retailers arc on the lookout for people and products associat­ ed with the highly addictive drug. “Unlike no other drug we have seen before, methamphelimine reaches deeper into the community with a more devastating impact,” said Liz Lenz, coordinator of the Barry Cotnty Meth Task Force. "Retailers have been identified as key front-line players in stopping the spread of methamphetamine in our county. “We welcome and need their • aluable sup­ port.” Barry County retailers and their employees attended mctha’nphjptam^ awareness shops hosted by thdji•■force duOBg ike pin ‘ summer. Rcta.'leflrjtt^fci will another opportunity to learn njpre about the problem and how their participation in the Michigan Meth Watch program will help stop the spread of the drug in this area. Because methamphetamine is cooked (manuiactured) using common household ehcmical. and pnalueis foundIon mosi retailers shelves, the Meth Watch program pro- vides retailers and their employees with train­ ing on preventive measures they can take to deter thefts of products used in the manufac­ ture of meth and how to report suspicious sales and activities. In conjunction with the program Public Acts 86 and X7 of 2005 will go into effect next Thursday. Dec. 15. These acts prohibit the sale of products containing ephedrine or psuedoephednne to any person less than 18 years of age and the single over-thc counter sale of more than two packages (48 tablets or capsules) or single sale of more than two per­ sonal convenience packages (two tablets or two capsules) of products containing ephedrine or psucdoephedrinc to person 18 years of age or older. Ephedrine and psuedoephednne arc the main ingredients in the manufacture of methamphetamine Strict security over epnedrine and psue­ doephednne must be maintained by retailers. Options to provide that security include pro­ visions that all products containing a com­ pound. mixture or preparation of these two ingredients be stored behind a counter where the public is not permitted or kept in a locked case so customers must ask for assistance from a store employee to gain access. Other options include storing the com- See METH, page 5 Dave Jasperse (center) of Bosley Pharmacy took a few moments out of his busy schedule to pose with members of the Barry County Meth Task Force (from left) Julie DeBoer. Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver, jjlie Nakfoor Pratt, Dave Jasperse. Hastings Fire Chief Roger Carts. Larry Lew.- and Liz Lenz Nashville area EMS to begin interviews for new coordinator by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville Emergency Medical Service Board will meet at 7 p.m. on three consecutive Mondays. Dec. 12. 19 and 26. at the Castleton Township Hall to prepare to interview candidates for the coordinator's position. The pest will become vacant Dec. 31 when Ardie Reid, who has been the services coor­ dinator for more than 20 years, steps down. EMS Board Secretary Lorna Wilson reported that the board has received 14 resumes from people interested in interview­ ing for the coordinator's job. “I feel we had a pretty good cross-section of various levels of expertise and experi­ ence." It was Wilson who proposed meeting on the three consecutive Monday evenings in December. “We’ve got an awful of work ahead of us and not a great lot of time to get a lot of things accomplished. I don't see how we can get everything accomplished that needs to be accomplished by meeting once a month. I know nobody wants more meetings, but... we asked these people for a resume, job qualifi­ cations and references; they did their job. they got it in on time, now it’s up to us to get <xir job done. We have to gel off it. get with it and get it done." Wilson went on to delineate the things she felt the board needed to accomplish to pro­ ceed with the hiring process: • Week one — Establish goals and objec­ tives for the coordinator, wages and benefits need to be established, and start screening applicants. • Week two — Begin the interview process, finish the employee handlxxik and submit to the board's attorney for review and recommendations. • Third week, if every thing else has been accomplished — Begin second round of inter­ views and select top four or five candidates. Wilson also suggested the board establish an interview committee comprised of some­ one fror.i the EMS field, a board member and a local business person. The committee would do the first round and perhaps second round of interviews to narrow the field of appli­ cants. “If you wanted somebody to, hopefully, be in place by the first of January this is what we're going to have to do." she said. “There’s nothing to say we have to have someone in place by January first, but we’re going to have to have someone in mind to appoint as an interim." Board member Frank Dunham noted it was important to have the employee handbook ready when the new coordinator is hired so he or she will, “know what they have tr work with." Board Chairman Rod Crothers noted that while it may take time to get the handbook back from the attorneys before the coordina­ tor is hired, the board definitely needs to establish a job description, base pay and ben­ efit package for the new coordinator. “We have a job description." said Wilson. “What we need to come up with is goals and objectives to give that new person so he has something to go on... he knows what we arc going to expect of him. If we give him a goal, or goals, and say that we feel this is w hat we want you to accomplish in the next three months and al the end of three months he needs to come back to the board and say. 'Here's the goals you gave me. and this is what I've accomplished.' “If we don't give him developed goals and objectives, we're going to end up right back where we arc now and I. for one. don't care to do that." she added stating that she thought establishing goals and wages and benefits were. “The first and second priority." along with completing the employee handlxxik. The board briefly discussed the wage scale for the new coordinator. "We haven’t established w hat we arc going to pay yet. we may be able to pay more, and maybe we'll get better management." said Dunham. “You're not going to get a $40,000 coordinator for $20,000.” Butler noted that if. once the board estab­ lished the wage and benefit package, the can­ didates were contacted with that information that may help narrowthe field. “You owe them some kind of communica­ tion." Dunham said the applications also would give the board some idea of what type of salary to offer a prospective coordinator. Wilson said most of the applicants were cross-trained paramedics and fire fighters I and II. "We had two EMT (Emergency Medical Technicians) at that level, but the rest were all medics and most of the medics were cross-trained. So. there is another possible utilization of a person.” In other business the board: • Heard the coordinator's report from rafice manager Denice Scramlin. on behalf or Reid who was on a run. Scramlin reported that the EMS had 36 runs during November and that “things were working out well with Vermontville." The EMS had seven intercepts with the Vermontville Township EMS. She also told the board that plans for the medical first responder class the EMS was offering in January was proceeding well and Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville EMS per­ sonnel could attend the class free of charge for continuing education credit and were also welcome to help teach the class. • Accepted the treasurer’s report subject to audit and approved the payment of bills total­ ing $14,574.46 with an ending balance of S4.O5O.2O. • Discussed recommendations for changes Wilson had received from the Michigan Municipal League on the rough draft employ­ ee handlxxik Wilson had sent for their inspec­ tion. Wilson and Scramlin will incorporate the recommended changes that could be made without board action and present it to the EMS service attorney for their review and rccommendation s. • Adopted the Social Security Privacy Policy resolution which protects employees social security numbers by establishing a pro­ tocol on how they can be handled for identifi­ cation purposes, on job applications, records and files and W-2 forms, and how records containing the numbers arc to be disposed. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 8 2005 - Page 3 Christmas season comes to Hastings Hastings City Bank entered this festive float. The Christmas season in Hastings offi­ cially started this past weekend with the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce’s traditional holiday celebra­ tion. which included the traditional light­ ing of the city ’s tree Friday evening and annual Christmas parade Saturday after­ noon. The theme of the parade was “Frosty & Friends Come to Town.” which marched through downtown Hastings on Saturday afternoon. In conjunction with the holiday cele­ bration the Chamber of Commerce holds a variety of decorating co:.tests each year. This year’s contest winners are: • Business Holiday Window Decoratin — First. Barlow Florist; second. Beyond the Cover, third. Quilting Passions. • Residential Holiday Decorating Contest — First. Ricky Smith. 3108 Heath Road: second. James Hiler. 9170 Adams Road; third. Mike Royal. 2794 M-79 Highway. • Parade Contest — First. Nashville Baptist Church; second. Pennock Health Services of Hastings; third. Sea Shanty & Harrison Marine of Gun Lake • Ornament Contest — Second Grade. Clarissa Gcrwig; third grade. Matthew Banister; fourth grade. Maria Bums; fifth grade. Samantha Ackels: sixth grade. Katherine Bums. Modeling bikinis despite the freezing temperatures, these girls helped earn a prize in Hastings for The Sea Shanty and Harrison Manne of Gun Lake They made an appearance earlier in the day in the Middleville Chnstmas parade No Christmas parade is complete without Santa Claus, who waves to children. TK Arts Fest will be Sunday Thomapple Kellogg schools will show off the talents of local students at the TK Arts Festival Sunday afternoon, Dec. 11. There will be music, art and fun from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Thomapple Kellogg High School auditorium to the new entrance by the gym. The display cases will be filled with art. Art and music teachers have combined forces to present a seasonal celebration. The festival will begin with a concert at 2 p.m. Individual performances will begin at 3 and will fill the hallway from the auditorium to the new gj bsingiqp, acoustic cnsi and othc| rtwork.e* Art teacher anticipates a festive atmosphere to “kick off” the holiday season. The high school honors and concert choirs will perform at 2 p.m. Other entertainment is scheduled from 2:45 until 4 p.m. when the festival will close with the annual band con­ certs. Admission is free to all these events. ® This float from Nashville Baptist Church was one of the prize winners in Saturday's Christnias parade in downtown Hastings. ' Pennock Hospital’s “Frosty" entry in the Christmas parade brought home a secondplace award. Two local bridges to be repaired in M-DOT program The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced that the state will grant an additional $62 million to invest in the repair and rehabilitation of 137 city-and county-owned bridges, including two in Barry County. The local projects will be done on Charlton Park Road over the Thomapple River in Hastings Township and on Coats Grove Road over Mud Creek in Carlton and Hastings townships. The projects statewide are located in 54 Michigan counties and span all seven MDOT regions. from Metro Detroit to the Upper Peninsula. They are part of the Local Bridge Program (formerly called the Critical Bridge Program), which is funded with state and fed­ eral funds, and a 5 percent match by local communities. The local bridge grants follow the recent announcement of the state's $8.9 billion road and bridge investment levels for the next five years and the acceleration of $618 million to fund 158 transportation con­ struction projects in 2006 and 2007 as part of Gov. Jennifer Granholm's “Jobs Today” ini­ tiative. "This investment continues my commit­ ment to work with local governments to equi­ tably meet local transportation needs across our state." Granholm said. "County road com­ missions and municipalities are important partners in providing motorists and busincss­ es with safe, usable bridges that help keep traffic moving, strengthen local economies and support jobs." Project funds come from the federal high­ way bridge replacement and rehabilitation program, the state's Local Bridge Program and a 5 percent local agency match. Local governments that own the bridges must sub­ Sixteen inducted by Honor Society at Hastings High Sixteen students from Hastings High School were inducted Nov. 14 into member­ ship of the National Honor Society in a cere­ mony held at the Community and Recreation Center. The keynote speaker of the evening was Hastings High School teacher and former Saxon varsity football coach Jeff Keller. His speech, titled "Finish the Game" gave stu­ dents advice about succeeding in the future. Members were selected by a Faculty­ Council for meeting high standards of schol­ arship. service, leadership and character. The William T. Wallace Chapter has been active since 1945. The National Honor Society ranks as one of the oldest and most prestigious national organizations for high school students. Chapters exist in more than 60 percent of the nation's high schools and since 1921 millions of students have been selected for member­ ship. Millions of dollars in scholarships have been awarded to senior members since 1945 by the sponsoring organization, the National Association of Secondary Schtxil Principals (NASSP). Seniors inducted were Regina Bouchard. Zachary Fay and Lora Winegar. Juniors were Jason Bies. Maggie Buehl. Alyssa Case. Hannah Case. Erin Fluke. Bradley Horton. Amy Ingle. Amy Kidder. Katee McCarthy. Alexandria Neil. Jacqualynn Northrop. Dana Shilling and Molly Wallace. Current members, seniors inducted last year, include Lauren Azevedo. Allison Bryans. Scott Coleman. Kali Dakin. Daniel Diamond. Emily Haney. Jennifer Johnston. Jessica Mikolajczyk. Chclsie Passmore. Stephen Peurach. Erika Schroeder. Craig Sherwood. Kristy Tolgcr and Rene Winegar. mil design plans and documents to be ■. onsidered for the funding, which is allocated each year on a first-come, first-served basis to each region. "M-DOT recognizes the importance of this partnership with local road agencies and municipalities to keep city-and county-owned bridges in good repair." said Stale Transportation Director Gloria J. Jeff. Granholm said the local bridge funding continues her administration's commitment to continue working with local governments, the Legislature and transportation stakeholders to help municipalities and county road commis­ sions obtain the matching funds they need to construct critical, federal-aid-eligible-local road and transit projects. To be eligible for Local Bridge Program funds, county - or city-owned bridges must be in pressing need of repair or need a new design to meet motorists' needs. Applications are rated by each region's Regional Bridge Council and approved by an eight-member Lixal Ads ivory Board comprised of represen­ tatives of the 83 county road commissions, municipal street agencies a.id M-DOT. which has two non-voting members In rating the applications, the Regional Bridge Councils consider the condition of the bridges, their importance to the street or road network, and the local agency's ability to finance its share of construction. This collaborative working relationship allows local agencies more control of the Local Bridge Program. Regional bridge coun­ cils receive applications, and meet to assign discretionary points and to create or modify their three-year bridge program. In November, the Local Bridge Advisory Board meets to discuss the final ratings and each region s three year bridge program Local agencies have until June I each year to update conditions of bridges not on the approved list or to submit information about new bridges for consideration. Since the pr»»gram began in 1973. it has helped to rehabililate or repair approximately 27 percent of the more than 6.700 bridges on local roads and streets. The Hastings High School marching band was joined by eighth grade band mem­ bers to play a selection of holiday tunes during the parade Gift giving stress can be hazardous to mental health A psychologist says Christmas gift giving stress can be damaging to mental health and recommends no Christmas gift giving for anyone struggling with finances. G.M. Johnson. PhD. a clinical psychologist with 20-plus years of experience, says Christmas gift giving pressure is potentially damaging to mental health. He recommends that anyone who is experiencing extreme stress or stress symptoms related to Christmas expectations simply announce to all friends and family that they are not going to partici­ pate in Christmas gift giving. "Christmas time is supposed to be a time tor festivities and warm feelings in celebra­ tion of the birth of Jesus." says Dr. Johnson. "But for many individuals Christmas is a time of extreme stress related to expectations that leads to spending beyond their means. These individuals experience irritability, sleep diffi­ culties. headaches, feelings of helplessness, hopelessness and depression, poor self esteem, distractibility. stress dreams and nightmares, eating problems, substance abuse and/or forgetfulness. "Individuals experiencing extreme stress because of finances should give themselves permission to simply notify friends and fami­ ly that they are not doing any gift giving and gift exchanges until further notice. And as a society we should all stop contributing to the idea that it is worthy of shame to find one's self in this kind of difficulty. There arc far too many people these days finding themselves in financial difficulty no matter how hard they work. "There are alternatives to gift giving that can still keep a person involved in the Christmas spirit. Volunteering some hours, for example, at a shelter, would be very much in keeping with Christmas. Visiting shut-ins or visiting with elderly people without fami­ lies at nursing homes is also a possibility." This recommendation and more details regarding the issues surrounding it can be found at Dr. Johnson's website. http://ww-w.head. phone 701-252-7788. �Page 4 - Thursday. December 8. 2005 - The Hastings Banner ‘Cruel act’ may be dangerous symptom To the editor: I feel compelled to respond to the letter in last week's Banner. ’Hunter's Cruel Act Takes Dog's Life." First, as a guardian of dogs of my own. I know how important it is to keep them under your control at all times. However, there arc times when our dogs will run. for various rea­ sons. and we always assume that they will not be placed in harm's way. and will safely return to us. However, such was not the case here, and 1 am certain such tragedies occur on a daily basis. How sad. as this only fuels the negative altitudes toward hunters in genera), the major­ ity of whom arc responsible and intelligent enough to never intentionally kill or injure a domestic animal. This brings up another point. This act of crucky can be a symptom of something more dire and insidious. The link between animal cruelty and chiid'domestic abuse is a proven fact, and one that must be given more serious consideration by our law enforcement offi­ cers. prosecutors, judges, lawyers, animal control officers, doctors, and veterinarians. There is a link, folks. And since this person has been identified, and » complaint has been filed, these individ­ uals should be looking further in to this per­ sons background. Since he supposedly has "pets’ of his own. these animals, and the peo­ ple he may live with, could be in danger. 1 can only hope that charges of animal cruelty arc brought against this individual, and that he is prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. M. Fisher. Hastings Victim of ‘cruel act’ more than just a dog To the editor: In response to last week’s letter “Hunter’s cruel act takes dog’s life" from Joyce Snow. I am very sorry to learn that her dog was killed by a hunter who doesn’t appear to know a dog from a squirrel or a deer. I offer my condolences, but I’m sure there arc a lot of people who probably are asking. "What is her problem? It’s only a dog." You only have to look into the eyes of your dog. cat, horse, rabbit or other pets to under­ stand that, yes. there is intelligence and there is a soul there. Maybe it's not the same as ours, but there is somehing there. This hunter, person or whoever did this should be arrested, prosecuted and jailed. It would be only fair, but it probably won’t hap­ pen. I realize that saying. “I am sorry for your loss" is inadequate at this time, but it’s all I can offer. Steve Toman. Nashville There was no news about Gun Lake To the editor: It must have been a slow week for the Banner, noting its amusing article "Gun Lake Village Proposal Stalled?" was at the veryleast entertaining. While there are no terrible inaccuracies in this article, one might wonder why this is newsworthy at this particular time. Perhaps. John Gates is providing information to the writer to "fire a volley’ to see what he can leam: or as an opportunity to spread more unfounded rumors Here arc a few of the truths in the article: It is true the committee for the village con­ cept has been in operation for about 12 months; so. the quote about the potential timetable being 18 to 24 months should not be alarming. There is a state required protocol to follow (as previously reported in the Gun Lake casino means new jobs To the editor: I’m writing this letter to express my sup­ port for the Tribal Casino that should be built in Wayland because it would boost the econ­ omy. It would provide 1.800 new jobs with great benefits. You know Michigan has lost over 46.000 jobs from 2002 to 2005. Grand Rapids alone has lost over 7.000 jobs. So please don’t put this off any longer. Do it today. Every day this project is delayed it is costing thousands of badly needs jobs. James T. Charlton. Grand Rapids paper). It is true the petitions have not yet been filed with the appropriate parties. Why would the timing of when the petitions are filed con­ cern Mr. Gates? When filed, all affected citi­ zens will be notified. in my opinion, much of the remaining arti­ cle was based on inaccuracies, half-truths, innuendos, rumors and an apparent desire to mount another unnecessary persqnal and vit­ riolic attack on Jim Riehl. Is this how honor­ able people disagree on an issue? Here is one more truth to ponder: Jim Riehl was exceedingly important to the establish­ ment of the Gun Lake Village Advisory Committee and is a very valuable continuing resource. While 1 doubt that he is leaving the area, life offers many varying opportunities and if be chooses to move, there are many dedicated and knowledgeable volunteers to help the village effort persevere. Moreover, just for clarification, the GLAVAC effort is to bring the question "Should there be a village?" to the voters. It is just that simple! The previously cited attempt to raise the question was not successful due to many issues, it was not solely "dismissed due to increased costs it would cause residents." These words of wisdom come from Ben Franklin and are worthy of pondering. "When truth has fair play, it will always prevail over falsehood." Anyone can choose to be in favor of the concept or against it. Whatever our feelings, we owe it to the future generations to make our sclcc’ion based on facts, not on half-truths or misconceptions. L.A. Donovan. Gun Lake Movie on Wal-Mart worth a serious look There’s a compelling movie out right now that’s worth serious examination, but you’re not likely to see it by going to a theater near you. "Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price" is making the rounds as a VHS or DVD for viewing locally in private homes, in church­ es and at meetings for politically active groups. The documentary is put together by Robert Greenwald, who not long ago gave us "Outfoxed." a look at media mogul Rupert Murdoch’s war on jour­ nalistic integrity. The Wal-Mart movie doesn’t really tell me something I don’t already know, but too many Americans aren't aware or don’t want to know about what the largest retailer in the world is doing to small communities, small independent businesses, the environ­ ment. employees in the United States and workers in Third World countries. Too many consumers seem to care only about the notion Wal-Mart sells it goods for less than almost anyone else. As the movie suggests, there is a high cost we pay for getting low prices. And we’re no’ told the truth by a slick marketing cam­ paign too often. I have noted in this column before that Wal-Mart seems to have a nasty habit of coming to the edge of a city to avoid paying high­ er taxes. yet its mere presence requires more services such as sewer, water, roads, and police and fire protection. That translates into higher taxes for the rest of us. We’re often told a Wai Mart brings jobs to the community , but too often these jobs don't include health care benefits, retirement or wages that enable the workers to shop anyplace other than Wal­ Mart. We’re often told that Wal-Mart is a good steward of the environ­ ment. yet there are indications the company is a polluter. We’re often told in TV commercials that Wal-Mart sells American-made goods, but a sizable chunk of its merchandise is made in sweat shops in China. Thailand. Bangladesh and other countries where labor is plentiful, overburdened and cheap. It’s possible many of us know these facts, but the point is driven home so much better when we must actually look at and listen to people adversely affected by the retail giant The movie does just that and it challenges us about why we delude ourselves into think­ ing we are acting in our own best interests by buying for less. Wal-Mart’s rise to prominence in the American and world mar­ ketplace through cutthroat practices and abuse of the free market system isn’t new. This kind of thing happened 100 years ago. but a president with backbone and integrity put a stop to iL Let’s give tribe’s casino a chance x.!; ... b..........: awW To the editor: ,M‘ xuiaq? l:’’ God bless the Gun Lake Pctawatomi Indian tribe members and their friends. These people did not come to meetings armed with five-year studies all neatly encased in blue plastic folders. They came with clear heads, understandable verbiage and determination written from the crown of their head to the soles of their feet. They need and want a casino in the Wayland area and it will come! The argument concerning crime accompanying this venture has been laughable. Let me remind you of busi­ nesses not being protested. Bars on every street comer, where brawls occur inside and sidewalk, killings outside - churches where sexual abuse and embezzlement have been tolerated for decades - count­ less gas stations where lottery tickets can be bought, the list goes on and on. Step aside, nay sayers. and give these descendants of the Native .Americans, who kept the white man from starving when we first hit this continent hundreds of years ago, the chance to do it again. Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. As I said in an earlier column. I’ve been an admirer of Theodore Roosevelt for a long time and I sincerely wish we had the kind the kind of leadership he demonstrated a century ago. For those who have forgotten, the Republican Roosevelt paid close attention to what the "captains of industry " and "robber barons" were doing to the free enterprise system. The best example may have been Standard Oil. owned by John D. Rockefeller, which sometimes would try to run its smaller inde­ pendent competitors out of business by mounting a campaign of selling gasoline for insanely cheap prices, well below everyone else, because it was rich enough to absorb the revenue loss for quite a while. The idea wai that consumers then would flock to buy the cheapest gas from Standard and the other stations would be hurt so badly by the loss of business they would have to fold their tents. And this would leave Standard as the only gas retailer left, enabling the company to sell its product at whatever price it chose. The con­ sumer would have only a choice between Standard and no gas at all. . Roosevelt accused Standard and other companies of trying to create monopolies and he spent a significant amount of time in his presidency (1901 to 1909) breaking up trusts. Theodore Roosevelt believed in free enterprise, but drew a line in the sand when the free market was abused by the strong devour­ ing the weak. He understood the perils of government doing absolutely nothing when serious problems arise as a result of unbri­ dled greed. About a hundred years later, we’re seeing Wal-Mart act a lot like Standard Oil. yet the government refuses to follow Rooseveh's lead. It seems to have abdicated its crucial roles as being a problem solver and a referee. The conclusion of Greenwald's film notes that some communi­ ties lately have been able to reject Wal-Mart’s attempts to come into their community. The movie seems to suggest that in the absence of local government leadership such as what Roosevelt showed us 100 years ago. we must marshal nur forces together our­ selves in a grass-roots effort to put a stop to the threat of world­ wide monopoly. Count me in. I want to save and promote local, independent and small business. 1 want to join others in refusing to spend my money on a retailing giant that seems to care only about its bottom line and eventually ruling the world by selling you cheap stuff. — Fred Jacobs, vice president. J-Ad Graphics •• • ’’rf <r’ 51cb w- They can put revenue into many cof­ fers. pay checks into the hand; of those big business has left behind, shoiten the welfare and unemployment and bank­ ruptcy lines, but most important: they ca? give back pride and self esteem to hun­ dreds of men and women who deserve’t. Naomi Whetzel Hopkins Local business friends in need To the editor: Recently, our family went through the loss of our mother and had her funeral. Fortunately, almost all of our needs were met by our local businesses around Gun Lake. How fortunate we are to live so close to so many great businesses and helpful owners and employers. Kay Klousmeyer Simpson. Ann Hannapcl NoIon and Marie Power’s Family What about holiday giving? This is the time of year when many families help the less fortu­ nate by buying gifts for the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree, con­ tributing to Toys for Tots and to Barry County kids through church­ es for individual families. What are you or your family doing this year to help the less fortunate? nx Hating. Banner Denoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 PMshMby Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacobs Frxteric Jacobs Prestder.t Vce Preealent Steven Jacobs Secretary.7r«Mur»r • NEWSROOM• David T. Young (Edrfor) Elaine Gitbert (Assistant Editor) Helen Mudry Patricia Johns Bren Bremer Fran Faverman Matt I^mos. 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Mt 490500602 Second Oaae Postage P*d at Haftnge. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 8. 2005 - Page 5 SUPT, continued from page 1 Department. The questions the investigation will try to answer include: • Was any law broken? • Was there intent to commit a crime? • Was there sloppy paperwork? • Would written policies on expense accounts and credit cards have prevented this issue? • How serious are the alleged impropri­ eties? VanDenburg received high marks from all board members during his last evalua­ tion and has had a virtually unblemished record of public service for more thin 29 years, but now his financial responsibility is under serious probe. Investigation of VanDenburg’s credit card use was prompted last summer when the board was presented "feedback by an unnamed source." When the board's annual audit got under way, members asked auditors from the Rehman Robson accounting firm to review VanDenburg’s credit card use in full detail. Questions first arose when airline tick­ ets for about $620 were purchased for personal use with the school district’s credit card. VanDenburg’s wife initially had used the card to reserve the tickets, planning to pay for them at the airport. However, when VanDenburg’s wife decided not to travel and canceled reser­ vations, the sale still we.it through on the credit card statement. Within minutes of learning the sale was posted on the statement. Wes VanDenburg called the school's attorney. Don Bonato. who told him that "things happen, and to just pay the bill." VanDenburg said he later advised the school board about what happened, and members told him not to worry about the MVCCOH to have Santa’s Workshop The Maple Valley Community Center of Hope in downtown Nashville will be trans­ formed into Santa's Workshop from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 17. Dianne Bowden, pastor of Nashville United Methodist Church and the executive director of the MVCCOH. said no child should be without a gift at Christmas and children also need to feel the joy that giving brings. Children in need can come to the commu­ nity center Saturday and select and wrap a gift for their siblings and parents and parents can select gifts for their children. The time of 9 to 10:30 a.m. is being reserved for children and families who are not receiving aid from any other agencies during the Christmas season. From 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Santa's Workshop will be open to all who need assistance during the Christmas season. Bowden said donations to benefit the MVCCOH and its programs will be grateful­ ly accepted during Santa's Workshop, but are not required. For more information about the workshop, call (517) 852-0644. Two artists to perform Friday at State Grounds State Grounds will have on its stage two performers. Rachanee and Jes Price, on Friday evening. Rachanee. who will perform at 8 p.m.. has been compared to "Michelle Branch [and] Christian artist Jennifer Knapp, [with] a voice that can sound like Natalie Merchant’ (Noise, October 2003). Her music has a guitar-driven foik/rock feel. Price, who will perform at 9 p.m.. leads the worship team at Thomapple Valley Church in Caledonia. “We're all hoping that her new CD will be ready for the concert." said State Grounds owner Bob Dickinson. On Saturday. Dec. 10. Slate Grounds will welcome back the group Happy Hour, which will have its new CD for sale. There is no cover charge, just a one drink minimum. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... 945-9554 situation. bill. But the issue resurfaced this past fall. However, further research shows most By the end of the audit report. 15 petty of the meals cost less than $10, with wait cash checks had been listed with ques­ staff getting a $5 tip. The superintendent tionable reimbursements. Each petty cash one time gave a 197% tip on a $12 bill. check averaged two flagged questions. When asked about his tipping prac­ Thirty-one questions involved meals, five tices, VanDenburg informed that many involved gas purchases and five miscella­ times dinner meetings will last two or neous items such as a parking ticket at the three hours, taking up the wait staff's airport and purchase of stamps. The total table when they won’t able to serve oth­ amount in question is approximately ers. During those hours, the wait staff $1,000. continues to fill soda pop. water and cof­ Other items that caused red flags for fee orders at no additional charge. the auditors were numerous “guest VanDenburg said he felt it’s good public checks.” which did not have vendor’s relations to pay the staff for their extra names, addresses, or phone numbers list­ time. ed on them, nor was the tax computed Atkinson said he views VanDenburg’s correctly. According to VanDenburg. in meal reimbursements as excessive spend­ order to receive reimbursements, he was ing. told he needed to produce a receipt. "We are trying to carefully watch the It was discovered that on one occasion spending of the school money and Wes is VanDenburg purchased items on a Sam's spending too much." he said. Clut>card, including the annual member­ Yonker. who has worked with auditors ship fees for himself and his son. on investigating VanDenburg's credit VanDenburg reimbursed the district for card expenses, said not all of the items in the expenditures at a later (fcte. question were actually reimbursed to Auditors questioned the expenses VanDenburg. "It appears approximately charged on the district credit card for $700 may have been overpaid to Wes." gasoline purchases. Though Yonker explained that VanDenburg may VanDenburg's school leased 2003 not have known that he was reimbursed Chevrolet Impala holds a maximum of 17 for items purchased on the credit card gallons of gasoline, on ten different occa­ because the reimbursement check include sions. 20 gallons of gas were purchased. many reimbursements, not just one. VanDenburg explained that at times he When asked if VanDenburg will be used his personal truck for school purpos­ required to pay back any money from the reimbursements. Yonker replied, "Oh, es. Most of the confusion stems from yes. In fact, he already agreed to pay the VanDenburg keeping both the cash reim­ money, but I told him to wait until we bursement receipts and the credit card have an exact amount." receipts from meals or gasoline purchas­ VanDenburg added that other es. Upon receiving receipts, VanDenburg Caledonia staff members have used cred­ would place both the cash reimbursement it cards, sometimes needing them for and credit card receipt in a box. Within a school-related items and meals. However, month or two. he would turn all of the he does acknowledge that in the end, the receipts into the office. Credit card statement is still in his name and is his receipts were filed in one location while responsibility. the cash reimbursements were filed in Another question to surface was a another. Consequently. VanDenburg was charge to the district last July of a $981 sometimes paid for meals that were also moving expense. In a letter to the board paid on the credit card. The cash reim­ Nov. 11. Atkinson wrote, "It is apparently the superintendent’s claim that the school bursements did not include the tip. The numbers of meals charged on the district was obligated to reimburse him credit card are also in question. for these moving expenses because the According to records obtained by the Sun school district agreed to pay up to $5,000 & News 'hrough the Freedom of in moving expenses for the superinten­ Information Act. VanDenburg has dent’s move to Caledonia when he was charged approximately 1.1 meals per day "firiicd I iKA tfian a yfcar Ifo arfdthe mov­ since his date of hire. Though questions ing expenses th ar were incurred at that arise as to what constitute a school relat­ time were less than $5,000. It may also be ed meal. VanDenburg insists all the meals the superintendent’s claim that the mov­ were business related, or if a group of ing expense reimbursement was pre­ school staff employees were dining approved by the Board of Education." together, he would pay for the meal. Later in that letter, Atkinson wrote, "I According to Board Treasurer Ken believe that this incident in and of itself Yonker. one of VanDenburg*s biggest constitutes grounds for discharge." responsibilities when he was hired was to VanDenburg said he hired a moving build morale around school staff. company last summer to transfer furni­ VanDenburg said he felt that by picking ture into a storage unit until either his up the tab when he saw a group of school family moved into a large home or built a staff employees eating together, he was house. Prior to the move, VanDenburg helping to build good relations. had only used $1,600 of the $5,000 in his VanDenburg also was given the respon­ moving budget. sibility of public relations, which After learning the results of the investi­ includes being visible in the public and gation, Atkinson said he met with representing the school district. Many VanDenburg to "review the documents times VanDenburg met with prospective from our auditor regarding alleged new students and their families, constitut­ improper financial transactions." ing a lunch or dinner. He said he felt rela­ Atkinson followed the meeting with a let­ tions were very beneficial to the ter to VanDenburg telling him that "based upon the information from the auditor, I Caledonia School System. "Although the Caledonia School am compelled to file charges with the System picks up the tab. each new student Board of Education requesting the Board generates $8,000 from the state to go into of Education to terminate your employ­ the Caledonia system.” Yonker said. ment with the Caledonia Community “Last year, the district budgeted for 81 Schools. I slso advised you that if you new students, but in reality, gained 170 were willing to voluntarily resign as an new students, generating over $700,000 employee of the Caledonia Community than originally planned." Schools. I would not pursue either of the By reviewing the meal receipts it is aforementioned courses of action. On this obvious VanDenburg is generous with point, I emphasized that your resignation tips. Records indicate many times must be completely voluntary and that VanDenburg tips more than 50% of the my comments should not be construed as METH, continued from page 2 pounds within 20 feet of a counter that allows employees an unobstructed view of the prod­ uct. or the use of anti-theft devices such as detection alarms, special package tags or video surveillance. Purchasers must provide identification and a purchase log must be maintained for a min­ imum of six months and made available to law enforcement agencies upon request. The public acts also require a warning sign, provided by free download from the Michigan Department of Community Health web site. The warning sign must be posted in a place close to the point of sale and if video surveillance is used a warning sign also must be clearly displayed, indicating the product area is under constant surveillance. The Michigan Meth Watch program includes a community focus and mini-grant program for comunity groups looking to become more involved in the prevention of methamphetamine. The Meth Watch program, along with workshops and community awareness semi­ nars. arc funded through a grant from the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) and the Michigan Department of Community Health. A Meth Watch retailer awareness program is planned for sometime next month. Retailers soon will be receiving specific information about this upcoming seminar, but may also call Lenz at 945-1387 or Julie DeBoer at the Barry' County Chamber of Commerce al 945-2454. an attempt to coerce you to resign. “If I do not receive a written resigna­ tion by Friday. October 7. 2005. whereby you resign as an employee of the Caledonia Community Schools, I will file the charges with the Board of Education." In another letter to VanDenburg. dated Oct. 20, Atkinson stated. "You have the right to a due process hearing before the Board of Education before it makes a decision and decides whether your employment should be terminated If you desire a hearing, it will be conducted at the aforementioned meeting. You have the right to legal counsel at your expense. Please notify me in writing no later than October 28, 2005, if you desire to exer­ cise your right to a hearing. If you do not do so. your right to a hearing will be deemed to have been waived. “Wes. you have previously been given the opportunity to voluntarily resign in order to avoid the filing of these charges. The charges will be withdrawn if you vol­ untarily resign prior to the aforemen­ tioned hearing." Also on Oct. 20. Atkinson sent a letter to board members, informing them of his intent to file charges against the superin­ tendent and asking members "to termi­ nate VanDenburg’s employment after providing him with an opportunity for a due process pre-termination hearing." After listing the charges being brought against VanDenburg, which included the items listed above. Atkinson added, "In addition to reflecting serious financial misconduct, they reflect profound lack of judgment. A Board of Education must have confidence and trust in its Superintendent. The charges summarized above demonstrate that the Superintendent has broken that trust and can no longer effectively serve as the Superintendent of the Caledonia Community Schools." Yonker last Tuesday encouraged the board to sit down with VanDenburg and a mediator to discuss the issues and come up with a “win-win” solution. He claimed that VanDenburg has never had the opportunity to discuss the allegations. Atkinson. Trustee Kristy Anne Sherlund, and Board Secretary Bernard Nagel said they felt mediation would not settle the issues, and giving the informa­ tion to the sheriff^ department was need­ ed for impartiality. Atkinson stated. "We don’t understate their perspective, and they don’t under­ stand ours." Atkinson and Sherlund last Thursday went to Sheriff’s Department with the charges. When asked by the Sun & News about the investigation. Sgt. Roger Parent commented. "When we arc given infor­ mation. it is our responsibility to investi­ gate the charges. Based upon whether we find there was a crime or possible crime, it is our responsibility to report it to the prosecutor. If we feel satisfied that a crime has not been committed, we will terminate the investigation." VanDenburg was given the credit card last year. When he asked for guidelines, he was told »o "use your best judgment." After auditors reviewed the school's financial records, they suggested "that the district develop, approve and implement policies for these transactions that pro­ vide sufficient internal control to mini­ mize the risk of misstatements." Investigation of the policies of VanDenburg’s budget show he doesn't have budgets, or allowances for meals and gas. The only budget found was the $5,000 moving allowance and a $10,000 discretionary budget. Meanwhile, the board has already spent nearly $20,000 to investigate the financial transactions. The credit card issues and policies sur­ rounding a school’s credit card arc fairly new. Last spring, a credit card policy and guideline was submitted to the school board, but wasn't approved until this fall. Both parties say they are working to cre­ ate more concrete policy and regulations on credit cards and budgets. Atkinson said he is sad with what this situation has done to the school board. "In the past, we have always been able tG work together with the facts and not let our emotions interfere. Let’s get everyone focused on the facts and creditability." Yonker said, "I stand behind Wes 100%. He is a good man and has done a lot for our school. Arc there problems with the lack of policy and paper trail? Yes, but these are issues we will deal with. The school system has never had a credit card before, and we didn’t handle the procedure correctly. Wc will fix it and move on." VanDenburg is optimistic. "I didn’t intend tor rob. steal or cheat the school system. We will work through this and be OK >n the end.” There arc some who belkve much of impetus for this issue revolves around VanDenburg’s support of firing former head varsity basketball coach Scott Tompkins last August, which has angered a group of parents and friends in the com­ munity. A group of supporters of Tompkins were in the audience at last Tuesday night’s meeting because they had heard a rumor that head varsity foot­ ball coach Tom Burrell was to be fired after his team had just won the Division 11! state championship. The rumor turned out to be false. Fisher reappointed as chief judge for Barry Trial Court Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Clifford W. Taylor has announced that Judge James Fisher has been reappointed chief judge of the Barry County Trial Court for a two-year term, commencing Jan. 1. 2006. Judge Fisher will serve as chief judge of the circuit, district and probate courts for Barry County, which means that he will con­ tinue as representative of the court in its rela­ tions with the Supreme Court and other gov­ ernmental agencies. As chief judge, he is also responsible for the administrative functions of the court. The Barry County Trial Court established the Judicial Council ten years ago. which is comprised of the three judges, Fisher, Judge William Doherty and Judge Gary Holman, its two administrators, Kathy Holman and Bob Nida, and County Clerk Debbie Smith. The Judicial Council meets monthly, and the operation of the court is governed by consen­ sus of the council. Fisher has reappointed Holman as chief judge pro tempore and Doherty as presiding judge of the Family Court. Fisher said, 'We have continued to operate in a spirit of cooperation among judges of the court and with the county commission, and we look forward to that relationship continu­ ing in the future." Judge James Fisher arpets Need Cleaning? VECLE SEKVICES. INC . Z RendentU & Commercial Owner Tom Frith Loc*Dv CXvnctf & Operated since 1985 The Key to all your Flooring Needs. For us it is more than simple or quick ... Your complete satisfaction is _ the Key to our success. 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Saturday Mas* 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masse* 8:30 a_m and 1100 a m ; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Stale Road. Hasting*. Mich. 49058 Senior Pastor. Rev. Wm. Clayton Garrison. Service Times: 9 00 a.m. and 11.00 a m. & 600 p.m. (Small groups on I st and 3rd Sunday nights). Wednesday: Chmtuui Education Classes. 700 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. MI 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 10:30 a_m.; Sunday School. 9:30 im. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Member CAurrh of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion." 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: (269) 945-3014 The Rev Fr Charles P McCabe III. Rector. Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 a.m and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sucday Nursery Available at 10 a.m. Advent Potluck* with programs and services from 5'30-8 pun. on Wednesday s beginning on Nov. 30 and Dec. 7.14. and 21 Christmas Eve Ser*kt» • 4 p.m. Children'* service; 10 p.m. Holy Communion and Holy Baptism Christmas serv­ ice. Christmas Day - Sunday service at 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 ajn.; Sunday School 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. Sooth. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6:00 p.rv. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Worship 11 a.m.; PO Box 63. Hasting*. Mi 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL (MTU) METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd . Dowling Phone 269-721-8077 Pastor Pain Harpolc. Sunday morning worship service 9:45 a.m. Nuncry provid­ ed. Sunday evening “New Beginnings" starts al 5:15 with meal. 5:30 adult small group, youth group, kid* dub. 6:30 praise service. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon Thursday noon Senior Meal*. Men’s group 2nd and 4th Thursday* at 7 p.m. Christ's Quilter*. Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Coming in January, exploring spiritual gifts Bible study. Church website: coun­ try chapelume.org. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hasting* Pastor Dan Currie; Pastor Osborn. Minister of Music; Ryan White. Youth & Family; Dave Wood Sr.. Adult Mu.istrics 9:30 a.m. Sunday Scho.il for all age*; 10:45 a.m.. Morning Worship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6.30 p.m.. Awana. Sr. and Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Cail Church Office for information on MOPS. Praise & Motion Children's Choir. Ladies Bible Studies Sport* Ministries and Senior Luncheons. MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLICCHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E. Main Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor. Phone 795-9030. Sunday Maw 3:30 p.m. First Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m. First Friday Mass 6 p.m. Confessions 30 minute* before Mass. Rosars Prayer 30 minutes before Mass. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061 Reverend Mary Schippers DcMuntcr Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m • Sunday School 10:30 a.m ST. CY RIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday al 9: 30 a.m. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website: www. hopcum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church SecretaryTreasurer. Linda Cobb. Office hour*. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10: 45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; Son Shine Preschool l^r* 3 A 4); Tuesday. Thursday from 9-II39 am, I2.-W-230 pm; Wednesday 6 p.m. - Pioneers (meal served). Wednesday 6 p.m. - Jr. &. Sr. High Youth (meal served). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Mtg. SAINTS ANDREW A 241i McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service). 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion (each week), and Evening Prayer 6:00 p.m. (May-August). We have a weekly Wednesday 600 p.m. Even Prayer service and special Holy Day* »ervice* a* announced (please call the rectory for those lime*). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone num­ ber is 269-795-2370 and the recto­ ry number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/ andrewmatthias. We arc part of the Dkx-ese of (be Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville. MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children'* mini*try. youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M­ 66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise A Worship 10:30 a.m.. 600 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boy s A girl* ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasi* of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special" For information call 1-616­ 731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806 FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623­ 5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 am. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday eveningr- WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Summer School 9:30 am. and Wui*hip 10:30 a.m No summer Sunday School. Youth activities call for information. / This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescriptions” 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan . PRAHUEVUXE BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S M-43 Highway. Delton. Ml 49046 • 269-671-4193. Pastor. Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 am.; Worship Service 11 am.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m ; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m. ST. TIMOTHY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 9800 East BC Avenue. Richland. Ml 49083. Phone 269-629-9436. Eucharistic sen ice every Sunday . 9:30 am. “This is my body given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.’ (Luke 22:19 NIV). Come share in the weekly Holy­ Communion - accepting Christ and being united with Him. sur­ rendering our lives to Hun so that we may know His will jkI walk in Hi* ways. We are located in a wooded setting, north of Richland on BC Avenue, between M-43 and Gull Lake Drive. All baptised Christians are welcome to puticiGle in the Holy Eucharist We liese that Christianity is a faith of inclusion, not exclusion. Therefore, you don't have to be an Episcopalian - jur a believer. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E. State Rd. (Corner of State Rd. and Boltwood St across from Tom’s Market). Senior Pastor W* MATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Rd . Hasting*. Sunday School 9:45 am.; Church Service 10:45 am.; Fvening Worship 6 p.m. Praye. meeting ■ Thur*. 7 p.m. Mer’s bm3fa*l. 1st Sal. of the month. WMF ladies. 1st Tues. of the month. Our Motto: "The Bible, the whole Bible, and noth­ ing but the Bible " Pastor Rus Saner. Pastor * plume 945-9224. & Visitation. Dun Brail. Phone 269-94S4M2I Nuraery prw ded for all service*. Sundays: Worship services 8:45 and 11:0O am. Kids for Christ. 11.-00 am. Worship Service only for 3 A 4 yr. olds, A 5 yr-4th grade dismissed during announcements. Sunday School for all age* 10:00 am. with adult elective*. Sunday Evening Service and Small Groups 6:00 p.m. WtdneMlay Mid-Week. 6:30 p.m.: Adults; Sing N* Share. Pastor's Class. Youth. 6<h-12lh grades, and Faith Weaver Friends. 4 yrs. thru 5th grade Thursday: 9:30-11 am. Senior Adult Coffee Hour. Women's Ministry 7 p.m.. 2nd Thur, each muitth. Christmas Children’s Program, “Baby Jews We Love You,” and Cookie Fellowship. Saturday, Dec. 24th, 10:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Worship. Sunday. Dec. 25, 10:00 a.m. Christmas Morning Service. No Wed. Mid-week Dec. 21 & 28. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Street. Hastings. Phone 269-945-9414 Michael Thursday. Dec. 8 - 3:45 a.m. Clapper Kids; 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir. Saturday. Dec. 10 - 300 p.m. Hastings Women’s Club Church Tour. Sunday. Dec. II 8: 00 A 10:45 am. Holy Communion; 9:30 am. Sunday School; 12:15 p.m. Little Angels. Hying Dove*. God'* Children. Monday. Dec 12 - 6:30 p.m. Women of Faith. Tuesday. Dec. 13 1:00 p.m. Overeater* Anonymous. Wednesday. Dec. 14 - iO^M) am. Wordwatchers; 2:00 p.m. Healthy Families; 600 p.m. Advent Supper. 700 p.m. Evening Prajcr HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 Office Phone (269) 945­ 9574. Fax (269) 945-1961. Office hour* are Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.-Noon and 1:00-3:00 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m.-Noon. Sunday morning worship hours: 9:30 LIVE! Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshments. 11:00 Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday school classes at 8:15. 9: 30 and II am. Chancel Choir rehearsal i* Wednesday* at 7 p.m.. and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursday* at 6:30 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services - 9:00 a.m Traditional Worship Services; 10:00 a.m. Coffee Hour; 10:10 am. Sunday School - Preschool through Adult; 11:20 am. Contemporary Worship Services; 6:30 p.m. Middle High and Senior High Youth Group Meeting*. Nursery care i» provid­ ed for both service*, and dunng Sunday School! Visit u* online al www.fpcofh.org and our web log for sermons at http:// hasting*pre*byterian.blogspot, com' * , WOODLAND - D. LaUmne Barnum, age 90. of Woodland, passed away on Wednesday morning. November 30. 2005 at Pennock Hospital. LaVonne was bom in Woodland, on March 10. 1915, the daughter of August and Minnie (Brumbaugh) Geiger. She attended Lee Country School, west of WtxxJIand. and graduated from WtxxJIand High School. After attending Country Normal in Hastings, she completed her edu­ cation at Western Michigan University, obtaining a degree in elementary education. She taught in Sunfield. Freeport, and Lake Odessa, before retiring in 1977 from the Lakewood Public School System after 42 years of teaching. Many former Lake Odessa students will recall the many years she taught second grade at the West Elementary Building. LaVonne was a member of the former South Church of the Brethren in Woodland, and later belonged to the Woodbury United Brethren Church. LaVonne was also a Sunday School teacher for many years. In addition to teaching, her other interests included gardening, canning fruits and veg­ etables. quilting, and political events. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, raking care of her cats, and reading. LaVonne loved growing up on the family farm, and in later years liked to reminisce about blowing her Dad's steam engine's whistle as a young girl. There were many tales about her Dad’s threshing crew travel­ ing around the township harvesting the wheat for neighboring fanners. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Vivian, in 1994. Also preceding her in death were brothers (and sisters-inlaw) Carl (Doris) Wheeler, and Merle (Mabel) Wheeler, special nephew, Gary Ketchum; and great-niece, Kim (Smith) Sarver. LaVonne is survived by sister-in-law, Dorothy Barnum of Lake Odessa; nephews. Leroy (Helen) Wheeler of Pueblo West CO, Laverne (Babs) Wheeler of Chaska, MN, Don (Christy) Ketchum, David (Margy) Maklcy. and Jeff (Tammy) Ketchum, all of Woodland; nieces, Lorraine (David) Otto of Middleville. VaJpra(Robert) Boyden of Wayne, Georgia Ji# (LJD.) Smith of Freeport, and Lisa (Tom)Kukkq of Woodland; along with many other qcphcws, nieces, great­ nephews and great-nieces of whom she was very fond. The funeral service was held on Saturday. December 3, 2005 at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Commission on Aging, St. Jude's Children’s Hospital, or the Barry Community­ Hospice. I Frank J. uJenyn Ribble | GUN LAKE - Frank J. “Jerry” Ribble. age 59. of Gun Lake, passed away Tuesday. December 6,2005 at Laurels of Sandy Creek Nursing Home in Wayland where he had been for the past week. Frank was born in Grand Rapids, on December 3. 1945, the son of the late Robert and Shirley (Chase) Ribble. The family lived in Brownsville. Indiana, before he moved back to Michigan in 1963. Frank graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1966 and entered the United States Army in August of 1966 serving through 1972 in the Vietnam War during this time. After leaving the Army he worked for Hastings Manufacturing Co.. Delton Kellogg Schools and for the past 28 years worked in the maintenance department for the Hastings Area Schools before becoming ill. Frank is survived by his uncle, Dennis Chase of Hastings, his aunt Mildred Chase of Gun Lake, brothers. Art (Linda) Ribble of Gun Lake. Donald (Donna) Ribble of Gun Lake, and a sister Patricia (Mike) Quick of Delton, seven niece and nephews. Shawn (Sara) Ribble of Wayland. Matthew (Cassey) Ribble of Plainwell. Michele Shoemaker of gun Lake. Tammy (Mike) Bruce of Plainwell. Aaron Shoemaker of Wayland. John Ribble of Gun Lake and Joe (Stephanie) Ribble of Kalkaska. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Shirley, brothers Jack and Dennis, and sister Shirley Mae. A special friend Steve Arndt of Chase, can­ not be forgotten as the two thought of each other as brothers over the years. Steve’s mother and father Mr. and Mrs. Orin Arndt of Charlotte were very special people to Frank also. The family will receive friends and rela­ tives from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm on Thursday. December 8. 2005 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings with a military burial at Fort Custer National Cemetery on Friday. December 9. at 10:00 a.m. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. HASTINGS - Myrtle M. Cuddahee. age 67. of Hastings, died Friday. December 2, 2005 at her home. Mrs. Cuddahee was bom on February 19. 1938 in Hastings, the daughter of Elmer and Clara Belle (Struble) Apsey. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1956 from Hastings High School. She was married to E. John Cuddahee on August II, 1956. She was employed as secretary for the Stale of Michigan Men's Bowling Association for 10 years. Myrtle was a loving wife, mother, grand­ mother and sister. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, reading and traveling. Mrs. Cuddahee is survived by daughters. Brenda Gale Cuddahee of Hastings. Catherine Cuddahee of Hastings. Denise (Rick) Chamberlain of Hastings. Colleen (Frank) Moore of Hastings and Felicia Cuddahee of Hastings; sons. Brian (Brenda) Cuddahee of Hastings and Glendon Cuddahee of Hastings; five grandchildren. Ashley. Jeremy. Jessica. Andrew’, and Dy lan; brother. James (LohAnrt) Ajk'e’, (*of Woodland; and sister-in-law. Judy Tnuiwend of Bellevue Preceding her in death were her parents; husband. John on May 24. 2000; brother. Roland Apsey and brother-in-law. Harold Townsend. Services were held Tuesday. December 6. 2005 at Wren. Funeral Home with Pas*nr Steve Olmstead officiating. Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery. Honorary casket bearers were David Burkett. Michael Townsend, Mark White. Ron Aspey. Michael Limauro. and Larry Snyder. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or National Kidney Foundation. Arrangements arc being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wrenfuixral-home.com). Perry Holtz DELTON - Peny Holtz, of Hastings, age 79. passed away Tuesday. December 6. 2005. in Grand Rapids. Perry was bom October 12. 1926. in Kalamazoo; the son of George A. and Theresa (Walker) Holtz. A veteran serving his country in the Navy from 1944-1946. Perry married Ruth Nichols April 17. 1954. and she preceded him in death on May 4. 2002. For many years he was a carpenter and construction superintendant. Perry was very active in the Delton VFW Post 422, holding the position of Post Commander seven times and was presently chaplain. He was also very active in Delton Friends, the Delton Moose Lodge. Hickory Comers American Legion, and a member of the Board of Directors for Delton Area Senior Housing. An avid outdoors man. Perry enjoyed par­ ticipating in field trials with his bird dogs, fishing, bowling, and especially being with his friends and family. He is survived by his sons: Gary of Hastings. Gregory of Delton. Mark of Sturgis, daughters Perrilyn (Dave) Smithwick and Denise (Michael) Schinlcr. both of Sturgis, a brother: Robert Holtz of Reed City, sisters: Ila Kimes of Baldwin and Ruth Jantzi of Nebraska, his mother-in-law: Dorothy Bixler of Allegan, nine grandchil­ dren. eleven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews He was also precede J in death by his parents and a special friend Jewel Daniels. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 7. from 5-8:00 PM at the Williams - Gores Funeral Home. Delton, where funeral services will be conducted Friday. December 9. 2005. 11:30 AM. Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Interment Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions to VFW Post 422 will be appreciated. HASTINGS - Clara Keizer, age 89. of Hastings, passed away December 5. 2005 at Hastings Tendercare. Mrs. Keizer was bom on April 8. 1916 al Andykc. Netherlands, the daughter of John and Edith (Steinfort) DeBoer. She was raised in the Netherlands and attended Christian School in Hitzum. Friesland and graduated in 1930. then went on to attend a grade school as a seamstress. She was married to Albert Keizer on May 10. 1940. and came to the United Stales on April 23. 1949 and to Hastings in 1953 from Grand Rapids. Mrs. Keizer was employed as a dental assistant with her brother in the Netherlands, was homemaker and a tailor’s assistant with her husband in “Keizer Tailoring Service” for many years. She was a member of the Christian Reformed Church in the Netherlands and the Christian Reformed Church in Grand Rapids. She attended the First Baptist Church in Hastings. She enjoyed crocheting afghans as gifts for family and friends, reading, flower and strawberry gardening. Clara is survived by daughter Edith (Roderick) Ward of Hastings; son Bert (Darlene) Keizer of Hastings; 6 grandchil­ dren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Albert on October 2. 1983; and 8 brothers and sisters. Services will be held on Friday. December 9, 2005 at 2:00 pm at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Daniel L. Currie officiating. Burial will be at Rutland Township Cemetery. Arrangements made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funcr««home.com). Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings First Baptist Cl.crch Library fund. I Daniel R. Herzog DELTON - Daniel R. Herzog, age 58, of Delton, passed away Monday. December 5. 2005 at the University Of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor. Dan was bom on February 26. 1947 in Pontiac, the son of Waller and Gertrude (Flom) Herzog. He was a former employee of Cadillac Plastics and the Walmart in Plainwell. He was a volunteer fireman with the Pine Lake Fire Department, where he was a Captain. Dan was a jack of all trades, he loved to work and tinker in his pole bam. His greatest joy and love were his grand­ children, where he would often give them rides on a trailer, using his garden tractor. On July II. 1969 he married Mary Davis, who survives, other members of his family include children: Edward (Francis) Haynes, Michael (Laurie) Herzog. Sheila (Larry) Town. Barbie Weatherspoon. Ron Herzog, and Don (Lisa) Herzog, brothers: Richard (Brenda). Robert (Carrie). Roger (Debbie), and Gary (Doe) Herzog, sisters Deanna (Jerry) Barham and Mary (John) Smiley, grandchildren: Jim. Blake, and Chase Herzog. Kenny and Kathy Town. M.J.. and Matty Herzog. John and Erica Haynes, Jeanna. Sierra. and Dominique Weatherspoon. Molly Herzog and Tony Wilcox, several nieces and nephews, special friends. Ma Brown. Don and Lois Hammond. Ray Dunfield. Craig Hook, Tom and Marilyn Moon and Ricky and Claudia Chase. The family will receive visitors Saturday, December 10. 2005. 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at the WILL1AMS-GORES FUNERAL HOME. Delton, where a memorial service will be conducted at 1:00 pm. Pastor Jon Zondervan. officiating. Memorial contribu­ tions to the family will be appreciated. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Decamber 8. 2005 - Page 7 Maxine “Max” Hazel (Lemstra) _________ Telgenhof___________ GRAND RAPIDS - After courageously meeting the challenges of Alzheimers. eternal rest came on December J. 2005 to 88 year old Maxine “Max” Hazel (Lemstra) Telgenhof of St Mary’s Rehab and Health Center in Grand Rapids where she had been a resident for less than two years. We were blessed to have had Max in our live?. but most especially for these last ten years when, in spite of difficulties abounding due to the effects of Alzheimers, she became even more precious to us. Max was the best mother one could imagine always keeping her family, especially her children and their welfare first in her thoughts, closest to her heart and her reason for living and loving. During her young married life, she also found time and energy to be a “Foster Mom." In later years Max worked as a private secre­ tary for American Laundry in Grand Rapids and then as a secretary/dispatcher for Sonitrol Security in Ft. Meyers, Florida. Since 1980 she had been a retiree living in the Hastings area with her husband. Max was preceded in death by her parents. Jack and Hazel Lemstra; husband. Charles Telgenhof Jr.; sister. Margaret Ott; son. Jack Telgenhof; and granddaughter, Lisa Lowery. Max is survived by her daughter, Judith Telgenhof; son. Charles Telgenhof III, “adopted" daughter, Maria Krushelnitska; six grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. If desired please consider contributions to Alzheimers Association, Hospice of Michigan or St. Mary’s Rehab and Health Center A funeral mass was held Saturday, December 3, 2005 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Fr. Alfred J. Russell officiating and burial was at Dowling Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Floyd Jones HICKORY CORNERS - Floyd Jones, age 80. of Hickory Comers, went to meet his maker after a short illness on Monday. November 28. 2005. He was bom on May 4. 1925, in Hickory Comers, the son of Victor and Luella Jones. On May 30,1946, he married Betty Philley who survives. Floyd graduated from Kellogg Agriculture High School in 1943 and started his career as a dairy fanner. In 1970. he was outstanding young farmer in Barry County. He also drove school bus Floyd and Betty had eight children: John (Suzette) Jones, Dan (Kim) Jones, Faith (Mike) Todd, Tim Jones, all of Hickory Comers, Steve (Susan) Jones of Battle Creek and Paul (Sharon) Jones of Ada; sisters - Eva Phillips. Vera Newington of Florida, Lois Stiehm of Missouri and a brother Roland of Hickory Comers; twenty-five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Sons James and David preceded him in death. Services were held at the Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church on Thursday. December I at 11KX) am. Pastor Len Davis officiated. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church will be appreciated. Funeral arrangements made by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. I___ HAS!INGS - Steven L. Davis, age 64, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, December 6. 2005 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Campus in Grand Rapids. He was bom on October 21, 1941 in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Harold and Ella (Booth) Davis. He was raised in the Wichita area and attended schools there. Mr. Davis served in the U.S. Army from July 29. 1960 to July 17. 1963 and from June 14. 1967 until his honorable discharge on June 6. 1970. He was married to his wife Donna on April 22, 1966 and came to Hastings in 1970 fol­ lowing his military discharge. Mr. Davis was employed at Bradford­ White Corp, in Middleville for 30 years before his retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents. Steve is survived by wife Donna Davis of Hastings; son Jeffrey Davis of Hastings; brother Eric Davis of Kansas; brother James Davis of Texas; and half sister Marie Parker of Oregon. Services will be held 11:00 am on Saturday. December 10, 2005 at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Donald Brail offi­ ciating and military honors by Hastings American Legion Post #45. Burial will be at FL Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wrenfuneral-home.com). Memorial contributions may be made to Free Methodist Church Building fund. | Nancy Elaine Rowland DELTON - Scott A. Sempf. age 45. of Delton, died Sunday. December 4. 2005 at his residence. He was bom October 18, 1960 in Allegan, the son of Wilson and Joan (Weller) Sempf. Scon attended Hastings High School, he worked as a carpet layer for several years and was currently working for the past six years at Duncan Aviation in Battle Creek. He enjoyed golf, bowling and pool. He was preceded in death by his father. Wilson Sempf; a brother. Stan Sempf and a sister. Wendy Sempf. Scon is survived by his son. Truston Sempf of Sherwood; his mother. Joan (Ron) McComb of Dowling; brother. William (Connie) Sempf of Dowling; fiancee, Debbie Lowe of Delton; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services were held Wednesday. December 7, 2005 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Louis Weller offi­ ciating. Burial was at Ellis Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements were by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. celebrates 95th birthday Blom and Dawson wed Rebecca Joy Blom and Thomas J. Dawson were united in marriage on July 9 at Dimnent Memorial Chapel on the campus of Hope College in Holland, Michigan. Parents of the couple are John A. and Sharon Blom of Hudsonville and Ron and Mary Dawson of Hastings. Elizabeth Harper, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Kathy Domenico, sister of the groom; Megan Mulder, cousin of the bride; Amy Blacquiere, Kathryn Newenhouse, Erin Overmeyer. Elizabeth Van hecke, and Crystal VanHekken. friends of the bride. Best man was James Skidmore, of Hastings. Groomsmen were Jeff Domenico, brother-in-law of the groom; Jeffrey Shoup, cousin of the bride; Lewis Harper, brother-in­ law of the bride; Geoff Legg, Jamie McKee, Steve Sanders, and Dan Sched. friends of the groom. Flower girls were Hannah Harper, niece of the bride, Madeleine O'Donnell, and Linnca arid Bfifchna Write. al! cousins of the bride. Ronald and Sandba Mtaider. aunt and btfcle of the britJe, served ikWritster and mistress of ceremonies at the wedding* reception held at the Haworth Inn and Conference Center. The couple resides in Wyoming. Michigan. | LAKE ODESSA - Nancy Elaine Rowland, age 48, of Lake Odessa, died Saturday, December 3, 2005 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. j. .// She was bom November 8, 1957 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Gordon and Florence (Nagunst) Rosenberger. Nancy along with her mother Florence received their GED in 1977. She married Timothy E. Rowland October 27. 1986. Nancy was a collector of teddy bears, she also enjoyed baking and taking special care of her family. Surviving are her husband, Tim Rowland of Lake Odessa; children. Marjorie K. (Mike) Bates of Roy. Utah, Kimberly A. Row land. Amanda S. Rowland. Andrea I. Rowland, all of Lake Odessa; two grandchildren. Jason Bates and Jaden Manhart; mother. Florence Rosenberger, three brothers, Stephen (Dee) Rosenberger of Hastings. David (Janet) Rosenberger of Hastings and Gary Rosenberger of Nashville; several nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Tuesday. December 6. 2005 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings, Rev. Bobby Dyal officiat­ ing. Burial was at Woodland Memorial Park. Arrangements were by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Allen R. King, Wayland and Giny S. Stanfield, Wayland. Tirk Phillip Furman, Middleville and Tami Jo Johnson, Middleville. Joshua Lynn Mix, Hastings and Evelyn Jean Roscoe. Hastings. Randall Binkowski, Hastings and Tamara Jo Miller, Hastings. Dustin Charles Herbst. Hastings and Jody Lynn Kramer, Hastings. William Paul Andrus. Middleville and Christine Marie Thurman, Middleville. Wayion Lee Black, Middleville and Michele Lorraine Hudnall, Middleville. Kurt Douglas Smit, Delton and Stacey Elaine-Marie Haley, Delton. Look who is 95 December 10th and still tooting her own hom. Cards may be send to Edna Edwards. P.O. Box 62. Nashville, Ml 49073. Happy Birthday, your family. Gerald and Holly Felzke of Hastings and Terry and Judy Lancaster of Nashville wish to announce the engagement of their chil­ dren. Sindi Felzke and Brett Lancaster. A June wedding has been planned in Nashville and honeymoon in Hawaii to fol­ low. Moyers celebrated 50th weddmg anniversary Robertson and Baxter wed Lindsey Rae Robertson and Benjamin Paul Baxter were united in marriage onJtriy 2, 2005 at St. Rose Church. Parents of the cou­ ple are Jay and Rend Robertson of Middleville and Ron and Joette Baxter of Lincoln. Michigan. Matron of honor was Janine Smith, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Erin Robertson, sister of the bride; Whitney Robertson, sister of the bride; Alesse Cross, friend of the bride; Kate Baxter, sister of the groom; Jenny Moran, sister of the groom; and Brandie Ross, friend of the bride. Flowergirl was Sidney Tripp, daughter of Steve and Shannon Tripp. Best man was Jeff Baxter, brother of ihe grocm. Groomsmen were Ed Hachlik, friend of the groom; Mark Seymour, friend of the groo.a; Rob Joyce, friend of the groom; Mike Moran, brother-in-law of groom; Justin Buelich, friend of the groom: and Brian Gauthier, cousin of the groom. Ushers were Adam Smith, friend of the bride and groom and Jayme Swanson, cousin of the groom. Ringbearer was Cody Russell, son of Jodi and Terry Russell. After a honeymoon on Mackinac Island, the newlyweds now reside in Flushing. Former Barry County resident, Donn J. Moyer and his wife Nancy celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary recently in Tacoma. Washington. Moyer is the adopted son of the late Rev. Thomas and Elsie Moyer and lived in Cloverdale trom 1937-1948. Rev. Moyer is well remembered in Barry County as the pastor of the Cloverdale. North Maple Grove and South Maple Grove E.U.B. churches. He conducted services in all three churches every Sunday during WWII. In 1945. Mrs. Moyer passed away and in 1948, the Rev. and soi. Donn moved to Palmer. Alaska. Denn met Nancy Hargan in Anchorage. Alaska in the summer of 1955 and the two eloped to Kelso, Washington where they were urarried in the Presbyterian Church on 27 October 1955. Moyer has spent his professional life in various show business venues from circus, stage, radio, and television working as actor, musician, singer and more recently author. The Moyers spent many yeirs on the road and be and Nancy and four chilmen "a.tertained America”. Nancy and Donn wetted together every day for 45 years and though, now semi-retired, they continue to tra rel appearing at various western shows aid western film festivals where they sell and sign their books "CowPokes (En, CowBelles" and "Cowboy Cliffhangers*. The Moyers have four grown children and seven grandchildren and reside in Tacoma. The anniversary party was at the Hope Evangelical Church in Tacoma where they renewed their wedding vows. There were over 80 in attendance. Over the past few years Donn and Nancy have spent time in Barry County visiting with Harland and Nyla Nye and others in the area. zn us zc io t/our e ars G/)s will Scott A. Sempf _______ | Felzke-Lancaster Edna Edwards i . 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Sunfield and Clarksville provide many delivery people. Others come from Lake Odessa. Tons of food have been pur­ chased from Second Harvest in Grand Rapid* *! a very low cost. Their bounty comes from corporations and food vendors. The canned goods are sorted into boxes on Wednesday and Thursday, so many workers are needed those days. National Honor Society members work on Friday. Let's hope for good weather on Saturday, when the deliveries are made. Gifts had begun to arrive by the weekend. Those are age appro­ priate gifts purchased by church, members. On Friday night, Dec. 9. from 5:30 to 9 p.m.. there is to be a '‘Bethlehem Village 2005” on M-50 al the Michigan Dutch Bams location with several churches combining people and goods to represent many shops and the excitement of the nativity as it unfolds. The monthly flea market will be held on Friday and Saturday. Dec. 9 and 10. at the VFW Post on Tupper Lake Street, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. There will be tables for rent. This is sponsored by the VFW Auxiliary. The State Employees Retirement Association for Ionia and Montcalm coun­ ties will meet Wednesday, Dec. 21. at Room 304 at Ionia High School for dinner. Call 527-1825 for reservations. A program and business meeting will follow. There is to be a benefit bake sale at the Woodland Township Hall Saturday. Dec. 17. Also, a photographer will be on hand to take pictures of your pet and Santa. This is to benefit the Hoort family, whose daughter. Betsy, has been in critical care for several weeks at Ann Arbor, but earlier at Grand Rapids. The parents are Doctors Peg and Douglas Hoort DVM. Baked goods to be donated can be dropped off at the Odessa Township Hall Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. or at Woodland on Saturday morning. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet tonight (Thursday. Dec. 8) at the freight house for a show and tell program. Bring an item Christmas or not. Mrs. Matthew Scobey and baby Benjamin were guests of honor last Saturday at a baby shower in the lounge of Central UMC. Baby Benjamin was bom in November. H i s grandparents are Michael and Kathy Scobey of V'odder Road and Ron and Kay Wells of Sunfield. Helen Wait at Thomapple Manor is Benjamin's great-grandmother. Daniel and Cherith Goodemoot are the happy parents of Daena Elizabeth, bom Monday. Nov. 28 weighing 7 lbs. 12 oz. Her grandparents are Alan and Sharon Goodemoot of Woodland, James Steed of Grand Rapids. Huron and Dora Healy are her great-grandparents. Her sister is 2) months old. John and Darcy Scheldt of Marquette are parents of Quincy Renee, bom on Nov. 23. Health Line by Scott B. Brasseur, M.D. ■ ’ 1005 Wc<. Cre-’n Strep*, Eastings Michigan 49033 Telephone: 269 945 2419 Internal Medicine BLOOD CLOTS Are some blood clots in your leg dangerous while others are not so dangerous? Yes. When someone speaks of a "blood clot in the leg", they are usually making reference to something called a deep vein thrombosis or DVT. These put you at risk of a serious health problem called a pulmonary embolism. This happens when the blood clot in your leg breaks loose and travels to your lungs preventing you from getting oxygen effectively to your body. Clots that form in smaller veins in the leg under the surface of the skin, although they may be more painful, don’t usually put you at that same risk. If the clot is in a vein under the skin, it usually presents as a painful cord that may be red, hard, warm and tender. If it is in the deeper veins of your leg, your leg may swell in size and it may also be painful to walk. Others with clots in the deep veins may only notice the swelling without the pain. Blood clots form when the blood does not circulate properly. This can happen for a number of reasons such as inactivity of your legs. This may occur during long car or plane trips or if a person is confined to bed because of an illness or paralysis. In others, blood becomes more likely to clot because of increased clotting factors in the blood. Increased risk of blood clots can occur by taking birth control pills or hormone replacements and in certain types of cancers. Your doctor will suggest simple methods and medications to treat the blood clots that occur under the skin. For deep blood clots, your doctor will put you on blood-thinning medications that prevent the clot from growing so your body can catch up and dissolve the clot away over a period of 6 months to a year or more. Preventing a blood clot should be on your mind during long trips. If your trip will last longer than 6 hours, get up in the piano and walk in the cabin or get out of the car once every hour or so for a few minutes. If you cannot get up, at least try to move your feet frequently and maybe massage your legs to keep the blood moving. Scott Brasseur, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician for medical advice before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. ottann Grandmother Eunice Goodemoot made the trip north to be with the family which includes sister Sada and brother Drake. Her paternal grandmother is Lorraine Scheidt of Ionia. Alethians of Central UMC enjoyed dinner together at the Comer Landing in Ionia last Friday evening. They then attended the Lakewood High School musical “The Sound of Music. One unusual feature of the dinner was that lite surprise birthday cake in honor of Phylis Armstrong landed top side down on the carpet on its way to the table. The waitress, however, rose to the occasion, scooped it up intact and then served alter­ nate cake which was very tasty. This was f birthday Phylis says she will not forget. An educational sorority based in Ionia for women educators, working or retired, met for brunch on Saturday morning at the new freight house in Lake Odessa. Last week's Banner and this week's Lakewood News have given fine coverage to the Malcolm Baldridge award given to Sunny Fresh. The company, with its multi­ million dollar expansion, has an even greater impact on the skyline of the community. As one approaches from the north, the new building looms ahead. It towers over the Moe and Casarez houses on Jordan Lake Road. The flat roof is topped by a big circu­ lar device that looks like a turbine. This building is to the north and east of the exist­ ing building. Last week's Shoppers. Guide listed a real estate transfer from Margaret (Johnson) Moe to Sunny Fresh. This appears to be a strip off the north side of the Moe properly for a new driveway onto the north edge of the Sunny Fresh property. A new sign along the drive indicates that Dan Vos is the con­ tractor for the new part. The south and west edges along Bonanza Road am filled with hundreds of insulation panels waiting for the proper time to be installed. On Dec. 5. 1959. the Merton Garlock family moved into their new house on Johnson Street. The husband/father had been working on the house ever since school fin­ ished in June and had done some prelimi­ nary work earlier. Glendon Archer had already done all the concrete work on the basement and the footings. Soon afterward, the Yonkers, Brock and Can homes on the same block were built.Other houses on the street updated their siding. Some years later, following the death of Miss Gladys Johnson, her property was available for sale. This enabled the Fair Association to buy 11 acres, which gave the fair space for adding new buildings. A new home was put on the outlot onto Fourth Avenue which had been planned as a possible street. The acreage also provided space for Lake Manor and later Emerson Manor. In 1988, the space between the Manors became the site of the relocated depot. In 1987 the village erected a new water tower on the fairgrounds. There was no need for an alarm clock for late sleepers, since every morning at 7 a.m. sharp, the clanging of hammers would awake any neighbors as workmen drove rivets to secure the panels of the tower on the ground until all were finished and they could be moved by crane to take shape high in the air. The top floor of Lake Odessa Canning Company was removed once they no longer processed green peas. Then in 1976 workers spent months building the foundation for the new ReedJohnson Storage Company, a freezer plant which would be 40 feet high. The walls went up in January of 1977. The height made a backdrop for al) the houses on the 1306 block of Johnson Street, shutting off their sunset views, but also shutting pff their strong west winds. At some point Lake Odessa Machine Products expanded to the west, closing off the southmost block of Johnson Street. The village had purchased the north edge of the Gladys Johnson prop­ erty, so the street which was being used by eminent domain could be named Johnson Lane, a true street of the village. Another change has been the Counter Drain in 1996, which did much to relieve water problems in the neighborhood caused by runoff from farmland to the north and west and also from the Twin City property which had new buildings in their $4 million expansion at one point. A paved street, street lighting, new drainage and other improve­ ments have taken place. Five generations of the Cart family have lived on Johnson Street and four generations of the Yonkers family. Four generations of the Hobart Carpenter family have lived there also. George and Nadine Speas lived in four different houses and their children were bom during their residence in each house on the street. Time marches on! Tattle for friend Dear Annie: My husband and I are part of a small circle of friends. We've known one couple, 'Marge and Steve,' for about 10 years, and our children have grown up togeth­ er. We arc all in our late 30s. 1 happen to know that Marge is having an affair. Although I do not have any real proof, the source of my information is another female in this group who is an extremely close friend of Marge. I had my own suspi­ cions and confronted this mutual fnend, who confirmed my worst fears. Marge's husband is a very dear friend of mine, and a wonderful husband and father. 1 keep telling myself that eventually he will find out and 1 won't have to worry about it. but I continue to wonder if I am doing the right thing by keeping quiet. Although neither my husband nor I want to be involved, 1 feel as though 1 am dishonoring my male friend who is unaware of the true character of his wife. He adores her. and I don't think he would dream she could do this in a million years. We go out frequently on a social basis with Marge and Steve, and it makes me feel like Marge's accomplice. By the way. Marge is rather careless about her affair, and 1 suspect she wants to be found out. At the very least. Steve should figure it out soon enough on his own. # Am I doing the right thing by looking the other way, or do 1 have a moral obligation to tell Steve? - Moral Dilemma in Santa Clarita, Calif. Dear Dilemma: Normally, we don't advo­ cate messing in the 'affairs* of others. However, sexually transmitted diseases arc so rampant that Marge could be putting Steve at risk, and this makes it a health issue. You need to confront Marge with your informa­ tion. Encourage her to work things out with Steve, but let her know gallon to tell him whit's gntag pn if.fr n’t do it herself -- and soon/ Dental dilemma Dear Annie: I work for a dentist who goes to great lengths to make patients* visits as comfortable as possible. However, this same dentist ignores any infection-control proce­ dures in the office. Gioves with the tooth debris, saliva and blood from "Mrs. Jones' will be transferred tc 'Joey Smith's’ paper chart, the light switch, magazines, pens, etc., because he doesn’t remove his used gloves. He also does not follow proper guidelines with a facemask, which should cover his nose and m*'uth. Gloves, masks and safety glasses protect both the patient and the dentist, primarily from HIV and hepatitis, but also from the spread of cold and flu viruses. Please encour­ age your readers to observe their dentai staff and other health care providers. The American Dental Association has information on their website (ada.org). - Yucked Out in NW Ohio Dear Yucked Out: Thanks for the info. Have you told your employer how you feel? You cannot be the only one who is "yucked out.* and he could be losing patients because of his lax practices. Speak up. or report him to the ADA. Crystal speed kills Dear Annie: As a social worker. I appreci­ ate the strong messages in your column about drugs and alcohol. Today, crystal meth is an ever-growing evil that affects so many, especially children. People don't realize how addictive, volatile and poisonous this stuff is. Please encourage your readers to contact their local child abuse hotlines if they are aware of families who use or manufacture this home-wrecker. — J.K. in Kentucky Dear J.K.: Crystal meth has gained a great deal of notoriety lately, in part because it can be easily manufactured, is highly addictive and knows no class boundaries. Entire fami­ lies have been destroyed by this drug. Crystal meth is speed, folks, and speed kills. For help, try Crystal. Meth Anonymous (crystalmeth.org). Wary about weight Dear Annie: I am an athletic. 20-year-old guy. I have been dating 'Chelsea' for three years, and we always have had a pretty seri­ ous relationship. She is a beautiful girl and is the epitome of the perfect girlfriend in my eyes. When we started dating. Chelsea was fair­ ly thin, and I found her very attractive. In the past few years, however, she has gained at least 30 pounds. I find myself less attracted to her and feel really guilty about it. I don’t think her extra weight is worth jeopardizing our relationship, but I fear someday ending up like 'Bliss in Alaska,* who became addicted to pom when his wife gained a lot of weight. 1 know I'm not perfect, and I don't want to say anything to hurt Chelsea's feelings or self­ esteem. I'm pretty sure that the extra weight is a result of stress, but with a few more years of school ahead of her. I'm worried she will keep gaining. Is it a bad idea to bring this up? Is there any way to help her. or am I just being shallow and ought to suck it up? - Trouble in Paradise Dear Trouble: Chelsea know.; she has gained weight and is probab'y no happier about it than you arc. You arc showing great maturity by not making this the most impor­ tant aspect of your relationship. Weight gain is a really common problem when kids start college. It's a combination of stress, too much snack food and too little time to exercise. Can you get her to go jogging with you or work out at the school facilities? Tell her it will help reduce her stress levels and give you more time to spend together. If she won’t do this, leave it alone and concen­ trate on those qualities that make her special to you. Tinkling toddler Dear Annie: My daughter feels it is OK for brrr|g-momboMf«xi «t> run'aroundnaadiaperol for ^evmJjorinma aftariMs bath On het last visit, he urinated twice on the bed in my guest room. Also. I have wall-to-wall car­ peting. which is not ideal for mopping up Mter him. I don't mind the nudity, just the clean-up. My daughter thinks it is unreasonable of m? to find this upsetting and inappropriate while she it a guest in my home. 1 am at a loss as to hoc- to get through to her. She says 1 am too uptight." Any advice? - Grandma Dear Grandnc*: If your daughter wants to leave her son undiapercd at home, that's her business, but she should not be owing it at your house. Tell her she n»:<st show mere respect for you and your home. It *hc refuses, we suggest you hire a professional cleaning service and send her the bill. Weary witness Dear Annie: This is in response to The Lost One.' whose boyfriend hit her in front of their young children. She said she loved him and wanted to stay with him. When I was little, my father used to hit my mom in front of my brother and me. Sometimes, he beat her up to the point where she was lying on the floor. He. too. would promise never to do it again, but time and again he broke his promise. One evening. Dad was hitting her so bad, I couldn’t take it anymore, and I called 911. Even though my mom bailed him out the same day. he learned that we were not willing to lake any more of it. I was 6 at the time. That was 10 years ago, and I still can't forgive cither parent - my dad for the abuse, and my mom for taking it for so long. My advice is for 'Lost' to do something soon because in the long run. her children will be the ones most affected by if all. -- Still Hurting in Texas Dear Texas: You must have been a very brave child to call 911, and not all such stories end as well as yours. We hope your letter will wake up some of those parents who think they can handle an abuser. Thank you for reminding us that children who witness such violence also suffer terribly. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net. or write to: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190. Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and readfeatures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at M-ww-crrators.com. COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 8. 2005 - Page 9 Financial FOCUS WE to TIME A look down memory lane.. Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. Shores School District No. 10 Castleton Township, Barry County Time to Think About Year-end Tax Tips 1930-1931 By Joyce Weinbrechi The Shores School District No. 10 was located in Section 1 of Castleton Township. The one acre plot was pur­ chased from Marion Shores for $100 in 1892. The school was built to replace the Old Brick (Red Brick) School, which had deteriorated so badly that it was judged to be structurally unsafe. The Old Brick School had stood one mile north of the new school location, and was a fractional school with Woodland Township. The new school building was built by Oscar Sease at the cost of $625. The bell and the installation of the bell cost $24.75. George Davis painted the frame building for the sum of $25. The school desks cost the district $115. Shores School District No. 10 opened on SeptS . 1892. the same year in which the Old Brick had been closed. Etta Wotring was the first teacher. Others who taught there included Josie Williams, Mrs. Crites. Myrtle Smith, Ernest Densmore. Ray Smith and Lulu Alterton. In 1910 Grace Sheldon was the teacher. Ettle Clifford and Orpha Lehman were teachers at Shores. Bertha Huwe taught the school in 1912.1913 and 1914. John bowman taught in 1915 for $40 per month. Cecil Surine taught the 1915­ 1916 term. A new heating system was installed that year, costing $130 plus the installation fee of $ 12. The student body was made up of stu­ dents who had been in the Old Brick dis­ trict when it was closed in the spring. The students were assigned either to Shores or to the new school at Warnerville. Woodland Township, depending on where they lived. Nunes on the Shores School Roll Call included: Barnum. Guy. Shores. Dillenbeck. Wolf, Warner, Bass. Wotring. Garlinger, Pennington, Fox, Townsend, Phillips. Schofield. Oversmith. Franks and Ackley among others over the years. The Shores School District No. 10 con­ solidated with Woodland Township in 1923. The school building has been remodeled into a private residence at the comer of Clark Road (M-66) and Bayne Road. Shores School District *10 1931- 1932 - Jud Phillips, Floyd Dillenbeck. EJ. Rasey. 1932- 33 - Howard Steele, Floyd Dillenbeck. EJ. Rasey. 1933- 34 - Howard A. Steele. Charles Early. EJ. Rasey. 1934- 35 - Edward Steele. Charles Early, S.A. Baker. 1935- 36 - Howard Steele. Charles Early, S.A. Baker. 1937-38-39 - Floyd Dillenbeck. Charles Early, S.A. Baker. 1939-40-41 - Floyd Dillenbeck, Howard Steele. S.A. Baker. 1941-42-43-44-45-46 - Walter Furlong. Howard Steele. S.A. Baker. Teachers 1906- 1907 - Mary E. Landis 1907- 1908 - Glena A. Burton 1908- 1909 - John Bowman 1909- 1910 - John Bowman 1910- 1911 - Elton F. Clifford 1911- 1912-Orpha Lehman 1912- 1913 - Bertha Huwe 1913- 1914 - Bertha Huwe 1914- 1915 - Bertha Huwe 1915- 1916 -Cecil Surine 1916- 1917 - Gertrude Bizer 1917- 1918 - Gertrude Bizer 1918- 1919 - Florence E. Cook 1919- 1920 - Florence E. Cook 1920- 1921 - Wilma Blocher 1921- 1922 - Archie Patrick 1922- 1923 - Robert E. Schaibly 1923- 1924-Gladys Miller 1924- 1925-GladysMiller 1925- 1926 - Elma Gesler 1926- 1927 Marian Echtinaw 1927- 1928 Marian Echtinaw 1928- 1929 - Dora Baas 1929- 1930 - Dora Baas 1930- 1931 - Ruby Cogswell 1931- 1932-Mabel Keller 1932- 1933 - Mabel Keller 1933- 1934 - Mabel Keller 1934- 1935 - Mabel Keller 1935- 1936-Mary Smith 1936- 1937 - Mary Smith 1937- 1938 - Mary Smith 1938- 1939 - Mary Smith 1939- 1940-Mary Smith 1940- 1941 Flossie Allerding 1941- 1942 Claudine Matthews 1942- 1943 Lois Wickham 1943- 1944 - Eva Kalnbadt 1944- 1945 - Velma Demond 1945- 1946 - Velma Dimond 1946- 1947 - Closed. Stay informed on local events... Subscribe to The Now that it's December, you're proba­ bly busy with family gatherings and hol­ iday celebrations. Still, try to find some time to think about a non-holiday topic: taxes. You may have until April 17.2006, to file your taxes, but you only have until the end of the year to make some moves that could benefit your tax situation - so you'll need to take action soon. Here arc some suggestions to consider: ♦ Maximize your retirement account contributions. If you haven't "maxed out" on your 401 (k). see if your employer will allow you to make additional contribu­ tions before year-end. For 2005. you can contribute up to $14,000 (or $18,000 if you're over 50 years old). You typically fund your 401 (k) with pre-tax dollars, so, the more you contribute, the lower your taxable income. ♦ Donate appreciated securities to char­ ities - If you have stocks that have appre­ ciated greatly over the years, you might want to donate some shares to charitable organizations. Suppose, for instance, that you bought shares of XYZ stock for $250, and that they arc now worth $1,000. If you were to give these shares to a charitable group, and you are in the 28 percent tax bracket, you would get a $280 tax deduction, based on the shares' current market value. Furthermore, because you arc not selling the shares, you will avoid having to pay any capital gains taxes on your $750 profit. ♦ Sell your "losers" - Did any of your stocks lose value in 2005? If so, you may want to sell some of them to take the tax losses. If these losses exceeded your cap­ ital gains from selling appreciated stocks, you can deduct up to $3,000 (or $1,500 For married couples filing separately) against your other income, reducing the amount on which you must pay taxes. AridTf you lost more than $3,000, you can carry over tlie excess into subsequent years, o Consider buying "big-ticket" items now - If you are planning on buy­ ing a car. boat or other "big-ticket" item, you may want to do so before the end of the year. If the total sales tax is more than your state or local income taxes, you can choose to deduct any of these taxes on your 2005 federal tax return - but this is the last year in which this benefit will oe offered. * Defer income when possible - If you're self-employed, defer billing until late December. It you work for a compa­ ny. and you're scheduled to get a year-end bonus, see if you can put it off until January. • Delay exercising non-qualified stock options - You will be taxed on any non­ qualified stock options you exercise, so you may want to delay exercising them until next year. (Before you make this decision, though, you'll want to evaluate the price and prospects of the stock on which you hold an option. If you hold an option too long, you will eventually be forced to exercise it; if the stock price is down at that point, you might not make much of a profit ■ and, in a "worst-case" scenario, your option could become worthless.) If you are unsure about which of these suggestions may be appropriate for your individual situation, see your lax adviser. But don't wait too long - 2006 will be here before you know it. This entire site Copyright O 2005 Edward Jones ( Know Your Legislators: U.S Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat. 7C2 Hart Senate Office Building. Washington. D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin. Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington, D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building, Room 134. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormeia. regional rep­ resentative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington, D C. 20515-2203, phone (202J 225-3831. lax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information Urie lor Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm. Democrat. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz. Republican. 24th District (All of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. 805 Famum Building. P.O. Box 3006, Lansing. Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirtthoizSseritee.mlthigan.gov State Representative Gary NaweiL Republican, «Rh DisWot (A» of Barry County). Michigan House of Represents, res. 351 Capitol. Lansing. Mteh 48909, phone (517) 373-0642. . Pledging to be Your Healthcare Partner Our Pledge of Service To You Each and every Pennock employee and volunteer has taken a pledge to be your partner in personal, professional and progressive care. This means we pledge to treat you with courtesy, respect, professionalism and compassion while providing the most state-of-the-art healthcare in the finest possible facility. 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Defauft having been made In the terms and con­ ations of a certain mortgage which was made on the 19th day of February. 2004. by SHAWN WAG­ NER and TREINA WAGNER, a married cr.'jpte. as Mortgagor to PLAINWELL COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (now known as Frst Community Federal Credit Union), a credit union organized and existing under the laws of the United States, as Mortgagee, and recorded on the 4th day of March, 2004. in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County and State of Michigan as Document No. 1123184, on which inortgage there is claimed to be duo and unpaid on the date hereof $110,594 10 principal and interest at 6.9% per annum, and the power of sate in said mortgage contained having become operative by reason of such default. Notice is hereby given that on the 29th day of December, 2005. at one o'clock in the afternoon at toe east doors of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings. State of Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there win be offered for sate and sold to the highest bidder at public auction or vendue the premises hereinafter described, for the purpose of satisfying the a«nuur.t due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with interest to date of sate and legal costs and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law. and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its interest in the premises, which premises are described as situate in the Township of Prainevrfte, County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described as follows, to-wit: BEGINNING AT A POINT FOUND BY COM­ MENCING AT THE WEST IM POST OF SECTION 33. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. RUN­ NING THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 52 45' EAST 1318.9 FEET ON THE 1/4 LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 06-25* WEST 1378.23 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 43-03’ EAST 330 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 06'25’ EAST 1377 30 FEET TO SAID 1M LINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 5245’ WEST 330 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC IN AND TO THE SOUTH 33 FEET THEREOF. FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES THE NORTH 50 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL BEGINNING AT A POINT FOUND BY COMMENCING AT THE WEST QUAR­ TER POST OF SECTION 33. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. AND RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 5245’ EAST 988.9 FEET. ON THE QUARTER LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREE 06-25’ WEST. 1379 16 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 42TXT EAST 330 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 06-25’ EAST 1378.23 FEET TO SAID QUARTER LINE: THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 52*45’ WEST 330 FEET TO BEGINNING The period of redemption wW be one year from rUHa of sate. Dated November 14. 2005 PLAINWELL COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (now known as Flrat Community Federal Credit Umon) Robert C. Engles, one of its. attorneys LEWIS REED & ALLEN PC. 138 E. Michigan. Suite 800 Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 Telephone: 289-388-7600 8 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew J. Milanowski. a married man and Lisa A Milanowski. hts wfe. original mortgagor(s). to MMS Mortgage Services. Lid , Mortgagee, dated April 21. 2003. and recorded on April 28. 2003 in instrument 1102817, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Washington Mutual Bank. FA as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum o< Eignty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Eight And 887100 Dollars ($83,448.88). including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the powjr of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute tn such <??se made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given chat said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on December 15. 2005 Said premises are situated m Village of Freeport. Barrv County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 and the East 25 feet of Lot 2, Block 4. Samuel Roush's Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats, or Page 28. also that part of the fomer Pere Marquette Railroad Right-of-Way described as Beginning al the intersection of the South line of Lot 1 of said Block 4 and the Easterly line of said railroad right-of-way; thence Northwesterly along said Easterly right-of-way to the West kne of the East 25 feet of Lot 2; thence South along the Southerly extension of said 1; thence East to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date ol such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: November 17. 2005 For more information, please call: FC R 248.593.1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Washington Mutual Bank fka Washington Mutual Bank. FA 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4048565F02 SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING NOVEMBER 9, 2006 - 7:30 PM Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Lyons. Lae. Rogers. Hawthorne. Flint. Greenfield and Carr and two guests. Approved agenda as presented by voice vote. Minutes of the October 12. 2005 Regular Board Meeting approved. Vouchers and payroll approved tor payment. Treasurer's report for October accepted by voice vote. Public Hearing for 2006 Budget was held Adopted Resolution #2005-44, Joint Planning Agreement by roll call vote Adopted Resolution #2005-45, Request for Proposals by roll call vote. Approved to hire Zoning Administrator by roll call vote. Meeting adjourned at 1051 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Robin Hawthorne. Clerk Attested to by. Jim Carr, Supervisor RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of tht Charter Township of Rutland will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 13,2005, at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan, commencing at 7:30 p.m. as required under the provisions of the Township Zoning Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed item to be considered at this public hearing include the following, in summary: 1. Charlotte Mohler is requesting a Special Use Permit for a home occupation (counseling) at her residence located at 3487 Heath Road. Hastings. This property, Parcel #08-13-015-001-10 is currently zoned RE, Rural Estate Residential District. Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance Section 104.703 requires a Special Use Permit for this request. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Application for Special Use along with the Zoning Ordinance, Zoning Map, Land Use Plan, and Land Use Plan Map of the Township may be examined at the Township Hall at any time during regular busi­ ness hours on any day except public and legal holidays from and after the publication of this Notice and until and including the day of this public hearing and may further be examined at the public hearing to determine the exact nature of the aforemen­ tioned matters. You are invited to attend this hearing. If you are unable to attend, written com­ ments may be submitted in lieu of a personal appearance by writing to the Township Clerk at the Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings. Ml 49058, at any time up to the date of the hearing and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said public hearing. The notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72a(2)(3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materi­ als being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township by writing or calling the Township. All interested persons are invited to be present for comments and suggestions at this public hearing. Robin J. Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 Telephone: (269) 948-2194 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Trite sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount tondef ed at sate, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by George J Stevens and Monique H Stevens, husband and wife, onginal mortgagor(s). to Amenquest Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated June 27. 2003. and recorded on July 10, 2003 in instrument 1108196, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Franklin Credit Management Corporation as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Seven And 94/100 Dollars ($122,157.94), including interest at 9.8% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in sate mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice ts hereby given that sate mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premise, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on December 22. 2005 Sate premises are situated in City ol Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 18 and the North 19 Feet of Lot 17 of Supervisor Glassglow to the City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 3. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: November 24. 2005 For more information, please call: FC D 248 593 1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Franklin Credit Management Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #070365F01 cw.no Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO C OLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMAT1ON WE OBTAPi WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the ’ Wd amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Cheryl Wertman, unrr aiied, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, taeff April 18.' 2004, hnrf recorded on June 4.2804 to instrument 1128761. In Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ona Hundred Eighteen Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Six And 82/100 Dollars ($118,336.82), including interest at 8.5% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that sate mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on January 5. 2006 Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a Point in the North and South 1/4 Une of Section 16. Town 1 North, Range 8 West and 28 Chains and 9 Links North 00 Degrees 20 Feet West from the South 1/4 Post Thereof: Thence South 86 Degrees East 3 Chains 83 Links: Thence South 35 Degrees 10 Feet East 4 Chains and 70 Links to the Lake: Thence South 02 Degrees 30 Feet West 4 Chains and 52 Links: Thence West 08 Chains 21 Links: Thence North 22 Degrees 15 Feet East 5 Chains and 6 and 1/4 Links: Thence North 00 Degrees 20 Feet East 4 Chains and No Links to the place of Beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale Dated: December 8. 2005 For more information, please call. FC X 248.593 1302 Trott 8. Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File F075893F01 Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. is a debt col­ lector and we are attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that pur­ pose MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by VICKY L WORDEN. A SINGLE PERSON to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER AND LENDERS SUC­ CESSORS AND ASSIGNS: LENDER IS WASHTE­ NAW MORTGAGE COMPANY . Mortgagee, dated September 06. 2002. and recorded on September 11. 2002 . as Instrument No 1087259. in BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred eighteen thousand two hun­ dred twenty six and 55/100 Dollars ($118,226 55), including interest al 6.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in sate mortgage and the statute m such case made and piovteed. notice ts hereby given that sate mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the At Barry County Courthouse, Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 PM on January 05, 2006 Sate premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as LOTS 2 AND 22 OF THE PLAT OF NORTHBAY. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS ON PAGE 32 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date oi such sate, unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate DATED: November 29. 2005 Robert A Tremam & Associates P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 ATTORNEY FOR: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRA­ TION SYSTEMS AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER AND LENDERS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS; LENDER IS WASHTENAW MORTGAGE COMPA­ NY Mortgagee For Moro Information Call: (248) 540-7701ASAP735898 12/08/2005. 12/15/2005. 12/22/2005 12/29/2005 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be resci nded by the foreclosing mortgagee, tn that event your damages, If any, shaii be Umttad solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, pius Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made n the conditions of a mortgage made by Myrna Knapp, a single woman, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, toe., as nominee for tender and lender's successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated July 9. 2003. and recorded on July 28. 2003 in instrument 110955. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Fifteen And 96/100 Dottws ($162,215.96), including interest at 9.555% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1.00 PM. on January 5. 2006. Said premises are situated in Township of Prairevilte, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: LOTS 25. 26. AND 27 AND THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 28 OF FIRST ADDITION TO ARNOLDS PLAT. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. BEING A PART OF SECTION 36. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. PARAJRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. TOGETHER WITH A 20 FOOT EASEMENT FROM THE SOUTH EDGE OF LOT 8 OF ARNOLD'S PLOT IN LITTLE LONG LAKE WHICH IS AN EASEMENT APPERTENANT TO THE ABOVE NAMED PROPERTY. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3. PAGE 28 OF PLATS. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with MCLA 8003241a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sate. Dated : December 1.2005 For more intonnation, ptease call: FC S 248 593 1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4074232F01 STATE OF MfCHIGAN IN THE ORCUTT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY HON. JAMES FISHER ORDER CASE NO. 08400619 CK-F WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Tbte sate may be resci: toed by the foreclosing mortgages in that r/arrt, your damages. H any, ahaN ba limited eutely to the return of the bid amount tendered MORTGAGE SALE uZtaUThM bMn m the conditions of a mortgage made by Carle E Schwander and Alice M. Schwander Husband and wife, onginal mortgagor(s), to Hamilton Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated March 26. 2004. and recorded on April 8. 2004 in instrument 1124968. in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutscne Bank National Trust Company. Trustee as assignee by an assignment. <<n which mortgage there « claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Seven And 66/100 Doners ($122,377.86), inducting merest at 8.05% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premceep, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 100 PM. on January 5, 2006. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 23. Old Farm Village No. 2. part of the Southeast 1/4 and the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1. Town 3 north. Range 10 West, Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan as recorded to Uber 6 of plats. Page 34 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated. December 8.2005 For more information. please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott A Trott, PC. Attorneys For Servicer 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Btogham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File F075520F01 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm Is a debt collector attempting to ooffact a debt. Any Information obtained wM be used for this purpose. W you are In ths Military, pissss contact our offlcs st the num­ ber Rated below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default hss bssn msds In the conations of n certain mortgage made by: Michael J. Carson and Emma Carson, husband and wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc., JAMES GRUBKA and LINDA GRUBKA, ROY KERBS and JANET as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, a Delaware Corporation Mortgagee, dated November 28, 2003 KERBS LIVING TRUST U/D 6/6/96 JAMES McGOVERN and ELAINE McGOVERN and LUCAS PENDER KOHLER ... Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeuro Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION and recorded December 5. 2003 in instrument # 1118891 Bany County Records. Mtehigan on - . - DAVID VAN DUESEN and GRETCHEN VAN DUESEN. which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Five Dollars and Eight Cents ($172.96606) including interest 6.66% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wN Defendants JAMES L JUHNKE (P24416) Attorney for Plaintiffs 635 Goidan Avenue Baffle Creek. Ml 49015 Telephone: (269) 963-1441 ORDER OF PUBLICATION ORDER TO ANSWER At a session of said Court held in the Circuit Courtroom in the City of Hastings, Michigan, on this 1st day of December, 2005. PRESENT: HON JAMES FISHER. CIRCUIT JUDGE. On the 4th day of October, 2005 an action was filed by Plaintiffs agamsl DAVID VAN DUESEN and GRETCHEN VAN DUESEN. their heirs, successors and assigns in this Court to clear title to certain real prnoerty described as: Ak’ that certain piece or parcel of land situate and being in the Township of Barry, County of Barry and State Ol Michigan, and described as follows: to-wit: The South part of the West one-half (1/2) of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section Twentytwo (22) Town One (1) North. Range Nine (9) West, containing Forty-nine and one half (491/2) acres of land. Also granting to second party an easement for driveway purposes over the Northerly Sixteen (16) feet of the East one haff (1/2) at the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section Twenty-two (22) Town One (1) North. Range Nine (9) West, leading from the highway known as the County North and South Road to the property hereby conveyed, intending to grant to party of the sec­ ond part, his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, at all times forever hereafter the free ingress, egress and regress into, along and upon that portion of the property of the parties of the first part herein described from said highway to the property herein conveyed. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendants. DAVID VAN DUESEN and GRETCHEN VAN DUESEN, their heirs, successors or assigns shall answer to take such other action as may be permit­ ted by law on or before the 24 day of January. 2006. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this Order shall be published in the Hastings Banner for tour (4) consecutive weeks. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that a copy of the Summons and Complaint be mailed by ordinary mail, to the last known address of Defendants which is P.O. Box 8. Hickory Comers, Michigan 49060. James H. Fisher. Circuit Judge JAMES L JUHNKE (P24416) Attorney for Plaintiffs tx. toreefosad by a sate of the mortgaged premisos, or acme part of them, al pubic vendue, al the Barry Courxv Courthouse m Hastings. Mi al 1:00PM. on Thuradcy. January 5.2006. Ceid premises are situated in Township of ThomAopte. Barry County, Michigan, and are Part of tho Couthvest one quarter of Section 11, Town 4 North. Rarvje 10 West, described as: Commencing at tho Soufh one quarter of Section 11; thence South 90 octrees ou n£?«tes 00 sec­ onds West 1319.03 feet «Jong ths South line of Section 11; thence North 00 degrees 46 minutes 40 seconds West 233.46 feet; thence Nort.i 13 degrees 34 minutes 20 seconds East 385.63 feet along the centerline of Whitneyvitie Road to the point of beginning of this description; continue thence North 13 degrees 34 minutes 20 seconds East 256.70 feet along the centerline of Whtineyvitie Road; (100 feet wide) thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 200.00 fest; thence South 13 degrees 34 minutes 20 seconds; West 287.63 feet; thence North 81 degrees 09 miv utes 00 seconds West 195.07 feet to the port c< beginning. Subject to a 50 foot wide easement tor Whrtneyvilte Read as recorded to Uber 151 a Deeds on Page 244 Commonly known as 6240 North WhMneyvtte, MiddlevMe Ml 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated DECEMBER 4. 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc . as nominee tor lender and lender's successors and/or assigns Mortgagee Attorneys Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South BNd. Suite 100 Rochester Hitis. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 -------- NOTICE--------The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration office. 3rd floor of the Courthouse. 220 W. State St.. Hastings; 269-945-1284. and must be returned no later than 5:00PM on December 19. 2005 -"“"I �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 8. 2005 - Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARYDUTY MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Rick E Argo Sr and Sherry Argo, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., mortgagee, dated December 30. 2003 and recorded January 9. 2004 in Instrument Number 1120458. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Five and 45/100 Dollars (Si 14.135.45) including interest at the rate of 8.25% per annum Under the power of sale contained in tfie mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on December 22. 2005. The premises are located in the Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 247 and 248. Algonquin Lake Resort Properties Unit #2. Rutland Township. Barry County. Mchioan. as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats. Page 63 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property ts deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower In that event, your damages, if any. are limited sotety to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: November 24. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. As MortgageeP.O. Box 5041 Troy. Mi 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 207 3896 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by David A Kuzava of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to First Financial Bank. NA successor by merger to Sand Rtege Bank dated the 15th day of October. A.D. 2003. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 21st day of October. AD 2003. m Instrument No. 1115998 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date ol this notice, lor principal and interest, the sum of $143,325.78 (One hundred Forty Three thousand. Three hundred Twenty Five dollars apd Seventy Eight cents) mdudmg interest there on at 5 37% (five point three seven) percent per annum. . .’ And no suit proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power o' sate contained In said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on . the 15th day of December. A D., 2005, at 1 00 o'clock said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate at public auction, to the high­ est bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hastings. Ml. Barry County. Michigan, of the prem­ ises described tn said mortgage. Which said prem­ ises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Cartton, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: That part of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 21. Town 4 North. Range 8 West, desenbed as: Commencing at the South one-quarter comer of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes East 1993 76 feet along the West Ime of said Southeast one-quarter to tne place of beginning, thence North 00 degrees CO minutes 00 seconds East 577 50 feet along the said West kne; thence North 89 degrees 34 minutes 12 seconds East 250.00 feet along the South line of the North 66 feet of said Southeast one-quarter; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 424.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 34 minutes 13 seconds West 68.50 feet (assessed as 68.00 feet); thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 153.50 feet (assessed as 153.00 feat); thence South 89 degrees 34 minutes 12 seconds West 181.50 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to highway right of way for Barber Road Commonly known as 4442 Barber Rd. Tax ID: 08-040-021-425-100-04 The redemption period Shan be one year from the dale of such sate Dated: November 10. 2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO . L.P.A. Darnel E. Best. (P-58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weltman. Weinberg & Reis Co.. LP.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive. Suite 200-S Troy. Michigan 48084 WWR4O4556127 Pub: 11/10-12/8 okzwm By: J Stocks J Bonds J Mutual Funds J lRAs JCDs . Mark D. Christensen, AAMS 421W. Woodlawn Am. Harilno. Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 or toll free (800) 288-5220 www.edwardjonet.com Edwardjones Mm» rec ; Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEB?. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE HI ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Ray Hom and Mary B. Horn, husband and wtfe, onginal mort­ gagors), to Paul A. Getzm & Lynn M. Getzm DBA West Michigan Financial Services. Mortgagee, dated August 5. 2002. and recorded on August 19. 2002 in instrument 1085842. and modified by Affidavit or Order recorded on Apnl 19. 2004 tn instrument 1126016. and assigned by mesne assignments to Washington Mutual Bank. FA as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Eight And 41/100 Dollars (*139.938 41), including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pan of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings at 1:00 PM. on January 5 2006 Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel A: Thai part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 29. Town 1 North. Range 8 West described as Commencing at the East 1/4 Post of said Section; thence North 88 degrees 44 minutes 23 seconds West on the East and West 1/4 bne. 1159 .11 teat to the Place o’ beginning of this desenption; thence continuing North 88 degrees 44 minutes 23 sec­ onds West on said 1/4 line. 190.90 feet; thence North 0 degrees 48 minutes 41 seconds East par­ allel to the North and Sou’h 1/4 bne of said Section. 297.00 feet, thence South 88 degrees 44 minutes 23 seconds East parallel to the East and W^st 1/4 line; 190.90 feet; thence South 0 degrees 48 min­ utes 41 seconds West 297.00 feet to the place of beginning, subject to Highway nght of way over that part of the above desenbed description tying within the nght of way of Hickory Road. Also: Commencing at the East 1/4 post of Section 29. Town 1 North. Range 8 West; thence North 88 degrees 44 minutes 23 seconc'-j West along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section; 1554.3 feet to place of beginng ot this description: thence North 00 degrees 48 minutes 41 seconds East parallel to the North and South 1/4 line of said Section. 297 00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 44 Minutes 23 seconds East parallel to said East and West 1/4 line . 215.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 48 minutes 41 seconds West to said East and West 1/4 bne 297.00 feet, thence North 88 degrees 44 minutes 23 seconds We*. along said East and West 1/4 line. 215.00 feet to the place of beginng. Subject to Highway Right of Way over that part of the above description tying within Hickory Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from, the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: November 24, 2005 For more information, please call: FC R 248 593 1305 Trod A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Washington Mutual Bank, f/k/a Washington Mutual Bank. FA. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #021043F02 ommmj THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph V. Samson, a married man. Io Ameriquest Mortgage Company, mort­ gagee. dated April 21. 2004 and recorded June 4. 2004 in Instrument Number 1128776. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc. Asset Backed Pass Through Certificates. Senes 2004-IA1 under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of September 1. 2004, Without Recourse by assign­ ment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Seven and 10/100 Dollars ($96,667. 10) including interest at the rate of 6.60% per annum Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the Slate of Michigan, Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DE3T COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed aototy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Carl S Zurhorsl. a married man. onginal mortgagors), to Amenfirst Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated Apnl 30. 2003. and recorded on May 2. 2003 in instrument 1103289, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Thirteen And 41/100 Dollars ($96,913 41), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1.60 PM. on December 15. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Prairevilte, Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: The South 6 rods of the North 64 rods of the East one-half of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 17. Town 1 North, Range 10 West.. EXCEPT; Commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 17. Town 1 North. Range 10 West; thence South 01 degrees 12 minutes 48 seconds East along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 17 a distance of 957.00 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West parallel with the North line of said Section 17 a distance of 372.50 feet Io the true place of beginning, and run­ ning thence South 01 degrees 12 minutes 48 sec­ onds East parallel with said North and South 1/4 line 25.00 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West parallel with said North Section line 190.00 feet; thence North 01 degiees 12 min­ utes 48 seconds West 25.00 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 190.00 feet to the place of beginning, ALSO commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 17. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, thence South 01 degrees 12 minutes 48 seconds East along the North and South 1/4 line ot said Section 17 a distance of 957.00 teet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West par­ allel with the North line of said Section 17 a dis­ tance of 562.5 feet to the true place of beginning and running thence North 01 degrees 12 minutes 48 seconds West parallel with said North and South 1/4 line 6.27 feet, thence North 90 degrees 00 min­ utes 00 seconds West parallel with said North Section hne 757.5 feet, more or less, to the West line of the East 1/2 of the Northwest *'4 of said Section 17. thence Southerly along said Wost line 6.27 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 757.5 feet to the place of beginning The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sa>e. unless determined aban­ doned in accordance vetb MCLA 600.3241 a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: November 17. 2005 For more information, ptease call: FC S 248 593.1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Chase Home Finance LLC successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File #034871F02 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMABON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee, in that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bird amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Patnaa D. Hudson, a Single Woman. original mortgagbr(s). to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. Mortgagee, dated April 15, 2004, and recorded on April 21. 2004 in instrument 1126145. in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fourteen Thousand Seven Hundred Thirteen and 40/100 Dollars ($14,713 40). including interest at 7.625% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Court I louse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on December 15. 2005. The premises are located in the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and are vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiH described as: Lot 52. Oakwood Shores No 2. part of the Southeast one-quarter. Section 7. Town 3 North, Range 10 West. Yankee Spnngs Township. Barry Count/, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats at Page 79 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL described as; A parcel of land in the SOUTHWEST PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower, in that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate Dated November 17. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hastings at 1 .-00 p.m. on December 22. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County. Michigan, and 1/4 of Section 8. Town 1 NORTH. Range 10 WEST. Township of Prairieville. Barry County, Michigan, desenbed as follow Beginning at a point 28 rods 6 feet West of center of the Southwest fractional 1/4 of said Section 8. the same being 28 rods 6 feet West of center of the highway, thence North 55 feet; thence West 144 feet 9 inches: thence North 55 degrees 10 minutes West 254 feet to the Pine Lake, thence Southwesterly along Pine Lake to a point in the Northeast comer of Lot 9 of Buckley Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof; thence South 37 degrees 57 minutes East 102.15 feet to the 1/8 line, thence East on said 1/8 line to said point ol beginning The redemption pe.iod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days Company, as Trustee of Ameriquest Mortgage Secunties Inc Asset Backed Pass Through Certificates Senes 2004-IA1 under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of September 1. from the date of such sale Dated: November 24. 2005 2004, Without Recourse . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 214.2573 Trot! A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For countrywide Home Loans, Inc. For more information, please call FC X 248 593 1302 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 0***40 are Fite #072656F01 NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY; Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a pubic hearing lor the following Special Use Permits Case Number SP-27-2005 Jeanette Noel. Location: 11693 M-37 Hwy. in Section 9 of Johnstown Twp. Purpose: Requesting a special use permit for a home occupation (i.e. beauty salon) tn the AR zon­ ing district MEETING DATE: December 19. 2005. TIME: 7M p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts & Law Building at 206 West Court St.. Hastings. Michigan. Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the day of the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or m writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 948-4820 The special use appication(s) is/are available for pubic inspection at the Berry County Planning Office. 220 West State Street. Hestlngs, Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday Please call the Planning Office at (269) 945­ 1290 for further information The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materi­ als being considered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/heanng upon ter. (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-1284 Debbie S Smith. Barry County Clerk wm™ PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by; Alan E. Orseske a married man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., ("MFRS"). solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns GMAC Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 28. 2003. and recorded on October 10. 2003 m Document No 1115342. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THIR­ TY ONE AND 82/100 DOLLARS ($70,331.82), including interest at 6.50% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m sum. case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ot the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Michigan al 1W o'clock p.m.. on. January 5. 2006. . . . „ ( « Said Premises are situated in Qty of Dafrjr. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southwest one-quarter c( Section 5. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, describee as: A parcel of land in the Southwest one-quarter of Section 5. Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commenc-ng at a point 4o.5 rods East ol the Northwest comer of the Southwest one-quarter of said Section 5. for the place of beginning, thence South 10 rods, thence East 4 rods, thence North 10 rods, thence West 4 rods along the middle of high­ way to place of beginning. Also commencing at a point 46.5 rods East and 10 rods South of the Northwest comer of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 5 for place ol beginning; thence South 20 rods, thence East 4 rods, thence North 20 rods, thence West 4 rods to the place of beginning. TAX ID NO 08-03-005-008-00 The Redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated November 28. 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . CMERS"). solely as nominee lor Lender and Lender 's successors and assigns GMAC Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 23100 Providence Drive. Suite 450 Southfield. Michigan 48075 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS This sale may ba rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In ths: event, your damages, if any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Sandra K Hook, an unmarried woman, and Robert J Taylor an unmarried man and Kon D Armour, an unmar­ ried woman, original mortgagor(s). to Union Federal Bank of Indmnapotes. Mortgagee dated March 10. 2003, and recorded on March 11, 2003 in instrument 1099291. tn Barry county records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-Four And 06/100 Dollars ($116,974 06). including interest at 6 625% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice ts hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubbe vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on January 5. 20C6 Said premises are situated m Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. EXCEPT THE NORTH 657 FEET THEREOF AND EXCEPT THE WEST 100 FEET OF THE SOUTH 165 FEET OF THE SOUTH WEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 26 AND EXCEPTING THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26 LYING EASTERLY OF A LINE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT OF THE SOUTH 1 /8 LINE OF SAID SECTION 26. DISTANT EAST 755 FEET FROM THE NORTHWEST COR­ NER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 26: THENCE SOUTH 390 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY 187 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LAND OWNED BY LEO J RESZUTKO AND WIFE THENCF SOUTH 45 DEGREES WEST 277 FEET THENCE EAST 40 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PAR ALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 26 TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 26 AND THE POINT OF END­ ING TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS OF INGRESS AND EGRESS IN EASEMENT A. AS HERE­ INAFTER DESCRIBED RESERVING AN EASE MENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER THE NORTH 16 5 FEET OF ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL. SAID EASE­ MENT BEING RESERERVED BY FIRST PARTY FOR SO LONG AS FIRST PARTY OWNS A PAR­ CEL OF LAND TO THE EAST OF THIS PARCEL EASEMENT A. A STRIP OF LAND 33 FEET IN WIDTH OR INGRESS AND EGRESS THE EAST ERLY AND SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF WHICH 'S DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT A POtejY T55 FEET EAST-AN^307 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26 TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 23 FEET TO A POINT HEREINAFTER CALLED POINT B; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 60 FEET THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY 187 i'EET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF '.AND O.VNED BY LEO J. RESZUTKO AND WIFE: THENCE SOUTH 45 DEGREES WEST TO A POiNT OF ENDING WHICH LIES 657 FEET SOUTH OF THE SOUTH 1/8 LINE OF SAID SEC­ TION 26 ALSO A STRIP OF LAND 10 FEET IN WIDTH THE NORTH LINE OF WHICH IS DESCRIBED aS BEGINNING AT SAID POiNT B. THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH 1 /4 LINE OF SAID SECliON 26 TO THE POINT OF ENDING AT THE WATERS EDGE OF LITTLE CEDAR LAKE. SAID EASEk’ENT 1Q BC USED BY THE SECOND PARTY ANL HER INVITEES FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS TO L TTLE CEDAR LAKE FOR SO LONG AS SECOND PAR OWNS THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL The redemption period shall be 12 months frotc the date of such sate. Dated: December 8. 2005 For more information, please call: FC W 248 593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bogham Farms. Mchigan 48025-5822 Fite #07551BF01 e~3r Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tiie conditions of a mortgage made by John W Lammers and Anna Lammers, his wife, original mortgagor(s). to National City Mortgage Services Co. Mortgagee, dated October 4.2002. and record­ ed on October 9. 2002 in instrument 1089127. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty­ Seven And 55/100 Dollars ($70,727 55). including interest at 6.9% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 00 PM, on January 5. 2006 Said premises are situated in Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 25 and 26 of Watthor Plat, except the following: Beginning at the Northwest comer of Lot 26 of Watthor Plat thence North 83 degrees 32 minutes East 152 00 feet to the Northeast comer of said lol: thence South 13 degrees 43 minutes West 199 09 feet to the Southwesterly ine of said Lot. thence North 48 deqrees 19 minutes West along said Southwesterly line 265 30 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case th© redemption period shall oe 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: December 8. 2005 For more information, please call FC F 248.593 1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #074426F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This Mte may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Shawn Heise, a single man. original mortgagor(s). to Argent Mortgage Company. LLC. Mortgagee, dated August 26. 2003. and recorded on August 28. 20C3 m instrument 1112015, in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Argent Securities Inc., Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates. Senes 2003-W5 under the Pooling & Servicing Agreement dated as of October 1. 2003. without Recourse as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage ttiere is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Five And 10/100 Dollars ($138.335 10), including interest at 8.55% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice ts hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate ol the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 00 PM. on January 5. 2006. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Spnngs. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as Lot 54 OLD FARM VILLAGE NO 2. according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats. Page 34. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: December 8. 2005 For more information, please call: FC H 248 593 1300 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Servicer 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 File #033311F02 �Page 12 - Thursday. December 8. 2005 - The Hastings Banner MEDICARE, continued from page 1 health care coverage through an employer can enroll, but by doing so would replace his or her current insurance plan. She stressed that “D” is just a prescription drug program and is not covered under Medicare Plans A and B. One of the biggest differences in the new program, she said, is that it’s being Mary G. Johnson built by drug companies rather than by the federal government. Every one of the 41 choices of plans is with one of 18 private companies under criteria set by the govemment. “These arc different plans (intended) to meet all different people's needs. ’ Johnson said. “I’m not saying there aren’t better ways to do this, but they've done a pretty good job of putting this together.” One man in the audience protested, claiming. “Essentially, it'll make the drug companies very, very rich.” Johnson said the average monthly cost for an individual who enrolls in Plan D has been estimated at $32. with a high of about $65 and a low of about $17. There also is a $250 deductible, but people with limited income get a little extra help from the gov­ ernment. She said once a recipient selects a plan and enrolls in it. he or she is not stuck with it. ’til death do they part. There is an annu­ al window between Nov. 15 and Dec. 31 during which the enroilee can change plans, effective Jan. 1 of the following year. Johnson said this kind of flexibility can be used to better tailor the coverage to meet the changing needs of the client. Recipients can pay in three different ways, through their social security checks, they can pay after being billed or doctors can work with insurance carriers to admin­ ister the program. Some of the senior citizens said they didn’t like the idea of paying a set amount even before they know whether or not they’ll be sick the following year. Johnson answered. “You don't know if your house is going to bum down next year, but you buy house insurance any- way.” One woman in the audience then defended the program, saying. “I want every senior citizen to be covered. They’re offering an opportunity." Johnson held it’s a matter of personal responsibility, saying. “You shouldn’t spend one more dollar than you need for medications. You are intelligent enough to determine what’s best for you." She said this program probably will be a lot like car insurance in that you're likely to pay more for better coverage. “People with coverage as good as or creditable... this law wasn't meant for them." she said. “The people who need to pay attention to this are those with Medicare or Medicaid. They need to pick a plan or the federal government will pick one for them. And they’ll pick one based on your social security number, not based on your needs.” Johnson said the people eligible for “extra help" are those with incomes of less than $14,355 per year and $ 11.500 in other resources such as stocks, bonds, insurance. A yearly household income of $ 19.250 is 150 percent of the poverty level. Her advice to those still questioning whether they should enroll in Part D is. “When in doubt, fill it out.” Carl Mcllvain, former president of the Michigan Farmers Union, asked. "Did Congress care that most people don’t know doodly about insurance? I am cyni­ cal enough to believe there are shysters out there (to take advantage of clients).” Johnson said clients can drop their plans every Nov. 15 and find one better suited to their needs. She also recommended a trust­ ed local agent help the client enroll. She warned against doing any such business over the phone, which is loaded with the shysters Mcllvain was talking about. A local Medicare program employee advised all senior citizens to go over their choices and options with their children. Don Groendyk said, “There’s a lot of confusion with different plans directed at an aging population that’s very vulnerable. There are insurance hucksters out there preying on them." However, he said conceptually he has some optimism about the Medicare D pro­ gram. “I feel we’re on the threshold of a niuioipl health insurance program," he ► Nashville police officer honored The ‘Soup's On' in Orangeville for service Dina Goodrich and Cathy Liceaga talk with Tim Baker of Orangeville at "Soup's On* at the Orangeville fire station Wednesday. Baker, whose construction job has been reduced to just two days a week due to the winter weather, stopped by to sign up. 'Soup's On* is held at the fire station in Orangeville from 10:30 a m. until 12:30 p.m. each Wednesday. If the Delton Schools dose due to inclement weather. Soup's On will be canceled. Call Liceaga at 269-623-8119 for more information wirvitrr uaiimis Special 5-1/2 % OPEN HOUSE Dec 10th 1-2 30 pm \|,tin. D<»wni<»un \liddli yllt l-6lft.S9|.O992 or l -.SXK-NN-DcKf )K • 3356? i HASTINGS STILL RENTING? Is your family growing?? Check out this delightful 4 bedroom home. Completely remodeled from the kitchen to the windows, from the appliances to the roof. Thts home is ready to move into before the hofrtjays. 2 stall unattached garage, fenced backyard, beau­ tiful front porch, comer lot. close to school, churches and shopping, yet a quiet friendly neighborhood setting You could own this home with more sq. ft For less than you pay for rent. $718.86. principle A inter­ est. 0 down. 6% X yr. mortgage $119,900 - $8,400 in interest tax deductible for 2006 CALL SAM DE YOUNG lor ornate showing and/or finandi 616-813-1093 www.grar.com I DGL1AR GENERAL 23G S. Main St. (M-66) Nashville, MI & 10081 S. M-43 Hwy. Delton, MI .( 30% Off |N<‘|-I'DEI>: Holiday merchandise such wrapping paper, bows, light*, trees, ornaments, toy $. batteries, giftware, domestics, hardware, housewares, most clothing including clearance clothing and footwear. EXCLUDED: Food, candy, snacks, drinks, milk, mag­ azines. phone cards, gift cards, prepaid phone cards, pet. household chemicals, health & Beauty, laundry, trash hags, paprr towels, food storage, tissue paper, air freshener*. underwear, socks, hosiery and diapers WINTERFEST, continued from page 1-----------------dances and a possible cross-country ski event or winter hike. The committee members said they hope to plan alternate events in case the weather is not appropriately wintry. The roads in the Yankee Springs Recreation Area are subject to damage if there is a thaw and too much traffic drives over them. The recreation area has limited staff in the winter time as well. The next meeting of the Gun Lake Winterfest committee is planned for 3 p.m. Monday. Dec. 19. at the Bay Pointe Inn on Marsh Road in Orangeville. For more infor­ mation e-mail Stampfler at dianna&promolemichigan.com Dogs to patrol TK High, parking lots by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Students at Thomapple Kellogg High School learned last week that several times this school yw. dogs will patrol the high school building and parking lots, looking for contraband. Heather Block, who is a canine handler with DK Investigations Security Services, explained the procedures to students and staff during an assembly Monday, Nov. 28. The dogs can "alert" to alcohol, gunpowder and gunpowder residue, fireworks, and drugs, including illegal ones such as marijuana, cocaine and methamphetamine. The dogs also can alert authorities to both prescription and over the counter medications. The dogs can find alcohol even mixed with a soft drink in a closed bottle wrapped in bubble wrap and hidden in a book bag. Students are allowed to have ever the counter medications. buts tjiq| njtfrtbclftp original container. Students ^who take pre­ scription medications over a long period of time should fill out a form, signee by their physician and turn it in to the coinscling office. Also handling dogs at the assembly last He was also presented with a plaque with his Nashville Police Department badge by Nashville Police Officer Jerry Schray, as a memento of his service and time in Nashville. “Kris always came in whenever he was called and I felt that we should do something to recognize his dedication and efforts." said Schray. Miller said he enjoyed his time in Nashville. “1 had good people to work for and with and Nashville is a very nice little town.” /requesting/ Bias '■or cleaning services. Orangeville Twp. Facility 7350 Lindsey Rd. Plainwell, Ml 49080 CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE December 9th • 8:00 - 11:00PM - covered until they reach the catastrophic level, a: which point a different kind of coverage wffi kick in. “Yes this is a business," Johnson said. “But I see this (new program) as helping people who can’t afford medication. It’s not wonderful today, but it’s better than what wc had yesterday." week was 2002 TK graduate Jake Sias. The dogs which DK uses are supposed to be non-threatening. Block told students that it is legal for the handlers to search lockers, bookbags, hand­ bags and cars, but they cannot search students even if the dog “alerts" to them. The school will be "locked down.” mean­ ing that students will be restricted to their classrooms on the days the dogs come. The school will be treating any contraband with law authorities. They also will listen to student explanations if they recycle cans, have shared a car or locker with a frietxi or other potential justifications. The dogs in last week’s assembly went through their paces and alerted on various items hidden in boxes and bags. Parents were invited to attend this assembly. TK High School Principal Ellen Zack told help students with Icms get the help they need. The days selected for searches will be unannounced and random. Anyone who has questions about this pro­ gram may call Zack at 795-3394. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Kris Miller of Battle Creek, who recently resigned from his post as a Nashville police officer to accept a full-time position with the Hastings City Police Department, was recog­ nized by his fellow officers for outstanding service during his two years as a part-time officer here. Nashville Police Sergeant Jeff Miller pre­ sented Kris with a Meritous Service Award for service. “Above and beyond the call of duty and what is expected of a part-time offi- 269-664-4641 , said. said Another audience member Groendyk is an educated man. who has a master’s degree, yet he’s confused about the new program. Johnson advised. “You can wait. Don’t rush into it. You’ve got until May 15 to enroll." She added that more information about what is covered and how much out of pocket costs will be can be located on line at www.medicare.gov She said those who do not have comput­ ers can make a phone call. One man in the audience, however, said. “The problem is when you're on the phone for an hour and 10 minutes and you're still on hold." Eileen Oehler, community activist anl former librarian, said she is concerned that “the government says it’s not in the drug or insurance business and can’t negotiate prices." Johnson said it is believed the average person spends about $3,000 a year out of pocket on drugs. She added that under the new program, a majority of clients will be Kiwanis Key Student of Month chosen The Hastings Kiwanis Club’s Key Student of month for December was Al'.son Bryans. She is pictured here with her parents. Sue and Bill Bryans Allison was cho­ sen for her involvement in various service projects and organizations lor the commu­ nity. She has chosen her $50 from Kiwanis to be donated to Green Gabies Haven. STEENSMA PLUMBING 795-7495 । SERVICE RUM DOILY Ivy Woods Condominiums • Hastings (MEDS MEETINGS OF BOARD OF REVIEW Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review of the City of Hastings will convene December 13. 2005 at 9:00 a.m. The Board will meet in the Second Floor Conference Room. City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan for the purpose of reviewing and cor­ recting clerical errors and mutual mistakes of fact. Eligible taxpayers who have not filed their homestead affidavit may do so at this time. Jackie L. Timmerman City Assessor Banner OPEN: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Deluxe Homes Prices starting at $189,900 Golf Course Views ■tedlawn 6* sHT1 / Year Golf Membership Included <«■«> rei-isao - 1-800-290-3289 CALL 945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 8, 2005 - Page 13 Hastings Exchange Club Youths of Month named for December Students at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades for December are Maxwell Clark and Jordan Mack, shown with teacher Alice Gergen. Star Elementary’s Young Citizens of the Month for December, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Jeff Todd, Hannah Wilgus and Emma Anderson. Marissa DesVoignes. shown here with teacher Trisha Kietzman, is Young Citizen of the Month for December from Pleasantview Elementary School. The Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizen of the Month for December, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, is Sadie Walsh. shown here with teacher Dan Benningfielo. Christmas concerts set for Dec. 11 The annual Christmas concerts presented by the Hastings Area Schools Music Department will be held Sunday afternoon. Dec. 11, at the Hastings High School gym. The two concerts will be presented by the middle school bands and choirs at 2 p.m. and the high school ensembles at 4 p.m. For both concerts the gymnasium will become a “Festival of Lights," with thousands of Christmas lights adorning the room. A collage format will be featured for both concerts. “This popular system of non-stop music from the beginning to the end of the concert has become a favorite for audiences young and old,” said Hastings instrumental music director Joe LaJoye. The students will perform under the direc­ tion of Joan Bosserd-Schroeder. Karen Micala Klipfer and Hannah Sailar, shown here with teacher Bernadette Norris, have been selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings as Young Citizens of the Month for December at St Rose School. MANUFACT, continued from page 1----------------salaried and hourly workers. The concessions were not enough, however, to stave off the decision by the company to seek Chapter 11 relief. Throughout its long and storied history Hastings Manufacturing has been recog­ nized for its technical innovations and was considered a leader in the automo­ tive aftermarket industry. The local com­ pany’s mission statement reads, “To be the finest replacement piston ring manu­ facturer in the world — providing world­ class quality. OEM technology, outstand­ ing service and unparalleled availability and coverage." The Anderson Group has indicated it will continue the Hastings operation without interruption. Jim Mahoney, with CM&D, the capital advisory company which helped the Anderson Group secure the sale, said Wednesday. “It was a very successful sale given that the company will use the same facility and maintain the same workforce. It was pretty important from that perspective." CM&D is affiliated with Conway. Mackenzie and Dunleavy, an investment banking group. Central Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for December, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are (from left) Come Osterink, Jason Vorce and Zachary Taylor, shown with teacher Michelle Benningfield. Schoen, and Joe and Patti LaJoye. and will showcase a variety of holiday vocal and instrumental musical favorites. As an added feature, each of the concerts will be recorded and CD recordings can be purchased after each of the concerts. Poinsettias which arc provided by the green­ house management class also may be pur­ chased after the performances. The concerts are free of admission and audience members are encouraged to arrive early for a good scat at these customarily standing room only events. Wonhip Sendee First Presbyterian Church of Hastings Saturday December 3,2005 At 5:30 p.m. Expect Success Call... 338 N. Grove St. • Delton. MI 490*6 Q (269)623-4058 1-877-244-5520 JrW— aS________ Web Site ww-wchupok-realty cum '-.-.-jJ*-*-, । ED LAKE AC HASTINGS COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND RECREATION CENTER You are invited to a Taiz6 style School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors this month from the Exchange Club of Hastings are Mandy Buehler. Paige Pumford. Jenny LaJoye, Sabrina Stelkima and Keith Garber, shown with assistant Principal Mark Martin. Holiday Schedule We will be closed December 24 - 26 and December 31 - January 2 so our employees can enjoy the holiday with their families. "Special Swim hours for the holiday break: Tuesday 12/27 - Friday 12/30 Open Swim 11:00 am. - 3:00 p.m. "Special Teen Center Hours Lock in 12/16 to 12/17 9 00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. (6th - 8th grades) • 2 Bedrooms I • I Baths • I Car Garage Crooked Lake Access $75,000(253415) Call Tracy Baker 217-2078 j hum • 3iuauanoi3 Teen Center will be open Noon to 8 00 p m on the following dates; 12/19-23 A 12/27-30 On these days there will be special events as well. Please join us for this Contemplative Advent Service. happy anniversary Please wish Staff Sgt. Thomas Quada and his wife Mary a Happy 30th Anniversary on December 12th. 1 Their love has stood the test of time and now an ocean. Tom is spending their anniversary serving our country in Operation Iraqi Freedom, while Mary is at home helping take care of their 5 grandchildren Pray for Tom’s safe return home! Open gym Noon to 5:00 p m., a euchre tournament and more. 'Happy ‘Holidays from the C-tE-cR:C - S*«f Now accepting new patients 1W- the J-CelfcJsys Join us i Dr. Mike Callton, D.C. Michigan State Urwemty V.'e Love you Mom & Dad If you wish to send cards, send them to: Mary Quada. 5767 Head Lake Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 • Free Refreshments • Free Pictures with Santa RENTWAY ] Nashville Chiropractic (517) 852-2070 Wa are a Blue Cross. Blue PPO. Medicare. Medicaid and PPOM provider 908 West State Street, Hastings 948-4255 �Page 14 - Thursday. December 8. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER 945-9554 / nl Rilll $99 AMISH LOG BED w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought, never used). Still on roll. New $800 - sell $295. (517)204-0600 CHRISTMAS TREES/ WREATHS Taylor Nursery 6550 Lacey Rd. (269)758-3787 HOUSE FULL OF FURNI­ TURE: Everything must go! (All items less then 2mos. old). Bedrooms, great room, dining, kitchen, living room. Solid Oak and Mahogany, new beds. Too much to list. Cost $8,000. Will sacrifice for $2,500/best. (517)2044)600 MAHOGANY TABLE, CHAIR SET: 6 piece set, still in box. seats 6-8 people. Ele­ gant! Cost $1,000, sell $150. (517)719-0451_______________ SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood witfi pillowtop mat­ tress set $175. (517)719-8062 PURE BRED YELLOW LAB PUPS FOR SALE: mother & father on site, ready for Christmas, females $200 & mate $150. (517)726-1317 lb Ip </' ADULT FOSTER CARE HOME has open private room for lady. Call (269)948­ 9433. HOTEL-RATED ONE OF Mi's Top resorts, Bay Pointinn Gun Lake is seek­ ing outgoing, professional, experienced, friendly front desk agent. Full or part time 2nd shift weekdays. Enail re­ sume fr letter of interest to infc4ibaypcinteinn.com CARPET SHAMPOOERS: 5 full-time openings $450 * per week. Women and men, Co. training, mgmt, opportu­ nity. (616)257-3600, 28th. St fr 131. DRIVERS: OTR. LTL/TL CARRIER EXPANDING! Home Weekends! Hourly pay and benefits. CDL-A, MCR, 2 years experience. 888-485-5476 (12-5 pm) WANTED: carpenters to work on apartment framing, must have experience, be de­ pendable, and be able to travel anywhere in the state ot Michigan. Call between 9:00am and 5:00pm (616)374­ 8541 <----------- —............................ AUTO BODY ASSISTANT: great entry level opportunity for clean cut motivated indi­ vidual. Starting pay will be based on previous experi­ ence. Drug screen will be mandatory. Apply at Dew­ eys Auto Body, 1111 W. Green Street, Hastings. (269)945-4915 HELP WANTED: exercise rider to ride Quarter horses and Thoroughbreds. Not weighing more than 1221bs. Must have own transporta­ tion. (269)962-1006 Drivers: owner ops only 10 DRIVERS NEEDED NOW! DEDICATED ROUNDTRIPS Automotive Milk Runs! To Wentzville. MO. Also auto­ motive runs to Belvedere, IL fr Laredo, TX. Top mileage + stop pay + fuel surcharge! MORE PAY fr MORE HOMETIME Excellent pay­ package, play program. Re­ quirements: 1996 or newer tractor, CDL class A w/Hazmat, 18 mos. OTR exp. Call Recruiting 800-832-7036 CWS, Gary- IN. TOOL fr DIE MAKER: MANPOWER OF HAST­ INGS is currently accepting applications for a position in the Middleville area. Pay rate will be based on experi­ ence and will be discussed during an interview. Must have ability to process new die building from start to completion from blueprint model and/or math data. Familiar with all tool room requirement, machinery and procedures. Must be able to pass a drug screen and have an updated resume. Please contact the HASTINGS MANPOWER office for more information.... (269)948-3000 BEST RATES AROUND. Guaranteed to start and end your projects on time. Save 20% now thru January 2006. Seniors save additional 5%. Specializing in painting and much more. No Job too small. Why wait call Mi­ chael Evans at (269)795-3133. Insured. BARRY COUNTY HOME­ OWNERS: Don't let higher interest rates spoil your holi­ day. Call Dale at West Mich­ igan Finance for a fast FREE and secure FIXED RATE re­ finance consultation, 1-877­ 805-1200 ext. 6 FOR RENT OR PUR­ CHASE ON LAND CON­ TRACT: 3 bedroom, 2 bath house, $675 per month plus utilities. Call (269)838-7406. FOR RENT: On Carter Lake in Hastings, larger 3 bed­ room, 1 bath house with washer and dryer. Fully fenced yard. Gas and/or wood furnace, 2 1/2 car ga­ rage. Dogs welcomed. Secur­ ity deposit and credit check required. $775 per month. Call (269)838-3838. /IntIM lluld MISSION OAK TABLE 6 chairs, JC Penney brand, 2mos. old, family size, cost $1,800 - sell $250/best. (517)719-8062 A / tltlHil / LOST: PURE-BRED GER­ MAN SHEPHERD in the Mill St. area. Please call with any information (269)948­ 3602. Hi’til I '•hilt WOODED LOT FOR SALE Hidden Hollow Oak Cove development, unit 15, end lot (616)299-2158. $54,900. / '•hilt Suit ESTATE/MOV1NG SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cot­ tage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 SSSNEED MONEYSSS HOME OWNWERS: Have MILLIONS to’end. Will approve loans the banks »o<L CrcdiMvoto, lems ofay. Late house ]pay­ ments, bankruptcy, self-em­ ployed, hard to verify in­ come, no problem! For a free analysis call Rich Welch, 231-206-756C. DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. CHRISTMAS TREES/ WREATHS Taylor Nursery 6550 Lacey Rd. (269)758-3787' Handgun reported stolen from local vehicle HASTINGS — Hastings city police officers are investigating the theft of a .40 caliber .handgun taken from a vehicle in the 1600 block of North Broadway. The owner of the weapon found the gun missing on Monday. Nov. 28. when he went to retrieve it The gun is a Smith and Wesson semi automatic and was housed in a gun case. Anyone with information about the stolen gun is asked to call the Hastings Police Deptartment at 945-5744 Wayland woman arrested stealing cash, credit card HASTINGS — A 44-year-old Wayland woman was arrested Tuesday, Nov. 29. after Hastings police responded to a larce­ ny complaint in the 1000 block of West Green Streey. The 67-year-old victim in the incident had been trying to help Lori Such, who had befriended her in the Kalamazoo area, convincing her that she had nowhere to stay. After bringing Stach to a location in Hastings, the victim realized she was miss­ ing cash and a credit card from her purse. She called police and officers further investigated and teamed Strach was wanted on felony warrants out of Lansing for parole, absconding and larceny. Officers recovered the victim’s property and placed Strach under arrest. She was transported and lodged at the Barry County Jail without incident. Two men arrested for shoplifting $200 in food HASTINGS — Two men were arrested Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 30. by Hastings police after employees at Felpausch Food Center observed them concealing items inside their clothing. Employees detained one of the subjects who was found to be in possession of stolen property prior to the arrival of police officers responding to the complaint. Officers located the second man sitting in a vehicle in the parking lot They were identified as Anon Nichols. 20, of Grand Rapids, and Charles O'Grady, 33, of Hastings. Officers and employ­ ees recovered several miscellaneous items, including meat products, valued at more than $200. Both men were placed under arrest for retail fraud and transported and lodged at the Barry County Jail. Complaint off wallet theft leads to warrant arrest ORANGEVILLE — Ari investigation into the theft of a wallet led to the arrest of a Wayland woman on two outstanding warrants. Barry County Sheriff's deputies responded to an incident in Orangeville Nov. 29 and questioned a suspect, Amanda Schroeder. 31. Further investigation revealed the outstanding warrants issued out of Oceana County. Schroeder was arrested and lodged in the Barry County Jail. Accused pot seller may wind up being deported WOODLAND TOWNSHIP — Juan Pablo Jaroquin-Santana, 23, was arrested by Barry County Sheriff’s Deputies Nev. 29 and turned over to U.S. Customs Agents for deportation. Deputies were investigating a charge that Santana approached a young female in Woodland and tried to sell her a quantity of marijuana. •vhen deputies questioned Santana at his residents, 3395 Durkee Road, they discovered a weapon and ammuni­ tion inside the home Further investigation revealed an outstanding federal warrant calling for Santana’s immediate deportation. He also faces fiossible federal firearms charges. TOftfnen apprehended in gas station robbery ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP -- Barry County Sheriff’s deputies accompanied Allegan County deputies to apprehend two men wanted for questioning in two robberies at a Marathon gas station in AJIegan County. The deputies went to three locations before discovering the two men and a search of the residence turned up a lS-year-o!d intoxicated juvenile and an infant who had been left unattended for an extended period of time. ' Deputies going through the house, located at 6810 Cambridge in Orangeville, also discovered a quantity of marijuana in plain view and a pit bull, which was sequestered in a bedroom. A window in the room where the baby was sleeping was open and officers saw footprints te the snow indicating someone had fled the home on foot. A tracking dog was called in but the suspect was not located. A short time later, a young woman came to the home and told deputies she was the baby's mother. She said a man had come to her home and awakened her. warning her that the police were at the house where her baby was sleeping. EV-puties cautioned the woman about leaving her infant child unattended and turned the information over to Child Protective Services for possi­ ble further action. The two 18-year-old men who were wanted for questioning in connection with the gas station robbery were turned over ro Allegan County Sheriff’s deputies. ..................................................................................................... „ Know Your County Commissioners Youth accused of arson in fire at house ------------------------------------------------------ BWctNo. 1-----------------------------------------------------(City of Hastings) Don Nevins, 512 W. Stale Street, Hastings. Mich. 49058, phone (269) 948-8782. District No. 2 (Thomapple Twp. & Irving Twp., Prec. 2) James French, 171 Hunters Trail Court, Middleville. Mich 49333. phone (269) 795-9783 District No. 3 (Rutland Charter Twp. Hope Twp. & small area of Barry Twp.) Sandra L James. 1388 Ntssaki. Hastings. Mich. 49058. phone (269) 945-9402 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — A Yankee Springs juvenile has been referred to Family Court for a possible charge of arson. Deputies were cal! .d to the scene at 12733 W. Grey St. by the Thomapple Township Fire Department because of suspicious circumstances surrounding a fire in the home. The investigation by the deputies revealed that the juvenile had cut a hole in the floor of the home and thrown in two lit pieces of paper. He said he had used a hammer and a screwdriver to rip up the carpet and bust out a hole in the flooring. The youth told deputies he was angry because he felt that others picked on him and that because as an adopted son. he did not get as much attention as another sibling. District No. 4 (Cartion Twp., Hastings Charter Twp., Irving Twp. Prec 1 & a small portion of Woodland Twp.) Howard “Hoof Gibson. 1614 N M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Mich 49058, phone (269) 948-8325 District No. 5 (Maple Grove Twp.. Castleton Twp. and most of Woodland Twp.) Michael Caffton, 307 N. Main. Nashville. Mich. 49073. phone (517) 852-2070. District No. 6 (Orangeville Twp. & Yankee Springs Twp.) Clare Tripp, 11776 English Court. Shelbyville, Mich. 49344. phone (269) 672-7474. District No. 7 (Assyria Twp., Baltimore Twp. & Johnstown Twp.) Thomas J. Wing. 15335 Wing Road. Bellevue. Ml 49021. phone (269) 660-0498 District No. 8 (Prairieville Twp. & most ot Barry Twp.) Wayne H Adams. 4665 E. Orchard Rd, Delton. Mich. 49046. phone (269) 623-2457 County Administrator Michael C. Brown, phone (269) 946-4891. fax (269) 948-4884 Be a “SPORTS NUT” (PG) 120 405,6 50 935 YWM, (PG) 1110 105 305. 500. 710 930 Read Mt (PG-13) 11 40 300. 820, 9 40 ■WfPG-13) 1 10,155.840,925 The banner! • Michelle Raven. 26, of Nashville, was sentenced Nov. 30 in Barry County Circuit Court to 12 months in prison with 163 days credit for violation of probation. Raven's previous probation sentence was revoked. She was convicted in 2003 for possession of methamphetamine. • Kenneth Marvin Knight. 22, of Delton was sentenced Nov. 30 to 24 months probation for failure to register as a sex offender. • Jason Arthur Chandanis, 31. of Delton was sentenced Nov. 30 to six months in jail with 81 days credit for possession of methamphetamine. • Michael James Courtright. 25. of Grand Rapids, was sen­ tenced to 90 days in jail with two days credit and six months pro­ bation for check fraud. Courtright was arrested on July 7. The balance of his sentence may be suspended upon payment of court costs and assesmenLs. • David DeJesus Gonzales. 29. of Hickory Comers, was sen­ tenced to 295 days in jail with 295 days credit and continuation of probation for receiving and concealing a weapon. Gonzalez originally was placed on probation in December 2003. • Bradley Earl Hall, 30, of Hastings, was sentenced Dec. 1 to one year in jail with four days credit and ordered to continue pro­ bation. Hall was convicted of maintaining a drug house. He was arrested Oct. 26. The balance of his sentence may be suspended upon his enter­ ing into a residential treatment progrrarr. after six months of his jail time is served. • Charles Frederick Bergen. 54. of Kalamazoo, was sentenced Dec. J to three months in jail with two days credit and 24 months probation for possession of methamphetamine. Bergen’s license will be suspended for six months and restrict­ ed after 30 days. • Thomas Ryan Vanttaften. 40. was sentenced to three months in jail with three days credit for violation of probation, posses­ sion of marijuana and three months in jail with three days credit for failure to report as a sex offender. He was also ordered to continue probation. • Michael Lynn Baldwin 58. of Nashville, was sentenced to 12 months in jail with three days credit and 60 months probation for attempted criminal sexual conduct, second degree. Baldwin was arrested on May 7. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 8, 2005 - Page 15 Meth sweep results in 12 arrests by Jon Gambee Staff Writer Law enforcement officials from throughout Barry County conducted a massive drug sweep Monday, resulting in the arrest of 12 people on a variety of charges, including operating and maintaining a methampheta­ mine laboratory , possession of methampheta­ mine with intent to distribute arid child abuse. Charges also are pending agains. seven more people in connection with various alleged offenses relating to a county-wide ini­ tiative against the cooking, manufacturing and sale of methamphetamine. A total of 45 locations were investigated, resulting in three methamphetamir e labs being located. Besides the methamphetamine seized, officers also found heroin, cocaine and marijuana. An explosive device was located at one location and the Michigan State Police Bomb Squad responded and disposed of the device. Five teams conducted the sweep. Officers involved were from the Michigan State Police South West Enforcement team (SWET), the Barry County Sheriff’s Department and Posse, the Barry Area Narcotics Division (BAND), the Nashville Police Department, the Prairieville Police Department, the Hastings Police Department, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and Barry County Circuit Court Probation and Parole Division. Barry County Prosecutor Julie Naktoor- Pratt praised the work of the officers involved in the sweep. “I commend the area law enforcement per­ sonnel for their ability to coordinate efforts and make such a dramatic impact on the methamphetamine problem,”, she said. “1 believe that we have served notice to those who would manufacture these illegal drugs that we arc determined to stop the spread of methamphetamine in this county. “I think that as we become better trained and more aware we arc getting a better handle on how to combat the problem of the manu­ facture and sale of illegal drugs. Nakfoor-Pratt said that the sweep not only made an impact on the drug manufacturing activities, but encompassed a number of other issues. “There were a number of arrests made for other offenses, such as parole violations. The prosecutor's office is in the process of inves­ tigating the reports and additional charges arc pending in a number of cases." An investigation into the theft of a wallet led to die arrest of a Wayland woman on two outstanding warrants. Barry County Sheriff Deputies responded to an incident in Orangeville on Nov. 29 and questioned a sus­ pect, Amanda Schroeder. 31. Further investi­ gation revealed the outstanding warrants issued out of Oceana County. Schroeder was arrested and lodged in the Barry County Jail. Juan Pablo Jaroquin-Santana. 23, was arrested by Barry County Sheriff’s Deputies Nov. 29 and turned over to U.S. Customs Agents for deportation. Deputies were inves­ tigating a charge that Santana approached a voung female in Woodland and tried to sell her a quantity of marijuana. When deputies questioned Santana at his residents. 3395 Durkee Rd., they discovered a weapon and ammunition inside the home. Further investi­ gation revealed an outstanding federal war­ rant calling for Santana's immediate deporta­ tion. He also faces possible federal firearms charges. Barry County Sheriff Deputies accompa­ nied Allegan County Deputies to apprehend two men wanted for questioning in two rob­ beries at a Marathon Gas Station in Allegan County. The deputies went to three locations before discovering the two men and a search of the residence turned up a 15 year old intox­ icated juvenile and an infant who had been left unattended for an extended period of time. Deputies going through the bouse, located at 6810 Cambridge in Orangeville, also discovered a quantity of marijuana in plain view and a pit bull, which was sequestered in * bedroom. A window in the room where the baby was sleeping was open and officers saw footprints in the snow indi­ cating someone had fled the home on foot. A tracking dog was called in but the suspect was not located. A short time later, a young woman came to the home and told deputies she was the baby's mother. She said a man had come to her home and awakened her. warning hci that the police were at the house where her baby was sleeping. Deputies cau­ tioned the woman about leaving her infant child unattended and turned the information over to Child Protective Services for possible ................ ......... . . . ............... -•---------------------------- further action. The two 18 year old men who were wanted for questioning in connection Friday Night Mixed Allen 204; J. 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Pennington 184­ revealed that the juvenile had cut a hole in the Westbrook Trucking 17 1/2. floor of the home and thrown in two lit pieces Womens Good Games and Series - R. 501; R. Murrah 170-489; N. Boniface of paper. He said he had used a hammer and a 184-478; B. Smith 171-447; B. Moore Lydy 221-562; D. James 190-519; M. screwdriver to rip up the carpet and bust out a BOWLING SCORES Vandenberg 180-510; T. Phenix 201-509; 143-379; J. Doster 147-375; L. Elliston D. Bartimus 180-497; G. Meaney 175- 197; G. Otis 182; B. Hathaway 179; E. 483; B Mcsccar 174-427; D. Ransom Ulrich 173; S. Drake 167; L. Yoder 166; 155^25; N. Taylor l5MI5;WT1Wfr*S.eWin«* 3F* 141-407; R. Hammontrec 132-360; J. Sanborn 132-349; M. Vanier 139-353; J. Ingersoll 122-325; A. Crabtree 203; B. Bush 200, R. Brummell 189; S. Vandenberg 167; C. Kill 162; L. Rentz 156. Mens Good frames and Series - C. Sanborn 248-699; A. Rhodes 232-650; R. Guild 223-641; J. Bartimus 233-636; M. Kasinsky 236-616; K. Meaney 231-610; K. Phenix 224-603: M. Eaton 211-602; R. Lancaster 246-578; A. Taylor 227­ 565; B. Ripley 205-562; W. Vandenberg 218-542; A. Maitland 236-530; M. Lydy 191-460; M. Albert 179-425; M. Westbrook 214; L. Porter 202; J. Smith 194; B. West 190. B. Madden 184; K. Andrus 183; B. Dennison 153; D. Kidder 132. Sunday Night Mixed Thunder Alley 34; XXX Bowlers 33; Happy 4’s 31 1/2; Bounty Hunters 30 1/2; CW’s Repair 30; Sandbaggers 29; Funky Bowlers 28 1/2; Gutter Dusters 27; 4 Horsemen 24 1/2; Robbers 24; Pin Chasers 21; Wolverines 20; 12 ozs. at a Time 17. Women's Good Games and Series - J. Ingram 189-534; T. Robbe 211-527; G. Otis 177-505; B. Gingrich 166-476. H. Jordan 175-467; C. Miller 158-455: J. Shoebridge 149-413: M. Simpson 221; D. Snyder 200; C. Shellenbarger 155; K. Jenkins 152; A. Laney 118. Mens Good Games and Series - R. Guild 247-689; C. Alexander 254-641; B. Hubbell 213-603; B. Falconer 213-596; A. Jenkins 202-588; C. Taylor 192-547; P. Ayer 182-506; J. Mroz 225; B. Rentz 224; M. Eaton 214; M. Kidder 210; B. YMCA BASKETBALL Senior Citizens Friends 36-16; King Pins 35-17; Nash’s Harem 34-18; #1 Senior 30.5-21.5; Sun Risers 29-23; Ward’s Friends 25-27; 4 B’s 24.5-27.5; M&M’s 23.-528.5; Wieland’s 23.5-28.5; Early Risers 23-29; Pin Pals 21.5-30.5; Kuempel 20.5-31.5; BATs 20-32; Butterfingers 18-34. Ladies Good Game and Series - S. Merrill 198; S. Pennington 195-520; D. Bums 163-410; J. Kasinsky 145-406; A. Lethcoe 172-453; Y. Cheeseman 170­ 489; J. Gasper 214. Mens Good Games and Series - M. Brandt 153; W. Birman 174; G. Waggoner 182-528; D. Edwards 213­ 565; M. Saldivar 175; R. Robbins 194; K. Meaney 204-540; E. Count 233-551; N. Thaler 165-452; G. Yoder 195-517; W. Mallekoote 190-528. Thurs. Angels Fall Creek 30-18; Hastings Bowl 27.5­ 16.5; AIS Engine 25-23; Nothin, But Truck 24-24; Coleman’s 23.5-16.5; Riverfront Fin. Ser. 23-25; CW Repair 20-24; Welton’s 20-28: Hastings City Bank 19.5-28.5; Varney’s 19.5-28.5 High Games and Series - J. Madden 174; A. Crabtree 205; B. Mays 153; S. Day 134; S. Suntxcn 168; G. Otis 177; M. Martin 169; W. Barker 157; J. Gasper 191; S. Emory 122; K. Lancaster 130; R. Welton 144; J. Wyant 176; M. Guida 235-571; J. Moore 144; V. Goodenough 147; T. Phenix 170; M. Chase 150; R. White 203; T. VanBelkun 135; T. Loftus 172. B League Drill Team.................................................... 3-0 Brian Tire and Service................................1-0 Dewey's/Barry Auto ................................. 0-2 Flexfab........................................................... 0-2 CD release party planned at library Ed Englerth. network administrator at Hastings Public Library, is having a CD release party at the library at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Dec. 15. His latest CD. "D.I.A.L. Business' is his seventh release and second this year. It’s billed as being full of 'intelligent, moody folk, jazz blues.' Englerth has written thousands of songs and is a pioneer in the folk and rock scene playing in ’70s bands such as Asian and Earthen Vessel. Today, his style is a mix of folk, blues, jazz YMCA of Barry County 2005 Coed Volleyball Scores Dead Frogs ............................................. 42-6 Sunsetters................................................. 24-21 Bosleys ............ .21-24 Prime Time ... . .5-40 You Guys Serve YMCA of Barry County 2005 Women’s Volleyball —Final StandingsA League Digit............................... J&D Construction .... Mike's Aces................. Walker. Huke. Sheldon Rozema ..................... Hastings Orthopedics B League Ranger Die................. Nel Results .............. OTT/Hasiittgs Bowl Progressive Graphics Cascade Home Improvement Snow plowing available Can Mike at 838-6778 Now hiring part-time meat cutter, experience required Apply at: Plumb’s 209 W. State St.. Hastings. MI No phone calls please.'.' I ;vill run all your prescriptions through my computer program to find the mos* cost effective plan for you! Garry Brodbeck 616-902-0954 __ _______________________________________________________ . .47-1 .36-12 26-22 20-28 .8-40 .7-41 35-13 34-14 26-22 13-35 12-36 FREE APPLIANCES 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 stall garage with opener, air conditioned, full basement plumbed for bath. 1.288 sq. ft. ? 96 Jambrial Drive, N. M-43 Highway, Red Oak Estates | $159,000. Cali Uctitud baildrr Matt Howell (269) 948-2606 Friendly Fast Service kTIKik! ff MEDICARE PART D 101 W. M'.isgrove Hwy Lake Odessa, Mi 48849 LLEGAN COUNTY Heritage Holiday Tour 2005 Saturday, Dec. 10 (10 a.m. > 6 p.m.) DUcove#-hornet Ute* and. thi* holiday jeojovu 2005 tour stops include: Felt Mansion. Laketown Twp.* New Richmond House DeLano Inn B&B, Allegan J. Paules Fenn Inn B&B. Fennville The Crane House. Fennville Otsego Area Historical Museum* Wayland's Henika Library Glenn School* Goldsmith Home, Martin McGuire Home. Martin Brenner Home, Shelbyville Sam's Joint at Red Brick Inn, Plainwell* (offering a free chips & cheese appetizer with any purchase by showing your tour ticket. December 10-11 only). 'Open both days, hour* may vary. 1 FREE ESTIMATES I and experimental music. His songs cover issues of faith, social justice, love lost and love found, as well as other struggles of life. He is a founding member and songwriter for the band LAB. Other CDs he released are ’The Ed Englerth Jazz Quartet' 'Anything Bui Hope." "Live at the State Grounds Coffeehouse,' "Little Bit of Me Everywhere," ’Rational?' and 'PINGO.' The Hastings Public Library is located at 121 S Church St All programs at the library are free and open to the public. •"’riOHA I TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL Aj son. he did not get as much attention as another sibling. The cover of Ed Englerth's latest CD. " BASEMEMT PROFESSIONALS! “No job too large or email" Y.MCA of Barry County Basketball Standings A League Blair Landscaping...................................... 4-0 Gouloozc/Wirclcss.......................................1-1 Advantage Housing.................................... 1-1 Blarney Stone ..............................................1-2 Rouse Cafe ................................................. 0-3 hole in the flooring. The youth told deputies he was angry because he felt that others picked on him and that because as an adopted proofing Advance Tickets: $10 per person. Advance Group Tickets (12+) are $8 each. Holiday Packets avallabia for $25 and Include the Heritage Trail Book & CD, Hat of tour stops and 4 tour tickets. Tickets available for purchase at: Allegan Chamber, Wayland Chamber, Otsego Public Library & Allegan County Parks & Tourism Office. Rogndmg 1-800-237-2379 MRf SYSTEM OF SOUTHWESTMEHGM. NC Tickets also available for $15 the weekend of the tour at most tour stops. For more information, contact the Allegan County Tourist Council office at 88B-4-ALLEGAN or visit www.visitallegancounty.com �Page 16 - Thursday. December 8. 2005 - The Hastings Banner EXHIBITS Lauren Stineman Exhibit will feature Hatchery Building at Fish Hatchery Park. Hours are Wednesday through Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 945-2002 for information. Through December 16. • Mi Raxa en Pelo is an exhibit of art by Battle Creek artist George Martinez done entirely in the medium of felt and human hair. Martinez is a barber that uses the tiny rem­ nants of hair over a ground of brightly colored felt. The Davidson Gallery is located in the Davidson Visual and Performing Arts Building at KCC in Battle Creek. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Admission is free. Through December 16. MUSIC THEATRE • War of the Wicked III: Battle of the Bands will take place at Planet Rock, in Battle r roek, 191 Angell Street. Winner gets cash prize and opening slot for Mushroomhead show on Dec. 16. Also 2nd and 3rd place prizes. Call (269) 962-2121 or see dubplan etrock.com for more information. Dec. 8. • Christmas Instrumental Concert at 7 p.m. at the Delton Kellogg High School with live instrumental music by Delton students. Dec. 8. * • Grand Rapids Ballet presents: The Nutcracker at the DeVos Performance Hall. Performance times are Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 2 p.m. and 7 JO p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Adult admission is S15-S45. The tradi­ tion continues with the enchanting story of a young girl’s magical journey with her Nutcracker Prince. For more information call (616) 454-4771 or visit www.ticketmaster.com. December 9-11, 16-18 & 21-22. • Brass Band of Battle Creek will perform live at W.K. Kellogg Auditorium at 8 p.m. Special guest soloist Morris Robinson from the New York Metropolitan Opera will perform.See bbbc.net for more information. Reserved seats $29, general admission $16, students 18 and under $7. Tickets available at Masteller Music. Dec. 10. • Battle Creek Sweet Adelines Christinas Holiday Show will begin at 3 p.m. in the Binda Performing Arts Theater at Kellogg Community CoHege. December 10. • Flatlands Collective with special guests Windy & Carl at 8 p.m. at the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts in Grand Rapids. Jorrit Dijkstra's Flatlands Collective is a new project that brings some of Chicago's hottest improvisers together with a remarkable alto saxophonist and composer from the lively Dutch improvisation scene. Carl Hultgren has been recording his own guitar pieces since 1992, Windy Weber joined him in 1993. The duo write during the recording process and Carl’s mixing process adds layers of effects and distortion to the baste tracks. Windy sings and plays bass, Carl plays the guitar and both play the odd keyboard. For more information call (616) 454-9451 or visit www.uica.org. December W. • Holiday Concert presented by the Kellogg Community College Concert Band, under the direction of Ed Zentera, will feature the premier of a new selection entitled Titan" by 15-year-old Coldwater composer Costas Dafnis. The concert will be held at 3 p.m. in the Binda Performing Arts Center. Additionally, traditional concert band litera­ ture and holiday selections will be performed with both Zentera and KCC music major and current Olivet College music student Kayla Mohlman sharing the conducting duties. General admission for the concert will be $5 and cost will be $3 for students and seniors. Sunday, December 11. • Trans-Siberian Orchestra will perform live at the Van Andel Arena. Performances are 2:30 p.m. & 7J0 p.m. Tickets are $39.50 & 549.50. Trans-Siberian Orchestra's "Christmas Eve & Other Stories" is a Christmas celebra­ tion like no other. Get ready for a symphonic rock Christmas spectacular that combines the impact of an orchestra with the edge of a rock n' roll band. Purchase tickets please visit www.ticketmaster.com or (616) 456-3333. December 11. • Boys Choir of Harlem Christmas will be performed at Kalamazoo's Miller Auditorium at 3 p.m. Founded by Dr. Walter J. Turnbull in 1968 as the Ephesus Church Boys Choir, The Boys Choir of Harlem has evolved into a world-renowned artistic and educational institution. Now in its 37 th season, the group provides hundreds of inner city children .he opportunity to realize their creative potential­ -now and throughout their lives. The whole family can enjoy The Boys Choir of Harlem as they return to Miller for a special Christmas concert. Tickets $15-35. Dec. 11. • Drowning Pool will perform live with a special guest to be announced at Planet Rock, 191 Angell Street, Battle Crek Ages 18 and over only. Tickets are $15. Call (269) 962-2121 or see clubplanctrock.com for more informa­ tion. December 12. • Grand Rapids Symphony presents The National City Special Evenk Boys Choir of Harlem at 7JO p.m. at th? DeVos Performance Hall. Tickets are $25-65. Their, repertoire embraces classical and modem music, popu­ lar song, gospel and jazz, highlighted by cho- reography and an unerring sense of show­ manship. Don't miss it when the Boys Choir of Harlem brings its awe-inspiring sound to Grand Rapids for a iuMiday celebration. For more information please visit www.grsymphony.org or www.devosperformancehall.com or call (616) 742-6610. December 13. • Symphony Series will be held Sundays at 2 p.m. at the Grand Rapids Art Museum. Free admission with museum admission of adults $7, seniors and students $6, children 6­ 17 $3. In conjunction with "Modem Masters of German Expressionism," the Grand Rapids Art Museum presents a ten-week survey of German music presented by the musicians of the Grand Rapids, West Shore, Holland, and Kalamazoo Symphonies. For more informa­ tion call 616-831-1000 or visit www.gramonline.org. Sundays through December 18. MISCELLANEOUS _ CALENDAR The Barry County Chamber of Commerce is located at 221 W. State Street in Hastings. The Chamber can be reached by phone at (269) 945-2454. Check out the Chamber s website at www.barrychamber.com CHECK OUT THESE DECEMBER BARRY COUNTY AREA EVENTS: 8 Sparkle and Style Holiday Dinner the W.K. Kellogg Manor. $32 per person. Call (269) 671-2416 for more information. 8 Delton Kellogg Vocal Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. at the DK High School. 9-11 Holiday Walk at the MSU Kellogg Biological Station, 3700 E. Gull Lake Dr., Hickory Comer. 12 p.m.-5 p.m. $7 adults, $5 seniors and children. Call (269) 671-2416 for more information. 10 Hastings Holiday Church Tour from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Six churches willbe featured. Advance tickets $5 adults, $2 children. Adult tickets $6, $2 children day of the tour. . 10- 11 Of Christinas. Past from noon5 p.m. at Historic Chariton Park $6 adults, $3 children. 11 Sunday Branch de Program at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. Seating at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Program at 12:15 pjtn. on the "Chinese Origins of Japanese Bonsai" by Ahn Jacobs Members: $11 adults, $5 children; non­ members $13 adults, $6 children. 11 Christmas Concert at 3 pjn. at Lakewood High Schoo*. Concert will be broadcast on VV^CH at 9:45 a.m. on Christmas. 11 Maple IMley Instrumental Christmas Concert at 3 p.m. at Maple Valley High School. 5th grade through high school bands will perform. 11 Bingp every Sunday at the Hastings American Legion, 2160 S. M­ at 6:30 p.m. at --______________________ • Singles and Couples Dance will be held from 7-10 p.m. at the Bumham Brook Center, 200 W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek. Cost is $5 members, $8 non-members. Public welcome. Come and cance swing, waltz, fox trot polka, latin and more. Dick Day will perform Dec. 1, Dec 8 features The Night Hawks, Day & Hodges Dec. 22. and the Collins Crew on Dec. 29. Dec. 8, 2Z&29. • Hastings Holiday Church Tour from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Six churches will open their doors for touring. Tickets $6 for adults, $2 children day of the tour, $5 for adults in advance. December 10. • Of Christmas Past will be held Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. in the Historic Charlton Park tum-of-the-century village. There will be Dulcimer music in the church on Sunday’, Dec 11. Admission to Christmas Past is $6 for adults and $3 for chil­ dren ages 5 to 12. There is no additional cost for crafts. Dec. 10 & 11. • It's Christmas at the Mill at Historic Bowens Mills features Christmas trees, horse drawn rides, photos with Santa while you wait or shipped to your door, and unique Christmas gifts. Grand opening Friday, Nov. 27 from noon to 5 p.m., open noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays until Christmas, there is no admission charge to the Gathering Place. Call (269) 795-7530 or visit www.bowensmills.cofn. December 10-11,17-18. • Christmas Past in Battle Creek is the subject of the next Heritage Monday Night program at the Kimball House Museum. 196 Capital Ave. NE, Battle Creek The event, which starts at 6 p.m., which run down the many ways in which the community has cele­ brated the holiday season in past years. Admission to this informative historical pro­ gram is $5. Those attending are invited to bring photos or other mementos of of past Battle Creek holiday celebrations. Monday, December 12. • Pre-Schoo! Story Time takes place every Friday morning beginning at 10.30 a.m. at the Hastings Public Library. The event is free and open to all parents and pre-school age chil­ dren. Call (269) 945-4263 for more informa­ tion. Every Friday. • Swing Dance at the Richland Community Center, 8905 Gull Road (across from Hardings). Dances start with lessons at 7J0 p.m. and the dance will take place after­ ward and continue until 10J0 p.m. All ages and ability levels are welcome. Dress is casu­ al. $5 per person. No partner necessary. Bring a snack tor the snack table. Call (269) 317-2197 for details. First Friday of every month September through June. • Sunday Social Dances with the Swing Master's Band at the Richland Area Community Center, 9400 East CD Avenue, Richland. Dances take place from 2-5 p.m. $7 per person. Beginning dance lessons are offered from 1-2 p.m. for $5 per person and feature instruction in swing, cha cha. fox trot, waltz, polka, and rhumba. No partner neces­ sary. All abilities welcome. Casual dress. No smoking or alcohol. Call Colleen Burke at (269) 317-2197 for more information. 1st & 3rd Sunday each month. • Bingo is held at the Nashville VFW Hall starting at 10J0 a.m. every Monday. • Dance to Life at Bumham Brook Center in Battle Creek from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Singles and couples welcome (anyone under 17 must be accompanied by adult). $4 at the door ($2 for members). Lean basic steps in East coast swing, waltz, fox trot, cha cha, and rumba. Instructor. Colleen Burke. Every Monday. Call anytime for Hastings Banner classified ads269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 Chamber of Commerce 37 Highway, Hastings (the former ix>me of the Tick Tock restaurant). Every Sunday. Doors open at noon, games from 2-7 p.m. 11 Thomapple Kellogg High School Christmas Concert at 2 p.m. at Middleville's TK High School. 11 Hastings High School Christmas Concert at 4 p.m. at HHS. Will be broadcast on WBCH at 8:30 a.m. on Christmas. 13 Poinsettia Tea & Manor Tour from 3-5 p.m. at the W.K. Kellogg Manor, 3700 E. Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Comers. $20 adults, $14 children. 15 Winter Wonderland Holiday Dinner at 6:30 pjn. at the W.K. Kellogg Manor. $32 per perwn. Call (269) 671­ 2416 for more information. 15 Maple Valley Honors Choir Concert at 7 p m. at the Maple Valley HighSchool. 16 Holiday Walk at the MSU Kellogg Biological Station, 3700 E. Gull Lake Dr., Hickory Comer. 12 p.m.-5 p.m. $7 adults, $5 seniors and children. Cali (269) 671-2416 for more information. 16 Holiday Bake Sale from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at MainStreet Bank featuring homemade baked goods to benefit Barry County Humane Society projects. Weekly SUDOKU by Linda Thistle 8 1 6 3 8 4 7 9 2 7 1 3 2 6 4 9 2 8 2 5 S 4 5 8 6 1 2 Flare a number «n the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each small 9-box square contains al of the numbers from one to nine | DIFFICULTY THIS WEEK7 * * * | * Moderate ♦ ♦ Challenging ♦ ♦♦ HOO BOY! Cm w *www »>■*■■■■• m. "" ••• • Winter Wonderland Holiday Dimer will take place at 6:30 pjn. Dec 15 at the WX Kellogg Manor, 3700 E. Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Comers. Cost is $32 per person. Call (269) 671-2416 for more information. Maple Valin Honors Choir Concert begins at 7 p.m. Dec 15 at the Maple Valley High School. Holiday Walk is planned from 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 16 at the MSU Kellogg Biological Station, 3700 E. Gull Lake Dr., Hickory' Comer. Admission is $7 adults, $5 seniors and children. Call (269) 671-2416 for more information. Holiday Bake Sale will be held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 16 at MainStreet Bank in Hastings. Homemade baked goods including pies, cakes, cookies, and dog treats will be available to purchase. Proceeds will benefit the Barry County Humane Society's "pet" projects. Holly Ball will take place from 7-10 p.m. December 16 at the Bumham Brook Center, 200 W. Michigan Ave, Battle Creek. Lew Boyd Band will perform live music for dancing. $5 members, $8 non-members. Public welcome. Snacks provided. Michael Hatlrps Lord of th. Dance conws to Miller Auditorium in Kalamazoo December 16 at 8 p.m. Ticket prices range from $20-$45. The Lord of the Dance troupe features Irish dance champions from around the globe. Myshnomhead Will perform live December 16 at Planet Rock in Battle Creek, 191 Angell Stren Crossbreed and Gizmachi will open the show. Ages 18 and over only. Tickets are $18 day of the show or *15 in advance. Call (269) 962-2L2lj< c'tubplanetrock.com for more information. Aerosmith with Lenny Krantz will perform live at Van Andel Arena December 17. Tickets are $55, $85, and $125. Holiday Pom with Lmjrirt Brass m 6 p m. in Miller Auditorium December 17. Th*. Empire Brass will be the featured artis.' and enjoys a reputation as North America's finest brass quintet and performs over 100 concerts a year all across the world. The holiday spectacular will include yuletide tunes, sing­ alongs, and a special presentation by the Kalamazoo Ringers handbell ensemble. Concert tickets are $15-$45 for adults and half-price for students and children and can be purchased by calling 1-800-228-9858. This week’s selection: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Holiday on ice at the Twin Star ice Areana 5076 Sports Drive, Kalamazoo. Tht Kalamazoo Christian Symphonic Band anc the Kalamazoo Skating Club will present th< holiday show. Tickets are $10. Show times an 5 and 7J0 p.m. Saturday, December 17 Dinner at the Shanks on Ice VIP suite is avail able for $32 per person. Please call (269) 978 0466 for dinner reservations. Ein Deutsches Weihnachtsfest; A Germar Christmas Concert will be held December If with a prelude at 3:30 p.m. and concert at 4 pjn. at St Mary's Church. 423 1st NW, Granc Rapids. Admission is free. The Edelweist Choir, dressed in traditional costume, wil present their annual Christmas concert o: sacred music and traditional carols. An instru mental prelude will be performed by the Eir Prosit Band of Kalamazoo, featuring Alper horns and brass. Holly and Ivy Tea and Manor Tnr from 3 5 p.m. December 20 at the WX Kellogg Manor, 3700 E. Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Comers. Cost is $32 per person. Call (269) 671 2416 for more information. Holly Trolley Holiday Tour througl Middleville from 6-9 p.m. Dec 22. Trolley rides around the village to view decoration.* and community events. A Christmas Carole Holiday Dimer * 6 J0 p.m. Dee 22 at the WX Kellogg Manor 3700 E. Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Comers Coat is $32 per person. Call (269) 671-2416 foi more information. Andy Williams Christmas will take plaa at Soaring Eagle Casino Dec 22. Tickets car be charged by calling 1-888-7EAGLE7. The 7th Amnal Bubble Bath at The B.O.B in downtown Gr^nd Rapids December 22 from 6:30-9 p.m. Admission is $25 anc includes drinks & food. The 7th annua Bubble Bash takes place in Crush at The BOE on Thursday. The Bubble Bash features quali ty sparkling wines and champagnes frorr Australia, Spain, South America and the US. xs well as an assortment of hot and cold appe tizers and music provided by 88.1FM WYCE There will be a raffle for CDs, concert ticket end a number of other great items. Tickets wil be «.vailable at the door or you can reserve i spot at *his annual holiday event by calling (616) 459-4788 x 110 or visit www.soup9on.org Living Nativity Scene from 6-9 p.m. Dec 23 at the Middleville Methodist Church. Critic’s J Comer C by DJUL SaM v Running time: 157 minutes MPAA rating: PG-13 “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" is the fourth — and best — film in the series. This is no small feat, considering how magnificent director Alfonso Cuarrin’s “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban’’ was. But director Mike Newell has built upon the foundation of his predecessor and created a spectacular, visually compelling and emo­ tionally riveting film that, even after two-anda-half hours, leaves you wanting more. The film stars Daniel Radcliffe as Hany Potter, the 14-year-old wizard-in-training at Hogwarts Academy. Unlike the previous three films. Radcliffe really shines in this movie. He has finally grown into rhe role and brings to it an emotional maturity that makes him a joy to watch. The same can be said for his two compan­ ions. Emma Watson (Hermione) and Rupert Grint (Ron). The chemistry between these three acton is palpable. You can feel the affection that is between them, which makes their scenes resonate even deeper with the audience than any of the other films. If you haven’t already read the book, the story goes something like this: The young wizards are in their fourth year at Hogwarts. This year the school has been chosen to host “The Tri Wizard Tournament." a kind of Magic Olympics between the various schools. Although Harry Potter is too young to compete in this dangerous tournament, somehow his name is announced as a com­ petitor by The Goblet of Fire, which leads many of his classmates to shun him. Also, added to the mix is the return of Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes), the evil wizard who murdered Harry’s parents. And finally, there is the introduction of Puppy Love for our young trio of heroes and Daniel Radcliffe takes a flying leap as Hany Potter in "The Goblet of Fre." the awkwardness of early adolescence to con tend with. It’s a lot of plot ground to cover in such i limited amount of time, but Mike Newel pulls it off. and every member of the cas does a splendid job. The special effects though not as good as “The Lord of th< Rings," are well done and don't draw alien lion to themselves. I heartily recommend this film. And I bon estly hope that Warner Brothers releases ar extended version on DVD. GRADE: A+ C 2005 King Features Synd.. Inc. □□□□□□□□□ □□□□□□□□□ □□□□□□□□□ □□□□□□□□a □□□□□□□no □□□□□□□□a □□□□□□□□a □□□□□□□□□ □nnanonaa J9MSUV — nxoans - �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 8.2005 - Page 17 SafoMe’r Stars Ivory-billed woodpecker search team member to speak locally BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of persuading people to look at the positive pos­ sibilities that make up any choices they might face. ARIES (March 21 to April 19) At this MM^^time you might want to resist that ^^^^^otherwisc admirable Aries ^^penchant for getting to the heart of a matter quickly. (4Kccp in mind that a delicate situation calls for patience. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your ..aspects favor more diplo­ macy and fewer direct confroutations when dealing LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) * Uncovering some surprising background facts about that ^ongoing personal matter could \make you reconsider the |Fextent of your involvement. A neutral family member offers advice. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Mt Religious or spiritual themes I start to dominate your aspect g this week. This can serve as a ^counterweight to the mount­ ’ king effects of the season’s y with a relationship problem. fJ J J Avoiding hurt feelings can help in your search for the truth. ‘growing commercialization. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Positive aspects are strong this week. Although you might still have to deal with some problems caused by a recent period of turmoil, you are making progress, and that's what counts. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A family matter could benefit from your counsel. But don't come into it unless invited, and don’t stay if you feel uneasy. Just remember to reassure one and all that you’ll be there for them. LEO (July 23 to August 22) As the truth about an ongoing situation [emerges, you could find [that you were right to defer [judgment before you had [all the facts. Now would be [a good time to move on io ’other matters. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) 'Jin Your plans to take control a personal situation because you feel you are qualified could create ■LWH resentment. Best to hear what everyone else involved in the matter has to say about it. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to f. \ -(December 21) Taking on that -r recent challenge impressed a \ ^Mg^^lot of important decision-makMeanwhile, proceed with ^^Syour holiday plans, and don’t • * *forget to include you-know-who in them. ^9 CAPRICORN (December 22 to January A>p 19) Disagreeing with an opin’^^^^C^ion you can’t accept could be ^^K^^Bdicey. and your motives might The Brigham Audubon Society teams up with the Binder Park Zoo for a free public presentation: Searching for the Ivory-billed Woodpecker - A Participant's Account by Caleb Putnam. The free program is sched­ uled for 7:00 PM Wednesday December. 14 at the Binder Park Zoo's Conservation Discovery Center. Please enter through the main gate. Caleb Putnam is a Michigan native and a member of both the Michigan Audubon Society and National Audubon Society. He earned a B.S. in Biology from Alma College in 1999 and a M.S. in Environmental Studies from the University of Montana in 2003. While living in Montana. Caleb played a crit­ ical role as a member of the Montana Important Bird Areas team. A lifelong birder. Caleb has extensive knowledge of Michigan birds and places to find them. In 2004 Caleb led Kirtland's Warbler tours for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. He is currently a member of the Michigan Bird Records Committee, an active author of ornithological articles, co-author of Montana Birds, and an instructor at Grand Rapids Community College. In the summer of 2005. Caleb led Specially Tours for highly sought after songbirds, to rave reviews, for Michigan Audubon Society. In April 2005. Caleb was part of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's search for the newly-rediscov­ ered Ivory-billed Woodpecker in eastern Arkansas. The presentation will include both visual and auditory evidence of the woodpecker's continued existence after nearly a half centu­ ry lacking any credible evidence. For more information contact Tom Funke the Binder Park Zoo at 269-979-1351 or tfunke@binderparkzoo.org The Mildred and Robert Otis Sanctuary is one of 19 sanctuaries owned by the Michigan Audubon Society, a private, not for profit organization. Michigan Audubon holds in trust 3600 acres of land, supports and main­ tains bird surveys and research, provides educational opportunities, and has 43 local Audubon chapters in Michigan. At left: Caleb Putnam is part of a team trying to verify the existence of the ivory­ billed woodpecker (photograph by Mike Boyce) questioned. Best to wait to (J> mount a challenge until you d have support for your position. 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Copies conveniently available on newsstands throughout the Barry County area. • According to statisticians Christmas is the most deadly day of the year for Americans: On Dec. 25, there are, on average, 12.4 percent more fatalities than on any other day of the year — and that doesn't count sea­ sonal-depression suicides and turkey-carving accidents. • It's still not known who made the follow­ ing sage observation: "After the unexpected has happened, there is always someone who knew it would." • It's been reported that the 30th president of the United States, Calvin Coolidge — for reasons unclear — rode a mechanical horse up to three times every day. President Andrew Jackson kept his racehorses at the White House, and President Warren Harding played poker there twice weekly. • Researchers report that for the average 160-pound man, 29 pounds of that weight is just the skeleton. • A newspaper in New Jersey discovered something odd about a medical examiner's report After a brief investigation, their find­ « ings were published: "The medical examin­ er's office filed a report based on dinical observation that listed the cause of death as pneumonitis, or a bad cold, but an autopsy found Mr. Acevedo had died of multiple gun­ shot wounds to the head." • Chimpanzees are the only primates — other than humans, of course — who have been known to hunt for meat in the wild. • It's not terribly unusual in Scotland to order your breakfast oatmeal topped with Scotch. • Lollipops are 99 percent sugar. • For the first 12 years of its existence, that ubiquitous office staple Liquid Paper was called "Mistake Out." Thought for the Day: "Woman would be more charming if one could fall into her arms without falling into her hands." — Ambrose Bierce © 2005 King Features Synd., Inc. KCC Concert Band to premier composition of Coldwater teenager The annual Holiday Concert of the Kellogg Community College Concert Band, under the direction of Ed Zentera. will feature the premier of a new selection entitled Titan" by 15-year-old Coldwah r composer Costas Dafnis. The concert will be held Sunday, December 11, at 3 pan. in the Binda Performing Arts Center. Additionally, traditional concert band literature and holiday selections will be performed with both Zentera and KCC music major and current Olivet College music student Kayla Mohlman sharing the conducting duties. General admission for the concert will be $5 and cost will be $3 for students and seniors. Call anytime for classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 �Page 18 - Thursday. December 8. 2005 — The Hastings Banner Saxons dominate DK on basketball’s opening night Everything the Saxons varsity boys’ bas­ ketball team tried worked on in its season opener against Delton Kellogg Tuesday night in the season opening contest for both teams. The Saxons (1-0) scored a 61-27 victory on their home floor. The Saxon defense completely shut down the Panthers, allowing just two points in the first quarter and ten in the first half. The Saxons jumped out to a 13-2 lead by the end of the first quarter. Bryan Skedgell and Steve Bolo both scored ten points, while J J. Quick added ten. All 12 Saxons scored in the ball game, as Brad Mead also chipped in eight points. Delton didn't have anyone to match the size of Bolo and Skedgell. Skedgell was a perfect 3-of-3 from the free throw line and Bolo went 5-of-6 from the stripe. Nick Archer led Delton (0-1) with six points, four Panthers finished the game with four points. Behind the top four for the Saxons. Eric Laurie and Scott Coleman added four points each. Bryce Stanhope and David Peterson three. David Cole, Dan Dimond. Michael McGandy two each, and Jesse Ellwood hit one free throw. The Saxons led 28-10 at the break, and 45­ 19 heading into the fourth quarter. Both teams were able to get their benches into the game, and work on some things as they prepare for the start of their conference seasons. Delton Kellogg doesn't have a lot of time. The Delton boys open Kalamazoo Valley Association action this Friday night at Parchment, and then travel to Paw Paw next Tuesday. Hastings begins conference play at home against Thomapple Kellogg on Tuesday. The Trojans will open the season Friday night at Grandville. Saxon point guard Brad Mead rises above a trio of Delton Kellogg defenders to get a shot off in the first half of Tuesday night’s season opening contest. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Swimmers and spikers get season started Saturday Saxon junior Bryan Skedgell dnves past Delton Kellogg sophomore Nick Blacken towards the basket Tuesday night. Skedgell tied for the Saxon lead with 11 points. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings’ Eric Laurie rips the ball away from Delton’s Nick Archer as he tries to get off a shot in the second half Tuesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) All of Barry County’s varsity volleyball teams and the TK-Hastings boys' swimming and diving team get their season started at tournaments around the state on Saturday. The Trojan swimmers will be a part of the Grand Rapids Communitv College’s annual Ramer Relays. Swimmers hit the pool at GRCC beginning at 11 a.m. Of the five varsity girls’ volleytail teams in the county, only two have the same head coach they had a year ago. Two of the programs. Lakewood and Maple Valley, saw their head coaches step down after season’s in which they won con­ ference championships. The Vikings' new head coach. Christine Grunewald was an assistant varsity coach at East Grand Rapids from 2002 to 2005. Her previous volleyball experience includes high school competition at Huntington Beach High School in Southern California where she grew up. She went from there to playing four years at the University of California Irvine. The Lakewood girls will be at Creston Saturday. Bill Breppn takeover for his first s^sop, at Maple Valley, after coaching varsity vol­ leyball at Charlotte High School and at Spring Arbor College. The Lions begin action at the Bath Invitational. Former Portage Northern leader Jack Maggelson will take his Delton Kellogg girls sn Battle Creek St. Phillip Saturday. The county's two coaching holdovers, are Hastings Gina McMahon and Thomapple Kellogg's Jaime Nelson. The Trojans and Saxcns will both be a part of the Otsego Invitational to open the year. Barry County wrestlers on Thomapple Kellogg’s Lee Elementary has top of Ml wrestling world teachers of perseverance and healthy living I’m looking way ahead already, but Lakewood's big wrestling dual with Allegan Tuesday night got me thinking about this year’s wrestling tournament a little early. Allegan was ranked second in the state in Division 2 by the Michigan Wrestling Association heading into the match, and the Vikings third. Just for the record, last year’s Division 2 runners-up from Thomapple Kellogg are ranked fourth and the Hastings Saxons are ranked seventh. The defending state champi­ ons from Mason are of course the top ranked team in Division 2. and fifth overall behind Division 1 powers Davison. Hartland. Rockford, and Division 3’s Montrose Rams. By the way. that “little" Martin team that just missed an upset in Middleville the other day is ranked fifth in the state in Division 4. For the first time since I’ve been here Hastings. Lakewood, and Thomapple Kellogg could all be district champions in wrestling. Those three teams have certainly been wor­ thy of district titles and more since I’ve been paying attention, but they’ve often had to meet in the district tournament. TK knocked off Hastings for a district title last year, then beat Lakewood for the region­ al crown. The year before that all three teams were in the same super-district, with Hastings knocking off the Trojans and then Lakewood taking out the Saxons. Having all three teams with a chance to win district titles two days after Valentine’s Day sounds like a good way to start the district tournament. The bad thing is that from the first Thursday night, the Vikings and Saxons head to the same regional as the Mason Bulldogs. I don’t know how good the Saxons are going to be at that point, or the Vikings, or the Bulldogs. Lakewood would sure be helped if one of their former state qualifiers Adam Fyan comes beck to the team. He left this week according to head coach Bob Veitch. They’d love to have him back. That could be a 12 point swing in a match, getting a pin versus get­ ting pinned. The Trojans would be in the could have regional match-ups with Lowell. Hamilton, or both. I guess they always say. “to be the best, you’ve got to beat the best.” They’ll all get their chances this year. Why do these Barry County schools* do so well? Remember last week's column about parents being a little too involved? All the coaches have been around for a long time. Now either none of them have ever done anything wrong and they just happen to all be perfect, or having a coach stick around for a while helps a program get better and stay better. No disrespect, but I’d be willing to bet on the second option. Tom Ixhman has been at TK for 33 years. Chris Ricketts has been at Maple Valley 33 years. Bob Veitch 25 at Lakewood. Mike Goggins eight at Hastings, and Rob Heethuis 20 at Delton Kellogg (with a short break in the middle). There are probably plenty of people who have wanted these guys kicked out of their job at one point or another, they may have even replaced someone who was forced out. There are those who would say that they’ve been there so long because they’re such good coach­ es. and that’s what they want for their child's program. They got the opportunity to stick around a few years and made the most of it by Frank Kasper Should Marc Lester and Sam Wilkinson be called to write a “What I did over summer vacation” paper it would look much different than most teachers in the Thomapple Kellogg School District. Relative to the mainstream population, both accomplished some amazing feats in their respective endeavor". Over the course of the summer and into October, third grade teacher Lester competed in three marathons, in addition to the Fifth/Third River Bank Run last May, as well as other local events of shorter distances. Fellow third grade teacher Wilkinson spent his time chasing down com­ petitors while swimming, cycling, and run­ ning in the sport of triathlon. In addition to preparing for the next school year, these gentlemen did not prefer to be sedentary during their vacation time. Lester and Wilkinson have been involved in endurance sports in one way or another for the majority of their lives. Both have back­ grounds in cross country dating back to their high school days. Wilkinson in turn carried his career as a har.ier to Grand Rapids Community College and then Grand Valley Stale University while Lester to a reprieve from running. Eventually Lester returned to his roots and took up running, setting his sights high and early on the marathon. Wilkinson however, began competing in triathlon after several years of running road races of various distances, up to and including the marathon. Being able to toe the line at the Boston Marathon does not come cheaply or easily. If one has aspirations of running in Beantown, it is not as simple as registering on-line and paying the race fee. First a potential partici­ pant must ran a different marathon meeting or exceeding the qualifying lime set by the Boston Marathon. The time standards are age graded. The older you are the slower the time Thomapple Kellogg third grade teachers Sam Wilkinson and Marc Lester. requirement is for you to achieve. Lester’s unwavering goal was to gain entry under the 30-34 age qualifying time over the summer before he reached the 35-39 ige-group. Though his first attempt in 2005 was a valiant effort. Lester fell disappointingly short at the Bayshore Marathon in May. Determined to meet the standard he ventured to our neighbors to the north where he put one foot in front of the other in efforts claim his Boston starting line rights. The Massey Marathon in Ontario. Canada found Lester crossing the line in 3:07 and fourth place overall which met the highly sought after standard to join the cast of thousands at Hopkinton, where the Boston Marathon will start in April 2006. Not being one to rest on his laurels, Lester recently completed the Grand Rapids Marathon, on Ort. 30 in a very respectable 3:14. Lester will carry on his preparation for his Beantown race after fully recovering from his most recent undertaking. Wilkinson spent his summer competing in triathlon chasing his goals in the Michigan Grand Prix Series!MG PS) and testing is metal in short course triathlon. The MGPS is a series of triathlons in Michigan which has athletes competing to earn points in order to place in their respective age divisions. Races arc located throughout the state in places such as Ann Arbor, Gaylord, Three Rivers, and more locally in the form of the Great Lakes Triathlon which takes place at Barlow Lake. The races range in distances, but a typical event covers 1.5k of swimming, 40k of cycling, and 10k of running. Generally Wilkinson places in the top quar­ ter of these events overall and because many See RUN, page 21 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 8. 2005 - Page 19 Saxons second at Allegan Tourney The Saxon varsity wrestling team edged out Jenison to finish second behind the host Tigers at the Allegan Tournament Saturday. Allegan totaled 215 points, with Hastings finishing second with 170.5 and Jenison third with 170. There were 16 teams involved in the tournament. RJ. Morgan (103), Rusty Burgdorf (130). and Steve Case (152) all earned weight class championships for Hastings, while Lee Selby placed second at 145 pounds, and Jeremy Redman (125) and Ashtin King (160; placed fourth. “Morgan, Burgdorf, and Case looked great and continue to be consistent for us." sard Saxon head coach Mike Goggins. “Selby also had a great day. and Redman and King also looked good against a very tough field." Hastings opened the season with big wins over Holland and Mona Shores at the Holland Quad last Thursday. The Saxons topped Holland 51-16 and Mona Shores 65-12. Earning two wins for the night for Hastings were Matt Watson. Morgan. Alex Lowell. Redman, Ricky Mathis. Selby. Case, King, and Mike Morehouse. Tim Bowerman, Kyle Quada. Josh Morehouse, and Jackson Hoke earned one win each. “It was a good opening night for us," said Goggins. “We wrestled well and with as much experience as we have this year there were no real surprises." There were a couple though, as the fresh­ man Watson looks to share time with Morgan Delton’s 7-0 start includes Lawton Invite championship Trailing 10-9 heading into the third period of his 189-pound bout Thursday night against Mattawan. Jordan Stewart needed 16 unan­ swered points for a technical fall or a pin to earn a Delton Kellogg victory. Stewart got his pin. 51 seconds into the third period, and helped the Panthers to a 40­ 38 win. The dual with Mattawan Thursday night has been the toughest test for the Panthers so far. Heading into tonight's quad at home with Maple Valley. Olivet, and Marcellus the Panther, spon a perfect 7-0 record. The Panthers got the win over Mattawan on the season's opening night as well as a 57­ 22 victory over Vicksburg. Saturday, the Panthers went and won the Lawton Invitational by winning all five of their duals on the day. Only three of the 14 bouts between Delton and Mattawan ended with a team earning fewer than six points, including two of the final three matches. Mark Loveland, Brendan Boyle. Kirk Wolschleger. Montana Otis, Octavio Romero, and Stewart all earned pins for the Panthers in the match. DK’s other four points came from Brett Bissett's 13-1 decision at 140 pounds and Delton Kellogg head coach Rob Heethuis said that sometimes the young m*n who save points in a loss turn out to uc just as big of heroes as winners do. The Panthers' Jordan Smith managed to keep his shoulders off the mat in a 15-0 loss at 160 pounds and Anthony Riley held Mattawan's Nick Ballard to a 10-4 decision at 171. Stewart, Romero. Loveland. Bissett. and Boyle all earned two victories on the night for the Panthers, also topping their opponents from Vicksburg in the opener. Other Delton winners against Vicksburg were Matt Loveland, Jason Roe. Shaun Reigler, Anthony Riley, and Chad Ramsey. Delton had seven medallists Saturday as it dominated the Lawton Invitational. The Panthers topped Lawton 60-24. River Valley 45-32. Schoolcraft 72-12. Hartford 48-30, and Covert 66-15. Earning medals were Boyle (125). Roe (130). Bissett (140). Riley (171). Slewart (189). Ramsey 9215). and Romero (275). Delton is the place for wrestling fans to be this weekend as the Panthers host a quad tonight, a *B’ team tournament Friday, and a six-team varsity dual tournament Saturday that includes Bangor, Mattawan, Constantine, Gull Lake, and a team from StevensvilleLakeshore. at 103 and 112 pounds, sophomore Mathis has earned some chances at 130 and 135, and junior Josh Morehouse attempts to add some depth in the upper weight classes. The Saxons will compete at the Wyoming Park Invitational this Saturday, then host Maple Valley next Wednesday. The Saxon varsity wrestlers aren't the only ones off to a good start. Earning junior varsi­ ty wins last Thursday in Holland were Josh Lemon, Kyle White. Jon Rogers. Jordan Carley, Wes Sender, Matt Donnini, Eric Duits. Sy Overmyer, Ben Zaccenelli. Scott White, Shane Cooper. Jason Baum, Ryan DeCamp, and Travis Trudgeon. While the varsity was wrestling to a second place finish in Allegan, the Saxon *B' team was earning the runner-up title at ten-team Ionia Tournament Saturday. Mathis earned a first place finish for the Saxons at 130 pounds. Garrett Walker and Scot white finished second in their weight classes, while Loren Smith. Shane Cooper, Donnini. and Overmyer all placed third. The Saxon JV wrestlers were at Lakewood's Danny Olivo Memoria* Tournament Saturday. Trent Brisboe, Ryan Bosma, and Cari-y all earned first place fin­ ishes, Jeremy Roger was second. Chris James, Jordan Tyrell, and Semler were third and Rogers. Duits, and Zaccenelli placed fourth. Elk’s hoop shoot will be Saturday The Elk’s Hoop Shoot will be held Saturday, Dec. 10. in the Hastings Middle School’s West Gym. Participants must be eight years old before April 1. 2006. and must not turn 14 before April 1,2006. Shooting begins at 10 a.m. Contact Mike McLean with any questions at 948-9561. Vikings drop baskej|gll Maple Valley wrestlers fail opener in season’s first two duals The Maple Valley Lions were topped 72-4 by the talented Lakewood Vikings, a team which is ranked third in the state in Division 2 to open the season, and dropped a 39-30 decision to Wayland. The Lions were strong in the light middle weights, with Raven Scuriock starting the match against Wayland off with a pin in the 125-pound bout. Jamie Corwin followed that up with a pin at 130 and Tyler Corw in earned a pin at 135. After those three matches, the Lions mus­ tered just two more wins the rest of the way. and had voids at three weight classes includ­ ing 103 and 112. It didn't hurt as much as it could have with Wayland also taking voids at two of those three weight classes. Mark Andler won for Maple Valley by fall at 160 pounds, as did Tyler Greenfield at 119. Maple Valley’s Keith Lackscheide and the Wildcats' Levi Urias wrestled the only bout of the match that went the full six minutes, with Urias coming out on top. The other ten matches that were contested all ended in pins. Many of the young Lions will work on extending their matches when they travel to Delton Kellogg this Thursday to face the host Panthers and Marcellus. Olivet will also be in attendance. Saturday, the Lions will be a part of the Jeff Lehman Memorial Invitational in Middleville. The Lions* next home contest is the Jesse Snow Memorial invitational Dec. 17. The Lakewood Vikings didn’t want to start the season the way they did Tuesday night not with Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 road games against Lansing Catholic and Haslett on the horizon. The Vikings take on Lansing Catholic this Friday night, then head to Haslett next Friday. Lakewood is 1-0 after dropping a 57-48 ball game at Lowell Tuesday. The Red Arrows jumped out to a 19-7 advantage in the first quarter, then pushed that to 36-15 by the half. Drew Happie scored 16 points for the Red Arrows and Josh Hettinga added 15. They did much of their damage from the outside with Happie knocking down three three-pointers* and Hettinga two. ’ The Red Arrows cruised the victory in the second half, despite Lakewood inching to within 14 points at the end of the third quar­ ter. Tyler Barrett led Lakewood with 15 points and Nick Hilley added ten. Eddie Phillips Kyle Rowland Viking seniors make plans to extend athletic careers by Brett Bremer Academy isn’t a recent development Sports Editor “The opportunity to play baseball just kind Lakewood seniors Kyle Rowland and ot presented itself." said Rowland. Eddie Phillips still have some work to do on He went on his official recruiting visit two the high school level. weeks ago. On the area's wrestling mats this winter, “Il's awesome. It’s so coot." Rowland said. Phillips will be working towards improving “Il's like your regular college campus, but the on his second-place finish as individual last military' feeling makes it feel so elite." year. Rowland has a couple months for fight­ Rowland was second-team all-state as a ing in the paint for the Lakewood varsity junior on the Viking vanity baseball team. boys' basketball team ahead of him before his Phillips was second in the state, in Division senior season behind the plate for the Viking 2 at 171-pounds wrestling last year. varsity baseball team. He todc his official visit to the University That hasn’t stopped both of them from of Michigan in October, and also spent some making plans for their futures. time with former teammate Alan O'Donnell "Both of these kids are very coachable, on an official visit to Michigan State very disciplined. They both work hard, University. they’re goal oriented, and they're self-driv­ “The program at Michigan is better and the en.” said Lakewood's Bob Veitch, who has academics as well." Phillips said of his choice coached Rowland in football and baseball and to become a Wolverine rather than a Spartan. Phillips in wrestling during their high school Phillips first came in contact with the careers. Wolverine coaches at last summer's national Rowland recently made the decision to wrestling tournament, and the Michigan attend the Air Force Academy in Colorado coaches showed real interest with phone call Springs. Colo., and will play baseball for the after phone call during the fall months. Falcons. Phillips still has a little academic “Eddie's been a four-year starter in work to finish up. but will be a walk-on on the wrestling" said Veitch. "1 always knew Eddie Cjnivcraly of Mich igan wrestling team next *w3Gl<f gcskomc’lhefc. Big’tcrffor somewhere year. like that. That was always his goal to be at Rowland’s desire to attend the Air I wee that level." Friday, December 9 • 6:30 p.nt • WBCH-FM............Tkfc Wc*k in College Basketball Saturday, December 10 • 2:00 p.m. • WBCH-AM.................................. WMU vs IUPUI Saturday, December 10 • 6:00 p.m. • WBCH-FM ....................... MSV at Wichita State Monday, December 12 • 7:00 p.m. • WBCH-FM .................................... Tom Izzo Show Tuesdr, December 13 • 6:45 pun. • WBCH-FM.......................Middleville 5 Hastings SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at www-hassk 12 org 500 pm 5.00 pm 500 pm 600 pm 730 pm G<rfs Varsity VoMeybaH Giris Junior Vtatty VWteytoali Grtt Fraahman Voteybal Soys Varsity Swimming Gets Varsity Saxons plan second b-ball alumni night Thomappte-Kstogg HS Thomappte-Keltogg HS Thomappte-KHogg HS GR Union Thomappte-Kailogg Hj 530 pm Boys Junior Varsity Wresting Delton Inv. Saturday. December 10: TBA Boys Varsity Swimming Raxter Invite ar GR Comm Col 830 am Girts Varsity Voleyban Otsego Invite 930 am Boys Varsity Wresting Wyoming Park Inv. 9 30 am Boys "B" Team Wrestling Ofcvet High Scrtool No events scheduled WnMwv Prwnhsr 1?430 pm 4.00 pm 600pm 6.00 pm 700 pm Boys 8th Basketball Thomappie-Kalogg MS Boys 71h Basketbei Thomappte-Kslogg MS Gate Junior VMty VMeybal Defton-Ka*ogg HS Giris Freshman VoMeybai Deflon-KeOogg HS ~Ga1S Varsity Voeeyball De.lon-Ketogg HS 4 90 pm Boys Freshman Basketball Thomapple-Kellogg HS 530 pm Boys Junior Varsity Basketball Thomappie-KeHogg HS 530 pm Boys Varsity Swimming Ottawa Hits HS 7.00 pm Boys Varsity Basketban Thomapple-Kellogg HS 730 pm Gats Varsity Holland Christian HS Werineytev Oarwrbar 14: TBA Boys Varsity Wrestang Maple Valley HS TBA 4 00 pm Boys 8th Basketban Kraft MeadowA 400 pm Boys 7th Basketball Kraft Meadow A 600 pm Boys ’B' Team Wrestbng "B* Quad O Bangor Thursday. December 15: 530 pm Girts Junior Varsity VoOeybaH Tn at Okvet 5 30 pm Girts Freshman VoUeybatl Tn at Okvel 7 30 pm Boys Varsity Thomapple-Kotlogg HS H H H H H H Thanks to this week's sponsor... www.campdarryl.com TRAVEL BASKETBALL PROGRAM Boys Age 12-17 DARRYL MATTHEWS, Director P.O. Box 50461. Kalamazoo. Ml 49005 Phone 269-217-6498 E-mail: co3chdarryl0campdanyl.com Time and dates subject to change HASTINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS „ Contact Laura 948-0506 to Sponsor the Sports Schedule The Hastings basketball program will be holding its second annual Alumni Night on Saturday. Dec. 17. A reception will be held starting at 6 p.m. in the new Hastings Community Education and Recreation Center and will continue after the varsity boys' basketball game. A light meal will be provided. The Saxons will be hosting Holland Christian High School, with the freshman game starting at 4 p.m.. the junior varsity at 5:30. and the varsity at 7:30. Admission to the game will be free for for­ mer Saxon varsity basketball players, who are asked to use the CERC entrance on the Southwest end of the building. There has been interest in an alumni game, but r.s.v.p’s will be needed by Dec. 11 from anyone interested in order to hold the game. The game would be played between former Saxon basketbail athletes at noon on Dec. 17 if a response is received from enough willing participants. Saxon basketball alumni may contact Steve Storrs for more information or to r.s.v.p. at (269) 967-1414 or by e-mail at sstorrs0hasskl2.org. or they can leave a message for Don Schils at the Hastings High School at (269) 948-4409. Please join us on December 13,2005 at 5:00 - 8:00 for the Lucerne V.I.R Premiere Night to attend a sophisticated gala to celebrate the debut of tne elegant new Buick Lucerne. This is your opportunity to experience a new era in luxury, beauty and refinement - the new Buick Lucerne. 2 vehicles available for lease or purchase. 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Allegan entered the season ranked sec­ ond in Division 2 and Lakewtxxl third, with everyone in the division looking up at the defending state champions from Mason. ’’Most people have Mason and Allegan picked for the finals, because we would have to wrestle Mason in the regional*." said LakewtxxJ head coach Bob Veitch prior to Tuesday’s dual. There is still a lot of wrestling before then, including a dual at Mason between the Vikings and Bulldogs Jan. 5. Lakewixxi earned a 36-30 victory over the Tigers, avoiding one of their individ­ ual state champions and surviving against Lakewood’s Mike Kuras (bottom) fights to escape the grasp of Allegan's Dan Craig in their 215-pound match Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the other. ”1 'bought the kids wrestled real gtxxl tonight." said Veitch. "They stayed with high percentage stuff." The Tigers’ Cameron Sima/ was the state champion at 141 i pounds last season in Di\ ision 2. but didn’t even get to wres­ tle Tuesday. The meet started at 171 pounds, and Sima/ came out to take the default w in at 160 with the Vikings ahead by 12 points. Allegan's other returning state champi­ on Dan Craig pushed Lakewood's Mike Kuras around a hit in the 215-pound match but Kuras kept him to a major decision. 13-2. •’You’ve got to play your cards, so we kept away from Sima/, and left Eddie (Phillips) down, and went head to head with (Craig)." said Veitch. "I think Mike Kuras did an outstanding job and made some great adjustments." Phillips, who was second in the state last year at 171 pounds to the Tigers’ Eric Sima/ didn’t have the now graduated state champ to deal with and dominated Jason Hayes in the 189-pound bout, earn­ ing a pin in 1:06. He was one of only three Vikings to win by fall, the others were Holden Hummel at 103 and Levi Phelps al 140. Kyle Rcxrt also earned six points for the team by default at 130 pounds. Lakewood's three other victories were by decision, with Cody Dupont winning 5-1 at 275 pounds. Michael Forman 4-J at 135. Eric Krueger 7-4 at 145. and Cody Orszula 6-2 at 152. The Vikings built up their confidence in the opening week of the 2005-06 wrestling season Lakewood was already 6-0 heading into the match after winning duals with Maple Valley and Carson City last Thursday at Maple Valley, and winning the Harper Creek Tournament for the 20th consecutive time by beating Pennficld. Harper Creek. Battle Creek Central, and Quincy. The Vikings were perfect in their victo- Lak ©wood's Michael Forman (left) keeps his hands on Allegan's Jon Christman as he tries to escape in the second period of their 135-pound battle (Photo by Brett Bremer) ry over the B.C. Centra) Bearcats, win­ ning 78-0. No team did much better than that at Harper Creek. The Vikings topped Pennfield 75-3, Harper Creek 60-15. and Quincy 68-9. Hummel. Josh Clark. Michael Gregory. Kyle Root. Orszula. Josh Kettle. Adam Lyke. Phillips. Kuras. and Dupont all went 4-0 on the day for Lakewood. Forman and Durkee were both 3-1. and Andy Ferris was 1-0 at 215 pounds. The Vikings also won big at Maple Valley last Thursday. The Vikings topped the host Lions 72-4 and defeated a solid Carson City team 46-27. “The kids wrestled well." said Veitch. "Things worked out for us and wc got a couple of breaks. Carson City is a good team." The Vikings got pins from Gregory, Orszula. Phillips. Krueger, and Kuras to help them to victory, and Dupont won against a void at the heavy weight spot. Other winners for Lakewood against Carson City included Kettle taking a 7-5 win in overtime. Levi Phelps w ining a 12­ 5 decision, and Durkee winning 14-3 at 119 pounds. The Vikings will be in action again Saturday when they head to Temperance Bedford, their final action before the dual with Mason Jan. 5. 2006 Chevy Cobalt LS Automatic, cruise. 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Stephen Wales II President/Sr. Mortgage Consultant ■ ■ -- �Tftp Ha .'.ng*. Banner - Thursday Decemoer 8 2005 - Page 21 TK mat men i by Brett Bremer Spurt* Editor A Martin fan in a camouflage jacket and ball cap came down from the stands and met Thomapple Kellogg varsity wrestling coach Tom Lehman at the side of the mat to offer his congratulations Wednesday. "It was a gtxxi match." said Lehman. Then the Martin fan commented that it was just nice to see a little Div ision 4 school being able to compete with the team that was the state runner-up last winter in Division 2. Lehman cut him off before he could finish "Martin's not just a little Division 4 school." he said. Ixhman’s Trojans had just edged out Manin. 38-35. at the season opening IK Quad. "Martin's good. We know they 're good.” said Lehman. "They've got about four or live real studs We helped them out in a couple of matches, The kids kept working, kept going, h's not over til it's over." Tlte Trojans trailed 29 to 5 with seven matches left. TheTK boys responded by win­ ning six of those seven, including a default victory for Kyle Dalton at 112 pounds. Even . ith the Clipper's void at 112. the Trojans were still behind 35-32 going into the final flight. TK’s John Wallace came out strong against Martin's Spencer Bosdan in the 119-pound bout. and built a 7-0 first period lead Aftei a quick injury time-out at the end of the period, w liere Wallace got his stomach and his nerves under control, he went back out to the mat and eventually pinned Bosdan 56 seconds into the third period. "They all did a fairly decent job for the first time out." Ixhman said of his wrestlers. "We The Trojans' Tucker Bowerman (back) wraps up Martin's T.J. Berride in trie early stages of their 103-pound match Wednesday night at TKHS. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxon Sports Shorts boys’ 41-24. Micah Huvcr led Hastings with seven points and Alex Randall chipped in six. Grant Heide led tbe Saxons in rebounds w ith seven while Roe Salazar. Ryan McPhail, and Will Sprague helped out with five rebounds each. Last Wednesday, the Saxons to Newhall 43-36. Heide led Hastings in scoring with ten points and Kevin Bosnia and Randall chipped in with four apiece. Randall led all rebound­ ers with 13. and Kevin Maurer added nine and Sean McKcough eight. Brian Baum and Huver each had four team lost to Byron Center Monday 54-26. Riley McLean and Jason Heinrich led Hastings with five points each. Mall Feldpausch. Jcrred Rambin and Malt Cathcart had four each, and Troy Dailey and PJ. Mead also scored. The Saxons fell 34-26 to a tough Newhall squad last Wednesday McLean led the Saxons w ith seven points. Heinrich added six points. Feldpausch. Ron A Herding. Mead. Ryan Pennington. Mike Purchase. Zach Passmore and Cathcart also scored for Hastings. DISCOVER THE HOLIDAYS Make this holiday season special with a trip to downtown Hastings. You’ll rediscover the charm and warmth of small town America in our unique shops and stores —brimming with unusual and original gift ideas for everyone on your list. Our fine restaurants and pubs offer great dining, and the perfect spot to celebrate the season's best wishes with friends and family. have a lot of kids with experience, but not experience in good matches. This is probably the first time it’s come down to Wallace has to win." After Trojan senior Justin Lewis' technical fall victory over Zach Petrie to open tin match at 125 pounds. Marlin went on a leai. winning the next six weight classes and get ting pins from Jeff Salmon at 130 pounds. Steve Mena at 135. and Codv Peckham at 145 If a couple of other Trojans hadn't stepped up. the Wallace wouldn't have been wrestling to get the Trojans a victory. Travis Young < 171 > and Dennis Olson (189) both won their matches by pin. Young pinned Casey Rickli in 3:49 and Olson only took 49 seconds io put l*hil Brown on his back. Martin's Chris Darrow got the best of TK's Glen Brock in the 215-pound bout, pinning him in 1:12. but Mike Munjoy got tltose six points back forTK in the heavy weight match where he pinned Shane Hettinger in 45 sec­ onds. Tucker Bowerman wrestled well fora 10 4 decision at 103 pounds over the Clippers I I Bemde. Other Martin wins included major deci­ sions for Seth Conley at 140 pounds and Travis Buskirk at 160. and Zach Hettinger's one-point decision over Billy Bird at 152. The win over Martin was an exciting end to a 2-0 evening for the Trojan wrestlers. TK opened the evening with a 56-12 win over West Ottawa. Bowerman. Wallace. Lewis. Bird. Olson, and Derrick Brock all won by pin for the Trojans’ in their contest against the Panthers, while Smith won by technical tall. Dalton. Mark Brown, and Scott Brown won by major decision, and Munjoy won a decision. On Saturday, the Trojans placed second out of nine teams at the Grandville Challenge TK had three first place finishers. Lewis. Olson, and Derrick Brock. Scott Brown. Young, and Munjoy placed second, and Dalton and Bowerman third. Hartland won the tournament with a score of 348.5. TK scored 239.5 points, and Milford was third with 199.5. The Trojans will be at Rockford tonight, then host the Jeff Lehman Memorial Invitational on Saturday. RUN, continued from page 18 — ____________________________ c. injuries, but Wilkinson gamed ground after they sub­ sided and he was able to gain fitness. Ultimately he would earn an eighth place fin­ ish in the 30-34 age category for the series For the first summer in many, this past sea­ son Wilkinson did not participate in a half­ ironman triathlon where athletes swim 1.2 miles, cycle 56 miles, and run 13.1 miles. For 2005 Wilkinson focused his attention on a few short course events to test not only his endurance, but his speed. He swam, cycled, and ran his way to a second place overall fin ish at the Interlochen Short Course Triathlon in July, and pulled away early on the bike to be declared champion at the Ludington Short Course Triathlon in late August However, he noted he would trade either accomplishment for a top ten finish at the Reeds Lake Triathlon where he placed twentieth overall, with the fifteenth fastest bike split on the day among over 700 athletes. In addition. Wilkinson’s sights are set on West Virginia's Mountaineer Half-Ironman in mid June for 2006. While these teachers are simply doing what they do. they are setting a great example for the students at Ixe Elementary. Slay ing tit and working hard toward personal goals are important lessons, and it never hurts to lead by example. YMCA volleyball meetings will be held Monday On Monday. Dec. 12. there will be an orga nizational meetings for all teams interested in playing in the YMCA’s women's winter vol­ leyball league and the co-ed w inter volley ball league. The women's meeting will be held al 7 p.m.. and the co-ed meeting at 7:30 p.m Both meetings will be held at the Hastings Community Euucalion and Recreation Center. Any team wishing to play must attend or send a representative to the meeting Those unable to attend must call the > MCA al (269) 945-4574. before the meeting League games will begin on Monday Jan 9 for the women's league and Wednesday Jan. 11 for the co-ed league. Teams may register by completing a team roster and sending a check to the YMCA. P.O Box 252. Hastings. Ml. 49058. The cost to enter a team is $200. Teams w ill he accept ed on a first come first served basis Any questions can be directed to the YMCA al 945-4574 Thornapple Kellogg s John Wallace tries to shake Martin’s Spencer Bosdan off his back in their 119-pound bout last Wednesday night at the TK Quad. (Photo by Brett Bremer) FISH SHACK lake Perch Everyday Badcet nn ‘ D. vU >1 ■l •1 ■l J <1 •< ■e •i .1 •< ii Certifiw^5 AvdWHe Ask for Christmas Matter Specials 119 EAST MAIN STREET, MIDDLEVILLE Phone 269-795-8850 Hours Mon -Wed 11 a m.-8 p m Thur -Sat 11 a.m.-9 p m.; Sun. 12 ncon-6 p.m. 1< !< •I >1 >< !< �Page 22 - Thursday. December 8. 2005 The Hastings Banner New graduation requirements mean changes for local schools by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer The Michigan Department of Education is developing mandated graduation require ments for ail high schools in hopes of pro­ pelling Michigan's public school education ahead of other stales and giving students the tools they need to excel in the changing job market. But how will these new requirements affect high schools and middle schools in Barn County? State Board of Education President Kathleen N. Straus said. “We have to have high expectations for all kids. This really goes a long way to right the wrong all these years ot only requiring civics lor graduation. We can t keep doing everything we've been doing. Otherwise. we'll be getting the same results." Stale Superintendent of Schixils Mike Flanagan presented recommendations for the new standards at last month's Stale Board of Education meeting. The board is to take action on them Tuesday. Dec. 13. If the changes affect any of Michigan's laws the plan will be forwarded tc the Stale Legislature and Gov Jennifer Granholm for rev ievv. The standards include Flanagan's Gingerbread tradition continues Bruce and Naomi Pauley of Lake Odessa have a long-standing family tradition of building a gingerbread village the day after Thanksgiving. Each family member builds his or her house on a 15-tnch square piece of heavy cardboard. Bruce, a retired min­ ister, always builds a church The village is assembled on a large table. The extras of street lights, a pond, pine trees, sidewalks, a park and tram tracks are added to com­ plete the confectionery community. The entire village is made from candy, frosting, cookies and pretzels. This year there were 15 ‘sugar plum fairies." ranging in age from 2 to 83 years old. (Photo by Helen Mudry) Pew Year's ft bay r qhiU New Year’s Eve Package • Two Nights Accommodations • 2006 Festive Party Favors • Kodak Disposable Camera * • Private Guest Party with Champagne & Appetizers! View our Website for Details new Year’s Eve Dinner With Live •Jazz* Musical Entertainment! Chef Selected Menu Offers Your Choice of Two: Lobster Thermidor Juniper Glazed Pheasant Grilled Blue Marlin Roasted Tenderloin "Michigan Merit Curriculum" which is com­ posed of 16 credit hours m required classes. The total number of credits required for grad­ uation would still tie left to the local districts to determine. Included in the "Michigan Merit Curriculum" required classes are • Four years of English language arts; • One year each of algebra I. geometry, algebra II. and an additional math class during the senior year; • One year each of biology, physics or chemistry; and one additional year of science; • Three years of social science, which must include a semester of b<»th civics and eco­ nomics; • One year of health or physical education; and • One year of fine arts, which may include music, art or theater courses. Chris Cooley, superintendent of the Hastings Area School System, said the pro­ posed changes would require students to take one more year of English, two more years of math and an additional year of science. Though it may sound like major changes are ahead for the district. Cooley said for the majority of students it won’t mean a major schedule shift. "A lot of our students are there in their elec­ tives. they're just not required to be." said Cooley. Cooley said he sees the mandate as a posi­ tive move for the stale, one that looks to the economic future of the students. "I think Mike Flanagan is right when he talks p.boul how we can't be a civics only slate. Wc need to make sure students are pre­ pared for the aftcr-schvxil marketplace." said Cooley. Delton-Kellogg Superintendent Ron Archer said he agrees with Cooley that the changes will benefit students. “Overall J think it'll be a positive move for most kids. They've (the state> been working toward state mandated education, we re just headed that way even faster. The students will be held to the same standard and have the same information delivered to them." said Archer. Acting Lakewood Superintendent Dave Doozan. however, sees the plan as placing more burdens on students and faculty, espe­ cially with the additional math requirements. "I don’t think it’s realistic. Math is a diffi­ cult subject for a lot of students. If they don’t pass a class they may end up taking two math classes their senior year or attending summer school. It doesn’t leave any room." said Doozan. Another year of math and two more of sci­ ence are on the schedule for Lakewood stu­ dents. should the plan be approved. While Kim Kramer, superintendent of Maple Valley schools, agrees that the plan will have some positive results, he said there arc also many questions it creates. “I think it's a positive move when consid­ ering that 42 out of 50 states have some requirements for graduation. I applaud where the state superintendent is going in terms of raising expectations, but what they are failing to realize is that public schools take all stu­ dents and all of the students' abilities into consideration." said Kramer. Kramer also said he is worried that require­ ments will limit a student’s ability to take elective classes such as art and foreign lan­ guages. “For us it raises a real dilemma in terms of how do we. in a six-period day. fit all of these requirements and still allow students some chance to pursue classes of interest. If the stu­ dents are going to have 16 of the 24 credits mandated and decide to take band it limits their ability to take a foreign language class." said Kramer. Kevin Konarska. superintendent for Thomapple Kellogg schools, said he is wail­ ing until the final proposal is adopted before making many judgments about the plan. "It's important to note that this is a propos­ al and we're not sure of what the end product w ill be. The call for more rigorous curriculum can be beneficial with students competing in a now global economy. The challenge will be continuing to offer a well rounded education and how to fit in elective courses. There are so many hours in a day and there's the con­ cern that when fitting in these requirements something else gets pushed out." said Konarska. Archer said the recommendations were developed by the right group of people, edu­ cators. "Il's the educators recommending these changes, not the legislature. A panel of educa­ tors across the stale worked with five other states to develop these recommendations." said Archer. The Michigan Slate Board worked with the teams from Rhode Island, Indiana. Massachusetts, Arkansas and Oregon to develop the recommendations. Cooley said the changes will affect more than just high school classes and the impact on the curriculum of middle schools needs to be factored into the plan. "One thing that hasn’t been discussed a lot by the media, they’re treating it as a high school issue, it’s not. Il's going to affect cur­ riculum at least back in middle school. Districts will have to make changes to cur­ riculum so students will be ready for Algebra 1. Some middle schools may begin offering Algebra I. There's a lot of things to be worked out yet." said Cooley. Adequate staffing also becomes an issue when such a major restructuring takes place. Doozan predicted that while the district may not have to hire any new teachers, some problems nuy arise from certification. “Il's going to cause certification problems. Some of the teachers may have to be laid off because they aren't certified in the right areas. It's going to be a problem with staffing." said Doozan. For Delton-Kellogg, staffing issues also will arise if the changes arc adopted. "We’ve got some alignment to do. Wc may have to move staff to create enough actions for students while fulfilling the standard of a highly qualified staff." said Archer. Kramer says the highly qualified .require­ ment for teachers through the No Chid Left Behind program has limited the schools abili­ ty move teachers and with the new require­ ments staffing will become even more ot an issue. “Il used to be that if a teacher had minor in a subject, like math, they could teach a math class. Now under the highly qualified defini­ tion in No Child Left Behind a minor is no longer acceptable and that has limited the flexibility to move staff around to teach class­ es." said Kramer. Changes in staffing may be in store for the Hastings district as well, though Cooley isn't ready to detail just what those may be. "We’re going to have to wait and see if it’s enacted. The way it’s proposed it would defi­ nitely require some shifting." said Cooley. As currently proposed. the costs associated w ith the plan will fall directly to thr districts with no funding coming from the govern­ ment. Kramer said. “How we make these changes with budget cuts is another question. This is another unfunded program. I’m $600,000 in red right now and the heating season is start­ ing. I don’t know how we’re going to balance the budget. The state gave $175 new money for each student, but my health insurance costs and retirement costs which are mandat­ ed with the stale and accompanying F1CA costs, when those are added together that's $217 per student. I’m already in the hole al the start of the year." said Kramer. Kramer agrees with the goals of the plan but isn’t sure how they can be reached on the current school budgets. "We're being asked to do more, which 1 agree with, but we’re being asked to do it with less.” said Kramer. The time frame for implementation also is an area of concern, especially when viewed through the possibilities of budget cuts, high­ er energy costs this winter and lack of funding from the government. Doozan said the changes are set to be adopted in March 2006, with implementation to begin immediately. “It would give just two months of school to make plans for implementation in September. The way they’re going about it is too fast and it’s going to cause problems for districts." said Doozan. Cooley shares Doozan's uneasiness about the time line. "A major question is. how willing is the state to work with the districts to give ample lime to implement the changes?" Kramer said two months isn't enough time to figure out the staffing shifts that will need to be made at Maple Valley, but the district will do what they can to see the plan imple­ mented. "It's not going to be enough time to figure out personnel issues. We will make a good faith effort and hope they understand that we are doing so but 1 can't guarantee we will be able to do so within that short timeline." said Kramer. The inclusion of lower grades in the process is something Konarska said needs to be considered. “If there arc changes to the district we need to have time to bring younger students on board and get them up to speed so they're capable of meeting the requirements." said Konarska. Looking at the plan in stages. Archer said the time frame isn't unrealistic and should be manageable for the Delton-Kellogg district. "It’s just one grade level at a time so that’s do-able. It’s a four year process starting with the ninth grade." said Archer. In a recent press release Flanagan explains the short lime frame for implementation. “We can’t wait any longer. The mind set has to be urgent to get this done. The perfect storm is heading toward Michigan — the pressures of the global economy that our cur­ rent system is not set up for. and the belief that the old au*o industry will come back and everything will te fins just the way things were. Well, those day- are over and we need to change the culture of education in Michigan." said Flanagan. Change is just what the proposed mane ated curriculum will bring, but only time will tell how those changes specifically mean for school districts at the local level. Pennock defending champion in Dec. 21 ‘Holiday Challenge' Inn ^Restaurant $55 PER PERSON. 11456 Marsh Ro. Available Seatings: 5:00, 7:00 ft 9:00 PM Recihvations Required: (269) 672-5202 Shelbyville. Ml 49344 I-888-GUN-LAKE WWW.BAYPOINTEINN.COM “Bright for the, Holidays” Full Service Dentistry 269-948-2244 Gole Dental Group Teeth Do More Than Chew Food Pennock Hospital plans to take on four other West Michigan health care centers in a "Holiday Challenge" contest for giving blood from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday. Dec. 21. Pennock Health Services will try to repeat last year’s win in the Conference Center at the local hospital. 1009 W. Green St.. Hastings. One challenge will be to help make sure area hospitals have enough blood over the Christmas and New Year's holidays; and sec­ ond will be trying to recruit a higher percent­ age of employee blood donors than Saint Mary's Health Care. Spectrum-Butterworth. Spectrum-Blodgett or Metro Health Hospital (all In Grand Rapids). "The winter holidays are just about the hardest lime of year to keep the blood supply strong.” explained Michigan Community Blood Centers recruiter Emily McMullen. "The hospitals that rely on us for their entire blood supply regularly sponsor blood drives around the holiday. A few years ago wc got the idea to involve them in a friendly kind of competition to see which one could recruit ihe highest percentage of donors from their staff, based on their total employee census According to McMullen, people from the Hastings area who turn out on Dec. 21 to give blood will be doing a double good deed: ’They will help boost the holiday blood supply, and show their support for Pennock's bid to win the Holiday Hospital Challenge again this year. Also, anyone who attempts to donate at this drive will receive a thank you gift.’ The winning hospital will receive a com­ memorative plaque, to be awarded al a cere­ mony following the close of the Holiday Challenge, in January (date to be announced). Any healthy person 17 or older who weighs 110 pounds or more may be eligible to give blood every 56 days. ’If every blood donor would give just one more time per year." said McMullen, "we could greatly reduce the risk of blood short­ ages. But especially around the holidays, it seems hard for people to make time to donate." Michigan Community Blood Centers, an independent, non-profit blood bank, provides 100 percent of the regular blood supply for Pennock Health services, as well as for all hospitals in Kent County. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-12-15.pdf b6efdcb1dbf0f4a263d08fec0de02bf1 PDF Text Text Progressive Dems critical of TTES facility Medicare plan just adds to problems Hastings wins two tourneys in one day See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 5 See Story on Pages 19 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PUBLIC UBR' . CHURCH SI -5 HI 43554-11 DANNER Hastings VOLUME 152, No. 50 Thursday. December 15. 2005 NEWS Christine Hiar BRIEFS new head of Green Gables HHS jazz concert set for tonight The Hastings High School jazz bands will present “Have Yourself a Jazzy Little Christmas" at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Thu-.sday, Dec. 15) in the Hastings High School lecture hall. This annual event will showcase the talents of the Hastings Jazz Band Day and Jazz Band Night. Special guests appearing in the con­ cert will be the HHS Vanity Singers, and the HHS Steel Dram Band, as each ensemble brings a unique quality to the concert to give the audience a wide vari­ ety of music. The Hastings jazz bands will present seasonal favorites, as well as several jazz classics as the students perform jazz in both written and improvised form. The concert is free admission, and audience members are encouraged to arrive early for a good scat at this stand­ ing room only event. First Friday topic will ImiCAFOs The next First Friday program will take up the issue of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) at noon Jan. 6 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, cor­ ner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Dennis Pennington, ag agent for Barry County from the Cooperative Extension Service, will do a Power Point presenta­ tion and there likely will be a representa­ tive from the Sierra Club on hand to The First Friday series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, has beer, held on the first Friday of every month since August 1989. Those attending may bring their own or purchase sandwiches at the hall. Tea and coffee will be provided by the Democrats. by Jon Gambev Staff Writer Christine Hiar of Hastings will lake over the reigns Jan. 2 as executive director of Green Gables Haven, a domestic violence shelter in Barry County. Hiar will be responsible for administrative services, fund development, grant writing and monitoring of the day-to-day operations of the shelter. Retiring Director Sandi Drummond praised Hiar for her work with at-risk seg­ ments of the population and said she feels confident that Hiar will do an excellent job. Hiar has a bachelor of arts degree in social work from the University of Michigan and a masters of arts in counseling from Oakland University. She has worked with high risk youth in Flint and has worked as a substance abuse therapist. “Christine conducted gang in-service train­ ing throughout eastern Michigan to help identify and intervene with at-risk youth." Drummond said. “She was also instrumental in establishing an adolescent day treatment program. “She helped establish an Insight Recovery Center in Flint and participated in and spon­ sored a number of special events for at-risk youth.” Hiar is married and has relatives in the Barry County area. Drummond said. Drummond will retire Dec. 31. She has been executive director of Green Gables Haven since the shelter opened in April of 2004. Prior to its opening, she served as a part-time executive director and was instru­ mental in the idea and completion of the local shelter. Drummond was previously a public health administrator for the Barry-Eaton District Health Departmen in Charlotte. She also runs a private consulting busines for administra­ tive issues, policies and procedures. She was a prime organizer of the now defunct Women’s Festival and a volunteer with the Barry Community Foundation. She is retiring to spend more time with her husband. Don. grandchildren and other fami­ ly members, she said. Hastings Mfg. sale of assets complete The sale of the assets of Hastings Manufacturing Co. officially was com­ pleted Tuesday. Dec. 13. The Anderson Group, Inc., a Bloomfield Hills-based bolding compa­ ny, has paid slightly more than $9.1 mil­ lion for the assets of Hastings Manufacturing, which sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last September. f- Anderson also assumed approximately $500,000 in liabilities as part of the trans­ action. The sale was approved by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Grand Rapids on Tuesday. Dec. 6. CM&D Capital Advisors served as the investment bank­ ing firm for Hastings Manufacturing dur­ ing the transaction. Anderson plans to continue production of the Hastings' piston ring product line locally under the same brand names. Founded in 1915 by Aben Johnson. Hastings Manufacturing, with about 250 employees, serves the automotive after­ market with a complete line of piston rings under the Hastings brand name. Customers include engine parts, special­ ists. production and custom engine rebuilders, retail outlets and warehouse distributors throughout the United States, Canada and Mexioo, as well as overseas. The Anderson Group is a. private investment company etpaged in the acquisition and management of operating businesses. See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 PRICE 50C Delton schools lay off 5 Time keeps on slipping... Hastings School Superintendent Chris Cooley reads about the passing of a bond issue to build the high school in a 1967 newspaper Newspapers and pho­ tos were amorg the items found in the time capsule , '■ by Amy jo Parish Staff Writer Five Delton school employees will be looking for new employment after the school board unanimously voted to lay off employ­ ees. Three copy room para-professionals, two media center assistants and a seventh grad para-professional were included in the layoffs discussed at Monday nights board meeting. Superintendent Ron Archer clarified that though the documentation shows two media center assistants one employee has been doing the job. Archer cited the lower enrollment numbers in the districts as a major reason for the cuts. This year the district has lost 118 students throughout its schools. The district is also looking to cuts costs by looking at reductions in the athletic depart­ ment. not replacing a second grade teacher who is leaving, reducing and delaying capital outlay projects and possibly eliminating field trips. Changes in the health insurance of non­ union employees will save the district SI4.000 and modifications to the teachers insurance may save close to $60,000, depend­ ing on when the changes arc enacted. Elimination of school field trips raised questions with the audience and Archer responded that it was just one of the plans the district is working on to cut costs and no action on the proposed changes, other than the laying off of support staff would be take;, yet. The cuts will be further reviewed bv ’.he board in January and Archer said he wel­ comes any proposals and plans for saving funds between now and then. “There are a few last minute details to work out." said Archer. “With the cuts we will still reach a sizable defecit of $500,000. We’ve taken a lot of input from a lot of peo­ ple. I tell people right now we’re hurting kids and good employees. These are the least dam­ aging cuts we think we can make al this time.” Two unanimous votes by the board hired Michelle Blackbum as paraprofessional and Israel Gonzalez and computer support spe­ cialist. The resignation of second grade teacher Kristen Fraaza was also accepted by the board. A contract for the leaching sU'ff was also ratified by the board and will tc brought before the teachers association for approval this week. “Its been a long process and wc appreciate all the support on this as wc worked through it," said Archer. The board also voted to name the drive that leads to the high school “Panther Pride Drive”. Brenda Pickett, principal of Delton Elementary, said that through a SI.000 grant from Barry Intermediate School District the school will be able to purchase junior grade books for the special and gifted classes. The Delton School Board will meet again at 7 p.m. Monday. Jan. 16. in the high school conference room. City, 11 police officers agree to 3-year contract by David T. Young Editor The City of Hastings and 11 uniformed police officers finally have agreed to a new three-ycar employment contract. The City Council Monday night unani­ mously agreed to the new pact almost a year and a half after the old contract expired. The wage increases of 2 percent in the first year and 3 percent this year will be effective retroactive io July 1.2004. A 3% increase will be implemented in the third year. City Manager Jeff Mansfield said an entry level police officer makes $12.23 an hour and top pay for the most senior officer is $20.47 an hour. Also according to the new contract, the city will pick up on average about 75 percent of the premiums for officers’ health care cover­ age. with the employees each absorbing the remaining 25 percent. Mansfield said the health care plans include many options and a variety of levels of funding When asked why the bargaining had taken so long. Mansfield explained that labor talks these days are particularly difficult because of health care issues and tighter budgets in the public sector." “Our wage increases (offered to employ­ ees) have been gobbled up by health care cost increases." Mansfield said. “And we (the city) are <n a tight financial situation, too. so both sides have had to do a lot of talking.” He added that the local unit of the Police Officers Association of Michigan (POAM) already had ratified the agreement last Friday. In other business at its meeting Monday evening, the City Council: • Heard from First District County Commissioner Don Nevins that he is opposed to a proposal to increase parking limits from two to four hours around the courthouse square to accommodate people serving jury duty among others. The proposal is being handled by The Facilities and Property Committee of county commissioners. County Commissioner Sandra James, chairwoman of the Facilities and Property Committee, said Tuesday morn­ ing that a letter has been sent to city officials suggesting the fom hour limit be implement­ ed on a trial basis. “My feeling is to leave it (the two-hour parking limit) as it is.” Nevins told the coun­ cil. “We’ve always gotten along .'•ithout it (increased lime). I don’t see any reason to change it" Nevins added, however, that he could sup­ port a proposal for those on jury duty getting special parking permits. He said he personally favors more use of nearly all-day or half-day parking lots only a block away, such as next to the Friend of the Court building (the old City Hail) and behind the Cinema 4 theater. Councilman Don Tubbs, who co-owns a bed and breakfast next door to Friend of the Court, said there are 54 parking spaces and it is rare when the lot is full. James said the idea is to have the parking area around the courthouse available to those serving on jury duty and to shoppers and peo­ ple who have business with the county. See CITY, page 2 What is conflict of interest? Heralding the holiday season Art and Della Meade on M-43 just east of Woodland have kept a 45-year tradition of chasing away the darkness of the win­ ter solstice with a spectacular Christmas display of lights every year The home again this year will be lit daily from 6 to 11 p.m. until Jan. 1. 2006. This representa­ tion of an angel sounding the trumpets »s just one example. (Photo by Helen Mudry) by David T. Young Editor Normally routine reappointments to the Agriculture Preservation Board morphed into discussions about conflicts of interest during the Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday morning. The two reappointments in question were for threc-year terms for Assyria Township tanner Paul Wing, who has been chairman of the Ag Preservation Board, and Lloyd Kilmer of Hastings Township. Commissioner Tom Wing told his col­ leagues he was prepared to abstain from the vote for his father because of the possibility of a perception of conflict of interest. However, the other seven board members insisted he vote on the appointment. See COUNTY, page 5 At home on the hardwood The Hastings and Thomapple Kellogg varsity boys basketball teams got the O-K Gold Conference season started Tuesday nignt. when they met in Hastings The Trojans took a 58-54 victory over the Saxon, as Ryan Sisson, who's pictured trying to get past Hastings' Bryan Skedgell, tossed in 20 points Both teams are now 1 -1 on the season (Photo by Brett Bremer) �Page 2 - Thursday. December 15. 2005 - The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Blood drive set for next Monday A Red Cross blood drive is planned from I to 6:45 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, at the Brat Baptist Church, 309 E Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. Michigan residents can give at least three meaningful gifts this holiday season with­ out visiting malls, placing catalog orders or shopping on-line. By donating blood through the American Red Cross in the next few weeks, eligible blood donors can help save the lives of up to three people, and help offset the slump in blood collections that typically occurs around the holidays. Blood donations often drop 10 to 15 per­ cent between Thanksgiving and New Years when donors arc busy with shopping, visit­ ing relatives or other holiday activities. The Great Lakes Region of the Red Cross needs to collect about 700 uiiits of blood every week day to ensure a safe and ample blood supply for patients in 80 Michigan hospi­ tals. Blood donors must be at least 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds, be in gener­ ally good health and must mot have given blood within 56 days of the date of the drive. Teen movie night set at the library A fun night for teen-agers is planned at 7 p.m. Friday. Dec. 16, al the Hastings Public Library. A movie based on the book “The Christmas Story " will be shown Friday night, along with a "Guess the Flavor" of the candy canes and free food. The library is located at 121 S Church St The program is free and open to all teens. For more information, call the library at 945-4263. Historical Society sets holiday party The Barry County Historical Society is planning its annual Christmas party to be held at the Hastings Elks Club at 1 p.m. Thursday. Dec. 15, with a potluck dinner. Members and guests will be bringing non-perishable foods to be given to the Veterans Affairs Office for area veterans and their families. At the society's November meeting, it was decided to put the World War books on sale for the holidays for $30. This book could make a great gift for a veteran or family member. The book may be pur­ chased at the Veterans Affairs Office on Tuesdays. Thursdays and Fridays. The phone number there is 948-4881. The drawing for "Jesse The HandCarved Goose" will take place at this meet­ ing. r<nd he will be given a ncn^anent home. Pennock to join blood challenge Pennock Hospital plans to take on four other West Michigan health care centers in a “Holiday Challenge” contest for giving blood from 11 am. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec . 21. Pennock Health Services will try to repeat last year s win in the Conference Center at the local hospital. 1009 W. Green St, Hastings. One challenge will be to help make sure area hospitals have enough blood over-the Christmas and New Year's holidays; and second will be trying to recruit a higher per­ centage of employee blood denors than Saint Mary's Health Cart, SpectramButterworth. Spcctrum-Blodgett or Metro Health Hospital (all In Grand Rapids). According to recruiter Emily McMullen, people from the Hastings area who turn out on Dec. 21 to give blood will be doing a double good deed: ’They will teip boost the holiday blood supply, and show their support for Pennock's bid to win the Holiday Hospital Challenge again this year. Also, anyone who attempts to donate at this drive will receive a thank you gift" The winning hospital will receive a com­ memorative plaque, to be awarded al a cer­ emony following the close of the Holiday Challenge, in January (date to be announced). Any healthy person 17 or older who weighs 110 pounds or more may be eligible to give blood every 56 days. Michigan Community Blood Centers, an independent, non-profit blood bank, pro­ vides 100 percent of the regular blood sup­ ply for Pennock Health services, as well as for all hospitals in Kent County. Humane Society plans bake sale The Barry Count) Humane Society will be bolding its annual iioiiday bake sale on Friday. Dec. 16. from 9 am. to 3 p.m. at Mainstrect Bank in Hastings. Homemade cakes, pies, cookies, breads and doggie treats and tree ornaments will be available. Money raised will go towards “Pet-Meals-On-Wheels." This program helps provide free pet food to those indi­ viduals who receive Commission on Aging Meals-on Wheels and have pets and need a little help feeding those pets. The Humane Society also has announced that Elaine Lipps was December's winner of the $25 drawing. Elaine had ter pet, Sam, neutered at Green Street Vet Clinic and will have credit there for future veteri­ narian care. The monthly drawing is open to all Barry County residents who have their pet spayed or neutered during the prior 30 days. Holiday concert at State Grounds State Grounds Coffee House will be in a Christmas mood this weekend with its third annual traditional Christmas concert. Opening the free show at 8 p.m. Friday will be the Swansons, a brother and sister combination who play the violin. This will be a return visit for them and everyone was amazed with their talented performance last year. Following the Swansons will be Jes and Jocelyn Price singing some Christmas favorites. To end the evening, a full choir will fill the store with holiday music. The concert will take place at 108 E. State St. There is no charge, but a one-drink minimum. fouNeggecf drive under way again The second annual Christmas for Our 4­ legged Friends.” a holiday charity program, is again under way. The program is related to the "Angel Tree," but for the animals at the county shelter. This is the second year for this pro­ gram, but the campaign is starting slowly, compared to last year. The program last year earned the shelter more than $300, but the growing number of senior citizens who need food for their pets (that is from the Humane Society), isn’t get­ ting enough help this winter. And the ani­ mal shelter needs donations or even better, adoptions. More than 1,000 animals were eutha­ nized this past year. The Humane Society asked for a special request of dry cat food without fish and canned dog or cu food. Tree locations are as follows: Critters Pets and Supplies, Mills Landing, Veterinarian Dr. Seidel's office, Tractor Supply Co. and the Railroad Street Feed MiU. Fiddler jamboree set for Saturday A fiddlers* jamboree will be held from 2 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 17, at 1417 Johnson St., Lake Odessa. For more information, call 616-374­ 8205. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL.. 945-9554 Holiday season activities outlined at local churches by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Advent and Christmas services and special events are being planned by local churches. Hastings Emmanuel Episcopal Church has an Advent potluck with a program and service Wednesdays. Dec. 14 and 21. The church is located at 315 W. Center St.. Hastings. Ml. (269), 945-3014. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with the meal no later than 6 p.m. Programs will be based on meditations and devotions for the Advent season. The evening will end no later than 8 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. For further information call 804-9698 or email us at emmanuel3@triton.net. Christmas Eve services Saturday. Dec. 24. will begin with the 4 p.m. children's service. Holy Communion and Holy Baptism Christmas service will be held at 10 p.m. On Christmas day. the Sunday service begins at 10 am. Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings wel­ comes the public to these times of worship and fellowship during Advent and Christmas: On Wednesday, Dec. 14. there will be a pre­ pared supper at 6 p.m. followed by evening prayer at 7. Worship includes Puppet Praise Ministry and "break out" time for children. On the fourth Sunday in Advent. Dec. 18, Sunday School is planned for 8:45 a.m. fol­ lowed by Holy Communion at 10 a.m. Worship includes the intergenerational “Live from Bethlehem." followed by the “Birthday Party for Jesus." The Nativity of Our Lord, Christmas Eve has Holy Communion services at 7 and 11 p.m. The Nativity of Our Lord, Christmas Day opens with Holy Communion 10 a.m. with no Sunday School. Grace Lutheran is located at 239 E. North St., four blocks east of North Broadway, across from Tendercare Nursing Home. Hastings Church of the Nazarene, at 1716 N. Broadway, will hold Christmas worship services Saturday, Dec. 24. at 7 p.m. for Christmas Eve worship and on Sunday. Dec. 25. at 10 a.m. for Christmas worship. Chester (Vermontville) The Chester Gospel Church will have a Christmas Candlelight service Dec. 24 at 6 p.m. For more information, call 543-5488. The church is located al 3744 W. Vermontville Highway between Mulliken and Chester roads. Clarksville Gateway Community Church in Clarksville will hold a Christmas Eve service at 6 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 24. This is a service of carols, candles and communion. On Sunday. Dec. 25. the morning worship at 10 a.m. will be a casual family celebration of the birth of Christ in song and scripture. Caledonia The Spirit of Life Lutheran Church. WELS. will hold special services at the Cross Creek Charter Academy at the comer of 76th and Kalamazoo. The church office is at 9809 Cherry Valley Ave. in Caledonia. Call 616­ 891-2004 for more information. Special worship services include Christmas Eve worship Saturday. Dec. 24. 6 p.m.; Christmas Day worship, Sunday. Dec. 25. 10 a.m.. and New Year’s Day worship Sunday. Jan. 1. at 10 a.m. Middleville The Middleville and Freeport United Methodist churches have planned Christmas Eve services. In Freeport the service will begin at 5 p.m. In Middleville there will be services at 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. A living nativity is planned for the Middleville United Methodist Church on the evenings of Dec. 22. 23 and 25. Nashville Peace United Methodist Church will have two separate Christmas Eve services Saturday, Dec. 24. The first will begin at 7 p.m. and the other at 9. The entire community is invited. This historic neighborhood church is four miles west of Nashville. It has been in min­ istry for more than 125 years, located near the comer of M-79 and Banyvillc Road. Sunday morning worship is from 9:45 to 11 xm. each week. Church school for children is heid during the second half of the service. Orangeville St. Francis Episcopal Church at 11850 W. Nine Mile Road, will hold a Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 24. The evening begins with music until 7:30 pjn.. followed by the service. A time for refreshments and conversation will follow the service. There will be no services on Sundays. Dec. 25 or Jan. 1. Regular Sunday service return on Sunday. Jan. 8. at 9:30 a.m. As is the practice of The Banner. The Reminder, the Maple Valley News and the Sun and News, information on events during this season will be printed in the above papers on a space available basis. Information about events open to the pub­ lic may be sent via e-mail to Patricia Johns at patricia@j-adgraphics.com. If it is more con­ venient information can be sent via fax at 945-5192. attention Patricia Johns. The deadline for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services to be printed in the Dec. 20 Reminder and community papers or the Dec. 22 Banner is Thursday. Dec. 15. by 5 p.m Please include all the information includ­ ing the church name, address, telephone num­ ber and telephone number of a contact person if it is different from the church number. A brief description of the event is also helpful. If information is faxed the name and tele­ phone number of the church should be on each page of the fax Information will not be accepted over the telephone. Churches can also pay for advertisements. Call 945-9554 to be referred to the proper dis­ play advertisement salesperson. Anyone with questions about this holiday column should call Patricia Johns at 945­ 9554. Progressive Dems critical of TTES facility use rules by David T. Young Editor The Progressive Democrats of West Michigan can't have a potluck this Wednesday after its regularly scheduled meeting at the Thomapple Township Emergency Services building. TTES person­ nel. meanwhile had a Christmas party there with lots of food. The Progressive Dems maintain Thomapple Township is unfair with its new policy against having food in a public facility, adopted at the Nov. 14 Township Board meet­ ing. The new rules went into effect just this month and social events, receptions and par­ ties arc not allowed. Both meeting rooms at the TTES building arc equipped with kitchens. Patricia Wilson, programs chair for the Progressive Dems. said. "1 was told that the reason is because the township had recently cleaned carpets and did not want to risk soil­ ing the floors. 1 was later told that the reason for the new rules is because the tow tship did not want to compete with local businesses who provide food services to the communi­ ty" Township Supervisor Don Boysen said. “(The facility) was built for a training room. We didn’t anticipate using it for social or civic functions. We didn’t want it to become a venue for dinners... We didn’t make it for social gatherings.” Wilson said though notices had been pub­ lished in the Sun & News and the Banner about her group s plans for a potluck, she wasn’t told it couldn’t be done until Monday. Dec. 5. She then was told the Township Board had adopted new written rales governing use of the TTES building, which was built and is maintained and operated by public tax dol­ lars. The policy is as follows: “I. The Township Emergency Services building, located at 128 High St, Middleville. Michigan (hereinafter referred to as TIES facility.’ is under the direct supervision of the Township Board. ”2. The Township Board designates the TIES Administrator and/or the Township Supervisor to supervise the operation of the TIES facility and its use. “3. The TTES facility is available only for use for civic-related meetings at the discretion of the Administrator/Supcrvisor. Social events, receptions, parties arc not allowed. No entrance fees arc permitted to be charged. “4. TTES-rclated activities and govern­ mental units shall have scheduling prefer­ ence. All uses shall be scheduled on an offi­ cial TTES Facility Reservation Master Calendar, duplicates of which shall be kept Ln both the TTES offices and the Township Hall offices. “5. Organizations granted use of the TTES facility shall make application on a form pre­ pared by the Township, to reserve its use, signed by a responsible person of that organi­ zation. “6. The TTES facility shall be subject to the Michigan Clean Indoor Air Act. and comes under the definition as a ’public place’ and smoking is prohibited in the building. The use of alcoholic beverages in the building and on tiie grounds is prohibited. “7. The organization granted use of the TIES facility shall agree to hold the Township harmless from injuries to persons or property arising out of said use and agrees to exercise reasonable care in the use of the TTES facili­ ty and shall return the facilities to their origi­ nal condition and configuration at the conclu­ sion of its use. “Adopted November 14. 2005. by the Thomapple Township Board.” Wilson said she found the above rales to be vague, especially because they did not specif­ ically prohibit food on the premises. “When I called and spoke with Township Supervisor Don Boysen about the new rules. I expressed my confusion about the vague language in the document and the fact that these rales are not being administered fairly,” she said. “Several days ago (one day earlier this month) a Christmas party with food was held in the EMS training room, which Mr. Boysen confirmed.” Boysen defended allowing 11ES personnel having food for their Christmas party in the meeting room. “They arc the reason for that building,” he said. “We can’t tell them, ‘You can’t have a party.’ “The building will continue to be open for meetings, but we don’t want it to become a social center for receptions, birthday parties, especially if there is a dinner." Boysen said the township's policy is not discriminatory. “We’ve allowed a lot of different groups to use this building, and they still can. but they can’t bring in food." He said, for example, senior citizens and the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) have used the facility. Wilson said she and the Progressive Dems, who include about two dozen members, were disappointed over the way the situation was handled. "Wc had our plans under way for the past several weeks and it is just sad that this has happened, but I'm not surprised," Wilson commented, suggesting that “I’ve been wait­ ing for something like this to come down the pike for a while now. We arc an active group, an outspoken group and we arc shaking things up in our smai! town. In the long ran Middleville and Thon.-pp1'* Township will be better off having other voices speaking about the issues and not just Republicans Diversity is important for a vital community. It’s what America is all about. Middleville is teccming a more diverse community with growth from Grand Rapids spreading south. I moved to Middleville 10 years ago and I see a real change in the community and I welcome iL “My biggest issue is that the rales for use of a public building arc not being appLed consistently and fairly. I feel like an unwant­ ed stepchild." CITY, continued from page 1----• Accepted with regret the resignation of Karen Heath from the Downtown Development Authority Board, effective Dec. 31. Heath said she recently has joined the Barry Community Foundation Board and the two organizations meet on the same night. • Approved the sale of two police cars to the highest of three bidders. Grace Quality Used Cars, one a 1999 model for $1,881, the other 2002 for $4,081. It was noted that both vehicles have about 90.000 on them. • Was introduced to new city police officer Chris Miller of Battle Creek, who had been a part-time officer for three municipalities, including the Village of Nashville. • Was told by Director of Public Services Tim Girrbach that city crews have been plow­ ing an unusually high amount of snow for this time of year. Councilman David McIntyre noted that 22 inches of snow has fallen thus far in December. Girrbach said the city already has used up almost half of its salt supply and McIntyre told him last January had 25 inches of the white stuff. • Agreed to renewal of its service tele­ phone contract with SBC Centrex for three years. The old pact had been approaching expiration after seven years. Cost is roughly $1,467 per month. • Adopted a resolution to send a letter to the federal government expressing its views about the need to continue local control of cable services. • Adopted a social security number privacy policy 1 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 15. 2G05 - Page 3 Time capsule reveals interesting glimpses of Hastings 35 years ago by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer It was a time when a shrimp dinner al the County Seat Restaurant cost $1.65. the Apollo 8 mission was drawing to a close, the dress code at Hastings Public Schools had been recently abolished and the musical “Hair" hit Broadway. A box hidden behind a brick labeled with the year 1972 on the exterior of the High School gives a glimpse into the past through memorabilia. Photos, newspapers, yearbooks and curren­ cy. along with a 1957 map of the county are just a few of the items found within the metal box. The time capsule, installed when the school was finished in 1972 even holds a photo of the school football team dated 1909. Superintendent Chris Cribley said the cap­ sule was meant to be opened in 1998 when the building was paid for but it had been for­ gotten until recently. It would be former Superintendent Dick Guenther who would let Cooley in on its exis­ tence. "There was a cute little ceremony when this was put in. The archhcc* and people directly related to the school were there." said Guenther. Ccoicy said it was fitting that the box should be opened this year since its the 35th anniversary of the school being open. Newspapers detail the passage of the $5.9 million bond to build the new school and the separate proposal to construct a swimming pcxil at a cost of $450,000 that was voted down. A brochure from Oldsmobile details all the latest models with standard features such as a left side rearview minor and' Instant-Hom. "an Oldsmobile innovation. Squeeze the wheel and the horn sounds. Just like that." Cooley is planning to display many of the time capsule items at the high school where current students can compare life today to that of 35 years ago. School handbooks detail many differences in the rules of school attendance. A hall mon­ itors were in place to keep track of students, applications had to be submitted if a student wished to drive their car to school and cur­ fews were in place for athletes. The first meeting between Cooley and Guenther occurred when students staged a sit in over the change to a closed lunch hour. “1 interviewed Dick for a radio show called “Your Mother Should Know." These kids weren’t going to move until they could got to McDonald's for lunch but they ended up moving and not being able to go." recalls Cooley. Although there have been many changes in the school as well as community in the past 35 years. Guenther who was superintendent from 1961 to 1982 has been glad to be a pari of them. “Mos*, of the changes have been for the good.” he said. Ground is broken for construction of the new high school in 1968. Scooping the first shovel full are (l-r) President of the Board of Education Fay Clardy, Assistant Superintendent Lewis Long and Superintendent Richard Guenther. Members of "The Peaceful Revolution" band pose for a picture. They are (l-r): Tim Kirkpafru*. Doug Actor. Gary Ruble Bob Johnston and.Gtoa Gilbert. u-• # Photos of downtown Hastings such as this one of the Ben Franklin 5-10 store were included in the Time Capsule The Hastings High School football team of 1909 are (back, l-r): Melvin Laubaugh, Tehor, Bill Severance, McWilliams, Alton Spencer, Al Brown, Laurence Castlein; (front) Rubin Paskill, Floyd Wood, Jim Bristol. Aoyd Duryea, Tolhorst. The summer of 1968 found these YMCA campers getting a workout at Camp Algonquin under the watchful eye of Counselor Jim King. Joe Bowler of the City Bowling League throws one down the alley Bud Linderman, radio and TV announcer and Stephen Johnson, president of Hastings Manufacturing hold a sign advertising a television show featuring “30 min­ utes of racing, road tests, research and reports on cars of all kinds." A new 10 man board of supervisors was appointed in the fall of 1968. Tney are (front l-r): Bill Cridler, William Hayes. Rolland Lyons, Roy Noffke. Ken Rodant; (middle) Luther Lenz. Victor Eckardt. Lewis Gilbert, Wayne Pennock; (back) Homer Becker and Joe Bennett �Page 4 - Thursday. December 15. 2005 - The Hastings Banner The Bible’s instructions on quitting To the editor: Editorial on Wal-Mart is worthy, too To the editor: Kudos to Fred Jacobs' opinion piece in the Dec. 8 issue of the Hastings Banner regarding Wal-Mart ("Movie on Wai-Man worth a seri­ ous look"). Consumers would be smart to be aware of more than the supposed bottom-line at the checkout. Those low prices at Wal-Mart are subsidized by the taxpayer in more ways than one. To support this position, let me present a few statistics to mull over, courtesy of the June 25. 2004. issue of the Building Tradesman newspaper: Wal-Mart has received more than SI bil­ lion in subsidies from state and local govern­ ment. according to a report by the public interest group Good Jobs First. The group combed public records and newspaper files to document more than 240 cases where public funds, tax write-offs and other government subsidies helped Wal-Mart open 160 retail stores and 84 distribution cen­ ters in 35 states. The average Wal-Mart store received $2.8 million in public subsidies while its distribution centers (warehouses) each received an average S7.4 million in gov­ ernment assistance, the study found. Public aid to Wal-Mart included financing through tax-exempt bonds, construction of access roads, installation of utilities and tax abatements. The consumer must ask elected officials why one of the world’s richest corporations is entitled to what amounts to corporate welfare. Wal-Mart bustles into communities touting jobs, all the while demanding special tax treatment, additional public services (sewer, police and fire, etc.) and more. Additionally, the stale of Tennessee did a cost/benefit study to determine if having a Wal-Mart come in was an economic benefit or economic drain. Guess what? The arrival of Wal-Mart was actually found to be a detriment. In addition to the costs of the public services mentioned above, the employees are often subsidized with public assistance and Medicaid, due to the poor wages and non-existent (or nonobtainable benefits) paid by Wal-Mart. Add to that the fact that due to Wal-Mart*s buying power, they often drive out the longestablished local businesses that cannot com­ pete with the elephant in the living room. Better yet. if the sales are not up to snuff. Wal-Mart will close shop and leave ghost towns in their wake. So when you sec Wal-Mart’s "feel good" commercials, just remember a couple of things. One. like many ads you see on TV. things are not always what they seem. Those commercials are not documentaries, they are PR. And two. you will pay for the great prices obtained at Wal-Mart. Maybe not directly at the checkout lane, but you will pay. And the cost may be more than you realize. My cost/benefit analysis dictates that my family’s hard-earned doliars will be better spent supporting local businesses and corpo­ rations with a better corporate ethics policy than Wal-Mart. Joan L. (Norris) Miller. Pennfield Township, Calhoun County. Formerly of Hastings Wal-Mart editorial didn’t hit the mark To the editor. Has Mr. Fred Jacobs, author of last week’s editorial on Wal-Mart, been to downtown Hastings and Middleville lately? 1 see two thriving communities when I shop in Barry County. 1 remember when I moved here in the 1980s there were many empty storefronts and not much growth in the county. Look at Hastings now — not only a full downtown, but growth throughout the county. I don't attribute this growth to Wal-Mart being here. It was many factors put together. Though Wal-Mart corporate offices are not located here its employees are. They shop and bank and live here in Barry County. The store draws sh» ppers here from all around the county instead of those people going to Battle Creek or Grand Rapids. As far as Wal-Mart’s wages how much does Mr. Jacobs pay his employees? When I read the Banner and Reminder 1 find errors on every page! Maybe if he paid his employ­ ees more you would get better people. I have always gotten great service from the employees at this Wal-Mart. To finish. I would like to say the Wal-Mart employees proyide greaL service f x*nd high quality standards in the Hastings stor^, espe­ cially at this busy time of year. Nancy Johnson. Hastings Make them put it in writing To the editor: Have you ever wondered what happened to the days when a handshake was all that you needed to seal a deal? Or how about when someone gave their word and you honestly believed in them? Just a little advice to all of you trusting peo­ ple when you’re try ing to sell a home. We had our home listed as “For Sale By Owner." The first couple that came in to view it fell in love wi Ji it. but they needed to sell their house before they could buy ours. We had a contract drawn up by a friend of theirs who was a realtor. (These contracts don’t hold up in court). We gave them until Oct. 15 to sell their house. They couldn't sell it, but wc still kept ours off the market because they just loved our home. Finally, at the end of November, they sold theirs. By this time, they had called frequent­ ly asking for the washer and dryer, pool table. round bale feeders. They asked if we would remove the cement out of the cattle barn so they could park their boat. We had to rent some heavy equipment to do this We had given our word so we had everything in line. Then one week before closing on the house they decided they didn’t want it. and backed out! We have learned a valuable lesson. We will never take anyone on their word. Everything we do will be in writing. We will never give items over so generously without putting a price on it. It is very sad when we now have to protect ourselves from our neighbors. We will proba­ bly run into these people in our community. I just hope the next people who have to come in contact with them (since they are looking to buy a home) are very cautious. Kelli Vaughan. Hastings I just read in a magazine. "Quitting is a very personal experience. There's no one way that works for everyone" A doctor said to me. "I would like to go out to lunch with you." Then a lady said, "What were those last few verses you said?" Many times I have heard, "I've tried and tried, cried and cried, and failed and failed." Many times I have noticed, (no doubt you have too) fami­ ly pain and suffering is increasing very rapid­ ly and the children seem to be getting the worst end of the deal. Here are those last few words this lady was asking for. 1 Corinthians 6:9-11. "Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulter­ ers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God." These words. I think, are some of the most welcome words a person can hear these days. I would like to share my focus on. "How they quit" The list in verses nine and ten are very, very contemporary. You may need to look up some of these words in the dictionary. Verse eleven tells, "how they quit" First.- they were washed, Ephesians 5:26, “that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the Word," Then Titus 3:5, "not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit." John 3:3, 7 "Jesus answered and said law no flesh will be justified in His sight, for by the law is the knowledge of sin being jus­ tified freely by His grace through the redemp­ tion that is in Christ Jesus.” Therefore wc conclude that a man is justi­ fied by faith apart from the deeds of the law." Romans 5.1.9 "Therefore, having been justi­ fied by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we stud! be saved from wrath through Him." Romans 8:30, "Moreover whom He predes­ tined, these He also called; whom He called, tfyese He also justified; and whom He justi­ fied. these He also glorified." Galatians 2:16, "knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ, even wc have believed in Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law; for by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified." Galatians 3:11, 24, "But that no one is justi­ fied by the law in the sight of God is evident, for "the just shall live by faith.... Therefore the law was our tutor Io bring us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith." Romans 6:23, "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.." "Christinas," That’s our business. A gift must be received before it becomes yours. Romans 10:4 "For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.* James 2:20, "But do you want to know, 0 foolish man. that fath without works is dead?' James 2:24, "You see then that a man is justi­ fied by works, and not by faith only." Genuine faith works. See Ephesians 2: 8­ 10. Rus Sarver, Hastings Let’s put a stop to ACLU abuse To the editor: Manhatten Bank. Foreign Policy Associations Let's hope the A.C.LU.'s cash cow will be a (CFR front), the Japan-American Trade stopped. Representative John Hostettler, Council. League of Women Voters and Depts, Republican. Indiana, sponsored H.R. 2679. a of State. Commerce. Labor and Agriculture. bill that would end A.C.L.U. abuse of the Profound dis-honesty was their thrust. A winner told the losers. ’We sold the pub­ 1976 law that allows judges to award attorney fees in lawsuits filed under the establishment lic a bill of goods. These jerks (speaking of clause. They have collected millions! You end members of Congress) don't have the foggiest notion of what is really in that bill!" Yes. Jerry up paying twice! Gerald Ford was president in 1976. so that Ford was there. KKK Robert Byrd of West just shows where he stood. He still just shows Virginia was there! 1 don’t think he could tell up for some so-called honor, etc. Sure doesn’t you what happened yet! George Ball, Under Secretary of State and give anything, always a taker. He can stay out Dean Rusk, were lop promoters. There were in Palm Springs. Remember the Warren Commission on President Kennedy's death? at least 90 organizations supporting the bill, Fort it. «»<••• — •• *• •• -* -tadBding '5’ann bureau* DefJ'natioiW’ The A.C.L.U. is a non-Christian organiza­ League. National Grange, church group and tion. Thaus the birthof Jesus is not Women's Business organizations.-1 low-much recognized! They have their own dates to cel­ did they understand? Karl Marx sal4 in 1848. “Free trade breaks ebrate. We have to hang in there and fight! This country was founded and fought for by down national boundaries and advances the Christians. It has been under attack ever cause of intemationJ socialism.” It’s getting late nere,in the United State-. since! Thomas Jefferson said. “All tyranny needs I mentioned President Kennedy, but how about the ‘Trade Expansion Act" of 1962, HR to gain a foothold is for people of good con­ science to remain silent." 11970. It was said the Roosevelt-Truman, The book ’Grand Design” by Council on Foreign Relations member, and Kennedy Eisenhower, Kennedy administrations have speechwriter Joseph Kraft shows overwhelm­ been so interested in disposing of some three ing contempt for American values. The book percent of our production, they are willing to spells out what will happen as the planners sacrifice the entire American market (taking take command of the national destiny and up to 97 percent of our production to foreign goods). move it toward their own shadowy end. Today, as never before, George Another term would be "world govern­ ment.’’ There would be no national bound­ Washington’s statement "There is but one aries; the breakup of all cultural religions and straight course, and that is to seek truth and total world chaos over which a small group pursue it steadily," rings true. It’s amazing to me to see responses to let­ can reign over supreme. The bill was studied and debated with less ters to the editor, answered with all the rub­ real understanding of its true implications. bish, but no answer to the meat of the letter. The majority of representatives and senators Did McCain have his P.O.W. records sealed who voted for the bill did not have even a for life? What about the P.O.W. situation that basic understanding of what it really con­ is covered up? He knows, finger in the air for directions. Two fingers on bonier control! tained. McCain almost jumped on Kerry’s band­ Expensive prepared “reports" and “studies" were prepared by organizations such as Chase wagon to boot! Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. to him. "Most assuredly. I say to you. unless one is bom again, he cannot sec the kingdom of God. Ek) not marvel that I said to you. "You must be bom again." I Peter 1:23. "having been bom again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the Word of God which lives and abides forever." This works, if you will. God will. Second, is sanctified. John 17:19, "And for their sakes 1 sanctify Myself, that they also may be sanctified by the truth." Acts 20.32. 26:18. "So now. brethren. I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheri­ tance among al! those who are sanctified to open their eyes, in order to turn them from darkness to fight, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sancti­ fied by faith in Me." Romans 15:16. "that I might be a minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God. that the offering of the Gentiles might be acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit." I Timothy 4:5, "for it is sanc­ tified by the word of God and prayer." 2 Timothy 2:21, "Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work." Sanctified means set apart to God. Third, is justified. Justified means, just as if I never sinned = Righteousness. Luke 7:35. "But wisdom is justified by all her children." Acts 13:39. "and by Him everyone who believes is justified from all things from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses." Romans 2:13. "for not the hearers of the law arc just in the sight of God. but the doers of the law will be justified;* Romans 3:20, 24. 28. "Therefore by the deeds of the What about meth ingredients law? More restrictions go into effect today (Dec. 15) regarding the sale of some cold medications. They will no longer be available over the counter and purchasers may only buy two packages at any one time. What do you think of these new regulations intend­ ed to stop manufacture of methamhetamine? By the way, Brian Reynolds isn’t speaking Japanese or German. He has had his chance to serve. How's the snow around Court Street and all; the pedestrian safe comers. Who’s sweeping off and shoveling, so the obstacle course won’t be all chipped by plows for the fools to observe in the spring? Hastings has the fundL 1 would think a retiree from the Sheriff's Department would have all d* other commie* rioner's down to the county jail and spend some money on it The jail needs to be replaced. Or.... is that just something that can just go to hell! The jail receives the old chairs and offices loaded with Javish furnishings. Is that Clare Tripp’s old furniture? I know the neg­ lect is hers. Just like Hillary, only knows the elite! Maybe a few days in jail instead of a few minutes observing, might change some Hinds! There are big-headed fools scattered all throughout government in Barry County. Donald W. Johnson, Middleville Spend Christmas with church family To the editor: Several large churches in this are. are telling their congregations that there will be no church on Christmas Day because it's a day for families. What? Isn't the church a family? We are brothers and sisters in Christ. It's the day we celebrate His birth. Shouldn't it stand to reason that we should be c* Hix house on that day to worship Him? My church is small in number of people, but we are truly a family so we will be in God s house on Christmas Day to worship and celebrate Jesus' birth. Helen Plaunt, Hastings. Hope United Methodist n>e HaMinss Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 PMshxv, Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division ot J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacob. Fradaric Jwob. PMM HcPWM Steven Jacobs SecrataryrTiaaeurtr • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (EdWtx) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Edrtot} Helen Mudry Sandra Ponsetto Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Kelly Lloyd Jon Gambee Fran Faverman ■ ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ctaa*ed eds accepted Monday through Fnday. 800 a-m to 530 pm "It's about lime." "it’s unfortunate times, but you need to have the laws because it’s a big problem and I don’t know of any other solution.” “I assume it’s a good thing or they wouldn't want to do it. You have to try and stay one step ahead of them (drug abusers)." “I think it's a good idea because being a mother of teenagers I’ve heard of others who have taken and abused over the counter medications.” "1 think this is great, it needs to be regulated. Anything to cut down on meth labs is a good thing.” "I think they should take it off the market.” Scott Om men Rose Heaton Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Sutecription Rataa: $30 per year in Berry Courty $32 per year in adfonng countas $35 per year eMewhere POSTMASTER; Send address changes to POtaB Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 - Second Cleas Postage Pad at Hacenga. Ml 49068 �The Hastings Banne- - Thursday. December 15. 2005 - Page 5 Medicare plan just adds to problems I attended one of the two seminars on Medicare Part D last Friday in Hastings, put on by the Barry Community Foundation in cooperation with Hastings City Bank held in the bank’s new con­ ference room. Due to the weather, the morning group numbered only about 75 people, down from the 100 they planned for. When you looked around the room, you saw senior citizens from all over Barry County who came to learn more about this new government pre­ scription plan. As I looked around the room. I recognized many of the seniors and could see they had a great deal of concern about the plan. All I can say from attending the meeting and from what I've read, the best thing that could happen to this plan, is if wc would just scrap it and start over. Bui that's what you get when you write a plan that doesn't really solve a problem, but instead creates more problems. Medicare D has more than 40 different prescription drug plans to choose from and 18 different insurance companies that will administer the program in Michigan. It just seems so complicated, the experts tell senior citizens to go over the plan with their kids. Heck, what makes you think they can understand it any better? It has nothing do to with your age. its just too complicated for virtu­ ally everybody. It could have been so easy for seniors. All the feds had to do was to come up with one plan that's available to al> seniors and they would pay according to their income and availability of other plans. Ail the other issues should have been negotiated behind the scenes. Listening to senior citizens during the question and answer ses­ sion Friday, it was easy to become convinced that many seniors have worked out something to satisfy their needs. Many had cov­ erage already in force and were concerned how their current plans would be affected. Whether it’s a former employer, veterans, governmental pro­ gram, the AARP or some loyalty purchase program, many indicat­ ed they wanted to know what was going to happen to their current coverage when they signed up for the new program. As I sat listening to the questions from area seniors. I couldn't avoid asking the question to myself — “who was the nut that dreamed up this crazy system?’ There just doesn't seem to be any reason why the proposal has to be so complicated, unless you’re trying to hide something. During the recent program held at the First Friday luncheon, a state Medicare expert said, the average senior spent around $3,000 a year for prescription drugs, and now with this new program depending which of the nearly 20 programs available to you would spend around $400 just for the monthly premiums. Yet if you choose not to sign up now. you will be penalized later for each month you aren't paying the premiums. The real kicker here is that when our congressmen were negoti­ ating the program with drug companies, they agreed not to put the cost of drugs on the table. In other words, the drug companies set the rate for the drugs. Talk about letting the fox into the hen house, they just opened the door and threw away the key. I can't prove it yet. but I really believe many healthy seniors will be far better off without any new coverage and just continue to do what they do now. American senior citizens waited a long time for help with their prescriptions. I hate to say it. but 1 think they should wait a lot longer, because this plan doesn't really solve problems, it just com­ plicates the issue. Scrap it. let’s start over. Wc surely can do a lot better than this, even with both hands tied behind our back. All it takes is a fair plan, determination and the will to do it right. Sorry seniors, this plan looks like it deserves to be dead on arrival. We can do better for our parents, grandparents, friends and neighbors. They’ve lived and worked here over the last 60 or more years, paid taxes and have taken part in making this benefit even possible, so now we must get this right. Look over all the information sheets, pamphlets and books and you will find out just how complicated it really is. I think it’s a smokescreen for drug companies to charge seniors even more than they’re paying now. What did Christ say in the Bible — do unto others as you would have them do unto you? There’s no way any leader in Washington or Lansing, for that matter, who would give up their posh plans for this complicated, underfunded program. I urge seniors to tell them “Not on our watch! Get back to the drawing board, sharpen your pencils and let's come up with something anyone can understand, with no hidden agenda that's in the best interest of most seniors across this nation. Government’s at work again, and it doesn't look pretty. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Lakewood grad Betsy Hoort loses fight with lung infection by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Lakewood High School graduate Betsy Hoort, who had been on many area church prayer lists for the last several weeks, suc­ cumbed to an aggressive lung infection Friday afternoon, Dec. 9. She was daughter of local veterinarians Peg Newman-Hoort and Doug Hoort and sister to Andy Hoort. Public visitation will be at the Koops Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Dec. 14, and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. A service in remembrance of Betsy's life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 16, at the Lakewood United Methodist Church on M -50. Betsy Hoort graduated from Lakewood in 2002 in the top ten in her class. She played tennis, was on the student council, was presi­ dent of the National Honor Society and was named to the Circle of Excellence. Her other high school activities included quiz bowl, marching band, jazz band and she served as a tutor. Using the Carepages e-mail system at the University of Michigan Hospital, friends and family were able to post messages to Betsy and her family throughout her illness. Reading the many entries, one is struck by the number of people who have been touched by her kindness, enthusiasm and love for life. Former classmates and teachers posted remembrances, words of encouragement and best wishes. Some of her best friends, “The Five Amigas — Samantha (Hunt) Snyder. Laura Poortenga, Beth Ludema and Christy and Ashley Barcroft declared in a statement. “Betsy is and always will be the best friend we could ever have. A part of Betsy is in all of us and she will always shape who we are. She had the best taste in shoes, music. Halloween costumes ano ice cream. She made us laugh with her. at her and at ourselves. Betsy was in the business of making memories, and we thank her for that." Kay Barcroft, who has known Betsy for many years said she was one of the most out­ going, fun-loving people she has ever known. Retired Lakewood English teacher Sharlene Goodcmoot said. “Betsy was a very positive voung lady. She was very intelligent and touched many people with her positive personality.” Retired Lakewood band director Dave Macqueen said she was always upbeat. He remembered her as a tiny sixth-grader when she started playing the saxophone. “She always had the biggest smile. She will be missed,” he said. Family members said Betsy’s health prob­ lems began on Oct. 14 when her parents took her to the emergency room at a Kalamazoo hospital, where she was diagnosed with pneu­ monia. She came horn- to Lake Odessa to rest over the weekend, but did not improve. On Swim coaches taught valuable life lessons To the editor: Thomapple Kellogg and Hastings High Schools should be proud of this year’s girl’s varsity swim team and their coaches. Any positive recognition they receive is well deserved. If we were able to pick three coaches for our daughters, it would be Carl Schoessel, Joe Pellerito and Wendy McGillicuddy. They have truly shown not only our daughters, but girls from two different schools how to be a strong team, how to set goals, and work very hard to achieve them. The coaches also have shown the girls how to be leaders and how to responsibly represent both schools. These coaches have come together as one to form a solid foundation on which a pro­ gram can be built They have spent countless hours of dedication to 36 teenage girls every day during the past swim season, which began in August and ran well into November. As coaches and mentors, they are invalu­ able. Hard work, respect and leadership have been taught by these three coaches. These are character traits we hope all young adults can experience and learn. This is something these young athletes will take with them into their next season or their next endeavor, whatever it may be. Swimming is an awesome lifelong sport, one that we would encourage any young ath­ lete to try. It takes a lot of dedication and determination to be a competitive swimmer. These girls work hard and deserve special recognition. Great job this season girls’ We truly appre­ ciate these three coaches, the Hastings Thomapple Kellogg High Schools. 36 girls, and most importantly, one team. The Strumbergers. Middleville Medicare story quote troubling To the editor: I read with great interest your Dec. 8 Banner article regarding the proposed new Medicare D plan. About the quotes from visiting expert Mary G. Johnson on Medicare Part D: Did she really say, "They (senior citizens) need to pick a plan or the federal government will pick one for them?" Is this another threat or scare tactic to get sen­ iors to sign up for this unbelievably compli­ cated and ridiculous drug coverage program? It's bad enough that we will have the fox (namciy the drug companies) guarding the hen house, but threats of large penalties and forced signups has gone too far. How can this government think this is going to benefit seniors? William McDonald. Delton COUNTY, continued from page 1 Wayne Adams said. “The only way you abstain is when you stand to gain monetarily." None of the seven members who sene on the Ag Preservation Board receive any com­ pensation. Board Chairwoman Clare Tripp said that according to Robert's Rules of Order, a vote is not required, but she recommended Tom Wing weigh in on the issue . gardless. Wing and the other seven members everxually voted unanimously to reappoint Wing’s father. “He’s very conscientious about what he’s doing and he wants to continue," said Commissioner James French of Paul Wing. The conflict of interest discussion abo il Kilmer was a little different. Commissioner Michael Callton said he was uncomfortable with Kilmet serving on the board at the same time his farm is tied for first place on a list of properties deemed best suit­ able for being set aside for the preservation program. Adams said on issues involving Kilmer’s farm, he will not vote, according to the ordi­ nance. “The point system (to determine rankings on the list) was not determined by the Ag Preservation Board," Adams said. “Where these people land on the list, we don’t have any control over that, whether he’s first or 30th. The only question here would be if someone did something illegally to get to the top of the list.” Wing asked Callton why he thought reap­ pointing Kilmer might be construed as a con­ flict of interest. “Because you’ve already done your work in netting up the criteria," be replied, “then you can step back and let the system work." Commissioner Sandra James pointed out. “The guidelines (for ranking farms) were pro­ vided by the state. We don't make that by the name of the person." The vote was 7-1 to reappoint Kilmer, with Callton dissenting. Adams also noted that the state recently disiributed $1.3 million for the ag preserva­ tion program to three counties and two town­ ships. but not Barry County because it had not adopted its new master plan until October. 26 days after the deadline. It also was noted that the next meeting of the Ag Preservation Board will be at 8 a.m. Tuesday. Jan. 10, at which time the size of the board can be taken up. The seven current members are Adams. Kilmer. Paul Wing, George Cullers,. Jason Larabee, Paul Schuurmans and Terry Armour. The agriculture preservation movement is an attempt to save Barry County's best farm land from commercial or residential development. In other business Tuesday morning, the Barry County Board of Commissioners: ‘ Agreed to the appointment of Nathan Tagg cf Freeport to a temporary post as sub­ stitute assistant prosecutor effective Dec. 16 to replace Misty Davis, who is going on maternity leave. Tagg. who will be pid $19.63 sn hour for up to 40 hours per week for 12 weeks has served the local office as an intern and he recently passed his bar exam. Barry County Prosecuting Attorney zsid Tagg. "is familiar with the court system ard the operations of our office.” She added, “Hiring a temporary person during Misty’s absence will allow me to maintain the level of staff needed to meet the demands of this office. Since after the eigka. day of Misty’s absence she will be drawing 67% of her weekly salary from the disability fund, we anticipate that this temporary change can be met within our existing budg­ et." • Reappointed Jeri Weinbrecht to a threeyear term on the Commission on Aging Board. - Approved the renewal of a two-year con­ tract for workers compensation administra­ tive services with Cambridge Integrated Services at a cost of $14,000 a year. Betsy Hoort Oct. 17, her condition worsened, she would­ n’t get out of bed and began to have blue lips and nails. She was taken by ambulance to Pennock Hospital in Hastings and then was air lifted to Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Betsy was at Butterworth on a ventilator until Oct. 27. She had atypical pneumonia, but numerous tests couldn't determine the cause, other than that it was a virus. She was sedated some of the time she was there. After having a tracheotomy Oct. 27. she did not stabilize, so she was air lifted to Ann Arbor. Doctors were unable to determine the initial cause of her illness. The illness progressed into Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). She was placed on a lung bypass machine (ECMO). which exchanges carbon dioxide for oxygen directly into the blood. She con­ tinued to be on the ventilalof as well. It was learned Betsy had no functional lung tissue left and her lungs were not be able to oxygenate her blood by themselves. She needed a lung transplant, but no one in her situation has ever been accepted on a lung transplant list. Her family was trying to build up muscle strength in order to be a viable can­ didate. On Friday, her heart just stopped beating. Betsy's parents own Lakewood Veterinary Service. Her mother. Peg Newman. DVM, is the primary vet at the clinic. Betsy’s father is a calf specialist working for a private compa­ ny. A fund-raiser is planned for Saturday. Dec. 17. from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Woodland Township Hall and Fire Barn. Ron Stoddard will be on hand to take photographs of pets visiting Santa and Mrs. Claus. People, of course, will be welcome as well. There will be a bake sale for people treats and homemade doggy and other pct treats, too. There also will be a variety of pet Christmas sifts. People can drop off items for the bake sale on Friday. Dec. 16. at the Odessa Township Hall on M-50 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. or a: the Woodland fire bam between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds will be forwarded to the First United Methodist Church of Ionia for the Hoort family. Send a letter to the editor! �Page 6 - Thursday. December 15. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHUKCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 756-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School IIO a.m_; Sunday Evening Service 6X0 p.m.; Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferaoo Father Al Russell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masse? 8:30 a.m. and 11X0 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. 49058 Senior Pastor Rev Wm. Clayton Garrison Service Tunes: 9X0 a_m. and 11 .-00 a_m. & 6:00 p.r.i. (Small groups on I st and 3rd Sunday nights). Wednesday: Christian Education Classes. 7X0 pm. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 10:30 a.m.: Sunday School. 9:30 a.m. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Member Churcn of the World Wide Anglican Communion.- 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: (269) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr Charles P McCabe III. Rector. Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. and 10 a.n:. Children’s Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a_m Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.m. Advrat Pothsdu with programs and services from 5:30-8 p.m. on Wednesday s beginning on Nov. 30 rad Dec. 7.14. rad 21 Chriafni Eve Services - 4 p.m. Children’s service; 10 pan. Holy Communion and Holy Baptism Christmas serv­ ice. Christmas Day • Sunday service at 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11X30 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11.-00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6X0 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Warship 11 a.m.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowling Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Hatpole. Sunday morning worship service 9:45 a.m. Nursery provid­ ed. Sunday evening “New Beginnings'* starts at 5:15 with meal. 5:30 adult small group, youth group, kids club. 6:30 praise service. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays al noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men’s group 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m Christ’s Quilters. Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Coming in January, exploring spiritual gifts Bible study. Church website: coun­ trychapelumc.org MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLICCHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E. Main Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev Fr. Lavery. Pastor Phone 79*-9030 Sunday Mass 3 JO p.m. First Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m. First Friday Mass 6 p.m. Confessions 30 minutes before Mass. Rosary Prayer 30 minutes before Mass WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061 Reverend Mary SchippcrsDeMunter. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. • Sunday School 10:30 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hasting* Mass Sunday at 9 30 a.m. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary­ Treasurer. Linda Cobb. Office hours. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; Son Shine PreacbcH (ages 3 & 4); Tuesday, Thursday from 9-11 JO am. 12X6-2:36 pm; Wednesday 6 p.m. - Pioneers (meal served). Wednesday 6 p.m. - Jr. A Sr. High Youth (meal served). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Mtg. SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (tat Irvmg) Sunday service* each week: 9; 15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service). 11X0 a.m. Holy Communion (each week), and Evening Prayer 6X0 p.m. (May-August). Wc have a weekly Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Even Prayer service and special Holy Days services as announced (please call the rectory for those times). The Rector of Ss Andrew A Matthias is Rt. Rev David T. Hustwick. The church phone num­ ber is 269-795-2370 and the recto­ ry number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/ andrcwmatthias We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our sen ices. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073 Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Tune before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spir’-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M­ 66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise A Worship 10:30 a.m.. 6 00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boy* A girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special" For information call 1-616­ 731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie; Pastor Osborn. Minister of Music; Ryan White. Youth A Family; Dave Wood Sr.. Adult Ministries 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10 45 a_m.. Morning Worship; 6X0 p.m.. Evening Service; 7:.T0 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office for information on MOPS. Praise A Motion/Chtldren's Choir. Ladies Bible Studies Sports Ministries and Senior Luncheons / FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623­ 5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 am. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 am. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Summer School 9:30 a.m. and Worship 10:30 am. No summer Sunday School. Youth activities: call for information This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SaND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions” 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan . GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Rd.. Hastings Sunday School 945 am.; Church Service 10:45 am.; Evening Worship 6 p.m. Prayer meeting - Thur*. 7 p.m Men’s breakfast. 1st Sat. of the month WMF ladies. I« The*. of the month Our Motto "The Bible. i*e uhole Bible, and nothing but the Bible ~ Pastor Rus Sarver Pastor’s phone 945-9224 PRAIRIEVI1U. BIBLE CHURCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Delton. Ml 49046 • 269-671-4193 Pastor. Bernard Blair Associate Pastor. Roger Cbypuol Sunday School 10 am.; Worship Service II am.; Sunday Evening Service 6 pm.. Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m. ST. TIMOTHY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 9800 East BC Avenue. Richland. Ml 49083 Phone 269-629-9436 Eucharistic service every Sunday. 9:30 am "This is my body given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.’ (Luke 22:19 NIV). Come share in the weekly Holy Communion - accept­ ing Chmt aid being united with Him. surrendering our lives to Him so that we may know His will art' ■ ilk tn His way*. We are located in a wood­ ed setting, north of Richland on BC Avenue, between M-43 and Gull Lake Dnve All Christina are welcome to participate in the Holy Eucharist We believe that Christianity is a faith of inclusion, not exclusion. Therefore, you don’t have to be an Episcopalian • just a believ- HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 301 E State Rd. (Comer of State Rd and Boltwood St across from Tom’s Market) Senior Pastor Darnel Graybill. Youth Pastor. Brian Teed. Pastor of Counseling A Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121 Nursery provided for all services. Sundays- Worship services 8:45 rad 1100 a.m. Kids for Chrixt. 11:00 a.m. Worship Service only fa 3 A 4 yt olds. A 5 yr-4th grade dismissed dur­ ing announcements. Sunday School fa all ages 1000 ajn. with aduh electives. Sunday Evening Service and Small Groups 6.00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week. 6:30 p.m.: Adults; Sing N* Share. Pasta's Class, Youth. 6<h-12th grades, and Faith Weaver Fneads. 4 yrs. thru 5th grade. Tbmdny: 9:30-11 a.m. Senior Adult Coffee Hour. Women's Ministry 7 p.m.. 2nd Thur, each month. Saturday Dec. 24th. 16X6 pjn. Christmas Eve Worship. Sunday. Dec. 25. 16X6 a.m. Christmas .. 1 .. K'iso ’"ru. .'iw* 'lufTulg .’Ci’rKr. week Dec. 21 A 28. MIDDLEVILLE Ethel ’Mane” Bailey, age 87. ot Middleville, went to be with her Lord on Thursday. December 8. 2005 at home. Ethel was bom on September 7. 1918 at Shelby, the daughter of Maurice and Flossie (Ward) Raymond. She was raised in Martin and attended Martin High School, graduating in 1936. She was married to Harry E. Bailey on March 29. 1938 in Wayland. She lived in Arizona and California from 1957 until 1999 when she moved back to Michigan. She was employed at Wells Fargo Bank in Lomita. California, retiring in 1983. She was a member of Episcopal Churches in Michigan. Arizona. California and the Methodist Church in Wayland. Marie was an avid reader. She enjoyed quilting, traveling, playing cards and spend­ ing time with lier family. She was a caring, loving mother, grand­ mother. great grandmother and sister, always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. She is survived by her two sons. Ronald (Lorene) Bailey of Middleville and Douglas (LeeAnn) Bailey of South Dakota; one daughter, Barbara (Patrick) Castro of Phoenix. Arizona: seven grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; two sisters, Marge (George) Shoemaker of Bradley, Cecile Bricker of Wyoming; many nieces, nephews and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her husband. Harry E. Bailey; two brothers, Lester and Clifford Raymond; and one sister. Minnie Timmons. Funeral services were held on Monday. December 12. 2005 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Pastor Nancy Besemer officiating. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville',, t. . . .1 GRACE LUTHERAN CHI RUH 239 E. North Street. Hastings Phone 269-945-9414 Michael Thursday. Dec. 15 • 7:00 p.m. Adventures; 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir. Saturday. Dec. 17 5 10X0 am Catechism 7 A 8; 2:00 p.m. Christmas Program Rehearsal. Sunday. Dec. 18 - 10.00 am. Holy Communion; 8:45 a.m. Sunday School; bXO p m High School Youth Group. Tuesday Dec. 20-1X0 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous; 6X0 p.m. Congregation Council Wednesday, Dec. 21 • 7X0 p.m. Family Youth Ministry. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 Office Phone (269) 945-9574 Fax (269) 945-1961 Office hour* arc Monday-Thursday 9.00 a.m.-Noon and IX0-3X0 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m.Noon. Sunday morning worship hows: 9:30 LIVE' Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshments. 11X0 Traditional Worship Service. We offer vinous Sunday school classes at 8:15. 9:30 and 11 a_m. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 pm. and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev Dr Jeff Garrison, Pasta Sunday Services 9X0 a.m Traditional Worship Services: 10X0 am Coffee Hour. 10:10 a.m. Sunday School Preschool through Adult; 11.20 a.m. Contemporary Worship Services; 6:30 p.m. Middle High and Senia High Youth Group Meetings Nursery care is provided fa both services, and during Sunday School! Visit us online al www.fpcofh.org and our web log for sermons at: http ' hastingspresbvtcnan blogspa com December 17 - 5:30 p.m. Blue Chnstmas Advent Service for those gnevmg. December 18 - 10X5 a m Congregational Meeting December 21 - 6:15 a.m. Men's Bible Study. THORS KFTl t VALLEI CHURCH Christmas in Namia TVC (Hastings Campus); Saturday. Dec. 17 - 5:15 p m and 6 40 p m Sunday. Dec 18 - 9:00 a.m and 10:25 a.m Sunday. Dec 18 • 10:00 a.m. (Caledonia Campus>. Christmas Eve and New Year’s Service* - Saturday. 5:15 p.m. and 6:20 p.m. (Hastings Campus). Saturday. 6X0 p.m. (Caledonia Campus). No service, -m Chnstmas Day a New Year’s Day. Questions call Barb (TVC) «M8-2549 ouMnar DOWLING - M. Marciel (Smith) Buckland, age 89. passed away on Thursday. December 8. 2005. She was a lifelong member of the Country Chapel United Methodist Church in Dowling. Marciel enjoyed traveling, gardening, and crossword puzzles. Marciel was bom on December 24.1915 in Baltimore Township. Barry County. She attended the Burroughs School and then, in exchange for room and board, did household chores and child care for an “in town” family while attending Battle Creek Central High School. She graduated in 1933 and underwent teacher training at Barry County Normal. Marciel taught in several area one room schools and eventually for Delton Kellogg Elementary. Marciel married Wayne Buckland in 1936. They were married for 67 years and lived most of that lime in the Dowling area, win­ tering in Raymondville. Texas, after retire­ ment. Wayne passed away in 2004. She was also preceded in death by her par­ ents. Roy and Jane (Stanton) Smith; sisters. Clarabelle McCarty and Luella Slocum; two infant siblings; a grandson. Michael Buckland; a great granddaughter. Emily Francis; and a great grandson. Matthew. Marciel is survived by her son. Gary (Mary) Backland; daughter. Jane (Mr/t.) Herbert; grandchildren. Kathy (Jehu) Pennington. Suzanne (Marlowe) Bums. Julie (Glenn) Stonebumcr. Patrick (Cindy? Buckland, Benjamin (Jennifer) Herbert, and Gary Roy Herbert; nine great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews who knew her as ’’Aunt CeCe. Funeral services were conducted on Monday. December 12, 2005 at Country Chapel United Methodist Church, Dowling. Pastor Patricia Harpole. officiating. Interment Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Country Chapel United Methodist Church or the Pennock Foundation will be appreciated. ArrangemcnLs by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Mary L. Westbrook CALEDONIA - Mrs. Nellie M. 7u\erink. age 77. of Caledonia, went to be with her Lord on Sunday. December 11.2005. She was bom on December 22. 1927 at Caledonia, the daughter of George and Helen (Berends) Schiefla. She was raised in Caledonia and attended Thomapple Kellogg Schools. She was married to Gordon S. Zuvcrink on August 2. 1958. Nellie was a homemaker, she enjoyed her flowers, gardening, picking blueberries, word searcher, quilting, needlepoint, crocheting and enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by two daughters. Lois (Kevin) Schreiber of Cleveland. Ohio. Linda (Charles) Hoffman of Caledonia; one son. Larry L. Zuvcrink of Caledonia; three grand­ daughters. Michelle Lynn Hoffman. Melinda Sue Hoffman. Millicent Ann Hoffman; one stepbrother. Bill (Bemetta) Berends of Moline; and three nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband. Gordon. S. Zuvcrink. Funeral services were held Wednesday. December 14. 2005 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Pastor Douglas Beason officiating. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. HASTINGS - Mary L. Westbrook, age 65. of Hastings, died Wednesday. November 30, 2005 at Metron of Big Rapids. Mrs. Westbrook was bom on April 26, 1940 in Nashville, the daughter of Laurence and Frances (Willoughby) Ward. She was raised in the Nashville area and attended Nashville schools. She was married to Robert L. Westbrook on December 30. 1967. She came to Hastings in 1967 from Nashville. She was employed at the former Barry County Medical Care Facility in the dietary department from 1965 until she retired in 1995. She had previously worked at the Lake Odessa Canning ’Factory. Mary enjoyed playing bingo, various other games, bowling and watching television. Mary is survived by her son. Thomas Westbrook and companion Frances Adkins of Hastings; daughter. Teresa Westbrook and companion Rob Barlow of Hastings; five grandchildren. Zach. Bob. Matthew. James and Maddic; several sisters-in-laws and brothers-in-law. nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Robert, on May 9. 1989; a brother. Larry Ward; and granddaughter. Gabrielle Hope Westbrook. Services were held Sunday. December 4. 2005 at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Newton officiating. Burial was at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. Memorials may be made to the Emphysema Foundation. Arrangements by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funcral-home.com) HASTINGS - Cassandra Lynn KasackLec. age 10. of Hastings, died Wednesday. December 7. 2005 al Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Cassandra was bom on December 5. 1995 in Grand Haven, the daughter of Kevin and Cry stal (Kasack) Lee. She moved to Hastings when she was a year old. •> She attended Hastings Schools and was currently enrolled in the fourth grade at Northeastern Elementary. Cassandra enjoyed reading, writing, play­ ing with family and friends, collecting angels with her Grandma, looking at the stars and loved to fish with her father. Kevin. Cassandra is survived by her parents. Crystal and Kevin Lee of Hastings; brothers. Nicholes of Grand Haven and William of Hastings, sister. Donna Jacquelyn of Hastings; grandparents. Richard and Terry Kasack of Grand Haven. Ruth Ann and Gene Darling of Grand Haven and Di William Lee of Kalamazoo; great grandparents. Donna Byrd of Battle Creek. MaiyEllcn Lee and Rex Robinson of North Fort Myers, FL; four uncles; three aunts; eight cousins; God par­ ents. Keith and Monica Level; special friends. Tim and Sandy Helfrich, and Bob and Kathy Myer. She was preceded in death by her Aunt Nicole Kasack of Grand Haven. Services were held Monday. December 12, 2005 at Thomapple Valley Church in Hastings with Pastor Jeffrey Arnett officiat­ ing. Burial was at Hastings Mt. Calvary­ Cemetery. Casketbearers were David Lee, Mike Lee. Richard Kasack Jr. and Kenneth Kasack. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cassandra Lynn Kasack-Lee Memorial Fund. Arrangements by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wrcn-funeral-home.com) WOODLAND - Avis Rose Dillenbeck, age 93. of Woodland, died Tuesday. November 29. 2005 in Tendercare of Hastings. Avis was bom March ’1. 1912 i.n Woodland Township the first of four children bom to Floyd H. and Florence (Mote) Dillenbeck. She attended Shores School in Castleton T’-.p. for six years. A series of early child­ hood high fevers and convulsions left her with impaired abilities. She gave her heart to Jesus on July 10. 1932 under the ministry of Rev. George Fleming at the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church. Avis believed in hard work and in her young years she often worked in the fields of the family farm with a team of horses on a drag, cultipacker or float. She had a great love for people, especially children, and was always ready with a helping hand and a cheerful heart. She did embroidery work on pillowcases and other pieces which usually became shower or wedding gifts. She also sewed rug rags, and had lovely nigs made from them, which usually became gifts also. Avis was preceded in death by her mother in 1939. her father in 1963, a brother Karl in 1998 and her brother-in-law. Richard Brodbeck. Survived by sisters, Mildred Brodbeck of Woodland and Mary (Russell) Smith of Vermontville, sister-in-law. Ewilda Dillenbeck of Houston. Texas and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held December 2. 2005 at the Vermontville Bible Church with Pastor Raymond Bennett and Pastor Alton Bennett officiating. Burial in Woodland Memorial Park in Woodland Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Giddeon Bible Program or Vermontville Bible Church. Arrangements were by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. The family wish to thank all those who were her friends in her journey through this life. She will be happy to see you again in Heaven, so make sure you know how to get there. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 15. 2005 - Page 7 I GRAND RAPIDS - Raymond Lee Miller went to his heavenly home on Sunday, December 11, 2005 at Brenton Manor Hospice Home in Grand Rapids. He was bom on September 5, 1939 in Hastings, the son of Duane and Ethel (Stanton) Miller. He attended Hastings area schools and was in the class of 1957. Ray enjoyed playing sports in high school. Ray married Mary Slocum in 1956. They were married for 23 years, and later divorced. He worked for the Viking Corp, for many years and later moved to New Mexico where be lived for many years. He loved the moun­ tains. He managed a pawn shop and volun­ teered at a school for special needs children. The children enjoyed him. Ray moved back to Michigan. He deliv­ ered the Grand Rapids Press for many years. His last four years have been spent living with his daughter-in-law. Terie Clemens and husband Tom and helping with her day care. Ray enjoyed the children as they did him. Ray enjoyed reading and was a huge sports fan. Ray was a joy and a blessing to those who knew him from the young to the old. He is survived by sons. Gordon (Janet) Miller of Grand Rapids, formerly of Hastings. David (Smokey) Miller of Aztec. NM. Stephen Miller of Hastings; daughters, Becky Uptgraft of Hastings, Sally (Bob) Teunessen of Hastings; daughter-in-law, Starla Miller of Farmington, NM and daugh­ ter-in-law, Tcrrie and Tom Clemens of Hastings; grandchildren. Jason, Katie, Joey, Sarah. Maryann, Jos£, Samantha, Matt and Ryan. He is also survived by sisters. Mary Jane (Dave) Hayner, Shirley (Doug) Howell, both of Hastings, and brother. Terry Miller of Mecosta. Preceding him in death were parents Duane and Ethel Miller (Cooper) and son, Scott Miller of New Mexico. Services were held on Monday. December 19, 2005 at Thomapple Valley Church of Hastings at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Barry County Hospice. Arrangements were by the Daniels Funeral Home of Nashville. Marriage licenses Michael Eugene Loose, Middleville and Marcia Gail Saunders, Middleville. Lynn Allen McKelvey, Nashville and Jill Marie Bennett, Nashville. Charles Alvin Herbst Jr., Hastings and Karla Ann Mellen. Hastings. Leslie James Sweeney, Hastings and Candi Lynn Stow. Hastings. Felix Alberto Perozo Toro, Grand Rapids and Danielle Marie Quisenberry, Middleville. John William Wilkins, Hastings and Patricia Jolynn Turley, Hastings. Joseph James Rodriguez, Nashville and Kimberly Sue Knoll, Nashville. Arloa L. Gallup| HASTINGS - Arloa L Gallup, age 76. of Hastings, died Tuesday. December 13, 2005 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born April 22, 1929 in Vermontville, the daughter of Arlington and Lena (Rowladcr) Smith. Arloa attended Vermontville schools and received her GED from Hastings High School. She worked as a bartender and at the former Barry County Medical Care Facility. Arloa enjoyed crocheting, knitting, painting and crafts. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Larry Roscoe. Surviving is a son. Tom (Janet) Dupuis of Hastings; one granddaughter. Tina Dupuis; great-granddaughter. Jessica Dupuis; great­ great-granddaughters. Taylor Roark and Maliyah Fox; sister. Helen Janette Anderson of Hastings; brothers. Charles (Lynn) Roscoe of Kalamazoo, Barry (Esther) Roscoe of Hastings; nieces, Carol White. Helen Hess and Barb Anderson; and nephew, Eugene Anderson. Visitation will be held Thursday. December 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held Friday. December 16, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Hume in Hastings. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught will offici­ ate. Burial will be at Freeport Cemetery. Memorials can be made to a chanty of one’s choice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. GIRL, Cadence Kathryn, bom Nov. 17,2005 at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids to Kathy and David Bommarito of Caledonia. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. Staff Writer The holiday seas in between Thanksgiving and New Year, is one of the deadliest times of the year due to an increase in impaired driv­ ing incidents. Julie Nakfoor Pratt, Barry County Prosecutor, cited statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that said 1.210 people were killed on national highways in December 2004 where the driver had a blood alcohol level of .01 or higher. Of those. 1.054 had an illegal blood alcohol level of at least .08. ‘That’s why the Barry County Prosecutor’s office is joining with national, State and local highway safety officers to encourage every­ one to ‘Give the Gift of Life’ this holiday sea­ son, helping ot make sure no one gets behind the wheel while impaired.” Nakfoor Pratt said. “With all the office and holiday parties this holiday season, this is a critically important time of year to mke sure you always desig­ nate a sober dirver before the parties begin and to always remember that ‘Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Drunk." she said. “Take the keys and never let a friend or family member leave your sight if you think they arc about to drive while impaired. Their life and the lives of others could depend on you.” create home safety hazards by Jon Gambee Staff Writer With the sharp increase in fuel costs, home­ owners are looking for other ways to help heat their homes and Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris warns that it could create an increased potential for structure fires. “We know that people are reeling the crunch of higher heating costs this winter.” Caris said, “and we want people to be aware of the dangers in using karosene heaters or other portable heaters to help heat their homes.” Caris said that alternative heat sources should be checked to insure they are rated for use indoors and are properly vented. “We want people to be especially cautious about bringing out old heaters.” he said. “They can be particular} dangerous in that many people use them to heat their homes at night while they are sleeping." Caris said the first line of defense to protect your home and family is through the use of smoke detectors. The United Way. he said, has a program to provide free smoke alarms to area home owners and he encouraged them to utilize the program. Lani Forbes. Director of the Barry County United Way, spearheads a program that pro­ vides the smoke detectors through a grant from the Pennock Foundation and the Hastings Kiwanis Club. “We have seen an influx of people who have had the fire department come in and check the smoke detectors in their home." Forbes aaid. “But my concern is that 30% of the homes inspected by by the fire department do not have smoke detectors and 58% have one smoke detector or less.” Forbes said that of the home checked with smoke detectors, 25% needed batteries. “We want to encourage people to take advantage of this program. It’s free. “Not only do smoke detectors provide a measure of safety for the family, but also for fire fighters,” Forbes said. “When fire fighters arrive on the scene and a smoke detector has Four area fire chiefs were on hand Wednesday in Hastings to promote holiday safe­ ty (from left) Bill Wilson. Nashville Fire Chief; Roger Cans, Hastings Fire Chief, Jim Yarger, Barry County Emergency Management Director and Freeport Fire Chief; and Dave Middleton, Thomapple Township Fire Chief. They are warning residents to take extra caution using alternative heat sources during the winter months and the citing the importance of smoke detectors in the home. warned people out of the home, they do not have to put themselves into a more dangerous situation by having to go in and get people out." Applications arc available at MainStrcet Savings Bank. Township offices, the Commission on Aging, the Barn County Chamber of Commerce, the United Way office and local fire departments. Those who wish to apply for a detector may also access an application on-line at www.bcuniledway.org or www.hastings.ini.us. “We especially want to caution people against using fire places that have not been BOY, Brennen Tyler, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 29. 2005 at 8:54 p.m. to Braden Scott and Denise Dennis of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Anika Rose, born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 20. 2005 al 2:25 a.m. to Brian and Heather Donohue of Woodland. Weighing 6 lbs. 11 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Jack William, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 25. 2005 at 11:58 a.m. to Miko H Spencer and Tommy L. Rosenberg of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Karli Ruth-Ann, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 18, 2005 at 1:39 p.m. to Heather McArthur and Justin Southerland of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 12.5 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Olivia Ann, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 18. 2005 at 8:28 a.m. to Karen and Ed White of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Joselyn Elizabeth, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 17, 2005 at 6 p.m. to Nathan and Kristy DeBoer of Middleville. Weighing’7 lbs. 1 oz. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Molly Kristine, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 17. 2005 at 9:27 a.m. to Melissa and Eric Losey of Middleville. Weighing 5 lbs. 13 ozs. and 19 inches long. Prosecutor warns motorists not to celebrate too much by Jon Gambee Increase in fuel costs could Nakfoor Pratt said that always designating a sober driver and not letting friends drive drunk are just two of several simple steps to help avoid a tragic crash or an arrest for impaired driving. Other important steps include calling a taxi, use mass transit or call­ ing a sober friend or family member to get home safely. She also encouraged everyone to report impaired drivers to law enforcement agencies. “Of course, we always instruct people to buckle up. it’s the best defense against an impaired driver, Nakfoor Pratt said. “If you can’t find a safe way home, spend the night where the activity is being held and sleep it off.” Nakfoor Pratt said those who are organiz­ ing or hosting an office or holiday party and plan on serving alcoholic beverages should remind guests to designate their sober driver in advance and them make sure all guests leave with a sober driver. “Impaired driving is no accident, nor is it a victimless crime,” Nakfoor Pratt said. It is one of America’s deadliest problems. In 2004. over 15,000 people died in alcoholrelated crashes. “Driving impaired or riding with someone who is impaired is clearly not worth the risk." said Nakfoor Pratt. “The consequences can be deadly.” County's hazard mitigation plan nominated for award from FEMA by Jon Gambee Staff Writer Barry County’s recently completed hazard mitigation plan has been nominated by the Michigan State Planning Unit to be printed in a booklet FEMA is developing for Congress and mitigation stakeholders nationwide, according to Jim Yarger. coordinator of the Barry County Emergency Management pro­ gram. “I want to congratulate the Master Plan Advisory Group, the County Planning Commission, the County Board of Commissioners, Jim McManus. Brian Wegener and Jay Kilpatrick of Williams and Works, and all the individuals and organiza­ tions that aassisted in preparing this plan," Yarger said. Michigan was asked to contribute to the booklet in November by nomirwting grant recipients that successfully used their plan­ ning and project, grant to reduce their long­ term risk and vulnerability to natural and manmade hazards. The local plan is recognized for containing a great deal of original text, formatting and research. In nominating Barry County’s plan, the Karen Totzke and Mike Sobocinski. of the Michigan State Police Emergency Management Division said, in part, "The Barry County plan distinguished itself with the quality of the questions that were asked throughout the text of the document. “The county provided a political model that is especially useful in a part of the state that is not very well served by regional plan- Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry ning offices and where nearby counties have sometimes been reluctant to engage in plan­ ning at all.” thoroughly checked or using small portable heaters that might not be safe.” Caris said. Caris said the holiday season can be espe­ cially hazardous, especially with the increased use of electrical outlets for trees and other ornaments. “We want to warn people to be sure to check out everything before you plug them in. Bare wires and faulty connections can be especially dangerous and we do not want a tragedy to spoil the holiday season fix* any­ one," he said. He also cautioned people to be sure to turn off all Christmas Tree lights and other electri­ cal ornaments when they go to bed at night. “Night time can be the most dangerous time to have electrical lights burning." he •said. “All lights, inside and out, should be turned out before you retire for the night.” According to the National Fire Protection Association, the majority of fatal fires occur in homes without smoke alarms and the majority of deaths that occur in homes with smoke alarms are caused by dead or missing batteries. A little emergency help Hastings volunteer firefighters will have extra help when they assist in emergency situations, thanks to the Barry, Irving, Rutland, Cartton, Hastings Fire Association (BIRCH), which donated emergency preparedness bags to be kept in the volunteers' personal vehicles. The bags contain emergency equipment such as blood pressure cups and stethoscopes. The entire kit is valued at more than $130. The bags will be carried by members of the Hastings Fira Department who have completed first responder training. Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris said there were 13 in the recent­ ly completed class and nine members who have already undergone the 80 hours of training. Shown above with the bags are (from left) Jim Brown, Hasting Township Supervisor, firefighters John Dunklee, Dennis Bassett and Caris. Community Foundation is used to help fund Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. ■ Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings. Barry County and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned & Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway Hastings. MI 49058 �Page 8 - Thursday. December 15. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Annie’s MAILBOX by Kathy Mitchell! and Marcy Sugar There will be a benefit bake sale and photo opportunity Saturday. Dec. 17, at the Woodland Township Hall on South Main Street. Come and have your pet's photo taken with Santa! Donations of bake-1 goods are welcome. Lake Odessa donors are invit­ ed to lake their goodies to the Odessa Township Hall on Laurel Drive on Friday and they will then be transported to Woodland. This fund-raising project was planned before Betsy Hoort’s death last Friday, but it will be held as originally planned. The par­ ents have had to be away from their veteri­ nary practice for the past seven weeks to be with their daughter in hospitals. The First Congregational Church will hold its traditional candlelight service at 7 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 24. This service includes communion. Central United Methodist Church will have its Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. on Dec. 24 with the chancel choir singing. Scripture readings and singing of carols. On Sunday. Dec. 25. the morning worship serv­ ice will be at 10:30 as usual, but “Disciple The Brighton family appears to be well dad for making Christmas Basket deliveries in the Lakewood area Health Line by Scott B. Brasseur, M.D. . 1005 West Green Street Hastings. Michigan 41)058 Telephone: 269 945 24 19 Internal Mc-didiiic SECOND OPINIONS My doctor recommended that I take some medication that rm not convinced I need. How do I handle this? Any patient that wants a second opinion about a particular issue is certainly allowed to have one. Your desire for a second opinion certainly doesn't have to be a secret and your doctor should actually encourage it if you bring it up. Remember', the bottom line is that you need to be comfortable with your decisions about your own medical care. For an unbiased second opinion, make sure that it comes from a physician outside your doctor's practice or hospital. Your doctor should be able to get you a copy of your records and test results to take to the second doctor. Often times when confronted with a patient requesting a second opinion I can see that the patients discomfort isn't with their physician but rather from an incomplete understanding of their problem and their choices of treatment options. Instead of simply agreeing or disagreeing with your physician, the second doctor should explain to you in their words what they believe your situation is and what your options are. The first doctors’ opinion usually is never wrong but sometimes just hearing it explained differently helps you to be able to make more comfortable decisions. Discovery’’ classes will not meet. Jackie Cunnningham has had an unusual collegiate experience and opportunity. She is in a five-year education program. During four of the five years she has gone to Alabama with the rest of the members of the Grand Valley State University marching band to support the Lakers’ football team in the NCAA Division II championship game. Parents Ron and Christine and grandparents Audra Cunningham. Ed and Phyllis Miller of Bellevue also have attended the national championship game most of the years. GVSU last Saturday afternoon pulled off another winner before a stadium audience and a television audience, defeating Southwest Missouri State. 21-17. The Sebewa Center United Methodist Church will be host for a meal Saturday of from 5 to 7 p.m. They will serve potatoes and ham. coleslaw, vegetables, dessert and beverages. Hospice of Ionia area will hold its month­ ly bereavement group support session at Fellowship Hall of Central UMC from I to 3 p.m. Wednesday. Dec. 21. The community Christmas Basket project was finished last Saturday. The heavy snow that canceled classes last Friday kept most of the National Honor Society helpers away, but otherwise things went well. The number on Tuesday was 167, but by Saturday enough additional names had come in that the numbers had climbed to 196. Delivery people were kept busy making trip after trip. Some families stuck to the job until all the boxes were out. The Rayner family was very loyal at that point. The Clarksville Lions Club members made their usual deliveries and the Sunfield SPYS came en force to get all the Sunfield boxes. Two men came from Woodland Lions Club to help. Could the Eagles' Lodge, the fire department and Kilpatrick Church send some next year? A small crew tended distribcrion of frozen products as the trucks and cars went out on their rounds. Those last minute items cannot be packed on Friday. . Delivery people reported that in a few instances the recipients were still in bed. The summer wedding of Nathan Shellenbarger and Amahda Breariy at Byron Center. Nathan is the son of Steven and Chris Shellenbarger of Clarksville and also of Chery l and Jeff Kidd of Wisconsin. The bride's parents reside in Caledonia. Some of the attendants were Owen Rosenburger, Scott Klahn. Kyle Langmaack. Steve is the son of Fred and Fran Morris. The children's program at Central UMC was held last Sunday afternoon. Directors were Tara Faulkner and Lori McNeil. The title was "Gettin' Ready for the Miracle." Sam McNeil was the narrator and another key figure was Colin Lomas* from Morrison Lake, who attends Saranac school. Singing stars were Aaron Reiser, George McNeil and Paige Faulkner. There were tiny angels wearing silver hats, wise (ladies), shepherds of young age. Allison Thelen was Mary and Aaron Reiser was Joseph . Jill Ferris and the youth group served light refreshments to the parents, lots of grandparents and admirers. Dear Annie: My wife and I have a 24-yearold son. "Jared." who lives with us. When Jared was a teenager, he began smoking pot. drinking and taking downers. He has been in and out of jail for domestic abuse, possession, contributing to the delinquency of a minor and failure to pay child support. I cannot count the times we tried to get him some help. Once he was sent to court-ordered rehab and was supposed to be drug tested at random, but it was never enforced. As soon as he paid his fines, he was released. I really feel the system failed him. We have attempted several times to boot Jared out. and then he plays us. stating we will be sorry when he is found dead some­ where. He knows this is a touchy subject for us because I had a nephew who was kicked out of the house and found dead two weeks later. So we let him stay. Jared works just long enough to get a pay­ check. and that's it He's currently looking at the possibility of five years in prison for felony domestic abuse with his current girl­ friend. six months for back child support, and unknown time for failure to pay the fines he has now. Every time he goes to jail, he calls and tells us how sorry he is. and that when he gets out, hell change, but it never happens. I actually feel guilty because I am hoping he'll go to jail long enough to get a rude awakening. Jared refuses counseling, saying he doesn't have a problem, so my wife and I are depressed all the time. We both know he is taking advantage of us. but the thought of burying him is much more painful. Any advice? - Oklahoma Parents Dear Oklahoma: It is hard to let your child sink or swim on his own. but sometimes that's the only recourse left. Of course you are wor­ ried sick about Jared, but you cannot help him until he wants to be helped, and so far. he has­ n't found a reason compelling enough. You might find some useful information through B.I.L.Y. (BecauseILoveYou.org). PO. &>x 2062. Winnetka. CA 91396-2062. Also look into counseling for you and your wife. You could use some support. Crowd mentality Dear Annie: My husband and I were recently in Rome and were fortunate to have tickets for an audience with the Pope. His Holiness first proceeded around the square waving to the crowd. At this time, many young people stood up on their chairs, mak­ ing it impossible for those of us seated to see a thing. For the many of us with cameras, this meant we came home without pictures of this wonderful event. It seemed so inappropriate for such a ceremony to be treated like a rock concert. Am I out of touch, or was this rude? - A More Polite Generation Dear More Polite: Well, yes, it's rude to block the view of others, but you must be realistic. These young people were excited. No doubt they, too. had difficulty seeing in front of them. At crowded events, you have to expect such things to happen, and you cannot assume good manners will prevail. Sorry. Ring reminder Dear Annie: 1 read with interest the letter fiom "Sobbing in Sheboygan. Wis." When my wife of 41 years passed away. I, loo. was despondent. ’ I took both of our wedding rings to a jew­ eler and had them melted down to create a new "gents ring." Into this ring, the jeweler set my wife's engagement diamond. I wear the ring on my wedding ring finger. It helps me feel that she is near and that I'm not alone. - A Thought from Riverside. Calif. Dear Riverside: What a lovely suggestion. We hope the widows and widowers in our reading audience will consider it when decid­ ing what to do with their spouses' rings. Don’t expect the second doctor to “get involved" in your care. They will not likely call your doctor and “put their heads together" and discuss your case. You will also not likely get a follow up visit with the second doctor. You have simply asked them for their opinion on a particular issue based on information already known. Although they usually won’t order new tests, their opinion may be that you get more tests before making your decisions. Second opinions are certainly not needed for everything. Hopefully you are going to a doctor that you trust. Second opinions are absolutely necessary for decisions that involve a serious medical condition, that seem risky, controversial or radical and you simply are not comfortable with making a decision by yourself. Scott Brasseur, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician for medical advice before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. The sinking son Holiday horror Lions Club members are loading up the boxes for Clarksville while Casey DeJong h keeps the tally so the boxes are loaded in order. Dear Annie: This year, our son and daugh­ ter-in-law arc hosting Christmas dinner. We have hosted it in the past, and her parents did it before us. and each time, the entire family attended. The problem is. my husband prefers not to get together with the whole family dur­ ing the holidays. We wouldn't mind every now and then, but it is an every-lime, cveryholiday thing. We don't want to hurt our son or daughter- in-law. and don't know how to gracefully say we prefer not to be in big gatherings. Our daughter-in-law uses the "hurt feelings* state­ ment about a tot of things, and this is likely to be one of them. When is it OK to say thanks, but no thanks? We can’t say we have plans with other family members, since no one else lives dose enough to visit Every holiday. I feel the stress of wanting to make my husband com­ fortable and tiptoeing around this issue with the daughter-in-law. We love our kids, but what do 1 do? - Stressed Out Dear Stressed: How many holidays are we talking about here? Two? Three? We don't understand why. for the sake of family har­ mony. you and your husband cannot put up with your son and his family a few times a year. It's actually a small price to pay to main­ tain a peaceful relationship. If you truly cannot bear to spend one sec­ ond more with these people, wc suggest you plead anxiety attacks, which may, in fact, be what is going on. Tell your son and his wife that Hubby has problems being with large groups of people, and you hope they will understand if you visit them privately after the big holiday feast. Asexual apathy Dear Annie: I have been married over 25 years to a wonderful, caring, well-adjusted man who has never been interested in sex. He is not gay. He is totally faithful. But his sex drive is almost nonexistent While our no-sex marriage has been very frustrating at times, I love him too much to divorce him or have an affair. I just cope the best I can. My question is this: Can a person truly be asexual? Most medical provided say the problem is either tow testosterone or jiwycho- logical. Period. Well, he's had all the medical tests, and everything's normal. Counselors confirm that he's a well-adjusted guy. I'm convinced that he's just "wired" that way. Any answers? -- No Sex for Me Dear No Sex: According to a recent study in The Journal of Sex Research, about one percent of adults have absolutely no interest in sez. Since your husband is otherwise healthy a.xl you want to stay with him, we hope you can ♦ind satisfaction through other means. For more-information on asexuality, try the Asexual Visibility and Education Network at asexuality.org. Thoughtless on thin Dear Annie: Why do people think it's OK to criticize thin people? I’m 5 feet 2, weigh about 100 pounds and am a petite woman. A l my life I have been belittled because I'm skin ny. As a child, people asked, "Doesn't your mother feed you?" When I was pregnant. I was warned that I'd never be able to deliver a large baby. (For the record. I delivered a 9pound, 10-ouncc baby through natural child­ birth.) I was also told that I’d never be able to breastfeed my child because I was loo small­ chested. Salespeople have said. "You make me sick," or, "I hate you," because I can still fit into a size 2 at age 42. No doctor has ever told me I need to gain weight. Most say if I'm energetic and healthy, it’s normal for me. Why is it politically incorrect to tell fat people they are FAT. but it's always open sea­ son on us skinny folk? - Thin in Montreal Dear Montreal: Were pretty sure you real­ ize these comments are backhanded compli­ ments. bom of jealousy, because you seem quite proud of your body. Bui you are correct that it is rude to comment about one's size, regardless of its heft. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and readfeatures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at wwwxreators.com. COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 15. 2005 - Page 9 Financial FOCUS 1 From TIME to TIME j4 look down memory lane... Ryan School District No. 5. Irving Township, Barry County Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. Look for Dividend-paying Stocks If you found a stock that had risen in value every year for 25 straight years, you'd proba­ bly think you had a great investment prospect. Unfortunately, you'd have a tough time locat­ ing that stock. On the other hand, with just a little research, you can find many stocks that have increased their dividends tor 25 or more consecutive years - and dividends can be quite valuable to you. You can now find dividend-paying stocks in a wide variety of industries, including financial services, food producers, consumer products, pharmaceuticals, technology, pub­ lishing and others. In short, you can help diversify your portfolio by investing in divi­ dend-paying stocks - and many of them offer growth potential, too. (Keep in mind, though, that slocks are not fixed-income vehicles, and they may not always pay out dividends, no matter how good their track record has been.) STOCKS By Joyce Weinbrecht Ryan School District f5 was organized April 29. 1854. The school was located on Section 25. Irving Township. It was named after the Ryan families living nearby. In 1860, there was one Ryan family. By 1873. there were six Ryan families all liv­ ing within one mile of the school, and in 1895 there were five. The school operated from 1854 through 1938. when the school was consolidated with Hastings. The property was deeded to Theresa Ryan DeCocker May I, 1947. The trees, the front steps and some of the foundation are all that remain today, to mark the place where young­ sters played anti-I-over and tag. baseball and in the winter, made snow angels in fresh snow. The school had outside privies. Water was carried in a pailful at a time - and everyone drank from the same dipper. Female teachers taught spring and summer terms, and male teachers were hired for winter terms when the older boys were coming to school. The school was heated with a wood stove and in early days, families supplied the wood. Later it was purchased from nearby farmers Lunches were earned to school in tin pails or lard pails. Students attending Ryan School answered to the names of Ryan. Falconer. Hammond. Cool, Engle. Eggleston. Smith. Goodenough. Bates, Fifield. Anderson, Burke and Malcolm. The school was the center of the communi­ ty. Spelling bees, box socials, and Christmas programs brought the families together. Year Ryan School District fS Teacher 1906- 1907 1907- 1908 1908- 1909 1909- 1910 Agnes A. Sayles Bertie Nash Bertie Nash Gertrude Foley 1910-1911 C.W. Risbridge 1911-1912 Peter Allerding 1912-1913 Peter Allerding 1913-1914 Rose Buehler 1914-1915 Rose Buehler 1915-1916 Maude E. Casaday 1916-1917 Maude E. Casaday 1917-1918 Gladys L Gilbert 1918-1919 June E. Leonard 1919-1920 James H. Page 1920-1921 Maude Smith 1921-1922 Stuart Clement 1922-1923 Mabie Roush 1923-1924 Mabie Roush 1924-1925 Mabie Roush 1925-1926 Aleen Ritzman 1926-1927 Aleen Ritzman 1927-1928 Mildred Allerding 1928-1929 Mildred Allerding 1929-1930 Clarence Hackney 1930- 193) Clarence Hackney 1931- 1932 Pauline Sawdy 1932-1933 Pauline Hammond 1933-1934 Pauline Hammond 1934-1935 Olive Frisby 1935-1936 Russell I-aubaugh 1937-1938 Russell Laubaugh 1938-1952 Transported to Hastings 1953-1953 Closed 1919-1920 Children elected officers to look after library and flag. Had patriotic plays, cleaned yard, planted flowers, set flagpole. Had Mr. Tanner out to talk on club work and after­ wards organized a pig club. Held a contest which lasted during the term, los­ ing side gave sup­ per. Sold buttons for the allies flag. Holiday driving tips offered by Michigan State Police As the holiday season begins, the Michigan State Police is providing motorists with some tips to ensure they arrive at their holiday destinations safely. For safe driving during the winter season. MSP recommends you: • Keep tires at the car manufacturer's recommended pressure and rou­ tinely check tire pressure during cold weather. • Keep windshield solvent at full strength and make sure the reservoir is full, and keep new wiper blades on front and rear wipers, if so equipped. • Wash your car for better visibility to other drivers, and remove ice and snow from all lights, windows and the license plate before driving. • Periodically check all lights and replace when necessary. • Prepare a winter driving survival kit with items such as: an extra win­ ter coat, pants, hat, boots and gloves, a flashlight with batteries, candle and candle holder, dry container of matches; jumper cables, tow strap; first aid kit; shovel; salt or kitty litter; road flares; and a spare tire and jack. • If you arc stranded in a winter storm, do not leave your vehicle. Stay with the vehicle and wait for help. "Michigan weather is unpredictable any time of the year, but especial­ ly during the winter months." said Sergeant James Flegel. MSP Precision Driving Unit. "The most important fact to remember is the handling capa­ bility of your car is drastically reduced in winter weather so it is best to use a slower speed to compensate for poor handling." Additionally. MSP troopers remind motorists to be aware of several factors when stopping and turning in winter weather. Remember to do all of your braking before the turn is made and take a proper line of travel through the turn to reduce the potential for a skid to occur. If your car begins to skid, correct the skid by getting off the throttle, staying off the brakes and use quick hand over hand steering technique to turn the front tires in the direction you want to go. Citizens are encouraged to visit the Winter Travel Advisory web site at www.michigan.gov/roadconditions . to check road conditions before they travel. For additional information, call Sgt. James Flegel. MSP Precision Driving Unit, at (517) 322-1785. The foliowing prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT&T Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Corp. Coca-Cola Co. DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Co. Enon-Mobil Family Dollar Stores First Financial Bancorp Fort Motor Co. General Motors Inti. Bus. Machine JCPenneyCo. Johnson & Johnson Kellogg Co McDonalds Corp. Pfizer Inc. Semen Energysears Hottng Sears Hotdrng Spartan Motors TCF Financial Wal-Mart Stores 25.02 4351 14.35 40.96 51.30 45.10 59.06 2226 18.57 8.13 22.30 83.71 54.51 60 25 43.92 3527 22.31 5.77 12426 10.03 27 69 49.47 Gold 519.25 Silver 8.54 Dow Jones Average 10823 72 Volume on NYSE ./ r.’UB More income...or more shares At some point in your life, perhaps when you are retired, you may need to use your div­ idend checks to help boost your cash flow. But when you are still working, you might find it to your advantage to reinvest the divi­ dends back into the stocks you own. And since most stocks will offer automatic divi­ dend reinvestment plans, you don't have to do a thing to boost your ownership stake. Stocks...or bonds? Up until a few years ago. dividends were taxed at your personal income tax rate. But the tax laws have changed. Now, you'll pay a maximum of 15 percent on dividends. Clearly, this new rate will affect your deci­ sion-making on how to receive investment income. Dividends may now be more attrac­ tive. from a tax standpoint, than bonds and certificates of deposit, both of which pay interest that is taxed at your current income tax rate, which could be as high as 35 percent. But you'll need to balance this tax advantage with the greater investment risk carried by stocks. Any investment-grade bond will like­ ly offer you greater protection of principal than even the most stable of stocks. On the other hand, fixed-income investments expose you to purchasing power risk if their return does not keep up with inflation. Ultimately, there's no easy answer to the question of how you should structure your portfolio to receive investment income. You're probably better off by diversifying yoar holdings to include both dividend-pay­ ing stocks and bonds, along with growth stocks, government securities and other types of investments. Keep watching the news The 15 percent rate on dividends is scheduled to expire on Dec. 31. 2008; after that, divi­ dends will again be taxed al your personal tax rate, unless Congress acts to make the 15 per­ cent nite permanent. So, slay informed on what's happening in Washington - it could have j. significant impact on your investment plans. 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Jennifer Granholm. Democrat, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican. 24th District (Ail of Barry County). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, 805 Famum Building, P.O. Box 3006, Lansing. Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholzOsenate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives 251 Capitol. Lansing.'Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0848?—« i ....... ■ ■■■ ■ >i i n Pledging to be Your Healthcare Partner Our Pledge of Service To You Each and every Pennock employee and volunteer has taken a pledge to be your partner in personal, professional and progressive care. This means we pledge to treat you with courtesy, respect, professionalism and compassion while providing the most state-of-the-art healthcare in the finest possible facility. For more information, or to find a Pennock affiliated physician near you, call (269) 945-1 PHY (1749) Pennock Panner, Eric E. Ward, M.D. Radiologist Pennock HEALTH ^SERVICES > , ntofc*5'01”1' Pf0«r<-ssive ‘'^Vrner.inP'”001 Visit us on the web at www.pennockhealth.com 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings CMM722B ~^) �p«0. 10 — Thursday. December 15. 2005 - The Hastings Banner I FORECLOSURE NOTICE Thto firm Is a debt collector attempting to col­ lect a debt. Any information obtained will be ueed for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the num­ ber listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Michael J. Carson and Emma Carson, husband and wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, a Delaware Corporator! Mortgagee, dated November 26. 2003 and recorded December 5. 2003 in Instrument # 1118691 Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Five Dollars and Eight Cents ($172,965 08) including .merest 6 65% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 :00PM. on Thursday. January 5. 2006. Said premises are situated in Township of Thomapple Barry County, Michigan, and are Part of the Southwest one quarter of Section 11. Town 4 Ncrth. Range 10 West, described as Commencing at the South one quarter of Section 11 - thence South 90 negroes 00 minutes 00 sec­ onds West 1319 03 -eel along the South l.r»e of Section 11; thence North 00 deg’ees 46 minutes 40 seconds West 233 46 feet, thence North 13 degrees 34 minutes 20 seconds East 985.63 feet along the centertine of Whitneyviile Road to the point of beginning of this description; continuing thence North 13 degrees 34 minutes 20 seconds East 256.70 feet along the centerline of Whitneyviile Road; (100 feet wide) thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 200 00 feet, thence South 13 degrees 34 minutes 20 seconds; West "87.63 feet; thence North 81 degrees 08 minutrs 00 seconds West 195 07 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to a 50 foot wide easemem for Whitneyviile Road as recorded in Liber 151 of Deeds on Page 244. Commonty known as 6240 North Whitneyviile. Middtevrite Ml 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the .'edemption period shall be 30 days from the dele of such sate Dated: DECEMBER 4 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, PC. 811 South B»vd Suite 100 Rochester Hitts Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 "Mnn Notice Of Mortgage Forocfoeure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE HUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTH PURCHASERS; This sale may be roecinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed aoiefy to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by John W Lammers and Anna Lammers, his wife, original mortgagors), to National City Mortgage Services Co, Mortgagee, dated October 4. 2002. and record­ ed on October 9. 2002 in instrument 1069127, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Severny Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty­ Seven And 55/100 Dollars ($70,727.55). including interest at 6.9% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiff be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1D0 PM, on January 5. 2006 Said premises are situated m Township of Hope, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 25 and 26 of Walthor Plat, except the following: Beginning at the Northwest corner of Lot 26 of Walthor Plat; thence North 83 degrees 32 minutes East 152.00 feet to the Northeast comer of said lot; thence South 13 degrees 43 minutes West 199.09 feet to the Southwesterly line of said Lot; thence North 48 degrees 19 minutes West along said Southwesterly line 265 30 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated December 8. 2005 For more information, pleaso call FC F 248.593 1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. • Attorneys For Servicer 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Flo 8074426F01 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate ALE NO. 2005-24437-DE Estate of Mae Dunlop McKeown, a/k/a Mary Dunlop McKeown Date of Birth: March 17. 1911 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Mae Dunlop McKeown. afc/a/ Mary Dunlop McKeown, who lived at 690 West Mam Street. Middleville. Michigan died November 25. 2005 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to W. Scott McKeown, named personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street. Hastings and the named personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. December 12. 2005 Hudson Law Offices PLC Richard J Hudson P15220 150 West Court Street. Suite A Hastings. Ml 49C58 (269) 948-9292 W. Scott McKeown 1792 North M-37 Highway Middtevil'e Ml 49333 (269) 795-7027 mmum LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Rick E Argo Sr and Sherry Argo, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., mortgagee, dated December 30. 2003 and recorded January 9. 2004 in Ins’rument Number 1120458. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Five and 45/100 Dollars ($114,135 45) including interest at the rate of 8 25% per annum Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 p.m. on December 22. 2005 The premises are located m the Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 247 and 248. Algonquin Lake Resort Properties Unit #2. Rutland Township. Barry County. Michigan, as record&J in Liber 2 of Plats. Page 63 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale m the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale Dated: November 24. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc . As MortgageeP O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fie No 207.3896 PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN 8 ASSOCIATES, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DU^V MORTGAGE SALE-Defautt has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by: Alan E Orseske. a married man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. (“MERS"), sotely as nominee for Lender and Lender s successors and assigns GMAC Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 28. 2003. and recorded on October 10. 2003 in Document No. 1115342. Barry County Records. Mcmgan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THIR­ TY ONE AND 82/100 DOLLARS ($70,331.82). including interest at 6.50% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hastings, Michigan at 100 o'clock p.m., on. January 5. 2006. Said Premises are situated in City of Delton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as That part of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 5, Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described as. A parcel of land in the Southwest one-quarter of Section 5. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at a point 46 5 rods East of the Northwest comer of the Southwest one-quarter ol said Section 5. tor the place of beginning, thence South 10 rods, thence East 4 rods, thence North 10 rods, thence West 4 rods along the middle of high­ way to place of beginning. Also commencing at a point 46.5 rods East and 10 rods South of the Northwest comer of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 5 for place of beginning; thence South 20 rods, thence East 4 rods, thence North 20 rods, thence West 4 rods to the place of beginning TAX ID NO 08-03-005-008-00 The Redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated November 28. 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. (*MERS“). solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns GMAC Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Southfield. Michigan 48075 Robert A. Tremam & Associates. PC. is a debt col­ lector and we are attempting to collect a debt and any information obtar ad will be used for that pur­ pose MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by VICKY L. WORDEN. A SINGLE PERSON to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER AND LENDERS SUC­ CESSORS AND ASSIGNS. LENDER IS WASHTE­ NAW MORTGAGE COMPANY . Mortgagee, dated September 06. 2002. and recorded on September 11. 2002 . as Instrument No 1087259. in BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred eighteen thousand two hun­ dred twenty six and 55/100 Dollars ($118.226 55). including interest at 6.500% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the At Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml . at 1:00 PM on January 05. 2006 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as LOTS 2 AND 22 OF THE PLAT OF NORTHBAY. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED iN LIBER 4 OF PLATS ON PAGE 32 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned tn accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate DATED: November 29. 2005 Robert A Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue. Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 ATTORNEY FOR MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRA­ TION SYSTEMS AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER AND LENDERS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS: LENDER IS WASHTENAW MORTGAGE COMPA­ NY Mortgagee For More Information Call (248) 540-7701ASAP735898 12/08/2005, 12/15/2005 12/22/2005 12/29/2005 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEflT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE C ONTAC T OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default having been made tn the terms and con­ ditions of a certain mortgage which was made on the 19th day of February. 2004. by SHAWN WAG­ NER and TREINA WAGNER, a mamed couple, as Mortgagor to PLAINWELL COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (now known as First Community Federal Credit Union), a credit union organized and existing under the laws of the United States, as Mortgagee. and recorded on the 4th day of March 2004. in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County and State of Michigan as Document No 1123184, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the date hereof S110.594.10 principal and interest at 6 9% per annum, and the power of sale in said mortgage contained having become operative by reason of such default Notice is hereby given that on the 29th day of December. 2005. at one o'clock m the afternoon at the east doors of the Courthouse to the City of Hastings. State of Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public auction or vendue the premises hereinafter described, for the purpose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid upon said mortgage together with interest to date of sale and legal costs and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law. and also nny sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its interest in the premises, which premises are described as situate in the Township of Prairieville. County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described as follows, to-wrt: BEGINNING AT A POINT FOUND BY COM­ MENCING AT THE WEST 1/4 POST OF SECTION 33. T0WN 1 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. RUN­ NING THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 52'45* EAST 1318 9 FEET ON THE 1/4 LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION THENCF NORTH 00 DEGREES 06-25' WEST 1378 23 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 4303' EAST 330 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 06-25' EAST 1377.30 FEET TO SAID 1/4 LINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 52'45' WEST 330 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC IN AND TO THE SOUTH 33 FEET THEREOF. FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES THE NORTH 50 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL BEGINNING AT A POINT FOUND BY COMMENCING AT THE WEST QUAR­ TER POST OF SECTION 33. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. AND RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 52 45' EAST 988 9 FEET. ON THE QUARTER LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREE OO'ZS* WEST. 1379 16 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 4203" EAST 330 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 0625' EAST 1378.23 FEET TO SAID QUARTER LINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 52'45' WEST 330 FEET TO BEGINNING The period of redemption will be one year from date of sale. Dated; November 14. 2005 PLAINWELL COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (now known as First Community Federal Credit Union) . . Robert C Engies, one d its attorney s LEWIS REED & ALLEN^.C 136 E Michigan. Suite 800 Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 Telephone 269-388-7600 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPSE NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Daniel B. Bacon. Sr., an unmarried man of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to Long Bach Mortgage Company dated the 1st day of October. AD. 2002. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 21st day of October, AL'. 2002. tn Instrument No 1089744 of Barry Records, which saidmortgage was assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2002-5 Invester ID: H03/H04. thru mesne assignments, on whicn mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for pnnapal and rterest. the sum ol S87.073 72 (Eighty Seven thousand. Seventy Three dollars and Seventy Two cents) including interest there on at 9.35% (nine point three five) percent per annum And no suit proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted t recover .'he debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue ol the power ol sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 19th day of January. A D . 2006. at 1 DO o'clock said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sate at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Barry County. Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage Which said premises are described as follows. All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the City of Plainwell, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: The Easterly 3 acres of the following described propert Commencing irt the center of section 29, Town 2 North, Range 10 West. Thence South 553.5 feet, thence Westerly along the South line of the North 553.5 feet of the Northeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter. 574 feet, thence South 220 feet. thenceEast along the South line of the North 773.5 feet of the Northeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter approximately 999 feet to the Centerline of Lindsey Road as traveled; thence Northwesterly along the Centertine of Lindsey Road to a point directlyEast ol the point beginning; thence to the point of beginning, subject to a right-of-way for Lindsey Road across the Easterly 33 feet of the above described property Commonly known as: 8690 Lindsey Road Tax ID: 08-11-029-007-50 The redempion period shall be one year from the date of such sate Dated: December 15. 2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO.. L.P.A By Daniel E Best. (P-58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weltman. Wembe’g & Rets Co . L PA By Daniel E Best, (P-58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weltman. Weinberg & Reis Co.. L.P.A. 215 Butterfield Drive. Suite 200-S Troy. Michigan 48084 WWR404876714 ohmtw Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia »ate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee, tn that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by George J Stevens and Monique H Stevens, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Amenquest Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated June 27. 2003. and recorded on July 10. 2003 si instrument 1106196. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Franklin Credit Management Corporation as assignee by an assignment, tn Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Seven And 94/100 Dollars ($122.157 94). including interest at 9.6% per annum Under the power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and ihe statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of ther. at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 DO PM. on December 22. 2005. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 18 and the North 19 Feet of Lot 17 of Supervisor Glassglow to the Ctty of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 3. Barry County Records The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated November 24. 2005 For more information, please call FC D 248 593 1309 Trott & Trott. P.C Attorneys For Franklin Credit Management Corporation 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Fanns, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4070365F01 PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN 6 ASSOCIATES, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE SED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: Jimmie D Bntion Jr, a married man and Laura Britton, his wife to Mortgage tectronc Registration Systems. Inc., ("MERS*). solely as nominee for Lender and Lender 's successors and assigns The Huntington National Bank. Mortgagee, dated June 10. 2004. and recorded on June 11, 2004 in Document No. 1129167, Barry County Records, Mog an. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHT THOU­ SAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTEEN AND V/100 DOLLARS ($106,613 83). including tetr,mm at 7 249^ per annum , , t Under the power of sate contained in naif mort­ gage ad the statute m such case made and ,xovided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage %-H be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises. or some part of them, at public vendue, at the tarry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1.90 o dock pm on. January 12,2006. Said Premises are situated in Village of Freeport, Barry Count/. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 10 and the North 5 feet of Lot 9 of BRtok 8 of Samuel Roush Addition to the Village of Freeport, according to the recorded plat threof, as recorded In Liber 1 of Plats on Page 23. Barry County. Michigan. Also: a parcel commencing at the Northeast cor­ ner of Lot 10. Block 8. Samuel Roush's Addition to the Village of Freeport, according to the recorded plat thereof foi the Place of Begnning; thence Southeasterly 76.C8 feet along the East side of said Lot 10 and the North 5 feel of Lot 9 of Block 8; hence East 40 feet; thence Northerly to a point 64 feet East of the place of beginning; thence West to the Place of Beginning, all in Secton 1. Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Irving Township. Barry County. Michigan. TAX ID NO. 06-43-206-01 ODO The Redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the rdemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated December 12. 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. ('MERS*). solely as nominee for Lender and Lender s successors and assigns The Huntington National Bank. Mortgagee PETERM SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. kC. 23100 Providence Drive. Suite 450 Southfield. Michigan 48075 Pub dates: 12/15-1/5 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate Estate of ROBERT P ABENDROTH. Deceased Date of birth: 09/01/1942. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Robert P Abendroth. who lived at 4435 S. M-37 Hwy . Hastings. Michigan died 11/20/2005 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Catherine A. Abendroth. named personal representative or proposed pe' sonal representative, or to both the probate cr-art at 206 W Court Street. Ste. 302, Hastings. M' 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative withm 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 1202/2005 Robert L Byington P27621 222 West Apple Street PO Box 248 Hastings. Michigan 49058 (269) 945-9557 Catherine A Abendroth 4435 S M-37 Hwy Hastings. Michigan 49058 (269)948-9811 c*™' Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee, in that event, your damegee. II any, sheH be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bird amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Patncia D Hudson, a Single Woman, ongmai mortgagor(s). to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc Mortgagee, dated April 15. 2004, and recorded on Apo! 21. 2004 in instrument 1126145. in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fourteen Thousand Seven Hundred Thirteen and 40/100 Dollars ($14,713.40). including interest at 7.625% per annum Under the power of sale contained tn said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1D0 p.m. on December 22. 2005 Said premises are situated in Township of Prairieville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the SOUTHWEST 1/4 of Section 8. Town 1 NORTH. Range 10 WEST. Township of Prairieville. Barry County. Michigan, described as follow: Beginning at a point 28 rods 6 feet West of center of the Southwest fractional 1/4 of said Section 8. the same being 28 rods 6 feet West of center of the highway, thence North 55 feet; thence West 144 feet 9 tncnes; thence North 55 degrees 10 minutes West 254 feet to the Pine Lake; thence Southwesterly along Pine Lake to a point in the Northeast corner of Lot 9 ot Buckley Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, thence South 37 degrees 57 minutes East 102.15 feet to the 1/8 kne. thence East on said 1/8 line to said point of beginning. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated November 24. 2005 For more information, please call FC X 248 593 1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste. 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File W72656F01 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR POSE PLEASE CONACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard R. Martell and Juke K Martell, husband and wtto, to Wells Fargo Bank. NA. successor by merger t WMM. Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. Muto Norwest Mortgage, inc., mortgagee, dated May 8.1998 and recorded May 12. 1998 in Instrument Number 1011781. Barry County Recoros There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum ol Eighty-Six Thousand Seven and34/l00 Dollars ($86,007.34) including interest at the rale of 7.50% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice s hereby given that the mortgage will be toiMfosed by a sate of th mortgaged premises, or some oart them, at public vendue al the Barry County Count.ouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan ai ’ .DO p m. on January 12. 2006. The preneses are located in the Township of Yankee Springs, Carry County. Michigan, nd are described as: That part oi fte Southwest Onequarter. Section 17. Town 2 North. Range ’0 West, described as: Commencing at *he Northwest comer of said Southwest One-Quarter; Cence South 00 Degrees 15 Minutes 40 Seconds East 2075 62 feet along th West line ol said Southwest One Quarter to the point of beginning; thence South 00 Deg»;ws 15 Mmutes 40 Seconds East 200.50 toot; ther.ee North 89 Degrees 02 Mmutes 50 Seconds Etst 331.19 feet along the Westerly extension of tt« North Ime of Lots 43-47of Gaktefs Payne Lake Pitt to the Northwest comer of said Lot 47; thence North 89 Degrees 02 Minutes 50 Seconds East 487.4» feet along said North line of said Lots 43-47; thence North 39 Degrees 55 Minutes 20 Seconds East 265.14 ieet along the North boudary of said Gakter's Payne Lake Plat; thence South 89 Degrees 02 Minutes 50 Seconds West 969 75 toet to the point of beginning Subject to a Right-Of-Way for highway purposes over the West 33 feet there­ of. Subject to easements, reservations, restriction­ sand limitations of records, if any. The redemption penod shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.32418. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the ate of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property ana titere is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return I the bid amount ten­ dered at sate Dated December 15. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Wells Fargo Bank. N.A., successor by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc. f/k/a Norwest Mortgage, Inc . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 Fite No 326 0363 SYNOPSIS Barry Township Regular Meeting December 5, 2005 Regular meeting called to Order at 700 p.m. Roll Call 5 members and 8 guests presen'. Pledge of Allegiance Approved minutes and Treasurers report for OCL/D5 Accepted Department reports. Accepted Tax Settlements Approved Comcast Franchise agreement Approved the purchase of vinyl ballot bags. Approved December Olis Meeting adjourned at 9 04 p.m Respectfully submitted. Debra Dewey-Perry. Clerk Attested to by: Richard Barnum. Supervisor �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 15,2005 - Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee In that event, your damages, H any, shall be IUnit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount tan* c«*rsd at salo, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Ray Hom and Mary B. Hom, husband and wife, original mort­ gagors), to Paul A. Getzin & Lynn M. Getzin DBA West Michigan Financial Services. Mortgagee, dated August 5. 2002. and recorded on August 19. 2002 in instrument 1085842, and modified by Affidavit or Order recorded on April 19. 2004 in instrument 1126016, and assigned by mesne assignments to Washington Mutual Bank, F A as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Eight And 41/100 Dollars ($139,933 41). including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the pover of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, no** is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings at 1:00 PM. on January 5. 2006 Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel A: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 29. Town 1 North. Range 8 West described as Commencing at the East 1/4 Post of said Sectiua; thence North 83 degrees 44 minutes 23 seconds West on the East and West 1/4 bne. 1159.11 feet to the Place of beginning ol this description; thence confirming North 88 degrees 44 minutes 23 sec­ onds West on said 1/4 line, 190.90 feet; thence North 0 degrees 48 minutes 41 seconds East par­ allel to the North and South 1/4 line of said Section. 297.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 44 minutes 23 seconds East parallel to the East and West 1/4 line: 190.90 feet; thence South 0 degrees 48 min­ utes 41 seconds West 297 00 feet to the ptoce of beginning, subject to Highway right of way over that part of the above described description tying within the right of way of Hickory Road. Also: Commencing at the East 1/4 post of Section 29. Town 1 North. Range 8 West; thence North 88 degrees 44 minutes 23 seconds West along the East and West 1/4 Ina of said Section; 1554.3 feet to place of beginng of this description; thence North 00 degrees 48 minutes 41 seconds East parallel to tho North and South 1/4 line of said Section, 297.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 44 Minutes 23 seconds East parallel to said East and West 1/4 hne . 215.00 foot; thence South 00 degrees 48 minutes 41 seconds West to said East and West 1/4 line 297.00 feet, thence North 88 degrees 44 mmutes 23 seconds West along said East and West 1/4 Hne. 215.00 feet to the place of beginng Subject to Highway Right of Way over that part of the above description lying within Hickory Road The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 800 3241a. m which ccse the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 24, 2005 For more information, please call: FC R 248 593 1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Washington Mutual Bank, f/k/a Washington Mutual Bank. F.A. 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File *021043F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUTARV DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This safe may ba rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of tho bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Shawn Heise, a single man. original mortgagor(s). to Argent Mortgage Company. LLC. Mortgagee, dated August 26,2003, and recorded on August 28, 2003 in instrument 1112015, in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Argent Securities Inc., Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-W5 under the Pooling & Servicing Agreement dated as of October 1. 2003. without Recourse as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Five ArJ 10/100 Dollars ($138,335.10). including interest at 8.55% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on January 5. 2006. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. Lot 54, OLD FARM VILLAGE NO. 2. according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 6 of Plats. P<^e 34. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: December 8. 2005 For more information, ptease call: FC H 248 593.1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File *033311F02 <m<ros< STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY HON. JAMES FISHER ORDER CASE NO. 06-000518 CK-F JAMES GHUBKA and LINDA GRUBKA. ROY KERBS and JANET KERBS LIVING TRUST U/D 6/6/96 JAMES McGOVERN and ELAINE McGOVERN and LUCAS PENDER KOHLER Plaintiffs, v DAVID VAN DUESEN and GRETCHEN VAN DUESEN. Defendants JAMES L. JUHNKE (P24416) Attorney for Plaintiffs 835 Golden Avenue Battle Creek. Ml 49015 Telephone: (269) 963-1441 ORDER OF PUBLICATION ORDER TO ANSWET, At a session of said Court held m the Circuit Courtroom in the City of Hastings. Michigan, un this 1 st day of December. 2005. PRESENT: HON. JAMES FISHER. CIRCUIT JUDGE On the 4th day of October. 2005 an action was filed by Plaintiffs against DAVID VAN DUESEN and GRETCHEN VAN DUESEN. their heirs, successors and assigns in this Court to dear trtte to certain real property described as: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate and being in the Township of Barry, County of Barry and Stale of Michigan, and described as follows: to-wit; The South part of the West one-half (1/2) of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section Twentytwo (22) Town One (1) North. Range Nine (9) West, containing Forty-nine and one half (49 1/2) acres of land Also granting to second party an easement for driveway purposes over the Northerly Sixteen (16) feet of the East one half (1/2) of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section Twsnty-two (22) Town One (1) North. Range Nine (9) West, leading from the highway known as the County North and South Road to the property hereby conveyed, intending to grant to party of the sec­ ond part, his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, at all times forever hereafter the free ingress, egress and regress into, along and upon that portion of the property of the parties of ’he first part herein described from said highway to the property herein conveyed IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendants. DAVID VAN DUESEN and GRETCHEN VAN DUESEN, their heirs, successors or assigns shall answer to take such other action as may be permit­ ted by law on or before the 24 day of January. 2006 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this Order shall bo published In the Hastings Banner tor tour (4) consecutive weeks. rr IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that a copy of the Summons and Complaint be mailed by ordinary mail, to tho last known address of Defendants which i» P.O. Box 8. Hickory Comers. Michigan 49060 James H. Fisher. Circuit Judge JAMES L. JUHNKE (P24416) Attorney for Plaintiffs ™ Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages, If any, shall bo limited sotely to the return of the bld amount tendered at ante, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Carte E. Schwander and Alice M. Schwander Husband and wife, original mortgagors). to Hamilton Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated March 26. 2004. and recorded on April 8,2004 in instrument 1124968, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, Trustee as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Seven And 86/100 Dollars ($122.377 86), mckxkng interest at 8.05% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on January 5. 2006 Said premises are Jtuated in Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 23. Old Farm Village No. 2. part of the Southeast 1/4 and the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, Town 3 north. Range 10 West. Yankee Springs Township. Barry County, Michigan as recorded in Liber 6 of plats. Page 34 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 8, 2005 For more information, ptease call: FC S 248 593 1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Servicer 30400 Totograph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite *075520F01 omanor Notice Of Mortgage Forectooure Sate THtS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR PO^E. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OF ACE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any. shall bo limit­ ed sotely to the return of tho bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Myrna Knapp, a single woman, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nomir.ee for tender and tender's successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated July 9, 2003, and recorded on July 28, 2003 in instrument 110955. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Fifteen And 96/100 Dollars ($162,215.96). including interest at 9.555% per anr.im. Under the power ol sate contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice b hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed oy a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 10O PM, on January 5. 2006. Said premises are situated in Township ol Praireville. Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: LOTS 25. 26. AND 27 AND THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 28 OF FIRST ADDITION TO ARNOLDS PLAT. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF BEING A PART OF SECTION 36. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. PARAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. TOGETHER WITH A 20 FOOT EASEMENT FROM THE SOUTH EDGE OF LOT 8 OF ARNOLD'S PLOT IN LITTLE LONG LAKE WHICH IS AN EASEMENT APPERTENANT TO THE ABOVE NAMED PROPERTY. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3. PAGE 28 OF PLATS. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 1,2005 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593 1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Servicer 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bmgham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 8074232F01 Notice Of Mortgege Forectooure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMAT1ONWE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR TFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia eeto may be rescinded by ttwi isredoeing mortgagee. In that event, your dtr.iagee, If any, shall be limit­ ed soley to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mrde in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey A. Price, a married man. sole ownership and Season Price, his wife, original mortgagor(s). to MortgagoElectronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for lender and tender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 21, 2006. and recorded on Jufy 1. 2005 in instrument 1148852, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed o be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eight Tliousand Seventy-Three And 37/100 Dollars ($106,073.37), including Saf­ est at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. noth is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate ol the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on January 12. 2006. Said premises are situated in Township of Thorapple. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 14. Hilltop Estates. Thomapple Township, Barry County. Michigan, as recorded In Uber 5 of Plats. Page 74. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, uless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 15.2005 For more information, please call: FC C 248.593.1301 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys Fr Servicer 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Mctvgan 48025-5822 File *076150F01 tmirwa STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FHa No. 2005-24441-DE Estate of Steven Leon Davis. Date of birth: Oct. 21.1941 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Sleven Leon Davis, who lived at 4960 Upton Rd.. Hastings Michigan died Dec 6. 2005 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Jeffry L Davis, named person­ al representative or proposed personal representa­ tive. or to both the probate court at 206 W Court St. Ste. 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication ol this notice. Dec. 12. 2005 Jeffry L. Davis 1349 Avon Hastings, Ml 49058 Requesting Bitts for Cleaning Services. Orangeville Twp. Facility f 7350 Lindsey Rd. Bv L Ptainwdl, Ml 49080 M Ml Mt b< rcclfcM MMTTM.tM* , Call TownsMp Clir* 269-664-4641 Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used MORTGAGE SALE*- Oetolfhu been made m the conditions of a mortgage made oy LARRY L WAGNER. CYNTHIA K WAGNER. HUSBAND AND WIFE to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRA­ TION SYSTEMS SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER AND LENDER'S SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. SAID LENDER IS REPUBLIC BANK. Mortgagee, dated September 13.2004, and record­ ed on Sept-mber 16. 2004 . as Instrument No. 1134007, in BARRY County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol one hundred sixty one thou­ sand four hundred eighty four and 47/100 Dottars ($161,484.47). including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wifi be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the At Barry County Courthouse, Hastings. Ml . at 1:00 PM on January 12, 2006 Said premises are situa’ed in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as UNIT 1 OF DAISY LANE *1 CONDOMINIUM PROJECT. ACCORDING TO THE MASTER DEED RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NUMBER 1095651 AND AMENDMENTS TEHRETO (IF ANY) AND DESIGNATED AS BARRY COUNTY CONDOMINI­ UM SUBDIVISION PLAN * 27 TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS IN COMMON ELEMENTS AS SEi’ FORTH IN ABOVE MASTER DEED AND AS DES­ IGNATED IN ACT 229 OF PUBLIC ACTS OF 1963 AND ACT 59 OF PUBLIC ACTS OF 1978. AND AMENDMENTS THERETO The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date ol such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. DATED: December 15. 2005 Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue. Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-66’6 ATTORNEY FOR: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS SOLELY AS NOMI­ NEE FOR LENDER AND LENDER'S SUCCES­ SORS AND ASSIGNS. SAID LENDER IS REPUB­ LIC BANK Mortgagee Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sate may be rescinded by ths foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limit­ ed solely to the return cf tho bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Kennon William Schild and Danielle L. Schild, original mort­ gagors). to Argent Mortgage Company. LLC, Mortgagee, dated June 19. 2003. and recorcec on June 27. 2003 in instrument 1107314. in Bitrry county records. Michigan, and assigned by s.Md Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Argent Securities Inc. Asset Backed Pass-Throug.i Certificates. Series 2003-W4 under the Fooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of October 1. 2003. without recourse as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Fifteen And 02/100 Dollars ($125,815 02). including interest at 9.65% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on January 12.2006 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 3 and 4 of Block 13 of Eastern Addition to the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, excepting therefrom the East 7 rods The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: December 15.2005 For more information, ptease call: FC H 248 593 1300 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Servicer 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File *076357F01 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate Estate of Roland McArthur Furrow II. Date of birth: 3-15-41. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Roland McArthur Furrow II. who lived at 735 W. Green St. Hastings. Michigan died 10-24-05. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever uarred unless presented to Scott Alexander Furrow, named personal representative or proposed per­ sonal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court St. Ste 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 12-13-2005 Scott Alexander Furrow 635 SE 41 st Ave., Apt. 47 Portland, OR 97214 (503) 233-4775 ------KOTICE----The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration office. 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings: 269-945-1284. and must be relumed no later than 5:00PM on December 19. 2005 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFORMADON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE Nt’MBcR BEuOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thto sate may ba MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Sandra K Hook, an unmarried woman, and Robert J Taytor, an unmarried man and Kon D Armour, an unmar­ ried woman, original mortgagor(s). to Union Federal Bank of Indianapoits. Mortgagee, dated March 10. 2003, and recorded on March 11. 2003 in instrument 1099291. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-Four And 06/100 Dottars ($116,974X16), indudmg mtorest at 6.625% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM. on January 5. 2006 Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. EXCEPT THE NORTH 657 FEET THEREOF AND EXCEPT THE WEST 100 FEET OF THE SOUTH 165 FEET OF THE SOUTH WEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 26 AND EXCEPTING THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26 LYING EASTERLY OF A LINE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT OF THE SOUTH 1/8 LINE OF SA© SECTION 26. DISTANT EAST 755 FEET FROM THE NORTHWEST COR­ NER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 26; THENCE SOUTH 390 FEET. THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY 187 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LAND OWNED BY LEO J. RESZUTKO AND WIFE. THENCE SOUTH 45 DEGREES WEST 277 FEET: THENCE EAST 40 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PAR­ ALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 26 TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 26 AND THE POINT OF END­ ING TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS OF INGRESS AND EGRESS IN EASEMENT A. AS HERE­ INAFTER DESCRIBED RESERVING AN EASE­ MENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS? OVER THE NORTH 16.5 FEET OF ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL. SA© EASE­ MENT BEING RESERERVED BY FIRST PARTY FOR SO LONG AS FIRST PARTY OWNS A PAR­ CEL OF LAND TO THE EAST OF THtS PARCEL EASEMENT A. A STRIP OF LAND 33 FEET IN WIDTH OR INGRESS AND EGRESS THE EAST­ ERLY AND SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT A POINT 755 FEET EAST AND 307 FEET SOUTH OF. THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26, TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 23 FEET TO A POINT HEREINAFTER CALLED POINT B; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 60 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY 167 .-EET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF '.AND OWNED BY LEO J RESZUTKO AND WIFE; THENCE SOUTH 45 DEGREES WEST TO A PO.NT OF ENDING WHICH LIES 657 FEET SOUTH OF THE SOUTH 1« UNE OF SAID SEC­ TION 26 ALSO A STRIP OF LAND 10 FEET IN WIDTH TKF NORTH LINE OF WHICH IS DESCRIBED AC BEGINNING AT SAID POINT B; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTiON 26 TO THE POINT OF ENDING AT THE WATERS EDGE C* LITTLE CEDAR LAKE. SAID EASEMFNT TO BE USED BY THE SECOND PARTY AND HER INVITEfS FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS TO U ^LE CEDAR LAKE FOR SO LONG AS SECOND PARiY OWNS THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL The redemption period shaB be 12 months from the date of such sate. Dated: December 8. 2005 For more information, please call: FC W 248.593.1312 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys Fcr Servicer 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite *075518F01 Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... 945-9554 NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held December 13. 2005, are available in the County Clerk's Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a m. and 500 p.m. Monday through Friday, or ww.barrycounty.org. �Page 12 - Thursday. December 15. 2005 - The Hastings Banner GRAND & GRAND PLLC 31731 Northwestern Hwy, #151 Farmington HHls M 45334 PURSUANT TO 15 USC |1692 YOU ARE HERE­ BY INFORMED THAT THIS IS A ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMA­ TION THAT YOU PROVIDE MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has be-n made m the condition of a mortgage made by Ec*th Mann a single woman io HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPO­ RATION III by a mortgage dated April 20.2004 and recorded on Apnl 21. 2004 in instrument No. 1126174 Barry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Four and 66/100 Dollars ($145,694.66) inducing interest at 7.74% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mat­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1:X pm on January 19. 2006. Said premises are situated in the City of Hickory Comers. County of Barry State of Michigan, and are described as: .MX THOSE certain pieces or parcels OF LAND SITUATED AND BEING THE TOWN­ SHIP OF BARRY. COUNTY OF BARRY AND STATE OF MICHIGAN. AND DESCRIBED AS FOL­ LOWS: 12 ACRES IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4. BEGIN 48 RODS NORTH AND SOUTH OF 40 RODS EAST AND WEST. ALL IN SECTION 36. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST LESS. EXCEPTING AND RESERVING: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 36. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 30 SECOND EAST. 200.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 05 MINUTES EAST. 506.00 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 35 MINUTES X SECONDS WEST. 200.00 FEET TO THE WEST 1/8 LINE OF SAID SECTION. THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 05 MINUTES WEST. 308.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTING AND RESERVING ALL THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY PAUL J VANDENBERG AND THERESA A VAN­ DENBERG BY DEED DATED 07/17/1995 RECORDED 08/09/1995 IN DEED VOLUME 637 PAGE 211. TAX MAP OR PARCEL ID NO: 06-03036-C31-50 The redemption period shaft be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date ol such sale. Dated: December 13.2005 Michael M. Grand. Esq GRAND & GRAND PLLC 31731 Northwestern Hwy.. #151 Farrnkigton Hdte. Ml 48334 (248) 538-3737 68569 Unda Brows >»*%*>-* * Grand and Grand PLLC ' ’ ’ (248) 538-3737 ext 104 (248) 536-4110 fax THtS RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACTOUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lisa L. Sawyer and David Sawyer, wife and husband, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., mortgagee dated March 25, 2004 and recorded March 31. 2004 in Instrument Number 1124463. Barry County Records. There Is claimed to bo due on such mortgage th* sum of Ninety-Two Thousand Seven Hundred Ftrty-Nine and 09/100 Dollars ($02,749 09) including interest atthe rate of 9.21% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan al 1XX) p m. on January 12,2006. The premises are located in the City of Delton. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 32 of Parker Park Plat, according t ths recorded plat thereof as recorded tn Uber 2 of Plats on Page 46. Also, beginning at the southeast (recorded as northeast) comer of Lot 32 of Parker Park Plat; thence southeasterly a distance of approximately 50 feet to the northerly right of way Ine of a public highway, thence westerly along the north right of way bne of said public highway a distance of approximately 40 feet; thence northwesterly from the northeriy right of way line of the said public high­ way to the southwest comer ol Lot 32 ofParker Park Plat, a distance of approximately 50 feet; thence northeatorty along the southerly line of Lot 32 of Parker Park Plat a distance of 40 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period Shan be 6 months from the dale of such sate, ntees the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buysthe property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, H any. are limited solely to the return of the tud amount ten­ dered at sate. Dated December 15.2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Etectonic Registration Systems, inc. . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48X7-5041 (248) 457-1000 FiK No 209 3364 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. AT IN PURCHASERS: This sale may be reecmoec oy me rorectoeing mortgagee, in that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of tho bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Anita F. Shook, a single person, original mortgagors), to U.S. Bank National Association. N.D . Mortgagee, dated February 14. 2003. and recorded on April 9, 2003 in instrument 1101685. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Nine And 65/100 Dollars ($77,469.85). including interest at 6.4% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such '•ase made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given ii^t said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of he mortgaged premises, or some part ot them, at pubwu vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on January 12. 2006 Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria. Barn; County. Michigan, and are described as. Commencing at the Northwest comer of the :Northeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 17. Town 1 North, Range 7 West, thence along said quarter Section line East a distance of 135 feet; thence South 200 feet; thence West 135 leet: thence North 200 feet alono the West line ot the Northeast quarter of said Southeast quarter of said Section a distance of 200 feet to the Point of beginning, except the North 33 feet thereof for Highway purposes The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale. Dated December 15. 2005 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593 1313 Trott & Trott. P.C Attorneys For Servicer 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #071363F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Bole THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY NFORMATON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damagee, if any, shell be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Cheryl Wertman. unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for tender and tender s successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated Apnl 16. 2004, and recorded on June 4.2004 in instrument 1128761. in Berry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Three Honored Thirty-Six And 82/100 Dollars ($118,336.82), including interest at 8.5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1.X P!4, on January 5. 2006. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a Point in the North and South 1/4 Line of Section 16. Town 1 North. Range 8 West and 28 Chains and 9 Lmks North X Degrees 20 Feet West from the South 1/4 Poet Thereof: Thence South 86 Degrees East 3 Chains 83 Links: Thence South 35 Degrees 10 Feet East 4 Chains and 70 Links to the Lake: Thence South 02 Degrees X Feel West 4 Chains and 52 Links: Thence West 08 Chains 21 Links: Thence North 22 Degrees 15 Feet East 5 Chains and 6 and 1/4 Links: Thence North 00 Degrees 20 Feet East 4 Chains and No Links to the place of Beginning The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate Dated: December 8. 2005 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Servicer 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte 4075893F01 cmanr. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate RLE NO. 2005-24436-DE Estate of Thomas Robert Bay. deceased. Date of birth: 03/19/1965 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Thomas Robert Bay. who lived at 11645 Letch's Lane. Delton. Michigan died 10/31/2005. Creditors of the decedent are notified that ail claims against the estate wtfl be forever barred unless presented to Sharon L. Bay. named person­ al representative, or proposed personal representa­ tive. or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street. Ste. 302. Hastings and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication ot this notice December 6. 2005 Patricks Htrzei (P23884) 835 Golden Avenue Battle Creek. Ml 49015 (269)963-8484 Sharon L Bay 11645 Letch's Lane Delton. Ml 49046 269-671-4607 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SER VICE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW. ATTENTION POTENTIAL PURCHASERS AT FORECLOSURE SALE: Green Tree Servicing LLC (tA/a Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation) may rescind this sale at any time prior to the end of the redemption period. In that event, your damagee, H any, shall be Hmtted to the return of your bid amount tendered at the sate, plus interest. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Shuri M. Hrvety and Susan L. Hivefy. to Green Tree Servicing LLC (l/k/a Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation), dated March 24. 1999. and recorded m the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on March X. 1999. in Document No. 1027246. et. soq., on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due as of the date of this Notice the sum of $164.6X 49. together with interest al 9 00 percent per annum. NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that the power of sate contained m said Mortgage has become operative and that pursuant to that power of sate and MGL 600.3201 et seq.. on January 19. 2006 at 1:00 p.m., on the East steps ol the Circuit Court Bulking in Hastings. Michigan, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court and/or for con­ ducting such foreclosure sates for the County of Barry, there will be offered at public sate, the prem­ ises. or some part thereof, described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit; COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH 1/4 POST OF SECTION 9. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. THENCE NORTH X DEGREES 04' 20' EAST ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 UNE OF SAID SECTION 9 A DISTANCE OF 1040.49 FEET; THENCE NORTH 84 DEGREES 33 05' EAST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 9 A DISTANCE OF 493.71 FEET; THENCE NORTH X DEGREES X' X* EAST 713.X FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE SOUTH 72 DEGREES 36' 52“ WEST 501.12 FEET; THENCE NORTH X DEGREES X 06* WEST 661.27 FEET, THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 10’ 57* WEST 3X.X FEET; THENCE SOUTH 43 DEGREES 50' 39' WEST 279 24 FEET. THENCE NORTH 76 DEGREES 46* 44’ WEST 125 53 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 108 03 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE AND THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT WHOSE RADIUS IS 5729 69 FEET AND WHOSE CHORD BEARS NORTH X DEGREES 32* 35' EAST 108 03 FEET, THENCE NORTH 09 DEGREES 05' 00* EAST CONTINUING ALONG SAID CENTER­ LINE 141.97 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 10- 57* EAST 429.9» FEET; THENCE NORTH 04 DEGREES 28' 48" EAST 505.07 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF A CERTAIN FENCE ROW WHICH X ADJUDGED IN UBER 403. PAGE 913, OF 8ARF.Y COUNTY RECORDS AS THE BOUNDARY UNE BETWEEN THE PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THE LAND LYING NORTH OF SAID FENCE ROW; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES Iff IF EAST ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SAID FENCE ROW 586.X FEET: mcNCE SOUTH X DEGREES X OB' WEST 1104.53 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNtiiG. SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS OF THE PUB­ LIC AND OF ANY GOVERNMENTAL UNIT IN ANY PART THEREOF TAKEN. USED OR DEEDED FOR STREET. ROAD OR HIGHWAY PURPOSES The redemption period shall be one (1) year from BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. P.C. Green Tree Servicing LLC (t/k/a Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation) DONALD A. BRANDT (PX183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City, Michigan 49096-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated: December 12. 2005 WASuzieiCottections'Green TreeVHrvefy. Shuri & Susan\NotiC8 ot Foreclosure.wpd cwwma Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thto eato may be reecinded by the forecioeing mortgagee. In that event, your damagee, H any, shall be limit­ ed eototy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mads m the conditions of a mortgage made by Tammy Gibson a Single Woman, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for tender and tender’s successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated October 8. 2003, and recorded on October 31, 2X3 in instrument 1116727. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Rve Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Eight And 31/IX Dollars ($165,168.31). inducing interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice ts hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1O0 PM. on January 12. 2006 Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 360 feet of the east 605 feet of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23. Town 2 North. Range 8 West. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale Dated December 15,2005 For more information, ptease call: FC W 248 593.1312 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4076294F01 Give gift of sight this holiday season Dear editor. Tbe greatest gift you can give a loved one is the gift of sight! As one of 283 EyeCarc America Seniors EyeCarc program volunteer ophthalmologists here in Michigan, I experi­ ence first hand how providing a simple, med­ ical eye exam can preserve sight. Call the Seniors EyeCarc Program helpline. 1-800-222-EYES (3937). for free eye care information or to see if you or some­ one you love may qualify for medical eye care at no out-of-pocket cost. There are more than 7.500 EyeCarc America volunteer oph­ thalmologists in the U.S. dedicated to serving their community. By age 65. one in three Americans has some form of vision impairing disease. Unfortunately, many are not aware that they have an eye disease, or believe their poor vision is a natural pan cf the aging process. This program works to reduce preventable blindness in the U.S. thereby allowing our seniors to live more fulfilling and rewarding lives. The program is designed for seniors, age 65 and older, who have not seen an ophthal­ mologist (a medical eye doctor) in three or more years. Eligible patients will be matched with a nearby volunteer ophthalmologist. Seniors receive a comprehensive medical eye examination and up to one year of care for any disease diagnosed during the initial visit at no out-of-pocket cost. As program volunteers, we have agreed to waive Medicare or other insurance co-pay­ ments and unmet deductibles. Seniors with­ out insurance receive care at no charge. Here in Michigan. 11,522 have been served through EyeCarc America. EyeCarc America is a public service foun­ dation of tbe American Academy of Ophthalmology. The Seniors EyeCarc Program is co-sponsored by the Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc. and Alcoa. I urge readers to take advantage of this valuable program — and give the gift of sight this holiday season. Dr. Kimberly Norris, Hastings Make this holiday ?easoi. special with a trip to downtown Hastings. Ycull rediscover the charm and warmth of small town America in our unique shops and stores — brimming with unusual and original gift ideas for everyone on your list. Our fine restaurants and pubs offer great dining, aud the perfect spot to celebrate the season’s i«t wishes with friends and family. relative cwarao 269-945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thuradry. December 15.2005 - Page 13 Six area students join All-State bands by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer Six area teenagers have earned their way into a spot on the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association’s 2006 All-State Band. Floutist Katelyn Graybill, clarinet player Nicole Gardner and trombone player Maeve Dwyer of Hastings Middle School have been selected to be part of the All-State Middle School Band. Adrienne Schroeder, a fresh­ man at Delton-Kellogg, along with senior “When we got the news, we were just thrilled. They're just geing to have an incredible experience with some of the top musicians and con­ ductors in the state." — Band Director Joan BosserdSchroeder Jessica Sawdy and sophomore Zack Coddaire of Lakewood High School were chosen to play with the All-State High School Band. Tim Peterson, band director at Lakewood High School, said the experience of playing with the All-State band affects the students themselves and their classmates as well. “They're both very talented, very deserv­ ing students and they’re going to have a great experience. They will also come back and inspire the team and encourage their peers through their experiences." said Peterson. Sawdy said she hopes to play clarinet pro­ fessionally after high school graduation and is considering attending either Michigan State University or Centra) Michigan University to study music. With two more years of high school play­ ing, Peterson said Coddaire has time to devel­ op bis skills to an even higher level. “He has a long, exciting career ahead of him. I am hoping this will set the tone for what he is able to do in the coming years." said Peterson. Schroeder, the daughter of Hastings Middle School Band Director Joan BosserdSchroeder was the only freshman chosen for the All-State Band. Delton Kellogg High School band Director Sara Knight said. “It is definitely a great Nashville Baptist 1st in parade Trombone player Maeve Dwyer, floutist Katelyn Graybill and clarinet player Nicole Gardner have been selected to be part of the All-State Middle School Band. (Photo provided) accomplishment, based on how many schools there are in Michigan, and the fact that she is only a freshman. She should be very proud of herself, and this will be a great opportunity which will lead to many more ahead." Hastings Middle School Band Director Joan Bosscrd-Schroedcr said she believes being part of the first All-Slate Middle School Band in Michigan will have long term bene­ fits. “When we got the news, we were just thrilled." the director said. “They're just going to have an incredible experience with some of the top musicians and conductors in the stale." The process to compete for a chair in the All-State Band is an extensive one. A list of practice material was made avail­ able to the schools by the Michigan School Boand and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) in September, but Peterson said the publisher This float (pictured above) entered by the Nashville Baptist Church won first place in the annual Hastings Christmas parade Saturday afternoon. Dec 3. However, the picture that appeared in the Dec. 8 edition of the Banner (shown below) actually was of the Dowling Country Chapel's float in the parade. of the music wasn't ready for the number of orders received and some of the schools had to wail to gel their orders filled. After practicing for weeks, the hopeful musicians took their instruments to the stale competition at East Kentwood High School last week. Students taking part in the competition each were numbered in order to keep the process fair. Their performances were record­ ed and sent to a judge who reviewed the tapes and selected the members of the band before any information about the students was revealed. These six students, along with the 265 other musicians who make up the All-State band, will play together al the Michigan Music Conference in Grand Rapids on Saturday. Jan. 21. The band will have just two short days to practice together before the concert Saturday. The MSU Brass band and Grand Rapids Symphony also will perform. Thanks to you... 426 Girls ages 5-17 were able to partic­ ipate in a variety of Girl Scout activi­ ties. That’s what matters Barry County United Way & \/r>luntoor Contor Adrienne Schroeder was one of the few freshman to make the All-State band. Schroeder plays the french hom and attends Delton High School. (Photo pro­ vided) Trumpet player Zach Coddaire (left) and Jessica Sawdy of Lakewood High School have been chosen to play as part of the first Michigan All-State Band. 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Call Dale at West Mich­ igan Finance for a fast FREE and secure FiXED RATE re­ finance consultation, 1-877­ 805-1200 ext. 6 FOR RENT: On Carter Lake in Hastings, larger 3 bed­ room, 1 bath house with washer and dryer. Fully fenced yard. Gas and/or wood furnace, 2 1/2 car ga­ rage. Dogs welcomed. Secur­ ity deposit and credit check, required. $775 per month. Call (269)838-3838.__________ 2 FREE GARAGE SALT signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy, Hastings. At th* front counter. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newdspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. BLACK LAB PUPPIES: Fe­ males $300, males $200. Ready for Christmas. Call Sherrie (800)603-3293 or (269)274-3876. ADULT FOSTER CARE HOME has open private room for lady. Call (269)948 9433. CARPET SHAMPOOERS: 5 full-time openings $450 ♦ per week. Women and men, Co. training, mgmt, opportu­ nity. (616)257-3600, 28th. St. A 131. NEEDED EXPERIENCED TREE: trimmers must be able and willing to climb and work on lift truck. Full rime year round work, mediod benefits, 401K, and paid vacations offered. CDL li­ cense is a plus. Contact num­ bers (616)723-4109 or (616)318-5265 Lansing man held for drunken driving, warrants Drivers: owner ops only 10 DRIVERS NEEDED NOW! DEDICATED ROUNDTRIPS Automotive Milk Runs! To Wentzville. MO. Also auto­ motive runs to Belvedere, IL A Laredo, TX. Top mileage + stop pay + fuel surcharge: MORE PAY A MORE HOMETIME. Excellent pay package, play program. Re­ quirements: 1996 or newer tractor, CDL class A w/Hazmat, 18 mos. OTR exp. Call Recruiting 800-832-7036 CWS, Gary IN. PURE BRED YELLOW LAB PUPS FOR SALE: mother A father on sire, ready for Christmas, females $200 A males $1W? 1517)726-1317 WE ARE LOOKING for an intelligent, motivated, ma­ ture individual to work the front desk in a dental 25-Mhr-. per week once trained; Needs computer and people skills. Send re­ sume to: P.O. Box 267, Hast­ ings 49058. j DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. FOR SALE: Small rocker re­ cliner, like new $150. (269)948-3194 MISSION OAK TABLE: 6 chairs, JC Penney brxnd, 2mos. old, familv size, cost $1,800 - sell $250/best. (517)719-8062 YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Cail J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newdspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy, Hastings. Quad stolen at Gun Lake area property ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP — Vaughn Mills, owner of Matteson Marine on Marsh Road, told authorities that white be was out of town during the past two weeks, a 4X4 Quad was stolen from his property. Tbe Barry County Sheriff ’s Department is investigating the theft and anyone with information may call the department at 948-4805 or Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031. WANTED: carpenters to work on apartment framing, must have experience, be de­ pendable, and be able to travel anywhere in the state of Michigan. Call between 94»am and 5:00pm (616)374­ 8541_______________________ YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newdspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy, Hastings. HASTINGS — Barry County Sheriff's deputies are investigating the vandalism of and larceny from two vehicles in Hastings Nov. 28. Robert Scott Dickinson, owner of a 1990 Dodge Minivan, reported that his rear windshield was smashed during the theft and missing from the vehicle was a new television and a briefcase containing telephone communication networking tools. Dickinson also reported that a vehicle owned by his son. a 1996 Volkswagen P?Asat. was broken into and a Pioneer CD play­ er, two 15-inch sub woofer speakers and a 750-watt amplifier were stolen. DRIVERS: Dedicated, Great pay. Bonuses, Home Time! CDL A training available. Mike Brooks Inc 888-343­ 6601. POMERANIAN AKC TCUPS: 1 cream male, 1 black female, 1 year old, about 3/lbs. full grown. Also 1 year old black female, about S/lbs. As pets or with pa­ pers. Great companions, sweet, loving. Persian cats CFA young adults, big red male, dilute calico female. Beautiful grand champion bloodlines. As a pair or will separate (269)671-5390. TRUE POCKET T-CUP PUPPIES: Parents are only 2.5/lbs., full grown. Z-KC Yorkshire Terriers * Chihua­ hua * Poodles. As pets or with papers. Also 1 year old available, only 23/Ibs., full grown. Very sweet A loving. Champion bloodlines. A de­ posit will hold. Call (269)671-5390. Two vehicles damaged in larceny complaints WANTED: child care pro­ vider to come to my home. 3 children under the age of 5. (616)813-7785 BARRY COUNTY — Otctwin Henry Schrubbe, 20. of Lansing, was arrested Dec. 6 by Barry County Sheriff’s deputies for operating a vehicle under the influence of liquor and having no driver's license. A minor passenger wa< detained for being a minor in possession of alcohol, resisting and obstructing a police officer and mali­ cious destruction of police property. Schrubbe also was discovered to have four outstanding warrants, two in Grand Rapids for failure to appear on misdemeanor traffic offenses, one for contempt of court in Wyoming, MI. and one in Lansing for parole violation. The minor was taken to the Allegan County Juvenile Facility and Schrubbe was booked in the Barty County Jail. Delton man arrested in school bomb threat DELTON — Michael Ora Mann. 22. of Delton, has been arrested and lodged in the Barry County Jail on a charge of mak­ ing a false bomb threat to Delton Kellogg High School Nov. 13. Schoo! officials reported a threat received shortly after midnight on that date and the subsequent investigation ted sheriff’s deputies to Mann, who confessed to officers Mann was scheduled to appear for a pre-trial hearing Wednesday. Abandoned vehicle leads to drunk driving arrest NASHVILLE — Sheriff’s deputies discovered a disabled vehicle on Thomapple Road in Nashville Dec. 3 and followed tracks in the snow to a nearby bouse, where they arrested Casey Aron Milligan. 23. for operating a vehicle under the influence of liquor. Hastings man charged with sexual offenses HASTINGS — James Porter, 44, of Hastings, was arrested Nov. 30 on charges of criminal sexual conduct The Hastings Police Department conducted investigation after a teen-aged victim came forward and reported that she had been sexually assaulted. The victim said she knew the suspect and the incidents had been ongoing since 2003. Porter was arrested on a five-count warrant charging him with one count of criminal sexual conduct in the first degree, and four counts cf criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree. Porter is currently out on bond after posting a $200,000 cash or surety bond, and awaiting court proceedings. Four tanks reported stolen from work truck HASTJNCB—flbe Hastings Police Department is investigating the theft of two oxygen tanks and two acety lene tanks, Wong with additional torch tips and hoses taken from the back of a work truck used for erecting signs. Police were called Wednesday. Dec 7. when a work crew found th" tanks missing. It is not known when the actual theft occurred because the truck had not been used for a couple of weeks, and *^s parked behind a building in the 1000 block of East State Street. /<•/’* Wtiiihtl SNOWPLOWING R&ASONABLE RATES. Call (269)948-4193 or (269)838­ 0615, ask for Gregg. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newdspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy, Hastings. I Ubiiittitii < FOR SALE: 1986 GMC short box 4x4, 350, auto, 6" lift, chrome wheels and more. Excellent condition, sharp, $6,500 or best. (269)945-3862 or (616)891-8104 ask for Gor­ dy. Motorist faces drunk driving, resisting charges HASTINGS — A 28-year-old Hastings motorist was arrested Dec. 8 for drunken dn ring third offense last Thursday and now faces additional charges of resisting and obstructing olice officers. Hastings officers stopped Hawthorne at about 3 p.m. last Thursday for having an expired license plate and it became evident the driver had been consuming intoxicants. Hawthorne admitted to the officer that he had a few drinks early that morning. Further investigation revealed a blood alcohol level of .22%. almost three times the legal limit Officers said white they were taking Hawthorne to Pennock Hospital to process a warrant request for a t»!ood draw, he became belligerent and resisted, causing a minor injury to officer Joe Booher after kicking him in the leg. Hawthorne was lodged int the Barry County Jail. Burglary reported at local bowling alley HASTINGS - A report of a breaking and entering at the Hastings Bowling Alley sometime after the establishment doasd Wednesday. Dec. 7, is under investigation. Hastings police officers were contacted when the business opened the next day. There were no signs of forced entry and it appears that the perpetratoffs) hid inside the building during closing. After employees left, the suspectfs) rummaged through the office area taking an undisclosed amount of cash, and left through a door on the east side of the building Officers located footprints that left from the east side of the building and followed them for a short distance, where it is believed they may have entered a car to flee the scene Anyone with information about the incident is asked io call the Hastings Police Department at 945-5744. FLEA MARKET: Thomas Jefferson Hall, Dec. 16th A 17th 9am-5pm. Door prizes, sweet treats for everyone. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newdspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy, Hastings. ( tii tl i»l I hank \ District No. 1 (City of Hastings) Don Nevins, 512 W. State Street, Hastings. Mich. 49058. phone (269) 948-8782. District No. 2 (Thomapple Twp. & Irving Twp., Prec. 2) James French, 171 Hunters Trail Court, Middleville, Mich. 49333, phone (269) 795-9783. District No. 3 (Rutland Charter Twp. Hops Twp. & small area ot Barry Twp.) Sandra L. James, 1388 Nissaki, Hastings. Mich. 49058, phone (269) 945-9402. THE FAMILY OF Kenneth McCrackin would like to thank family and friends for their thoughts and prayers, cards, flowers and donations. We also wish to thank the staff at Spectrum Hospital for their care, the Thomapple Valley Church for the serv­ ice and luncheon following. Carl, Donna A Ben McCrackin. District No. 4 (Carlton Twp., Hastings Charter Twp., Irving Twp. Prec. 1 & a small portion of Woodland Twp.) Howard “Hoot" Gibson. 1614 N M-43 Hwy., Hastings, Mich. 49058, phone (269) 948-8325. District No. 5 (Maple Grove Twp., Castleton Twp. and most of Woodland Twp.) Michael Callton, 307 N. Main, Nashville, Mich. 49073, phone (517) 852-2070. District No. 6 (Orangeville Twp. & Yankee Springs Twp.) Clare Tripp. 11776 English Court, Shelbyville, Mich. 49344, phone (269) 672-7474. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newdspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy, Hastings. District No. 8 (Prairieville Twp. & most of Barry Twp.) Wayne H. Adams, 4665 E. Orchard Rd.. Delton, Mich. 49046, phone (269) 623-2457. County Administrator Michael C. Brown, phone (269) 948-4891, fax (269) 948-4884. District No. 7 (Assyria Twp., Baltimore Twp. & Johnstown Twp.) Thomas J. Wing, 15335 Wing Road, Bellevue, Ml 49021, phone (269) 660-0498. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 15,2005 - Page 15 BOWL • Karl Frederick Biggs. 67, of Davie. Fla., was bound over to Barry County Circuit Court Dec. 6 to face three counts of criminal sexual conduct second degree (person under 13) and three counts of criminal sexual conduct fourth degree (force or coercion). A conviction for CSC second degree is a felony punishable by up to 15 yrars in prison, while conviction of CSC fourth degree is a misdemeanor punishable by a term of up to two years in prison. Biggs was charged with committing tbe above offenses on or about July 16 or 17.2005 • Karyn Lynn Morris. 42. of Plainwell, was bound over to Barry County Circuit Court Dec. 8 on six separate drug-related charges. Morris is being charged with operating/maintaining a laboratory involving methamphetamine, a felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison and/or a $25,000 fine; conspiracy to operatc/maintain a laboratory involving methaphetamine, a felony punishable by a term of up to 20 years and/or a $25,000 fine; dclivery/manufacture of methamphetamine/ccstasy. a felony pun­ ishable by a prison term of up to 20 years and/or a $25,000 fine; possession of methamphetamine/ecstasy, a felony pun­ ishable bv up to 10 years in prison and/or a fine of $15,000. Morris also is charged with maintain­ ing a drug house, a misdemeanor punish­ able by a term of two years and/or a fine of $25,000 and possession of marijuana, a misdemeanor punishable by a term of up to one year and/or a fine of $2,000. Morris also was charged as a habitual offender, as she was twice previously convicted in the 9th Circuit Court of Kalamazoo County of a felony or an attempt to commit a felony for delivery/manufacture of narcotics and posses­ sion of narcotics. Morris was arrested in Barry County on Oct. 7. 2004. • Glen Edward McGowan. 21. of Hastings, was bound over to Circuit Court Dec 8 on two felony counts and one misdemeanor charge. .^hargod...... delivery/manufacture (narcotic or cocaine) less than 50 grams, a felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison; possession of narcotic or cocaine, less than 25 grams, a felony punishable by a term of up to four years in prison and pos­ session of marijuana, a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year and/or a fine of $2,000. He is also being charged as a habitual offender as he was previously convicted in the 37th Circuit Court for Calhoun Five arraigned in drug sweep by Jon Gambee Staff Writer Five people were arrained in Barry County District Court Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 6. in connection with the largest drug sweep ever in the county. Jessica Ray Bolen. 23, of Delton; Brian Keith Sinkler. 26. of Delton; Craig Arnold Nichols, 35, of Hastings; Annette Bailey, 41, of Plainwell; and Jamie Sue Nichols, 29. of Hastings, face charges ranging from operating and maintaining a drug house, felony firearms, possession of marijuana and child abuse. Twelve people were arrested during the sweep and seven additional people have charges pending with the Bany County Prosecutor’s office. Law enforcement officers from eight departments conducted the drug sweep, which resulted in 45 locations being raid­ ed throughout the county. Three metham­ phetamine labs were located in the oper­ ation and drugs siezed included metham­ phetamine. heroin, cocaine and marijua­ na. An explosive device was located at one location and the Michigan Slate Police Bomb Squad disposed of the device. Assisting the MSP unites were officers from the Barry County Sheriff’s Department and Posse, the Barry Area Narcotics Division (BAND), the Nashville Police Department, the Prairieville Police Department, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Hastings Police Department. Also participating were representatives of the Barry County Circuit Court Probation and Parole Department County of assaulting/resisting/obstruction of a police officer. McGowan was arrested on Nov. 12. • Anthony Tobias Wonnacott, 49, of Middleville, was bound over to Circuit Court Dec. 9 to face charges of delivery/manufacture of marijuana, a felony punishable by up to four years in prison and/or a fine of $20,000 and possession of marijuana, a misdemeanor punishable by a term of up to one year and/or a fine of $20,000. Wonnacott was arrested on Aug. 30. • John William Coe, 25, of Hastings, was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court Dec. 12 to three months in jail and 24 months probation. He was given cred­ it for 91 days served. Coe was convicted of breaking into the Fuller Street School in Nashville Dec. 12, 2004. and a gas station located near Gun Lake Dec. 29. In the school break-in, a safe contain­ ing approximately $600 was taken, along with other items. • Todd Michael Hopkins. 36. of Bartie Creek, was sentenced Dec. 7 to five months in jail with 481 days credit and 24 months probation for failing to register as a sex offender. • Richard Forrest Bush, 20, of Wayland, was sentenced Dec. 8 to nine months in jail with 92 days credit on a charge of assaulting and resisting and obstructing a police office in the perform­ ance of his/her duty and 11 months in jail with 92 days credit for possession of methamamphctaminc. Bush also was ordered to take part in a substance abuse program, cognitive behavior therapy and to complete his GED. In addition. Bush's driver's license was suspended for six months. • Blanc William White. 28. of Vermontville, was sentenced Dec. 8 to 18 to 240 months in prison for possession of methamphetamine. White was given credit for one day served. • Kenneth Dee Brandenburg. 24. of Nashville, was sentenced Dec. 8 to 154 days in jail with 154 days credit for pos­ session of a controlled substance. Brandenburg was also sentenced to from 23 months to 60 months in prison with 52 days credit for rresisting and obstructing a police officer and from 16 to 24 months with 52 days credit for oper­ ating a vehicle while intoxicated. • Garnett Ryan Rekis, 20, of Middleville, was sentenced Dec. 7 to serve nine months in jail with 195 days credit for criminal sexual conduct, third degree. Rekis’ jail sentence may be suspended upon entiy into and completion of an in­ patient substance abuse program. He was also given 24 months probation. • Jeffrey Bruce Fenner, 45, of Martin, was sentenced Dec. 7 to from 23 months to 120 months in prison with credit for 155 days served for a conviction of viola­ tion of parole. Middleville woman charged with embezzling PTO funds by Jon Gambee Staff Writer Caledonia Parent Teacher Organization treasurer Kristi Lynn Mucha has been charged with embezzlement of more than $20,000. A’warrant whs issued Wednesday. Dec'. " 7. in Kent County and Mucha, 33. of Middleville, turned herself into authori­ ties last Friday. She was released on bond and will be arraigned in 63rd District Court this week. If convicted on the charge, she could face up to 10 years in prison. Caledonia Elementary School Principal Randy Rodriguez said he was contacted by a local bank Dec. 2 and records were turned over to the Kent County Sheriff’s Department Dec. 5. The charges stem from reports of unautho­ rized withdrawals from a fund used to raise money to build a playground at the school. According to Rodriguez, the bank told him that the fund had been completely drained and there is more than $20,000 involved. '’This has been a devastating blow to our PTO Board, our staff, our parents, our community and myself," Rodriguez said in. a news conference held Friday at the sheriff’s substation in Gaines Township. The Caledonia Community Schools system is already involved in a contro­ versial move by the school board to place Superintendent Wes VanDenburg on paid leave during an investigation of accusa­ tions of misuse of a credit card. Last week. Board of Education President Dennis Atkins revealed the results of an internal audit that alleges VanDenburg misused a credit card authorized to him Tuesday Mixed Hastings City Bank 35-25; J-Ad Graphics 33-27; Walker. Fluke & Sheldon 33-27; Consumers Concrete 29­ 31; Hastings Bowl 29-31; TVCCU 28 32; Yankee Zephyr 273-323; Woodland Machine 25.5-34.5. Men’s High Games & Series - T. Graham 203-557; L. Porter 202; S. Hause 200; R. Corey 202; D. Blakely 224; K Beebe 208.. Women's High Games & Series - K. Dickinson 144-369; R. Miller 191; J. Clements 237-540; V. Scobey 149. Vandenberg 206; K. Phenix 205; A. Taylor 199; K. Andrus 153; M Albert 148. Wednesday P.M. Hair Care Center 39; At Home Real Estate 35 1/2; Eye and Em 32; Seebers 28; Mace Pharmacy 26; Railroad Street Mill 26; Shamrock 25 1/2. Women's Good Games and Series • K. Becker 204-554; S Beebe 205-532; Y. Cheeseman 178-501; E. Ulrich 213-494; D. Seeber 187-479; L. Yoder 159-436; L. Elliston 190; S. Merrill 178; D. Bums 175; R. Murrah 168; B. Smith 160; G. Potter 153; B. Moore 144. Sunday Night Mixed Thunder Alley 38; XXX Bowlers 36; Happy 4's 34 1/2; Bounty Hunters 34 1/2; Sandbaggers 31; CW's Repair 31; Funky Bowlers 30 1/2; 4 Horsemen 28 1/2; Gutter Dusters 28; Robbers 24; Pin Chasers 23; Wolverines 20; 12 ozs. at a Time 19. Women's Good Games and Series E. Hammontree 200-575; M. Simpson 199-570; N. Mroz 238-558; M. Kirchen 213-550; J. Ingram 212-521; M. Heath 184-514; H. Jordan 178-506; A. Hubbell 179-489; B. Gingrich 175-479; C. Miller 170-479; J. Shoebridge 165-425; K. Farlee 146-407; L. Rentz 152; N. Ulrich 135. Men’s Good Games and Series - B. Rentz 235-617; M Kuhlman 215-604; K. Hammontree 216-579; M. Ulrich 224­ 577; M. Snyder 226-568; R. Snyer 223­ 567; J. kobbe 202-545; CW Simpson 187-534; B. Churchill 188-508; S. Farlee 169-435; C. Alexander 214; B. Drayton 145. Senior Citizens Friends 39-17; King Pins 38-18; Nash's Harems 35-21; #1 Senior 32.5-23.5; Sun Risers 31 -25; Ward's Friends 285-273; 4 B's 27.5-28.5; Wieland’s 263-293; M&Ms 243-31.5; Early Risers 24-32; Pin Pals 223-33.5; Kuempel 213-343; Butterfingers 21-35; BAT's 203-353. Good Games and Series Ladies - C. Stuart 201-482; D. Bums 154; B. Maker 164; S. Merrill 188; J. Allen 128; G. Scobey 160; E. Ulrich 179-507; S. Waggoner 146-416; N Bechtel 156-433. Good Games and Series Mtn - G. Waggoner 178; D. Edwards 190; W. Brodock 197-427; M. Schondelmayer 189-488; E. Count 203-504; L. Markley 159; G. Yoder 142-491; G. Forbey JOI525; K. Meaney 208-577; M Brandl 149; L. Brandt 194-528. Friday Night Mixed Budweiser 38 1/2; Ten Pins 33 1/2; 4 Fools 33; Renegades 32; Get-R-Done 32; 9-N-A-Wiggle 31 1/2; Winter Golfers 30; All But One 29 1/2; Just Cuz 28; Sanborns & Shiriee 27; Bmshworks 26 1/2; Mercy 25; Oldies But Goodies 23 1/2; We're A Mess 23 1/2 Heads Out 23; Whatever 23; M&M Westbrook Trucking 20 1/2; Just Here To Bowl 19 1/2. Women's Good Games and Series S. Keeler 211-590; L. Potter 198-561; J. Madden 187-537; P. Ramey 223-529; D. James 177-495; L. Rentz 159-442; D Ransom 154-433; R. Hammontree 153­ 380; J. Sanborn 168-371; N. Thylor 123­ 337; S. Vandenburg 209; M. Vandepitetg 206; R. Lydy "195; W. Main 193: TBamum 178; T. Bush 175; G. Meane 1 174; C. Maitland 173; O. Gillons 158; B. Mesecar 147. Men's Good Games and Series - DJ James 248-688; J. Barnum 241-657; L. Porter 243-617; G. Mesecar 21 i-606; B. Keeler 216-595; K. Meaney 215-587; B. Ripley 215-552; B. Madden 212-529; B. West 194-516; J. Bartimus 228; S. Peabody 224; M. Kasinsky 214; W. Tuesday Tries Quality Roofing 32-24; Coleman Agency 31-25; Trouble 31-25; CB's JO26; All in the Family 28-28; Big Boy 28­ 28; 3 Lucky Ladies 273-283; Critters 27-29; Git-R-Done Gals 233-323; Superette Gals 22-34. High Games and Series • A. Nonna 158; T. Franklin 141; J. Rice 149; P. Cogswell 134; M. Gross 144; T. Smith 139; L. Rorye 156; P. Hobert 177; M. Kill 166; K. Carpenter 176; L. Potter 177­ 521; B. Hayes 139; C. Gates 114; S. Snider 146; T. Heinrich 142; S. Lancaster 150; S. Vandenberg 183-513; C. Mack 179-502; T. Daniels 194-508; C. Etts 107; O. Gillons 161; T. Thompson 121; D. James 169; S. Smith 149; R. Murray 146; A. Keillor 125; R. Brummel 164; P. Ramey 21^«9- Be a “SPORTS NUT” Read The BANNER! — Kristi Lynn Mucha by the board after he was hired in 2003. VanDenburg is a 1970 graduate of Hastings High School. While the two cases are unrelated, the turmoil caused by both bring negative attention to a school that only two weeks ago won the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division III football championship. In the Friday news conference. Rodriguez said the Parent Teacher Organization raises more than $18,000 each year. He said steps are being taken to insure that those funds are monitored more closely in the future. He said the school district will take over responsibil­ ity for the accounts on a temporary basis and two treasurers will be appointed, one to monitor the bookkeeping and one to write authorized checks. YMCA of Barry County Adult Basketball A League Blair Landscaping ......................... 3-0 Goulooze/Wireless ..........................2-1 Blarney Stone .................................. 2-3 Advantage Housing.......................... 1-2 Roush Cafe ....................................... 1-3 Priority Collision............................. .0-2 B league Drill Team.........................................4-0 Brian Tire and Service .................... 1-1 Dewey's/Barry Auto........................ 1-2 Flexfab ............................................ .0-3 VOLLEYBALL YMCA of Barry County 2005 Coed Volleyball Scores -Final StandingsDead Frogs .................................... 42-6 Sunserters .................................... 26-22 Bosleys ......................................... 23-25 Prime Time.................................. 23-25 You Guys Serve ............................ 6-42 . gba baa achieved eueeare, ' who baa lived well. %augbed often, । and loved sacb, forever la tbe bearta of family and friend. STEENSMA PLUMBING 795-7495 401(k) rollovers made easy Mark D. Christensen, AAMS । Dorothy Barnett .a June 15, 1922 December 16, 2000 TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL Ml LjsS1'** FREE ESTIMATES MF? Friendly Fast Service 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. * tofl free (800) 288-5220 Serving Individual hiveaton Since 1871 Edwardjones Snow plowing available Call Mike at 838-6778 “No job too large or small" www.edwardjoncvcom Member SIPC I �Pago 16 - Thursday. December 15.2005 - The Hastings Banner MUSIC THEATRE MISCELLANEOUS CHECK OUT THESE • Winter Wonderland Holiday Dinner will take place at 630 p.m. at the W.K. Kellogg Manor. 3700 E. Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Comers. Cost is $32 per person. Call (269) 671­ 2416 for more information. Dec. 15. • Holiday Walk is planned from 12 p.m.-5 p.m. at the MSU Kellogg Biological Station, 3700 E. Gull Lake Dr., Hickory Comer. Admission is $7 adults, 55 seniors and chil­ dren. Call (269) 671-2416 for more informa­ tion. Dec. 16. • Holiday Bake Sale will be held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at MainStreet Bank in Hastings. Homemade baked goods including pies, cakes, cookies, and dog treats will be available to purchase. Proceeds will benefit tbe Barry County Humane Society's "pet" projects. Dec. 16. • Holly Ball will take place from 7-10 p.m. at the Bumham Brook Center, 200 W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek. Lew Boyd Band will perform live music for dancing. $5 mem­ bers, $8 non-members. Public welcome. Snacks provided. December 16. • Holiday on Ice at the Twin Star Ice Areana, 5076 Sports Drive, Kalamazoo. The Kalamazoo Christian Symphonic Band and the Kalamazoo Skating Club will present the holiday show. Tickets are $10. Show times are 5 and 7:30 p.m. Dinner at the Shanks on Ice VIP suite is available for $32 per person. Please call (269) 978-0466 for dinner reserva­ tions. Saturday, December 17. • It's Christmas at the Mill at Historic Bowens Mills features Christrnrs trees, horse drawn rides, photos with Sane while you wait or shipped to your door, and unique Christmas gifts. Grand opening Friday, Nov. 27 from noon to 5 p.m., open noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays until Christmas, there is no admission charge to the Gathering Place. Call (269) 795-7530 or visit www.bowensrmlkcnm December 17-18. Holly and Ivy Tea and Manor Tour from 3-5 p.m. at the W.K. Kellogg Manor, 3700 E. Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Comers. Cost is $32 per person. Call (269) 671-2416 for more infor­ mation. December 20. • Singles and Couples Dance will be held from 7-10 p.m. at the Bumham Brook Center, 200 W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek. Cost is $5 members, $8 non-members. Public welcome. Come and cance swing, waltz, fox trot, polka, iatin and more. Dick Day will perform Dec. 1, Dec. 8 features The Night Hawks, Day & Hodges Dec. 22. and the Coliins Crew on Dec. 29. Dec. 22, & 29. • Pre-School Story Time takes place every Friday morning beginning at 1030 a.m. at the Hastings Public Library. The event is free and open to all parents and pre-school age chil­ dren. Call (269) 945-4263 for more informa­ tion. Every Friday. • Swing Dance at the Richland Community Center, 8905 Gull Road (across from Hardings). Dances start with lessons at 730 p.m. and the dance will take place after­ ward and continue until 1030 p.m. All ages and ability levels are welcome. Dress is casu­ al. $5 per person. No partner necessary. Bring a snack for the snack table. Call (269) 317-2197 for details. First Friday of every mouth September through June. • Sunday Social Dances with the Swing Master's Band at the Richland Area Community Center, 9400 East CD Avenue, Richland. Dances take place from 2-5 p.m. $7 per person. Beginning dance lessons are offered from 1-2 p.m. for $5 per person and feature instruction in swing, cha cha, fox trot, waltz, polka, and rhumba. No partner neces­ sary. All abilities welcome. Casual dress. No smoking or alcohol. Call Colleen Burke at (269) 317-2197 for more information. 1st & 3rd Sunday each month. • Bingo is held at the Nashville VFW Hall starting at 1030 a.m. every Monday. • Dance to Life at Bumham Brook Center in Battle Creek from 630-830 p.m. Singles and couples welcome (anyone under 17 must be accompanied by adult). $4 et the door ($2 for members). Lean basic steps in East coast swing, waltz, fox trot, cha cha, and rumba. Instructor Colleen Burke. Every Monday. DECEMBER CAL E N DA R BARRY COUNTY AREA EVENTS: 15 Winter Wonderland Holiday Dinner at 6:30 pjn. at the W.K. Kellogg Manor. $32 per person. Call (269) 671-2416 for more informadon. 15 Maple Valley Honors Choir Concert at 7 pjn. at the Maple Valley High School. 16 Holiday Bake Sale from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at MainStreet Bank featuring homemade baked goods to benefit Barry County Humane Society projects. 14 Maple Valley Honora Choir Concert at 7 p.m. at State Grounds Coffee House in downtown Hastings. 16-18 Holiday Walk at the MSU Kellogg Biological Station, 3700 E. Gull Lake Dr., Hickory Comer. 12 p.m.-5 pan. $7 adults, $5 seniors and children. Call (269) 671-2416 for more information. 18 Ring OoH A Fish Headz Christmas at 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Hastings. Featuring contemporary Christian music along with original songs. Call 945-9574 for more information. 18 Bingo every Sunday at the Hastings American Legion, 2160 S. M­ 37 Highway, Hasth.js (the former home of the Tick Tock restaurant). Every Sunday. Doots open at noon, games from 2-7 pm. 19 Republican Party Meeting at Uw building in downtown rlMLngs. 20 Holly It Ivy Tea from 3-5 p.m. at the W.K. Kellogg Manor, 3700 E. Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Comers. Reservations required. Manor tour following tea. $20 adults, $14 children. Call (269) 671-2416 for reservations. 22 Holly Trolley Holiday Tour Friday evening in downtown Middleville. Trolley rides to view decorations and community events from 6-9 p.m. 22 A Christmas Carole Holiday Dinner at 630 pjn. at the W.K. Kellogg Manor, 3700 E. Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Comers. $32 per person. Call (269) 671-2416 for more information. 23 Living Nativity Scene from 6-9 p.m. at the Middleville Methodist Church. 25 Bingo every Sunday at the Hastings American Legion, 2160 S. M­ 37 Highway, Hastings (the former home of the Tick Tock restaurant). Every Sunday. Doors open at noon, games from 2-7 pjn. 28 Winter Camp at Circle Pines Center, 8650 Mullen Road, Delton. Runs from Dec. 28-Jan. 1. For teens ages 13-17. Call (269) 623-5555 for more information. Weekly SUDOKU by Linda Thistle 8 7 2 6 4 7 8 B 6 J3MSUV — nxoans An mm — 3 2 1 4 9 8 6 3 5 4 7 5 6 S 4 5 7 □□□□□□□□□ □□□□□□□□□ □□□□□□□□□ □□□□□□□□a □□□□□□□□a □□□□□□□□□ □□□□□□□□a □□□□□□□□a onaannnaa S 6 8 8 9 1 3 • Maple Valley Honors Choir Concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Maple Valley High School. Dec. 15. • Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance comes to Miller Auditorium in Kalamazoo at 8 p.m. Ticket prices range from $20-$45. The Lord of the Dance troupe features Irish dance champions from around the globe. December 16. • Muahroomhead will perform live at Planet Rock in Battle Creek, 191 Angell Street Crossbreed and Gizmachi will open the show. Ages 18 and over only. Tickets are $18 day of the show or $15 in advance. Call (269) 962­ 2121 or sec dubplanetrock.com for more information. December 16. • Aerosmith with Lenny Kravitz will per­ form live at Van Andel Arena. Tickets are $55, $85, and $125. December 17. • Holiday Pops with Empire Brass at 8 p.m. in Miller Auditorium. The Empire Brass will be the featured artist and enjoys a reputa­ tion as North America's finest brass quintet and performs over 100 concerts a year all across the world. The holiday spectacular will include yuletide tunes, sing-alongs, and a spe­ cial presentation by the Kalamazoo Ringers handbell ensemble. Concert tickets are $15$45 for adults and half-price for students and children and can be purchased by calling 1­ 800-228-9858. December 17. • Symphony Series will be held Sundays at 2 pm. at the Grand Rapids Art Museum. Free admission with museum admission of adults $7, seniors and students $6, children 6­ 17 $3. In conjunction with "Modem Masters of German Expressionism," the Grand Rapids Art Museum presents a ten-week survey of German music presented by the musicians of the Grand Rapids, West Shore, Holland, and Kalamazoo Symphonies. For more informa­ tion call 616-831-1000 or visit www.gramonlinc.org. December 18. • Ein Deutsches Weihnachtsfesu A German Christmas Concert will be held with a prelude at 330 p.m. and concert at 4 p.m. at St Mary's Church, 423 1st NW, Grand Rapids. Admission is free. The Edelweiss Choir, dressed in traditional costume, will present their annual Christmas concert of sacred music and traditional carols. An instrumental prelude will be performed by the Ein Prosit Band of Kalamazoo, featuring Alpen horns and brass December 18. • Grand Rapids Ballet presents: The Nutcracker at the DeVos Performance Hall. Performance times are Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 2 p.m. and 730 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Adult admission is $15-$45. The tradi­ The Barry County Chamber of Commerce is located at 221 W State Street in Hastings The Chamber can be reached by phone at (269) 945-2454 Check out the Chamber s webrite at www.barrychamber.com Chamber of Commerce £ • Lauren Stineman Exhibit will feature the jewelry of the Hastings resident at the Arts Hatchery Building at Fish Hatchery Park. Hours are Wednesday through Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 945-2002 for information. Through December 16. • Mi Raza en Pelo is an exhibit of art by Battle Creek artist George Martinez done entirely in the medium of felt and human hair. Martinez is a barber that uses the tiny rem­ nants of hair over a ground of brightly colored fdt The Davidson Gallery is located in the Davidson Visual and Performing Arts Building at KCC in Battle Creek. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Admission is free. Through December 16. • Marvels of Maiolica: Italian Renaissance Ceramics will be on display at the Frederik Meijer Gardens k Sculpture Park Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m. Dating from the 15th century, more than thirty of these brightly colored and sumptuously decorated vessels will be on view in a rare exhibition from the prestigious Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington DC. Adult admission $8, seniors 65 it older $7, students $6, children ages 5 -13 $4. For more information call (888) 957-1580 or visit www.meijergardens.org. Through December 31. • Dale Chihuly will have his works dis­ played in this large-scale, architectural exhibi­ tion by one of the world s best-known con­ temporary artists at the Kalamazoo Insitute of Arts, 314 South Park Street downtown Kalamazoo. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday: 16 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday from noon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays and major holi­ days. Admission for most exhibitions and events is free. Call (269) 349-7775 for more information. Through January 1. • Modem Masters of German Expressionism: Artists of Die Brucke from the Milwaukee Art Museum at the Grand Rapids Art Museum. The exhibition will fea­ ture dramatic prints and paintings by six major artists of this early 20th century mod­ ernist movement. "The Bridge" was a group of young German artists working in the period from 1905 to World War 1, who wanted to bridge the past into the future. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Thursday 10 aun.-5 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m., closed Mondays. Adult admission is S7. sen­ iors and students $6, and children 6-1713. For more information call (616) 831-1000 or visit www.gramonline.org. Through January 1. tion continues with the enchanting story of a young girl's magical journey with her Nutcracker Prince. For more information call (616) 454-4771 or visit www.ticketmaster.com. December 16-18 & 21-22. • Grand Rapids Ballet presents: The Nutcracker at DeVos Performance Hall. Performances are set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. and Thursday at 2 and 730 p.m. Admission is $15-$45. For more information call (616) 454­ 4771 or visit www.ticketmaster.com. December 21-22. 0 EXHIBITS Race a number in the empty boxes in wch a «Y that each row aero**, each column dewn and each small 9 box square contain* al of the number* from one to nine. DIFFICULTY THIS WEEK • ♦ Moderate * * Challenging ♦ HOO BOY! Holly Trolley Holiday Tour through Middleville from 6-9 p.m. Dec. 22. Trolley rides around the village to view decorations and community events. A Christmas Carole Heliday Dinner at 630 p.m. Dec. 22 at the W.K. Kellogg Manor, 3700 E. Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Corners. Cost is $32 per person. Call (269) 671-2416 for more information. Andy Williams Christmas will take place at Soaring Eagle Casino Dec. 22. Tickets can be charged by calling 1-888-7EAGLE7. Hu 7th Annual Babble Bash at The B.O.B. in downtown Grand Rapids December 22 from 6:30-9 p.m. Admission is $25 and includes drinks & food. The 7th annual Bubble Bash takes place in Crush at The BOB on Thursday. The Bubble Bash features quali­ ty sparkling wines and champagnes from Australia, Spain, South America and the US., as well as an assortment of hotemd cold appe­ tizers and music provided by 88.1 FM WYCE. There will be a raffle for CDs, concert tickets and a number of other great items. Tickets will be available at the door or you can reserve a spot at this annual holiday event by calling (616) 459-4788 xllO or visit www.soupson.org. Uriag Nativity Stat from 6-9 pjn. Dec. 23 at the Middleville Methodist Church. Annual New Year's Let Ballroom Donee will be presented by Les Danseurs Dane' Club of Greater Lansing December 31 from 9 p.m.-l a.m. at the Grand Ledge Country Club, 5913 E. St Joseph Highway, Grand Ledge. Live music by Mr. Z with a large dance floor in a smoke-free facility. Waltz, swing, fox trot, latin, and tango throughout the evening. Please bring a dish to share and your own beverage. Coffee, tea, ice .nd cups provideo. Cost is $50 for couple-. Advance legistration required by calling (517) 927­ 8535. GR Symphony New Yean live Gala Concert will begin at 8 p.m. December 31. Tickets are $20-$65. The Rotary Club of Grand Rapids' New Year's Eve Gala Concert vth the Grand Rapids Symphony returns. Bring 2005 to an end with your Grand Rapids Symphorv, featuring Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 in C minor. David Lockington, conductor; A/iram Reichert, piano. Also featuring Rossiri's La gazza larda Overture and Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. Foi Afterglow party tickets or more information please call the Symphony box office at (616) 454-9451 or visit wwwgrsymphony.org o: www.devosperfortnancdiall.com . For tickets call (616) 456-3338 or visit www.ticketmaster.com. Richard and Helen DeYos Classical Stria. French Connection at DeVos Performance Hall January 6 Ac 7. Carl St. Clair will be guest conductor and Edgar Meyer will be featured performer on the double bass. For more infor­ mation call (616) 454-9451 or visit www.grsymphony.org. The Odd Couple will be performed by the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre January 12-28. Performances are Wednesday at 730 p.m.. Thursday-Saturday 8 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m. Neil Simon's classic comedy returns tc chase away your winter blahs. For more infor­ mation call (616) 222-6020 or visit www.grct.org/seasonJitml. Ru^rian National Ballet; Sfefpiwy Beauty will be performed at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jannary 22 at Miller Auditorium. Founded in Moscow over twenty years ago, the Russian National Ballet is dedicated to upholding the grand, national tradition of ballet and developing new talents throughout Russia. Now the Russian National Ballet is its own institution with over 50 dancers of singular instruction and vast experience, many of whom have been with the company since its inception Under the artistic direction of Sergei Radchenko, the group will perform the classic ballet. Sleeping Beauty Ticket pnees range from $15-$40. Winterfest will return to Gun Lake Feb. 17­ 19. The community event was cancelled in 2002 due h» insurance costs but is now being underwritten by the Barrv County Cham bei of Commerce. Scheduled events include a fret fishing weekend at Yankee Springs Recreation Area and snowshoe weekend at Bay Pointe. Sea Shanty Swimsuit Fashion Show and the evcr-popular Polar Bear Dip. Also being con­ sidered are a teen and adult dance as well as a cross country hike or ski event. Next commit­ tee meeting is Dec. 19 at Bay Pointe. For infc e-mail Dianna Stampfler at dianna#promotemichigan.com This week’s selection: Walk the Line Running time: 136 minutes MPAA rating: PG-13 Joaquin Phoenix is no Johnny Cash. But then, who is? Therein lies the problem with “Walk the Line,” director James Mangold's biopic of the legendary perfomer. Rather than have Phoenix lip-sync to recordings of Johnny Cash. Mangold.has the actor re-create the performances himself. Big Mistake. Phoenix tries hard to mimic Cash's voice and mannerisms, but he falls painfully short, especially in the singing department. To Phoenix’s credit, though, he does do an admirable job of conveying that cocky, onstage Cash presence. Another challenge for Mangold is how to tell the story of a man whose career spanned six decades. He gets around this by concen­ trating on the early years of Cash’s career leading up to his legendary comeback concert at Folsom Prison in 1968. The film begins backstage at Folsom Prison as Cash is preparing to go on. He isn't in a dressing room, but rather the prison workshop. He stares at a circular saw. and the film goes into flashback mode, back to Cash’s turbulent and traumatic childhood. His father (Robert Patrick) is an abusive alcoholic, and when Johnny’s brother dies in a sawmill acci­ dent. his father blames Cash for his death. Fast-forward a few years. After a stint in the Air Force, he marries a woman named Vivian (Ginnifer Goodwin), who tries to push him into a life of suburban normalcy, but Johnny instead takes a couple of his buddies to Sun Records to record a gospel song. The audition is a bust until Cash and Co. belt out an unrehearsed version of "Folsom Prison Blues.” Cash gets signed to Sun Records, goes on tour with Elvis (who gets Cash hooked on amphetamines) and meets June Carter (Reese Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon portray the first family ol country music in "Walk the Line." Witherspoon). Cash adores June, but circum­ stances (like her already being married and his becoming an alcoholic and junkie) keep getting in their way. The romantic angle of the film could’ve been so much more if there had been more chemistry between the two actors. 1 went intc this film prepared not to like Witherspoon*! performance, but she does such a spectaculai job. you can’t help but fall in love with her. “Walk the Line” is an almost good/almost bad movie. Its title sums up the film perfect­ ly When the performances are right on. the film shines, but the flashbacks arc so brief and episodic that often the movie feels more like an E! True Hollywood Story with a budg­ et rather than a dramatic, polished motion picture. If you’re a fan of Cash. 1 think you’ll be disappointed. But the casual filmgoer could sec it at a matinee and not feel cheated. GRADE: C © 2005 King Features Synd.. Inc. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 15. 2005 - Page 17 Stars BORN THIS WEEK: Your personal warmth helps you make friendships, and your sense of fair play helps you keep them. ARIES (March 21 to April >9) Although Mflj^^taking advice isn’t always easy for the headstrong Sheep, you might want to consider what , someone you respect says about an upcoming decision. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A new offer is tempting, but don t 1 be bullied into a quick deci* ^sion. Rely on your keen Bovine business sense to alert you to anything that might be questionable. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) .*4^7) Private and professional matyters compete for your attention. j\ £b/\Be honest in your assessment \ \of which should get more of it, ■F tZ S^an0 for h°w long. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) seemingly endless list of ’ J must-do tasks is best hand,cd by tackling them one by ^WsMfSone. and taking energy- fyYl UlS '•restoring timeouts between ’ <each job. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your Gemini Twin nature rallies to help you deal with this week’s hectic schedules, both in your personal and professional lives. One caution: Watch your diet. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to . ^December 21) A vexing relaionship seems destined to \ ^^^^deteriorate no matter what each CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Avoid rushing to make up for time lost on a stalled workplace CAPRICORN (December 22 to January Zf* 19) Reach out to ease any tencaused by home or ^ration. Bcst ,o sct UP a schedule and pace your- Welcome the help of colleagues. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Despite those glittering holiday distrac­ tions you love so well, be [sure to keep your feline [senses set on high to alert [you to anything that might side tnes to do. A third party's advice just might prove help- Z XZfui. workplace pressures before |||||l^^they threaten the relationshipF Wbuilding progress you’ve made. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) dk You often go out of your way ho show kindness to others. 'So, don’t be surprised if lother people want to do \ something nice for you this by Hal Kaufman STEPPED-OFF ENOS ARE ON THE LOOSE YOU are invited to be up the loose ENOS at the progreservety longer stepped-on words at left. Words are to be completed in accord with the folowing definition*: ।require fast action. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) -Ttta Making an effort to *vrestore fraying relation-' ships proves to be more successful than you dared gkkjfl^lhope. The holidays also f PISCES (February 19 to March 20) People in your life respect your t J^Piscean wisdom, so don’t hesitate to speak up about a w matter that you feel isn’t * being handled quite the way it should be. bring new friends into your ^^^^life. © 2005 King Features Synd. Inc. 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Copies conveniently available on newsstands throughout the Barry County area. • Bermuda has more golf couises per square mile than any country in the world. • In an innovative — though not particu­ larly ethical — attempt to earn some extra income, a Chinese peasant fanner decided that he would roll large rocks onto a nearby road. The aim of his scheme was to charge motorists to repair the cars that would be damaged by hitting the rocks. Unfortunately, five people were killed in an accident caused by the rocks. The peasant was charged with murder, found guilty and sentenced to death as a result. • The word “giraffe” comes from an Arabic word meaning “one that walks quickly." • Much research has been done on death and dying; one of the results of this research is that we now have some idea of when a dying person’s senses stop functioning. Sight is said to be the first one to go, followed by taste, then smell, then touch. People can usually hear right up until the very end. 1 wonder, though: How did researchers determine the order? • Keep this in mind the next time you're heading to poker night with your buddies: The periodical Gambler's Digest once report­ ed that there is more cheating in private, friendly games than in all other gambling games put together. • "She's the kind who can marry anyone she pleases. Too bad she doesn't please any­ one." It's still not known who made that state­ ment. Or — perhap., more importantly — about whom. • The number-cn. nchers at General Motors say that it costs between $3 billion and $9 bil­ lion to conduct the research and development necessary to design a new vehicle. And that's before the costs of producing the vehicle for the masses are figured in. Thought for the Day: "Baloney is flattery so thick it cannot be true; blarney is flatten' so thin we like it." — Fulton Sheen © 2005 King Features Synd., Inc. 1 walked abroad in a snowy day; I asked the soft snow with tne to play... WILLIAM BLAKE ■ 2005 by King Features Syndicate, inc. World rights reserved �Page 18 — Thursday. December 15. 20C5 - The Hastings Banner Dutch Barns recreate the many scenes of Bethlehem Shaunna and Neddie Schwartz bring George the horse Bethlehem for the program. (Photo by Helen Mudry) The family of shepherds looks over one stray sheep from their flock. (Photo by Helen Mudry) Mary and Joseph proudly show of their blessed new bom son. They call him Jesus. (Photo by Helen Mudry) SPORTING COLORS The visitors are welcomed to Bethlehem and directed to the court house where they can register for the Roman Census. (Photo by Helen Mudry ) For the NASCAR fan on your list Men’s, Women's & Youth Tees and Tops Driver Uniform Jackets, Fleece and Caps 50% OFF 25% OFF NEW LOCATION 214 N. Jefferson St.« Downtown Hastings 269-945-4551 Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. • Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sunday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE i Jim Stutter from the Mennorpte Church plays the part of the priest at the synagogue. (Photo by Helen Mudry) The inn keeper has to turn visitors away. He sadly apologizes and says there is no more room. (Photo by Helen Mudry) music our ears TK grapplers win Lehman Memorial 21 months 4.35% APY* Open a CD or other new account and receive a Christmas CD while supplies last. $10,000 minimum deposit 13 months $500 minimum deposit Member I I )K Hastings • Lake Odessa (269)945-9561 (616)374-8849 The Thomapple Kellogg varsity wrestling team won the Jeff Lehman Memorial Tournament Saturday, and they did it with their depth. The Trojans only had three flight champions compared to Fruitport’s five, but TK had four wrestlers finish second and finished with 205 points to Fruitport’s 176. Holland was third with 175 points followed by Shelby 149. Maple Valley 78. Grandville *B’ 69. Thomapple Kellogg *B’ 60. and Portland 50. The Trojans’ two champions on the day were Justin Lewis at 125 pounds. Mike Munjoy at 275. and Kyle Dalton at 112. Lewis and Dalton both won by pin in the championship match. Lewis put Holland’s Carlos Gomez on his back in 3:59. and Dalton took down Holland's Ruben Silvas in 42 seconds. Munjoy topped Holland's Marc Fackler 7-3 in the heavyweight championship bout. Runner up finishes went to the Trojans’ Scott Brown (145). Bill Bird (152). Travis Young (171), and Derrick Brock (215). The Trojans went 1-1 in a pair of duals last Thursday night at Rockford, topping Portage Central 60-21 but falling to the powerful hosts from Rockford 49-19. The Trojans are now off until hosting the TK Duals Thursday. Dec. 22. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 15. 2005 - Page 19 Trojans swimmers start year with two victories by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Thomapple Kellogg varsity boys’ swimming and diving team improved to 2-0 with a 128-26 victory over Ottawa Hills in the Hastings Community Education and Recreation Centc’ pool Tuesday night. The Trojans don’t have any delusions of grandeur just yet. as in between the two dual meet victories the Trojans took on some of the area’s top competition at the Grand Rapids Community College Raider Invitational where they finished 12th out of 12 teams, but head coach Tyler Bullema is happy with the way things are progressing so far this season. “I was happy with the effort. Thev're doing quite well. They’ve got great camaraderie as a team and they’ve got a great work ethic." said Bultema. The Trojans won every event except the diving in their battle with the Bengals Tuesday, but their top diver Kelcey Edwards didn’t compete. In many of the remaining events, the Bengals just didn’t have enough bodies to keep up with the Trojans. Tom Peck and Joey Pascucci led the Trojans to four victories in each of the our events they competed in. They teamed up with Eric Buchanan and Derek Thurman to win the 400-yard freestyle relay in 4 minutes 28 seconds. Pascucci also won the 200 individual med­ ley in 2:44.33 and the 100 butterfly in 1:16.58. Individually. Peck won the 50 freestyle in 25.92 seconds and the 500 freestyle in 6:47.4. TK-Hastings’ 200-medley relay team of Peck. Brandon Roberts, Derrick Miller, and Scan McConnon got the night started by win­ ning the 200 medley relay in 2:13.89. That was followed up by Josiah Jenkins winning the 200-yard freestyle in 2:37.07. Jenkins was also the 100 backstroke champ in 1:19. Pascucci teamed with McConnon, Edwards, and Thurman to win the 200 freestyle relay in 1:51.2. Roberts won the 100 breaststroke in 1:25.6. The competition was tough, but that didn't mean it wasn’t a good day for the Trojans at the Raider Invite. TK-Hastings’ highlight of the day was Thurman's third place finish in the 50-meter backstroke. He finished the race In 38.3 seconds. All events at the Raider invitational were swam in meters, although high school races are typically measured in yards. TK had five tenth place finishes on the day by McConnon. Thurman, Pascucci. and Edwards in the 200-meter reia) (2:25.3). Pascucci in the 100 individual medley (1:19.9), Roberts. Buchanan. McConnon. and Thurman in the 200 breaststroke relay (3:04.76). McConnon. Peck. Tim Stanton, and Jenkin* in the 200 backstroke relay (2:41.2), and Pascucci. Peck. Thurman, and Edwards in the 200 free relay (203.00). "Ail in all I think they swam well and com­ peted. They got to watch some good swim­ mers and see what it's like." said Bultema. "They could see how they did their turns, how they come off the wall, they got to watch their strokes and see how they kick the whole length of the pool not just when its time to tum and finish." The Trojans’ first victory of the season came Thursday. Dec 8. in the CERC pool Tbe Trojans topped Grand Rapids Union 99­ 72. Pascucci and Edwards both set neu team records on the opening night. Pascucci set a new 200 individual medley record with his second place time of 2:40.3. Edwards set a new team record in the diving competition with his first place score of 162.5. The Trojans are now off until Jan. 5 when they host Grand Rapids Creston. Tom Peck helped the Trojans to victory in the 200-yard medley relay Tuesday night with his performance on the backstroke leg of the event. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Trojans' Joe/ Pascucci cruises along in the 200-yard individual medley Tues-Jay night during the Thomapple KelloggHastings boys' swi/nming and diving team's victory ove. Ottawa Hills. The Trojans are, now 2-0 with the victory. (Photo by Brett Bremer) . J k .. y * •x Trojan leadership looks great at O-K Gold’s outset It has only been two games and one victory, but hopefully this is one coaching hire that everyone can live with. I was pretty impressed with coach Lance Laker and his Trojans Tuesday night when they came to Hastings. The Saxons didn’t play a bad game, as the Trojans took a 58-54 win. but Thomapple Kellogg just played a little bit better. The only decision I wasn't sure about was Laker calling Hastings the favorites to challenge South Christian in the O-K Gold Conference this season. The Saxons do have a lot of players back, and a lot of them worked their butts off in the offseason, but I don't know if anybody should be calling anybody the favorites in the O-K Gold this season (well except for South Christian). As of two games, it looks like everyone is pretty even handed. I haven’t seen a lot of Ws and O’s stuff yet. I was never left shaking my head at any­ thing Laker did. The Trojans didn't try to sit on the lead once they got it in the fourth quarter, and didn't stop getting the ball to junior guard Ryan Sisson and *aying go. If Sisson keeps pumping in 30 points the Trojans will probably be the favorites to challenge South Christian. Especially if TK’s juniors and sophomores keep growing (in terms of maturity - 6-9 sophomore center Ian Sisson has probably done plenty of grow­ ing for now). This fall Trojan senior guard Gar Allison warned me to look out for the Trojans. He knew that his team was losing a Division 1 college athlete and another pair to a lower level college squad, but still had a good feeling. I can’t put my finger on it yet, but Laker just seems to be a great fit for this group of kids. Maybe it’s the luck of the draw, or maybe he’s made himself fit with them, or maybe its just the familiarity of his time as a varsity assistant and junior varsity coach under Kurt Holzhuetcr. There has to be something said for that kind of seamless transi­ tion. Laker has some help too. I was very impressed by the Trojan seniors. Brad Mead and Scott Coleman battled for the Saxons, and JJ. Quick hit some big shots, but 1 was standing at the same end of the floor as the Trojan bench so I got to pay a little more attention to them and their new head coach. Jason Blain. Isaac Thaler, and Allison have grown into their roles as senior leaders very well. . , At one point in the first half the Trojans’ 6-9 sophomore center Ian Sisson caught the ball in the post and as he turned to decide what to do with it. brought the ball down to his waist. The Saxons pounced and forced a jump ball. Laker was discussing things with one of his guards who was near the top of the key, and it was Allison who jumped up and got Ian’s attention and motioned for him to keep the ball up high when he gets it down there. Maybe not Friday night, and maybe not in January, but possibly by the district tour­ nament lan will be in that same situation again. With Laker. Allison. Thaler, and Blain in his ear for the whole season, maybe he keeps the ball a couple inches above his 6-9 frame and turns and puts it in the hole. I hope Hastings wins the rest of the games they play in the conference, and Thomapple Kellogg docs too. One thing is for sure, one of them will lose one more game. They meet again in Middleville Jan. 27. I would say that I hope that game is as good as the one Tuesday night was. but I won’t. I hope that one’s better because both of these reams should be much better by then. That's what makes crossing an icy county in the dark at dinner time worthwhile. Steve Case (top) is one of three wrestlers still undefeated for the Saxon varsity wrestling team this winter. The others are R.J. Morgan and Rusty Burgdorf. They will put their perfect records on the line this Saturday when the Saxons head to the Coldwater Invitational. (File photo) Hastings wrestlers won two varsity tournaments Saturday The Hastings wrestling squads had a terrif­ ic day Saturday, winning two different tour­ naments. The Saxon varsity team took first place at the Wyoming Park Tournament, while the varsity ‘B’ team took first place at Olivet. The Saxon varsity outdistanced second place Kenowa Hills by nearly 100 points at Wyoming Park, as 13 of the Saxons' 14 wrestlers earned medals. "We won two varsity tournaments in the same weekend, so we have no complaints." said Saxon head coach Mike Goggins. "Our teams are wrestling very well for early in the season. RJ. Morgan (112). Jeremy Redman (125). Rusty Burgdorf (130). and Steve Case (152) all won their weight classes. Case. Morgan, and Burgdorf arc still undefeated on the sea­ son. Second place finishes for the Saxons went to Tim Bowerman at 135 pounds and Jackson Hoke at 189. Matt Watson (103), Alex Lowell (119). Brandon Black (140), Lee Selby (145). and Kyle Quada (171) each finished third, while Ashtin King (160) and Mike Morehouse (275) earned fourth place medals. Goggins said that Hoke and Watson wres­ tled especially well, with Hoke topping the second and third seeded wrestlers at his weight class just to reach the finals of the 11- team tournament. The Saxon ‘B’ team was first out of eight teams at Olivet. Alec Wilcox (119) and Jon Rogers (145) both earned first place finishes, while Ricky Mathis (135) and Matt Donnini (160) placed second. Loren Smith (103). Jeremy Rogers (112). Tom McKinney (140). Sy Overmycr (152). Scott White (189). and Travis Trudgcon (275) all placed third, and Ryan Bosma (130) and Jamie Love (215) placed fourth. Tbe Saxon varsity wrestled Maple Valley Wednesday night and will be at the Coldwater Invitational this Saturday. �Page 20 - Thursday. December 15. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Sisson’s 30 points shoot Trojans past the Saxons by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thomapple Kellogg head coach Lance Laker probably wasn’t the first person to compare his junior guard Ryan Sisson to for­ mer Trojan and now Central Michigan University freshman Jon Yeazel. If Sisson keeps playing like he did Tuesday night. Laker certainly won’t be the last. Sisson poured in 30 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter, as the Trojans ouencd up the O-K Gold Conference season with a 58­ 54 victory al Hastings. "He’s a really good kid." Laker said of Sisson. "Jon (Yeazel) was probably more ath­ letic. (Ryan) just has this kind of shimmy­ shake about him. and he’s so long. I think he creates a lot of match-up problems for a lot of teams." The 6-2 Sisson’s shimmy-shake was never more evident than with just over two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter and his Trojans-clinging to a three-point lead. He beat his defender on the left wing, hesitated on the baseline to lose Saxon 6-6 junior forward Bryan Skedgell. then laid the ball in over Hastings’ 6-5 senior center Steven Bolo. The Saxons also had a lot of trouble han­ dling Sisson on inbound plays from the side of the court in the offensive end. TK would set up a wall of screens along the near edged of the lane, and Sisson took the ball at the top of the key and sprinted down the lane to his left time and again. "(Hastings) started finally try ing to deny it to him.” said Laker. "I thought about doing something different in that last time-out. thinking (Hastings) would make some changes, but then decided against it. They didn’t change anything and that was a big bas­ ket (Sisson) scored for us right there." TK held an eight point lead in the second quarter. 15-7, but Saxon guards Bryce Stanhope and Brad Mead triggered the Saxons’ comeback. Hastings pulled ahead 22­ 18 at the half. TK didn’t lead again until midway through the fourth quarter. Trojan senior Jason Blain took the ball away from the Saxons hurried it ahead to Sisson who went in for a lay-up to cut the Saxon lead to 44-43. Blain started the offense quickly again for the Trojans’ on their next possession, racing the ball up to senior guard Gar Allison who pulled up along the baseline and sent a shot jumper through the net. “I think the difference this year is that we’re not as skilled as we’ve been. We have a team with a lot of leadership, and the seniors have really bought into that. We can win by communing, and with team play rather, than having one or two top scorers." TK led the rest of the way. despite the best efforts of Skedgell and Saxon senior guard J.J. Quick. Quick hit two three’s in the final minute and Skedgell completed a three-point play the o’d fashioned way to keep their team on the Trojans heels after the lead swelled to as many as six points. Skedgell paced the Saxons with 16 points on the night. Quick finished with ten points before fouling out late. Stanhope added 11 points for Hastings and Mead eight. The Trojans were 8-of-9 from the free throw line in the final minute to hold the lead, including 5-of-6 from Sisson. Senior center Isaac Thaler, the Trojans' only returning starter, also hit two free throws in the final minute. Thaler and Allison both tossed in seven points for TK and Blain added six. The 1-1 Saxons will try and ge: things turned back around When they host alumni night Saturday, when they take on the Holland Christian Maroons. “This is a big win." said Laker. “I think Hastings is one of the league favorites. A lot of people picked them. Hastings is probably the one team everybody thinks of when they think about who can challenge (defending league champion) South Christian." The 1-1 Trojans will play their home open­ er Friday night against Byron Center. "Hastings is so well coached, so rugged, tough and disciplined." said Laker. “Byron Center is a lot different. They have a lot of new guys." The Trojans had a few solid runs in them, but it wasn’t enough to catch Grandville after the Bulldogs* went on a 9-0 run of their own in the middle of the first half and held on for a 64-52 win in the season opener last Friday. Grandville led by one entering the second quarter, but pushed that lead to six at the half with help from a buzz.er beater by senior gu^rd David Thompson Thompson scored 24 points for Grandville and the Trojans didn’t have an answer for the Bulldog star. Thaler was a force inside for the Trojans. He led his team with 16 points, including an 8-of-l2 night from the free throw line. Sisson added 13 points for the Trojans, while senior gtfards Allison and Blain had nine each. All nine of Allison's points came on three-point baskets. Hastings’ junior guard Bryce Stanhope drives along the left baseline for two of his 11 points in Tuesday night’s home loss to Thomapple Kellogg. 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(Photo by Brett Bren .at ) Olivio Tournament opens J.V. wrestling season at Lakewood by Helen Mudry Staff Writer More than 300 junior varsity wrestlers from 20 area schools look part in the Danny Olivio Invitational tournament at Lakewood High School Saturday. Dec. 3. The tournament is named after the 1974 Lakewood High School graduate who died in a hit-and-run car accident 19 years ago at age 25. Olivio was a state finalist as a Lakewood wrestler. The annual tournament is timed to start the Michigan High School Athletic Association wrestling season. There were 29 weight classes at this colle­ giate-style tournament and the gym was packed with cheering fans and family mem­ bers. The gym floor was covered with mats and spectators could watch more than one match at a time. Lakewood wrestlers placed individually in several weight categories. Matt Haskins placed fourth in the 103 pound B class; Cody Cruttenden fourth in the 112 weight class; Alex Knop fourth at 119; Tallyn Alexander second at 125; Josh Waldron second at 140; Josh Pelham second in the 171 weight class; Chris Jackson third at 189; Kurtis Powell sec­ ond in the 215 class and Chris Hunt first at 275. Thomapple Kellogg had three top four placers. DJ. Torres won at 119. Chris Westra was third at 171. and Cody Clinton fourth at 189. Hastings' 12 wrestlers who placed in the top four in their weight class were listed in last week’s Hastings wrestling story in the Banner. , Each school claimed a table in the cafeteria and had all manner of food, some healthy and some questionable, to keep the- wrestlers well fueled. A computer has taken over the manual task of keeping track of the winners in each class. The charts were posted on the wall by the gym so the young wrestlers and their parents could sec where they were ranking. 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The Lions battled back into the ball game by limiting Olivet to just nine poin s in tbe third quarter, while scoring 13 of then own. “We changed our defense up a little bit We went to kind of a 3-2 zone and kind of matched up out of it a little bit," said Jones. The defense created a few turnovers and helped myall the jJjf4 within getting dis­ tance. Arcom Lamphere s offensehelpcd the Lions out too. He led all scorers with 20 points. Jason Fox led Olivet with 18 points, while Britton added 12 and Bramer 11 points in lim­ ited action. It was the 30th consecutive victo­ ry for the Eagles. Lamphere was the only double digit scorer for Maple Valley, but ErWWestendorp added nine points. Root eighth Bursley seven, Jon Hester six, and Adam Gonser and TJ. Bentley five each. * | . i % What hurt the Lions much of the ni$ MX^e nut shooing MW ball. Maple connected on just u-of-19 frc£ attempts, and 22-of-60 shots from the The Lions hope they - - rust as they prepare to fl Friday night io another Saxon spikers adjust to top Hastings varsity girls’ volleyball coach Gina McMahon told her players not to take Delton and new head coach Jack Maggclson lightly. The Saxons didn't heed her advice early in the match, but pulled out a three games to one victory over the Panthers in Delton Monday night. “Delton always gives us a hard time and wc needed to play wed in order to win." said McMahon. “We started off again being nerv­ ous, anxious, not grounded." Delton Kellogg took the first game 25-18, then the Saxons came back to win the next three 25-18, 25-23. and 26-24. “As time went on. we played very hard and very tough," said McMahon. “There were some very long volleys and the players stuck with it until the very end." Jamie VanBoven had 11 kills and four blocks for the Saxons. Brandi Sutfin led the team with six aces, and setter Nicole Cordray had 18 assists. The Saxons had a tough time stopping Delton's hitter on the left side, Katec Hogoboom, until making the decision to move middle hitter VanBoven over to help out. “We really struggle with blocking," said McMahon. “As time went on, we started picking up their tips and being scrappy on defense." For the most part. McMahon was happy with how the offense worked. She thought Jodi Jolley and VanBoven hit hard at the net, the service was solid at 90-percent, and Cordray's second day as a varsity setter was better than her first. “We started getting tired again, in our fourth game,” said McMahon. “Therefore, the passing was not where it should have been. But. they hung tough and finished on a good note, winning the match. The match lasted about one hour and 30 minutes, so they SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at vsww.hasskl2.org Thursday. 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Ml 49058 (269)948-8001 • Fax (269) 948-4330 24 Hour Good Neighbor Service* L'ke a qoort neighbor Stale Farm then- Time and dales subject to change HASTINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS Contact Laura 94X0506 to Sponsor the Sports Schedule 0W47.K overtime thriller Dec. 7. The young Saxons converted on 7-of-8 frcc-throws in thv overtime session to secure the win. Grant Heide led Hastings in scoring with eight points Josh Concn. Scan McKeough. and Kevin Maurer scored four points apiece, and Micah Huvcr scored three by hitti;.;’ a big three-pointer in the fourth quarter McKeough and Maurer led the team with tvn rebound each. The seventh grade Saxons lost to Middleville on Monday night. Jared Bosnia. Alex Randall and Will Sprague led Hastings in scoring with four points a piece. McKeough. Maurer and Alex Randall each pulled down eight rebounds. Brian Baum and Concn led the Saxons’ defensive effort with three steals each. Maple Valley volleyball opens with consolation win at Bath Maple Valley center Josh Bursley drives around an Olivet defender in the second half of Tuesday night's season opener at MVHS. The defending Class C state cham­ pions pulled off a two-point win over the Lions. (Photo by Petry Hardin) senior guard Adam Lamphere fire up a free throw in the He was a and led all by Perry Saxon Sports Shorts 8th Grand Boys’ Basketball The Hastings eighth grade basketball team lost on a last second bank-shot three-pointer to Duncan Lake 26-24 Dec. 7. Riley Mciean and Zach Passmore led the Saxons with siy. points each. Troy Dailey and Mike Purchase had four each. Ryan Pennington and Jason Heinrich added two each. The Saxons lost to Middleville 37-26 Dec. 12. Purchase led the way for Hastings with nine points and Matt Cathcart added seven. Dailey and PJ Mead both hit three-pointers and had five and three points, respectively. Zach Passmore and Riley Me lean also scored for Hastings. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Olivet’s Cam Bramer and Geoff Britton each went to tbe free throw line once in the final four seconds, and each hit one free throw, to propel the defending Class C state champions to a 62-60 win at Maple Valley Tuesday night. Bramer hit the front end of a one-and-one with four seconds left after what Maple Valley head coach Keith Jones called "a close call”. Britton ripped down the miss on the second shot and the Lions were forced to foul him with 1.2 seconds left. That didn’t leave the Lions enough time to get of a good chance to tie or take the win. The Eagles are now 2-0. while Maple Valley isO-1. ‘’That was our first game." said Jones. “It felt like wc had been practicing forever. It felt good to get out on the court. It would have been nice to have a warm-up game before Olivet though.” Maple Valley was right behind the Eagles all night long. The two teams were tied 14-14 heading into the second quarter, but Maple Valley senior Center Josh Bursley had to head to the bench after picking up his third foul early in the period. With Bursley on the bench much of the quarter, the Eagles outscored the Lions 23-15 A A A played for a long time. We will learn from Saturday and Monday and move on.” Saturday, the Saxons finished with a 2-2 record at the Otsego Invitational. “We started the day off poorly." said McMahon. “We were not able to pass the ball, therefore we could not set up our hitters. The players were nervous, uptight and anxious. We had a few line-up errors due to libero position. However, we were able to settle down and start playing Hastings volleyball, but it was way too late against Otsego." The host Bulldogs topped the Saxons 25-9, 25-12 in the season opening match. “Otsego is a very strong team, better then us. but we beat ourselves. We pulled together after that first match and came back to win the next two matches," said McMahon. “All of our skills improved, we served better, we were scrappier, better passing, better sets." With that improved play the Saxons defeat­ ed North Adams 25-19. 25-20, then Edwardsburg 15-25, 25-17,25-10 to take sec­ ond in their pool and went up against the top team from the other pool. Marshall. Marshall took a 25-11. 25-11 victory over the Saxons. “Watching Marshall play earlier in the day. I had no doubts that we could beat them." said McMahon. “However, the players started off slow, missed serves and went back to poor passing. We let way too many balls drop on serve receive. My players looked slower and were tired. We were not at our best against Marshall, so we lost." “We lost the team concept when we started losing," she added. Hastings will look to play better as a team when they head to Wyoming Park on Saturday. Thomapple Kellogg will also be at Wyoming Park Saturday. The Trojans were a part of the Otsego Invitational last week too. The Thomapple Kellogg varsity volleyball team went 0-3 at Otsego. “I saw a lot of things that we need to work on." said TK head coach Jamie Nelson. It was a lack of consistency serving the ball that really plagued the Trojans. "Wc lost some close ones that we should have won. but we missed too many serves." said Nelson. TK fell to Marshall 26-28. 25-16. 15-5. to Hart 25-22. 20-25. 15-13. and to Berrien Springs 25-20. 25-16. Senior middle blocker Erica Peschel led the Trojans with 16 kills and six blocks. Jessica Flaska had 40 digs for the Trojans. Jayne Kenmcott 33 assists, and Rebekah Raymond had five service aces. After three splits in pool play, the Maple Valley varsity girls’ volleyball team took the consolation championship at Saturday 's Bath Invitational. In pool play, the Lions split with Lansing Christian. Durand, and Laingsburg to earn a 3-3 record and third place in the pool. While Lansing Christian and Durand eventually advanced to the championship game, the Lions and Laingsburg moved into the conso­ lation bracket where they would meet again in the final. In the second meeting, the Lions earned a 25-21, 25-20 victory. It was a good start to the season for a young team that has two seniors, three juniors and three sophomores. Their Lady Lions’ first opponent in the consolation rounds was Ovid-Elsie, and the Lions were able to advance to the finals with a 25-9.25-10 victory. Maple Valley is now 2-0-3 on the season. The Lions were led by senior captain Allison Oleson who had 37 kills in 75 attempts with only eight errors for a .390 hit­ ting percentage. She also tied for the lead in serving aces with 12. "Allison’s serve receive demonstrated to the younger players the work ethic it will take to make them a competitive team," said firstycar Lion head coach Bill Brenton. Junior floor captain Alaina Mater moved into the setting position this season and lead the Lions with a serving percentage of 99% with 73-for-74 serving and tying Allison Oleson with 12 aces. Alaina delivered 207 sets to her teammates which resulted in 59 assists with only 3 errors. She also helped to develop a strong block with the two junior middles Rebecca Kent and Jessica Winegar. Kent had nine blocks for kills and was sec­ ond on the team with a serving percentage of 98-perccnt on 43-of-44 serves. Winegar led the Lions in blocking with 22 kills. Brenton also liked what he saw from some of his youngsters on the day. Dani Christensen and Ashley Gonser. “Dani improved both offensively and defensively as the contest progressed. Ashley Gonser played utility or weak side position and coordinates with the setter, is a versatile athlete that has a strong block, sets well, and plays strong defense,” he said. The Lady Lions move on to the Corunna Tournament this Saturday. Lansing Catholic tops Vikes in CAAC-3 season opener Lansing Catholic got its revenge. In the first meeting between the Cougars and Lakewood Vikings since last yew’s Viking victory in the regional semifinals X Rockford High School, Lansing Catholic opened the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 season with a 47-45 victory over the visiting Vikings. Lansing Catholic held a six point lead heading into the fourth quarter, and led by seven in the final minute before Lakewood rallied. “We played much better defense for four quarters tonight." said Lakewood head coach Mark Farrell. "We did every thing we need to do in those last seconds. The shot didn’t fall tonighT.” The Cougars were hurt by their 14-of-29 performance at the free throw line, especially with a couple of misses late in the game, but made up for some of that with five three pointers in the game including three by lead­ ing scorer Max Grover who finished with 13 points. Lakewood shot only five free throws the whole night, hitting two of them. Kyle Rowlaod hit one, and led Lakewood with 18 points five assists three steals and ten rebounds. Michael Barbour hit the other Lakewood free throw and added H points. Dan Desgranges added eight points and eight rebounds for the Vikings a»yi Christopher Morton ten for the Cougars. “We are improving as a team and must con­ tinue in that direction," said Farrell. Lakewood is 0-2 and will be at Haslett this Friday. RADIO SPORTS Friday, December 14 • 7 pjn. • WBCH-FM................................................................. MSLVCIesetand Slate Friday. December 14 • 10 pjn. • WBCH-FM............................................................................ WML v» CSC Saturday, December 17 • 6:45 p.m. • WBCH-FM..................................... .Holland Christian ts Hastings Sunday, December 10 • 3 pjn. • WBCH-FM ....................................................MSVTlorida International Monday. December 19 • 7 pjn. • WBCH-FM..........................................................................Tom luo Show Tuesday, December 20 • 6:45 p.m. • WBCH-FM.............................................................Lakewood vs Ionia Tuesday. December 20 • *30 pjn. • WBCH-FM...................................................... WML'/Cotorado State Wednesday. December 21 * 7 p.m. > WBCH-FM ............................................. MSI 'Wisconsin Green Bay �Page 22 - Thursday December 15. 2005 The Hastings Banner Defaults doom Lion wrestlers at Delton Kellogg by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Maple Valley won 13 of the 22 matches it wrestled at the Delton Kellogg Quad Thursday night. Of those 13 victories. II came by fall. The problem for the Lions was that in two duals, there are 28 matches to wrestle. Spotting Delton Kellogg IX points and Marcellus 12 because of void? 1(13. 112 and 140 pounds, the Lions suffered two close losses. "We'll he good. if we ever get a full line-up." said Lion head coach Chris Ricketts between matches. His team had just suffered a 42-37 defeat al the hands of the hosts for tl»c evening from Delton Kellogg. They would then fall 42-36 to Marcellus. The Maple Valley light-middle weights did all they could to make up for the defaults surrounding them. Tyler Greenfield (119). Raven Scurlock (125). Jamie Corwin (130). and Tyler Corwin Delton Kellogg's Shaun Riegler is held down by Maple Valley’s Tory Roberts in the second penod of their 152-pound bout Thursday night. Roberts would go on to score a 13-12 decision in the match. (Photo by Brett Bremer) (135) all won both of their matches on tbe evening by pin. The Lions trailed Delton Kellogg 36-13 heading into Greenfield's match. By the time Tyler Corwin began letting the Panthers' Kirk Wolschlegcr off the mat. Valles had pulled in front 37-36. Delton's Dakota Healy won by default in the 140-pound bout to end the match with Delton in front by five. The Panthers' heavyweights got the job done for their team, with Chad Ramsey pinning Dusty Cowell in 41 seconds at 215 and Octavio Romero pinning Sam Thompson 23 seconds into the 275-pound match. "I’m not sure we dazzle you." said Delton Kellogg head coach Rob Hecthuis. "1 think we overwhelm you. We have a lot of bodies and they’re all solid, i think we have 14 above average wrestlers. I don’t think any of them have achieved greatness yet. but I hope that’s in their future." Delton did its share of pinning the Lions down. The closest thing the Panthers have to a dazzling wrestler. Brett Bissett. started the match for Delton at 145 pounds and promptly put Chad Rhoades on his back in the first period. Anthony Riley earned a first period pin for Delton too. putting Marcus Pearce on his back 1:52 into the 171-pound bout. Matt Loveland was the beneficiary of a default victory for Delton Kellogg at 112 pounds. Other winners for the Lions in the match were Tory Roberts, who earned an exciting 13-12 decision over Shaun Riegler at 152 pounds. Levi Andler who pinned Jordan Smith 2:51 into the 160-pound bout, and Keith Lackschcide who topped Jordan Stewart 14-3 in the 189-pound match. Delton scored seven pins to pile up 42 points and knock off Olivet 42-38 in the night cap. Shaun Riegler. Riley. Ramsey. Mark Loveland, Michael De Waters. Bissett, and Quinn DeBolt earned the pins for the Panthers. The Panthers went on to have a 3-2 day at their own DK Invitational Saturday. Delton had three medallists on the day. Bissett (140). Boyle (125) and Mark Loveland (103). Medals were given to any wrestler who won four matches. Delton earned a 54-27, win over Comstock, a 42-38 win over Mattawan, and a 53-28 victory over Gull Lake. The Panthers fell 48-25 to StevensvilleLakeshore and 44-30 to Bangor. Stevensville-Lakeshore took the tourna­ ment championship with a 5-0 record on the day. including a victory over Bangor. Hecthuis said he was pleased with his team's effort, and added that DeWaters. Wolschleger. DeBolt. Reigler. and Smith wrestled some of their best matches of the season despite being shut out of the medals. Delton Kellogg traveled to Decatur Wednesday night, and will be on the mad at Eau Claire this Saturday. 78. Grandville B 69. Middleville B ' 60. and Portland 50. Three Lion wrestlers reached Hight championship matches, with Greenfield earning the Lions' only title at 119 pounds w here he lopped Fruitport's Jake Tufts 6-4 Maple Valley Round-up After the string of pins by Greenfield. Scurlock. Jamie Corwin, and Tyler Corwin in the match against Marcellus at Delton Thursday, the Lions and Wildcats were tied 36-36 with two matches to go Both teams defaulted in the 140-pound match, and the Wildcat’s Jerry Primm pinned the Lions’ Chad Rhoades 1:28 into the 145pound match to end the evening. The voids at 103 and 112 helped the Wildcats to a 24 point lead in the early going, after Marcellus had earned pins at 215 and 275. The two teams traded pins for the first four matches, with Levi Andler winning for the Lions at 160 pounds and Keith Lackschcide at 189. The Lions finished fourth out of eight teams Saturday at the Jeff Lehman Memorial Tournament at Thomapple Kellogg High School. The host Trojans took the championship with 205 points. Fruitport was second with 176 followed by Shelby 149, Maple Valley Delton Kellogg 119-pounder Michael DeWaters fights to escape the grasp of Olivet's Ryan Neff in the first period dur­ ing last Thursday’s dual at Delton. (Photo by Brett Bremer) for the title. Andler (160) and Jamie Corwin (130) loth placed second for Valley. Corwin was topped 8-0 by Fruitport’s Kyle Ey in the championship match, and Andler was pinned by Holland’s Kyle Modad in 1:14. The Lions will host the Jesse Snow Invitational Saturday. Ww Year’s Eye at bay Ir ohiie NEW YEAR’S EVE PACKAGE INCLUDES: • Two Nights Accommodations • 2006 Festive Party Favors • Kodak Disposable camera • Private Guest Party with champagne a appetizers! View our website for details New Year’s Eve Dinner with Live *J*zz- musical Ehtcrtaihmchti Chef Selected menu offers your Choice of two: Lobster Thermidor Juniper Glazed Pheasant Grilled Blue Marlin Roasted Tenderloin *55 Inn (^RezUurant 11456 PER PERSON. Marsh Rd. SHELBYVILLE. Ml 49344 Available Seatings: 5:00, 7:00 & 9:00 PM 1-888-GUN-LAKE RistRVATioNS RtouiMD: (269) 672-S202 WWW.BAYPOINTEINN.COM The Panthers’ Brett Bissett (top) works on turning over Maple Valley's Chad Rhoades in their 145-pound bout to start the i.ight of wrestling at DKHS Thursday night. Bissett would earn a first-round pin to help Delton to a 42-37 victory in their dual with the Lions. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Paw Paw’s pressure puts DK’s Panthers in a big hole Keep Yom Swvile' “Bright for the. Holidays” Full Service Dentistry 269-948-2244 Gole Dental Group Teeth Do .More Than Chew Food by Brett Bremer Sports Editor After last Friday’s contest with Parchment was postponed because of bad weather, the Delton Kellogg varsity boys' basketball team spent a few days working on their press break in preparation for Tuesday's Kalamazoo Valley Association clash with Paw' Paw. They worked and they worked, but it didn't work. The Panthers had ten turnovers in the first three minutes, trailed by 14 at the half, and fell 62-43 i.i the end. Foul trouble hurt the Panthers as .sophomore guard Nick Blacken, the team's top ball handler, missed most of the second quarter on the bench. Chris Madill had a tough lime trying to lead the Panther press break, until head coach Mike Mohn moved him to ’.he second line in the press break and things began work­ ing much smoother in the second half. By then, it was too late for the Panthers to catch up. The Redskins held onto a 14- to 16-point lead for much of the night. At times in the second half the Panthers were able to battle back to within seven or eight points, but according to their coach at that point his players were so exhausted or relieved to hast the deficit back to a respectable margin that Paw Paw was able to quickly bump the lead back to double figures. “I saw glimmers of hope." said Mohn "1 saw things that were encouraging." Nick Archer had another good game for the Panthers, tossing in eight points and pulling down seven rebounds Madill also finished the night with eight points, and Mohn said he was happj to see the way he bounced back in the sec­ ond half. The Panthers played some of their best offensive basketball so far this season in the second half, putting in 16 points in the third quarter and 14 in the fourth. "Maybe a couple of light bulbs went on." said Mohn. Paw Paw was led by Matt and Alex Buskirk. Matt scored 14 points and pulled down ten rebounds. Alex added 12 points Paw Paw is now 2-1 and 24) in the KVA. Delton is 0-2 and 0-1 in the league. "What’s the old thing, losing builds character?" asked Mohn. "I'd just assume win some and build some character that way." The Panthers next chance at a win comes next Tuesday when they travel to Niks to face Brandywine High School That will be the Panthers final game before the home opener Jan. 3 against Plainwell. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-12-22.pdf c19685877e5a4103e4a8fc9d1934f1d8 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121S CHURCH ST ... Santa Claus is coming to town again Fires destroy garage and pole barn I - See Story on Page 3 The I I I l See Editorial on Page 5 u Hastings VOLUME 152, No. 51 ---- ------ ।--- —. Overtime thrillers for Saxon basketball See Story on Pages 22 .. ...-.... .... ...... ......... Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 DANNER Thursday. December 22. 2005 PRICE 50C New president on the job at Hastings Manufacturing by Jon Gambee Staff Writer Hastings Manufacturing is heading into the new year with a new president and CEO and a new commitment to its employees and cus­ tomers. "We will be upgrading our machinery and equipment to the tune of S2.5 million dollars over the next IS to 36 months." said Fred Cook, who came on board Dec. 14 to try to help the company regain its stature as one of the leading manufacturers in the automotive aftermarket industry. "Hasting Manufacturing has a wonderful name and high quality products." Cook said. "This is a long term investment by the Anderson Group. We arc making physical improvements to the plant and we plan to be customer focused in our efforts." Cook said he has solidified his commit­ ment to the company by relocating his fami­ ly to the area. He hits previously worked in First Friday topic Jan. 6isCAFOs The next First Friday program will take up the issue of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) at noon Jan. 6 si the Thomas Jefferson Hall, cor­ ner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Dennis Pennington, ag agent for Barry County from the Cooperative Extension Service, will do a Power Point presenta­ tion. Also on hand will be Gail Miller, legislative director of the Sierra Club, and Lynne Henning, a lifelong farmer and Sierra Club member. The First Friday series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, has been held on the tint Friday of every month since August 1989. Those attending may bring their own or purchase sandwiches at the hall. Tea and coffee will be provided by the Democrats The American Legion Post #45 of Hastings will be celebrating Christmas with a free dinner with all the trimmings at The Patriot restaurant from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Christmas Day. The public is mivited to attend at no cost, although donations are welcome. Legionnaires and hosts John and Shirley Neff invite all those who are unable to be with family ot friends on Christmas Day to come and share dinner and fellowship at Post 45. located at 2160 M-37 Highway in Hastings. Caledonia supt. hearing Jan. 12 Connecticut. Los Angeles and New York. His plan is to make himself available to employees and he has been encouraged by the enthusiasm and energy of the people who Fred Cook See PRES, page 3 Delton teachers , agree to pact with no raises by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer Delton Kellogg school teachers have done their part to help balance the district’s budget by ratifying a new contract Monday by a nar­ row majority, with 53 percent voting to accept the new terms. Under the new agreement, a pay freeze for the faculty will continue, something that already has been in place for the last three years. “We did our part and now we need the school board to do theirs and make some hard cuts." said Delton-Kellogg Education Association President Larry Etter. "They (a majority of the teachers) didn't like the idea See PACT, page 5 Luminaries set for Christinas Eve See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 J.D the dog visited Santa last Saturday at the Woodland Fire Bam to have his pic­ ture taken with the Jolly Old Elf. His owner, Karen Ltartn, dressed him appropriately for the occasion with a red scarf and candy cane antletc The photo session was part of a fund-raiser for the Hoort family to help with their finanoci burdens after the recent loss of their daughter. Betsy, from severe respiratory complications (Photo by Helen Mudry) Former Saxon star QB David Wilson dies of brain tumor Caledonia Board of Education President Dennis Atkinson has announced the board will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday. Jan. 12, for a due process hear­ ing to discuss the possible dismissal of Superintenent Wes VanDenburg. The meeting will be held at the Duncan Lake Middle School cafeteria. The investigation of VanDenburg has spread to other school systems where he previously was employed, most recently Belding. VanDenburg is accused of financial abuses of the school's credit card use and submitting nine inappropriate “guest checks" when original receipts were unavailable. During an internal audit, 15 petty cash checks; were listed with ques­ tionable reimbursements. The items in question equal approximately $700. The board, a special meeting Dec. 7, voted to place VanDenburg on paid administrative leave until further action. Once the board receives the results from the Kent County Sheriff's investigators, the board will decide his fate. Lakewood area residents once again will be making Christmas Eve a little brighter with luminaries. You can make a luminary from an old milk jug. Cut a semi-circular slit in the side, large enough to place your hand in the jug. AJd some sand for weight and nestle a candle in the sand. When the can­ dles are lit, the jugs can be placed to out­ line a sidewalk, drive or porch. Woodland traditionally has made Iran- Can he pull Santa’s sleigh? David Wilson (7), was regarded as more than a good quarterback in the fall of 2002 when he led the Hastings High School team to an O-K Gold Conference champi­ onship and playoff appearance. by Molly Benningfldd Staff Intern David Wilson led by example, whether it was on the field or off. impacting teammates, classmates and the entire community of Hastings with his positive attitude. Wilson. 23. who died Sunday morning of a brain tumor, perhaps was best known as the quarterback who led the Hastings High School team when it last went to the post-sea­ son playoffs. But he was always incredibly involved in the Saxon athletic programs. He was a three-sport athlete during all four years of high school, playing football, basketball and baseball. He excelled in all three because of his natural ability. But the most important thing Wilson brought to athletics, as well as to other areas of his life, was his ability to inspire anyone he encountered. Jeff Simpson, one of David’s coaches dur­ ing his years as a varsity football player and a close friend afterward, said he thinks he was made to be a leader. "There’s a reason that he went through it (his illness)." Simpson said. "It was to show others. He was far and above his time on this earth." Jeff Keller also knew David very well, through his time spent coaching (Keller was the varsity football head coach while David was quarfterbacking the team), teaching (Keller was an English teacher at HHS) and sharing his home with him. since Keller’s son. Joey, was a close friend. Keller said David had intrinsic characteris­ tics that made him such a good person. "He made you feel good." Keller said. “You would leave there feeling good, even though he was the one who was sick." Steve Hoke said he knew David mainly because he was the athletic director at the high school when David was in class, on the court and in the fields, but also because of David’s friendly nature. "He stuck out." Hoke said. "He had that kind of personality. He was warm, friendly and charming." The thing that most impressed Hoke was David’s ability to take his sickness and not be affected by it. “He was living life like he should be." Hoke said. "He lived life head-on." One thing that all three men said about David was his positive nature and ability to stay upbeat, something that he’s been his whole life. “I don’t think 1 ever heard a negative thing come from his mouth." Hoke said. “When things were down, he was always up." David had a passion for football, as well as basketball and baseball. After he graduated, he became a coach for his brother. Scott’s. ■He wu th* feu* definition d a Saxon. I don't think IS* mat ■ person that HHS meant more to than him. tt was so coot to see somebody who had fetal passion and commitment to .Msachoot." — Fonrnr coach Jeff Slmpaon football and baseball teams with the HYAA and SCYMB programs. He was recently an assistant coach for the high school football program. Wilson was one of only four people from throughout the United States who was select­ ed as a 2004 Tim Gullikson Spirit Award win­ ner by the Tim and Tom Gullikson Foundation. An annual accolade, the Spirit Award was created in 1998 to honor a brain tumor patient, caregiver, individual or corporation who gives hope to others by dealing with the illness with the same fighting spirit and posi­ tive attitude that tennis pro and coach Tim Gullikson exhibited in his battle. It is named after Tim Gullikson. a Foundation co­ founder. who died of brain tumors in 1996. The week Wilson was scheduled to gradu- See WILSON, page 21 �Page 2 — Thursday. December 22, 2005 — The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS Longtime Lake Odessa Council continued from front page naries a community event. Volunteers will start assembling Woodland luminaries at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22. in the Woodland fire barn. Those planning to attend are encour­ aged to bring a seasonal finger food treat to share. This will be a festive family time with Christmas music and Christmas treats There will be a party atmospl ere for the kids while their parents arc at wirk assem­ bling the 1 ights. There will be stories for the youngsters and Santa may even make an early appearance. Lighting the candles will begin at noon on Christmas Eve. Last year 2,000 luminaries lined the walks in the village. Christmas drama set for Dec. 25 "Christmas Through the Eyes of Joseph.” s original drama by the Rev. Steven L. Reid, will be presented at 11 a.m. Sunday. Dec. 25, at Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church. Written in 1983. Reid has performed the drama at churches, outdoor events, jails, bars and ocher locations. His portrayal shares Joseph's first hand report of Mary’s "problem pregnancy” and the events that followed. The drama con­ cludes with Joseph observing a modem day Christmas celebration. Then* is no admission charge for the drama, which will include other people in costume. Hickory Corners Wesleyan is located at 4390 W. Hickory Road. Hickory Comers. Distinguished alum nominees sought The Hastings High School Alumni Association Board is accepting nomina­ tions until March 15 for the 2006 Distinguished Alumnus Award. The award will be presented at the annuHigh School < contain biographical information and rea­ sons why the individual is being nominated. Reasons can include accomplishments, vocation, honors and awards received, community service, organization member­ ships, personal character and other helpful information. The nominee can be residing anywhere, not necessarily in Hastings, but must be a graduate of Hastings High School. The Alumni Board would like to contin­ ue to consider previously submitted nomi­ nations as well as new nominations. The Board is now asking anyone who has sub­ mitted nominations in the past to resubmit again with up-to-date information for tffC Board’s consideration. Alumnus of the year nomination letters should be sent to Jack Smith, president; Hastings High School Alumni Association. 128 West Green St., Hastings. Mich. 49058. Program Jan. 13 on Medicare ‘D’ Hastings City Bank and the Barry Community Foundation will present anoth­ er Medicare Prescription Plan D seminar al Hastings City Bank, in the Community Room, on Friday Jan. 13. Presentation times for the seminar will be at either 10 a.m. or 2 p.m.. Anyone who is interested in learning more about Medicare is welcome to attend. The presenters will be Cathy Courtney, the Medicare/Medicaid Assistance program coordinator, and local attorney Robert Longstreet Seating is limited to 80 people per ses­ sion, so RSVP to the Barry Community Foundation by calling (269) 945-0526. Progressive Dems will meet Jan. 11 The Progressive Democrats of West Micnigan will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Jan. 11, at the Thomapple Township Hall. 200 East Main St., Middleville. Robert Dwyer will speak to the group about election law and candidate recruit­ ment. All people interested in working to create public policies that support human rights, economic equality, and social and environ­ mental justice arc welcome. Blood drive set for next Monday A Red Cross blood drive is planned from noon to 5:45 p.m. Monday. Dec. 26. in the Page Building. Lake Odessa. Michigan residents can give at least three meaningful gifts this holiday season with­ out visiting malls, placing catalog orders or shopping on-line. By donating blood through the American Red Cross in the next few weeks, eligible blood donors can help save the lives of up to three people, and help offset the slump in blood collections that typically occurs around the holidays. Blood donations often drop 10 to 15 per­ cent between Thanksgiving and New Years when donors are busy with shopping, visit­ ing relatives or other holiday activities. The Great Lakes Region of the Red Cross needs to collect about 700 units of blood every week day to ensure ?. safe and ample blood supply for patients in 80 Michigan hospi­ tals. Blood donors must be al least 17 years of age. weigh at least 110 pounds, be ir gener­ ally good health and must mot have given blood within 56 days of the date of* the drive. Family workshop series next month The Child Abuse Prevention Council will present a family workshop series on four dates and at four locations in Barry County next month. Tlx; dates and locations are Jan. 9. Maple Valley High school; Jan. 16, Delton Kellogg High School; Jan. 23, Hastings High School; and Jan. 30 at the Thomapple Kellogg Learning Center. The series will feature topics and speak­ ers to addres many of the issues facing par­ enting in today's society and will be held in the four communities of Delton. Nashville, Middleville and Hastings. The topfc for January in all four locations is TV as a Tool.” The PBS television sta­ tion from Grand Valley Slate University is contributing its “Ready to Learn" program. Parents can learn how « combine books and television for learning. All families will leave the class with a book and handouts they can use at home. For more inforation and to register call Karen Jous ma at 948-3264. Nashville Strings party set Jan. 2 The Nashville Strings will have a New Year’s Day musical party at noon Monday. Jan. 2. Dinner will be at noon. Meat, beverage and table service will be provided. Those attending are asked to being a dish to pass. There will be a musical jam in the after­ noon. along with round and square dancing. four-legged’ drive under way again The second annual Christmas for Our 4­ legged Friends,” a holiday charity program, is again under way. The program is related to the ’Angel Tree.’ but for the animals at the county shelter. This is the second year for this pro­ gram. but the campaign is starting slowly, compared to last year. The program last year earned the shelter more than $300. but the growing number of senior citizens who need food for their pets (that is from the Humane Society), isn't get­ ting enough help this winter. And the ani­ mal shelter needs donations or even better. adoptions. More than l.(XX) animals were eutha­ nized this past year. The Humane Society asked for a special request of dry cat food without fish and canned dog or cat food. Tree locations are as follows: Critters Pets and Supplies. Mills Landing. Veterinarian Dr. Seidel's office. Tractor Supply Co. and the Railroad Street Feed Mill. member Jerry Engle resigns by Helen Mudry Stuff Writer The l-ake Odessa Village Council reluc­ tantly accepted the resignation of Trustee Jerry Engle Monday night. Engle, who has been on the Village Council almost continually since the 1970s. explained that though he still owns a home on Sixth Avenue, he has moved his residence to Wtxxlland Township. In his letter of resignation, he wrote. “I feel you’re in good hands with a very capable council and good employees with many excit­ ing things to come.” He mentioned some of the changes he has seen over the years in Lake Odessa, including the beach improvements, the changing rooms, the new library and the street improvements to Jordan Lake Avenue and M-50. The council is accepting applications from people who arc interested in filling his term which expires in October of 2007. Forward resumes to Karen Banks at the Page Building 839 Fourth Ave.. Lake Odessa MI 48840. In other business, the council: • Discussed the property tax implications of the Downtown Development Authority (DDA). Village Manager Mark Bender said this is not a “back door way to raise taxes. You will not see increases, they will be trans­ parent’’... with the DDA capturing increases when the property is sold or the State Equalized Valuation (SEV) increased. Bender said the DDA has no plans for buying proper­ ty or displacement. The recent public notice in the paper was a “boiler plate” announcement that had to be Snowy holiday means caution for motorists As the busy holiday travel season approaches during what is predicted to be one of the snowiest Decembers in recent memory , the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) reminds motoriss to drive safely and steer clear of snowplows. State Transportation Director Gloria J. Jeff says that M-DOT crews will be working day and night this winter, includ­ ing holiday s and wdbkrrMs. to clear snow and ice fromf9,7I6 miles of state roadways. M-DOT reminds motorists to: <k Always wear safety bells and be sure passengers are buckled up. < Be cautious of bridges which can be icy even when the approaching pavement is clear and dry. t Merge slowly since sudden movements can cause vehicles to slide. < Slow down when visibility is low or roads arc snowy or icy. <k Accelerate and brake slowly; avoid abrupt steering maneuvers. < Allow plenty of time to reach your des­ tination. Check the Michigan State Police Travel (MSP) Advisory at www.michigan.gov/roadconditions for reports on the condition of state roads and bridges or call the MSPTravel Hotline at 1-800-381-8477. Check M-DOTs lane closure report at www.michigan.gov/laieclosures. Leave ample space‘between your vehicle and the one ahead of you. Don't Crowd the plow; give snow plow drivers space to work. A fully loaded snow plow weighs between 20 and 40 tons, and cannot stop easily. Also remember that winter winds may cause snow to billow as roads are cleared. Jerry Engle accepts an award honoring his many years of service to Lake Odessa from Village President Karen Banks. printed. He said it will be several years for the DDA to have a sizable fond to do some of the planned projects. Trustee Patti Caudill said if there were any major changes down the road there would be bearings. Brian Wegener who is the consultant for the DDA showed graphs that illustrate the captured values and millage rates. There are currently 24 homes in the DDA district, some of which are being used as offices. “Il is the goal to have as few homes as pos­ sible in the DDA. but the area must be con­ tiguous.” said Bender. The DDA Board was introduced. Local businessman Mark Doane said the plan is happening at the perfect time and per­ fect spot “Money will not be wasted or spent in a frivolous manner. It is a shinning moment in time for you (the council). • Approved an ordinance for tax increment financing and development plan for the DDA. • Adopted an ordinance that would : .-quire annexation to the village for any wrier serv­ ice. Bender said Lake Odessa is in the extreme minority of cities, villages or munic­ ipalities that does not require annexation or PA 425 as a condition of water service. This matter was brought up at the request of a developer who wants to put in 118 residential complexes at M-50 and Tasker Road. • Adopted National Incident Managemei.’ System (NIMS) for dealing with any type of disaster. natural or terrorist related, when seeking funding reimbursements from federal or state agencies such as the Federal Emergency Management Authority (FEMA). • Authorized advertising the sale of five acres of village property on M-50 east of McDonald’s. There is a party interested in purchasing the land. It will be advertised for at least six weeks. • Authorized Bender to sign grant docu­ ments with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). making necessary commitments for local match, maintenance and authorizing action on behalf of the grant as required by the Transportation Enhancement Authority. • Amended the Lake Odessa Fire Department budget to take $16,000 out of reserves for the accounts $8,000 for salaries and wages. $ 1 .200 for gasoline, $800 for mis­ cellaneous and $6,000 for capital outlay. •Approved a bill of $1,914.61 for 100 tons of seasonal road salt. • Approved the dates for the 2006 village council meetings. They all will be on Mondays at 7 p.m. in the Page Building Jan. 9, Feb. 20. March 20. April 17. May 15. June 19. July 17. Aug. 21. Sept. 18. Oct 16. Nov. 20 and Dec. 18. The village offices will be closed January 2 for New Year’s Day. Jan. 16 for Martin Luther King Day. April 14 for Good Friday. May 29 for Memorial Day. July 4 for independence Day. Sept. 4 for Labor Day. Nov. 23 and 24 for Thanksgiving. Dec. 24 and 25 for Christmas and Dec 31. New Year’s Eve. • Learned Tom Pollock of the DPW is con­ cerned about the price of fuel and has planned some low fuel usage days, in which the DPW workers will take the opportunity to catch up on certain training programs and procedures. They also will take that time for some pre­ ventive maintenance on buildings and vehi­ cles. The DPW will be testing several new snow removal systems with a goal that the snow removal process does not put an extra burden on downtown businesses. The Deerfield crew has spent a week work­ ing on repairing picnic tables so they will be ready in the spring. • Was presented w ith the November police report and learned there were 83 complaints, six citations and three arrests. There were no Tczer deployments. There were 843 miles on the 2004 Chevrolet Impala and 1239 on the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. Bender said the village needs to consider a new policy for dealing with cars parked on the street after 2 a.m. becauw they interfere with snow removal. Ti^re is currently a $2 fine, but Bender said that is sot enough incen­ tive for some people to move their cars eff the streets. • Learned there were 29 totals calls last month to the fire department, including 17 EMS calls (10 in the village and seven in the township), nine fire rescue calls (six in the village and three in the township) and three mutual aid calls to Woodland and Clarksvile. The next Lake Odessa Village Council meeting will be al 7 p.m. Monday. Jan. 9. ii? the Page Building. Christinas break hours for Teen Center reported Dec. 22 — Free pool, ping pong, air hock­ ey and foosball. noon to 7 p.m.; Ping-pong tournament. 1 to 3 p.m.; Open gym. noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 23 — Free pool, ping pong, air hock­ ey and foosball. noon to 7 p.m.; Open gym. noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday . Dec. 24.25 and 26 — Teen Center is closed. Dec. 27 — Open swim. 11 a m. to 3 p.m.; Free pool, ping pong, air hockey and foos­ ball. noon to 7 p.m.; Open gym, noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 28 — Open swim. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free pool, ping pong, air hockey and foos­ ball. noon to 7 p.m.; Open gym. noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 29 — Open swim. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Pool tournament. 1 to 4 p.m.; Free pool, ping pong, air hockey and foos­ ball. noon to 7 p.m.; Open gym. noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 30 — Open swim a.m. to 3 p.m.; Free pool, ping pong, air hockey and foosball. mxin to 7 p.m.; Open gym. noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. Sunday and Monday. Dec. 31. Jan. 1 and Jan. 2 — Teen Center is closed. Dave Middleton (right) accepts an award from Thomapple Township Supervisor Don Boysen. Dave Middleton new TIES chief David Middleton of Yankee Springs, who had been serving as the interim chief of Thomapple Township Emergency Services, was named chief Monday. Dec. 12. at the Thomapple Township Board meeting. Middleton had been the acting chief fol­ lowing the resignation of Mark Marentette from the post earlier this year. Marentette resigned for health reasons, but controversy had also surrounded his postition. Middleton will continue to report to the three townships TI ES serves. Thomapple. Irving and Yankee Springs, on a monthly basis. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 22. 2005 - Page 3 TK High under Code Yellow’ alert as dogs visit classrooms This was the scene alter a fire destroyed a pole bam on Dowling Road last Monday. Garage, pole barn destroyed in separate fires on same day by Jon Gambee Staff Writer Two -»cparate fires Monday. Dec. 19, destroyed an area pole bam and a garage. Hastings Fire Chief Roger Cans said his department was summoned to a pole bam fire on East Dowling Road. Jeff Gorr Jr. owned the 60- by 60-foot bam with a 16X16 foot addition. Cans said the bam was engulfed in flames by the time the department arrived and was destroyed. Damage was estimated at $35,000 for the structure and $30.00 in contents. The bam contained three horses and several head of cattle. A neighbor who called in the fire used a bobcat to open the bam and all the livestock escaped unharmed. The cause of the fire is still unknown and Cans said that no one was home at the time of the fire. "The wind was blowing just enough and the bam is isolated with very few neighbors.” Cans said. “It was too far gone by the time we got the call." Caris said his department was assisted by the Johnstown and Nashville fire depart­ ments. The second fire was called in at 4:43 p.m. and involved a garage at 3452 Hammond Road. The 36- by 60-foot garage was owned by Paul Wells, who was not home at the time the fire started. Caris said the garage was val­ ued at approximately $25,000, but there has not been an estimate of the damage to the contents. There were several vehicles inside and two outside which sustained damage. The garage was was a total loss. The Hastings Fire Department was assisted by Freeport in fighting the fire over a period of nearly four hours. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer A "code yellow" was declared at Thomapple Kellogg High School in the mid­ dle of the first period last Tuesday morning. Dec. 13. This meant students were required to remain in their classrooms until dismissed to their second period classes. It was the first day that dogs from DK Investigations Security Services were at the high school building and parking areas to look for contraband materials Heather Block, a canine handler with DK Investigations Security Services, explained the procedure to students and staff during an assembly on Nov. 28. The dogs can "alert" authorities to alcohol, gunpowder and gunpowder residue, fire­ works and drugs, including illegal ones such as marijuana, cocaine and methamphetamine. The dogs also can detect both prescription and over the counter medications. The dogs can find alcohol, even mixed with a soft drink in a closed bottle wrapped in bubble wrap and hidden in a book bag. Students are allowed to have over the counter medications, but they must be in an original container. Students who take pre­ scription medications over a long period of time should fill out a form, signed by their physician and turn it in to the counseling office. Their medications will be dispensed from the counseling office. Block told students that it is legal for the handlers to search lockers, book bags, hand­ bags and cars but they cannot search students themselves, even if the dog “alerts" to them. The searches last Tuesday took longer than anticipated. They originally were scheduled to take about half a day. but ended up taking almost the entire school day. Principal Ellen Zack says the time the search took is one of the issues that the school administration is evaluating. In addition, the searches complicated life for students who arc dual enrolled at local colleges and during the searches parents call­ ing in may have beard a "We arc not available to take your telephone call" message. The major problem discovered Tuesday were the number of cars in the student park­ ing lot that had "hunting equipment in them “We want to remind students that they should not bring their hunting gear to school." the principal said. Zack said the dogs alerted to over the counter medication, much of which was not in original containers. “We arc taking another look a board policy on this issue." Zack says. Zack will be sending letters home to par­ ents about the search and its results. Future unannounced searches will be scheduled after students return after the holiday break, in January. The school administration and counseling office do have resources for students with drug or alcohol problems. In addition the school can sell drug test kits to parents who are worried that their students may be using drugs. The kits are piovided by the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. "Our goal is to make sure that the schools are safe places for students to learn and grow," Zack says. Barry County Historical Society enjoys annual Christmas party The Barry County Historical Society held its annual Christmas party Thursday. Dec. 15. at the Hastings Elks Club, with 25 people in attendance. Ruth Hofackcr provided a centerpiece for the buffet table, and table decorations of Christmas green were provided by Nellie and Anne Richards. The one o'clock dinner was enjoyed. Six members told how they had raised the money for their “$100 challenge." Some came from garage sales, others from a variety of small endeavors, but the most interesting report came from Historical Society President Dr. Jerry Morton. Motion had taken a trip to Rumania several years ago. and being an excellent photographer as well as an out­ standing writer, he had taken a collection of pictures to be included in a book about Rumania. A music composer was made aware of these pictures, and wrote music to go along with a showing of several of them. Dr. Morton was invited to Miami, Florida, to be present for a performance of that music as the pictures were shown on a large screen. (Sounds like Moussorgsky's "Pictures At An Exhibition") “We are certainly honored to have a person such as this for our society president," said member Harland Nye. The society annually recognizes one of its members with a Distinguished Member Award. The award was presented at this meet­ ing to Nadine Keech for her many donations and contribution to the work of the society. Also at this meeting was the drawing ior "Jesse, the hand carved goose." The winner was Lisa Seaman, whose mother. Priscilla Beavan. is an active member of the organiza­ tion. and who sold the ticket. The goose had been hand-carved by John Barany. who also provided the society with the second place prize, a hand carved robin, which went a new home in East Lansing. Music before the meal was proved by a musical group consisting of Leia Strickland. Dick Peacock Stan Pierce and Harland Nye. Following the meal and a sing-a-long, the musicians played more music, which encour­ aged several of the couples to take a turn on the dance floor. The Society continues to make available its book "Veterans of the World War II Era," which may be purchased at the Veterans Affairs office or at the new book store in Hastings. "Beyond the Cover." The special reduced price continues. Long range goals of the society include the establishment of a museum building for Barry County. It already has on hand items and arti­ facts and a building and she fund in excess of $3,000. The group has recessed for the winter and will next meet on March 16. • Historical Society President Dr. Jerry Morton presents the annual Distinguished member Award to Nadine Keech. The Barry County Historical Society is donating food to go to Barry County veter­ ans. Officers in West Michigan to join PRES, continued holiday drunk driving crackdown from page 1------ Leona Myers shows the door prize she won at the Barry County Historical Society Christmas oarty last Thursday evening. WinterFest planning to continue by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Gun Lake WinterFest will returns to the Gun Lake area Friday evening and all day Saturday Feb. 17 and 18. The official name of the event will be Gun Lake WinterFest: a committee of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Wayland Area Chamber of Commerce. O’Neill’s Pub will have a Mardi Gras party for adults on Friday. Feb. 17. They arc plan­ ning a special menu, music and may add Mardi Gras style contests to the evening. The restaurant will sponsor the annual Chili Cookoff, which was a feature of the previous WinterFests. on Saturday. January 28. The committee also learned at the planning meeting Dec. 19 that there will be a hike sponsored by the North Country Trail Association at 10 a.m. Saturday. The warm­ ing house at the Outdoor Recreation Center will be open during the day with the fire going, that the free outdoor recreation at the Yankee Springs Recreation area will have free fishing activities and other outdoor events. The committee is working on setting up the Polar Bear Dip. entertainment on the stage and the afternoon will end with the Sea Shanty bathing suit fashion show. The committee is working on other events for the day. The committee will have meet­ ings on Mondays at 4 p.m. at the Bay Pointe inn. beginning on Jan. 9. Anyone who would like to join the com­ mittee should contact Dianna Stampfler at Diannafa PromoteMichigan.com work in the plant. “We have opened the lines of communica­ tion because we know we have a very mature workforce with wealth of knowledge. “We have gotten wonderful support from the workers." he said. “The union has worked closely with management. We have not changed salaries, we offer full medical, den­ tal and vision coverage and we have contin­ ued the 401k program." The company, however, did lay off 49 employees, reducing the workforce to about 200. Hastings Manufacturing once was Barry County’s largest employer. Cook said Hastings Manufacturing will concentrate its efforts on the piston ring man­ ufacturing end of the business, but also will "W® have no. changed satartoe, we offer fuH medte< dental and vtekm coverage and we have contin­ ued the 401k program? - Naw CEO Fred Cook add to its complimentary line of products such as lubricants and oil fillers. The Boston native said he will work to help the company achieve the stature as a service-oriented company in tune with today’s complex and diversified industry by providing high quality products combined with low prices and an on-time delivery sys­ tem. Law enforcement will step up patrols for two weeks during the Christmas and New Year holidays to ensure travelers' safety on the roads during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Michigan State Police, along with other law enforcement agencies in West Michigan, will participate in a state-wide drunk driving crackdown. The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) is coordinating the “You Drink & Drive. You Lose" campaign from now through Sunday, Jan. I, to combat drunk driving and prevent traffic deaths during the busy winter party and travel period. Twenty­ eight counties across the state are receiving federal traffic safety funding for overtime drunk driving patrols, and hundreds of other agencies are pledging to make drunk driving enforcement a priority. In Kent county, several law enforcement agencies have received grant funds to patrol Dec. 19-24. 26-31 and Jan. 1. when Wist Michigan authorities will have thes.* extra patrols out to target drunk driving. "Law enforcement officers will patrol for drunk drivers to make sure that everyone has a safe holiday season." said a spokesman from the OHSP. "Party hosts can play their part by offering non-alcoholic beverages and insisting their guests don't drive until they arc sober." During the 2004 Christmas weekend, there were four traffic fatalities, one of which involved alcohol, according to the Michigan Department of State Police. Criminal Justice Information Center. Six people died in traffic crashes over the New Year’s weekend, and four of the deaths were alcohol-related. “If you catch a buzz, catch a ride, because the penalties arc not worth the risk," said the spokesman. Those convicted of a first drunk driving offense face up to 93 days in jail, up to a $500 fine, up to 360 hours of community service. 6 points on a driver’s license, up to 180 days' license suspension, and convicted drunk driv­ ers will be subject to a $1,000 fee for two consecutive years, for a total of $2,000 in additional costs. Anyone who refuses a breath test the first time is given an automatic one-year driver’s license suspension. During last year's “You Drink & Drive. You Lose" crackdown around the Christmas and New Year holidays, law enforceinent officers across the state arrested more than 1,800 motorists for alcohol-related offenses. Police departments, sheriff’s offices and Michigan State Police posts in Kent. Allegan and Calhoun counties will receive federal traffic safety funding for overtime patrols in this crackdown. �Page 4 - Thursday. December 22. 2005 - The Hastings Banner It’s true: The truth is the first casualty of war Let’s be constructive, not destructive To the editor: Can you imagine being a child and getting no gifts at Christmas time? Can you imagine being a parent that has to look into your child’s eyes on Christmas morning and try to explain to them you didn't have the money to buy them any gifts? Maybe you can. maybe you can’t imagine it. I have always been fortunate enough to have gifts under my Christmas tree while growing up. And still now, as an adult. I am able to provide for my family. I feel extraor­ dinarily moved to extend my great fortunes in health, happiness and financial stability to others in my immediate region, Barry County. I challenge each one of you to do the same in your own capacity. At this holiday season, 1 want to encourage everyone to take tlte time to be thankful for what they have. It may be a little, it may be a lot... but stop to be thankful for something. Be aware of the needs of others around you. Youmay want to start extending yourself locally. I urge everyone to take time to extend yourselves in whatever way you are able to through this holiday season. Maybe it’s by sponsoring a family, giving a toy to Toys for lots, helping your elderly neighbor, paying for the person's food behind you in line at a drive through, donating items to United Way. spending more time with family, saying *1 love you' to your spouse because you haven’t in a long time, or volunteering your time. The possibilities are endless! Sometimes a gift consists of words unspoken, loving touch or just a smile. Try to live on the con­ structive side of life, not the destructive. Whoever you arc. where ever you arc. all of us have something to be thankful for and something to give to others. Sometimes the smallest gesture brings the biggest rewards. With the recent loss of a very dear loved one. I have just recently come to the under­ standing that Christmas can also be a hard time for people who have also lost a loved one. I pray that you will find the inspiration to remember their smile and what they brought to your life. I say this not to he light hearted, but rejoice in their memory and celebrate their lives, not your loss. Give of yourself this season. I am a true believer in what you give, you will receive. Giving to others warms your own soul. Try iL.. it feels good. And remember, it’s not all about gifts. Let’s celebrate our Savior’s birth and cele­ brate the season! Let's celebrate life and extend ourselves in any way we are abie. Angela Wilburn, Hastings Let’s add ‘Trade Prep’ to education goals To the editor: It is a noble goal that high schools ought to produce better educated people in Michigan, but the 'new' requirements for high school graduation being proposed by the State Board of Education may not only be unrealistic, but unfair to today’s students. The Banner, in its Dec 8 edition, had those proposals well discussed by some local edu­ cators. The requirements in science and mathe­ matics being suggested to the State Legislature now include in addition two years of foreign language for high school gradua­ tion. The language requirement was just added, and the whole package is being referred to the Legislature for action. J hope they got advice from teaching practitioners actually doing the job. • This proposed curriculum is the ’college preparation’ curriculum of the Detroit schools of years ago. It is fine for people expecting to carry on their education in a col­ lege. Most of that curriculum was at one time required for college entrance by “liberal arts" colleges. It is not clear to me whether the State Superintendent of Education and the State Board of Education want to make those requirements apply to everyone or just those wanting a college education. If they are to apply to everyofe, it is completely unrealis­ tic, as all worthwhile occupation; do not and will not require a standard, four-year college education. There will be many worthwhile jobs in technical and trade fields which schools seem to want to ignore. Schools are doing worse than years ago in teaching anything worthwhile about the trades that still exist. Time was when high schools gave good training in machine and wood working trades. Building trades are largely neglected, even though job opportuni­ ties exist. Only a fourth of people get their jobs with a college education. This fact alone makes this “college prep" curriculum fine for some people and completely irrelevant aid unfair for others who can’t or don’t want to go to a four-year college. Many trades are looking for good people with some good basic train­ ing. and technical jobs go begging all the time. Michigan education visionaries ought to get realistic about what they are doing, and not pretend that every child has to be pre­ pared for a liberal arts college. A “cookie cut­ ter" approach won't work here. 'College Prep' is fine, but why not "Trade Prep" or Technical Prep,’ as those jobs are worthwhile too. Why not have more than one set of requirements based on where future jobs may be? These proposals are going to leave out at least half the class; and force a lot of dropouts, copouts and more deliberate under­ achievement than is already rampant. Furthermore, the U.S. Congress is dictating standards to local school boards through the "No Child Left Behind" mythology. Now your Michigan State Board of Education wants to dictate tough graduation require­ ments to local boards. Can local boards and educators no longer be trusted and/or allowed to develop sensible curriculum ? Maybe these geniuses from afar ought to try to sell their program ideas rather than dic­ tating from Washington and Lansing. If their ideas are any good they will take root with local people who are not lacking in vision or good sense. It is interesting how far Republicans who don’t like government will go to dictate to people where they think they can. George C. Williston. Hastings lives and limbs lost have been in vain. Despite administration claims of "steady improvement in Iraq,' the period since Bush spoke to Annapolis cadets has witnessed a bloodbath there. Ten Marines killed when a foolish commander began using the same building frequently. Eleven more were wounded. Next day, 19 Iraqi soldiers were killed by a bomb. A couple of days later 36 Iraqi police officers were blown up in Baghdad. These are everyday occurrences, often several times a day. Most losses, American and Iraqi arc a direct result of Pentagon failure to secure a million (1,000,000) tons of munitions Saddam left stockpiled in the desert. Short­ handed U.S. troops one day found the whole shebang missing. It's been a downhill slide ever since — 2,100 dead, 14.000 wounded (not counting Allies and Iraqis). Pentagon failure in this respect alone demonstrates graduation from West Point, Annapolis. Coast Guard Academy, and Air Force Theological Seminary does not guarantee a good officer. (As a Coast Guard vet. I'm pleased to report there has never (since 1790) been a public scandal or shame in CG office; corps or academy. CG sailors and pilots rescued 30,000 Americans on the Gulf Coast last summer, using small boats and a (worn out) fleet of decrepit choppers. They're far and away the most efficient, effective part of the Homeland Security Department — and should be running the whole show.) Homeland Security. There's a can of worms. They’ve decided to allow scissors and screwdrivers (up to four inches long) into pas­ senger compartments of airliners. Flight 93 families and airline flight crews are damning the change as "dangerous." (In 1593 Elizabethan poet/play-write (and secret service agent provocateur) Kit Marlowe (who knew too much - talked too much) was murdered by other agents of Robert Cecil's spy network. The coroner said they rammed a small dagger two inches into his eye. Part of his brain by contemporary account oozed down the blade, but he lived long enough to curse his killers. Four inches would likely have silenced him.) Former 9/11 Commissioners recently grad­ ed Bush an "F in Homeland Security. They gave citizens an T' for, "losing interest' Bush claims, "We're safer than we were," but won’t acknowledge it was bribed Republican politi­ cians who deflected efforts toward better air­ line security before 9/11. They ignored a report stressing urgency commissioned by the president's father, and pushed by Clinton's security chief. Richard Clark. Two important bills to correct homeland vulnerability are now stalled in our (Republican dominated) congress, four years after the (f)acL In summary, if what Congressman Murtha says about generals' fears of relief and retire­ ment is correct, the generals are a pathetic lot Genera) Malin Craig told graduating West Pein: -adets (’37), officers should make it a cardinal principle to in no way allow superi­ ors to make mistakes. George Patton said gen­ erals always demand loyalty from soldiers, but. "loyalty from the top down is even more necessary, and much less prevalent" There are no better soldiers than U.S. Marines. But their unwillingness to back off a millimeter is a big part of why one-fifth of our force in Iraq is taking two-fifths of our casu­ alties. Spirit and aggressiveness of soldiers. Marines, and field officers is commendable; but I question leadership, upward responsibil­ ity, and downward loyalty of Pentagon, com­ mand and staff officers. McCain, a (shrinking) few others, maintain most Americans want to persevere. They're wrong. The whole ugly mess is a boondoggle of lies, disinformation, misinformation and spin. Results are apparent in every daily newspaper. McCain is a compromiser, sena­ tor. hero, but he's not the brightest light in the firmament Many conservatives, most moderates, all liberals now thoroughly distrust the adminis­ tration. They're appalled by (mismanaged) war. (continued) Gulf Coast confusion, wideopen borders, unequaled national debt, record mortgage foreclosure, and clarity of their vision of Bush as “Mortimer Snerd” to Cheney's "Edgar Bergen." The war is destroy­ ing Bush and the Republican Party. Another successful attack here (or continued failure in Iraq) will do them in. The administration would give almost any­ thing for an appearance of stability in Iraq. The "appearance," however, is all they warn. A certain amount of chaos is critical to thek plans to dominate Iraqi oil reserves. "Truth," (Irish Peer) Baron Arthur Ponsonby observed, "is the first casualty of war." Larry Hamp, Hastings Medicare plan indeed is a lousy one To the editor: Having taken the liberty of calling to task the greedy merchants who have successfully removed Christ from Christmas, I ask your publication to permit me. oot' more opportu­ nity to point the finger of Maine. It is difficult to do what the business world has done with Christinas without the cooper­ ation. or at least the passive consent of the very people who are being affected. It has :aken many years to take a Holy Day and turn it ;nto a holiday. Long before the frost ever touched a single Halloween pumpkin, the change was happening Red and green deco­ rations began to be seen everywhere and the day aiu-r 1 hanksgiving became the hottest shopping dsy cf the year. We didn't even notice that it wasn't just Christmas which was being taken from us but Advent was being pushed aside and we were conditioned to planning office holiday parties, festive potluck dinners, and a constant supjQy of goodies and rich foods. We were so willing to get into the mox! of the “season” that we quickly forgot that the season was one of waiting, self-denial, ptiyer and preparation for the coming of the Ovist child. Yes. it was the conniving business world that helped us forget what we were supposed to be doing, but we really have oo one to blame except ourselves for letting K To the editor: When Pennsylvania Congressman John Murtha dropped his war debate bomb in the House of Representatives last month, he unleashed a storm of abuse from Bush, Cheney. Rumsfeld, and points right. Within days president, vice president, secretary of defense had publicly labeled the twicewounded, much decorated, congressman "a coward." Talk about (dirty) pots calling the (stainless steel) kettle Mack. Well, Murthas in good company with Senators John McCain and John Kerry. We all know two of his three detractors arc 'windy' (as World War I sol­ diers described cowards). Cheney begged half a dozen Vietnam-era deferments (probably sweating like a hog the while), and Bush dis­ appeared from the public record after learning to fly jets, then somehow ('snort’’) losing the privilege. The third is behind our torture Gulag, staining himself saffron despite being a former jarhead. Last week Bush told a gathering in Washington. 'America will never run while I'm Commander-in-Chief. Hell's bells. He ran all day on Sept 11, *01. then gave reporters a (windy) tale about “terrists" having code keys for Air Force One. Half the nation's lighter force flew (away from D.C.) in his wake. Poltroon. Former National Security Agency Director, Lt. General (retired) William Odom, inter­ viewed Dec. 2, told National Public Radio what's happening in Iraq, "is on us." He said our invasion has. 'worked against our best interest," and is helping only, 'terrorists, and Iran.* He believes a free society in Iraq is unlikely, as the country is 'fragmented, and has pg democratic tradition.' He said, "our presence is an open invitation" to trouble makers. Americans shouldn't fear chaos In Iraq if we pull out, Odo^. said, because we have chaos now.' The following day, Murtha fired another blast at Bush, claiming his 'strategy" (as out­ lined at the Naval Academy) "isn't a plan at all, and the rosy picture he painted is false." He added, 'field commanders tell me they don’t have enough soldiers." He claimed, "Sergeants teli me their commanders are afraid to insist on more force for fear they'll be relieved and forced into retirement.' Twice during the interview, Murtha said, 'Well be out of there at this time next year." Asked how Bush would explain such a policy reversal, Murtha said. "That's up to him." No matter how it's explained, it will mean t To the editor: t Fred Jacobs has written another good “In My Opinion’’ ptece-ur$O;Dpc. 15 edition of the Banner. I agree wholeheartedly that the so-called prescription drug plan is a farce. I will, however, be a little more political. Local police need some holiday spirit To the editor: How sad it is to try to patronize local stores by doing our Christmas shopping with local merchants. Last Monday I was trying to return a dam­ aged game table at our local Kmart, and since this item weighed more than one hundred pounds, we pulled up in front of the store to unload it In the time it took to carry it to the service desk and explain why we were there, a local police officer pulled up and wrote me a ticket for illegal parking. The abundance of Christmas spirit shown here just overwhelmed me! And I really do not need to hear that I was blocking traffic or parking in a fire lane. Neither reason would appease me. Merry Christinas, officer. Patricia Walton. Hastings Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. While some Democrats did vote for th: plan, the fact is, it was the brain child of a Republican Congress and Adminis'xraion. Another fact: After the plan became law. it was discovered that the cost would he nearly double the amount originally statec. Now. Republican John McCain has calk'd for killing the plan because it would actually cost trillions over its life of ten years. There should be no doubt that the principal beneficiaries of the drug bill will be the insur­ ance and pharmaceutical companies. After all, they are big political campaign contribu­ tors. Otherwise, why wasn't Medicare allowed to bargain for lower bulk prices for drags? Why wasn't the plan simply adminis­ tered through Medicare? Unfortunately, this sounds too much like the first Bush tax cut that again will benefit the already wealthy more trillions over ten yexrs. It almost makes the oil companies look like pipers when the recent energy bill only gave them $15 billion in subsidies to help them find more oil, this when they are already wallowing in profits from everybody's pock­ et All of this aside, as a veteran, I believe that all veterans deserve free health care for their lifetimes, including prescriptions. As to that, 1 believe we should have a universal, single payer health plan that covers everybody. Carl Mcllvain, Hastings What about goals for 2006? Next week is the start of 2006. Do you have any goals for the coming year? It should be noted that five of these answers come from high school students spending part of their holiday practic­ ing with their athletic teams. Share the blame for Christmas loss Now the important thing is, are we ready to stand up. take back our Christian traditions, make straight a few paths, and then enter into the Holy Season by wishing everyone we meet a very Merry Christmas? Bernard Killinger, Hastings n>e Haatings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Pubts/Mb, Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Phone: (269) 945-9554 John Jacob, Fradaric Jacob, Praartant Vtoe Praadant Steven Jacoba Sacratary/Traeeurar • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (EflUor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant EdUot} Helen Mudry Sandra Ponsetto Patricia Johns Ke»y Lloyd Bret: Bremer Jon Gambee Fran Favet man Charles Corson, Middleville: “I try not to set longrange goals, but instead do my best to live day by day. One thing I would like to do is to do more traveling next year with my wife, Dorothy." "I would like to see the girls' soccer team win at least the district level. I have been playing soccer for 10 years and I think this is achievable." Xieanne KoehL Freeport: Jason Blain, Middleville: Cheisev Strumberger, Middleville: “I would like to improve my tumbling skills so I can help the competitive cheer team this year.” “In addition to getting good grades. I am com­ mitted to helping the TK basketball team win dis­ tricts." • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Oaaat*ad adi accapM Monday torou^i Fnttoy 800 am to 530 pm “1 really want to work hard to help the basketball team at TK improve and win at the district level and maybe even state." “My goal is to sec the Thomapple Kellogg com­ petitive cheer team com­ pete in the all state finals in our first year of compe­ tition.” Scott Ommen Rose Heaton DanBuerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rata* DO par yaar r Barry County $32 par yaar in aftonng coaeaa D5 par yaar atawhara POSTMASTER Sand addraaa changaa to: PO BoaB Haaanga, Ml 48Q5BO802 Second Qaaa Postage Pato at Has&ngs Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 22. 2005 - Page 5 PACT, continued from page 1---------------of going without, but they understood the rea­ sons.” Superintendent Ron Archer .»aid that though the wage freeze was approved, there may still be a way for teachers to be given raises. “There is a guarantee in the contract that if we do better (financially ), then the teachers can get a raise.” Archer said. A shift in health insurance also will save the district money through a move to a PPO system, which limits the doctors who can be visited. “It’s more of a network.” Etter said. “We’ll have to go to in-network doctors and because of our rural location this may cause some to have to find differrent doctors." Not attending an “in-network" doctor will cause the patients to pay close to 20 percent of ’he bill, estimated Etter. Archer said the changes in insurance have reduced the potential increases in costs by 8 percent for next year. “In light of everything else, we didn't get to see any of that savings,” said Etter. According to Archer these changes will save the district close to $60,000 this year and even more next year. Cutbacks in the athletic department, some­ thing Archer had discussed at the board meet­ ing earlier this month, also were part of the contract. Coaches and teachers of extra-curricular activities, part of the "Schedule C" programs, will now be paid through a stipend system, as opposed to the previous percentage based system. Uniforms that were slated to be purchased this year also have beei put on hold and Archer said these changes will result in a $12,000 to $15,000 savings for the district. The increase costs for natural and diesel gases are something Archer said the district is factoring into its budget. He said it has been estimated that the price of natural gas will increase by 50 percent this winter, a significant burden for the district to overcome. "My concern for next year is that it we don’t make some fairly significant progress, we will see some pink slips or layoffs." - DKEA President Larry Etter “It cost $200,000 to heat the buildings over last year so we’re looking al (an additional) $100,000. This is all guess work though, we’re guessing how easy or hard the winter is going to be and this is just what we’re esti­ mating now," said Archer. Archer said he has three hopes for what next year might bring: One. that student enrollment will increase; two. the State of Michigan will sustain or even increase its support; and three, heating costs and gas prices will go down. "My concern for next year is that if we don’t make some fairly significant progress we will see some pink slips or layoffs," said Etter. The board members will vote on more cuts to the school district at their next meeting at 7 p.m. Monday. Jan. 16,. in the high school conference room. You are invited to a Santa is coming to town again As we prepare for Christmas Eve and the arrival of Santa Claus, the following is another list of gifts I’d like to give prominent and notorious individuals and entities in Hastings and Barry County, and perhaps even within our fair slate. So. here they are. gifts under the Christmas tree, from me to them: • To Don Wiggins of Castleton Township — The second annual Ward Weiler Watchdog Award for his vigilance in hold­ ing local officials accountable by spearheading the drive to roll back their salary raises. Last year’s winner, if you recall, was Barbara Cichy. • To the local Wal-Mart store — A shipment of DVDs and VHS tapes of “Wal-Mart . The High Cost of Low Price," to give away to their favorite customers and my gift certificate from last year, which I still haven't used, but thanks anyway. • To Amy McDowell, former Hastings City Attorney — A special plaque from the city for warming the bench for Stephanie Fekkes until she was able to return. • To certain Caledonia area citizens calling for Supt. Wes VanDenburg’s head — A copy of the classic Henry Fonda movie “The Oxbow Incident" or a copy of the book “Rush to Judgment." • To Clare Tripp, chairwoman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners — A video of Bo Schembechler’s post-game speech on "The team the team the team." • To Nicole Bremer, new bride of sports editor Brett Bremer —• patience and acceptance to understand your man is working while everybody else is watching. • To Daryle Benjamin-Forbes, economic development direc­ tor — A map of Barry County so she can "Discover Hastings." • To Julie Nakfoor Pratt, new Barry County Prosecutor — Patience from the people to give her time to rebuild the office. • To the Middleville Village Council — An olive branch for each member and the courage to work together for the good of the village people they are supposed to serve. • To Joe Lukasiewicz, local political activist — Enough sig­ natures and enthusiasm to call the question on whether the Michigan Senate should be fired. • To Michael Callton. Fifth District County Commissioner — The ability to pass along to colleagues his ability to think clear­ ly and weigh issues carefully before casting his vote. • To Cov. Jennifer Granholm and the Michigan Legislature — An end to the games solely intended to make the other side look bad and a requirement for the 148 lawmakers to spend more time working in Lansing. I’d also like to throw in a box of disposable cameras to take pictures of themselves rather than posing for photo ops. • To the “Big Three” automakers — A subscription to "Popular Mechanics” so they might find a better way to manu­ facture cars, trucks and SUVs to be more fuel efficient and environmentally .ound. • To Barry County Surveyor Brian Reynolds — A rematch with the rest of Barry County area music history experts for his unofficial title as trivia champion. • To Tom Wing, county commissioner, continued commit­ ment to show up and show up on time for meetings. Must be that special watch alarm I gave him last year paid off. • Jim Schnackcnburg, retiring Barry-Eaton District Health Department officer — A free guide to campgrounds all over the U.S. Now that you’ve retired, you need to save money. • To Bob Nida, Family and Juvenile Court Administrator, who now lives outside of Barry County — Santa’s sleigh because he uses it only once a year and Bob could use it the rest of the time. • Harry Docle. Pennock Hospital CEO. a gift certificate to Costumes Plus, for he seems to show up in all kinds of “dressup" for special events. • Judges Jim Fisher, Bill Doherty and Gary Holman, three statues or figurines of "The Three Wise Men, as they’re known around the county." to put on their deskj. • To County JI 1 Director Charlie Nystatn—* AGPS locator device on his car so county officials can fin* him. • To the Barry Community Foundation — Next year’s Book of Golden Deeds award for its role in helping the new library become a reality. • To Carl Schoessel. swim coach of the TK and Hastings girts — Recognition as the Jimmy Carter of retired superintendents for continuing to give back to the community in a positive way and bringing two neighboring schools together as teammates. • To David Doozan, assistant superintendent at Lakewood schools — A custom CD that includes songs such as "Don’t Go, Please Stay," by the Coasters; “Stay” by Maurice Williams and the Zodiaks; "Take Me Back” by Little Anthony & the Imperials. “Breakin’ Up Is Hard to Do” by Neil Sedaka and “Baby Don’t Go” by Sonny and Cher. • To Steve Youngs, Community Music School Director, a leading role in the next opera at De Vos Hall and another shot at the county music trivia title. • To Rollic Ferris, forme; Delton football coach, a copy of the Phantom Books’ publication of “You’re Not an Expert Until You Live 25 Miles from Home." • To Dave Jasperse of Bosley Pharmacy, city councilman — A permanent soapbox on South Jefferson Street and plenty of Bucky Bucks to give away for 2006. • To Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Chris Cooley — An award declaring him the Most Improved Administrator of the Year. • To retired industrialists Dick Groos and Earl McMullen — Our undying gratitude for all they continue to do for Hastings and Barry County. • To Dar Leaf, Barry County Sheriff — A pinup poster of Leo Durocher and his famous saying, “Nice guys finish last." • To Don Boysen. Thomapple Township Supervisor — A pic­ nic table outside the TTES building so taxpayers, firefighters and EMS personnel can eat outside and not get the building dirty. • To Harry Adrounie, longtime public servant — A copy of Douglas MacArthur's speech, “Old soldiers never die. they just fade away." • To Chet Gcukes, longtime Middleville resident, Rotarian and Barry County Fair supporter — A building at the fair­ grounds named after him. • To Julie DeBoer, executive director of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce — A bigger office with a variety ci computers and staff to do the necessary work of promoting Barry County. • To State Senator Patty Birkholz and State Rep. Gary Newell — Some meaningful legislation to introduce or sponsor. • Don Johnson, prolific letter writer — An undisclosed reward for his colorful letters in the Banner once a month. • To all non-profit organizations and their staffs — Bushels of money to meet the growing needs for services. • To anyone I may have missed unjustly — Santa knows whether you’ve been naughty or nice and he’ll deal with you in his own special way. • To all citizens of Barry County and all readers of the Banner — Patience and understanding. Just because we live in a small town doesn’t mean we're protected from difficulties in larger urban areas. We must work together, and through cooperation we can overcome just about anything. • Oh yes. and Santa did not forget — A Merry Christmas to all and hopes for a prosperous and healthy new year. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Christmas Eve Worship Service at First Presbyterian Church of Hastings December 24, 2005 At 7:00 and 11:00 p.m. Please join us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior. Us A Letter HERE ARE THE RULES: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be pub­ lished. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish inonymou.t letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion icr com­ pelling reasons only. ■ Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. ■ Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit busi­ nesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. ■ Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Know Your Legislators: J U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow. Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington. D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington, D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (6f 6) 456-2531 Rick Tormela. regional rep­ resentative. ' U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District (All of Barry County). 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington. D C 20515-2203. phone (202) 225-3831. fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383 President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line tor Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Democrat. P.O. Box 30013. Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517)373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz. Republican. 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. 805 Famum Building. P.O. Box 3006. Lansing. Mich. 48909-7536. Call: (517) 373-3447. Fax: (517) 373-5849. e-mail: senpbirkholz@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Gary Newell. Republican. 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing. Mich 48909, phone (517) 373-0842 �Page 6 - Thursday. December 22. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film Marietta (Lester) Odette processing. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLICCHURCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TRADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS 314 E. Mam Street. Middleville. Mich. Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor. Phone 795-9030. Sandav Mas* 3:30 pan. First Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m. Fust Fnday Mass 6 p.m. Confessions: 30 nrnutes before Mas*. Rosarv Prayer 30 minutes before Mas* PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School IIX) a.m.. Sunday Evening Service 6.00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday night* 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson Father Al Russell. Pastor. Saturday Ma** 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Maues 8:30 am. and 11:00 am. Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OT GOD lt>74 West State Road. Hasting*. Mich 49058 Senior Pastor Rev. Wm Clayton Gamson Service Tune*: 9XX) a.m. and 11XX) am. & 6 XX) pm (Small groups on 1st and 3rd Sunday night* I Wednesday: Chnstian Education Classes. 7 00 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 945-2654. Worship Service*: Sunday. 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School. 9:30 am. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Member Charr* of the World Wide Anglican Coewunuon." 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: (269) 945-3014. The Res. Fr. Charles P. McCabe HI. Rector. Mr F. William Voetberg. Director of Music Sund-.y Worship - 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sunday Nursery Available a» 10 a.m. Advent Potlucks with programs and service* from 5 30-8 p.m on Wednesdays beginning on Nov. 30 and Dec. 7. l4,and2i Chrtstma* Eve Services • 4 p.m Children's service: 10 p.m. Holy Communion and Holy Baptism Christmas serv­ ice Christmas Day - Sunday service at 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 am . Sunday School 11XX) am.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 am.. Worship 11XX) i.n..; Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7XX) p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODLST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392. Sunday School 10 am.; Sunday Worship 11 am.; P.O. Box 63. Hasting*. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpole Sunday morning worship service 9.45 am. Nursery provid­ ed. Sunday evening “New Beginnings" stans at 5:15 with meal. 5:30 adult small group, youth group, kid* club. 6:30 praise service. Covenant Pray er Group Wednesdays al noon Thursday noon Senior Meals Men's group 2nd and 4th Thursdays al 7 p.m. Christ's Quilters. Bible Study Thursday* 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Coming in January, exploring spiritual gifts Bible study. Church website: countrychapelume.org. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • 367-4061. Reverend Mary SchippersDe.Munter Sunday Worship 9:15 am. • Sunday School 10:30 am ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9: 30 am. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995 Church Website, www. bopeumorg Church Fax No.: 269-818-9007 Church SecretaryTreasurer. Linda Cobb. Office hour*. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evenmg service 6 pm; Sou Shine Preschool (<es 3 ft 4); Tuesday. Thursday from 9-11J8 am. 12:00-2:30 pm; Wednesday 6 pm. - Pioneer* (meal served). Wednesday 6 p.m. - Jr. & Sr. High Youth (meal served). Wednesday 7 pm • Prayer Mtg SAINTS ANDREW & MATTH1A INDEPENDENT 4NGUCAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service). 11XX) a.m. Holy Communion (each week), and Evening Prayer 6 00 p.m. (May-August) We have a weekly Wednesday 6.00 p.m. Even Prayer service and special Holy Days services as announced (please call the rectory for those lime*). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone num­ ber is 269-795-2370 and the recto­ ry number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/ andrewmatthiav We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 am. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery , children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Cut.Sc; Pastor Osborn. Minister of Music; Ryan White. Youth ft Family; Dase Wood Sr.. Adult Ministries. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10.45 ajn.. Morning Worship; 600 p.m.. Evening Service; 7XX) p.m. Sr. High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Chou practice Call Church Office for infomviion on MOPS. Praise ft MotionChildren's Choir. Ladies Bible Studies Sports Mmistnes and Senior Luncheons / ABUNDANT LIFT FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple I --a! Grange. Hwy. M­ 66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise ft Worship 10.30 a.m_, 6XX) p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys A girts ages 4-12 Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special " For information call 1-616­ 731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806 FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623­ 5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 am Sunday Schoo! for all ages al 9:45 a m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evening*. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats G.ove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessible and elevator Summer School 9:30 a.m. and Worship 10:30 a.m. No summer Sunday School. Youth nctivrtie* call for information. This information on worship service \ is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • Prescriptions’’ 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan X GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CH’RCH 600 Powell Kd.. Hasting* Sunday School 9:45 a.m; Church Service 10 45 im: Evening Worship 6 p.m Prayer meeting - Thur*. 7 p.m. Men’s breakfast. 1*1 Sal. at the month WMF ladies. 1st Tues, of the mouth. Our M«to The Mr. the whole BMe. and nothm* but the Bible ~ Pastor Rus Sarver. Pastor's phone 945-9224. PtAUUEMLLE BIBLE CHUBCH 12711 S M-43 Highway. Delton. Ml 49046 • 269-671-4193. Pastor. Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship Service 11 am.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 pm ST. TIMOTHY’S EPISCOPAL CHI RCH 9800 East BC Avenue. Richland. Ml 49083 Phone 269-629-9436 Euchansoc service every Sunday. 9: 30 am “This is my body given for you. Do dus in remembrance of me.' .Luke 2219 NIV) Come share m the weekly Holy Communion - acceptmg Christ and being united with Him. surrendering our lives to Him io that we may know His will aud walk in His way*. We are located in a wood­ ed setting, north of Richland on BC Avenue, between M-43 and Gull Lake Drive. All htpriffrf d»n«iia"* arc welcome to participate in the Holy Eucharist. We believe that Christianity is a faith of mduuon. not exclusion. Therefore, you don't have to be an Episcopalian - jot a bebev- HASTINGS FREE METHODLST CHURCH 301 E State Rd. (Comer of Stax. Kd. and Bellwood St across from Tom's Maker) Senior Ttotor Daniel Graytail. Ybuth Paaor. Bria* Tred. Pastor of GxmreHog ft Visitation. Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nursery provided for all services. Sunday*: Worship semces 8:45 and 11XX) am Kids for Christ. 11XX) am. Worship Service only for 3 ft 4 yr. olds. A 5 yr-4th grade drimtwd dur­ ing announcements Sunday School for all ages IOXX) am. with adult electives Sunday Evening Service and Small Group* 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week. 6:30 p.m Adult*; Sing N' Share. Pastor's Class. Youth. 6ch-l2th grade*, and Faith Weaver Fnendt. 4 yr*, thru 5th grade Thursday: 930-11 am. Senior Adult Coflee Hour. Women's Ministry 7 p.m. 2nd Thur each month. Saturday. Dee. 24th. 18*0 pun. Christmas Eve Worship. Sunday. Dec. 25, 10:80 sun. Christmas Morning Service. No Wed. Mid week Dec. 21 ft 28. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Street. Hastings Phone 269-945-9414. Michael Thursday. Dec. 22 ■ 7XX) p.m 7 XX) p.m. Adult Char. Saturday, Dec. 24 • 7 XX) A IIXX) Holy Communion Sunday. Dec. 25 - 10.00 am Holy Communion. Tuesday. Dec. 27 • IXX) p.m Overeaten Anonymous; 7 XX) p.m Grace Bookies HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. Office Phone (269) 945-9574 Fax (269F945-I96I. Office hours are Monday -Thursday 9 00 am -Noou and I00-3XX) pm. Friday 9XX) amNoon Sunday morning worship hours: 9:30 LIVE' Under the Dome Contemporary Service. 10:30 Refreshment*. 11:00 Traditional Worship Service We offer v anous Sunday school classes at 1:15. 9:30 and 11 am. Chancel Choir rehearsal ts Wednesdays at 7 p.m. and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursday* at6J0pjn. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev Dr Jeff Garmon. Pastor Sunday Services 9XX) am Traditional Worship Services; IOXX) am Coffee Hour. 10: 10 a.m. Sunday School Preschool through Adult; 11:20 am Contemporary Worship Services; 6:30 pm Middle High and Senior High Youth Group Meetings. Nursery care is provided for both services, and during Sunday School! Vuit u* online ai *» w.fpcofhorg and our web log for sermons at: http haitinpprevbyterun blogsput com1 THORN KPHE 3 ALLEY CHI RCH Chnsunas tn Narnia • TVC (Hastings Campus). Saturday. Dec. 17 • 5:15 p.m. and 6:40 p.m Sunday. Dec. 18 • 9XX) am. and 10:25 am Sunday. Dec IS - IOXX) am (Caledotua Campus). Christmas Eve and New Year's Services - Saturday. 5:15 p.m and 6:20 p.m. (Hastings Campus); Saturday. 600 p.m. (Caledonia Campus). No services on Chnstmas Day or New Year's Day QuevtMmv call Barb (TVC) 948-2544 HASTINGS - David Allen Wilson, age 23, of Hastings passed away at his home with his loving family beside him on December 18. 2005. He fought a courageous 3 1/2 year bat­ tle with a brain tumor that was diagnosed a week before his high school graduation. David was bom on December 10. 1982 in Big Rapids, the eldest son of Allen and Ann (Cramer; Wilson. He was a member of 4-H for 11 years and was active with the BC Rustlers Club raising beef and swine. He continued to be active in the club and loved the camaraderie with old and new friends at the fair each summer. David was a graduate of Hastings High School, Class of 2002. He participated in many activities during his school years but his passion was playing football, baseball and basketball. He was a captain of many of his teams and was a leader on and off the field or court. He achieved many all-conference awards during his years as a “Saxon”. One of his goals in life was to be a coach which he became following graduation. He assisted with coaching his brothers’ football and base­ ball teams with his dad in the HYAA and SCYMB programs. He recently was an assis­ tant coach in the high school programs also. He became a mentor and friend to many of our area youth He was a graduate of Kellogg Community College where he achieved his associates degree. He planned to attend Miller College in Battle Creek to c&pnae his college career, majoring *in taMory to earn his secondary education degree which was bs goal in life. David wes an activesnembcrof St. Rose of Lima Calholie Churcli He was employed at Felpausch Food Center as a cashier. He loved to spend time with his friends just hanging out, talking and laughing. David was preceded in death by his grand­ parents. Marvin and Gertrude (Lee) Wilson. He is survived by his parents, Ann and Allen; his loving sisters. Holly and Kelly; and his brother and best friend. Scott; his lov­ ing grandparents. Richard and Kathleen Cramer of Stanwood; his aunts and uncles, Joseph (Kathy) Cramer of Frankenmuth. Connie (Roger) Cole. Steve (Beth) Cramer. Mark (Michelle) Cramer all of Stanwood. Lynn Holloway of Middleville. Chelle (Elmer) Swartwood of Stanwood. Randy (Ruth) Wilson of Rodney, Lisa Morales of Spokane. Washington, and Beth Ann Wilson of Detroit. He leaves behind many cousins that he loved to spend time with and looked forward to being with at each family gather­ ing. Funeral Mass will be Thursday. December 22, 2005 at 1 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Fr. Alfred J. Russell officiating. Burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery immediately following. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the fam­ ily in David's memory will be appreciated. We wish to thank all of those who traveled with David on this journey. He was blessed to have such wonderful family and friends. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. I Leslie Sue Worm| HASTINGS - Leslie Sue Worm, age 53. of Hastings, died on Friday. December 16.2005 at her residence after a long battle with can­ cer. She was bom February 20. 1952 in Hastings, the daughter of Owen and Norma (Robinson) Thomas. She graduated from Hastings in 1970. Leslie worked for Hastings Piston Ring and then Key Cleaning until her health forced her to retire. She married Timothy R. Worm on November I. 1991. Leslie enjoyed camping, boating and being with her children and grandchildren. Leslie is survived by her husband, Tim Worm, of Hastings; Stacy Heuss of Middleville and Mike (Nancy) Smith of Hastings; six grandchildren. Jeff. Nicole. Matt. Kimmy. Sammy, and Sarah; father. Owen Thomas of Hastings; brother. Rodney (Vicki) Thomas of Hastings; sister. Sandy (Larry) Madsen of Hastings, several nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. No visitation will be held. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements arc by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. BATTLE CREEK - Marietta (Lester) Odette, of Battle Creek, passed away December 17. 2005. in Battle Creek. ' Marietta was bom February 1. 1935 in Barry County, the daughter of Harold and Lillian “Marie” (Leinaar) Lester. She was a former nurses aid at the VA Medical Facility and the Provincial House in Battle Creek. Marietta loved to go camping, and tried to visit every campsite in Michigan. She also loved working in her garden and her dog. Grover. On June 14.1986 in Dallas, Texas she mar­ ried Lawrence “Larry ” Odette, who survives. Other members of her family include sons. Marvin Bliss of Battle Creek and Mark Bliss of Hamilton. IN; stepchildren. Lawrence “Chuck”Odette of Utah, Stephen (Becky) Odette of Battle Creek. Autumn Odette and Susan Marcott. both of Texas; her former husband. Marvin Bliss of Battle Creek; brothers. Bernard (Louise) Lester of Plainwell, and Dari (Carlene) Lester of Delton; a sister-in-law. Waneta “Skeet” Lester of Delton; four grandchildren; 15 step grandchildren; four step great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Marietta was preceded in death by her par­ ents; a brother. William and a sister. Margaret Simmonds. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday. December 21. 2005. Pastor Jim McKelvey officiating, interment Cedar Creek Cemetery’. Memorial contributions to a charity of ones choice will be appreciated. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. FREEPORT - William W. Crishcr 11. age 44. of Freeport, went to his heavenly Fathers side. December 18.2005. Bom July 5. 1961. William (Bill) suc­ cumbed to lung cancer after an 11 month bat­ ik. He is survived by his wife. Melody Rogers-Crisher; his daughters. Nicole Irene Crisher, Leanne Grace Crisher; his grand­ daughter, Malaya Faith Twiss; his step-chil­ dren and grandchildren; bis parents. William and Barbara Crisher of Middleville; brothers, Scott (Beverly) Crisher. Mark (Debra) Crisher; sisters, Kelly (Donald) Anderson. Valeric (Robert) Melching. Bobbie (Andy) Dundas; many nieces and nephews and his best bud (Bubba*». Bill lived his life in the services of others, always putting their welfare before his own. First as a wonderful son and brother, hus­ band. a devoted father and grandfather. He was a proud member of the U.S. Nava) Forces aboard the U.S. Midway for eight years. Bill served the State of Michigan in recent years as a disabled veterans out-reach work­ er. employment specialist and case manager, a job he found to be extremely rewarding. Bill touched the lives and souls of count­ less people and will be sorely missed by all of them. Bill’s family and friends all know that he will continue to be of service to all as a war­ rior in our Lords Army. The Lord bless you and Keep You until we see you again. We love you. Funeral services were held Wednesday. December 21, 2005 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Pastor Douglas Beason officiating. Interment with a military burial at Freeport Cemetery . Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of West Michigan. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. HASTINGS - Veta Ione Casey, age 81, of Hastings, died Thursday. December 15.2005 at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Casey was bom on April 9. 1924 on the Bird Rd. farm in Baltimore Twp.. the daughter of Edward and Grace (Hart) Rice. She was raised in Baltimore Township and attended the Durfee country school, graduat­ ing in 1942 from Hastings High School third in her class. After graduation she worked two years for the Frandsen Insurance Co. in Hastings. In 1939 she first met Rex H. Casey. They were married February 12, 1944 in the home on Bird Rd. and enjoyed 53 wonderful years together until his death on July 3. 1997. They bought the Ebcn Pennock farm on Campground Road in 1948. She spent the rest of her life there and raised her four chil­ dren in this wonderful location. Vela was an accomplished pianist and organist, excellent seamstress, great cook and most of all. a loving mother to her family. She enjoyed 4-H, both as a member and a leader, strongly encouraged her family’s activities and achievements in 4-H and FFA. She was-an inspiration io all who knew her for, her mental,. phy s*cal and, spiritual strength. Her family was her greatest joy. Mrs. Casey is survived by her sons, Gordon (Carol) Casey of Hastings, Leon (Scsan) Casey of Hastings and Loren Casey of Hastings; daughter. Gloria (Jack) Pennington of Hastings; 10 grandchildren; 11 grc^t grandchildren and two on the way; spe­ cial family members Jerry and Louise Hurless and ciiildren; and a host of friends. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband and a brother-in-law. Robert Casey in 1997. Services were held Monday. December 19. 2005 at Wren Funeral Ho^c with Pastor Gary Newton officiating. Burial wss at Catar Creek Cemetery in Hope Township. Memorial contributions may be made n Barry County 4-H. Positive Erection (Day Center Program) of Barry County, Barr/ Community Hospice. Heartland Hospice oF Grand Rapids. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeralhome.com). |Marilyn J. Chaffee| NASHVILLE - Mrs. Marilyn J. Chaffee, age 69. of Nashville passed away peacefully on Tuesday. December 6, 2005 at her home in Maple Grove Township. Mrs. Chaffee was bom in Hart, on July 2. 1936, the daughter of the late Emil and Alice (Swift) Wahl. She was raised in the Hart area and attended Walkerville High School, grad­ uating in 1954. She was the wife of Richard Chaffee The couple was married on June 2. 1962 in Quimby. The couple lived in the Hastings area for several years, then moved to the Nashville area in 1967 where they raised their family together. Marilyn loved to dance, play cards and lis­ ten to music. She also enjoyed travelling with her husband Richard; they especially enjoyed going on cruises together. The cou­ ple owned and operated the Nashville Locker. After 30 years in business, the cou­ ple formerly retired in 1999. During that summer they travelled throughout the country and spent some very special time in Alaska. Richard and Marilyn have been mairied for 43 years . Marilyn is survived by her beloved hus­ band Richard; her son Brian (Gale) Chaffee; her sisters Eunice Jones. Inez Lursema. Margie Watts, and Shirley (Duane) Ward. She is also survived by her grandson Patrick (Annie) Chaffee, and granddaughter Jessica Chaffee. She was proceeded in death by her brothers Herbert and Harold Wahl; and her sisters Pearl Pike, and Olive Pyle. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Maple Grove/ Ambulance <h Fire Department: Arrangements by Daniels Funeral Home. Nashville. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 22, 2005 - Page 7 Bernard C. Hughes NASHVILLE - Steven Lee “Steve" Joppie, age 55, of Nashville, passed away at Kalamazoo's Borgess Medical Center. Wednesday. December 14, 2005 due to injuries sustained from a construction acci­ dent He was bom October 8, 1950 in Lansing, the son of Leonard W. and Bertina Joyce (Elston) Joppie. Steve worked for the Taubman Co. Woodland Mali (Grand Rapids) as a building engineer from 1969-1987. He then worked for Wolohan Lumber (Kentwood) as an out­ side sales representative from 1987-1992; transferring to Kalamazoo as an assistant manager, from 1992-1995. He worked for Erb Lumber (Kalamazoo) in contractor sales as an assistant manager from 1995-1999. Currently, he was self-employed with his own company "Steve Joppie Builders" from Nashville. He was also a leader with TEAM. lie married the former Kathy L. Weaver on October 14. 1978 in Bumips. He is survived by his wife of 27 years. Kathy L. Joppie. of Nashville; his parents. Leonard W. and Bertina J. Joppie, both of Nashville; two sons, Jarrod and Janel Joppie of Grandville, and Jason and Katrina Joppie of Nashville; a daughter. Brooke (Joppie) and Allen Steele of Hastings; grandchildren, Ashleigh Joppie, Joshua Joppie. Mason Joppie. Natalie Joppie. Clarissa Joppie, and A.J. Steele; two sisters, Paula and Lester Godbey of Nashville, and L. Julia Mead of LaPorte, IN; his wife’s parents, Richard and Marceil Freiberg of Bumips; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many special friends. He was preceded in death by his grandpar­ ents Leonard Earl and C. Erma Joppie; his grandparents. Lester and Ina Elston; his uncle. Neil Joppie; his aunt, JoAnne Steward; his cousin. Larry Neil Musser; his cousin, Diane Priesman; and hi* brother-in-law. Major Stanley Mead. Steve attended Maple Valley High School where he graduated in 1969. He then attend­ ed ITT Technical School in Grand Rapids. He also attended Grand Rapids Junior College where he majored in business from 1974­ 1975. Steve completed courses through Kalamazoo Home Builders Association, and received his State of Michigan Builders license in 1999. He and his wife built and fin­ ished the home they live in at Nashville. Steve was a member of the H.B.A. of Barry County, Barry Cou.ity Chamber of Commerce, Nashville Community Development Committee, Co-chair of the Nashville Harvest Festival. He loved “his Truck!" Equal to that, he loved and adored his grandchildren. He would raise pheasant; and collected pheasant memorabilia. He enjoyed going hunting and fishing, golfing, working on stained glass, reading, camping, and going to Silver Lake Sand Dunes, hot tubing, and his morning cof­ fee at iocal restaurants. He would help any­ one in need. Funeral services celebrating Steve Joppte's life were held Monday, December 19,2006 at the Thomapple Valley Community Church, Hastings with Pastor Phil Courtright officiat­ ing. Private family burial followed at the Nashville's Lakeview Cemetery. Memorial tributes may be made to The Joppie Family or Gift of Life. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. Edna Marie Anders HASTINGS - Edna Marie Anders, age 78, of Hastings, died Tuesday. December 20. 2005 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. She was bom September 25, 1927 in Prairieville, th? daughter of Frank R. and Mildred M. (Nasi?) Silcock. Edna attended Hastings Schools and received her GED from Hastings High School in 1984. She was employed for Hastings Manufacturing Co. for 13 years and Lescoe in Middleville for four years. She loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and working in her flower garden. Edna was a former member of the Motor Aires Motorcycle Club in Hastings. Edna was preceded in death by a son. Michael Paul Ulrich; her parents; two broth­ ers, Charles and Robert Silcock. Surviving are two daughters. Caroline (Ronald) McClelland of Middleville; Patricia Milligan of Hastings; many grandchildren; great grandchildren and great great grand­ children; sister, Emma Jean Jackson of Constantine; several nieces and nephews. No visitation will be held. Memorial serv­ ices will be held at a later date. Memorials can be made to Thomapple Manor. Arrangements arc by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. DELTON - Bernard C. Hughes, of Delton, passed away, December 19. 2005, at his resi­ dence. with his family at his bedside. Bemie was bom on August 17, 1939. in Calhoun County, the son of Max and Lena (Garity> Hughes. He was an employee of Mensch Manufacturing in Hastings. Bemie was a member of the Michigan Dyna Meter Association. He loved horse pulling, camping and fish­ ing on Fine, Fair or Clear Lakes. On March 30. 1957, he married JoAnn Lake who survives. Other members of his family include chil­ dren, Victoria (Frank) Pullen. Laurie (Dan) Kitchen, Dean (Heidi) Hughes, and Faron (Leann) Hughes; brothers, Kenneth (Janet), Leonard (Marge) and Gerald (Janet) Hughes; a sister, Laura Omsbee; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Bemie was preceded in death by his par­ ents and sons, Robert and Thomas tree and a brother, Raymond. Funeral services will be conduted at Williams-Gores Funeni Hume. Delton, Thursday, December 22,2UU5,1 p.m.. Pastor David Burgett, officiating. Interment Hickory Owners Cemetery. Memorial contribution.- to the family will be appreciated. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. James L. Groendyke Sr. DELTON - James L. Groendyke Sr., age 60, of Delton, formerly of Caledonia, passed away unexpectedly. God called his humble servant home on Tuesday, December 13, 2005, after a lifetime of serving the Lord. He was a co-owner of Rainbow’s End. He is survived by his wife, Judy; his four sons, James and Melanie, Jeremy, Jeffery and Patricia, Jason and LaSluy; his grandchil­ dren. Shannon. Gavon, Lindsey. Cassandra, Joshua, Bailey, Tyler, Morgan, and Logan; his father, John Groendyke: his sisters, Barbara (Jack) Huizinga, Sherrie (Steve) Crooks. Joan (Don) VanOtteren, Beth Lampane. his half brothers. Rod (Connie). Chuck (Vickie). Del (Molly) Buxton; his aunt. Hazel (Jim) Spencer, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Katheryn Groendyke, and birthfather, Russell Buxton. The funeral service was held Saturday, December 17, 2005 at Whitneyville Fellowship Church, with Pastor Alan Mcody officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to Whitneyville Fellowship Church. Arrangements were made by Stroo Funeral Home, Grand Rapids. Cvpenter Welter Blakely to be 85 Walter Blakely, of Nashville, will observe his 85th birthday on Dec. 26.2005. Due to ill health, no celebration is being planned. Richard IV. Short DELTON - Richard W. Short, of Delton, passed away December 15, 2005, in Grand Rapids. Richard was bom June 14, 1941, in Battle Creek, the son of Wyman and Hazel (Barnes) Short. He retired in 1997, from Bradford White, where he was in the shipping department, for over 18 years. Richard was a member of the UAW Local 1002. He loved the outdoors, watching birds, and he had several bird feeders in his yard. Richard also enjoyed riding and traveling on his motorcycle, visiting with friends, and watching his grandchildren playing soccer. Members of his family include, daughters. Sherry (Gregg) Seelhoff of East Lansing, and Melissa Short of Hastings; a brother, Duane (Kathy) Short of Battle Creek; sisters, Arlene Barnes of Coronado, CA, and Elois Martin of Zeeland; his former wife, Mary Short of Delton; grandchildren, James and Wi’liam Seelhoff. and Heather Jorwifc; and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of his life will be conducted June 11, 2006, 2 p.m. at his residence. Memorial contributions to the American Heart Association, will be appreciated. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Wyatt Wesley Benton, Hastings and Lyndsay Kaye Dunn, Battle Creek. Nathan Levi Christie, Hastings and April Lynn Krebs, Hastings. Scott Michael Cathey, Hastings and Jeanine Fem Boyd, Hastings. Richard Lee Lawrence, Middleville and Barbara Ellen Lawrence, St. Joseph. Anthony Marshall Smith, Sr., Delton and Carrie Ann Newsome, Delton. John Earl Franklin, Hastings and Patricia J. Dykhouse, Hastings. Koji Takeshima. Sacramento. CA and Philicia Louise West, Nashville. Thomas Patrick Lyons, Dowling and Lori Sue Mitchell, Dowling. 5 generations of O’Heran Keech-Bailey BOY, Aidan Javor Johnson, bom at Spectrum Hospital on Nov. 22, 2005 at 7:02 a.m. to Mike and Kim Johnson of Alto. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 inches long. Welcomed home by big brother, Drew, age 2. Parents are Dan and Mary Javor of Hastings and Andy and Pat Johnson of Hastings. BOY, Ayden James, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 9, 2005 at 4:51 p.m. to Kelsey Potter and Philip Streeter of Delton. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Collin James, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 12, 2005 at 7:26 a.m. to Sarah Chaffee and Sean Kelley of Hastings. Weighing 4 lbs. 9 ozs. Terry Keech of Hastings and Julie Keech of Alto are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter, Kristen Kay to Jason Daniels, son of Jim and Debbie Bailey of Hastings. Kristen is a 2000 graduate of Hastings High School and a May 2005 graduate of Central Michigan University with a degree in elementary education. She is currently a sub­ strate teacher. Jason is a 2000 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed with Modernistic in Grandville. A May 6. 2006 wedding is being planned. GIRL, Makayla Joan, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 1. 2005 at 4:22 a.m. to Johnny and Karicen Birman of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Lucas Andrew, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 5, 2005 at 9 p.m. to Sarah and Andrew Van Meter of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 1/2 oz. and 20 1/4 inches long. can go on forever Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout GIRL, Katie Josephine, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 1, 2005 at 9:10 p.m. to Kristina VandenBerg and Mike Camphouse of Alto. Weighing 9 lbs. 10 ozs. and 21 inch­ es long. BOY, Brenden Wesley, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 2, 2005 at 1:44 a.m. to Jason and Jessica Haight of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 inches long. Give a memorial that Community GIRL, Aleaha Renee, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 9, 2005 at 5:43 a.m. to Trisha and Bruce Buckley of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Brooklyn Jean, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 6, 2005 at 10:15 p.m. to Melissa and Peter Eldridge of Delton. Weighing 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and 17.5 inches long. Great great grandmother Dorothy Bums, baby Brant O’Heran, AJ. O’Heran, great grandmother Barb Reiglcr and grandmother Pen»?y O’iJeran. A gift to the Barry BOY, Michael Talon, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 3, 2005 at 3:18 p.m. to Michael Rasnake and Linsey Snider of Wayland. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 3/4 ozs. and 20 inches long. GUN LAKE - SHELBYVILLE - Michael J. Chlebana, age 80, of Gun Lake, Shelbyville, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, December 20, 2005 at home. He was a veteran of WWH in the Navy Armed Guard. Surviving are his wife. Agnes Chlebana; two sons, Terry Chlebana of Shelbyville, Michael (Teri) Chlebana III of Middleville; two daughters, Sheila (James) Hinelinc of Wayland, Vicki (James) Kotrba of Shelbyville; 11 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; two brothers. Joseph Chlebana. of Shelbyville, Andrew (Elizabeth) Chlebana of Wayland; four sis­ ters. Amelia Peck of Kalamazoo, Julia (Roscoe) Dodds of Wayland. Ann (Erwin) Doublestein of Wayland, and Eleanor (Henry) Banas of Wayland. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Brad and Kathy Carpenter, of Woodland, and Dick and Robin Barnett, of Lake Odessa, announce the engagement of their children. Stacey Carpenter and Cole Barnett. Stacey graduated from Lakcwtxxl High School in 2001 and went on to play volley­ ball for Cornerstone University. She will graduate from Cornerstone in December 2005 with a degree in elementary education. She is currently completing her student teaching requirement in Costa Rica. Cole graduate from Lakewood High School in 2002 and will graduate from Hope College in May of 2006 with a degree in business management. He is currently employed in a marketing position by Red Bull Energy Drink. The couple plans to wed this summer and honeymoon in Hawaii. the county in the BsenhauenBolthouse Andrew Paul Bolthouse of Houghton and Nicole Ann Eisenhauer of Marquette are pleased to announce their engagement. Nicole is the daughter of Ron and Audrey Eitel of New Lothrop and the late Ed Eisenhauer. Andrew is the son of Stephen and Holly Bolthouse of Hastings. The bride-elect is a 2002 graduate of New Lothrop High, currently earning her bache­ lors degree in business administration from NMU, graduating this May. The future groom is attending Michigan Technological University pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology. name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the BCF or call (269) 945-0526. �Page 8 - Thursday. December 22. 2005 - The Hastings Banner The First Congregational Church will have its traditional Candlelight Communion service at 7 p.m. Saturday Dec. 2* Central United Methodist Church will have its Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. Saturday. The Sunday morning worship services will be at 10:30. the usual hour. However. Disciple Discovery classes will not meet. On Monday Dec. 26 the Red Cross Blood Mobile will be in town for its bi-monthly collection of that precious fluid. Hours are noon to 5:45 p.m. Additional hours have been announced by the Ionia County Genealogical Society. Stalling at the first of the new year 2006. the first Wednesday of qach month the genealo­ gy room will be open and staffed from 3 to 7 p.m. Also, on the first Sunday of each month, the room will be staffed from 2 to 6 p.m. The Depot and Freight House will be open on the last Saturday of each month (except December this year) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The genealogy rooms also will be open then. With three days open for four hours each, people who want to do research can be accommodated. Other hours are available by appointment. The benefit bake sale and photo session held last Saturday at the Woodland Township Hall was very successful. The tables were loaded with baked goods. In addition, some merchants and individuals had donated items that were for sale, with minimum bids listed. The value ranged up to $100. The baked goods were not priced. Donations were given according to the buy­ ers’ wishes. Leftover items were divided among the workers and taken to their respective churches on Sunday for dona­ tions. Meantime, in another part of the building, a crew was busy every minute handling the photo session of pets witn Santa. A pleasant setring was arranged for Santa to be seated and the pets took turns being photographed with him. College girls took names and orders. Sample photos of Betsy Hoort and her big black dog were used as example of the sizes available. Lakewood teacher Ron Stoddard was the camera man. Brent Schippers handled the computer work. Doubtless others had roles. Christy Erickson and Mary Flannery had doggie and kitty treats for sale. Business was so steady there was a line waiting* most of the time. It could be called a howling success. The photogra­ phy went on for half an hour after the announced time to accommodate those in line. The response was great in the call for baked goods and for customers. Lake wood United Methodist Church was filled for the funeral service for 21-year-old Betsy Hiort last Friday forenoon. Ionia pas­ tor Martin Culver of First UMC and his associate. Nancy Patera, led the service. Time was allotted for those wishing to peak. Besides her brother. Andrew, and her uncle from Ionia, three high school girlfriends and two high school friends who were young men. now college seniors, and two college friends spoke briefly. Classmate Laura Poortenga, a senior music student at Calvin College, sang. Ladies of the host church served a midday meal to the congregation. Leftover food went to a feeding program for Ionia's homeless. Funeral services were held at Koops Health Line by Scott B. Brasseur, M.D. 1005 West Grern Street Hast ini’s. Michigan i rirphonr 269-9 l.» 2 i 1 9 Internal Medicine Chapel Saturday afternoon for 96-year-old Mary Morrice, who has been at the summer home of a relative since leaving Thomapple Manor. She had lived earlier at Lake Manor and before that she and husband Charles and daughter Joann lived at their cottage on Jordan Lake, where they had a boat and bait business. They welcomed people of color when they were excluded elsewhere so they had many patrons who came from Lansing. Mary had many friends from her Avon busi­ ness. Relatives present were from the fami­ ly of her sister. Pearl Grove Bowen. Her “favorite psychologist" officiated at the service. Family and friends were hosted at Central UMC later. The Peacock family celebrated Chris.mas on Dec. 11 at the First Congregational Church with 71 attending. The children cel­ ebrated Jesus' birthday and later Santa Claus and Snoopy arrived with gifts and candy. Relatives arrived from Grand Rapids. Portland, Hamilton. Hastings. Aho. Ionia. Clarksville, Marshall, Fenwick. Grand Ledge. Saranac, North Carolina, Westphalia and Charlotte. The children entertained the adult guests. Evan Winkler, a teacher at Niles, had knee surgery Thursday, Dec. 15. He is recu­ perating at the home of his parents, the Larry Winklers, at Hastings. The dean's list at University of Northwestern Ohio includes local students Timothy Cunningham. Glen McDowell and Brandon Walkington. The pastor/parish committee of Central UMC hosted coffee hour last Sunday in honor of the departing Vanessa Todd who has been administrative assistant for many years. She recently was- honored for 20 years of employment at the church. During the service she was given a framed photo­ graph of the church with the presentation of an award. She is soon to be uzvried and will be living in Port Huron. Her successor in the church office is Deanna Reid, an experi­ enced church secretary who is also wife-of the pirtOr at Zion Lutheran Church. FOOD POISONING: THE HOLIDAY GIFT TO AVOID. Meddling mom Dear Annie: My husband and 1 have been married for 13 years, and my mother-in-law always has been a problem. She is pushy, nosy and very outspoken. I have tried over the years to get along with her - buying her nice would be disrespectful to my mother to serve gifts, sending flowers, taking her shopping — and I've even had her over for dinner. She alcohol, even though she never puts much effort into her sobriety. (We had no alcohol at always has something nasty to say. The latest episode. Mom had to have a pro­ my wedding, only to find out later that Mom cedure done at our local hospital. My girl­ was sneaking drinks at the reception from a friend was the nurse who got stuck taking bar at another wedding in the same hall.) I -m tired of catering to her and am con­ care of her (three other nurses refused). She proceeded to tell my friend that her son and I sidering having alcohol al this year's party, as I am sure my other guests would enjoy it. Do spend sc much money and we are so in debt, she doesn't know how we can live. you think I'm wrong? Should I tell my moth­ This is an absolute lie. We never have er in advance? - Anonymous asked my in-laws for a penny. We have no Dear Anony mous: You can serve whatever children, my husband has a great job, and we you like as long as you undcr-tand the risks just purchased a new home. I do not give my with Mom. Please remember that alcoholism mother-in-law any financial information is an insidious disease and will power alone is whatsoever, because I do not visit or call her. not always enough. My husband sees his parents every week, but Yes. you must warn Mom that liquor will he, too, tells them very little about our per­ be served, and she may take this as an sonal life, so she makes up her own conclu­ endorsement from you to drink, so be clear sions and tells stories she believes to be true. that it's not. Instead of free-flowing liquor, 1 asked my husband to inform his mother consider individually served wineglasses, so that she should stop spreading rumors about you can fill your mother’s with a similarly us. He said talking to her will only make hued soft drink or sparkling cider, and be sure things worse. (I actually think he is afraid of to have plenty of non-alcoholic drinks avail­ her? 1 am so fed up that I do not want to invite able. She may still sneak drinks in the my in-laws for Christmas this year. I see them only about four times a year, even though kitchen, but you can only do so much. they live 10 minutes away. How do 1 handle this woman with dignity and tell her to shut her big mouth? - Fed Up and Disgusted Dear Fed Up: OK, we get that Mom is not Dear Annie: I am a 30-something divorcee the nicest person, but you have pretty much shut her out of your life. Toss her a bone, with two teenagers. I have been dating for a lew years and finally have fallen in love with willya? Good relationships with difficult people the most wonderful man. I've known ’Dave’ take a lot of time and effort. You sec Mom so for a year, and I have never been this happy. rarely that you haven't had an opportunity to Dave treats me like a queen and adores my form a real connection. Invite her for kids. We were friends first, and that makes it Christmas and. oh. yes. mention that the nurse even better. told you what she said in the hospital, and you What’s the problem? My family! You want to reassore her that your financial ritlMF would think afiefT went through such a bad lion is terrifiq and she has no cause K worry. marriage, they would be happy for me. But That not only shares information, it also lets when 1 mentioned that Dave and I had talked her know nicely that her big mouth will not seriously about marriage. I can't tel) you the go unchallenged. snide and nasty comments that came out of their mouths. I love and respect my family, but I was qu.;te hurt by all of this. Dave has never done anything to cause my family to think ill of Dear Annie: I'm your average teenage girl. him. Am I missing something? - Faulted for I go to school, get good grades and have Fating in Love friends, but 1 also get teased because I haven't Deai Faulted: Your family members may started shaving my legs yet My friends have not have wvmt.'l up to Dave the way you been shaving for some time, and the fact that have. Also, they may have an attachment to I haven't has started to make me feel self-con­ your ex-husband, nu maiicf how bad the mar­ scious, and I get some rather rude remarks. riage was. They also may question yoer judg­ I've tried talking to my mom about shav­ ment and worry that you are rushing things, ing, but she doesn't really help. Should I just even though it's been a few years since /our null out a razor and start on my own, or divorce. should 1 wait until my mom gives me permis­ Unless someone can give you a reason tw sion? — Hairy Legs the antagonism, you do not nave to pay attri­ Dear Hairy: If you are a teenager, it's time tion to your family's opinion. Meanwhile, let already. Tell your mother you want to begin them get to know Dave better. shaving your legs, and ask her to help you select the proper razor and give you instruc­ tions. If she ignores you, ask someone else for help - an aunt, an adult friend, or one of your girlfriends who has been shaving for a while. Dear Annie: My busband retired several If you don't want to shave, you can try cream years ago as president of a large company depilatories, but teenage years are sensitive employing several hundred people. He knew enough without being embarrassed and teased everyone by name, and on holidays we sent about your hairy legs. Good luck. personal cards to every one, and most recipro­ Doubting 'Dave' Should shave I went to a Christmas party last night and had an upset stomach later that night. Might I have had a little bit of food poisoning? Food certainly make the holidays more festive but there are a number of factors that increase the risk of food poisoning at Christmas time. People tend to buy larger quantities and selections of food in advance; people tend to cook larger quantities of food, occasionally unfamiliar foods, that is left out in buffet type settings and there is usually the leftovers that people try to get you to take home and have for later. The symptoms of food poisoning are nasty: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, headaches, and weakness. Food poisoning strikes within 2-4 hours after eating contaminated food and it can last as long as 10 days. Dehydration is the problem with food poisoning and if severe enough, can cause death, especially in kids and in the elderly (both which seem to be in good supply at holiday parties). Send holiday card Dan Parker Dan Parker fills last Middleville council vacancy Treatment involves replacing lost fluids as best as possible by drinking plenty of water with some salt and minerals. Get additional medical help early if the one with food poisoning is a child, elderly, has other medical problems especially with the heart or diabetes or if you can't keep fluids down. The best way to deal with food poisoning is to know how to prevent it in the first place. All food handlers should be washing their hands. Cold foods need to be kept cold and hot foods kept hot. Foods should be served in small batches, not all at once. Separate foods as much as possible with each dish having its own serving spoon or fork. Don't leave food out for more that two hours and absolutely discard food that has been sitting out for more than four hours. Store leftovers in clean containers, keep them refrigerated and if reheated, reheat well. Most importantly, discard any food that you are the least bit suspicious of. Don’t risk your health or the health of your friends and family. Have a safe and healthy Christmas season. Scoff Brasseur, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician for medical advice before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. 9«MnM by I-atricia Johns Staff Writer Former Thomapple Kellogg School Board President Dan Parker was named to fill the unexpired term of former Village of Middleville Trustee William Nesbitt at the council meeting Tuesday night, Dec. 20. By a vote of 4-2 with members Dorothy Corson and Phil VanNoord voting no. his appointment was approved. Nesbitt. Floyd Bray and David Newman all have resigned in the last several months for residency reasons and in connection with some difficulties on the council. Dick Reyff. in nominating Parker said. “1 feel he is an excellent candidate for the posi­ tion due to his experience on the school board and his concern for the village. Parker is a village resident who served on the school board for more than 10 years. Parker said. “I love this community and 1 want to give back to it. 1 look forward to working as a team with the rest of the coun­ cil. I have no agenda or axe to grind." He will have to run for re-election in September 2007. Reyff and VanNoord will also have to mn at that election as well. The 'Gong'show Dear Annie: I loved the letters about what grandchildren call the grandparents. My grandparents decided they were too sophisti­ cated for norma) names, and wanted to be called ’Grandmere’ and "Grandpcre." Imagine their chagrin when my older brother pronounced them to be "Gongy" and "Old Gong" respectively. Those names lasted for­ ever. By the way. when my brother had children, they called my mother ’Mumbo.’ You never know. - Nancy in Montreal Dear Nancy: Your grandfather must have loved being "Old Gohg." We are falling down laughing. Avoid alcohol? Dear Annie: My mother has been strug­ gling to’ get clean and sober for many years. Unfortunately, every few months 6»- seems to slip up and go on a binge. She has been in and out of treatment facilities for so many years that I truly believe she doesn't want to stop. My question regards the upcoming holi­ days. Every year I have a party at my home and invite both sides of the family, as well as some friends. I worried in the past that it cated. Though many years have passed, we still send cards to those we knew. My complaint is that even though they know we arc Jewish, they send us Christinas cards rather than Hanukkah cards, although Hanukkah cards are readily available. I'm sure these people mean well, but please let them know such cards are insensitive to those who worship in a different faith. Caring in Ohio Dear Caring: Many people mistakenly believe Christmas cards cover everyone, which makes it seem as if the sender doesn't care enough to check. It's not k major issue, but when in doubt, we recommend a "Season's Greetings" card with a personal message inside. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar. longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox&comcast.net. or write io: Annie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more abou Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartooni'ts. visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at h-m’w.ctcators.com. COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE, INC. �The Hastings flamer - Thursday. December 22. 2005 - Page 9 _____________________________________________________________________ Financial FOCUS1 Furnished by MARK D. CHRISTENSEN —gfEdwaniJcnosandCo. Freeport District No. 9 FR Irving Township, Barry County Think Twice Before Cashing Out 401 (k) By Joyce Weinbrecht Freeport District #10 was organized in July of 1862. It was located on Section #1 of Irving Township. The first school was built in the year 1860. It was located 20 rods west of the present building on the south side of the road on the land now owned by Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Dukes After it was discontinued for use by the school, it was moved to the north side of the road and converted into a home in which Mrs. Cress now lives. Some of the children who attended the school were Delia (Yule). Ella (Can). Stella (Cress). Dave and Jim Furgerson, Asa Steckle. Ida (Turner) Burgess. Herman Gosch, and Bertha (Glick) Peck. Some of the first teachers were Julia Henry, Cassie Henry, Mary Richardson. Numan Puller and Emily Mathews. Bertha said. “I remember 1 went to school because 1 had to carry my brother’s dinner over to him.” Stella said. “Miss (Julia) Henry and I got along fine; I liked her. but the next year her sister, Cassie, came to teach, and I didn't like her at all.” A few years later a two-story building was built in 1880, which is now used for the cafe­ teria and assembly room. By the years 1902 or 1903, four more classrooms were added. Then in 1928 two more rooms were added. This building is now used for grades five and six. junior aixl senior hifh school. It is located about one-half mile wert of town. In 1950, another building was built, which is the elementary building. It has four class­ rooms and accommodates the kindergarten and first four grades. It is located near tne downtown section of the village. Year Teacher 1909- 1910 Nay O. Bump 1910- 1911 Gertrude Foley (Not listed thereafter) If you leave your job. what should you do with the money you've accumulated in your 40I(k)? Many of your fellow 401(k) owners are making hasty decisions which are proving to be quite costly. Consider this .statistic: 45 percent of departing workers cash out their 401(k) plans, according to a recent study by Hewitt Associates, a consulting firm that administers companies' 401 (k) plans. Why shouldn’t you "cash out" your 401(k) when you leave your job? Here are two reasons: • You'll face a tax hit You will pay income tax on the money you receive. Your employer is required to withhold 20 percent of your 401 (k) balance when you cash out your plan. The amount of tax STOCKS The follov.'eg prices are from the ctoee of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT8T Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Corp. Coca-Cola Co. fs _ I ,-- ,.t. uaim»erunrys»er Dow Chemical Co. Exxon Mobi Famky Dokar Stores First Financial Bancorp Ford Motor Co. General Motors M. Bus. Machine JCPenney Co. Johnson & Johnson KekoggCo McDonalds Corp. Pfizer Inc. 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If you cashed out your plan, you'd have to pay the taxes right away on this amount, plus a 10 percent penalty tax, and you may be tempted to spend the rest But if you moved the $50,000 to a tax-deferred vehicle that earned 7 percent annually, your money would grow to more than $380,000 after 30 yean - even if you never added another cent to the account. Alternatives to 'cashing out* You have some alternatives to cashing out a plan. Let's look at the most popular ones: • Move your money directly into an IRA - If you move your 40I(k) into a "Rollover IRA,' your investments contin­ ue to grow on a tax-deferred basis, and if you rollover the amount directly to your IRA, you will avoid the 20 percent feder­ al withholding. You can withdraw money as you need it. subject to IRA minimum distribution rules, which apply at age 70 1/2. You'll pay income rax only on the amount you withdraw. (If you make with­ drawals before you reach 59 1/2, you may be subject to a 10 percent penalty.) Plus, you can fund your IRA with many types of investments - mutual funds, stocks, bonds, government securities, etc. lifetime income stream. * Move your money to a new employ­ er's plan - If you're changing jobs, atxl your new employer offers a 401(k). you tray be able to transtier the funds from your old plan to the new one. You'll still benefit from tax deferral, and you may like the investment choices available in the new plan. * Leave the money in your plan - Not all 401 (k) plans offer this option. You will have to sun making withdrawals by age 70 1/2. Which of these choices is right for you? It all depends on your individual situa­ tion. But. as a general rule, all of them would probably be preferable to cashing out your plan. So consult with your tax adviser, talk with your investment repre­ sentative and consider your options care­ fully. This entire site Copyright C 2005 Edward Jones Bring your special event photos to us for quality, professional processing. J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS gs on eventually take payments in the form oi a Pledging to be Your Healthcare Partner Our Pledge of Service To You Each and every Pennock employee and volunteer has taken a pledge to be your partner in personal, professional and progressive care. This means we pledge to treat you with courtesy, respect, professionalism and compassion while providing the most state-of-the-art healthcare in the finest possible facility. Pennock Parmer, Eric E. Ward, M.D. Radiologist Pennock For more information, or to find a Pennock affiliated physician near you, call (269) 945-1 PHY (1749) HE A , SERVICES -tofewional. progre,Iire rP>rtDtti in petsoo* • Visit us on the web at www.pennockhealth.com 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings �Plfle to - Thursday. December 22. 2005 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTIHG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTAC OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILL TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John L Herman and Gail R Herman, husband and wife, to Amenquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated >4ay 25.004 and recorded June 7. 2004 m Instrument Number 1128832, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Crtrfmancial Mortgage Company. Inc. by assignment dated October 7. 2005 and record­ ed on October 14. 2005 in Instrument Number 1154564 . any County Records There ts claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-Nine and 68/100 Dollars ($128.729 68) ndudtng interest at me rate of 6.70% per annum. Under the power of sale cotamed in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice t3 hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them at pubic vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry Cunty. Michigan at 1<X) p.m. on January 19. 2006 The premises are located in the Township of Cartton, Barry County. Michigan, and are described Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMAION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUM­ BER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the forectoalng mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any. shall be limit­ ed otety to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert J. Yamngton. a single man. original mortgagor(s). to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc., a Michign Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 26. 1999. and recorded on April 29. 1999 m instrument 1028855. and assigned by mesne assignments to Bank of America. N.A as assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is dimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Four Thousand Three Hundred And 91/100 LoHars ($84,300.91), including interest at 6.5% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. note is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of t*ie mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at toe Barry County Courthouse tn Hastings at 100 PM. on as January 19. 2006 Said premises are situated tn Township of Irvin, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as That CoT'menong 53 rods West of the Southeast cor­ ner of Section. 16, Town 4 North, Range 0 West for piae of beginning, thence North 11 rods; thence West to bed of Nortn Branch of Thomapple River, thence up bed South side of Section 16; thence East to place of beginning. Cartton Township. Barry County. Michigan The redemption penod shall be 6 moths from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days frorri the date of the sale TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mort­ gagee can rescind the ste tn the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous res­ olution with the borrower, in that event, your dam­ ages. if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate. Dated: December 22.2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATESPC Attorneys for Citifmancial Mortgage Company. Inc.. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 201.2677 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMAT1ONWE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed sotey to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in toe conditions of a mortgage mads by Jeffrey A. Price, a married man. sole ownership and Season Price, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to MortgageEiectron>c Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee tor lender end lender's successors andtor assigns. Mortgagee, dated June 21. 2005, and recorded on July 1. 2005 in instrument 1148852. m Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed o be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand Seventy-Three And 37/100 Dollars ($108,073.37), including inter­ bat at 7.5% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided, node to hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on January 12.2006. Said premises are situated in Township of Thorapple, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 14. Hilltop Estates. Thomapple Township, Barry Cocr.ty, Michigan, as recorded in Uber 5 of Fiats. Pag-i 74. Barry County Records The rede'nptton period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, utess determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: December 15.2005 For more information, please caH FC C 248 593.1301 Trott & Trott. P.C Attorneys Fr Servicer 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Re *076150F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortrisgoe. In that event your damages. If any, shall bo limit­ ed sotefy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Tammy Gibson a Single Woman, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc , as nominee tor tender and lender 's successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee dated October 8. 2003, and recorded on October 31. 2003 in instrument 1116727. in Bany county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Eight And 31/100 Dollars ($165.168.31). including interest at 6.25% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the sial ile in such case made and pro­ vided. notice ts hereby given that said mortgage will be foreckjsed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings at 1D0 PM. on January 12. 2006 Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 360 feet of the east 605 feet of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23. Town 2 North, Range 8 West The redemptton period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale Dated: December 15. 2005 For more information, please call FC W 248.593 1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite *076294F01 part of the southeast 1/4 of section 23. town 4 north, range 9 west, described as: commencing at the south 1/4 comer of said section; thence north 01 degrees 30 minutes 26 seconds east 2644.26 feet alog the west line of said southeast 1/4 ; thence south 88 degrees 35 minutes 54 seconds east 870.0 feet along the north hne of said southeast 1/4 to the place o< beginning, thence south 88 degrees 35 minutes 54 seconds east 447.28 feet; thence south 01 degees 26 minutes 11 seconds west 433.14 feet; thence south 88 degrees 40 minutes 17 seconds east 75 0 feet; thence south 01 degrees 26 minutes 11 seconds west 75.0 feet; thence north 88 degrees 40 minutes 17 seconds west 522 91 feet along the north fine of he south 812.31 feet of the north 1/2 of said southeast 1/4; thence north 01 degrees 30 minutes 26 seconds east 508.71 feet to the place of beginning, subject to and together with an easement for ingress, egress and utility purpose over a 66 foot wide strp nf land, the centertine of which to described as: commencing at the south 1 /4 comer of said section 23. town 4 north, range 9 west; thence north 01 degrees 30 minutes 26 seconds east 2285 26 feet along the west line of said southeast 1/4 to the place o beginning of said easement; thence south 88 degrees 35 minutes 54 seconds east 298 0 feet along the south line of the north 359 feet of said southeast 1/4; thence south 80 degrees 03 minutes 55 seconds east 225.87 feet; thence north 70 degrees 51 mtnutesSO seconds east 372 50 feet to the east line of the west 870 feet of said southeast 1/4; thence north 63 degrees 09 minutes 29 sec­ onds east 262.35 feet; thence north 75 degrees 56 minutes4i seconds east 444 72 feet to the place of ending of said easement The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate Dated: December 22. 2005 For more information, please call. FC G 248.593 1310 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys For Servicer 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-822 Fife *048344F02 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Daniel B. Bacon, Sr , an unmarried man of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to Long Bach Mortgage Company dated the 1st day of October. A.D. 2002. and recorded m the office of the Register of Deeds, tor the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 21st day of October. A.D. 2002, in Instrument No. 1089744 of Barry Records, which satomortgage was assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2002-5 Investor ID: H03/H04. thru mesne assignments, on which mortgage there to claimed to be due. at the date of tt.v notice, for prmopai and rterest. the sum of $87,073.7? (Eight, Seven thousand. Seventy Three dollars and Seventy Two cents) including interest there on at 9.35% (nine point three five) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted t recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 19th day of January. A.D., 2006. at 1D0 o'clock said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sate at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Barry County. Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage Which said premises are described as follows All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the City of Plainwell, m the County of Barry and Statu of Michigan and described as follows to wit: The Easterly 3 acres of the following described proper!: Commencing m the center of section 29. Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Thence South 553.5 feet, thence Westerly along the South line of the North 553 5 feet of the Northeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter. 574 feet, thence South 220 feet. thenceEast along the South line of the North 773 5 feet of the Northeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter approximately 999 feet to the Centerline of Lindsey Road as traveled; thence Northwesterly along the Centerline of Lindsey Road to a point directfyEast of the pant beginning. thence to the point of beginning, subject to a nght-of-way for Lindsey Road across the Easterly 33 feet of the above described property. Commonly known as: 8690 Lindsey Road Tax ID 08-11-029-007-50 The redempion penod shall be one year from the date of such sate Dated December 15. 2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO.. L.P.A. By: Darnel E. Best. (P-58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weltman. Weinberg & Rets Co. L.PA. By Daniel E. Best. (P-58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weltman. Weinberg & Rets Co.. L.P.A. 215 Butterfield Drive. Suite 200-S Troy. Michigan 48084 WWR*04876714 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to col­ lect a debt. Any Information obtained will be used for this purpose. N you are In the Military, please contact our office at the num­ ber listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tne conditions of a certain mortgage made by Michael J Carson and Emma Carson, husband and wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for tender and lender s successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, a Delaware Corporation Mortgagee, dated November 26. 2003 and recorded December 5. 2003 in Instrument * 1118691 Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Five Dollars and Eight Cents ($172,965 06) including interest 6.65% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and providcd. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged prentses or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday. January 5. 2006 Said premises are situated m Township of Thomapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Saithwest one quarter of Section 11. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, desenbed as Commencing at the South one quarter of Section 11; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 sec­ onds West 1319 03 feet along the South line of Section 11. thence North 00 degrees 46 minutes 40 seconds West 233 46 feet, thence North 13 degrees 34 minutes 20 seconds East 985 63 feet along the centerline of Whitneyvi'te Road to the point of beginning of this description; continuing thence North 13 degrees 34 minutes 20 seconds East 2F5 70 feet along the centerline of Whitneyville Road; (100 feet wide) thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 200.00 feet; thence South 13 degrees 34 minutes 20 seconds; West 287.63 feet; thence North 81 degrees 08 min­ utes 00 seconds West 195.07 feet to the pant of beginning Subject to a 50 foot wide easement fa Whitneyville Road as recorded in Liber 151 of Deeds on Page 244. Commonly known as 6240 North Whrtneyvtlte, Mtodtevilte Ml 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: DECEMBER 4. 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for lender and tender 's successors and/or assigns Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestrvo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills. Ml 48307 (248)844-5123 "MnD fiTkTE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF CASE NO. 05-000518 CK-F JAMES GRUBKA and LINDA GRUBKA, ROY KERBS and JANET KERBS LIVING TRUST U/D 6/6/96 JAMES McGOVERN and ELAINE McGOVERN and LUCAS PENDER KOHLER Plaintiffs. v DAVID VAN DUESEN and GRETCHEN VAN DUESEN. JAMES L JUHNKE (P24416) Attorney for Plaintiffs 835 Golden Avenue Battle Creek. Ml 49015 Telephone : (269) 963-1441 ORDER OF PUBLICATION ORDER TO ANSWER At a session of said Court held m the Circuit Courtroom in the City of Hastings. Michigan, on this 1st day of December. 2005. PRESENT: HON. JAMES FISHER. CIRCUIT JUDGE On the 4th day of October. 2005 an action was filed by Plaintiffs against DAVID VAN DUESEN and GRETCHEN VAN DUESEN. their heirs, successors and assigns in this Court to dear title to certain real property described as: AH that certain piece a parcel of land situate and being in the Township of Barry. County of Bany and State of Michigan, and described as follows: to-wrt: The South part ol the West one-half (1/2) of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section Twentytwo (22) Town One (1) North. Range Nine (9) West, containing Forty-nine and one half (49 1/2) acres of land Also granting to second party an easement for driveway purposes over the Northerly Sixteen (16) feet of the East one haff (1/2) of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section Twenty-two (22) Town One (1) North. Range Nine (9) West, leading from the highway known as the County North and South Road to the property hereby conveyed, intending to grant to party of the sec­ ond part, his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, at all times forever hereafter the free ingress, egress and regress into, along and upon that portion of the property ol the parties of the first part herein desenbed from said highway to the property herein conveyed IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendants. DAVID VAN DUESEN and GRETCHEN VAN DUESEN. their heirs, successors or assions shall answer to take such other action as may ue permit­ ted by law on or before the i.4 day nf January. 2006 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this Order shall be published in the Hastings Banner for four (4) consecutive weeks IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that a copy of the Summons and Complaint be mailed by ordinary mail, to the last known address of Defendants which is PO. Box 8. Hickory Corners. Michigan 49060 James H. Fisher, Circuit Judge JAMES L JUHNKE (P24416) Attorney for Plaintiffs Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return ol the bid amount ten dered at sate, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by George O. Reptogte and Jessica A. Repiogte, husband and wife, original mortgagors), to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC.Mortgagee dated January 28. 2005. and recorded on February 4. 2005 in instru­ ment 1141026. in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Indenture Trustee, tn Trust fa the registered holders t Argent Mortgage Lean. Asset-Backed Notes. Series 2005-W1 Under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement daw as of Apni 1. 2005, without recourse as assignee by an assigrenent. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Four And 26/100 Dollars ($91,534.26). including interest at 7 85% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, a some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings at 1O0 PM. on January 19. 2006. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1. Block 7 of J.J. Kenfieid Addition to the City, for­ merly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof The redemption penod Shan be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned tn accordance with MCLA 800.321a, in which case the redemption porio.* shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: December 22. 2005 For more mlofmation, please call FC H 248 593.1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys Fa Servicer 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite *077583F01 atum THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the corK-ttions of a mortgage made by Andrew C. G'mdte and Jean M Grmdte. husband and wtta. to Mortgage Electronic Registration Sstems, Inc., mortgagee, dated August 26. 2002 and recorded September 18. 2002 in Instrument No. 1087655. Barry County Records Sato mortgage is now held by CrtiFmanciai Mortgage Company. Inc. by asaignment cated January 23. 2003 and recorded on Februar 3. 2003 m Instrument Number 1096724. Barry County Records. There is darned to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Sa Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Seven and 36/100 Dollars ($106,247.36) including interest at the rate of 1100% per annum Under the power of sate contained n the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice ts hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premise*, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Corthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 DO p.m. on January 19, 2006 The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: .The North 3 Rods of the South 6 Rods of Lots 19 and 20 of the City, frmeriy Village of Hasttngs, according to the recorded plat thereof The redemption period shaH be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. m which case the redemption petod shall be 30 days from the date of the sate TO ALL PURCHASERS The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolutxxi with the borrower. In that event, your damages. H any, ar limited sotefy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate Dated December 22. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor CttiFmanaai Mortgage Company, Inc.. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 201.2574 o»<?«io PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE SED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT Notice Of Mortgage Fycfewyre Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OUR OFRCE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages. If any, shall ba limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount tendared at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been marts in the condition* of a mortgage made by A>4a F. Shook: a single person, original mortpaw*). to U.S Bank N^iond AssocfebcM. N.D . Mortgagee, dated February '.4. 2003. and recorded or Apni 9. 2003 in instrument 1101685, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage iwr is claimed to be due at the date hereof the turn of Seventy-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Nme And 85/100 Dollars ($7/,469.85), including interest tne conditions of a mortgage made by: Jimmie D Britton Jr. a married man and Laura Britton, his wife to Mortgage tectronic Registration Systems, Inc.. CMERS"). solely as nominee tor Lender and Lander's successors and assigns The Huntingion National Bank. Mortgagee, dated June 10. 2004. and recorded on June 11, 2004 in Document No. 1129167, Barry County Records. Micigan. on which at 6.4% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mon gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that caid mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at IDO PM. on January 12. 2006 Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of the Northeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 17. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, thence along said quarter Section line East a distance of 135 feet; thence South 200 feet; thence West 135 teet. thence North 200 feet along the West line of the Northeast quarter of said Southeast quarter of said Section a <Mar<OB of 200 teet to the Point of beginning, except the North 33 feet thereof tor Highway purposes. The redemption period Shan be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance r.ith MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sate. Dated: December 15. 2005 Fa more information, ptease cal: mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHT THOU­ SAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTEEN AND 83/100 DOLLARS ($108,613.83). 7.249% per annum. including ntaresl at Under the power of sate contained *i sato mort­ gage ad the statute in such case made and provid­ ed. notice ts hereby given that sato mortgage wiM be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at puttee vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1D0 o'clock pm on. January 12,2006. Said Premises are situated in Village of Freeport. Cany Gnunty, Michigan, and an described as: Lot 10 .xto th* North 5 feet of lot 9 of Block 8 of Samuu1 Rouch Addition to the Village of Freeport, according to the recorded plat threof. as recorded In Uber 1 of Piets on Page 23. Barry County. Michigan Also: a parcel commencing s* Nortneast cor­ ner of Lot 10. Block 8, Samuel Roush s Addteon to the Village of Freeport, accusing to the recorded plat thereof tor the Place of ttognning; twice Southeasterly 76 08 feet along the Ea.-« stoe a said Lot 10 and the North 5 feet of Lot 9 a 3loik 8; thence East 40 feet; thence Northerly to a par,: 64 feet East of the place of beginning; thence Wait to the Place of Beginning, al in Secton 1. Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Irving Township. Barry County. Michigan. TAX ID NO 08-43-206-010-00 The Redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with 1948CL 800.3241*. in which case the rdemptton period shaH be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated December 12 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. (■MERS’). sotefy as nominee fa Lender and Lender's successors and assigns The Huntington FC F 248 593 1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite *071363F01 ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Defauft has been made in National Bank. mmhk Synopsis PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting December 14, 2005 Meeting was called to order at 7DO p.m. Rc-7 Call. Present Supervisor Herzog. Treasurer Nottx: jham. Clerk Nichols and Trustees Ritchie and Kennedy Also present: 3 members of the pubic Approved agenda with addition Approved minutes: November 9. 2005 meeting Fire Reports (Hickory Corners. Pine Lake) received Approved Pine Lake Fire Department request for purchase Jaws ol Life Police report received. Denied Police request fur earty purchase of 2006 Tahoe. Parks Commission minutes received. Approved payments of $2,000.00 & 200 30 fa Lakeshore Drive project Approved Social Security Number Privacy °olk.y Approved payment tor two board members to attend MTA conference Adopted Poverty Guidelines Resolution Approved PCI contract for 1 year with correc­ tions Accepted resignation of Dan Jeska/Zoning Administrator with regrets Accepting appilcationa Jor Tempofary Part time Zoning Administrator. Approved 2006 Annual board meetings schedule as presented Reappointed Marsha Bassett to Library Board for a 4-year term Budget amexlments tabled for approval at next month s meeting Board comments/reports received Public comment: none Approved list of brils as presented $53.693 19 Meeting adjourned at 9 05 p.m Normajean Nichols. Clerk Attested to by: Mike Herzog. Supervisor o«m74j» Mortgagee PETERM SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 23100 Providence Drive. Suite 450 Southfield. Michigan 48075 Pub dates. 12/15-1/5 °*47*' STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Ocedwri's Estate Estate of LELAND DALE SUTFIN. SR Date of birth: 12/19/1928 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Leland Date Sutfin. Sr., who lived at 12558 M-89. Plainwell. Ml 49080, died 1024^005 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Leland Date Sutfin Jr. named personal representative or proposed personal rep­ resentative. or to both the probate court at 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the named'proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date o.' publication of this notice December 12.2005 Nicholas J Schaberg P19945 427 South Westnedge Ave Kalamazoo. Mt 49007 (269)381-9730 Leland Date Sutfin Jr. 12558 M-89 Plainwell. Ml 49060 (269)629-9177 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 22. 2005 - Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to col­ led a debt. Any Information obtained will be used for this purose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Nicholas Seder. aMa Nek Seder, a/k/a Nick W Seder, and Sarah L Sister. huband and wife to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC. a Delaware Limited debility Company Mortgagee, dated February 10, 2004 and recorded February 27, 2004 in Instrument *1122815 Barry County Records. Michigan Said mortgage was subsequently assigned to: eutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Argent Securities Inc., Asset Backed Pass Through Certificates. Series 2004-W6 under the Pooling & Servicing Agreement dated as of Ap.il 1. 2004, Without Recourse, on which mortgage there is claimed to bedue at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Two Hundred Twenty­ Seven Dollars and Forty-Seven Cents ($104,227.47) mduding interest 9.3% per annum. Under the power of safe contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and prvided. notice ts hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml at 1:00PM. on Thursday. January 19. 2006. Said premises are srtated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lot 1278 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the plat thereof. Being the same property conveyed to Sarah L Seiter and Nick Setter, aka Nick W Setter, husband THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACTOUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lisa L. Sawyer and David Sawyer, wife and husband, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., mortgagee dated March 25. 2004 and recorded March 31. 2004 in Instrument Number 1124463. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum ol Ninety-Two Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Nine and 09/100 Dollars ($92,749.09) including interest atthe rate of 9.21% per annum Under the power of sate contained tn the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wtli be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings tn Barry County, Michigan at 1XX) p m. on January 12. 2006. The premises are located tr the Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 32 of Parker Park Fiat, according t the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 2 ol Plats on Page 46. Also, beginning at the southeast (recorded as northeast) corner of Lot 32 of Parker Park Plat; thence southeasterly a distance of approximately 50 feet to the northerly right of way ine nf a public highway: thence westerly along the north right of way line of said public highway a dis­ tance of approximately 40 feet; thence northwester­ an wife by deed dated 9-28-01 and recorded 10-9­ 01 in Document * 1067839, in the Office of the Recorder of Barry County. Michigan Commonly known as 130 W. Marshall St.. Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, nless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tie date of such sate. Dated DECEMBER 16. 2005 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Argent Securities Inc., Aset Backed Pass Through Certificates. Series 2OO4-W6 under the Pooling & Servicing Agreement dated as of April 1. 2004. Without Recourse. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys Potestivo & Associates. P.C. ly from the northerly right of way line of the said 811 South Blvd Suite 100 Rochester Halts. I 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 05-41673 Dated public highway to the southwest comer of Lot 32 of Parker Park Pict, a distance of approximately 50 feet; thence northeateriy along the southerly line of Lot 32 of Parker Park Plat a distance of 40 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shaH be 6 months from the date of such sate, nless the property is deter­ mined abandoned m accordance with MCLA §600.32418. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. TO ALL PURCHASERS: Th© foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buysthe property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate. Attorneys for Mortgage Electonic Registration Systems. Inc . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of th© bld amount ten­ dered at sste, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Myrna Knapp, a single woman, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . as nominee for lender and tender's successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated July 9. 2003, and recorded on July 28. 2003 in instrument 110955. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Fifteen And 96/100 Dollars ($162,215.96). including interest at 9.555% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and 'he statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on January 5, 2006. Said premises are situated in Township of Praireville. Barry Cointy. Michigan, and are described as LOTS 25. 26. AND 27 AND THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 28 OF FIRST ADDITION TO ARNOLDS PLAT. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. BEING A PART OF SECTION 36. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 1G WEST. PARAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. TOGETHER WITH A 20 FOOT EASEMENT FROM THE SOUTH EDGE OF LOT 8 OF ARNOLD'S PLOT IN LITTLE LONG LAKE WHICH IS AN EASEMENT APPERTENANT TO THE ABOVE NAMED PROPERTY. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3. PAGE 28 OF PLATS. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: December 1.2005 For more information, please call: FC S 248 593 1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Mctwgan 48025-5822 Fite *074232F01 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 209 3364 ”*trrn Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION E OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Renee A Bigger, a married person and Randy O. Bigger, a married person, original mortgagor(s). to Cendant Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 29. 2001. and recorded on September 7. 2001 In instrument 1066108. and modified by agreement datod March 1.2003, and recorded on April 7. 2004 in instrument 1124889, in Barry County records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum ol Seventy-Three Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Two And 42/100 Dollars ($73,662 42). including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made end pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM, on January 19. 2006 Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 21 of Middleville Downs Addition No. 1 to the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 4. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a, In which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date ol such sate Dated: December 22. 2005 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593 1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite *076305F01 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT ATTENTION COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate ALE NO. 2005-24298-DE Estate of Elena M. Smith, deceased. Date of birth : 01/27/1911 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Elena M. Smith, who lived at 7262 S Hastings Manufacturing Retirees! Crooked Lake. Delton. Michigan died 05/03/2005 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Robert Williams, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 and months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 12/13/05. Jiti Humphreys Steele P53335 10125 S M-43 Highway. Suite 14 Delton. Ml 49046 (269) 623-4775 Robert Williams 11580 Cobb Road Delton. Ml 49046 (269)671-4141 A t y Lowest Medicare Supplement rates in Michigan. the named/proposed personal representative within 4 August 20. 003, and recorded on August 21. 2003 in instrument 1111521, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Six Hundred Fourteen And 99/100 Dollars ($75,614.99). indud<ngin!erost at 7.245% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry ^oUnty Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM. on January 19, 2006. Said premises are situated m City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as. Part of Lot 8 of Supervisor's Glasgow's Addition accord­ ing to the Plat Theeof Recorded in Liber 3 of Plats. Page 3, desenbed as beginning at the Southwest comer of Lot 8; Thence South 89 Degrees 30 Minutes East 337.1 feet to the Southeast comer of Lot 8; Thence North 30 Degrees 5 Minutes 30 Seconds East 100.50 Feet along theEast lot line; Thence North 89 degrees 30 Minutes East 335 93 Feet to the West line of Lot 8; Thence South 00 Degrees 11 Minutes West 100.50 Feet to the Ptace of Beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determied abandoned m accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: December 22. 2005 For more informalion, please calk FC F 248.593 1313 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Servicer 0400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite *068240F02 December 15. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATIN WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed sooty to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Defaull has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel E. Wilkins. An Unmarried Person, original mortgagor(s), to ERA Mortgage. Mortgagee, dated New Medicare Prescription & Advantage Plans also available. Michigan Insurance Brokers (269) 375-8353 Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. is a debt col­ lector and we are attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that pur­ pose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by VICKY L WORDEN. A SINGLE PERSON to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER AND LENDERS SUC­ CESSORS AND ASSIGNS; LENDER IS WASHTE­ NAW MORTGAGE COMPANY . Mortgagee, dated September 06. 2002, and recorded on September 11. 2002 . as Instrument No. 10C7259. in BARRY County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred ^dl^en thousand two hun­ dred twenty six and 553100 Dollars ($118,226.55). including interest at 6.500% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the At Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml . at 1XX) PM on January 05.2006. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY, BARRY County. Michigan and are described as LOTS 2 AND 22 OF THE PLAT OF NORTHBAY. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS ON PAGE 32 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of suct sale DATED: November 29. 2005 Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Oto Woodward Avenue. Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 ATTORNEY FOR: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRA­ TION SYSTEMS AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER AND LENDERS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS; LENDER IS WASHTENAW MORTGAGE COMPA­ NY Mortgagee For More Information Call: (248) 540-7701ASAP735896 124)8/2005. 12/15/2005, 12/22/2005, 12/29/2005 asms Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. in that event, your damegee, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Shawn Heise, a single man. original mortgagor(s). to Argent Mortgage Company. LLC. Mortgagee, dated August 26. 2003. and recorded on August 28, 2003 in instrument 1112015. in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Argent Securities Inc. Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates. Senes 2003-W5 under the Pooling & Servicing Agreement dated as of October 1. 2003, without Recourse as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Five And 10/100 Dollars ($138,335 10). including interest at 8 55% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM. on January 5. 2006 Sato premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed es: Lot 54. OLD FARM VILLAGE NO 2. according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded tn Liber 6 of Plats, Page 34 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: December 8. 2005 For more information, please call: FC H 248 593 1300 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys For Servicer 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Ate *033311F02 mmwi GRAND A GRAND PLLC 31731 Northwestern Hwy, *151 Farmington Hills Ml 48334 PURSUANT TO 15 USC §1692 YOU ARE HERE­ BY INFORMED THAT THIS IS A ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMA­ TION THAT YOU PROVIDE MAY PE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the condition of a mortgage made by Edith Mann a single woman to HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPO­ RATION III by a mortgage dated Apnl 20. 2004 and recorded on Apnl 21. 2004 in instrument No. 1126174 Barry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Four and 66/100 Dollars ($145,694.66) including interest at 7.74% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wffl be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 100 pm on January 19. 2006 Said premises are situated in the City of Kckory Comers. County of Barry Stale of Michigan, and are described as ALL THOSE CERTAIN PIECES OR PARCELS OF LAND SITUATED AND BEING THE TOWN­ SHIP OF BARRY. COUNTY OF BARRY AND STATE OF MICHIGAN. AND DESCRIBED AS FOL­ LOWS 12 ACRES IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4, BEGIN 48 RODS NORTH AND SOUTH OF 40 RODS EAST AND WEST ALL IN SECTION 36. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST LESS. EXCEPTING AND RESERVING BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 36. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 30 SECOND EAST. 200.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 05 MINUTES EAST. 508 00 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST. 200 00 FEET TO THE WEST 1/8 LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 05 MINUTES WEST. 308 00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTING AND RESERVING ALL THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY PAUL J. VANDENBERG AND THERESA A. VAN­ DENBERG BY DEED DATED 07/17/1995 RECORDED 084)9/1995 IN DEED VOLUME 637 PAGE 211. TAX MAP OR PARCEL ID NO: 08-03­ 036-031-50 The redemption period shaH be 6 months from the dale of such sato. unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the dale of such sate Dated. December 13, 2005 Michael M Grand. Esq. GRAND & GRAND PLLC 31731 Northwestern Hwy.. *151 Farmington Hills. Ml 46334 (248) 538-3737 68569 Linda Brown Grand and Grand PLLC (248) 538-3737 ext 104 (248) 538-4110 fax Notice Of Mortgage "orecloeure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Edward A. Gaunt Jr. and Kathy S Gaunt. Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s). to Centex Home Equity Cnrnpsny. LLC. mortgagee, dated August 26.2004. and recorded on September 10.2004 in instrument 1133720, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Seventy Four And 26/100 Dollars ($127,574.26). including interest at 9.05% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on January 19. 2006 Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 289 Feet of the North 578 Feet of the West 660 Feet of the Southeast 1/4. Northwest 1/4 of Section 16. Town 3 North, Range 9 West. Rutland Township. Barry County. PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MOP.-.GAGE SALE-Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by: Alan E. Orreske. a married man to Mortgage Electronic Hegatration Systems. toe CMERS"), sototy as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns GMAC Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 28. 2003, and recorded on October 10. 2003 m Document No. 1115342. Bany County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THIR­ TY ONE AND 82/100 DOLLARS ($70,331.82). including interest at 6.50% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice >s hereby given that said mortgage wtH be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premtoes. or some pan of them, at pubbe vendue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1XX) o'clock p.m., on, January 5, 2006 Said Premises are situated m City of Delton. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: That part ol the Southwest one-quarter of Section 5. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described as. A parcel of land m the Southwest one-quarter of Section 5. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at a point 46.5 rods East of the Northwest comer of the Southwest one-quarter of said Sectton 5. lor the place of beginning, thence South 10 rods, thence East 4 rods, thence North 10 rods, thence West 4 rods along the middte of high­ way to place of beginning. Also commencing at a point 46.5 rods East and 10 rods South of the Northwest comer of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 5 for place of beginning; thence South 20 rods, thence East 4 rods, thence North 20 rods, thence West 4 rods to the place of beginning. TAX ID NO 08-03-005-008-00 The Redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sate. Dated November 28. 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc , CMERS’), solely as nomine© for Lender and Lender 's successors and assigns GMAC Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 Sex thfteto. Michigan 48075 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm Is a debt collector attempting to col­ lect a debt. Any Information obtained will be used for this prpoee. If you are In the Military, please contact our office at the number Iisted below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by. Amanda L Merrill and Justin Merrili. wit© and hus­ band to Oak Street Mortgag. LLC. a Delaware Limited Liability Company Mortgagee, dated October 22.2004 and recorded November 15.2004 in Instrument * 1137242 Barry County Records. Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., its succesors and assigns, by assignment dated November 3, 2004 and recorded March 2, 2005 m Instrument # 1142165 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One • tondreo Seven Thousand Five Hundred Fourteen Do.?its and Forty-Five Cnts ($107,514.45) includ­ ing imprest 6 99% per annum. Under ’he power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and ti.i statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice :s kwraby given that said mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a aisle c* th© mortgaged premises, or smo part of them, at puU*: vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hayings, Mt ai 1:00PM. on Thursday. January 19. 2006 Said premises are situated in Ofty of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are deso^ed as: Lot three and the West one half of a *wo (2). Block twelve (12) of Daniels Striker's Addition tu *h» City, formerly Village of Hastings according to tHo recorded Plat thereof Commonly known as 220 E Colfax. Hastings Mt 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such ate. unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241*. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date oi such sate Dated: DECEMBER 16. 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., its successors and assigs. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. PC. 811 South Blvd Suite 1X Rochester Hrtfs. Ml 48X7 (248) 844-5123 Our Fite No: 05-41829 Michigan... The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: December 22. 2005 For more information, please call FC F 248.593 1313 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Servicer 3040 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite *076934F01 mkmh - NOTICE The Barry County Road Commission will hold a Public Hearing on its proposed 2006 Budget. The hearing will be held at the Commission Room located at 1725 West M-43 Highway. Hastings. Michigan at 9:00 A.M. on December 27, 2005. A copy of the proposed budget is available for inspection at the Road Commission office. mmtmb �Page 12 - Thursday. December 22, 2005 - The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SER­ VICE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW. ATTENTION POTENTIAL PURCHASERS AT FORECLOSURE SALE: Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation) may rescind thia sale at ar y time prior to the end ol the redemption period. In that event your damages. If any, shall bo limn­ ed to the return of your bid amount tendered at the sale, plus Interest. Default having boon made m the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Shurl M. HNefy and Susan L. Hiveiy. to Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation), dated March 24, 1999. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds lor the County of Barry m the State of Michigan on March 30. 1999. m Document No. 1027246. et seq. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due as of the date of this Notice the sum of $164.630 49, together with interest at 9.00 percent per annum. NOW THEREFORE. Notice ts hereby given that the power of sale contained m said Mortgage has become operative and that pursuant to that power of sale and MCL 600.3201 et. seq.. on January 19. 2006 al ISO p.m.. on the East steps of the Circuit Court Building tn Hastings. Michigan, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court and/or for con­ ducting such foreclosure sales tor the County of Bany. there win be offered at public sale, the prem­ ises. or some part theieof, desenbed in said Mortgage as follows, to-wrt COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH 1/4 POST OF SECTION 9. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 04' 20' EAST ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 9 A DISTANCE OF 1040 49 FEET; THENCE NORTH 84 DEGREES 33' 05' EAST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 9 A DISTANCE OF 493.71 FEET; WHENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00' 06' EAST 713.00 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE SOUTH 72 DEGREES 36' 52" WEST 501.12 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00- 06* WEST 661.27 FEET; THENCE NORTH 68 DEGREES 10' 5T WEST 300 00 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 43 DEGREES 50' 39‘ WEST 279 24 FEET; THENCE NORTH 76 DEGREES 46* 44 WEST 125.53 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 108.03 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE AND THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT WHCSE RADIUS IS 5729 69 FEET AND WHOSE CHORD BEARS NORTH 08 DEGREES 32' 35* EAST 108.03 FEET; THENCE NORTH 09 DEGREES 05' 00’ EAST CONTINUING ALONG SAID CENTER­ LINE 141.97 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 10* 57" EAST 429.93 FEET; THENCE NORTH 04 DEGREES 28' 46* EAST 505 07 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF A CERTAIN FENCE ROW WHICH IS ADJUDGED IN LIBER 403. PAGE 913. OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS AS THE BOUNDARY LINE BETWEEN THE PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THE LAND LYING NORTH OF BAID FENCE ROW, THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 10' 16* EAST ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SAID FENCE ROW 586 90 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00' 06’ WEST 1104.53 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING. SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS OF THE PUB­ LIC AND OF ANY GOVERNMENTAL UNIT IN ANY PART THEREOF TAKEN. USED OR DEEDED FOR STREET. ROAD OR HIGHWAY PURPOSES. The redemption period shaH be one (1) year from the date of sale. BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD A ROY. P.C. Green Tree Servicing LLC (f/k/a Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation) By:___________________________________________ DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys fur Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated; December 12. 2005 W:\SuzieCoitectionsK3rnen Tree\Hwely. Shurl A SusanVtobce of Forectofmre.wpd Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgages. In that event, your damages. If any, shaH be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered al sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Cheryl Wertman. unmarried, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and tender 's successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated April 16, 2004. and recorded on June 4. 2004 in instrument 1128781. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Six And 82/100 Dollars ($118,336.82). including interest at 8 5% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1 00 PM. on January 5. 2006 Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Beginning at a Pomt in the North and Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgages. In that event your damages. If any, shaH be Untri­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth William Schild and Danielle L Schild, original mort­ gagors). to Argent Mortgage Company. LLC. Mortgagee, dated June 19. 2003. and recorded on June 27, 2003 in instrument 1107314. in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Argent Securities Inc. Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates. Senes 2003-W4 under the Fooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of October 1. 2003. without recourse ar assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Rtesn And 02/100 Dollars ($125,815.02). including invest at 9 65% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will he foreclosed by • sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, a! outtec vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in ru-iUngs at 1XX) PM. on January 12. 2006 Said premises are situated in C.tv of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 3 and 4 of Stock 13 of Eastern Addition to the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, excepting therefrom the East 7 rods The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated; December 15. 2005 For more information, please call: FC H 248 593 1300 Trott & Trott. P.C Attorneys For Servcer 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File 4076357F01 saurm Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THENUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damegee. If any. shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sate, pl us Interest MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joshua A. Gonxates andCcy A Gonzales, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . as nominee for tender and lender's successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated Apnl 28, 2003, and recorded on May 7, 2003 in instrument 1103699. in Barry coun­ ty records. Mchioin. on which mortgage there is claimed to be oue at the date hereof the sum of Nlnety-Fou. Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-Seven And 52/100 Dollars (S94.987.52). including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power ol sate contained in said mort­ gage end the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of Pte mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings a. 1:00 PM. on January 19. 2006. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2 of Block 9 of Kentfield's 2nd Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats, Page 37. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: December 22. 2005 For more information, ptease cad: FC W 248.593.1312 Trott A Trott, PC. Attorneys For Servicer 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4077458F01 °*Mn” Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THtS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any. shall be limited solely to the return of the bld amount tendered ? sate, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of « mortgage made by Carte E. Schwander and Alice M Schwander Husband and wife, original mortgagors), to Hamilton Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated March 26. 2004, and recorded on April 8. 2004 r instrument 1124968. in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company. Trustee as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Seven And 66/100 Dollars ($122,377.66). including interest at 8.05% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage w*5 be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some pari of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hastings at 1:00 PM. on January 5. 2006 Said premises are situated in Township ol Yankos Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 23. Old Farm Village No. 2. part of the Southeast 114 and the Southwest 1 /4 of Section 1. Town 3 north. Range 10 West Yankee Springs Township. Barry County, Michigan as recorded m Uber 6 of plats. Page 34. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 8. 2005 For more information, please call: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5622 File S075520F01 Robert A. Tremain A Associates, P.C. te adsbt collector end we are attempting to collect s debt end any information obtained will bo used MORTGAGE SALE*1 SSfhas been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by LARRY L WAGNER. CYNTHIA K WAGNER. HUSBAND AND WIFE to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRA­ TION SYSTEMS SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER AND LENDER'S SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. SAID LENDER IS REPUBLIC BANK. Mortgagee, dated September 13.2004. and record­ ed on September 16. 2004 . as Instrument No. 1134007. in BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred sixty one thou­ sand tour hundrrd eighty four and 47/100 Dollars ($161,484.47). including interest at 6.375% per annum Under the power of sate contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at puttee vendue, at the At Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml . at 1 DO PM on January 12. 2006 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. BARRY County. Michigan and are UNIT 1 OF DAISY LANE fl CONDOMINIUM PROJECT. ACCORDING TO THE MASTER DEED RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NUMBER 1095651 AND AMENDMENTS TEHRETO (IF ANY) AND DESIGNATED AS BARRY COUNTY CONDOMINI­ UM SUBDIVISION PLAN # 27 TOGETHER' WITH RIGHTS IN COMMON ELEMENTS AS SET FORTH IN ABOVE MASTER DEED AND AS DES­ IGNATED IN ACT 229 OF PUBLIC ACTS OF 1963 AND ACT 59 OF PUBLIC ACTS OF 1978. AND AMENDMENTS THERETO. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the date of such sate. DATED December 15. 2005 Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue. Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 ATTORNEY FOR: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS SOLELY AS NOMI­ NEE FOR LENDER AND LENDER S SUCCES­ SORS AND ASSIGNS. SAID LENDER IS REPUB­ LIC BANK Mortgagee STEENSMA PLUMBING 795-7495 SERVICE RUH DAILY i J Christmas Eve and Day service schedules set by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The following is a brief outline of spe­ cial services and events through Saturday. Dec. 24 and Sunday. Dec. 25. in the Barry County area: Hastings Christmas Eve at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church will begin with the 4 p.m. children's service. The Holy Communion and Holy Baptism Christmas service will be held at 10 p.m. On Christmas Day. the Sunday service will begin at 10 a.m. For further information, call 804-9698 or e-mail cmmanuel3@triton.net Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings will have the Nativity of Our Lord. Christmas Eve and Holy Communion services at 7 and 11 p.m. The Nativity of Our Lord. Christmas Day will open with Holy Communion at 10 a.m. with no Sunday School. Grace Lutheran is located at 239 E. North St., four blocks east of N. Broadway, across from Tendercare Nursing Home. Hastings Church of the Nazarene at 1716 N. Broadway will hold Christmas worship services Saturday. Dec. 24. at 7 p.m. for Christmas Eve worship and on Sunday. Dec. 25, at 10 a.m. for Christmas worship. Chester (Vermontville) The Chester Gospel Church will have a Christmas Candlelight service Dec. 24 at 6 p.m. For more information, call 543­ 5488. The church is located at 3744 W. Vermontville Highway between Mulliken and Chester roads. Clarksville Gateway Community Church in Clarksville will hold a Christmas Eve service of carols, candles and comnw'iion at 6 p.m. Saturday. ____ _ On Sunday, the morning worship al 10 a.m. will be a casual family celebration of the birth of Christ in song and scripture. Caledonia The Spirit of Life Lutheran Church, WELS, will hold special services at the Cross Creek Charter Academy at the cor­ ner of 76th and Kalamazoo. The church office is at 9809 Cherry Valley Ave. in Caledonia. Call 616-891-2004 for infor­ mation. Special worship services include, Christmas Eve Worship at 6 p.m. Saturday. Christmas Day Worship, Sunday at 10 a.m. and New Year’s Day Worship Sunday. Jan. 1. at 10 a.m. Brightside Community Church, 8175 Broadmoor Avenue (M-37) will have a Christmas Eve service at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. The services on Christmas Day, Dec. 25 are at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Peace Church, 6950 Chetry Valley Road, between Middleville and Caledonia, will have a service of lessons and carols Christmas Eve at J1 p.m. The Christmas Day service is at 9:30 a.m. Lakeside Community Church will have a service of songs and reflections, “I was There" Saturday at 6 p.m. Lakeside is located at 6201 Whitneyville Ave. Caledonia United Methodist Church. 250 Vine St., is holding candlelight serv­ ices at 6 and 11 p.m. Saturday. The Christmas Day service Sunday will begin at 10 a.m. Gun Lake Area Gun Lake Community Church will have Christmas Eve services Saturday at 6 and 11 p.m. The service on Christmas Day will be at 10 a.m. oin us as we celebrate our Savior's birth South 1/4 Line of Sectton 16. Town 1 North. Range 8 West arct 28 Chains and 9 Links North 00 Degrees 20 Feet West from the South 1/4 Post Thereof: Thence South 86 Degrees East 3 Chains 83 Links: Thence South 35 Degrees 10 Feet East 4 Chains and 70 Links to the Lake Thence South 02 Degrees 30 Feet West 4 Chains and 52 Links: Thence West 08 Chains 21 Links: Thence North 22 Degrees 15 Feet East 5 Chains and 6 and 1/4 Links Thence North 00 Degrees 20 Feet East 4 Chains and No Links to the place of Beginning The redemption penod shall be 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated: December 8. 2005 For more information, please cal FC X 248 593 1302 Trott A Trott. P C. Attorneys For Servicer 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 File f075893F01 -n™* The church is located at 12200 W. M­ 179 Highway. Middleville Middleville and Freeport United Methodist churches have planned Christmas Eve services. In Freeport the service will begin at 5 p.m. In Middleville there will be services at 7 and 11 p.m. A living nativity is planned for the Middleville United Methodist Church on the evenings of Dec. 22, 23 and 25. The Middleville Christian Reformed. 708 W. Main St., will hold its traditional free Christmas breakfast from 9 to 9:45 a.m. on Christmas morning. (Note: This is really free, as the church doesn't even take donations. Tradition has it that the elders of the church provide this meal.) The Christmas service begins at 10 a.m. There will be Christmas carols, the choir will sing, and everyone will celebrate the coming of Jesus into the world. Nashville Peace United Methodist Church will have two separate Christmas Eve servic­ es Saturday. The first will begins at 7 and the other at 9 p.m. The church invites the community to join the church on this evening. This historic neighborhood church is four miles west of Nashville. It has been in ministry for more than 125 years. Peace United Methodist is located near the corner of M-79 and Barryvillc Road. Sunday morning worship is from 9:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. each week. Church school for children is held during the second half of the service. Orangeville St Francis Episcopal Church at 11850 W. Nine Mile Road will hold a Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. Saturday. The evening begins with music until 7:30 pjafollowcdjbY 0c service. A rime for refnMrfnnents and conversa­ tion will follow the sen ice. There will be no services on Sundays, Dec. 25 or Jan. 1. The regular Sunday .service schedule will return Sunday, Jan. 8, ai 9:30 a.m. Woodgrove Brethren Parish luminaries will guide local residents to worship oe Christmas Eve at Woodgrove Brethrec-Christian Parish on Coats Grove Road Children wiiJ be invited to choose a costume as a shepherd. man or angel to help narrator Shari Barker tel! the Christmas story. Along wifij the singing of carols, special music will be provided by Celia DeMond, Katherine Altai ami Amber and Kristen Chase. All worshippers will be invited to par­ take of communion at the Lord's Table as “Silent Night" is sung and candles are lit Refreshments will be served in the Fellowship Hall, following the service. Woodgrove Parish will worship at 10:30 a.m. on Christmas Day with scrip­ ture readings and the singing of favorite carols. David DeMond will serve as wor­ ship leader. Special music will be provid­ ed by Kristen Chase, Molly Diekhoff and Celia DeMond. Steve Reid, executive director of Love, Inc. of Barry County, will present the New Year's message on Sunday. Jan. 1, at 10:30 a.m. Billed as a family-friendly congrega­ tion, Woodgrove Parish is located at 4887 Coats Grove Road between Hastings, Woodland and Lake Odessa. For more information, call 269-948­ 2733. Ceiebfude. &euid binfid Saints Andrew & Matthias W.ewiy CknUtwca&l Independent Anglican Church 2415 McCann Road (Between Hastings & Middleville in Irving) Christinas Eve, Dec. 24th • 11:15 p.m. Christmas Day. Dec. 25th • 10:00 a.m. OPEN: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Rector RL Rev. David T. Hustwick Deluxe Homes Prices starting at S189.900 Golf Course Views We use the 192H Ikxik uf Common Prayer at all service* For more information call the Rectory 948-9327 We are in communion with the United Episcopal Church of Nonh America -| M.y J I Year Golf Membership Included (616)791-1560 .1-800-290-3289 End of Year Sala! 15°/o Off Fabrics INCLUDES priced fabrica �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 22.2005 - Page 13 EETINGS City Officials Jeff Mansfield Roger Caris, Jerry Sarver,^ City Manager Fire Chief Chief of Police Thomas Emery, City ClerkITreasurer, Finance Director Tim Girrbach, 15^ Director of Public Works r'Z Hastings City Council ' * ■" ■ i — Township Offici -• •­ Dorothy ■Hawkins, JhndWard Dave Japerse, Susan Vlietstra, Thomapple Township Clerk 4th Ward James French; Howard ‘Hoot” Gibson Susan VandeCar, District 2 District 4 Treasurer ■** �Pa«e 14 - Thunday, DocemMr 22. 2005 - Tb» Hwnnos Banner jt AH I bl I 5 • "two" h an exhibit at the LaFontsee Galleries/Underground Studio in Grand Rapids. Gallery hours are Monday Wednesday and Thursday 9 a.m.-530 p.m., Tuesday and Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Sunday. LaFontsee Galleries continues to exhibit current works by gallery artists, including works by David Huang, Nela Solomon, Judith Tummino, & Holly Wallace. For more information call (616) 451-9820 or visit www.lafontsee.us December 2-30. • Marvels of Maiolica: Italian Renaissance Ceramics will be on display at the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 pjn., Sunday noon-5 p.m. Dating from the 15th century, more than thirty of these brightly colored and sumptuously decorated vassels will be on view in a rare exhibition from the prestigious Corcorar. Gallery of Art in Washington DC Adult admission $8, seniors 65 & older $7, •students $6, children ages 5 -13 $4. For more information call (888) 957-1580 or visit www.mcijergardens.org. Through December 31. • Dale Chihuly will have his works dis­ played in this large-scale, architectural exhibi­ tion by one of the world's best-known con­ temporary artists at the Kalamazoo Insitute of Arts. 314 South Park Street, downtown Kalamazoo. Hours are Tuesday Wednesday Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday from noon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays and major holi­ days. Admission for most exhibitions and events is free. Call (269) 349-7775 for more information. Through January 1. • Modern Masters of German Expressionism: Artists of Die Brucke from the Milwaukee Art Museum at the Grand Rapids Art Museum. The exhibition will fea­ ture dramatic prints and paintings by six major artists of this early 20th century mod­ ernist movement. The Bridge" was a group of young German artists working in the period from 1905 to World War I, who wanted to bridge the past into the future. Gallery houis are Tuesday-Thursday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-830 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m., dosed Mondays. Adult admission is $7, sen­ iors and students $6, and children 6-17 $3. For more information call (616) 831-1000 or visit www.gramonline.org. Through January 1. USIC THEATRE j • Grand Rapids Ballet presents: The Nutcracker at DeVos Performance Hall. Performances are set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. and Thursday at 2 and 730 p.m. Admission is $15-$45. For more information call (616) 454­ 4771 or visit www.ticketmaster.com. December 21-22. • Actors' Theatre 25th Anniversary Gala will be held one night only. The special per­ formance will highlight musical numbers from the 25 year history of the Actors at Spectrum Theatre featuring the original per­ formers. The 730 p.m. performance will be followed by a dessert ard champagne recep­ tion. Tickets are $25 each. Call (616) 234-3998 or (616) 234-3947 for more information. Sunday, January 22. • Andy Williams Christmas will take place at Soaring Eagle Casino. Tickets can be charged by calling 1-888-7EAGLE7. Dec. 22. • Willamena will perform at Bell's Brew ery's Eccentric Cafe and Beergarden, 355 E. Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo, beginning at 930 p.m. Must be 21 with ID. $5 cover. For more information call (269) 382-2332. Decembei 23. Bash features quality sparkling wines and champagnes from Australia, Spain. South America and the US., as well as an assort­ ment of hot and cold appetizers and music provided by 88.1 FM WYCE. There will be a raffle for CDs, concert tickets and a number of other great items. Tickets will be available at the door or you can reserve a spot at this annual holiday event by calling (616) 459-4788 xllO or visit www.soupson.org. December 22. • Steve lott is an embattled veteran comic who has seen it all & has plenty to say about it He does comedy without the aid of props, mirrors, or camera tricks. His lightning wit & controlled rage make every' show a one-of-akind audience smackdown. No stranger to either TV or the concert stage, Steve has appeared on A&E, Comedy Central & has opened for Steve Wright, Chicago & Jay Leno. Hecklers bewan. Mr. lott performes at Dr. Grin's Comedy Club, located at 20 Monroe Avenue, Grand Rapids, inside The B.O.B. Call (800) 585-3737 or (616) 356-2000 for tickets and information. December 22-23. • Living Nativity Scene from 6-9 p.m. at the Middleville Methodist Church. Dec. 23. • Singles and Couples Dance will be held from 7-10 p.m. at the Bumham Brook Center, 200 W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek. Cost is $5 members, $8 non-members. Public welcome. Come and cance swing, waltz, fox trot, polka, latin and more. Dick Day will perform Dec 1, Dec 8 features The Night Hawks, Day & Hodges Dec. 22, and the Collins Crew on Dec. 29. Dec. 22 & 29. • Pre-School Story Time takes place every Friday morning beginning at 1030 a.m. at the Hastings Public Library. The event is free and open to all parents and pre-school age chil­ dren. Call (269) 945-4263 for more informa­ tion. Every Friday. • Swing Dance at the Richland Community Center, 8905 Gull Road (across from Hardings). Dances start with lessons at 730 p.m. and the dance will take place after­ ward and continue until 10:30 p.m. Ail ages and ability' levels are welcome. Dress is casu­ al. $5 per person. No partner necessary. Bring a snack for the snack table. Call (269) 317-2197 for details. First Friday of every month September through June. • Sunday Social Dances with the Swing Master's Band at the Richland Area Community Center, 9400 East CD Avenue, Richland. Dances take place from 2 5 p.m. $7 per person. Beginning dance lessons are offered from 1-2 p.m. for $5 per person and feature instruction in swing, cha cha, fox trot, waltz, polka, and rhumba. No partner neces­ sary. All abilities welcome. Casual dress. No smoking or alcohol. Call Colleen Burke at (269) 317-2197 for more information. 1st & 3rd Sunday each month. • Bingo is held at the Nashville VFW Hall starting at 1030 a.m. every Monday. • Dance to Life at Bumham Brook Center in Battle Creek from 630-830 p.m. Singles and couples welcome (anyone under 17 must be accompanied by adult). $4 at the door ($2 for members). Lean basic steps in East coast swing, waltz, fox trot, cha cha, and rumba. Instructor Colleen Burke. Every Monday. OUTDOOR TIPS Chamber of Commerce CALENDAR The Barry County Chamber of Commerce is located at 221 W. State Street in Hastings. The Chamber can be reached by phone at (269) 945-2454.- Check out the Chamber s website at www.barrychamber.com CHECK OUT THESE DECEMBER BARRY COUNTY AREA EVENTS: 22 Holly Trolley Holiday Tour Friday evening in downtown Middleville. Trolley rides to view decorations end community events from 6-9 p.m. 22 A Christmas Carole Holiday Dinner at 6:30 p.m. at the W.K. Kellogg Manor, 3700 E. Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Comers. S32 per person. Call (269) 671-2416 for more information. 23 Living Nativity Scene from 6-9 p.m. at the Middleville Methodist Church. , 25. Bingo every Sunday at the Hastings American Legion, 2160 S. M­ 37 Highway, Hastings (the former home of the Tick Tock restaurant). Every Sunday. Doors open at noon, games from 2-7 pun. 28 Winter Camp at Cirde Pines Center, 8650 Mullen Road, Delton. Runs from Dec 28-jan. 1. For teens ages 13-17. Call (269) 623-5555 for more information. Coming in January 8 Bingo every Sunday at the Hastings Ameri an Legion, 2160 S. M­ 37 Highway, Hastings (the former home of the Ikk Tock restaurant). Every Sunday. Doors open at noon, games from 2-7 pad. 15 Bingo every Sunday at the Hastings American Legion. 2160 S. M­ 37 Highway. Hastings (the former home of the Tick Tock restaurant). Every Sunday. Doors open at noon, games from 2-7 pan. 22 Bingo every Sunday at the Hastings American Legion. 2160 S. M­ 37 Highway, Hastings (the former home of the Tide Tock restaurant). Every Sunday. Doon open at noon, games from 2-7 p.m. 29 Bingo every Sunday at the Hastings American Legion, 2160 S. M­ 37 Highway, Hastings (the former home of the Tick Tock restaurant). Every Sunday. Doors open at noon, games from 2-7 pan. If too flush a weasmt UP CLOSE-UKE TOUR TIME ...HE MMES A LOT OF noise but is slow on Weekly SUDOKU ISCELLANEOUS . . ■______________________________________ • Holly Trolley Holiday Tour through Middleville from 6-9 p.m. Trolley rides around the village to view decorations and community events. Dec. 22. • A Christmas Carole Holiday Dinner at 630 p.m. at the W.K. Kellogg Manor. 3700 E. Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Comers. Cost is $32 per person. Call (269) 671-2416 for more infor­ mation. D*c. 22. • The 7th Annual Bubble Bash at The B.O.B. in downtown Grand Rapids from 630­ 9 p.m. Admission is $25 and indudes drinks 6t food. The 7th annual Bubble Bash takes place in Crush at The BOB on Thursday. The Bubble absorne anp has built UP SPKD GWE HIM A SUBSTANTIAL LEAP... 4 TO 6 FEET. OEPENCTHG OH THE M&LE MP RANCE each small 9-box square comahts al of the numbers from one to nine. DIFFICUL n I HIS WffK • • ♦ Moderate ♦ ♦ Challenging ★ HOOBOY! Cfhe en Grapes and good luck in Portugal and Spain, when the clock strikes twelve on New Year’s Eve, one grape is picked and eaten at each toll. This symbolizes a wish for twelve happy months in the coming year. C 2005 King Features Syndicate. inc. □□□□□□□□a □□□□□□□□a □□□□□□□□a □□□□□□□□a □□□□□□□□a □□□□□□□□□ □□□□□□□□□ □□□□□□□□□ □nnannaaa — nxoans api»m Annul New far't Let Btllmam Duct letic talents of the dancers shine as they pres­ will be presented by Les Danseurs Dance ent this new Gordon Peirce Schmidt world Cub of Greater Lansing December 31 from 9 premiere. This is our version of street level art p.m.-l a.m. at the Grand Ledge Country - literally brought right to the audience. For Club, 5913 E. St. Joseph Highway, Grand more information call (616) 454-4771 or visit Ledge. Live music by Mr. Z with a Urge www.tjcketmaster.com. dance floor in a smoke-free facility. Waltz, Kimberly Akimbo will be performed swing, fox trot, latin, and tango throughout January 19-28 at the Spectrum Theatre. All the evening. Please bring a dish to share and performances begin at 8 p.m. Adult admission your own beverage. Coffee, tea, ice and cups is $22, students & seniors $20. Set in the wilds provided. Cost is $50 for couples. Advance of suburban New Jersey, this is an off-center registration required by calling (517) 927­ comedy about 16 year old Kimberly, her 8535. drunken father, her hypochondriac mother, GR Symphony New Year's Eve Cola and her ex-con scam artist aunt. There is the Concert will begin at 8 p.m. December 31. possibility of new love for Kimberly, as well Tickets are $20-$65. The Rotary Club of Grand as the issue of Kimberly's medical condition, Rapids' New Year's Eve Gala Concert wth the which causes her body to age much faster Grand Rapids Symphony returns. Bring 2005 than it should. In 2003, the New York Times to an end with your Grand Rapids Symphony, called "the comedy of the year... haunting featuring Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 in C and hilarious...a heartbreaking study of how minor. David Lockington, conductor; Aviram time wounds ever)’one." Tickets vvill be avail­ Reichert, piano. Also featuring Rossini's La able January 2, 2006. For more information gazza larda Overture and Rachmaninoffs call (616) 234-3946 or visit www.actorsatspecRhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. For trum.org. Afterglow party tickets or more information Russian National Ballet: Sleeping Beav'.y please call the Symphony box office at (616) will be performed at 3 p.m. Sunday, January 454-9451 or visit www.grsymphony.org or 22 at Miller Auditorium. Founded in Moscow www.devosperformancehall.com. For tickets over twenty years ago, the Russian National call (616) 456-3333 or visit www.ticketmas- Ballet is dedicated to upholding the grand, national tradition of ballet and developing ter.com. Richard and Helen DfYos Classical Series; new talents throughout Russia. Now the French Connection at DeVos Performance Russian National Ballet is its own institution Hall January 6 fc 7. Carl St. Clair will be guest with over 50 dancers of singular instruction conductor and Edgar Meyer will be featured and vast experience, many of whom have performer on the double bass. For more infor­ been with the company since its inception. mation call (616) 454-9451 or visit Under the artistic direction of Sergei www.grsymphony.org. Radchenko, the group win perform the classic The Odd Couple will be performed by tf<e ballet, Steeping Beauty. Ticket prices range Grand Rapids Civic Theatre January 12-28. from $15-$40. Winterfest will return to Gun Lake Feb. 17­ Performances are Wednesday at 730 p.m, Thursday-Saturday 8 p.m., and Sunday at ? 19. The community event w/s cancelled in pjn. Neil Simon's classic comedy returns to 2002 due to insurance costs but is now being chase away your winter blahs. For more underwritten by the Barn’ County Chamber information call (616) 222-6020 or visit of Comi.ierce. Scheduled events indude a free fishing weekend at Yankee Springs Recreation www.grct.org/seascm.html. Grand Rapids Ballet presents; World Area ond snowshoe weekend at Bay Pointe, Premiere at the Grand Rapids Ballet Sea Shai.*v Swimsuit Fashion Stow and the Company Studios January 19-22. ever-popula- Polar Bear Dip. Also being con­ Performances are Thursday 730 p.m., Friday . sidered are a teen and adult dance as well as a 730 pjm., Saturday 2 p.m. and 730 pjn., cross country hike or ski event. Next commit­ Sunday 2 p.m. The beginning of the New Year tee meeting is Dec. 19 a! Bay Pointe. For info brings a world premiere ballet to the Dancer’s c-mail Dianna Stampfler at dianna^proTheatre Series. The technical, artistic, and ath­ motemidugan.com This week’s selection: Aeon Flux Running time: 95 minutes MPAA rating: PG-13 In the year 2011, most of humanity is wiped out by a killer virus. The 5 million survivors — the beneficiar­ ies of serum developed by a man named Trevor Goodchild — are quarantined behind the walled city of Bregna, a utopia of Bauhausian architecture and safety. Fast-forward to the year 2415. There arc still only 5 million people on earth, and they’re all still living in Bregna. Despite its utopian trappings, the citizens arc a glum bunch, plagued by dreams and memories of events that supposedly never happened to them. Also, people arc mysteriously disap­ pearing, and rumors arc afoot concerning a renegade group called Monicans, who are hell-bent on destroying the powers-that-be. Sounds like the plot of a great science-fic­ tion film, doesn't it? And someday that film will be made. Until then, we'll have to live with the sad reality that this plot was wasted in “Aeon Flux,” the SnoozeFest film of the year. I mean, honestly, how bad does a movie have to be where even the sight of Chariize Theron (Aeon Flux) is flat-out boring? The film is based on a series of short ani­ mated films created and directed by Peter Chung for MTV back in the 1990s. In the tel­ evision show. Flux never spoke, and virtually nothing about her was explained. Was she an assassin? A spy? A terrorist? Who knew? And in every episode, she'd get killed. Brilliant, because this led to more questions. Was she a clone? An android? 1 still don’t know, but what 1 do know is those cartoons were the most compelling television MTV has ever aired. Director Karyn Kusama (“Girlfight”) must have never watched the show, because all the Chariize Theron stars as the mysteri­ ous Aeon Flux. mystery, excitement and tension Chung imbued the character has been lost in this live-action fiasco. Chariize Theron gives the most deadpan, lifeless performance of her career. You'd think with all the hopping around she does, her character would have a little more passion. But no. There really isn’t much about "Aeon Flux” to i ecommend it. If you have any interest in seeing the film, you’d be better off saving your money and renting the DVD when it comes out. GRADE: D © 2005 King Features Synd.. Inc. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 22. 2005 - Page 15 Sa(oiv>efr Sfarj GR Symphony presents world-renowned bassist BORN THIS WEEK: You like challenges that arc both mental and physical, and you enjoy always beating your personal best. ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Handle OM^tathat potentially awkward situaB^ktion by warming up your confidencc reserves and letting it .radiate freely. Also, expect an old friend to contact you. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) iTs not too early for the practical Bk W Bovine to begin planning possible workplace changes ■■■Mjpxtor 2006. \ recent contact /can offer some interesting Ij A i insights. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A request for an unusual favor should be carefully checked out. Also check the motives behind it. Your generosity should be respected, not exploited. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) The -^.^■^rcvclation of a secret could i V y cause some changes ic how to |\'Xdeal with a workplace matter. It \ / \ very likely also validates a jw Hjyposition you have long held. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) attempt to gel too per­ ’ jsonal could upset the very / / <>* private Scorpio. Make it ^pVjjjflvSclear that there's a line no kone crosses without your I (permission. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to v ^December 21) The savvy K/r^f yCSagittarian might be able to ms keep a family disagreement from spilling over by getting everyone involved to talk / 4 Jthings out. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Party time h^’hons. but for some Moon Children, so do some k.rr /SsW workplace challenges, xDeal with the second first, then you'll be free to enjoy ,hc ^un i*mc- CAPRICORN (December 22 to January /f* 19) Be careful not to push people too hard to meet your ideas of what the holiday weekend's preparations should r^jFbc- Best to make it a cooperative. LEO (July 23-August 22) A warm response to an earlier [request might be a positive Vindicator of what's ahead. {Meanwhile. Cupid could I pay a surprise visit to sinjgle Leos looking for love. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) ~ An unexpected request Jcould make you rethink a "position you’ve had for a Hong time. Meanwhile, plan a \ family get-together for the VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Til? How you respond to a IVproposed change in a project could affect your situation Be prepared to show how well you would hjjB^drbe able to deal with it. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) ^•-sSomeone might find that it was a . fluke to try to use your sym­ pathetic nature to get you to K A ^accept a situation you’re not ‘ and audience favorite “Symphonic Fantastique” He’s been called the best bass player alive. When most children were learning to read. Edgar Meyer began playing the bass. Meyer’s father, also a bass player, purchased a $25 bass for his son off the back of a truck. The younger Meyer still has that instrument, along with three Grammy Awards honoring his stellar career as a performer and compos­ er. Meyer will perform one of his own com­ positions with the Grand Rapids Symphony Jan. 6 and 7 at 8 p.m. in DeVos Performance Hall. The Richard and Helen DeVos Classical Scries concert will be led by guest conductor Carl St. Clair, music director of Orange County’s Pacific Symplony. Meyer says his “Concerto for Double Bass and Orchestra” is a fiddle tune with blues overtones, and the work’s purpose is to bring out the qualities of the bass that make it a sur­ prisingly good solo instrument. Known for his cross-over into blues, bluegrass and other genres. Meyer has collaborated with a wide range of musicians and vocalists including Yo-Yo Ma. Garth Brooks. Chick Corea. James Taylor and Mark O’Connor. The second half of the concert features another innovative composer, s work: “Symphonic Fantastique.” by Berlioz. When Berlioz was attending medical school, he went to his first opera and left a changed man. He almost immediately traded the scalpel for the pen and within six years had written a Mass, orchestral overture, choral music and completed his “Symphonic Fantastique.” The work tells a 'fantastic’ talc about a man.s intense longing for a woman who had no regard for him. When Berlioz wrote the piece he was smitten with the Irish actress, Harriet Smithson. Although her strongest emotion for him was disdain, she attended the pre­ miere of “Symphonic Fantastique.” and they were married three years later. The concert will also feature Ravel.s "Mother Goose Suite." written for two zhildren in Ravel.s life, as encouragement to practice their piano lessons. The five move­ ments of the suite are musical stories based on the Mother Goose fairy tales, including ^JonimfeirWDiioirDO ---------------------------- * not a coerced, effort. I weekend. >—comfortable with. Good for <<^ryOu. © 2005 King Features Synd., Inc. ---------- Super Crossword ™,WQS “Sleeping Beauty,” “Tom Thumb” and “Beauty and the Beast.” Tickets arc $11 to $57 and can be pur­ chased by calling Ticketmaster at 616/456­ 3333, on-line at www.tickctmastcr.com or in person at the Symphony office open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 300 Ottawa NW. Suite 100. Free Trolley Service Before and After Concert A new trolley service will be operating between Arena District restaurants and De Vos Performance Hall on Jan. 6 and 7. The trol­ ley will run between 6 and 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. and I a.m. Concertgoers can park, enjoy a meal at an .Arena District restaurant, and board the trolley to De Vos Performance Hall. Afterward, concertgoers can return to the Arena District by trolley. Symphony patrons will receive a ten percent discount on their meals at all Arena District locations by show­ ing a ticket stub on January 6th and 7th. by Hal Kaufman ______________ ® WHERE ITS AT SPORTS-WISE ALLEY OOPS! Which path does the bowling ball take to hrt the pins above? Pick 1.2. 3 or 4, and see If you are right. VERSE OFF! From a number that’s odd, cut off the head. It then will even be. Next, we say, cut off the tail. A time of day, you’ll see. What number applies in this oMw™,’ (m-uk.jums FUN T1MESI Multiply 21 by 6 and the answer is 126. an instance in which all three digits used in the multiplication appear in the product Just tor fun. see if you can find another two-digit amount, which, when multi­ plied by 3, will function similarly. That is to say. will produce a product containing the three digits involved in the math. P.S.: Complying amount is over 50. KNOW where it's AT in sporting terms? LeTs see. Each of the six stepped-oft AT teams at left has a sports connotation. See if you can puzzle terms out in accord with the following definitions: 1. Sports figure. 2. Fltchor-catcher duo. 3. WonproteBB tonal 4. Boat race. 5. Wins out over foe. 6. Stadium location (two words). Time limit: Two minutes. ZJP-TTTY DOI ZIP codes were intro­ duced by the U S. Postal Service in 1963. What do Uta tattan ZIP stand tar? uey meutaAOjdun ficauoz CS KWntw C ssuiB IS » op S«« svoJlu ’•Uvef-’. "t CHIEF JUSTICES MAGIC MAZE O supreme^coirt KNKIFCZWURPMJHE CZXUSSQNL JGECZX V R F T R(ELLSWORTH) P NOLUJ EHHECAYSWV TBRPLNGGLNKI IGE CEBZXLRDUNOWUUS ERRPOYEEEHMSQLJ I TGETEGRNLDBNAY XSIFWNRUTOTSH1Q ESAHCAUPONTUELV ET I AWTBLLAHSRAM Burger Chase Ellsworth Hughes Marshall Rehnquist Stone Waite Taft Taney Warren White Fuller Ruttedge Vinson ©2005 by Kmg Fmm SyndcaM. be WortJ rtf* rmervwd ©raw or fwvti IN K) KilViMJ IS S" 1 3IU .40 S3 JUS. IT 43111.) Read The BANNER every week! Copies conveniently available on newsstands, throughout the Barry County area. • Interestingly, the country’s first gas sta­ tion — which opened in 1913, in Pittsburgh — offered service 24 hours a day. On the day of its grand opening, the station sold a total «f 30 gallons of gas. Here's the part that may be painful for some to read: The cost of the gas was just 27 cents per gallon. • Here's a question for you single guys: Would you let your ex-girlfriend set you up on a blind date? In a recent survey of American singles, 12 percent of single men said they would. • In 1978, Woody Allen (whose birth name was Allen Konigsberg, incidentally) was awarded the Best Director Oscar for the film "Annie Hall." 1 wonder how his instructors at New York University felt about that: Allen was given a failing grade in his motion-pic­ ture production class. • It was New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd who made the following sage observation: "The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than you settled for." • Everyone knows that Alaska is the largest of tite United States, but many people don't quite grasp how big the state really is. The second-largest state, Texas, would fit in tiie area covered by Alaska two and a half times over. If some cosmic force could pick up the northernmost state and superimpose it over the continental United States, it would stretch from California to Florida and nearly all the way up to Canada. • Research reveals that the wettest spot on earth is Mount Waialeale, on the Hawaiian island of Kauai: It gets an average of 36 feet — yes, feet — of rain per year. Still as the spiral grew, He left the past year’s dwelling for the new. Stole with soft step its shining archway through, Built up its idle door, Stretched in his lastfound home, and knew the old no more. OLIVER WENDELL Thought for the Day: "When a man steals your wife, there is no better revenge than to let him keep her." — Sacha Guitry <0 2005 King Features Synd., Inc. HOLMES © 2005 by King Features Syndicate. Inc World rights reserved �Page 16 - Thursday. December 22, 2005 - The Hastings Banner Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER 945-9554 / oi Salt llrlp Wanted / or Ixt ill $99 AMISH LOG BED w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 $9.25-9.50 ALL SHIFTS, Ada area. Manpower is currently recruiting on behalf of Ac­ cess Business Croup, a pres­ tigious Ada based company. Immediate opportunities available: filler/packers, & skid loaders. Responsibilities include packaging products loading/unloading produc­ tion line, lifting up to 501bs. Candidates must have de­ pendable transportation. Part time, flexible hours available. Contact MAN­ POWER today for immedi­ ate consideration (269)948­ 3000. LOE__________________ BARRY COUNTY HOME­ OWNERS: Don't let higher interest rates spoil your holi­ day. Call Dale at West Mich­ igan Finance for a fast FREE and secure FIXED RATE re­ finance consultation, 1-877­ 805-1200 ext. 6 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought, never used). Still on roll. New $800 - sell $295. (517)204-0600 HOUSE FULL OF FURNI­ TURE: Everything must go! (All items less then 2mos. old). Bedrooms, great room, dining, kitchen, living room. Solid Oak and Mahogany, new beds. Too much to list. Cost $8,000. Will sacrifice for $2,500/best. (517)204-0600 MAHOGANY 1ABLE, CHAIR SET: 6 piece set still in box, seats 6-8 people. Ele­ gant! Cost $1,000, sell $150. (517)719-0451 NAPOLEON GAS BASE HEATER: 2,800 BTU’S w/fan, good working condi­ tion. $325. (269)945-9419 SLEIGH BED: queen cherry’ wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set $175. (517)719-8062 J? aid til I hanky Everett & Amy Rogers 4c Family would like to thank every­ one that came to his aide on December 8ih, 2005 at Saubee Lake. CARD OF THANKS Myrtle M. Cuddahee We wish to thank our family and friends for all their thoughts, prayers and condolences during the loss of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Myrtle M. Cuddahee. Thank you also for the cards, flowers, plants, food and donations. A special thanks to our sister, Felicia, who was there for mom 24 / 7. Without you bemg there­ for her it would have been hard for the rest of us juggling our jobs And fami­ lies. We knew mcm was in the best of care, thank you. To Dave Wren of Wren Fu­ neral Home for your kindness, comfort, help and caring, and to Reverend Steve Olmstead for your kind words, the wonderful services and just being there for us and listening. Thank you to the staffs of Pennock Home Health Care and Barry Community Hospice for the help you gave to us. Mom has gone home to be with Dad. God bless you all. The Family /Z id I ylati FOR SALE BY OWNER: 11 acre horse farm. 3 bedroom 2 bath ranch home. Ready to move in. $225,000 A MUST SEE! Thomapple Kellogg Schools. Call (269)721-3739 or (616)437-2355 FOR SALE BY OWNER: 4 bed., 2 bath on 3.8 acres. Lakewood school district short drive to either Lansing or Grand Rapids. Asking $138,000. Call (616)374-8644. 6 BED ADULT FOSTER CARE needs helper from 10am-4:30pm, $7/hr. Please call from 10am-4:30. (269)948-9433 CARPET SHAMPOOERS: 5 full-time openings $450 + per week. Women and men, Co. training, mgmt, opportu­ nity. (616)257-3600, 28th. St. 4c 131. DRIVERS: Great pay. Time! CDL able. Mike 343-6601. Dedicated lanes! Bonuses, Home A training avail­ Brooks Inc. 888­ DRIVERS: Great pay. Time! CDL able. Mike 343-6601. Dedicated lanes! Bonuses, Home A training avail­ Brooks Inc. 888­ SPEECH PATHOLIGIST/ AUDIOLOGIST: a part time, contract position is available for a licensed Speech Patholigist/Audiolo­ gist in a mental health agcny. Experience working with mentally ill and devel­ opmentally disabled clients is necessary. Send resume to Barry County Mental Health Authority, 915 W. Green Street Hastings, Michigan 49058. No phone calls. EOE. EXPERIENCED FORKLIFT DRIVER: Manpower of Hastings i4‘ curi^ntiy accept­ ing applications for a 1st shift position in Freeport area. Qualified candidates must have previous forklift driving experience in a man­ ufacturing setting and be able to drive and maneuver in confined spaces. Pay will be based on experience and an updated resume is re­ quired for consideration. Please contact MANPOWER for more details. (269)948■IflQQEOE___________________ NEEDED EXPERIENCED TREE trimmers. Must be able and willing to climb and work on lift truck. Full time year round work, medi­ cal benefits, 401K, and paid vacations offered. CDL li­ cense is a plus. Contact num­ bers (616)723-4109 or (616)318-5265 I mailt ad St 11 it t x SSSNEED MONEYS55 HOME OWNWERS: Have MILLIONS to lend. Will approve loans the banks won't. Credit prob­ lems okay. Late house pay­ ments, bankruptcy, self-em­ ployed, hard to verify in­ come, no problem! For a free analysis call Rich Welch, 231-206-7560. / \lalt Salt ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cot­ tage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newdspaperr and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real eiute advmiMng in ihti new., paper b Mibjcvt to the Fur Hou*mg Au •nd the NUhijan Civil Rijhn Act which cnikctivciy make u illeja! to ahcnhc "any prtfcuiKc. hmduion or (mrani Suh 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers Get them at J-Ad Grapnics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. , / o\h r ( art ADULT FOSTER CARE HOME has open private room for ladv. Call (269)948­ 9433. J Stocks J Bonds J Mutual Funds JlRAs J CDs Mark D. Christensen, AAMS 421 W. Woodhwn An, Ml 49058 (269} 945-3553 or Mfiw <8001288-5220 Edward Jones DUPLEX FOR RENT: 2bd.. 1 bathroom w/hook-up for laundry. All appliances in­ cluded. 626 S. Park, approx. 4 blocks south of Main. $550 a month. Call (616)957-4612 for more information. FOR RENT: On Carter Lake in Hastings, larger 3 bed­ room, 1 bath house with wasiier and dryer. Fully fenced yard. Gas and/or wood furnace, 2 1/2 car ga­ rage. Dogs welcomed. Secur­ ity deposit and credit check required. $775 per month. Call (269)838-3838. Ilniltt hold BED: a brand new queen pil­ lowtop mattress set. Brand new, in plastic, warranty, $110. Can deliver. (616)318- PO LTC E~B EAT Rash of break-ins reported in Delton area DELTON — The Delton area has been hit .several times in the past few weeks in a series of breaking and enterings. Troopers from the Michigan State Police post in Hastings are investigating the inciderits at several businesses in the area Money apparently was the target of the unknown suspects and police are asking anyone with information about the break-ins to call their office at 948-8283. Shelbyville man held on drug, traffic charges A 42-year-old Shelbyville man was arrested in Yankee Springs Township Friday, Dec. 2. after a traffic stop by State Police revealed that he was driving on a suspended license and was in possession of a controlled substance, marijuana. His name has been withheld pending issuance of a warrant. Rutland man hides, but still arrested on warrants RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — Arie Lee Foster, 29, of Rutland Township, was arrested on fugitive warrants from Kent County after police went to his house. During the initial attempt to locate the suspect, there was no answer at the door. After clearing the scene, information was received that the suspect was hiding inside the house. Michigan Stale Police Trooper Brian Roderick obtained a search warrant and the troopers found the suspect hiding in a bed­ room. The suspect was arrested without incident and lodged in the Barry County Jail. Two arrested in Nashville for pot possession NASHVILLE — Two people were arrested Dec. 11 for possession of a controlled substance, marijuana, after a traffic stop in Nashville. A search of the vehicle resulted in the arrest of the 26-year-old driver and a 26-year-old passenger, who were lodged in the Barry County Jail. ~ BED: king pillowlop, new, in original package, warran­ ty, can deliver, $95. (616)949­ 2683. Slippery roads blamed for traffic accident BED: NASA developed memory foam mattress set brand new with warranty. Must sell, $420. Call (616)949-6525, can deliver. HASTINGS — Slippery roads are blamed for a persona] injury accident at the intersection of State and Walnut streets on Monday. Dec. 12. Christopher Austin, 41, of Hastings, was unable to stop while making a left hand turn onto Walnut Street, resulting in a crash that sent 53-year-old Penny Rider of Nashville to Pennock Hospital, where she was treated and released. BEDROOM SET: new 6pc. complete set with sleigh bed, must sell, $550. Can sepa­ rate, can deliver. (616)949­ 6525. MISSION OAK TABLE: 6 chairs, JC Penney brand, 2mos. old, family size, cost $1,800 - sell $250/best. (517)719-8062 lhi\im xx St i»it t x DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (269)345-1173. HOME MAINTENANCE... Roofs raked, walks shov­ eled. Trustworthy house/pet sitting. Professional house painting. Light electrical & plumbing. Save 20% now through January. Seniors save additional 5%. True service with integrity. No job too small. Insured. Michael Evans (269)795-3133. Refer­ ences. In \h iiioriam IN LOVING MEMORY OF CiaraBelle Apsev who went to be with her Lord one year ago on December 24,2004. You have been deeply and sadly missed this past year by us all. We know you are at peace. Watch over us from your place in Heaven. Your loving family Job* \\tinted SNOWPLOWING REA­ SONABLE RATES. Call (269)948-1193 or (269)838­ 0615, ask for Gregg. Series of thefts from vehicles reported in Hastings HASTINGS — The Hastings Police Department is investigating the attempted larcenies from motor vehicles in the 100 block of Sherbroke Court on Thursday, Dec. 15. Officers said the male victim told them be noticed footprints in the snow coming from his vehicle, apparently going from vehicle to vehicle looking for unlocked doors. Several vehicles were broken into, but nothing was reported taken. Officers followed the footprints down Nonh Jefferson, where it was reported earlier that two vehicles were broken into. In one a radar detector and portable DVD player were stolen. The fooprints were then followed to West Amy and several other streets, where the trail was lost. r.w Hastings Police Department is asking anyone who might have information about these incidents 40 call them at 945­ 5744. ’ Hastings man arrested for 3rd drunk driving HASTINGS — A 66-year-old Hastings man will face cbvges of third offeni'e drucken driving after being arrested Dec. 18. Hastings officers said they noticed a vehicle going north on Michgian Avenue, weaving across the center line several times while speeding up and slowing down. After the vehicle turned onto North Broadway, the officers stopped the vehicle and sub­ sequent tests revealed a .19 blood alcohol level of the driver, Douglas Richard Macloei. Maclocd was arrested and transported to the Barry County Jail without incident. Alcohol believed a factor in arrest for assault YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - Barry County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Peter Karl Forsberg. 42, la»c Thursday. Dec. 15. on a charge of non-aggravated assault, in a domestic situation, and may be seeking an additional charge of opening a vehi­ cle while intoxicated. Deputies were called to 8551 Deep Lake Road in Yankee Springs Township. Forsberg was given a blood alcohol level ttr* and it was determined that his level was determined at .224, nearly three times the legal limit. Tools reported stolen from Hope Twp. property HOPE TOWNSHIP — A resident on Harrington Road reported to Bany County Sheriff’s Deputies Dec. 15 that a number of tools had been stolen from his property. • The missing tools included three fiberglass ladders, two cordless drills, a three piece set of cordless tools, a 6hp gas pressure washer, two gas powered framing nailers, gasoline canisters and a four ton floor jack. Anyone with more information about this incident is asked to call the Barry County Sheriff’s Department at 948-4805. Teen, 16, arrested with pot and paraphernalia YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a 16-year-old juvenile for possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver on Thursday, Dec. 15. The teen was stopped in Yankee Springs Township and a search of the vehicle revealed a hidden compartment in the door containing a baggie of marijuana, a set of scales and three fishing weights. The 1996 Chevrolet S-10 pickup was seized by deputies and the juvenile was released to a parent. The case has been referred to the Barry County Probate Court for disposition. Correction: A report in last week’s “Police Beat" failed to give the first name of Christopher Hawthorne of Hastings, who was arrested for drunk driving and resisting and obstructing a police officer. No license leads to arrest for pot possession CASTLETON TOWNSHIP — Charles Cook. 31. of Nashville was arrested Dec. 16 by Michigan Stale Police Troopers for possession of marijuana and having no operator’s license. Cook was stopped for an equipment violation in Castleton Township and after making contact with Cook it was determined that he had been driving on a suspended license. A subseqent search of his vehicle produced a quantity of marijuana. Cook was lodged in the Barry County Jail. Motorists’ alcohol level 3 times the legal limit BARRY COUNTY — Michigan State Police troopers stopped a 32 year old Hastings resident Saturday, "Dec. 1, for failing to use a turn signal. Upon making contact with the driver he was found to be intoxicated at three times the legal limit. The driver was booked and lodged in the Barry County Jail. �©Bros • Justin Michael Lennon, 22. of Galesburg, was arraigned in Barry County Circuit Court Dec. 15 on a charge of first degree criminal sexual conduct. A pretrial hearing date was set for Jan. II. • Chad Alan Conrad. 21. of Caledonia, was sentenced Dec. 15 to seven days in jail and 12 months probation on a conviction of stealing a 2000 Yamaha Bearcat four-wheel Quad in Maple Grove Township on Oct. 20. Conrad was convicted on Nov. 2. Traffic crash claims life of Alto woman An early Friday morning (Dec. 16) traf­ fic crash took the life of a 53-year-old Alto woman at the intersection of 60th Street SE and Alden Nash Avenue in Bowne Township. Deputies at the scene reported Brenda Kay Quick. 53 of Alto, was eastbound on 60'h Street when she either failed to stop or her Chevy Lumina slid into the intersection in front of another southbound vehicle. The southbound Chevy Silverado pickup truck was driven by Dean Gilbert Miller. 60. of Hastings He received minor injures and did not require medical treatment. Weather conditions may have con­ tributed to this fatal crash. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor on the part of ei Jier driver. Ionia jury finds Alto man guilty of wetland violations An Ionia County jury Nov. 30 found an Alto man guilty of violating Michigan's wetland and flood plain laws. Frank Ruffilo of Alto. Michigan was ordered to pay $2,500 in fines and required io fully restore the wetlands and flood plain damaged as a result of illegal activities. The sentence was handed down by 64B District Court Judge Raymond Voet. | "5Mrt1andy «s-‘a vrnicaFresource co-the overall health of Michigan's environment, and their protection remains one of the top priorities of the Department of Environmental Quality." said DEQ Director Steven E. Chester. "The DEQ will continue to work with our local law enforcement partners to investigate and prosecute those who choose to violate our environmental protection laws." The case was a collaborative effort between the DEQ's Land and Water Management Division and Office of Criminal Investigations, and the Ionia County Prosecuting Attorney. The violations occurred during March and April of 2004 when the defendant filled in forested and scrub shrub wetlands and floodplain along the Grand River. Ricky Shults, the contractor associated with Ruffilo's project, previously pleaded guilty to violating the wetland law. Judge Vbet accepted Shults' plea and ordered him to pay a $2,500 fine. Michigan wetlands and floodplain laws apply to persons who drain, dredge, or fill wetlands and floodplains regulated under statute. Wetlands and flood plains provide important environmental and ecological values, such as habitat for fish and wildlife, groundwater recharge and flood control. • Thomas LeRoy Wiles. 30. of Wayland, was sentenced Dec. 15 to serve 119 days in jail for violation of probation. Wiles originally was convicted and sen­ tenced to 12 months probation in April. 2004. and his sentence this week was a result of his failure to meet the provisions of his probationary sentence. Wiles had pleaded guilty on April 7. 2004. for possession of a controlled sub­ stance. • In last week’s Banner it was reported to John William Coe. 26. of Hastings was sen­ tenced to three months in jail and 24 months probation for breaking into the Fuller Street School in Nashville on Dec. 12. 2004. ano stealing a safe containing approximately $600 and for breaking into a Shell gas station near Gun Lake on Dec. 29. 2004. Coe was actually sentenced on Aug. 12 only for the Fuller Street School break­ in and theft. Vermontville man faces felony charge by Shelly Sulser Marshall Chronicle An alert Marshall police officer investi­ gating a suspicious vehicle on South Kalamazoo Avenue early Thursday discov­ ered a man drunk driving a stolen truck with a loaded 410 gauge rifle on the pas­ senger seat. Leonard Wayne Vaudrey. 39. of Vermontville, now faces one felony and four misdemeanor charges related io the incident that occurred at about 1:30 a.m. Wednesday. Dec. 14. according to the Marshall Police Department and Calhoun County 10th District Court. Officers said Sgt. Tim Bryant was patrolling near Mudica Street when he spotted the vehicle. "A black pickup truck was driven into the Moose Lodge and then drove right back out." Bryant reported. The truck sped up after re-entering South Kalamazoo but as Bryant watched, the vehicle slowed down then sped up again before parking on a sidewalk in front of a residence in the 1000 block, the officer reported. Bryant reported he saw a large figure standing between the vehicle and the house but by the time he parked and walked back to investigate, the man had disappeared, but the house was still dark. ■ ’ After learning Hiat the vehicle was regis­ Another barrel, a 22 gauge, was located inside a gun case in the truck, along with a small amount of ammunition. Bryant removed the round from rhe weapon, called for backup from Marshall Police Department Sgt. Josh Lankerd and the Albion Public Safety K-9 Unit and the three followed footprints in the snow. The K-9 officer located the man crouched behind the house and he was taken into custody, police reported. Vaudrey told police he "drank too much" and that he had been having a bad day. Police reported that Vaudrey claimed to have had his last drink two hours prior to being caught and that he had gotten into an argument with one of the vehicle’s two owners whom he had been staying with on C Drive North. "He said he had gone out drinking with (the truck owner) for his birthday." police reported. "He said they argued and he took (man’s) truck." When asked what he planned to do with the loaded rifle. Vaudrey allegedly replied he went out to "shoot a Christmas goose" because he was hungry. Vaudrey. who registered a .12 percent blood alcohol content on a preliminary­ breath test, and 10 and .11 on chemical tests at the police department, was lodged at the Calhoun County Jail. 'He was charged nuirsday with*one tered to a C Drive resident. Bryant looked inside and spotted the long gun stock in plain sight. "The barrel was covered by several shirts and other clothing." Bryant reported. Upon further investigation. Bryant dis­ covered that the gun was loaded with a 410 shell and that the safety selector was in the fire mode, he reported. felony count of carrying a concealed weapon and misdemeanor counts of operat­ ing while intoxicated, possession of a firearm under the influence of alcohol and driving with no license, according to Sgt. Scott McDonald of the Marshall Police Department. The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 Convicted felon petitions court on plea agreement by Jon Gambee Staff Writer A Middleville woman has petitioned the Bany County Circuit Court to have a plea agreement she made a year ago thrown out. According to court records, Guadalupe Tomas Harwood. 37. is asking the court to honor what she contends was an agreement she made with then prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill which stipulated she would plead guilty to one count of larceny of firearms and receive only probation. Harwood contends 'he entered into an agreement with authorities from the BarryCounty Sheriff’s Department, the Department of Alcohol. Tobacco and Firearms and McNeil to provide informa­ tion on a plot to injure or kill a Middleville Village Council member, whose name was not disclosed. Harwood said she met with an indivual on two occassions to secure information It’s tax filing season, time to visit... K. A. Mueller Accounting “.... in business to serve individuals and business." 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Barry County Undersheriff Bob Baker said that the reason the original plea was not honored was because the information Harwood provided to authorities was not credible. Baker said no threat was ever made to a Middleville Village Council member and no arrest was ever made. "Her plea was based on her providing information which would lead to an arrest.” Baker said, "and she failed to do that. There was no threat, therefor no arrest." Baker said that while Harwood was a prisoner in the Barry County Jail she approached deputies and told them she had information about an individual in Middleville who wanted to kill a Middleville Village Councilman. Baker said she was looking for a way to get her charges reduced but that after a thorough investigation by the Sheriff’s Department, no such plot was ever discovered and no charges were ever filed. Baker said Harwood also gave authori­ ties information about a cache of marijuana that was stored at a specific location but a thorough search turned up no illegal drugs. A check with the Michigan State Police revealed that Harwood has a long history of criminal activities. On Dec. 6. Harwood filed a motion to have her pica withdraw n and a hearing has been scheduled for Jan. 18 before Judge James Fisher. The Hastings Banns, - Thursday. Oecember 22. 2005 - Page 17 War of words continuing on Gun Lake casino issue by Patricia Johns Stiff Writer The war of words on the possibility of a Gun Lake casino continued during the past week as both the group “23 is Enough" and the Gun Lake Band of Potowatomis sent out press releases on the casino effort. The "23 is Enough” press briefing touted letters from legislators opposed to the casino and the tribe's spokespersons talked about potential economic consequences if state lawmakers stay on that course. Michael Jandemoa. chair of 23 is Enough, said last week. "The bi-partisan message sent by the House members was crystal clear it’s time to stop the unbridled expansion of tribal casinos in Michigan, starting with the pro­ posed Gun Lake tribal casino. Michigan has reached a saturation point with casino gam­ bling and it's time to draw a line in the sand and say no more." The Michigan State Senate passed by a 24 to 13 margin Senate Resolution 308, intro­ duced by Senate Majority Leader Ken Sikkema, officially rescinding support for the Gun Lake compact. The Resolution specifi­ cally included language that acknowledged t he overwhelming voter approval of a state­ wide ballot proposition by stating "The inten­ tion of the voters in approving the ballot pro­ posal to limit the expansion of casino gam­ bling in this stale will be frustrated if tribal casino gambling continues to expand.” Voters approved Proposal 1, which requires a local and statewide vote of approval before any new non-tribal casinos gambling will be allowed to operate, by a SB42 margin. In Allegan County, the proposed location of the Gun Lake casino, voters over­ whelmingly supported Proposal I by a 64-32 percent margin. Spokesperson for the tribe, meanwhile, have pointed to a recent U.S. Department of the Interior ruling that has possible implica­ tions for State of Michigan Last Monday (Dec. 12) the DOI informed Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal that it will not require Wyoming's Northern Arapaho Tribe to share casino revenues with the state or its local governments. This was in response to the State of Wyoming's reques. that the DOI require the Northern Arapahc to pay the tribe had previously offered to the state during compact negova­ tions. The State of Wyoming refused tl* tribe's compact offer, and as a result, the Secretary of the Interior issued procedures whereby the Northern Arapaho Tribe is per­ mitted to operate full-scale casino gaming with no state oversight and with no revenue sharing agreement. In a prepared written statement, the Potowatomi band said. “At some point in the future, the Gun Lake Tribe may ask the Secretary of the Interior to issue procedures, per federal statute, if the State of Michigan refuses to enter into a compact with the tribe. If the tribe receives procedures, it would not be required to share revenues with the state, however, it plans to continue to work with local governments to reach a revenue sharing agreement to address local impacts, regard­ less of a tribal-sta’.- earning compact. "The Wyoming decision proves that the State of Michigan could lose millions of dol­ lars in annual revenue if it refuses to enter a compact with the Gun Lake Tribe. A gaming compact approved by the legislature in 2002 would require the tribe to pay the State 8% of its net revenues, and would require the tribe to pay an additional 2% of its revenues to local governments. To date. Governor Granholm has not signed the compact, and the lack of gubernatorial action, has prompt­ ed legislative efforts to revoke the prior the legislature's approval. “In addition to losing its ability to receive revenue from the tribal casino, the State of Wyoming also lost its role in developing, monitoring, and enforcing gaming compli­ ance guidelines such as hours of operation, minimum age requirements, and compliance with Wyoming's tobacco and alcohol laws. If the Gun Lake Tribe were to receive authori­ zation from the federal government to con­ duct Class III gaming in Bradley, and no compact is in place, the State of Michigan would also lose its ability to negotiate regu­ latory guidelines with the tribal govern­ ment" The tribe spokesperson said hours before leaving office in December 2U02, Gov. John Engler decided not to sign the Gun Lake compact, citing conflicts with interested par­ ties in Michigan. However, in a six-page let­ ter to Governor-elect Jennifer Granholm. he strongly encouraged her to sign the compact and explained in great detail why the Gun Lake casino is inevitable. The conclusion of his letter begins, "The reality is that the Gun Lake Tribe will inevitably open a casino. Under federal law. the decision as to whether a tribe will be able to conduct gaming is made when the tribe receives federal recognition." The Gun Lake Tribe says its proposed casino will create 1,800 direct jobs with an average annual compensation package of $40,000, 3,100 indirect jobs, and more than $20 million per year in purchases of goods and services from West Michigan businesses. “23 is Enough" is a Michigan i'olitical Action Committee, with many of its support­ ers from Kent County. The group recently sent out releases noting that according to a column by George Weeks in the Detroit News that U.S. Senator John McCain, chair of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, announced he is considering seeking a mora­ torium on federal recognition and the taking of Land-in-Trust by Native American tribes until federal reforms are enacted and over­ sight improved. The Detroit News article reported that McCain believes the timing may be ripe for a moratorium in light of the Jack Abramoff scandal, ongoing federal investigations, and a federal Indian gaming law that is outdated and incapable of effectively regulating the $20 billion tribal gaming industry. The 23 is Enough group issued the follow­ ing statement by spokesperson. John HeL^iholdt, in response to the Detroit News article: "The federal Indian gaming law is outdat­ ed. broken and being manipulated by special interests to the extent that Washington is now embroiled in one of the biggest scandals in recent history, with Republicans and Democrats alike caught up in the corruption. The corruption and :cande! cannot be allowed to continue. Now u the time for an immediate moratorium on all .vcw land-intrust and federal recognition until the federal law is reformed." In response Tom Shields, president of Marketing Resource and a Gun Lake Tribe spokesman, "We are confident the governor will make a decision to sign a tribal state gaming compact based on true and relevant information. The governor is aware that the state cannot treat one tribe differently than the other 11 federally recognized tribes in Michigan." Shields also said. “We are confidant that she will make a decision that is fair to the Tribe, while protecting the interests of the State of Michigan." No matter what the fallout from this con­ tinuing war of words, so far neither side has had the last word. HoUZ Open Closed .Frida) . SaturdayJ*” Closed UP****’ Open ‘til Closed Se»Year’s I Glos'4 d Online BanKinR j' 24 Hours* H^^°pM‘4’058 Hastings �Page 18 - Thursday. December 22. 2005 - The Hastings, Banner Delton Kellogg Middle School honors students of the month Lavender. Rachel Parker and Melanie Stevens. • Sixth grade — Brandon Arnold. Shanea Kalec. Sarah Eddy. Chelsea Marshall. Adam May and Jacob Bentz. • Seventh grade — Trenton Risner, Matthew McKinnon, Avery Blackbum, Carlye Boehm. Emily Smith and Jacob Yakcl. • Eighth grade — Matt ingle, Jimmy Dcibert. Robert Hughes. Leah Hook and Abby Hickey. Seventh-graders (from keft) Trenton Risner, Matthew McKinnon, Avery Blackburn. Carlye Boehm and Emily Smith. Missing: Jacob Yakel. Students of the Month for November at Delton Kellogg Middle School were rec­ ognized by their classmates, teachers and administration with a special announce­ ment and reception in the cafeteria. Students are nominated based on out­ standing academic achievement, personal growth or service to the local school com­ munity. Nominees gather with Assistant Principal Mary Guthrie, in the school cafeteria for a brief talk, cinnamon rolls and juice. Each student receives a school certificate, snack coupons and a special certificate from State Senator Patty Biikholz. In January, all the first semester nominees with get together for an ice cream sundae party sponsored by Meijer and our Partners in Education group. Rhonda Sturgeon put up the bulletin board. Carol Handy baked the goodies. Carla Gilbert updated the website and Beth Smith printed the certificates and sent home notification to parents. Students of the month for November were: • Fifth grade — Robert Wiggins, Kylie Eighth-graders (from left) Matt Ingle, Jimmy Deibert, Robert Hughes and Leah Hook. Missing: Abby Hickey. Fifth-graders (from left) Robert Wiggins. Kylie Lavender, Rachel Parker and Melanie Stevens. A holiday message from Jon Gambee: behavior, he should be up for parole in the spring. His only regret is that if he had to kill someone, he should have done it sooner. If he had killed that awful man when he first met him. ba'd be out by. now. But tbakthe urges come less and less frequentl} these days and that's a good sign. Alice doesn't write as often as we would like. Perhaps that is because they will not give her anything with a point on it. It is hard to write legibly with the dull edge of a spoon. But she has come a long way and takes great pride in the fact that now when people say she's crazy, she has the papers to prove it. But she is enjoying her stay in the institution much better now that they have loosened the restraints. She is doing so well that they now allow her an hour of large muscle activity every day. She has a blast, running and jumping and bouncing off that rubber wall. They sent us a Greetings: video tape and the whole family enjoyed Our special children have done so well this watching her frolic and play, though how she year and we are proud of all they have accom­ can get going so fast in such a small room is plished. a wonder to us all. Father was putting a lot of pressure on Arthur has worked very hard and with good Bobby to join the service. He feels that 28 is too old to still W’r need someone who can really make a phone work! live at home. Bobby went Bilingual (Spanish/English) down to see the recruiter and Customer Service Positions he told the nice man that he Think all staffing services arc the -June? Think again. Working didn't need to go to basic train­ with Manpower presents several unique advantages for you! ing. he doesn’t even need a Manpower is currently recruiting bilingual Customer Service rifie. Just send him over to Iraq representatives for Quixtar/Alticor. Excellent customer service; and he will end the war all by computer and data entry skills required. These outstanding opportunities are part-time, long term with himself in less than a month. three weeks of paid training. He said he would kill all the Candidates should be available to attend training sessions from terrorists and then go hunting 3:30 PM to Midnight. Flexible schedules will be available upon for that Ben Laden fellow. He completion of training, but you must be available to work until promised to have him in a mat­ Midnight and Mondays are required. ter of days. The recruiter told Must be able to pass a hair drug screen. Please apply at the following location Bobby he sounded crazy and MANPOWER Bobby said. "Write that down." 127 N. Market Su Hustings So he is back home and back I love Christmas. I love everything about Christmas. Well, almost everything. The one Christmas tradition that I do not look forward to every year is that annual let­ ter from Grandma, or aunt Kaiaeuisicr Sue. telling you what has happened in her life and the lives of those around her. The letter is often signed by the whole family, but you can bet it was composed by a woman. A man wouldn't have the nerve. Besides, writing a letter like this would imply that he was actu­ ally paying attention to what was going on around him throughout the year. Actually. I should look forward to receiv­ ing this missive every Yuletide season because my family put the fun in dysfunc­ tional. Anyway, the following is one 1 received this year. The author will remain anonymous for reasons which will become evident. in his room. Father finally accepts it and he put cable into Bobby's room. We can't even get him to come out to eat. Cousin Claude had ft nice crop this year. He •Rfctep* ****** years. He got thirty bushels to the acre and thirty days on the work farm. When the feder­ al agents burned hishurvest people came from miles around. Yoo wouldn't think people would be that interested in watching a bunch of weeds bum. Our niece, Maybelle. finally had her baby. I can't say it looks much like her or her hus­ band. Frank. Frank said it’s funny how both he and Maybelle have dark hair and brown eyes while the baby is tow-headed and has the mast beautiful blue eyes you ever saw. Frank says he wouldn't think anything of it, but he is curious as to how it is they have moved three times in the last year and still have the same mailman. I received a letter from Florence last week. She said she is working hard to lose the weight she has gained over the winter. She is running four miles a day and should be getting close to Cleveland by now. She said she is going to keep going until she gets to a warmer climate and hopes that she will be thin enough to wear that little bikini bathing suit by that time. She said she made her mind up to lose the weight when she was out walk­ ing with her pct duck. Clovis, and a man came up and asked where she had gotten such an ugly pig. Well, she was so mad! She told the ignorant so and so that for his information Clovis was not a pig. he was a duck. The man told her he was talking to the duck. Well, that is all the news for another year. Here's hoping the holiday season finds you happy and well. Regards from all of us to all of you. Grandma 269-948-3000 EOE SPORTING COLORS LAST MINUTE PROFESSIONALS! FOR YOUR NASCAR FANS! Sixth-graders (from left) Brandon Arnold, Shanea Kalee, Sarah Eddy. Chelsea Marshall, Adam May and Jacob Bentz. Two new proposed ordinances read at Rutland Twp. meeting by Jon Gambee Staff Writer The Rutland Township Board heard the first reading of two ordinances at its Dec. 13 meeting. Ordinance 2005-108 provides for the addition of the definition for Community Facility to the Township Zoning Ordinance The new provision addes the following defined term: Community Facility: A building or structure owned and operated by a governmental agency to provide service to the public. ’ Ordinance 2005-109 adds Article XVII to the zoning ordinance, providing for a Mixed Use District, as well as amend­ ment to Article XX to add the general provisions of the architectural standards in the mixed use district. According to the ordinance, as present­ ed to the board, the intent of the Mixed Use District (MUD) is to provide a vari­ ety of uses and an appropriate mix of uses on the same lot. including high density residential, office, civic and liited com­ mercial and light industrial activities. The MUD is intended to allow land use flexibility to maximize utilization of urban infiastnicture. such as water and/or sewer facilities, while creating a unique environment designed to function well with the existing natural features, sur­ rounding neighborhood and overall region. “This ordinance will allow the maxi­ mum use of our resources, such as utilities." said Township Supervisor Jim Carr. “We want to provide fur new- develop­ ment while protecting the enviinnment and the natural setting of the township.” The MUD, he said, will balance devel- 7145 S. Division Ave.. Grand Raptds. 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People registering for the fist time for a car will pay nothing «nd those who need to replace a lost or dam­ aged card will be charged $2. “I expect to sec the new cards by January." Schondelmayer told the board. She also said the Library Board has chosen CommTech to be the technology consultant for the new library building. Working with library personnel, plans call for updated building security, book security, the telephone system, and build­ ing wiring. “The Library Board and I hope to fund and express checkout unit for the current building in order to get library users com­ fortable with doing their own checkouts," she said. The Township Board also accepted the meeting dates for 2006. The board will meet on the second Wednesday of each month. Discussion was held on the hours of operation for the township hall and it was deci<ied that beginning Jan. 2. the office will be open on Wednesdays from noon to 6 p.m. and on Mondays. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Visitors to the meeting included Brian Calley. who is running for State Representative in the 87th District. Calley. of Portland, told the board he is visiting as many local township board meetings as possible as part of his cam­ paign. “I feel that if 1 am going to be asking local people to vote for me. I need to be aware of local issues." he said. “If I am to address their problems, I need to learn first hand what those problems arc and how people feel about issues important to them." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 22. 2005 - Page 19 Local grad runs in Chicago Marathon Long-time opponents, but friends for lifetime Editor’s Note: Brett Bremer officially tied the knot with Nicole Becker in a wed­ ding ceremony in Middleville last Saturday afternoon, and as you read this, he's enjoying a honeymoon in more tropical areas to the south of us. In ids absence. I have seized this opportunity to pinch hit for the vacationing sports editor. by David T. Young Just before giving the starting lineups for the Caledonia-Wayland basketball game 1 covered last Friday night, the Wayland announcer asked all the local fans to pause and pay tribute to the Fighting Scots' football state championship they claimed over the Thanksgiving weekend. The fans responded with a warm round of applause, and for a brief moment I was reminded of how sports sometimes can truly be a positive force in our lives. 1: wasn't the first time 1 witnessed a class act like this in the high school athletic arena. Perhaps the most striking one for me came about a decade ago at a football game between Middleville and Wayland, when all players from both teams gathered along the 50-yard line and raised their helmets in unison to pay tribute to Vito Lombard j. a Caledonia High School football player who had been killed in a car accident the week before. Lombardo was rumored to have told the paramedics who arrived at the crash scene. "Hey guys, can you get me out of here? I got a football game to play neat Friday night" It was only a couple of weeks ago when a staunch Middleville fan gave me another reminder of what it should be all about when be wrote a letter to the Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News, telling all readers that despite the fact he will always bleed Orange and Black, he had a brief fling with the neighboring Caledonia Fighting Scots while they made their successful run to the gridiron championship. Indeed. I have been told that plenty of Middleville, Hastings. Wayland, Lakewood and Delton folks became temporary fans of the Fighting Scots last month, some even showing up to cheer for them in the state finals contest Nov. 26 at Ford Field. It was interesting that Middleville defeated Caledonia 22-20 in a regular season game in September. That loss and another one to Hamilton taught the Scots there is such*:hiug aModwapttsn. . But an even greater lessor, to be learned here is that your opponent in the arena of competition is not your enemy for life, only for the duration of the contest. To be sure, during the heat of battle, nothing matters more than attempting to best that opponent and do everything possible to accomplish the task. However, modem American culture too often these days sinks lowly into the emotional abyss of a perpetual “us vs. them” mentality. Professional and big-time college sports on television routinely deliver a heavy dose of “love your team and hate the opposition," likening it to a war between good and evil. We seem to get caught up in demonizing our adversaries rather than respecting them, which I think is a big reason for so much trash talk and egocentric, obnoxious or destructive cel­ ebrations before, during and after the games. I translate this into America’s awful history of fueling negative feelings about the Germans in World Wars I and II, against Japanese in World War II. North Koreans in the Korean War, North Vietnamese in the Vietnam Conflict and Muslims and Arabs in today’s wars. We too often paint them as less than human, when actually we really don’t know much about them. One theory about the reason for this behavior is that it’s difficult to fight and kill people we understand or respect I can only imagine how difficult that must have been during the Civil War. We must come to grips with the prospects that today’s enemy very well could be tomorrow’s friend, that the guy you want so badly to defeat and perhaps humiliate may be someone you need or want to be your brother or sister in tough times that may lie ahead. I personally have watched something like this unfold over about eight years. My eldest son, Robby, was and still is a cross country runner. When he was in sev­ enth grade, he and his team had to run against Newhall Junior High of Wyoming, which had as its best runner a tall, skinny kid named Mark VanderMeer. Robby, at 12 years old, called him “Mark from Park’’ and he understood this rival would con­ tinue to race against him as a member of the Wyoming Park High School squad. Indeed, as the years rolled by, their paths crossed often in track and cross country meets. Robby usually was defeated in the races between the two, but somehow over time they developed a healthy respect, rather than hatred, for one another. Both qualified for the state meet several times in cross country and it was at the 2003 state track meet that “Mark from Park” and three of his teammates set the state record in the 3200-meter relay when he was a senior. When I walked over to con­ gratulate him on the sidelines, he told me he planned to attend Grand Valley State University to continue running. I told him Robby also planned to go to GVSU. Because they had built a healthy relationship with each other, they chose to be ■oommates. After their freshman year they both were invited to a national track meet at Texas A & M University, where Robby ran the steeplechase and Mark the 10,000meter run. My wife and I took them to the meet, flying down and sharing a room in a hotel for about five days. Meanwhile, I noticed their friendship was growing beyond simply shared pas­ sions for the Detroit Red Wings and Lance Armstrong. They both became key performers on GVSU’s cross country team in the fall of 2004, but Mark then suffered an injury and was idle for a long time. It seems to me like he still hasn’t fully recovered since, and he hasn't done as well as he had hoped. Robby has confided to me that he hopes his old friend and rival doesn’t give up. Though Mark wasn’t able to compete in the national meet in the fall of 2004, he was all painted up with flag in hand on a cold Saturday morning to wish Robby and teammates well in the NCAA championships. He was the guy who turned in Robby’s lab report for him last month while Robby was running at the national meet in California. I learned just recently that Mark plans to wed his longtime girlfriend this summer. Robby proudly has agreed to be a member of the wedding party as a groomsman. When that ceremony takes place. 1 won’t be able to forget those many stories and mental images I’ve had so many years of two running rivals who wanted to beat each other’s brains out on the course or the track. They were rivals for a long time, but I’m betting on them being close friends forever. If they’d have followed that “us vs. them” trash talk pattern so rampant these days, they would have missed out on what really matters most — friendship, respect and the passion to be the best you can be. by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Mike Booi, Lakewood 2000 graduate and son of Nancy and Jeff Booi of Lake Odessa, was one of 40.000 runners to enter this year’s LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon. Booi said he finished 8,700th out of the 18,720 men who completed the 26.2 miles. Booi’s time was three hours and 55 minutes. Booi currently is studying kinesiology (athletic training) at Michigan State University. He said he is used to exertion and physical pain. He decided to enter the marathon after getting a little pressure from fellow students at MSU. “I just wanted to see if I could do it,” he explained. He began training in March, averaging 30 miles a week but never tried anything much longer than 20 miles at a time. The day before the race he tanked up on spaghetti and pasta. The day of the race was perfect weath­ er for running — not too hot or too cold. The race started at 8 a.m.. with tempera­ tures in the low 40s. It got as high as 60. The route took the runners along Lake Michigan, through Old Town. Little Italy, Greek Town. Michigan Avenue, Grant Park and China Town. He did well until 18 miles into the race before he started feeling the effects of the run. At 23 miles he said it was like he hit a truck. “It’s the most pain I’ve been through. Like kids hitting my legs with baseball bats.” He felt sorry to see some of the runners collapse with cramps and have to drop out. He finally hobbled across the finish line and said “I am so glad this is over. I can’t believe I did it, it is so ridiculous.” There was a festival, carnival scene along the route. People held out drinks to the runners. There were kids hoping for high fives and local high schools sent cheerleaders to offer encouragement. The city was full of people because of the race plus the White Sox had a home game. Mike Booi The week after the race. Booi said he could barely walk. He did admit be may enter next year but will train better. His grandparents. Dr. Jack and Helen Tramp, said they are very proud. “He is a determined young man, but I wondered if be could do iL It is such a long way,” said Helen. The male winner was Felix Limo of Kenya with a time of 2:07:02. The win­ ning woman was Deena Kastor of the United States with a time of 2:21:25. There were 18,720 men and 13,675 women who finished. According to the Chicago marathon website, the racers used 3,000 pounds of ice. 214 tourniquets, 228 cots. 1.040 Mylar blankets, 640 cloth blankets, 959 ace bandages. 28.600 gauze pads. 160 jars of Vaseline. 1.080IV units, 42 ambu­ lances. 1,600 angiocaths and 687 infusion sets. The runners consumed 50.000 bananas, used 1.462,500 drinking cups, drank 41,780 gallons of Gatorade and 51.984 gallons of Ice Mountain Natural Spring Water and ate 40.000 Powerbars. There were 700 toilets and 72 time clocks. Saxons 2nd at Wyoming Park holiday volleyball tournament Barry County volleyball teams showed their strength at the Wyoming Park holi­ day tournament Saturday. Hastings' varsity team placed second out of 12 teams after they lost to Hudsonville Unity Christian in the cham­ pionship round. The Saxons made it to the finals by beating a succession of diffi­ cult teams. Thomapple-Kellogg. meanwhile, lost in the quarterfinals against Cedar Springs. Hastings coach Gina McMahon said she had never sent a team to a finals in a volleyball tournament in her five years of coaching, and had heard that it hadn't happened in Hastings since 1983. McMahon said the players needed mote consistency and strategy so they can Vikings split in cage games Lakewood’s varsity basketball team split a pair of games, winning Tuesday night against Ionia 58-56 and losing Friday night to Haslett. 59-47. Coach Mark Farrell said the team did­ n't have a great first half, but rallied to win against Ionia after the intermission. The Vikings matched their opponents’ intensity and hit a pair of clutch free throws at the end to win. Leading scorers for the night were Nic Wieland with 16. Michael Barbour with 14 and Brad Elliot with 10. Dan Desgranges led with nine rebounds. Kyle Rowland had seven and Wieland and Matt Richardson had five each. Barbour led with three assists and four steals, while Wieland. Elliot. Desgranges and Rowland had two assists. Wieland had three steals and Elliot had two steals. Friday night's game wasn't as pretty, as Haslett held Lakewood to 33 percent shooting from the floor. Though Lakewood held a slight lead going into half-time at 21-20. Haslett found its groove and outscored Lakewood 24-12 in the last eight minutes. Tyler Barnett of Lakewood led in points with 15, while Wieland and Rowland had 11 each. Barnett and Desgranges had six rebounds each. For Haslett. Mike Chrisman had 13 and Nate Turner had 12 points. beat their opponents in two games. Hastings played a total of 16 games, play­ ing three games every team except Wyoming Park and Unity Christian. However, she said they were tough until the end. "It's great leaving in the dark (7 am.) and coming home in the dark (7:30 p.m.)." McMahon said. "It was a long day.” The coach said the things her team needed >o work on were pre-game warmups, with "more focus and more mental preparation, mere strategy with our offense, staying grounded and consis­ tent and starting to beat teams in two games." In the first round Hastings beat Grand Rapids Union in three games, 25-15, 2I-. 25. 15-8; Cedar Springs in three games. 10-25. 25-20, 15-8; and Allegan in three games. 24-26, 25-20,15-12. In the quarterfinals, Hastings beat Wyoming Park in two games. 26-24. 29­ 27. In the semifinals, Hastings beat Cedar Springs in three games. 25-20.18-25.15­ 9. The Saxons then lost to Unity Christian in two games, 13-25 and 17-25, in the championship round. Thomapple-Kellogg won its pool by beating Wyoming Park in three games. 25-18. 10-25. 15-10; Creston in two games. 25-15. 25-14; and Godwin Heights in two games. 25-16. 26-24. In the quarterfinals, the Trojans lost to Delton loses to Brandywine The Delton Kellogg High School bas­ ketball team fell to Niles Brandywine Tuesday 51-35 in non-league action. The loss dropped the Panthers’ overall season record to 0-3 on the season. Further information was not made avail­ able to the Banner. Read The BANNER! C-dar Springs in a close tb.ee games. 23­ 25.27-25. 14-16. Deiton matmen win tie-breaker against Olivet by Molly Bcnningfield Staff Intern The Delton-Kellogg wrestling team scored a pair of victories Thursday night at Decatur against the home team and Olivet. The team tied the host 38-38 after a series of exciting matches. Since rules don’t allow a tie in wrestling, judges went to the books to determine the win­ ner. Delton-Kellogg head coach Rob Heethuis said. The referees looked at a series of lita­ nies. including unsportsmanlike conduct, which neither team had; most winning matches, which both teams had seven; most pins, which both teams racked up five; and finally, most technical faults, which Delton-Kellogg finally edged the opponent. Matt Loveland at 112 scored the only technical fault, pushing the Panthers to a victory. The Panthers also beat Olivet at the four-team match (also included was White Pigeon, whom Delton-Kellogg didn’t go against.) Octavio Romero, at heavyweight scored a big upset against an opponent who beat him at their two previous meet­ ings. On Saturday, Delton-Kellogg finished seventh of 19 teams at the Au Claire hol­ iday tournament that Heethuis said was very tough and a good indicator of what Districts will be like. Medalists were Octavio Romero at heavyweight with a second place win; Brandon Boyle at 119, Brett Bissett at 135. both with third places; Anthony Riley at 171 with a fourth place win and Quinn DeBolt at 145 with seventh place. The team now looks forward to a holi­ day tournament at Martin Friday, Dec. 30. start’ng at 9 a.m. The tournament will be a round-robin format and will feature area teams Wayland and Maple Valley. �Page 20 - Thursaay. December 22. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Middleville loses pair of O-K Gold cage encounters South Christian outscored Middleville 33-9 in the second half Tuesday night en route to a convincing 71-27 O-K Gold victory. Middleville scored in double figures in only one of the four quarters, getting 10 in the second period. The Trojins trailed 20-8 after the first quarter and 40-18 at the half. Jt was all downhill from there. The Trojans managed only six points in the third quarter as South Christian was putting ud their biggest numbers of the night (23) and while the Sailors managed only eight points in the last eight minutes. Middleville could only answer with three. Isaac Thaler led Middleville with 16 points and was the only Trojan in double figures. Mike Hiskcs led South with 21. while All­ Stater David Kool added 19 points and II rebounds. Bret Kissanc finished with 11 points for the 4-0 Sailors. South Christian is a perfect 3-0 in conference play. Middleville fell to 1-3 overall and 1-2 in the O-K Gold. Middleville was host to Byron Center Friday in O-K Gold Conference basketball action and if the taller Trojan squrxi thought size matters, coach Lance Laker's team was in for a rude awakening. The small Bulldogs were tenacious on defense and ran the floor with complete aban­ don. easily outdistancing the taller Trojan squad. 72-47. Byron ran out to a quick 10-0 lead and never looked back. They led 15-8 at the end of the first quarter and had the game virtually under wraps by halftime (40-15). The one bright spot for Middleville was the play of senior Isaac Thaler, who finished with 16 points and II rebounds, but even the power forward had his problems as the small­ er. quicker Bulldogs never let up. Byron Center took a 59-33 lead into the final eight minutes and both benches emptied down the stretch. Brian Dilrec and Jordan Hoke both had 15 points for Byron Center. Zach VanEgcn fin­ ished with 11 and Blaine Sluiter 10. Ryan Sisson, the 6’2" point guard who lit up Hastings for 30 points last week, finished with only three free throws on the night as Byron Center pressure defense completely throttled the Trojan offense. For Middleville, the only other player besides Thaler to reach double figures was Andrew Meads with 11. all in the second half. Meads got hot from the outside, hitting three three-pointers down the stretch to give the Trojan crowd something to cheer about. Freestyle wrestling season starts soon Nate Manning (4) gets a shot off from outide the three point line against Byron Center Friday. Manning and Andrew Meads worked the outside perimeter, while Isaac Thaler worked inside against the Bulldogs but their efforts were not enough. Byron Center won the contest 72-47. Lions bounce back to beat Portland St. Patrick, 73-49 The Maple Valley varsity basketball team won Tuesday night against Portland St. Patrick 73-49. but suffered a tough loss against Lansing Christian Friday night. 89­ 50. Adam Lampherc led the Lions with 23 points, six steals and four assists. Adam Gonser had 18 points and five assists, while Josh Bursley had seven points and 14 rebounds. For Portland Si. Pat's. Kyle Lay led with 15 points. Scott Weber added nine and Curtis Meyers had eight. In Saturday’s game against Lansing Christian, the Lions fell behind early on and never caught up. Coach Keith Jones said Lansing Christian was simply a very good team. Lampherc led with 17 points and Bursley and Gonser had eight each. Maple Valley fell behind early and never really made a run. ending up on the short end of an 89-50 score. The loss dropped the Lions to 0-2 on the season overall. "The difference was that they shot the ball really well and we didn’t.” Jones said. "They are a very good team and should go far this season.” Lansing had leads of 18-1 i after eight min­ utes. 45-24 at halftime and 67-36 going into the final quarter. "It wasn’t one of our better nights." Jones said. "We played well against Olivet and I hoped it would give us momentum going into Friday’s game. But we never really got going. “They just did such a good job shooting and wc couldn’t match them.” "We didn’t rebound well al) night,” Jones said. "We didn't have anybody with more than three. A winter season for young wrestlers, spon­ sored by the Hastings Wrestling Club, will start Tuesday. Jan. 3. at 6:15 in the north bal­ cony of the high school gym. The cost for winter freestyle season will be $25 per wrestler. Spring freestyle season is $35 per wrestler. For both seasons, pay $50 per wrestler. There is a $125 cap for each family. Costs will include a club T-shirt. It does not include a USA Federation card, for tournament purposes. For third- through sixth-graders interested (and younger wrestlers accompanied by a parent), folkstyle wrestling fundamentals will be taught, as well as live wrestling and fun. To sign up. attend the first practice on Jan. 3. All practices will be Tuesday and Thursday nights. 6:15 to 7:15 p.m., for six weeks. All practices this year will be at the high school in the north balcony. Bring a. clean T-sttrt, shorts or sweatpants (no zippers) and wrestling shoes or hightop gym shoes (no hard soles). A positive attitude and desire to learn the sport of wrestling is also required. The Hastings Wrestling Club will still be running freestyle wrestling in mid-March, April and May as has been in the past. Wrestlers may participate in either the winter season or the spring season or both. For more information, call Mike Goggins at 945-5290 or Dennis Redman at 945-2223. 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Men’s Good Games and Series - A. Jenkins 2244535; C. Taylor 244-567; J. Robbe 198-565; M. Snyder 215-563; B. Allen 207-554; P. Ayers 195-517; CW Simpson 181-513; S. Farlee 170-434; M. Eaton 214; M. Kuhlman 201; K. Hammontree 201; B. Ingram 176; J. LaFrate 170 Friday Night Mixed Budweiser 41 1/2; Ten Pins 35 1/2; Renegades 35; 4 Fools 35; All But One 33 1/2; Just Cuz 32; Get-R-Done 32; 9N-A-Wiggle 31 1/2; Winter Golfers 30; Sanborns & Shiriee 29; Brushworks 27 1/2; Heads Out 26; Oldies But Goodies 26; Mercy 25; We re a Mess 24 1/2; Whatever 24; M&M Westbrook Trucking 23 1/2; Just Here To Bowl 20 1/2. Women’s Good Games and Series • A. Crabtree 231-639; N. Clow 247-586; L Potter 212-579; P. Ramey 205-554; J. Madden 194-533; M. Vandenberg 171­ 508; D. Bartimus 178-506; D. James 1754"9; L. Rentz 190-480; M. Westbrook 171-446; J. Kasinsky 148-425; C. Muitland 154-425; B. Mesecar 151-402; N. Tavlor 164-373; T. Brush 169; M. Vanier 138;C. Etts 126; J. Ingersoll 121. Men’s Good Games and Series - B. Bowman 246-707; S. Peabody 246-678; S. Sanborn 248-616; J. Smith 219-608; J. Bartimus 235-600; K. Hammontree 194­ 560; B. Madden 202-532; B. West 189­ 527; D. Tinkler 189-510; B. Dennison 168-403; R. Guild 241; J. Barnum 217; A. Rhodes 202: G. Mesecar 20U; R. Lancaster 199. Wednesday P.M. Hair Care Center 40; At Home Real Estate 39 1/2; Eye and Ent 35; Seebers 32; Railroad Street Mill 29; Mace Pharmacy 27; Shamrock 25 1/2. Women’s Good Games and Series - K. Becker 190-545; G. Otis 190-510; S. Pennington 196-497; S. Merrill 187-496; W. Barker 181-467; B. Smith 154-446; J. Doster 162-428; D. Burns 161-398; D. Seeber 183; N. Potter 165. Thursday Angels Fail Creek 36-20; Hastings Bowl 29.5­ 22.5; AIS Engine 29-27; Riverfront Hn. Ser. 27-29; Wehcn’s 26-30; Nothin But Truck 26-30; Hastings City Bank 25.5­ 30.5; Coleman's 25 5-22.5; Varney’s 24.5-31.5; CW Repair 23 29. High Games and Series - T. ?henix 176; N. Gow 196-551; K. Kuhlma: 170; L Barnum 194; B. Mays 171; J. Power 172; D. Reagan 150; K. Lancaster 158; C Cooper 234-529; G. Otis 170; M. Martin 150; E. Hammontree 198; L Kesdall 121; B Cuddahee 194; T. VanBe'kun 140; C. Shellenbarger 131; J. Madden 187-532; D. Staines 174; D. Bartimus 193-524; D. McCollum 206; J. Moore 142. Senior Citizens Friends 43-17; Nash's Hare.n 39-21; King Pins 38-22; Ward’s Friends 32.5­ 27.5; #1 Senior 32.5-27.5; Sun Risers 32­ 28; Wieland’s 29.5-30.5; 4 B’s 27.5-32.5; Pin Pals 26.5-33.5; MAM’s 25.5-34.5: BAT’S 24.5-35.5; Kuempel 24.5-35.5; Early Risers 24-36; Butterfingers 21-39. Good Games and Series Ladies - J. Gasper 179-527; L. Yoder 168; S. Pennington 189-537; G. Otis 182-498; B. Maker 175; S. Merrill 189-523; J. Allen 130-380; R. Pitts 108-292; E. Dunham 168-431: M. Count 146-388. Good Games and Series Men - K. Meaney 248-569; G. Waggoner 194-542; B. Terry 224-584; R. Warner 174-475; R. Wieland 183-468; G. Yoder 182; L. Brandt 199; K. Schantz 179; D. Kiersey 174; R. Walker 174-499; J. Heney 156; E Count 197-540. Tuesday Mixed J-Ad Graphics 36-28; Hastings City Bank 35-29; Walker Fluke Sheldon 33­ 31; Hastings Bowl 32-32; Yankee Zephyr 31 1/2-32 1/2; Consumers Concrete 30­ 34; Woodland Machine 29 1/2-34 1/2; TVCCU 28-36. Men’s High Game and Series - D. Blakely 202; T. Graham 216-559. Women's High Game and Series - A. Walden 161-412; D. Service 175-446; D. Neymeiyer 195. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 22. 2005 - Page 21 WILSON, continued from page 1 ate from Hastings High School, doctors found a tumor in his brain. He underwent daily radi­ ation and improved, but within three days of starling his freshman year at Ferris State University, symptoms and the tumor returned. His surgeon told him that the mass was inop­ erable. Despite side effects from medication. Wilson, who continued to inspire his doctor, community and friends, taught disabled chil­ dren horseback riding on weekends. As an assistant football coach at Hastings High Schoo), he told others "don't ever quit." because he didn't. Wilson graduated from Hastings Hgh School in May 2002. It was David's passion that inspired so many of the area's youth and community members. Simpson said he was "today's hero for young and old." He was an inspiration, but he was always humble and never thought of himself as the rest of the community did. Instead, he took comfort in looking after others. “He was very self-aware of others." Hoke said. "He took care of people and made sure that they were comfortable." In sports. Keller said David was a fierce competitor and brought out the best in every ­ one around him. "He would compete in anything, whether it was a pick-up basketball game, or his final football game against South Christian when “I don't think I ever heard a nega­ tive thing come from his mouth. When things were down, he w always up." former Athletic he hurt his knee." Keller said. Wilson was hurt in that showdown for the league title, and the Saxons felt his absence a week afterward when they were upset by Wayland It wasn't just in sports that David found his niche. He was a true student-athlete. Simpson said, as he graduated from Kellogg Community College, earning his associate’s degree and was planning to attend Miller College in Battle Creek, in hopes of gaining a secondary education degree. He wanted to teach and coach in the future, but in reality, he had already been doing it for years. "He was a role model." Simpson said. "He had an innate ability to help out those kids on the field." David was also involved in 4-H for II years and raised beef and swine for the coun­ ty fair each summer. He was a member of St. Pose of Lima Catholic Church and was a cashier at Feldpausch Food Center. As much as the illness could have slowed him down, it didn't. He was as busy afterwards as he was before. One of the most important things to know about David was that he didn't want the ill­ ness to get to him. and he wouldn't let it. Simpson said he never required any assis­ tance. He didn't want help o. extra attention. He never felt sorry for himself or wondered, ‘why is this happening to me?’ "He was a total pick-me-up." Simpson said. "Life was precious to him. and you just fell good about life being around him." "In the end. he showed no pain." Simpson said. "David stayed David. That’s David Wilson, someone that this town will always remember." Besides his love for his family and friends that surrounded him. there wasn't anything more important to David than his love for his community and for Hastings High School. "He was the true definition of a Saxon." Simpson said. "I don’t think I’ve met a person that HHS meant more to than him. It was so cool to see somebody who had that passion and commitment to his school. David cer­ tainly knew that, 'to be a Saxon, there is no better thing.”’ David will be remembered as an inspiration for the community and a positive influence. He will be remembered by the constant smile that was always present on his face. He will be remembered for die plays he made during the Saxon football team's Cinderella 2001 season. He will be remembered by his strong faith and strong family. Keller said. He will be remembered as someone who has gone too early for all the things he want­ ed to. and was destined to. accomplish. He will be remembered by the school communi­ ty of Hastings. “Wherever you go in this town, you know David Wilson." Simpson said. Local grad spends year at infamous Abu Ghraib by Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer Spending a year overseas in a warmer cli­ mate may seem like a great vacation, but there would be no relaxing on a beach for Sgt. Jon Livingston when he served with the National Guard. Livingston, a 1996 graduate of Maple Valley High School, found himself stationed for most of his year overseas at the infamous Abu Ghraib prison supporting the unit in his position with company operations "Tiierc were a lot of unknowns." he said. “All we knew was that there was a scandal there and that's where we were going. It was a safe assumption that we would be under the microscope there and that made us straighten up and be more careful about what we did and said." Livingston’s tour of duty began with a bit of mystery. The unit was given few details about their deployment until they were actu­ ally overseas. “We really didn’t know what we were get­ ting into. We didn’t have a mission or any­ thing. but we could guess it was Iraq." Leaving the cold and snow behind, the 119th Artillery Unit landed in Kuwait on Jan. 7.2004, and had to adjust to a completely dif- Sgt. Jon Livingston ferenl landscape. "We got off the plane and everything seemed dingy and drab. There wasn't any color to the place. 1 was surprised by how cold it was. in lite 40s. but it was close to nightfall." Keeping the unit supplied was Livingston’s main duty while at Abu Ghraib. While ordering supplies might seem rou­ tine for someone in the states, in the midst of a conflict, just getting a uniform can be haz­ ardous. "We had to go out a lot to get things. We did a lot of convoys. I was a gunner for most. I saw a lot of Iraq from the turret. We had to do a lot of stuff to support the unit and make sure they had what they needed, such as paperwork, supplies leave time, etc.," said Livingston. What made the supply runs even more dif­ ficult was the nature of the war itself. "Iraq isn’t traditional. Usually there's a line and you’re here and the enemy’s here. We were in a base out in the middle and you’ve got the enemy all around us.” Livingston said it was the tight bond between the people in his unit that helped them stay focused and get through ea'h day. "We all hailed from the same area. Construction accident kills Nashville’s Steve Joppie by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Steve Joppie of Nashville, who died last Wednesday at Borgess Medicd Center in Kalamazoo from injuries sustained from a construction accident, is remembered by friends as a man who loved his community and was committed to making it even better place to live and work. "He’s going to be a hard person to replace; he loved his community and he really wanted to improve it." said Clayton Chapman, the owner of Clay’s Dinner Bell in Nashville where Joppie liked to have coffee with friends every morning and was a fellow member of the Nashville Community Development Committee. "He was determined to do some­ thing for his community and that’s what he was doing. "He was here every day and we're all sure going to miss him here at the Dinner Bell." he added. Linda Gay. a waitress at Clay’s, and anoth­ er member of the committee, agreed with Chapman. "He is going to be missed. He was all for his community and liked to help others. He’d put himself last before he’d let someone else go without." she said. Besides his work with the Nashville Community Development Committee. Joppie. who was self-employed and owned his own company, Steve Joppie Builders, was a member of the Home Builders Association of Barry County, Barry County Chamber of Commerce, and was the co-chair of the Nashville Harvest Festival Committee. Gay said she plans to ask the Harvest Festival Committee to hold next year’s Nashville Harvest Festival in Steve’s memo­ ry. Joppie and members of the committee were at a recent Nashville Village Council meeting, where they presented the village with holiday banners purchased with pro­ ceeds from the festival and asked and received permission lo decorate the gazebo in the park in downtown Nashville. The Village of Nashville added wreaths to the decorations on the gazebo in Joppie's memory. Julie DeBoer, executive director of the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, has worked with Joppie for two years on proj­ ects in the Nashville area. "He was a very, very nice man; he was very warm and friendly." said DeBoer. "Steve was really the motivator and leader of the group in Nashville and he will be deeply missed, but I've talked to other members of the group and they say they are not going to let his plans and dreams for Nashville die." Joppie was bom Oct. 8. 1950. in Lansing to Leonard and Bertina (Elston) Joppie. He attended Maple Valley High School, where he graduated in 1969. After graduation he attended ITT Technical School in Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids Junior College, where he majored in business in 1974-75. Joppie completed courses through the Kalamazoo Home Builders Association, and received his Slate of Michigan Builders license in 1999. Steve worked for Taubman Co. - Woodland Mall in Grand Rapids as a building engineer from 1969 to 1987, He then worked for Wolohan Lumber in Kentwood as an outside sales representative from 1987 to 1992, trans­ ferring to Kalamazoo as an assistant manager from 1992 to 1995. He worked at Erb Lumber in Kalamazoo in contractor sales and as assis­ tant manager from 1995 to 1999. Steve Joppie married his wife Kathy (Weaver) in Bumips Oct. 14. 1978. The cou­ ple built and finished their own home in Nashville and have two sons: Jared and Janel Joppie of Grandville. Jason and Katrina Joppie of Nashville, and a daughter Brooke (Joppie) and Allen Steele of Hastings and have six grandchildren: Ashleigh Joppie. Joshua Joppie. Mason Joppie. Natalie Joppie. Clarissa Joppie. and A.J. Steele. Joppie also is survived by his parents, Leonard and Bertina Joppie of Nashville, two sisters. Paula and Lester Godbcy of Nashville and L. Julie Mead of LaPorte, Ind., his wife’s parents. Richard and Marceil Freiberg of Bumips. and many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles and many friends. In addition to his community service activ­ ities, Joppie is remembered for loving his RADIO Talk Radio SPORTS ^HASHNGS^^ Mood,,. Dre. 100.1 FM th ■ M«or Ch, Bo«l Foolbdl ........................................................... 3:4S pjn. WBCH-FM Tbnd,,. Dec. 27 • Tom Inn Show ............................................................................. .7:00 p.m. WBCH-FM Wednnda). Dec. 20 • MSV.Tmm. Tech......................................................................... .6:00 p-m. WBCH-FM Frida,. Dec. 30 - WMV/S. Alabama............................................................................. .0:30 pan. WBCH-FM Saturday. Dec. 31 ■ MSITCoppin State ...................................................................... 12:00 p.m. WBCH-FM truck and adoring his many grandchildren. He raised pheasants and collected pheasdant memorabilia. He also enjoyed hunting, fish­ ing. golfing, working on stained glass, read­ ing. camping. Silver Lake Sand Dunes, hot tubbing, and morning coffee at local restau­ rants. Visitations were held Bachman Hcbble Funeral Service in Battle Creek over the weekend and a funeral service celebrating his life was held yesterday (Monday, Dec, 19) at Thomapple Valley Community Church in Hastings with Pastor Phil Courtright officiat­ ing. He was interred in Nashville's Lakeview Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to the Joppie family or Gift of Life. Lions 3rd in Snow mat tournament With seven medalists. Maple Valley wrestlers finished third to Coopersville and Dansville at their own Jesse Snow Memorial tournament Saturday. The Lions picked up two first places, three second places and two thirds. Another area team at the tournament was Lakewood's "B" team, finishing fourth after Maple Valley with eight medalists, one each for first and second, and two third places and four fourth places. Maple Valley had 126.50 points, less than seven points behind second place. Tyler Greenfield at 119 pounds and Levi Andler at 160 took first places in the cham­ pionship round to round out the Lions’ indi­ vidual titles. In second place, after losing in the championship round, were Raven Scurlock at 125. Jamie Corwin at 130 and Keith Lackschcide at 189. Third place honors went to Tyler Corwin at 135 and Justin Cook at 140. l.akewood's "B" team finished with eight medalists, finishing with 108.50 points. Chris Hunt at 275 was the lone first place winner for the Vikings. Other medalists include Ed Whitescl at 135 for second place; Alex Knopp at 119 and Josh Pelham at 160 for third places; and Cody Crattenden at 119. Brennan Simo<> at 145. Justin Walters at 171 and Andy Ferris at 215 for fourth. The Lions are idle now until Jan. 7. when they travel to Wyoming Rogers for an invita­ tional. Michigan. However you perform and what you do you have that accountability of being from the same area and having people know how you conducted yourself when you get back home. Like any family we had our squabbles, but in the big picture we were probably closer than other units." Although the memories of fallen comrades and the harsh truths of war will slay with Livingston for the rest of his life, he said there are some positive things that have come out of his service. “You see a lot of guys develop character and become better men," he said. “It gives you a sense of pride that your friends you served with turn into better leaders and better people. There were five of us guys that were close. We worked in different areas but just to see how we changed and developed, during the beginning training we were a shadow of who we are now. We’ve kind of gone through the fire and come out polished." The war also has had a great impact on Livingston personally, causing him to look at the world and those around him a bit differ­ ently. “It’s made me a little less passive and stand up for other people. Being in a support role and taking care of other people, putting other people's needs above my own. you gel into the practice of it and it becomes a part of who you are." Active duty has also transformed the way he lives day to day. Making the transition from a day packed with activities and duties to the slower pace of home life has been an adjustment for him. “It’s awkward, that’s the word I’ve found myself using to describe it. We went from Iraq to home in about five days. The last few days at the base were pretty low key. but you do go from one environment to another pretty quickly. When the mission is going there are long hours and you're pretty focused. When you go from such a high pace to slow every­ day life, it’s awkward.” Life with his two children. 6-year-oid Warren and 4-year-old Lily, also has taken some time to get used to. “I haven’t spent time with kids in a year. I have to work at being a good dad again.” Due to the Internet and instant messaging, he was able to keep in touch with his wife, Becky, on a petty regular basis. “Becky and 1 got to instant message a lot. David Wilson was captain of the HHS varsity football team during his senior year. so it wasn’t that hard to transition with her since we'd been talking while I was there and working through things." Livingston said one of the toughest aspects of war was not what was happening on the war front but what was happening back home while he was away. "The hardest thing was being away from my family and watching kids grow up through pictures. Missing a lot of the big changes was kind of hard. Life is going on without you. There’s no pause and things will be different when you come back." Livingston returned home on Dec. 1 in much the same environment he left in. snow covering the ground and freezing tempera­ tures. His view of the world, the war and those around him. however, has changed greatly during the past year. “You start to understand some of the impact and sacrifice involved with serving. You don’t want to die, you want to make it home to your family. you are doing is important. I signed up (for the National Guard) because 1 was a little bit patriotic and thought I should do something to neip and being over there strengthened that." His s-rvicc also caused him lo take a look at his owi. mortality and the impact he can have on thov around him. Just talking of his experiences seems to take him back overseas as the memories of war are brought back to the surface. “You start to value life a little more. 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December 22. 2005 The Hastings Banner Saxons split a pair of overtime thrillers by Molt) Benningfield Staff Intern Two games ending in overtime, with the winning team pulling off an unbelievable last shot to win at the buzzer. That’s the kind of action Hastings basket ball fans were treated to Saturday night and Tuesday night. The Saxons came out on the winning end of a stunning 51-50 upset of Holland Christian, but suffered a heart-break­ ing 54-53 defeat three nights later at Caledonia. Caledonia 54, Hastings 53 The Hastings side of the enormous Caledonia gym broke into cheers after failed last-minute field goal attempts by the Scots, but Devan Jennings of Caledonia let the ball loose at the very last second of overtime to put his team on lop in the end. The "Calzone.’5 Caledonia’s take on the Michigan State student cheering section "Izzone." stormed the court and traded highfivcs and hugs with their teammates who became basketball gods lor that brief moment. And referees were quickl) rusned off the court after a scries of questionable calls, at least according to the Saxon fans. Since there is no instant replay in live basketball. It will take a lot to determine, loo late, if Jennings got the ball out of his hands before the final buzzer was sounded But the game was something to be remem­ bered and celebrated in years to come. After a close match tbc- whole way through <a fourpoint lead was about as large as it got. usual­ ly resting between two points ahead, lie. two points behind, tie). Hastings found itself on the short end in the fourth quarter with 15.1 seconds left after Caledonia made both of its free throws. The Saxons were down 45-42 and passed to J.J. Quick who tied it with a long three and only a couple of seconds left, forcing the game into overtime. At the start of overtime, it looked like Caledonia owned its gym. They won the tipoff and got to a 49 total before the Saxons even had a shot, this time on a free throw by Bryan Skedgell. But another of Quick's threes tied the score again with less than a minute left. The game was back to its back-and-forth pingpong play as the Scots scored another field goal. Brad Mead, the Saxons' savior on S-aurday. tied the game at 51 apiece al the free throw line and took advantage of another chance with two more to make it 53-52. It seemed as if the game was destined to be a Hastings win. but apparently, the Caledonia team hadn't heard that. On the Hastings side. Dan Dimond and Skedgell had a team-high 12 points each. Dimond also collected four rebounds, while Skedgell had five, but was only two-for-cight on the foul line. Quick had 10 points and three rebounds. Mead had eight points, four rebounds and five assists, but was three-forsix at the line. Steven Bolo had six points and three blocks, and was two-for-two at the line. Scott Coleman recorded two steals and three rebounds for the Saxons. Hastings is now 2-2 on the season overall and 0-2 in the O-K Gold Conference.. For Caledonia, junior guard Logan Weis, son of head coach Scott Weis, had the teamhigh at 10 points. He also was one-for-one at the line. Thomas Spitzley had nine points, six rebounds, four assists, and was three-for-four Dan Dimond (14) of Hastings holds the ball away from Thomas Spitzley (23) of Caledonia. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Brad Mead (12) of Hastings put up a three-pointer as the buzzer goes off to win against Holland Christian Saturday night, 51-50. © 2005 cincoman at the line. Isaac Mulvihill also recorded nine points for the Scots. Tyler Corson and Jennings both had eight points and five rebounds. Alex Johnson was two-for-two at the line, and three assists, while Max Larson had two steals and was two-for-four at the line. Caledonia is now 2-2 and perhaps even more important, is 2-1 in the ler.gje stand­ ings. While the Saxons matched the Scots in intensity and ball-handling, it was the free throw line that got to Hastings. Caletkmu was eight for 11 at the line, while Hastings wtr only seven for 23, a fact that made the differ­ ence in this basketball game. Hastings coach Don Schils predicted :t would be be a barn burner. It sure was. Hastings 51, Holland Christian 50 It was a scene that only the movies could pull off. The underdogs clinch a win against the omnipotent opponents. In overtime. At the last second. But that’s just what the Saxons of Hastings did Saturday night against perennial power­ house Holland Christian to secure a 2-1 over­ all record early in the season. Saxon senior Brad Mead took the gamcw inning shot far from the three-point line, let­ ting the ball roll from his fingertips just as the buzzer went, signaling the end of overtime. Schils said he knew the team had a chance against the Maroons because the team is actu­ ally good, contrary to what some believed before the game. He said his team just had to keep up with the competitors. “We had to play with them on the boards, because they’re big,’’ Schils said. With a score of 51-50 that included over­ time. the Saxon defense was one of the main proponents during the game. Holding the other team to only 15 points in the first half allowed the Saxons a five-point edge. Howevert, the Maroons rallied from behind to tie at 42 at the end of regulation. Schils said his team always played more aggressively if they rebounded well, some­ thing that was key in Saturday's game and would be important for the rest of the season, tie said he knows the team is great on defense, but improving offensively is the biggesi challenge ahead. Quick lud 19 points and was four-for-five at the foul line Bolo had 11 points and was three-for-four at the line. Skedgell had 10 points and was two-for-two at the line. Mead had five points and waj ’wo-for-five at the line. For Holland Christian. Josh Rooks I tad 15 points and was fivc-for-seven at the ifae. Joe DeMott had 12 points and was two-for-f xn m the line. Gavin Zwier had 12 points. The Saxons were defeated by the Scots in overtime, ending a heart-stopping game. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Brad Mead (12) fights Logan Weis (15) of Caledonia. Eric Laurie (42) and Bryce Stanhope (20) play defense. (Photo by Perry Hardin) � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/532/HastingsBanner_2005-12-29.pdf df284b2a1964e993063684554a23979f PDF Text Text Quick thinking owner thwarts robber News readership ranks at the top 2005’s top sports performances See Story on Page 13 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 15 HASTfHGS PUBLIC LIBR I?1 S CHURCH ST MVWGS Ml 4d05».lmj 11ASTINGS Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday. December 29, 2005 VOLUME 152. No 52 PRICE 50C NEWS Prosecutor's resignation tops '05 stories BRIEFS Library campaign, Hastings Mfg. tie for 2nd Community needed to offset blood shortage The American Red Cross Great Lakes Region Blood Services is urging all peo­ ple who are 17 years old or older, weigh 110 pounds or more, and are in good gen­ eral health to immediately help save lives. Blood donations are needed now and over the next few weeks to avert a serious blood shortage during the peak holiday sea-on. Local Red Cross blood drives will be held from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Jan. 2 at St. Ambrose Church, 11252 Fiona Rd., Delton; and from noon to 5:45 p.m. Jan. 11 at Manufacturing Inc., 325 N. Hanover, Hastings. “The recent snow storms across Michigan have caused many sponsors to cancel blood drives," said Sharon Jaksa, CEO of the Great Lakes Region. "Winter weather has also contributed to low turnout at other drives - creating a short­ age of many Hood types." • Distinguished alum nominees sought The Hastings High School Alumni Association Board is accepting nomina­ tions until March 15 for the 2006 Distinguished Alumnus Award. The award will be presented at the annual Alumni Banquet in the Hastings High School cafeteria Saturday, June 3. Nominations must be typed and should contain biographical information and rea­ sons why the individual is being nominat­ ed. Reasons can include accomplish­ ments. vocation, honors and awards received, community service, organiza­ tion memberships, personal character and other helpful information. The nominee can be residing any­ where, not necessarily in Hastings, but must be a graduate of Hastings High School. The Alumni Board would Eke to con­ tinue to consider previously submitted nominations as well as new nominations. The Board is now asking anyone who has submitted nominations in the past to resubmit again with up-to-date informa­ tion for the Board's consideration. Alumnus of the year nomination letters should be sent to Jack Smith, president; Hastings High School Alumni Association. 128 West Grand St. Hastings. Mich. 49058. New Year’s Eve party for teens The welcome mat is out for all teens from ninth through twelfth grades to attend u New Year’s Eve party Saturday. Dec. 31 from 9:15 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Hastings. The band “Rock Show” will perform two sets in the sanctuary and Youth Pastor Ryan White will speak briefly to the teens. A group of local teens have put together videos of their favorite songs for viewing and a local teen band will perform. The party will shift to the church’s Open Door Youth Center later in the evening where the teens can hang out and “watch the ball drop” at midnight. There is no cost to attend, and there will be snacks and giveaways. The local party gives the teens a place to hang out in a safe environment, a spokesperson said. See NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 by David T. Young Editor The resignation of Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill was voted the most significant local story of the year 2005 according to a poll of J-Ad Graphics news staff, publishers and associates. McNeill officially put an end to his stormy tenure as the county’s top law enforcement official in the first week of October to take over Mace Pharmacy in Nashville. He was replaced by Julie Nakfoor Pratt, assistant prosecuting attorney for Allegan County and an assistant in Barry County until 1992. Tied for second place were the wildly suc­ cessful campaign for a new Hastings Public Library and the bankruptcy and resultant sale of Hastings Manufacturing. Fourth place went to the return of Stephanie Fekkes as city attorney amid sug­ gestions her seat was deliberately kept warm by the City Council in the decision to choose Amy McDowell as her successor. The Gun Lake Band of Potawatomis' con­ tinuing efforts to have a casino approved just across the border into Allegan County was rated fifth. The surprisingly successful mill­ age campaigns in the August election by Barry County Transit and Thomapple Manor took sixth in the balloting, and Woodland Township Trustee Tom Clark's legal prob­ lems in a shooting incident was ranked sev­ enth. The Middleville Village Council’s squab­ bling and troubles within its membership and the voted rollback of the Castleton Township Board members’ raises both shared eighth place and the sale of Hastings oldest local industry, Tyden Seal, finished 10th. McNeill was closely tied to the previous year’s No. 1 story in Barry County, the elec­ tion for probate judge between Fekkes and William Doherty. He was a staunch supporter of his ex-wife and joined with judges Richard Shaw and James Fisher in campaigning very visibly on her behalf. He was very critical of the Banner and accused it of bias. McNeill also came under some fire for his style as prosecuting attorney. He was accused of overcharging suspects in highly visible cases and then plea bargaining them down and avoiding trial. The prosecutor was embroiled in major battles within the Republican Party, with the local media and with some law enforcement officers and other local attorneys. McNeill presented Fisher with a written resignation in late September, citing negative pressures on his family and explaining his desire to go into the pharmacy business. He bought Mace Pharmacy from Dave and Jan Mace in Nashville and operates that inde­ pendent local drug store. The drive for the library was one of the biggest success stories of the year. The effort to build a new facility to replace the aging and See 2005, page 18 County Board hears request for waste treatment facility by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Barry County commissioners have been asked to draft an ordinance to require ail waste from septic systems in the county to be disposed of in a county public treatment frfril fry. * Hastings Township Supervisor Jim Brown made the request, presenting a resolution passed in September by the County Chapter of the Michigan Townships Association ask­ ing the County Board to take that action. Al the Dec. 27 County Board meeting. Brown discussed with the commissioners at length the need for such an ordinance to pro­ tect groundwater in the county, including lakes and streams The Board’s County Development and Planning Committee and the Health Committee will review this request and seek a solution to the problem. County Board Chairwoman Clare Tripp noted that additional costs to the consumers may be a stumbling block. Brown also pointed out that once a builder receives a permit to install a septic system, the health department has no requirements on when systems need to be cleaned. Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf gave an overview of his department’s accomplish­ ments in 2005. He discussed the purchase of new weapons for officers at a considerable savings and noted that 22 meth labs were detected and closed compared to 11 in 2004. Warrants were issued for three suspected drug houses. The Sheriff’s Posse is now up to 25 members. Leaf said reserve officers in Middleville will train with the Posse members. He also noted that the volunteers working with his office on paperwork have helped keep offi­ cers on the road. County commissioners approved spending the 2005 surplus. The amount of the surplus will not be final until the auditors complete the review of the 2005 budget. This year’s surplus is estimated to be al least $250,000 and may be more depending on how money was spent in Deccmlxy , The commission agreed to allocate 20 per­ cent of the surplus to the vehicle replacement fund. 20 percent to the data processing fund. 20 percent to capital improvements and 40 percent to the building rehabilitation fund. Half of the surplus going to the building rehabilitation fund is being earmarked for rehabilitation of the jail and sheriff’s depart­ ment offices. Leaf was asked to bring a list of possible projects to the Facilities and Property Committee meeting in February. In other business, the County Board: • Reappointed Catherine Dayo-Young to a 3 year term on the Parks and Recreation Board. She was praised for her volunteering and her professionalism. The commission has not yet decided whether to replace a commissioner on the park board with another private citizen. This is an area they will discuss in January. • Approved the bid of $12,980 from Thompson Interior Services to replace carpet in the second floor courtroom and third floor hallway at the courthouse. According to Tripp, Thompson has been the low bidder and has done all the carpet installation in the courthouse. The bids were advertised and available to area carpet installers. • Appointed Mike Norton, from the Barry County Road Commission, to a one year term on the Solid Waste Oversite Committee. The next meeting of the County Board is at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 3. The session is the Board's annual organizational meeting. Will 2006 enter as lion or lamb? With temperatures above the freezing mark Wednesday, will 2006 enter as balmy like the March "lamb" or will it be mote like the ferocious lion' or somewhere in­ between? These tots dressed like lions weren't thinking about the weather and neither were their families when they recently appeared on stage with 52 other kids, delight­ ing the audience during the Delton Community Preschool's annual presentation of "The Animals' Christmas Eve." (Photo by Elaine Gilbert) Hastings wastewater treatment services contract extended, but not without opposition Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer Tetra-Tech MPS will continue to perform services at the Barry County Wastewater Treatment Plant after an 8-1 vote at Monday 's Hastings City Council meeting extended the firm’s contract for six more months. Council member Jim Bowers, who cast the only dissenting vote, offered opposition to the extension citing a lack of supervision and reports that two of the three workers at the site have been “reported as wasting time." Bowers also called into question the amount of money Tetra-Tech is getting paid for their services compared to the former firm that was handling the plant. "Thai's $72,000 if you take it to the year MJ (former company) wasn't getting that." said Bowers. As words became heated. Bowers brought the last firm's performance and the supervi sion of Tim Ginrbach to the table. "I am very upset about this. They (MJ) did­ n't like the back-handed way you treated them." said Bowers. He went on to say that the former company had taken two hours a day to manage the plant, compared to the four or five currently worked. "I can tell you for a fact that it takes more than two hours a day and part of that problem was that they (MJ) were only taking two hours a day." said Tim Girrbach. director of public services City Manager Jeff Mansfield interjected that he believes positive changes have been made at the plant. "The plant is running better than it has in many years. DEQ is happy with our perform­ ance there. The staff is doing a commendable job. and we are disposing of about half the amount of sludge, saving about $1,200 a month. We are also working diligently with our staff to get trained." said Mansfield. The purchase of two Chevrolet Tahoe's for use by the Hastings Police Department was approved unanimously at the meeting. Chief Jerry Sarver detailed the need for the vehicles and the reason:- behind choosing to purchase Tahoe's versus the Crown Victoria's that the department has purchased in ,hc past. "We're pushing more miles on these vehi­ cles. The Tahoe's have a dual battery system as opposed to one. The larger tires will be eas­ ier on the suspension and there's more storage room versus the Crown Victoria." said Sarver. He also explained that the department had saved about $50,000 last year when it put off purchasing a vehicle due to the five month ordering period. Sarver said that with two GM dealers in Hastings it would be easier to get warranty work completed than it has been with the Crown Victoria's. In other business, the Council: • Approved a request by the Hastings City/Bany County Airport Commission to spend $10,500 for preliminary work in order to purchase several parcels of land adjacent to the airport. Mansfield detailed that no transfer of funds or contribution by the city will be necessary for the project since there is enough money in the county-administered Airport Fund for the purchase. • Offered thanks to Frank Campbell for serving on the council. Karen Heath for sen ing on the Downtown Development Authority. • Discussed a report from the Michigan Department of Transportation detailing proj­ ects that are being considered for the upcom­ ing years. Two of the projects are within the City of Hastings. All of the projects will be further discussed by MDOT at a Jan. 31 meet­ ing. Representatives from the City of Hastings will be in attendance to offer their support o' the projects. See COUNCIL, page 2 �Page 2 - Thursday. December 29. 2005 - The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Nashville Strings party set Jan. 2 The Nashville Strings will have a New Year’s Day musical party al noon Monday, Jan. 2. Dinner will be al noon. Meat, beverage and table service will be provided. Those attending are asked to being a dish to pass. There will be a musical jam in the afternoon, along with round and square dancing. Local child abuse topic at breakfast Julie Nakfoor Pratt, the new Barry County proi-cutor, will speak on issues of child abuse and neglect in the community at a breakfast meeting from 7 to 8 a.m. Tuesday. Jan. 17 at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. This is the fifth in a series of breakfast meetings through the collaboration of Strong Families Safe Children. Foster Home Recruitment Program, Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County and ihc Court Appointed Special Advocate program. The series focuses on child protection issues in the county. An RSVP to 269-948-3264 would be helpful, but is not required. The church Is located at 209 W. Green St. Animal Feeding First Friday topic The next First Friday program will take up the issue of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) at noon Jan. 6 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Dennis Pennington, ag agent fot Barry County from the Cooperative Extqpsion Service, will do a Power Point presentation. Also on band will be Gail Miller, legislative director of the Sierra Club, and Lynne Henning, a lifelong fanner and Sierra Club member. The first Friday series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, b»s been held on the first Friday ofevery month since August 1989. Those attending may bring their own or purchase sandwiches at the hall. Tea and cotfee will be provided by the Democrats. Caledonia supt. hearing Jan. 12 Caledonia Boaro of Education President Dennis Atkinson has announced the board will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday. Jan. 12, for a due process hearing to discuss the possible dismissal of. Superintendent Wes VanDenburg. The meeting will be held at the Duncan Lake Middle School cafeteria. The investigation of VanDenburg has spread to other school systems where he previously was employed, most recently Belding. VanDenburg is accused of financial abuses of the school's credit card use and submitting nine inappropriate “guest checks" when original receipts were unavailable. During an internal audit, 15 petty cash checks were listed with ques­ tionable reimbursements. The items in question equal approximately $700. The board, at a special meeting Dec. 7, voted to place VanDenburg on paid admin­ istrative leave until further action. Once the board receives the results from the Kent County Sheriff's investigators, the board will decide his fate. Program Jan. 13 on Medicare ‘D’ Hastings City Bank and the Barry Community Foundation will present anoth­ er Medicare Prescription Plan D seminar at Hastings City Bank, in the Community Room, on Friday Jan. 13. Presentation times for the seminar will be at either 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. Anyone who is interested in learning more about Medicare is welcome to attend. 1 he presenters will be Cathy Courtney, the Medicare/Medicaid Assistance program coordinator, and local attorney Robert Longstreet Seating is limited to 80 people per ses­ sion, so RSVP to the Barry Community Foundation by calling (269) 945-0526. Progressive Dems will meet Jan. 11 The Progressive Democrats of West Michigan will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Jan. 11, at the Tbornapple Township Hall, 200 East Main St., Middleville. Robert Dwyer will speak to the group about election law and candidate recruit­ ment. All people interested in working to create public policies that support human rights, economic equality, and social and environ­ mental justice are welcome. Family workshop series next month The Child Abuse Prevention Council will present a family workshop series on four dates and at four locations in Barry County next month. The dates and locations are Jan. 9, Maple Valley High school; Jan. 16, Delton Kellogg High School; Jan. 23. Hastings High School; and Jan. 30 at the 1 n xnapple Kellogg Learning Center. The series will feature topics and speak­ ers to address many of the issues facing par­ enting in today’s society and will be held in the four communities of Delton. Nashville, Middleville and Hastings. The series begins continues into April. The Child Abuse Prevention Council will provide the classes, pizza dinner and child care free to parents who pre-register. The topic for January in all four locations is “TV as a Tool." The PBS television sta­ tion from Grand Valley State University is contributing its “Ready to Learn" program. Parents can learn how to combine books and televisioti for learning. All families will leave the class with a book and handouts they can use at home. For more information and to register call Karen Jousma at 948-3264. Piles of the cut wood from surrounding trees that were blown down near the Baldwin home in Paris. Tenn., a week after the tor­ nado hit. Tennessee tornado destroys home of former Hastings residents by Molly Benn’ngfield Staff Intern A tornado that ripped through northwest­ ern Tennessee in November destroyed the home of a former Hastings couple. Miles Baldwin, who died in March 1998, and his wife Beverly, built their home in Paris, Tenn, after purchasing 155 acres of farmland in 1985. Miles built the house him­ self. Beverly was in Nashville, Tenn., during the time of the tornado, visiting her son. Rusty, a lawyer in the capital city. However, her daughter. Kcri. who was living with her. had to take cover on the basem mt floor. Keri ran a quarter of a mile from outside to the basement for safety on Nov. 8, when the tornado struck, according to Iris Clum, a sis­ ter of Miles. , The Baldwin family, which also includes Robert and Donna, in addition to Miles and Iris (Clum). ran an excavating business in Hastings for 20 years. The old building now houses Dewey’s Auto Body shop. Beverly now plans on rebuilding the house, but is living with Rusty in Nashville, while Keri slays with a friend in Paris. Clum said the work for the house was backed up because of the scarcity of able builders right now, due to the rebuilding efforts in areas damaged by hurricanes. COUNCIL, continued from page 1----------• Reviewed the results from a recent city manager evaluation by the Council. Mansfield was evaluated in areas such as intergovernmental relations, relationship with the public, organizational management, fiscal management and others. Mansfield only received two “needs improvement" votes on two of the 38 questions. The rest of the answers ranged from excellent to satis­ factory. The two “needs improvement" votes were on questions addressing his relationship with the public and personal characteristics. Mansfield received eight of nine “excellent" votes for “planning and executing the work that carries out policies adopted by Council and developed by staff.” The board will hold its next meeting Jan. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in city hall. Cougar encounters on the rise in mid-Michigan Amy Jo Parish Staff Writer A cougar attacked and killed a Berrien County horse, according to the Michigan Wildlife Conservatory’s reports. The resident found his horse at approxi­ mately 3 a.m. Nov. 27 with severe head and neck wounds. After examination by Dr. Mark Johnson of Berrien Veterinary Services, officers from the Barry County Sheriffs Office and the Department of Natural Resources, it was determined that the horse had been killed by a large cal. probably a cougar. "The clear and distinct claw marks, w idth of the claw mark sets, location of the bite marks, and severe nature of the injuries al! indicate that the horse was attacked by a cougar (mountain lion)." said Dr. Patrick J. Rusz. director of wildlife programs at the Michigan Wildlife Conservancy. "The injuries and marks were inconsistent w ith an attack by a coyote, dog. wolf, or bear. These predators would likely have attacked the rear of the horse as well as the neck/head area. These animals do not have thin, sharp claws of the type that caused the marks on the horse.” Although no official sightings have been reported, there have been rumors of a moun­ tain lion making an appearance in the woods north of Vermontville. "1 haven't seen any mountain lion but oth­ ers have said they saw one a couple weeks ago outside of Vermontville." said Theo Savage, a coyote hunter from Mulliken. A local horse owner. Sally Bentley, of Vermontville, believes a cougar is also responsible for the death of her horse. Bentley wrote of hearing a “loud cat-like screech" from her pasture in a letter to the edi­ tor of the Maple Valley News. "Out theory is that the cougar was perched up in that tree (bark missing) and my sudden presence that night scared the big cal away." Although there were no claw marks, bites or other signs of a struggle on the horse. Bentley believes a cougar is to blame for her horse’s death. "Circumstances have led us to believe that a cougar literally scared her to death." wrote Bentley. The Michigan Wildlife Conservancy pro­ vides the following facts and information on its Web site about what to do in the event of a cougar encounter Dogs kill 18 people in the U.S. every year, but in the last 113 years, cougars have killed only 13 people in North America. So take pre­ cautions. but don't be overly concerned. Here arc Mime suggestions to increase your personal safety• Hike in groups and make noise to avoid surprising a cougar. Carry a sturdy walking stick. • Don't jog alone. Carry a whistle, noise­ A misplaced chimney resides on the back roof of the house. maker. and perhaps some mace. Jogging with a dog might actually be more likely to trigger an attack. Cougars may sec dogs as prey, rather than a threat. • Face the cougar and stand upright. Avoid bending over to pick up a gun or stick. • Try to appear larger. Raise your arms. Open your jacket. • Keep children close to you and pick them up if you see a cougar. Tell them NOT to run. • Do not approach a cougar, especially one feeding or with kittens. Most cougars will try to avoid a confrontation. Give them a way to escape. • ("to not assume that a fearless cougar is a pet! • Stop. Back „way slowly. Running may stimulate the cougar's instinct to chase and attack. • If the cougar approaches you. throw stones, branches, or anything you can get without crouching or turning your back. Wave your arms slowly and speak firmly. Try to convince the cougar you are not prey and that you may in fact be a danger to it. • Fight back! People have successfully warded off attacks with rocks, slicks, caps, jackets, garden tools and their bare hands. Remain standing or try to get back up. The Michigan Wildlife Con scnancy offers a form on its Web site, www.miwildlife.org. to document a cougar sighting and encour­ ages the report of any sightings. The bam behind the Baldwin home was tom apart from the November tornado. Clock Is Ticking To Receive Tax Credit for area Food Bank donations There are only a few days left to take advantage of a special Michigan Tax Credit for making a monetary contribution to the Food Bank of South Central Michigan and have it count towards the 2005 tax year. The Food Bank serves Barry County and has distributed 744,795 lbs. of food to the local hunger relief network. Single individuals may receive a credit of up to $100 (on a contribution of $200). Married couples filing jointly may receive up to a $200 credit (on a contribution of $400). Businesses may also receive a credit taken against the Single Business Tax w hen they make a monetary gift. "This is a win-win situation all the way around." said Bob Randels. Food Bank exec­ utive director. "The donor gels a Michigan lax break, and the Food Bank and its hunger­ relief network gel a real boost as well." This has been a particularly busy year for the Food Bank, with more than five million lbs. of food being distributed w ithin its serv­ ice area. "The ranks of households in need of food is growing." said Randels. "The working poor, the underinsured, the unemployed are all feeling the pinch this hol­ iday season." Thirty-nine percent of the individuals receiving food from the Food Bank arc chil­ dren. Thirteen percent of all adult recipients are seniors over 65 years of age. The average annual household income of households receiving food is less than $11.000. Randels emphasized that for donors to receive the benefit of this special Michigan Tax Credit for the 2005 tax year, their contri­ bution needs to be made out to the Food Bank by December 31. Contributions may be made on line via the Food Bank’s website at: www.foodbankofscm.org. or sent by mail to: Food Bank of South Central Michigan. P.O. Box 408. Battle Creek. Ml 49016. The Food Bank of South Central Michigan is a member of America’s Second Harvest The Nation’s Food Bank Network and the Food Bank Council of Michigan. The Food Bank is also a United Way program delivery partner. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 29. 2005 - Page 3 RULES: 1. Parent(s) must be resident(s) of Barry County for at least six (6) months of 2004. 2. Parent(s) must notify The Hastings Banner by calling 945-9554 within 48 hours of birth. 3. Exact date and time of birth must be verified in writing by attending physician or midwife as being the first baby in 2005 bom in Barry County. 4. Gifts must be claimed within 90 days with certification letter from the Hastings Banner. Ti f Paraph, J. V mi. Court st. 131 W. State, Hastings k Phone 945-3967 Free Monthly Memory*S S Bunny Portrait witale’s Pizz^ 4 a 150 E. State, Hastings >. Phone 945-3480 £ if ’15 Gift 5 Certificate I S*” »i azor’s Edge*4* KWH «.!► Mexican Connexion f 131 S. 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I wish to use this privilege with the discretion and respect it deserves. I wish to focus on one urgent concern: our changing foreign policy toward the nation of Israel. You will recall that President Harry S. Truman went beyond the advice of the State Department and was the first to recognize the Stale of Israel in May 1948. This began a relationship of great importance to Israel and to the United States. You should recall that it was also the beginning of a "war of extermi­ nation" by all of the nations surrounding the new state. All succeeding negotiations with Israel's enemies have been nothing but slop­ gap measures in the unrelenting drive to exterminate Israel. It is of great concern that the United States should appear to be moving in the direction of isolating Israel for its’ annihilation. The myopic negotiations with Israel’s treacherous enemies is beyond hope of a sensible solu­ tion. Israel’s unilateral concessions under "The Road-Map for Peace” are unprecedent­ ed in international affairs. And the fruitless results are very easy to anticipate. An entire new generation of "refugees” have been systematically "educated" to hate, hate. hate. Israel. After only a half-century. Hitler’s diabolic program of ethnic-cleansing is again being popularized as "the solution” for Israel’s removal from the land of their fathers. Please allow the Jews to speak for them­ selves. in deeds and words, in the past and in Patriot Act is loss of freedom To the editor: 1 think using ’fighting terrorism” as the reason for doing everything has run it’s course. I think we should go back to “using good judgement and common sense along with trying to do this right thing.” 1 think "The Patriot Act” isn’t using good nomenclature. A patriot is always fighting to preserve his freedom. I think "Loss of Freedom Act" would be a better name to use. Remember the biggest threat to our freedom is always our own government. Robert R. Johnson Hickory Comers the present. Theirs is the Holy Bible that has been most influential for good on all levels of inter-personal relationships. It was the laws of Moses that taught the principle of “The Rule of Law." This opened the doors for a truly civilized community of citizens living in har­ mony. Without the principle of “The Rule of Law" no society can survive. It was a Jew who first expressed the principle. “Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.” It was a Jew who taught the amazing rule. "Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you..." When ancient Israel was at its zenith under King Solomon, envoys were dispatched from around the world to h;s court to leant the secrets of his powerful, yet peaceful king­ dom. Even Israel’s enemies expressed their sense of Israel’s humanity in dealing with defeated foes. Today Israel is the only truly democratic government in the Middle East. Israel’s record continues unabated in modem times with its stamp of brilliance and excel­ lence in every area of human endeavor. Yes, the famed Albert Einstein was a Jew. Only Israel’s God (YAWEH) knows how destitute wc would be without Israel’s contributions. May this richly-blessed United States of America be Israel’s friend at this crucial time. Pastor & Mrs. Robert G. Clinton Nashville Where’s the beef? To the editor: It is so easy to damage the reputation of a public figure via false accusations made in an inflammatory letter to the editor. No one know this better than Don Johnson. It is his pastime. In his most recent volley (Hastings Banner, December 15). Don reiterates vague, mysteri­ ous. sinister charges that John McCain has a vague, mysterious, sinister past. And, he is dismayed that there was "no answer to the meat of the letter." So. Don. where’s the beef? If you want anyone to take your slander seriously, you have to offer more than two paragraphs of rant. When you accuse, you assume Cte bur­ den of proof. Where’s the beef? Just what are your cred­ ible sources? How is it that you know some­ thing nobody else knows? Show us your hand. Don. It’s time to put up or shut up. I’m sure Don will never acknowledge the debt, but he owes John McCain an apology. Brian Reynolds Hastings Phone solicitors try scams in Barry County ’ by Jon Gambee Staff Writer Michigan Slate Police Trooper Brian Roderick reports that at least five instances of misrepresentation by phone solicitors has occurred in Barry County over the past two weeks. “The people, usually elderly, receive a phone call from someone who says he repre­ sents a government agency, and they have been authorized to deposit money in that per­ son's checking account.” Roderick said. “They then ask for the account number and the routing number so that a direct deposit can be made. “When they have that information, they use the numbers to access the account and take money out." Roderick warns people to be cautious if they receive any call promising free money. “Any time someone tells you they need your personal bank information you should be on the alert. Ask them to mail you the information before you will respond to any requests," be said. “When people have done that, the caller hangs up quickly.” This is the time of year when people are especially vulnerable.” Roderick said. "They have spent a lot of money on Christmas, and they often jump at the chance for free money. But it is all a scam.” Roderick said the callers are suspected to be from a foreign country, such as India, with a thick accent “That should tip people off that there might be something wrong with the call," he said. “Never, never give out personal or finan­ cial information to someone over the phone." Roderick said. “And if you suspect a call is not legitimate, please notify us immediately.” News readership ranks at the top, so do our ‘experts’ As I sat down this week to think about what I wanted to write about in this week's column. I'm reminded about all the stories we’ve covered concerning the people and communities in which wc live, and why we do it. Whether it be covering church groups, schools, women’s clubs, fraternal organizations, scouts, community activities, chambers of commerce or new and old businesses, the list goes on. Thai’s the job of a community newspaper, to be the scrapbook and diary of the community, gathering information about what the people arc doing. All around us you hear of the media and the impact it has on our lives, but we look at the relationship we have with our readers dif­ ferently and it shows. For two consecutive years, two of our publi­ cations - The Reminder and Community Ad-Visor - were chosen by Certified Verified Audit, a nationally known industry auditing firm, as being in the top 5% in the nation out of more than 2.500 publications for readership and receivership in their respective mar­ kets. That means not only are the readers getting the papers wc print, they’re reading diem. What more can a publisher ask for? This is why wc are gathering the information, writing the stories and sending the information to thousands of area readers every week. Even though we’ve captured the attention of many of our readers, not everyone in the community understands what the relationship is all about We’re all things at once in the weekly publishing business. We’re printers, salesmen, photographers, reporters and business people respectable trades, any of them. Yet we must also be advertising consultants, office staffers, complaint desk experts, mechanics and be willing to sweep out the front office if necessary. A trade expert called it "country trained," a compliment by anyone's standards. It means you're ready to take on the duties of weekly newspapering, a job my family and more than 100 employees take very seriously. At J-Ad Graphics, our news staff and management arc proud to handle many stories that no other media cares about. It happens a lot every week, and we are glad to offer our communities information they cannot get anywhere else. And the very simple reason they’ll get it in our publications rather than elsewhere is that we have a stake in the weekly occurrences and activities nearby newspapers and broadcast media overlook as unimportant. One recent example was last week’s tragic story about David Wilson, the former Hastings High School quarterback who suffered the horrible misfortune of a brain tumor and died last week after showing us how to fight the battle until the very end. David Wilson, before he passed otr.'taught us plen­ ty about courage, dignity and doing what you can in the face of tremen­ dous adversity. His story, however poignant and valuable to all of us, was ignored by everyone else as far as I could tell. Yet, there was a tremendous crowd of admirers, myself included, at St. Rose for his funeral, in a moving ceremony designed to honor a won­ derful young man who was taken from among us much too soon. This week’s edition of the Banner shows there were many other important stories in Hastings and Barry County this past year, and many years before that. Recent local stories that impacted our lives, like the unique probate judge election, the campaign for a new Hastings Library, the rollback of pay raises for township officials, tlw Hastings city attorney controversy and the increasing difficulties for varsity athletic coaches. We take our job of reporting Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question. newsworthy events very seriously, and in the Reminder we contin­ ue to cover the “soft” news and/or feature type news of the area. We believe we are unique in what we do. and we hope our readers agree and continue to support our efforts. A communit)- paper that is truly local is essential to the welfare of small towns. We believe we arc just like many of our local busi­ nesses who offer something you may not get elsewhere from “the big guys.” A number of years ago my dad was chosen as the Hastings High School Alumnus of the Year. Al first, he responded by asking, “Why me?" But then after thinking about it further, he said, “Why not?" He noted the many loyal folks who gave their talents toward making this little corner of the world a better place to live. He men­ tioned “those who went into family business or started one of their own, fanned the land to keep agriculture a strong resource, worked in and developed the industries we arc so dependent on, taught in our schools, administered in our churches, hospital and profes­ sions." These become the people who make the news that we cover each week. You see. I think we often times think less of the people who grew up here or have been here for many years than we do from the "experts" around us. The expert too often is regarded only as the person who comes from more than 25 miles from home. For more on this theory, let’s go to the top. The Bible points out that when Jesus began his ministry and went out from his home­ town, the people were astonished at his wisdom and listened to his every word. But, as Mark relates, when Jesus came to his own coun­ try and it was the Sabbath and he began teaching in the synagogue, many who heard him were astonished at his doctrine saying, "Where did he get all this?" Is this not the carpenter’s son? He is one of us, he grew up here, we know his family. How can he know these things? And they took offense to him. And Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor except in his own country and among his own kindred and in his own house." It is important for hometowns, for local communities to provide opportunities for their youth to be experts in their fields. We must respect experience, wisdom and knowledge from our neighbors, and as a community should provide room for growth and advance­ ment. Across this county you can see people who've returned to the family business, started their own or have lived here long enough to be called "local.” When you wonder why Barry County is so special, it’s the peo­ ple and their de.ocation to the community that really makes the dif­ ference. You don’t have to go outside to find the experts, just look around you. All the knowledge you need, for the most part, can be found within 25 miles from home. So if your looking for an expert, save yourself the time and just look around you. As we end another year and look toward the new year, you might be asking yourself what’s in store for the new year. I don’t have a crystal ball, but I um say with certainty, the more you become involved in your com­ munity, the more impact you will have on the outcon^s. Read the local news, keep up on what s going on, Jet your government leaders know how you feel about the issues. If you wsU your county, state and nation to tool, better in the new year, you have K play a role in its future. Thanks for listening this year, and I look forward to continuing the dia­ logue in 2006. - Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics What do you think of new graduation requirements? New high school graduation requirements have been adopted by the State Board of Education. Included is four years of math, three of sci­ ence, one semester of both civic and economics and one foreign lan­ guage among others. What do you think of these new requirements? Will this be a positive more for the state? The Hastings Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County since 1856 puouhKibf. Hastings Banner, Inc. 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Karen Newton Hastings “Standardizing require­ ments will really help with college which is where the job market is going any­ way." Sarah Robinson Portland “It sounds all right tn me. I think it would be a good thing. They’re say­ ing now that kids aren’t getting the education they need." Dawn Staffen Nashville • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Claas*ed ada accepted Monday through Frtday. 8 DO *.m. to 530 p.m. Scott Ommen Dan Buerge Rose Heaton Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates. $30 par year In Barty County $32 per year in adpnng counbaa $3S par year aiaawhera POSTMASTER: Sand address changes to: PO Bos 8 Hasengs. Ml 490564602 Second Ctoae Postage Past at Hastings. Mi 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Decernher 29. 2005 - Page 5 Local citizens share New Year's resolutions, some opt out n TIME to T look down memory lane... Yankee Springs Township, Barry County By Joyce Welnbrecht Special meeting called by Mae Bowerman. Director, May 22. 1943. Because of vacancy left by moderate- mov­ ing, the Special Meeting was called by Mae Bowerman, director. This meeting was called for the purpose of voting on consolidating with the Thomapple Kellogg School of Middleville. The motion matk by Mrs. Marlin and sec­ onded by Mrs. House that Rollo Bowerman act as chairman. Motion made by Mr. Martin and seconded by Mae Bowerman that the chairman appoint two tellers. Cyrus Dickinson and Louis Martin were appointed tellers. Ten votes were cast. Seven votes for con­ solidation. three voters against consolidation. Four voces for majority for consolidation. Mrs Martin made motion to adjourn. Mae Bowennan seconded motion. Meeting was adjourned. -Mac Bowerman. Director Thornapple Kellogg School Middleville Minutes of a special joint meeting of Yankee Springs Township Board, Thornapple Township Board, and Board of Education of Thomapple Kellogg Agricultural Township School District, held October 28. 1943 at 8 p.m. Meeting called to order by Chas E. Jackson. Motion made by S. L. Bowen that Clarence Longstreet act as chairman. Motion seconded by Howard Smith. Motion carried. Motion made by Clare Williams that Chas E. Jackson act as clerk. Motion seconded by Grover Cline. Motion carried. The following resolution was read for adoption or rejection: Resolved, that School District No. 1 Fr. known as Gates District, located in Yankee Springs Township, and fractional with Thomapple Township, be annexed to. and become a part of Thomapple Kellogg Agricultural School District, being a township district located in Thomapple Township. Motion made by Thos. Gillette that the resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Julian Potts. Following a discussion, a roll call vote was taken as follows: Yankee Springs Township: Supervisor, Claud Willson - Yes, Clerk Chas E. Jackson Yes; Theas. Gates School District No. 1 Fr. Yankee Springs Township, Barry County When I was a little girt, I remember my first day of starting out for the Gates School. There was my sister Gertrude, and Wayne, and my younger sister. Florence, didn’t go yet. she was two years younger than 1. So wc were walking along what is now Bassett Lake Road, towards the Gates School, up on the corner of Shaw Lake Road and Yankee Springs Road, now a home, when we heard a horse and buggy in back of us. Here come this nice looking lady driving her horse. She said, "Are you going to school, to the Gates School?" We said “Yes ” She said. “Oh. you are all going to be my students. She told us that her name was Mi<s Raymond and that she was going to be tlie teacher there. My head is full of memories of her. She was a lovely, lovely girl. She loved children, and had such a wonderful way with her. to teach and to be there. If you bumped yourself, she always had her arms open to give you a hug. I have such beautiful memories of her. The school, of course, was one big room. There was an entry hall, cement steps where you went inside of the entry. We hung our wraps, coats and what not in the winter. Eventually there was an oil stove put in there that we used to cook a little something for our lunch, for a hot meal like some kind of soup or a stew, that everyone could have a dish of. But if not, then we just carried our lunch pails. It was very nearly two miles up there. We went across the Shield’s to cut off some, but it was hard walking in the winter. And I can remember having trouble getting my legs out of the snow to get ahead. We didn't have win­ ter clothes like we have now. I had some kind of leggings which were made of some kind of knitted material. It buttoned along the sides, but they soon became wet and the snow packed in around them. They just came to the knees. This was no! nearly enough at times. You would get to school half frozen and your clothes were wet, but she (Miss Raymond) would always let us sit up next to the stove for a while until we got warm and our clothes dried, and she would hang our things up by the stove so that they would be dry when it was time to go home at night. The school had desks, there may have been 24 or 25 of th**m. Sometimes we would have 20 kids. The ones in front were smaller, and they run back to the larger ones in the back of the room. She kept real good order. She would not allow any whispering. She kept order, she had a way about her. She did not act like she was a slave driver or anything like that. She had a wonderful personality. She always looked so pretty. I enjoyed that so much. Every time she came she would have a pretty blouse and she looked so pretty. (Now. was she married?) No. not then. She taught our school three full years, started the fourth year and when school let out for Christinas, she was married when she started the fourth year, but when she went home at Christmas, we got word that she didn't want to come by Molly Benningfkld Staff Intern "Auld Lang Syne" plays softly in the back­ ground, crushed 2006 party hats are strewn across the floor and you are stuck looking forward to a new year. For the new year, you’ve resolved to lose weight, quit smoking, keep in better contact with friends and be more organized. Life has become a “Cathy" comic, with every year including ways to make ourselves better. But in reality, most resolutions are broken, or at least altered a bit. Is it worth it to even make a resolution? . At Bosley Pharmacy in Hastings this year, they’re rewarding those who tell of the reso­ lution they didn’t make for the new year with a “No Resolutions Day." Nonetheless, there are people out there who make resolutions and stick with them. For those, here's a bit of history regarding the new year. Even though it hasn’t always been cele­ brated on Jan. 1, the idea of a resolution dates back to 153 B.C.. according to www.goalsguy.com. a website that specializes in giving tips to keep a resolution, among other goals. A mythical king of early Rome, Janus was placed at the beginning of the year's calendar. Janus* famous two faces represented past events that he could look back on and the future to look forward to. Janus became the ancient symbol for resolutions and many Romans looked for forgiveness from their enemies and also exchanged gifts before ihe beginning of each year back. We heard afterward that she was preg­ nant for her first baby, so she just taught from the beginning of school until Christmas time that fourth year. Then we got a Mrs. Struble. Her husband's name was Emerson. The Struble family lived over on Yankee Springs Road, and there was Olive Struble, who went to school with one of my school mates, who was more my sister Gertrude’s age. but she (the teacher) was the wife of one of the older Struble sons. She was a wonderful teacher too. but no one could ever compare with Miss Raymond. (How far away did Miss Raymond live?) She lived in the Yankee Springs area, where Yankee Springs Road crosses.. Where the store used to be. What is that road that goes across? (War it McKibbon?) Yes. it was towards Gun I-ake on that road. 1 can't tell you just exactly where it was. Her father's name was Fred Raymond. And there were several children besides her. I remember a brother named Claude who mar­ ried a lady called Theresa Gillette, the Gillettes lived by Irving. We met them as they would come to visit school. We got acquaint­ ed with some of them. She drove all the time up until it would get cold weather, and then she stayed with a family, over on what is now Peets Road, by the name of McKeen. They had a big farm house and Isabelle went to school. They would come together. She and Miss Raymond walked together when they came to school. She lived there during winter months. And then when it got spring, she would begin driving again. sailed by, there was always a “well done," and (Tell me a little bit about the school itself. “very good." she would say. What color was it) Always painted white. Many things went on the blackboard. (That (Did it have the same kind ofsiding that it has was what / was going to ask you about, the today? What was the roof like? Was it shin­ blackboard. Where was it? How big was it?) gles or metal?) It was shingles, yes. (Did they It was on three sides of the room, one right in have curtains?) Yes, we had sash curtains that front, and then on each side. They were quite came half way up. The upper part didn't have big, and always, like for arithmetic, my hard any. but it had white curtains that started subject. 1 appreciated so much. She would get where the two sashes come together and there there on the board and she would not leave was a bookcase there that was... it went up until she felt that everyone understood. “Now quite tall, maybe four feet, and it had books in is this clear? Do you understand this? and there that we could read. “Why did you do that?" “Why do you have to She loved to read to us. We always enjoyed do this way?" She would come back and have her so much. She always had morning exer­ you say why, so that it was clear in your mind. cises, a reading from the Bible. First, we She was just wonderful. always pledged allegiance to the flag, and (What where the activities of the day? First then wc would have our morning exercise. thing you said war Pledge pfAllegiance t0 fa Sometimes wc would sing. Othei times she flag, and all that, and then there was a would choose a book out of the bookcase and recess? How often?) Oh. yes. We began at 9 read a chapter or two before we began our a.m. and then about 9:45 a.m. to 10 a.m., we studies. I enjoyed that so much. I can remem­ had 15 minutes. If it was nice you went out­ ber so many stories she read, 'Anne of Green doors, and if somebody had misbehaved, they Gables," “the Dog of Flanders.” “Black Beauty.” Sometimes she would read something which was kind of young for us. but she wanted to include those younger kids, too. (What would be the span of ages, all the way from probably kindergarten?) No, no kinder­ garten. (No kindergarten?) Often children didn't start so young as there was that long walk tn school. I was probably 7 years old when I started to school, because little ones could not wade those snow­ banks and get through there until you got a little older. You began right in first grade, learn­ ing to read and write, numbers and things this way. This was the way school started. Then you went on through eighth grade. Some of those kids were quite big, almost as tall as she was. They had been held back for some reason or another, to help work on the farms, or something. I don’t remember of there even being grown men. but there were quite tall kids. I remember my brother going when he was quite a good-sized boy. But usually they would be about 14 or 15 years in age. You had classes. There was a big long seat which they called the "recitation" seat and when it was time for you, she would call the class. “1st grade read­ ing" stand, then she would say “Pass," then you would walk up there. "Be seated.” then you sat down. Each one had oppor­ tunity to read a paragraph or two which you had practiced bdbre. You either got a very good or she would say. “I w ant you to read that over a few more times when you get back to your seat.” Then she would give an assignment to practice for tomorrow. Every class was the same way. (She went right from student to student, every­ one had to participate?) You bet. No one ever got missed, no mater if they could hardly read at all. They had to stand up there and try. So many times she would 'stand beside them and show them the difference why a word was pronounced this way and that. But she was there always for those who struggled, and for those that Of all holidays, the New Year 's celebration is the oldest and first observed. In Hastings, goals for the new year varied from a better self to a better environment. A small selection of Hastings residents and vis­ itors shared their resolutions. “After going off to school (Indiana University), 1 want to keep in better touch with people,” said Chelsea Bracraft. Abby Bracraft said. “I need to be more organized.” Anna Conley wants “to play more basketball.” Skyler Cinco >*id. “I would like to see bet­ ter implementation of alternative fuel sources.” Bob Dickinson is going to strive “for better balance, period.” Juanita Martell said, “I never make any. because I figure they wouldn't last anyway." Kevin Martisius said, “I resolve to be nicer." Susan King has a lofty goal. “I'm quitting smoking, and so is my husband.” she said. Deb Cooley quipped. “I need to get off the pickled beets.” As for this reporter. I'm not much of a res­ olutions kind of person. I'd like to think that I'm always trying to better myself throughout the year, and that I don’t need a holiday to make me do what 1 need to. However, pro­ crastination sets in. and I’m just one of the masses. Perhaps. I’ll just resolve to focus less on my homework, gain weight and watch more television. Many aren't aware, but the song “Auld Lang Syne.” a Dick Clark staple for the ball dropping at midnight, is actually a poem, it was written by Scottish poet Robert Bums in 1741. and published in 1796. It was put to music and now is a remembrance for “the good old days." Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot and days of auld lang sync? For auld lang syne, my dear. For auld lang syne. Well lake a cup o' kindness yet For auld lang syne We tw a hae run aboot the braes And pou'd the gowans fine; we've wander'd mony a weary foot Sin’ auld lang syne We two hae paidled i‘ the bum. Free momin' sun till dine; But seas between us braid hae roar'd Sin* auld lang syne And here's a hand, my trusty friend. And gie's a hand o' thine; We’ll take a cup o' kindness y et For auld lang syne Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot and days of auld lang syne? For auld lang syne, my dear. For auld lang syne. Well take a cup o' kindness yet For auld lang syne. might have to stay in and work while the rest went outdoors. She had a strap which she kept in her drawer. On the first day of school she had to use iL "1 hate like everything to have to use this on the first day of school." but a boy got it that first day. And from then on that was iL We never had no more problems. She never had to spank anybody, or him at least There was one big boy, I remember, that she spanked him on his back. He just stood there and took it. He knew that he was supposed to wash dishes after we got into the hot lunch thing and he refused, wouldn’t do it, and it was his turn, and she wasn’t going to back down. She used that strap on his back. He finally washed dishes. She was very firm, but very kind and gentle, a wonderful, wonderfa'. lady. (When you said recess, what time did you have recess?) In the forenoon, 9:45 to 10 a.m., and then in the afternoon, we left at 4 p.m., so somewhere around 2 p.m. I think, we would have another 15 minute break. If it was nice we went outdoors. The boys always played ball. The girls sometimes would play other games, like Hide and Seek, or Prison Goal, and a thing called Anti I Ova- the schoolhouse, and things like this. We had very few toys, playground equipment or things like that. No swings. It was a break to go outside Often she went out with us. 1 can remember too. of sneaking back in there while she was outside and maybe sweeping up the school­ house or doing something for her and when she would come back in, maybe wash the board, or something, just because I loved her so. When she would come in. she would say “Looks like the fairies have been to work again." She always knew who it was and she would come over and give me a hug. “What would 1 do without you? You're a good helper." This meant so much to me. (That's great. Who were some of the stu­ dents you went to school with, starting with Continued next week Pledging to be Your Healthcare Partner Our Pledge of Service To You Each and every Pennock employee and volunteer has taken a pledge to be your partner in personal, professional and progressive care. This means we pledge to treat you with courtesy, respect, professionalism and compassion while providing the most state-of-the-art healthcare in the finest possible facility. Pennock Partner, Eric E. ward, M.D. Radiologist Pennock For more information, or to find a Pennock affiliated physician near you, call (269) 945-1 PHY (1749) HEA >0, Visit us on the web at www.pennockhealth.com 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings 09549248 SERVICES . ,totc«ional■ Pro8rejsi, �Page 6 - Thursday. December 29. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Bring your film to J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS for quality film Worship Together,.. ...at the church of your choice — Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEAS ANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Ucey Road. Do*ling. Ml 49050 Pattw. Ste*c Olm*tcad. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:0 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6-00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday ntgDts 6:30 p.m. J»T. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jeffenon Father Al Russell, Pattor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF <»OD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. 49058 Senior Pastor Rev. Wm. Clayton Garmon. Service Times: 9:00 a.m. and 11OO a.m. & 600 p.m. (Small group* on 1st and 3rd Sunday nights). Wednesday: Christian Education Classes. 700 p.m. 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev Bob Smith Phone 945-2654 Worship Services: SunCcy. 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School. 9:30 am. EMMANLFL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Member Church of the World Wide Anglican Communion." 315 W. Center St (comer of S. BnMdwav and W. Center St.). Church Office: (269) 945-3014 The Rev Fr. Charles P. McC abe HI. Rector. Mr F. William Voctbcrg. Director of Music. Children's Chapel 314 E. Main Street. Middleville. Mkh. Rev. Fr. Lavery. Pastor. Phone 795-9030. Sunday Mam 3:30 p.m. First Friday Holy Hour 5 p.m. First Fnday Mass 6 p.m. Confessions 30 minutes before Mass. Rosary Prayer 30 minutes before Mass W OODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Mam. P.O. Box 95. Woodland. Ml 48897 • .367-4061. Reverend Mary SchippersDeMunter. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. • Sunday School 10*30 a.m. and and Dec. 7.14. and 21. Christmas Eve Service* • 4 p.m. Children’s tervice; 10 p m. Holy Communion and Holy Baptism Christmas sen ice. Christmas Day - Sunday CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Rev. Timm 11.*00 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Equipping 7 p.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBU Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pas tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.; Wonhip 11:00 am.; Evening Service at 6:()tf p.tn.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODLST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday School 10 am.; Sunday Worship 11 am.; RO. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 269-721-8077. Pastor Patti Harpole. Sunday morning worship service 9:45 am. Nursery provid­ ed. Sunday evening "New Beginnings starts al 5:15 with meal. 5:30 adult small group, youth group, kids club. 6:30 praise service. Covenant Prayer Group Wednesdays at noon. Thursday noon Senior Meals. Men's group 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m Christ's Quilters. Bible Study Thursdays 7:15. Choir Thursdays at 5:45. Coming in January, exploring spiritual gifts Bible study. Church website: countrychapelume.org. FIRST BARTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hasting* Pastor Dan Currie; Pastor Osborn. Minister Musk; Ryan White. Youth A Family: Dave Wood Sr., Adult Ministries. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 aan.. Morning Worship; 6 00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Cai! Church Office for information on MOPS. Praise A Motion. Children* Choir. Ladies Bible Studies Sport* Minifies and Senior Luncheons. M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Rkhard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995 Church Website: www hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary­ Treasurer. Linda Cobb. Office hours. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10: 45 am Morning Worship; Sunday evening service 6 pm; Sen Shine Preschool (^n 3 & 4); Tundav, Thursday from 9-1130 am. 1200-2:30 pm: Wednesday 6 pan. - Pioneers (meal served). Wednesday 6 p.m. - Jr. A Sr. High Youth (meal served). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Mtg. i a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of' each month at this service), 11 .*00 a.m. Holy Communion (each week), and Evening Prayer 6-00 p.m. (May-August). We have a weekly Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Even Prayer service and special Holy Days services as announced times). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Huttwkk. The church phone num­ ber is 269-795-2370 and the recto­ ry number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http/tra vto/ andrvw matthia* Wc are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. GRACE COMMUNITY' CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader-hip training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M­ 66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mkh. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m.. 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girl* ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616­ 731-5194 or I-517-852-1806 FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHU RCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623­ 5400. Worship Services; 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday School foe all ages at 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARLSH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessible arJ elevator. Summer School 9:30 a m. and Worship 10:30 a.m. No summer Sunday School. Youth activities: call for information. This information on worship service GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 PoutU Rd . Hatting* Sunday School 9:45 tn; Church Service 10:45 «.m.; Evc&'ng Worship 6 p.m. Prayer meeting - Thun. 7 p.m Men's breakfast. Im Sal. of the month. WMF ladies. Itt Tues, of the month. Our Motto: "The Bible. the whole Bible, and nothing but the Bible" Pastor Rus Saner. Pastor's phone 945-9224. PR.MRIEV1LLE BIBLE CHLRCH 12711 S. M-43 Highway. Delton. MI 49046 • 269-671-4193. Pastor. Bernard Blair. Associate Pastor. Roger Claypool. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship Service 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m. ST. TIMOTHY'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St Rove Cathoik Church. Hastings Mass Sunday al 9: 30 am HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WELCOME CORNERS ITNITED METHODIST CHURCH .m. MOST HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOIJCCHVRCH TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS TR ADITIONAL DOGMATIC TEACHINGS \ it provided by The Hastings Banner, rhe churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions" 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan > 9800 East BC Avenue. Richland. Ml 49083 Phone 269-629-9436 Eucharistic service every Sunday. 9:30 a.m This is my body given for vou. Do this in remembrance of me.' < Luke 22:19 NiV) Come share tn the weekly Holy Communion - accept­ ing Christ and being united with Him. cunendenng our lives to Him so that we may know His will and walk in His ways. We are located in a wood­ ed setting, north of Richland on BC Avenue, between M-43 and Gull I afcr Drive. All hap'mt chrhtiam arc wekome to participate in the Holy Euchansi We belkve that Christianity is a faith of inclusion, not exclusion. Therefore, vou don't have to be an Episcopalian - just a believ- HASTINGS FREE JACKSON - Peter J. Maurer of Jackson, passed away December 18. 2005 al Foote Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents. Herman and Katharine Maurer and brother. Herman Maurer. He is survived by his brother. James Maurer and wife. Joyce and sister-in-law. Ruth Maurer and numerous nephews and nieces. Peter attended St. Rose School and gradu­ ated from Hastings High School in 1947. Peter loved to read and coliect comic books, travel abroad and go places with his brothers. He was employed at Oldsmobile in Lansing for 30 years and called by his fore­ man the most dependable worker he had. He loved to go for long walks and car rides, especially to his beloved Hastings. He was a member of Knights of Columbus John V. Dillon Council 3447 and later Sl Mary, Star of the Sea Council 9301 in Jackson. He was a K of C almost 50 years. He was a member of St. Mary Parish in Jackson. Services were at St. Mary Star of the Sea Jackson on Wednesday. Dumber 21, with burial at St. John Cemetery in Jackson. METHODIST CHURCH 301 E. State Rd. (Ccrocr of Sate Rd. and Bobwood St across from Tom’s GrayMll. Youth Past™ BnanTeed. Ptatre of C.-«aefai .- AVkmtm. Don Brail. Phone 269-945-9121. Nuncry provided for all services. Sundays: Worship services 8:45 and I L-OOun. Kids for Christ. 11:00 ajn. fot ail ages !000 am. with adult electives. Sunday Evening Service and Small Groups 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week. 6:30 pm: Adults. Sing N* Share. Pastor's Class. Youth. 6th-12th grades, and Faith Weaver Friends. 4 yrs. thru 5th grade. Thursday. 9*30-11 a m Senior Aduh Coffee Hour Women's Miaittry 7 Saturday. Det. 24th. 1H4 pun. Morning Servlet. No Wed. Mid GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North Sucet. Hastings Phone 269-945-9414 Michael Saturday. Dec. 314 • 700 & 11.00 8.00 & 10.45 a.m Holy Communion; 8:30 ajn. Sunday School. Tuesday. Jan. 3-1:00 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous HASTINGS FIRST UN FIT.D METHODLST CHURCH 209 W Green Street. Hartings. Ml 49058. Office Phone <269) 945-9574 Fax (269)945-1961. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9:00 am.-Noon and 100-3<M) p.m. Friday 900 a.m No n. Sunday morning worship hours 9.30 LIVE' Under the Dome Contemporary Servke, 10:30 Refreshments. 11:00 Traditional Worship Service. We offer various Sunday schooi classes at 8:15. 9:30 and 11 ajn. Chancel Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p m., and the Praise Team rehearses on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. . FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mkh. 4TO58 (269) 945-5463 Rev Dr Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday ScrvKtt 10:30 a.m. Worship Services. Nursery care is provided for this serv­ ice for infants and toddlers! Visit us online at www.fpcofli.Qrg and our web log for sermons al: hnpj/fauinrpn^kmwNnppntroik Jan. 1 - 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. Jan. 3 - Noah's Ark back to school. THORN IPPLF. V OLEY CHURCH Christmas in Narnia <• TVC (Hastings Campus). Saturday. Dec 17 - 5.15 p.m. and 6:40 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 18 - 910 a m. and 10:25 aan. Sunday. Dec. 18 - 10 00 a.m tCaledonia Campus) Chnvtmas Eve and New Year's Services - Saturday. 5:15 pjn. and 6:20 p.m. (Hastings Campus); Saturday. 6:00 p.m. (Caledonia Campus); No »ervices on Christmas Day or New Year's Day. Quettiwn call Barb (TVC) 948-2549 BATTLE CREEK - Iva L. Strimback. age 86. of Battle Creek, died Friday, December 23. 2005 at her residence. She was bom October 28, 1919 in Smith Center. Kansas the daughter of William and Jennie Wilkerson. Iva graduated from Franklin High School in 1937 where she was a substitute teacher for two years. She married Kenneth D. Strimback March 25, 1939. She and her husband farmed for many years and moved to Battle Creek in 1945, where they owned and operated Ken’s Body Shop from 1959-1986. They also owned H&R Block in Hastings from 1985 and then retired in 1991. She was still doing tax returns until recently. Iva enjoyed crocheting, cooking, canning, she attended the Bedford Bible Church. She was preceded in death by her husband. Kenneth, in 1993; daughter. Joan Tieback; brother. Roscoe Wilkerson; and her parents. Surviving are sons, Robert E. (Anita) Strimback of Cadiz. Ky.. Gene (Mary) Strimback of Battle Creek; eight grandchil­ dren; 13 great grandchildren; sisters. Wilma Kingsbury. Marie Wilkerson; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 27. 2005 at the Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Larry Fulton offici­ ating. Burial was at Dowling Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. GUN LAKE - MIDDLEVILLE - Jean Whitney Newell, age 85, of Gun Lake, Middleville, died Thursday. December 22, 2005 at her residence. Jean was bom in Pittsburg. Penn., the daughter of Gerald and Enola Whitney. Jean was raised in Pittsburg graduated from high school there and earned her bachelor's degree from Carnegie Institute of Technology. Jean and her family spent every summer at their Gun Lake home. Jean was preceded in death by her husband Hubert Newell. Hubert was from Dayton. Tennessee. Hubert and Jean were married in 1942 and moved to Michigan where Hubert received his bachelors of engineering from the University of Michigan. Upon his gradu­ ation they returned to Gun Lake where they lived until their deaths. Together they built the home they lived in. Jean is survived by her sons. John of Oregon. David Newell and Sheree Beduhn Newell of Gun Lake and Chuck Newell of West Olive. Jean loved her grandsons. Curtis (Emily) King, Josh and Brett Newell dearly. Jean’s family consists of her sisters-in-law Irene Whitney and Melva Allerding; nephews. Jerry. Jim, John and Bill Whitney and, niece Susan Whitney. In Tennessee !ean has brother* in-law, Joe (Martha) New?! and Richard (Pal) Newell and many nitevs and nephews; brother. Bill; sister, Mimi and nieces, Janice and Cindy; and her parents preceded Jean in death. Jean worked at Pennock Hospital in the Medical Records Department from 2963 until 1989. Jean ioved Gun Lake and all nature surrounding iL In her youth she loved sailing, especially the sailboat that her father built for her. Jean was very proud of her fam­ ily history, being able to trace the Whitney’s side back to the 1600*s, Whitneyville Stage Coach stop was her great grandparents busi­ ness. A memorial will be held for Jean later in the new year. In lieu of flowers please make donations in Jean's name to either BarryCounty Humane Society or Hastings Public Library. Arrangements are pending at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. HASTINGS - Richard Lee Orman Sr., age 46. of Hastings, died Friday. December 23, 2005 at his residence. He was bom February 2, 1959 in Grand Rapids, the son of Russell Sr. and Geraldine (Perkins) Orman. He was raised in Grand Rapids where he attended school. Richard was formally employed at Thiss Auto Body, Goldworthys Towing and Recovery, and Easy Russ Auto Parts of Grand Rapids. Richard loved restoring old cars, stock car racing, attending car shows, loved attending to his Turkey (Butterball) and two puppies (Scruffy and Jewels). He was preceded in death by his father. Russell Orman Sr.; brothers, Russell Orman Jr. and Bill Orman; and best friend, Wess Pebbles. Surviving is his children; daughters, Jody (Marty) Chastaine of South Carolina, Nina Orman of Hastings; sems, Richard Orman Jr. of Middleville, Brandon Orman of Hastings, Jeremy Orman of Hastings, Eddie Orman of Grand Rapids; grandchildren, Elizabeth. Jeremiah. Kaylee; mother. Geraldine Orman; sisters. Sharon Sterken. Shelley Chapman. Sherry Numan; brother. Willis (Boge) Orman; special friends, Emma, Brandon, Bryon. Eberhart, Ansel Kingsbury, Ken Lloyd, and Jerry Lancaster and Chuck Cook. A celebration of Richard Life Service will be held Tuesday. December 27. 2005 at the Nashville Assembly of God Church at 2 p.m. Pastor Glenn Branhan officiating. Memorials can be made to the family. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Virginia A. Campbell |Patricia Champion| DELTON - Patricia Champion, age 47, of Delton, passed away December 28, 2005. Patricia was bom on February 28, 1958, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of H. Alden and Eleanor (Moon) Drake. She was a former jewelry department man­ ager for J.C. Penny in Battle Creek, a super­ visor at Stryker Instruments in Kalamazoo, and assistant bakery manager at Felpausch in Delton. Patricia was a NASCAR fan, and enjoyed cross stitch and needlepoint, and Patricia also made hats for cancer patients. Most of all Patricia loved watching her children participate in sporting events. On July 12. 1980 she married Michael Champion, who survives, other members of her family include a daughter. Rachel (Jason) Flesser of Southgate. MI; sonA. Todd and Kraig Champion at home; sisters, Jane Hopkins of Kalamazoo, Margaret Dodge of Kalamazoo, Sue (Don) Vetter of Naples, Florida, and Lois (Phil) Herron of Portage; her father and mother-in-law, Mark and Rosalyn Champion of Galesburg; and sever­ al nieces and nephews. Patricia was preceded in death by her par­ ents. The family will receive friends Friday. December 30, from 2 to <4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday. December 31.2005 11 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church. Delton. Pastor Dennis Siddall. officiating. Interment Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions to: American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, Barry County Animal Shelter or the Delton District Library will be appreciat­ ed. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. DELTON - Virginia A. Campbell, age 83. of Delton, passed away December. 27,2005. Mrs. Campbell was bom on April 9,1922, the daughter of Royce and Allie (Baird) Sweet. She enjoyed painting with oils and water colors and her painting will be cherished tor years. Mrs. Campbell was an excellent code, especially wild game dinners. She would sew without using patterns. Mrs. Campbell was a member of the United Methodist Women of the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton, for several years. She will be remembered as a loving encouraging mother and grandmother. On June 29. 1947. she married Myron W. Campbell who survives. Other members of her family include a son. Randall (Terri) Campbell of Richland; daughters, Kathleen (Dennis) Hodgson of Comstock and Jan (Daniel) Cook of McMillan; a step daughter. Ellen Smith of Dorr. 15 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. Mrs. Campbell was preceded in death by her parenLs and a granddaughter. Megan Hodgson. The family will receive friends today (Thursday) from 6 to 8 p.m. at the WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, December 30. 2005. 11 a.m at Faith United Methodist Church, Delton, Pastor Daniel Hofmann, officiating. Interment East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Faith United Methodist Church, or Thomapple Manor Recreation Fund will be appreciated. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 29. 2005 - Page 7 jzfnnie’s MA&BOX by Kathy Mitchell! and Marcy Sugar Get rid of ‘race’ tag Dear Annie: I am a black physician who was bom in Haiti. From my first days in the United Slates (in the early 1960s), I have been appalled at the "race* tag hanging on all of us. 1 can understand ethnicity and country of origin, but when I bear the word "race,* I always feel all of us are from the same "human race." After all, we don't separate ani­ mals, as if there were a race of black horses or black dogs and other colors were different animals. I look black, but many of my ancestors were white, Caribbean Indians and Hispanic, with a dash of Mayan, Chinese and a few oth­ ers tossed in here and there. Because of that, 1 consider myself a human specimen and would never turn my back on my multiple ethnic roots. Perhaps if we start looking at each other as members of the same wonderful human race instead of members of a white race or black race, we will start feeling closer to one another, don't you think? - Dr. R.M. Dear Dr. R.M.: We do indeed. We never liave understood why some people feel others are superior or inferior because of the shade of their skin color. Sounds like a serious case of ignorance to us. Examine pros and cons Dear Annie: I hope you. don't mind one more letter on the issue of vasectomies. 1 would like to state that it is important for a man to put aside emotionally charged com­ ments, such as you are a "coward" or "wimp" if you choose not to have a vasectomy, or that having a vasectomy is a reflection of charac­ ter and maturity, as some of your readers wrote. Men should examine, in a reasoned fashion, the pros and cons of vasectomy. I wish that 1 had done that before I had mine. I am one of the clinically proven 1 to 6 per­ cent of men who have post vasectomy pain syndrome’ (PVP). It is thought to result from the body’s inability, for unknown reasons, to absorb the sperm that continues to be pro­ duced. Because the causes are not clearly understood, there is no way of predicting which men will end up with PVP. It is a difficult condition for both the patient and the doctor. Over the years. I have undergone a reversal, two epididymectomics and an orchidopexy to try to resolve PVP. I still have residua] discomfort, but generally, I am much improved. Please let your readers know that there is a support organization for those with post vasectomy pain syndrome (PVP) at the Canadian PVP Association. P.O. Box 1272, Smith Falls, Ontario Canada, K7A 5C7 (www. vasectomy-i nformation.com/canadian_pvp/index.asp). -- Greg at the Canadian Post Vasectomy Pain Association Dear Greg: Thank you for ietting our read­ ers know that a small percentage of men develop pain after a vasectomy. There are many possible causes, some of which are treatable. We hope all men with this problem will talk to their doctor and contact your organization for more information. Hard to keep sick kids home Dear Annie: You recently printed a letter about parents keeping their children home when they are sick. My children's school district allows your child to be absent only three days per semes­ ter, so unless they are really sick, you have to send them to school. Of course, it is perfectly OK with the school district if you take them home after roll cai! but by that time they have passed their cold ok to the other kids. - Not the Parents* Fault Dear Not Your Fault: You are right that there is pressure not to be absent, which makes it ha;d not only to keep children home from school, but to keep adults away from die office. Colds seem minor, and for some, are so frequent that missing all those days is not feasible. We wish we had the answer. Perplexed over Dad's driving Dear Annie: My father feels his car is his 'independence." but here's what 1 see: Dad is so hunched over the wheel, he secs more of the floor than the dashboard. His response time of gas-to-brake has become slower and slower, and in order to look over his snoulder, he must turn his entire body. Dad wears hear­ ing aids, but has the radio on so loud that any emergency vehicle would have to be on top of him before he noticed. Dad has had three accidents in the past two years, but thankfully, no one was hurt. Once, he had his foot on the wrong pedal, but he said that's "not my fault.” He reasons that his vision is fine, he doesn't use ’.he highway, and he drives when the roads aren't crowded, so as long as he can teeter his way to the car, it must be OK. The state just issued him a new driver's license. What is the difference between "ditrinished capacity" when someone is under the influence of alcohol, and the condi­ tion of my father? It is so scary to us, not only for Dad's safety, but for anyone on the road with him. I will continue to try to convince our state legislature, doctors, insurance companies and my father to reevaluate this issue, but maybe this letter will spark other elderly drivers to reconsider their own decisions to continue using the car. Any ideas. Annie? -- Feeling Helpless Dear Helpless: In most states, there is a process by which you can report your father. Contact your Department of Motor Vehicles to find out what the requirements are, and then speak to Dad's doctor about evaluating Dad's fitness to drive. You also should look into safe-driving classes for the elderly your father might agree to go when he hears these classes can result in lower insurance rates. Daughter left out Dear Annie: My husband and I are invited to a wedding soon. The groom was a high school classmate of our oldest daughter, "Stacy." The bride was a classmate of our youngest daughter, "Danielle." Stacy also is invited to the wedding, but Danielle is not Danielle is very hurt by this, so we have decided not to attend. We think Danielle may have been excluded because she and the best man dated for three years, and he may prefer not to see her. The relationship ended quite a while back, and although Danielle did blame the groom for the breakup, she has moved on and put the past behind her. Was it appropriate for the bride and groom to include my husband and one daughter, but not the ocher? Are we obligated to send a gift? - Ohio Mom Dear Ohio: Both daughters should have been invited, or neither, but if the groom felt he was not on good terms with Danielle, we understand why he chose not tc include her. Nonetheless, you are indeed obligated to send a gift. Baby showers for men? Dear Annie: I'd like to respond to "Outraged Friend" regarding baby showers for fathers-to-be. A guy I work with told me that his wife was getting many baby showers, but he wasn't invited to any. So the men in our department got together and took up a father-to-be show­ er collection at our plant. The women bought the gifts with the help of the mother-to-be. We then set up a room with food and drinks, and invited his wife. Needless to say, the father­ to-be was surprised, and a good time was had by all. If more men could participate in baby showers, maybe they'd understand what all the hoopla is about. New life should be cele­ brated by everybody, not just the ladies. — Big Lew of Redondo Beach, Calif. Dear Big Lew: Absolutely. As long as there isn't an over-abundance of showers (which puts a burden on repeat guests), we think showers for men are great. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2005 CREATORS SYNDI­ CATE. INC. The Belding-Lowell-Ionia chapter of the Masonic Lodge will meet Jan. 2 at 6:30 for dinner and lodge meeting. The VFW and Auxiliary will hold their monthly flea market al the post home on Tupper Lake Street Jan. 13 and 14 from 9 im. to 4 p.m. Tables are available for rent. Coming Feb. 11 is a Heritage Quilt Show from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Freight House in Lake Odessa, sponsored by the ICGS. Nettie Koops will be the guest speaker on quilts and the underground railroad. The family of Bernice Hamp gathered at her home on Sunday, Dec. 18 for a shared meal and gift exchange. Tom Yonkers, of Cloverdale, his daughter, the former Trena Yonkers and her three daughters here from California and spe.it Thursday with Lester and Virginia Yonkers. Trena and husband with family are back on the west coast to stay, having completed their term of service at a Christian college in El Salvador. The Michael Morse family, of Collierville, spent the last half of last week in Lake Odessa after first visiting the Morse family at Fremont On Friday, they and Karen’s sib­ lings were entertained at Carlton Center at the Barcroft home for an evening meal plus. From there, Janet Gariock and college-aged sons headed for Livonia to spend some time with her mother. Husband Bruce meantime took home the three foster children who live with them in Big Rapids. The Morses returned home on Sunday and Monday after having a rare time to attend church on Christmas Eve and Christmas day here and with her mother and brother. Earlier in their stay, they visited friends and the Gull Lake UMC at Richland. Karen is now employed at the Umted Bank of Switzerland in Memphis. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will hold open house with staffing on the first Wednesday of each month. The hours will be from 3 to 7 p.m. They also will be open for researchers on the last Sunday of each month from 2 to 6 p.m. This is in add'tion to open hours after each monthly meeting on the sec­ ond Saturday and the last Saturday when the entire Depot Complex is open to visitors from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The quarterly newsletter has been mailed to all members and it includ* cd the annual report. There is purchased equipment for the new room. The next meet­ ing will be on Saturday. Jan. 14 at 1 p.m. when Bobbi Schirado will speak on “Reyond the Obituary." The next meeting of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will be Thursday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. Among Eunice Goodemoot's guests on Christmas were daughters Darcy and Angela who bvc» m another state. Darcy and John Scheidt enjoyed showing off their new daugh­ ter, Quincy, who was bom at Thanksgiving time in Marquette. At church, cousins by the dozens got to see the new Miss Scheldt Ionia County has listed the properties up for sale because of unpaid taxes. Two are homes in the northeast pari of the village, two are business buildings on Fourth Avenue, one is in the new development on Bonanza Road. The lists are longer for mortgage foreclosures in the Banner each week and also in Ionia County publications. Cunningham's Acre has had an extension of several feet added to the cast end of the east wing. The youngest child in the new Narnia movie has a very strong resemblance to Karen Kniiscnga in her younger days. Karen is now a jutucr at Adrian College. Girrbach Funeral Home Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director Hastings Only Independently Owned Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities offering Traditional and Cremation Services Family Owned <4 Operated 3rd Generation Pre-Planning Services Available Serving All Faiths 269-945-3252 328 S. Broadway xjx. Hastings. MI 49058 I Health Line j] by Scott B. Brasseur, M.D. 1 <)(»."» MEDICAL NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS Cody Logan Boone Deuel, Sunfield and Stephanie Ann Possehn, Lake Odessa. Bruce Loyn Welker, Hastings and Keli Gielarowski Vaughan, Hastings. James Richard Yargcr, Freeport and Dana Drummond-Rittenberg, Freeport. Branden James Nielsen, Middleville and Sarah Nicole Boler, Middleville. Mary Ann (Thurber) (Havens) Daggett IONIA - Mary Ann (Thurber) (Havens) Daggett, age 67, of Ionia and formerly of Hastings died Saturday, December 24, 2005 at her residence. Mrs. Daggett was bom on December 30. 1937 in Taylor County, Iowa, the daughter of James and Ethel (Garrett) Thurber. She was married to Richard Havens Sr. on August 6.1955 and he died May 5.1980. She married Fred J. Daggett on July 6, 1990 and he survives. She was employed as an administrative assistant for the Barry County Substance Abuse program for a number of years before her retirement. She has lived in the Ionia area for the past 15 years. Mary Ann was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Her family was most important to her. Mrs. Daggett is survived by her husband, Fred; children, Nancy (Gary) Wilcox of Hastings, Kathy (John) Woodman of Delton. Susan (Richard) Slocum of Hastings, Richard (Kelly) Havens Jr. of Woodland, Ronald (LouAnn) Havens of Battle Creek. Brian (Louann) Daggett of Portland, Grant (Lavonne) Daggett of Saranac, Allen Daggett of Ionia, and Bruce (Jennifer) Daggett of Clarksville; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; brother. Philip Thurber of Texas. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband. Richard: brothers, Roy and Kevin Thurber There will be no funeral home visitation. Respecting family wishes, private family services will be held at a later date. Burial will be at the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Ionia County Commission on Aging. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wrenfuneral-home.com). What are soma simple Medical Naw Year Resolutions that I can TRY tc stick to? Making resolutions such as ‘I'm going to exercise more", "I'm going to lose weight" or “I’m going to eat right" are simply too vague to ever be successful. How do you know when you have succeeded or when you haven't? The best way *0 make a change with anything is to make small measurable steps. Steps that you know can be done immediate.1'/ and can be documented as having been accomplished or not. Also, tracking and documenting your progress will make you more accountable for your actions. Instead of saying "I'm going to exercise more", say that you will walk 30 minutes after dinner each day. You will know exactly what you are going to do, when you are to do it and if you did it or not. Instead of saying "I'm going to eat healthier", say that you will have a vegetable at least once daily or not have second helpings with any meal. Start by doing something small each day towards a healthier lifestyle. Replace a bad snack habit with fruit. Start with a small but healthy breakfast each day. Change from regular soda to diet soda. Make an appointment for a general physical with your doctor. Stop using the salt shaker. If you go to restaurants, order from the "healthy menu" section or have your waitress only serve you half or your meal on your plate and the other half as carry out before it even gets to your table. A system of motivational rewards and punishments can also go a long way to helping you stick to commitments. Deprive yourself of a favorite television show or something else enjoyable if you don't keep to your plan each day. You need to know that there is going to be an immediate negative consequence for your actions. Work with a reward system as well. If you have been successful with your plan for one week, allow yourself a simple indulgence such as a movie or a small gift for yourself. Start something healthy, today is the first day of the rest of your life. HAPPY NEW YEAR. n Scott Brasseur. M.D. is certified by the American Board ot Internal Medicine and practices as an Internist in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Contact your physician for medical advice before you change anything concerning your health. If you have further questions about this or any other medical problem and would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Brasseur, call (269) 945-2419. �Page 8 - Thursday. December 29. 2005 - The Hastings Banner Notice Of Mortgage Forectosur* Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thia sale may bo reset nded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damagee, If any, aha'! bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amcwt ten­ dered at Bale, pkia Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Tammy Gibson a Single Woman, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated October 8, 2003, and recorded on October 31, 2003 in instrument 1116727. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there «s claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Eight And 31/100 Dollars (S165.168.31). including interest at 6.25% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wttl be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry Cou.V; Courthouse In Hastings at 130 PM, on January 12, 2006. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 360 feet of the oast 605 feet of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23. Town 2 North, Range 8 West The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate Dated December 15. 2005 For more information, ptease caM: FC W 246.593.1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4076294F01 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MMJTARY SER­ VICE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW. ATTENTION POTENTIAL PURCHASERS AT FORECLOSURE SALE: Green Tree Servicing LLC (t/k/a Green Tree Financial Servicing corporation, may lescino tree sate at any uma prior to the end of the redemption period. In that event your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed to the return of your bid amount tendered at the sale, plus Interest. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Short M. Hivefy and Susan L Hivefy. to Green Tree Servicing LLC (lA/a Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation), dated March 24. 1999, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds lor the County of Barry in the State of Mtehigan on March 30.1999, in Document No. 1027246. et eeq.. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due as of the date of this Nodes the sum of $164,630.49, together with interest at 9.00 percent per annum. NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative and that pursuant to that power of sale and MCL 600.3201 et seq., on January 19. 2006 at 1:00 p.m.. on the East steps of the Circuit Court Building in Hastings. Michigan, that being the place tor holding the Circuit Court and/or for con­ ducting such foreclosure sales for the County of Barry, there wil be offered at public sale, the prem­ ises. or some part thereof, described In said Mortoaoe as follows to-wit: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH 1/4 POST OF SECTION 9. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST, THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 04' 20" EAST ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 9 A DISTANCE OF 1040.49 FEET; THENCE NORTH 8« DEGREES 33' 05’ EAST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 9 A DISTANCE OF 493.71 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 001 06* EAST 713 00 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE SOUTH 72 DEGREES 36' 52* WEST 501.12 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00' 06* WEST 861.27 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES ID 57* WEST 300.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 43 DEGREES 50' 39* WEST 279.24 FEET; THENCE NORTH 76 DEGREES 46* 44* WEST 125.53 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 108 03 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE AND THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT WHOSE RADIUS IS 5729 69 FEET AND WHOSE CHORD BEARS NORTH 08 DEGREES 3? 35* EAST 108 03 FEET; THENCE NORTH 09 DEGREES 05' 00* EAST CONTINUING ALONG SAID CENTER­ LINE 141.97 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 1C 57* EAST 429.93 FEET; THENCE NORTH 04 DEGREES 28' 46* EAST 505.07 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF A CERTAIN FENCE ROW WHICH IS ADJUDGED IN LIBER 403, PAGE 913. OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS AS THE BOUNDARY UNE BETWEEN THE PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THE LAND LYING NORTH OF SAID FENCE ROW; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 10* 16* EAST ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SAID FENCE ROW 586.90 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00' 06* WEST 1104.53 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING. SUBJECT to THE RIGHTS OF THE PUB­ FORECLOSURE NOTICE Th Is flrm Is a debt collector attempting to col­ lect a debt Any information obtained will be used for thia puroaa. If you are In the Military, please contact our office at the number Hated FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is □ debt collector attempting to col­ lect a debt. Any information obtained will be below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions erf a certain mortgage made by: Nicholas Seiler, *Ac/a Nick Setter. a/k/a Nick W Setter, and Sarah L Sister, huband and wife to Argent Mortgage Company. LLC. a Delaware Limited Liability Company Mortgagee, dated February 10.2004 and ber listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Michael J. Carson and Emma Carson, husband and wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc., as nominee lor lender and lender's successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, a Delaware Corporation Mortgagee, dated November 26. 2003 and recorded December 5. 2003 in Instrument # 1118691 Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the oate hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Twc Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Five DoRars and Eight Cents ($172,965.06) including interest 6.65% recorded February 27. 2004 in Instrument 41122815 Barry County Records, Michigari. Said mortgage was subsequently assigned to eutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Argent Securities Inc., Asset Backed Pasa Through Certificates. Series 2004-W6 under the Pooling & Servicing Agreement dated 88 of April 1, 2004, Without Recourse, on which mortgage there is claimed to bedue at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Two KimdreJ Twenty­ Seven Dollars and Forty-Seven Cents ($104,227.47) including interest 93% per annum. Under the power of sale contained tn said mort­ gage and the statute In such cue made and prvidad, notice is hereby given that s*i<d mortgage wil be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises. or some part of them, at pubic vendue. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 130PM on Thursday, January 19.2006. Said promises are srtated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1278 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the plat thereof. Being the same property conveyed to Sarah L Setter and Nick Sellar, aka Nick W Setter, husband an wife by dead dated 9-28-01 and recorded 10-9­ 01 in Document # 1067839, in the Office of the Recorder of Berry County. Michigan. Commonly known as 130 W. Marshall St.. Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sale, ntess determined abandoned In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the da»e of such sate Dated: DECEMBER 16. 2005 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Argent Securities Inc.. Aset Backed Pass Through Certificates. Series 2004-W6 under the Pooling & Servicing Agreement dated as of April 1, 2004. Without Recourse, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester HMs. 148307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 05-41673 uaad for this purpose. If you are In the MWtary, pteass contact our office at the num­ per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiB be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Ml at 130PM. on Thursday, January 5. 2006. Said premises are situated in Townsh-p of Thomapple, Barry County. Michigan, and are Part of the Southwest one quarter of Section 11, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the South one quarter of Section 11; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 sec­ onds West 1319.03 feet along the South line of Section 11; thence North 00 degrees 46 minutes 40 secorids West 233.46 feet; thence North 13 degrees 34 minutes 20 seconds East 985.63 feet along the centertine of Whrtneyvilte Road to the point of beginning of this description; continuing thence Nmth 13 degrees 34 minutes 20 seconds East 256 70 feet along the centerline of Whrtneyvilte Road; (100 feet wide) thence North 90 degrees On minutes 00 seconds East 200.00 feet; thence South 13 degrees 34 minutes 20 seconds; West 287.63 lest; thence North 81 degrees 06 min­ utes 00 seconds West 195.07 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to a 50 toot wide easement for Whrtneyvilte Road as recorded in Uber 151 of Deeds on Page 244. Commonly known as 6240 North Whrtneyvilte. Middleville Ml 49333 The redemption period shal be 6 months from the dale of such safe, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 6003241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: DECEMBER 4. 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee tor lender and lender's successors and/or Motirw Orf Mortgage Foreclosure Saia THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAINWH-L BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUTARYDUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS :Thte aate may be rescinded by the forectoeing mortgagee. In that event, your damagee. If any, shaB ba RmHad sotety to the atom of the bid amount ten­ dered at ante, plue Maraat MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James M. Not 11 tail and Daria R. Norman, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee .dated December 4. 2002, and recorded on December 27.2002 in instrument 1004506. in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities. Inc., Asset-Backed Pss Through Certificates. Series 2003-1, Under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement Dated as of February 1. 2003, Without Recourse as assignee by an assignment. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Sevn Tnousand Six Hundred One And 41/100 Dollars ($147,601.41). including inter­ est at 8.25% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foredsed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM, on January 26. 2006. Said premises are situated in Township of Thomapple. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as Lot 66. MUdtevBa Downs No. 3, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 5 of Plats on Page 26. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the rdemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 29. 2005 For more information, please call: FC H 248.593 1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite4077532F0l mmiw LIC AND OF ANY GOVERNMENTAL UNIT IN ANY PART THEREOF TAKEN. USED OR DEEDED FOR STREET. ROAD OR HIGHWAY PURPOSES. The redemption penod shall be one (1) year from the date of sale BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD A ROY. PC. Green Tree Servicing LLC assigns Mortgagee • Potestivo A Assoc ties. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hitts, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Attorneys: WILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT A#4D ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by Tammy Gfoson, a single woman and Thomas Richard WWiams, a sin­ gle man. 445 Block Road. Coldwater. Michigan 49036 and NPB Mortgage, LLC. a Michigan Limited Liability Company, organized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan, whose address is 770 Kenmoor. SE. Suite 201. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546. dated October 8. 2003, and recorded on December 22. 2003, in Docket No. 1119652 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of Forty Three Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty Two Dollars and Sixty Ave Cents ($43,882.65) and no suit or proceedings at law hav­ ing been instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained In the mortgage, and the statute In such case made and provided, on February 2, 2006, at 130 p.m. tho undersigned wiB sell at the East door o' the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry, at public vendue to tho nighest bidder for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon sa>d Mortgage, together with the legal lees and charges of the sale, including attorney's lees allowed by law. the premises in said mortgage located in the Township of Baltimore, Barry County and which are described as fottows: The East 605 feet of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23, Town 2 North. Range 8 West. Baltimore Township: EXCEPT the North 380 feet thereof. Together with a private easement tor ingress, egress & public utilities purposes over the Westerly 66 feet of the East 805 leet of the North 360 feet of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said SEction 23. P.P. *08-02-023-226-40 which is vacant land located on Maple Grove Road, Hastings, Michigan The redemption period shal be one (1) year from the date of such Lite, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCL 800.3241 in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. DATED: December 22. 2005 NPB Mortgage, LLC 770 Kenmoor. SE Suite 201 Grand Rapids. Ml 49546 Drafted By: William M Azkoul (P40071) Attorney tor Mortgagee 161 Ottawa Avenue, NW Suite 205-C Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)458-1315 °*** NOnCEOFMORIGAGLfCflECLDSURE WILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. S ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made byTbmmy Gfoeon, a smgie woman and Thomas Richard WHtams. a sin­ gle man, 445 Bkxx Road. Coldwater. Michigan 49036 and NPB Mortgage. LLC, a Michigan Limited Liability Company, organized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan, whose address is 770 Kenmoor. SE. Suite 201, Grand Rapids. Michigan 49546, dated October 8. 2003, and recorded on December 22. 2003, in Docket No. 1119853 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon which there is now claimed to be due tor principal and interest the sum of Twenty Nine Thousand Two Hundred Forty One Dottaro and Seventy Six Cents ($29.241.78) and no suit or proceedings at law hav­ ing been institute to recover the said debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of safe contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on Februwy 2. 2006. at 130 p m. the undersigned wiB sell at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder tor the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sale, including attorney's tees slowed by law. the premises In said mortgage located in the Township of Barry. Barry County and which are described as follows: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11, Town 1 North. Range 9 West. Barry Township, described as: Commencing st the Northwest comer c* Section 11; thence South 0*4832* East, on the West Ssrtion line. 1988.56 feet; thence North 89*33*43* East, on the North line of South 1/2 of wd Northwest 1/4.687.30 feet to the centertine of Cobb Road and the point of beginning of the parcel of land herein described; thence North 89*33'43* EaM on said North line. 1089.84 feat; thence South 0*46*55* East, 399.66 feet; thence South 89*33'43* West, parallel with said North Ina, 1092.24 feet; thence North 0*26*17* West, on the centeritoe of Cobb Road. 399.65 feet to the point of beginning. P.P #06-03311-003-10 which is vacant land on Cobb Road. Delton. Michigan 49046. The redemption period shal be one (1) year from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCL 800.3241 in which case the redemption period shal be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. DATED: December 22. 2005 NPB Mortgage. LLC 770 Kenmoor. SE Suite 201 Grand Mi 49543 Drafted By: WBiam M. Azkoul (P40071) Attorney lor Mortgagee 161 Ottawa Avenue. NW Suite 205-C Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (818) 458-1315 Robert A. Tremain & As so elates, P.C. la r debt collector and we are attempting to cotte -S a MM, ---- M- - ~ »----- « - *H MM-.’ anu any inrucmauon ouwiwq win dvmswu tor that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made in the conditions of a mortgage made by FAYE HAUCK. A SINGLE WOMAN to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC . ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER AND LENDERS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGS; LENDER IS VAN DYKE MORTGAGE CORPORA­ TION , Mortgagee, dated March 15, 2005. and recorded on April 05. 2005 . as Instrument No. 1144386, in BARRY County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the num of one hndred ten thousand nine hundred ninty five and 18/100 Dollars ($110,995.18), including interest at 7.500% par uvkr annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that sai mortgage will be foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, tt pubic vendue, at the At Barry County Courthouse, Hastings. Ml , at 130 PM on January 26. 2006. Said premises are situated in YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARR County, Michigan and are described as THE W 140 FT AS MEA­ SURED ALONG THE N LINE AND AS MEASURED PARALLEL WITH THE W LINE OF LOT 3. JOHN­ SON'S GUN LAKE PLAT. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS. PAGE 38 BARRYCOUNTY RECORDS The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shaB be 30 days from the date of ouch sate. DATED: December 2. 2005 Robert A. Tremeir. A Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue. Suite 300 Birmingham, Ml 480093616 ATTORNEY FOR: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC., ACTING SOLE­ LY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER AND LENDERS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS; LENDER I VAN DYKE MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee For More Information Cal: (248) 540-7701 (f/k/a Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation) ?»__________________________________________ DONALD A BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys ror Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated: December 12, 2005 W xSuzie'«Coltections\Green TreeVIrvely. Short & Susai iNotce of Foreclosure wpd Bay Pointe Inn is now hiring FRONT DESK NIGHT AUDITOR Part time, Fridays and/or Saturdays 11:00 p.m. -7:00 a.m. Must be friendly, responsible, knowledgeable and detailed. Email or drop off resume and letter of interest. info@ baypointeinn.com 11456 Marsh Rd., Shelbyville 5TEENSMAPLUMBINC 795-7495 mnnee rum dailv । i Robert A. Tremain A Aaaoctatea, P.C. te a debt collector and we are attempting to eotied a oeoi ana any tmormation oc4i 'co tn oe utM for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made r the conditions of a mortgage made by CYNTHIA K WPJGHi' AND SHANE E. WRIGHT. HUSBAND AXD WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS WC . ACTING SOLELY ASNOMINEE FOR LENDER AND LENDER S SUCCESSORS ANO ASSIGNS. LENDER !S AEGIS WHOLESALE CORPORA­ TION.. Mortgagee, dated September 18,2002. and recorded on September 30. 2002 . as Instrument No 1088314. in BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage therate claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of one hundred one thousand eight hundred eighty and 92/100 Dofiars ($101,880.92). inducting interest at 7.250% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said tnortgage and the statute In such cee made and provid­ ed. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wil be torectoeed by a sate of tho mortgaged premteos, or some part of them, at public vendue, at tho Al Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml . at 130 PM on January 26. 2006. Said remises are situated n CRY OF HAST­ INGS. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: LOT 17. AND THE EAST ONE-HALF OF LOT 16. BLOCK 3. TAFFEE ADDITION TO T CITY OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 83 The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 day* from the date of such sale DATED: December 29.2005 Robert A. Tremin & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue. Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 ATTORNEY FOR: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS WC.. ACTING SOLE­ LY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER AND LENDERS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. LENDER IS AEGIS WHOLESALE CORPRATION. Mortgagee For More Information Cal: (248) 540-7701 ,«««, FORECLOSURE NOTICE This Ann te a debt collector attempting to col­ lect a debt. Any Information obtained wffi ba used for this prpoaa. If you ar* in the MMtary, pieaea contact our office at the number Hated below. MORTGAGE SALE - Defautt has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by. Amanda L Merrit and Justin Merrill, wife and hus­ band to Oak Street Mortgag. LLC. a Delaware Limited Liability Company Mortgagee, dated October 22.2004 and recorded November 15,2004 in Instrument * 1137242 Barry County Records. Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., it* succesors and assigns, by assignment dated November 3. 2004 and recorded March 2, 2005 in Instrument 9 1142185 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seven Thousand Ave Hundred Fourteen Dottare and Forty-Five Cnts ($107,514.45) includ­ ing interest 8.99% per annum. Under the power ol sate contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and provkfed, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wt« be kxeciosed by a sate of the mortgaged promisee, or sny» part of them, al puttee vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hasting*. Ml at 130PM. on TKreday. January 19. 2006. Sa^ pron^sas are situated in City of Hastings. Barry Cckvity, Michigan, and are described as: Lot three xxj th* West one half of ot two (2), Block twelve (1$ of Daniete Striker's Addition to the City, formerly Village ot Hastings according to tho recorded Plat thereof. Commonly known as 220 E Cottax. Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shal be < month* from the date of such ate. unless dstermineQ abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. In wltoh case the redemption period shal ba 30 day* the date of such sate. Dated: DECEMBER 16, 2005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, ink. its successors and asa»gs. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hitts, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 05-41829 wm’— Notice Of Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATIONWE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be reecinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, ahafl ba BmMad eotoy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered et sate, phis interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeffrey A. Price, a married man. sole ownership and Season Price, his wife, original mortgagor(s). to MortgegeElectronK Registration Systems, Inc., aa nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated June 21. 2005. and recorded on July 1. 2005 m instrument 1148852, in Barry county record*. Michigan, on wnich mortgage there is claimed o be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand Seventy-Three And 37/100 Dollars ($106,073.37), mduding inter­ est at 7.5% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notie is hereby given that said mortgage wil be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premteea, or some part of them, at public vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM, on January 12. 2006. Said premises are situated in Township of Thorapple. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 14. Hilltop Estates, Thomapple Township. Barry County. Mchigan, a* recorded in Liber 5 of Plats. Page 74. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, uless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated December 15. 2005 For more information, ptease call: FC C 248 593 1301 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys Fr Servicer 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #076150F01 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 29.2005 - Page 9 FORECLOSURE NOTICE ThIs flrm Is a debt cotlector attempting to cot*•« a debt Any Information obtained wHI be used for this purpose. If you ere In the Military, please contact our office at tho number listed MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a certain mortgage made by David A. Mitchell, and Debra Mitchell, husband and wile to Amenquest Mortgage Company, a Delaware Corporation Mortgagee, dated Septembe 14.2004 and recorded September 29. 2004 in h-strument *1134723 Barry County Records. Said mortgage was subsequently assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Amenquest Mortgage Securities. Inc. Asset Backed Pass Through Certificates. Series 2004-R11 under the Pooling & Servicing Agreement Dated as of December 1. 2004. Without Recourse, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Seven Dollars and Ninety-Three Cents ($247,837.93) including inter­ est 6.65% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wW be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml at 130 p.m. on Thursday, February 2. 2006. StM p-emises are situated in Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land m the Soutiieasl quarter of Section 16. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, described as: From eighth comer common to Southeast quar­ ter and Southwest quarter of said Section 16. thence South 85 degrees 20 seconds East 39.2 feet to the point of beginning, thence North 0 degrees 42 minutes West 100.00 feet, thence North 89 degrees 18 minutes East 200.00 feel thence South 59 degrees 58 minutes East 209 88 feet, thence South 41 degrees 27 minutes West 90 68 feet to ine Northeast comer of Lot 13 of Oak HiU Resort according to the plat recorded In Uber 2 of Plats on Page 23. thence North 59 degrees 58 min­ utes West 145.90 feet, thence South 32 degrees 56 minutes West 85.3 feet; thence North 48 degrees 50 minutes West 72.4 feet; thence North 76 degrees 55 minutes West 96 6 feet to the place of beginning It is intended that this tract shall extend to waters edge of Long Lake, except a 2 rod strip lying paraNel and adjacent to and on the Nc. merty and Westerly side of the following described Ine; from point beginning above tract, thence South 76 degrees 55 minutes East 95.6 feet thence South 48 degrees 50 minutes East 72.4 feet (recorded as: South 76 degrees 12 minutes East 75.9 feet), thence North 32 degrees 56 minutes East 100.00 feet, subject to an easement over the existing grav­ el drive which extends from the exception In the legal description as shown above and runs thence Northeasterly over subject property. Commonly known as 6784 Lake. Hastings. 49058 The redemption period shaft be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 800.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: DECEMBER 22, 2005 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities. Inc. Asset Backed Pass Through Certificates. Series 2004-R11 under the Pooling & Servicing Agreement Dated as of December 1.2004. Without Recourse. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo A Associates. P.C. 811 South BNd. Suite 100 Rochester H.fls. Ml 48307 (248)844-5123 Our Rte No. 05-41887 Pub: 12/29/05-1/26/06 _____ _ Robert A. Tramain A Associate*. P.C. la a debt collector and wo ar* attempting to collect a oeot ano any mrormauon ootaineo win oe useo for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the co-rittions of a mortgage made by LARRY L WAGNER. CYNTHIA K WAGNER. HUSBAND AND WIFE to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRA­ TION SYSTEMS SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER AND LENDER'S SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. SAID LENDER IS REPUBLIC BANK. Mortgagee, dated September 13.2004. and record­ ed on September 16. 2004 . as Instrument No. 1134007, m BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of one hundred sixty one thou­ sand four hundred eighty four and 47/100 Dollars ($161.484.47), including interest at 6375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promisos, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the At Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml . al 1.-00 PM on January 12. 2006. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: UNIT 1 OF DAISY LANE #1 CONDOMINIUM PROJECT. ACCORDING TO THE MASTER DEED RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NUMBER 1095651 AND AMENDMENTS TEHRETO (IF ANY) AND DESIGNATED AS BARRY COUNTY CONDOMINI­ UM SUBDIVISION PLAN • 27. TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS IN COMMON ELEMENTS AS SET FORTH IN ABOVE MASTER DEED AND AS DES­ IGNATED IN ACT 229 OF PUBLIC ACTS OF 1963 AND ACT 59 OF PUBLIC ACTS OF 1978. AND AMENDMENTS THERETO. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of su“h sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. In which case the retMmption penod shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale. DATED: December 15. 2005 Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue. Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 ATTORNEY FOR: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS SOLELY AS NOMI­ NEE FOR LENDER AND LENDER'S SUCCES­ SORS AND ASSIGNS. SAID LENDER IS REPUB­ LIC BANK Mortgagee THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTAC OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEA3E CONTAC OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW tF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by John L Herman and Gail R Herman, husband and wife, to Amenquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated May 25.004 and recorded June 7. 2004 in Instrument Number 1128832, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Citifinancial Mortgage Company, Inc by assignment dated October 7. 2005 and record­ ed on October 14. 2005 in Instrument Number 1154564 . any County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-Nine and 68/100 Dollars ($128,729 68) including interest at the rate of 6.70% per annum Under the power of sale cotained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice Is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ot the mortgaged premies. or some part of them, a* public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hastings m Barry Cunty. Michigan at 1.30 p.m on January 19. 2006 The premises are located in the Township of Carlton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described the conditions of a mortgage made by Anthony Rohde, a married man. to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, mortgagee, dated Jnuary 16. 2004 and recorded January 26. 2004 in Instrument Number 1121250. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by LaSalle Bank National Association as trustee for Securitized Asset Investment Loan Trust Mortgage Pass­ Through Certificates Seres 2004-4 by assignment dated October 26.2005 and recorded on November 4, 2005 in Instrument Number 1155764. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Eighty-Five Thousand Six Huivtred Seventeen and 82/100 Dof.-rs $85,617.82) including interest at the rate of 8.75% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wiB be foreclosed by a sale ot the mortgaged premses. or some part of them, at public vr.ndue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 100 p.m. on January 26. 2006. The premises are located in the Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan and are described s: Lot 124 of Lynden Johncock Plat * 1. according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 3 of plats on page 93. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is deter mined abandoned in accordace with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale m the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution wth the borrower In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to tne return of the bid amount tendered at sale. Dated: December 29. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for LaSalle Bank National Association as trustee for Securitized Asset Nestment Loan Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2004-4. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Tioy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No . 2213583 obmwh NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that tho Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals wtt conduct a public hearing for the following: Tabled Case Number V-40-2005 M Dennis A Lucy Eamay Location: 4793 Saddlebag Lake Rd . in Section 24 of Woodland Twp. Purpose: Requesting three variances: 01) Requesting a variance to create two parcels, from four recorded platted lots, with less lot width than allowed; one parcel would be 112.01 -it and the second parcel would be 94.06-ft. the mini­ mum is 150-ft. in Section 6.4 RL-1 zoning district; 02) Requesting a variance from Section 4.28 B-1 A B-4. which requires each lot to be 15O-f! wide in the RL-1 zoning district; 03) Requesting a variance to alow an additional parrel on an easement that is 33-ft wide (the minimum is 86 fl), which is not In compliance with the construction codes of Section 4.44. Case Number V-1-2008 Robert Isom. Location: 10787 E. Shore Dr.. In Section 6 al Barry Twp. Purpose. Requesting a variance to erect a 15x56-fl addition onto an existing detached acces­ sory building (the addition makes the building a total 1,800 sq fl), the maximum Is 1,024 aq fl Also requesting a variance to erect addition too close to the side lot line (7-ft), the minimum Is 10-ft, in the RL-2 zoning district. Case Number V-2-2006 Thomapple Manor. Location: 2700 Nashville Rd., in Section 27 of Hastings Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect two (2) additions and covered walkway that are doser to the road right of way than aHowed-1 st addition is 30 ft; tho covered walkway is 10 ft; and 2nd addition is 40 ft. (the minimum is 50-ft from road right of way) In tho AR zoning district. Case Number V-3-2006 Wayne A Patti Pumford. Location: Kelfems Dr. in Section 27 of Hastings Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance on tho ruing of the Zoning Administrator's decision regarding Sections 432 B. 4.41, 4.44 1-5 (specifically 1 & 2), and 6.13 C-1 of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance of 1978, as amended, regarding the relocation of an casement and construction of a private road (Kellems Dr. in Hastings Twp.) Meeting Date: January 10th, 2006. Time: 730 p.m. Place: Community Room In the Courts & Law Building at 206 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan. Site Inspection of the above described propertyftes) wifl be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing win be given the opportunity to be heard at the above men­ tioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (289) 948-4820. The variance application(s) is/are available tor public Inspection at the Berry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.) Monday-Friday Please call the Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for fur­ ther information The County of Barry wil provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materi­ als being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disaMiths requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael BrowrVCcunty Administrator. 220 West State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (269)945-1284 Debbie Smith Barry County Clerk m.nu as: Commencing 53 rods West of the Southeast cor­ ner of Section 13. Town 4 North. Range 8 West for piae of beginning, thence North 11 rods, thence West to bed of North Branch of Thomapple River, thence up bed South side of Section 16; thence East to place of beginning. Carlton Township. Barry County. Michigan The redemption penod shall be 6 moths from the date oi such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned In accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mort­ gagee can rescind the ste m the event a 3rd party buys tho property and there is a simultaneous res­ olution with the borrower In that event your dam­ ages, If any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale Dated: December 22.2005 URLANS ASSOCIATESPC Attorneys for Citifinancial Mortgage Company, Inc.. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 5041 (248) 457-1000 Fife No. 201.2677 including interest at 9% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wrft be fredosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings at 130 PM. on January 26. 2006 Said premises are situated m City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Part ot the Northwest 1X4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 23. Town 3 North. Range 9 West, described as beginning at a point at the intersection of center of Biddle Road and the East-West 1/4 fine of said Section 23. said point distant East 880 feet more o less from West 1/4 post of Section 23; thence East 350 feet along said 1/4 line; thence South 350 feet at right angles, thence West 350 feet, thence North 350 feet at right angles along center Bridle Road to place of beginning The redemption period shafibe 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 29. 2005 For more information, ptease cafi: FCS 248 931304 Trott & Trott. P.C Attorneys For Servicer 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4067609F02 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rtednetod by the foreclosing mortgagee. In r«t evenL your damages. If any, shal bo limit­ ed solely to tho return of tho bid amount ten­ dered at sato. plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage mads by George O. Reptogte and Jessica A. Repiogte. husband and wife, original mortgagor^), to Argent Mortgage Company. LLC.Mortgagee. dated January 28. 2005. and recorded on February 4. 2005 in kwtrumsnt 1U1026, in Barry county records. Michigan, and stwgnod by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Indenture Trustee, in Trust tor the registered holders f Argent Mortgage Loan. Asset-Backed Notes. Senes 2005-Wi Under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of April 1. 2005, without recourse as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Four And 26/100 Dollars ($91,534.26), inducting interest st 7 85% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wd be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at tie Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 130 PM. on January 19,2006. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1. Block 7 ot JJ. KenflekJ Addition to the City, tormerty Wage of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof The redemption period shafl be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA800.321a, in which case the redempttan period shal be 30 days from the date at such sate. Dated: December 22. 2005 For more tnlormabon, ptease caH: FC H 248.593 .1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #077583F01 "wnw Notic* Of ktortgeg* Fore<?to*ure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This vrte mey be rescinded by the forectoeing mortgagee. In that event your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of tho bid amount tendorec et sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in Mortgagee, dated June 19, 2063. and recorded on June 27. 2003 In instrument 1107914, In Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Argent Securities Inc., Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2003-W4 under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of October 1. 2003, without recourse as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Fifteen And 02/100 Dollars ($125,815.02), including interest at 9.65% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given thr! said mortgage wHI be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, st public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1.30 PM. on January 12.2006. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 3 and 4 of Block 13 of Eastern Addition to the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, excepting therefrom the East 7 rods. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the ctete ot such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 da vs from tha date of such sale Dated: December 15, 2005 For more information, please cal: FC H 248.593.1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite I076357F01 ootim STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Oscwdenfe Estate Estate of HAROLD V. FREY, Deceased TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. HAROLD V FREY, who lived at 1454 E. Cartion Center Road. Hastings. Michigan died 11/12/2005 Creditors ot the decedent are notified that an claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to STEVE PIERCE, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court at 206 W Court Street. Ste. 302 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication ot this notice. 11/22/2005 Robert L Byington P27621 222 West Apple S .reel. P.O Box 248 Notice Of Mortgage Forecloeure Sato THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTAC I OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sato may be reeclnded by the foreclosing mortgage*. In that evenL your damages, If any, shall be limited solely to the return of th* bld amount tendered MORTGAGE SALE P Dofaui' has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Car4; E. Schwander and Alice M. Schwander Husterri and wife, original moqgaeocls), to.-Hamilton lAxigage Company. Mortgagee* dated March 26, 2X4. and recorded on April 8. 2004 in instrument 1124968. in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National rust Company. Trustee as assignee by an assignr.wm. on which mortgage there claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Tvo Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Seven Ano 66/100 Dollars ($122377.66). including interest at 8.05% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice « hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, nt pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on January 5. 2006. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 23. Old Farm Village No. 2, part of the Southeast 1Z4 and the Southwest 1/4 of Section i, iuvn 3 north. Range 10 West. Yankee Springs Townsnip. Barry County. Michigan as recorded in Uber 6 of plats, Page 34. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: Decembe. 8, 2005 For more information, please cafi: FC S 248.593.1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite M)75520F01 Hope Township Board Meeting Synopsis Dec. 12,2005 AH board members present; 9 guests Approved previous minutes, standing reports and bills, ordenng danger signs for Township Park, and purchase of 4 ballot bags. Adjourned al 7:47 p.m. bnda Eddy-Hough. Cterk Attested to by Patricia Afoert, Supervisor Synopsiv HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting Doc. 13,2005 Six Board members present; Bassett absent; Comm. Gibson. 2 guests Approved consent agenda Received Treasurer's Report Approved per diem ot $50 to Joint Planning Committee members. Appointed John Lenz to Joint Planning Committee Adopted 2006 Budget for General Fund and Library Fund. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Approved Joint Planning Agreement and RFP (269) 945-9557 STEVE PIERCE 603 E. Woodlawn Hastings. Mchigan 49058 948-8269 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Seto THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATTN WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee in that event, your damages, if any, shall be limn­ ed eoefy to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has Deen made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Donald K Hasty Jr. and Melissa M Hasty, husband and wile, original mortgagors), to Chase Manhattan Mortgae Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation, Mortgagee, dated March 30.2000. and recorded on March 31. 20C0 in instrument 1042668. in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eteve Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-One And 10/100 Dollars ($111,731.10). Adopted 2006 meeting schedule. Amended the budget in Assessor and Township C*MWC'’ Hall categories Pari outstanding bits Meeting adjourned at 9 p.m. Bonnie Cruttenden, Cterk Attested to by: Jim Brown. Supervisor D,,IM£? Notice Of Mortgeg* Foredoeuro Seto _TMS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COtXECT A DEBT. ANY fNFORMAlON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUM­ BER BELOW tF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sato may be resetoded by the forectoeing MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mad* by Robert J. Yamngton. a single man, original mortgagor(s). to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc., a Michign Corporation, Mortgagee, dated April 26. 1000, and recorded on April 29. 1999 in mstiumesk 1028855. and assigned by mesne assignments to Bank of America. NA aa assignee by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is dimed to be due at the date hereof th* sum o.' Eighty-Four Thousand Three Hundred And 91A no Dollars ($84,300.91), including interest at 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortga^e and the statute in such case made and pro­ video. notic H hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed uy a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some pa>- of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse <n Hastings at 130 PM. on January 19,2006. Said premises are dtuaio* to Townstop of Irvin. Barry County. Michigan, acd are deecnwd as: That part of the southeast 1/4 of seefton 23. town 4 north, range 9 west, described as: co«omencing a\ the south 1/4 comer of said section; the-xe north 01 degrees 30 minutes 26 seconds east 26^4 26 »w( atog the west fine of said southeast 1/4 ; tttenoe south 88 degrees 35 minute* 54 seconds east 870.0 feet along the north line of said southeast 1 4 to the place of beginning; thence south 88 degrees 35 minutes 54 seconds east 44736 teat; thenci south 01 degees 26 minutes 11 seconds west 433.14 test; thence south 88 degrees 40 minutm 17 seconds east 75.0 feet; thence south 01 degrees 26 minutes 11 seconds west 75.0 feet; thence north 88 degrees 40 minutes 17 secords west 522.91 feet along the north fine of he south 81231 test of the north 1/2 of said southeast 1/4; thence north 01 degrees 30 minutes 26 seconds east 508.71 feet to the place of beginning, subject to and together with an easement for ingress, egress and uti kty purpose over a 66 toot wide strp of land, the centerline of which is described as: commencing at the south 1/4 comer of said section 23, town 4 north, range 9 west; thence north 01 degrees 30 minutes 26 second* east 2285.26 feet along the west line of said southeast 1/4 to the place o beginning of sari easement; thence south 88 degrees 35 minutes 54 seconds east 298.0 feet along the south line of the north 35a feet of said southeast 1X4; thence south 80 degrees 03 minutes 55 seconds east 225.87 feet; thence north 70 degree* 51 mmutes30 seconds east 372.50 feet to the east line of the west 870 feet of said southeast 1/4; thence north 63 degrees 09 minutes 29 sec­ onds oast 26235 feet; thence north 75 degree* 56 minute* 41 seconds east 444.72 feet to the place of ending of said easement The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale. Dated: December 22. 2005 For more information, please cal: FC G 248.593 1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-822 File S048344F02 ___ �Page 10 - Thursday, December 29. 2005 - The Hastings Banner TH® RRM ® A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES, P C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE BED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT (246) 539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate TH® FIRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IMFORMAT1N WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mede m ACTIVE MUJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Default has been mads in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lisa L Sawyer and David Sawyer, wife and husband, to the conditions of a mortgage made by: Jimmie D Britton Jr, a married man and Laura Britton, his wife to Mortgage lectrorvc Registration Systems. Inc.. ("ME RS*). solely as nominee tor Lender and THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may be WE OBTAH WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may ba rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee, to that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed soefy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Defautt has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel E. Wilkins. An Unmarried Person, original mort­ gagors). to ERA Mortgage. Mortgagee, dated August 20. 003. and recorded on August 21, 2003 in instrument 1111521. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Six Hundred Fourteen And 99/100 Dottaro ($75,614.99). todudtogmtereet al 7.245% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case mads and pro­ vided. notice ia hereby given that said mortgage wfl be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings at 1XX) PM. on January 19. 2006. Said premises are situated m Qty of Hastings, Barry County. Mtatogan, and are described as: Part of Lot 8 of Supervisor's Glasgow's Addition accord­ ing to the Plat Theeof Recorded in Uber 3 of Plats, Page 3. described as beginning at tho Southwest comer of Lot 8; Thence South 89 Degress 30 Minutes East 337.1 toet to the Southeast comer of Lot 8; Thence North 00 Degrees 5 Minutes 30 Seconds East 10030 Feet along foeEast lot Ina; Thence North 89 degrees 30 Minutes East 336.93 Feet to the West line of Lot 8: Thence South 00 Degrees 11 Minutes West 100.50 Feet to the Place o' Beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date ot such sate, unless determied abandoned in accordance with MCLA600.324la, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 22. 2005 For more information, please cafl: FC F 248.593 1313 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Servicer 0400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite 4068240F02 ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. AMY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACTOUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., mortgagee dated March 25. 2004 and recorded March 31, 2004 in Instrument Number 1’24463, Lender's successors and assigns The Huntington Barry County Records. There is claimed to be duo National Bank. Mortgagee, dated June 10. 2004. on such mortgage tho sum of Ninety-Two Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Nine and 09/100 Dottaro ($92,749.09) including interest atthe rate of 9.21% and recorded on June 11. 2004 in Document No. 1129167, Barry County Records, Mkagen. on which per annum Under tho power of safe contained in tho mort- mortgage there is claimed to be due at the data hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHT THOU­ SAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTEEN AND 83/100 gege and the statutes of tho Stalo of Michigan, DOLLARS ($106,613.83). notice la hereby given that the mortgage wiB bo 7.249% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ foreclosed by a eeto of the mortgaged premises. or including interest at some pert of them, at pubic vendue at the Barry gage ad the statute in such case made and provid­ County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. ed, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part ot them, al public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1XX) o'clock pm on. January 12,2006. Said Premises are situated in V^age of Freeport. Barry County. Michigan, and re described as: Lot Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on January 12,2006. The premises are located in the Township of OrangovMo. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 32 of Parker Park Plat, according t the recorded ptet thereof aa recorded In Uber 2 of Plats on Pago 46. Also, beginning at tho southeast (recorded as northeast) comer of Lot 32 of Parker Park Ptet; thence southeasterly a distance of appraxKm^iy 50 feet to the northerly right of way too of a pubic highway; thence westerly along the north right of way line of said public highway a dis­ 10 and toe North 5 toot of Lot Q of Block 8 of Samuel Roush Addition to foe VBage of Freeport, according to tho recorded plat threof, as recorded in Liber 1 oJ Plats on Page 23. Barry County. _________ Michigan _ ________ ly from the northerly right of way Ine of the said Also: a parcel commencing at the Nord least cor­ ner of Lot 10, Block 8, Samuel Roush's Addition to the Village of Freeport, according to the recorded public highway to the southwest comer of Lot 32 ofParker Park Plat, a distance of approximately 50 plat thereof for the Place gI Begnning; thence Southeasterly 76.08 feet along the East side of said tance of approximately 40 foot; thence northwester­ feet; thence northeateriy along the southerly line of Lot 10 and tho North 5 toot of Lot 9 of Block 8; Lot 32 of Parker Park Plat a cfcstance of 40 toot to the place of beginning. thence East 40 tost; thence Northerly to a point 64 mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. In which case the redemption period toot East of the place of beginning; thence West to the Place of Beginning. aB in Secton 1. Town 4 North. Rango 9 West. Irving Township. Barry County, Michigan. TAX IO NO. 06-43-208-010-00 Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from too date of such sale, nteoa too property is deter­ shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can ths date of such sate unless determined aban­ rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buysthe doned in accordance wkh 1948CL 600.3241a, in property and there is a simultaneous resolution with which case the rdomption period shall be 30 days the borrower. In that event your damages, if any, are bmitod solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ from the date of such sate. Dated December 12. 2005 Mortgage Etoctronic Registration Systems. Inc.. CMERS*), snlety as nominee for Lender and Lander’s successors and assigns The Huntington dered at sato. Dated: December 15, 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC The Redemption period shall be 6 months from Attorneys for Mortgage Sfectonic Registration Systems, Inc.. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 National Bank. Mortgagee Troy. Ml 48007-5041 23100 Providence Drive. Suite 450 Southfield. Michigan 48075 Pub dates: 12/15-1/5 (248) 457-1000 Fils NO. 209 3364 NOTICE TO CREDITORS in the matter of: Nettto M. Zuverink. Deceased. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Nettie M. Zuverink. who Wed at 5156 - 108th Street. Caledonia. Mkfoigan 49316. died December 12. 2005____ Credttoro of Via decadent are notified that all dams sgsmsi foe estate wB bo forever barred unless presented to Linda S. Hodman, Trustee of NeMfo M. Zuverink Living Trust Agreement, dated September 16, 1997, within four (4) months after the date of publication of this notice DATED: December 21. 2U05 Linda S Hoffman. Trustee, cfo 80 Ottawa Avenue NW. Suite 301, Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503. SHERLUND. FABER & VANMETER. PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Ou i m A < .-.-1 Dy A. VSIMBW 80 Ottawa Avenue NW, Suite 301 Grend Rapids, Michigan 49503 Telephone: (616) 774-3020 PETERM. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. STATE OF MICHWAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decadent's Estate FILE NO. 2005-24452-DE Estate of Shiriey J. Troutwine, deceased Date of Beth: August 10. 1940. TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent, Shiriey J. Troutwine, who lived at 6650 Center Castleton Township. Michigan died December 15.2005 Creditors of the decedent are notified that al Road. claims against the estate wB be forever barred unless presented to Shelly K. Hartman, named per­ sonal representative, or to both the probate court a! 206 West Court Street. Hastings and ths named personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. December 23. 2005 Hudson Law Offices PLC Richard J. Hudson P15220 150 West Court Street, Suite A Hartings. Ml 49058 (269)948-9292 Shetty K. Hartman 6600 Center Road Hastings. Ml 49058 (517) 852-9107 NOTICE omoio rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed soteiy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus interft MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Anita F. Shook, a single person, original mortgagors), to U.S. Bank National Association N.D.. Mortgagee, dated February 14, 2003. and recorded on April 9. 2003 in instrument 1101685. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Nine And 85/100 Dollars ($77,469.85). including interest at 6.4% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sato of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendir. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1XX) PM. on January 12. 2006 Said premises are situated in Township < Assyria. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of the Northeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Sector 17. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, thence along sato ^?Kier Section line East s distance ot 135 teat; thence South 200 toet; thence West 135 toot; thence North 200 toet along tho West lino of the Northeast quarter of said Southeast quarter ot said Section a distance of 200 feet to the Point of beginning, except the North 33 feet thereof for Highway purposes. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 6003241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 15. 2005 For more information, ptease ca2: FC F 248393.1313 Trot! & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5622 Fite 6071363F01 Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. is a debt col­ lector and we are attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained wB be used tor that pur­ pose MORTGAGE SALE-Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by VICKY L WORDEN. A SINGLE PERSON to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER AND LENDERS SUC­ CESSORS AND ASSIGNS; LENDER IS WASHTE­ NAW MORTGAGE COMPANY . Mortgagee, deled September 06. 2002. and recorded o>i September 11, 2002 . aa Instrument No. 1067259, to BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred eighteen thousand two hun­ dred twenty six ard 55/100 Dottare ($118226.55), tnducfing interest irt 8J5o6% per annum. Under the power of sale corrfainod to said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wB be foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the At Barry County Courthouse, Hastings. Ml, at 1XX) PM on January 05.2006. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: LOTS 2 AND 22 OF THE PLAT OF NORTHBAY. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN UBER 4 OF PLATS ON PAGE 32 Ths redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. DATED: November 29. 2005 Robert A. Tremrtn 4 Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Axenue, Suits 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 ATTORNEY FOR: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRA­ TION SYSTEMS AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER AND LENDERS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS; LENDER IS WASHTENAW MORTGAGE COMPA­ NY Mortgagee For More Information Cai: (248) 540-7701ASAP735898 12/06/2005. 12/15/2005, 12/22/2005, 12/29/2005 TH® RRM ® A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Andrew C. Grindle and Jean M Grinds, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Sstems, Inc., mortgagee, dated August 26. 2002 and recorded September 18, 2002 in Instrument No. 1067865. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Cit i Financial Mortgage Company, Inc. by aaalpr ment dated January 23, 2003 and recorded r<n Februar 3. 2003 in Instrument Number 1096724. Barry County Records. There is claimed to te due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Seven and 36/100 Dottars ($106,247.36) including interest at the of 11.00% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in tho mort­ gage and the statutes of foe State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wB bo foreclosed by a sato of the mortgaged premises. or some part of them, at pubttc vendue al the Barry County Corthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1.00 p.m. on January 19.2006. The premises are located m the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: _Tf« North 3 Rods of the South 6 Rods of Lots 19 and 20 ot tho City, frmerty Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §800 3241a. in which case the redemption peiod shall he 30 days from the date of the sato. TO ALL PUilCH/'SERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sato in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. In that event, your damages, if any, ar limited soteiy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sato. Dated: December 22. 2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor CrttFinandal Mortgage Company. Inc., As Assignee PO. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (243) 457-1000 File No 201.2574 o^roc The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held December 27,2005, are available in the County Clerk's Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or ww.barrycounty.org. Hastings Charter Township Schedule off Meetings 2006 January 10 February 14 March 14 April «1 May 9 June 13 July 11 August 8 September12 October 10 November14 December12 TIME: 7XX) P.M. PLACE: Hastings Charter Township Hall 885 River Road Hastings, Ml 49058 Ph. 269-948-9690 mdMduais with dbaMMM requiring auxMary skte or sorvtaM should contact the townahip dark at least seven (7) days in advance of tha meet«g This notice posted In compliance wtth PA 267 of 1976 aa amended (Open Meetmga Act) MCLA41 72a<2X3) and w«h the Americana wtth CMateaasi Ad (ADA) oaMKto TH® RRM S A DEPT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BTORMAnON OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR■ POSE. PLEASE COTACT OUR OFRCE AT TME NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MKJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the condlfons of a mortgage rwte by Steven G. Ehrhardt, a married perecn. to Wette Fargo Bank NX, aurceaeor by me.ger to Wette Fargo Home Motgage, Inc., mort­ gagee. dated August 2. 2002 and recorded Saptembar 12. 2002 in Instrument Number 1087317, and Re-recorded in document number 1101481 on April 4, 2003, Berry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundre Nine Thousand Six Hundred Eighty and 16/100 Dottars ($109,680.16) including interest at the rate of 4.00% par annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of tho State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortage wB be toredjead by a sato of foe mortgaged premtoas, or some part of them, al pubttc venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1XX) p.m. on January 26.2006. Tho premtoas are located in the Township of Jonstown. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: .Commencing the Southeast comer of the East one-half of too Southwest one-quarter of SecSon 11, Town 1 North, RwigoSWeeL Johnston Township. Barry County, Michigan; foence North 782 test, thence Wet 244 test thence North 371 feel thence East 244 feel thence South 371 foot to the Point of Beginning The redomplton period shal be 6 monfos from foe date of such sate, unless tho property to deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.34ia. in which case the redemplton period shal bo 30 days from tho date of tho sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The toreefosing mortgagee can rescind the sato in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous reookrtton with the borrower. Inthat event, your damages. I any, are fimited soteiy to tho return of tho bid amount tendered al sate. Dated: Decomber 29.2005 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Wotts Forgo Bank NX. urroeeor by merger to Wole Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc., Aa P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 326.0371 wmwm GRANO 1 GRAND PLLC 31731 Northwoetem Hwy, F1S1 Farmington HMe M 49334 PURSUANT T015 USC §1692 YOU ARE HERE­ BY INFORMED THAT TH® ® A ATTEMPT TO COLLECTADGrTANOTHATANYNFORMAnON THAT YOU PROVDE MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the condition of a mortgage made by Etfih Mann a single woman to HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPO­ RATION HI by a mortgage doted April 20.2004 and recorded on April 21. 2004 In instrument No. 1126174 Barry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there to claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Four and M/100 Dottars ($145,894.88) including interest at 7.74% per annum. Under foe power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro,Med, notice to hereby given that said mortgage wB be iorectoeed by a eale of the mortgaged premtoee. or son,* part of them, al pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1XX) pn' on Jaixiary 19,2006. SaM prerrMees are situated in foe City of Hickory Comoro, County of Barry State of Michigan, and are described cs: ALL THOSc CERTAIN PIECES OR PARCELS OF LAND SnUATED .MO BEING THE TOWN­ SHIP OF BARRY. COUNTY OF BARRY AND STATE OF MICHIGAN. AND DSSCRfflED AS FOL­ LOWS: 12 ACRES IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4, BEGIN 48 RODS NORTH AND SOUTH OF 40 ROD1' EAST AND WEST. ALL M SECTION 36, TU5NN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. LESS. EXCEPTING AND RESERVING: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 36. TOWN 1 NORTH RANGE 9 WEST. AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 30 SECOND EAST, 200.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST ANO WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 05 MINUTES EAST. 506 00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 35 MINUTES X SECONDS WEST. 200.00 FEET TO THE WEST 1/6 LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 05 MINUTES WEST. 308 00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTING AND RESERVING ALL THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY PAUL J VANDENBERG AND THERESA A. VAN­ DENBERG BY DEED DATED 07/17/1996 RECORDED O3A59/1995 IN DEED VOLUME 637 PAGE 211. TAX MAP OR PARCEL ID NO: 0843036-C31-50 The redemption period thal be 8 months from the date of such safe, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance wtth 1948CL 6003241a. In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dele of such sato. Dated: December 13, 2005 Michael M. Grand, Esq. GRAND & GRAND PLLC 31731 Northwestern Hwy., #151 Farmington HBs. Ml 48334 Due to the generosity of a caring community, 568 people in the Delton area । will have a nicer Christmas this year. We ' | would like to express our appreciation and (248)538-3737 63549 Linda Brown Grand and Grand PLLC (248) 536-3737 ext 104 (248) 538-4110 fax I thanks to all those who contributed, adopted families and assisted with the distribution of “Christmas From Delton Friends". The Delton Friends Committee i Banner 401 (k) rollovers made easy (MFIEDS Marti D. Christensen, AAMS 421 W. Woodlawn Are. Edwardjones tel Ha ($001 233-5220 wwwxdwardjonw.com Sernnf Uttmdoal bwtoi Sfece >871 Member SIPC CALL... 945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 29. 2005 - Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damagee, If any, st sfl be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Shawn Helse, a single man. original mortgagor(s). to Argent Mortgage Company. LLC. Mortgagee, dated August 26. 2003. and recorded on August 28. 2003 in instrument 1112015. in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Argent Securities Inc., Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-W5 under the Pooling & Servicing Agreement dated as of October 1, 2003. without Recourse as assignee by an assignment, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Thirty-Eight Tlxxisand Three Hundred Thirty-Five And 10/100 Dollars ($138,335.10), including interest at 8.55% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortg«*ge and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubtec vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings at 1XX3 PM. on January 5. 2006 Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Spnngs. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 54. OLD FARM VILLAGE NO. 2. according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 6 of Plats, Page 34 The 'ademption period shaH be 6 months from the date ot such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in vriuch case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 8. 2005 For more information, please call FC H 248.593 1300 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #033311F02 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OB PAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-8100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Daniel B Bacon. Sr., an unmarried man of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to Long Bach Mortgage Company dated the 1st day of October. A.D. 2002. and recorded tn the office of the Register of Deads, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 21st day of October. A.D. 2002. m Instrument No 1089744 of Barry Records, which saidmortgage was assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2002-5 Investor ID: H03/H04, mru mesne assignments on wmen mortgage inere is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and rtcrest, the sum of $87,073.72 (Eighty Seven thousand. Seventy Three dollars and Seventy Two cents; including interest there on at 9.35% (nine point three five) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted t recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any pert thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue ot the Stale of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 19th day ot January. A.D.. 2006, at 1O0 o’clock said mortgage will be toredosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, Barry County. Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage Which said promises are desenbed as follows: All that certain piece or parcal of land situate in the City of PlainweH. m the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as foltows to wit Tho Easterly 3 acres of the following described proport: Ccmmendnj in the center of section 29. Town 2 North. Range 10 West Thence South 553 5 feet, thence Westerly along the South kne of the North 553.5 feet of the Northeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter. 574 foot; thence South 220 feet. thencoEast along the South line of the North 773.5 feel of the Northeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter approximately 999 feet to tho Centerline of Lmdsey Road as traveled; thence Northwesterly along the Centerline of Lmdsey Road to a point directlyEast of the point beginning, thence to the point of beginning, subject to a right-of-way for Lmdsey Road across the Easterly 33 feet of the above described property. Commonly known as 8690 Lindsey Road Tax ID: 08-11-029-007-50 Tho redempion period shall be one year from the date of such sale Dated: December 15, 2005 WELTMAN. WEINBERG A REIS CO.. L.P.A. By: Daniel E. Best. (P-58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Wortman. Weinberg A Reis Co., LPA. By: Daniel E Best, (P-58501) Attorney tor Assignee of Mortgagee Wortman. Wetnberg A Reis Co., LP.A. 215 Butterfield Drive. Suite 200-S Troy. Michigan 48064 WWR#04876714 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Lecedent’s Estate FILE NO. 2005-2445DE Estate of DIANE ANN IMBORDINO. Deceased Date of Birth October 23, 1953 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. DIANE ANN IMBORDINO. Deceased, who lived 11271 Long Point Drive. Plainwell. Michigan died June 23. 2005 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Randy A Imbordino, named personal representative or proposed personal rep­ resentative. or tu both the probate court at 206 West Court St.. Suita 302; Hastings. Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of pubb jtion of this notice December 23. 2005 Miller uohnson P38690 Catherine C Metzler 303 North Rose Street: Suite 600 Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (269) 226-2950 Randy A Imbordino 11271 Long Point Drive Plainwell. Ml 49080 (269) 664-5922 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sato may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that evenL your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of tho bid amount ten­ dered at sato, plus interesL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Edward A. Gaunt Jr and Kathy S Gaunt. Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Centex Home Equity Company. LLC. mortgagee. dated August 26.2004. and recorded on September 10. 2004 in instrument 1133720. in Barry county rec5.ua, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Seventy Four And 26/100 Dollars ($127,574.26). including interest at 9.05% per annum Under the power of sato contained m said mort­ gage and the statute m suet, case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sale ot the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on January 19. 2006 Sato premises are situated in Charter Township ot Rutland. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 289 Feet of the North 578 Feet of the West 660 Feet of the Southeast 1/4. Northwest 1/4 of Sectton 16. Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Rutland Township. Barry County. Michigan... The redemption penod shall oe 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in *h»ch case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: December 22. 2005 For more information, please call: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Servicer 3040 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #078934F01 Notice Of Mortgage Foredoeure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that evenL your damagee. If any, shall be limit­ ed sotety tothe return of the bid amount ten­ dered at Mie, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mike Dimond and April Dtrnond, Husband and Wife, orig­ inal mortgagor(s), to Washtenaw Mortgage Co., Mortgagee, dated ecember 30,1996, and recorded on January 6. 1999 tn instrument 1023291. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank Of America NA as assignee by an assignment, in Barry coun­ ty records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereo the sum of Ninety-Seven Thousand Sa Hundred Ninety-Two And 40/100 Dollars ($97,692 40). including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given tha said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings at 100 PM. on January 26. 2006. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County. Michian. and are described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section B. Town 1 North! Range 9 West, thence South 01 degrees 21 minutes 00 seconds East along the North and South 1/4 fine of said Section, a (Manos of 1350.97 feet to the South line of an asement for ingress and egress 30.00 feet wide; thence South 89 degrees 50 minutes 00 seconds East 814.85 feet to the Southwesterly line of an easement for ingress and egress 16.5 feet wide, thence South 37 degrees 13 minutes 48 seconds East 69 78 feet; fence South 34 degrees 25 minutes 30 seconds East 112.84 feet; thence South 39 degrees 29 min­ utes 34 seconds East 63.73 feet; thence South 40 degrees 47 minutes 17 seconds East 176.67 feet; thence South 42 degrees 14 minutes 35 seconds East 361.66 feet; thnee South 52 degrees 43 min­ utes 27 seconds East 121 07 test; thence South 41 degrees 54 minutes 21 seconds West 180.44 feet to the true point of beginning; thence South 46 degrees 11 minutes 42 seconds West 535 65 feet; thence South 00 degrees 02 minules03 seconds East 275 44 feet to an intermediate traverse line of the channel between Pleasant Lake and Mud Lake; thence along said intermediate traverse line the fol­ lowing courses: South 67 degrees 25 minutes 39 seconds East 1O2.Cu toet; thence North 54 durees 41 minutes 39 seconds East 38.41 feet; thence North 19 degrees 39 minutes 37 seconds East 108 79 feet; thence North 70 degrees 01 minutes 08 seconds East 150.78 feet, thence North 34 degrees 35 minutes 20 seconds East 223.32 toet; thence North 47 degees 11 minutes 22 seconds East 133.42 feet to the end of said intermediate tra­ verse ime thence North 31 degrees 16 minutes 18 seconds West 274.87 feet to the point of beginning Together with and subject to easements tor ingress and egress with others tothe above described par­ cel from Pleasant Lake Road over Easement No 1 and Easement No. 2 described as follows: Easement NO. 1: Commencing at the North 1 /4 post of Section 8. Town I North. Range 9 West; thence South 01 degrees 21 minutes 00 seconds East alnc the North and South 1/4 line of Mid Section 1320 96 feet to the place of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 50 minutes 00 seconds East along the North line of the South 1/2 of the SYNOPSIS RID LAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 14, 2005 - 7JO P.M. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance Present Lyons. Lee. Rogers, Hawthorne. Fknt. Greenfield and Carr and two guests Approved agenda as presented by voice vote. Minutes of the November 9. 2005 Regular Board Meeting approved Township office hours to extend to 600 p.m. on Wednesdays beginning January 4th. 2006 Approved to dissolve all Township Committees by voce vote. Vouchers and payroll approved tor payment. Approved Stegfned 4 Crandall contract by voice vote Approved budget amendment by roll call vote. Treasurers report tor November accepted by voce vote. Adopted Resolution #2005-46. 2006 Budget Resolution by roil call vote Adopted Resolution #2005-47. Compensation Resolution by roll call vote SEE BELOW 1. That the compensation of the Township Board effective January 1. 2006, shall be Supervisor $21,500 per annum, in place OT al per diem charges for services provided tor by law; Cterk: $25,000 per annum, m place of all per diem charges lor services provided for by law Treasurer: $22,000 per annum, in place of al per diem charges tor services provided for by law. Trustees: $80.00 per Township Board meeting attended. Approved 2006 Board meeting dates and Holidays as presented by voice vote Approved recommendation from the Planning Commission and also accepted tor first reading Ordinance #2005-108. Amending Article III, Definitions to add the definition for Community Facility, by roll call vote Approved recommendation from the Planning Commission and also accepted tor first reading Ordinance #2005-109. Mixed Use District, by roH can vote. Meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne. Cterk Attested to by. Jim Carr. Supervisor Northeast 1/4 of said Section 8. a distance of 813.47 feet; thence South37 degrees 13 minutes 48 seconds East 37.76 test; thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes 00 seconds West 835.61 feet to said North and South 1/4 ine; thence North 01 degrees 21 minutes 00 seconds West along said 1/4 line 30.01 feet to the place of beginning. Easement No. 2; Commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 8. Town 1 North. Range 9 West; thence South 01 degrees 21 minutes 00 sec­ onds East along the North and South 1/4 Urie of said Section 1320.96 feet: thence South 89 degrees 50 minutes 00 seconds Eat along the North line of the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 8. a distance of 813.47 toet; thence South 37 degrees 13 minutes 48 seconds East 37.78 fest to 'he true place of beginning; thence South 37 decrees 13 mmutps 48 seconds East 57.7 feet; thence South Mtfsgreee 25 rrinutea 30 seconds East 112.31 feet thence South 39 degrees 29 minutes 34 seconds East 62 81 feet; thence Sou’h 40 degrees 47 minutes 17 seconds East 176.21 toet; thence South 42 degrees 14 min­ utes 35 seconds East 360.00feet. thence South 52 degrees 43 minutes 26 seconds East 269.55 feet; thence South 59 degrees 00 minutes 18 seconds East 200.00 feet: thence South 43 degrees 36 min­ utes 32 seconds West 16.91 feet, thence North 59 degrees 00 minutes 18 seconds West 197.21 eat; thence North 52 degrees 43 minutes 26 seconds West 271 .97 feet; thence North 42 degrees 14 minutes 35 seconds West 361.65 feet; thence North 40 degrees 47 minutes 17 seconds West 178.67 feet; thence North 39 degrees 29 minutes 34 seconds West 63 .73 eet; thence North 34 degrees 25 minutes 30 seconds West 112.64 feet; thence North 37 degrees 13 minutes 48 second! West 69 78 feet; thence South 89 degrees 50 min­ utes 00 seconds East 20.76 fee! to the place of beginning. Together with and subject to a priate easement for ingress and ogress and public utilities purposes over a strip of land 66 feel wide desenbed as: Commencing at the North 1/4 post of Sectton 8. Town 1 North. Range 9 West thence South 01 Degrees 21 Minutes 00 Seconds East along the Northand South 1/4 Ine of said Section, a distance of 1350.97 feet to the South line of an easement tor ingress and egress 30.00 feet wide, thence South 89 Degrees 50 MmutesOO Seconds East 814.85 feet to the Southwesterly line of an easement for ingress and gress 16 5 feet wide; thence South 37 degrees 13 Minutes 48 seconds east 69 78 feet; thence South 34 degrees 25 min­ utes 30 seconds East 112.64 feet; thence South 39 degrees 29 minutes 34 seconds East 63.73 feet; thence South 40 degrees 47 minutes 17 secons east 176 67 feel; thence south 42 degrees 14 min­ utes 35 seconds East 361.65 feet; thence South 52 degrees 43 minutes 27 seconds east 121.07 feet to the place of beginning; thence South 52 degrees 43 minutes 27 seconds east 66.22 feet; thence South 41 derees 54 minutes 21 seconds west 18826 feet; thence south 46 degrees 11 minutes 42 seconds west 238.47 feet: thence North 43 degrees 48 minutes 18 seconds West 66.00 feet; thence North 46 degrees 11 minutes 42 seconds east 236.00 feet; thence North 41 degees 54 min­ utes 21 seconds east 180.44 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period shal be 12 months from the date ot such sate Dated: December 29. 2005 For more information, please call: FC G 248 593 1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For ervicer 30400 Telegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Rte #077034F01 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY HON. JAMES FISHER ORDER CASE NO. 05-000518 CK-F JAMES GRUBKA and LINDA GRUBKA. ROY KERBS and JANET KERBS LIVING TRUST U/D 6/6/96 JAMES McGOVERN and ELAINE mcgovern and lucas pender KOHLER Plaintiffs. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT - FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 2005-24453-DE In the matter of LaVonne Barnum TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS mduding whose addressfes) are unknown and whose inter­ est m the matter may be barred or affected by the toftowing: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing wil be held on January DAVID VAN DUESEN and 18. 2006 at 1:15 p.m. at 206 West Court Street. GRETCHEN VAN DUESEN. Defendants. Hastings, Ml 49058 before Judge Hon Witham M Doherty P41960 for the following purpose On the Petition of Hastings City Bank, requesting JAMES L JUHNKE (P24416) Attorney for Plaintiffs 835 Golden Avenue that Hastings City Ban*, of 150 West Court Street. Battle Creek. Ml 49015 Telephone: (269) 963-1441 ORDER OF PUBLICATION ORDER TO ANSWER At a session of sard Court held in the Circuit Courtroom in the Cffy of Hastings, Michigan, on this 1st day of December. 2006. PRESENT HON JAMES FISHER. CIRCUIT JUDGE. On the 4th day of October, 2005 an action was filed by Ptamtrffs against DAVID VAN DUESEN and GRETCHEN VAN DUESEN. their heirs, S- ccessors and assigns tn this Court to dear title to certain real property described as: AH that certain piece or parcel of land situate and being in the Township of Barry, County ot Barry and State of Michigan, and described as follows: to-wit: The South part of the West one-haff (1/2) of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section Twentytwo (22) Town One (1) North, Range Nine (9) West, containing Forty-tone and one hart (491/2) acres of tend. Hastings. Michigan be appointed Personal Representative of the Estate ot LaVonne Bamum. deceased, who lived at 2700 Nashvtite Road. Hastings. Michigan, and who was bom on March 10. 1915. and who died November 30. 2005, and requesting that the Last WW and Testament of the Deceased dated January 27. 1995. be admitted to Probate, ft is also requested that the heirs at tow of Deceased be determined. Creditors of the decedent are notified that al claims against the Estate wifi be forever barred unless presented to Hastings City Bank, named Personal Representative, or to both the Probate court at 206 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. and the named/proposed Personal Representative within 4 months of the date of pub­ lication of this notice December 23. 2005 Hudson Law Offices PLC Richard J. Hudson Pl 5220 150 West Court Street. Suite A Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 948-9292 Also granting to second party an easement for driveway purposes over the Northerly Sixteen (16) feet of the East one hart (1/2) of the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section Twenty-two (22) Town One (1) North, Rango Nine (9) West, leading from tho highway known as the County North and South Road to the property hereby conveyed, intending to grant to party of tho sec­ ond pari, hte heirs, executors. admitoatrMors and assigns, at all times forever hereafter tho free ingress, egress and regress into, along and upon that portion of tho property of the porttea of the first part heroin described from said highway to the property herein conveyed. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendants. DAVID VAN DUESEN and GRETCHEN VAN DUESEN. ttteir heirs, successors or assigns shaH answer to take such other action as may be permit­ ted by law or or before the 24 day of January. 2006. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this Order shaH be published in the Hastings Banner tor tour (4) consecutive wooftn. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that a copy of the Summons and Comp ./mt be mailed by ordinary mail, to the last knowr. nddress of Defendants which is P.O. Box 6. Hickory Comers. Michigan 49060. James H. Fisher. Circuit Judge JAMES L. JUHNKE (P24416) Attorney for Plaintiffs Notice Of Mortgage Foredoeure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLL ECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION E OBTAJN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may ba rwuGwioeu uy me Mweouewig mor^agee, m that evenL your damagee. If any, ahea be limit­ ed aotety to tho return of tho bid amount ten­ dered at sate, pfut; Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Renee A Bigger, a married person and Randy O. Biggar,, married person, original mortgagors), to Cendant Mortgage Corporation. MortgagM. dated August 29. 2001, and recorded on September 7, 2001 in instrument 1066108, and modified by agreement dated March 1.2003, and recorded on April 7,2004 in instrument 1124889, in Barry County records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is dawned to bo due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Three Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Two And 42/100 Dollars ($73,662.42). including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fjrectoned by a sate of ths mortgaged premtoas, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings at 1:00 PM. on January 19, ?006 Sard premises are situated tn Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described aa: Lot 21 of Middleville Downs Addition No. 1 to the VA^?e of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Libor 5 of Plats on Pago 4. Barry County Records. Tho redemption period shal be 6 months from tho date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCtk 800.3241a. in which case the redemption period she! be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 22.2005 For more information, please cal: FC F 248.593.1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #07t>305F01 Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 o»«n'« Hastings City Bank 150 West Court Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (289) 945-2401 NoUoa Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate fHtS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sate may ba reecinded by the foreclosing mortgagee in that evam, your damagee. If any, shaH ba limit­ ed eotefy to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered et sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Cheryl Wertman. unmarried, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for tender and tender's successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated April 16. 2004. and recorded on June 4.2004 in instrument 1128761. in Barry county records. Michigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al foe date hereof the sum of Ooe Hundred BgMteaa Tknward Three Hundred Thirty-Six And 82/100 Dollars ($118,336.82). including interest at 8.5% per annum. Under the power ot sate contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and provMed. noxfoe is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises. ot some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry Count)* Courthouse in Hastings at 1:00 PM. on January 5. 2006 SaM premises are srtuated in Township of Johnsfovn. B.vry County. Michigan, and are described ao* Beginning at a Point in the North and South 1/4 Une c* Section 16. Town 1 North. Range 8 West and 28 Chairs and 9 Links North 00 Degrees 20 Feet Wac* from me Couth 1/4 Post Thereof: Thence South 8€ Degrees East 3 Chains 83 Links: Thence South 35 Derees 10 Feei East 4 Chains and 70 Links to the Lake: Thence South 02 Degrees 30 Feet West 4 Chains a^ 52 links: Thence West 06 Chains 21 Links: Thence .'torh 22 Degrees 15 Feet East 5 Chains and 6 ana </4 Links: Thence North 00 Degrees 20 Feet East 4 Chains and No Links to the place ot Beginning The redemption period shal be 12 months horn the date of such sate. Dated: December 8,2005 For more information, please call: FC X 248.593.1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Servicer 30400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5622 Fite #075893F01 ™ Nodes Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBI AIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THENUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS. This sate may be rescinded by tha forec losing mortgagee. In that evenL your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed soteiy to tho return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sate, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Joshua A. Gonzales and Cory A. Gonzales, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee tor lender and lender's successors anrt/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated April 28. 2003, and recorded on May 7. 2003 in instrument 1103699. in Barry coun­ ty records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Four Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-Seven And 52/100 Dollars ($94,967 52), including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings at 100 PM. on January 19. 2006 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2 of Block 9 of Kentiekfs 2nd Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded m Uber 1 ot Plats. Page 37. Barry County Records. The redemption penod shal be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such safe Dated: December 22. 2005 For more information, please caH: FC W 248 593 1312 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Servicer 3C400 Tetegraph Rd Ste 200 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Fite #O77458FO1 �Pag* 12 - Thuraaay. Dacamtw 29. 2006 - Tha Hastings Banner (Wffing FAtfractions I rfftal EXHIBITS • Avis Martin & Lucille Hecker have their artv ork on display at the Jefferson Street Gallery in downtown Hastings. Today is the last day to see Hr show! Through December 29. • "two" is an exhibit at the LaFontsee Galleries/Underground Studio in Grand Rapids. Gallery hours are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m„ Tuesday and Friday 9 a.m. to 7 pJn., Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Sunday. LaFontsee Cilleries continues to exhibit current works by gallery artists, including works by David Huang, Nela Solomon, Judith Tummino, & Holly Wallace. For more information call (616) 451-9820 or visit www.lafontsee.us December 2-30. • Marvels of Maiolica: Italian Renaissance Ceramics will be on display at the Frederik Meijer Gardens ti Sculpture Park Moc<*?y-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m. Dating from the 15th century, more than thirty of these brightly colored and sumptuously decorated vassels will be on view in a rare exhibition from the prestigious Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington DC. Adult admission $8, seniors 65 & older $7, students $6, children ages 5 -13 $4. For more information call (888) 957-1580 or visit www.nieijergardens.org. Through December 31. • Dale Chihuly will have his works dis­ played in this large-scale, architectural exhibi­ tion by one of the world s best-known con­ temporary artists at the Kalamazoo Insitute of Arts, 314 South Park Street downtown Kalamazoo. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday from noon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays and major holi­ days. Admission for most exhibitions and events is free. Call (269) 349-7775 for more information. Through January 1. • Modern Masters of German Expressionism: Artists of Die Brucke from the Milwaukee Art Museum at the Grand Rapids Art Museum. The exhibition will fea­ ture dramatic prints and paintings by six major artists of this early 20th century mod­ ernist movement. “The Bridge** was a group of young German artists working in the period from 1905 to World War I, who wanted to bridge the past into the future. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Thursday 10 ajn.-5 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-830 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m., closed Mondays. Adult admission is $7, sen­ iors and students $6, and children 6-17 $3. For more information call (616) 831-1000 or visit www.gramonline.org. Through January 1. MUSIC THEATRE • Blind Squirrel from 8 p.m.-12 midnight at Olde Towne Tavern, 114 S. Jefferson Street, Hastings. No cover. Open mic. Thursday, December 29. • GR Symphony New Year's Eve Gala Concert will begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20$65. The Rotary Club of Grand Rapids' New Year’s Eve Gala Concert wth the Grand Rapids Symphony returns. Bring 2005 to an end with your Grand Rapids Symphony, fea­ turing Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 in C minor. David Lockington, conductor; Aviram Reichert, piano. Also featuring Rossini's La gazza larda Overture and Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. For Afterglow party tickets or more information please call the Symphony box office at (616) 454-9451 or visit www.grsymphcny.org or www.devosperformanceliall.com. For tickets call (616) 456-3333 or visit www.ticketmaster.com. December 31. MISCELLANEOUS • Singles and Couples Dance will be held from 7-10 pan. at the Bumham Brook Center, 200 W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek. Cost is $5 members, $8 non-members. Public welcome. Come and cance swing, waltz, fox trot, polka, latin and more. Dick Day will perform Dec. 1, Dec. 8 features The Night Hawks, Day & Hodges Dec. 22. and the Collins Crew on Dec. 29. Dec. 29. • Greg Hahn will perform comedy at Dr. Grin's Comedy Club, located at 20 Monroe Avenue, Grand Rapids, inside The B.O.B. Hahn has parlayed his absurdly energetic, allout style of physical humor, one liners It crowd work, into an act with no waiting for the funny, just immediate pandemonium & panic. He has appeared on numerous televi­ sion, corporate & college appearances throughout the country such as the Montreal & Chicago Comedy Festivals, Comedy Central's Premium Blend & Make Me Laugh. Advanced tickets can be purchased through Tickets Phis at (616) 222-4000 or 1-800-585­ 3737. For more information call The B.O.B. at (616) 356-2000. Performances are Thursday at 9 p.m. ($5 tickets), Friday & Saturday ($10 tickets) at 8 p.m. (non-Smoking) & 10:30 p.m. December 30 & 31. • Pre-School Story Time takes place every Friday morning beginning at 1030 a.m. at the Hastings Public Library. The event is free and open to all parents and pre-school age chil­ dren. Call (269) 945-4263 for more informa­ tion. Every Friday. Swing Dance at the Richland Community Center, 8905 Gull Road (across from Hardings). Dances start with lessons at 730 p.m. and the dance will take place after­ ward and continue until 1030 p.m. All ages and ability levels are welcome. Dress is casu­ al. $5 per person. No partner necessary. Bring a snack for the snack table. Call (269) 317-2197 for details. First Friday of every month September through June. • Sunday Social Dances with the Swing Master's Band at the Richland Area Community Center, 9400 East CD Avenue, Richland. Dances take place from 2-5 p.m. $7 per person. Beginning dance lessons are offered from 1-2 p.m. for $5 per person and feature instruction in swing, cha cha, fox trot waltz, polka, and rhumba. No partner neces­ sary. All abilities welcome. Casual dress. No smoking or alcohol. Call Colleen Burke at (269) 317-2197 for more information. 1st & 3rd Sunday each month. • Bingo is held at the Nashville VFW Hall starting at 1030 a.m. every Monday. • Dance to Life at Bumham Brook Center in Battle Creek from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Singles and couples welcome (anyone under 17 must be accompanied by adult). $4 at the door ($2 for members). Lean basic steps in East coast swing, waltz, fox trot, cha cha, and rumba. Instructor Colleen Burke. Every Monday. NEW YEAR’S EVE Lditor'1 note; We have tried to compile a comprehensive list of local New Year's Eve events. We apologize if we have inadvertantly missed any activities. • New Year's Eve at Olde Towne Tavern, 114 S. Jefferson Street Hastings. $2 cover. Party favors at midnight. December 31. • New Year's Eve at the Hastings Moose Lodge from 8 p.m.-l a.m. "Bandits" will per­ form and there will be a midnight buffet. Single tickets are $12, couples $10. December 31. • New Year's Eve Bowling at the Middle Villa Inn. Reservations are required with a $10 deposit. Call (269) 795-3640 to see if you can still reserve your spot. $40 per lane from 5-7 p.m. includes pitcher of pop, large chips & cheese and shoe rental. $50 per lane from 7:30­ 930 p.m. indudes pitcher of pop, large chips Ac cheese and shoe rental. $25 per person from 10 pjn.-l a.m. for adults only inducks shoe rental, hats, party favors, snacks and door prizes (minimum of 4 per lane). December 31. • Annual New Year's Eve Ballroom Dance will be presented by Les Danseurs Dance Club of Greater l-ansingfrom 9 p.m.-l ajn. at the Grand Ledge Country Club, 5913 E. St Joseph Highway, Grand Ledge. Live music by Mr. Z with a large dance floor in a smoke-free facility. Waltz, swing, fox trot, latin, and tango throughout the evening. Please bring a dish to share and your own beverage. Coffee, tea, ice and cups provided. Cost is $50 for couples. Advance registration required by calling (517) 927-8535. December 31. • Dan McGee te The Midnight Rhythm featuring Kit LeBlanc will perform New Year's Eve at The Waterfront from 9 p.m. to midnight. There is no cover charge. The Waterfront is located at 315 W Columbia Ave., Battle Creek. December 31. • New Year's Eve Old School Party at the Par 4 Lounge, 97 W. Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek. The evening will feature music from the 70s-90s from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. $7 donation cover. December 31. • Ultimate Black Tie Affair New Year's Eve at tlw Branson Ballroom in the McCamly Plaza Hotel. Seating starts at 6 p.m. Dinner from 630-8 p.m. Comedy begins at 8 p.m. with Mike Armstrong and Keith McGill. Dancing with DJ Guy Voss will follow the show. Party favors and champagne toast at midnight. $80 per person, $160 per couple, $270 per couple with hotel room. Must be 21. Minimum dre>s is suit and tie/party dress. Call (26°) 965-4646 for advance tickets. December 31. • New Year's Eve Dinner at the Player's Grill in Augusta (on Michigan Avenue, for­ merly Custer's Cove) served from 5 p.m.-ll p.m. Reservations required by calling (269) 731-5420. $20 per person includes party' favors and midnight champagne toast. Downstairs lounge DJ and dancing from 9 p.m.-close. December 31. • 50 Fest is planned from 5 p.m.-12.20 a.m. at The Haven Church, 5350 Sprinkle Road, Kalamazoo. Night begins at 5 p.m. with a per­ formance by Emberlight, formerly known as Redhanded, The Blue Heaven Blues band will perform Christian and blues music. Illusionist David Stoepker will entertain, followed by juggler David Dean. There will be kids' crafts and (weather permitting) strobe sledding on the hillside, at 730 p.m. The Elms will per­ form, the Panning Family Band will perform their traditional fiddle/gospel/bluegrass music. David Dean will perform comedy act at 1030 p.m. with the evening concluding with praise & worship session at the midnight hour. Tickets are $12 at the door. December 31. • 2006 New Year's Bash with The Jonze, High-Tech Mafia, Internalize, NTOX, Rumblehouse, and Fortune s Fool at Club Soda, 340 East Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 day of show. December 31. Chamber of Commerce CALENDAR The Bany County Chamber of Commerce te located at 221 W. State Street tn Hastings. The Chamber can be reached by phone at (269) 945-2454 Check out the Chamber's website at www.barrychamber.com CHECK OUT THESE JANUARY BARRY COUNTY AREA EVENTS: 8 Bingo every Sunday at the Hastings American Legion, 2160 S. M­ 37 Highway, Hastings (the fanner home of the Tick Tock restaurant). Every Sunday. Doors open at noon, games from 2-7 p.m. IS Bingo every Sunday at the Hastings American Legion, 2160 S. M­ 37 Highway, Hastings (the former home uf the Tick Tock restaurant). Every Sunday. Doors open at noon, games from 2-7 p.m. 22 Bingo every- Sunday at the Hastings American Legion, 2160 S. M­ 37 Highway, Hastings (the former home of the Tick Tock restaurant).. Every Sunday. Doors open at noon, games from 2-7 pan. 29 Bingo every Sunday at the Hastings American Legion, 2160 S. M­ 37 Highway, Hastings (the fanner home of the Tkk Tnck restaurant). Every Sunday. Doors open at noon, games from 2-7 p.m Auditions set for “Funny Thing Happened on the Way to fJie ^prumn atKCC Auctions for foies in the Kellogg Community College spring musical, ‘A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Foran" have been announced for January 18­ 20, 2006. at the Binda Performing ARts Center. Hours each evening will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The production will be staged ThursdaySaturday. March 2,3. and 4. at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday. March 5, at 3 p.m. Weekly SUDOKU *-5 |j Richard and Helen DtYos Classical Series; French Connection at DeVos Performance HalL Carl St. Clair will be guest conductor and Edgar Meyer will be featured performer. Meyer is a three-time Grammy winning bass player and composer who will perform one of his own compositions with the Grand Rapids Symphony Jan. 6 and 7 at 8 p.m. in DeVos Performance Hall. The Richard and Helen DeVos Classical Series concert will be led by guest conductor Carl St. Clair, music director of Orange County's Pacific Symphony. The second half of the concert features another innovative composer's work- "Symphonic Fantastique" by Berlioz. Tickets are $11 to $57 and can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at (616) 456-3333, on-line at www.ticketmaster.com or in person at the Symphony office open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 300 Ottawa NW, Suite 100. Comedy at the County Scat will feature Robert Hines and headliner Mike Merryfield performing at 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 11. Doors open at 630 p.m. Limited seating, reservations required. Tickets are $13 per per­ son Th’- •« a no smoking show. Call (269) 948­ 4042 fo. i-.’servations. The Odd Couple will be performed by the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre January 12-28. Performances are Wednesday at 730 p.m., Thursday-Saturday 8 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m. Neil Simon's classic comedy a turns to chase away your winter blahs. For more information call (616) 222-6020 or visit www.grct.org I season.html. Grand Rapids Ballet presents; World Premiere at the Grand Rapids Ballet Company Studios January 19-22. Performances are Thursday 730 p.m., Friday 730 p.m., Saturday 2 p.m. and 730 p.m., S’tnday 2 p m. The beginning of the New Year brings a world premiere ballet to the Dancer s Theatre Series. The technical, artistic, and ath­ letic talents of the dancers shine as they pres­ ent this new Gordon Peirce Schmidt world premiere. This is our version of street level art - literally brought right to the audience. For more information call (61b) 454-4771 or visit www.ticketmaster.com. Kimberly Akimbo will be performed January 19-28 at the Spectrum Theatre. All performances begin at 8 p.m. Adult admission is $22. students & seniors $20. Set in the wilds of suburban New Jersey, this is an off-center comedy about 16 year old Kimberly, tier drunken father, her hypochondriac moher. and her ex-con scam artist aunt. Then is the Possibility ofc new lov^rfotjKinbotfy .faweit as the issue Of Kimberly's'medfcalawHlBon. which causes her body to age much faster than it should. In 2003, the New York limes called "the comedy of the year... haunting and hilarious...a heertoreaking study of hew time wounds everyone." Tickets will be avail­ able January 2, 2006. For more information call (616) 234-3946 or visit wwwjiciorsatspectrum.org. TeDeum is a celebration of Latvian culture. The featured event is an 8 p.m. Kalamazoo Symphony concert at Miller Auditorium January 22. The concert features the US. pre­ mier of Latvian composer Ugis Praulins' "Te Deum laudamus.** A display of Latvian arts var Snows and crafts will be set up in the lobby. Acton' Theatre 25th Amipenam Gala will be held one night only Sunday, January 22. The special performance will highlight musical numbers from the 25 year history of the Actors at Spectrun. Theatre featuring the r-iginal performers. The 7:30 pan. perform­ ance will be followed by a dessert and cham­ pagne reception. Tickets are $25 each. Call (616) 234-3998 or (616) 234-3947 for more information. Rassian National Ballet; Sleeping Beauty is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. Sunday, January 22 at Miller Auditorium. Founded in Moscow over twenty years ago, the Russian National Ballet is dedicated to upholding the grand, national tradition of ballet and devel­ oping new talents throughout Russia. Now the Russian National Ballet is its own institu­ tion with over 50 dancers of singular instruc­ tion and vast experience, many of whom have been with the company since its inception. Under the artistic direction of Sergei Radchenko, the group will perform the classic ballet. Sleeping Beauty. Ticket prices range torn $15-540. Sarakasi African Acrobats will perform Sunday, Jan 29 at 3 p.m. at Kalamazoo's Miller Auditorium. Ticket prices range from $15-$30. A fusion of cultures from Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia performed with authentic music and costumes, Sarakasi is the first truly authentic African circus. Produced completely in Africa utilizing native choreographers, costumes and set designers, Albats are noltmmteKfcf. Winterfat win return to Gun Lake Feb. 17­ 19. The community event was cancelled in 2002 due to insurance costs but is now being underwritten by the Barry County Chamber of Cvmmerce. Scheduled events indude a free fishing weekend at Yankee Springs Recreation Arcs and snowshoe weekend at Bay Pointe, Sea Suanty Swimsuit Fashion Show and the ever-popu.’ar rdar Bear Dip. Also being con­ sidered are a te-n and adult dance as well as a cross country hike or ski event. Next commit­ tee meeting is 4 p .m. Jan. 9 at Bay Pointe. For info e-mail Dianna Stamp? at dianna^promotemichigan.com TM* week's selection: Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe Running time: 135 minutes MPAA rating: PG DIFFICULTY THIS HFFK • ♦ Moderate ♦♦Challenging ♦ ♦♦ HOO BOY! □□□□□□□□□ □□□□□□□□□ □□□□□□□□a □□□□□□□□a □□□□□□□□a □□□□□□□□a □□□□□□□□a □□□□□□□□□ BnDuannun jomsuv — nxoans - Call anytime for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1 800 870-7085 The first film adaptation of the C.S. Lewis classic. “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion. The Witch and the Wardrobe,*’ can be described as part “Lord of the Rings.” with a dash of “The Passion of the Christ*’ and “The Lion King.” It’s a little bit fantasy, a Fttie bit Sunday school — and director Andrew Adamson (“Shrek”) keeps the two parts wellbalanced. The story begins with an air raid on London during World War IL The four Pevensie children: Peter (William Moseley). Susan (Anna Popplewell). Edmund (Skandar Keynes) and little Lucy (Georgie Hemey), are evacuated and sent to stay in the country house of Professor Kirke (Jim Broadbent). One day. while playing hide and seek. Lucy discovers a mysterious wardrobe in one of the many rooms of the professor's some­ times-foreboding manor. As Lucy burrows deeper into the ominous armoire, she finds herself transported to the magical world of Narnia, where she stumbles upon a curiously out-of-place lampost plonked down in the middle of a snowy forest, and a shy faun named Mr. Tumnus (James McAvoy). Lucy learns from the faun that Narnia has been put under a spell by the wicked White Witch (Tilda Swinton), who has banished Christmas and cast the world into 100 years of winter. Lucy returns to tell her siblings about Narnia, but as she is the youngest, no one believes her. That is. until the four children have to escape the wrath of the housekeeper by hiding in the wardrobe, where they arc transported back to Namia. The next-to-youngest child. Edmund, seduced by the White Witch’s offerings of sweets, betrays his three siblings and winds Edmund (Skandar Keynes) has a 'mano a leon* with Aslan. up imprisoned with Mr. Tumnus. Peter. Susan and Lucy, with the help of Father Christmas and a married couple of talking beavers, travel through the frozen wastes of Namia in search of Aslan the lion (Liam Neeson), who will help rescue Edmund, and aid the children in fulfilling a prophesy that foretells the children will someday rule the world. While the film is not up to the production standards or maturity of “The Lord of the Rings.” “Namia” is an entertaining and often moving film for children, but still has enough to keep parents occupied. What impressed me most was the perform­ ances by the children. Georgie Henley, who plays Lucy, is a joy to watch, and the other children do a far better job than I’d expected. Also Tilda Swinton s performance as the While Witch is Oscar-worthy. She crceped me out. Seriously. The special effects arc pretty good, but the CGI on Aslan wasn't as good as it should’ve been. He didn’t look like a real lion; he looked like something belched out of a com­ puter. But that's a minor quibble. I heartily recommend this film. GRADE: B C 2006 King Features Synd.. Inc. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Decemhar 29. 2005 - Page 13 COURT NEWS • Glen Edward McGowan, 21, of Hastings, was sentenced Dec. 21 to serve 24 months probation and to have his license suspended for six months (restricted after 30 days). He was also sentenced to serve six days in the Barry County Jail, but received credit for six days served. McGowan was convicted of pos­ session of marijuana and possession of less than 25 grams of cocaine. In addition, McGowan was ordered to pay $60 in Crime Victim Restitution, and state costs of $60 for the conv iction on possession of marijuana and $45 for the conviction on possession of cocaine Other court costs included $250 for the marijuana conviction and $250 for the conviction of possession of cocaine. McGowan was also ordered to pay a proba­ tion fee of $240. McGowan had a previous conviction in Calhoun County for resisting and obstruction and assaulting a police offi­ cer. • Bud Dion McMellon. 18, of Hastings, was sentenced Dec. 21 to serve eight months in jail with 57 days credit and 24 months pro­ bation for his conviction on Dec. 7 for the unauthorized driving away of a vehicle. McMellon was also ordered to pay a $60 crime victim fee. $60 in state costs. $500 in court costs and a probation fee of $240. McMeilon was ordered by Judge James Fisher to undergo substance abuse counseling and cognitive behavior therapy while in jail and to get his General Education Diploma. He must also participate in a Day Reporting Program upon his release from jail. McMellon was convicted of stealing a 2000 Yamaha Bearcat 4-wheel Quad Runner on Oct. 20. Local men sentenced for selling devices to avoid paying Direct-TV by Jon Gambee Staff Writer Three Hastings men were among four con­ victed in Federal Court on charges of posses­ sion with intent to sell electronic devices designed to allow unpaid and unauthorized viewing of encrypted television (Direct-TV). Daniel Bolthouse. 54, Jason Bolthouse, 28, and Michael Steeby. 38, all of Hastings pled guilty and were sentenced in November, according to court records. Daniel Bolthouse was ordered to pay a $100 fine and $250,000 in restitution to Direct-TV and serve 500 hours of community service for his involvement. Jason Bolthouse received the same sen­ tence, with the exception of $25,000 in resti­ tution Steeby was ordered to pay $10,000 in resti­ tution. A fourth man. William Price, 48, of White Cloud was convicted of the same charges and, in addition, was convicted of mail fraud. He was sentenced to serve one year and one day in Federal Prison, three years of supervised release, fined $100 and ordered to pay $200,000 in restitution. He was also ordered Freeman/Furtwangler Apsey-Cheeseman united in marriage Jason Bolthouse to perform 300 hours of community service. The convictions are a result of a three year investigation initiated by the Michigan State Police, Hastings Post and included the FBI, Michael Steeby Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Postal Inspectors from Grand Rapids. The men were indicted as a result of t> Federal Grand Jury. Quick thinking business owner thwarts robber by Jon Gambee Staff Writer Hastings Police were quick to respond to a report of a break-in at the GAL Variety Store on Dec. 22 and were rewarded by capturing a 20 year old Hastings man in the act The owner of the Hasting business, located at 117 S. Jefferson St, called 911 al 6:03 a.m., after hearing glass breaking. Responding offi­ cers arrested James Curia Sivits as he was attempting to leave the building carrying a cash register. ‘The police were absolutely wonderful," said store owner Gail Hurt. "They were here so quickly." Hurt said she was in the store early because they had expanded their holiday hours. “I was in the office in the back when I heard glass break." she said. "1 came out and at first I thought maybe ice had fallen and broken the window. I looked out and-didn’t see anything. 1 think maybe the person who had broken the glass had gone back to the truck to wait to see if there was an alarm, and that’s why I didn’t see him and he didn’t see me." Hurt said she returned to the office to get her keys to open the front door when she heard a second glass break and someone say, “I’m in." “It was a double pane window." she said. “They had brought a stool and used it to break the first window and then while 1 was in the back, he returned and broke the second pane. Tuesday Mixed Hastings City Bank 3-1; TVCCU 3-1; Consumers Concrete 2.5-1.5; Woodland Machine 2-2; Walker, Fluke A Sheldon 2-2; Hastings Bowl 13-2.5; J-Ad Graphics 1-3; Yankee Zephyr 1 -3. Men’s High Games A Series - Stan Hause 190-551; J. Hummel 160; K. Beebe 214; G. Heard 244-666; Steve Hause 184; N. Blakely 200. Women’s High Games & Series - A. Walden 157-431; M. Westbrook 185. Westbrook Trucking 23 1/2; Just Here to Bowl 20 1/2. Womens Good Games and Series - T. Phenix 200-544; D. Bartimus 201-533; M. VandenBcrg 185-513; D. James 179-508; L. Potter 205-503; B. West 173-468; L. Rentz 156-463; S. VandenBcrg 167-440; J. Sanborn 136-371; E. Hammontrec 197; S. Keeler 190; N. Clow 185; D. Ransom 163. Mens Good Games and Series - B. Bowman 247-684; J. Barnum 219-631; J. Bartimus 220-600; K. Hammontree 218-597; A. Rhodes 209-580. J. Tinkler 200-555; S. Kill 220-549; W. VandenBcrg 210-532; R. Lancaster 180-502; C. Sanborn 234; M. Eaton 221; S. Sanborn 220; J. Bush 218; B. Keeler 212. Wednesday P.M. Hair Care Center 43; At Home Real Estate 40 1/2; Eye and Ent 38; Railroad Street Mill 33; Seebers 33; Mace Pharmacy 30; Shamrock 25 1/2. Womens Good Games and Series - T Christopher 169-491; S. Drake 159-457; L. Yoder 166-445; N. Potter 158-444; N. Boniface 168-431; W. Barker 150-429; J. oms 113-269; G. Otis 212; D. Seeber 175; E Ulrich 170; B. Smith 157; B. Moore 143; J. Doster 142. Friday Night Mixed Budweiser 41 1/2; Ten Pins 39 1/2; Renegades 39; Get-R-Done 39; All But One 36 1/2; Fools 36; Sanborns & Shirice 33; Just Cuz 32; Winter Golfers 32; 9-N-AWiggle 31 1/2; Heads Out 29; Brushworks 28 1/2; Mercy 28; We’re a Mess 27 1/2; Oldies But Goodies 27; Whatever 24; MAM Thursday Angels Fall Creek 37; AIS Engine 31; Hastings Bowl 30.5; Weltons 29; Riverfront Fin. Ser. 29; Nothin But Truck 28; Hastings City Bank 27.5; Varney’s 27.5; Coleman’s 26.5; CW Repair 26. High Games and Series - B. Cuddahee 212; R. White 140; C. Shellcnbarger 202; C. Shellenbarger 152; L. Watson 198; J. Moore 170; N. Taylor 124; D. Staines 160; A. Crabtree 192; K. Lancaster 146; C. Cooper 194; T. Phenix 201-532; M. Martin 141; B. Mays 159; J. Power 150; S. Day 123; B Franks 168; W. Barker 148; L. Miller 202; C. Hurless 168: J. Gasper 185. "I knew then that someone was breaking in. I grabbed my cell phone and went into the bathroom so 1 could lock the door. 1 called 911 and the dispatcher kept me on the line to make sure I was safe. They were wonderful, and I am so thankful." Hurt said she thinks that a large heater unit that engaged when the cold air came in through the broken windows may have pre­ vented the intruder from hearing her. “I had a towel up to my face and talked real softly." she said, "and he never knew-1 was in there." Hurt said the police were on the scene in a matter of minutes and confronted the intruder through the door. “They told him to drop the cash register and get on the floor. They then had him craw I back out the window to make sure he was out before they came in and let me out of the bathroom. “I can’t say enough about how quickly the police were on the scene, and how they han­ dled everything to insure my safety. 1 hate to think what might have happened if (the intruder) had known I was in there with him." A second suspect was observed fleeing from a pickup truck parked outside the build­ ing. Hastings officers requested assistance from Trooper Lane Booms and his K-9 "Lex," from Wayland State Police Post, who tracked the suspect for several blocks but were unable tc locate him. The second suspect has been identified as a 20 year old Hastings man. and officers arc seeking charges for his arrest. Sivits was lodged at the Barry County Jail. Jim and Lou Ann Apsey of Wixxlland and Darold and Carol Cheeseman of Nashville arc pleased to announce the marriage of their children. Renae Ulrike and Darold Christopher on Saturday. August 13, 2005. The couple was married at their home with a beautiful ceremony performed by Reverend Gordon Drake of Hastings. Attending the bride were Rachel Argo as maid of honor. Heather Chapman as brides­ maid. Darin Cheeseman as bridesmaid. Ashley Weaver as flower girl and Nicole Hewitt as an usher. Attendihg the groom was Darold Cheeseman as best man. Victor Sisson as gnximsman. Robb Huebner as groomsman. Cameron Argo as ring bearer, and Darwin Cheeseman as an usher. Guest book by Jessica Moore. Flowers by Ami Winkler. Cakes made by Denise Chamberlain and Diane Earl. Food servers were Jimmy and Kathy Bower, Lyndon Higgins, and Nikki Halsey. Cake cutters were Brenda Bible and Sarah Paschket. Photographers and video were Valerie and Daniels and Tiffany Apsey. Music by Rob Young. Set up crew: Randy and Regina Louk. J.D. Louk. Rick and Sandy Travis. Ron Apsey. Sarah Paschket. Ami Winkler, and Darin Cheeseman. The couple took a week honeynxxwi tour of Indiana. Kentucky and Ohio. The ceremony which will unite in marriage Katie Freeman and Brandon Furtwangler will be performed on August 12. 2006 at Caledonia United Methodist Church. The Caledonia couple arc the children of Mark and Barb Freeman and Steve and Suzi Furtwangler also of Caledonia. The bride-to-be and future groom are both graduates of Caledonia High School and Michigan Stale University. The groom-to-be is currently attending Michigan State University pursuing a mas­ ter’s degree in computer science. Thanks to you.., 426 Girls ages 5-17 were able to partici­ pate ia a variety of Girl Scout activities. That’s what matters Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center arpets Need Cleaning? I Professional Steam Extraction SERVICES im<. Udential & Commercial Owner Tom Frith LocaSy Owned & Operated since 1985 The Key to all your Flooring Needs. For us it is more than simple or quick ... Your complete satisfaction is _ the Key to our success. The Method Recommended by the Major Carpet Manufacturers For... • Carpeting / Upholstery Cleaning • Deodorizing • Fabric Protection We Also Offer: Tile / Grout Cleaning Flooring & Installations Full Janitorial Services FREE. Accurate Estimates Fully insured ■ all work par-, formed by highly trained E technicians. “ 269-948 8381 �Page 14 — Thursday. December 29.2005 - The Hastings Banner Driver’s good deed backfires 999 AMISH LOG BED w/ queen mattress. Complete, never used. Must sell! (517)719-8062 80 YARDS/BERBER CAR­ PET: beige, brand new (bought never used). Still on roll. New $800 - sell $295. (517)204-0600_______________ HOUSE FULL OF FURNI­ TURE: Everything must go! (All items less then 2mos. old). Bedrooms, great room, dining, kitchen, living room. Solid Oak and Mahogany, new beds. Too much to list. Cost $8,000. Will sacrifice for $2,500/best. (517)204-0600 MAHOGANY TABLE, CHAIR SET: 6 piece set, still box, seats 6-8 people. Ele­ gant! Cost $1,000, sell $150. (517)719-0451._______________ SLEIGH BED: queen cherry wood with pillowtop mat­ tress set $175. (517)719-8062 DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with ar without children. CaU (269)345-1173. HOME MAINTENANCE.. Roofs raked, walks shov­ eled. Trustworthy house/pet sitting. Professional house painting. Light electrical & plumbing. Save 20% now through January. Seniors save additional 5%. True service with integrity. No job too small. Insured. Michael Evans (269)795-3133. Refer­ ences. THE REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING OF BARRY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2006 at 8.00am in the confereroe room. Necessary, reasonabk auxiliary aids andx services can be provided, such as signers for the hear­ ing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individual* with disabilities at the meeting upon ten days notice to Bar­ ry County Community Men­ tal Health Authority by con­ tacting Jan McLean at 948­ 8041. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newdspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy, Hastings. mamoN Hastings Manufacturing Retirees! BARRY COUNTY HOME­ OWNERS: Don't kt higher interest rates spoil your holi­ day. Call Dak at West Mich­ igan Finance for a fast FREE and secure FIXED RATE re­ finance consultation, 1-877­ 805-1200 ext 6 DUPLEX FOR RENT: 2bd., 1 bathroom w/hook-up for laundry. Ail appliances in­ cluded. 626 S. Park, approx. 4 blocks south of Main. $550 a month. CaU (616)957-1612 for more information. FOR RENT: On Carter Lake in Hastings, larger 3 bed­ room, 1 bath house with w'asher and dryer. Fully fenced yard. Gas and/or wood furnace. 2 1/2 car ga­ rage. Dogs welcomed. Secur­ ity deposit and credit check required. $775 per month. CaU (269)838-3838. BED: a brand new queen pil­ lowtop mattress set. Brand new, in plastic, warranty, $110. Can deliver. (616)318BED: king pillowtop, new, in original package, warran­ ty, can deliver, $95. (616)949­ 2683._______________________ BED: NASA developed memory foam mattress set, brand new with warranty. Must sell. $420. Call (616)949-6525, can deliver. BEDROOM SET: new 6pc. complete set with sleigh bed, must sell, $550. Can sepa­ rate, can deUver. (616)949­ 6525._______________________ MISSION OAK TABLE 6 chairs, JC Penney brand, 2mos. old, family size, cost $1,800 - sell $250/best (517)719-8062 ALE BY OWNER: 11 acre horse farm. 3 bedroom 2 bath ranch home. Ready to move in. $225,000 A MUST SEE' Thomapple Kellogg Schools. Call (269)721-3739 or (616X37-2355 WOODLAND- Barn County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a 45 year old Woodland nun Dec. 17 for driving on a wtfvmrieri license and driving whi e intoxicated, second offense. Deputies stopped Bradley Clark Miller for a routine traffic violation and subsequently learned that Miller's license had been suspended. When asked why he was driving when his passenger was a licensed driver. Miller told officers that the 4-wheel drive was acting up and he was only driving the vehick to check it out. CARELINC MEDICAL EQUIPMENT IS LOOK­ ING FOR A DRIVER­ TECHNICIAN. FULLTIME/40 HOUR PLUS WEEK. CALL 800-298-3300 OR STOP BY 602 W. STATE ST. HASTINGS FOR APPLICATION. Driver walks away from accident CARPET SHAMPOOERS: 5 full-time openings $450 ♦ oe: week. Women and men, Co. training mgmt opportu­ nity. (616)257-3600, 28th. St *131. DRIVERS: Great pay. Time! CDL abk. Mike 343-6601. Dedicated lanes! Bonuses, Home A training avatlBrooks Inc. 888­ NEEDED EXPERIENCED TREE trimmers. Must be able and willing to climb and work on lift truck. Full time year round work, medi­ cal benefits, 401K, and paid vacations offered. CDL li­ cense is a plus. Contact num­ bers (616)723-4109 or (616)318-5265 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordabk prices? CaU J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. CaU J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newdspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. $®NEED MONEYS® HOME OWNWERS: Have MILLIONS to lend. Will approve loans the banks won't. Credit prob­ lems okay. Late house pay­ ments, bankruptcy, self-em­ ployed, hard to verify in­ come, no problem! For a free analysis call Rich Welch, 231-206-7360. /. ohm ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cot­ tage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 YOU WANT QUALITY at affordabk prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newdspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Medicare Supplement rates in Michigan. HASTINGS - On Dec. 18. Sheriff s Deputies observed a pickup traveling west on M-43 and then pull into a private drive. Deputies then saw a passenger get out and ran to the driver's side and re-enter the vehick. Deputies investigated and found minors in possession of alcohol in the vehicle and issued citations to two of the people involved. Names are not being released because the incident involved persons under age. Deputies arrest motorist on Kent County warrant BARRY COUNTY - On Dec. 23. Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Jeffery Scott Marston, 44, of Wayland. During a traffic stop, officers found that Marston’s license had been revoked and he was wanted on a civil warrant out of Kent County. Shelbyville woman turned over to Wayland authorities BARRY COUNTY - Lisa Marie Ortiz, 28, of Shelbyville, was arrested by Barry County Sheriff’s Deputies on Dec. 21. Ortiz was stopped for a traffic violation and subsequent investigation revealed that she was driving on a suspended license and was wanted on two criminal bench warrants out of Wayland. A search of her vehick also turned up drug paraphernalia. Ortiz was turned over to Wayland Police and transported to the Allegan County Jail. MIDDLEVILJ JE- An observant Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy observed a woman he knew to be driving on a suspended license. The deputy observed 28-year-old Stephanie Carol Stolsonburg. of Middkvilk. going into a local gas station. The offi­ cer recognized Stolsonburg and knew her license had been suspended. She was subsequently arrested for driving on a suspend­ ed license. Deputies foil break-in attempt NASHVILLE- An alarm activation at Carl’s Supermarket in Nashville drew Barry County Sneriff’s Deputies to quickly respond and their quick action may have prevented a break-in. Officers responding to the alarm found that an air vent above a set of coolers had been removed and an exterior door had been forced open. There was no sign that the intruders) gained entry, and the incideiw is still under investigation. Suspect loses foot race and freedom JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - A domestic disturbance in Johnstown ^cwnship Dec. ,17 caused Barry County Sheriff sOeputy Robb Horrman to engage in a foot chase through the countryside. Deputy Horrman chased the suspect for nearly an hour and eventually caught up with and arrested Donald Duane Barnes, 31, of Dcwling. Barnes was charged on three misdemeanor war­ rants and two fugitive warrants out of LaGrange County, Indiana and hi; extradition was authorized. Middleville man assaults MSP trooper MIDDLEVILLE - Donald Seitz, 31, of Middleville, was arrested Dec. 23 by trvnpers from the Michigan State Police Hastings Post Troopers were called to the scene because of a domestic disturbance, and when they arrived Seitz attempted to assault offi­ cers. Seitz was quickly subdued and arrested on charges of resisting and obstructing ai.4 for assaulting a police officer. Disturbance results in parole violation charges YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - On Dec. 24, Michigan State Police troopers were called to a Yank-* Springs Township home because an intoxicated relative had refused to leave when asked. By the time troopers arrived on the oxne, the subject had left the area. Officers were given a description, but were unable to locate the suspect. A short time later officers were advised the subject had returned to the home, and they again went to the address. There, they questioned Robert Spaugh ic. 27 of Mecosta County. As a result of their investigation, troopers learned that Spaugh was on parole, and as a stipulation of his pa. Me he was prohibited from consuming alcohol. Spaugh admitted to officers that he had consumed approximately one-half of a ft th of vodka. Troopers contacted Spaugh’s parole officer in Mecosta County and were authorized to arrest him on a charge of vio­ lation of parole. Hastings man has charges reversed RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - Michigan State Police troopers were called to Rutland Township Dec. 26 to answer a complaint of a stolen vehicle. When the troopen. arrived, they were told by Kenneth Wood, 65, of Hastings that his ex-wife had taken his vehicle without permission. A subsequent investigation, however, revealed that Wood had taken his ex-wife's vehicle and secured it in a barn, refusing to give it back to her. Troopers advised Wood to return the vehick to his ex-wife and he refused. When troopers subsequently attempted to take Wood into custody, be resisted. Wood was arrested on charges of resisting and obstructing and attempted unauthorized driving away of an automobile (UDAA). BARRY COUNTY - Trooper Brian Roderick of the Michigan State Police Hastings Post reported that over the holiday driv­ ing period from Dec. 23-26, troopers responded to a total of 21 vehick accidents in Barry County. One of those, on Christmas Day. resulted in the death of Kay Veneklase, 20, of Woodland. There were 15 accidents reported on Christinas Day alone, accord­ ing to Roderick. Michigan Insurance Brokers (269) 375-8353 Woodland woman dies in Christmas crash TK wrestlers third at the Trojan duals Staff Intern Thomapple-Kcllogg placed third in its own wrestling tournament last Thursday to tough state ranked Division I teams Rockford and Northview. The Trojans were 3-2 overall for the day after losing to Rockford 44-21 and Northview 38-26. The grapplcrs beat Traverse City West 63-12, Forest Hills Northern 69-11 and St. John’s 63-13. Coach Tom Lehman said the team needed to keep up intensity, since the Northview dual Deputies cite minors in possession Accidents keep troopers busy over the holidays New Medicare Prescription & Advantage Plans also available. by Molly Benningfield FREEPORT- Piul Robert DeFouw. 27. of Freeport wis involved in • one-cw accident on Eckert Rd. Dec. 29. A penoo liv­ ing in the area called 911 to report a car in the ditch near his home. When Barry County Sheriff's Deputies arrived they observed a man walking west on Eckert Rd . talking on a cell phone The man told officers he had gone in the ditch to avoid hitting a deer There were no injuries reported. Observant deputy nabs errant driver •THANK YOU' to everyone who helped cel­ ebrate my 90th birthday. It was a wonderful p’rty and I was so happy to see so many friends. Tne flowers, gifts, and cards were all so lovely, and your heartfelt wishes will always be remembered. I also thank my wonderful family for sponsoring the party, preparing all the food, the cake and decorations. It was my happiest birthday ever and 1 will treasure the memories. Len* Reppcrt TOR Lowest t 6 BED ADULT FOSTER CARE needs helpet from 10am-4J0pm, $7/nr. Please call from 10am-430. (269)948-9433 saw six matches slip out of their hands, as they were winning for most of the time. Mike Munroy at heavyweight and Kyle Belton at 112 were 5-0 for the day. Justin Lewis at 125 was 4-1 against tough competi­ tion. Rockford had five defending state champi­ ons on its squad. Lehman said they had real good move-ins from last year, with a few of their wrestlers coming from Grandville and Shelby. The next matchup for the Trojans will be Wednesday night, Jan. 4. at Caledonia. by Jon Gambec Staff Writer A 20 year old Woodland woman was killed Christmas day in a one-car accident on M-179 near Airport Rd. in Rutland Township. Michigan State Police report that Kaye Veneklas was a pas­ senger in a vehicle driven by a 31 year old Woodland man. Veneklas was transferred to Spectrum Health. Butterworth Campus, but died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash. The driver, whose operator's license is currently suspended, was treated and released from Pennock Hospital. Reports at the scene were that the driver lost contnr of his vehick on the icy road and collided with a tree. Both the driver and Veneklas were wearing seat belts and alcohol was not believed to be a factor in the accident. The incident remains under investigation. Thanks to you... 89 families received Christmas food baskets and 204 children received Christmas presents in the Nashville area through Nashville Community Programs. That’s what matters Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 29. 2005 - Page 15 Lion ladies break string of seconds for county’s only ‘05 state championship My top five Barry County sports moments of 2005 I have to offer one aside to my column this week. At the end of 2003 and 2004 in the year end edition of the Banner I’ve written shout my favorite sporting moments from the past year. These aren’t always the biggest games, but they usually are. They aren't always about winners, but they usually are. They are always my favorites. The events that I was thrilled to get to write about after I saw them, but was just as thrilled to be able to be a fan in attendance. We cover Caledonia too for the Sun and News but since the Fighting Scots aren't a part of Barry County they don't get included in the Banner on most occasions. As an example, the Scots winning the state championship was great but my highlight of the year looking back was their 14-7 win over the East Grand Rapids Picneers on the shores of Reeds l^ke. The rest of their play-off games were just blow outs, where the second half was ail about looking up third string players’ names on the roster, waiting for the trophy presentation, and thinking about the ride home. To be honest, that Caledonia-East Grand Rapids game would have made the list, if either of those schools was included in the Banner. Still, it wasn't hard choosing my top five moments from 2005. The list includes a new beginning, a conference championship performance, a regional championship performance, a stale championship performance, and the picture perfect por­ trait of infamy. So without further to do. here they are in chronological order, led by their Banner head­ lines. 1. Trojans turn seven into three That headline refers to what TK head coach Tom Lehman kept telling me before the 2005 Division 2 wrestling tournament began. The Trojans weren’t loo concerned about what hap­ pened during the regular season, so long as they won their last seven duals of the season. The Trojans won both matches at the district tournament, and both at the regional they hosted to cam a spot in the state finals, eventually finishing second to the undefeated pow­ erhouse from Mason. Quarterfinal and semifinal wins in Battle Creek were great, and the match with Mason in the finals was exciting for a while, but none of them lived up to the match the Trojans had with Lakewood in the regional championship match Feb. 23. The Trojans pulled out a 32-20 victory over the Vikings. This is how my story started. “Spectators arriving just six minutes late to Wednesday night's Division 3 team wrestling regional final at Thomapple Kellogg High School may have believed they'd missed the entire match. TK coach Tom Lehman leapt off the mat. his smile mirroring the one on the face of his 103-pounter Tucker Bowerman. Lehman picked up Bowerman when he relumed to his comer, and before !ht lightweights feet had hit the floor he was in the arms of Trojan coach Scott Marvin. They were the first joyful hugs Bowerman could remember receiving from his two coach­ es.” That was a flight where the Trojans weren't supposed to win, and they did then eventual­ ly won the match. I don't think I’ll ever forget those smiles and those hugs. 2. Vikings cheated out of a chance at state quarters March 10. 2OO5...a date which will live in infamy. At least for Lakewood varsity boys' basketball fans. “No-call costs Vikings a final shot at South Christian” was the slightly less biased head­ line on the story about the game. The "Vikings cheated..’ headline was the one on my col­ umn March 17. I had a week to write that column for the Banner, but did the bulk of it late in the evening on March 10 and very early in the morning on March 11. The quick version of the story in my very biased opinion goes like this. Lakewood senior guard Pat Morris is whistled for a cheap foul at the top of the key with 7.7 seconds left that sends South Christian star junior David Kool to the free throw line. Kool hits both free throws to put his team up 55-54. The Sailors only have five fouls on them, so when Lakewood gets the ball to senior for­ ward Corey Thelen across half-court in the final seconds the Sailors swarm and foul him before he can get a shot off. There’s no whistle. Thelen fights out of the hands and arms around him and gets off a desperation three just before the buzzer that banks off the back­ board and onto the floor. The horn sounds, and the Sailors dive into a pile of joy on the far end of the fl<x>r 1 almost threw up. 1 received more positi c comments about that column than any one I've ever written I think, a million comments from Lakewood fans about how lucky 1 was to be able to vent in such a way. and one very negative comment from Mark Uyl at the MHSAA. 3. Lions even suffer through 2-mile for team title On a much more positive note there was the Maple Valley varsity girls' track and field team's championship performance at the Michigan Interscholastic Track and Field Team Championship May 28. Suffering through the two mile referred to how the Lions* Tessa Robles and Kristen Hummel performed in the 3200-mcter run with a stiff wind in their face for half the race just to help the team to victory. The Lions hadn’t put anyone in the 3200-mcter run most of the season because they'd been beating their opponents so badly. “Today I had to work.” said Robles. “That’s because even point counts. It was funny, at practice everybody got together and (coach Hamilton) said ’everybody’s going to need a lot of support Saturday, but two girls especially - Tessa and Kristen. They're running the twomi le.’ “That’s what team state’s come down to. doing things you don't want to do.” Funny, the Lions still had plenty of energy to lead the second-place Kent City Eagles in an impromptu performance of the Macarena while the teams waited on the infield for the tro­ phy presentation. 4. Football moves to Thursday, except at Gull Lake Yeah, football teams don't get very good headlines in the Banner with all the teams grouped into one giant football story. Anyway, with football on a Thursday that can only mean one thing. Labor Day. Labor Day can only really mean one thing football has just started. The part of the first football story of the season 1 wanted to pick out was Fred R<xiemacher's debut as the Saxon varsity football coach. Lakewood took a 46-30 victory and helped the Saxons out a little bit in the game, but Hastings played hard just as they did all season long. Who knows, playing in another con­ ference they might have been a play-off team. What happened on the field that first Friday night. Aug. 26. was only half the story. The other half of the story was they way the community came out to support Rademacher and the Saxons. In my fourth football season at this job. it was the best Saxon support at a football game that I'd ever noticed. As the season went on and the losses piled up. the support was still there. Here’s to hoping that Rademacher gets a few years to try and make this a winning pro­ gram at Hastings. 5. Lakewood ladies win their first conference title Every season it seems like there's one team that just has a little bit more fun than every­ body else. The Lakewood Viking varsity girls' tennis team was that team this fall. Of course having Marty Snoap for a head coach and winning, and winning, and winning is an obvious combination to create positive attitudes. The Vikings didn't just win the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 tournament Sept. 29. they dominated the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 tournament Sept. 29. Lakewood won six of the eight flights, including all four doublet flights. I probably could have written that sentence every week this fall, swapped around who got the singles wins and the opponents mascots and I would have had every Lakewood girls’ tennis story I need­ ed. They did so well that I even saw the varsity basketball coach checking out a few of their matches. I didn't sec that happening at any other school. I'm glad they let me join in their fun for the day at Haslett. That team had ten seniors in the regular starting line-up. Kallie Walker. Emily Wemct. Kristin Haskin. Alexandria Taylor. Erica Enz. Brittany Farrell. Darcy Normington. Lyndsey Carter. Cori Shanks, and Laura Lynch. Here’s top hoping coach Snoap. Emilie Enz. and Lacev Chase can bring back the fun in 2006 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Al the highest level, much of 2005 was a year of near misses and what ifs for Barry County athletes. A pair of individual wrestlers and one wrestling team finished second in the state in their division, and a number of other teams were right there knocking on the door of greatness. Barry County athletes did bring home one state championship in 2005. It won't be in the Michigan High School Athletic Association record books. There weren’t any invitations sent out from the gov­ ernor’s office. That doesn't mean the smiles and hugs shared by the Maple Valley varsity girls’ track and field team after their Michigan Interscholastic Track and Field State Championship victory will be remembered any less fondly. The Maple Valley girls dominated all sea­ son long, including the Barry County Meet, then edged out the hosts of the Division 3 MITCA meet from Kent City by 51.5 points for the championship on the Saturday before Memorial Day. There were ten girls teams competing in the Division 3 Championships. Each team finished at the top of its MHSAA regional to qualify, and is allowed to enter three members in each event and run one relay team in each of the four relays. All 30 participants score in each individual event with 30 points going to the champion. 29 to second place, and so on. The victory was a bit of a surprise for the Lion ladies. Goodrich was the favorite bead­ ing in, but rested some runners while others were participating in a softball invitational. The Lions’ team attitude earned them the championship. “We thought we’d come in here and fight for second." said head coach Gary Hamilton, “but of course, you never rule anything out." Senior Amy Abbott, who signed a national letter of intent and is now at Grand Valley State University, had a first, a second, and a third place finish for the Lions individually. She won the 300-meter hurdles in 49.27 seconds, was second in the 100-meter dash in 13.55. and third in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 16.89 seconds. Maple Valley also won the pole vault, with Tara Gordenski clearing 9-3, and the 400meter relay in 51.14 seconds. The pole vault was one of seven events in which the Lions placed three athletes in the lop 12. Senior Lisa Hamilton was second, also clearing 9-d^initl freshman Tori Ewing fifth at 7-9. Track and field athletes provided an excit­ ing finish to the 2004-05 school year at the state finals in June. Every Barry County pub­ lic high school was a part of the day's events. Hastings. TK. and Lakewood athletes com­ peted in the Division 2 finals at Caledonia and the Division 3 finals at Comstock Park included a handful of athletes from Maple Valley and Delton Kellogg. Barry County athletes had eight medal win­ ning performances. The best was a fourth place finish by Abbott in the 100-meter hurdles. She also helped the Lions' 400-meter relay team, that also included Alisha Felmlee, Jenny Ellison, and Dhani Tobias, to an eighth place medal. A trio of Maple Valley pole vaulters medalled, with seniors Tan Gordenski and Lisa Hamilton tying for seventh place and Matt Gordenecr earning a fifth place medal on the boys' side. Abbott wasn't the only multiple medal winner. The Lions’ Adam Lamphcre placed seventh in both the 100- and 200-meter dash­ es. Thomapple Kellogg sophomore Rebecca Winchester earned the county's only medal in Division 2. crossing the finish line in sixth place in the 800-mcter run. Barry County athletes also had eight medal winning performances at the individual stale wrestling finals, three by Saxons, three by Vikings, and one each for the Trojans and Lions. Hastings' RJ. Morgan and Lakewood's Eddie Phillips both won their way to the championship finals in Division 2. A junior at the time, Morgan came up one win short of becoming the Saxons’ first stale champion since Tom Bo’o in 1988. Morgan breezed through the first three rounds at 103 pounds, to improve to 50-0 on the season. He topped Dexter’s Brett Marsh to open the action at 103-pounds 12-4. then pinned Gaylord's Brian Counsil 1:28 into their championship quarterfinal. He then won an action packed battle with Swartz Creek’s Dave Priest in the championship semifinals. 17-12, to reach the championship finals. There he met Eaton Rapids freshman Josh Dormer, and was pinned in 1:15. Then a junior. Philips (44-2) was topped by Allegan senior Eric Simaz (56-0) in the championship final at 171 pounds 12-4. With nothing to lose in the third Phillips made one last push for a slate championship. He caught threw Simaz to his back midway through the third, scoring two take down points and two near fall points. "That throw felt good, but I knew I was still behind." said Phillips. He had to let Simaz up. and try it again, but that’s not something you can do to an unde­ feated wrestler twice. His second attempt back fired, and he wound up on his back as the final seconds ticked off the clock. “He'll be back." said Lakewood coach Bob Veitch. “I told him I was proud of him. but The Maple Valley varsity girls' track and field team plants their flag down on the infield and gets together to celebrate its 2005 Division 3 Michigan Interscholastic Track and Field Coaches Association Team State Championship he's not satisfied ‘til he gets a title. He wants a title." Both Phillips and Morgan arc undefeated so far in their quest for a state championship in their senior seasons. Maple Valley's Ben Boss was the only local medallist in Division 3. He earned his thtrdTSMein*«il!'WUh an eighth place finish at 145 pounds. Other medal winners in Division 2 were Hastings' Rusty Burgdorf (sixth at 112 pounds), Jeff Allen (seventh at 130), Lakewood's Cody Dupont .‘fifth 275) and Alan O'Donnell who's now wrestling at Michigan State University (third at 215). and Thomapple Kellogg's Kalani Garber (fourth at 152 pounds). Garber’s medal winning performance was as much a relief for the Trojans as anything else. TK sent eight wrestlers to the individual finals. The entire team had already earned stale medals for its second place performance in Division 2. The Trojans barreled through their Barry County opponents, then defeated Riverview 63-8 in the state quarterfinals at Battle Creek's Kellogg Arena and Lowell SO17. In the finals, the Trojans ran into the unde­ feated Mason Bulldogs, who stayed undefeat­ ed by defeating TK twice during the regular season. The third time wasn't the charm for the Trojans. The Bulldogs scored a 49-12 vic­ tory. The Trojans had already edged out Hastings in the O-K Gold race, to earn them­ selves their 14th consecutive conference championship. To start the state tournament the Trojans had to knock off the Saxons for the district title and the Lakewood Vikings for the regional championship. Lakewood also kept its string of conference championships intact, making it six in a row Lakewood's Eddie Phillips, a junior at the time, poses on the medal stand after earning second place in the 171-pound weight class at the Division 2 individual state finals. by dominating the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3. See SPORTS 2005, next page Thornapple Kellogg senior Nate McMurray inspects the Division 2 team state run­ ner-up trophy with his teammates following the state finals at Battle Creek's Kellogg arena. TK won its 14th straight conference championship in 2005. before advancing through the state playoffs where they were eventually beaten by Mason in the finals. �Page 16 - Thursday. December 29 2005 - The Hastings Banner SPORTS 2005, continued from previous page-----------------------The county’s five schools are in four differ­ ent conferences, and ail four wrestling crowns came back here to rest. Delton Kellogg won its second consecutive Kalamazoo Valley Association title under head coach Rob Heethuis. With the guidance of Chris Ricketts and Tony Wawiemia the Maple Valley Lions won their first Southern Michigan Athletic Association title in 15 years. The Barry County schools all had to go through each other in the post season. Maple Valley and Delton Kellogg met fora Division 3 district championship, with the Lions com­ ing out ok top for their second straight district title. The wrestlers weren’t the only athletes bringing conference crowns to Barry County last winter. Maple Valley's varsity girls’ vol­ leyball team won a conference championship for the first time since 1977 when they shared the SMAA title with Ijmsing Christian. The Lakewood varsity girls' volleyball team won its second straight title in the CAAC-3. then went on to claim their 14th consecutive district championship before falling to South Christian in the regional championship match March 5. That was just five days before the Sailors, with a little help from the officials, spoiled the Lakewood Viking varsity boys' basketball season as well. With 7.7 seconds remaining. Viking senior guard Pat Morris was whistled for a blocking foul at the top of the key. as South Christian's junior star David Kool dribbled the ball around the three-point line. Kool promptly sunk the two free throws to put his team up one. 55-54 South Christian had been whistled for only five loan fouls in the secund half, and planned to foul the Vikings before they could get off a shot in the final seconds. Lakewood brought the ball into the front court, and got it into the hands of senior for­ ward Corey Thelen. The Sailors pounced, pulling at his jersey, wrapping their arms around him. and swinging at the basketball, but no foul was called. As the last couple sec­ onds ticked off the clock Thelen broke through the crowd and launched an off bal­ ance three, which bounced off the glass and down to the floor as the Sailors piled on top of each other on the far end of the gy m and the Hastings 103-pound junior RJ Morgan (top) battles to turn over an opponent at the individual state finals last winter at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Morgan was undefeat­ ed all season long, before failing in the tournament's championship finals. referees ran for shelter. “We played too hard to have the game taken away from us." said Farrell South Christian went on to win the Class B state championship, and Kool to sign a letter of a intent to play at Western Michigan University after his senior season concludes. The Vikings ended the year with a record of 20-4. after finishing second to Haslett in the CAAC-3 and winning their fourth straight district championship. A number of area eagers took their talents to the next level this fall. Tyler Beglin and Corey Thelen from Lakewood area compet­ ing for Albion and Alma respectively. Thomapple Kellogg’s David Finkbeiner and Trevor Manning signed letters of intent to play with Davenport University as did Delton Kellogg's all-time leading three-point shooter Nathan Farrell, and the Trojans' Jon Yeazcl is currently coming off the bench for the Central Michigan University Chippewas. Lakewood's Travis Willard could probably have played basketball at a smaller school, but chose to attend Michigan State University where he is working to be a part of the Spartan football team as a defensive end. Another outstanding winter by area athletes ended and the g&mcs moved outdoors where the track athletes dominated the headlines, but they weren't the only ones to have success. The Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ soc­ cer won its first district championship since 1997. Play ing in their fourth shoot-out of the season, the TK ladies topped Charlotte 2-1 for the district tide. After a tough varsity girls* golf season, chasing Caledonia and South Christian in the See SPORTS 2005, next Me Lakewood's Pat Morris (right) races in for a lay-up in the second half of last winter 's Class B regional championship game against South Christian. The O-K Gold Conference champions from South Christian putted out a one-point victory over the Vikings and went on to win the state championship. ttmld Uiu to tttomic totr fika THORflRPPLC P I fl Y E R 1005 tt- S to*. 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Congratulationi Tom' The Pcurach Family Hollenbeck Hotdogs Hastings Flower Shop Floral Designs Hometown Lumber & Hardware State Farm - Tai Gearhart Ikndtimc Pixza Mace Pharmacy The Spinnaker Restaurant & Lounge Bosley Pharmacy White's Photography County Scat Anne's Health Foods Gilmore Jewelers pm to 1006! King c Appliances & Mattresses At Home Real Estate Homespun Comer Arris Mains. Inc. HELP Hardware River Bend Gnlf Course Pennock Health Services Fxnlab State Grounds Mills landing Mexican Connextion Rrstaurante Sand Ridge Bank Hastings Area Schoch J Ad Graphics Barry County Cornmuaion on Aging Progressive Graphics Paul Ballinger Barry Community Foundation The new Hastings High School athletic field house was opened in Augu;*:. just before the season opening football contest with Lakewood. A large donation by -any and Eariene Baum made the state of the art facility possible. ‘ftfv'faitfMlfeM'fc "iv Uto It "to"to Apil vto ‘Tto6to*WtoCtoto to Oto/ur " to Aptototor <i2«36n% Throanpple Kellogg junior Rebecca Winchester ran her way to her third cross country state medal in 2005, and was also a state medallist last spring in the 800-meter run at the track and field championships. j. । , «■ Choose y°ur favorite portrait style! t VV ! Color, Black & White, and Vintage Sepia Please join Dr. David Parker and the staff of Hastings Internal Medicine in welcoming Laura Gelderloos No Sitting Feeel No Hidden Costsl Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Laura earned her nursing degree at Calvin College and her advanced degrees at Grand Valley State University with honors. Her prior nursing experience includes working at the Meijer Heart Center and in the cardio-thoracic and vascular unit at Spectrum hospital (Butterworth). Laura is able to perform the following services: • Evaluation and treatment of acute illness • Management of chronic diseases • Counseling for healthy lifestyles • Medical screening examinations • Adolescent health care Oa Pom tedogr hdxds* Ow-K).a W8«W>. Ko-5«7 v Four-35»5» andld-Wo&M WAL-MART New Year $ Eve 9am 5pm New Year s Dey CLOSED Hastings (West M-43) H.I.M Hastings Internal Medicine Health Care for Adults Photographer Houn I Oom 7pm Portrait Studio Photoq. apher Hour,: 1 Oom-7pm One Week Only! �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 29. 2005 - Page 17 SPORTS 2005, continued from previous page Delton Kellogg junior Dan Roberts was one of two Barry County harriers to com­ pete in the Division 3 state finals at Michigan International Speedway this fall Thornapple Kellogg junior Ben Ybema climbed the charts as one of the Trojans’ all­ time heading rushers all season long, and helped lead the Trojans into the post sea­ son once again. Here he shakes away from some Caledonia tacklers. TK was one of only two teams to have defeated the eventual Division 3 state champion Fighting Scots during the regular season. O-K Gold Conference, the TK team led by senior Lindsey VandenBcrg and junior Caitlin Chamberlin earned a spot in the stale finals. Lakewood’s varsity softball team had its best season ever, sharing the CAAC-3 cham­ pionship with Haslett and ending the year with a record of 29 wins and 8 losses. On the tennis courts at Lakewood High School, senior twins Gabriel Rayner and Josh Rayner became the winningest players in the history of the Lakewood boys’ tennis pro­ gram. The same milestone was achieved in the fall by the Lakewood girls’ program’s Alexandria Taylor.^ ag most all-time at LlH4WW?*WW*1fclds the record for most first doubles wins with team­ mate Erica Enz. That duo helped the Viking varsity girls' team to their first ever conference champi­ onship in 2005 Lakewood dominated the CAAC-3 all year long, including at the con­ ference tournament where the Vikings won six of the eight flights including all four dou­ bles championships. “We practice our butts off.” said Lakewood senior second doubles player Brittany Farrell. "We work really hard in the off season too. The whole summer wc were playing tennis.” Most of the Vikings have been playing for more than a whole summer. Of the 12 Vikings who comprise the regular starting line-up. ten are seniors and two are juniors. “Having ten seniors just makes it so easy," said Lakewood head coach Martin Snoap. There was one other conference champi­ onship in Barry County last fall on the tennis court. Hastings’ first singles junior Amy Ingle was the O-K Gold Conference champion for the first time by completing an undefeated uiBlranrr.iriMB. Unfortunately, logic's bid for her first ever stafbTmals appearance was interrupted by Grand Rapids Christian's Melissa Oosterhouse in the semifinals, where the Eagles' top player look a 7-6(4), 6-2 vic­ tory. As usual, the football players and cross county runners ruled the fall season in Barry County. Thomapple Kellogg under the guidance of Tim Penfield and Maple Valley under the tutelage of Guenther Mittelstaedl made the SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at wuw.hasskl2.org Tuesday, 4:00 pm 5.30 pm 7:30 pm January 3: Boys Freshman Basketball South Christian HS Boys JV Basketball South Christian HS Boys Varsity Basketball South Christian HS Wednesday, January 4: 6:00 pm Boys JV Wrestling Wayland Union HS 6:30 pm Boys Varsity Wrestling Wayland Union HS H H H H H Thursday, January 5: 6:00 pm Boys ’B'Team Wrestling Hopkins Quad A 6:00 pm Boys Varsity Swimming Grand Rapids Creston H Thanks to this week’s sponsor... EKSStiS^uto Complete Auto Service, Repair <£ Tiret CHAD M. CUSACK 2137 S.M-37 Hwy., Hastings • (269) 945-4062 Hastings’ junior Amy Ingle won her first O-K Gold Conference championship at first singles this season by sweeping her way through the conference duals and the sea­ son ending conference tournament. state play-offs once again, but both lost in the first round to the teams that knocked them out of the post season in the district championship games in 2004. The Trojans were toppled by East Grand Rapids and Maple Valley by Montague. The Trojans could hold their heads high knowing that they had played in one of the toughest conferences in the state, finishing in a second place tie with Caledonia and South Christian behind the Hamilton Hawkeyes. The 2005-06 school year marks the first for the Hawkeyes in the O-K Gold. Hamilton may have won the conference crown, but it was the Caledonia Figbling Scots who went onto the post-season success, winning the Division 3 state championship in dominant fashion ever Haslett. Haslett had to go through Lakewood on its way to the 2005 CAAC-3 title. TK and Hamilton were the only two teams to top Caledonia in 2005, a year in which there were no undefeated state football cham­ pions. Delton Kellogg and Hastings struggled once again on the gridiron, but the Panthers did pull off two wins and the Saxons one. under new head coach Fred Rademacher who came to Hastings after years as an assistant at East Kentwood High School. For the first time in a long time, a confer­ ence championship didn’t go to any of the county’s cross country teams, but there were signs some of the area's teams are headed in the right direction. Maple Valley fielded a full boys team, although not until the boys' soccer season was canceled. After years of struggling, lhe Saxon varsity boys’ cross country team, under firstycar head coach Jamie Dixon, won the O-K Gold Conference jamboree which they host­ ed. Four Barry County runners were able to extend their season, and go to the state finals at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn to end the year. Winchester earned her third state medal in three tries by finishing 11th in a TK record time of 18:29.80. She was the fourth O-K Gold Conference runner across the finish line in the Division 2 girls race Nov. S. Caledonia's Andrea Schcdlbauer was seven’h. Wayland's Jessica Armstrong eighth, and South Christian's Lori Burgess ninth. In Division 3. Maple Valley junior Mike Hall and Delton Kellogg junior Dan Roberts both earned a spot in the state finals, as did the Delton Kellogg girls' team's senior cap­ tain Marissa Ingle. Delton Kellogg senior captain Marissa Ingle was the- 100th girl to come across the finish line in Division 3. ogle ended her final high school cross ___ country season by placing 100th at the See SPORTS 2005, next page Division 3 cross country finals FrLDK.JMMfS.Ata....... StDK.JlCq'aSUtfMSl'...... HRptWlCBFM Ta, Jm J • Sta Otaf tap. 7:15 pi WBCB-FM ............. 53j*WCH-TM ltakJ<5MSlfta.......... MI^WKKFM ....... 64^*1084* SA.M7-MSl'eWaSi......... Hip. OTCB-A.M ScM7M^Gmif WM..... .....7:15^=. TO WetjallltaeMSl.......... IftpiWKlAI 2t>9 MS 1431» Ban MS 3131 Our Entire Organization Joins In Wishing You And a Prosperous Insulate HOW & Save HASTINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS Contact Laura 948-0506 to Sponsor the Sports Schedule It’s tax filing season, time to visit... K. A. 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Wc were talking the other day about, why do we run? “It’s too big of a question." she answered. “It brings out the adrenaline and determi­ nation We like the challenge, and beating people, and we like the mental challenge of The Panther girls’ basketball team was up to the challenge in the Kalamazixi Valley Association. The Delton Kellogg eagers split with Galesburg-Augusta in their two confer­ ence meetings and ended up sharing the league title. It was the first conference crown for the Panthers since 1988. The 2005 varsity girls' basketball season also marked the beginning of the high school careers for two outstanding players who were four-year varsity starters. Lakewood's Stevie Spetoskcy and Thomapple Kellogg's Jessica Flaska. Flaska passed the 1.000 point plateau for her career early in the season, and finished the year as the top scorer in the history of the Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ basketball program with 1.277 points. With the 2(X)5 season the state's varsity boys' golf teams saw one big change in their sport. A district round was added to the state tournament for the first time. Both the l-ukewixxi Vikings and Mapl- Valley Lions did well enough at their district tournaments to qualify for the regional round, as did Delton Kellogg's Josh Newhouse. Thomapple Kellogg's Scott Pitsch. and Hastings’ Steven Peurach. luikewood senior Aaron Hargett was the only one to emerge from the regional to c.vn a spot in the state finals, but he had a disap­ pointing day at Forest Akers in East Lansing. Winning and losing was put on the back burner for the Vikings at that time. Hargett sported a pink ribbon on the front of his navy blue polo shirt, in memory of classmate Emily Duits who passed away unexpectedly from injuries sustained in a car accident in early October. Duits was a talented volleyball player for the Viking varsity in her sophomore season of 2004-05. playing for her father Jeff Duits. Duits had stepped down from his coaching position following the Vikings' loss in the regional finals last spring. Coaching changes seemed to be coming every week during 2005. Hastings hired teacher Carl Schwartz to be their varsity foot­ ball coach early in the year, but he decided not to accept the position before ever coaching a snap, then Rademacher pepped in. Duits stepped down at Lakewood after winning a volleybali conference title, and The Lakewood varsity girls' ter. ns team won its first ever conference championship in 2005, dominating the Capital Area Activities Conference Division 3 all season long and winning six of the eight flights at the conference tournament to end the sea­ son. Kelly Offrink was forced out of her job at Maple Valley after doing the same thing for the Lions. Tim Penfield resigned as Thomapple Kellogg varsity football coach for a few days over the summer over reasons that arc still unknown, before rethinking his decision and leading the Trojans' to the play-offs. After just two years Delton Kellogg and Central Michigan University graduate Rollie Ferris “resigned" his post as the Delton varsi- ty football coach. The least controversial coaching change happened at TKHS. where long time boys* basketball leader Kurt Holzhueter retired from the post to make way for Lance Laker. As 2006 begins things look to be getting back to normal. Lakewood. Thomapple Kellogg, and Hastings are some of the top wrestling teams in the stale in Division 2. Maple Valley and Delton Kellogg are solid in Division 3 and working every day to get better and better. The boys’ basketball teams around the area are just getting into their conference sched­ ules, and the varsity volleyball teams arc just starting competition. In the new year there will be new reasons to cheer, new reasons to jeer, and new reasons to dry tear, but the local athletes will keep giving their al) whether they win'or fall. 2005, continued from page 1 Due to the successful library campaign, construction on a new library will btxjin in the spring. Fred Rademacher, a long-time East Kentwood assistant, took over the Saxon var­ sity football program in 2005 and helped the team to its first win in more than a year while also instituting new summer conditioning and year round weight lifting programs. It didn’t helpe the Saxons' record that they played in one of the toughest conferences in the state, the O-K Gold Conference, which produced four play-off teams and one state champion crowded building across from the courthouse had stalled over several years, but this year it picked up steam when an anonymous donor pledged a 4-to-l match if supporters could raise $500,000 by Aug. 31. With a number of people offering small financial amounts and a few fund-raisers, the library was able to eclipse the goal. As a result, construction on a new “green” library next to City Hall near Apple Street and Michigan Avenue will begin this spring. Hastings Manufacturing, once the largest employer in Barry County, declared bank­ ruptcy and then announced its sale to the Anderson Group, a firm that specializes in turning companies around. The manufacturer of piston rings. Casite and products in the automotive aftermarket, had its work force reduced to around 200. less than half of what it once was. The company was taken out of the hands of the Johnson family, which had owned it for more than 75 years, starting with founder Abcn Johnson, his son. Steve Johnson, and the third genera­ tion CEOs. Mark and Andrew Johnson. A Banner cartoon accusing the Hastings City Council of orchestrating the return of former City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes gen­ erated plenty of controversy. Fekkes resigned her job with the city after she was appointed probate judge in 2004. Her successor, friend Amy McDowell, was appointed city attorney shortly afterward, even though her bid was highest. Fekkes lost the November 2004 election to Doherty. Early this past year she joined the Grand Rapids law firm of Law. Weathers & Richardson. McDowell then resigned as city attorney and the City Council reappointed Fekkes. The Gun Lake Tribe received good news from the U.S. Department of Interior that its land for a casino could be set aside for that purpose, but a group of Grand Rapids business people and several lawmakers decided to challenge the desig­ nation. once again delaying the process by which a casino could be started at the old AmPro building at the Bradley exit on U.S-131. Tribal leader D. K. Sprague since then has stated the his group will prevail and the con­ tinued stonewalling would only jeopardize the state from getting revenue. Sprague also claims the casino would create well paying jobs and would sene as an eco­ nomic shot in the arm to an area that needs help. Every bit as successful as the library’s campaign for a new facility were the two millages that were approved by the coun­ ty-wide electorate by huge mar­ gins. Plans to enlarge and remodel Thomapple Manor, a medical care facility for older citizens, and to fund the public transit system throughout com­ munities all over the county both enjoyed support from more than 60 percent of the voters. In one of the more bizarre sto­ ries of the year. Woodland Township Trustee Tom Clark was accused of shooting a woman he had been romantical- ly involved with, tn a sort of “love triangle.” Clark, who resigned his seat, is awaiting trial on the charges. Another story that sometimes approached bizarre surrounded the squabbling on the Middleville Village Council. Three members. Bill Nesbitt. David Newman and Floyd Bray, attempted to engineer the firing of Village Ron Howell, but later resigned themselves. Thus, the council is starting a new year with three new faces. Castleton Township found a huge headache in Don Wiggins, this year’s Banner winner of the Ward Weiler Watchdog Award. With Wiggins leading the charge, a group of citi­ zens were able to get a proposal on the August • election ballot to roll back raises the board members had voted for themselves in April. The results were overwhelmingly in favor of the lesser pay. Wiggins since then has been challenging the board on its policies or lack thereof gov­ erning handling of finances and openness. The sale of the Tyden Seal Group to Crimson Investments ended local ownership of the oldest continuous industry in Hastings, :tarted by inventor Emil Tyden even before the 20th century. The sale did not. however, affect its neighbor, the Viking Corp., also owned by the Tyden family. Receiving honorable mention in the ballot­ ing were: • The revitalized effort to establish a Gun Lake Village and the sute-quent gnss-roots campaign against it. • The disturbing increase in problems with hiring and keeping coaches. Karl Swartz was The resignation of Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill was voted the most significant local story of the year. named head football coach at Hastings, then resigned. A group of citizens forced out the head volleyball coach at Maple Valley. Rollie Ferris resigned as Delton head football coach rather than be dismissed. Head Middleville football coach Tim Penfield announced his resignation, but then was talked into recon­ sidering. • A group of local citizens’ lawsuit against the City of Hastings over a Planned Unit Development. • The approval of the county-wide master plan despite protests from area farmers over the farmland preservation program. • The ongoing construction of the new ethanol plant near Woodbury, but still'within Barry County boundaries. • Plans for opening a new restaurant and microbrewery operation in the old Walldorff building in downtown Hastings. • Hastings and Bany County briefly claim­ ing the spotlight as the originator of a grass­ roots Unicameral movement to “fire the Michigan Senate.” � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hastings Banner Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper.HastingsBanner Description An account of the resource <strong>The Hastings Public Library wishes to thank Smith Imaging of Rockford, MI for their work digitizing the Hastings Banner.</strong><br /><br /><strong>The Library also wishes to thank all of the community members who donated money to support our digitizing efforts.<br /><br />The Banner Overview:</strong><br />The Hastings Banner newspaper has been published in Hastings, Michigan since 1856. The following history highlights are taken from Richard Cook's history as published in the 1956 Centennial Edition of The Hastings Banner, and recapped by Esther Walton in her From Time to Time column in The Banner dated April 12, 1984.<br /><br /><strong>Links to online copies of the paper follow the history section.<br /></strong><strong><br /><br /><br />Searching the paper:<br /></strong>The Banner, and all other PDF files on this history portal, are fully searchable. To search:<br /><ol><li>Click on the magnifying glass search icon in the upper right.</li> <li>Enter your search term(s) in the simple search box and press Enter or click on Search.</li> <li>Any PDF file on the site that contains your term(s) should be listed. Do not use the Advanced Search.</li> </ol><strong>See <a href="https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/676/How_To_Use_Online_Newspapers_8x11.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">How to Use Online Newspapers</a> for more information about using and searching online newspapers.</strong><br /><br />-----------------------<br /><strong>The Banner History</strong>:<br />C.S. Burton &amp; Co. were listed as the proprietors of the "Republican Banner", which first appeared here on May 1, 1856, with Dr. C. S. Burton as the publisher and Norman Bailey as editor.<br /><br />Publication office was on the second floor of the Rower Block, whose address was given as "corner of State and Church"; which corner was not specified.<br /><br />The objective of this publication was to win support for the newly created Republican party and thus counteract the influence of the Barry County Pioneer, a Democratic journal that had been published here since 1851. No copies of the first three issues of The Banner were saved.<br /><br />Make-up on the first journal corresponded with a pattern typical of most local journals then published. Page one contained a few columns of advertising, fiction (often a continued story), and a short feature of no particular news value. Page one was the "literary" page.<br /><br />Page two contained the editorial barbs, along with state news, political articles, Washington items and news of the national and territorial giovernments. Page three contained a few items of local news, sandwiched inbetween the local and foreign news.<br /><br />Page four was usually solid with advertising and as such was the editor's "bread and butter" page....Locally it was the pattern until the early 1880s.<br /><br />Several changes in ownership and management occurred during the first two years of publication, with J. M. Nevins taking over ownership interests on July 16, 1857. With the issue of May 7, 1862, "The Republican Banner" became "The Hastings Banner". Editor Nevins thought the village had developed sufficiently during the past several years to merit this recognition.<br /><br />Another major change in the management of The Banner came when Nevins sold the newspaper to George M. Dewey of Niles on March 14, 1866, who then took over as editor and publisher. Dewey, an ardent Republican and somewhat of a crusader, gave considerable space to editorial comment and party affairs and also directed pointed paragraphs against the saloons and local traffic in liquor. Dewey was the grandfather of Thomas E. Dewey, Republican presidential nominee in 1944 and 1948. Editor Dewey on May 4, 1870 changed the format (and name) of the paper to "Hastings Republican Banner". <br /><br />A fire in December 1883 burned The Banner plant (located in the middle of the block on the north side of State St. across from the courthouse). Files and back issues from August 1880 to December 1883 and the January 4, 1884 issues are missing.<br /><br />The Banner was purchased by Marshall L. Cook and George Bower on July 21, 1880. They changed the name to "The Hastings Banner". M. L. Cook soon became the sole owner and remained so until July 7, 1887 when Albert Nishern (M. L.'s brother-in-law) joined him. Albert Nishern sold his interest on November 6, 1889 to William Cook (M. L.'s younger brother).<br /><br />The Cook brothers partnership held together (56 years) ... Richard Cook followed his father into the newspaper business, and Richard's son William joined him. So the Cook family ownership continued for 85 years, from 1880 to 1974, when Richard and William sold the paper to High Fullerton. J-Ad Graphics became the owners of "The Hastings Banner" in August of 1981. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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